The 9 days of rest begin now

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Let the perpetual "rest" vs. "rust" debate begin.


For what it's worth, the Heat and Pacers can't possibly get more than 6 days of rest between the time their series ended and the day the Finals began (the Miami-Indiana series, mathematically, cannot be ended in fewer than five games).

[3 Legged Dog]

The finals will begin on June 06. That is 10 days of rest, regardless of how long the Miami/Indy series goes.

[timvp]

Manu was limping in the fourth. Kawhi didn't have his normal bounce this series. TP and TD could always use extra rest.

I don't think there is a rest vs. rust debate with regards to the Spurs. These Spurs will always take the rest.

[TampaDude]

Definitely take the rest.

The Spurs now have 9 days to rest, heal, and gameplan for the Finals.

That also means we have 9 days to revel in their sweep of the Grizz before the Finals begin.

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[Splits]

Manu was limping in the fourth. Kawhi didn't have his normal bounce this series. TP and TD could always use extra rest.

I don't think there is a rest vs. rust debate with regards to the Spurs. These Spurs will always take the rest.

Shit, we're jinxed. Pls say rust is the overwhelming factor and Spurs get swept, LJ. Only chance we have

[ShoogarBear]

The Spurs can use the rest.

ST, on the other hand, will be batshit crazy.

[Budkin]

Definitely take the rest.

The Spurs now have 9 days to rest, heal, and gameplan for the Finals.

That also means we have 9 days to revel in their sweep of the Grizz before the Finals begin.

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

This... I'm going to soak it up before the real fight begins.

[heyheymymy]

best scenario you could ask for.

[Mal]

This is big. We all saw what healthy Spurs can do. Take the rest.

[kaji157]

Manu needs to fix whatever ailment he has in his shooting.
If Manu shooting heals to good (not great) shooting. I like our chances.
Plus, we have a coach that always takes good advantage of our off time.

[Sean Cagney]

best scenario you could ask for.

I agree with you 100..........

[007nites]

May 28 - Rest day/watch Miami game
May 29 - Treatment day/Discuss Gameplans
May 30 - Light Practice/watch Miami
May 31 - Rest
June 1 - Practice/watch miami
June 2 - Rest
June 3 - Practice, Sort out rotations/watch miami if necessary
June 4 - gameplan, practice
June 5 - Rest, Rest, Rest
June 6 - Game day

[-21-]

best scenario you could ask for.
True. Rest, heal, gameplan and practice for 9 days. Let's hope the Heat-Pacers series go the distance.

[heyheymymy]

maybe even work in tmac if possible?

edit: jesus, okay time to go to bed soon...

[heyheymymy]

May 28 - Rest day/watch Miami game
May 29 - Treatment day/Discuss Gameplans
May 30 - Light Practice/watch Miami
May 31 - Rest
June 1 - Practice/watch miami
June 2 - Rest
June 3 - Practice, Sort out rotations/watch miami if necessary
June 4 - gameplan, practice
June 5 - Rest, Rest, Rest
June 6 - Game day

exactly, no time for rust to set in or loss of focus.

[milkyway21]

Manu was limping in the fourth. Kawhi didn't have his normal bounce this series. TP and TD could always use extra rest.

I don't think there is a rest vs. rust debate with regards to the Spurs. These Spurs will always take the rest.

whoa, hope it's nothing serious...I'd prefer rusty than hearing Spurs injury right now..we're almost there...6 yrs in the making

[TE]

tbh i have the rest of the summer off so i can sleep till whenever....


currently hearing this http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?s=espn

[TE]

whoa, hope it's nothing serious...I'd prefer rusty than hearing Spurs injury right now..we're almost there...6 yrs in the making
Kawhi will be alright, 9 days off will do wonders for everybody...

[milkyway21]

exactly, no time for rust to set in or loss of focus.

I doubt if Duncan will wait for 2 days to watch Miami vs Spurs match-ups on video..he always do after just winning WCF acc. to previous reports.

