Series doesn't start...

[ElNono]

...until the road team wins. While we all would obviously be ecstatic with a win tomorrow, if it doesn't happen, it's not the end of the world either.

The Spurs have two shots to get HCA. The nonsense about "must win" Game 1 is, well, nonsense.

In :pop: we trust :toast

[Spurs9]

:cheer:cheer

[marinoman]

No offense but that's the stupidest fuckin sayin ever

[apalisoc_9]

So if every game is won by the home team, the series restarts?

[Darius McCrary]

Spurs are absolutely fucked if this goes 7 games. Every game is a must win

[RD2191]

So if every game is won by the home team, the series restarts?
Yeah. OP is a G but I've never understood why people say that. :lol

[BillMc]

We could even wait to as late as Game 5 to steal our road win. Obviously, it would be better before that.

Game 7 is really the only one where not having the home court is a serious problem.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Spurs are absolutely fucked if this goes 7 games. Every game is a must win

Is there any other team in NBA history that has so many players play in big games and win like the Spurs? Not just in the NBA but also internationally. Even their youngest pup (Kawhi) has played in WCF Finals and two NBA Finals.

If there is any team that can win on the road it is these San Antonio Spurs. Heck we just beat the number two seed in the WC both on the road and at home in the last ten days.

[Mikeanaro]

All Im saying is we should have won at NO we had a nice streak and this would be a nice game to make a statement, switch to 11 and steal a win ASAP.

[BatManu20]

Forfeit game 1 imo. Rest up and go all in for Game 2.

[ElNono]

All Im saying is we should have won at NO we had a nice streak and this would be a nice game to make a statement, switch to 11 and steal a win ASAP.

let it go... we're here now

[ElNono]

Yeah. OP is a G but I've never understood why people say that. :lol

Yeah, it's a pretty stupid saying, but I had not idea what to title this thread... :lol

Basically, the point is we get two shots to get a W and gain HCA for the series.... if it's not tomorrow, then next game...

[Mikeanaro]

let it go... we're here now
Im not bitching about the NO game, just saying I would love Spurs to play like game 1 vs Miami 2013 (winning the series of course).

[RD2191]

Yeah, it's a pretty stupid saying, but I had not idea what to title this thread... :lol

Basically, the point is we get two shots to get a W and gain HCA for the series.... if it's not tomorrow, then next game...
It's all good man. Just busting your chops.:lol Hopefully they get a win in Game 1. Would be nice to make a statement.

[ElNono]

It's all good man. Just busting your chops.:lol Hopefully they get a win in Game 1. Would be nice to make a statement.

definitely looking forward to it :toast

[Arcadian]

The winner of game 1 wins the series 85% of the time.

[Sean Cagney]

Forfeit game 1 imo. Rest up and go all in for Game 2.

Why would you forfeit a playoff game?
The winner of game 1 wins the series 85% of the time.

Spurs won game one 013 finals, 04 Lakers series and Thunder series they won the first two (LA series as well), so I have seen a few times that did not work out so well for our Spurs. I agree though go get game one!

[KaiRMD1]

Spurs are absolutely fucked if this goes 7 games. Every game is a must win

First round went to 7 last year, that worked out pretty well for the old sports

[siraulo23]

ST meltdown if the spurs lose game 1

What a statement tho to the clippers and rest of the league if the spurs win game 1

[Sean Cagney]

First round went to 7 last year, that worked out pretty well for the old sports

They were at home though in that game 7, big advantage if you look at the % of game 7s won by the home team.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

If the fucking Clippers take us to game 7 we don't deserve to win.

[Kool Bob Love]

OP sounds worried. Relax Jefe.

[ElNono]

OP sounds worried. Relax Jefe.

I'm anxious, but never scared, tbh... I'm just trying to save some lives in case we lose a game, tbh....

[marinoman]

el nono is just coasting tbh

[Kool Bob Love]

I'm anxious, but never scared, tbh... I'm just trying to save some lives in case we lose a game, tbh....

