The NBA PlayOffs

[Ninti the Mad]

All I can say is FINALLY.

This is going to be intense. Naturally, I am going for the Spurs but I especially love the Houston/Dallas match up. Texas represent.

Also, I want to see the Nets get whooped on by Miami.

Fuck Vince Carter.

What match ups are you guys looking forward to the most?

[DaveWadding]

A bracket in case someone wants to do predictions.


EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Miami
(8) New Jersey


(4) Chicago
(5) Washington


(3) Boston
(6) Indiana


(2) Detroit
(7) Philadelphia


WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix
(8) Memphis


(4) Dallas
(5) Houston


(3) Seattle
(6) Sacramento


(2) San Antonio
(7) Denver

[The Icon of Elisim]

As far as first round match ups I think San Antonio-Denver will be the best.

Definetly wanna see the Nets blow up. I'm hoping for blowout wins for Miami in games 1 and 2. Then Vince blames Kidd in the post game press conference. Kidd refuses to pass to Carter in game 3 which they get blown out in again. Carter fakes an injury in the first 5 minutes of game 4, Nets win 3 straight. Carter comes back in game 7 and the Nets lose.

[The Icon of Elisim]

Final prediction for me is Phoenix over Detroit in the finals

[packt up]

Lakers vs the summer break

nah seriously any of the West lineups look great particularly Houston/Dallas as you said.

[Ninti the Mad]

How can you pick Phoenix? :'(

Sure, they have the best record but the Spurs won the season series against Phoenix.

[DaveWadding]

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Miami over (8) NJ 4-1
(5) Washington over (4) Chicago 4-2

(1) Miami over (5) Washington 4-1


(6) Indiana over (3) Boston 4-2
(2) Detroit over (7) Philly 4-3

(1) Miami over (2) Detroit 4-3

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix over (8) Memphis 4-0
(5) Houston over (4) Dallas 4-2

(1) Phoenix over (5) Houston 4-1


(6) Sacramento over (3) Seattle 4-3
(2) San Antonio over (7) Denver 4-3

(2) San Antonio over Sacramento 4-1

(1) Phoenix over (2) San Antonio 4-3

FINALS

Phoenix over Miami 4-3

[Crimson]

Houston/Dallas the best match up probably. I will pick Dallas. I like the Kings/Sonics too i hope seattle wins but sactown's playoff experience will probably push them over.

[Ninti the Mad]

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Miami over (8) NJ 4-1
(5) Washington over (4) Chicago 4-2

(1) Miami over (5) Washington 4-1


(6) Indiana over (3) Boston 4-2
(2) Detroit over (7) Philly 4-3

(1) Miami over (2) Detroit 4-3

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix over (8) Memphis 4-0
(5) Houston over (4) Dallas 4-2

(1) Phoenix over (5) Houston 4-1


(6) Sacramento over (3) Seattle 4-3
(2) San Antonio over (7) Denver 4-3

(2) San Antonio over Sacramento 4-1

(1) Phoenix over (2) San Antonio 4-3

FINALS

Phoenix over Miami 4-3


Keep dreaming, Phoenix boy. :mad:

[DaveWadding]

I think I will :cool:

[Y2Ant]

I need a basketball team to root for :(

[PureHatred]

I'm looking forward to the Nugs/Spurs match-up(if TD is even slightly hurting, the Nugs could pull that out) and the Mavs/Rockets match-up.

[Ruien]

(1) Miami (8) New Jersey - 3 - 4


(4) Chicago - (5) Washington 4 - 2


(3) Boston - (6) Indiana 2 - 4


(2) Detroit - (7) Philadelphia 4 - 0


WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix - (8) Memphis 4 - 1


(4) Dallas - (5) Houston 4 - 1


(3) Seattle - (6) Sacramento 4 - 2


(2) San Antonio - (7) Denver 4 - 3

Now thats the way its going to go. Baby Bulls!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DaveWadding]

I need a basketball team to root for :(
Root for the Suns cause our main color is purple :cool:

[Ruien]

Root for the Suns cause our main color is purple :cool:

Acually root for the Raptors. They need a fan and their color is purple.

[Gonzo]

Go Boston. Celtics to the ship whaa.

Nah but my pick is either the Heat or the Spurs.

I hope the Celtics go deep though.

[SammyG]

Go lakers

[Nervous Ferret]

I think New Jersey is going to beat the Clips in 7 for the nba title

[RP]

1st round:


Eastern Conference.


Newjersey over Miami 4-2


Washington over Chicago 4-0


Indiana over Boston 4-2

Detroit over Philly 4-3

Second round :

New Jersey over Washington 4-1

Indiana over Detroit 4-3

Eastern Champion Ship :

Indiana over New Jersey : 4-3


Western Conference:

1st Round:

Pheonix over Memphis 4-1

Dallas over Houston 4-3

Sacramento over Seattle 4-2

Denver over San Antonio 4-2

2nd Round:

Dallas over Pheonix 4-3 ( Dallas plays some defense now.)

Denver over Sacramento 4-2

Western Conference Championship

Dallas over Denver 4-3


NBA Champion ship :

Dallas over Indiana 4-3



( I am a Indiana pacer fan ( being from indiana) but i honestly think my team has a chance and i honestly think this is how the playoffs will unfold. I do believe Dallas will win the title. Imo.)

[DaveWadding]

1st round:


Eastern Conference.


Newjersey over Miami 4-2


Washington over Chicago 4-0


Indiana over Boston 4-2

Detroit over Philly 4-3

Second round :

Miami over Washington 4-1

Indiana over Detroit 4-3

Eastern Champion Ship :

Indiana over Miami : 4-3



Explain this to me, you braindead cockmonkey.

[Nervous Ferret]

You are a fucking idiot bitch, Rectal Pertruder

[RP]

You'll see.

[Nervous Ferret]

shut the fuck up shut the fuck up SHUT THE FUCK UP. you are terrible

[RP]

You try way to hard to be funny. Like you wanna feel special by flaming somebody, but you picked the most inopertuned time to do it. Sad honestly. Just scram.

[RP]

Yah thats right. Keep bad repping me for my picks. You'll love me when its over and i'm right bitches.

[Nervous Ferret]

yeah telling you to shut the fuck up is real funny, I tried to be subtle, I just didn't want to make a scene...


SHUT THE FUCKING EVER FUCK UP!!!!!!!!

[RoXer]

(1) Miami
(8) New Jersey
Miami

(4) Chicago
(5) Washington
hmmmm, Chicago

(3) Boston
(6) Indiana
BosFUCK THIS

(2) Detroit
(7) Philadelphia
SDCASD
FQE
WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix
(8) Memphis
PHOENIX

(4) Dallas
(5) Houston
frgewrgt

(3) Seattle
(6) Sacramento
sdfvsdfv

(2) San Antonio
(7) Denver
sdfvsdfvdfsv


Don't wanna do predictions except for Suns.

[PureHatred]

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Miami
(8) New Jersey
This will go seven, but mainly because Shaq is hobbled. Also, because nothing he's done in the last few month has shwon that VC is anything but a little bitch who will quit at the first sign of presure.

(4) Chicago
(5) Washington
Washington. w/Curry and Deng, I'd take the Bulls. But they have no size now and Hughes and Arenas shut people down defensively.

(3) Boston
(6) Indiana
Boston. O'Neal isn't healthy and w/o Artest they have no one who can stop Pierce and Davis. This goes 7, Pierce averages like 28 a game, and the C's advance

(2) Detroit
(7) Philadelphia
Detroit. My only comment is this: CWebb is a fag.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix
(8) Memphis
Suns. not really close either, unless Mike Miller goes on one of those tears like Chuck Person in '91.

(4) Dallas
(5) Houston
The Mavs are more athletic and physical than they were last year. Plus, they have an angry, 7" tall German guy who can score from anywhere on the floor. Anywhere. That helps...I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the Mavs win it all this year.

(3) Seattle
(6) Sacramento
Seattle. I love Mike Bibby, but he doesn't have enough to drag the rest of these idiots into the second round. Doesn't matter though, because whoever advance gets swept in Round 2.

