Sonics: Lock down starts tonight

[Non_Comformist]

I am expecting Kobe to treat Allen and the rest like a teenaged hotel employee.

[WEASEL45]

Definitely. This is when the wheels will start to fall off for the sonics.

[stabn]

There's no way we lose to the lakers tonight. Simply no way.

[Non_Comformist]

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There's no way we lose to the lakers tonight. Simply no way.

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Sure there is, the "way" is lead with Bryant lighting you up for 30+.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I am expecting Kobe to treat Allen and the rest like a teenaged hotel employee.

[/ QUOTE ]seriously though, the Lakers of this year are not even the lakers of the mid 90's. This team sucks, a lot, minus Kobe. He could score 35 and they will still loose.

[Toro]

As long as you don't have to play the Celts, you're fine.

[Six_of_One]

I think "sucks" is a bit strong to describe a team that's 12-8...but you're right, the Lakers aren't close to what they were in the past. I doubt they have much of a chance tonight. If Kobe scores 35 by throwing up a bunch of shots, they'll lose for sure. If he has another triple double AND scores 35, then they'd probably win...unlikely, though.

[ThaSaltCracka]

Laker fans are just being overly optimistic. Face it, this team blows without Shaq. They went from being a top 5 team in the NBA to a suckass with one fail swoop. Diesel dominates the whole game. Kobe dominates his defender.

Even if they beat the Sonics tonight, they still suck.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I think "sucks" is a bit strong to describe a team that's 12-8...but you're right, the Lakers aren't close to what they were in the past.

[/ QUOTE ] fair enough.

[Non_Comformist]

Yeah I can't think of a response for that.

Go L.A.?

[wayabvpar]

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There's no way we lose to the lakers tonight. Simply no way.

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Sure there is, the "way" is lead with Bryant lighting you up for 30+.

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Kobe will probably score 40, and the Sonics will win by 20. There is no one else on the Lakers that worries me overly (unless Lamar Odom loses his bong).

On a related note- I swear I saw Rashard Lewis in Loehmann's Plaza about an hour ago. A lowered Escalade (I think) with spinning rims and seriously dark tint was waiting in the Applebee's take out parking spot. When I came out of QFC, his window was down getting his food from the attendant. I didn't get a really good look, but the vehicle had Texas plates on it...

I hope it wasn't him, actually. I can't imagine eating shitty Applebee's food and performing at an All-Star level. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[stabn]

I saw nate at the keg in Loehmann's right before the season started. I think he had a lincoln navigator though (it was some kind of black SUV). We were walking in at the same time, and while as i fan i wanted to say something, he had his family with him so i just nodded my head and went in.

[ThaSaltCracka]

Rashard lives some where in Bellevue. My coworker say him at Target once.

[kerssens]

I just bought some milk at that same QFC....and the Sonics will win.

[kerssens]

I saw Dale Ellis at Bally's once.

[stabn]

I've never been in there. That must be some hoppin QFC.

[kerssens]

I think it's QFC in general because I saw Ken Lucas at the Mercer Island one and Bret Boone at the one by Bell Square

[stabn]

Could be. I rarely go to QFC's are they seem to be a bit overpriced. Although, the safeway in factoria really blows, so maybe i should go to qfc more often.

[ThaSaltCracka]

yeah, te safeway does suck there. Go check out the QFC by BCC, its pretty nice.

[kerssens]

Are you talking about the one by me? Never seen a pro athlete there...but there is a hot checker.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Are you talking about the one by me? Never seen a pro athlete there...but there is a hot checker.

[/ QUOTE ]yeah, its a nice store though.

[stabn]

The one on 145th? [censored], i didn't even know anything was back there.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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The one on 145th? [censored], i didn't even know anything was back there.

[/ QUOTE ]yeah go check it out, there is a dec teriyaki place up there too.

is the sonics game in seattle tonight?

[kerssens]

QFC, teriyaki and a gas station

[stabn]

Ah, hmm. I've never driven on 26th, 14th or kamber...

