Is Memphis the biggest threat to the Spurs B2B championship aspiration?

[RsxPiimp]

They look really good. They have the 5th hardest schedule and are 10-1. Even better, their offense has improved, breaking the 100 pt mark several times this season. Are they a flash in the pan, or are they for real this season?

[Kool Bob Love]

November champs.

[Thread]

Pop will mincemeat of 'em. Afterward? They'll thank him for doing it. Yeah.

[midnightpulp]

Pop will mincemeat of 'em. Afterward? They'll thank him for doing it. Yeah.

And they'll bow to Duncan like he's some sorta Deity, eh Cub?

[midnightpulp]

No. They don't matchup well with the Spurs. If the Spurs still played their old plodding half-court game, then yeah, Memphis wins that series with their bigger frontline. But the Spurs will spread that defense out just like they did in '13.

Dallas is the biggest threat. Great coaching. An all-time great player. And now they've shored up their interior defense with Chandler (their perimeter defense is still suspect). They're also arguably as deep as the Spurs.

[lefty]

Bah we'll kill them

Their backcourt is pretty much fucked against us

They will beat us in the regular season, but come playoff time, Kiwi, Manu, Patty and even Parker will shred their backcourt to pieces

[baseline bum]

No. They don't matchup well with the Spurs. If the Spurs still played their old plodding half-court game, then yeah, Memphis wins that series with their bigger frontline. But the Spurs will spread that defense out just like they did in '13.

Dallas is the biggest threat. Great coaching. An all-time great player. And now they've shored up their interior defense with Chandler (their perimeter defense is still suspect). They're also arguably as deep as the Spurs.

I still think OKC is the biggest threat. They're not playing shitty enough that they'd be likely to miss the playoffs, assuming Durant and Westbrook can get healthy. Especially considering their pretty easy upcoming schedule. After that Dallas and Houston are probably the most difficult matchups.

[Thread]

And they'll bow to Duncan like he's some sorta Deity, eh Cub?

tee, hee.

[DAF86]

No. They don't matchup well with the Spurs. If the Spurs still played their old plodding half-court game, then yeah, Memphis wins that series with their bigger frontline. But the Spurs will spread that defense out just like they did in '13.

Dallas is the biggest threat. Great coaching. An all-time great player. And now they've shored up their interior defense with Chandler (their perimeter defense is still suspect). They're also arguably as deep as the Spurs.

What depth are you talking about? Aminu (playing great but let's see if he keeps it up), Crowder, Villanueva? Heck, they don't even have a decent starting PG. :lol

They would give the Spurs some fits because of coaching, Dirk and the rivalry thing but they can't beat the Spurs.

[StrengthAndHonor]

I still feel the Mavs followed by a low seed OKC could them the most fits in the playoffs.

[midnightpulp]

What depth are you talking about? Aminu (playing great but let's see if he keeps it up), Crowder, Villanueva? Heck, they don't even have a decent starting PG. :lol

They would give the Spurs some fits because of coaching, Dirk and the rivalry thing but they can't beat the Spurs.

Brendan Wright, Devin Harris (who ALWAYS kills the Spurs), Barea, and Aminu. Solid bench there. Meanwhile, we still don't know if Patty Mills will able to return to form after what will be a long layoff. And who knows if Splitter's pussy will ever heal.

[RD2191]

Memphis has 4 wins with a combined total of 6 points. They're schedule has been a cakewalk. Only signature win coming last night against the Rockets. Good start but nothing impressive.

[DAF86]

Brendan Wright, Devin Harris (who ALWAYS kills the Spurs), Barea, and Aminu. Solid bench there. Meanwhile, we still don't know if Patty Mills will able to return to form after what will be a long layoff. And who knows if Splitter's pussy will ever heal.

You can't say they are arguably as deep as the Spurs when our third PG would probably be a starter on their team, imho.

[lefty]

I still think OKC is the biggest threat. They're not playing shitty enough that they'd be likely to miss the playoffs, assuming Durant and Westbrook can get healthy. Especially considering their pretty easy upcoming schedule. After that Dallas and Houston are probably the most difficult matchups.
OKC has some serious depth TBH

Those KD and RW injuries have been a blessing in disguise

[Robz4000]

Unless Durant or Chimpbrook return by the first of the month, I really don't think Meth makes the playoffs. By that time they'll more than likely be 2-10, meaning they'd have to finish with less than 20 losses from there on out to get the 8th seed. Can't see it with Durant/Chimpbrook having to play their way back into shape while going through a tough schedule (all their games thus far have been against shit competition for the most part).

