starting in the east 1 Detroit * vs 8 Orlando 2 Cleveland * vs 7 Washington 3 Toronto vs 6 New Jersey* 4 Miami vs 5 Chicago * West 1 Dallas vs 8 Goldenstate* 2 Phoniex* vs 7 LAL 3 San Antonio * vs 6 Denver 4 Utah vs 5 Houston * *= My predictions
<div class="quote_poster">Rockets rule Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">starting in the east 1 Detroit * vs 8 Orlando 2 Chicago* vs 7 New Jersey 3 Toronto* vs 6 Washington 4 Miami vs 5 Cleveland * West 1 Dallas vs 8 Lac/Goldenstate* if Golden state vs Dallas 2 Phoniex* vs 7 LAL 3 San Antonio * vs 6 Denver 4 Utah vs 5 Houston * *= My predictions</div> DETROIT over ORLANDO - 6 games - no answer for Dwight and a coming out party for Jameer who proved in college he played better under pressure but this is the Pistons CHICAGO over NJ - 5 games - Chicago has too much talent and athleticism (2nd most athletic team after Dallas I reckon), NJ too much bad morale TORONTO over WASHINGTON - 6 games - Bosh will prove why he's an MVP candidate by getting to the line a lot and Washington will struggle to know how to play without Arenas who takes a gazillion shots a game, but the rest of their roster is good for 2 games for sure. All the games will be fast-paced high scoring. MIAMI over CLEVELAND - 5 games - LeBron will be one frustrated dude at the end of this series. Miami is the most mentally tough team in the league by a mile. DALLAS v. Golden State - (not Clippers the most mentally weak team in this playoff race) - Dallas in 6 games - will be a good test but they will prevail. Baron Davis will play AMAZING (I predict a triple double and a 15+assist game) and give Oakland fans a lot of hope. PHOENIX v. L.A. - Phoenix in 5 games. The Lakers can't seem to defend lately, that is a problem when you're playing the most talented offensive team in about 20 years. SAN ANTONIO v. DENVER - SAN ANTONIO in 5 games - Despite being hot right now, Denver will realize they are not quite ready to play at this level. UTAH v. HOUSTON - I have no freaking clue....lol.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">TORONTO over WASHINGTON - 7 games - will be an awesome series but Bosh will prove why he's an MVP candidate by getting to the line a lot and Gilbert will make some ill-advised 3 pointers from 5 feet past the line.. All the games will be fast-paced high scoring. </div> I dont think Gilbert will be back for the first round, or even the playoffs
I don't know if I should even bother responding to a topic created by somebody who thinks Golden State will beat Dallas.
<div class="quote_poster">Detroit Madness Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know if I should even bother responding to a topic created by somebody who thinks Golden State will beat Dallas.</div> yeah, that is a bit out there, but why don't you weigh in, i'm curious to know what you think
<div class="quote_poster">Detroit Madness Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know if I should even bother responding to a topic created by somebody who thinks Golden State will beat Dallas.</div> Are you serious? The reason everyone wants the Warriors in the playoffs is to knock out the Mavs, something they are capable of doing. First watch the Mavs and Warriors play each other then make a smart comment and don't assume things based on team records.
<div class="quote_poster">Legacy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Are you serious? The reason everyone wants the Warriors in the playoffs is to knock out the Mavs, something they are capable of doing. First watch the Mavs and Warriors play each other then make a smart comment and don't assume things based on team records.</div> Regular season matchups don't mean that much. Take a look at Dallas team stats and Golden States on points differential and other stats like that. Anytime you're talking about a team that hasn't played in the postseason for a decade beating a Finals team with the best record, it is out there my friend.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Regular season matchups don't mean that much. Take a look at Dallas team stats and Golden States on points differential and other stats like that. Anytime you're talking about a team that hasn't played in the postseason for a decade beating a Finals team with the best record, it is out there my friend.</div> Well, we'll have to wait and see.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Regular season matchups don't mean that much. Take a look at Dallas team stats and Golden States on points differential and other stats like that. Anytime you're talking about a team that hasn't played in the postseason for a decade beating a Finals team with the best record, it is out there my friend.</div> Golden State has a really good chance to pull of the upset. They are a very fast paced team, they are kind of built to beat teams like Dallas. They have Don Nelson, who built the Dallas team, so I think he knows how Dirk plays, Dirk won't be such a big factor in this series. But, ultimatiley I think the Warriors can take it to 6 or 7 games. Will be really tough to win, but it is a possibility.
