Author Topic: The Official Thread of the NBA Playoffs (Read 25013 times)

Flannel Boy · « **on:** April 16, 2010, 03:43:18 PM »

Mavs in four over the Cavs

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:46:48 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:48:06 PM »

Basketball Jesus will get his first title. Book it.

Mandark · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:48:19 PM »

The West should have a ton of great series.

Once again, the East is top heavier than [female celebrity with big knockers and narrow hips].

No real rooting interest for me, so I'll just pull for every series to go to 7.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:51:56 PM »

Jazz wins it all

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:53:36 PM »

WEST:
-First Round
---Lakers over Thunder (but I want the Thunder to win)--6 games
---Nuggets over Jazz---5 games
---Suns over Trailblazers---5 games
---Mavs over Spurs---7 games

-Second Round
---Nuggets over Lakers---6 games
---Mavs over Suns---6 games

-Third Round
---Nuggets over Mavs---7 games

EAST:
-First Round
---Cavs over Bulls---6 games
---Celtics over Heat---5 games
---Hawks over Bucks---4 games
---Magic over Bobcats---5 games

-Second Round
---Cavs over Celtics---7 games
---Magic over Hawks---6 games

-Third Round
---Cavs over Magic---7 games

FINALS
---Cavs over Nuggets---6 games

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:56:37 PM »

You would pick the Cavs. . . .

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:58:17 PM »

I'm from Cleveland

and gawtam he's sexy

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:00:53 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on April 16, 2010, 03:58:17 PM

and gawtam he's sexy

all over your face?

He's no Steve Nash.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:02:05 PM »

good for whitey

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:02:30 PM »

Thunder in 5 over the Cavs.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:09:47 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:53:29 PM »

Finally, the only good part of the NBA.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2010, 05:15:09 PM »

Lakers over Thunder in 5
Nuggets over Jazz in 6
Trailblazers over Suns in 7
Mavericks over Spurs in 5

Cavaliers over Bulls in 4
Celtics over Heat in 6
Hawks over Bucks in 6
Magic over Charlotte in 4

Lakers over Nuggets in 6
Trailblazers over Mavericks in 5

Cavaliers over Celtics in 5
Magic over Hawks in 5

Trailblazers over Lakers in 6
Cavaliers over Magic in 6

Cavaliers over Trailblazers in 6

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2010, 05:17:11 PM »

That would be the greatest accomplishment in the NBA's history if Portland makes it that far without Brandon Roy.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2010, 05:18:07 PM »

Heart, baby.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2010, 05:33:10 PM »

I'm with you if that happens. It'd be a joy to rub that into the faces of all the Lakers band-wagoners in LA. Even my 80 yr old Grandma is a Lakers fan now. It's sickening.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2010, 05:34:38 PM »

How can anyone NOT living in LA be a Lakers fan?*

*or Yankees fan, or Steelers fan, or Red Sox fan, or Penguins fan

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or Cavs fan

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etiolate · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2010, 07:30:30 PM »

Lakers will probably blow out the Thunder in game 1 and then manage to lose game 2, go to OKC and have a bit of freak out, then eventually wrap it up in six games.

And then lose in the second round.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:41:50 PM »

I don't remember the last time I payed attention to the NBA this season.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2010, 11:52:34 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2010, 11:56:13 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 16, 2010, 09:41:50 PM

I don't remember the last time I payed attention to the NBA this season.

Same. The NBA sucks. I don't even really like the playoffs.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2010, 11:59:01 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 16, 2010, 05:33:10 PM

I'm with you if that happens. It'd be a joy to rub that into the faces of all the Lakers band-wagoners in LA. Even my 80 yr old Grandma is a Lakers fan now. It's sickening.

How the fuck can you be a band-wagoner if you live in the city where the team plays?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2010, 12:26:27 AM »

Pretty easy. You don't get a free pass for choosing to follow a team only if they're winning because you live in the hometown. That's what separates the real fans from BANDWAGON fans.

etiolate · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2010, 01:11:48 AM »

there are no sports fans in LA

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:32:15 AM »

I used to check boxscores/replays every night, but I only did that a couple times this season. Didn't watch any games on ESPN360 either.

