Make your 2012 NBA champion prediction now

[Clippersfan86]

I'm taking Bulls over Grizzlies in 6 games in the 2012 NBA finals. In the conference finals I got Bulls over Heat in 7 and Grizzlies over Thunder in 6 with a healthy Rudy Gay killing it this year.

[Sarcastic]

Bobcats over Rockets in 8.

[Clippersfan86]

Bobcats over Rockets in 8.

:applause: your name suits you well.

[305Baller]

Heat over Mavericks in 5

or

Lakers over Bulls in 5

or

Spurs over Celtics in 7

or no, no... this is it:

Heat over Thunder in 6

[KBryant24]

lakers over bulls in 6
or
okc over heat in 7

[stallionaire]

Heat over Thunder in 5.

[Qwyjibo]

Heat over Thunder in 5.
Yea, I was going to say the same.

[PJR]

Heat over Lakers in a sweep.

[ImmortalD24]

Heat over Thunder in 5.

[Fatstogie]

Heat over OKC

Aw was gonna say 5. Ima say sweep just so im different from teh guy above me. lol

[Marv_Albert]

Heat over Lakers in 5

[senelcoolidge]

Darn, you guys were thinking the same thing..but i have OKC over the underachieving Heat.
OKC defeats Heat in 6.

[no pun intended]

Lakers over Bulls in 6.

[305Baller]

If Miami lost again in the finals it would be
:facepalm

almost Buffalo Bills-like

[boyle777]

Heat V Lakers.
Kobe's last chance of a title, Lakers have a magical run to the decider, knocking off Thunder in 6. Miami cruise through the East, before again knocking off the Bulls in 5 to reach the final. ESPN goes ballistic with stories on whether Lebron will finally win that title, or if Kobe will equal MJ's title count. Kobe lovers go nuts saying Kobe is better than MJ. Lebron fans claim the King will surpass Bryant with this one title over him.

Heat win in 6 with the home court. Wade gets FMVP.

[b0bab0i]

OKC over Bulls in 6

[CardiacKemba]

OKC over Bulls in 6

You must be assuming Lebron and Dwyane get in a punch up with each other and don't play the ECF, otherwise I can't see how the Bulls plan on getting past Miami.

[CardiacKemba]

MIA over my OKC in 7. KD and Russ will get their ring in the next few years tho :confusedshrug:

[All Net]

Think i will wait till the end of free-agency first.

That said Miami should be favourites clearly if Dallas don't bring everybody back.

[CardiacKemba]

Think i will wait till the end of free-agency first.

That said Miami should be favourites clearly if Dallas don't bring everybody back.

Apparently Dallas won't have Tyson Chandler (from what I hear), so it would be VERY tough for Dirk to carry the Mavs that far again without a dominant big like TC.

[305Baller]

Apparently Dallas won't have Tyson Chandler (from what I hear), so it would be VER tough for Dirk to carry the Mavs that far again without a dominant big like TC.

true. nigh impossible

[alenleomessi]

heat over okc in 6

[YAWN]

lakers over knicks in 7 at MSG

chris paul?

[Clutch]

Heat over Lakers in 5

[Oositdwn]

Bulls over OKC in 6

[Lebron23]

Heat over Lakers in 6

[Lebowski]

Heat over OKC/Lakers in 5 or 6 games. I will guess 5 against the Lakers and 6 against OKC.

IF LeBron just shows up (edit:)late and does what he normally do, which is being unstoppable. We'll see.

[chips93]

heat over lakers/thunder in 5 or 6.

people are underrating the bulls i think. that series was closer than most 5 gaames series are. and you nkow rose will come back a better player after this extra long off-season, and they should be able to attract some extra piece or two in the coming weeks.

despite all of that, i think the heat will get passed them, but i wont be surprised to see the bulls in he finals.

[Jasi]

OKC

[blablabla]

Lakers over bulls in 7

[nycelt84]

Miami in 5 over Lakers.

[CeltsGarlic]

Celtics in 6 over Lakers. Gonna be a sick year for C's.

[RRR3]

Heat Over thunder in 6. I think LeBron finally gets his ring and wins fmvp. Honestly.

[chips93]

Miami in 5 over Lakers.

why you still on the 'feels bad man' avy?

[swi7ch]

MIA

[Vienceslav]

The Heat better win this one.

[TheJuice31]

Until free agency shakes out and we see who the likes of Miami, Chicago, LAL and Dallas sign, it's hard to stray from the "Miami over OKC in 6" prediction. LeBron gets his first ring and fans can finally move on with their lives.

[miamiandorlando]

the warriors

[HylianNightmare]

the magic

[Riddler]

I think I'd be happy watching anybody but the Heat win the Finals...

If that means the Lakers are 2012 champs... then so be it...



