East 1. Pacers 55-27 2. Nets 54-28 3. Pistons 51-31 4. Phily 48-33 5. Boston 48-33 6. Orlando 44-35 7. New Orleans 43-35 8. Wizards 40-42 West 1. Mavs 61-21 2. Kings 59-23 3. Portland 54-28 4. San Antonio 52-30 5. Lakers 48-34 6. Phoenix 45-37 7. Minnesota 43-39 8. Jazz 41-41 1st Round East Pacers beat Wizards 3-1 Nets beat Hornets 3-1 Pistons beat Magic 3-2 Boston beats Phily 3-2 1st Round West Mavs beat Jazz 3-1 Kings beat T-Wolves 3-0 Portland beats Phoenix 3-1 Lakers beat San Antonio 3-1 East Semis Pacers beat Boston 4-2 Nets beat Pistons 4-1 West Semis Mavs beat Lakers 4-3 Kings beat Portland 4-0 East Finals Nets beat Pacers 4-3 West Finals Kings beat Mavs 4-3 NBA FINALS Kings beat Nets 4-2
To leave out the Rockets from the Western COnfrence playoffs is just crazy. I mean they have two all-stars in Ming and Francis. The Jazz should be out definelty and the Lakers are seated to high as they will most likely be a 7th or 8th seed. So are teh Spurs. THey have no second option. Everytime they go to Tim Duncan on the left block it is so predictable. Surprise team for the Western Confrence has to eb the Suns. They can beat any team on any night but can klose to any team on any given night
How can you possibly have the Sixers as the fourth seed. In the last month they're way under 500. I'm not sure but I think the Knicks have more wins then them in January.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting "dexter":</div><div class="quote_post">To leave out the Rockets from the Western COnfrence playoffs is just crazy. I mean they have two all-stars in Ming and Francis. The Jazz should be out definelty and the Lakers are seated to high as they will most likely be a 7th or 8th seed. So are teh Spurs. THey have no second option. Everytime they go to Tim Duncan on the left block it is so predictable. Surprise team for the Western Confrence has to eb the Suns. They can beat any team on any night but can klose to any team on any given night</div> i just think that Yao will start going down Rockets #9 <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">How can you possibly have the Sixers as the fourth seed. In the last month they're way under 500. I'm not sure but I think the Knicks have more wins then them in January.</div> are they not #5 right now? Sixers are a good team (hate to say it)
the mavs do not stand a chance against the lakers in the playoffs. they will choke, just like the last game. the mavs don't have the mental toughness nor do they have anyone that's clutch. assuming the lakers make the playoffs, the only team that's a threat is the kings.
The east will b quite simple. Who brings their game. Indiana or New Jersey. We must remember that last year, the Pacers were a freethrow away from defeating the Nets. Then, the Pacers were half the team they r now. We have improved a ton, New Jersey has a little. Jefferson is key, Artest is key. I'd say that's the matchup that will win the games. Out West, If LA makes the playoffs, it's in the books. 4-peat. If LA doesn't make it, then it will b, the best offensive team ever, vs the world. I can see the Mavs getting past Pheonix, Portland, Utah, San Antonio, even the Kings. What I can't see, is them doing it 4 times in a row. they will lose ecentually. I think Pheonix is more of a contender than many people would think. EAST: 1. Indiana 2. New Jersey 3. Detroit 4. Boston 5. New Orleans 6. Washington 7. Philladelphia 8. Orlando WEST: 1. Sacremento 2. Dallas 3. Pheonix 4. San Antonio 5. Los Angelos L 6. Portland 7. Utah 8. Golden State Round 1 EAST: Indiana-3 Orlando-0 New Jersey-3 Philladelphia-1 Detroit-2 Washington-3 Boston-2 New Orleans-3 Round 1 WEST: Sacremento-3 Golden State-0 Dallas-3 Utah-2 Pheonix-3 Portland-2 San Antonio-2 Los Angelos L-3 Round 2 EAST: Indiana-4 New Orleans-2 New Jersey-4 Washington-3 Round 2 WEST: Sacremento-3 Los Angelos L-4 Pheonix-4 Dallas-3 Eastern Conferance Finals: Indiana-4 New Jersey-3 Western Conferance Finals: Los Angelos L-4 Phoenix-2 Finals: Lakers-4 Pacers-2 I have faith in the Pacers and Pheonix. I have dread in the Lakers.
