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Official 2009 NBA Playoff Thread of Shaq forces trade to the Cavs, keeps streak alive
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Rodeo Clown
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Just wait. He'll rig the Lottery again, too.Tom Penny said:
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ALeperMessiah
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ALeperMessiah
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Tom Penny said:
How is this any different for the Cavs then it was before. They were either going to play the Celts or the Magic. Would playing the Celts make it not a free ride, but playing the magic will? I don't get it.
If you guys think homecourt is deciding factor then why are you picking Atlanta in 6?
the way I see it it's Atlanta in 7 or Miami in 6. If we start Beasley we're winning that series. But no, we're going to start Haslem so that he can draw a charge, make two 15-foot baseline jumpers, and play "defense"
our rotation would be so much better if we just started Magloire-Beasley in the frontline, and had Haslem and JO off the bench. I never thought I would say I want Magloire starting but that guy is playing with so much fire and he's like Beasley's father on the team. But no we have to play politics here. fuck it already
Also, I feel bad for Boston because I never want to see teams not at full health for the playoffs. But I would pay so much money to see ol' Tommy's reaction...or his excuses.
the way I see it it's Atlanta in 7 or Miami in 6. If we start Beasley we're winning that series. But no, we're going to start Haslem so that he can draw a charge, make two 15-foot baseline jumpers, and play "defense"
our rotation would be so much better if we just started Magloire-Beasley in the frontline, and had Haslem and JO off the bench. I never thought I would say I want Magloire starting but that guy is playing with so much fire and he's like Beasley's father on the team. But no we have to play politics here. fuck it already
Also, I feel bad for Boston because I never want to see teams not at full health for the playoffs. But I would pay so much money to see ol' Tommy's reaction...or his excuses.
Jamesfrom818
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So...anyone else think that Boston is exaggerating KG's injury so he can prance onto the court just like Pierce in the Finals.
ALeperMessiah
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Jamesfrom818 said:
No. I think they've been hiding it since the all-star break. I don't know why they thought to bring it up now.
Rodeo Clown
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If Garnett could play, he would. 12 years on the Wolves and he only missed 25 games.Jamesfrom818 said:
The Rose Garden was so insane last night. I honestly think that the roof might tear itself in two once tipoff happens on Saturday due to the amount of fan noise.
When I left work at 1:30 last night, there were several dozen people lined up for playoff tickets. We only have 1000 for each of the first two home games. Shit's crazy.
When I left work at 1:30 last night, there were several dozen people lined up for playoff tickets. We only have 1000 for each of the first two home games. Shit's crazy.
Justin Timberlake
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Breaking news: ESPN says that KG could miss the entire POs.
Holy shit. Has this season been tainted or what. Jameer, Hedo, Rashard for Orlando, Manu, Tim for SA, and KG for Boston. I'm afraid all but two contenders are too hobbled to put up a fight.
Holy shit. Has this season been tainted or what. Jameer, Hedo, Rashard for Orlando, Manu, Tim for SA, and KG for Boston. I'm afraid all but two contenders are too hobbled to put up a fight.
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L.A. Lakers vs. Utah in 4
Denver vs. New Orleans in 7
San Antonio vs. Dallas in 7
Portland vs. Houston in 6
Cleveland vs. Detroit in 5
Boston vs. Chicago in 7
Orlando vs. Philadelphia in 4
Atlanta vs. Miami in 7
Denver vs. New Orleans in 7
San Antonio vs. Dallas in 7
Portland vs. Houston in 6
Cleveland vs. Detroit in 5
Boston vs. Chicago in 7
Orlando vs. Philadelphia in 4
Atlanta vs. Miami in 7
Justin Timberlake
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L.A. Lakers vs. Utah - 5
Denver vs. New Orleans - 6
San Antonio vs. Dallas - 6
Portland vs. Houston - 7
Cleveland vs. Detroit - 4
Boston vs. Chicago - 5
Orlando vs. Philadelphia - 4
Atlanta vs. Miami -7
I might do an actual playoff preview post later, but these are my initial picks. My opinion might change as I evaluate the matchups, but this is what I think for now.