To answer the question, no; the Spurs are a terrible match up for Memphis. Only threats to the Spurs are Meth (if they somehow get in)/Houston/New Orleans (gonna be them if Meth doesn't get in).

[jsandiego]

Hasn't Conley always given TP fits? I think they're a tough out, but we've really put the screws on Z-Bo the past few years since the first round upset. Dallas is the worst match-up for our team I think.

[ambchang]

OKC (if 100% healthy)
Rockets
GSW
Mavs
Grizzlies
Clippers
Suns
Blazers
Pelicans
Kings
Wolves
Jazz
Nuggets
Lakers

In that order

[testies]

If we don't have Splitter were fucked

[dirk4mvp]

Too early to say if Courtney Lee's flukishly hot shooting numbers are going to keep up and solve their woeful wing scoring scenario imo

[KaiRMD1]

If we don't have Splitter were fucked

[Phillip]

You can't say they are arguably as deep as the Spurs when our third PG would probably be a starter on their team, imho.

:rollin no

[unleashbaynes]

:rollin no

Cojo > monta??? :lmao

[tlongII]

The Spurs will be lucky to make the playoffs. The best team in the league this year is the Blazers. Easily.

[baseline bum]

Unless Durant or Chimpbrook return by the first of the month, I really don't think Meth makes the playoffs. By that time they'll more than likely be 2-10, meaning they'd have to finish with less than 20 losses from there on out to get the 8th seed. Can't see it with Durant/Chimpbrook having to play their way back into shape while going through a tough schedule (all their games thus far have been against shit competition for the most part).

To answer the question, no; the Spurs are a terrible match up for Memphis. Only threats to the Spurs are Meth (if they somehow get in)/Houston/New Orleans (gonna be them if Meth doesn't get in).

Meth has a lot of eastern conference games coming up. I think 5-9 or even 6-8 is achievable before the middle of next month. And Westbrook will probably be back before that. Let's say they go 5-9 before Durant's projected return in mid December. Then they're 8-17, and need 40 wins in 57 games to likely snag an 8 seed. So they'd need to play at a 58 win pace the rest of the season, which is pretty doable if Durant is healthy by then. If it takes Durant until January then they're probably fucked though.

[spurraider21]

memphis is literally our BFF for our championship aspirations. we own them, and they could do us a solid by knocking out houston/okc/dallas

[Robz4000]

Meth has a lot of eastern conference games coming up. I think 5-9 or even 6-8 is achievable before the middle of next month. And Westbrook will probably be back before that. Let's say they go 5-9 before Durant's projected return in mid December. Then they're 8-17, and need 40 wins in 57 games to likely snag an 8 seed. So they'd need to play at a 58 win pace the rest of the season, which is pretty doable if Durant is healthy by then. If it takes Durant until January then they're probably fucked though.

They've lost to the bottom feeders of the East so far outside Boston. Unless they play the Sixers/Lakers I don't see any surefire wins. Also, iirc, Westchimp returns after Durant (which is supposed to be mid-December); the prognosis was closer to the 6 weeks than 4.

[Phillip]

Cojo > monta??? :lmao

Not necessarily correct, considering Monta is the SG, but your point that DAF's opinion here is highly retarded is certainly correct.

I am curious if DAF even knows who the 3rd string PG for the Spurs actually is, considering really only 2 have played this season, and Joseph (2nd string) is arguably worse than all 4 of the PGs the Mavs have on the roster (Nelson, Harris, Barea, Felton).

[Thread]

If we don't have Splitter were fucked

Your biggest acquisition was purchasing Amy's silence. It's like priceless.

[Holden_Caulfield]

i think its the mavs

[100%duncan]

Health.

[MI21]

The Spurs should be ok against the Grizzlies as long as The Golden God is fit and playing.

[z0sa]

Houston and Dallas are the biggest concerns out west for the Spurs, assuming both sides are relatively healthy (read: spurs aren't right now). Houston doesn't have a great chance at the title but they are very good matchup wise vs the Spurs. Dallas has a lot of confidence from last season, more talent and the second best HC in the league.

[tlongII]

LOL Dallas. Any team dumb enough to sign Raymond Felton ain't doing shit.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Houston and Dallas are the biggest concerns out west for the Spurs, assuming both sides are relatively healthy (read: spurs aren't right now). Houston doesn't have a great chance at the title but they are very good matchup wise vs the Spurs. Dallas has a lot of confidence from last season, more talent and the second best HC in the league.

