Hey Celtic Fans

[Schmidty]

You just played an actual team.

Reality bites, chumps. :)

[DeToxRox]

Good game. Good to see the Pistons play a great second half after a dismal first.

[McSweeny]

that was a great game

how do you not put the ball in ray allen's hands with five seconds left?

[Schmidty]

By the way, I have nothing against your team; I just think that the hype was a slap in the face of the Pistons. Boston needs to play at the Pistons' level for 5-6 before they can even be mentioned in the same breath.

I'm excited by the Celtics supposed "rebirth", because I love competition, but don't get carried away.

[st.cronin]

I guess I'm a Celtics fan, but I really, really hate the NBA.

[molson]

I just think that the hype was a slap in the face of the Pistons.

Now that's just silly. 20-2 is worthy of hype, I don't care who you are. The NBA doesn't revolve around the Pistons.

The schedule talk is also silly after 22 games. The Pistons have already lost 4 games to teams .500 or worse. So why are they not 22-3?

[RomaGoth]

I'm surprised there's a smack talking thread about this game because the C's looked the better team most of the game.

Scoreboard. ;)

[RomaGoth]

Now that's just silly. 20-2 is worthy of hype, I don't care who you are. The NBA doesn't revolve around the Pistons.

The schedule talk is also silly after 22 games. The Pistons have already lost 4 games to teams .500 or worse. So why are they not 22-3?

Nobody said the NBA revolves around the Pistons.

[RomaGoth]

I am not a big NBA fan either, but I follow the Pistons on occasion. I am still not sold on Flip Saunders, he needs to win a title in Detroit before I jump on THAT bandwagon. With that said, they look pretty good this year so far. Best thing they ever did was let Ben Wallace go. Waaaaaayyyy overrated. Just ask the Bulls.

[MJ4H]

10 years ago I would've thought Boston at the first sight of this thread title, but now I think SPL. Weird. At least to me.

[jeff061]

87-85 is not playing at the same level? I was expecting an ass whooping after reading that post. This is a silly thread.

[BishopMVP]

By the way, I have nothing against your team; I just think that the hype was a slap in the face of the Pistons. Boston needs to play at the Pistons' level for 5-6 before they can even be mentioned in the same breath.Assuming this is years or seasons, clearly we're not as good as the Miami Heat either according to your logic.

Whatever, we'll see in May who's the better team.

[molson]

Nobody said the NBA revolves around the Pistons.

If merely hyping the Celtics for winning 20 of 22 is somehow slapping the face of the Pistons, then that's exactly what they're saying.

[RomaGoth]

If merely hyping the Celtics for winning 20 of 22 is somehow slapping the face of the Pistons, then that's exactly what they're saying.

I personally don't think it is slapping the Pistons in the face. Does the NBA revolve around the Celtics? Hardly. ;)

[DaddyTorgo]

seriously. I didn't see any boston fans (or players) crowing about this game and beating up the pistons beforehand. Just seems like a silly thread.

[RomaGoth]

Assuming this is years or seasons, clearly we're not as good as the Miami Heat either according to your logic.

Whatever, we'll see in May who's the better team.

That is nonsense. The Pistons are clearly a better team than Boston, the record just doesn't show it right now. The Celtics play in a pathetic division, at least the Pistons have the Cavs to contend with. History has already proven that a team full of all-stars will rarely, if ever, win a championship in any sport. The Detroit Red Wings were an exception to the rule. The Yankees have failed at it miserably. The Knicks....hahahaha...well, you see where this is going. Good luck Celtics. When things begin to go even a little sour, watch your 3 all-stars start crying. Well, Garnett is actually a pretty cool guy, but the other 2 will cry like schoolgirls when they lose a few games and they don't get the ball enough. Besides, the Pistons have the best starting 5 in the NBA and a pretty decent bench as well. :D

[RomaGoth]

seriously. I didn't see any boston fans (or players) crowing about this game and beating up the pistons beforehand. Just seems like a silly thread.

