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Mugen
06-08-2014, 10:02 PM
June 10th, 2014 - American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL - ABC - 8pm

http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-nba-finals.jpg

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/904/287/ie2XlvbSSvYd4_original.gif?1370722327

:flag:

Spurs gonna get homecourt back tbh.

HI-FI
06-08-2014, 10:03 PM
Mugen in TD21 mode. take this shit over. :tu

Mugen
06-08-2014, 10:12 PM
Diaw is gonna have to start and the Spurs are gonna have to go small for whenever he's not in the game. No more of that Bonner cameo and have Splitter/Duncan combo eat up the first 4mins of each half tbh.

littleavery1948
06-08-2014, 10:13 PM
Lebron just hit another three......

$pursDynasty
06-08-2014, 10:15 PM
Spurs are mad, Pop is mad so as long as he doesn't play Belli, we can go take this right back. Spurs in five isn't out of the question, especially considering that Manu seems to play well every other game so Tuesday could be his night.

spurraider21
06-08-2014, 10:17 PM
Diaw is gonna have to start and the Spurs are gonna have to go small for whenever he's not in the game. No more of that Bonner cameo and have Splitter/Duncan combo eat up the first 4mins of each half tbh.
bonner was a +3 in his minute tbh :lol

BillMc
06-08-2014, 10:29 PM
We got this series. Don't worry.

Mugen
06-08-2014, 11:43 PM
bonner was a +3 in his minute tbh :lol

:lol

#1spursfanNvegas
06-08-2014, 11:54 PM
:flag:

ElNono
06-08-2014, 11:55 PM
mah, nagger :tu

dg7md
06-08-2014, 11:55 PM
What's the W/L for Mugen game threads? SpurPadre lost his luck I suppose.

heyheymymy
06-09-2014, 12:46 AM
:flag:

Baam
06-09-2014, 09:07 AM
Bottom line is the pace was too slow, Spurs need to really run them out of the building... Not easy when Lebron makes everything but still that's the idea... Quicker pace, better rotations and better offensive execution...

Also the Spurs didn't play inside out anymore in this game, they got owned by Miami's defense, we have to dominate in the paint... Better spacing with Boris starting can help with that.

But it was so disheartening to give it right back like that with these shitty rotations featuring Beli so much... Hopefully they're not feeling down or anything...

Spurs need game 3... If they lose they're trailing and have a chance to fall to 1-3, we can't have that.

Spur|n|Austin
06-09-2014, 09:09 AM
:flag: GAME TRES:flag:

bklynspursfan
06-09-2014, 09:26 AM
Diaw is gonna have to start and the Spurs are gonna have to go small for whenever he's not in the game. No more of that Bonner cameo and have Splitter/Duncan combo eat up the first 4mins of each half tbh.

Agreed. I think we'll see it in one of these games. Pop didn't adjust last series until game 5 when he saw OKC at full strength and got a real grasp of what they wanted to do. Game 1 was a little weird, there was no real flow to the game. I would look for some adjustment in one of these games.

They also need to figure out a counter for the P&R involving Parker getting switched onto Lebron

Baam
06-09-2014, 09:28 AM
The more I think about the idea to simply take Kawhi off Lebron the more I like it...

Seriously why not...

Green on Lebron as the primary defender - when he finally gets comfortable in the low post we switch Diaw on him, basically it's make him adapt his offense mid game whereas he can do the same thing to both Kawhi and Boris...

Kawhi on Wade to start the game - shut down their second option and it gives the Spurs more freedom to use him as a small ball 4, something they're reluctant to do due to the current defensive assignments...

Boris on Bosh to start the game - Bosh has completely torched Splitter so far, can't be worse.

Tim Tiago
Boris Kawhi
Kawhi Green
Green Manu
TP Mills

8 men rotation... No defensive liability (Mills can at least get some steals here and there)... Defensive assignments that give us a change to at least take Bosh and Wade out of the series and to hamper their ball movement with Kawhi playing the passing lanes more... Even if they're not comfortable with Green as the primary Lebron defender he can at least be the secondary defender allowing Boris to start.

Mugen
06-09-2014, 10:18 AM
Agreed. I think we'll see it in one of these games. Pop didn't adjust last series until game 5 when he saw OKC at full strength and got a real grasp of what they wanted to do. Game 1 was a little weird, there was no real flow to the game. I would look for some adjustment in one of these games.

They also need to figure out a counter for the P&R involving Parker getting switched onto Lebron

The 1-3 Screen n Roll was Miami's bread n butter play throughout the 2nd half last night. Credit to them as there really isn't a way to defend that unless you switch Parker off onto Allen and have Green/Manu cover Chalmers.

21209
06-09-2014, 10:42 AM
The next two games will really tell us whether the Spurs are committed to completing their mission to right last years wrong or whether all the hard work they did to get here was done in vain.

Budkin
06-09-2014, 10:43 AM
No doubt in my mind Spurs will come out focused and take 1 or both in Miami. We're just a better team tbh.

Spurish
06-09-2014, 11:26 AM
We got this. We are going to rebound from last night's setback and re-take the series lead.

:flag:

Rapper
06-09-2014, 11:29 AM
Game.3

Heat 110 - 75 Spurs

Game 4

Heat 99 - 98 Spurs

Game.5.

Heat 95 - 101 Spurs

Game.6

Heat 100 - 93 Spurs

Heat in 6

Capster
06-09-2014, 11:42 AM
Why doesn't Pop play Mills more minutes?? He is fast and pesty! What was Bonner doing in there???
http://images.smh.com.au/2014/02/06/5137793/Tim-Duncan-20140206181827328838-300x0.jpg

Spur|n|Austin
06-09-2014, 11:44 AM
Last fourteen games between the Spurs and Heat: Spurs 1386 points, Heat 1385 (http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nba-finals-shootaround-lebron-james-miami-heat-spurs-game-2/)

Darius Bieber
06-09-2014, 11:47 AM
No way the Spurs win in Miami. Miami in 5.

phxspurfan
06-09-2014, 11:50 AM
I remember really wanting a Mugen grill for my TSX.

SpurPadre
06-09-2014, 12:37 PM
What's the W/L for Mugen game threads? SpurPadre lost his luck I suppose.

Yeah, my streak snapped but at least I made MY free throws, tbh. Bring us some good luck, MUGEN!!!

313
06-09-2014, 12:44 PM
If Marco doesn't play again for the rest of the series, Miami won't win another game.

TampaDude
06-09-2014, 02:46 PM
No way the Spurs win in Miami. Miami in 5.

No way the Spurs win in OKC, too, right? :lol

Darius Bieber
06-09-2014, 02:59 PM
No way the Spurs win in OKC, too, right? :lol

Took Overtime and a clutch Manu shot to do it.

lefty
06-09-2014, 03:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO HEAT !!!!!

