Seed # from which Spurs 5 Championships came from.

[MultiTroll]

So as a likely #2 seed this year, I'm liking what Manu said about Spurs will deal with Golden State if and when that time comes in the playoffs.

1999 #1
2003 #1
2005 #2
2007 #3
2014 #1

[BillMc]

So as a likely #2 seed this year, I'm liking what Manu said about Spurs will deal with Golden State if and when that time comes in the playoffs.

1999 #1
2003 #1
2005 #2
2007 #3
2014 #1

Agreed. Proper focus should be on getting better and the next team up on the schedule. Warriors don't matter until we meet in the playoffs.

[Russo21]

Just gotta beat who is in your way. You never know what will happen. The Mavs looked unbeatable in 2007 winning an insane 67 games but lost to the 8th seed Warriors who only won 42 games. The Warriors then lost to the Jazz and then the Spurs beat the Jazz easily 4-1.

Because of the mighty Dallas Mavericks getting knocked out in the first round the Suns were the only chance to knock us off but we prevailed 4-2 in the awesome WCSF then steamrolled the helpless Jazz and Cavs on the way to the title. Who knows what would have happened if the Mavs beat the Warriors that year. Who knows what would have happened if the Spurs beat the bloody 8th seeded Grizzlies in 2011. Number 1 seeds sometime fall in the first round, the Spurs know this all too well. Whose to say this years number 8 seed can't beat a 67-73 win number 1 seed Warriors? The Spurs and Mavs got fucked up by 8th seeds after fantastic seasons, we'll see how the Warriors go with a massive target on their backs.

We've won as a 1 seed, 2 seed and 3 seed. It doesn't matter where you come from or how the other series go, you just gotta beat who gets in you way. And I believe we have the team to do it. GO Spurs GO!

[TXstbobcat]

Agreed. Proper focus should be on getting better and the next team up on the schedule. Warriors don't matter until we meet in the playoffs.

Let golden state play their key players heavy minutes chasing Chicago's wins record. I will be happy with a healthy Spurs team and the 2 seed. Hopefully an easy 1st round series and home court advantage in the 2nd round.

[Spurtacular]

Just gotta beat who is in your way. You never know what will happen. The Mavs looked unbeatable in 2007 winning an insane 67 games but lost to the 8th seed Warriors who only won 42 games. The Warriors then lost to the Jazz and then the Spurs beat the Jazz easily 4-1.

Because of the mighty Dallas Mavericks getting knocked out in the first round the Suns were the only chance to knock us off but we prevailed 4-2 in the awesome WCSF then steamrolled the helpless Jazz and Cavs on the way to the title. Who knows what would have happened if the Mavs beat the Warriors that year. Who knows what would have happened if the Spurs beat the bloody 8th seeded Grizzlies in 2011. Number 1 seeds sometime fall in the first round, the Spurs know this all too well. Whose to say this years number 8 seed can't beat a 67-73 win number 1 seed Warriors? The Spurs and Mavs got fucked up by 8th seeds after fantastic seasons, we'll see how the Warriors go with a massive target on their backs.

We've won as a 1 seed, 2 seed and 3 seed. It doesn't matter where you come from or how the other series go, you just gotta beat who gets in you way. And I believe we have the team to do it. GO Spurs GO!

I don't see the Warriors falling to an 8. But I would like to see a 8 put some heat on them, wear them down by taking a couple games. That Pels match-up was a gift last year; just like every match-up they had.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I don't see the Warriors falling to an 8. But I would like to see a 8 put some heat on them, wear them down by taking a couple games. That Pels match-up was a gift last year; just like every match-up they had.

I personally feel Spurs fans should be rooting for the Warriors to beat the 72 win record because the pressure will be insane for them to win the championship after accomplishing that, anything else would be an abject failure. So if we could get an early lead on them in a series, they may crater

[daslicer]

I don't see the Warriors falling to an 8. But I would like to see a 8 put some heat on them, wear them down by taking a couple games. That Pels match-up was a gift last year; just like every match-up they had.

I don't see that happening it either but I look at a possible second round match up with the Clippers being a tough series. You never know with the Clippers they are Jeckyl and Hyde team but in the two losses they suffered against the Warriors this season they blew leads in the fourth quarter. They have a chance in hell in pulling off the upset.

[Spurtacular]

I personally feel Spurs fans should be rooting for the Warriors to beat the 72 win record because the pressure will be insane for them to win the championship after accomplishing that, anything else would be an abject failure. So if we could get an early lead on them in a series, they may crater

It wouldn't be that much; because the Pats already choked by not winning a SB after 16-0. Even the Panthers just lost an SB after a 15-1 season. Maybe the 86 C's or 98 Bulls didn't choke (though, I thought the Jazz were better anyhow, tbh). But I'm not sure that there would be so much pressure given the history of 1 seeds falling and history making teams in other sports falling as well.

