Hot Race for the 5th Spot In The East. Who'll Get It?

[5DOM]

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Not sure just yet, cause there's been so many injuries, revolving door of players and lineup shuffling.. Boobie Gibson (albeit not a star) is a major contributing factor to our team due to his chemistry with LeBron... He's about 2 weeks away...Once he returns, we'll see how our rotations will be set.

Lebron in=Raptors out.
Boobie in or Boobie out doesnt matter

[HumbleBumbleBee]

raps for the 5...

lbj will probably rip us..but BC is far from done rebuilding this team and I want to see what this group is made of

one thing is for the sea of red will be back

[hoop_head]

I think my Raptors will take the 5th seed if Bosh remains healthy.

For a Cavs-Raptors series, Cleveland should win. The Raptors would win a game, maybe two, but the Cavs should take the series.

[Sixersftw]

I like Philly but they have no consistent low post offense, and I'm not sure they play a style of ball that is going to be conducive for playoff style of ball minus the low post option...

your correct in the fact that we have nothing consistent in the low post. Thad young is absolutely amazing in the post, but he is too young to carry that kind of burden, no pun intended. Andre miller also beasts on opposing pg's in the post but we don't have that big man to go to yet.

our style of ball is playing hard defense leading to a pretty damn good. When we are forced to play in the half court, it's entirely on the andres and lou williams in the 2nd unit. (think more 2000s finals era new jersey nets than phoenix suns.)

[celticfan42487]

Raptors have a cupcake and only loss the lead because Bosh was out.

Unless Areneas wasn't high when he said he'd be back wayyy before the playoffs it looks like Raps are the favorites.

That said WAS is good enough on it's own to overcome a harder schedual. I just don't think they'll be able to put it together with the injuries this quick for the next ten games.

As a BOS fan I'm glad WAS isn't going to be the eight seed. We haven't played agaisnt Areneas all year but our biggest weakness is strong PGs[ Deron,Billups,B.Didy,Areneas].

[mg]

I think Toronto gets the 5th seed. Maybe they would win another game in a series against Orlando because LeBron doesn't play for the Magic and he's even more of a beast in the playoffs. Bottomline I don't see Toronto, Phil, or Wash getting out of the first round although they could all win a game or two.

Boston is the team that gets to skate in the first round playing a losing team..of course they've earned it with their record.

[hermes]

sixers

[celticfan42487]

It's gana suck for WAS or PHIL when they fall to face DET instead of ORL.

DET vs either WAS or PHIL is going to be boring,frustrating, and an advance for DET.

PHIL vs ORL, hell at least we'll see lots of dunks and 3s from ORL and Iggy.

WASH vs ORL, I'd defentily watch that series. Of course if Areneas is injured then it's not going to be that great.

It will be a great showing of D-12 though. Past couple years he's effectivness offensively in the post would be reduced by about 50% by a tall strong defender that he can't just bully his way through. AND it's the playoffs. If Areneas is playing and it's a tight game down the stretch with Haywood(great man post defender) guarding dwight... then D-12 gets to show how much his game and his mentaility has matured.

Don't get me wrong it won't be a LeBron in ECF coming out party, but it will be a sign that he's arrived as a leader looking for a ring.

Side party: Shard' vs Jamison. Lets see wich one is worthy of their 16 million. Butler vs Hedo, see if Butler is put on Hedo or they play it safe with their SG on Hedo. When Butler plays Hedo though it should be tough agaisnt a stronger/faster player defending him with the refs respect.

[MagicNolesFSU]

hedo just dropped 38. and he was guarding caron all game. And caron was guarding him most of the time. I dont really care who we play. All Teams have a advantage and obvious disadvantages.

[TheRaptor!]

I have NO FEAR for the magic WHAT SO EVER.

[Donkey McDonkerton]

I hate rooting for an opponent, because you have to be careful what you wish for........But, the Wizards would make for a much more interesting series.. Especially since that scrub opened his mouth and called LBJ overrated..

Why do you let it upset you?

[Kosta]

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Not sure just yet, cause there's been so many injuries, revolving door of players and lineup shuffling.. Boobie Gibson (albeit not a star) is a major contributing factor to our team due to his chemistry with LeBron... He's about 2 weeks away...Once he returns, we'll see how our rotations will be set..

We are deep up front, which will be a major plus going into the playoffs.. Especially on the offensive glass.. Considering we're not a great offensive team, obtaining extra possessions is key for this team especially in a low possession playoff game..

If a player like Wally or Delonte can step up and contribute a solid 10-15 consistent points per game, I think we'll be set...Way to inconsistent at this point to get a good read... The TEAM defense took a big step tonight against Detroit.. That was the best defense they played together thus far.. Efforts like that on a consistent basis will make us a tough out... So we'll see..

Who would guard Bosh if you do face us in the 1st round? Ben Wallace? I know Varejao usually does a good job against him, but he's not a guy you want playing major minutes, do you?

All due respect to Cavs fans, I really think Ferry screwed up trading away Drew Gooden.

[prekazi]

hedo just dropped 38. and he was guarding caron all game. And caron was guarding him most of the time. I dont really care who we play. All Teams have a advantage and obvious disadvantages.

39 career high for my man.

[a-rod]

I hate rooting for an opponent, because you have to be careful what you wish for........But, the Wizards would make for a much more interesting series.. Especially since that scrub opened his mouth and called LBJ overrated..

Exactly, taker of your business, and let the chips fall where they may no matter what the consequences, also if you're worried about your opponent you shouldn't be in the playoffs to begin with.

[prekazi]

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Who would guard Bosh if you do face us in the 1st round? Ben Wallace? I know Varejao usually does a good job against him, but he's not a guy you want playing major minutes, do you?

All due respect to Cavs fans, I really think Ferry screwed up trading away Drew Gooden.

There are some good things that Drew can do, but defense is not one of them.

[prekazi]

WIZ already moved up to 5th and Toronto is just an half game away from facing Detroit.