Prediction: the LA Clippers will reach the 2012 NBA Finals [Archive] - Message Board Basketball Forum

BGriffin's Dad

01-31-2012, 03:36 AM

yeah, i said it.

it's a bold prediction, but this team showed us tonight how deadly it can be offensively when everything is clicking

Meticode

01-31-2012, 03:37 AM

They can't make it click consistently in a 7 game series. No Finals appearance for them.

KDthunderup

01-31-2012, 03:38 AM

How can you win a series when you cant win away from home?

BGriffin's Dad

01-31-2012, 03:40 AM

How can you win a series when you cant win away from home?

guess we'll have to rely on HCA and our guards shooting lights out then :cheers:

Meticode

01-31-2012, 03:40 AM

guess we'll have to rely on HCA and our guards shooting lights out then :cheers:
Live and die by the jump-shot.

KDthunderup

01-31-2012, 03:41 AM

guess we'll have to rely on HCA and our guards shooting lights out then :cheers:
How about defense?

TylerOO

01-31-2012, 03:53 AM

I predict it will be OKC-MIA

OKCThunderUP

01-31-2012, 03:54 AM

How about defense?

or coaching
or the bench
or the lack of frontcourt depth

What are we on now, overreaction thread #10?...

Kurosawa0

01-31-2012, 03:57 AM

They'll have a shot. You look at OKC, Denver, Lakers and Dallas the Clippers can certainly play with all of those teams. I still think they're probably a second round out, but we might get some crazy upset this year with how the season is different.

My wild prediction is actually Chicago getting upset in the second round, but the West might actually be more likely to give us the drama.

All Net

01-31-2012, 04:00 AM

They certainly have a shot, there isn't a clear standout team out west. Thunder may look like the best team but Clips would certainly give them problems in a 7 game series.

Fiasco

01-31-2012, 04:00 AM

All I want is the Lakers and Clippers in a WCF series.

TrueRob

01-31-2012, 04:04 AM

It's possible. If the Clips were in the East, they'd have no shot. There aren't any defensive powerhouses out west, so the Clippers can get hot and get an upset. The only problem is that most teams that make it to the Finals are elite road teams, and the Clips seem average at best on the road.

Kurosawa0

01-31-2012, 04:10 AM

They certainly have a shot, there isn't a clear standout team out west. Thunder may look like the best team but Clips would certainly give them problems in a 7 game series.

The one thing that looks to be the Thunder's big weakness is the lack of inside scoring. Griffin, even with his weaknesses, does give the Clippers an inside threat.

I would probably favor the Clippers in a series against the Lakers or the Nuggets. If they can beat either of those teams then they plausibly could have a shot at the WCF.

All Net

01-31-2012, 04:13 AM

The one thing that looks to be the Thunder's big weakness is the lack of inside scoring. Griffin, even with his weaknesses, does give the Clippers an inside threat.

I would probably favor the Clippers in a series against the Lakers or the Nuggets. If they can beat either of those teams then they plausibly could have a shot at the WCF.

i think alot depends on Harden for them. You only have to look at last nights game. Durant had 36, Westbrook had 31 both on good % and still lost. the same happened vs the Wizards. Both scored over 30 each and lost. if guys like harden do have games of 7-10 points then chances are they could lose...Harden is their x factor he needs to give them 15-17 a game otherwise they may not have enough offense due to the lack of offense as you say with their bigs.

Kiarip

01-31-2012, 04:17 AM

I think they will win 1 series!

which is still way better than they've been doing recently so, not bad I guess.

brisbaneman

01-31-2012, 04:19 AM

They aren't good enough to get past a healthy Dirkules.

Kurosawa0

01-31-2012, 04:24 AM

They aren't good enough to get past a healthy Dirkules.

Good thing they probably won't have to worry about that.

brisbaneman

01-31-2012, 04:45 AM

Good thing they probably won't have to worry about that.

You probably haven't noticed but the Mavs are raping the NBA since the 0-3 start

I.R.Beast

01-31-2012, 04:48 AM

yeah, i said it.

it's a bold prediction, but this team showed us tonight how deadly it can be offensively when everything is clicking

Hot shooting games are extremely rare....Clippers are first round exits

brisbaneman

01-31-2012, 04:49 AM

Hot shooting games are extremely rare....Clippers are first round exits

Nah it all depends on the matchup. They could easily win the WCF with the right one (eg avoiding the Almighty Dirkules).

