Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:18 pm
Bulls, Cavs, Bucks, Pistons, Pacers
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:05 pm
nets4life wrote:Bulls, Cavs, Bucks, Pistons, Pacers
? so u think all of them will win
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:23 pm
Perhaps every team gets like 50-32. 
Hm, I didn't realize that this division kicks-ass until I read this thread. But too soon to make a final prediction since not all signings and trades are done and some other shakeup is expected at least in Indy.
But some thoughts nevertheless:
- Bulls: of course their roster looks great, but no one knows about the chemistry of the new team. So lets wait for it, unless they are the favourites in my opinion.
- Pistons: surely they lost Ben Wallace (perhaps their heart, although I don't like this term because I am not believing one player is the heart of the whole franchise), but for the first they have big experience and for the second they are very well-rehearsed. Only on peace comes new: Nazr Mohammed. The rest of the starting-lineup remains the same. Don't count them out.
- Cavs: Making the Cavs a real great and serious contender depends only on Lebron James. But to go to the finals or something like that he must play Jordan-like in every second he is on the court. Drew Gooden's future being unclear makes it not easier.
- Pacers: You'll have to wait what moves will come up (get rid of Jackson, take back Harrington?) to be able to say something about their future. The talent is there (only PG lacks depth) but that was also the years ago.
- Bucks: Weakest team in this conference, but good chances of making the play-offs nevertheless. What I don't understand that noone speaks about their lacking guard depth. They have only 3 reasonable ones: Mo Williams, Charlie Bell, Michael Redd. Three are quite little when you have 2 positions. But last year it was quite similar, but I didn't understand it either
Hm, I didn't realize that this division kicks-ass until I read this thread. But too soon to make a final prediction since not all signings and trades are done and some other shakeup is expected at least in Indy.
But some thoughts nevertheless:
- Bulls: of course their roster looks great, but no one knows about the chemistry of the new team. So lets wait for it, unless they are the favourites in my opinion.
- Pistons: surely they lost Ben Wallace (perhaps their heart, although I don't like this term because I am not believing one player is the heart of the whole franchise), but for the first they have big experience and for the second they are very well-rehearsed. Only on peace comes new: Nazr Mohammed. The rest of the starting-lineup remains the same. Don't count them out.
- Cavs: Making the Cavs a real great and serious contender depends only on Lebron James. But to go to the finals or something like that he must play Jordan-like in every second he is on the court. Drew Gooden's future being unclear makes it not easier.
- Pacers: You'll have to wait what moves will come up (get rid of Jackson, take back Harrington?) to be able to say something about their future. The talent is there (only PG lacks depth) but that was also the years ago.
- Bucks: Weakest team in this conference, but good chances of making the play-offs nevertheless. What I don't understand that noone speaks about their lacking guard depth. They have only 3 reasonable ones: Mo Williams, Charlie Bell, Michael Redd. Three are quite little when you have 2 positions. But last year it was quite similar, but I didn't understand it either
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:42 pm
funk99 wrote:nets4life wrote:Bulls, Cavs, Bucks, Pistons, Pacers
? so u think all of them will win
hah, its in order from 1st to last
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:51 pm
nets4life wrote:funk99 wrote:nets4life wrote:Bulls, Cavs, Bucks, Pistons, Pacers
? so u think all of them will win
hah, its in order from 1st to last
hah bucks above pistons ur crasy
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:53 pm
1. Bulls
2. Cavs
3. Pistons
4. Pacers
5. Bucks
2. Cavs
3. Pistons
4. Pacers
5. Bucks
Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:02 pm
Emm, you guys seriously think that with Ben coming to Bulls they win the central division? In my opinion they'll come to the 2nd round of the playoffs max. Anyways, I would rank teams like this:
1. Pistons/Cavs (probably pistons)
2. Pistons/Cavs
3. Bulls
4. Pacers
5. Bucks
1. Pistons/Cavs (probably pistons)
2. Pistons/Cavs
3. Bulls
4. Pacers
5. Bucks
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:31 am
yeah i'm going for the Bulls, Cleveland will be better than Detroit now too. then the bucks, then the pacers-especially if they lose Peja 
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:21 am
i went with cavs... now that lebron is staying i think they will be a very very very good team...