[polandprzem]

May 28 - Rest day/watch Miami game
May 29 - Treatment day/Discuss Gameplans
May 30 - Light Practice/watch Miami
May 31 - Rest
June 1 - Practice/watch miami
June 2 - Rest
June 3 - Practice, Sort out rotations/watch miami if necessary
June 4 - gameplan, practice
June 5 - Rest, Rest, Rest
June 6 - Game day


You wish :)

Pop is gonna run practices almost every day

[polandprzem]

If the spurs cover themselves with rust I see them missing shots and being slower and unproductive on ofense and not sharp enough on D. That's automatic loss.
But then again if they use the rest wise. Manu can be unstoppable with the rest. Parker and Kawhi more healed. Esp. TP with the break he had at the end of a season, his shape is going up. No contusion = best Parker ever.

Of course I'd take rest over rhythm like LJ said cause 4th Q fumes that spurs could play with = demolition. And Miami if in the Finals can run spurs to death.

[polandprzem]

I'm going to make some pancakes!
Anybody interested?

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

If the Pacers manage to make this a six-game series, then we could be looking at 9 days of rest for San Antonio vs. just 4-5 days of rest for Miami.



Granted, as far as rest vs. rust is concerned, there may not be much difference between 9 days and 4 days of rest, especially since Miami doesn't have to travel for the first two games. But it could still be some advantage.

[spurraider21]

it just sucks we have absolutely nobody to simulate lebron when it comes to practice, as far as what kawhi is going to have to deal with. maybe blair? lol

[GSH]

The Spurs can use the rest.

ST, on the other hand, will be batshit crazy.


You can consistently make me laugh. That's about the perfect description of what this place will be like for 10 days.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

I think the "rust" argument has always been overrated. As for Spurs-Warriors Game 1, I don't think 'rust' was the main reason the Warriors jumped out to an early lead. After all, they jumped out to an early lead in Game 2, too.

[Dex]

Manu was limping in the fourth. Kawhi didn't have his normal bounce this series. TP and TD could always use extra rest.

I don't think there is a rest vs. rust debate with regards to the Spurs. These Spurs will always take the rest.

Bingo. Rust could affect the Spurs through a few quarters, maybe even the first game. Lack of rest could affect the Spurs through the whole series. Between those two options, the obvious answer is to take the rest (not that they really have the option).

Take this time to get Tony's calf, Kawhi's knee, Tim's legs, and Manu's whole body back in shape. Practice hard the last few days, and deal with the rest as it comes.

[Dex]

I think the "rust" argument has always been overrated. As for Spurs-Warriors Game 1, I don't think 'rust' was the main reason the Warriors jumped out to an early lead. After all, they jumped out to an early lead in Game 2, too.

Let's not forget game 3 of the Memphis series, when the Spurs came out like they were playing hot potato instead of basketball.

[Obstructed_View]

If it takes them an entire quarter to shake off the rust, it's worth it, because they aren't going to be able to beat that Miami team without the extra spring in their step from nine days off.

[Budkin]

Man it's hard to believe we still have more than a week before we can watch a Spurs game... totally worth it though.

[HI-FI]

as someone said above, at this point you take the rest. the Rust vs Rest debate is only important if both teams are in that position, and both are looking for an edge over rest.

I take peace in the fact we had no choice. With our age, we shouldn't be extending series, we need to take care of business. Look at Miami, Indiana is wearing them down, and even though Dwade and Lebron probably eat HGH for breakfast, even they are starting to grind down a bit.

Timmy and Manu weren't thrilled to have 10 days off. Timmy even said that Spurs will probably be rusty through that first game. TP seemed to think we needed it, he probably does after all the work he's done.

I also look at the Spurs/Warriors series. They were more hot at first, but we started to find extra gears throughout that series while they looked worn down. I hope that is the same with the next series.

[bklynspursfan]

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[100%duncan]

How come there is a debate between rest and rust? When you have lots of days for rest, you surely will be rusty.

It should be rest vs rhythm, not rust imho.

[Dex]

This is going to be the longest 9 days ever.

[hooperflash]

7 more days of GNSF threads...

[moisaenz]

Wonder which new Towel waving techniques are being invented at the moment.

