***Official 2007 NBA Playoffs Discussion Thread***

[luv_mist]

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The blasphemy on this board is crazy. Some of you guys could have respect for those who respect the name Jesus you know. It is just a basketball game afterall, not a saving of mankind.

On another note, when Detroit started running zones more frequently with Flip, their defense degraded. Though Piston fans don't want to admit it, letting Ben Wallace leave to beyond Lake Michigan to a rival really took out their inside presence and heart away. If Ben Wallace was there, Lebron wouldn't be having his way inside like that. I don't know if Detroit is going to win, but the have to work double time to win two games when Cleveland only need one. Not to mention that Antonio might not be coming back next game.

[Double Eights]

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Agreed, we'll see.

If they don't start to play with heart, they won't make it out of game 6. I am hoping they can pull it together, but as you said, it's a wait and see type of situation.

Also, you have had "win" misspelled in your signature for almost six months now. That is assuming "when" is supposed to be "win." A bit off topic, but comical none the less.

[Psyblast]

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Also, if Cleveland closes this out on Saturday (like I expect)...Detroit's window is closed, and they have some serious thinking to do in the offseason...like if Billups is really worth the max contract he wants.

[sportznut02]

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Wow 25 straight and 29 of the cavs last 30. If this doesn`t shut up all the LBJ haters out there then nothing ever will. This has been a great series.I think the cavs will win the series on saturday but wouldnt be surpised if it goes seven. i`m glad Flip Saunders is coaching the pistons.

[Scottdau]

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Uh, why? Everyone knew it'd be tough. Cleveland took them to 7 last year, after falling behind 2-0, and winning the next 3.

It's basically the same scenario.

I stand corrected, but still the Detroit should win this series.

[The Chef]

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The blasphemy on this board is crazy. Some of you guys could have respect for those who respect the name Jesus you know. It is just a basketball game afterall, not a saving of mankind.

On another note, when Detroit started running zones more frequently with Flip, their defense degraded. Though Piston fans don't want to admit it, letting Ben Wallace leave to beyond Lake Michigan to a rival really took out their inside presence and heart away. If Ben Wallace was there, Lebron wouldn't be having his way inside like that. I don't know if Detroit is going to win, but the have to work double time to win two games when Cleveland only need one. Not to mention that Antonio might not be coming back next game.

In no way do I miss Ben, you can keep him and his obsolete offense. He may provide some defense but if we had him we would have never brought in Webber and our offense would be far worse then it is now. Take into account how close these games have been and Wallace may not have been on the court at the end anyways thanks to his inability to shoot FT's in the first place.

[HMcCoy]

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The blasphemy on this board is crazy. Some of you guys could have respect for those who respect the name Jesus you know. It is just a basketball game afterall, not a saving of mankind.

On another note, when Detroit started running zones more frequently with Flip, their defense degraded. Though Piston fans don't want to admit it, letting Ben Wallace leave to beyond Lake Michigan to a rival really took out their inside presence and heart away. If Ben Wallace was there, Lebron wouldn't be having his way inside like that. I don't know if Detroit is going to win, but the have to work double time to win two games when Cleveland only need one. Not to mention that Antonio might not be coming back next game.

QFT

Having been here before with the Finals just out of reach, I don't see CLE dropping another home close-out opportunity. James is growing up right before our eyes.

Game 6

[poster]

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Tip of the cap to the king. One of the best performances I have seen in my 20 + years of watching the NBA. I don't know what to make of the Pistons, they just can't seem to match up with the Cavs.

[The C]

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QFT

Having been here before with the Finals just out of reach, I don't see CLE dropping another home close-out opportunity.

Game 6

We're talking Cleveland here.

Jose Mesa still haunts my dreams.

[Psyblast]

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Though Piston fans don't want to admit it, letting Ben Wallace leave to beyond Lake Michigan to a rival really took out their inside presence and heart away. If Ben Wallace was there, Lebron wouldn't be having his way inside like that.

Yes he would, because Ben Wallace of 2006-2007 is not the Ben Wallace of 2002-2003. He gets by on reputation now, and the rest of the league is already starting to realize that.

[EWRMETS]

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Yes he would, because Ben Wallace of 2006-2007 is not the Ben Wallace of 2002-2003. He gets by on reputation now, and the rest of the league is already starting to realize that.

Ben Wallace of 2002-2003 was dominating by Kenyon Martin and lost in the Conference Finals in back to back years.

[Psyblast]

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Ben Wallace of 2002-2003 was dominating by Kenyon Martin and lost in the Conference Finals in back to back years.

You took my statement too literally. Ben Wallace isn't the same player he once was.

And I don't know where you're getting the "lost in ECF in back to back years" from. Seeing into the future?

[trobinson97]

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Also, you have had "win" misspelled in your signature for almost six months now. That is assuming "when" is supposed to be "win." A bit off topic, but comical none the less.

Lol I know, but I said I wouldn't change it lol.

[Psyblast]

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Lol I know, but I said I wouldn't change it lol.

I could change it if you want me to, as a loophole, lol...that way you could still say that YOU haven't changed it.

[Fiddy]

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wooooooooo what a game... i'm basically speechless!!

see ya in game 6..

lets go cavs..


lmao.. gooden just called bron "video game james"