2009 NBA Playoff Contest

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Originally Posted by muffler dragon

Don't get me wrong, I understand the behemoth of an athlete that Lebron is. However, if lv's being serious; then it's disregarding two major points:

1) The Lakers are the lone team to beat Cleveland in Cleveland. Thus, home court isn't as much of an issue in the Finals.
2) IMO, the Cavs don't have the supplemental players nor depth that the Lakers do. Particularly with Bynum back, this will pose an even greater problem for the Cavs.

I should mention: when it comes to Eastern Conference teams, I'm all about the Cavs. I just can't take them over my "first love".

Neither can I, which is why I'd take the Buckeyes football team over any of these guys (in a game of football, of course)

actually, for NBA teams, the Lakers were also "my team" back when I was a kid. Magic and Kareem... In the East, I liked the 76ers (Dr. J mostly), then later the Bulls (I loved watching Jordan play)

[muffler dragon]

Originally Posted by Buckeyeskickbuttocks

Neither can I, which is why I'd take the Buckeyes football team over any of these guys (in a game of football, of course)

actually, for NBA teams, the Lakers were also "my team" back when I was a kid. Magic and Kareem... In the East, I liked the 76ers (Dr. J mostly), then later the Bulls (I loved watching Jordan play)

My first memories of pro basketball are the finals when Magic stood in for Kareem to win it all. He pretty much had me at "hello".

Having Greg O in Portland has made me swing a little favor into the PNW as well though.

[Jake]

Round 1 - pick 8 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
BOS in 7
ORL in 7
ATL in 7
LAL in 5
DEN in 7
DAL in 6
POR in 7

Second round - pick 4 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
ORL in 6
LAL in 7
DEN in 5

Third round - pick 2 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
LAL in 5

Finals - pick Champion and # games:
CLE in 7

(I really think LAL will win in 6 but I hate them and so many here have picked them so I'm gambling on the Cavs...as crazy as that sounds)

[BuckeyeMafia]

Round 1 - pick 8 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 4
BOS in 6
ORL in 5
MIA in 6
LAL in 6
DEN in 7
DAL in 7
PORT in 6

Second round - pick 4 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
ORL in 5
LAL in 6
DEN in 4

Third round - pick 2 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 6
LAL in 4

Finals - pick Champion and # games:
CLE in 6

The desire to win the title is too much to pick against them. Go Cavs!

[THEWOOD]

Round 1 - pick 8 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
CHI in 6
ORL in 5
ATL in 7
LAL in 5
NewO in 7
SA in 5
PORT in 5

Second round - pick 4 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
ORL in 5
LAL in 7
SA in 6

Third round - pick 2 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 6
LAL in 6

Finals - pick Champion and # games:
CLE in 7

[crazybuckfan40]

Round 1 - pick 8 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
BOS in 5
ORL in 6
MIA in 7
LAL in 6
DEN in 7
SA in 6
PORT in 7

Second round - pick 4 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 6
BOS in 7
LAL in 7
SA in 7

Third round - pick 2 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 7
LAL in 6

Finals - pick Champion and # games:
CLE in 7

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by muffler dragon

Based upon what?

Based upon the fact that I was born and raised in Cleveland In addition, I think that Cleveland over the past month or so have increased their depth to match the Lakers. I also think that Lebron just won't let this championship get away from him.

Originally Posted by Buckeyeskickbuttocks

Neither can I, which is why I'd take the Buckeyes football team over any of these guys (in a game of football, of course)

actually, for NBA teams, the Lakers were also "my team" back when I was a kid. Magic and Kareem... In the East, I liked the 76ers (Dr. J mostly), then later the Bulls (I loved watching Jordan play)

Originally Posted by muffler dragon

My first memories of pro basketball are the finals when Magic stood in for Kareem to win it all. He pretty much had me at "hello".
.

You guys must be young pups The best ever matches were the Celtics with Bill Russell against the 76ers and Chamberlain. Those were awesome series and some of the most intensive basketball that I have ever witnessed.

