2014 NBA Finals - Game 2: Heat @ Spurs

[SpurPadre]

Have to strike while the iron is hot, or in our case, stadium is hot. No more stupid ass turnovers, though, please.

http://www.lanuevanoticia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/San-Antonio-Spurs-vs-Miami-Heat.jpg

http://www.hdwallpaper4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Spurs-1.jpg

[Seventyniner]

Nice.

[Mal]

Keep it going

[Robz4000]

Keep it up imo. Spurs win this one somehow and you're the anti-Amused.

[timtonymanu]

Let's end the Heat's one game losing streak in the playoffs.

[$pursDynasty]

3 more wins

[spursparker9]

GO SPURS GO !!!

[100%duncan]

SpurPadre, u da real mvp.

[KL2]

Did not like the defense at all, Miami bricked A LOT of wide open 3's (aside of Bosh), if they keep leaving them open they'll eventually knock them down. Today just came down to who had the better offense, and without LBJ it was of course SA.

[EVAY]

:cheer:flag::flag::flag:

[dg7md]

Thankfully, you got the goods with the thread again. :tu

Tools to win the game:

- Go inside, especially with Duncan
- Limit turnovers
- Expect 35+ points from LeBron, focus on their outside shooters
- Hit our threes
- Win and go to Miami 2-0...

[SpurPadre]

SpurPadre (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29323), u da real mvp.

Stole the award from Durant' s momma tbh.

[TheGoldStandard]

Keep this train a rolling.

[jag]

SpurPadre knows the rules...hand down, man down! Putting the team on his back. Playing through the cramps. 70 degree room temperature? "Not on my watch!" says SpurPadre. He cranked up the heat and beat the Heat at their own game. Mama, there goes that man! SpurPadre 1. Heat 0.

[myhc]

SpurPadre knows the rules...hand down, man down! Putting the team on his back. Playing through the cramps. 70 degree room temperature? "Not on my watch!" says SpurPadre. He cranked up the heat and beat the Heat at their own game. Mama, there goes that man! SpurPadre 1. Heat 0.

:lol

[timtonymanu]

SpurPadre knows the rules...hand down, man down! Putting the team on his back. Playing through the cramps. 70 degree room temperature? "Not on my watch!" says SpurPadre. He cranked up the heat and beat the Heat at their own game. Mama, there goes that man! SpurPadre 1. Heat 0.

:lol

[jag]

Lead us to the Promised Land SpurPadre. Take us home. Bear the burden for Game 2, son.

[200 miles]

Props to you, spurpadre. But if the Spurs play G2 as they did tonight, they will definitely lose. The Lebron-era Heat have never trailed 0-2 in a playoff series. To change that, Kawhi has to grow a pair and attack the rim, therefore providing some relief for the big 3.

[TheGoldStandard]

Jackson: Spurspadre... mama there goes that man

[Horry Hipcheck]

They got their bad game out of their systems. I'm glad there won't be 3 straight games in Miami, but a 2-0 lead is a must.

[ElNono]

SpurPadre knows the rules...hand down, man down! Putting the team on his back. Playing through the cramps. 70 degree room temperature? "Not on my watch!" says SpurPadre. He cranked up the heat and beat the Heat at their own game. Mama, there goes that man! SpurPadre 1. Heat 0.

SpurPadre Finals MVP, tbh

[Strategic]

The play by play guys were saying in the 4th that Wade could carry the load down the stretch. Now everyone's talking about James leaving made the difference and no one is mentioning Wade?

[Prime Time]

For what it's worth, Spurs are 4-0 in the finals when they win the first two games in the series. 0-1 when they split.

(Obvious stat is obvious)

[HI-FI]

you got the hot hand, might as well let it fly.

[BatManu20]

Let's end the Heat's one game losing streak in the playoffs.

[pgardn]

Too funny.

Black cat sidestep.

[Arcadian]

Win and take control of the series...none of that exchanging wins bullshit from last year.

[Virgil]

May I say what a gentleman I think Dwyane Wade is?

[Gooshie]

If the AC is still broken, does Game 2 move to the ALAMODOME???

[Prime Time]

No but seriously, if Spurs somehow win the championship someone has got to photoshop an A/C onto the on-court celebration.

[servalli]

:ihit

[Slomo]

http://www.spurstalk.com/Slomo/Spurs vs Heat.jpg

[benfti]

SpurPadre Finals MVP, tbh
if we win the series that mofo goes aint grey

[hitmantb]

Game 2 is a trap. Jazz vs Bulls in 1998, Thunder vs Heat in 2012, both teams caught a bit of a lucky break and won game 1, then lost game 2 and rest of the series. Heck this season we lost game 2 to the Mavs and went down 1-2. Against the Heat, we are done if we are put into that hole.

[hooperflash]

You the real MVP Melissa ..

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[Knoxxx]

If the Heat can plsy us inside 20 points next game I will be impressed. Too bad I'm not in Vegas we will win this game going away.

In game 3 we will also win going away, by 15+. that will be the dagger game.

Miami's best chance to get a win this series will be in Game 4 at home when we only have one day between. If they manage to prolonge it, we will route them with authority in game 5.

[Capster]

http://alamocitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/MEME-Dundan-3-MVP1.jpg

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Must win for SA! They must recognize they got a little lucky to win tonight and come out on Sunday with something to prove. Huge game 2, biggest game of the season! GO SPURS GO!!!

