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Joe Lago's 7 reason analysis is incredibly weak for the Pistons.
Duncan will dominate
By Steve Kerr, Yahoo! Sports
June 23, 2005
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns
More Finals: Seven reasons why the Pistons will win Game 7
It has all come down to this: one game in San Antonio to decide the NBA championship. Will the Detroit Pistons defend their le and win back-to-back banners, or will the San Antonio Spurs capture their third crown in seven years?
The Pistons will try to maintain the momentum they built in winning three of the last four games of this series, including a Game 6 victory at the SBC Center that forced Thursday's decisive seventh game. The Spurs must regain the edge they had earlier in the series, and they'll rely on a raucous home crowd to help pull them through.
It's the first time in 11 years that the NBA has featured a Game 7 in the Finals. It's a fitting conclusion to what has become a fiercely contested series.
Here are seven reasons why the Spurs will win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
1. They'll take care of the basketball.
In Game 6, San Antonio only committed 11 turnovers, which kept Detroit's fast break points down. The Spurs are at home, where it's easier to control the tempo and the ball.
2. They'll continue to hold their own on the boards.
After getting pounded on the glass earlier in the series, San Antonio has stayed even with Detroit in the last two games – actually out-rebounding the Pistons at the offensive end. That has negated the huge field-goal attempt advantage Detroit had earlier in the series.
3. The Spurs won't give up eight three-pointers.
The Spurs had the right formula in Game 6, but they didn't count on Detroit shooting the lights out from beyond the arc. The Pistons made only eight threes in the first five games. The law of averages say they won't make more than four in Game 7, and with the Spurs rebounding well and taking care of the ball, the Pistons will struggle to score.
4. Manu Ginobili is the most fearless player this side of Chauncey Billups.
Ginobili lives for moments like these, and he got to the rim repeatedly in Game 6. He has the mentality to take over in tense cir stances, and he'll find a way to help his team win.
5. Big Shot Rob will make a big basket.
Not exactly going out on a limb here, am I? Robert Horry has seen it all, and nothing seems to faze him. If the game is tight and Horry has the ball with an open shot, who wouldn't bet on him to make it?
6. The Spurs are at home.
In NBA Finals history, the home team has won 12 of 15 Game 7s. Sure, being on the road doesn't bother Detroit, but there's definitely an advantage to playing the final game of a series on your home floor. The statistics prove that.
7. Tim Duncan will come out of his s and dominate.
He hasn't played well in this series (for him), and he's beating himself up for his subpar play. But his teammates should beat themselves up for not throwing him the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 6. The Spurs shot 28 threes – about 10 too many – and didn't get the ball to their big man enough. Duncan will respond to the pressure, play his best game of the series and lead his team to a championship.
Joe Lago's 7 reason analysis is incredibly weak for the Pistons.
I guess they had to re-paint the front of the rim this morning because of Duncan's bricks off the front.
I Love Steve Kerr. wish he was on the bench.
Big Zak you gotta say spread some good words on the board. Don't let these piston fans ruin our hopes and dreams.
Awwww, I *heart* Steve Kerr. He always brings a smile to my face.
I agree! Totally lacking in substance. Shows you how infinitely more knowledgeable Steve Kerr is about basketball.
OMG The mighty KERR !!...
I'll belive it when I see it....sorry man.
Kerr makes me so wet... oh yeah...
His 7 reasons and $1.00 will buy you a double cheeseburger @ mcdonalds (if you have some change to cover the tax too).
Preach it Stevie.
It would be cool if he could be there in game 7.
It would also be even cooler if David Robinson could give a little speach before the game to the team.
Nice to learn that Detroit chicks also enjoy a good catfight.
The Spurs will dominate.
I agree with his analysis. You can add the fact that Detroit shot in the high 40's percent-wise overall for the game. That won't happen again.
Add in the fact that the Spurs have not lost twice on their home floor (in a row) all season.
If the Spurs don't win by double-digits I will be surprised.
I would be surprised if we don't see Olympic Manu tonight4. Manu Ginobili is the most fearless player this side of Chauncey Billups.
Ginobili lives for moments like these, and he got to the rim repeatedly in Game 6. He has the mentality to take over in tense cir stances, and he'll find a way to help his team win.
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