I haven't seen any SAS vs Rockets games, why are the Rockets a concern? You would think the match up here favors the Spurs from coaching, bench and star players.

[DAF86]

Cojo > monta??? :lmao

No dumbass, Cojo > Nelson, Fatson, Harris and that other midget they have.

P/S: Monta Ellis sucks infected dicks for a number 2 option, tbh.

[DAF86]

:rollin no

Hey "Kawhi won't be more than a Tony Allen or a Shane Battier type player" enlighten me with another one of your gems. Which of your shitty PGs is without a doubt better than Corey Joseph?

Just for the record, I'm not saying Joseph is some kind of up and coming star with the shooting of Steve Nash and the speed and finishing abilites of Tony Parker (:lmao stupid faggot), I'm just saying all of your PGs suck harder than a hooker with emphysema.

[z0sa]

I haven't seen any SAS vs Rockets games, why are the Rockets a concern? You would think the match up here favors the Spurs from coaching, bench and star players.

Truthfully, I wonder myself. But the Spurs have lost something like 6+ to the rockets now since they got Dwight.

[DAF86]

Spurs shit their pants against shot blockers. Dwight on Orlando was already giving us fits, Think of Ibaka too. The Lakers year doesn't count.

[Thread]

Spurs shit their pants against shot blockers.

& bleached blondes.

tee, hee.

[ImDaNuts]

I don't see the Spurs even contending this year. OKC same thing.

[spurraider21]

& bleached blondes.

tee, hee.
nah, you know what they do with bleached blondes? throw them out, with a prenup lodged to their forehead

[100%duncan]

& bleached blondes.

tee, hee.

good one :lol

[apalisoc_9]

If memphis is the biggest threat then that's good news for the spurs :lol

[Splits]

The Spurs will be lucky to make the playoffs. The guest team in the league this year is the Blazers. Easily.

You should make a thread about it, really

[Clipper Nation]

& bleached blondes.

tee, hee.

http://i.imgur.com/Kea6ZfF.jpg

[hyhy]

I haven't seen any SAS vs Rockets games, why are the Rockets a concern? You would think the match up here favors the Spurs from coaching, bench and star players.

The beard + refs. Deadly combination against the spurs.

[Thread]

GD it, hy.

[StrengthAndHonor]

The beard + refs. Deadly combination against the spurs.



Got it. Kawhi couldn't stop him? I'm not being sarcastic, I'm really curious. Thanks.

[hyhy]

Got it. Kawhi couldn't stop him? I'm not being sarcastic, I'm really curious. Thanks.

How is Kawhi going to stop him with 3 fouls in one quarter and sittin on the bench?

[StrengthAndHonor]

How is Kawhi going to stop him with 3 fouls in one quarter and sittin on the bench?

Is this really the case, or is it an exaggeration?

[hyhy]

Is this really the case, or is it an exaggeration?

slightly, probably 3 fouls in the 2nd quarter, then pop sits him. Kawhi always play bad if he is in foul trouble. he gets frustrated, and his offense wun flow. He would be scared to foul too and relax more on defense.

[Jodelo]

LOL Dallas. Any team dumb enough to sign Raymond Felton ain't doing shit.

:lmao:lmao

[Leetonidas]

The teams that blow their load in the first month of the season never win the chip with some exceptions for the all-time great teams

[Malik Hairston]

With OKC probably missing the playoffs, if the Spurs get it together and look anywhere near the level of last year's team, this will be a season similar to 2013/2010/2009/2008 where there's only 1 great team in the West IMO..if they don't, then it's wide open, and probably the weakest Western Conference(at the top) that I can remember, despite the all-around parity and depth..

Every team in the West this year has fatal flaws that prevent them from being dominant..

Memphis- weak on the perimeter, relying on Courtney Lee and ancient Vince Carter to generate offense in the playoffs
Houston- style of play hasn't translated well to the playoffs, terrible coach, questionable bench
Golden State- best player is a PG, Klay Thompson is a playoff choker, Bogut's health, rookie coach, lack of a 3rd option
Dallas- extremely weak at PG, questionable depth, average defense
Clippers- horrible wings/no perimeter defense, Jordan can't play down the stretch
San Antonio- Tony Parker killing the team

[Phillip]

No dumbass, Cojo > Nelson, Fatson, Harris and that other midget they have.

