****OFFICIAL 2013 NBA PLAYOFFS THREAD****

[-King-]

2012-2013 NBA Champions:

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

If the Pacers were down 3-1 going into Miami, the series would have been essentially over.

In any case, the Heat got the calls in their home games and the Pacers got the calls in theirs. Officiating ultimately didn't end up being the difference, LeBron did. Makes no sense to complain.

All you did was complain when Lebron fouled out in Game 6

But hey we got a great Finals again so I am ready for it to get going

[-King-]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

I'm still leaning Spurs after the Heat's display in this series. LeBron can't beat that team alone, he'll neep help from Wade and the others. At least they've got home advantage, which is something they didn't have last year (although it's a 2-3-2).

This. The reason the Heat got away with Wade and Bosh playing shitty is because the Pacers are slightly above average at best on offense. The Spurs will put up points in a hurry and will get out to big leads of Bosh and Wade continue to play like they have the past couple series.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

All you did was complain when Lebron fouled out in Game 6

Game 4. And that's because it was a total bullshit ending, which was plain for anybody to see.

But hey we got a great Finals again so I am ready for it to get going

The best there could have been.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Setsuna

How when they've only won one championship? Don't be silly. People that say that are people that don't matter.

Yeah...I don't remember anyone ever saying this was one of the greatest teams of all time. It's clearly not.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by -King-

This. The reason the Heat got away with Wade and Bosh playing shitty is because the Pacers are slightly above average at best on offense. The Spurs will put up points in a hurry and will get out to big leads of Bosh and Wade continue to play like they have the past couple series.

The only thing that's holding me back from picking the Spurs right now is the home advantage. If they had it, I think they win in 6 or 7. But as they don't, it really could come right down to the end.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by -King-

This. The reason the Heat got away with Wade and Bosh playing shitty is because the Pacers are slightly above average at best on offense. The Spurs will put up points in a hurry and will get out to big leads of Bosh and Wade continue to play like they have the past couple series.

I am picking Miami. As I have been saying and Kenny Smith talked about it the other night, the Spurs are much better matchup for the Heat than the Bulls\Pacers because they play up tempo transition basketball unlike the walk it up the court\half court offense that they faced the last 2 series.

[Hootie]

Heat win in 6 if you ask me.

I'm telling you...LeBron is winning the next 5 no matter what team he is on.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by unnecessary drama

Heat win in 6 if you ask me.

I'm telling you...LeBron is winning the next 5 no matter what team he is on.

He won't win 5 total.

[Hootie]

and why is that?

[-King-]

Originally Posted by unnecessary drama

and why is that?

Cause the Heat won't be able to rebuild fast enough to keep up with his prime. And his decline IMO will be more rapid than most other players. At 6'9 and 275+, he won't be able to do the things he does for much longer than 32-33.

I say he wins 3 in his career.

[chiefzilla1501]

The Spurs are a good matchup for the Heat. For the following reasons.

-The Heat have a tendency of sleepwalking. They do that for even a second, and they're done for. Miami will have to play 4 quarters every game
-Wade and Bosh can't play like games 1 - 6 and expect to win
-Unlike Indiana, San Antonio can shoot. LeBron is going to get his, but so is Parker. And unlike Indiana, San Antonio has quality depth on the bench
-Unlike Paul George, Tony Parker is going to keep a surer handle on the ball
-Unlike OKC, San Antonio is ready for the spotlight
-The Spurs move the ball fast, which is how you beat the Heat. The problem with Indiana is there were too many people who didn't need any real attention

Will be a good series. LeBron played the best series of his career against Indy, but that's not good enough without help and energy from his supporting cast.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by unnecessary drama

Heat win in 6 if you ask me.

I'm telling you...LeBron is winning the next 5 no matter what team he is on.

If the Eastern Conference continues to be as shitty as it is, you're probably right.

[Hootie]

I'm not convinced he stays with the Heat...but it doesn't matter. He can win by himself. And the idea you think he's going to rapidly decline? Hahahahaha.

He's a freak of nature. One of a kind. Has he EVER been injured?

You're a joke.

LeBron is getting at least 5, and all in a row.

He may get 8 or 9. He's the best player since Jordan...if not better than Jordan.

And I'm a Jordan diehard.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by unnecessary drama

I'm not convinced he stays with the Heat...but it doesn't matter. He can win by himself. And the idea you think he's going to rapidly decline? Hahahahaha.

He's a freak of nature. One of a kind. Has he EVER been injured?

So? Players start to decline at that age. You're stupid if you think at his size and explosiveness that he's going to last any longer than they do. Look at Kobe, Wade, Pierce, Ray Allen etc. All those players are 32-35 and they don't put nearly as much stress on their bodies as LeBron does. Yet they're on their last legs.

He'll play at this level for 3 more years and then he'll start being a 20 point a night guy.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by unnecessary drama

LeBron is getting at least 5, and all in a row.

He may get 8 or 9. He's the best player since Jordan...if not better than Jordan.

And I'm a Jordan diehard.

Yes, you're a joke.