What sucks is that the time to oust the Lakers is NOW and not the WCF.

[KingSpeed]

The Lakers are shaky right now. If we had gotten the #8 seed, we could've hit them when they were down. If we face them in the WCF (likely), they will have gained a lot of confidence and momentum and will be a tougher out.

I'm rooting for the Thunder because I always ALWAYS root for the Lakers to lose but I'll be jealous if the Thunder pull it off. Doesn't look like it will happen, though, based on how the Thunder looked these last two games. The Thunder will win a couple home games but that will probably be it.

 

[Draco]

I can only dream we end up with a problem of having to matchup with the Lakers in the conference finals.

 

[OddEnormous]

Don't worry, my sources tell me Lakers Blazers is going to happen in the WCF because yesterdays game was so fucking epic the entire solar system will be watching.

I've been told Gasol and Bryant were dry humping each other at the Hollywood Bowl tonight over this result.

 

[maxiep]

I can only dream we end up with a problem of having to matchup with the Lakers in the conference finals.

Yep. Let them get up 17 near the end of the third quarter of Game 7 then come back to win it. Now THAT would be revenge.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Make no mistake, despite the massive struggles of the Lakers lately, there's not a chance in hell the Zombie Sonics get through a seven game series against Phil Jackson and that front line when they've got home-court.

 

[KingSpeed]

Make no mistake, despite the massive struggles of the Lakers lately, there's not a chance in hell the Zombie Sonics get through a seven game series against Phil Jackson and that front line when they've got home-court.

Agreed. But we could've done it.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Agreed. But we could've done it.

Perhaps, but I have a feeling that losing at home in such a crucial seeding game as this one would have maybe had longer term negative effects ... Dave from Blazersedge.com put it nicely in his preview this morning.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/4/12/1416607/game-81-preview-thunder-vs-blazers

Thus...this is it. No second chances. No woulda-shoulda-coulda's. You want a higher seed? You want to say you earned every bit of your playoff spot instead of settling for one? You win tonight, period.

As if that wasn't enough, this is a game between two of the most promising young teams in the league. Both the Thunder and Blazers want (and need) to make every bit of a mark they can. Both the Thunder and Blazers should be eyeing each other across the benches, knowing that this could be the first salvo in a decade-long war. You wouldn't think it because it seems logical that 30 important games against each other over the course of a few years are just that...30 important games. But you'd be surprised how often a team gets a psychological edge over another simply by coming out ahead a few times early in the process. Suddenly you're a nemesis, a thorn in the side, their Achilles Heel. Does this game decide everything for these teams for the next 10 years? Of course not. But it will make the difference between which team continues the uphill climb next year unabated and which is playing catch-up. It's a head start, a building block, a learning experience, a good or bad memory built into the foundation and DNA of these teams.

 

[Sug]

I thought you were told the Lakers were going to win it all regardless...

 

[KingSpeed]

I thought you were told the Lakers were going to win it all regardless...

No. I said the Lakers were getting out of the first round. My sources say the Bucks are being primed to win it all. America loves a Cinderella story.

 

[Mamba]

No. I said the Lakers were getting out of the first round. My sources say the Bucks are being primed to win it all. America loves a Cinderella story.

*edited* Your sources? You're not that connected. The Bucks won't sniff the finals. All year you've been about these Cinderella teams...it ain't going to happen. It is going to come down to the Cavs, Magic, or Lakers to win the championship. Right now, repeat....RIGHT NOW, my money is on the Cavs. I have no idea how the Lakers are going to look come playoff time.

I'm surprised you think you can make it to the WCF, though. Why don't you get out of the 1st round, first? As of right now, you're slotted to play Denver. You were 1-3 against them in the regular season...good luck, brah. I'll be rooting for you though, I'd love to play you guys.

 

[BGrantFan]

*edited* Your sources? You're not that connected. The Bucks won't sniff the finals. All year you've been about these Cinderella teams...it ain't going to happen. It is going to come down to the Cavs, Magic, or Lakers to win the championship. Right now, repeat....RIGHT NOW, my money is on the Cavs. I have no idea how the Lakers are going to look come playoff time.

I'm surprised you think you can make it to the WCF, though. Why don't you get out of the 1st round, first? As of right now, you're slotted to play Denver. You were 1-3 against them in the regular season...good luck, brah. I'll be rooting for you though, I'd love to play you guys.

Sarcasm ... the lost literary device. I understood your posts, KingSpeed. Apparently, there are a lot of gullible people on the internet who took your thread at face value.

 

[Minstrel]

Isn't name calling against the rule? Coming from a mod, no less.

It is, from anyone. Just didn't see it earlier.

 

[TP3]

as if the nba will allow the lakers to lose in the first round

 

[KingSpeed]

Sarcasm ... the lost literary device. I understood your posts, KingSpeed. Apparently, there are a lot of gullible people on the internet who took your thread at face value.

What are you talking about? I'm dead serious.

 

[KingSpeed]

Why don't you get out of the 1st round, first? .

What don't you fucking get out of the 1st round first too??

 

[BGrantFan]

What are you talking about? I'm dead serious.

Love this guy!

 

[hasoos]

Considering how the Thunder have been playing lately, I will be surprised if they win a single playoff game.