I'm going with Golden State all the way here. Don Nelson knows too much about the Mavericks. I'm predicting Warriors over Mavs in 6 games
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm going with Golden State all the way here. Don Nelson knows too much about the Mavericks. I'm predicting Warriors over Mavs in 6 games</div> I'm predicting another Nellie choke job in the playoffs
I think the upsets will happen in the 2nd round. Chicago over Detroit. San Antonio over Phoenix (not much of an upset). Maybe even Toronto over Cleveland.
<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I think the upsets will happen in the 2nd round. Chicago over Detroit. San Antonio over Phoenix (not much of an upset). Maybe even Toronto over Cleveland.</div> None of those would really be upsets, in my opinion. Their records are too similar. Houston over Dallas, if it should happen, would be a legit upset.
Don't really think that the Warriors can upset Dallas. There might be a chance but, it's pretty small. I think the key to this series would pretty much be defence. And Dallas has become pretty good at that. I predict for Dallas to win the series in 6. If an upset would happen in the 1st round, I think it would be in the LA vs. Phoenix matchup. LA has already proven that they coudl play there best basketball against Phoenix, so I think that they have a chance at an upset. Even If it's not that big of a chance.
<div class="quote_poster">lakers_kb24 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Don't really think that the Warriors can upset Dallas. There might be a chance but, it's pretty small. I think the key to this series would pretty much be defence. And Dallas has become pretty good at that. I predict for Dallas to win the series in 6.</div> GS' defense is underrated. They're 19th in the league in Opp FG%, not particularly good but not too bad considering they're portrayed as one of the worst defensive teams in the league. You should also take into consideration the style they play, theres a lot of open shots, layups, dunks, etc. and they're still near the middle of the pack. They lead the league in TOs forced and they're second in the league in TO differential, third in the league in blocks, second in the league in steals. Ast/TO ratio is right on par with Dallas. Head to head with Dallas they even look better because the Mavs have no dominating offensive post presence. They're essentially a jumpshooting team, most plays are isolations, pick and roll, or motion plays with players cutting to the rim. This plays right into GS' style. GS is going to play Harrington heavy minutes at C and force Dallas to take Dampier and Diop off the floor. Defensively, GS emphasizes switching on every opportunity because they have so many players who are interchangeable and can all play defense at any position; Jackson, Richardson, Pietrus, Barnes, Harrington plus Baron and Ellis are very good defenders in the backcourt and Biedrins is good in the paint and can run the court like a deer. Dallas has some good defenders itself with Harris, Howard, Buckner but these guys often struggle against GS. With Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Mickael Pietrus, Matt Barnes at G/F and often 4 of these guys are on the floor at the same time, theres almost always a hole in Dallas' offense. It makes it even more difficult for Dallas' defense because Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, and Stephen Jackson are all very good in the post while Dallas' backcourt players aren't at all suited for inside play (especially against guys who are bigger and significantly stronger).
The Nets look like they could pull off an upset or two. Houston looks like a dark-horse if Yao keeps playing great basketball and you have TMac, Battier and some other good players to fit in. I like Golden State, especially if Mickael Pietrus, the Warriors leading scorer against the Mavericks this season, has a good series. The Warriors have the players that match up very well defensively against the Mavs' main players in Howard with Mickael Pietrus, Jason Richardson, and Jackson; Dirk Nowitzki with Harrington and Jackson; Dampier with Biedrins and Foyle; and Terry with Baron Davis and Monta Ellis. The Warriors problem may be free throw difference if the refs slow the pace down and decide to call a lot of fouls (Warriors' opponents tend to shoot more FT's than the Warriors). I like the Magic too. Howard is insane, and Jameer Nelson is pretty good. But I don't think they will get passed the Pistons, unfortunately. And I won't count out Allen Iverson and Marcus Camby from the Nuggets, they could pull off a huge upset, but it would be extremely tight if they did, as in going 7 games. I'm rooting for the upsets this year, hah. They can happen.
Bulls over the Heat is not an upset. The Bulls have a better record and had a better season. They are the better team this year, and will prove it. However, as far as upsets go I guess I would pick Houston over Utah (not really an upset either). Nothing else besides that really. I will give Orlando a shot over Detroit too.
<div class="quote_poster">dallasdude Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm predicting another Nellie choke job in the playoffs </div> The Warriors have a chance to pull off an upset if they can establish the uptempo running game and shoot out of their skulls.
<div class="quote_poster">Detroit Madness Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm glad you wanted to make a thread to humiliate yourself in about a week.</div> I predicted Miami would win the championship last year, and that was in training camp. Now wheres ur credibility stand
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I predicted Miami would win the championship last year, and that was in training camp. Now wheres ur credibility stand</div> Picking the Miami Heat to win the championship doesn't give you credibility, you picked one of the favorites and they won. The day you predict the Charlotte Bobcats to win the championship and it happens, then you have credibility. With that said the Warriors might win a game or two, but I doubt they will beat the Mavericks. Its unrealistic to expect an eight seed to beat a team which one 67 games during th eregular season. If this was a couple of years ago when you only needed three wins to advance then I might give them a fighters chance. However, with the new format its just too difficult. That's one of the reasons we haven't seen an eight seed triumph over a one in several years.
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I predicted Miami would win the championship last year, and that was in training camp. Now wheres ur credibility stand</div> Who'd you pick the year before?
<div class="quote_poster">Blur Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Picking the Miami Heat to win the championship doesn't give you credibility, you picked one of the favorites and they won. The day you predict the Charlotte Bobcats to win the championship and it happens, then you have credibility. With that said the Warriors might win a game or two, but I doubt they will beat the Mavericks. Its unrealistic to expect an eight seed to beat a team which one 67 games during th eregular season. If this was a couple of years ago when you only needed three wins to advance then I might give them a fighters chance. However, with the new format its just too difficult. That's one of the reasons we haven't seen an eight seed triumph over a one in several years.</div> I would say it gives him some credibility here with the general tone of the posts after that thread was created. Everyone was like LOOk at ta Laikers dhey didnot beat Pist0ns and they had a dream teaqm!!!1 --- With that said, GSW will tire out Dallas for whoever wins out of the 4/5 matchup by taking them to 6 games.
