-----NBA PLAYOFFS DOMAIN-----

[Indiana Sev]

There isn't much NBA talk on this forum yet, but seeing as this is one of the 4 major sports, it definitely deserves a place on the top of the board for the post-season.

So, if you got favorite teams, first round predictions and playoff rants this is the place to vent!:)

These are the first round match-ups...



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Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Milwaukee Bucks @ New Jersey Nets

Boston Celtics @ Indiana Pacers

New Orleans Hornets @ Philadelphia 76'ers


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Phoenix Suns @ San Antonio Spurs

Utah Jazz @ Sacramento Kings

Portland Trailblazers @ Dallas Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves

I'm not sure of my picks quite yet but needless to say I hate the Lakers and I'm rooting for one team to take it all...


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Let the SHAQ bashing commence...:D :D :D

[screamer581]

Well since my Rockets JUST missed the playoffs, I am going to support my home state, so go Pistons! I also would love to see the Suns do something, but they will of course get knocked out in the first round.

[MarkItZero]

I am starting to get pretty excited about the playoffs. Its pretty wide open as far as I can tell.

I could see any of the top four East teams making the finals.

My guess is that the Spurs will win it all.
The Kings and Mavericks are too weak-minded, they will wilt in the clutch. Lakers have a chance, but I dont think they could get past San Antonio.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by screamer581
Well since my Rockets JUST missed the playoffs, I am going to support my home state, so go Pistons! I also would love to see the Suns do something, but they will of course get knocked out in the first round.

Anybody can come out of the East. The 8 seed is just as likely as the 1 seed to advance and eventually lose to a West team in the finals.

Don't write the Suns off so quickly. They give the Spurs fits, and won the season series 3-1.

Lakers in 5 against Minnesota, then in 6 against San Antonio.

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

I fancy us to beat the Pistons...just.

Mind I thought we'd win last year against The Hornets...how wrong was I?

I also think that San Antonio will triumph over the Celtics in the final...just a feeling I have.

[Tom Samborski]

L.A doesn't have it easy in the playoffs this year, although they are one of the top runners for the NBA championship, it will be tough for them to get there because they lost the homecourt advantage. As far as this year's line-up of teams go, I'm rooting for the Mavericks.

[Strider]

Well, I'm going for Lakers all the way. They're not gonna have it easy, but I hope they do their best. In the East, I'm going for the 76ers.

The games I'm looking forward to the most, is Lakers vs. Timberwolves, Nets vs. Bucks, and Trailblazers vs. Mavericks.

In the end, my final prediction is.....

Hell, I don't know, this is the NBA playoffs, anything can happen.... :D :D :D

Strider

[SubMethod]

Go Mavs!!!

[RogueSpear]

Go Hornets!

[Cabrini Green]

I rooting for the Timberwolves of course. Although by a Blazers loss to the Clippers just sealed their fate. I predict they might win 2 games agaisnt LA in the first round. They matchup poor with both Shaq (Nesterovic, Jackson, Joe Smith) and Bryant (if Wally plays him else maybe Peeler. The only way will be to out score them and make it an up and down game and if a third scorer gets hot - maybe Hudson. Man seven straight first round exits. Hopefully Garnett can get the MVP.

[SanduskyPA]

My First Round Predictions:

East
Detriot over Orlando in six
New Jersey over Milwaukee in seven
Indiana over Boston in six
Philadelphia over New Orleans in six

West
San Antonio over Phoenix in six
Sacramento over Utah in five
Portland over Dallas in six
L.A. over Minnesota in six

[Kastman]

GO THE 76ers

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Tom Samborski
L.A doesn't have it easy in the playoffs this year, although they are one of the top runners for the NBA championship, it will be tough for them to get there because they lost the homecourt advantage. As far as this year's line-up of teams go, I'm rooting for the Mavericks.

If the lakers have to play the Mavs at some point, I like our chances. We just match up very well against Dallas. I think it's been 13 years since Dallas won a game in LA, and we can win in Dallas no problem. Home court shouldn't mean much in that series.

[jackson13]

This just says it all: 4-Peat!!!!

[RicochetShaw]

Darn, I'm a rockets fan too, and bummed that they're out of it.

Being from Dallas though, I must root for the Mavericks, them and the Kings are the most exciting teams in the NBA. Also would like to see Stockton and Malone win one.
Well really, as long as the Lakers get knocked out I'm happy.

And man its such a shame how lop-sided the conferences are, the West is just superior.

[HHH123007]

Predictions....

1st Round

EAST

Detroit over Orlando in 5
New Jersey over Milwaukee in 6
Indiana over Boston in 5
Philadelphia over New Orleans in 5

WEST

Phoenix over San Antonio in 7
Sacramento over Utah in 5
Dallas over Portland in 7
Los Angeles over Minnesota in 6


2nd Round

EAST

Philadelphia over Detroit in 6
Indiana over New Jersey in 6

WEST

Los Angeles over Phoenix in 5
Sacramento over Dallas in 6


3rd Round

EAST

Philadelphia over Indiana in 7

WEST

Sacramento over Los Angeles in 6


Finals

Sacramento over Philadelphia in 6



GO SUNS!

[Indiana Sev]

My predictions:

EAST

Detriot/Orlando Detroit in 5
New Jersey/Milwaukee New Jersey in 7
Indiana/Boston Boston in 6
Philadelphia/New Orleans Philadelphia in 6

WEST

San Antonio/Phoenix San Antonio in 4
Sacramento/Utah Sacramento in 5
Dallas/Portland Dallas in 5
Los Angeles/Minnesota Los Angeles in 5

[Tom Samborski]

Tom's Predictions:

Orlando v.s Detroit- Detroit in 6
Milwaukee v.s New Jersey- New Jersey in 5
Indiana v.s Boston- Indiana in 7
Philadelphia v.s New Orleans- Philadelphia in 7

Pheonix v.s San Antonio- San Antonio in 4
Utah v.s Sacramento- Sacramento in 6
Portland v.s Dallas- Dallas in 5
Los Angeles v.s Minnesota- Los Angeles in 5

[Strider]

Strider's Predictions:

EAST:

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons - Detroit in 5

Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Jersey Nets - New Jersey in 6

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers - Indiana in 5

New Orleans Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76'ers - Philadelphia in 7

WEST:

Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs - San Antonio in 4

Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings - Sacramento in 5

Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks - Dallas in 6

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles in 6

Strider

[Strider]

Yo, does anyone know which games take place tomorrow?

Strider

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Strider
Yo, does anyone know which games take place tomorrow?

Strider


These games take place tomorrow (today)...April 19th!

Milwaukee at New Jersey
Phoenix at San Antonio
Portland at Dallas
Utah at Sacramento

[Rated R]

EAST:

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons - Detroit in 4

Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Jersey Nets - New Jersey in 4

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers - Boston in 7

New Orleans Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76'ers - New Orleans in 6

WEST:

Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs - San Antonio in 5

Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings - Sacramento in 7

Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks - Dallas in 5

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles in 7



I always thought the first series in NBA was a 5 gamer...oh well I haven't followed their set-up for a while. I however am rooting for a team that I have predicted to lose in this first round...



GO JAZZ!

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Rated R
EAST:


I always thought the first series in NBA was a 5 gamer...oh well I haven't followed their set-up for a while.




Damn, I was wondering that as well. As I recall last year was 5 in the first round and the few years before that as well.

This is definitely a new format for Round 1.

Why?

[Strider]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Damn, I was wondering that as well. As I recall last year was 5 in the first round and the few years before that as well.

This is definitely a new format for Round 1.

Why?

Maybe the NBA wanted the playoffs to be more challenging, so they made the first round 7-gamers. Who knows why they did it, but I think it's cool. Now, the first round should be more, well, challenging.... :D

Strider

[arto_j]

I'm "with" the Kings myself, and the first round should be the more fun because they're playing against Utah, who I hate. That'll be a blast.

The East looks really boring this year...Go Bucks...???

[Tom Samborski]

I think another reason why the made the first round 7 games, was because it would make every round a best of 7, meaning it would follow the 7 game pattern as the semifinals, conference finals, and NBA finals did.

[The Shadow]

Yes, an NBA thread! Thanks Indiana Sex (Whoops, I mean Sev). I hope that the Lakers win this one again for the first time, I gotta support my home team (I could support the Clippers I suppose... *huge laughter from audience*). And I know my favorite underdog on the Lakers, Derek Fisher, is gonna ball!

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

So according to you guys my beloved Magic have no chance?

I'm afraid you may be right...I hope not.

[HHH123007]

While watching the Suns/Spurs game, four words came to mind....

Fuck you Frank Johnson!

When your team is shutting down the number one team in the league, you don't take out 3 of the players on the floor and replace them with guys who have no chance of holding on to the lead...if the Suns lose, it's because of him.

[RicochetShaw]

SUNS BEAT SPURS ON 3-POINT BUZZER BEATER! WHAT A GAME!!!

Although I'm not a big fan of either team, I want the Spurs to win because they have the best chance of getting out the Lakers, plus I like Tim Duncan, and want Robinson to win another one before he retires.

[HHH123007]

Yeah, my Suns over Spurs in 7 prediction looks mighty good....I think it could even be in 6...:eek:

[Rated R]

Suns over Spurs is a big surprise but I imagine San Antonio will step it up in game 2 in a big way.


