Comments on: If I were a gambling man …

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:49:59 +0000

Apologies to Scouts Inc.’s Mike Moreau who brings it to 7 ESPNers (and Sean W.? Who I thank for the hat tip regardless of if he is in agreement, of which I’m not sure. If so, it’s now 12 DBBers.)

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:06:43 +0000

Boney: You’ve won me over with your support over at PiaB (what constitutes a beast really?). It’s time for Pistons fans to unite, even though Rip is my favorite and I tend to defend his honor pretty vigilantly. I don’t expect him to drop 30 even once in this series, but I expect him to play solidly. I hope that’s enough for you.

*updated* Pistons in 6 list: Matt Watson, myself, Dash Rick, V, Kyle, Diablo, tedwick, Mike Payne, Steve in OH, J, Boney, Henry Abbott, J.A. Adande, Chad Ford, Jalen “Why did I sign with the Suns last year?” Rose, Chris Sheridan & David Thorpe. We’re now at 11 DBBers, 6 ESPNers.

By: Boney

Boney — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:41:36 +0000

LawyerBoy,

Add me to Pistons in 6. But only if we agree to disagree with Rip… if he handles his business this series, then I’ll drop my hateful words.

Regards,
Boney

By: Quick Darshan

Quick Darshan — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:31:08 +0000

Steve in OH seems to be following the Miami over Detroit pattern from a couple years back. Which I think could apply here. Favored team coming off a seven game series against a rested, hungry team.

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:26:17 +0000

QJ: A 7th game in Boston (if the Celtics should be so lucky, which I know they won’t) would end up having the same result as the 7th game in Miami in 2004-2005; I have no doubt.

By: Matt Watson

Matt Watson — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:09:01 +0000

Add Brett Edwards of FanHouse to the “Pistons in six” club.

By: J

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:54:36 +0000

I’m also a Pistons-in-six believer, and specifically the same scenario as Steve in OH posted. I think we steal Game 1 — we’re fresh, hungry & rested, and the Celtics have to be exhausted mentally and physically. Our coaches have had a week to analyze & draw up plans for either the Celtics or Cavs (tho something tells me they probably spent a bit more time pondering the Celts), whereas they’ve had a single day after their grueling game 7 vs the Cleveland LeBrons.

By: queen james

queen james — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:58:40 +0000

I think everyone is saying Pistons in 6 because they fear the 7th game in Boston, but I agree the Pistons must steal one of the first two.

By: Steve in OH

Steve in OH — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:30:28 +0000

I’m on the DP-in-6 bus, too - here’s how I see it unfolding…

Game 1 - W
Game 2 - L
Game 3 - W
Game 4 - W
Game 5 - L
Game 6 - W

By: joejoejoe

joejoejoe — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:32:09 +0000

I see a lot of the same bad qualities I’ve seen in past Pistons teams in this Celtics team like not getting up for lesser opponents, and a lack of focus. I think all that will mostly disappear against a very good Pistons team on the road so homecourt mostly goes out the window in this series. I think the Pistons show they are narrowly better than Boston. The narrowest expression of that sentiment is a victory in a 7 game series, with Boston winning once in Detroit, Detroit winning twice in Boston.

By: Mike Payne

Mike Payne — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:47:57 +0000

I haven’t weighed in yet, LB. Add me to that list, baby.

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:46:14 +0000

Tedwick is now on the Pistons in 6 train.

By: LawyerBoy

LawyerBoy — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:34:11 +0000

Amended Pistons in 6 list: Matt Watson, myself, Dash Rick, V, Kyle, Diablo, Henry Abbott, J.A. Adande, Chad Ford, Jalen “Why did I sign with the Suns last year?” Rose, Chris Sheridan & David Thorpe. That brings the total to 6 ESPN analysts and 6 DBBers. Any other takers?

By: Diablo

Diablo — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:11:15 +0000

LB you missed me. haha.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:09:51 +0000

ha, i’m pistons in six also. we win on the road. nuff said.