2008 NBA Playoffs Thread

[Hopeunited]

Okay, since we are all lazy these days, I'm going to take up the initiative, with 1 day to go.

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WEST

1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Denver Nuggets

2. New Orleans Hornets
7. Dallas Mavericks

3. San Antonio Spurs
6. Phoenix Suns

4. Utah Jazz
5. Houston Rockets


EAST

1. Boston Celtics
8. Atlanta Hawks

2. Detroit Pistons
7. Philadelphia 76ers

3. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Washington Wizards

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Thoughts and predictions?

 

[Hopeunited]

My predictions:


WEST

1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Denver Nuggets
LA Lakers in 6

2. New Orleans Hornets
7. Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks in 6

3. San Antonio Spurs
6. Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns in 6

4. Utah Jazz
5. Houston Rockets
Utah Jazz in 5


EAST

1. Boston Celtics
8. Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics in 4

2. Detroit Pistons
7. Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons in 6

3. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic in 6

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Washington Wizards
Cleveland Cavaliers in 7

 

[Back Door Skip]

I'm gonna jump into the basketball bandwagon since the playoffs actually look pretty intriguing. I think this could be a Celtics/Lakers finals. If it happens I'll watch every single game, because both teams are fun to watch. And even though I think the Spurs will beat the Suns, it would be hilarious to watch them go down to the Suns in the first round.

WEST

1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Denver Nuggets
LA Lakers in 5

2. New Orleans Hornets
7. Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks in 6

3. San Antonio Spurs
6. Phoenix Suns
San Antonio Spurs in 6

4. Utah Jazz
5. Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets in 6


EAST

1. Boston Celtics
8. Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics in 4

2. Detroit Pistons
7. Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons in 5

3. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic in 7

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards in 7

 

[rony31]

the West is absolutely ridiculous this year... like.. RIDICULOUS

WEST

1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Denver Nuggets
LA Lakers in 6

2. New Orleans Hornets
7. Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks in 7

3. San Antonio Spurs
6. Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns in 7

4. Utah Jazz
5. Houston Rockets
Utah Jazz in 6


EAST

1. Boston Celtics
8. Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics in 4

2. Detroit Pistons
7. Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons in 6

3. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic in 7

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Washington Wizards
Cleveland Cavaliers in 6

 

[Rocky]

WEST

1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Denver Nuggets
Lakers in 6

2. New Orleans Hornets
7. Dallas Mavericks
Mavs in 7

3. San Antonio Spurs
6. Phoenix Suns
Spurs in 7

4. Utah Jazz
5. Houston Rockets
Jazz in 6


EAST

1. Boston Celtics
8. Atlanta Hawks
Celtics in 4

2. Detroit Pistons
7. Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit in 5

3. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors
Orlando in 7

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Washington Wizards
Cavs in 6

 

[ShiftyPowers]

As I said in the other thread, I will not make predictions this year. I don't want to ruin the ability to be a complete neutral in what will turn out to be the best playoffs I can remember.

 

[leungtl]

If the Rockets can somehow make it out of the first round, I will be the happiest person in the world.

 

[Áļéאָ]

1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Denver Nuggets
LA Lakers in 5

2. New Orleans Hornets
7. Dallas Mavericks
New Orleans in 6

3. San Antonio Spurs
6. Phoenix Suns
Spurs in 6 (the league will make sure for that again)

4. Utah Jazz
5. Houston Rockets
Utah Jazz in 6


EAST

1. Boston Celtics
8. Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics in 4

2. Detroit Pistons
7. Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons in 5

3. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic in 6

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Washington Wizards
Cleveland Cavaliers in 7

 

[$teauA]

wtf

look like 5 threads down the page, I opened it up like 4-5 days ago. Merge?

 

[Áļéאָ]

Aint life f**king grand?
The system has won once again. Congrats San Antonio Flops

 

[Parra Power]

Chris Paul. Man, that guy is absolutely incredible - he totally burned Mavs today. He's a top-2 MVP candidate before his 23rd birthday... I can't wait to see how good he'll be in 5 years time.

 

[SlayerDeuS]

Chris Paul is a nut-punching NBA super star!

 

[twigsanberries]

if the rest of the playoffs go anything like this first day, they might go down as the greatest in playoff history. so much energy in the cavs/wizards and suns/spurs game it's ridiculous. james overrated? stevenson was 0-8 before he hit a shot, and james burned him repeatedly on the other end. maybe he should keep his mouth shut?

how bout nash? still a baller. that fade away 3 in the corner could be hit by him and kobe, thats about it. and diaw needs to leave professional basketball. i have never seen a pussier drive than the one he had on duncan in OT, in a pivotal moment. go at him, get a foul and hit free throws, he was in foul trouble anyway douche... man... i bet he's still looking for his testicles.

 

[Áļéאָ]

if the rest of the playoffs go anything like this first day, they might go down as the greatest in playoff history. so much energy in the cavs/wizards and suns/spurs game it's ridiculous. james overrated? stevenson was 0-8 before he hit a shot, and james burned him repeatedly on the other end. maybe he should keep his mouth shut?

how bout nash? still a baller. that fade away 3 in the corner could be hit by him and kobe, thats about it. and diaw needs to leave professional basketball. i have never seen a pussier drive than the one he had on duncan in OT, in a pivotal moment. go at him, get a foul and hit free throws, he was in foul trouble anyway douche... man... i bet he's still looking for his testicles.

Amare is the one who screwed up big time. Sure he scored points, but he was the negative X factor for the Suns D, and in that 1st ot instead of passing the ball to shaq who was right under the basket for an easy 2 and the win... meh

 

[newbie original]

Rockets-Jazz..

Dream-Mailman...err, T-MAC - Buzz Cut

 

[$teauA]

What a fantastic first day that was

Sixers just beat the Pistons in Detroit

 

[twigsanberries]

Amare is the one who screwed up big time. Sure he scored points, but he was the negative X factor for the Suns D, and in that 1st ot instead of passing the ball to shaq who was right under the basket for an easy 2 and the win... meh

amare has NEVER played defense. NEVER. EVER. he's an athletic freak of nature but he is also a pussy. defense takes commitment and the knowledge that you will get hit, and you will have to hit the other guy. He's an awesome weak side shotblocker/help defender, but not a good low post one on one defender. he is an offensive minded player, and a very good one at that. you're right though, he should have passed. i think there are a number of players to blame, and i just kind of focused on that play by diaw. you could see the fear in his eyes as he went toward duncan. i can't say i blame him, but for god's sakes, the man had 5 fouls, he was backpedaling...

 

[$teauA]

It's never gonna happen for T-Mac I'm afraid. Rockets are gonna get swept. Utah isn't losing at home.

 

[rony31]

LoL @ the Wiz trying to take Lebron out. he's not human, so good luck with that.

 

[leungtl]