2006-2007 NBA Playoffs Predictions

[xfactor]

Didnt see the thread yet so it is time to start it off for this year:

1st round matchups-

Eastern Conference

(1) Detroit Pistons vs. (8) Orlando Magic

Prediction: Detroit in 5.

(4) Miami Heat vs. (5) Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Miami in 6.

(3) Toronto Raptors vs. (6) New Jersey

Prediction: New Jersey in 7.

(2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (7) Washington Wizards

Prediction: Cleveland in 4.


Western Conference

(1) Dallas Mavericks vs. (8) Golden State Warriors

Prediction: Dallas in 5.

(4) Utah Jazz vs. (5) Houston Rockets

Prediction: Houston in 6.

(3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Denver Nuggets

Prediction: San Antonio in 6.

(2) Phoenix Suns vs. (7) LA Lakers

Prediction: Phoenix in 5.

 

[cranrab]

lord sinister asked me about my picks on the BGOL board.

i only predicted my conference winners, and they were san antonio and miami. at the time, i questioned whether or not dwyane wade came back too soon. i think he did.

the heat should be fine as long as they get more than 27 minutes from shaquille o'neal.

the only pick of yours that stood out to me was pistons in 5. i can't see the magic stealing a game from the pistons. IMO, the magic are too weak at the PG spot.

 

[TrojansFan]

i only predicted my conference winners, and they were san antonio and miami.

Wow, shocked you would pick the Spurs after you blasted them for having so many Euros. Euros you claim can't adapt to the NBA game!

 

[cranrab]

Wow, shocked you would pick the Spurs after you blasted them for having so many Euros. Euros you claim can't adapt to the NBA game!

1) those euros are playing with the best player in the conference in tim duncan, and he has proven in years past that he can successfully carry them to a championship. as long as tim duncan remains healthy and out of foul trouble, why would it be any different this year?

2) the speuros play in the worstern conference, and play the best team defense in the league. that's a good combination of circumstances in their favor.

where's the URL to that "armenian site" you googled?

 

[TrojansFan]

2) the speuros play in the worstern conference, and play the best team defense in the league. that's a good combination of circumstances in their favor.

Yes, they do play in the Western Confernce which is the tougher the confernce (records have already proved that) and yes I agree the Spurs do play the best team defense in the league, but that means that you are admitting that Euros are playing the best team defense in the league!!! So much for your contention that all they can do is shoot, not only are you saying they can play defense, you said they play the best team defense in the league!!!

(and for the record I can't stand the Spurs or their Euro players, just couldn't resist pointing out the inconsistency in your arguments from one post to another)

 

[cranrab]

Yes, they do play in the Western Confernce which is the tougher the confernce (records have already proved that)

easy there, governor schwarzenegger.

didn't the speuros division afford them gimmes (was it 7 or 8 Ws?) to pad their records? and of course you have no understanding of parity (of which there is none in the worstern conference), so from top to bottom it isn't tougher. 45 game difference between best to worst? GTFOH with that "tougher conference" bullshit.

I agree the Spurs do play the best team defense in the league

you had no choice. it's a FACT.

that means that you are admitting that Euros are playing the best team defense in the league!

maybe that's what it means to ESL armenians. but to english speakers who understand basketball it simply means that tim duncan is an outstanding defensive anchor. it is tim duncan's presence in the middle that permits the euros to play with energetic abandon on the perimeter.

So much for your contention that all they can do is shoot, not only are you saying they can play defense, you said they play the best team defense in the league

please see above. i know you're not a logician by any means, but could you slow down with your many incorrect and irresponsible inferences and conclusions?

where's the URL to the "armenian website" you googled?

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

Damn..the Warriors are digging in the Mavs ass. (no homo)

 

[cranrab]

i can't believe that devin harris thought he could get up over jason richardson...

you could see jason richardson timing/measuring devin harris' stride the whole way...

he deserved to get fallen upon for that stupid shit...

