NBA Finals start tonight

bigdawg2003 · 06-04-2003, 12:17 PM

I'm pumped about this series. Should be 6-7 outstanding hoop games. That having be said, Spurs in 6.

Calis · 06-04-2003, 12:21 PM

I'll say Spurs in 5-6.

Although I do actually believe the Nets have a chance this year, unlike last year. We'll see though, it all depends on how well SA plays, if they play to their potential, no way the Nets will compete. I also think it's highly unlikely that they will play that way though.

cthomer5000 · 06-04-2003, 12:25 PM

mrbuttercup says Pistons in 6.

Easy Mac · 06-04-2003, 12:31 PM

Are we guessing on how many months the finals will last, or the number of games it will go. Either way, I'm betting 9.

Kodos · 06-04-2003, 12:48 PM

Go Spurs!

GoldenEagle · 06-04-2003, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cthomer5000
mrbuttercup says Pistons in 6.

No, he said in 4

Bee · 06-04-2003, 01:17 PM

Haven't these things already been played? How many months do these playoffs last anymore?

ice4277 · 06-04-2003, 01:54 PM

I actually forgot all about the Finals; was it really necessary to have a week and a half in between the conference finals and NBA finals?

Oh, and Spurs in six, also.

Calis · 06-04-2003, 02:00 PM

I have no idea why they waited so long before starting the finals, I'm sure it's all TV related.

Just a really bad move.

bbor · 06-04-2003, 02:02 PM

Only worse thing than Stanley cup final scheduling....is NBA play-off scheduling

Does'nt training camp open next week?

cmp · 06-04-2003, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ice4277
I actually forgot all about the Finals; was it really necessary to have a week and a half in between the conference finals and NBA finals?

Oh, and Spurs in six, also.

David Stern had an interview on Rome's ESPN show last night and said the reason for the start date of June 4th was because Television networks here and all other the globe wanted a set starting date. This would make it easier on the production of the broadcasts in other countries so they could get everyone and everything here on time.

Oh, and Spurs in 6.

Coffee Warlord · 06-04-2003, 02:06 PM

Someone still watches the NBA?

JeeberD · 06-04-2003, 02:38 PM

I guess I'm rooting for the Spurs, but I don't really like either of the teams...

Neuqua · 06-04-2003, 03:51 PM

Come on Nets fans, let's hear from you!

::echo::

Um, ok. Well here's hoping the Nets take it in 7.

cincyreds · 06-04-2003, 03:53 PM

Spurs in 6, although the Nets are very dangerous!

Calis · 06-04-2003, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cincyreds
Spurs in 6, although the Nets are very dangerous !

I believe the word you were looking for here is formidable.

edited: to not put words in ice's mouth.

sterlingice · 06-04-2003, 04:12 PM

And a collective "Who Cares" goes up from the crowd.

SI

msuballa · 06-04-2003, 04:34 PM

I know what you people mean, without the Pistons NBA is kind of boring. Spurs in 5

Jets80 · 06-04-2003, 04:35 PM

Nets in 6.

ice4277 · 06-04-2003, 04:55 PM

quote:
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Originally posted by ice4277
Spurs in 6, although the Nets are very dangerous !
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I believe the word you were looking for here is formidable.

I would be looking for that word if in fact that actually was my quote!

Neuqua · 06-04-2003, 06:35 PM

There can't be a thread on the NBA without someone bashing it can there?

The thread was named "NBA Finals Start Tonight.." did you expect to find talk about fantasy football?

Don't like it, then don't read it. I don't need to hear the constant bashing of the sport which I've loved since I was little.

There are flaws in the league, I know that. But I love the game of basketball and in my opinion there is no better form of basketball than in the NBA (I like College ball, but always like the pro game a bit better.)

Baseball bores the hell out of me. I couldn't name you half the Bears roster on opening day because every offseason the player turnover is insane. But I won't bitch about it, because everyone has the right to their own opinion.

I apologize for liking NBA basketball.

Neuqua

ACStrider · 06-05-2003, 04:21 AM

Well, my prediction for the Mavs-Spurs series was very close to true. I picked the Spurs to win 4-2 and predicted even how they would win/lose their games. Before the finals even began I was thinking Spurs in 7. I was originally thinking that the Mavs would have been a better matchup for the Nets, and I still think that, but I have been a little impressed with the Nets play in the playoffs while the Mavs series showed some chinks in the armor of the Spurs. The Nets certainly won't be a cakewalk for the Spurs, and the Nets will turn some heads, but I'm not ready to pick against the Spurs. Well, that's my two cents.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-05-2003, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Neuqua

I apologize for liking NBA basketball.

Neuqua

Apology accepted, Captain Neuqua...

Marmel · 06-05-2003, 09:19 AM

When did New Jersey get a team?

Calis · 06-05-2003, 09:26 AM

Am I the only one who really enjoyed seeing Tony Parker show up Kidd last night?