KoolAid Mans Brother
06-09-2014, 03:02 PM
http://i43.tinypic.com/2ebwehs.png

Mikeanaro
06-09-2014, 03:03 PM
SAN ANTONIO HEAT !!!!!
Shut up you cockless retard go suck lebron little shit pickle.

lefty
06-09-2014, 03:04 PM
Shut up you cockless retard go suck lebron little shit pickle.
Don't resist



Join us !


SAN ANTONIO HEAT !!!!!

Mikeanaro
06-09-2014, 03:06 PM
Don't resist



Join us !


SAN ANTONIO HEAT !!!!!
LOL!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I like Bill Mc signature girls thats a deal breaker

TampaDude
06-09-2014, 03:27 PM
Took Overtime and a clutch Manu shot to do it.

A win is a win.

TampaDude
06-09-2014, 03:28 PM
SAN ANTONIO HEAT !!!!!

If the Heat win the title this year, and I don't think they will, I'll be happy for LeBron and only LeBron. The rest of the Heat can go pound sand.

BillMc
06-09-2014, 03:30 PM
LOL!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I like Bill Mc signature girls thats a deal breaker

Glad to keep you on board my friend.:toast

Mikeanaro
06-09-2014, 03:32 PM
Glad to keep you on board my friend.:toast
:tuGreat taste buddy:tu

EVAY
06-09-2014, 03:45 PM
Last fourteen games between the Spurs and Heat: Spurs 1386 points, Heat 1385 (http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nba-finals-shootaround-lebron-james-miami-heat-spurs-game-2/)

Holy crap! Is this for real?

ABC sports should point that it, although I'm not positive that it would coincide with their 'James' - centric narrative.

Spur|n|Austin
06-09-2014, 03:47 PM
Holy crap! Is this for real?

ABC sports should point that it, although I'm not positive that it would coincide with their 'James' - centric narrative.


The Miami Heat versus the San Antonio Spurs is basically Al Pacino’s Any Given Sunday speech given form; it is basketball at the very highest level. Dating from the 2011-12 season, up to and including last night’s Game 2, the Heat and the Spurs have played 14 games. In those 14 games, the Heat have scored a total of 1,385 points and the Spurs have scored 1,386 points. That — in the most simplistic, reductive of terms — is the minuscule margin between these two teams over the past three full seasons. One point. Between the borders of that single point, any one of the nearly infinite number of pixel variables that make up the picture of an NBA game takes on a weight so precise that the bounce of the ball can be the breeze that tips the scales.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nba-finals-shootaround-lebron-james-miami-heat-spurs-game-2/

EVAY
06-09-2014, 03:55 PM
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nba-finals-shootaround-lebron-james-miami-heat-spurs-game-2/

Thanks man. That is just so awesome!!

BillMc
06-09-2014, 03:57 PM
:tuGreat taste buddy:tu

Thanks man!

spurraider21
06-09-2014, 04:04 PM
The 1-3 Screen n Roll was Miami's bread n butter play throughout the 2nd half last night. Credit to them as there really isn't a way to defend that unless you switch Parker off onto Allen and have Green/Manu cover Chalmers.
the spurs could react with a trap and let chalmers beat them. iirc the heat abused us with the 1-3 pick and roll in game 2 last year too. the spurs reaction in game 3 was just to go nuts from 3 :lol

marinoman
06-09-2014, 04:18 PM
Diaw is gonna have to start and the Spurs are gonna have to go small for whenever he's not in the game. No more of that Bonner cameo and have Splitter/Duncan combo eat up the first 4mins of each half tbh.

Altough Bonner is a Liability on D, he has little to no hesistation shooting the open 3. Diaw way too often pump fakes a soft heat closeout. Of course I want more Diaw than Bonner, but when Bonner is hitting his shot, he can give us a solid 10-15 minutes

bklynspursfan
06-09-2014, 04:26 PM
I hope to see Parker/Manu driving a lot more than they have been. And I hope guys like Green/Mills/Leonard/Diaw are ready for the moment and knock down open shots. Everyone needs to be hungry for the 50/50 balls and make sharp passes. I don't have a great feeling about this game but I hope they prove me wrong. All we need is to steal 1 game there.

Mugen
06-09-2014, 04:29 PM
In the words of retired GOAT role player Kobe Bryant, y'all niggas need to put your big boy pants on tbh.

Chillen
06-09-2014, 04:31 PM
If the Spurs don't win game 3 on the road put a fork in 'em. You can't dig an early hole in a series against a team like Miami, in the NBA finals. Sure they could lose game 3 and win game 4, maybe but that's playing with fire there. Odds are losing game 3 will give the Heat motivation to win game 4, have to make it worst case 2-2 headed back to San Antonio. Game 3 is an absolute must win for the Spurs!

RD2191
06-09-2014, 04:32 PM
If the Spurs don't win game 3 on the road put a fork in 'em. You can't dig an early hole in a series against a team like Miami, in the NBA finals. Sure they could lose game 3 and win game 4, maybe but that's playing with fire there. Odds are losing game 3 will give the Heat motivation to win game 4, have to make it worst case 2-2 headed back to San Antonio. Game 3 is an absolute must win for the Spurs!

Eruff24
06-09-2014, 05:18 PM
If the Spurs don't win game 3 on the road put a fork in 'em. You can't dig an early hole in a series against a team like Miami, in the NBA finals. Sure they could lose game 3 and win game 4, maybe but that's playing with fire there. Odds are losing game 3 will give the Heat motivation to win game 4, have to make it worst case 2-2 headed back to San Antonio. Game 3 is an absolute must win for the Spurs!

Game 2 was a must win for the Spurs. They spoiled a shot at being up 2 games by allowing the Heat to stick around.

peacemaker885
06-09-2014, 05:36 PM
Can't wait for Game 3. Lets do this.

DarrinS
06-09-2014, 05:36 PM
Game 2 was a must win for the Spurs. They spoiled a shot at being up 2 games by allowing the Heat to stick around.

Meh, game 2 wasn't a must win. I do agree that they missed an opportunity to go up 2-0.

DarrinS
06-09-2014, 05:37 PM
The more I think about the idea to simply take Kawhi off Lebron the more I like it...

Seriously why not...

Green on Lebron as the primary defender - when he finally gets comfortable in the low post we switch Diaw on him, basically it's make him adapt his offense mid game whereas he can do the same thing to both Kawhi and Boris...

Kawhi on Wade to start the game - shut down their second option and it gives the Spurs more freedom to use him as a small ball 4, something they're reluctant to do due to the current defensive assignments...

Boris on Bosh to start the game - Bosh has completely torched Splitter so far, can't be worse.

Tim Tiago
Boris Kawhi
Kawhi Green
Green Manu
TP Mills

8 men rotation... No defensive liability (Mills can at least get some steals here and there)... Defensive assignments that give us a change to at least take Bosh and Wade out of the series and to hamper their ball movement with Kawhi playing the passing lanes more... Even if they're not comfortable with Green as the primary Lebron defender he can at least be the secondary defender allowing Boris to start.


