Guy Berger Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) I think the Mavs should beat Phoenix. Not sure about in how many games, though. Could be as little as 5. The Suns are the type of team the Mavs used to be until Avery got hold of them an taught them how to really play the game. Thing is, it's a team that hasn't fully internalized those lessons, and it's a team that will still occasionally lapse int their old ways. If they do that for too long in any one game, they'll lose that game. And if they do that for too long in too many games, they'll lose the series. Phoenix's shooters can and will take you out in a big hurry, and they can be counted on for at least one hot run per game. And Steve Nash. god blees him, is a freak. Well, let's keep in mind that the Suns are without Amare Stoudemire -- a guy who gives their run-and-gun style a lot more substance and makes them a real championship contender. If he was playing at full health, this would be quite a series. Count me as a skeptic about Miami's championship chances -- they will have a lot more difficulty against the Mavs then against a mysteriously imploding Pistons team. It's a shame that Flip Saunders will probably lose his job because all of a sudden most of his players decided not to show up for the playoffs. Guy Edited May 30, 2006 by Guy Quote
rachel Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 I had to shake my head in wonder/disgust when I heard Ben Wallace complaining about Flip Saunders after game 3. If I played 34 minutes, scored 2 points, went 2 for 10 from the line, only collected 6 rebounds, and gave up 27 points (11 for 15 from the field) to Shaq, I think that I'd be looking in the mirror for a long time before I complained publicly about my coach. As for the other Wallace and his antics - nothing said is enough said. Big Ben Quote
sheldonm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 I had to shake my head in wonder/disgust when I heard Ben Wallace complaining about Flip Saunders after game 3. If I played 34 minutes, scored 2 points, went 2 for 10 from the line, only collected 6 rebounds, and gave up 27 points (11 for 15 from the field) to Shaq, I think that I'd be looking in the mirror for a long time before I complained publicly about my coach. As for the other Wallace and his antics - nothing said is enough said. Big Ben Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Hey, at least the Pistons made it past the first round. Quote
Guy Berger Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Ironically this is the reverse of the Pistons-Lakers series in '04. In both cases the better team mailed in the series. Guy Quote
sheldonm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Hey, at least the Pistons made it past the first round. Hell with the troubles the pacers had with personel this year, I would say it was a MAJOR accomplish they made it into the playoffs! m~ Quote
rachel Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Hey, at least the Pistons made it past the first round. Oh, no doubt! The Pistons have been the dominant team throughout the entire season, and the Pacers were lucky to even make the play-offs. I'm not dissing the Pistons at all. I'm dissing Ben Wallace; I hate whiny players who don't take responsibility for their crappy playing, and if he were a Pacer I would say the same thing. Quote
Big Al Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Opened up this morning's paper to see a blurb in the sports section which read, " Hear that sound? It's the sound of the Suns will being crushed," and thinking, "Don't be saying things like that, it'll burn ya." Suns 106 Mavs 86 Around here, that's called an absolute shit-kickin'! You'd think the media around here would know better than to tempt the gods like that! Quote
JSngry Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Games 2 & 3, Mavs make shots, control the pace of the game by doing so, and win. Games 1 & 4, Mavs shoot like shit, let the Suns set the pace by doing so, and lose. The Phoenix D didn't do squat to shut the Mavs down. Their own shooting impotence took care of that. Ought to be obvious what they have to do to get this thing done. They can. But will they? Quote
Guy Berger Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 Suns 106 Mavs 86 I turned it off during the 4th quarter, but I guess the game was more competitive near the end. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Posted May 31, 2006 heat + 5.5 points vs pistons i think the pistons win a real close game Quote
BruceW Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 heat + 5.5 points vs pistons i think the pistons win a real close game Geez, I just posted a multiple quote post and it did not take. Too long to do over, so I will just reply to SS1. Stop trying to use that reverse wish in order to eliiminate the Pistons. As much as I hate it, they will probably self destruct again so they can stop playing this year. In my heart I hope they right the ship tonight and stay alive. :bwallace2: Quote
Soulstation1 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Posted May 31, 2006 i've said heat in 6 since the last game if the pistons lose tonight...... flash is doing the same shit # 08 was doing 4 or 5 years ago, except vs pistons shaq says he's "the orlando shaq" LOL Quote
Bright Moments Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 tonight its lights out for the pistons! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Posted May 31, 2006 I'm with Evan on tonight's game. I think the Pistons will fold in 5. (terrible playoff performance) Quote
Soulstation1 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Posted June 1, 2006 ben's hair is down, he doesn't care..... Bet the MF house on Miami Miami by 5 Shaq 20 and 12 Quote
Bright Moments Posted June 1, 2006 Report Posted June 1, 2006 pistons played well tonight - prince had the hot hand. guess we will have a game 6! Quote
BruceW Posted June 1, 2006 Report Posted June 1, 2006 Deeetroit Baaasketball :bwallace2: Try again $$1 Quote
Soulstation1 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Posted June 1, 2006 pistons won the game, both teams were sloppy pistons seemed more focused tonight at times prince was tough tonight wade wasn't very good shaq was terrible on the line.... Quote
md655321 Posted June 1, 2006 Report Posted June 1, 2006 Heat want no part in a game 7. Better bring it for game 6. This is classic Detroit basketball. Ben was just plain insane, and I want to move to Massachusetts and marry Tay. i need to find a pic of that Ben mega bitch slap block on shaq. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Posted June 1, 2006 that shit will be on youtube for sure... check later tonight or tomorrow Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted June 1, 2006 Report Posted June 1, 2006 It ain't over until it's over, folks. I won't be able to watch Game 6, as I'll be playing in Chicago, but if the Pistons play with the kind of energy they had tonight, watch out. Quote
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