Who here still believes we realistically have a shot at this series?

[sananspursfan21]

I didn't think so coming in. Then came the mass destruction in the first half. Every time the Warriors tried to come back, our guys answered. It looked very sustainable and likely to finish ahead by double digits. So I began to believe. It looks pretty slim but I still kinda think there's a fighters chance. Anybody else? For all the lack of talent and playmaking we complain about a lot, you can't deny this team has some of the most heart of any recent Spurs team I've seen. If Kawhi makes it back game 3, do we have a shot still?

[Darius Bieber]

Game 1 was the best game to win and take control of the series. We've already lost that edge.

Game 1 was great because it's where we could have caught them off-guard, and prior to Zaza being a bitch it worked. It was basically Game 1 of our Rocket series. The Warriors were caught being sluggish and underestimating the Spurs (much like we did Game 1 against Houston). They came alive and won, unlike the Spurs against the Rockets.

Now, the Warriors know what it takes even with Kawhi. I think this series is over, and many did even before Game 1.

[BillMc]

I think we have a realistic shot as long as Kawhi is healthy (or healthy enough to be effective). 2 point loss on the road, no big deal. Forget the comeback. We can obviously play with these guys. Kawhi's health is key.

We can't collapse in later games after blowing a big lead in one ala the Pacers.... Pop and team culture is too strong for that. But we need KL to have a chance. (KL's 2018 MVP campaign starts now.)

[pad300]

If Kawhi is healthy for the remaining games, we have a shot, but not a good one. This was our best shot and it has been wasted. Unlike last series, I do not believe that we can pull one out against GSW sans Kawhi.

[spursistan]

"Its is over and probably in a sweep"..Surprised no thread, yet :lol

Seriously, Kawhi gonna will us to a game at home on bum ankle, and that's about it..

[313]

Assuming they shoot Kawhi up with enough painkillers I feel like we have a chance. We obviously have the ability to win at Oracle, but we've been shaky at home at times this year.

It all depends on if we can protect home court. We can win a game 5 or 7 at Oracle.

[spurtech09]

No doubt I want the Spurs to win but without KL is just to tough for the Spurs.......I can see the Spurs getting one win at home....Warriors in 5.....Maybe the Spurs can prove me wrong again...

[Nathan89]

Kawhi most likely isn't playing till game 3 so our chances to win the series are awful. They are the more talented team. An upset almost certainly included taking game 1 even with healthy Kawhi for all the games.

[BillMc]

Of course playing on an F-upped ankle can lead to permanent damage. Two words: Grant Hill.

That said, Pop and the staff would shut him down and call it a season before eveni risking that. But as this is a re-injury, that shut down could be closer than we think. No way to know.

[davidbowie]

we have a slim shot at winning but i at least take comfort in the fact that we can compete and showed a lot of heart out there. we are not completely outmatched like i thought we would be

realistically coming into this series i just didnt wanna get embarrassed and skull drug. *shrug*

it is what it is . i still have hope

[sananspursfan21]

So it seems like as long as Kawhi returns Tuesday or Saturday, we're really/semi confident this will still be interesting. I agree. If Kawhi is out for the series, our guys take a surprise home game and nothing more.

Kawhi wasnt at full strength today at any time. And he still destroyed. Looks to me like he just needs to be present on the floor.

[baseline bum]

No way Kawhi plays Game 2 with the way he was limping out, carried by Sevening.

[FkLA]

Spurs will fight. They'll win no less than two games, which ain't bad considering they handicapped those lucky faggots two games already.

[sananspursfan21]

Of course playing on an F-upped ankle can lead to permanent damage. Two words: Grant Hill.

That said, Pop and the staff would shut him down and call it a season before eveni risking that. But as this is a re-injury, that shut down could be closer than we think. No way to know.

Yeah, of course career preservation is of utmost importance. Here's to hope!

[TheRemix]

Spurs have to play with the same intesnity they did in the first half for 48 minutes. Even without kawhi this team should've still won when they are up by 20 in the 3rd.
Also, pau cannot play in this series.

[Mugen]

Kawhi is likely out for a game or two, its over tbh. I hope Pop shuts him down.

[Ice009]

I'm that angry right now. I'm not giving up. This is a point where you realize if you're a bitch or not. If you give up, you'll do it over and over again (even in life situations). I'm not giving up at all. Spurs need to fight for it. Keep pushing them hard and see if they will crack. Keep applying the pressure and playing all out and see if they will crack. Just keep going. Don't give up. Keep fighting.

[daslicer]

Kawhi is likely out for a game or two, its over tbh. I hope Pop shuts him down.

Agreed. As much as I hate the Warriors the Spurs can't risk the next 8-10 years of Kawhi's career just to win this series. It's not worth it in the long run.

[spurtech09]

Kawhi is likely out for a game or two, its over tbh. I hope Pop shuts him down.I think its best if KL sits.....Not worth it...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

If the Spurs can miraculously win Game 2 there is hope, but if not there is absolutely no way in hell they win 4 of 5 games over Golden State.

