2014 NBA FINALS - Game 1: Heat @ Spurs

[SpurPadre]

Good vs. Evil
The rematch
Game 8
Let's fucking get some revenge!

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[servalli]

:ihit:flag:

[TXstbobcat]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!! Flying home to Texas tomorrow morning to go to games 1 and 2. I am so excited right now!!!!

[urunobili]

Padre :worthy:

[Mal]

Keep it going, son

[dg7md]

Just 4 more wins.

[NASpurs]

SpurPadre is like Atlas carrying Spurs nation

[.G.]

Thank you, Padre, for starting this thread. I feel good about GM1 now.

[timtonymanu]

The OP doing some work.

Can't believe the Spurs made it back here.

[noles1983]

keeping the streak alive OP :toast

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[100%duncan]

SpurPadre leading us to our 5th

[slick'81]

Keep it going padre spurs in 7

[lefty]

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[SpurPadre]

Gotta keep doing my part, tbh.

[SupremeGuy]

:flag:

[RD2191]

4th round exit:wakeup

[01Snake]

In on page 1!! Let's do this!!

[Sean Cagney]

Keep it up Padre, our best thing doing now.

[spurs10]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!! Flying home to Texas tomorrow morning to go to games 1 and 2. I am so excited right now!!!! Right on!!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

We might see the Oden-Duncan match-up that we've been waiting for since 07.

[r0drig0lac]

spurs in 5 http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/lobt.gif

[kingmalaki]

When do tickets go on sale? I see they start at the $245 range on the Spurs ticket resale site. How much have nosebleeds been going for at the regular ticket price?

[mavsfan1000]

Parker out for finals?

[TXstbobcat]

When do tickets go on sale? I see they start at the $245 range on the Spurs ticket resale site. How much have nosebleeds been going for at the regular ticket price?

stub hub has game 1 ticket starting at $302.

[BatManu20]

June 5th can't get here soon enough.

[emanueldavidginobili]

3rd time were going to be facing LeBron in the finals

[TheRemix]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcJ1lrllZ7o

[kingmalaki]

stub hub has game 1 ticket starting at $302.

It's $245 on the ticket resale site. My question is what is the face value for the Finals games, typically?

[TheRemix]

its going to be a long 5 days:(

[mavsfan1000]

its going to be a long 5 days:(
Hopefully long enough for Parker. But it might take a couple weeks for Parker to be back to normal. By which the Spurs will be fishing at that point. :lol

[TheRemix]

Hopefully long enough for Parker. But it might take a couple weeks for Parker to be back to normal. By which the Spurs will be fishing at that point. :lol well theres not much else to do after winning the championship

[mavsfan1000]

well theres not much else to do after winning the championship
Lebron will find plenty to do.

[LarryDavid]

It's $245 on the ticket resale site. My question is what is the face value for the Finals games, typically?

Last year paid around $300 face value each seat for games 3 and 4 for seats in the balcony.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

FUCK miami.

[kingmalaki]

Last year paid around $300 face value each seat for games 3 and 4 for seats in the balcony.

Wow, really. Dang. Thanks for the response. So the prices I'm seeing on ticketmaster in the $60-70 range must be for regular season prices or something.

[Beaverfuzz]

Wow, really. Dang. Thanks for the response. So the prices I'm seeing on ticketmaster in the $60-70 range must be for regular season prices or something.

That's probably for parking.

[kingmalaki]

That's probably for parking.

That's what they are showing for G1.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/san-antonio-spurs-nba-finals-home-san-antonio-texas-06-08-2014/event/0C004C72FC6B8898?artistid=806012&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7

They probably just haven't updated the pricing yet.

[SupremeGuy]

CoJo didn't look scared of the moment at all, in fact, he looked excited and hungry. If Parker can't go, he's a fine substitute.

[703 Spurz]

Hopefully long enough for Parker. But it might take a couple weeks for Parker to be back to normal. By which the Spurs will be fishing at that point. :lol

Are you actually talking shit? I can't tell because it would make no sense coming from a god damn Mavericks fan in 2014.

[spursparker9]

Wow this is fast.

Thought we can have a breathe out moment first.

[TampaDude]

its going to be a long 5 days:(

But a sweet 5 days. :hat

[mavsfan1000]

Are you actually talking shit? I can't tell because it would make no sense coming from a god damn Mavericks fan in 2014.
The fishing comment never gets old for any team that falls short. Btw at least we beat Heat. I see another heartbreaker for the Spurs coming up.

[pgardn]

So now we are going to play an actual team.

How do we adjust to playing a team...

[J_Paco]

The fishing comment never gets old for any team that falls short. Btw at least we beat Heat. I see another heartbreaker for the Spurs coming up.

I see your team's most bitter rival enjoying another trip to the NBA Finals. And that heartbreak will soon be turning to joy.

[Mikeanaro]

Fuck Miami.

[703 Spurz]

The fishing comment never gets old for any team that falls short. Btw at least we beat Heat. I see another heartbreaker for the Spurs coming up.

Oh you beat the Heat huh? They were obviously the same team back then and now. Dummy.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

But a sweet 5 days. :hat

I need the time to compose myself, tbh.

Fuck me for being so emotional about this team this year :lol

So damn proud!

[mavsfan1000]

I see your team's most bitter rival enjoying another trip to the NBA Finals. And that heartbreak will soon be turning to joy.
Enjoy the trip while it last. Just remember every trip comes to an end when playing Superfriends. Unless you are the 2011 Mavs. :)

[bigfan]

The East is a free ride all season long for the Heat every year; sure LeBron is great and he will get his but now its time for some payback.

[Jenks]

So now we are going to play an actual team.
Imagine if you just spent 6 weeks playing the Bobcats, Wizards, and the Indiana clown shoes

[J_Paco]

Enjoy the trip while it last. Just remember every trip comes to an end when playing Superfriends. Unless you are the 2011 Mavs. :)

:rolleyes:rolleyes

[noles1983]

fucking heat stole the ring last year, felt like this..

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[pgardn]

Imagine if you just spent 6 weeks playing the Bobcats, Wizards, and the Indiana clown shoes

Hibbert, Indiana clown shoes... I like that.

I love seeing guys over 7 feet constantly falling.

[gameFACE]

F.T.H.

Spurs in 6. I wish it could be Spurs in 5 so they could win it here but 6 is more likely. Whatever it takes!

[jag]

SpurPadre putting the team on his back again. No regard for human life. No regard for his gray-name status. He's ready for the bright lights. He's ready for primetime. His back's not getting tired, he's just getting started. NBA Finals here we come. Mama, there goes that man!

[ElNono]

SpurPadre putting the team on his back again. No regard for human life. No regard for his gray-name status. He's ready for the bright lights. He's ready for primetime. His back's not getting tired, he's just getting started. NBA Finals here we come. Mama, there goes that man!

