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TVFactFan · 11-07-2008, 01:56 PM

These are the teams who I expected to do nothing and have been winning

Atlanta-3-0
Pheonix-3-0
Toronto-3-1

These are the teams I expected to be winning and have been doing NOTHING

76ers-2-4
spurs-1-3
blazers-2-3

Wreckless · 11-07-2008, 09:08 PM

It's only 6 games in lol. If it's 30-40 games in and these teams are doing bad, then they've got to step it up...

TVFactFan · 11-07-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

It's only 6 games in lol. If it's 30-40 games in and these teams are doing bad, then they've got to step it up...

Foxsports.com is even talking about Atlanta

Big C · 11-07-2008, 09:19 PM

I'd wait until after Thanksgiving to talk about early-season NBA surprises/disappointments.

Wreckless · 11-07-2008, 09:35 PM

Yeah I can't believe Atlanta started out 3-0 lol...

TVFactFan · 11-07-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

Yeah I can't believe Atlanta started out 3-0 lol...

4-0 because they are about to beat Toronto

Wreckless · 11-08-2008, 02:14 AM

Crazyness lol....good start by them.

Brad Russ · 11-08-2008, 03:13 AM

The Blazers may be 2-3, but you have to keep in mind their schedule to start off the season. So far they've played against the best of the Western conference, and only two of those games were at home. Every team they've played so far was a team who had 50 or more wins last year, so with that in mind, 2-3 really isn't all that bad. They should have beaten Utah, but they let that game go. While 2-3 isn't impressive, their wins over San Antonio (Who they had previously lost to 13 times in a row), and their win against Houston was very impressive. They should get better as the season goes on, and as their schedule becomes a little more kind.

Blazers first five games:

Lakers
San Antonio
Phoenix
Utah
Houston

MonarC · 11-08-2008, 08:41 AM

Well without Manu & Parker I don't see how the Spurs are gonna win any games here in the next few weeks and that really sux!

TVFactFan · 11-08-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

The Blazers may be 2-3, but you have to keep in mind their schedule to start off the season. So far they've played against the best of the Western conference, and only two of those games were at home. Every team they've played so far was a team who had 50 or more wins last year, so with that in mind, 2-3 really isn't all that bad. They should have beaten Utah, but they let that game go. While 2-3 isn't impressive, their wins over San Antonio (Who they had previously lost to 13 times in a row), and their win against Houston was very impressive. They should get better as the season goes on, and as their schedule becomes a little more kind.

Blazers first five games:

Lakers
San Antonio
Phoenix
Utah
Houston

Yeah that was a butral schedule, they did manage to come back and beat Houston and look like they will be a good team. I like Brandon Roy

MrCleveland · 11-08-2008, 03:20 PM

As long as the Cleveland Steamers Basketball Club beats Detroit and Boston, then I'll be happy and call them the Cavs. (Too bad they're the only team that may go all the way though.)

Wreckless · 11-08-2008, 08:40 PM

I like the Blazers- they will be a good, playoff bound team.

Big C · 11-08-2008, 10:15 PM

Can I nominate the Spurs as an early-season disappointment?

Brad Russ · 11-11-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Yeah that was a butral schedule, they did manage to come back and beat Houston and look like they will be a good team. I like Brandon Roy

They've now won 3 in a row, including their most recent which was a big one in Orlando, making their record 4-3. I looked at their upcoming schedule, and it's much easier over the next several games, so we should see their record improve dramatically. I like Roy too, hence my avatar. I watched tonights game, and at the end it looked like he tweaked his back. Hopefully it was just a spasm and not something more serious, because losing him would be beyond devastating.

TVFactFan · 11-11-2008, 12:11 AM

I see the Celtics came back to beat the Raptors

11-07-2008, 01:56 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	NBA suprises so far in this early season? These are the teams who I expected to do nothing and have been winning Atlanta-3-0 Pheonix-3-0 Toronto-3-1 These are the teams I expected to be winning and have been doing NOTHING 76ers-2-4 spurs-1-3 blazers-2-3

11-08-2008, 03:13 AM	#8
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	The Blazers may be 2-3, but you have to keep in mind their schedule to start off the season. So far they've played against the best of the Western conference, and only two of those games were at home. Every team they've played so far was a team who had 50 or more wins last year, so with that in mind, 2-3 really isn't all that bad. They should have beaten Utah, but they let that game go. While 2-3 isn't impressive, their wins over San Antonio (Who they had previously lost to 13 times in a row), and their win against Houston was very impressive. They should get better as the season goes on, and as their schedule becomes a little more kind. Blazers first five games: Lakers San Antonio Phoenix Utah Houston
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11-08-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
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11-07-2008, 09:08 PM	#2
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	It's only 6 games in lol. If it's 30-40 games in and these teams are doing bad, then they've got to step it up...

11-07-2008, 09:19 PM	#4
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	I'd wait until after Thanksgiving to talk about early-season NBA surprises/disappointments.

11-07-2008, 09:35 PM	#5
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Yeah I can't believe Atlanta started out 3-0 lol...

11-08-2008, 02:14 AM	#7
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Crazyness lol....good start by them.

11-08-2008, 08:41 AM	#9
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Well without Manu & Parker I don't see how the Spurs are gonna win any games here in the next few weeks and that really sux!

11-08-2008, 08:40 PM	#12
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	I like the Blazers- they will be a good, playoff bound team.

11-08-2008, 10:15 PM	#13
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Can I nominate the Spurs as an early-season disappointment?

11-11-2008, 12:11 AM	#15
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	I see the Celtics came back to beat the Raptors