Now that the season has ended and the real games begun
as hot match up and deep emotions flowing in the NBA
who do you see in the finals for 2004 ?
can the LAKERS make a come back to be champions ?

Will the NETS over power the PACERS who are the choice
to take the EASTERN conf.?

Can the T-wolves go pass the second round
or will the dajavu hit them with DENVER now that carmello
have Denver up and running as a rookie ?

NEXT YEAR LeBron James !!!
what are you thoughts and game face you see winning the
Championship for the title and Crown of NBA Basketball 2004
who will get spanked :spank:

Da Playoffs.............. :D

Lakers v. Nets in the Finals.

PACERS sweeps the CELTICS and the NET sweep the KNICKS
LAKERS should take down the ROCKETS in the next show down
as the SPURS simply dominated Memphis as DENVER still have life
Carmello & Co gave the T-WOLVES something to think about at HOME

now come the PISTONS who better watch out
and the KINGS and MAVS are the hottest match up series
KINGS will pull away in this one

I think that it will be San Antonio vs. Detroit.

I like Detroit now that Rasheed is playing alond side Big Ben. Their defense is sick too. I think defense wins games. I think they will surprise Indiana. The Lakers are having trouble with Houston, so I don't think they'll fair well against San Antonio. They might, maybe seeing the defending champs in the second round will wake them up a bit. Sacramento plays no "D" as does Dallas, so without defense there will be no ring. Minnesota will get to the second round and play Sacramento and win, but will lose to San Antonio in Western Conference Finals.

yeah but the NETS are very strong i like the Pacers game plan the PISTONS
will have lots of trouble with both of these teams I see the PACERS in the EAST
my wild suprise will be the NETS who knows what it takes but will it be over the
Pacers not so sure yeap the PACERS
i think the LAKERS will fall in the second round this year and with Kobe tril maybe
starting soon it will take the focus off the game a lot and i agree MAVS & KINGS
lack tighter D" this will allow a team like the SPURS to bang them and rack up points
the true underdog in the playoffs is DENVER which will not advance to the next round as the T-Wolves will wake up and know these are the playoff win or go home
i can't see the HEAT going far at all the Wolves is the team that can play and match
up with Duncan & the Spurs it will get even hotter down the road i see the T-Wolves
in the WEST

PACERS & T-WOLVES in the finals

The Lakers have been struggling against the Rockets because of Yao Ming. No other team in the West has a center who is large enough to bother Shaq. The Spurs can upset the Lakers, but I think LA will beat them in the Western Conference Finals. In the Eastern Conference Finals I see Detriot & New Jersey. Of this match-up I see the experience of the Nets being the deciding factor.

now i agree with that , yes the NETS will have it but the Pacers are high flying
and seem to be hungery for a title the LAKERS are deep in depth and can be
strong if they get by the second round i see them falling i like the T-Wolves
but reality i have a change of heart and say SPURS vs Pacers you have open up
some good points here Yoa is big trouble for any team but after that Houston
is subside as a no factor or threat

I don't see the Lakers falling to the Timberwolves, they've only gotten past the 1st round for the 1st time in 7 tries. I do think the wolves have a strong team though. The Kings have too many injuries to go all the way (which is ashame because they have the talent & will, but can never enter the playoffs with a heathly team). The only team that can beat the Lakers is the Spurs.

It is a shame the Kings are so banged up because they have a fun team to watch. I think if they are healthy with the same roster next year they will be the team. I like the Spurs because they have guys who make big plays (Duncan, Ginoblili, Parker, Horry, Bowen) and they play tight "D". I think their defense will mess with any team and their offense is not bad either. Plus they can play half court ball against the Lakers. Lakers defense lacks against pick & roll and Shaq is not the force as far as block shots like he used to be. Plus San Antonio will go at Shaq which no other team seems to want to do. If Detroits offense continues to be ok then I think they'll upset the Pacers. Though Jermaine O'neil and Ron Artest will cause problems for Detroit. Rasheed Wallace will be the key to Detroit advancing. If Yao would go to the post instead of settling for fade aways and long range jumpers then Houston would have a chance to upset Lakers because they also kill them with the pick & roll. But he's too timid right now. Whatever team plays Lakers, go a Shaq, that's the key.

The window of opportunity is closing for the Kings. I remember when the Bulls reached the Finals for the 1st time in 1991, Jordan said they had to win it, because there are no guarantees that they'd be back. The same is true for every team. The Kings only have a few years to be near the top before they begin to slip. Their best years have been wasted by injuries to key players.

That's true Pan. I think too their defense lacks because of the injuries, as they have very few players that can move freely and defend affectively. I think they might have next year if they keep the same team and if Brad Miller and Webber get 100% in the off-season. They are still very deep and talented with great passers. I think the best teams next year will be San Antonio and I think Indiana and Detroit will step it up also. That's true about what Jordan said though. I don't think the Kings have that mentality, that urgency to get it done.

