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Is it just me or do we suddenly have a bunch of Rockets fans/trolls here?
Seems like they're multiplying by the day since the Scola thing.
Just like how it was supposed to be in 2007.
But you have a whole offseason to rest after the extra games.
Even if that is true, Tony Parker is evolving and will by 09 season be the leader of the team.
So then this isn't the year they decline.
We're still #1 so that doesn't matter at all. Suns got worse, Houston got better but I don't consider them contenders just yet, Dallas stayed the same which is kinda a good thing for them being how they have always matched up well against us. So our biggest problem is Dallas, but I still have full confidence that we can beat them in a 7-game series.
Is it just me or do we suddenly have a bunch of Rockets fans/trolls here?
Seems like they're multiplying by the day since the Scola thing.
With all the upgrades we made in the offseason you could have kept Scola. I still think the rockets would get rid of one of the big three, And when the season starts i'll put my V cash where my mouth is.Seriously if we were a challenge last year and had NOthing but Yao and Mcgrady it would be Ignorant to take us for granted now. I can't wait for the start of the season to put an end to this Spurs dominance talk with some on court action. That goes for Mav and sun fans as well. WE'RE COMING ES!!!!!
What is it with you people? Y'all are like toddlers talking about a driver's license. , first learn to get past the first round, THEN you can talk about unseating the three best teams in the league. There is a thing called "team chemistry" that Houston apparently thinks is developed around the time training camp ends. TMac, Yao, Bonzi, Scola (IF his game translates to the NBA) are a new group. Yes, there is talent in there, but that INDIVIDUAL talent means nothing if the players don't play as a team. If I remember correctly, it was only last year that TMac learned there were another four guys on the court.
You people are getting excited even before the season has started and are setting yourselves up for disappointment. The time to get excited is toward the second half of the season, when, and if, the TEAM (not the individual players) has actually shown it is good. Learn from a fan who has actually seen his team make it past the first round. A few times.
Anyone who says anything other than "Dallas" is smoking somethin' good.
Dallas, they're the only team to beat us in the PO's. I think if Housten is healthy they might give us a little trouble, but nothing big if we meet them in the PO's, it would probably be over in 5-6 games, unless if Manu throws the games for Scola's sake.
how about we make a trade again. We give you guys Alston for cash. How bout that? LOL
Ha, ha.
Lets not get excited about the start of the season b/c we don't have chemistry and we haven't got out of the first round..blah, blah, blah.
I am excited for the season to start.
I would appreciate not being lumped in with any trolls....I respect the Spurs immensely......
And I hope the Rockets can get to the Spurs level, but don't believe they are there yet.
I don't consider the Mavs a real contender......real contenders do not lose to number 8 seeds.
DD
sorry its gotta b _allas.....but because of the choke they hadda reacquire the silent "d" _ treatment!!!!!
I like the Spurs. Believe it or not i root for them 78 games a year.With that being said i think my Rockets are going to be the toughest compe ion in the west come playoff time. Last year i didn't think we had a chance because to much of the load was on Yao and Mcgrady. I think we overacheived with the load of sh$t we had for a supporting cast.This year with all the upgrades in talent the skies the limit. Trust me, the chemistry issues will work themselves out quicker than anyone will believe. If we as fans can see how deep this team is then don't you think the players are salivating to get on the court and get this thing running smoothly? No disrespect to the Mavs or Suns but this is not going to be the team your used to defeating with your superior depth. We now have the talent to go toe to toe with the best of them, and come out of it with a knockout. Unfortunately none of this can be resolved without the games being played.
My ranking on "how tough western conference teams will be in next playoffs" is :
1. Spurs
2. Suns
3. Mavs
4. Nuggets
5. Rockets
6. Jazz
7-9. Hornets/Lakers/Warriors
I really don't understand people at all, I guess. Dallas lost to GS. An eighth seed beat a #1 seed. Apparently, this means the end, cats and dogs living together, death on a pale horse, etc.
I have no love for the Mavericks, but I don't think the 2007 playoffs represented the end of the line, either. Let's face it: the Spurs choked in 2004. (I'm sure many will disagree.) At any rate, the point is that the Spurs bounced back and won the le again the next year.
Obviously, the 2007-08 Mavericks do not have the same wealth of experience that the 2004-05 Spurs had, but it's not like they have never been to the Finals, either.
Difference is, the Mavs felt like they deserved the trophy, and didn't have to earn it. For example, Dirk only scored 8 points in the game 6 against GS: you've got to understand now, that Dirk must seriously be questioning himself and his team, with his comments how "if we lose game 4 our season is over" etc etc.
Onto the Rockets, someone said the sky's the limit, and I believe that: thing is, who is going to be the facilitator, and can these guys develop strong enough chemistry to get them to the finals?
Usuals with Adelmam he have Webber and Divac and Miller be passer.
Scola and Yao very good with pass.
So this mean Scola and Yao be the one plays play maker.
Unfortunately the Blazers will have to wait until 2008 to be the best team in the Western Conference. It's okay though. Time is on our side.
The Sonics in the mid 90's choked twice in the first round in back to back years after winning 60 plus games in each regular season.
They then won 64 games, swept a 2 time champion, and took a loaded 72 win Bulls team to 6 games in the Finals.
The Mavs are always going to be a factor.
I think the Clippers are gonna take the Spurs next year and be Kings of the WEST!!!
Mavs.
Phoenix Mercury.
All very good points. To clarify, I don't think the Mavs can win the championship. I do think they will be the raspberry seed in the Spurs' teeth in June. It's easier to play spoiler than win it all. The Mavs are also capable of extending a series, which is never good (greater chance of something going wrong).
Did anyone watch Mark Cuban in Dancing with the Stars?
Actually, he is better than I thought.
I shall be waiting to watch the resurgence of Bonzi Wells under his old coach. Coach A will have Bonzi playing like this again. And...the Spurs have no answer for him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uca66cK-WrA
Golden State Warriors without a doubt.
He was almost voted off tonight!
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