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Old 04-21-2005 | 02:14 PM
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Post OFFICIAL NBA Playoffs thread

Ladies and Gents.

Make your picks.
Back to back for detroit...all in agreement say aye.



FIRST ROUND

PHOENIX (1) vs. MEMPHIS (8)
Gm 1: at PHO, Sun., Apr. 24, 10:30, TNT
Gm 2: at PHO, Wed., Apr. 27, 10:30, TNT
Gm 3: at MEM, Fri., Apr. 29, 9:00, ESPN2
Gm 4: at MEM, Sun., May 1, 8:00, TNT
Gm 5: at PHO, Tue., May 3 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at MEM, Thu., May 5 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at PHO, Sat., May 7 (if necessary)

MIAMI (1) vs. NEW JERSEY (8)
Gm 1: at MIA, Sun., Apr. 24, 3:00, ABC
Gm 2: at MIA, Tue., Apr. 26, 8:00 TNT
Gm 3: at NJN, Thu., Apr. 28, 7:00, TNT
Gm 4: at NJN, Sun., May 1, 3:30, ABC
Gm 5: at MIA, Wed., May 4 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at NJN, Fri., May 6 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at MIA, Sun., May 8 (if necessary)

SAN ANTONIO (2) vs. DENVER (7)
Gm 1: at SAS, Sun., Apr. 24, 8:00, TNT
Gm 2: at SAS, Wed., Apr. 27, 8:00, TNT
Gm 3: at DEN, Sat., Apr. 30, 10:30, ESPN
Gm 4: at DEN, Mon., May 2, TBD
Gm 5: at SAS, Wed., May 4 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at DEN, Fri., May 6 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at SAS, Sun., May 8 (if necessary)

DETROIT (2) vs. PHILADELPHIA (7)
Gm 1: at DET, Sat., Apr. 23, 3:00, ABC
Gm 2: at DET, Tue., Apr. 26, 7:30, NBA TV
Gm 3: at PHI, Fri., Apr. 29, 8:00, ESPN
Gm 4: at PHI, Sun., May 1, 1:00, ESPN
Gm 5: at DET, Tue., May 3 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at PHI, Thu., May 5 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at DET, Sat., May 7 (if necessary)

SEATTLE (3) vs. SACRAMENTO (6)
Gm 1: at SEA, Sat., Apr. 23, 10:30, ESPN
Gm 2: at SEA, Tue., Apr. 26, 10:30, TNT
Gm 3: at SAC, Fri., Apr. 29, 10:30, ESPN
Gm 4: at SAC, Sun., May 1, 10:30, TNT
Gm 5: at SEA, Tue., May 3 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at SAC, Fri., May 6 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at SEA, Sun., May 8 (if necessary)

BOSTON (3) vs. INDIANA (6)
Gm 1: at BOS, Sat., Apr. 23, 8:00, ESPN
Gm 2: at BOS, Mon., Apr. 25, 7:00, TNT
Gm 3: at IND, Thu., Apr. 28, 8:30, NBA TV
Gm 4: at IND, Sat., Apr. 30, 8:00, ESPN
Gm 5: at BOS, Tue., May 3 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at IND, Thu., May 5 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at BOS, Sat., May 7 (if necessary)

DALLAS (4) vs. HOUSTON (5)
Gm 1: at DAL, Sat., Apr. 23, 5:30, ESPN
Gm 2: at DAL, Mon., Apr. 25, 9:30, TNT
Gm 3: at HOU, Thu., Apr. 28, 9:30, TNT
Gm 4: at HOU, Sat., Apr. 30, 5:30, TNT
Gm 5: at DAL, Mon., May 2 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at HOU, Thu., May 5 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at DAL, Sat., May 7 (if necessary)

