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Post by extreme on Apr 14, 2011 1:49:20 GMT -5
Bought this shirt today to wear when I go to the playoff games. The Bulls are marketing a "See red, wear red" campaign for home games. I don't have a red Bulls shirt and I really want to fit in. A red out would be sweet. LOL
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Post by Adam235 on Apr 14, 2011 9:53:01 GMT -5
I hope the Grizzlies play well but I'm not saying they will pull the upset..
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Post by Chicago on Apr 14, 2011 11:31:05 GMT -5
Early (well, not really) predictions for the playoffs:
Eastern Conference:
IND @ CHI by 5 ATL @ ORL by 4 NYK @ BOS by 7 PHI @ MIA by 5
ORL by 6 @ CHI BOS @ MIA by 7
ORL by 7 @ MIA
Western Conference:
MEM @ SAS by 6 DEN @ OKC by 7 POR @ DAL by 6 NOH @ LAL by 5
OKC by 7 @ SAS DAL @ LAL by 6
OKC by 6 @ LAL
NBA Finals:
ORL by 7 @ OKC
I made these picks a few days ago, but I still don't really know what to expect come the second and third rounds. I'm not in the least bit expecting Boston/LA like I was early in the season, and I don't know what to make of Chicago and San Antonio's recent success.
Playoffs are a whole 'nother beast, and a few upsets along the way (Denver, Portland) wouldn't surprise me all that much.
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Post by user9327 on Apr 14, 2011 14:31:40 GMT -5
I'm just glad to see Denver relevant and dangerous after trading their superstar to my team.
I think Thibideau or Coach Karl should get coach of the year.
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Apr 14, 2011 18:08:14 GMT -5
Ralpho what playoff games do you have tickets for?
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Post by Parchandri on Apr 15, 2011 7:54:52 GMT -5
I'm really hoping that Portland beats Dallas. I think with having Gerald Wallace and everyone healthy that the Blazers can beat just about anyone in the league right now. Especially with Batum and Roy coming off the bench, that's great energy coming in after the starters.
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Post by Jimmy on Apr 15, 2011 8:15:21 GMT -5
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Post by Nash on Apr 15, 2011 11:30:45 GMT -5
My predictions are:
1. Chicago vs. 8. Indiana - Chicago 4-1 2. Miami vs. 7. Philadelphia - Miami 4-1 3. Boston vs. 6. New York - Boston 4-2 4. Orlando vs. 5. Atlanta - Orlando 4-1
1. San Antonio vs. 8. Memphis - San Antonio 4-2 2. Los Angeles vs. 7. New Orleans - Los Angeles 4-1 3. Dallas vs. 6. Portland - Dallas 4-3 4. Oklahoma City vs. 5. Denver - Oklahoma City 4-2
Second Round
1. Chicago vs. 4. Orlando - Chicago 4-2 2. Miami vs. 3. Boston - Boston 4-3
1. San Antonio vs. 4. Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City 4-3 2. Los Angeles vs. 3. Dallas - Los Angeles 4-2
Conference Finals
1. Chicago vs. 4. Boston - Chicago 4-3
2. Los Angeles vs. 4. Oklahoma City - Los Angeles 4-3
NBA Finals
1. Chicago vs. 2. Los Angeles - Chicago 4-2
The ending might be optimism on my part, but I really do have alot of faith in this team. Plus it would be fitting if Phil's coaching career ended where it started. I think the Lakers will come out of the west, because Kobe always finds a way to turn it on once the playoffs come around. I really like OKC though and wouldn't be surprised if they were able to overcome the Lakers.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Apr 15, 2011 16:34:00 GMT -5
Homer pick/want to go to the finals so lets go Celtics: Celtics over Lakers in 7 (I have tickets to either game 6 or 7 in Boston) Scary/rational/please God dont let this happen pick: Miami vs the Lakers = who the cares
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Post by LA Times on Apr 15, 2011 16:49:05 GMT -5
Bulls over Pacers 4-1 Magic over Hawks 4-2 Celtics over Knicks 4-2 Heat over 76ers 4-1
Lakers over Hornets 4-0 Mavericks over Trailblazers 4-2 Thunder over Nuggets 4-3 Spurs over Grizzlies 4-1
Bulls over Magic 4-2 Celtics over Heat 4-3
Lakers over Mavericks 4-0 Spurs over Thunder 4-3
Bulls over Celtics 4-3 Lakers over Spurs 4-0
Lakers over Bulls 4-0
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Post by Quanthor on Apr 15, 2011 17:16:28 GMT -5
I think in the event that the Lakers/Celtics do meet up, Lakers have home court so games 6 and 7 would be in LA and not Boston.
I love how people are back on the Thunder bandwagon, I can't wait for them to lose. I can't see them winning likely 2 consecutive series' on the road to get to the finals, it's tough for any team, but it's especially tough for a team as youthful and untested as the Thunders are.
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Post by T R W on Apr 15, 2011 17:30:42 GMT -5
As long as it isn't Miami, I don't really care who wins.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Apr 15, 2011 18:17:45 GMT -5
I have home game 4 in the finals, so I want the Celtics to win in 5 if thats the case
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Post by MC2 on Apr 15, 2011 21:39:15 GMT -5
My prediction is a Bulls/Thunder finals.
Also, I flew to Florida today for vacation, and it was a connecting flight and we stopped in Raleigh, and I want you all to know, I did the dance, in the city where they like to do it.
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Post by BV on Apr 16, 2011 11:52:35 GMT -5
Really excited for the playoffs.
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Post by twinn on Apr 16, 2011 12:16:10 GMT -5
GO BULLS
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Post by 3Lephant (Naptown Icon) on Apr 16, 2011 12:54:41 GMT -5
Go Pacers!
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Post by twinn on Apr 16, 2011 13:19:38 GMT -5
Well that was a pretty terrible first half; hopefully we can get it together for the second half
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Post by 3Lephant (Naptown Icon) on Apr 16, 2011 13:51:09 GMT -5
Well that was a pretty terrible first half; hopefully we can get it together for the second half Loving this Pacer lead. Fortunately I know better than to count the Bulls out yet. And being that I'm from Indianapolis, I'm used to heartbreak
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Post by user9327 on Apr 16, 2011 14:19:53 GMT -5
Pacers shooting really well from 3 point land.
A little surprising to see them lead but mostly because it's Chicago. Pacers made some strides later in the year after firing O'Brien.
Sixers play next, they also made some strides so it's going to be interesting to see if they can give Miami a hard time.
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