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Ghazi
04-15-2014, 12:37 AM
I'd say stranger teams have happened and worse teams have made the Finals... and the Pacers/Heat are full of flaws :)

Wouldn't bet my $ on it though.. but well coached, athletic, shooters, top 10 offensive and defensive efficiency... this team is more of a sleeper than Chicago or the Nets.

the Nets 4-0 record is due to 1 OT win and 3 1 point wins.. it is absolutely irrelevant. they would lose to Miami in 5.
CitizenDwayne
04-15-2014, 12:41 AM
Hm...it's a possibility...don't really think they're thaaaat much worse than the current Pacers
sook
04-15-2014, 12:44 AM
Pacers blow their load, Nets try to not implode. Thats been the case for the latter half of the season.

Just don't really see either deviating from course..
Ghazi
04-15-2014, 12:44 AM
ultimately would have to doubt the Heat losing to this team, but it would be a fun entertaining series IMO.

but the Pacers with how offensively challenged they are definitely could.
HarlemHeat37
04-15-2014, 12:46 AM
- They are absolutely awful in close games, due to a lack of a true #1 and poor coaching(vanilla play calling)..one of the worst "good" teams I've ever seen in close games, tbh, which has been a constant for the Raptors for a while

- Valanciunas is awful defensively and Amir Johnson is banged up

- Inexperience

- They match up terribly against the Heat, Miami has completely owned them this year, despite the Heat's regular season inconsistency
Johnsyounger
04-15-2014, 12:46 AM
Can the Rators play D?
Robz4000
04-15-2014, 12:55 AM
I'd say Washington has a better chance tbh, strictly because they match up better with the Heat. Doesn't matter anyway, only team with a shot at dethroning the Heat in the East is still the Pacers.
Rogue
04-15-2014, 04:30 AM
Nets have the best record in the east since 2014 we have every reason to believe they can make a difference imho, which means them beating Miami or Pacers wouldn't be considered an upset. They're the best team in the east at this moment and they're supposed to win the conference.
Thread
04-15-2014, 05:51 AM
Ain't the Suns--I know that.

tee, hee.
resistanze
04-16-2014, 09:07 PM
:lol Nets tanked to face Toronto
Sybok
04-16-2014, 10:01 PM
Ain't the Suns--I know that.

tee, hee.

Nor the Lakers.
ambchang
04-17-2014, 09:25 AM
The Raptors will have trouble getting out the 1st round, and about a 0% chance of going past the 2nd vs. the Heat.