The Kings better develop that mentality to get it done when they can. "Next Year" is not always available to you!

that go for a lot of them because next year you will see
a lot of different teams in the mix so this need to be the
year for NETS or PACERS to rise up and know the Pistons
will return again next year for sure but the Kings are fading
as DENVER rise

The 2nd round should be interesting: Lakers-Spurs

Very true. The Kings are fading fast. Denver, Memphis, Detroit and Indiana are on the rise. That series is gonna be classic between the Lakers and Spurs. They have won the last 5 championships. That should be the Western Conference Finals right there. I will be watching all the games in this one. I think it will be the Spurs in 6 games.

Western Conference Finals?...my man this is probably the NBA Finals. Who ever wins this series is going to take it all. I think after this series everything else will be a formality.

Very true, what was I thinking. No one in the East will be winning the title. Last years series was good too. I can't wait til Saturday. Either team can win on the others court, that's what's gonna make this one good. Not to mention the fact that the court will be filled with big name palyers.

Spurs took game 1!!! The Lakers can come back (they haven't been playing well), but the Spurs looked pretty good. If the Lakers don't bring their "A" game, they might be done for.

i wouldn't sleep on detroit in the east...
they have the defense to match up against any western team...
plus, they have a winning record against the remaining teams in the playoffs
from the west...larry brown does it again
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khasm

True Khasm, I like Detroit in the East. I didn't know they had a winnig record in the West with the remaining teams. Their defense does it. That's why the Spurs are tough too, as well as Indiana. I hope the Spurs play as good in game two. One good thing is even after they lost their lead to the Lakers, the came back for the victory. That shows they don't fold and get intimidated because, unlike other teams, they know they can beat the Lakers. Everyone else comes into the game thinking they're gonna loose. Mental defeat from the start makes it hard to put a team away. Spurs don't have that problem. Plus Duncan makes gig shots, as does Parker and Robert Horry. That's a championship type team. Shaq says it was a feel-out game. What's there to feel out. They beat you last year in the playoffs, you should be familiar with this team by now. They always play you tough in regular season also. Shaq better stop sleeping on San Antonio or he'll be watching the Finals from his livingroom.

I think the LAKERS will come back stronger they are starting to look weak
as the SPURS are getting stronger the T-Wolves will be tough on the KINGS
look for the Hornets to face off with the PACERS
the Lakers may fall short in this series here

The T-wolves are pretty banged up like the Kings, but they still have a chance to upset them. The Lakers can't make any mistakes against the Spurs, if they lose the next game it might be over for them.

if the lakers are to win...the glove must play better defense against tony parker....that cat was high-steppin to the hole....smh
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khasm

I don't think Gary Payton has that defense left in him. He's getting older and I think he can stop Parker here and there, but the duration of the game I think he'll get ran. For the Lakers to win they have to limit mistakes. They have to find a way to defend the pick and roll. They have to feed Shaq the ball all game long and they have to hit open shots when he passes out of the post. I don't think they can do all that. The Spurs just have to play pick and roll B-Ball and play defense and take care of the ball. Also, Duncan has to stay out of foul trouble. We all know neither Shaq or Duncan will hit their I free-throws so I think that evens up the free throw matchup. I think the T-Wolves might upset the Kings. The Kings look really vulnerable right now. No defense. Detroit blew out the Nets last night. I think Detroit is better this year. My prediction

T-Wolves vs. Spurs WCF Winner: Spurs
Pacers vs. Detroit ECF Winner: Pistons

The Lakers have had problems defending the pick & roll since the days of Stockton & Malone on the Utah Jazz. Although that was under the leadership of Dell Harris, they still struggle with it. If they are going to learn, it better be quick.

I tell you the LAKERS going down in this series they can't match up
Payton getting burn Parker has him on this heels and the T-Wolves
just had a taste of bittersweet i mean Mike Bibby was red hot and
did the things to win game one Webber was way off Cassell was all
the fire power the Wolves had sprewell was off key they better see
the light or they will be packing headed home .....i still see the T-Wolves
in 6 of this series

tony parker once again snappin on da lakers...did ya'll see that fake he put on devan george and the finish ova shaq....ewwwwww
one love
khasm

I was wrong.....The Lakers are going down.

Yeah, it looks dim for the Lakers. But one thing about this series is each team can win on the others court. That's worse for the Lakers right now because if the Spurs get one in LA, it's really over. If the Lakers hold it down in LA and then come back and steal one in San Antonio, they'll be ok. Do I think that will happen......No. I think SA will get one in LA and go home 3-1. We'll have to see. That cross-over was nasty though. Devinn better tap his ankles for next game. Better yet, he should just stay on the pine. I don't think the Lakers are consistant enough to beat the Spurs. I also think the Spurs have it in their heads that they are a better team than the Lakers.

tru dat...the lakers may be able to change the tide...but i think that it's over for them...malone and gp are not pullin the weight of previous all-stars, fisher and devon look booty out there...it's a wrap
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khasm

Payton is the main one who is missing. Malone is playing as well as he can for a 40 year old, but GP is MIA. I can't help but remember how he vanished during the Finals against the Bulls in 1996.......he is up to his old magic tricks.

right pan...g.p.'s playin like the invisible man...he's not even guarding parker now...
good point about 96...him and kemp musta been kicking it too much during that series cause both of them were horrible...
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khasm

Fisher spends more time laying on his back than playing basketball. Karl Malone just looks to get fouled every play. Gary Payton in too bust chasing Tony Parker around the building, so he's too tired to score. So basically it's Shaq and Kobe against the Spurs. I really hope the Lakes don't win. I would like to see the so called "Mailman" end his career without a ring. I like GP, but Malone, I can't stand him. I too think it's over, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Lakers steal one in SA. Sometimes teams get a little cocky after a couple of wins and they let their guard down. I like San Antonio to win it all. Where do you think Tony Parker ranks as far as point guards in the league? We already know Duncan is arguably the best power forward in the game.

