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The Playoffs start this Saturday, but only two of the eight first round matchups are etched in stone:

Eastern Conference

#1 Cleveland vs. #8 Detroit
#4 Atlanta vs. #5 Miami




Here are the scenarios for the 2009 NBA Playoffs, updated through games of Tuesday, April 14.

Eastern Conference seeds
1. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
2. BOSTON CELTICS
3. ORLANDO MAGIC
4. ATLANTA HAWKS
5. MIAMI HEAT
6. Chicago or Philadelphia
7. Chicago or Philadelphia
8. DETROIT PISTONS

Western Conference seeds
1. LOS ANGELES LAKERS
2. Denver or Houston
3. Denver, Houston, Portland, or San Antonio
4. Houston, Portland, or San Antonio
5. Houston, Portland, or San Antonio
6. New Orleans, Dallas, or Utah
7. New Orleans, Dallas, or Utah
8. UTAH JAZZ
Note: CAPS locked into seeding.
 
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As you can see, the Western Conference is still in shambles! :eek:

Here are the possibilities for tonight and tomorrow night:


Eastern Conference scenarios
Chicago will be seeded:
• #6 if Bulls win and Sixers lose one game OR if Sixers lose both of their remaining games.
• #7 if Sixers win remaining two games OR Bulls lose and Sixers win one game.
Philadelphia will be seeded:
• #6 if Sixers win remaining two games OR Bulls lose and Sixers win one of their remaining two games
• #7 if Sixers lose one game and Bulls win OR Sixers lose both of their remaining games.

Western Conference scenarios
Denver will be seeded:
• #2 if Nuggets win OR Rockets lose
• #3 if Nuggets lose and Rockets win
Houston will be seeded:
• #2 if Rockets win and Nuggets lose
• #3 if Rockets win and Nuggets win OR if Spurs and Blazers lose.
• #4 if Rockets lose, Spurs win and Blazers lose OR if Rockets lose, Spurs lose and Blazers win.
• #5 if Rockets lose and Spurs and Blazers win.
Portland will be seeded:
• #3 if Blazers win and Rockets and Spurs lose.
• #4 if Blazers win and either Rockets or Spurs win (or both win) OR if Blazers and Spurs both lose.
• #5 if Blazers lose and Spurs win.
San Antonio will be seeded:
• #3 if Spurs win and Rockets lose.
• #4 if Spurs win, Rockets win and Blazers lose.
• #5 if Spurs lose OR if Rockets and Blazers win.
New Orleans will be seeded:
• #6 if Hornets win OR if Mavericks and Jazz lose.
• #7 if Hornets lose and either Mavericks or Jazz win (but not both)
Dallas will be seeded:
• #6 if Mavericks win and Hornets lose.
• #7 if Mavericks win and Hornets win OR if Mavericks lose
 
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Game 1 Tentative schedule (all times Eastern):

Saturday 4/18

3:00pm (ABC-HD)

5:30pm (ESPN-HD)

8:00pm (ESPN-HD)

10:30pm (ESPN-HD)


Sunday 4/19

3:00pm (ABC-HD)

5:30pm (TNT-HD)

8:00pm (TNT-HD)

10:30pm (TNT-HD)
 
My picks for the most vulnerable playoff teams:

Orlando- when they get cold from three-point range, watch out!

San Antonio- no Ginobili and a banged-up team. In honesty, this is an interesting team that could either go deep in the playoffs or go out in round 1
(A month ago, I had San Antonio in the West Finals- now, depending on their playoff opponent, they cold go out early.
IMO, the Spurs' best first-round scenarios would be Utah and Dallas, but teams like Portland or New Orleans could be tough for them. This is NOT Spur-bashing; I have watched this team closely, and they look vulnerable, but I never know what Spurs team will show up.)

Houston- when you have a 2,000 pound playoff monkey on your back, that could be troubling. Again, it depends on the matchup they get.
 
SabresRule said:
My picks for the most vulnerable playoff teams:

San Antonio- no Ginobili and a banged-up team. In honesty, this is an interesting team that could either go deep in the playoffs or go out in round 1
(A month ago, I had San Antonio in the West Finals- now, depending on their playoff opponent, they cold go out early.
IMO, the Spurs' best first-round scenarios would be Utah and Dallas, but teams like Portland or New Orleans could be tough for them. This is NOT Spur-bashing; I have watched this team closely, and they look vulnerable, but I never know what Spurs team will show up.)
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That's cool.

You're right, the above is NOT bashing- it's YOUR opinion, and you are certainly
entitled to it. :up
 
The Lakers defeated Utah last night, which means the Lakers-Jazz will be the 1-8 matchup in the Western Conference.

Seeds 2 through 7 will all be determined tonight.
 
Word is out that the Celtics will open up the NBA Playoffs Saturday afternoon at 12:30 against either the Bulls or Sixers at the Garden. The game will be televised on ESPN-HD. Game 2 of the Sixers/Bulls-Celtics series will be Monday night at 7:00pm on TNT-HD.

Scheduling was very tricky with the Garden. The Bruins couldn't open their series tonight because the Celtics host Washington. That meant the B's had to play games 1 and 2 Thurs/Sat. The Celtics had to get their first two playoff games in before Tuesday because Bruce Springsteen is invading the Garden next Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

What a HUGE week starting tomorrow here in Boston:

* The Bruins play games 1-2 against their archrival Canadiens, Thursday and Saturday night

* The Celtics start defense of their title with game 1 Saturday afternoon, and game 2 Monday night

* The Red Sox open up a four game series Friday night at Fenway against the Orioles (culminating in the annual Patriots Day morning game Monday). The Twins then invade Fenway for games next Tuesday and Wednesday night.

* The Boston Marathon takes place Monday morning (Patriots Day)

* All that and The Boss invades the Garden for shows on Tuesday and Wednesday nights
 
HD, Paul, Jimbo:

WEEI is also reporting that the Pistons-Cavs series will open up Saturday afternoon at 3:00 on ABC-HD.
 
BillD1984 said:
Word is out that the Celtics will open up the NBA Playoffs Saturday afternoon at 12:30 against either the Bulls or Sixers at the Garden. The game will be televised on ESPN-HD. Game 2 of the Sixers/Bulls-Celtics series will be Monday night at 7:00pm on TNT-HD.

Scheduling was very tricky with the Garden. The Bruins couldn't open their series tonight because the Celtics host Washington. That meant the B's had to play games 1 and 2 Thurs/Sat. The Celtics had to get their first two playoff games in before Tuesday because Bruce Springsteen is invading the Garden next Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

What a HUGE week starting tomorrow here in Boston:

* The Bruins play games 1-2 against their archrival Canadiens, Thursday and Saturday night

* The Celtics start defense of their title with game 1 Saturday afternoon, and game 2 Monday night

* The Red Sox open up a four game series Friday night at Fenway against the Orioles (culminating in the annual Patriots Day morning game Monday). The Twins then invade Fenway for games next Tuesday and Wednesday night.

* The Boston Marathon takes place Monday morning (Patriots Day)

* All that and The Boss invades the Garden for shows on Tuesday and Wednesday nights
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Woah! Great time to be a Bostonian! :up
 
Matchups are now all set:

Eastern Conference

#1 Cleveland vs. #8 Detroit
#4 Atlanta vs. #5 Miami
#2 Boston vs. #7 Chicago
#3 Orlando vs. #6 Philadelphia


Western Conference

#1 LA Lakers vs. #8 Utah
4-5 matchup Portland vs. Houston (seeding TBD)
#2 Denver vs. #7 New Orleans
#3 San Antonio vs. #6 Dallas
 
I would expect these times to change a bit. This year they have way to many east and central time zone teams to play late games. I would expect a game added to the early end because it is doubful you get abc to bend on that noon time slot.
BillD1984 said:
Game 1 Tentative schedule (all times Eastern):

Saturday 4/18

3:00pm (ABC-HD)

5:30pm (ESPN-HD)

8:00pm (ESPN-HD)

10:30pm (ESPN-HD)


Sunday 4/19

3:00pm (ABC-HD)

5:30pm (TNT-HD)

8:00pm (TNT-HD)

10:30pm (TNT-HD)
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Here's the schedule for the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. All times are ET.
* if necessary
Eastern Conference
Cleveland vs. Detroit
Game 1 - Sat April 18 Detroit at Cleveland 3:00PM ABC
Game 2 - Tue April 21 Detroit at Cleveland 8:00PM TNT
Game 3 - Fri April 24 Cleveland at Detroit 7:00PM ESPN
Game 4 - Sun April 26 Cleveland at Detroit 3:30PM ABC
Game 5 * Wed April 29 Detroit at Cleveland TBD TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 1 Cleveland at Detroit TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 3 Detroit at Cleveland TBD TBD
Boston vs. Chicago
Game 1 - Sat April 18 Chicago at Boston 12:30PM ESPN
Game 2 - Mon April 20 Chicago at Boston 7:00PM TNT
Game 3 - Thu April 23 Boston at Chicago 8:00PM TNT
Game 4 - Sun April 26 Boston at Chicago 1:00PM ABC
Game 5 * Tue April 28 Chicago at Boston TBD TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 30 Boston at Chicago TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sat May 2 Chicago at Boston TBD TNT
Orlando vs. Philadelphia
Game 1 - Sun April 19 Philadelphia at Orlando 5:30PM TNT
Game 2 - Wed April 22 Philadelphia at Orlando 7:00PM NBATV
Game 3 - Fri April 24 Orlando at Philadelphia 8:00PM ESPN2
Game 4 - Sun April 26 Orlando at Philadelphia 6:30PM TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 28 Philadelphia at Orlando TBD TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 30 Orlando at Philadelphia TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sat May 2 Philadelphia at Orlando TBD TNT
Atlanta vs. Miami
Game 1 - Sun April 19 Miami at Atlanta 8:00PM TNT
Game 2 - Wed April 22 Miami at Atlanta 8:00PM TNT
Game 3 - Sat April 25 Atlanta at Miami 6:30PM TNT
Game 4 - Mon April 27 Atlanta at Miami TBD TBD
Game 5 * Wed April 29 Miami at Atlanta TBD TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 1 Atlanta at Miami TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 3 Miami at Atlanta TBD TBD
Western Conference
L.A. Lakers vs. Utah
Game 1 - Sun April 19 Utah at L.A. Lakers 3:00PM ABC
Game 2 - Tue April 21 Utah at L.A. Lakers 10:30PM TNT
Game 3 - Thu April 23 L.A. Lakers at Utah 10:30PM TNT
Game 4 - Sat April 25 L.A. Lakers at Utah 9:00PM ESPN
Game 5 * Mon April 27 Utah at L.A. Lakers TBD TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 30 L.A. Lakers at Utah TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sat May 2 Utah at L.A. Lakers TBD TNT
Denver vs. New Orleans
Game 1 - Sun April 19 New Orleans at Denver 10:30PM TNT
Game 2 - Wed April 22 New Orleans at Denver 10:30PM TNT
Game 3 - Sat April 25 Denver at New Orleans 1:00PM ESPN
Game 4 - Mon April 27 Denver at New Orleans TBD TBD
Game 5 * Wed April 29 New Orleans at Denver TBD TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 1 Denver at New Orleans TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 3 New Orleans at Denver TBD TBD
San Antonio vs. Dallas
Game 1 - Sat April 18 Dallas at San Antonio 8:00PM ESPN
Game 2 - Mon April 20 Dallas at San Antonio 9:30PM TNT
Game 3 - Thu April 23 San Antonio at Dallas 8:30PM NBATV
Game 4 - Sat April 25 San Antonio at Dallas 4:00PM TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 28 Dallas at San Antonio TBD TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 1 San Antonio at Dallas TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 3 Dallas at San Antonio TBD TBD
Portland vs. Houston
Game 1 - Sat April 18 Houston at Portland 10:30PM ESPN
Game 2 - Tue April 21 Houston at Portland 10:00PM NBATV
Game 3 - Fri April 24 Portland at Houston 9:30PM ESPN
Game 4 - Sun April 26 Portland at Houston 9:00PM TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 28 Houston at Portland TBD TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 30 Portland at Houston TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sat May 2 Houston at Portland TBD TNT
 

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