[spurs10]

Agreed. Proper focus should be on getting better and the next team up on the schedule. Warriors don't matter until we meet in the playoffs. These playoffs are going to be fun and one for the ages. :flag:

[Spurs 4 The Win]

It wouldn't be that much; because the Pats already choked by not winning a SB after 16-0. Even the Panthers just lost an SB after a 15-1 season. Maybe the 86 C's or 98 Bulls didn't choke (though, I thought the Jazz were better anyhow, tbh). But I'm not sure that there would be so much pressure given the history of 1 seeds falling and history making teams in other sports falling as well.

Lol, no, they would feel unbelievable pressure, no doubt

[Beaverfuzz]

I don't see the Warriors falling to an 8. But I would like to see a 8 put some heat on them, wear them down by taking a couple games. That Pels match-up was a gift last year; just like every match-up they had.


It just may happen with Portland/Houston.

[Spurtacular]

It just may happen with Portland/Houston.

Maybe Houston if they played with heart. Blazers would be another Pels, tbh.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Lol, dubs would steamroll the lockets, guests or jizz

[Beaverfuzz]

Maybe Houston if they played with heart. Blazers would be another Pels, tbh.

Nah, Lillard and CJ will make Steph and Klay work.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Nah, Lillard and CJ will make Steph and Klay work.
I'd rather have Beverley tearing out Curry's knee

[Spurtacular]

Nah, Lillard and CJ will make Steph and Klay work.

I don't even know CJ w/o looking. It'd be a sweep.

[YGWHI]

In 2005 they finished the Rodeo Trip with 5-2 record, in 2007, 4-4. The RRT performance seems a myth but at least having a good record talks about the road isn't having a big impact on the team.

[BillMc]

These playoffs are going to be fun and one for the ages. :flag:

Amen bro!

[soxxx]

Agreed. Proper focus should be on getting better and the next team up on the schedule. Warriors don't matter until we meet in the playoffs.
This and in all honestly, if anyone thinks the Warriors will roll through the playoffs, they wont. The Heat in 2013 seemed to have another gear all regular season, yet found problems in the postseason. Last season the Warriors were down 2-1 to teams that were not on their level. Its still a long way away, deal with them when the time comes.

[NameLess Scrub]

Let golden state play their key players heavy minutes chasing Chicago's wins record. I will be happy with a healthy Spurs team and the 2 seed. Hopefully an easy 1st round series and home court advantage in the 2nd round.

Idk.. Draymond has the most playing time with 34 mins.
Doesn't seem they're sacrificing bodies for the record.

[MultiTroll]

Bumping the Championship seed history.

[GSH]

LOL. Of course, twice when they went out in the first round they were the 1 seed and the 3 seed. And once they lost the last game of the season to fall from 2 to 5 seed. But anything can happen. Westbrook going down right before the playoffs changed that post-season drastically. And in '12, the Spurs "only" won 50 games, and then won the first two games of the WCF on the road. I'm sure the Spurs feel good about where they are right now.

I remember in '07 when they were the 3 seed and curb-stomped Phoenix who was the 1. I think Tim, Tony, and Manu averaged something like a combined 70 points per game in that season. I know the first two games in Phoenix they scored 80 and 78. :wow This team is going to have to do it another way. :lol

[bklynspursfan]

LOL. Of course, twice when they went out in the first round they were the 1 seed and the 3 seed. And once they lost the last game of the season to fall from 2 to 5 seed. But anything can happen. Westbrook going down right before the playoffs changed that post-season drastically. And in '12, the Spurs "only" won 50 games, and then won the first two games of the WCF on the road. I'm sure the Spurs feel good about where they are right now.

I remember in '07 when they were the 3 seed and curb-stomped Phoenix who was the 1. I think Tim, Tony, and Manu averaged something like a combined 70 points per game in that season. I know the first two games in Phoenix they scored 80 and 78. :wow This team is going to have to do it another way. :lol

It was all about Phoenix and Dallas. Though Dallas was the 1 seed that year (We Believe Warriors punked them) and Suns were 2. We owned them for so many years, it was great to watch.

It'll definitely have to be different this year tho. But anything's possible

[SAGirl]

LOL. Of course, twice when they went out in the first round they were the 1 seed and the 3 seed. And once they lost the last game of the season to fall from 2 to 5 seed. But anything can happen. Westbrook going down right before the playoffs changed that post-season drastically. And in '12, the Spurs "only" won 50 games, and then won the first two games of the WCF on the road. I'm sure the Spurs feel good about where they are right now.

I remember in '07 when they were the 3 seed and curb-stomped Phoenix who was the 1. I think Tim, Tony, and Manu averaged something like a combined 70 points per game in that season. I know the first two games in Phoenix they scored 80 and 78. :wow This team is going to have to do it another way. :lol
Nice recap of that Phoenix series. They don't have 3 guys that together with Kawhi will average 70-80 points... You have a point. Anyways just random musing.

They have a committe based thing past options 1 and 2... If they click at the right time... teams like that are the toughest to deal with bc any given guy can score in double figures any random game... Spurs have that ceiling. Their floor can be lower though bc shooters can stream to a bad shooting night and they also have the potential to have aged players look ancient and young players look raw and not ready for the ocassion. They are unpredictable that way.

