Game 7 Thread: Spurs at Clippers 8:00 EST (7:00 CST) Saturday, May 2nd on TNT

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This is it folks, Spurs can leave LA with a nice tan and face the Rockets...or they can head home and off themselves starting with Parker.


Shore up the defense, hit the open shots and let's bring this thing home.


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[TheGreatYacht]

The wheels ain't ready to fall off yet :flag:

[Amuseddaysleeper]

:tu

[ElNono]

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[cutewizard]

Is this the last game of the Big Three??

twas fun while it lasted, ...............hmmmmmmmm

[RD2191]

Tf, my nigga g shred had already made a game thread.

[TheGreatYacht]

A source close to the team told me they're toying with those faggots

[hooperflash]

The moving screens are getting old, tbh. Kawhi's hook shot will need to drop with more consistency, those things were in and out. Timmy will probably get some tough minutes unless we actually show up and run the place down. Our defense has been getting more rewarded in L.A. surprisingly it seems. It's been tough getting into the passing lanes when all they run is a high pick and roll with CP3. Beli had some nice sequences on him but we obviously don't wanna have that be our defensive match up against Paul. The key to start was costly turnovers and some poor early fouls by the GOAT. Diaw 2.0 has been money for us, these type of performances from him must not go to waste. Manu on Crawford anybody? A little Patty on CP3? Sometimes it's nice to put an unfamiliar body on someone shooting so efficiently. That mid range jumper is a thing of beauty. Tiago on the defensive end was pretty noticeable during this game in particular. I wanna see the Spurs force Blake into picking up his dribble more. Driving to the rim is a thing, spread the floor. It's awfully tough to box out comfortably when you know they can just take off in a flash with Blake and DJ, but we got to see the continued effort at least to have a chance. The last thing I wanna point out is that the Spurs need to let the Davis injury be more important than what it really is. What I mean is that although he's not a star player or even a top role player by any means, they can't let the injury to Davis be a good thing. Don't let Hawes be a positive spark off the bench, make them want to play the starters heavier minutes by exposing the 4th best big man for stretches of the game. Go Spurs Go, not giving up on these guys. They're facing a good team, but I'm confident that they're gonna show up and win in Los Angeles . Race to seis! :flag:

P.S. Melissa, lucky chaps! <3

[TheGreatYacht]

Doc's bitching of the officials paid off today, just wished we had someone with balls do the same thing

[slick'81]

It's so fucking on

[-21-]

The moving screens are getting old, tbh. Kawhi's hook shot will need to drop with more consistency, those things were in and out. Timmy will probably get some tough minutes unless we actually show up and run the place down. Our defense has been getting more rewarded in L.A. surprisingly it seems. It's been tough getting into the passing lanes when all they run is a high pick and roll with CP3. Beli had some nice sequences on him but we obviously don't wanna have that be our defensive match up against Paul. The key to start was costly turnovers and some poor early fouls by the GOAT. Diaw 2.0 has been money for us, these type of performances from him must not go to waste. Manu on Crawford anybody? A little Patty on CP3? Sometimes it's nice to put an unfamiliar body on someone shooting so efficiently. That mid range jumper is a thing of beauty. Tiago on the defensive end was pretty noticeable during this game in particular. I wanna see the Spurs force Blake into picking up his dribble more. Driving to the rim is a thing, spread the floor. It's awfully tough to box out comfortably when you know they can just take off in a flash with Blake and DJ, but we got to see the continued effort at least to have a chance. The last thing I wanna point out is that the Spurs need to let the Davis injury be more important than what it really is. What I mean is that although he's not a star player or even a top role player by any means, they can't let the injury to Davis be a good thing. Don't let Hawes be a positive spark off the bench, make them want to play the starters heavier minutes by exposing the 4th best big man for stretches of the game. Go Spurs Go, not giving up on these guys. They're facing a good team, but I'm confident that they're gonna show up and win in Los Angeles . Race to seis! :flag:

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[313]

Easy win

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs by 25+

[milkyway21]

I don't think God will say it is too much for me to ask for Duncan's Spurs win to advance & a Pacquiao to win too. This could be their last hurrah before retiring, you know. :D


Saturday night: DO or DIE / WIN or GO HOME.

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[smaka]

It's gonna be a close game till mid 4th Q when the Spurs take over and win by ~10. Book it :toast

[kobyz]

Sad, gonna be last game of Duncan career...

[itzsoweezee]

The more athletic and healthier team should be a huge favorite in game7. I can't see the spurs winning this one.

[Keepin' it real]

When is Game 1 at Houston after the Spurs beat the Clips?

[Darius Bieber]

Clippers by 30+

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I hate seeing the Spurs settle for so many 20 foot jumpshots, really need to fix that in Game 7.

Is it worth trying to stay home on the roleplayers and force Griffin and Paul to beat them for 48 minutes? Maybe that's already what they've been doing for this series :lol

[spursparker9]

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

Skip still believe

SAS with the truth bomb on Pop :lol

[hater]

as long as these faggots don't get blown out I'll be happy.

the series is that close. Lotta love to all...