[SilverSpur]

We got this. OKC was much tougher to get by than facing Miami. OKC was younger, taller, more athletic , shot blockers and had numbers.
After the big three Miami has nothing. Beasley, Ogden , Jones?, Hamilton?, Coles, Lewis.
Keep a man on Allen and Bosh at all times and let James get his and we will be Ok

[spurs10]

F.T.H.

Spurs in 6. I wish it could be Spurs in 5 so they could win it here but 6 is more likely. Whatever it takes! I've been thinking the same thing....

[Nathan89]

We got this. OKC was much tougher to get by than facing Miami. OKC was younger, taller, more athletic , shot blockers and had numbers.
After the big three Miami has nothing. Beasley, Ogden , Jones?, Hamilton?, Coles, Lewis.
Keep a man on Allen and Bosh at all times and let James get his and we will be Ok

The fact that you bring up Beasley, Oden, and Jone first shows how little you know about the Heat. Chalmers, Cole, Allen, Battier, Lewis, Birdman, can all contribute for the Heat. Ray Allen isn't the only one on their team that can hit shots.

[ElNono]

We got this. OKC was much tougher to get by than facing Miami. OKC was younger, taller, more athletic , shot blockers and had numbers.
After the big three Miami has nothing. Beasley, Ogden , Jones?, Hamilton?, Coles, Lewis.
Keep a man on Allen and Bosh at all times and let James get his and we will be Ok

Miami is the back to back champ, and they're the favorites here... I like our chances, and I hope Tony is allright, but let's not get it twisted...

[RD2191]

Miami is the back to back champ, and they're the favorites here... I like our chances, and I hope Tony is allright, but let's not get it twisted...

[Malik Hairston]

On paper, the Heat are much less intimidating than OKC, especially in regards to matching up with the Spurs, obviously..

They are a much more organized team, though, with the best player in the world and a solid system, unlike OKC..

Still, everybody on ST knows how much I love Lebron and I've never doubted the Heat(even when they were 9-8, even when they were down 3-2 to Boston, etc), but I'd be very surprised if the Spurs lose this series..

[Capster]

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[Baam]

The Spurs are banged up tbh... It's the main worry, the Heat came out of the East unscathed and well rested...

[SpurPadre]

SpurPadre putting the team on his back again. No regard for human life. No regard for his gray-name status. He's ready for the bright lights. He's ready for primetime. His back's not getting tired, he's just getting started. NBA Finals here we come. Mama, there goes that man!

KD just called me and said I'm the real MVP, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

The Spurs are banged up tbh... It's the main worry, the Heat came out of the East unscathed and well rested...

Not true, birdfucker is dinged up and so is allen.

[Nathan89]

Spurs without Parker > Pacers.

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[Prime Time]

Green to break his own record tbh

[Arcadian]

I feel good about this one. Everything is aligned to favor the Spurs. They are a slightly better team from last year, Miami is slightly worse, the Spurs have games 1/2/5/7 at home, and they are the more motivated team. We got this.

[Prime Time]

Spurs are going to need some Kawhip in this series. LeBron on Parker really slowed down the offense in games 6/7, I don't see why the Heat wouldn't do it again. But if Kawhi can make Chalmers or Wade pay every single time, it could be the difference maker.

[heyheymymy]

In 1984, the Celtics and Lakers did battle in that year's NBA Finals. The Celtics were 62-20 during the regular season while the Lakers were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in David Stern, replacing Larry O'Brien on April 1, 1984. The Finals that season was also the last time the Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 format before going to the 2-3-2 format in 1985.


In 2014, the Spurs and Heat will do battle in this year's NBA Finals. The Spurs were 62-20 during the regular season and the Heat were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in Adam Silver on February 1, replacing David Stern. This Finals will be, for the first time since 1984, using the 2-2-1-1-1 format.

from espn

[NRHector]

Not true, birdfucker is dinged up and so is allen.

So is Wade's knee

[T Park]

The fishing comment never gets old for any team that falls short. Btw at least we beat Heat. I see another heartbreaker for the Spurs coming up.

What? Im sorry, cant hear what your saying, seeing as you've not witnessed a game worth a shit in 4 weeks.

[T Park]

In 1984, the Celtics and Lakers did battle in that year's NBA Finals. The Celtics were 62-20 during the regular season while the Lakers were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in David Stern, replacing Larry O'Brien on April 1, 1984. The Finals that season was also the last time the Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 format before going to the 2-3-2 format in 1985.


In 2014, the Spurs and Heat will do battle in this year's NBA Finals. The Spurs were 62-20 during the regular season and the Heat were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in Adam Silver on February 1, replacing David Stern. This Finals will be, for the first time since 1984, using the 2-2-1-1-1 format.

from espn



whoa.....

[heyheymymy]

whoa.....

mind = blown, that's pretty crazy, right?

http://ampp3d.mirror.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Tim-and-Eric-Space-Explosions.gif

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Let's do this!! :flag:

[Tuddy]

Diaw against Lewis/Battier is the mismatch we should exploit. He could score on those 2 whenever he wanted

[Nathan89]

I expect Diaw to go fuckin nuts in this series.

[AusEM]

Spurs are going to need some Kawhip in this series. LeBron on Parker really slowed down the offense in games 6/7, I don't see why the Heat wouldn't do it again. But if Kawhi can make Chalmers or Wade pay every single time, it could be the difference maker.
Didn't the Heat switch to LeBron on Manu for game 6?

[Prime Time]

Didn't the Heat switch to LeBron on Manu for game 6?
Did he? I don't remember all too well tbh, I sort of blurred that game from my memory. the only thing I remember from 6 were the final 2 minutes of regulation & how Duncan/Kawhi dominated throughout the game.

Still though, Kawhi's production will be huge as a 2nd/3rd punch on the perimeter. Same goes for Diaw attacking the post, something I don't recall him doing often in the first last year.

[Prime Time]

Who guards Bosh? If I remember correctly, Duncan took him on last year. But I think Pop should keep Duncan in the paint to contest any inside shots, seeing how it worked well against OKC.

Splitter isn't very good at closing out, he's more of a one-on-one defensive player. Diaw is the more likeable option, but I doubt he's fast enough. Dare I say Bonner? :lmao

No, seriously, it's probably going to be Diaw.


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On a side note, is anyone else getting really fucking nervous the more they think about this series? Bosh, Allen, Battier, Chalmers, Cole.. so many players that can just explode from downtown.

[Spur|n|Austin]

We ready we ready

[Robz4000]

Keep doing work OP. Lead us to the promised land.

[AusEM]

Did he? I don't remember all too well tbh, I sort of blurred that game from my memory. the only thing I remember from 6 were the final 2 minutes of regulation & how Duncan/Kawhi dominated throughout the game.

