***OFFICIAL*** 2005 NBA FINALS Thread!!!! ***CONFIRMED***

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Originally posted by: iamme

Originally posted by: cheapgoose
man the Kings are going down in the first round. sucks! oh well, there's always next year.

bobby jackson came back tonight, looking like he's ready to play. the kings are still very talented, imo. the sonics have been on a slide as of late and might be susceptible to an upset.

Really depends on if Peja is back in and how banged up Skinner got last night. He went out with a foot injury. If he is out, and Miller is still IL'd it'll be a rough series without a decent center to bang the boards.

Last night I was sad to see the Bulls lose, but it put Indiana against Boston instead of Detroit the first round. I'd actually like to see Indy make a serious run at if they can. It would be very cool for them to pull off a championship for Reggie before he retires and it would just be a very nice way to cap off a very...frustrating....season for them.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: gordita
I will be in DC from may 1 to may 7 and have an opportunity to go for the wizards home game on may 2.
shoud I ?
I have never been to a basketball game before........but I watch it a lot since the good old days of lakers v/s kings.....
how good are those $45 tix ?
are they really high up and u need binocs to see anything or is it just a fun experience?
I would be in training from 8.00-5.00pm but free afterwards.

no idea.....bump for anyone who's been there before

 

[Falloutboy]

Pistons 4tw

 

[iamme]

updated with respective matchup coverages from NBA.com and ESPN.com

 

[Miramonti]

Thx. for the schedules. How about an 8 question series' poll for each matchup, deleting and redoing it after each round?

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: jjsole
Thx. for the schedules. How about an 8 question series' poll for each matchup, deleting and redoing it after each round?

not a bad idea.....also what do you guys think of starting a pick 'n roll league for atot? everyone gets to pick their brackets NCAA style...

 

[iamme]

polls complete. this is quite possibly the most effort i've put into a thread

 

[jalaram]

Great job with the poll. I'm the only one to pick the 76ers so far.

Not to pick nits, but I don't see Spurs-Nuggets.

Otherwise :thumbsup:

 

[meltdown75]

no big predictions here, just wanted to say GO PISTONS!!!

:music: goin' to work!

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: jalaram
Great job with the poll. I'm the only one to pick the 76ers so far.

Not to pick nits, but I don't see Spurs-Nuggets.

Otherwise :thumbsup:

thanks and fixed!

 

[GoingUp]

Lakers didn't make it? :thumbsup:

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
no big predictions here, just wanted to say GO PISTONS!!!

:music: goin' to work!

woohoo!!

:beer:

 

[gordita]

Originally posted by: gordita
I will be in DC from may 1 to may 7 and have an opportunity to go for the wizards home game on may 2.
shoud I ?
I have never been to a basketball game before........but I watch it a lot since the good old days of lakers v/s kings.....
how good are those $45 tix ?
are they really high up and u need binocs to see anything or is it just a fun experience?
I would be in training from 8.00-5.00pm but free afterwards.

bump for someone who can offer some info.........

 

[ShowdOWN]

how did most of u guys pick dallas to lose to houston?

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: gordita

Originally posted by: gordita
I will be in DC from may 1 to may 7 and have an opportunity to go for the wizards home game on may 2.
shoud I ?
I have never been to a basketball game before........but I watch it a lot since the good old days of lakers v/s kings.....
how good are those $45 tix ?
are they really high up and u need binocs to see anything or is it just a fun experience?
I would be in training from 8.00-5.00pm but free afterwards.

bump for someone who can offer some info.........

$45 seem to be the second worst seats in the arena pricewise. I think it would really depend on how far to the front of the section you are. If you are towards the back it might be a bit disappointing. Still, I don't think there are many NBA stadiums where any seat is truly awful. All offer at least decent visibility. And it might be an electric atmosphere (dunno much about wizards fans).

Edit for clarity: Only the middle of the lower seats (i.e. first floor type stuff) will offer you a truly great view. Other seats are generally for "being there" and while you can see, you can't always see subtleties or make out player faces.

 

[psteng19]

My picks.

Miami over Nets
Pistons over Sixers
Celtics over Pacers
Wizards over Bulls

Sun over Grizzlies
Sonics over Kings
Mavs over Rockets
Spurs over Nuggets

 

[gflores]

Miami over Nets
Pistons over Sixers
Pacers over Celtics
Bulls over Wizards

Sun over Grizzlies
Sonics over Kings
Mavs over Rockets
Spurs over Nuggets

Side question: Are there many upsets in the NBA playoffs? I wouldn't think so, since it's based on a 7 game series.

 

[torpid]

7 game first rounds are relatively new. Back when they were 5 game first rounds, upsets were somewhat common. Rarely did an 8 upset a 1, though. Usually it's the 3 and 4 seeds that get upset. As is likely to happen this year.

 

[Capone]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi
If Jefferson comes back, NJ will run circles around the Heat. Worst prediction ever: NJ wins 4-2.

GG

You must be out of your mind. The Nets will be lucky to win one, and thats only if Shaq misses the first game. If Jefferson does come back, what are the Nets going to do? Play him at PF, and take out Collins? With one less big body, it'll just make it easier for Shaq to score and grab some offensive rebounds.

 

[iamme]

playoffs start today!!!

 

[jagr10]

Oh baby! First game is starting. Philly vs Detroit! Iverson and Billups already arguing over which ball they want to play with.

Go Detroit!

 

[BRObedoza]

man Iverson looks motivated. Hope this series is alot closer than all the analysts say

 

[jagr10]

Ya, hopefully we'll see a close game near the end.

Iverson with 2 fouls already and still in the game. lol.

 

[jagr10]

Oh, btw, Houston/Dallas will be one awesome game tonight!

 

[jagr10]

Philly on Fire! 26-12.