'09 Playoffs: The Others
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:03 pm
I thought we could have a thread where we discuss the 7 other 1st round playoff series, with predictions, discussions, thoughts, opinions etc.
Lakers vs Jazz. I'm expecting a snoozer. Jazz are banged up and are rubbish on the road. The Lakers are the Lakers; and although I desperately want them to lose at some point in the postseason, the Jazz won't be the team to do it. Lakers in 4.
Nuggets vs Hornets. This could be a good series. The Nuggets are looking pretty decent, although I find it hard to take a George Karl coached team all that seriously. Any team with Chris Paul on it will be competitive. I'm glad we didn't draw NO in the 1st round. But the Hornets are struggling a bit with injury lately. These guys are in our bracket, so if we get past Dallas one of these two is waiting for us. Anything's better than the Lakers. I say Nuggets in 6.
Blazers vs Rockets. I'm really looking forward to this matchup. The Blazers ended the season hot and could cause a few problems for Houston, and the Lakers in the next round if they advance. The big question is playoff experience, as in the only player in their rotation that has any is Blake. The Rockets play great D and Yao should abuse Oden and Pryzbilla in the post. Hard to pick this one. I'll say Rockets in 7.
Cavs vs Pistons. This could be over really quickly. The Pistons have looked bad pretty much all yr. The Cavs are absolutely rolling and look to be set to get back to the Finals. Cavs in 4.
Celtics vs Bulls. The Bulls did well to secure a playoff spot, and the trade for Salmons and Miller has worked out well for them. But it's hard to imagine the defending champs losing more than one or games in this series. Assuming KG is ready to go, I'd say Celtics in 5.
Magic vs 76ers. I'd rather watch paint slowly dry than watch this series. I caught the Sixers-Bulls game last week and had trouble staying awake. Hopefully Orlando wrap it up in a hurry. Magic in 4.
Hawks vs Heat. This could be interesting. Wade is playing on a Godly level, though he hasn't got a great deal of help. The Hawks have plenty of athletic players and have fairly balanced scoring. I think this is the only first round series in the east that could go the full seven games. I'll say Hawks in 7.
Lakers vs Jazz. I'm expecting a snoozer. Jazz are banged up and are rubbish on the road. The Lakers are the Lakers; and although I desperately want them to lose at some point in the postseason, the Jazz won't be the team to do it. Lakers in 4.
Nuggets vs Hornets. This could be a good series. The Nuggets are looking pretty decent, although I find it hard to take a George Karl coached team all that seriously. Any team with Chris Paul on it will be competitive. I'm glad we didn't draw NO in the 1st round. But the Hornets are struggling a bit with injury lately. These guys are in our bracket, so if we get past Dallas one of these two is waiting for us. Anything's better than the Lakers. I say Nuggets in 6.
Blazers vs Rockets. I'm really looking forward to this matchup. The Blazers ended the season hot and could cause a few problems for Houston, and the Lakers in the next round if they advance. The big question is playoff experience, as in the only player in their rotation that has any is Blake. The Rockets play great D and Yao should abuse Oden and Pryzbilla in the post. Hard to pick this one. I'll say Rockets in 7.
Cavs vs Pistons. This could be over really quickly. The Pistons have looked bad pretty much all yr. The Cavs are absolutely rolling and look to be set to get back to the Finals. Cavs in 4.
Celtics vs Bulls. The Bulls did well to secure a playoff spot, and the trade for Salmons and Miller has worked out well for them. But it's hard to imagine the defending champs losing more than one or games in this series. Assuming KG is ready to go, I'd say Celtics in 5.
Magic vs 76ers. I'd rather watch paint slowly dry than watch this series. I caught the Sixers-Bulls game last week and had trouble staying awake. Hopefully Orlando wrap it up in a hurry. Magic in 4.
Hawks vs Heat. This could be interesting. Wade is playing on a Godly level, though he hasn't got a great deal of help. The Hawks have plenty of athletic players and have fairly balanced scoring. I think this is the only first round series in the east that could go the full seven games. I'll say Hawks in 7.