NBA Finals - Page 2

floydpink · 05-07-2010, 01:54 PM

Hopefully everybody will keep focusing on Lebron and Shaq and the Magic can stay off the radar right into the finals.

I think it's gonna rain 3's on Cleveland as the paint will be mighty crowded.

wayner123 · 05-07-2010, 01:58 PM

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I think it's gonna rain 3's on Cleveland as the paint will be mighty crowded.

Or they will do like they did in the regular season and flop, flop, flop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyk7IrlPjpQ

Adriftpanda · 05-07-2010, 05:38 PM

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OK, so I held out till later today. When are the Magic going to get the credit they deserve?? They beat Celtics and Cavs last year, are dominating the playoffs this year and still no love. I love the underdog as much as the next guy, but sometimes give credit where credit is due.

I have a lot of love for Orlando. Yes, they are dominating the playoffs and yes they look great...

But look who they have played.... Charlotte and now Atl (which held their own last night) and yes they did beat Boston and Cleveland last year but each year is different. This years Cleveland team is not the same as last year. They are much tougher and much deeper this year. As for Boston, I think they lost a bit of that spark they had last year.

Now, I'm not trying to say they don't deserve any credit, hell, I don't think they are underdogs whatsoever. I just don't think the competition they have faced so far in this playoff have been challenging.

GreekGodX · 05-09-2010, 02:34 PM

Lakers got a terrible no call on the in bound pass then got lucky Utah didn't tip in that basket.

Lakers are winning the Championship. Too much talent. Oh and have you heard of Kobe?

wayner123 · 05-10-2010, 06:32 AM

I totally did not expect Suns to sweep. But I did say earlier watch out for them. I don't know who they have that can stack up against Gasol or Bynum, but it will be interesting to say the least. The first couple of games will tell a lot.

The Magic are incredible right now in the East. And the Cavs might go to a game 7 with Boston, which would help out the Magic if either team wins, given the speed at which these games are scheduled.

It's turning out to be an exciting Finals year.

floydpink · 05-10-2010, 09:44 AM

I'd say it's a given that the Lakers are going, but the East is still up in the air.

I'm thinking the Cavs will end up winning in 7 then playing a well rested Orlando team.

The Magic are a great road team, so I don't think the Cavs have a home court advantage to a great extent.

Ever since Grant Hill left and freed up some of his wasted salary, it's been fun to live in Orlando and be a Magic fan again.

Dwight will have all kinds of foul trouble with Shaq down low and Gortat may see a lot of playing time.

The Magic set a record for 3 point shooting this year and I am nearly certain it will decide their fate as well as Lebron's right elbow.

It's now or never for Cleveland, and I hope it's never and we see Lebron in a Knicks jersey next year.

I know all about Kobe, and saw how he took over the finals last year and nobody will stop him from scoring 40 something points a game.

NeuRon · 05-10-2010, 10:25 AM

Both conference finals will be a treat for true basketball fans.. PHX/LA will be a good matchup. and either the celts or the cavs will be a good matchup for orlando.. I am a celts fan, but id like to see lebron get a ring so he can stop hearing flack

floydpink · 05-11-2010, 11:35 AM

Magic..

2 rounds, 2 sweeps. Bring on the Cavs.

NeuRon · 05-12-2010, 05:39 AM

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Magic..

2 rounds, 2 sweeps. Bring on the Cavs.

Shiet, the Cavs would be lucky to even make it there at this point.. They are in a FUNK... Choking once again

wayner123 · 05-14-2010, 07:25 AM

UH-OH!!

Seems like the King has been de-throned for yet another year!

I was a little hesitant going into last nights game. But after I saw the way that the refs were going to let people play, and how the Celtics were playing, I knew by the end of the first quarter, Cavs were done.

So now the talk will surely be James's elbow and where he will go next year. Which is a shame because the talk SHOULD be about the Celtic vs Magic series. Which brings me to my point. I think the Celtics are going to be tough for the Magic to beat. Both are matched up well. However, the Celtics are an older team, and not quite as deep as the Magic, which I think will have a major impact on the series.

