D Jones Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Chicago will be good if they can get a good center/forward in the draft. I think the Ben Gordon/Luol Deng/Kirk Henrich is a good combo, they just need a decent center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyVercetti. Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Well the bulls smoked the heat. So they do got the 8th spot... Meaning they do have to face the pistons. And like king said they most likely are gonna lose. I got my two favorite teams goin against each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rob Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I hope Lebron is fully healthy and plays well in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper. Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 LeBron will be healthy for the playoffs. But I think the Cav's will win their first series, but lose the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpillCanvas Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Well the bulls smoked the heat. So they do got the 8th spot... Meaning they do have to face the pistons. And like king said they most likely are gonna lose. I got my two favorite teams goin against each other. The Bulls can still get up to the 5th seed mathematically. But they have a great chance at getting the 7th seed, possibly the 6th. The tie breakers go the Bulls way in most cases, if I remember correctly. Washington, who is in the 5th seed right now, hasnt even clinched a playoff spot higher than 8th, as ironic as that is, because they lost all of their tie breakers with the teams left in the race for the last 4 spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Baker1 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yeah sorry to agree but I cant see Bulls going to far into the playoffs having to face such better teams like Cavs, Pacers, Heat, Bucks, any of those teams can beat them pretty easily. Suns Report: They suck without Nash and Bell playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpillCanvas Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I can see the Bulls beating the Heat. I'm not saying it has a good chance of happening, but I could see it. The Bulls still have the number one defense in the NBA, statistcally, and are known to shutdown a team's superstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-King Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I can see the Bulls beating the Heat. I'm not saying it has a good chance of happening, but I could see it. The Bulls still have the number one defense in the NBA, statistcally, and are known to shutdown a team's superstar. True, but I don't them shutting down a team with five superstars. |PropagandaIncorporated:|: Steam:|: DeviantArt:|: Last.FM| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyVercetti. Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 No one can really shut them down. The whole league is intimidated by the pistons. But they have the best damn starting lineup of the past few season. R.Wallace, B.Wallace, Hamilton,Prince, and most likely MVP Chauncey Billups. Hopefully the bulls can get a higher spot because whoever is the 8th spot inst getting past that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning-Ice Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Lakers are getting better, they will get SO far in the playoffs..Yes I know..being a Laker fan has completely blinded me from the truth They will probably lose in the 1st round to the Suns but I think next year, better watch out. That's if, the Lakers don't release someone whom they need like Odom or Parker and can get a big man with power (Mihm..ehhhhhhhhhhh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartleby Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Lakers are getting better, they will get SO far in the playoffs..Yes I know..being a Laker fan has completely blinded me from the truth They will probably lose in the 1st round to the Suns but I think next year, better watch out. That's if, the Lakers don't release someone whom they need like Odom or Parker and can get a big man with power (Mihm..ehhhhhhhhhhh) Pfft, please, you know who's really going far? The Sacramento Kings. Western Conference Championship or bust. Mar is lying to herself We'll probably get creamed by the Spurs in the first round. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta_player5 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Rudy Gay is entering the NBA draft Glen Davis is going back to LSU for his Junior year Gay is a senior next year right? If so he should stay at UConn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rob Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 [My Playoff predictions] Best of 7 Games [East] 1)Pistons 8)Bulls Pistons in 4 Games 2)Heat 3)Bucks Heat in 5 Bucks 3)Nets 6)Pacers Nets in 6 Games 4)Cavaliers 5)Wizards Cavaliers in 6 Games [West] 1)Spurs 8)Kings Spurs in 6 Games 2)Suns 7)Lakers Lakers in 7 Games 3)Nuggets 6)Clippers Nuggets in 6 Games 4)Mavericks 5)Grizzlies Mavericks in 6 Games [2nd Round] 1)Pistons 4)Cavaliers Pistons in 6 Games 2)Heat 3)Nets Heat in 6 Games 1)Spurs 7)Lakers Spurs in 6 Games 3)Nuggets 4)Mavericks Nuggets in 7 Games [Conference Finals] 1)Pistons 2)Heat Pistons in 6 Games 1)Spurs 3)Nuggets Nuggets in 7 Games [NBA Finals] 1)Pistons 3)Nuggets Pistons in 6 Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartleby Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 3)Nuggets4)Mavericks Nuggets in 7 Games Really? The Nuggets only have a higher seed because they're winning their division, and Dallas has a good 10+ games on them and are only a couple of games away from the Spurs. The Mavs' playoff position doesn't show what they're capable of. I'd figure on them beating Denver quite handily in five, maybe six games... Though I am with you on Detroit/Miami. They're pretty much the Eastern Powerhouses right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper. Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 My pick for the NBA title is the Pistons. They are awesome. But I am rooting for Cleveland. I think they will win their first series but then lose their next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta_player5 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Eastern Finals: Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat = Detroit Pistons due to experience in the playoffs & against Shaq. Western Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks = San Antonio Spurs again playoff experience and multiple very good swing men in Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Tim Duncan > Dirk Nowitzki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper. Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I think it will be Pistons and Mavericks in the championship. Pistons will sweep the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly_Madman Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey guys. I'm currently watching Sportcenter and they just reported breaking news. Apparently Adam Morrison is entering the NBA Draft. This news was reported just about an hour ago as of now (eastern time). source So, anyone who's seen him at Gonzaga knows he's an excellent ballplayer, but more-less crazy. So, would you draft him because of his skills, or pass because he can be an emotional and physical train wreck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta_player5 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 ESPNEWS just has this stupid Barry Bonds sh*t up. They have his current stats for the game . Not the important stuff like Adam Morrison going into the draft. Thats big, I think he'll go in the top 5. Redick Morrison Sheldon Williams Rudy Gay PS: EPSNEWS just reported it, and he's signing with an agent so theres no going back now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly_Madman Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 ESPNEWS just has this stupid Barry Bonds sh*t up. They have his current stats for the game . Not the important stuff like Adam Morrison going into the draft. Thats big, I think he'll go in the top 5. Redick Morrison Sheldon Williams Rudy Gay PS: EPSNEWS just reported it, and he's signing with an agent so theres no going back now. Are you talking about that "Bonds on Bonds" bullcrap. Yeah, that sucks. Anyway, I don't know whether I'm more excited for the NFL draft or NBA draft now. Both leauges have some playmakers entering that could prove to be modern day legends. Redick is definitly the one to watch for, but Morrison should be fun to watch. Sheldon Williams should also go on to make something of himself as a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Baker1 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yeah Bonds, whoopie he hasnt hit a homerun and keeps whining about people hating him. Dude that so big news. I was wondering if him and Reddick were going into the nba, they should be some exceptional players, i want to see if they can make the teams beter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Jones Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Reddick was a senior, so he has to enter the draft. Morrison was a junior and could've returned to Gonzaga, but signed a agent. Tyrus Thomas was sophmore and could've had another run at the NCAA title. Rudy Gay could've won a NCAA title at UConn. Joakim Noah, I think he's going pro. If so, he'll be first pick, no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning-Ice Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yeah Bonds, whoopie he hasnt hit a homerun and keeps whining about people hating him. Dude that so big news. I was wondering if him and Reddick were going into the nba, they should be some exceptional players, i want to see if they can make the teams beter. Maybe if this immature pricks fans would stop throwing sh*t at Bonds when he's on the field..seriously, first the syringe and then toothpaste today? It's just pathetic that people feel like they want to get attention, I'm glad that the person who threw the toothpaste today is getting arrested..well sh*t I'm a bit off-topic here eh? Anyway, Morrison is going to be WAY better then Redick in the NBA IMO. I also think Shelden Williams is going to be better then Joakim Noah, I think William's season was overshadowed because of JJ Redick..and speaking of underrated, how good is Dwight Howard? No one seems to talk about him but he seems to be one of the few high school big guys making a big splash on the NBA. I mean the other night he had 20+ points AND 20+ rebounds..just amazing. Good pick by the Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Jones Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Shelden Williams, over-shadowed by JJ Reddick? No way. Shelden Williams was Duke's inside game. Without Williams, Duke would've never been a #1 seed let alone a #2 seed. Williams is good, but Joakim Noah is a big guy who can run with the ball and is one of the best rebounders out there. Honestly, how many guys do you see that's 7'0'' and could run at point, if he wanted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta_player5 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Williams had an all pro season, but did not get the deserved recognition from the media due to Redick's performance this season with the ACC scoring title and Duke's all time 3 point shot leader and what not. Shelden had a great year, he had the seconds triple double in Duke history and averaged a double double I believe. To say his season was overshadowed is right and wrong. Media wise yes Fan wise no He was the inside presence on Duke, but because Redick to so many shots and scored so many points the media focused on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning-Ice Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Shelden Williams, over-shadowed by JJ Reddick? No way. Shelden Williams was Duke's inside game. Without Williams, Duke would've never been a #1 seed let alone a #2 seed. Williams is good, but Joakim Noah is a big guy who can run with the ball and is one of the best rebounders out there. Honestly, how many guys do you see that's 7'0'' and could run at point, if he wanted? All the media coverage was on JJ Redick. 'Nuff said. All you f*cking hear about is JJ Redick this, JJ breaking this record, that record. I'm saying that not many people give Williams the respect he deserves for anchoring Duke. I truly believe Williams will be more of a threat in NBA then Noah, just a feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 3)Nuggets4)Mavericks Nuggets in 7 Games Really? The Nuggets only have a higher seed because they're winning their division, and Dallas has a good 10+ games on them and are only a couple of games away from the Spurs. The Mavs' playoff position doesn't show what they're capable of. I'd figure on them beating Denver quite handily in five, maybe six games... Though I am with you on Detroit/Miami. They're pretty much the Eastern Powerhouses right now. Even though I am a Nuggets fan, I do agree with you... As of now, anybody can beat the Nuggets, they last 3 games they lost but crap/underacheiving teams... but the Nuggest could pull something out and make it to the conference finals, hopefully... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rob Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I just don't want to see a Spurs/Pistons Finals again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Baker1 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yeah Bonds, whoopie he hasnt hit a homerun and keeps whining about people hating him. Dude that so big news. I was wondering if him and Reddick were going into the nba, they should be some exceptional players, i want to see if they can make the teams beter. Maybe if this immature pricks fans would stop throwing sh*t at Bonds when he's on the field..seriously, first the syringe and then toothpaste today? It's just pathetic that people feel like they want to get attention, I'm glad that the person who threw the toothpaste today is getting arrested..well sh*t I'm a bit off-topic here eh? Anyway, Morrison is going to be WAY better then Redick in the NBA IMO. I also think Shelden Williams is going to be better then Joakim Noah, I think William's season was overshadowed because of JJ Redick..and speaking of underrated, how good is Dwight Howard? No one seems to talk about him but he seems to be one of the few high school big guys making a big splash on the NBA. I mean the other night he had 20+ points AND 20+ rebounds..just amazing. Good pick by the Magic Yeah I agree with ya there, I was watching the game when they thre a syringe, and it is pretty f*cked up. And yeah he doesnt deserve to be booed by fans, or have them throw sh*t at him. Hmm yeah Williams coould possibly make a better impact then Reddick, I can see him fitting into soem nice nba systems, whilre Reddick a shooter, the nba has lots of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta_player5 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 The shooters don't get much recognition, especially if they can't play defense at an elite level or can dish the ball. Look at Kyle Korver though he is known he isn't considered a great player, or IMO a good player. He can shoot the ball and thats about it. But players like Ray Allen he can play defense and shoot the rock. Williams will be like an Emeka Okafor type players come in, get rebounds get decent amount of points and average your double double. He WILL make more of an impact because hes the consisten quality player that teams are looking for. Though Redick is great in college, Shelden will do better. Redick was good this year but at times very streaky especially towards the end of the season, but I think he was just tired. When he would sit for 5 minutes and come back in he'd hit a few consecutive 3's. So yea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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