Should the Heat Fear the Spurs in a Possible Finals Rematch?

[Calispursfan11]

Tbh, do the Spurs have any significant advantages over the slumping Heat come post-season time as compared to last year or is just going to be a crapshoot again that comes down to making or missing a chip shot (i.e. 6)

If healthy, the big 3 are close to where they were last year and with That Dude and Patty "Aboriginal God" Mills in tow, playing significant minutes, and with Bonner basically out of the rotation, do we pose a greater danger to the Great Satan this year?

I think we do. Discuss.

[irishock]

I wouldn't bet on Popovich making the same mistake twice.

Could you fucking imagine though? :lol..

[Killakobe81]

I wouldn't bet on Popovich making the same mistake twice.

Could you fucking imagine though? :lol..

No he won't he is too good and no way dudes choke the way they did last year.

[Calispursfan11]

I wouldn't bet on Popovich making the same mistake twice.

Could you fucking imagine though? :lol..

Sometimes he goes senile so it's a possibility...

[Calispursfan11]

No he won't he is too good and no way dudes choke the way they did last year.

So you are not with the crowd that believes they've suffered too much emotional damage to recover from 6?

[irishock]

So you are not with the crowd that believes they've suffered too much emotional damage to recover from 6?

They came back from 6 2 nights later and the game came down to the final minute when Duncan missed the layup.

[HarlemHeat37]

Most Heat fans agree the Spurs are their worst matchup, tbh..

Spurs would win in 5-6 IMO..

[Mugen]

It'd be the only Finals matchup worth watching as the Spurs would roll the Pacers and the Heat would roll MethKC tbh.

[TE]

Most Heat fans agree the Spurs are their worst matchup, tbh..

Spurs would win in 5-6 IMO..
Yeah, I was reading the Heat forums (Realgm and their official NBA.com forum)...they want no part of the Spurs.

[scanry]

It'd be the only Finals matchup worth watching as the Spurs would roll the Pacers and the Heat would roll MethKC tbh.

this.

If we beat OKC in the west, we have a great chance ringing. However I wouldn't overlook the Clippers. They're peaking at the right time. Them winning for LA will be the ultimate over and back by Boston tbh.

[LkrFan]

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[Arcadian]

Yes.

Basically, 2014 Spurs = 2013 Spurs + Belinelli - Neal + Diaw 2.0

So in theory, 2014 Spurs > 2013 Spurs

And it looks like 2014 Heat < 2013 Heat

Thus, 2014 Spurs > 2014 Heat

...If only basketball games were decided with equations. :lol

[spurraider21]

this.

If we beat OKC in the west, we have a great chance ringing. However I wouldn't overlook the Clippers. They're peaking at the right time. Them winning for LA will be the ultimate over and back by Boston tbh.
Granger playing well makes them scary. They haven't had a wing presence in the Blake Griffin era, and if Granger continues to play well/improve, it makes them much more formidable.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq1tHLbAe2o

[Mugen]

this.

If we beat OKC in the west, we have a great chance ringing. However I wouldn't overlook the Clippers. They're peaking at the right time. Them winning for LA will be the ultimate over and back by Boston tbh.

Clippers aren't getting past the 2nd round tbh. Reddick would have helped but he's done for the season IMO. Both the Thunder and the Spurs would roll them in 5.

As good as Blake has been, he won't be able to drag that team into the WCF as soon as Cliff bottoms out in the 2nd round like he always does tbh.

[Calispursfan11]

Yes.

Basically, 2014 Spurs = 2013 Spurs + Belinelli - Neal + Diaw 2.0

So in theory, 2014 Spurs > 2013 Spurs

And it looks like 2014 Heat < 2013 Heat

Thus, 2014 Spurs > 2014 Heat

...If only basketball games were decided with equations. :lol

Fantastic!

[HarlemHeat37]

Granger playing well makes them scary. They haven't had a wing presence in the Blake Griffin era, and if Granger continues to play well/improve, it makes them much more formidable.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq1tHLbAe2o

:lol Willie Green had 13 points on 5-6 shooting in the same game, none in garbage time, tbh..is he a wing presence, too?..

[Robz4000]

Clippers don't have the wing defenders to play the Spurs. They match up better with OKC and Houston with Granger, but he doesn't help as much against SA. They still can't out-execute the Spurs either.

[irishock]

I wouldn't bet on 2014 Heat> 2013 Heat just yet... especially when we don't know how the Heat will look like when they're not coasting...

[Mugen]

Will really depend on how the Heat role players respond in the playoffs. Their Big 3 will be there and step up but Chalmers/Battier/Allen/Cole have all regressed this season. They don't have that invincible aura anymore IMO and teams like the Wizards/Raptors/Bulls/Nets all think they can hang with them. Even those early East rounds will be hard fought series.

If both teams manage to get to the Finals, Spurs win in 6 or less tbh.

[Thread]

I wouldn't bet on 2014 Heat> 2013 Heat just yet... especially when we don't know how the Heat will look like when they're not coasting...

...or, if they are.

[DeadlyDynasty]

They matchup well, but let's see how they do in the WC playoffs first. I doubt they get a Pau-led team and a WCF opponent that scores 89ppg this time around

[spurraider21]

:lol Willie Green had 13 points on 5-6 shooting in the same game, none in garbage time, tbh..is he a wing presence, too?..
Willie Green is just a shooter, homeless man's Danny Green. He'll have his games. Granger hasn't had a poor game with the Clippers yet, and his presence is already being felt tbh, and more than just spot up shooting. He's been nailing pull up/mid range shots which is an element they've lacked.

[Mugen]

Willie Green is just a shooter, homeless man's Danny Green. He'll have his games. Granger hasn't had a poor game with the Clippers yet, and his presence is already being felt tbh, and more than just spot up shooting. He's been nailing pull up/mid range shots which is an element they've lacked.

