NBA 2015 Playoffs Thread

Djay · Apr 17, 2015

I'm back to my pre-season hope of just wanting the Raptors to get to the 2nd round for the 2nd time in team history. After that, I would just hope to not get swept in the 2nd round...anything beyond that is icing.

I could see any of 7 teams as Finals teams out of the West. The only team that would surprise me is the Pelicans...anyone else is a legitimate contender. Out of the East...it will probably be Cleveland. Hawks or Bulls wouldn't terribly surprise me, though.

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that whichever team wins between Clippers/Spurs will go on to win the Championship this year.

Sterling · Apr 17, 2015

Spurs over Cavs in 5 or 6.

Foggy · Apr 17, 2015

Clippers? Lol Cliff Paul sucks at the playoffs.

Muurloen · Apr 17, 2015

West
Golden State over Brows 4-1
Houston sweep Dallas 4-0
Spurs over Clips 4-3
Memphis over Portalandia 4-3

East
Hawks sweep Nets 4-0
Cavs sweep Celtics 4-0
Bulls over Bucks 4-2
Wizards over Raptors 4-3

Slaythe · Apr 17, 2015

20/10/4 48/38/82 in 53 games. Foggy is spot on as usual.

By comparison, Wesbrook's 24/6/4 42/28/85 in 64 games is baller status.

Alex · Apr 17, 2015

I just hope GSW makes it to the Conference Finals. I'll accept the inevitable and excruciating loss to the Spurs.

Man0warr · Apr 17, 2015

Houston sweep Dallas 4-0

You dumb.

Gilgamel · Apr 17, 2015

West
Golden State > NO 4-2
Houston > Dallas 4-2
Spurs > Clips 4-1
Memphis > Portland 4-1

East
Hawks sweep Nets 4-0
Cavs > Celtics 4-1
Bulls > Bucks 4-2
Raptors > Wizards 4-2

Alex · Apr 17, 2015

West

GSW > NOLA 4-1
Houston > Dallas 4-2
Spurs > Clips 4-3
Memphis > Portland 4-2

East

Hawks > Nets 4-0
Cavs > Celtics 4-1
Bulls > Bucks 4-1
Wizards > Raptors 4-3

I really think the East rounds will suck until Conference Finals. And even then that could be a snoozefest.

Foggy · Apr 17, 2015

Slaythe_sl said:
20/10/4 48/38/82 in 53 games. Foggy is spot on as usual.

By comparison, Wesbrook's 24/6/4 42/28/85 in 64 games is baller status.

Last I checked the goal of the playoffs is to win. How many times has Cliff made it out of the second round? Oh that's right, zero!

He won't make it out of the first round this year.

Angelwatch · Apr 17, 2015

Vegas odds have the Cavs winning it all. I'd love to see it. Put all the drama bullshit of the this season to rest and finally get a championship for Cleveland. Lord knows we're due and the Indians are off to a terrible start this year...

DickTrickle · Apr 17, 2015

Foggy_sl said:
Last I checked the goal of the playoffs is to win. How many times has Cliff made it out of the second round? Oh that's right, zero!

He won't make it out of the first round this year.

So which of the series which his team lost did his team field a roster made up of clones of himself? Otherwise you might have to consider that this is a team sport, not an individual one.

Gilgamel · Apr 17, 2015

Angelwatch_sl said:
Vegas odds have the Cavs winning it all. I'd love to see it. Put all the drama bullshit of the this season to rest and finally get a championship for Cleveland. Lord knows we're due and the Indians are off to a terrible start this year...

Pretty sure that's just because the East is dogshit. I would be shocked if whoever comes out of the west isn't a favorite before the finals.

Sterling · Apr 17, 2015

Gilgamel_sl said:
Pretty sure that's just because the East is dogshit. I would be shocked if whoever comes out of the west isn't a favorite before the finals.

Pretty much agree with this. They're just more likely than any specific team from the West to make the Finals.

Foggy · Apr 17, 2015

DickTrickle_sl said:
So which of the series which his team lost did his team field a roster made up of clones of himself? Otherwise you might have to consider that this is a team sport, not an individual one.

Well he did throw away the Thunder series last year all by himself, so there is that.

Pharazon · Apr 17, 2015

Eh, Cavs have been playing as well as anybody since they made their trades. I might favor them too if I had to pick. Spurs or Cavs, pick one as the favorite. Warriors have had one of the historically great seasons but it's rare for a team to shoot straight from 1st / 2nd round exiter to champ.

Gilgamel · Apr 17, 2015

I can't pick it but I'm somewhat expecting Carlisle to come out and coach circles around ZombieKevin in game 1 and us all suddenly to be like "oooh, right" as it goes to 7 games.

Man0warr · Apr 17, 2015

I mean he almost did it to Spurs/Pop in Round 1 last year, but Pop adapted and switched up his offense for the last 2 games.

Houston doesn't really have anything to fall back on if the Mavs figure out how to limit Harden - he's been carrying that team all year.

Gilgamel · Apr 17, 2015

Man0warr_sl said:
I mean he almost did it to Spurs/Pop in Round 1 last year, but Pop adapted and switched up his offense for the last 2 games.

Houston doesn't really have anything to fall back on if the Mavs figure out how to limit Harden - he's been carrying that team all year.

Foul Rondo every time down the court.

Convo · Apr 17, 2015

Warriors. I think the Cavs have a shot but I have a feeling Lebron gets hurt and shit goes south fast.

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