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One has to only look at the Conference Finals for proof. I mean, 4-1 in each conference. Seriously? In the entire 2011 playoffs only one series went 7 games (OKC/Memphis). Thankfully we only had two sweeps.
Sure, we had some compe ive & entertaining games. But I imagine the NBA isn't too happy with the lack of extended series this postseason. I'm not a happy fan.
I guess the Spurs getting knocked out in round 1 didn't help.
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Game 4 of POR/DAL, game 4 of MEM/OKC(well the whole series but especially game 4), games 4 and 5 of BOS/MIA, games 4 and 5 of MIA/CHI, games 4 and 5 of DAL/OKC were all incredibly fun to watch.
I thought the Lakers/Mavs series would be much better (IE closer), that's really all I think was disappointing about these play-offs thus far.
4-1 doesnt mean it was not compe ive
In the West, the Mavs had to make 2 big comebacks
In the East, there were 2 very close games that went down to the wire
So those series were more compe ive than they looked, it's not as if all games were blowouts
anything that means less money for head Stern is good enough for me.
You weren't disappointed with the Conference Finals results? 4-1, 4-1.
The comebacks by the Mavs and Heat were fun to watch. I did say there were some entertaining games. But I ultimately feel let down by this postseason. I thought more matchups would go 6, 7 games.
I expected the Mavs to beat OKC in 5
In the East, I did pick Miami but not in 5; but again, if Rose made his shots late in games 4 and/or 5, the series wouldnt be over by now
However, the Mavs sweep of the Lakers....I didnt see THAT coming
Disappointed isn't the right word imho. More like underwhelmed.
The games were fun to watch but it felt like the momentum in each series carried the team who had it in a way that the other team just couldn't keep up.
I think much of that has to do with two of the best teams, Chicago and OKC, being fairly young and inexperienced, and needing that emotional high/drive to really play their best.
This is true.
I guess the positive side of these playoffs is that newer, younger teams are making their presence known. No Lakers, No Celtics, No Spurs in the Conference Finals.
Yeah, that's been my observation as well, DunParGin. This playoff has been a changing of the guard.
The Mavs are the most experienced team together but their philosophy and lineup since 08 (the year of LA's resurgence, Spurs/Lakers and Celtics in conference finals, etc) has been hugely altered.
I also expected a few more epic series the way the regular season played out. And really the best round was the first. But all of a sudden some of the teams got old right in front of us, i.e Lakers, Spurs and Celtics. I expect the Lakers to be relevant again, but this is the end of the line for the other two.
Chicago and OKC turned out to be not so ready. NY needs to fill up the rest of the roster. In many ways Miami really has no big rivals right now around the league. An other team needs to rise quickly or this will a very dull 5-6 years.
I've actually enjoyed this year's playoffs quite a bit.
Seeing the new teams rise was great. But I'm looking at the overall picture. Matchups that were supposed to go to 6, 7 games went to 4 or 5. Most teams downs 3-1 couldn't win that must win. I miss the thrill of a Game 7.
I'd like to have the Lakers still there, but, after three straight years of obsessing/ruminating constantly each April-June, the old lady was at her wit's end with it. All breaking loose in the living room on good or bad events brought her out of the bedroom on several occasions during that three year span. I was run off from the house twice, and had to watch it at Best Buy with all the Lakers hater pretending I was one of 'em so they would'nt beat me up.
It's nice watching without a tangible stake, I must admit.
Lame playoffs but the Finals should more than make up for it imo
Donīt feel that way...
I love these playoffs..
sure you do !I love these playoffs
in 6 dallas will finish it
Spurs suck son and are officially irrelevant,,,won't win crap for next 5-10 years...sorry
sucks for you... since you quit on the Mavs for the Spurs in JanuarySpurs suck son and are officially irrelevant,,,won't win crap for next 5-10 years...sorry
One of the best playoffs I recall in the past 10 years actually. It's great to see first time teams get some air time. OKC don't even have real uniforms yet (I once thought their uniforms were makeshift, until they could get real ones made) and they get to the WCF. What other team made a move and did that well that fast?
Then you have Memphis, what a shot in the arm for them to get that monkey off their backs. They looked really good, poised and held on pretty well considering.
The old guard were ousted early, fresh faces (somewhat) have entered the fray and now we get to put to rest ring talk for at least one of the two greatest players in the game.
I never watch the Eastern Conference until the Conference Finals. The teams are just too lopsided.
You sucked their nuts dry already this year with your nuzzling at their loin.Spurs suck son and are officially irrelevant,,,won't win crap for next 5-10 years...sorry
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