WCSF series: (2) Spurs vs (3) Rockets Official Predictions Thread

[spursistan]

Your predictions here..

[look_at_g_shred]

Well we already know what you think.

[100%duncan]

Spurs in 5

[daslicer]

Spurs in 6

[Horse]

Spurs in 6. Rockets are the type of team that disappearers come
playoff time. Phoenix all over again.

[NASpurs]

Six


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[itzsoweezee]

Lamarcus is going to destroy the rockets. Spurs in 6.

[BillMc]

Spurs in 5

[Seventyniner]

Damn, 1 day off between games until game 7.

Spurs in 7.

[Splits]

Trump president not Clinton

[DarrinS]

Harden is going to get a shitload of those controversial 3pt shit calls, and it is going to drive everyone insane.

[kaji157]

In 4

[Cry Havoc]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Parker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.

[hater]

I had called Spurs a 2nd round exit team but Kawhi is taking it to another level and Parker might keep up his resurgence for a few more games

Gotta runsome numbers but its very close

Gonna be a 6 or 7 game series

[Cry Havoc]

I had called Spurs a 2nd round exit team but Kawhi is taking it to another level and Parker might keep up his resurgence for a few more games

Gotta runsome numbers but its very close

Gonna be a 6 or 7 game series

Rockets played like ass, they just played against the biggest ball hog in NBA history and manage to stumble into 4 wins.

They won game 5 shooting 6-37 from 3. I had to look that up because I couldn't believe my memory was telling me they shot that poorly.

[turkish spurs fan]

i really think spurs in 4. we will be fresh bfr gsw.

[Texas_Ranger]

Lamarcus shows up : Spurs in 7... otherwise Rox in 5

[Robz4000]

Predicted Spurs in 5 at the start of the postseason, but Houston's role players have been playing extremely well this postseason while the Spurs' simply have not.

-If that trend continues, Rockets in 6.

-If the Spurs' role players show up and Kawhi/Tony keep it up, Spurs in 7.

-If the Rockets role players fall back to Earth, Spurs in 5.

If Harden's wrist is still bothering him that will be huge.

[Seventyniner]

Rockets played like ass, they just played against the biggest ball hog in NBA history and manage to stumble into 4 wins.

They won game 5 shooting 6-37 from 3. I had to look that up because I couldn't believe my memory was telling me they shot that poorly.

In a long series the Rockets will likely have at least one game where they shoot extremely poorly from three and at least one where they shoot extremely well. The variance of a three-point shot is greater than that of an equivalent (in eFG%) two-point shot, this can be proven mathematically.

The Rockets are definitely dangerous but the Spurs are decently well-equipped to handle them. Kawhi and Green can take turns on Harden, and the Spurs' frontcourt should do most of the damage on offense, especially on the offensive boards. The Memphis series was perfect for wings to dominate, the same should go for the bigs against Houston.

[Darius Bieber]

Rockets in 3 tbh. Spurs don't even need to show up for Game 4.

[Chinook]

What kind of fucking schedule is that?

[look_at_g_shred]

What kind of fucking schedule is that?
That's what happens when the NBA tries to milk the fuck out of the first round.

[Uriel]

Spurs in 7. They split the first four games, winning on each other's home court once. Then Spurs win Game 5, Rockets win Game 6, and Spurs close it out in Game 7.

[Nathan89]

This will be the best series of the playoffs. I'm not sure who will win or how many games it will take.

[NASpurs]

This series is made for Dedman, he can move his feet against the guards and hopefully the Spurs will be looking for him for lobs on the other end of the court.

[Robz4000]

What kind of fucking schedule is that?

Agreed, it's pretty awful. Luckily travel will be a minor issue.

[TheDoctor]

Spurs in 5

[timtonymanu]

Spurs in 5 or Rockets in 6

[hater]

Kawhi wont be as dominant as Rockets have better defenders for him and he will have his hands full with Hardon (pun intended) Kawhi will be in foul trouble at least 2 games this series

I cant see Parker having another monster series

Someone else will have to step up

[look_at_g_shred]

Kawhi wont be as dominant as Rockets have better defenders for him and he will have his hands full with Hardon (pun intended) Kawhi will be in foul trouble at least 2 games this series

I cant see Parker having another monster series

Someone else will have to step up
Danny has always been good vs the rockets iirc

[emanueldavidginobili]

Spurs in 7

[TheRemix]

Spurs in 6, Our bigs need to ball out this series. After playing against memphis lma should be prepared to dominatw the rockets

[Arcadian]

Spurs 7. I rarely predict a 7 game series, but this is one of those times. I just think Harden is going to go nuclear in at least 3 games and the Spurs role players will fag it up.

[hater]

Danny has always been good vs the rockets iirc

Good point Hardon will be guqrding Danny a lot

Danny needs to make Hardon pay

[hater]

I correctly predicted Spurs in 6 vs Grizz fellas

Here it is....



Spurs in 6 again

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

My biggest worry is Patrick Beverly against Parker, I could see a Beverly cheap shot coming. But I still think with Harden's hurt wrist the Spurs take it in 5.