I don't see it tbh. Collison/Barnes/Granger have all been playing over their heads during this streak and will regress to the mean by the time the playoffs roll around. They have an outside shot at the Finals if they luck out with matchups/injuries but they're the most flawed team out of the top West seeds IMO.

[Robz4000]

I don't see it tbh. Collison/Barnes/Granger have all been playing over their heads during this streak and will regress to the mean by the time the playoffs roll around. They have an outside shot at the Finals if they luck out with matchups/injuries but they're the most flawed team out of the top West seeds IMO.

Houston is imo. They match up well with the Spurs but outside of that their gimmicky offense can't beat OKC's starpower/athleticism or outscore/run the Clippers.

[spurraider21]

I don't see it tbh. Collison/Barnes/Granger have all been playing over their heads during this streak and will regress to the mean by the time the playoffs roll around. They have an outside shot at the Finals if they luck out with matchups/injuries but they're the most flawed team out of the top West seeds IMO.
I hope so. Collison/Barnes don't worry me much because they're proven to be lousy in the playoffs. All season I had discredited the Clips for the same reason as previous years, lack of wing presence. Dudely and Redick didn't fix anything for them, and losing Bledsoe for that didn't make sense imo. But I've been watching them play all year, and Granger has looked much better than anybody would have guessed. I still think the Spurs take them in a series, but if Granger continues to get acclimated, it could just be another thorn to deal with, although its nothing we can't handle. Green will be guarding Paul, leaving Kawhi to guard their next best perimeter player, and I doubt Granger is going to torch Kawhi :lol. I'm just making an observation is all

[Robz4000]

I hope so. Collison/Barnes don't worry me much because they're proven to be lousy in the playoffs. All season I had discredited the Clips for the same reason as previous years, lack of wing presence. Dudely and Redick didn't fix anything for them, and losing Bledsoe for that didn't make sense imo. But I've been watching them play all year, and Granger has looked much better than anybody would have guessed. I still think the Spurs take them in a series, but if Granger continues to get acclimated, it could just be another thorn to deal with, although its nothing we can't handle. Green will be guarding Paul, leaving Kawhi to guard their next best perimeter player, and I doubt Granger is going to torch Kawhi :lol. I'm just making an observation is all

Barnes played well last year for the Clippers tbh; only reason they weren't annihilated in game 6 against the Grizz.

[ezau]

Both teams match up very well against each other. If anything, the Spurs' advantage would be their motivation for revenge. I do think Siver/Stern would allow a rematch between the Spurs and Heat because of how successful the 2013 series was.

[ezau]

They matchup well, but let's see how they do in the WC playoffs first. I doubt they get a Pau-led team and a WCF opponent that scores 89ppg this time around

True. The Spurs benefited tremendously by playing a Lakers squad on one leg. Spurs were extremely fortunate last year, and it would take all the luck in the world to go back in the Finals, let alone win the championship this year.

[elmanutres]

They had it in the bag last year. Spurs are too good of a team to let it fuck up again. They are the only team in the west that can beat the heat. And the heat know it. Because it took a dam miracle to survive the finals. The spurs have what it takes and they have all the motivation in the world. Manu finally decided not to play in the summer for once so maybe he can show up this time around. Tim is still playing great and coasting till playoffs. Parker is still our mvp. Fuck any spurs fan that says he needs to be kicked out. Kawhis d is still strong. Thats all we really need from him. Our bench is much better. This is the same team but with a better bench and a reason to be pissed. Anybody the thinks the spurs have no chance are absolute retards. The current obstacle right now is okc. Because even though they would just get owned by the heat if they reach the finals, they can seriously kill us.

[Thread]

They had it in the bag last year. Spurs are too good of a team to let it fuck up again. They are the only team in the west that can beat the heat. And the heat know it. Because it took a dam miracle to survive the finals. The spurs have what it takes and they have all the motivation in the world. Manu finally decided not to play in the summer for once so maybe he can show up this time around. Tim is still playing great and coasting till playoffs. Parker is still our mvp. Fuck any spurs fan that says he needs to be kicked out. Kawhis d is still strong. Thats all we really need from him. Our bench is much better. This is the same team but with a better bench and a reason to be pissed. Anybody the thinks the spurs have no chance are absolute retards. The current obstacle right now is okc. Because even though they would just get owned by the heat if they reach the finals, they can seriously kill us.

I just hope they have the gumption to show up when I need 'em.

[irishock]

I just hope they have the gumption to show up when I need 'em.

OKC had your back in '12, will they do it again this year?

[DeadlyDynasty]

A healthy OKC wins the west, obviously

[Trainwreck2100]

A healthy OKC wins the west, obviously

If you go back and watch that '12 series Danny green was absolute shit which allowed them to play off him. Ooh '13 Danny shows up than it won't be so easy. Not sagging spurs would win because I don't know which ibaka showed up.

[Thread]

OKC had your back in '12, will they do it again this year?

Just a hunch,,,but, I think they'll shit their pants.

[TDMVPDPOY]

13 green showing up dont make a difference, dude cant hit a shit anywhere inside the 3pt line when the perimeter is closed...

dude is a a fkn scrub

as shown this season gettin physical with lebron will get into his head, if only the spurs had jax for t he finals last season, wouldve made a thug victim out of lebron and a easy win...

[DeadlyDynasty]

If you go back and watch that '12 series Danny green was absolute shit which allowed them to play off him. Ooh '13 Danny shows up than it won't be so easy. Not sagging spurs would win because I don't know which ibaka showed up.
Danny Green is shit...a scrub is a scrub, and people forget Pop found him in a d-league dumpster. He had a nice Finals though before the Heat realized he existed and put a hand in his face.

