NBA playoffs thread

[wattagirl]

Well, there is no playoffs thread here so let me start:
Who do you think will win this years playoffs?
I am all out Lakers this year.

[rizz]

Well, there is no playoffs thread here so let me start:
Who do you think will win this years playoffs?
I am all out Lakers this year.
im all for the lakers getting to the finals..would love to see lakers celtics with boston winning in game 7....would be nice to see a good series for a change in the finals.

[GeauxGirl]

Since the Hornets are out, I'm pulling for the Celtics.

[rj1002]

Well, there is no playoffs thread here so let me start:
Who do you think will win this years playoffs?
I am all out Lakers this year.

I'm with you. I think the Lakers depth may well make them unstoppable.

I'm hoping to see the Celtics come out of the east, but I'm not at all sure that they can get past Detroit.

[rizz]

ok..was hoping san antonio would at least make it a series...but lakers are playing well..now have to hope the celtics can get by detroit

[rj1002]

Lakers are certainly looking unstoppable at the moment, but I wouldn't complete write off San Antonio just yet. I don't think they can win the series, but I'd be pretty surprised to see the Lakers sweep. Game 3 will be critical.

[GeauxGirl]

The Celtics looked like doggy-poo last night. If it hadn't been for free-throws they'd have lost by 30 points. :crs Maybe if I stop rooting for them...

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

C'mon Lakers.... GOTTA have this one!!!

[rj1002]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm exhausted.

How does Kobe forget the clock and put up a quick shot with 40 seconds left and a 4 point lead?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?

[Marathon45]

Go Suns....wait they lost

[Marathon45]

Kobe Bryant for worst person of the year......

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Whew that was close!!

[rj1002]

Kobe Bryant for worst person of the year......

Still looking for Shaq to lead you to the promised land?

[rj1002]

Well, there is no playoffs thread here so let me start:
Who do you think will win this years playoffs?
I am all out Lakers this year.


Hey WG -

You started this thread and then disappeared! Are you a Laker fan? Are you a fellow Angelino? Where'd you go? Inquiring (and somewhat demented) minds want to know!!!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Kobe Bryant for worst person of the year......

May be a bad person.. but MVP and the guy has some SKILLZ!!!

[rj1002]

May be a bad person.. but MVP and the guy has some SKILLZ!!!

Actually, if you've watched him through his career, it's pretty amazing the way he has grown up this year. I think most of the knocks on him in the past used to be justified, but he's really showing a lot of class this year. I think Fisher and Mr. Phil may deserve some credit for that.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Actually, if you've watched him through his career, it's pretty amazing the way he has grown up this year. I think most of the knocks on him in the past used to be justified, but he's really showing a lot of class this year. I think Fisher and Mr. Phil may deserve some credit for that.

I have watched,.... he will never live down that Colorado thing, and only 2 people really know what happened.. .with that said i am not gonna get into a debate about someones character when Myself nor anyone on this site is actually prepared to debate it... what can not be debated is his on the court performance, like him, love him, hate him.. you have to resect the mans ability... thats what i was getting at.

[funtimes999999]

Actually, if you've watched him through his career, it's pretty amazing the way he has grown up this year. I think most of the knocks on him in the past used to be justified, but he's really showing a lot of class this year. I think Fisher and Mr. Phil may deserve some credit for that.

The only reason he has grown up this year is because his team is winning and he has stars around him again. If they were out in the first round, or missed the playoffs, it would be the same old guy.

[rj1002]

I have watched,.... he will never live down that Colorado thing, and only 2 people really know what happened.. .with that said i am not gonna get into a debate about someones character when Myself nor anyone on this site is actually prepared to debate it... what can not be debated is his on the court performance, like him, love him, hate him.. you have to resect the mans ability... thats what i was getting at.

The only reason he has grown up this year is because his team is winning and he has stars around him again. If they were out in the first round, or missed the playoffs, it would be the same old guy.


You both may be right, but I tend to take people for who they are and how they behave now and how I might expect them to behave in the future. And if we place him in the population of sports figures in general, especially NBA players, there are certainly much worse out there. At least he hasn't shot anyone lately.

I guess I'm like most people. Entertain me, and I don't really care what else you do. And say what you like. He's certainly entertaining.

[rj1002]

In the mean time, do we think Boston can get past Detroit and cause David Stern to come in his pants?

My prediction: Detroit wins game six in a blowout. Boston squeaks by in game seven.

[funtimes999999]

With Billups not fully recovered, and now Hamilton on the mend, I don't think Detroit can pull it off. Go Lakers Go! Not for Kobi, but for Phil!

[rj1002]

With Billups not fully recovered, and now Hamilton on the mend, I don't think Detroit can pull it off. Go Lakers Go! Not for Kobi, but for Phil!

I think it's pretty clear that Phil has earned his keep this year, with an assist from Mr. Fisher.

I still think that Detroit will be able to win at home, but I agree with you. I don't think that, as banged up as they are, they can go into Boston and win there.

Been a long time since we had Lakers v Celtics. Some of the youngsters at this site probably don't even remember it.

[rj1002]

Can't believe this thread hasn't had any activity.

Am I the only one following the NBA playoffs? Doesn't anyone from Boston want to talk any trash?

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Go Lakers Baby... Kobe gets 40 tonight!

[gadzooks]

Can't believe this thread hasn't had any activity.

Am I the only one following the NBA playoffs? Doesn't anyone from Boston want to talk any trash?

