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Frankly I'm surprised by the Heat love. Is this a sexy underdog pick, or are people jumping onto the bandwagon that quickly? The Heat just don't match up well with the Pistons, period. They (and Shaq) have a pretty poor record the last few years vs the 'Stones. [/ QUOTE ] The Heat are healthy and finally playing well. The Pistons peaked too early. I wouldn't put money on this either way. |
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There is no way Detroit wins a Game Six in Miami. No matter what else you believe, you can't really believe that. I'd buy Detroit in five over Detroit in six, and I think Miami is going to win it. [/ QUOTE ] Game 7 last year was in Miami. What say you now? |
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Frankly I'm surprised by the Heat love. Is this a sexy underdog pick, or are people jumping onto the bandwagon that quickly? The Heat just don't match up well with the Pistons, period. They (and Shaq) have a pretty poor record the last few years vs the 'Stones. [/ QUOTE ] I don't like their roster as much this year but both Shaq and Wade are healthy. Last year Shaq was playing on 1 leg and Wade got hurt in game 5 and Miami still almost won the series. [/ QUOTE ] Last year the Heat were also a better team IMO. They lost a lot when Eddie and Damon Jones left the team. [/ QUOTE ] And the Pistons have been sucking it up as of late. It may have just been a fluke against the Caveliers, but the Pistons are going to have to get back to their regular season game if they want to make the Finals. |
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[ QUOTE ] There is no way Detroit wins a Game Six in Miami. No matter what else you believe, you can't really believe that. I'd buy Detroit in five over Detroit in six, and I think Miami is going to win it. [/ QUOTE ] Game 7 last year was in Miami. What say you now? [/ QUOTE ] This year's Miami team is significantly different than last year's Miami team. Also, Wade was not 100%. If you can foresee a Wade or Shaq injury, than go ahead, pick Detroit in six. |
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Pistons did play poorly in the second round, I'll give you that. It'll be a good ECF anyways; my blinders hope for a Pistons win (obv)
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Pistons and Mavericks in 6. [/ QUOTE ] This were my choices as well. I think the responses thus far are way overvaluing the Heat (agreed with whoever said they were better last year) and I do think the Suns can take more than one game in the other series. |
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[ QUOTE ] There is no way Detroit wins a Game Six in Miami. No matter what else you believe, you can't really believe that. I'd buy Detroit in five over Detroit in six, and I think Miami is going to win it. [/ QUOTE ] Game 7 last year was in Miami. What say you now? [/ QUOTE ] Also, I say you aren't very good at predicting the NBA! |
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[ QUOTE ] Pistons and Mavericks in 6. [/ QUOTE ] This were my choices as well. I think the responses thus far are way overvaluing the Heat (agreed with whoever said they were better last year) and I do think the Suns can take more than one game in the other series. [/ QUOTE ] Tuq - AHHHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH F YOU!!! Sigh, well done. Having watched this team and dissecting their game for a 7-game series, I think the Suns can steal a game or 2. I would prefer they give them a real series, as it's preferable to be taken out by the eventual conference champion... but the Mavs are kind of a super-charged version of the Clippers. More athletic, and I don't see them having similar defensive breakdowns we did against the Suns. Too bad. Mavs in 5 Pistons in 7. -Al |
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Frankly I'm surprised by the Heat love. Is this a sexy underdog pick, or are people jumping onto the bandwagon that quickly? The Heat just don't match up well with the Pistons, period. They (and Shaq) have a pretty poor record the last few years vs the 'Stones. [/ QUOTE ] I would've thought the same thing a couple of weeks ago, but as of today based on recent games I think there are some legitimate reasons to like the Heat. IMO there is more to it than "Detroit played a better team last round". Prior to the last round what evidence was there to indicate that New Jersey wasn't a better team than Cleveland? I mean, the Cavs were pretty lucky to beat the Wizards from what I saw. |
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Anybody know what's up with Carlos Delfino? (Hornacek?) I remember he played excellent defense on Dwyane Wade during the regular season, but he seems to have dropped out of the rotation lately.
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