[TE]

Yeah, OKC needs to be healthy. If they're healthy, they matchup well with the Spurs on almost every position. They will make the Spurs look old, tbh.

[Trainwreck2100]

Danny Green is shit...a scrub is a scrub, and people forget Pop found him in a d-league dumpster. He had a nice Finals though before the Heat realized he existed and put a hand in his face.
Yes but the hands in his face will be frog and fisher. Because brooks will slide thabo to Parker. Gfe was missing wife open shots that series.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Yeah, OKC needs to be healthy. If they're healthy, they matchup well with the Spurs on almost every position. They will make the Spurs look old, tbh.
This, the Spurs have basically no matchups to exploit. Duncan has the advantage over his man but he can only play so many minutes--and Ibaka plays well against SA. Add in the fact that the OKC bench loves playing SA and Brooks has the luxury of putting Thabo on Parker and it just looks ugly.

[Mugen]

That 2012 OKC team had James Harden on it tbh.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Yes but the hands in his face will be frog and fisher. Because brooks will slide thabo to Parker. Gfe was missing wife open shots that series.
Look man, if the difference in winning or losing is Danny Green then, well......you know

[DeadlyDynasty]

That 2012 OKC team had James Harden on it tbh.
Yet their ownage of San Antonio has only increased since he left. Not saying his loss is a net positive for OKC, but they've had no problems with the Spurs, dets for sure

[Trainwreck2100]

That 2012 OKC team had James Harden on it tbh.

yeah but the whistles still whistle

[Mugen]

Yet their ownage of San Antonio has only increased since he left. Not saying his loss is a net positive for OKC, but they've had no problems with the Spurs, dets for sure

it'll be a tricky spin job on your part if the Spurs manage to beat them tbh. we should know in a couple months.

[DeadlyDynasty]

it'll be a tricky spin job on your part if the Spurs manage to beat them tbh. we should know in a couple months.
Won't need to spin, a Spurs win over OKC will have meant that injuries must've occurred. I wish there was empirical evidence that shows they can beat a healthy OKC team, but alas...

[HI-FI]

it'll be a tricky spin job on your part if the Spurs manage to beat them tbh. we should know in a couple months.
:lol


probably the old standby "I was just coked out of my mind, I wasn't serious."

[spurraider21]

Yet their ownage of San Antonio has only increased since he left. Not saying his loss is a net positive for OKC, but they've had no problems with the Spurs, dets for sure
Eh, they split 2-2 last year. This year its been 0-3, but anybody paying attention knows the spurs were pretty dogshit early in the year against every good team. Don't think its representative of how they'd fare in a 7 game series.

[Trainwreck2100]

Look man, if the difference in winning or losing is Danny Green then, well......you know

The difference is gonna come from our 2 guards exploiting the matchup created when they slide their pg to defend them. That's Danny, beli, and Manu.

[DeadlyDynasty]

You're spurfans so of course you're going to be optimistic, but we all know you're praying to Jobu that you avoid OKC at all costs.

[Mugen]

:lol


probably the old standby "I was just coked out of my mind, I wasn't serious."

:lol Deads is spot on with most things on the forum but he's still a Lakerfan with LkrFan level nba takes sometimes. I doubt he's watched more than 10 games this season tbh.

[Robz4000]

:lol Deads is spot on with most things on the forum but he's still a Lakerfan with LkrFan level nba takes sometimes. I doubt he's watched more than 10 games this season tbh.

I think he admitted that in one of the countless :lol Lakers threads a month or so ago tbh.

[Robz4000]

Look man, if the difference in winning or losing is Danny Green then, well......you know

Almost worked out last year tbh. Just a massive choke away from it in fact.

[HI-FI]

:lol Deads is spot on with most things on the forum but he's still a Lakerfan with LkrFan level nba takes sometimes. I doubt he's watched more than 10 games this season tbh.
He's got some good takes but I know he loves to troll this place or let some bile out, so he's hoping Spurs lose as much as we want them to win. :lolHe doesn't want to see us happy.

[DeadlyDynasty]

:lol Deads is spot on with most things on the forum but he's still a Lakerfan with LkrFan level nba takes sometimes. I doubt he's watched more than 10 games this season tbh.
:lolNot more than 4 actually, but I'm all ears with hearing how you'll magically turn the tide against OKC...I mean, I couldv'e watched zero and come up with "they don't have Harden this time" as my analysis:lol

[Trainwreck2100]

He's got some good takes but I know he loves to troll this place or let some bile out, so he's hoping Spurs lose as much as we want them to win. :lolHe doesn't want to see us happy.
DeadlyDynasty would love to see me happy

[Robz4000]

He's got some good takes but I know he loves to troll this place or let some bile out, so he's hoping Spurs lose as much as we want them to win. :lolHe doesn't want to see us happy.

As much as I wanna see the Spurs win, it'll be the end of the NBA forum if/when they do tbh. A lot of the active posters said they'd be quitting, most notably DMC and DD, if it happened last year. It'd be somewhat bittersweet getting #5.

[Trainwreck2100]

:lolNot more than 4 actually, but I'm all ears with hearing how you'll magically turn the tide against OKC...I mean, I couldv'e watched zero and come up with "they don't have Harden this time" as my analysis:lol
There's another thing to consider, when they had harden he would bring the ball down the court to close the games out. Chucks gonna be doing that now which even you can agree it's a crapshoot

[DeadlyDynasty]

He's got some good takes but I know he loves to troll this place or let some bile out, so he's hoping Spurs lose as much as we want them to win. :lolHe doesn't want to see us happy.
Exactly. You don't deserve it. 49ers have won a lot of rings too, but I'd never say they don't deserve another--because their fans aren't petulant crybabies. Not saying you are, but in general San Antonio fan's behavior is embarrassing when things don't go their way (:cryrefs, stern, etc)

[elmanutres]

I just hope they have the gumption to show up when I need 'em.

