Eastern Conference Playoffs - First Round Discussion Thread

[phenom1990]

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Well that trade with the Suns and Wizards looks like a complete failure right now. They went from a team that swept the Hawks by close to 25 every game to a team that looked worse than a Hawks team, that is basically the same this year. God, I really didn't want to watch the Hawks in the 2nd round.

[Weeks]

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My bulls need not worry about Dwight or JR. Ill take Smith and Crawford for the road to the conference finals.

Bulls 4-0.

Yeah buddy

[SidVish]

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Got the matchup every Bulls' fan wanted wanted.

Fixed.

Orlando picking up Arenas was a colossal mistake.

What happens now in Orlando? Do heads roll and if so who?

[ScoobySnax]

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I don't think he is a Batman right now; 1A or 1B. Especially considering his scoring numbers are on the decline the last two years. He is scoring less, taking less shots and attacking the rim less which is also translating to his FT attempts per game. His FG% is also a career low this season. I like Granger, I've liked him for a while but this decline makes me wonder. At 28 years old I thought he would take the next step this year but he kind of fell of in a way.

Personally, right now I would take Gay over Granger and Gay right now isn't a 1A or 1B Batman either.

Granger is 28? Damn, time flies.

[NDHOU24]

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The Hawks are a better team than the Pacers, yet most people think it'll be a 4 game sweep. I think the Hawks will break the franchise playoff ceiling and beat the Bulls in 6 games, especially now that Woodson's not the coach

[Vast]

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Well that trade with the Suns and Wizards looks like a complete failure right now. They went from a team that swept the Hawks by close to 25 every game to a team that looked worse than a Hawks team, that is basically the same this year. God, I really didn't want to watch the Hawks in the 2nd round.

That Orlando GM needs to be fired. And what the hell happened to Gilbert Arenas??

[theultimatewi]

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The Hawks are a better team than the Pacers, yet most people think it'll be a 4 game sweep. I think the Hawks will break the franchise playoff ceiling and beat the Bulls in 6 games, especially now that Woodson's not the coach

Won't go that far, but, I do think Atlanta is better than they're being given credit for.

[Rawdeal28]

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Fixed.

Orlando picking up Arenas was a colossal mistake.

What happens now in Orlando? Do heads roll and if so who?

at least Gilbert showed a little something this series.

Hedo has been straight garbage this series. why stan had him in the game late in the game of every game befuddles me. he pretty much missed every 3 he took late in the 4th quarter of every game and was a liability on defense.

and i like hedo but honestly he was **** on the street. he just sat there and stanked!

i say cut Hedo. they still need a backup big and they need a wing defender and someone who can create his own shot. i think Reddick is a free agent. i wouldnt resign him.

[Subversion]

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Fixed.

Orlando picking up Arenas was a colossal mistake.

What happens now in Orlando? Do heads roll and if so who?

Eh, you know the Hawks did BEAT the Magic right, so technically we'd rather have the weaker team. With Boozer in the lineup bulls are 2-0 against the magic. The magic have no defense nor any menacing offensive game plan. So I believe the Magic would be an easier win.

However, given the lackluster round 1 by the Bulls, Im afraid they wont do well matching up against so many good shooters on Orlando's side.


As far as in the off-season, Dwight Howard will be traded to the Miami Heat as to become the most inflated franchise in history, and he'll ride the LeBron bus all the way down there.

[Weeks]

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Fixed.

Orlando picking up Arenas was a colossal mistake.

What happens now in Orlando? Do heads roll and if so who?

Prediction: David Kahn will be stupid enough to trade their first round pick for Gilbert, thinking that Gil will be able to mentor Rubio (Who in the long run will sign with Minny under the condition that he is traded to NYK). This frees up CAP space for ORL to go after CP3. With Minnesota in a hole so deep they can't see the top, they waste every pick in the next three drafts on PGs who suck, all while Orlando is the juggernaut of the east for the next decade.

But really, their screwed. They better hope their is a GM stupid enough to take Gilbert off their hands so they can try to build around howard.

[ScoobySnax]

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Who's contract would have been easier to move? Rashard's or Gil's? Personally, I would have kept Rashard and try to move him next year. They are both grossly overpaid, but Lewis is the "better" investment given the circumstances.

Orlando needs to make a play for another quality big to start alongside D12. I think Jameer is a championship caliber PG and should stick around. Moving Hedo's contract will prove to be tough as well. Matter of fact, just fire Otis Smith while we're at it...

[Weeks]

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Who's contract would have been easier to move? Rashard's or Gil's? Personally, I would have kept Rashard and try to move him next year. They are both grossly overpaid, but Lewis is the "better" investment given the circumstances.

Orlando needs to make a play for another quality big to start alongside D12. I think Jameer is a championship caliber PG and should stick around. Moving Hedo's contract will prove to be tough as well. Matter of fact, just fire Otis Smith while we're at it...

It will be hard trading those w/o giving up Jameer also.

[BlueNGold]

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The Hawks are a better team than the Pacers, yet most people think it'll be a 4 game sweep. I think the Hawks will break the franchise playoff ceiling and beat the Bulls in 6 games, especially now that Woodson's not the coach

They might be more talented but the Pacers have way more heart/toughness than the Hawks.

I can almost guarantee at least one Hawks no-show in this series.

[NDHOU24]

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Why is Stan Van Gundy getting off scot free for the Magic's recent disappointment since getting to the Finals

Last year they lost to the same team they beat on their way to the NBA Finals with homecourt and a chance to get back to the Finals

This year they lost to the same team they beat last year.

[BlueNGold]

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Why is Stan Van Gundy getting off scot free for the Magic's recent disappointment since getting to the Finals

Because their team isn't good enough to be contending for anything?