[Avitus1]

Let's get game 7!!! Go Spurs Go!

[FromWayDowntown]

Crazy guess: either McCutchen or Joey for Game 7.

[bklynspursfan]

At least this is good news

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[SAtown]

:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry

The GNSF pity party that's going on in this forum is disgusting. Just look at the thread titles.

Grow some balls people, there's still Game 7.

[Malik Hairston]

Spurs W if we see a replay of last year's OKC game 6..Parker struggles, fakes an injury at halftime, doesn't return, Spurs dig out of the hole..

[Spurs da champs]

Danny will come alive, book it.

[313]

Spurs W if we see a replay of last year's OKC game 6..Parker struggles, fakes an injury at halftime, doesn't return, Spurs dig out of the hole..

Or the starters play half decent and then the bench comes in and blows it open.

[timtonymanu]

Unfortunately I won't be able to watch this game.

GO SPURS GO!

[HI-FI]

At least this is good news

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Thank God.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Ugh this feels like going into game 7 against Miami in 2013

[Mikeanaro]

Fuck you Pop, Fuck you Porker, Fuck you Donny Groin, Fuck you Tiago and Fuck you Bonner.
:fishing

[TXstbobcat]

When is Game 1 at Houston after the Spurs beat the Clips?

I think it's Monday night.

[TXstbobcat]

Two most exciting words in sports. game seven!!!! Spurs got this!!!!! :flag:

[Horry Hipcheck]

After Games 2 and 5, I almost look forward to the Spurs having a chance to win the series in Game 7 on the road. They haven't played great, save for Game 3, but they've won more games at Staples this series than at the AT&T, soooo

[SpurPadre]

When was the last time a road team won a Game 7 on the road? And if so, has a team ever won a Game 7 on the road while winning 2 of the 3 other road games in that series?

[TXstbobcat]

When was the last time a road team won a Game 7 on the road? And if so, has a team ever won a Game 7 on the road while winning 2 of the 3 other road games in that series?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=GAMESEVENROADWINNERS

[SpurPadre]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=GAMESEVENROADWINNERS

Thanks. Wow, short list and note it hasn't been done in 8 years and the only time an L.A. team lost a Game 7 at home was way back in 1969. This is an ENORMOUS task of EPIC proportions to pull off, guys.

[gambit1990]

clippers have a timid crowd. manu will have a good game.

[marinoman]

Kawhi wants the max well get 30 to go with the W

[soxxx]

Not having home court scared me at first, but these are two tough teams that are fully capable of winning wherever. It reminds of the Spurs-Heat series .....

[SpurPadre]

Not having home court scared me at first, but these are two tough teams that are fully capable of winning wherever. It reminds of the Spurs-Heat series .....

In which we didn't win Game 7?

[SpurPadre]

If Pop decides to start Diaw and it works...there is hope...I have to believe.

[Budkin]

Ugh this feels like going into game 7 against Miami in 2013

Well we almost won that shit against the defending champs on their home floor. The Clippers haven't won shit. The question is will be show up?

[Horry Hipcheck]

Thanks. Wow, short list and note it hasn't been done in 8 years and the only time an L.A. team lost a Game 7 at home was way back in 1969. This is an ENORMOUS task of EPIC proportions to pull off, guys.

The list is missing the Spurs in 2008 against Paul's Hornets, the Orlando Magic winning at Boston in 2009, the Clippers winning at Memphis in 2012, the Bulls winning at Brooklyn in 2013, and Brooklyn winning at Toronto last season.

[tholdren]

Here's to a win -

Big game from Tony
Big game from Tiago
Leonard Takeover
Ginobili double double
Tim double double

Spurs 108 Clips 100

[ace3g]

If Kawhi wants to continue his streak on reaching no less than WCF in his career, he will come out motivated on Saturday.

Also I am sure some have said it but Pop will make a change in the starting line up tomorrow, whether that is Diaw/Bonner, not sure.


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[LakerHater]

So its official, according to Game of Zones, Clippers advancing to face Rockets!

[spurs10]

When is Game 1 at Houston after the Spurs beat the Clips? Monday! We won't have much rest, but Pop will play deep rotations and not over-play guys!

[heyheymymy]

:bobo

[Rapper]

My early congratulation on the Clippers moving on to the western conference semi finals, good jobs !!!!

[Rapper]

Most of the spurs fans on this forum went to have an early celebration of the spurs moving on to the next round after the spurs won game 5 and this is probably the most stupid and naive thing I've ever seen.

[Rapper]

We are overrated this year

[spursparker9]

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[jiggy_55]

Till the wheels fall off...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Well we almost won that shit against the defending champs on their home floor. The Clippers haven't won shit. The question is will be show up?



Very true. I don't want to read too much into post game quotes but some of the Spurs (manu, parker) don't sound too confident about game 7 but I'm probably just crazy.

