Who do we want to face in the 1st rnd, 2nd, ecf, and finals?

3peat · Post #1 » by **3peat** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:32 pm

realistically, in your opinion?

1st round - Knicks. sweep
2nd - philly
ecf - celts (well see how we play Orl without Nelson though)
finals - spurs (although im positive LA will be in the finals.

prekazi · Post #2 » by **prekazi** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:06 pm

Knicks-Heat-Magic-Spurs

Roger Murdock · Post #3 » by **Roger Murdock** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:08 pm

1st: Knicks - They arent tough enough to beat us, even one game, sweep.
2nd: 76ers - They don't shoot that well, and don't really have any good mismatches against us.
3rd: Magic - We defend the 3 ball extremely well, if Wallace is back I really like our chances even more.
Finals: Hornets - Who guards LeBron?

kmgarnett21 · Post #4 » by **kmgarnett21** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:32 pm

I wouldve figured Cavs fans respected the C's a little more than this. I know its a foregone conclusion that Cleveland will be in the ECF but 2 out of 3 here say its Orl over Bos? Wow.

If ya'll have to face Miami in the 2nd round, that'd be a fun series. I was thinking about a LeBron vs Wade 7 game series and how entertaining that would be considering they've been 1-upping each other all season long. But even Atl would be a fun series to watch. Cleveland will struggle with either team, moreso than ya'll think, but the Cavs will still make it through.

Good luck the rest of the way, no injuries and HOPE to see you in the ECF.

Cleveland Fan · Post #5 » by **Cleveland Fan** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:45 pm

kmgarnett21 wrote:I wouldve figured Cavs fans respected the C's a little more than this. I know its a foregone conclusion that Cleveland will be in the ECF but 2 out of 3 here say its Orl over Bos? Wow.

If ya'll have to face Miami in the 2nd round, that'd be a fun series. I was thinking about a LeBron vs Wade 7 game series and how entertaining that would be considering they've been 1-upping each other all season long. But even Atl would be a fun series to watch. Cleveland will struggle with either team, moreso than ya'll think, but the Cavs will still make it through.

Good luck the rest of the way, no injuries and HOPE to see you in the ECF.

After the 1st round, the east play-offs will be fun to watch. It shoud come down to CAV'S, Celtic's or Magic, with HCA holding out.

P.S. Thanx for the Class Act post.

LoveThemCavs · Post #6 » by **LoveThemCavs** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:59 pm

1st round- No preference, all those teams fighting for 8 seed will get swept or win no more than 1 game.
2nd round- Miami.. DWade vs LeBron.. Can't go wrong with that. I think Atlanta and Miami are a wash matchup wise for the Cavs. Cavs in 6 either way.
EC Finals- Boston. This where the fun starts. I wouldn't mind Orlando here, but I am strongly of the thinking along the lines of to be the champs, beat the champs. Bring on the Celtics.
Finals - Lakers or Spurs. Lakers are the supposed the favorites at this point. And the Spurs just because of the revenge factor. I don't want fans having an excuse if some other team comes from the west.

Lebron45 · Post #7 » by **Lebron45** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:10 pm

1st bucks
2nd hawks
3rd celtics
4th lakers

atlanta boston and LA will have a hard time vs miami orlando and spurs

Post #8 » by **Rise Against** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:49 pm

First Round - New York / Milwaukee / Anyone else fighting for 8th spot
Second Round - Atlanta / Miami
ECF - Boston / Orlando
Finals - Lakers / Spurs

For some reason, I would rather play the Spurs in the finals for revenge 2 years ago but obviously, a Cavs vs. Lakers series would be more entertaining and worth watching.

eyejayem · Post #9 » by **eyejayem** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:00 am

I thought this was who would you want to face? I dont want to face teams that limit our chances of winning. But if you are saying who would we likely face then?

First Round: NY (So after the win Lebron doesnt have to think twice about going to NY)
Second Round: Mia ( I am hoping that Mia somehow leapfrogs Orl so Wade can go to work on Boston)
Conference Finals: Boston (I want to beat them in 4 or 5 games so Lakers can see we are peaking)
Finals: Lakers (The epic battle of Lebron vs Kobe, is the torch passed on or is Lebron forced to wait)

Gordon Bombay · Post #10 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:05 am

kmgarnett21 wrote:I wouldve figured Cavs fans respected the C's a little more than this. I know its a foregone conclusion that Cleveland will be in the ECF but 2 out of 3 here say its Orl over Bos? Wow.

If ya'll have to face Miami in the 2nd round, that'd be a fun series. I was thinking about a LeBron vs Wade 7 game series and how entertaining that would be considering they've been 1-upping each other all season long. But even Atl would be a fun series to watch. Cleveland will struggle with either team, moreso than ya'll think, but the Cavs will still make it through.