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:43 am
funk99 wrote:nets4life wrote:funk99 wrote:nets4life wrote:Bulls, Cavs, Bucks, Pistons, Pacers
? so u think all of them will win
hah, its in order from 1st to last
hah bucks above pistons ur crasy
i believe milwaukee will do very well next season, Villanueva and Bogut will develop alot and michael redd will be as potent as ever.
Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:23 pm
jerry wrote:now that lebron is staying
Why do you say that as if it was ever in question?
Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:26 pm
no i say that as something to support my vote..
Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:26 pm
I hope/think the Bulls will win it. It will probably be a "last-match-contest" between Chicago and Cleveland.
Sat Jul 15, 2006 3:24 pm
Indiana was a better team than Cleveland last year, if they didn't have issues last year they would have finished 2nd (in the division) IMO.
Sat Jul 15, 2006 3:26 pm
looks like Cavs are gonna lose Gooden via sign & trade....possibly Flip Murray too.
1st in Central will probably need 54 wins.
1st in Central will probably need 54 wins.
Sat Jul 15, 2006 3:59 pm
I agree that this is a strong division but the southwest division is better in my opinion
Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:26 pm
Lakers08 wrote:I agree that this is a strong division but the southwest division is better in my opinion
just checked and your right.. spurs, mavs.. two of the best teams
grizzles, improving hornets, underachieving rockets.. all legit teams right there..
Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:43 am
It will be very difficult for the pistons to keep their 1st place withou Big ben
My pick : The bulls over the cavs
My pick : The bulls over the cavs
Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:27 am
The three favourites have got to be Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland. I voted for the Bulls.
Detroit had the best team chemistry in the league, but I think that it will really be affected by Ben Wallace's departure. In the ECF against the Heat, the Pistons were finally exposed as an arrogant team that tried to coast through the playoffs. People predicted a sweep in their series against the Cavs but they were nearly beaten by a distinctly average TEAM.
Someone mentioned the Cavs' having good chemistry but I don't really think that's true. The Cavs remain a 1-man team and unless Larry Hughes steps up as the true 2nd man he was brought in to be, I think that Cleveland will again have to settle for the 4th seed.
The Bulls have undoubtedly the best team chemistry in the division. You always read about the 'core,' and I think the importance of said 'core' will show when it comes to winning close games that previously they might have lost. They could have beaten Miami in the first round and it's basically the same team, only with more experience, two promising rookies, and of course Big Ben Wallace.
Detroit had the best team chemistry in the league, but I think that it will really be affected by Ben Wallace's departure. In the ECF against the Heat, the Pistons were finally exposed as an arrogant team that tried to coast through the playoffs. People predicted a sweep in their series against the Cavs but they were nearly beaten by a distinctly average TEAM.
Someone mentioned the Cavs' having good chemistry but I don't really think that's true. The Cavs remain a 1-man team and unless Larry Hughes steps up as the true 2nd man he was brought in to be, I think that Cleveland will again have to settle for the 4th seed.
The Bulls have undoubtedly the best team chemistry in the division. You always read about the 'core,' and I think the importance of said 'core' will show when it comes to winning close games that previously they might have lost. They could have beaten Miami in the first round and it's basically the same team, only with more experience, two promising rookies, and of course Big Ben Wallace.
Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:42 am
i think it will be
1. bulls
2. pistons
3. cavs
4. pacers
5. bucks
1. bulls
2. pistons
3. cavs
4. pacers
5. bucks
Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:55 am
I'm going with the Bulls.
Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:42 pm
World Cup style group of death right here. =D
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:17 am
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA im sick of people believing in teh Bulls because they got ben wallace, now the pistons can hack that piece of garbage. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FREE THROWS , I GUESS THE PISTONS LOST BECAUSE BEN WALLACE SHOT GREAT FROM FREE THROW LINE. Im Guessin he will be a good 48 from FT next year. They got and tossed JR SMITH. FOOLS.
