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If the Spurs had enjoyed the health that Detroit did with their starters this season they would've had the best record in the L. Pop's yet to lose a series when he's reached the Finals and look who's on the other sideline...
The "great" Pistons finished 1 game better than the Spurs, and they played in an Eastern Conference that boasts 4 winning teams. Plus, they were healthy all year (0 games missed by their top 6.)
Why is everyone picking the Pistons? If the Spurs are healthy at Finals time, it's anyone's series.
If the Spurs had enjoyed the health that Detroit did with their starters this season they would've had the best record in the L. Pop's yet to lose a series when he's reached the Finals and look who's on the other sideline...
Thank you, I was going to say the samething until I read your post.
They've been SO much better than a banged up TD and Manu that they finished a WHOPPING 1 game ahead of them.
I'm glad they didn't picked the Spurs, now they can go about and shut everybodys ass up.
That is true, the Pistons have been playing great all year, the Spurs have struggled at bit, injuries and so forth, which I think is weird considering all most of the players had rest during the off-season. Also, many are looking into the two games the Pistons played against the Spurs went overwhelmingly to the Pistons.
The Pistons are the choice to win it all, no disrespect to the Spurs.
But you do have those who aren't even picking the Spurs to go past the 2nd round, somehow Dallas has eclipsed the Spurs, Dallas who I felt faultered in the last few games of the season.
The games aren't played on paper, aren't played on Playstation, and aren't played by TV analysts. The games are played on the court, so let's go.
At this point the Pistons are playing the best basketball in the league so I think they should be the favorites. The question remains, do the spurs want it badly enough?
Thank you, I was going to say the samething until I read your post.
They've been SO much better than a banged up TD and Manu that they finished a WHOPPING 1 game ahead of them.
I'm glad they didn't picked the Spurs, now they can go about and shut everybodys ass up.
Yeah, if only the Spurs had no starter miss more than 2 games this season. You have TP playing at a high level. TD has shown that the mojo is back. Now we need Manu to find his groove. BB to lockdown es. Nazr to bring it in the paint and defensively. Horry to do his thing. NVE and Finley to bring some big shots. Beno to hump Barry on the sideline. It's coming together.
There are always surprises.
With the experience the Spurs have, for both starters and our bench, surprises are less apt to happen to us. Pop will find ways to kill "runs" by the opposition. There are scorers galore on our team who will come from behind quickly, should that happen to us.
Not sure we can say that about the other teams, other than Detroit. So yes, I look for some surprises. Milwaukee won't beat Detroit, but my guess is they'll take two and dispose of any swagger the Pistons show today. When the series moves to Milwaukee, the Pistons will be so confident, they'll lose two games there. It will then take the air out of them to win 2 out of 3. Which they will.
Either Indiana or the Nets will prove to be formidable opponents.
If you are sitting in Detroit, you have to be worried. Everyone has built the Pistons up so much that you would think the games shouldn't even be played. Well, they will be. Hang on to your hats.
There are always surprises.
THAT's what I'm talking about !!!!!! SPURS over deeeeetroit in 6!
In an almost mystical and mythical way, the Spurs won 63 games in the tougher Western conference, only one behind the consistent, impressive, better Pistons, with their superstar limping through his worst season ever and their sparkplug injured as well.
How did they do that? I agree that the Spurs have looked mediocre at times while winning. They could lose in the first round. I guess we'll just have to rely on their mystical powers.
now, for the record and in the interests of full disclosure, i'm one of those folks who think dallas beats us this year. even then, it was a bit disappointing to have no one pick the defending champs. plus, it was a glimmer of hope since i pretty much think whatever greg anthony says, the opposite is more likely.
Dertoit tanked the last 4 games of the season by playing x-tras & scrubs, but what matters mostly is how they came to San Antoinio and handily got a win during the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joepa
The "great" Pistons finished 1 game better than the Spurs, and they played in an Eastern Conference that boasts 4 winning teams. Plus, they were healthy all year (0 games missed by their top 6.)
Why is everyone picking the Pistons? If the Spurs are healthy at Finals time, it's anyone's series.
Thank you, I was going to say the samething until I read your post.
They've been SO much better than a banged up TD and Manu that they finished a WHOPPING 1 game ahead of them.
I'm glad they didn't picked the Spurs, now they can go about and shut everybodys ass up.
That is why people are picking the Pistons, they have a history of getting beaten and learning the lesson. Only to come back more hungry, more determined, and finally succeding to overcome the previous obstacle.
I know some of you may get mad, but in my honest opinion, the Spurs dont stand a chance against the Pistons if the finals go that way this year. I even feel as if after the Spurs losing the first 2 games in Detroit, will loose again the first game in Texas. I think the only thing that stands in the way of getting swept is how much pride & dertermination they have left in game four.
