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Indiana has really surprised me with how hard they've played the Bulls. Boozer played a little better but he needs to step up and play better. Deng does too.

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Indiana has really surprised me with how hard they've played the Bulls. Boozer played a little better but he needs to step up and play better. Deng does too.

Yes! I'm very surprised! I expect Indiana to win at least 1 game but they may can win 2. From my understanding, Chicago has the easiest route to the Conference Finals. This isn't good, especially if they have to face Miami or Boston for the trip to the finals.

Btw, Miami beat the slop out of the 76ers.......Wow!

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Yes! I'm very surprised! I expect Indiana to win at least 1 game but they may can win 2. From my understanding, Chicago has the easiest route to the Conference Finals. This isn't good, especially if they have to face Miami or Boston for the trip to the finals.

Btw, Miami beat the slop out of the 76ers.......Wow!

The one thing I see is that things are different for the Bulls now that they are the hunted. When you are the number overall team in the entire league the pressure can be overwhelming. It's going to be interesting to watch how things go for the Bulls.

Oh yeah, and the Heat did what they were spoda do...LOL

[csedwards2]

Chicago's success or failure depends on 1 man. Thats all Im saying. I love to see him play though

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Chicago's success or failure depends on 1 man. Thats all Im saying. I love to see him play though

And that's the biggest weakness of the Chicago Bulls!

[Arkhams Finest]

Btw, Miami beat the slop out of the 76ers.......Wow!

Yes indeed.  From start to finish.  Even with a less than 100% D-Wade they still beat the tar out of 'em.

Chris Bosh is playing pretty well.  He's the X-factor.  You can be fairly confident that you'll get good minutes from Lebron and Wade, but when Bosh is playing well too they're the best team in the league.

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Yes indeed.  From start to finish.  Even with a less than 100% D-Wade they still beat the tar out of 'em.

Chris Bosh is playing pretty well.  He's the X-factor.  You can be fairly confident that you'll get good minutes from Lebron and Wade, but when Bosh is playing well too they're the best team in the league.

You buy the rumor of Miami potentially trading Bosh? I read that on Sports Illustrated last week.

I tell you, the more and more I see Miami and how I don't think Celtics or Bulls (unless Rose gets more help from supporting cast) will go far, Miami in my mind becomes the favorite to win it all. Lakers not showing heart right now. Maybe that will change. We'll see.

[SirTJ]

Miami did look impressive, but I don't think the Sixers are an ideal team to weigh the Heat with. Sixers have a severe disadvantage at every position, which is why they stand no chance of winning this series. I wouldn't count Chicago out yet. They aren't playing horribly against Indiana, I just think Indiana is a better team than most expected. Chicago is going to need a lot more input from Noah and Deng, however. Everything can't rest on one man throughout the entire playoffs.

[lordluvr]

You buy the rumor of Miami potentially trading Bosh? I read that on Sports Illustrated last week.

I tell you, the more and more I see Miami and how I don't think Celtics or Bulls (unless Rose gets more help from supporting cast) will go far, Miami in my mind becomes the favorite to win it all. Lakers not showing heart right now. Maybe that will change. We'll see.

A healthy Haslem will reduce the need to have Bosh in the roster.  Frankly, if Haslem were not injured, he would have eaten up some of Bosh's playing time.  Haslem erned my respect over the years.  I used to think he was a bum.  But, he's improved his range, has a solid 15-18 foot jumper, is a beast on the boards, and is an overall warrior.  Bosh can score.  He's not real tenacious on D or on the boards, so yeah.  I can see some possibility of a trade happening.

[Arkhams Finest]

You buy the rumor of Miami potentially trading Bosh? I read that on Sports Illustrated last week.

I tell you, the more and more I see Miami and how I don't think Celtics or Bulls (unless Rose gets more help from supporting cast) will go far, Miami in my mind becomes the favorite to win it all. Lakers not showing heart right now. Maybe that will change. We'll see.

