Nba Playooooooffs

[atmachine]

its hard to believe that this is the first thread dedicated to the "best time to be alive" the NBA playoffs,list your predictions, upsets here...or i could be wrong and we could have more nascar fans than nba fans on the SU

[james2K]

i was thinking the same thing and almost started the thread myself. can't wait to see how the first round unfolds, there are some interesting matchups and already a couple first game upsets.

[atmachine]

ill do the east first
DET (1) vs ORL (8) Det should sweep this round quickly maybe going to 5 if det has a fluke and loses by one point (like last year)


(4)Miami Heat vs. (5) Chicago Bulls- Chicago in 6 (Don't underestimate the Bulls. They're better than last year and they gave the Heat the most trouble in the playoffs last season. This year they p*wned the Heat in the regular season. Whatever happens this will probably be the most entertaining series with the rivlary( between these two teams in the East).

(3) Toronto Raptors vs (6) New Jersey Nets
Probably the most interesting series. The Raps style of play matches the Nets up-and-down game. Again, the Raps have a collection of players who haven't seen playoff action as opposed to a tested Nets team. How does Jason Kidd get up and down the floor with T.J. Ford? If Mikki Moore can give the Nets 10/10 throughout the series and play halfway decent defense against Chris Bosh, the Nets win the series, though I think this will be one of those 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3 types.

(2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (7) Washington Wizards
There isn't a lot to break down here. Arenas and Butler are out for the Wiz. Jamison has to carry the load. Guys who weren't EVEN in the league last year are playing minutes for the Wizards. Cleveland is going to crush them.
Cavaliers in 4

[ink718]

I want the Warriors to sweep the Mavs. And i'd like to see the Warriors in the finals!

[tbakergobuck]

I would like to see my Cavs when it all but Lebron James can't do it by himself. I hope someone that hasen't won a Championship for a while wins it all. I almost hate the Pistons as much as I hate the Yankees. :lol:

[james2K]

hope you got a full 'hater-ade" ready TB you'll be seein em for a while here ;)

[atmachine]

I would like to see my Cavs when it all but Lebron James can't do it by himself. I hope someone that hasen't won a Championship for a while wins it all. I almost hate the Pistons as much as I hate the Yankees. :lol:

so im assuming thats about as much as i hate ohio state?

[PrincessPixie]

So long as the Spurs outlive the Mavs I'll be happy.

[tbakergobuck]

so im assuming thats about as much as i hate ohio state?Why do you hate Ohio State? Hate is a strong word I just ment that I don't really care for the Pistons/Yankees. I just think the Pistions are a bunch of babies when calls don't go there way not to mention they seem ****y to me. The Yankess buy there rings plain and simple but lately it hasen't been workin for them. :lol:

[james2K]

the Pistons do complain about a lot of calls and get a lot of tech's, but those things aside it's hard to deny the fact that at any time there's 4 guys out there that can hit a 3 and they've got some of the best passing big men in the league. their defense isn't as strong as when Ben was there but they've made up for it with scoring. Hate is a strong word i've seen it in so many threads i've posted in today. y are ppl so hateful around here? :)

[ink718]

So long as the Spurs outlive the Mavs I'll be happy.
I think the Warriors are going to sweep the Mavs. I HOPE THEY DO! haha! What an dissapoint that would be for the Mavs!

[drew05]

So long as the Spurs outlive the Mavs I'll be happy.


Amen! I was kinda sad the Spurs lost their first game, but the fact that the Mavs lost too just made my day.

Can't wait for Game 2 tomorrow!

[james2K]

Baby Bulls up 3-0!!!! Am I the only one excited???!!!

[ink718]

and Warriors up 2-1! lets go!

[atmachine]

oh man does dallas look worried or what im a big SA fan and my boy is a huuuge mavs fan and its so great watching dirk choke it up they have no answer for baron davis, never reaslly paid too much attention but that boy can ball alright.....and yeah screw the heat dwade is scmuck and shaq is now seeing he cant carry the team, the heat had thier 15 min now they are old and busted

[drew05]

Haha yes I say go Warriors! Dallas isn't part of Texas ;) Just kidding. I say Warriors in 6 or 7. And Spurs in 5.

Good job!

[Evan702]

Buh-bye Miami. The Heat is no longer on.

[atmachine]

LATER MR WADE, SEE YOU SHAQ!!!!!, pistons say bring on the BULLS

[tbakergobuck]

so im assuming thats about as much as i hate ohio state?Well considering you didn't reply I'll asume you don't have a legit reason to hate Ohio State. You probaby just hate them because they have been beating your team. :lol:

[atmachine]

why do i hate ohio state????
hmmm how bout for setting the bar for overated in football?? no maybe basketball??
yeah either one of those two things....maybe about whining how u of M didnt deserve a rematch only to get embarrased by florida???...yep those MUST be the thing why I HATE da' bucks

[tbakergobuck]

why do i hate ohio state????
hmmm how bout for setting the bar for overated in football?? no maybe basketball??
yeah either one of those two things....maybe about whining how u of M didnt deserve a rematch only to get embarrased by florida???...yep those MUST be the thing why I HATE da' bucksSo I was right about you. I know it's way to hard for a Michigan fan to admit Ohio State has a good team football & basketball. :lol: Your post doesn't make any sense, at least not to me. I guess since Ohio State a had 1 bad game all year in football and basketball people like you call them "overated". :confused: I'm asuming your talking about Ohio State football was overated last year but wouldn't that mean Michigan football is overated as well. :scratch: When Ohio State played Michigan they led majority of the game by 2 scores and really should've won by 14+ if Smith didn't fumble a few snaps. Michigan had there chance against Ohio State but didn't get it done. I guess you forgot about Michigan getting spanked by USC. Ohio State basketball team has won 2 Big Ten Championships in a row and once again they were one win away from another Championship but I guess that makes them overated.:rolleyes: Dam Ohio State haters. :bang:

[tbakergobuck]

Robert Horry's late 3-pointer "Big Shot" Bob did it again Monday night sealing San Antonio's 96-89 comeback win in Denver. He has to be the most clutch 3-pointer shooter in NBA history.