Im from Boston but hadn't followed the Celtics till the playoffs. It would probably be a onesided trashing.

[skinnyone]

It's Laker time!!
Yes, Kobe has matured this year but getting Pau Gasol didn't hurt. It really allowed Lamar Odom to play his game and not have to rush his shots. Especially when Bynum went out. There was no doubt that they were going to split the games in Boston. So now, it's all about winning at home!!
I'll see everyone at the victory parade in downtown LA!!!

[gadzooks]

I'll see everyone at the victory parade in downtown LA!!!

when boston wins it in 5?

[MrHyde]

It's Laker time!!
Yes, Kobe has matured this year but getting Pau Gasol didn't hurt. It really allowed Lamar Odom to play his game and not have to rush his shots. Especially when Bynum went out. There was no doubt that they were going to split the games in Boston. So now, it's all about winning at home!!
I'll see everyone at the victory parade in downtown LA!!!

Yes this is what I'm talking about....get used to it folks.....dynasty!

[TheRockofLA]

when boston wins it in 5?

You know what they call Garnett, Pierce and Allen? The three (NO) ring circus!

[MrHyde]

So big game tonight. We even this thing up and then people will fall off that Celtic bandwagon!

[rj1002]

Prediction: Home team wins first six games

Prediction for game seven: no clue.

Boston's playing much better than they have in their previous series, but the Lakers are still in the series without Lamar or Gasol contributing. If Odom starts hitting 15 foot jumpers, Boston may be in trouble.

[tnl82]

Never under estimate the luck of the Irish

[Jelly]

WOW way to play celtics! Woohooo !!!

[Kissie]

Didnt I say the Celtics would win tonight?????

[MrHyde]

Didnt I say the Celtics would win tonight?????

Kick me when I'm down. You sure did. Damn Celtics. Oh well....they deserved it...it seems it's their year.

[Kissie]

Kick me when I'm down. You sure did. Damn Celtics. Oh well....they deserved it...it seems it's their year.


Didnt mean yo kick you while you were down...but I told you so!!!! LOL

[MrHyde]

Didnt mean yo kick you while you were down...but I told you so!!!! LOL

Hey leave the street talk to me......lol

[GeauxGirl]

Wow!! Great game, Celtics!! What a come back!!

[Jelly]

Wow!! Great game, Celtics!! What a come back!!

I kept waking up my kids yelling at the TV :dd... was an amazing game for the Celtics!!!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Mother F#@$%#$^ go2#%#$#$ #$%#^$#^ LAKERS

[Jelly]

Mother F#@$%#$^ go2#%#$#$ #$%#^$#^ LAKERS

:lmao How did I know that would be your reaction??

[mike76239]

omg....the celtics will win hands down....any bets?

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

omg....the celtics will win hands down....any bets?

Yeah... way to wait till its 3-1 and start predicting the champ... nice of ya to stick your neck out like that

[Kissie]

Mother F#@$%#$^ go2#%#$#$ #$%#^$#^ LAKERS


I am so sorry Shawn.....NOT!!!! LOL

[skinnyone]

It's not time to dismiss the Lakers yet. I know it looks bad. Hopefully, Kobe and the rest of the crew can pull their heads out long enough to win the next 3 games. It won't be any easy task but if the Celtics can make history by coming back from 24 down, the Lakers can do the same by winning the next 3 games.

I'll still see everyone at the victory parade in downtown LA!!!

[stellabelle]

Oh, you can dismiss them One....CELTICS ALL THE WAY!

[scott2006]

happy to see a team in green and white look like they're winning :-)

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

It's not time to dismiss the Lakers yet. I know it looks bad. Hopefully, Kobe and the rest of the crew can pull their heads out long enough to win the next 3 games. It won't be any easy task but if the Celtics can make history by coming back from 24 down, the Lakers can do the same by winning the next 3 games.

I'll still see everyone at the victory parade in downtown LA!!!


I have been a LONG time laker fan... bro what ever the hell you are smokin.... pass the Dutchie to the left hand side, I seen the heart ripped out of the lakers once Allen was basically given a free pass to the rim last night... they are done, might as well lose now and save the Airplane tickets.

Congrats Boston... Grrrrrrr DAMN IT

[Soffie]

when boston wins it in 5?

Go Celtics! LA eat our dust!

[gadzooks]

You know what they call Garnett, Pierce and Allen? The three (NO) ring circus!

yep - for a few more days.

[MrHyde]

I have been a LONG time laker fan... bro what ever the hell you are smokin.... pass the Dutchie to the left hand side, I seen the heart ripped out of the lakers once Allen was basically given a free pass to the rim last night... they are done, might as well lose now and save the Airplane tickets.

Congrats Boston... Grrrrrrr DAMN IT

Yo Shawn..I feel ya. I have been a lifelong Laker fanatic. The freaking Celtics have more heart than we do. It's killing me!!!!

[TheRockofLA]

yep - for a few more days.

Touche!

[TheRockofLA]

The Lakers live to see another day!

[MrHyde]

I just hope the Lakers can keep it going. They looked a little shaky tonight.

[stellabelle]

A gift gents...a gift from the Celtics...You all know the Celtics will win this...no question.

[Jelly]

Way to pull it out Lakers... Celtic's had their chances to win it last night... lucky my TV survived the game :(

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Seriously... they blow more 10+ leads in a series than anyone i have ever seen!

