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big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2004/05/10, 12:47 PM SO, the T-wolves finally made it out of the first round for the first time in franchise history. Does getting past this milestone mean they're gonna win it all? They're my pick, especially since I finally saw them pick it up against sacramento in the fourth quarter. Anyway, they're my pick, who's yours? -------------- I have some good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieco!
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/10, 02:07 PM The Pacers. -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2004/05/10, 03:37 PM I think the pacers will definately win the East. -------------- I have some good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieco!
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/05/10, 05:28 PM Detroit/Indiana in the Eastern finals Los Angeles/Sacramento in the Western finals -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
k1972pat Posts: 154 Joined: 2003/06/10	2004/05/11, 08:04 AM San Antonio will win it all.... Pacers and Spurs in the finals...
big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2004/05/11, 05:24 PM watching the way the twolves are handling the sacramento, I might have to take back my predicition of them winning it all, but they still could... -------------- I have some good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieco!
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/05/12, 01:10 PM ============ Quoting from big_j_scf: watching the way the twolves are handling the sacramento, I might have to take back my predicition of them winning it all, but they still could... ============= I think Sacramento has more playoff experience, which should help them if they are to beat Minnesota. The Lakers/Spurs series winner will eventually win the NBA title. In the East, Indiana is the strongest team bar none. However, they don't have an answer for Shaq/Bryant or Duncan/Parker. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/13, 02:04 PM Whoever wins the SA vs. LA series. -------------- My diet sucks and so do my Mets Jdelts@freetrainers.com
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/13, 06:07 PM San Antonio vs. Sacramento - - Indiana vs. Detroit Sacramento vs. Indiana Sacramento wins it all!!! -------------- In order to live, you must be willing to die.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/05/14, 11:35 AM After last night's performance, there's no doubt the Lakers will be in the West Finals. The Kings/TWolves series will probably end in 7 games. The Kings get psyched out whenever they play the Lakers. The TWolves, on the other hand, matches up with L.A. pretty well...that should be a good series, if they can get past Sacramento. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/14, 07:34 PM LA got so lucky with that shot. I hope they can seal the deal in LA and play the winner of Sac/Min. I don't want to see San Anton in the finals. I hate Ginobli and Parker. -------------- In order to live, you must be willing to die.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/16, 12:56 AM As long as Reggie Miller NEVER holds that NBA trophy, I'll be happy...actually, I don't want the Lakers to win either.
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/17, 02:24 AM Ha ha...Reggie...You and Spike Lee both. Lakers won't get past Sac or Min. -------------- \"Cuz we are the Aqua Teens\"
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/05/17, 11:31 AM Revelation: Lakers wins West in 6 games; Indiana wins East in 7 games; Lakers win it all in 6 games -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/18, 02:09 PM ESPN guys are sayin' the same stuff. I don't see it happening. That might be my hatred for the lakers talking, but we will see. They are getting a pretty good rest right now though. -------------- \"If you do not understand, this is your fault, not ours.\"
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/18, 02:25 PM I will boycott if LA goes against Indy. -------------- My diet sucks and so do my Mets Jdelts@freetrainers.com
arondaballer Posts: 1,054 Joined: 2003/06/14	2004/05/20, 08:24 PM Man some of yall are crazy.....For one thing, the Lakers are gonna win (no matter how much you hate on them) because they have Kobe (UNarguably the best player in the league) and Shaq (the most dominant)and Malone and Payton who are awesome on defense even though they're not in their prime. Minnesota hasn't a chance because they have no answer to Shaq and Kobe is playing well. And if you're gonna say Fisher's buzzer shot was lucky, take a look at Duncan's fadeaway 20 footer BS shot right before it! It's the Lakers' destiny to win. NOONE from the east can beat the lakers either........Detroit and Indiana are having trouble (despite their incredible rosters) closing out the east-THE EAST(also known as the JV league). LAKERS ALL THE WAY -------------- I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle-victorious. --Vince Lombardi "Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." H. L. Hunt
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/20, 08:34 PM I hope the Timberwolves beat the Lakers. I HATE THE LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/05/21, 12:49 PM ============ Quoting from arondaballer: Man some of yall are crazy.....For one thing, the Lakers are gonna win (no matter how much you hate on them) because they have Kobe (UNarguably the best player in the league) and Shaq (the most dominant)and Malone and Payton who are awesome on defense even though they're not in their prime. Minnesota hasn't a chance because they have no answer to Shaq and Kobe is playing well. And if you're gonna say Fisher's buzzer shot was lucky, take a look at Duncan's fadeaway 20 footer BS shot right before it! It's the Lakers' destiny to win. NOONE from the east can beat the lakers either........Detroit and Indiana are having trouble (despite their incredible rosters) closing out the east-THE EAST(also known as the JV league). LAKERS ALL THE WAY ============= Lakers: Too much experience, too many Hall of Famers, too much Kobe, too much Shaq = another NBA championship trophy on the mantlepiece. You tell 'em arondaballer... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/21, 07:54 PM We'll see. That's why they play the games. Go East. I hate the Lakers, and I can't root for the team that just knocked my team out -------------- Listen to the Deftones
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/07, 03:30 PM Well it was just one game but it was a Hell of a Game, and woohoo.. I won $50 that we'd win one of the first two in LA. Go Pistons!! :cool: -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/07, 08:34 PM Congrats dani...are you in D-town? That game was pretty good. I kept telling people, all they need is one in LA, then they go to D-town for 3 straight. That'll wrap it up. They can win if they play perfectly. The lakers are old and lazy. Ok, if they're not in colorado court systems, they are old and lazy. -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/07, 09:04 PM The Lakers in 6. -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/08, 10:00 AM I concur it will be a six game series. Yes David, I'm in Detroit and love my sports town! Even the Lions and Tigers LOL. -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2004/06/08, 01:25 PM Sorry to hear about the Lions and Tigers thing:big_smile:
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/08, 03:56 PM I dunno...Giving the lakers two wins seems a bit steep to me. -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/08, 04:02 PM Are you serious? C'mon the Lakers may lose the series, but it is not going to be in 4-5 games. -------------- I cry once a day.
