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Originally posted by Killer Bob View PostHe played his first game in round 5. If you look at Larkin's stats, it's obvious that outliner is his last season not this. He for sure can have great series against Real, but normally I would expect both he and Micic having some problems against Real.
It's really easy, if both have great series, it's 3:0 for Efes. But if Real can continue with great D and keep Tavares out of foul trouble, then we can see totally different series. I believe Efes will quite easily win game 1, game 2 is, where Real chances are. If they can somehow manage to go to Madrid with 1:1, all pressure will be on Efes in game 3. And we didn't see those players playing under pressure ever. It's all about how disruptive can Real's D be. They for sure won't beat Efes by scoring 100 points.
But funny thing is that some Turkish fans are always very over-confident very much in advance. And they are very much surprised if smb shows a similar attitude against their team No offence meant, of course, guys!
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Originally posted by Killer Bob View PostNobody expected they can win in OAKA 2 in a row. OAKA was far the hardest home court to win in those years.5 out 6 scientists say Russian roulette is safe.
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Originally posted by Levenspiel View Postthat Fener team, starting with the playoffs, unstoppable though, like steam-roller. One of the most dominant teams I've watched in the EL. Real does not nowhere near like that, no team does, but still I'd prefer Milano (for example) for an opponent. did not watch enough games this year to make a sensible comment, but this match-up should be a close one, probably 4 or 5 games.previously known as Beno
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Originally posted by Killer Bob View PostIt can end 3:0 easily, if Efes wins first 2. Or it can easily go in some other direction. But that's not the point. Point is that you cannot easily dismiss Real and say Grandpa team has no chance. First Efes and Larkin are nowhere near that dominant like some here believe, like they were last year. And secondly Real is not that bad like the same persons believe.
btw, i appreciate you deciphering my gibberish above. forgot how to write, apparently.5 out 6 scientists say Russian roulette is safe.
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With saying it can easily be 3:0 or it can go in the other direction covers every possible scenario except Real beating 3:0.
It doesnt matter if Efes is not bossing like last season but Efes is right now the strongest team and everyone who understands a bit of this sports will agree on that but
In this final four system everything can happen so we cant surely say that this or that team will win. About Real I expect a 3:1 win. Since Turks love it to make things more interesting I expect Efes to lose the second game in Istanbul and win both games in Spain.
Another important point will be how much contact the refs are going to allow.
And it also doesnt matter which team won what. Reals roster is decrepit so Efes is stronger.
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In my opinion only chance for Real is beating up Micic and Larkin - that's 95% of job done and there I have to agree with Toruko that this criteria will be crucial. Real is still the biggest name in European basketball so it will be very interesting to see how refs will chose criteria. They have right players for that, this is sure.
On other hand I think that many people underestimate value of multiple big champions like Real has in their roster in such a series. I still am with Efes but think that could go into 5 (and even all 5 close) games, too.
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I'd predict
Barca to win 3-0, experience, class all is in their favor. Zenit might try to bite, might get really close in some game, but that's it
CSKA to win 3-0, at worst 3-1 if Fener will recover some players for home game(s), but we all know situation in Fener, sad that it happened right now. It could've been unpredictable series, but now CSKA should win it
Efes to win 3-0/3-1 Real made their choices during the season to not bring anyone to replace Campazzo, no proper replacement for Randolph, Deck is gone and at the same time Real's chances in this series. And no matter that meaningless loss in Milan, Efes is in great shape
Milan to win 3-1 the toughest one to predict, but I think experience, a bit stronger roster will decide it
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I gave my prediction but in meantime situation with Fener went to the hell
Last news are contradictory and we don't know yet who will play.
If Melih,Ulanovas and O'Quinn are replacement for Guduric, Pierre and Vesely, chances are ZERO in tonight game and probably in the serie too.
But if some miracle happen that Guduric play and I hope Biberovic take bigger role, I wouldn't be too surprised if result go in the opposite direction
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Well it's time to tip it off...Looking forward to this.......First playoff action in 2 calendar years........Some people might disagree but i still feel like they should of found a way to complete last year's season despite the difficulties......That's water under the bridge though....Time to finally enjoy some playoff action.....
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