I don't know if there's any truth to the rumor, but it makes sense.  With Lebron and Wade you have the core of a potentially legendary team.  The SI article says it would be for a Point Guard, but I'd rather it be for a few pieces.  A couple of solid role players.  Maybe a TRUE Center.   

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Miami did look impressive, but I don't think the Sixers are an ideal team to weigh the Heat with. Sixers have a severe disadvantage at every position, which is why they stand no chance of winning this series. I wouldn't count Chicago out yet. They aren't playing horribly against Indiana, I just think Indiana is a better team than most expected. Chicago is going to need a lot more input from Noah and Deng, however. Everything can't rest on one man throughout the entire playoffs.

I really think if Sixers made more of a shot and maybe had a "go-to" guy, they could have given Miami a hard time but idk. They may win 1 in Philly but I kind of doubt. Yeah I think Chicago really underestimated Indiana. Btw, Indiana's coach is an interim. I think they should make him full head coach for next year.

A healthy Haslem will reduce the need to have Bosh in the roster.  Frankly, if Haslem were not injured, he would have eaten up some of Bosh's playing time.  Haslem erned my respect over the years.  I used to think he was a bum.  But, he's improved his range, has a solid 15-18 foot jumper, is a beast on the boards, and is an overall warrior.  Bosh can score.  He's not real tenacious on D or on the boards, so yeah.  I can see some possibility of a trade happening.

That's interesting. You know for some reason I've never considered Bosh-Wade-James a Big 3. I've always considered them a big 2 1/2...LOL!

[lordluvr]

That's interesting. You know for some reason I've never considered Bosh-Wade-James a Big 3. I've always considered them a big 2 1/2...LOL!

At best!  Though, Bosh is looking kinda good as of late.

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At best!  Though, Bosh is looking kinda good as of late.

True!

It's going to be interesting to see how Knicks do without Billups.

I'm interested also to see if Hawks stay with same strategy in beating Orlando. I think if Orlando loses this series there will be some heavy implications in Orlando.

I expect Portland to win tonight.

[Josh941]

It's all about LeBron James. Best player in the league.

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Miami did look impressive, but I don't think the Sixers are an ideal team to weigh the Heat with. Sixers have a severe disadvantage at every position, which is why they stand no chance of winning this series. I wouldn't count Chicago out yet. They aren't playing horribly against Indiana, I just think Indiana is a better team than most expected. Chicago is going to need a lot more input from Noah and Deng, however. Everything can't rest on one man throughout the entire playoffs.

This.

True!

It's going to be interesting to see how Knicks do without Billups.

I'm interested also to see if Hawks stay with same strategy in beating Orlando. I think if Orlando loses this series there will be some heavy implications in Orlando.

I expect Portland to win tonight.

They really needed Billups to bail them out at the end of the game. It's a shame that Melo played so well and they still managed to lose. The Celtics got some serious issues moving ahead though. They really miss Perk. Good thing Amare went down to back spasms...if not they would have won...IMO.

It's all about LeBron James. Best player in the league.

With all due respect my friend, that team will only go as far as Wade takes them. He's the closer...

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Celtics are NOT I repeat NOT going to the Finals. Their defense is bad!! #thatisall

[SirTJ]

Knicks deserved to lose that game. They had plenty of time to foul and stage a comeback, but it's like they just gave up. That made me mad.

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Knicks deserved to lose that game. They had plenty of time to foul and stage a comeback, but it's like they just gave up. That made me mad.

You're gonna be more mad if Spurs lose the series to the Grizzlies, which is kind of possible. I have to wonder if Grizzlies would be favorite in this series if Rudy Gay was playing....WOW!

[SirTJ]

You're gonna be more mad if Spurs lose the series to the Grizzlies, which is kind of possible. I have to wonder if Grizzlies would be favorite in this series if Rudy Gay was playing....WOW!

Possible? Yes. Plausible? No. We'll win.

And Memphis has played much better without Rudy, so I don't think he would be a factor.

[blyempowered]

Possible? Yes. Plausible? No. We'll win.

And Memphis has played much better without Rudy, so I don't think he would be a factor.

Sure....LOL!