The Most Epic Battle of The Century if the Spurs Face the Celtics in the Finals?

[JamStone]

And it'd prove if anyone still has any doubts who the superior PF is, since years went by with "Kg doesn't have the supporting cast or else..." drivel

Right, because team versus team will prove which individual player is better.

And, what if god forbid the Celtics were to win the series? Would that make anyone believe KG is better than TD?

It would only prove it in your mind "if" the Spurs were to win the series. If the Celtics were to win, there's no way you'd concede that KG is the better PF.

[m33p0]

Newsflash Piston ass kisser...These arent the same Pistons anymore. They will make the ECF if they get fortunate enough and wish the next team (which will be Boston as long as they are healthy) good luck in the finals. It is a new yearly tradition for the Pistons.

ass-kisser my ass, ass boy. if you do not agree on the similarities on both team's philosophy, how would you describe detroit's approach to basketball today?

they sure as can't outscore anyone. they rely on defense. too bad they had flip to guide them last year who, in game 5, failed to take the ball out of bronbron's hands. then followed it up the next game by doubling him everytime without mixing up the defense. in my opinion, the pistons' failure last year was not the fault of the players, but by poor coaching by flip which is something that can be fixed or learned from and hopefully, they do. you're welcome to refute that.

and excuse me for giving the pistons props. they gave us one heck of series in '05 and because of that, i still feel that that finals was the sweetest of them all. aside from the absence of ben wallace and larry brown, they are still basically the same team that i respected.

[Shaolin-Style]

It would only prove it in your mind "if" the Spurs were to win the series. If the Celtics were to win, there's no way you'd concede that KG is the better PF.

You obviously don't know how I think, don't presume to.

KG's stats have always been great and often better than TD's though he hasn't changed the game as TD has. Nothings going to change my mind that Duncan was the best PF for the past decade, but if KG gets a championship this season especially from the Spurs he'd edge Duncan out in the here and now at the very least, barring any injuries to either of them that kept them sidelined.

[SouthernFried]

East sucks. only 3 teams above .500, while the west have 9 teams above .500. Only the Division leaders in the east have freakin' winning records.

Spurs, or any, western conference team going to the finals will have a much tougher road. Boston should get there fairly easily. (no offense Detroit, just mho)

Boston is scary good. I agree. And with such an easy conference, they should be able to win it a lot easier, and prolly with fewer injuries than anyone out of the West. Who does that help more? Could be argued both ways.

It's a two-edged sword. They wont have quite the trial-by-fire any team from the West will have. It's gonna be a war out West. From the beginning of the playoffs till the end. Boston will prolly get a couple relatively easy playoff rounds. Not so in the West.

Boston vs Spurs. Yeah...that would rock. Could it rival the Spurs/Detroit series? That would be tuff.

But it would sure make the NBA Marketing people bueno happy.

[Reggie Miller]

From 2003-2005, the Pistons were the most frightening team in the league. By frightening, I mean capable of beating you in a new way every night in a series. They may have been the only team I have ever seen in the expansion era that had five starters significantly better than league average on both ends of the floor. Teams don't usually have that luxury, and they are fortunate to create 4 mismatches over the course of an entire series. The Pistons rather handily disposed of some of the best ever Pacers teams. The Pistons also came within 12 minutes of beating the best overall of the Spurs' championship squads.

I hate the Pistons, but I respect them.

[meta2007]

Celtics must defeat Raptors and Pistons first! Raptors are more talented, and Pistons have more playoff experience!

[ancestron]

Yeah the Raptors are doing a lot better lately, they handed Dallas their ass last night.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Honestly I don't think the Celtics can win 3 games against the Spurs in a 7game series. But that's just my opinion.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

From 2003-2005, the Pistons were the most frightening team in the league. By frightening, I mean capable of beating you in a new way every night in a series. They may have been the only team I have ever seen in the expansion era that had five starters significantly better than league average on both ends of the floor. Teams don't usually have that luxury, and they are fortunate to create 4 mismatches over the course of an entire series. The Pistons rather handily disposed of some of the best ever Pacers teams. The Pistons also came within 12 minutes of beating the best overall of the Spurs' championship squads.

I hate the Pistons, but I respect them.

I totally agree - for some reason I have the Pistons above all the other Spurs potential contenders - granted now without Ben Wallace they are a little gimped there but still have players like McDyess that contribute well. I think the series with Pistons 2 years ago was scary as - I could never count them out until the last game ended. They were very close as well and I still consider Billups top 2 PG in the league - that dude is clutch.

[bostonguy]

ass-kisser my ass, ass boy. if you do not agree on the similarities on both team's philosophy, how would you describe detroit's approach to basketball today?

they sure as can't outscore anyone. they rely on defense. too bad they had flip to guide them last year who, in game 5, failed to take the ball out of bronbron's hands. then followed it up the next game by doubling him everytime without mixing up the defense. in my opinion, the pistons' failure last year was not the fault of the players, but by poor coaching by flip which is something that can be fixed or learned from and hopefully, they do. you're welcome to refute that.

and excuse me for giving the pistons props. they gave us one heck of series in '05 and because of that, i still feel that that finals was the sweetest of them all. aside from the absence of ben wallace and larry brown, they are still basically the same team that i respected.

The Pistons of 2005 are dead. This team isnt the force they once were. Like I said they have a new role now if anything. Make the ECF and wish the next team good luck in the NBA Finals. That team will be Boston as long as they stay healthy.

[The_Game]

Celtics must defeat Raptors and Pistons first! Raptors are more talented, and Pistons have more playoff experience!

Raptors more talented? at what? the Raps are decent but have a 2nd rate guy as their best player...they are going nowhere but out in the first round.

[JamStone]

You obviously don't know how I think, don't presume to.

KG's stats have always been great and often better than TD's though he hasn't changed the game as TD has. Nothings going to change my mind that Duncan was the best PF for the past decade, but if KG gets a championship this season especially from the Spurs he'd edge Duncan out in the here and now at the very least, barring any injuries to either of them that kept them sidelined.

I stand corrected if that would be your sincere reaction. I find it hard to believe many if any Spurs fans at all would concede KG is the better power forward or player if the Celtics were to end up beating the Spurs in this year's NBA Finals.

But, it is curious how you clarify "hear and now" with the hypothetical if the Celtics were to win whereas when your original comment didn't specifically talk about who the superior PF is "here and now."

[JamStone]

The Pistons of 2005 are dead. This team isnt the force they once were. Like I said they have a new role now if anything. Make the ECF and wish the next team good luck in the NBA Finals. That team will be Boston as long as they stay healthy.

Let your team actually do something relevant before running your mouth.

Boston has great talent and their role players are underrated. They've had a great start. That isn't doing yet. Let's see how the Celtics handle some adversity, a Western Conference road trip, and better compe ion before anointing them for anything. I actually have a lot of respect for KG and Paul Pierce. I like them as players. It's talking fans like you that get on my nerve. Your team hasn't done in two decades. A little realistic humility wouldn't hurt.