Hoops

United vs Kings, Nov 26

Can't disagree that United deserved to win that one more even though I dislike being on this side of a game winning shot... Some really poor defence from the Kings just let them out too much and then again had to fight back, which was a great effort, but shouldn't have been necessary... Sort of reassuring that we can start crap like that and still get even with 7 seconds to play and that United needed to make a huge shot to win it...

Some saying that Cadee shouldn't have given Ware too much space, but I can't really fault him... that dude is QUICK and compared to what he was shooting from outside, I think it was the smart play... Just got nailed by a big time shot...

I'm so glad that I got Newls for MVP paying $21... that guy has stepped up his game on a serious level!

Hey Red74... its not can...you HAVE to advance the ball if you're on offence. That is Kobe's point, you dont get to choose

Koberulz you can advance the ball after a timeout in the last two minutes of the fourth. If the opposition scores and then you request a timeout. Not after you score.

Newley is unreal this year. Those tough threes he hits has taken him to the next level. Seemingly always Dave's hired best for big moments too. Would have to be up there for MVP now

Ha-ha at demopolous not knowing the rules again. Having said that, his team looked well organised besides that. Exposed the kings porous defence

Well boys, we didn't quite make it but gee, you'd have to say that was some pretty good coaching to get us back in the game.

Cheers, Gazey

Dean Demopoulos is the Ric Flair of the NBL.

You tune in because you hate him and want to see him fail. And it looks for all money like he's going to completely balls it up and lose, only to somehow magically get bailed out. But you're convinced he can't keep winning, so you keep tuning in to watch him fail. But it never happens, he somehow always gets away with it.

Advancing the ball is not optional under FIBA rules.

Yeah hell of a nail-biter game. NBL is definitely as exciting as it's ever been. Kudos to the Kings for putting up a strong run, real tough championship contender material that can make home fans worry when they make their run.

LOL, lets see the RATINGS FOR THIS GAME..

TOld u all the kings are the most overrated team the NBL has ever seen.

LOL..NBA imports...there is a reason why they are here...its because NO NBA TEAM WANTED THEM...which means they are NOT NBA STANDARD

CASPER and CG43

Daylight

Every other backcourt in the NBL

;-)

I am not sure now. Was that boring?

did someone say in another thread the NBL is boring?

Huge!

Basketball is the winner in this one!!!

CASPAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! Redeeemed by Casper! :)

Huge three by Casper they deserved to win really

Caspaaaaaaaaaaa

DD what a clown

Lisch is the maaaaaan!

Anyone else notice he just travelled?

Composure

Daylight

Odigie

Odigie WTF? Jeez

Lisch three FT's what an idiot

Referees will be happy with this one if United get up.

They get to collect there cash on there United bets.

How much do these refs get paid? Why not supplement your income by betting on games you officiate in...Who is going to catch you?

Who's going to hit this 3 by the Kings to put the game into OT?

Powell got owned on that O board by Odigie lol

24 Fts to 15 LOL

I had sound off. What happened after the Ware layup??

The defence chant sounds like this game is being played at a primary school athletics carnival

Don't worry Gazey, I'm tipping you'll win coach of the year within 3 years.

& ain't counting uz out of this one yet either!

: )

Yeah, mate, I've been spruiking the shuffle offense around the club all week Stevie my friend so I can't give up on it now otherwise a the lads will think I'm a bigger fraud than Heals.

Maybe a slight tweak will do the trick. Let's see how things play out in the last.

Cheers, Gazey

Still a bit of time left for DD to bugger this up yet.

United have looked clearly the better team all game but the door is still open ....

Ditch the crap shuffle offense Gazey, ever heard of on-ball screen, double pick and roll? You've got offensive weapons standing around like garden gnomes passing the rock, WTH? :)

Gee, I've tried nothing and run out of ideas here lads. Any suggestions on how I can turn things around?

Cheers, Gazey

Gotta say I like seeing Powell as the 5.
I'd like to see Gazey play him & Whit in the 4 & 5 together more!

Refs save all the fouls for Cadee.
He must lead the league in soft fouls called when he drives and moans in 'pain'.

I feel for the defenders EVERY time, but whatever magic he weaves to make that happen - good on him : )

Powell gets screwed over by the refs because of his big body.

Heh Powell's touchy attitude were mainly borne out of frustration. The refs certainly don't call a lot of fouls done on him. He's close to unstoppable if they call it properly but then NBL refs sometime are bush league quality with mind-boggling inconsistent calls.

Niiiiiiiice LV.
Powell does often seem to try and look tougher than he really is.

Kings just caught a glimpse of daylight in the last couple of minutes

Blake with an NBA 3 pointer

It's games like these where Gaze's inexperience on this stage comes out...

Down 10 & yet continues with the same rotation.
Maybe faith in your core is good, but sometimes a change can be a positive effect for all the players.

Blake with the monster 3!!!!!!!

Blake soooo doesnt want to be here.

If i was Gaze u would cut him. He has absolutely no interest being here.

What motivation is there for a 36 year old who played 10+ years in the NBA and has earnt tens of millions?

What is the motivation? He didnt even have drive to stay in the NBA, so what drive is there for him in this league?

Lol at tough man Powell. He has hair on his face but comes across like he's trying to make up for a lack of hair on his balls.

Loving Ware's efforts.

Andersen and Barlow looking comfortable.

Kings guards(cadee, blake & lisch) lack of defense is being exposed by Utd new import.

Sydney giving up open mid range jumpers to Andersen. Stellar coaching