Eastern Conference Playoffs - First Round Discussion Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

2011 Eastern Conference Playoff Schedule:

(1)Chicago Bulls
(8)Indiana Pacers
Game 1 – Sat April 16 at Chicago 1:00PM (ESPN)
Game 2 – Mon April 18 at Chicago 9:30PM (TNT)
Game 3 – Thu April 21 at Indiana TBD (NBA TV)
Game 4 – Sat April 23 at Indiana TBD (TNT)
Game 5 * Tue April 26 at Chicago TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28 at Indiana TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30 at Chicago TBD (TNT)

(4)Orlando Magic
(5)Atlanta Hawks
Game 1 – Sat April 16 at Orlando 7:00PM (ESPN)
Game 2 – Tue April 19 at Orlando 7:30PM (NBA TV)
Game 3 – Fri April 22 at Atlanta TBD (ESPN2)
Game 4 – Sun April 24 at Atlanta 7:00PM (TNT)
Game 5 * Tue April 26 at Orlando TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28 at Atlanta TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30 at Orlando TBD (TNT)

(3)Boston Celtics
(6)New York Knicks
Game 1 – Sun April 17 at Boston 7:00PM (TNT)
Game 2 – Tue April 19 at Boston 7:00PM (TNT)
Game 3 – Fri April 22 at New York TBD (ESPN)
Game 4 – Sun April 24 at New York 3:30PM (ABC)
Game 5 * Tue April 26 at Boston TBD
Game 6 * Fri April 29 at New York TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 1 at Boston TBD

(2)Miami Heat
(7)Philadelphia Sixers
Game 1 – Sat April 16 at Miami 3:30PM (ABC)
Game 2 – Mon April 18 at Miami 7:00PM (TNT)
Game 3 – Thu April 21 at Philadelphia TBD (TNT)
Game 4 – Sun April 24 at Philadelphia 1:00PM (ABC)
Game 5 * Wed April 27 at Miami TBD
Game 6 * Fri April 29 at Philadelphia TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 1 at Miami TBD


Playoff time is here.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I thought the 2 and 3 seeds were up im the air

edit: nm, good to go

[Dice]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I thought the 2 and 3 seeds were up im the air

Celtics lost tonight to the Wiz combined with the Heat win against the Hawks = Number 2 seed for Heat.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

Only one I really see as a possible upset is NYK over Boston but I don't even really see that happening, but when you have Melo and Amare on the same team, anything's possible.

[The 24th Letter]

Celtics lost tonight to the Wiz combined with the Heat win against the Hawks = Number 2 seed for Heat.

Yeah I saw that

I didnt realize the Celtics had lost lol

[Vast]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

If the Knicks lose 2 games and Philly wins. Couldn't Philly move past the Knicks into the 6th seed?

edit: I guess NY has the tiebreak over Philly. lol

[Altimus]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

Bulls over Pacers (4-0) (Wouldn't be surprised if Indy took a game though)
Magic over Hawks (4-0) (A repeat of last year is likely)
Celtics over Knicks (4-2)
Heat over 76ers (4-2)

[Vast]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

Bulls over Pacers (4-0) (Wouldn't be surprised if Indy took a game though)
Magic over Hawks (4-0) (A repeat of last year is likely)
Celtics over Knicks (4-2)
Heat over 76ers (4-2)

I'm praying the Knicks upset, but you are probably accurate.

[ZB9]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

If Denver played in the Eastern conference, they would have a shot at the ECFs

quite weak the Eastern conference is....the Bulls are playing the freaking Pacers in the first round for cripes sake. There are no easy series in the West

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

If Denver played in the Eastern conference, they would have a shot at the ECFs if they were healthy.

quite weak the Eastern conference is....the Bulls are playing the freaking Pacers in the first round for cripes sake. There are no easy series in the West

Fixed that for ya since they're suffering injuries at the worst possible time.

[BlueNGold]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I might have preferred Boston/Philly and Miami/NY instead, but I'm sooooo down for Boston/NY.

[randombrother]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I think NY takes it from Boston.

[BlueNGold]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I think NY takes it from Boston.

I think Boston takes it in 6-7, but it's gonna be a good *** series to watch. MSG is going to be nuts.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I'm not gonna act like Indy has a great chance, but I love what they've been doing since getting a new coach.

Psycho T has been doing his thing, and the team overall seems to be committed to the coach's vision. Even though they've had a bad losing streak... I like what I see out of them.

I just have a good feeling about them. Even if they get beat by Chicago, I think they will improve a lot going into next year. They have some good pieces in place and defined roles.

I wouldn't be surprised if Indy took Chicago to the brink.

Chicago v Indy: Chicago in 6 or 7 but I really like Indy. Hell I might as well just say Indy in an upset but we shall see.
Miami v Philly: Miami in 5 or 6
Orlando v ATL: Orlando in 6
Boston v NY: Boston in 6 or 7

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round Games Thread

I think Bos\NY might be the highlight of the first round....

The way Boston is rebounding...or not rebounding...it could be really close