NBA Playoffs Round 2

NBA Round 2 Preview

Well we just wrapped a great round one of the NBA playoffs and, honestly, looking at the end results, one would say that not a lot happened. The Pacers struggled to put the Hawks away, the West is insanely talented with very little separating all 8 playoff teams, and Heat are good. A few of the "surprises" we encountered? Well, the Portland Trailblazers taking it to Houston was a big one, not unpredictable, but big. How about the Hawks legitimately almost knocking the Pacers out? I mean we expected Indiana to struggle, but at time they looked like a lottery team in the first round. The Bulls elimination wasn't anything special, they just don't have enough talent at the moment. Most importantly, the Donald Sterling drama really turned this first round into WWE levels of entertainment! I mean, we already had great games and storylines, but a whacky, racist owner?! Who saw that coming?! Let's take a look back at the first  round and what we predicted.

Round 1 Predictions Recap

(1) Indiana vs. (8) Atlanta

Catz and I both had this one with the Pacers winning in 6. For some reason, it feels like we got this one completely wrong, but in the end, Bird's Gang advanced. 

(3) Clippers vs. (6) Warriors

Once again, Catz and I agreed and both of us took Clips in 5. Come on! Who saw the racist owner thing happening?! Nobody called that!

(1) Spurs vs. (8) Mavericks

Catz just hated the Mavs this year, so he called for a Spurs sweep. I thought it would go at least six, but he talked me into going down to Spurs in 5. We probably shouldn't underestimate Carlisle and Dirk. And Cubes...don't forget about Cubes....

(2) Heat vs. (7) Bobcats

We had Heat in 5 due to the fact that Miami usually let's their opposition take 1. Well, Big Al was never right this series and Gerald Henderson plays a lot, you do the math. 

(5) Trail Blazers vs. (4) Rockets

Here we go! I finally distinguish myself in the gambling community! Well, not really. I called the Blazers winning this one in 7, so I was a little off. This was an awesome series and it just came down to Damian Lillard being absolutely fearless. I'm halfway to writing an anti-Harden article. 

(3) Bulls vs. (6) Wizards

Well, I have no idea what this was all about. I picked Bulls in 6 and honestly I have no idea why. Catz had Wiz in six and was basically spot on when he wrote "These boys from chocolate city can score and they aren't half bad on defense. On the other hand I just don't trust the Bulls to be able to put up enough points to take this series."

(4) Raptors vs. (5) Nets

Well we finally picked the Nets after a season of picking against them and losing, and we won! This was a pretty cool series and as long as the Raps don't make any stupid contract moves, they should be back.

(2) Thunder vs. (7) Grizzlies

I hate the Thunder. I had them winning in 4 and wish they had lost to the Grizz. I find KD bland, Westbrook is annoying, Perkins is fuckin garbage and D Fish needs to leave. Whatever. Catz had them in 5 so he wins this round. 

Let's take a look at round 2 and make some predictions again!

(6) WAS vs. (1) INDY

Catz: Go head be like all of those other basketball fans out there and pick the Pacers because they finally found their mojo again! Fuck that, they barely beat a sub .500 Hawks team in seven! Remember how Steph Curry announced that he had arrived in last years playoffs? This year it's John Walls turn against the Pacers.

BJ: I'm rollin with the Catz on this one. In a world where "Lance Stephenson is the only one that consistently gives a fuck" happens, we have problems. We're going to see Nene and Gortat pound Hibbert so hard, he's going to think he's in a Tila Tequila sex tape!  John Wall and Beal will probably do that weird thing where they can't get on the same page and one will have a good game while the other sucks. Won't matter against the Pacers.

Catz: Wizards in 6. BJ: Wizards in 7

(3) LAC vs (2) OKC

Catz: Your boy BJ is gonna try and tell you how the Thunder are garbage and that Russell Westbrook is fixin to get some Deandre Jordan all up in his ass! But don't let him sway you!  KD really came alive after being called out by his local paper which was only the second most ridiculous story in last weeks news. This time he doesn't have to deal with Tayshaun Prince or Tony Allen! He seriously might score fifty twice. Also Steven Adams and Blake Griffin will get in a fight, write that shit down!

BJ: First of all, the Thunder are fuckin garbage. Oh, and that "Russell Westbrook" fella won't be doing all that crazy shit in the lane with Deandre Jordan and Deandre Jordan's dick swiging around causing disruption and discord. Doc Rivers, this is where you make your money. You are going up against a very coaching challenged Scott Brooks, so please take advantage of Kendrick Perkins on the floor. As a matter of fact, you coached Perkins! Make sure you show OKC, why they made the dumbest trade of the last 5 years. I can't wait to see who has more, "I'm tougher than you, but I don't talk" moments, KD or Blake. 

Catz: Thunder in 6. BJ: Clippers in 5.

(5) POR vs (1) SAS

Catz: I really want Rip City to win this series. Do I think they are going to do it? Probably not, no. Will that stop me from picking them to win in 7 and making daily picks in favor of their spread? No chance.

Blazers in 6

BJ: Well shit, this puts me in a predicament. The Blazers are by far my favorite team in the playoffs, but I really want the Spurs to win another title. Well, unfortunately Rip City, I have to turn against you because of all the worthless assholes that inhabit your "city." LMFAO is going to have to fight off fatigue and a disciplined defense while guarding Duncan and Splitter. That's not good, not good at all.

Catz: Blazers in 6. BJ: Spurs in 6. 

(2) MIA at (6) BKN

Catz: This is what Brooklyn traded for this summer. This is the reason you bring in KG and Truf, because LeBron hates playing them and they don't care for LeBron. Well you know what I don't care for? The fact that Donald Sterling owns (owned) an NBA team and I don't. You know what else I don't care for? People who doubt The King.

Side note

Could you imagine if the Heat lose? All season long I've thought that Donald Sterling had a better chance of hosting the Source Awards than LeBron does leaving the Heat! But now? Fuck. We could be witnessing the biggest turning point in the NBA possibly ever. No pressure D-Wades knees!

BJ: Great side note by the Catz there. I have hated the Nets all season, but if they beat the Heat, that would be incredible. It's about time the fatigue catches up with LeBron and Wade won't be able to be a bitch in this series. The Nets are going to find flaws and expose them as they have all year, and I will regret this pick...

Catz: Miami in 5. BJ: Nets in 7