Good luck the rest of the way, no injuries and HOPE to see you in the ECF.

i wouldnt say the c's are being disrespected by prekazi and roger murdock as those two would just prefer to face the magic in the ecf - i dont see this as a prediction at which team will be there (at least that was how i interpreted the aim of this thread)

me personally, i want the c's if we are fortunate enough to advance that far. I want to see how we stack up against them (a to be the best you gotta beat the best type of thing) and too also see if a cleveland team can beat a boston team in the playoffs

playoffs should definitely be fun

witnessmoboobie · Post #11 » by **witnessmoboobie** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:43 am

Who I want:
1st- Knicks
2nd- Hawks
ECF's- Celtics
Finals- Spurs

Who I think we will play:
1st- Knicks
2nd- Heat
ECF- Celtics
Finals- Spurs

Well I guess both lists are basically the same. I don't want to face the Heat (stay away from Wade...that team could be scary in the playoffs and worth one big-time upset).

Cybulski37 · Post #12 » by **Cybulski37** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:10 am

I wouldn't wanna face the Heat at all. I think LBJ is still> Wade, but man, sometimes D-Wade just goes nuts.

Da_James_Gang · Post #13 » by **Da_James_Gang** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:10 am

Who would i want (lol gotta be smart about it)

1st round- Knicks
2nd round- Miami
ECF's- Pistons
Finals- Utah

Who do i think we will play

1st round- Bucks
2nd roud- Miami
Ecf's- Celtics
Finals- Lakers

Post #14 » by **Rise Against** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:47 am

Cybulski37 wrote:I wouldn't wanna face the Heat at all. I think LBJ is still> Wade, but man, sometimes D-Wade just goes nuts.

I feel the exact same way, which is why I hope we avoid them in the 2nd round. Basically in all of the regular season meetings against Miami, the game has been close down the stretch.

witnessmoboobie · Post #15 » by **witnessmoboobie** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:01 pm

Exile23 wrote:
Cybulski37 wrote:I wouldn't wanna face the Heat at all. I think LBJ is still> Wade, but man, sometimes D-Wade just goes nuts.

I feel the exact same way, which is why I hope we avoid them in the 2nd round. Basically in all of the regular season meetings against Miami, the game has been close down the stretch.

Yep that was what I was getting at.

witnessmoboobie · Post #16 » by **witnessmoboobie** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:03 pm

Da_James_Gang wrote:Who would i want (lol gotta be smart about it)

1st round- Knicks
2nd round- Miami
ECF's- Pistons
Finals- Utah

Who do i think we will play

1st round- Bucks
2nd roud- Miami
Ecf's- Celtics
Finals- Lakers

I would like that match-up too :lol:

CzBoobie · Post #17 » by **CzBoobie** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:19 pm

1st round - Knicks (no defense and time for LeBron to boost his playoff stats

)
2nd round - Hawks (as was mentioned before, Dwyane Wade scares the **** out of me)
ECF - Celtics (one word: revenge)
Finals - Jazz (not very likely scenario but whatever...they would have no chance to beat us without having HCA)

Benedict_Boozer · Post #18 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:25 pm

1st round - Don't care. If we draw NYK Lebron would destroy them, so it would be entertaining

2nd round - Both ATL and MIA are tough draws. I think we would beat both teams in 6 games or less, but it would be a rough series. If I had to pick I would go with ATL because of the D Wade factor

ECF - Celtics because of the revenge factor. They knocked us out last year.

Finals - Anyone but the Lakers w/ Bynum.

prekazi · Post #19 » by **prekazi** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:44 pm

kmgarnett21 wrote:I wouldve figured Cavs fans respected the C's a little more than this. I know its a foregone conclusion that Cleveland will be in the ECF but 2 out of 3 here say its Orl over Bos? Wow.

If ya'll have to face Miami in the 2nd round, that'd be a fun series. I was thinking about a LeBron vs Wade 7 game series and how entertaining that would be considering they've been 1-upping each other all season long. But even Atl would be a fun series to watch. Cleveland will struggle with either team, moreso than ya'll think, but the Cavs will still make it through.

Good luck the rest of the way, no injuries and HOPE to see you in the ECF.

It says "who do you want to face!!" I'm %90 sure that we'll meet you guys in the ECF but I PREFER facing Magic! That's it.

InBoobieWeTrust · Post #20 » by **InBoobieWeTrust** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:56 am

1- Knicks
2- Hawks
ECF- Celts(sweet revenge)
Finals- Utah.....clinch the 4th victory of the series at the Q with all the fans reminding Boozer what could have been if he wasn't such a selfish, money-crazed, lying piece of dirt.