I'm not sure why I have such a deep hatred of Kidd/Nets, but I do.

Not a pretty 2nd half for the Nets at all, seems to me like they got beat a lot worse than the score would indicate.

Neuqua- You're not alone. I love the NBA, always have..and probably always will. It does have issues with the way it's being run now, but I think it's still great, there's a number of great players coming up now, good stuff.

sterlingice · 06-05-2003, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Honolulu_Blue
Apology accepted, Captain Neuqua...

Ok, I may be the only one that thought that funny, but I did.

SI

ACStrider · 06-05-2003, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmel
When did New Jersey get a team?

Well, maybe if we called them the New York Outcast Nets you would recognize them.

06-04-2003, 02:02 PM	#10
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Only worse thing than Stanley cup final scheduling....is NBA play-off scheduling Does'nt training camp open next week? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob. Last edited by bbor : 06-04-2003 at 02:03 PM.

06-04-2003, 02:38 PM	#13
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I guess I'm rooting for the Spurs, but I don't really like either of the teams... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-04-2003, 03:51 PM	#14
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Come on Nets fans, let's hear from you! ::echo:: Um, ok. Well here's hoping the Nets take it in 7. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

06-04-2003, 03:53 PM	#15
cincyreds High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi	Spurs in 6, although the Nets are very dangerous! __________________ The Dallas Cowboys!! America's Team will rise again.

06-04-2003, 04:12 PM	#17
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	And a collective "Who Cares" goes up from the crowd. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-04-2003, 12:21 PM	#2
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I'll say Spurs in 5-6. Although I do actually believe the Nets have a chance this year, unlike last year. We'll see though, it all depends on how well SA plays, if they play to their potential, no way the Nets will compete. I also think it's highly unlikely that they will play that way though.

06-04-2003, 12:31 PM	#4
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Are we guessing on how many months the finals will last, or the number of games it will go. Either way, I'm betting 9.

06-04-2003, 12:48 PM	#5
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Go Spurs!

06-04-2003, 01:17 PM	#7
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Haven't these things already been played? How many months do these playoffs last anymore?

06-04-2003, 01:54 PM	#8
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I actually forgot all about the Finals; was it really necessary to have a week and a half in between the conference finals and NBA finals? Oh, and Spurs in six, also.

06-04-2003, 02:00 PM	#9
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I have no idea why they waited so long before starting the finals, I'm sure it's all TV related. Just a really bad move.

06-04-2003, 02:06 PM	#12
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Someone still watches the NBA?

06-04-2003, 04:34 PM	#18
msuballa n00b Join Date: Dec 2002	I know what you people mean, without the Pistons NBA is kind of boring. Spurs in 5

06-04-2003, 04:35 PM	#19
Jets80 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	Nets in 6.

06-04-2003, 04:55 PM	#20
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by ice4277 Spurs in 6, although the Nets are very dangerous ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I believe the word you were looking for here is formidable. I would be looking for that word if in fact that actually was my quote!

06-04-2003, 06:35 PM	#21
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	There can't be a thread on the NBA without someone bashing it can there? The thread was named "NBA Finals Start Tonight.." did you expect to find talk about fantasy football? Don't like it, then don't read it. I don't need to hear the constant bashing of the sport which I've loved since I was little. There are flaws in the league, I know that. But I love the game of basketball and in my opinion there is no better form of basketball than in the NBA (I like College ball, but always like the pro game a bit better.) Baseball bores the hell out of me. I couldn't name you half the Bears roster on opening day because every offseason the player turnover is insane. But I won't bitch about it, because everyone has the right to their own opinion. I apologize for liking NBA basketball. Neuqua __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

06-05-2003, 04:21 AM	#22
ACStrider High School JV Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Austin, TX	Well, my prediction for the Mavs-Spurs series was very close to true. I picked the Spurs to win 4-2 and predicted even how they would win/lose their games. Before the finals even began I was thinking Spurs in 7. I was originally thinking that the Mavs would have been a better matchup for the Nets, and I still think that, but I have been a little impressed with the Nets play in the playoffs while the Mavs series showed some chinks in the armor of the Spurs. The Nets certainly won't be a cakewalk for the Spurs, and the Nets will turn some heads, but I'm not ready to pick against the Spurs. Well, that's my two cents. __________________ "I'm evil." "Oh you are not!" "Oh I am too." -- Brak

06-05-2003, 09:19 AM	#24
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	When did New Jersey get a team? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

06-05-2003, 09:26 AM	#25
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Am I the only one who really enjoyed seeing Tony Parker show up Kidd last night? I'm not sure why I have such a deep hatred of Kidd/Nets, but I do. Not a pretty 2nd half for the Nets at all, seems to me like they got beat a lot worse than the score would indicate. Neuqua- You're not alone. I love the NBA, always have..and probably always will. It does have issues with the way it's being run now, but I think it's still great, there's a number of great players coming up now, good stuff.

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