It is a very silly thread. But I am bored. :p

[DaddyTorgo]

That is nonsense. The Pistons are clearly a better team than Boston, the record just doesn't show it right now. The Celtics play in a pathetic division, at least the Pistons have the Cavs to contend with. History has already proven that a team full of all-stars will rarely, if ever, win a championship in any sport. The Detroit Red Wings were an exception to the rule. The Yankees have failed at it miserably. The Knicks....hahahaha...well, you see where this is going. Good luck Celtics. When things begin to go even a little sour, watch your 3 all-stars start crying. Well, Garnett is actually a pretty cool guy, but the other 2 will cry like schoolgirls when they lose a few games and they don't get the ball enough. Besides, the Pistons have the best starting 5 in the NBA and a pretty decent bench as well. :D


is there a team that you DON'T root for??

[RomaGoth]

is there a team that you DON'T root for??

What the hell are you talking about??? The only NBA team I remotely follow is the Pistons. Red Wings in hockey. Michigan & Miami in college football. Lions/Steelers/Dolphins in the NFL. That is all.

Apparently I didn't get the memo stating I had a limit of how many teams I can like.

[DaddyTorgo]

Apparently I didn't get the memo stating I had a limit of how many teams I can like.

I'll have it forwarded on to you :D

[korme]

How many times have the Pistons worn those home jerseys this year?

[BishopMVP]

That is nonsense. The Pistons are clearly a better team than Boston, the record just doesn't show it right now. The Celtics play in a pathetic division, at least the Pistons have the Cavs to contend with. History has already proven that a team full of all-stars will rarely, if ever, win a championship in any sport. The Detroit Red Wings were an exception to the rule. The Yankees have failed at it miserably. The Knicks....hahahaha...well, you see where this is going. Good luck Celtics. When things begin to go even a little sour, watch your 3 all-stars start crying. Well, Garnett is actually a pretty cool guy, but the other 2 will cry like schoolgirls when they lose a few games and they don't get the ball enough. Besides, the Pistons have the best starting 5 in the NBA and a pretty decent bench as well. :DThey played one game even and now the Pistons are clearly the better team? The Pistons that have more losses to sub .500 teams than the Celtics do total?

Yes, the Celtics aren't as good as their 20-2 record indicated, but this is just silly. They've played 30 games together. Give them a full season to develop chemistry and don't overreact to one game.

I also don't understand the whole team of all-stars argument. We have 2 legit all-stars in Garnett and Pierce, Allen is no longer and Rondo/Perkins/Posey/House certainly are not. Even if you're talking about the 3 centerpieces, how is that any different than the Spurs with Duncan/Parker/Ginobili?

[DaddyTorgo]

They played one game even and now the Pistons are clearly the better team? The Pistons that have more losses to sub .500 teams than the Celtics do total?

Yes, the Celtics aren't as good as their 20-2 record indicated, but this is just silly. They've played 30 games together. Give them a full season to develop chemistry and don't overreact to one game.

I also don't understand the whole team of all-stars argument. We have 2 legit all-stars in Garnett and Pierce, Allen is no longer and Rondo/Perkins/Posey/House certainly are not. Even if you're talking about the 3 centerpieces, how is that any different than the Spurs with Duncan/Parker/Ginobili?

or the pistons for that matter.

the C's as a team are actually more balanced than the Pistons. Look at the Piston's bench...their depth is nowhere near as good as the Celtics

[RomaGoth]

or the pistons for that matter.

the C's as a team are actually more balanced than the Pistons. Look at the Piston's bench...their depth is nowhere near as good as the Celtics

Talk to me again after the Celtics have won a championship with these 3 guys. Then I will listen. :D

[RomaGoth]

They played one game even and now the Pistons are clearly the better team? The Pistons that have more losses to sub .500 teams than the Celtics do total?

