Who will win the le?

[Pistons < Spurs]

So? the 2 sides we not as lopsided as they are this year. The only way an east team wins is if they get really hot come finals hot. But Dallas, PHX, San Antonio, and Hosuton are just to talented.

You're crazy if you think the Pistons don't match up well with all 3 of those teams. Detroit can beat all 3 of them, and in my honest opinion, Dallas would be the easiest of the 3.

[himat]

You're crazy if you think the Pistons don't match up well with all 3 of those teams. Detroit can beat all 3 of them, and in my honest opinion, Dallas would be the easiest of the 3.

I would have to agree. What the Suns and Spurs don't have that the Pistons do have are 2 good post players. Dirk has to play D, and Sheed and Webber are great passers.

[Amarelooms]

I would have to agree. What the Suns and Spurs don't have that the Pistons do have are 2 good post players. Dirk has to play D, and Sheed and Webber are great passers.

Piston fan agrees...imagine that

[himat]

Piston fan agrees...imagine that

What? The Pistons have 2 good post players to go against Dirk. Tim Duncan is a better defender than Dirk so Sheed and C Webb are not as threatening to the Spurs as they are to the Mavs. Suns don't care about defense anyways, but Amare is just as good as a defender as Dirk as well.

[Tippecanoe]

this thread is pointless. i might as well vote for the New Orleans Hornets as the 2007 NBA Champs.

[LakeShow]

this thread is pointless. i might as well vote for the New Orleans Hornets as the 2007 NBA Champs.

Not true, if you chose the Hornets, the point could be made that you're an idiot!

[Udrihlooms]

If it's not the Spurs, then next year our bragging rights will be seriously dented: Spurs 3 rings >>>> Mav's 1 ring.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

the Mavs

[RonMexico]

Thank god for March Madness because I can take my winning bracket right now as consolation for these two recent Suns blowouts

[monosylab1k]

Thank god for March Madness because I can take my winning bracket right now as consolation for these two recent Suns blowouts

my bracket's ed. I had Wisconsin and Texas both in the Final Four.

[RonMexico]

I actually had Wisconsin losing to UNLV... but I did have Texas beating North Carolina...

[ponky]

What? The Pistons have 2 good post players to go against Dirk. Tim Duncan is a better defender than Dirk so Sheed and C Webb are not as threatening to the Spurs as they are to the Mavs. Suns don't care about defense anyways, but Amare is just as good as a defender as Dirk as well.

yeah, i don't think dirk would be defending the pistons' big guys in the paint, we have two bigs who can get some blocks and rebounds in the paint as well

[ponky]

If it's not the Spurs, then next year our bragging rights will be seriously dented: Spurs 3 rings >>>> Mav's 1 ring.

weak

[mardigan]

New Jersey, word

[Pistonfan1]

yeah, i don't think dirk would be defending the pistons' big guys in the paint, we have two bigs who can get some blocks and rebounds in the paint as well

Then who will Dirk guard if it isnt Sheed or Webber? Unless you Play Damp at PF and Diop at Center and slide Dirk to the 3 and Howard to the 2.

[mabber]

Then who will Dirk guard if it isnt Sheed or Webber? Unless you Play Damp at PF and Diop at Center and slide Dirk to the 3 and Howard to the 2.

Dirk will guard both those guys. Webber is an easy guard for Dirk. Dirk can hold his own against Sheed as well. He shut Sheed down in the 2nd half yesterday. Avery challenged him at halftime and he came thru which is not always the case with Dirk on defense.

[monosylab1k]

Dirk can hold his own against Sheed as well.

Anybody can hold their own against Sheed. Just back off and let him constantly throw up that ridiculous three pointer that never seems to go in.

He was so much better back when he knew he was a post player and wasn't delusional enough to think that shooting jumpers all game was his strong suit.

[Chris Childs]

1. Miami- unless Wade can contribute like he can, no chance.
2. Dallas- should be the favorite, but will somehow choke it away.
3. Detroit- should reach the finals despite Flip Saunders.
3a San Antonio- have lost a step, but are the best bet to defeat Dallas in the West.
4. Phoenix- until Steve Nash can lockdown Bernie from "Weekend at Bernies", pass.
5. Utah- too inexperienced
6. Houston- if they can avoid Dallas until the WCF, maybe.
7. Cleveland- I can see them losing in the East 1st round.
8. Los Angeles- can win a round, maybe two, but that's it.
9. Chicago- depending if Deng was involved, they dropped the ball on Gasol.
10. Washington- hah.
11. other- The New York Knicks

NBA Champion: The New York Knicks

Why the not?

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[monosylab1k]

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He's Jay in' Mariotti....ever watch ESPN?

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[mabber]

Anybody can hold their own against Sheed. Just back off and let him constantly throw up that ridiculous three pointer that never seems to go in.

He was so much better back when he knew he was a post player and wasn't delusional enough to think that shooting jumpers all game was his strong suit.

I agree. Also, in most tough, close games Sheed has a call that goes against him that pisses him off and really takes him out of his game. He was not much of a factor yesterday during the 4th quarter as he was so pissed off. I read that he was also pissed at his coach for matching the Mavs and going small. He really should keep that to himself. He's such a great talent but is such an ignorant punk that It's almost surprising the Pistons won a le with him. I think he was at his best during the finals against the Spurs but the Pistons didn't pull that series out.

[mardigan]

Pacers all the way, Dunleavy Jr playoff and finals MVP

[JamStone]

Anybody can hold their own against Sheed. Just back off and let him constantly throw up that ridiculous three pointer that never seems to go in.

He was so much better back when he knew he was a post player and wasn't delusional enough to think that shooting jumpers all game was his strong suit.

Rasheed is shooting .346 from 3PT range this season. Last season, he shot .357 from 3PT range.

Some of the players Rasheed shoots better than from 3PT range this season: LeBron James, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Mike Bibby, Allen Iverson, Deron Williams, Jamal Crawford, Baron Davis, Caron Butler, Carmelo Anthony, Devin Harris, Michael Finley, Robert Horry.

[JamStone]

I agree. Also, in most tough, close games Sheed has a call that goes against him that pisses him off and really takes him out of his game. He was not much of a factor yesterday during the 4th quarter as he was so pissed off. I read that he was also pissed at his coach for matching the Mavs and going small. He really should keep that to himself. He's such a great talent but is such an ignorant punk that It's almost surprising the Pistons won a le with him. I think he was at his best during the finals against the Spurs but the Pistons didn't pull that series out.

Actually, when Rasheed gets pissed off, more times than not it makes him player better.

[monosylab1k]

Rasheed is shooting .346 from 3PT range this season. Last season, he shot .357 from 3PT range.

Some of the players Rasheed shoots better than from 3PT range this season: LeBron James, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Mike Bibby, Allen Iverson, Deron Williams, Jamal Crawford, Baron Davis, Caron Butler, Carmelo Anthony, Devin Harris, Michael Finley, Robert Horry.

Take a look at his numbers in Portland and then tell me he needs to be shooting jumpers.

If I'm the Mavs, I let Rasheed take jumpers all night long.

[RonMexico]

Rasheed should not be shooting jumpers.

Debate over.