[MrHyde]

A gift gents...a gift from the Celtics...You all know the Celtics will win this...no question.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But admittingly, I am really doubting they even get to game seven.

[rj1002]

Lakers certainly don't look like they have what it takes to challenge the Celtics in Boston, but stranger things have happened. That's why they actually play the games.

[rj1002]

Of course, what is really the best thing about extending the playoffs, is it distracts us from just how bad the Dodgers (oh, and in deferrence to Shawn, the Padres) are.

[Jelly]

can't wait to see this thread start jumping :)

WOW Celtics!!!

[Kissie]

can't wait to see this thread start jumping :)

WOW Celtics!!!


Let me just say this...cuz I am not going to rub it in Shawns face all day....that was a great played game by the Celtics...looked like the LA gave up in the 4th quarter though!!!!!!

[Jelly]

Let me just say this...cuz I am not going to rub it in Shawns face all day....that was a great played game by the Celtics...looked like the LA gave up in the 4th quarter though!!!!!!

Not all day??? You are gonna a little though right???

[Kissie]

Not all day??? You are gonna a little though right???


Na I dont like seeing grown men cry....besides I am to classy for that!!!! I know what it is like to lose...my Red Sox did it for 86 years straight!!!! LMFAO

[Jelly]

Na I dont like seeing grown men cry....besides I am to classy for that!!!! I know what it is like to lose...my Red Sox did it for 86 years straight!!!! LMFAO

LOL alright!!! I guess I'll be nice too... damn ruined all my fun :(

[Kissie]

LOL alright!!! I guess I'll be nice too... damn ruined all my fun :(


I never said you had to be nice...

[Jelly]

I never said you had to be nice...

whew!!!

[mike76239]

all kidding aside did you ever think the celtics would not win?

[Kissie]

all kidding aside did you ever think the celtics would not win?



Well lets just say this....I thought the Pats had it in the bag....and they freaking choked!!!!!

[GeauxGirl]

Boston Celtics kicked some major booty!!!

:na:na:na:satan:

I'm just sayin'...

[Soffie]

Let me just say this...cuz I am not going to rub it in Shawns face all day....that was a great played game by the Celtics...looked like the LA gave up in the 4th quarter though!!!!!!
Looked to me like they gave up in the 2nd quarter! Yea Celtics! I knew you could do it!

[stellabelle]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But admittingly, I am really doubting they even get to game seven.

Told ya! WHOOOHOOOO CELTICS!

[Soffie]

Don't know about you, Stellabelle, but I knew they were going to win it!!

[stellabelle]

Don't know about you, Stellabelle, but I knew they were going to win it!!

Hell yeah, Soffie! Celtics ROCK!

[Soffie]

That's right! And the sweetest part is that they won it at home!

[skinnyone]

Ok, Ok, I know I was wrong. I had to come back in and say congratulations to the Celtics. I held out hope but I know I was wrong. BUT, do not count the Lakers out next year!!! With a healthy Andrew Bynum back and hopefully a more physical Pau Gasol, we will make a run at it again.

[rj1002]

One factor that I think was overlooked in setting the Lakers as favorites going in was the experience factor.

The Celtics bench included the likes of PJ Brown and James Posey, both of whom came up big in the series.

The Lakers bench had, as its most experienced player, Luke Walton and made one rookie mistake after another.

The Celtics big three had all been through wars. Garnett, Allen, and Pierce have all been deep into the playoffs before. Odom was once, but was not really a key player on the Miami team. And Gasol, well, Gasol was in Memphis.

So the team that was better built to get to the big stage was probably the Lakers, but the team that was better suited to perform there was very obviously the Celtics. They were the much more focused team, they seemed to get every loose ball, and they didn't make one mental mistake after another.

Let's see what the experience does for the Lakers next year and what the addition of young, inexperienced, but talented Bynum does for the mix.

[Soffie]

Our Boston Celtics Rule!!!!!:smdance:Wish
I had been at the parade!

[gadzooks]

sorry la fans the victory parade was awesome

[MrHyde]

sorry la fans the victory parade was awesome

Hey no sorries, you all earned it. LA just really punked out. It's hard to be a Laker fan sometimes.

[TheRockofLA]

sorry la fans the victory parade was awesome

We are sure it was. Afterall, its been 20 years since the Celtics fans went to one!! As for the Celtics, they were the better team and deserved to win. That said, maybe they could have shown some class in doing so. Consider the following:

-- when you are up 30+ points in the fourth quarter, you don't keep taking 3 pointers and you don't wait to take out your starters until 3 minutes left

-- you don't pour gaterade on your coach (wrong sport) and you certainly don't do so with time left in the game

-- when your star player (Garnet) gets interviewed, he shouldn't "hit" on the reporter

[rj1002]

We are sure it was. Afterall, its been 20 years since the Celtics fans went to one!! As for the Celtics, they were the better team and deserved to win. That said, maybe they could have shown some class in doing so. Consider the following:

-- when you are up 30+ points in the fourth quarter, you don't keep taking 3 pointers and you don't wait to take out your starters until 3 minutes left

-- you don't pour gaterade on your coach (wrong sport) and you certainly don't do so with time left in the game

-- when your star player (Garnet) gets interviewed, he shouldn't "hit" on the reporter

I turned off the game when it ended. Didn't feel like watching the post-game celebrations. Did Garnet really hit on the reporter?

[DK44]

Congrats to the Celtics!!!

[Big Sexy]

I am a season seat holder for the Lakers, Love the NBA.

