Game 6: 2014 Western Conference Finals - Spurs @ Thunder

[SpurPadre]

Ok, let's end this on Saturday and go back to The Finals.


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[look_at_g_shred]

SpurPadre putting the team on his back and dunking all over the warrior ibaka tbh...

[jkid12456]

no melissa... spurs win

[ace3g]

https://s3.yimg.com/sr/img/1/ab970f34-fa0b-3f72-97e6-a1c1c207642a

[phxspurfan]

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[phxspurfan]

http://thedirty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/98787-copy1.jpg

[SpurPadre]

SpurPadre putting the team on his back and dunking all over the warrior ibaka tbh...

And I'm staring down on him too, talking shit. Ride on my back, everybody, I'm bringing you all back to The Finals! Let's reclaim what's ours!

[phxspurfan]

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/03/71/65/1023334/0/960x540.jpg

[100%duncan]

Let's go get this ring

[spurraider21]

1.

[DesignatedT]

Finish it!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/Jangort/animated%20GIFs/MK/SmokesPortalStageFatality.gif

[jag]

And I'm staring down on him too, talking shit. Ride on my back, everybody, I'm bringing you all back to The Finals! Let's reclaim what's ours!

You can't ask dudes to ride on your back, brah. That's not how this works

[Mikeanaro]

:flag:

[SpurPadre]

You can't ask dudes to ride on your back, brah. That's not how this works

LOL, gotcha.

[Rapper]

Thunder in 7

[jag]

That being said, SpurPadre made a grown man move tonight. The thunder tried to come in and end the Dynasty..."NOT ON MY WATCH" said SpurPadre. He put the team on his back and bullied niggas on both ends of the floor. Now he's taking his show on the road to OKC. Bring a glass of water because this nigga's on fire! SpurPadre 1. Thunder 0.

[TampaDude]

Thunder in 7

Yup...Fisher hits a 70-foot buzzer beater to send OKC to the Finals.

[SpurPadre]

That being said, SpurPadre made a grown man move tonight. The thunder tried to come in and end the Dynasty..."NOT ON MY WATCH" said SpurPadre. He put the team on his back and bullied niggas on both ends of the floor. Now he's taking his show on the road to OKC. Bring a glass of water because this nigga's on fire! SpurPadre 1. Thunder 0.

I did the Mutombo finger wag on them muthafuckas too!

[ElNono]

http://i.imgur.com/d0j4vnG.gif

[Cherry]

:lmao

[kjhip1]

Spurs will close these guys out! It's going to be a crazy game but spurs pull it out win by 5+

[Strategic]

It will be a pleasure seeing fisher play his last career game against the Spurs as TD and crew move on to the 2014 NBA finals.

[TE]

Fellow Hispanic doing good things in the world, tbh. We'll just go with what got us here...

[TampaDude]

It will be a pleasure seeing fisher play his last career game against the Spurs as TD and crew move on to the 2014 NBA finals.

The perfect ending would be:

Game 6...Spurs lead 101-99...game clock is winding down...Thunder have the final possession...Durant drives and kicks it out to Fisher, who launches a beautiful rainbow 3 with .4 seconds left...AIRBALL...Spurs win! :lol

[Poolboy5623]

Just glad the 2012 crap can come to an end.

[Robz4000]

Thankfully the Spurs don't have to win one in Meth City tbh. Can't see a win Saturday.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Thank god for no backdoor sweep. I would have been more depressed about that than I was about the way the Finals ended last year.

[Dex]

Thankfully the Spurs don't have to win one in Meth City tbh. Can't see a win Saturday.

I can.

Fuck The Thunder.

[SpurPadre]

Fellow Hispanic doing good things in the world, tbh. We'll just go with what got us here...
¡Asi es compadre!

[ElNono]

:flag:

[hooperflash]

Get Nasty!

[Horry Hipcheck]

Destroy them.

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[heyheymymy]

That being said, SpurPadre made a grown man move tonight. The thunder tried to come in and end the Dynasty..."NOT ON MY WATCH" said SpurPadre. He put the team on his back and bullied niggas on both ends of the floor. Now he's taking his show on the road to OKC. Bring a glass of water because this nigga's on fire! SpurPadre 1. Thunder 0.

total power move. classic padre, guy is alpha as fuck.

[spurs10]

Destroy them.

:toast

[Spur|n|Austin]

5 more games

[benstanfield]

If Indiana-Miami game 5 is any indication, Spurs should be in for a full on screw job from the league.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJsdQazLi0c

Luckily Spurs are not so susceptible as they do not have only 1 point of attack, but a dozen FTA for Westbrook and Durant and 3 early fouls on Boris would be unsurprising. Duncan will have to exercise the demons still left from the 2004 FIBA hit job against Argentina and win this one 5 on 8.

[ElNono]

Go for the kill...

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[ElNono]

472222426189660161

:lol

[Blizzardwizard]

6

The curse must be broken.

[downunder]

Poor robdiaz129. His dementia has finally caught up with him

[peacemaker885]

Red Rocket will arise.

[Texas_Ranger]

just do the kill.

[TampaDude]

http://media1.giphy.com/media/OCgTKYSVnf7iM/giphy.gif

[LittleCriminal]

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/03/71/65/1023344/6/960x540.jpg

[DesignatedT]

Spurs finish 6 this time around.

[Spurs9]

Can't wait to watch this game, we need 6 to have a new meaning with a win tbh

[gameFACE]

Spurs with the W on Saturday.

FTT!

[xtremesteven33]

1 win away for another date with destiny. Our role players have to show up.

[bklynspursfan]

6.

[mclinejr]

Fisher will miss a buzzer beater, ending OKC's season, tbh.

[EVAY]

Way to go, Spur Padre!!! Win another in OKC on Saturday and you do all the Finals games!!