At least with the clippers they can rely on Blake/cp3 who have shown up virtually every game this series (outside of game 3). For us it's hard to figure out who will definitely show up. Thought Kawhi would have a field day but these last two games have been a little alarming.

I think duncan, Kawhi and diaw will be great tomorrow. Just really hope Pop brings his A game tomorrow with the rotations.

[Spur|n|Austin]

At least this is good news

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[Spur|n|Austin]

We are overrated this year

The chinese are overrated as a contributing country.

[MI21]

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That's because the statisticians give Chris Paul assists on plays that clearly aren't. Redick is coming off those curl plays around screens and putting the ball on the floor 1 or 2 times...

[JohnnyMax]

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[heyheymymy]

Spurs got to come together on something and find someone to carry that weight because they need to drop the silver hammer on the clippers tonight and knock CP3 into golden slumbers.

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[FromWayDowntown]

Monty McCutchen
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt. Eric Lewis

[FvckMavs]

Monty McCutchen
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt. Eric Lewis

any thoughts, FWD?

[dabom]

The wheels ain't ready to fall off yet :flag:

ww people axletree ago. Wpw O agree wih this faggot

[downunder]

All the best Spurs - especially you Patty Mills.

[Fireball]

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[FromWayDowntown]

any thoughts, FWD?

Shoot it better. Play with more urgency and effort. Don't stick too long with cold shooters if there's a hot hand available. Don't go to Hack a Jordan with 7 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.

As for the officials, Capers and Phillips worked two Spurs playoff games together last year -- Game 6 of the First Round at Dallas and Game 2 of the Finals; Spurs lost both. They worked one game together in 2013 -- Game 2 of the WCSF vs. Golden State, which the Spurs also lost.

This exact crew did work Game 7 of Brooklyn-Chicago in 2013, which Chicago (the road team) won.

[BillMc]

We win by about 6. Book it!

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[DarrinS]

I'm interested to see how Pop adjusts to that double screen the Clips used so effectively in game 6.

[DarrinS]

A ton of pressure on the Clips' starters. I hope to see Blake exhausted in the 4th.

[BillMc]

Spurs got to come together on something and find someone to carry that weight because they need to drop the silver hammer on the clippers tonight and knock CP3 into golden slumbers.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/576041/Abbey_Road_Spurs.JPG

Love the Beatles references!:flag:

[BillMc]

Going all out for the win with 3 Melissa photos:

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[BillMc]

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[BillMc]

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[FromWayDowntown]

I'm interested to see how Pop adjusts to that double screen the Clips used so effectively in game 6.

They've used it for most of the series and the Spurs still don't seem to have a great answer for it.

[DarrinS]

They've used it for most of the series and the Spurs still don't seem to have a great answer for it.

Maybe a help defender can meet CP3 on the side of the screen where he leaks out.

[TampaDude]

Monty McCutchen
James Capers
Jason Phillips
Alt. Eric Lewis

Crap...was really hoping for Joey on the road.

Oh, well...Clips by 12. Spurs are going fishing tonight.

[FromWayDowntown]

Maybe a help defender can meet CP3 on the side of the screen where he leaks out.

True, but the problem then is that you're giving Jordan and/or Griffin clean rolls to the rim and easy lobs.

The answer Pop seems to have chosen is to offer a token hedge from a big as Paul clears the screen to try to flatten him out a bit, with Paul's principal defender trailing the play and trying to regain position with the potential to switch it Paul pulls up and threatens a shot. The problem is that Paul is an exceptional shooter in that mid-range, but if you contest the shot too aggressively with a big, he can find the lob opportunity that exists when the big brings help. It's a killer play for them and the way Paul has used it in Games 4 and 6 have opened my eyes to just how dangerous he can be.

They also seemed willing in Game 6 to switch everything and bring help to the mismatch. Parker/Mills ended up isolated with Griffin a few times in Game 6, and the Spurs had help coming - though generally only from a wing - as soon as an entry pass was threatened.

[DarrinS]

True, but the problem then is that you're giving Jordan and/or Griffin clean rolls to the rim and easy lobs.

The answer Pop seems to have chosen is to offer a token hedge from a big as Paul clears the screen to try to flatten him out a bit, with Paul's principal defender trailing the play and trying to regain position with the potential to switch it Paul pulls up and threatens a shot. The problem is that Paul is an exceptional shooter in that mid-range, but if you contest the shot too aggressively with a big, he can find the lob opportunity that exists when the big brings help. It's a killer play for them and the way Paul has used it in Games 4 and 6 have opened my eyes to just how dangerous he can be.

They also seemed willing in Game 6 to switch everything and bring help to the mismatch. Parker/Mills ended up isolated with Griffin a few times in Game 6, and the Spurs had help coming - though generally only from a wing - as soon as an entry pass was threatened.


Maybe just a simple matter of the Spurs communicating better and not letting that develop. Or, go under it early and gamble with Cp3 hitting long 3's. At least they won't be running it with Big Baby.

[xellos88330]

Well, at least the Spurs will be playing at a more normal time tonight. I was getting sick of all the late games.