GreekGodX · 05-14-2010, 07:59 AM

Magic in 6. Even in a shootout I don't think the C's have enough fire power to match up to the Magic. This will the Magic's first test in the playoffs.

floydpink · 05-14-2010, 08:11 AM

Lebron came unglued and it will be intersting to see how he rebounds.
The only one that showed heart on Cleveland was Verajao.

I also say Magic in 6.

Jameer Nelson will give Rondo fits and will be all over him.

And those easy drives up the middle that Boston enjoyed agoinst Cleveland; not this round.

GreekGodX · 05-14-2010, 08:12 AM

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Lebron came unglued and it will be intersting to see how he rebounds.

I also say Magic in 6.

Jameer Nelson will give Rondo fits and will be all over him.

And those easy drives up the middle that Boston enjoyed agoinst Cleveland; not this round.

That is going to be huge in this series. 2 all-star talents going head to head. I'm looking forward to that matchup.

floydpink · 05-14-2010, 08:27 AM

I have a lot of respect for Doc Rivers but will also love to see his old team beat him.

Can't wait til Sunday.

Yes, this will be a test for the Magic, but what the heck was Atlanta? Chopped liver?

wayner123 · 05-14-2010, 08:46 AM

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Magic in 6. Even in a shootout I don't think the C's have enough fire power to match up to the Magic. This will the Magic's first test in the playoffs.

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I have a lot of respect for Doc Rivers but will also love to see his old team beat him.

Can't wait til Sunday.

Yes, this will be a test for the Magic, but what the heck was Atlanta? Chopped liver?

I am tired of hearing this talk about Magic not playing any hard competition so far. If you look at it, the Hawk's actually finished ABOVE the Celtics this year in the regular season. Just because Magic had an easy time with them, doesn't mean they weren't a great team. Just means, the Magic are that much better.

colinb913 · 05-14-2010, 09:52 AM

I cant believe that the Cavs just gave up like that. LBJ is staying in Cleveland, I mean, they can offer him the most money, and he just built that house, his roots and all that ****. Oh well. I want the Magic to sweep the Lakers!!
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floydpink · 05-16-2010, 04:58 PM

deja Vu. Magic fighting back from a 20 something point defecit in the Finals against Boston. Lost this one though.

Same exact thing last year, so this should be exciting.

Boston looks tough.

wayner123 · 05-18-2010, 11:25 AM

I couldn't believe the debacle the Magic put up the other night. It looked as if they weren't trying for the first 3 quarters. When I saw KG out run everyone down the court, TWICE, in the first quarter, I knew it was going to be a long night.

The Suns vs Lakers showed what no defense will bring. I don't think Lakers will be able to go another 3+ games running like that. Where as that is the Suns entire game.

Tonight should be interesting. If the Magic come out to play, it will be a different ball game all together.

NeuRon · 05-18-2010, 12:13 PM

Celts in 7.. And the Celts can beat the Lakers (and will

)

and the Atlanta Hawks blow..

05-18-2010, 06:27 PM

GO CELTICS!!

CELTS in 5

05-07-2010, 01:54 PM	#1
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: NBA Finals Hopefully everybody will keep focusing on Lebron and Shaq and the Magic can stay off the radar right into the finals. I think it's gonna rain 3's on Cleveland as the paint will be mighty crowded. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

05-09-2010, 02:34 PM	#4
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: NBA Finals Lakers got a terrible no call on the in bound pass then got lucky Utah didn't tip in that basket. Lakers are winning the Championship. Too much talent. Oh and have you heard of Kobe? __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

05-10-2010, 06:32 AM	#5
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: NBA Finals I totally did not expect Suns to sweep. But I did say earlier watch out for them. I don't know who they have that can stack up against Gasol or Bynum, but it will be interesting to say the least. The first couple of games will tell a lot. The Magic are incredible right now in the East. And the Cavs might go to a game 7 with Boston, which would help out the Magic if either team wins, given the speed at which these games are scheduled. It's turning out to be an exciting Finals year. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

