Series Thread: 2) San Antonio Spurs (67-15) vs 3) OKC Thunder (55-27)

[Robotech]

If Westbrook hands out 15 assist every game then I agree with you, OKC in 7.

Or maybe OKC in 6.

 

[wildturkey]

Feels weird living in a world where Dion Waiters made a positive contribution in a playoff game.

 

[handicappers]

I really hope Duncan retires in the offseason

Didn't he already say he retiring after next season?

 

[bksballer89]

Didn't he already say he retiring after next season?

That needs to change

 

[Wishbone]

Best 2 out of 3 now. We got this.

 

[gordontrue]

Assists:
- Spurs 12
- Westbrook 15

4th Quarter Points
- Spurs 16
- Durant 17

 

[WiggyRuss]

Best 2 out of 3 now. We got this.

lets hope so..this one is forming up to be just a great great series though...cant remember a better 2nd round series to be honest with more talent...

its just so hard for me to pick against SAS with homecourt- but OKC has the talent to do it theres no doubt. It'll be fun to watch.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[trojanfan12]

Still sticking with OKC in 7

You realize the Spurs have HCA don't you? OKC is doing well, but I don't think they are doing "win a game 7 in San Antonio" kind of well.

 

[WiggyRuss]

You realize the Spurs have HCA don't you? OKC is doing well, but I don't think they are doing "win a game 7 in San Antonio" kind of well.

thats where i think it falls apart too ....unfortunately...

 

[bksballer89]

You realize the Spurs have HCA don't you? OKC is doing well, but I don't think they are doing "win a game 7 in San Antonio" kind of well.

I respectfully disagree. Outside of game 1, they have been the better team against the Spurs in almost every game this season. I actually wouldn't be surprised if they win tomorrow and close game out in OKC on Thursday. Not likely but not impossible either. I do understand your opinion though. I realize I'm in the minority on this

 

[trojanfan12]

I respectfully disagree. Outside of game 1, they have been the better team against the Spurs in almost every game this season. I actually wouldn't be surprised if they win tomorrow and close game out in OKC on Thursday. Not likely but not impossible either. I do understand your opinion though. I realize I'm in the minority on this

Game 2 in San Antonio is a completely different animal than Game 7 in San Antonio. Not saying that OKC can't win a Game 7 there, just that I wouldn't bet any real money on it.

As well as they've played, I just haven't really seen anything from OKC that tells me they could take Game 7.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Game 2 in San Antonio is a completely different animal than Game 7 in San Antonio. Not saying that OKC can't win a Game 7 there, just that I wouldn't bet any real money on it.

As well as they've played, I just haven't really seen anything from OKC that tells me they could take Game 7.

unfortunately I have to agree....the Spurs with their backs against the wall with home court is not a position i think likely for OKC success....if OKC is to have a shot at all i think they need to win in 6.

 

[gordontrue]

The Thunder really seem to have the perfect matchup for the Spurs. Ibaka and Roberson are a great combo of defenders to put on Kawhi and Aldridge.

Meanwhile, their 2 superstars get Parker and Green on defense... leaving them pretty free to expend their energy on offense.

Duncan just isn't what he used to be and surprisingly Adams is winning that matchup.

Where the Thunder don't matchup is depth and offensive consistency.

 

[WiggyRuss]

The Thunder really seem to have the perfect matchup for the Spurs. Ibaka and Roberson are a great combo of defenders to put on Kawhi and Aldridge.

Meanwhile, their 2 superstars get Parker and Green on defense... leaving them pretty free to expend their energy on offense.

Duncan just isn't what he used to be and surprisingly Adams is winning that matchup.

OKC definitely does matchup well.....OKC has done a nice job adding bigs the last couple years - now with a contingent of Adams, Kanter, and Ibaka they can actually stand up to bigger teams...

and no one matches up with RW....and as much as Kawhi is one of the best- maybe THE BEST matchup against Durant (outside of LeBron i think personally- just because lebron ahs the size and mental advantage over KD)...its still KD.....

Presti has done a good job getting this team to the level he has...unfortuantely- the Spurs look hungry, and are supremely talented AND have popovich and home court....

 

[trojanfan12]

Where the Thunder don't matchup is depth and offensive consistency.

To me, that is the key difference. No matter how good or bad things are going, the Spurs just keep doing what the Spurs do. Most other teams, when things aren't going well, start slipping into iso/hero ball. Most other teams, when things are going really well, start losing focus and have players trying to do things outside their skill set because they're having fun. The Spurs don't do either and if they do start slip into that kind of play...Pop has no problem setting them straight.

 

[WiggyRuss]

To me, that is the key difference. No matter how good or bad things are going, the Spurs just keep doing what the Spurs do. Most other teams, when things aren't going well, start slipping into iso/hero ball. Most other teams, when things are going really well, start losing focus and have players trying to do things outside their skill set because they're having fun. The Spurs don't do either and if they do start slip into that kind of play...Pop has no problem setting them straight.

that sounds like the Cavs under Blatt doesnt it?--- OKC- and you are exactly right--- falls into that ISO ball too much at the end of games.

the Spurs just do their thing to perfection, and keep moving the ball....its just so hard to beat that over a 7 game series.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Okay, I'm almost more excited about this than the actual game.


Puhleeeeeeeeease let Barkley and Shaq go ham

Dwight Howard will be on Inside the NBA as a guest analyst on Tuesday for #Spurs #Thunder Game 5. This should be fun… #Rockets
– via Twitter JabariJYoung

 

[LAD]

Westbrook is a fucking headcase. You'd think he'd make the adjustments he needs to make given the fact that he's been in the league for so long.

This is why I think KD needs to either leave or they need to give up RW. The two of them together won't win- as we've seen so far for a decade. KD needs a real PG that will pass the ball- and get the other guys involved & KEEP them involved. RW needs to be on a losing team where it won't matter when he takes over cause they won't be playing for much anyway.

 

[LAD]

Okay, I'm almost more excited about this than the actual game.


Puhleeeeeeeeease let Barkley and Shaq go ham

Dwight Howard will be on Inside the NBA as a guest analyst on Tuesday for #Spurs #Thunder Game 5. This should be fun… #Rockets
– via Twitter JabariJYoung

I'm thinking one of them will not be there- usually when one of the guys are missing they have a guest fill in.