[apalisoc_9]

I'm so worried about this matchup. But Spurs in 5.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-edFhnWAAANgnO.jpg:large

[spurraider21]

spurs are coming off a series against a gritty team that plays physical, is composed, clutch, and battle tested... rockets are coming off a series against a guy who pads rebounds so he can get triple doubles

houston still hasnt played playoff basketball (figuratively). plus poop owns pringles

[FkLA]

Watch GS get two days off in between all of their WCSF games. 3 out of 4 of their games against Portland were on two days of rest. :lol

[gambit1990]

was gonna post this in the memphis game thread:
http://i.imgur.com/JnfSFOu.png

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Gotta go Rockets in 6. The Spurs supporting cast has been brutal in these playoffs.

[spursistan]

- I don't trust Aldridge to supplant Parker as the consistent 2nd scoring option in the series..The Parker regression is coming-- Beverley going to get sicced on him and he will be targeted more on defense-- and LMA has shown me nothing for entirety of the season to believe he will deliver that second Spurs punch.

- Houston has more reliable firepower on their bench..Lou/Gordon/Nene won them the series against OKC..

- Huge question mark over the Spurs second big/center. Pop not experimenting with the Kawhi at the 4 still boggles my mind..Lee/Pau/Dedmon may all prove to be unplayable in this series..

- Green shot still broken; we are in big trouble if his minutes are limited..Those Parker/Mills line-ups will get torched.

- Playoff Poop..

Rockets in 6, unless Kawhi goes nuclear.

[tbdog]

Good practice for the Warriors. A lot of switching. If we struggle against the Rockets, we don't have much chance against the Dubs Church.

[spurraider21]

spurs need to run a LOT of off-ball action for danny. the rockets will undoubtedly hide harden on him, and he's a lazy defender who falls asleep all the time.

the parker/mills lineup wont work against houston when they bring in lou williams or eric gordon, so this is a series where we need danny out there for defense. if he's knocking down his shots on the other end, i think this series is really easy for us.

[spurs10]

Spurs in 5......:bobo

[BillMc]

Spurs in 5......:bobo

This.

People that fear D'Antoni in the playoffs...:lol

[DPG21920]

I'm leaving for Europe in the morning and I'm not sure if it will be easy for me to catch the games (hopefully most places air the games on TV). Spurs in 6.

Spurs really made some boneheaded defensive plays against MEM but a lot of that was due the great screens and physical play. Have to cut that out vs HOU or they will shoot the same as MEM did from 3 :lol

[Fireball]

Hoping to find NBA basketball on TV in Europe might be difficult ... nobody cares

[JohnnyMax]

Rockets in 7

[spursgu]

The Spurs in 6. I think they can win in 5 but I expect Harden to win his team at least 2 games. People also underrate how good Memphis was last round. I think they gave the Spurs the warm up they needed while the Rockets played the Thunder who were honestly a terrible team. Spurs will be ready.

[SAGirl]

Spurs in 6. Homer take: I haven't watched the rockets but from posts here I know their roleplayers are playing well while Spurs roleplayers just aren't and the bigs haven't been hitting their stride, so proper respect to the opponent and all, and very aware that Spurs aren't fully gelling.. I think they take a couple of games like this Memphis team did.

it may even take adjustments as Pop may inevitably want to play 2 bigs, 2 small PG lineups, etc... I hope some guys step up that need to. We shall see who catches rhythm.

[SAGirl]

spurs need to run a LOT of off-ball action for danny. the rockets will undoubtedly hide harden on him, and he's a lazy defender who falls asleep all the time.

the parker/mills lineup wont work against houston when they bring in lou williams or eric gordon, so this is a series where we need danny out there for defense. if he's knocking down his shots on the other end, i think this series is really easy for us.
Watch Tony/Patty and lee lineups.
Pop won with that group, he will ride them.
... thinking about that makes me a bit pessimistic and I want to support Spurs. I think in 6 but that is a homerism fandom, totally honest about that.
I think we have reached stage of the season where you just got to be a fan and hope for the best.

[BillMc]

I'm leaving for Europe in the morning and I'm not sure if it will be easy for me to catch the games (hopefully most places air the games on TV). Spurs in 6.

Spurs really made some boneheaded defensive plays against MEM but a lot of that was due the great screens and physical play. Have to cut that out vs HOU or they will shoot the same as MEM did from 3 :lol

Stream it on your device. Not easy to find the games in Europe though you can always find a person to put it on, though the bar/club can close before it ends. (May not be English language feed though. I watched game 4 of the 2014 NBA finals in a night club in Riga, and the feeds language was French. Confusing. :lol But a win's a win.)

[ElNono]

I'll be shocked if it's less than 6... but LMA should have a much easier time against Nene...

[Robz4000]

Anyone know if FSSW will have the games? Wanna have an alternative when the Spurs are unlucky enough to have Reggie Miller "commentate"...

[-21-]

Spurs 7. I rarely predict a 7 game series, but this is one of those times. I just think Harden is going to go nuclear in at least 3 games and the Spurs role players will fag it up.

Same, but I'm going with Spurs in 6.

[Fireball]

be surprised how much easier everything will get on offense ... Houston is so much worse than Memphis on D

[siraulo23]

Homer pick: Spurs sweep win every game by double digit

But I see rockets in 6. Kawhi slows down a little bit, parker will have more dud games than good games next series and Aldridge and Gasol continue to play average

[SAGirl]

Homer pick: Spurs sweep win every game by double digit

But I see rockets in 6. Kawhi slows down a little bit, parker will have more dud games than good games next series and Aldridge and Gasol continue to play average
In that case... I'd like to see Pop play the young players and f*uck this senile TOSB of a so called support role players.
Really tired of Pop riding guys putting up Ofers out there while the young players ride the freaking pine bc "playoffs aren't for them" and those who play don't even get shots.

