Yumcha

Can't believe the Atlanta Hawks will make the playoffs at 34-42...

CarbonGray Earl

I think the current system of playoffs sucks.

FWIW, I'd be for the top 4 teams in each conference being automatically in the playoffs for their conference, but then the next 8 teams that get in should be according to wins. Something like that...

asianspec

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There are 16 playoff teams

CarbonGray Earl

To clarify...

Top 4 in each conference (2 x 4 = 8 teams) and the remaining top 8 teams, non-conference specific.

East top 4 + West top 4 + next 8 = 16 teams

asianspec

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lol i read it as the 4 top teams of the NBA

Doom878

Then why have conferences. Sadly good teams will be eliminated in the west.

Rick_TL-S

Someone explain why Brooks is letting Durant play so many minutes at the end of the season? Kid is starting to show his endurance taking a hit right before Playoffs....

Kev1n

i think itd be sweet to have a one game tourney(like college) between the last 8 teams of each conference for the final 8th spot

Doom878

Interesting. Lebron takes the last 2 games off usually.

asianspec

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clpassenubye

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Now that the season is over for the Lakers the sooner they get rid of C'Antoni the better.

Kev1n

I'm hoping that when Mitch Kupchak said that he won't be consulting kobe about D'antoni, it's because it has already been decided that D'antoni's gone and he won't need to consult kobe about it.

Doom878

So Calipari?

Kev1n

he said no on First Take

is300eater

and yet, the beat the Pacers in Indiana lol

Yumcha

Watching the Bulls is an exercise in teeth-pulling.

Yumcha

When they start to miss shots, it's a famine.

asianspec

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Doom878

Holy parody Batman. So only 3 home teams won their Game 1's???

Yumcha

Oh look...Knicks clean house with the coaching staff.

Doom878

Yumcha

Noah wins Defensive Player of the Year: http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=450009

Rick_TL-S

Rumored that Steve Kerr could be offered the position.

Dat Phil Jackson love.

Kev1n

that Memphis OKC game was gooood even though i did not think kd's 4pt play should have been a shooting foul but it did make the game that much more fun to watch especially if you're just watching as a basketball fan

DaChef320

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Warriors got killed smh #BeatLa !!!

Doom878

Dang Bulls lost both at home. They're tough and I wouldn't be surprised if they won both in Washington.

Yumcha

Letting the Wizards go on that 20-4 run down the stretch was inexcusable. The offence again, when needed went dead. Every game is just so frustrating to watch.

Doom878

I know. It was like a 12 minute stretch with 1 FG. Anybody would lose. The fact you guys were in it till the last 2 free throws with seconds to go shows how tough you guys are. Can't blame Kirk totally really.

Yumcha

Hinrich nicely characterizes the Bulls: nice D and hustle but complete turd on offence. He could not make a shot down the stretch if his life counted on it.

Yumcha

Washington knew this which was why he kept getting shot after shot.

asianspec

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This is why nate Robinson is needed.

Yumcha

Well, Augustin has provided a spark...but, I agree, they need a second option. After DJ started to heat up, the Wizards covered him like the Secret Service on a VIP.


They dared Kirk to beat them and well, yeah. Kirk can't. Series is over. I love the heart and hustle by the Bulls...but, you can totally see the giant gap in talent. There is only so much hard-work and sweat can go...and Bulls have completely overachieved to reach the playoffs.

asianspec

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For somebody who is a diehard fan of a team, you sure give up on them pretty easy. I think they will come back as if they have a chip on their shoulder. Thibs will get them ready.

Yumcha

You clearly have not seen the Bulls' scoring "droughts" during a game enough times this season.

We'll see. Chicago really gave Washington their best shot yesterday...and that includes coming back from 17. Still not enough.

It's likely my frustration talking here but it was really hard to watch the final bit of the 4th quarter and OT yesterday. Game 1 was the same too when the offense dried up when it was desperately needed.

oonowindoo

Chicago without Rose just does not have enough fire power. that has been proven many many times in the last 2 years.

with the way Indian playing right now, it seems Miami will be in the final again.

I freaking hate Miami!!!

Yumcha

I freaking LOVE Miami!!! More so than the IS350 or RLX with upgraded wheels!

Doom878

But I still can't see why we're hated as a team in whole. Our team gets along very well, our coach is low key, and we have one of the best owners in sports. I guess it's more that people of an individual issue with some of our players like James, Wade, etc. Like I don't care for Noah but I don't hate the Bulls.

Yumcha

You can't really hate on a team as cursed as the Rose-less Bulls, can you?

Yumcha

If anything, pity.

oonowindoo

Well you know the history. It all started off with "i am taking my talent to south beach" and the fact that Miami has to get 3 franchise player to play yet Stern vetoed Chris Paul from going to Lakers.

I think LBJ is a great NBA player but as a person he sux asshole.

with all the shit he has been saying that he will be top 4,5 of all time.

and maybe there must be a reason why he was voted the most hated player in NBA at one time.