Otherwise the the games were fairly predictable:


Milwaukee - 96
New Jersey - 109

Boston - 103
Indiana - 100

Portland - 86
Dallas - 96

Phoenix - 96
San Antonio - 95




And early on, Utah is defeating Sacramento...let's hope they can hold that lead! :D

[Strider]

My thoughts.....

New Jersey Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks - Game 1:

Gary Payton and the Bucks couldn't really get anything going today, but they'll be back... I think.

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers - Game 1:

Awesome game, but I never thought the Celtics would defeat the Pacers today, especially not in their own court. It was definitely a surprise.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trailblazers - Game 1:

Dirk Nowitski kicked the Blazers' asses today, and if the Blazers don't find a way to shut Nowitski down.... they're going to lose this series.

Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz - Game 1:

I wasn't surprised that the Kings won, but I think they better watch their backs. The Jazz ain't gonna back down, they're still very determined, and I think they're gonna step up their game.

Phoniex Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs - Game 2:

What a shock! I never thought the Suns would win even one game in this series, and I truly believed the Spurs would shut them out. It's not gonna happen now, though. I really underestimated the Suns.

Strider

[Indiana Sev]

It's happening...........

http://www.phantomcastle.it/phantom/nba_file/Boston.jpg

I believe!:)

[HHH123007]

I don't...;)

It was nice to see them come back and stun the whole state of Indiana though...

[Strider]

Yeah, the Celtics' win over the Pacers was cool. I wonder if the people of Indiana are going to sleep tonight.... :D

Strider

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Shadow
Yes, an NBA thread! Thanks Indiana Sex (Whoops, I mean Sev).

Um, no, that's O.K.!:D :cool:

[Strider]

Well, these first two games were a little on the boring side. Tracy McGrady kicked some major ass today, and the Pistons couldn't really keep him down.

And the Lakers, damn, the Lakers beat the hell outta of the Timberwolves. Kevin Garnett did all the work by himself, and it wasn't anything spectacular. In order for the Wolves to give the Lakers a run for their money, there really needs to be a team effort.

Alright, Sunday's playoff games are almost over, we just have one more game left.... Philedelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Hornets. This one should be good, I have a strong feeling this series will go down to the wire....

Strider

[Strider]

Who saw Allen Iverson today? Damn, he tore the court up today!!! Iverson just wouldn't stop!!! I'm happy the 76ers won game one, however, the Hornets had a chance to steal the victory.... unfortunately for them, they lost focuse, and stumbled hard.

Still, I think this is going to be a close series, the Hornets will come back with a vengeance, I'm sure of it....

Strider

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

Magic got off to a good start! McGrady 44 points.

[MarkItZero]

Some very good games this weekend.

My favorite play of the weekend was the young Amare Stoudamire banking in the three with just seconds left to send the game into overtime. The best part was that he was 2 for 10 from 3 point range for the entire season!. What a shot. And then Marbury's 3 to win the game was classic.

I love this game!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Rated R
I always thought the first series in NBA was a 5 gamer...oh well I haven't followed their set-up for a while.

Lots of people are calling that the Lakers Rule. It is thought that the league changed the first round to a 7 game series to benefit the Lakers. But it's really about money. The more games, the more income.

Lakers looked fucking great yesterday. Scared the shit out of the rest of the league, I'm guessing.:D:D:D

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Strider
My thoughts.....

New Jersey Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks - Game 1:

Gary Payton and the Bucks couldn't really get anything going today, but they'll be back... I think.

I think Milwaukee's fucked. GP and Co. (2 other players) flew to Canada right after the game to turn themselves in to police because of an altercation they were involved in outside a strip club in February.

Too many distractions. Way to go, Gary.:rolleyes:

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by Grebdron
I think Milwaukee's fucked. GP and Co. (2 other players) flew to Canada right after the game to turn themselves in to police because of an altercation they were involved in outside a strip club in February.

Too many distractions. Way to go, Gary.:rolleyes:

Goodby George Karl

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
Goodby George Karl

Sucks, too. Karl's a great coach. He shouldn't be held accountable for the fuckups on his team. NBA players, in large quantities, are straight up gangsters.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Grebdron
NBA players, in large quantities, are straight up gangsters.

Somebody's generalizing..........

Besides Iverson, Payton, Jayson Williams, The Portland Trailblazers, um, what was my point?:D

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Sucks, too. Karl's a great coach. He shouldn't be held accountable for the fuckups on his team. NBA players, in large quantities, are straight up gangsters.

I dont know, I am having a hard time seeing how George Karl should be considered such a great coach. He has had some very talented players the last 4 years in Milwaukee and really hasnt been able to do much. It also seems like most of the players on his teams dont have much respect for him.

I think the factor that solidifies my case against Karl is his performance in the World Games last year. He had far better talent on his team than any team they faced. Yet the US still had its worst ever finish in the games. He wasnt able to motivate or prepare his players. I could see them losing one game, and then that should be the wakeup call. But even after losing a game to an inferior opponent, Karl still was unable to get the team to play well. Maybe the players werent all on the same page, but thats the coaches job to fix.

Karl may have had some good days back in Seattle, but whatever skills he had, seem to be long behind him.

[Grebdron]

He's possibly dropped off. But I'd rather have Karl coach my team than 90 % of the coaches working now.

[Strider]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Lakers looked fucking great yesterday. Scared the shit out of the rest of the league, I'm guessing. :D:D:D

Damn right! The Lakers were really impressive yesterday, they put the entire Target Center into a state of pure silence.... :D

Strider

[screamer581]

Ugh, the Spurs-Suns game was a joke. There was no way in hell that Suns had a chance in this game, thanks to some "interesting reffing". Hopefully the Suns can take both games at Phoenix.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by screamer581
Ugh, the Spurs-Suns game was a joke. There was no way in hell that Suns had a chance in this game, thanks to some "interesting reffing".

Be careful what you say about the officiating...

David Stern will fine you!:D

Why is it that basketball (of all 4 major sports) seems to be the one with the consistently bad refereeing?

[Tom Samborski]

Well, the tables have turned on the Celtics, Indiana beat them 89-77. So far in the Kings-Jazz game, the Kings are leading 24-22.

[Strider]

Actually, the performance by the Suns and Spurs in game two was very mediocre. Both teams' offense was not very impressive at all. Personally, I believe the Suns could've won the game, but things just didn't go there way tonight. I think the Suns will win one game in Phoniex....

Anyway, the Kings slaughtered the Jazz tonight, the Jazz never had a chance. The Jazz better shape up over at Utah in game three, or else the Kings will conquer and annihilate them.

Strider

[Grebdron]

Kings sweep. Suns lose in 6. Lakers in 5. Dallas in 6.

Eastern Conference doesn't matter. They're all playing for second place.

[MarkItZero]

Hehehe

Bill Simmons from ESPN.com (one of my favorite sports writers) believes that there are 5 teams capable of winning title this year. 5 teams! Can you guess who they are. The first four are easy........



Kings.....



Lakers.....



Mavs......


Spurs..... and......









The Suns!

I think Bill needs to lay off the sauce a little.

My original prediction was that the Spurs would win it all, however, these last two games against Pheonix have made them look very beatable. So, maybe it will be a team from the East instead.....nah, that wont happen! :D

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
Hehehe

Bill Simmons from ESPN.com (one of my favorite sports writers) believes that there are 5 teams capable of winning title this year. 5 teams!


LOOOOOVE The Sports Guy! I'll have to read his latest. I've gone through his entire archive and read everything. Great fun.

If the Suns were playing in the finals, they'd beat any team from the East. That's how weak the East is. The 8 seed from the West would beat the 1 seed from the East in 5 games.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by Grebdron
If the Suns were playing in the finals, they'd beat any team from the East. That's how weak the East is. The 8 seed from the West would beat the 1 seed from the East in 5 games.

That is until next year when Eddy Curry, Chris Chadler, Carmello Anthony, Jamal Crawford, Jay Williams and the rest of the Bulls shift the balance of power back to the Eastern Conference.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
That is until next year when Eddy Curry, Chris Chadler, Carmello Anthony, Jamal Crawford, Jay Williams and the rest of the Bulls shift the balance of power back to the Eastern Conference.

That's funny!! Next year? High hopes.

Everyone knows an ant can't...move a rubber tree plant.;)

[Tom Samborski]

I think the East has gotten way too much shit these past few months. The East hasn't been good as it was in the 90's, but there are some very entertaining Eastern players to watch, such as Allen Iverson, Tracy Mcgrady, and Ben Wallace. Once the Laker's glory days end after Shaq and Kobe are gone, then I'll think the East will start to shine again. As for the Lakers, I'll think they'll win a fourth straight title, but I'm not rooting for them. The NBA has gotten duller and duller ever since the Lakers starting winning titles again.

[RicochetShaw]

Mavs are going to win it all, you just watch

[Strider]

You know, some of the East teams are very good, but they are damn weak in comparison to the West. In the finals, it doesn't matter what teams are battling it out, the Western team will win.

Hell, I'll tell you right now, the Lakers, Mavericks, Kings, or Spurs will be the team that represents the West in the finals. And any of these teams will leave the Eastern team in a bloody mess.