[.G.]

Spurs gon do dey thang, mang. Dey gon do dey thang.

[Lerojo]

Its going to be refball. Prepare yourselves for an ugly and infuriating series.

[skin27]

spurs are coming off a series against a gritty team that plays physical, is composed, clutch, and battle tested... rockets are coming off a series against a guy who pads rebounds so he can get triple doubles

houston still hasnt played playoff basketball (figuratively). plus poop owns pringles
Law of averages man!!

[buttsR4rebounding]

In that case... I'd like to see Pop play the young players and f*uck this senile TOSB of a so called support role players.
Really tired of Pop riding guys putting up Ofers out there while the young players ride the freaking pine bc "playoffs aren't for them" and those who play don't even get shots.

What series are you watching? Bertans and Simmons are both getting some run.

[daledondale]

Spurs in 6. LMA going 15-20 ppg, Kawhi will score a lot, of course, but also he's going to slow down Harden, i hope Tony continues at this level, and at least 2 of the others drop some shots in one game, we need 2 good games of Patty and Manu. Spurs will suffer but we are going to win. :flag:

[UZER]

Grizz were frustrating to play to play but I didn't "hate" them. The refs didn't favor them, just got caught up in the moment.

That's going to completely change against Houston. We own Houston for 1995. Hopefully it's David vs Hakeem in reverse.

Harden is going to get some of the most bullshit calls you will ever see, like grabbing guys are around a pick flailing his arm for three free throws. Beverly is going to be one wrong step from putting someone out for the series every minute he's on the floor. You think fizzdale whined? Wait till you see Pringles on the sideline.

I already frustrated with the calls and it hasn't even started. :lol

[theman21]

Harden will avg 20 ppg from the line.

[cutewizard]

4 to 1 SPURS win!

[SpursBig3s]

Kawhi wont be as dominant as Rockets have better defenders for him and he will have his hands full with Hardon (pun intended) Kawhi will be in foul trouble at least 2 games this series

I cant see Parker having another monster series

Someone else will have to step up

LMAO, after Ariza, they don't have anybody who can guard Kawhi

[cutewizard]

Much easier series in my humble opinion,

Dont know why, just an intuition....

Also, good preparation against the Warriors

[Seventyniner]

I already frustrated with the calls and it hasn't even started. :lol

:lol

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs in 5

[Holden_Caulfield]

lamarcus should have a good series since he doesnt have to focus on defending someone like marc gasol. spurs in 5

[spursistan]

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[Joseph Kony]

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1557319

lol at all the delusional rocket fans thinking the spurs have no chance :lmao

:cry b-b-but we have beverly :cry

:lol not realizing Parker torched Conley who is a good defensive PG

as long as the refs don't reward Harden's bullshit i think we'll be fine. Rockets will murder us in 1 of the games in HOU. Spurs will win in 5 imo. Pop owns D'Antoni

[DMC]

Harden is a choker. I cannot bring myself to predict him doing anything other than flopping his faggot head back and living at the FT line. He turns the ball over 4 times in a row to start every game. We could conceivably be up 8-0 in every game, 15-0 if we can get hot from 3 and win the opening tip.

[SAGirl]

What series are you watching? Bertans and Simmons are both getting some run.
Not enough... Simmons isn't getting shots when he's in ... Both have a short hook. Bertans only 4 minutes last game. Anderson was benched. Despite the hate here... he can help... maybe will need to if some roleplayers keep putting Ofers out there.

[Mr. Body]

Key to the series is not necessarily how we guard Harden, it's how they guard Kawhi. He was shredding double teams by a far better defensive squad. If Ariza can't handle him, I don't know what they do.

[spurs10]

I'm leaving for Europe in the morning and I'm not sure if it will be easy for me to catch the games (hopefully most places air the games on TV). Spurs in 6.

Spurs really made some boneheaded defensive plays against MEM but a lot of that was due the great screens and physical play. Have to cut that out vs HOU or they will shoot the same as MEM did from 3 :lol You will need to get League Pass over there, as the games likely won't be on TV. That's what I've done in the past. Had a hard time unsubcribing when I got home. Bill Mc might have some good tips.

[DMC]

Key to the series is not necessarily how we guard Harden, it's how they guard Kawhi. He was shredding double teams by a far better defensive squad. If Ariza can't handle him, I don't know what they do.
They'll do on defense what Chicago did, which was to put their best player (Harden in this case) in the corner and beat the Spurs with everyone else. This keeps KL away from the paint. On offense, they will double KL on every possession and challenge the others to beat them. I think any time KL touches the ball he's going to see at least two people, maybe 3.

[DMC]

I'm leaving for Europe in the morning and I'm not sure if it will be easy for me to catch the games (hopefully most places air the games on TV). Spurs in 6.

Spurs really made some boneheaded defensive plays against MEM but a lot of that was due the great screens and physical play. Have to cut that out vs HOU or they will shoot the same as MEM did from 3 :lol

Hook up with someone (if you have international calling w/o fees) and facetime or video chat. They can simply aim their camera to the screen. Not the best but it works (I've done it).

[Mr. Body]

They'll do on defense what Chicago did, which was to put their best player (Harden in this case) in the corner and beat the Spurs with everyone else. This keeps KL away from the paint. On offense, they will double KL on every possession and challenge the others to beat them. I think any time KL touches the ball he's going to see at least two people, maybe 3.

