This is going 7 games....

[xtremesteven33]

First off, Yes Barry got fouled, Yes Joey swallowed his whistle, and Yes this hurts as much as .4 seconds. But Spurs fans, its not over yet.

I was looking at the faces and reading the body language of the spurs. (i think body language speaks more than words itself) and i read that these spurs players are really NOT rattled by this lose. it seems like theyre actually kinda accepting to the fact that they lost this game. Sorry spurs fans, but we deserved to lose this game just as much as Barry deserved to shoot 2 foul shots. I looked in the eyes of these guys and i saw fire, for the first time. i saw determination. They now know its now or never. These next few games will be the hardest games in the Lakers lives. Spurs know they can beat this team. This Laker team is not HALF as tough as the 2006 Mavericks were and the Spurs came back from 1-3 then to force a game 7 and were a dumb manu foul away from winning that game.

Im not saying they will win the series. Im just saying this is going 7 games. This is far from over my friends. If the Lakers think they have these guys right where they want them. The Spurs are exactly where they need to be, Pressured.

And i would never bet against Ginobili in elimination games. He turns into the Argentinian Michael Jordan....Clutch,Clutch,Clutch

Dont fret Spurs fans, this is a fun series to watch and a joy to see my Spurs defend thier title like champs.

[LA_Bryants]

ohh spurs fans and wishful thinking

[xtremesteven33]

its called faith moron

[trjons]

Body language of Spurs showed they had played their last homegame of the year.

[GrandeDavid]

I think it´ll go seven. I´m not sure how much will be left in the tank come Game 7, but I believe the Spurs will make it that far, at least.

[Los Spurs]

Body language of Spurs showed they had played their last homegame of the year.

Those were our exact thoughts of your team on Sunday

[jokyfo]

The San Anphonio Sterns are not and have never been a dynasty.

They have never won 2 in a row and have never sucessfully defended their title. A good team, but not great by any accepted defintion. No dynasty.

[timmydidit]

its going to 7 games.. for some reason the Spurs aren't as rattled as their fans... they know they can do this believe

[PDXSpursFan]

It's not over until is over. Otherwise what would be the point of playing a game 5 on a 3-1 situation. The question is what are the odds of the Spurs winning. IMO, it is something like:

Game 5: 60%
Game 6: 40%
Game 7: 30%

[Ghazi]

a good team? try a great team.

Why don't you define dynasty?

In any case, who cares? I'm sure the Spurs players and fans don't cherish their 4 titles in 9 years any less just because it wouldn't fit YOUR definition of a "dynasty".

[Ghazi]

It's not over until is over. Otherwise what would be the point of playing a game 5 on a 3-1 situation. The question is what are the odds of the Spurs winning. IMO, it is something like:

Game 5: 60%
Game 6: 40%
Game 7: 30%


I would say the %'s are flippd for games 5 and 6, no? playing @ Home > stapls

[xtremesteven33]

for some odd reason im EXTREMELY optimistic about this situation. its like I KNOW the spurs will force a game 7. im in no way saying they will win this series, but i feel very confident there will be a game 7.

and its not homerism either, its just a gut feeling

[Killakobe81]

I predicted 7 t the start of the series so it wouldnt be a HUGE shocker ...BUT odds are against it ...now.

[AngelaDahlia]

First off, Yes Barry got fouled, Yes Joey swallowed his whistle, and Yes this hurts as much as .4 seconds. But Spurs fans, its not over yet.

I was looking at the faces and reading the body language of the spurs. (i think body language speaks more than words itself) and i read that these spurs players are really NOT rattled by this lose. it seems like theyre actually kinda accepting to the fact that they lost this game. Sorry spurs fans, but we deserved to lose this game just as much as Barry deserved to shoot 2 foul shots. I looked in the eyes of these guys and i saw fire, for the first time. i saw determination. They now know its now or never. These next few games will be the hardest games in the Lakers lives. Spurs know they can beat this team. This Laker team is not HALF as tough as the 2006 Mavericks were and the Spurs came back from 1-3 then to force a game 7 and were a dumb manu foul away from winning that game.

Im not saying they will win the series. Im just saying this is going 7 games. This is far from over my friends. If the Lakers think they have these guys right where they want them. The Spurs are exactly where they need to be, Pressured.

And i would never bet against Ginobili in elimination games. He turns into the Argentinian Michael Jordan....Clutch,Clutch,Clutch

Dont fret Spurs fans, this is a fun series to watch and a joy to see my Spurs defend thier title like champs.

That's funny...I was gonna make a thread just like this 'cause I agree...

We need one in LA (HARD but doable 'cause the Spurs are pissed...and NOT too old to kick ass)...bring it back home for an easy (game 3 esque) win...then...who knows?? But we will have a chance and still do.

