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  • DC
    Hall Of Fame
    • Oct 2002
    • 17996

    #31
    Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

    Am I the only one that doesn't believe the Lakers are a LOCK to win the West like most people want to believe?
    Concrete evidence/videos please

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    • Gizmo
      YNWA
      • Jul 2002
      • 3886

      #32
      Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

      Originally posted by DCAllAmerican
      Am I the only one that doesn't believe the Lakers are a LOCK to win the West like most people want to believe?
      Probably just you. LOL They're pretty much a lock with the way they've dominated. Anything less then a Finals appearance would be a complete failure for the season. The only teams that could give them trouble are Portland (they haven't beat them away) and New Orleans (they lost both home games to them).

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      • ex carrabba fan
        I'll thank him for you
        • Oct 2004
        • 32744

        #33
        Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

        Originally posted by DCAllAmerican
        Am I the only one that doesn't believe the Lakers are a LOCK to win the West like most people want to believe?
        Most people are ignorant though.

        Most people think they have far and away the best team up and down. Most people see 60 wins and think OMG.

        Fact is when AB went down the Lakers looked miserable. Especially after they beat BOS and CLE on the road. Since those huge wins L.A. has looked lethargic to say the least, the bench mob is pathetic. Their bench is not what people make them out to be I've been saying this for a month.

        Jordan Farmar HAS BEEN REPLACED BY SHANNON F'N BROWN

        Sasha got paid so he let his game go on that decline

        Kobe looks tired and old same with Fisher

        They are not a lock to win ish especially since they don't play defense.

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        • ProfessaPackMan
          Bamma
          • Mar 2008
          • 63852

          #34
          Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

          I hope the playoff teams continue with the white outs and black outs, etc this year.
          #RespectTheCulture

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          • Gizmo
            YNWA
            • Jul 2002
            • 3886

            #35
            Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

            Originally posted by ex carrabba fan
            Most people are ignorant though.

            Most people think they have far and away the best team up and down. Most people see 60 wins and think OMG.

            Fact is when AB went down the Lakers looked miserable. Especially after they beat BOS and CLE on the road. Since those huge wins L.A. has looked lethargic to say the least, the bench mob is pathetic. Their bench is not what people make them out to be I've been saying this for a month.

            Jordan Farmar HAS BEEN REPLACED BY SHANNON F'N BROWN

            Sasha got paid so he let his game go on that decline

            Kobe looks tired and old same with Fisher

            They are not a lock to win ish especially since they don't play defense.
            To add on to that, the bench has been horrendous for the most of the season. The fact that Shannon is getting Jordan's mintues is embarassing. He's suppose to be our next PG and for Shannon to get his mintues is something I don't want see. It's like having Smush on the team again.

            Kobe and Fish are getting old, but come playoff time, those two can flip the switch and take care of business. Not too worried about that.

            Defense will always be a problem with this. I mean, even in the Kobe/Shaq days, their defense wasn't always good. And now, I still think they're too soft. Bynum can give them some toughness, but he won't, especially coming back from injury.

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            • ZB9
              Hall Of Fame
              • Nov 2004
              • 18387

              #36
              Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

              As long as the Mavs dont get #8 and have to play the Lakers, I dont care what seed they get, 7 or 6

              It's a REALLY good thing they wont have to play the Hornets in the first round either. The mavs have more problems with NO than any team in the league. Dallas will have their work cut out and will be underdogs against anyone obviously, but their two worst matchups would be Lakers and Hornets. The Mavs best matchups would be San Antonio, Portland, or Houston
              Last edited by ZB9; 04-12-2009, 05:26 PM.

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              • ProfessaPackMan
                Bamma
                • Mar 2008
                • 63852

                #37
                Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                Heat locked up the 5 seed last night and will get the Hawks in the 1st Round.
                #RespectTheCulture

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                • boomhauertjs
                  All Star
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 5373

                  #38
                  Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                  Just bought tickets to Game 2 of the Cavs' first round series.

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                  • DC
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Oct 2002
                    • 17996

                    #39
                    Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                    Originally posted by boomhauertjs
                    Just bought tickets to Game 2 of the Cavs' first round series.
                    HOw much?
                    Concrete evidence/videos please

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                    • boomhauertjs
                      All Star
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 5373

                      #40
                      Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                      Originally posted by DCAllAmerican
                      HOw much?
                      $35 a piece for nosebleeds.

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                      • 23
                        yellow
                        • Sep 2002
                        • 66469

                        #41
                        Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                        Wow man, in LA those tickets would be $3500

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                        • Altimus
                          Chelsea, Assemble!
                          • Nov 2004
                          • 27283

                          #42
                          Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                          Huge game for seeding tonight between Chicago and Detroit.

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                          • Salhus
                            He can talk the talk
                            • Jan 2006
                            • 1799

                            #43
                            Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                            Originally posted by ex carrabba fan
                            Most people are ignorant though.

                            Most people think they have far and away the best team up and down. Most people see 60 wins and think OMG.

                            Fact is when AB went down the Lakers looked miserable. Especially after they beat BOS and CLE on the road. Since those huge wins L.A. has looked lethargic to say the least, the bench mob is pathetic. Their bench is not what people make them out to be I've been saying this for a month.

                            Jordan Farmar HAS BEEN REPLACED BY SHANNON F'N BROWN

                            Sasha got paid so he let his game go on that decline

                            Kobe looks tired and old same with Fisher

                            They are not a lock to win ish especially since they don't play defense.
                            I'd still say they are practically a lock.

                            Simply because of last year

                            This years Lakers are a better team then last years Lakers. Andrew Bynum, Ariza, better D.

                            This years teams from the West are less talented then last years West teams.

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                            • Tmacattack
                              Pro
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 872

                              #44
                              Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                              Originally posted by salhus47
                              I'd still say they are practically a lock.

                              Simply because of last year

                              This years Lakers are a better team then last years Lakers. Andrew Bynum, Ariza, better D.

                              This years teams from the West are less talented then last years West teams.
                              Agreed. When the Lakers have lost, I think it was more underestimating the competition/not trying their best (similar to Cleveland losing to the 60 loss Wizards TWICE this year). When the playoffs come they're going to be in "kill" mode. I don't think I see any West team giving them too much trouble.

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                              • ProfessaPackMan
                                Bamma
                                • Mar 2008
                                • 63852

                                #45
                                Re: Official 2008-09 NBA Playoffs Thread

                                Current Western Conference Matchups as of right now:

                                1. LA Lakers
                                8. Utah

                                4. Houston
                                5. Portland

                                3. San Antonio
                                6. New Orleans

                                2. Denver
                                7. Dallas
                                #RespectTheCulture

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