Sticking Harden in the corner? That would concede the series before it begins.

Pringles may have to double Kawhi, which will be a sight to see. I can't imagine they have the discipline that Memphis had.

[BatManu20]

Spurs in 6 or 7. People are underestimating Houston and their shooting. Going to be a tough series.

[RD2191]

Spurs in 6 or 7. People are underestimating Houston and their shooting. Going to be a tough series.

TBH. Toss up series imo.

[kaji157]

I still think that if the first 50/50 game falls in our favor, it's a sweep.
Let's say this, for all the great competition that Memphis gave us, we could have easily won in 5 if that 50/50 game goes our way and if pop doesn't decide to go full high school teacher in game 3 we could have won that game too.
Game six wasn't as 50/50 as game 4 and that didn't go our way.

[look_at_g_shred]

Houstons scrubs were made to go off on us.

[gambit1990]

People are underestimating Houston and their shooting.
yeah. his team carried him the other night even with him chucking and choking in a close one.

beverley and capela will affect tony's play.

i think my gut is saying the rockets in six. i need to think about it a little more though. kawhi is a fucking killer.

[gambit1990]

the change of pace will be refreshing for the spurs.

[TheDoctor]

Hoping to find NBA basketball on TV in Europe might be difficult ... nobody cares

You just need WiFi tbh.

ESPN = ESPNWatch
TNT = tntdrama.com (Just need your TV Provider's account username and pass)
ABC = ESPNWatch

All mobile.
:danceclub

[SASdynasty!]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Parker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.
Clipper Nation: Rockets in 6. Since my favorite point guard can't get to the WCF, Parker shouldn't be able to.

[SASdynasty!]

I'm not sure who will win because I'm not God tbh

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OWM_PYKF_Q

[bklynspursfan]

Rockets in 3 tbh. Spurs don't even need to show up for Game 4.

You said we would lose to Grizz in 7. For your sake, i hope you dont bet on these games/series. Your debt will be thru the roof.

[TheDoctor]

I do expect Aldridge to score more in this Series though. A couple of 30+pts games would be awesome!

He ain't the main focus on offense but look at the intensity he's playing here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWoTuAS2uxg

[DMC]

Sticking Harden in the corner? That would concede the series before it begins.

Pringles may have to double Kawhi, which will be a sight to see. I can't imagine they have the discipline that Memphis had.

They did that with Jimmy Butler and they won. They won't win relying on Harden to win at the FT line unless Pop sticks with Gasol. You get KL out of the middle and Houston has enough talent to compete.

[DMC]

I'm not sure who will win because I'm not God tbh
:lol relies on certainty but invokes "god".

[sasaint]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Parker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.

:lol

[SAGirl]

I do expect Aldridge to score more in this Series though. A couple of 30+pts games would be awesome!

He ain't the main focus on offense but look at the intensity he's playing here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWoTuAS2uxg
He was a bad bad man in that series.
HOpefully we get angry Aldridge :) next series .. :toast

[Mr. Body]

They did that with Jimmy Butler and they won. They won't win relying on Harden to win at the FT line unless Pop sticks with Gasol. You get KL out of the middle and Houston has enough talent to compete.

No Harden, the Rockets get destroyed.

[Seventyniner]

I do expect Aldridge to score more in this Series though. A couple of 30+pts games would be awesome!

I fully expect Aldridge to be the #2 scorer for the Spurs in this series. Parker will be guarded by the best defensive player the Rockets have.

[ElNono]

I have the Spurs in 6, but not ruling out Pop throwing a game, per par... so voted Spurs in 7....

[GSH]

I'm sitting here watching the zebras fuck over Utah, and I'm ready to predict at least a couple of epic meltdowns on ST. Watching this, it's easy to understand why there are so many conspiracy theorists.

I just sat here watching CP3 wrap both arms around Joe Johnson, to deny him the ball. A full-on bear hug that lasted a full 4-5 seconds of a possession. Everybody in the arena saw it. Everybody at home saw it. The only person who didn't see it was the ref standing 6 feet away. How the fuck is that basketball? :lol

[DMC]

No Harden, the Rockets get destroyed.

Who said no Harden? Having him parked in the corner to keep KL out of the middle to prevent him from swiping the ball doesn't mean no Harden, he'd still be leading the break and bringing the ball up, but once he dumps it off he moves out to the corner so KL follows. If Pop switches off Harden, whomever KL is guarding moves out to the corner.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Parker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.

:lol

[Darius Bieber]

You said we would lose to Grizz in 7. For your sake, i hope you dont bet on these games/series. Your debt will be thru the roof.

Lmao I was just making fun of Cry Havoc's shitpost, chill

[GSH]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Parker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.


Now that's funny. :lol

[Spursmania]

Spurs in 6

[tholdren]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Parker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.

I'm not a parker hater, I'm a green hater,

[Mr. Body]

Who said no Harden? Having him parked in the corner to keep KL out of the middle to prevent him from swiping the ball doesn't mean no Harden, he'd still be leading the break and bringing the ball up, but once he dumps it off he moves out to the corner so KL follows. If Pop switches off Harden, whomever KL is guarding moves out to the corner.

God, I hope Mike D coaches like you do. We'll dominate.

[cutewizard]

the change of pace will be refreshing for the spurs.



:bobo

[Splits]

I'm leaving for Europe in the morning and I'm not sure if it will be easy for me to catch the games (hopefully most places air the games on TV). Spurs in 6.

