NBA 2013-2014 Season Thread

[HC]

Why didn't they just draw an actual play? I mean Kyle Lowry is good but he's not on that Lebron/KD hero-ball level.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Patterson had all the space in the world. I think he was trying to get 2 free throws.

[Meacon Keaton]

These weren't cheap.

I'll finish paying them off in 2015.

The Wizards are in the second round of the playoffs. This is something you'll be able to tell your grandchildren about someday. Hell, maybe they'll even be able to see it happen once in their lifetime.

[DYSI]

About time Lowry didn't get a call his way, karma finally got him for all his flopping. Let's go Nets!

[HC]

Come on Mavericks! Make it interesting! Why fizzle out now?

[Toe]

[Benjamin]

I love the passion Toronto's fans have, but I'm hoping Brooklyn holds the lead here. They have Miami's number.

The way I see it, Pierce and KG couldn't get it done in Boston two years ago against the Heat, and they're only getting older. Also, fun fact is that in two series that the Heat have played Brooklyn all time, the Nets have only taken one game from them.

Except that Brooklyn have beaten the Heat every time this season.

[gunnar hendershow]

I love the passion Toronto's fans have, but I'm hoping Brooklyn holds the lead here. They have Miami's number.

The way I see it, Pierce and KG couldn't get it done in Boston two years ago against the Heat, and they're only getting older. Also, fun fact is that in two series that the Heat have played Brooklyn all time, the Nets have only taken one game from them.

Except that Brooklyn have beaten the Heat every time this season.

They matchup perfectly and it's more than Pierce and KG.

Brooklyn's bench is miles better than Miami's lack of bench.

[Mofoticon]

I love the passion Toronto's fans have, but I'm hoping Brooklyn holds the lead here. They have Miami's number.

The way I see it, Pierce and KG couldn't get it done in Boston two years ago against the Heat, and they're only getting older. Also, fun fact is that in two series that the Heat have played Brooklyn all time, the Nets have only taken one game from them.

Except that Brooklyn have beaten the Heat every time this season.

Which ultimately means nothing right now. There are too many variables with regular season match ups. The Heat are going to win the series and I don't anticipate it being close, max of 6 games.

[Benjamin]

I expect it to be the closest series the Heat have. I don't expect Nets to win, but they're the only team worth a shot at taking Miami down.

[Benjamin]

I expect it to be the closest series the Heat have. I don't expect Nets to win, but they're the only team worth a shot at taking Miami down.

[Benjamin]

I expect it to be the closest series the Heat have. I don't expect Nets to win, but they're the only team worth a shot at taking Miami down.

[EddieG]

So Ben, how do you feel about the Nets/Heat matchup?

[Benjamin]

I expect it to be the closest series the Heat have. I don't expect Nets to win, but they're the only team worth a shot at taking Miami down.

[Krone]

I love the passion Toronto's fans have, but I'm hoping Brooklyn holds the lead here. They have Miami's number.

The way I see it, Pierce and KG couldn't get it done in Boston two years ago against the Heat, and they're only getting older. Also, fun fact is that in two series that the Heat have played Brooklyn all time, the Nets have only taken one game from them.

Except that Brooklyn have beaten the Heat every time this season.

That's true, but as others have said, it's the regular season. If you think LeBron, Wade, Allen, Bosh go out there and play with the same intensity that they do in the playoffs, you're crazy. I don't care who swept them in the regular season, this is the 2x defending champions with LeBron James. Not a Dirk, not a Tim Duncan, LeBron James. You know, the guy who is trying to prove that even though he didn't win the MVP (here, for everyone that says otherwise) wants to prove he is one of the best of all time.

And let me remind you that they just went seven games with a game, yet playoff inexperienced Toronto Raptors and squeaked out a victory by how much? One point? I think the Heat will be just fine.

[Benjamin]

Do I have to say it a fifth time?

I expect it to be the closest series the Heat have. I don't expect Nets to win, but they're the only team worth a shot at taking Miami down.

[Krone]

Shit, I don't know how I missed that

But in all seriousness, I quasi-agree. If the Pacers can play at the level they are capable of, I think they take the cake. But, if they look like they did against the Hawks, I see Miami in 5.

[Benjamin]

I agree with you on Indiana having a shot as well, I guess. That will depend on Hibbert showing up, though.

[Krone]

Eh fuck it, nevermind.

Edited May 5, 2014 by Krone

[Tyrone]

While I'd love for the Pacers to win this year (especially David West who's worked his ass off), I think this is the Thunder's year. OKC were clearly not ready in the 2012 finals, fair enough. Last year they were good, but Westbrook went down with an injury and OKC didn't have that 1-2 punch. Durant wasn't going to win the championship all by himself, he needed his partner. This year, though, they are unbelievable. Post-Harden, I think this is the best they have ever looked. Caron Butler and Steven Adams are what have been missing from this team, along with Ibaka taking more shots, Reggie Jackson stepping up as a great 2nd PG or SG and the always handy Derek Fisher. OKC over the Clippers and then edging out San Antonio in game 7, I think, leading to them defeating one of the four in the East. Not sure how things go down with Brooklyn/Heat, really, but just for shock value I'd love for the Nets to win so we can get guaranteed new NBA champions.