I'll no doubt watch some playoff games when I can find them online but jeez, I'm just not into the product anymore. I hate to sound like "that guy" but dammit, NBA basketball is boring. I had a blast going to multiple college games this year, watching the conference tournaments and then watching one of the best and most unpredictable NCAA tournaments I've ever seen.

I've always been into basketball but I'm way more excited about the NFL season starting lol, and can't wait for draft day

etiolate · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:38:01 AM »

I just love basketball enough to watch the NBA, but the college game AND the euro game are far more interesting to watch. The Thunder would be a fun team to watch these playoffs, but I know that due to their market and that Durant still has to earn more "rep" that they won't make it that far. Then I realize I am basing game outcomes on market share, business opportunities and officiating instead of talent comparisons, and I feel a little sick inside.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:10:43 AM »

Sorry, Cleveland has to win a title. It's their first real chance in 30+ and might be their last for another 30 (until the city crumbles and all the franchises move away).

Let us have our one moment.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:49:33 AM »

Quote from: etiolate on April 17, 2010, 01:11:48 AM

there are no sports fans in LA

Have you ever hung out in LA for more than a few hours?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:00:37 AM »

NBA Player "Clutch" Stats, defined as 4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points

per 48 minutes
James 66.1 points, .340 3pFG%, 80% FT, 8.3 assists
Bryant 51.2 points, .357 3pFG%, 82% FT, 3.6 assists
Nowitzki 47.2 points, .667 3pFG%, 98% FT, 5.3 assists

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2010, 03:48:47 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on April 17, 2010, 05:10:43 AM

Sorry, Cleveland has to win a title. It's their first real chance in 30+ and might be their last for another 30 (until the city crumbles and all the franchises move away).

Let us have our one moment.

No, the Mavericks need a championship worse. 10 years in a row with 50+ wins, and nothing to show for it? That's not even fair. You what the only other two teams to get 10 50 win seasons in a row are? The 80's Lakers (5 Titles) and the 00's Spurs (3 Titles).

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2010, 03:53:21 PM »

Quote from: Malek J. Lumberjack Jr. on April 17, 2010, 11:00:37 AM

NBA Player "Clutch" Stats, defined as 4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points

per 48 minutes
James 66.1 points, .340 3pFG%, 80% FT, 8.3 assists
Bryant 51.2 points, .357 3pFG%, 82% FT, 3.6 assists
Nowitzki 47.2 points, .667 3pFG%, 98% FT, 5.3 assists

lol Nowitzski lighting it up in garbage time with his team down double digits

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:06:42 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 17, 2010, 03:53:21 PM

Quote from: Malek J. Lumberjack Jr. on April 17, 2010, 11:00:37 AM
NBA Player "Clutch" Stats, defined as 4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points

per 48 minutes
James 66.1 points, .340 3pFG%, 80% FT, 8.3 assists
Bryant 51.2 points, .357 3pFG%, 82% FT, 3.6 assists
Nowitzki 47.2 points, .667 3pFG%, 98% FT, 5.3 assists

lol Nowitzski lighting it up in garbage time with his team down double digits

Quote

neither team ahead by more than 5 points

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:12:49 PM »

ha, he can't pull off divisive victories

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #34 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:15:55 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 17, 2010, 04:12:49 PM

ha, he can't pull off divisive victories

True, Dirk's a pretty amiable guy, he wouldn't do something to cause a big fight like some players would.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #35 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:28:07 PM »

nevermind

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #36 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:29:47 PM »

Bulls looking like the Bulls

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #37 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:49:07 PM »

There is no reason to watch this series.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:05:53 PM »

Yeah, it's gonna be just like last season for the Cavs, now that I'm seeing this game. Sweep the first two rounds, struggle in the conference finals, my guess.

drew · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:10:26 PM »

i want to punch that guy with the beard in the fucking face

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:14:09 PM »

Brad Miller? He's got some stones. I've always respected his game, first with the Pacers and even as a King. I want to see him fight Lebron. That fight would be nuts.

drew · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:17:27 PM »

not sure, he kind of looks like a russian, he flagrantly fouled lebron and was laughing in the free throw lineup

etiolate · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:20:55 PM »

Brad is actually a temperamental baby.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:43:50 PM »

yeah miller gets all bitchy, gaf responds "omg lebron is soooooo babied"

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #44 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:50:03 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on April 17, 2010, 12:26:27 AM

Pretty easy. You don't get a free pass for choosing to follow a team only if they're winning because you live in the hometown. That's what separates the real fans from BANDWAGON fans.

