Rummpd
03-07-2005, 09:41 AM
Focus time:
Spurs have just enough to handle NJ without Tim and will need to surely.
The primary key will be from the get go pressure defense on Carter - make him work, he will be motivated. I want to see him abused by Bowen ala the last time he shut down Kobe so bad.
The secondary key will be the remaining bigs, Rasho, Horry and Massenburg will need to step up and at least make it a Slovenian wash. Horry and Rasho have both looked better of late and this must carry over. Time to really step up.
The tertiary key: Parker outplaying Kidd, Parker had an off night last night and I believe he will be psyched up for this one. Parker needs to play like a demon for 30 minutes or so and be spelled by Beno, who deserves the playing time period.
What will be the difference? I see Manu carrying the team the next week ala Olympic level play. NJ and Suns etc. better watch out, Manu is going to bring it.
Spurs will win this game, as for the Suns earlier I predicted a blowout by Spurs now it will be close. The key will be both Manu and Parker having outstanding games at the same time = if that doesn't happen hasta la vista.
Also, Pop needs to unleash Nazr for at least a few minutes if Duncan does not play. Spurs big chance will be to go small as well and run like the Suns but also play defense hard throughout the whole game and continue to hit most FTs.
Spurs have just enough to handle NJ without Tim and will need to surely.
The primary key will be from the get go pressure defense on Carter - make him work, he will be motivated. I want to see him abused by Bowen ala the last time he shut down Kobe so bad.
The secondary key will be the remaining bigs, Rasho, Horry and Massenburg will need to step up and at least make it a Slovenian wash. Horry and Rasho have both looked better of late and this must carry over. Time to really step up.
The tertiary key: Parker outplaying Kidd, Parker had an off night last night and I believe he will be psyched up for this one. Parker needs to play like a demon for 30 minutes or so and be spelled by Beno, who deserves the playing time period.
What will be the difference? I see Manu carrying the team the next week ala Olympic level play. NJ and Suns etc. better watch out, Manu is going to bring it.
Spurs will win this game, as for the Suns earlier I predicted a blowout by Spurs now it will be close. The key will be both Manu and Parker having outstanding games at the same time = if that doesn't happen hasta la vista.
Also, Pop needs to unleash Nazr for at least a few minutes if Duncan does not play. Spurs big chance will be to go small as well and run like the Suns but also play defense hard throughout the whole game and continue to hit most FTs.