e90post 08 NBA Playoff Clubhouse

3onDubs · 05-14-2008, 09:24 AM

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CP3 is the man!!! I would definitely love to see a different team rather than Lakers or Spurs make it to the finals. Let it be the Hornets or the Jazz.

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Originally Posted by SpecC

i really want to see utah vs new orleans because they are so similar but i am still rooting for the spurs and lakers!

Boston would destroy Utah, Spurs, and New Orleans...none of those teams can match up. The Lakers are undermatched as well, but they've shown that they can handle those situations. I think Lakers vs. Boston will be the most exciting to watch.

nyczyang27 · 05-14-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

Boston would destroy Utah, Spurs, and New Orleans...none of those teams can match up.

As hard as I try to agree with this statement, I just couldnt. Clearly you don't follow Boston games. Doc Rivers and the celts looks pretty shaky in this year's playoffs. They are definitely not playing like their the #1 record 66-16 team. The #1 celtics couldn't even win a road game against the shameful hawks. Doc really needs to make adjustments if they want to beat the Pistons in the conference finals..

3onDubs · 05-14-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nyczyang27

As hard as I try to agree with this statement, I just couldnt. Clearly you don't follow Boston games. Doc Rivers and the celts looks pretty shaky in this year's playoffs. They are definitely not playing like their the #1 record 66-16 team. The #1 celtics couldn't even win a road game against the shameful hawks. Doc really needs to make adjustments if they want to beat the Pistons in the conference finals..

I've been watching them....I agree about the road games, but Boston is going to have home court....

Kensta335 · 05-14-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nyczyang27

As hard as I try to agree with this statement, I just couldnt. Clearly you don't follow Boston games. Doc Rivers and the celts looks pretty shaky in this year's playoffs. They are definitely not playing like their the #1 record 66-16 team. The #1 celtics couldn't even win a road game against the shameful hawks. Doc really needs to make adjustments if they want to beat the Pistons in the conference finals..

+1

Boston were great during the season but are sucking ass in the playoffs. They have the easiest road to the ECF and they are making it harder than it is. Went to game 7 with the 16th seed Hawks and now tied up with the Cavs when Lebron is only shooting like %25 from the field.

nyczyang27 · 05-14-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

I've been watching them....I agree about the road games, but Boston is going to have home court....

That's correct that they will have home court, but still, they absolutely cannot rely on homecourt advantage againsts the Pistons especially if they keep on playing like how they are playing now. Pistons is an excellent road-team and they clearly show it in this year's playoffs.

3onDubs · 05-14-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nyczyang27

That's correct that they will have home court, but still, they absolutely cannot rely on homecourt advantage againsts the Pistons especially if they keep on playing like how they are playing now. Pistons is an excellent road-team and they clearly show it in this year's playoffs.

Right, the next series is going to be interesting....on both sides of the fence

sinnet112 · 05-14-2008, 12:27 PM

Pistons!! They can win on the road, even in Boston.

mrwma237 · 05-14-2008, 01:34 PM

Lakers > Utah tonight.

cyba · 05-14-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwma237

Lakers > Utah tonight.

I hope so dont let me down!

SpecC · 05-14-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

I've been watching them....I agree about the road games, but Boston is going to have home court....

Even with home court in this day and age, I find it very hard to agree. Yes, they have one bad ass combo, but I think the Spurs, Lakers, Hornets and Jazz(maybe) have a decent chance of beating Boston, even in the garden.

What's the main problem that's been really destroying the Celtics this postseason? A very dynamic guard or small forward that drives hard to the basket and forces them to adjust. Parker and Ginobili can do that. Kobe can just score from everywhere! CP3 has to be THE best at doing that right now, and Deron Williams is proving that he is just one notch below CP3, who is very very high. Each of those teams also have someone to guard Garnett decently, and they have at least one person to shut out Piecre or Allen.

To be honest, I've only started watching the Hornets because of the SA series and Chris Paul's steals are really crafty! I can see him picking a slashing pierce or a spinning Garnett now and then. I do want to see the Celtics win, but I know it's going to be a lot harder when they face even the Pistons.

3onDubs · 05-14-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

Even with home court in this day and age, I find it very hard to agree. Yes, they have one bad ass combo, but I think the Spurs, Lakers, Hornets and Jazz(maybe) have a decent chance of beating Boston, even in the garden.

What's the main problem that's been really destroying the Celtics this postseason? A very dynamic guard or small forward that drives hard to the basket and forces them to adjust. Parker and Ginobili can do that. Kobe can just score from everywhere! CP3 has to be THE best at doing that right now, and Deron Williams is proving that he is just one notch below CP3, who is very very high. Each of those teams also have someone to guard Garnett decently, and they have at least one person to shut out Piecre or Allen.