Goooooooooooooooal!

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Just glad the 2012 crap can come to an end.

Yes and all the analogies can finally end. I hate hearing the comparisons from the TNT crew.

[soxxx]

Its time for the Spurs to get over one more hurdle, winning in OKC...

Just do it, for Ginobli, Pop, Duncan, just ONE win for the rest of their lives, get to the finals and go out on top. OKC was the only team that could stop the Spurs, so once when we get through them we will get revenge on the Heat.

[Spurish]

We got this. We have OKC figured out and will be ready to close it out tomorrow.

:flag:

[FvckMavs]

Ed Malloy is a joke.

[QUOTE=benstanfield;7373105]If Indiana-Miami game 5 is any indication, Spurs should be in for a full on screw job from the league.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJsdQazLi0c

[Mugen]

Scott Foster/Mike Callahan/Jason Phillips working the Heat/Pacers game tonight. It's a lock we get one of the Crawfords in Game 6 & one of Ken Mauer/Ed Malloy tbh.

[marzbarz]

2012 is officially in the past! Not only could you see it on the Spurs players faces, but the Thunder as well. I think reality slapped them in the face a little bit. I know OKC will be difficult tomorrow, but I think Spurs end it tomorrow, I really do, OKC is vulnerable at this moment. Let’s finish it!

:flag:

[gnsf0946]

Scott Foster/Mike Callahan/Jason Phillips working the Heat/Pacers game tonight. It's a lock we get one of the Crawfords in Game 6 & one of Ken Mauer/Ed Malloy tbh.

Malloy is trouble, don't know Mauer and Crawfords are both solid

[TampaDude]

Scott Foster/Mike Callahan/Jason Phillips working the Heat/Pacers game tonight. It's a lock we get one of the Crawfords in Game 6 & one of Ken Mauer/Ed Malloy tbh.

If we get a Crawford, it will be Danny. We just had Joey in Game 4.

[TampaDude]

I got Ed Malloy at Game 4, right?

For Game 4...

Officials: Jason Phillips, Joe Crawford, Mike Callahan

[DesignatedT]

Danny Crawford will be crew chief for game 6. Either Foster or Joey Crawford will be crew chief for game 7 if necessary.

[saspurstx21]

^^^ confirmed?

[heyheymymy]

I like what someone said in the espn comments on one of the Tim-Pop articles today:

The Spurs are fueled by revenge this year, atoning for all these past failures.

Game 7 against the Mavs woke them up and they snapped out of it because they recalled game 7 against the Mavs in 2006 and went on to destroy that memory.

Game 5 against the Thunder woke the Spurs up with flashbacks of 2012 and they snapped out of it and refused to let history repeat itself once again.

What happens if Spurs face the Heat in the Finals? Flashbacks, determination, and revenge?

[spurs10]

I like what someone said in the espn comments on one of the Tim-Pop articles today:

The Spurs are fueled by revenge this year, atoning for all these past failures.

Game 7 against the Mavs woke them up and they snapped out of it because they recalled game 7 against the Mavs in 2006 and went on to destroy that memory.

Game 5 against the Thunder woke the Spurs up with flashbacks of 2012 and they snapped out of it and refused to let history repeat itself once again.

What happens if Spurs face the Heat in the Finals? Flashbacks, determination, and revenge? Determination!

[heyheymymy]

Determination!

:tu

[LakerHater]

no melissa... spurs win

Too late bro, They spamed this thread with her Fugly ass!!

[Kawhi]

Finish them pls

[SpurPadre]

Well, Miami's in the finals. No heart from the pacers. Can't keep them waiting and let them get a huge rest advantage. Tomorrow is now a must win. Let's win and get our revenge

[houston spurs fan]

Scott Foster/Mike Callahan/Jason Phillips working the Heat/Pacers game tonight. It's a lock we get one of the Crawfords in Game 6 & one of Ken Mauer/Ed Malloy tbh.
Need the good Crawford in Okc. Don't like Mauer or Malloy in game 7

[LakerHater]

http://i61.tinypic.com/el2rs2.jpg

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Nigga can't even execute a proper pregame ball hug. Shitty technique tbh.

[Mikeanaro]

Fuck okmeth.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

http://i61.tinypic.com/el2rs2.jpg

This fucker sticks out his tongue like he's fucking Jordan also.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

At least be original. Jason "turtle-head" Terry had his faggot ass airplane take off schtick. Russell "'roids" Westbrick has his dumb ass cowboy gun holstering shit that he does after he makes a critical 3. If you're going to be a faggot at least be original.

[Mikeanaro]

Nig cant be original, looks like a not so fat version of Dejuan Blair.

[cjw]

Nig cant be original, looks like a not so fat version of Dejuan Blair.

There was some point where Dejuan looked a little skinnier this season (or maybe I'm delusional) and with the Mavs blue I got confused for a second.

[Mikeanaro]

There was some point where Dejuan looked a little skinnier this season (or maybe I'm delusional) and with the Mavs blue I got confused for a second.
Yeah, it happened to me too when I saw his ¨ Okc comeback game¨.

[LakerHater]

http://i61.tinypic.com/bil3px.gif

[dg7md]

I like what someone said in the espn comments on one of the Tim-Pop articles today:

The Spurs are fueled by revenge this year, atoning for all these past failures.

Game 7 against the Mavs woke them up and they snapped out of it because they recalled game 7 against the Mavs in 2006 and went on to destroy that memory.

Game 5 against the Thunder woke the Spurs up with flashbacks of 2012 and they snapped out of it and refused to let history repeat itself once again.

What happens if Spurs face the Heat in the Finals? Flashbacks, determination, and revenge?

All of those and redemption.

[xellos88330]

I don't normally make bold predictions, but the Spurs fucking got this game. #drunkhomer

[Baynes]

I can.

