Predict the Spurs' record on the RRT

[SpursFan86]

Here's what the Rodeo Road Trip looks like this year:

@ Toronto
@ Indiana (b2b)
@ Detroit
all-star break
@ LAC
@ Golden State (b2b)
@ Utah
@ Portland
@ Sacramento
@ Phoenix (b2b)

I think 6-3 is a good, realistic goal. I'm basically assuming the GS game will be a loss given we'll be on the 2nd night of a b2b and I really don't see Pop playing everyone (although we did beat them last year with the big 3 out with that Splitter tip-in). That'd leave 2 losses the rest of the way, which is tough, but doable.

As long as we go 5-4 and stay healthy, I'll be content. 6-3 or better and I'll be thrilled.

[hater]

Yup 6 n 3

[RD2191]

9-0 tbh.

[Fireball]

the way they are playing right now 5-4 would be nice ...

[SpursFan86]

the way they are playing right now 5-4 would be nice ...

Yeah it's sort of hard to gauge where we're at...seems like every time we seem to be pulling it together, we go and have an awful performance (Chicago, LAC games).

I'm hoping we'll finish out these last 3 games strong, and then come out guns blazing in the 2nd half. People underestimate the importance of rhythm; we haven't had any chance to build some this season until now. We literally played our first game at full strength on Wednesday.

[dabom]

7-2

[EVAY]

Yeah it's sort of hard to gauge where we're at...seems like every time we seem to be pulling it together, we go and have an awful performance (Chicago, LAC games).

I'm hoping we'll finish out these last 3 games strong, and then come out guns blazing in the 2nd half. People underestimate the importance of rhythm; we haven't had any chance to build some this season until now. We literally played our first game at full strength on Wednesday.

The rhythm thing is super-important, imo, and you are right that our first game at full strength was Wednesday, but even then Tiago didn't play in that game. So last night was really our first game with everyone playing...and last night we looked better than we have all season.

Now we only have three more games before everyone has a week off...again a disruption to rhythm. I am concerned about that but I'm more interested to see how we play against Detroit (who is not a bad team this year), and then how we actually PLAY against the Clips and GS. Win or lose against the Cali teams, if we look more like ourselves and can execute our offense well, I think we have a real shot. Win or lose against the Cali teams, if we cannot maintain some semblance of offensive rhythm, we will end our season in the first or second round of the playoffs.

[vander]

8-1

[Spurs 4 The Win]

7-2

if we beat golden state, 8-1

[313]

7-2 we'll lose to GS and Phoenix

[apalisoc_9]

6-3..

[Arcadian]

It's hard to predict any of those being losses other than GS. The Spurs are better than all of those teams, and with Kawhi playing well and everyone being healthy, I see no reason for them not to go 8-1 or 7-2. (Of course, shit happens that we don't expect, but as of now there's no reason to foresee any particular shit happening, and I'm not going to just randomly project losses that I don't believe should happen.)

[Dre_7]

6-3, and I will be very happy about it.

[cjw]

There is no chance anyone plays in that GS game. If they enter the Phoenix B2B game at either 6-2 or 7-1, Pop will definitely rest the whole gang (added benefit of pissing off Thunderfan). If Phoenix gains any significant ground given their relatively light schedule, he may rest guys @ Sacto and play guys against Phoenix.

[SpursFan86]

It's hard to predict any of those being losses other than GS. The Spurs are better than all of those teams, and with Kawhi playing well and everyone being healthy, I see no reason for them not to go 8-1 or 7-2. (Of course, shit happens that we don't expect, but as of now there's no reason to foresee any particular shit happening, and I'm not going to just randomly project losses that I don't believe should happen.)

Sadly that's not how it works...especially not this year. We've had a tendency to just straight not show up at times. I thought we'd beat a struggling Chicago, and then we went and dropped a complete dud. Thought we'd beat LAC at home after they had played the previous night, and then we got shat on.

Toronto, Portland, LAC, and Phoenix are all good-great teams. Beating them is hard enough, much less doing it on the road. I think you underestimate how tough it'll be to go 7-2 or 8-1. Not saying it can't/won't happen...just that I wouldn't bet on it.

[spurs10]

6 and 3 at worse. Last night was like watching a different team with everyone healthy....or at least playing.