Still though, Kawhi's production will be huge as a 2nd/3rd punch on the perimeter. Same goes for Diaw attacking the post, something I don't recall him doing often in the first last year.

I remember seeing the switch and thinking "ok, Manu goes from playing against the bench to being guarded by LeBron. Not good". I could be wrong, though. I only watched that game once.

[benstanfield]

Diaw on Lebron stay home on everyone else. Lebron is a slashing PF at this point. He's shooting 37% of his shots from 0-3 feet and converting them at an absurd 81%. I don't have the numbers but I would guess that these aren't post ups but dribble drives. The Heat are basically spacing teams out with 4 shooters and either forcing teams to collapse the paint or letting Lebron drive 1on1 against Paul George, Paul Pierce, etc. Kawhi and Danny are excellent perimeter defenders but Lebron doesn't hurt you from the perimeter. Boris Diaw is perhaps the only true PF in the league capable of staying in front of Lebron on the perimeter. You can give him relatively open midrange jumpers but cut off his drives and make them go to their other options. I think this could really throw a wrench in Miami's absurdly efficient offense.

It's weird to say but IMO Boris will once again be the key to this series.

[dg7md]

The Spurs are banged up tbh... It's the main worry, the Heat came out of the East unscathed and well rested...

5 days off will do wonders.

[spursparker9]

Can Tiago be a factor in this series?

Treat Bosh like a Dirk/Aldridge and let Tiago guard him. Kawhi on Lebron and mix it up with Diaw.

Green on Wade. I hope that Green won't fall for Wade's pump fakes

[Nathan89]

Can Tiago be a factor in this series?

Treat Bosh like a Dirk/Aldridge and let Tiago guard him. Kawhi on Lebron and mix it up with Diaw.

Green on Wade. I hope that Green won't fall for Wade's pump fakes

Tiago ability to play defense isn't the problem. The problem is he'll hurt the spacing on offense. Making it significantly more difficult to score in the paint.

[spursparker9]

Pop better show Tiago that EPIC Block that Lebron had on him.

[hooperflash]

Melissa, tbh.

[ace3g]

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[BillMc]

In 1984, the Celtics and Lakers did battle in that year's NBA Finals. The Celtics were 62-20 during the regular season while the Lakers were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in David Stern, replacing Larry O'Brien on April 1, 1984. The Finals that season was also the last time the Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 format before going to the 2-3-2 format in 1985.


In 2014, the Spurs and Heat will do battle in this year's NBA Finals. The Spurs were 62-20 during the regular season and the Heat were 54-28. The NBA welcomed a new commissioner in Adam Silver on February 1, replacing David Stern. This Finals will be, for the first time since 1984, using the 2-2-1-1-1 format.

from espn

bizarre

[spursparker9]

Can Daye guard Lebron?

Just a thought after seeing Pop put Marco on KD.

[TampaDude]

Pop better show Tiago that EPIC Block that Lebron had on him.

You mean that block when we were already down by 19? Yeah, that was a real game-changer. :lol

[spursparker9]

You mean that block when we were already down by 19? Yeah, that was a real game-changer. :lol

Lol now that I think of it. There should be enough video material to do a mixtape of Tiago getting rejected.

From Centers to Point Guards :lol

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)Pretty cool opening career for Kawhi Leonard in first 3 years. 3 straight Conference Finals & 2 NBA Finals. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs)

[spursparker9]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)Pretty cool opening career for Kawhi Leonard in first 3 years. 3 straight Conference Finals & 2 NBA Finals. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs)



Could have gone to the Finals in 2012 too if not for fucking Thunderefs in game 6.

[EVAY]

KD just called me and said I'm the real MVP, tbh.

And he was right!!!

Finally getting your due, man!:tu But that was for WCF - deliver us from the evil heat, now, Saviour!!:worthy:

[BillMc]

LOL all those sportswriters (and advertising execs) who lament that Lebron never faced Kobe in the finals, when Lebron will have faced Duncan 3 times....

[EVAY]

Spurs are a better team this year than last, imo.

Even if Parker doesn't start the series (which he likely will), we have a better chance without him than we did last year.

- This year, Splitter is better than he was last year ( recent games against OKC notwhithstanding).

- Kawhi is far better than he was last year

- Diaw is immeasurably better than he was last year

- Mills is better than he was last year

- Manu has better judgement than he did last year.

- Pop will likely leave Duncan in during the last 30 seconds if it is a close game this year.

I know that the Heat is a harder foe than we have seen. They have the best bball player in the universe, they play good team basketball, they play smart defense…


…but I really like our chances this year. And if it is not to be - I'm still more proud of this Spurs team than anyone has ever been of any team in history.

[Capster]

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[LakerHater]

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[hommeaetage]

One of the worst rebounding team in the league. Spurs need to absolutely kill them on the boards in every game!

[Knoxxx]

Miami is the back to back champ, and they're the favorites here... I like our chances, and I hope Tony is allright, but let's not get it twisted...

I feel you but the Spurs are 3.5 favorites in Game 1 and have home court. There are plenty of folks that consider S.A. the favorite, Miami as favorite feels more like a casual fan take. Oh, that's right the Spurs Big 3 are done I keep forgetting! :lol

Anyone got the Vegas odds on winning the series?

[LakerHater]

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[Prime Time]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)Pretty cool opening career for Kawhi Leonard in first 3 years. 3 straight Conference Finals & 2 NBA Finals. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs)


Shiiiit, Cory did the same thing.

[cd021]

Didn't the Heat switch to LeBron on Manu for game 6?
he guarded Green for most of 6 and 7. Miami is going to stay at home on Green this time.

[cd021]

One of the worst rebounding team in the league. Spurs need to absolutely kill them on the boards in every game!
i think we were actually worse than them this season. We are a better defensive team.

[hommeaetage]

i think we were actually worse than them this season. We are a better defensive team.

No, we were 12th in the league while they were ranked dead last in the regular season. For the playoffs, we are 5th beast while they are still ranked dead last

[Chris]

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[moisaenz]

Hey does anyone have a link to that article everyone was talking about that was real long? that had all those takes from ex-spurs?

[KaiRMD1]

Finally got our game 8, ol' sports

[cd021]

No, we were 12th in the league while they were ranked dead last in the regular season. For the playoffs, we are 5th beast while they are still ranked dead last
advanced stat? someone posted a screenshot that shows both teams at 36.5 a boards game

[xxbriguyxx]

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[hater]

Sure spurs are a better team than lasf year. But so are the Heat. Better Lebron, healthier Wade even Yoshi is playing better. Sorry folks for those who think this is going to be easy you are in for a rude awakening.

[hommeaetage]

advanced stat? someone posted a screenshot that shows both teams at 36.5 a boards game

Heat averaged 36.9 boards a game while we averaged 43.3 during the regular season
I checked both espn and nba.com

[spurraider21]

advanced stat? someone posted a screenshot that shows both teams at 36.5 a boards game
that was only in their 2 head to head meetings

[boutons_deux]

James, Duncan to settle score in NBA finals face off

Over the last 10 seasons, only one NBA player has been part of more wins than LeBron James (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/LeBron+James).


