NBA Playoffs Thread 2008

[Destiny's End]

I doubt LeBron would lead the Cavs to the Finals though. They'd lose to Detroit... Fo sho...

Just like how they lost to Detroit last year right?

The only playoff series that doesn't interest me is Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic. I'm just not as hyped up as I think I should be for that game.

I'm am looking forward to seeing how the Pistons handle the 76ers. They were a huge suprise this season.

I am a HUGE Phoenix Suns fan and if yesterday is any indication of how the rest of the series will go, it'll be the best series in the Western Conference. I still have Phoenix in 7 games, but alas I have them falling to the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Amare Stoudemire fouled out of the game which was the main reason why Phoenix lost in the first place. If not for that, and Shaq's foul trouble, Spurs would not have won that game. Think about it. If Shaq had 3 fouls and Ginobli tried that lay up, Shaq would've pancaked him. Spurs are lucky Stoudemire fouled out and Shaq had foul trouble. The golden boy in this was Steve Nash. He always comes through in the clutch. That's why he's my boy. Game 2 will be very different.

I fee sorry for The Rockets, they couldn't pull off the home victory last night, and after 2 games, the series will move to Utah, and they are deadly at home. Houston better pull off a win on Monday because I doubt they can beat Utah on their home court. Little teams have had that luck.

The only team that can halt a Boston/Detroit Eastern Conference Finals is Leborn and The Cavs. Wizards talked too much garbage and Lebron dropped 33 on them. I wouldn't be suprised if Cleveland swept The Wizards. Lebron led his team to the Finals last year by himself, and this time, he has a little bit of help.

As much as I don't like the LA Lakers, they are making it to the Western Conference Finals. They are too good not to make it that far. The Nuggets may be the #2 highest scoring offense, but they give up a lot of points too.

Boston Celtics cannot beat the Pistons. They are simply overrated.

That why they won the season series 2-1? What do mean by overrated? I thought they were too, but when you beat The Spurs twice, blowout The Suns, beat The Lakers, and every other team in the NBA more than once, Overrated does not exist.

[Oblivionite]

Teams change in the playoffs. Boston will not. They way were playing in the seaons is going to be the same exact way they play in the playoffs.

[Krimsun Monkeh]

Just like how they lost to Detroit last year right?

Yeah, except, the Cavs aren't the same as they were last year. They are good this year but, Detroits got a better bench. And better starters ;D.

LeBron can beat the Pistons, but.. They gotta beat Boston first. ;P

Wizards talked too much garbage and Lebron dropped 33 on them

Correction.. 32 points :D

As much as I don't like the LA Lakers, they are making it to the Western Conference Finals. They are too good not to make it that far. The Nuggets may be the #2 highest scoring offense, but they give up a lot of points too.

I actually want Denver to beat L.A. but the chances of that happening are... low
Also, since GS isn't in the playoffs, that would make Denver #1 Scoring Offensive. :D

That why they won the season series 2-1? What do mean by overrated? I thought they were too, but when you beat The Spurs twice, blowout The Suns, beat The Lakers, and every other team in the NBA more than once, Overrated does not exist

I think Washington and Cleveland are the only teams that Boston lost twice to this season. If I remember correctly. :/

[TwilightMan]

Knicks fired Isaiah Thomas.

Lakers game should be coming up in a couple of hours. I can't wait. I hope Kobe comes out League MVP and Finals MVP. He deserves it. But I agree, Boston is overrated. They only became good when Ray Allen and KG came to the team, before that, they seriously SUCKED. But with KG injured, I doubt they sweep Atlanta. Boston in 7.

[Krimsun Monkeh]

Lakers game should be coming up in a couple of hours. I can't wait. I hope Kobe comes out League MVP and Finals MVP. He deserves it. But I agree, Boston is overrated. They only became good when Ray Allen and KG came to the team, before that, they seriously SUCKED. But with KG injured, I doubt they sweep Atlanta. Boston in 7.

I disagree... CP3 is gettin' League MVP.

Boston may be "overrated" but they're still going to get to the Eastern Finals unless LeBron steps it up. Boston will either sweep, or win 4-1.

Nuggets, Lakers game will start in a few minutes.

A.I. and Melo ftw!

[Azazel]

Even though it disappoints me, I think that the Celtics will take it. Easy.

[Destiny's End]

I think Washington and Cleveland are the only teams that Boston lost twice to this season. If I remember correctly. :/

Correction, Wizards beat them 3 times during the season. Twice in Washington and once in Boston. If Celtics were to meet them, they'd have some problems.

LeBron can beat the Pistons

You keep saying that, but again Lebron beat them last year, BY HIMSELF. Detroit can't have that one back.

Boston will either sweep, or win 4-1.

I wouldn't even give Atlanta one game. Boston will sweep 'em.

[TwilightMan]

Originally Posted by Azazel

Even though it disappoints me, I think that the Celtics will take it. Easy.

You obviously haven't heard of the Lakers....

[Azazel]

They're actually my favorite team. Oh, they're also crushing Denver right now, but I still think that the Celtics will take it...

[Oblivionite]

The genius of Phil Jackson is no match for Doc Rivers...

[blinkboy211]

You obviously haven't heard of the Lakers....

The Lackers are a good team but i dont think they are even the best in the West. Of course they have number 1 seed but experience in these pressured situations i think Spurs has that experience. Spurs are my favorite team let alone Duncan my favorite player. This is a true dynasty.

Now Celtics taking it easily i seriously doubt that. I think Detriot will be the one team in the East that could take them to 7 and maybe if Cleveland actually plays like they could they may have a chance. Celtics though are not sure how healthy Kevin Garrnet is. So if he isnt 100% then this team could go down in a hurry unless another player steps up.

[Krimsun Monkeh]

I'm picking SA and DET in the Finals. :/ SA wins in 6.

o_O, well, the Pistons just got an upset so that was a surprise. :/ PHI leads the series 1-0... Surprisingly...

[Frozen Fate]

The West will be interesting because a 48 win team, the Warriors, didn't make it. Also, the West is by far the most stacked it's ever been.

Those 76ers pulled off a big win for me. I think the 2 seeded Detroit might actually lose. They had SOOO many chances to completely run away with the game. A tone point they were on a 27-11 run I believe, but the transition play of the 76ers is working. Anyone else think the 76ers could be a contender this year other than me with a unique trio of young players (Thaddeus Young, Louis Williams, and Rodney Carney) and transition play?

[blinkboy211]

Simply put...NO. The 76ers may push the game to game 6 maybe but the Pistons know how to play and they will come out in game two with alittle revenge on their minds.

The West no doubt will win the Championship again which sort of the reason why i am put off from this year playoffs for basketball. (of course i dislike the NBA so thats another reason)

[TwilightMan]

Originally Posted by blinkboy211

This is a true dynasty.

Actually, the Lakers are a true dynasty and so are the Celtics, and the Bulls. 14 Championships for the Lakers, 16 for the Celtics, and 6 for the Bulls. Well, since the Spurs have 4 ships and Duncan has been on the team those four times, I GUESS you can you count them as a dynasty.