2025-26 NBA Playoffs

bkcardcollector · 04-14-2026, 04:35 AM

As a 5 seed, the raps have been picked by no-one and outed as the worst team is the east playoffs by a special board member that I wish I could find again. Prolly some lame ass Cavs fan. I don't really see any separation in the East except maybe the Celts, but ok, give me some fire. Thankyou.

In the West first rounds, Denver looks to be in the thick of it. Please give me OKC and the clips with Kawhi showin up in a big way.

What are y'all lookin forward to?

jcardstore · 04-14-2026, 08:39 AM

I'm going to game 1 on saturday. I haven't been to a Cavs playoff game since 2016 so I'm looking forward to it.

codered · 04-14-2026, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

As a 5 seed, the raps have been picked by no-one and outed as the worst team is the east playoffs by a special board member that I wish I could find again. Prolly some lame ass Cavs fan. I don't really see any separation in the East except maybe the Celts, but ok, give me some fire. Thankyou.

In the West first rounds, Denver looks to be in the thick of it. Please give me OKC and the clips with Kawhi showin up in a big way.

What are y'all lookin forward to?

Meh, we were 3-0 against the Cavs this season (granted that was before the harden trade). This series should be way more of a pick’em or a slight edge to the raps.

jcardstore · 04-14-2026, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by codered

Meh, we were 3-0 against the Cavs this season (granted that was before the harden trade). This series should be way more of a pick’em or a slight edge to the raps.

If you actually believe this, Raptors are +600 to win the series. Seems like a good value for you

Bosoxfan5990 · 04-14-2026, 09:14 AM

Celtics for Banner 19.

BoSoxFan1999 · 04-14-2026, 09:21 AM

Go ethical Spurs!

asujbl · 04-14-2026, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by codered

Meh, we were 3-0 against the Cavs this season (granted that was before the harden trade). This series should be way more of a pick’em or a slight edge to the raps.

Mitchell only played in one game
Allen only played in one game
Garland played in zero games
Lonzo Ball averaged 34 minutes per game across those 3 games and he sucks at Basketball

Might as well have been a different season

asujbl · 04-14-2026, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by codered

Meh, we were 3-0 against the Cavs this season (granted that was before the harden trade). This series should be way more of a pick’em or a slight edge to the raps.

“All three games took place before Thanksgiving, meaning James Harden wasn't on the Cavaliers' roster yet, and Larry Nance Jr., De'Andre Hunter (twice) and Lonzo Ball (twice) started in those games for the Cavs due to various injuries. Cleveland also made an unsustainably low 28% of its 3-point attempts against Toronto, compared with 36% over the full season.”

jcardstore · 04-14-2026, 10:52 AM

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“All three games took place before Thanksgiving, meaning James Harden wasn't on the Cavaliers' roster yet, and Larry Nance Jr., De'Andre Hunter (twice) and Lonzo Ball (twice) started in those games for the Cavs due to various injuries. Cleveland also made an unsustainably low 28% of its 3-point attempts against Toronto, compared with 36% over the full season.”

You know as well as anyone that there’s just no point to try and use logic and reason with the average BO poster. You’ll never get anywhere

asujbl · 04-14-2026, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

You know as well as anyone that there’s just no point to try and use logic and reason with the average BO poster. You’ll never get anywhere

I know but I’m sitting at lunch so have some time to kill

boxbuster7 · 04-14-2026, 01:18 PM

Celtics are 3x favorite over any other team in the east to win the finals

Scottish Punk · 04-14-2026, 01:48 PM

Not to mention even if he rare event these days of both teams having full rosters playing, you just don't know the effort level. NBA regular season is just about coasting your way through most of it and staying healthy. The days of playing hard to get the highest seed are over. I don't really trust any matchup related stats during the regular season for anybody.

The Pistons did surprise me with not having a drop off with Cade out. I am still worried that they don't have "another level" to go to when playing the other top seeds. I think he lack of another superstar will catch up to them when things get tight in the playoffs.

I think Vegas has the Pistons third behind Boston and Cavs. That feels right. If Harden plays like a superstar, Cavs would have the edge.

spurs50fan · 04-14-2026, 01:58 PM

Screw it…Go Spurs Go

blackvodka · 04-14-2026, 02:05 PM

It doesn't appear Embiid is playing tomorrow night.

I wonder if Orlando can actually capitalize in any way.

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Above the Rim · 04-14-2026, 02:09 PM

Odds have OKC signifcantly favored to win it all. But remember, it was no slam dunk easy champiuonship for OKC year prior. Remember last year, the big underdog Pacers managed to push OKC to Game 7 ... and Pacers were actually ahead in Game 7 until after Halliburton went out with injury.

The mightly Thunder struggled and should be grateful, count their lucky stars they got help by an opponent going down and out with injury.

So this year, do you think Spurs are better than last years Pacers ? And what were head-to-head results this year OKC vs. Spurs ?

Spurs all the way !

