Sorry if there has already been a post about NBA postseasn '05. If not, here we go again.

The playoffs have eliminated the pretenders so far, the contenders are doing excellent and it again seems like the big fishes are going to battle it out.

Heat vs Miami

Look at Shaq!! The guy is hardly Shaq anymore. Nevertheless his prescence has been catalyst to Heat's success. I think the captain of the boat is Wade here...Shaq is putting up mediocre numbers compared to his greatness...however, he is still effective to some sort..The role players are doing well...and seems like their bench is solid enough to hold anyone. But now the question should arise, if the '04 Lakers struggled so much against the Pistons than how would this '05 Heat do against them....Remember on the paper..'04 Lakers are much better than this Heat..we will have to see...Pistons will be a real challenge..

Wizards are exciting and if they can play that uptempo game..then maybe who knows...they might win few games...but thats highly unlikely cuz Heat swept them 4-0 in the regular season...

Heat
4-1


Sonics and Spurs

For the last 6 years, if there has been one team that has been so consistent than it would be Spurs..these guys always look like the champs and maybe who knows this year would be it...By far this is the most exciting Spurs I have seen in long time...They look good.

Spurs
4-2

Dallas and Suns

Two best friends meet to collide while the evil emperor watches ....The abttle is on.. One has speed, atheltisim and energy as weapon and the other...as entourage of proven veterans..this series will likely go to game 7...and for both teams there is so much to lose..Dallas...had to play to its potential to be here..and Suns..anything less than a championship would question the style of basketball....Nash is the key...and for Dallas it is Nowiztiki...and if Nowiztiki can't push his scoring then there is no way they are keeping up with Suns..

Suns
4-3

Pacers and Pistons

The team is dismantled..the samurai is hurt and can't do nothing..His last try to become the master looks bleak then suddenly..he comes back..and takes the team to the playoff...each game is hard fought and now they meet their old nemesis...Pistons!!..Pistons are the heavy favs but I wouldn't count Pacers out..cant afford to do that..WOuldnt it be feel good stroy if Pacers somehow win ..NBA championship...but thats a long shot....wait..Pacers making the postseason was long shot too..

Pacers
4-3 ( Being optimistic here)

I thought the Spurs were playing the worst game of series; however, they were maintaining their score until 7-8 min left on the fourth quarter. After that, I could see the Spurs were mentally down. On the other hand, the Pistons were playing at their best with the whole crowd on their side, and doing anything that was impossible in regular games, like taking 4 consecutive offensive rebouds. That was just rediculous game for the Spurs. Manu was under tight defense. The Spurs got into early foul trouble and injury. Tony, who was the only offensive spark, was taken out at the end of third quarter to save him from more fouls. After that, Spurs lost their offensive move. Mcdyess did a very good job on Tim Duncan defensively. I think real MVP Duncan, as AX mentions, should play little more agresively in offense.

My prediction Detroits will lose next game and win the following game. The series will be closed out in Spurs with 6-2.

The trend I'm seeing in last three games is still Detroit missing too many shots around the basket. That's why despite their best game in game 3, the spurs were allowed to hang around till the fourth quarter. BUt sooner or later that's gonna change, and the series will be more exciting.

Despite all that...the ratings for NBA finals have gone down by 45% compared to last year? What could it be? are detroit and spurs don't have enough charisma to bring enough basketball fans to their tv sets? I think the sole reason being there isn't a team to HATE between the spurs and the pistons, though both of them are playing like bad boys. and I don't see any BEAT SPURS or BEAT PISTONS signs like that of LA :). I think the ratings will be higher next year as zen master has united with his most talented rogue ;). Will catch ya guys with REAL FIREWORKS next season. Till then, let me just root for the pistons anyway, just to prick the San Antonio Bandwagon that exists in this thread ;)

its no point cheering for Spurs..i think they have toomuch redbull...i'd go for Piston...maybe Gatorades willl work + vodka + lemon twist!!!

IF, Detroit wins tonight, the pattern will be similar to what they did to LA lakers last year.

and as I said before, if Spurs loose a game at home, they are pretty much cooked.

Oys chill

As for declining TV rating, what do you expect in San Antonio? They are the fattest city and does not care for much of exercise.

I said, if Miami and Purs were there in finals, the ratings would have dropped more. It would have been a very boring game, all concentrated below the basket. At least you can see some aerial shows with Pistons.

Now the series evened, the rating should go up as it gets more interesting. Spurs are not keeping the pace with Pistons and thats why the games are boring.

haha Shirish bro. good analysis. As the saying goes it aint over till fat lady sings....and i don't see any around in detroit, but i can see big ben making all the fat ladies sing in san antonio eh?

the way seriies is going..don't u think big ben is the MVP of the finals regardless of the outcome of the next two or three games!

OYS

this MVP scenario is very changable, pretty much like the weather of New England.

The first two games, it seemed it was Manu Ginobili and now the Big Ben.
I noticed his game performance changes whether he braides his serpentine like hair or leaves. May be it obscures the views of his opponents.

je hos.

