NBA playoffs 2012

[davidkushner]

Havent been on SOMB in a while, but its that time of year again...NBA playoffs start next weekend...predictions?

Here is a commericial edit/mix i made as a playoff intro (HD is like butter)...I think abc is airing it this sunday


ill try to post notable updates below

Notable NBA Playoff first round updates:
- Howard-less magic take game 1 from Pacers
- Derrick Rose of Bulls torn ACL out remainder of playoffs despite game 1 win
- Iman Shumpert of Knicks torn ACL out remainder of playoffs in game 1 loss to Heat
- Rajon Rondo ejected and suspended one game for bumping into ref in game 1 loss to Hawks
- Andrew Bynum of Lakers posts first Lakers playoff triple double since Magic in win over Nuggets
- Clippers put up largest playoff comeback in 10 years coming back to win after being down 27
- Amare Stoudemire with a lacerated hand out for game 3 (and most likely more) after punching a fire extinguisher glass case after game 2 loss to Heat

[woody harris]

Hoping for: Clippers/Nuggets.

Predicting: Heat

[WSMassiv]

Can't believe Dwight Howard is done for the season.

[mauipike]

I think it's going to be the Thunder vs. the Heat....but as a die-hard Laker fan it sure would be nice if the Spurs or somebody knocked them off before we had to play them. We just don't match up well against them. Although, we haven't been able to match up well to anyone lately ourselves.

[davidkushner]

Yeah i say heat and thunder in finals, although I would like to see the Clippers make some type of run like Dallas did last year for the whole playoffs...

but for finals i say heat and thunder, heat in 6

[Gehrig]

Can't believe Dwight Howard is done for the season.

yeah that's a major blow.

I think the celtics are going to make some kind of run, possibly the bulls but boozer always comes up short in clutch moments in the playoffs. I really don't want to see the heat in the finals.

as for the west i think the spurs, lakers and thunder all have a good chance. the only drawback for the thunder is Westbrook and if he is making the shots that are stupid or if he's missing them (and how many assists between him and durant).

I don't think the Bucks won't make it, so hopefully they can get a decent draft pick.

Can't wait to see the playoffs! It has been a great season of basketball despite the short season (even though the short season may have made it more competitive).

[TDOGG]

Brian Scalabrine is bringing it back to Chicago.

[Steve E]

hoping the heat can finally take it home this time. BUT wade dislocated his left index finger in last night's game.

[WSMassiv]

looks like artest wont be playing lolz

[hondarider525]

Yeah that was crazy ^. That game was crazy too, can't believe Kobe pretty much took it back.

Playoff's are going to be nuts, hopefully no crazy upsets the first round.

[Manny]

Can't believe Dwight Howard is done for the season.

Its about time he gets back surgery, its better to get it done now than to end up like Larry Bird.

[sophiewilcoxx]

Brian Scalabrine is bringing it back to Chicago.

YEAH! i like that.. hahaha

i hope the Bulls make it this time or any team from the East to make in the Finals except for the Heat.

[Skimmy_14]

Heat lost to Wizards, i was somewhat surprised.

[davidkushner]

Not to get off the playoff topic, but that hit by metta was pretty vicious, he will be suspended at least 2 games, but with a headshot like that I feel like it should be much more.

It obviously will affect the thunder in the playoffs should harden be out a significant amount of time. Still pumped for the postseason though!

[Gehrig]

apparently Greg Williams encouraged Metta W.P. to go through with that hit, and Metta was paid 2K for getting Harden out of the game (no meat wagon bonus bucks).

[Skimmy_14]

Plus were still in Regular Season.

[sophiewilcoxx]

Metta World Peace or Ron Artest, he's still that crafty defensive player who will do all kind of "tricks" he can come up to disrupt the offense of the other team. Having World Peace at the back of your jersey wont change who you really are....

Still, i'm hoping that the Bulls will get the championship, or at least their the one to eliminate the Heat.

[239 $kim]

didnt realize there was so many heat haters, but im kinda bummed my two favorite teams (knicks and heat) are playin in the first round. Id like to see NY make a run but not at the expense of the heat, but i always look forward to NBA playoffs

[TDOGG]

Deep deep deep down, I want lebron to have a championship. But I like Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose a lot more than I like Lebron.

[davidkushner]

Deep deep deep down, I want lebron to have a championship. But I like Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose a lot more than I like Lebron.

I want Lebron to have a championship so that all the haters will get off his case...Lebron should win MVP for this season. His numbers and his PER are so far ahead of everyone else that it would be odd if he didnt win MVP.

[WSMassiv]

>>come to thread because you see davidkushner is last poster
>>came specifically for the avatar
>>still lol every time

[sealy]

Heat lost to Wizards, i was somewhat surprised.

wiz been doing good lately...and wade played for a couple minutes in first. then lebron wasnt even suited to play and he brings in lebron for a little bit. i wouldve figured it...cocaching been bad lately.

Heat got a chance, but its going to be a toss up. Cletics usually play good at playoffs, thunder and spurs got a battle, spurs are 2nd in west and doing awesome...got almost same win streak for home games like heat. bulls are doing awesome without derrick rose, if they bring him in fgor playoffs it might hurt them with his injuries. lakers...sorry no chance...clippers would love to see them advance but they need another year or two for consistent shooting and griffen to get good at perimeter shooting. howard...you kidding me...no chance in playoffs...toss up is WEST (spurs and thunder), EAST (Heat, Bulls, Knicks). would say celtics but rhondos injuries and allen doing shitty doesnt do good. MVP goes to lebron no doubt about it. tied for most 30pt games with kobe and has way more triple doubles than him this season.

But this playoffs are going to be really good...since half season...almost any team had a chance. give it up to indiana for pulling a fat win streak i think was 7-9 games...they wont make it though...

[TDOGG]

Trevor Booker from the Wizards went to Clemson. His brother plays here now. Not nearly as good as his older brother though.

[Gehrig]

I can't wait to see who Wade swats this year though. gotta love his defense.

[Michael Fk]

Knicks Spurs final.

Most likely OKC Heat.

[Skimmy_14]

Durant is only 20 years old, im sure many MVP's will be in his future.

[davidkushner]

anyone watch the Clipper game??? Clips down by 27 in fourth and comeback to win, end fourth on 26-1 run i believe...greatest nba playoff comeback in 10 years.. Nick Young lets gooooo

highlights

[Gehrig]

yeah that was incredible. didn't think they hand any chance because of the way the game was going before that. awesome playoffs so far, really too bad about Rose though.

[Logan]

Durant is only 20 years old, im sure many MVP's will be in his future.

except he was 19 in his rookie season.

4 years ago. i think he will win an MVP and at least 1 title (maybe this year)

[hondarider525]

If you wanna know why Lebron is the mvp watch the heat knicks game right now.

[239 $kim]

also because he leads his team in almost every stat, arguably the only player in the league that can effectively guard every position, and has his team with one the best records in the NBA

[Gehrig]

and manages to choke despite all those listed stats

[davidkushner]

Lebron should also be defensive player of the year. He has made the chasedown block one of his signature defensive plays. His post defense and one on one defense is lockdown d as well. He did come in 3rd or 4th, but i htink he couldve very well won it.

[OG Mike D]

Me and Baby Rondo are ready for game 5!!!!!!

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[OG Mike D]

Bring on Philly!!!!!!!