And what if they don't pull for you old man? Then what? You better pay you dam dues when the time comes.

[Mugen]

:lolNot more than 4 actually, but I'm all ears with hearing how you'll magically turn the tide against OKC...I mean, I couldv'e watched zero and come up with "they don't have Harden this time" as my analysis:lol

I would but it'll require viewing of a 5th nba game this season for full comprehension. Let's revisit next month tbh.

[DeadlyDynasty]

DeadlyDynasty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15365) would love to see me happy
u mah nigga though

[Thebesteva]

Heat need to get a fucking injury already...basketball Gods r too gracious on these faggots

[Robz4000]

:lolNot more than 4 actually, but I'm all ears with hearing how you'll magically turn the tide against OKC...I mean, I couldv'e watched zero and come up with "they don't have Harden this time" as my analysis:lol

I'll give it a go I guess.

They've been nowhere near the defensive monster they were without Westchimp tbh; I know Porkins and Sefolosha are out now, but before they went down OKC was giving up 110+ points a game. Offense has also been inefficient and Chimp still makes awful decisions. Not having a more level-headed ball handler or true third option is going to come back to bite them it seems.

[spurraider21]

in general San Antonio fan's behavior is embarrassing when things don't go their way
eh, coming from an admitted fair weather fan....

[DeadlyDynasty]

I would but it'll require viewing of a 5th nba game this season for full comprehension. Let's revisit next month tbh.
Make it 2...can't stomach this inferior product for a full 48 till the CF's

[Mugen]

the majority of every fanbase is terrible, San Antonio's is no exception tbh.

[Robz4000]

Exactly. You don't deserve it. 49ers have won a lot of rings too, but I'd never say they don't deserve another--because their fans are petulant crybabies. Not saying you are, but in general San Antonio fan's behavior is embarrassing when things don't go their way (:cryrefs, stern, etc)

Niner fans or just Spur fan? I'd agree with either tbh.

[ElNono]

The only thing I worry about is health, tbh... If we're playing at last season's level and everyone is available, not scared of anybody...

[Mugen]

Make it 2...can't stomach this inferior product for a full 48 till the CF's

You'll be missing out on some wonderful 2 man game between Kendall Marshall and Ryan Kelly but :tu

[DeadlyDynasty]

eh, coming from an admitted fair weather fan....
What I did is a smart business decision. But then again I'm a smart guy who's good looking and successful. Not everybody can pull that off

[DeadlyDynasty]

Niner fans or just Spur fan? I'd agree with either tbh.
Spurfan...Niner fan is good people

[Robz4000]

The only thing I worry about is health, tbh... If we're playing at last season's level and everyone is available, not scared of anybody...

Houston worries me even if they play at last year's level. Spurs just don't have the footspeed to contain their shooters while containing Harden and dwert.

[ElNono]

IMO, this season's Spurs worst enemy in the west is Houston... simply because of their 3 ball and Harden (which we can't guard)...

[spurraider21]

What I did is a smart business decision. But then again I'm a smart guy who's good looking and successful. Not everybody can pull that off
props

[ElNono]

Houston worries me even if they play at last year's level. Spurs just don't have the footspeed to contain their shooters while containing Harden and dwert.

I think it's out toughest matchup... but I also see weaknesses in Lin and Dwight... you can still get in his head, IMO.

[Mugen]

I was ready to count Houston out but LkrFan said they suck, pretty much guaranteeing that they will have a miraculous run to the 2014 NBA Championship tbh.

[Robz4000]

I think it's out toughest matchup... but I also see weaknesses in Lin and Dwight... you can still get in his head, IMO.

Lin has torched the Spurs since he joined Houston tbh. Not on Reggie Jackson's level but enough to where he'll cause problems. Dwert is containable if Pop plays the right guys (ie Baynes).

[HI-FI]

Exactly. You don't deserve it. 49ers have won a lot of rings too, but I'd never say they don't deserve another--because their fans are petulant crybabies. Not saying you are, but in general San Antonio fan's behavior is embarrassing when things don't go their way (:cryrefs, stern, etc)
:lolhonestly that does sound like me about whining. Could be a case of little man complex, a great organization/culture but doesn't feel they get the respect because of market size. I don't know if any team deserves it, especially not LA with its favorable hookups over the years. I just want to see the team competing at full capacity and no shady league stuff tbh.

As much as I wanna see the Spurs win, it'll be the end of the NBA forum if/when they do tbh. A lot of the active posters said they'd be quitting, most notably DMC and DD, if it happened last year. It'd be somewhat bittersweet getting #5.
curious why others would leave if they won a fifth? I know I never planned to post this much. I was hoping Spurs would win in 2012, and have fun on the board after lurking a few years. Somehow this site turned into a purgatory. :lol

[ElNono]

Lin has torched the Spurs since he joined Houston tbh. Not on Reggie Jackson's level but enough to where he'll cause problems. Dwert is containable if Pop plays the right guys (ie Baynes).

Lin was great when TP was coasting, tbh... you throw Green at him, and he'll struggle... you can ask Rocketfan what happens when Lin struggles...

[Robz4000]

Lin was great when TP was coasting, tbh... you throw Green at him, and he'll struggle... you can ask Rocketfan what happens when Lin struggles...

He torched them last year too tbh. Took a TP triple-double to pull out a game in Houston when he went Rinsanity-mode. Prolly won't be consistent but in a close series him deciding to go off in just one game could decide it in their favor.

[Robz4000]

:lolhonestly that does sound like me about whining. Could be a case of little man complex, a great organization/culture but doesn't feel they get the respect because of market size. I don't know if any team deserves it, especially not LA with its favorable hookups over the years. I just want to see the team competing at full capacity and no shady league stuff tbh.

curious why others would leave if they won a fifth? I know I never planned to post this much. I was hoping Spurs would win in 2012, and have fun on the board after lurking a few years. Somehow this site turned into a purgatory. :lol

Just look upstairs; It'll be ten times worse if the Spurs pull it out this year. GNSF grates on the entire forum.

