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Post by gk on May 3, 2009 12:38:46 GMT -6
I'm not sure which team looks worse: Miami or Atlanta. Either way, I'm thinking another sweep is in order.
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Post by fatmenace on May 3, 2009 13:32:21 GMT -6
Atlanta won't go away quietly.
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Post by gk on May 3, 2009 20:37:44 GMT -6
I disagree. They will go away. And quietly.
Maybe not quietly, but I would be shocked to see it go 6 games. I'm more worried about Josh Smith roundhousing Delonte West or something than I am of the Cavs losing this series.
You know, a month ago I thought the Cavs had one of the hardest roads a #1 seed would have to traverse. On paper you think:
Round 1: Pistons. OK Detroit is a playoff tested team and is always a tough home opponent. Round 2: They'll probably get the Heat and D-Wade is one of the best non-Lebron players in the league. And who knows? The refs might go all touchy with him. Round 3: Defending champ Celtics. 'Nuff said.
As it turns out, the Pistons couldn't wait to go home for the Summer. The Heat couldn't beat an extremely undisciplined Hawks team. And the Celtics are without KG (presuming he doesn't make a comeback, which he might) and barely got past a #7 seed.
Now they have as easy a road as could be expected.
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Post by gk on May 3, 2009 20:38:36 GMT -6
By the way, if by some miracle the Nuggets beat the Lakers to get to the Finals, I am cashing in my retirement (what's left of it) to get tickets.
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Post by fatmenace on May 5, 2009 21:12:41 GMT -6
told you.
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Post by gk on May 5, 2009 21:42:54 GMT -6
So much for being rusty.
You have to kind of figure: Atlanta just played 7 games against a pretty undisciplined, unorganized team. The Cavs actually play well together. It's not just one guy and a bunch of garbage like the heat. It's One Guy and a terrific supporting cast. It'll take them a couple games to adjust to playing a professional squad.
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Post by gk on May 5, 2009 21:43:24 GMT -6
Oh, and this was just what I expected of this series.
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Post by gk on May 11, 2009 21:40:47 GMT -6
That was about as quiet as they could have been.
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Post by fatmenace on May 11, 2009 22:14:28 GMT -6
This highlights how awful the East is. Next round's opponent won't be any good. Well, Boston will play hard, won't get swept. Orland would get swept.
I would love to see a Denver-Cleveland series. I think Denver can beat LA in 5 right now.
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Post by gk on May 12, 2009 6:56:45 GMT -6
How quickly do playoff tickets go on sale after the matchup is established?
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Post by gk on May 12, 2009 7:00:53 GMT -6
Oh and what happens if you buy a ticket for a game that doesn't happen?
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Post by fatmenace on May 12, 2009 11:44:39 GMT -6
I would assume you get refunded. I think the go on sale immediately after the matchup is established. Although season ticket holders might have an opportunity to buy before that.
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Post by fatmenace on May 12, 2009 22:31:22 GMT -6
I haven't been as excited for a series that didn't involve the Spurs as I am for Denver/LA.
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Post by fatmenace on May 12, 2009 22:31:42 GMT -6
That beeping sound when the shot clock winds down is incredibly annoying.
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Post by fatmenace on May 17, 2009 22:02:37 GMT -6
Are we thinking Cleveland sweeps Orlando? I've been wrong about every series this post season, so I don't even know anymore.
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