[kerssens]

I hadn't until I moved on the connector

[stabn]

Oh and yah, the sonics game is in seattle today.

[stabn]

I've only been off the connector for a couple of months now, before that, i didn't even know the connector existed /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[wayabvpar]

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Are you talking about the one by me? Never seen a pro athlete there...but there is a hot checker.

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Of course you realize that I am going to have to stop on the way home for a leer- is she working today? I rarely go in there for some reason.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I've only been off the connector for a couple of months now, before that, i didn't even know the connector existed /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[/ QUOTE ]its great, it connects so much.

[kerssens]

I don't know, she was there last night at the express checkout

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Are you talking about the one by me? Never seen a pro athlete there...but there is a hot checker.

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Of course you realize that I am going to have to stop on the way home for a leer- is she working today? I rarely go in there for some reason.

[/ QUOTE ]IIRC she is a blonde, sorta young looking.

[stabn]

lol...I love the fact that it never really gets excessive traffic.

[stabn]

[censored]. If she wasn't blonde my girlfriend would totally stop by with me to check her out on the way home. Now i have to come up with some other excuse.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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lol...I love the fact that it never really gets excessive traffic.

[/ QUOTE ]its very effecient. I think Bellevue brought in some Japanese enginers to design it.

[wayabvpar]

We could have a 5 page thread about anything, I swear. As soon as one of us mentions a South Bellevue landmark, we all start babbling about it. I love it!

[stabn]

Especially if it's a really shitty thread, like this one. Very easy to threadjack.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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We could have a 5 page thread about anything, I swear. As soon as one of us mentions a South Bellevue landmark, we all start babbling about it. I love it!

[/ QUOTE ]yeah its great, us 4 always hijack whatever thread we are involved in.

[ThaSaltCracka]

are you going to the Muck on the 30th?

[stabn]

If the thread was of great quality we wouldn't be forced to. I refreshed a bit ago though, and saw no new replies...That sucked.

[stabn]

Who? Way?

[wayabvpar]

Most likely. I have that day off, so I might head down early and play a bit before all you drunken idiots show up /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Depends on what my wife has going on that day.

[ThaSaltCracka]

oh, I was planning on hopefully being there around 5.

[stabn]

Whipped...

Actually, i was trying to convince my girlfriend to come, but, since has a hard time losing more than 2 dollars. I couldn't really come up with something for her to do at the muck for more than 2-3 hours that is going to cost less than two bucks. She amazed me the last time we went though. I played for about three hours and she lost two bucks playing 25 cent video poker. Then of course, she complained about it, "i lost TWO dollars".

[kerssens]

we were pretty close to hijacking that greatest sounds thread...especially when Rick the Peanut Guy's face showed up

[ThaSaltCracka]

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.....Then of course, she complained about it, "i lost TWO dollars".

[/ QUOTE ] yeah, don't bring her.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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we were pretty close to hijacking that greatest sounds thread...especially when Rick the Peanut Guy's face showed up

[/ QUOTE ]it can still be hijacked.......

[wayabvpar]

My wife doesn't mind coming down with me (she loves casino games), but I would hate to leave her alone for several hours while I played poker. Maybe I can convince her to meet some of her friends there...that way she can drive me home if I decide to booze it up! This plan needs some serious consideration.

[wayabvpar]

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we were pretty close to hijacking that greatest sounds thread...especially when Rick the Peanut Guy's face showed up

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Heh- I gave it my best shot. I was LMAO that I actually found a picture of him.

[kerssens]

that'll be too much clicking and dragging for me....I'm still getting used to this touch pad and find myself being retarded pretty often...I just hilighted the whole damn screen a couple times.

[stabn]

I finally managed to decide that was best all on my own. It's not that she's a killjoy, she just doens't like losing her own money. I'm sure she'd be fine losing my money though...

[ThaSaltCracka]

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My wife doesn't mind coming down with me (she loves casino games), but I would hate to leave her alone for several hours while I played poker. Maybe I can convince her to meet some of her friends there...that way she can drive me home if I decide to booze it up! This plan needs some serious consideration.