Anybody but the Heat... that would be so awesome.

[Clutch]

I think I'd be happy watching anybody but the Heat win the Finals...

If that means the Lakers are 2012 champs... then so be it...



Anybody but the Heat... that would be so awesome.
I agree :applause:

[airchibundo507]

If Miami lost again in the finals it would be
:facepalm

almost Buffalo Bills-like

blow it up!

[All Net]

blow it up!
I think one of the big 3 would be traded if they failed to win it all this year. Fact is Miami must win this year and should.

[Kurosawa0]

Miami over OKC in 6.

[tomtucker]

Bulls vs. Lakers.......Michael Jordan comes out of retirement to prevent Kobe from getting the 6th ring......

[guy]

Unbiased view cause I'm a huge Bulls fan:

Taking everything into account I don't see how OKC doesn't come out of the West. They are young and now experienced, and the youth is huge because of the compressed schedule. Lakers are old and there center is injury prone and the Mavs are old and aren't bringing back some key players. OKC will have the legs, chemistry, and experience.

For the East its between the Heat, Bulls, Celtics, and Knicks. Celtics are old. Knicks don't play any defense and still might suffer from not playing a full season together. The Bulls are one two guard away from really improving themselves, but even as a huge fan I have be honest and say that I'm not sure enough that the improvement will be enough to beat the Heat who should have improved chemistry.

So then its the Heat and OKC. On paper the Heat should win, but I could easily see a repeat of the last two years with Lebron. With that being said, I have a VERY hard time thinking that this Heat team won't win at least 1 title and this should be there best chance because of Wade getting older and most likely more injury prone as he ages, and with Lebron having a decline in athleticism. I'll say the Heat in 6.

[BGriffin's Dad]

WCF: Lakers 4-1 over Thunder
ECF: Heat 4-2 over Bulls
Finals: Lakers 4-3 over Heat

Kobe with the game-winning buzzer beater at the end of OT in game 7 at the Staples Center.

talk about excitement

[Done_And_Done]

I think Boston might have one last push in the tank baring injuries or lack thereof.

If Dallas can strike a deal with Chandler then they'll be in the mix again I would think.

[Vienceslav]

WCF: Lakers 4-1 over Thunder
ECF: Heat 4-2 over Bulls
Finals: Lakers 4-3 over Heat

Kobe with the game-winning buzzer beater at the end of OT in game 7 at the Staples Center.

talk about excitement
Whoever writes the script for the NBA ,if you are reading ,take notes.

[andthefoul]

Unless the Lakers land Dwight Howard, I don't see them coming out of the West. That spot, belongs to OKC based on the following: youth, skills, heart, more experience than last year, and Kevin Durant.

As previously stated, the East is going to be tougher to predict. The favorites, of course, are the axis of evil from Miami. If the Bulls can pull off a decent signing at the shooting guard spot that can help Rose in scoring, and if Boozer actually shows up to play ball, Bulls take it in seven from the heat.

The third, most likely scenario, however, is that whichever team lands The White Mamba will guarantee a spot in the finals, and a championship trophy in their display case.

-And the Foul

[Shaquille O'Neal]

Heat V Lakers.
Kobe's last chance of a title, Lakers have a magical run to the decider, knocking off Thunder in 6. Miami cruise through the East, before again knocking off the Bulls in 5 to reach the final. ESPN goes ballistic with stories on whether Lebron will finally win that title, or if Kobe will equal MJ's title count. Kobe lovers go nuts saying Kobe is better than MJ. Lebron fans claim the King will surpass Bryant with this one title over him.

Heat win in 6 with the home court. Wade gets FMVP.

This, but I say OKC gets past LA this year.

[Horatio33]

the last lockout the Knicks scraped into the playoffs and scraped into the Finals. I think something wacky will happen. Not like the Cavs winning the title, but something like the Grizzlies making the Finals or the Pacers making the ECF.

[Bigsmoke]

Heat over [insert team here] in 5 or 6

[Droid101]

Lakers over Bulls, 7 games.

[KingBeasley08]

Miami over LA in 5 games

[christian1923]

Knicks over lakers in 6

[blacknapalm]

miami over thunder in 6 games

[gutshot]

Do you think it's safe to make a prediction now? The best center and PG are likely to change their teams soon.

[Smoke117]

Celtics over Lakers.

[Clutch]

Knicks over lakers in 6
From your lips to God's ears.

[Deuce Bigalow]

As of right NOW, I have to pick the Heat
Dont see the Mavs repeaing
How are the Lakers gonna play?
OKC might be too young
Grizzles might not have the experience
Spurs and Cs are just too old imo
Bulls are going to be good, just dont see them beating the big 3

[macpierce]

From your lips to stern's weiner.

:oldlol:

[PowerGlove]

Euro Jordan taking the Raps to ECFs but ultimately loses to the Heat in 7.

