*** Official 2014-2015 NBA Playoff thread ***

[manly]

Yes because being 1-1 then losing a game at the last second means they're done. Bulls don't have what it takes to win an entire series. Even without Love the Cavs were 1 second away from winning the game.

Close doesn't count, this is hoops, not horseshoes.

Not saying the Cavs won't rally to advance but the Bulls have at least a 50% shot now. Historically the winner of game 3 going up 2-1 is a 70%ish favorite. LeBron has a good track record in recent years at coming back in series but if Kyrie remains gimpy, I think the Cavs are done. It's nearly a must-win for them in game 4.

 

[lupi]

on the plus side gasol likely out next game.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

This Cavs-Bulls series is turning out more exciting games than I had anticipated. Back to back games won with buzzer beaters from former league MVPs.

 

[manly]

I don't watch much hoops these days but judging from the 4th quarter grind-fest, the Bulls still run the same old 90s-era Thibs offense that won't win an NBA championship.

Having said that, they probably had the game if they didn't cling to the idea that D-Rose is still their best offensive player right now. He had a great game 3, but I'd at least give Jimmy Butler a few more looks.

 

[QueBert]

That is because Cavs get to play with 8 person team, 5 players and 3 referees. With a 5 - 5 match-up, Cavs don't stand a chance.

You mean like when James was clearly fouled with a second left and no call was made? He stil;l came back to hit the clutch winning shot though.

WAH
WAH
WAAAH!

Bulls are done

 

[DesiPower]

You mean like when James was clearly fouled with a second left and no call was made? He stil;l came back to hit the clutch winning shot though.

WAH
WAH
WAAAH!

Bulls are done

If you wear lebron glasses the sure, it was a foul. Just because he started crying and whining and complaining, which, btw, would have gotten any other player a T, does not mean that it was a real foul.

 

[lupi]

as mediocre as cavs have seemingly tried for, don't think bulls will win another without gasol.

 

[DesiPower]

Rockets are done... Clippers are a force to be reckoned with, I am betting my money on them being this year's champions

 

[lupi]

Clippers - warriors likely to be best series of the playoffs.

 

[darkewaffle]

With the exceptions of Rockets/Clippers duds, those games this weekend were outstanding. I'd love to see the Wizards go up 3-1 tonight but man, I think letting Atlanta's second string recover from a 21 point deficit is not a good look. ATL may be down 2-1 but they surely know and feel like this series is not far from being 3-0 in their favor.

Don't count out MEM either. They've done a really nice job of mucking up GS's flow so far.

 

[smackababy]

These buzzer beaters are something else. Chicago had a chance to go up 3-1 and only have to win at home again. They stole one in Cleveland and Lebron stole one back. =(

Good series so far.

 

[digiram]

This Cavs-Bulls series is turning out more exciting games than I had anticipated. Back to back games won with buzzer beaters from former league MVPs.

This is pretty much the ECF. I don't think the Wiz or Hawks, (Looking like Wiz most likely now), get past either of them. Fun series so far.

 

[DesiPower]

Clippers - warriors likely to be best series of the playoffs.

idk... I always thought Warriors were overrated as a team. I would say Clippers take by 4-1, 4-2 at the most. IFF the clippers can continue with their current form.

 

[smackababy]

idk... I always thought Warriors were overrated as a team. I would say Clippers take by 4-1, 4-2 at the most. IFF the clippers can continue with their current form.

If the Warriors shoot the lights out, even the Clippers playing their own pace and letting Griffin + Jordan work down low, they will be competitive. The Warriors are missing some key pieces I think they will need to win a championship, but they are still pretty good. If someone can slow down one of their shooters, they should be a lot easier to handle.

 

[IAteYourMother]

I've been pretty shocked by how bad Bogut has been on defense this series. That's sort of been the sneaky story of the series thus far. Gasol is able to get whatever he wants without a double team.

 

[smackababy]

I've been pretty shocked by how bad Bogut has been on defense this series. That's sort of been the sneaky story of the series thus far. Gasol is able to get whatever he wants without a double team.

Who is going to help? The Grizzlies outclass GS in the paint. Memphis is doing exactly what they need to do: man handle everyone they can. Curry is defeated. Look at him on the bench.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Bring on that Grizzlies - Clippers rivalry!

 

[Vdubchaos]

Who is going to help? The Grizzlies outclass GS in the paint. Memphis is doing exactly what they need to do: man handle everyone they can. Curry is defeated. Look at him on the bench.

"they got the best Defense in NBA though"

 

[DesiPower]

Bring on that Grizzlies - Clippers rivalry!

Indeed, that would be a much more entertaining matchup.

 

[lupi]

wall out again, god forbid if atlanta goes down.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Who is going to help? The Grizzlies outclass GS in the paint. Memphis is doing exactly what they need to do: man handle everyone they can. Curry is defeated. Look at him on the bench.

Curry is fine, that's how he always looks but he comes out to play every game.

 

[smackababy]

I stand corrected. GS doesn't look like they are ready to go home just quite yet. They are on fire tonight. IDK if Kerr is getting them in this mindset or if they are simply doing it themselves (teammates taking Curry out to dinner, etc), but it is working. Memphis better start putting these guys in a headlock or some shit and slow this game down.

 

[IAteYourMother]

I stand corrected. GS doesn't look like they are ready to go home just quite yet. They are on fire tonight. IDK if Kerr is getting them in this mindset or if they are simply doing it themselves (teammates taking Curry out to dinner, etc), but it is working. Memphis better start putting these guys in a headlock or some shit and slow this game down.

Bogut played well on defense, but more importantly, the coaching staff finally adjusted and forced the Grizz to beat them with Tony Allen. With Allen riding pine, our offense flows so much better and shooters can get their space.

 

[darkewaffle]

Man, so close by the Wiz. If Gortat had been able to bring even a little production and they hadn't been so sloppy with turnovers they wouldn't have been stuck playing behind the entire game at least. Even so they (and Wittman! very pretty plays setup at the end for those two super quick scores) at least put themselves in a position to win, the shot just didn't fall.

And Beal is a beast, would love to see playoff Beal more throughout the year.

 

[lupi]

Looks like only Rose for the bulls so far and shump/Jr already hot with the shot.