(2) San Antonio
(7) Denver
This has 'upset' written all over it. TD is gimpy, the Spurs traded or released a lot of the guys who did the dirty work down low, the Nugs can throw 4 quality big men at Duncan, Carmelo can post Bowen up at will, the Spurs are a little soft (OK..actually its just Tony Parker that's soft) and Andre miller has been lights out in the second half.

Two of these games are going to come down to "who makes the last shot?" If Melo steps up and shows that hes not just a scorer but an actual NBA suoerstar- and stars come through in the clutch- then the Nugs win this series and the Spurs have t seriously reevaluate this team's future.

My guess: Nugs in six.

[roach21]

The Lakers are gonna win the whole damn thing cause Kobe doesn't need that lard ass Shaq. :shifty:

[roach21]

Oh shit the Lakers aren't in the playoffs? Pistons over the Spurs in 6 baby!!!!!!

[packt up]

EAST

Miami 4-1 NJ
Chicago 4-2 Washington
Boston 3-4 Indiana
Detroit 4-0 Philly

Miami 4-1 Chicago
Detroit 4-2 Boston

Detroit 4-3 Miami

WEST

Phoenix 4-0 Memphis
Dallas 4-2 Houston
Sacramento 4-2 Seattle
San Antonio 4-3 Denver

Phoenix 4-3 Dallas
San Antonio 4-1 Seattle

Phoenix 4-1 San Antonio

FINALS

Detroit 4-2 Phoenix

[Ninti the Mad]

I love how people view the Spurs as the underdog.

It might bite ya.

[The Icon of Elisim]

They aren't the underdog but you have to admit that the Nuggets match up great against them especially if Duncan is injured

[Nervous Ferret]

wow Rectal, Indiana sure tore it up ehh?

[Ruien]

I love how people view the Spurs as the underdog.

It might bite ya.


It is just everyone that jumped on the Nuggets bandwagon.

[loopydate]

Did anybody see the sign in the crowd at the Palace this afternoon that said:

Ben? Rasheed? Prince? Rip? Billups?
Too Many Questions For Just One Answer

Pretty much sums up this four-game series right there. The Sixers looked good in the first, but that Detroit defense is just too damned good. I really don't think anyone, except maybe the Spurs, can take the O'Brien Trophy from them this year.

[Crazy88s]

Spurs with a hobbling Timmy are better than the majority of the teams out there. Yeah Spurs and Denver will be a good matchup but Melo and Nene will be magicians and show off their disappearing act in the playoffs. Dallas will win in 6. Seattle will probably sweep the fully stocked but shooting blanks Kings. Phoenix will lose one game to Memphis but it will be horrible and all the Grizzlies will have to be shooting lights out. I give them one, but thats stretching it. Spurs are tough and are just playing possum, Manu and TP are awesome together and Glenn Robinson is coming more and more into his own here. Nazzy is also doing what he needs to and everyone in San Antonio will take and AILING Mohammed with 10 points than a healthy Malik Rose giving us 3 points. Spurs are gonna do it. East will be close in the EAST, once it gets to the Finals they have no chance. Not even Detroit or Miami.

[loopydate]

Also, I was just thinking about when Rasheed Wallace talked about how "We're the champs until somebody beats us" in reference to the World Heavyweight Title belts he bought for all of his teammates. Well, I got to thinking, what if the NBA Title was defended like wrestling titles? Well, I'm a dork, so here's this year's NBA Title History:

#1 Detroit Pistons - Defeated L.A. Lakers - 2004 NBA Finals
#2 Toronto Raptors - Beat Pistons 101-89 - 11/5/04
#3 Sacramento Kings - Beat Raptors 108-92 - 11/9/04
#4 Seattle Sonics - Beat Kings 108-78 - 11/10/04
#5 Boston Celtics - Beat Sonics 102-83 - 11/21/04
#6 Indiana Pacers - Beat Celtics 106-96 - 11/23/04
#7 Seattle Sonics (2) - Beat Pacers 103-95 - 11/28/04
#8 Portland Blazers - Beat Sonics 100-94 - 11/30/04
#9 Seattle Sonics (3) - Beat Blazers 99-89 - 12/4/04
#10 Boston Celtics (2) - Beat Sonics 98-84 - 12/11/04
#11 Denver Nuggets - Beat Celtics 100-99 - 12/15/04
#12 Miami Heat - Beat Nuggets 107-100 - 12/17/04
#13 Seattle Sonics (4) - Beat Heat 108-98 - 1/9/05
#14 Los Angeles Clippers - Beat Sonics 103-92 - 1/12/05
#15 Sacramento Kings (2) - Beat Clippers 99-95 - 1/15/05
#16 - San Antonio Spurs - Beat Kings 103-73 - 1/23/05
#17 - Portland Blazers (2) - Beat Spurs 107-99 - 1/24/05
#18 - Dallas Mavericks - Beat Blazers 95-88 - 1/26/05
#19 - Philadelphia 76ers - Beat Mavericks 93-89 - 1/29/05
#20 - Houston Rockets - Beat Sixers 118-95 - 2/2/05
#21 - Seattle Sonics (5) - Beat Rockets 87-85 - 2/22/05
#22 - Milwaukee Bucks - Beat Sonics 99-73 - 2/27/05
#23 - Philadelphia 76ers (2) - Beat Bucks 118-111 - 3/1/05
#24 - New Jersey Nets - Beat Sixers 99-93 - 3/2/05
#25 - Miami Heat (2) - Beat Nets 106-90 - 3/3/05
#26 - Houston Rockets (2) - Beat Heat 84-82 - 3/22/05
#27 - San Antonio Spurs (2) - Beat Rockets 83-70 - 3/27/05
#28 - Denver Nuggets (2) - Beat Spurs 102-84 - 4/1/05
#29 - Houston Rockets (3) - Beat Nuggets 115-87 - 4/16/05

I know that doesn't prove anything except that I have way too much time on my hands.

But it's odd to think of the Houston Rockets as the defending NBA Champions. It's also weird to think of the Sonics as the Triple H of the NBA.

[loopydate]

East will be close in the EAST, once it gets to the Finals they have no chance. Not even Detroit or Miami.
That's what everyone said last year. And this year's Pistons are better than last year's.

[jindrak]

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Miami
(8) New Jersey
I think NJ will take the series in a shocking surprise to everyone who predicted the Heat. The Nets have won 15 of 18 and with RJ in the lineup, the team is much improved.


(4) Chicago
(5) Washington
Chicago, only because I like this young blood talent line-up and its good to see a former perennial playoff team back in the mix. I just wish the Knicks would take notes from the Bulls on how to rebuild a franchise.


(3) Boston
(6) Indiana
Boston. I think the combo of Walker and Pierce will step up in the playoffs, but will "most likely" get eliminated in the next round.


(2) Detroit
(7) Philadelphia
Detroit. Philly has not clicked all season, and I doubt they will now.


WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Phoenix
(8) Memphis
PHX.


(4) Dallas
(5) Houston
Houston because the Rockets are on a hot streak.


(3) Seattle
(6) Sacramento
Toss-up. I'm going with Sac though because they have the experience.


(2) San Antonio
(7) Denver
A healthy Tim Duncan will take the Spurs to the Conference finals at the very least.

[Crazy88s]

I don't deny the Pistons are a good team and they are the closest thing in the east that even compares to a team in the west, but the west is stacked with teams with all kinds of chemistry. The Pistons are good, I just don't think they are as great as last year. Last year they were scary. This year i can only compare them to the Trailblazers when they had all the talent and just teased us on getting to the championship. Good team, just not great. Pistons against anyone in the west, will lose in 6. If its the Spurs or I sure hope its not Phoenix, it will only go five.

[PureHatred]

That's what everyone said last year. And this year's Pistons are better than last year's.

The West isn't as dominant as it has been in recent years, Crazy88s.

And any team that returns all five starters from the team that just won the NBA title is, by definition, a great team.

