Pistons
Spurs
Honest opinion, who do you think will win? Not just because you like the team better...
Comments also.
(Do you think it'll be a close game or not?)
I'm not sure because I haven't seen the Spurs at all this season, but Pistons have a better record so far.
I beleive the Pistons are simply playing too good right now for the Spurs. Likewise, the Spurs are missing Manu, dealing w/ and injured TD, and trying to adjust to the new players on the team.
Add to that the "payback" that the Pistons want to give SA, and I say it's a win for the D.
Oh and don't forget, it's in Detroit.
26 views, 5 votes and 1 reply? Come on.
At 21 - 3, I feel the Piston's will "spank dat ass" and be 22 - 3 when it's all over.
Pistons. No drama, the only injured player they've got has been sitting all season, home court, they want payback.... and being on ABC on a holiday, the commercial breaks'll be so long the bench could just stay home and the starters would STILL get plenty of rest.
Spurs... I saw how this story ended last time.
why are piston fans talking about this?
if they have so much faith in their team why start a poll about it?
That story is played out. We're about to "Flip" the script.
OK, I'm sorry, that was just bad.
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Last edited by FreshPrince22; 09-12-2011 at 02:28 PM.
Scotie Pippen:
Spurs-Pistons
As for the Pistons and Spurs, this is another great game between the two best teams in the league. I think the Pistons need to try and make a statement. The fact that it is a nationally televised game, only serves as additional motivation especially against a team that they went toe to toe with in the NBA Finals. However, the Pistons have played with a lackadaisical at ude at times. They're much better than the teams that have beaten them (see Utah, Minnesota, Dallas). Still, this team at full throttle going into the second half of the season, I don't think anyone can compete with them, including San Antonio.
I think the Pistons are playing with more passion and a freer style of play instead of having pressure on them by a coach that is really yanking and pulling all the time. They've gotten into a mode now where they play in a comfortable offense and Flip Saunders is a big reason for that. The main thing that they have to continue to do is not lose focus. As great as they are, they have to continue to play hard, and that is something I don't see in that team a lot of times. Because they are such a good team, they are able to turn it on and off, but they find themselves having to play hard in the fourth quarters in a lot of games as a result. They're a team that should be able to dominate teams in three quarters and rest in the fourth. That's what I would like to see out of them.
With all of Detroit's great players, the Spurs are going to have to focus on Chauncey Billups, who is having a superb season. A lot of what Larry Brown has taught him over his career has remained with him in the way that he carries himself and leads the team, and he is the one that has to keep that sort of leadership out there on the court for the Pistons to be successful. You don't want them to get to where they are just free flowing a little bit too much. Larry's presence is still being felt with Detroit, but they are playing a lot more of a freelance type of basketball under Flip, which has allowed Chauncey
San Antonio is similar to Detroit in that they're very solid. They are a team that is capable of cruising and they can afford to do so. They are ready and loaded to go into the playoffs. Getting their guys healthy is going to be key for them as the season unfolds. Manu Ginobili is banged up and Duncan probably is also a little banged up. They have to prepare themselves for the long haul. I don't anticipate this team trying to make a great regular season push as they have done in the past. I think Popovich feels very comfortable with this team and the weapons that he is able to pull out. As the season starts to wind down going into the second half, they will step it up. They're a very consistent team, they're very compe ive and they're going to come out and beat you repe iously.
http://www.nba.com/blog/blog30.html
Spurs by 12.
Detroit is gonna CRUSH us. they've had a bad taste in their mouths all summer while SA is sleep walking their way through the season. If we can't even or barely beat the lesser EC teams of the season, we're gonna get raped on sunday. and forget all those excuses about injuries and junk, detroit is simply playing 9 gears ahead of us. i know i'm coming off as a closet piston fan but i do respect this team and we ALL need to accept that as of the moment detroit is playin at a much higher level than the rest of the league. and yes yes i know, its only december, games are won in april, we beat them last time in a 7 game series, we should get bragging rights over detroit till we see them again, but this thread is about the game for sunday and our chances. and as of right now
our chances look dim
if the pigs start to fly, president bush decides to do the right thing and resign, the Smiths reunite, and the spurs win on sunday
then hopefully it'll be a good momentum win to get a decent streak going before we drop one to the warriors or something after winning 14 games straight.
I don't buy that. Yes I thnk Detroit will win.......but you make the Spur chances sound extremely bleak. IMO the Spurs are simply playing down to their compe ions level. (Piston fans saw our team do the same thing last year) As soon as they step on the floor w/ quality teams, they step up their game. I truly expect a close game w/ many lead changes.
fair enough but the spurs have shown me NOTHING this season to prve they can hang with detroit. I think a win in detroit could be much bigger than people on these boards are willing to admit. and you are right, we do play to the level of our compe ion a lot, but we've had a fairly easy schedule while detroit has played more road games than any other team and is a tidy 21-3. We have a chance, but we better bring our A game cuz a B game or less ain't gonna cut it
WHat's the current line? I don't expect it to be over 3 poitns. Spurs pull out an ugly win on Christmas day
Spurs 91
Pistons 87
If we had Manu I would say Spurs, but without him I think it's gonna be a close loss, especially with the Pistons trying to prove they are the best. I don't think it'll be a blowout by any means, as the Spurs usually at least get up for the good teams. Let's hope I'm wrong about the loss though.
Detroit has 14 road games, and we also have 14 road games. We have played 3 more home games though.fair enough but the spurs have shown me NOTHING this season to prve they can hang with detroit. I think a win in detroit could be much bigger than people on these boards are willing to admit. and you are right, we do play to the level of our compe ion a lot, but we've had a fairly easy schedule while detroit has played more road games than any other team and is a tidy 21-3. We have a chance, but we better bring our A game cuz a B game or less ain't gonna cut it
Don't you worry. The Spurs will definately be up for this one. This is a game that both teams have been eyeing since the day the schedule was released. The Spurs even moreso now that the Pistons have the best record in the league.
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Last edited by FreshPrince22; 09-12-2011 at 02:28 PM.
It's all about whether our 2 can hit open shots on Sunday. With Tony and Tim drawing crowds, Finley's going to have to hit some shots early to keep Detroit's defense from packing the paint.
It's going to be a tight game, and I have a grim feeling that Manu's absence will be reflected in the final score. That having been said, I'm hoping the Spurs will prove me wrong. I just loved seeing Rip blow a head gasket in the finals after getting pestered by The Rash. Let's not forget Bruce's game ending stuff of "Mister Big Shot" either. I hope Big Shot Rob brings some deja vu for the good folks in Auburn Hills.
On second thought, pessimism. Spurs by 18.
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The Spurs have had more B2B's and way more travel with many short road trips and home stands.
Every objective measure says Detroit will win. They're healthier, playing better, have the chip on their shoulder, and it's at their place. I expect a letdown form them sometime during the season, but it doesn't look to be now.
Having said that, a Spur win would seriously screw with their psyche.
Pistons by 5.
Damn you with your unbiased honesty!
Spur b2b's=5
Pistons b2b's=8
And to top it all off, they have to come home to Detroit too.
It's hard to go against your team but I don't see how the Spurs hope to beat the Pistons if they play like they have been.
Manu is out and no one has stepped up with that fire and at ude. Will anyone do so on Sunday. If the Spurs play like we know they can then I see no reason why they can't take the Pistons.
It all depends on what Spurs team shows up.
Thanks for calling that out. That means the Pistons have had three more B2B's, yet played three less games during the same stretch. That has allowed the Pistons more practice and/or rest time between games.
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