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

I just heard Manu's post game comments, love what he said! Obviously it's nice to be up 1-0, but that's meaningless. Everyone on this team must play better on Sunday! GO SPURS GO!!!

[weeks]

Stole the award from Durant' s momma tbh.
...you're a cold, cold bastard.
i'm glad you're on our side.

[Mikeanaro]

:flag:

[Dex]

SpurPadre doin' work. :tu

[phxspurfan]

mUr7cVUJjSY

:*( so beautiful

[Ditty]

The Spurs don't scare me tbh. Take away the flukey shots towards the end, the 52% shooting from 3, 22-11 free throw advantage when we were clearly the aggressor, Lebron not finishing the game and albeit, the AC, we were in this game, beating them too. The game was exciting and if the spurs plan to be us, they better shoot 52+ from 3 again, double our free throws again, a pray Lebron doesn't finish another game.

:lol From a post from the Miami Heat forum

We played one of our worst games of the postseason, and still kicked your ass by 15

:cry but Lebron had cramps, and the refs were on the Spurs side :cry

Lets take these guys back to Miami up 2-0 :flag:

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Ya Spurs had more free throws cause Miami was a jumpshooting team and Spurs were going inside. Wanna talk about fluke shots? Third quarter when LeBron and Chalmers made step back fadeaway threes and Bosh making threes including a 4 point play. That was flukey right there. Spurs are a great shooting team and had wide open shots.

[dg7md]

Spurs win by 7 tbh. I think this one will be easier than the one tonight, but we will have a steeper hill to come back from a late Heat run.

[heyheymymy]

SpurPadre (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29323) knows the rules...hand down, man down! Putting the team on his back. Playing through the cramps. 70 degree room temperature? "Not on my watch!" says SpurPadre. He cranked up the heat and beat the Heat at their own game. Mama, there goes that man! SpurPadre 1. Heat 0.

loving these bits

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[Knoxxx]

If the Heat can plsy us inside 20 points next game I will be impressed. Too bad I'm not in Vegas we will win this game going away.

In game 3 we will also win going away, by 15+. that will be the dagger game.

Miami's best chance to get a win this series will be in Game 4 at home when we only have one day between. If they manage to prolonge it, we will route them with authority in game 5.

Never mind, I decided we will sweep and win Game 4 easily too. I forgot about our vastly superior depth to Miami.

[kobyz]

some bad news for the Spurs: historical, Miami Heat when losing game 1 of the finals(2006,2012,2013) win the series in the end... so obvisley game 2 is much more than a must win game for the Spurs, but i can't see how the Spurs come out with a win as Miami are playing so tough and strong when it's much important to them too, they didn't lose two playoff games in a row for very long time, so it's hard to believe Spurs can win this game... also need to hope for a not pro Miami refereeing, nba probably doesn't want spurs winning the title...

[urunobili]

Padre :worthy:

[BillMc]

http://www.spurstalk.com/Slomo/Spurs vs Heat.jpg


:lol

[DBMethos]

1. Take care of the got damn ball
2. ........
3. Profit

FTH

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://trentslutzky.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bowdown.gif Senor SpurPadre (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29323) :sombrero:





http://dumpfm.s3.amazonaws.com/images/20100614/1276573333460-dumpfm-noisia-pissing-boring.gif kobyz (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=4293)

[Baam]

474936651916279809

Isiah still thinks Wade is the key to the series, I still agree, Boris on the Spurs and Wade on the Heat are the players to watch... Wade had a terrible second half yesterday after 2006 Wade torched everyone in the first half, would have to go look back at what happened but it's very important to keep him in check...

[SpurPadre]

474936651916279809

Isiah still thinks Wade is the key to the series, I still agree, Boris on the Spurs and Wade on the Heat are the players to watch... Wade had a terrible second half yesterday after 2006 Wade torched everyone in the first half, would have to go look back at what happened but it's very important to keep him in check...

So, Thomas is actually questioning if Wade is healthy? I understand the Lebron excuse but they're reaching now with Wade. He's in much better shape than TP, did "Zeke" acknowledge that?

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

People keep talking about the Heat up 4 when LeBron went out. But every player needs a breather at some point, regardless of the reason. When LeBron went out for good, the Spurs were up 2, if memory serves. But let's just go with Heat up 4. For purposes of using game-1 to preview game-2, let's take everything that happened after LeBron left out of the equation. The closing minutes of the 4th never happened. So here's my takeaway from game-1:

The Spurs turned the ball over 23 times and got nothing from Leonard or Green (again, taking away closing minutes of 4th).

The good news for the Heat is that, in my view, they played much better than the Spurs and were up 4 points when LeBron went down.

The bad news for the Heat is that they played much better than the Spurs and were up 4 points when LeBron went down.

I was thinking at the time ... I can't believe it's this close. The Spurs will be sharper in game-2, and after watching game-1, I don't think the Heat can handle the Spurs at their best. A few pundits have gone as far as to predict the Spurs will win in 5. I can't go that far (though I think it's very possible), but I'll be at least a little surprised if the series goes 7 games.

[Jimcs50]

Let's end the Heat's one game losing streak in the playoffs.

Think you need to rephrase this. The one game losing streak ends no matter what the outcome of game 2. It either goes to 2 game losing streak( preferable outcome) or they start on a win streak.

