1st Official 08 Playoff Series: Wiz vs Cavs

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Who Wins This Series?

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32%
Wizards
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1st Official 08 Playoff Series: Wiz vs Cavs 

Post#1 » by dlts20 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:24 pm

I dont think any other series has been set yet, right? The Wiz have a 2 game lead over Philly & Toroton plus they have the tiebreakers. The Wiz still have a chance to get the HCA but I doubt it. Who do you guys think wins this series,why, and how many games? I think it will be exciting to see again
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Post#2 » by NetsForce » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:26 pm

If Butler is healthy then I'll take the Wizards.
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Post#3 » by Manocad » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:28 pm

NetsForce wrote:If Butler is healthy then I'll take the Wizards.

Ditto. In 7.
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Post#4 » by Farsi Man » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:39 pm

The Wizards are the underdogs here but I think the Wizards can really challenge the Cavs.

Butler will be the MVP if they win though. No one on the Cavs can guard him and he's a good defender who has the size to guard Lebron, not to mention he'll tire Lebron on defense.
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Post#5 » by corona » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:39 pm

how's gilbert looked lately?
i haven't checked at all.

not just statistically....but how's his mobility and ability to get to the rim...etc?
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Post#6 » by TheBigThree » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:44 pm

corona wrote:how's gilbert looked lately?
i haven't checked at all.

not just statistically....but how's his mobility and ability to get to the rim...etc?
The first few games back, shaky at best. Yesterday's game against the Sixers he looked just like his old self. Same explosiveness, and he certainly hasn't lost any of his range.
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Post#7 » by AdamTheGreek » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:48 pm

Wizards in 6, LeBron is suffering and the Cavs f*cked themselves at the trade deadline.
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Post#8 » by dlts20 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:49 pm

I dont understand why people and media keep acting like Gil hanst looked that great until last night. I thought he's been awesome in every game except the Pistons game when our whole team looked like crap. In his 1st game he got 17pts in 20min, in the 2nd game he had 13pts & 8ast in 20min, then he didnt shoot that great against Boston but he made alot of good plays in that game. I think he has looked pretty sharpe
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Post#9 » by UCFJayBird » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:53 pm

Though the Wizards can win, I think i'll take Lebron in 7.
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Post#10 » by 5DOM » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:56 pm

washington because they helped us get closer to the 6th seed and away from detroit
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Post#11 » by carrottop12 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:56 pm

UCFJayBird wrote:Though the Wizards can win, I think i'll take Lebron in 7.
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Post#12 » by Wiz Fo Champz » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:01 pm

Wizards, it's going to be payback time.
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Post#13 » by Dtown84 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:18 pm

I think this is a 6 or 7 game series minimum. If Arenas plays back to form, then I think the Wizards might get some payback.
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Post#14 » by MagicNolesFSU » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:22 pm

Wow no1 taking Lebron? If the series 7 games I take Cleveland. I cant see bron losing game 7 at home.
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Post#15 » by NetsForce » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:22 pm

The Cavs have one scorer outside of Lebron, that scorer being Big-Z. Big-Z however is going to be defended by Brendan Haywood, who has played exceptional defense this year...

It doesn't help much that Daniel Gibsuck is well... Sucking right now...
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Post#16 » by TMACFORMVP » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:26 pm

IMO the most exciting first round series in the East. If Butler is healthy, then I'd likely lean towards them, but one thing you learned last year was to not doubt LeBron.
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Post#17 » by TheOUTLAW » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:53 pm

The entire Cavs team has been terrible lately. I don't give them much chance unless they start playing significantly better than they have.
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Post#18 » by Ballings7 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:03 pm

This can go either way... but I'm gonna go with the Wizards in 6

I like how the Wizards have improved defensively and the chemistry they have developed.

Should be a fun, exciting series :)
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Post#19 » by Mr McDunkonu » Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:54 pm

Wizards in five. The Cavs are a lottery team.
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Post#20 » by Flash3 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:02 pm

LeBron out in the 1st round? Never going to happen.
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