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****Western Conference Finals - Spurs vs. Thunder****
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Last: 11 yr ago by DTP02
I think the Spurs win in a walk. Ibaka being out takes away any chance OKC had. Spurs in 5.
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After seeing all the interviews over the last couple days, I get the feeling that Parker's injury is worse than what the Spurs are letting on. At this point, I wouldn't even be all that surprised if they pull him early in the game or scratch him right before tip. Of course, it also wouldn't surprise me if he goes off for 20 points in the first half.
Would the Spurs be ballsy enough to sit him out for game 1 or 2? Game 3 doesn't start until Sunday.
Would the Spurs be ballsy enough to sit him out for game 1 or 2? Game 3 doesn't start until Sunday.
There's literally only one reason anyone can possibly hate the Spurs (read: team, not fanbase), and this is jealousy, pure and simple.
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After seeing all the interviews over the last couple days, I get the feeling that Parker's injury is worse than what the Spurs are letting on.
Oddly, I feel the opposite. I think the whole thing was mostly precautionary.
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After seeing all the interviews over the last couple days, I get the feeling that Parker's injury is worse than what the Spurs are letting on.
Not sure how you could have come to that conclusion tbh. Parker said himself he tried to come back in the game vs Portland but the coaches thought they could finish it off without him. The MRI also showed a grade 1 hamstring strain. In the finals after game 3 his MRI showed a grade 2 strain.
Not saying it couldn't be worse then what they are saying but nothing seems out of the ordinary to me.
Parker does have a bit of a history of exaggerating such injuries and coming out and playing extremely well. Hope this is the same scenario.
Saying that, If Patty continues his superb play out there then he should still get some extended minutes out there. This stage is much bigger than the second round so hopefully Patty continues to play well.
OKC wins tonight 106-97
I still think Ibaka plays in this series. OKC will definitely be hurt if Ibaka really is out, yet on paper they are at least capable of doing what the Mavs did to the Spurs.
Dirk is way worse than Durant at this point, Ellis played great but Westbrook is a better offensive player, Calderon and Harris were on fire but Jackson has shown he can provide the same production for OKC, Carter and Marion had their moments as role players but Sefolosha, Butler and Fisher are all capable scorers as well. The crazy thing about the Dallas series is all these guys were hitting at the same time and did it for six games. That is very rare against the Spurs defense, so can OKC match that consistency and shoot contested shots lights out for an entire series?
I think the real question though is can OKC do what Dallas did to the Spurs on the defensive end with Ibaka out? The spurs were struggling with the way Dallas was switching. Dalembert and an inspired Blair played well above their abilities on the defensive end. Can Perkins, Collison and Adams provide that same production against the pick and roll? Will OKC really play two out of Perkins, Adams and Collison for long stretches at a time?
In the end, I just don't think you can beat the Spurs if you can't keep them out of the lane and if you rely on jumpshots . Duncan and Splitter will not be pulled away from the basket by the remaining OKC post players and I don't see anyone other than Ibaka keeping Parker and Manu from scoring at will in the pick and roll game.
I can't wait for tonights game!
Dirk is way worse than Durant at this point, Ellis played great but Westbrook is a better offensive player, Calderon and Harris were on fire but Jackson has shown he can provide the same production for OKC, Carter and Marion had their moments as role players but Sefolosha, Butler and Fisher are all capable scorers as well. The crazy thing about the Dallas series is all these guys were hitting at the same time and did it for six games. That is very rare against the Spurs defense, so can OKC match that consistency and shoot contested shots lights out for an entire series?
I think the real question though is can OKC do what Dallas did to the Spurs on the defensive end with Ibaka out? The spurs were struggling with the way Dallas was switching. Dalembert and an inspired Blair played well above their abilities on the defensive end. Can Perkins, Collison and Adams provide that same production against the pick and roll? Will OKC really play two out of Perkins, Adams and Collison for long stretches at a time?
In the end, I just don't think you can beat the Spurs if you can't keep them out of the lane and if you rely on jumpshots . Duncan and Splitter will not be pulled away from the basket by the remaining OKC post players and I don't see anyone other than Ibaka keeping Parker and Manu from scoring at will in the pick and roll game.
I can't wait for tonights game!
I would agree with you Gator, but I think the Dallas series had more to do with Dallas playing above their ceiling and the Spurs playing well below their's. The Spurs hadn't kicked it into playoff gear until game 7 of that series, and since then it's been a coast. But Manu and Tony absolutely will have to take advantage of the switches. I'm concerned this situation is where Manu will start turning the ball over like crazy. Hopefully that doesn't happen.
