Nets vs. Heat
Talk about the difference from one game to the next. After struggling to get past the Bulls the Heat limped into game one against the Nets and took the beating of the playoffs. The next day if you turned on the radio or watched tv everyone overreacted and said things along the lines of the Nets have too much quickness, Riley put this team together he's going to have to deal with the criticism of losing in round 2. Well chalk it up to not jumping to conclusions after the first inning. This series was similar to Randy Johnson outings of late, the Yanks jump out to a crushing lead look dominate and you think we have this, then next thing you know you are getting crushed in the next inning. Well the Nets died after game one.
Lebron vs. Pistons
The Pistons pulled off some serious sleep walking during the games in Cleveland and then Lebron couldnt pull out a miracle in game 7 when the Pistons decided to lock him down and no one in a Red Jersey could make a bucket. Lebron needs a sidekick that isn't a 7-foot balding white man with a afro beard.
Suns vs. Clippers
I went to sleep after the 1st quarter last night. I was glad when I woke up and found out that I didnt miss much, a 20 point win from the Suns. The Suns shot a ridiculous 15-27 from 3. Elton Brand was unstoppable all series including last night but it didn't matter. Can we please put to bed the Lebron and Kobe MVP talks? Nash is the MVP, in last nights game 7 Nash was 11-16 from the field including 4-5 from three and dished out 11 assists. Now that is point guard efficiency. With the weakest bench in the league, only a 7 man rotation, the Suns outlasted two teams in a 7 game series.
Mavericks vs. Spurs
This series was a showdown between two NBA stars playing at their best. Both Dirk and Timmy played out of their minds last night. One thing gets me with Duncan though, after every foul call he either starts yelping at the ref or gives one of those looks like he is about to cry, very annoying. The biggest moment of the game to me, other than the obvious Dirk 3 point play, was Keith Van Horn knocking down 2 clutch threes from the corner during the 3rd period when the Mavs absolutely could not stop the Spurs from scoring.
Conference Finals
Pistons vs. Heat
After both teams have shown signs of sleepwalking during games this playoffs, we now see if both teams can respond and show up for each game. The question of whether Shaq is done or not will be answered. The questions about the effectiveness of Pat Riley remolding the roster with past all stars along with his decision to retake the bench will also be answer. The keys of this series lie with whether the Pistons can get away without doubling Shaq, which I find highly doubtful. And then when he is doubled will Antoine or Posey or Jwill knock down open jumpers. In the end I'm going to go with the last hurrah for Shaq and the best player on the court Dwade. I just didn't like what I saw from the Pistons against a poor squad in Cleveland. The defense just doesn't appear to be there and I expect the Heat to jump on the Pistons tonight after Shaq's weeklong rest and get off to the right foot and take it from there.
Miami in 6
Mavs vs. Suns
A battle between the NBAs two white superstars, who knew. The Suns definately lucked out by drawing the Mavericks. The Mavs can match their running and gunning, but do not possess as good perimeter shooting as do the Suns. Had the Suns landed the Spurs they would have had zero answer for Tim Duncan and a bigger tougher team. Now drawing the Mavs they have a chance. They usually play the Mavericks tough. I fully expect this series to go the distance and am very very thankful that none of these games will being at 10:30. I think this will be an entertaining series and in the end I believe that homecourt and another solid game 7 outing will be enough to shoot Mark Cuban into the NBA Finals.
Mavs in 7
Talk about the difference from one game to the next. After struggling to get past the Bulls the Heat limped into game one against the Nets and took the beating of the playoffs. The next day if you turned on the radio or watched tv everyone overreacted and said things along the lines of the Nets have too much quickness, Riley put this team together he's going to have to deal with the criticism of losing in round 2. Well chalk it up to not jumping to conclusions after the first inning. This series was similar to Randy Johnson outings of late, the Yanks jump out to a crushing lead look dominate and you think we have this, then next thing you know you are getting crushed in the next inning. Well the Nets died after game one.
Lebron vs. Pistons
The Pistons pulled off some serious sleep walking during the games in Cleveland and then Lebron couldnt pull out a miracle in game 7 when the Pistons decided to lock him down and no one in a Red Jersey could make a bucket. Lebron needs a sidekick that isn't a 7-foot balding white man with a afro beard.
Suns vs. Clippers
I went to sleep after the 1st quarter last night. I was glad when I woke up and found out that I didnt miss much, a 20 point win from the Suns. The Suns shot a ridiculous 15-27 from 3. Elton Brand was unstoppable all series including last night but it didn't matter. Can we please put to bed the Lebron and Kobe MVP talks? Nash is the MVP, in last nights game 7 Nash was 11-16 from the field including 4-5 from three and dished out 11 assists. Now that is point guard efficiency. With the weakest bench in the league, only a 7 man rotation, the Suns outlasted two teams in a 7 game series.
Mavericks vs. Spurs
This series was a showdown between two NBA stars playing at their best. Both Dirk and Timmy played out of their minds last night. One thing gets me with Duncan though, after every foul call he either starts yelping at the ref or gives one of those looks like he is about to cry, very annoying. The biggest moment of the game to me, other than the obvious Dirk 3 point play, was Keith Van Horn knocking down 2 clutch threes from the corner during the 3rd period when the Mavs absolutely could not stop the Spurs from scoring.
Conference Finals
Pistons vs. Heat
After both teams have shown signs of sleepwalking during games this playoffs, we now see if both teams can respond and show up for each game. The question of whether Shaq is done or not will be answered. The questions about the effectiveness of Pat Riley remolding the roster with past all stars along with his decision to retake the bench will also be answer. The keys of this series lie with whether the Pistons can get away without doubling Shaq, which I find highly doubtful. And then when he is doubled will Antoine or Posey or Jwill knock down open jumpers. In the end I'm going to go with the last hurrah for Shaq and the best player on the court Dwade. I just didn't like what I saw from the Pistons against a poor squad in Cleveland. The defense just doesn't appear to be there and I expect the Heat to jump on the Pistons tonight after Shaq's weeklong rest and get off to the right foot and take it from there.
Miami in 6
Mavs vs. Suns
A battle between the NBAs two white superstars, who knew. The Suns definately lucked out by drawing the Mavericks. The Mavs can match their running and gunning, but do not possess as good perimeter shooting as do the Suns. Had the Suns landed the Spurs they would have had zero answer for Tim Duncan and a bigger tougher team. Now drawing the Mavs they have a chance. They usually play the Mavericks tough. I fully expect this series to go the distance and am very very thankful that none of these games will being at 10:30. I think this will be an entertaining series and in the end I believe that homecourt and another solid game 7 outing will be enough to shoot Mark Cuban into the NBA Finals.
Mavs in 7
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