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  1. 12-09-2008 #1
    spurscenter
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    sorry so random

    Would like to hear your take for 2 teams in the 2009 NBA Finals ...


    anyhow, was discussing NBA history with a sports reporter and he made some interesting points, I think we all forget....

    The last Western Conference team to win a championship other than Spurs and Lakers is Houston Rockets WAY BACK in 1995. 14 years ago!

    Crazy.

    Furtermore, the last Western Conference team to win other than Lakers, Spurs or Rockets is Seattle SuperSonics in 1979. 30 years ago!

    So its been all Lakers, Spurs and Rockets winning championships for the West since 1979. 3 (WC) teams in almost 30 years.

    Pretty Remarkable for the Spurs especially having the last Western Conf. NBA championship since 2003.



    Historic odds say it has to be Spurs, Lakers or Rockets this year.....

    Such a crap shoot this year, though.

    Without your homer hats, who do u see in the 2009 Finals?
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  2. 12-09-2008 #2
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  3. 12-09-2008 #3
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    Lakers vs Celtics, Los Angeles wins.
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  4. 12-09-2008 #4
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    I'll go with Lakers/Cavs in the finals.
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    Spurs/Cavs --> this would be my dream finals this year. It will be tough to beat the Lakers in the Playoffs but I'm pretty content that the Spurs can defeat them. In the East there's only the Cavs and Celtics who can win it all imho. Either way, the Finals will go to 7 games, even with the Spurs playing the Cavs, they look just perfect right now with their tough defense. I don't think the Lakers have a shot at winning the Finals though. When they face a tough defending Eastern Conference team like the Celtics and Cavs they will break down.
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  8. 12-09-2008 #8
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    Still to many games to be played. But if the POs started today. I think I like our chances more then if they started much later down the road. Both Phil and Doc have both their teams playing so so basketball so that they dont peak right now. And look at their records. That will only make them twice as hard in a few months. As for us we still may continue to make strides. But we all know whats gonna happen once the games starting counting(lose and go home). They're gonna take straight to Timmy like last season. And then we're gonna have to outscore teams. It will be our 3 point shots because the both the lakers and Celtics have defenses you dont just drive in on at will. Against they're layups and short jump shots. In basketball a layup is easier to make then a 3 point shot. (except for Ime,Bruce and a host of players on our squad who can make 3s and not layups). No more, no less.
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    Without a doubt, it has to be Spurs vs Cavs. And we beat the crap out of Cavs. We sweep them again. Let the world "Witness" the Spurs odd-year phenomena.

    Beating the Lakers in the WCF will be especially sweet!

    Go Spurs Go!!!!
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    Spurs vs Magics


    Spurs win by 4 to 2.
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    I hope it'd be Spurs/Pistons
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    Garnett vs Duncan
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    Classic in the making

    Spurs vs Celtics.
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    Spurs over Celtics
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    Spurs vs Celtics is my pick ... would be another dream come true, like SA v Detroit. Think about it ...

    Our Big 3 vs. C's Big 3 ... but which is the key matchup? I'd say the most hyped would be Tim v KG, but who knows if that is what it would really come down to and not Pierce v. Whoever (Bowen? Manu? Doubled? All of the above?)

    Tough defense from both sides. The Spurs don't have the athleticism the Celtics have on that side of the floor but we could get them out of their comfort zone better than anyone else would.

    The battle of the coaches would no doubt swing in Pop's favor, but it would be the chance of a lifetime for Doc to prove himself as more than a coattail rider if he could throw some of Pop's schemes off.

    And did I mention TD v KG, in the Finals head to head? Manu vs Pierce? I dunno if it'd equal LA v BOS, but you know a few more people than our usual would be tuning in.

    That's my take on it.
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    Spurs beat Cavs in the 2009 Finals
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    It has to be Spurs winning over the Celtics is 6 games
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    Spurs vs. Magic is my dream Finals - my two favorite teams. Of course I would root for the Spurs.
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    I would love to see Spurs - Celtics in the Finals but I have a feeling it will be Lakers - Cavs...
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    I'll go with Lakers vs. Cavs. Although I hope it would be the Spurs...
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    Lakers vs Cavs would be sweet.
    Spurs vs Celtics would be epic.
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    Wow so much love for the cavs !!
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