[hooperflash]

Going all out for the win with 3 Melissa photos:

She misses dancing so much, let's go Spurs.. For Melissa!!

[BillMc]

She misses dancing so much, let's go Spurs.. For Melissa!!

Agreed, my friend! :toast:flag:

[Russo21]

In a dilemma deciding to wear my Duncan jersey or my Ginobili t-shirt for Game 7. Will it be Manu's last game? Timmy's? Both? Neither? I dunno. Might wear the Manu t-shirt and my Duncan socks so I can honour both. Lets hope this isn't the last game for 2 of our mightiest heroes.

[DarrinS]

In a dilemma deciding to wear my Duncan jersey or my Ginobili t-shirt for Game 7. Will it be Manu's last game? Timmy's? Both? Neither? I dunno. Might wear the Manu t-shirt and my Duncan socks so I can honour both. Lets hope this isn't the last game for 2 of our mightiest heroes.

The only one of the big 3 that looks like he could play a few more years is TD.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Can't believe I'm saying but was hoping for crawford

[TampaDude]

Can't believe I'm saying but was hoping for crawford

Joey is a good road ref. He's not intimidated by the crowd. He's been much better since Stern left, too. Do the math.

[EVAY]

The Spurs are shooting something like less than 60% on FREE THROW shooting. If we could just make our free throws tonight, we can keep it competitive till the end. If we are in it at the end, I think we keep our composure better and pull off a win.

Pressure is on Pop to come up with something to mitigate the effectiveness of the double screen that Paul has used so well. He might as well figure it out now...it has been so effective that even if we pull out a win tonight, every team we play is going to employ it against us. So figure it out now and don't let them think they can do anything about it.

[hater]

Well, at least the Spurs will be playing at a more normal time tonight. I was getting sick of all the late games.

Not sure if agree. It is at 5pm West coast time. Early game.

[TheGreatYacht]

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Is he a free agent this summer, tbh?

[SpurPadre]

Since Pop didn't mention anything about defense after Game 6, do you think he's settled with the mindset that in order to beat the Clips, we'll just have to focus on improving the offense because he simply doesn't have an answer for that double-screen for Paul or anything for Griffin? In other words, is he going into this with a D'Antoni mindset?

[TheGoldStandard]

Since Pop didn't mention anything about defense after Game 6, do you think he's settled with the mindset that in order to beat the Clips, we'll just have to focus on improving the offense because he simply doesn't have an answer for that double-screen for Paul or anything for Griffin?

Pop has no idea what he's doing, he's just waiting for his players to actually play a full 48 minutes. If they win tonight it'll be because they gave maximum effort and Pop will be there to reap the benefits.

[mudyez]

I refuse to believe, that will be the end...

Go Spurs Go!

[rmt]

Don't know why Pop didn't try the zone that was so effective in game4? when Paul and Griffin were dissecting them in the second half of game 6. Play the hot hand whoever that is. Why didn't he use hack a Jordan in the second half of game 6? That pick and pop with Paul is killing them. Better Jordan at the free throw line than Paul and Griffin in a groove.

[TheGoldStandard]

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[FromWayDowntown]

I was worried before Game 7 against the Mavs last year. I'm far less concerned this year for some reason. Maybe my expectations are just lower and the hunger that was still there last year has been satisfied. At this point, I'm just hoping for a good effort. If they give a good effort and don't win, that happens and I can live with that.

If the Clippers win this series, they will have earned it. You can complain about the Spurs in Game 4 and Game 6, but I thought the Clippers (and, most specifically, Paul) were just exceptional when they needed to be in big spots on the road of must-have games. They might not win a title, but those were championship level efforts by that team and they should be credited for that, even if the result is a disappointment for Spurs fans.

With that said:

1.

[TampaDude]

I was worried before Game 7 against the Mavs last year. I'm far less concerned this year for some reason. Maybe my expectations are just lower and the hunger that was still there last year has been satisfied. At this point, I'm just hoping for a good effort. If they give a good effort and don't win, that happens and I can live with that.

If the Clippers win this series, they will have earned it. You can complain about the Spurs in Game 4 and Game 6, but I thought the Clippers (and, most specifically, Paul) were just exceptional when they needed to be in big spots on the road of must-have games. They might not win a title, but those were championship level efforts by that team and they should be credited for that, even if the result is a disappointment for Spurs fans.

With that said:

1.

The Clippers are a very good team. There would be no shame in losing the series to them. Nobody is getting past the Warriors, anyway.

5 > 0

[SpurPadre]

The Clippers are a very good team. There would be no shame in losing the series to them. Nobody is getting past the Warriors, anyway.

5 > 0

I'm still not convinced the Dubs are an unbeatable force.

[DarrinS]

I was worried before Game 7 against the Mavs last year. I'm far less concerned this year for some reason. Maybe my expectations are just lower and the hunger that was still there last year has been satisfied. At this point, I'm just hoping for a good effort. If they give a good effort and don't win, that happens and I can live with that.

