NBA Playoffs 2011

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I think I am in with a Bulls/OKC Finals. The Bulls are a fun team to watch, Rose is awesome.

[MarkGrace]

Huge shot from Kal-El. Good for him.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Philly making this thing interesting with a 12-0 run. That play by Thadeus Young was great.

[MartyFunkhouser]

That was an offensive foul on Wade, but you can't expect the 76ers to get any calls in this series.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Am I crazy to think the Blazers have a legitimate shot at upsetting the Mavs? Obviously, the Mavs have by far the best player in the series, but other than that I'm not seeing a huge advantage for the Mavs.

Dre vs. Kidd: advantage Blazers. At this point in their careers, I do think Miller is the better player
Matthews v. Beaubois: advantage Blazers
Wallace v. Marion: advantage Blazers
LMA v. Nowitzki: advantage Mavs
Camby v. Chandler: advantage Mavs

Mavs have the deeper bench, but the Blazers have some solid players off the bench. If someone forced me to bet on this series, I would go with the Mavs, but I think the Blazers have about a 40% shot to pull off the upset.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Am I crazy to think the Blazers have a legitimate shot at upsetting the Mavs?

I made some playoff picks with a friend and I picked the Blazers in 6. That Wallace trade was one of the best moves in the last couple of years in the NBA.

Interestingly enough there was an article about how he was staying at a hotel in Portland still because he hasn't had time to find a place to live. His comment was "it wouldn't be so bad if the hotel had room service". WTF Blazers? You trade for an all-star and put him up at the Holiday Inn?

Edit: found the link http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/h...432_nba12.html

[CardiacCoug]

I think I am in with a Bulls/OKC Finals. The Bulls are a fun team to watch, Rose is awesome.

Rose is awesome.

When he goes to the hoop, he's got Jimmer-type creativity and knack for shot-making but obviously adds the incredible athleticism component that Jimmer lacks.

[Maximus]

40 versus 15 FTs in favor of Miami.

[MartyFunkhouser]

40 versus 15 FTs in favor of Miami.

76ers and every team that the Heat play better get used to it.

[FN Phat]

76ers and every team that the Heat play better get used to it.

Or it could be that the.Heat have two of.the leagues best at attacking the rim.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Dre vs. Kidd: advantage Blazers. At this point in their careers, I do think Miller is the better player

I realize we aren't even a game in, but this is looking like a really inaccurate statement.

[oxcoug]

When does Jason Kidd turn 50?

[Guest]

Dallas, a post game. Might want to check it out. It helps in the playoffs.

[MartyFunkhouser]

I realize we aren't even a game in, but this is looking like a really inaccurate statement.

Andre Miller: 14 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Jason Kidd: 19 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Not entirely sure why the statement is looking really inaccurate right now as the stats are quite close.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Andre Miller: 14 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Jason Kidd: 19 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Not entirely sure why the statement is looking really inaccurate right now as the stats are quite close.

I haven't watched any of the 4th quarter, through 3 the stats may have been similar but Kidd's impact on the game was much greater. Everything Dallas did was through Kidd.