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  1. 05-04-2008 #26
    ElNono
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    I'm John Hollinger and I'm now switching my pick to the Cavs. The reason? More data. If after 3 or so games my new data points to the Celtics, I reserve to jump the fence again.
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  2. 05-04-2008 #27
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    If the Cavaliers can split the first two in Boston they can take this series. But they've got to do it in six or less. I don't like their chances in a Game 7 in Boston. It all depends on which and how many of Cleveland's shooters show up. If Boobie and Wally are knocking them down, the Cavaliers are going to be a load. The looks will be there- maybe not like they were against Washington, but they'll be there.

    Either way Boston is exposed, and someone- Cleveland, Detroit, or whoever comes out of the West- will beat them. It's only a matter of time.
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  3. 05-04-2008 #28
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    Cavs in 5... 6 tops
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  4. 05-04-2008 #29
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    All things being equal the Celtics should win this series. They may have underestimated the Hawks but I bet they don't make the same mistake with the Cavs. The King is not enough to beat the PGA tour. Celtics in 6.
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  5. 05-04-2008 #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoeTait75
    If the Cavaliers can split the first two in Boston they can take this series. But they've got to do it in six or less. I don't like their chances in a Game 7 in Boston. It all depends on which and how many of Cleveland's shooters show up. If Boobie and Wally are knocking them down, the Cavaliers are going to be a load. The looks will be there- maybe not like they were against Washington, but they'll be there.

    Either way Boston is exposed, and someone- Cleveland, Detroit, or whoever comes out of the West- will beat them. It's only a matter of time.


    So by your logic Orlando should beat the Pistons. Were the Pistons not exposed by Philly? Every series is different. For all you know the Cavs will be rusty for Game 1 and be blown out. Don't kidd yourself while the Cavs will be a tough out mainly because of the LeBrons the Celtics will still be heavily favored to win the series.
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  6. 05-04-2008 #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Armando
    So by your logic Orlando should beat the Pistons. Were the Pistons not exposed by Philly? Every series is different. For all you know the Cavs will be rusty for Game 1 and be blown out. Don't kidd yourself while the Cavs will be a tough out mainly because of the LeBrons the Celtics will still be heavily favored to win the series.
    Pistons won two on the road and three straight to beat philly in six how is that the same?
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  7. 05-04-2008 #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Armando
    So by your logic Orlando should beat the Pistons. Were the Pistons not exposed by Philly? Every series is different. For all you know the Cavs will be rusty for Game 1 and be blown out. Don't kidd yourself while the Cavs will be a tough out mainly because of the LeBrons the Celtics will still be heavily favored to win the series.
    Sure they will. They deserve to be. But they didn't handle business in even close to as authoritative manner as Detroit did.

    I'm confident that when LeBron is getting touches in different spots on the floor, when the shooters are hitting, and when the defensive principles are strong- and they are- the Cavaliers can beat just about anyone. And that includes Boston. If they don't they don't. AFAIC they're playing with house money anyway.
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  8. 05-04-2008 #33
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    Celtics got a huge wake up call. They will coast to the finals and win the championship.
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  9. 05-04-2008 #34
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    Go Cavs!
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  10. 05-04-2008 #35
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    I hear KG's working with a drama coach, practicing new ways to look intense.

    It's gonna be hard for any team to beat the Celtics at home. But it's gonna happen, and when it does the Celtics will crumble.

    Garnett, Pierce, Allen - they're not known for overcoming adversity. The Hawks series was case in point.

    If the Cavs can manage to steal the first game, that'd be brilliant.
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  11. 05-04-2008 #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by Capt Bringdown
    I hear KG's working with a drama coach, practicing new ways to look intense.

    It's gonna be hard for any team to beat the Celtics at home. But it's gonna happen, and when it does the Celtics will crumble.

    Garnett, Pierce, Allen - they're not known for overcoming adversity. The Hawks series was case in point.

    If the Cavs can manage to steal the first game, that'd be brilliant.
    Gibson is going to have a career high 11 3's in game 1, LeBron is gonna drop 40 because no one on the Celtics can guard him.

    Penetration is the reason Hawks won the 3 games. Sadly, Hawks are morons and decide to be jump shooters game 7. LJ's game is centered around getting inside. He's going to have a field day. Game high, 60 FTA for James.
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  12. 05-04-2008 #37
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    Ugh! I can't stand either one
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    If I have to pick 1 though I guess it would be Celts-they at least have a couple of ex-Kings and i want to see lehype lose.
    Go Pistons
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  13. 05-04-2008 #38
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    I just looked at the recap of the last time Boston and Cleveland played in Feburary. It was a couple days after the big trade, and was the only meeting the Cavs had with Boston w/ the new guys. The Cavs were on road to road back-to-back Milwaukee to Boston, and lost 87-93. Daniel Gibson did not play.

    So I say they have more than a chance to take this series
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  14. 05-04-2008 #39
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deuces88
    Penetration is the reason Hawks won the 3 games. Sadly, Hawks are morons and decide to be jump shooters game 7.
    Bingo!

    The Hawks exposed this Celtics weakness -sadly, they resorted to a jump shooting offense in game 7, as you astutely pointed out.

    Attack, attack, attack the rim and run. That's how you beat the Celtics.
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  15. 05-05-2008 #40
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    Should be exciting
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  16. 05-05-2008 #41
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    Celtics in 5.
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  17. 05-05-2008 #42
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    No one in weak piece of east is even winning it all. They will be the victims of either the Spurs or Lakers.
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  18. 05-05-2008 #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tradition
    No one in weak piece of east is even winning it all. They will be the victims of either the Spurs or Lakers.
    i still don't see why people think the top teams in the west are so much better than those in the east..

    i actually agree with mark jackson there are no great teams in the west this year, which is why there was no real separation between them. spurs and lakers are both very beatable. the Cs are the lakers worst matchup out of all the teams in the league, and im not 100% sure the spurs are even going to make it passed the hornets...

    do not be surprised if the champion is from the east this year.
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  19. 05-05-2008 #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tradition
    No one in weak piece of east is even winning it all. They will be the victims of either the Spurs or Lakers.
    same was said about the NFC in football the last couple years
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