[DeadlyDynasty]

If San Antonio wins I'll eat crow...can't be worse than seeing a mulignane win the SB...I was kinda hoping I'd be able to tell my grand kids about the great Doug Williams

[Venti Quattro]

Just look upstairs; It'll be ten times worse if the Spurs pull it out this year. GNSF grates on the entire forum.

They'll rub in the Spurs' class and nasty to everyone like it was 2012

[Robz4000]

:lol just imagine how bad it would be if Curious Geno or RGKnee ever sniffed a ring.

[Robz4000]

They'll rub in the Spurs' class and nasty to everyone like it was 2012

We'll have to redefine classhole imo.

[TE]

If San Antonio wins I'll eat crow...can't be worse than seeing a mulignane win the SB...I was kinda hoping I'd be able to tell my grand kids about the great Doug Williams
Could be worse, Boston could win another championship :lol

[DeadlyDynasty]

You'll be missing out on some wonderful 2 man game between Kendall Marshall and Ryan Kelly but :tu
tbh a couple months I saw K. Marshall in the boxscore and thought "these niggas got Kemba, huh?" Then No lyfe scrub and some other shitbird on here said he had true potential so I watched the next game to see what all the buzz was about. To my surprise I learned of 6 other Laker players I previously never heard of too. So detached this season.

[~O~]

The Spurs will have no choice but to go through one of these young and dominant teams to get to the finals. No chance luck on injuries.

I've checked LeBron's statistics and everything is down except this field goal percentages from the 3 range. Blocks(17) are considerably down for James as the season is coming near to a close. He's going to have a career low in blocks this year at that pace. Field goal attempts..down..assists..down. Could not be a promising year for James but there's no reason to doubt because he is capable.

The addition of Bellinelli makes up for Manu's potentially mediocre performances. This is Miami's nightmare. Seeing that the brackets are not in favor of Miami thus far in the second round, I could easily see them losing to a Brooklyn or any other team with contending team with size.

Thus far, Brooklyn needs to stop being fuckheads and drop back to 6th. Every team that could potentially take out the Heat would have to face each other which would once again give the Heat an easy route to the finals as in previous seasons dealing with injured teams(and still are, i.e atl chicago and brooklyn themselves). Its either that or the Pacers could fall to second seed. Don't think it'll happen.


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Erm....the Western Conference is going to be a toss up. Anything could happen.

[Robz4000]

The Spurs will have no choice but to go through one of these young and dominant teams to get to the finals. No chance luck on injuries.

I've checked LeBron's statistics and everything is down except this field goal percentages from the 3 range. Blocks(17) are considerably down for James as the season is coming near to a close. He's going to have a career low in blocks this year at that pace. Field goal attempts..down..assists..down. Could not be a promising year for James but there's no reason to doubt because he is capable.

The addition of Bellinelli makes up for Manu's potentially mediocre performances. This is Miami's nightmare. Seeing that the brackets are not in favor of Miami thus far in the second round, I could easily see them losing to a Brooklyn or any other team with contending team with size.

Thus far, Brooklyn needs to stop being fuckheads and drop back to 6th. Every team that could potentially take out the Heat would have to face each other which would once again give the Heat an easy route to the finals as in previous seasons dealing with injured teams(and still are, i.e atl chicago and brooklyn themselves). Its either that or the Pacers could fall to second seed. Don't think it'll happen.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/YX3g8xiT9SgNyDqmUlJkr9gW8ds8Xlihc8wX33jbD9s=w648-h386-no


Erm....the Western Conference is going to be a toss up. Anything could happen.

The only two teams out West that could beat the Spurs are the Thunderefs and Rockets tbh, and its looking like they may have to face eachother in the second round. Portland could conceivably do it too, but they'd have to drop down to 7th or 8th seed. If they go that far I think they could miss the playoffs entirely. As for the Heat, I think Brooklyn may actually end up as the 3 seed which would fuck Miami as they'd have to get through two of at least Indy/Chicago/Brooklyn who have each shown the potential to beat them (not that I think any of them will). At the very least it'll wear down Miami.

[ezau]

Yes but the hands in his face will be frog and fisher. Because brooks will slide thabo to Parker. Gfe was missing wife open shots that series.

If Brooks slides Thabo on Parker, Kawhi will postup whoever is going to guard him, which is most likely WB.

[spurraider21]

If Brooks slides Thabo on Parker, Kawhi will postup whoever is going to guard him, which is most likely WB.
i think Diaw will be a big problem for OKC. they can't go small if duncan and diaw are on the floor at the same time, unless durant is going to defend diaw in the post

[ezau]

i think Diaw will be a big problem for OKC. they can't go small if duncan and diaw are on the floor at the same time, unless durant is going to defend diaw in the post

Good thing Diaw is more aggressive now. Imagine if the Spurs had the pass-first Diaw.

[AchillesHeel]

should the b2b champs be afraid of a bunch of perennial chokers since 08? I think not.

[Thread]

Good thing Diaw is more aggressive now. Imagine if the Spurs had the pass-first Diaw.

Or, imagine if you hadn't conspired with him to quit on his team to come play for you.

[ezau]

Or, imagine if you hadn't conspired with him to quit on his team to come play for you.

You've nary room Cubby

[spurraider21]

Or, imagine if you hadn't conspired with him to quit on his team to come play for you.


I'll have to see the proof before I render my decision.

[Thread]

You've nary room Cubby

True. Just checkin' assholes.

