[Mondolemite]

I'm an avid Laker fan but I think they'll have a hard time beating the Spurs in 7 games. Therefore, go Hornets!

Boston is shaky right now. Ray "Jesus Shuttlesworth" Allen took his vacation early. Doc Rivers is the worst coach left in the playoffs. Rondo looked literally scared in game 7. That is NOT going to work against Detroit (and I HATE Detroit).

I really can't call the game tonight, too close to call given that the Spurs should win but playing in Nawlins is worth a few points in itself.

BTW, Jordan Farmar is NOT a rookie! (I'm a UCLA fan as well)

[Kensta335]

Originally Posted by Mondolemite

I'm an avid Laker fan but I think they'll have a hard time beating the Spurs in 7 games. Therefore, go Hornets!

Boston is shaky right now. Ray "Jesus Shuttlesworth" Allen took his vacation early. Doc Rivers is the worst coach left in the playoffs. Rondo looked literally scared in game 7. That is NOT going to work against Detroit (and I HATE Detroit).

I really can't call the game tonight, too close to call given that the Spurs should win but playing in Nawlins is worth a few points in itself.

BTW, Jordan Farmar is NOT a rookie! (I'm a UCLA fan as well)

Jordan "I don't like passing the ball to Kobe" Farmar is not a rookie but was sure playing like one in the Jazz series.

[SES_D]

Cp3 Ftw.

[Kensta335]

Originally Posted by SES_D

Cp3 Ftw.

Yes Candace Parker was great this weekend for her Sparks debut.

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by Kensta335

Jordan "I don't like passing the ball to Kobe" Farmar is not a rookie but was sure playing like one in the Jazz series.

Agreed. I was in favor of sitting him for the rest of the playoffs and going with Sasha at point to relieve Fish. Open up some roster space for the other UCLA guy (Ariza) to play a little clamp down defense and give some energy.

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by Kensta335

Yes Candace Parker was great this weekend for her Sparks debut.

It's so funny because I actually watched that game (nothing else on) and she was ballin'! Well, ballin' as much as one can when the entire game is below the rim.

[mrwma237]

I foresee Lakers > Celtics in Game 7.

Last second buzzer beater, by Kobe Bryant... 20 footer fade away, over Pierce.., top of the key.....

followed by..Riot in south central LA.

[SpecC]

Originally Posted by Kensta335

Jordan "I don't like passing the ball to Kobe" Farmar is not a rookie but was sure playing like one in the Jazz series.

dude it's a lakers' secret plan. Play him against one of the best PGs (Williams) to make him look bad so they can sign him for cheap in the summer for a long period of time! Phil Jackson is going to let him get slaughtered in the next round too hahahahaha

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by SpecC

dude it's a lakers' secret plan. Play him against one of the best PGs (Williams) to make him look bad so they can sign him for cheap in the summer for a long period of time! Phil Jackson is going to let him get slaughtered in the next round too hahahahaha

Ingenious because it doesn't matter if the Spurs or Hornets win. Either way, Farmar will have his butt handed to him by Parker or Paul. Heck, I don't think he can handle Vaughn or Pargo either.

Good thing about the triangle is that you don't really NEED a great PG. The PG does have to be able to play defense and not get completely destroyed off the dribble though. Rules Farmar out. Bring on...THE MACHINE!

[Bimmer335i]

Originally Posted by mrwma237

I foresee Lakers > Celtics in Game 7.

Last second buzzer beater, by Kobe Bryant... 20 footer fade away, over Pierce.., top of the key.....

followed by..Riot in south central LA.

What's your reasoning behind that statement?

[SpecC]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i

What's your reasoning behind that statement?

some time ago when the lakers won the championship, there was a huge riot there. cars were flipped. things were lit on fire. it looked dangerous haha

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i

What's your reasoning behind that statement?

Apparently, poor minorities in South Central have nothing better to do than look for a reason to riot.

[Mondolemite]

I hate the Spurs and the Lakers don't match up well against them at all. Who's gonna guard TD, Gasol? That's a joke.

The two teams I hate the most in the NBA right now: Spurs and Pistons (Deeee-troit baaasketbaaall). Two teams in the way of a storied Celtic-Laker matchup: Spurs and Pistons. Two teams most likely to drive the NBA into financial ruin due to loss of advertising dollars: You guessed it.

I might have to bring myself to actually root for the Celtics... Naw, I can't do it. I'll just root against the Pistons.

[SpecC]

you can hate them as much as you want, but they're both still going to win a lot

besides, i think the lakers match up decently with the lakers

TD vs gasol
Kobe vs Bowen
Fisher guards tony parker
Kobe guards Ginobili

who on the spurs can guard lamar odom?

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by SpecC

you can hate them as much as you want, but they're both still going to win a lot

besides, i think the lakers match up decently with the lakers

TD vs gasol
Kobe vs Bowen
Fisher guards tony parker
Kobe guards Ginobili

who on the spurs can guard lamar odom?

A combination of Thomas and Oberto will guard Odom but he will definitely present matchup problems if he decides to show up for the series (he has a history of disappearing at the most awful times).