If the Warriors beat the Mavs it will be the biggest upset ever in the 1st round NBA playoffs. It all depends on how Dirk does.

[drew05]

Robert Horry's late 3-pointer "Big Shot" Bob did it again Monday night sealing San Antonio's 96-89 comeback win in Denver. He has to be the most clutch 3-pointer shooter in NBA history.

If the Warriors beat the Mavs it will be the biggest upset ever in the 1st round NBA playoffs. It all depends on how Dirk does.


It shall be done :)


Where was Dirk? I didn't even see him at the game ;)

[tbakergobuck]

That was a sweet block Sasha had on Kidd late in the Cavs/Nets game today. Glad other Cavs played played well since Lebron wasn't feeling good.

[james2K]

Glad other Cavs played played well since Lebron wasn't feeling good.

awwww his moma shoulda brought him some chicken noodle soup. lol. poor baby.

the excuses would have been hilarious, since he's the only "superstar" left in the playoffs.

[echelon4]

Did you guys see Nash's nose? That looked pretty nasty.

[james2K]

yea that was nasty

[tbakergobuck]

The Utah vs Golden State was a good game last night but what a great ending for Derek Fisher. Fisher had flown in from New York Wednesday evening after one of his twin 10-month-old daughters, Tatum, was in surgery all day for a rare cancer called retinoblastoma in her left eye. The surgery was succeesful. "We're still not out of the woods here for another two or three months," said Fisher, "but for now, everything is OK." Derek got a police escort from the airport and he stretched and took the court with 3:18 left in the third quarter. He forced a key turnover on Davis late in the game and hit a clutch 3-pointer. After the game Fisher was interviewed and he explained what kind of cancer his daughter has to inform the people because it's a rare type of cancer.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dailydime-070510

[james2K]

amazing story.....

[tbakergobuck]

Golden State was on fire shooting 3-pointers last night. They had 70 points at halftime. I thought the Jazz might make a run but everytime they did Golden State would make a 3. Davis's dunk was impressive. Not sure who will win the series but you live and die by the 3-pointer. lol

[tbakergobuck]

Come on King James! Need this game tonight! :fingers:

[Burrito75]

Good game.

[tbakergobuck]

LeBron had a nice play when he split through Jefferson and Boone. The Cavs need to finish games better and LeBron better practice his dam free throws. lol Mikki Moore got a flagrant foul when he fouled Sasha Pavlovic hard. It fired up LeBron.

The other night Richardson got ejected when he foulded Okur hard. Davis gave Fisher a body check.

Last night Horry made a hard foul on Nash when he led with his shoulder. Stoudemire left the bench after the play so he could be suspended for 1 game but hopefully not. Some players are losing there cool. :cool:

[drew05]

Looks like the Suns will be without Stouda-whiner and Diaw...


and we will be without Horry... oh well. Fair trade I guess.

[tbakergobuck]

Yea that makes sense the team that doesn't do anything gets penalized worse then the team that caused it. lol I think Stoudemire has the right complain considering a player kicked his foot on purpose when he was in the air.

[Sprint Know It All]

Cavs to the championship...

[drew05]

Yea that makes sense the team that doesn't do anything gets penalized worse then the team that caused it. lol I think Stoudemire has the right complain considering a player kicked his foot on purpose when he was in the air.

He did it on purpose... yeah I know, because when I try to stop I can flatten my foot RIGHT away...

[tbakergobuck]

Video does not lie my friend. It was a dirty play. That's fine that you a different oppion but considering your a Spurs fan I'm not surprised with your reply.

It's to bad the Suns had some bad luck in this series. Nash not plaing late in game 1 because a cut to the nose and Stoudemire being suspended in game 5 for doing pretty much nothing.

The cavs played like crap on there home court last night.

[Sprint Know It All]

Video does not lie my friend. It was a dirty play. That's fine that you a different oppion but considering your a Spurs fan I'm not surprised with your reply.

It's to bad the Suns had some bad luck in this series. Nash not plaing late in game 1 because a cut to the nose and Stoudemire being suspended in game 5 for doing pretty much nothing.

The cavs played like crap on there home court last night.


true but we still owned the nets even if we wanna make the series interesting and make it go to a game 7.

[atmachine]

spurs finishing off the suns tonight, im so happy the suns lost the defs gave the lead to phx early on time for NJ to tie the series, and spurs to moove on

[88jr]

The CAVS are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals!!!!!!!!!!!!

They put up a very solid fight last year against the Pistons...they can beat them this year.

The Spurs are SLAUGHTERING the Suns!