ChrisKreager

01-31-2012, 05:07 AM

The West is wide open. Lot of big guns in the West.

Lakers have issues, Spurs have issues, Mavs have issues.

They are the only 3 teams to make the NBA Finals since the '98 Jazz.

Denver, OKC, Clippers, Blazers all have potential to make serious playoff noise.

Besides, did any of us think Dallas would win the West last year?

Crazier things have happened.

alenleomessi

01-31-2012, 05:13 AM

All I want is the Lakers and Clippers in a WCF series.
1st round is more possible

i think thunder beats clippers in WCF in 7 and then loses to Heat in 5 or 6 in the finals

East_Stone_Ya

01-31-2012, 05:14 AM

hahahaha you clowns...i love these reaction threads

Kiddlovesnets

01-31-2012, 06:32 AM

Well its not gonna happen, they may as well lose in 1st round but theres a good chance they make it to the 2nd round, nor more than this though.

Bigsmoke

01-31-2012, 09:32 AM

Real talk

I have the Clippers and Heat in the Finals.

DRose1899

01-31-2012, 09:46 AM

They better hope not meeting the mavs, they matched up pretty badly with them.
They only win earlier on this season because Dirk playing like shiet.

All Net

01-31-2012, 10:48 AM

They better hope not meeting the mavs, they matched up pretty badly with them.
They only win earlier on this season because Dirk playing like shiet.

You mean the same game where Chris Paul didn't even play?

DRose1899

01-31-2012, 10:51 AM

You mean the same game where Chris Paul didn't even play?
ow shiet, you're right... but still think the same tho, they have no one to guard Dirk.

Ol Dirty Bastard

01-31-2012, 10:52 AM

All I want is the Lakers and Clippers in a WCF series.

With this Lakers squad you're asking for a lot in a WCF, although I would kill for that matchup.

All Net

01-31-2012, 10:54 AM

ow shiet, you're right... but still think the same tho, they have no one to guard Dirk.
True but who does?

If they met in a series....terry vs Williams/Billups could be the x factor in a series. Dallas are certainly not the team they were last year.

BGriffin's Dad

02-02-2012, 03:44 AM

Tonight's Game @ Utah

Blake: 31/14/2/1/3 on 63.63% FG
CP3: 34/5/11/3/0 on 62.50% FG

Jotaro Durant

02-02-2012, 03:45 AM

Tonight's Game @ Utah

Blake: 31/14/2/1/3 on 63.63% FG
CP3: 34/5/11/3/0 on 62.50% FG

absolutely incredible:applause:

All Net

02-02-2012, 04:01 AM

Would anybody be surprised if they did make the finals? honestly I wouldnt

Kiddlovesnets

02-02-2012, 06:53 AM

Not this year, sorry. They will either make it to conference semi-finals, or lose early in first round. The finals we will be witnessing Miami Heat getting its revenge against Mavs with a 4-game sweep.

kingBynum

02-02-2012, 07:14 AM

they'll come out on top as the NBA champs 2012

brisbaneman

02-02-2012, 07:15 AM

If the Clippers reach the Finals I will jump into the Brisbane River from the Story Bridge

All Net

02-02-2012, 07:29 AM

If the Clippers reach the Finals I will jump into the Brisbane River from the Story Bridge

They certainly have a shot, there is no clear cut big favourite out west this year.

LoneyROY7

02-02-2012, 07:34 AM

Well its not gonna happen, they may as well lose in 1st round but theres a good chance they make it to the 2nd round, nor more than this though.

And just like that, you can now book the Clippers for the NBA Finals.

All the Clippers' haters, you can thank Nostradumbass over here for prognosticating it into reality.

Kiddlovesnets

02-02-2012, 08:26 AM

And just like that, you can now book the Clippers for the NBA Finals.

All the Clippers' haters, you can thank Nostradumbass over here for prognosticating it into reality.

The Clippers have great potential, but right now they still need to improve their backup bigmen and add a true SG to their squad. Not mentioning they wont be a serious contender until Del Negro is fired.

blablabla

02-02-2012, 08:35 AM

they'll be lucky if they reach the 2nd round

Kobr

02-02-2012, 03:21 PM

This shortened season has been pretty unpredictable. Seems like anything can happen, so I wouldn't be too surprised to see Paul and Griffin lead their team to tough playoff wins.