Tim Duncan is anticipating a different outcome in the NBA Finals this...


Tim Duncan explains why he believes the San Antonio Spurs are ready to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
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Tim Duncan explains why he believes the San Antonio Spurs are ready to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.


His name is Tim Duncan (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/Tim+Duncan).

Their numbers over that decade are incredibly similar. Duncan has appeared in 622 regular-season and playoff victories, James has played in 621. Duncan is shooting 50.2 percent from the field, James is shooting 50 percent. Duncan has won three championships over that stretch, James has two.

Plus, when facing each other in the NBA Finals (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/National+Basketball+Association), both has won one, lost one.

Here comes the tiebreaker – a Finals rematch that will have high expectations.

Miami (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/Miami+Heat) and San Antonio (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/San+Antonio+Spurs) are the league's last two teams standing for the second consecutive year, their next chapter starting on the Spurs' home floor Thursday night. The Heat won a wild series last season for their second straight championship, needing a frantic rally to avoid elimination in Game 6 and then riding the strength of a 37-point, 12-rebound effort from James to top the Spurs in Game 7.

"I think our guys, they actually grew from the loss last year," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/Gregg+Popovich) said. "I call it fortitude. I think they showed an unbelievable amount of fortitude. If I can compliment my own team humbly, to have that tough loss, especially the Game 6 and not have a pity party and come back this year and get back to the same position, I think that's fortitude."
It's the league's first Finals rematch since Chicago and Utah played in 1997 and 1998.

The teams have actually played three times since last season's classic series ended, twice in the regular season, another being a preseason meeting in Miami where the Spurs acknowledged that the pain of losing Game 7 on that floor was still real.

Then again, it's almost like they wanted to feel that hurt at times. Popovich showed the Spurs clips of Games 6 and 7 early in training camp this season, not so much to open old wounds but rather speed up the healing process.

"We were just trying to put it away, just get over that part of it, learn from it, and move forward from there," Duncan said.

Move forward, they did.

San Antonio won 62 games in the regular season, the best record in the league. One of those wins was a 24-point romp over Miami, on the same floor where this series will start on Thursday.

The Heat know what wanting revenge feels like. They lost the 2011 NBA Finals to Dallas (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/Dallas+Mavericks), then opened the following season on the Mavericks' floor and simply blew them away.
Heat forward Chris Bosh (http://www.csmonitor.com/tags/topic/Chris+Bosh) called it "extra motivation" for the Spurs.

"It's just something that we have to deal with, and we know that they're going to be very passionate, and they're going to play some good basketball," Bosh said. "So whoever we play, we just have to continue to keep our approach the same and play good basketball."

While the Spurs were punching their ticket by ousting Oklahoma City from the West finals on Saturday night, the Heat were getting a day off. James was taking his kids to see X-Men. James Jones went to a home-improvement store for some supplies. Bosh insisted he was going to do as little as possible, and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra isn't summoning his team to practice again until Monday.

By then, James will be locked in on the Spurs.

"It hasn't really hit us that much yet because I think we're in it," James said Friday night after Miami beat Indiana and clinched its fourth consecutive East championship. "I think it will once we're done and we're able to look back at what we were able to accomplish as players, as a franchise. I think that's when it will really hit us. We definitely don't take it for granted to be in this position."
So for the next few days, all the highlights of last year's finals will be played over and over again.

The shot by Tony Parker – who missed the second half of Saturday night's game with a left ankle injury – to win Game 1 in Miami for the Spurs. James' twirl-on-the-rim dunk as the Heat pulled away in Game 2. San Antonio sharpshooter Danny Green's Finals-record 3-point display. Bosh's rebound that led to Ray Allen's shot that saved Miami's season in Game 6. The yellow rope, the precursor to a Spurs celebration that never happened.

All made for an epic series.

The encore could be even better.

"Obviously we are very happy and pleased with the season we have had so far, but we are not by any means satisfied," Green said. "We know we have a lot of work to do against a very good team. There is a reason why they're back there and are two-time champs. We have our work cut out for us, but we are happy with going back – just not satisfied."

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2014/0601/James-Duncan-to-settle-score-in-NBA-finals-face-off

[ace3g]

Spurs vs Heat: March 6th, 2014



STARTERS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


Tim Duncan (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/215/tim-duncan), PF
33
9-13
0-0
5-5
2
9
11
2
0
1
3
4
+7
23


Boris Diaw (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2167/boris-diaw), PF
37
5-5
2-2
4-5
2
6
8
5
1
0
4
1
+23
16


Kawhi Leonard (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6450/kawhi-leonard), SF
30
4-13
1-4
2-2
0
5
5
0
5
0
1
4
+6
11


Tony Parker (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1015/tony-parker), PG
31
6-14
0-0
5-6
0
1
1
4
2
0
2
0
+11
17


Danny Green (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3988/danny-green), SG
21
2-8
2-6
0-0
0
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
+10
6


BENCH
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


Aron Baynes (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2968439/aron-baynes), PF
2
0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
+8
0


Matt Bonner (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1996/matt-bonner), PF
2
1-1
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
+8
2


Austin Daye (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3976/austin-daye), SF
2
2-2
2-2
0-0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
+8
6


Tiago Splitter (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3233/tiago-splitter), C
19
2-4
0-0
3-4
0
2
2
4
0
1
1
0
+12
7


Patty Mills (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills), PG
17
3-6
2-5
1-2
2
8
10
4
0
0
1
0
+15
9


Cory Joseph (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6446/cory-joseph), PG
4
0-2
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
+6
0


Marco Belinelli (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3190/marco-belinelli), SG
22
3-5
0-2
2-2
0
2
2
3
0
0
1
2
-4
8


Manu Ginobili (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/272/manu-ginobili), SG
20
3-6
0-2
0-0
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
4
+10
6


TOTALS

FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF

PTS



40-79
9-23
22-26
8
37
45
30
9
5
17
17

111



50.6%
39.1%
84.6%







STARTERS
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


Shane Battier (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/976/shane-battier), SF
16
0-1
0-1
0-0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
-7
0


LeBron James (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james), SF
38
6-18
0-3
7-9
3
5
8
7
2
0
5
5
-10
19


Chris Bosh (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1977/chris-bosh), C
35
10-16
1-2
3-3
2
5
7
1
2
0
3
0
-14
24


Mario Chalmers (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3419/mario-chalmers), PG
27
2-7
1-1
0-0
0
2
2
3
2
1
4
5
-21
5


Dwyane Wade (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1987/dwyane-wade), SG
36
7-15
0-1
2-3
0
3
3
7
1
0
2
2
-8
16


