Spurs have OKC figured out now

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When Ibaka returned, the Spurs had to figure OKC out all over again. We have it dialed in now. Spurs in 6.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Big up

[jkid12456]

im still saying Spurs in 7. We cannot win in OKCs turf.

[baseline bum]

Spurs won one game. This series is still scary as fuck.

[RD2191]

:lolHard series to call, tbh. OKC gets away with murder at home. Maybe for once the refs will call a fair game.

[jag]

Durant should set up a little tent next to the free throw line because that's where he's going to be camped all game.

[SpurPadre]

Spurs won one game. This series is still scary as fuck.

This. If Bonner starts again, and misses his wide open shots again, it could get off to an ugly start. A lot of good needs to fall in place for us but TP needs to have his best game of the series, tbh.

[slick'81]

At home anyway

[313]

Durant should set up a little tent next to the free throw line because that's where he's going to be camped all game.
This. I expect him to shoot 15+ FTs next game. Or WB.

[cjw]

Need to look at game 6 as a bonus and come out loose. If they win it, great. If not, they'll be coming home unlike last year vs. Miami.

[KL2]

Series is far from over, OKC isn't done getting carried by the refs just yet.

[21209]

Nothing more than a chess game. It's now OKC's turn to make adjustments.

[slick'81]

Bottom line okc hasn't proven they can win here by the way if it goes 7 it's in san antonio

[PingPong]

Splitter needs to play like he played against the OKC some years ago with Manu. Wihout that 'praying for a foul attack'. He collected and ones that time.

[TampaDude]

At least we found the perfect way to take the refs out of the equation. Blowouts tend to do that for you. :lol

[Southwest Texas Fan]

OKC looked tired and I hope that continues.

[Russ]

Spurs won one game. This series is still scary as fuck.

Yep.

[DJR210]

Spurs won one game. This series is still scary as fuck.

This.

I fully expect a game 7. Nothing is for certain.

[KaiRMD1]

This. I expect him to shoot 15+ FTs next game. Or WB.

15 is being generous

[Sean Cagney]

OKC looked tired and I hope that continues.
They looked tired after game 2 as well, but that was followed by three days rest or so. Their coach played them way too much last game in a blowout, damn fool.

[exstatic]

im still saying Spurs in 7. We cannot win in OKCs turf.

They can't win on ours. They can't even give us a fucking GAME, and at some point in game 6, that will start eating at them. The margin in every one of our wins exceeds the total margin of the two thunder wins, COMBINED.

[Aztecfan03]

Spurs won one game. This series is still scary as fuck.

I agree it's scary. I still believe like i have through the whole series that the Spurs will take it though. There is no point reacting to one win like it means it will be easy but it's nice the 2012 repeat nonsense can be shut up now.

[exstatic]

They looked tired after game 2 as well, but that was followed by three days rest or so. Their coach played them way too much last game in a blowout, damn fool.

Our bench cut 15 points off of a 27 point lead. He didn't dare play his bench.

[TheGreatYacht]

Knock on wood

[Sean Cagney]

Our bench cut 15 points off of a 27 point lead. He didn't dare play his bench.

I know they did, I am glad he kept them in that late though. That wore them out, our Bench in all reality saved us.

[Aztecfan03]

They can't win on ours. They can't even give us a fucking GAME, and at some point in game 6, that will start eating at them. The margin in every one of our wins exceeds the total margin of the two thunder wins, COMBINED.

Not the first game. Spurs margin of victory in that was 17, the thunders two wins were 9 and 13 adding up to 22

[gameFACE]

At some point the losing streak in OKC has to end. Get physical with the Thunder and they can be rattled.

[TampaDude]

At some point the losing streak in OKC has to end. Get physical with the Thunder and they can be rattled.

^ this

Get Game 6!

[Gino-Step]

Brooks has one more adjustment left

The best shot he's got is playing small. But he can't play Durant at the 4 cause Diaw will post him up too much. So he's got to put in Sefolosha to guard Diaw. This way he can keep Ibaka in the paint to guard Duncan or Splitter. The only move Spurs would have left to counter is to play without both Duncan and Splitter and have Diaw play Center. He's banking on Pop not making that move.

Scott Brooks starts:

Ibaka - Sefolosha - Durant - Jackson - Westbrook

vs.

Duncan - Diaw - Leonard - Green - Parker

[Ditty]

The foot is on the throat. Go for the kill on Saturday.

[heyheymymy]

they beat us by 9-13 points at home with record breaking FTs but we destroy them by 17-35 points we we are at home. there is a distinct difference in the type of dominance spurs wins have vs. the thunders wins.

spurs just have the more destructive victories, and somethings gotta give, long series, wearing down the thunder and spurs have HCA. I say the thunder dont want to win two in a row vs spurs and throw in the towel if we apply ANY pressure in game 6.