[fanaticbuckeye]

Round 1 - pick 8 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 5
BOS in 6
ORL in 4
ATL in 6
LAL in 5
DEN in 7
SA in 6
PORT in 5

Second round - pick 4 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 4
ORL in 6
LAL in 6
SA in 6

Third round - pick 2 winners with # games predicted:
CLE in 6
LA in 5

Finals - pick Champion and # games:
CLE in 6

[muffler dragon]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

Based upon the fact that I was born and raised in Cleveland In addition, I think that Cleveland over the past month or so have increased their depth to match the Lakers. I also think that Lebron just won't let this championship get away from him.

Understood. I just have a feeling that Lebron will get his rings, but it's at least one more away. Kobe wants to bury that ape that's been on his back since Shaq won one in Miami. Once that's done, then it will be time for Lebron to carry on his mantle.

I must admit that while Ferry has assembled a good team, I still think they are 1-2 players away (and I focus primarily on the bigs). If Cleveland gets someone like a Bynum; then I would say they're IT for a while to come. Until that happens, I think they're susceptible.

Originally Posted by lil

You guys must be young pups The best ever matches were the Celtics with Bill Russell against the 76ers and Chamberlain. Those were awesome series and some of the most intensive basketball that I have ever witnessed.

Born in '74. I've been told that while the Russell/Chamberlain match-up was exceptional, the '72 Lakers were something to behold. I wouldn't know any more than word of mouth and second hand stories. I would have to say that the battles between Magic/Bird/Dr. J were outstanding.

[aurorabuckeye13]

Round 1 - pick 8 winners with # games predicted:
Cleveland in 5
Boston in 6
Orlando in 4
Atlanta in 6
LA in 5
Denver in 6
SA in 7
Portland in 6

Second round - pick 4 winners with # games predicted:
Cleveland in 6
Orlando in 7
LA in 6
Denver in 6

Third round - pick 2 winners with # games predicted:
Cleveland in 7
LA in 6

Finals - pick Champion and # games:
Cleveland in 7

[WoodyWorshiper]

ROUND 1

Cavs in 5
Bulls in 6
Orlando in 5
Miami in 6
Lakers in 4
Denver in 6
Spurs in 7
Portland in 6

ROUND 2

Cavs in 5
Bulls in 7
Lakers in 5
Denver in 7

Round 3

Cavs in 6
Lakers in 5

Finals

Cavs in 7

[dav713]

1st round
CAVS (5)
CHI (6)
ORL (5)
MIA (6)

LA (4)
DEN (5)
SA (6)
POR (5)

2nd round
CAVS (4)
ORL (6)

LA (5)
POR (6)

Conference Finals
CAVS (5)
LA (6)

NBA Finals
CAVS (6)

[BB73]

Here are the standings after Round 1. Nobody got all 8 winners correctly, the top-3 in the standings got 7 winners each.

Of the top-3, only Jake has Cleveland winning the Finals. The only player with that can score points in the 3rd round on a team besides the Lakers or the Cavs is Brutus1 (Houston).

I will post another update when the 2nd round is complete.

060 - Jake
058 - BB73
058 - gracelhink
054 - jlb1705
050 - Brutus1
048 - aurorabuckeye13
046 - fanaticbuckeye
046 - mufflerdragon
046 - BuckeyeMafia
044 - OregonBuckeye
042 - LitlBuck
042 - Piney
038 - BuckyKatt
038 - cbf40
036 - TheWood
034 - dav713
032 - WoodyWorshiper

[fanaticbuckeye]

Originally Posted by BB73

Here are the standings after Round 1. Nobody got all 8 winners correctly, the top-3 in the standings got 7 winners each.

Of the top-3, only Jake has Cleveland winning the Finals. The only player with that can score points in the 3rd round on a team besides the Lakers or the Cavs is Brutus1 (Houston).

I will post another update when the 2nd round is complete.

060 - Jake
058 - BB73
058 - gracelhink
054 - jlb1705
050 - Brutus1
048 - aurorabuckeye13
046 - fanaticbuckeye
046 - mufflerdragon
046 - BuckeyeMafia
044 - OregonBuckeye
042 - LitlBuck
042 - Piney
038 - BuckyKatt
038 - cbf40
036 - TheWood
034 - dav713
032 - WoodyWorshiper

Woohoo, I'm not in last!! Good work BB!

[jlb1705]

I put the Spurs in the Finals?!