If the Clippers win this series, they will have earned it. You can complain about the Spurs in Game 4 and Game 6, but I thought the Clippers (and, most specifically, Paul) were just exceptional when they needed to be in big spots on the road of must-have games. They might not win a title, but those were championship level efforts by that team and they should be credited for that, even if the result is a disappointment for Spurs fans.

With that said:

1.


Same here. As long as they go out fighting, I'm okay with that -- because 5.

[TampaDude]

Same here. As long as they go out fighting, I'm okay with that -- because 5.

Exactly...last summer was the sweetest time to be a Spurs fan. That Finals against Miami was something straight out of Hollywood. Best championship ever. 5. :hat

[spurs10]

I was worried before Game 7 against the Mavs last year. I'm far less concerned this year for some reason. Maybe my expectations are just lower and the hunger that was still there last year has been satisfied. At this point, I'm just hoping for a good effort. If they give a good effort and don't win, that happens and I can live with that.

If the Clippers win this series, they will have earned it. You can complain about the Spurs in Game 4 and Game 6, but I thought the Clippers (and, most specifically, Paul) were just exceptional when they needed to be in big spots on the road of must-have games. They might not win a title, but those were championship level efforts by that team and they should be credited for that, even if the result is a disappointment for Spurs fans.

With that said:

1. WON!

[ElNono]

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[beirmeistr]

Spurs got to come together on something and find someone to carry that weight because they need to drop the silver hammer on the clippers tonight and knock CP3 into golden slumbers.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/576041/Abbey_Road_Spurs.JPG
absolutely hilarious

[RD2191]

I got a close game with the Clips pulling away late in the 3rd. Hope I'm wrong like always.:lol

[Sean Cagney]

Exactly...last summer was the sweetest time to be a Spurs fan. That Finals against Miami was something straight out of Hollywood. Best championship ever. 5. :hat

^^^ HELL YEAH.

[look_at_g_shred]

Spurs have yet to have their backs against the walls in these playoffs. We will see how we come out. Usually when pop calls out the team, we come out the next game with better energy than the game prior.

[BatManu20]

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[TE]

I was worried before Game 7 against the Mavs last year. I'm far less concerned this year for some reason. Maybe my expectations are just lower and the hunger that was still there last year has been satisfied. At this point, I'm just hoping for a good effort. If they give a good effort and don't win, that happens and I can live with that.

If the Clippers win this series, they will have earned it. You can complain about the Spurs in Game 4 and Game 6, but I thought the Clippers (and, most specifically, Paul) were just exceptional when they needed to be in big spots on the road of must-have games. They might not win a title, but those were championship level efforts by that team and they should be credited for that, even if the result is a disappointment for Spurs fans.

With that said:

1.
Yeah, I'm proud of this team regardless of the disappointment they might have caused for their efforts in the close out game 6. The Clippers are a top three team in the league when Blake Griffin and CP3 play the way they've been playing. Just gotta tip your hat to them.

The Clippers are a very good team. There would be no shame in losing the series to them. Nobody is getting past the Warriors, anyway.

5 > 0
Agree with the first. The Clippers are no joke. I don't think the Warriors are as good as people think they are. They are very flawed. Memphis will make it a series with them.

[Spurish]

We got this. Spurs to respond and get the job done.

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[BillMc]

We got this. Spurs to respond and get the job done.

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[Floyd Pacquiao]

I have no confidence in pop tonight. None

[littlecoyotecoin]

Since Pop didn't mention anything about defense after Game 6, do you think he's settled with the mindset that in order to beat the Clips, we'll just have to focus on improving the offense because he simply doesn't have an answer for that double-screen for Paul or anything for Griffin? In other words, is he going into this with a D'Antoni mindset?

If he were going to make any changes, we would surely not hear about them in the pregame or postgame pressers.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Don't know why Pop didn't try the zone that was so effective in game4? when Paul and Griffin were dissecting them in the second half of game 6. Play the hot hand whoever that is. Why didn't he use hack a Jordan in the second half of game 6? That pick and pop with Paul is killing them. Better Jordan at the free throw line than Paul and Griffin in a groove.

I am somewhat ambivalent on the Hack-a-Jordan, and this is one reason why. In some of these games we have been impotent on defense to stop them. I believe that without it, in a game or two, they would have blown us out of the water. It allowed us to keep it close, and at least be within striking distance for a chance to win.

I do think it takes the game out of the refs hands, to some extent, as well. Blake isn't getting rewarded with questionable and-1 opportunities, Paul isn't being rewarded with flops and and-1's, similarly. We end up giving up 1 point for what often would have been three.

That is not to say it doesn't have it's disadvantages, as well. It does give Blake, et. al. rest, and with no bench, they need it. When our offense is working, it may funk up our rythm, gets us into foul trouble, and we lose some of the o-rebounds on the second attempted free throw.

Luckily, those lost offesnive rebounds were lost earlier in the series. I believe they got that cleaned up after one particularly bad game were they lost like three of them. I don't remember this being a problem since that game.