DO you guys also know TD is playing too :=) if SA to win (which I think) TD is the one to wint he MVP hardware. you guys check his nos and compare to any players playing now ;)

it's funny when you talk about Ben Wallace, Name me a player who was awarded Final MVP whose PPG and RPG are less than 10.

ani shirish bro, SA is the fattest city??? Do you know Houston is diff city than SA :p

if Lakers fans like Oys stops switching to new bandwagon, ratings would have dropped even more ;)

Tyasto ta nabhanum na bro afno team playing bad bhandai ma aroo lai bandwagon change garyo re ;) rest assured....the team has not changed. (but i must inform some people in tinseltown that we have a lakers hater in their area ) ki kaso?

Its like watching the last world cup finals..Brazil and Germany two of my worst teams. But by default I had to root for Germany. Similar case here, except Pistons has won my heart over that I don't hate them nomo :).

As far as MVP is concerned, you should look sometimes beyond just the statistics. The intangibles Ben wallace brings to detroit is simply out of this world;). Anyways, lets get back to the game.

oys bro, that's exactly was point. But they gave the reg season MVP to the guy with monster stat. They should hand that hardware to TD. but no worries, he will win his third final MVP :)

oys bro, how can you he be the best player in his team. He is not even rebounding 10 a game, which is his forte. bro how about MVP trophy for afro, he will definately wins in that category :) Sad to say Buffs Billups is the best player wearing Pistons jesery now :s

old and new Pistons fans, make sure to come back to this thread after Pistons loses, hope you will give some credit to Pops' team ;)

welll was nice game AND :):):) U ALL THE THE WINNNER

"BIG SHOT BOB". ONLY THREE WORDS FROM THE GAME.

What a game! "Big Shot Bob" shined again under the pressure. He did it again, just like in the game between Lakers and Kings a few years ago.

I still think the game 6 is going to be a good one. Although SA might have a better shot at the title, let's not forget what Detroit did to Miami in the fourth quarter of the game 7.

BOB???

Mr Horry likes to be called ROB. According to him, BOB is for big fat guy and he ain't that :) Horry should boycott USA Today's sportswriter David Dupree for labeling him BOB :D

Dude is an awesome, he must be the most clutch player (non superstar status) in the history of NBA. He is a great role player who plays hard when the coach calls his no. Colin Cowherd from ESPN radio mentioned that he should be shrined to Hall of Fame after he retires. What you ppl think of him? with less than 8 PPG and as a role player can he get a pass to Basketball Hall of Fame?

wherez all the SA haters??? must be CAVE TIME ;)

BIG SHOT ROB!!!

eheh ax bro u knw I dont understand this. RObert bhanne nam ma ni sadhai bob ki bobby bhanera bolaucha manche haru thats amazin ah bob :)
awrite that was a nice game mannnn wooo finally they won :) damn so now 2 more home court :D 6th mai jite hunthyo :D
another championship for spurs
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo spurssssssssssssssssss
wow man im really happy :D
damn I am damn happy than TIm finally smiled :D always luv seein him happy :D n everyone else :D:D
I like how robert horry comes n savesss the day :) thnk god his 2 big shots in the end went in :D man that dunk was outrageously cool :D and his 3 point shot in the end :)
Man I am so happy for BIg dawgg (glenn robinson) as well, since all those things he went through earlier in the season :) damnnn gooo goo spursssssss

It indeed was a breathtaking game!
Go Spurs!
Game 6 will be the last game for this year. :)

But I always wonder on the accolades that the players get depending upon whether they won or lost. I mean, the difference in the game was of just 1 point. Both the teams had given their best. Had Hamilton scored that last shot, then no one(at least in the media) would have talked that much about either Tim Duncan or Horry. Instead it would all have gone to how superb Hamiton was and how Wallace had dominated the game, and how Tim Duncan could not score that last shot (before OT) which could have guaranteed their victory.

These people go by the definition that winners are better. I guess, they are right.

yeah sis, enjoyed the game immensely :D glad to see Glen ?Big Dog? Robinson, former overall #1 draft pick, to accept his role as a bench player, I Hope Spurs will pay him enuf so he can be back with the Spurs next year. He is a career 20+ PPG player known for his offensive game. He could be another offensive threat to go with TD, Manu and Parker for next year.

The game was soooo heart wrenching that I didn't even watch the last shot by Hamilton :) Shirish bro, I hope you enjoyed the close game :p

You are guest4, if Pistons were to win the game; we would be talking about Billups and how great of a team Pistons are and their suffocated defense and Bad Boy II image. Pistons fans, it?s time to find a new coach now??.

So fellas, who is going to win the FINAL MVP :=)

WOah what a game it was. Horry came big at the end.

As a neutral fan; i hope this goes to Game 7.
May the best team win. :)

bro tyo last ma hamilton ko foul hoina? I mean how could he just elbow parker ahha well anyway they won, that's all that mattered :D ehh gotta watch next game too tuesday damnn tooo much to wait :D
lagatar din dinai hunu parne game haru :D
damn i got no patience :D enjoy that game bro tuesday :D

ehhe guestttt tim duncan le tyo shot miss garekole ta game interestin bhayeko ;) aww but did u see his face though when he missed that awww heart wrenchin but ahha he was smilin later on :D
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D that was just great

AX bro hmm yankees were playin to hmm but forgot if it was yesterday of day before but they won the game before that. I think it was saturday or sumthin they were playin derek out bhaisakeko thiyo ani ta hernai payena :O did u watch it? whoops wrong thread anyway