If the Spurs make it to the finals (they will beat Utah) then the Cavs actually have a chance to win it all!!

[atmachine]

The CAVS are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals!!!!!!!!!!!!


If the Spurs make it to the finals (they will beat Utah) then the Cavs actually have a chance to win it all!!

....perhaps in video game land where lebron can score 100, there is this little team called detroit, who owned orlando with out 2 missing all stars **wizards...cough**, and then handed chicago they just deserves...spurs det like i said all along

[atmachine]

There are two things that I've learned while watching the 2007 NBA Playoffs.

1) House of Payne is one of the unfunniest things I've ever seen.
2) David Blaine has no personality at all. Either that or he can't read too well.

[tbakergobuck]

I was a bit worried when James had to come out in the 3rd Quarter when he got his 4th foul. The Cavs only scored 8 points in the 3rd Quarter and let the Nets get back into it. James made great decesions in the 4th Quarter passing to wide open players. Donyell Marshall stepped up big time on his 34th Birthday making 6 out 10 from behind the 3 point line.

Well it's time to play the cry babies. :lol: A friend of mine that is a Piston fan thinks the Pistons will kill the Cavs. I guess he forgot how close the series was last year and that the Cavs did beat the Pistons at home this year. The Bulls had a lot of open shots in there series against the Pistons but just didn't make shots. If the Cavs hit open shots like they did last night they can win the series but Lebron can't do it all by himself.

[atmachine]

If the Cavs hit open shots like they did last night they can win the series but Lebron can't do it all by himself.



uhhh lebron being taken out = everyone settles for retarded jumpshots

[tbakergobuck]

uhhh lebron being taken out = everyone settles for retarded jumpshotsIf a team is double or tripple teaming a player (King James) then doesn't it make since to pass to a wide open player for a jump shot. :scratch: Now if it was Kobe then he would try and score on 3 players. Prince cracked me up the other night when he made a play and then he flexed his boney arms. lol He doesn't look like a basketball player but I know he's good. The Cavs have to try and keep a body on him.

[88jr]

That is the key...the other players hitting their shots. That's the Cavs downfall. Most teams double/triple team Labron all the time which means other have to hit the open shot. Only about 20% of the games do they do this. Last night was a great example of when they do! They had Detroit on the BRINK of elimination last year and lost it by a stupid rebound or something. If they were that good last year, they should be able to put up a fight. Wasn't Coach Brown an assistant at San Antonio? That's why they have a good shot against the Spurs! Look what Don Nelson did to the Mavs...lol!

[james2K]

don't forget detroit is their own worst enemy. they got a bit too comfortable against chicago after being up 3-0, same thing against the cavs last year after game 2. I dont think last year is any indication of how this series will be, except the pistons winning of course :hee:

[tbakergobuck]

Rasheed was lucky his technical late in game 6 didn't cost them the game. Hopefully he makes the same dumb mistake against the Cavs.

[james2K]

He'll probably make 2-3 of those "dumb" mistakes against them. He's Rasheed, love it or hate it. (I know how you feel tbaker). When he's playing well the Pistons play better. He never lost his focus until Det. started playing bad in game 3 of the Chicago series. Hopefully the pistons won't make the same mistakes against the Cavs.

[king_koopa]

Umm. Why is everybody rooting for the Cavs this year? They are playing Detroit. They have no match. Detroit is 3-1 against the Cavs in the regular season and have unparalleled depth compared to Cleveland. I see Detroit to be going to the finals.

[88jr]

Man...this Cavs Pistons series is looking just like last year! The Cavs are looking good. If this series is as tight as last year, the Cavs will be on top. Shoot...Lebron scored like 10 points tonight and the barely lost! Thursday night is going to the Cavs!

[tbakergobuck]

Marahall was to wide open to hit the shot. I can't beleave Lebron never got a fouled shooting. Hopefully the Cavs get some late breaks in Game 2.

[88jr]

Marahall was to wide open to hit the shot. I can't beleave Lebron never got a fouled shooting. Hopefully the Cavs get some late breaks in Game 2.

Yeah, that game got a little physical and I was surprised the Cavs didn't get some calls. I suppose Pistons fans feel the same way. Wasn't that Gibson that was open? Can you imagine if that would have went in? Crazy...

[james2K]

that game was ugly! the cavs got all the calls in the first half and the pistons got the calls in the 2nd. neither team really dominated. I'm surprised there weren't any calls on Lebron but I'll take it. I like Detroit in this series as long as the role players are the only ones scoring and Lebron is taken out of the game like last night.

[tbakergobuck]

If look back at it Jordan was a lot better when Pippen played with him. Hughes is good but he's no Pippen. Lebron gets a lot of negative crap but he can only do so much. I couldn't imagine how good the Cavs would be if Pippen (in his prime) played with Lebron. The Cavs have got better as a team since last year but I'm not sure if they can win the series since there still lacking a good shooter. Lebron plays a ton of minutes so I hope he doesn't run out of gas like he did last year in game 7.

[tbakergobuck]

I hate to complane but it's to bad there not calling fouls late in the game. Rahseed pushed off for game winner and Hamilton Fould James once again but wasn't called.

[88jr]

Man, seriously. The Cavs should easily be up 2-0, I can't believe how good and bad they've played at the same time. They are getting great stops on the defensive end but they can't get it in the hoop. They are missing easy open shots. The push off by Rasheed was a little un-called for, that had me pissed. Oh well, I think there's no way the Cavs can continue to play bad, they'll win the 2 at home and we'll be stuck in a 3 game series.

