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Quote from: morvillz7z on March 14, 2019, 05:58:20 PM

Quote from: jossiel on March 14, 2019, 05:36:15 PM

I still believe that Bucks will do something different and they will prove themselves that they are learning and at the same time improving.

Bucks are my team to get out of the East this year. Currently ranked 1st in defensive efficiency and 3rd on offensive efficiency, that's a killer combo.

They have some very impressive road wins too and only once have lost back-to-back games (last week I think). Their roster is very well-constructed, surrounding Giannis with shooters which gives him all the space he needs to attack the rim. Fear the deer! Wink

Wishing him and Bucks the best of them and I just want them to be consistent like what they have shown along their way to the playoffs. I'm been seeing the guy since last few seasons, he really has something.

I'm still fan of the king and other remarkable players but I guess this is going to be the new era of new great players. Waiting for this seasons championship and I guess we're going to see some unexpected team with the last fights.

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Celtcis are not bad because Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving returned, they are bad because they failed to implement those two guys into their rosters in the best tactical way possible without hurting the system. Gordon Hayward could have been even better than last years Jaylen Brown or Jason Tatum combo, Hayward is miles better than both of those guys however he returned from a horrible horrible freak accident and he is not 100% ready neither physically nor emotionally which makes him question himself on every step he takes, which makes the team a bid bad.

Kyrie on the other hand is a star, when you have a star on your team you play him well and you make him do things other people can't, now last year when they were so good on playoffs these guys played with no star so team play was the most important part, all 5 guys played the best they could without considering any of them as the star to hold the ball so they shared the ball as much as they can, with Kyrie they can't do that, they have a star so they can't just let him be a role player, which disrupts the offense and defense.

So, it all comes down to Brad Stevens, he has to find a way to implement those two guys into the roster without hurting the system, which so far he failed.

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Quote from: Caladonian on March 15, 2019, 07:15:30 AM

I agree with playoffs chemistry, we will see teams to lose at this regular season but they will be a different team coming the playoffs time,
Boston indeed needs more blending to make all the players be attentive and make a good backup support from each others, they just
have to see the difference of having a legit leader than to play without chemistry.

Expecting more from Kyrie on how he will handle this team to the road to next rounds.

That's my concern as I mentioned it before. We all know that the disappearance of Kyrie the whole last season makes their young guns plays all out. And this season, it's not the same scenario. But take note that this players are professional and their young guns already experienced the playoffs environment. They worked for several months to blend well their chemistry so I think on that timeframe, they are ready for playoffs.

And besides, Brad Stevens knows this beforehand and used this season as part of analyzing a good lineup and strategy once playoffs come.

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Quote from: morvillz7z on March 14, 2019, 05:58:20 PM

Quote from: jossiel on March 14, 2019, 05:36:15 PM

I still believe that Bucks will do something different and they will prove themselves that they are learning and at the same time improving.

Bucks are my team to get out of the East this year. Currently ranked 1st in defensive efficiency and 3rd on offensive efficiency, that's a killer combo.

They have some very impressive road wins too and only once have lost back-to-back games (last week I think). Their roster is very well-constructed, surrounding Giannis with shooters which gives him all the space he needs to attack the rim. Fear the deer! Wink

Agreed, they definitely deserved to be the top team in the East with that killer combo. Yes, they did have back-to-back but they bounce back and it also shows the maturity of the team. If could be the start of their downfall, with that back-to-back lost, but instead they rise to the occasion and win again. Hope to see them in the finals this year so that we can really see those good they are and to test the team's chemistry and it will also be a good experience even if they lost.

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Quote from: r1a2y3m4 on March 14, 2019, 08:54:29 PM

Celtics will never be the playoff Celtics we saw last season. The return of Gordon Hayward and Kyrie made the team chemistry look bad.

Well, I guess we have to see that, this is very interesting but I believe regular season is very different from playoffs.
Look at Lebron James when he was still at the Cavaliers, sometimes they are inconsistent but when playoffs come, they can dominate a team even the best team.

I still remember when they swept the Raptors, which I don't expect they can..

