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204735.39 in reply to 204735.38
Date: 12/26/2011 11:37:35 PM
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Very early in the season to call anything, but I'll go ahead and do it anyways. Celtics vs. Thunder

I like what I saw out of Rondo...looks like he might have developed his shot a bit better, and with that on their team, I think they can make it to the finals this season (though, they'll probably get 4th seed or something). We'll see how it plays out.

I chose the Thunder because they're the only team in the west that doesn't seem completely new and still figuring out what they're doing. If the Mavs or Lakers get it together, I think it's possible for them to make a title run, though they both seem less talented than the Thunder. We'll have to see how the Clippers do as well...

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Date: 12/27/2011 1:18:19 AM
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Interesting choice in the Celts. I think they will be fine once they get Paul Pierce back, I just don't know if they have the energy for the shortened season. They need some scoring off the bench I think too, but we'll see. They have the experience and if they can stay healthy you might be right, who knows.

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Date: 12/27/2011 2:02:13 PM
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You might find these picks a little strange as well but these are who I think will be in championship:

New York Knicks (3rd Seed)

I expect C. Anthony and A. Stoud to do much better with chemistry in their first full season together (even though it is only 66 games). I also expect C. Anthony to kinda name himself the leader after watching him own the 4th quarter vs the celtics. As long as the Knicks can get any progression at all out of people besides Chandler, Melo and Stoud, which I think they can, they should be a title contender.

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Denver Nuggets (3rd Seed)

No one has ever said anything about the nuggets, but clearly they are better then the Mavs who the completely destroyed. They also have probably one of the best benches and the most depth in the entire NBA in my opinion. With Ty Lawson and Danilo Gallinari both becoming lead roles, I expect them to make it far in the playoffs as well... they might even win it.

Murray/Harris/MPJ/Grant/Jokic - 2020 NBA Champs
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Date: 12/27/2011 2:27:18 PM
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That is very interesting. My question is, how do you think the Knicks stop the Heat with their pathetic defense? The only guy that knows what defense is, is Chandler, and the coach has no clue...

I think once Baron Davis gets healthy and gets in shape he gives them a solid PG option as well, but again, he has no D. I can see the Knickerbockers in the ECF, but I can't rationalize in my head how they can get by Miami.

As for the Nugs, well sure they are young and are deep, but they couldn't make it to the finals with Chauncey and Carmelo both playing out of their minds. I think a 3 seed is possible because of youth and depth though. Especially when they get their players back from overseas. I like the outside the box thinking here though and do like watching them play. Will be interesting to follow.

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Date: 12/27/2011 3:00:24 PM
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Nuggets are a season team...they'll win a bunch of games because they have so much depth, but when it comes down to playoffs I don't think they have enough raw talent on their main players to be able to break through. I'd say they get 5th seed and are out after the first round.

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Date: 12/27/2011 4:39:59 PM
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The problem with the Clippers, is that they are the clippers. Someone will get injured and season will be lost.

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204735.45 in reply to 204735.35
Date: 12/28/2011 12:17:35 PM
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boi u crazyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kobe is the black mamba, best player in the nba as we speak and period! Clippers aint that good 4 real

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Date: 12/28/2011 7:30:48 PM
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not sure u have heard of him but if u have, the best player in the nba kevin durant. this season alone durant already averages 3.8 more points a game more than bryant

we will c at the end of the season about the clippers and lakers. i still think they r better than the lakers right now.

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Date: 12/28/2011 11:07:00 PM
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Clippers did not make their case tonight, although the Nuggets have looked very good...

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Date: 12/29/2011 9:47:33 PM
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One thing many ppl fail to realize iz that points are not the main factor in a player being better than the other. if that was the case, kareem is the best all time. Not true.

Kobe has a bad knee, bad ankle, and torn hand ligament and still averaging 25,5, and five plus a game. That's greatness. So don't go there you won't suceed. Duran is definatley top five( with kobe, wade, rose, and james) but not number one. We will see, but i can already tell the clips will b no good.

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Date: 12/29/2011 9:59:12 PM
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KD dropped 66 in a charity game this summer. U just dont do that. I know Kobe dropped 81 against the Raptors a couple years ago but that was when he was younger. KD is the best player in the NBA at this moment

Last edited by Beast at 12/31/2011 8:51:03 AM

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