Who do you believe will win the championship? 4/27 Edition

the27guy · 04-27-2019, 12:40 PM

Who do you believe will win the championship? Poll to follow. Poll ends tonight.

Edit! Sorry! Poll should read “winner of Denver/San Antonio

GeechQuest · 04-27-2019, 12:56 PM

Right now it’s Milwaukee’s to lose. They have more depth off the bench than any team, they play amazing defense, and can score in droves.

The Warriors with Cousins would have been my choice. They just have depth issues and are relegated to running Iggy too much with the other 4. I don’t think that lineup without Cousins is better than what the Bucks have put together this season.

tjforce · 04-27-2019, 01:32 PM

Hate to say it but I still think Golden State is the favorite.

Although this team has more holes than any other Golden State team in the last 4 years, last night is an indication of what happens when they get serious.

The team with the best shot of knocking them off is Houston, IMO. Either by beating them, or forcing a hard fought 7 game series that leaves them banged up. Their depth in an issue and they have risks with Curry's ankles and Iggy's/Livingston's age.

pennywise · 04-27-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by the27guy

Who do you believe will win the championship? Poll to follow. Poll ends tonight.

Edit! Sorry! Poll should read “winner of Denver/San Antonio

The disrespect. Jkjk.

Want: Spurs
Believe: Warriors

6celtics33 · 04-27-2019, 01:49 PM

I’ll be happy with anyone but Houston or Philly

It’s nice there is some intrigue this year. Can’t remember the last time we had that.

teosdesserts · 04-27-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GeechQuest

Right now it’s Milwaukee’s to lose. They have more depth off the bench than any team, they play amazing defense, and can score in droves.

The Warriors with Cousins would have been my choice. They just have depth issues and are relegated to running Iggy too much with the other 4. I don’t think that lineup without Cousins is better than what the Bucks have put together this season.

As a Celtics fan, we beat them last year without our best players and Brogdon is missing 2 games and likely won’t be 100%.

6celtics33 · 04-27-2019, 01:58 PM

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As a Celtics fan, we beat them last year without our best players and Brogdon is missing 2 games and likely won’t be 100%.

Very different teams

Kyrie is poison

I hope I’m wrong

GeechQuest · 04-27-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by teosdesserts

As a Celtics fan, we beat them last year without our best players and Brogdon is missing 2 games and likely won’t be 100%.

I must have misread the OP, I thought this was referencing the 18/19 season.

That said, I think the Eastern Conference 2nd round should be great. Still think the Bucks are the best team plus own home court in a Finals matchup.

PKIPP · 04-27-2019, 02:03 PM

+1 for H-Town

the27guy · 04-27-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Hate to say it but I still think Golden State is the favorite.

Although this team has more holes than any other Golden State team in the last 4 years, last night is an indication of what happens when they get serious.

The team with the best shot of knocking them off is Houston, IMO. Either by beating them, or forcing a hard fought 7 game series that leaves them banged up. Their depth in an issue and they have risks with Curry's ankles and Iggy's/Livingston's age.

Their depth is an issue.

I think the belief that KD is gone is a bigger issue. They’re ready to split. Houston is ready to beat them.

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Originally Posted by pennywise

The disrespect. Jkjk.

Want: Spurs
Believe: Warriors

I would be bugged if I was you. What makes it worse is I left them out of the last poll too. Sorry. I’d love to see them go the the CF.

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As a Celtics fan, we beat them last year without our best players and Brogdon is missing 2 games and likely won’t be 100%.

Brogdon missing is a big deal.

I wonder if that has something to do with his free agency this offseason. He’s gonna get paid. Can’t risk getting hurt right now.

Boston has a real shot. None of those four teams would be surprising to come out of the east.

PKIPP · 04-27-2019, 02:08 PM

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None of those four teams would be surprising to come out of the east.

Agreed. I can't even honestly pick a favorite.

6celtics33 · 04-27-2019, 02:09 PM

I pick GS but will root for Milwaukee

the27guy · 04-27-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PKIPP

Agreed. I can't even honestly pick a favorite.

I always like to do an allocation. Here’s mine.

Milwaukee - 30%
Toronto - 30%
Boston - 25%
Philly - 15%

I can’t remember a second round being anything like that.

Conversely, here’s the West for me.

GS - 41%
Houston - 49%
Portland - 6%
Denver - 2%
SA - 2%

the27guy · 04-27-2019, 03:37 PM

Ugh. The field just barely edging out GS.

Pathora · 04-27-2019, 03:37 PM

Its the Warriors unless they get bored again, but I expect them to blitz Houston as this has been the challenge they want.

I feel like Boston is getting really chesty for beating a depleted team much narrower than Milwaukee destroyed the Pistons. Let's see what happens when they face a team that isn't going to go scoreless for 6 minute bursts.

tjforce · 04-27-2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pathora

Its the Warriors unless they get bored again, but I expect them to blitz Houston as this has been the challenge they want.

I feel like Boston is getting really chesty for beating a depleted team much narrower than Milwaukee destroyed the Pistons. Let's see what happens when they face a team that isn't going to go scoreless for 6 minute bursts.