<div class="quote_poster">Legacy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Are you serious? The reason everyone wants the Warriors in the playoffs is to knock out the Mavs, something they are capable of doing. First watch the Mavs and Warriors play each other then make a smart comment and don't assume things based on team records.</div> First off in both wins against Dallas you guys shot 57% and 49% from the field. If you think they are going to shoot that well in a playoff type atmosphere you got something else coming. Ok Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson are the only ones who knows what it takes to win, and Jackson is the biggest Bone Head you guys have. Baron Davis could only drool about what its like to win a playoff series. Jason Richardson didn't even know the playoffs existed, he is bummed that he might not be able to go fishing with his dad in the first week of the offseason. Most of the credit goes to Don Nelson if you guys do make the playoffs. But as I was saying you guys won't beat Dallas for several reasons. The playoff atmosphere is totally different then the regular season shots won't just fall you have to earn them. You guys have little experience. Dallas has experience. Dallas has the MVP of the season. You guys have thugs. Dallas is a great road team. You guys are tremendously horrible on the road. Believe me when 4 games are played at Dallas and 3 games are played at Golden State you are going to need to win on the road(do the math ) And last but not least if Dallas is anything but short of a championship the season is considered a failure, you guys have worked hard and should be glad to be in the playoffs if you do make it. So please don't be stupid and make retarded predictions, and also don't accuse me of only using "team records" for believing the Mavs will kick the Warriors ass.
Warriors will win 2 games against the Mavs, tops. If they even take the Mavs to seven games, it should be like winning the championship for them. Dallas has a mission on thier mind...they've been waiting since last June for this; don't let the regular season head-to-head matchups fool you, they don't mean sh*t in the playoffs.
<div class="quote_poster">Karma Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Warriors will win 2 games against the Mavs, tops. If they even take the Mavs to seven games, it should be like winning the championship for them. Dallas has a mission on thier mind...they've been waiting since last June for this; don't let the regular season head-to-head matchups fool you, they don't mean sh*t in the playoffs.</div> The Mavs will be mentally frustrated because they have have lost 2 games to the Warriors, maybe 3 if the Warriors win again. But, yes it would be a really good accompishment for the Warriors to take the Mavs to 7 games.
<div class="quote_poster">Detroit Madness Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">First off in both wins against Dallas you guys shot 57% and 49% from the field. If you think they are going to shoot that well in a playoff type atmosphere you got something else coming.</div> You got a point there, but don't forget, Don Nelson has way more playoff expericence then Avery Johnson as a coach. Plus Nelson knows how to play Dirk, and most of the other players on the Mavs. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Ok Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson are the only ones who knows what it takes to win, and Jackson is the biggest Bone Head you guys have. Baron Davis could only drool about what its like to win a playoff series.</div> Jackson hasn't done anything bad ever since he has been traded to the Warriors and I doubt that he would go do something stupid during playoff time. Baron Davis has been in the playoffs before, he hasn't won a series, but I bet he will step up his play and outplay Jason Terry and Devin Harris by far. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Json Richardson didn't even know the playoffs existed, he is bummed that he might not be able to go fishing with his dad in the first week of the offseason. </div> So what's wrong with that? <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Most of the credit goes to Don Nelson if you guys do make the playoffs. But as I was saying you guys won't beat Dallas for several reasons. The playoff atmosphere is totally different then the regular season shots won't just fall you have to earn them. You guys have little experience. Dallas has experience. </div> Like I said beofre, Don Nelson knows what it takes to beat the Mavericks, which is why we are so sucessful against them. And I know that Nelson could make the Warriors have the "feel" and "experience" to be confident and have momentum to beat the Mavs. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Dallas has the MVP of the season. </div> Since when did Kobe play on the Mavs? <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Dallas is a great road team. You guys are tremendously horrible on the road. Believe me when 4 games are played at Dallas and 3 games are played at Golden State you are going to need to win on the road(do the math ) And last but not least if Dallas is anything but short of a championship the season is considered a failure, you guys have worked hard and should be glad to be in the playoffs if you do make it. So please don't be stupid and make retarded predictions, and also don't accuse me of only using "team records" for believing the Mavs will kick the Warriors ass.</div> Invalid Video Link or click here
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Since when did Kobe play on the Mavs? </div> Since when is Kobe the MVP? He stated Dirk because Dirk is the consesus pick, and he is leading the MVP talk; Kobe is barely in the discussion right now.
guys how about a little less arguing and a little more giving your predictions. seems like people come here to tell each other how full of it they are rather than talk about the game they are a fan of.
