PenBlade
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| 16 Dec 2013 03:36 PM |
I'm saying OKC vs. Indiana, 7 game series.
I know Portland and San Antonio have been great this year, but I think Portland is still a bit too young to make the Finals. They might next year though. And San Antonio has never made back to back Finals appearances, I don't think they'll start now.
As for Miami, they have a huge problem when it comes to playing Indiana, and it can't be taught. Size. The Pacers are quite possibly the biggest team in basketball right now. That mainly comes from Roy Hibbert, David West, Luis Scola, and Ian Mahinmi. Miami simply does not have guys who are big or strong enough to stop them.
The other problem Miami has against Indiana is the Pacers' smothering defense. Everyone on the Pacers team can defend their position and others. Also, Miami is going to go to LeBron and D-Wade on offense most of the time. LeBron is being guarded by either Paul George or David West. D-Wade is being guarded by either Paul George or Lance Stephenson. That creates issues for the Heat.
What are your predictions? |
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PenBlade
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zc23
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:19 PM |
It's pretty early yet, however I think even though yes the Trail Blazers are a fairly young team I think they may have what it takes to make into the finals, for who they go through for the Conference Championship? Most likely the Thunder and for sure it'll be the best 7 games in a long time.
As for the Heat, they'll probably face a tough Pacers crowd like you said and the Pacers will most likely walk out the winners to face off against Portland.
I'm going with Portland over Indiana come the Finals in June in an exciting 7 game series.
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:21 PM |
The West will come down to Houston, San Antonio, Golden State, and Portland, with the Clippers in the mix, but I think the 4 teams I listed prior to LAC have a better shot, a much better shot at the west.
The East is trash, Indiana or Miami will take it for sure |
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zc23
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:23 PM |
If the Nuggets can continue some solid play I think they'll be in the mix as well Sir.
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PenBlade
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:32 PM |
Denver has a chance, but they'll need everyone to step up if they want to go deep. I can't see them beating San Antonio, OKC, or Portland in a series. Same thing with Clippers.
I think it'll be OKC vs. Portland in the WCF. While Portland definitely have a good chance, I think OKC would win that one.
As for the East, the only teams that have a real title shot (as of right now) are my hometown Pacers and the Heat. \
I know I have a Pacers bias, but I really think this is Indiana's year. Just think, we're at the top of the league, and Danny Granger hasn't even come back yet. He'll be a great addition as the 6th Man coming off the bench. |
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:34 PM |
West Finals OKC 6 games over Houston East Finals Heat 5 games over Pacers |
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zc23
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:35 PM |
You don't think Portland will make to the WCF Extem?
Also PenBlade, are you AlonzoMourning?
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PenBlade
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:38 PM |
Yup, for some reason I can no longer log in to Alonzo, so here I am. Lol.
@Extem, Houston's another team I passed over. They certainly have a shot, but I think it may take them another year or two to really reach their full potential. |
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:39 PM |
No Zc, I don't even think Portland is that good.
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zc23
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:39 PM |
Oh I see, didn't realize who you were.
Remember us talking about the Pacers and Blazers?
That was a good game, love to see them in the Finals.
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zc23
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:40 PM |
I don't know Extem, maybe just beginning of the season luck? I mean they've had some easy games but some hard ones also, I think if one player leads the Blazers it's Aldridge.
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PenBlade
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:40 PM |
Yup, that would be an exciting Finals.
Speaking of exciting games, Indiana matches up against the Heat in South Beach tomorrow. |
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:41 PM |
not OKC sir?
"HIT ME!" -Jason Kidd |
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zc23
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:42 PM |
Is that tomorrow, I guess they're both playing back-to-back to start the week, Pacers playing Pistons and Heat playing the Jazz.
The Heat are my second favourite team, it should be a good match-up.
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PenBlade
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:45 PM |
I'll say it for him. OKC has no bench. They have a couple mediocre-to-okay players, but the whole team is KD, Westbrook, and Serge.
@zc, yup, I really hope we DESTROY the Pistons tonight. I hate all Detroit teams lol. |
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:48 PM |
| Yeah your bench that's just Nick Collison and an old Derek Fisher ok buddy |
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:49 PM |
| hey remember when prince blocked miller hahahahahahahahhaha |
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PenBlade
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| 16 Dec 2013 05:49 PM |
"this idiot dont even watch nba"
By this idiot do you mean me? |
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