Atlanta, I'm sorry.

[Yogi]

Wow.  I thought the Magic will sweep them.  They proved me wrong.  I thought well, no Hinrich means no smart, veteran point guard to maximize that talent and the inevitable iso plays and chucking will start again.  I thought Chicago sweeps.  Then they come and beat Chicago at home, something that was done only about 5 times this entire season.  I'm sorry Atlanta, I will not doubt you again.  Larry Drew is doing an amazing job.

[Bahku]

Like Memphis, a highly under-rated team. I think it has to do with a lack of consistency during the regular season, but they're another team that can "flip the switch" come Playoff time.

[Kenhov]

Whats scary about ATL is that they have a core which is both young and has been together a considerable time. Thats unusual.

[GreenEnvy]

Like Memphis, a highly under-rated team. I think it has to do with a lack of consistency during the regular season, but they're another team that can "flip the switch" come Playoff time.

What makes them a team that can flip a switch? Since their 2008 first-round series with us (granted it was a seven-game series, but one of the most lopsided ever), they have struggled in the playoffs.

In 2009, it took them seven games to beat Miami. Then they failed to not only win a game, but lose by only single-digits to Cleveland. Last year, it again took them seven games to beat their first-round opponent, this time the Bogut-less Bucks. Then they got swept by 101 points by the Magic.


Hardly impressive for a 47- & 53-win team.


I will give them credit this year for knocking off the Magic, though.

[manbehindtheman]

Zaza comes to play in the playoffs!  If the heat win I hope they get knocked off by the hawks.