Okay Guyz, here I see it.... 27 [EAST Pacers 56-26 Nets 55-27 Pistons 54-28 Philly 49-34 New Orleans 46-36 Orlando 45-37 Celtics 42-40 Wizards 41-41 WEST Kings 60-22 Mavs 59-23 S. Antonio 58-24 Portland 55-27 Lakers 50-32 Phoenix 48-34 Utah 43-39 Minnesota 42-40 1st Rd. EAST Pacers over Wizards Nets over Celtics Pistons over Orlando N. Orleans over Philly 1st Rd. WEST Kings over Minn. Mavs over Utah Spurs over Phoenix Lakers over Port. EAST SEMIS Pacers over N.O. Nets over Pistons WEST SEMIS Kings over Lakers Mavs over Spurs EAST FINAL Pacers over Nets WEST FINALS Kings over Mavs FINALS Kings over Pacers 5-2 Please God let me be wrong, let the Pacers win this one, even if I do think it's just a BIT premature. :mrgreen:
My Predections East 1. New Jersey 2. Indiana 3. Detriot 4. Philly 5. Boston 6. Orlando 7. Wizards 8. New Orelans West 1. Dallas 2. Sacremento 3. San Antiono 4. Houston 5. Phoniex 6. Portland 7. Minnesota 8. Utah East 1st Round Nets 3 - Hornets 0 Pacers 3 - Wizards 2 Pistons 3 - Magic 2 76ers 3 - Celtics 2 West 1st Round Dallas 3 - Jazz 0 Kings 3 - Wolves 1 Spurs 3 - Blazers 2 Rockets 3 - Suns 2 East 2nd ROund Nets 4 - Pacers 3 76ers 4 - Pistons 1 Kings 4 - Mavericks 3 Will be a hot series, Love Webbber and Nowitzki.. but in game 7, Kings will take it Spurs 4 - Rockets 2 East Finals Nets 4 - 76ers 3.. another hot series, look to see Nets win West Finals Kings 4 - Spurs 3 .. again another hot series.. gotta go with the kings Finals (what it should have been last year) Kings 4 - Nets 3 Will come to seven games just my predection
The final standings. EAST 1. NETS 57-25 2. Pacers 53-29 3. Pistons 52-30 4. 76'rs 49-33 5. Celtics 47-35 6. Hornets 45-37 7. Magic 42-40 8. Wizards 40-41 WEST 1. Mavs 61-21 2. Kings 59-23 3. Spurs 56-26 4. T-Wolves 50-32 5. Blazers 50-32 6. Suns 48-34 7. Jazz 47-35 8. Lakers 45-37 1st round East Nets beat Wizards 3-1 Pacers beat Magics 3-2 Pistons beat Hornets 3-1 Celtics beat 76'rs 3-2 1st round West Lakers beat Mavs 3-2 Kings beat Jazz 3-1 Spurs beat Suns 3-2 Blazers beat T-Wolves 3-1 2nd round East Nets beat Pistons 4-2 Pacers beat Celtics 4-3 2nd round West Lakers beat Spurs 4-2 Kings beat Blazers 4-1 Eastern Conference Finals Nets beat Pacers 4-2 Western Conference Finals Kings beat Lakes 4-3 Finals Kings beat Nets 4-3
<font color="darkred">Western Conference: 1. Dallas Mavericks 2. Sacramento Kings 3. San Antonio Spurs 4. Portland Trail Blazers 5. Phoenix Suns 6. Utah Jazz 7. Houston Rockets 8. Minnesota Timberwolves Mavericks over Timberwolves: 3 - 0 Kings over Rockets: 3 - 1 Jazz over Spurs: 3 - 2 Blazers over Suns: 3 - 2 Mavericks over Jazz: 4 - 1 Kings over Blazers: 4 - 2 Kings over Mavericks: 4 - 1 Eastern Conference: 1. New Jersey Nets 2. Indiana Pacers 3. Detroit Pistons 4. Boston Celtics 5. Philadelphia 76ers 6. New Orleans Hornets 7. Orlando Magic 8. Washington Wizards Wizards over Nets: 3 - 2 Pacers over Magic: 3 - 1 Pistons over Hornets: 3 - 2 76ers over Celtics: 3 - 2 Wizards over Pistons: 4 - 3 Pacers over 76ers: 4 - 2 Pacers over Wizards: 4 - 1 NBA Finals: Game 1 - Kings Game 2 - Kings Game 3 - Pacers Game 4 - Kings Game 5 - Pacers Game 6 - Kings Game 7 - 8) Igh, You will see..</font>
