Fluke game, tbh...

[ElNono]

But we'll take it... :lobt2:

[TheGreatYacht]

Who's mans is this???

[urunobili]

Agreed. Don't see this happening again...

[Keepin' it real]

fluke game

True, but quite enjoyable. Indubitably.

[Uriel]

Agreed. We're shooting 68% from the field and 66% from 3. Westbrook and Durant shot a combined 32% from the field.

I guarantee that won't happen again in Game 2.

[ViceCity86]

So much fun this ass kicking was,I'm gonna record this game on VHS tape from the DVR going into Spurs library.

[raybies]

agreed but comes at a good time. Sets the tone for the series and the d has been exceptional.

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs can't miss, and their Big 2 is shut down.

Spurs just need one of those to happen and it's over

[Budkin]

Yeah you know Game 2 is going to be a slugfest.

[Russ]

Game 2 is the danger zone . . .

[Mugen]

They blew the Thunder out in Game 1 in 2012 and 2014 tbh.

Nice game, but the Spurs won a game they were supposed to win.

[timtonymanu]

I said Spurs in 5 for a reason and sticking with it.

Besides, a lot of people thought we were gonna be rusty and lose tonight. :lol

[SpursforSix]

They blew the Thunder out in Game 1 in 2012 and 2014 tbh.

Nice game, but the Spurs won a game they were supposed to win.

Sure. But the way they won it will get into the Thunders heads. No matter what they say. Even if the Sours are shooting average, OKC has to figure something out. Quickly. Obviously, they won't shoot like this every game but they've it so many weapons now. And that's still Tim Duncan out there.

[will_spurs]

They blew the Thunder out in Game 1 in 2012

I didn't know 101-98 was a blowout.

[siraulo23]

Aldridge and Kawhi made everything god damn :lol

[Raven]

nothing fluky about our d and nothing fluky about their either. It's not a fluke, as I said beforehand, this will be an easy sweep.

[sprrs]

There is a certain amount of flukiness in the game, but hot damn if they give LMA that many wide open jumpers the entire series, this thing is gonna be over really quick.

[Mnky]

Sweep to the finals. If spurs shoot 45%, gg NBA.

[100%duncan]

I said Spurs in 5 for a reason and sticking with it.

Besides, a lot of people thought we were gonna be rusty and lose tonight. :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Spurs eatin' some Curry.

[marinoman]

They blew the Thunder out in Game 1 in 2012 and 2014 tbh.

Nice game, but the Spurs won a game they were supposed to win.
They don't have their leader Kendrick the goat Perkins this time tho

[YGWHI]

Even the Warriors know this wasn't a fluke game. Can smell their fear...

[808]

No fluke. Abaka can't check LeAlpha, and then there is Kawhi

[SpursFan86]

Obviously we won't shoot ~65% for the whole series and keep winning by 30+, but tonight was still really encouraging. Spurs were getting every shot they wanted, and the defense was fantastic. OKC going to need to make some major adjustments, and I'm not sure I have much faith in Billy Donovan to do that.

[benefactor]

Thunder are not nearly as good as they used to be. Only fags like TD21 think this series will be competitive.

[GSH]

But we'll take it... :lobt2:


Score was 101-65, and the Spurs shot 60% for the game. That's obviously a fluke. But there were elements that weren't flukey - especially on defense. That's the good news - their defense continues to hold in the second round of the playoffs.

It remains to be seen if Danny's shooting was a fluke, but his stroke looked TOTALLY different. It looked like maybe Chip fixed his confidence in the break. If he keeps that up, I like the Spurs' chance to win it all.

[apalisoc_9]

The thunder made zero adjustment on the pick and pop/roll. :lol

It's amazing. A good team would have the proper adjustment after the first quarter. Donovan was terrible but they have a set of low iq defenders in that team.

[PopTheGOAT]

I actually thought this is the one Spurs would lose if they lost at home. Thought rust could be a factor. Guess not

[TDomination]

The defense was not a fluke.

The flow of the offense i won't say was a fluke.

The open jumpshots were not a fluke

Only the fact that we made most of them was a fluke.