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:03 am
Pistons. Just cause they lost Ben doesnt mean there gonna do worse. They got nazr so they have a decent center. They still have 3 all stars (billups, wallace, and hamilton) and a great player (Prince). There bench is not bad, they got Delk, McDyess, and newly acquired player Flip Murray. So pretty much thier team is stacked.
Bulls. Yes, there team got a bit better by getting Walalce but he's not a scorer and can ruin a game from the Line. I think they do have alot of young talent and can be exceptional in a few years. If they kept Smith then maybe they would of been better than the pistons, but thats just a maybe. Also, my thought is to start Gordan every game. I think if the Bulls do this than they will win more.
Cavaliers. Yes, Lebron is the best player in the league. But since they lost Flip there team is a little worse. Hughes also isn't player his top performence. but if he plays like he did a few years back he could be an all star.Also, Ilgauskas is injury prone, so he probably wont play all of the games. I think they need to get another good/average center from free agency or trade to get one. my final thought, is to trade Gooden.
Pacers. As much as I love the pacers I think they are gonna suck this year. They lost Artest to get Peja and now they lost Peja. If they dont get another star this off-season then I think we should trade JO and start to rebuild. We do have young talent like Granger and jaskevicus. And we aquired Marquis but we did lose Crocher. I dont really no how good they are gonna do. it all depends on what they do this Off-Season. So as of now, I think they will get 8th seed.
Bucks. I dont really know anything about the bucks.they have a great player like Redd and a great young player like Bogut. If Magloir plays like he did in 04 (his all star year) then they will squize into the playoffs like they did this year. But what really makes them better is aquiring Charlie Villanueva. He is a future all-star who will send a great vibe to the Bucks like igoudala does for the Sixers.
My final thought is that this entire division is amazing. I think every team is gonna make it into the playoffs just like they did last year. And pretty sure that The pistons are gonna win it all next season.
Bulls. Yes, there team got a bit better by getting Walalce but he's not a scorer and can ruin a game from the Line. I think they do have alot of young talent and can be exceptional in a few years. If they kept Smith then maybe they would of been better than the pistons, but thats just a maybe. Also, my thought is to start Gordan every game. I think if the Bulls do this than they will win more.
Cavaliers. Yes, Lebron is the best player in the league. But since they lost Flip there team is a little worse. Hughes also isn't player his top performence. but if he plays like he did a few years back he could be an all star.Also, Ilgauskas is injury prone, so he probably wont play all of the games. I think they need to get another good/average center from free agency or trade to get one. my final thought, is to trade Gooden.
Pacers. As much as I love the pacers I think they are gonna suck this year. They lost Artest to get Peja and now they lost Peja. If they dont get another star this off-season then I think we should trade JO and start to rebuild. We do have young talent like Granger and jaskevicus. And we aquired Marquis but we did lose Crocher. I dont really no how good they are gonna do. it all depends on what they do this Off-Season. So as of now, I think they will get 8th seed.
Bucks. I dont really know anything about the bucks.they have a great player like Redd and a great young player like Bogut. If Magloir plays like he did in 04 (his all star year) then they will squize into the playoffs like they did this year. But what really makes them better is aquiring Charlie Villanueva. He is a future all-star who will send a great vibe to the Bucks like igoudala does for the Sixers.
My final thought is that this entire division is amazing. I think every team is gonna make it into the playoffs just like they did last year. And pretty sure that The pistons are gonna win it all next season.
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:44 am
BlueHornet wrote:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA im sick of people believing in teh Bulls because they got ben wallace, now the pistons can hack that piece of garbage. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FREE THROWS , I GUESS THE PISTONS LOST BECAUSE BEN WALLACE SHOT GREAT FROM FREE THROW LINE. Im Guessin he will be a good 48 from FT next year. They got and tossed JR SMITH. FOOLS.
Stop spazzing. Chicago potentially could have benefitted from dumping Smith and acquiring Griffin for him. Ben Wallace is one of the best centres in the East, and he's not going to be an offensive presence because they have the younger players to do that for him. Anything offensively out of Wallace is a plus because it is his defense and his interior presence is what Chicago truely needs.