Discuss NBA Playoffs

[tmac]

Originally Posted by BigBanda

Game 5:

-Spurs 88
-Suns 85

Don't celebrate. The suns led that game for 3 quarters without Amare and Diaw. You know they are going to come back even hungrier.

I reiterate the Spurs are old and slow. The Suns are the future.

[Metalhead]

Terrible terrible suspensions.

[MichaelK]

As hungry as the Suns may have been, it wasn't enough to stop the Spurs who will go on to win the NBA Championship and forever cement Tim Duncan as the single greatest Power Forward in NBA history.

Not the Cavs, Jazz, or Pistons can stop them.

I'm NOT a Spurs fan, by the way.

[BigBanda]

Originally Posted by MichaelK

As hungry as the Suns may have been, it wasn't enough to stop the Spurs who will go on to win the NBA Championship and forever cement Tim Duncan as the single greatest Power Forward in NBA history.

Not the Cavs, Jazz, or Pistons can stop them.

I'm NOT a Spurs fan, by the way.

Well said. The hardest competition was Pheonix and they are out of the way. Spurs will take the finals this year.

[Harlem]

Originally Posted by BigBanda

Well said. The hardest competition was Pheonix and they are out of the way. Spurs will take the finals this year.

Detroit is no joke, dont get it twisted.

[MichaelK]

Detroit may be no joke, but they are also NO MATCH for the "ugly" Spurs.

In terms of talent, Detroit is barely holding on in games against inferior opponents. As a Bulls fan, Chicago should not have won ONE game against the Pistons. NOT ONE. Against Cleveland, they should win 4-1, and they may very well. But they are barely squeaking by teams they should have NO problems beating.

Parker is better than Billups. No questions about it. My opinion, argue if you'd like.

Finley is a better scorer than Hamilton, and Ginobili is a better scorer and devensive player than Hamilton.

Prince is a solid defender and better scorer than Bowen, but with Bruce's defense, that point nearly becomes moot.

Webber and Duncan? We're comparing the best-passing big man in the league and the best PF to ever play the game. Let's consider, shall we?

DcDyess has been HORRIBLE from the field in the playoffs, and that is not going to get any easier against Cleveland, let alone the Spurs. He may be better than Oberto, but he hasn't shown much thus far.

Spurs over the Pistons, 4-2.

Not this season, but next, when Duncan wins his fifth ring will he finally be recognized as the best and most dominant PF in the history of the NBA.

[Harlem]

[quote=MichaelK]Detroit may be no joke, but they are also NO MATCH for the "ugly" Spurs.

In terms of talent, Detroit is barely holding on in games against inferior opponents. As a Bulls fan, Chicago should not have won ONE game against the Pistons. NOT ONE. Against Cleveland, they should win 4-1, and they may very well. But they are barely squeaking by teams they should have NO problems beating. Parker is better than Billups. No questions about it. My opinion, argue if you'd like.

You just have no respect for the eastern conference. Chicogo is pretty good and so is Cleveland.

Finley is a better scorer than Hamilton, and Ginobili is a better scorer and devensive player than Hamilton.

Maybe, but Hamilton is still good and can and will score on anybody, so does it matter?

Prince is a solid defender and better scorer than Bowen, but with Bruce's defense, that point nearly becomes moot.

Bruce aint stopping Prince.

Webber and Duncan? We're comparing the best-passing big man in the league and the best PF to ever play the game. Let's consider, shall we?

No one's saying Webber can stop Duncan, but he'll play his role.

DcDyess has been HORRIBLE from the field in the playoffs, and that is not going to get any easier against Cleveland, let alone the Spurs. He may be better than Oberto, but he hasn't shown much thus far.

Not to say he wont at all.

Detroit in 7.

Not this season, but next, when Duncan wins his fifth ring will he finally be recognized as the best and most dominant PF in the history of the NBA.

Better than Barkley, Malone, McHale (who most big men get their moves from) or even Dirk? That's a very bold statement.

The only thing that kept Malone and Barkley from getting rings was a man named Jordan and I don't think the spurs could have beaten any Bulls championship team.

[BigBanda]

Originally Posted by MichaelK

Detroit may be no joke, but they are also NO MATCH for the "ugly" Spurs.

In terms of talent, Detroit is barely holding on in games against inferior opponents. As a Bulls fan, Chicago should not have won ONE game against the Pistons. NOT ONE. Against Cleveland, they should win 4-1, and they may very well. But they are barely squeaking by teams they should have NO problems beating.

Parker is better than Billups. No questions about it. My opinion, argue if you'd like.

Finley is a better scorer than Hamilton, and Ginobili is a better scorer and devensive player than Hamilton.

Prince is a solid defender and better scorer than Bowen, but with Bruce's defense, that point nearly becomes moot.

Webber and Duncan? We're comparing the best-passing big man in the league and the best PF to ever play the game. Let's consider, shall we?

DcDyess has been HORRIBLE from the field in the playoffs, and that is not going to get any easier against Cleveland, let alone the Spurs. He may be better than Oberto, but he hasn't shown much thus far.

Spurs over the Pistons, 4-2.

Not this season, but next, when Duncan wins his fifth ring will he finally be recognized as the best and most dominant PF in the history of the NBA.

Sorry Harlem but he is right on the money with his post.

[Harlem]

Originally Posted by BigBanda

Sorry Harlem but he is right on the money with his post.

Both of ya'll are crazy then lol. Just remember this when I come in here bragging after Detroit kicks the Spurs asses. lol

[MichaelK]

The Pistons have their hands full with the Cavs right now, so I guess we'll have to wait and see.

And, yes - I am of the opinion that Tim Duncan is a better and MORE DOMINANT player than Charles, Karl, or Kevin. All were great in their own right, and I will never take anything away from them, but they're just not on the same level as Tim.

The entire offense is run through Tim nearly every time down the floor. It wasn't run through Malone because he had Stockton who controlled the game and ran that offensive unit. Barkely was phenominal on the boards and could put up points on any given night, but he could never pass like Duncan can, and McHale had... what's his name - Larry Bird for the better part of his career. Kevin has great moves in the post, but he found many oppenings due to the defense being preoccupied with Larry.

I respect your opinions, and if the Pistions get past the Cavs and the Spurs, by all means, come boast.