Fizzlemizzle Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hey everyone. I'm wondering how you think the playoffs are going to go. Right now I see the Lakers beating the rockets in the semis, but I think Denver is going to give them a great run and have a good chance to win the conference finals. In in the east I think it's pretty hard to call, Boston is lacking a LOT of things but they just seem to always stay in the runnings. I was raised in Cleveland and am very happy with the way the cavs are playing. I used to be pretty afraid of a Lakers-Cavs matchup in the finals but now I'm more worried about having the play the Nuggets in the finals. I just don't see what depth people are talking about when they speak of the Lakers bench. I think the Cavaliers have a far deeper bench and play harder because of the chemistry between the team, I've never seen a team that has so much fun and supports each other like they do. I'm excited to see how it plays out and I hope Cleveland can finally bring a title to the city. What about you guys? P.S. Lebron is a monster [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well I wondered if it would really happen and it has. Lebron is the King, literally. Seems to own the paint anytime he wants to go there. Isolated one on one against anybody and he dominates them at will. Haven't watched anybody do that since you know who. Cleveland against Nuggets I'm thinkin but Cleveland/Lakers would be a great one for the fans. I don't see anybody beating Lebron and Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzlemizzle Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks JL, I really can't agree more. Lebron is young but has there ever been a combo like him? Passing, Driving, shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 He certainly has a very unique collection of skills. He continues to improve his game and now has the vision of a floor general plus great passing to go along with the shooting and driving skills he already had. League MVP this year and well deserved. Has there ever been another just like him? Not in my time, maybe not ever. He's gonna shatter a ton of records if he stays healthy. He has been compared to the great Oscar Robinson, but Oscar didn't have the unreal tool kit Lebron brings to the Gym. Only knock I have is the tattoos. Whats up with all the ink on some of those guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I am surprised that Houston is giving the Lakers this much trouble. I figured maybe one win against the Lakers. Denver and Lakers should be a good series. Cavs in Finals and picking them to win it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Lakers got it handed to em again last night. They do not have an answer for Brooks who was running all over the place doin exactly what he wanted. Who'd a thunk a game 7 without Yao? Lookin a lot like Nugs/Cavs in the championship unless Kobe and the gang wakeup from their slumber back home in LA Sun night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I hated to see Yao go down, but I think Houston is a better "team" without McGrady. Sunday should be a good game as long as Houston brings some intensity for the ENTIRE game. Otherwise, they'll get run out of L.A. on a rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Lakers are seriously lacking focus--i don't remember the last time i saw a talented team so erratic. i'm sure they'll pull it together again on sunday and beat the rockets; but, geez--where is their heart? They aren't getting out played talent wise--they are getting their butts kicked because houston is focused, everyone is playing their role, and they are husseling. Lamar Odom said earlier in the year, after being asked why they played great defense sometimes and poor defense other times, he said that they feel that they can outscore everyone, so defense isn't as big of a deal to them. What a horrible attitude. I'm not blaming their problems on him; but, his contract is up--they've been paying him about $14 million, let him go and give that money to carlos boozer who wants out of utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzlemizzle Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well, it's Magic and Cavs in the East finals. Lakers are going to play the Nuggets. Sir Charles predicted the Magic to win over the Cavs and everyone disagreed with him. I think the Cavs are going to lose a game or two but without a doubt take the series. anyone else's opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 That guy Howard is very dangerous. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Cavs seem to be playing well right now; HOWEVER, they are beatable. I believe Orlando took two of three from them this year AND the Lakers beat them both times they played this year. The NBA is all about match-ups, a team can appear to struggle in one series and look very dominant in another. Take the just finished Lakers/Houston series. Although people were saying that the Lakers would have a walk in the park, most basketball minds knew that this wasn't a good matchup for the Lakers--Denver is a far easier match-up for the Lakers. Personally, I'm hoping for a physical series--Lakers are a finesse team and need to toughen up. I love Dwight Howard, so I'm pulling for Orlando (to beat the Cavs and lose to the Lakers)--the biggest strike they have against them is their coach. VanGundy is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Come on now, Stan's not that bad, is he? So much of the playoffs is mental. Dwight Howard is no exception. When there is has a fire under his butt his is awesome. If he thinks he's not getting the ball enough he takes the game off. Game 5 was as much about him laying down as it was about them not feeding him the ball. Cavs vs Magic: Orlando has nobody for Lebron, Cleveland has nobody for Howard. Lets see what happens. Im picking the Cavs. Lakers vs Nuggets: The Nuggets will show every night. Chauncy will be critical for any Nuggets chance. They can beat the Lakers especially if the Lakers take off the away games. If Bynum plays well the Lakers will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 i honestly can't think of a coach that is worse than stan. i think his ineptitude cost them game five. horrible game plan--your best player MUST touch the ball more than 11 times in a playoff game, worse clock management. Both the lakers and nuggets defensives have been overrated. But, LA has beat them like 12 of the past 13 times, and has beaten them soundly with chauncey billips on the floor too. he's a good point guard; but, he's not fast--and speed is what kills the lakers. i'll take the lakers in five, six tops. i'm slow to being a lebron fan (just like I was with jordan) because he is thrown in our faces as the greatest thing we've ever seen. yes, kobe gets a ton of attention; but, his career has been balanced with enough criticizm--lebron is talked of as if he was a diety. I love those old commericals where jordan is reminding people that he MISSED more game winning shots than he made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Let's get it on; can't wait. Y'all heard bought Denver's scheduling conflict monday with WWE - which I hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 WAY TO GO ORLANDO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 WAY TO GO ORLANDO. I second that, and on the road. Man that had to hurt.... James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzlemizzle Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 That games was really tough as a cleveland fan. First half was good but second half was very stagnant on offense. Delonte and Mo did not play like they should have as cost us the game. I've been thinking if the Cavs take the first game they're going to win it in 5 but with Orlando taking the first I see it going to 6 or 7 and Orlando has decent shot to win the series. What a let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 What a game. I went to be at the start of the 4th. Should of stayed up for that one. With that halftime dagger from Mo and a steady lead I figured Cleveland had it in the bag, WRONG. "He (Van Gundy) told us we all look like witnesses," Howard said of hiscoach's halftime speech, "and we can't have that. That really motivatedus, because he said y'all are out there just watching (James) dunk, andthat brought some fire out of us." But while Van Gundy did some screaming, he also did somepleading and prodding, repeatedly telling his team that Cleveland mightnot respond well to a nip-and-tuck game given the fact that they hadsteamrolled through the first two rounds of the playoffs, winning everygame by double-digit margins, and could turn a tad uptight if thingsgot a little too tight. And he couldn't have been more right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzlemizzle Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Wow. Down 2 with 1 second left and he hits that? I watched it 4 times. Orlando is playing well but I expect to take a game or both in orlando. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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