[timtonymanu]

Think you need to rephrase this. The one game losing streak ends no matter what the outcome of game 2. It either goes to 2 game losing streak( preferable outcome) or they start on a win streak.

Yeah I know it was poorly worded. Pretty much end their streak of avoiding b2b losses in the playoffs.

[Jimcs50]

Yeah I know it was poorly worded. Pretty much end their streak of avoiding b2b losses in the playoffs.

For sure

[Mugen]

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[EVAY]

474971001722519552

Better living through chemistry…gotta love it.

[Ron Swanson]

474971001722519552

I'll take some of whatever they gave Tony.

[EVAY]

May I say what a gentleman I think Dwyane Wade is?

never mind. Just don't want to go there.

[EVAY]

Well all the media hype today has been about LeBron's absence being the difference maker in the game last night, so Sunday's game will be an opportunity for the Spurs players to show how thy can beat Miami with LeBron in the line-up for the whole game.

Sunday's game: LeBron wanting to show he's not the wuss that some accused him of being after he left the game, and the Spurs wanting to show that they can win with the entire Heat line-up for the entire game.

It looked to me like ALL the players were exhausted at the end of the game last night, but I thought that the Spurs were executing better even though they were worn out and hot. I believe, fwiw, that we would have won the game had LeBron been able to play all the way through, but the score would have been closer.

[Strategic]

So, Thomas is actually questioning if Wade is healthy? I understand the Lebron excuse but they're reaching now with Wade. He's in much better shape than TP, did "Zeke" acknowledge that?Might look for Wade to develop a mysterious limp in the 2nd half of game 2.

[SupremeGuy]

Holy fuck, what the fuck happened to Rachel Nichols? Not only did she get fat but her face went from decent to shit. I can't masturbate to this. :wakeup

[bklynspursfan]

Holy fuck, what the fuck happened to Rachel Nichols? Not only did she get fat but her face went from decent to shit. I can't masturbate to this. :wakeup

I thought I heard she was pregnant some time ago but not 100% sure.

[RD2191]

Internet and TV media going in raw. Lebron is gonna be pissed in Game 2. Hopefully he doesn't go off on us, tbh.:lol

[200 miles]

Internet and TV media going in raw. Lebron is gonna be pissed in Game 2. Hopefully he doesn't go off on us, tbh.:lol

Kawhi better be ready to go on Sunday night and not play in pussy mode like last night.

[200 miles]

Sunday will bring a reckoning and tell us who really is in control of this series.

[SpurPadre]

I thought I heard she was pregnant some time ago but not 100% sure.

She's all up in the Heat's business so she probably got knocked up by Birdman...oh wait a minute, he's a pedophile fuck, never mind. Maybe Pat Riley hit that.

[Budkin]

Line for Game 2...

http://www.vegas.com/gaming/sportsline/basketball/

Jun. 8 Miami
5 p.m. at San Antonio

Caesars-Hilton MGM-Mirage Stations

Favorite SAS SAS SAS
Point spread -4½ -½ -4½
Total 199o/u 49½o 199o/u
Total money line -110 -115 -110

[RD2191]

Kawhi better be ready to go on Sunday night and not play in pussy mode like last night.
He kind of couldn't get anything going because of early foul trouble, but I agree.

[RD2191]

The Heat haven't lost 2 in a row in the playoffs in how long? I think the Spurs control the series if they win Game 2.

[TampaDude]

The Heat haven't lost 2 in a row in the playoffs in how long? I think the Spurs control the series if they win Game 2.

If the Spurs win Game 2 in a blowout, broomage is a distinct possibility...although more likely Spurs in 5. :hat

[hommeaetage]

If the Spurs win Game 2 in a blowout, broomage is a distinct possibility...although more likely Spurs in 5. :hat

Man, if the Spurs could pull out a sweep there would be massive suicide and I would enjoy every second of it

[Knoxxx]

Line for Game 2...

http://www.vegas.com/gaming/sportsline/basketball/

Jun. 8 Miami
5 p.m. at San Antonio

Caesars-Hilton MGM-Mirage Stations

Favorite SAS SAS SAS
Point spread -4½ -½ -4½
Total 199o/u 49½o 199o/u
Total money line -110 -115 -110

ODDS TO WIN 2013-14 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP (6/15/14)


Team
Odds


San Antonio Spurs
1/2


Miami Heat
9/5


Odds provided by Sportsbook.ag (http://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?ltid=163)
Updated Fri, June 6, 10:00 AM ET

[Budkin]

Question... why does MGM-Mirage only have them as -1/2 pt faves?

[Knoxxx]

Spread is 4.5 I don't know what the 1/2 reference in the middle is or why it says 4.5 twice.

[Kawhi]

Internet and TV media going in raw. Lebron is gonna be pissed in Game 2. Hopefully he doesn't go off on us, tbh.:lolhttps://vine.co/v/MDiIOmYFxql

[heyheymymy]

I'll take some of whatever they gave Tony.


borrowed one of ibakas miracle rigs and spiked up tbh.

okc was bullshit, never seen so many players go back to the locker room barely able to walk and come back out 5 mins later pogo sticking like a jack rabbit hopping all over the place.

i hope tony got the recipe from them.