If you are still reading this that means you are a basketball fan and can respect my opinion, but please note 2 more things;
1. Last year at this same time I correctly picked San Antonio in seven.
2. Two years ago I picked Detroit to sweep Los Angeles.
My pick, Pistons in 5
regular season means NADA!
Spurs and Pistons both have lots to prove!
Spurs will prevail and show the world how BLACK this team really is!!!
SPURS in 6!
This year's Mavs is last year's Suns. They're fresh, new, and the media darlings. No big surprise there. As far as the Pistons go, they are the real deal. It really is their championship to lose as I can see it. They've played the best ball all year. They've been basically injury free all year, so I wonder how they would respond if one of their starters went down. I'll withhold picking anyone as of yet--too soon to tell and a lot can happen. The one thing I'm sure of, however, is I'll be rooting for the Spurs no matter what happens.
3. Last year, I said the Spurs would win after having my 5th whiskey sour. I'm hitting the liquor store in about a hour.
Anyways, the regular season games aren't anything to look to, the Spurs were not at full strength in either contest. I guess if Ginobili misses half the series and is gimpy the other half it will. Otherwise, keep on wishing, Piston Fan.
F legler...I F'n hate that clown...and I dont even care if he went with my boys...
I just want the rematch...and let the best team win
Before I forget, if Rasho Nesterovic sees more than 5 minutes in the Finals I'd be surprised.
Agreed. All Greg Anthony did last year was talk crap about the Spurs. He absolutely refused to give them any love. Even after game seven you could see him cringe to give them praise. It was comforting to see his reaction though.
Better hope your team isn't thinking that!!!
Last year, I got a huge boner right before the playoffs, followed by sores and weird hallucinations. Oh yeah, the Spurs are winning it all again!!!
No, you better hope.
How quickly you forget regular season doesn't mean jack. If you remember correctly, the Pistions beat the Spurs easily the year before during the regular season.
Ok, oh great one, I didn't know you could see the future. The Spurs should just give up.
Two great teams. Both championship tested. If both the Spurs and Pistons are fortunate enough to make it back to the NBA Finals, the series could easily go either way. But, there should be no surprise or feeling of disrespect that the Pistons are favored to win it this year.
1. Last year, the majority of analysts picked San Antonio over Detroit even though the Pistons were the defending champs.
2. Better record, no matter if it's by one game or 10 games, means HOMECOURT ADVANTAGE. That alone should give the edge to the Pistons, at least on paper. The Pistons were 37-4 at home, two losses coming in overtime, the last loss coming at the end of the season in a meaningless game in which the rookies and third string players closed out the game.
3. The regular seasons does not mean anything close to the post season, but it does mean something. It means HOMECOURT ADVANTAGE. The thing the Spurs had last year which is nice for a game 7. And, I hope no one is suggesting that the Spurs tanked the two meetings against the Pistons, especially the one at San Antonio. The regular season does not forecast what will happen in the post season, but at least give credit where credit is due. And, the season before, in 2004-05, the Spurs and the Pistons split the regular season series, and many Spurs fans pointed out that the Pistons win was also the game in which Tim Duncan severely sprained his ankle. Many a Spurs fan did not count that as the "Pistons beating the Spurs easily."
4. There's no argument that the Spurs have dealt with a lot more injury problems and the Pistons have been, for all in tense and purposes, injury free this season. But, to reference that and to say that the Spurs won only one fewer games ignores the fact that the Pistons locked up homecourt advantage with four regular season games left and tanked three of the last four games, two of which were against teams that were still playing for something. Meanwhile, the Spurs had to lock up homecourt in the Western Conference and ultimately won their last few garbage games against teams that were not in the playoffs. The Pistons could have easily played out the regular season and have won 66 or 67 games.
Like I said, two great teams. It would be great to see them both make it to the NBA Finals. But, it is not unfair assertion of most unbiased observers to favor the Detroit Pistons this year to win it all. I don't think it would be a crime to bet on the Spurs either. Based on the responses by some Spurs fans, you would think that the basketball analysts were picking the Chicago Bulls to win it over the Spurs.
If the Spurs had TD and Manu at their level of health currently all season, that's worth 5 extra wins. Anyways, they've found their health at the right time.
I am not trying to disrespect you. But would you please stop bringing up "if TD and Manu were 100%...."?? I think TD and Manu's health is the main reason those so called analysts pick detroit to win it all. Actually it's normal people all pick detroit because detroit has all the favor this year: HCA, health advantage, mental advantage.
Don't be mad. These prediction are always meaningless, they can't change the outcome. Like what you said: "they've found their health at the right time." We all hope that's gonna happen.
I enjoy analysts picking other teams than us, it just is that much better when we win it and they will know they were wrong.
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