[jsmithj88]

hmmmm, this is interesting now
i would think houston will be playing hard vs the lakers and avoid okc in round 1
i dont see jazz winning @ grizzlies
are the grizzlies playing for anything?

[NYSportsGuy210]

I wonder how the Celtics respond to the tragedy in Beantown yesterday. Do they rally and play their arse off and may casue an upset of the Knicks or does this take a lot out of them due to sadness and they lay down to the Knicks?

[hawley]

I wonder how the Celtics respond to the tragedy in Beantown yesterday. Do they rally and play their arse off and may casue an upset of the Knicks or does this take a lot out of them due to sadness and they lay down to the Knicks?

I personally don't think it will be too relevant.

In all seriousness I dont think a tragedy like that is enough to swing the balance in a playoff series.

Think this will be the only first round series worth watching in the East though.

[Seto]

hmmmm, this is interesting now
i would think houston will be playing hard vs the lakers and avoid okc in round 1
i dont see jazz winning @ grizzlies
are the grizzlies playing for anything?

Yes they are. If they win they can get homecourt if the Clippers lose in Sacramento (that's supposing the Clippers beat Portland tomorrow, if Portland somehow wins that game, Grizzlies will actually be playing to clinch homecourt). Clippers game will be later so they won't have any score updates. And yes it is unlikely the Clips lose there but it's an emotional game for Kings and they've proven capable of a few upsets. Anywho they have to win to give themselves a shot.

That said, Memphis did play their bench a lot today. Provided it was because they were very productive, interesting to see how many minutes Hollins gives Z-Bo, Gasol, and Conley on Wednesday. Each played about 20-25 today.

[GoBlue77]

Haven't bet an NBA game in a while and won't till the playoffs start.......

The Suns are a dead team

You have a lot to learn. Alot

[easyliving]

west is wide open OKC will struggle on the road and it is clear they miss harden. they haven't looked anywhere close to last season and I don't think it would be that big of a suprise if they were out by the 2nd round as their are teams that will cause them matchup problems. Spurs getting older and I'm not sure if they can make another run. Clippers relying heavily on Paul and when you have 2 players that are horrible free throw shooters it will cost you games in the playoffs. the fact that jordan is shooting below 40% from the line is beyond ridiculous. He will not get many minutes late in games.

with all this in mind either denver or memphis winning the west is highly possible.

[frostno98]

Spurs are looking more beatable by the day. I'm starting to like Houston chances if they pair. Memphis who should beat the Clips can definately beat OKC, just as the Nuggets against the old Spurs in the 2nd round now that Ty Lawson is fully healthy again. We can possibly see a Memphis Nuggets western conference Finals.

[alamo]

I see Miami upsetting Milwaukee and their fans. This could be 4-0

[Seto]

Spurs are looking more beatable by the day. I'm starting to like Houston chances if they pair. Memphis who should beat the Clips can definately beat OKC, just as the Nuggets against the old Spurs in the 2nd round now that Ty Lawson is fully healthy again. We can possibly see a Memphis Nuggets western conference Finals.

Nuggets/Memphis? No chance. None.

I mean it's just my 2 cents and everything has a "chance" but no way IMO.

[JM92]

Houston against the Spurs, if it happens, is starting to look like it could really be a dandy. If the Spurs are not the hot team in that series, and assuming the refs will keep going for harden's flops, the Rockets will at least have a chance, no doubt.

[oldscho0led]

Warriors and Lakers

[homerbush]

Spurs are looking more beatable by the day. I'm starting to like Houston chances if they pair. Memphis who should beat the Clips can definately beat OKC, just as the Nuggets against the old Spurs in the 2nd round now that Ty Lawson is fully healthy again. We can possibly see a Memphis Nuggets western conference Finals.

Homer!

[lonegambler]

nets will win first rd

[seaborneq]

Now we know the east seeds. Any changes to your likely upsets?

[bjb7223]

Now we know the east seedinds. Any changes to your likely upsets?

Bulls over nets
Celtics over Knicks

[bjb7223]

I can't wait for the lines to come out

[gopolks]

Celtics over Knicks.

Dont see the heat losing a game until the finals.

[seaborneq]

Seeds are set. Let's win some money

[seaborneq]

Now the upsets are looking less likely. All the faves are taking care of business.

[face]

might be zero upsets

[seaborneq]

Bulls and Warriors seem to be the only upsets. great call.

[ThaTopMoron]

I will fade the spurs. They will lose no matter who they face.

[seaborneq]

Warriors and grizz are the upsets so far. Bulls on deck.

[d2bets]

Warriors and grizz are the upsets so far. Bulls on deck.

3 lower seeds winning is a pretty high number.

[seaborneq]

i would not be suprised if memphis wins west.

You might have something here. Great call.