Good Guy El. But yeah I don't blame you. Last possible game of the playoff weekend. Seeing these other teams play today finally hit me that we are here.

[Leetonidas]

The Spurs have been down in a series at some point in every title run IIRC and in the other Finals appearance, not worried unless we go down 3-0 tbh

[BatManu20]

Why would you forfeit a playoff game?

Should've blue'd it.

[100%duncan]

If the fucking Clippers take us to game 7 we don't deserve to win.

[HI-FI]

agree with Nono, even if he's being Captain Obvious :lol.

We'll see how it shakes out. I think the Spurs have a lot more in the tank than any of us realize. I trust in Pop when it comes to managing minutes. Spurs just need to stay as healthy as possible and continue to peak when necessary.

[Old School 44]

It's funny how most of the media is picking the Spurs to win the series. My only concern is early foul trouble. Spurs need to be careful not to pick up cheap ones early, especially against Jordan. Wrapping up Jordan inside to send him to the line might seem like a good idea, but I'd hate for key Spurs to play tentatively because of 4 or 5 fouls in the latter stages of the game.

[TheGreatYacht]

The fucking ref$ will dictate the game

[Keepin' it real]

Series doesn't start until the road team wins.

So what happens if the home team wins every game? The series never started?

Or if the home team wins the first six games then loses game 7, does that mean the series was "over before it began"?

[djohn2oo8]

So what happens if the home team wins every game? The series never started?

Or if the home team wins the first six games then loses game 7, does that mean the series was "over before it began"?

:lmao

[TXstbobcat]

If the fucking Clippers take us to game 7 we don't deserve to win.

Dallas took the Spurs to game 7 last year and the spurs deserved to win the title.

[djohn2oo8]

Spurs in 6

[MultiTroll]

So if every game is won by the home team, the series restarts?
:lol

If a split it must be, i'd much rather we win game 1.

[cantthinkofanything]

Spurs having to beat the next 4 best teams to win a title. I like it.

[pgardn]

Cliche thread.

But we get to see what is trending currently.

[Beaverfuzz]

...until the road team wins. While we all would obviously be ecstatic with a win tomorrow, if it doesn't happen, it's not the end of the world either.

The Spurs have two shots to get HCA. The nonsense about "must win" Game 1 is, well, nonsense.

In :pop: we trust :toast


Huh? The Spurs have three shots to get HCA, not two. Think Noonan ThinK!

[ElNono]

Huh? The Spurs have three shots to get HCA, not two. Think Noonan ThinK!

I'm talking about the first two games... I don't think we can avoid casualties in here if we lose the first two games, tbh

[hater]

So what happens if the home team wins every game? The series never started?

Or if the home team wins the first six games then loses game 7, does that mean the series was "over before it began"?

:lmao

[Splits]

Game 1 is a must win. If we lose, then game 2 is must win. If we're down 2-0, game 3 is a must win. If we're down 3-0, then for sure game 4 is a must win.

:flag:

[ElNono]

So what happens if the home team wins every game? The series never started?

Or if the home team wins the first six games then loses game 7, does that mean the series was "over before it began"?

:lol that's why they call you Keepin' it real, tbh

[will_spurs]

I don't think we can avoid casualties in here if we lose the first two games, tbh

What's the problem with casualties? Hopefully the short bus drives off the cliff...

[gameFACE]

Not a must win tonight but the Spurs will take it anyway. Spurs in 6

[hater]

I can easily see Clips winning the first 2 games and choking it up in 6 tbh

[ElNono]

What's the problem with casualties? Hopefully the short bus drives off the cliff...

:lol player-fans don't care, tbh... they'll start a million threads blaming the other guy...

it's the Robz4000, Sean Cagney, Mugen... team fans, I worry about, tbh...

