Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
May 8, 2010 10:19am
What do you think and why?
As a homer and in honesty I think the Cavs have shown they know how to deal with adversity this year (something they failed at last year) and could and should do it.
If I was the Lakers I'd start to be wondering about Los Suns... these ain't the same old Suns of previous years. (Don't get me wrong, as the Lakers should still be the favorite to come out of the West.... Los Suns are just a surprise so far this post-season).
As a homer and in honesty I think the Cavs have shown they know how to deal with adversity this year (something they failed at last year) and could and should do it.
If I was the Lakers I'd start to be wondering about Los Suns... these ain't the same old Suns of previous years. (Don't get me wrong, as the Lakers should still be the favorite to come out of the West.... Los Suns are just a surprise so far this post-season).
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 8, 2010 10:27am
Right now it is hard to argue with Orlando being the best.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
May 8, 2010 10:27am
The conference finals are going to be something special thus year. Truly believe anyone of the final four could win in a seven game series.
Suns are playing well, Lakers are so tested and have Kobe as the man in playoff time, Magic are scary when clicking, and I think the Cavs have the deepest roster.
My pick is the Lakers, Cavs 2nd.
Suns are playing well, Lakers are so tested and have Kobe as the man in playoff time, Magic are scary when clicking, and I think the Cavs have the deepest roster.
My pick is the Lakers, Cavs 2nd.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
May 8, 2010 10:28am
Until the Magic lose one they're the best team. Things change fast though.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 8, 2010 10:30am
Magic, easy
Non
Posts: 9,517
May 8, 2010 10:36am
Yeah Orlando, at this point.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 8, 2010 10:41am
Gotta be the Magic. Haven't lost at home since March something. Very impressed by them, especially VC15 stepping up.
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
May 8, 2010 10:47am
Tough to go against Orlando right now. They are making Atlanta look awful right now and just seem to be cruising.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2010 10:57am
Orlando
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
May 8, 2010 11:02am
Magic.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 8, 2010 11:09am
I'm a cavs homer, but it's Orlando in a landslide right now.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
May 8, 2010 11:13am
Orlando has been the best team in the NBA since January, and they have widened the gap on the rest of the field right now.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
May 8, 2010 11:46am
Orlando by a wide margin. Just like the Cavs were in the first 2 rounds last year. Nice to have the home court advantage. Most can't stand SVG. But I admire his coaching style.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 8, 2010 11:51am
I'll take Orlando too, but I still think the Cavs will win the Championship and you can take that to the bank.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
May 8, 2010 1:21pm
Cavs.
Most impressive has been the Magic. But I still believe the Cavs and Lakers are better teams.
Most impressive has been the Magic. But I still believe the Cavs and Lakers are better teams.
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allstar
Posts: 137
May 8, 2010 1:21pm
Most impressed by, in this order:
1. Magic-undefeated so far, and have been dominant at times.
2. Suns-clicking at the right time, and are up 3-0 on a Spurs team that was also very impressive in round one.
3. Cavs- Have shown vulnerablilty, but LeBron dominated last night, and I think that we will see more of the same of that for the rest of the post-season.
4. Lakers- I still think they have the most talent, but they just don't seem to click all the time. However, they are slowly starting to look better vs. the Jazz. Hopefully that continues.
1. Magic-undefeated so far, and have been dominant at times.
2. Suns-clicking at the right time, and are up 3-0 on a Spurs team that was also very impressive in round one.
3. Cavs- Have shown vulnerablilty, but LeBron dominated last night, and I think that we will see more of the same of that for the rest of the post-season.
4. Lakers- I still think they have the most talent, but they just don't seem to click all the time. However, they are slowly starting to look better vs. the Jazz. Hopefully that continues.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
May 8, 2010 2:30pm
Orlando
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 8, 2010 2:34pm
I think Joey Crawford is what most people pay to see....so I think his officiating crew is the best team.
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osu99
Posts: 333
May 8, 2010 2:36pm
The Magicians have been impressive and are playing the best. I'm not sure about the level of their competition but they haven't lost yet and they're halfway through round 2. I remember another team running the same impressive streak last year in the East too though.
Emmett Brown
Posts: 478
May 8, 2010 2:46pm
Orlando, but remember the Cavs swept their first two series last year and were a miracle shot by James from being swept in the ECF.
3reppom
Posts: 765
May 8, 2010 3:36pm
Orlando is playing the best but they have had the easiest match ups to this point. I think Orlando is going to run into the same problem that the Cavs had last year, two clearly inferior teams for the 1st and 2nd rounds that have laid down for them, the Magic are going to be over confident in the conference finals. Vince Carter is the ultimate front runner in the NBA. When his team is winning the game comes very easy to him. When the games and competition get rougher and tougher deeper into the playoffs he collapses under pressure ask Toronto, ask New Jersey. IMO you can't be a favorite to win the championship when your lead dog on offense has a demonstrated history of choking under pressure, and that is the Magic.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2010 5:18pm
Cavs best hope (if they make it) in the ECF is that they will be underdogs, which they aren't accustomed to. Lebron James as an underdog? Wonder if that would motivate him any? Hmm....
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
May 8, 2010 5:37pm
Best hope?BR1986FB wrote: Cavs best hope (if they make it) in the ECF is that they will be underdogs, which they aren't accustomed to. Lebron James as an underdog? Wonder if that would motivate him any? Hmm....
Orlando is playing good basketball but Cleveland is looking fine right now.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 8, 2010 5:51pm
Suns
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
May 8, 2010 6:04pm
On paper the Cavs win by a narrow margin over the Magic. Therefore I am predicting another title for those blankety-blank Lakers.