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[Western Conference Playoffs - 1st round] (3)LA Clippers vs. (6)San Antonio

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 15, 2015.

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(3)LA Clippers vs. (6)San Antonio

Poll closed Apr 18, 2015.

  1. Clippers in 4

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%

  2. Clippers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Clippers in 6

    11 vote(s)
    6.1%

  4. Clippers in 7

    26 vote(s)
    14.4%

  5. Spurs in 7

    48 vote(s)
    26.7%

  6. Spurs in 6

    80 vote(s)
    44.4%

  7. Spurs in 5

    11 vote(s)
    6.1%

  8. Spurs in 4

    3 vote(s)
    1.7%
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  1. dkamberi25

    dkamberi25 Member

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    The Spurs are really hitting their stride at the right moment. Kwahi is healthy and already playing like he did in the playoffs, Tony is right, Tim is right and Manu is right. The Clippers are a good team and this should be a 7 game series, but I can't pick against the Spurs experience in this one.

    Spurs in 7.
     
    #41 dkamberi25, Apr 16, 2015
  2. oldgunrules

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    I love me some "Rivers" series! Doc Rivers, Riverwalk, Austin Rivers. But give me Timmy Duncan, a.k.a. Old Man River, any time of the day;)
     
    #42 oldgunrules, Apr 16, 2015
  3. solid

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    If the Clippers and Rockets win their first series, I don't think we play them. I think we get Memphis or Portland.
     
    #43 solid, Apr 16, 2015
  4. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    The never been out of the 2nd round thing doesn't mean anything to me. Harden hasn't been out of the 1st round, and as a franchise, the Rockets have only been out of the 1st round once in more than a decade.
     
    #44 justtxyank, Apr 16, 2015
  5. justtxyank

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    NBA playoffs are a bracket. No re-seeding.

    As the 2 seed, the Rockets play the 7 seed in round 1 and then the winner of the 3 vs 6 matchup in round 2 and then the winner from the other bracket in the Finals.

    [​IMG]
     
    #45 justtxyank, Apr 16, 2015
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  6. Haymitch

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    Harden, as a Rocket, hasn't been out of the 1st round.

    :eek:;):eek::cool::eek:
     
    #46 Haymitch, Apr 16, 2015
  7. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    Haha, touche.
     
    #47 justtxyank, Apr 16, 2015
  8. saleem

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    I think this will be the toughest series in the 1st round by far. I voted a Spurs win in 7, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Clippers defeat the defending champions.
     
    #48 saleem, Apr 16, 2015
  9. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    The hottest two teams in the league right now, and its the 3-6 matchup. Crazy.

    I picked Spurs in 6.
     
    #49 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 16, 2015
  10. AXG

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    I predict the Spurs will win, too, but I'm surprised at how lopsided the results are thus far...
     
    #50 AXG, Apr 16, 2015
  11. VBG

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    I think this might be the best series of the first round and one of the best of the playoffs.
     
    #51 VBG, Apr 16, 2015
  12. JHL85

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    If Spurs can't wrap it up in 6, Clippers will have a legitimate shot to "upset" in game 7 in their home court. Regardless of which team wins, I can guarantee that both teams will be exhausted. Hopefully, Rockets can beat Mavs in 4 or 5 and take plenty of time to rest up before facing either of them in Round 2.
     
    #52 JHL85, Apr 16, 2015
  13. JayZ750

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    I'm so giddy that the Spurs and Clippers are facing off in the first round. It would only be better if they were facing off as 4/5 with the opportunity to play the Warriors in the second round, but alas, you can't get everything!!

    I don't really care who wins. I think the rockets have about an equal shot against both of them in Round 2. Maybe slightly better shot against the Clippers, since CP3 always seems to come up short in the playoffs and the you've got Jordan to hack-a....
     
    #53 JayZ750, Apr 16, 2015
  14. daoshi

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    Spurs will defeat the overrated LA team, put them to be where they should be, fishing.
     
    #54 daoshi, Apr 16, 2015
  15. Fyreball

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    Nope. NBA doesn't reseed. It's a bracket. Winner of 2/7 plays winner of 3/6, period.
     
    #55 Fyreball, Apr 16, 2015
  16. Rocket River

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    IMO this is the WAR series
    The Clips are DESPERATE to make it to the 2nd round
    and Spurs are seeing the horizon coming for them

    Rocket River
    Spurs in 7
     
    #56 Rocket River, Apr 16, 2015
  17. Kim

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    NBA Finals 2 seasons ago
     
    #57 Kim, Apr 16, 2015
  18. WinkFan

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    Spurs in 4-7 games.
     
    #58 WinkFan, Apr 16, 2015
  19. RockFanFirst

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    I hope the series goes 7 games with 4 OT games (games 3-7) and game 7 going to triple OT.
     
    #59 RockFanFirst, Apr 16, 2015
  20. Snow Villiers

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    Even though I hate CP3s antics I think its his time.


    Then he will lose to the Rockets in the 2nd round. :grin:
     
    #60 Snow Villiers, Apr 16, 2015
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