[Ruien]

I don't deny the Pistons are a good team and they are the closest thing in the east that even compares to a team in the west, but the west is stacked with teams with all kinds of chemistry. The Pistons are good, I just don't think they are as great as last year. Last year they were scary. This year i can only compare them to the Trailblazers when they had all the talent and just teased us on getting to the championship. Good team, just not great. Pistons against anyone in the west, will lose in 6. If its the Spurs or I sure hope its not Phoenix, it will only go five.

Pistions, Miama, Baby Bulls, New Jersy (with Richard Jefferson), and Boston.

Suns, Spurs, Denver, Mavs, and Houston.

All the rest suck on both sides.

You do realize East and West both have good teams now? It is not totally 1 sided anymore.

[Crazy88s]

OK you guys got me. The east and west are composed of good teams, all good in their own right. The east is more of a run and gun with the exception of the pistons which can do both fast pace and half court. The west teams can all play half court but the mavs and the suns can do both. Only thing about those 2 is neither one have d. Spurs disappointed me tonight but I did say Spurs in 6, meaning they would have to lose 2. Just wish it wouldn't have been the first one, and at home at that.

[Splaya]

Honestly all you people picking Miami over Detroit are dead wrong. Detroit has a starting 5 and a 6th man. Miami has Shaq and Wade. Gee I think I'm going to take Detroit over Miami in 6 when it happens

[DaveWadding]

Honestly all you people picking Miami over Detroit are dead wrong. Detroit has a starting 5 and a 6th man. Miami has Shaq and Wade. Gee I think I'm going to take Detroit over Miami in 6 when it happens
Yeah but Shaq and Wade might be as good as the Wallaces, Tayshaun "Aw fuck, we should have taken Carmelo, god damnit" Prince, and Phantom of the Court Rip COMBINED.

[Splaya]

Wadding have you looked at stats otherwise than what Sportscenter shows you. Tayshaun is not just a defender now but a scorer. And yeah Melo was taken a year after Tayshaun. Your thinking of Darko, dipshit. Tayshaun vs Melo anyday of the week, Tayshaun wins. And Rip. Rip? Rip hits big shots all the time. Wade and Shaq are going to be in for a rough ride when they make it to the ECF

[PureHatred]

I think what he was referring to is the fact that the reason the Pistons drafted Darko was because they already had Melo playing the 3. That was their justification on draft day.

And the Heat may only have two name players, but their secondary guys do an excellent job of playing their roles. Last year, the Pistons let Shaq get his and shut down everyone else on the Lakers. With as many shooters as the Heat have, I don't see that happening this year.

It will be interesting to see who gets Billups, though, because right now Jones is playing the point and he would get ate up.

[Splaya]

Tell me you are saying Jones would get ate up and not Billups

[The Icon of Elisim]

Yeah but Shaq and Wade might be as good as the Wallaces, Tayshaun "Aw fuck, we should have taken Carmelo, god damnit" Prince, and Phantom of the Court Rip COMBINED.
Prince fits in much better on that Detroit team than Melo would. When Melo isn't hitting shots on offensive he just stops playing defense. And if you want to compare how Carmelo and Prince have done in the playoffs, Melo has been a bit of a choker while Prince has steped up huge in the clutch (without his block on Reggie Miller last year the Pistons don't win the championship)

[The Outlaw]

Honestly all you people picking Miami over Detroit are dead wrong. Detroit has a starting 5 and a 6th man. Miami has Shaq and Wade. Gee I think I'm going to take Detroit over Miami in 6 when it happens
I'm not saying Miami will beat Detroit, but you need to look at their (Heat) depth chart sonny.

[BCWWF]

First of all Splaya, they picked Darko instead of Melo because they already had Tayshaun, so stop calling DaveWadding a dipshit.

Second of all, the East is still inflated and you are stupid if you can't see that. On the surface it may look like the top of the East is as good as the top of the West, but its not, simply because the West has better teams 1-15.

I will say that there were three teams in the West that were awful, those being New Orleans, Utah, and Portland. Besides that, every team in the West is competition, you can't write off the Clippers, Warriors, Lakers, Wolves, Grizzlies, Nuggets, anybody.

Now you go over to the East, and instead of having three teams of nothing, they have three teams that are good, a few teams that can compete, and a bunch of shit. Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Toronto, Orlando, Cleveland, even New Jersey and Philly can be included in there.

You have to realize that if the Timberwolves or Lakers were in the Eastern Conference, they would be in the playoffs right now and Philadelphia and New Jersey wouldn't. It's harder competition, so a team with an identical record in the East and West, you can put money that the Western team is better.

Finally, take a look at Miami's record. 59-23, their record against the Eastern Conference was 41-11, that means that when they faced Western Conference teams they were 18-12. OVER HALF OF THE HEATS LOSSES WERE TO WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAMS, AND THEY PLAYED 22 MORE GAMES AGAINST EASTERN TEAMS.

It is rediculous and stupid for anybody to try to claim parity just because losing teams didn't make the playoffs.

[BCWWF]

Nowthen I will go into my prediction. Honestly, I think that Detroit has a better overall team then Miami. These are the only two teams in the East with a legit post presence, one is the most dominant player in the league and one has two of the top defensive big men in the league.

I think that when it comes down to it, in the playoffs and under current conditions, the Pistons would win. I don't think Shaq is playing 100% right now and by the time they meet he could be in even worse condition, and even after that the Pistons just clog you up on defense.

Regardless, I think a Western team will win in the end, but Detroit and Miami are the only teams in the East with a legit chance of winning while there are probably six in the West that do.

[Ruien]

First of all Splaya, they picked Darko instead of Melo because they already had Tayshaun, so stop calling DaveWadding a dipshit.

Second of all, the East is still inflated and you are stupid if you can't see that. On the surface it may look like the top of the East is as good as the top of the West, but its not, simply because the West has better teams 1-15.

I will say that there were three teams in the West that were awful, those being New Orleans, Utah, and Portland. Besides that, every team in the West is competition, you can't write off the Clippers, Warriors, Lakers, Wolves, Grizzlies, Nuggets, anybody.

Now you go over to the East, and instead of having three teams of nothing, they have three teams that are good, a few teams that can compete, and a bunch of shit. Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Toronto, Orlando, Cleveland, even New Jersey and Philly can be included in there.

You have to realize that if the Timberwolves or Lakers were in the Eastern Conference, they would be in the playoffs right now and Philadelphia and New Jersey wouldn't. It's harder competition, so a team with an identical record in the East and West, you can put money that the Western team is better.

Finally, take a look at Miami's record. 59-23, their record against the Eastern Conference was 41-11, that means that when they faced Western Conference teams they were 18-12. OVER HALF OF THE HEATS LOSSES WERE TO WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAMS, AND THEY PLAYED 22 MORE GAMES AGAINST EASTERN TEAMS.

It is rediculous and stupid for anybody to try to claim parity just because losing teams didn't make the playoffs.

Please, read Dave's post. He was the one that mixed up Darko and Prince, Splaya was just telling him. That is all I read of your post, because you have no idea about sports.

[DaveWadding]

Please, read Dave's post. He was the one that mixed up Darko and Prince, Splaya was just telling him. That is all I read of your post, because you have no idea about sports.I didn't mix ANYONE up. Which should pretty obvious because three INTELLIGENT people (TIOE, BCWWF, and PH) picked up on what I was trying to say, while two known mongoloids (yourself, splaya) did not.

[BCWWF]

Lol.

DaveWadding made a comment about the Pistons not taking Carmelo because they already had Tayshaun Prince, also a young small forward.

Splaya midunderstood what Dave was saying and pointed out that the Pistons took Darko, not Tayshaun, instead of Carmelo.

The Icon of Elism, PureHatred, and myself pointed out how he was misinformed.

Both you and Splaya look retarded for not only being wrong, but being pompous and gay about it.

[Splaya]

I am pompous cause Detroit will repeat

[BCWWF]

I think Detroit has a good chance of taking the East again aswell, but what we are talking about is how you and Ruien are acting like ass holes when you aren't even right

[MoRcHeEbA]

BRING OUT THE BROOMS BABY [/Ricky Davis]

[Gonzo]

:mad: Slut.

[The Outlaw]

BRING OUT THE BROOMS BABY [/Ricky Davis]
lol

[BCWWF]

T-Mac is a stud. I used to not like him and question his drive, but I think he has proven quite a bit this season.

