How much does losing Parker hamper the Spurs chance of winning this series?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Parker was mostly pretty bad during the regular season with flashes of brilliance but in these playoffs he was probably the Spurs second best player.

Can the Spurs make up for Parker's production with Mills/Murray? If there is a silver lining I hope Murray can really show us something. I still remember that Cleveland game where he was an absolute stud.

[look_at_g_shred]

Well you said it was over after game 1 with a healthy TP so.....

[100%duncan]

Do you need everything spelled out for you? I mean hell this is a bad scenario, doomsday shit, this supposed to be your forte.

[FkLA]

Not trying to disrespect HOTS or minimize his loss. I'm sad about it but that Murray kid ain't no slouch. I'm going to give him a shot before I jump off the cliff.


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

[egtonecity]

Murray takes over dak style. Spurs in 5

[spurtech09]

Murray takes over dak style. Spurs in 5
Love it.....Dak/Zeke....Style.......Finish the fight...

[ducks]

Murray be lucky to play 10 minutes a game

[kjhip1]

Would love for Murray to come in and shine, but that's not likely. For God sakes I hope pop does not give Anderson 15-20 minutes.

[sasaint]

Murray takes over dak style. Spurs in 5

Haha! That would be great!

[Robz4000]

Gonna wait and see how they look Friday before putting the team to bed. Losing Tony hurts (and pretty much ends any chance they had against the Dubs), but if they can defend better than they did tonight they can find enough offense against this shitty Houston defense.

[spurtech09]

Gonna wait and see how they look Friday before putting the team to bed. Losing Tony hurts (and pretty much ends any chance they had against the Dubs), but if they can defend better than they did tonight they can find enough offense against this shitty Houston defense.Its clear that Harden is not 100% either...

[GSH]

How much? WTF does that even mean?

"It represents exactly a 16% reduction in the Spurs chances."

[Dex]

Losing your starting point guard, leading assist man, and 2nd leading scorer?

Yeah, it fucking hurts.

Kawhi is going to have to do more than he has been already by being a playmaker...and Mills, Ginobili, Murray, Anderson, and Simmons are going to have to pick up the slack.

[TheGreatYacht]

It all depends how the officials are in Houston. We NEED to win one of these next two, and good news is we won't have Scott Foster and Tony Brothers in either of them since we won tonight in spite of them

[Ditty]

Game three will tell everything. I hope Murray gets some burn. He seems to play well with Kawhi, and has a much higher ceiling of what Parker can replicate by getting in the lane and his passing.

[GSH]

Game three will tell everything. I hope Murray gets some burn. He seems to play well with Kawhi, and has a much higher ceiling of what Parker can replicate by getting in the lane and his passing.


The Rockets shot just over 50% in the first half, and finished just under 45% for the game. Any game where that happens (and the refs don't put them on the line 30 times) they are VERY beatable. The Spurs could lose Game 3, and still win Game 4 - IF the Rockets shoot like that.

[BillMc]

We still may eek by Houston, Dubs will be even tougher. Lot of Simmons, some Murray and Manu coming up.

[james evans]

I'm sad to see Parker get injured, but I think this injury is a blessing in disguise. Regardless of what happens this series(and I still say we win it) it forces the spurs to stop relying on a PG in his mid 30s and forces them to do some scouting

[DPG21920]

Just look at how important 3PT shooting is and how TP has been the best off the ball 3PT shooter these playoffs for SA. It's big.

[DPG21920]

The Rockets shot just over 50% in the first half, and finished just under 45% for the game. Any game where that happens (and the refs don't put them on the line 30 times) they are VERY beatable. The Spurs could lose Game 3, and still win Game 4 - IF the Rockets shoot like that.

Agreed. People need to understand that with HOU more than any other team there is high variance.

[hater]

We will lose 100%

[MultiTroll]

2003 Spurs about to get tied up 3-3 as Parker goes 0-5 and Mavs lead by 13 going into the 4th.

Super Steve Kerr enters the game. Not only knocks down 4 treys but gets the entry passes into Duncan. Something Parker had be f'ing up all night.

[UZER]

Pop had all fucking year to get Murray some burn.

[DPG21920]

Pop had all fucking year to get Murray some burn.

Murray got injured.

[MultiTroll]

Murray got injured.
Popped cut off Murrays minutes when he was well.
Stop sniffing.