All said, it is a mixed bag, and a strategy that Pop wrestles with employing, himself, as it doesn't show up in every game, nor at every time Jordan is on the court. It is a tool, anyway, but maybe not always the right tool for the job.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I'm still not convinced the Dubs are an unbeatable force.

I agree. We match up well with the Warriors. I don'r fear them any more than The Clippers or The Rockets. This year may be different, but they will have to prove it to me. Of course, I am not optimistic we make it that far, or even past tonight.

[Mugen]

http://i62.tinypic.com/2medfuq.jpg

:lol

[smaka]

Well, at least the Spurs will be playing at a more normal time tonight. I was getting sick of all the late games.
Sucks for Europe though. Right in the middle of the friggin' night. :lol

[Horse]

All the negative Nancy's fuck off!

[~O~]

Big game.

[TXstbobcat]

Spurs got this!!!!!! :flag:

[boutons_deux]

gotta see Ballmerde cry

[boutons_deux]

Clips' defense has been pretty tough, disrupting Spurs offense, while Spurs defense gives awa too many open mid-range jumpers.

[SpurPadre]

I agree. We match up well with the Warriors. I don'r fear them any more than The Clippers or The Rockets. This year may be different, but they will have to prove it to me. Of course, I am not optimistic we make it that far, or even past tonight.

If we do make it past tonight, I hope we have enough left in the tank to beat the Rockets, who I know aren't as good as the Clippers. Gotta focus on tonight though...just under 3 hours away!

[littlecoyotecoin]

If we do make it past tonight, I hope we have enough left in the tank to beat the Rockets, who I know aren't as good as the Clippers. Gotta focus on tonight though...just under 3 hours away!

Them losing their starting poing guard definitely makes me feel more at ease, but cart before horse.

[Horse]

In a dilemma deciding to wear my Duncan jersey or my Ginobili t-shirt for Game 7. Will it be Manu's last game? Timmy's? Both? Neither? I dunno. Might wear the Manu t-shirt and my Duncan socks so I can honour both. Lets hope this isn't the last game for 2 of our mightiest heroes.
I'm bottomless with a black Manu jersey. Even if we repeat I think he's done. no reason for Timmy to retire.

[sammy]

Spurs will win by double digits! Go Spurs Go!

[Mugen]

I've got all the faith in the world in the players (except Porky). But the guy running the show has coached like he's got a 7 day cruise coming up and the tickets were non-refundable tbh.

[EVAY]

Clips' defense has been pretty tough, disrupting Spurs offense, while Spurs defense gives awa too many open mid-range jumpers.It is now and has been a Spurs' game plan to guard against virtually everything BUT the mid-range jumper, because it is one of the least efficient shots normally. So it is not surprising that we are playing that way. The coaching philosophy on the defensive side has appeared to be "if they beat you with the mid-range jumper then you tip your hat and say "well done".

We will see if we are in the hat tipping business tonight.

[SpurPadre]

According to Jeff McDonald's Twitter, Doc River says Glen Davis will play.

[ddjeffries]

I believe.

[Mugen]

According to Jeff McDonald's Twitter, Doc River says Glen Davis will play.

:lol that fat fuck looked like Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice on the sidelines tbh

[r0drig0lac]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/hit.gif

[therealtruth]

It is now and has been a Spurs' game plan to guard against virtually everything BUT the mid-range jumper, because it is one of the least efficient shots normally. So it is not surprising that we are playing that way. The coaching philosophy on the defensive side has appeared to be "if they beat you with the mid-range jumper then you tip your hat and say "well done".

We will see if we are in the hat tipping business tonight.

I can understand favoring guarding other areas over the midrange but you can't consistently give nba players consistent open looks and hope to not get burned. We learned that lesson with Lebron in the Finals in '13.

[Cloud786]

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[RD2191]

we are fucked.

[SpurPadre]

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FUCK...three tweets I regret reading...

[houston spurs fan]

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The fuck?

[EVAY]

Thank god no player said what Pop said...they'd have been crucified.

[dabom]

Pop is a pussy this series.

[Quiet Strength]

Pop doesn't give a shit about winning. Hopefully the rest of the team does tonight.

[r0drig0lac]

Pop doesn't give a shit about winning. Hopefully the rest of the team does tonight.

I doubt that Pop says the same thing for players

[Spursmania]

Can't believe Pop said that shit. Making it sound ok if we lose. Not good and not something I ever expect him to say prior to a game seven. After, yes- but not before!

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[Mugen]

I've got all the faith in the world in the players (except Porky). But the guy running the show has coached like he's got a 7 day cruise coming up and the tickets were non-refundable tbh.


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:lol

[NASpurs]

I've got all the faith in the world in the players (except Porky). But the guy running the show has coached like he's got a 7 day cruise coming up and the tickets were non-refundable tbh.


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:lmao det nigga Mugen hit it on the head

[hitmanyr2k]

The home team in Game 7 typically comes out tight because the pressure is on them. The Spurs need to take advantage and jump on the Clips quick for a change. If they can get a good enough lead the bench can come in and really do damage.