Same way I feel about Boston. They remind me of the lesson I’ve learned with okc in that they haven’t looked good all year, so why expect them to finally get it together now when things get tough.

If Milwaukee loses to Boston it’ll be a disaster.

deemsterz33 · 04-27-2019, 06:08 PM

Surprised there aren't more picking HOU

oshmeehan · 04-27-2019, 06:19 PM

Milwaukee was nearly unbeatable at home this season when Giannis plays, losing only 5 times. Losing early in the season to the Suns and Grizzlies by 2 and 3 points respectively. And then losing to the Warriors by 10, Raptors by 7, and Sixers by 5. So home court throughout is huge for them. Ironically the three worst losses they had are all against teams they could still meet in the playoffs. On the flip side, the Bucks have beaten the Warriors, Raptors, and Sixers on the road as well.

the27guy · 04-28-2019, 01:27 AM

The change in the results of the poll are interesting to me. Here is what the breakdown of the predictions looked like the first go round.

It’s interesting to me that despite their poor first round showing, GS increased by nearly 14%! Boston, Toronto and Milwaukee had fairy minor increases and everyone else decreased.

teosdesserts · 04-28-2019, 12:48 PM

MIL looking completely outmatched so far.

asujbl · 04-28-2019, 12:51 PM

Houston

Why? Just because

I don’t care about any of these teams

I just think Harden and Paul get it done

teosdesserts · 04-28-2019, 01:01 PM

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MIL looking completely outmatched so far.

That already aged well, Mirotic is killing it.

View Poll Results: Who do you believe will win the championship?
Golden State	46	54.76%
Winner of Denver/Houston	2	2.38%
Portland	1	1.19%
Houston	7	8.33%
Milwaukee	16	19.05%
Toronto	6	7.14%
Philadelphia	0	0%
Boston	6	7.14%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

04-27-2019, 12:40 PM	#1
the27guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14,671 the27guy the27guy	Who do you believe will win the championship? 4/27 Edition Who do you believe will win the championship? Poll to follow. Poll ends tonight. Edit! Sorry! Poll should read “winner of Denver/San Antonio __________________ @thereal27guy Founder of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine Last edited by the27guy; 04-27-2019 at 12:43 PM.

04-27-2019, 01:32 PM	#3
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,008	Hate to say it but I still think Golden State is the favorite. Although this team has more holes than any other Golden State team in the last 4 years, last night is an indication of what happens when they get serious. The team with the best shot of knocking them off is Houston, IMO. Either by beating them, or forcing a hard fought 7 game series that leaves them banged up. Their depth in an issue and they have risks with Curry's ankles and Iggy's/Livingston's age. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

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04-27-2019, 03:37 PM	#14
the27guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14,671 the27guy the27guy	Ugh. The field just barely edging out GS. __________________ @thereal27guy Founder of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine

04-27-2019, 12:56 PM	#2
GeechQuest Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 10,779 GeechQuest	Right now it’s Milwaukee’s to lose. They have more depth off the bench than any team, they play amazing defense, and can score in droves. The Warriors with Cousins would have been my choice. They just have depth issues and are relegated to running Iggy too much with the other 4. I don’t think that lineup without Cousins is better than what the Bucks have put together this season.

04-27-2019, 01:49 PM	#5
6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,271	I’ll be happy with anyone but Houston or Philly It’s nice there is some intrigue this year. Can’t remember the last time we had that.

04-27-2019, 02:09 PM	#12
6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,271	I pick GS but will root for Milwaukee

04-27-2019, 03:37 PM	#15
Pathora Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,056 Pathora Pathora	Its the Warriors unless they get bored again, but I expect them to blitz Houston as this has been the challenge they want. I feel like Boston is getting really chesty for beating a depleted team much narrower than Milwaukee destroyed the Pistons. Let's see what happens when they face a team that isn't going to go scoreless for 6 minute bursts. __________________ Check out my Google Drive! https://photos.app.goo.gl/4h1GwpG58qmxubWq9 129/250 2016/17 Revolution Galactics, LF more.

04-27-2019, 06:08 PM	#17
deemsterz33 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 5,859 phunkified	Surprised there aren't more picking HOU

04-27-2019, 06:19 PM	#18
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,136	Milwaukee was nearly unbeatable at home this season when Giannis plays, losing only 5 times. Losing early in the season to the Suns and Grizzlies by 2 and 3 points respectively. And then losing to the Warriors by 10, Raptors by 7, and Sixers by 5. So home court throughout is huge for them. Ironically the three worst losses they had are all against teams they could still meet in the playoffs. On the flip side, the Bucks have beaten the Warriors, Raptors, and Sixers on the road as well. __________________ FEAR THE DEER

04-28-2019, 01:27 AM	#19
the27guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14,671 the27guy the27guy	The change in the results of the poll are interesting to me. Here is what the breakdown of the predictions looked like the first go round. It’s interesting to me that despite their poor first round showing, GS increased by nearly 14%! Boston, Toronto and Milwaukee had fairy minor increases and everyone else decreased. __________________ @thereal27guy Founder of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine

04-28-2019, 12:48 PM	#20
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