05-10-2010, 09:44 AM	#6
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: NBA Finals I'd say it's a given that the Lakers are going, but the East is still up in the air. I'm thinking the Cavs will end up winning in 7 then playing a well rested Orlando team. The Magic are a great road team, so I don't think the Cavs have a home court advantage to a great extent. Ever since Grant Hill left and freed up some of his wasted salary, it's been fun to live in Orlando and be a Magic fan again. Dwight will have all kinds of foul trouble with Shaq down low and Gortat may see a lot of playing time. The Magic set a record for 3 point shooting this year and I am nearly certain it will decide their fate as well as Lebron's right elbow. It's now or never for Cleveland, and I hope it's never and we see Lebron in a Knicks jersey next year. I know all about Kobe, and saw how he took over the finals last year and nobody will stop him from scoring 40 something points a game. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

05-10-2010, 10:25 AM	#7
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: NBA Finals Both conference finals will be a treat for true basketball fans.. PHX/LA will be a good matchup. and either the celts or the cavs will be a good matchup for orlando.. I am a celts fan, but id like to see lebron get a ring so he can stop hearing flack

05-11-2010, 11:35 AM	#8
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: NBA Finals Magic.. 2 rounds, 2 sweeps. Bring on the Cavs. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

05-14-2010, 07:25 AM	#10
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: NBA Finals UH-OH!! Seems like the King has been de-throned for yet another year! I was a little hesitant going into last nights game. But after I saw the way that the refs were going to let people play, and how the Celtics were playing, I knew by the end of the first quarter, Cavs were done. So now the talk will surely be James's elbow and where he will go next year. Which is a shame because the talk SHOULD be about the Celtic vs Magic series. Which brings me to my point. I think the Celtics are going to be tough for the Magic to beat. Both are matched up well. However, the Celtics are an older team, and not quite as deep as the Magic, which I think will have a major impact on the series. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

05-14-2010, 07:59 AM	#11
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: NBA Finals Magic in 6. Even in a shootout I don't think the C's have enough fire power to match up to the Magic. This will the Magic's first test in the playoffs. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

05-14-2010, 08:11 AM	#12
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: NBA Finals Lebron came unglued and it will be intersting to see how he rebounds. The only one that showed heart on Cleveland was Verajao. I also say Magic in 6. Jameer Nelson will give Rondo fits and will be all over him. And those easy drives up the middle that Boston enjoyed agoinst Cleveland; not this round. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

05-14-2010, 08:27 AM	#14
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: NBA Finals I have a lot of respect for Doc Rivers but will also love to see his old team beat him. Can't wait til Sunday. Yes, this will be a test for the Magic, but what the heck was Atlanta? Chopped liver? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

05-14-2010, 09:52 AM	#16
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: NBA Finals I cant believe that the Cavs just gave up like that. LBJ is staying in Cleveland, I mean, they can offer him the most money, and he just built that house, his roots and all that ***. Oh well. I want the Magic to sweep the Lakers!! Posted via Mobile Device*

05-16-2010, 04:58 PM	#17
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: NBA Finals deja Vu. Magic fighting back from a 20 something point defecit in the Finals against Boston. Lost this one though. Same exact thing last year, so this should be exciting. Boston looks tough. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

05-18-2010, 11:25 AM	#18
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: NBA Finals I couldn't believe the debacle the Magic put up the other night. It looked as if they weren't trying for the first 3 quarters. When I saw KG out run everyone down the court, TWICE, in the first quarter, I knew it was going to be a long night. The Suns vs Lakers showed what no defense will bring. I don't think Lakers will be able to go another 3+ games running like that. Where as that is the Suns entire game. Tonight should be interesting. If the Magic come out to play, it will be a different ball game all together. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

05-18-2010, 12:13 PM	#19
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: NBA Finals Celts in 7.. And the Celts can beat the Lakers (and will ) and the Atlanta Hawks blow..

05-18-2010, 06:27 PM	#20
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