2013-14 San Antonio Spurs thread

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Brian Earl Spilner
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Call up the Toros for the last two games.
West Texan
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I missed tonight's game, but the last time I checked the score we were down 13 at the half. Big come from behind win to lock up the 1 seed. Good to know Parker's injury wasn't too serious and he was able to come back. I think you play the big 3 the first half of one of the remaining games and rest them for the all of the other game. Just enough to not let them lose their legs.
tbirdspur2010
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What a terrific win! Go Spurs Go!
agwin12
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Bring on the bench!!
Ulrich
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As things stand now, the Spurs path would be Memphis, Houston, OKC, Miami.
-Still possible that Phoenix or Dallas could end up in the 8 seed
-Portland could still take the 4-seed from Houston, but I would expect Houston to win that series either way
-The Thunder lost to the Pacers. They did not rest the starters.
-Indiana is still the 1-seed. Not sure they can really threaten the Heat, but they have played them tough lately and a win over OKC is nice.
Sher Thing
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I probably agree but Portland has an outside shot in rd 1 and the clippers have a shot against OKC so who knows how it will all play out.
agwin12
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Not sure that the Heat are a lock for the Finals. Lost 3 out of their last 4 in allowing Indiana to move into the #1 spot. As for the Spurs, just stay healthy and focused.
Brian Earl Spilner
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If okc goes down, the ship is the spurs' to lose.
Deputy Travis Junior
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The Clippers actually match up fairly well with the Thunder. They do a good job defending Westbrook (Westbrook was bad to horrible in 3 out of 4 matchups this season and shot 27/68 overall i.e. ~39%) and Griffin + Jordan can easily bang with Ibaka. That accounts for 2 of their 3 big offensive weapons.

At that point, it's just follow the ol' Popvich strategy: give Durant his 30-40 points/game and make the other guys beat you. Considering the offensive numbers that the Clips have put up this season and OKC's reliance on Westbrook, Durant, and Ibaka for the majority of their offense, that's not easy for OKC. I also don't like Scott Brooks versus Doc Rivers if I'm a Thunder fan. The Clippers play pretty good D to begin with and you have to think that a 7 game series will give Doc a chance to make a lot of smart adjustments.

I think OKC would/will win that series, but my confidence level is fairly low. I mean if the Clips had played a little less sloppy in the last matchup and if Reddick hadn't had such a lousy night from the 3pt line, the Clippers would have won the season series 3-1.

In other words, a Spurs/OKC matchup in the conference finals is not at all a given. That is going to be a tough series for OKC.
mAgnoliAg
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^

Couple things:

1. It's also not even close to a given that the Spurs make it there.
2. Matt Barnes is a pretty good defender on Durant, so along with your reasons, I think you're right on in thinking the Clips win that series.
Ulrich
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What is the point of talking about a WCF not involving the Spurs on the Spurs thread? While I'm sure Portland/LAC is an interesting hypothetical, it is not on topic.
mAgnoliAg
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agwin12
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What is the point of talking about a WCF not involving the Spurs on the Spurs thread?

Because all the non-Spurs fans got no where else to go.

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
Brian Earl Spilner
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What is the point of talking about a WCF not involving the Spurs on the Spurs thread?


Exactly, what is the point?
beerad12man
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1. It's also not even close to a given that the Spurs make it there.


Is it a given? No. Is it close to a given? Yeah, I'd say so.
West Texan
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Ok everyone, since these last two regular season games are meaningless, let's make random predictions on who leads the team in scoring.

Tonight against the Rockets I think Marco gets extra spicy and leads the way.
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Sher Thing
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We hardly even miss Tony with Patty in the game


Playing great but playoffs are a whole different animal.
Sher Thing
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A lot of implications involving tonights games. Memphis/Phoenix should be a fun one to watch. If Phoenix loses they are officially eliminated from contention.

Easy way to put it for those who don't want to get into tie-breakers and all that:

If Memphis wins both their remaining games = Memphis finishes 7, Dallas finishes 8.

If Memphis splits their remaining games = Dallas gets 7, Memphis gets 8.

If Memphis drops both their remaining games = Dallas gets 7, Phoenix gets 8. (Assuming PHX beats SAC)

[This message has been edited by Sher Thing (edited 4/14/2014 5:26p).]
Sher Thing
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Dallas is still technically in play for 6 but that requires Golden State losing their remaining 2 games (MIN,DEN)

Houston could still drop to 5 but that requires them losing their remaining 2 games (SA, NOP) and POR winning their last game (@LAC)

OKC could still drop to 3 but that requires them losing their remaining two games (NOP, DET).

Enzo The Baker
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Big 3 playing tonight. DG, Kawhi, Patty and Tiago are sitting out. Weird.
West Texan
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Big 3 playing tonight. DG, Kawhi, Patty and Tiago are sitting out. Weird.


I'd be surprised if they played more than ~20 minutes each.
Ganondorf
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Pop is Pop. No clue why he'd sit the young guys.
Sher Thing
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Definitely weird. Just stay healthy
West Texan
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Damion James gets the start for the resting Kawhi. How many different people have started for us this year?
West Texan
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Duncan just caught an alley oop from Parker. A real one, like with a dunk not a lay up. Wtf is going on with this game?!?
Ganondorf
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Unknown, catching up on doctor who episodes so not watching this game.

Sounds like a weird one with technicals and now this alley oop.
West Texan
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Unknown, catching up on doctor who episodes so not watching this game.

Sounds like a weird one with technicals and now this alley oop.


You missed the vaunted Timmy, Boris, Baynes lineup.
Sher Thing
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Rockets starters struggling with our 3rd string .
Sher Thing
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Grizz beat Phoenix tonight. Phoenix is officially eliminated.


Mavs @ Grizz on Wednesday. Loser gets the Spurs 1st round.
Houston Summit
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Rockets starters struggling with our 3rd string .

4-0
Ulrich
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The Rockets had a valiant comeback against a bunch of guys on 10-day contracts.
Enzo The Baker
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Really pulling for the Mavs on Wednesday.
tbirdspur2010
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4-0


Adorable that y'all think this means diddly.

Also, go Grizz against DAL. I want dem mavvies....
Cave Johnson, CEO
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Saw on Reddit that since 2000 the Rockets have only made it out of the 1st round once compared to 11 for the Spurs. The only time they made it out was 2009 where they lost in the 2nd. I guess thats meaningless but I found it interesting.
 
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