Spurs really made some boneheaded defensive plays against MEM but a lot of that was due the great screens and physical play. Have to cut that out vs HOU or they will shoot the same as MEM did from 3 :lol


Hoping to find NBA basketball on TV in Europe might be difficult ... nobody cares


You will need to get League Pass over there, as the games likely won't be on TV. That's what I've done in the past. Had a hard time unsubcribing when I got home. Bill Mc might have some good tips.


Hook up with someone (if you have international calling w/o fees) and facetime or video chat. They can simply aim their camera to the screen. Not the best but it works (I've done it).

:lol this is all terrible, terrible advice.

Step 1: Install https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm
Step 2: Visit https://www.reddit.com/r/nbastreams/

HD feeds are numerous.

If you want to watch a replay in HD with no commercials, install Kodi and a Kodimaster build, search Phoenix extension for "NBA Replay"

[sasaint]

The good guys in 6.

[bklynspursfan]

Lmao I was just making fun of Cry Havoc's shitpost, chill

Ok, so what do u really think then... cause it Does seem like something you'd say

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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[FkLA]

God, I hope Mike D coaches like you do. We'll dominate.

:lol No shit. Say what you want about his defense and FT seeking behavior, but Harden has carved up the Spurs with simple pick and rolls. Getting to the rim, putting bigs on skates, lob to Capella, kick outs to wide open shooters. Just lol at the idea that Pringles would have him camp out in the corner. Not to mention the fact that Danny will likely be on him until late in the 4th Qtr.

[FkLA]

Who said no Harden? Having him parked in the corner to keep KL out of the middle to prevent him from swiping the ball doesn't mean no Harden, he'd still be leading the break and bringing the ball up, but once he dumps it off he moves out to the corner so KL follows. If Pop switches off Harden, whomever KL is guarding moves out to the corner.

So basically they'll just run their regular offense? That's what they do anyway. Space the fuck out of teams.

[SASdynasty!]

:lol relies on certainty but invokes "god".
Hey even if you believe life is just luck with no explanation, God is still the only theorietical omniscient.

[ace3g]

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[dabom]

Ooo can we predict other people's responses?

dabom: Rockets in 4, Porker is gay

throlden: Rockets in 5, Parker scores 0 points in the series.

Darius Bieber: Rockets in 3, Spurs forfeit the 4th game because they're the worst team in NBA history.

[ace3g]

I will go with my trademark: Spurs in 6. Spurs PF/Cs should feast in this series.

[DMC]

So basically they'll just run their regular offense? That's what they do anyway. Space the fuck out of teams.

Their regular offense is Harden walking the ball up the floor then trying to run off a screen to get fouled. He'll dump it off now and then resulting in a turnover or 3pt attempt, and sometimes he just dumps it as soon as he crossed the half court, and then he just stands up top to the side and watches. They do not space the fuck out of teams. Having the guy KL is guarding stay away from the lane keeps him from being effective but the rest of the defense on the Spurs cannot stop the rest of the offense on the Rockets. Leonard getting his hands in and being at the rim is a problem.

I don't expect Mike to employ that strategy, but it's effective and was proven to be in at least one game in the RS. Butler only scored like 4 points but the Spurs lost because KL was out of the way.

[DMC]

Hey even if you believe life is just luck with no explanation, God is still the only theorietical omniscient.

You mean hypothetical? There's no theory of omniscience.

[PopTheGOAT]

Who said no Harden? Having him parked in the corner to keep KL out of the middle to prevent him from swiping the ball doesn't mean no Harden, he'd still be leading the break and bringing the ball up, but once he dumps it off he moves out to the corner so KL follows. If Pop switches off Harden, whomever KL is guarding moves out to the corner.
:lmao

[Ginobili2Duncan]

Spurs winning this series really just comes down to two things.

1.The Spurs ability to contain the penetration of Houston's guards.

2. LaMarcus is the third best player in this series. Will he play like it?

Green's ability to stay with Houston's smaller quicker guards is going to huge. Let's hope he has a better series shooting the ball this time around.

[FkLA]

Their regular offense is Harden walking the ball up the floor then trying to run off a screen to get fouled. He'll dump it off now and then resulting in a turnover or 3pt attempt, and sometimes he just dumps it as soon as he crossed the half court, and then he just stands up top to the side and watches. They do not space the fuck out of teams. Having the guy KL is guarding stay away from the lane keeps him from being effective but the rest of the defense on the Spurs cannot stop the rest of the offense on the Rockets. Leonard getting his hands in and being at the rim is a problem.

I don't expect Mike to employ that strategy, but it's effective and was proven to be in at least one game in the RS. Butler only scored like 4 points but the Spurs lost because KL was out of the way.

So dumb. The dude averaged 33 and 8 in the first round. 30 and 11 in the regular season. Yeah, he has FT seeking behavior but he's still an amazing offensive player. The Rockets attempted the most threes ever so yes they do space the fuck out of teams.

The Spurs have historically struggled at Chicago. Butler standing in the corner isn't the sole reason why the Spurs lost.

[TD 21]

- I don't trust Aldridge to supplant Parker as the consistent 2nd scoring option in the series..The Parker regression is coming-- Beverley going to get sicced on him and he will be targeted more on defense-- and LMA has shown me nothing for entirety of the season to believe he will deliver that second Spurs punch.

- Houston has more reliable firepower on their bench..Lou/Gordon/Nene won them the series against OKC..

