View Full Version : Do We Really Want to Sweep?
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:13 PM
We're up 3-0, so let's just "assume" we go the Finals.
If we sweep these guys, that would not only give us a 6 game winning streak, it would give us a looong time off before we'd play in the Finals.. I don't really know if I want that. We could use the rest though. Just hate the rust factor. Thoughts?
**Depending on the length of the ECF, it would probably be 7-9 days.
The main reason I asked is cause I remember last year Pop saying that he hates winning streaks, especially in the playoffs. Obv he won't throw a game, but the question was if you guys would rather sweep.
BillMc
05-25-2013, 11:14 PM
Less games, less chance of injury. So, yes.
pikkiwoki
05-25-2013, 11:15 PM
Yes for the sake of Kawhi's knee
ThePop
05-25-2013, 11:15 PM
I read somewhere it would be 9 days between games
Floyd Pacquiao
05-25-2013, 11:16 PM
yes...fuck memphis
TXstbobcat
05-25-2013, 11:16 PM
I want a spurs sweep. Let the pacers and the heat beat the hell out of each other while the spurs get rest.
Libri
05-25-2013, 11:16 PM
It's a no brainer. Put them out of their misery.
100%duncan
05-25-2013, 11:17 PM
Golden State Warriors is just the better team. :lmao
Nathan89
05-25-2013, 11:17 PM
Yes. You don't fuck around in the playoffs. You close out as soon as possible.
Strategic
05-25-2013, 11:17 PM
^^^yup^^^
Namundy
05-25-2013, 11:17 PM
I would love for Pacers/Heat to beat the shit out of each other while our aging trio rests up. I see your point but I wouldn't take anything for granted. Finish them and get to the finals.
Lincoln
05-25-2013, 11:17 PM
We're up 3-0, so let's just "assume" we go the Finals.
If we sweep these guys, that would not only give us a 6 game winning streak, it would give us a looong time off before we'd play in the Finals.. I don't really know if I want that.. thoughts?
Yes they will lose on purpose.
Shut up faggot
easjer
05-25-2013, 11:18 PM
Fuck yes. More play = higher chance of injury. Yeah, it's a long time off. Yeah, they could look rusty. You can shake off rust and you can do things to prevent rust. But they need rest. They need to heal. They need to watch a fuck of a lot of game footage and have a gameplan.
Do I think they'll sweep? I don't know. But I sure as fuck hope so.
Marcus Bryant
05-25-2013, 11:19 PM
Hell yeah you communist.
davidbowie
05-25-2013, 11:19 PM
The only problem with a sweep is less papa johns 50% off nights
GeorgiaSpursFan
05-25-2013, 11:19 PM
yes - Our big 3 are not getting any younger and Leonard's knee needs some rest.
Spurs4#5
05-25-2013, 11:19 PM
id rather be rested and come out cold then be exhausted and come out sluggish against the heat...at least with rested legs our d wont struggle
baseline bum
05-25-2013, 11:19 PM
Um yeah, I want to see the Spurs win this series, so yeah, I'd love the sweep. Plenty of teams have come back from 3-1.
look_at_g_shred
05-25-2013, 11:20 PM
Golden State Warriors is just the better team. :lmao
I think we can come back..but..but..I doubt it:lmao
ElNono
05-25-2013, 11:20 PM
ofcourse
SA210
05-25-2013, 11:22 PM
yes
exstatic
05-25-2013, 11:22 PM
Y.E.S.
We'll likely start the Finals on the road, and will want MAXIMUM rest to take on Miami in their building.
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:23 PM
The main reason I asked is cause I remember last year Pop saying that he hates winning streaks, especially in the playoffs. Obv he won't throw a game, but the question was if you guys would rather sweep.
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:23 PM
Y.E.S.
We'll likely start the Finals on the road, and will want MAXIMUM rest to take on Miami in their building.
True. I hope Indiana can at least take them 6 or 7 and hopefully wear them out a little bit.
RD2191
05-25-2013, 11:24 PM
Damn guy, and I thought I was a terrible poster.
HarlemHeat37
05-25-2013, 11:24 PM
Yes they will lose on purpose.
Shut up faggot
:lmao:lol :lol Why the fuck would a team tank a game in the playoffs?..
exstatic
05-25-2013, 11:25 PM
The main reason I asked is cause I remember last year Pop saying that he hates winning streaks, especially in the playoffs. Obv he won't throw a game, but the question was if you guys would rather sweep.