[james2K]

cle could have those two fouls if the two BS goaltending calls against maxeil and mcdyess weren't called. give us those 4 points back and put Lebron on the line...still a piston win.

[88jr]

cle could have those two fouls if the two BS goaltending calls against maxeil and mcdyess weren't called. give us those 4 points back and put Lebron on the line...still a piston win.

I'll give you one, I don't know why that one was called where the ball was flipped over the front of the rim, that wasn't Lebron though, I don't think, the one on the left side was clearly goal tending.

[tbakergobuck]

I though that was pretty funny in game 1 when the offical didn't count a foul shot from a Cavs player after he made it. He got another shot but it figures he missed it. If we had that point Lebron would've just went for two points at the end of the game. Also in game 1 Hamilton held on to Lebrons jersey with both hands trying to foul Lebron but for some reason there was no call. Majority of officals in most sports will not call anything in the last seconds of the game becasue there chickens. lol I think if it's a foul then it should be called no matter if it's the last play of the game. I could only imagine how the Pistons team and fans would react if what has been happening to the Cavs happened to them.

Even though the officating has been not that good for I guess both teams I'm just happy that the Cavs vs. Pistons is a good series. Hopefully the Cavs turn the series around and win a few games at home. :fingers: As good as Spurs are playing I'm not sure if anyone can beat them.

[james2K]

As good as Spurs are playing I'm not sure if anyone can beat them.

That...is one thing I can agree with you about

[tbakergobuck]

That...is one thing I can agree with you aboutI would've been surprised if you agreed on anything else I said considering your a Piston fan. ;) I just hope if there is a similar play when the game is on the line and there is contact the Pistons better not get the dam call. Hopefully the Cavs get some home calls tomorrow night. :hee: I will give the Pistons credit hitting big shots when the game is on the line. Lebron can't hold the ball to long and the Cavs need to come out with more energy in the 3rd quarter.

[james2K]

detroit needs to commit less turnovers and try playing D in the first half. was it 25 or 26 points they allowed in the 2nd half of game 2? eh, that's probably the officiating ;)

at any rate it should be a good game!

[tbakergobuck]

It's not like the Pistons are scoring a lot of points on the Cavs. Not a good stat to have but the Cavs are the first team in the playoffs to not allow 80 points in 2 consective games only to lose both games. The Cavs have yet to play a good 4 quarter game in the Piston series. One thing about Lebron is for the most part he doesn't cry about the officating. King James will have a big game tonight. Anyone see the 90 footer James made in practice yesterday? :scare:

I was glad to see the Jazz win a game last night. Duncan didn't play much becasue of foul trouble. It's to bad Boozer left Cleveland.

[james2K]

that's true, but i think that's as much the cavs d as it is the pistons playing sloppy on offense. this is the team that lead the league in to/assists ratio during the season. i will give credit to clevelands d for some of that.

the 90 footer is useless...hmm, wait, no that should be their entire strategy :lol:
it's cool to see though..

I was also glad to see Utah win last night. There's no team i hate more than the spurs for the very reason that they play just like an Eastern conf. team but can score too. Well, that, and the fact that they shouldn't have beat the suns, but that's JMO.

Boozer is an excellent player at both ends of the court, he'd make a good addition to the pistons towards the end of his career :hee: (but I wouldn't mind sooner.)

[tbakergobuck]

Well da the 90 footer is useless. :rolleyes: It's hard enough to hit the back board or the rim let alone make a swish shot form 90ft. Lebron James is a special player. If the Cavs don't win it all this year King James will bring at least 1 Championship to Cleveland if not more before he's done playing ball. He's only 22 years old.

[james2K]

great game last night, both teams played well. the officiating was good. cleveland and lebron wanted it more in the 4th. no complaints here except c-bill and rip played like crap again. det. needs to win this series coz they may not make it to the finals again with teams like cleveland and chicago only 1-2 players away from being better. GO PISTONS!

[tbakergobuck]

Cavs just don't have the late game exsperience that the Pistons do but last night will help the them out a lot. Hughes is probably going to be out for the series since he tore something in his foot. Gibson has shown that he can make shots and play good defense already in the series so he will have to continue to do that. Considering how close the games have been I think the Cavs have shown they can play with the Pistons with the team they have but it would be nice to have a good clutch shooter. Just remember you live and die with the 3-pointer.

[88jr]

CLEVELAND BABY!!!!! They are finally coming through in crunch time. Man, had they only got what they should have in one of the first two games, this series would be over! It is over baby! Cleveland in 6!

Man, what a good game, how about Gibson for Cleveland, don't know how many points he had but 12-12 FT. Sweet! And Lebron finally hits his FT's when it counts!

[tbakergobuck]

Thought that was funny when Hamilton talked crap before James shot his game winnig foul shots. I thought James was better then that last year when he did the same thing to a wizzards player. I would never count the Pistons out even if it was 3-0. Rasheed is two techs away from being suspended. Billups is playing like poop. lol

[88jr]

Thought that was funny when Hamilton talked crap before James shot his game winnig foul shots. I thought James was better then that last year when he did the same thing to a wizzards player.

That was creative but pretty low. Oh well, how about him nailing both after that, solid!

