***OFFICIAL*** 2005 NBA FINALS Thread!!!! ***CONFIRMED***

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Plasdom

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bump cause they were so awesome. Now the spurs will have to put a freeze on that celebration thurs morning. The audacity....no respect for the defending champions I tells'ya
 

spacejamz

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Originally posted by: Plasdom
bump cause they were so awesome. Now the spurs will have to put a freeze on that celebration thurs morning. The audacity....no respect for the defending champions I tells'ya

that was the reason alone they lost this game....how the fvck can you schedule your championship parade on the same day as potential game 7??? that totally reeks of no class...
 

iamme

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Plasdom

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Originally posted by: CrackRabbit
As much as I like the Spurs I think they are going to throw it all away. :(

It may come down to championship "poise" and nerves. detroit has what it takes. Only Horry does on the Spurs....not even Duncan.
 

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Originally posted by: iamme
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iamme

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DEEEETROOOOOIIIIT BAAAAASKETBAAAAAAAALLL!!!!!!
 

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Originally posted by: iamme
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EKKC

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Originally posted by: Jassi
Originally posted by: EKKC
spurs win in 2OT in game 7 :D

Here is a :beer: for you to cry in to on thursday night :)


i did my crying already. i wanted suns to win it all. now i don't really give a crap, but im leaning towards spurs (because of home court)
 

iamme

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for the NBA fans, can we agree that this is one of the best Finals series in recent memory?

strong performances from the home teams in games 1-4, a game 5/OT/Robert Horry moment, and now a game 7.
 

venk

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the NBA hasn't had a compelling finals since the Houston Rockets were the champs. Good to see one again.
 

Miramonti

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Originally posted by: iamme
for the NBA fans, can we agree that this is one of the best Finals series in recent memory?

strong performances from the home teams in games 1-4, a game 5/OT/Robert Horry moment, and now a game 7.

It would be nice if the pistons would just die already, jeez.

Seriously, if it wasn't for the miracles of one player, detroit has outplayed the spurs for 4 games in a row. I have to say that all hell has broken lose, they have the momentum now, and its their series to lose.

I find the series an outstanding battle, but not necessarily one of my favorites because its relatively boring for much of the game. Overall very little superstardom play, and just a clinic on execution and teamwork.......yawn. Without either team making very significant runs at a time tho, both teams mental fortitude is pretty remarkable.
 

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Originally posted by: iamme
for the NBA fans, can we agree that this is one of the best Finals series in recent memory?

strong performances from the home teams in games 1-4, a game 5/OT/Robert Horry moment, and now a game 7.

This has been good so far. Amusingly enough, most of Detroit's critics have basically been silenced, which is nice.

But nothing will be better than last year, when it seemed like everyone not from Detroit thought the Finals would be a cakewalk for the Lakers. They were right about the cakewalk, haha. Watching the Pistons manhandle the Lakers for all but about 6 minutes the entire series was too much fun (not to mention very profitable, haha).

89 & 90 were a lot of fun, also. :)
 

meltdown75

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Originally posted by: iamme
just had to check this thread to make sure last night wasn't a dream :D

is that because it was so great or because you have trouble staying awake like I do? ;)

:beer: wooooo! Go Pistons! :thumbsup:
 

iamme

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Originally posted by: meltdown75
Originally posted by: iamme
just had to check this thread to make sure last night wasn't a dream :D

is that because it was so great or because you have trouble staying awake like I do? ;)

:beer: wooooo! Go Pistons! :thumbsup:

haha, both!!

1 more game, buddy!!
 

meltdown75

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Originally posted by: iamme
Originally posted by: meltdown75
Originally posted by: iamme
just had to check this thread to make sure last night wasn't a dream :D

is that because it was so great or because you have trouble staying awake like I do? ;)

:beer: wooooo! Go Pistons! :thumbsup:

haha, both!!

1 more game, buddy!!

They own all. Everyone around here was pretty bummed out after the loss, but aside from Horry's 3s in game 5, Detroit was the better team imho. I wasn't worried about game 6 because you have to figure, if they won the OT game, everyone would have been confident about their chances going to SA. Either way though, they still would have had to win a road game, so losing game 5 didn't really matter to me. This team plays so great with their backs to the wall. I predict Rip will lead all scorers in game 7 and the Pistons will win by 10 or 15.

:beer: thank God for the Pistons... they really did quench my playoff thirsts this year with no NHL. I love Detroit as a sports town!! wooooooooooooo!

:music: goin' to work :music:
 

jalaram

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Originally posted by: Gigantopithecus
Originally posted by: iamme
for the NBA fans, can we agree that this is one of the best Finals series in recent memory?

strong performances from the home teams in games 1-4, a game 5/OT/Robert Horry moment, and now a game 7.

This has been good so far. Amusingly enough, most of Detroit's critics have basically been silenced, which is nice.

They won't be silenced because Detroit is still a team that only wins when they're motivated. They were motivated last year because of the "mighty" Lakers. This year, they needed to have their backs against the wall to come through. It's almost as if they've taken on Rasheed's mentality. There are games when he's an amazing player and other games when he's a mental case.

I said that it would go 7. Detroit should be ready because it's a game 7. We'll have to see if SA can adjust.
 

Miramonti

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Brown seems to be outcoaching Pop. He has the pistons running a much tighter ship and them loving it, while the spurs are getting frustrated by such a disciplined tight game.
 

Plasdom

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Originally posted by: jjsole
Brown seems to be outcoaching Pop. He has the pistons running a much tighter ship and them loving it, while the spurs are getting frustrated by such a disciplined tight game.

naturally. He is LB's protege
 

SP33Demon

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The Pistons have really impressed me, I have to admit. Their defense is just astounding, it was a GREAT game last night. Big Ben blocking Ginobli at the end was phenomenal, as was Rasheed's clutch scoring (that 3 pointer) with 5 fouls.

Most impressive was Billups, he is hands down the MVP if Detroit wins this thing IMO. Juking Horry out of his shoes off the dribble and then drawing the foul was hilarious. Rip has been scorching as well, but Billups has been the catalyst to that offense, just as Big Ben is the leader defensively.

I originally said Spurs in 5 or 6, but didn't anticipate TD choking like he did, alot has to do with Detroit's defense as well. Throw in the fact that the Pistons hardly turn the ball over, and I think they take game 7... they have the momentum. :)