Five actually isn't much of a streak.
Kool Bob Love
05-25-2013, 11:25 PM
OP no disrespect but you sound like a pussy.
Sweep these grizz and get the rest. last year Spurs were on a 20 game WS. Its not the same.
Spurs big 3 rested a game in Nov. The can you use the rest now.
Kidd K
05-25-2013, 11:25 PM
Absolutely, yes. Imo, it will erase any shit talking from the flukey series win the Grizz got in 2011.
Sweeping now imo proves that they only won because our team was hurt (Duncan, Parker, and Manu were all hurt). Now an even older Duncan is destroying prime ZBo, Parker is taking a hot shit on them even though Conley is allegedly the best defensive PG in the league thi syear, and severely declined Manu out hustled them all night.
On a strategic note, it'd give the Spurs ample time to prepare for the winning team. yeah they may be rusty for game 1, but who cares? Huge strategic edge, and 100% rest and health.
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:26 PM
Yes they will lose on purpose.
Shut up faggot
Lol Mavs fan still browsing on a Spurs forum... Pathetic.
Spurs7794
05-25-2013, 11:26 PM
This thread is stupid as hell. Are you going to be cheering when Memphis scores on Monday??? Moronic.
CitizenDwayne
05-25-2013, 11:27 PM
Do we really want the championship?
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:27 PM
OP no disrespect but you sound like a pussy.
Sweep these grizz and get the rest. last year Spurs were on a 20 game WS. Its not the same.
Yeaaa you right. No offense taken. In hindsight that does sound kinda pussy-ish. Let's bust out the brooms on em.
mercos
05-25-2013, 11:28 PM
We want a sweep. A lot of nagging injuries could recover with a long rest. Plus, you don't want to give the Grizzlies even a glimmer of hope. They've overcome a 2-0 deficit in these playoffs already, it is not out of the realm of possibility that they could overcome a 3-0 deficit as well. We all know it is not impossible for this team to lose 4 games in a row. The Spurs take care of business when up 3-0, though. They've won game 4 in that situation 7 times out of 10, and have never been pushed past game 5.
Bruno
05-25-2013, 11:29 PM
Yes, Spurs should obviously try to win game 4. Grizzlies are too good of a team to gift them one game.
Now, Pop shouldn't play too much Tony and Tim in that game to have them ready for a potential game 5.
chapnis
05-25-2013, 11:31 PM
Yes, we want to win.
dmon35
05-25-2013, 11:32 PM
well if the Spurs end of facing Miami in the finals then it will be ok. Spurs should be expected to lose the first game against them. Giving them plenty of time to recover. Should we face the Pacers, then it might be different story.
Assman
05-25-2013, 11:32 PM
I say the Spurs tank the next 3 then try to win game 7. This would keep them in game shape and would prevent any sort of rust in game 1 of the finals.
Crookshanks
05-25-2013, 11:32 PM
Yes, I want the sweep. Every game played means a chance of injury. No team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the Conference Finals, but I certainly don't want the Grizzlies to be the first because of some injury. Don't let them hang around, kill them quickly!
HarlemHeat37
05-25-2013, 11:33 PM
I say the Spurs tank the next 3 then try to win game 7. This would keep them in game shape and would prevent any sort of rust in game 1 of the finals.
:lol, tbh..
dmon35
05-25-2013, 11:33 PM
But on the other hand, I'm expecting for the Spurs to lose game 4 and win it here in San Antonio.
slick'81
05-25-2013, 11:34 PM
Spurs could use some rest just hope they dnt lose too much momentum
Beaverfuzz
05-25-2013, 11:35 PM
Yes, you assclown.
dbreiden83080
05-25-2013, 11:35 PM
Just get to the finals..
Sooner the better
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:37 PM
Not sure if Memphis has the guts to come out and win a Game 4 when they're down 3-0.
therealtruth
05-25-2013, 11:49 PM
You want Pop to rest the starters next game? Build the Grizzlies confidence?
Vash StampedE
05-25-2013, 11:50 PM
Answer is obvious. This old team needs rest in every way possible. Just don't want to get overconfident that we could beat them the next game.
timtonymanu
05-25-2013, 11:51 PM
Yes, you go for the sweep, but I won't be angry if the Grizz win Game 4, tbh.
