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發表於 2005-5-7 18:39:24
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This Won't Be Reggie's Farewell
Pacers-Celtics Game 7 .. I think Indiana has the edge. They are a much better road team and with their experience and depth, I think they will prevail in this series. There is going to be a lot of pressure on Boston because they have to defend their home court. Indiana is under-manned. They are without one of their All-Stars in Ron Artest and Jamaal Tinsley has not been 100 percent in this series. Even though he is working himself back into the rhythm of things and getting minutes, he is not the same player. But Indiana has more big-game experience. They have Reggie Miller, Anthony Johnson, Dale Davis, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, you could just run down the list. I know Boston has experienced players, but when it comes down to going to your bench in Game 7, that is where the mistakes are going to be magnified. I cannot see Doc Rivers having a lot of confidence in playing those young players in the final 48 minutes of the series.
I would rank Reggie as one of my top five all-time great competitors. He could even be No.1. We were both members of the NBA Draft in '87 and I watched him for three or four years before. I knew he would challenge me as a player. He comes to play every night. You want him on your side in a Game 7. I have played with him in the Olympics and All-Star Games and he is the ultimate competitor. If he is going to go out, I expect him to put up some big numbers. I do not see him going down, though. Reggie has made such a name for himself playing big on the road and Saturday won't be any different. He lives for these moments. All of the great ones do. He has thrived in big pressure games whether it's at Madison Square Garden, Chicago Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse or at Staples during the 2000 Finals. This Game 7 in Boston is a chance to add to his legacy. The FleetCenter may not be the Garden, but you still feel that old Boston tradition so I am sure Reggie will make this a very enjoyable game.
by scottie pippen |
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