The OFFICIAL NBA Playoffs Thread

**mgoblue** · 06-13-2005, 09:23 AM

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congrats to the Spurs, they're just flat out whippin my Pistons...not much I can say. Every time Detroit would make a run and cut it to a fairly close deficit, the Spurs would just have their own run. Hopefully Detroit can defend the Palace, just not sure they can win 4 out of 5 games vs. a great SA team.

**ifiok25** · 06-13-2005, 11:11 AM

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I don't think that the Pistons can win 4 out of 5 games against the Spurs. The Spurs are the better team. They play the rightest way of basketball possible.

**billmatic** · 06-13-2005, 12:00 PM

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so who was saying this series won't be boring? what a snoozefest. it may not be boring for the reason people were claiming, but regardless, this is some of the worst NBA finals actioni've seen since in a long time. I hope Detroit can step up at home and at least win 2 of 3

**ifiok25** · 06-13-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by billmatic

so who was saying this series won't be boring? what a snoozefest. it may not be boring for the reason people were claiming, but regardless, this is some of the worst NBA finals actioni've seen since in a long time. I hope Detroit can step up at home and at least win 2 of 3

This series has been very sloppy. The Pistons can't stop turning the ball over. The players won't stop yelling at the refs as if the refs are just going to change the call they already made. This team just looks beat up, tired. This series hasn't lived up to all the hype it's received. Every finals always gets overhyped.

**Freelance** · 06-13-2005, 01:17 PM

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If Kobe, Shaq, and Phil weren't feuding last year, I think the Lakers would've taken the title.

San Antonio is just proving the vast superiority of the west versus the east.

**driddy** · 06-13-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by Erod

If Kobe, Shaq, and Phil weren't feuding last year, I think the Lakers would've taken the title.

San Antonio is just proving the vast superiority of the west versus the east.

I think the feuding is a non-issue compared to Malone, and Fisher being injured. Plus, the Lakers were behind the 8ball when they didn't bring Horry back. Having that kind of game changing power forward is huge in a series. So, I dont see the Lakers beating Detroit the way San Antonio is doing it, primarily because San Antonio's bigs all run the floor, and defend the pick and roll.

**billmatic** · 06-13-2005, 02:53 PM

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yeah, i think malone was their biggest problem. when he was in their lineup, their record was ridiculous. he didn't put up his typical numbers last year, but his contribution was huge when he was healthy.

**Sarah** · 06-13-2005, 03:55 PM

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I am just wondering when Sheed mention about "it's the bad boys turn". Hhhmmm, I would not be surprised if Manu or Duncan will go down on Game 3. Or maybe Parker.

**Shaver** · 06-13-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by Erod

If Kobe, Shaq, and Phil weren't feuding last year, I think the Lakers would've taken the title.

San Antonio is just proving the vast superiority of the west versus the east.

And if the Browns had better players...they would win the SuperBowl every year.

That is an insane statement.

**Freelance** · 06-13-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Clay_OS

And if the Browns had better players...they would win the SuperBowl every year.

That is an insane statement.

No, it isn't. Last year's Lakers were better than this year's Spurs, and this year's Spurs are far better than Detroit.

Shaq wanted out. Kobe wasn't barely talking to Jackson. Jackson was at odds with ownership and the players. Shaq and Kobe hated each other. They wanted the season over with.

I'm just not impressed with that team. In the west, they're a 5 seed at best. They maul that pathetic eastern conference, and they caught lightning against the Lakers, and now they're ability gets blown out of proportion.

The Lakers should have done to them what San Antonio is doing now.

**Shaver** · 06-13-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by Erod

No, it isn't. Last year's Lakers were better than this year's Spurs, and this year's Spurs are far better than Detroit.

Shaq wanted out. Kobe wasn't barely talking to Jackson. Jackson was at odds with ownership and the players. Shaq and Kobe hated each other. They wanted the season over with.

I'm just not impressed with that team. In the west, they're a 5 seed at best. They maul that pathetic eastern conference, and they caught lightning against the Lakers, and now they're ability gets blown out of proportion.

The Lakers should have done to them what San Antonio is doing now.

No...no...no... The Lakers last year were not a better team. The Lakers last year were old, sloppy, over-confident, and prima donna's. Shaq was fat. The bench was suspect at best.

The days of the old Western Conference superiority BS is about as old as the NFC domination of the SuperBowl. Count the titles in the last 15-17 years... Looks pretty even to me. I believe it's 9 for the East and 7 for the West in the last 16. That...they'd only be a 5 seed in the West is based on nothing. If Detroit was LOCATED in the West... they would have a different record against the West.

**neovsmatrix** · 06-13-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by Erod

No, it isn't. Last year's Lakers were better than this year's Spurs, and this year's Spurs are far better than Detroit.

Shaq wanted out. Kobe wasn't barely talking to Jackson. Jackson was at odds with ownership and the players. Shaq and Kobe hated each other. They wanted the season over with.

I'm just not impressed with that team. In the west, they're a 5 seed at best. They maul that pathetic eastern conference, and they caught lightning against the Lakers, and now they're ability gets blown out of proportion.

The Lakers should have done to them what San Antonio is doing now.

You think last year's Lakers were better than this year's Spurs? On what basis?

You can't just judge a team based on talent anyway, the team chemistry is a big factor in separating good teams from bad teams. You already acknowledge the Lakers had terrible team chemistry last year, so how in the world would they be able to beat Detroit even if they were healthy? IMHO, the Lakers overachieved last year, and nothing more. They deserved to get beat and they were by the Pistons.

**Dynasty4Kobe** · 06-14-2005, 01:06 AM

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I gotta tell you, the rest of these NBA teams better do something. They have to get better in a hurry, because the way the Spurs are playing right now . . .

**shugknight** · 06-14-2005, 07:35 PM

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Was Stevie Wonder saying "WHAT THE F**K??"

I couldve swore he said that...

**HardwoodHeisman** · 06-14-2005, 08:18 PM

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Early on, I'm likin the energy from the Pistons' frontcourt. Ben Wallace is everywhere and as you see, if Rasheed gets the ball down low on a consistent basis, its very hard to stop him. Rasheed Wallace is the only guy that can stop Rasheed Wallace. Billups, Ham and Prince must keep up with them. You want the frontcourt to stay in the game but it'll hurt in the end if you have to ignore the backcourt in order for them to shine. San Antonio will be OK if they just hold strong against a good Detroit start. Manu has a thigh contusion. Hopefully it isn't as bad as Shaq's and he can get back at it without it takin away from his game.

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