In round two, I was three out of four. No perfect predictions.
Third Round:
Eastern Conference Final
Orlando over Boston in six games
Western Conference Final
Phoenix over LA Lakers in six games
- ER
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Final Thoughts: NBA Playoffs
- Damn Lakers. Damn Kobe.
- I should've known better. The western teams tend to be better than the eastern teams. The Lakers have much more experience than Orlando as well. That's all I've got to say.
RECAP:
First round - five out of eight
Second round - four out of four
Third round - two out of two
Final round - zero out of one
Total Score - 11 out of 15, 73%
- ER
- I should've known better. The western teams tend to be better than the eastern teams. The Lakers have much more experience than Orlando as well. That's all I've got to say.
RECAP:
First round - five out of eight
Second round - four out of four
Third round - two out of two
Final round - zero out of one
Total Score - 11 out of 15, 73%
- ER
Monday, June 01, 2009
NBA Playoff Predictions - Championship Final
Right about Orlando and Los Angeles. Lakers/Denver was a perfect prediction.
NBA Final
Orlando over LA Lakers in six
NOTES: The Magic have been quietly going about their business, while everyone was focusing on Boston, Cleveland and the Lakers. The time has come for Orlando to show everyone how talented they are. Dwight Howard is an absolute star. It'll be fun comparing his performance to Kobe Bryant's.
- ER
NBA Final
Orlando over LA Lakers in six
NOTES: The Magic have been quietly going about their business, while everyone was focusing on Boston, Cleveland and the Lakers. The time has come for Orlando to show everyone how talented they are. Dwight Howard is an absolute star. It'll be fun comparing his performance to Kobe Bryant's.
- ER
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
NBA Playoff Predictions - Round Three
In the second round, I correctly predicted all four match-ups. Of the four, one (Orlando/Boston) was a perfect prediction.
Onto to the conference finals:
Eastern Conference
Orlando over Cleveland in seven
Western Conference
L.A. Lakers over Denver in six
NOTES: Yes, the Cavs have been phenomenal, but the Magic are dangerous. Cleveland will be coming off a layoff, which I feel will hurt their momentum. Nonetheless, it's going to be a great series....Not much I can say about the Lakers and Denver. From my point of view, L.A. is the more talented team and their experience from last year will certainly help.
- ER
Onto to the conference finals:
Eastern Conference
Orlando over Cleveland in seven
Western Conference
L.A. Lakers over Denver in six
NOTES: Yes, the Cavs have been phenomenal, but the Magic are dangerous. Cleveland will be coming off a layoff, which I feel will hurt their momentum. Nonetheless, it's going to be a great series....Not much I can say about the Lakers and Denver. From my point of view, L.A. is the more talented team and their experience from last year will certainly help.
- ER
Monday, May 04, 2009
NBA Playoff Predictions - Round Two
In the first round, I correctly predicted five out of the eight match-ups. Of the five, there were no perfect predictions.
Onto to the second round (better late than never):
Eastern Conference
Cleveland over Atlanta in five
Orlando over Boston in seven
Western Conference
LA Lakers over Houston in four
Denver over Dallas in six
NOTES: Not much to say, but watch out for the Magic. Orlando is very dangerous.
- ER
Onto to the second round (better late than never):
Eastern Conference
Cleveland over Atlanta in five
Orlando over Boston in seven
Western Conference
LA Lakers over Houston in four
Denver over Dallas in six
NOTES: Not much to say, but watch out for the Magic. Orlando is very dangerous.
- ER
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Raps/Magic Game 5 Thoughts
Magic 102 Raptors 92
It was painful, but it's over now.
The Raptors were simply out played. They didn't bring their "A-Game." Sure, there were spurts of good play; but in the end, the Raps ran out of gas.
Series over. Season over. I'll write some final thoughts later this week.
Player(s) of the game: Dwight Howard - 21 points, 21 rebounds, Rishard Lewis - 18 points, 13 rebounds.
Honourable mention: Chris Bosh - 16 points, 9 rebounds. A rare "off-night" for CB4. Unfortunately, his teammates had off-nights too.
The Hek
*TAC*
It was painful, but it's over now.
The Raptors were simply out played. They didn't bring their "A-Game." Sure, there were spurts of good play; but in the end, the Raps ran out of gas.
Series over. Season over. I'll write some final thoughts later this week.
Player(s) of the game: Dwight Howard - 21 points, 21 rebounds, Rishard Lewis - 18 points, 13 rebounds.
Honourable mention: Chris Bosh - 16 points, 9 rebounds. A rare "off-night" for CB4. Unfortunately, his teammates had off-nights too.
The Hek
*TAC*
Monday, April 28, 2008
Raps/Magic Game 4 Thoughts
Not much can be said after this one. The Magic kept pressing and finally broke through.
Player of the game: Chris Bosh - 39 points, 15 rebounds. Once again, CB4 played out of his mind!
Honourable mention: Rishard Lewis - 27 points, 13 rebounds
On to game five in Orlando. It's do-or-die time for the Raptors.
The Hek
*TAC*
Player of the game: Chris Bosh - 39 points, 15 rebounds. Once again, CB4 played out of his mind!
Honourable mention: Rishard Lewis - 27 points, 13 rebounds
On to game five in Orlando. It's do-or-die time for the Raptors.
