OPEN THREAD: Day 1 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs

by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 19, 2008 2:00 AM PDT in NBA

IT'S PLAYOFF TIME BABY! [NBA.com]

Don't forget to make your picks for a chance to win a free t-shirt of your choice from the GSoM Store 2.0 or an iPod Touch (from BallHype)! Definitely check out these Playoff Predictions that the HoopsAddict crew invited me to be a part of too.

Make the jump for some Day 1 picks.

G1: (5) Washington Wizards @ (4) Cleveland Cavaliers (Series Tied 0-0)

The "overrated" LeBron James and the Cavs should prevail at home in an entertaining game that comes down to the final minute where the Wizards once again forget to play D.

G1: (6) Phoenix Suns @ (3) San Antonio Spurs (Series Tied 0-0)

I like Shaq and Amare against the Spurs down low. The Suns begin the quest for revenge right. Still can't believe this is a 1st round matchup.

G1: (7) Dallas Mavericks @ (2) New Orleans Hornets (Series Tied 0-0)

Still can't believe this one's a 1st round matchup either. Two very good teams. The Hornets size down low should get them this W at home.

G1: (5) Houston Rockets @ (4) Utah Jazz (Series Tied 0-0)

I hate to say it, but those classless Jazz fans should get the brooms ready.

Post your Golden Picks and any playoff game thoughts in the comments.

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Lakers 4-2
Jazz 4-1
Spurs 4-2
Mavs 4-3
Celtics 4-0
Wizards 4-3
Magic 4-2
Pistons 4-1
As for tonight i’m picking all home teams

by KeepdaCore on Apr 19, 2008 9:17 AM PDT 0 recs

Jazz

are at home? anyway i’m picking Jazz where ever they play.

by KeepdaCore on Apr 19, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up 0 recs

so im rooting for...

The Washington Warriors!

lol.

Golden State Wizards!

Caw Mon Agent Zero!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 19, 2008 9:46 AM PDT 0 recs

why?

why is the cleveland crowd wearing yellow? it’s not even part of their team colors. we believe part 2? LOL

by mikeyfl1p on Apr 19, 2008 10:09 AM PDT 0 recs

dang

agent zero his last shot in the first quarter… pure pwnge.

by saintdee on Apr 19, 2008 10:10 AM PDT 0 recs

arenas

wasnt kidding he is hitting all his 3s.. wizzards are holdfing cavs without a fieldgoal for the last 6 minutes

by saintdee on Apr 19, 2008 10:17 AM PDT 0 recs

I don't know what it is about these spurs

but I just can’t like them. I’m happy they’re down to the Suns right now.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 2:04 PM PDT 0 recs

Tim Duncan with a clutch three...

wow. First three of the season.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 3:08 PM PDT 0 recs

omg

duncan? lol.. i was like wtf… this is like me using shaq and making a 3 in nba live 08.

by saintdee on Apr 19, 2008 3:11 PM PDT 0 recs

did

you see him in the all star game he was draining 3’s like he has been for years. i was not surprised when he shot that.

So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 20, 2008 4:12 AM PDT up 0 recs

DOUBLE OT!

I’m not a fan of either teams. I don’t find the Spurs boring at all. I’m not sure who I’m rooting for.

It’s been another classic battle between these two teams, AND it’s only game 1. No trouble seeing this going to 7 games.

by disguy on Apr 19, 2008 3:11 PM PDT 0 recs

If I had to root for one team here

I’d root for Steve Nash to make it to the finals.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 3:16 PM PDT 0 recs

damn

Manu is taking over the 2nd OT!

by disguy on Apr 19, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs

Duncan

makes his FIRST 3 of the season to tie the game and take it to second OT. Truly where amazing happens.

by sunghan on Apr 19, 2008 3:27 PM PDT 0 recs

that was pretty crazy

My first thought, “a page out of Nelson’s book.”

The NBA, where Bipolar Warrior fans happen...

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 19, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up 0 recs

argh

suns lost game 1 by 2. This is going to be an insane first round series

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 3:31 PM PDT 0 recs

daamnnnnn

crazy ass finish.

That 3 to tie by Nash was pretty nasty.

by disguy on Apr 19, 2008 3:32 PM PDT 0 recs

wow

What a great game 1. Looking forward to the rest of this Suns-Spurs series, but I hope that the Suns make a comeback in the end.

by IamJK603 on Apr 19, 2008 3:33 PM PDT 0 recs

wow

that was crazy i cant believe shaq stayed in with 5 fouls for over 15 minutes. Even more unbelievable was Nash passing the ball before the FIrst OT and before the end of the second OT.

by saintdee on Apr 19, 2008 3:35 PM PDT 0 recs

Damn

Nash did all he could. sigh spurs always find a way to win against the suns during gametime. GOOD GAME!. I AM STILL HURT….NO WARRIORS BALL

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 19, 2008 3:47 PM PDT 0 recs

I'm glad

I’m not the only one missing Warriors ball right now

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

I was thinking

if this was a Dubs game I wouldn’t be juggling channels, not even during commercial breaks…=(...And I would flash on anyone who tried to change the channel, even during commercial breaks XP

The NBA, where Bipolar Warrior fans happen...

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 19, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

Strange to see

Peja throwing up air balls.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 4:10 PM PDT 0 recs

OH

what is the point. The CELTICS are gonna win the championship. NBA is a scam! the popular team always wins, refs give them the calls all the time. OK , i am still venting about warriors not making the playoffs after a 48win season. arggg

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 19, 2008 4:13 PM PDT 0 recs

Hornets Crowd booing

who are they booing on Dallas? What’s the storyline there?

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 19, 2008 4:14 PM PDT 0 recs

May be

they still think everyone on the Dallas team is BARON DAVIS ahahahhahah

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 19, 2008 4:15 PM PDT 0 recs

anyone see that dunk by Lebron earlier today?? I was just watching highlights of the game right now and goodness, that was so sick. His entire body was leaning backwards and moving forward going up just to get the ball.

by disguy on Apr 19, 2008 4:26 PM PDT 0 recs