P/S: Monta Ellis sucks infected dicks for a number 2 option, tbh.


I'm just saying all of your PGs suck harder than a hooker with emphysema.

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[DAF86]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

Putting smilies toghether doesn't make you look any less retarded, tbh.

[Phillip]

Putting smilies toghether doesn't make you look any less retarded, tbh.

lol mad

[DAF86]

Yeah, raging mad. :lol

[apalisoc_9]

my nigga daf86 clowning Mr. "Kawhi is shane battier"...

[Phillip]

Yeah, raging mad. :lol

It's quite obvious.

:lmao be@ner

[SPM]

What depth are you talking about? Aminu (playing great but let's see if he keeps it up), Crowder, Villanueva? Heck, they don't even have a decent starting PG. :lol

They would give the Spurs some fits because of coaching, Dirk and the rivalry thing but they can't beat the Spurs.

20k posts and still a dumbass lol

[DAF86]

20k posts and still a dumbass lol

The fuck are you? :lol

[Robz4000]

With OKC probably missing the playoffs, if the Spurs get it together and look anywhere near the level of last year's team, this will be a season similar to 2013/2010/2009/2008 where there's only 1 great team in the West IMO..if they don't, then it's wide open, and probably the weakest Western Conference(at the top) that I can remember, despite the all-around parity and depth..

Every team in the West this year has fatal flaws that prevent them from being dominant..

Memphis- weak on the perimeter, relying on Courtney Lee and ancient Vince Carter to generate offense in the playoffs
Houston- style of play hasn't translated well to the playoffs, terrible coach, questionable bench
Golden State- best player is a PG, Klay Thompson is a playoff choker, Bogut's health, rookie coach, lack of a 3rd option
Dallas- extremely weak at PG, questionable depth, average defense
Clippers- horrible wings/no perimeter defense, Jordan can't play down the stretch
San Antonio- Tony Parker killing the team

Parker was killing the team most of last year yet the Spurs had one of the most dominant playoff runs in recent memory. Only real weakness is health and father time which will prolly be real issues this year.

[RsxPiimp]

Wow, good to see Spursfan confident. This should be a good series, if they meet in the playoffs. I think Memphis wins in 7. No analysis here, just being oblivious.

[Phillip]

20k posts and still a dumbass lol


The fuck are you? :lol

a man dropping mfing truth bombs

[djohn2oo8]

:cry great fucking win :cry

[POPownsJackson]

:cry great fucking win :cry

[midnightpulp]

Not much fear of this team.

Dallas and Golden State are my two primary concerns, with a healthy Houston third.

[Budkin]

:lol Grizz

[TheCultOfPersonality]

When I found out that Howard and Beverly were going to be out for this game, I knew the Grizzlies would lose this one.

:lol @ the Grizzlies making scrubs like Joey Dorsey and Tarik Black look like they belong in the NBA.

Oh well on to the next one.

[scanry]

When I found out that Howard and Beverly were going to be out for this game, I knew the Grizzlies would lose this one.

Oh well on to the next one.

Act like somebody.

[DMC]

Hard to say. I think the Spurs are the biggest threat to their own repeat to be honest. If they lose, it will be because of something they do, not because of something done to them.

[tlongII]

This is the Blazers year. No doubt about it.

[100%duncan]

This is the Blazers year. No doubt about it.

Guests

[RD2191]

Guests

[RsxPiimp]

Guests

[King Emmanuel]

if we lose it'll be because tony parker wants to take over the offense again. we only won last year because pop listened to that spurstalker doksteinberg's pg theory

[sook]

rockets :cry

[hater]

No. Splitter and Patty are.

[z0sa]

Health is the only legit threat tbh

[Reck]

I don't see the Spurs even contending this year. OKC same thing.

http://media.tumblr.com/ee0d203d6ca8ab58b4a9b14485cc4868/tumblr_inline_ng12revdVT1qinif3.gif

Who's behind this troll? Teribble from top to bottom.

[ElNono]

http://media.tumblr.com/ee0d203d6ca8ab58b4a9b14485cc4868/tumblr_inline_ng12revdVT1qinif3.gif

Who's behind this troll? Teribble from top to bottom.

legit OKC fan, IIRC... not a troll....

[sook]

rockets :cry

[NASpurs]

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoff-calkins-spurs-let-the-air-out-of-griz-balloon-yet-again_01655136

:lol threat

“It’s frustrating,” said Mike Conley.

