MY 2008 NBA PREDICTIONS
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EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Celtics (57-25)
2. Pistons (55-27)
3. Magic (54-28)
4. Sixers (52-30)
5. Cavaliers (50-32)
6. Raptors (47-35)
7. Wizards (43-39)
8. Bulls (42-40)
9. Hawks (38-44)
10. Nets (34-48)
11. Bucks (33-49)
12. Heat (32-50)
13. Knicks (30-52)
14. Bobcats (27-55)
15. Pacers (26-56)

First Round
Celtics over Bulls
Pistons over Wizards
Magic over Raptors
Sixers over Cavaliers

East Semis
Sixers over Celtics
Magic over Pistons

East Finals
Magic over Sixers

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Lakers (58-24)
2. Hornets (56-26)
3. Jazz (55-27)
4. Rockets (54-28)
5. Spurs (52-30)
6. Mavericks (50-32)
7. Suns (47-35)
8. Blazers (46-36)
9. Nuggets (45-37)
10. Clippers (41-41)
11. Warriors (38-44)
12. Timberwolves (34-48)
13. Kings (28-54)
14. Thunder (27-55)
15. Grizzlies (25-57)

First Round
Lakers over Blazers
Hornets over Suns
Jazz over Mavericks
Rockets over Spurs

West Semis
Lakers over Rockets
Jazz over Hornets

West Finals
Lakers over Jazz

NBA FINALS
Lakers over Magic

AWARDS
MVP: Chris Paul (Hornets)
Rookie of the Year: Greg Oden (Blazers)
Sixth Man: Rodney Stuckey (Pistons)
Coach of the Year: Phil Jackson (Lakers)

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God almighty, I hope your right Bill! This town would turn upside down if and when Cleveland finally gets a Championship!

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“Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one's life.” -- Anthony Bourdain

Last night, the Cavs played their preseason game at tOSU's basketball arena!

I know HD doesn't care about NBA preseason games, but I'm sure you loved the idea of your favorite NBA team in tOSU's hardcourt place.

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"I made up my mind, but I made it up both ways." Casey Stengel

Yes, I heard. And it should also be noted that the Cavs routed the lowly Wizards yet again, 107-80. Looking forward to the home opener against Boston! I can't wait to see LeBron start to build chemistry with his new PG (Mo Williams). Hopefully Mo's the missing piece to this Championship bound team.

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“Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one's life.” -- Anthony Bourdain

This proves my point that Cavs/Wizards is Roadrunner vs. Wile E. Coyote.

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"I made up my mind, but I made it up both ways." Casey Stengel

ALSO a 76ers fan!

SO MUCH can happen, that is why I HATE doing ANY PREDICTION because you would have to ASSUME there will be no injuries, no trades and no star having a down year. That's ALOT to assume.

So...baring ALL OF THE ABOVE...the Heat will end up with a 42-40 record AT BEST and 35-47 at worst. EITHER WAY, it's a massive improvement.

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"ESPN killed sports journalism. It hired, overpaid and showered our best and brightest with fame, turning many of them into jig-dancing clowns unprepared to insightfully examine the sports world they allegedly cover.' ....Jason Whitlock

Cleveland @ Boston- TNT- 8pm

Bill, where are you? Let's get it on!


2008-2009- Cavaliers Season Analysis

I must say that going into this season, this is without a doubt, the season filled with the highest expectations in Cavaliers history.

LeBron is under contract with the Cavs for 2 more years and at 23, he is just starting to hit his prime. LeBron is surrounded by more talent than ever before as a Cav. Could this be the year they put it all together?

The Cavs had all of their players on time for camp without contract disputes or injuries. This is significant because last years hold-outs (Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao), never seemed to get back to form. This lineup has also had plenty of time to gell with their newly aquired players from the trade at the end of '08 and newly aquired Mo Williams.

Tonight is the regular season debut for the Cavaliers latest transaction- PG Mo Williams. Once a team weak at the PG position, we are now deep with Williams, Delonte West and Daniel "Boobie" Gibson. I'm excited to see the experimenting of various lineup combos, including the up-tempo lineup of LeBron, Mo, Delonte, Wally Szczerbiak and Ben Wallace on the court together!

If there is a weak spot on this team it has to be Power Forward. I am not completley convinced that Ben Wallace can remain healthy throughout the year. His backup is our 1st round draft pick, JJ Hickson. Although reports were high on him during training camp and preseason, his contribution to this team is still TBD.

In 2007, we made it to the NBA Finals albeit getting swept by the Spurs.

In 2008, we took the eventual Champions (Celtics) to a game 7 and lost primarily because we didn't have another shooter or shot creater besides LeBron.

In the 2008/2009 season, we now have that coveted 2nd scorer in Mo Williams. Will he have the impact that everyone in Cleveland is hopeful for? Will this Cavaliers team bring this city its first Championship since 1964? This seams like the year that this logical progression takes place!

Stay tuned!

But for now, Hey, Hey, Hey....... GO CAV'S!!!!!!!!

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“Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one's life.” -- Anthony Bourdain

Yeah, that's it - ignore the Pistons.

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Everybody is entitled to my opinion.

Celtics are going to win it all again this year.

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Tom
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THE NBA IS BACK!

Can't wait for more dunks, dishes, and deep threes!

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"I made up my mind, but I made it up both ways." Casey Stengel