By any chance, if an Eastern team defeats a Western team in the finals (which I doubt...), I'll be one of the most shocked bastards around, and I'll actually ban myself from this board for an entire week!!! :D

Strider

[Tom Samborski]

It's the end of the third quarter, and Minnesota has built up a 21 point lead over the Lakers. As for the East v.s West thing, the only thing that matters to me is if any team other than the Lakers wins the championship, it doesn't matter to me if the team is from the East or the West, it's the team you want to win that counts.

[RogueSpear]

Ha ha! The Lakers are losing! Life is good...at least for now...

[Rated R]

It brings a very demented smile to my face to see the Lakers get their asses handed to them as such, I loathe that franchise as much as I loathe the Yankees in baseball, the Jets in football and the Leafs in hockey.

[screamer581]

Originally posted by RicochetShaw
Mavs are going to win it all, you just watch


I'm watching....

[Strider]

I'm one damn proud Lakers fan, but I know when to admit that my team didn't do very well.... this is one of those times. The Lakers were embarrassed by the T-wolves tonight/yesterday at the Target Center.

I'm a little pissed about their loss, but I'm positive the Lakers will defeat the Wolves over at L.A. on Thursday..... and I'm positive the Lakers will win the series.

Strider

[Grebdron]

I'm not worried. The Wolves HAD to win. The Lakers aren't known to get up for all their games. They'll win on Thursday.

[screamer581]

89-77 Detroit! Pistons even the series up, even with T Mac ending up with almost 50 points.

[Strider]

Damn it! I'm so pissed off right now, I wanted the Blazers to beat the Mavericks tonight! I was hoping the Blazers could even the series, that way, it could be more competitive. The Blazers almost had the game won, but unfortunately for them, Nash put the game in the grave with that unbelievable 3-pointer....

Well, maybe the Blazers will be able to take both games in Portland, but I doubt it. It's sure not going to be easy, especially not with Nowitski and Nash.

Oh Btw, Bonzi Wells did great in this game, he broke a record for the franchise. In the end, that didn't really matter, because his team still lost. But maybe he can deliver a performance of that caliber in game three.... maybe.

Strider

[Indiana Sev]

Prediction...

Tonight's Laker/Wolves game...

L.A. will smoke the T-Wolves by at least 10 pts!

You heard it here first.:cool:

[edit]

Wow! Waaaay off.:(

[travis]

Originally posted by Strider
Damn it! I'm so pissed off right now, I wanted the Blazers to beat the Mavericks tonight! I was hoping the Blazers could even the series, that way, it could be more competitive. The Blazers almost had the game won, but unfortunately for them, Nash put the game in the grave with that unbelievable 3-pointer....

Well, maybe the Blazers will be able to take both games in Portland, but I doubt it. It's sure not going to be easy, especially not with Nowitski and Nash.

Oh Btw, Bonzi Wells did great in this game, he broke a record for the franchise. In the end, that didn't really matter, because his team still lost. But maybe he can deliver a performance of that caliber in game three.... maybe.


Go Mavs! :D

But Im worried after the hurting Bonzi put on them, if they dont find some way to stop him in the next games, it could be big trouble :( They got pretty lucky last night, the game could have easily gone either way.

[Strider]

The Lakers lost by 3 points in OT.....

Fucking Hell!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

You know, along with game one of the Spurs/Suns, yesterday's Lakers/T-wolves game was the best in the playoffs, so far. However, the outcome of this game was very disappointing.

The Lakers should have played the way they were playing towards the end of the game, which was with a sense of urgency. They sure didn't play that way in the first and second quarters. Also, I think it killed the Lakers when Derek Fisher got fouled out of the game, he really did a lot for the team.

There's no denying it, though. The Timberwolves put on one hell of a show, Gernett and Hudson just wouldn't stop. I didn't think the Lakers did that good of a job of controlling the Wolves on the court.

Hell, did anyone see the refering in this game? Damn, it was fucking tragic! Personally, I thought it sucked for the Lakers, and I'll admit it, the Wolves as well. I'm telling you, these refs can downright suck in these games sometimes!

Anyway, this was a very thrilling, yet disappointing game. And I don't care about what Kenny Smith and Charles Barley said after the game, this game was important! Honestly, if you're in the playoffs, you should play every game like you're about to be eliminated!

Well, no doubt about, game four on Sunday is going to be very crucial for the Lakers. It's definitely a must-win situation.....

Strider

[Strider]

Hmm... the Lakers are not the only team that lost today that's in a crucial state. The Pacers and Bucks are too. I think the Pacers will come back, but I'm none too confident about the Bucks.

Strider

[Grebdron]

Fuck!

Fucking shit-ass fucking balless fucking Lakers.

We'll win on Sunday.

[Indiana Sev]

I think it's time we put a fork into the Pistons...

...they're done!

[screamer581]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
I think it's time we put a fork into the Pistons...

...they're done!


Yeah they are playing like el shit. I still have hopes for em...but it's fading.

[Strider]

Hell, you wanna know who's done? The Blazers! No doubt, the unstoppable Mavericks will eliminate them in game four.

Strider

[RicochetShaw]

Originally posted by Strider
the unstoppable Mavericks


I like them being referred to that way :D
And to all who say the Mavs have no heart....Phsst! Look at Steve Nash, the guy has more heart than anyone in the league.

[Tom Samborski]

Dallas is doing great so far, and I think Orlando can pull an upset over Detroit.

[Tom Samborski]

Just watched the Nets/Bucks game, and it was a helluva game! Milwaukee exploded in overtime, they just nailed those 3-pointers.

[RicochetShaw]

The Jazz defeat the Kings, woohoo!

[Strider]

I'm quite surprised by today's games, I didn't think the Jazz, Hornets, or Bucks would defeat their opponets. The big story of these games, is definitely the Bucks. They sure came back strong towards the end, amazing stuff....

Strider

[James Logan]

I kinda hoped both New Orleans and especially Milwaukee would lose, but hey, they got good games. As for the Utah Jazz, great job kicking some King butt...and look at Greg Ostertag...the man put in 22 points and 12 rebounds or something like that, that's gotta be the best playoff game of his life!

I'd love the Jazz to kick the Kings out. It's a long shot, but I'd love it. :cool:

[Strider]

Hell yeah! The Lakers finally beat the T-wolves! It was a tough game, but the Lakers managed to pull out the victory! I'm so happy, now maybe the Lakers will start playing with more confidence and aggression.....

And damn, I can not believe the Celtics are up 3-1 against the Pacers. I really hope the Pacers can come back, because it's too damn early for the them to leave the court.

Strider

[Strider]

Holy shit! The Blazers beat the Mavericks by 19 points! Damn, I'm in shock, total fuckin' shock! Never thought they could do it, I really thought the Mavericks would sweep tonight.... but they didn't! What a surprise, but the Blazers still have a long ways to go from here.....

Strider

[Rated R]

James, I think you, Riccochet and I are the only three on the board that would like the Jazz to win that series...but I love the JAZZ...

Anywho, my #2 team got their asses handed to them today...the Mavs, fuck that was an embarrassment, a 21-0 run? Jesus...oh well, nothing to worry about, it'll be over after the next one.

[Strider]

Another surprising result.... the Suns defeat the Spurs in Phoniex to tie the series at 2 games apiece! I'm really amazed by the Suns, they are an incredibly strong basketball team. After game one, I knew this would be a good series, and it's sure shaping up to be one.... :D

Strider

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

Woo hoo

Magic have a great chance of making it through the first round 3-1 now...come on boys do it for me, your old pal Tony!

[Grebdron]

Lakers looked weak, but pulled it out. Nice free throws, KG.;)

I f Kobe'd knocked down the first free throw the other night, it would be 3-1, Lakers. Oh, well, it'll take 7 games, but the Lakers will win.

I, too, would love for Utah to knock out the Kings. Ain't going to happen, though.

[Benny]

I was AT game 2 of the Sixers-Hornets! It was incredible, I was right behind the hoop near the Sixers' bench! Go Sixers! Lakers Suck! (Sorry Greb, but I'm sick of them!)

[Strider]

Grebdron's right, the Jazz ain't gonna beat the Kings. The Kings are now up 3-1, and that's a very commanding lead, if you ask me. Malone, Stockton, and the Utah Jazz are pretty much all finished.....

[Strider]

Originally posted by Benny
I was AT game 2 of the Sixers-Hornets! It was incredible, I was right behind the hoop near the Sixers' bench! Go Sixers! Lakers Suck!

Damn, that's sweet... up close and personal, eh? Just out of curiosity, did it cost you a lot to score those tickets, Benny?

Strider

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Benny
I was AT game 2 of the Sixers-Hornets! It was incredible, I was right behind the hoop near the Sixers' bench! Go Sixers! Lakers Suck! (Sorry Greb, but I'm sick of them!)

It's okay, Benny. Scoreboard.;)

Rick Fox is out for the rest of the playoffs. So Devean George had better step it up. Lakers will be fine. We're not winning the championship this year, but we'll get past Minnesota.

[Indiana Sev]

Pacers 93
Celtics 88

I loathe the goddamn Pacers!