I like this idea :tu

mclinejr
06-09-2014, 07:20 PM
Alright, I know I'm going to get made fun of for asking, but I'm confused. I thought the locations for the finals were already set, and cannot be changed by the outcome of the games. Am I wrong?

ace3g
06-09-2014, 07:50 PM
Why doesn't Pop play Mills more minutes?? He is fast and pesty! What was Bonner doing in there???
http://images.smh.com.au/2014/02/06/5137793/Tim-Duncan-20140206181827328838-300x0.jpg

I thought after Parker got elbowed in the ribs, that Patty should have finished the game, his 3pt shot was working and he was drawing fouls.

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

RD2191
06-09-2014, 09:28 PM
Spurs gonna get homecourt back tbh.

Alright, I know I'm going to get made fun of for asking, but I'm confused. I thought the locations for the finals were already set, and cannot be changed by the outcome of the games. Am I wrong?
what?

Capster
06-09-2014, 09:36 PM
Spurs gonna get homecourt back tbh.

Alright, I know I'm going to get made fun of for asking, but I'm confused. I thought the locations for the finals were already set, and cannot be changed by the outcome of the games. Am I wrong?

What you talkin about Willis???? Locations are set ....2 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 1. You get it now???

TE
06-09-2014, 09:41 PM
Imagine if this was still a 2-3-2 format. Horrifying thought of three straight games in Miami.

Aztecfan03
06-09-2014, 09:53 PM
Took Overtime and a clutch Manu shot to do it.

Just like there was no way Spurs were going to win OKC series?

SpurPadre
06-09-2014, 10:17 PM
I tried avoiding sports media all day but someone around me played ESPN radio few minutes ago and right away, it was nothing but "Spurs are done" narrative and comparing the first two games to the first two games of the Heat-Pacers series and how Indiana choked away Game 2 like we choked last night's game. They had on a few known NBA analysts and they all said it's pretty much a lock that the Heat will win the Title now and that they would win in 5 or 6. Normally, I'd be annoyed but the Spurs tend to play better against the very best when we become the perceived underdogs. I feel good about our chances to at least get 1 on these next two. I also expect that they got their choking out of their systems and play their best ball from here on out.

dg7md
06-09-2014, 10:35 PM
Ideally we win 3 and likely lose 4, then go back to win 5 and have a chance to close out with our turn of a 6. moment wherein we pull out the victory. Game 5 is guaranteed for us now, and is always the most crucial before 7.

hooperflash
06-09-2014, 11:53 PM
Just win ... Road trip victories!

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_a.jpg

Fireball
06-10-2014, 04:11 AM
If we do not shorten the rotation more, try Joseph instead of Bellinelli ... Cory showed some good offensive flashes so far and his defense is way better

We have to win this game, so GO SPURS GO

heyheymymy
06-10-2014, 05:20 AM
GO SPURS GO!!http://i.imgur.com/vEwXDs3.jpg\

SpurAddict561
06-10-2014, 06:28 AM
We won in Miami last year, we just need ONE.

LET'S GOOOOO

FromWayDowntown
06-10-2014, 06:34 AM
Monty McCutchen
Tony Brothers
Zach Zarba
Alt: Bill Kennedy

DBMethos
06-10-2014, 06:36 AM
Yikes.

hsxvvd
06-10-2014, 06:38 AM
Monty McCutchen
Tony Brothers
Zach Zarba
Alt: Bill Kennedy

Simply just have to hope Tony Brothers' inevitable game deciding fuck up is in our favour.

Texas_Ranger
06-10-2014, 06:49 AM
Monty McCutchen
Tony Brothers
Zach Zarba
Alt: Bill Kennedy

Well it was a good game... :(

ace3g
06-10-2014, 06:57 AM
Just win ... Road trip victories!

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_a.jpg

Where did you get this photo from

dg7md
06-10-2014, 08:00 AM
We'll need a Joey Crawford-reffed game in Miami this series tbh...

Tim_duncan21
06-10-2014, 08:22 AM
Just win ... Road trip victories!

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_a.jpg

This is a good sign

Baam
06-10-2014, 08:47 AM
Just read that when it is tied 1-1 in the Finals, the team that won game 3 historically won the series 83% of the time... That's some scary odds.

Prime Time
06-10-2014, 08:50 AM
Just read that when it is tied 1-1 in the Finals, the team that won game 3 historically won the series 83% of the time... That's some scary odds.
The 2013 Spurs and 2011 Heat both fucked that up, so I wouldn't exactly call it a deciding factor here lol.

Spur|n|Austin
06-10-2014, 09:00 AM
Just win ... Road trip victories!

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_a.jpg

:tu

Baam
06-10-2014, 09:12 AM
The 2013 Spurs and 2011 Heat both fucked that up, so I wouldn't exactly call it a deciding factor here lol.

:lol good point

westbound17
06-10-2014, 09:27 AM
Go Spurs! Just win, we need this game3! All the way here from the Philippines rooting for the Spurs!

Budkin
06-10-2014, 09:39 AM
The 2013 Spurs and 2011 Heat both fucked that up, so I wouldn't exactly call it a deciding factor here lol.

We destroyed every single one of those stats last year winning Games 1, 3, 5, and having a 99% chance to win 6 with 28 seconds left.

Fireball
06-10-2014, 09:45 AM
good thing is the Heat also relax a bit after they won an important game, that's why I think the chances to steal one in Miami are not that bad ...

mclinejr
06-10-2014, 10:03 AM
what?

I was quoting Mugen.

Mugen
06-10-2014, 10:20 AM
Monty McCutchen
Tony Brothers
Zach Zarba
Alt: Bill Kennedy

:hang

bklynspursfan
06-10-2014, 10:35 AM
ANyone thinking we could see a guy like Manu put up +30 tonight? I think 1 of our big 3 will need to have a big game. I would bank on either Duncan or Manu being that guy.

peacemaker885
06-10-2014, 10:37 AM
Still no sighting of Kawhi. Hope he breaks out on this game.

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 10:42 AM
Just win ... Road trip victories!

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_a.jpg

Wow

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 10:43 AM
Monty McCutchen
Tony Brothers
Zach Zarba
Alt: Bill Kennedy

McCutchen & Tony Brothers will try to fuck us hard..

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 10:43 AM
Still no sighting of Kawhi. Hope he breaks out on this game.

Kawhi is a mental midget

EVAY
06-10-2014, 11:21 AM
I don't have a good feeling about this game, but I am hopeful for game 4. As long as we come back to S.A. with one win from Miami, we will regain HCA.

Of course, if Kawhi is MIA again, we may come back to S.A. 3-1, which would REALLY be difficult.

It will be fun to watch what Pop does over the next two games.

It is hard for some of us to realize, I think, that how well we do in the next few games against this team is not altogether up to us…Miami is going to have a part to play in what we are allowed to do.

The last game was very very close with LeBron being dominant; we hurt ourselves in that game, and thus the Heat got a little lucky.

