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MikeWaters · 04-30-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

If they get to the finals, they will win the finals.

Do you realize that Houston sucks? That will be my first question.

Indy Coug · 04-30-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

If they get to the finals, they will win the finals.

That's a pretty meaningless conditional prediction. If I win the Powerball, then I will pay $10M to fly on a Russian spacecraft to go to the international space station.

cougjunkie · 04-30-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

I actually think the Jazz or Lakers will win it all. I am not impressed in the least by the Spurs right now. They are soft this year and don't have the depth they need. The Jazz are a tough team to play in a 7 game series. They are physical and defensive-minded. And they rarely lose at home (the game against the Rockets notwithstanding). If you lose one on your home court, you have almost no chance of beating the Jazz.

Kobe is playing great right now. They would be very good with Bynum. As is, they are beatable, particularly since they are so beat up right now (though the extra day of rest will help them).

You have obviously not watched the Spurs-Suns series very closely. The Spurs have been nothing short of phenomenal, except for game 4. Game 3 was the best I have ever seen a team play in a playoff game, ever. It will be the best you see any team play this whole post season. They beat the Suns last night with Ginobili going 2-11 and only scoring 8 points. When the big 3 are rolling they will are tough to beat.

Look at the matchups in round 2, Paul and Parker will neutralize each other, CHandler will do a good job on Duncan, but who guards Manu?

Western Conference Finals Parker will have his way with the interior defense of both the Lakers and the Jazz. The only difference being LA has Kobe who will be the best player on the floor.

MikeWaters · 04-30-2008, 04:24 PM

Cj, I wouldn't count out the Hornets. Chandler, West, cp3....hard to stop.

cougjunkie · 04-30-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Cj, I wouldn't count out the Hornets. Chandler, West, cp3....hard to stop.

I agree with you, I am just saying in terms of matchups, the Spurs matchup better with NO than they did with Phoenix. I really like the Hornets and they are young enough to not realize the magnitude of what they are doing. Also with Peja on the wing, the Spurs are going to have their hands full, especially without homecourt.

MikeWaters · 04-30-2008, 04:35 PM

See, I forgout about Peja, that's how good the Hornets are.

Remember, Mavs werent' playing bad going into the playoffs.

YOhio · 04-30-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cougjunkie

Western Conference Finals Parker will have his way with the interior defense of both the Lakers and the Jazz. The only difference being LA has Kobe who will be the best player on the floor.

Tony Parker is one of the most underrated players in the league. He's the best PG in the playoffs this year.

ute4ever · 04-30-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

Either the Lakers or Spurs will win the NBA Championship. They're the only teams taking the playoffs seriously, with the possible inclusion of the Hornets.

Now that the Rockets have their full non-Yao roster back, why can't they win another 22?

Spaz · 04-30-2008, 06:17 PM

1. I think the Rockets are far better than they're being given credit for. I don't think they're in the same class as Utah, let alone the Spurs/Lakers.

2. The Jazz have the ability to play at any tempo, and play well.

3. The Lakers are bloody good.

4. A Lakers/Jazz series could be very interesting. I'm looking forward to that MUCH more than a potential Lakers/Houston series. Ugh.

TripletDaddy · 04-30-2008, 06:28 PM

Lakers/jazz will be a great second round matchup. I am excited for that one.

Now if the Jazz would do everyone the favor of finishing off the Rockets, we can get this series started on Sunday/Monday. If the jazz/rockets series goes 7 games, I have to wait another week to see the Lakers play. Zzzzzzz...

on the plus side, the more the Jazz play these close games, the more matchup problems get exposed.

While it is true that you cant learn much about the Lakers from their blowing out a lukewarm Nuggets team, nor can opposing teams scout out much weakness, either.

Round two matchup that most interests me, and that will define the series (I think): Boozer v Gasol.

04-30-2008, 06:17 PM	#29
Spaz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,371	1. I think the Rockets are far better than they're being given credit for. I don't think they're in the same class as Utah, let alone the Spurs/Lakers. 2. The Jazz have the ability to play at any tempo, and play well. 3. The Lakers are bloody good. 4. A Lakers/Jazz series could be very interesting. I'm looking forward to that MUCH more than a potential Lakers/Houston series. Ugh. __________________ "My days of not respecting you are certainly coming to a middle." -Malcolm Reynolds "It doesn't mean that if we lose a game or when we lose a game people won't then jump on and say the quest is over. Because they will. But they've missed the point." -Bronco Mendenhall on "The Quest"

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TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	Lakers/jazz will be a great second round matchup. I am excited for that one. Now if the Jazz would do everyone the favor of finishing off the Rockets, we can get this series started on Sunday/Monday. If the jazz/rockets series goes 7 games, I have to wait another week to see the Lakers play. Zzzzzzz... on the plus side, the more the Jazz play these close games, the more matchup problems get exposed. While it is true that you cant learn much about the Lakers from their blowing out a lukewarm Nuggets team, nor can opposing teams scout out much weakness, either. Round two matchup that most interests me, and that will define the series (I think): Boozer v Gasol. __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

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MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Cj, I wouldn't count out the Hornets. Chandler, West, cp3....hard to stop.

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MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	See, I forgout about Peja, that's how good the Hornets are. Remember, Mavs werent' playing bad going into the playoffs.