[superman37]

Portland will take it home this year!

[will30143]

What about the Atlanta Hawks? give them the respect they deserve!!! I hope they put the celts out this year and could careless if they when the next round or the east. As long as Garnett, and Peirce can wine about everything and still loose.

[will30143]

Hawks just keep winning, stopping winning streaks, and moving on. Can I get a holla from Hotlanta!!!!!

[manda1]

I am a Spurs fan myself....I am going to see them when they make it to the playoffs .....sweet!!!

[will30143]

Does any one else hate the Celtics as much as Atlanta fans....because we HATE them!!!

[will30143]

Atlanta Clinched A Playoff Spot Before The Season Ended!!!!!!!!! Go Hawks

[Lass]

King James baby! Go Cavs!

[will30143]

Hawks All The Way Baby!!!!!!!

[Lass]

#1 Seed - GO CAVS!!!

[bighands]

#1 Seed - GO CAVS!!!

Ok, that's it, I'm in love now.

[Lass]

Ok, that's it, I'm in love now.

LOL! Best record in the NBA baby!

[bighands]

LOL! Best record in the NBA baby!

Best deffense, best player, best coach, and best place to freeze to death waiting in line outside, can it get any better?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdCrZfTkG1c

[Lass]

Best deffense, best player, best coach, and best place to freeze to death waiting in line outside, can it get any better?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdCrZfTkG1c

Now I just need my beloved Browns to get their act together! :wy

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

#1 Seed - GO CAVS!!!

Uh oh.... ummm

Go Lakers :D

[bighands]

Now I just need my beloved Browns to get their act together! :wy

easy, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MreJaUgiIfo&feature=PlayList&p=860D473FAF49F180&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=41

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Best deffense, best player, best coach, and best place to freeze to death waiting in line outside, can it get any better?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdCrZfTkG1c


WHAT????

Lemme count the rings on Phils hand(S)

[Lass]

WHAT????

Lemme count the rings on Phils hand(S)

all in good time my pretty.

[bighands]

WHAT????

Lemme count the rings on Phils hand(S)

Isn't that the guy that got totally outcoached by Doc Rivers?
DOC RIVERS?!!!

GOOOO CAVS!!!!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

all in good time my pretty.

IF you could get them all in a row.. its still gonna take 9 years.... c'mon... I will let the "best player", "best defense" comments go.. (both are debatable).. but you can not say best coach... the guy has not even won a divisional title let alone 9 NBA finals

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Isn't that the guy that got totally outcoached by Doc Rivers?
DOC RIVERS?!!!

GOOOO CAVS!!!!

Get back to me when you get tossed out of the east by the Celtics... if ya make it that far:ok

[Lass]

so it'll take 9 years! I've got nothin but time.

[Lass]

Get back to me when you get tossed out of the east by the Celtics... if ya make it that far:ok


lay off the crack pipe. KG may not even play in the postseason according to Doc Rivers. such a cryin shame.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

lay off the crack pipe. KG may not even play in the postseason according to Doc Rivers. such a cryin shame.

Everyone knows...well most everyone.. its not about 1 player.. the Celtics actually have 2 other options that can carry them deep... hope LeBrow does not stub a toe or your mighty Cavs are done.

[bighands]

Get back to me when you get tossed out of the east by the Celtics... if ya make it that far:ok

The celtics? you mean that team that barely got through us last year when the KING had much less help and the 3 grandfathers could still walk without the help of a philipine assistant?

GO CAVS!!!!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

The celtics? you mean that team that barely got through us last year when the KING had much less help and the 3 grandfathers could still walk without the help of a philipine assistant?

GO CAVS!!!!

But wait.. they have Doc Rivers... remember?

[Lass]

Everyone knows...well most everyone.. its not about 1 player.. the Celtics actually have 2 other options that can carry them deep... hope LeBrow does not stub a toe or your mighty Cavs are done.

I'd take an injured LeBron over most healthy players. A stubbed toe? puh-leeze.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

I'd take an injured LeBron over most healthy players. A stubbed toe? puh-leeze.

It was all I could think of .. other than his forehead filing for divorce

[bighands]

Everyone knows...well most everyone.. its not about 1 player.. the Celtics actually have 2 other options that can carry them deep... hope LeBrow does not stub a toe or your mighty Cavs are done.

great point. why don't u ask the zen-when-he-has-THE-man master about some insight about this theory....

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

great point. why don't u ask the zen-when-he-has-THE-man master about some insight about this theory....

Well I would ask him... seems he is busy makin room for trophy #10, its alot easier than just finding room for the one. Good luck... hope to see ya in the finals, atleast once maybe you guys could make it there :okLooks like this is the best chance you have... seeing how the East has always been a 2 team division.

[Lass]

we HAVE been there!

[bighands]

Well I would ask him... seems he is busy makin room for trophy #10, its alot easier than just finding room for the one. Good luck... hope to see ya in the finals, atleast once maybe you guys could make it there :okLooks like this is the best chance you have... seeing how the East has always been a 2 team division.

Oh, I'm sure La Bomba, Bynum's glass knees, and trevor ariza's clutch defense are going to really help the Zen i'm-too-old-for-this-i'd rather-be-humping-the-owner's-daughter Master go real far.

So, let's go catch a beer?

[Lass]

Oh, I'm sure La Bomba, Bynum's glass knees, and trevor ariza's clutch defense are going to really help the Zen i'm-too-old-for-this-i'd rather-be-humping-the-owner's-daughter Master go real far.