I say the Lakers is going down in this series they might win 2 before
it's over G.P can't hold Parker and they need a younger set of legs to
gaurd him and let payton focus on putting up a few point to help Kobe
& shaq but Parker is playing so well he's going to be hard to handle
Duncan is going to get his and one of the top forward/centers in the game
down 2-0 the Lakers will have a fire in them in game 3....

as i said the Lakers came out with fire and payton had a wake up call
scoring point and Parker was lost in game 3 Lakers jump on them and
never looked back shutting down Parker & Duncan tough D" in this one

The T-Wolves came from 10 down in the last 3+ min to get the WIN
and the NETS came up big on the Pistons martin / Kittles / Jefferson 30
came up big with Kidd 12 asst. the heat was on and will get hotter in game 4

This was a great game and in OT the T-Wolves came up a point winner
very tired Garnett hit a buzzer beater basket to put the wolves up by one
in overtime with seconds left to seal the win and the big block on Deja shot
did it with cassell fouled out the Kings came stroming back tie it and take it
to OT then bibby fouled out big lost for both teams at that point GARNETT
was beat down drain but seal the win .....big ups to the MVP !
can they stay focus and seal another win if so this will back the KINGS in a
corner and i smell trouble WOLVES IN 6 .

I missed it! These games come on too late, I have to get up at 4:00am to get ready for work, and I can't hang. Oh Well......I'll watch the sportscenter highlights.

Okay I watched the sportscenter highlight. I think Peja was clearly fouled at the end, but so was KG when the refs called traveling. What we had there was the so-called "make up call". I don't think this always balances out, but here it did.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Ok now where are the [COLOR=Purple]Laker haters at?[COLOR=Purple]
It just goes to show you that they cant be beat if the team plays as one nuff said! :lol:

I saw the game and it was a good one. I can't believe the T-Wolves almost lost that game. They pulled it out, but they better look at what happened to their lead. Yeah, Peja got hacked on that last play, but the refs screwed the Wolves a few times before that. Plus, at the end of a game you're not getting that call. It was definately a great game.

The Lakers better play as a team the rest of the way to have a chance. They have shown that they can't play as a team for long periods of time so we'll have to wait and see. Plus San Antonio's top guys had a terrible game, how many times will that happen? Bottom line, San Antonio only has to hold down home court and they're cool. Lakers have to go get one in Texas. Lakers took game 3,4 last years also if I'm not mistaken and still lost in 6 games, so one win means nothing. Not saying that they can't beat the Spurs, but one game doesn't do it no matter how much you win by. It's still 2-1 whether you win by 1 or 24. :oops: :lol: :lol:

Python...are you a Laker fan man? It's not too late to hop on the Black and Silver express man.

Lakers can still do it for sure if they continue to gel together
even if the spurs top guns are loaded because kobe can explode
for 40+ any given night and shaq adding and if payton play like he did
the Lakers can do it but the spurs are ready and strong a very good team
so i see them taking it in 6
the T-Wolves was tired at the end of regulation ! Garnett was beat down
but he pull off a shot with seconds left to seal the win don't matter how
this one of the best Road teams they can take control if they win the next
one

You know what, I think Kenny "The jet" Smith made a good point after yesterdays game. Minnesota is getting easier baskets that Sac. Sac has to make alot of 3-pointers and jump shots because they have no inside presence. Minnesota has people who take the ball to the hole even though they shoot less free-throws. Sac has to make those jump shots to be successful because they also don't play defense. I think that gives the T-Wolves a big advantage because jump shots a 3-pointers don't always fall. Even for Sac to rally back last night, it took unbelievable shooting in the final minutes just to catch Minnesota. That's why Dallas will never win a championship with their current team because jump shots and three pointers with no defense will not always be consistant.

Sorry But Im A Lakers Fan 4 Life The spurs are only up one game and yes the star had a bad game but so did the lakers stars had a bad game and if I rember correctly the lakers put on a sho after the all star break as always? that how they got this seeding! Didnt mean to rain on your party but do u think this teal will play like they did in games 1 and 2 tony parkr wont keep it up 4 ever and the lakers have what it takes we will steal one...no better we will "JACK A win in texas even the alamo had to fall! :smash: :smash: :smash:

I sorry to say this but the league MVP wont get past the 2nd round they dont have what it takes and The Man "Garnett" looks like a beat man right now they should have killed Webber and the boys. :laugh:

I don't know man. The Lakers are good, but a little inconsistant. Kobe and Shaq will have to have help to beat the Spurs. Lakers did play very well after All-Star break indeed. Tony Parker will play well and so will Duncan. I think the difference at the end will be the defense. They do have what it takes to steal a game but it won't be easy. Spurs are too tough and too consistant. Lakers won't continue to gel like last game. If they do I'll be very surprised. Even if they win tonight...they can't keep it up. Lakers have peeks and valleys like no other team in the league. Plus they don't get Shaq the ball enough. They wait til their backs are against the wall to dish it to the big man. Like Stu Lantz says "That won't get it done". They do have a chance though. I still think it will be 4-2 victory for San Antonio. It's not too late.
All aboard.

