Since when did Detroit's offense become so good?

[samikeyp]

I know it is not on the border, but it might as well be. Sorry, for the double entendre. I know they are tough to translate. Comprende?

SA folks are sure touchy.

not touchy at all...we just don't like racists.

[samikeyp]

Do you kiss you mom with that mouth? Speaks volumes.

this from the guy that spews racist crap?

[The Mask]

I certainly wouldn't kiss yours.

My Mom passed away from Cancer last year, jackass. You a smart one, Sparky.

[SPARKY]

Next time don't talk about SPARKY's mother.

[jochhejaam]

Offense: 92 points a game.

Defense: 86 points a game.

God does that just look boring.

Not only have the Spurs cored more they have a larger margin of victory compared to the Pistons.

It's actually 93 and 89 for the Pistons
and 96 and 88 for the Spurs

96 and 88...? That's so much more exciting than 93 and 89...

[The Mask]

this from the guy that spews racist crap?

Easy Chico, It's all in fun. Nothing I posted was racist. Just pointing out obvious demographics and having some fun. It is obvious that Spurs fans have heard this before and are sensitive.

[samikeyp]

96 and 88...? That's so much more exciting than 93 and 89...

Its never boring when you win.

[The Mask]

Next time don't talk about SPARKY's mother.

Sparky's getting upset!!!!

[SPARKY]

Sparky's getting upset!!!!

Upset about...?

[bdubya]

That's nice, yet since some want to draw conclusions based on the performance of the Spurs and the Pistons against one team in last year's postseason we should at least recognize a key injury.

Try again.

The injury was definitely a factor, but are you saying that Malone's knee was the difference between the Lakers squeaking past the Spurs, and getting DOMINATED by the Pistons? That having gotten all the way to the finals, the combined skill and determination of Kobe, Shaq, Payton (along with Fisher and all the role players) was DWARFED by Malone's knee? That's just weird, man.

I agree, that's not all that great a measuring stick, but then neither is regular-season stats compiled in different conferences. Me, I'll be drawing conclusions based on the GAMES, but I do think some of your fans are in for a big surprise.

[The Mask]

Upset about...?

Not a Sienfeld fan huh? You used third person

[SPARKY]

The injury was definitely a factor, but are you saying that Malone's knee was the difference between the Lakers squeaking past the Spurs, and getting DOMINATED by the Pistons? That having gotten all the way to the finals, the combined skill and determination of Kobe, Shaq, Payton (along with Fisher and all the role players) was DWARFED by Malone's knee? That's just weird, man.

I agree, that's not all that great a measuring stick, but then neither is regular-season stats compiled in different conferences. Me, I'll be drawing conclusions based on the GAMES, but I do think some of your fans are in for a big surprise.

Without Malone the Laker interior D and frontcourt rotation was messed up. Malone is a bas , but he was a damn good one for them up to the point he was out. Without him giving them 40 minutes a night the Lakers were a significantly different team.

It's hard to pretend otherwise.

[samikeyp]

Nothing I posted was racist

lets see...

A letdown of landmark in the Alamo and lots of illegals. Will the last American out of SA please bring the flag.

Easy Chico

I know they are tough to translate. Comprende?

Only if they are helping your Mom sweep up at Walmart after her shift.

assuming all of us in SA are hispanic, assuming we are all dumb, assuming that we are all of the same mindset and think alike. Some racism, some just plain ignorance. Why is it that if someone disagrees with something you say..its "being touchy" but if you disagree with someone its not?

[SWC Bonfire]

Without Malone the Laker interior D and frontcourt rotation was messed up. Malone is a bas , but he was a damn good one for them up to the point he was out. Without him giving them 40 minutes a night the Lakers were a significantly different team.

It's hard to pretend otherwise.

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[jochhejaam]

Its never boring when you win.

I appreciate that and thank you for the compliment sami.

GOOOOOOOOO PISTONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChumpDumper]

I'll give the Piston fans one thing -- they are consistent.

Win or lose, cars will burn.

[samikeyp]

You are welcome....it was a compliment for both teams. We hear a lot about the Spurs being boring...well, if boring means winning...I am all for it!

[samikeyp]

Did Detroit burn cars last year? I know LA did, but I don't remember Detroit doing it.

[SPARKY]

Piston fan down for the count.

[Pistons < Spurs]

I thought this thread was about basketball. So much other ridiculious being brought into it.


back to the topic:

How can the Spurs stop us from scoring?

I'm curious to hear the Spurs will be able to contail Rip. Bowen is a great defender prolly the best in the league (other than Ben!!!) but I don't see him being able to keep up with Rips constant movement. I see Bowen gettin a few quick fouls. Manu will also spend some time coverin Rip but I think we would love that matchup.

Can Manu defend Tay. Tay has some nice post moves, and with his legnth, can even get it off over Duncan.

Ben...yes I'm gonna mention Big Ben in an offensive discussion...LOL....but seriously, if Sheed steps up like he needs to, he will demand TD attention. Ben then is open for al the little dump passes to him, and offensive rebound opportunities. I do not expect a ton from Ben. But I do think he will get us 12-15 pts a game.

Billups will be able to score on TP whenever he really wants. There is just no way he can do a thing to stop him.

If Sheed plays up to his ability, he can have a very nice balanced game both inside and out. But just don't let him get on fire w/ them 3's!

Again, I like our matchups. We all know that the Spurs are a very good team. But I think we will be able to take advantage of alot of mismatches.

[SPARKY]

If Piston fan is pinning their hopes on an offensive "mismatch" for Ben Wallace it's going to be a painful week or so for them.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, we've heard this head-to-head matchup stuff the last three teams' fans too.

We're 0-3 in the paper playoffs.

[samikeyp]

I thought this thread was about basketball. So much other ridiculious being brought into it.

Agreed.

My rebuttal to your very good points.

Bowen will be on Rip but Manu should take turns on him as well. Bowen, IMO, is the best perimeter defender out there. He should be able to stay with Rip. Hopefully Rip trying to stay with Manu will tire him about a bit. Billups/Parker to me is a wash. Billups is bigger but Parker is faster. Billups can't stay with Parker all the time and if Billups posts Parker up, TP is in trouble. I agree with you about Ben, Sheed and Tim. This is where Mohammed is going to come in and put a body on Ben or Rasheed. I think the Spurs bench is deeper and that is where the game is won. It will not be a cakewalk by any sense of the word.

[SPARKY]

Piston fan also seems to have forgotten (assuming they even recognize) Mohammed. Parker's a slightly better defender than Piston fan seems to understand. Billups hasn't exactly lit Parker up during their previous meetings so it's curious that all of a sudden that's such a one-sided matchup.

Spurs' team defense is the best in basketball and they've certainly faced much more offensive talent on the court than the Pistons. How exactly are the Pistons going to create any offense when they will have few opportunities to penetrate and score in transition?

[SWC Bonfire]

Pistons like to pick&roll some. The only pick&roll shooter that the spurs have had trouble with was Ray Allen, and yet the Spurs won that series. No way any of the Pistons can match Allen offensively, and the switchoff defender will be someone like Manu, who is a better defender than most of the players in the Eastern Conf.

Oh, yeah - Spurs won that series, even with Allen going nuts and scoring every time he touched the ball.