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NBA Playoffs |OT| AKA Derrick Rose's family time

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panthapanda

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MetalFearSolid said:
Why the fuck are you y'all hoping for the Raptors of all teams to be the matchup to get upset.

Isn't bad enough we spent the past few years in mediocre irrelevance in the basketball world.?
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The Raptors are a great basketball team but are they as good in the Playoffs? They should win against the Pacers but if they put up some stinkers like they usually do in the Playoffs, then would it even be a surprise? I like the Raps, I'll root for anyone not named LeBron when my Hawks get eliminated tho. I hope the Raps do get over the hump and shake that stigma of Playoff duds. We didn't shake our 2nd rd exit status until last year :/
 
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megalowho

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Celtics fan checking in. No one's gonna pick us against the Hawks but everyone's been doubting us for two seasons now, no surprise there. Should be a good defensive series. Ready for some playoff basketball.
 
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LyleLanley

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megalowho said:
Celtics fan checking in. No one's gonna pick us against the Hawks but everyone's been doubting us for two seasons now, no surprise there. Should be a good defensive series. Ready for some playoff basketball.
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Playing the Hawks on the road was probably the worst outcome we could've got but at least it's better than last year.
 
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megalowho

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LyleLanley said:
Playing the Hawks on the road was probably the worst outcome we could've got but at least it's better than last year.
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Rediscovering their game in the second half against the Heat in a big way was worth it. To stumble into the first round after a blowout loss with the way they've been playing lately, I wouldn't feel confident no matter the opponent.

And yea, this is far from last year's Cavs round 1 matchup. Not ideal but the C's can compete with any team in the East.
 
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RBH

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I really don't know what to make of the Hawks.

I'm just annoyed by how badly they fucked up yesterday. Facing a depleted Washington team, they could've won the division, gotten the #3 seed, and then (potentially) avoided Cleveland until the conference finals.

Now all of that is out the window, and I'm honestly not sure of their chances against the Celtics.

I'll say Hawks in 7, but with a sense of hesitancy.
 
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ITS NORMAN POWELL TIME RAPTORSGAF

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johancruijff

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Let's go Celtics TUD TUD TUTUTUD

my schedule is already fucked up, at least now i have something interesting to watch during the next nights

we don't have a GAF bracket game?
 
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RBH

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EASTERN CONFERENCE - FIRST ROUND

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Detroit Pistons
Game 1 -- Sun. April 17, Detroit at Cleveland, 3 p.m., ABC/R
Game 2 -- Wed. April 20, Detroit at Cleveland, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Fri. April 22, Cleveland at Detroit, 7 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 -- Sun. April 24, Cleveland at Detroit, 8:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Tue. April 26, Detroit at Cleveland, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. April 28, Cleveland at Detroit, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. April 30, Detroit at Cleveland, TBD, TNT

* * *

(2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Indiana Pacers
Game 1 -- Sat. April 16, Indiana at Toronto, 12:30 p.m. , ESPN
Game 2 -- Mon. April 18, Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m., NBA TV
Game 3 -- Thu. April 21, Toronto at Indiana, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV
Game 4 -- Sat. April 23, Toronto at Indiana, 3 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Tue. April 26 , Indiana at Toronto, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. April 29, Toronto at Indiana, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 1, Indiana at Toronto, TBD, TBD

* * *

(3) Miami Heat vs. (6) Charlotte Hornets
Game 1 -- Sun. April 17, Charlotte at Miami, 5:30 p.m., TNT
Game 2 -- Wed. April 20, Charlotte at Miami, 7 p.m., NBA TV
Game 3 -- Sat. April 23, Miami at Charlotte, 5:30 p.m., TNT
Game 4 -- Mon. April 25, Miami at Charlotte, TBD, TBD
Game 5 * Wed. April 27, Charlotte at Miami, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. April 29, Miami at Charlotte, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 1, Charlotte at Miami, TBD, TBD

* * *

(4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Boston Celtics
Game 1 -- Sat. April 16, Boston at Atlanta, 7 p.m., ESPN
Game 2 -- Tue. April 19, Boston at Atlanta, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Fri. April 22, Atlanta at Boston, 8 p.m., ESPN2
Game 4 -- Sun. April 24, Atlanta at Boston, 6 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Tue. April 26, Boston at Atlanta, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. April 28, Atlanta at Boston, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. April 30, Boston at Atlanta, TBD, TNT

