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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....

Basileus777 · 06-08-2008, 07:59 PM

Cassell is like a shorter lopsided looking Antoine Walker, without the 4 pointers.

kcxiv · 06-08-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Man, I can't believe this. The zebras were relatively decent in game 1, but that was because they were trying to figure out how physical the game was. Since it IS being physical, what exactly does that say? That means you SHOULDN'T call every ticky tack touch.

I wouldnt mind if it was called the same on BOTH sides, but this is reeruned. Gasol was fouled no call. Jordan got his arm pulled back on his shot, no call. Poe gets a pinky finger on his forearm, foul.

Basileus777 · 06-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Figures though since it is Bob Delaney.

kcxiv · 06-08-2008, 08:05 PM

lol, 15 freethrows to 2.

**RealSNR** · 06-08-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Hey BD, how are you feeling about those who said the Celtics bench was as good or better than the Lakers' bench? Seems to me pretty clear so far (key phrase, SO FAR) who has the better bench. But obviously, there's alot of basketball to play yet.

Yeah. Guys like Powe are doing quite well tonight.

Friendo · 06-08-2008, 08:16 PM

I definitely think Pierce is playing with a Kobe-chip on his shoulder.

milkman · 06-08-2008, 08:17 PM

Picking up fouls, Paul?

Don't you mean the refs are giving you gifts?

Amnorix · 06-08-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Picking up fouls, Paul?

Don't you mean the refs are giving you gifts?

I think the refs do seem to be giving an unusually high home court advantage to the Celtics, BUT it's also clear the Lakers have intentionally come out trying to be much more aggressive. They clearly felt (correctly) that they were pounded off the court in game 1, so they need to man up, which is resulting in them doing silly stuff that the refs are calling.

On the plus side, I think the Lakers may already have more offensive rebounds than they had all of game 1.

milkman · 06-08-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I think the refs do seem to be giving an unusually high home court advantage to the Celtics, BUT it's also clear the Lakers have intentionally come out trying to be much more aggressive. They clearly felt (correctly) that they were pounded off the court in game 1, so they need to man up, which is resulting in them doing silly stuff that the refs are calling.

On the plus side, I think the Lakers may already have more offensive rebounds than they had all of game 1.

Like I said in the other thread, I don't usually say anything about the officiating, cause I know how the home court advantage works, and NBA officials are the worst.

But to call this officiating horrid, as BD did, is a gross understatement.

munkey · 06-08-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

But to call this officiating horrid, as BD did, is a gross understatement.

GIVE ME A F*&KING BREAK....

It's the NBA....

God lord....

**morphius** · 06-08-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by munkey

GIVE ME A F*&KING BREAK....

It's the NBA....

God lord....

Yup, it is the NBA's calling card, which is why I'm not watching the series.

Though of course the WWE is also popular, and with just as high a quality of ref.

Chiefs Pantalones · 06-08-2008, 08:59 PM

The C's are just too strong defensively. It reminds me of when Detroit beat LA back in 04 I think it was.

Chiefs Pantalones · 06-08-2008, 09:03 PM

How long in the series before Kobe goes back to being Kobe: Which is not trusting teammates and forcing shots...oh wait...he already did that the last 3 times down the court.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-08-2008, 09:03 PM

Haha @ Lakers

Ultra Peanut · 06-08-2008, 09:05 PM

holy carps

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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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