But expect to see a lot more open jumpers. Expect to see great defense. Expect to see Kawhi attack the rim like he did today. Maybe we won't blow them out by 30 every game but we are the better team and will win this series in 5 or 6 games.

[DPG21920]

The defense was not a fluke.

The flow of the offense i won't say was a fluke.

The open jumpshots were not a fluke

Only the fact that we made most of them was a fluke.

But expect to see a lot more open jumpers. Expect to see great defense. Expect to see Kawhi attack the rim like he did today. Maybe we won't blow them out by 30 every game but we are the better team and will win this series in 5 or 6 games.

Well said. The rate at which the ball went in was a fluke, but the process was not fluky. OKC will adjust. They will probably start a more offensive player (IMO). They will probably clean up their own transition defense and not get so caught off guard with mis-matches in transition.

They will probably change their PnR coverage by hedging hard at the ball handler and changing the angles that SA gets out of the PnR (or they will try doubling LMA/Kawhi in the post).

However, everything else looked sustainable as long as SA focuses on rebounding, keeping them off the line & takes care of the ball. They have to do those 3 things if they want to win. Can they do it consistently? Great start tonight but that is the question.

[BillMc]

Strange that OKC's defense has never seen a pick and roll before. :lol

[GSH]

Strange that OKC's defense has never seen a pick and roll before. :lol

:D

[Blackjack]

But we'll take it... :lobt2:

Agree.

They would have won by 40 if they weren't so damn rusty. But at least it gives Pop something to be pissed about.

[baseline bum]

I wouldn't have been surprised by a 20 point win. If the Spurs shooters are hot that's usually a blowout. Of course I would have never expected them to be beating OKC by 43 at one point. Still just one game and OKC is more than capable of winning the series I think.

[.G.]

Nah maing

[024]

The shooting %'s may be a fluke but it's nice to see the Spurs finally locked in for a whole playoff game. Gives me hope that this team can compete with the Warriors.

[midnightpulp]

Gotta agree with Nono. I thought when we blew out the Clips by 30 last season, it was a sign of things to come. Well, we know what happened.

2014 aside, the Spurs are historically great at following up big blowouts with poor performances.

[ezau]

One down, three to go.

[Mikeanaro]

Good fluke I guess.

[houston spurs fan]

Brooks >>>>Donovan. Yikes!

[DMC]

I was shocked at how much space defenders were giving our 3pt shooters. Patty's eyes were like saucers but he couldn't hit anything.

What I saw mostly tonight though was great spacing on offense and great rotations and recovery on defense. I saw hustle even when the game was well in hand, midway through the 2nd. I thought I caught a glimpse of the beautiful game, but I'll have to see it a couple more times to be sure.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

I'd rather be up 1-0 than down 0-1.

[GSH]

Strange that OKC's defense has never seen a pick and roll before. :lol


I didn't think about it till just now, but there was a discussion earlier in the week about how the Spurs ran a lot more post-up and ISO plays this season. Did the Spurs come out running more PnR at the Thunder? Or did they just keep running it because it was working? Just wondering how much, if any of that was a shift in game plan by Pop to start the series.

[DMC]

Brooks >>>>Donovan. Yikes!
Not really. Brooks was a cheerleader only. The team was shaken up by the tragic loss of Monty's wife and by their coach being fired. If Billy was fired and Brooks brought in, they'd struggle in the same way. The Thunder had a rough season, and with KD's departure likely in the off season, the team isn't as cohesive as it should be, and that was evident by the way guys were way out of position, how they threw the ball away, how they mishandled rotations and basically played uninspired ball.

I expect them to recover next game.

Other than the Spurs and Warriors, I've yet to see NBA level basketball in the playoffs this season. The LA/Portland series was a goat rope of sloppy shit and iso/hero ball and a compendium of broken plays. It's about time some order is restored.

KL looks like he's ready to eat RW's heart. This is the KL we needed to see, fearless, pissed off, aggressive.

[BillMc]

I didn't think about it till just now, but there was a discussion earlier in the week about how the Spurs ran a lot more post-up and ISO plays this season. Did the Spurs come out running more PnR at the Thunder? Or did they just keep running it because it was working? Just wondering how much, if any of that was a shift in game plan by Pop to start the series.