Fuck The Thunder.
:toast

[NASpurs]

What if Bonner redeems himself after all those playoff failures and starts the game knocking down a couple of threes thus opening the lanes up and the game? Come on you fucking ginger, do something memorable for your team.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I can't wait for this game I'm stationed in japan so the game will be at 930 am on Sunday, I might just drink before screw it

[FromWayDowntown]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Zach Zarba

[TampaDude]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Zach Zarba

:toast We got this shit!

[BillMc]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Zach Zarba

Truly I don't follow officials much. What's the thoughts on Capers and Zarba?

[houston spurs fan]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Zach Zarba
Dan Crawford. Best crew chief to have in this game. No question.

[smaka]

Truly I don't follow officials much. What's the thoughts on Capers and Zarba?
What are you eating tonight bro?

[Manuismyhomeboy]

The only game film Pop should show to the whole team, except Duncan, is Duncan's post game interview after Game 7 last year. If that is not enough to get this team motivated and posed for redemption than nothing is.

[MeloHype]

:flag:

[ace3g]

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/931/karatemanu5copy.jpg

[Uriel]

Mentally preparing myself for a loss, tbh. Pop knows he has Game 7 in San Antonio, and won't risk running the starters to the ground in a non must-win situation.

That said, Go Spurs Go!

[Baam]

Mentally preparing myself for a loss, tbh. Pop knows he has Game 7 in San Antonio, and won't risk running the starters to the ground in a non must-win situation.

That said, Go Spurs Go!

Dunno about that... Would suck to go 7 when the Heat is resting... I think they're gonna go for it barring a blowout at half time or something.

[BillMc]

What are you eating tonight bro?

Chicken, rice, and cola. Probably some carbonated water too. How about you?

[SpurPadre]

What if Bonner redeems himself after all those playoff failures and starts the game knocking down a couple of threes thus opening the lanes up and the game? Come on you fucking ginger, do something memorable for your team.

It's more likely someone hands me a billion dollars off the street today than that happening, tbh. Still, we got this, tbh.

[Xylus]

Send these fools fishin'. Spurs-Heat rematch is gonna be tasty

[FromWayDowntown]

Truly I don't follow officials much. What's the thoughts on Capers and Zarba?

Capers and Zarba worked Game 6 of the SA/DAL series (along with Jason Phillips)

Capers is pretty solid, but I think he tends sometimes to get caught up in the emotion of a home crowd.

Zarba's assignment here is really curious to me. I didn't think he was likely to have made the Finals crew, but this assignment suggests that he might have. Tonight will be only his 4th conference finals game, which can be worrisome. While I think Zarba is a better official now than he was a few years ago, I think he's still prone to guessing on close plays. Zarba and Pop have some history; I know that Zarba ran Pop in a home game against Dallas a few seasons ago and I think there are few officials who even have a shot to call games at this level that are more frustrating to Pop than Zarba (though Ed Malloy would certainly appear to be another).

[BillMc]

Capers and Zarba worked Game 6 of the SA/DAL series (along with Jason Phillips)

Capers is pretty solid, but I think he tends sometimes to get caught up in the emotion of a home crowd.

Zarba's assignment here is really curious to me. I didn't think he was likely to have made the Finals crew, but this assignment suggests that he might have. Tonight will be only his 4th conference finals game, which can be worrisome. While I think Zarba is a better official now than he was a few years ago, I think he's still prone to guessing on close plays. Zarba and Pop have some history; I know that Zarba ran Pop in a home game against Dallas a few seasons ago and I think there are few officials who even have a shot to call games at this level that are more frustrating to Pop than Zarba (though Ed Malloy would certainly appear to be another).

Cheers, thanks for that. Yeah, it's a bit worrisome that Capers gets caught up at home and that Zarba and Pop have some history. Still, it doesn't sound like the worst refs we could have. We've got a chance.

[DarrinS]

Keys to victory:

Don't allow Westchimp to mug them for steals, leading to douchebag monkey dunks. That shit gets meth city fans in a froth.

On offense, don't hold ball more than a few seconds.

Don't settle for jump shots -- attack the paint.

Bench showing up.

[Mugen]

Not a fan of the ref assignments, mostly because it sets up Joey Crawford + Ed Malloy at home in a possible game 7 tbh.

[DarrinS]

Just heard that Ibaka is not going to defend the stretch-4 (Diaw/Bonner). He's going to stay in the paint.

Bonner can't even make 3's at home, so maybe not a bad plan.

[Robz4000]

Guess that means Perkins will be benched for Lamb/Sefolosha.

[Mugen]

Ibaka is a lot less effective when he's not coming from the weakside. He'll still be a deterrent in the paint but it still frees up more action for the Spurs than if he was guarding Tiago.

[smaka]

Chicken, rice, and cola. Probably some carbonated water too. How about you?
Probably nothing, well, I have yet to decide how to watch the game - at night, or right in the morning thanks to DVR. If the latter, I'm gonna have some bread and Nutella, if you know what that is ;) Nom nom nom.

[Baam]

Just heard that Ibaka is not going to defend the stretch-4 (Diaw/Bonner). He's going to stay in the paint.

Bonner can't even make 3's at home, so maybe not a bad plan.

:lol we fucked... Where is SJax when you need him... Having only one true SF sucks when you have to play small...

[BillMc]

Probably nothing, well, I have yet to decide how to watch the game - at night, or right in the morning thanks to DVR. If the latter, I'm gonna have some bread and Nutella, if you know what that is ;) Nom nom nom.

I am well familiar with Nutella!! :toast I was considering buying some here in Riga only yesterday. Yummy! :) Hope you'll decide to burn the midnight oil to support the Spurs! I'm gonna stay up!

[mclinejr]

We'll bury them, tbh. It's been a long time coming.

