dom

Looks like first round match up's shape up like this...

EAST

Orlando @ Detroit
Washington @ Chicago
New Jersey @ Toronto
Cleveland @ Miami

WEST

LAL @ Dallas
Golden State @ Phoenix
Denver @ San Antonio
Houston @ Utah


I know there can still be some flip flopping here.

dom

I'm taking the Phoenix Suns. They've showed they can handle Dallas this year.

Phoenix - Detroit Final.

sonnyg80

i'd have to go with phoenix as well - mavericks had their opportunity last year but with Amare back, phoenix has a huge shot to winning it all.

SG81

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I hope the Raptor fans give it to Carter, but like everyone else, i wanted us to play the Wiz

dom

I don't like that match up one bit but unfortunately it doesn't look like Washington will win again.

First of all the Nets are dangerous. They have 3 very good players and can beat anybody. I just don't think they can win a 7 game series. Much like Toronto, they really haven't beat a good team in quite some time.

Secondly, the whole Vince Carter drama that will ensue. He'll be hyped up and looking to beat the Raps, always a dangerous situation. If I'm Sam Mitchell, I send out a goon to hard foul Carter right away. He's a pansy, they may throw him off his game.

As for all the hype surrounding the Raptors, they are overrated IMO. They played in the worst division in the NBA and had a very soft schedule the second half. The only elite team they beat in the second half were the Bulls (Twice). Having said that, they won the games they had to win so.......

SG81

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Dom, I agree with:

1) Mitchell should send out a hard foul on Vince to shake him up
2) The big 3 for the Nets can takeover a game, which worries me


But, The Nets have NO front court. That's where the Raps should win this series.

JediMindTricks

well, i'll be rooting for houston. if not, then detroit.

but i think dallas will win.

Black CL-S 4-Life

The Rockets will win it all!

mantis23

as a Dallas fan, Suns scare the living daylights out of me. But the Suns will need to face the Spurs first, and I don't think they can't get past the Spurs.

Mavs / Spurs in West conf finals. Mavs win (health status pending.)

sonnyg80

lol so who voted for toronto...hometown pride i'm sure

sonnyg80

ok john kerry

SG81

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i know, what a nut

JediMindTricks

jlukja

As a Dallas fan you need to hope for the Suns to get into some 7 game series. They will depend on Nash more and more and Nash tends to wear down.

UNeeKLiNG

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as a huge rockets fan...i'm leaning towards the rockets....if they keep all cylinders running they are just as dangerous as the top three int he west...

but by the way things are going here...i'm thinking either the suns or mavs vs. the heat in the final

S14 n Tsx

well, it was 2:2 against dallas but I would like suns to win this year too. If its not then spurs. I feel bad for finley.

Yumcha

I'm calling a Phoenix vs. Chicago (who else? ) final...with Da Bulls winning it in 6 against the Suns.



GO BULLS!

S14 n Tsx

I want houston to go far but just don't see them winning it.. I would say in few more years.

S14 n Tsx

you and your chicago...

Yumcha

Yeah, what...?

I suppose your Seattle teams are gonna whoop it up this year in pro sports...?

S14 n Tsx

I just can't stand dallas for some reason.

JediMindTricks

hello, mcfly! hello! anyone in there? think, mcfly!

this ain't 1993!

S14 n Tsx

yeah...I don't even like sonics anyways.
dallas vs warriors. this is going to be a good match.. Don nellson coming back against his old team. This is going to be another high scoring match.

S14 n Tsx

I think chicago will do well but just don't see them pulling this one out.

Yumcha

Hey, as blinded as I am to Chicago teams, I do have at least a worthy argument for this year...

The Bulls play as good D as anyone. Sure, they don't have that inside post presence all the experts and press are yacking about or a megastar player that makes the team attractive. But, if you look at their record against the elite teams this year, it's pretty good overall.

Put it this way: I wouldn't be shocked if they made it to the Finals.

dom

While I agree the Raps have no shot at winning it all, its better than the nut that voted Nuggets.

dom

What about the Pacers?

dom

Neither would I but I can't see it happening.

Are the NBA playoffs still bracketed?

I always preferred the way the NHL does things and re-seeds after each round.

SG81

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thank you...i mean

dom

lol. Nothing wrong with being a homer.

Watch out for the Raps for the next few years.

llJrockll

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^^ Agree, we have a really good team this year. I'm thinking Mav's might be making it to the finals and hoping Chicago does too.....

Yumcha

Yeah...but, that was the same line I heard when Vince was in town and peaking for the franchise...?








I think this group should be staying around for awhile. Mitchell's done a great job.

S14 n Tsx

sonnyg80

dom

Match-ups Set

Orlando @ Detroit Detroit in 4
Washington @ Cleveland Cleveland in 4
New Jersey @ Toronto New Jersey in 7 I have a bad feeling about this one
Miami @ Chicago Miami in 6

Golden State @ Dallas Dallas in 4
La Lakers @ Phoenix Phoenix in 6
Denver @ San Antonio San Antonio in 5
Utah @ Houston Houston in 7

SG81

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Alright here's my picks:

Orlando @ Detroit Detroit in 4
Washington @ Cleveland Cleveland in 4
New Jersey @ Toronto Toronto in 6
Miami @ Chicago Chicago in 7

Golden State @ Dallas Dallas in 4
La Lakers @ Phoenix Phoenix in 5
Denver @ San Antonio San Antonio in 5
Utah @ Houston Houston in 7

FiftyFive

Golden State in 5, biggest upset in NBA History!!!

fdl

Man, you are so pessimistic. You have been downplaying the raps success right from the start. They have been the hottest team in the East since the all star break, even better than Detroit. Give them some recognition.

Obviously Washington would have been a better match-up, but I think the raps can easily take NJ. Plus the atmosphere will be amazing. I cant wait to see how Carter handles the relentless booing. Maybe we'll even see him rolling around on the ground holding his knee like he did while her was here. ahhh..good times.

synth19

Man, yesterday's Bulls game is up there as one of the biggest chokes in Chicago history. From 2nd all the way to the 5th. But honestly, anyone can take the east.

fdl

Except for Washington.