Gotterdammerung's 2015 Playoff Picks!

[Gotterdammerung]

Eastern Conference

Brooklyn Nets @ Atlanta Hawks
The Nets can win if C Brook Lopez keeps playing like an All-Star and overpowers C Horford, forcing the Hawks to double-team him and open up shots for the Nets' perimeter guys. However, the Hawks will win because they are a well-oiled machine where players will consistently step up and cover for one another. Moreover, they're a confident team led by a superior coach, and will be too multi-dimensional for the Nets to counteract.
Hawks in 5
:kobe:
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers
The Celtics can steal this series if their deep backcourt controls PG Kyrie Irving. The Celtics actually flourished after the all-star break, and are rolling right now. However, the Cavaliers will win handily because LBJ will dominate the Celtics by feeding easy buckets to C Mozgov and PF Thompson, taking pressure off playoff-rookies in Love & Irving.
Cavaliers in 5
:lebronamazed:

Milwaukee Bucks @ Chicago Bulls
The Bucks can steal this series if F Middleton limits Butler and PG MCW destroys Rose, and their collective athleticism and length forces the tempo into their liking. However, the Bulls will win because even if PG Rose and SG Butler are shut down, they can go to Pau Gasol

[T_L_P]

Timmy and Tiago gonna clown Blake tbh.

[Gotterdammerung]

Timmy and Tiago gonna clown Blake tbh.
I understand the homer logic, but let's be rational and empirical:
Griffin & Jordan are more athletic than Duncan & Splitter.

Suppose if you were the Clippers Coach, how would you gameplan to beat the Spurs?

[Legends66NBA7]

Raptors play at a slower pace than the Wizards.

The Wizards want to play inside and run pick and roll to run their offense. Don't think their bench makes enough of a difference, though. I think that's where the Raptors can make make a real difference in the series.

[ISHGoat]

Raps in 4

[Real14]

Raps in 4
:roll:

[Gotterdammerung]

2015 NBA Playoff Conference Picks

East Conference Finals

Atlanta can win because they're still being disrespected despite winning 60 games in the regular season and homecourt advantage. That disrespect can motivate teams, and this Hawks team is very balanced and rather confident. As long their defensive ace Carroll can minimize LBJ, keep him firing bricks from outside, that will force the rest of the Cavaliers to play beyond their capabilities.
:lebronamazed:
However, Cleveland will win because they still have the best player in the league in LBJ who will have plenty of help from a solid roster. Irving will have had enough rest for his knees, and be rejuvenated, and the perimeter corps will keep the Hawks' defense from collapsing into the paint.

Cavaliers in 6

West Conference Finals

Houston could win if Dwight Howard completely dominates the interior, controls the boards and slows down the Warriors' high octane offense. They are surging after an incredible comeback from two straight 25 point blowout losses, and may need every inch of that to counteract one of the best teams in league history.
:durantunimpressed:
Warriors will win because MVP Curry will win his matchup with his main rival, the Beard and the Houston depth will be woefully exposed in this series, what the top-heavy Clippers couldn't. After all they are deeper, stronger as well as mentally tougher, and the aura of destiny.
:kobe:
Warriors in 5

[inclinerator]

not bad only 1 off in te first round

[Gotterdammerung]

2015 Finals

If LBJ stays in attack mode the entire time, and Kyrie Irving is healthy, the Cavaliers can possibly stretch the series, turn it into an attrition and wear down the Warriors' superior depth.

If the Warriors take care of the ball, and both Splash Brothers show no lingering effects from the Conference Finals, continue to bomb the ball, defend and pass well, they'll win. They are the class of the 2015 NBA edition, and clinching the title will ensure that they are in the All-Time Great Teams club.*

Warriors should win in 6, but don't be surprised if the Cavaliers steal the series.


* 1964 Celtics, 67 Sixers, 71 Bucks, 72 Lakers, 86 Celtics, 87 Lakers, 91 Bulls, 96 Bulls, 2001 Lakers, 08 Celtics, 12 Heat, 14 Spurs.