Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Wasn't horry also the bench hero in Games 1 & 2 for the Spurs? Horry for Finals MVP~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spicy McHaggis 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Man, Horry saved Duncan's ass last night. I prefer to see the guy who works hard all the time get the recognition... but you can't question Horry's ability in pressure situations. HOF, no doubt. I think Pop outcoached Brown. Going to Horry IS obvious but it was the right move and it was drawn up well. Plus using his TO's to narrow Detroit's options... Duncan needs a big Game 6 to show his heart isn't questionable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Damn, I got to watch the first 4 games and didn't even bother with the 4th quarters, there's finally a Finals worthy game and I wasn't around to see it So, do the Spurs close it out in 6? That's a heartbreaker for Detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted June 20, 2005 I called Spurs in 6, but I had no idea only one of the games would be close. This has been a really odd series indeed, but it'd be nice to have two more games like this last one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 I think if the series were to go 7 and games 6 & 7 resemble game 5, it would help save face to how this series is being percieved by the public a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Platypus 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 I think Pop outcoached Brown. Going to Horry IS obvious but it was the right move and it was drawn up well. Plus using his TO's to narrow Detroit's options... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Absolutely. Billups was killing Parker all night so Pop switched Bowen to Billups and put Parker on Rip. Not once did they go to Rip down the stretch. Instead Billups was forcing shot after shot. I like Billups, and he was hot early/midway through the 4th, but whomever Parker is guarding between Rip and Billups should be posting Parker's little ass up ALL NIGHT. Terrible coaching by Brown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2005 Rip played like shit, so of course they werent going to give him the ball down the stretch...did you see the last shot that he took Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Platypus 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2005 Rip played like shit, so of course they werent going to give him the ball down the stretch...did you see the last shot that he took <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If I'm remembering correctly it was a rushed shot with the shot clock expiring and a hand (or two) in his face. Your point? Mine is simple: In basketball in general, and in the NBA in particular, you MUST take advantage of mis-matches whenever possible. Brown did not do so. Detroit lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2005 This series should be over. Horry the other night reminded me of Derek Fisher against (irony) the Spurs last year. It wasn't quite as dramatic but it's one of those crushing losses that I don't think most teams can recover from. The Spurs have 2 games now at home and need 1 win. They'd have to be total bitches not to win this series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 They play the Undertaker's theme when the Pistons came out. "marks out" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 They play the Undertaker's theme when the Pistons came out. "marks out" <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They do that for every home game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Refs should not be allowed to put down money on games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Pretty entertaining first half. I missed the first 4 games since I didn't give a shit about the series and it turned out to suck just as I predicted (first Finals I've missed since I believe 1992, when I didn't watch regularly). Then, after seeing the end of Game 5, there was no way I could miss this, and things have been exciting so far. Even though I hate the Pistons, I hope they push the series to 7 games before San Antonio wins. I don't particularly care for the Spurs, either, but I've been a Tim Duncan fan since he was at Wake Forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Anybody else tired of Rob Thomas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Anybody else tired of Rob Thomas? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since about whenever his first album was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 whew, this has been another good one through 3 quarters. I wont mind if the pistons pull away now. my poor heart cant take it anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 I NEED to watch a Game 7. Go Pistons! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 This is going to go down as the Forgotten Finals, I think. Man, I wish the Spurs would win tonight so this can just end already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 ^ since you dont seem to care, why should this "just end already"? Game 5 and this one have been GREAT games (with 5 being a classic). ALthough the last 25 seconds seem like it could be a FT fest. Bring on Game 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mosaicv2 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 This is turning out to be the first 7-game NBA Finals series since 1994, when the Rockets were down 3-2 to the Knicks... but they came back and won game 6 and 7 at New York... hmmm, deja vu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 rasheed really came through in the last few minutes. bout time too, considering his ginormous brain fart last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 First game 7 in 11 years. Well thank you, Bad Boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 has it really been 11 years since Houston/NY? Wow, it seems like just yesterday Game 6, (the best game of that series) was being preempted for OJ's bronco chase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Robfather 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Well, if the Pistons can win game seven, they will certainly have earned it. This series has become very interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Not much to add. We are going to game 7. You don't get much better than that. While this series won't go down in history as great (unless Game 7 is an absolute barn burner or helluva story) I am glad it happened. We get Game 7 in the Finals and the Labor Negotiating is over. Just a good day to be an NBA fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 I still get a kick out of Sheed having the Belt. I wonder if anything is going through Vince's head right now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Rasheed Wallace bringing the belt to his interviews... This guy is officially out of his mind. I love Sheed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 has it really been 11 years since Houston/NY? Wow, it seems like just yesterday Game 6, (the best game of that series) was being preempted for OJ's bronco chase. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That was Game 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Of course now I have to remember to tape game 7, since the Spurs couldn't get it done on my night off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justice 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2005 Rasheed Wallace bringing the belt to his interviews... This guy is officially out of his mind. I love Sheed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And people say there isn't a marketable personality in this series. Sheed is easily one of the most entertaining personalities in basketball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
