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NBA Loud - by Arnold



LeBron James.
LeBron James is so good. That watching him play is like being on an acid trip. (AFP/Getty Images/File/Jed Jacobsohn)


Pity the Chicago Bulls. Once a thriving franchise with the future ahead of them, they are now yesterday’s news. Ironically, the Kobe Bryant trade rumours that have become a poisoned chalice for the Bulls, has resulted in the Lakers playing better basketball. So, it is of no surprise that the Bean hasn’t been talking about leaving L.A. since the season has started!


The Bulls travelled to Toronto and faced the Raptors, and promptly lost another game, 93-78. At least Chicago can take solace in the fact that they weren’t out of this contest till relatively late into the proceedings. Unfortunately, ‘moral victories’ don’t count. Just ask, Kirk Hinrich: “There's no fun in moral victories,” said Captain Kirk. “I feel like we played better but we lost the game and we struggled down the stretch again.” (AP, 2007)

Chris Bosh was the main pain inflictor for the Raptors with 16 points and 13 rebounds, and was ably assisted by rookie teammate, Jamario Moon (coolest name, ever!) who scored a further 15 points, nine rebounds, six blocks and three steals. Talk about stuffing the stat sheet!

The pre-season anointment of Kevin Durant as the rookie of the year has become a bit premature as the young gun for the Seattle Sonics finds it a tough haul playing pro-ball. Hey that rhymes! Give me a rap deal!


Seattle has matched their worst start ever, while also recording new lows for futility at home as well. Basically, what we’re saying is that the Sonics suck right now. It didn’t help matters that the San Antonio Spurs came rolling into town as well, beating the Sonics, 116-101.
Carlos Boozer.
Don't mess with The Booze. He could really mess you up. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)


Spur’s super-trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili were once again the barometer for sustained excellence. What a yawn! They have been so excellent that they should receive an award from Springfield for being so excellent. ‘Excellent’!

Carlos Boozer was so close to receiving the nod for the performance of the day that it wasn’t funny! In fact, Carlos would have got NBALOUD’s prestigious award if it wasn’t for the performance of another individual known as the King. No, it isn’t Elvis.

Anyway, Utah pipped the Detroit Pistons 103-93, with the Booze notching up 36 points and 11 rebounds. Deron Williams for the Jazz wasn’t too shabby as well with 21 points and 14 assists.

Close, Carlos, but no cigar. Unlike Monica Lewinsky!

Performance of the Day.

So, who was the super stud for the day? Why, it’s none other than LeBron James! Elvis, who is the league’s leading scorer had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. For all of you counting out there, that is most certainly a triple-double.

Luckily for Cleveland, James was on fire because they almost had cream pie covering their faces. Why? Because the Cavs were laying a beat down on their opponents the Indiana Pacers, and the Cleveland crew decided to disrespect their adversaries by laughing and mocking them.

Needless, to say the Pacers made a run, but LeBron strapped on his Superman cape and went to work, recording his fourth triple-double of the season, whilst helping his team overcome Indy, 111-106.

Well done, Bron-Bron.

Today’s video is of the insane Ray Allen winner for Boston yesterday. The Celtics are the HOT team right now and this clip demonstrates why.


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The Celtics Win One for Doc.

November 11th 2007 07:36
The Boston Celtics win again! Ho-hum, what’s on television? Well,
Carmelo Anthony layup.
Carmelo Anthony stepped it up in the second half today. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
actually this one was special because they did it for their coach, Doc Rivers, who had attended the funeral of his father just before this game.

Facing off against their Atlantic Division rivals, the New Jersey Nets, Boston sent a message to their opponents that they were the new junkyard dogs, with their impressive 112-101 win.

Boston is now the only undefeated team in the NBA.

Doc Rivers needed this victory perhaps more than ever to boost his sagging spirits: "A long day for me. A tough day for me," said Rivers, clad in a dark suit and tie. "I was going to stay at home and my mom said 'Go to the game.' That's what my dad would want. It's still very emotional. I needed this probably more than anybody. I told them that after the game." (AP, 2007)

For those who are interested, the last time the Celtics went off in the manner they are doing right now, they made the Eastern Conference Finals when the original ‘Big Three’ of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish were rocking the Garden.

Toronto Raptors point guard, T.J. Ford asked the question that is on everyone’s lips concerning the play of their opponents, the Chicago Bulls.

"What's going on with this team?" (AP, 2007)

The Chicago Bulls were all set to make a potential championship run with this current squad, but instead are off to a shocking1-5 start, as the Raptors rubbed more salt into the wounds with a 101-71 victory today. Since the Bulls had been linked to Kobe Bryant, they haven’t been their usual selves.

Chicago are in a shambles. In fact, Scott Skiles, coach of the Bulls, pulled out his starters in the third quarter and they never returned.

For any visitors to this site would be surprised to find out that the Boston Celtics and Kobe Bryant aren’t the only two entities that is covered in this space. It’s just what else can we talk about when both the C’s and the Bean are generating so much ink?

The aforementioned development is a shame really because two NBALOUD perennial favourites in, Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson haven’t been getting much love from this writer lately. Obviously, this is about to change with the Denver Nuggets overcoming the
Andrei Kirilenko
Beware of dangerous weapons such as AK47. (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
Indiana Pacers, 113-106.

This was a resounding victory for the Nuggets because they were getting killed in the first half and didn’t look like making this contest competitive, let alone entertaining the thought of winning, when they found themselves in a 25 point hole. Coach, George Karl had some choice words for his players and they responded in kind.

Well, they didn’t really give, Karl a verbal serving back, but the Nuggets instead took it out on their opponents with, Carmelo Anthony leading the way scoring 32 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Allen Iverson also pepped up and made a great contribution with 27 points and 10 dimes.

Sometimes it helps that an old codger chews out a bunch of young millionaires.

Performance of the Day.


Speaking of favourites here in NBALOUD, how ‘bout we give it up for Andrei Kirilenko! Who had a stunning 15 point, 12 rebound and nine assists performance! Most importantly the Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 118-94.

AK47 was everywhere today, notching up four steals, blocking shots, whilst being a general nuisance on the defensive ends making life unpleasant for his opponents.

Last season everyone was wondering what the hell had happened to Ivan Drago? Now, the man is happy with basketball and being in Utah again, and it is showing in his play.

Today’s video is of AK47 doing his Russian-terminator thing. Enjoy.




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