[tbakergobuck]

Cavs are 10-0 when King James scores 20 or more points. I won't lie I was a bit nervous when James was at the foul line. I think Gibson is going to be a good player with time.

[james2K]

the pistons haven't played a *good* game this entire series.

it could be 3-1 cavs, 3-1 pistons, cavs sweep, or pistons sweep...

but its 2-2

so a best of 3 it is...i'm still waiting to see the true pistons. the cavs. have already played their best games.

[tbakergobuck]

the pistons haven't played a *good* game this entire series.

it could be 3-1 cavs, 3-1 pistons, cavs sweep, or pistons sweep...

but its 2-2

so a best of 3 it is...i'm still waiting to see the true pistons. the cavs. have already played their best games.Well I guess you haven't been watching the Cavs 3rd Quater. lol The reason the Pistons havena't played good is because the Cavs are playing great defense exspecialy on Billups. I thought you were the type that would give credit to any team when the deserved but I guss I was wrong. It should be 4-0 Cavs. The Cavs blew a wide open game winning 3-pointer in game 1 and a no call foul in game 2. Games 3 & 4 Cavs won without question so don't see how it could be 3-1 Pistons. I just love to see the Billups smile after he makes a turnover. lol

[88jr]

Dude what the frick was McDyess' problem? Clothes lining Verajau!? And then getting all up in James' face. That brother better watch it, if he wants to play rough, lets play rough!

[james2K]

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Man that was crap mc d did nothing more than your average flagrent. james charged into the play and deserved the tech. at least the other bigs are pickin up the slack

[goat03]

Wow! What A Game!

[88jr]

Two words:

LEBRON JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[goat03]

Man, you are not lieing. That kid needs a raise, even though he already makes more than ill make in a life time. HE IS THE CAVS!

[tbakergobuck]

That was the best game I've ever seen. I won't lie I didn't think the Cavs would pull it out considering they were missing there foul shots and a few of there players fouled out. "King" James earned his nick name tonight. All 5 Pistons players could not stop Lebron James and he scored the last 29 of 30 points for the Cavs. Lebron ended up with 48 points. :wow: I didn't think the toss of Mcdyess was a bad call considering he closed line the Cavs player around the head but once again there were bad calls both ways. It's not over.

[flipn0tic]

amazing, historic game. lebron is on another level, he is living up to the hype.

[tbakergobuck]

Not that it really matters becasue the Cavs still have to win the series but there saying that Lebron's performance the other night is #7 of all time. The Cavs need to play like it's game 7 tonight. Hopefully Lebron got some rest yesterday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2007/news/story?page=Roundup-LeBron

[88jr]

Here's what started this thread:

Umm. Why is everybody rooting for the Cavs this year? They are playing Detroit. They have no match. Detroit is 3-1 against the Cavs in the regular season and have unparalleled depth compared to Cleveland. I see Detroit to be going to the finals.

lol...LOL...LOL!!!! CLEVELAND CAVALIERS...2007 Eastern Conference Champions!

[flipn0tic]

i was seriously on my knees and almost in tears every time gibson dropped a 3. this dude was sent from heaven. unbelievable. this kid is our unsung hero. i was mad when they didn't give the mic to him during the Eastern Conference Championship presentation. next stop, san antonio!

[tbakergobuck]

Cavs got it done and spanked the cry babies in game 6!!!!!:clap: :) I thought the Cavs were a player away but dam the rookie Gibson came up big scoring 19 points in the 4th Quarter ending up with 31. :headbang2 I loved it when Wallace got ejected. The Cavs beat the Spurs twice this season and if they play as good as they played the Pistons I think it will be a good series. I think the Spurs will be a little rusty in game one of the finals since they haven't played in a week.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/tx_lebroncele_si.jpg

[tbakergobuck]

....perhaps in video game land where lebron can score 100, there is this little team called detroit, who owned orlando with out 2 missing all stars **wizards...cough**, and then handed chicago they just deserves...spurs det like i said all alongIf King James wanted to score 100 points in a real game against a weak team he probably could. The little team called detroit got out played the entire series by the Cavs. As soon as Rasheed knew it was over he had a hissy fit like a 2 year old and got tossed which people predicted that happening. :lol: Bring on the excuses.

Pratically everyone will pick the Spurs over the Cavs in the finals just like everyone picked the Pistons over the Cavs in the Championship series. If the Cavs continue to play good defense, rebound and hit open shots I think they have a chance to prove everyone wrong once again. Lebron wants a ring bad and hopefully the rest of the team does to.

Thought this Cavs sign was cool.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/tbaker/589e0076-4bca-48f8-8289-ef06f82f99e.jpg

Fans came over from the Indians game.
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[atmachine]

alright one of my picks got in there the other didnt, thats okay im going with spurs in 5, if you think this gibson kid can step up 4 games and have 31 points thats the only way the cavs will be able to pull it out, spurs are going to double up lebron, play single coverage on everyone else, get ready for "boobie" to average 10 pts a game, timmy will get 4th trophy in 9 years, and be named finals mvp once again, shaqs lost first time in the finals this will be no diffrent for mr. james

[Evan702]

Spurs, Cavs...Meh, I couldn't care less. I'm just happy that the pistons are gone!! :joy:

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[w7excursion]

Let the betting begin. Im for the Spurs so who wants my $SU? 200 on game 1. ;)

[Evan702]

Bah there's no skill in that. You gotta do it against the spread. Opening line is San Antonio -7.5 ;)

[HiLiteOfTheNite]

I don't know how to bet on spreads and all that, but I say Spurs in 6 because of coaching and experience.