[Strategic]

Dunno about that... Would suck to go 7 when the Heat is resting... I think they're gonna go for it barring a blowout at half time or something.At least either way the Spurs will be sleeping in their own beds in SA starting tonight and will be eating home cooking for several days straight.

[SpurPadre]

I see OKC getting off to a fast start, literally. They're going to go out of their way to utilize their speed, athleticism and length advantage right out the gate. I see their defensive intensity to be stifling as well with some quick offensive fouls on our ends or turnovers. The key, of course, is for the team to weather that oncoming storm and perhaps call a quick timeout to settle down. We can't try to keep up with them in a track meet, though. Let's see if OKC can keep that intensity and energy past the first half and let the game come to them. TP has to play within himself too and not get caught up in hero ball as well as he may feel inclined to do given the hostile environment and to silence the crowd. Of course, if our 3 ball is working early, that will be a good sign. In the end, it's going to be about who can keep up their energy for a full 48 minutes while playing the smartest ball. I have faith we can pull it off but it will be incredibly hard.

[BC3]

Just heard that Ibaka is not going to defend the stretch-4 (Diaw/Bonner). He's going to stay in the paint.

Bonner can't even make 3's at home, so maybe not a bad plan.

where u hear that?

[heyheymymy]

I am well familiar with Nutella!! :toast I was considering buying some here in Riga only yesterday. Yummy! :) Hope you'll decide to burn the midnight oil to support the Spurs! I'm gonna stay up!


Riga looks amazing, right on the gulf and beautiful city.

[BillMc]

Riga looks amazing, right on the gulf and beautiful city.

Most gorgeous city I've ever lived in. And I've lived in Miami, Vancouver, San Francisco, and, um, Las Vegas (depending on your opinion of Vegas).

[boutons_deux]

I am well familiar with Nutella!! :toast I was considering buying some here in Riga only yesterday. Yummy! :) Hope you'll decide to burn the midnight oil to support the Spurs! I'm gonna stay up!

Hershey's going after Nutella with a same shaped jar.

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1582021.1389899480!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_970/nutella.jpg?enlarged

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/hershey-introduces-spread-compete-nutella-article-1.1582022

[BillMc]

Hershey's going after Nutella with a same shaped jar.

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1582021.1389899480!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_970/nutella.jpg?enlarged

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/hershey-introduces-spread-compete-nutella-article-1.1582022

Forget Spurs-OKC, Nutella vs Hershey's, this is the battle we all want to see. :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Refs have it in for Nutella. Hershey with a backdoor sweep.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Hershey to a European palatte has a weird aftertaste of human vomit.
Nutella is the GOAT, tbh.

[BillMc]

Refs have it in for Nutella. Hershey with a backdoor sweep.

:rollin

[BillMc]

Hershey to a European palatte has a weird aftertaste of human vomit.
Nutella is the GOAT, tbh.

Where are you from in the UK Cowherd? I'm an American, but got my MA in Manchester.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Just heard that Ibaka is not going to defend the stretch-4 (Diaw/Bonner). He's going to stay in the paint.

Bonner can't even make 3's at home, so maybe not a bad plan.

Source on that? Brooks got asked post game if he was gonna start Ibaka at center in Game 6 to make sure he stays in the paint so any decision made regarding that probably came from the media, tbh

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Where are you from in the UK Cowherd? I'm an American, but got my MA in Manchester.

London baby

[Prime Time]

Poikins guarding the stretch-4 could be a huge factor, you know, if the stretch 4 actually makes his shots...

[DarrinS]

Source on that? Brooks got asked post game if he was gonna start Ibaka at center in Game 6 to make sure he stays in the paint so any decision made regarding that probably came from the media, tbh

ESPN said that Westbrook said it

[BatManu20]

If it gets ugly early or if they're up big the end of the 3rd, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pop pull the starters for the 4th to rest up and go all in for Game 7 tbh.

[Spurs4#5]

Spurs still didn't get much in the paint last game when the starters were in. I think it was more to space out the floor and get okc running around

[DarrinS]

Fatigue, injury, and lack of depth become a factor tonight (or so I hope).

OKC are front-running faggots, so I could see them getting somewhat down if they don't have a decent halftime lead.

[BC3]

ESPN said that Westbrook said it

does this mean diaw has a big night if spurs play well?

[DarrinS]

If it gets ugly early or if they're up big the end of the 3rd, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pop pull the starters for the 4th to rest up and go all in for Game 7 tbh.

He's definitely going to manage minutes. If he thinks they don't "have it", I'm sure he'll clear the bench.

[Horry Hipcheck]

ESPN said that Westbrook said it

Sounds about right, per par for ESPN.

[DarrinS]

does this mean diaw has a big night if spurs play well?

He's one of the most important players tonight. I love the way he played in game 5 -- everything Pop always wished Bonner could be.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Spurs still didn't get much in the paint last game when the starters were in. I think it was more to space out the floor and get okc running around

40 points in the paint from 117. They definitely didn't get the paint production that they did in the first two games, but what was important is that Parker and Ginobili were penetrating almost at will and Diaw helped space the floor, allowing for kick outs to shooters like Green, Diaw, Mills, etc. Floor spacing was something they weren't getting in Games 3 and 4, as Ibaka basically lived in the lane and denied almost everything and forced the Spurs to shoot off the dribble - one of their biggest weaknesses. I wouldn't be surprised if Brooks anchors Ibaka in the paint by starting him at center, allowing him to clog the lane and make other defenders close out on shooters. Perkins may see limited playing time as a result. If that's the case, the Spurs better be shooting lights out from the perimeter because their only real hope in OKC is to out-shoot the Thunder. Defensively, Splitter's and Duncan's size has meant little against Westbrook and Jackson.

[DarrinS]

Perk is almost useless right now, no? Seems like Adams is much more mobile and pretty smart player, too.