CHICAGO (4) vs. WASHINGTON (5)
Gm 1: at CHI, Sun., Apr. 24, 5:30, TNT
Gm 2: at CHI, Wed., Apr. 27, 8:30, NBA TV
Gm 3: at WAS, Sat., Apr. 30, 3:00, TNT
Gm 4: at WAS, Mon., May 2, TBD
Gm 5: at CHI, Wed., May 4 (if necessary)
Gm 6: at WAS, Fri., May 6 (if necessary)
Gm 7: at CHI, Sun., May 8 (if necessary)
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:25 PM
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suns, miami, spurs, detroit, kings, indiana, houston and chicago
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:31 PM
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Going to see the Celtics open up on Saturday night. Should be an interesting scene.
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NYZGREATST
suns, miami, spurs, detroit, kings, indiana, houston and chicago
* 8

Which means we get to see detriot/indiana in round two!
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:39 PM
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Phoenix in 5

Miami in 4

Detroit in 6

San Antonio in 5

Sacremento in 7

Indiana in 7

Dallas in 6

Washington in 6
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:42 PM
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I don't think Miami will sweep....I have faith in NJ to at least win one.
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:43 PM
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San Antonio vs Detroit...which is the obvious choice but oh well

San Antonio in 6

I want Miami to win the title though.

Every damn series looks competitive..Chicago vs Washington should be fun/Phoenix vs Memphis will be a track meet and might go 6 games/San Antonio vs Denver is not going to be easy for SA...should be a damn good playoffs
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
Phoenix in 5

Miami in 4

Detroit in 6

San Antonio in 5

Sacremento in 7

Indiana in 7

Dallas in 6

Washington in 6


that will NEVER happen. If the Kings are going to win... they better do it in less than 7 games.

What are they... 0 for 5? 0 for 6? in Game 7 situations?
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:53 PM
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Phoenix in 4
Miami in 4
San Antonio in 6
Seattle in 6
Detroit in 4
Houston in 6
Chicago in 7
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Going to see the Celtics open up on Saturday night. Should be an interesting scene.


Good for you AD I've never been to the Fleet (TD Bank North Garden or whatever it's called)... only to the old Garden.

Hopefully this will be a start of many trips to the playoffs in the future...
Old 04-21-2005 | 02:59 PM
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GO LAKE...

oh wait a minute...

Old 04-21-2005 | 02:59 PM
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PHOENIX (1) vs. MEMPHIS (8)

Phoenix in 4

MIAMI (1) vs. NEW JERSEY (8)

Miami in 5

SAN ANTONIO (2) vs. DENVER (7)

SA in 5

DETROIT (2) vs. PHILADELPHIA (7)

Detroit in 6

SEATTLE (3) vs. SACRAMENTO (6)

Sac in 5

BOSTON (3) vs. INDIANA (6)

Boston in 7

DALLAS (4) vs. HOUSTON (5)

Dallas in 6

CHICAGO (4) vs. WASHINGTON (5)

Chicago in 7
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:09 PM
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Pheonix in 5

Miami in 4

San Antonio in 5

Detroit in 6

Seattle in 6

Indiana in 6

Houston in 7

Chicago in 7
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster


Good for you AD I've never been to the Fleet (TD Bank North Garden or whatever it's called)... only to the old Garden.

Hopefully this will be a start of many trips to the playoffs in the future...
They're closing down Causeway Street for some block party thing for a few hours before the game. I'm not a huge basketball fan but the playoff atmosphere is fun. That and I'm going with 4 of my mutant friends from school.
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RandyMax
GO LAKE...

oh wait a minute...



Hey... this is what Jerry Buss wanted...
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:37 PM
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Old 04-21-2005 | 03:41 PM
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Houston in 7

Phoenix in 5

Seattle in 7

San Antonio in 6

The East doesn't matter cause they will lose anyway.
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:44 PM
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Predictions for who wins it all?

I say Phoenix...
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:45 PM
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Indiana
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Phoenix
San Antonio
Sacramento
Dallas
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I say Miami wins it all
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearded Root
Predictions for who wins it all?

