Eastern Conference Playoff Race Options

[WHarris1]

          Team  	GB 
 1. 	 Detroit 	-- 
 2. 	 Miami 	        9.0 
 3. 	 New Jersey 	16.5 
 4. 	 Cleveland 	15.0 
 5. 	 Indiana 	18.0 
 6. 	 Washington 	18.5 
 7. 	 Philadelphia 	19.0 
 8. 	 Milwaukee 	20.0 
 9. 	 Chicago 	22.5 
 10. 	 Boston 	23.5 
 11. 	 Orlando 	28.0 
 12. 	 Toronto 	28.5 
 13. 	 Atlanta 	29.0 
 14. 	 Charlotte 	33.0 
 15. 	 New York 	32.5
				
				
				
			

[nitetrain8601]

C'mon Philly and Milwaukee.

[Chisoxfn]

With AI going down, Philly will be the team were most likely to catch.

The 76ers said Iverson's X-rays were negative. He will be re-evaluated Monday.

"Obviously, it's bad if I couldn't return," Iverson said. "I just had problems walking. I knew I couldn't do any running."

[hammerhead johns...]

I'll be glued to the television when the playoffs start, but it kind of sucks that the Finals matchup (Pistons vs Spurs) has already been determined. It's kind of like the Bills and Redskins back in 1992. You just knew that they'd be going head-to-head in the Super Bowl, no matter what.

[kapkomet]

I'll be glued to the television when the playoffs start, but it kind of sucks that the Finals matchup (Pistons vs Spurs) has already been determined. It's kind of like the Bills and Redskins back in 1992. You just knew that they'd be going head-to-head in the Super Bowl, no matter what.

You think? I think Dallas has a shot, and it would be a pretty big draw for ratings in that all the controversy with Mark Cuban as an owner.

Having said that, for all the offense Dallas has, they can't score on San Antonio.

[hammerhead johns...]

The Spurs are just too hot to handle, and too cold to hold.

They're killing 'em softly with Duncan.

[Chisoxfn]

The Spurs are just too hot to handle, and too cold to hold.

They're killing 'em softly with Duncan.

I'm actually picking the Suns (w/Amare) to make it to the finals.

[hammerhead johns...]

I'm actually picking the Suns (w/Amare) to make it to the finals.

Well, Bowen shut down Marion last year, but he is approaching the age of 35. Meanwhile, Marion is approaching his peak years, and he's looking like the best player in the Western Conference outside of Duncan, Garnett, and Bryant IMO. He is just amazing. That's a pretty bold statement considering that you have guys like Dirk, Nash, Artest, and McGrady in the fold, but you can make a strong case for him.

If Marion puts up his insane averages against the Spurs, they'll have a shot at defeating them in Game 7, but that's a big if considering how Bowen has abused him in the past. That is definitely the matchup to watch.

Also, Robert Horry has to be one of the most clutch players in the history of the NBA playoffs, if not the most clutch. I don't know if they have an answer for him.

Outside of that, it appears as though the Spurs will handle them pretty easily in the rebounding category. They're also tops in the NBA (or close to it) at shutting down the passing lanes & limiting assists.

[WHarris1]

Milwaukee in action tonight against the Hawks. Go Hawks

[WHarris1]

Shitttttttttttt

Milwaukee barely survives Atlanta at home, 1 point win. ATL was up 1 with about 2 to play.

Boooooooooooooooo.

[greasywheels121]

I'm hoping the Pacers can finally learn to play to their potential against all opponents and not to the level of their opponents. They'd have a great shot at getting the 4 spot, if that were possible.

[Chisoxfn]

I'm hoping the Pacers can finally learn to play to their potential against all opponents and not to the level of their opponents. They'd have a great shot at getting the 4 spot, if that were possible.

One thing for certain, the Pacers have responded well despite losing O'Neal. I wonder if they'll ever have another season where they don't face some huge form of adversity.

[greasywheels121]

One thing for certain, the Pacers have responded well despite losing O'Neal. I wonder if they'll ever have another season where they don't face some huge form of adversity.

Haha that'd certainly be nice. Hopefully next year can be that year.

[Chisoxfn]

Haha that'd certainly be nice. Hopefully next year can be that year.

Do you think they will resign Peja?

[greasywheels121]

Do you think they will resign Peja?

I'm hoping so. He's got the option to not even opt for FA, IIRC. And from what I've seen so far, he's played great here and has said some good things.