04-17-2023, 07:18 AM
(04-17-2023, 12:42 AM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: Way too early reactions to each playoff team:
Nuggets - For real. Jokic > Embiid.
Bucks - Will be fine if Giannis is fine
Grizz - FRAUDS
Celtics - For real
Kings - Light the MF beam
76ers - FRAUDS that will be exposed round 2
Suns - FRAUDS
Cavs - Not serious contenders, but I like them
Clippers - Watch out if Paul George comes back
Knicks -JB. Probably going to 7 vs Cavs
Warriors - I'm rooting for the Kings, but don't have a problem with them. We all know there is a chance they catch fire.
Nets -
Lakers - Could win due to injuries and the fact that they are playing FRAUDS
Hawks - Not beating Boston
Wolves - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Heat - Might get out of the first round if Giannis' back is cooked. Could make conference finals since they get to play NYK or CLE in round 2.
Those are pretty decent observations, but I disagree with a couple of your FRAUD predictions unless you're basing it on just one game. Memphis has been the 2nd or 3rd seed all season. The loss of Adams and Clarke is HUGE for them. They're tough-minded, cocky, and overconfident sometimes, but when they're healthy and clicking they are still one of the best teams in the league. Philly isn't a fraud either. They just happen to be in the same conference as Milwaukee and Boston. Phoenix is good, but I don't think they can overcome the Clipper's depth and the fact they haven't been together long enough to learn how to play with KD because he's been in and out of the lineup with injuries. The Clippers are the worst matchup for them.