Yes, the Pistons are the better team. It has very little to do with the one game they played, and much more to do with results. Detroit has been a contender for the last 5 years in the East. Where have the Celtics been? In the basement, that is where. They would still be if not for a nice trade to pick up Garnett and the fact that Isiah Thomas has run the Knicks into the ground. Don't give me the same nonsense all you Boston fans seem to offer up when your teams are good: Losses to sub .500 teams blah blah blah. Regular season means nothing in most sports and is completely irrelevant in the NBA as well. Make the playoffs and you have a decent chance at least upsetting somebody, if not more. In the NFL, the Steelers were a 6th seed in 2005 and won the Super Bowl. The only team in the NBA that has won in the regular season and won the title more than once in the last 5 years is the Spurs. Besides them, the Pistons are the team to beat, hands down. Let's see what happens in June. Hmm? :D

[Schmidty]

meh. It's funny to see all the C fans saying "this is a silly thread". That was the point. It was just a fun trash-talk thread. I even used a smiley face.

Leave it to Boston fans.

[jeff061]

Celtics fans are confused by their success and not sure how to handle it. Cut them some slack.

[BishopMVP]

I am so very confused by this :confused:Yes, the Pistons are the better team. It has very little to do with the one game they played, and much more to do with results. Detroit has been a contender for the last 5 years in the East. Where have the Celtics been? In the basement, that is where. They would still be if not for a nice trade to pick up Garnett and the fact that Isiah Thomas has run the Knicks into the ground.Why do you keep bringing up past seasons? The core of last years Celtics teams is 3-20 up in Minnesota. Fortunately for us, we did trade for KG, and we're now a completely different team.Don't give me the same nonsense all you Boston fans seem to offer up when your teams are good: Losses to sub .500 teams blah blah blah.I've seen Boston fans accused of a lot of things, but this is certainly new.Regular season means nothing in most sports and is completely irrelevant in the NBA as well. Make the playoffs and you have a decent chance at least upsetting somebody, if not more. In the NFL, the Steelers were a 6th seed in 2005 and won the Super Bowl. The only team in the NBA that has won in the regular season and won the title more than once in the last 5 years is the Spurs. Besides them, the Pistons are the team to beat, hands down. Let's see what happens in June. Hmm? :DTouche, which is why I said we'll see in May in my first post.

If this is satire, well played Sir. You got me to bite.

[FrogMan]

Am I the only one who got misled by the lack of an "s" in Celtic and thought this was about Celtic FC? :confused:

FM

[Butter]

They played one game even and now the Pistons are clearly the better team? The Pistons that have more losses to sub .500 teams than the Celtics do total?

Yes, the Celtics aren't as good as their 20-2 record indicated, but this is just silly. They've played 30 games together. Give them a full season to develop chemistry and don't overreact to one game.

I am having a hard time thinking of a team that went from a complete laughing stock to dominating a league (or at least, one half of a league) as quickly as the Celtics have. Is that a testament to what the C's have here, or to how weak the East is?

[Butter]

10 years ago I would've thought Boston at the first sight of this thread title, but now I think SPL. Weird. At least to me.

Weird to me too, because I had the same initial thought. But the giveaway should've been the thread-starter.

[FrogMan]

10 years ago I would've thought Boston at the first sight of this thread title, but now I think SPL. Weird. At least to me.


okay, missed that post at first. Now I don't feel alone anymore. Dang FM bias... :)

FM

[BishopMVP]

I am having a hard time thinking of a team that went from a complete laughing stock to dominating a league (or at least, one half of a league) as quickly as the Celtics have. Is that a testament to what the C's have here, or to how weak the East is?I tried coming up with a similar analogy for a team at the bottom of the league making one trade/signing that completely transformed them into a championship contender overnight and failed. The Spurs drafting Tim Duncan might come closest, but even having a healthy David Robinson would have had them middle of the pack the year before. Boston-centric, maybe the Bruins signing Bobby Orr works, but that was 40 years ago.

[astrosfan64]

When did people start caring about Basketball in December? Does this game even matter?

[Subby]

Every game matters, idiot.

[molson]

Don't give me the same nonsense all you Boston fans seem to offer up when your teams are good: Losses to sub .500 teams blah blah blah.

This is such a weird statement. You're definitely bored.

Nobody really cares about the Celtics, they're just another successful Boston team, which adds to the misery of a lot of people. For God's sake, a World Series Championship, and the Celts/Pats are a combined 34-3. It's a dark, dark time for many.