100%duncan
05-25-2013, 11:53 PM
I say the Spurs tank the next 3 then try to win game 7. This would keep them in game shape and would prevent any sort of rust in game 1 of the finals.
:lmao
ducks
05-25-2013, 11:54 PM
if spurs get down big you let the scrubs get them back then bring the big three back
otherwise you go for the win at the bigging
role players will play better in a game 5 at home
BatManu20
05-25-2013, 11:57 PM
You want Pop to rest the starters next game? Build the Grizzlies confidence?
No I stated that Pop obv isn't going to throw the game.. This was a question for the fans, and whether or not they would rather go into next round on a 6-game winning streak and 8 or 9 days of rest.
Lincoln
05-25-2013, 11:57 PM
Lol Mavs fan still browsing on a Spurs forum... Pathetic.
Good comeback dumbass, it's not my fault you have retarded takes
Lol gnsf
McGusto55
05-26-2013, 12:03 AM
Y.E.S.
We'll likely start the Finals on the road, and will want MAXIMUM rest to take on Miami in their building.
shit pacers gonna beat the heat...Bet.....!
yaicu2
05-26-2013, 12:06 AM
That's what I'm talkin' about!!! :ihit:ihit:ihit:ihit:ihit:ihit:ihit:ihit:ihit
Legacy
05-26-2013, 12:06 AM
Yes, we definitely want to go for the jugular on Monday night and humiliate the fuck outta' them on their homecourt, in front of their homecrowd.... Just as they humiliated us in '11. Never forget. FUCK Memphis!! It's sweet, sweet revenge time. :devil
... And of course, the rest would be SUPER awesome for our team as well. :D
ducks
05-26-2013, 12:07 AM
manu plays best on 3 days rest
tmtcsc
05-26-2013, 12:09 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if the Heat don't get past the Pacers and I'm not sure how to feel about that tbh. But if it's the Pacers that take them down then so be it. I just want to see them lose and if we earn a shot to beat them, all the better. Still need 1 more. Finish it !!!
BatManu20
05-26-2013, 12:09 AM
Good comeback dumbass, it's not my fault you have retarded takes
Lol gnsf
LOL anybody who makes fun of another person's "internet thread making ability" is the biggest loser of all. And on another team's website no less.... Seriously, think about that for a second. And realize you have no life. And there's nothing you can do to change that. Have a good one.
Budkin
05-26-2013, 12:12 AM
Fuck yes.
phxspurfan
05-26-2013, 12:12 AM
Hell yes. More rest the better for this old ass team.
DarrinS
05-26-2013, 12:14 AM
Actually, Memphis prob wnts to end this soon, too
BatManu20
05-26-2013, 12:14 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if the Heat don't get past the Pacers and I'm not sure how to feel about that tbh. But if it's the Pacers that take them down then so be it. I just want to see them lose and if we earn a shot to beat them, all the better. Still need 1 more. Finish it !!!
Really? I would be SHOCKED if the Heat didn't get passed the Pacers.. which is why I'm about 90% sure they're still going to. If Indy had finished Game 1, I'd say they have a pretty good shot. But that loss will come back to bite them in the ass when they lose one of the next two at home, if not both. I think they just awoke Lebron tbh.
But in response to the second part of your statement, the spurs would absolutely rather play Indiana than Miami.. both would be tough, but the Heat are just a bad match up for us.
spurraider21
05-26-2013, 12:15 AM
Sweep the leg, sweep the grizzlies
pjjrfan
05-26-2013, 12:16 AM
Yes. You don't fuck around in the playoffs. You close out as soon as possible.
Can't argue with this logic. No one is giving away games at this point.
John B
05-26-2013, 12:17 AM
Revenge is sweeter with a sweep. Drive for five baby!
Spurs 4 The Win
05-26-2013, 12:35 AM
Really? I would be SHOCKED if the Heat didn't get passed the Pacers.. which is why I'm about 90% sure they're still going to. If Indy had finished Game 1, I'd say they have a pretty good shot. But that loss will come back to bite them in the ass when they lose one of the next two at home, if not both. I think they just awoke Lebron tbh.
But in response to the second part of your statement, the spurs would absolutely rather play Indiana than Miami.. both would be tough, but the Heat are just a bad match up for us.
