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[EC First Round] Washington vs. Atlanta

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 12, 2017.

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(4)Washington vs. (5)Atlanta

Poll closed Apr 15, 2017.

  1. Wizards in 4

    1 vote(s)
    2.8%

  2. Wizards in 5

    8 vote(s)
    22.2%

  3. Wizards in 6

    13 vote(s)
    36.1%

  4. Wizards in 7

    9 vote(s)
    25.0%

  5. Hawks in 7

    3 vote(s)
    8.3%

  6. Hawks in 6

    2 vote(s)
    5.6%

  7. Hawks in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Hawks in 4

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    (4)Washington vs. (5)Atlanta
    Game 1: Sunday, April 16 Atlanta at Washington 12:00pm TNT
    Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 Atlanta at Washington 6:00pm NBATV
    Game 3: Saturday, April 22 Washington at Atlanta 4:30pm TNT
    Game 4: Monday, April 24 Washington at Atlanta 7:00pm TNT
    Game 5* Wednesday, April 26 Atlanta at Washington
    Game 6* Friday, April 28 Washington at Atlanta
    Game 7* Sunday, April 30 Atlanta at Washington
     
    #1 J.R., Apr 12, 2017
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  2. Rocket River

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    Atlanta might push this to 7
    But still
    Wizards 4-3

    Rocket River
     
    #2 Rocket River, Apr 12, 2017
  3. Easy

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    Atlanta never does well in playoffs, no matter what they have done in the regular season. This will be a somewhat surprisingly lopsided series.

    Wizards in 5.
     
    #3 Easy, Apr 12, 2017
  4. red5rocket

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    Hawks actually playing well as of late but wizards in 6 because of Wall and Dwight
     
    #4 red5rocket, Apr 13, 2017
  5. RasaqBoi

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    Wizards in 5.
     
    #5 RasaqBoi, Apr 13, 2017
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    If there was ever a time for a entire series to be on nbatv. This is it.
     
    #6 rocketman12, Apr 13, 2017
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    Playoff Dwight!!!
     
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    Are both Milsap and Howard are healthy? If so, Atlanta could surprise folks.
     
    #8 PeppermintCandy, Apr 13, 2017
  9. JJWhat?

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    I will watch at least 1 or 2 games of every PO series, except these. I really don't have any interest in watching these 2 teams play each other.
     
    #9 JJWhat?, Apr 13, 2017
  10. J.R.

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    Ranking every NBA playoff series by upset potential

    3. Washington Wizards (4) vs. Atlanta Hawks (5)
    Given their point differential (plus-1.8 ppg) is the weakest of the teams with home-court advantage in the first round, the Wizards should be vulnerable -- except they drew the one playoff team with a worse point differential (minus-0.9 ppg) than the other 15 playoff teams as well as three (the Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat) that are watching from home.

    One possible edge for the Hawks: They're the other underdog with an advantage in terms of playoff experience. Despite their first-round wins in 2014 and 2015, the Wizards have the fewest playoff minutes on their roster of any playoff team this season.

    Upset probability: 18 percent    ​
     
    #10 J.R., Apr 13, 2017
  11. sugrlndkid

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    I rile on Dwight a lot, and hate how he just is annoying. Shouldve made it work with Harden...All that being said, Dwight wins in the playoffs...and he has done so throughout his career.

    The Wizards had a nice season, but this is my 2nd upset. I think Atlanta beats Washington.
     
    #11 sugrlndkid, Apr 13, 2017
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    NBATV? Try "ESPN 8 The Ocho."
     
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    Great start by Washington, but not for Dwight.

    Playoff Dwight is officially dead, along with his athleticism.
     
    #13 Lightsnowaction, Apr 16, 2017
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    Now that Dwight is out of the game you know Atlanta will mount a comeback.

    Dwight is like the 6'10 Russell Westbrook. Dwight doesn't contest shots anymore so he can go for the rebound.
     
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    Wizards need to get Dwight in the game as soon as possible.
     
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    Ersan Balling. I guess Westbrook couldn't bring this out of him in OKC.. smh..

    I
     
    #16 DreamShook, Apr 16, 2017
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    Lulz Dwight.
    -10 with him in.
    +14 with him sitting on the bench
     
    #17 Downtown Sniper, Apr 16, 2017
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  18. Zboy

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    It is much less painful to watch Dwert in action when he is not playing for your team.
     
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    You can already tell why Washington isn't a top 3 team in the East. Morris is the worst PF in the league.
     
    #19 mugrakers, Apr 16, 2017
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  20. RasaqBoi

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    This is the most boring series ........
     
    #20 RasaqBoi, Apr 16, 2017
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