And I had absolutely no clue about the Bruins but they're tied for the 2nd best record in the East.

[RomaGoth]

Am I the only one who got misled by the lack of an "s" in Celtic and thought this was about Celtic FC? :confused:

FM


:D

[RomaGoth]

I am so very confused by this :confused:Why do you keep bringing up past seasons? The core of last years Celtics teams is 3-20 up in Minnesota. Fortunately for us, we did trade for KG, and we're now a completely different team.I've seen Boston fans accused of a lot of things, but this is certainly new.Touche, which is why I said we'll see in May in my first post.

If this is satire, well played Sir. You got me to bite.

:D

[RomaGoth]

This is such a weird statement. You're definitely bored.

You have NO idea. :D

[larrymcg421]

These arguments are hilarious. What do the last few years have to do with it? By that same logic, any team that got praise in 1998-99 was a slap in the face to the Bulls team that went 13-37. After all, they'd just won three straight championships.

Yes, championships are important, but we have quite a bit of time until the playoffs, so until then maybe we can talk about how the teams are playing right now. As for hype, the Celtics being 20-3 is newsworthy. The fact that they sucked last year makes it more newsworthy, not less.

[astrosfan64]

Every game matters, idiot.

Yep, it is pretty obvious both of these teams are going to the playoffs.

Nothing can happen in the next 4+ months, so the game you saw last night is the exact same skill level they will bring in the playoffs.

Sorry, oh wise one.

[RomaGoth]

Yep, it is pretty obvious both of these teams are going to the playoffs.

Nothing can happen in the next 4+ months, so the game you saw last night is the exact same skill level they will bring in the playoffs.

Sorry, oh wise one.

:eek: :rolleyes: :confused: :D

[larrymcg421]

dola

What is all this nonsense about a weak schedule?

Record against teams above .500...

Celtics: 8-2
Pistons: 5-4

[molson]

dola

What is all this nonsense about a weak schedule?

Record against teams above .500...

Celtics: 8-2
Pistons: 5-4

Hey, pointing out facts is a slap in the face of the Pistons.

[RomaGoth]

Hey, pointing out facts is a slap in the face of the Pistons.

I love Boston fans. You guys never fail to amaze me with your quick wit and undying love of your teams...when they win that is. :D

[RomaGoth]

Well, since you've covered your bases pretty well I guess you'd have lots of wit and love.

Yep, plenty of both!! :p

[rkmsuf]

I'm looking forward to a Celtic/Piston playoff series. Both teams match up well and cause problems for each other.

Billups is the X factor. Until the C's find someone to defend him the Pistons might have the edge. Rondo was terrible on him. Tony Allen was ice cold and they sent him in to d up on him. Doc should have put Posey on Billups for the last shot.

[RomaGoth]

I'm looking forward to a Celtic/Piston playoff series. Both teams match up well and cause problems for each other.

Billups is the X factor. Until the C's find someone to defend him the Pistons might have the edge. Rondo was terrible on him. Tony Allen was ice cold and they sent him in to d up on him. Doc should have put Posey on Billups for the last shot.

Good points. Although I don't like Boston teams, it is nice to finally have some real competition in the Eastern conference again. Besides one or two good seasons by the Miami Heat, an overrated Cavaliers team (c'mon, Cleveland - who do you have besides LeBron?), and an up and coming Orlando team, the East is pathetic. Nice move Chicago, thanks for taking "I don't know how to shoot a free throw or score a point in an NBA game" Ben Wallace off our hands. Best investment the Pistons never made. :cool:

At any rate, Boston/Detroit will be a good matchup this year, especially in the playoffs. In the end, the title is still San Antonio's to lose.

[cmp]

Definitely a fun game to watch. I'm not usually into a game that much in December. Should be fun when they meet up in the playoffs. This Boston team scares me a lot more than the others the Pistons have met up with in the playoffs over the years. Much better than the Net, Pacer, Heat and Cavs teams that the Pistons have dealt with in the past.

[molson]

I doubt many Celtics fans are even thinking of the playoffs or how far this team can go. I really can't overstate how comparably irrelevant they've been in the region for almost 15 years now. I think people are just giddy with every new win.

