Predict the Spurs' playoff performance

[Canyonero]

Chase for seis :lobt:

[Fireball]

1st round win in 6 ... 2nd round win in 6 ... 3rd round exit in 5

[spursparker9]

lose to GSW in 6 in WCF

[BillMc]

Six :lobt2:

[Uriel]

Spurs over Grizzlies in 5.
Spurs over Rockets in 7.
Warriors over Spurs in 6.

[sananspursfan21]

I mean, we're fans. Might as well say go for the gold. If this whole flipping the switch thing is real and not some dumb excuse, they should have a great shot at bringing home some hardware

[kaji157]

Champs or WCF, obviously i voted champs.

[cutewizard]

Champions of the World!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Always and forever!

[tholdren]

manu goes out with a ring if lee, bertans, and Murray get more minutes than parker

[sasaint]

I mean, we're fans. Might as well say go for the gold. If this whole flipping the switch thing is real and not some dumb excuse, they should have a great shot at bringing home some hardware

+1

[baseline bum]

Spurs over Grizzlies in 6
Spurs over Rockets in 7
Warriors over Spurs in 5

[spurs10]

Spurs will be playing to win it all and I'm with them! :lobt2:

[Seventyniner]

I actually think the Spurs have a better chance of making the Finals than losing in round 2, though with a low chance of each. Then again, I thought that last year too.

[PopTheGOAT]

Some sensible posts in here, surprisingly :lol No morons saying "1st round loss"...yet
I see a WCF loss in 6, tbh.

Injuries excluded, there's not really a scenario where I see us getting by GS.
What did we expect after Durant fled to the Bay, though?

Dubs have a chance to have one of the most dominant playoff performances in history, and they will still have no respect for it. Bitches do bitch things.

[kaji157]

Some sensible posts in here, surprisingly :lol No morons saying "1st round loss"...yet
I see a WCF loss in 6, tbh.

Injuries excluded, there's not really a scenario where I see us getting by GS.
What did we expect after Durant fled to the Bay, though?

Dubs have a chance to have one of the most dominant playoff performances in history, and they will still have no respect for it. Bitches do bitch things.

I think they can gain respect, but the league has to help them in order from them to gain it.

How? Treat them like they treated the Spurs last year against OKC, make all those late game whistles go against them if they are doubtfull, and let them try to win without any help.

GS will be fairly scrutinised for how much help they get from the refs, if they get none, it won´t be a thing to be remembered, ut if they win it all with "calls" going against them, then they will be respected.

[gambit1990]

if the spurs get to the finals, they can beat cleveland.

i have my doubts about them making it outta the west if tony continues to play 25 minutes.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

I can easily see this team getting to the WCF but beyond that...I don't think so. I hope I'm wrong.

[Canyonero]

Curious no one voted to lose the finals.

[Robz4000]

Spurs over Grizz in 7 (or Grizz over Spurs in 6).
Spurs over Rockets in 5.
Dubs over Spurs in 5.

[313]

Second round exit unless Parker saves us again...unfortunately.

However if we make the WCF, we'll go on to win it all.

[barbacoataco]

I voted champs. But this is a difficult road ahead.
1st rnd -against Memphis who always gives us problems
2nd rnd -against winner of Houston/OKC will be tough
Conference Finals -likely against Warriors. Obviously very difficult
Finals- Cavaliers unless they choke. Another hard series

As s long time Spurs fan I can say this is one of the harder playoff paths I can remember. Especially with the Warriors being so good.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs over Grizz in 7 (or Grizz over Spurs in 6).
Spurs over Rockets in 5.
Dubs over Spurs in 5.

What is it about the Grizzlies that makes you think it will go 7 or they'll win in 6?

[DPG21920]

What is it about the Grizzlies that makes you think it will go 7 or they'll win in 6?

Buckle your seatbelt :lol

[$pursDynasty]

funny it appears that the general consensus is IF we get to the Finals we will win it all, no runner up votes, it appears the biggest hill to climb is the Dubs.

[TheDoctor]

Curious no one voted to lose the finals.

Be that brave human being then :toast

[TheDoctor]

funny it appears that the general consensus is IF we get to the Finals we will win it all, no runner up votes, it appears the biggest hill to climb is the Dubs.

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[TDomination]

I voted NBA Champions

Wouldn't be surprised to see them ousted in the first round but this team is good enough to make it to the WCF against the Warriors.

For me, as odd as it seems, i feel that if we make it to the WCF, we will beat the Warriors and beat Cleveland, Boston or whoever comes out of the East. Toughest test will be Grizzlies and Rockets(Thunder) if we make it there.

[NameLess Scrub]

2nd round exit, even if it's because someone gets injured.

If the Spurs get to the WCF, I'd bet the injury thing that has been going on in the NBA recently and influencing who's champion won't happen this year. Dubs will be all healthy and fresh to drop the Spurs in 5.

