2010 NBA Playoffs

[BillD1984]

The schedule for the first two games of the Western Conference Finals has been released. The series will start next Monday night at Staples Center (9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT). Game 2 will be next Wednesday night at Staples (9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT). All WCF games will be broadcasted by TNT.

As far as the Eastern Conference goes we know this, there will be a game tonight at the Q, and a game Thursday night at the Garden.

We also know there will be a game Sunday at 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT on ABC. What we don't know is who will be participating in that game. It will be EITHER:

A) Celtics at Cavs- Game 7 OR

B) Magic at Cavs- Game 1 OR

C) Celtics at Magic- Game 1

 

[pro96]

A) Celtics at Cavs- Game 7 OR

B) Magic at Cavs- Game 1 OR

C) Celtics at Magic- Game 1

#3 LOL

 

[BillD1984]

Something for the Celtics to ponder going into tonight's crucial game:

The Celtics are 4-0 against the Cavs this season when Ray Allen takes 15 or more shots.................and 0-4 when he takes less than 15 shots.


Hmmmmmm.......

 

[BillD1984]

About 40 minutes til game time!!! I have a feeling we're in for a classic tonight!!! :up

 

[SabresRule]

Since 2003, 6 of the 8 NBA champions were tied 2-2 in the second round of the playoffs before winning that series in six games.

The two exceptions- 2004 Pistons (lost a triple overtime game 5 to the Nets, but won games 6 and 7) and the 2006 Heat (lost the opener, won the next 4).

 

[BillD1984]

Since 2003, 6 of the 8 NBA champions were tied 2-2 in the second round of the playoffs before winning that series in six games.

The two exceptions- 2004 Pistons (lost a triple overtime game 5 to the Nets, but won games 6 and 7) and the 2006 Heat (lost the opener, won the next 4).

In 2008, the Cavs-Celtics were 2-2 after four games, BUT that series went 7.........not 6.

 

[SabresRule]

In 2008, the Cavs-Celtics were 2-2 after four games, BUT that series went 7.........not 6.

Thanks for pointing out my error.

The point I was trying to make is that NBA championship teams of recent years don't have it easy in the second round.

 

[BillD1984]

Halftime- Celts 50, Cavs 44


I'm a little concerned with the foul trouble of the C's bigs (Sheed has 4 fouls, Baby and Perk 3 each). The last thing I want to see in the 4th quarter of such an important game is Shelden Williams playing meaningful minutes!!

 

[SabresRule]

Boston's Big Three, so far- VERY impressive.

 

[pro96]

Interesting.. Interesting

Cavs down by 18 OMG

 

[pro96]

make that 21 lol

 

[SabresRule]

Well... I certainly didn't see this coming.

Boston has come out with guns blazing since the second quarter.

 

[pro96]

This is turning into a CLEVELAND MASSACRE just look at the fans faces LOL

 

[SabresRule]

All I have to say- I would NOT want to be in HD's shoes right now.

 

[HD MM]

This is embarassing and gut wrenching, especially with what's at stake for this team. What the hell did Cleveland ever do to deserve this?!

 

[BillD1984]

All I have to say- I would NOT want to be in HD's shoes right now.

Why? This series is FAR from over!

Haven't you noticed? The Celtics have sucked at home this year!

 

[BillD1984]

This is embarassing and gut wrenching, especially with what's at stake for this team. What the hell did Cleveland ever do to deserve this?!

Easy for me to say, but hang in there buddy!

I have a strange feeling that the Celtics will be returning to Cleveland on Sunday............

 

[BillD1984]

Why has J.J. Hickson been buried on the Cavs bench?

He's been impressive every time I see him.

 

[SabresRule]

Something for the Celtics to ponder going into tonight's crucial game:

The Celtics are 4-0 against the Cavs this season when Ray Allen takes 15 or more shots.................and 0-4 when he takes less than 15 shots.

You were onto something- he didn't take 15 shots, but he was VERY effective.

 

[pro96]

wow up by 27, goodness