NBA Playoffs Thread 2008

[Krimsun Monkeh]

KG hasn't been half bad, it's just Pierce and Allen that havn't been playing well. :/ Game 7 is kinda unpredictable but I'm gonna with the Celtics at home.

Utah should've forced a game 7. They had 2 3-point chances in the final seconds but they couldn't convert.

For the Western Finals I'm gonna say... NO/SA beats LA in 6 ;P Jus cuz I hate kobe...
Hate'm so much I aint even gonna capitalize his name :D

EDIT: Why is everyone requestin' NBA sigs? First it was FF, now it's Twilight.... ? Copyin' meh eh?

[Lycanthrope]

I didn't even see yours, Krimsun. I just wanted a CP3 one.

You have Iverson. The Nuggets are done. I'm going for someone who will win the West.

Kobe sucks.

[blinkboy211]

Originally Posted by Frozen Fate

Kobe sucks.

Thank you.

Well Utah should have forced the game 7 but oh well. Guess Lakers are just going to have to get pounded by the Spurs or Hornets.

Also if Boston wants to make it to the Championship they need to get all 3 of their stars performing consistancy. KG is the only one doing well. Pierce had maybe one good game so far but you need to have the team performing overall good in order to win.

Yeha i havent asked for a basketball sig mainly cause i dont care for NBA. I love my sports so i have a say in every sport but my sport is hockey.

[Lycanthrope]

Originally Posted by blinkboy211

Thank you.

Well Utah should have forced the game 7 but oh well. Guess Lakers are just going to have to get pounded by the Spurs or Hornets.

Also if Boston wants to make it to the Championship they need to get all 3 of their stars performing consistancy. KG is the only one doing well. Pierce had maybe one good game so far but you need to have the team performing overall good in order to win.

Yeha i havent asked for a basketball sig mainly cause i dont care for NBA. I love my sports so i have a say in every sport but my sport is hockey.

You're quite welcome.

Hornets will win. 5 or 6 game series with NO winning against the Lakers.

If Boston wants to win a Championship, let alone make it, they need to win on the road. They've lost 6 on the road. The Playoffs have a lost of history related things, such as stats. It's a stat that a team who lost their first 5 playoff games have never won a Championship. Boston's lost 6.

Cleveland will win tomorrow. LeBron hasn't had an amazing game this series. Game 7 is what makes legends. Such as Jordan and Magic. Also, the whole entire Cleveland team is playing well. Delonte West hit some clutch shots. Wally Sczerbiak (SPELLING?) hit an incredibly crucial 3 at the end of the game last night. Ben Wallace has been a force down low, despite only 6 boards last night, but 2 steals and a block is always worth seeing. Ilgauskas had 10 boards last night. Unfortunately, a clutch 3 point shooter in Daniel Gibson messed up his shoulder and is out for 2 weeks.

The key to game 7 will be LeBron. If he can drain his shots (as in not go 9-23) and get above 50%, Cleveland will win this.

[Destiny's End]

Blinkboy and FF. Why all the hate on Kobe?

Sczerbiak (SPELLING?)

Szczerbiak.

Hornets will win. 5 or 6 game series with NO winning against the Lakers.

Spurs are done. They just delayed the inevitable in San Antonio. Game 1, 2, and 5 have all been blowouts in favor of The Hornets. The Spurs are dreaming if they think they're going to the Western Conference Finals. I see NO/LA going 7 games, but I don't know if even The Lakers are good enough to beat New Orleans, but Kobe is good.

If Boston wants to win a Championship, let alone make it, they need to win on the road. They've lost 6 on the road. The Playoffs have a lost of history related things, such as stats. It's a stat that a team who lost their first 5 playoff games have never won a Championship. Boston's lost 6.

Cleveland will win tomorrow. LeBron hasn't had an amazing game this series. Game 7 is what makes legends. Such as Jordan and Magic. Also, the whole entire Cleveland team is playing well. Delonte West hit some clutch shots. Wally Sczerbiak (SPELLING?) hit an incredibly crucial 3 at the end of the game last night. Ben Wallace has been a force down low, despite only 6 boards last night, but 2 steals and a block is always worth seeing. Ilgauskas had 10 boards last night. Unfortunately, a clutch 3 point shooter in Daniel Gibson messed up his shoulder and is out for 2 weeks.

The key to game 7 will be LeBron. If he can drain his shots (as in not go 9-23) and get above 50%, Cleveland will win this.

Quoted for truth. Very well put dude. Game 1 was close and Game 2 and 5 weren't close, but unlike The Hawks, The Cavs have blown out Boston in Cleveland and have the talent to beat Boston. All those hoping for Boston vs LA in the Finals better wait until next year. Cleveland is going to blow Game 7 like Atlanta did. Ben Wallace doesn't need points to be a force, as he reels in some offensive boards. Ilgauskas can rebound and shoot (very good) and Garnett can't handle him. Lebron needs to drop at least 30 pts, but West and Szczerbiak need to take most of the shots. They are the clutch players and can pick up the slack if Lebron has a slow night. This year's NBA Finals belong to Chris Paul and Lebron James. I never saw Detroit beating Boston, or Cleveland for that matter. The Cavs this year are better than last year's team and The New Look Cavs only had one game with Detroit and won. The other 3 losses came before the trade was made.

[marlousmiracle]

Whoa Didn't know there was an NBA thread here at KHinsider.

Anyway, just to out out my thought out in the open.