+ you've been mimicking us for the last few years, duplicating our sins in fornicating, wife swapping, employing rapists, etc. Sure, you've struck out on your own though in divorce & giving away NBA World Titles.

Congratulations on your pioneering spirit.

[scanry]

You've nary room Cubby

Not one, not two, not three, but four gd starters for crying out loud.

Kobe, Nash, Gasol, Dwight and don't forget Phil.

[Thread]

Not one, not two, not three, but four gd starters for crying out loud.

Kobe, Nash, Gasol, Dwight and don't forget Phil.

That's how it got to:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

tee, hee.

[ezau]

True. Just checkin' assholes.

+ you've been mimicking us for the last few years, duplicating our sins in fornicating, wife swapping, employing rapists, etc. Sure, you've struck out on your own though in divorce & giving away NBA World Titles.

Congratulations on your pioneering spirit.

Our owner is still alive and our best player in franchise history is still AIDS-free.

[Thread]

Our owner is still alive and our best player in franchise history is still AIDS-free.

...though the latter is a homosexual & thus in a high risk group for AIDS.

[Clipper Nation]

...though the latter is a homosexual & thus in a high risk group for AIDS.
You've nary room, your Kirby is gay.

[baseline bum]

I think the Spurs blew their chance. No way Danny Green is going to have a historic series like that again.

[ezau]

...though the latter is a homosexual & thus in a high risk group for AIDS.

Kobe has The Tape

[Thread]

Kobe has The Tape

Nonetheless Tim Duncan is a homosexual.

[Thread]

You've nary room, your Kirby is gay.

Your Tim Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Sybok]

No he won't he is too good and no way dudes choke the way they did last year.

I don't know... you guys got swept last year in the 1st round and then you're a power bottom this year.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Tim Duncan is a homosexual as well.
Your Kirby is gay with a Tape to prove it.

[Thread]

Your Kirby is gay with a Tape to prove it.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[ezau]

Nonetheless Tim Duncan is a homosexual.

Magic's homosexuality killed Jerry Buss

[Mugen]

I think the Spurs blew their chance. No way Danny Green is going to have a historic series like that again.

highly unlikely I admit but Mills/Beli also have the ability to have a fluke series IMO. Manu not playing like the biggest LeBron fan in the world should also help tbh.

[Thread]

Magic's homosexuality killed Jerry Buss

There you go talking stupid again.

[Killakobe81]

So you are not with the crowd that believes they've suffered too much emotional damage to recover from 6?

I am with the crew that believes that shot haunts you even if you win another ...
Bit other teams have recovered and so can the Spurs.
It took a Pop brain fart to allow the Heat a chance to win it.

they would have to choke in a similar situation for me to buy they cant recover.
But to ignore it completely is foolish.

[spurraider21]

There you go talking stupid again.
Practice what you preach

[Thread]

Practice what you preach

Bite me down low.

[timtonymanu]

highly unlikely I admit but Mills/Beli also have the ability to have a fluke series IMO. Manu not playing like the biggest LeBron fan in the world should also help tbh.

Agreed. 2014 Manu/Mills/Marco is better than 2013 Manu/Neal/CoJo. I actually do think the Spurs are improved this season. But unfortunately, OKC and Houston stand in the way.

[Katherine Robinson]

From reading this thread, Spurfans believe they have it in the bag but are afraid to call it. The Spurs won't have the easy road if Rockets, Warriors and McVeigh's stay healthy & focused. All the Heat have are the Pacers who may never recover and the Nets who are starting to look like they might draw out a series.

[spurraider21]

Confidence that you can beat a team =/= confidence that you will beat said team

[kobe4life]

It doesn't matter if the spurs win it this year since the Lakers are going to have a new dynasty next year.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.
Your Kirby is gay. That's it and that's all.

Let us proceed....

[Thread]

Your Kirby is gay. That's it and that's all.

Let us proceed....

& your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

& your Duncan is a homosexual as well.
No he isn't, but Kirby is gay, & that's how it's going to be.

Let us proceed....

[Katherine Robinson]

No he isn't, but Kirby is gay, & that's how it's going to be.

Let us proceed....

Dale has a point, Kobe & Duncan are both checking assholes off court and making sure there's a rope to tug on.

[poeticism707]

They had it in the bag last year. Spurs are too good of a team to let it fuck up again. They are the only team in the west that can beat the heat. And the heat know it. Because it took a dam miracle to survive the finals. The spurs have what it takes and they have all the motivation in the world. Manu finally decided not to play in the summer for once so maybe he can show up this time around. Tim is still playing great and coasting till playoffs. Parker is still our mvp. Fuck any spurs fan that says he needs to be kicked out. Kawhis d is still strong. Thats all we really need from him. Our bench is much better. This is the same team but with a better bench and a reason to be pissed. Anybody the thinks the spurs have no chance are absolute retards. The current obstacle right now is okc. Because even though they would just get owned by the heat if they reach the finals, they can seriously kill us.

Wrong. The Spurs main competition ain't OKC.
.
It's whether or not Stern, and his pal and subordinate Silver, will even give the Spurs a fair shake.

Same opponent, different year.

Ain't nothing changed.

[Thread]

^Ed, you were up 5 with .28 seconds left & you stepped on a pop top, blew out your flip flop and had to cruise on back home.

[Katherine Robinson]

^Ed, you were up 5 with .28 seconds left & you stepped on a pop top, blew out your flip flop and had to cruise on back home.

All they had to do was slide close the glass door, Dale. The trophy was in the case and they took the time to shine it up nice - even look at their reflection while gazing into it. It was all done, set in stone except for the period and it happened. Bosh barged open the doors, bent over five men in black & white and had his way with them while Ray Allen took the tropy, slid close that glass case, locked it and hid the key in his mother's bush where it will never be found again.

[poeticism707]

^Ed, you were up 5 with .28 seconds left & you stepped on a pop top, blew out your flip flop and had to cruise on back home.