[look_at_g_shred]

Spurs smell blood

[boutons_deux]

Perk is almost useless right now, no? Seems like Adams is much more mobile and pretty smart player, too.

Perkins is an embarrassment to NBA, fits better in the D-League, if he could get minutes.

[EVAY]

Perk is almost useless right now, no? Seems like Adams is much more mobile and pretty smart player, too.

This is the adjustment I have been assuming.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Perk is almost useless right now, no? Seems like Adams is much more mobile and pretty smart player, too.

Brooks likely sticks with Perk because half the time, Duncan makes him look good. I can't fathom why TD makes Perkins look like a good post up defender, but he does. When the Spurs are clicking, though, Perkins is a foul machine and a liability.

[HI-FI]

adjustments schmadjustments in regards to the Thunder.

The biggest obstacle has always been the officiating with them. Maybe I complain about it too much but Brooks certainly hasn't stopped bitching for it, it's a huge part of their gameplan. If the league would just call things fairly at OKC, or not overly biased, I think Spurs have a real good shot of stealing one.

Most likely this will be another dog and pony show with the Thunderefs. If that's the case, Spurs just once again need to stay healthy and run them down with our bench, keep it close so that they start wearing down for the last game.

[Horry Hipcheck]

adjustments schmadjustments in regards to the Thunder.

The biggest obstacle has always been the officiating with them. Maybe I complain about it too much but Brooks certainly hasn't stopped bitching for it, it's a huge part of their gameplan. If the league would just call things fairly at OKC, or not overly biased, I think Spurs have a real good shot of stealing one.

Most likely this will be another dog and pony show with the Thunderefs. If that's the case, Spurs just once again need to stay healthy and run them down with our bench, keep it close so that they start wearing down for the last game.

Just one of two big ones, tbh. Their athleticism advantage is the other. When the Thunder are on, they're locking down the paint with Ibaka and Westbrook is swarming ball handlers to force turnovers. The Spurs finally countered this by a) using Bonner and Diaw, plus Duncan and Splitter at separate times, to space the floor and pull Ibaka away from the paint and thus allowing Parker and Ginobili to get into the lane and free up shooters and b) hitting those shots, eliminating turnover opportunities that fuel the Thunder's emotional, fast-break offense.

I anticipate Brooks will try and counter by moving Ibaka to center and cutting Perkins' minutes to allow Collison/Adams more playing time, both of whom offer more size and defensive strengths than Perk. If Ibaka is camped in the paint, the lanes close and the Spurs can only move around the perimeter, which means OKC's athleticism becomes a factor and they can chase shooters off the line. If they do that, they eliminate the penetration offense, and the Spurs don't get the calls. OKC rarely fouls spot up shooters. That's a lot of the FT disparity - OKC drives and gets calls, the Spurs get forced onto the perimeter and put up low percentage shots.

If Brooks moves Ibaka to center, and cuts Perkins from the rotation, they'll be relying on Serge to lock down the lane and Adams to help contest at the rim. In that case, the Spurs' shooters will have to show up and punish them from the outside, knowing that Ibaka, Adams, and Collison will be waiting to shut down the penetration - which, in turn, will free up other defenders to run at Green, Diaw, etc. The Spurs' best hope is that Brooks either a) fails to properly adjust or b) the role players make up for the lack of the penetration based offense.

[Budkin]

No more 2012 or Ibaka Jesus to fall back on now. Spurs should be focused and hungry.

[HI-FI]

Just one of two big ones, tbh. Their athleticism advantage is the other. When the Thunder are on, they're locking down the paint with Ibaka and Westbrook is swarming ball handlers to force turnovers. The Spurs finally countered this by a) using Bonner and Diaw, plus Duncan and Splitter at separate times, to space the floor and pull Ibaka away from the paint and thus allowing Parker and Ginobili to get into the lane and free up shooters and b) hitting those shots, eliminating turnover opportunities that fuel the Thunder's emotional, fast-break offense.

I anticipate Brooks will try and counter by moving Ibaka to center and cutting Perkins' minutes to allow Collison/Adams more playing time, both of whom offer more size and defensive strengths than Perk. If Ibaka is camped in the paint, the lanes close and the Spurs can only move around the perimeter, which means OKC's athleticism becomes a factor and they can chase shooters off the line. If they do that, they eliminate the penetration offense, and the Spurs don't get the calls. OKC rarely fouls spot up shooters. That's a lot of the FT disparity - OKC drives and gets calls, the Spurs get forced onto the perimeter and put up low percentage shots.

If Brooks moves Ibaka to center, and cuts Perkins from the rotation, they'll be relying on Serge to lock down the lane and Adams to help contest at the rim. In that case, the Spurs' shooters will have to show up and punish them from the outside, knowing that Ibaka, Adams, and Collison will be waiting to shut down the penetration - which, in turn, will free up other defenders to run at Green, Diaw, etc. The Spurs' best hope is that Brooks either a) fails to properly adjust or b) the role players make up for the lack of the penetration based offense.
we'll see. lots of teams have athleticism. Ibaka gets away with tons of shit, if they called him on it, he wouldn't seem so aggressive, same with Westbrook.

I still feel Spurs know how to play as a team or unit far better than the Thunderefs. Obviously Presti knows how to cause Parker problems, and I don't trust in him to be MVParker anyways. But I think if Bonner can hit a few 3s, things change. I'm rooting for him. DIaw is just a unique cat, when he's on, he causes them lots of issues.

I disagree that they get the calls because they drive to the paint a lot, they get FTs for jumpers all the time. They're just coddled, and the Spurs realize this.

Should be a real interesting game. If Spurs can get the Thunderef starters to play an overload of minutes as usual, that's a real good thing.