Detroit vs Orlando= Detroit in 5 (Deeeetroit basketball) Chicago vs NJ= Chicago in 6 (Chicago basketball is back) Toronto vs Wash.=Toronto in 5 (No Gilbert, thought I'd be nice and give them 1 game) Miami vs Cleveland=Miami in 7 (I really wanted to pick Cleveland but if I did Miami would win) Dallas vs Golden State=Dallas in 4 (anyone got a broom?) Phoenix vs L.A.=Phoenix in 5 (kobe will win 1 game by himself) S.A. vs Denver=S.A. in 6 (I look forward to this series) Utah vs Houston= Houston in 7 (t-mac congrats buddy)
DETROIT over ORLANDO - 5 games - Detroit's big 5 will be too much for Orlando to handle. CHICAGO over NJ - 5 games -Too much depth and too much talent. TORONTO- over WASHINGTON - 6 games -No Gilbert, no Wizards MIAMI over CLEVELAND - 6 games - Heat and Wade have a mission to go to. And that is the Finals. DALLAS over Golden State - 6 - GS will give Dallas a hard time, but the 65+ win Dallas will outdo GS in the end. PHOENIX over L.A. - For Lakers to win this series, Kobe must average 50+ in that series, and that is unlikely. SAN ANTONIO over DENVER - in 6 games - San Antonio's defense will be too much for Answer and Melo. HOUSTON over UTAH - in 6 games - Maybe the best series of playoffs. I say Houston wins 4-2 all games close.
Detroit vs Orlando Detroit in 5. Detriot is just too experienced to lost to the Magic, Rasheed Wallace will do more than enough to keep Howard in check. I'm assuming they'll put him on Howard for the important stretches of the game. Chicago vs Wizards (because I'm assuming NJ will overtake them) Chigaco in 4. They just blew them out of the water IN Washington in today's game, and with the intensity being doubled in the playoffs, I can picture four straight blowouts for the Bulls. Toronto vs New Jersey Toronto in 6. This could end up being a classic, and it could go to seven games, but Toronto is a really balanced team compared to NJ. Although they have limited amounts of playoff experience, I still believe this is thier series to lose because they are much more complete team than NJ is. Miami vs Cleveland Cleveland in 7. D.Wade (still stale) vs. Lebron. Isn't this what the casual NBA fan has been waiting for? However, the Cavs have been playing well lately, while the Heat are still trying to figure out how to incorporate Wade back into playing rhythm. Lebron, who is much healthier then Wade is at this point, will end up carrying the Cavs further than Wade and a Shaq that could end up struggling. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dallas vs Golden State Since it looks like GS will grab the last spot (unless the Lakers continue thier freefall tonight against the Sonics), I'll pick the Mavs in 5. I cannot see the Warriors winning more than one game against a focused and experienced Dallas team. Phoenix vs L.A. Phoenix in 4. It hurts as a Lakers fan to say this, but I have barely any faith left in this Lakers team at this point. Kobe has been struggling, the rest of the team plays horribly, and we pretty much play no defence. Add to that the fact that Raja plays excellent D on Kobe, Amare is back, and the Suns feel this is thier year and you have the ingredients for a sweep. S.A. vs Denver Spurs in 6. As much as I love the Iverson/Melo tandem, Duncan is focused and healthy, and the Spurs are still the same Spurs that were a Manu Ginobili foul away from the Conference finals. Utah vs Houston Houston in 6. Toughest series to call but I think this is the year Tmac finally leaves the first round.
<div class="quote_poster">Umair Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">WASHINGTON over TORONTO - 6 games -Gilbert Arenas, Antwan Jamison, and Butler, the big three will dominate over Toronto.</div> lol, too bad Butler and Arenas will be watching from the sidelines. The "Big One" (Jamison) won't be able to handle Toronto if they face them. If that was to be the series, I'd take the Raptors in 5.