[RP]

BRING OUT THE BROOMS BABY [/Ricky Davis]


Whoops! Pacers 82 Boston 79.

[DaveWadding]

Whoops! Pacers 82 Boston 79.
You're a FUCKING IDIOT.

[RP]

Indiana matches up so horribly against Boston. That team is full of slashers and penatrators. We cant stop penatration at all . We get killed on offesive boards. I think we match up much better with Detroit or Miami.

[PureHatred]

T-Mac is a stud. I used to not like him and question his drive, but I think he has proven quite a bit this season.

Yeah. I was thinking the same thing. Dallas should've won that game. But TMac would not allow his team to fold. He psuhed Yao to a career game and then completely took over that game. Every time it seemed the Mavs were gonna pull away, Mac would hit these "ice water running through his veins" kind of shots.

And that look he gave after he hit the game winner....that "I just tore out your heart" scowl...priceless. :lol:

I picked the mavs, and they are a better team than they were last year(despite what Kenny & Chuck said, they do play D) but Houston is executing in the clutch. I honestly think that Avery Johnson ( a great coach who was the one who got through to that team about playing defense) doesn't have enough experience in close games. They had problems getting the ball to Dirk down the stretch, why not change tactics and find Finley?

Damn, I love the play-offs.

[RP]

You're a FUCKING IDIOT.


Lets see if the Suns get out of the second round jackass. I doubt they will even get past Memphis.

[Nervous Ferret]

Rectal Pertruder, Do you act this fucking retarded away from your computer?

[BCWWF]

There is no doubt that the Suns beat Memphis, unless things go drastically different the West will be represented by Houston or Phoenix.

[Bad Guy]

Detroit v Houston finals.

Not sure who I'm taking yet.

[Nark Order]

Sac will beat Seattle but will fall soon after. And if they do somehow make it to the Western Conference finals The Suns (Who are going to win everything) will destroy them.

[Nark Order]

Lets see if the Suns get out of the second round jackass. I doubt they will even get past Memphis.
Are you joking? The Suns are going to rock ass this year. I'm predicting them to win it all this year.

[Bad Guy]

Lets see if the Suns get out of the second round jackass.
Whatever this joker is smoking, I want some of it right now. It has GOT to be some strong stuff.

[weather vane]

Celtics all the way baby. Get ready.

[The Icon of Elisim]

Just gotta say that Houston has been playing amazing in this series (about 20 times better than I expected) but anyone that thinks that they'll go to the finals is crazy. They don't have the front court depth to cover Amare and no matter how good Yao is playing right now, he doesn't have the conditioning to run up and down the floor for half a game.

I have to give respect to McGrady, the last two games he's played better than I've ever seen him play. I'd say its some of the best basketball I've ever seen (I'm still a relatively new fan of the league, only started watching in 2000 or so).

[Gonzo]

Celtics all the way baby. Get ready.
Hell yeah mother fucker. Probably going to drop another game to Indy but they'll take the series in 6 I think. I hope too. :D

[Ruien]

Just gotta say that Houston has been playing amazing in this series (about 20 times better than I expected) but anyone that thinks that they'll go to the finals is crazy. They don't have the front court depth to cover Amare and no matter how good Yao is playing right now, he doesn't have the conditioning to run up and down the floor for half a game.

I have to give respect to McGrady, the last two games he's played better than I've ever seen him play. I'd say its some of the best basketball I've ever seen (I'm still a relatively new fan of the league, only started watching in 2000 or so).

He can match Amare, but then you have Marian. He can not match both.

[PureHatred]

Lotta people talking about how weak the Heat's bench was weak, looked very misinformed tonight.

They are role players who play their role perfectly.

And Zo might go through kidneys the way Nelly goes through Cristal, but if he plays like that through the playoff, Pat Riley gets his parade in downtonw Miami this year. Everyone loves the Wallace boys, but not even they can hang with Shaq AND a frisky Zo.

[SammyG]

Seattle lookin damn impressive today, maybe they stand a chance too

[The Icon of Elisim]

Lotta people talking about how weak the Heat's bench was weak, looked very misinformed tonight.

They are role players who play their role perfectly.

And Zo might go through kidneys the way Nelly goes through Cristal, but if he plays like that through the playoff, Pat Riley gets his parade in downtonw Miami this year. Everyone loves the Wallace boys, but not even they can hang with Shaq AND a frisky Zo.
Its easy for a bench of role players to look great when they are playing New Jersey. Wait until they have to face a real team.

[PureHatred]

Its easy for a bench of role players to look great when they are playing New Jersey. Wait until they have to face a real team.

Hi. The Nets were 16-5 down the streatch, and ANYTIME your team waxes a team in the playoffs to go up 2-0 when that team is fighting for its playoff lives, AND your franchise player is on the bench, its impressive.

[The Icon of Elisim]

Those 16 wins were against New Orleans, Orlando, Chicago, Utah, Indiana twice (no Jermaine O'neal), Charlotte, LA Clippers, New York twice, Cleveland and Philli. Add two wins against Boston and one against Washington at the end of the season.

Its called strength in schedule.

[PureHatred]

I'm not sure where you're going with this: even if you say that the Nets aren't a good team, are you really trying to say the Heat are going to have troubles in Round 2 with either the Wiz or the Bulls? Are you saying the Heat aren't a good team? I'm not sure what you're actual point is.

Are you going to be one of those idiots who waits until the Heat lose to the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals or to whoever comes out of the West and then pipes up?: "SEE!! I TOLD YOU THE HEAT SUX!!!"

Being one of the final four teams in the NBA does not make your season a failure.

[The Icon of Elisim]

You said that the Heat bench had a great game in the second game, I said this proves nothing since they were playing New Jersey. Since the Nets suck, the bench of the Heat is going to look alot better than it really is.

I never said that the Heat are bad, I said that you shouldn't be calling their bench good based on one game especially against a bad team. And just because I don't like their bench doesn't mean I don't like the team. They'll make it to the Eastern finals and lose to Detroit. On an unrelated note, that will still be considered a failure since the second they brought in Shaq they became a team that should make it to the finals.

[RP]

I cant believe i picked the Nets over the Heat.

Also , I'm telling you. If Indiana makes it past Boston. They match up really good with Detroit, but we'll definetly need Jermaine O'Neal for that series. IF we get past Boston. Boston's lineup gives us fits.

I'm not saying the Suns are a bad team. Infact they are great, but some of those teams in the west would scare me if i played the Suns style of basketball. Specifically Memphis and Seattle. Cause both of those teams are well coached and can run with the Suns. I doubt Phoenix will match up with Seattle cause that would be a pretty improbable West Finals matchup, but if they did. I wouldnt be shocked at all if Seattle won. Remember how hot Seattle was in the first half of the season? If they play like that... They can beat the Suns.

I also dont by this hype about Houston all of a sudden. I did pick Houston vs Indiana in the prediction thread but comon. Houston is beating up on a Dallas team that isnt playing any defense whatsoever ( which is shocking cause they were playing great defense ). Nowitski is no where to be found. Phoenix could make it a 5 game series against Houston.

[Nark Order]

Seattle lookin damn impressive today, maybe they stand a chance too
Naw, the Kings will take the series (They better)

[SammyG]

Don't think the Kings have what it takes. and by the way i have talked to peja stojakovic :D i saw him in a game when he played in the greek league for paok, talked english to him, hes cool

[Kid Robb]

You never want to call it too early, but lol @ people picking Washington over the Bulls. They may get the crap kicked out of them by Miami, but still, from such a shit start they're pretty good.

[PureHatred]

Nobody said the Bulls were bad. They're just missing tow of their best players including their leading scorer. I'm surprised at how resilient they are for such a young team.

[BCWWF]

Is Deng still out too?

[Ninti the Mad]

Man, I hate how they space out the games now.

Second year they space it out so much and its still gay.

I want to see a Houston/Phoenix matchup. That seris is probably going to steal the playoff highlights.