[spurraider21]

people still arguing? didn't bosh/james both tweak something minor in game 4? while our guys are getting time off all the nagging injuries (i'm sure timmy's knee is sore, despite punisher), we all know Kawhi has been battling his knee, Parker's ankles could definitely use time off, and El Contusion always seems to be nursing something, even timvp noted he had a limp at some point in game 4. in the meantime, the Heat/Pacers are playing a tough, physical series where guys are going to get hit hard, get banged up. its pretty safe to say we have the enviable position, plus more time for pop and the staff to study the opponents, while the east guys are busy planning for each other

[superjames1992]

Not going to lie, this rest sucks as fan. I am too excited for the Finals! I want it now! :D

[moisaenz]

The rest is just bad for the role players. Ginobili definitely needs the rest because he needs to show up and sacrifice his body for a championship...

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Still one week to go before Game 1 begins.

[Budkin]

Ugh can't believe we're still a whole week away...

[hater]

this is really bad for the Spurs IMO.

hell Miami might just be playing with their food just to keep in rhythm.

we fucked :lol

[eyeh8u]

Ugh can't believe we're still a whole week away...

i feel your pain

[TampaDude]

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Let's make it 8-0 next Thursday. :hat

[024]

Pop better flash his HOF coaching credentials and come out with a brilliant plan to blitz the Heat.

[ace3g]

How come there is a debate between rest and rust? When you have lots of days for rest, you surely will be rusty.

It should be rest vs rhythm, not rust imho.

Kerr talks about this starting at 5:45 mark


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENVINitcpiY

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

That makes me think about the 2007 season and how the Spurs had a lot of rest between beating the Jazz and playing the Cavs. The Spurs played well, but I wonder if that was because of the long rest or in spite of it.

[Obstructed_View]

That makes me think about the 2007 season and how the Spurs had a lot of rest between beating the Jazz and playing the Cavs. The Spurs played well, but I wonder if that was because of the long rest or in spite of it.

Actually, the Spurs were a machine against Utah and they never got their rhythm back against Cleveland. Fortunately it didn't matter much.

[said7]

Since miami has home court this is an ideal scenario to steal game 1. Rest vs Fatigue.
If you end up losing game 1 no biggie.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Couldn't have asked for a better scenario, from a rest and time off perspective, before the conference finals began.


Spurs: 4-0 sweep in WCF.

Eastern Conference Finals = goes to 7 games.

[timtonymanu]

5 days left...

Thankfully we have the East to keep us busy.

[Obstructed_View]

Since miami has home court this is an ideal scenario to steal game 1. Rest vs Fatigue.
If you end up losing game 1 no biggie.

Given the 2-3-2 format, there's not really an unfavorable scenario no matter who they play.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Still more than 3 days to go. This feels so long.

[lefty]

What a weird feeling

Watching the ECF to see who the Spurs will face in the Finals

We are in the Finals ... wow

[Sean Cagney]

Let's make it 8-0 next Thursday. :hat

YOU F IN RIGHT!!!!!!!
What a weird feeling

Watching the ECF to see who the Spurs will face in the Finals

We are in the Finals ... wow
YEP, hard to believe!

[Budkin]

What a weird feeling

Watching the ECF to see who the Spurs will face in the Finals

We are in the Finals ... wow

Seriously... feels like a dream because it was like a week ago. Remember in 2005 watching Game 7 in Miami against the Pistons?

[TE]

Seriously... feels like a dream because it was like a week ago. Remember in 2005 watching Game 7 in Miami against the Pistons?
I feel the say way...

I remember watching this, hoping Miami would win (Wade was hobbled) rather than the defending champs.

0oxfauTPPkM

[polandprzem]

CAN NOT WAIT !!!


:lobt2:

[lefty]

Seriously... feels like a dream because it was like a week ago. Remember in 2005 watching Game 7 in Miami against the Pistons?
yup !

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Still more than 72 hours to go :flag:

[Budkin]

Good God how many months has it been?

[milkyway21]

2 days more to go..hope they practice their FREE THROWS during that time. 100x a day won't hurt. :lol

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Still nearly 48 hours to go!!!!!!!!!!!..................................... ............................

[in2deep]

seems like ages. I am afraid spurs will come out with loads of rust. it might be typical rust game. Come out blazing in the 1st and 2nd quarters and then hit the wall.

[siraulo23]

Holy f wait is almost over

Heres what I wanna jinx, Tony parker will continue to shoot hero threes and miss them