The Hek
*TAC*
Friday, April 25, 2008
Raps/Magic Game 3 Thoughts
Raptors 108 Magic 94
Now that's how you win a basketball game.
The Raptors were stronger and more aggressive last night. From the opening tip, they controlled the tone and pace. Home court advantage has clearly become a major factor in this series. A huge salute definitely has to go out to the 20,000 fans that packed the Air Canada Centre. They were loud and supportive for the entire game. The sea of red was an awesome sight.
Game four takes place on Saturday at 3pm. The Raptors must bring the same energy they had in game three.
Player(s) of the game: TJ Ford - 21 points, Chris Bosh - 15 points, Jason Kapono - 15 points, and Jose Calderon - 18 points. When Toronto spreads the scoring around, great things happen.
Honourable mention(s): Hedo Turkoglu - 26 points; Dwight Howard - 19 points, 12 rebounds
The Hek
Now that's how you win a basketball game.
The Raptors were stronger and more aggressive last night. From the opening tip, they controlled the tone and pace. Home court advantage has clearly become a major factor in this series. A huge salute definitely has to go out to the 20,000 fans that packed the Air Canada Centre. They were loud and supportive for the entire game. The sea of red was an awesome sight.
Game four takes place on Saturday at 3pm. The Raptors must bring the same energy they had in game three.
Player(s) of the game: TJ Ford - 21 points, Chris Bosh - 15 points, Jason Kapono - 15 points, and Jose Calderon - 18 points. When Toronto spreads the scoring around, great things happen.
Honourable mention(s): Hedo Turkoglu - 26 points; Dwight Howard - 19 points, 12 rebounds
Now that's what you call a "game face."
The Hek
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Raps/Magic Game 2 Thoughts
Magic 104 Raptors 103
That was a much better effort. Unfortunately, it's still a loss and the Raptors find themselves down two games to none.
Despite their solid play, what hurt the Raps was their performance during the first quarter. Once again, Orlando dominated the first 12 minutes, outscoring Toronto 35-18. The Raptors looked uncoordinated and were very sloppy. If you take away the first quarter, the Raps actually outscored the Magic 85-69. However, you can't tank one quarter and play well for the remaining three. Successful basketball teams don't operate like that.
Player of the game: Dwight Howard - 29 points, 20 rebounds (Will somebody throw a net on this guy? Where's Mike O'Hara and Jimmy Flaherty when you need them?)
Honourable mention: Chris Bosh - 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists
Anyone who blames Bosh for the loss and dumps on him for missing that last shot is out of line. CB4 played out of his mind. He was phenomenal! This loss was a result of many factors. Let's not forget Carlos Delfino's miss at the free-throw line late in the 4th quarter. There were a number of defensive assignments blown as well. And of course, let's not forget about the first quarter.
On to Toronto for games three and four. My head expects a split. My heart expects the Raptors to tie up the series.
Wear red at the ACC.
The Hek
That was a much better effort. Unfortunately, it's still a loss and the Raptors find themselves down two games to none.
Despite their solid play, what hurt the Raps was their performance during the first quarter. Once again, Orlando dominated the first 12 minutes, outscoring Toronto 35-18. The Raptors looked uncoordinated and were very sloppy. If you take away the first quarter, the Raps actually outscored the Magic 85-69. However, you can't tank one quarter and play well for the remaining three. Successful basketball teams don't operate like that.
Player of the game: Dwight Howard - 29 points, 20 rebounds (Will somebody throw a net on this guy? Where's Mike O'Hara and Jimmy Flaherty when you need them?)
Honourable mention: Chris Bosh - 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists
Anyone who blames Bosh for the loss and dumps on him for missing that last shot is out of line. CB4 played out of his mind. He was phenomenal! This loss was a result of many factors. Let's not forget Carlos Delfino's miss at the free-throw line late in the 4th quarter. There were a number of defensive assignments blown as well. And of course, let's not forget about the first quarter.
On to Toronto for games three and four. My head expects a split. My heart expects the Raptors to tie up the series.
Wear red at the ACC.
The Hek
Monday, April 21, 2008
Raps/Magic Game 1 Thoughts
That was ugly.
I'm sorry, but when you allow 43 first-quarter points, you deserve to lose. When you shoot only 37.6% from inside the arc, you deserve to lose.
Too many times this season the Raptors have dug themselves into these holes. They play lousy during the first quarter, but get stronger as the game goes on. In most cases, it was too little, too late. Strong consistent play for all four quarters will lead to success. If the Raps want to take charge they have to be more aggressive and have better starts; plain and simple.
Player of the Game: Dwight Howard - 25 points, 22 rebounds
Honourable mention: Anthony Parker - 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
The Hek
PS: Tomorrow, my thoughts on the Frank Thomas saga.
TAC
I'm sorry, but when you allow 43 first-quarter points, you deserve to lose. When you shoot only 37.6% from inside the arc, you deserve to lose.
Too many times this season the Raptors have dug themselves into these holes. They play lousy during the first quarter, but get stronger as the game goes on. In most cases, it was too little, too late. Strong consistent play for all four quarters will lead to success. If the Raps want to take charge they have to be more aggressive and have better starts; plain and simple.
Player of the Game: Dwight Howard - 25 points, 22 rebounds
Honourable mention: Anthony Parker - 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
The Hek
PS: Tomorrow, my thoughts on the Frank Thomas saga.
TAC
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