WESTERN CONFERENCE - FIRST ROUND

(1) Golden State Warriors vs. (8) Houston Rockets
Game 1 -- Sat. April 16, Houston at Golden State, 3:30 p.m., ABC/R
Game 2 -- Mon. April 18, Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Thu. April 21, Golden State at Houston, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 4 -- Sun. April 24, Golden State at Houston, 3:30 p.m., ABC/R
Game 5 * Wed. April 27, Houston at Golden State, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. April 29, Golden State at Houston, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 1, Houston at Golden State, TBD, TBD

* * *

(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (7) Memphis Grizzlies
Game 1 -- Sun. April 17, Memphis at San Antonio, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 2 -- Tue. April 19, Memphis at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Fri. April 22, San Antonio at Memphis, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 -- Sun. April 24, San Antonio at Memphis, 1 p.m., ABC
Game 5 * Tue. April 26, Memphis at San Antonio, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. April 28, San Antonio at Memphis, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. April 30, Memphis at San Antonio, TBD, TNT

* * *

(3) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (6) Dallas Mavericks
Game 1 -- Sat. April 16, Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 2 -- Mon. April 18, Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Thu. April 21, Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 4 -- Sat. April 23, Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8 p.m., ESPN/R
Game 5 * Mon. April 25, Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. April 28, Oklahoma City at Dallas, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. April 30, Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD, TNT

* * *

(4) L.A. Clippers vs. (5) Portland Trail Blazers
Game 1 -- Sun. April 17, Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 2 -- Wed. April 20, Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Sat. April 23, L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 -- Mon. April 25, L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Wed. April 27, Portland at L.A. Clippers, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. April 29, L.A. Clippers at Portland, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 1, Portland at L.A. Clippers, TBD, TBD


* = if necessary
All times are Eastern
TBD - To Be Determined
R - ESPN Radio



http://www.nba.com/news/2016-nba-playoffs-first-round-schedule/
 
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Ninjimbo

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I don't have a ton of confidence in my Heat right now. Wade is nursing a hurt shoulder. Whiteside, Winslow and Richardson are in the playoffs for the first time. Going by what happened last night, they could implode on the basketball court any time the pressure seeps in. Johnson, Dragic and Deng are good but I feel like they're not enough.

I'm going to pick the Heat to win in six games for the first round because how can anyone have faith in the Hornets? They got good players, yeah. But I haven't seen them win anything. The only guy I trust to do damage consistently is Jefferson since the guy is incredibly skilled. All the other guys like Walker, Lin, Batum, they're wild cards and can swing both ways. The only way I see the Hornerts pulling it off is if they're nailing their threes.

I really want a Heat-Cavs series. I wish they would have ended up in the fourth or fifth spot. Oh well.
 
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Hippopuncher12

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Man the Cav's. How often do you see a 1 seed with a 3-1 losing reg season record against the 8 seed? Granted last night didn't really count but still.
 
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phanphare

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Hornets are about to surprise the rest of the NBA, it seems. looking at both teams, their depth, who can get really get going, and how they've been playing lately I'd be surprised if that series went to 6 games
 
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Eos

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Spurs got lucky by getting the Grizzlies. They better get their offense clicking before they move onto the next round because it's been awful the past couple of weeks.
 
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Ronin Ray

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Eos said:
Spurs got lucky by getting the Grizzlies. They better get their offense clicking before they move onto the next round because it's been awful the past couple of weeks.
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What happened to Danny Greens Shot and Parker looks older then Tim and Manu at times.
 
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Jarate

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Also, im working on an offseason thread because all the celtics fans wanted one.

I know this isn't the purtiest thread in the world, but I seem to be the only one willing to do these things :| Please, someone with actual talent tell me you'd rather do them
 
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Ronin Ray

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Liquidsnake said:
Im So happy Houston made it, I really want to watch the meltdown of this team, as they get swept. It will make my year.
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Is it a meltdown ? There playing the Warriors and are suppose to lose. There is nothing left to meltdown. The team is a puddle on the floor at this point. Houston fans should act like they won the Championship if they get one game off of the Warriors.
 