I'm a Phoenix fan. Not a bandwagoner, but a fan. I can't stand the Spurs or Mavs. I hope the Cavs win.

[w7excursion]

:p SPURS BABY!!!

[tbakergobuck]

alright one of my picks got in there the other didnt, thats okay im going with spurs in 5, if you think this gibson kid can step up 4 games and have 31 points thats the only way the cavs will be able to pull it out, spurs are going to double up lebron, play single coverage on everyone else, get ready for "boobie" to average 10 pts a game, timmy will get 4th trophy in 9 years, and be named finals mvp once again, shaqs lost first time in the finals this will be no diffrent for mr. jamesWow another Piston fan that won't give the Cavs credit. :rolleyes: I'm sorry but you make no sense...The Cavs have a lot players that can step up other than just Gibson. Heck all 5 Piston players couldn't stop King James in game 5 so even if the Spurs double or tripple Lebron he will find the open player. Like I said if the Cavs make there open shots, play all 4 quarters and don't go to long without making a basket it should be a good series.

Rise Up!

[james2K]

the pistons didn't deserve to win. they couldn't make any adjustment against cleveland's defense throughout the entire series. there were a couple games where they stopped lebron (notably game 6) but i dont think anyone knew how good gibson was gonna play.

if the pistons won game 5 they probably would have won in 7, but during the last 13 minutes of that game nobody would step into the lane. they looked like wussies out there, the old pistons would have taken a charge or something. not these guys. it was pathetic how they gave away the series, but i'm not taking away anything from cleveland because they played better than most everyone, myself included, thought they would.

[tbakergobuck]

It's nice to see a Piston fan tell it like it is. :tu: The Cavs really played great defense on Billups and Prince. I have a few friends that are Piston fans and for some reason it's way to hard for them to give the Cavs any credit. One dude is calling me a hypocrite and says he's not talking to me about sports anymore. :lol: The same friends are Michigan fans as well and they never give Ohio State any credit either. I was one of the first people to give Florida credit in football and basketball this year and it wasn't easy since I'm a Buckeye fan. I'm not sure how I can be hypocrite but oh well some people are just so childish. lol

I think the Pistons will have a totally different team next year. Rasheed and Billups are probably out.

[88jr]

That's what's great...the Cavs were given no credit and are Eastern Conf. Champs! That still sounds weird! They are sure to get a good off season pick up since they have proven themselves as contenters. Hello Billups!? If they'd add a solid starter that could hit shots consistantly, they would cruise to the Finals again next year and win it all. I just hope they aren't satisfied with the East title. They have a decent shot to beat SA. I hope they play like it and at least win 2 games, which they should, and NO SWEEP, that would be embarrasing!

[atmachine]

oh man one more day til the smackdown is put on by SA

[88jr]

oh man one more day til the smackdown is put on by SA

SA may win but it will NOT be a smackdown. Cleveland will win at least 2 games.

[atmachine]

not to take anything away from the cavs, but they beat the arenas-less wizards, and the nets, i mean really the tough competion came from detroit, look and spurs playoff romp, the 100% healthy nggets, the 2nd best record in the nba THIS IS NASHS YEAR suns, and the jazz who were the hottest team going into the playoffs, these guys have been there before, they know what it takes i think i was reading on espn that if the cavs were in the

[atmachine]

west they would be the 6th seed,do you think if they played in the west they would even get into the finals??? the best teams wins in the playoffs, and that with out a doubt is the spurs...unless of course we have what happens in last years finals where d-wade became the posterboy for the nba and had 40pts straight from the line

[james2K]

i say Spurs in either 5 or 6. I'd rather it be 5 so they can win the trophy in cleveland's house :hee:

[88jr]

not to take anything away from the cavs, but they beat the arenas-less wizards, and the nets, i mean really the tough competion came from detroit, look and spurs playoff romp, the 100% healthy nggets, the 2nd best record in the nba THIS IS NASHS YEAR suns, and the jazz who were the hottest team going into the playoffs, these guys have been there before, they know what it takes i think i was reading on espn that if the cavs were in the

It depends on how you look at it, the Nets play hard when it counts Cleveland handled them easily in 6. They controlled Detroit. Basically won the series 6-0.

Now the Spurs, common, the Nuggets are an easy beat, I'll give you the Suns, that was impressive. But the Jazz, common, they suck not at all the hottest team...geez.

[tbakergobuck]

If Nash didn't go out with a bloody nose late in game 1 and or stodamire didn't get suspended in game 5 the Suns probably would've beat the Spurs. I think with the time the Spurs have been off it could effect them in game 1. I'm glad Lebron had time to rest and hopefully he dunks on Ducan once again. lol If the Cavs pull off the upset or make it a good series I'm sure they still won't get the credit they derserve.

[tbakergobuck]

Come on Cavs!! Rise Up!!!! :)

[88jr]

Well the Cavs aren't looking too bad. Now Lebron, he's looking bad. If the rest of the team can continue to play this good and Lebron picks it up, we got a series!

