| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/15/2009 8:24:47 PM | I am feeling this season the top teams in the league have secured their dominance I think it would be hard for anyone to argue against this but i think that the top 5 teams in the league are without a doubt the Las Angeleas Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics
I think order wise i would have to say (even though i dislike them) that i think the lakers have the higher advantage followed by Boston and than the other 3 i think are a toss up. Personally I think that whoever wins next season will be from one of the 5 teams mentioned. Since no other teams in the West or East will be able to compete as well as the 5. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/15/2009 8:29:26 PM | | but now that i think about it does anyone else think otherwise??? | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/16/2009 3:42:40 PM | I think once again they're going to do everything they can to pair up a Lakers/Cavs finals. And just like this year, I hope it doesn't happen next year either.
I will say this, though. I'd rather see Lebron finally win a title than see Kobe win another one. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/17/2009 9:12:33 AM | I would add Denver to that mix. Billups is a winner in anyone's book. He's also a real class act. He wore Elway's number last year as a tribute to him and this year he won't stating, "There is only one number seven in Denver."
For me Denver was the most exciting team to watch during last year's playoffs. The Lakers are a tough team and will probably go all the way to the Finals. If Boston is healthy, I think they'll win the Finals. I've never seen a team where the starting five have all been to the All-Star game. (I'm not positive Rondo has made it, but I know he will make it eventually) | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/17/2009 11:00:40 AM | Ya... I would add Denver as well... and I'm thinking Portland as well.
In the west I think it will be something like the Lakers, Spurs, TrailBlazers and Nuggets In the east I think it will be Celtics, Magic and Cavs.... In this order... but who knows?
Cause I think Boston will be healthy unlike last year. And I don't think Shaq will help the Cavs enough.
I for one would like to see Lakers/Cavs in the finals. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/17/2009 11:15:19 PM | I find it surprising that you dont think that Shaq will help them enough many of the guys i have talked to have said the same thing and I dont get it....shaq qives them something that they didnt have last season and thats a low post presence
and the 2 new players that they got this year(i cant remember their names)
but I would definately give the Cavs spot 2 in the East | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/17/2009 11:16:33 PM | yeah Denver is definately a team to watch out for but i think thats as much as i will give them
but i would give them spot 3 in the west | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/17/2009 11:17:13 PM | i dont understand what you mean
are you trying to say that the NBA is fake???? | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/21/2009 6:30:53 AM | | Shaq I think will be maybe 50 games for the cavs and they will really only need him for the playoffs anyway prepare to see alot of dump off passes by Labron inside for Shaq dunks | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/21/2009 8:18:51 PM | | I also like Denver in the West. They pushed the Lakers last year in the playoffs, and they could be ready to take that next step. However, being a Cavs fan, I am hopeful the additions we made this year are enough to push us over the top. Of course Shaq was the biggest additon, but Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker provide good depth and length to help with mismatch problems. And if Leon Powe can come back from his knee injury, he should be ready to go by the All-Star break! | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/22/2009 2:20:07 PM | | I agree about j moon for cleveland. his defense and rebounding should help against the boston and orlando forwards and he can play p pierce or v carter well. parker also very versatile could even take the point in a matchup against stronger pts like rose ir chauncy. not sure about powe , he works hard and can actually score inside but I think he might only be about 6 5, stlouispacer. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/25/2009 9:23:44 PM | | perkins has never been to an all star game either. And I wouldent be so sure (although I do not know for fact) that the Knicks of the 70's or the pistons of a few yrs ago didnt accomplish that. In fact I'm almost positve the starting 5 of Billups, Hamilton, Prince, Wallace, and Wallace did all make the all-star game at some point. And Yah as far as the Nuggets I agree they are a tough team but why is no one talking about the Hornets just you watch with a healthy West a motivated Chris Paul and A very good underapricated player in Okefor this team is going to make some noise this year. That said thier is no one thats beating the Lakers Kobe is taking down #5 and will retire with 6 rings just like MJ. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 8/26/2009 12:20:20 AM | i dont really agree with the hornets idea...i dont see them being much of a competition in the west...i would agree the lakers kinda look unbeatable in the west...but i would watch out though if the spurs are healthy...they could give the Las Angelas a run for their money...
if anything i would think that kobey would want to out shine MJ...which i dont think will happen | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 9/1/2009 9:12:17 PM | 'Girlie-ball'....'Girlie-ball'.... Isn't the rim in a High-school gym set at the same height as the 'Pros'...?? Raise the Rim to a _Man_s height...[+3 feet is OK] Most players can dunk, anyway ...and... Some don't even have to Leave the FLOOR..!!! * Big Challenge *... | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 9/1/2009 10:42:55 PM | hang2heartu lol that is true i would have to aggree raise it a up a little
...not having to leave the floor...Yao Ming anyone??!! | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 9/2/2009 7:16:01 PM | | All of those teams are great condenders for next season. Go lakers! | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 10/29/2009 6:19:49 PM | as of a couple of hours before tip off tuesday night, the mavericks had 317 straight sell outs(i dont think they make it). i tried going to mavericks web page for info, it sent me to a page to buy tickets. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 11/1/2009 1:22:04 AM | Top 4 in the West: Lakers, Nuggets, Blazers, Jazz
Top 4 in the East: Celtics, Magic, Cavs, Bulls
Western Conference finals: Lakers over Nuggets in 7.
Eastern Conference finals: Celtics over Orlando in 6.
Finals: Lakers over Celtics in 7.
Dark-horse: Denver Nuggets | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 11/2/2009 11:51:49 AM | | ^^^The Blazers over the Spurs in the West? I'm going to have to keep an eye on these Blazers. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 11/6/2009 4:16:39 PM | I'm rooting for Kobe as always, but Denver looks pretty mighty. I'm also curious to see Griffin debut with the clippers, that guy was something in college. | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 11/8/2009 1:40:07 AM | The blazers will most def make a good run this year as long as they can learn, and coach nate can learn that they need more plays then Roy iso
this is comeing form a blazer fan | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 11/8/2009 8:05:11 AM | I'm all for the Celtics this year....KG is back and everything is looking good. Great start for the Celtics.  | |
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| NBA 2009-2010 season Posted: 11/8/2009 10:34:14 AM | | I'm not going to forget pheonix in the west, there off to a good start. Theres something wrong with Tim Duncan right now, if he doesn't get healthy the spurs dont make the playoffs for the first time in timmy's career. Meanwhile Dwayne Wade and the Heat should have the best record of the florida teams at playoff time. As surprised as I am about this I think Turkoglu was the Glu holding the Magic together for their playoff run. How about the choke job by the Mavericks against the Hornets,to their defense dirk was fouled out, but missing three free throws in a row with 10 seconds left in the game and your up by three points DANG. I like CP3 and the hornets but they really should only have one win so far this season. | |
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