Boston: will eventually lose. Proven champions win on the road and until they win at least 1 game they're not going anywhere and they seem pretty beatable at home.

Boston/Cleveland Series: Boston wins

Hornets/Spurs series: If I have been taught one thing over the years of watching the NBA, it's to never doubt the Spurs. Yes Chris Paul is a beast an David West is sensational but if the Spurs can find a way to play good in the 3rd quarter, they 'll win the series.

Overall: I got the Lakers against Boston and Lakers winning in 5

[Lycanthrope]

Even if Boston gets past Cleveland, Detroit will stop them. And the Hornets will win tomorrow. David West is expected to play, and Chris Paul will be on in Game 7. As I said about LeBron, Game 7 is what makes games. It's the one game you have to win or go home. Just the sheer motivation of elimination makes stars shine bright in the NBA. Expect a close game, as both teams have great players. But the best player in this series has been and will be Chris Paul. He works well off the ball, he hits his shots, he gets his teammates open. He does everything a point guard should do. Also, both teams have clutch long range shooters. NO has Peja, who has proven time and time again how he shoots well, and SA has Robert Horry, who has been called Mr. Clutch because of how he plays late in Playoff games.

But today, Cleveland will win. But a key player for Boston that must step up for a win today is Rajon Rondo. His shooting this series has been like a roller coaster. He will need to make up for Ray Allen's unacceptable play, and how Pierce hasn't been playing as well as he should.

KG is the only player on Boston's roster who has been consistent this series.

With a Cavs win today, they will need a key player in the middle of their possible match-up with Detroit to come back, Daniel Gibson. If Gibson was playing today, Cleveland would have another great shooting option other than LeBron or Szczerbiak.


Cleveland wins today, New Orleans tomorrow.

[Destiny's End]

Game 7 is what makes games. It's the one game you have to win or go home. Just the sheer motivation of elimination makes stars shine bright in the NBA.

The Atlanta Hawks could've used that speech.

SA has Robert Horry, who has been called Mr. Clutch because of how he plays late in Playoff games.

He hasn't been very clutch in this series. Ginobli is the only guy picking up the slack for the team when they're in New Orleans and Parker and Duncan have horrible games.

With a Cavs win today, they will need a key player in the middle of their possible match-up with Detroit to come back, Daniel Gibson. If Gibson was playing today, Cleveland would have another great shooting option other than LeBron or Szczerbiak.

From what I hear, Gibson won't be playing for quite some time and Gibson is a NEED for the Cavs. West and Szczberiak can't be the only guys taking 3-pt. shots. Damon Jones needs to step up and Lebron James has to be ON in this game. Ilgauskas needs to play how he's been playing throughout the series: Good.

[blinkboy211]

All i have to say is that some misses on when the series ended in my orginal post i have picked right teams so far. If Spur win tonight that means my picks up to the finals were all right.

So Boston again Detriot. Alot of people are saying if this series ends early that would mean Detriot is heading to the championship. If Boston cannot win at least 1 on the road then it is over. But also Boston needs to get Allen going. Allen is possibly one of the best shooters in the NBA and if you get him going then your putting alot more pressure on Detriot. Make them guard 5 players and not just a few every time.

[T-M]

Originally Posted by blinkboy211

If Spur win tonight that means my picks up to the finals were all right.

Looks like you were right.

Finally, the semi-finals are over. Now NO fans at my school can STFU. And, the REAL fun can begin.

[blinkboy211]

Ahh i know i am right. I am amazing i picked the right teams to go to every round so far. Only one more to go.

I think the Spurs can beat the Lakers mainly because of their defense. Kobe will most likely get pressure from either Parker or Bowden. Since this isnt the first time these two met you can be assure that each team may have some ways to exploite the other teams weakness. But i think if Duncan, Parker, and Ginobilli play the way they can their bench will fall into place and thus Spurs will win in 6. Now i want to say 7 games but both of these teams are really good and whoever gets the 3-2 lead then the series is over.

Boston verse Detriot is rather tricky mainly cause the way Boston has played. I want to see Boston in the finals but their average play gives me alittle doubt in picking them. You know Detriot who have players that have been at this spot a few times before will win at least 1 in Boston. That means if Boston wants to win they will need to take one out of Detriot. But can Boston actually bring it together and win one on the road or will the crumble like they been. Pierce showed great play in the game 7 but they need to realize that Detriot is going to pressure Pierce and expectially KG. I say if Boston really wants to win then they need to get Allen going. If you can get Allen going then that opens up space for Pierce and KG as well as bench players. So I am going to stick with my Boston pick and say this series will end in 7.

[Oblivionite]

I'm still calling Spurs and Detroit.

And also, Bulls got first pick in the draft!!!!! sweet!!!!!11

[T-M]

WOOT! Bulls have number 1 Draft Pick! YES! Totally sweet.

I knew it would either be the Bulls, Blazers, or the Heat with the number one pick.

[Lycanthrope]

I want Bston/ SA. I hate both teams, but I hate every team left.But to me,they are the lesser of all evils left. i would rather see Boston win it all.

But I swear, Boston can't go without a road win. 0-6 on the road. That's not a good sign.

[Krimsun Monkeh]

Noooo! I wanted the Rose/Wade combo. :( *crosses fingers* I hope Bulls pick Beasly.

As for me, I prefer Detroit - San Antonio in the Finals. I'm just not feeling Boston anymore. After going 0-6 :/... Meh...