NBA Playoffs 2011 Discussion Thread

[jonathanlambert33]

I'd like to think Miami could beat Orlando in a 7 game series, they have no perimeter defenders to stop LeBron or Wade, at least Miami has a bunch of big bodies that all suck to just keep fouling Dwight, they can't do anything to stop Bron or Wade

JRich is a solid defender on the wing, but I agree with you they don't really have nobody besides that.

Interestingly, in 4 games Lebron is averaging 30 per game shooting nearly 60% from the field, but Wade is averaging 22 per game shooting only 42%.

Though you guys did split 2-2.

 

[DJT]

Spurs/Grizzlies=Spurs
Lakers/Hornets=Lakers
Mavs/Blazers=Blazers
Thunder/Nuggets=Thunder

Spurs/Thunder=Spurs
Lakers/Blazers=Lakers

Spurs/Lakers=Spurs



Bulls/Pacers=Pacers (UPSET!)
Heat/76ers=Heat
Celtics/Knicks=Celtics
Magic/Hawks=Magic

Pacers/Celtics=Celtics
Heat/Magic=Heat

Celtics/Heat=Celtics

Celtics/Spurs= Celtics

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Spurs/Grizzlies=Spurs
Lakers/Hornets=Lakers
Mavs/Blazers=Blazers
Thunder/Nuggets=Thunder

Spurs/Thunder=Spurs
Lakers/Blazers=Lakers

Spurs/Lakers=Spurs



Bulls/Pacers=Pacers (UPSET!)
Heat/76ers=Heat
Celtics/Knicks=Celtics
Magic/Hawks=Magic

Pacers/Celtics=Celtics
Heat/Magic=Heat

Celtics/Heat=Celtics

Celtics/Spurs= Celtics

I seriously doubt that, but it'd be incredible if it did happen. Would be a bigger upset than that GSvsDAL series, IMO.

 

[DJT]

Yeah, thats what i'm shootin' for. The Pacers have played real solid lately...the Bulls have to, but I wanted to make a upset rather than go with the obvious.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

It's safe to say Hibbert will have to play out of his mind for that too happen.

 

[DJT]

Or like how he played to start this season.

 

[Elite]

If the Pacers are winning that series, it's because of Granger, not Hibbert

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I'm telling yall now, the key matchup in the ORL/ATL series will be Dwight vs Jason Collins. Collins only averages 20 minutes per game against Orlando, but he really presents Howard with a matchup problem for those 20 minutes. Howards scoring is down nearly 4 points per game and his shooting goes from nearly 60% to only 43%. Having Collins out there allows Horford to play in a more natural role at the 4.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

DJT... Please tell me how the 2 seed plays the 3 seed in the ECF?

Also, Indiana has no chance... Let's be real, instead of picking some shit team, because they have some bum player that you might like for no apparent reason.

Bulls/Lakers Finals

20 Year Rematch, Same Result

No 3-Peat this time Phil

 

[Pugz]

I'm telling yall now, the key matchup in the ORL/ATL series will be Dwight vs Jason Collins. Collins only averages 20 minutes per game against Orlando, but he really presents Howard with a matchup problem for those 20 minutes. Howards scoring is down nearly 4 points per game and his shooting goes from nearly 60% to only 43%. Having Collins out there allows Horford to play in a more natural role at the 4.

dwight always struggled against rasheed and ben, too.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I'm telling yall now, the key matchup in the ORL/ATL series will be Dwight vs Jason Collins. Collins only averages 20 minutes per game against Orlando, but he really presents Howard with a matchup problem for those 20 minutes. Howards scoring is down nearly 4 points per game and his shooting goes from nearly 60% to only 43%. Having Collins out there allows Horford to play in a more natural role at the 4.

Atlanta is terrible. Wouldn't be surprised if the Magic swept them (again).

DJT... Please tell me how the 2 seed plays the 3 seed in the ECF?

Also, Indiana has no chance... Let's be real, instead of picking some shit team, because they have some bum player that you might like for no apparent reason.

Bulls/Lakers Finals

20 Year Rematch, Same Result

No 3-Peat this time Phil

There is no way the Bulls win the championship, homer .

But I'm actually being serious.

 

[Hurricane Season]

Spurs/Grizzlies=Spurs
Lakers/Hornets=Lakers
Mavs/Blazers=Blazers
Thunder/Nuggets=Thunder

Spurs/Thunder=Spurs
Lakers/Blazers=Lakers

Spurs/Lakers=Spurs



Bulls/Pacers=Pacers (UPSET!)
Heat/76ers=Heat
Celtics/Knicks=Celtics
Magic/Hawks=Magic

Pacers/Celtics=Celtics
Heat/Magic=Heat

Celtics/Heat=Celtics

Celtics/Spurs= Celtics

If by some ridiculously slim chance that the Pacers beat the Bulls, they would play the Magic in the second round. Heat/Celtics in round two also.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

IDK why people are making their picks when the seeds aren't even set yet.

 

[elcheato]

Atlanta is terrible. Wouldn't be surprised if the Magic swept them (again).


There is no way the Bulls win the championship, homer .

But I'm actually being serious.

I agree as well.. Don't see them getting out of the 2nd round.

 

[SaintFan25]

I'm just hoping we stay at #6. We match up well with the Mavs, I expect us to actually get out of the first round this season if that does happen.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I'd pick Portland over Dallas for sure. IDK if it's mathmatically possible but I could see them beating SA if they somehow dropped to 8. But they better hope to avoid LA in the first round like the plague (LA could drop all the way to 4 if they lose out and Thunder/Dallas win out).

Only seeds that are locked in:

East:
1. Chicago
4. Orlando
8. Indiana

West:
1. San Antonio

 

[bosoxlover12]

Watch out for OKC

 

[SaintFan25]

I'd pick Portland over Dallas for sure. IDK if it's mathmatically possible but I could see them beating SA if they somehow dropped to 8. But they better hope to avoid LA in the first round like the plague (LA could drop all the way to 4 if they lose out and Thunder/Dallas win out).

Yeah I want us to get either Dallas or San Antonio (which is still possible but we'd have to lose our final 2 games which I doubt will happen). I agree we need to avoid LA also, we always have a good series with the Lakers because of the rivalry and hatred between the two teams but their size worries me. We have a great shot at beating the Mavs or Spurs but the Lakers will be tough.

 

[MR.ballin]

I think Heat are going to take it all. I don't know why I think this though lol just have a gut feeling about it.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I feel the same way. I hope it's not true. Anyone but the Heat or Lakers.