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Shawndo
05-08-2005, 05:18 PM
I like the Spurs over the Sonics in 6, and the Suns over the Mavericks in 7.
Alex
05-08-2005, 08:11 PM
San Antonio over Seattle in 5
Phoenix over Dallas in 7
trayhezy
05-08-2005, 10:29 PM
I am picking the Spurs and Suns in six, just to feel safe but I feel that they will both be over in five.
Billy D
05-09-2005, 09:25 AM
Seattle over S.A. in 7
Phoenix over Dallas in 6
davematthews3
05-09-2005, 09:39 AM
Spurs over Sonics in 6

Mavs over Suns in 6
#99
05-09-2005, 04:10 PM
Suns and Spurs. Both in 5.
190 Octane
05-09-2005, 09:25 PM
Spurs in 5. If Game 1 was any indication, Seattle is in way over its head.

Suns in 6.
franky
05-09-2005, 11:36 PM
I'm taking Spurs in 6 and Suns in 7.
Marc
05-10-2005, 09:21 PM
Spurs and Suns in six. I'm hoping these are more competitive than the East.
Marc
05-13-2005, 03:26 PM
Phoenix/Dallas has to be the best series out there. Very entertaining; plus, the whole Steve Nash vs. former team thing. And who doesn't like Mark Cuban's enthusiasm? Best owner in pro sports, period. He even puts his e-mail up on the screen for fans to e-mail him with suggestions or complaints. Very accessible and fan-friendly. Anyway, I still see the Suns prevailing, but this could go the distance. Avery Johnson is doing a great job for a rookie coach. Still seems a bit odd seeing him in that position.
Shawndo
05-15-2005, 09:44 PM
Originally posted by Marc
Phoenix/Dallas has to be the best series out there. Very entertaining; plus, the whole Steve Nash vs. former team thing. And who doesn't like Mark Cuban's enthusiasm? Best owner in pro sports, period. He even puts his e-mail up on the screen for fans to e-mail him with suggestions or complaints. Very accessible and fan-friendly. Anyway, I still see the Suns prevailing, but this could go the distance. Avery Johnson is doing a great job for a rookie coach. Still seems a bit odd seeing him in that position.

Agreed, the fast paced action in this series is good stuff! Agreed on Cuban as well; I love to see him walk out on the floor and high five his guys. What a great life that must be.

I predicted the Suns in 7, and it looks like that has a great chance of being correct. I'm still not used to Avery as coach yet either, but I think he's the most interesting coach to listen to in post-game interviews; very distinctive voice. I hear his players really love him as well.

Anyone see the absolutely wicked Amare Stoudemire tomahawk jam in their last game? Tolbert gave it a "10.5 on the sickness scale". No kidding!! Stoudemire is really growing on me :D
doublee
05-15-2005, 10:15 PM
Amare is just a flat out stud of a ballplayer, he just seems to do whatever he wants out there and the scary thing is he is only 22 years old. The guy is going to the line 14 times a game in the postseason.

The thing with Avery is he has the jewelry to back his play so the Mavs are going to be more likely to listen to the guy. Plus when he was a player he had a lot of respect from teammates and players around the league for his style of play and leadership. Being the size he was he had to be more cerebral than others to get by. If I remember correctly his nickname was the 'Little General' when he played.
Shawndo
05-18-2005, 03:02 AM
"Ginobili! Ginobili!!!" -Charles Barkley, Manu's #1 fan :D
trayhezy
05-20-2005, 04:20 AM
Bye bye Ray. I am so thankful that I don't have to hear from your whining ass anymore this year.

I can't fathom how a guy with DANNY FORTSON on his team can call any opponent dirty.
190 Octane
05-20-2005, 10:56 PM
Now that Ray had a breakout season, he's going to get his $90 million contract. And I shall laugh when he misses 60 games with an injury.

Sidenote: Mavs are really whipping Phoenix in the 3rd quarter. Assuming they hold on, who wins Game 7? I hope Joe Johnson plays with a mask, it'd be Willis Reed for the 21st century.

EDIT: 13-2 Suns run at the end of the frame. Looks like Game Seven isn't such a sure thing now!
DETMURDS
05-20-2005, 11:54 PM
Can't believe how drawn out that Mavs/Suns series is, I thought the Suns would run Dallas out of town,...boy, I was wrong.
trayhezy
05-21-2005, 03:00 AM
Oh the irony of it all,

Mark Cuban's team done in by the guy he did not want to pay.
buckeyefan78
05-21-2005, 04:57 PM
Doesn't matter much. Dallas with or without Nash couldn't beat San Antonio. Same for Phoenix. Make no mistake, Dallas lost out on their chance when they got rid of Van Exel. Time for the Pretty Boys with all their awards to get a dose of championship ball. Pick n' roll with softies like Dampier and Dirk is a thing of the past for Mr. MVP. Time for a reality check.