- Huge question mark over the Spurs second big/center. Pop not experimenting with the Kawhi at the 4 still boggles my mind..Lee/Pau/Dedmon may all prove to be unplayable in this series..

- Green shot still broken; we are in big trouble if his minutes are limited..Those Parker/Mills line-ups will get torched.

- Playoff Poop..

Rockets in 6, unless Kawhi goes nuclear.

- Especially considering Aldridge will probably play a lot of center, which makes it easier to put Capela on him than Anderson (don't have to worry about getting caught in cross matches in transition) and Nene, the only one who should be able to adequately defend him, is now basically splitting minutes with Capela

- Spurs don't have the wing depth (5 of top 10 players are bigs) to play Leonard much at power forward, particularly with Ginobili slumping or showing further signs of decline . . . with Gasol possibly only playable in non Harden minutes, Bertans becomes important

Though I had a feeling they'd lose to the Thunder last season, I haven't officially picked against a healthy Spurs in a long time, but I'm going Rockets in 6, too. Harden's wrist injury somewhat derailing his season would be encouraging except for the fact that they're not as dependant on him as they've been in the past.

[dabom]

Betting against a healthy Spurs in the WSCF. :lol

[TD 21]

Betting against a healthy Spurs in the WSCF. :lol

:lol Thinking this is the past or the round matters

[SURGE]

SPURS in 5 Pop owns Dantoni

[cutewizard]

Cant wait for game one of the second round

[cutewizard]

This:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtsf8S154Cw

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TL3_ff-Jz4

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Hahahahahahaha!

Jon Snow rules!

[apalisoc_9]

- Especially considering Aldridge will probably play a lot of center, which makes it easier to put Capela on him than Anderson (don't have to worry about getting caught in cross matches in transition) and Nene, the only one who should be able to adequately defend him, is now basically splitting minutes with Capela

- Spurs don't have the wing depth (5 of top 10 players are bigs) to play Leonard much at power forward, particularly with Ginobili slumping or showing further signs of decline . . . with Gasol possibly only playable in non Harden minutes, Bertans becomes important

Though I had a feeling they'd lose to the Thunder last season, I haven't officially picked against a healthy Spurs in a long time, but I'm going Rockets in 6, too. Harden's wrist injury somewhat derailing his season would be encouraging except for the fact that they're not as dependant on him as they've been in the past.

- I think they're going to win this series by limiting possessions and being an opportunistic Fast break team. The Rockets are going to play the same way, bombard the threeball but in general some of their players have struggled greatly in the last three months. Ryan Anderson to be specific not only has struggled against the spurs but against most teams.

- I'd like to See Kawhi Utilize the post more and take closer shot in half-court situations. If Aldridge is posting up, i'd crash the offensive board. Again the Grizz, thought I don't have the exact numbers..Kawhi' offense was almost exclusively on the PnR..Which should be fine, but more post ups would be nice.

- Also, unless its David Lee who is fantastic at getting the ball to the perimeter guys after a defensive board...I really want Leonard and Parker to be opportunistic reboubders. Grab mpre defensive boards on those long threes and attack.

[gambit1990]

rockets are quicker than the grizzlies, spurs will have to defend even better. memphis got 3s off, houston shoots them more.

still haven't made up my mind yet though... just things to consider.

[SAGirl]

rockets are quicker than the grizzlies, spurs will have to defend even better. memphis got 3s off, houston shoots them more.

still haven't made up my mind yet though... just things to consider.
Yeah... I can't understimate Kawhi though. He's playing at a real MVP level at this point.

Really, I guess this is the part of the season that as I pointed out b4 one has to kind of be a fan... that the bigs will have an easier time and don't lay the goose egg Pau put in Game 6 on the road for example and that Lamarcus will be more efficient. I don't even like Lamarcus offense tbh... but Spurs need him to be scoring. Then I would have liked to see Pop ride the hot hand, specially with the bench, but it's just unknown.

[Chinook]

It would be dumb to play Kawhi at the four with Anderson and Bertans on the roster. But if they did want to do so, they could easily expand Green's minutes or run with two PGs. The Rockets play with three small guards in their rotation; unless Danny and Manu both have consistently excellent games, we're going to see quite a bit of Parker/Mills.

[SAGirl]

- Also, unless its David Lee who is fantastic at getting the ball to the perimeter guys after a defensive board...I really want Leonard and Parker to be opportunistic reboubders. Grab mpre defensive boards on those long threes and attack.
Kyle is also very good at that, probably the best in the team now that Duncan retired. Doesn't matter if he doesn't play though.

[SAGirl]

It would be dumb to play Kawhi at the four with Anderson and Bertans on the roster. But if they did want to do so, they could easily expand Green's minutes or run with two PGs. The Rockets play with three small guards in their rotation; unless Danny and Manu both have consistently excellent games, we're going to see quite a bit of Parker/Mills.
The identity of this team has changed in the postseason to one of the most paper tigerish teams I can remember on defense. Obviously it's not Kawhi/LmA, but the guys Pop has had out there for an offensive punch.
I hope Pop gives a chance to others and then go to his version of the "death lineup" offensively with Lee/Tony/Patty only if he has to. I'd like to see Danny have a good series. If his shots are falling it just makes everything easier.. but it's unknown. Manu also... it's just unknown what you will get with him. And Dedmon, I'd like to see him get a chance too, but again it's at this point not like one can expect him to play well.
Frankly, I wish Pop was more flexible from the start bc this team is right now extremely unpredictable in terms of who is going to show up...