[Spurtacular]

Kawhi would have to heal enough by Game 3, and the Spurs would have to go on a tear. I don't there's a high chance of that. But that's the possible "realistic shot" I see. I guess the post above about winning Game 2 is another avenue; though, I've just sort of already marked Game 2 as an L.

[dav4463]

There is always hope. It's why they play seven.

[FkLA]

I'm that angry right now. I'm not giving up. This is a point where you realize if you're a bitch or not. If you give up, you'll do it over and over again (even in life situations). I'm not giving up at all. Spurs need to fight for it. Keep pushing them hard and see if they will crack. Keep applying the pressure and playing all out and see if they will crack. Just keep going. Don't give up. Keep fighting.

You must go absolute ape shit during games. I mean I do too but you're on another level. Your "intensity" as a fan is ridiculous. :lol

[DMC]

I'm that angry right now. I'm not giving up. This is a point where you realize if you're a bitch or not. If you give up, you'll do it over and over again (even in life situations). I'm not giving up at all. Spurs need to fight for it. Keep pushing them hard and see if they will crack. Keep applying the pressure and playing all out and see if they will crack. Just keep going. Don't give up. Keep fighting.

You're such a trooper, not giving up. That means you'll have to sacrifice some points from your Lonestar card to get more Doritos and salsa, some churros and some leche. You're the special forces of NBA fans. How's your ankle?

[HarlemHeat37]

You must go absolute ape shit during games. I mean I do too but you're on another level. Your "intensity" as a fan is ridiculous. :lol

:lol Ice's rants about Ryan Anderson were classic, tbh..

[HarlemHeat37]

Looking at the biggest upsets in recent history(this would qualify, since the Spurs were +900 underdogs)..

2011 Grizzlies(+400) vs. Spurs- won game 1
2009 Magic(+700) vs. Cavs- won game 1
2007 Warriors(+1400) vs. Mavs- won game 1
2004 Pistons(+400) vs. Lakers- won game 1

[Ice009]

You must go absolute ape shit during games. I mean I do too but you're on another level. Your "intensity" as a fan is ridiculous. :lol

I used to (you're right about that), but now I'm more calm and focused during live ball play during games. I just only go ape shit during timeouts or stoppages in play, or a bad call, but I don't harp on a bad call for too long. I'd actually rather be on the court playing. I think I'd feel better playing rather than watching. I wonder if Tim is feeling the same thing watching some of these games, especially last night's game.

2013 was the ultimate "never let up for a second otherwise it could rip your heart out" type of lesson learned. Gotta stay focused for the full 48. Maybe someone needs to tell the players this. Great first half, but the attention to detail in the second half was pure shit. Obviously Kawhi going out had a lot to do with that.


:lol Ice's rants about Ryan Anderson were classic, tbh..

lol. I'd still punch him in the face even after winning the series. I still don't feel sorry for him losing his girlfriend/fiancee. Well, maybe just a little ;). Either way, when you're trying to beat someone, I didn't feel there is any need/place to feel sorry for him.


Looking at the biggest upsets in recent history(this would qualify, since the Spurs were +900 underdogs)..

2011 Grizzlies(+400) vs. Spurs- won game 1
2009 Magic(+700) vs. Cavs- won game 1
2007 Warriors(+1400) vs. Mavs- won game 1
2004 Pistons(+400) vs. Lakers- won game 1

We had this one. So, what are you thoughts on the rest of the series?

I was pretty confident going into game one. And during the game (up until Kawhi went out), I thought winning this one would put the Spurs in position to push this series to the limit by either winning it in game 6 or at the very least taking it to game 7. This one game may have changed all that though. Freaking horrible change of events.

I hope Kawhi can play in game 2 and if he does play, whether it's game 2 or 3, I hope that he's not limited much by the injury.

[$pursDynasty]

Can the Spurs win a game in this series on the road? today's game is exhibit A that if the Kingslayer can be as healthy as he was at the start of say game 1 then yes. Can the Spurs win there home games against the Dubs? If Kawhi is as healthy as he was to start this game in game three then without a doubt. So to me the trick is concede game 2, use it to see what other bench guys are playable in this series, Davis or Dewayne, and rest Kawhi and Manu. The playoff series don't start until a home team loses so let them start at game 5!

[Ice009]

Can the Spurs win a game in this series on the road? today's game is exhibit A that if the Kingslayer can be as healthy as he was at the start of say game 1 then yes. Can the Spurs win there home games against the Dubs? If Kawhi is as healthy as he was to start this game in game three then without a doubt. So to me the trick is concede game 2, use it to see what other bench guys are playable in this series, Davis or Dewayne, and rest Kawhi and Manu. The playoff series don't start until a home team loses so let them start at game 5!

That's a possible strategy, but I just don't know. I don't think you should be trying to concede any game against the Warriors, but hey, you never know, that might give us the best chance to get back into this series.

[spurtech09]

There is always hope. It's why they play seven.