[Cloud786]

http://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/88305c7e21d21cdfedfc785fba20b1ba49f42edf16af5289cb 805cb9a621487b_large

[Trainwreck2100]

If the Spurs win Game 2 in a blowout, broomage is a distinct possibility...although more likely Spurs in 5. :hat

If we get Joey in Game 2 wer're fucked that record the Heat have with him as ref is insulting

[TheGoldStandard]

1. Take care of the got damn ball
2. ........
3. Profit

FTH

I believe that is the 286 rule of acquisition

[cjw]

If we get Joey in Game 2 wer're fucked that record the Heat have with him as ref is insulting

Heat, Thunder, Spurs, etc. all have pretty good records with these refs. That's what happens when you win 60 games year in year out. Though Joey takes it to a different level with the Heat...

[Kidd K]

Spurs by 8-12 tbh

[heyheymymy]

Taiwanese coverage of the nba finals courtesy of ST poster Calavera. Its hilarious cartoon clips, check it out:






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXtmd0Z0E4A

[dg7md]

The Spurs should be as pissed as LeBron considering nobody has given us any credit for winning and all people are talking about is the cramp and the A/C. It's a joke tbh.

[weeks]

i think if you're the NBA or ESPN you love the ac going out. gives everyone a lot to gossip and shit about, plus it makes the finals that much more 'historic' whatever that means

[bluebellmaniac]

If we get Joey in Game 2 wer're fucked that record the Heat have with him as ref is insulting

What records are you referencing? Can you post / link?

[TampaDude]

Taiwanese coverage of the nba finals courtesy of ST poster Calavera. Its hilarious cartoon clips, check it out:






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXtmd0Z0E4A

:lmao

[heyheymymy]

instant classic right tampadude?

[dg7md]

Taiwanese coverage of the nba finals courtesy of ST poster Calavera. Its hilarious cartoon clips, check it out:






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXtmd0Z0E4A

:lmao Highly accurate tbh.

[RD2191]

:lol

[JohnnyMax]

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

[moisaenz]

http://giant.gfycat.com/ShrillUniformLamb.gif
Is this the dunk that won the game for the Heat?

[ChosenSavior]

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

Blatant offensive foul tbh.

[timtonymanurich]

Not sure if no one has thought of this side of the proverbial "coin" Sure LeBlowjob is going to be pissed about the outcome of G1. But what's to say he won't play more carefully and cautiously? Maybe posting up against Boris and Kawhi, his locomotive driving may just be cut by 40-50%, and being super cautious on fast breaks? ESPN has been reporting that LeBronda has had problems with Cramps since he was 18. It's not always about conditioning, it's not always about hydration. Mark Schwartz says that LeBronWNBA has suffered this ailment since high school it's just a freak accident. Some freak of nature occurrence, and that in the 2nd Q he felt his leg start to tighten up.

Spurs are likely to play with a chip on their shoulders as most everyone (including one Captain Jack) says that Miami would have won with the Spurs up 2 in the 4th with 3:58 to go. LeCRAMP wouldn't have been able to defend all the 3's that the Spurs shot/made and his presence wouldn't have made a 15-pt difference in the 4th especially with 3:58 to go. I think that the Spurs FINALLY just went back to playing SPURS basketball - PASSING, PRECISE ball movement, great shot selection and execution, and THEY STOPPED THE TURNOVERS.

I'm of the belief that San Antonio JUST snapped back into it in the 4Q and we're transforming into "G7 vs. Dallas" mode and are going to smear the Heat in G2.

Call me naive, call me a Spurs homer, this is just my take/opinion. I've had cramps in my calves, and it's no laughing matter. I was doing the Spartan Beast Race in the mountains of UT where it's 13-miles of hiking and 25 obstacles in 99-degree heat. I drank 6 liters of water and salts and carbs in 4.45 hrs and still cramped. I feel for LeBronda, but I'll take a W against the Heat in a finals series in any sportsman like way. It's also likely that the cramps will come back to LeCRAMPS. After all, wasn't Drama Queen Jamies "100% ready to go" in G1...?

Leave your interesting or creative comments below.

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

Line for Game 2...

http://www.vegas.com/gaming/sportsline/basketball/

Jun. 8 Miami
5 p.m. at San Antonio

Caesars-Hilton MGM-Mirage Stations

Favorite SAS SAS SAS
Point spread -4½ -½ -4½
Total 199o/u 49½o 199o/u
Total money line -110 -115 -110

I'm ignorant. Can someone explain what all that means?

[loveforthegame]

I figure Leonard is on the bench with foul trouble again. People can go on and on about needing to play smarter but he was treated worse than a rookie with those calls against him. There's nothing he can do other than stay a foot away from him to avoid the whistle.

[Strategic]

http://giant.gfycat.com/ShrillUniformLamb.gif :wtf Marco allowed himself to get bitch slapped?

[elemento]

Cut the TOs and SA will be fine !

[DesignatedT]

There's live finals coverage right now on nbatv for those who are interested. Practice footage and interviews.

[ace3g]

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[Spurish]

We got this. Spurs will be sharper this game and crispier passing will get us the W we need going into Miami.

:flag:

[RD2191]

:lol

[TampaDude]

instant classic right tampadude?

