NBA Playoffs

Pau isn't nearly as good as he used to be, I love Pau but we need to trade him

 

The game tonight is going to decide who wins the series, I guarantee you, if Bosh wasn't injured we would have won in 5 games easily, if we win hopefully Bosh is good for the Eastern finals because were going to need him if we play Boston.

 

This. You know, I never have actually realized the impact of Bosh. I mean, he hit jumpers and got rebounds for for some reason I didn't think it was that much of a deal. I think it is pretty clear now that there is sort of a formula to every team. I know a lot of you know this already but a lot of people outside of sythe don't. A good 7'+ guy is one of those pieces. We see it now with Miami, Hibbert could be a complete monster if they play him more (idk why they didn't small lineup maybe?) , and Gasol in LA did the same thing.

If Hibbert goes 20pts this game I can't see the Heat winning unless LeBron or Wade go 35+.

 

Yeah Bosh's presence itself helps the team a lot, if Haslem plays like he did in the 4th quarter on sunday then we can easily take the win as long as Lebron and Wade both getting 30+.

 

well i know ur happy cuz miami slapped pacers by almost 40 ROFL!!!! and yea i know if bosh wasnt injured pacers wouldent have the slightest chance. but you cant put "ifs" cuz "if" chicago had D rose and joakim noah they would be playing boston right now and not the 76ers

 

Miami's gonna win the series, unless something amazing happens, Indiana got slaughtered (and coincidentally I'm going to Indiana tomorrow for field research!)

Anyways, I still think the West has it in the bag this year. I honestly have no idea who's going to win this matchup, Spurs are lookin' might fine, but Durant/Westbrook are notorious for explosive play.

Heat are most likely going to close it up in Indiana, and the Celtics are likely to clean house as well. Heat vs. Celtics will be a nice match, but I say the Heat walk away with the series in no more than 6 games.

I think OKC/SAS have the ability to close out Miami in 6, unless Lebron develops a clutch game and Bosh is 100% upon return.

 

miami-okc finals would be swag

but the spurs just looking unbeatable. boring

 

How bout them Heat?��

 

bosh wont be back i dont think. and even if he is hell be rusty and i think okc/sas vs miami will close them out in game 6 foreal 4-2 id say

 

Everyone came out and did their thing on game 5, which led to the 30 point game.

Granger and West both fucked up their ankles so I can expect Miami to easily win the series in game 6.

Heats vs. Celtics will be interesting but I can see heat winning in game 6-7

If we have any chance to beat OKC/Spurs then were going to need Bosh back, and if he does come back he will be well rested.

 

Without Bosh, Duncan will eat us apart. Not necessarily because of his current skill, but because they have a genius coach.

 

I don't even believe that Duncan and the Spurs can even beat the Thunder. I think the Thunder will take it in 6.

Also, the spurs are old and there is no way they could keep up with the Heat's fast break scoring.

Would be an interesting series nonetheless.

 

Congratulations to the 76ers extending the series to game seven!

 

Meh, there is no consistency in that series. Now that the Heat have gotten back on track, I see them getting through to the finals.

The series in the west will be great! Didn't the Spurs beat the Thunder 2/3 times in the regular season without Manu? The Spurs will be fine.

I am taking a 5 and a half hour drive to Indy tomorrow to watch game 6. If you are in the area, try to get some tickets on stubhub they are cheap.

 

Lucky you on getting to go to the game.

Haslem is out for game 6, but I still expect us to win 6.

Now that Philly/Boston is going to game 7 that means the Heat are going to have more time to rest before the series which is always good.

 

I was in Indiana earlier today for research, but had to come back to Chicago since I have class tomorrow ;(

Anways, I wouldn't be surprised if the heat close the series tomorrow.

Celtics/sixers game 7 will be a fun watch, the current sixers now remind of the old pistons team (Billups/Wallace x 2/Prince/Hamilton). No real star players, but great team chemistry. Of course, the Pistons were much better at it haha.

Regarding the OKC/SAS series, it's a toss-up, but I wouldn't factor out the spurs just because they're "old". Parker is playing his best ball, Duncan's still a monster, and Ginobili's got plenty in the tank. They have a great support system and Coach Pop is a mastermind. I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs win the series (And the championship for that matter, no way the Heat can handle the Spurs)

 

My initial prediction was MIA-OKC at the finals, with MIA wining
Now I go with SAS-MIA with SAS wining

It's really tough to pick one between SAS and OKC. However, the toughness only goes as far as that. I say that the eastern conference won't win the finals.

 

Right Now, Celtics may or may not lose to the 76ers since they are in game 3. If the Celtics play the Heat, they may have a chance in stopping them due to seniority. 76ers however I don't feel have a chance against the Heat.

The Battle between OKC and Spurs will be difficult. Fresh newcomers vs senior basketball players. If Westbrook can hold Parker down and If Ibaka/Perkins can control Duncan, I feel OKC will win.

Finally in the NBA Finals, OKC will beat the Celtics if they make it. It will be close against the Heat but i feel OKC will beat them in 6 games.

 

Heat advance, it's just the Celtics/76ers left for the conference semi-finals.

 

Indiana (the state) sucks. Now I have 5 hours of cornfields all the way back home. Not to mention the guy two rows in front of me waving a "flopmingo" around like a lunatic (one of the funniest things I have ever seen). Fun game. Now that its down to Philly and Boston, I feel like no matter who wins, the Heat are in such a groove right now that they will move on. I still have a weird feeling about Philly though..