To be honest, I've only started watching the Hornets because of the SA series and Chris Paul's steals are really crafty! I can see him picking a slashing pierce or a spinning Garnett now and then. I do want to see the Celtics win, but I know it's going to be a lot harder when they face even the Pistons.

Yup, I think that both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals will go to 7 games with LA and Boston coming out on top. They'll both be tight, but in the end, I'm confident in the Lakers. They've been playing worse this series with their current line up then any other game since Pau's return....they can only get better from here, and they should once the bench pulls their act together. As for NO, I don't think there's much room for improvement there...they're playing excellent basketball as it is.

Bimmer335i · 05-17-2008, 01:28 AM

So the Lakers moved on...I predicted 4-1 vs Jazz, but I think it'll be 4-2 vs Hornets.

robbensays · 05-17-2008, 05:22 AM

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im gonna say lakers win it in game 6-7. this will be a 6 game series for sure. at least.

just like i predicted.

SpecC · 05-17-2008, 05:24 AM

big congrats to lakers!

and go spurs!

rce90 · 05-17-2008, 05:43 AM

I'd love to see the Lakers go to the Finals again, finally the post-Shaq championship run has begun. Can't wait to see Bynum in the lineup with Gasol that'll be interesting...oh man. But damn don't count out New Orleans just yet, Lakers had no real answers for Deron Williams and possibly they got to go at it again with Chris Paul, if they survive game 7 against the Spurs.

Boston is a great team, but I think Detroit still has a very good chance.

Bimmer335i · 05-17-2008, 09:06 PM

In either case, Lakers will have a handful with either teams. Spurs with tons of experience and they've played each others forever and know each other's strengths and weaknesses, definitely a good matchup and I think the outcome would be all aobut coaching's adjustments.

With Hornets, the Lakers have a better shot just because the lack of experience or less experience on the Hornets part, although they do have Byron Scott, who's been there done that. Hornets also have skills and athleticism which can def. benefit them. Furthermore, David West is now hurting with the back issue, so he may not be 100% effective, and that would help the Lakers, particularly Gasol.

Bottomline, Lakers take series 4-2 against Hornets and 4-3 against Spurs.

What do you guys think!?

ExclusiveDetail · 05-17-2008, 10:42 PM

go spurs!

i hope its spurs and boston in finals. KG vs Duncan!

nyczyang27 · 05-17-2008, 11:44 PM

I CALL : Lakers vs Pistons Finals.. you'll all see.

SpecC · 05-17-2008, 11:49 PM

i can't make my decision until i see NO vs SA. i think it's going to be the winner of that series vs the pistons

Kensta335 · 05-19-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

i can't make my decision until i see NO vs SA. i think it's going to be the winner of that series vs the pistons

I'm picking the Hornets to win. I'm sick of seeing the boring Spurs. Lakers will win the West.

txusa03 · 05-19-2008, 12:05 PM

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I'm picking the Hornets to win. I'm sick of seeing the boring Spurs. Lakers will win the West.

Same here, plus they play at NO and home team have had great success at home (with the Rockets being an exception).

NO > SA tonight! (I hope).

SpecC · 05-19-2008, 12:05 PM

I think the Spurs will lose too, but I'm rooting for them

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mrwma237 Polytech Trooper 44 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2018 F36 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 310/South Bay Beach Cities Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Anyway... Lakers > Utah tonight. __________________ Drive w/ Passion Bucket!
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05-17-2008, 01:28 AM	#232
Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	So the Lakers moved on...I predicted 4-1 vs Jazz, but I think it'll be 4-2 vs Hornets. __________________ Enjoy the ride!
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	big congrats to lakers! and go spurs!
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05-17-2008, 05:43 AM	#235
rce90 Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga iTrader: (0)	I'd love to see the Lakers go to the Finals again, finally the post-Shaq championship run has begun. Can't wait to see Bynum in the lineup with Gasol that'll be interesting...oh man. But damn don't count out New Orleans just yet, Lakers had no real answers for Deron Williams and possibly they got to go at it again with Chris Paul, if they survive game 7 against the Spurs. Boston is a great team, but I think Detroit still has a very good chance.
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05-17-2008, 09:06 PM	#236
Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	In either case, Lakers will have a handful with either teams. Spurs with tons of experience and they've played each others forever and know each other's strengths and weaknesses, definitely a good matchup and I think the outcome would be all aobut coaching's adjustments. With Hornets, the Lakers have a better shot just because the lack of experience or less experience on the Hornets part, although they do have Byron Scott, who's been there done that. Hornets also have skills and athleticism which can def. benefit them. Furthermore, David West is now hurting with the back issue, so he may not be 100% effective, and that would help the Lakers, particularly Gasol. Bottomline, Lakers take series 4-2 against Hornets and 4-3 against Spurs. What do you guys think!? __________________ Enjoy the ride!
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	i can't make my decision until i see NO vs SA. i think it's going to be the winner of that series vs the pistons
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	I think the Spurs will lose too, but I'm rooting for them
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