Other Sports The NBA Playoffs. - Page 52

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....

BIG_DADDY · 05-16-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

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

Hopefully the Lakers close out tonight. GO LAKERS!!!!!

Have a good weekend guys.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-16-2008, 06:49 PM

I don't know why Mike Brown is still the coach of the Cavs. He's a terrible coach. I also don't know why the Cavs fail, year after year, to get help for LeBron.

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I don't know why Mike Brown is still the coach of the Cavs. He's a terrible coach. I also don't know why the Cavs fail, year after year, to get help for LeBron.

He is a terrible offensive coach. But look what he has done with their defense though. The Cavs aren't filled with great defenders, but somehow he has them playing great defense. Thats why they went to the finals last year, their defense and rebounding, and of course LeBron.

I'm not the biggest Mike Brown fan, but he has done a lot with what he has. He doesn't exactly have a roster full of scorers.

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 06:58 PM

Yeah, Ray Allen is on the decline...I never thought I'd see the day when Ray Allen was blocked by Wally Z.

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 07:20 PM

Ridiculous shot, I think this whole road thing has gotten into the Celtics head.

**the Talking Can** · 05-16-2008, 07:27 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.

you cry like a woman

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

you cry like a woman

Well I've been arguing with people about it on other boards. I just get tired of everyone using excuses and complaining about nothing.

Spott · 05-16-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

Yeah, Ray Allen is on the decline...I never thought I'd see the day when Ray Allen was blocked by Wally Z.

Jesus Shuttlesworth just ain't what he used to be.

kcxiv · 05-16-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

Yeah, Ray Allen is on the decline...I never thought I'd see the day when Ray Allen was blocked by Wally Z.

He's just a 3 point specialist now thats it.

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 08:10 PM

I think that:

Big Z
Joe Smith
Varajeo
Ben Wallace

forms the best rebounding frontcourt from top to bottom left in these playoffs. Thats really why the Cavs are winning today.

kcxiv · 05-16-2008, 08:40 PM

There was no way that was an offensive foul. James tried to go in on him. Horrible call imo.

**Lzen** · 05-16-2008, 08:41 PM

Horrible call. Refs want this to go to 7 games.

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 08:43 PM

That ball hit the backboard first, but man it had absolutely no chance of ever going in.

Home team is getting the calls, what else is new. Its a big reason why no one is winning on the road.

**Lzen** · 05-16-2008, 08:43 PM

Still, Celts players not named Pierce or Garnett have not played well tonight. WTF happened to Rondo tonight? The guy was brilliant in game 5. He looks like poop tonight.

Basileus777 · 05-16-2008, 08:44 PM

Garnett and House are the only Boston players to show up. Boston's offense is horrible, but I guess thats what happens to jump-shooting teams against good defenses.

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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05-16-2008, 06:49 PM	#767
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $7888717	I don't know why Mike Brown is still the coach of the Cavs. He's a terrible coach. I also don't know why the Cavs fail, year after year, to get help for LeBron. __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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05-16-2008, 06:58 PM	#769
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5055958	Yeah, Ray Allen is on the decline...I never thought I'd see the day when Ray Allen was blocked by Wally Z.
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05-16-2008, 07:20 PM	#770
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5055958	Ridiculous shot, I think this whole road thing has gotten into the Celtics head.
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05-16-2008, 08:10 PM	#775
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5055958	I think that: Big Z Joe Smith Varajeo Ben Wallace forms the best rebounding frontcourt from top to bottom left in these playoffs. Thats really why the Cavs are winning today.
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05-16-2008, 08:40 PM	#776
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	There was no way that was an offensive foul. James tried to go in on him. Horrible call imo.
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05-16-2008, 08:41 PM	#777
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05-16-2008, 08:43 PM	#778
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5055958	That ball hit the backboard first, but man it had absolutely no chance of ever going in. Home team is getting the calls, what else is new. Its a big reason why no one is winning on the road.
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05-16-2008, 08:43 PM	#779
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $1860692	Still, Celts players not named Pierce or Garnett have not played well tonight. WTF happened to Rondo tonight? The guy was brilliant in game 5. He looks like poop tonight. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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05-16-2008, 08:44 PM	#780
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5055958	Garnett and House are the only Boston players to show up. Boston's offense is horrible, but I guess thats what happens to jump-shooting teams against good defenses.
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