[Old School 44]

The Spurs will make it to the NBA Finals (Western Conference Finals) where it will be a toss up with the Warriors.

[Budkin]

Spurs lose in 6 to the Rockets in round 2

[Dex]

I voted NBA Champions

Wouldn't be surprised to see them ousted in the first round but this team is good enough to make it to the WCF against the Warriors.

For me, as odd as it seems, i feel that if we make it to the WCF, we will beat the Warriors and beat Cleveland, Boston or whoever comes out of the East. Toughest test will be Grizzlies and Rockets(Thunder) if we make it there.

You really think the Grizzlies or Thunder would be more difficult than the Warriors with Durant?

[SpursFan86]

Spurs in 5 against Memphis
Spurs in 6 against Houston
Warriors in 5 against Spurs

[Horse]

funny it appears that the general consensus is IF we get to the Finals we will win it all, no runner up votes, it appears the biggest hill to climb is the Dubs.
On paper that's how it is. However no team scares me more than okc because even without Durant the thunderefs are still alive and well.

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs get through the Grizzlies but their offense, or lack-thereof, will be exposed vs. the Rockets. The Rockets will be able to defend the Spurs better than the Spurs can defend the Rockets mainly due to the inefficiencies San Antonio has offensively.

Rockets will be able to manufacture better shots during the course of a 7 game series. Rockets in 6.

[TampaDude]

All the way, baby! :lobt2:

[Spur|n|Austin]

:lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt2:

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs get through the Grizzlies but their offense, or lack-thereof, will be exposed vs. the Rockets The Rockets will be able to defend the Spurs better than the Spurs can defend the Rockets mainly do to the inefficiencies San Antonio has offensively.

Rockets will be able to manufacture better shots during the course of a 7 game series. Rockets in 6.

This is right on the money. So many people on this forum underestimate Houston because "Houston can't defend" but the Spurs are quite easy to defend and Houston did a pretty damn good job of defending us in most of the matchups this season. It will come down to Spurs limiting Houston from outside. If Houston hits 35% of their 3's this series will be over in favor of Houston a lot faster than most Spurs fans will realize.

[Spur|n|Austin]

lol worried about a D'Antoni team against the Spurs in the playoffs

[dabom]

lol worried about a D'Antoni team against the Spurs in the playoffs

:lol

[Brazil]

lol worried about a D'Antoni team against the Spurs in the playoffs

I lol'ed tbh :lol

[TD 21]

Spurs over Grizz in 7 (or Grizz over Spurs in 6).
Spurs over Rockets in 5.
Dubs over Spurs in 5.

:wow

[Spursone]

Spurs over Grizz in 5
Spurs over Rockets in 6
Golden Dubs over Spurs in 4

[spursistan]

A month ago I would have picked the Rockets, but Harden has fizzled (bad wrist?) lately and their bench (EG/Lou shooting awfully) and defense haven't been up to snuff..


Spurs over Grizz in 6
Spurs over Houston in 7
Warriors over Spurs in 5

[spursistan]

And yep, if the Spurs somehow make it out of the West it would be somewhat of a choke if they don't ring. I wouldn't consider this Cavs team even in the Top 5 most difficult match-ups for us in the league..

[Robz4000]

:wow

Unless Pop feels like getting outcoached by Pringles I don't see the Rockets being too much of a problem since they aren't a disciplined defense. Of course Houston going nuclear from 3 in the series is possible, so we'll see.

[Down Under]

Lose to Dubs in 7

[elemento]

Spurs vs Memphis - Spurs in 5 -

Spurs vs HOU - Spurs in 7.

Spurs vs GS - Spurs loses in 6.

[Texas_Ranger]

going home in 2nd round.

[ElNono]

We're going to be winning so much, winning bigly, you're all gonna get tired of winning... believe me

[dabom]

We're going to be winning so much, winning bigly, you're all gonna get tired of winning... believe me
:lol

[spursistan]

61-21 fools gold team..
ending season on losing streak
a tanking Grizzlies awaits in 1st Round.

:lol

[mexicanjunior]

Memphis in 6..

[Robz4000]

61-21 fools gold team..
ending season on losing streak
a tanking Grizzlies awaits in 1st Round.

:lol

God damn, those 2011 similarities...

[Darius Bieber]

Grizzlies sweep

[daslicer]

Grizzlies sweep

:lol I predict your Lakers will end up giving their lottery pick to Phoenix.

[Rummpd]

Lose in conference finals 4-2

[TD 21]

Unless Pop feels like getting outcoached by Pringles I don't see the Rockets being too much of a problem since they aren't a disciplined defense. Of course Houston going nuclear from 3 in the series is possible, so we'll see.

Picking the Spurs is one thing, but doing so in less than 6 is another.

Also, they don't have to be overly disciplined defensively, as the Spurs have been a below average offensive team for two and a half months.

[apalisoc_9]

Picking the Spurs is one thing, but doing so in less than 6 is another.