 

[cranrab]

LMAO at the TNT camera catching mark cuban saying "it's over".

where all those dirk nowitzki MVP chanters at?

 

[SpiritualPorn]

i can't believe that devin harris thought he could get up over jason richardson...

you could see jason richardson timing/measuring devin harris' stride the whole way...

he deserved to get fallen upon for that stupid shit...

He got punked on that play. Every time J Rich plays Miami he lights us up. With Baron Davis playing like that the Mavs are in for a long series...

The mavs are just not intelligent. That line up change was stupid. Is that Del Harris running things or what? If GS gets up 2-0 then Avery will panic.

Mavs want no part of a physical series..


When your MVP is a jump shooter you will have a tough series

 

[SpiritualPorn]

Didnt see the thread yet so it is time to start it off for this year:

1st round matchups-

Eastern Conference

(1) Detroit Pistons vs. (8) Orlando Magic

Prediction: Detroit in 5.

Agree

(4) Miami Heat vs. (5) Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Miami in 6.

The Heat are my team however the refs really controlled the series last year. I am really not sure if the Heat will get past them.. I hope so.

(3) Toronto Raptors vs. (6) New Jersey

Prediction: New Jersey in 7.

Agreed..

(2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (7) Washington Wizards

Prediction: Cleveland in 4.

Agreed I hope Lebron's ankle holds up


Western Conference

(1) Dallas Mavericks vs. (8) Golden State Warriors

Prediction: Dallas in 5.


I had this as a six game series and my only possible upset

(4) Utah Jazz vs. (5) Houston Rockets

Prediction: Houston in 6.


Agreed

(3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Denver Nuggets

Prediction: San Antonio in 6.

I have the Nuggets..(If Nene and Camby stay healthy)

(2) Phoenix Suns vs. (7) LA Lakers

Prediction: Phoenix in 5.

Sweep by Phoenix

You called it pretty well last year X

My predictions were right but my game counts were off

Can anyone predict when we can get the NBA off of that shitty ass ABC?

That is some of the worst commentating I have seen.

TNT is so far superior it's not even comparable.

 

[xfactor]

the only pick of yours that stood out to me was pistons in 5. i can't see the magic stealing a game from the pistons. IMO, the magic are too weak at the PG spot.

I agree about Jameer Nelson. An average defender, not a good decison maker at the PG position and not much of a leader but with Carlos Arroyo and Keyon Dooling I guess he has to be the starter by default. Reminds me of a less explosive Chucky Atkins.

 

[xfactor]

where all those dirk nowitzki MVP chanters at?

I dont see how anyone can think that euro bum deserves the MVP. Him winning the award would be a slap in the face to LEGENDS like Michael Jordan, Earvin Johnson, Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, etc.

@ "Jerk" not being able to dominate players half a foot shorter

 

[xfactor]

Can anyone predict when we can get the NBA off of that shitty ass ABC?

The problem stemmed from Mark Jackson sucking Wobe off so hard he couldnt give proper in game analysis

But I agree... Especially with some of the people they have out there calling the early games like Doris Burke (Toronto-New Jersey Game 1)

Anyone think that Denver or Golden State will advance to the 2nd round? I didnt like Coach Johnson's gameplan to start Game 1 of this series. They talked about posting Dirk more but does he possess the skill to score consistently in the post? I wouldnt necessarily call posting your man from the 3 point line and taking a turn around for the FT line as sound post play

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

LMBAO @ the guy working the P.A. system at the Mavs game last night. He played a loop the chorus "Try Again" by Aaliyah...

Oh, I would say Dirk was exposed last night...but it was nothing that wasn't already known..

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

Anyone think that Denver or Golden State will advance to the 2nd round? I didnt like Coach Johnson's gameplan to start Game 1 of this series. They talked about posting Dirk more but does he possess the skill to score consistently in the post? I wouldnt necessarily call posting your man from the 3 point line and taking a turn around for the FT line as sound post play

It will depend on how Golden State games are called. I truly believe that Stern wants Dirk to be MVP and win a ring for the whole "international influence" campagin.