SilkkTheShocker

02-02-2012, 03:30 PM

KiddlovesNets is always wrong, so Clippers may have a shot

alenleomessi

02-02-2012, 03:31 PM

They certainly have a shot, there is no clear cut big favourite out west this year.
OKC

Mr. Jabbar

02-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Lol whats up with all the "Clippers missing this and that to be contenders" BS? No team is perfect in the contender tier, and Clippers just merge well all-together, they could win it all.

Mr. Jabbar

02-02-2012, 03:34 PM

KiddlovesNets is always wrong, so Clippers may have a shot

this logic actually makes sense.

It's A VC3!!!

02-02-2012, 03:38 PM

If Dirk can break out of this terrible drought, the Mavs have a chance. Maybe his motivation will change when the playoffs begin and go into beast mode again. Hopefully, my home boy VC's chance for a ring depends on it.

senelcoolidge

02-02-2012, 03:45 PM

The Clippers have so many scoring options that if someone (s) is not playing well two or three other guys can light it up. Their defense is slowing improving. Their rebounding numbers are going up. Their coach is actually improving on his rotations. This team may surprise a lot of people. They really only need to fix somethings on the bench and they are set. They have a mix of vets and young players and have great chemistry.

Fudge

02-02-2012, 03:49 PM

BGriffin's Dad

02-02-2012, 03:53 PM

KiddlovesNets is always wrong, so Clippers may have a shot

this.. you could bet money on KiddlovesNets always being wrong

SilkkTheShocker

02-02-2012, 03:58 PM

this.. you could bet money on KiddlovesNets always being wrong

Kind of funny for a poster to have almost 8,000 posts and be so misinformed about the game of basketball. You would think he pick up some type of NBA knowledge posting here.

EnoughSaid

02-02-2012, 04:02 PM

Aight Clipps fans we'll see you guys in June. :cheers:

Kiddlovesnets

02-02-2012, 06:54 PM

this.. you could bet money on KiddlovesNets always being wrong

Oh really? I said it a long long time ago back in 2009 that Jameer Nelson sucks and cannot pass the ball at all, and no wonder I was attacked by many furious fans. What happens now proves that I am not just correct, but 100% correct.

Droid101

02-02-2012, 06:55 PM

Oh really? I said it a long long time ago back in 2009 that Jameer Nelson sucks and cannot pass the ball at all, and no wonder I was attacked by many furious fans. What happens now proves that I am not just correct, but 100% correct.
So, after a Finals appearance and really good records in the regular season, three years later in 2012, he's finally not playing well.

Okay. :confusedshrug:

Kiddlovesnets

02-02-2012, 06:56 PM

So, after a Finals appearance and really good records in the regular season, three years later in 2012, he's finally not playing well.

Okay. :confusedshrug:

Pardon me, the last time he actually played well was in early 2009 before he went down with that injury. You are apparently missing the point though, I was talking about Jammer Nelson's inability to run the point and be a playmaker.

BGriffin's Dad

02-02-2012, 07:02 PM

I am not just correct, but 100% correct.
lol (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249445)

Jan 26th: VS Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 29th: @ Denver Nuggets
Jan 30th: VS OKC Thunder
Feb 1st: @ Utah Jazz
Feb 2nd: VS Denver Nuggets

I do not want to act mean but I am smelling a possible 5-6 games losing streak(plus the recent loss to LA Lakers)...
:facepalm

and don't forget your many other gems, like Griffin somehow being the "poor man's Amar'e Stoudemire" despite Blake having far better rookie, 2nd year, and current season numbers. :oldlol:

Kiddlovesnets

02-02-2012, 07:11 PM

lol (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249445)

I was talking about the Jammer Nelson comment, sigh... Regarding that prediction about Clippers, I said I was wrong 'cause I did not expect CP3 to completely recover from injury this quickly. What else am I supposed to say?

and don't forget your many other gems, like Griffin somehow being the "poor man's Amar'e Stoudemire" despite Blake having far better rookie, 2nd year, and current season numbers. :oldlol:

And my opinion stands, Blake Griffin is currently a poor man's Amare Stoudemire, and will not have a chance to surpass Amare until at least 2-3 years later.

