NBA Playoffs

[ljbab728]

I would have to say that the biggest suprise of any game so far is the blowout by Golden State tonight in Denver breaking the Nugget's 24 game home winning streak. That puts a more interesting spin on possible future opponents for the Thunder.

[Mississippi Blues]

If Golden State knocks off Denver in the first round then that makes to Thunder's path to the Finals a bit more easier. I'm also not surprised that the Heat have been blowing out the Bucks after what Brandon Jennings said. The biggest surprise to me thus far is Chicago beating Brooklyn Monday night. I watched every second of that game & I don't regret a single bit of it.

[ljbab728]

I'm not sure I agree with you. I think the Nuggets have a better shot against the Spurs than Golden State does and I think the Thunder would rather face the Nuggets. While it may have been a good game, I don't think that Chicago beating Brooklyn comes anywhere near the impact of Golden State beating the Nuggets.

[dankrutka]

I'm also not surprised that the Heat have been blowing out the Bucks after what Brandon Jennings said.

You could have stopped that sentence 5 words earlier.

[Anonymous.]

Warriors stomping the Nugs last night was definitely unexpected.

Will be interesting to see if the Nuggets can get their HCA back on Friday.

[Mississippi Blues]

You could have stopped that sentence 5 words earlier.

True. Haha

[Mississippi Blues]

I'm not sure I agree with you. I think the Nuggets have a better shot against the Spurs than Golden State does and I think the Thunder would rather face the Nuggets. While it may have been a good game, I don't think that Chicago beating Brooklyn comes anywhere near the impact of Golden State beating the Nuggets.

Well I don't exactly agree with you either. I think we'll have a harder time with the Nuggets than we will the Spurs, though they're both very, very tough. I also didn't mean to imply that I thought Golden State had a chance against the Spurs. But I hadn't seen that Golden State had beaten Denver when I made that post about the Chicago-Brooklyn game, so please forgive me for that comment & know that I agree with you on that buddy.

[dankrutka]

I'll take Denver over San Antonio for the Thunder every day of the week. Regardless of what happened in the regular season, I think OKC matches up well with Denver. Besides the fact that they have all kinds of injury problems (e.g., Gallinari, Manimal). The Spurs know how to win in the playoffs. The Nuggets don't. When games slow down and defense picks up, Denver's strengths are minimized...

[Mississippi Blues]

I'll take Denver over San Antonio for the Thunder every day of the week. Regardless of what happened in the regular season, I think OKC matches up well with Denver. Besides the fact that they have all kinds of injury problems (e.g., Gallinari, Manimal). The Spurs know how to win in the playoffs. The Nuggets don't. When games slow down and defense picks up, Denver's strengths are minimized...

Good points. We'll see.

[Mississippi Blues]

It's not so much what they've done against the Thunder this season, it's what they've done against everyone. They seem to have figured out how to win with regularity. But like I said, whichever team it is it'll be tough. I think OKC can beat both though as long as they play solid Thunder basketball.

[ljbab728]

A 31 point home loss tonight by the Lakers to the Spurs. I somehow doubt that Kobe would have made much difference. The Lakers have officially become irrelevant in the NBA without a major overhaul.

[ljbab728]

I think many people were already penciling the Clippers into the next round. It may still happen, but a 21 point win by Memphis tonight says "Not So Fast".

[MonkeesFan]

The Bulls-Nets game last night was the best game of the playoffs so far

[MonkeesFan]

I think many people were already penciling the Clippers into the next round. It may still happen, but a 21 point win by Memphis tonight says "Not So Fast".

Not me, I thought that the Clippers-Grizzles is going 7 games like last year and it might happen and I think the Grizzles will win the series but I will probably be wrong though but who knows? I would like to see Blake win a championship though

[MonkeesFan]

A 31 point home loss tonight by the Lakers to the Spurs. I somehow doubt that Kobe would have made much difference. The Lakers have officially become irrelevant in the NBA without a major overhaul.

It is pretty funny that after the Lakers got Dwight and Nash, Lakers fans say that they will win more games than the 72-10 Bulls teams and win the championship this year, now the Lakers are about to get swept in the first round

[SoonerBoy18]

A 31 point home loss tonight by the Lakers to the Spurs. I somehow doubt that Kobe would have made much difference. The Lakers have officially become irrelevant in the NBA without a major overhaul.

I think it WOULD have made a difference. Before Kobe got injured when they were in 8th seed, San Antonio lost games purposely (In my opinion) to avoid them.

[MonkeesFan]

I think it WOULD have made a difference. Before Kobe got injured when they were in 8th seed, San Antonio lost games purposely (In my opinion) to avoid them.

No it would not make a difference, Kobe is old as dirt

[Mississippi Blues]

I think it WOULD have made a difference. Before Kobe got injured when they were in 8th seed, San Antonio lost games purposely (In my opinion) to avoid them.

Wouldn't have. Spurs are just too good, especially against LAL.

[MonkeesFan]

Lakers get swept! It is going to be interesting to see if Dwight signs a max contract with the Lakers or leave in free agency this summer

[warreng88]

Lakers get swept! It is going to be interesting to see if Dwight signs a max contract with the Lakers or leave in free agency this summer

I don't see him resigning with the Lakers this summer. I think the Mavs will make a big push for him so they can at least get back into the playoffs.

[Anonymous.]

I know it isn't over yet, but Golden State is impressing me with this Nugget slaughter. The amount of shots the GSW make is crazy.

If DEN can't hang on, then I the Spurs/Warriors series is going to be awesome to watch.

[MonkeesFan]

I don't see him resigning with the Lakers this summer. I think the Mavs will make a big push for him so they can at least get back into the playoffs.

Same here, that means my Magic made a great trade! I see Dwight going to the Rockets or maybe the Nets

[MonkeesFan]

I know it isn't over yet, but Golden State is impressing me with this Nugget slaughter. The amount of shots the GSW make is crazy.

If DEN can't hang on, then I the Spurs/Warriors series is going to be awesome to watch.

It is going to be boring, Spurs will sweep the Warriors, I would be surprised if the Warriors win a game

[warreng88]

Same here, that means my Magic made a great trade! I see Dwight going to the Rockets or maybe the Nets

I saw Dwight going to the Rockets before they signed Harden to $80,000,000, five year deal. I am not sure they are willing to pay another almost $20 million a year to get Howard. If everyone except Asik stays, that would put their salary at $46,350,551. Add to that $20 million and you are looking at $66 million and change. If the salary cap were to stay at $58 million, that would put them $8 million over which would mean they would have to pay a luxury tax of $12,750,000. Not sure if they are willing to do that or not.

[MonkeesFan]

I saw Dwight going to the Rockets before they signed Harden to $80,000,000, five year deal. I am not sure they are willing to pay another almost $20 million a year to get Howard. If everyone except Asik stays, that would put their salary at $46,350,551. Add to that $20 million and you are looking at $66 million and change. If the salary cap were to stay at $58 million, that would put them $8 million over which would mean they would have to pay a luxury tax of $12,750,000. Not sure if they are willing to do that or not.

True, good point