Only the Western Conference and Miami Heat are relevant

[RoseCity07]

Do you agree or nah?

I really have no interest in watching any Eastern Conference series until Miami and Indiana meet. That's two rounds of plays that are completely irrelevant.

Meanwhile every playoff series in the Western Conference has an exciting match up.

[YouGotServed]

Disagree. Only Miami, OKC and Houston are relevant. Those are the only teams with a true shot at the title.

[J Shuttlesworth]

I like watching the Raptors.

and Indy's choke job led by Hibbert is pretty hilarious. Bulls and Wizards doesn't really interest me TBH

[RoseCity07]

Disagree. Only Miami, OKC and Houston are relevant. Those are the only teams with a true shot at the title.

San Antonio says Ha-Eye.

[YouGotServed]

San Antonio says Ha-Eye.

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[Milbuck]

Well guys, I guess Brooklyn is gonna win it all.

4-0 against Miami, the defending champs.

It's a wrap.

****ing Rockets fans...

[RoseCity07]

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Didn't the Bulls sweep the season series against Miami in 2011? What happened when the games mattered?

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

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Dwight feenin to get swept again? :confusedshrug:

[Milbuck]

Didn't the Bulls sweep the season series against Miami in 2011? What happened when the games mattered?
When the games mattered, Harden went for 12ppg on 38% shooting. Volume chucked his way to decent scoring, but on 39% in last years playoffs. If it wasn't for Beverley's bullshit, Beardsley and the Rockets would've had a broom shoved up their ass in the first round.

[KDthunderup]

Disagree. Only Miami, OKC and Houston are relevant. Those are the only teams with a true shot at the title.
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[YouGotServed]

lmao @ these chumps getting madd. Refute my facts or stay quiet, clowns.

0-8 vs H-Town n OKC

[arifgokcen]

Didn't the Bulls sweep the season series against Miami in 2011? What happened when the games mattered?
I am not saying nets will beat heat.I dont think they will but there is a distinction.

Unlike that bullls team with rose,nets have multiple players that can close out games and they are very experienced.That will play a huge role come playoff time

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

lmao @ these chumps getting madd. Refute my facts or stay quiet, clowns.

0-8 vs H-Town n OKC

Regular season victory laps? Pffft.

[RoseCity07]

I am not saying nets will beat heat.I dont think they will but there is a distinction.

Unlike that bullls team with rose,nets have multiple players that can close out games and they are very experienced.That will play a huge role come playoff time

I don't think you have seen what Miami's defense can do at times. When the games matter they can be god damn scary. Nets are too old. There is no way Garnett and Pierce can match the energy of a team like Miami. Miami wins on youth and talent. Not to mention Wade, Bosh, and Lebron have championship experience than the whole Nets team.

[Heavincent]

Disagree. Only Miami, OKC and Houston are relevant. Those are the only teams with a true shot at the title.

As of right now, Houston isn't anymore relevant than Portland. That can all change of course, but there's no reason for you to be talking shit right now. Hell, Golden State is more playoff proven than Houston. And you didn't mention the Spurs, or LAC? :oldlol:

Seriously, what has Houston done to warrant such shit talking? Win a playoff series and we'll talk.

[KDthunderup]

I don't think you have seen what Miami's defense can do at times. When the games matter they can be god damn scary. Nets are too old. There is no way Garnett and Pierce can match the energy of a team like Miami. Miami wins on youth and talent. Not to mention Wade, Bosh, and Lebron have championship experience than the whole Nets team.
Wouldn't say they have much of that these days

[ImKobe]

Nets & Raptors series is pretty good. Rooting for the old dogs KG & Pierce.

Pacers look done, Raptors are meh, Bulls don't have enough offense (D.Rose is a bitch).

Nets I think will make a run to the ECF.

[RoseCity07]

As of right now, Houston isn't anymore relevant than Portland. That can all change of course, but there's really isn't a reason for you to be talking shit right now. Hell, Golden State is more playoff proven than Houston. And you didn't mention the Spurs, or LAC? :oldlol:

I don't understand the arrogance of Houston fans. They act like Harden is some guy that isn't known to have 4-20 shooting nights against great teams. They envision Dwight like he will shoot free throws like Dirk in a pressure packed situation. Houston doesn't have the pieces to seriously compete. They have a solid team but San Antonio is good enough to sweep them.

[RoseCity07]

Wouldn't say they have much of that these days

Relative to the Brooklyn Nets. That's what I meant. Garnett and Pierce are on their career death beds.

[YouGotServed]

As of right now, Houston isn't anymore relevant than Portland. That can all change of course, but there's no reason for you to be talking shit right now. Hell, Golden State is more playoff proven than Houston. And you didn't mention the Spurs, or LAC? :oldlol:

Seriously, what has Houston done to warrant such shit talking? Win a playoff series and we'll talk.