What, you sick of losing to the Spurs, Mike?

“I’ve been sick of it,” he said, speaking for Memphians everywhere.

...........

“We owe those guys, those guys got our number,” said Tony Allen. “Five straight wins I believe.”

Nine, if you’re counting playoffs.

...........
“Those guys are trained champions,” said Allen.

“That’s what we want to be,” said Conley.

“It’s not easy to pay the price to be like them,” said Marc Gasol.

........
“We’re just going to have to get back in the gym and go to work,” said Conley. “They’re a great team, they really are. But we’ll get another shot at them.”

[Reck]

legit OKC fan, IIRC... not a troll....

Still pretty bad.

[Splits]

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoff-calkins-spurs-let-the-air-out-of-griz-balloon-yet-again_01655136

:lol threat

“It’s frustrating,” said Mike Conley.

What, you sick of losing to the Spurs, Mike?

“I’ve been sick of it,” he said, speaking for Memphians everywhere.

...........

“We owe those guys, those guys got our number,” said Tony Allen. “Five straight wins I believe.”

Nine, if you’re counting playoffs.

...........
“Those guys are trained champions,” said Allen.

“That’s what we want to be,” said Conley.

“It’s not easy to pay the price to be like them,” said Marc Gasol.

........
“We’re just going to have to get back in the gym and go to work,” said Conley. “They’re a great team, they really are. But we’ll get another shot at them.”

In det head. And wtf is a Memphian?

[Trainwreck2100]

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoff-calkins-spurs-let-the-air-out-of-griz-balloon-yet-again_01655136

:lol threat

“It’s frustrating,” said Mike Conley.

What, you sick of losing to the Spurs, Mike?

“I’ve been sick of it,” he said, speaking for Memphians everywhere.

...........

“We owe those guys, those guys got our number,” said Tony Allen. “Five straight wins I believe.”

Nine, if you’re counting playoffs.

...........
“Those guys are trained champions,” said Allen.

“That’s what we want to be,” said Conley.

“It’s not easy to pay the price to be like them,” said Marc Gasol.

........
“We’re just going to have to get back in the gym and go to work,” said Conley. “They’re a great team, they really are. But we’ll get another shot at them.”

Payment with interest for 8

[Splits]

Payment with interest for 8

No shit. Is there a bone picked with this organization that hasn't been redeemed? They've always got an answer. Don't fuck wit dem Spurs

[KaiRMD1]

Payment with interest for 8

Basically, they embarrassed us so we pay it back with dividends.

[benefactor]

Just a couple of wins away from Gasol deciding he wants to come to the Spurs to learn to win like them instead of trying to learn it in Memphis. :hat

[Arnold Toht]

OKC (if 100% healthy)
Rockets
GSW
Mavs
Grizzlies
Clippers
Suns
Blazers
Pelicans
Kings
Wolves
Jazz
Nuggets
Lakers

In that order

Losing to the 6th biggest threat to your place at the top..


How the fuck does that make you guys feel?

[Arnold Toht]

With OKC probably missing the playoffs, if the Spurs get it together and look anywhere near the level of last year's team, this will be a season similar to 2013/2010/2009/2008 where there's only 1 great team in the West IMO..if they don't, then it's wide open, and probably the weakest Western Conference(at the top) that I can remember, despite the all-around parity and depth..

Every team in the West this year has fatal flaws that prevent them from being dominant..

Memphis- weak on the perimeter, relying on Courtney Lee and ancient Vince Carter to generate offense in the playoffs
Houston- style of play hasn't translated well to the playoffs, terrible coach, questionable bench
Golden State- best player is a PG, Klay Thompson is a playoff choker, Bogut's health, rookie coach, lack of a 3rd option
Dallas- extremely weak at PG, questionable depth, average defense
Clippers- horrible wings/no perimeter defense, Jordan can't play down the stretch
San Antonio- Tony Parker killing the team

Hmm....

[Arnold Toht]

HOW BOUT THEM LOS ANGELES CLIPPAFAGS

[Malik Hairston]

Hmm....

Everything I wrote on that list has been correct, so far, tbh:lmao..that was written in November, too, before Parker began destroying the Spurs to a historic extent..

[ambchang]

Losing to the 6th biggest threat to your place at the top..


How the fuck does that make you guys feel?

Not that bad, you lose and you lose. Doesn't matter if you lose to the #1 threat or the #6 threat.

The Lakers being dead last was right on though.