The De Facto Start Of The Playoffs

**hatvol96** · 04-05-2008, 06:38 PM

I'll have the privilege of attending the Nuggets-Warriors game on Thursday, as well as Clips-Warriors on Saturday. It's almost imperative that Nelly's crew defend their homecourt against Denver.

The Dude · 04-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Cool, maybe a former Vol will get some minutes in that one.

**hatvol96** · 04-11-2008, 01:14 AM

Observations from tonight's tilt at Oracle:
1. They aren't the most politically astute crew, but the Denver Nuggets' coaching staff has as much pure basketball knowledge as any ever assembled.
2. If he had a healthy Baron Davis during his short stint with the Hornets, Tim Floyd would still be coaching in the NBA.
3. Warrior games are about the only place in the NBA where the you see actual working class people in the stands in large numbers. That's why it's as good an atmosphere as there is in the league.
4. The Warriors must acquire a defensive presence. Otherwise, they're just going to continue being an entertaining novelty act and not a real contender.
5. Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby can play on my team anytime.
6. Allen Iverson is the Ric Flair of the NBA. He gives you everything he's got every night. The ticket buyer always gets his money's worth.
7. Monta Ellis is a star. Right now.
8. I say it every time I see him play. With his skills, JR Smith should score 20 points per night.
9. Al Harrington has never been the same player since he hurt his knee.
10. I'm beginning to worry Don Nelson may finish his brilliant career having never won the ultimate prize.

Fine Vol · 04-11-2008, 07:25 AM

Hat how do you see the Magic doin in the playoffs?

**hatvol96** · 04-11-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fine Vol

Hat how do you see the Magic doin in the playoffs?

They should win their first round series. However, they're not going to beat Detroit in round 2.

Fine Vol · 04-11-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hatvol96

They should win their first round series. However, they're not going to beat Detroit in round 2.

I will agree with that.

tclowers23 · 04-12-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hatvol96

I'll have the privilege of attending the Nuggets-Warriors game on Thursday, as well as Clips-Warriors on Saturday. It's almost imperative that Nelly's crew defend their homecourt against Denver.

Did you get to see C.J. play at all?

**hatvol96** · 04-12-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tclowers23

Did you get to see C.J. play at all?

No. DNP Coach's Decision.

**hatvol96** · 04-13-2008, 03:01 AM

Observations from Golden State's staying alive win over the Clippers:
1. Again, Monta Ellis is absolutely sensational.
2. Tim Thomas is Exhibit A as to why I could never be an NBA GM. I would continually acquire guys with his enormous talent, then realize why he's played for almost everyone else in the league when I saw his indifference up close.
3. NBA groupies are by far the hottest in sports.
4. NBA scouts and personnel aren't thrilled at the prospect of trading in road trips to Seattle for treks to Oklahoma City.
5. Stephen Jackson is, despite the perception created by the Malice In The Palace, one of the real standup guys in the NBA. He's a team leader and a wonderfully charitable force in his community.
6. Elton Brand appears to have recovered nicely from his Achilles injury.
7. Andres Bierdrens is developing into a top notch player.
8. While the exact guys aren't available, what Golden State needs is a Kenyon Martin or PJ Brown circa 1998 type player.
9. The Warrior dancers give the Heat squad a run for their beautiful money. Have I mentioned lately that there is no more perfect specimen on Earth than an NBA dancer?
10. It's a shame either the Nuggets or Warriors are going to miss the playoffs. That ensures that one of the league's most entertaining teams won't be part of its showcase.

**milohimself** · 04-13-2008, 05:12 AM

2. On-court character tends to be the first thing I notice about a player.
3. NFL players are usually introverts and baseball players are usually not fit. Basketball wins.
4. The city of Seattle and state of Washington are still going to war trying to keep the Sonics around. Nobody but Oklahoma City wants the franchise to move there. If the team continues to suck, it will be a failure of epic proportions.
5. I always thought so.
9. You know we've had those talks.
10. Welcome to the 2007-08 Western Conference.

The Dude · 04-13-2008, 10:24 AM

I'd say the groupie love comes down to:
1. NBA players being more easily recognized in public than most other athletes (they're all tall, their faces are not covered by a helmet or cap)
2. They're better paid than NFL players
3. They have more off days than baseball players

**hatvol96** · 04-13-2008, 10:14 PM

It appears the Warriors are going to be left hoping for a miracle. Denver is hammering Houston. If that holds up, it's going to take a Denver loss at home to Memphis and Golden State wins at Phoenix and against Seattle to get Nellie's crew into the playoffs.