Centers love playing the Knicks, but the streak continues. Should Eddy Curry get back on the court? We debate whether Melo wants to get traded now or come to NY in the offseason. Too many fouls in the NBA. PotStats. 2 heated minutes. Changing team names. Download Episode 19
Author: Jay
Episode 18: Blazers, Suns and Hornets
We talk about Brandon Roy’s injury, Andre Millers 632 straight games played streak snapped, The Hornets coming back down to earth and The Suns problems. Download Episode 18
End of the Year Predictions
In Episode 5 Jay and Marc predicted the final standings for the East and West conference and who comes out of each and who finishes in last place. We also gave our predictions for MVP and ROY.
Jay’s Picks
MVP – Kevin Durant
Rookie of the Year – Blake Griffin
East Playoff spots
1. Orlando Magic
2. Miami Heat
3. Boston Celtics
4. Milwaukee Bucks
5. Chicago Bulls
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. New York Knicks
8. Charlotte Bobcats
Last Place – Toronto Raptors
Finals – Boston Celtics
Western Playoff Spots
Jay’s Picks
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Phoenix Suns
5. Houston Rockets
6. Portland Trailblazers
7. San Antonio Spurs
8. Los Angeles Clippers
Last Place – Sacramento Kings
Finals – Los Angeles Lakers
Marc’s Picks
MVP – Kevin Durant
Rookie of the Year – John Wall
East Playoff spots
1. Miami Heat
2. Orlando Magic
3. Boston Celtics
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Washington Wizards
6. Milwaukee Bucks
7. Atlanta Hawks
8. New York Knicks
Last Place – Cleveland Cavs
Finals – Boston Celtics
Western Playoff Spots
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Dallas Mavericks
3. Utah Jazz
4. Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Phoenix Suns
6. Portland Trailblazers
7. Houston Rockets
8. Memphis Grizzlies
Last Place – Sacramento Kings
Finals – Los Angeles Lakers
Episode 17: Two Heated Minutes
Jay and Marc each went to a Knicks game this week and give their comments on the games. We respond to a listener email and introduce two new segments into the show; PotStats and 2 Heated Minutes. I got really drunk during my other podcast and messed up the settings on my equipment so we have some technical difficulties this episode. Sorry about that. Everything is fixed and episode 18 sounds great and will be up soon. Download Episode 17
Offseason Grades – Western Conference
Northwest Division
Jays Picks
Minnesota Timberwolves – B+
Utah Jazz – B
Oklahoma City – B-
Portland Trailblazers – D-
Denver Nuggets – C+
Marc Picks
Minnesota Timberwolves – INC
Utah Jazz – B+
Oklahoma City – C
Portland Trailblazers – D
Denver Nuggets – F
Pacific Division
Jays Picks
Los Angeles Clippers – D-
Sacramento Kings – C
Golden State Warriors – C-
Los Angeles Lakers – A+
Phoenix Suns – B-
Marc Picks
Los Angeles Clippers – F
Sacramento Kings – C+
Golden State Warriors – B-
Los Angeles Lakers – A
Phoenix Suns – B
Southwest Division
Jays Picks
Memphis Grizzlies – C-
Houston Rockets – C+
San Antonio Spurs – B-
Dallas Mavericks – A-
New Orleans Hornets – F
Marc Picks
Memphis Grizzlies – B-
Houston Rockets – C
San Antonio Spurs – A
Dallas Mavericks – F
New Orleans Hornets – F
Offseason Grades – Eastern Conference
In episode 1 Marc and Jay started to give their grades for the 2010 offseason transactions, here’s the results:
Atlantic Division
Jays Picks
New York Knicks – B+
New Jersey Nets – C+
Philadelphia 76ers – C-
Toronto Raptors – D-
Boston Celtics – B+
Marcs Picks
New York Knicks – B-
New Jersey Nets – B
Philadelphia 76ers – C+
Toronto Raptors – F
Boston Celtics – B
Central Division
Jays Picks
Milwaukee Bucks – A-
Cleveland Cavs – F
Detroit Pistons – D
Indiana Pacers – B-
Chicago Bulls – C+
Marcs Picks
Milwaukee Bucks – A-
Cleveland Cavs – F
Detroit Pistons – C-
Indiana Pacers – C
Chicago Bulls – B-
Southeast Division
Jays Picks
Washington Wizards – B+
Orlando Magic – D-
Miami Heat – A+
Atlanta Hawks – F
Charlotte Bobcats – F
Marcs Picks
Washington Wizards – A-
Orlando Magic – B-
Miami Heat – A+
Atlanta Hawks – F
Charlotte Bobcats – D+
Episode 16: Better Than Codeine
The Knicks are still on a roll, with an unexpected role player stepping up. LeBrons return to Cleveland. The plague that hit the Orlando Magic. Darko’s incredible +/- ratio. Download Episode 16
Episode 15: Rattled
The Knicks finish November above .500 for the first time since 2005. Another player puts up crazy stats against Golden State. Horrible trade suggestions. We make our predictions on how will the Heat handle the crowd in Cleveland on the 2nd. We also talk about the Knicks less than friendly schedule in December and try to figure out how the Knicks will fare. Download Episode 15
Episode 14: Improvements
The Knicks have won 6 of the last 7 games. That’s good but they need to make some changes. Jay and Marc break down the areas the Knicks need to improve in order to actually beat a playoff team. We go around the league and talk about teams that surprise us and disappoint us including San Antonio, Houston, Utah, Los Angeles and Orlando. Download Episode 14
Episode 13: No Fun
Udonis Haslem is out for probably the whole season, but Miami has a two step solution. Step one: Eric Dampier. Step two: Fan Up! Amare Stoudamire is the eastern conference player of the week. Jay and Marc talk about some of their fantasy team mistakes. Download Episode 13
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