KG is the man. He made the big play. He's up 2-1, took back home court from the Kings. Granted, they shouldn't have had to go to overtime to do it. I think the Kings will have to step up the defense. Cassell won't get into foul trouble again like last game and Peja won't hit those miracle 3-pointers again for a long time. I think the Kings are done. Defense is killing them.

bubble buster ..... T-Wolve will take this one in 6 and look for the LAKERS to fall
in 6 Parker / Duncan and co. will come out hitting hard and slashing to the basket
watch shaq for deep foul trouble by the 3rd payton can't hold Parker and the
pick n' roll they have no clue for it yet watch the D" clamp down on the Lakers ...
the KINGS outside shooting will laps soon with bibby & Peja webber not taking it to
the hold hard they needed all the fire power of lucky trays to get back but look
the W went to the MVP Garnett and the wolves it will be a real fight for the W
in the next meet the wolves need to clamp down on D" or they can be headed home
packing for the summer......again T-Wolves in 6

here it is ......NETS behind Kidd triple double was outstanding
the Pistons seem mentally tired and beaten coming apart can
they stop the Nets now ????? i think not

but the ball has turn in L.A the LAKERS as i stated Kobe can explode
for 40+ any night and he did to lead them into a series tie 2 games a
piece the Lakers getting stronger and about to put a string of wins together
can the SPURS stop them now !? Duncan is MIA all at once the tide has turn
i was not shocked but this can be the brinks for the Spurs ......
How do you sum game 4 up ?

I was wrong on this one they will wheel and deal for 7 and i
feel the LAKERS will edge this one out in 7 they have won me

I also have a change of opinion on this one. The Lakers have shown heart. It will go to 7 games, but the Spurs will still be victorious. I still don't think they can sustain the energy the entire series like they have the last 2 games. They played those games with a sense of urgencies because they were "must win" games. The Lakers fall off when their backs are not against the wall. It's tied now so let's see if the Lakers play with that intensity come game 5.

As a Non Basketball Fan once said:

"People who are not true fans Rally behind the Champions" GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Manasiac The Fan LOL

I think the lakers will win in 7 and the nets will in 7.
Lakers win it all.

no way the Lakers will take the show all the way
but they will be hitting on all calibers...
The Pacers will take their series in 6 over the HEAT

We'll see.......we'll see

The Heat have surprised me. I thought they'd get swept. Anyways, Lakers vs. Spurs tonight. It will definately be a good game. Let's see if the Spurs can hold down home court. I think Duncan and Parker will show up for this one. So will Kobe and Shaq, but will the rest of the team? That's the question. T-Wolves almost pulled out another one. I think they still have control over the series. They played terrible and still had a chance to steal that game. Sacramento will lose the next 2 games. They (Wolves) won't lose another in Minnesota. I agree, Pacers in 6. So let's see what happens. Definately if the Spurs win tonight, the series is over.

well look out SPURS the LAKERS just stolen the show and home court with this
wild tale spend yeap the LAKERS will take it in 7 ......they have proven to be
BAD and READY guess that's why they are champions...
will the spurs drop this next game to head home or make a game 7 fight for the
spot in the western finals ?????
Kobe & shaq The Lakers say no !

Lakers baby!!!!!!!!
It was once said the "LAKERS" were dead??Now it seem like we are in the drivers seat............... It's not too late to jump abord "THE LAKER TRAIN"Next stop NBA finals :spinn:

The tables have turned! We might be witnessing the 93 Bulls-Knicks series all over again (the Bulls lost the 1st 2 games on the Knicks court, then took the next 4)! If the Lakers get past the Spurs, won't be no stopping them.

LIKE IS SAID IN EARLIER POST

LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Booooooooo!!!!!!!! Boooooooooo!!!!!!! Boooooooooo!!!!!!!!
Well, what can I say. Lakers are on their way. They got one in San Antonio which I never though would happen. It pains me to witness
front-running Karl Malone and Gary Payton getting rings this way, but it's gonna happen unfortunately. I don't see any other team giving the Lakers any trouble from here on. Another season down the drain.
It's a sad day for the NBA. :cry:

P.S. That was a great game.

After years of watching my Bulls beat down Malone & Payton.....I started feeling sorry for them. My lasting memory of Malone will always be him getting the ball stolen by Jordan in game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Now that the Bulls are no more, I am cheering for them to win a ring.