You are an idiot, we are a bad matchup for them, even their own fans admit it.
dbreiden83080
05-26-2013, 12:41 AM
Really? I would be SHOCKED if the Heat didn't get passed the Pacers.. which is why I'm about 90% sure they're still going to. If Indy had finished Game 1, I'd say they have a pretty good shot. But that loss will come back to bite them in the ass when they lose one of the next two at home, if not both. I think they just awoke Lebron tbh.
But in response to the second part of your statement, the spurs would absolutely rather play Indiana than Miami.. both would be tough, but the Heat are just a bad match up for us.
There is no answer for Lebron but Wade is not even close to what he used to be and they have no size.. Bosh is a bitch and TD will clown his ass...
100%duncan
05-26-2013, 12:45 AM
There is no answer for Lebron but Wade is not even close to what he used to be and they have no size.. Bosh is a bitch and TD will clown his ass...
Sup nigga. 160 was boring tbh. What can ya say?
TheGoldStandard
05-26-2013, 12:46 AM
Spurs want to finish this series and get some rest and game plan.
TD 21
05-26-2013, 12:47 AM
Yes, Spurs should obviously try to win game 4. Grizzlies are too good of a team to gift them one game.
Now, Pop shouldn't play too much Tony and Tim in that game to have them ready for a potential game 5.
Not that I'm insinuating you gift any team any game in the playoffs, but, they are? I continue to be amazed at how overrated this Grizzlies team is.
And this isn't me getting swept up in the moment, either. I haven't been concerned with this team for going on 2 years now. My concerns going into this series were all Spurs related (Parker's/Leonard's health, the likelihood that it would be every other day, Spurs recent penchant for choking in the playoffs). Once I found out the first one was essentially a non issue and that there would be a 3 day break between games 2 and 3, I was confident they'd win in 5.
Horry Hipcheck
05-26-2013, 01:09 AM
Fewer opportunities for injury, fatigue, etc. More opportunity for Parker's calf to stop pestering him, for Duncan and Kawhi to rest their knees, more rest and healing in general. Rust is a matter of fan perception. Finish off these upstart bearpeople and silence 2011ers for good.
callo1
05-26-2013, 01:10 AM
Memphis busy getting their fishing rods together. Luckily they already have a Leur.
http://i39.tinypic.com/11izsrd.jpg
DespЏrado
05-26-2013, 01:12 AM
rust isn't as big of a deal if you don't have homecourt. You have less pressure to win the first two.
Spurs and Mavs fan
05-26-2013, 01:13 AM
You know your team is playing well when the fans are worried about, of all things, the implications of a sweep victory in the conference finals.
To answer the OP: Of course we want a sweep. The 2004 ALCS is a statistical anomaly in pro sports for sure (in that instance, baseball), but I don't want to leave any equivalent chance of a collapse like that happening to the Spurs.
Splits
05-26-2013, 01:14 AM
Damn guy, and I thought I was a terrible poster.
You are. But BatManu20 is right behind you. Dude in the game thread is a disaster, like he's watching the game while standing on his head and taking a painal from his S&M trained dog.
"Can't believe Grizzlies are shooting this good!" - they're shooting 39%
"Tony Allen is killing us with all these jumpers" - Allen has made 1 jumper and missed 3
etc, etc. Dude is a disaster. But you're worse, at least for now. Sleep well!
Horry Hipcheck
05-26-2013, 01:16 AM
Yes, Spurs should obviously try to win game 4. Grizzlies are too good of a team to gift them one game.
Now, Pop shouldn't play too much Tony and Tim in that game to have them ready for a potential game 5.
The Spurs stated after Game 2 that their mindset in the series was that they were down 0-2. Pop is the last person I can imagine who would suddenly view this series as being over, or Game 4 as a done deal and Game 5 a high possibility. He has the proverbial foot on the Grizzlies' throats, the last thing he should do is let off the accelerator.
RD2191
05-26-2013, 01:17 AM
You are. But BatManu20 is right behind you. Dude in the game thread is a disaster, like he's watching the game while standing on his head and taking a painal from his S&M trained dog.
"Can't believe Grizzlies are shooting this good!" - they're shooting 39%
"Tony Allen is killing us with all these jumpers" - Allen has made 1 jumper and missed 3
etc, etc. Dude is a disaster. But you're worse, at least for now. Sleep well!
