Best to lose in 7 to the Clips than to get swept by the Warriors

[dg7md]

The loss sucks pretty hard but the more you think about it, there's no way we'd get past the Warriors even if we mustered way past the Rockets (who always give us trouble). Losing how we did, on a last second miracle Chris Paul shot after his injury on the road is a dignified way to go.

It beats losing to Houston without much of a storyline behind it, or the rabid Warriors.

We all know we didn't stand much of a chance this year, this season was too rocky all around and I never felt like we were on the right path. We had an amazing last few minutes of the 4th quarter but we couldn't put them away in the end. We got beat, we didn't beat ourselves here.

TBH

[kobyz]

If that story help you get over the heartbreak great for you, keep with that story...

[cd98]

I hate the Spurs losing, but if you were going to write the end of the big three era, poetically, you probably want them losing in a dramatic game six, though you'd probably want one of the big three taking the shot.

[Arcadian]

Better to lose in round 1 than the finals or even conference finals, both physically and emotionally. The team gets more off-season rest, and the emotional blow is much less severe.

Plus, the front office will be motivated to make changes. They can't be complacent after a round 1 exit.

[dg7md]

If that story help you get over the heartbreak great for you, keep with that story...

It's true.

Can you imagine the meltdown if we lose in 4 or 5 to the Warriors?

[kobyz]

It's true.

Can you imagine the meltdown if we lose in 4 or 5 to the Warriors?

Who said we lose?? You have good match up against them, they lack experience in the playoff... And anyway the subject should not be which losing will be better, that is a pussy talk, the subject should be why Pop ruin the season, why he coach so poorly all season, why didn't he bring the team close to the potential, why he so arrogant, stupid and naive, why he waste great oportonity for a title and why the hell we always on the hurt and tragic end of last second loses...

[BatManu20]

It's a still a long shot, but losing this early makes me think we have a better shot at making a run at the Title next year (if we bring everyone back, replace Manu, & Timmy keeps up his play, of course).

[DMC]

I hate the Spurs losing, but if you were going to write the end of the big three era, poetically, you probably want them losing in a dramatic game six, though you'd probably want one of the big three taking the shot.


Circa 2013


After the Spurs lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals last season, TNT analyst Charles Barkley suggested it was Duncan's curtain call.


"I think he's the greatest power forward ever, but I hope he retires," Barkley said in June.

How many ends to that era can we have? Shouldn't we let them say when it's over?

[sananspursfan21]

Rip the band-aid

[Stabula]

The Clippers were the only team that could have stopped the Spurs this year. Spurs would have beat the Warriors, the Danny and Kawhi defensive voltron would have brought the Warriors offense to a screeching halt.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

The Clippers were the only team that could have stopped the Spurs this year. Spurs would have beat the Warriors, the Danny and Kawhi defensive voltron would have brought the Warriors offense to a screeching halt.

I agree.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Better to lose in round 1 than the finals or even conference finals, both physically and emotionally. The team gets more off-season rest, and the emotional blow is much less severe.

Plus, the front office will be motivated to make changes. They can't be complacent after a round 1 exit.

My thoughts exactly. All very good points.

[Skull-1]

We would beat the Warriors. Get real.

[Chillen]

It's all about the matchups, the Spurs got a nightmare matchup in the 1st round with the Clippers. Parker or Leonard cannot stop CP3 and Blake Griffin was to much for Tim. The Spurs matchup better with the Rockets, Warriors, Cavs/Bulls/Hawks. Spurs gave Miami trouble because they matched up quite well with them. So the worst matchup for them happened in the 1st round and it was a grind till the very end. I think they could have handled Houston, pushed the Warriors to 7 games, and beaten the Cavs/Bulls. Spurs though need to make some changes in the offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title next season, but Duncan has another run in him even pushing 40. Trying to sign Aldridge would be a start, trade Splitter, etc. Resign Duncan, Manu to 1 year deals that could help them get a big name free agent to San Antonio.

[therealtruth]

It's all about the matchups, the Spurs got a nightmare matchup in the 1st round with the Clippers. Parker or Leonard cannot stop CP3 and Blake Griffin was to much for Tim. The Spurs matchup better with the Rockets, Warriors, Cavs/Bulls/Hawks. Spurs gave Miami trouble because they matched up quite well with them. So the worst matchup for them happened in the 1st round and it was a grind till the very end. I think they could have handled Houston, pushed the Warriors to 7 games, and beaten the Cavs/Bulls. Spurs though need to make some changes in the offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title next season, but Duncan has another run in him even pushing 40. Trying to sign Aldridge would be a start, trade Splitter, etc. Resign Duncan, Manu to 1 year deals that could help them get a big name free agent to San Antonio.

