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damn. Pistons lose. they made a big 4th quarter come back to cut the deficit from 20 to 11, but Artest hits huge shots to keep his team in front.
basically the series is tied. both teams have shown they can win on the road. first team to 2 wins goes to the Finals.
basically the series is tied. both teams have shown they can win on the road. first team to 2 wins goes to the Finals.
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man game 5 was sweet. Rip was unconscious. we've beaten the Pacers twice in Indy, but they've beaten us once at home.
i called Pistons in 6 before the series started, and i stick by that. we just need to play gritty like we did in game 5.
btw, are there ANY Pacer fans out there??
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Was gonna start an official thread for tonight's Lakers/Wolves game, but I saw this conglomeration thread (which isn't working too well).
Anywho, I'll give my thoughts on conference finals going on.
First up, Pistons and Pacers. I'd like to see the Pistons win, mainly because I like Prince (UK alum), Rip, and Ben Wallace. Larry Brown is a helluva coach, too. The Pistons have great defense, and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing every shot blocked so far in the East Conference finals.
Next, Lakers and Wolves. Although I like Garnett, I like the Lakers too much. Just seeing Malone and Payton get a ring would bring a tear to my eye (well, not really). Plus, although many people hate them, I just like watching Shaq and Kobe play.
I feel like the Lakers will win it tonight in Game 6. Game 5 was a mockery, as the Lakers looked as if they weren't even trying that hard, and still only lost by 2 in the end. I honestly think the Lakers are tired of winning series on the road. They just wanted to bring it back to the Staples Center.
Anywho, I'll give my thoughts on conference finals going on.
First up, Pistons and Pacers. I'd like to see the Pistons win, mainly because I like Prince (UK alum), Rip, and Ben Wallace. Larry Brown is a helluva coach, too. The Pistons have great defense, and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing every shot blocked so far in the East Conference finals.
Next, Lakers and Wolves. Although I like Garnett, I like the Lakers too much. Just seeing Malone and Payton get a ring would bring a tear to my eye (well, not really). Plus, although many people hate them, I just like watching Shaq and Kobe play.
I feel like the Lakers will win it tonight in Game 6. Game 5 was a mockery, as the Lakers looked as if they weren't even trying that hard, and still only lost by 2 in the end. I honestly think the Lakers are tired of winning series on the road. They just wanted to bring it back to the Staples Center.
CubicZirconia
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The wolves only lost by two because Fisher was making a lot of somewhat lucky shots at the end. I realize he's a great shooter, but he was not taking high percentage shots. They happened to fall in. If they don't the Wolve's margin of victory would have been substantially higher.
If you haven't guessed, I'm a wolves fan. And frankly, unless you happen to live in L.A., I can't see any good reason why you'd want to see L.A. in the finals. It's like rooting for the yankees. Yippe, they win another world series. Who cares. And as far as Malone and Payton go, I don't give a damn if they ever win a championship. I can't blame them for trying to skate along with Kobe and Shaq, but it won't bother me if they never get a ring.
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Lifer
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Ya, I'm aware of the fact that they only lost by 2 because of Fisher's shooting at the end, but a shot at the beginning of the 4th counts the same as a shot at the end of the 4th. Without those shots, you say the Wolves margin of vicory would've been substantially higher? By what? 3 more points? I can see not counting that last second 3-pointer heave, but anything before that is fair game.
I don't live in LA, but I like the players the Lakers have. That's good enough for me. I want Malone and Payton to win a championship because they are getting close to retirement (Malone more than Payton). Garnett has a healthy career still ahead of him to win one.
Of course Lakers have the greatest team. But what do you expect when Postman and the Glove sign for the minimum fee just to get the championship? Is that fair for the other teams who struggle to get the best solutions?
I hope Kevin 'll teach 'em a lesson...
Not looking good for the wolves... They just need to get the Lakers off that shooting rhythm... easier said than done.
CubicZirconia
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The second half should be interesting. Hopefully the wolves can make Shaq and/or Kobe pick up another foul early on.
good job by the refs to keep minnesota in the game. what a load of crap. the refs refuse to let the teams play the game. whistle after whistle after whistle. ridiculous. no one pays to see shaq, kobe, and KG for that matter on the bench. let the players play.
hahah funny stuff. wolves fight back? more like the refs fought back. i've never seen such a horribly officiated called game in a long time. i was never one to like to complain about refs but wow. 14-15 fouls on lakers in the 2nd quarter? most of those calls were ticky tack fouls that you do not call and let the players work it out.
yep. i don't care who you are a fan of, the refs should NOT be the story line in an NBA game. they have made this game unwatchable. who pays to see people shoot FT's all freaking day? apparently the NBA really wants/needs a game 7 in this series.
that is their job to call fouls!!!!
If not then the game is unfair. You guys are basically saying let all the fouls go. Don't blow the whistle!
BS!!! This is gonna be a tight game when the Wolves are facing elimination.
Deal with the fouls.
If not then the game is unfair. You guys are basically saying let all the fouls go. Don't blow the whistle!
BS!!! This is gonna be a tight game when the Wolves are facing elimination.
Deal with the fouls.
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