[Horse]

If we're this concerned about big baby we're fucked screw that fat fuck

[Horse]

If Kawhi comes out focused on defense and rebounding lets the offense come to him he will play great we will win.

[Ron Swanson]

I'd like to take Rachel Santschi to a nice seafood dinner.

[Dex]

Time to see what champions are made of.

FTC.

6.

[NASpurs]

Can someone start a "Nice career, Pop. Thanks for the many years and enjoy your retirement" thread already?

[DarrinS]

Time to start drinking

[Ron Swanson]

Already started drinking.

[BatManu20]

The boys are lookin' sharp.

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[BatManu20]

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[DarrinS]

http://youtu.be/ynKoZD-sFi4

[NASpurs]

Pop's already planning to drive up to the Napa Valley once this game is over. I'm not expecting much.

[TheGoldStandard]

:lol
Hopefully it's the titanic.

[ElNono]

Wearing one of my #20 jerseys, perhaps for the last time... :cry

[SpurPadre]

Nervous as fuck, tbh. I don't want Manu's career to end like this...not tonight against the Clippers.

[DarrinS]

Rollin with my extremely worn out 21 road jersey.

[SpurPadre]

Got my 2014 Champs Locker Room Edition white t-shirt on...

[DarrinS]

Nervous as fuck, tbh. I don't want Manu's career to end like this...not tonight against the Clippers.


Drink up. Relax. We're supposed to be dead and buried already.

5.

[TheGoldStandard]

Pray for Manu

[NASpurs]

Wearing one of my #20 jerseys, perhaps for the last time... :cry

Why for the last time? You can wear it anytime you want Nono. :lol

[DarrinS]

I'm so fuckin proud of these guys, especially TD. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'll cry when that man retires.

[Ron Swanson]

Yeah, I'll be a mess when Duncan calls it a career. Hopefully that's not happening soon.

[crc21209]

Go all out big 3...you never know when it'll be for the last time. Just leave every ounce of sweat, energy, and tears on the floor. They can do it...just put together 1 epic performance for the ages. Go...Spurs...Go! :flag:

[RD2191]

Getting my razors ready.

[ElNono]

Why for the last time? You can wear it anytime you want Nono. :lol

I'll be selling all the Manu shit on ebay once he retires to buy up Kawhi stuff...

[DarrinS]

Getting my razors ready.

Back hair?

[Mugen]

Wearing one of my #20 jerseys, perhaps for the last time... :cry

How many salsa stains we talking tbh?

[Sean Cagney]

Drink up. Relax. We're supposed to be dead and buried already.

5.

Good idea.

[RD2191]

Back hair?
Ass hair.

[ElNono]

How many salsa stains we talking tbh?

hmmm... doritos scoops, brb

[TampaDude]

Already started drinking.

Same here. If we go down in flames tonight, I don't want to be sober.

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[DarrinS]

Ass hair.

:lmao

[heyheymymy]

man i was fine all day, now the heart thumps come on. iron like a lion, spurs! :flag:

[TampaDude]

Drink up. Relax. We're supposed to be dead and buried already.

5.

Amen...the Spurs have been great way past their sell by date.

[NASpurs]

Ass hair.

Im sure SADynasty! wouldn't mind taking care of that for you

[RD2191]

Im sure SADynasty! wouldn't mind taking care of that for you
Sadynasty better be a woman.:lol

[RD2191]

So nervous I might toke up.

[SpurPadre]

Drink up. Relax. We're supposed to be dead and buried already.

5.

Thanks. I'm about to drink up in a minute...

[DarrinS]

Amen...the Spurs have been great way past their sell by date.

I've owned 3 different houses in the TD era and had two kids. My first, born AFTER the first chip, is headed to high school.

[DarrinS]

So nervous I might toke up.

https://creativejamie.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/looks-like-i-picked-the-wrong-week-to-quit-smoking.jpg

[NASpurs]

Sadynasty better be a woman.:lol

No but he has very effeminate and gentle hands.

[heyheymymy]

So nervous I might toke up.

It makes it intense on a night like tonight, trust me.

[ElNono]

One bucket at a time... drop 110+ and I feel pretty good about this..

[heyheymymy]

:hat passes one to robdiaz

[djohn2oo8]

So nervous I might toke up.
Y'all got this

[loveforthegame]

Leave it all out on the floor.

:flag:

[DarrinS]

Meh, I guess it's time to fire up my 110" HD projector.

[Nathan89]

Play Mills already. What the fuck.

[FaM0us Skins]

Let's go Spurs!

[aal04]

Surely TP and Splitter wont chit the bed 7 games in a row.

Speaking of which, Kawhi had his fair share of bed chitting this series.

I am actually quite content if we bow out.

It was never about Clippers beating us. Its about us beating ourselves.

Theres no excuse for splitter tp playing 7 bad games in a row, and Kawhi playing chit every other game.

No one to blame but ourselves

Having said that. Law of averages says we win

[DarrinS]

Play Mills already. What the fuck.