For Celtics fans, it's a pill that is hard to swallow but I would agree. I'm a fan of Kyrie but it seems he is stomping his class on the team that might cause a disruption on their chemistry. Yes, its good if he wanted to be the leader but sometimes if you push other players they may tend to get very defensive about it that could lead to serious team blending, so to speak.

I agree with playoffs chemistry, we will see teams to lose at this regular season but they will be a different team coming the playoffs time,
Boston indeed needs more blending to make all the players be attentive and make a good backup support from each others, they just
have to see the difference of having a legit leader than to play without chemistry.

Expecting more from Kyrie on how he will handle this team to the road to next rounds.

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Quote from: Ipwich on March 15, 2019, 02:28:18 AM

Quote from: r1a2y3m4 on March 14, 2019, 08:54:29 PM

Celtics will never be the playoff Celtics we saw last season. The return of Gordon Hayward and Kyrie made the team chemistry look bad.

Well, I guess we have to see that, this is very interesting but I believe regular season is very different from playoffs.
Look at Lebron James when he was still at the Cavaliers, sometimes they are inconsistent but when playoffs come, they can dominate a team even the best team.

I still remember when they swept the Raptors, which I don't expect they can..

For Celtics fans, it's a pill that is hard to swallow but I would agree. I'm a fan of Kyrie but it seems he is stomping his class on the team that might cause a disruption on their chemistry. Yes, its good if he wanted to be the leader but sometimes if you push other players they may tend to get very defensive about it that could lead to serious team blending, so to speak.

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Quote from: r1a2y3m4 on March 14, 2019, 08:54:29 PM

Celtics will never be the playoff Celtics we saw last season. The return of Gordon Hayward and Kyrie made the team chemistry look bad.

Well, I guess we have to see that, this is very interesting but I believe regular season is very different from playoffs.
Look at Lebron James when he was still at the Cavaliers, sometimes they are inconsistent but when playoffs come, they can dominate a team even the best team.

I still remember when they swept the Raptors, which I don't expect they can..

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Quote from: Oasisman on March 14, 2019, 07:34:16 PM

Bucks
Raptors
Celtics

Thats my top 3 teams in the East in particular order. The Bucks may have less playoff experience, but Giannis and the team were on different level this year. The Raptors were completely a different team today, unlike the Raps who from the last 4 years who cant get past the Celts and Cavs. Celtics as well may redeem the NBA finals trip that they could possibly get if the team was healthy. To sum it up East Conference becomes interesting.

Celtics will never be the playoff Celtics we saw last season. The return of Gordon Hayward and Kyrie made the team chemistry look bad. Look ar what happened last year. There were no all stars but the team is pretty good. Right now, less minute for Jayson Tatum, Terry Rozier. Unlike last year, they are an all out. And also a star in the making.

Raptors is a great team and a great contender in the east also. The improvement of Pascal Siakam, adding Marc Gasol and Jeremy Lin makes it even better. A great chance to steal the championship.

Bucks, Giannis will be a demi god in the playoffs. They will be having their great chance because of having a great season this year.

You forgot to mention the 76ers. They are also a stacked team just like golden state and there could be chances in which they will reach the finals and might even destroy gs.

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Quote from: morvillz7z on March 14, 2019, 05:58:20 PM

Quote from: jossiel on March 14, 2019, 05:36:15 PM

I still believe that Bucks will do something different and they will prove themselves that they are learning and at the same time improving.

Bucks are my team to get out of the East this year. Currently ranked 1st in defensive efficiency and 3rd on offensive efficiency, that's a killer combo.

They have some very impressive road wins too and only once have lost back-to-back games (last week I think). Their roster is very well-constructed, surrounding Giannis with shooters which gives him all the space he needs to attack the rim. Fear the deer! Wink

Bucks
Raptors
Celtics

Thats my top 3 teams in the East in particular order. The Bucks may have less playoff experience, but Giannis and the team were on different level this year. The Raptors were completely a different team today, unlike the Raps who from the last 4 years who cant get past the Celts and Cavs. Celtics as well may redeem the NBA finals trip that they could possibly get if the team was healthy. To sum it up East Conference becomes interesting.

