I'm glad to see Bynum finally coming into his own. Been waiting for him to play like this for a long time. If Pau can get his game going and Odom can stay consistent, another Lakers threepeat is very likely.

BloodNinja

United States2791 Posts

April 29 2011 04:20 GMT

#389

On April 29 2011 13:17 fishbowl wrote:
I'm glad to see Bynum finally coming into his own. Been waiting for him to play like this for a long time. If Pau can get his game going and Odom can stay consistent, another Lakers threepeat is very likely.

Bynum has had the talent for a couple years now. That shouldn't be surprising anyone. His issue has always been staying healthy. If he isn't healthy the Lakers take a step back.

fishbowl

United States1575 Posts

April 29 2011 05:29 GMT

#390

Yeah, that's what I meant. He's been really injury prone, but him playing healthy really puts the Lakers on another level.

Brees

Marshall Islands3404 Posts

April 29 2011 05:48 GMT

#391

Durant returns with a vengeance this year maybe, ive been fascinated with his play since the first time I watched him at Texas

igotmyown

United States4291 Posts

April 29 2011 07:19 GMT

#392

On April 29 2011 13:13 a176 wrote:
is anyone actually surprised orlando lost ?

Um, did you see the predictions?

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewpost.php?post_id=8763321

On April 13 2011 16:54 Roffles wrote:

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Too bad the Hawks have been playing like ass the last few weeks.

Check the page before that post, and nobody thought Orlando would lose, I was the only doubter (and to be fair I was only relaying a stat argument I heard).

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

April 29 2011 08:14 GMT

#393

On April 29 2011 13:13 a176 wrote:
is anyone actually surprised orlando lost ?

I think we all knew that the east was so bad that we wouldn't be surprised if any of the bottom 7 teams lost.

icystorage

Jollibee19350 Posts

April 29 2011 09:13 GMT

#394

portland :'(
we'll be back next year. id bet on that.

RowdierBob

Australia13423 Posts

April 29 2011 11:07 GMT

#395

So disappointed in Portland... They just can't make a shot to save their lives when it matters.

Kudos to Dallas though--they made some really tough shots down the stretch.

Bynum did well against an undersized Hornets, but it'll be interesting to see how he goes playing Chandler.

Can't believe how bad Orlando is. I really believe they'd be a sub .500 team without Dwight and maybe miss the playoffs this year. Even LeBron had some help at the Cavs. Dwight has... Nelson and Turkeyglue? Says it all really.

One thing I will add though: I agree with a poster in here about the refs letting the Hawks basically assault Dwight night in and out. Pachulia in particular didn't even try and hide it tonight and was just out there to mug Howard all game. Fair enough too as the Magic are so bad when you limit Dwight's influence, but he doesn't get a lot of love from the refs.

So... Chicago vs Atlanta--I think this one could go either way. Chicago would normally be a lay down misere, but they're not playing great ATM and Atlanta are surprising a few people with their tough play. I'll go for the Bulls but it will be close.

Boston v Miami--damn this will be epic. Easily the pick of the second round for me. I really don't know which way to go but I just hope there will be blood.

Lakers v Mavs--Dallas is too inconsistent. They'll probably take a couple, but Lakers are pretty much a better team at each position except for PF. Both teams have pretty deep benches though so could be good. And please stop giving playing time to Stojakovic. I don't how that guy gets and NBA contract each time.

OKC to enjoy their extra day off and watch the Grizz and Spurs kill eachother.

Ferrose

United States11378 Posts

April 29 2011 17:07 GMT

#396

I find it really hard to believe that the Lakers and Mavs haven't met in the playoffs since like 1988 or something. They're both in the playoffs every year.

andrewlt

United States7702 Posts

April 29 2011 17:17 GMT

#397

On April 29 2011 13:13 a176 wrote:
is anyone actually surprised orlando lost ?

I think the surprise is more that Atlanta won. Point differential is a better predictor of future results rather than plain win/loss and the Hawks had a negative point differential this year.

VENDIZ

1575 Posts

April 29 2011 18:09 GMT

#398

I'll be übersurprised if the Bulls doesn't make the conference finals now, with Capt. Kirk out, the Hawks lose depth, and they'll meet a much better defensive team than Orlando!

Also think the Heat will get stomped by the Celtics.. predicting Bulls vs. Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals!

BloodNinja

United States2791 Posts

April 29 2011 18:16 GMT

#399

On April 30 2011 02:07 Ferrose wrote:
I find it really hard to believe that the Lakers and Mavs haven't met in the playoffs since like 1988 or something. They're both in the playoffs every year.

They both have been high seeds recently and the Mavs have had issues making out of the first round recently. So we haven't seen this matchup in awhile.

Creationism

China505 Posts

April 29 2011 18:17 GMT

#400

I cannot wait for Lakers/Mavs. I can smell the blood already