[DrSteffo]

Bonner FTW :downspin:

[Horry Hipcheck]

we'll see. lots of teams have athleticism. Ibaka gets away with tons of shit, if they called him on it, he wouldn't seem so aggressive, same with Westbrook.

I still feel Spurs know how to play as a team or unit far better than the Thunderefs. Obviously Presti knows how to cause Parker problems, and I don't trust in him to be MVParker anyways. But I think if Bonner can hit a few 3s, things change. I'm rooting for him. DIaw is just a unique cat, when he's on, he causes them lots of issues.

I disagree that they get the calls because they drive to the paint a lot, they get FTs for jumpers all the time. They're just coddled, and the Spurs realize this.

Should be a real interesting game. If Spurs can get the Thunderef starters to play an overload of minutes as usual, that's a real good thing.

They definitely are, though I still maintain that the Spurs' lack of aggression when OKC drops the hammer defensively contributes to this. Mills, Manu, Kawhi, aren't going to get as many calls as KD. Part of that is because KD is a star and he milks it for all its worth. The other part is, KD is the focal point of their offense. When you're putting up 20+ shots a game, you're likely to get a few calls, even if you have to sell them. Only Parker puts up nearly that many shots for SA, and most of his come in the paint. If he's not driving, he's not getting calls, and neither is anyone else.

The last point you made, about minute allocation, is also huge. If OKC wants to force Game 7, they know their starters are going to play 40+ minutes because CoJo and the third stringers will threaten any lead they may build. Duncan, Parker, and Manu may sit if the game gets ugly, but the Spurs still have weapons to make Brooks uneasy. Wearing them out should be one of the top priorities, win or lose.

[Blizzardwizard]

Hopefully this is Tim Duncan as he leads the team out tonight.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0mLsS7Owxo

[rwb]

Can you imagine how awesome it would be if Bonner could start suddenly hitting his three's and worry the opposing team again?

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[moisaenz]

472867941763936256
Duncan going with the community college professor look, going to teach some chumps..

[BatManu20]

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[HI-FI]

They definitely are, though I still maintain that the Spurs' lack of aggression when OKC drops the hammer defensively contributes to this. Mills, Manu, Kawhi, aren't going to get as many calls as KD. Part of that is because KD is a star and he milks it for all its worth. The other part is, KD is the focal point of their offense. When you're putting up 20+ shots a game, you're likely to get a few calls, even if you have to sell them. Only Parker puts up nearly that many shots for SA, and most of his come in the paint. If he's not driving, he's not getting calls, and neither is anyone else.

The last point you made, about minute allocation, is also huge. If OKC wants to force Game 7, they know their starters are going to play 40+ minutes because CoJo and the third stringers will threaten any lead they may build. Duncan, Parker, and Manu may sit if the game gets ugly, but the Spurs still have weapons to make Brooks uneasy. Wearing them out should be one of the top priorities, win or lose.
They're definitely an intimidating team when you factor their explosiveness and the insane officiating hookups. I think of the Thunderefs as a blitz krieg, which can overpower you on a given game, especially in the regular season.

Spurs are built more for a war of attrition, Stalingrad style. I just believe the Spurs' depth and diversity reveals itself over a series, when Pop can rely on wave after wave. It definitely scared Brooks when CoJo and the 2nd or 3rd stringers were still executing very well.

Should be a good game, and as long as the Spurs win the last one, it will be alright.

[BatManu20]

472875690535436288

[DarrinS]

I'd like to see Kawhi knock Russ right on his arse.

[BatManu20]

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[Anonymous Cowherd]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bo_1uARIMAAbhd9.jpg

oh hey you guys, whats up?

wait, this ISN'T the Mrs. Doubtfire reboot auditions?

[SpurPadre]

Can you imagine how awesome it would be if Bonner could start suddenly hitting his three's and worry the opposing team again?

It would also be awesome if I walked down the street in five minutes and someone hands me 1 Billion Dollars but that's just not reality. Oh well, the moment he misses a shot, Pop will get Bobo ready to enter the game.

[Horry Hipcheck]

They're definitely an intimidating team when you factor their explosiveness and the insane officiating hookups. I think of the Thunderefs as a blitz krieg, which can overpower you on a given game, especially in the regular season.

Spurs are built more for a war of attrition, Stalingrad style. I just believe the Spurs' depth and diversity reveals itself over a series, when Pop can rely on wave after wave. It definitely scared Brooks when CoJo and the 2nd or 3rd stringers were still executing very well.

Should be a good game, and as long as the Spurs win the last one, it will be alright.

That war of attrition advantage you mentioned showed itself across Games 4 and 5. Some of us were ready to send Pop to the guillotine for throwing in the towel in the third, especially after the emptied bench made a game of it in the fourth. What became apparent after Game 5, though, was that Pop gambled on his bench forcing Brooks' hand, knowing they couldn't match the Spurs' depth for 48 minutes, and thus making Westbrook and Durant play 40+ while the Spurs' starters all sat. That lack of explosiveness showed itself the next game, when the Spurs were able to match the Thunder intensity and Pop's adjustments allowed for floor spacing, which only Westbrook and KD could really counter. OKC's lack of depth is beginning to create issues for them in such games, where, as you pointed out, Pop can comfortably send wave after wave of offensive production at only a handful of players at Brooks' disposal.

Whether or not that holds true in Game 6 remains to be seen, as Westbrook and KD logged 31 and 37 minutes in 5, respectively, against 30 for Duncan and Parker, 33 for Kawhi, and 28 for Diaw. I expect us to finally get a close game out of this series, and hopefully the Spurs can continue to play at a clip that overrides Ibaka and forces the Thunder out of the paint. If they can, they're going to the Finals tonight. If not, I still like their chances in Game 7.

[Dex]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/151006357_Siena_Spurs_EvansCE304.jpg

For years, he has been the scapegoat. Despite being one of the best shooting bigs of all time, he's been held to his limitations ever since making the long trip down from Toronto.