[/ QUOTE ] Yes it does, sounds like a gold mine.

[stabn]

I guess it depends on how much she can lose playing casino games in 5-7 hours of poker. If the over under is around 500, then it may be best to leave her at home.

[stabn]

Yah sorry guys, i didn't help at all in that one. I just read the first post, decided it bored me, and moved on.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I am expecting Kobe to treat Allen and the rest like a teenaged hotel employee.

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I don't see nothing wrong, with a little bump and grind

[stabn]

Sonics are just plain killin em. I'd be pretty embarassed if i started this thread.

[Non_Comformist]

Nice,

Yeah not looking good for LA right now. Looks like Lewis is going off.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Sonics are just plain killin em. I'd be pretty embarassed if i started this thread.

[/ QUOTE ]LMAO


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHH

[ThaSaltCracka]

I'm Jerome James Biyatch.

[ThaSaltCracka]

80-66, sonics, end of 3rd.

[stabn]

Man that's ugly.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Man that's ugly.

[/ QUOTE ]AD should do movies.

[stabn]

And non comformist should definitely write fiction. That's the only way the story at the end of the day will be pro lakers.

[stabn]

If we pull a portland i'm going to be pissed.

[Popinjay]

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I am expecting Kobe to treat Allen and the rest like a teenaged hotel employee.

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I don't see nothing wrong, with a little bump and grind

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http://espn.starwave.com/media/nba/2004/1214/photo/allen_bryant_ft.jpg

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I am expecting Kobe to treat Allen and the rest like a teenaged hotel employee.

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I don't see nothing wrong, with a little bump and grind

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http://espn.starwave.com/media/nba/2004/1214/photo/allen_bryant_ft.jpg

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OMGm dude, this is too funny, holy shi[/b]t

[stabn]

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http://espn-att.starwave.com/media/nba/2004/1214/photo/g_bryant_ft.jpg

[Non_Comformist]

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If we pull a portland i'm going to be pissed.

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It's a 14pt game and your worried?

[stabn]

When i posted it the lakers were on a 8-3 run to start the 4th.

Plus, when i say pull a portland, you should know that just going flat and dumping a 15 point lead in the 4th quarter is entirely possible. Even in game 7 of a playoff series with the lakers /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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If we pull a portland i'm going to be pissed.

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It's a 14pt game and your worried?

[/ QUOTE ]to be honest with you, Kobe can explode at any point.




DAAAAAAANNNNNYYY FOOOOOOORTSOOOOON!!!!!!!

[ThaSaltCracka]

/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[stabn]

Rashard is definitely a new man this year. He must have been a good fantasy pickup for a lot of guys way further down the depth charts than he's been worth this year.

[ThaSaltCracka]

Rashard was probably a 4th or 5th round pick, maybe 6th.

[stabn]

His line, other than rebounds, is decently improved, but nto as much as i thougth:

Recent Career FG 3PT FT Rebounds Misc
Year Team G Min M A Pct M A Pct M A Pct Off Def Tot Ast TO Stl Blk PF PPG
2002 SEA 77 39.5 6.7 14.9 45.2 1.0 2.8 34.6 3.7 4.5 82.0 2.0 4.6 6.5 1.7 1.9 1.3 0.5 2.7 18.1
2003 SEA 80 36.6 6.7 15.4 43.5 1.8 4.8 37.6 2.6 3.4 76.3 1.7 4.8 6.5 2.2 1.7 1.2 0.7 2.9 17.8
2004 SEA 21 39.6 7.8 16.2 47.9 2.1 5.5 39.1 3.4 4.4 76.3 1.4 3.9 5.3 1.1 1.9 1.3 1.2 2.1 21.1

Edit: Well, it's not going to show that well here, but you get the point.

[ThaSaltCracka]

should have posted a link, but yeah I get the point.

[stabn]

Yah, i really didn't feel like redoing it once i realized it looked like crap.

[kerssens]

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Kobe will probably score 40, and the Sonics will win by 20. There is no one else on the Lakers that worries me overly (unless Lamar Odom loses his bong).