[mystargtr34]

Jesus that 2014 playoff LA was a monster against Houston..looks like a shell of that version now

[UZER]

Jesus that 2014 playoff LA was a monster against Houston..looks like a shell of that version now

Playing with 0 expectations vs championship expectations.

[UZER]

rockets are quicker than the grizzlies, spurs will have to defend even better. memphis got 3s off, houston shoots them more.

still haven't made up my mind yet though... just things to consider.

I don't disagree but the I think the Spurs expected the 3 pt shooting percentage to come back to down to normal. It just never happened. Also the Grizz big created so much havoc down low it occupied alot of effort and energy.

I anticipate focusing on the three point shooting to be a high priority against the rockets.

[szkorhetz]

I voted Rockets in 6, but since then I rewatched the RS games. They can't guard Kawhi nor have a player to slow down LMA. Only one good game from Parker and one from Gasol and it's Spurs in 5, TBH.

[peacemaker885]

Sirius XM NBA Weekend Edition with Howard David and Howie Cee are both giving the series to the Rockets. Typical.

[gambit1990]

harden plays under more control this series i think. i think part of him was trying to outplay westbrook the last round.

he can get his teammates some EASY looks. he needs to understand how valuable that is.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gk0tpH7pWw



no one is playing on that man-on-a-mission level like kawhi though...

[dabom]

I think I was reading on cuckfans that haren has a wrist and ankle injury. I need to see more information on that.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Spurs in 5 but closing it out in Houston in 6 would be nice too.

[LittleCriminal]

So essentially people are picking the rockets due to Aldridge/Gasol doing poorly against Gasol/Randolph..
Last time i checked the Rockets didnt have Gasol/Randolph on the their current roster..

[bklynspursfan]

The Rockets forum, those guys sound super confident. Some think 5 games for them .. they're so stuck on the fact that the reg season meetings were close.

People never seem to realize that means nothing once the series starts

[SAGirl]

I voted Rockets in 6, but since then I rewatched the RS games. They can't guard Kawhi nor have a player to slow down LMA. Only one good game from Parker and one from Gasol and it's Spurs in 5, TBH.
:toast:claw:lma:flag:

[bic50]

So essentially people are picking the rockets due to Aldridge/Gasol doing poorly against Gasol/Randolph..
Last time i checked the Rockets didnt have Gasol/Randolph on the their current roster..

[Indazone]

But we do have Nene and he is no slouch

[HarlemHeat37]

Impossible to predict the outcome of Rockets games, they're all high variance by design:lol

The only easy prediction is that Spurs fans will be infuriated by Harden and Lou Williams drawing phantom fouls for most of the series..

[TD 21]

- I think they're going to win this series by limiting possessions and being an opportunistic Fast break team. The Rockets are going to play the same way, bombard the threeball but in general some of their players have struggled greatly in the last three months. Ryan Anderson to be specific not only has struggled against the spurs but against most teams.

- I'd like to See Kawhi Utilize the post more and take closer shot in half-court situations. If Aldridge is posting up, i'd crash the offensive board. Again the Grizz, thought I don't have the exact numbers..Kawhi' offense was almost exclusively on the PnR..Which should be fine, but more post ups would be nice.

- Also, unless its David Lee who is fantastic at getting the ball to the perimeter guys after a defensive board...I really want Leonard and Parker to be opportunistic reboubders. Grab mpre defensive boards on those long threes and attack.

- Yeah, but all that means is they're due to progress to the mean.

- Leonard should be able to overpower Ariza and since they lack a second credible wing defender, they can't afford for him to be in foul trouble.


Not that the Spurs can't win obviously, but I don't understand the amount of confidence so many have. This team predictably struggled mightily (trailed by double digits in 4 of 6 games) against a Grizzlies team, that didn't have any of the things (superstar(s), depth, ability to cause match-up issues) going for it that an underdog typically would to push a favorite. Any team a clear level up from them should be favored against this team.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Spurs in 6. Fuck houston.

[cutewizard]

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2017/4/30/15492072/nba-playoffs-spurs-stop-rockets-james-harden-pick-roll

[Spursone]

Kawhi in 5

[RD2191]

Will LMA show up in this series?

[GuerillaBlack]

The Rockets forum, those guys sound super confident. Some think 5 games for them .. they're so stuck on the fact that the reg season meetings were close.

People never seem to realize that means nothing once the series starts

Harden has played well vs the Spurs his entire career and this year isnt different. His shooting percentages being higher than his season averages. Danny Green is not gonna stop James Harden and you're not gonna put Kawhi on him all game like OKC did Roberson last round.

[TheDoctor]

harden plays under more control this series i think. i think part of him was trying to outplay westbrook the last round.

he can get his teammates some EASY looks. he needs to understand how valuable that is.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gk0tpH7pWw



no one is playing on that man-on-a-mission level like kawhi though...

So you saying he won't try to outplay the other-truer-MVP in this round?

[Robz4000]

Houston getting Sam Dekker back could prove to be huge for them. He played well against the Spurs in a few games this season and he's a much more capable athlete/defender than anyone else off their bench.

[TheDoctor]

Where's the GameThread TBH?!?