I'll take that as a compliment. :lmao
Sean Cagney
05-26-2013, 01:21 AM
Yes. You don't fuck around in the playoffs. You close out as soon as possible.
BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spurs and Mavs fan
05-26-2013, 01:21 AM
One small crack in a dam can cause a flood to end up smashing through.
I don't want any let up. I want the Spurs to sweep. A 3-1 series lead can easily turn into a 3-2 lead, and then suddenly it could be a possible 3-3 situation.
Obstructed_View
05-26-2013, 02:39 AM
Yes. The Spurs want to have time to go over every loss by the Heat, break down every play they struggled with, find every weakness of each player so they know exactly who and when to double, who to leave, what plays to run on inbounds, out of timeouts, and at the end of quarters.
And if the Pacers win, then the Spurs can start planning the parade.
SenorSpur
05-26-2013, 08:16 AM
Ah, the age old argument - rest vs rust?
It's really a no-brainer.
Take the sweep, get the rest, allow the bodies to heal, recharge the batteries and get prepared for the next opponent. If there is any rust, they'll probably need about a quarter to get focused. However, given the fact that it's been six years since this team has been in the Finals, I expect the Big Three to be fully locked in and focused from the tiopoff. They know what's at stake.
100%duncan
05-26-2013, 08:24 AM
Yes. The Spurs want to have time to go over every loss by the Heat, break down every play they struggled with, find every weakness of each player so they know exactly who and when to double, who to leave, what plays to run on inbounds, out of timeouts, and at the end of quarters.
And if the Pacers win, then the Spurs can start planning the parade.
prayingkid.jpg
:lol
biskvito
05-26-2013, 08:43 AM
"Better go 7 to get over ourselves." :pop:
Obstructed_View
05-26-2013, 08:46 AM
In 1999, the Spurs were playing the Timberwolves and won the first two games. It was best-of-five back then, and I remember a reporter asking David Robinson if they were thinking sweep. His answer was something like, "No, no, we're not thinking sweep at all. No way." I remember thinking, "Well why the hell aren't you thinking sweep??"
It wasn't all that surprising when they came out flat and lost game 3. Seemed like David was trying to keep from insulting his opponent. I like it a lot better when I hear Timmy say "You can't give a good team a chance, you have to do everything you can to beat them or they'll make you pay."
SenorSpur
05-26-2013, 09:04 AM
As some have also stated, the additional benefit from a sweep is it gives the coaching staff additional time needed to fully breakdown film and game plan for either opponent.
Raven
05-26-2013, 09:05 AM
yes.
In 1999, the Spurs were playing the Timberwolves and won the first two games. It was best-of-five back then, and I remember a reporter asking David Robinson if they were thinking sweep. His answer was something like, "No, no, we're not thinking sweep at all. No way." I remember thinking, "Well why the hell aren't you thinking sweep??"
It wasn't all that surprising when they came out flat and lost game 3. Seemed like David was trying to keep from insulting his opponent. I like it a lot better when I hear Timmy say "You can't give a good team a chance, you have to do everything you can to beat them or they'll make you pay."
Wolves actually won Game 2 (and stole HCA in the process, not that it mattered as much for a best of 5 series)
Spurs7794
05-26-2013, 09:18 AM
Wolves actually won Game 2 (and stole HCA in the process, not that it mattered as much for a best of 5 series)
Maybe he means 2001? Elie rubbed off alot on the team in 99....I think David went back to being mostly nice by 2001.
LoveMySpurs
05-26-2013, 09:23 AM
Would love to see the sweep for all of the above reasons (Agree FULLY), but would also like to see them take the Western Conference title at home and watch the crowd go nuts. I have tickets for the entire run and there's nothing quite like being at the AT&T Center when it's a huge win.
Obstructed_View
05-26-2013, 09:28 AM
Wolves actually won Game 2 (and stole HCA in the process, not that it mattered as much for a best of 5 series)
My mistake. Must have been 2001 against the Timberwolves then.
lmbebo
05-26-2013, 09:29 AM
yes, win next game. If its a sweep, its a sweep.
ballhog
05-26-2013, 09:51 AM
Sweep would be nice. Let Pacers and Heat duke it out to 7 and get tired.
ffadicted
05-26-2013, 09:52 AM
What a stupid question lol
capek
05-26-2013, 10:04 AM
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lidqqplgXd1qbk04s.gif
Arcadian
05-26-2013, 10:48 AM
Assuming we play Miami, game 1 would be away, so it wouldn't be devastating if we lost game 1.