[Calis]

I was hoping to open this and see that Henrik Larsson had re-signed for one last go with the bhoys.

I'm left feeling unsatisfied.

[jeff061]

I doubt many Celtics fans are even thinking of the playoffs or how far this team can go. I really can't overstate how comparably irrelevant they've been in the region for almost 15 years now. I think people are just giddy with every new win.

Pretty much. It still feels weird having people pay attention to them, at all.

[vtbub]

You just played an actual team.

Reality bites, chumps. :)

They beat the Lakers by 15 already this year :)

Seriously, it takes a lot to get me to watch an NBA game period, let alone in December. These two teams are quite good and I am ooking forward to the inevitable clash come spring. Nothing beats good team ball and Detroitand Boston play that well.

Good luck, until the playoffs. :)

[Passacaglia]

Out of curiosity, when did Ray Allen become some kind of star? It's obviously working for them, but whenever I heard about the "Big Three" in the offseason, I always thought they were reaching putting him up there with Pierce and Garnett.

[rkmsuf]

Out of curiosity, when did Ray Allen become some kind of star? It's obviously working for them, but whenever I heard about the "Big Three" in the offseason, I always thought they were reaching putting him up there with Pierce and Garnett.

Guy has averaged 21 ppg for his career. Guy is definately a star. Not superstar but way above average.

Btw, Pierce is barely a star. Classic second banana which why the C's made these trades in the first place.

[RomaGoth]

Out of curiosity, when did Ray Allen become some kind of star? It's obviously working for them, but whenever I heard about the "Big Three" in the offseason, I always thought they were reaching putting him up there with Pierce and Garnett.

I always thought of Ray Allen as a tier 2 star in the NBA, along with guys like Richard Hamilton and Sam Cassel. They don't bring people to the game, but they definately perform on a mostly consistent basis. Of course, I could be wrong here, as I have not really followed the NBA regularly in about 10 years (besides 2004 when the Pistons won the Title).

[larrymcg421]

Guy has averaged 21 ppg for his career. Guy is definately a star. Not superstar but way above average.

Btw, Pierce is barely a star. Classic second banana which why the C's made these trades in the first place.

Pierce has averaged 23.5 pts for his career. Anytime the Celtics went anywhere, it was because of him. The problem wasn't Pierce, it was his lack of support. He's definitely more than a "second banana".

[rkmsuf]

Pierce has averaged 23.5 pts for his career. Anytime the Celtics went anywhere, it was because of him. The problem wasn't Pierce, it was his lack of support. He's definitely more than a "second banana".

false

guy is not suited to carry the burden of being a #1. thus KG is in town who is the real deal.

Pierce is a good player though.

[molson]

So why exactly do the Pistons have so much trouble with Chicago (2 losses to them already this year)?

C's up 27 on the Bulls.

[Brian Swartz]

false

guy is not suited to carry the burden of being a #1. thus KG is in town who is the real deal.

Pierce is a good player though.

Wow. Somebody needs to tell Coach Rivers Garnett is their #1, because he has fewer shot attempts and points than Pierce.

What the Celtics have right now is three stars who are all best suited to being the #2 on their team. One of the few things that you can actually get from the Pistons game that mean anything is that they had no idea what to do with the ball down the stretch of a close game(granted, they have lots of time to figure it out). Garnett? Virtually non-existent offensively, something that he has often been throughout his career at the end of close games. Allen and Pierce both are good shooters, but neither of them can create their own shot reliably like a truly elite player can. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[miami_fan]

Wow. Somebody needs to tell Coach Rivers Garnett is their #1, because he has fewer shot attempts and points than Pierce.

What the Celtics have right now is three stars who are all best suited to being the #2 on their team. One of the few things that you can actually get from the Pistons game that mean anything is that they had no idea what to do with the ball down the stretch of a close game(granted, they have lots of time to figure it out). Garnett? Virtually non-existent offensively, something that he has often been throughout his career at the end of close games. Allen and Pierce both are good shooters, but neither of them can create their own shot reliably like a truly elite player can. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Well said.