You'd need 3 big games from A.I (with low turnovers) for the Nuggets to win. Their problem is that they are only going 8 deep and I see Nene getting in fould trouble while guarding Duncan

 

[cranrab]

squads with euro starters have taken a hit so far.

pistons over magic 2-0 so far.

rockets over jazz 2-0 so far.

even the speuros and maveuricks lost their 1st games.

that nuggets v. speuros series could end up being the longest 1st round matchup, and the most exciting.

 

[SpiritualPorn]

The problem stemmed from Mark Jackson sucking Wobe off so hard he couldnt give proper in game analysis

But I agree... Especially with some of the people they have out there calling the early games like Doris Burke (Toronto-New Jersey Game 1)

Anyone think that Denver or Golden State will advance to the 2nd round? I didnt like Coach Johnson's gameplan to start Game 1 of this series. They talked about posting Dirk more but does he possess the skill to score consistently in the post? I wouldnt necessarily call posting your man from the 3 point line and taking a turn around for the FT line as sound post play

I am betting that The Warriors will advance

Dirk in the post?????

Johnson is a do boy coon.........Church boy......

Nellie has him shook it seems

Its only game 1 however I saw a lot more intensity from the Warriors

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

I'm going to make an observation.

The Spurs should put their best defender (Bowen) on Iverson and force Melo to beat them. It showed in this game that he does not have the decision making ability to do that yet.

 

[cranrab]

to me, the spurs v. nuggets matchup has been the most entertaining.

TD never fails to impress me with how he can carry those euros.

 

[xfactor]

to me, the spurs v. nuggets matchup has been the most entertaining.

TD never fails to impress me with how he can carry those euros.

Although I picked the Spurs to win, I'm rooting for the Nuggets to win this series now.

I'd really like to see a Phoenix - Denver and Houston - Dallas 2nd round with Phoenix and Houston in the WCF.

San Antonio seriously needs to address their front court problems because without TD, its horrid. Is Melvin Ely hurt? You'd think he'd log more minutes than bums like Oberto and Elson.

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

Although I picked the Spurs to win, I'm rooting for the Nuggets to win this series now.

I'd really like to see a Phoenix - Denver and Houston - Dallas 2nd round with Phoenix and Houston in the WCF.

San Antonio seriously needs to address their front court problems because without TD, its horrid. Is Melvin Ely hurt? You'd think he'd log more minutes than bums like Oberto and Elson.

That will be an issue. IF the game is called tight like Game one, I expect the Nuggets to win Game 3. Tim Duncan is a whiner, and if forced to the bench, Genobli won't be able to carry that team.

Iverson is due for a 40 point night, but Melo has to have a breakout series in order for Denver to win. He hasn't imposed his will on this series the was say..a Nash or even a McGrady has.

Hell, Deng has been more of an influence in the Bulls/Heat series than Melo has. Don't get me wrong, he's had good numbers, but why is A.I. trying to take over in the 4th? I've noticed that WAY too much..

The irony is..in the Denver newspapers, they are calling the Nuggets A.I.'s team..


Anyway, all eyes are on Houston. McGrady has to get out of the 1st round or be called a choker..

 

[xfactor]

Rudy Tomjonavich said to never underestimate the heart of a champion but did the Heat display that heart today?

James Posey's hustle reminded me of Lamar Odom's in Game 3 of the Phoenix-LA Lakers' series but it was obvious the Heat were just too old and too beat up.

Hope Wade has no permanent damage to his shoulder from rushing to comeback but I'm sure the Heat will be making a lot of changes come summer time.