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Good call...pretty damn close

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Kobe will probably score 40, and the Sonics will win by 20. There is no one else on the Lakers that worries me overly (unless Lamar Odom loses his bong).

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Good call...pretty damn close

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damn, very close. /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[ThaSaltCracka]

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I am expecting Kobe to treat Allen and the rest like a teenaged hotel employee.

[/ QUOTE ]seriously though, the Lakers of this year are not even the lakers of the mid 90's. This team sucks, a lot, minus Kobe. He could score 35 and they will still loose.

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this is even closer /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[kerssens]

This should be in the other thread but I couldn't hold it until I got there...I just farted.

[ThaSaltCracka]

I didn't want to start a new thread or anything, but Desmond [censored] all over Peja tonight.

[plaster8]

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Plus, when i say pull a portland, you should know that just going flat and dumping a 15 point lead in the 4th quarter is entirely possible. Even in game 7 of a playoff series with the lakers .

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Please don't ever bring that up again. /images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Demana]

The Sonics beat the Lakers good last night.

Kobe did score a lot of points, but you could tell he was trying to force passes to the other players. The Lakers offense is not built on passing the way the Sonics offense is.

The Sonics next game is against Pheonix on Friday and not even on TV /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[wayabvpar]

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The Sonics next game is against Pheonix on Friday and not even on TV /images/graemlins/frown.gif

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ESPN begs to differ with you (http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/index?date=20041217). The funny thing is this has been schedules since before the season started (and it became a matchup of the two best teams in the league). Nice guess by the ESPN producers.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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The Sonics next game is against Pheonix on Friday and not even on TV /images/graemlins/frown.gif

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ESPN begs to differ with you (http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/index?date=20041217). The funny thing is this has been schedules since before the season started (and it became a matchup of the two best teams in the league). Nice guess by the ESPN producers.

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yeah, I thought all the Sonics games were on TV. If it wasn't on ESPN, I bet Fox Sports would have picked it up in an instant.


Anyone else notice how the bandwaggon is filling up? Not accusing anyone on here, so don't trip, but I was reppin this team before the season started. I didn't think they would be this good, but I knew they were far from being the worst team in the West. Now everyone likes them, which sort of annoys me.

[kerssens]

btw, I forgot to get tickets for the Phx game, I heard its sold out now....wanna watch it at a bar? Wanna start a thread about which bar to watch it in? Anyhoo, I'm gonna get tix for the game against Denver.

[ThaSaltCracka]

um, yes, lets go to a bar, Sidelines or the Seed? The Seed is my choice, for obvious reasons. We probably shouldn't start a thread. Maybe these Bellevue clowns will come watch.

Denver, sounds cool.

John "Cougar" Rambin signing off.

[kerssens]

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Couger

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<--------Sexual Harrassment Panda (IIRC)

[wayabvpar]

Which Seed? Crossroads, downtown, or Newport Hills? Sidelines is closest to my house, but I can afford a cab ride home from any of them =P

[kerssens]

Newport Hills....we may have to split a cab

[wayabvpar]

That is my favorite one. My buddy's parents live a few blocks away- we used to hang there when he lived with them.

Have you tried that new restaurant next door? I had no idea it was there- drove by a few days ago and noticed it.

I might be able to get my wife to pick us up too- depends on her schedule.

[kerssens]

I haven't tried it but Cracka was raving about their other location when it first moved in....the seed makes a pretty mean french dip......I'll probably avoid driving from a bar for a while after last weekend.

[ThaSaltCracka]

The Chinese place sucks, a lot, and Kerssens, Large Hawaiin was raving about it not me.

Yeah, the Seed is easily one of my favorite bars, partly because I live within walking distance. I think it could be fun to have a mini 2+2 gathering at the Seed this friday, I mean half of us are going to the Muck anyways, so it could be cool if we all meet once before.

Should I start a thread about this meet up? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kerssens]

the important thing is that someone was raving about it......coo, new thread!