[BishopMVP]

Guy has averaged 21 ppg for his career. Guy is definately a star. Not superstar but way above average.

Btw, Pierce is barely a star. Classic second banana which why the C's made these trades in the first place.
Wow. Somebody needs to tell Coach Rivers Garnett is their #1, because he has fewer shot attempts and points than Pierce.

What the Celtics have right now is three stars who are all best suited to being the #2 on their team. One of the few things that you can actually get from the Pistons game that mean anything is that they had no idea what to do with the ball down the stretch of a close game(granted, they have lots of time to figure it out). Garnett? Virtually non-existent offensively, something that he has often been throughout his career at the end of close games. Allen and Pierce both are good shooters, but neither of them can create their own shot reliably like a truly elite player can. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->I have to disagree on Pierce. Watching those terrible teams with Pierce and 'Toine (that got to the Eastern Conference Finals) or Pierce and Ricky Davis/Wally Sczerbiak as the #2, Pierce can definitely create his own shot/get fouled reliably and clearly qualifies as a star. End-game it should clearly start with him, with Garnett, Allen and House as good options if he gets doubled.

[cmp]

The ECF is going to be great.

[molson]

31 games in, the Celtics already have 4 more wins then they did all of last year.

[Jas_lov]

The Celtics are the best team in the Eastern Conference.

[SirFozzie]

now, would it be an asshole move, or a good parody thread if I created a thread entitled: Ping: Pistons Fans... and then just C&P'd Schmidty's first post in this thread?

[molson]

now, would it be an asshole move, or a good parody thread if I created a thread entitled: Ping: Pistons Fans... and then just C&P'd Schmidty's first post in this thread?

They're 1-1 now, probably a little early to get too silly.

[Jas_lov]

I think it would be a good parody thread and you should do it. If you don't, I will. But I'm not a Celtics fan so it wouldn't have the same effect.

[cmp]

The Celtics are the best team in the Eastern Conference.

I don't think there's much difference between Detroit and Boston. Two games, both has won on the other's home court in close games. Both of the teams only losses in the last three weeks have been to each other.

Boston will get the #1 seed but it should be a terrific playoff series when they meet in the ECF. There is no way it will be anything but a Boston/Detroit Eastern Conference Finals. I can't wait.

[Schmidty]

Big suprise this was bumped...

It was a good game with horrible calls both ways. Pistons are still the better team even though they lost this one game.

By the way, the Boston announcer are brutally unlistenable. What a bunch of whiney bitches.

[Brian Swartz]

There is no way it will be anything but a Boston/Detroit Eastern Conference Finals. I can't wait.

Why exactly is this? We have no idea how Boston will react to even a decent playoff team in the playoffs. Detroit has been unimpressive, to put it mildly, under Flip Saunders in the playoffs and has been on the decline for a couple years now. The fact that they are playing well in the regular season doesn't mean all that much as history shows. One key injury to either team, and they don't make it. Moreover, it's far too early to count out a team like Cleveland that is built to be a better playoff than regular-season team.

As long as a team gets to the playoffs, everything prior to the All-Star Break is little more than a general impression, and the season doesn't really start until a team has played 82 games. <!-- / message -->

[Schmidty]

Leave it to the Detroit fans.

That was vague.

[RomaGoth]

Leave it to the Detroit fans.

Leave it to the Boston fans to leave it to the Detroit fans.

[Neon_Chaos]

*laughs at Pistons*

[Schmidty]

*laughs at Pistons*

I'm sure they care. Go eat a beluga or whatever.




;)

[DaddyTorgo]

It was a good game with horrible calls both ways. Pistons are still the better team even though they lost this one game.




whining about the refs...check
losing team still a better team...check

cliched...check

losing with class...nope

[Schmidty]

whining about the refs...check
losing team still a better team...check

cliched...check

losing with class...nope

Blah, blah, blah.

Maybe you she be announcing for your Boooaawwstin Cuticks.

Nut it up, talk trash, and stop being a vagina.