Detroit moves on to face the Bulls. With Cleveland and NJ (assuming the Nets take care of business today)

Speaking of NJ, anyone see Kidd's near 20-20-20 performance? Wonder why BGOL experts didnt post why Kidd was the GOAT

 

[cranrab]

i flipped back and forth between games, so i watched part of it. Q1 was where jason kidd set the tone feeding vince carter.

i hope people are watching Q3 of this fakers' game. tobe started bitching at luke walton after tobe threw a bad pass, and lamar odom wasn't having it. lamar odom encouraged the crowd to stand up and cheer so that the fakers wouldn't have to hear tobe bitching. had me laughing my ass off.

lamar odom then took over. but with tobe's 17 FGAs in the first half (11 in Q1), i wonder if the fakers have any chance.

 

[xfactor]

Yeah I saw Wobe try to bitch out Walton, followed by Jon Barry immediately blaming Walton for not catching the errant pass.

Not to mention I think I count 6 times in the 3Q alone that Wobe left his feet to pass.

Gotta give credit to Lamar Odom for trying to keep the lakers in the game despite all the injuries he's facing but Phoenix should win this game. I didnt see the first half but it looks like Wobe has already shot the team out of the game.

@ Jon Barry continuing to say Wobe has 3 people on him whenever he touches it. I'm starting to believe the "analysts" are truly reading off of a script.

On cue, offensive foul running over Barbosa.

 

[Havoc]

i hope people are watching Q3 of this fakers' game. tobe started bitching at luke walton after tobe threw a bad pass, and lamar odom wasn't having it. lamar odom encouraged the crowd to stand up and cheer so that the fakers wouldn't have to hear tobe bitching. had me laughing my ass off.

lamar odom then took over. but with tobe's 17 FGAs in the first half (11 in Q1), i wonder if the fakers have any chance.

With all the missed shots/rebounds/opportunities to win by the Lakers in 48 minutes, are you really going to place this one on one person???




It would appear that if it concerns the Lakers, it is to be disregarded (referring to your opinion). If it concerns any other team (one without euros; Euros and Kobe appear to make your blood boil), then it is to be taken as a valid argument, but one that isn't necessarily the end-all-be-all analysis.

 

[TimRock]

Wow, Miami gets swept and only one person mentions it (in this section anyway). You would think the Lakers are the only team in the Playoffs.

 

[SpiritualPorn]

Rudy Tomjonavich said to never underestimate the heart of a champion but did the Heat display that heart today?

James Posey's hustle reminded me of Lamar Odom's in Game 3 of the Phoenix-LA Lakers' series but it was obvious the Heat were just too old and too beat up.

Hope Wade has no permanent damage to his shoulder from rushing to comeback but I'm sure the Heat will be making a lot of changes come summer time.

Detroit moves on to face the Bulls. With Cleveland and NJ (assuming the Nets take care of business today)

Speaking of NJ, anyone see Kidd's near 20-20-20 performance? Wonder why BGOL experts didnt post why Kidd was the GOAT

We were lucky to make the playoffs this year....

Too old and too content at this time

Wade should have sat the rest of this year. His timing was off and there was too much pressure on him. He forced the game.

The biggest mistake Riles made was not starting Posey. Posey is one of the more underrated players . We have to keep him.

We just need to score and hit free throws.

It would be nice to get KG.

 

[SpiritualPorn]

Wow, Miami gets swept and only one person mentions it (in this section anyway). You would think the Lakers are the only team in the Playoffs.

It was addressed on the main board and in a couple of posts in here


I didnt expect a sweep however the Bulls have just had our number.

Next year.......looks like a rivalry.


The main thing is that Shaq proved the only thing he had to prove....he won without Kobe and Phil

Kobe gets the threads because his fans are trying to say he is better than Jordan. That is obviously not true.

Look at the Ray Allen statements on Kobe and you will have it summed up.

Kobe fans like bad news for Shaq however Shaq's teams have outperformed Kobe's.

