NBA 2008-09 Season
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I know you did, and he certainly proved you right! :up
I know that the Celtics are trying to find a replacement for James Posey (HUGE LOSS, IMO), but bringing in Miles for a look was a head-scratcher!
Mildly. I'm more nervous than anything.
After all my teams played well in '07, both the Browns and Indians did considerably worse than anticipated in '08. Let's hope this isn't the trend for the Cav's too.
The NBA will have instant replay for clock situations at the end of a quarter or a game, as well as 3-pointers.
Good idea?
Good idea?
Celtics were the unanimous pick on ESPN.com to win the Eastern Conference.
Here's a sample of the preview:
Marc
Stein ESPN.com
ATLANTIC: 1 | EAST: 1 Even without Posey -- and even in a conference that got slightly deeper -- Boston actually is a better bet to win the East than it was a year ago. Only Cleveland (or major injuries) can keep the Celts from getting back to the Finals.
Here's a sample of the preview:
Stein ESPN.com
ATLANTIC: 1 | EAST: 1 Even without Posey -- and even in a conference that got slightly deeper -- Boston actually is a better bet to win the East than it was a year ago. Only Cleveland (or major injuries) can keep the Celts from getting back to the Finals.
That's an EXCELLENT question.
I admit, I'm on the fence with that one.
I do feel that they're now the fourth best team in the Eastern Conference behind Boston, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
However, they still have a strong nucleus, and two good looking young players (Stuckey and Maxiell).
We shall see.
True. Detroit is yet another year older. They didn't add any significant parts to their roster since last year either. Besides, the Cavaliers seem to have the Piston's number and they would have to go through Cleveland to get there. In short, I don't see that happening.
And yet, every year, come the conference championship, there we are. No reason to think this season will be any different. The new coach seems to have revived the core players. Maybe Saunders was the problem, we'll see come May. Meanwhile the bench is another year older and experienced also. Amir Johnson is probably moving to the starting rotation, so that McDyess will get more scoring opportunities coming off the bench. And if you don't know about Stuckey and Afflalo all ready, you will soon enough. Add in Maxiel, who's motivated by being in a contract year, and maybe even Kwame (Dumar's latest reclaimation project), giving the front court some depth, I can see us getting back to the championship. Depth galore guys, it does matter. Also look for this team to play more transition (read: fast break) ball, and a return to DETROIT style defense of old. Injuries will be the decisive factor in whether we get to the conference championship for the (what is it 7th or 8th?) time.
NBA Preseason doubleheader tonight- Wizards/Cavs and Thunder/Lakers.
I love NBA games on Friday night, but will anyone watch preseason?
I love NBA games on Friday night, but will anyone watch preseason?
2008-09 NBA Predictions:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Cleveland
2. Boston
3. Philadelphia
4. Orlando (ahead of Detroit ONLY for seeding purposes)
5. Detroit
6. Toronto
7. Atlanta
8. Miami
First Round
Cleveland over Miami in 4
Detroit over Orlando in 5
Boston over Atlanta in 6
Philadelphia over Toronto in 6
Conference Semifinals
Cleveland over Detroit in 5
Boston over Philadelphia in 6
Conference Finals
Cleveland over Boston in 7
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. New Orleans
2. LA Lakers
3. Utah
4. Dallas
5. Portland
6. Phoenix
7. San Antonio
8. Houston
First Round
New Orleans over Houston in 5
Portland over Dallas in 7
Lakers over San Antonio in 5
Utah over Phoenix in 7
Conference Semifinals
New Orleans over Portland in 6
Utah over Lakers in 6
Conference Finals
New Orleans over Utah in 7
NBA Finals
Cleveland over New Orleans in 6.............. MVP- LeBron James
Regular Season MVP- LeBron James
Rookie of the Year- Greg Oden (and yes he's eligible)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Cleveland
2. Boston
3. Philadelphia
4. Orlando (ahead of Detroit ONLY for seeding purposes)
5. Detroit
6. Toronto
7. Atlanta
8. Miami
First Round
Cleveland over Miami in 4
Detroit over Orlando in 5
Boston over Atlanta in 6
Philadelphia over Toronto in 6
Conference Semifinals
Cleveland over Detroit in 5
Boston over Philadelphia in 6
Conference Finals
Cleveland over Boston in 7
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. New Orleans
2. LA Lakers
3. Utah
4. Dallas
5. Portland
6. Phoenix
7. San Antonio
8. Houston
First Round
New Orleans over Houston in 5
Portland over Dallas in 7
Lakers over San Antonio in 5
Utah over Phoenix in 7
Conference Semifinals
New Orleans over Portland in 6
Utah over Lakers in 6
Conference Finals
New Orleans over Utah in 7
NBA Finals
Cleveland over New Orleans in 6.............. MVP- LeBron James
Regular Season MVP- LeBron James
Rookie of the Year- Greg Oden (and yes he's eligible)
I honestly think the EAST is still a toss-up AFTER the Celtics. I don't think that Cleveland is that much better than Philly, Detroit OR Orlando....that is the team that will make some noise in my opinion.
Too early to predict who will win.....New Orleans over Boston in 7.