HURRRRRRRRY

[The Outlaw]

Is Deng still out too?
Yup...Surprising that they are tearing stuff up with two key guys out.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Fucking Celtics just got it handed to them. Fuck

[The Outlaw]

Walker let the emotion get to him. Talk about a guy snapping over nothing.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

O'Neal needs to grow up too though, obviously people are going to attack him like with a bum shoulder.

They both attacked dumb but whatever. I'm not an O'Neal fan at all. I remember a few years back he did work againest the Celts in game 1 - Might have only been the 1st half too. I think he had like 25 points in the 1st alf. Got all cocky and shit. Like "show boating" and what not. Then didn't do shit the rest of the way.

[The Outlaw]

Yeah I'm not a huge Maine fan either.

[RP]

O'Neal needs to grow up too though, obviously people are going to attack him like with a bum shoulder.

They both attacked dumb but whatever. I'm not an O'Neal fan at all. I remember a few years back he did work againest the Celts in game 1 - Might have only been the 1st half too. I think he had like 25 points in the 1st alf. Got all cocky and shit. Like "show boating" and what not. Then didn't do shit the rest of the way.

I remember that game. :lol: I thought he would score 60 on you guys.


I cant believe i'm bout to start this shit with you again. I battled you in the Colts/ Pats matchup and now Pacers / Boston....


First of all. Out of everyteam in the East, the Celtics give us the toughest matchup problems.. Indiana cannot stop slashing backdoor attack the basket style of basketball. For some reason the Celtics have totally went away from this type of basketball. I'm not sure if its Indiana just absolutely controlling the tempo or Boston just isnt doing what they did in Game 1. Maybe a little of both, but i do know one thing; Doc Rivers is a great coach and Danny Ainge knew what he was doing building this team. This will probably go 6 . Possibly 7. I'm taking Indy of course.

Boston has no one to guard Reggie Miller if he's playing his best 39 year old game. He's played that game back to back now. Boston has a problem.


I'll be the first to admit. Jermaine whines sometimes and definetly loses his cool every once in a while. Especially this season, But Antoine Walker is a absolute punk bitch. Going after other players injuries is weak shit! Theres a difference between playing a guy a little rougher cause he's a little gimp in a limb or something, but the two Antoine Walker fouls were bull shit. The rest of Boston played O'neal hard and rough but not over accesive. Hear me out here. The first foul by Walker at first glance, looked like they got tangled up, but when replayed.... It looked like he got under his arm and tried to jerk that shoulder out. The second foul honestly would not have been a big problem if he hadnt blatently thrown his shoulder/arm in the direction of O'neals shoulder. If he was closer he may have connected and if he connected.... O'neal should have and would have knocked him the fuck out! YOU DONT FUCK with a 123 million dollar shoulder . Thats fucking weak. Thats why O'neal shoved him. O'neal might be fined for the shove or something , but Walker should get a heavy fine for his actions and though i dont care either way and i hope this dont happen, i think he will probably get suspending for throwing that ref out of the way.

[RP]

Off topic here:

BTW notice the avatar? I swear i wont take it off til the Colts beat the Patriots. Thats my little promise to myself .

[Nervous Ferret]

gunna have that avatar for a long time :)

reggie divesssssssssssss

[Gonzo]

I said Celtics in 6 and they'll win the next 3 god dammit. :mad:

[Lotus]

It doesn't really matter what any team does, because Detroit is gonna take it again. Detroit/San Antonio in the finals for sure. The two best teams in the league. Miami will lose to Detroit in 7, and San Antonio won't have problems until they get to Detroit. Enough said.

[Ninti the Mad]

It doesn't really matter what any team does, because Detroit is gonna take it again. Detroit/San Antonio in the finals for sure. The two best teams in the league. Miami will lose to Detroit in 7, and San Antonio won't have problems until they get to Detroit. Enough said.


I wouldnt call Seattle and Phoenix/Houston not a problem.

I am tripped out because there are so many good teams this year.

[loopydate]

Well, I guess I was off on the number of games it would take Detroit to knock Philly out.

But only by one.

[The Miz]

Luke Ridnour is gay

[Ninti the Mad]

Holy shit. I never realized how much the Nuggets were assholes.

They deserve what they got tonight. Pieces of shit.

[RP]

Pacers got there shit handed to them. Pathetic excuse for basketball by Indiana. I pray Carlise and Bird have there ass tommorow morning.

[BCWWF]

Yeah I remember the Nuggets from last season in the playoff too. They didn't give any respect to KG or the rest of the Wolves. KG worked his ass off and was far and away the best player in the league, playing with more heart then just about any NBA player, but they gave him no respect. They are just thugs, all of them. They don't have Jon Barry and Chris Anderson anymore, but they were leaders last year, like the hard foul on Wally that nearly broke his back. I hate the Nuggets ever since.

[Gonzo]

Pacers got there shit handed to them. Pathetic excuse for basketball by Indiana. I pray Carlise and Bird have there ass tommorow morning.
Thats how its going to go down the next two games, when Boston wins it out 4-2.

[BCWWF]

I really want to like the Pacers, with Reggie Miller and all, but for some reason I just can't get myself to support Indiana.

[loopydate]

^ Probably 'cause they punch fans.

[Loose Cannon]

hottttt game.

Love watching Iverson play.

[PureHatred]

We have a CWebb sighting, too.

[SammyG]

God, it would be the sweetest thing if the sixers could knock the pistons out

[PureHatred]

That's not happening. Sheed was huge in the OT. Too bad. If the Sixers won today the series probably goes seven, and who knows what happens in a Game 7 with AI involved.

[SammyG]

I wish the wizards and the bulls wouldnt be playing eachother in the first round, it would be sweet if both teams could advance to the second round. Ben Gordon better win 6th man and rookie of the year award

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Celtics played like perfect the other night - Hopefully they can continue to do that. I can't stand the Pacers at all. I'm not expecting much from the C's this year but hopefully they can just get out of the 1st round.

I like Reggie Miller and all but they aren't winning it all so what better team then the Celtics to end his career :cool: Well the Knicks would be the best team to do that but you know.

[Crimson]

lol

Well, the two 8 seeds are done , Sonics better win now someone outtta wake up Rashard Lewis...earn that big contract you bitch.

[RP]

Game five prediction: Reggie scores 30 pts and hits the game winning basket with 2 seconds to go.

[SammyG]

Holy shit at Allen scoring 45 points, dont the sonics play the suns though if they win this series?

[PureHatred]

No. They're the 3 seed. Sonics will play the Spurs/Nugs winner. Either way, they're done.

[SammyG]

Suns Spurs western conference finals

[Ninti the Mad]

Dont hold anything against Seattle, man.

I am scared. :(

[PureHatred]

Suns Spurs western conference finals

Way to go out on a limb. :roll:

[BCWWF]

Nobody thought Seattle had a chance against Sac, so I am not going to count them out. If Rashard pops out anything can happen.

[The Icon of Elisim]

Don't know how anyone could pick Sacramento to beat Seattle. If it was an analyst they were probably trying to be different, and if it was a person then they are probably living in 2002.

[PureHatred]

I don't remember hearing anyone pick Sacramento except Sacramento fans.

[BCWWF]

I don't know anybody who picked Seattle, I thought everybody (on here) was predicting them to be the high seed to lose

[PureHatred]

From the front page, everyone except Wadding who picked Sac really aren't what you'd call reliable basketball sources.

As for the rest of the knowledgeable world, most people picked Seattle.

[Crimson]

I picked the Kings cuz i thought their experience would come thru. well it's not over yet but hopefully the Sonics close it out. and Ray Allen is now my new fav. player :) damn he was tearing it up.

[Ninti the Mad]

HOLY SHIT DID ANYONE SEE THE SPURS/NUGGETS GAME 4 TONIGHT OMFG WTF WAS GOING ON THERE IT WAS LIKE FOREVER AND EVER WITH BULLSHIT CALLS LEFT AND RIGHT AND JUST REALLY A FUCKED UP GAME AND MAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD NEVER END BUT DENVER IS GAY SO HURRAY

[DaveWadding]

From the front page, everyone except Wadding who picked Sac really aren't what you'd call reliable basketball sources.

As for the rest of the knowledgeable world, most people picked Seattle.
If I'm what you call reliable, then you need a new definition.