[DPG21920]

Popped cut off Murrays minutes when he was well.
Stop sniffing.

The majority of time he had to play Murray realistically Murray was injured.

[UZER]

Murray got injured.

Please. It was determined before the season even started Murray wasn't going to be part of the playoffs this year. That's why he was never given serious burn.

[MultiTroll]

The majority of time he had to play Murray realistically Murray was injured.
He was available for 60 games this year.
Popped benched him after his kick ass Cleveland game.
Stop sniffing.

[140]

Lucky break for the spurs, tbh.

[DMC]

Do you need everything spelled out for you? I mean hell this is a bad scenario, doomsday shit, this supposed to be your forte.

muh nigga :bobo

[cd98]

The Spurs can make up for a lot of what Parker does with other players. I think what will hurt the most is that Parker and Kawhi were the only two players that could get their own shot consistently when a play broke and the shot clock was running down. That will hurt. So will Parker's dribble penetration that has somehow come back into his game during the playoffs.

[cd98]

Its clear that Harden is not 100% either...

Kawhi will do that to you.

[hater]

Best ball handler, best playmaker, leader on and off the court and 2nd best shooter, and and best penetarting guard we have by far, plus most experienced playoff vet

So whos gonna make up for all that??

[Big Empty]

Forbes coming out party before Dejonte

[DesignatedT]

Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.

[JR3]

Here is the thing - defensively this could actually work in our favor. It's a tough blow. I feel disadvantaged but not totally devastated... we were a good team all year without him playing well. Defensively it allows us to get better defenders on the floor. It's just weird because Parker has stepped up offensively in the playoffs. If someone can step up on offense we will actually be better overall. We definitely lose that second or third option in clutch time though.

[urunobili]

It went from 50-50
To 85% chances of losing it

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs D should improve w/ him out.

Spurs will miss the Tony Parker we've seen lately on the offensive end though.

Spurs still have a shot to win the series, slim shot, but still a shot.

[Splits]

Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.

[SASdynasty!]

Murray takes over dak style. Spurs in 5
Cowboys haven't won a playoff game with Dan tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

He was giving us 22/3/4 Per-36 and his %'s across the board were incredible. 52.6FG%, 57.9 3P%, 100FT%

Second best player on our team these playoffs... against Conley and Beverley, too. Just our fucking luck

[RD2191]

We weren't beating the dubs regardless, especially with the way LMA is playing.

[100%duncan]

Here is the thing - defensively this could actually work in our favor. It's a tough blow. I feel disadvantaged but not totally devastated... we were a good team all year without him playing well. Defensively it allows us to get better defenders on the floor. It's just weird because Parker has stepped up offensively in the playoffs. If someone can step up on offense we will actually be better overall. We definitely lose that second or third option in clutch time though.

Man, on defense its like Parker>>>Mills.

[kaji157]

A lot. He was playing well, being very important for the team.
We still have a little chance, but it's clearly more difficult.

[dabom]

Man, on defense its like Parker>>>Mills.

No its fucking not. Patty still defends the harder assignments because Pop knows he can do it better than Parker. :lol

[100%duncan]

No its fucking not. Patty still defends the harder assignments because Pop knows he can do it better than Parker. :lol

Its ok bro, patty is the better spark/shooter.

[MaNu4Tres]

Patty can't handle an increased workload.

Start him, but keep his minutes where they're at.

Hopefully Bev's ball pressure won't be too much for him for 20-25 minutes oppose to 30-35 minutes.

[dabom]

Its ok bro, patty is the better spark/shooter.

You watch the games like me right? Does Patty guard the tougher assignments? And why us that? I'm not forcing you to think like me. But there is a reason.

[100%duncan]

You watch the games like me right? Does Patty guard the tougher assignments? And why us that? I'm not forcing you to think like me. But there is a reason.
it's ok, you can relax :lol

[wildbill2u]

Murray showed ball hog tendencies early. Wanted to star in every game every minute he was in. Quickly proved he couldn't start as a rookie.

[DaDakota]

As a Rocket's fan I am honestly more worried about Mills and his 3pt shots...
It will have some effect, but I doubt all that much.

Pop will adjust.

DD

[dabom]

it's ok, you can relax :lol

It's not a debate. You arguing it would be bad. :lol

[100%duncan]

It's not a debate. You arguing it would be bad. :lol

Not really. Not in the mood to talk about who's better when the other is done for anyway.

