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I was going to make a thread for each series, but honestly I don't know if we get enough traffic to warrant it. So how about a "first round" thread where we talk about the games that are on?

Today (Sat 4/18) we have:

Wizards vs Raptors, game 1
Pelicans vs Warriors, game 1
Bucks vs Bulls, game 1
Dallas vs Houston, game 1

I just don't have any desire at all to watch any of the East series. The West games will be interesting though.

I think the most underrated / ignored East team is the Wizards. They have been up and down, but I blame a lot of that on Beal missing big chunks of the season, as well as their shaky coach Wittman. I actually really like their roster for the most part. They need a bit more shooting, but I love Wall and Beal, and I like their big men a lot. Gortat and Nene both contribute. I think the Wiz will roll over the Raptors. They're up right now in Game 1 in Toronto.

Paul Pierce is still Paul Pierce. Impressive.

This game is more fun than it has any right to be.

I think of Lou Williams as kind of a poor man's Isaiah Thomas, bleh. But he's stepping up here.

If you aren't watching this game, turn it on. Wiz 77 - Raps 75 with 2:54 left. The entire nation of Canada turned out for this game.

Raps were down 15 5 game minutes ago.

Kyle Lowry kind of stunk up this game. Fouled out with 7 points on 2-10 shooting (0-4 from 3). Ouch.

When people talk about the best point guards in the NBA, people mention Chris Paul, they say Russell Westbrook. And I guess Curry counts as a PG, though I don't usually think of him as one. But if you ask me what PG I would want to start a team with, I'd say John Wall any day of the week. Love his game.

General Grievis!

Pierce hasn't touched the ball on offense for several minutes. I'd like to see him get a chance to take the game winner.

Nothing against Wall and Beal, of course.

OK, now there's something against Wall.

Mori Chu wrote:When people talk about the best point guards in the NBA, people mention Chris Paul, they say Russell Westbrook. And I guess Curry counts as a PG, though I don't usually think of him as one. But if you ask me what PG I would want to start a team with, I'd say John Wall any day of the week. Love his game.

Wouldn't take Wall over Curry/Paul in terms of game, but he's right there. If likability is a factor, I'd also take Wall.

Pondexter hits from 30 to end the 3rd, part of what has grown to a 14-point run.

Back to 17 point lead for the W's. They can just put up points so fast it's a bit ridiculous.

Did that totally look like point shaving or what?

Cap wrote:Did that totally look like point shaving or what?

What? Is Stevin Smith back in the league?

Pau Gasol with the Nash-like assist from the ground!

"IT4" has 22 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds in Game 1 though the Celtics fall to the Cavs. He's making us look bad for giving up on him so quickly.