Denver vs. New Orleans - 6
San Antonio vs. Dallas - 6
Portland vs. Houston - 7
Cleveland vs. Detroit - 4
Boston vs. Chicago - 5
Orlando vs. Philadelphia - 4
Atlanta vs. Miami -7
I might do an actual playoff preview post later, but these are my initial picks. My opinion might change as I evaluate the matchups, but this is what I think for now.
Justin Timberlake
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h3ro said:
No. KG is definitely seriously injured. There is no reason for the Celtics to say this without reason, and there sure isn't a way that they could keep KG from playing if he was healthy. KG has a ton of mileage on him, and his knee has been wearing down. This has been a season-long injury that they have been trying to keep under wraps for a while. I think KG might be back by the 2nd round, but he won't be the force he is regardless. I can't see anyone but the Cavs going to the finals now.
Rodeo Clown
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His resume in Indiana was: traded for Johnathan Bender, drafted Al Harrington, traded for Jermaine O'Neal, drafted Jamaal Tinsley, and traded for Brad Miller.
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Jamesfrom818
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Rodeo Clown said:
I was getting ready for work when I heard it but I'm pretty sure I heard them say he was practicing fine the previous day and then Doc comes out with the bombshell in the morning. What happened between the practice and that interview?
jordan0386
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The dude has a torn MCL or ACL, some shit. I dunno why they just wont say it.
Its okay to be injured.
Its okay to be injured.
The Crimson Blur said:
I also think he is injured, but knowing Garnett and his work ethic, he'll be busting his rear to get healthy and if the Celtics make it deep, I wouldn't be surprised to see him return at all. I don't understand why the Celtics won't disclose the nature of his injury...
I guess Belichick is rubbing off on Rivers...
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My guess is they've been playing the media the whole time, convincing them that everything is OK, when he has something more serious than a sprain or whatever they said.Jamesfrom818 said:
WTF at my fellow GAFers thinking it's gonna be a Blazers sweep over Houston :/.
Anyway here are my predictions:
Western Conference:
Lakers in 5 (you know the Jazz are gonna get one at home with the way the refs love them up there)
Nuggets in 6
Houston in 6
Mavericks in 7
Leastern Conference:
Cavs in 4
Celtics in 5
Magic in 4
Hawks in 7
And there you have it.
I've got the Rockets in 6 but I ain't so goddamn sure about that. I wasn't as pissed off yesterday about the loss, but today what tha fuck. I thought about it. These boys had a 12 point lead halfway through the 3rd, and Yao didn't score another fucking basket the rest of the game. If they would've won the damn game they could have possibly had the 2nd seed. Also because Stern loves to fix Spurs games, that Finley bogus 3 in Sacramento came back to bite us. If they lose that game and everything happens last night, we still win the goddamn division.
Fuck.
I (obviously) want the Rockets to win, and my pick for them to win it in 6 isn't a very confident one, but I still have hope. I'm praying that these millionaires will have the basketball sense to (not) stop giving Yao the damn ball when he is beasting in the playoffs, or when anybody for that matter is beasting.
Anyway here are my predictions:
Western Conference:
Lakers in 5 (you know the Jazz are gonna get one at home with the way the refs love them up there)
Nuggets in 6
Houston in 6
Mavericks in 7
Leastern Conference:
Cavs in 4
Celtics in 5
Magic in 4
Hawks in 7
And there you have it.
I've got the Rockets in 6 but I ain't so goddamn sure about that. I wasn't as pissed off yesterday about the loss, but today what tha fuck. I thought about it. These boys had a 12 point lead halfway through the 3rd, and Yao didn't score another fucking basket the rest of the game. If they would've won the damn game they could have possibly had the 2nd seed. Also because Stern loves to fix Spurs games, that Finley bogus 3 in Sacramento came back to bite us. If they lose that game and everything happens last night, we still win the goddamn division.
Fuck.