[Strider]

You loathe the Pacers, Sev? Well, you ain't gonna be happy about what I have to say.... I'm actually glad the Pacers won! I don't they're gonna win the series, but I'm glad they avoided elimination tonight.... :D

And damn, the Lakers annihilated the T-wolves at the Target Center!!! I think the Lakers will close the series in the next game over at the Staples Center....

Strider

[jackson13]

Hmmm. Lakers 120. T-Wolves 90. I think the lakers are getting tired of fucking around and are finally kicking it into championship mode. The rest of the NBA better be on the lookout.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by jackson13
Hmmm. Lakers 120. T-Wolves 90. I think the lakers are getting tired of fucking around and are finally kicking it into championship mode. The rest of the NBA better be on the lookout.


:D:D:D

[Benny]

That's it! How did the Sixers manage to lose tonight! Thanks also to Van Horn for messing everything up with 5 seconds to go!

[Indiana Sev]

The Kings are the first to advance....no big surprise.

[Strider]

The Kings are looking strong, and they sure are going to be some damn tough competiton for their next opponet.

On another note, Karl Malone and John Stockton are gone, and the Utah Jazz are not ever going to be the same again....

Strider

[Grebdron]

I'm hearing that Malone wants to take the mid-level exemption from the Lakers and play with us next year.

I'd take him. I hate him, but I'd take him.

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Grebdron
I'm hearing that Malone wants to take the mid-level exemption from the Lakers and play with us next year.


That'd be badass. Just imagine it: Karl Malone and Shaquille O'Neal in the paint...I wouldn't go in there for my life!

As for Stockton, Strider, he hasn't decided on retiring just yet...it's likely, but not confirmed.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by James Logan
That'd be badass. Just imagine it: Karl Malone and Shaquille O'Neal in the paint...I wouldn't go in there for my life!


Imagine the elbows flying. Nobody'd ever get a rebound.;)

[Strider]

Originally posted by James Logan
As for Stockton, Strider, he hasn't decided on retiring just yet...it's likely, but not confirmed.

I'm sure he'll retire. Hell, the man's 41 years old! Seriously, how much longer does he think he can go? Yes, he was/is still a great basketball player, but c'mon....

Strider

[Strider]

If Malone's going to keep on playing, he should go to a team where he's not going to be overshadowed too much by the other players. If he goes over to the Lakers, he will be. I heard on TNT last night that the Mavericks and Spurs are interested, so maybe Malone should head on over there. I think the Mavericks is the best choice, though. However, if Malone wants to change the pace a little, he could play with one of the Eastern teams.

Strider

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Strider
If Malone's going to keep on playing, he should go to a team where he's not going to be overshadowed too much by the other players. If he goes over to the Lakers, he will be. I heard on TNT last night that the Mavericks and Spurs are interested, so maybe Malone should head on over there. I think the Mavericks is the best choice, though. However, if Malone wants to change the pace a little, he could play with one of the Eastern teams.

Strider

I don't think he's concerned about being overshadowed at this point in his career. He wants a ring, and the Lakers need a strong power forward, who doesn't feel like he has to score 30 a night. Malone would fit in well here. (God, it hurts to say that.)

[Strider]

Originally posted by Grebdron
I don't think he's concerned about being overshadowed at this point in his career. He wants a ring, and the Lakers need a strong power forward, who doesn't feel like he has to score 30 a night. Malone would fit in well here. (God, it hurts to say that.)

LOL! Well, it's definitely going to be interesting to see how everything turns out. If Malone does go the Lakers, I hope he contributes something to that team, because it would suck to win a ring if you didn't do anything to earn it. Now that I think about it, Malone would look cool in that purple and yellow jersey.... :D

Strider

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Strider
LOL! Well, it's definitely going to be interesting to see how everything turns out. If Malone does go the Lakers, I hope he contributes something to that team, because it would suck to win a ring if you didn't do anything to earn it. Now that I think about it, Malone would look cool in that purple and yellow jersey.... :D

Strider

Oh, he'll contribute. The hardest part for him will be learning the triangle offense. But he's had alot of experience defending it, with the Lakers for four years and two years in the finals against the Bulls. I think he'd fit in great. He's still in unbelievable shape.

[Tom Samborski]

Ouch, Indiana didn't make it to the second round, they lost hard to the Celtics 110-90.

[Indiana Sev]

They did it!!!:D :D :D

Celtics advance....

Boston in 6, just like I predicted on page 1; although I could care less about the prediction. I'm just glad the boring Pacers are out and the Celtics are paving their way into the.......FINALS!

Just like the 80's, Lakers vs. Celtics final.

Who will be their next victims?

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Anybody see that jackass Artest mixing it up with one of the executives in the Pacers organization at the end of the game?

What a goddamn menace!:mad:

[Strider]

Good news... the Lakers advance to the second round! The T-wolves gave them a run for their money, but they did it! However, there's no time to celebrate now, the Lakers are barely on their way. The team has got some damn tough competion up next, the Spurs! It'll be a good match-up.....

Strider

[Strider]

I'm a little disappointed the Pacers were eliminated last night, I was hoping they would manage to pull out a victory.... damn shame, it is. Oh well, maybe next year....

Strider

[Doc Holliday]

I thinks it's funny. The east is horrible. It doesn't matter who wins, because they'll lose in 5 to the west champion.

[Grebdron]

Lakers, baby! Made it look easy in the end. I think we'll be able to handle the Spurs. Sure, they swept 4 in the regular season, but Shaq was out for the first two, and not in playing shape for the third. So they only played us full strength once.

Lakers in 6.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Lakers in 6.

As much as I hate to say, I think you are right. I think they have found their groove after hitting a few bumps in the road.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
As much as I hate to say, I think you are right. I think they have found their groove after hitting a few bumps in the road.

You hate to say it cause it's me, or cause you like the Spurs?;)

[James Logan]

I think the Lakerw will win too, but I love the Spurs as I much them. I hope Tony Parker will wake up and kick some ass though...he's had a pretty tough first round, didn't pass the ball much. (Did score 17 points in the last game though)

Happy Boston kicked Indiana out too, that, I dig! :cool:

[Grebdron]

***Jumping around sticking out his tongue***

Just found out that my brother (bless his heart) has an extra ticket to next Sat's Laker-Spur game.

On The Floor

I'll say hey to Jack & Dyan for you guys.:D

[Indiana Sev]

The Mavericks have now dropped 3 straight.

If only it were still a best of 5 series...anybody think they can still actually win this series?

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

Well Orlando have lost two in a row and seems like they've blown in it now...:rolleyes:

[Benny]

Yay Sixers! I didn't think they were gonna be able to pull it off last night, but they won, and now await te Pistons-Magic winner. I wanna see the Magic win personally, because then it would be T-Mac vs. AI in the second round, how great would that be!

Is anyone else bored because of these new first round best-of-7 series that take forever?

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Benny

Is anyone else bored because of these new first round best-of-7 series that take forever?

I personally like it better this way. It's more suspenseful, and it's fairer for all sixteen teams that make it to the playoffs.

[Strider]

I don't think it's going to happen, but it would be completely shocking if the Blazers won the series, and eliminate the Mavericks today. History in the making, ya know?

Strider

[screamer581]

The Pistons come all the way back from 3-1 down and take the series! All I have to say is, Detroit what?!:D

[Tom Samborski]

Dallas is on fire with the 3 pointers v.s Portland!

[RicochetShaw]

Originally posted by Tom Samborski
Dallas is on fire with the 3 pointers v.s Portland!


correct you are sir, and right now they're up 6 points with 1:21 left....and Sabonis was just fouled out

[SubMethod]

Looks like Dallas will be playing Sacramento in the next round after all. It's 104-95 with 28 seconds left.

[RicochetShaw]

BRING ON THE KINGS!!!!


:D :D :D :D :D :D

[Indiana Sev]

Round 2 Predictions

Philadelphia @ Detroit Philadelphia in 6
Boston @ New Jersey Boston in 7

Los Angeles @ San Antonio Los Angeles in 6
Dallas @ Sacramento Sacramento in 7


Go Celtics!


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[Strider]

Damn, I was hoping the Blazers could manage to enter the history book today, but they didn't.... great effort, though. Anyway, here are my next helping of playoff predictions.....

EAST:

Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia in 6
New Jersey Nets vs. Boston Celtics - New Jersey in 7

WEST:

San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles in 6
Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings - Sacramento in 7

Strider

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

Originally posted by screamer581
The Pistons come all the way back from 3-1 down and take the series! All I have to say is, Detroit what?!:D

Tell me about it. All we had to do was win one more game...not lose three.

Well done to Detroit. They wanted it more.

[Tom Samborski]

All I can say is this: Go Spurs!!

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
You hate to say it cause it's me, or cause you like the Spurs?;)

I hate to say it because of you !:D

No I just want to see the Spurs make it out. Tired of the Lakers. Need a new team to win it all. Of course the NBA would love it if they win it all again. Good for theri ratings.

Damn the Lakers!!!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
I hate to say it because of you !:D

No I just want to see the Spurs make it out. Tired of the Lakers. Need a new team to win it all. Of course the NBA would love it if they win it all again. Good for theri ratings.

Damn the Lakers!!!

:D:D:D

Lakers in 6. Or 5. I think everybody's written them off too quickly.