In the game tonight, if LeBron is dominant again, and we DON'T hurt ourselves, AND we get a little lucky, I think we can win.

I think the above two statements can be made for every game the rest of the way out, obviously. These teams are that close to each other, imo.

Mugen
06-10-2014, 11:35 AM
LeBron has absolutely killed us going back to Game 6. If he's hitting jumpers and 3s like he's done at a high clip so far, then, unfortunately, there isn't much the Spurs can do about it. Let's hope he has an off game at least once these next couple of games and the Spurs can take advantage.

BillMc
06-10-2014, 11:47 AM
Just win ... Road trip victories!

http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_a.jpg

:toast

BillMc
06-10-2014, 11:56 AM
Am I the only one who thinks, despite the Game 2 loss, that Pop has the right strategy on LeBron? Have you noticed how little help Boris and Leonard are getting when defending him? And have you noticed that LeBron's assists are way down, and his usage rate way up? I think the idea is to wear him out. Yes, his minutes aren't too high this series (relatively speaking) but those are hard minutes going to the rim all the time. I think Pop is trying to turn LeBron into a "hero ball" player which limits the effectiveness of the other Heat players and also tires him out. He already failed to reach the end of Game 1, and despite 35 and 10 in Game 2, the Heat barely won. (A game that close is a statistical toss up.) I think Pop is going to force LeBron have to put up these numbers again and again to win. Games where he's on (how often does LeBron shoot 100% beyond the arc) will be toss ups, and any game when he's off, the Spurs will blow the Heat off the court. That's what the media is missing. LeBron had a godlike game and barely won. Okay, try and do it again....

It's a tough strategy, hanging Kawhii on an island to a degree, but he's younger than LeBron and things will get more even as the series goes on.

look_at_g_shred
06-10-2014, 11:58 AM
All we have to do is win one in Miami and not have to worry about winning on the road again. Having said that, I would much prefer a game 3 win rather than a more pressurized situation being down 2-1 and having to win game 4.

hitmantb
06-10-2014, 11:59 AM
Keys To Tonight's Game

1) Avoid 1v1 ISO plays for Duncan at all costs, his success rate against Bosh/Birdman 1v1 is atrocious and even if he makes it decent percentage early, it drains too much of his gas tank for the fourth quarter. Pop/Duncan also needs better pace, no more 12 minutes in a quarter no matter what. Splitter when Duncan is not on the court, is fairly effective. His minutes need to go down to 30-32 a game.

2) 10 minutes or less for Belinelli, Green needs to play over 30 minutes, I don't mind seeing a bit of of Joseph.

3) Let LeBron get his jumpers, if he makes every single one of them with a hand in the face, so be it. Foul trouble kills us.

4) Whomever LeBron is guarding needs to run/cut/move all over the floor to tire him out, if he is on Parker, Manu needs to initiate the offense

5) Pray we can hit open 3's and Heat misses theirs, hope refs call a tight game on both ends instead of "let them play". Heat is too physical in this scenario, and their power over finesse drives are more likely to generate fouls even in a "let them play" scenario.

Manu20
06-10-2014, 12:01 PM
Lebron went full blown God Mode on Game 2....If he continues to do that for 3 more games you just have to shake his hand! With that being said I still like the Spurs chances just win a game in Miami and than it becomes a best of 3 series with 2 games in SA!

BillMc
06-10-2014, 12:05 PM
This is the most "LeBron-centric" Heat team they've had the last 4 years. He's doing everything for them. Just keep making him exert energy. As we saw in his Cleveland days, if he gets no help, eventually he'll wear out and fold up.

look_at_g_shred
06-10-2014, 12:06 PM
This is the most "LeBron-centric" Heat team they've had the last 4 years. He's doing everything for them. Just keep making him exert energy. As we saw in his Cleveland days, if he gets no help, eventually he'll wear out and fold up.
Especially if those jumpers aren't falling.

Budkin
06-10-2014, 12:17 PM
This is the most "LeBron-centric" Heat team they've had the last 4 years. He's doing everything for them. Just keep making him exert energy. As we saw in his Cleveland days, if he gets no help, eventually he'll wear out and fold up.

This. Let him get his and cover everyone else.

DesignatedT
06-10-2014, 12:26 PM
Problem is he's getting plenty of help. Bosh most notably is playing fantastic basketball and Lewis is making the Spurs pay. Scary thing is Allen hasn't had a big game and he will eventually hit some threes. As long as Green is on Wade I'm not worried about Dwyane having a huge impact. If Pop keeps overplaying Marco and puts him on Wade then Lebron will get plenty of help from Dwyane as well.

Mugen
06-10-2014, 12:32 PM
Last 3 games LeBron has put up 30+ on the Spurs in a playoff game, Heat have won tbh. It can't really be a let him get his mentality because he's too efficient of a scorer. I think the Spurs need to start trapping and get the ball out of his hands and rely on the rotation to their shooters. It's not ideal but it's gotta be better than the recent history of Bron killing SA.

hooperflash
06-10-2014, 12:36 PM
Am I the only one who thinks?

Smart basketball minds agree with your take ..

BillMc
06-10-2014, 12:37 PM
Problem is he's getting plenty of help. Bosh most notably is playing fantastic basketball and Lewis is making the Spurs pay. Scary thing is Allen hasn't had a big game and he will eventually hit some threes. As long as Green is on Wade I'm not worried about Dwyane having a huge impact. If Pop keeps overplaying Marco and puts him on Wade then Lebron will get plenty of help from Dwyane as well.

While I completely agree with your individual points, (and I'd like to see less Marco, but Green's foul problems have upped his minutes. Maybe use Cory?), my point is LeBron's usage rate is WAY up, and his assists are way down. Those players you mention are too good to be completely shut down, but assuming this is a long series we'll see if LBJ can keep it up. I think he's going to need to be 30+ every night to beat us. Some nights those jumpers won't fall, and some nights he'll be too tired to get to the rim. If the Heat can finish us off in 5, we'll have to just praise LeBron. But with this usage rate if it goes 6 or 7, the deeper team will win. (I feel). The one problem with making him a jump shooter last year is it did not wear him out. In fact, LeBron got stronger as the series progressed.

rogues
06-10-2014, 12:55 PM
It's over for the Spurs, tbh..the Spurs will have a cute little emotional win in Game 5 but it's a guaranteed party down in South Beach after Game 6..

Nathan89
06-10-2014, 01:07 PM
I think the starting lineup will remain the same for this game. It's clear that Pop doesn't want Diaw in the starting lineup and mess up the rotations. Maybe Manu or Beli replace Tiago in the starting lineup.

hitmantb
06-10-2014, 01:15 PM
At end of the day Miami (and IMO, a healthy Thunder with a decent coach) is the better team if both teams are playing at 100%, just too much firepower from big three in prime and ex-star players (Allen, Lewis) getting easy 15-20 minutes per game with LeBron eating up defensive resources of the opposing team and getting them open shots.