 

[cranrab]

are you really going to place this one on one person?

not a surprising question from a person who REFUSES to understand that tobe routinely attempting 11 FGAs in any Q1 puts the fakers TEAM in an entirely poor position against opponents.

SHOOT MORE, JAVIER!

It would appear that if it concerns the Lakers, it is to be disregarded (referring to your opinion). If it concerns any other team (one without euros; Euros and Kobe appear to make your blood boil), then it is to be taken as a valid argument, but one that isn't necessarily the end-all-be-all analysis.

a poor assessment in general, but one you're welcome to adhere to.

euros (including tobe) don't make my blood boil; they make my heart sad, because they diminish a sport i love and care about.

 

[TimRock]

Look at the Ray Allen statements on Kobe and you will have it summed up.

I saw that article when it first came out. It suprised me because i thought he and Ray were cool. I remember an interview he did with ESPN during the time of the rape thing, and he was talking like he and Kobe were great friends.

The main thing is that Shaq proved the only thing he had to prove....he won without Kobe and Phil

But it would have looked better had they won at least one game. Whats that now? 7 sweeps in his career. Should he still be called the most dominant player?

Kobe fans like bad news for Shaq however Shaq's teams have outperformed Kobe's.

Well at least Kobe didnt get swept, but im sure he will be home soon.

 

[SpiritualPorn]

I saw that article when it first came out. It suprised me because i thought he and Ray were cool. I remember an interview he did with ESPN during the time of the rape thing, and he was talking like he and Kobe were great friends.



But it would have looked better had they won at least one game. Whats that now? 7 sweeps in his career. Should he still be called the most dominant player?



Well at least Kobe didnt get swept, but im sure he will be home soon.

Getting swept is fucked up, I will agree. However considering the type of year the Heat have had it is almost a logical conclusion.

To see the Heat win the championship last year must still hurt you delusional LA/Kobe fans.

The good news is that no matter what happens to Shaq, he is still not an accused rapist, a snitch, or a dynasty killer so far. At 35 years old he has had a great NBA career.

Most dominant Ever?

I'll wait until his career is done before I start ranking him. MDE is Shaq selling himself in the press. He did the same for Kobe branding him "The best player in the world". At this point we do know that every team Shaq has gone to has gone to the Finals and has not sniffed it since he has left.

Shaq is probably the only player in NBA history that has LED two different expansion franchises to the Finals.

Kobe handled his situation wrong. Plain and simple. Its even more fucked up because he had a blueprint on how to deal with an aging center from Magic.

Miami losing does not help LA win....remember that.

It's similar to a crackhead being happy to see a cop cut himself on handcuffs hes putting on them when they are getting arrested.

 

[TimRock]

It's similar to a crackhead being happy to see a cop cut himself on handcuffs hes putting on them when they are getting arrested.

Man, you got some good quotes.

To see the Heat win the championship last year must still hurt you delusional LA/Kobe fans.

Didnt hurt me at all. I liked Shaq before and after LA.

At this point we do know that every team Shaq has gone to has gone to the Finals and has not sniffed it since he has left.

Thats very true, but every team he's played on, he's been swept. That shouldnt happen to him.

Miami losing does not help LA win....remember that.

Nothings going to help LA this season, we all know that.

Kobe handled his situation wrong. Plain and simple. Its even more fucked up because he had a blueprint on how to deal with an aging center from Magic.

We know, we know, we know. I'm sure the franchise regrets it.

 

[cranrab]

speuros move on. NEXT!

end of Q1 suns v. fakers. suns have scored 32 total points so far. at least 10 of those 32 have come from the player being guarded by the "garden weasel". simply awesome.

8 Q1 FGAs from JAVIER. on pace for a 32 FGA game. let's see.

 

[Spectrum]

For all the negative talk about Odom, he led the comeback and was leading the lakers in points, assists, rebounds, and block shots before going to the bench of his 5 foul in the third.