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2013 NBA Finals thread: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat
2013 NBA Finals thread: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat
Jun 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM
- Pillbusta
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MIA has a championship defense first and foremost because that has been the emphasis since Riley got there plus they have Lebron. Spurs won't beat the heat four times. It won't happen. Just watch their defense.
Jun 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM
- Joecool
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Originally posted by dobophile:
OK I'm done being so negative. Even though tonight is going to be a debacle for the rusty old Spurs, I am going to approach the rest of the series with an open mind and a willingness to BELIEVE.
Too late. You have already protected yourself from being scorned by knowing the Spurs will not win. I, on the hand, will be a nervous wreck during the game.
Believing and hoping are two different things. You should honor your Spurs fandom and remove hope and truly believe they will win.
Jun 6, 2013 at 2:01 PM
- Joecool
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Originally posted by dobophile:
Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by dobophile:
OK I'm done being so negative. Even though tonight is going to be a debacle for the rusty old Spurs, I am going to approach the rest of the series with an open mind and a willingness to BELIEVE.
Too late. You have already protected yourself from being scorned by knowing the Spurs will not win. I, on the hand, will be a nervous wreck during the game.
Believing and hoping are two different things. You should honor your Spurs fandom and remove hope and truly believe they will win.
The Spurs were destined to lose tonight, no matter the opponent. I'm grateful this loss will be on the road against Miami rather than at home against Indiana. That would have been demoralizing.
I actually thought the exact same thing prior to MIA/IND game 7. Wanted MIA to win so Spurs lose Game 1 on the road instead of at home...plus, want the Spurs to play against the "best" rather than a team that's not ready.
Jun 6, 2013 at 3:30 PM
- 4ML
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by dobophile:
Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by dobophile:
OK I'm done being so negative. Even though tonight is going to be a debacle for the rusty old Spurs, I am going to approach the rest of the series with an open mind and a willingness to BELIEVE.
Too late. You have already protected yourself from being scorned by knowing the Spurs will not win. I, on the hand, will be a nervous wreck during the game.
Believing and hoping are two different things. You should honor your Spurs fandom and remove hope and truly believe they will win.
The Spurs were destined to lose tonight, no matter the opponent. I'm grateful this loss will be on the road against Miami rather than at home against Indiana. That would have been demoralizing.
I actually thought the exact same thing prior to MIA/IND game 7. Wanted MIA to win so Spurs lose Game 1 on the road instead of at home...plus, want the Spurs to play against the "best" rather than a team that's not ready.
I saw on ESPN that a team with a week + rest is 20 - 9 in game 1. So, I'm not sure what to really think of that. Maybe I heard it wrong.
Jun 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM
- bayarealuv
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not excited about the finals at all................
i'm sure that will change after a couple of games
i'm sure that will change after a couple of games
Jun 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM
- 49AllTheTime
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Let the Flop fest begin
Jun 6, 2013 at 4:04 PM
- Pillbusta
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Rest vs rust is BS. Best team wins 7 game series. Home court advantage is more relevant
Jun 6, 2013 at 4:09 PM
- sacniner
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Originally posted by bayarealuv:
not excited about the finals at all................
i'm sure that will change after a couple of games
Thats surprising if you're an NBA fan... this series is probably the best we could have asked for. Great story lines, and even though MIA is favored, this thing can go either way. Also, even if you hate Bron, him in the NBA finals is must watch TV.
Jun 6, 2013 at 4:14 PM
- NinerBuff
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I don't understand the hate for LeBron... ya the 'decision' was in bad taste, but it's not like this guy does anything bad off the court, he's very cognizant of NBA history, he's now super clutch, and he's just fun to watch... I don't get it...
Jun 6, 2013 at 4:29 PM
- sacniner
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Originally posted by NinerBuff:
I don't understand the hate for LeBron... ya the 'decision' was in bad taste, but it's not like this guy does anything bad off the court, he's very cognizant of NBA history, he's now super clutch, and he's just fun to watch... I don't get it...
My Laker fan friends get pissed, but they hate Lebron because of the Kobe vs Lebron thing. And if you're in Cali, that is a lot of people. Other people hate him cause he was "crowned" before doing anything and the hate stuck. Of course, like you mentioned, The Decision was the dagger. He has learned from that. He even said that he regrets it, but people are not going to. I don't get the hate either. He is a model citizen off the court from what it seems like and he is one of a kind on the court. I would rather watch him play than any other player in the NBA.
Jun 6, 2013 at 5:02 PM
- JerryRice1848
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Ish about to start in 30 minutes
Jun 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM
- LA9erFan
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Originally posted by JerryRice1848:
Ish about to start in 30 minutes
Starts at 6...the talking heads start babbling in 30.
Jun 6, 2013 at 5:09 PM
- JerryRice1848
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Originally posted by LA9erFan:
Originally posted by JerryRice1848:
Ish about to start in 30 minutes
Starts at 6...the talking heads start babbling in 30.
Eww 30 minutes of
Jun 6, 2013 at 5:26 PM
- Rubberneck36
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I love LeBron. Reign said it best, a king should play for the kings
Jun 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM
- JerryRice1848
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El Brono is apparently the 2K14 cover man