Drew22 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I think Cleveland is now the team to beat after thrashing the Celtics 107-76. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yup. The Celtics' reign at the top is probably over, thanks to them inevitably falling victim to injury. KG's knee is definitely going to be a worriesome factor for them in the playoffs. The Cavs, in the meantime, look as if they're on a bee-line for the NBA Finals. They have really been amazing this year. On the homer side of things, it's official: The Hawks will be playing the Heat in the first round. Can't wait to see that action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbreadmann Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Okay, I guess 60 wins isn't good enough, even with KG only in about 58 or 59 games. They have been decimated all year, but in the end they have a fresh and hungry Kevin Garnett getting back into action just in time for the playoffs, not to mention the tragically underrated Leon Powe (hopefully that means no more Baby, AND Perk). They split the series with Cleveland 2-2, with the home team winning every time. In a potential matchup, yes, Cleveland would have home court, but in the playoffs, anything can happen, and teams far, far worse than the Celtics have pulled off things far, far more unlikely -- It is still only the difference between a 67-win team and a 62-win team. And LeBron is such an amazing, incredible player, because I can't believe that they have done what they have done. Look at the matchups, who do you take, seriously? LeBron is probably the only Cavs player I would take over the Celtics counterpart, including the bench, besides I guess Z over Perkins. (And a few toss-ups) These teams have, for the last two years, played each other tooth-and-nails, and it has every single time been an intriguing and close game, until today. I would rather wait until there is something meaningful on the line and there are two full rosters going at each other 100%, and see who emerges from the death pit, the three perennial All-Star vets (and Rondo!) who aren't happy with just one title, or Superman combined with God combined with Hercules (and Gibson, and some other dudes). Could you say for sure who would win? Nobody could.But if you want to write off the Celtics, be my guest. For now, let's just get through the first round. Garnett better be ready by now, I remember the "two to three week" initial diagnosis from the knee. Yeah, well, triple that. If the knee isn't healed, why has he been so damn careful with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker17 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Mavs!will make it past the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think you would make the Cavaliers favourite for a potential Cavs v Celtics match up, but I certainly wouldn't write off the Celtics yet. I remember one year when Shaq was on there roster, the Magic won a load at home (lost maybe 3 or 4 games) and came up short in the playoffs. Honestly you have to remember that playoff ball is different. And consider last nights game for a moment. The Celtics couldn't catch the Cavs, so probably weren't playing at 100% intensity, against a team playing right on maximum, trying to overhaul the old celtics homecourt record. I think in the end, its the sort of result you can read tooo much into. Have the Cavs won themselves something of a psychological advantage? For sure. Is it gonna matter in the heat of a close playoff game? Probably not. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm not saying Boston is done, I just think Cleveland is the best team in the East now. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well I'm saying they are. If it comes down to Cleveland vs. Boston in the ECF and Cleveland has HCA, I'm taking Cleveland.If the C's prove me wrong, I'll rock a Celtics sig for a month after. Someone bookmark this please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well I'm saying they are. If it comes down to Cleveland vs. Boston in the ECF and Cleveland has HCA, I'm taking Cleveland.If the C's prove me wrong, I'll rock a Celtics sig for a month after. Someone bookmark this please. I'm sure GBM already has. But yeah...I think Cleveland got it this year. Bron's on another level this year--hell, for that matter, so is the whole team! I just hope they don't get OVERconfident come playoff time. Lest someone remind them that the C's, who was the league's best last year, almost got taken out the shed by the Hawks last year. Just sayin...if they ain't careful, somebody gon' jump up and bite them in the arr$e... *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 I mean, I'm sure that if by some off chance, Cleveland somehow lives up to their title of Cursed City, USA and loses a series before the ECF (and trust me, I have little-to-no-faith of anybody beating Cleveland this year without HCA), Boston's gonna have a damn good shot at repeating. But that's not gonna happen. Not when there are 3 teams (Lakers, Cavaliers, and possibly the Magic) that are better than the champs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think when the Celtics are hot, they are hot. Can they get hot in the playoffs? Maybe, especially if Garnett gets back in time. If that happens, then anything is possible for them. But I do wonder if the 2009 season isn't set up for a Lebron vs Kobe finals series. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well I'm saying they are. If it comes down to Cleveland vs. Boston in the ECF and Cleveland has HCA, I'm taking Cleveland.If the C's prove me wrong, I'll rock a Celtics sig for a month after. Someone bookmark this please. I just bookmarked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Saunders to coach the Wizards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-(dp)- Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It is now official, the Pistons will play the Cavs in the first round. Uh-oh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 It's time for me to once again vent on ESPN's coverage of the NBA: Someone on SportsCenter basically said that LeBron is the reason why everybody is trying to chase down and block shots on a breakaway.Yeah, like Josh Smith & Tayshaun Prince have nothing to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It is now official, the Pistons will play the Cavs in the first round. Uh-oh.....Methinks the Cavs won't like this series too much..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghSucks Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 It is now official, the Pistons will play the Cavs in the first round. Uh-oh.....Methinks the Cavs won't like this series too much.....I'd be shocked if this series goes more then 5 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Joe Crawford is at it again; He's handed out 5 technicals in the Celtics/Sixers game tonight, all against the Celtics. He handed out one of those T's to the phantom Celtic in the empty chair. Just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arr1023 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 It's time for me to once again vent on ESPN's coverage of the NBA: Someone on SportsCenter basically said that LeBron is the reason why everybody is trying to chase down and block shots on a breakaway.Yeah, like Josh Smith & Tayshaun Prince have nothing to do with that.thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rich Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Well (I guess, thankfully) because the Jazz lost to the Lakers, the Hornets will not fall to the eighth seed and will not have to play the Lakers in the first round. Hornets win or Dallas loss tonight gives New Orleans the six spot; Hornets loss AND Dallas win gives N.O. the seven spot.And once again, the SW division is the toughest overall in the Western Conference (w/four teams in the playoffs-- NW with three, Pac with ONE) It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-(dp)- Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 It's time for me to once again vent on ESPN's coverage of the NBA: Someone on SportsCenter basically said that LeBron is the reason why everybody is trying to chase down and block shots on a breakaway.Yeah, like Josh Smith & Tayshaun Prince have nothing to do with that.What about Jason Maxiell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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