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aliondo:
Hmmm...My predictions go thus....

EAST
CAVS 4 - PACERS 1.
WIZARDS 4 - HAWKS 2.
BOSTON 2 - BULLS 4.
RAPTORS 4 - BUCKS 2.

WEST
WARRIORS 4 - BLAZERS 1.
SPURS 4 - GRIZZLES 2.
ROCKETS 2 - OKC 4.
JAZZ 2 - CLIPPERS 4.

You're free to criticise....

At least you agree with me on Bulls

Roland17, you're going down

Eruditor:
Kawhi is a system player so many feel he may not be that dynamic without the system. To add to that, he is less flashy and more discipline than the the other MVP candidates. But more than all of that, what works against Kawhi is the fact that Spurs appear like they can win a lot of games even without him.

Your most valid reason wouldn't be it. Warriors would have still won a lot of games without Curry. They beat Rockets and Blazers in the playoffs without Curry. So...

Kawhi is just less flashy as you said. He doesn't hunt for stats and not media competitive as the remaining 2. His humility doesn't help matters. This was just his 2nd season after that matchup in the finals with Lebron and he's killing it.

Pop and his system play has downplayed him way too much. Put him in another team and he would wreck teams. I want him as MVP but the competition is too much this season

sapiosexual1:
The good thing I like about predictions is that they aren't fail safe.
Many would be shocked.

Drop yours...

Roland17:
East

Bulls v Celtics: 2-4 Celtics

Pacers v Cavaliers: 4-3 Pacers

Bucks v Raptors: 1-4 Raptors

Hawks v Wizards: 4-3 Hawks

West

Blazers v Warriors: 0-4 Warriors

Grizzlies v Spurs: 1-4 Spurs

Thunder v Rockets: 2-4 Rockets

Jazz v Clippers: 2-4 Clippers

This your East prediction. In one view, it's plausible but then in another, you want Celtics to move in peace

Manutd19:
Cavs win the east, I don't know about the west though.

Make I start

Blazers 0 vs 4 Warriors
Grizzlies 2 vs 4 Spurs
Thunder 2 vs 4 Rockets
Jazz 3 vs 4 Clippers


East:

Bulls 4 vs 3 Celtics. Leave me, I'm petty
Pacers 1 vs 4 Cavs
Bucks 2 vs 4 Raptors
Hawks 3 vs 4 Wizards

#Leggo

Oya everybody start dropping your playoffs prediction...for the culture

With the way teams are lined up this night, it's safe to say:

Celtics are getting the 1st seed
Pacers and Bulls will clinch the last 2 spots
Heat is out

Eastern Playoffs:
Bulls vs Celtics
Pacers vs Cavs
Bucks vs Raptors
Hawks vs Wizards

We already know how West is lined up but there's a battle for home court between Jazz and Clippers. I see the Clippers taking that one

Jazz vs Clippers

April 15th Baby

People don't mention IT's name cos it's the East. Lebron had a better season than IT and he's not in the mentions

Left to me, I want Kawhi to win it. But it's unlikely cos Pop like downplaying him. That guy would be evil in another coach's hand

On a sidenote, The WC will be more entertaining than EC come playoffs

Except Warriors Blazers, every other matchup will be blood...

I just hope the Clippers roster doesn't have any injury as their normal routine. Then that will make things interesting

Sapiosexual1 and Donlittle, this is the almighty Thunder Roster.

Lou Williams has no chance against Alex Abrines
Oladipo will desecrate Eric Gordon
When Patrick Beverly sees Semaj Christon, he shivers
I'm not even going to talk on how McDermott, Singler and Roberson will pepper Ariza and Ryan Anderson
I pity Nene on the boards, what Adams will do to him ehn

All Star gang

Eruditor:
You win Mr "Steph-Curry-is-having-a-Kemba-Walker-peak-season".

I should have celebrated TD even if he would have still played well had he got 50points 9Rebounds and 10assists but I should not celebrate Harden whose team are on course to win 15 more games than anyone projected they would (on 13.5 as I type this)?

I dey observe you with a pin-hole camera.

You too petty. What does Curry have to do with this one?

The question remains: Why are you celebrating Harden's TD against low lying Kings but criticizing another man's TD for bringing his team back against high arching Nuggets? Triple double no be triple double again? They are all overrated

Someone cannot break NBA record in peace anymore. Lol

Eruditor:
Harden just had 35/11/15 but it won't count because he did not fight in the 4th quarter to help his team win by 1 point. He was busy blowing out Sacramento in the first quarter.

Everything you type is vitriol masked as unbiased criticism.

You don applaud Harden wey get quadruple double with his record breaking turnovers against almighty Sacramento Kings. You come use style attack Westbrook that shot above 50% against a playoff bound team that is the 3rd best offensive team in the NBA, from behind doing it with a dagger 3 and simultaneously breaking Oscar Robertson's record.

People are celebrating, you are complaining and you dey tell us say you no dey biased?

Wehdone sir. It is okay to be biased ooo

lolawilliams:
Warriors Vs Blazers> Warriors
Sas Vs Grizzles> Sas
Rockets Vs Okc> Rockets
Jazz Vs Clippers> Clippers

Warriors Vs Clippers >Warriors
Sas Vs Rockets> Rockets

Warriors Vs Rockets > Rockets

This is how i see it in the west. I swear

Lol.

This your assertion totally looks sentimental.
If you see a Warriors Rockets WCF, I don't think it'll get to 6 games.