Also, they don't have to be overly disciplined defensively, as the Spurs have been a below average offensive team for two and a half months.

Yeah, but the Rockets is exactly the kind of team that makes bad offenses look competent.

Regardless, this is at least a better matchup than the clippers.

[TD 21]

Yeah, but the Rockets is exactly the kind of team that makes bad offenses look competent.

Regardless, this is at least a better matchup than the clippers.

The Spurs have a fatal flaw offensively that makes them look incompetent no matter the defense and the Rockets defense isn't as bad (T-16th) as many presume.

Definitely.

[DPG21920]

Yeah, but the Rockets is exactly the kind of team that makes bad offenses look competent.

Regardless, this is at least a better matchup than the clippers.

Absoultely. Not playing the Clippers is best case scenario along with getting MEM in the first round. HOU is a very dangerous team capable of doing a lot of damage, however, having a player with such a high usage (harden) and having 2 elite defenders for said player (Kawhi & Danny) just makes the match up better.

Sure, if SA's offense goes in the crapper then it's going to be tough. But SA matchs up well with both MEM and HOU (assuming HOU makes it out of the first round).

[DPG21920]

The Spurs have a fatal flaw offensively that makes them look incompetent no matter the defense and the Rockets defense isn't as bad (T-16th) as many presume.

Definitely.

Spurs offense (7th in the league) is better than you give it credit for.

[tmtcsc]

Who fucking knows? As long as LMA wants to pick and choose when to play big, no one know how far this team can go. TP sucks now and LMA is soft. Is KL good enough to lead the Spurs to a chip without much help?

[apalisoc_9]

Absoultely. Not playing the Clippers is best case scenario along with getting MEM in the first round. HOU is a very dangerous team capable of doing a lot of damage, however, having a player with such a high usage (harden) and having 2 elite defenders for said player (Kawhi & Danny) just makes the match up better.

Sure, if SA's offense goes in the crapper then it's going to be tough. But SA matchs up well with both MEM and HOU (assuming HOU makes it out of the first round).

Houston at worst beats OKC in 5. It's going to be a Murder. OKC is a really bad team with an exploitable star.

[DPG21920]

Houston at worst beats OKC in 5. It's going to be a Murder. OKC is a really bad team with an exploitable star.

I agree, but HOU has holes as well. I would absoultely bet on HOU to win, I was just making a point.

[TD 21]

Spurs offense (7th in the league) is better than you give it credit for.

It's been below league average for 2 and a half months and the 7th-8th ranking is misleading. They're efficient because their percentages are strong across the board, as is their assist rate and they do a relatively good job taking care of the ball . . . but they're not the least bit explosive (pace obviously plays a part, but 14th in ppg, as well as 25th in 3pta's and 22nd in fta's) and that's the name of the game now.

I don't care how good their defense is, they're not beating an elite team in a series on a steady diet of mid rangers and post ups.

[DPG21920]

It's been below league average for 2 and a half months and the 7th-8th ranking is misleading. They're efficient because their percentages are strong across the board, as is their assist rate and they do a relatively good job taking care of the ball . . . but they're not the least bit explosive (pace obviously plays a part, but 14th in ppg, as well as 25th in 3pta's and 22nd in fta's) and that's the name of the game now.

I don't care how good their defense is, they're not beating an elite team in a series on a steady diet of mid rangers and post ups.

It's not misleading at all. It's a full year worth of data with a lot of guys missing time too and a bunch of different lineups.

Sure, SA does somethings not so well. But they manufacture quality shots on a very consistent basis. When they aren't hitting (which feels like more often than it really is) it looks bad. But it's not an offense that struggles to create good looks - it's an offense that relies on mid-range more than the majority of the teams but still is an overall really good 3PT shooting team.

When Danny/Mills/Kawhi/Pau are hitting 3's the same offense looks amazing.

[urunobili]

WCF 4-1 loss to the Clippers

[TD 21]

It's not misleading at all. It's a full year worth of data with a lot of guys missing time too and a bunch of different lineups.

Sure, SA does somethings not so well. But they manufacture quality shots on a very consistent basis. When they aren't hitting (which feels like more often than it really is) it looks bad. But it's not an offense that struggles to create good looks - it's an offense that relies on mid-range more than the majority of the teams but still is an overall really good 3PT shooting team.

When Danny/Mills/Kawhi/Pau are hitting 3's the same offense looks amazing.

It is because they're efficient, but not explosive. For example, the Rockets aren't nearly as efficient a shooting team across the board and turn the ball over a lot more, yet because of their breakneck pace and sheer volume of 3's, they're a superior offensive team.

The Spurs manufacture the exact kinds of shots teams want to give up and even though they're 1st in percentage from 3, it's not a weapon because they're 25th in attempts.

This team would have been much better pre '15. Unfortunately for them, the game rapidly evolved since then and they've been left behind.