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NBA Playoffs are wide open....because the league is weak right now.
teecee:
Any of the remaining teams (with the exception of ATL, and probably Memphis) could win it. With the Heat and OKC losing, this further proves it; there is no great team in the NBA right now.
Heat are a player or two away, as well as a new offense, from winning it all. If they somehow manage to do it, it's only because Lebron and Wade play out of their minds the rest of the way.
OKC has issues...namely Westbrook. If Westbrook defers to Durant, they have a chance.
ATL...is going down in 5. Very predictable offense. No chance at all.
Boston...OLD (but they have mad pride). Wouldn't be overly surprised to see them beat the Heat...but I'm not sure KG can go off again like he did last night. They could still beat the Heat.
Dallas...OLD and soft. Boston would beat them in the finals. Dirk ballin out of control, Peja hitting shots, JT killin it..but the Lakers defense right now is maybe the worst I have ever seen as far as getting out on shooters. I like Dirk though, so I'd like to see Mavs win. Some see these guys as the favourites right now...
Chicago...one man offense, and that man hasn't been shooting great in these playoffs (besides one game); if Boozer gets healthy they have a chance I guess.
Memphis...deep team without a game-breaker, but they destroyed OKC in the 4th and OT yesterday. Could very well win the series if Westbrook keeps hogging ball, but I doubt it.
L.A...mad talented on paper, but are plagued by inconsistencies. I thought Barnes was a great pickup, but dude does nothing. Kobe is playing quite well, but his game is no longer transcendent; he's faltered down the stretch in all three games, or at least not looked like the "greatest clutch shooter" ever. Gasol has been horrible, but he could possibly turn it around. Bynum has been great, but I think it's safe to say that this team has too many issues and will likely go down in 5 or 6 to the Mavs.
The playoffs are wide open, and it's because all you have is a group of very flawed teams. Even L.A. winning the last two years, they did it with inconsistent play, and a superstar who didn't play next-level ball. The league is weak, but there are a few teams (Heat, OKC, Chicago) on the verge of becoming GREAT teams.
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I dont think it means the league is weak itself, there is just more parody than in most years. If Lebron, Wade and Bosh started any kind of a trend...that parody will disappear soon. Big market teams still have shit handed to them for the most part.
Chamillitary Click:
If anything, the league is better lol.
I'd rather have some surprises than two-three dominate teams that are the only ones with a chance.
teecee:
I'm not saying the players are worse, I'm saying the top end teams aren't great TEAMS at the moment. To me, it makes it more exciting, but I'm just saying there are no great TEAMS at the moment.
As for parity, if te hard cap comes on we will really see parity, as Lakers (90 mil) And celtics won't be able to have obscene payrolls. Not that it's helping as of now!
Chamillitary Click:
I'm pretty sure in 2-3 years, if the Heat obtain some better role players, they will be virtually unbeatable, unless 3-4 other all-stars come together. But then there will still be two "great" teams out there.
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