[Doc Holliday]

Danny Ferry is going to be trhe second coming of George Mikan. He's going to shut Shaq down. The Spurs in 6 :D

Enough of the bullshit. Lakers in 6

Kings will take out dallas in 5

Sixers will take out the Pistons in 7
Nets in 6 over the Celts.

Kings take out the Lakers in the western conf. finals...7 games....epic series.

Why change you avatar Greb. Calvin kicks ass!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Why change you avatar Greb. Calvin kicks ass!

Gotta keep 'em on their toes. If you want the animated Calvin, I can e-mail it to you. You're welcome to use him, compliments of Morgana.

Gotta love the package on Spidey, though.;)

Danny Ferry...tee-hee.

[Doc Holliday]

The Lakers will win it all it doesnt matter whos playing them cause shaq and kobe cant be stopped.

4- peat

[Doc Holliday]

One of my damn students jumped on the computer and put that post down. I, in no way support the Lakers (much love Greb), and in no way, could I consciously write a post supporting them!

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Gotta love the package on Spidey, though.;)

Danny Ferry...tee-hee.

Spidey is sporting a nice package. Makes me feel mighty proud of myself.

Come on...Don't start dogging Danny Ferry. The best white man in the game!!

Actually I hate the faggot, he went to Duke!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Spidey is sporting a nice package. Makes me feel mighty proud of myself.

Come on...Don't start dogging Danny Ferry. The best white man in the game!!

Actually I hate the faggot, he went to Duke!

Watch the faggot stuff, Doc. They don't like that here.

Dirk Nowitzki is the most skilled white boy playing. He's unbelievable.

Mark Madsen's the funnest to watch.:) He gets two personal fouls for ripping off his sweats on the sidelines.;)

[Doc Holliday]

Madsen should get a personal foul for actually being in the NBA.

Chris Mihm is the sorriest white guy in the NBA though. He should fouls during shoot around. Fred Hoiberg is a close second.

Dirk is the best white guy in the league by far. I love watching him play.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Fred Hoiberg is a close second.


Easy now, Hoiberg has mad skills. Plus he gets extra points for being a ladyhogging pimp

Big Country Reeves was the sorriest white guy in the NBA

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
Big Country Reeves was the sorriest white guy in the NBA

George Muresan? Cherokee Parks? There's been alot of them. If you're 6'11" plus, and white, you've got a gig in the NBA. Much like a left handed pitcher who can throw the ball 60' 6".

[Doc Holliday]

If you want to talk about old players, then Jim Mcilvaine has to be the worst. He got paid somewhere in the range of 5 to 7 million a year, and never saw the floor. Now he really blew hard!

And don't forget Dewayne Schinzous (former Florida player) he was a real stiff. Not to mention, he had enough jaw for a family of 5.

[Strider]

Alright, the Spurs take game one from the Lakers, not much of a real surprise. If Kobe had gotten all or most of his 3-pointers, the outcome of this game would have been very different. Anyway, I knew the Spurs would take the game once Shaq fouled out, that was the end of that! Oh well, don't really matter, the Lakers are still going to win this series... no need to worry. :D

Strider

[Tom Samborski]

Hell yeah, the Spurs won! They are far more deserving of the NBA title than the Lakers, you can do San Antonio!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Strider
Alright, the Spurs take game one from the Lakers, not much of a real surprise. If Kobe had gotten all or most of his 3-pointers, the outcome of this game would have been very different. Anyway, I knew the Spurs would take the game once Shaq fouled out, that was the end of that! Oh well, don't really matter, the Lakers are still going to win this series... no need to worry. :D

Strider

Only problem is George is hurt. It's going to make it tough. We can still win, but it just got harder.

[RicochetShaw]

Spurs in 5:D

[Tom Samborski]

I think the Lakers/Spurs series will be a very unpredictable one to say the least. Both teams will not go down without a long hard fight.

[Strider]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Only problem is George is hurt. It's going to make it tough. We can still win, but it just got harder.

Yeah, an injured Devean George is really going to make it a tough series for the Lakers. First it was Rick Fox, now George, I hope no more injuries occur for the team.

Strider

[Doc Holliday]

Lack of depth. Biggest problem the Lakers have. The best thing about it for them is this. Neither Kobe or Shaq are hurt. They can still win, I just think it makes it a whole hell of a lot tougher. This may go 7 games.

Are you sweating just a little Greb?

[Tom Samborski]

The Kings absolutely kicked Dallas 124-113, let's hope the Mavs can recover. Detroit beat Philly 98-87.

[screamer581]

How bout dem Pistons?:D

[Strider]

Honestly, I really don't think the Mavericks are going to win this series. The Blazers drained them mentally, physically, as well as their confidence. I don't know, but I think the Kings are going to beat them hard... and game one of this series proved my point just a little bit.

Strider

[Buffethunter]

I couldnt believe how much the Mavs got spanked in game 1 against the Kings. But I like the Kings ,so I am not complaining.
It just seems like the Mavs on paper have so much talent. Finley, Nash, Nowitzki are stars, and Van Exel and Lafraentz made the Allstar games a few times in their career. But the talent on paper just doesnt translate well. They have good regular seasons, but then they show they are far from championship level in the playoffs.Strikes me as weird.

[Strider]

Originally posted by Buffethunter
I couldnt believe how much the Mavs got spanked in game 1 against the Kings. But I like the Kings ,so I am not complaining.
It just seems like the Mavs on paper have so much talent. Finley, Nash, Nowitzki are stars, and Van Exel and Lafraentz made the Allstar games a few times in their career. But the talent on paper just doesnt translate well. They have good regular seasons, but then they show they are far from championship level in the playoffs.Strikes me as weird.

Great point, I definitely agree with that. You know, I was expecting the Mavericks to frighten and intimidate their opponets, but they just haven't done that.... and I don't they will, not this year.

Strider

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Are you sweating just a little Greb?

Yeah, I am. I honestly think the injury to George kills our chances. I think we'll win a couple, but I don't think we have enough to beat the Spurs.

Fuck. We'll be back next year.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Fuck. We'll be back next year.

So will the Kings. And if the Lkaers can't do this year or next...Will Kobe be back. Doesn't sound like he loves the LA scene. I think he might bolt and head East to be closer to his family anf try to mend the proverbial broken fence with his dad. If he leaves, the Lakers will fall hard.

Like they will in this series with the Spurs.

[James Logan]

The Spurs beat the Lakers, ok. George is injured, ok. But I wouldn't bury the Lakers just yet. I mean, sure, losing George is tough, but it's in times like this that teams live or die. It's now we see if the Lakers got what it takes...
Oh, and don't get me wrong -- I love the Spurs. Tony Parker (da Frenchman) is one of the reasons I do. I'd love them to get to the Finals and win the title. I just think it's not gonna be as easy as it seems it'll be.

About the Kings and the Mavs...I don't like Chris Webber all that much, so I'm kinda pissed Sacramento won. But it was fair, Dallas didn't deserve to win -- poor shooting average, poor defense...they got it all wrong in Game One. I hope they'll recover for Game Two and go on to win the series.

Pistons beat the Sixers...and I'm damn glad they did. The Pistons are a great solid, unselfish team, and they deserve to do something this year. As for the Sixers...Allen Iverson is the only worthy player on that team. Like him or not, he earns your respect -- he's a fighter. He's the only one I'll be sorry for when Detroit kicks Philly out of the playoffs.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by James Logan
About the Kings and the Mavs...I don't like Chris Webber all that much, so I'm kinda pissed Sacramento won. But it was fair, Dallas didn't deserve to win -- poor shooting average, poor defense...they got it all wrong in Game One. I hope they'll recover for Game Two and go on to win the series.

"Defense" is a word neither of these teams understand. What was it? 124-113 or something. Dallas couldn't shoot, and still scored 113?

I'm not completely writing off the Lakers. We will now find out how good Phil Jackson really is.

[Buffethunter]

I still think the Lakers are going to win the whole thing, as much as I hate to say it. They just seem to have a weird power in the playoffs. I think other teams are still intimidated by them, even if they wont admit it.
I wont believe the Lakers are done until they are officially eliminated. I am a pessimist. Even if they are down in a series 3-0, I think they can overcome the deficit. Damn Lakers.

[RicochetShaw]

argghhh!!! My Mavs got bloody spanked! I just hope we retaliate with vengeance and stomp those Kings....it should be relatively easy, if we just plug their inside...but we have no inside game, offensively or defensively. If we can't stop Webber, we're done.

[Strider]

The Spurs defeated the Lakers once again, and now are up two games to nothing, I'm still not worry. The next two games are in Los Angeles, and I'm sure the Lakers will win them both. There's absolutely no need to count the Lakers out just yet, they will come back... I know they will, I believe!!! :D

Strider

[Strider]

You know, game three is most definitely going to be a must-win for one team... and I'm not talking about the Lakers, I'm refering to the Boston Celtics. I'm saying it right now, if the Celtics don't win the next game against the Nets, they're as good as dead.

Strider

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Strider
I'm refering to the Boston Celtics. I'm saying it right now, if the Celtics don't win the next game against the Nets, they're as good as dead.

Strider

The Celtic's loss tonight was a killer...they'll need some luck in Boston!

