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[loki44]

but Detroit still pretty much dominated the first half according to their game. Hamlitons shot was off this game ad Sheed got into smoe stupid file trouble early in the third. If sheed stays out of foul trouble and off the bench they win.

Hamilton's shot was off because Bowen made it so. Sheed is often in foul trouble including the T-kind. Like it or not, Duncan will get the benefit of the doubt from the refs when either Wallace guards him. And where was Big Ben? When Larry Brown started forcing the ball into him late it threw off their whole offense (what little they had).

 

[DonTadow]

Hamilton's shot was off because Bowen made it so. Sheed is often in foul trouble including the T-kind. Like it or not, Duncan will get the benefit of the doubt from the refs when either Wallace guards him. And where was Big Ben? When Larry Brown started forcing the ball into him late it threw off their whole offense (what little they had).

I'm positive we watched a different game. Bowen was always two steps behind . I do think Hamilton had to work harder than the last series, but not as hard as the Indiana series. Bowen kept bobblnig into screens, missing his assignment and getting late back on defense. Hamilton missed a bunch of open looks and layups

 

[drothgery]

No more equivicating here.

After another game the Spurs completely dominated except for one five-minute stretch at the start of a quarter (the 4th tonight), I'm getting rid of the borderline prediction.

Spurs in 4.

 

[DonTadow]

No more equivicating here.

After another game the Spurs completely dominated except for one five-minute stretch at the start of a quarter (the 4th tonight), I'm getting rid of the borderline prediction.

Spurs in 4.

yeah yeah yeah. I didn't even see the game because i was in chicago, in any case. Detroit still in six

 

[Desdichado]

No more equivicating here.

After another game the Spurs completely dominated except for one five-minute stretch at the start of a quarter (the 4th tonight), I'm getting rid of the borderline prediction.

Spurs in 4.

Yeah, the Pistons have been surprisingly flat-footed and unfocused this series. I wasn't completely surprised by it the first game, but I'm surprised they've made such a poor showing again. I dunno. It's hard to pick them to win anymore, unfortunately. I still think they'll get a game or two in, but I'm not even sure they'll make it to seven games anymore after this.

I do think they've got a better chance to win the next two, though.

 

[DonTadow]

NO excuses from what i read they creamed them. I still think the pistons cna rebound but they are going to have to forget about the miami series and focus. Its like the hunger is drained.

 

[loki44]

NO excuses

I respect a guy with no excuses.....but Detroit is not excused for the way they have played. Like I said from the beginning, S.A. in 5, but tonight's game should be really interesting regardless of what else happens. If the Pistons don't come out gangbusters they're doomed (well, they're doomed anyway). We'll see what the Spurs are made of tonight. If I had to bet against 'em one game it'd be this one.

On a side note, any thoughts on Phil Jackson rejoining the Lakers? I'm kinda disappointed cuz I want to respect Jackson but I simply can't stand Kobe (and I hate the Lakers, and LA for that matter). There's gotta be something more to this. Granted, if you want to run a triangle offense, Kobe's the guy to build around. LA doesn't have the big guy anymore which is OK for the triangle. There's just something that doesn't feel right about this. Can't put my finger on it. I'm thinking the Lakers will unload everybody (Odom, Butler, etc...) to get a guy like Kevin Garnett (an uber Scottie Pippin so to speak). Mihm is a decent piece in the triangle. Anyway, Michael Jackson trial ends, Phil-Kobe show starts.....what's new?

 

[Desdichado]

Well, that's the Pistons I was kinda expecting in game 2. I don't know what they were waiting for.

 

[DonTadow]

I respect a guy with no excuses.....but Detroit is not excused for the way they have played. Like I said from the beginning, S.A. in 5, but tonight's game should be really interesting regardless of what else happens. If the Pistons don't come out gangbusters they're doomed (well, they're doomed anyway). We'll see what the Spurs are made of tonight. If I had to bet against 'em one game it'd be this one.

On a side note, any thoughts on Phil Jackson rejoining the Lakers? I'm kinda disappointed cuz I want to respect Jackson but I simply can't stand Kobe (and I hate the Lakers, and LA for that matter). There's gotta be something more to this. Granted, if you want to run a triangle offense, Kobe's the guy to build around. LA doesn't have the big guy anymore which is OK for the triangle. There's just something that doesn't feel right about this. Can't put my finger on it. I'm thinking the Lakers will unload everybody (Odom, Butler, etc...) to get a guy like Kevin Garnett (an uber Scottie Pippin so to speak). Mihm is a decent piece in the triangle. Anyway, Michael Jackson trial ends, Phil-Kobe show starts.....what's new?

Cough cough --- Detroit Still in six.

It was a good game and it showed that when detroit plays with energy they can beat san antonio on any single day. They are more phsyical and can play harder defense. (Though san antonion is a tad more stratigic). I hope we show that energy thursday and tie this series up so i can feel more comfortable coming on these boards .

 

[DonTadow]

Well, that's the Pistons I was kinda expecting in game 2. I don't know what they were waiting for.

Apparently they were waiting for Ben Wallace's wife to threaten to starve him