Fuck yeah! That shit was hilarious! :lol

[Captivus]

Im watching the Lebron conference, and someone ask him about Green getting hot in the 4th and he said that they dont want to leave him open at any time.
And then he detailed all 3 3PTs, what happen, who screened who, who passed Green the ball, etc.
He knew exactly what did Green did, he saw the plays on video more than once.
This confirms what we all assumed or knew, Miami knows Green can get hot and almost win the game by himself if you let him, or at least they think so.
That opens up the paint for TD...Greens value is huge.

[LakerHater]

Mario Chalmers: '(Flopping) happened a lot' in Game 1 (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24582970/mario-chalmers-flopping-happened-a-lot-in-the-first-game-both-ways)

[heyheymymy]

Im watching the Lebron conference, and someone ask him about Green getting hot in the 4th and he said that they dont want to leave him open at any time.
And then he detailed all 3 3PTs, what happen, who screened who, who passed Green the ball, etc.
He knew exactly what did Green did, he saw the plays on video more than once.
This confirms what we all assumed or knew, Miami knows Green can get hot and almost win the game by himself if you let him, or at least they think so.
That opens up the paint for TD...Greens value is huge.

nice analysis i agree, a few of spurs players are assets for what they DON'T do.

[Prime Time]

Reporter: "Why did you guys play so well in the fourth quarter?"
Belinelli: "Because we are the Spurs."

det dude :hat

[bklynspursfan]

did you guys see on NBA tv they were showing game 1 again, and the summary read "AC takes care of Heat in Game 1" NBA TV getting their ESPN on.

[GrandeDavid]

Spurs win Game 2 solidly:

Spurs 99
Cheat 92

[spurs10]

We will prevail!

[ploto]

Sorry - Miami by double digits.

[ThePop]

Yeah I think Miami wins this one. Last two times we won a game 1 we had no business winning (Dallas and Golden State) we lost game 2.

[Malik Hairston]

Im watching the Lebron conference, and someone ask him about Green getting hot in the 4th and he said that they dont want to leave him open at any time.And then he detailed all 3 3PTs, what happen, who screened who, who passed Green the ball, etc. He knew exactly what did Green did, he saw the plays on video more than once.This confirms what we all assumed or knew, Miami knows Green can get hot and almost win the game by himself if you let him, or at least they think so.That opens up the paint for TD...Greens value is huge.Miami radio shows have been discussing strategy against Danny Green all week, too, even prior to game 1:lol..I can't recall if I've ever seen a Spurs role player receive so much defensive attention, strategically..

[objective]

I caught part of the crawl on ESPN that had a blurb about Manu's game of one stat line but couldn't get it all. Something to do with his 15+ pts and 11+ assists. Might have been along the lines of "first player with ..."

Anyone catch the whole thing? It didn't repeat.

[Malik Hairston]

I caught part of the crawl on ESPN that had a blurb about Manu's game of one stat line but couldn't get it all. Something to do with his 15+ pts and 11+ assists. Might have been along the lines of "first player with ..."

Anyone catch the whole thing? It didn't repeat.

First bench player in Finals history to drop the Points-Assists double-double IIRC..

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

First bench player in Finals history to drop the Points-Assists double-double IIRC..

Doesn't make sense because he went for 24-10 last year.

I think it has to do with age.

[ElNono]

I caught part of the crawl on ESPN that had a blurb about Manu's game of one stat line but couldn't get it all. Something to do with his 15+ pts and 11+ assists. Might have been along the lines of "first player with ..."

Anyone catch the whole thing? It didn't repeat.

Manu Ginobili is the first player with at least 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists off the bench in an NBA Finals game since Michael Cooper for the Lakers in 1982. He's the first player ever with at least 15 points, 5 rebounds and *10 assists* off the bench in an NBA Finals game, since starters were first recorded in 1970-71.

http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/recap?gameId=400559374

[BatManu20]

Lebron will likely go off tbh. I'm sure this game will come down to the very end.

[FromWayDowntown]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt: Ed Malloy

[Texas_Ranger]

I am ok with Danny Crawford.

[TampaDude]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt: Ed Malloy

Good crew. No Tony Brothers.

[smaka]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt: Ed Malloy
Good, Danny Crawford is ok. Also probably means that Joey will be calling one of the games in Miami, and it's better to have him on the road than at home imo.

[spursparker9]

Good, Danny Crawford is ok. Also probably means that Joey will be calling one of the games in Miami, and it's better to have him on the road than at home imo.

Yea. Thanks Adam !

[gnsf0946]

Doesn't make sense because he went for 24-10 last year.

I think it has to do with age.

That was in Game 5 where he was in starting lineup

[heyheymymy]

Lebron James just checked out of a San Antonio area hospital, should be good to go for tonights game:

http://i.imgur.com/we83gse.jpg

[sammy]

Spurs win Game 2 by 15+ points! Go Spurs Go!

[MeloHype]

:flag:

[EVAY]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt: Ed Malloy

I have little use for James Capers, but I think that Danny Crawford is at least fair. If he starts calling us for fouls, it will probably mean we have just fouled. Only thing I ask is that they call Miami the same way.

[EVAY]

As much as I really hope I am wrong, I think this game will go to Miami, because it will resemble Ibaka coming back in Game 3 against OKC. LeBron will have motivation out the wazoo to dominate the game, he will have a huge national Sunday night audience, he will want to show everyone in the world that he is the still the guy who can take over a game when he is not being subjected to 'extreme' conditions a la the A/C going out in game 1.

