# The Never-ending NBA Playoffs **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 16, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295 "2009-04-16T15:45:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/41 "2009-04-18T00:21:43Z")
As a fourth generation Portlander, I have stoked that the Blazers are back in the postseason after an extended absence. Prior to this six year year drought, the longest current streak in the NBA, they had a 21 year streak of playing in the playoffs. I was at this [rally](http://photos.oregonlive.com/gallery/4450/Playoff%20Fever). After looking closely at those photos, I actually think I may have found myself among the crowd of approx. 15,000. ---
**Author:** ![Moonchild](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/42 "2009-04-18T05:07:09Z")
> [@Ataraxy](#): > > As a fourth generation Portlander, I have stoked that the Blazers are back in the postseason after an extended absence. I’m happy for Portland, too. Good God, if Oden can get/stay healthy there will be one crazy rivalry between the Blazers and Lakers. Bynum v. Oden, Kobe v. Roy. Ariza v. Fernandez. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/43 "2009-04-18T17:29:40Z")
> [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](#): > > Because of LeBron’s size and speed (and really, sometimes just because of the size), he almost falls under Shaq rules, where he’s so much bigger and stronger than the person that’s supposed to guard him, it’s hard to call consistent fouls (or non fouls) on him. > > I’m with you on the Dwyane Wade thing, though. He pinballed around more when Shaq was on the team, though. > > Mr. Wade has brought his game up, though, which is a good thing for everyone. A couple years ago when Miami played the Pistons in the playoffs, the calls Wade got were ridiculous. We couldn’t come near him. It was ugly to watch. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/44 "2009-04-18T19:41:41Z")
Chicago upsets Boston in overtime in the first game of the playoffs. Even without Garnett, I didn’t see that coming. If this is sign of things to come, the playoffs will be very fun to watch. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/45 "2009-04-18T21:10:40Z")
Ugh, I can’t watch the first game of the Mavs/Spurs series. Still, I’m going to watch this one going forth. I like the Mavs in this series. ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/46 "2009-04-19T02:57:38Z")
I’m diggin this Portland crowd. ---
**Author:** ![Lamar\_Mundane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/47 "2009-04-19T03:10:19Z")
Yao had 16 points in the first quarter? I might have to watch this. I’ll come back to post about my Denver Nuggets. Love this team, and so will America once they see them and learn about them. Best bench in the NBA. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/48 "2009-04-19T13:59:30Z")
Three out of four away teams win on the first day, wow thats gotta be a first. ---
**Author:** ![HeavyDuty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5e925/32.png) [@HeavyDuty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeavyDuty)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/49 "2009-04-24T20:15:41Z")
[NBA.com](http://NBA.com)’s got a pretty cool feature up now where you can select your favorite playoff highlights of all time and make you own top 5 highlight reel, [cool stuff](http://www.nba.com/amazing?cid=playoff1) ---
**Author:** ![Birdmonster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/50 "2009-04-25T17:20:56Z")
Watching this Hornets/Denver game is depressing. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/51 "2009-04-27T01:08:35Z")
What do mean never ending. The Pistons lost today. The playoffs are over. ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/52 "2009-04-27T01:15:54Z")
Hedo! Nice of you to show up today. That series is looking like a 7 gamer. As for the Cavs, right now their only enemy in the East is themselves. ---
**Author:** ![Birdmonster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/53 "2009-04-27T15:31:44Z")
Ugh…sad to be a Piston’s fan these days, indeed. I’m not sure if Rasheed even showed up that series. He might have sent a doppelganger. ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/54 "2009-04-27T15:38:08Z")
I’m not sure if Rasheed is washed up or just didn’t care. A little of both, I think. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/55 "2009-04-27T18:01:15Z")
Word is Rasheed is considering retirement. Could the Iverson thing have worked out any worse? ---
**Author:** ![Birdmonster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/56 "2009-04-27T18:07:44Z")
Rasheed needs to go away or sign for the vet’s minimum. I can’t see anybody paying him after his one-fourth-assed peformance against the Cavs—the only guys showing up in that series were the young bucks, anyhow (Stuckey and Bynum, especially, though McDyess played quite well too. And, although I can’t believe it, Kwame. Who knew?). I still like AI—that 6ers team was a joy. Hopefully he assumes a Jason Terryesque role next season on a decent squad. Pistons were just broke down all year. Sad way to end that six year run of excellence. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/57 "2009-04-27T19:01:48Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > Word is Rasheed is considering retirement. Could the Iverson thing have worked out any worse? Iverson was just an expiring contract in order to rebuild the team, i honestly don’t think the Pistons would have done much better this year even if they didn’t make that trade. They might have taken the Cavs to 5, maybe 6. At least they have a shot at making a play at some younger talent now. Theres really no way to know how the Iverson thing will work out for several years, but personally i feel it was a sound move. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/58 "2009-04-28T14:40:47Z")
Nuggets put a beating on the Hornets. A record 58 point win. Maybe they will provide a challenge the Lakers in the West. ---
**Author:** ![A\_Spoonful\_of\_Awesome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@A\_Spoonful\_of\_Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Spoonful_of_Awesome)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/59 "2009-04-28T16:52:22Z")
I’m so Amazed with what Billups has done for this team. I was really upset when we salary-dumped Camby (our only defender) and even a bit angry when we traded AI for Chauncy but man, what a teammate. One on one, AI beats Billups like he stole his girlfriend but as key component to a winning team, Billups is up there with the best. And we’re actually playing solid defense thanks to Anderson and Jones. I don’t know how we’ll fare against the Lakers, but as long as the powers in charge don’t go all Broncos on us and trash everything, I think we’ll be a legit finals contender for a few years to come. I feel for you folks in Detroit. Hey, there’s always Hockey, right…? ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295/60 "2009-04-28T17:03:25Z")
There was a good article I read which argued that Detroit had become complacent and were trying to get by on their reputation, and because of that you can’t read too much into Billups’ performance in Denver because he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder now that he didn’t have in Detroit. The Pistons have the most money to spend this offseason and will probably be a drastically different team, which is nothing out of the ordinary for them. Their 2001-02 starting lineup that won 50 games: Chucky Atkins, Jerry Stackhouse, Michael Curry, Ben Wallace and Clifford Robinson. They transformed their lineup with a bunch of hardworking castoffs and won a title in 2004. Right now it looks like the only player assured of staying is Rodney Stuckey. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-never-ending-nba-playoffs/493295.md?page=4)