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Amazing how the 2 paths can be so different . You could argue that the 8 seeds are really the 15 and 16 seeds which makes the pathways even more dissimilar . The Devils wrapped it up today which puts our last representative on this thread out . Would have thought we might have at least got one of the Flyers , Penguins , Canucks or Sharks into the last 4 but to no avail . Next year ! Unless of course , there is somebody out there on Demonland who follows one of the 5 remaining teams ? Beware of the jinx factor though !! After the Canucks were eliminated I got on the Bruins (eliminated) , then St Louis (eliminated) . Who's next ? hmmmm Ok , I'm on Phoenix . C'mon the Coyotes !

Wow ! That was really something . Lindsey at his best .

Phoenix get through after beating Nashville again to win 4-1 overall . Their match up with LA should be a beauty . I think the Coyotes get home ice advantage but LA won't care . They'll probably relish starting off away from home again . Over in the East the Rangers hold a 3-2 advantage over Washington after their last gasp win today . The Devils lead the Flyers 3-1 but Philadelphia may not be done with yet . They play each other tomorrow at 9.30am Oz time . On Fox3 'live' for those with cable .

Lakers win a close one but they seemed to be in control in the 2nd half . Great defence in the last 5 minutes . Oklahoma awaits (assuming LA get one more win , which seems a formality now) The Knicks get a win ! Anthony has a night out and Amare scored 20 . Didn't even think Stoudemire would play . The next game is in Miami . Boston had a big win over Atlanta . Just like the Lakers , Miami and the Sixers (who also won) the Celtics hold a 3-1 advantage . I know it's probably a no-brainer but I can't see any of the Knicks , Hawks , Nuggets or the Bulls having any chance now . Stranger things have happened though . The Bulls did well when Derrick Rose didn't play during the regular season . They need to get a wriggle on though . Atlanta would need to turn things around big time .

Denver get 1 back on the Lakers . Maybe they're not done yet . Tomorrows games Pacers/Magic (2-1) Grizzlies/Clippers (1-1) Thunder/Mavs (3-0) Spurs/Jazz (2-0) ESPN from noon .

Latest from Soundgarden (some clips from the movie "The Avengers") Spoiler alert ! Macca 8.0

Haven't got that pass , Foxtel incl ESPN will have to do for now . Though they should have more live games on . Fairly sure Foxtel subscribers get most/all of the conference finals and definately all of the Championship games . Agree on the Heat making it through to the conference finals and would like to see Boston make it but I have a few doubts . If all their name players stand up then they're a real chance . The Westen conference should see Oklahoma/Spurs get through .

It's looking like a Phoenix/L.A match up after the Coyotes win today (1-0) against Nashville . Unless of course , we have a big come from behind series win (not sure we've had 1 yet during these playoffs?) . Early game tomorrow between the Rangers/Capitals . The NY Rangers lead that series 2-1 . On at 2.30am Oz time but not on the box - grrrrr !

Lakers/Denver on the tele tomorrow at 12.30 (ESPN) . Finally get a chance to watch a game live and it clashes with our Demons ! There's a game on Sunday as well - Noon (ESPN) . Spurs/Utah . Beauty . At this early stage it's looking like a probable Oklahoma/Lakers match-up in the West . The Spurs get through surely , but that Clippers/Grizzlies result is anybody's guess . In the East , Miami are 1 win away from the 2nd round , the Pacers will possibly account for Orlando (minus Dwight Howard) but the other 2 match-ups are a toss up now .

And L.A just keeps marching on with another win over St Louis 4 - 2 . Who is gonna stop 'em ?

Jeff Golub is a well renowned jazz guitarist . His style is uptempo , almost pop . He's certainly popular . Macca 3.1 Jeff Golub - Boom Boom

Amazing , that's nearly 2 whole games in one night . Got a feeling that Rangers/Capitals series will go to 7 . Tomorrows live game is St Louis at LA . From noon on fox3 . If LA win this one it's gotta be shut the gate .

Yeah I like it , I heard that it's a throwback thing . Certainly looks that way . No real surprises in the hoops , the Spurs are looking good . Patty Mills scored 9 pts (4/5) in their easy win over Utah .

L.A swamp St Louis again . They win 5 - 2 after scoring 4 goals in the 1st period . They're now 2 nil up in that series . They're in hot form . The Capitals are doing well , they beat the NY Rangers 3 - 2 to level the series at 1 all . Ovechkin scored the long range winner . Just the 1 game tomorrow Devils/Flyers . On fox3 at 9.30am tomorrow . The Flyers lead the series 1 - 0 .

How bout those Clippers ? 27 pts down deep in the 3rd quarter and they get up and win !

Had a look at Nashville/Phoenix today on fox . 5 -3 win to the Coyotes . Excellent game and they now lead that series 2- 0 . In the other game the Flyers beat the Devils 4-3 to go 1 up in that series . You've got the luxury 'GTG' of having all these games on when you can watch them hey ? Over here the evening games start from about 9am but "work" gets in the way . Damn it !

Here's a real "feel good" song from Nickelback's latest album (Here and Now) . The song is entitled "Don't ever let it end" Macca 7.9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr6ndP-6w0c

Terrible news re Derrick Rose . It's taken a lot of gloss out of these playoffs . Let's hope he makes a full recovery and gets back to his best . Basketball is a bit different with this type of injury . Fingers crossed . Watched a bit of the Mavs/Thunder game today . Mavs played well but just got pipped at the post . Miami won easily over the Knicks , Bulls beat the Sixers despite losing Rose and the Magic defeated the Pacers 81 - 77 . That NBA promo in China was certainly different ! I quite liked it .

L.A. defeated St Louis 3 - 1 . Looks like the jinx is on . Tomorrows games are Devils/Flyers (5am AEST) followed by Predators/Coyotes (on fox3 at 10am AEST) .

For what it's worth my tips for the 1st round of playoffs are ...................... Spurs , Oklahoma , Lakers , Clippers , Bulls , Heat , Pacers and the Celtics . A couple of upsets there but I reckon it's in some ways , wide open . And I do like to go for the underdogs ! I wouldn't be surprised if 1 or 2 big guns go out in the 1st or 2nd round .

Shows off your range Nascent Impressive stuff . Really good post .

Yeah , that hockey rivalry amongst Canadians fascinates me . I'm a little saddened that there aren't any Canadian teams in the last 8 . Such a religion over there yeah ? Travelled through the "Rockies" with a bit of a crew in the early 90's . Wow , did we have a great time . Vancouver , Kamloops , Jasper , Edmonton , Banff , Calgary . God's own Country .

Well it's Macca vs 'GTG' in the 1st series . Bring it on ! My mate who's a Penguins fan is on Nashville in the 2nd series (cos they never win anything , apart from Country music awards!) NY vs Washington should go to 7 . Rangers just . Devils to get thru ! It's on the "Cards" Not sure if Dappa Dan is all things Philadelphia . Cheers

Ottowa out ! You'll be hoppin' into the top shelf over that result Grimesy ! Toronto partying ? Devils win 3 - 2 and go through to the 2nd round . Wonder if "Puddy" was there with his mates . Oh , hang on , that's just in the tv show . Be funny if he actually was there all "painted up" . Anyways .......the one who started the comedy thread "Cards13" will be happy . Who matches up with who now ?

Great post JJ . Terrific reference point . Well done This is gonna be one hell of a playoff series . 'Prost'