Playoff matchups...
but as a Bulls fan I definently don't want to see Indiana in the playoffs. They are always hyped up to play the Bulls and you can see the chip on Indiana's shoulder when they play. Hansboro gives Boozer fits because he is so physical while Boozer tries to set an NBA record for "longest time playing post in a game without touching someone."
Also for some reason Colison always has sucess against Rose, can't explain it but he does. Would rather the Bulls play NYK or a Jeff Green-less BOS in the playoffs.
Bucks already 2-0 against the Heat, would really send Miami into panic mode with a first round loss. Maybe far fetched but i can be optimistic.
OKC-LAL
Such a great contrast in styles and players (great sg-pf-c VS great pg-sf). Who would be the deciding factor? Collison stepping up like last year, Perkins, Ibaka or Fisher, World Peace.
SAS-HOU
The Rockets have had the Spurs' number this season, winning 2 of their 3 meetings so far, so I would really like to see what the Spurs can do against them in the playoffs when the game is more crucial.
CHI-IND
I agree, Indy. I see a rivalry revival with this one. Derrick Rose has already stated a slight dislike for the team after the way they celebrated their previous victory against the Bulls. With that said, Rip and Loul have to be healthy to make this series truly special.
Regardless of what happens in the final minute of this Lakers-Nuggets game, I am convinced that the Huggets are the second best team in the West. They are so deep, and they get quality open shots. They've been taking rather quick shots these past couple possesuons, which is why they are down by 4, but they still have great shot selection.
The Lakers have been hitting their open shots these past couple minutes, mainly because of the double on Kobe, and Kobe has done a great job finding the open man, which is why the Nuggets haven't taken the lead just yet.
All Harington went off, 10 points and 2 threes in under 3 minutes. Great game, but I think the Lakers will prevail, barring a major collapse.
I really, really want to see Knicks against Heat in the first round, if only for the spectacle of Melo vs Lebron in a series, finally. Those two are highly entertaining when they play each other, and it might be closer than you'd think.
Also, Heat vs Thunder in the Finals would be great, and I'd love to see Memphis play OKC again with Rudy in the mix to battle Durant.
Here are a couple I want to see:
LAL vs LAC - What better to decide who's the team of LA by playing a series that decides who advances and stays home? I think a lot of pride would be on the line here and we'd see a great playoff series.
CHI vs IND - Chicago won last year's first round series, but every game was hard fought. Granger said something about Noah after the playoffs. Rose said something about the Pacers this season after they celebrated after a win on Chi's home floor. Bad blood is starting to brew. I think this would be a great series. The fact that Chicago and Indianapolis are so close and there's always been competitiveness regarding basketball just makes it better.
What playoff matchups do you want to see?