EAST -------- 1. Nets 2. Pacers 3. Pistons 4. Celtics 5. Magic 6. 76ers 7. Wizards 8. Hornets Nets vs. Hornets | 3-1 Nets Win Pacers vs. Wizards | 3-2 Pacers Win Pistons vs. 76ers | 3-1 76ers Win Celtics vs. Magic | 3-0 Celtics Win Nets vs. Celtics | 4-1 Nets Win Pacers vs. 76ers | 4-2 Pacers Win Nets vs. Pacers | 4-3 Pacers Win WEST ---------- 1. Mavs 2. Kings 3. Blazers 4. Spurs 5. Suns 6. Lakers 7. Rockets 8. Jazz Mavs vs. Jazz | 3-1 Mavs Win Kings vs. Rockets | 3-0 Kings Win Blazers vs. Lakers | 3-0 Lakers Win Spurs vs. Suns | 3-1 Spurs Win Mavs vs. Spurs | 4-3 Mavs Win Kings vs. Lakers | 4-2 Lakers Win Mavs vs. Lakers | 4-2 Lakers Win Championship ---------------- Pacers vs. Lakers | 4-1 Lakers Win
NBA Playoffs re: question for shapecity :roll: Not to be mean or nasty in any way, I was just wondering if you were perhaps from Ca. or a Lakers' fan? I just can't possibly see the Lakers coming out on top this year but stranger things have happened. LOL.
<font color="darkred">I dont think the Nets will make it far, If you didn't notice they started playing good when Motumbo went down. I bet when he comes back they will start to struggle again.</font>
Yes I'm a Laker fan and of course I have a bias towards them. Yes I'm from SoCal, too. The Lakers have been struggling and their role players are starting to show their age. However, I expect the Lakers to re-focus at the break after some of their guys rest up and spend a lot of time in the film room. The main reason the Lakers are losing is the lack of defense intensity. They are vulnerable to the 3pt shot and Fisher has not been able to stop any of the top PG's in the league. The Lakers need to improve on getting the ball out of the PG's hand and force other teams to take low % shots. Easier said then done, but I have faith the Lakers will find a way to get it done. I also don't see anyone stopping them in a series. Shaq really wears down a team and when the Lakers are hitting from the outside they are unstoppable.
re: Shapecity's NBA playoff opinion Shape, Gee I think you said that rather well, I think the Lakers could use you on their coaching staff. LOL. If they get the things done that you are saying need to be taken care of, they indeed would be in the finals. I remember how difficult it was for me to take last year when the Pacers were struggling to even make it to the play-offs. Their standings were hovering around .500 and nobody really thought they'd even make it to playoffs, but towards the end, they got it together like I knew they could have been playing all year and went right in and faced the #1 seed in the East, Jersey as I'm sure you know, and scared the c**p out of them. LOL. So, yes, anything is quite possible. Good luck to you, and keep up the very well worded posts. Peace.