2008 Playoffs Lackluster?

enigmatics · Post #1 » by **enigmatics** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:26 am

For what was touted as one of the most amazing playoffs ever, I dunno if I really buy into that. Looks like there's going to be quite a few game 7's, but what's with all the blowouts?

magicfan4life05 · Post #2 » by **magicfan4life05** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:30 am

there was too much hype, basically the home team wins

Basileus777 · Post #3 » by **Basileus777** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:31 am

Its been a lackluster playoffs, but expectations were too high. Too many people were hyping up the West as the best conference ever.

Lazy Faizy · Post #4 » by **Lazy Faizy** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:33 am

Yeah I'd have to agree. I think the refs have a lot to do with it as well.. The "home cookin" during these playoffs is getting really out of hand.. its turrible!

enigmatics · Post #5 » by **enigmatics** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:36 am

Da Next Tmac wrote:Yeah I'd have to agree. I think the refs have a lot to do with it as well.. The "home cookin" during these playoffs is getting really out of hand.. its turrible!

Hahaha ...... Ya, it's pretty clear these officials call games differently depending on which home floor the game is being played on.

streetp0et · Post #6 » by **streetp0et** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:49 am

the repetitive nature of the home team always winning certainly add to the lacking of luster.

The Diesel · Post #7 » by **The Diesel** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:55 am

I've been pretty disappointed so far...

High 5 · Post #8 » by **High 5** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:55 am

The Hawks making the run they did saved the playoffs for me. Otherwise the playoffs have been extremely boring.

Lazy Faizy · Post #9 » by **Lazy Faizy** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:58 am

High 5 wrote:The Hawks making the run they did saved the playoffs for me. Otherwise the playoffs have been extremely boring.

If only they could have pulled off the upset, that would've been amazing. Celtics = BORING!

Blame Rasho · Post #10 » by **Blame Rasho** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:05 am

It was all downhill after the epic 2OT Spurs/Suns game...

prekazi · Post #11 » by **prekazi** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:06 am

one word is enough to describe this playoffs: BOOORING!

Lazy Faizy · Post #12 » by **Lazy Faizy** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:07 am

Blame Rasho wrote:It was all downhill after the epic 2OT Spurs/Suns game...

That was seriously the only badass game during these playoffs.. and those 3 games where the Hawks beat the Celtics.. thats about it.

Blame Rasho · Post #13 » by **Blame Rasho** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:08 am

Zaza post game speech as well is up there in the highlights...

magicfan4life05 · Post #14 » by **magicfan4life05** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:22 am

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2cQjjvFAf6Q

NOTHING EASY!

Post #15 » by **5DOM** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:30 am

Blame Rasho wrote:It was all downhill after the epic 2OT Spurs/Suns game...

WEFFPIM · Post #16 » by **WEFFPIM** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:18 pm

I don't think I've watched an entire postseason game this season, and to be honest, I haven't really minded.

Rasheeed!!! · Post #17 » by **Rasheeed!!!** » Fri May 16, 2008 5:45 pm

I've watched about 2 games a week and i haven't minded either....will tune int all ECF games and Finals games though.

magicfan4life05 · Post #18 » by **magicfan4life05** » Fri May 16, 2008 6:13 pm

man if the realgm faithful have not been watching most of the games, i wonder what the average nba fan is watching...

stern has a problem on his hands

rewill17 · Post #19 » by **rewill17** » Fri May 16, 2008 6:29 pm

nonsense...not every playoffs are suppose to be a historic playoffs...it been the 2008 Playoffs, thats it. Best teams advanced. Those who deserved it in the second round, got there. Teams playing incredible basketball (at home). Unlike the praised 06 Playoffs where the West had no super elite team other than Dallas and San Antonio and a 60 win team seeded lower than a 44 win team.

ropjhk · Post #20 » by **ropjhk** » Fri May 16, 2008 7:47 pm

I agree that this year has not been nearly as exciting as last year (though last years finals was boring).

Thankfully, there's still hope. With 3 potential game 7s, each potentially being exciting. The conference finals have a great chance of showcasing some exciting matchups, and the Finals will likely be even sided this year.

So far this years playoffs pale in comparison to the excitement we saw last season, but there's still hope for something amazing to happen.