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DETROIT vs. SAN ANTONIO - NBA Finals!
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Duncan with a huge first half. They need to work with Parker on how to play the pick & roll over the summer. Duncan was open a few times on the roll and Parker waited too long and then jacked up terrible shots. They should also try to get Duncan the ball in motion more and on flashes across the lane; Parker did that a couple of times from the top of the key and it was successful. When Duncan catches it on the block, the entire Pistons defense is keyed in on him, and he has no room to operate; also, he needs to make his move more quickly-- he got whatever he wanted against McDyess and Rasheed.
Manu is a non-factor. Pistons D will do that to you.
But if the pace of the game remains this way, with a final score of ~ 75-70, I think Duncan's expected 30/18+ might be enough to put SA over the top.
Manu is a non-factor. Pistons D will do that to you.
But if the pace of the game remains this way, with a final score of ~ 75-70, I think Duncan's expected 30/18+ might be enough to put SA over the top.
The Faceless Master
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wow, manu's family is on the 'most likely to be kidnapped' list
The Faceless Master
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parker does a manu!
this game is insane, how can ANYONE not LOVE this?
this game is insane, how can ANYONE not LOVE this?
The Faceless Master
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higher score = better game, obviously...Meier said:
damn, good thing manu missed that!
The Faceless Master
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lol, i was gonna say 'first to 80' in my previous post, but i thought it was too highVPhys said:
The Faceless Master
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ben does a sheed...
*watches replay* holy shit that was a foul on ben?
*watches replay* holy shit that was a foul on ben?
Luscious LeftFoot
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Socreges said:
Ginobili's Granny.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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MANU FUCKING GINOBILI TAKING OVER!!!
LizardKing
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Holy shit what bad calling/no calling by the refs this game. you know it's bad when the announcers are doing damage control... "Uh, the thing is, there are going to be a lot of fouls that aren't called this series..." Riiiight.
"IT'S FOR THE DRAMA!"
"IT'S FOR THE DRAMA!"
FrenchMovieTheme
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ginobli is making the pistons interior defense look like a bunch of bitches. i thought he would only be able to do this against phoenix, and that detroit would put him on lock down
also there have been a lot of non-foul calls on both sides (and flopping on both sides... come on ben wallace, manu ginobi isn't going to knock you on your ass that easily)
also there have been a lot of non-foul calls on both sides (and flopping on both sides... come on ben wallace, manu ginobi isn't going to knock you on your ass that easily)
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Oh hell yeah, baby! That's Spurs basketball at its best to finish the game.
Hey Konex, is Manu still not worth being an All-Star? :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Hey Konex, is Manu still not worth being an All-Star? :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Great game until the Spurs pulled away in the 4th. Manu came up big for them-- I didn't expect him to be able to penetrate (or at least finish) with the regularity that he did. Duncan is imperturbable, and they let Rasheed get away with a LOT of crap on him tonight. There were a TON of missed calls on both sides, though, so I guess it evens out. I hate brutish ball, and am always looking for the refs to call the games the right way, so I'll hold my tongue, because apparently some people like to see ball when it's played like wrestling, but I don't.
I mean, you don't think hacking has an effect on the game? Answer me this, then: when, prior to these past two seasons, was Rasheed Wallace EVER known as anything other than an adequate defender? Never. His defense was never touted. Now, the system and team defense helps his rep a bit, but the fact remains that he knows that he can get away with murder on Detroit because that's the rep they have as a team, and he got away with murder tonight on Duncan. It pains me to hear people calling Wallace "an excellent defender"-- I can be an excellent defender too if I grabbed, held, and flailed away wildly at guys' arms. Nonsense...
I mean, you don't think hacking has an effect on the game? Answer me this, then: when, prior to these past two seasons, was Rasheed Wallace EVER known as anything other than an adequate defender? Never. His defense was never touted. Now, the system and team defense helps his rep a bit, but the fact remains that he knows that he can get away with murder on Detroit because that's the rep they have as a team, and he got away with murder tonight on Duncan. It pains me to hear people calling Wallace "an excellent defender"-- I can be an excellent defender too if I grabbed, held, and flailed away wildly at guys' arms. Nonsense...
Great performance by the Spurs. I thought we might lose this game looking at the way the first half was playing out. Detroit was clamping down on us and playing their game. But then again, you could see that San Antonio was hanging around and slowly shifting the momentum.
My person of the year goes to: Zeke. Thanks for Nazr!
Anyhow, I expect the Pistons to make a lot of adjustments next game and I hope we don't get cocky.
My person of the year goes to: Zeke. Thanks for Nazr!
Anyhow, I expect the Pistons to make a lot of adjustments next game and I hope we don't get cocky.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Bruce Bowen is a defensive god. Afterall the shit he has had to put up from pussy players and haters he continues to shut down the opposing team's first offensive perimeter threat every damn game. Simply incredible.
kevm3: The Spurs never get cocky. They relax until the bussiness is done. They'll be ready for a hungry Pistons team in Game 2.
kevm3: The Spurs never get cocky. They relax until the bussiness is done. They'll be ready for a hungry Pistons team in Game 2.
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Does anyone doubt that Incognito is the new Konex?
Good game overall, but as everyone predicted San An was just too much for Detroit. Detroit doesn't have the offense to stay with San Antonio and they have no one that can come close to handling Duncan on one. No matter how good your defense is double teams will eventually break its back and that is what happened to Detroit tonight.
Manu again showing us why he is totally deserving of All Star status.
And who said that Rasheed could match up with Duncan? He got fucking abused all night and the Pistons got away with a ton of shit (San Antonio got away with some stuff too defense, but not nearly as much).
And sorry to say this DM, but Duncan might end up with more rings than Jordan. AND he did it without Paxon or Kerr carrying his worthless ass.
Isn't Sheed a free agent next year? Things might get ugly real quick for the Pistons. I am sure Dumar will correct them shortly (best GM in the league, bar none), but it will take some time to make up for losing Brown and maybe Sheed.
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