Johnson's NBA Predictions 2013-14

WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS

1.  Los Angeles Clippers
2.  Oklahoma City Thunder
3.  Houston Rockets
4.  Memphis Grizzlies
5.  Golden State Warriors
6.  Denver Nuggets
7.  San Antonio Spurs
8.  Minnesota Wolves


1.  LA Clippers  def  8.  Minnesota Wolves
2.  Oklahoma City Thunder  def  7.  San Antonio Spurs
6.  Denver Nuggets  def  3.  Houston Rockets
5.  Golden State Warriors  def.  4.  Memphis Grizzlies

1.  LA Clippers  def  5.  Golden State Warriors
2.  Oklahoma City Thunder  def  6.  Denver Nuggets

1.  LA Clippers  def  2.  Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA FINALS

MIAMI HEAT  DEF  LA CLIPPERS IN 7 GAMES

The Heat are just too good of a team overall, and when you have the killer that is LBJ constantly striving to get better and figure out how to make his weaknesses his strengths, it's almost impossible.  Pat Riley has done a masterful job as well at building this bench and supporting cast to make sure they have whatever they need to win.

Clippers have had the talent for the past couple of years, and now they have the discipline with head coach Doc Rivers.  Chris Paul is now in his 9th NBA Season and time is running out for him.  Every time I look at this roster I see a championship caliber team.  They have a great backcourt with Paul, Crawford, Collison, and Redick.  Down low they have Griffin, Jordan, Jamison.  They have a surprisingly good defense.  They can shoot the outside shot effectively.  All they needed IMO was the tough leader that can reel them in and make sure they have the focus needed.

I picked the Heat in 7 games with the home team winning each game.  It will go down as one of the most exciting NBA Finals ever if it happens.

YOU GOTTA BE A DOC RIVERS FAN

i wouldn't count much on J-Rich either.  have enjoyed his career.  but it's starting to set.

Yes Puck I am a Doc Rivers fan right now...he seems rejuvenated

48 hrs to go my boy 

LOL

lost all credibility when you listed Fields as a top 6 player for the Raptors and didn't even list arguably their best player in Rudy happy.

LOL this forum is ridiculous. Rudy GHEEYY

Way to read dipstick...I listed HAPPY as the first player.

Very nice in the predictions. The problem is the seeding for NBA Finals.

I think only once in the past 15-20 years the two best teams in each conference met in the Finals (Lakers vs Boston in 2008). I may be wrong, but it just doesnt happen.

If you nail those spots, Oklahoma has a better chance of reaching the Finals for a revenge matchup with Heat.

Since 2000, only twice the two best teams in conference met in Finals (2000 and 2008).

And something to think when playoff is set and future bets.

Since 2001, the number #2 seed has reached Finals NINE TIMES in either conference. (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013)

That might be a good future play for whoever team is n#2 in the playoff bracket to win the conference.

Something to think about.

Spurs 7th in west? What a dumbass

thx  for the writeups!

Appreciate the thoughts guys...also the criticism as well. 

I'm doing a thing with 3 of my friends, we all throw in $50 and pick every teams over or under. End of the season, winner gets all the money.

He is also a Miami heat fan too

Orlando Magic UNDER 23.5 Wins  ($110 to win $100)

Cleveland Cavaliers UNDER 40.5 Wins  ($110 to win $100)

Dallas Mavericks UNDER 43.5  Wins  ($110 to win $100)

Golden State Warriors OVER 50.5 Wins  ($110 to win $100)

Minnesota Wolves OVER 40.5  Wins  ($110 to win $100)

Not me, not by a long shot

San Antonio Spurs UNDER 55.5 Wins  ($220 to win $200)

Spurs 7th in the west... are you on Drugs ?

Nope...the Spurs had their great run last year.  Didn't get it done, and didn't pick up any younger players this year to spell Ginobili, Duncan, and Parker who are getting older.  It's a younger league and they aren't heading in that direction.

Parker is in his Prime. Duncan is in Great shape and still skillfully one of the best bigs he does not rely on athleticism.... only decline is Ginobili cause of injuries. but the influx of talented and star potential players such as Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green along with serviceable big men in Tiago Splitter and Boris Diaw, they still space the floor great with Green..Marco Bellinili..Diaw and Matt Bonner. along with the best Coach in the league, and you rank them 7th. unbelievable

Thank you for bumping this...was going to try and look for it tonight anyway!!

I think I may have been a bit off on Phoenix and San Antonio