******Spurs vs. Thunder******
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Last: 8 yr ago by Ag Natural
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Series should be 3-0 right now.
How so? Thunder beat us game two. Flat out played us. We trailed the whole game. The series is right at 2-1
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Series should be 3-0 right now.
How so? Thunder beat us game two. Flat out played us. We trailed the whole game. The series is right at 2-1
If it wasn't for the worst 3 on 1 possession in NBA history it would 3-0 but I'm not complaining.
quote:Because he only does shoots like this against the Spurs? Or because he does stupid things like let Kawhi get a crucial offensive rebound that helps seal the game?quote:
Ibaka was 5/6 from 3 point land for 15 points. I hate him.
And this line is exactly why Thunder fans hate him too
Does Westbrook think what he wears looks cool? He looks like an extra in Roadhouse.
Really good press conference by Durant and Westbrook. Impressed by west taking blame and seeming genuine. Understanding he took too many shots (although it's too late now). Seems like the coaching staff needs to do a little better job of helping him see the flow of the game
quote:And he still doesn't get it. Did the same thing under Brooks.
Really good press conference by Durant and Westbrook. Impressed by west taking blame and seeming genuine. Understanding he took too many shots (although it's too late now). Seems like the coaching staff needs to do a little better job of helping him see the flow of the game
"A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
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If you would have guessed after watching that game that Kawhi ended up with 31 and 11 on 50+% shooting, you're better than me.
I don't know if it was his struggles at the FT line early, or what, but I thought he was having a bad game for the most part. Then I saw that stat line this morning...
quote:It is what it is. But if the Spurs had headed into OKC up 2-0, the complexity of game 3 would have definitely changed for OKC. Would have been a "must" win for them and Spurs just hoping to split the 2 games. Therefore, up 2-1 is probably where it should be. Now Game 4. Basically a "must" win now for OKC and Spurs just need to come out focused and play Spurs ball. Go Spurs Go!!!quote:quote:
Series should be 3-0 right now.
How so? Thunder beat us game two. Flat out played us. We trailed the whole game. The series is right at 2-1
If it wasn't for the worst 3 on 1 possession in NBA history it would 3-0 but I'm not complaining.
"A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
I did not think he had a good first half. His defense seemed off and he made some poor offensive decisions. He came out angry and focused in the second though.
quote:And this is the biggest problem with Russell Westbrook. He pouts, throws fits and gets lazy on defense. TP was his man and where is Westbrook in that pic??? Probably still yakkin at a ref. This is why I love the Spurs...no prima donna's who pull that kind of crap.quote:
The 4th guy is literally pointing to the "12th man" to guard Parker.
I'd like to see more ball movement in game four. I thought we got too iso-dependent with Kawhi and Aldridge. It's tough to say that when Aldridge is shooting it so efficiently, but they were essentially resting Durant and Westbrook on defense for most of the game. We need to move the ball more, and I'd like to see Parker run Westbrook thru more screens and attack the rim a little more. I'm not saying to go away from Aldridge and Kawhi so much as just don't rely solely on them.
And I think we have to have a quick hook with Tim. I'd love to see him make his first shot or two and get some confidence that carries thru the rest of the game, but he's largely been a detriment in his minutes. I thought Boris played good minutes and then we didn't see him as much in the fourth. I'd think about giving the Boban experiment another look as well. I hate how much Adams is dominating the boards, although I think we did a better job of team rebounding down the stretch, and Boban is the one guy who can mass up on Adams.
And I think we have to have a quick hook with Tim. I'd love to see him make his first shot or two and get some confidence that carries thru the rest of the game, but he's largely been a detriment in his minutes. I thought Boris played good minutes and then we didn't see him as much in the fourth. I'd think about giving the Boban experiment another look as well. I hate how much Adams is dominating the boards, although I think we did a better job of team rebounding down the stretch, and Boban is the one guy who can mass up on Adams.