[PureHatred]

Shut up Wadding. You know you know what you're talking about.

That Spurs/Nugs game was atrocious. I'm surprised Kenyon didn't completely lose it. The refs are getitng worse and worse...that was just inexplicably bad.

[RP]

Shut up Wadding. You know you know what you're talking about.

That Spurs/Nugs game was atrocious. I'm surprised Kenyon didn't completely lose it. The refs are getitng worse and worse...that was just inexplicably bad.


???

Kenyon Martin is a moron. First of all... Why was he guarding Duncan with 5 fouls? I dont care if he demanded to guard him. If it was George Karl. I would have told him to guard Horry or stfu and sit on the bench. As soon as they said on tv that Camby should guard Duncan i thought to myself " Wow Martin is about to foul out of this one quickly cause he's a moron . Sure enough he commited a rediculous foul. I mean he didnt even try to make a play on the ball. It was like he forgot he had 5 fouls, or probably forgot there was even such thing as a foul. Carmello Anthony looked like a superstar tonight. Earl Boykins is just sick. How the fuck is Manu Ginobli so damn good? I love that guy. He's like 6'1 and absolutley hardcore. Ginobli has to be considered a top 15 .. maybe even a top 10 player in the league imo.

[The Outlaw]

What happened?

[Ninti the Mad]

Carmelo Anthony didnt look like a superstar. He looked like he had the refs in his pocket.

For example, that last call, WHEN HE SLIPS BECAUSE OF SWEAT OR SOMETHING ON THE FLOOR, and Duncan gets the foul.

Horrible.

[SammyG]

You guys think the sixers can win in detroit? any chance?

[RP]

That was a brutal call Ninti , but some of the plays he made and the shots he made down the stretch were superstar plays. I dont know how he kept that Boykins pass from going out of bounds . Then to hit the shot after he gathered that pass. With a hand in his face.

Anyways . I have a great feeling about the pacers tonight. I think J.O s gunna have a huge game.

[Bad Guy]

Detroit v Houston finals.

Not sure who I'm taking yet.
lol. Way to go Houston. :roll: Should have just taken the Spurs.

[BCWWF]

I hate to admit it, but the T-Wolves season and the other problems in the NBA have ruined these playoffs for me. I just can't get excited this year.

There was something in the New York Post today (maybe it was the Neward Ledger or whatever) saying that the Nets are going to try to trade for KG...YEAH RIGHT!

[Ninti the Mad]

I hate to admit it, but the T-Wolves season and the other problems in the NBA have ruined these playoffs for me. I just can't get excited this year.

There was something in the New York Post today (maybe it was the Neward Ledger or whatever) saying that the Nets are going to try to trade for KG...YEAH RIGHT!

That would be a pretty amazing lineup.

Hope it doesnt happen.

[The Icon of Elisim]

That would be a pretty amazing lineup.

Hope it doesnt happen.
If the Wolves have any brains, the only player they would consider in that deal would be Kidd. Which makes the New Jersey line up pretty unimpressive

[The Icon of Elisim]

I hate to admit it, but the T-Wolves season and the other problems in the NBA have ruined these playoffs for me. I just can't get excited this year.
I haven't been this excited for the playoffs in years. There are so many stars and great teams to watch.

The quality of the games has been really high compared to other years too

[The Outlaw]

Yeah this year in the NBA has been great. Don't remember the last time I was watching every playoff game I could. And watching more than just the fourth quarter too.

[Kid Robb]

Spoke to soon about the Bulls :(

[Crimson]

Yea this year it has been exciting. Ths scoring is the highest it's been since 1992, with teams like the Suns, and sonics.

[BCWWF]

Another reason is I think I was kinded of burned out after the NCAA season. I followed that real closely this year (since I have a team there now and stuff) and blah, I just got burned out on basketball.

I'm not trying to say this is a bad playoffs though, the Bulls/Wizards is a great matchup, I love the Suns, I hate the Spurs (motivation to cheer against), hate the Nuggets even more, its just too late in the year and I took in too much of it early on. Damn me.


ALSOOO: I was real into the NBA from the start until the Wolves officially sucked, WHERE WERE YOU GUYS THEN?!!

[The Icon of Elisim]

http://www.tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?p=698757#post698757

We already knew the Wolves sucked like 4 months ago

[SammyG]

Sweet shot by Arenas at the buzzer, hopefully the bulls win in washington and it goes 7. i love that series, its pretty much the future of the eastern conference, so many young players in both teams

[RP]

Chicago, Indiana, Washington,Boston, and Lebron James all have great young teams and will make the east the dominant division in a couple of years. IMO.

[RP]

Boston 49 Indiana 43 fucking hell.. Comon Pacers!

[RP]

Reggie is getting hot!

[RP]

Fuck! Pacers down by 10. Sometimes we can slow the transition game. Sometimes we dont. Atleast we arent getting blown out yet. We still have a chance. I think it will come down to the last shot.

[Gonzo]

Nah I don't think so, 7 games it is. I don't think the Pacers will be able to pull it out at this point.

[RP]

Ricky Davis is a arrogant son of a bitch. I hope Reggi sticks it in his face in the 4th qrt. I have a feeling James Jones might be the man in the 4th .

[Gonzo]

I'm not watching it on TV, I just have the Gamecast going on ESPN.com.

[RP]

What a friggin game! Indiana down by 3.

[RP]

Kendrick Perkins :lol:


Reggie is gunna win this one!

[RP]

Best game of the playoffs so far. OVVVVVVVVVVVVVVERRRRTIME!!!!!!!!!

[RP]

REGGIE REGGIE REGGIE REGGIE

[Crimson]

That was not the best game in the playoffs. Both teams played horrible in the final minutes of the 4th quarter. Boston was doing everything they could to give that game away, especially when Pierce got ejected-great going Piercy. And Indiana was launching 3point bricks like no other..oh except for Reggie's airball lol. Both teams deserved to lose..it don't matter though the Pistons are gonna slaughter whoever wins.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

BRUSH THEM HATERS OFF ANTOINE

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/NAF111050522_lower.jpg

[RP]

He better pray he wins Saturday after his comments after the game. Seriously, Miller has struggled two games in a row. You know he's due for a breakout. Why antagonize him after the game ? BTW Pierce's 1st technical was a crock of shit. I have no clue what that was called for. I'm a pacer fan , but i just had to admit that. The second, though well acted by Tinsley, was justified.

[Gonzo]

Sadly Crimson is right. Hopefully Boston pulls this one out but I think even if they don't the Pistons will whoop on whoever advances.

[weather vane]

CELTICS BABYYYYY!

That game almost killed me.

[Gonzo]

I know, they were up for such a long time then practically handed it to the Pacers on a silver platter. Good thing they pulled it out or I would have been pretty heated.

[Kid Robb]

Spoke to soon about the Bulls :(

:( :cry:

[The Outlaw]

:( :cry:
word :(

[Loose Cannon]

yea, wanted the Bulls too. Love young teams

[SammyG]

Pargo should be executed. What the FUCK, he finally gets to see what the court looks like, he hits 3 3's, and hoolly shit, he thinks hes hot shit all of a sudden, taking huge shots and just missing horribly. and wtf at chandler, with like 3 seconds left, after they got that rebound, he shot a jumper from like the top of the key. they were down by 3, he showed his great game awareness there.

[RP]

Can someone tell me why Washington had confeti, fireworks and ROUND 2 T-SHITRS?

[RP]

Can someone tell me why Washington had confeti, fireworks and ROUND 2 T-SHIRTS?

[Corkscrewed]

It's their first playoff series win in over two decades.

[SammyG]

Didnt really matter who won this series, they will get crushed this round

[Ninti the Mad]

Yeah... damn Miami.

[SammyG]

Miami/Detroit is gonna be hot in the Eastern Conference Finals

[RP]

So what does " Toine" think now?

Detroit vs Indiana will be the best series of the playoffs!

[bull c]

Wow, blowouts in both game 7's. Who would've thought...

[Ninti the Mad]

Jesus... what was with Seattle tonight?

3 injuries with only 1 making it back.

Talk about bad luck.