Only team capable of taking Warriors to 6 games from the west is Spurs

It seems it's only Warriors fans that put Westbrook on their head. Lol

Westbrook is making history and he should be applauded for that. He leads in uncontested rebounds and people are okay with that. Personally, I am of the opinion that Centers/PFs should leave those types of rebounds for the playmakers, move up the court and continue with the game.
Don't forget Westbrook is still the only PG that averages >1 ORB/game. That's noteworthy

Speaking of Harden, his team also should be countable for their standings and not just him:

- Rockets have the 2nd best bench among playoff contenders, in fact that bench have best points per minute stat
- Rockets bench are 43-0 when they outscore their opponents. Their 26 losses are when their bench don't perform enough, not Harden
- Rockets are the 2nd best offensive team in NBA. They still shot lights out when Harden was ill.
- Rockets are the best shooting team in the NBA
- Even when Harden is on the bench, Rockets' offensive rating don't drop as much as other teams' OR when their best players are off court

It should be noted that James Harden historic record this season was about Triple Doubles, the overrated stat like people loud it.

When it comes to individual plays, you can't say much about Harden being better than Westbrook this season except for team standings.

- Westbrook averages that playing <35 mins. 35 MINUTES!!!!
- Westbrook PER is better though that could be due to his usage rate
- Westbrook has had a triple double against all teams except the Bulls. Doesn't look overrated when you constantly play to your best
- Westbrook is the clutchest player in the league for the season

I no dey consider WB as MVP largely from his team standings. Kawhi and Harden should pip it above any other. But using the word MVP literally, Westbrook is it. The undermining and talk of overrated stats must stop. Both Harden and Westbrook are having amazing seasons but Westbrook stands taller.

Westbrook floored Harden this season.

sapiosexual1:
Just when you think the Cavs have hit playoff mode, they do another 'stupid' one, lol lol . East playoff go sweet die.
Like play like play, Celtics would drop to 3rd.

Lol

Hawks needed the win more. Hence, their zeal. Anybody facing Bucks, Bulls, Heat, Hawks and Pacers right now is more likely to lose cos of the different goals.

If you still think the playoffs will be a little bit difficult for Cavs after their statement win over Celtics, then I'm sorry for you.

Side note: Westbrook did it

Hey guys. I wanna ask a question

Is it true 100 WeChat votes are equivalent to 1/2 SMS votes?

If yes, how then do they calculate people that split their WeChat votes among HMs during eviction shows?

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aliondo:
you're a good analyst but i beg to disagree with you on this one......

Wizards play like the West but have the mind of the East.

They'll cause damage but at the end, their inexperience may stall their reach. I still don't think they're underrated. But I can definitely agree with people that Wall is definitely the best PG in the east and 3rd best overall currently.

I've thoroughly enjoyed 5 NBA games this season and Wizards was part of 3. They are good but not perfect.

Muna15:
I thought you said I was overrating them the other time.

I still think they're being overrated. But they bring the fire against the top teams

Remember it's Lebron's miraculous 3 that saved them in the first matchup?

Lolawilliams, shouldn't you be twerking that booty somewhere on your day?

Happy +1

I want a Wizards Cavs final

I want a Wizards Cavs final

I want a Wizards Cavs final


Wall is a beasttttttt

Make una leave NBA out of this one. Curry dey fire without FT, Wetin come happen?

Everybody was expecting fire from Curry in KD's absence now...

Muna15:
I think you're underrating the Celtics and the wizards here. Love had to put up 39points for us to win against the wizards and we lost to Celtics without him.

I agree with you that the Cavs have enough to get to the finals but I think Love needs to be in the team in order for them to have a greater chance of winning. We can't rely on TT and LeBron alone for rebounds especially when we've got to play teams with good rebounders.

For instance, TT had just 4reb yesterday in a game where Drummond had 16 and He(TT) also had around 8rebs against the Celtics.

We need Love, man.

We know Love is what TT is trying to be but you're overrating those teams most esp Wizards

Wall needs help. Beal is good but sadly he's no game changer and injury baked. Wizards should get an all star or at least an SF/PG that duly attacks that rim before they can truly compete.

Celtics have improved but they can never take Cavs to 7 games. Last year Raptors was better and that didn't change anything. Celtics can contain to an extent but can they produce the points to overcome?

I no dey worried about Cavs. I understand your doubt cos you're a fan.

Na Warriors, the only team that can beat Cavs convincingly wey dey worry me

Cavs need that support when Bron and Kyrie are resting. Love to me is the problem they aren't syncing now.

Warrior haven't figured out a way to fill Durant's shoes. These 2 players are the major reasons; nothing more.

That aside even without Love, Cavs will be at the finals. Nobody has their firepower regardless of Love's absence.

Same can't be said about Warriors. Everybody has the firepower

Manutd19:
Harden or Kawhi, who do you choose to build a championship team around?

Not every one is a playmaker. Being better right now with your team doesn't translate to a playmaker

sapiosexual1:
A triple double that counts for nothing

People have had Triple doubles in losses. You don't have to shine your teeth cos it's Lebron.

My 3 favorite players currently are Jokic, Wall and Kawhi. I can't get enough of them, mehnnnnnnn.

The Warriors that had the rim protector last season, where went they?

Eruditor:
Good "playmaker" but can he defend?

Kyrie that cannot defend beat the Warriors. Cavs is good

D Williams to Cavs

Donlittle:
Lou williams to houston. Nice trade

Will he be a starter to help Harden or be used in the bench with Gordon?

It seems more complicated for me

geebril:
it just means that i'd prefer to play him as a pg on my team....

Huh?