[deibero]

Brooks has one more adjustment left

The best shot he's got is playing small. But he can't play Durant at the 4 cause Diaw will post him up too much. So he's got to put in Sefolosha to guard Diaw. This way he can keep Ibaka in the paint to guard Duncan or Splitter. The only move Spurs would have left to counter is to play without both Duncan and Splitter and have Diaw play Center. He's banking on Pop not making that move.

Scott Brooks starts:

Ibaka - Sefolosha - Durant - Jackson - Westbrook

vs.

Duncan - Diaw - Leonard - Green - Parker

Sefolosha has 0 chance of stopping diaw in the post my friend and besides that he cant score to save his life...

[heyheymymy]

Sefolosha has 0 chance of stopping diaw in the post my friend and besides that he cant score to save his life...

yea diaw destroys that matchup with post ups all night

[Skull-1]

Manu showed up tonight in a win. This means he will be MIA the rest of the series. Unless he has a clean shave. He seems to play better like that. More aerodynamic.

[HI-FI]

they beat us by 9-13 points at home with record breaking FTs but we destroy them by 17-35 points we we are at home. there is a distinct difference in the type of dominance spurs wins have vs. the thunders wins.

spurs just have the more destructive victories, and somethings gotta give, long series, wearing down the thunder and spurs have HCA. I say the thunder dont want to win two in a row vs spurs and throw in the towel if we apply ANY pressure in game 6.
yeah, that was a desperation move by Brooks to play his starters that long in game 4. He knew if he put his bench in, Spurs could've taken it there.

This could still go to 7. I expect the FTs to be insane, per the par, in OKC. If the league is going to fuck the Spurs over again in OKC, then they just need to stay as healthy as possible, keep utilizing the bench as effectively as before. Wear the Thunderefs down, war of attrition style. Durant already looks less energetic.

[NRHector]

At some point the losing streak in OKC has to end. Get physical with the Thunder and they can be rattled.

That is so true but, the Spurs are very soft they don't play physical, I really wish they would

[therealtruth]

They can't win on ours. They can't even give us a fucking GAME, and at some point in game 6, that will start eating at them. The margin in every one of our wins exceeds the total margin of the two thunder wins, COMBINED.

I think that shows who the better team is. Same thing happened in the Finals. I think our margin of victory in wins was higher.

[heyheymymy]

holts been loving the long series, if the thunder fold in game 6 take it, but i bet the spurs org would love a game 7 revenue and the league would love another game for the storyline, ad time, branding, and ticket/merch sales.

[Horry Hipcheck]

It would be sweet poetic justice to have Game 6 be the game in which the Spurs finally win in that building again. My gut says we're back here for Game 7 though. It's highly reassuring that the Spurs have at long last out together a resounding, crushing win WITH Ibaka on the floor for OKC. Hopefully that reminds Parker and others that they don't have to be invincible in the paint. Pop's rotation craziness tonight and the offense they ran took Ibaka out of the equation and the Spurs penetrated almost freely. That's a good sign, but OKC is a monster at home.

[aal04]

This IS GOING to 7

LBJ fouled out in like 1 quarter to prolong the ECF series

Youd be a fool to think something similar wont happen in OKC.

But yes I agree with the others, our dominance at home is greater. I have good faith in game 7 win

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Manu showed up tonight in a win. This means he will be MIA the rest of the series. Unless he has a clean shave. He seems to play better like that. More aerodynamic.

He's already had two good games this series.

[Gervin44Silas13]

They were gassed by the third quarter. Scott Brooks is running his horses....lets hope WB jacks up his leg again


OKC looked tired and I hope that continues.

[pgardn]

Scary...

There is nothing scary about this sport and this series.

This is what is referred to as fun. Entertaining.

No one is after your precious bodily fluids.

[gameFACE]

That is so true but, the Spurs are very soft they don't play physical, I really wish they would

Well yeah, I wish they would, too. This isn't a "tough" team, so to speak. But by getting physical I mean trapping a player, doubling up, forcing a turnover, etc. It's not fouling hard or knocking a player down. Spurs are too methodical for that. Seeing that the Spurs starters have rested all fourth quarters I think they can muster up enough energy in the first half of Game 6 to rattle the Thunder enough to put them on their heels.

[Drachen]

Brooks has one more adjustment left

The best shot he's got is playing small. But he can't play Durant at the 4 cause Diaw will post him up too much. So he's got to put in Sefolosha to guard Diaw. This way he can keep Ibaka in the paint to guard Duncan or Splitter. The only move Spurs would have left to counter is to play without both Duncan and Splitter and have Diaw play Center. He's banking on Pop not making that move.

Scott Brooks starts:

Ibaka - Sefolosha - Durant - Jackson - Westbrook

vs.

