A LEGEND IS BORN III

Rookie of the Year snub Liam Washburn who stepped up during the entire first round. He posted averages of 18.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg – up from his season averages of 15.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg.

So Liam Washburn went from black hole to become a massive black hole to increase his scoring average in the playoffs?


Jay Gray.

I was very pleased with how beastly Jay Gray was in the first round.

My virtual self is shaping up like Kobe's career...drafted 13th overall, average around 9 ppg in rookie season coming off the bench, make all rookie second team....exception is that I SHOWED UP IN THE PLAYOFFS!! CLUTCH IN GAME 7 YEAH BABY!

one more question for COTY Will Sit
- Given that Jason Kidd is still playing at a high level, what are the chances, do you think, of him breaking John Stockton's all time assist record?

Another question. What do you think of the upcoming draft class?

Jay Gray was monstrous, wow.

Jay Gray and Durant were beasts. I hope to see more of that in the next round.

Did you guys like the article? I will do one for the next round also if you did. Just thought it's nice little way to wrap up first round.

Eastern Conference Second Round Previews At-A-Glance

1. Atlanta Hawks (47-35) vs 4. Milwaukee Bucks (44-38)

The Skinny: The defending NBA champions may face stiffer competition than one would think. After the Bucks toppled the Miami Heat, they gained a lot of recognition around the league. Blame the market for this team practically being unknown around the country. Sucks to be Jay Gray – he can kiss all those MVP votes goodbye until he moves to a bigger city. Anyway, back on topic: the Bucks have Gray who was a beast in the first round and rookie Liam Washburn has been a revelation this postseason. Add in all the other role players and you have a young and hungry Bucks team that will pose quite a threat to the Hawks’ chances of repeating.

NBA.com Prediction Milwaukee in 7
ESPN.com Prediction Atlanta in 6
Our Prediction Atlanta in 7

2. Cleveland Cavaliers (46-36) vs 6. New Jersey Nets (43-39)

The Skinny: Carmelo Anthony and Lebron James meet for the first time in the NBA postseason. The Nets defeated the more favored Philadelphia 76ers and have a talented enough roster to take on the Cavs. For the Nets to be successful, they will need solid performances from their frontline. The Cavs are confident after taking out the Orlando Magic and James has continued to promise to deliver a championship to Cleveland. ‘The King’ will be even more motivated after his failure to repeat as NBA MVP.

NBA.com Prediction Cleveland in 5
ESPN.com Prediction Cleveland in 6
Our Prediction New Jersey in 6

Western Conference Second Round Previews At-A-Glance

1 Seattle Stealth (59-23) vs 4. Golden State Warriors (50-32)

The Skinny: Two of the highest scoring teams go head to head. Expect this to be really high scoring. It’s hard to see the Stealth being challenged here; the Warriors aren’t as good as the Portland Blazers who just got handled in 5 games by Seattle. Golden State will need dynamo scoring guards Monta Ellis and Louis Nixon playing at 110% for any shot of winning this series. Kevin Durant is expected to keep up his hot form – don’t expect anyone on the Warriors slowing him down.

NBA.com Prediction Seattle in 7
ESPN.com Prediction Seattle in 5
Our Prediction Seattle in 5

3. Sacramento Kings (52-30) vs 6. Dallas Mavericks (44-38)

The Skinny: Dallas emerge out of the first round after a 7 game series with the Hornets. And now they get to face another big gun of the West in the Sacramento Kings who were challenged in a surprising series that also went the distance. The Kings are looking vulnerable right now so it’s probably the perfect time for the Mavs to strike. The key matchup in this series will be between League MVP Moses Chara and Mavs All-defensive first teamer Kenneth Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz’s athleticism should help him slow down Chara. The question is how much. If a lot, then the Mavs might actually have another shot at an upset.