I say Phoenix...
Naw Phoenix will need a halfcourt game against the Spurs and will lose. SA will win it all.
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:55 PM
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San Antonio will win it all
...but I said that year too.

I still like Detroit's chances, they are the best defensive team out there. We'll see how they do against Miami.
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearded Root
Predictions for who wins it all?

I say Phoenix...
Does that team play defense? A good offense will get you noticed, but defense wins championships.
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by teg_to_TSX
Does that team play defense? A good offense will get you noticed, but defense wins championships.
Phoenix is a fast breaking version of the Mavs from the past few years.
Old 04-21-2005 | 03:57 PM
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Old 04-21-2005 | 03:58 PM
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Old 04-21-2005 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Go Bulls!


I still think they can get to the second round, even without Curry and Deng.

It may take a few more games to get there, but they'll be playing in the second round.

...and the third
...and the finals
Old 04-21-2005 | 04:00 PM
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Go Bulls!
Wish we still had Deng and Curry......would have been interesting to see what they could have done.
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Originally Posted by teg_to_TSX
Does that team play defense? A good offense will get you noticed, but defense wins championships.


doesn't matter if they can play defense, as long as their offense makes up for it, which they have done all year.


Bulls
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Phoenix (1) > Memphis (8)



Miami (1) > New Jersey (8)


San Antonio (2) > Denver (7)

Detroit (2) < Philadelphia (7)

Seattle (3)< Sacramento (6)

Boston (3) < Indiana (6)


Dallas (4) < Houston (5)

Chicago (4) < Washington (5)
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr

Detroit (2) < Philadelphia (7)

I think your keyboard is broken
Old 04-21-2005 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearded Root
doesn't matter if they can play defense, as long as their offense makes up for it, which they have done all year.
this is the playoffs dude... a good defensive team can always beat a good offensive team.

If Phoenix plays SA (which they eventually will), Bruce Bowen will have both hands around Steve Nash's neck for the entire series.
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
Phoenix (1) > Memphis (8)



Miami (1) > New Jersey (8)


San Antonio (2) > Denver (7)

Detroit (2) < Philadelphia (7)

Seattle (3)< Sacramento (6)

Boston (3) < Indiana (6)


Dallas (4) < Houston (5)

Chicago (4) < Washington (5)
Old 04-21-2005 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearded Root
doesn't matter if they can play defense, as long as their offense makes up for it, which they have done all year.


Bulls

Didn't they lose the season series to San Antonio?? In fact, the only game they won against SA was when Duncan was out.... then again, I could be wrong.
Old 04-21-2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by teg_to_TSX
this is the playoffs dude... a good defensive team can always beat a good offensive team.
Guess we'll have to wait and find out, eh? I normally would agree with you, but suns road record was incredible, and they aren't just a 'good' offensive team, they have been pretty much unstoppable.

Also, they aren't that bad at defense. Yes, I know they worst in the NBA in points allowed, but that comes with the running game. As long as you win thats all that matters. Marion is a great defensive player, and Stoudamire/Hunter can play defense.

Lot of young guys though, thats the biggest problem.


If Phoenix plays SA (which they eventually will), Bruce Bowen will have both hands around Steve Nash's neck for the entire series.
huh?
Old 04-21-2005 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ccannizz11
Didn't they lose the season series to San Antonio?? In fact, the only game they won against SA was when Duncan was out.... then again, I could be wrong.


they lost 2 out of 3


they won in the preseason though
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Old 04-21-2005 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Black CL-S 4-Life
Houston in 7

Phoenix in 5

Seattle in 7

San Antonio in 6

The East doesn't matter cause they will lose anyway.




GO SONICS! We should get Radmanovic back by game 3. The Queens are as banged up as we are so it should be a good series.
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how is the bulls wizards game easy money? its a 4 v 5 and chicago is streaking...
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Originally Posted by Bearded Root
huh?
I meant Bruce Bowen will gaurd Nash very tightly.


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