FHUBaller05
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I could discuss Spurs basketball all day, so, this may get long.
Pre-playoff, I honestly didn't see any team beating the Mavericks in seven. From their regular season play, it seemed obvious who was the favorite. And I hate the Mavericks. This should be proof that I can set down the Spurs shades and be logical. And by the way, I'm so happy they were upset.
My next pick to win would be the Suns. With Barbosa playing how he was, Amare and Nash consistantly putting up potential Hall of Fame numbers, and of course Shawn Marion in the mix, the Suns seemed unstoppable in seven games.
And then I had my Spurs. I was scared of our age, streaky play, and history of blowing games we should win in the playoffs. I love my Spurs, but I know how we can get in the playoffs against consistantly good teams. I'm born and raised in San Antonio, silver and black is in my blood, but it just seemed like 4 tough series that I wasn't fully confident we could win in a row (Nuggets, Suns, Mavs, Pistons).
With that said, PLEASE understand that the entire Robert Horry thing is not something we are proud of. The Spurs have never had to resort to things like that. Acutally, we we're always the team getting beat up (Karl Malone's elbow to David Robinson, Juwan Howard taking out Derek Anderson, the entire Timberwolves team playing dirty in first round playoff series of past). I was in SHOCK when I saw what he did. It was an unecassary hit (although at the END of his fall, Nash did flop a little! Admit it!!! lol). It was an unecassarilly hard hit as well that deserved an ejection. It crossed the line and I didn't like it. Steve Nash, I am sorry that happend.
Amare and Diaw did run on the court. That's the bottom line that every analyst is touching on. BUT, I would have done the same thing. If someone hockey-checked my PG, it'd be a natural instict to pop-up and be ready to crack some heads. And I think it is logical to assume that Amare and Diaw were not bringing flowers onto the court. NBA rules state that if a player runs on the court during an altercation, it is a suspendable offense. They are grown men who knew the rules and did it anyways, and it's regretable, but that simply is how it is. Is it a fair ruling? I think so. Does it give the Spurs an undeserving advantage? I think so. I hate to win that way honestly. Because with how we played 3 out of 4 quarters, Game 5 w/ Amare and Diaw probably would have been a blowout, if not a blowout a likely win. But, none-the-less, I'll take a W. I hope to express that Spurs fans understand we were spoon-fed a win.
Bruce Bowen is a GREAT defensive player, and if the Suns had him, they'd love him. He's simply one of those guys that you hate when in opposistion but love when they are on your side. Like a Rasheed Wallace or a Robert Horry (I HATED him when he was a Laker, but he's come up big for us as a Spur. We can't help but to like him). I think it the whole Achilles "attack" was a bogus claim, but the shot to the crotch was uncalled for.
Now, who will win? I think we will. I think the chips are stacked in our favor at the moment playing at home to try and close out the series. The crowd will be insane and we will definately be fired up to play ball with Amare and Diaw back. I predict a 95-100 point game that is an instant classic...as well as a game of alot of contact and a few technical fouls. I'd say we are about a 55-60% favorite to win.
But, if y'all win game 6? I'd say you have a 65-70% game to win the series. A game 7 in Phoenix with momentum, crowd, and circumstance on your side would take a 30 point 18 board effort from Tim, as well as 25 from Manu and Tony with Mike Finely and Big Shot Bob chipping in 8-12 a piece to keep up with the Suns scoring to be able to win.
I do not like the Suns. I do not want to lose this series. And I will not be happy if we don't win this series. I will not root for the Suns if the Suns win this series. But if you do, it will be another reason why I, and everybody else, must respect the Suns and the level of basketball they play at. They simply have the most athletic team in basketball, and the most potent offense since...crap, since I can remember.
And in all honesty, goodluck tonight. I mean that. I hope both teams keep it clean. I don't want anybody getting hurt because of nonsense. I'll check back after a game for another unbiased convo.
Pre-playoff, I honestly didn't see any team beating the Mavericks in seven. From their regular season play, it seemed obvious who was the favorite. And I hate the Mavericks. This should be proof that I can set down the Spurs shades and be logical. And by the way, I'm so happy they were upset.
My next pick to win would be the Suns. With Barbosa playing how he was, Amare and Nash consistantly putting up potential Hall of Fame numbers, and of course Shawn Marion in the mix, the Suns seemed unstoppable in seven games.
And then I had my Spurs. I was scared of our age, streaky play, and history of blowing games we should win in the playoffs. I love my Spurs, but I know how we can get in the playoffs against consistantly good teams. I'm born and raised in San Antonio, silver and black is in my blood, but it just seemed like 4 tough series that I wasn't fully confident we could win in a row (Nuggets, Suns, Mavs, Pistons).
With that said, PLEASE understand that the entire Robert Horry thing is not something we are proud of. The Spurs have never had to resort to things like that. Acutally, we we're always the team getting beat up (Karl Malone's elbow to David Robinson, Juwan Howard taking out Derek Anderson, the entire Timberwolves team playing dirty in first round playoff series of past). I was in SHOCK when I saw what he did. It was an unecassary hit (although at the END of his fall, Nash did flop a little! Admit it!!! lol). It was an unecassarilly hard hit as well that deserved an ejection. It crossed the line and I didn't like it. Steve Nash, I am sorry that happend.
Amare and Diaw did run on the court. That's the bottom line that every analyst is touching on. BUT, I would have done the same thing. If someone hockey-checked my PG, it'd be a natural instict to pop-up and be ready to crack some heads. And I think it is logical to assume that Amare and Diaw were not bringing flowers onto the court. NBA rules state that if a player runs on the court during an altercation, it is a suspendable offense. They are grown men who knew the rules and did it anyways, and it's regretable, but that simply is how it is. Is it a fair ruling? I think so. Does it give the Spurs an undeserving advantage? I think so. I hate to win that way honestly. Because with how we played 3 out of 4 quarters, Game 5 w/ Amare and Diaw probably would have been a blowout, if not a blowout a likely win. But, none-the-less, I'll take a W. I hope to express that Spurs fans understand we were spoon-fed a win.
Bruce Bowen is a GREAT defensive player, and if the Suns had him, they'd love him. He's simply one of those guys that you hate when in opposistion but love when they are on your side. Like a Rasheed Wallace or a Robert Horry (I HATED him when he was a Laker, but he's come up big for us as a Spur. We can't help but to like him). I think it the whole Achilles "attack" was a bogus claim, but the shot to the crotch was uncalled for.
Now, who will win? I think we will. I think the chips are stacked in our favor at the moment playing at home to try and close out the series. The crowd will be insane and we will definately be fired up to play ball with Amare and Diaw back. I predict a 95-100 point game that is an instant classic...as well as a game of alot of contact and a few technical fouls. I'd say we are about a 55-60% favorite to win.
But, if y'all win game 6? I'd say you have a 65-70% game to win the series. A game 7 in Phoenix with momentum, crowd, and circumstance on your side would take a 30 point 18 board effort from Tim, as well as 25 from Manu and Tony with Mike Finely and Big Shot Bob chipping in 8-12 a piece to keep up with the Suns scoring to be able to win.
I do not like the Suns. I do not want to lose this series. And I will not be happy if we don't win this series. I will not root for the Suns if the Suns win this series. But if you do, it will be another reason why I, and everybody else, must respect the Suns and the level of basketball they play at. They simply have the most athletic team in basketball, and the most potent offense since...crap, since I can remember.
And in all honesty, goodluck tonight. I mean that. I hope both teams keep it clean. I don't want anybody getting hurt because of nonsense. I'll check back after a game for another unbiased convo.