[Trainwreck2100]

as I posted in the game thread this guarantees a series win because the warriors don't play healthy teams

[Clipper Nation]

The Spurs' chances of winning just skyrocketed, tbh.

[superbigtime]

Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.

[hater]

Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.

[Clipper Nation]

Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.
:lol Aggy logic
:lol Aggy takes

[elemento]

It doesn't because San Antonio lacks a replacement. Mills is a 6ft SG, Manu is done and Murray is a freaking rookie.

[TampaDude]

It's time for more Patty THRILLS!!!

Spurs in 6.

[NameLess Scrub]

Trick question!!

Spurs didn't have any chance to win anyway.

Losing Parker is like the icing on the cake and the cruel joke related to how great he was playing. Bet your dog this is over in 5 games, when Rockets capitalize again on the Spurs constantly leaving them open for 3 and clueless-ly standing in the restricted area to guard the 100 floaters HOU shoots per game.

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald‏Verified account @JMcDonald_SAEN · 3m3 minutes ago

Spurs announce it: MRI reveals ruptured left quadriceps tendon for Tony Parker. He will miss the remainder of the playoffs.

[TampaDude]

We just won the 2017 NBA Championship.

[gambit1990]

changing my pick from rockets in 6 to spurs in 6.

[HarlemHeat37]

changing my pick from rockets in 6 to spurs in 6.

:lmao

[kaji157]

A lot, he was being one of the main scorers on the team and was being a consistent contributor.
Still i have hopes we can pull it off.

[SAGirl]

It doesn't because San Antonio lacks a replacement. Mills is a 6ft SG, Manu is done and Murray is a freaking rookie.
Logic says you are right.
Emotionally, I am not ready for it to be over. I think they can adjust how they play, and others can give more than they have been asked to give so far,
but in keeping my hopes up I may be underrating Tony's vet presence and his surprising renaissance production.
Logic says Tony will be missed.

[tmtcsc]

Parker was mostly pretty bad during the regular season with flashes of brilliance but in these playoffs he was probably the Spurs second best player.

Can the Spurs make up for Parker's production with Mills/Murray? If there is a silver lining I hope Murray can really show us something. I still remember that Cleveland game where he was an absolute stud.


I'm sorry to see things end like this for TP and his experience would have definitely trumped anything Murray will provide on the court. However, I have a long memory of TP coming up short so many times in his career that I don't think his absence ruins the Spurs chances of winning it all.

On the other hand, I'm not sure how far this team would have got WITH him anyways. The Spurs' win last night keeps them alive against Houston but GS is looking like the clear cut favorite to win it all.

I've been disappointed with all the isolation plays for Leonard. I get it, he's our best scorer but the offense looks like shit. Aldridge has been bad offensively too.

[tmtcsc]

changing my pick from rockets in 6 to spurs in 6.

You win. That was hilarious.

[SAGirl]

860223498811318272
860216366204416002
860196007249936384

[SAGirl]

860177781476470785

[spursistan]

He was giving us 22/3/4 Per-36 and his %'s across the board were incredible. 52.6FG%, 57.9 3P%, 100FT%

Second best player on our team these playoffs... against Conley and Beverley, too. Just our fucking luck

[TD 21]

Given the way he was playing and the way Aldridge is, obviously significantly. Last night was probably the best he's played in 3 years, too. Even better than the Grizzlies series. He damn near had the burst and finishing ability of his prime or at least late prime.

It doesn't really matter what the rotation is, they don't have a second reliable option, the burden on Leonard is too great and despite the nice response of a performance, the structural issues for defending this team remain.

[sasaint]

Best ball handler, best playmaker, leader on and off the court and 2nd best shooter, and and best penetarting guard we have by far, plus most experienced playoff vet

So whos gonna make up for all that??

He was giving us 22/3/4 Per-36 and his %'s across the board were incredible. 52.6FG%, 57.9 3P%, 100FT%

Second best player on our team these playoffs... against Conley and Beverley, too. Just our fucking luck

Tbh, what team could hope to replace all that - especially in a very tough 2nd round playoff series? Incredible! :wow Playing like that, Tony gave us a good chance. Now? Mills just got promoted to orchestra leader on the Titanic.

[tholdren]

lol spurs in finals.

[Pauleta14]

It depends on Murray imo

Will he step up and grow more quicker than he was supposed to?

His speed, size and defensive skills, could be really helpful for this series and the next one, he actually could bring more than TP would have against the warriors...