The Spurs scored twice 5 on 4 while Westbrook was back under his basket chewing out a ref.
Agree completely. Klaw and TheMarcus are very effective but I do miss the beautiful game.
Got to get back to the middle ground between iso ball and the beautiful game. Too much iso yesterday.
Got to get back to the middle ground between iso ball and the beautiful game. Too much iso yesterday.
If I'm OKC, I play Adams every time Aldridge is on the floor. I think Adams is a big thorn in our side. He rattles our bigs pretty well.
Boris played really well on the defensive end last night.
Green was solid all night on both ends. Didn't force anything. Took his shot when it was these and played outstanding defense.
I'd love to see Boban come in. Maybe try to get a guy like Adams worn down or in foul trouble.
I don't like Kawhi setting the offense. I would want Tony Patty or ginobli bringin it up every time and swinging it through the big man up top every possession to get the ball moving.
Defense was really good all night and has been all series.
Boris played really well on the defensive end last night.
Green was solid all night on both ends. Didn't force anything. Took his shot when it was these and played outstanding defense.
I'd love to see Boban come in. Maybe try to get a guy like Adams worn down or in foul trouble.
I don't like Kawhi setting the offense. I would want Tony Patty or ginobli bringin it up every time and swinging it through the big man up top every possession to get the ball moving.
Defense was really good all night and has been all series.
OKC was doing a very good job switching or jumping off ball screens. They were getting very physical and it pretty much ruined any offensive flow. That's why we resorted to Iso or straight on ball screens. Its ugly but you have to give credit to the defense. Its not like Pop decided to stop running the offense.
To get back to the flow the Spurs really need to cut harder and screen better. I know Pop won't do it, but it would be interesting to try and go small. Spread those guys out and that would open up back cuts when they jump screens.
To get back to the flow the Spurs really need to cut harder and screen better. I know Pop won't do it, but it would be interesting to try and go small. Spread those guys out and that would open up back cuts when they jump screens.
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If you would have guessed after watching that game that Kawhi ended up with 31 and 11 on 50+% shooting, you're better than me.
I don't know if it was his struggles at the FT line early, or what, but I thought he was having a bad game for the most part. Then I saw that stat line this morning...
Whi Whi is a friggin' BEAST
I like Boban as much as the next guy but Adams would eat his lunch. Boban is tall and can shoot well but he gets out strengthen a lot. I feel like he's always getting thrown to the ground.
Good post.
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Hope to see plenty of this:
This gif needs a bump.
Durant's samali pirate ass doesn't want to get involved in that at all.
Danny Green's defense has been superb. Can't praise it enough.
quote:That would be because he is allowed to play like a thug all game long.
If I'm OKC, I play Adams every time Aldridge is on the floor. I think Adams is a big thorn in our side. He rattles our bigs pretty well.
Boris played really well on the defensive end last night.
Green was solid all night on both ends. Didn't force anything. Took his shot when it was these and played outstanding defense.
I'd love to see Boban come in. Maybe try to get a guy like Adams worn down or in foul trouble.
I don't like Kawhi setting the offense. I would want Tony Patty or ginobli bringin it up every time and swinging it through the big man up top every possession to get the ball moving.
Defense was really good all night and has been all series.
Adams would look great in silver and black.
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Adams would look great in silver and black.
No kidding. I love that guy.
quote:Dude has been in the league almost a decade. Seems pretty uncoachable, and you can only "take the blame" for the same exact thing so many times before it rings hollow. He is who he is.
Really good press conference by Durant and Westbrook. Impressed by west taking blame and seeming genuine. Understanding he took too many shots (although it's too late now). Seems like the coaching staff needs to do a little better job of helping him see the flow of the game
Westbrook has a lot of practice at that particular press conference routine, he ought to be pretty convincing by now.
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Adams would look great in silver and black.
Only if he gets rid of that awful stache/hair combo
They would look as good as Kawhi's cornrows if he were in silver and black.
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