BENCH
MIN
FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


Udonis Haslem (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2184/udonis-haslem), PF
2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-8
0


Chris Andersen (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1135/chris-andersen), PF
17
2-3
0-0
2-2
2
4
6
0
1
0
1
4
-13
6


Rashard Lewis (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/469/rashard-lewis), PF
2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-8
0


Michael Beasley (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3418/michael-beasley), SF
21
5-10
1-1
0-0
1
5
6
0
1
1
1
1
-4
11


Greg Oden (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3225/greg-oden), C
6
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
-2
0


Toney Douglas (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3979/toney-douglas), PG
2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-8
0


Norris Cole (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6431/norris-cole), PG
18
0-4
0-1
0-0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
-6
0


Ray Allen (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/9/ray-allen), SG
22
2-5
1-3
1-1
0
1
1
5
0
1
3
1
-11
6


TOTALS

FGM-A
3PM-A
FTM-A
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF

PTS



34-79
4-13
15-18
8
28
36
25
10
4
20
22

87



43.0%
30.8%
83.3%

[Quiet Strength]

Marc Stein: "NBA teams to suffer regular-season sweep of 0-4 (or worse) were 0-25 all time in best-of-7 playoff matchups against that same team until ..."

Interesting. The spurs and the heat are the first two teams to win.

[cd021]

Heat averaged 36.9 boards a game while we averaged 43.3 during the regular season
I checked both espn and nba.com
I stand corrected.

[cd021]

Can Daye guard Lebron?

Just a thought after seeing Pop put Marco on KD.
He's been in street clothes. No way he's jump into the rotation. Green, Diaw and Leonard can cover him.

Most teams really don't have more than 1 player.

[cd021]

that was only in their 2 head to head meetings
my mistake

[ezau]

Boris Diaw must have a tremendous series for the Spurs to win.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs had a 37 point quarter against Miami in San Antonio this year. I can see that happen again.

[hommeaetage]

I've watched every Heat playoffs game this year and I can say while Wade seems to be healthy, they are not the same team they used to be. Yes they are the 2 times defending champs and they have the best player and the world along with cast full of shooters, but they do not play (or probably no longer can) that type of defense anymore. As of late, they play it in spurts where they need to make a run, but it usually last 3-4 mins a quarter. I don't know if it's the fact that they haven't really been challenged in the East, but I think if the Spurs can counter those spurts they'll have a good chance

[Prime Time]

they do not play (or probably no longer can) that type of defense anymore. it usually last 3-4 mins a quarter.
To be fair, Miami doesn't need to play defense in the east.. the rim does that for them.

[cjw]

He's been in street clothes. No way he's jump into the rotation. Green, Diaw and Leonard can cover him.

Most teams really don't have anyone

Fixed

[apalisoc_9]

Out of topic, but when is the NBA going to announce the All-NBA team and All-Defensive team?

[heyheymymy]

Out of topic, but when is the NBA going to announce the All-NBA team and All-Defensive team?

waaay late on those, whats the deal?

[icem]

at first i thought the spurs would win this easily, now im not so sure. ive been watching the replays of miami against the pacers the two guys that kind of worry me are bosh and rashard lewis who could be an ex factor. they had hibbert befuddled trying to protect the rim and still get a hand up when bosh was stretching the floor. miami literally puts five 3pt shooters on the floor at a time sometimes. i wondering if it will force us to play small because miami plays small ball better than anyone.

[spurraider21]

whats scary about LeBron instead of Durant is that when he's touching the ball, all 5 Heat players become instant threats to score. you will have Wade making savvy cuts at the right time, etc. its like magic with a more dominant scoring ability

[dg7md]

I wasn't that confident in the series last year, tbh. This year, though, I think we got it. The way we're playing and how much drive I know these guys have for this, and with home court, I think we've got the best shot out of anybody to take out Miami, who are most definitely not unbeatable.

We just need to win the games at home, that's all, that's all we need to do. Maybe one on the road just to ensure it, but I can see this series shaping out like the OKC one where we lose all but one on the road.

If we found a way to beat OKC, then we can do this. OKC presents much more issues for us than Miami does.

[dg7md]

Hey does anyone have a link to that article everyone was talking about that was real long? that had all those takes from ex-spurs?

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10955188/gregg-popovich-tim-duncan-stories

[mclinejr]

I'm still in amazement that the Spurs are back in the finals. It's such a surreal feeling.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Marc Stein: "NBA teams to suffer regular-season sweep of 0-4 (or worse) were 0-25 all time in best-of-7 playoff matchups against that same team until ..."

Interesting. The spurs and the heat are the first two teams to win.

PJ Carlesimo brought that up before the WCF. Miami had beaten Brooklyn and the Spurs were gearing up for OKC, and when asked to predict a series winner he immediately acknowledged the 4-0 season series in favor of the Thunder, mentioned that Miami had become the first team to break the series losing streak, and added "What are the odds of it happening twice in the same year?"

[DBMethos]

I'm still in amazement that the Spurs are back in the finals. It's such a surreal feeling.

Crazy that's it's the first time they've done it back-to-back. Hoping for a different outcome though, obviously.

[Texas_Ranger]

So whol'll start for the Heat on the PF position? Lewis, Haslem, Battier, James???

[look_at_g_shred]

Just hit me..... We back in dis bitch! Still can't believe we beat the Thunder.

[Dex]

I wasn't that confident in the series last year, tbh. This year, though, I think we got it. The way we're playing and how much drive I know these guys have for this, and with home court, I think we've got the best shot out of anybody to take out Miami, who are most definitely not unbeatable.

We just need to win the games at home, that's all, that's all we need to do. Maybe one on the road just to ensure it, but I can see this series shaping out like the OKC one where we lose all but one on the road.

If we found a way to beat OKC, then we can do this. OKC presents much more issues for us than Miami does.

Agreed on most counts. Oklahoma City worried me more, on paper, than Miami does this season. The Spurs have also spent the last month honing their reflexes to tough playoff battles. They've endured a Danger Room gauntlet including the pesky defense of the Mavs, the versatility of the Trailblazers, and the pure athleticism of OKC (not to mention their raucous home arena which Miami won't be able to match). Meanwhile, the Heat have been resting on their laurels and have yet to face a legitimate test (let's be serious...there is no way Indiana was winning that series).

[apalisoc_9]

Wow Imagine winning this year and Timmy and manu returning to try to help this team win another tittle and finally defend a tittle...

[DBMethos]

Agreed on most counts. Oklahoma City worried me more, on paper, than Miami does this season. The Spurs have also spent the last month honing their reflexes to tough playoff battles. They've endured a Danger Room gauntlet including the pesky defense of the Mavs, the versatility of the Trailblazers, and the pure athleticism of OKC (not to mention their raucous home arena which Miami won't be able to match). Meanwhile, the Heat have been resting on their laurels and have yet to face a legitimate test (let's be serious...there is no way Indiana was winning that series).