BoSoxFan1999 · 04-14-2026, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Above the Rim

Odds have OKC signifcantly favored to win it all. But remember, it was no slam dunk easy champiuonship for OKC year prior. Remember last year, the big underdog Pacers managed to push OKC to Game 7 ... and Pacers were actually ahead in Game 7 until after Halliburton went out with injury.

The mightly Thunder struggled and should be grateful, count their lucky stars they got help by an opponent going down and out with injury.

So this year, do you think Spurs are better than last years Pacers ? And what were head-to-head results this year OKC vs. Spurs ?

Spurs all the way !

Spurs won 4/5 matchups against OKC. If the Spurs and Thunder match up in the western conference finals, OKC might actually be small dogs.

jcmel323 · 04-14-2026, 03:34 PM

Cavs will destroy raptors in the paint, rebounds and second chance points but TOR have a great home court. Doubt TOR loses at home.

asujbl · 04-14-2026, 03:41 PM

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Cavs will destroy raptors in the paint, rebounds and second chance points but TOR have a great home court. Doubt TOR loses at home.

So Cavs win

Whatever works

jcardstore · 04-14-2026, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blackvodka

It doesn't appear Embiid is playing tomorrow night.

I wonder if Orlando can actually capitalize in any way.

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It’s just time for him to hang it up. He’s got nothing left in the tank

asujbl · 04-14-2026, 04:01 PM

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It’s just time for him to hang it up. He’s got nothing left in the tank

Kevin Love was still the best player in that Draft

PNWC · 04-14-2026, 04:03 PM

Winning the 7 seed in the east is ironically a worse scenario than getting the 8. Would you rather play Celtics or Pistons first round? Give me Detroit 10 times out of 10.

eastbayak · 04-14-2026, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blackvodka

It doesn't appear Embiid is playing tomorrow night.

I wonder if Orlando can actually capitalize in any way.

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

It’s just time for him to hang it up. He’s got nothing left in the tank

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Kevin Love was still the best player in that Draft

Who are you talking about, asujbl?!

JustinVerlander07 · 04-14-2026, 04:18 PM

What day does the Bucks play-in game or 1st round series start?

asujbl · 04-14-2026, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Who are you talking about, asujbl?!

Did it go over your head? Sorry

codered · 04-14-2026, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Mitchell only played in one game
Allen only played in one game
Garland played in zero games
Lonzo Ball averaged 34 minutes per game across those 3 games and he sucks at Basketball

Might as well have been a different season

True it was early on the season but Mitchell played in 2 of the 3 games actually but I digress. I thought Allen played in two as well but going back to check the box scores I was incorrect. He’s a great defender and definitely will make a difference so I have to give you that. I don’t know if playoff harden is a plus though. He’s never been known as clutch come playoff time. By no means do I think the raps will win easily or even win the series. I think it’s going to be closer than most think. Close enough that they could win the series.

I’m just grateful we aren’t playing the Knicks cause they spanked us every single time we played them this year. Probably would have swept us so thank you Orlando for a end of season loss

04-14-2026, 04:35 AM	#1
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,917 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	2025-26 NBA Playoffs As a 5 seed, the raps have been picked by no-one and outed as the worst team is the east playoffs by a special board member that I wish I could find again. Prolly some lame ass Cavs fan. I don't really see any separation in the East except maybe the Celts, but ok, give me some fire. Thankyou. In the West first rounds, Denver looks to be in the thick of it. Please give me OKC and the clips with Kawhi showin up in a big way. What are y'all lookin forward to? __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

04-14-2026, 08:39 AM	#2
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Scottish Punk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 10,453 scottishpunk	Not to mention even if he rare event these days of both teams having full rosters playing, you just don't know the effort level. NBA regular season is just about coasting your way through most of it and staying healthy. The days of playing hard to get the highest seed are over. I don't really trust any matchup related stats during the regular season for anybody. The Pistons did surprise me with not having a drop off with Cade out. I am still worried that they don't have "another level" to go to when playing the other top seeds. I think he lack of another superstar will catch up to them when things get tight in the playoffs. I think Vegas has the Pistons third behind Boston and Cavs. That feels right. If Harden plays like a superstar, Cavs would have the edge.

04-14-2026, 01:58 PM	#13
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04-14-2026, 02:09 PM	#15
Above the Rim Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 847	Odds have OKC signifcantly favored to win it all. But remember, it was no slam dunk easy champiuonship for OKC year prior. Remember last year, the big underdog Pacers managed to push OKC to Game 7 ... and Pacers were actually ahead in Game 7 until after Halliburton went out with injury. The mightly Thunder struggled and should be grateful, count their lucky stars they got help by an opponent going down and out with injury. So this year, do you think Spurs are better than last years Pacers ? And what were head-to-head results this year OKC vs. Spurs ? Spurs all the way !

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jcmel323 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,959	Cavs will destroy raptors in the paint, rebounds and second chance points but TOR have a great home court. Doubt TOR loses at home.

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PNWC Member Join Date: Dec 2025 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 60	Winning the 7 seed in the east is ironically a worse scenario than getting the 8. Would you rather play Celtics or Pistons first round? Give me Detroit 10 times out of 10.

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