Special K Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 The NBA playoffs are upon us, and there are a lot of interesting first round matchups this year. Lakers/Thunder, Spurs/Mavs, Celts vs. D-Wade come to mind. Being a Magic fan, I am looking foward to a Cavs/Magic conference finals, but the Bobcats should give the Magic a tough first round series. Here's to a great playoffs and GO MAGIC!!!!!
BuffOrange Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 While nba threads always get flamed, I've never been one to hate. But this year - honestly - wake me up when it's down to the Lakers, Cavs & Magic.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 Am I the only Bobcats fan on the board? After a miserable existence as a franchise, they finally scratched and clawed their way to the playoffs. The Cats aren't an offensively talented team, but seem to have a way of beating elite teams. They're 3-1 against the Cavaliers this season, and they've won 6 out of their last 7 against the Lakers. The smart money is on the Magic to win this 2-7 matchup, but don't be shocked if the Bobcats force a game 7 (they're GREAT at home) or even win the series.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 While nba threads always get flamed, I've never been one to hate. But this year - honestly - wake me up when it's down to the Lakers, Cavs & Magic. I wouldn't sleep on the Mavericks...I believe they were the NBA's best team in the second half of the season.
jangalang Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 Thunder! I think they can win 2 in that series. It sucks they had such a rough ending to the season and have to play LA.
Booster4324 Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Not a big fan of the NBA of late, but when I do root, it is for the Grizzlies. On the upside I get to work with one of their cheerleaders on a fairly consistent basis at work.
billsrcursed Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 I wouldn't sleep on the Mavericks...I believe they were the NBA's best team in the second half of the season. That would actually be the Magic if I'm not mistaken...
Special K Posted April 16, 2010 Author Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (SageAgainstTheMachine @ Apr 15 2010, 04:57 PM) I wouldn't sleep on the Mavericks...I believe they were the NBA's best team in the second half of the season. That would actually be the Magic if I'm not mistaken... Yep...the Magic ended the regular season 20-3, including a win over the Mavs.
Buftex Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 I am glad I hate the Mavs...they aren't winning anything this year...big difference between the regular season and playoffs.
John from Riverside Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Im nervous frankly.....my lakers are not playing well at all
Buftex Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Im nervous frankly.....my lakers are not playing well at all I will be shocked if the Lakers are not in the finals... Now, my guys, the Celtics, almost looked like the championship C's from two years ago, last night...great defense...but it was only against the Heat... I expect them to win this series, but anything beyond that would be a miracle...best of luck to everyone with a horse in this race...since I am resigned to the fact that the Lakers will be there (Dallas will not make it to the finals), I am kind of hoping for a Lakers/Magic rematch. Magic are an interesting team. They have a great jump shooting team, even without the Turk, and now they have a little bit of an inside game too...
Rico Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I would like to see someone "Kermit Washington" Kevin Garnett's face.
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Im nervous frankly.....my lakers are not playing well at all I think that was mostly because Bynum wasn't in the lineup. They played like a different team on both ends of the floor this afternoon with him out there. Not a bad game 1, but they need to find some way to control Russell Westbrook. That kid killed them the whole game, what a talent. Way too quick for Fisher to guard off the dribble.
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I will be shocked if the Lakers are not in the finals... Now, my guys, the Celtics, almost looked like the championship C's from two years ago, last night...great defense...but it was only against the Heat... I expect them to win this series, but anything beyond that would be a miracle...best of luck to everyone with a horse in this race...since I am resigned to the fact that the Lakers will be there (Dallas will not make it to the finals), I am kind of hoping for a Lakers/Magic rematch. Magic are an interesting team. They have a great jump shooting team, even without the Turk, and now they have a little bit of an inside game too... The Lakers are really lucking out. Teams in the West keep losing players. The Blazers had a ton of injuries this year, had a good season despite it and lose Roy. The Jazz would have been a very tough out and lose AK 47 and Okur. It's insane. Either way, I'm more excited about the NBA and NHL playoffs than I have been in a long time. A lot of quality young players and teams.
Buftex Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 I would like to see someone "Kermit Washington" Kevin Garnett's face. NEVER!
FluffHead Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 The Thunder are sticking with the Lakers right now. I hope they can keep it up. OKC may be my favorite team to watch in the NBA right now
FluffHead Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Also root for the Magic because the Van Gundy's are from Brockport NY, ye ole alma mater.
Buftex Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 The Celtics handled Miami pretty easily tonight...two huge runs in the second and third quarters....I hadn't seen the Heat play very much this year, but, they are not a very good team...how they won 12 of their last 13 games is beyond me...they have nothing beyond D-Wade, admittedly, a great player...kind of feel sorry for him. That said, I won't be surprised if the Heat get a pride victory at home, but the Celtics win in 5... I don't like the C's chances against Orlando, in the next round, but, you never know...
Special K Posted April 22, 2010 Author Posted April 22, 2010 Well the Magic have taken care of business so far, but there were times in each game where they looked a little shaky. It wouldn't shock me if Charlotte won one of their two home games, but Magic in 5 and on to the semifinals!!
Buftex Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Loved "the truth" hitting the buzzer beater...maybe some life in these old Celtics yet!!
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