Nba 2014

[SgtSpiderMan]

If it goes 7, better for the Wiz. The one thing the old Bulls did, was finish off series so they could rest. A 7 game series, especially after 80 game season is just a lot of basketball.

You're right, but there's still that voice in my head that wishes I could do what they do for a living.

 

[okatty35]

GAME 7's

Wow - three game 7's on Saturday!

Gotta think home teams will get it done, although Grizz have won two straight in OKC, so that one is a who knows type game.

Pacers should put away the Hawks now....surely.

Chris Paul hand injury and already had the hamstring issues - so never know if the Warriors get hot Saturday after the 1 point win last night!

 

[Beco]

You're right, but there's still that voice in my head that wishes I could do what they do for a living.

I still wish that myself

 

[Beco]

Wow - three game 7's on Saturday!

Gotta think home teams will get it done, although Grizz have won two straight in OKC, so that one is a who knows type game.

Pacers should put away the Hawks now....surely.

Chris Paul hand injury and already had the hamstring issues - so never know if the Warriors get hot Saturday after the 1 point win last night!

I still want Atlanta for the Wiz, we get home court. Indiana still worries me....

 

[okatty35]

I still want Atlanta for the Wiz, we get home court. Indiana still worries me....

Wiz are BIG Hawks fans all of a sudden!

 

[okatty35]

Round 2

Here we GO! Some good matchups. Thunder - Clips to me is a toss up and favor the Clips actually to upset OKC.

I will be pulling hard for the Wiz - Pacers just seem dysfunctional to me.

Nets and Heat - I suspect everyone is overplaying the Nets sweep of the reg season games. Like the Heat in 5 or maybe 6.

Spurs - Portland. What a shot Lillard made to tank the Rockets! Just heard Aldridge on ESPN radio - he said play was set up for him but glad it worked out the way it did.

 

[loveupskirt]

Here we GO! Some good matchups. Thunder - Clips to me is a toss up and favor the Clips actually to upset OKC.

I will be pulling hard for the Wiz - Pacers just seem dysfunctional to me.

Nets and Heat - I suspect everyone is overplaying the Nets sweep of the reg season games. Like the Heat in 5 or maybe 6.

Spurs - Portland. What a shot Lillard made to tank the Rockets! Just heard Aldridge on ESPN radio - he said play was set up for him but glad it worked out the way it did.

That series was an awesome one that could have easily went either way! Houston has a bright future ahead. If Harden had been hot instead of cold the first 5 games, look out!

And Aldridge isn't the only star in Portland! Lillard is sooo clutch! Dude has icewater in his veins! Should be a great battle in the west with anyone coming out! I'll be rooting for Portland of course, but it could be anyone!

 

[okatty35]

That series was an awesome one that could have easily went either way! Houston has a bright future ahead. If Harden had been hot instead of cold the first 5 games, look out!

And Aldridge isn't the only star in Portland! Lillard is sooo clutch! Dude has icewater in his veins! Should be a great battle in the west with anyone coming out! I'll be rooting for Portland of course, but it could be anyone!

Agree - Lillard is amazing and will just keep getting better. Quite a tandem. I'd love to see OKC v Portland in the finals of the West. Would be very entertaining.

 

[Dazzle1]

Here we GO! Some good matchups. Thunder - Clips to me is a toss up and favor the Clips actually to upset OKC.

I will be pulling hard for the Wiz - Pacers just seem dysfunctional to me.

Nets and Heat - I suspect everyone is overplaying the Nets sweep of the reg season games. Like the Heat in 5 or maybe 6.

Spurs - Portland. What a shot Lillard made to tank the Rockets! Just heard Aldridge on ESPN radio - he said play was set up for him but glad it worked out the way it did.

Don't count out the Nets, if Williams and Johnson play motivated and with anger (thats the reason KG and Pierce) were traded for.

they can beat the overated Heat who were given both of their titles by the refs

 

[okatty35]

Don't count out the Nets, if Williams and Johnson play motivated and with anger (thats the reason KG and Pierce) were traded for.

they can beat the overated Heat who were given both of their titles by the refs

I'll be HOPING!

 

[LusterMunky]

The Blazers may be this year's Cinderella Team. I can imagine them getting by the Spurs and even OKC. But they'll be toast against the Heat.

 

[Beco]

How bout my Wiz!!! wow! This is getting exciting!