[Neon_Chaos]

*laughs at Schmidty and his Pistons*

:)

[Schmidty]

*laughs at Schmidty and his Pistons*

:)

I can beat you at golf.

[DaddyTorgo]

Blah, blah, blah.

Maybe you she be announcing for your Boooaawwstin Cuticks.

Nut it up, talk trash, and stop being a vagina.

:D:D

[BishopMVP]

Nobody makes fun of Tommy Heinsohn, the most entertainingly biased announcer around.

[korme]

I am way late to some of these party posts, but the accusation that Allen and Pierce are not stars is the craziest crap I've read.

[DeToxRox]

I am glad Detroit lost. They aren't likely to overcome the C's anyway but fuck playing LeBron in the second round. I don't think Cleveland would win but that series would be hell regardless for either team.

[MrBug708]

This Eastern Conference Final and the West may be some of the best in years.

Quoted for truth

[Izulde]

I guess I'm a Celtics fan, but I really, really hate the NBA.

"

[Mr. Wednesday]

You just played an actual team.

Reality bites, chumps. :)

It's kind of amusing that when I read this on 3/6, it was apropos, but for a different sport. :)

[korme]

So why do people that hate the NBA even bother to read these threads or post? I don't ever find myself browsing NHL threads...

[SirFozzie]

*reads thread, chuckles*

See ya in the conference finals, Schmidty....

if you get past Cleveland.

[Brian Swartz]

As of now Boston would be the ones having to get past Cleveland to make the conference finals ...

[Schmidty]

*reads thread, chuckles*

See ya in the conference finals, Schmidty....

if you get past Cleveland.

Must be nice playing the Pistons at home twice, to their one time.

I guarantee that if Detroit wins home court, it's a Piston victory in the ECF, and if they don't, it's 50% - 50%.

Your team (and stars) has little postseason experience, whereas the Pistons have as much as anyone in the league. Have fun in the regular season, because it won't mean shit in the playoffs. Just ask the Mavs, the Red Wings, etc....

[RPI-Fan]

Must be nice playing the Pistons at home twice, to their one time.

I guarantee that if Detroit wins home court, it's a Piston victory in the ECF, and if they don't, it's 50% - 50%.

Your team (and stars) has little postseason experience, whereas the Pistons have as much as anyone in the league. Have fun in the regular season, because it won't mean shit in the playoffs. Just ask the Mavs, the Red Wings, etc....

You "guarantee" it with what??? And how the hell can you "guarantee" somethign to be 50-50?

So stupid...

[cmp]

*reads thread, chuckles*

See ya in the conference finals, Schmidty....

if you get past Cleveland.

It'll be Boston/Cleveland in the 2nd round so we'll see if Boston can get past them.

[SirFozzie]

Must be nice playing the Pistons at home twice, to their one time.

Who cares, we beat you at your house anyway.

[Schmidty]

You "guarantee" it with what??? And how the hell can you "guarantee" somethign to be 50-50?

So stupid...

Come on man, it's a shit-talking thread, not an actuarial science thread.

So clueless......

[RPI-Fan]

Come on man, it's a shit-talking thread, not an actuarial science thread.

So clueless......

Shit-talking-thread when you win a close game, Schmidty whining-and-making-excuses-thread whenever you lose.

[Schmidty]

Shit-talking-thread when you win a close game, Schmidty whining-and-making-excuses-thread whenever you lose.

You are taking this waaaay too seriously. Never knew you were such a tight-ass.

[Groundhog]

You Will Suffer Humiliation When The Sports Team From My Area Defeats The Sports Team From Your Area

As you can see from the calendar, the game is coming up this weekend. I'm sure you are as excited for it as I am, as our cities are rivals and have been for quite some time. Your confidence in your team is high, but rest assured, you will suffer humiliation when the sports team from my area defeats the sports team from your area.

On numerous occasions, you have expressed the conviction that your area's sports team will be victorious. I must admit that every time I hear you make this proclamation, I react with both laughter and disbelief. "Ha!" I say to myself with laughter. "What?!" I say to myself in disbelief. How could you believe that your sports team could beat my sports team? It is clear that yours is inferior in every way.