No, I rather talk right now, sport.

[Phantom_Blue]

I'm kind of invested in every single series now.

IND/ATL was the only one that I though would be a sweep, but seeing ATL and their ability to put 5 three point shooters out there at once, I see an upset happening.

Charlotte is good enough defensively around Big Al, that I think it can be an interesting series.

Bulls have a chip on their shoulder losing 2 of their best players, and the Wizards, Raptors are hungry young teams.

Brooklyn is out there to justify their payroll.

It really looks wide open in the east, Miami hasn't looked "unbeatable" for awhile now.

The West looks wide open as well, with the Spurs having the slight edge with Pops.

I'm glad the Grizzlies made it, offering a contrast of styles in offense giving a little eastern flavor to conference.

Phx would have been a great story, but they're like the less talented version of all the other west teams.

Houston, and Golden State are wildcards depending on if they catch fire at the right times.

Definitely the most exciting playoffs in a while for me.

[TMT]

Pretty much. No one else is coming out of the East, even if D-Wade's knee imploded tomorrow.

[Heavincent]

It is pretty funny how the 1 seed in the East has an offense that is only slightly better than the 76ers (not an exaggeration).

[ILLsmak]

I don't think you have seen what Miami's defense can do at times. When the games matter they can be god damn scary. Nets are too old. There is no way Garnett and Pierce can match the energy of a team like Miami. Miami wins on youth and talent. Not to mention Wade, Bosh, and Lebron have championship experience than the whole Nets team.

Dunno, even without Lopez, Brooklyn has a lot of players that can hurt the Heat.

You can attribute it to Miami's D, but if JJ can avoid a series of 4-15 games (like he seems to do often in the playoffs or vs the Heat), and PP/KG play like pretty good role players, I think the Nets have a real shot.

Plumlee is a monster. lol. Blatche is good, but I don't expect much of him in the playoffs. The Nets just need guys to hit open shots. I think they can shift the Miami D and get good shots, but it's a matter of whether or not they can actually knock them down.

Not saying they will win, prolly not, but I think they can push them a little.

-Smak

[NumberSix]

Both MIA and IND are relevant. Don't be a prisoner of 1 game.

[NumberSix]

Dunno, even without Lopez, Brooklyn has a lot of players that can hurt the Heat.

You can attribute it to Miami's D, but if JJ can avoid a series of 4-15 games (like he seems to do often in the playoffs or vs the Heat), and PP/KG play like pretty good role players, I think the Nets have a real shot.

Plumlee is a monster. lol. Blatche is good, but I don't expect much of him in the playoffs. The Nets just need guys to hit open shots. I think they can shift the Miami D and get good shots, but it's a matter of whether or not they can actually knock them down.

Not saying they will win, prolly not, but I think they can push them a little.

-Smak
Don't be fooled by reg season sandbagging. Miami will foe-oh Brooklyn.

[TheMan]

I don't think you have seen what Miami's defense can do at times. When the games matter they can be god damn scary. Nets are too old. There is no way Garnett and Pierce can match the energy of a team like Miami. Miami wins on youth and talent. Not to mention Wade, Bosh, and Lebron have championship experience than the whole Nets team.
If you haven't noticed, the Heat aren't exactly a bunch of spring chickens either:oldlol: y

[Dresta]

lmao @ these chumps getting madd. Refute my facts or stay quiet, clowns.

0-8 vs H-Town n OKC
Houston has no shot. Deal with it and stop coming off like a desperate homer.

[All Net]

Pretty much. No one else is coming out of the East, even if D-Wade's knee imploded tomorrow.
Not sure they win the East without Wade.

[ArbitraryWater]

Honestly, agreed.


Anybody else besides Miami wouldnt make the Playoffs playing in the West... The NBA is West + Miami

[ArbitraryWater]

Both MIA and IND are relevant. Don't be a prisoner of 1 game.

:oldlol: You stickin' up for Indiana right now because of the Heat's "competition" :roll:

face it, brother

[red1]

In terms of determining who will win the championship then only three teams are relevant. Spurs okc and miami. None of the other western conference teams have a shot. In terms of being worthy of time invested watching then as long as it is competitive basketball I would say the entire playoffs is worth watching.

[Heavincent]

Both MIA and IND are relevant. Don't be a prisoner of 1 game.

It's not just one game. Indiana has been garbage for 2 months now. They would get swept in the first round if they were in the West.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

:oldlol: You stickin' up for Indiana right now because of the Heat's "competition" :roll:

face it, brother
i think if Indiana somehow beats Atlanta( lol, the sound of that:roll: :roll: ) they will be much better in the next round and maybe go to the ECF. they would receive massive rigging there to make the series go to at least 6 and you never know what happens then:coleman: