(2) Heat vs. (3) Pacers

[VolsSportsFan]

Stick a fork in the Pacers.

[govols120]

Guess I'll have to root for Boston now. That's unfortunate.

[GahLee]

Good series overall.

The switch from James to Battier on West was as pivotal as any move made in the series.

Indiana continued to get away from their gameplan in the last three games, theyir front court should have dominated and did at times, Miami gets some credit for how they defended the post, which was superb considering the size gap.

When James/Wade are playing like that and they get just a good effort offensively from the supporting cast they are damn near unbeatable.

Indiana needs better PG play, both Collison and Hill are score first players. They just need a player to control tempo and make solid entry passes. Gotta get Hibbert locked up in the offseason as well.

[milohimself]

Originally Posted by govols120

Guess I'll have to root for Boston now. That's unfortunate.

Spurs for me, but I've pretty much lost all interest in the playoffs at this point.

[bleedorange0037]

Originally Posted by milohimself

Spurs for me, but I've pretty much lost all interest in the playoffs at this point.

Pretty much. As much as it pains me to say it, the Heat probably won a title tonight. Getting the Heat knocked out before they got the 3rd member of their all-star squad back was really the only way to stop them IMO. They'll get Bosh back, but not even really need him for whichever wreck of a team comes out of the Philly/Boston series, and then be well rested while OKC/SA beat each other up over the next two weeks.

Indiana played good for an up and comer, and if they can get all their pieces back in place for next year, they could be a strong team again. They really need to get some sort of scoring threat for the second line, because for as hard as Hansbrough/Amundsen/Barbosa play, the lack of offense on that line killed Indiana tonight. The Heat used their time on the floor to catch up, and it was pretty much over from there.

It was VERY frustrating to see the Pacers get away from what worked for them again in the second half. They dominated the paint in the first half, yet went right back to jacking up 3's after halftime. I just don't understand why.

[GahLee]

The Heat didn't win the title tonight, that is just absurd.

They'll need Bosh in a big way come next series, they can't just rely on those two to do what they have been doing.

I expect the ECF to be competitive. No matter the team.

Both the Spurs and OKC will be more than formidable for the Heat if they are able to advance to the Finals.

[GahLee]

Originally Posted by milohimself

Spurs for me, but I've pretty much lost all interest in the playoffs at this point.

Why?

The Spurs/OKC promises to be a fantastic series.

The Heat vs either of those teams should be great as well.

[bamacheats]

Why does Indiana play sports? They suck at all of them.

[Chris4Vols22]

Hoping for the Heat and Thunder in the finals.

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

Originally Posted by Chris4Vols22

Hoping for the Heat and Thunder in the finals.

Which one would you pull for?

[milohimself]

Originally Posted by GahLee

Why?

The Spurs/OKC promises to be a fantastic series.

The Heat vs either of those teams should be great as well.

Because I despise okc and I have a sneaking suspicion they will beat the spurs

[Chris4Vols22]

Originally Posted by VolsFan4Ever-11

Which one would you pull for?

Heat. I want LeBron to win a ring. But I'm hoping the Thunder beat the Spurs because Durantula, Westbrook, and Hardin are cool.

You pulling for anyone?

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

Originally Posted by Chris4Vols22

Heat. I want LeBron to win a ring. But I'm hoping the Thunder beat the Spurs because Durantula, Westbrook, and Hardin are cool.

You pulling for anyone?

I'm hoping for the same finals as well. I think it would be an up and down epic series if they play each other. Really doesn't matter to me who wins, I just want good games!

[tvols75]

Originally Posted by milohimself

Because I despise okc and I have a sneaking suspicion they will beat the spurs

Same here, even with the regular season results, I think OKC matches up favorably with the Spurs.

Athletic front court to guard Duncan.
Who is going to guard Durant for the Spurs?
Who is going to guard Westbrook? Tony Parker? Yeah, I'd like to see that.

On paper, the mismatches are glaring. However, Pop usually loves to wad the paper and throw it in the trash.

[n_huffhines]

I don't think the Heat can beat the Spurs or the Thunder in a 7-game series.