05-10-2003, 11:51 AM | #81 |
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I fancy myself somewhat of a basketball expert - despite my nationality? - and while I most certainly agree that Dirk Nowitzki is by far the best player Germany has ever produced I very much doubt that the Mavericks will make it to the finals this year: too little defense.
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05-10-2003, 11:54 AM | #82 |
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We should get Z to start a Sports forum, what do ya think?
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05-10-2003, 02:20 PM | #83 | |
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Well, i think the Kings are toast. Without Webber their offense is much less effective. Too bad. My guess is whoever wins the Spurs-Lakers series, will win it all.
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05-10-2003, 11:49 PM | #84 |
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Lakers win but still losing the series 1 - 2. hope they win the next 3 match.
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05-11-2003, 06:22 AM | #85 | |
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An example: one of the spurs players is up in the air, on his way to a layup. Then Horry steps in front of him, and takes the charge. Score no good, Spurs get whistled for an offensive foul. Bullshit !!! That's not taking the charge, the guy was already up in the air, when Horry decided to move in front of him. So it should have been a defensive foul. Score for the Spurs+ a free throw. But no... not that night. As if the refs decided not to let San Antonio win game 3. That was just one of the many examples there were of bad calls. Btw, the Mavericks have taken control of their series now. I knew the Kings wouldn't stand much of a chance without Webber.
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05-11-2003, 07:00 AM | #86 |
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No, I forgot to watch the live game. I saw the result on today's Sunday newspaper. It says there on sport section with big letters " Lakers Rout Spurs ".
do you know that everytime Lakers win the newspaper will put it like that? someone working with the newspaper must be a big fan of Lakers. |
05-11-2003, 07:24 AM | #87 |
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damn! Webber's injured! now the Kings have a lot on their hands... but then they have a very deep bench... and Peja is still there.. Mavs are squat if they decide to slash and drive to the basket... which Bibby and the rest of the gang loves doing... if that doesn't work.. hi peja who is waiting in the three-point area... [img]smile.gif[/img]
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05-11-2003, 12:55 PM | #89 |
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Yes, but I still feel that if you need to score 130-140 points every single time to earn a win in a playoff game because of your poor defense, you won't win the title.
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05-11-2003, 01:46 PM | #90 | |
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I guess there has to be a balance between offense and defense. Unfortunately the Lakers have that. The Kings (if healthy) and the Spurs have it too, be it in a lesser degree. The best teams i ever saw, are still the Chicago Bulls in the first two seasons after M.J's return. I think the Mavs have what it takes to play good defensive baketball, but they'll have to get rid of Don Nelson first. He knows only one style of play: run and gun. Attractive to watch, but not always that effective.
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