[will_spurs]

I can easily see Clips winning the first 2 games and choking it up in 6 tbh

If you manage to say something different in enough threads, you'll be right once... eventually.

[hater]

If you manage to say something different in enough threads, you'll be right once... eventually.

Not sure what you mean. I called spurs in 6 even on my bracket tbh.

[will_spurs]

Not sure what you mean. I called spurs in 6 even on my bracket tbh.

You seem to be alternating between hope, despair and outright cliff-jumping, is all.

[Beaverfuzz]

I'm talking about the first two games... I don't think we can avoid casualties in here if we lose the first two games, tbh

We're talking about the entire series...you know since you posted SERIES in the actual title of this post?

[Beaverfuzz]

If you manage to say something different in enough threads, you'll be right once... eventually.

Yep no shit, this guy is all over the place. Surprised he doesn't have the Slippers in three.

[Sean Cagney]

:lol player-fans don't care, tbh... they'll start a million threads blaming the other guy...

it's the Robz4000, Sean Cagney, Mugen... team fans, I worry about, tbh...

Team first bro, no doubt about it. I could care less about what an individual does as long as they win.

[ElNono]

We're talking about the entire series...you know since you posted SERIES in the actual title of this post?

The thread title is an old saying... it isn't mine.

[timtonymanu]

Agreed. There will still be some bad cliff jumping regardless.

[hater]

You seem to be alternating between hope, despair and outright cliff-jumping, is all.

Your reading comprehention fail tbh. Not much I can do

[will_spurs]

Your reading comprehention fail tbh. Not much I can do

Funny that another poster in this thread has already confirmed my point of view :)

[ElNono]

Funny that another poster in this thread has already confirmed my point of view :)

:lol since proclaiming Lebron would never win a championship as the 1st option, Berraco has always been hedging his bets, tbh, this is well known by now...

[Chomag]

In the playoffs every game is a must win, you never know how the next game is going to go.

[tlongII]

Apparently this series will never start.

[hater]

Apparently this series will never start.

:lol

[hater]

:lol since proclaiming Lebron would never win a championship as the 1st option, Berraco has always been hedging his bets, tbh, this is well known by now...

Why don't you make another thread of a saying that you don't use? :lol

[hater]

Funny that another poster in this thread has already confirmed my point of view :)

Spurs in 6 over clips. We are not repeating. Not sure how much clearer I can be tbh :lol

[ElNono]

Why don't you make another thread of a saying that you don't use? :lol

:lol you sound upset that random internet posters called you out on being all over the place...

I actually think hedging is probably the way to go when you have takes like "Adams is the next Ibaka", tbh...

[hater]

:lol you sound upset that random internet posters called you out on being all over the place...

I actually think hedging is probably the way to go when you have takes like "Adams is the next Ibaka", tbh...

"It ain't over till the fat lady sings" you could make a thread about that? Oh wait I think you already did :lmao

[ElNono]

:lol I could make a thread with takes like "Kawhi can't guard Wesley Matthews"... then hope they get buried deep....

[hater]

:lol I could make a thread with takes like "Kawhi can't guard Wesley Matthews"... then hope they get buried deep....

"siganme Los Buenos" El Chapulin used to say that. Threadworthy? :lol

[ElNono]

"siganme Los Buenos" El Chapulin used to say that. Threadworthy? :lol

:lol give it a shot.... bet you it gets more hits than "Kawhi can't guard Evans"...

[hater]

Lol more hits

[ElNono]

That "LMAO apparently Pelicans celebrated like they won the ship after Spurs game" looking like a real barn burner right now :lmao

[timtonymanu]

:lol I could make a thread with takes like "Kawhi can't guard Wesley Matthews"... then hope they get buried deep....

:lol Beli will replace the Client

[ElNono]

:lol Beli will replace the Client

:lol

[hater]

Lol more hits

[ElNono]

I agree Beanerfan overrating the Kawhi due to the fact Blazers are probably worst matchup for him

:wow :lmao

[Beaverfuzz]

The thread title is an old saying... it isn't mine.