[SammyG]

Ray Ray will be back next game, the allen-bowen matchup seems very interesting to me

[PureHatred]

Heat/Wiz and Spurs/Sonics are gonna go 4 maybe 5. Seattle and Washington are just too soft inside.

[weather vane]

I hate basketball

[Y2Ant]

Come on Dallas :mad:

[Ninti the Mad]

Come on Dallas :mad:


DALLAS

[SammyG]

Detroit by 11 right now

[Crimson]

Mavs/Suns should be the best series this round. up and down,run n gun. fuckin seattle hopefully they can make it a series

[RP]

Give O'neal the ball every damn time you get down the fucking court. OMG!

[RP]

If the Pacers lose tonight. They can forget about anyhopes of winning the series. I think if Detroit gets any more momentum they will mow us down in 4 games. Indiana must win game 2 tonight. More importantly, knock down there open shots tonight. I've never seen a team miss so many wide open looks in the playoffs like Indiana did. Reggie we need you!

[DaveWadding]

Come on Dallas :mad:
127-102 ;)

[RP]

Thats right Detroit sons of bitches! We got your home court right here in Indianapolis.

Jeff FRIGGIN Foster!

[AareDub]

Mavs out strong tonight :cool:

p.s. flagrant foul my ass

[RP]

Dallas is out running the Suns.

[AareDub]

Holy shit what a turnaround

[loopydate]

Thats right Detroit sons of bitches! We got your home court right here in Indianapolis.

Jeff FRIGGIN Foster!
Enjoy it while you can.

[RP]

Enjoy it while you can.


Pistons will get rocked at Conseco.

[RP]

O that was a charge!

[loopydate]

How many times did Detroit beat Indiana at Conseco this year?

Two. Christmas Day (98-93) and January 27 (88-76).

How many times did Indiana beat Detroit at Conseco?

Zero.

[Ninti the Mad]

DALLAS WINS WOO

[RP]

How many times did Detroit beat Indiana at Conseco this year?

Two. Christmas Day (98-93) and January 27 (88-76).

How many times did Indiana beat Detroit at Conseco?

Zero.

How many times did Indiana beat Detroit at the Palace this year? Four times. Twice in the regular season, once in the playoffs and once in the stands.

[SammyG]

I hope the mavs suns goes at least 6

[Y2Ant]

127-102 ;)
108-106 :kiss:

[Y2Ant]

Also, DrA tells me Phoenix stole Steve Nash from Dallas :(

[RP]

Wow. All San Antonio needed to do was hit 2 of the 15 free throws they missed and they would have one the game. If i was San Antonio, i'd rather have a swift kick in the nuts.

[Ninti the Mad]

Yeah, really.

Missed way too many free throws when it really counted.

That game was such a fluke.

[Gertner]

hahahaha @ Shaq "i'm sitting this game out cause I've been playing like Erick Dampier"

[RP]

hahahaha @ Shaq "i'm sitting this game out cause I've been playing like Erick Dampier"



:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[SammyG]

i wonder how dampier feels, first dirk trashes on him, now shaq

[RP]

He was the one that said he was the second best center in the league next to Shaq. Personally i'd take Jeff Foster over Eric Dampier.

[RP]

OK so game 3's tonight. Its Friday the 13th. I think both Indiana and Dallas will win there Game 3's. If i had to put a percentage on it i'd say, Dallas is a 70% chance to win and Indiana about 40%. I think Indiana will pull the upset but i also know Detroit will be pissed tonight. I think Dallas will win cause of Pheonix missing Joe Johnson. There not that deep. I think it may effect them against another run and gun team. Plus Dallas is playing a little defense now.

[The Outlaw]

He was the one that said he was the second best center in the league next to Shaq. Personally i'd take Jeff Foster over Eric Dampier.Of course you would.

LOL @ quote tho

[The Icon of Elisim]

He was the one that said he was the second best center in the league next to Shaq. Personally i'd take Jeff Foster over Eric Dampier.
As far as true NBA centers it goes Shaq, Brad Miller, then everyone else.

[The Miz]

Ben Wallace?

[Crimson]

lol, yea what about Wallace.

woohoo at seattle beating the spurs. fuckin Ginobli is the next Vlade, have u guys seen the ridiculous flops he takes..geezus. a guy that you love on your side but hate him if he's not.

[SammyG]

That flop was hilarious

[Ninti the Mad]

Ginobili = next Jordan

:foc:

[loopydate]

Wow. When did the NBA start allowing football stiff-arms?

[BCWWF]

I'd like Indiana over the Spurs in the finals. If not Indiana then the Suns.

Also, to kick a dead horse some more...I have been one of the few people to at least acknowledge that the Lakers had a just reason in deciding to keep Kobe instead of Shaq, and I think this playoff series really shows why. When you have a guy that big, getting older, he is bound to get some injuries. It's no fault of his own, but I am just pointing out that this is what the Lakers feared when they had the decision to keep Shaq.

That being said, in another thread I said that Shaq was smart by telling the declining Lakers he wanted out and going to a young team on the verge of greatness. Everybody scoffed, acting as if the Heat would be out of the playoffs without Shaq, but I believe after last night my theory is dead on. Without Shaq, the Heat are a great team this year, but with Shaq they are a title contender. Basically, Shaq is a lot smarter and more realistic then Kobe, and you are an idiot if you don't think that Shaq knew how good the Heat were going to be before he accepted the trade there.

[The Icon of Elisim]

Ben Wallace?
I dunno, I know he is a center but I always see him as a converted PF since he is only listed as 6 foot 9

[BCWWF]

Lol, whats Shaqs beef with Dampier anyway? He was calling him soft randomly in a press conference earlier in the year

[RP]

I'm sorry Detroit , but your the defending champions of the NBA. Your facing a team without one of the best players in the league and Jermaine O'Neal only scoring 8 pts and fouling out early. Your getting beat and outplayed most of the game. Being down 18 pts at one point and you hang your loss on a push off by Reggie Miller? What a joke. You were down by 3 pts when Miller even took the shot and Lindsey Hunter barely got touched with that chicken wing . Yet he went down like he was shot in the face. You hang the loss on a push off. Your the defending champs. Sack up and take the loss like a man. Dont use excuses. Your the Champs. Play and act like the champs.

Also guess what Detroit. Your not gunna win Game 3. Forget about it.

[KingofOldSchool]

Pistons are going to win Game 4.

Mark my words.

[BCWWF]

Wasn't last night game 3?

Also, it looked more like a flop then a charge last night, besides the leg thing it looked legit. I'm kinda pissed that Artest can't be in there, because they would be awesome.

Regarding Detroit, I don't think they should have all these expectations. They won the NBA title last year, but there is no doubt that they weren't the best team in the league. I remember specifically the talk going into the playoffs, The Pacers couldn't defend the Spurs/Lakers/Wolves big men in the finals and the Pistons couldn't score enough to win against one of those teams. Then this year they were the exact same team as they were last year, solid all around but by no means the best in the league. I look at them as more of a good team that got it all together in the playoffs rather then the best team in the league that should be expected to win every game.

[loopydate]

Remember last year when Detroit's playoff run was over after the triple-overtime loss to New Jersey? What happened after that?

All it takes is one bit of adversity (whether it's losing a marathon or getting denied a chance to tie), and this team bounces back. They just needed a fire lit under their ass, and last night was what they needed. This series doesn't make it to game seven. Detroit won't lose again.

Until they play Miami. Then they'll lose two or three games.

[BCWWF]

Miami without Shaq is just a good team, but if those two meet you have to give Detroit the edge just because of their package of big men. Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace, and Antonio McDyess are just too dominant compared to Alonzo and Haslem, and I don't think Wade and the Jones' can overpower the Detroit back court. With Shaq back its another story, but it sounds like this is an injury that doesn't just go away.

[RP]

Remember last year when Detroit's playoff run was over after the triple-overtime loss to New Jersey? What happened after that?

All it takes is one bit of adversity (whether it's losing a marathon or getting denied a chance to tie), and this team bounces back. They just needed a fire lit under their ass, and last night was what they needed. This series doesn't make it to game seven. Detroit won't lose again.