[spurraider21]

Houston getting Sam Dekker back could prove to be huge for them. He played well against the Spurs in a few games this season and he's a much more capable athlete/defender than anyone else off their bench.
wat?

he had 1 solid game, 1 uneventful game, and 2 trash games (counting a role player shooting 3-9 and 0-3 from three as trash)
https://i.gyazo.com/39d767d0e46b5a3a4b26f82923163204.png

[Robz4000]

wat?

he had 1 solid game, 1 uneventful game, and 2 trash games

https://i.gyazo.com/39d767d0e46b5a3a4b26f82923163204.png

Didn't realize he shot so bad in the third game. Still, two of those games he was a positive off the bench and offers more on the defensive end than Williams/Gordon.

[UZER]

Prediction?.......pain

[TheDoctor]

G A M E T H R E A D .

M O F O S .

[NameLess Scrub]

Prediction:
- Harden will get tons and tons of fouls, including obvious lean-ins and grabbing other players arms. You'll see some of the cheapest fouls you have ever seen. Multiple reports stating they shouldn't be fouls when they are called in the last minutes. Harden will get this until he wins the series. Media will be all "w00t w00t I told you so".

- Lou Williams will look like a star off the bench. He'll make all sorts of bad shots and make the Spurs look like really bad defenders.
- Ariza will get the Draymond treatment on defense, be called a Kawhi stopper
- Some random scrub will start making 3s, which is D'Antoni's version of a random scrub making long 2s.

Spurs go fishing in 6.

[bklynspursfan]

Harden has played well vs the Spurs his entire career and this year isnt different. His shooting percentages being higher than his season averages. Danny Green is not gonna stop James Harden and you're not gonna put Kawhi on him all game like OKC did Roberson last round.

We'll see how it plays out, im not disagreeing with that.

Playoffs are a different animal tho

[kaji157]

If the Refs allow the Spurs to defend Harden the same way they allowed Memphis to defend LMA and Kawhi then the series is over in 4.
I really don´t see a scenario where Harden can keep up being the two way players he needs to be for his team to be successful.
The only way Houston could get away with Harden defense is if Green continues to be MIA in offense.

[Chinook]

Looking at those highlights, it's obvious that Harden will dominate anyone outside of WingStop. Therefore, the team needs to keep those guys out of foul trouble, avoid switching away from Harden if at all possible and then not help on him a whole lot. While it's hard to avoid some of those 'oop plays (especially if the team doesn't switch), there's little reason for the perimeter guys in the corners to help. They shouldn't be reaching at Harden in the first place, and they have too many shooters to leave open in the second.

Play the dude straight up and live with the consequences of him finding points against two of the best perimeter defenders in the league don't let the other guys get involved.

[Budkin]

Pop owns Pringles. The end.

[look_at_g_shred]

Don't switch on the PnR with Harden for the love of god!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spursistan]

859056009020616704

Lowe has Rockets in 6..

[hater]

Downgrading my predictions to Spurs in 7 fellas

This is going to be a TOUGH series

[NameLess Scrub]

859056009020616704

Lowe has Rockets in 6..

Makes sense. Wouldn't be surprised if Harden goes to the line a record breaking amount of times.

[Robz4000]

Haven't seen any of the media heads pick the Spurs to win (other than Chuck and Shaq, but they don't necessarily count), so that's something...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Haven't seen any of the media heads pick the Spurs to win (other than Chuck and Shaq, but they don't necessarily count), so that's something...

ESPN has 80% of their staff picking Spurs in 6-7 games. Vegas has the best odds of Spurs winning in 5 (WTF :lol)

[Robz4000]

ESPN has 80% of their staff picking Spurs in 6-7 games. Vegas has the best odds of Spurs winning in 5 (WTF :lol)

Yeah, just saw those; didn't know they were up. Vegas is always picking the Spurs tbh, even when its obvious they're gonna lose.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Yeah, just saw those; didn't know they were up. Vegas is always picking the Spurs tbh, even when its obvious they're gonna lose.

Yup, was always surprised at how much Vegas overrates the Spurs.

[gambit1990]

i'm conflicted.

had spurs over grizzlies in 6... gonna go with the rockets in 6 but it's very possible the spurs win.

i could go on about this or that but i really just wanna get to the game(s).

[spursistan]

this homer poll :lmao..

Good teams don't get blown out at home in the playoffs..I think the Spurs might win a game or two, but they are toast in the series..

[timtonymanu]

Rockets in 5 or 6.

[Hoops Czar]

Spurs fans have no right to make fun of the Clippers.

[ElNono]

Spurs fans have no right to make fun of the Clippers.

yeah we do

[Darius Bieber]

I was the only one who voted for Rockets in 4. I knew this shit would happen.

[NASpurs]

I was the only one who voted for Rockets in 4. I knew this shit would happen.

:wow

[spurtech09]

I was the only one who voted for Rockets in 4. I knew this shit would happen.keep thinking that...

[gambit1990]

i had the rockets in 6, thought the spurs would win game 2... wanted to wait until there was official word of the injury before changing my prediction.

changing it to spurs in 6.

disclaimer for the posters ready to blow anything i say out of proportion: i've never hoped for a season/career ending injury once, or constantly like TheGreatYacht.

we still have a series to win.


simmons shows up more in this series, i think he plays good in houston.
we play friday :flag:

[Trueblood]

I correctly predicted Spurs in 6 vs Grizz fellas

Here it is....



Spurs in 6 again

Would you mind predicting spurs in 6 again please?

[PopTheGOAT]

this homer poll :lmao..

Good teams don't get blown out at home in the playoffs..I think the Spurs might win a game or two, but they are toast in the series..
:blah