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Anth0ny

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honestly, I feel like the jays run last year is enough playoff success to sustain toronto for a good 10 years

I can see the raps going out first round, leafs continue to be in last place with no real improvement being made each year, and the jays missing the playoffs this year
 
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Liquidsnake

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Ronin Ray said:
Is it a meltdown ? There playing the Warriors and are suppose to lose. There is nothing left to meltdown. The team is a puddle on the floor at this point. Houston fans should act like they won the Championship if they get one game off of the Warriors.
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The emotional meltdown will be fun to watch for me. I want them to be tortured.
 
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Tom Penny

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LyleLanley said:
Playing the Hawks on the road was probably the worst outcome we could've got but at least it's better than last year.
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Miami was the best matchup with their lack if the 3 ball. For some reason ATL teams is putting up Curry numbers against the Celtics this season from deep. At the end of the day if they play D they will be in it..if not they cant score in half court good enough to win.
 
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Eos

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Ronin Ray said:
What happened to Danny Greens Shot and Parker looks older then Tim and Manu at times.
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Danny green hasn't shot good since the 2014 finals. I think it's a mental thing because he said it himself he hasn't really changed much in his shooting form. Only reason we have him still imo is because of how good defensively he is, especially when paired up with kawhi.
 
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deadeye

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Spurs fan here. Love the OT, but none of those 3 are going to be playing for the Grizz. No complaints. Should be an easy sweep.
 
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phanphare

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just a friendly reminder: Lance Stephenson is back in the playoffs

set your clocks, change your plans, do what you gotta do

time for born ready to put the team on his back
 
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Into

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Things that will happen:

1. Celtics win a thrilling 7 game series against Hawks
2. Beverly injures Steph, makes it a competitive series
3. Dallas takes OKC to 6 games before losing.
4. Portland and Clippers go 7 games, Portland wins.
5. Deeetroiiiiit baskeeeeetbaaaal takes a 2-1 lead against Cavs, but lose 4-2.
 
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Ronin Ray

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Liquidsnake said:
The emotional meltdown will be fun to watch for me. I want them to be tortured.
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I got some bad news for you my man. There going to get swept and not care. There is going to be no emotional meltdown what so ever. There going to be happy to be done with the season and go on with there millionaire dollar life's. The emotional meltdown is going to happen next year or this off season when we get see what James Harden will do next. Is there another kardashian he can date? Stay tuned and find out
 
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panthapanda

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RBH said:
I really don't know what to make of the Hawks.

I'm just annoyed by how badly they fucked up yesterday. Facing a depleted Washington team, they could've won the division, gotten the #3 seed, and then (potentially) avoided Cleveland until the conference finals.

Now all of that is out the window, and I'm honestly not sure of their chances against the Celtics.

I'll say Hawks in 7, but with a sense of hesitancy.
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If we won that game, then we face the Heat. Out of the 3 opponents, the Heat is the most fearsome. Too much veteran leadership. The Hawks arlready said they didn't care about 3rd since we were guarantee 4th anyway. I think they threw the game once they were notified Boston was in the lead. Even if Miami came back and won, we get Charlotte and that's even better than the Celtics. Either way, none of those teams can guard our front court. Except the Heat.
 
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Tom Penny

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panthapanda said:
If we won that game, then we face the Heat. Out of the 3 opponents, the Heat is the most fearsome. Too much veteran leadership. The Hawks arlready said they didn't care about 3rd since we were guarantee 4th anyway. I think they threw the game once they were notified Boston was in the lead. Even if Miami came back and won, we get Charlotte and that's even better than the Celtics. Either way, none of those teams can guard our front court. Except the Heat.
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Im sure they threw the game to win the prize of playing the Cavs in the 2nd round.
 
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panthapanda

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Tom Penny said:
Im sure they threw the game to win the prize of playing the Cavs in the 2nd round.
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That doesn't matter. You have to go through Cavs or Toronto either way. Cavs more than likely as LeBron is the ultimate gatekeeper. Why should it matter when you have to face him eventually anyway? Playing the Heat then the Raps are about in the same difficulty range as Celtics then Cavs.

Hawks don't get any respect from refs, do you know how frustrating it would be to watch a series between the Heat, Raptors, then Cavs? Would rather be 2nd Rd exits and just watch the finals.

Besides, the throwing the game thing isn't my assumption alone. heat think the same according to the media and I can see the Heat being a worse opponent for us.
 
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how all the other team's have multiple players in the OP post yet with the Mavs it's just Dirk. Makes it look like it's the Thunder vs Dirk by himself.


Mark Cuban is the worst.......
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