I wouldn't mind the Lakers winning the championship (I mean, I'm still a Laker hater, don't get me wrong) but what made me really despise them is Karl Malone and Gary Payton taking huge pay-cuts to jump aboard the best team in the NBA. I don't think that admirable like everyone else does. I think it hurts the game for players to do that and I hope this will be the last time. I don't want that to become the trend, for players to pile up on one team for a sure thing. I mean, then we'll see Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett, Kobe, Shaq and Tim Duncan all on the Lakers running the league for 10 straight years, all getting paid the NBA minimum. What a league that would be. :bazooka:

I will admit, seeing Kobe play this year, he is the best player in the game hands down. When it comes to big plays, no other player is feared like him and for good reason. I have to give it to him. The one person I didn't want to get the ball with .4 of a second left was him.

I will admit, seeing Kobe play this year, he is the best player in the game hands down. When it comes to big plays, no other player is feared like him and for good reason. I have to give it to him. The one person I didn't want to get the ball with .4 of a second left was him.

Apparently you don't want Derek Fisher to get the ball with .4 seconds left either. :tongue:

Very true. He did hit a great shot. That's one of those things that you can live with though. He will miss those shots more times than not. It was flat-out a good shot. I wouldn't want Kobe beating me with last minute shots all the time though, so to have Fisher get the ball is acceptable.

EXCUSE ME PAN BUT WE ARE UP 3-2 AND GAME 6 WILL BE THE END OF YOUR SILVER AND BLACK RIDE.
:spank:
hey I hear everyone saying we cant beat the spurs but it seem like we are finding ways, bottom line if parkes and duncan dont have ther A games the spurs will loose every time!

I guess people forget that Fisher was the starter before payton got there and he can get the job done if needed.....

http://www.nba.com/jm.jsp?ref=nestle_crunchtime&dest=/features/nestle/crunch_time_stat.html (http://)

Ok, your Lakers might win, but let me ask you this.........................................can Derek Fisher whoop Duncan's *****??

I know, that was immature, but I have nothing else until the Spurs steal a game in L.A.

:nuts: You must be he never has to he has Bid Diesel on his team and nobody can whoop him.
They dont call him big daddy 4 nothing.... poppa bring a party ball of whoop A** to every game...LOL :thanks:

EXCUSE ME PAN BUT WE ARE UP 3-2 AND GAME 6 WILL BE THE END OF YOUR SILVER AND BLACK RIDE.
:spank:
hey I hear everyone saying we cant beat the spurs but it seem like we are finding ways, bottom line if parkes and duncan dont have ther A games the spurs will loose every time!

Excuse me python....if you re-read my post, I was choosing the Lakers. I don't have a silver & black ride, B-more. You just mad cause the Wizards can't make the playoffs (even my boy Jordan couldn't put them in).

well the Lakers look good to take this series but the SPURS will win sunday !!
the team i've hope to win is looking good too the WOLVES and who ever they
meet will get a spanking .....!
NETS on a roll to take their series and get ready to meet the PACERS who will
beat the HEAT
but don't count the SPURS out just yet ......

LAKERS!!!!!!!! LA TAKES IT ALL TOMMORROW!!!!

indeed the LAKERS came from a 0-2 to take 4 in a row on the SPURS to win the
series and now await the winner of the wolves & Kings look for the T-Wolves to
battle the LAKERS ........wow it was a very high steppin game Parker fell apart in
the last three games as payton step up his game and shaq doing his thing kobe
floating look like the unstoppable Lakers of old ....too much depth for da spurs

look like the PACERS will rack this one up as well the HEAT can't take two in a row
to bounce back and win this series i think it will play out to the PACERS & NETS
the pistons having too much trouble and Kidd game is on with Jefferson & Martin
Kittle just too much fire power

As a Non Basketball Fan once said:

"People who are not true fans Rally behind the Champions" GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Manasiac The Fan LOL

I think the lakers will win in 7 and the nets will in 7.
Lakers win it all.

I thought I told yall catz the Lakers were going to do this.

MANASIAC.............Dap'z Bro...LOL
Now like I said before...... 0.04 sec

Now to all the Laker haters out there where ya'll at? Dag Im not reading anything? QQ'n 4 ya'll............ Guess you are still sleeping like you do on the Lakers

Like I said lakers were going to close out on saturday and they did! This was just payback for last years loss!

Lakers beat whoever is next in 6.


Nww jersey? Whoa look out D-town the kidd is on a roll. Billips need to bring more than a last sec shot to beat them!

Lakers came from behind to steal the show but they will have a bigger
time in the next showdown with Wolves or the Kings who ever advance

it's in ..............
Garnett and the T-Wolves ~VS~ Shaq and the LAKERS
game one will be the x-factor surely the Wolves are bang up
and Garnett can't handle the load of guns in L.A cassell need
to have a A-Game series and The depth of L.A will be a bit much
for the MVP Garnett & co.

on the flip side in the EAST who will square off in the east
i still think it will be the PACERS ~VS~ NETS

well it Garnett brings his... :smash: , and his :flamet: along with his :uzi: and a few :bomb: 's They might win 3 games in this LA series...LOL
But a hurt sam cassell and a short rotation they cant close it out on LA.