Duncan - Diaw - Leonard - Green - Parker

If Thabo plays, then no adjustments are needed on our end since we get MVParker back

[philldafunk]

I just think the thunder were gassed. They've been playing a lot, and it showed.

[Skull-1]

He's already had two good games this series.


Learn to read, please. For context. Comprehension.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Learn to read, please. For context. Comprehension.

I was stating a fact. So he didn't have two good game's?

[100%duncan]

I was stating a fact. So he didn't have two good game's?

Give it up against that faggot. His skull is thick as fuck.

[kobyz]

We still in very scary position, Thunder still have 2 of 3 best players in the world and they still can take over the series and win it with game 7...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

We still in very scary position, Thunder still have 2 of 3 best players in the world and they still can take over the series and win game 7...

Did one of those crackhead OKC fans have a knife to your throat as you were writing this.

[4down]

Nothing more than a chess game. It's now OKC's turn to make adjustments.

Brooks playing playstation. His only adjustment is to mash the buttons harder and sway the the controller where he wants his guys to go.

Home crowd and energy can get the thunder going but there is a chance they could wear down by the fourth and then it comes down to execution. Spurs just need to stay reasonably in it and keep their heads

[spurspokesman]

The foot is on the throat. Go for the kill on Saturday.

[EVAY]

This. I expect him to shoot 15+ FTs. Or WB.

How many do you think he'll get int he second half?

[Captivus]

:lolHard series to call, tbh. OKC gets away with murder at home. Maybe for once the refs will call a fair game.

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11114/111144096/3643992-0783205785-post-.gif

[poop]

Westbrick sets nba record with 46 freethrow attempts and steven adams punches duncan in the adams apple, putting him out for game 7 (the foul will be called on duncan) and the spurs lose by one point.

[xmas1997]

Spurs won one game. This series is still scary as fuck.


I agree.
Hopefully they will bring the same intensity in OKC as they did here.
With Ibaka being drawn away from the rim we have a good chance of putting the Thunder away in game 6 as long as the Spurs play well.

[313]

How many do you think he'll get int he second half?around 12, and probably around 10 in the first half. After reevaluation, he'll shoot around 18-25

[Dex]

I'll believe this when the Spurs have one more win.

FTT.

[spurtech09]

spurs will win by 11 points in okc book it.....spurs got this

[tmtcsc]

Splitter needs to play like he played against the OKC some years ago with Manu. Wihout that 'praying for a foul attack'. He collected and ones that time.

:toast Forget trying to get a call. Its probably not coming and if it does, consider it a bonus.

P.S. Don't pump fake unless you have to.

[tmtcsc]

Manu showed up tonight in a win. This means he will be MIA the rest of the series. Unless he has a clean shave. He seems to play better like that. More aerodynamic.

:lol I noticed that.

[Old School 44]

It will be a "live by the 3, die by the 3" game. The Thunder will be buried by a Spurs 3-point barrage. Green, Bonner, Ginobili, Mills, Diaw and even Belinelli will get in on the act. It will be a blowout like the Spurs/Lakers in LA a few years back, where the OKC fans will be hoping/praying for a run that never comes.

[Embedded]

I think that Brooks overplaying his starters will cause OKC to lose the second half of tonight's game. I believe spurtech09 is right, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is finally the close game of the series. Not all adjustments work, I don't see where Scott Brooks has another adjustment. Starting Matt Bonner, after he hasn't started all year, was a very gutsy move by Coach Popovich.

[eric365]

I watched game 5 again and Durant played at the 4 only with Adams at the 5 and OKC were not that good on D during theses stretchs

I'm afraid that spurs would have no answer for Durant at the 4 with Ibaka at the 5.

[T Park]

I watched game 5 again and Durant played at the 4 only with Adams at the 5 and OKC were not that good on D during theses stretchs

I'm afraid that spurs would have no answer for Durant at the 4 with Ibaka at the 5.


He can't defend in the pick and roll any better than Adams so I have no clue why they wouldn't do better

[UZER]

What is Vegas saying?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Ibaka and Durant at 4/5 worry me too.. Because Diaw will post up Durant like he wants and Ibaka will be in the paint...

[eric365]

He can't defend in the pick and roll any better than Adams so I have no clue why they wouldn't do better

Ibaka at the 5 means he can stay in the paint all night. And I'm sure I don't need to tell you why it isn't good news

[ezau]

Ibaka at the 5 means he can stay in the paint all night. And I'm sure I don't need to tell you why it isn't good news

If Ibaka plays the 5, Duncan will abuse him in the post. We all know what a terrible post defender Ibaka is, so that's not good for OKC. Ibaka's effectiveness is at its peak when he plays the 4 alongside Adam or Perk.

[ChosenSavior]

If Ibaka plays the 5, Duncan will abuse him in the post. We all know what a terrible post defender Ibaka is, so that's not good for OKC. Ibaka's effectiveness is at its peak when he plays the 4 alongside Adam or Perk.