And then, in Game 5...the same player who has been repeatedly called not fast enough, or not long enough, or not tall enough...the same player who has a ballyhooed reputation for checking out of the post-season....the same player who was the target of David West, who instructed his Hornets to "go at him every time"...

He finally spread the floor.

In Game 5, Matt Bonner stepped in to play the role of unlikely hero, and although he literally made no mark on the stat sheet, his presence alone seemed to confound the Thunder. In just a few minutes, the King of Plus-Minus (with a much more respectable contribution from Boris Diaw) made the lane part and suddenly, the Spurs could find the rim again. With the Spurs playing back in the comforts of their home arena and in the graces of their home crowd, El Mamba Roja and Diaw neutralized the Thunder's terrorizing defensive threat by making him run around the perimeter. The result was another San Antonio blowout that left the Thunder hanging their heads, and left Tim Duncan calling this the weirdest playoff series he's been involved with.

The Spurs didn't just hold serve and win Game 5 to take a valuable 3-2 lead, though. They put history to rest. They won against the Thunder's hydra with all heads biting. They bested the curse of Tony Brothers. Most importantly...They vanquished the ghosts of 2012.

Now, they must finish the job. Avoiding the backdoor sweep would be pointless if the Spurs still squander the series. The Spurs carry a heavy advantage with two chances to win one more game against these demons from Oklahoma City, and now they must simply get the job done and look on to their larger goal.

Remember 2012. Make them pay.

FDF.

FTT.

5.

[Horry Hipcheck]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bo_1uARIMAAbhd9.jpg

oh hey you guys, whats up?

wait, this ISN'T the Mrs. Doubtfire reboot auditions?

I thought jeans ripped at the thigh was Beyonce's thing.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Gotta make spear chucker work. Make him move side to side, get him to bite on pump fakes. Do anything it takes to make feel that pain in his leg

[Anonymous Cowherd]

oh, it is.

[SpurPadre]

That war of attrition advantage you mentioned showed itself across Games 4 and 5. Some of us were ready to send Pop to the guillotine for throwing in the towel in the third, especially after the emptied bench made a game of it in the fourth. What became apparent after Game 5, though, was that Pop gambled on his bench forcing Brooks' hand, knowing they couldn't match the Spurs' depth for 48 minutes, and thus making Westbrook and Durant play 40+ while the Spurs' starters all sat. That lack of explosiveness showed itself the next game, when the Spurs were able to match the Thunder intensity and Pop's adjustments allowed for floor spacing, which only Westbrook and KD could really counter. OKC's lack of depth is beginning to create issues for them in such games, where, as you pointed out, Pop can comfortably send wave after wave of offensive production at only a handful of players at Brooks' disposal.

Whether or not that holds true in Game 6 remains to be seen, as Westbrook and KD logged 31 and 37 minutes in 5, respectively, against 30 for Duncan and Parker, 33 for Kawhi, and 28 for Diaw. I expect us to finally get a close game out of this series, and hopefully the Spurs can continue to play at a clip that overrides Ibaka and forces the Thunder out of the paint. If they can, they're going to the Finals tonight. If not, I still like their chances in Game 7.

I think the game will be decided by the team that has the most turnovers and it goes into the double figures. I fear we'll see many TP drives to the lane where he crashes and doesn't get a foul call which will lead to a fast break dunk on the other end and active hands forcing strips from the perimeter leading to other fast break opportunities. I see alot of intensity out of the Thunder tonight and I don't think it's really a question of whether they can keep it up, it's whether our team can withstand that pressure and keep being aggressive. I believe we will.

[Blizzardwizard]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bo_1uARIMAAbhd9.jpg

oh hey you guys, whats up?

wait, this ISN'T the Mrs. Doubtfire reboot auditions?

He should be fined for wearing those jeans. Or suspended.

[Ron Swanson]

http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/174/219/174219131_640.jpg

[$pursDynasty]

Praying we can end this all tonight. Drive for Five!

[spurs10]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bo_1uARIMAAbhd9.jpg

oh hey you guys, whats up?

wait, this ISN'T the Mrs. Doubtfire reboot auditions? Somebody please knock the crap out of this guy. :ihitHe is probably the most obnoxious asshole that has ever played the game. Need attention much Westchuck? :lol

[Dex]

In the name of Bruce Bowen, Chuckbrook shall not find the net tonight.

[ElNono]

don't play scared. It's ok if they steal the ball, run and get a dunk... keep playing...

Go Spurs Go :flag:

[BillMc]

London baby

Cool man!:toast

[BillMc]

So stoked for this game. In three hours we could be celebrating the Spurs 6th final appearance!!!!!:toast

[Ron Swanson]

don't play scared. It's ok if they steal the ball, run and get a dunk... keep playing...

Go Spurs Go :flag:

Exactly. Don't get rattled.

[timtonymanu]

Let's do this!

[DarrinS]

End this mofo

[Drachen]

Probably nothing, well, I have yet to decide how to watch the game - at night, or right in the morning thanks to DVR. If the latter, I'm gonna have some bread and Nutella, if you know what that is ;) Nom nom nom.

Nutella on graham crackers FTW

[ace3g]

472891786890080256

[bklynspursfan]

Splitter is starting???

[ironman2886]

http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/174/219/174219131_640.jpg




:rollin

[spurs10]

I believe we are seeing the Spurs at a very high level right now. They will not be intimidated and they won't be denied! DETERMINATION!! :flag:

[bklynspursfan]

Maybe not....

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[Anonymous Cowherd]

Splitter is starting???

Yep. As does Perkins. Jackson remains starting at the 2.

[Strategic]

Come on baby come on!