 

[okatty35]

How bout my Wiz!!! wow! This is getting exciting!

They appear to just be the better team. Their backcourt plus those big guys are a nice combo.

Clips were on fire last night. Not sure Thunder can keep up with them - for sure they can't if clips shoot like that.

 

[Beco]

They appear to just be the better team. Their backcourt plus those big guys are a nice combo.

Clips were on fire last night. Not sure Thunder can keep up with them - for sure they can't if clips shoot like that.

I'm thinking the Pacers had to be a little tired, after a 7 game series, one day rest. Wednesday, might be just as tired.

Memphis had that guy suspended, that probably turned the tide on that series, OKC might not be able to keep up. Clippers are good

 

[loveupskirt]

The Blazers may be this year's Cinderella Team. I can imagine them getting by the Spurs and even OKC. But they'll be toast against the Heat.

While I certainly respect the Heat and what they are capable of, they are not invincible! Wade has lost a step regardless of what he says. Bosh is inconsistent, capable of lighting it up or completely disappearing at any moment. They have shooters galore and a deep bench as well as one of the top 2 players in the NBA, but they are beatable!

I think any of the remaining teams from the west are capable if they play well. And that's assuming the Heat win the east, which they probably will, but it's no guarantee either!

 

[Beco]

While I certainly respect the Heat and what they are capable of, they are not invincible! Wade has lost a step regardless of what he says. Bosh is inconsistent, capable of lighting it up or completely disappearing at any moment. They have shooters galore and a deep bench as well as one of the top 2 players in the NBA, but they are beatable!

I think any of the remaining teams from the west are capable if they play well. And that's assuming the Heat win the east, which they probably will, but it's no guarantee either!

All true, but first you gotta beat them on the court.....so right now, they've had several days off, maybe Wade got some rest

 

[okatty35]

While I certainly respect the Heat and what they are capable of, they are not invincible! Wade has lost a step regardless of what he says. Bosh is inconsistent, capable of lighting it up or completely disappearing at any moment. They have shooters galore and a deep bench as well as one of the top 2 players in the NBA, but they are beatable!

I think any of the remaining teams from the west are capable if they play well. And that's assuming the Heat win the east, which they probably will, but it's no guarantee either!

Agree...we lose sight of last year and the incredible and improbable win over spurs in game 6. Heat won and give them credit but certainly should be competitive.

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

While I certainly respect the Heat and what they are capable of, they are not invincible! Wade has lost a step regardless of what he says. Bosh is inconsistent, capable of lighting it up or completely disappearing at any moment. They have shooters galore and a deep bench as well as one of the top 2 players in the NBA, but they are beatable!

I think any of the remaining teams from the west are capable if they play well. And that's assuming the Heat win the east, which they probably will, but it's no guarantee either!

You underscore Lebron who is easily the best player in the league. Until Durant shows up in the playoffs as big as Lebron does, Lebron will continue to be number 1.

 

[okatty35]

You underscore Lebron who is easily the best player in the league. Until Durant shows up in the playoffs as big as Lebron does, Lebron will continue to be number 1.

Agree w that. But I Do think KD deserved MVP this year getting all but 5 first place votes. Heat will be tough to beat. So far these second round games are duds! Hopefully tomorrow night they get better.

 

[Beco]

You underscore Lebron who is easily the best player in the league. Until Durant shows up in the playoffs as big as Lebron does, Lebron will continue to be number 1.

Until Durant WINS a championship.....

 

[okatty35]

Until Durant WINS a championship.....

He was a champion yesterday if you saw that acceptance speech.

 

[Beco]

He was a champion yesterday if you saw that acceptance speech.

I know, but you know how it goes.....they crushed Lebron until he finally won one

 

[okatty35]

I know, but you know how it goes.....they crushed Lebron until he finally won one

Tonight's games are huge - home teams cannot go down 0-2.

I suspect Thunder will rebound to make it 1-1.

Pacers - Wiz - WHO KNOWS with Pacers but all pressure on them tonight.

 

[LusterMunky]

It will be interesting to see how the Blazers handle their Game 1 thumping.

And why was Dame guarding Parker?

 

[okatty35]

It will be interesting to see how the Blazers handle their Game 1 thumping.

And why was Dame guarding Parker?

Will be interesting to see how they react - Thunder and Pacers both regrouped in their Game 2's, but easier to do that on your home court. Still, I bet the Blazers show up and play well tonight.