If we play Indiana, it doesn't matter.
Spurs7794
05-26-2013, 11:51 AM
Another thing...every time Manu makes a move, I'm worried about his hamstrings. One less game of that could be the difference between a championship and a colossal disappointment.
Das Texan
05-26-2013, 11:54 AM
dont take your fucking foot off the gas.
finish these mother fuckers.
td4mvp21
05-26-2013, 12:00 PM
Uh, yeah?
YoMamaIsCallin
05-26-2013, 12:34 PM
This is ridiculous. This is not the regular season where Popovich will tank the occasional game for whatever well thought out strategic reason. This is the EFFING PLAYOFFS. The goal is one and only thing: get to 16. Every game you don't win keeps you one short of that goal.
Spurs and Mavs fan
05-26-2013, 12:40 PM
When leading 3-0. any game that you don't win next simply opens the door to a potential defeat in 7 games.
Spurs and Mavs fan
05-26-2013, 12:43 PM
To be fair to the OP, though, there is a reasonable case to be made that a defeat sandwiched in between several wins could give a team better attitude than a long winning streak. Some would hold the 20-game winning streak from last season as evidence.
That being said, there's obviously no point in losing on purpose, and 99% of the time, sweeping is better.
JRHernandez88
05-26-2013, 12:44 PM
Get us in the Finals A.S.A.P! If they come back to the city ill be the AT&T Center so it's all good :flag:
eric365
05-26-2013, 12:50 PM
2 of the 3 win were in OT. You can't risk anything.
unforeseen
05-26-2013, 12:51 PM
Spurs need all the rest they can at this point.
boutons_deux
05-26-2013, 12:53 PM
go for the 4-0 sweep
I cannot believe the Spurs, after a sweep and many days rest, would be fucking RUSTY!! for the Finals first game.
A long IND-MIA series would also allow the Spurs to study, prepare for each opponent thoroughly.
Rusty for the fucking FINALS? absolutely no way.
TampaDude
05-26-2013, 01:25 PM
Yes, by all means, SWEEP!!!
Budkin
05-26-2013, 01:54 PM
go for the 4-0 sweep
I cannot believe the Spurs, after a sweep and many days rest, would be fucking RUSTY!! for the Finals first game.
A long IND-MIA series would also allow the Spurs to study, prepare for each opponent thoroughly.
Rusty for the fucking FINALS? absolutely no way.
We'll be rusty for the first quarter like we always are after a long rest but who gives a fuck!
wildbill2u
05-26-2013, 02:16 PM
Lots of benefits from a sweep in terms of rest and healing---BUT we have proved in the past that we have a hard time in the first game after a long rest in shaking off the rust.
If we sweep and either Indy or Miami comes in off of a long series with the normal couple of days of rest, they would have the sharper edge IMHO>
Spurs and Mavs fan
05-26-2013, 02:27 PM
Every additional game played is an additional game in which an injury could occur.
spurraider21
05-26-2013, 02:33 PM
Take the sweep of course. Then you have over a week to scout the other teams, find holes, tendencies. Also help rid nagging injuries while practicing to stay loose. Lets not risk iniury in a game if we don't need to
gameFACE
05-26-2013, 06:34 PM
As much as I prefer not to have a sweep and would love for them to close it out in SA, once you're at the point of eliminating the other team you have to go for it. It's one thing to be up 3-1 or 3-2. But if you have your foot on their throat at 3-0, go ahead and snap the neck.
HemisfairArena
05-26-2013, 06:35 PM
yes....we really want to sweep.
Embedded
05-26-2013, 06:37 PM
Yes, this is a payback series. This trumps 2011. NO longer will you hear "Memphis ousted the Spurs from the playoffs" without "the Spurs swept Memphis in 2012-2013"
Legacy
05-26-2013, 06:45 PM
WOW. I just realized that I actually posted a serious answer in here last night in yet another one of the OP's stupid-ass threads. Shame on me. :bang
Revenge is a dish best served cold... no mercy for the Grizz
Budkin
05-26-2013, 06:52 PM
The Spurs have not forgotten 2011. Please humiliate them.
mrjap2x
05-26-2013, 07:06 PM
Memphis busy getting their fishing rods together. Luckily they already have a Leur.
http://i39.tinypic.com/11izsrd.jpg
:lol
Captivus
05-26-2013, 07:44 PM
http://t.qkme.me/3pe5w9.jpg
Spurs and Mavs fan
05-26-2013, 08:01 PM
The benefits of sweeping an opponent far, far outweigh whatever drawbacks such a sweep may bring.