[tbakergobuck]

The Spurs had a good game plan on Lebrone whic the Cavs need to do against Parker. Cavs had another bad 3 Quarter but they never gave up. I would've liked to see what would've happened if Lebrone made that a 3-pointer to bring them to only down by 5 points with a min leftist

[MsRandall]

Drew Gooden had a good game...he better hes from area...and went to my high school...EC. I want the Cav to win but Ill take a good series too...

[atmachine]

and next game lebron will try to go all out and be a kobe, which is about the only way they have a chance of winning a game, and there is no answer of tony paRKER, especially with the broken down hughes

[tbakergobuck]

Well the Cavs were only down 5 points at halftime and Lebron didn't even score a basket. The Cavs can win without Lebron scoring 40 points.

[tbakergobuck]

Lebron had open jump shots in game 1 but either didn't take them or he missed them. When Lebron starts making open shots that will open up his drive and when that happens Lebron can pass to a player for a wide open jump shot. I think Mike Brown should start Gibson since Larry's foot is bothering him and Gibson has played great in the playoffs. The Cavs can't let the Spurs get there own rebound after a missed foul shot. Not to cry about a missed calls but if a player clearly gets knocked down (no flop) the refs need to call a foul on someone.

[w7excursion]

I know its early but I cant help but think about a sweep. Spurs that is, lol

[YPG]

Lol I was about to say the same thing. :)

[88jr]

I know its early but I cant help but think about a sweep. Spurs that is, lol

You only wish. No team with a Lebron James is going to get swept. They will win at least 2 of 3 in Cleveland to get ya'llz to shut up!

[w7excursion]

You only wish. No team with a Lebron James is going to get swept. They will win at least 2 of 3 in Cleveland to get ya'llz to shut up!
LOL LJ is not MJ! And they still wont win the championship even if they win a game.

[88jr]

LOL LJ is not MJ! And they still wont win the championship even if they win a game.

Wait let me look back and see where I said they will win the championship...oh wait...I DIDN'T! I'm saying they've accomplished something this year. If they can win 2 games, they will REALLY have accomplished something. Did MJ take the Bulls to the finals in his 4th year? I think not. And NO, I'm didn't say LB is better than MJ.

[tbakergobuck]

That missed traveling call on Parker late in the game when the Spurs went cold was big. The Cavs never quit and cut a 29 point deficent to 8 points. Lebron missed a lay up late and the Cavs missed to many foul shots not to mintion they only played 1 quarter. Spurs were on fire the first half. The Cavs aren't playing good but should play better at home. Hopefully the Cavs win game 3 and get some confidence they need. A lot of people counted the Cavs out win they were down 0-2 against the Pistons. Lebron will show that he is a special player.

[atmachine]

That missed traveling call on Parker late in the game when the Spurs went cold was big. The Cavs never quit and cut a 29 point deficent to 8 points. Lebron missed a lay up late and the Cavs missed to many foul shots not to mintion they only played 1 quarter. Spurs were on fire the first half. The Cavs aren't playing good but should play better at home. Hopefully the Cavs win game 3 and get some confidence they need. A lot of people counted the Cavs out win they were down 0-2 against the Pistons. Lebron will show that he is a special player.

yeah they laso missed that elbow lebron threw on manu, i thought that maybe cle would come out for game 2 with with something....but they didnt, doesnt look good back in CLE, the cavs will dominate the weak ass east, but this shows they are nowhere near west level, spurs, mavs, suns, utah, and hell even the rockets could beat these cavs i would say grab "lebroom" cause this is gonna be a sweep

[tbakergobuck]

yeah they laso missed that elbow lebron threw on manu, i thought that maybe cle would come out for game 2 with with something....but they didnt, doesnt look good back in CLE, the cavs will dominate the weak ass east, but this shows they are nowhere near west level, spurs, mavs, suns, utah, and hell even the rockets could beat these cavs i would say grab "lebroom" cause this is gonna be a sweepI think someone is still bitter that there team is out of the playoffs. lol No team can beat the Spurs when there shooting almost 70%. King James won't let a sweep happen and the only way that would happen is if James was hurt or didn'nt play. Just like the Piston series everything is going the Spurs but will change in Cleavland.

[88jr]

I agree...things will change in Cleveland, the Cavs will be pumped! The season series is now tied...ha! And if you're buying a broom from Sears...keep the receipt!!!!!

[tbakergobuck]

Funny thing is that I bet Atm thinks his Pistons would beat the Spurs or any West team. If Cleveland did beat the Spurs in the finals he still would'nt give them any credit. Stop hatin dam Cavs hater. lol

[w7excursion]

Haha! $SU still ready.

[tbakergobuck]

Popvich and Berry said that they tried to foul Lebron James on the last play and it's obvious that Bowen grabed Lebron but the foul once again wasn't called. After the shot Lebron told the offical it was a foul. It was another big missed call because Lebron was in the act of shooting and he should've got 3 shots. It wasn't why the Cavs lost but who knows if James would've made all three shots. He made 7 out of 8 in the game. In the post game interview Lebron James was asked if the last play was a foul and he said it was incedental contact which is a class act by him becasue he's not making accuses. The Cavs had there oportunities to win the game but they shot terible once again missing wide open shots shooting 2-15 from the 3-point line. The Spurs didn't score for 4 minutes late in the game, Lebron missed open shots and a few lay ups.

