2014 NBA EC Finals: IND (1) vs MIA (2)

Post #301 » by **PaulieWal** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:39 pm

wm3 wrote:Welp the picks are in

Those are from last year I think. Palmer doesn't even work for ESPN anymore. Their pages are messed up. I don't think the predictions are in yet for the Conference Finals.

dr3am · Post #302 » by **dr3am** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:40 pm

Nuntius wrote:
wm3 wrote:Welp the picks are in

Perfect

why is that Nuntius? You thinking upset?

Post #303 » by **Nuntius** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:44 pm

wm3 wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
wm3 wrote:Welp the picks are in

Perfect

why is that Nuntius? You thinking upset?

I just want everyone to consider us the underdog. That's all

PS: Did you post the wrong pic again? :lol:

dr3am · Post #304 » by **dr3am** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:52 pm

Nuntius wrote:
wm3 wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
Perfect

why is that Nuntius? You thinking upset?

I just want everyone to consider us the underdog. That's all

PS: Did you post the wrong pic again?

I don't know to be honest. I went on ESPN.com and here is what they had but it might be old because the picks aren't in for the Spurs-Thunder series and on the headline it shows D-Wade so yea, it may be the wrong pic :lol:

Transistor · Post #305 » by **Transistor** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:09 pm

Heat in 5, possibly 4

It's painful watching the Pacers offense sometimes...this is not gonna be pretty

Colbinii · Post #306 » by **Colbinii** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:12 pm

Transistor wrote:Heat in 5, possibly 4

It's painful watching the Pacers offense sometimes...this is not gonna be pretty

I disagree. I think they split 1/2 and 3/4 and then Miami wins 5 and 6.

BooRadley · Post #307 » by **BooRadley** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:17 pm

I don't think this'll be as easy for Miami as people think. Heat will win, probably in 6, but I expect every game to be close and the Pacers not being able to score in the final minutes just like the Nets. Nets could've been up 3-2 going into Brooklyn if they just made 1-2 more baskets.

Post #308 » by **Nuntius** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:20 pm

wm3 wrote: I don't know to be honest. I went on ESPN.com and here is what they had but it might be old because the picks aren't in for the Spurs-Thunder series and on the headline it shows D-Wade so yea, it may be the wrong pic

Didn't you post the wrong pic in a previous series as well? You are too eager to post them :wink:

dr3am · Post #309 » by **dr3am** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:32 pm

Nuntius wrote:
wm3 wrote: I don't know to be honest. I went on ESPN.com and here is what they had but it might be old because the picks aren't in for the Spurs-Thunder series and on the headline it shows D-Wade so yea, it may be the wrong pic

Didn't you post the wrong pic in a previous series as well? You are too eager to post them

yea I posted the wrong one for Pacers-Wizards...Me sorry

Hero · Post #310 » by **Hero** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:45 pm

Transistor wrote:Heat in 5, possibly 4

It's painful watching the Pacers offense sometimes...this is not gonna be pretty

They didn't sweep Brooklyn, I doubt they will sweep Indiana.

Bank Shot · Post #311 » by **Bank Shot** » Fri May 16, 2014 7:19 pm

Heat in 6. I can't see a team as mentally fragile as Indy taking down the Heat. I think Indy is going to be shocked in game one due to how much of a step up Miami is from Wash/Atl.

orphicwhip · Post #312 » by **orphicwhip** » Fri May 16, 2014 7:52 pm

Here are the correct ESPN picks

BloodyNose · Post #313 » by **BloodyNose** » Fri May 16, 2014 7:57 pm

orphicwhip wrote:Here are the correct ESPN picks

Smash3 · Post #314 » by **Smash3** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:12 pm

I liked it better when we were the "underdogs" :lol:

Post #315 » by **PaulieWal** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:17 pm

Smash3 wrote:I liked it better when we were the "underdogs"

We will be *if* we manage to the make the Finals. Almost all analysts and people are saying that the winner of the West will win this year.

I think Indiana would have been the favorites if they had looked more convincing against the Hawks and Wizards. If you asked people in December who was the favorite in the East, many would have said Indy.

dr3am · Post #316 » by **dr3am** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:22 pm

The Bleacher Report/TeamStream predictions had the Heat winning too but that was due to the Pacers recent struggles. Early on in the year, many believed the Pacers were the favorites heading into an ECF rematch with the Heat & believe this will be the year they finally get over the hump. Game 1 should be interesting because through all the adversity the Pacers have went through in these playoffs they got what they wanted & the goal they set from the offseason & that was making it back to the ECF & this time having HCA against Miami

Post #317 » by **PaulieWal** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:24 pm

wm3 wrote:The Bleacher Report/TeamStream predictions had the Heat winning too but that was due to the Pacers recent struggles. Early on in the year, many believed the Pacers were the favorites heading into an ECF rematch with the Heat & believe this will be the year they finally get over the hump. Game 1 should be interesting because through all the adversity the Pacers have went through in these playoffs they got what they wanted & the goal they set from the offseason & that was making it back to the ECF & this time having HCA against Miami

Yup, pretty much. Indiana is only not being considered a favorite because of their struggles for the last 4 months and they haven't looked that impressive in the playoffs. If you asked the same analysts in December they would probably pick Indiana.

2thehoopand1 · Post #318 » by **2thehoopand1** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:32 pm

2009NBAChamps wrote:Believe in the fish... I mean Pacers.

I think too many people are writing them off in this series. They haven't played up to expectations, but they have gotten it done when needed, and always get up to play the Heat.

Outside of Lebron, the supporting cast hasn't been all that impressive, so it is anybody's game at this point imo.

X-factor for me, outside the obvious in Hibbert, will be David West. If he can take it to Bosh like he did last night and play solid defense, Pacers get a huge edge.

I guess you missed gamed game 5 of Miami vs the nets the supporting cast kept Miami in the game until Lebron went off 2nd half. I wouldn't count in west with much outside of defense. Hilbbert not going avg 22and 18 this series

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2thehoopand1 · Post #319 » by **2thehoopand1** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:35 pm

PaulieWal wrote:
Smash3 wrote:I liked it better when we were the "underdogs"

We will be *if* we manage to the make the Finals. Almost all analysts and people are saying that the winner of the West will win this year.

I think Indiana would have been the favorites if they had looked more convincing against the Hawks and Wizards. If you asked people in December who was the favorite in the East, many would have said Indy.

That's why you don't ask those questions in December and they weren't convincing in those two series so their not favorites . If and buts aren't going help the pacers

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mademan · Post #320 » by **mademan** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:49 pm

If Haslem defends Hibbert like he did in their last matchup, Miami will crush them. It allows them to put Bosh on West, who really struggles against length. Wade/Lebron will take turns on George.

If Hibbert reverts to his 2013 ECF Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mode, then this goes 7 (with Indy possibly winning before). If he keeps struggling or even plays at his pre-struggle season average (13/8 or so), I got the Heat in 5.