So, let's go catch a beer?

I want one too!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Beers and playoffs do go together nicely.... thank goodness for beer its the one thing we can agree on :D

[jmsmith12345]

Given my local team is the Wiz, we tend to buy lottery tickets...not playoff tickets.

[gr8doods]

Wake me when the finals start

[Lass]

Go Cavs!!!!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Eh... Kobe did not really have to break a sweat... just get tha boyz goin... easy win... Go Lakers!!

[bighands]

boston is soooooo screwed, oh, and look out, here comes yao, hahahahahahaha

[stellabelle]

boston is soooooo screwed, oh, and look out, here comes yao, hahahahahahaha

HEY! Back off, they're the hometown team! GO CELTICS!!!!

[bighands]

HEY! Back off, they're the hometown team! GO CELTICS!!!!

sorry beautiful, but hey, at least that's a safe bet: here's one place you get to get totally screwed.

[Lass]

LeBron....nuff said.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

LeBron....nuff said.

That's just because that's ALL ya can say.... :ok I hope he stays healthy the whole way through!! ( Ok I really dont ... but trying to be nicey-nice)

[Lass]

contrary to popular belief, we DO have other players. (and Wally is freakin hot)

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

contrary to popular belief, we DO have other players. (and Wally is freakin hot)

Wally.... ??? Ya like a guy named Wally?? ... ok Beave :D

[Lass]

Wally.... ??? Ya like a guy named Wally?? ... ok Beave :D

this coming from a fat guy in a little coat.

[Badbill]

The media mafia would love to see Kobe vs LeBron, so that is how it will be

[Big Sexy]

Go Lakers

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Go Lakers

Finally some intelligence in this thread:ok

[Lass]

Finally some intelligence in this thread:ok

um, yeah....he's a gopher that likes to follow guy's around.

GO CAVS!!

[Lass]

Sweep!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Sweep!

Congrats on the warm up round....

Lakers by 10+ tonight, should be some good dunkin fun

[Big Sexy]

Lakers will put Jazz away tonight! Looking forward to the Cav's at the Finals. I have season seats , To bad not any gals here from California? I would enjoy taking you with me.

[learman3]

Big Celtics fan here...I am hoping for the best, but reality is they will not be part of the championship this year unless a few miracles happen. I am hoping that the Cavs stick it to the Lakers. I do not want to see Kobe do well at all, I think he is self centered and he does not deserve to win.

[will30143]

Lets Go HAWKS

[ldon]

Denver Nuggets. It's about time. I'm not really a basketball fan but I am from Denver.

[bighands]

being a real specialist on the subject, i will list the reasons cavs will win it all:
1. Lebron is a beast
2. Lebron is unstopable
3. Lebron is a frickin beast
4. Lebron plays for the cavs
Yeah, i know, i don't understand why espn hasn't called me yet either.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

being a real specialist on the subject, i will list the reasons cavs will win it all:
1. Lebron is a beast
2. Lebron is unstopable
3. Lebron is a frickin beast
4. Lebron plays for the cavs
Yeah, i know, i don't understand why espn hasn't called me yet either.

nuff said :D

[will30143]

I hope Atlanta mops the floor with Lebron and the cavs!!! but I will take a game 7 win as well if takes one....lol

[txguy78]

Atlanta? seriously? how many points did they lose by the last two nights combined? 40+? There's always next year Hawks fans.

[Lass]

I hope Atlanta mops the floor with Lebron and the cavs!!! but I will take a game 7 win as well if takes one....lol

:lmao

[txguy78]

last Cavalier out of Atlanta please turn off the lights :)

[learman3]

I think the question is will the Cavs sweep the playoffs?

Yup, I said the playoffs...they have this one in the bag. Could they win the rest of the series in sweeps as well?

[txguy78]

no...as much of a fan as I am of my Cavs I don't think so. I think either Orlando or Boston could take them seven games as both of those teams are much better than Detroit and Atlanta

[Big Sexy]

Lakers & Cavs in the finals...Thats what everyone wants to see!

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

I think the question is will the Cavs sweep the playoffs?

Yup, I said the playoffs...they have this one in the bag. Could they win the rest of the series in sweeps as well?

I dont think so... Detroit is a very bad team, the Hawks are young and will probably lay down tonight.... I do think if Boston can come out alive they can get atleast 2 from the Cavs, I do see the Cavs in the finals... but lets be honest they have yet to really play anyone... could be a false sense of confidence in the next round.

[txguy78]

I don't think I've ever seen the Cavs display a false sense of confidence, but then I'm slightly biased.

I thought they proved all that they were for real during the regular season and I'm just holding on to the idea that this will be the year Cleveland's championship drought ends :)

[Lass]

I don't think I've ever seen the Cavs display a false sense of confidence, but then I'm slightly biased.

I thought they proved all that they were for real during the regular season and I'm just holding on to the idea that this will be the year Cleveland's championship drought ends :)

This is THE year!!!
(don't listen to Shawn, he's jealous of LeBron's arms)

[jmsmith12345]

This is THE year!!!
(don't listen to Shawn, he's jealous of LeBron's arms)

Sweeping the 39-43 Pistons was only slightly less impressive than sweeping the 47-35 Hawks...but not nearly as impressive as being swept by the Lakers during the regular season. :ok

[Lass]

Sweeping the 39-43 Pistons was only slightly less impressive than sweeping the 47-35 Hawks...but not nearly as impressive as being swept by the Lakers during the regular season. :ok

That was then this is NOW! :nu :nu :nu :nu

[jmsmith12345]

That was then this is NOW! :nu :nu :nu :nu

The baseball thread is somewhere over there to the left.