Then the Heat beat the Thunder in 5.

[Sakkreth]

Euro Jordan taking the Raps to ECFs but ultimately loses to the Heat in 7.

Then the Heat beat the Thunder in 5.

sounds about accurate :cheers:

[DirkNowitzki41]

Mavs over Heat/Bulls in 6

[Disaprine]

i the pick the heat but if they fail again.........iam going to seriously die of laughter. :roll:

[vinsanity2756]

bulls, I hope

[Fatstogie]

If Miami lost again in the finals it would be
:facepalm

almost Buffalo Bills-like

Really cause buffalo made it to the superbowl the very first year they were actually a team?

Yea no. Hasnt happened very often that a BRAND NEW team makes it to the finals.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Lakers over Heat in 7

[DStebb716]

Thunder over Heat in 7.

[DaPerceive]

Lakers over Bulls in 6.
This. It is my pick now but I can almost guarantee you that it will change right on Christmas eve.

[brisbaneman]

Mavs. Never bet against the Dirk Man.

[Dwyane Rose]

Heat over Thunder in 7.

Dwyane Wade Finals MVP - 32 PPG, 5 APG, 6 RPG

Lebron James doesn't choke, but doesn't shine either like Dwyane Wade does.

Chris Bosh performs at a 20-10 level throughout the playoffs.

Kevin Durant and Westbrook put up a good fight all the way through the finals until the 4th quarter of Game 7 where Dwyane Wade pulls a 2006 and just takes over.

[Timmy D for MVP]

Thunder over the Heat in 7. And I think it'll be a legendary series. But I expect Ibaka to be the X-factor in the series.

[Orlando Magic]

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[dunksby]

CF86 with yet another retarded prediction :facepalm

[wagexslave]

Clahoma Thity Okunder

[Celtics 1825]

Darn, you guys were thinking the same thing..but i have OKC over the underachieving Heat.
OKC defeats Heat in 6.

:cheers:

[Qwyjibo]

Ohhh yea. My Heat in 5 prediction looking good now.

Although I wasn't exactly going out on a limb. These two were the most obvious Finals choices going into the season and it shows with so many people picking them in this thread.

[d.bball.guy]

Miami in 4.

[Clippersfan86]

CF86 with yet another retarded prediction :facepalm

:confusedshrug: I made it before the season even started. Didn't know Zbo would take so long to get back and Gay+Zbo would struggle together. Also didn't expect Rose to blow his ACL+MCL. Remember Bulls finished with best record and looked great. Grizzlies happened to meet the buzzsaw known as the Clippers :rockon: which at the time of this thread didn't have CP3+Billups+Butler yet etc. A lot changed with trades, injuries.

[Qwyjibo]

Yea, I was going to say the same.
RE: Heat in 5 over OKC

Heyoooooo!

[AK47DR91]

Heat over Thunder in 5.
:eek:

[04mzwach]

OKC in 7! OKC is down by 25 with 31 seconds left in the 3rd quarter, but I have my sources. :pimp:

[d.bball.guy]

I change my Heat in 4. I can see OKC winning just one game at home. Heat in 5.

[Dwyane Rose]

Heat over Thunder in 5.
:bowdown:

[stallionaire]

I knew my prediction would be right.

[Clippersfan86]

I knew my prediction would be right.

Props to you dude. Can't hate on that. I had the worst prediction ever... my own team beat the team I predicted to be in finals... then the other team was out in first round due to star player blowing Achilles. I'm becoming Konex 2.0 :cry:

[Mr. Incredible]

I knew my prediction would be right.Unreal

[stallionaire]

When i say it I mean it.

[d.bball.guy]

:lol at bumping this thread.

[FreezingTsmoove]

:facepalm wow CF86 you had the Grizz in the finals but yet you talked SO MUCH TRASH about the grizz during the playoffs

[LJJ]

It's going to be a reHeat.

[RRR3]

People who predicted what happened (heat over okc in 5):
Stallionaire, Qwjiybo, immortald24, power glove (rainintwos)


Damn it I had heat in 6 so close

[Clippersfan86]

:facepalm wow CF86 you had the Grizz in the finals but yet you talked SO MUCH TRASH about the grizz during the playoffs

This thread was before CP3 trade and a million other things. I didn't expect Zbo to be out so long etc... and I talked trash because the Grizzlies became an enemy in my eyes. Never said Grizzlies were bad or anything just that after all the Clippers acquisitions they didn't match up that well with the Clippers which was right.

[anthonyRandolph]

Hornets over Nets in 4

[ImmortalD24]

People who predicted what happened (heat over okc in 5):
Stallionaire, Qwjiybo, immortald24, power glove (rainintwos)


Damn it I had heat in 6 so close
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