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[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Strider
The Spurs defeated the Lakers once again, and now are up two games to nothing, I'm still not worry. The next two games are in Los Angeles, and I'm sure the Lakers will win them both. There's absolutely no need to count the Lakers out just yet, they will come back... I know they will, I believe!!! :D

Strider

I bet you belive in the tooth fairy too. Stick a fork in them.....They're Done Baby!!!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
I bet you belive in the tooth fairy too. Stick a fork in them.....They're Done Baby!!!

I fear you're right. Our season went down with Fox and George.

But we'll be back.

[Doc Holliday]

I want the Lakers to go down...I think you can all tell that by now...but I would rather them go down with out an excuse. Having two key role players injured is reason to excuse. I would rather a team earn the victory them win b/c of the other teams lack of depth due to the "injury bug".

You're right though Greb, they will be back. :D

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
I want the Lakers to go down...I think you can all tell that by now...but I would rather them go down with out an excuse. Having two key role players injured is reason to excuse. I would rather a team earn the victory them win b/c of the other teams lack of depth due to the "injury bug".

You're right though Greb, they will be back. :D

Yep. Nobody will be able to say they took us out at full strength.

I understand Malone wants to take the mid-level exception and play with the Lakers next year. I hate Malone with every fiber, but if he can learn the triangle offense, he would be a great addition.

I can't fucking believe Excremento is going to be the NBA Champs. Gotta root for San Antonio.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
I can't fucking believe Excremento is going to be the NBA Champs. Gotta root for San Antonio.

Why the hate for Sac-town. They helped make the West a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Hell. the Lkaers have handed them their ass the past...i don't know....20 years. Sac-town and Dallas make the West fun....now you have 6 teams who could beat the shit out of any team from the East.

Maybe I just opened another can of worms with that statement. Screw it...that's how I feel...deal with it!

The Pistons, Celtics, Nets, and Sixers are basically just sacrificial lambs.

[Grebdron]

We all know the East is fodder for the West. Sacramento is good. I just hate them with a passion. Can't stand Webber, or Divac, and especially Christie. Bitches. I hope their Championship will feel hollow without going through the Lakers.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
We all know the East is fodder for the West. Sacramento is good. I just hate them with a passion. Can't stand Webber, or Divac, and especially Christie. Bitches. I hope their Championship will feel hollow without going through the Lakers.

Greb, you're starting t sound a little bitter, and the Lakers haven't been ousted from the playoffs yet. :rolleyes:

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Greb, you're starting t sound a little bitter, and the Lakers haven't been ousted from the playoffs yet. :rolleyes:

I'm a fan, but also a realist. Our realistic chances are gone. If we somehow win both games in LA, my tune will change. But I don't see it happening.

I'm not bitter. 3 championships in a row is nice. And we're not done winning. This just isn't our year.

[jaaron]

They should have known there were changes to
be made. They barely won the division last year.
A couple of cases of being in the right place at the
right time helped them win.

Losing two role players should not make much of
a difference. if Phil Jackson would use more than
seven players they'd be in a better situation.

Shaq's great but he is a bully and it's good to see
the refs call him for what he's doing. Kobe's great
but he's not the greatest. Not yet. Bowen would
never have been able to do that to Jordan. Kobe's
still got work to do. If only he'd play for another time
like the rumor mill's been saying.

I'm glad the Laker's are losing. I just hope the
Spurs win it in LA on sunday with a sweep. That
would be heaven.

I still have to go with the Kings to take it all. It's
their turn.

Down with the Lakers. Long live the Kings.

[RicochetShaw]

LOL!, KINGS ARE GETTING SPANKED!!


MAVS SET RECORD FOR MOST PLAYOFF POINTS IN FIRST HALF, IM LOVIN' IT! MAVS ALL THE WAY!

[screamer581]

The Dallas game was a hoot, but come on people...Pistons rawk!

[Strider]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
I bet you belive in the tooth fairy too. Stick a fork in them.....They're Done Baby!!!

Not yet, man, not yet. As you can see, I'm a very positive thinker.... :D

Strider

[Doc Holliday]

Kings lose more then just the game. Without Webber and Jackson, this is a much different series. Interesting.

Greb, I know you are smiling a little this morning.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Kings lose more then just the game. Without Webber and Jackson, this is a much different series. Interesting.

Greb, I know you are smiling a little this morning.

Maybe just a little.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

How about them Pistons. Send Philly home!

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Maybe just a little.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

How about them Pistons. Send Philly home!

Get AI off the court. I can't stand him. He's a great player, but too distracting. I hope he never wins a championship.

How in the hell do you give up 132 points in a game? Where is the defense? Sad...fun to watch...but just flat out sad!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Get AI off the court. I can't stand him. He's a great player, but too distracting. I hope he never wins a championship.

How in the hell do you give up 132 points in a game? Where is the defense? Sad...fun to watch...but just flat out sad!

Can't stand "the question" either. And don't fret, Doc. He'll NEVER win a championship.

Neither of those teams play any defense. It's like the old 80's ball. Just outshoot each other. Or like the all-star game. Ole all the players on their way to the basket.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Neither of those teams play any defense. It's like the old 80's ball. Just outshoot each other. Or like the all-star game. Ole all the players on their way to the basket.

Yeah it is....but it's fun to watch sometimes. One or two passes then shoot...Now that's action and entertainment. I hope Dallas can pull it out, and think they will if C Web and BJ are out for an extended time.

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Get AI off the court. I can't stand him. He's a great player, but too distracting. I hope he never wins a championship.


I didn't like Iverson in the beginning, and I still have a lot of issues with the man's behavior and such, but he's earned my respect these past couple of years. Sure he eats up the ball, sure he's not much of a team player (but growing more and more as one), sure he's a big mouth, sure he's a pain in the ass the way he behaves, sure he looks like a friggin' rat. But look at the Sixers this year, look at them play the Pistons -- he's the damn heart and soul of that team. He's a fighter. He never goes down unless you knock him down. And if you knock him down, he'll just pick himself up and come back right at you. And I respect that.

[Grebdron]

COURTSIDE AT THE LAKER GAME ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK YES!

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Grebdron
COURTSIDE AT THE LAKER GAME ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK YES!

Wow, you'll be able to witness a LIVE elimination/sweep!:p


Seriously though, if the Lakers win tonight, I have no trouble believing they can advance to round 3.

Let's just hope the Celtics can pull it off tonight...

[Grebdron]

Honestly, if they win, it'll be great. But either way I'll be sitting courtside at the Staples Center.:D:D:D

[Indiana Sev]

New Jersey 94

Boston 76

It's over, Celtics are down 3-0. There's no coming back...

:(

[Strider]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
New Jersey 94

Boston 76

It's over, Celtics are down 3-0. There's no coming back...

:(

Well, the Celtics are done for the season. I don't know what's wrong with them, but they just can't handle Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets.

Strider

[Strider]

Hell yeah!!! The Lakers beat up the Spurs last night, the series is far from over! I know the Lakers can win this series, no doubt in my mind.... :D

Strider

[Strider]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Honestly, if they win, it'll be great. But either way I'll be sitting courtside at the Staples Center.:D:D:D

I have three words to say.... extremely lucky bastard! :D

Strider

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Honestly, if they win, it'll be great. But either way I'll be sitting courtside at the Staples Center.:D:D:D

Seriously? Hey Greb, then do me a favor -- the game's on TV over here, and I remember more or less how you look back from the Schmoe Picture thread, so before you go to the game...tell us what you'll be wearing, I'll try spotting you! :)

As for the Laker win...it's a good win, a solid win, and it's a good thing they didn't lose their first home game of the series. I think they can come back from their 2-1 deficit, but still -- in Game Three, some of the key Spurs players were off. Take Tony Parker, he scored 2 points at 1-of-8 shooting. It's not gonna be so easy in Game Four and Game Five...

[jackson13]

Greb, if you have a Joblo shirt, make sure you wear it. If you dont ima have a hard time spotting you. Actually, it'd be more noticable if you do something like scream at Jack Nicholson or something that will draw attention. Jack almost got thrown out last night, that was funny.

[RicochetShaw]

Looks like the Mavs and Kings are heading into double over-time...finish them off already! Man we are having a hard time beating the Kings even though they don't have Webber.

[jackson13]

Dallas pulls of the win!!! What an awesome game that was! Now for the Lakers to win tommorow and I'm all set. I hate the Kings!!

[RicochetShaw]

Woohooo!!! Beat the relentless Kings. Kudos to that team for putting up a dogfight even without Webber, their leader. Mavs mvp for the night was most definitely Van Exel. They guy is our inside game, lol. He can penetrate with his ball-handling skills, plus has a nice jumpshot to boot. He also has ice in his veins, as he played great in the clutch in the overtimes, and iced the victory with those free-throws. Good game that was!

[Strider]

Damn, I didn't expect the Mavericks to beat the Kings last night. I really hope the Kings can manage to pull-out a victory with this series, I want the team to win. Still, it's not going to be easy at all, the Mavericks don't appear to be slowing down just yet. If the Kings don't win this series, I may just have to eat the words I directed towards the Mavericks.... shit. :D :D :D

Strider

[Strider]

On another note, I'm glad A.I. and the 76ers managed to pull a victory away from the Pistons last night. This series ain't over yet! :D

Strider

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Honestly, if they win, it'll be great. But either way I'll be sitting courtside at the Staples Center.:D:D:D

Hey, Greb, why don't you do something reckless like jump onto the court during the game (like those White Sox "fans" jump onto the baseball field every other game) and then we'll be certain to see you! :D :D

Okay, you'll tarnish your reputation, lose your job, friends and girl and probably be fined more money than you care to imagine...but it'll be cool for us because we'd spot you...see?