This should be a t-shirt, tbh

[TampaDude]

We're going to lose tonight, but fuck it.

[DarrinS]

Remember the Alamo!

Oh, wait...

[Mugen]

:flag:

[spursparker9]

Robinson and Shaq picking Spurs

[ElNono]

:flag:

[milkyway21]

BEAT L.A. MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
I WANT SOME NASTY!!

:flag: :cheer :gpower !

[Nathan89]

:flag:

[RD2191]

It makes it intense on a night like tonight, trust me.
I'm freeking out man! IS THIS ANGEL DUST???

[RD2191]

https://creativejamie.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/looks-like-i-picked-the-wrong-week-to-quit-smoking.jpg
:lol

[RD2191]

:flag:

[-21-]

Let's do this!

[Ron Swanson]

I'm freeking out man! IS THIS ANGEL DUST???

http://i.imgur.com/8PHjaAa.gif

[spursparker9]

Dat speech by tom

[Silver&Black]

T:lolm Rivers

[djohn2oo8]

http://i.imgur.com/8PHjaAa.gif

:lol

[RD2191]

http://i.imgur.com/8PHjaAa.gif
I ain't been right since that night.:lol

[01Snake]

Hannah is hot as fuck

[Uriel]

5. Who wins Game 7?

Adande: The Spurs. They were my pre-series pick, and I hate having to go against myself, even if the evidence this series indicates otherwise. The Clippers have put themselves in position to win five of the first six games so far. But the other trend is the road team has won five of the six games. One of the hardest series to predict that I've ever covered.

Pelton: Spurs. In a series with such close margins, Glen Davis' ankle injury could be a difference-maker if he's unable to go, further stressing an already-thin Clippers bench. I'm not sure they'll have quite enough for another hard-fought 48 minutes.

Shelburne: If I answered this question 10 times I would pick each team five times for five different reasons. Part of me says the Clippers just need this series more. Another part says the Spurs' experience will carry the day. How much does home court matter when each team has won twice in the other's building? The Clippers' superstars can be more dominant when they're on. The Spurs are far deeper. I like Manny Pacquiao by decision over Floyd Mayweather in the fight Saturday night, can we stop there? No? OK, if I must pick, I'll say the Clippers, if only because I think they're more desperate.

Wallace: Spurs. I can't -- and won't -- count the Spurs out until they're actually out for the count. They've earned the benefit of the doubt after coming back time and time again against the odds.

Wright: San Antonio wins this one because they've overcome situations such as this in the past. They captured Game 7 in the first round last season against the Mavericks, and they lost Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals to the Miami Heat. Besides, Gregg Popovich called the Spurs "soft" after their loss Thursday night to the Clippers. The Spurs will respond resoundingly.

[Cloud786]

Just remember guys we all went through 6. Nothing can be worse than that tbh.

[ducantillog]

Go spurs go

[Cry Havoc]

ARE YOU FUCKING READY?

[SpurPadre]

Just remember guys we all went through 6. Nothing can be worse than that tbh.

True but Manu came back after that. He might not come back if we lose tonight...

[BillMc]

Winnin' Time!:flag:

[TXstbobcat]

ARE YOU FUCKING READY?

fuck yes!!!!!!!!! :flag:

[BatManu20]

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[emanueldavidginobili]

This is it...holy shit

[milkyway21]

Shit Splitter injured again? Grr

Diaw you better not be in foul trouble :(

[RD2191]

Let's see some Spurs ball fellas, for old times sake.

[Uriel]

I can't believe this could be the final game of Manu Ginobili's career. :cry

[100%duncan]

Cmon do this.

[FkLA]

Im scared but win or lose GSG.

:flag:

[-21-]

Kawhi!!

[FlAVaK]

Kawhi vs. CP3 cam: http://www.nba.com/tntovertime/

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard!!!!!!!!

[RD2191]

KAWHI BABY

[Ron Swanson]

There you go, Kawhi

[davidbowie]

we're gonna win

[davidbowie]

nvm

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

Nice ball movement

[Silver&Black]

Splitter to Timmy...

My niggas.

[RD2191]

oh come on

[100%duncan]

Got my kawhi jersey on :lol cmon nigga

[spursparker9]

Green

[TXstbobcat]

Verde!!!!!

[-21-]

Good start on offense.

[spursparker9]

lol Barnes

[99 Problems]

Parker actually looks sharp.

[Ron Swanson]

Nice lob, Griffin

[hitmanyr2k]

:lol Barnes thinking he could finish that

[Silver&Black]

:lmao Thugs trying to catch oops

[spursparker9]

fuck Blake

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!

[spursparker9]

Enrique!

[tim_duncan_fan]

Go Big 3, go!
Go SPURS, go!

We HAVE TO win tonight!

I'd rather not be defeated by the Rockettes either, but we have to beat these Clipper bitches!
One more win and we can destroy them like we destroyed the Heat!


Their players will scatter!


Please Spurs, please Big 3....

ONE MORE WIN!