NBA Season Thread 2014-15 (coach, playoff, star, finals)
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Barring major injury, I can't see any other Conference Final mathches except Warriors-Grizzlies, and Hawks-Cavs. Cleveland has come on strong- winning 18 out of 22. That stretch has gained them 0 games on Atlanta. Just hope the Hawks stay healthy- a ten game lead with 23 to go- they will not be caught. I am concerned about Cleveland in the playoffs, however. The Bulls and Wizards are done, but Toronto has given us fits this year.
I'm not sold on the Warriors going far. They won't survive shooting outside shots. I honestly do think the Grizzles are going to the finals this year. The East is a crap shoot at this point.
I have no reason to watch a Eastern Conference playoff series since we all know none of the matchups will be intriguing. Not only that there is no team to compete with the Cavs since Rose is out which is why I am watching the Western Conference Playoffs
I have no reason to watch a Eastern Conference playoff series since we all know none of the matchups will be intriguing. Not only that there is no team to compete with the Cavs since Rose is out which is why I am watching the Western Conference Playoffs
I still think the Hawks might have a chance, but even with the win against the Rockets I'm getting a little skeptical. They're starting to look an awful lot like the Warriors: talented teams that will be hurt by no post presence in the playoffs.
The Cavs don't have much of a post presence, but they at least have a couple 7-footers to rebound and protect the basket. More and more they look like the favorite to win the East.
I still think the Hawks might have a chance, but even with the win against the Rockets I'm getting a little skeptical. They're starting to look an awful lot like the Warriors: talented teams that will be hurt by no post presence in the playoffs.
The Cavs don't have much of a post presence, but they at least have a couple 7-footers to rebound and protect the basket. More and more they look like the favorite to win the East.
I'm not convinced they are a lock to get past Chicago and right now I'd be happy to wager on Atlanta over anyone else in the east.
Cleveland isn't playing *that* well. They have some "pieces" issues and don't forget Lebron is their only real playoff experience as coach, kyrie and Love and Thomspon have never been.
Atlanta also has the size that tends to give cleveland problems.
I'm not sold on the Warriors going far. They won't survive shooting outside shots. I honestly do think the Grizzles are going to the finals this year. The East is a crap shoot at this point.
I would agree with you on Memphis- assuming they are healthy. I don't think any of the other western teams have what it takes in terms of mental toughness The Spurs do, but they MAY finally be past their prime. I believe Houston and the Clippers would wilt under pressure.
I like what I am seeing from the Griz, and I think the Jeff Green deal was excellent for them, but my only problem with them is they have those moments where they cant score either. Yes, they grind teams to death, but sometimes, because they cant score, they get...ground (grinded? lol). I think Green will help stop this from happening to them, but we will see.
I'm not convinced they are a lock to get past Chicago and right now I'd be happy to wager on Atlanta over anyone else in the east.
Cleveland isn't playing *that* well. They have some "pieces" issues and don't forget Lebron is their only real playoff experience as coach, kyrie and Love and Thomspon have never been.
Atlanta also has the size that tends to give cleveland problems.
They've been without Kyrie for some games, without Lebron for two, and without both for one. And without Marion for a whole slew of games.
Come playoff time, I don't see a healthy Cleveland team losing 4x to any Eastern foe.
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