I still thinl it will be Det and IND'y if the wallace boys step it up. :madd:

they have a great chance but the NETS will have all guns loaded and ready
KIDD outside shooting will be the factor as Kittle/Jefferson and Martin blow
inside .......the Wallace boys will get off but won't be able to stay the whole
game out ........big out come NETS win to advance

:geek:

yeah Im here 4 a few mins... LOL
Det vs Ind might proove to be a good series indeed but the point Guard named Jason Kidd will put his A game into this last one! Jefferson and Martin will have to step it up also.

LA vs The MVP..LOL that is all it is. The team is hurt and I do believe the Lakers are in Gear for another Championship. :toast: Karl Malone and The Glove are Hungry are hungry and know that this could be their last chance at a ring.

wow with the NETS out and Pistons in the only team that might have a chance
at the Lakers cause the T-wolves can't match up at all the Lakers have too many
Guns Fisher / Cook / Kobe / Payton deep 3's Shaq & Malone & fox banging inside
will kill the wolves and took game one from them at home spell pain for T-wolves
they must win the next game and go to L.A and steal one
let's go T-WOLVES !!!!!!!

Gm 2: May 23 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m., TNT)
Gm 3: May 25 at Los Angeles (9 p.m., TNT)
Gm 4: May 27 at Los Angeles (9 p.m., TNT)
*Gm 5: May 29 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m., TNT)
*Gm 6: May 31 at Los Angeles (9 p.m., TNT)
*Gm 7: June 2 at Minnesota (9 p.m., TNT)

Lakers Seize Early Series Lead
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 23 points in the third quarter, which the Lakers closed on an 11-0 run, as his team won 97-88 in Minnesota on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Shaquille O'Neal led all scorers with 27 points and 18 rebounds. :grin:

The Nets went out like punks.....I expected them to lose (you don't go home up 3-2, and give up home court). However I didn't think they'd get blown out. The Lakers did what I expected them to do. I think the Timberwolves will be lucky to win 2 games in this series.....watch out for them next year though!!

I have to agree the Wolves might get one the LAKERS will be extremely
to much however The Pistons showed up and cake walk the NETS who
i had to win this series boy i was ever so wrong they came apart like
a grade school team .....but next year you will see most of these guys
and team back at it watch the new rising teams to bump a few out for a
spot like DENVER & MEMPHIS two teams i see on the rise !

Pacers took game one as i expected them to do at home on a Miller closer
the Tray and then adding his one of two freethrow to seal this victory
but the Pistons will come out with the Wallace guys in game 2 and crash the
pacers..................Pacers in 6 for a shot at the title

how about them T-Wolves holding the Lakers to a low of 71 points and
topping them for the win in game two off Garnett 24 points 11 Rebounds
but can the wolves stay on pace and will they win another game from the lakers ??

to the wire wallace said they will win game 2 and he was on point
with some tight D on both end and the Pacers getting out the paint
for outside jumpers killed them LOOK a RECORD was set too with
26 block shots in the game and the biggest was on miller layup to ice
the Pacers ........out come still the same PACERS in 6 games to Advance
for a title shot

I still think "D"troit will take it. The defense is too much. Ben Wallace is a monster. It will be a good series though. :smash:

time will tell once again soon ...can i be so wrong ...wow!!
or am i on point ?

look how L.A came out the gate kobe was too much for the
wolves Garnett & Sprewell can't do it alone this one might
end sooner then i think if L.A win the next game it's over...

IT'S OVER FOR THE T-WOLVES & GARNETT
LAKERS UP 3-1 SHOULD PUT THEM AWAY NEXT GAME !

Over??? It never began.....the T-Wolves might win game 5....but it won't matter, the Lakers are going to the Finals!!!.....sorry Kente.

It's a sad day. That's true though. The T-Wolves never had a chance. Especially without Cassell. Like I said, Lakers vs. Spurs was the Finals right there. Anything else after that is not even necessary. Hopefully Detroit or Indiana will at least make it interesting.

i think both teams will make it more interesting the pistons has a better defense
and the wallace boyz will sho up they hungry !!! if the pacers get their they gonna
need miller to hit his shots and artest to attack the basket with J.O'neal to make
any run

Yes stick a fork in them because they are dead! P-MOB will be eating timberwolf stew real soon!


Now on to this eastern conference thing... (LIKE IT MATTERS) :wink:
The pistons are the better team and have the better coach point blank The wallace boys are 2 much and Hamilton is killing them off the pics and slashing to the basket. Nobody on the pacers team can stick Rasheed Wallace.

:geek: Final perdiction The LAKERS and the Pistons will see eachother.
But the pistons have no answers 4 the P-MOB :bowdown:

it will be in the finals LAKERS & PACERS
too many long bombers in Indy
they laid it on the pistons in game 4

how about the T-Wolves they came out playing
going to the basket and controling the tempo
if they can go in L.A and play with the same style
and everybody show up the Lakers will have to bring
the A game to out the Wolves ......great game guys !

will the LAKERS put them away in the next game ??

look like the LAKERS in control as they wiped out the wolves to get
the spot for the title run ......next year GARNETT !!!!!