For the others:
-Gasol can't guard TD and will get in foul trouble
-Kobe turns Bowen into a superstar when they play because Kobe's busy helping off to slow down Duncan
-Fish will consistently get beat off of the dribble by TP and get little help from the interior because Gasol is soft (basically a 7 foot small forward) and let's not even mention Farmar
-Kobe should not guard Ginobili, that's foul trouble waiting to happen. But, if Ginobili continues to start the Lakers have no choice (otherwise, put Sasha on him)
-No one in the NBA can guard Kobe but Bowen is just dirty enough to cause problems

All in all, not a great matchup like I said.

And, of course they are gonna win a lot. That's WHY people hate teams. You don't go around hating losing teams.

[Bimmer335i]

Originally Posted by SpecC

some time ago when the lakers won the championship, there was a huge riot there. cars were flipped. things were lit on fire. it looked dangerous haha

Are you sure about this??? You probably thinking about the Rodney King riot in '93. I basically grew up in SoCal for the last 27 yrs and I don't recall riots associated with any championship teams, let alone the Lakers. Lakers fans are so friggin laid back, they don't really care, and for them, championships are a must and expected. I know they love the parades though

[Bimmer335i]

And so here we go, 2004 all over again, Lakers vs Spurs, conference finals, except this timew without Big Daddy, Cactus, Aristotle, blah blah blah...I'm sure the Spurs remember Mr. Fisher very well.

Lakers in 7!

[SpecC]

Originally Posted by Mondolemite

A combination of Thomas and Oberto will guard Odom but he will definitely present matchup problems if he decides to show up for the series (he has a history of disappearing at the most awful times).

For the others:
-Gasol can't guard TD and will get in foul trouble
-Kobe turns Bowen into a superstar when they play because Kobe's busy helping off to slow down Duncan
-Fish will consistently get beat off of the dribble by TP and get little help from the interior because Gasol is soft (basically a 7 foot small forward) and let's not even mention Farmar
-Kobe should not guard Ginobili, that's foul trouble waiting to happen. But, if Ginobili continues to start the Lakers have no choice (otherwise, put Sasha on him)
-No one in the NBA can guard Kobe but Bowen is just dirty enough to cause problems

All in all, not a great matchup like I said.

And, of course they are gonna win a lot. That's WHY people hate teams. You don't go around hating losing teams.

-gasol can block some shots which helps. i don't think phil would make gasol guard him anyway
-bowen does love those corners!
-I think fish is strong enough to at least keep up with him a little bit. He bodied up williams pretty well but williams is a chunky boy himself.
-I remember one time when phil jackson had kobe guard Tony Parker. I believe he is a smart enough player to guard Ginobili well.
-Yes, Bowen may be a little dirty, but Kobe seems in control of himself and his emotions. I have no doubt in my mind that he'll be fine.

besides, i don't think oberto and thomas are quick enough to guard odom. I bet Duncan will guard him

[SpecC]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i

Are you sure about this??? You probably thinking about the Rodney King riot in '93. I basically grew up in SoCal for the last 27 yrs and I don't recall riots associated with any championship teams, let alone the Lakers. Lakers fans are so friggin laid back, they don't really care, and for them, championships are a must and expected. I know they love the parades though

here you go

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/798383.stm

[rce90]

It would be great for the NBA to have L.A. and Boston again for the Finals. But I think Detroit will be the spoiler for Boston. Boston hasn't won on the road(playoffs), Detroit has. Boston's only real go to guy is Pierce but him and Prince might cancel each other out; Garnett and Allen need to really step-up against Detroit.

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by SpecC

-gasol can block some shots which helps. i don't think phil would make gasol guard him anyway
-bowen does love those corners!
-I think fish is strong enough to at least keep up with him a little bit. He bodied up williams pretty well but williams is a chunky boy himself.
-I remember one time when phil jackson had kobe guard Tony Parker. I believe he is a smart enough player to guard Ginobili well.
-Yes, Bowen may be a little dirty, but Kobe seems in control of himself and his emotions. I have no doubt in my mind that he'll be fine.

besides, i don't think oberto and thomas are quick enough to guard odom. I bet Duncan will guard him

Good point about Duncan guarding Odom. Odom will pull Duncan from the lane leaving it open for offensive rebounds and Kobe->Gasol lobs.

We have to remember that both of these coaches are masters of in-series adjustments. It will be a very interesting series.

[Mondolemite]

Originally Posted by rce90

It would be great for the NBA to have L.A. and Boston again for the Finals. But I think Detroit will be the spoiler for Boston. Boston hasn't won on the road(playoffs), Detroit has. Boston's only real go to guy is Pierce but him and Prince might cancel each other out; Garnett and Allen need to really step-up against Detroit.

Allen's on vacation in the Bahamas. The Celts still haven't found Cassell's rotting corpse yet but they can smell it. Garnett will step up but Pierce won't do what he did last game on a consistent basis versus Deeee-troit.

I think Detroit's got 'em in 6.