Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Wizards in 6

Cavs in 5

Celtics in 6

Sixers in 7

[King_B_Mack]

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A year ago, they were a team on the rise in the East and now you can trust them, even though they’re best player was out half of the year?

So we actin like they didn’t look shaky when he was there earlier in the year? They looked off when he was there, started winning as soon as he went down before slipping back into inconsistency and that’s plague them all year even once he got back. I think it’s a fair criticism


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[roadman]

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As far as the Bucks are concerned, they have more weapons than the Greek Freak. Middleton was close to an AS this year, Bledsoe can take over at any minute, and Parker is instant offense with little D. The bench is strengthened with Parker, the President returning and Delly returning.(great passer, great pick setter, hard nosed player) The end of the bench guys aren't counted on as much, hopefully, that means you Shabazz and Thon.

I picked the Celtics because Stevens is a better coach than the current J Kidd regime and the Bucks porous sieve swiss cheese defense.

Talent wise, at the moment, (without Haywood and Kryrie), the Bucks are the more talented team. If they don't defend the paint and the 3pt like they have all season, Celtics should come away with the series.

[ojandpizza]

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with little D

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[ProfessaPackMan]

Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread

So we actin like they didn’t look shaky when he was there earlier in the year? They looked off when he was there, started winning as soon as he went down before slipping back into inconsistency and that’s plague them all year even once he got back. I think it’s a fair criticism


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Don’t recall saying that at all.

It’d be one thing if he mentioned that, but he was talking specifically about playoff history as to why he doesn’t trust them.

One thing with this team is that they have an improved Oubre(especially off last year)Mike Scott’s looking like and playing like a steal in FA and even Mahimni looking like an actual reserve big. Plus Sato’s continual development and improvement over the course of the season.

Toronto does have the better bench, no arguments there. And they’ll even have the advantage at C, even though JV’s recent playoff history hasn’t been much better. But personnel wise, they match up with them better than any other team.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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[BleacherBum2310]

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Don’t recall saying that at all.

It’d be one thing if he mentioned that, but he was talking specifically about playoff history as to why he doesn’t trust them.

One thing with this team is that they have an improved Oubre(especially off last year)Mike Scott’s looking like and playing like a steal in FA and even Mahimni looking like an actual reserve big. Plus Sato’s continual development and improvement over the course of the season.

Toronto does have the better bench, no arguments there. And they’ll even have the advantage at C, even though JV’s recent playoff history hasn’t been much better. But personnel wise, they match up with them better than any other team.

nah i was comparing how they've looked this season vs Toronto's playoff history. both have been untrushworthy. that's all.

[phenom1990]

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Raptors in 6
Cavs in 6
76ers in 7
Bucks in 7

[The 24th Letter]

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It feels like no one outside of Cleveland have looked particularly impressive in the last 4 years as far as the east goes.....including those Boston and ATL teams that rose to the 1 seed...

Hopefully that changes this weekend..

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Will we see a new Raptors or will they continue to follow behind LOLowry

I see them still running some of their SNAP series sets.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Wiz need to keep sharing the ball and Gortat needs to stay out of foul trouble. Otherwise, good way to finish the half after the start.

Captain obvious I know.


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[SPTO]

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Pretty good first half though the Raps got out of things that were working for them in getting into the paint.They clearly are forcing the jumper when they're not quite comfortable at times with their shot. Gotta limit those turnovers and points too.

Lowry and DeRozan are looking pretty crummy offensively in terms of point production hopefully they can turn it around in the 2nd half. That being said...OG BAYBEE!!!!

Anywho, let's see how the 2nd half goes.

[ojandpizza]

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Toronto punching them in the mouth right now. Wizards offense developing very slowly. I feel like they need to have Wall play more aggressive, rather than waiting around the top of the key.


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[ProfessaPackMan]

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Getting too perimeter happy again and I know how that turns out when they keep doing it.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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KO with the tap on Ibaka.