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Wow. I am utterly amazed at all the so-called Spurs fans ready to throw in the towel already. The series is now tied. That's all. The Spurs are not down 3-2, late in the 4Q, trailing by 30.
Come on people.
One thing that needs mentioning is the fact that Detroit must still win one (or maybe even two) games in San Antonio. A feat they have not accomplished in these playoffs or all season. On the road, Detroit becomes a different animal than they are at home. They are nearly unbeatable at home with a record of 9-2 this post-season, yet their road record stinks: 4-6.
I STILL say they'll win in 6, but if Detroit manages to take game #5, the Spurs will ein in 7.
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Actually, the Pistons are 5-6 on the road in the playoffs. But you're right; They must win in SA. I say that if the Spurs win Game 5 it is over. If the Pistons win, I give them a 60% chance of stealing one of the two in Texas.
The Stones won in Miami.. Teams have won in S/A this year. They are a good road team. Momentum will play a huge role. Confidence also.
Whoever wins game 5 will win the series. No matter where they are playing at.
Miami won game 5. Then they lost two in a row, including one at home.
Mad dog but that was b/c Wade got hurt & wasn't the same player destroying DET.
Wade has a nice jumper which made DET's DEF still have to respect & defend which allowed him to still attack the rim effectively.
Problem with TP is his jumper is inconsistent & DET knows this, he's not as effective when made solely a jump shooter.
SoundTheToll, very respectable post. I couldn't agree with you more!
They did not have the 2-3-2 format, had they had that format, miami would be in Finals.
That's the silliest thing I've ever heard. If you can only win 2-2-1-1-1 and not 2-3-2, you don't deserve to win and advance.
Miami didn't win because Shaq and Wade were not 100% and they didn't have enough depth to play hard for 7 games.
That shouldn't be SA's problem. They're deeper and more talented than the Pistons. Pistons got hot last night, and early, so by the time the Spurs had any shred of a run in them, they were able to squelch it. How many times did the Spurs play excellent D and force the Pistons into tough shots at the buzzer of the shot clock - I counted at least 5 times. But that won't happen all series long. Pistons are inconsistant on offense.
They wanted Game 4 more. I don't know why the Spurs didn't want Game 4, but they didn't. By the time they started playing like they did, it was too late.
I think Manu and Tim wil bounce back in Game 5. I am encouraged by the fact that in the 3rd quarter Manu was back to driving and making shots. He didn't do that at all in the first half, he was playing scared. I don't think that will happen again in Game 5.
BELIEVE.
Pistons return to SA and .... air conditioner failure!
97 degrees and 90% humidity is a of an advantage. It'll be too hot for Ben Wallace to wear the 'fro, thus giving the spurs extra visibility over his head to actually pass the ball in the lane.
LOL. I don't think we'll be seeing those cornrows again anytime soon. Wife told him "no"!Pistons return to SA and .... air conditioner failure!
97 degrees and 90% humidity is a of an advantage. It'll be too hot for Ben Wallace to wear the 'fro, thus giving the spurs extra visibility over his head to actually pass the ball in the lane.
This is all going as I predicted.except for the scores
Spurs win 1,2. Pistons 3,4. Spurs 5,6.
Spurs in 6.
Why do you want it to come down to the last 2 games. Detroit is more than capable of winning a game in SA. If you are San Antonio they better play like their lives depended on it in the next game.
I absolutely agree. I'm not saying the Spurs can't win the last two here --- but that is taking an awful big chance against a proven road team like the Pistons. Game 5 is not the series but is very important.
The SBC Center is not some magic basketball kingdom that turns crap into gold. I certainly hope the Spurs aren't counting on their arena to change the dynamic of the series. Bad passes and lack of aggression lead to low-percentage shots, turnovers, and easy points for the opposition no matter where the game is played. The Spurs themselves, not the buildings, determine how well they execute.
I'm glad GOD checked in to let us know how it would have went if it was a different format... WE all know you guys wanted Miami to win so that you could route your way to the championship. You have to EARN it..
You must be joking.
CRAP = http://www.nba.com/games/20050616/SASDET/boxscore.html
CRAP = http://www.nba.com/games/20050614/SASDET/boxscore.html
GOLD = http://www.nba.com/games/20050612/DETSAS/boxscore.html
GOLD = http://www.nba.com/games/20050609/DETSAS/boxscore.html
SBC Center = Magic Basketball Kingdom
You ain't kiddin! Start one thread about it and they all a come chirpin too!
Anyway you're right, until someone loses at home a series never really begins; there's no real sense of urgency. And, Detroit hasn't won in SA in what.. 5 or 6 years?? Wait til they're down 3-2 before worrying about the sky falling.
Pistons return to SA and .... air conditioner failure!
97 degrees and 90% humidity is a of an advantage. It'll be too hot for Ben Wallace to wear the 'fro, thus giving the spurs extra visibility over his head to actually pass the ball in the lane.
Don't make me have to sneak into the SBC early and sabotage the cooling system. Can you imagine the B.O. of 18,797 rabid fans?
:vomit
They still have to win in SA. true.
But, think about it. I mean how long can it go??
Its bound to end someday.
More than likely in game 6.
I guess Stephen A was right.
God thats disgusting to say.
Boston pulled that on LA in the 80's...it would work even better here!Don't make me have to sneak into the SBC early and sabotage the cooling system. Can you imagine the B.O. of 18,797 rabid fans?
I am SO glad TPark is not a Blazers fan! I would hunt him down and give him a beat down if he was. This series is up for grabs now. I think Detroit must win game 5 in order to win the series though. Even if they do, the Spurs could easily win the last 2 in San Antonio.
Don't make me have to sneak into the SBC early and sabotage the cooling system.
You won't have to sneak in SW, that's what we have Danny Ferry for!
It's called biochemical warfare, darlin'...Can you imagine the B.O. of 18,797 rabid fans?
The disrespect continues...Miami would've been in the Finals had they been healthy, last year it was Indiana that would've had they been healthy...Health and stamina are part of the game every bit as much as making shots...Detroit hasn't been 100% healthy either, this year or last (Rasheed could barely walk last year in the playoffs)...The injury card is weak.
As for opinions about depth and who is better, there's only the scoreboard that can refute a fan's claims...I suspect that the series begins now, 3 games...And, yes, Detroit still has to win on the road for them to win it all.
So, San Antonio remains in the driver's seat...Should the Spurs lose, however, will fans like you continue to claim injuries or 'They just didn't want it more than the Pistons'?
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