Other Sports The NBA Playoffs. - Page 51

Direckshun · 04-17-2008, 11:17 AM

The East:

1 Celtics
8 Hawks
Celtics will sweep the crap out of the Hawks.

4 Cavaliers
5 Wizards
If Arenas is back in a groove, the Wizards are easily talented enough to make this work.

3 Magic
6 Raptors
The Magic would have struggled with the 76ers, but the Raptors match up poorly with them.

2 Pistons
7 76ers
76ers may pick off a game here.

The West:

1 Lakers
8 Nuggets
The Nuggets definitely had a shot with the Hornets -- but the Lakers offense will shred them.

4 Jazz
5 Rockets
The Rockets can't make any mistakes at home -- if they do, this series is over.

3 Spurs
6 Suns
Nightmare matchup for the Spurs. The Suns are built to beat them, and now they will.

2 Hornets
7 Mavericks
Both teams are relishing this matchup. The Hornets know the Mavs are vulnerable, and the Mavs know the Hornets could melt in the bright lights.

I am predicting no fewer than five Game Sevens, and while I think the Celtics are taking this sucker, the Western team I like the most is going to surprise you....

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 05-15-2008, 10:55 PM

Im tired of blowouts. Every game is a blowout. WTF??? 20/21 or whatever games for the home team is disgusting. Im a rockets fan so I envy that home court advantage, but atleast they went to Utah and won a damn game.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-15-2008, 11:11 PM

Yeah the playoffs have been completely watered down this year. With the exception of that first game, Suns vs. Spurs, they've all been crap games.

**the Talking Can** · 05-16-2008, 05:07 AM

that was a dirty ass play by Horry....his only intention was to injure West....

mission accomplished

Direckshun · 05-16-2008, 08:51 AM

I don't think all the games have been crap, I think a lot of them have been thrilling.

The main issue for me is that a lot of these great teams are playing WAAAAAY too inconsistently, which is denying me a great matchup.

I want to see Hornets at their best vs. Spurs at their best, for example, but all I'm seeing are the teams taking turns, with one team playing at their best and the other team inexplicably shitting down their leg. THAT'S not exciting. Maybe one game out of the six have featured both teams playing well.

Same thing with Cavs-Celtics, only one game out of five where both teams showed up. Utah-Lakers same thing.

Amnorix · 05-16-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 88TG88

pshhh

Yes -- Magic and Bird had tremendous mutual respect for each other. Tremendous.

Amnorix · 05-16-2008, 10:32 AM

The called shot on X McDaniel starts at 3:35 of this video, which is a compilation fo all his buzzer-beaters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OG3P...eature=related

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

that was a dirty ass play by Horry....his only intention was to injure West....

mission accomplished

Wait. So Horry, in the split second before West went backwards, computed in his mind that West's back was bad and that he should try and pinch his nerve or whatever? Yeah, ok..

Horry didn't do anything but set a back screen, it was barely a foul. It wasn't an intentionally harmful play at all. It's not like he stuck out a fore arm or elbow. He leaned slightly forward, to brace for the impact of a big guy coming at him. He's trying to lay a screen for Manu so he can get off a shot or pass the ball. It wouldn't have been anything if West hadn't already been hurt. What, because West's back is sore the Spurs should play him with kid gloves? They shouldn't have thrown any contact his way because of his sore back? Should NBA players change their strategy so it can be "more fair" for the injured player? If your back is so hurt that you can't take that kind of contact, don't step on the floor.

We've gotten to a point in this league where people have a problem with players setting picks! Pussified.

BIG_DADDY · 05-16-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

Wait. So Horry, in the split second before West went backwards, computed in his mind that West's back was bad and that he should try and pinch his nerve or whatever? Yeah, ok..

Horry didn't do anything but set a back screen, it was barely a foul. It wasn't an intentionally harmful play at all. It's not like he stuck out a fore arm or elbow. He leaned slightly forward, to brace for the impact of a big guy coming at him. He's trying to lay a screen for Manu so he can get off a shot or pass the ball. It wouldn't have been anything if West hadn't already been hurt. What, because West's back is sore the Spurs should play him with kid gloves? They shouldn't have thrown any contact his way because of his sore back? Should NBA players change their strategy so it can be "more fair" for the injured player? If your back is so hurt that you can't take that kind of contact, don't step on the floor.

We've gotten to a point in this league where people have a problem with players setting picks! Pussified.

Dude backed right into Horry

kcxiv · 05-16-2008, 01:54 PM

Ariza may play tonight. WOOHOO. Some defense.

BIG_DADDY · 05-16-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

Ariza may play tonight. WOOHOO. Some defense.

Awesome

kcxiv · 05-16-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Awesome

Remember Grant Hills Xmas Present?

Direckshun · 05-16-2008, 02:09 PM

Be honest -- who saw it working out this way?

Demonpenz · 05-16-2008, 02:11 PM

poor suns

BIG_DADDY · 05-16-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

Remember Grant Hills Xmas Present?

Kind of reminds me of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWvH2l1-_dQ

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Be honest -- who saw it working out this way?

Eh? The favored team has won every series so far...

04-17-2008, 11:17 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4093447	The NBA Playoffs. The East: 1 Celtics 8 Hawks Celtics will sweep the crap out of the Hawks. 4 Cavaliers 5 Wizards If Arenas is back in a groove, the Wizards are easily talented enough to make this work. 3 Magic 6 Raptors The Magic would have struggled with the 76ers, but the Raptors match up poorly with them. 2 Pistons 7 76ers 76ers may pick off a game here. The West: 1 Lakers 8 Nuggets The Nuggets definitely had a shot with the Hornets -- but the Lakers offense will shred them. 4 Jazz 5 Rockets The Rockets can't make any mistakes at home -- if they do, this series is over. 3 Spurs 6 Suns Nightmare matchup for the Spurs. The Suns are built to beat them, and now they will. 2 Hornets 7 Mavericks Both teams are relishing this matchup. The Hornets know the Mavs are vulnerable, and the Mavs know the Hornets could melt in the bright lights. *I am predicting no fewer than five* Game Sevens, and while I think the Celtics are taking this sucker, the Western team I like the most is going to surprise you....**
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4093447	I don't think all the games have been crap, I think a lot of them have been thrilling. The main issue for me is that a lot of these great teams are playing WAAAAAY too inconsistently, which is denying me a great matchup. I want to see Hornets at their best vs. Spurs at their best, for example, but all I'm seeing are the teams taking turns, with one team playing at their best and the other team inexplicably shitting down their leg. THAT'S not exciting. Maybe one game out of the six have featured both teams playing well. Same thing with Cavs-Celtics, only one game out of five where both teams showed up. Utah-Lakers same thing.
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