However we can only hope Spurs depth can wear LeBron down and his HGH usage will create more side effects for him. Unfortunately for GDP we don't have much time left, we will need a little bit of luck to split in Miami after we screwed up game 2.

In game 5-7, hopefully LeBron will finally tire out. It is just really unfortunate the Pacers self-destructed and did not grind him nearly as much as they did last year or say, the way Grizzlies grinded Durant. I was worried all along the East playoffs were just warm-up's and a fresh LeBron is too much for the Spurs.

Old School 44
06-10-2014, 01:58 PM
Last 3 games LeBron has put up 30+ on the Spurs in a playoff game, Heat have won tbh. It can't really be a let him get his mentality because he's too efficient of a scorer. I think the Spurs need to start trapping and get the ball out of his hands and rely on the rotation to their shooters. It's not ideal but it's gotta be better than the recent history of Bron killing SA.
I agree, trap LeBron, get the ball out of his hands.

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/TrapWithBall1_zps9302af03.jpg

heyheymymy
06-10-2014, 02:37 PM
Am I the only one who thinks, despite the Game 2 loss, that Pop has the right strategy on LeBron? Have you noticed how little help Boris and Leonard are getting when defending him? And have you noticed that LeBron's assists are way down, and his usage rate way up? I think the idea is to wear him out. Yes, his minutes aren't too high this series (relatively speaking) but those are hard minutes going to the rim all the time. I think Pop is trying to turn LeBron into a "hero ball" player which limits the effectiveness of the other Heat players and also tires him out. He already failed to reach the end of Game 1, and despite 35 and 10 in Game 2, the Heat barely won. (A game that close is a statistical toss up.) I think Pop is going to force LeBron have to put up these numbers again and again to win. Games where he's on (how often does LeBron shoot 100% beyond the arc) will be toss ups, and any game when he's off, the Spurs will blow the Heat off the court. That's what the media is missing. LeBron had a godlike game and barely won. Okay, try and do it again....

It's a tough strategy, hanging Kawhii on an island to a degree, but he's younger than LeBron and things will get more even as the series goes on.

solid take :tu

Thomas82
06-10-2014, 02:39 PM
Am I the only one who thinks, despite the Game 2 loss, that Pop has the right strategy on LeBron? Have you noticed how little help Boris and Leonard are getting when defending him? And have you noticed that LeBron's assists are way down, and his usage rate way up? I think the idea is to wear him out. Yes, his minutes aren't too high this series (relatively speaking) but those are hard minutes going to the rim all the time. I think Pop is trying to turn LeBron into a "hero ball" player which limits the effectiveness of the other Heat players and also tires him out. He already failed to reach the end of Game 1, and despite 35 and 10 in Game 2, the Heat barely won. (A game that close is a statistical toss up.) I think Pop is going to force LeBron have to put up these numbers again and again to win. Games where he's on (how often does LeBron shoot 100% beyond the arc) will be toss ups, and any game when he's off, the Spurs will blow the Heat off the court. That's what the media is missing. LeBron had a godlike game and barely won. Okay, try and do it again....

It's a tough strategy, hanging Kawhi on an island to a degree, but he's younger than LeBron and things will get more even as the series goes on.

+1

I also agree with that strategy.

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 02:40 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10427347_10152080997966981_6024966045129471333_n.j pg

baseline bum
06-10-2014, 02:46 PM
This is the most "LeBron-centric" Heat team they've had the last 4 years. He's doing everything for them. Just keep making him exert energy. As we saw in his Cleveland days, if he gets no help, eventually he'll wear out and fold up.

He has help this time. No way the Spurs can just let him go off, because when he goes off he carries everyone with him. He ain't Amare or Kobe.

DarrinS
06-10-2014, 02:51 PM
He has help this time. No way the Spurs can just let him go off, because when he goes off he carries everyone with him. He ain't Amare or Kobe.

All you can do is make him work for everything he gets. If he's going to hit contested jump shots, more power to him.

Spur|n|Austin
06-10-2014, 02:54 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10427347_10152080997966981_6024966045129471333_n.j pg

:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

baseline bum
06-10-2014, 02:58 PM
Please no Del Negro tonight

hitmantb
06-10-2014, 03:01 PM
Agree 100%. Much rather have LeBron average 30+ a game if we can take away their 3's. Heat, like Spurs, blow the game open with a barrage of three pointers. I will cry if we try to double him and leave their shooters open.

We are doing fine on LeBron, seriously a single 50/50 call in Kwahi's favor, 1 less foul, and it would be a totally different game. Kwahi, Green did not have foul trouble against OKC. They are by far the most important players after GDP and if they can put in heavy minutes, Spurs will win.

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 03:13 PM
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BatManu20
06-10-2014, 03:16 PM
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BatManu20
06-10-2014, 03:18 PM
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Amuseddaysleeper
06-10-2014, 03:24 PM
I think they should mix it up and hit LeBron with a random/quick double team now and again.

Boris also needs to give LeBron space. I have 0 issue if LeBron is gonna hit jumpers all night. Much better than him doing windmill dunks igniting the crowd.

Spurs as a whole need to keep the Heat under 50%. Heat are getting whatever shots they want, especially in the second half. Spurs have been coming out flat in these third quarters a lot in the playoffs.

EVAY
06-10-2014, 03:30 PM
Spurs have been coming out flat in these third quarters a lot in the playoffs.

The Spurs coming out flat in the third quarters is as characteristic of the Pop/Duncan era as is good team defense. It has been making me nuts for about 17 years now.

Amuseddaysleeper
06-10-2014, 03:32 PM
The Spurs coming out flat in the third quarters is as characteristic of the Pop/Duncan era as is good team defense. It has been making me nuts for about 17 years now.

:lol true

Nathan89
06-10-2014, 03:39 PM
Green guarding Lebron instead of Diaw.
Increased minutes for Diaw, Leonard, Green, and Ginobili. Decreased minutes for beli.

At the bare minimum I hope these things are done. It's going to be frustrating watching otherwise.

TE
06-10-2014, 03:43 PM
Lebron went full blown God Mode on Game 2....If he continues to do that for 3 more games you just have to shake his hand! With that being said I still like the Spurs chances just win a game in Miami and than it becomes a best of 3 series with 2 games in SA!
In a way I'm not going to be that mad if the Spurs lose. LeBron is a fucking basketball czar...as much as I hate to admit it.

TE
06-10-2014, 03:43 PM
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10440711_10152081022696981_2832274706568946660_n.j pg
Holy shit what an awesome pic

bklynspursfan
06-10-2014, 03:44 PM
Last game I feel the Spurs came out guns blazin' in a 3rd quarter was in the Clippers series 2 years ago when they were down big and came back. (last meaningful game)

2nd quarter has been our bread and butter this post season. We had a great opportunity up 30-19 last game to really extend that lead to 14-16 and we failed to do so. They then went on an 11-2 run and it was tight from there on out. They have to realize the opportunities they have and go for the kill. It was frustrating to watch, I honestly felt that's where we lost the game.

velik_m
06-10-2014, 03:50 PM
Spurs got this. :flag:

BillMc
06-10-2014, 04:00 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10427347_10152080997966981_6024966045129471333_n.j pg

Great!:toast

Strategic
06-10-2014, 04:06 PM
First 2014 finals game in Miami this year. Maybe some of Heat supporting cast will try to ham tonight and bron stands around for it. This game is the Spurs to take. :flag::flag::flag:

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 04:23 PM
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Manu20
06-10-2014, 04:23 PM
In a way I'm not going to be that mad if the Spurs lose. LeBron is a fucking basketball czar...as much as I hate to admit it.