[Robz4000]

Best Case Scenario: 7-2

Realistically: 4-5

[Sean Cagney]

the way they are playing right now 5-4 would be nice ...

I was going to say 5-4 as well. If they do any better I will be very happy.

[SpurPadre]

We own the Dubs but that b2b is killer and you have to believe they're desperate to beat us and end their losing streak against us, especially given how confident they are right now and on top of the standings. So, that one is almost a guaranteed loss especially if we're still underachieving by then. Since I live near Oakland, I'll still be there for that one, though.

[look_at_g_shred]

9-0 tbh.

[silverblackfan]

9-0 simply because it is the the realm of possibility if everyone stays healthy.

[Arcadian]

Sadly that's not how it works...especially not this year. We've had a tendency to just straight not show up at times. I thought we'd beat a struggling Chicago, and then we went and dropped a complete dud. Thought we'd beat LAC at home after they had played the previous night, and then we got shat on.

Toronto, Portland, LAC, and Phoenix are all good-great teams. Beating them is hard enough, much less doing it on the road. I think you underestimate how tough it'll be to go 7-2 or 8-1. Not saying it can't/won't happen...just that I wouldn't bet on it.

Likewise, I'm not saying 5-4 can't happen. But I find 7-2 more likely.

[Johnsyounger]

I don't think the Spurs have ever finished under .500 on the RRT.....

[Darius Bieber]

0-9 tbh

[LakerHater]

@ Toronto L
@ Indiana W
@ DetroitW
all-star break
@ LAC W
@ Golden State L
@ Utah W
@ Portland L
@ Sacramento W
@ Phoenix L

[spurtech09]

7-2 we'll lose to GS and Phoenixspurs will win one of those games

[Maddog]

Going with 4-5
This team is really out of sync. Partly due to injuries.
5-4 I'd be happy. Anything better ecstatic.

[spurraider21]

9-0 tbh.

[100%duncan]

7-2

[heyheymymy]

Going with 7-2, really optimistic about this teams ability to flip the switch as they say in regards to the playoffs gear up.

[ducks]

beat gs and suns
8-1

[Sean Cagney]

We own the Dubs but that b2b is killer and you have to believe they're desperate to beat us and end their losing streak against us, especially given how confident they are right now and on top of the standings. So, that one is almost a guaranteed loss especially if we're still underachieving by then. Since I live near Oakland, I'll still be there for that one, though.Win streak ended last game in Dallas man. Dallas is not on the road trip either.

[SpurPadre]

Win streak ended last game in Dallas man. Dallas is not on the road trip either.

The Dubs are the Warriors, man.

[Sean Cagney]

The Dubs are the Warriors, man.

LOL I saw D and win streak :lol. Man I feel bad for pointing that out now. I was looking at NBA.COM when reading this as well and saw Dallas and Portland, my bad.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Gonna be at the Raptors/Spurs game tomorrow so hopefully the Spurs start off right.

Would be Pop's 1000th win.

[gameFACE]

Voted 5-4 but I'm hoping for 7-2.

[Legacy]

The Spurs I miss watching: 9-0

The Spurs now: 6-3

... Hoping for at least 7-2 as well.

[BillMc]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2015/02/07/RodeoRoadTripAnimationwithSoundW-3512655

RR Trip Video.

[Budkin]

7-2. I get the feeling the real Spurs are about to reintroduce themselves to the NBA.

[timtonymanu]

@ Toronto W
@ Indiana (b2b) W
@ Detroit W
all-star break
@ LAC W
@ Golden State (b2b) L
@ Utah W
@ Portland L
@ Sacramento W
@ Phoenix (b2b) W

7-2. Assuming the Spurs are over their struggles of the last few games minus the Miami game.

[SpurSwag]

The spurs really need to take advantage of the first 3 games of this trip, because the last 5, especially with the b2b with golden state, aren't gonna be easy.

[mexicanjunior]

4-5 at best.

[spurtech09]

well after seeing how they played against the raptors...they will lose half those road games

[Legacy]

Welp... first game against the Raptors choked away.

[ducks]

Bump

[TheGreatYacht]

Still pissed we wasted great performances from Duncan & Parker against the Clippers... But y'know, 1/11.

[Robz4000]

Best Case Scenario: 7-2

Realistically: 4-5

Welp

[mexicanjunior]

4-5 at best.

Yep...

[look_at_g_shred]

Welp
lol damn..