Does everyone else agree the real finals is the Wcf?

GSP · Post #1 » by **GSP** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:01 am

Seems thats what most thought preseason and then the Bucks exploded.

The East teams are better coaches (Nurse, Spo, Stevens) but the talent difference specially top end is undeniable

This seems alot like 2018

HeartBreakKid · Post #2 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:02 am

Nope.

The Eastern contenders would beat the 2018 contenders asses (compare the 2020 Celtics to the 2018 with rookie Tatum on it) - conversely, the 2018 WC had the Durant Warriors and Harden/CP3 Rockets who would dominate the LA teams.

The West will be favored, but the gap between the Lakers and Clippers just isn't as big as the less sexy Eastern teams. The Nuggets are reasonably competitive with the Clippers and there is nothing to suggest that the Nuggets would beat any of the remaining Eastern teams.

FinNasty · Post #3 » by **FinNasty** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:02 am

Again GSP, as a Miami fan... I hope this thread ages as well as milk lol.

azcatz11 · Post #4 » by **azcatz11** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:03 am

GSP wrote:Seems thats what most thought preseason and then the Bucks exploded.

The East teams are better coaches (Nurse, Spo, Stevens) but the talent difference specially top end is undeniable

This seems alot like 2018

Bucks gunna sweep

WarriorGM · Post #5 » by **WarriorGM** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:03 am

The current WCSF is.

GSP · Post #6 » by **GSP** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:04 am

WarriorGM wrote:The current WCSF is.

Houston is not on the level of the La teams cmon now :lol:

LoveMyRaps · Post #7 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:04 am

Ain't you the same guy that made the ''How dumb are all the "experts" gonna look when Milwaukee runs through Miami?'' thread :lol:

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This has been said before on numerous occasions, but the top 4 teams in the East are stronger than the top 4 teams in the West.

Please actually start watching basketball before making threads.

kobe_vs_jordan · Post #8 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:05 am

It might be but too early to tell really. I like the Celtics/ Heat chances against the west.

picko · Post #9 » by **picko** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:06 am

Not necessarily. The top teams in the East are very good. Both the Raptors and the Celtics had their way with the Lakers during the regular season.

Post #10 » by **Harry Garris** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:09 am

The west teams are more talented, but the top eastern conference teams are much better coached and have better cohesion and chemistry. Either the Lakers or Clippers will be favored to win the finals, but coach Spo or Nick or Brad will make it a close and competitive series.

GSP · Post #11 » by **GSP** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:12 am

Harry Garris wrote:The west teams are more talented, but the top eastern conference teams are much better coached and have better cohesion and chemistry. Either the Lakers or Clippers will be favored to win the finals, but coach Spo or Nick or Brad will make it a close and competitive series.

Talent almost always matters more and wins out in the end. Coaching matters but not that much. this aint the Nfl

2014 Spurs are one of the only times i can remember it not being true for a title run and they were 2-2 with Okc when Ibaka played and Miami while more talented on paper Wade/Bosh were running of fumes by the finals

SFour · Post #12 » by **SFour** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:12 am

GSP with the clutch jinx thread....looks like this season's champion will be from the Eastern conference

Post #13 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:15 am

don't know about the clippers, but the lakers have issues with Toronto and Miami. not so much with the Celtics or the bucks

Dupp · Post #14 » by **Dupp** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:15 am

I believe so. However I agreed with GSP recently and I was derp.

The Laker Kid · Post #15 » by **The Laker Kid** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:18 am

Nope. The bubble is the great equalizer. Anyone’s game right now.

Optms · Post #16 » by **Optms** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:20 am

Only injuries can derail the Kawhi Machine and LeGOAT.

GSP · Post #17 » by **GSP** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:22 am

picko wrote:Not necessarily. The top teams in the East are very good. Both the Raptors and the Celtics had their way with the Lakers during the regular season.

Regular season doesnt matter anymore. Houston microball gave Lakers alot of fits and now when theyre able to lock in theyre already figured out and not on their level

Optms · Post #18 » by **Optms** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:24 am

kobe_vs_jordan wrote:It might be but too early to tell really. I like the Celtics/ Heat chances against the west.

Do you honestly expect either team to halt Kawhi or Lebron in the Finals? Come on bro. You'll need a damn superteam at this point.

kobe_vs_jordan · Post #19 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:30 am

Optms wrote:
kobe_vs_jordan wrote:It might be but too early to tell really. I like the Celtics/ Heat chances against the west.

Do you honestly expect either team to halt Kawhi or Lebron in the Finals? Come on bro. You'll need a damn superteam at this point.

They don't have to halt them to win 4 games. If Heat playoff offense holds up, they definitely have a chance.

Raps in 4 · Post #20 » by **Raps in 4** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:32 am

Any of the remaining eastern teams easily sweep aside the LA chumps in the finals.