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Quote from: jossiel on March 14, 2019, 05:36:15 PM

I still believe that Bucks will do something different and they will prove themselves that they are learning and at the same time improving.

Bucks are my team to get out of the East this year. Currently ranked 1st in defensive efficiency and 3rd on offensive efficiency, that's a killer combo.

They have some very impressive road wins too and only once have lost back-to-back games (last week I think). Their roster is very well-constructed, surrounding Giannis with shooters which gives him all the space he needs to attack the rim. Fear the deer! Wink

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Quote from: Naida_BR on March 14, 2019, 05:38:14 AM

Bucks is a good team but i think they will find a hard time during playoffs. They lack of experience in these series in my opinions.
I would possibly bet that Raptors will be the winners of East and eventually the championship will be won again by a team from the West side.

It takes time, many says the same about them but just look at the boys doing. I still believe that Bucks will do something different and they will prove themselves that they are learning and at the same time improving.

They are currently the top 1 on the Eastern Conference and it's unlikely that they will be replaced before the playoff starts. Getting into that spot is hard for any team although Bucks may lack of experience but they are doing good.

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Quote from: BitBustah on March 14, 2019, 01:15:45 PM

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Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

Warriors will easily win another championship. Harden is a good player but he is overrated. His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year. The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so. This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

Warriors can win their conference division. They are still above the rest even with the improved Nuggets or Harden playing MVP mode again. But I'm giving some team from the East to give Warriors some problems but I guess if they really play with confidence avoid drama and focus on defending their trophy then I wouldn't be surprised if they win again.

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Quote from: BitBustah on March 14, 2019, 01:15:45 PM

Warriors will easily win another championship. Harden is a good player but he is overrated. His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year. The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so. This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

I don't know how easily you can conclude a statement like that. Even a hardcore Golden State Warriors fan will not say that.

I also don't see James Harden being tagged as overrrated. By whom? Harden keeps up with the expectations. As I said before, he is really annoying to anyone especially that flop and soft calls but since it was effective for him then he will continue to do that. And even how annoying a player is, if he really makes shot then he really have a good hands. ANyways, an overrated player is a player that lives only on the hype. Examples are.... nevermind lol.

Quote from: Reid on March 14, 2019, 03:36:12 PM

Look at Brooklyn and how strong they are with just role players.

I recently encountered a statement (yes a rumor only) about Brooklyn's plan next season.

Looks like they are planning to participate in the market of free agency next season. I just don't know if they can catch a big fish. Brooklyn is so silent this past seasons, looking forward for a change. D'Angelo Russell is noticeably improving right now. The reason also why fans and panels voted him for All-Star. So better take this advantage.

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Quote from: BitBustah on March 14, 2019, 01:15:45 PM

Quote from: beerlover on March 14, 2019, 12:53:03 PM

Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

Warriors will easily win another championship. Harden is a good player but he is overrated. His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year. The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so. This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

I can't easily agree on that given all the odds are in favor of warriors. Tbh, Bucks, Raptors and the celtics are too close for a challenge. Warriors lost on those teams which are in the east.

Also, This year would be exciting (the fact that Lebron is out) Rockets is a contender, given that last year warriors almost lost that series if only CP3 did not get injured. Let's see, how it goes

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What I am afraid right now is the New York Knicks. After this season, we can say that they can get those free agents. They are really aiming Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. It's like a Kyrie and LBJ combination. Wow, plus resigning DeAndre Jordan. This will be a blast. What do you think?

No need to be afraid. If that move will happened then we can see more competitions at each team especially at the East. The talents will now spread and not just stick with just few teams. New York is kind of a weak team for more seasons to come if they will not make a move even they will have a good shot on next season's draft pick.

Take note that acquiring both Irving and Durant is not as easy as 1,2,3. These players both experienced championships so it's all depend on; "if the price is right".

Correct.
It will eat a large cap for just the two of them and then they have histories of injuries. Just like now, Durant is suffering from an ankle injury which will now be added on his list of injuries. Kyrie has the same dilemma.