When the sporting contest begins, the players on your team will be treated as though they are inconsequential. It will be remarkably easy for my team to accumulate more points than yours. There are many reasons for this, starting with the inferior physical attributes of the players representing your area. Strength, speed, and agility are just three of the qualities that the players on the team from your area lack. The players representing my area, on the other hand, have these traits in abundance.

I would not be a bit surprised if the individuals on the team from your area were sexually attracted to members of their own gender. That is how ineffective they are on the field of battle.

Underscoring your team's inferiority is its choice of colors. It is ludicrous to believe that your team's colors inspire either respect or fear. Instead, they appear to have been chosen by someone who is colorblind or, perhaps, bereft of sight altogether. The colors for my team, on the other hand, are aesthetically pleasing when placed in proximity to one another. They are a superior color combination in every way.

While we are on the subject of aesthetics, let us compare the respective facilities in which our teams play. While my team's edifice is blessed with architectural splendor and the most modern of amenities, yours is a thoroughly unpleasant place in which to watch a sporting contest. I know of what I speak, for I once attended a game between our respective teams in your facility. Let's just say the experience left me wishing that my car was inoperable that day due to mechanical problems, rendering it impossible for me to get to your area to attend the game.

If you need another reason why the sporting franchise representing my area is superior, look no further than the supporters for the two sides. Not only are the supporters of the team from my region more spirited, but they are also more intelligent and of finer breeding than you and the rest of your ilk. In addition, the female supporters of the team from my area possess more attractive countenances and figures than yours. Some of the women from my side that I have observed could make a living by posing for pictures for major men's magazines. The women who cheer for your team, I'm afraid, are far too unattractive to do so.

One of the more pathetic aspects of the team from your area is the fact that only people in your immediate area possess an affinity for it. By means of contrast, the team from my area inspires loyalty and affection in individuals who live in many other geographic locations.

To illustrate this point, let me tell a brief story: Recently, I was on vacation in an area of the country far away from my own, and I saw many individuals wearing items of clothing that bore the insignia of my team. I approached one such individual and asked him if he originated from my area. He said no, explaining that he simply liked the team from my area and had for many years. Interestingly enough, during this trip, I saw no clothing or other paraphernalia bearing the insignia of your team.

Do you still doubt that the team from your area is inferior to the one from mine? Just look at our teams' respective histories. In the past, we have defeated you on any number of occasions. Granted, there were times when your team beat my team, but those were lucky flukes.

The day of the game will soon be at hand. And no matter how hard you pray to a higher power or how many foam accoutrements you wear in support of the team from your area, your team will be defeated. We will win and you will lose. This is your fate.

Prepare for humiliation. It shall be upon you at the designated hour.


I straight away flashed back to this gem from The Onion.

[rkmsuf]

How can anyone root for a team with Rasheed Wallace on it?

[larrymcg421]

If any thread deserves bumping, it's this one.

[Pumpy Tudors]

lol

[SirFozzie]

Ouch.

[Jas_lov]

Good one. You deserve it, Celtics fans.

[Schmidty]

Good for them. I don't have anything bad to say about the Celtics, other than I hope they lose in the Finals. they beat the pistons fair and square.

There. Happy?

[Schmidty]

Ouch.

Fuck you, tree boy.

[SirFozzie]

Fuck you, tree boy.

Sheesh, I was saying that it was rather harsh to bump the thread to taunt you.. But since you insist..

Enjoy the summer.. without any DEEEEEEEEETROIT BASKETBALL.....

[Schmidty]

Sheesh, I was saying that it was rather harsh to bump the thread to taunt you.. But since you insist..

Enjoy the summer.. without any DEEEEEEEEETROIT BASKETBALL.....

Still. How did you think I would take that?

Regardless, good luck. I hate you guys, but I think I hate Kobe more.

[SirFozzie]

Sorry you took it the wrong way Schmidt. Hope to see the C's beat the Lakers and vindicate ya :)

[MrBug708]

Still. How did you think I would take that?

Regardless, good luck. I hate you guys, but I think I hate Kobe more.

Why would you hate the best player in the world? :)