Western Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

1. Golden State vs. 8. New Orleans
Game 1 – Sat. at Golden State 3:30PM ABC
Game 2 – April 20 at Golden State 10:30PM TNT
Game 3 – April 23 at New Orleans 9:30PM TNT
Game 4 – April 25 at New Orleans 8:00PM ESPN
Game 5 * April 28 at Golden State TBD
Game 6 * May 1 at New Orleans TBD
Game 7 * May 3 at Golden State TBD




2. Houston vs. 7. Dallas
Game 1 – Sat at Houston 9:30PM ESPN
Game 2 – April 21 at Houston 9:30PM TNT
Game 3 – April 24 at Dallas 7:00PM ESPN
Game 4 – April 26 at Dallas 9:30PM TNT
Game 5 * April 28 at Houston TBD
Game 6 * April 30 at Dallas TBD
Game 7 * May 2 at Houston TBD




3. L.A. Clippers vs. 6. San Antonio
Game 1 – Sun at L.A. Clippers 10:30PM TNT
Game 2 – April 22 at L.A. Clippers 10:30PM TNT
Game 3 – April 24 at San Antonio 9:30PM ESPN
Game 4 – April 26 at San Antonio 3:30PM ABC
Game 5 * April 28 at L.A. Clippers TBD
Game 6 * April 30 at San Antonio TBD
Game 7 * May 2 at L.A. Clippers TBD




4. Portland vs. 5. Memphis
Game 1 – Sun. at Memphis 8:00PM TNT
Game 2 – April 22 at Memphis 8:00PM TNT
Game 3 – April 25 at Portland 10:30PM ESPN
Game 4 – April 27 at Portland 10:30PM TNT
Game 5 * April 29 at Memphis TBD
Game 6 * May 1 at Portland TBD
Game 7 * May 3 at Memphis TBD

[jeebs9]

Yes!!!! Playoff time gentlemen!!!

[The 24th Letter]

GS in 5
HOU in 6
SA in 6
MEM in 6

[Vni]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeebs9

Yes!!!! Playoff time gentlemen!!!

I wasn't hyped until yesterday. The west should be sick.

[23]

Stickied both

[Vni]

Dallas Rockets could turn into a hack'a party between Rondo, Smith and Howard.

[OkayC]

Gsw in 4
Spurs in 6
Mavs in 7
Memphis in 6

[TUSS11]

I'm confused with the MEM-POR series. I thought the whole point of all three division winners being in the top four seeds is to ensure they get home court advantage in the first round. Clearly that's not the case. What am I missing?