Mission FTT accomplished. Time for FTH?

[eDizzle20]

This year's Spurs team is so much more battled tested than last year's. Dallas played very good defense and spaced the floor very well. I've always considered OKC to be the toughest matchup for the Spurs. Their athleticism and length have always been an issue. Can't wait for game 1. Go Spurs Go

[boutons_deux]

I don't want to think how devastated the Spurs will be, AGAIN, if they don't Beat The Heat.

[BlackBellamy]

http://i.imgur.com/UVWqz0vl.jpg

Fuck the Heat, Fuck Miami, Fuck the King.

[ace3g]

ESPNSteinLine (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNSteinLine) Marc Stein
RT @EthanJSkolnick (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick): LeBron on Spurs: "They don't like us. I can sense that from Tim's comments the past couple days."

ESPNSteinLine (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNSteinLine) Marc Stein
RT @EthanJSkolnick (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick): LeBron on Spurs: "They wanted us. They got us."

[ace3g]

Ethan J. Skolnick@EthanJSkolnick · 1m (http://www.spurstalk.com/EthanJSkolnick/status/473523043307110400)Bosh on Duncan's comments: "It's a little different, but we love it for extra motivation."

[Mikeanaro]

Easy to say that from behind refs Lebum pussy paper champ.

[DesignatedT]

This is going to be a hell of a series

[spursparker9]

ESPNSteinLine (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNSteinLine) Marc Stein
RT @EthanJSkolnick (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick): LeBron on Spurs: "They don't like us. I can sense that from Tim's comments the past couple days."

ESPNSteinLine (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNSteinLine) Marc Stein
RT @EthanJSkolnick (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick): LeBron on Spurs: "They wanted us. They got us."


Fuck Lebrick !

[look_at_g_shred]

James playing innocent :lol

[Anonymous Cowherd]

"They wanted us. They got us"

Like it's the first round :lol:

It's the Finals! You made it out of the East!

[davidbowie]

i hope the spurs win

[dbreiden83080]

ESPNSteinLine (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNSteinLine) Marc Stein
RT @EthanJSkolnick (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick): LeBron on Spurs: "They don't like us. I can sense that from Tim's comments the past couple days."

ESPNSteinLine (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNSteinLine) Marc Stein
RT @EthanJSkolnick (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick): LeBron on Spurs: "They wanted us. They got us."


:lol Lebron trying to drum up hate from nothing. You beat them last year in a series the Heat should have lost.. It's just about competition..

[LakerHater]

Hes jus tryin to motivate himself!

Jus shows he mentally weak.

[Kawhi]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO-JzGa7dr0&feature=youtu.be

[SpurPadre]

I just heard a little bit of SVP and Russilo on ESPN Radio and they had Windhorst on. He was asked what the players felt about what TD said and he said that Lebron told him he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in TD saying that but that he's going to use it as extra motivation. You'd think TD said he wanted to fuck their mothers or something. I think Stephenson just made him extra-sensitive and deep down inside he knows the heat were hand-gifted the title last year.

[Mikeanaro]

I just heard a little bit of SVP and Russilo on ESPN Radio and they had Windhorst on. He was asked what the players felt about what TD said and he said that Lebron told him he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in TD saying that but that he's going to use it as extra motivation. You'd think TD said he wanted to fuck their mothers or something. I think Stephenson just made him extra-sensitive and deep down inside he knows the heat were hand-gifted the title last year.
Paper champ blues
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtpAM-VHMq8/T2fYtwOU7nI/AAAAAAAAM0k/nrCYsSz0lOU/s400/rockyv+tommy+gun+vs+rocky+balboa+street+fight.png

[RD2191]

I'm not a big fan of Duncans comment, hopefully we win, because if we lose, damn.:lol

[BatManu20]

Series can't start soon enough. ESPN is almost unwatchable right now with all the hype and drama they're trying to build around this series.

[westbound17]

Goodluck Spurs! Hopefully Tony is okay. Unleash Marco! :D

[spurs10]

Is Lebron referring to Tim saying "We'll do it this time." What the hell is supposed to say?

[daslicer]

Is Lebron referring to Tim saying "We'll do it this time." What the hell is supposed to say?

Its pretty annoying but they are trying to find retarded reasons to psyche themselves up to play the Spurs.

[Texas_Ranger]

lol LeBron... When you're sayin how you gonna win 7 championships it's OK to talk.

[Brazil]

I just heard a little bit of SVP and Russilo on ESPN Radio and they had Windhorst on. He was asked what the players felt about what TD said and he said that Lebron told him he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in TD saying that but that he's going to use it as extra motivation. You'd think TD said he wanted to fuck their mothers or something. I think Stephenson just made him extra-sensitive and deep down inside he knows the heat were hand-gifted the title last year.

Thanks god Parker did not make that comment we would have 50 threads calling him out

[dbreiden83080]

Series can't start soon enough. ESPN is almost unwatchable right now with all the hype and drama they're trying to build around this series.

Nah the rest is good for Tony so Thursday it is..

[ThePop]

http://i59.tinypic.com/smsi6g.jpg

[Kawhi]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdGBq2-odU

[spursparker9]

lol LeBron... When you're sayin how you gonna win 7 championships it's OK to talk.

:lol League should play that video when one day LeBrick is giving his Hall of Fame speech.

There is hell no way he is going to win 8 championships

[spurs10]

Its pretty annoying but they are trying to find retarded reasons to psyche themselves up to play the Spurs.
"We'll do it this time" is exactly what Tim should be thinking and saying. FTH big time!!

[SpurPadre]

Thanks god Parker did not make that comment we would have 50 threads calling him out

Just you wait, by Game 3, TP will openly wonder why the heat keep leaving Mills open, lol.

[ElNono]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdGBq2-odU

awesome! thanks for sharing!

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdGBq2-odU

Really enjoyed that! THanks!:toast

[benstanfield]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdGBq2-odU

Cool vid but that is the stupidest fucking song I have ever heard in my life. There is not enough molly on this planet to make that listenable...

[Sean Cagney]

Cool vid but that is the stupidest fucking song I have ever heard in my life. There is not enough molly on this planet to make that listenable...

Yep I loved the video but the song was bad! I still found a way to enjoy it though.

[spurraider21]

that video would be sick if it had music

[LakerHater]

http://i62.tinypic.com/16bexhw.jpg

[dg7md]

Duncan didn't even say anything bad at all! He's saying that he believes his team will win... so the fuck what? He's supposed to think that.

It's nothing like Jason Terry's NBA championship tattoo before the Finals, and he ended up being right, fortunately for him. :lol

The Heat are too sensitive tbh... not surprising, they're used to everyone bowing and kissing their feet.