Mr. Jabbar

02-02-2012, 07:12 PM

Oh really? I said it a long long time ago back in 2009 that Jameer Nelson sucks and cannot pass the ball at all, and no wonder I was attacked by many furious fans. What happens now proves that I am not just correct, but 100% correct.

LOL I would just embrace the being 100% wrong role :oldlol: . It's funny and you could use it to jinx other teams :pimp:

see: konex curse

Kiddlovesnets

02-02-2012, 07:18 PM

LOL I would just embrace the being 100% wrong role :oldlol: . It's funny and you could use it to jinx other teams :pimp:

see: konex curse

lol I personally do not see any connection between this and Konex curse. Konex is jinxing other teams, I point out the truth that people fail to see. Anyone here still considers Jameer Nelson a good PG and playmaker?
:oldlol:

BGriffin's Dad

02-02-2012, 07:18 PM

And my opinion stands, Blake Griffin is currently a poor man's Amare Stoudemire, and will not have a chance to surpass Amare until at least 2-3 years later.

and yet you have zero evidence to support your wild claim.

i, on the other hand, have posted plenty of stats that show at least 3 things:

Blake's rookie season > Amare's rookie season
Blake's 2nd year so far > Amare's 2nd year
Blake's current statline > Amare's current statline

oh, and a 4th: Blake is leading his team to win streaks, Amar'e is leading his to loss streaks

BGriffin's Dad

05-08-2012, 02:06 AM

http://i.imgur.com/9rzjL.jpg

BGriffin's Dad

12-28-2012, 02:22 AM

i meant 2013

knickswin

12-28-2012, 02:24 AM

this is the homer mentality though, you will always think they are heading to the finals ...

BGriffin's Dad

12-28-2012, 02:31 AM

wanna bet?

knickswin

12-28-2012, 02:32 AM

wanna bet?

no, I don't care enough

BGriffin's Dad

12-28-2012, 02:33 AM

yeah, thats right, you know you'd lose

knickswin

12-28-2012, 02:35 AM

yeah, thats right, you know you'd lose
:sleeping

LakersForlife

12-28-2012, 02:57 AM

LAL will win west.if not its OKC

The Nets

12-28-2012, 03:19 AM

Well at the rate Blake Griffin is declining, this may be the one and only year for Clippers to contend. If the trend continues, two seasons later he aint averaging even 15/5.

Al Thornton

12-28-2012, 03:23 AM

Well at the rate Blake Griffin is declining, this may be the one and only year for Clippers to contend. If the trend continues, two seasons later he aint averaging even 15/5.

is it

a) u realized what u thought was stupid when literally everyone on this forum told u so but decided, "i can pretend im trolling if i keep saying the stupid shit"

b) u are really fcking stupid

???

The Nets

12-28-2012, 03:25 AM

is it

a) u realized what u thought was stupid when literally everyone on this forum told u so but decided, "i can pretend im trolling if i keep saying the stupid shit"

b) u are really fcking stupid

???

Nope I am talking about the truth, Blake Griffin gets worse year after year and you know its true. Clippers best hope is to trade him for Kevin Love while they still can, a year later the Wolves aint gonna accept a deal with this trash,.

(e)

12-28-2012, 03:25 AM

wanna bet?
What's the bet? I know it's early, but I'll take the 7 other West teams to your Clippers.

alenleomessi

12-28-2012, 03:26 AM

Well at the rate Blake Griffin is declining, this may be the one and only year for Clippers to contend. If the trend continues, two seasons later he aint averaging even 15/5.
as long as they win it doesnt really matter

as a big blake fan, i would rather watch him average those numbers and be a great second option on a championship team than average 22/12 on a crappy team

talkingconch

12-28-2012, 03:49 AM

sorta different in the playoffs

Kiddlovesnets

12-28-2012, 04:44 AM

umm is BGriffin's Dad an alt of Clippersfan86?
:sleeping

senelcoolidge

12-28-2012, 06:04 AM

It's funny but people are still putting the grizzlies ahead of the Clippers. Just let the Clippers win quietly. Top 5 in offense and defense. The team is not even at full strength either. They kill you if you play up tempo and they kill you on defense in the half court. They lead the league in steal and causing turnovers. Teams have to play perfect to beat them. The starters sit down and there is no break because the Clippers bench can go toe to toe with other teams starters and annihilates others benches.