Can the pistons end it and grap the other spot to meet the Lakers
or will the Pacers come out with fire and smart game plan to take this
to a game seven ?

i think the pacers will win and force a game seven and move on past
the pistons but i love to see them in to face the Lakers the wallace boyz
and good D" will have a better chance then the high shooting long ball
pacers they only have J.O'neal who will have trouble with Shaq down low .
the showdown coming soon !!

Pistons & Pacers will be a 7 game series.....with the eventual winner becoming the ultimate "loser" to the Lakers! :yo:

it's near showtime for the finals and boy i was so wrong
but now i have jump on the wagon of the PISTONS to crash the Lakers
party but can they do it with the wallace boys and Hamilton & their D' ??

Of all the East teams I think Detriot has the best shot; however, I still think the Lakers will win (unless there is a injury). The real issue is: Rich......you're from chicago man! How can you ever cheer for the Pistons?

can anyone from another state root 4 detroit? :(

can anyone from another state root 4 detroit? :(

Don't get me wrong Python.....there is a distinct rivalry between Chicago & Detriot. The Pistons tormented the Bulls when Jordan & Pippen were coming up. The rivarly was so intense that when the Bulls finally got past the Pistons in the 1991 playoffs...the Bad Boys walked off the court with 30 seconds left rather than shake the Bulls hands. Although the players are long gone...the rivalry is still there. A Chicagoan cheering for the Pistons is like someone in the Bronx cheering for the Boston RedSox.

the heated rivalry between Chicago & Detroit is still strong
surely Chicago is my choice even if they don't have any chance
to get back as a contender but sure you can pull for a nother state
one thing for sure it won't be L.A
I took the scraps left i'm not a L.A fan and anybody who can off set
the LAKERS i'm for it which leave the last hope to spoil the party is
the Pistons don't get me wrong i'm not a lover for this team who tryed to
shame the BULLS for years til we caught fire and burn them all they cound
do was walk away being the less men standing and the water still boils today
i do like Ben Wallace he's a complete player in the game
i still hope Detroit drop the Lakers which i kinda know it's not going to happen
but a man can wish you know.... All this is my wish factor .

Well Rich got his wish (at least partially). The Pistons took game 1! Although I have to say Detriot played great, and the Lakers played terrible. This isn't the 1st time a Phil Jackson team lost game 1 of the Finals (the Bulls lost game 1 in 1991, 1998, and 2000), yet the have always come back to win. While the Pistons are a good team, the Lakers are better, and should win over a 7 game series.

I'm from Chicago as well and I gotta say:

I want Detriot to CRUSH the Lakers........

Hey, a girl can dream....:D

Whoa D town took it to the lakers, This series will be a good one I shall have to keep my eyes glued to this joint. :eeek:

yes i watch every second of it they really played a great game
the LAKERS can be beat in 7 and the wish factor is up to see it
done ...If they can pull out a back to back win the Lakers will be
in trouble.....

L.A took game two but had a time doing it and needed every point Kobe
could give to pull this one out the Pistons are ready the Wallace boys need
to step up a bit more to be winners but Hamilton & Billups keep it close
beware game three the Pistons will take this one !!

The other day in chat I teased CaramelPython about a psychic on the radio station I listen to, who picked a Detriot upset. I don't usually take much stock on this art.....but it appears she might be right. The Lakers are in trouble....they should not be struggling like this at home. Detriot came to win, and Payton/Malone seem to have forgotten that even though Kobe & Shaq are on their team, they still have to play if they want their 1st ring! I think the series will come back to LA....but I wouldn't be surprised if Detriot wins 2 out of 3 at home. I said that LA better step it up after game 1.....well they better step it up some more!

yes the Lakers are having a very hard time with the Pistons Defense
and looking for answers to stop them if they can get 2 out of 3 L.A
can forget it this year but if they win 2 Pistons will be doom.

Ok it's hot in the kitchen! It's gut check time 4 my lakers and the 2 new future hall of famers who havent done alot to show the want it. Hat's off to Detroit and my man Larry brown for keeping to the script of what to do to win. I'm looking towards game (4) to be the backbreaker for my boys or a route of a comback twared malones and Paytons rings.

Detrioit won again! I'm pulling for them to take it in 6. Kobe just has to be checked hard and he is shut down--but I have never in his career seen where he can shut anyone down. Big Ben and others are of course just side-orders up against Shaq, all they can do is try to contain; that in and of itself is enough. It is sad to see Payton is one step behind...age has caught up with a fearless warrior. K. Malone, waited it all these years to start being debilitated with injuries... he needs to just rest the knee. I hope Rashid can push just a tad bit more off of his bad foot; When he and Big Ben and T. Prince get it going on those boards...whoa! Rip is like A.I. he just keeps on ticking! Chauncey has surprised me!

Yo, boys, and I love Shaq (We went to school together for awhile); are looking tired and a little lost out there... Go, Pistons!