The End.
Chris16
05-26-2013, 08:55 PM
Going up against the Miami Heat "rest" won't really matter, the Heat went the full 7 last year in the ECF and then backdoor swept in the Finals 4-1, they're too good.
We're up 3-0, so let's just "assume" we go the Finals.
If we sweep these guys, that would not only give us a 6 game winning streak, it would give us a looong time off before we'd play in the Finals.. I don't really know if I want that. We could use the rest though. Just hate the rust factor. Thoughts?
**Depending on the length of the ECF, it would probably be 7-9 days.
The main reason I asked is cause I remember last year Pop saying that he hates winning streaks, especially in the playoffs. Obv he won't throw a game, but the question was if you guys would rather sweep.
Jesus F Christ, yes you want a sweep. You want to get to the Finals. Rest is unimportant right now. Just get there and figure it out. If Memphis gets room and faith, history could be made. We lost 4 in a row last year in the WCF, 4 in a row is all that is needed by Memphis though it's probably not going to happen.
Memphis busy getting their fishing rods together. Luckily they already have a Leur.
http://i39.tinypic.com/11izsrd.jpg
Funny, and the "DD" fits, the Deep Diver 22 from Norman Lures:
http://fishperform.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/norman%20dd-22-2.jpeg
therealtruth
05-26-2013, 10:16 PM
I think the Spurs best chance of stealing game 1 of the Finals on the road is with plenty of rest.
SpurPadre
05-26-2013, 10:35 PM
As Herman Edwards once said, famously: "HELLO?! You play to win the game!" And with the Heat's statement game tonight, we want any extra-edge we can get to gameplan on those Stern-backed motherfuckers.
kaji157
05-26-2013, 10:36 PM
We need all the rest we can get. The NBA will always make the schedule to benefit MIAMI in all they can. But rest is something our group can always use for good.
Unlike most teams we have a real coach. We could gameplan a lot. Plus, Manu is coming along, and maybe some work in his shot can bring vintage Manu back.
Budkin
05-27-2013, 12:33 AM
Every time I see this thread title it becomes even worse a question than it was the time before...
Legacy
05-27-2013, 12:40 AM
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So what's the odds Pop sends the big 3 and Green home again before the 1st game?
Obstructed_View
05-27-2013, 04:28 PM
To be fair to the OP, though, there is a reasonable case to be made that a defeat sandwiched in between several wins could give a team better attitude than a long winning streak. Some would hold the 20-game winning streak from last season as evidence.
That being said, there's obviously no point in losing on purpose, and 99% of the time, sweeping is better.
The only danger the Spurs have of being in a long winning streak at this point would see them stealing at least one game against Miami in the finals. I'm unsure how that's an unfavorable outcome.
Spur|n|Austin
05-27-2013, 04:30 PM
Fuck yes. More play = higher chance of injury. Yeah, it's a long time off. Yeah, they could look rusty. You can shake off rust and you can do things to prevent rust. But they need rest. They need to heal. They need to watch a fuck of a lot of game footage and have a gameplan.
Do I think they'll sweep? I don't know. But I sure as fuck hope so.
/thread.
Why do people make such stupid threads? :lol
No, OP lets not sweep. Spurs should strategically tank Games 4 and 5, that way they have the perfect balance of rest and little rust. Seems like the smart move and just makes too much damn sense to not do anything other than that tbh.
spursince#99
05-27-2013, 05:01 PM
Yes. The Spurs want to have time to go over every loss by the Heat, break down every play they struggled with, find every weakness of each player so they know exactly who and when to double, who to leave, what plays to run on inbounds, out of timeouts, and at the end of quarters.
And if the Pacers win, then the Spurs can start planning the parade.
:lmao:lmao:lmao
Biggems
05-27-2013, 05:45 PM
ideally, we close out tonight.....then we sit back and watch Indy and Miami go 7, the last 3 of which are OT games, with game 7 going multiple OTs.
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