The Spurs players tend to get fairly passive in the face of that kind of emotional outpouring, just like they did in OKC. If they can stay focused, hungry, perhaps even angry themselves and SMART, they can take this game. But I think it is going to be clear pretty early in the game how it is going to go.

[EVAY]

Leonard has to figure out a way to stay on the floor and contribute offensively.

Diaw has to be very very aggressive.

Tony needs to get into the offensive sets early, before Miami gets entirely set in their defense. Last game he wasn't quick enough bringing the ball up against them, and when they would accompany him toward our basket (which they are very very disciplined at doing) he would pull the ball back out for a set play, allowing Miami to get into position.

[RD2191]

Really wanna see Kawhi get going tonight.

[hsxvvd]

Danny Crawford
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt: Ed Malloy

Would this mean Danny would likely be the game 7 ref too?

[Spurs9]

Good refs. :flag:

[TE]

Really wanna see Kawhi get going tonight.
We need him to get going, tbh. Can't be a no show like in Game one.

[EVAY]

On the SportsNation Heat site, there is a social media report that Danny Green told reporters that the Spurs had fans in their locker room at halftime. It goes further to say that the Heat, of course, had no such fans, and that when Silver was asked about it he said "I didn't know that". I hope that the refs have no orders to compensate for that in this game.

[EVAY]

Wade was truly gassed by midway through the third quarter, imo. I think if we can wear him out again tonight in the first half or so, he will not be a factor late in the game, and the Spurs may be able to overcome another 4th quarter deficit. I still think we are gong uphill against a totally motivated LeBron tonight, but I hope we don't give up if they go up big on us, as Pop has been known to do.

[BillMc]

https://pp.vk.me/c608123/v608123589/12be/e0p-LHqFwDo.jpg

[ace3g]

Shootaround: Tony Parker


http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2014/06/08/140607parkershootmov-3295687-7.576x324.jpg
(http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2014/06/08/140607parkershootmov-3295687) Shootaround: Danny Green


http://ht.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/video/teams/spurs/2014/06/08/140607greenshootmov-3295686-10.576x324.jpg
(http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2014/06/08/140607greenshootmov-3295686)

[Southwest Texas Fan]

I'm feeling positive about this one today. Spurs by 12.

[Aus10]

:flag::lobt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjmAtgbT-hQ

[Baam]

:lol at these interviews, Danny got too chatty for whoever's was in charge's taste and TP just didn't want to talk at all.

[Chinook]

Doesn't make sense because he went for 24-10 last year.

I think it has to do with age.

He started that game.

[Budkin]

Hopefully the ship is righted tonight and we got the bad game out of our system. Luckily we won that bad game.

[gameFACE]

I predicted tonight as an L but I'm more than happy to be wrong. Don't turn it over and they're fine. Go Spurs!

[xtremesteven33]

Raining in San Antonio. Could be a good sign.:flag:

[Dex]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/152060689_Jazz_Spurs_EvansCE051.jpg

Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals added a new chapter to the lore of the AT&T center. As if going into the Spurs arena where they had won their past 8 (now 9) games by at least 15 points wasn't challenging enough, visitors to San Antonio are probably now left to wonder: what's next?

This time, it wasn't rats, or bats, or water cannons, or escalator fires (OK, that was Mexico's bad). It wasn't cold showers. It wasn't a snake in the locker room.

In a truly ironic twist that begs the pun, the Spurs turned up the heat on the Heat. In a bizarre display that harkened back to the NBA of the 70s and will give conspiracy theorists plenty of food for thought, an electrical outage caused the AT&T Center's air conditioning to bite the dust, turning the entire arena into a sauna. San Antonio's depth helped them to weather the heat, while Lebron was unable to perform at his peak level under the sweltering conditions, and attempting to do so left his teammates dumping him in a heap on the bench.

The debates will rage over whether Game 1 was a brilliant CIA Pop ploy, or a deliciously ironic act of God. The Spurs, however, have no time to be concerned about that. They are up 1-0 again in the Finals against this Heat team, and this time their focus must be to take a 2-0 lead into Miami. Lebron is going to come out like a locomotive after listening to the criticism of the past few days, and the Spurs must be prepared to withstand that barrage and fire back.

Now is the time to establish control of the series and show the Heat that this year will be different.

FTH.

5.

[timtonymanu]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/152060689_Jazz_Spurs_EvansCE051.jpg

Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals added a new chapter to the lore of the AT&T center. As if going into the Spurs arena where they had won their past 8 (now 9) games by at least 15 points wasn't challenging enough, visitors to San Antonio are probably now left to wonder: what's next?

This time, it wasn't rats, or bats, or water cannons, or escalator fires (OK, that was Mexico's bad). It wasn't cold showers. It wasn't a snake in the locker room.

In a truly ironic twist that begs the pun, the Spurs turned up the heat on the Heat. In a bizarre display that harkened back to the NBA of the 70s and will give conspiracy theorists plenty of food for thought, an electrical outage caused the AT&T Center's air conditioning to bite the dust, turning the entire arena into a sauna. San Antonio's depth helped them to weather the heat, while Lebron was unable to perform at his peak level under the sweltering conditions, and attempting to do so left his teammates dumping him in a heap on the bench.

