Playoffs!!! Predictions?

[Joshua]

Anybody else here absolutely hate Kobe and the Lakers? Also, am I the only one that thinks the refs basically called the whole series in L.A.'s favor?

I suppose Laker's vs. Celtics is better for business.

I don't hate them I actually enjoy watching Kobe and the others play when they're playing well (not against us though), but I hate their fans. I hate that idiotic shot after the game was already over and I hate the way they boo'd the Spurs when that dude was announcing and said something about giving the Spurs some credit.

Man Boston has had a LONG tough road to get to the finals, they're gonna have a tough time beating LA but I think they got a better shot than Detroit.

[oceancube]

Go Spurs Go!!! Go Celtics Go!! Haha

[don-n-sa]

As much as I HATE to admit it...the better team won this series. I think Phil Jackson deserves alot of credit as does KOBE. What I did not expect is the bench of the Lakers to play so well. This series is going to hurt for a long time for me.

Overall the refs made a ton of bad calls...but on both sides. I don't even know what the NBA defines as a foul these days...maybe they don't either.

I am very curious as why there was not an extra day off for travel when this series shifted cities....I do not remember that happening in the past. Anyone else?

Congrats to the Lakers and fans and THANK YOU Spurs for another great season...man we are spoiled aren't we?

We will be there contending again next year....oh and POP is not going anywhere anytime soon, he just signed an extention through the 2011, 2012 season. We should at least get another ring during that time.

[don-n-sa]

Oh and I will be rooting for the Celtics...the team that I think has the best shot at beating the Lakers.

[bigmoe21]

im almost right..gotta see what happens in the finals..just a question..so whos better now don? jackson or pop? especially with in game situations

why does everybody hate kobe? he is the best in the league right now, no questions asked..doesnt matter what a players personality is off the court..its how they play each game..and kobe is just the best now..with gasol and odom and a decent supporting bench..i think they'll end up routing all other teams chances to get to the finals...and then beat the celtics..its what everyone wants to see and its what'll happen..

[LoneStar]

Well I had to be right sometime....

....plus its a even numbered year. Easy money says that won't get the Spurs too far....

[captexas]

As much as I HATE to admit it...the better team won this series. I think Phil Jackson deserves alot of credit as does KOBE. What I did not expect is the bench of the Lakers to play so well. This series is going to hurt for a long time for me.

I am very curious as why there was not an extra day off for travel when this series shifted cities....I do not remember that happening in the past. Anyone else?

I agree, I think the better team won this series. Spurs just failed to play with any kind of consistancy this series (actually started against N.O.). And yeah, I was impressed with the Laker bench.

I cannot remember any playoff series that played like this one, with a game every other night. There has always been an extra day thrown in usually when the teams travel. I don't understand why they gave 2 to 4 days between games in the first and second rounds of the playoffs and then only 1 day between games in the 3rd round. It is really strange.

[Sherri]

And Don...Pop's contract to 2012 coincides with Duncan's contract now. I believe they'll retire at the same time. And yes, we are spoiled. I love the Spurs...class act team and organization. And what I hate about Kobe...his arrogance...he can't be just humble. Would have loved to see him cry again...and yes, you do credit them for what they do off court. That's what young kids look to...he may be good on court (and he is) but not off. I hope Celtics take it. I see Horry, Finley, Thomas for sure exiting...not sure on Oberto and others as far as contracts. RC Buford said don't think they haven't been planning on rebuilding with youth. We'll be back...we're just spoiled...

[Joshua]

I cannot remember any playoff series that played like this one, with a game every other night. There has always been an extra day thrown in usually when the teams travel. I don't understand why they gave 2 to 4 days between games in the first and second rounds of the playoffs and then only 1 day between games in the 3rd round. It is really strange.

Agreed, very weird.

Does anyone remember the Spurs ever missing so many wide open shots? I never bought in to the "Spurs are old" mumbo jumbo but man they missed so many open shots in games 1, 4, and 5 it's not even funny. Me thinks the Spurs of old would have won this series in 5. Maybe it's time for a little fresh blood.

[ErikH]

Jac Vaughn, Oberto, and Barry all have another year under contract IIRC. thomas Horry and Fin are free agents, and we also have some cash stashed away.... The real question is, who are we going to get???