2010 NBA Playoffs

dcfaithful

So, I'm a Boston fan in Utah...I am a fan of the Jazz as well. A disappointing night against Chicago tonight for the Celtics. Tomorrow is the end of the regular season and they've dropped to the 4th seed, and Atlanta advances to the 3rd.

The Western conference is very undetermined at the moment...should make for a great year of playoffs.

Anybody else interested in the playoffs and care to talk NBA basketball?

CAVSTARR313

Go Detroit!!! oh wait.. we suck again

dcfaithful

Cavstarr313 wrote:

Go Detroit!!! oh wait.. we suck again

Sorry man :(

At least you've got some titles to boast.

CROJAM95

Okc vs lakers in round1 is a sure thing

that could be a great series

eyedclaar

CROJAM95 wrote:

Okc vs lakers in round1 is a sure thing

that could be a great series

Lakers in 5, despite all their recent woes. OKC is a bunch of greenhorns, they won't react well in the playoffs this year. Just a guess. Still, Durant is a beast.

tcaporale

I'll hold off on my full predictions until all the seeds are finalized, but I think we're in for a few upsets.

Kevinman

Bulls are not in yet, although they did need that win against the Celtics last night. If they do make it they most likely get destroyed by Cleveland. If they don't make it they get a higher draft pick.

I'd love to watch the Bulls lose in the first round, but the pick is probably a better idea.


This is why I love hockey more.

Go Blackhawks.

tcaporale

Haha, I suppose that's good logic, but I'd still like to see my team make the playoffs.

I'll probably end up rooting for the underdogs since my Knicks sucked again this year.

dcfaithful

CROJAM95 wrote:

Okc vs lakers in round1 is a sure thing

that could be a great series

Considering that as of the past couple weeks the Lakers haven't been playing like a champion team. Albeit, they won the West...OKC could put up a good fight.

I'm very excited to see some upsets this year. If LeBron gets eliminated before the Finals again I hope he'll actually congratulate the victor this time...

smg97791

Lakers fan here. I'm gonna say Lakers-Cavs in the finals. I know, big surprise. But the Cavs look like the favorites. They're playing like the Lakers did last year, with something to prove. That plus talent is very dangerous. I don't think they'll be beaten. Unfortunately my Lakers seem to be saving their worst for last. The past four months their winning percentage has dwindled. Its just .500 in April. maybe they'll "turn it on" for the playoffs, but I doubt it. They just look like they are not interested. Cavs over Lakers in 5.

There should be some exciting series though. As of right now, the Suns would take on the Nuggets in the first round. That would be sweet! And the Mavs vs the Spurs. Sweet! I love the playoffs! I'm excited for a potential Cavs/Celts round two matchup too. But the Celts seem to be cruising at an even slower speed than the Lakers.

Whoever wins I just hope its not the Cavs. Or Celtics, but I probably don't have to worry about that, they have Rasheed.

dcfaithful

smg97791 wrote:

Lakers fan here. I'm gonna say Lakers-Cavs in the finals. I know, big surprise. But the Cavs look like the favorites. They're playing like the Lakers did last year, with something to prove. That plus talent is very dangerous. I don't think they'll be beaten. Unfortunately my Lakers seem to be saving their worst for last. The past four months their winning percentage has dwindled. Its just .500 in April. maybe they'll "turn it on" for the playoffs, but I doubt it. They just look like they are not interested. Cavs over Lakers in 5.

There should be some exciting series though. As of right now, the Suns would take on the Nuggets in the first round. That would be sweet! And the Mavs vs the Spurs. Sweet! I love the playoffs! I'm excited for a potential Cavs/Celts round two matchup too. But the Celts seem to be cruising at an even slower speed than the Lakers.

Whoever wins I just hope its not the Cavs. Or Celtics, but I probably don't have to worry about that, they have Rasheed.

Agreed. I see the Lakers and Cavs in the finals. As much as I love my Celtics...I do see an end to their playoff road. They've just been really falling apart the latter half of this season. Frankly, they've been plagued with injuries. Not to mention most of their stars are aging veterans.

On the West though, I've always been a Utah and Phoenix fan...hope that one of my West teams can pull through for a great run. How glorious it would be for me to see Utah make it to the finals again (and possibly win?...seems like a dream that will only ever be that).

81

Boston is washed up. They blew their load a few years back and will be like the Pistons of a couple of years ago. win a title, hang around the top of the confrence, then completly puke on themselves.

MK1980

Go Bobcats!!!

Hawkshore

Fuck the NBA! .......except for Steve Nash he's a good guy

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

Boston is washed up. They blew their load a few years back and will be like the Pistons of a couple of years ago. win a title, hang around the top of the confrence, then completly puke on themselves.

Unfortunately...you're probably damn near right. :(

dcfaithful

Hawkshore wrote:

Fuck the NBA! .......except for Steve Nash he's a good guy

Amen...well not on the fuck the NBA part...I still love watching the NBA, even as "glamorous" as it has become. But, Steve Nash....yes....definitely one of the most exciting players in the league. His backup, Dragic is a firecracker as well. I see him developing into a premier PG in years to come.