NBA.com Prediction Sacramento in 6
ESPN.com Prediction Sacramento in 6
Our Prediction Sacramento in 6

NBA Playoff Predictions
Get Your Tips In, Earn Points, Your Virtual Player Reaps The Benefits

Get your tips in guys for each playoff series and earn points that you will be able to use on your virtual player in this Association! Please participate even if your player has not appeared in this Association because it will be worthwhile. All rewards will be announced at the completion of the Postseason.

How This Works?

The playoff matchups will be posted in a series-by-series playoff preview. You will then be given some time to post your predicted outcome of each series. Don’t forget to choose the winner and amount of games won by each team.

Scores will be accumulated and posted prior to the commencement of the next round.

What Implications Does It Have For You?

All the points accumulated, no matter if you finish first or last, will be able to be used on your virtual player.

Ok, I will now announce how you can use your points.

1) To Improve Your Player

2) And I am glad to announce... the all- Player Influence scheme!

More details at end of the playoffs.

Scoring System

General Scoring

If you pick the winner of the series - +10 Point
If the winner has a worse record than their opponent - +5 Points
If you correctly pick the amount of games won by each team - +5 Points

Other

If you come first in the competition - +70 Points
If you come second in the competition - +50 Points
If you come third in the competition - +30 Points



If you come fourth - +15 Points
If you come fifth - +10 Points
If you come sixth - +5 Points

Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Happy tipping!

Bucks in 6
Cavs in 5

Stealth in 5
Kings in 4

Hawks in 5
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 6
Mavs in 6

can i still join?

Bucks in 6
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 5
Mavs in 7

Its been awhile since ive last posted, looks like i missed a lot here ...btw, it seems my player has improved a lot

can i still join?

Bucks in 6
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 5
Mavs in 7

Its been awhile since ive last posted, looks like i missed a lot here ...btw, it seems my player has improved a lot

You can still join. Your player hasn't really improved though since you've been gone.

Bucks in 6 (it's Jay Gray's time)
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 5
Kings in 4

Stealth in 5
Kings in 5

Bucks in 6
Nets in 7

Hawks in 5
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 5
Mavs in 6

Hawks in 6
Cavs in 6

Seattle in 6
Sacramento in 5

Hawks in 6
Cavs in 6

Seattle in 5
Sacramento in 6

Atlanta in 7
Cleveland in 4 (suck on it Melo, X gets revenge )

Seattle in 5
Sacramento in 6

Bucks in 7
Cavs in 6
Stealth in 6
Kings in 5

Hawks in 7
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 6
Kings in 6

Bucks in 6
Cavs in 5

Stealth in 5
Kings in 5

Durant Predicts Easy Series

SEATTLE, May 1 (AP) – Kevin Durant has predicted an easy series against the Golden State Warriors after coming off a dominating performance in the first round against the Portland Trailblazers. Durant averaged 39 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 apg against the hapless Blazers.

“I’m confident that I can lead my guys past the Warriors,” Durant announced at a team press conference ahead of the second round opener Game 1, “They like to run a lot and I am definitely prepared for that. I think I can outscore them all if I wanted to. They’re not that good and I’m going to show you all that they’re not all that. I can’t believe they are the number four seed.”

Durant added, “Monta Ellis and Louis Nixon are overrated. If they played on my team, they’d be benchwarmers. It’s not because they aren’t as good as some of my team mates. It’s just that I don’t like them.”

Durant spoke about Seattle’s chances of a championship, “It’s my team baby. Any team of mine is a shot at the title.”

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can i still join?

Bucks in 6
Cavs in 6

Stealth in 5
Mavs in 7

Its been awhile since ive last posted, looks like i missed a lot here ...btw, it seems my player has improved a lot

You can still join. Your player hasn't really improved though since you've been gone.

Yeah, i just thought he became some defensive specialist 'coz he is in all-defensive team

Milwaukee Bucks in 6
Cleveland Cavaliers in 6

Seattle Stealth in 4
Dallas Mavericks in 7 (Yes, We Believe )

and yes, back to study for me...call me when the next round predictions are due