Game 1 - Sun April 29, Utah at San Antonio, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 - Wed May 2, Utah at San Antonio, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 3 - Sat May 5, San Antonio at Utah, 10 p.m., TNT
Game 4 - Mon May 7, San Antonio at Utah, TBD
Game 5 * Wed May 9, Utah at San Antonio, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 11, San Antonio at Utah, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 13, Utah at San Antonio, TBD

Schedule looks like cake compared to the grueling regular season schedule.

Still have a feeling the Spurs roll them from the get go. Unless Utah is just raining contested shots through the net, they just don't have the firepower or intelligence to keep up with the Spurs.

3 games in 7 days will be nice for our big 3 to play huge minutes and keep fresh.

[This message has been edited by aggie_2001_2005 (edited 4/26/2012 10:57p).]

Spurs in 5

Spurs in 5. Unless they win first 3...in that case a sweep.

Spurs in 5.

i don't think this needed another thread. i really don't see the point when simpleton is just going to clutter all of them up with his constant trolling. we already have a nice spurs thread going despite his best attempts to derail it.

You're just mad you didn't start it first.

Spurs in 5. Unless they win the first 4, in that case a sweep.

with all the clutter from these first round playoffs threads, it's all a little much. did we really need a memphis/clips thread?

The two resident Memphis fans needed somewhere to talk alone.

I disagree. I want to see a thread for every game in the first round.

simpledumb thinks that's a bad idea, ital

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I want to see a thread for every game in the first round.

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won't be many spurs threads, then....

....buh duh dump

Spurs sweep the Jazz.


*Unless the Jazz win a game, than Spurs in 5.

^ I agree with this throrough analysis

My prediction is: Spurs lose game 1, then win 4 straight for the backdoor sweep.

Either way, though, Spurs in 5.

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i don't think this needed another thread. i really don't see the point when simpleton is just going to clutter all of them up with his constant trolling. we already have a nice spurs thread going despite his best attempts to derail it.

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All butthurt and sh*t

The real question is will Pop and the Big 3 wake up in time for the game or do they feel like they need to nap for an extra game before getting into playoff mood?

Big 3 is hungry. I think they get up for game 1.

Mark Cuban

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The Spurs have been playing great, obviously, because they've been shooting really well. But, we've been that team before, too, and they were that team last year.

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Pathetic.

Cuban has a never-ending hardon for the Spurs. It is 100% pure envy on his part. Even though the Mavs got their nice little year in the sun, he knows it pales in comparison to the record of greatness that Pop/Tim/Tony/Manu have established over the years.

He isn't entirely wrong, the Spurs have been shooting lights-out lately. But I think you could say the same for the Mavs in last year's playoffs. Ironically, the Mav's FG and 3pt shooting percentages in the playoffs last year are nearly identical to the Spurs in the regular season this year. I think it reflects a team that is moving the ball really well, although Cuban would probably like to tell you that in the case of the Spurs, it is mere "luck".

I hate Cuban as much as the next guy, but I don't know if he is all that wrong. There are some key differences between this and last year's Spurs teams, but there are similarities too. The NBA playoffs are about superstars, Duncan and Ginobili aren't what they used to be. And like last year, I'm not convinced all of the role players will be as effective as in the regular season when the defenses have more time to prepare and the level of play steps up. The good thing is that there are a lot of them to go around.

While I don't think we will see another first round flameout, I have concerns that the Spurs are serious contenders. That said, I'd love to be proven wrong.

Back on topic, Spurs over Jazz in 5.

[This message has been edited by moorehead01 (edited 4/27/2012 4:33p).]

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The NBA playoffs are about superstars, Duncan and Ginobili aren't what they used to be.

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Ginobili is having the best year of his career in FG% (.526) and 3pt% (.413). His ppg is down, but he's been getting limited minutes because of injuries + and the depth that means there's no reason to push it.

He's not quite as fast as he used to be, but he still looks pretty damn good, not to mention that at this stage in his career, he's got a nearly bottomless bag of feints and fakes and bizarre moves that nobody else in the NBA uses.

Duncan is looking his best since 08. Losing weight has helped his offensive game.

Last thing: Parker is a legit superstar.
1) He's one of the fastest & most explosive players in the NBA. He's in his physical prime.
2) He has a ton of shots and moves that he uses around the hoop. He's not just a freak athlete that can explode to the rim at any time, but is good for little else
3) His mid range shot is not top notch, but it's good enough. He's capable of hitting shots if the opponent crowds the lane
4) His assist #s are way up and his TOs are down.
5) He's the guy who shifts the offense to 6th gear.
6) He's got 3 titles and a finals MVP award

Anyway, I think he's a super star. He could have really challenged for the MVP award if he'd gotten more minutes and shots (some of the talking heads noticed this, which is why he was getting some MVP chatter despite having much lower stat #s). He's a guy we can ride in the playoffs for ~40 mins/night. We can give him the ball when we need to score points. He's young and in great shape (+ no more back to backs!!), and he's already "been there."

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Hollinger with ESPN has picked the Spurs to win the championship over Miami.

In my opinion, the only 2 teams standing in the way of a Spurs title are the Thunder and the Bulls. And it's entirely possible that either or both of those teams will be knocked out before the Spurs even see them.

Miami is matchup heaven for the Spurs. No dominant inside game whatsoever. They will eat them up on the pick and roll.

LAL could beat the Spurs if the Lakers find their groove in the first 2 rounds. If the series started today though, they wouldn't push it past 5 games.

The Thunder would be a tough matchup for sure, but I get the feeling that Westbrook is too inconsistent for them to ultimately prevail. He takes too many dumb shots down the stretch.

The Bulls would obviously be the toughest East opponent for the Spurs. Their size, defense, and home court advantage would seem to make them the favorite. I think the Spurs could push that series to 7 games, and who knows what will happen in a game 7.

An hour to game time

Diaw to start

We get Bavetta.

Spurs win by 20+ today and sweep the Jazz. Jazz 1 win this year against SA was with big 3 resting and barely won...

As cliche as it sounds, Spurs gotta come out with a "one game at a time" mindset.

Don't try to win the whole thing today. Play smart, play hard, and get the win.

Go spurs go.

Tony's shoe just cost us a timeout.

Pop must be thrilled about that

Looking a little sluggish to start. Could be rust, could be nerves.