I (obviously) want the Rockets to win, and my pick for them to win it in 6 isn't a very confident one, but I still have hope. I'm praying that these millionaires will have the basketball sense to (not) stop giving Yao the damn ball when he is beasting in the playoffs, or when anybody for that matter is beasting.
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K.Jack said:
ALeperMessiah
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L.A. Lakers vs. Utah - 5
Denver vs. New Orleans - 6
San Antonio vs. Dallas - 7
Portland vs. Houston - 6
Cleveland vs. Detroit - 5
Boston vs. Chicago - 6
Orlando vs. Philadelphia - 4
Atlanta vs. Miami - 7
Denver vs. New Orleans - 6
San Antonio vs. Dallas - 7
Portland vs. Houston - 6
Cleveland vs. Detroit - 5
Boston vs. Chicago - 6
Orlando vs. Philadelphia - 4
Atlanta vs. Miami - 7
Justin Timberlake
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Rodeo Clown said:
This is what I am thinking too. There is also a chance that they don't know what it is; otherwise they would at least have a timeline for return. Sure, they might have a timeline behind-the-scenes, but I doubt it considering KG came back once already. I think they fear that KG might have something worse than any injury: he might simply be worn down.
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*right click/save. thank you kindly.Red Blaster said:
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Scanning the InterWebs this morning ... just about every major site, columnist, pundit, forum poster and "expert" has the Hawks.
Some say Atlanta in 4 or 5.
Man. Didn't realize the Heat were that big of an underdog in this series, but I have to admit -- Wade needs to bust out the cape for the Heat to hang.
Some say Atlanta in 4 or 5.
Man. Didn't realize the Heat were that big of an underdog in this series, but I have to admit -- Wade needs to bust out the cape for the Heat to hang.
Rodeo Clown
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Hawks took the season series 3-1. Marvin Williams is back. They have home court. Hawks in 6.
Lakers vs. Utah - 5
Denver vs. New Orleans - 6
San Antonio vs. Dallas - 7
Portland vs. Houston - 6
I see all 4 home teams advancing to the next round. Even without Manu I feel they'll pull it off, despite how well Dallas has been playing.
Cleveland vs. Detroit - 4
Boston vs. Chicago - 4
Orlando vs. Philadelphia - 6
Atlanta vs. Miami -7
Not much to say here. I doubt Chicago will sweep Boston, but I'm throwing my karma that way.
Denver vs. New Orleans - 6
San Antonio vs. Dallas - 7
Portland vs. Houston - 6
I see all 4 home teams advancing to the next round. Even without Manu I feel they'll pull it off, despite how well Dallas has been playing.
Cleveland vs. Detroit - 4
Boston vs. Chicago - 4
Orlando vs. Philadelphia - 6
Atlanta vs. Miami -7
Not much to say here. I doubt Chicago will sweep Boston, but I'm throwing my karma that way.
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flash doesn't wear a cape. hawks in 7.Cerrius said:
Justin Timberlake
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Rodeo Clown said:
Nah, they are both poor road teams. If the Hawks win, I think they will win in 7. If the Heat win, it is likely because Wade stole one in Atlanta. Either way, I can't see the Hawks winning in Miami so I doubt it'd go to 6 if the Hawks win the series.
Jamesfrom818
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commish said:
See ya later.
Are we doing another pick em this year? That is always fun.
I really want to see the Lakers come out in Kobe mode and just go for the kill throughout the playoffs starting with Utah. I didn't mind them coasting in the regular season, because it means jack in the playoffs, but I want to see them threaten to sweep the Jazz and if they lose a game I want it to be a close game that the Jazz pull out of their where Williams has to become Magic Johnson in the fourth quarter.
I really want to see the Lakers come out in Kobe mode and just go for the kill throughout the playoffs starting with Utah. I didn't mind them coasting in the regular season, because it means jack in the playoffs, but I want to see them threaten to sweep the Jazz and if they lose a game I want it to be a close game that the Jazz pull out of their where Williams has to become Magic Johnson in the fourth quarter.
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