San Antonio is the better team. They had the better record during the regular season and have played better and won more in the playoffs against tougher opponents. Detroit is a good team, but their lack of consistency is what I think has plagued them the most. Even during last years playoffs it was evident. They struggled to win in 7 against a NJ team led by an injured Jason Kidd, but played brilliantly against a very good L.A. team in the NBA finals. Their struggles against NJ last year meant nothing since they went on to win the title, but this year they have struggled throughout the entire playoffs.
I heard Larry Brown complaining about the free throw disparity in his post game interview, but Detroit (who was the aggressor last year) outshot L.A. at the line during every single game during last year's Finals. LB can't have his cake and eat it too, he needs to quit bitching.
San Antonio is executing better and working harder. Detroit gets three straight games at home though; it’s their turn to what they're supposed to.
Last edited by Cross-Over; 06-12-2005 at 09:08 PM..
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