OKC are dying in the arse for whatever reason. I was jumping on their bandwagon only a few pages ago, but I'm getting off now. I think next year we'll see their best.

They'll take 1, maybe 2, games off the Lakers, but I just don't see them having the consistency against a strong and experienced Lakers team.

If they didn't end 8th, played the Mavs, Suns or even Utah and got deep, then I'd back them for the upset, but Lakers first round is too big an ask.

If they're going to be any chance, they've gotta take one of the first two games in LA.

eStoniaNBoY

Switzerland439 Posts

April 13 2010 13:02 GMT

#2182

"I think next year we'll see their best."

Hah, remember Portland bandwagon? Roy, Aldridge, Oden & Co. Where are they now?

If they don't totally choke my bet is on 7 games. Durant has to make it. OKC is no worse than Bobcats, Portland.

KOFgokuon

United States14899 Posts

April 13 2010 13:42 GMT

#2183

they're all on injured reserve
come on you can't knock portland when they lose their 2 centers and now lose their starting 2 guard
well maybe you can knock them for drafting oden in the first place =p

Klogon

MURICA15980 Posts

April 13 2010 14:14 GMT

#2184

Considering Portland's injury list, they're doing just fine this season.

RowdierBob

Australia13293 Posts

April 13 2010 15:20 GMT

#2185

On April 13 2010 22:02 eStoniaNBoY wrote:
"I think next year we'll see their best."

Hah, remember Portland bandwagon? Roy, Aldridge, Oden & Co. Where are they now?

If they don't totally choke my bet is on 7 games. Durant has to make it. OKC is no worse than Bobcats, Portland.

I don't think they'll be able to sustain themselves at the level of intensity they will need to upset the Lakers. They're a young bunch with little (if any?) playoff experience behind them, and it's going to be a whole different kettle of fish -- particularly against the defending champs.

Can they win? Of course. Will they win? No.

If OKC had a "softer" first round opponent (Dallas, Phoenix or even Denver) and got through, I think they could really give the Lakers trouble (bracket willing). But I think the defending NBA champ Lakers in their first ever playoff series is the worst case scenario for OKC.

I really, really hope I'm wrong though. I'm a massive Durant fan and I'd love to see OKC spoil LA.

bdams19

United States1316 Posts

April 13 2010 17:52 GMT

#2186

lol did anyone see nate mcmillin block kmart from getting the ball from the stands

Judicator

United States7270 Posts

April 13 2010 23:55 GMT

#2187

On April 13 2010 22:42 KOFgokuon wrote:
they're all on injured reserve
come on you can't knock portland when they lose their 2 centers and now lose their starting 2 guard
well maybe you can knock them for drafting oden in the first place =p

It's hard to knock them for that too, Oden really stepped in that NCAA championship game and showed some real skills, it's a shame too because it's not like he's Kwame Brown kind of bullshit.

In other news, Paxson shoved Del Negro, that's just hilarious to imagine.

unknown.sam

Philippines2701 Posts

April 14 2010 01:40 GMT

#2188

i had no idea things were getting ugly (between paxson and del negro) in chicago.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A2KIPHzXF8VLaTABChG8vLYF?slug=aw-paxsondelnegro041310

KOFgokuon

United States14899 Posts

April 14 2010 02:13 GMT

#2189

On April 14 2010 08:55 Judicator wrote:

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well, they knew that his legs were different lengths, and bad legs are the bane for big men
should have been a flag

Xeris

Iran17695 Posts

April 14 2010 02:19 GMT

#2190

i truly don't think portland would have been all that much better with their players not injured. it's not like they were lighting the league up before injuries happened.

unknown.sam

Philippines2701 Posts

April 14 2010 02:44 GMT

#2191

looks like roy is likely out for the season as well as the playoffs. his so called sore/sprained knee OR knee contusion actually turned out to be a torn meniscus

iLoveKT

Philippines3615 Posts

April 14 2010 02:56 GMT

#2192

rose just schooled rondo and the entire celtics. playoffs baby!!!

Judicator

United States7270 Posts

April 14 2010 03:14 GMT

#2193

On April 14 2010 11:56 iLoveKT wrote:
rose just schooled rondo and the entire celtics. playoffs baby!!!

If Toronto loses or if they win again.

tonight

United States11130 Posts

April 14 2010 04:47 GMT

#2194

Suns embarrassing the Nuggets.

Hyperionnn

Turkey4968 Posts

April 14 2010 05:12 GMT

#2195

Everybody can have his carrer night vs warriors imo (millsap 24 rebs wow)

BlueRoyaL

United States2493 Posts

April 14 2010 21:56 GMT

#2196

yeah, the 70point first half by suns vs nuggets was pretty crazy. i still think the nuggets woulda won if they had their best in the game, frekin injuries =(

tonight

United States11130 Posts

April 14 2010 22:01 GMT

#2197

Now the Suns just have to beat Utah!

Judicator

United States7270 Posts

April 15 2010 02:38 GMT

#2198

Last night of NBA season with the Bulls clinching their playoff spot with a win. Also, how goes the TL fantasy league?

Kenpachi

United States9908 Posts

April 15 2010 02:55 GMT

#2199

recently, ive been getting into professional basketball. i know big names and not just Kobe and Lebron lol. Is there anywhere where i can get more knowledge and stuff? I cant watch games cuz my TV is usually in use.