We're now the 8th seed.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Scary that I'd be this happy for the Spurs to merely be an 8th seed, but considering the circumstances I'm really liking the way the defense is coming along lately.

Hopefully the Spurs have enough in the tank to steal one from the Clippers.

[bdictjames]

Scary that I'd be this happy for the Spurs to merely be an 8th seed, but considering the circumstances I'm really liking the way the defense is coming along lately.

Hopefully the Spurs have enough in the tank to steal one from the Clippers.
Duncan with another hook shot in the lane to give us the lead! :lol

[Obstructed_View]

I'd say they have no excuse not to beat the Clippers at this point.

[ducks]

I want to face the lakers in the first round

spurs would be more healthy and rested to take them on

[Spurtacus]

I'd say they have no excuse not to beat the Clippers at this point.

Fatigue...

[SequSpur]

I want to face the lakers in the first round

spurs would be more healthy and rested to take them on

yeah, who is gonna guard all of their bigs Ducks? The Lakers would sweep the Spurs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I'd say they have no excuse not to beat the Clippers at this point.

:smokin

We are only 1 1/2 games out of the #3 seed

[ducks]

duncan would guard the bigs
ever heard of him

[Obstructed_View]

Fatigue...

They've won one game and they're far and away the worst defense in the NBA. The Spurs have no excuse to blow the opportunity. When you're short handed like they are, you absolutely have to beat the teams you are supposed to beat, simply because there are so few of them.

[Obstructed_View]

I want to face the lakers in the first round

spurs would be more healthy and rested to take them on

I'd love to see the Spurs get the Lakers in the first round.

[timvp]

I don't care about seeding at this point but the fact that the Spurs are actually near .500 is a great sign.

[Cry Havoc]

yeah, who is gonna guard all of their bigs Ducks? The Lakers would sweep the Spurs.

What big? Gasol? If only he played like a big. Bynum? Uh... what exactly has he done? Odom? Not really a big, but yeah, he could give us some problems... except he doesn't start and our new players should be able to stay with him.

Who do the Lakers have to guard TP and a healthy Manu?

[MrChug]

Sad to celebrate but fuck it...WHOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[VaSpursFan]

I don't care about seeding at this point but the fact that the Spurs are actually near .500 is a great sign.

werd...we need to just tread water until TP and Manu returns. i gotta say, it's sweet getting these tough wins.

[Manufan909]

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get that 7th seed, Spurs!!!:king

[sexinthatsx]

werd...we need to just tread water until TP and Manu returns. i gotta say, it's sweet getting these tough wins.

I agree, since we've been getting wins by 2-3 points every game, it'll make us that much clutcher in late 4th quarter scenarios

[NewJerSpur]

Anyone hear that? Shhhhh, listen.....that was the sound of the NBA's collective cold sweat breakage hitting the ground.

[DMX7]

Sad to celebrate but fuck it...WHOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL, it's come to this. From nothing but back to back championships is acceptable to lets make the playoffs.

[T Park]

This team is going to be very very very good when they get to 100%.

Mahinmi, Ginobili, Parker added into the current mix?

Scary good.

[Avitus1]

8 seed never looked so good.

[Joe Schmoogins]

not only are we the eighth seed... BUT if the playoffs started today, we'd be the eighth seed, play the Lakers in the first round, AND as someone else pointed out, we'd retain our draft pick as it would be a lottery pick due to the fact that we have a worse record than the EC 8 seed... I'm with ducks on this and I'd love to play the lakers in the first round. we'd be well rested, and primed for an upset. If we are going to win the chip we're gonna have to play them at some point so it might as well be in round one. perfect situation imo.

[SenorSpur]

Way too early to be concerned with playoff seedings.

[Joe Schmoogins]

Way too early to be concerned with playoff seedings.

true but it's fun to speculate

[Manufan909]

Way too early to be concerned with playoff seedings.

Party pooper.

[daslicer]

I'm with ducks on this and I'd love to play the lakers in the first round. we'd be well rested, and primed for an upset. If we are going to win the chip we're gonna have to play them at some point so it might as well be in round one. perfect situation imo.

It would be nice to eliminate the Lakers in the first round and destroy their dream season. That would be the ultimate payback to them espescially for the .4 bs.

[homer]

Anyone hear that? Shhhhh, listen.....that was the sound of the NBA's collective cold sweat breakage hitting the ground.

As my nephew from NY would say " They're as nervous as a faggot with a hot dog."

[SenorSpur]

Party pooper.

Uh, that should be pooper of the party. :lol

[mVp]

This team is going to be very very very good when they get to 100%.

Mahinmi, Ginobili, Parker added into the current mix?

Scary good.

Can't wait for that to happen! and I can't wait to see the kind of defense they're playing right now, but on the Lakers, and with the team at full strength...

[Obstructed_View]

Way too early to be concerned with playoff seedings.



I really believe it will come down to two things.

1. The continuing good health of core players for the duration of the season

2. Just how deep of a hole this team will be in the standings race. Remember the Western Conference is even tougher than last year - we say this every year - and the competition for playoff spots will be intense. If the Spurs have a bad remainder of the month, and are near the bottom third of the conference when Manu and TP return, they would likely have to go on some incredible, consecutive, game-winning streak. Meanwhile, the other budding conference playoff teams would need to lose a bunch of games, in order to make up ground. That's asking a lot.

[Brazil]

I don't care about seeding at this point but the fact that the Spurs are actually near .500 is a great sign.

I fully agree, .500 it's the magic number, the rest doesn't matter at this point.

[Harry Callahan]

Not getting left in the dust in the WC out of the gate is awesome given the cards that have been dealt so far (injuries). I have no doubt that the full roster can get on a roll in December and January.

What's Dallas' deal? There are no significant injuries there.

[Obstructed_View]

I fully agree, .500 it's the magic number, the rest doesn't matter at this point.

As long as they're in the dance and healthy at the end, there's not anyone they can't beat. They don't need HCA to win.

[Manufan909]

Especially if Ian shows half of what Hill has. Plus, his mentor is still there to tutor him, and they can play together and work out some chemistry. If Hill AND Tony were on together, then the other team must be small as FUCK. Shit, a lineup in 09 with Tony/Hill/Manu/Mason(or AToll)/Ian would have me going nuts.

[Obstructed_View]

Especially if Ian shows half of what Hill has. Plus, his mentor is still there to tutor him, and they can play together and work out some chemistry. If Hill AND Tony were on together, then the other team must be small as FUCK. Shit, a lineup in 09 with Tony/Hill/Manu/Mason(or AToll)/Ian would have me going nuts.

Vaughn?

[Manufan909]

Vaughn?

:lmao

I meant Tim(referring to Ian's, cuz his is still healthy), guess I worded that wrong. I was trying to say when Ian gets back Tim will be there to learn from, and he can play with him, Hill will be on when TP is off, for the most part.

[Makaveli]

yessir we are. its great if we hover around 6-7-8 spot cuz once manu and tony comeback.... its a wrap

[Manufan909]

yessir we are. its great if we hover around 6-7-8 spot cuz once manu and tony comeback.... its a wrap

Fuck yes, Denver, Portland, and NO need to go on some big losing streaks for the Spurs benefit.:hat