If it wasn't for how they lost last year I would not be mad either, but I'm just hoping for the Spurs to win to get the bad taste out of our mouths! A Finals victory especially how they lost last year would all but cement the legacy of the Spurs Big 3. On the other hand a finals loss would taint what the Big 3 have done as most people would remember the back to back finals loss...IMO.

objective
06-10-2014, 04:29 PM
There should be NO MINUTES for Belineli if it's not in garbage time.

NONE.

I don't even understand how there could be Spurs fans asking for reduced minutes, but not full benchings.

Marco Belineli is KILLING the Spurs chances.

There's no good reason for Joseph to sit while Belineli gets carved up by Wade, quits on screens, leaves Allen wide open, leaves every shooter wide open, and gets purposefly put in actions to get him switched onto Lebron which results in scores for Lebron and open made threes for every one else.

Add that to his lack of hustle, and Marco is pure anti-winning.

Make no Mistake, Marco = Spurs loss without Lebron cramps.

He is that wretched. He can not be out there to hit shots. He can not be out there to spread the floor. He can not be out there when there is foul trouble. He has and will COST THE SPURS GAMES.

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 04:37 PM
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Dex
06-10-2014, 04:38 PM
http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites-nbateams/release/spurs/sites/spurs/files/content/images-gallery/2014/02/melissalead.jpg

Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals started off well enough for the Spurs. Lebron came out looking like he was pressing after Crampgate, starting out 1 for 5 with 3 turnovers. Meanwhile, Duncan continued to beast against the Heat's vertically-challenged front-line, going off for an 11-point first quarter including an emphatic and rarely seen putback dunk. The Spurs bench was able to come out strong to build an 11-point lead in the second, but James would come alive in the quarter and pair with Bosh to keep the game tied at half-time. In the third quarter, Spoelstra apparently picked up the controller and plugged in the goddamn Konami code, because Lebron went absolutely God Mode. Kawhi Leonard laid a step too far back on a couple of possessions, and that's all it took for Lebron to get comfortable with his jumper. James peeled of a 12-point run in just over 2 minutes on a variety of pull-ups, step-backs, and three-pointers. If you are stuck in Leonard or Diaw's shoes, there is really not much you can do when the game's best player is in the zone. The Spurs would fight valiantly against Super James until the final minutes, and even carried a one-point lead with 2 minutes left, but being forced to over-compensate on James left Bosh open for a dagger from the right corner and Wade open for a cutting layup, and that was the icing on the cake.

If anybody thought that a Finals rematch between the Spurs and Heat was going to be a cakewalk, they obviously weren't paying attention to last year's epic seven-game series which may go down as one of the top 5 Finals of all-time. These two teams are incredibly evenly matched, if not on paper, then in principle. Both teams mark up their clipboards with motion and ball movement, back-screens and cutters, and floor-spacing shooters. Both teams feature disciplined and tenacious defense which will scramble for 24 seconds if required. Both teams have Big 3 star power; one anchored by experience and discipline, the other anchored by talent and raw athleticism. Both teams feature deep benches and veteran role players who are not afraid to make a mark on this series.

For two teams who could not be more juxtaposed in ideology (built vs. bought), it's hard to imagine a pair of opponents who are more evenly matched. Both of these teams are very capable of winning on the road, and Miami had the chance to draw first blood. From the start, I expected that each team will win one at least away game in this series, and if that prediction is held to be self-evident, Game 2 was the best game to give up.

Now the Spurs must re-focus and head to Miami with one goal: bring back home court advantage. Timing could not have been kinder to the Spurs when the league decided to adjust the Finals format, as they are now saved the fate of having to go to Miami for three straight. They need to go into the Heat's den locked and loaded, and do whatever it takes to bring this series back home with at least a 2-2 split for the pivotal Game 5.

The Spurs won a franchise-record 30 road games this season and were far-and-away the best road team in the NBA. Now is the time to show it.

FTH.

5.

Beaverfuzz
06-10-2014, 04:43 PM
Green and Leonard have to play good defense the first few minutes of the game and not pickup cheap fouls. Rather not have Green get two quick fouls and then get subbed out for even earlier than Manu's normal time to come in, in the first quarter.

:flag:
:lobt2:

BillMc
06-10-2014, 05:06 PM
https://pp.vk.me/c616525/v616525782/f20a/pA8j3K4Mu1w.jpg

tholdren
06-10-2014, 05:56 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oBWW3V8ETE

BITCH

MeloHype
06-10-2014, 06:04 PM
Easy win

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 06:11 PM
476501213190819840

BillMc
06-10-2014, 06:18 PM
:flag:

RD2191
06-10-2014, 06:21 PM
Big 3 have to carry us tonight, tbh. Our role players don't play all that well on the road. Hope Tony goes MVP mode tonight.

ace3g
06-10-2014, 06:29 PM
http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf4/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_b.jpg

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 06:36 PM
476508055409266688

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 06:38 PM
476508305821802497

BillMc
06-10-2014, 06:38 PM
http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf4/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_b.jpg

:toast

ElNono
06-10-2014, 06:47 PM
:flag:

SupremeGuy
06-10-2014, 06:50 PM
http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf4/t51.2885-15/10431997_1425166854426015_695504171_b.jpg:jack

SpurPadre
06-10-2014, 06:52 PM
I can't stress enough how I fucking LOATHE that seven nation army chant those motherfuckers do at the games there.

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 06:53 PM
476511909441581056

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:01 PM
Someone needs to slip one of these trainers a 50 to "accidentally" jerk one of his shoulders out of his socket so he can't play tbh

476513974415290369

Nathan89
06-10-2014, 07:03 PM
It would be nice if Leonard gets a highlight dunk very early in the game. Attack!

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:03 PM
Go Timberwolves?

476513892504322048

Mugen
06-10-2014, 07:04 PM
:flag:

~O~
06-10-2014, 07:04 PM
:flag:

Throw it up. Stay confident. Stay focused. Stay willed.

Shastafarian
06-10-2014, 07:07 PM
Parker said the Chalmers elbow was "a dirty play". :tu

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:11 PM
Timmy's labor-worker clothes up top

476516331484086272

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:14 PM
Please no Matt Bonner, it makes absolutely no sense at all in this series... at all..

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:17 PM
Bonner and Belli should both only play if it's garbage minutes. No exceptions tbh.

