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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....

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

"Great" is pushing it.

They are the greatest offensive force in the NBA. They have the best #1 option in basketball, the best #2 option in basketball, and the best #3 option in basketball. They have the deepest bench in the league. They have one of the best coaches in the league. And they are capable of playing multiple styles.

The Laker's biggest hole is the same as the Jazz's -- their interior defense. But they can put up so many points, it doesn't matter.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-14-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Okay. Are the Cavs dead or not?

They lost tonight at Boston. The Celtics lead the series 3-2 now with game six being played in Cleveland Friday night.

It'll go seven games with Boston winning the series, then they'll get swept by the Pistons unfortunately. I hate the Pistons.

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Okay be pretty sure of whatever you wish. Are the Cavs dead or not?

You keep editing this post so it's hard to know what I'm replying to, so I'll assume you won't edit the post any more after this.

The Cavs aren't dead for two reasons: LeBron woke up in Game 5 and he could bring his elite game for the remainder of the series, and the Celtics can't win on the road, and flirted with giving this game away at home.

ClevelandBronco · 05-14-2008, 10:11 PM

The thing is: If I have to climb on their bandwagon, I want some notice.

Otherwise, I'll continue not to give a shit.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-14-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

They are the greatest offensive force in the NBA. They have the best #1 option in basketball, the best #2 option in basketball, and the best #3 option in basketball. They have the deepest bench in the league. They have one of the best coaches in the league. And they are capable of playing multiple styles.

The Laker's biggest hole is the same as the Jazz's -- their interior defense. But they can put up so many points, it doesn't matter.

Their lack of an interior defense will cause them to not win the championship. I could give two shits about "the greatest offensive force" if I'm the Pistons. No defense, no title. That's the way it goes.

They do play defense, at times, but their lack of consistency in that area is what's going to end their season without a title.

They are not "great."

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Their lack of an interior defense will cause them to not win the championship. I could give two shits about "the greatest offensive force" if I'm the Pistons. No defense, no title. That's the way it goes.

They do play defense, at times, but their lack of consistency in that area is what's going to end their season without a title.

They are not "great."

I actually agree with everything here, for whatever it's worth. lol

I'm betting the Jazz pull this off.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-14-2008, 10:27 PM

OMG did you see that pass by Deron Williams?

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:36 PM

I'm telling you, for every amazing play the Jazz pull off, they commit and equally reeruned mistake.

AK47 gobbles up a pass Derek Fisher tosses to Kobe. Effortless, brilliant.

Passes it to D-Will who steps out of bounds.

Oy.

They're lucky to be down by just two. If they can eliminate these stupid mistakes, this is their game. The Lakers are hitting them with everything and they just keep coming back.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-14-2008, 10:37 PM

The Jazz are making this a game now.

Chiefs Pantalones · 05-14-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'm telling you, for every amazing play the Jazz pull off, they commit and equally reeruned mistake.

AK47 gobbles up a pass Derek Fisher tosses to Kobe. Effortless, brilliant.

Passes it to D-Will who steps out of bounds.

Oy.

They're lucky to be down by just two. If they can eliminate these stupid mistakes, this is their game. The Lakers are hitting them with everything and they just keep coming back.

Yep, this is going to be tight down the stretch.

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:40 PM

I love Brewer, man. He's a big guy's little guy.

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:41 PM

I will say that I am incredibly surprised at how well AK47 has contained Kobe. Kobe always has a step on him but AK can play him soft and he's tall enough to contest a jumper.

He's out right now, so Kobe's just going to town on Brewer and Harpring.

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:42 PM

Yeah, the Jazz rotations by their big men are just piss poor. They just never help out each other in time.

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:45 PM

Walton just looks awful on both sides of the floor anymore.

Direckshun · 05-14-2008, 10:45 PM

OH MY, we've got a game.

81-81, END OF THE THIRD.

PLAYOFFS, BABY. GO JAZZ GO.

04-17-2008, 11:17 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	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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05-14-2008, 10:11 PM	#619
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	The thing is: If I have to climb on their bandwagon, I want some notice. Otherwise, I'll continue not to give a shit.
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05-14-2008, 10:27 PM	#622
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05-14-2008, 10:36 PM	#623
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	I'm telling you, for every amazing play the Jazz pull off, they commit and equally reeruned mistake. AK47 gobbles up a pass Derek Fisher tosses to Kobe. Effortless, brilliant. Passes it to D-Will who steps out of bounds. Oy. They're lucky to be down by just two. If they can eliminate these stupid mistakes, this is their game. The Lakers are hitting them with everything and they just keep coming back.
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05-14-2008, 10:37 PM	#624
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05-14-2008, 10:40 PM	#626
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	I love Brewer, man. He's a big guy's little guy.
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05-14-2008, 10:41 PM	#627
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	I will say that I am incredibly surprised at how well AK47 has contained Kobe. Kobe always has a step on him but AK can play him soft and he's tall enough to contest a jumper. He's out right now, so Kobe's just going to town on Brewer and Harpring.
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05-14-2008, 10:42 PM	#628
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	Yeah, the Jazz rotations by their big men are just piss poor. They just never help out each other in time.
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05-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#629
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	Walton just looks awful on both sides of the floor anymore.
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05-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#630
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3583447	OH MY, we've got a game. 81-81, END OF THE THIRD. PLAYOFFS, BABY. GO JAZZ GO.
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