The 2014 Playoffs thread

[Rondo9]

It really sucks to see Jeremy Lamb glued to the bench in favour of a 34 year old Caron Butler and a 39 year old Derek Fisher.

It's all about experience. I wonder if the Celtics could trade for Jeremy Lamb though.....

[SparzWizard]

So which team is going to pull a Miami Game 6 2012 tonight?

[slamtheking]

who else thinks that with the way Atlanta is playing Indy this series they're ecstatic swapping out Smith for Milsap? 

I seriously think Atlanta is going to be one of 'buyer' teams this offseason.  if they can land a bit more depth to the bench with Horford returning, they could be a really good team next year.

[PhoSita]

That Westbrook dunk off a Durant missed three (like, he caught the shot in mid-air next to the basket and dunked it) was unreal.

Bomani Jones put it best -- that's a play no other man Westbrook's size would even consider trying to do.

[SHAQATTACK]

who else thinks that with the way Atlanta is playing Indy this series they're ecstatic swapping out Smith for Milsap? 

I seriously think Atlanta is going to be one of 'buyer' teams this offseason.  if they can land a bit more depth to the bench with Horford returning, they could be a really good team next year.

Smith is a bit like our Jeff Green.....sometimes he is motivated and sometimes he is not.  Milsap plays his tail off every night....unlike the for mentioned.

[SparzWizard]

That's it. Atlanta had the series in the bag. They "choked" it away.

Pacers will wrap it up in 7. Looking at this Pacers team, they're so overrated. I hate the Heat and never rooted for them in any games, but if they ever meet in the ECF...I don't mind watching them burning the Pacers down for a third straight year. I just hate watching teams making it to the conference finals with locker room and team chemistry problems.

[PhoSita]

That's it. Atlanta had the series in the bag. They "choked" it away.

Pacers will wrap it up in 7. Looking at this Pacers team, they're so overrated. I hate the Heat and never rooted for them in any games, but if they ever meet in the ECF...I don't mind watching them burning the Pacers down for a third straight year. I just hate watching teams making it to the conference finals with locker room and team chemistry problems.

I could totally see Atlanta winning Game 7.  Anything could happen in this series.

As for Indiana, I think this is a matchup dependent team.  Against a different team they could very well look a lot better.  But there really is something off about this group.  I was expecting them to flip a switch once the playoffs arrived, but if anything they've looked worse.

[Rondo9]

So! I hope the Oklahoma writer feels bad that he called Kevin Durant "Mr. Unreliable"!

[hpantazo]

Glen Davis with a cheap low shoulder into Jermaine Oneal. Very stupid move. He took out JO's knee, possibly took out JO for the playoffs

[Yoki_IsTheName]

If Draymond Green is about a couple inches more taller, he'll be a spectacular Power Forward. I'm  really loving the way he plays, his approach to the game, his toughness and energy.

Unfortunately, he may not grow anymore. But if he develops a consistent 3 point shot, you're looking at a star SF.

[timobusa]

2 words. MIKE SCOTT

[SparzWizard]

Glen Davis with a cheap low shoulder into Jermaine Oneal. Very stupid move. He took out JO's knee, possibly took out JO for the playoffs

Of course...watching a former Celtic taking out another former Celtic. They got inside information about each other as former Celtics. 

[SparzWizard]

So...three teams just forced Game 7's all on the same night. I wonder if Friday's three teams can force Game 7's as well.

This is the most exciting first-round ever that excludes LAL, NY, and BOS.

Somewhere in a dark lair, LeBron is just sleeping on a couch chilling like a villain.

[SparzWizard]

A must-win game for Paul Pierce and KG again. I remember watching Game 6 of BOS vs NYK last year...that sparked a 20-0 run in the 4th quarter. It was a legendary to live through.

I hope The Truth and The Big Ticket can show their veteran experiences again tonight!

But the Raptors do not want to travel back to Canada for a Game 7, so I got the Raptors in 6 tonight. 113-107 Raptors.

[SparzWizard]

Wow. I'm surprised. Toronto is getting picked apart.

Pierce and KG putting up some solid plays tonight. They double-team JJ a lot, leaving DWill open. If a Game 7 is forced...I give Brooklyn the edge for Game 7 vet experiences.