81

Kevinman wrote:

Bulls are not in yet, although they did need that win against the Celtics last night. If they do make it they most likely get destroyed by Cleveland. If they don't make it they get a higher draft pick.

I'd love to watch the Bulls lose in the first round, but the pick is probably a better idea.


This is why I love hockey more.

Go Blackhawks.

you do realize they flip flopped 1st round draft picks with Milwaukee as part of the Salmons deal.

Kevinman

81 wrote:

Kevinman wrote:

Bulls are not in yet, although they did need that win against the Celtics last night. If they do make it they most likely get destroyed by Cleveland. If they don't make it they get a higher draft pick.

I'd love to watch the Bulls lose in the first round, but the pick is probably a better idea.


This is why I love hockey more.

Go Blackhawks.

you do realize they flip flopped 1st round draft picks with Milwaukee as part of the Salmons deal.

Yeah, but it would still be better than if they make the playoffs. Don't get me wrong though, I want to see them in the playoffs. Experience is always good. I'd like to see if they can step it up for the playoffs. There is a lot of talent on this team, that doesn't seem to be used. Last years playoffs were great, if they can have a run half as great as that, I would be happy.

dcfaithful

Kevinman wrote:

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Yeah, but it would still be better than if they make the playoffs. Don't get me wrong though, I want to see them in the playoffs. Experience is always good. I'd like to see if they can step it up for the playoffs. There is a lot of talent on this team, that doesn't seem to be used. Last years playoffs were great, if they can have a run half as great as that, I would be happy.

You haven't been blessed with the best coach. :(

81

dcfaithful wrote:

You haven't been blessed with the best coach. :(

i disagree. I think Vinny has come a long long way in a short amount of time. I was on the fire him bandwagon earlier this season. I think if they were healthy and hadn't made those salary trades, they would be up in the 5th or 6th spot and possibly as high as 4th. The loss of Gordon and trades of Salmons & Thomas plus the injuries to Rose, Deng, Kirk and Noah hurt as well.

I think Vinny has a brigth coaching future.

81

and the bulls are in. Bobcats didn't look to be very interested in the game.

now get your brooms out

Ernie Vedder

Go Lakers!

aNiMaL

Hawkshore wrote:

Fuck the NBA!

My sentiments EXACTLY!!!

Signed,

Seattle SuperSonics fan :twisted:

smg97791

Thanks for laying a fuckin' egg Utah.

Wilds

81 wrote:

Boston is washed up. They blew their load a few years back and will be like the Pistons of a couple of years ago. win a title, hang around the top of the confrence, then completly puke on themselves.

As a Celtics fan, I can't disagree with all that, but I just want to say a big, IT WAS WORTH IT! 2008 Baby!

And if the stars align just right, they might be able to catch some playoff magic and win another one, this year or next.

Do I think it will happen. Hell no. But we have a shot. Has been a ton a fun with the new "old" big three.

Kevinman

81 wrote:

and the bulls are in. Bobcats didn't look to be very interested in the game.

now get your brooms out

You really think the Bulls can sweep Cleveland? That would be great. Better than a boxing match in the locker room with Vinny and Paxson.

81

Kevinman wrote:

81 wrote:

and the bulls are in. Bobcats didn't look to be very interested in the game.

now get your brooms out

You really think the Bulls can sweep Cleveland? That would be great. Better than a boxing match in the locker room with Vinny and Paxson.

the Cavs will be brining the brooms to the UC next week.

i'm giving the Bulls 1 win in the series. either game 3 or 4.

CServant

Thank you Phoenix for taking care of Utah last night thus letting the Nuggs back into the 4 seed and 1st round home court advantage. Now it's up to you Nuggies, show me whatcha got!!!

dcfaithful

smg97791 wrote:

Thanks for laying a fuckin' egg Utah.

No shit right? What the hell was that mail in last night? Actually, I take that back...I thought Utah played a a good game...Phoenix was just unstoppable last night. They truly played like they wanted that seed.

smg97791

OK NBA fans, predict the outcome from here til the end!
East:

Cavs vs. Celtics
Hawks vs. Orlando

ECF: Cavs vs Orlando

EC Champions: Orlando!!!

West:

Lakers vs. Nuggets
Spurs vs. Suns

WCF: Lakers vs Suns

WC Champions: Lakers!!!


NBA Finals: Lakers over Orlando Again!

dcfaithful

smg97791 wrote:

OK NBA fans, predict the outcome from here til the end!
East:

Cavs vs. Celtics
Hawks vs. Orlando

ECF: Cavs vs Orlando

EC Champions: Orlando!!!

West:

Lakers vs. Nuggets
Spurs vs. Suns

WCF: Lakers vs Suns

WC Champions: Lakers!!!


NBA Finals: Lakers over Orlando Again!

Cavs over Lakers in the finals.

Personally would love to see Phoenix take it all....but, unfortunately we're still in the era of kissin' LeBron's ass.