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If they can shut down Lebron, why didn't they last year? Cleveland is running out what appears to be a pretty similar squad, Detroit won 12 fewer games.

There won't be any 5 game series' after the first round in the East, the top 4 teams are all pretty close to each other. People seem to have the impression that Detroit was dominant this season, they only won 6 more games than the Raptors.

[/ QUOTE ]Detroit was a much better team after the Webber trade. In fact, the only team that really seemed to be able to compete with them after that trade was a healthy Wizards team, who for whatever reason always played well against the Pistons.

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6 games is the difference between Toronto and NJ and NJ is the trendy first round upset pick.

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saw this on a board i frequent with a bunch of raptor fans and thought it was pretty funny.. that first game in toronto is going to be interesting...


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For the record, I think the Jazz are going to get pummeled by the Rockets.

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way to go out on a limb and go against what EVERYONE is thinking

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someone please give me odds on East vs West. I'm not saying that the East is more than 50% to win, but the way some of you are talking, I'm thinking I should be able to get some 10:1 odds.

Gimme your odds, folks. I'm ready to bet.

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I'll take the Suns over the Spurs. I don't think this edition of the Spurs can beat a good team in a seven game series.

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The Spurs own the Suns though.....

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ESPN is asking all their experts assorted questions about the playoffs. First round upset, championship dark horse, etc.

One is "Breakout star"

Jim O'Brien picks Chris Bosh. That's kind of silly, he's widely regarded as a star among basketball fans, but he does play in Toronto so maybe casual fans don't know about him.

Scoop Jackson picks LEBRON JAMES. Scoop Jackson, you're the stupidest person in the entire world.

Also, only Hollinger picked the Bulls over the Heat. What the [censored] do the Bulls have to do to get respect? Apparently winning 49 games wasn't enough.

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ESPN and EXPERTS are pretty close to the biggest oxymoron you can get.

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For the record, I think the Jazz are going to get pummeled by the Rockets.

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way to go out on a limb and go against what EVERYONE is thinking

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The first post had them going to 7 games. I was one of the first people to post it, I didn't know that it's common knowledge. Way to find an excuse to berate a random poster.

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surprised this hasn't been bumped during the games...

Anyone else impressed with Thabo Shef...eh I can't spell his name, but that rookie from Chi thats guarding Wade. Very long and athletic on D. Lot of mistakes in the first half, but still very interesting and fun to watch.

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ESPN is asking all their experts assorted questions about the playoffs. First round upset, championship dark horse, etc.

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Apparently ESPN "experts" can't even be trusted to know what championship dark horse IS...because two of them picked PHOENIX in that category. I don't think you can call the team who finished with the 2nd-best record in a league of 30 a "dark horse" without real sports people laughing at you.

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Detroit was a much better team after the Webber trade. In fact, the only team that really seemed to be able to compete with them after that trade was a healthy Wizards team

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The Bulls are 2-0 against the Pistons since the Webber trade, though Webber had a DNP one of the games. In the game he played in, the Bulls won by 18 on the road. FWIW the Bulls were 3-1 vs Detroit this year, winning by 18, 17, and 2, and their one loss was by 2. I agree with you about Sefolosha, he's really long and hardworking, though he can disappear on offense and is usually good for one rookie-type brainfreeze per ten minutes.

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Tyrus Thomas is a grown ass man

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I really like this Bulls team both now and in the future. They're in simply phenomenal shape as a franchise imo.

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God it would be so much more enjoyable if this Mia wasn't so freaking banged up. I can't believe Chi isn't blowing them out right now.

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Go Magic!

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Go Magic!

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If Dwight Howard gets some help some day soon, the Magic will pwn hard.

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Man, we're playing how to get blown out basketball. Turn it over a lot, miss a lot, and not get it in to DH enough.

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3 for 12 from the line, 10 turnovers..& only down 12. So frustrating is this team.

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dwight howard is a beast but man he needs to learn how to shoot from the line. being a FT liability hurts sooooo much

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dwight howard is a beast but man he needs to learn how to shoot from the line. being a FT liability hurts sooooo much

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magic are showing a lot of heart right now

Tmac just said if the rockets loose the series its on him so I put 300 on the rockets. Me and my freind just changed it from tonights gameto the whole series.

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Did you see that interview? Ive never seen tmac that serious. Theyre gonna beat Utah.

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wowowoowow magic surging

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wow wtf look at his face hes gonnna be scary good this series

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TMac promised that while he was in Orlando, too though...
I think they will win but I wouldn't book it on TMac's "promise"

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he was like 24 then hes more mature and determined now well see tho

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If the Magic don't play like complete donkeys in the 1st quarter they win this game.

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Haha what a hater. Dude had an mvp type year and gl to okur trying to guard yao. He doesnt have to do it on his own and the rockets are playing their best ball of the season right now. Utah played like [censored] down the stretch too.

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I love Hubie Brown, but must he microanalyze every small situation?

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Well, good effort as mentioned. I think if we play smarter/better we will win 2 games. No reason we can't.

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yessssssssssssssssssssssss bill walton is doing the rockets game

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jesus christ, will deron williams ever miss?

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Haha, Utah owning Houston at the half, hope that holds up.

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quick thought on jazz game - i hope deron gets a triple double

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lolz jazz look like a jv team

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GG jazz, tmac is shooting now. jebus, derek fisher... what the hell.

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The Jazz have some SERIOUS matchup problems vs the Rockets that I didn't think existed. Boozer was unable to get anything done inside, and if the Jazz have to rely on Harpring for big scoring then they'll be out of this series in 5 games. Tmac is unlikely to disappear for an entire half again.

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i got deron williams and t macs auto holla

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What is the deal with everyone (ESPN) sports radio stations, etc. talking about the Mavericks in the first round? Ok, I get the Warriors beat them three times this season...but people keep talking on and on about how scary this is for the Mavs. It's going to be a pretty big surprise if the Mavs don't sweep this.