The NBA is a joke.

[SDHornet]

66 game season changes the playoff picture IMO, a slump could cost a team a 6,7, or 8 spot.

Good point, I wasn’t even considering the shortened season.

[rkwittem]

Love is a much better player than Aldride. It isn't even close.

Oh really? Care to explain these numbers?

In four meetings between the Wolves and Trail Blazers, here are Aldridge's numbers. He was guarded primarily by Kevin Love, not Milicic or Beasley.

Game 1 @ Portland: (Portland wins by 5)
Aldridge: 36 points (15-22 FGs), 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal
Love: 19 points (8-17 FGs), 17 rebounds, 4 assists, no blocks or steals

Game 2 @ Minnesota: (Portland wins by 10)
Aldridge: 28 points (11-20 FGs), 10 rebounds, 4 assists, no steals/blocks
Love: 30 points (10-15 FGs), 19 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Game 3 @ Portland: (Portland wins by 11)
Aldridge: 37 points (15-24 FGs), 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Love: 22 points (8-20 FGs), 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Game 4 @ Minnesota: (Portland wins by 14)
Aldridge: 21 points (8-19 FGs), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Love: 12 points (3-7 FGs), 11 rebounds, 1 assist

So Aldridge puts up 31 ppg against the almight K-Love, who out-rebounds and out-assists Aldridge. Aldridge shoots over 50%.
When the 2 go head to head, it's pretty obvious who the better player is. Aldridge's length, quickness, and all-around game simply give Love fits when facing him.

[tampajag]

How did you pick #1 as the dumb idea? Unless you think Lisa Leslie can carry the Lakers.

What was I thinking.

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[Gil Dobie]

Love makes some key 3's with Rubio playing a 2nd great game to help the T-Wolves win their first game. 17 point win over the Mavs, with Love guarding Dirk for much of the game.

[Gil Dobie]

Love gets his stats

Wolves win 2nd straight game, defeating San Antonio.