I'm guessing, but I think they just kept running the PnR because the Thunder seemed unable to stop it. I doubt they game planned to do it so often, but you stick with what's working.

[Budkin]

They blew the Thunder out in Game 1 in 2012 and 2014 tbh.

Nice game, but the Spurs won a game they were supposed to win.

Those games weren't anything like that. And in 2014 they didn't have Ibaka.

[T Park]

I wouldn't have been surprised by a 20 point win. If the Spurs shooters are hot that's usually a blowout. Of course I would have never expected them to be beating OKC by 43 at one point. Still just one game and OKC is more than capable of winning the series I think.



Are they acquiring players that can A make a three and B play defense any time soon?

[T Park]

I didn't think about it till just now, but there was a discussion earlier in the week about how the Spurs ran a lot more post-up and ISO plays this season. Did the Spurs come out running more PnR at the Thunder? Or did they just keep running it because it was working? Just wondering how much, if any of that was a shift in game plan by Pop to start the series.



The Spurs watched the Mavericks absolutely pick and rolling OKC to death and damn near make it a 7 game series because of it.

OKC is a pathetic defensive team, and don't have many defensive adjustments to make.

They miss the likes of Reggie Jackson and others.

[Spurtacular]

Thunder have no system after all these years. They're gone. Durant is leaving the conference if he doesn't sign with GS or SAS.

[DPG21920]

I wouldn't have been surprised by a 20 point win. If the Spurs shooters are hot that's usually a blowout. Of course I would have never expected them to be beating OKC by 43 at one point. Still just one game and OKC is more than capable of winning the series I think.

We will know a lot more after game 2. Again, not expecting the shots to fall like tonight, but if SA goes up 2-0 and OKC makes adjustments and SA can still get good looks? I feel great.

[SAGirl]

Tony with 12 assists in slightly over 20 minutes with a very underrated good passing game, bc they were doubling him in PNR and he picked them apart. Underrated good game by Tony bc it was other guys getting hot, but he got them rolling early, specially LMA. Anyways, I do expect OKC to adjust.

[boutons_deux]

77% of game 1 winners win series

[resistanze]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/Clg3XQDZoa12M/200.gif

[Ditty]

If the Thunder had more than one more day to be prepared for the Spurs, then I could see a let down. The Spurs just match up so great with them now. If the Spurs win Monday, this series is over imo. We are just exposing teams until they figure out how to adjust.

[SpursforSix]

The Spurs watched the Mavericks absolutely pick and rolling OKC to death and damn near make it a 7 game series because of it.

Lol. Yeah...what a competitive series. A different call here or there and the Mavs advance.

[cutewizard]

i beg to disagree Sir.....i dont think this was a fluke game

i think this is the 2016 Spurs about to reach their true potential....

but we shall see in the next games.....................

[MultiTroll]

Are you serious OP?

I'm doing the playback and in mid 3rd qtr I've already had about 6 orgasms.
http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/10-steps-to-mindfulness/

http://mytinysecrets.com/tantra-101-a-super-simple-guide-for-tantric-sex-beginners/

[Kawhitstorm]

The thunder made zero adjustment on the pick and pop/roll. :lol

It's amazing. A good team would have the proper adjustment after the first quarter. Donovan was terrible but they have a set of low iq defenders in that team.

This is going to be like the 2014 Blazers series when Terry Stotts kept playing the same coverage against the PnR.:lol

[apalisoc_9]

This is going to be like the 2014 Blazers series when Terry Stotts kept playing the same coverage against the PnR.:lol

Game 2 should be interesting. I expect them to hedge so the shooters should be ready. I expect the points to come more of the shooters and not the pnp guys. Problem is that San Antonio have great shooters.

Seems like an impossible matchup for them. :lol

[GSH]

77% of game 1 winners win series


The problem with that is that almost 30% of all playoff games are between 1-8 seeds and 2-7 seeds, in the first round. The 1 and 2 seed win Game 1 a very high percentage of the time in Round 1, and go on to win the series because they're just a helluva lot better than the 7 and 8 seeds they always face. That inflates the percentage quite a bit. They don't win the series because they win Game 1. They win Game 1 because they're a lot better team that is going to win the series.