Still there's a chance. Lee, Pau, Mills have been consistent. Manu and Tony may have a vintage moment, Lamarcus can have a hot hand, etc. I will cheer no matter what.
:flag:

[sasaint]

LOL. Of course, twice when they went out in the first round they were the 1 seed and the 3 seed. And once they lost the last game of the season to fall from 2 to 5 seed. But anything can happen. Westbrook going down right before the playoffs changed that post-season drastically. And in '12, the Spurs "only" won 50 games, and then won the first two games of the WCF on the road. I'm sure the Spurs feel good about where they are right now.

I remember in '07 when they were the 3 seed and curb-stomped Phoenix who was the 1. I think Tim, Tony, and Manu averaged something like a combined 70 points per game in that season. I know the first two games in Phoenix they scored 80 and 78. :wow This team is going to have to do it another way. :lol

Bring back Horry for another hip check?

[GSH]

I remember in '07 when they were the 3 seed and curb-stomped Phoenix who was the 1. I think Tim, Tony, and Manu averaged something like a combined 70 points per game in that season.


Meh... said "season", meant "series". In before the corrections. :lol


For the season, they averaged a paltry 55 PPG. Kawhi, LMA, and Pau are actually averaging 55 PPG this season.

[GSH]

Bring back Horry for another hip check?


You know, that's a pretty good point. Horry was a unique player, and played a big part in that Championship. Same could be said for Diaw in '14 - unique skill set, and made the difference in that post-season and Championship. Who have we got on the roster like that now? Kawhi is great, but I'm not talking about a core starter. The only name that comes to mind for me is Manu. Maybe this will be his swan song.

[DisAsTerBot]

You know, that's a pretty good point. Horry was a unique player, and played a big part in that Championship. Same could be said for Diaw in '14 - unique skill set, and made the difference in that post-season and Championship. Who have we got on the roster like that now? Kawhi is great, but I'm not talking about a core starter. The only name that comes to mind for me is Manu. Maybe this will be his swan song.

I think lee will be great for us in the playoffs

[UNT Eagles 2016]

We don't have the dogs we had on those 2003, 2005, 2007 teams that weren't necessarily our most talented players or best scorers but were willing to stick their ass in the middle and fuck up shit to help us win.

[Horse]

I think lee will be great for us in the playoffs

Call me crazy but lee turned the '15 finals in the warriors favor when he got to play.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Call me crazy but lee turned the '15 finals in the warriors favor when he got to play.

Yes, I remember. The meat cleavers were cleaving it up until Lee showed up and all of a sudden the dublets figured 'em out just like we figured out ISIS. not so in 2016

[bklynspursfan]

I think lee will be great for us in the playoffs

Same guy that came to mind for me

[SnakeBoy]

Don't care about what seed they are, Spurs are getting worse as the playoffs approach. Sad!

[GSH]

Don't care about what seed they are, Spurs are getting worse as the playoffs approach. Sad!


It's easy to forget that the Spurs have had some injuries. I don't think they are worse than they were earlier in the season. I don't see them as any better, but I don't think they are any worse.

But if they are just as good as they were for the first 50 or so games? That was good enough to rack up a pretty gaudy record. And the other two early contenders are struggling. Houston has moved into a fourth contender spot, but I wouldn't call them better than either of other three (SA, GSW, CLE). They are vulnerable, but so is everyone else. I don't think that ANY other team in the league is honestly looking forward to meeting them in the playoffs.

[Sean Cagney]

Call me crazy but lee turned the '15 finals in the warriors favor when he got to play.

Iggy more so but him possibly to an extent you could say as well. The Iggy move though was huge.

[MultiTroll]

gee maybe this had something to do with the *great and powerful* Golden State Wubbies 2015 Finals win?

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/06/05/cavs-lose-kyrie-irving-leg-injury.ap/
Cavs lose Game 1 of Finals, Kyrie Irving to injury

[TampaDude]

gee maybe this had something to do with the *great and powerful* Golden State Wubbies 2015 Finals win?

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/06/05/cavs-lose-kyrie-irving-leg-injury.ap/
Cavs lose Game 1 of Finals, Kyrie Irving to injury

Yup. Don't forget that it was basically LeBron against the Dubs in the 2015 Finals.

[Russ]

Spurs have never won as title as less than a 1 seed when the 1 seed has won a title before.

[MultiTroll]

Spurs have never won as title as less than a 1 seed when the 1 seed has won a title before.
Could you give a working example of this?

[GSH]

Could you give a working example of this?


It means that Phoenix and Dallas ('05 and '07) had the best regular season records, but didn't know how to get it done in the playoffs. And he's saying that GSW has been there before, and won the Championship, so they will be tougher to knock off than Phoenix or Dallas were when they were the 1 seeds. And there's probably some truth to that.

Except that if Dallas somehow managed to compile the best regular season record, I'm not sure their winning a championship in the past would help them - especially since Cuban blew up that team after the Finals. They wouldn't have anyone on the roster who has experience winning in the playoffs. You have to wonder if GSW's experience - beating CLE without Kyrie, and then getting their asses kicked the next year when he was healthy, would help them all that much.