The Spurs vs Denver game was a surprise but as we all know the playoffs have their ups and downs. Remember the Spurs being up 2-0 against the Lakers last year and seemingly going for the sweep. Marcus Camby will be the focal point for the Nuggets on defense, he has a good a chance as any at containing Duncan. Camby is a great defender and hes timing on shot blocking is incredible, he rarely gets faked out which is a big part of Tim's game (getting his defender off balance). The Spurs back court really needs to step up they should be dominating the Nuggets guards. You would think that Bowen should be able to shut down Melo somewhat so i'm predicting the Spurs to come roaring back in game 2, Pop will have them better prepared this time. I like what George Karl has done with the Nuggets though and i wouldnt mind seeing them go though to the next round.
Um... Lakers are out. They didn't even make the playoffs. 😆
So in that case.... I'm rooting for the Blazers, the Cavs, and the T-Wolves. I was at least.
So with who is left in mind, I generally am rooting for the Spurs over anybody. I've loved the Spurs (for the most part) since the days when David Robinson was the powerhouse in early 90s for them. I also love fundamentals, which is Duncan's game. Gotta love Duncan. Also, Ginobili is great. Don't care too much for Parker though but don't hate him. Other than that, it is easier for me to break down series by series who I am rooting for, so:
Suns vs Grizzlies: I am rooting for the Grizzlies here. I like the Suns more, but they are a threat to the Spurs. So hopefully the Griz can make a big surprise and win (highly doubt it). Other than that, I really do not care for the Grizzlies.
SA vs Denver: I already stated I want Spurs to win it all, but if they don't, they better beat Denver (who I hate). Anthony is a b!tch and Kenyon isn't the most like-able guy himself. But mainly Anthony is the reason.
Seattle vs Kings: I like Seattle some-what, but I have been some-what anti-Kings for several years. The only times I ever remember rooting for the Kings is when they were against the Lakers. I still am angry about when the Kings were up 3-2 against the Lakers and were about to win the series in game 6, but Kobe's b!tch ass got free throws for elbowing Bibby in the face on an inbounds pass. Bullshit, Kings won that series and most likely would have been champions. Anyway, yeah, I like Seattle more. Got to love Bibby though, haven't care much for Peja, Webber (even though he is gone), or Brad Miller.
Dallas vs Houston- Haven't been a big T-Mac fan in the past, still not much, but I'm happy to see him playing team ball with Yao so T-Mac is growing on me. I don't hate Dallas, I just like Yao more than Dirk. Even though Yao is weak and has disappointed me thus far, I still like him.
East:
Miami vs NJ - Please God let them sweep NJ. You have to love Wade. I have never been a big Shaq fan but have always respected him. I am fine with him helping Wade get a championship. I was not fine with him helping Kobe get a championship (or 3). Miami might be my #2 choice to win it all. I loved the Zo days and they are exciting again. I have to admit though, I have not been a huge Miami fan my whole life and did not stick with them through thick or thin, but even so, I at least admit it and they were never like a team I hardcore cared about or completely abandoned, I just didn't care when they were losing. Anyway, I hate Carter, Kidd isn't the best person himself (wife beater/cry-baby). Plus they knocked off Team Lebron 😠
Detroit vs Phili - AI is a punk. Always has been, always will be. Not to mention, I'm not a big fan of anything that comes from Phili (thugs). Detroit, well, I guess that town has its fair share of thugs too, but I like their team more. Never been a huge Detroit fan though. I again cheered for them over the Lakers and that is about it for any hardcore cheering they have ever received from me. In the East, I would root for them over anybody except for Miami, Chicago, and maybe (I'll explain in a bit) Indiana.
Boston vs Indiana - I want Indiana to at least get out of the 1st round for Reggie's final season. What better team to do it against than Boston? Haven't liked Boston except for in old videos of the 80s. Other than Reggie though, I pretty much hate Indiana's team. Especially Jermaine, who I hate more than any other player. So after this round, it is questionable if I will root for them. The thing is, Indiana has my favorite player of all time (Miller) and my least favorite player of the last couple years (Jermaine). So, I would root for Indiana all the way to the championships as long as Miller is the one getting credit and not Jermaine. If Jermaine is getting the credit, please God knock them out of the playoffs fast.
Chicago vs Indiana - Ben Gordon has my attention here. I can see myself rooting for him for years. He is pretty much this years Dwayne Wade. Other than him, I really don't care for the Bulls too much, but I like him quite a bit. The Wizards I don't care for much at all. I don't hate them, I just don't care about them. I do hate Gilbert Arenas though. I even called his ball hog/crappy performance at the All-Star game. The only time I really followed the Wizards closely in my whole life, is their 2 years of Jordan screwing them over. Ah, good times.
So that is my hopes for round 1. I'll get back to some more of this shit in round 2.
i think you should ask it here..
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/f71/t336374.html in the NBA thread
TNT and ESPN.
Duncan is back, my friends. What happened to the Spurs in the 4th quarter on Sunday will NEVER happen again. Plus, the Spurs are always great after a loss. I said before the series that if they were going to lose a game, it would be the first one. But I have faith in them, especially in Manu. He can do things with the ball that I've never seen. And Tony Parker is still growing. Plus, you can never count out Big Dawg. And if Duncan is anything like Duncan, as I think he will be, the Nuggets are in for a surprise. It's great what they've accomplished since the All-Star break, and I like 'Melo, but they're going against the next NBA dynasty.
I'm rooting for Boston, though I like Reggie Miller and Steven Jackson (he's a bit of a thug now, but he was great with the Spurs).
I love Nash and Amare, but they are a huge threat, so I hope Memphis pulls something out of their @$$ and beats them. Probably won't happen, though.
Go, Baby Bulls.
Dwayne Wade is great, and Shaq is Shaq. New Jersey doesn't stand a chance.
Go Sacramento, because Ray Allen can shoot San Antonio's lights out. It would be a good series, though. Bowen and Allen would be great to watch again.
And, I actually like A.I. I think he's very talented. And they would make a much easier opponent in the finals. But they wouldn't get past Miami.
Originally posted by MythDetroit vs Phili - AI is a punk. Always has been, always will be. Not to mention, I'm not a big fan of anything that comes from Phili (thugs). Detroit, well, I guess that town has its fair share of thugs too, but I like their team more. Never been a huge Detroit fan though. I again cheered for them over the Lakers and that is about it for any hardcore cheering they have ever received from me. In the East, I would root for them over anybody except for Miami, Chicago, and maybe (I'll explain in a bit) Indiana.
Boston vs Indiana - I want Indiana to at least get out of the 1st round for Reggie's final season. What better team to do it against than Boston? Haven't liked Boston except for in old videos of the 80s. Other than Reggie though, I pretty much hate Indiana's team. Especially Jermaine, who I hate more than any other player. So after this round, it is questionable if I will root for them. The thing is, Indiana has my favorite player of all time (Miller) and my least favorite player of the last couple years (Jermaine). So, I would root for Indiana all the way to the championships as long as Miller is the one getting credit and not Jermaine. If Jermaine is getting the credit, please God knock them out of the playoffs fast.
Chicago vs Indiana - Ben Gordon has my attention here. I can see myself rooting for him for years. He is pretty much this years Dwayne Wade. Other than him, I really don't care for the Bulls too much, but I like him quite a bit. The Wizards I don't care for much at all. I don't hate them, I just don't care about them. I do hate Gilbert Arenas though. I even called his ball hog/crappy performance at the All-Star game. The only time I really followed the Wizards closely in my whole life, is their 2 years of Jordan screwing them over. Ah, good times.