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2004/06/08, 04:33 PM I think that this game will a wake up call for the Lakers. Lakers in 6 but I am cheering for the Pistons
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/08, 05:45 PM My sentiments exactly atiger -------------- I cry once a day.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/06/09, 07:47 AM GO LAKERS say what you will but they do have the best team in the NBA -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/09, 04:12 PM Sure for a bunch of mercenaries. "America's Team", a dynasty, a collection of great players, sure. But not YET are they the best team, and perhaps they won't be! GO PISTONS!!! -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2004/06/09, 05:30 PM They have the best talent but maybe not the best TEAM
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/09, 06:24 PM malone is done. payton is done. Kobe and Shaq are your only hope. They stole that game last night. Pistons just choked. I wouldn't look for it to happen again at home tomorrow. -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2004/06/11, 10:40 AM I may be changing my ind. The Pistons looked extremely good last night. They looked like a champion team
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/06/11, 11:36 AM Yup...the Pistons played a hell of a game. We'll see what kind of adjustments Phil Jackson's going to make for game 4... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/06/11, 12:12 PM Wait Lakers will take this
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/12, 06:08 AM I dunno, the lakers looked like a team that got BEAT the other night. It should be three-nil, but the lakers got lucky and stole a game, let's not forget that. -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/14, 08:44 AM ...:::doin the snoopy dance around all the LA 'cheerleaders'::::.... :big_smile::big_smile::big_smile::big_smile::big_smile: I found out too late that they had the NBA and WNBA Championship trophy's and the Stanley Cup all down at the Palace last night, people could get their picture taken with all three, hopefully once Bill owns them all he'll do that again this summer. ..hmmm... maybe tomorrow. :cool: -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/14, 01:48 PM Mitch Albom puts things so well sometimes: "...So where are we now? Planning a parade route? Chewing our fingernails? I'll tell you this much. The Pistons should enjoy these next 48 hours. To be on the cusp on doing the ultimate in your sport -- for the first time -- is a feeling most athletes later say never comes again, it is lightning in a bottle, pixie dust in a bag, you are so fully conscious, the best thing in your world is about to happen, but it hasn't happened yet. It is the morning of the last day of school, the drive to the prom, the hotel hallway on your wedding night, all things anticipatory, when everything is possible. Let them enjoy it. Let them count the minutes until Tuesday night. And let the basketball pundits who thought this thing would be over in five games go back and erase the names they had filled in and switch them when no one is looking. Meanwhile, Detroit is tingling with an excitement it never expected to feel in this season of weird summer weather..." http://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/mitch14_20040614.htm -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
	2004/06/14, 01:50 PM Go Panthers!!!!!!!:cool: -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/06/14, 04:17 PM Seems the Lakers have decided to go fishin early... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/06/14, 04:52 PM lets wait till it is all over ok? I know the Lakers will win this thing! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/06/14, 06:53 PM ============ Quoting from 7707mutt: lets wait till it is all over ok? I know the Lakers will win this thing! ============= Hmmm...I think they will win IF they decide to come and actually PLAY! The Lakers of games 1, 3 and 4 are not the same team that won the West Championship... :( -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/06/14, 07:02 PM Grrr. So the Pistons are only winning because the Lakers decided they'd rather fish? It looked to me like they played pretty hard, just got beat by a team that played harder and figured out how to shut them down. It happens, the Wings were amazing in the regular season, finished #1 and of course are still the best to ME, but we don't have the Cup. Playoffs are a different game -- more mental -- and when someone gets your number, they take you out and that's that. -------------- : ] ~Danielle The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/06/14, 08:01 PM There has NEVER been a team come back from 3-1. It will not happen. -------------- I cry once a day.
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/14, 08:49 PM dani is right. Lakers gave it all they had sunday night, and were beaten by a superior team. No excuses. This thing should be over now. Let's not forget that game two should also belong to the pistons. You gotta foul Shaq when they inbound the ball to him out there!! -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
arondaballer Posts: 1,054 Joined: 2003/06/14	2004/07/06, 11:07 AM Malone, Payton, and yes, Horace Grant were three HUGE factors in the lakers' success if they were to win this year. Unfortunately, Malone: hurt, unable to guard Rasheed Wallace. Payton: just plain out didn't show up!! Horace Grant: out for playoffs because of injury (malone's backup who is also a great defender). The Lakers just fell apart. But give credit to Detroit, they came to play! -------------- I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle-victorious. --Vince Lombardi "Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." H. L. Hunt
jonathanweaver Posts: 576 Joined: 2004/06/14	2004/07/06, 01:19 PM I predict the Pistons to win the series. :cool::laugh::laugh::laugh: -------------- I will never grow up, just old. Jonathan
David1201086 Posts: 253 Joined: 2004/06/15	2004/07/06, 09:08 PM I predict the it will come down to the lakers and the pistons, and the lakers will lose. -------------- Stand up 4 what you believe in, even if what you believe in stops you from breathing.