[Splits]

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[YGWHI]

I was shocked at how much space defenders were giving our 3pt shooters. Patty's eyes were like saucers but he couldn't hit anything.
That and Spurs shooters performances in the whole regular season, explain the space. It's likely they won't give that much next time, but depends on Donovan strategy, give our shooters space or let our post-up players to operate...

[Sean Cagney]

They blew the Thunder out in Game 1 in 2012 and 2014 tbh.

Nice game, but the Spurs won a game they were supposed to win.

Nope game 2 2012, game one Pop wanted some nasty and they were 9 down in the 4th I remember and Jackson hit a big three late in that one.

[BillMc]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/Clg3XQDZoa12M/200.gif

This never gets old. :bobo

[Sean Cagney]

Those games weren't anything like that. And in 2014 they didn't have Ibaka.

They had him in game 5 though and same result....

[DMC]

[/B]That and Spurs shooters performances in the whole regular season, explain the space. It's likely they won't give that much next time, but depends on Donovan strategy, give our shooters space or let our post-up players to operate...

"I cannot believe they're leaving Danny wide open" - Tissot

I think the Thunder just came out flat. After falling behind 16 or so early, they got into a bit of hero ball, then the lead ballooned and no one wanted to be responsible, so it was hot potato time.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Fluke game for sure, but I did expect the Spurs to win this one. It's surviving OKC's counterpunch in Game 2 that will really matter. I hate watching this team play at Chesapeake, so a 2-0 lead is a must.

[spurs10]

But we'll take it... :lobt2: Yes it's doubtful Patty will shoot this poorly again!

[Mugen]

:lol A lot of circlejerking' in this thread, all I'm saying is that the Heat blew out the Hornets in G1&2 this year and had to win a miraculous Game 6 in order to force a Game 7... playoffs are weird as Spurfan should already know tbh...

Like Nono said, i'll take the win and I had the Spurs in 5 but I expect the remaining games to all be close....

[jimbo]

This team is not a prolific shooting team like the 2014 Spurs. They'll come down to Earth at some point. The thing that will stay constant is the D though.

[td4mvp21]

:lol A lot of circlejerking' in this thread, all I'm saying is that the Heat blew out the Hornets in G1&2 this year and had to win a miraculous Game 6 in order to force a Game 7... playoffs are weird as Spurfan should already know tbh...

Like Nono said, i'll take the win and I had the Spurs in 5 but I expect the remaining games to all be close....

The weird thing is the Heat had an eerily similar Game 1 against the Hornets (40 points in the first quarter, almost identical score, etc.).

It was a great win but the Thunder aren't going to roll over and die because of it.

[Budkin]

This team is not a prolific shooting team like the 2014 Spurs. They'll come down to Earth at some point. The thing that will stay constant is the D though.

That's the thing. They can always give this effort on D and OKC will have trouble overcoming it.

[spurs10]

Obviously it was an incredible game where our O matched our D. I've heard comparisons to Game 3 Finals 2014- Pop said at the time 'we'll never shoot that % again.' Well the subsequent games to that turned out pretty well. I saw it as a sign we are ready to play.
:flag:

[Agloco]

It remains to be seen if Danny's shooting was a fluke, but his stroke looked TOTALLY different. It looked like maybe Chip fixed his confidence in the break. If he keeps that up, I like the Spurs' chance to win it all.

This. I wonder how many noticed where his shot were coming from as well. He's a deadly shooter from the baseline and it looks like the Spurs are making an effort to get him the ball there. Hitting a few of those boosted his confidence for those shots from the top of the horn.

[EVAY]

As much as I enjoyed watching this game, and as much as I would like to think it could be repeated 3 straight times more, I also have to remember that the Spurs were on a 20 game win streak with a two game lead in the 2012 series against OKC and got back-door swept in the next four games.


Anything can happen. I hope the best things for Spurs happen.

[tmtcsc]

Spurs may not shoot like this again but there will be no slugfest. Spurs are double digits better than OKC 9 out of 10 times. The Thunder are horrible on D, take terrible shots and have no "system". They have 2 superstar players that feasted on bad teams this season.

Its not going to happen to the Spurs. They have a plan and are prepared to face Okc every game. The Spurs have the better coaching staff too. Okc is 2 dudes that like to flap their gums. Rudderless chuckers.