[heyheymymy]

It's nothing like Jason Terry's NBA championship tattoo before the Finals, and he ended up being right, fortunately for him. :lol



didn't he "update" the tat when he joined the celtics, and ended up being WRONG! lol

[dg7md]

didn't he "update" the tat when he joined the celtics, and ended up being WRONG! lol

He might have, yeah. I lost track of his tattoo life. :lol

But he was indeed right about it the year he got it though. http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6592221

[said7]

Put Splitter on Bosh. KL on wade. Let Lebron go HAM. Series won.

[Cloud786]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10415698_10152351435898463_7496634307450415464_n.j pg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpK0dQtCUAI_CWx.png

[look_at_g_shred]

Duncan didn't even say anything bad at all! He's saying that he believes his team will win... so the fuck what? He's supposed to think that.

It's nothing like Jason Terry's NBA championship tattoo before the Finals, and he ended up being right, fortunately for him. :lol

The Heat are too sensitive tbh... not surprising, they're used to everyone bowing and kissing their feet.
I believe that tattoo was done before the season even started :lol

[ceperez]

Put Splitter on Bosh. KL on wade. Let Lebron go HAM. Series won.

Agree. Let LeBron beat you from the 3 point line. His 3 pt percentage is .379.

[dg7md]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10415698_10152351435898463_7496634307450415464_n.j pg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpK0dQtCUAI_CWx.png

:lmao "The Next Chicago Bulls"
:lmao Hated by the entire country but the home state

[Kawhi]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/b68cd8b35e01c0264d57a2f937d466fc/tumblr_n6l0ql8pE41rlhafro1_500.jpg

[RD2191]

Gotta do it for the US of A.

[TVI]

Agree. Let LeBron beat you from the 3 point line. His 3 pt percentage is .379.
That's actually pretty good. Not legendary, but more than respectable.

[Jenks]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpK0dQtCUAI_CWx.png
Haven't seen a map like that since Reagan ran for President

[Dimes]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpK0dQtCUAI_CWx.png

:rollin:rollin:rollin

[DBMethos]

It's official: the world NEEDS the Spurs to beat the Heat.

[EVAY]

Thanks god Parker did not make that comment we would have 50 threads calling him out

Dear god, yes!!

[EVAY]

I think that Tim will just use LeBron's comments as more (unneeded) fuel for his own fire. LeBron acts as though the fact that he is pissed or disappointed or whatever should be an intimidation factor (as in 'don't poke the bear'). Tim is, imo, so much stronger mentally than LeBron that I think he will just be even more committed to taking it to LeBron, just to show LeBron that he can't be intimidated.

[moisaenz]

Lebron is just trying to sell it.

[SpurPadre]

Wow, Colin Cowherd keeps saying the Spurs should take it in 5 and he's a confirmed Heat worshipper. It isn't reverse-jinx stuff either because he was laying out his reasonings for five minutes on the radio about it, emphasizing how the lack of competition on the East makes the Heat look better than they are at this point while the Spurs are battle-tested and better than they were last year.

[spurraider21]

That's strange coming from Colin. granted his basketball knowledge is terrible in general, but it's very odd to see him pick against Lebron, and that decisively.

[phxspurfan]

Holy crap Heat up by 15 and 3 fouls on Leonard and Green after 1 quarter!

[BatManu20]

This series is going to be heated tbh

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

[Old School 44]

I know Tony can use the rest, but are we there yet? Thursday can't get here soon enough! This game thread is going to have more post than a regular season game, before the game even starts.

[BatManu20]

Who do you think has the inevitable breakout series against us tbh? Chalmers, Battier, Haslem, Lewis, or Cole? Not considering Ray Allen cause you know he's going to hit some 3's.

Rashard Lewis found his rhythm against Indy and couldn't miss in games 5 & 6. But I could see Battier or Chalmers going off on us tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[Budkin]

Put Splitter on Bosh. KL on wade. Let Lebron go HAM. Series won.

Splitter on Bosh is going to be huge considering how well he covered Dirk.

[Budkin]

Wow, Colin Cowherd keeps saying the Spurs should take it in 5 and he's a confirmed Heat worshipper. It isn't reverse-jinx stuff either because he was laying out his reasonings for five minutes on the radio about it, emphasizing how the lack of competition on the East makes the Heat look better than they are at this point while the Spurs are battle-tested and better than they were last year.

Even more than Windhorst, Cowherd picking the Spurs is mind boggling especially considering the way he acted last year in the Finals.

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpO_rurCcAAuhAc.jpg:large

[SpurPadre]

Even more than Windhorst, Cowherd picking the Spurs is mind boggling especially considering the way he acted last year in the Finals.

Yeah, he went on to say that the Heat will come into the series thinking the Spurs are giving Lebron jumpers but that we'll surprise them by defending the perimeter and leaving TD and Splitter to dare Lebron and Wade to beat them by themselves.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpPX9nECMAAf7s0.jpg:large

[ace3g]

looks like Spurs are going with silver/black/gold shoes

Beli

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/983694_769038639793725_3295871608661159783_n.jpg

Manu:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpObtz-CUAEK9cN.jpg:large

[DesignatedT]

Manu rocking the Lebrons vs Lebron.

[Dex]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/151006410_Nuggets_Spurs_EvansCE392_0.jpg

On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder played a Game 6 for the ages. Going into hostile enemy territory where they had not won a game in over two seasons, playing with their most important player hobbled on the bench, facing a Game 7 which would have assuredly revived the “what if” whispers…Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili put the Spurs on their backs like they have done so many times before. It took a Ginobili turnaround-tres to get the Spurs to overtime, and a legendarily vintage Duncan performance to bring it home. One phenomenal defensive stop from Kawhi Leonard (who else?) and some garbage free throws later, and the Spurs vanquished the demons from Oklahoma City and now prepare for something that they have amazingly never before accomplished: their first return trip to the NBA Finals.

Last year, you could virtually feel the Spurs elation in making the Finals. Of course, it wasn't over-the-top or obnoxious in display (okay, maybe a little bit to non-Spur fans), but when the Spurs beat the Grizzlies, there was a small and much-deserved celebration on the court and in the locker room. As a fan, I shared in their joy at the time. A return to the Finals after a six-year absence is worth celebrating.

This year, though, something seems different. There was no celebration. There was no hooping and hollering and hugs at mid court. Instead there were the standard post-game high fives, and an awkward Western Conference Champions trophy presentation featuring players who seemed like they didn't really want to be there...like they have bigger things to be focused on.

It honestly reminded me of those 2005 and 2007 squads. They knew making the Finals just meant you still needed four more wins. They'd take care of business in the Western Conference Finals, walk off the court, and get ready for the next opponent.

