Eastern Conference Playoffs - Second Round Discussion Thread

[The 24th Letter]

They are still a work in progress. Why aren't they a work in progress? The only teams that aren't in progress are Boston and LA. Chicago, Miami and OKC [although their team is complete they just need more seasons together] are still works in progress. A title for them this year would be an accomplishment ahead of schedule

QFT.

Its not an excuse or anything but its the simple truth....

[Eton Rifles]

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So how come Bulls-Hawks are going every other day up until Game 7* but yet Heat-Celtics get a 3 day break between Game 2 and 3? Please don't use that Travel BS Excuse either.

Anyway, my picks:

Bulls in 7
Celtics in 6

Bruins have home games Wednesday and Friday I think has something to do with it.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Oh man I am AMPED right now. Being in Boston is a blessing.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Oh goodness, they're coming already.

Guess I should've known that was gonna be the case SMH.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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If the Celtics cruised to the championship (while going through two seven game series') in '08, then Miami cannot play the "WIP" card.

The better team will win. Simple as that.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Exactly.

F all that "Work in Progress" BS because they lost the right to play that card when they had their little Concert back in July.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Pack I see you in blue. Keepin the retro avy tho

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Gotta show love for the Champs man

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Spice it up:

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[ex carrabba fan]

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Exactly.

F all that "Work in Progress" BS because they lost the right to play that card when they had their little Concert back in July.

So they were supposed to win this year?

Title teams take time. You don't just put a team together in the microwave and instantly win a title unless you're the 2008 Celtics and have 3 HOFers just exiting their primes.

So I don't get why your expectations are that high for Miami.

They can still win multiple titles in the very near future once their roster fills out.

Tell me how they're not a work in progress?

[ProfessaPackMan]

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3 HOFers

Are these not the 3 HOFers that we crowned these guys to be before last year?

In all seriousness though, I said last summer them dudes had no excuses(mainly Lebron)and I didn't plan on changing that either. They wanna plan this whole thing out in advance, so they obviously themselves didn't think it would be a work in progress, so why should I?

So I don't get why your expectations are that high for Miami.

So what should they be? To expect these ****** to get to the 2nd round and call it a successful season? Now if they get to the Finals and go 7 games and lose, then I could understand somewhat. Anything short then nah I'm good.


Now on the flip side, I ask you this: You say the Bulls should forfeit their salaries if they lose this series? How come they don't get the same privilage Miami gets this year if they lose? I mean are they not considered a "Work In Progress" either when they're a completely different team from a year ago as well?

[ex carrabba fan]

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Are these not the 3 HOFers that we crowned these guys to be before last year?

In all seriousness though, I said last summer them dudes had no excuses(mainly Lebron)and I didn't plan on changing that either. They wanna plan this whole thing out in advance, so they obviously themselves didn't think it would be a work in progress, so why should I?
Bro like I said, they still have plenty of time to get multiple rings. Give them at least one season before they instantly dethrone a two time champ and also Boston

So what should they be? To expect these ****** to get to the 2nd round and call it a successful season?


Now on the flip side, I ask you this: You say the Bulls should forfeit their salaries if they lose this series? How come they don't get the same privilage Miami gets this year if they lose? I mean are they not considered a "Work In Progress" either when they're a completely different team from a year ago as well?

All I'm saying is are you expecting them to instantly get a title? That would be beyond foolish if you would put any logic into it.

Chiacgo vs a ****ty Atlanta team? You gotta be kidding me with that question Pack

There is a difference between Atlanta and Boston. A slight one at least

[ex carrabba fan]

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And just to be clear, if Miami/LA/OKC/Chicago/Boston lost to Atlanta in a series then yes they would all need to forfeit their salaries. Not just Chicago.

I would include SA in that but they've already been exposed as frauds.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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All I'm saying is are you expecting them to instantly get a title?

Yup. Again, my comment was more towards Lebron then the team itself because all we've ever heard was, "Oh if he had more help, he could get a ring". Ok, now you're playing another Top 3 NBA Player and Top 10 NBA Player, so that should be enough to at least end the excuses for him.

That would be beyond foolish if you would put any logic into it.

No it wouldn't.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Yup. Again, my comment was more towards Lebron then the team itself because all we've ever heard was, "Oh if he had more help, he could get a ring". Ok, now you're playing another Top 3 NBA Player and Top 10 NBA Player, so that should be enough to at least end the excuses for him.


No it wouldn't.

Have you seen their centers? Have you seen their bench? Have you noticed that two of their best rotational players have been out with injuries? Three guys alone isn't going to get you a title instantly. Even that 2008 microwave Boston team had a damn good bench and got lucky not to suffer any injuries. That team was historical in many senses, the league hasn't seen that happen too often.

Your agenda with the whole "LeBron has excuses 24/7" is clouding simple logic.

Bottom line is LeBron will have no excuses in the very near future [like next year]. However it's logical to give him at least one freakin season to not get a title with a brand new team made out of scratch.