[Lass]

The baseball thread is somewhere over there to the left.

gotta love a smartass.

[txguy78]

Sweeping the 39-43 Pistons was only slightly less impressive than sweeping the 47-35 Hawks...but not nearly as impressive as being swept by the Lakers during the regular season. :ok


Meh...seems to me the lakers have their own set of problems...

[Lass]

Meh...seems to me the lakers have their own set of problems...


obviously :D

[gr8doods]

The playoffs do not start until the finals..all these early series are just tune ups...although there is a chance the Lakers will not get past Denver

[CJSinIL]

Cavs will lose, yeah, you heard me Lass. Hate to break it too you, but Lebron still has another year to go at least before the championship goes to Cleveland. muah ha ha ha ha.

And it won't be long before Derrick Rose is hitting fall away jumpers to beat you in the playoffs like Mike Jordan did to Craig Ehlo, Brad Daughtery, Mark Price, etc.

Love, the Bulls fan (and yes my team is out of the playoffs, but its okay, now I can focus on my trash talking.)

[CJSinIL]

We need to do DNA testing on LeBron James and Gred Oden. James looked 30 when he was in high school, and Greg Oden looks like he should be getting social security. Oldest dudes in the league.

[CJSinIL]

The Celtics (who I also hate), had their problems last year against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round - 7 games. That turned out okay for them. Same for the Lakers (who I also dislike, still mad that the Bulls wouldn't trade Loul Deng for Kobe......idiots)

Meh...seems to me the lakers have their own set of problems...

[Lass]

Cavs will lose, yeah, you heard me Lass. Hate to break it too you, but Lebron still has another year to go at least before the championship goes to Cleveland. muah ha ha ha ha.

And it won't be long before Derrick Rose is hitting fall away jumpers to beat you in the playoffs like Mike Jordan did to Craig Ehlo, Brad Daughtery, Mark Price, etc.

Love, the Bulls fan (and yes my team is out of the playoffs, but its okay, now I can focus on my trash talking.)

:lmao

[CJSinIL]

How does one actually become a Cav's fan? I didn't know there was such a thing. :)

[Lass]

How does one actually become a Cav's fan? I didn't know there was such a thing. :)

the same way one becomes a Browns fan, from birth. you can just choose this kind of misery, it chooses you. WE ARE DUE!! :wy

[CJSinIL]

Yeah, being the Browns fan has to be tough too. Especially when your team moves and wins the Super Bowl. Ouch. I'll cheer for the Cavs if they play the Lakers. Thats my nice gesture of the day.

Oh, and try being a Cubs fan. 101 years and counting.

the same way one becomes a Browns fan, from birth. you can just choose this kind of misery, it chooses you. WE ARE DUE!! :wy

[Lass]

Yeah, being the Browns fan has to be tough too. Especially when your team moves and wins the Super Bowl. Ouch. I'll cheer for the Cavs if they play the Lakers. Thats my nice gesture of the day.

Oh, and try being a Cubs fan. 101 years and counting.


we do not speak of that time.

I'll remember your nice gesture (wannabe Cavs fan)

the Cubs? well, I do like Jeff Samardzija. But, still an Indians fan. (yes, Grady is hot)

[CJSinIL]

Wow, and Indians fan too? They are in last place right? And no, i'm not a wannabe Cavs fan, and for that remark, I think I'll change my mind!!

Why do you like the "Shark?" Because he went to Notre Dame? The Cubs wanted to help the Indians, so we sent you DeRosa and Wood.

You mean you don't speak of when your team left Cleveland for the wonderful city of Baltimore, only to be lead to the promise land by their defense, and terrible ass qb who thinks he is an expert now on ESPN? And who's team is run by a former Brown in Ozzie Newsome? Yeah, I wouldn't talk about it either.

we do not speak of that time.

I'll remember your nice gesture (wannabe Cavs fan)

the Cubs? well, I do like Jeff Samardzija. But, still an Indians fan. (yes, Grady is hot)

[learman3]

I'm not sure why the Celtics and Magic are battling so hard just to see who gets clobbered by the Cavs.

I hope Houston kick's LA's butt...I do not want to here about Kobey any more.

[CJSinIL]

Here Lass, I found this site for you. Its for all great Cavs fans.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Cavaliers

Pay attention to this area:

However, in 1989, the Cavs were paired against the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the playoffs. In the fourth game of the best-of-five-series, Cleveland managed to beat the Bulls in overtime 108–105 to level the series at 2–2. Home court advantage went to Cleveland. The game was evenly matched, until Cleveland managed to score on a drive and raise the lead by one, with three seconds left. Chicago called for a time-out. The ball was inbounded to Michael Jordan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan), who went for a jump shot. Cleveland's Craig Ehlo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Ehlo) jumped in front to block it, but Jordan seemed to stay in the air until Ehlo landed. "The Shot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shot)" went in as time ran out, with Chicago winning the series 3–2. Although replay would show that Jordan cleared Ehlo with his arm in order to get an open look, the buzzer-beater is considered one of Jordan's greatest clutch moments, and the game itself one of the greatest. But the pinnacle of the Cavs' success came in the 1991–92 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_NBA_season) season, when they compiled a 57–25 record and advanced to the Eastern Conference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Conference) finals, losing again to the Chicago Bulls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Bulls) 4–2.