Huh, huh, whatcha think?









:p

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Hey, Greb, why don't you do something reckless like jump onto the court during the game (like those White Sox "fans" jump onto the baseball field every other game) and then we'll be certain to see you! :D :D


Yeah, that'd be cool, Greb...Put on a JoBlo cap, paint the words "I LOVE CHARLIZE" on your chest, and then run butt-naked on the court, bitchslapping Jack Nicholson as you pass next to him. We'd love you to do that for us, man. ;)

[RicochetShaw]

Greb are you the guy wearing the blue shirt with the American Flag on the back of it?

[RicochetShaw]

LOL. is anyone else watching the Lakers vs Spurs game? I am now convinced that the refs are paid to throw the games in favor of the Lakers. Conspiracy!

[Gametime]

I hate the fact that everyone wants the Lakers to lose this year. They also give Kobe a hard time. Kobe is the best in the game bar none. Who you gonna give the ball to in the 4 quarter? Kobe!
The lakers are still the team to beat until proven differently.

Go lakers

[Grebdron]

I fucking rule!!!:D:D:D

Sat IN Magic Johnson's seat for the 3d quarter. With Dyan Cannon. With the Lakers comeback looming. Made it on the Jumbotron. Got a high five from Horry and George. My shirt signed by Dyan. Talked to Magic.

What a great fucking game.

My throat hurts.

[jackson13]

Greb they showed Jack, Ben Affleck and J-Ho a lot yesterday, were you anywhere near them? I watched the game and was loving every minute of the 4th quarter. Lakers Rule!!!!!!!!

[Grebdron]

I was about 20 seats away from J Ho and Mr. Lopez. My seat for most of the game was right along the tunnel. In the 3d quarter, my bro gave me his seat. Which was right under the Laker basket.

Good times.:D:D:D

[Indiana Sev]

Celtics get man-handled and swept by the Nets 4-0!



Drag. :(


Oh well, Go Lakers!

[jackson13]

Whats up with the Celts pussing out? 27 seconds left, only down 6, and they dont even put up a fight? Seems like they didnt really wanna win the championship to me. Final game will be Lakers/Nets with the Lakers winning in 6. 4-Peat!!!!

[Strider]

The Nets left the Celtics bloody and bruised in this series. Damn, Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets are an incredibly strong team. No doubt, they will go to the 2003 NBA Finals, and the Pistons or 76ers won't stop them. Still, none of this really matters, a West team will bury them quick.

Strider

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Gametime
I hate the fact that everyone wants the Lakers to lose this year. They also give Kobe a hard time. Kobe is the best in the game bar none. Who you gonna give the ball to in the 4 quarter? Kobe!
The lakers are still the team to beat until proven differently.

Go lakers

Live with it and stop bitching you whiny little baby! :D Just kidding.

Everyone hates the Lakers because they win all the time...simple fact. That's why I hate them. I want to see someone else enjoy winning a title.

By the way Jackson is an overrated coach. How can you not win a title with players like Kobe and Shaq....and Jordan and Pippen? Think about it before you lamblast me for this....you know I'm right!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
By the way Jackson is an overrated coach. How can you not win a title with players like Kobe and Shaq....and Jordan and Pippen? Think about it before you lamblast me for this....you know I'm right!

Can't agree with you there, Doc. Sure, Jackson had Jordan and Pippen, and Shaq and Kobe. But how many championships had ANY of them won before, or after Jackson?

Zero.

Del Harris had almost essentially the same team as Jackson inherited, and was swept out of the playoffs two years running. Jackson took over and won in his first year.

[Tom Samborski]

I agree on that part, Phil Jackson is the main reason why the Lakers have won 3 in a row. I remember back in the 1998 NBA Western Conference Finals, the Jazz just smoked the Lakers and that was when Del Harris was coach.

[Strider]

Damn! Tonight's Lakers/Spurs game was just great, but it was one tough loss for the Lakers. My team lost in San Antonio, but they put up a spectacular effort. Hell, the Lakers came back from nowhere, and that's something no one can deny. Anyway, the Lakers would have won that game, if it wasn't for that stupid ball that refused to go in at the last second! Robert Horry threw off a great shot, though. Oh well, it wasn't the Lakers night.

The Spurs still have lots to worry about, I think. The Lakers are going to go into Game 6 with a shitload of momentum, and I believe they will take the game. Charles Barkley is right, he is going to be working on Saturday, because there will be a Game 7. :D

Strider

[MarkItZero]

That was a hell of a game last night. I was flipping back and forth from the Cubs game and playing some Nintendo (Zelda) and I almost turned the game of completely around the middle of the third quarter, but I had this sneaking suspicion that the Lakers were coming back. And they could have won if Horry hit that last second shot.

I am a fan of Shaq and Phil Jackson, but the more I watch Kobe play, the more I dislike him. I dont think he is the best player in the league, but I know that he thinks he is. He is so arrogant and selfish, he thinks he is the second coming of MJ, but the truth is that he is not even close. He needs Shaq, but he is too concieted to realize it. The reason they won those titles is because noone can guard Shaq. Whereas all it takes is Bruce Bowens (who?) to deny Kobe his last second heroic shot. The only way that the Lakers can win this series is for Kobe to acknowledge that the Laker offense runs best when Shaq is the focal point.

Kobe is begining to remind me of Jalen Rose. A guy who without a doubt has great talent (Kobe has more than Rose of course) but thinks that everything should just be handed to them. And like Rose, Kobe depends on the refs to bail him out far too often.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Can't agree with you there, Doc. Sure, Jackson had Jordan and Pippen, and Shaq and Kobe. But how many championships had ANY of them won before, or after Jackson?

Zero.

Del Harris had almost essentially the same team as Jackson inherited, and was swept out of the playoffs two years running. Jackson took over and won in his first year.

I thought I'd get this response. Just throwing out my opinion. By the way, you are not going to sway me. By the way, Kobe has improved under Jackson, but in this league it is not as much the product of the coach, but the desire of the player. And he become truly dominant in the lasy 3 years. Damn I hate him though.

By the way Greb, your avatar man......what happened to Spidey...he rocked!

[Grebdron]

I changed it because of the time of the year. It's playoff time!

I'm really not worried tday about being out of the playoffs. The Lakers WILL win game 6. It's going to come down to game 7. We'll see on Saturday exactly how far the Lakers will go in the quest for 4.

[James Logan]

I think the Spurs can win Game Six...if, as Popovich put it, they start scoring baskets and playing defense in the money time. Every game, they dominate all along, and they get butt fucked because they play like shit in the fourth quarter. They gotta do something about THAT -- Duncan especially, who played like a newbie in the fourth quarter of Game Five. Especially as the next game's in L.A. -- we can be pretty sure the Lakers are gonna get more trips to the foul line than the Spurs.

Still...the Lakers've came back from deficits all along the series, sometimes winning, sometimes losing. It's not gonna work for ever. Especially if George keeps screwing up and if Horry keeps on not hitting his three's (buzzer beater in G5 was pretty darn close, though).

I think the Spurs can close this one in six. If they don't, I think Game Seven is gonna be the best game in the year -- mark my words.

[Grebdron]

Lakers WILL win tonight. No doubt in my mind. If for no other reason than the league wants them to. Game 7's gonna be a barn burner.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Lakers WILL win tonight. No doubt in my mind. If for no other reason than the league wants them to. Game 7's gonna be a barn burner.

So are you saying the league is going to tell the refs to call it in favor of the Lakers? they've doing it all series and it hasn't helped. ;)

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
So are you saying the league is going to tell the refs to call it in favor of the Lakers? they've doing it all series and it hasn't helped. ;)

They've done it in the Lakers home games, and it has worked. It's been skewed the other way in SA, and it's worked for them.

NBA officiating is the worst.

[Rated R]

Looks like the Lakers number is up though...hooray I say! Let someone else win finally, fuck NBA seems to always be a one-team sport...kinda like baseball for a few years...

[Tom Samborski]

All I can say is wow. I thought there was going to be a Game 7, but I never expected a San Antonio winning game 6 IN L.A by a victory of 28 points. Now bring on the Mavericks! (or the Kings by a long shot:D )

[RicochetShaw]

YIPPY KAY YAY !!!!! I would write this in huge letters but i dont wanna be repetitive. Im not going to write in caps either cuz i dont wanna look like to much of a bafoon (too late). But yay! Spurs kill lakers!!! If Mavs make it to Western Finals I will be a happy man. I would be satisfied if the Mavs OR Spurs made it to finals, i like both teams (the Mavs a little more though). Now for the Mavs, hope they can quell the Kings now.

