Actually, I think that is valid. They way Detroit has played the last two games, they seem to want it more. That is not an insult to Detroit.Quote:
'They just didn't want it more than the Pistons'?
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Actually, I think that is valid. They way Detroit has played the last two games, they seem to want it more. That is not an insult to Detroit.Quote:
'They just didn't want it more than the Pistons'?
Yeah, but we said the same thing about SA in Games 1 and 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by samikeyp
and seemed to be true at the time. Detroit so far has proven otherwise.
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Originally Posted by SWC Bonfire
OOooooo.....Dannny Ferrrrrrry......... :cooldevil
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Originally Posted by SWC Bonfire
:lmao
Right now, the Pistons are simply playing better than the Spurs.
Much better.
But, no point saying who the Best Team is until one of them wins, right?
Don't say Danny Ferry! She will get distracted! :)
In case you forgot...you must earn it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by HULKAROCK
Detroit was backed into a corner with no way out except over our face...they walked over it. If Spurs get backed into a corner...expect the same reaction...Spurs are unbeatable when they play their best...I don't give a damn what Detroit does. The style of play will change when they come back here and Pistons won't be able to change that. Utmost respect to Detroit for responding the way they did, but Spurs still win this series...it won't be easy!
For the majority of you.
YOU ARE ALL PATHETIC!
HOW CAN YOU LOSE FAITH ON THE SPURS?!
YOU ARE ALL WHAT I CALL "BANDWAGON WANNABE SPURS FANS".
As soon as they win, win, win...you all jump the bandwagon..
but when they lose a few...you all bail, bail, bail!
It's nowhere near over. They will WIN the series.
If they win on the road this Sunday, it's a major advantage.
If they lose on Sunday, they still have home court advantage...and yet you all doubt they'll win?
Shame on you people...
"All aboard...bandwagon fans departing San Antonio, destination no-man's-land" where you all belong!
Where is your HEART?!
I 'm still wearing my Spur shirt around the town and preaching the word. They the (Pistons ) won't now way in Hell stay that hot. There will be a let down ..its comming...
The only thing that worries me is if it goes to a game 7. Yes, I know the Spurs will HCA, but when was the last time a Spurs team actually played in a game 7? This would be new territory for this team. Sure they've played in elimintation games before, but I can only imagine the pressure of "if you win this game you're the champions, if you lose the Pistons are the champions". Detroit would have the advantage in terms of that experience. I still think the Spurs will win in 6, but a game 7 makes me nervous.
And there it is...Detroit still has to win a game on the road so all this talk of it being over or Detroit about to punish the Spurs is ridiculous...It's a 3 game series and Detroit has to win 2 of 3 just like SA, with SA getting 2 at home...Winner of Game 5 has huge advantage going back to San Antonio as we all know...Advantage San Antonio, for now
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Originally Posted by FCBarca
Good synopsis.
Do you think Detroit has the advantage of momentum at this point?
Of course detroit has the advantage of momentum.. the last two box scores make that quite clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadDog73
Detroit has shown they can outplay the spurs, now it's just a matter of follow through. As always, the meaningless stats (Nobody scores 90 against the spurs in the finals, nobody wins the middle three at home, nobody wins a game 7 on the road) are falling by the wayside. Next will be the myth of pistons can't win in san antonio. The pistons have taken the spurs best shot and solved them. Pistons in six.
I don't believe in momentum. Every player has his good days and bad days. I do believe that some players can't handle the pressure in the playoffs.
Like the old cliche goes, 'It is what it is' as far as momentum goes...I really believe Game 5 is for all the marbles, momentum or otherwise...SA wins, we start looking for a new coach...Detroit wins, we start looking for a new coach...It's all the same really :lol
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Originally Posted by FCBarca
Except that looking for a new coach with 2 Championships in a row is easier to swallow, isn't it?
I've been meaning to ask this, what are Piston fans feelings on next year?
Do you think Larry as done all he can do with this team, and the new coach will still keep Detroit in Final Contention?
Or do you think this could be the Pistons last huzza for awhile?
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Originally Posted by MadDog73
Bias prevails of course but this team, IMHO, is built to contend just as long as San Antonio will...The building blocks are there already and guys like Tayshaun & Ben are still getting better...And while Darko remains a cocktail joke, Piston fans are fully behind this kid...He's got a lot of upside and has a bright future, hopefully he'll get playing time under the next coach (Another advantage to seeing LB leave)...Carlos Delfino is no Manu but he has a lot of intangibles that is going to make him a great part of the Pistons for some time as well.
That being said, LB has done what he never could do anywhere else...He won it all...He's peaked in so far as someone with OCD like he has can...The guy is starved for a new challenge, he simply gets bored in one place for any period of time...Spurs fans must remember that with him as well...I think he craves the challenge and now with Detroit there's not a lot of challenge for him...Strange, I know...But as it is, the guy has worn out his welcome in Detroit with all his constant flirtations and his apparent disdain for the foreign born players.
Do I think the Pistons will continue to contend for the title?...Absolutely...Will they be as sound a team as they have been under LB?...Very hard to say, honestly...I would never dream of discounting what LB has done in Detroit, he definitely took them to the next level that Carlisle frankly could not...But like in any sport, challenge is part of the game and it'll be a new challenge to win with Saunders or whomever takes over for LB....The mantra is played out to be sure but 'Playing the Right Way' really has been what this team has been about under LB...I hope it continues.
Don't the contracts of Prince, Ben, as well as Chauncey expire in 06?Quote:
Originally Posted by FCBarca
I don't care if the Spurs play the Pistons on their home court or in their backyards, if the Pistons continue to close down the lanes on defense and keep Parker and Ginobili from driving to the basket I just can't see the Spurs winning another game.
It's as if there were doors to each driving lane and the Pistons have slammed them shut tight and deadbolt locked them because there's absolutely no room for the Spurs to get to the basket.
Sa Needs To Stop Being Intimidated And Playing Scared. Have The Will To Action And Take The Piston's Will To Win. Stop Playing Nice And Show What Is Like To Hurt. We Have Champions On Our Team, So It's Time To Show It. Win In 6.
Just to let you know since Larry Brown came to the Pistons, they are undefeated in elimination games :)
About the Pistons next year, i expect Joe D to make a few moves in the off season to deepen our bench and we will be a contender again next year.
Man i would love for Darko to get some more playing time though.
Did you guys see the bucket he made when he came into the game? I was impressed, sure it was against your guys deep bench players but I was geeked for him to come out and be agressive like that.
I would also like to see Dupree get some playing time that guy is awesome, the few times ive seen him actually get to play he brought high energy to the game, he can jump out of the gym.
I ain't throwin in no damn towel. And I'm glad I've been away and therefore missedthe mass exodus if it has occured.
I'm sticking with my Spurs thru hell and highwater adn I still believ that we can and will win this series! Were Detroit fans dropping like flies when we when they were down 2 games? no. So why would a Spurs fan??? Like we've never lost games before.
p a t h e t i c
I'm rootin, cheering and praying for my team all the damn way weather it be a victory parade down the riverwalk or a titanic like sinking.
I'm sticking by my boys!