But it is your thread. You wrote it, you own it.

[ElNono]

But it is your thread. You wrote it, you own it.

Sure. I'll own the thread.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Dallas took the Spurs to game 7 last year and the spurs deserved to win the title.

Dallas isn't the Clippers, what's your point?

[DMC]

Telling yourself you're not worried (like many here seem to be doing publicly) is an indication that you are worried. It's just a game. Let it happen and move on.

[TXstbobcat]

Dallas isn't the Clippers, what's your point?

My point was that even if the Spurs get pushed to a game 7 in the 1st round like last year they can still turn it on and roll through the rest of the playoffs like last year.

[TD 21]

...until the road team wins. While we all would obviously be ecstatic with a win tomorrow, if it doesn't happen, it's not the end of the world either.

The Spurs have two shots to get HCA. The nonsense about "must win" Game 1 is, well, nonsense.

In :pop: we trust :toast

"Must win" would be a bit strong, but the reality is, they're probably not winning this series if they don't win tonight.

It's all about odds. Right now, they're as fresh as they're going to be, plus it would mean they can afford to lose game 2 without the pressure of feeling as if they have to win 3 straight (the schedule doesn't help, as it's every other day after game 2 and 3 and 4 is damn near a back to back, minus the travel). In that scenario, if they couldn't win three straight, then that would mean having to win two road games.

I don't want to hear about how they did both of those things in the Finals. This team is running on fumes (like the Heat were, but unlike the Clippers are), Splitter is hanging by a thread and even if those things weren't working against them, pulling that off is always highly unlikely against an opponent of this caliber.

[ElNono]

"Must win" would be a bit strong, but the reality is, they're probably not winning this series if they don't win tonight.

It's all about odds. Right now, they're as fresh as they're going to be, plus it would mean they can afford to lose game 2 without the pressure of feeling as if they have to win 3 straight (the schedule doesn't help, as it's every other day after game 2 and 3 and 4 is damn near a back to back, minus the travel). In that scenario, if they couldn't win three straight, then that would mean having to win two road games.

I don't want to hear about how they did both of those things in the Finals. This team is running on fumes (like the Heat were, but unlike the Clippers are), Splitter is hanging by a thread and even if those things weren't working against them, pulling that off is always highly unlikely against an opponent of this caliber.

With the current spacing between games, I think the Spurs can ramp up the quality of their game as Tiago becomes less hindered (and hopefully doesn't re-aggravates his injury).

I don't feel like you about tonight's game. But I do feel that they need to win one of the first two and shift the pressure to the Clippers to win in San Antonio. Hopefully they can do it tonight, but I don't think the series is over if they don't.

[TD 21]

With the current spacing between games, I think the Spurs can ramp up the quality of their game as Tiago becomes less hindered (and hopefully doesn't re-aggravates his injury).

I don't feel like you about tonight's game. But I do feel that they need to win one of the first two and shift the pressure to the Clippers to win in San Antonio. Hopefully they can do it tonight, but I don't think the series is over if they don't.

The spacing isn't great, though. The Raptors-Wizards series has three multiple day breaks during the series; this one has one and it's early.

I'd be shocked if Splitter doesn't re-aggravate his calf. This seems like one of those where he'll give it a shot but be on a short leash and once he's ruled out for the rest of a game, I'd be surprised to see him again in the series. Plus, he's not exactly known for playing even reasonably well at less than 100%.

Like I said, it's not over if they don't win tonight, but they probably won't win the series. It's like home court; it wasn't completely out of the question after the RRT, but despite it being in their hands at the end, it was always unlikely.

[ElNono]

The spacing isn't great, though. The Raptors-Wizards series has three multiple day breaks during the series; this one has one and it's early.