[SubMethod]

Texas - 1 California - 0

Now if the Mavs win we will have the confirmation that Texas is the greatest state of all!!;)

[Gametime]

Im a die hard lakers fan and all i can say is they suck they played with no kinda intensity in the last quarter and thats why they got blown out. How do they expect to win with guys like ginnero pargo and slava medvedenko. Its time for the lakers to re tool and get better players around shaq and kobe. I hope dallas kills the spurs. we will be back next year to re claim our title. But untill next year go nets, next year will begin another three peat by the lakers

[Strider]

Well, the Lakers had a chance last night, but they just didn't have any kind of intensity of their faces. It seemed as if the Spurs wanted the victory more than the Lakers. I'm very disappointed that my team has been eliminated, but I'm very proud to be the die-hard Lakers fan that I am... you know, I'm happy my team made it to the playoffs, actually. It was a tough season for them, it really was.

Now that the Lakers are gone, the next team I'm rooting for is....

SACRAMENTO KINGS!!!!!!!!!!

Damn, I hope they beat the Mavericks in Game 7. I really don't want to see another basketball team from California to hit the grave....

Strider

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Gametime
Im a die hard lakers fan and all i can say is they suck they played with no kinda intensity in the last quarter and thats why they got blown out. How do they expect to win with guys like ginnero pargo and slava medvedenko. Its time for the lakers to re tool and get better players around shaq and kobe. I hope dallas kills the spurs. we will be back next year to re claim our title. But untill next year go nets, next year will begin another three peat by the lakers

Put the onus on the coach...don't forget about him. What the hell was Medvadenko (sp) and Pargos (sp) (two guys I've never heard of) doing in the game when they were down by 14 in the 4th. It's do or die, and Jackson went ahead and left them for dead.

Yeah they played with little heart, but when you have 2 or 3 stiffs on the floor in crunch time, what do you expect. There was no one on the floor for Kobe to play off of. I really feel that was Jacksons last game as the coach of the Lakers.

By the way...I have a huge smile on my face as I am writing this post.

Largest loss by a defending champion in an elimination game?

Do you know....of course you do!!

28 points by the 2002-2003 Lakers! :D

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Put the onus on the coach...don't forget about him. What the hell was Medvadenko (sp) and Pargos (sp) (two guys I've never heard of) doing in the game when they were down by 14 in the 4th. It's do or die, and Jackson went ahead and left them for dead.

Yeah they played with little heart, but when you have 2 or 3 stiffs on the floor in crunch time, what do you expect. There was no one on the floor for Kobe to play off of. I really feel that was Jacksons last game as the coach of the Lakers.

By the way...I have a huge smile on my face as I am writing this post.

Largest loss by a defending champion in an elimination game?

Do you know....of course you do!!

28 points by the 2002-2003 Lakers! :D

Jackson is known to make a point, even in big games. The regular cast of guys had played like shit. The ONLY Laker to show up ready to play was Shaq. And it's not Phil's last game coaching, he'll be back.

The Lakers sucked it up last night, no doubt. But they aren't done. But go ahead and let the rest of the league think so.

Strider, you CAN'T root for the Kings, no matter what.

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
Put the onus on the coach...don't forget about him. What the hell was Medvadenko (sp) and Pargos (sp) (two guys I've never heard of) doing in the game when they were down by 14 in the 4th. It's do or die, and Jackson went ahead and left them for dead.

Yeah they played with little heart, but when you have 2 or 3 stiffs on the floor in crunch time, what do you expect. There was no one on the floor for Kobe to play off of. I really feel that was Jacksons last game as the coach of the Lakers.



Jackson did exactly what he had to do: he made a point. So ok, you've never heard of Medvedenko or Pargo -- it don't mean the guys can't play. Slava Medvedenko scored 12 points, grabbed 4 boards, and was solid on defense with a steal and a blocked shot in the last game -- and overall, he had a pretty serious semi-conference round, averaging 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds a game in 13 minutes.

And c'mon, play off Kobe? Yesterday Kobe gave the worst playoff performance he gave in a while. Sure, he scored 20 points, but a) he's used to scoring 35, and b) guard opponent Tony Parker put in 27. He only took 2 rebounds. He had 4 personal fouls. He shot under 50 percent again. And c'mon, the man had 7 turnovers! SEVEN FRIGGIN' TURNOVERS! Out of a total of 13 for the whole team...seven turnovers, seven shots, considering those as all 2-point opportunites, that's at least 14 points wasted.

Jackson did what he had to do. He made a point, and confirmed that Shaquille O'Neal still is the leader of this Los Angeles Lakers team.

In a way I think losing will help the Lakers more than winning another championship -- would've made them overconfident. Keep Jackson -- he's the best coach around. Keep Shaq -- he's the most dominant player around. Keep Kobe -- he's the most dominant non-center around, and this loss will teach him a lesson and make him more mature and an even better player. As for the rest of the team...start rebuilding. Get a real point guard instead of cocky prick Derek Fisher who only hands out 3 assists a game (1.8 in the playoffs). Let Rick Fox go shoot a TV-show, because the man thinks he's a big-time star in Hollywood. Get a big third player to support the two leads -- Karl Malone is a free agent, Jermaine O'Neal is a free agent, Jason Kidd is a free agent. This is L.A., the money's there.

Rebuild.
Come back.
Conquer it all again.

It's doable.

As for this year...go Spurs! :cool:

[Grebdron]

Extremely well put, James. I agree with your entire post. EXCEPT the part about the money being there. There is a salary cap. But if we can get a decent point guard and Malone or O'Neal are willing to take the mid-level exception, we'll be fine.

[Strider]

Originally posted by Grebdron
The Lakers sucked it up last night, no doubt. But they aren't done. But go ahead and let the rest of the league think so.

Well put, Grebdron.

Originally posted by Grebdron
Strider, you CAN'T root for the Kings, no matter what.

Yes, I CAN!!!! :D

Honestly, I don't know why everyone hates the Kings. I feel so alone when it comes to actually LIKING the Kings. Who knows, I may be the only person outside of Sacramento that likes the Kings... :D

Well, I do hope the Kings win in Game 7. If not, I'll be rooting for the Spurs instead. Besides, I've been a fan of the Spurs for awhile, and I'm just not showing it too much because they just eliminated my team last night! :D

Strider

[Grebdron]

It's just unnatural to love the Lakers and not hate the Kings. I just hate almost all of their players (including Vlade) (but excluding Peja). They're a bunch of whining pussies. I hope the Spurs win, because then our loss won't feel so empty.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Extremely well put, James. I agree with your entire post. EXCEPT the part about the money being there. There is a salary cap. But if we can get a decent point guard and Malone or O'Neal are willing to take the mid-level exception, we'll be fine.

By the way, the SPurs have a lot of room under the cap to bring in a big time player. Jermaine O'neal in the same front court as Tim Duncan....That would scare the shit out of a lot teams Gar-run-teed!

About Jackson. Why make a point and give it up? Thay have some back before. The lead was only 12-14 points. It's not like it was impossible to come back. If I were a fan, I'd be pissed he threw in guys that aren't regulars, and don't have that kind of experience to win the game. Give those guys confidence by putting them in a winning situation.

Yeah, you guys have some room. Horry won't be back (5 mil) and Fox will only count half if he's out for the year. They will bring in a player make them much better. I think though they should try to get a middle aged player, not one that has 1 or 2 years left in the league...i.e. Malone, Pippen.

[screamer581]

I seem to recall some schmoes saying "76ers in 6"...hmmm.

[Benny]

Originally posted by screamer581
I seem to recall some schmoes saying "76ers in 6"...hmmm.

Shut up! Now both Philly teams are out! :(

I hope the Mavs win tonight, an all-Texas series would be awesome! Thank God the Lakers finally LOST! It's about time!

[screamer581]

Originally posted by Benny
Shut up! Now both Philly teams are out! :(



Easy there bud!

[SubMethod]

GO DALLAS!!!

Texas - 2 California - 0

:D ;)

[RicochetShaw]

yeeeees! Dallas seals the deal by overpowering the Kings, and Van Exel lighting it up in the 4th quarter. I really do respect the Kings for putting up such a fight even without Webber, a stronger team then I gave them credit for.


Now for the Spurs. I think the Mavs will lose the first game due to nervousness or something of the sort. But they should get comfortable by game 3, and by then i expect them to have at least one blowout over the Spurs. The Spurs are a strong defensive team, but the Mavs are too much of an offensive juggernaut to be subdued.

[Strider]

The Lakers are eliminated.... fuck!

The 76ers are eliminated.... fuck!

The Kings are eliminated.... fuck!

Hmm... the 2003 NBA Playoffs have not been going my way. :mad: :( :mad: :( :mad:

Strider

[SubMethod]

Nets vs. Pistons - Nets in 6
Mavs vs. Spurs - Mavs in 7

[Indiana Sev]

Damn, it's too late for my Eastern Conference picks.:mad:

:(

Third Round Predictions:

San Antonio/Dallas Dallas in 6

New Jersey/Detroit Too late but I hope the Pistons smack the Nets!

[Grebdron]

New Jersey in 6

San Antonio in 5.

[Doc Holliday]

New Jersey in 6

San Antonio in 6

I read where Juwan Howards agent thinks L.A. is the perfect spot for his client to land. That would be a tough lineup....Shaq and Howard down low...Kobe playing the 2 or 3....scary!

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Doc Holliday
I read where Juwan Howards agent thinks L.A. is the perfect spot for his