If these two will be given a large space for the cap then how are they going to fill it up for the role players? Those who can still win a game even without the two stars. They will be pushed to get some trash players and then train them to be as better as possible for an average NBA player. Grin

Everything must be considered here. Or they could just take 1 star and then fill it up with a bunch of role players and make stars out of them.

Look at Brooklyn and how strong they are with just role players.

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Quote from: beerlover on March 14, 2019, 12:53:03 PM

Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

Warriors will easily win another championship. Harden is a good player but he is overrated. His stats make him look better than he really is.

No one from the east can even come close to challenging the Warriors this year. The west has been the dominant conference for the last 20 years or so. This is why Lebron was able to cruise to 8 straight final apperances.

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Just because, there was ONE win against warriors without Kevin Durant it is seriously silly to think Rockets have no chance of beating the Warriors. Don't get me wrong I knew from day 1 that Warriors would win the ring once again, there is no team that can go against them toe to toe for 7 games but that is not because Rockets lost to them without Durant. This season Rockets won against warriors without HARDEN on their team once, HARDEN I am telling you.

So, one match is no way of thinking which team is stronger, if the league played the playoffs in one match system instead of 7 games than I can assure you Rockets could beat the best of them and had a chance but 7 game series is just not a chance at all not because of this match but because they have no solution to Durant at all.

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Quote from: Naida_BR on March 14, 2019, 05:38:14 AM

Quote from: Kasabus on March 13, 2019, 10:46:34 PM

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.....but as for now lets just enjoy watching the playoffs.

We will have a good playoffs this season, lots of good teams and no Lebron.
The east is good to predict than the west since they don't have a team that are dominating yet unlike in the past when Lebon was still with Cavaliers.
Though Giannis is playing well but we cannot conclude he will dominate the East, we have Leonard and Embid also who are making an impact to their team.

Bucks is a good team but i think they will find a hard time during playoffs. They lack of experience in these series in my opinions.
I would possibly bet that Raptors will be the winners of East and eventually the championship will be won again by a team from the West side.

Well the moment lebron left for the lakers, the east just became a little bit more interesting. And it seems bron isn't coping well in his nee conference lol. The bucks seem to me are like the rockets of the east where their inexperience will be a big factor deep in the playoffs. Also, jeremy lin is beginning to show signs of blending well with the raptors especially with lowry. I'm looking at toronto and boston here for my east picks.

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Quote from: Kasabus on March 13, 2019, 10:46:34 PM

Quote from: Oasisman on March 13, 2019, 10:41:00 PM

.....but as for now lets just enjoy watching the playoffs.

We will have a good playoffs this season, lots of good teams and no Lebron.
The east is good to predict than the west since they don't have a team that are dominating yet unlike in the past when Lebon was still with Cavaliers.
Though Giannis is playing well but we cannot conclude he will dominate the East, we have Leonard and Embid also who are making an impact to their team.

Bucks is a good team but i think they will find a hard time during playoffs. They lack of experience in these series in my opinions.
I would possibly bet that Raptors will be the winners of East and eventually the championship will be won again by a team from the West side.

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Quote from: BlackMambaPH on March 14, 2019, 04:17:59 AM

But still, if Kevin Durant is in the floor Houston Rockets will no chance with that match or maybe the Rockets will win the match if Kevin Durant is on that game. LMAO

The hyped is over, the Rockets has no chance of betting the warriors this season, I guess no team could beat them.
You cannot beat a team with just one man game, harden can be contained and because he holds the ball and shots a lot, it's becoming a weakness for a team that has a lot of shooters, curry and thompson alone are big already, even without Durant they can beat this team in 6.

Quote from: BlackMambaPH on March 14, 2019, 04:17:59 AM

Remember that Suns are in the last seed in West but they beat the Warriors, Bucks and the LA Lakers with more than 5-10 leads.

That's a big upset, good teams are not perfect, they have some bad night as well.

Quote from: BlackMambaPH on March 14, 2019, 04:17:59 AM

Hopefully, Suns makes playoffs next year.

Not with the same line up IMO.

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