Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Finals prediction

Spurs versus Pistons, defense versus defense (translation it is going to be a boring series). Both teams rely on defense and both try to grind it out and better teams in low scoring games. I hate both teams so this is going to be unbiased. Actually that's a lie I hate the Spurs more, but I'll do my best. Heres my analysis position by position:

Point Guard: Billups versus Parker (Advantage Billups) Actually this is a push. Billups is the better shooter and Parker is better at driving to the basket. Billups has been a little better in the playoffs, but they are at similar skill levels. But Tony Parker is French so he loses.

Shooting Guard: Hamilton versus Bowen (advantage Hamilton). Bowen is one of the top 5 defenders in the league (he plays dirty but he gets the job done). But Hamilton is the best at turning the corner around screens and getting the quick shot off. He is also a solid defender and does a lot of the little things.

Small Foward: Prince versus Ginobili (advantage Ginobili) Ginobili walks, he flops but he is a very good player. I hate Tayshaun as much as Manu but Tayshaun deserves respect too he is gonna give Ginobili problems with his length and Prince is solid on offense too. I just think Ginobili is a better overall player and more important to his respective teams's success.

Power Forward: Rasheed versus Duncan (advantage Duncan) He is boring, he is not flashy but he wins. Two in his first seven years in the league. But Rasheed is the best defensive player Duncan has faced, and Rasheed is not so bad on offense either. But unfortunately for Rasheed, Duncan maybe the best power forward ever so Duncan wins.

Center; Nazr versus Ben (advantage Ben) Nazr has been a huge pick-up for the Spurs, but Ben is reigning defensive player of the year so he gets the edge.

Bench: Brent Barry and his twin brother and Robert Horry versus McDyess and Hunter (advantage Spurs) As good as McDyess has been as a backup...comeon.

Both teams have experience and both teams play similar(boring) styles. Some people may say this is great basketball, but thats bullshit anyone who plays, watches, or had sex with a nba player knows offense is more entertaining. And this series will be tough to watch.

The Pistons got a huge lift last series by beating Miami. They had to go 7 games but they caught a break with the Wade injury and made it through (much to my disappointment). But overall the bench for the Spurs bench comes into play and the Spurs are just the overall better team. It kills me to say this but even though the Pistons have a chance....

Spurs in 7

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