Suns out of the west. I liked the trade from the beginning, even though down the road it might not look so good. But they did it for now, and I'd expect them to at least get to the WCF.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>As for Sam Mitchell, he was thoroghly outcoached by Lawrence Frank last year, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against Stan the Man.</div> That's the one reason I probably wouldn't predict that upset. Otherwise I think the matchups are pretty even, if not favourable for Toronto.
Suns and Orlando. Can you imagine the Finals? The experienced most dominant big man ever who started his career in Orlando vs the up and comming most dominant big man who is an absolute physical freak and plays for Orlando.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Apr 16 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The funny thing is Sam Mitchell won COY didn't he?</div> Living proof that the award makes no sense.
Houston because I want to see Tmac get past the first round, LA cause I want to see Kobe beat Shaq, and in the east Orlando just because I'm getting tired of hearing about the celtics, pistons and Lebron.
I just mainly want to see the Hawks pull off a huge upset and beat the Celtics (not likely but would be nice) and the Magic to sweep the Raptors. Wouldn't mind seeing the Cavs getting knocked out of the first round as well. In the West looking for the Lakers to get bounced first round. Hawks NBA Champs!
I'm throwing all my support for the Kenyon Martin getting his ring, but too bad he plays for the Nuggets.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Apr 16 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>As for Sam Mitchell, he was thoroghly outcoached by Lawrence Frank last year, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against Stan the Man.</div> That's the one reason I probably wouldn't predict that upset. Otherwise I think the matchups are pretty even, if not favourable for Toronto. </div> I don't see that. I see the SG matchup favorable for Toronto, and that's it.
New Orleans Horny people and Washington !!!! and philly/atl to beat the 'top dogs attention seekers'.....you know i always thought washington was like a clone of the nets team for all these years. all stars, injuries, the way they play. its weird. so was orlando until they Suddenly got good this season
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Apr 17 2008, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Apr 16 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>As for Sam Mitchell, he was thoroghly outcoached by Lawrence Frank last year, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against Stan the Man.</div> That's the one reason I probably wouldn't predict that upset. Otherwise I think the matchups are pretty even, if not favourable for Toronto. </div> I don't see that. I see the SG matchup favorable for Toronto, and that's it. </div> Toronto is better at both guard spots, PF, and has a better bench. Its a pretty even matchup.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Apr 17 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Apr 17 2008, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Apr 16 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>As for Sam Mitchell, he was thoroghly outcoached by Lawrence Frank last year, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against Stan the Man.</div> That's the one reason I probably wouldn't predict that upset. Otherwise I think the matchups are pretty even, if not favourable for Toronto. </div> I don't see that. I see the SG matchup favorable for Toronto, and that's it. </div> Toronto is better at both guard spots, PF, and has a better bench. Its a pretty even matchup. </div> That sounds better. I'd say it's an even matchup as well.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Apr 16 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Apr 16 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The funny thing is Sam Mitchell won COY didn't he?</div> Living proof that the award makes no sense. </div> To be further confirmed when either Doc Rivers or Byron Scott wins it this year.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Angelo1405 @ Apr 17 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>New Orleans Horny people and Washington !!!! and philly/atl to beat the 'top dogs attention seekers'.....you know i always thought washington was like a clone of the nets team for all these years. all stars, injuries, the way they play. its weird. so was orlando until they Suddenly got good this season</div>
I want the Mavs and Magic, but I see the Lakers and Celtics getting there. In the West I've got Lakers over Nuggets in 5, Mavs over Hornets in 6, Suns over Spurs in 7, Jazz over Rockets in 6. Round 2 I've got Lakers over Jazz in 6, Mavs over Suns in 7. Conference Finals will be Lakers over Mavs in 5. Round 1 in the East will be Celtics over Hawks in 4, Pistons over Sixers in 5, Magic over Raptors in 7, Cavs over Wizards in 6. Round 2 will be Celtics over Cavs in 5, Pistons over Magic in 6. Celtics over Lakers in 6 for the title.