[TD 21]

I don't want to jump the gun, but the main thing that's concerned me with this match-up since '13, that I've alluded to ad nauseam, was their confidence versus the Spurs and the Spurs' lack thereof versus them. Sure, the Spurs have repeatedly blown them out at home in the playoffs, but this is the first time it felt like that had shifted (I did mention beforehand that the Spurs now having two in their prime stars should help).

Did we already witness the point in a series where both teams figured out who was better? Impossible to say at the moment, but if so, I can't ever remember seeing that in game 1, between two elite teams.

[BackHome]

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[AFMadison]

2014 first round game 7 sort of performance. Here comes the Spurs at their peak, tbh

[Budkin]

Spurs may not shoot like this again but there will be no slugfest. Spurs are double digits better than OKC 9 out of 10 times. The Thunder are horrible on D, take terrible shots and have no "system". They have 2 superstar players that feasted on bad teams this season.

Its not going to happen to the Spurs. They have a plan and are prepared to face Okc every game. The Spurs have the better coaching staff too. Okc is 2 dudes that like to flap their gums. Rudderless chuckers.

Well said sir.

[tmtcsc]

I don't want to jump the gun, but the main thing that's concerned me with this match-up since '13, that I've alluded to ad nauseam, was their confidence versus the Spurs and the Spurs' lack thereof versus them. Sure, the Spurs have repeatedly blown them out at home in the playoffs, but this is the first time it felt like that had shifted (I did mention beforehand that the Spurs now having two in their prime stars should help).

Did we already witness the point in a series where both teams figured out who was better? Impossible to say at the moment, but if so, I can't ever remember seeing that in game 1, between two elite teams.

Anytime the Spurs lose a playoff series, the sting lingers. They had a 2 game lead on OKC and then sat back and helplessly watched as a younger, hungrier team made adjustments and did a backdoor sweep. This was their roster & head coach:

Head Coach: Scott Brooks

45 Cole Aldrich
4 Nick Collison
14 Daequan Cook
35 Kevin Durant
37 Derek Fisher
13 James Harden
11 Lazar Hayward
9 Serge Ibaka
7 Royal Ivey
15 Reggie Jackson
6 Eric Maynor
8 Nazr Mohammed
5 Kendrick Perkins
33 Ryan Reid PF
2 Thabo Sefolosha
0 Russell Westbrook

The 2011-2012 team had character and an identity. DFish added Championship experience off the bench and timely 3's. Perkins provided muscle and attitude. James Harden was instant offense and created mismatches for the Spurs. Ibaka was an athletic beast who manned the paint.

All that is gone now. You have a shell of a team led by two guys who answer to NO ONE. They run the asylum, Donovan is along for the ride. Nah, this team is dead on arrival. Ibaka camps out on the 3 point line, Kanter has no idea what playoff intensity is and Dion Waiters probably hates the 2Live Crew who do pressers in their home made clothes.

The Thunder know they can't suddenly become dedicated on defense. They know San Antonio has an answer for anything they try to throw at them. I expect Durant and Westbrook to throw their teammates under the bus when all is said and done. Young team, inexperienced, first year coach...blah blah blah. I'll be more shocked if this goes 6 than I would be if it were a sweep.

[ManuTastic]

Yes, shooting like that is a fluke, but a nice one. Every once in a while a team will have a game where they can't miss; just nice that this one happened during the playoffs instead of, say, in January against the Nets or something.
But if OKC continues to play defense like a bunch of lazy prima donnas, they will lose this series fast.
Also, let Westbrook shoot 3s--he really sucks at it.

[BillMc]

Spurs may not shoot like this again but there will be no slugfest. Spurs are double digits better than OKC 9 out of 10 times. The Thunder are horrible on D, take terrible shots and have no "system". They have 2 superstar players that feasted on bad teams this season.

Its not going to happen to the Spurs. They have a plan and are prepared to face Okc every game. The Spurs have the better coaching staff too. Okc is 2 dudes that like to flap their gums. Rudderless chuckers.

This.

