Comments on: Preview & Chat: The Indiana Pacers

By: lakeshow

lakeshow — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:01:51 +0000

no to be demanding, but don’t we have another game today? what’s up kurt? i need my preview. i need my fix so i can get over last night’s misery. again, not too be pushy since we all have a day job.

i really appreciate all the time and energy you put into the site btw…thanks!

By: Kurt

Kurt — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:58:01 +0000

Sixers preview up

By: chris h

chris h — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:57:49 +0000

hey Darius,
after rereading your poet, I got it that NBA TV is different that League pass/broadband, and when they go national, I’m going to get blacked out.
that was my question, I thought they were all under the same company, thus blacking out a subscriber would be ridiculous, got it now.
thanks

By: chris h

chris h — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:34:31 +0000

hi darius,
thanks for the info, (and by the way, I am overall happy I got this, because even though the stream freezes sometimes, the next day archive option is much better and I use that one alot).
so, my question to you is this-
because I was in TN, they blacked it out cause the game was in Indy?
I couldn’t have gotten it locally even if I tried, so this is just weird. and while I’m here, I haven’t noticed even one time a Memphis game being televised. I’m in knoxville, and all they watch is college here.
what about joel, (#99) who also had his game changed at the last minute? I wish I could understand their logic.
or, what I really wish is the reason I’m here, family health issues, gets better and I can go back home to LA, with my tivo, 70 HD screen, and the ability to watch all the games! (with no hiccups).
and no worries, I’m glad you directed me to this, it is better than nothing after all.
cheers!

By: raymeister

raymeister — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:14:21 +0000

The master of PUJIT = Byron Scott. Talk about a thing of beauty. I always used to wonder as a kid why someone would settle for an open court 20 footer, but they were so automatic.

By: Darius

Darius — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:06 +0000

chris h.,
Since I feel somewhat responsible for getting you to sign up for the service, here you go…

I think League Pass and NBA Broadband (online version of this same service) will black out ANY game from the local region that you register (ie, you’re in TN so you won’t get the Memphis games on your broadband service because those broadcasting rights are owned by local providers) AND they will black out ANY nationally televised game. So, Wednesday and Friday ESPN Games, Tuesday and Thursday TNT Games, and Tuesday NBA TV Games can and will be blacked out. These games are on national TV and (theoretically) you can get them through your local cable provider. Sorry, I know it sucks.

By: chris h

chris h — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:50:34 +0000

can someone explain to me the difference between NBA TV, NBA League Pass, and NBA Broadband?
I thought they were all the same company, but I think the reason we got blacked out on League pass and Broadband was because at the last minute, NBA TV decided to go with a Laker game…(I guess they do this on Tuesday nights)
so, if they do this, does this mean I run the chance of getting blacked out every Laker game that falls on a Tuesday? because it seems the nation likes to vote the lakers to play…
whassup with this?
sucks!

By: the other Stephen

the other Stephen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:41:47 +0000

thank you, ryan, for bring up the ESCLGCJ’s. it’s always PUJIT this and PUJIT that around here. i also like the ABNRNHD’s, or Andrew Bynum No Rebound No Happy Defense. =D

By: MannyP

MannyP — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:50:44 +0000

The Lakers of last year always had trouble with quick PG. Fish just doesnt have the legs to guard them the entire game and that’s probably why he takes shortcuts such as those silly PUJITs. Farmar is a good player, but not a championship caliber PG. Sorry guys. I know most of you love this guy because he grew up in LA and went to UCLA, but he consistently gets killed by small, quick PG. Considering that most of the Laker’s biggest threats (Celtics, Cavs, Detroit, Hornets, Jazz and Blazers) all have quick and smal PGs, I woud say the biggest area of concern for the Lakers is the PG spot.

The front office is not blind to this. That’s why there’s an open roster spot on the team and why no trades occurred in the off season. I think that the best thing this team can do is pick up a defensive minded PG who can assist with them short fast guys. I know some here have suggested playing Sasha as a PG, but the boy’s D is spastic at best and, as a result, he draws a lot of fouls. Just my 2 cents.

By: Caltron

Caltron — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:23:34 +0000

120,

When I’m 90 years old sitting in my rocking chair reminiscing about the Lakers of old, I will remember 2 things about Derek Fisher:

1. The 0.4 shot
2. All those PUJIT’s haha (funny how I knew what that was almost immediately)