The debates will rage over whether Game 1 was a brilliant CIA Pop ploy, or a deliciously ironic act of God. The Spurs, however, have no time to be concerned about that. They are up 1-0 again in the Finals against this Heat team, and this time their focus must be to take a 2-0 lead into Miami. Lebron is going to come out like a locomotive after listening to the criticism of the past few days, and the Spurs must be prepared to withstand that barrage and fire back.

Now is the time to establish control of the series and show the Heat that this year will be different.

FTH.

5.

Dex with the goods once again. :tu

[cd98]

Remember Spurs fans, that we should all be afraid of Lebron because if we hurt his feelings he will play unstoppable basketball and beat the Spurs to a pulp. Remember that he's going to win tonight not bc he wants a title, but bc mean Spurs fans posted pics of Lebroning.

[cd98]

I can't find the national sportswriter that called Lebron a wuss for leaving the game with cramps. All I can find are common fans having fun at his expense. Every article I read is pro Lebron do I'm wondering if this is a fake criticism cooked up by the media and NBA to get people to watch the Finals.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpoXcdJCUAA7klP.jpg:large

[Mugen]

I would like a win tonight tbh.

[Robz4000]

Spurs win and they're in control of the series. Still a complete toss-up at this point tbh.

[TE]

A win would make my night.

[EVAY]

Can you guys imagine what Van Gundy will come out with tonight after all the media hype around the A/C think?

I may truly watch the game on mute, no joke.

[smaka]

Spurs 101 Heat 93

[Budkin]

Make our weekend Spurs!

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpovQ15CAAAWzeH.jpg:large

[ElNono]

First to 110 wins...

[Capster]

GO SPURS!!!! WIN THIS GAME!!!

http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/921/567/hi-res-41ebd89444b65e484132122fd6960887_crop_north.jpg?w= 630&h=420&q=75

[Kawhi]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpogtKVIUAA0-u3.jpg

[hommeaetage]

Someone needs to yank the A/C by the 2nd quarter, tbh :wakeup

[DBMethos]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpogtKVIUAA0-u3.jpg

Dat L.D.N.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BppCi1gCMAIeM1i.jpg:large

[ace3g]

https://s1.yimg.com/sr/img/1/e5d9ee6e-b91c-333e-911a-7b3e6f670aff

https://s3.yimg.com/sr/img/1/43efe15f-78a9-33f6-8bad-f570342ddf51

[RD2191]

Fuck, I dress like Birdman.

[timtonymanurich]

Remember Spurs fans, that we should all be afraid of Lebron because if we hurt his feelings he will play unstoppable basketball and beat the Spurs to a pulp. Remember that he's going to win tonight not bc he wants a title, but bc mean Spurs fans posted pics of Lebroning.

I Disagree. I can see LeBronda playing well, but not out of his mind - "well". If he has any regard for his teammates and title hopes he won't take any of G1 comments/criticisms personal, and take his athleticism and speed down a few knotches and save his best efforts for the 4th Q. Problem is, Spurs wen back to "Dallas G7" Mode and got that killer instinct when it mattered most in the 4 Q and will carry that over to G2 and by the time the 4Q comes around, the Spurs will already have a double-digit lead. Too little too late from the hapless Heat. I believe we take G4 in Miami and win 4-1 IN San Antonio. We're too much for the lacking-bench depth Heat and when LeBronda's out for any stretch we'll go on our usual runs because we have a vastly superior bench to the Heat.

The Heat can't compete.

[BatManu20]

475770798977085440

[Kawhi]

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


:lol

[RD2191]

I Disagree. I can see LeBronda playing well, but not out of his mind - "well". If he has any regard for his teammates and title hopes he won't take any of G1 comments/criticisms personal, and take his athleticism and speed down a few knotches and save his best efforts for the 4th Q. Problem is, Spurs wen back to "Dallas G7" Mode and got that killer instinct when it mattered most in the 4 Q and will carry that over to G2 and by the time the 4Q comes around, the Spurs will already have a double-digit lead. Too little too late from the hapless Heat. I believe we take G4 in Miami and win 4-1 IN San Antonio. We're too much for the lacking-bench depth Heat and when LeBronda's out for any stretch we'll go on our usual runs because we have a vastly superior bench to the Heat.

The Heat can't compete.
You need to take a course in sarcasm, tbh.

[TE]

You need to take a course in sarcasm, tbh.
Sup bro? You ready for tonight imo

[RD2191]

Sup bro? You ready for tonight imo
Just getting home from Corpus, tbh. And for sure. Ready for the Spurs to get a win. What you up to?

[ElNono]

:flag:

[TE]

Just getting home from Corpus, tbh. And for sure. Ready for the Spurs to get a win. What you up to?
Going HAM on the pregame imo. Nervous as fuck but I can't wait....

[BatManu20]

475775483070525440

[RD2191]

Going HAM on the pregame imo. Nervous as fuck but I can't wait....
:lolWhat you drinking?

[Mugen]

Man, I really hope the Spurs show up in this game. If they do, then they got a good chance of winning regardless of LeBron bouncing back.

:flag:

[BatManu20]

475777133386940416

[TE]

:lolWhat you drinking?
Water lol

[hommeaetage]

Gonna miss the 2nd half because of work:bang

[loveforthegame]

Stay healthy. Play smart and together. Get the win. Don't give up home court.