Your are right about Manu. If he plays like he did in the Dallas series then he's worth about 15-20 points in favor of the Spurs (especially with Ibaka possibly out). If he plays like he did against the Blazers (especially with the way they exploit turnovers), then he will likely be a negative 10-15 for the Spurs. That is a huge swing one way or the other based on one player. It is especially huge since he is basically our backup PG (mills really plays more of a 2 guard or scoring point) and Parker is possibly hobbled and may see reduced minutes.
Let's hope good Manu shows up as he can make a huge difference.
Let's hope good Manu shows up as he can make a huge difference.
Spurs in 5. Mark it down.
Si se puede!
Go Spurs Go!
Si se puede!
Go Spurs Go!
I agree too. Dallas played out of it's mind. They not only played extremely hard, but they indeed had several guys get into a good rhythm at the same time. But without Ibaka, OKC can catch fire offensively but I just don't see them slowing down the Spurs offense unless all of our shooters go butt cold the entire series.
Ibaka was the key ingredient in a defense forced to make us take outside shots. When we are forced into it, our offense becomes average. But we will drive the rim at will now... and when they adjust defensively to stop it, we will counter with outside shooting... and in that situation our guys light it up!
OKC is going to have to play lights out and hope we go into a slump to have a chance.
Ibaka was the key ingredient in a defense forced to make us take outside shots. When we are forced into it, our offense becomes average. But we will drive the rim at will now... and when they adjust defensively to stop it, we will counter with outside shooting... and in that situation our guys light it up!
OKC is going to have to play lights out and hope we go into a slump to have a chance.
Sefalosha on Parker is another key to their defense. Losing Ibaka is a huge hit for them, but I suspect they will still play good defense.
It's game day! I'm pumped. Viva Los SPURS!
That would be an interesting matchup. They'll probably start Westbrook on Tony and if carves them up put Sefalosha on him. That'll make Westbrook guard either Danny Green or Kawhi depending on our lineup. Kawhi would abuse Westbrook in the post, and Green might be able to shoot over Westbrook in kick out threes. Gonna need good Danny to show up here. Probably the only player I'm not worried about is Kawhi. He's gonna ball no matter how they try to defend him.
Agreed on Kawhi. He's quickly become our most consistent player it seems.
Let's get this tonight Spurs!
Let's get this tonight Spurs!
Does Kawhi get the trophy for Spurs Playoff MVP if it were given out right now? I'd say he was a close 2nd to Parker if not #1. Parker and Manu are the only guys that have put up 25+ points so far (I think)... but Kawhi has several games with good steal & rebound numbers to go with some solid scoring (not to mention really good all around defense).
Tony probably still gets it because his assist #'s will always be higher and the offense does go through him. He's still the guy we don't want to lose, but Kawhi's played dang good.
PS: I looked at ESPN and they are now boasting how we should fear KD and Collison. Really!? I mean, Collison is a dang good and crafty player, but I think ESPN is reaching.
Tony probably still gets it because his assist #'s will always be higher and the offense does go through him. He's still the guy we don't want to lose, but Kawhi's played dang good.
PS: I looked at ESPN and they are now boasting how we should fear KD and Collison. Really!? I mean, Collison is a dang good and crafty player, but I think ESPN is reaching.
Leonard is also the type of character that seems to be a perfect fit for small market team and I hope he becomes the type of player that can tie in any future we have, post Tim, Tony, and Manu, together.
Got two extra tickets if anyone is interested. Trying to get $400 for both. Section 116 Row 24 on the aisle.
I think the playoff MVP up to this point would have to be parker but he hasnt been all that great. Manu was probably mvp of dallas series and leonard was mvp of the portland series. Overall though if it isn't Parker then I might give it to Splitter for his defense and timely offense. You could argue for Duncan as well. The Spurs are about as balanced as it gets in professional sports.
As pointed out by ESPN, Matt Bonner is clearly the best player on the team right now shooting 100% in the playoffs.
Scored a couple tickets! Let's do this!!!!!!!
Barkley is my favorite commentator hands down.
Remember the a la mode.
Remember the a la mode.
Collison will start according to David Aldridge. I still expect OKC to spend most of the game with small lineups.
Go Spurs Go!
GSG!!!!
GSG
Durants second trip to the line already.
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