I'd be shocked if Splitter doesn't re-aggravate his calf. This seems like one of those where he'll give it a shot but be on a short leash and once he's ruled out for the rest of a game, I'd be surprised to see him again in the series. Plus, he's not exactly known for playing even reasonably well at less than 100%.

Like I said, it's not over if they don't win tonight, but they probably won't win the series. It's like home court; it wasn't completely out of the question after the RRT, but despite it being in their hands at the end, it was always unlikely.

Let's hope he gets better, not worse. I personally don't think the Clippers are that great of a team, tbh, and while having Splitter does put us on another level, I think we can still beat them.

We'll see.

[phxspurfan]

The winner of game 1 wins the series 85% of the time.

The rich and creamy nouggets won against us a couple times. We curb stomped their asses after

[Spurs9]

Hand down man down.

[TD 21]

Let's hope he gets better, not worse. I personally don't think the Clippers are that great of a team, tbh, and while having Splitter does put us on another level, I think we can still beat them.

We'll see.

Last year, I'd have agreed. Though he's turned it on recently, Diaw was still playing better then, plus collectively they weren't as worn down. Also, the Clippers hadn't yet suffered another playoff disappointment, which will only serve to further fuel them this year.

[in2deep]

can someone PM me when the series starts?

[ElNono]

Last year, I'd have agreed. Though he's turned it on recently, Diaw was still playing better then, plus collectively they weren't as worn down. Also, the Clippers hadn't yet suffered another playoff disappointment, which will only serve to further fuel them this year.

Last season we started the playoffs on somewhat of a sluggish form (although I don't think we had any lingering injury). It really picked up when we had our backs against the wall.

I guess there are reasons to bet against this season's Spurs team, considering mileage, injury and what not. But this team has also shown a lot of resilience.

Like I said, we'll see how things play out.

[soxxx]

It's going to be tough. Rivers is the coach. Should have had his team in the wcf last season.

The clippers have been flying under the radar all year also. A lot of the hype they had the last two years has been absent. Kinda reminds me of the mavs in 2011. People are tired of picking them but they have been pretty hot the last month or so.

We will see. Go spurs.

[Rummpd]

Team wins game on wins over 75% of series, so game one win will be huge.

[Keepin' it real]

Thankfully the series hasn't started yet. :downspin:

[ElNono]

Thankfully the series hasn't started yet. :downspin:

free practice :downspin:

[Malik Hairston]

I do expect the Clippers to go up 2-0 and the Spurs to tie it up in San Antonio, tbh..

[ElNono]

I do expect the Clippers to go up 2-0 and the Spurs to tie it up in San Antonio, tbh..

I still think the Spurs can get the next one, tbh... plenty of time to watch tape, tell Kawhi what to do when the double-team comes, etc...

[ErnestLynch]

The winner of game 1 wins the series 85% of the time.

No, it's 185% of the time. It's over. Spurs should just come home, call it a season, retire.

[hater]

Thankfully the series hasn't started yet. :downspin:

:lmao

[hater]

I believe the series has finally started :tu

[$pursDynasty]

I believe the series has finally started :tu
Hater this made me think of the Stones, I can hear the Keith Richards chords in the background, here comes Mick, "If you start me up..."

[hater]

:lol

[FromWayDowntown]

Just to be clear: has the series started?

[hater]

Just to be clear: has the series started?

I believe so. The condition has been met. Or am I missing something?

[FromWayDowntown]

I believe so. The condition has been met. Or am I missing something?

Upon reflection, I believe you are correct.

I'm overjoyed that the series has started before it ended.

[313]

I still think the Spurs can get the next one, tbh... plenty of time to watch tape, tell Kawhi what to do when the double-team comes, etc...The game last night is sort of a blur to me rn, but I don't remember Kawhi getting any post ups except the one where he hit JJ with the fadeaway.

You think Pop will go back to it?

[ElNono]

can someone PM me when the series starts?

sent

[spurs10]

Kind of tired today, but glad the series has finally started! :bobo