Unfortunately, I think Belli will get some run this game. Expect Wade to attack and score on him every time tbh.

SpurPadre
06-10-2014, 07:17 PM
Please no Matt Bonner, it makes absolutely no sense at all in this series... at all..

Unless Pop wants to see the Heat's ballboy dunk on him and block his shots.

ace3g
06-10-2014, 07:20 PM
Diaw starting, hopefully same results as that last reg season game

ace3g
06-10-2014, 07:23 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpzwJfAIAAAf7YT.jpg:large

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:24 PM
476519939981836288

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:25 PM
476519723845562368

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:26 PM
Diaw starting tonight. RIP to whatever little confidence Tiago had left.

476518989091581953

Shastafarian
06-10-2014, 07:29 PM
476519723845562368

Channeling his inner Mike Miller hopefully

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:30 PM
ESPN talking up Leonard, expect the NBA to allow him to defend tonight...

TE
06-10-2014, 07:30 PM
Easy win
There we go!

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:32 PM
476521759450345472

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:32 PM
Not sure how I feel about that, tbh. Splitters defense at the rim is underrated tbh

TE
06-10-2014, 07:33 PM
:flag:

Be be smart and execute. Give Lebron the jumpshot. Please don't commit stupid fouls.

TE
06-10-2014, 07:34 PM
Not sure how I feel about that, tbh. Splitters defense at the rim is underrated tbh
Maybe Pop foresees the raucous crowd being too much for Tiago?

slick'81
06-10-2014, 07:35 PM
Gospursgo gotta get 1 down there

Nathan89
06-10-2014, 07:35 PM
Diaw in the starting lineup is a grown man move tbh. Not quite sure how the rotations are going to workout.

TE
06-10-2014, 07:35 PM
We have to have someone have a Rashard Lewis type game.

Jenks
06-10-2014, 07:35 PM
Diaw starting tonight. RIP to whatever little confidence Tiago had left.
Makes perfect sense, considering the Spurs got off to a hot start and were up 5 when Tiago came out of game 2.

Nathan89
06-10-2014, 07:36 PM
Can't have Tiago setting the soft tone tbh.

TE
06-10-2014, 07:37 PM
Can't have Tiago setting the soft tone tbh.
Boris has to be aggressive though...

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:40 PM
Maybe Pop foresees the raucous crowd being too much for Tiago?
Its possible, dude is a mental midget.

Big Empty
06-10-2014, 07:40 PM
screw rotations and rest. only 5 possible games left and Tims last chance possibly for one more ring. we go weapons hot baby! we need to win there in Miami i like Diaw starting! We got to go with whats working more often

Baam
06-10-2014, 07:41 PM
Im feeling optimistic with that starting lineup, we have to be great on both ends and this is our best bet to do so... Especially to get a crisper offense and better efficiency in the paint where we were shut down in game 2...

DarrinS
06-10-2014, 07:42 PM
Dear Lord,

Please let us beat these douchebags



http://youtu.be/e9BqUBYaHlM

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:42 PM
Manu really does some quality work setting up Tiago though, so this could be a way to get Tiago involved.

SpurPadre
06-10-2014, 07:43 PM
Not sure how I feel about that, tbh. Splitters defense at the rim is underrated tbh

Yeah but Lewis doesn't play at the rim.

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:43 PM
476524582867075073

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:44 PM
476524582867075073
Dat white girl in the dress tho.

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:45 PM
:lolAnd not the gma either.

Knoxxx
06-10-2014, 07:45 PM
We need to keep Boris fresh and not wear him out guarding LeBron too much. Green should be primary Bron defender with Draw Leonard used as change of base relief pitchers. Keep Leonard fresh too as he may be only hope to shut down James in 4th.

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:46 PM
I'm confident in the Spurs tonight, It's funny how the Heat won by such a small margin even without that Manu 3 and everyone is calling this series over, lol... It's about execution though, need to be strong going to the hole and make them jump shooters.

TE
06-10-2014, 07:46 PM
Yeah but Lewis doesn't play at the rim.
But Lebron does as does some of the other Heat players (Wade, sometimes Chalmers, Andersen when he's set up). If the Heat come out going at the rim at will, look out :depressed

Knoxxx
06-10-2014, 07:46 PM
Will we see the Bonner stretch 4 strategy?

TE
06-10-2014, 07:47 PM
:lolAnd not the gma either.
yeah I was like :lol wtf robdiaz? Lol

DarrinS
06-10-2014, 07:47 PM
Will we see the Bonner stretch 4 strategy?

Why? Is Eebola playing?

Capster
06-10-2014, 07:48 PM
Go SPURS......kick some ass!!!!

http://ll-media.tmz.com/2014/06/06/0606-spurs-airconditioning-tmz-composite-3.jpg

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:48 PM
yeah I was like :lol wtf robdiaz? Lol
:lmao

Knoxxx
06-10-2014, 07:48 PM
Csn we wear out LeBron running him through mad screens if hes on Parker?

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:48 PM
But Lebron does as does some of the other Heat players (Wade, sometimes Chalmers, Andersen when he's set up). If the Heat come out going at the rim at will, look out :depressed

Miami is stretching the floor to create that interior space, it's about rotations and being disciplined. We shouldn't have someone helping out, just rotate to there designated spot.

Baam
06-10-2014, 07:50 PM
Will we see the Bonner stretch 4 strategy?

Not sure about that, if Pop planned to play him significant minutes he would have started him...

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:50 PM
Csn we wear out LeBron running him through mad screens if hes on Parker?

Not a good idea for continuity with ball movement.. Parker doesn't move a lot without the ball, he's usually camped at the corners waiting for a pass from Manu or he's looping to get the ball at the top of the key. The trick will be switching and setting screens away from the ball to open up a mismatch and have Parker find it when they put Lebron on him.

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:50 PM
476525899387772928

Knoxxx
06-10-2014, 07:50 PM
What will Pop dial up tonight?

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:51 PM
Spurs will win tonight, ESPN and Co. will flip flop back to Spurs winning the series till game 4

Big Empty
06-10-2014, 07:51 PM
Is it me or have the Heat done a great job of keeping Parker out of the paint

hommeaetage
06-10-2014, 07:51 PM
So Diaw is starting tonight?

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:51 PM
If we can take it to the rim against Ibaka we can do it against the Heat.

DarrinS
06-10-2014, 07:52 PM
What will Pop dial up tonight?


Hopefully not a Bonner/Beli combo

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:52 PM
Is it me or have the Heat done a great job of keeping Parker out of the paint

Not really, he can get in there but the lineup is screwing up the paint access when they have Tiago and Tim in the game, everyone can just camp out in the paint and cause him to pull up.

Big Empty
06-10-2014, 07:52 PM
If we can take it to the rim against Ibaka we can do it against the Heat.
#this

Big Empty
06-10-2014, 07:53 PM
Not really, he can get in there but the lineup is screwing up the paint access when they have Tiago and Tim in the game, everyone can just camp out in the paint and cause him to pull up.
makes alot of sense right there. will Diaw starting your theory is going to be tested hopefully ur right!