I know it is only 3 games down, but I think the Lakers are done! This is 5-on-2 basketball, and now the Pistons defense is cracking down on Kobe! The Lakers look lost not only on offense, but defense as well. The Detriot attack is so balanced, that the Lakers don't know who to concentrate on. The new Bad Boys are forcing LA to play defense for 48 minutes, which they don't like to do. Last year in the WNBA the Detriot Shock upset the LA Sparks to win the title.....it looks like history is repeating itself with the men!

P.S. The media is calling Gary Payton done & old. This isn't fair! To me he looks like he did 8 years ago.....he disappeared in the 1996 Finals too! :D

I hope the Pistons take them. I'm not going to lie, I counted the Pistons out before the Finals even started. I didn't think they'd do this good against the Lakers. I thought the front-line was too small, even though they have the best "D". Karl and Gary are showing that they are indeed just along for the ride, because they have been non-factors. If Shaq and Kobe have one good game that leads to victory in Detroit this whole series is different, so I won't count my chickens before they hatch. Detroit has shown that they can win in L.A. so it wouldn't be over....just a long shot because I'm not sure if the Lakers would drop 2 in L.A. Detroit needs to make sure this ends in Detroit since in the Finals they play 2(home)- 3(road) then- 2(home). Detroit will hopefully keep the defense tight and there will be a trophy for the Motor City.

yes indeed the PISTONS is one of the best defense around
work on Kobe and let Shaq push inside Kobe is the key to hold
and the Pistons will drop them if they take one more it's over for the
Lakers as i said all alone
they can be beat in a 7 game series .........Pistons up 2 - 1

I'm rootin for Detriot all the way but hey, you never know. The lakersjust love to surpirse people

Well I will not speak 2 much since it's only 2-1 lead anything can happen and if the lakers get help from somone other than Kobie and Shaq this is a different series indeed. Im a Detroit man this series because Im a Eastern Conference lover! :teach:

IT'S OVER TRUST ME !!!
with the game four 88-80 win behind B.Wallace hot shooting
the Pistons take a 3-1 lead into game 5 get ready Lakers
now who say the Lakers can't be beat in a 7 game series
PISTONS IN 6 TO WIN A TITLE FOR THE 3RD TIME

Yeah Baby...it's over. Last night was really the championship game win. There's no way that Shaq can lead them to a 3 straight win from here. Might as well celebrate now :toast: :jumping: :spinn: :roll: :lol: :laugh:

now the Lakers has been known to rumble back and they can
but it will end in 6 games as the Detroit Pistons take the 2004 title...

I still think the Pistons must do it in Detroit. They have to end it tomorrow or they better play perfect from there on. If they take it back to L.A...that's no good. Lakers get all the calls in L.A. That's no news flash. It must end in Detroit. If they come out too confident they'll lose and give the edge back to the Lakers. I really hope they win (Detroit). I will laugh myself into a coma if Gary Payton and Karl Malone don't get rings.....EVER!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I have to hand it to the Pistons they have played solid games on D but the refs are tripping also, But being the lakers we cant cry about missed calls or bad calls if we not droping the shots in the hoop or driving to the hoop.
hat's off to Larry Brown!

Competition just came back to the NBA...no longer can we assume that a western conference team is automatically going to win. However, that being said, I don't think the Pistons could have beaten San Antonio....that matched up better with them than LA does.

However, that being said, I don't think the Pistons could have beaten San Antonio....that matched up better with them than LA does.

Oooooh panafrica, I don't know about that one man. I think the Pistons (playing like they are playing) could have taken San Antonio. I think L.A. matches up with Detroit better than San Antonio does. I think Shaq and Kobe have a better chance because they have a better inside presence. Duncan would have a tough time against Rasheed Wallace and Ben Wallace because he tends to fade away alot when there's defense on the inside. The Spurs would have been forced to live alot from outside (as they did against the Lakers) and would have to hit a high percentage. They (Spurs) actually chose to live from the outside against the Lakers because Detroit is killing the Lakers inside, which I never though would happen. But like I said, the Lakers are soft inside. Shaq is not the shot-blocking force he used to be, especially when he's tired. I think if S.A would've been aggresive they could've taken the Lakers. But Detroit is the aggresive team and look where it's gotten them. I think it's safe to say "you never know what will happen". :tongue:

I would have to give it to Pan I agree that S.A. would have a better match up with the Pistons. Duncan is a better shot blocker and he knows rasheed's game. Well we wont know right now but I am looking foward to seeing who is going where next season. :read:

if the Lakers don't win the title look for Phil Jackson to be packing up
i think he will leave and saying that Kobe might move on !

if the Lakers don't win the title look for Phil Jackson to be packing up
i think he will leave and saying that Kobe might move on !

Kobie should stay but he wont he has a problem with this duo of him and Shaq
Phil wont be here next season, but who can replace him? Any ideas?

if Phil leave , right now their is no one, it takes a Larry Brown or a Pat Raliy
to guide a team like the lakers right now i have no clue who can keep the Lakers drive upward
do you think Phil Jackson will retire or pack up and join a nother team ?

IT'S OVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
DETROIT WIN ! DETROIT WIN THE TITLE
SHAQ WALKS OFF THE COURT
L.A. A DONE DEAL , PISTONS HAMMER THE LAKERS 100 - 86