Official 2008 NBA Playoffs Discussion Thread!

[gladdyontherise]

yes, Detroit's bench is better, but that doesn't mean that the Celtics bench isnt good....they brought in Cassell, PJ Brown and Posey, and have Powe contributing fairly regularly....and in terms of team playing, the Celtics proved right away that they can play as a team....if one guy is having an off night, the others pick it up, and if they are all on, they share the ball pretty well I think

if we want to continue discussing this, we should probably move to the 'playoffs discussion thread'

since we moved it here. james posey, and pj brown.lol and the Sam "I am" Cassel? pistons also have a better starting lineup as a team. not the best player but they play the best. also if boston cant win a home game at ATLANTA or CLEVLAND how can they beat detroit on the road, also Detroit has proven time and time again they can win on the road. like i've said all year, the celtics are majorly overrated

[garnett_21]

Yes, they're not great players, but that's why they're on the bench....Powe is pretty good though, I think.....we'll see how he develops over the next years.....

Eddie House, if he has his shot, is a good sharpshooter, and Tony Allen, when he plays (very infrequent) he can be good....emphasis on can

Yes, Detroit can win on the road, but can they win in Boston....that's all that matters now....during the regular season, Celtics were 1-1 at home, and 1-0 in Detroit.....

I don't know how you can think 66 wins is overrated, but everyone is entitled to their opinion :-)

[garnett_21]

I can't believe Kobe only has 2 points part-way thru the 3rd....that's some great 'D' by the Spurs!

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Kobe was pacing himself. I guess he finally decided to take over the game when the Spurs went up by 20. If he hadn't, the game would be over. Now its only a 7 point lead.

[the_future]

Lakers come back from 20 and take Game 1!

[gladdyontherise]

Yes, they're not great players, but that's why they're on the bench....Powe is pretty good though, I think.....we'll see how he develops over the next years.....

Eddie House, if he has his shot, is a good sharpshooter, and Tony Allen, when he plays (very infrequent) he can be good....emphasis on can

Yes, Detroit can win on the road, but can they win in Boston....that's all that matters now....during the regular season, Celtics were 1-1 at home, and 1-0 in Detroit.....

I don't know how you can think 66 wins is overrated, but everyone is entitled to their opinion :-)

when you play the majority of your ams in the east its not to hard to accomplish anything. and theres a common fact throughout the last few years. teams with the best regular season record dont see the finals (pistons, mavericks, sun?)

[gatorboymike]

The challenge will be deciding whom I hate less between the Lakers and Celtics. Let's be honest here, everyone has known that's what it would come down to since the Pau Gasol trade. I'd have to say that as far as the cities and their populations go, I hate Boston more, and that's usually a big influence on whether or not I hate the team. I'm actually a fan of the historic Lakers, the 70s and 80s era teams. But I absolutely despise Kobe and Phil Jackson with every particle of my being. So it's not an easy choice. Maybe I'll just hope for the series to come down to overtime in game 7, then for everyone present to get struck with a crippling illness on the spot.

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Spurs looked a little slow and fatigued in the second half...I wonder why! There's nothing more burning as a fan then to see your team go up by 20 and then lose the game in the same half.

[garnett_21]

true, but this goes for the Pistons as well.....

when you play the majority of your ams in the east its not to hard to accomplish anything.

the Celtics are 4-0 against the Spurs and Lakers this season, so we'll see what happens!

and theres a common fact throughout the last few years. teams with the best regular season record dont see the finals (pistons, mavericks, sun?)

[Insane Irish]

yes, Detroit's bench is better

Huh??? Are you serious??


Maxiel, Hunter, Stuckey

Are better than:
Posey, Powe, House,G. Davis, P.J. Brown, Cassell, and Tony Allen.

What are you guys smoking???