Thread: NBA 2008-09 Season

Originally Posted by BillD1984

I do too, but that's only because of Orlando's style of play.

As for the ECF, I was picking the Cavs in five- KG or no KG. I guess I'll stick with Cavs in five only because I HATE sweeps!

I was thinking the same way Bill. The Celtics have played a lot of games over the last two seasons, especially when you factor in the Olympics. They played every game hard for the last 2 seasons, and it was going to take a physical toll sooner or later.

Thu, 04/16/2009 - 1:26pm


Rivers: KG will need surgery following the season

By:
Mike Petraglia

WALTHAM - Once Kevin Garnett's season does come to an end, Doc Rivers said the star will need surgery on a bone spur in his right knee that is not related to the knee injury suffered on Feb. 19 in Utah. "We knew he needed (surgery) before that injury ever happened," Rivers said. Rivers also said that Garnett has been asked by the team to be on the bench during the playoffs for emotional support. Garnett was at the practice facility but did not speak about his injury. For more, visit the
Green Street

blog.

Originally Posted by BillD1984

Thu, 04/16/2009 - 1:26pm


Rivers: KG will need surgery following the season

By:
Mike Petraglia

WALTHAM - Once Kevin Garnett's season does come to an end, Doc Rivers said the star will need surgery on a bone spur in his right knee that is not related to the knee injury suffered on Feb. 19 in Utah. "We knew he needed (surgery) before that injury ever happened," Rivers said. Rivers also said that Garnett has been asked by the team to be on the bench during the playoffs for emotional support. Garnett was at the practice facility but did not speak about his injury. For more, visit the
Green Street

blog.

damn......

Originally Posted by BillD1984

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)

Well, I got 14 of the 16 playoff teams right. Let's see how I do with my postseason predictions from back then.

Originally Posted by BillD1984

Well, I got 14 of the 16 playoff teams right. Let's see how I do with my postseason predictions from back then.

Were these from the before the beginning of this season Bill?

Wow. Good job.

Originally Posted by HD MM

Were these from the before the beginning of this season Bill?

Wow. Good job.

Yup, the post was from October 24.

Big Baby Davis had the best line I have heard in a while when talking about starting for Kevin Garnett. "I am not the big ticket, I am the ticket stub."

Originally Posted by ramy

Big Baby Davis had the best line I have heard in a while when talking about starting for Kevin Garnett. "I am not the big ticket, I am the ticket stub."

LOL, yeah I saw that the other day.

From now on Big Baby will be known as Ticket Stub!

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