FTH.

:flag:

[BatManu20]

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10460323_10152076769616981_1348657996006028608_n.j pg

[Baam]

Damn the Miami reporters asking Nosferatu the exact time of the AC malfunction....

[BatManu20]

475778514307022849

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BppOxp4CIAAQD-5.jpg:large

[BatManu20]

475779327884550144

[BatManu20]

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10460284_10152076617361981_740584223135818121_n.jp g

[DarrinS]

Damn the Miami reporters asking Nosferatu the exact time of the AC malfunction....

No shit. Enough about the AC and cramp-gate already. Affected Spurs players, too.

[timtonymanurich]

You need to take a course in sarcasm, tbh.

I see your sarcastic point. I was wondering why you're being a "Debbie-Downer" and a LeBronda homer.
#lesson learned

My sentiments remain however...

[Kawhi]

http://i.imgur.com/1FKF4Ch.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/JBLHrxL.gif

:lmao

[DarrinS]

475779327884550144


Awesome. Thanks

[boutons_deux]

No shit. Enough about the AC and cramp-gate already. Affected Spurs players, too.

and ENOUGH about 2013 Finals. Fucking media is FIXATED on it.

[DarrinS]

and ENOUGH about 2013 Finals. Fucking media is FIXATED on it.

They just need SOMETHING to talk about

[Baam]

Bill Simmons saying they should play two points more with Mills the midget instead of Green... We have already 3 playmakers with TP, Manu and Boris, there's absolutely no advantage in playing Mills...

[DarrinS]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BppOxp4CIAAQD-5.jpg:large

Timmy tying that shit tonight

[BillMc]

http://i.imgur.com/1FKF4Ch.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/JBLHrxL.gif

:lmao

:rollin

[timtonymanu]

Cramps, cramps, cramps. FFS already. :lol

[DesignatedT]

Unbearable seriously.

[ace3g]

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/856202523.gif?1402270677

[TE]

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

:lmao

[slick'81]

Big game coming up damn can't wait

[Baam]

475784408243257345

[Ron Swanson]

Don't give a damn how they do it, but just get a win. Going to Miami up 2-0 would be huge.

[Baam]

Doug Collins is a CoM homer.

[Cry Havoc]

Holy shit am I amped for this game.

http://memesly.com/media/created/41aprt.jpg

[Cry Havoc]

Could we PLEASE get autoloading on this page tonight, admins? I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE.

[TE]

Could we PLEASE get autoloading on this page tonight, admins? I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE.
Yeah...for this thread to be stickied...these dudes have to be out there (lurking at least)

[Cry Havoc]

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Let's see how high this goes during the game.

[SpurPadre]

Alright, let's get this started. My streak vs. the Heat's streak of not losing two in a row...

[Captivus]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/f7/f76148a79c96af490683cfc027ddfcfffb5048ddb9eb1a1ee8 44e1ec1017db23.jpg

[ffadicted]

let's do this shit boys

[phxspurfan]

I just wanted to chime in and express how bad this pregame show is.

[Texas_Ranger]

Jalen picked against us again... We got a good chance now. :D

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:flag:

[RD2191]

:flag:

[timtonymanu]

Nervous af. I'm so tired of the Heat avoiding b2b playoff losses. Do this, Spurs.

[TE]

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Let's see how high this goes during the game.
Easily 3,000 if the game is tight...this will cause the site to lag

[TE]

:flag:

[SupremeGuy]

:flag:

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[HI-FI]

:flag:

prayingkid.jpg

[Nathan89]

Starting lineup?

[BillMc]

Spurs 102 - Heat 99

[ducks]

DO IT

[timtonymanu]

Goddamn that NBA Finals intro showing Ray's 3. :depressed

[Fireball]

:flag: :flag: :flag:

[ducks]

100-80 SPURS

[$pursDynasty]

Do we get a 2nd dynasty montage if we win it all this year, like the Lakers' get on the ABC opening? or would we need to win a couple more?

[phxspurfan]

year 20,00014

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs 108 Heat 101.

Do it, Spurs.

[spursparker9]

The fucking kid again

[Captivus]

http://www.oldelpaso.co.uk/~/media/Images/OEP_UK/Recipes/Spicy-chicken-and-courgette-fajitas.ashx

[Nathan89]

This kid is better than that dude last game tbh

[RD2191]

Fucking drunk uncle just here lingering and ruining the fucking game. Son of a bitch.

[ducks]

no spur logo
wtf

[BanditHiro]

oh shit we lost.

[spursparker9]

This kid is better than that dude last game tbh

Both are crap tbh

[SpurPadre]

Bigots must be having a heart attack right now, lol. Keep singing kid!

[RD2191]

This kid is better than that dude last game tbh
That was a guy?

[Cry Havoc]

Dude's voice just cracked. Ouch. :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Nice kid, I'm sure. But he's not a singer, ffs.

[$pursDynasty]

This kid is better than that dude last game tbh
if we win I don't care but last game's dude is 1-0

[ducks]

Starting lineup?

both teams same lineups

[RD2191]

Balls dropping as we speak.

[crc21209]

No player intros again, fuck ABC. Just watch, I bet you they will show them in Miami for their home games..

[Beaverfuzz]

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Let's see how high this goes during the game.

Higher than Robert Parrish during the NBA Finals!