Until they play Miami. Then they'll lose two or three games.

Are you serious? You think Indiana went through all the shit they went through this year, to take a 2-1 lead and give up 3 straight to Detroit and lose the series?

Here you go. Indiana in 5 bitch! Now empty your crack pipe and put that rock in there and smoke it!

Detroit wins the next 3.... what a moron.

[loopydate]

We'll see.

[RP]

Indiana down 13 at half but they showed signs of life. I think this will be close.

[SammyG]

Sheed guaranteed it!

[Optik]

Detroits taking this game and game 5 the indies going to take 6 and detroits going to end it at home at game 7...Actually I could care less I just want the series to go 7 games so Miami can get some well deserved rest...

[RP]

Pacers played like little girls today. It was pathetic. Jeff Fost should have been in there for O'Neal. O'Neal was horrible and after that performance he defenetly should not be considered even a top 10 player in the league. That was pathetic. Open shots missed left and right. Dominated on the boards. I dont know wtf Tinsley is doing out there trying to drive Ben Wallace to the basket. Thats just plain retarded. No one is setting screens for Miller. Jackson has about 5 moments per game where he just plain forgets how to play basketball. No one on the bench gave us anything. Pistons had there shit together and beat the piss out of us. We will most likely lose this series now. That was the " Golden Oppurtunity " and we fucking blew it.

[BCWWF]

Free Artest

[RP]

Sheed = Antoine Walker with a awkward birthmark. I love how he has to guarantee a victory over a team they should have swept. You won the title last year you moron! You shouldnt have to guarantee victorys to spark your team. If thats the case then something is definetly wrong.

Hey if Sheed has any balls why doesnt he just guarantee the series victory. O thats right , its because his team was down 2-1 and he doesnt wanna stick his neck out to far for fear that it might get chopped off. That guy needs to grow a set. Its so cliche to predict a victory in a game 4. No actually its just retarded. Its like a Bowler predicting a strike in the 5th frame. I bet he's in the locker room right now screaming " I predicted it .. I predicted it ! " Grats Sheed. You predicted a win over a team you should beat. Does Sheed even know he was a champion last year? Micheal Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, these guys never had to predict a victory when they were down. You know why? Cause they dont have to. There confident in they're ability and they're teams ability to come back and win big games without having to draw any extra attention to the game by making a open ended predictions. thats right Detroit its called a open ended prediction. You lose this game and all we would have heard is how your gunna come back and win the next three. I'm sure Sheed would have predicted that too. Act like a champion you stupid douche. Michael Jordan never had to predict a game 4 victory over the Cavs. He just went out there and won the game period.

Congradulations Rasheed Wallace. You predicted the victory. Your a regular Nostradomus. Now grow a set a predict that we wont win another game in the series. Cause if you cant predict that after your game 4 prediction. Then i smell weakness. And you call yourselves the defending champs.

[The Miz]

is this kid serious

[Loose Cannon]

yea, wow.

I thought I was a little one sided at times, but he's got me beat.

[The Miz]

oh btw

[The Miz]

SONICSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[KingofOldSchool]

Pistons are going to win Game 3.

Mark my words.

Hey, me and 'Sheed have something in common.

We were both correct in our predictions.

[MoRcHeEbA]

you do know they lost game 3 right? it was game 4 today

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

hahahahaha

[SammyG]

So its a birthmark on the top of sheeds head? it looks like a bird took a shit on his head

[Ruien]

Hey, me and 'Sheed have something in common.

We were both correct in our predictions.


LMAO. Yup they are up 3-1 and going to close out the series next game [end sarcasm]

Pistons will lose the series.

[loopydate]

I love how he has to guarantee a victory over a team they should have swept.
So, how's that "Indiana in 5 bitch!" thing workin' out for ya?

[Ruien]

Sheed = Antoine Walker with a awkward birthmark. I love how he has to guarantee a victory over a team they should have swept. You won the title last year you moron! You shouldnt have to guarantee victorys to spark your team. If thats the case then something is definetly wrong.

Hey if Sheed has any balls why doesnt he just guarantee the series victory. O thats right , its because his team was down 2-1 and he doesnt wanna stick his neck out to far for fear that it might get chopped off. That guy needs to grow a set. Its so cliche to predict a victory in a game 4. No actually its just retarded. Its like a Bowler predicting a strike in the 5th frame. I bet he's in the locker room right now screaming " I predicted it .. I predicted it ! " Grats Sheed. You predicted a win over a team you should beat. Does Sheed even know he was a champion last year? Micheal Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, these guys never had to predict a victory when they were down. You know why? Cause they dont have to. There confident in they're ability and they're teams ability to come back and win big games without having to draw any extra attention to the game by making a open ended predictions. thats right Detroit its called a open ended prediction. You lose this game and all we would have heard is how your gunna come back and win the next three. I'm sure Sheed would have predicted that too. Act like a champion you stupid douche. Michael Jordan never had to predict a game 4 victory over the Cavs. He just went out there and won the game period.

Congradulations Rasheed Wallace. You predicted the victory. Your a regular Nostradomus. Now grow a set a predict that we wont win another game in the series. Cause if you cant predict that after your game 4 prediction. Then i smell weakness. And you call yourselves the defending champs.

Ok seriously, please do not post anything in these forums ever again. You just wasted 30 seconds of my life. I like to waste my life my way, not reading some garbage.

[RP]

So, how's that "Indiana in 5 bitch!" thing workin' out for ya?


I dont know if you guys noticed but i riipped the shit out of my team already for that performance. Atleast i'm man enough to do that much.


And wtf are you guys talking about . One Sided? Nevermind the loss. Cuase the Pacers got there ass kicked and i've said as much in the post before my Wallace rant. I'm sick of people talking about his " Guarantee's". He plays for the defending nba champions, with the best starting lineup in the league. Probably the best coach in the league. Best starting backcourt forsure. So who the fuck cares if he guarantees Game 4. Wow ! Here's a idea. Guarantee something that actually matters. Like maybe the series victory.

Last time i checked. Champs shouldnt have to make guarantee's.

[RP]

Sorry dudes. I love my teams. I fight for my teams. I am a homer, but i'll be the first to rip my teams when its needed also.

Jermaine O'neal should have been benched in the 3rd qrt. The guy has bee godawful. 23% shooting in the last 2 games. My god.

[Loose Cannon]

why do you keep repeating that "you rip the shit out of your teams?" Are you trying to convince yourself you do?

[SammyG]

He's gonna step it up, this cant continue for too long

[loopydate]

Yeah, only about two more games. :p

Seriously, though, RP rips me for saying the Pistons are going to win three in a row, then all of a sudden that's what's "supposed" to happen?

Pick a side, dude.

[BCWWF]

I think Detroit is a bit overrated, and like I said above, them winning the NBA Finals last year didn't make them the best team in the league, it just made them the winners of the playoffs.

[loopydate]

Isn't that what the playoffs are for? To determine the best team in the league?

By that logic, what's the point of even having the playoffs? Why not have a poll like they do in college football, and let a panel of "experts" decide which is the best team? Or just base it on regular-season win totals (despite the unbalanced schedules).

Winning the playoffs means you're the best team in the league. If you can beat four different top-tier teams four times, with each of them getting multiple games in which to play/scout you, you're the best in the league.

I hate to say it, but the Lakers were the best team until last year. Then the Pistons became the best. Until someone eliminates the Pistons, they remain the best team in the NBA, won-loss records and public opinion be damned.

[BCWWF]

IMO the playoffs determine the league champions, but that isn't neccessarily the best team in the league. You can look at the term "best" in many different lights, but for me the playoffs simply determine the champions.

The reason I say that, and in a situation like this, maybe 1 of 1000 people would have thought the Pistons even had a chance last year, and it would have been like that whether they were playing the Lakers, Spurs, Wolves, and probably even the Kings or Mavs. Most people even considered them the second best team in the East. Not trying to take anything away from them, but at the same time I think people are giving them too high of expectations, like because they won the title last season they should automatically be the top team this year and should dominate everybody.

I dunno, does that make sense to anybody? Its just that when an underdog wins the whole thing I don't think they should have all the expectations that the favorite would.