I didn't say this past Finals was fixed: it was one of the fairer Finals I've seen. Pop lost that being super conservative and reactionary.

But if you think in the Duncan era, in the Playoffs, the Spurs haven't been forcibly shown the exit door by Stern and his refs, then you either a casual, an imbecile, naive, or a combination of all three.

[DMC]

^Ed, you were up 5 with .28 seconds left & you stepped on a pop top, blew out your flip flop and had to cruise on back home.

You had 130m worth of talent on your team and you did nothing with it. Nothing.

[Clipper Nation]

^Ed, you were up 5 with .28 seconds left & you stepped on a pop top, blew out your flip flop and had to cruise on back home.

Dale, Kirby was down 0-4 with no games left & he went on back home to film The Tape.

tee, hee.

[Thread]

Dale, Kirby was down 0-4 with no games left & he went on back home to film The Tape.

tee, hee.

You've nary room. Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

You've nary room. Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[Thread]

I didn't say this past Finals was fixed: it was one of the fairer Finals I've seen. Pop lost that being super conservative and reactionary.

But if you think in the Duncan era, in the Playoffs, the Spurs haven't been forcibly shown the exit door by Stern and his refs, then you either a casual, an imbecile, naive, or a combination of all three.

Edgar, sweetheart, we both benefited by Amare getting booted & "our" Duncan not getting booted in '07.

If you're going to take, then you cannot blanch when it is time to give.

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[unforeseen]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

Then you agree that both Kirby and Duncan are cum dumpsters?

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.
Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

No. Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

No. Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.
Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[Clipper Nation]

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.
Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

[Thread]

Kirby is gay, Duncan isn't, that's just the way it is.

Your Duncan is a homosexual as well.

[elmanutres]

^:lmao Arguing like little kids

[Killakobe81]

SOB!! wow and Thread should no better he has battled the greats and now is shining shoes with the likes of CN ...
Lakers better turn this around quick ...

[Thread]

^:lmao Arguing like little kids

In for penny.

In for pound.

[Katherine Robinson]

In for penny.

In for pound.

Until you pull the chickenshit card, though.

[Venti Quattro]

All they had to do was slide close the glass door, Dale. The trophy was in the case and they took the time to shine it up nice - even look at their reflection while gazing into it. It was all done, set in stone except for the period and it happened. Bosh barged open the doors, bent over five men in black & white and had his way with them while Ray Allen took the tropy, slid close that glass case, locked it and hid the key in his mother's bush where it will never be found again.

:lmao

[Calispursfan11]

I am with the crew that believes that shot haunts you even if you win another ...
Bit other teams have recovered and so can the Spurs.
It took a Pop brain fart to allow the Heat a chance to win it.

they would have to choke in a similar situation for me to buy they cant recover.
But to ignore it completely is foolish.

Solid take.

[Calispursfan11]

should the b2b champs be afraid of a bunch of perennial chokers since 08? I think not.

They almost lost to the chokers. It was very close.

[elmanutres]

In for penny.

In for pound.
I've seen the change in behavior recently thread. I know you are getting nervous. Time is running out.

[Thread]

I've seen the change in behavior recently thread. I know you are getting nervous. Time is running out.

- "Promises, promises."

- Ernie "The Cat" Ladd

[Katherine Robinson]

- "Promises, promises."

- Ernie "The Cat" Ladd

Just be there waxing shoes come June, Dale.

[SpursDynasty]

The Heat are a nonfactor. No one is worried about the Heat.

[benefactor]

The Heat are a nonfactor. No one is worried about the Heat.
Sup LJ. Good to see you out and about.

[Thread]

The Heat are a nonfactor. No one is worried about the Heat.

It wasn't even the Heat you had to worry about last June. It was Pop and that homosexual Duncan.

[HI-FI]

It wasn't even the Heat you had to worry about last June. It was Pop and that homosexual Duncan.
Pop and Duncan both were great until a few mistakes. Heat aren't as good this year.

Besides, you've nary room, your Magic and Kobe were buttfucked as well.

[Thread]

Pop and Duncan both were great until a few mistakes. Heat aren't as good this year.

Besides, you've nary room, your Magic and Kobe were buttfucked as well.

"a few mistakes." You're much too modest, HI. Only thing worse than what Pop & Duncan did was the fact that Media let 'em get away with it.

[elmanutres]

- "Promises, promises."

- Ernie "The Cat" Ladd

"How are you gonna stop the brahma bull from kicking your candy ass and going to wrestlemania?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

[Suspect]

Heat are for sure going to beat the rockets now

[Clipper Nation]

"a few mistakes." You're much too modest, HI. Only thing worse than what Pop & Duncan did was the fact that Media let 'em get away with it.

But, Media also allowed your Kirby to get away with snatching Daddy's trophy and handing it over to the Pistons in '04.

[midnightpulp]

"a few mistakes." You're much too modest, HI. Only thing worse than what Pop & Duncan did was the fact that Media let 'em get away with it.

What did Duncan do?

The missed layup? Are you really that myopic to think the game was lost on that possession? Duncan averaged 27 and 14 in the last two games, on the road, in the Finals at age 37.

Tony Parker, the Spurs' "MVP", averaged 14 points on a combined 9-35 shooting in the last two games. And let's not forget about Manu handing the Heat about 20 extra possessions.

I know you want to put the blame on Duncan because you can't stand the fact Duncan is, and will always be, a better basketball player than your beloved Kobe Bryant.

[ezau]

Wrong. The Spurs main competition ain't OKC.
.
It's whether or not Stern, and his pal and subordinate Silver, will even give the Spurs a fair shake.

Same opponent, different year.

Ain't nothing changed.

