NBA Playoffs - 2010 Discussion Thread (Semi-Finals)

[Leeskiowns]

Orlando is 12-0 going back to the regular season. They're playing too good right now. I don't see them losing another game until they face either Boston or Cleveland.

I honestly think being the defending champs of a league puts pressure on the opponent. Look at the Jazz. They keep getting so close to beating the Lakers, but when the 4th Quarter hits, they can't capitalize. The Lakers have finally gotten some play from their quiet Center in Andrew Bynum. Him along with Gasol and Odom have put in great work so far.

The Spurs are the team I'm rooting for, but they just can't find an answer to the pick-n-roll. The Suns don't want the Spurs or their fans to forget who the best 3-point shooting team was in the regular season....

[Leeskiowns]

I think it is safe to say the following Conference Finals will be the following:

Lakers and Suns

Cavaliers and Magic

Granted the Cavs are up 2-1 over the Celtics, who really beats Boston by about 30 points on their home floor? 'Nuff said.

[mike lopez]

Hold off the Cavs vs. Magic series, Boston decided to show up again, I see a 7 game series with Boston pulling it out.

[phantom2250]

Well the Suns swept the Spurs. Seems like the Magic are going to Sweep the Hawks and the Lakers are going to sweep the Jazz, although the last Lakers Jazz game was close.

Hopefully Rondo keeps playing well in the next few games so that the Celtics can win it. I'm hoping for a Lakers Celtics final.

[Leeskiowns]

Same situation as last time. I predict that Orlando will defeat the winner of the Cavs/Celtics match-up. Why? One word: Hard earned rest. Orlando first went through the first round untouched, got about a week or so rest, then went through Atlanta untouched. Defeating Atlanta by a combines 101 points in 4 games in embarrassing. Now they will rest AT LEAST until Monday when they play their next opponent. Both the Cavs and Celtics need to win 2 more games just to advance. They will be too tired to stand up, IMO.

The Lakers and Suns match-up will be fun to watch. Amare Stoudemire is arguably the best Power Forward in the Western Conference because he has a Point Guard who can find him through the pick-n-roll.

All in all, this is the first time I've seen so many 4-0 sweeps in the Conference Semi-Finals.... 3 teams right now are hungry....