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Old 06-20-2008, 01:55 PM
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Re: NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Celtics

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Originally Posted by Ernie the Slow Adult View Post
It is often said that the 5th game of series are the best ones because after 4 games the teams have figured out what does and doesn't work and are ready to play their best ball. For 3 years DET's talent and Flip’s philosophy has gotten them even at 2 - 2 in the ECF. They've never won another game. That is coaching and the players picked up on this and it served as anti-motivation for them. Flip either couldn't or wouldn't change things up. If you can help the players win then they will listen to you.
I'd never put that together. Pretty much all you need to say.