[88jr]

Popvich and Berry said that they tried to foul Lebron James on the last play and it's obvious that Bowen grabed Lebron but the foul once again wasn't called. After the shot Lebron told the offical it was a foul. It was another big missed call because Lebron was in the act of shooting and he should've got 3 shots. It wasn't why the Cavs lost but who knows if James would've made all three shots. He made 7 out of 8 in the game. In the post game interview Lebron James was asked if the last play was a foul and he said it was incedental contact which is a class act by him becasue he's not making accuses. The Cavs had there oportunities to win the game but they shot terible once again missing wide open shots shooting 2-15 from the 3-point line. The Spurs didn't score for 4 minutes late in the game, Lebron missed open shots and a few lay ups.

Could not have been better said. They lost in the record books but outplayed SA that last quarter. They missed a ton of wide open shots. If they play like that again, they will get the win. That last play looked like a foul too. But like you mentioned, Lebron real mature about it.

[atmachine]

as far as being bitter detroit didnt desrve to win the way they were playing and if they were vs the spurs it would be the same exact way, the best teams win in the playoffs, and it wouldnt be det, its sure as heck not gonna be cleveland, its the spurs they are just too good, and as far as
TB avatar, we are all witnesses, TO THE SPURS FIRST SWEEP IN THE FINALS HIIIIIYOOOOOO

[flipn0tic]

man the spurs laid down for the cavs in game 3 and they still couldn't get the job done. it was one of the ugliest finals games i've ever seen.

[YPG]

The last four minutes were the best with all the passing the ball to the other team and missed shots lol
I personally was happy to see the Cavs get dumped on but that is only because My man is from Ohio, nothing personal :)

[tbakergobuck]

TB avatar, we are all witnesses, TO THE SPURS FIRST SWEEP IN THE FINALS HIIIIIYOOOOOOha ha...I thought you would shut up when your Pistons got knocked out of the playoffs but guess not. :rolleyes: How soon you forgot that we all were witnesses when Lebron James played one of the best games of all time when he beat the Pistons all by himself in game 4. :lol:


I really think because Lebron is so big/muscular he doesn't get as many calls as a player Parker's size. The Cavs made most of there open shots against the Pistons but there missing them against the Spurs. I will be a dissapointed if the Cavs do get swept in the Finals but I'm just really happy that Cavs beat the Pistons and got to the Finals. As I said before in the thread I didn't think anyone would beat the Spurs. Cleveland is getting better each year and there 1 player away from being a dam good team. Lebron is only 22 and it's just a matter of time before he brings a Championship to Cleavland. MJ didn't take the Bulls to Finals in his 4th year.

[88jr]

ha ha...I thought you would shut up when your Pistons got knocked out of the playoffs but guess not. :rolleyes: How soon you forgot that we all were witnesses when Lebron James played one of the best games of all time when he beat the Pistons all by himself in game 4. :lol:


I really think because Lebron is so big/muscular he doesn't get as many calls as a player Parker's size. The Cavs made most of there open shots against the Pistons but there missing them against the Spurs. I will be a dissapointed if the Cavs do get swept in the Finals but I'm just really happy that Cavs beat the Pistons and got to the Finals. As I said before in the thread I didn't think anyone would beat the Spurs. Cleveland is getting better each year and there 1 player away from being a dam good team. Lebron is only 22 and it's just a matter of time before he brings a Championship to Cleavland. MJ didn't take the Bulls to Finals in his 4th year.

Amen brother! I hope they pick up a decent player in the off season. There's no way they will make it to the finals again next year with the current team. They should get someone big!

[w7excursion]

Last game

[YPG]

word

[YPG]

We bringing out the brooms because it's a SWEEP! :)

[tbakergobuck]

To bad the Cavs missed wide open shots once again. Oh well the Cavs had a great year and they will only get better. Funny how people make comments now when they never did earlier in the thread. Those people probably don't even have a NBA basketball team. lol

[flipn0tic]

Yeah, had a great year, the better team definitely won. As for next year, I'm just a little bit anxious. LeBron has way too much faith in his current teammates. He stated in the post game interview that he doesn't want to make any roster changes, and expects he and everyone on his team to get better. Call me cynical but I don't think anyone on the Cavs right now can be or become the alternate playmaker that they NEED, no matter how much better LeBron gets.

Hughes is inconsistent and injured way too often, so I could do without seeing him in the wine and gold next year. Marshall and Jones STILL aren't playing the roles they were signed for, I STILL think they need to go. Gibson, Pavlovic, and Varejao have a ton of potential, I'd like to see them stay. Pavs, dude can drive, just needs to learn how to finish. Varejao just needs poise, he makes way too many stupid decisions in big situations.

[tbakergobuck]

Flip
I agree on everything you said. Not sure who but the Cavs need a good outside shooter. Ilgauskas played Duncan decent but if the ball isna't passed right to him he probably won't catch it.

Before someone says something I will admit that I was part wrong that Lebron James wouldn't let the Spurs sweep them. After the first two blow outs I was just happy that games 3 and 4 could've gone either way. Not to take anything away from the Spurs defense but the entire Cavs team missed a lot of open shots which was the opposite what they did against the Pistons. Still can't beleave the Spurs had like 5 offensive rebounds off there missed foul shots. I would assume Lebron was a little tired during game 4 considering he was up late with the birth of his second child not to mention the Pistons series probably took a toll on him. Figures the Cavs make a few 3-pointers when it's to late. Dam Cleavland jinx. :bang: Hopefully next year the Spurs don't make it to the finals. lol

Congrads to the Spurs.