[Old School 44]

But we'll take it... :lobt2:

Skip reading Spurstalk stealing from you. Listen to the first 15 seconds of this First Take video.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:15445297

[ceperez]

Spurs looked ridiculously good so it would seem like a fluke, however:

(1) The defense will remain consistent as it is one thing you can control.
(2) LaMarcus isn't hesitating with his shot, it is almost a set shot since he barely gets of the ground and he somehow developed a left hand during the break. Those 3 observation tells me he's going to be just as consistent the entire series.
(3) Leonard played like his usual consistent self.
(4) Durant had another bad game, but recently he's been inconsistent.
(5) Westbrook had a bad game, but you can expect this with Kawhi covering him.
(6) Kanter didn't show up, but he's got a bad rib.
(7) Ibaka had a high percentage scoring night, but they were still blown out.

Unless Spurs put their foot off the pedal, this likely will be a sweep.

[Horse]

I don't want to jump the gun, but the main thing that's concerned me with this match-up since '13, that I've alluded to ad nauseam, was their confidence versus the Spurs and the Spurs' lack thereof versus them. Sure, the Spurs have repeatedly blown them out at home in the playoffs, but this is the first time it felt like that had shifted (I did mention beforehand that the Spurs now having two in their prime stars should help).

Did we already witness the point in a series where both teams figured out who was better? Impossible to say at the moment, but if so, I can't ever remember seeing that in game 1, between two elite teams.

There is a point in the 2nd quarter I believe that show your point perfectly, half the thunder team are pump-faking shots they usually take with no hesitation. ibaka even pump faked Tony now that's being unsure of yourself.

[Brazil]

I'd take three other fluke games in a row tbh

[spurs10]

Spurs may not shoot like this again but there will be no slugfest. Spurs are double digits better than OKC 9 out of 10 times. The Thunder are horrible on D, take terrible shots and have no "system". They have 2 superstar players that feasted on bad teams this season.

Its not going to happen to the Spurs. They have a plan and are prepared to face Okc every game. The Spurs have the better coaching staff too. Okc is 2 dudes that like to flap their gums. Rudderless chuckers. :tu:tu

[TD 21]

Anytime the Spurs lose a playoff series, the sting lingers. They had a 2 game lead on OKC and then sat back and helplessly watched as a younger, hungrier team made adjustments and did a backdoor sweep. This was their roster & head coach:

Head Coach: Scott Brooks

45 Cole Aldrich
4 Nick Collison
14 Daequan Cook
35 Kevin Durant
37 Derek Fisher
13 James Harden
11 Lazar Hayward
9 Serge Ibaka
7 Royal Ivey
15 Reggie Jackson
6 Eric Maynor
8 Nazr Mohammed
5 Kendrick Perkins
33 Ryan Reid PF
2 Thabo Sefolosha
0 Russell Westbrook

The 2011-2012 team had character and an identity. DFish added Championship experience off the bench and timely 3's. Perkins provided muscle and attitude. James Harden was instant offense and created mismatches for the Spurs. Ibaka was an athletic beast who manned the paint.

All that is gone now. You have a shell of a team led by two guys who answer to NO ONE. They run the asylum, Donovan is along for the ride. Nah, this team is dead on arrival. Ibaka camps out on the 3 point line, Kanter has no idea what playoff intensity is and Dion Waiters probably hates the 2Live Crew who do pressers in their home made clothes.

The Thunder know they can't suddenly become dedicated on defense. They know San Antonio has an answer for anything they try to throw at them. I expect Durant and Westbrook to throw their teammates under the bus when all is said and done. Young team, inexperienced, first year coach...blah blah blah. I'll be more shocked if this goes 6 than I would be if it were a sweep.

Maybe so, but I still think a long series is more likely than not, if for no other reason than the Spurs offense, on the road, being sub par.

[ElNono]

I'd take three other fluke games in a row tbh

Make that 7... While we're at it, make that 11, tbh...

[DAF86]

Thunder are not nearly as good as they used to be. Only fags like TD21 think this series will be competitive.

You are so confident and edgy.

[ElNono]

damn, hate to be right on this one, tbh... :depressed

[ElNono]

At least LMA's game wasn't a fluke...

[Budkin]

At least LMA's game wasn't a fluke...

