Inside The Nba Brough To You By Colonah Not Hyundai

[Furiously-Fancy]

In the West.....San Antonio will win in 6...since nobody on the Jazz can match the inside/outside game of Duncan/Ginobili....or the penetration and speed of Parker....
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I hope you're wrong this time partner! I want the Jazz to win it in 4 or in 7.......either a landslide sweep or a nailbiter in 7. But if the JAZZ win I'll have a hard time choosing between the JAZZ and the PISTONS. Since the PISTONS have brought home several championships, I'd probably have to go with UTAH : )

[NorthofAda]

I hope Utah picks their game up a couple of notches because they sure let SA make it look easy today. They did close it up before the end of the game to within 8, though, after being down by as much as 19. Utah's lost 17 straight in SA, so they're due to break that streak...

[Joe G]

The best thing about the first game was the great overall play of Deron Williams! This guy is becoming a monster point guard....scoring, rebounding....and can pass, and he's 6'3" and strong too. He is the only reason the game was close at all...
He has SOME future in this man's league...
But the Spurs were never seriously challenged.....and will prevail in this series...though the Jazz may win a couple of games...Ginobili is playing like he did last time they were champions....and his passing today was superb! and Tony Parker is among the fastest in league with the ball...and quickness to score in the paint routinely for a barely 6' guy.....

[Furiously-Fancy]

So much for a JAZZ clean sweep.

[Joe G]

Inside The Nba Conference Finals East

Attention all coaches, fans and any who teach basketball to youngsters.....do NOT use this game as an example! Detroit 79 LeBrons 76.....this may have been as ugly a game as I've ever seen, and I've seen my share..even when the Pistons would win 19 or 20 games total in a season. What's up with this tendency to play down to the level of the opposition? The PISTONS just have to be the 'Jekyll and Hyde' team of all time....going from superb play to looking like a last place team in a beer drinking rec league.
But, in any event, this game was TERRIBLE news for the LeBrons...who saw the Pistons as Hyde and still lost. No way the Pistons won't play better than this...Tayshaun was 1-11 from the field, and even the great LeBron was 5-15....damn how NOT to shoot the ball! Only Ilgauskas, and Rip Hamilton shot as though they could successfully throw a ball in the ocean from the shoreline!! but gimme a break Ilgauskas?? maybe he benefits from 3 or more Pistons on LeBron....
This has to be David Stern's worst nightmare....Detroit....who is hated by the media....and maybe San Antonio....or even if the Utah Jazz...no media centers/darlings (Kobe/Dork Nowitzke/Nash) unless LeBron advances.....and that AIN'T gonna happen...so TV ratings will probably rival C-Span....since many fans are front runners, and only follow the media darling teams ....anybody seen Jack Nicholson? Dianne Cannon? Spike Lee? Giuliani?

[Ndnsoldierboy]

Saw game 2 of the Pistons game...yup, it wuz ugly...

[Ndnsoldierboy]

And the Jazz and Cavs win a game each...

[NorthofAda]

And the Jazz and Cavs win a game each...

Jazz kicked some major SA butt over the weekend - worst defeat for SA all season. Go JAZZ!

[Joe G]

Don't get excited....the Spurs will prevail same w/ the Pistons.....though those games are UGLY!!

[Ndnsoldierboy]

Too me, it will end up being Spurs and Piston rematch for sure...those 2 teams look too strong for both Cavs and Jazz.

[Joe G]

Get the fishing boat ready for the Jazz....Inside the NBA brought to you by JG not Hy

SPURS WIN 91-79.....GO UP 3-1.....
Well, so much for the Jazz....but hey, they will be back and soon. Memo to the athletic shoe companies....Deron Williams in the REAL deal....and is or soon will be, a premiere point guard in this league...he's the total package...strength, size, skills, and heart...hmmmm maybe that's how Illinois went 35-1 with him at guard. And Carlos Boozer is playing like a poor man's Carl Malone...he's become a damn solid NBA forward. But Mahmet (memo) Okur has reverted to how he played in Detroit...as a perimeter floater....and non factor...hey Mahmet, people 6'11" and solidly built are NOT shooting guards in this man's league...if you would play in the paint....you'd still be a PISTON.
And who stepped up in the 4th qtr of a 1 point game? Emanuel Ginobili...this guy may be a 'flopper' but he's got ice water for blood...and never hesitates to take the ball at crunch time...he and Olberto played very well here...
Part of being champions is knowing how to play and take shots when the pressure is on....as well as not to panic when things don't go your way....and the Jazz are still learning this...but take this to the bank...they are coming....and will be a solid contender for the next several years...as long as Deron stays there and healthy......
LBJ beats Pistons.....no not Lyndon Baines Johnson...but 'king' LeBron James....he played a very solid overall game, and there's nobody in the league who can check this guy 1 on 1.....however, the rest of his team is really a sub par NCAA level team..so unless he REALLY excels, they will lose as usual. I don't think Detroit is going to stand around and watch him eliminate them, eh Michael Jordan?? he's gonna get roughed up....and triple teamed...Chauncey and Rip have to play better too...and do better at controlling the tempo....and dictating how the game is played...and NOT having James go crazy in the open court....
The PISTONS are a bizarre team, in that no one player is really all that special, or ever a first team all star, etc...but they have good overall talent, and team play esp. on defense..will it be enough to overcome Duncan/Parker/Ginobili? only if every PISTON is on their game...and no let downs....Duncan presents serious matchup problems for them, esp. with Ben Wallace gone....Rasheed has that much athletic ability, but is unpredictable...and not consistent on D, if he is, The PISTONS will win...

[Ndnsoldierboy]

Derek Fisher was way outta his game last nite...glad he got the boot.

[Furiously-Fancy]

Now I'm pull'n for the CAVS or whoever's play'n the SPURS.The PISTONS used to be my team........but I like go'n 4 the underdawgs;

[Joe's Dad]

I saw the game tonight.

[Ndnsoldierboy]

whoa! The Cavs are 1 win away from the finals...I haven't been able to keep up with any of the games...been on the road visiting all my relatives. Its been real fun. Are the Jazz out yet?