[100%duncan]

860177781476470785

Lafaggus :lol

[spurs10]

860177781476470785 That hurts!

[TheDoctor]

860177781476470785
That's fucking huge tbh.

[hater]

Mills just got promoted to orchestra leader on the Titanic.

:lol

[hater]

860177781476470785

Yup. Spurs so far these playoffs were a two man team. Parker and Kawhi

Green and Mills were a very far distant help and then NOONE ELSE

If I had to put money on either a rockets sweep now or a Spurs win Id put it on a rockets sweep

But I will watch the games and hope for a miracle

Maye just maybe Simmons, Green and Gasol will step up their game.

[sasaint]

Yup. Spurs so far these playoffs were a two man team. Parker and Kawhi

Green and Mills were a very far distant help and then NOONE ELSE

If I had to put money on either a rockets sweep now or a Spurs win Id put it on a rockets sweep

But I will watch the games and hope for a miracle

Maye just maybe Simmons, Green and Gasol will step up their game.

Yep. Relying on role players to step up their games to be competitive leaves me with a queasy feeling - especially when one of them is LMA.

[BillMc]

Spurs still win this series if they take 1 of the next 2. If they get swept in Houston, don't think they can win it down 3-1 without Parker. This series will get harder actually as it goes longer as Pop has less options without Parker. Fortunately, Pop is way better at series adjustments compared to D'Antoni.

Spurs win it in 6. :flag:

[gilmor]

they will get swept in houston..

[gambit1990]

changing my pick from rockets in 6 to spurs in 6.

:lmao

You win. That was hilarious.
i wasn't kidding. the spurs are winning this series.

[TheyCallMePro]

Are you kidding me? Losing Parker GUARANTEES the Spurs win this series. 4-1 baby. 4-1.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao All the Porkersuckers who actually thought the Spurs' chances of winning decreased without Porker

[PopTheGOAT]

Chill out. Would've been a blowout with Parker.

[tmtcsc]

i wasn't kidding. the spurs are winning this series.

The funny thing is, I didn't think you were joking. It was still funny.

[james evans]

Trick question!!

Spurs didn't have any chance to win anyway.

Losing Parker is like the icing on the cake and the cruel joke related to how great he was playing. Bet your dog this is over in 5 games, when Rockets capitalize again on the Spurs constantly leaving them open for 3 and clueless-ly standing in the restricted area to guard the 100 floaters HOU shoots per game.
another bandwagon fan exposed. We gotta expose these fake ass fans

[Robz4000]

Gonna wait and see how they look Friday before putting the team to bed. Losing Tony hurts (and pretty much ends any chance they had against the Dubs), but if they can defend better than they did tonight they can find enough offense against this shitty Houston defense.

Basically what happened. Also helps the Spurs found ways to get LMA going. Spurs are in control of the series barring unforseen consequences. Can't see any significant Houston adjustment other than simply hitting threes.

[Pocho La Pantera]

Didn't miss him at all last night, team defended much harder.

[NameLess Scrub]

another bandwagon fan exposed. We gotta expose these fake ass fans

:lol gotta admit I think I saw some effort on taking away those floaters. Still rockets missed some open 3s.

Rockets in 6.

[NameLess Scrub]

Basically what happened. Also helps the Spurs found ways to get LMA going. Spurs are in control of the series barring unforseen consequences. Can't see any significant Houston adjustment other than simply hitting threes.

They can also shoot even more floaters to try to avoid blocks and implement some sort of mid range offense, Morey permitting.

[Clipper Nation]

Chill out. Would've been a blowout with Parker.
Yes, the Spurs would have lost in a blowout with Porker.

[MaNu4Tres]

Not surprised.

Without Parker in the rotation, the overall defense is even better than it was.

Yeah, I said it.

One less guy the opposition can exploit on the defensive end. The past two playoff runs, OKC and Clippers targeted Parker frequently.

I personally love love loved the Kawhi - Green - Simmons back court.

[gambit1990]

i am the most excited i've been since after game 1 against okc last year.

[gambit1990]

people on this site who were acting like there was a death in the family :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

BUMP

Oh wait, we only bump it when we win? :lol retarded Argies lmfao

[tmtcsc]

Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.

https://media4.giphy.com/media/Ci3nCVx952lfG/giphy.gif

[dabom]

No its fucking not. Patty still defends the harder assignments because Pop knows he can do it better than Parker. :lol

They never wanted to switch Patty on Harden.. :lol

[tmtcsc]

changing my pick from rockets in 6 to spurs in 6.