That's why seeding matters and you don't see too many 6th seeds winning the title. The margin for error is much slimmer and the Spurs didn't play like that. We probably could have played the same way and won the series with homecourt.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Not really, advancing a couple of rounds would have been nice, getting to watch Tim 2 further rounds would have been great as he won't be around for too long, but the Spurs weren't winning it all this year, that much was clear. Worn out, banged up, unmotivated at times, couldn't even bring the intensity to beat the Pelicans when a 4 conference places swing was in play.

The team just didn't have it this year. Last season they were on a mission, last year's team wouldn't have lost triple overtime games or so many last second losses, they would have destroyed anyone in an elimination game, instead of looking half arsed like they did in game 6 against the Clippers.

Hopefully they can retool this offseason and have another go next season. If not, it's been a great run and a pleasure to follow them all these years.

[Russ]

The Clippers were the only team that could have stopped the Spurs this year. Spurs would have beat the Warriors, the Danny and Kawhi defensive voltron would have brought the Warriors offense to a screeching halt.

The Clippers were the Spurs worst matchup and the Spurs walked right into it.

A lot was bad luck -- if the Spurs played a little better or a little worse down the stretch, the nightmare scenario would have been avoided.

[spursparker9]

Nah its better to end early. The Spurs are just not good enough to win the title this year.

And its so frustrating to see Porker dribble dribble dribble dribble dribble and shot a well-short 18 footer.

[mudyez]

Last year, while struggleing vs. the Mavs it didn't feel as we were going to win it all too. So the loss hurt.

But yeah, beeing eliminated like this doesn't feel as bad, as going home with something like a 4:1 vs the Warriors or losing against the Bulls in a game 6 blowout.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs were not going to beat the Warriors people need to stop kidding themselves.

SA's offense and defense were very mediocre in these playoffs and the Warriorshave far more depth than the clippers do. Spurs can't even close games out at home the warriors would've won in 5 games. Too any Spurs struggled this year, just wasn't going to happen.

[kobyz]

How it is less hurt please explain me??? how is chocking and blowing 2-3 series lead, losing late fourth quarter leads time and time again in the series, losing game 7 at the buzzer when you have good chance winning a back to back title if you get out of that first round series, wasting Duncan phenomenal series for his age and his last ride, how this is less hurt???? If there is one thing i hate is pretenders who refuse to face reality and lying to themselves!!!

[kobyz]

Op is such a bitch, still lying to yourself?

[TampaDude]

Dat Knicks loss, yo...PJ and DFish fucked the Spurs yet again... :lol

[Sean Cagney]

Dat Knicks loss, yo...PJ and DFish fucked the Spurs yet again... :lol

Had to try and get us back, we retired his ass last may if you remember! That felt good.

[Raven]

fuck OP

[SpurPadre]

The team would've ass-raped the Dubs with Danny and Kawhi making Curry and Thompson their bitches.

[tholdren]

The loss sucks pretty hard but the more you think about it, there's no way we'd get past the Warriors even if we mustered way past the Rockets (who always give us trouble). Losing how we did, on a last second miracle Chris Paul shot after his injury on the road is a dignified way to go.

It beats losing to Houston without much of a storyline behind it, or the rabid Warriors.

We all know we didn't stand much of a chance this year, this season was too rocky all around and I never felt like we were on the right path. We had an amazing last few minutes of the 4th quarter but we couldn't put them away in the end. We got beat, we didn't beat ourselves here.

TBH

Clippers were the spurs worst matchup. 2 bigs who are aggressive and can score around the rim versus Tim.

[TampaDude]

Had to try and get us back, we retired his ass last may if you remember! That felt good.

Yup...and he really didn't get us back, because we made the playoffs and he did not. :lol

[Sean Cagney]

Yup...and he really didn't get us back, because we made the playoffs and he did not. :lol

They are in purgatory right now in NY, losing for yearrrsss ahead on end no doubt. They were lucky when in LA and so on getting gifted and now Karma comes back, law of averages for Phil and Fisher.

[rmt]

Spurs wouldn't get swept by GSW - they might even beat them because Pop wouldn't have to think about who should be guarding Curry/Thompson - that's pretty clear. No putting Leonard on the PG.

[Capt Bringdown]

GSW not nearly as monolithic as some previously thought. Spurs should still be in the mix if they wanted it. But, as we know, Pop's teams do not believe in repeating. Just not worth the effort, and nothing left to prove, eh Pop?

[Robz4000]

:lol OP

[kobyz]

Op ban yourself please!

[Pentagruel]

I suspect we've already seen the finals this season.