Am I happy that the Spurs are back in the Finals? Of course. But happiness doesn’t properly describe the emotion I feel. There is an even bigger sense of satisfaction, even relief, in the fact that they've gotten themselves back to the precipice. They’ve earned their chance to avenge 6. And this time, they are not just happy to be there. They are on a mission.

Let the real season begin.

FTH.

5.

[Dex]

Mission FTT accomplished. Time for FTH?

You know it. :flag:

[boutons_deux]

boring Spurs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIYPXjIJ8FM

[spurraider21]

honestly, if you have to explain why you aren't boring... then you're probably boring

[BillMc]

honestly, if you have to explain why you aren't boring... then you're probably boring

Oh, stop quoting Confucius. :)

(Though its probably true.)

[heyheymymy]

You know it. :flag:

Dex is on a mission.

[MeloHype]

2013 finals Game 1 is on nbatv right now

[heyheymymy]

2013 finals Game 1 is on nbatv right now

parkers millisecond shot game

[heyheymymy]

..might cue that up right now actually

[westbound17]

As we can see in the game1 replay. Splitter is ineffective against the Heat, let's utilize Diaw more.

[spurraider21]

As we can see in the game1 replay. Splitter is ineffective against the Heat, let's utilize Diaw more.
Weird. When I was watching the game 5 replay, I saw OKC beating the Spurs. Funny how things can change, huh

[Prose]

Question guys? Only thing that worries me is in crutch time when Miami goes to their small line up (1.mario 2.wade 3.allen/James 4.james/battier/Lewis 5.bosh) how do the spurs match? With 4 shooters around James this spaces the floor and with duncan matched up with bosh on the perimeter there is no rim pretext or/rebounder. (1.parker 2. Green 3. Manu 4.kawahi/Diaw 5.TD/tiago) ...still,will be though to stop with no rim protection.

[said7]

Question guys? Only thing that worries me is in crutch time when Miami goes to their small line up (1.mario 2.wade 3.allen/James 4.james/battier/Lewis 5.bosh) how do the spurs match? With 4 shooters around James this spaces the floor and with duncan matched up with bosh on the perimeter there is no rim pretext or/rebounder. (1.parker 2. Green 3. Manu 4.kawahi/Diaw 5.TD/tiago) ...still,will be though to stop with no rim protection.

I think if Miami goes small with the lineup you mentioned. Spurs will match with Diaw on Lebron. I think with that lineup defensively they can switch on pnr without giving up too much.

[heyheymymy]

http://i.imgur.com/HgJawpW.jpg

[Spurish]

We got this. We are well prepared for this moment and will get the W in the opening game of Finals.

:flag:

[DBMethos]

I'm actually ridiculously confident about Game 1. Like 95%. The one I'm worried about is Game 2.

[Rapper]

Heat in 6

[cd021]

Question guys? Only thing that worries me is in crutch time when Miami goes to their small line up (1.mario 2.wade 3.allen/James 4.james/battier/Lewis 5.bosh) how do the spurs match? With 4 shooters around James this spaces the floor and with duncan matched up with bosh on the perimeter there is no rim pretext or/rebounder. (1.parker 2. Green 3. Manu 4.kawahi/Diaw 5.TD/tiago) ...still,will be though to stop with no rim protection.

They'd likely go with Wade-Allen-Battier-James-Bosh and the Spurs would probably match with Parker-Manu/Green/ Leonard-Diaw-Duncan

Duncan would have to guard Bosh but the Spurs could have an advantage on the glass.

Manu on Battier or Wade
Parker on Allen
Leonard on Wade or James
Diaw on James or Bosh
Duncan-Bosh or even Battier

[Mikeanaro]

Heat in 6
Fuck off clown.

[boutons_deux]

They'd likely go with Wade-Allen-Battier-James-Bosh and the Spurs would probably match with Parker-Manu/Green/ Leonard-Diaw-Duncan

Duncan would have to guard Bosh but the Spurs could have an advantage on the glass.

Manu on Battier or Wade
Parker on Allen
Leonard on Wade or James
Diaw on James or Bosh
Duncan-Bosh or even Battier

Tim guarding Bosh pulls Tim out too far. Tiago on Bosh

[bklynspursfan]

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[velik_m]

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[Strategic]

Let's get this party started.:flag:

[BillMc]

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Cool but who is Dr. Garrett? Is he affiliated with the Spurs?

[BillMc]

http://i.imgur.com/HgJawpW.jpg

Bad ass image!!!:toast

[cd021]

Tim guarding Bosh pulls Tim out too far. Tiago on Bosh

Tiago to close out games? It would be pointless to go 4 down without Duncan on the floor.

[ChosenSavior]

:flag::flag::flag:

[BillMc]

Our end of season sounds like a weather report.

"Thunder dissipated, low chance for heat."

[bklynspursfan]

Cool but who is Dr. Garrett? Is he affiliated with the Spurs?

Sounds like it-


Dr. Jason Garrett of Airrosti Rehab Center (http://www.airrosti.com/get-to-know-us/management/jason-garrett/), who works directly with Parker, joined theMike Taylor Show (http://www.ticket760.com/media/podcast-the-mike-taylor-show-SportsTalkSA/mike-taylor-6042014-24854520/) Wednesday morning to discuss the situation with Tony’s ankle. Dr. Garrett stated that Tony aggravated his left ankle which he lighlty sprained in Game Four against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was later discovered that Parker also had a bone bruise.

http://projectspurs.com/2014-articles/dr-garrett-tony-parker-recovering-from-ankle-bruise-95-for-game-one.html

[BillMc]

Sounds like it-



http://projectspurs.com/2014-articles/dr-garrett-tony-parker-recovering-from-ankle-bruise-95-for-game-one.html

Cheers!:toast

[Ditty]

Spurs sound and look really confident. Hopefully they bring it!

[MeloHype]

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[spurs10]

Cool but who is Dr. Garrett? Is he affiliated with the Spurs?
This was funny when I read it scrolling down. I was thinking the same thing, like is he a Dr. Feelgood type guy? Glad to know he's the real deal!!
I wonder if the HGHeat have their own pusher, I mean doctor, traveling with them and holding the bag, so to speak.

[spurs10]

474247258171400192 News of the day!

[ttdog]

Live interviews streaming now

http://www.nba.com/spurs/Live

[Dex]

Lebron talking now :vomit:

[EVAY]

Sounds like it-



http://projectspurs.com/2014-articles/dr-garrett-tony-parker-recovering-from-ankle-bruise-95-for-game-one.html

I think this is great news if they can reduce his pain enough for him to play.

I've had bone bruises before and they hurt about 1,00% more than a soft tissue bruise or a muscle sprain. Great news, hopefully!

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpTcJ0-CMAAgftr.png

[crc21209]

Saw the interviews on NBA TV earlier. Pop, Tony, and Tim seem very focused. Gotta love it :tu

[BillMc]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpTcJ0-CMAAgftr.png

:toast