Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:26 pm Post subject: Which '16 playoff teams do you want to win and which ones to lose?
My top supported teams to win it all:
Warriors - Kinda hard not to like the team and coach. They've generated enough interest in my household that my oldest daughter and wife have been rooting for them (after the Lakers) for the past few years.
Thunder - I was a HUGE Supersonic fan in the 90s (again, after the Lakers), and have quietly supported the Thunder since they were born. Durant is the #1 non-Laker in the league that I hope gets a ring one day (even better if it happens in L.A.!).
Heat - This is more of a vote for a team that would bring the most drama in the East by beating the Cavs. Sure, extremely unlikely to happen especially with Bosh confirmed to be out, but it is still my preferred outcome for that Conference.
My top despised teams to crash and burn:
Celtics - I need not say anything more.
Cavs - Anything that brings misery to LeBron's NBA career brings joy to my heart.
Clippers - As irrational as it is, I've strongly disliked the Clippers ever since they moved into the same arena as the Lakers. Earn your own credibility on your own home court.
Warriors to win (Steph Curry is likable and a good player)
to lose:
Clippers (they don't deserve it and There is only one Los Angeles team that represents and its not the Clippers)
CAVS (I want Lebronze to leave)
Celtics (Obvious reasons)
Spurs (do not Want Spurs to get 6)
Thunder (I want Durant to leave)
Heat (Do not want Wade to win and I want Hassan to leave)
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The amount of care has dwindled to zero. I couldn't care less. Lakers nightmare thats last 3 years have scared me from anything else. _________________ Because we're better than you!
Celtics (obligatory)
Cavs (Gilbert)
Warriors (too many (bleep) Warriors bandwagoners at UCSD)
Spurs (obligatory)
Rockets (obligatory)
Clippers (obligatory)
My Win list:
Thunder? (I want KD but too unlikely to cheer against the Thunder for it)
Raptors (likable team)
Other teams with no shot (Heat, Hawks, Hornets, Grizzlies, etc.)
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:38 am Post subject:
I think I want the Warriors to win it all.
Why?
Well, if Durant wins, he sure will not be coming to the Lakers.
Never voting for Lebron, besides he already has a couple of rings.
I like the Spurs and am a big Kawhi fan, being from San Diego, but don't want to see Duncan get another ring.
Don't have a lot of hate for Vancouver but Canada being NBA champs is just humorous. Ain't happenin' aye!!??!?! @#@#$%^%$
Warriors makes Curry a god, followed by Lebron who should win the east. It leaves Durant without a lot of homers saying he is the best. And I know the lack of consideration is going to rile him up. I don't think the Thunder are going to go get another great player to play with him and that leaves him in a position to have to leave to win a ring.
I want him on the Lakers while they still have time to win with him! It is almost too late! _________________ Never argue with stupid people! They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience!! - Twain
Yes:
Warriors - most fun to watch
Mavericks - Dirk <3 - won a championchip with the "worst" supporting cast in recent years!
Spurs - fun to watch, Pop is a genius
Heat - would be sweet if they win wothout LBJ
Rather Yes:
Raptors - nice fan base and i like their roster
Trailblazers - Lillard is a beast and proved doubters wrong
Grizzlies - hard nosed team
Pacers - PG one of the best 2-way players + coming back after major injury
Pistons - Fresh, new team in the playoffs
Rather No:
Hornets - dont care about them
Hawks - Dont like Teague and Horford
Thunder - Maybe we get KD or Russ if they lose
Absoluetly NO! :
Celtics - Celtics
Rockets - Howard
Clippers - Clippers
Cavaliers - James _________________ Kobe Bryant is the greatest Laker ever!
Warriors - several Lakers ties in org. Super fun to watch. Likable players
Spurs - Good solid team. Pop has my respect. Play the right way.
Hornets - Fun to watch. Very team oriented game
Lose:
Cavs - hate Dan Gilbert
Celtics - duh
Heat - not a Wade fan
I cannot shake this bad feeling that the Cavs will win it all.
People expect the Warriors to win it all, but we know in the playoffs anything can happen.
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:52 am Post subject:
WIN I like both teams. Curry and Duncan are on my players you like list.
Warriors/Spurs.
LOSE Hard to root for a team to lose. I love the game.
Rockets. Howard and the way the organization treated McHale. Dwight is a disappointment. He has the talent but lacks the mentality. I think the organization shafted Kevin. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
Welp, five of my six of my picks are still holding up very well.
Desired Winners:
The Warriors and Thunder are in round 2, and the Heat are still alive for a game 7 in Miami.
Desired Losers:
The Celtics are dead, and the Clippers are in the past tense. Only the Cavs advanced, but hopefully they have a tougher time next round.
I'd want Miami and San Antonio in the finals (even though I'm betting on a rematch of last year). Of course I'd prefer the West winning anyway and LeBron losing. Of course I'd want Miami to face the Cavs and beat them in the ECF. They just need to beat the Hornets at home. If Bosh was healthy Heat and Cavs would be the inevitable match-up. I still think the Heat will beat the winner of the 2<->7 series. _________________
"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
Celtics (obligatory)
Cavs (Gilbert)
Warriors (too many (bleep) Warriors bandwagoners at UCSD)
Spurs (obligatory)
Rockets (obligatory)
Clippers (obligatory)
My Win list:
Thunder? (I want KD but too unlikely to cheer against the Thunder for it)
Raptors (likable team)
Other teams with no shot (Heat, Hawks, Hornets, Grizzlies, etc.)
as a laker fan, this list is absolutely correct. I want the Heat to lose also, but without lebron, i guess i'm ok with them winning.
All six of my picks (3 winners, 3 losers) are still on track, but two are looking shaky:
Desired Winners:
The Warriors and Thunder are in round 3, but the Heat are barely alive down 2 to 3 vs. the Raptors going into Toronto.
Desired Losers:
The Celtics are dead, and the Clippers are in the past tense. Only the Cavs advanced, and no one on planet earth feels that they'll lose to either the Heat or Raptors.
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