Pretty much this.

[eric365]

If Ibaka plays the 5, Duncan will abuse him in the post. We all know what a terrible post defender Ibaka is, so that's not good for OKC. Ibaka's effectiveness is at its peak when he plays the 4 alongside Adam or Perk.

I'd rather depend on Parker and Manu's penetration less contested by Ibaka than on 38 year old Duncan's post game

[LarryDavid]

Nothing more than a chess game. It's now OKC's turn to make adjustments.

This tbh

[UZER]

If it's Durant 4 Ibaka 5, Diaw will post Durant.

If they switch, Diaw can post Ibaka, Duncan can post Durant, provided they are given space to operate.

[ezau]

I'd rather depend on Parker and Manu's penetration less contested by Ibaka than on 38 year old Duncan's post game

Perkins is way better post defender than Ibaka is. Ibaka's greatness lies in his ability to defend from the weakside. If a shorter Diaw can post up Ibaka, just imagine what a longer and stronger Duncan would do him. OKC'a only hope now is to start Adams and Ibaka together, but that would still offer spacing problems because the Spurs will play small with either Bonner or Diaw at the 4.

Brooks will be stupid to play Ibaka at the 5 because Durant would have to defend the post either against Duncan or Diaw during switches, AND Durant would still carry the load on offense. If Ibaka decides to help, Duncan simply has to move away from 10-15 feet for open jumpers. Whatever Brooks does in Game 6, the Spurs already have a counter.

[eric365]

Perkins is way better post defender than Ibaka is. Ibaka's greatness lies in his ability to defend from the weakside. If a shorter Diaw can post up Ibaka, just imagine what a longer and stronger Duncan would do him. OKC'a only hope now is to start Adams and Ibaka together, but that would still offer spacing problems because the Spurs will play small with either Bonner or Diaw at the 4.

Brooks will be stupid to play Ibaka at the 5 because Durant would have to defend the post either against Duncan or Diaw during switches, AND Durant would still carry the load on offense. If Ibaka decides to help, Duncan simply has to move away from 10-15 feet for open jumpers. Whatever Brooks does in Game 6, the Spurs already have a counter.

I understand OKC lose efficiency on post D but that's not like we have been a post team all year long like Memphis.

I still think what make us going is P&R, drive and 3s. That's what won game 1, 2 and 5. That's what was well defended in game 3 and 4 and I don't think the extra points from the post would make up for what we lost in game 3 and 4 when Ibaka was in the paint all night long.

That being said, the most important is still shooters choking or not (Danny Green I'm talking about you). We'll know soon enough

[T Park]

Ibaka at the 5 means he can stay in the paint all night. And I'm sure I don't need to tell you why it isn't good news

Who's staying under the basket the whole time to do this?

Also, Diaw posts up whoever the 4 is, so that's solved too.


Anything else?

[T Park]

I'd rather depend on Parker and Manu's penetration less contested by Ibaka than on 38 year old Duncan's post game


GTFO out of here. Watch Duncan's post game when not matched with Adams or Perkins. Dominates still.

[Horse]

Just think back to the finals how dominate Timmy was.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

What is Vegas saying?

Without looking my guess would be OKC -3.5

[Dex]

Spurs have been one of the top three point shooting teams for a decade.

If their plan is to stick Ibaka in the paint and let us launch, then I like our odds.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lmao Vegas is so predictable

"After being blown out in a third straight visit to San Antonio, the Oklahoma City Thunder opened as 3.5-point favorites over the Spurs for Saturday night’s Game 6."

[ezau]

I understand OKC lose efficiency on post D but that's not like we have been a post team all year long like Memphis.

I still think what make us going is P&R, drive and 3s. That's what won game 1, 2 and 5. That's what was well defended in game 3 and 4 and I don't think the extra points from the post would make up for what we lost in game 3 and 4 when Ibaka was in the paint all night long.

That being said, the most important is still shooters choking or not (Danny Green I'm talking about you). We'll know soon enough

Dude, Duncan singlehandedly carried the Spurs in OT through postups. Never doubt Tim Duncan again, son.

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Dude, Duncan singlehandedly carried the Spurs in OT through postups. Never doubt Tim Duncan again, son. ezau, you must be Paul Pierce because you are The Truth

[Russ]

I think that Brooks overplaying his starters will cause OKC to lose the second half of tonight's game. I believe spurtech09 is right, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is finally the close game of the series. Not all adjustments work, I don't see where Scott Brooks has another adjustment. Starting Matt Bonner, after he hasn't started all year, was a very gutsy move by Coach Popovich.

No, you the truth!

[KenziE]

WOW 21 just shaaat all over you

[ezau]

ezau, you must be Paul Pierce because you are The Truth

lol