HI-FI
06-10-2014, 07:54 PM
Not really, he can get in there but the lineup is screwing up the paint access when they have Tiago and Tim in the game, everyone can just camp out in the paint and cause him to pull up.
interesting. Hopefully we see those lineups from the end of the OKC series, that was some good shit.

crc21209
06-10-2014, 07:54 PM
1. Just move the ball, move the ball, move the ball!
2. Just find the open man and make your shots, including free throws.
3. Just be aggressive on both sides of the ball. Attack the paint on offense, stay in front of your man on defense.
4. Just play solid defense without "fouling," and don't give up wide open shots.
5. Just box out and rebound the ball.
6. Just play a smart game. Don't panic, stay calm, and play Spurs basketball.

7. JUST WIN! :flag:

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:56 PM
interesting. Hopefully we see those lineups from the end of the OKC series, that was some good shit.

Parker doesn't trust Tiago at all so when they step up to take away the lane he doesn't really dish it to Tiago because 9/10 times Tiago will miss the shot so he pulls up, gets caught dribbling and shit happens.. Same thing kinda happens with Tim.. He dumps it into Tim, can't get around him or through him to get the give and go and Tim ends up taking 10 seconds to get into a shot and it's always an awful shot. The Spurs are going to need to play with pace and tempo, smart quick decisions

HI-FI
06-10-2014, 07:57 PM
:flag:
it's time.

SpurPadre
06-10-2014, 07:57 PM
But Lebron does as does some of the other Heat players (Wade, sometimes Chalmers, Andersen when he's set up). If the Heat come out going at the rim at will, look out :depressed

Splitter's presence hasn't been a deterrent to Lebron getting to the rim.

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 07:57 PM
You gotta think that deep down the rebounding problems have to really dig at Tim, you learn to kind of let things go but in his prime he could snag rebounds over anyone and everyone..

DBMethos
06-10-2014, 07:58 PM
Dear God this game can't start soon enough...I can't stand listening to these BSPN talking heads.

tholdren
06-10-2014, 07:58 PM
Diaw starting tonight. RIP to whatever little confidence Tiago had left.

476518989091581953


Who gives a shit? Dude sucks. Always a momentum Killer. He's the inside version of Bonner with a doosh of a following who hype his terrible defense. Look at his career numbers; hes an 8 and 5 guy over 7 foot tall. The reincarnation of the 40 year old Antonio McDyess experiment.

And whoever keeps saying he's "underrated" should be banned, FROM LYFFE

Kool Bob Love
06-10-2014, 07:58 PM
:flag:

Spurs da champs
06-10-2014, 07:58 PM
Splitter's presence hasn't been a deterrent to Lebron getting to the rim.
Few are.

Baam
06-10-2014, 07:58 PM
Dear God this game can't start soon enough...I can't stand listening to these BSPN talking heads.

Everyone picked the Heat :lol

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 07:59 PM
I have to watch this game on mute. Thanks ABC

BillMc
06-10-2014, 07:59 PM
Can't wait!!! Go SPURS Go!!:flag:

DarrinS
06-10-2014, 07:59 PM
I have faith in Borris 2.0

RD2191
06-10-2014, 07:59 PM
:flag:

spursparker9
06-10-2014, 08:00 PM
Shaq, Steve Smith, Barkley, Jalen Rose, Doug Collins and Bill Simmons ALL picked Heat to win.

Barkley or Shaq said it will be a blown out

tholdren
06-10-2014, 08:00 PM
THANK GOD FOR INTELLIGENT COACHING MOVE !

Knoxxx
06-10-2014, 08:00 PM
Spurs fans unite its time to RRRRRRRRRUUMMMMMBBBBBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Captivus
06-10-2014, 08:00 PM
Bruce Bowen interview in Spanish! not bad.
ESPN Argentina.

Baam
06-10-2014, 08:00 PM
The decision to start Boris was incredibly easy given that he fucks with the spacing and more importantly didn't have any success against Bosh, so it was lose lose on both ends...

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 08:00 PM
Spurs will be up by 8 at halftime.. Talking heads will then resume to say... oh well the Heat are the reason they are losing... lol.. It will be execution tonight.. Duncan told everyone he's not losing this series.

hater
06-10-2014, 08:01 PM
:tu lets go

tholdren
06-10-2014, 08:02 PM
The decision to start Boris was incredibly easy given that he fucks with the spacing and more importantly didn't have any success against Bosh, so it was lose lose on both ends...

Which is why 9million a year was such a terrible move. I would have rather had Baynes play from day 1. We were still making the playoffs, no matter who the C was this year.

tholdren
06-10-2014, 08:02 PM
Spurs will be up by 8 at halftime.. Talking heads will then resume to say... oh well the Heat are the reason they are losing... lol.. It will be execution tonight.. Duncan told everyone he's not losing this series.


Link?

spursparker9
06-10-2014, 08:02 PM
lol MIA PA > SA PA

TheGoldStandard
06-10-2014, 08:03 PM
They better not televise intros

Big Empty
06-10-2014, 08:03 PM
Miami had 1 more free throw than us last game. makes me feel better that we didnt get much home cooking and still had a chance to win

ace3g
06-10-2014, 08:03 PM
no starting lineups in Miami either

timtonymanu
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
Just win.

spursparker9
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
man, she got a face of a 25 years old but on a child body

RD2191
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
No offense but I'm kind of sick of the minorities, tbh. Seems played the fuck out and fake.

dg7md
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
Our best scenario is to win this... then 5, then wrap it up in 7. Then, the Heat can keep their precious no back-to-back playoff losses record and we win the championship.

If we don't win this... it'll be a total meltdown here until game 4.

RD2191
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
Will be on bangbros in 6 years, tbh.

tholdren
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
get this hoe off the court. bop

ElNono
06-10-2014, 08:04 PM
Mugen got this shit :tu

TE
06-10-2014, 08:05 PM
Will be on bangbros in 6 years, tbh.
:lmao

Nathan89
06-10-2014, 08:05 PM
Let's avoid having to win back2back with a win tonight.

look_at_g_shred
06-10-2014, 08:05 PM
Would go in raw :hat

Robz4000
06-10-2014, 08:05 PM
In Mugen we trust.

Floyd Pacquiao
06-10-2014, 08:05 PM
Lets go danny, fck these niggas

hommeaetage
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
If we're losing, at least go down swinging. That's all I can ask for. Play smart basketball guys, we can win this thing!

tholdren
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
Only whores wear miami jerseys

TheRemix
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
spurs win by 20

Quiet Strength
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
Were Danny Green and Battier talking to each other?

BatManu20
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
476530617484472321

hater
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
dammit I'm doing a whole eightball if we lose today folks :pctoss

let's go!!!

01Snake
06-10-2014, 08:06 PM
Who's more annoying? The little mariachi kid or that little brat chick in Miami?