We compare our pre-season predictions to how things really turned out and then give our predictions for the playoffs. Download Episode 58
Author: Jay
Playoff Predictions
I write a bi-weekly NBA article on Popblerd, but since it took me forever to write, I’m putting it on here too.
Eastern Conference First Round
1. Chicago vs. 8. Indiana
Chicago won 62 games this season and finished on a 9 game winning streak and the best record in the NBA. Indiana finished 8 games below .500 and only made the playoffs because, as unbelievable as it is, the 7 other eastern conference teams were even more terrible. No need to talk any more about this series because it will be over before you are done reading this paragraph. Bulls in 4. Continue reading
Episode 57: Interview with Brian Cloney
We interview Brian Cloney from the Celtics blog http://www.hardwoodhoudini.com. We talk about the Celtics up and down season, the Perkins trade, the upcoming Knicks/Celtics 1st round series, and we get Brian’s playoff picks for both conferences. Download Episode 57
5 Moments I would LOVE to see in this Knicks-Celtics series
Beyond the obvious like the Knicks winning or playing defense or getting an offensive rebound or successfully switching on a pick & roll…here is what I want to see:
- Carmelo Anthony hitting a game winning shot in MSG.
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The season is over and so are the Celtics: It is playoff time!!!!!!!
Who's Better?
I’m getting sick of conversations like “If Kobe gets another title he’ll be considered the GOAT (greatest of all time)”, or ‘LeBron isn’t even in the conversation with Kobe until he wins a title”.
Winning titles is great, not that many players get to do it, but it shouldn’t be used as a basis for an argument about who’s better. Please refer to example one if you don’t believe me.
Example 1:
This guy
would be considered better than this guy:
I rest my case.
Episode 56: Knicks vs Celtics – Bring it!
We talk about the upcoming Knicks/Celtics playoff series. We go over the individual matchups and make our predictions on how the series will play out. Download Episode 56
Random thought about the Knicks/Celtics playoff series
At first I thought the Celtics were being sneaky by not playing Shaq, ready to unleash him at full strengh for the playoffs. Now I’m not so sure. Not seeing him for the final few games makes me think he’s not going to be ready for round 1 vs. the Knicks. This is excellent news since we have one of the smallest teams around. It looks like we’ll only have to deal with Krstic and Jermaine O’Neal’s corpse, and maybe some Big Baby at the center position. If Shaq comes back that throws a wrench into things a little bit. We’d be severely undersized.
If only we had some bigger bodies on the team….If only there were some 7 footers out there for real cheap. Someone that could give Amare a rest for ten minutes a game. Someone like Darko Milicic, Anthony Randolph, Earl Barron, Jordan Hill….how do these other teams keep finding cheap big men? Beats me.
Top 5 Things I do not want to see the Knicks do in the playoffs
- Go with a reduced rotation of say 6 or 7 guys. The Knicks play best when they have a more balanced attack. When they rely too heavily on Amare, Carmelo and Chauncey to carry them they do not win.
- Not move the ball around and have players continually stand around and watch Carmelo and Amare on offense.
- Rely too heavily on the 3 pointer.
- Continually allow opponents second and third chances on offense.
- Allow their opponents too many easy lay-ups
Episode 55: Interview with Jay
Marc interviews Jay about this season. We talk about this seasons MVP, playoff predictions, potential upsets, most improved player, trade reactions, what players will be back on the Knicks next year, and much more. Download Episode 55
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