[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cleveland_Cavaliers&action=edit&section=5)] 1993–2003: A long struggle

Soon after, the Cavaliers entered into a period of decline. With the retirements and departures of Nance, Daugherty and Price, the team lost much of its dominance and were no longer able to contest strongly during the playoffs. After the 1992–93 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_NBA_season) season, in which the Cavs boasted a 54–28 regular-season record but suffered an early exit from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals to the Chicago Bulls, Wilkens left to coach the Atlanta Hawks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Hawks).



Sorry, I felt bad for you and wanted you to read it all over again.

[Lass]

Wow, and Indians fan too? They are in last place right? And no, i'm not a wannabe Cavs fan, and for that remark, I think I'll change my mind!! :nu

Why do you like the "Shark?" Because he went to Notre Dame? The Cubs wanted to help the Indians, so we sent you DeRosa and Wood. :sc

You mean you don't speak of when your team left Cleveland for the wonderful city of Baltimore, only to be lead to the promise land by their defense, and terrible ass qb who thinks he is an expert now on ESPN? And who's team is run by a former Brown in Ozzie Newsome? Yeah, I wouldn't talk about it either.
:spbx:
Brady to the Shark. Great combo. I miss him. (damn Braylon keeps dropping the freakin ball)

[Lass]

I'm not sure why the Celtics and Magic are battling so hard just to see who gets clobbered by the Cavs.

I hope Houston kick's LA's butt...I do not want to here about Kobey any more.


finally, someone who makes sense!! :thankyou:

[CJSinIL]

ND could have a good team again, if they got rid of "front butt." They were a good combination. I dislike ND too, did I mention that.

Oh, and I'll quit picking on the Cavs. As a Bulls fan, i'm having trouble seeing with the sun reflecting off of their Championship Trophies.

:spbx:
Brady to the Shark. Great combo. I miss him. (damn Braylon keeps dropping the freakin ball)

[gr8doods]

Are Celtic fans in mourning? what a thrashing on your own court

[CJSinIL]

Ding Dong the Celts are dead, I hope Rondo gets smacked in head!

[BadenLink]

I have the Lakers in 6 games, and Cavs in 5

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

I'm not sure why the Celtics and Magic are battling so hard just to see who gets clobbered by the Cavs.

The Majic have actually done well against the better teams... not saying Cleveland is going to lose this series, but atleast now that finally play someone a little more worthy (4th best record in the NBA)



I hope Houston kick's LA's butt...I do not want to here about Kobey any more.

Its Kobe .... and you will have to hear more about him ... and his 3 rings:sry

[gr8doods]

I am not the biggest of NBA fans, but I do hope the Cavs continue the run they are on... it would be a good story for the NBA..their poster child winning a championship for a championship starved city..but if they do not my life will be unaffected.

[Lass]

sheesh, you can't just let Lewis & Turk have wide open shots from the perimeter. I swear.

[CJSinIL]

Let's get that sad somber music ready for LeBron and company. Orlando looks like the better, more rounded team. LeBron drops 49 and they still lose. May not even get to the bet where I win because the Lakers beat the Cavs.

[Lass]

Let's get that sad somber music ready for LeBron and company. Orlando looks like the better, more rounded team. LeBron drops 49 and they still lose. May not even get to the bet where I win because the Lakers beat the Cavs.


Ain't skeered.

[Big O]

Now that the Celtics are done I could care less.....

[Lass]

It's good to be the King.

[gr8doods]

Wow..Cleveland down 3-1 in the series..are they dead and out of it?..Will they even make it a series?

[CJSinIL]

<----- Playing the funeral music for the passing of the Cavs in their series. TurkeyGlue for three its good, Skip to my Lou for three its good, Lewis (i'm a 6'10" 3 forward) for three good. LeBron and the Cavs will win game 5, but game six, Lebron will drop fity.....and lose.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Ok... .1 more to grab and then figure out how to stop Orlando :D

[Lass]

Spectacular comeback starts tonite. dammit.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Spectacular comeback starts tonite. dammit.

May I suggest a new Av?

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg76/mcvaldivia/sports/LakerGirl.jpg

[Lass]

May I suggest a new Av?

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg76/mcvaldivia/sports/LakerGirl.jpg

Hell No

[Easy]

:smdance:GO Magic

[Lass]

Spectacular comeback starts tonite. dammit.


:D

[gr8doods]

:D
if they win in orlando..they also win game 7...then they will move on to win championship...

[Easy]

the magic in playoff's whoohoo

[Easy]

the magic will take game 1

[Big O]

Are they still playing? When does the new season start? July??

[Easy]

damn magic lost game 1 that suck's

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Well.... lucky win last night but now it seems to be a question of 5 or a 6 game series

[Lass]

Well.... lucky win last night but now it seems to be a question of 5 or a 6 game series

stupid Courtney Lee.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

stupid Courtney Lee.

Well... he did have a few things working against him....

#1 he is only a rookie
#2 he is not a 7 footer and was forced into an alley-oop play
#3 he did have that Silence of the Lambs face mask on a touch tight

[cyclops]

What is this thread about?

[Lass]

What is this thread about?

it's about Shawn's ball sack going up into his butt when Courtney Lee took that shot at the buzzer.

