utah/hou-gs, phx-sas, det-chi, cle-nj ?
2007-05-04 21:15:11 · 10 answers · asked by Michael M 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Hey Michael,
Even though I'm a Western Conference Guy it has to be the Detroit/Chicago Series.
First of all everyone expected it to be Miami-Detroit, and the young and upstart Bulls have shown how explosive they can be. Moreover we have the great subplot of Detroit's decision not to re-sign Ben Wallace and lose him to the Bulls and so we'll see which team made the right decision.
The series also carries some interest because Chauncy Billlups is a highly touted free-agent and an early round bounce could make his question his loyalties- i imagine that if Billups and the Pistons make it far it may make him stay in Detroit.
Phoenix/San Antonio is intriguing but such a contrast of styles and i just imagine wouldn't be as interesting to watch as Detroit/Chicago.
The matchup i really want to watch is: Golden State vs Phoenix (that would be a great run and gun series- and very entertaining)...
Nickster
2007-05-04 21:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by Nickster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should all be competitive, but none more so, then Nash and the Suns vs. Duncan and the Spurs. The NBA champion could very well come out of that series. I don't dislike San Antonio, but I'd rather see Phoenix win a ring for the first time. It will be fun to watch Lebron play against Vince Carter, and maybe the Pistons and Bulls can renew an old rivalry like the old days. Also, everyone will be waiting to see if the cinderella Warriors can keep it going. I think they have a better shot against Houston then Utah. There is no way Yao Ming can keep up with the fastbreak style of Golden State. He's actually laboring in what's basically a half court game, in there series right now with the Utah Jazz.
2007-05-04 21:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suns-Spurs, despite the backstory in the Bulls-Pistons series.
Contrast of styles is one, but it's not just the offense versus defense. The players themselves are very different.
Steve Nash is a playmaker, a pass-first point guard. Tony Parker is a shooter, a scoring point guard. Neither play very good defense, by the way, but assists trump points anytime. Parker, though, is faster than Nash.
Amare Stoudemire is freakishly athletic and flashy. Tim Duncan just does what it takes. Neither can be guarded by the other team, but Duncan plays better defense. Stoudemire's athleticism could pose more problems for the Spurs (read: foul trouble) than Tim Duncan will for the Suns.
Leandro Barbosa is fast, fast and fast. Manu Ginobli is fast too, but Barbosa is faster. Ginobli is tough to guard, but Barbosa's speed and scoring will be key in the series.
Raja Bell and Bruce Bowen are the defensive stoppers. Bowen will have a handful in either Nash, Marion or Barbosa. Bell will probably get Parker (when Nash isn't fast enough) or Ginobli.
Boris Diaw will have to step up if the Suns want this series done quick. If not, it'll probably go to seven games unless the Spurs win it in five. Marion has to stop chucking threes.
I hope the Suns win, though. The Spurs already have a lot of rings.
2007-05-04 22:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by toxichazard 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chi-det. Ben Wallace will be booed everytime he catches the ball, even if he is beyond the 3 piont line. Even if the Pistons' fans know that Ben Wallace does not make free throws, they will boo him more to frustrate him! I hope the Pistons think about ringing the former Big Ben, only if Ben Wallace misses a free throw, lay-up, dunk, jumper, if he gets stolen, if he commits a turnover, and if he gets swatted. This will be an interesting series:
Kirk vs Chauncey- both PG who shoot-first most of the time
Gordon and Hamilton- both SG who come off screens and are the best shooters from both teams.
Nocioni and Prince- both SF who can defend and shoot the 3
Deng and Rasheed- both PF who can score from both inside and out.
Big Ben and C-Webb- C-webb is a playmaker big man with the outside touch, while Big Ben is a hustler small center, who can dunk it with flair.
It depends on who will shut down their match-up, and i think the bulls will win in 6 or 7 games.
2007-05-05 00:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by prophessor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately Phoenix and San Antonio.
Phoenix is the hardest team to beat that is left in the playoffs.
San Antonio has been able to slow their game down dramatically.
They are one of the few teams that can. They both play a mixture of perimeter and in the paint shooting.
Both amazing at defense, but Duncan will be a problem for the Suns.
THey both lucked out that Dallas lost.
They'll be playing either
Houston, Utah, or The Warriors.
Frankly, either SA or PHx could beat any of those teams no problem.
This years west finals won't be close to last years. Bummer.
But what can you do?
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2016-11-25 19:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i saw phx-sas
it's gonna be great. Hopefully Suns get the victory.
2007-05-05 06:39:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phoenix-San Antonio. In my opinion, winner of this series will take NBA title.
2007-05-05 01:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by forester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
det-chi
ben wallace vs his old team.
2007-05-04 23:09:42 · answer #9 · answered by jasonpickles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chi town homie. aight then.
2007-05-04 21:19:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