[BillMc]

Blowhard Stephen A expects a blowout by the Thunder. Let's take this thing a show smith he blows.

[BillMc]

Nutella on graham crackers FTW

Nutella is the word of the night. :lol

[Strategic]

Take this SOB!

[BanditHiro]

i really wish they developed Austin Daye towards the end of the season.

[Strategic]

Nutella on the old woman's ............. Brings back the freshness.

[ace3g]

live mic, lol

[BillMc]

Nutella on the old woman's ............. Brings back the freshness.

A very versatile product.

[Mugen]

Play like the best road team in the league all season tbh. Spurs play confident and they win this series.

:flag:

[bklynspursfan]

Yep. As does Perkins. Jackson remains starting at the 2.

It could change still. Don't get it though. It worked last game keeping Ibaka away from the basket.

[DesignatedT]

I'm here in OKC right behind spurs bench. Tony is limping noticeably everytime he walks and runs. Has gone back to the lockeropm multiple times. Pretty scary tbh

[Strategic]

Shit

[DarrinS]

Nutella and bacon

[DarrinS]

I'm here in OKC right behind spurs bench. Tony is limping noticeably everytime he walks and runs. Has gone back to the lockeropm multiple times. Pretty scary tbh

Oh well

[BillMc]

Nutella and bacon

All you need to make the finals!:toast

[Ron Swanson]

Bonner starting.

[MeloHype]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/30269730a52345f44e330997eed3bdab/tumblr_n24ujzSLOy1qmwidzo1_500.gif

:flag:

[DarrinS]

Maybe Tony is playing possum or working on excuse

[Beaverfuzz]

KICK
THEIR
ASSES!

[Beaverfuzz]

I'm here in OKC right behind spurs bench. Tony is limping noticeably everytime he walks and runs. Has gone back to the lockeropm multiple times. Pretty scary tbh

That's because Brent Barry's ex-wife is back there.

[BillMc]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ur93VJXc1rt9jy2o1_500.jpg

[DarrinS]

That's because Brent Barry's ex-wife is back there.

Ok, I laughed

[DAF86]

I'm here in OKC right behind spurs bench. Tony is limping noticeably everytime he walks and runs. Has gone back to the lockeropm multiple times. Pretty scary tbh

Just preparing the scene for an epic performance, tbh.

[Ron Swanson]

That's because Brent Barry's ex-wife is back there.

:lol

[bklynspursfan]

I'm here in OKC right behind spurs bench. Tony is limping noticeably everytime he walks and runs. Has gone back to the lockeropm multiple times. Pretty scary tbh

Well that sucks. Camera just panned to him and Pop talking back in forth on the bench

[Nathan89]

What's the starting lineup?

[Fpoonsie]

472895944376459264

Heh.

[Mugen]

Lot of people are banged up in this series, Frenchie needs to suck it up and deliver tonight tbh.

[Malik Hairston]

Hopefully Tony is loaded with painkillers tonight, tbh, fuck long-term health:lol..

[timtonymanu]

Splitter starting?

[BillMc]

472895944376459264

Heh.

That's right Jules Winnfield himself is a Spurs fan!

http://asset-2.soup.io/asset/4489/4831_273c.jpeg

[Mugen]

Same starting lineup as Game 5: Bonner starts.

[DarrinS]

A gimpy Tony bodes well for another finals run.

Thanks Tony.

[ace3g]

472897465533075456

[Dex]

Twitter don't know dafuq it talking bout.

[HI-FI]

:flag:
prayingkid.jpg

[Dex]

Or not.

[DarrinS]

I like that SLJ is a fan. Can we return Skip Bayless?

[Malik Hairston]

I don't like Bonner starting again, he looked so bad last game, tbh:lol..hopefully he can make a shot or 2 tonight, though..

[-21-]

I thought SLJ was a New Orleans fan?

[Ron Swanson]

Let's end this tonight!

[Dex]

http://i.imgur.com/j3S1tqG.png

[DarrinS]

See you on the flip side. Too much knee jerk in game threads.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

I don't like Bonner starting again, he looked so bad last game, tbh:lol..hopefully he can make a shot or 2 tonight, though..

I bet we draw up a play to do a heat check on Bonner's shot early doors. Pulled sharpish if he's not hitting them.

[RD2191]

:flag:Bet you faggots were hoping I didn't show up. :lol

[Mal]

Let it begin

[DatBoyGood]

Our role players have to hit their shots tonight, everyone be aggressive and do not commit unforced turnovers! Lets finish em

[BanditHiro]

game over

[RD2191]

I've seen enough.

[DatBoyGood]

KL!!!!

[ace3g]

Kapow!!!

[RD2191]

SUGAARARRARRA KKKK

[Ron Swanson]

Kawhi says "Fuck you, Ibaka!"

[ElNono]

kiwi!

[Juggity]

kawhi BAPTIZED ibaka

[ace3g]

Kawhi with another huge Game 6 dunk

[SupremeGuy]

Kawhi just baptized Isucka.

[Kidd K]

Don't do 'em like that Kawhi! Too big, too strong, too fast

[hitmanyr2k]

Just had to login to say HOLY SHIT what a dunk lol.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Kawhi ruined my pants

[RD2191]

KAWHI BABY KAWHI

[DatBoyGood]

Lets fucking go Kawhi.

[ace3g]

Kawhi !!!

[Juggity]

Kawhi again! got damn, nice

[davidbowie]

KAWHI just wrote our ticket to the finals

goin downtown to honk my horn

:flag:

[hitmanyr2k]

Nice guard-around handoff from Green to Leonard. Gave him some momentum going to the rim.

[RD2191]

Come on Green

[timtonymanu]

Come on Danny

[BatManu20]

I don't think Danny Green knows ho to contest a jump shot without fouling tbh

[RD2191]

FUCK

[BatManu20]

OKC can't miss early.