I'm actually usually pretty down at this point...because my boys have disappointed me in the past to a high degree...but this time...I'm being the "believe" sort of fan...because I do :hat

[AngelaDahlia]

The San Anphonio Sterns are not and have never been a dynasty.

They have never won 2 in a row and have never sucessfully defended their title. A good team, but not great by any accepted defintion. No dynasty.



BAHAHAHAHAH


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BAHAHAHAH


I guess to you the only GREAT teams don't exist these days. You must be a Celtic fan 'cause you have to have more than what? 5 championships to be great?? lol...

No no...4 championships in 10 years...meh...just good.

You dumb idiot...the SUNS are "good"....the MAVS are "good". Yes...the Celtics of today are "good".

The Spurs are... " :lobt2: " great

[baseline bum]

I doubt it goes 7. I think we blew this series in game 1 just like Phoenix did.

[Avitus1]

7 Games....

[Say-Townbball]

ohh spurs fans and wishful thinking

So do you suggest we give up hope and throw in the towel like Suns' fans?

I think not.

[xtremesteven33]

If spurs win on Thursday i think its definetly going 7 games.

anything can happen folks. yall should know better not to count the spurs out.

[SpursDynasty]

These series' are 7 games. Unless we go in a 3-0 whole, we have no less chance of winning the series being down 3-1 than we would if we were up 3-1.

[E.O.A.O.]

You mean 7 games short of the NBA title

[Medvedenko]

These series' are 7 games. Unless we go in a 3-0 whole, we have no less chance of winning the series being down 3-1 than we would if we were up 3-1.


You must have failed math.

[hater]

I beleive

[SpursDynasty]

You must have failed math.

See 2006 Lakers/Suns series.

[Ghazi]

These series' are 7 games. Unless we go in a 3-0 whole, we have no less chance of winning the series being down 3-1 than we would if we were up 3-1.


This does not mak sense.

[rascal]

These series' are 7 games. Unless we go in a 3-0 whole, we have no less chance of winning the series being down 3-1 than we would if we were up 3-1.

Faulty logic above.

[trjons]

Lakers Suns 2006 the Suns had homecourt which meant 2 of the last 3 were in Phoenix.

[xtremesteven33]

Lakers Suns 2006 the Suns had homecourt which meant 2 of the last 3 were in Phoenix.


good point....u never know, this is the beauty of sports. anything can happen

[jaysmooth422]

ohh spurs fans and wishful thinking

this guy wouldnt know anything about having faith in a team cause the lakers have broken his heart the past five lol being up 3-1 on the suns two years ago only to lose the series then i believe a 4-1 loss the following year. all of a sudden the lakers are the best thing since sliced bread and faker fans are coming out of no where! i didnt see any of you guys here on this site a few years ago lol

[jaysmooth422]

The San Anphonio Sterns are not and have never been a dynasty.

They have never won 2 in a row and have never sucessfully defended their title. A good team, but not great by any accepted defintion. No dynasty.

HERE'S YOUR TOP TEN DYNASTIES IN THE NBA COURTESY OF SI.COM AND CNN

1. 1956-1966 Boston Celtics (35.25) - Bill Russell, Sam Jones, Bob Cousy and Red Auerbach won 9 titles in 10 years and had a 72% winning percentage over that period.

2. 1981-1991 Los Angeles Lakers (29.90) - Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar went to 8 finals and won 4 of them.

3. 1988-1998 Chicago Bulls (28.88) - Michael Jordan led his team to 6 titles in 6 trips over 8 years.

4. 1979-1989 Boston Celtics (24.96) - Larry Bird and co. went to five finals winning three of them. Celtics & Lakers in the 1980s is the best rivalry of all time.

5. 1997-2007 San Antonio Spurs (22.70) - The big fundamental, Tim Duncan, has gathered in 4 titles and counting.

6. 1964-1974 Los Angeles Lakers (22.40) - Jerry West and Elgin Baylor led this great team that almost was. Seven finals appearances, but only one title. They lost to the Celtics in 7 twice and the Knicks in 7 once. This is the highest rated team with only one title.

7. 1976-1986 Philadelphia 76ers (21.17) - Led by Julius Erving, they finally broke through in 1982 by sweeping the Lakers.

8. 1994-2004 Los Angeles Lakers (21.09) - Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant won three titles in three years.

9. 1966-1976 Boston Celtics (20.86) - Dynasty part 2 was bookended in 1976 with the fourth of four titles won during this ten year span. John Havlicek and Don Nelson were the only players here for all four.

10. 1955-1965 St. Louis Hawks (17.40) - Old school dynasty with Bob Pettit and Cliff Hagan making it to 8 conference finals and winning one title.