Playoffs - Eastern Conference edition

Post #1 » by **count55** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:10 pm

Chat about what's goin' on in the East...hopin' the Sixers can do some dirt for us.

Post #2 » by **mizzoupacers** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:02 pm

My favorite team in the playoffs this year is Whoever Plays Detroit. :wink:

Right now that's Philadelphia. But after doubting them earlier in the year, I'm now believing in the Celtics. It's theirs to lose. And I mean the NBA title, not just the Eastern Conference.

Post #3 » by **count55** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:22 pm

I'm having a hard time seeing anybody beat the C's, here. I haven't seen a field this weak since the used to have the "UCLA Invitational" in the West Region in the 60's...The Bruins and a bunch of random teams so weak it virtually guaranteed Wooden's teams nothing but scrimmages on their way to the final four.

cdash · Post #4 » by **cdash** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:37 am

I'm picking the Celtics, but never count out the team with the best player...not to mention they are the defending conference champions.

blaha112 · Post #5 » by **blaha112** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:46 am

After today's cav's game i gotta say... Lebron is my new MVP. THE CAVS SUCK. Yet he just takes games over. Lebron = MVP.

cdash · Post #6 » by **cdash** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:42 am

I'm a witness.

Post #7 » by **Miller4ever** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:06 am

The Celtics have one of the most unselfish big 3's ever. It's amazing how they can sense when they become the focal point of the defense and immediately get the ball to the open man.

dixava · Post #8 » by **dixava** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:43 pm

Post #9 » by **Miller4ever** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:18 am

Unfortunately, Dwight is not a team. It's Dwight & parts that complement him, like outside shooters such as Hedo Turkoglu.

76ers, anyone? No, they're not actually going to get it, but they are pushing the Pistons into at least a 6-game first round, and I'm pretty sure that that once THAT old team is knocked out, Boston has smooth sailing.

a-rod · Post #10 » by **a-rod** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:34 am

Philadelphia 76ers crush Pistons 95-75 in Game 3, mizzoupacers has to be the happiest guy right about now.... :lol:

Post #11 » by **mizzoupacers** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:28 pm

I'd be a lot happier if I honestly thought the Sixers had a chance to win two more, but hey I'll take what I can get.

Post #12 » by **Miller4ever** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:55 am

I'm SO glad that David Stern did something about that game 4 scuffle between the C's and the Hawks. Oh, wait, he DIDN'T!

What is his problem? Take down Artest, Stoudamire, and Diaw for standing up and taking two steps, but nothing here? I don't get it.

ajizzle · Post #13 » by **ajizzle** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:20 pm

I'm definitely torn between Orlando and Cleveland. I'm going w/ the Cavs, mainly b/c of experience and I think Mike Brown is the best coach in the EC playoffs right now. LBJ, Booby, and Big Z know what it's like to get to the Finals, and unlike 1andDone tournaments in other playoffs, the NBA is much more of a process when crowning champs. They've been there before, they know what it takes, certain role players like West and Wally look good, and I almost forgot about Big Ben winning one. The Cavs are my pick to win the East, and win it all actually.

Post #14 » by **mizzoupacers** » Thu May 1, 2008 2:41 pm

Miller4ever wrote:I'm SO glad that David Stern did something about that game 4 scuffle between the C's and the Hawks. Oh, wait, he DIDN'T!

What is his problem? Take down Artest, Stoudamire, and Diaw for standing up and taking two steps, but nothing here? I don't get it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2bh6u8_VW8&NR=1

I honestly didn't see anything that merited a suspension.

That said, Stern is a twerp. Vernon Maxwell, NBA cancer, goes into the stands and slugs it out with fans. Suspended 10 games. Ron Artest...you know the story.

Thanks again for arbitrarily assigning my team the Death Penalty and killing its prospects for years to come, Stern you little S.O.B.

Post #15 » by **count55** » Thu May 1, 2008 3:04 pm

True, but the guy in the stands thtat Max went after was taunting him about his stillborn child...he deserved to get beaten...

Of course, the real reason Artest (& the Pacers) got smacked so hard was because everything else went out of control in the Palace that night. There was no security and the crowd went absolutely **** when Artest went into the stands.

In the Maxwell incident, I think the crowd pretty much just sat there in shock. Apparently, it's not everyone's first instinct to storm the floor or run over to the exit so you could dump your Mountain Dew on the opposing team's players as they were leaving.

I'm thinking that Max would've gotten a lot worse had the crowd that night been more reasonable and clear-headed like the one in Detroit.

Post #16 » by **Grang33r** » Fri May 2, 2008 2:13 am

Detroit is killing Philly.

87-56 middle of the 4th...

Post #17 » by **mizzoupacers** » Fri May 2, 2008 7:58 pm

Let's Go Magic!!! (clap clap, clap clap)

Post #18 » by **Grang33r** » Sun May 4, 2008 2:05 am

Detroit killed Orlando. If Orlando's 3-pt shooting isn't on, they have no chance. Detroit has too many players who they can rotate on Dwight Howard for the Magic to win. Hedu and Lewis were nowhere in the 2nd half. Maxiell played great on Howard i thought. Orlando is going to need Nelson to have a Deron Williams type series if they want to compete.

I don't have time to look it up now but backcourt scoring totally favored Detroit tonight. Hamilton and Billups dominated Orlando's back court. I mean, Stuckley had as many points as Evans. lol

Post #19 » by **Grang33r** » Mon May 5, 2008 8:24 pm

Anyone think Cavs have any chance vs. Boston?

James is averaging 32pt, 8reb, and 9ast per game vs. Boston this season. That is crazy. Delonte West was brought in for his defensive play and they will need to shut Rondo out. Also, Ben Wallace has to have a vintage Big Ben series, if they want a chance to win.

cdash · Post #20 » by **cdash** » Mon May 5, 2008 8:55 pm

The Hawks just took Boston to a 7th game. I think the defending conference champions have a chance. Never count out the team with the best player on the court..