[CJSinIL]

Hey Lass, i'm thinking of what price you have to pay for losing our bet. Lakers need two more games. Hmmmm, I wonder.....

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

it's about Shawn's ball sack going up into his butt when Courtney Lee took that shot at the buzzer.

Now if you are going to use my material against me ... ya have to atleast pay the royalies

[Lass]

Hey Lass, i'm thinking of what price you have to pay for losing our bet. Lakers need two more games. Hmmmm, I wonder.....


they aren't there yet!

[Lass]

Now if you are going to use my material against me ... ya have to atleast pay the royalies


:sg

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

they aren't there yet!

Ya might aswell just pay the man and get it over with

[CJSinIL]

Wonder if LeBron is enjoying watching the Finals minus the 25 grrrrrr for walking off the floor and leaving without doing his postgame conference. I"m thinking i'm going to bring a rattle and some depends for him next year when he plays the Bulls.

[CJSinIL]

I agree Shawn. I'd like to offer three little words. "Game, Set, Match!"

[Lass]

Ya might aswell just pay the man and get it over with

I think I'll wait it out. thanks.

[Lass]

Wonder if LeBron is enjoying watching the Finals minus the 25 grrrrrr for walking off the floor and leaving without doing his postgame conference. I"m thinking i'm going to bring a rattle and some depends for him next year when he plays the Bulls.


he can cry on my shoulder anytime he wants to. dammit.

[CJSinIL]

You do have plenty of time on your hands since the Cavs are done, the Indians are in last place, and the Browns 2-14 season hasn't started yet.


I think I'll wait it out. thanks.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Wonder if LeBron is enjoying watching the Finals minus the 25 grrrrrr for walking off the floor and leaving without doing his postgame conference. I"m thinking i'm going to bring a rattle and some depends for him next year when he plays the Bulls.

That and with out that tumor in his jaw that they removed inbetween his sobbing

[Lass]

You do have plenty of time on your hands since the Cavs are done, the Indians are in last place, and the Browns 2-14 season hasn't started yet.


:nu :nu :nu :nu :nu :nu :nu

[CJSinIL]

Oh crap, here comes the bats. Luckily it would be the Indians swinging it, and from what I have seen, they can't hit much. So I think I'm safe!!!

[Lass]

That and with out that tumor in his jaw that they removed inbetween his sobbing


poor LeBron.

[Lass]

Oh crap, here comes the bats. Luckily it would be the Indians swinging it, and from what I have seen, they can't hit much. So I think I'm safe!!!

OMG! I should not be laughing at that!

[CJSinIL]

Yeah, but you know its true, so you are laughing.

"It's not a tumor!!!!" Oh wait, that was Ahnold.

[Lass]

Yeah, but you know its true, so you are laughing.

"It's not a tumor!!!!" Oh wait, that was Ahnold.

MEAN!! (but funny...you suck)

[CJSinIL]

Aww you know i'm not mean. I'm very nice.

[txsportsfan2213]

I am actually a Mavericks fan by heart and can't stand the Lakers, but I cannot stand Orlando even more so GO Lakers

[txsportsfan2213]

well you can see what happen to my Mavs...Damn

[Easy]

damn the magic are going to tank i think and not win a game

[manda1]

I DO NOT want the Lakers to win!!!!

[cyclops]

Who is winning the competition?

Have we got to overtime in the 6th quarter yet?

[Sofia]

Go Magic!!

[Easy]

:smdance:GO Magic

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

Go Lakers :D ... game 4 is a must win for both teams.

[Easy]

I agree a must win for both Go magic

[Easy]

wish somebody would foul kobe with a fist to teach him to keep that elbow down damn laker's get away to to many foul's :nu

[Easy]

let's hope themagic can pull off a win tonite :wy

[rj1002]

wish somebody would foul kobe with a fist to teach him to keep that elbow down damn laker's get away to to many foul's :nu

You're not actually suggesting that the Lakers benefited from home-court officiating in games 3 & 4, are you? Did you notice that the Magic, in game four, made more free throws than the Lakers attempted? AND missed nearly as many as the Lakers attempted?

Interesting note: The team that couldn't shoot free throws has lost both games in Orlando.

Might be nice to see a game without so many foul calls tonight.

[Easy]

damn laker won

[rj1002]

The only disappointment is that it would have been so much nicer if it happened in Boston and Phil were to light up a cigar with a minute to go.

[bryan3636]

wish somebody would foul kobe with a fist to teach him to keep that elbow down damn laker's get away to to many foul's :nu

Guess you never noticed that the Lakers didn't take one foul shot in the fourth quarter of game 4...hmmm.
Doesn't matter, though, they let them all play in game 5 and the better team taught Orlando how champions win.
Maybe next year Magic.

[Shawn_N_Sandiego]

The only disappointment is that it would have been so much nicer if it happened in Boston and Phil were to light up a cigar with a minute to go.

That would have been better... but I did like the little shot towards the Boston faithful when Phil put on that Laker colored had with the roman numeral "X" on it.

[CJSinIL]

Guess I won that bet Lass!!!!!

[Singeon]

LA got up according to fox sport....easy in the end...is that right?...99 to 88 odd?

(aussie rules have my full attention at the moment!)

[rj1002]

That would have been better... but I did like the little shot towards the Boston faithful when Phil put on that Laker colored had with the roman numeral "X" on it.

Yes, he said it was a present from his kids. Nice to have kids like that.