That's why Detroit Lions fans are as ~~sad~~ real as it gets

drew · « **Reply #45 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:54:38 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on April 17, 2010, 05:43:50 PM

yeah miller gets all bitchy, gaf responds "omg lebron is soooooo babied"

jesus h christ THE GUY PRACTICALLY COLLAPSED ON LEBRON

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #46 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:18:07 PM »

GAF's NBA followers are mostly Lakers fans?

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #47 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:28:14 PM »

Yeah. Well I mean, there's a ton of LA gaffers. Cleveland-GAF is few and far between.

Like Kobe is any less "babied."

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #48 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:35:20 PM »

What's with that dump attracting so many assholes? Showbe fanboys and Sfags are two of the things that I hate most in life. Wish I could meet some of those bitches IRL.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #49 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:47:13 PM »

Eh, I don't really have a problem with people being Kobe fans. Why shouldn't they? He's one of the best players in basketball. I just hate how people can claim to be fans of him but these same people bring a fury against people who are Cavs fans. That's why I don't post in NBA threads anymore.

Reilo was the last straw. He is, to be fair, a fuckwad.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #50 on:** April 17, 2010, 07:04:02 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on April 17, 2010, 06:47:13 PM

Why shouldn't they?

Aside from the fact that Kobe is a fucking dick, he's simply nowhere as good as they think he is. The majority of Lakers fans in LA truly believe that Kobe is the greatest player ever. Yeah, he's good but objective analysis shows that he's clearly a tier below Jordan, Lebron and even several Lakers greats. Kobe dullards will never believe that because they somehow think that stats are biased against him. Predictably, Lakers fans will bring out the championship argument against Lebron but what happens to that logic when they're gushing over how great Jerry West was?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #51 on:** April 17, 2010, 07:39:39 PM »

GAF is silly with their Kobe love and Lebron Hate although I personally have nothing against Kobe. Great player.

drew · « **Reply #52 on:** April 17, 2010, 07:42:03 PM »

how can you hate lebron?

hes a nice guy

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #53 on:** April 17, 2010, 07:52:22 PM »

Kobe is great in the same sense that Jeter is great.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #54 on:** April 17, 2010, 09:11:35 PM »

*mind boggle*

Both are some of the best players in their respective leagues. You be hatin'!

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #55 on:** April 17, 2010, 10:43:13 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 17, 2010, 07:04:02 PM

Aside from the fact that Kobe is a fucking dick, he's simply nowhere as good as they think he is. The majority of Lakers fans in LA truly believe that Kobe is the greatest player ever. Yeah, he's good but objective analysis shows that he's clearly a tier below Jordan, Lebron and even several Lakers greats.

Putting Jordan and Lebron in the same tier. SMH.

Also, Jerry West-led teams went to the Finals like nine times. Stick to medicine, dude.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #56 on:** April 17, 2010, 10:56:00 PM »

Lol, I remember when I cared about the NBA.

I want the Cavs to win. It's been long enough and it's not like the Browns have brought the city any joy once they returned.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #57 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:03:57 PM »

I'd be down with the Cavs winning a title if it weren't for Lebron.

People say Kobe is arrogant, but Bron takes it to a whole different level. With Kobe it's all about the game. Bron has stupid gimmicks like throwing powder into the air, and comments like wanting to be the first billionaire athlete, or "If I can't wear #23, no one should." Shit like that just makes me really want to see him go ringless.

I'd rather see fucking Carmelo Anthony lead his team to a title.

Mandark · « **Reply #58 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:10:52 PM »

Yeah.

On the other hand, there was that time when Kobe raped that chick.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #59 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:12:42 PM »

It's not rape if they drop the charges!

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Author Topic: The Official Thread of the NBA Playoffs (Read 25013 times)