Stern would be stupid not to let a Miami-Spurs rematch to happen for a number of reasons:

1. The revenge narrative will come into play. People love that.
2. The 2013 Finals was one of the best series to happen in a long time.
3. The 2013 Finals was one of the most watched Finals series ever.
4. James is trying to cement his legacy while Duncan is trying to close out this legendary career. Again, people would love that shit



Overall, there's just too many story lines that could create out of a rematch between the Spurs and Heat; and Stern/Silver would be complete morons not to let it happen.

[HI-FI]

Stern would be stupid not to let a Miami-Spurs rematch to happen for a number of reasons:

1. The revenge narrative will come into play. People love that.
2. The 2013 Finals was one of the best series to happen in a long time.
3. The 2013 was one of the most watched Finals series ever.
4. James is trying to cement his legacy while Duncan is trying to close out this legendary career.

Stern and Silver would be complete morons to fuck up a rematch, tbh.
not to mention mah nig Silver already said that he thought the Spurs should be more appreciated, so he's not the same guy as Stern. plus this is like greenlighting Rocky II, it's a no brainer after the first one.

[Mugen]

Durant v LeBron is a much more compelling "storyline" to your average, retarded NBA fan tbh.

[Calispursfan11]

Tbh, barring a WWE fixed playoffs, do the Spurs legitimately have to fear anyone? At the risk of premature ejac, I am feeling pretty confident about dem Spurs. Even though the Lakers are the talent equivalent of DLeague/SilverStars, you have to love the Spurs' blowout, balanced scoring and low minutes/expenditure of energy against those guys.

[Thread]

do the Spurs legitimately have to fear anyone?

I already hit that, first.

You can be second.

[Calispursfan11]

I already hit that, first.

You can be second.

You don't always set trends, but when you do, they are trendy.

[UNCLE-DREW]

1 spurs wont make the finals
2 i worry about heat winning it all :depressed

but whatever happens heat will/would fuck the spurs in max 6 games this year

[Kidd K]

It depends. Last year Spurs probably would've won if they had HCA. 2-3-2 is brutal to the road team. The 3 in the middle is NOT an advantage. . .I seriously cannot recall a single time where the home team won all 3 of those (I'm sure it's happened but it almost never does). Meanwhile in 2-2-1-1-1 you repeatedly see the home team win most of the time in close series.

Not to mention the Spurs should have won anyway. . .the Heat should be fearful. I doubt they will be confident in playing a team who was literally right about to beat them up 6 and up 3-2 in the series with less than a minute left. You can't look forward to playing a team who did that to you a second time, especially if you lose the massive advantage of 2-3-2 HCA, and HCA in general (which may or may not happen).

Plus the Pacers are stacked as hell this year. The Heat may not even return to the Finals because of them. To be fair, the Spurs' road to the Finals will be harder this year too though. No first round bye again, 2nd round was tough last year but WCF they kinda got an easy pull there with a team they historically dominate.

[UNCLE-DREW]

It depends. Last year Spurs probably would've won if they had HCA. 2-3-2 is brutal to the road team. The 3 in the middle is NOT an advantage. . .I seriously cannot recall a single time where the home team won all 3 of those (I'm sure it's happened but it almost never does). Meanwhile in 2-2-1-1-1 you repeatedly see the home team win most of the time in close series.

ask Dwyane Wade he can give you a proper answer about it

[ambchang]

The heat should fear a team with a least a few of the following:
1. Dominant inside presence, especially one with enough foots peer and length to defend the rim against Lebron and wade (No such team exist. Rockets, Bulls and pacers are sort of on defense)
2. Great coaching (spurs, pacers, bulls)
3. Perimeter defenders who are strong and quick enough to check Lebron (No such player exist. Pacers and Spurs to a degree)
4. A PG with enough speed to exploit the Heat defense. (spurs, Clippers)

Seems like pacers and the spurs have the most check marks. Still, the heat are the overwhelming favourites in any series. Any loss will be viewed as a dent to Lebrons legacy.

[elmanutres]

Durant v LeBron is a much more compelling "storyline" to your average, retarded NBA fan tbh.

This is sadly true. It would just be the same boring asswhooping repeated.

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol The Heat don't fear anyone. They are going to 3 peat and keep this dynasty going for a very very long time. The only team who could push them in a series are the Rockets, tbh.

[spurraider21]

:lol The Heat don't fear anyone. They are going to 3 peat and keep this dynasty going for a very very long time. The only team who could push them in a series are the Rockets, tbh.
weren't u supposed to kill yourself after the broncos lost, tbh?

[elmanutres]

:lol The Heat don't fear anyone. They are going to 3 peat and keep this dynasty going for a very very long time. The only team who could push them in a series are the Rockets, tbh.

:lmao Rockets.

This is coming from guy who said the broncos were winning the sb and then disappeared after that molestation by the seahawks.

[Calispursfan11]

weren't u supposed to kill yourself after the broncos lost, tbh?

Lol, thread on this somewhere?

[Trainwreck2100]

Look man, if the difference in winning or losing is Danny Green then, well......you know

DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD
Suck my nuts

[spurraider21]

Won't need to spin, a Spurs win over OKC will have meant that injuries must've occurred. I wish there was empirical evidence that shows they can beat a healthy OKC team, but alas...
can't knock DD tbh... :lol

[Kawhi]

http://giant.gfycat.com/SafeOptimalAntarcticgiantpetrel.gif

[Kawhi]

ask Dwyane Wade he can give you a proper answer about it:lmao dwyane wade


:lol The Heat don't fear anyone. They are going to 3 peat and keep this dynasty going for a very very long time. The only team who could push them in a series are the Rockets, tbh.:lol

[Kool Bob Love]

:lol The Heat don't fear anyone. They are going to 3 peat and keep this dynasty going for a very very long time. The only team who could push them in a series are the Rockets, tbh.

I got 5 on that