You called it, bro. AND you had me laughing. Double :toast That was as savage a post as I've seen in a long time. Yes, I realize you were serious which makes it even better.

[Pocho La Pantera]

BUMP

Oh wait, we only bump it when we win? :lol retarded Argies lmfao speaking about retards:lol

[DPG21920]

They never wanted to switch Patty on Harden.. :lol

That was the biggest surprise to me. Mills really didn't run an offense well or anything and they had to change a lot (which still worked out ok) but his defense on Harden was fantastic. He was the most disciplined I have ever seen him on defense, played stronger than I had ever seen him and he actually bothered James Harden on numerous occasions. It was a massive wrinkle in the series.

[DPG21920]

You called it, bro. AND you had me laughing. Double :toast That was as savage a post as I've seen in a long time. Yes, I realize you were serious which makes it even better.

Don't encourage this. It was not a post rooted in anything but foolishness. SA didn't win because TP was out anymore than they won because Kawhi was out. The biggest margin of victory wins came with TP in the lineup (game 2) and Kawhi out (game 6).

Don't be a dummy.

[tholdren]

lol spurs in finals.



Harlem heat thought spurs would lose series.... idiot

[gambit1990]

You called it, bro. AND you had me laughing. Double :toast That was as savage a post as I've seen in a long time. Yes, I realize you were serious which makes it even better.
:toast

feels like i've had to wait forever to see this team without parker. definitely enjoying it.

[ducks]

:toast

feels like i've had to wait forever to see this team without parker. definitely enjoying it.

so why ruin it and get cp3?

[gambit1990]

Losing your starting point guard, leading assist man, and 2nd leading scorer?

Yeah, it fucking hurts.

Kawhi is going to have to do more than he has been already by being a playmaker...and Mills, Ginobili, Murray, Anderson, and Simmons are going to have to pick up the slack.


Just look at how important 3PT shooting is and how TP has been the best off the ball 3PT shooter these playoffs for SA. It's big.


We will lose 100%


Spurs have zero chance without Parker. All you faggots got your wish.
:lmao

those reactions vs mine:

changing my pick from rockets in 6 to spurs in 6.
i wasn't worried for a fucking second.

[DPG21920]

Well, you're still an idiot. Losing TP was a big deal. The fact that SA pulled out the OT game is a fine line. But yeah, you're a genius. Spurs had their biggest win of the series with no Kawhi :lmao

[Dex]

:lmao You are reaching here, gambit1990. You seem to be confusing correlation and causation.

But good prediction, nonetheless.

[gambit1990]

But good prediction, nonetheless.
:toast

[HarlemHeat37]

http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=19366888

:lol 9:45 and on..Rockets' coaches "Parker's defense would have helped us in this series"..

[kaji157]

http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=19366888

:lol 9:45 and on..Rockets' coaches "Parker's defense would have helped us in this series"..

That quote from rockets coaches talks a lot about how unprepared they were if one of the things you rely is in the opposing Pg bad defense.

[gambit1990]

http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=19366888

:lol 9:45 and on..Rockets' coaches "Parker's defense would have helped us in this series"..
:lol

i didn't listen but yeah, his defense would have helped them.

tony's defensive rating was 120... which was the 15th best out of the 15 spurs who played in the rockets series. glad we don't have to deal with that going forward.

looking forward to seeing him on the court again. in another team's uniform.

[therealtruth]

:lol

i didn't listen but yeah, his defense would have helped them.

tony's defensive rating was 120... which was the 15th best out of the 15 spurs who played in the rockets series. glad we don't have to deal with that going forward.

looking forward to seeing him on the court again. in another team's uniform.

TP's best defense was always his offense. That's why I never was a fan of his game. If he wasn't giving you anything on offense he didn't really contribute much.

[tholdren]

Harlem heat thought spurs would lose series.... idiot

Tony out this series helps spurs...

once again spurs in finals

[tmtcsc]

Hamper ?

http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/laughing-gifs-jonah-jameson.gif

[DAF86]

Tony played great the 7 and a half games he had on the playoffs but he was pretty mediocre for the rest of the season and the Spurs were better without him during the year. It wasn't really that crazy to think they could get by without him, tbh.