[Mnky]

Lma was the reason we win game 1. His repeat performance was no fluke. Been doing it his whole career. His fellow stars had a bad day collectively. That's more of a fluke.

[Brazil]

Make that 7... While we're at it, make that 11, tbh...

:tu

[pgardn]

Game 2 was more of a fluke.

[szkorhetz]

Where is KawhiAlpha? Where is everyone talking shit all year about LMA, and who called Leonard the second coming of MJ?

If we get a good out of both, we have a chance to win, if we get some from others plus them, it's a blowout as game 1.
Where is fucking Diaw? Why did Pop play KA over Martin? Marjanovic some minutes was exploited just as much if Bonner had been played.
Bad, bad game.
I believe.

[YGWHI]

Lma was the reason we win game 1.

Not really, Kawhi scored 25 points in 21 minutes, Danny made 5 3's, both played the best perimeter D in a game, Tim looked good, guys were rebounding...A lot of factors contributed to the win.

Sadly, even with LMA's monster game the Spurs didn't get the win in game 2. That tells you that one player can't win it alone.

[BillMc]

Game 2 was more of a fluke.

THis

[tmtcsc]

2 years ago, La Marcus went for 46 & 43 in Portland's first two playoff road games against the Rockets. Portland won both those games. I hope he comes out with the same focus in OKC but the Spurs need more players to carry the scoring load. It's clear that Tim is being carried to the finish line like an injured runner in a Marathon. The guy has given everything he has his entire career and earned it. Unfortunately, any contribution from him at this point should be considered a bonus. He wasn't an offensive threat while on the floor last night and hardly looked to shoot. What's worse, he played like he had little confidence. I hope the basketball God's are kind to him and let him have some "moments" along the way to a 6th ring.

[Mnky]

Not really, Kawhi scored 25 points in 21 minutes, Danny made 5 3's, both played the best perimeter D in a game, Tim looked good, guys were rebounding...A lot of factors contributed to the win.

Sadly, even with LMA's monster game the Spurs didn't get the win in game 2. That tells you that one player can't win it alone.

Go look at where the defense is moving, allowing their guys to get good looks. The thunder have been focused on Aldridge since game 1 and he still is having his way.

[ceperez]

Spurs should have won the 2nd game if it weren't for this non-call:

http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/57292768910584cc5e8c06a6-1200-779/ap_16124157877725.jpg

[HarlemHeat37]

Go look at where the defense is moving, allowing their guys to get good looks. The thunder have been focused on Aldridge since game 1 and he still is having his way.

That's not true, at all..their strategy was horrible in game 1, it was discussed at length by hardcore NBA media(Lowe, Thorpe, TrueHoop, etc)..they over-played Parker's attacks for some strange reason and gave Aldridge a ton of room for open shots(not a coincidence Parker had 12 assists)..

They didn't start double teaming and swarming Aldridge until there was 6 minutes remaining in the 3rd in game 2..they started doubling off Parker's man vs. Aldridge every time the Spurs posted him with TP on the floor, it's probably something we're going to see a lot going forward, since they clearly can't stop Aldridge without help..

[Mugen]

damn, hate to be right on this one, tbh... :depressed

:lol Savor it, happens about once a year tbh...

[ElNono]

:lol Savor it, happens about once a year tbh...

:hat

[KDKSpurs24]

Spurs should have won the 2nd game if it weren't for this non-call:

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Nah.. too many missed calls on that last play to even say that. The first thing that happened was Manu's foot on the line. I'm already over it.

[Mnky]

That's not true, at all..their strategy was horrible in game 1, it was discussed at length by hardcore NBA media(Lowe, Thorpe, TrueHoop, etc)..they over-played Parker's attacks for some strange reason and gave Aldridge a ton of room for open shots(not a coincidence Parker had 12 assists)..

They didn't start double teaming and swarming Aldridge until there was 6 minutes remaining in the 3rd in game 2..they started doubling off Parker's man vs. Aldridge every time the Spurs posted him with TP on the floor, it's probably something we're going to see a lot going forward, since they clearly can't stop Aldridge without help..

Not true at all but true for parts of it? They changed their gameplay for game 2 to not leave the shooters, but lma was too much. The shooters just couldn't hit when the defense gambled.