[ElNono]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oaQBs7yuoo8/maxresdefault.jpg

[urunobili]

Only if Kawhi is back to the level
He showed today by game 3

[Silver&Black Warrior]

I'm that angry right now. I'm not giving up. This is a point where you realize if you're a bitch or not. If you give up, you'll do it over and over again (even in life situations). I'm not giving up at all. Spurs need to fight for it. Keep pushing them hard and see if they will crack. Keep applying the pressure and playing all out and see if they will crack. Just keep going. Don't give up. Keep fighting.

MY NIQQA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*TRAINING DAY GIF*

*2PAC "HIT 'EM UP" PLAYS*

[Chillen]

Spurs can take one in Golden State but they have to play very well. When the Warriors went on a run after the ZaZa/Leonard injury the Spurs let their guard down and it came back to bite them. Without Leonard for game 2 it will be tough but if the Warriors go up 2-0 the Spurs have to hope Kawhi can be healthy for game 3 and win both home games and it's a new series. Though the reality is the Spurs are not a healthy basketball team at full strength right now and the Warriors are. The Spurs have accomplished a heck of a lot with Duncan retiring by making the WCF the first season with Timmy. Lots to be proud of regardless.

[99 Problems]

Shite yer. These guys are suspect. We have guys who lift like Game 6 Rockets.

[Mal]

It`s over. Only chance was with stealing one of first two games. With KL out game 2, there is no chance to do so. Without him, we lack one defender to play against Durant/Curry.

[Arcadian]

<raises hand>


Agreed. As much as I hate the Warriors the Spurs can't risk the next 8-10 years of Kawhi's career just to win this series. It's not worth it in the long run.

:lol 8-10 years? He has an ankle sprain, not gangrene...

[BatManu20]

It's probably over, but that's why you play the games. At the very least, I hope we injure Pachulia for the next series, tbh. And I never wish injury upon anyone. He's the exception.

[mystargtr34]

I used to (you're right about that), but now I'm more calm and focused during live ball play during games. I just only go ape shit during timeouts or stoppages in play, or a bad call, but I don't harp on a bad call for too long. I'd actually rather be on the court playing. I think I'd feel better playing rather than watching. I wonder if Tim is feeling the same thing watching some of these games, especially last night's game.

2013 was the ultimate "never let up for a second otherwise it could rip your heart out" type of lesson learned. Gotta stay focused for the full 48. Maybe someone needs to tell the players this. Great first half, but the attention to detail in the second half was pure shit. Obviously Kawhi going out had a lot to do with that.



lol. I'd still punch him in the face even after winning the series. I still don't feel sorry for him losing his girlfriend/fiancee. Well, maybe just a little ;). Either way, when you're trying to beat someone, I didn't feel there is any need/place to feel sorry for him.

We had this one. So, what are you thoughts on the rest of the series?

I was pretty confident going into game one. And during the game (up until Kawhi went out), I thought winning this one would put the Spurs in position to push this series to the limit by either winning it in game 6 or at the very least taking it to game 7. This one game may have changed all that though. Freaking horrible change of events.

I hope Kawhi can play in game 2 and if he does play, whether it's game 2 or 3, I hope that he's not limited much by the injury.

Cant stand Ryan Anderson either... that shit he does after every made shot where he points to the sky is corny as fuck.. i don't give a fuck what happened in his life. Plus he just has a punchable face.

[21209]

Even had the Spurs won the opening game, I still think the Warriors would have won this series.

The opening win probably would have made the series more interesting.

[DMC]

Cant stand Ryan Anderson either... that shit he does after every made shot where he points to the sky is corny as fuck.. i don't give a fuck what happened in his life. Plus he just has a punchable face.

You think he does that when he fills his gas tank, buys groceries, checks the mail, walks his dog? It's just a show for the fans. Copycat shit. Everyone has a schtick.

[sananspursfan21]

You think he does that when he fills his gas tank, buys groceries, checks the mail, walks his dog? It's just a show for the fans. Copycat shit. Everyone has a schtick.

What if he does :wow

[DMC]

What if he does :wow

That would be creepy as fuck. Imagine he just nutted on a chick's back and then he taps his chest and points to the sky.

[TampaDude]

Even had the Spurs won the opening game, I still think the Warriors would have won this series.

The opening win probably would have made the series more interesting.

Spurs win Game 1, then lose the next 4. That's pretty much the deal here.

No KL, no chance. LeBron must be licking his chops after watching this game, though.

Kang going B2B for the Land, folks.

[mexicanjunior]

Warriors in 4...any chance of making the series competitive was lost yesterday.

[TampaDude]

Warriors in 4...any chance of making the series competitive was lost yesterday.

Yup. Without KL, though, the end is the same. Dubs are going to the Finals.

Go San Antonio Cavs!

[21209]

Spurs win Game 1, then lose the next 4. That's pretty much the deal here.

No KL, no chance. LeBron must be licking his chops after watching this game, though.

Kang going B2B for the Land, folks.

Even had the Spurs won game 1 with no Kawhi injury, I still believe the Warriors would have won this series. The series might have gone gone to 6 or 7 games.
I should have prefaced that in my previous post.

I still think Warriors in 5 games. I believe Kawhi will be back by game 3 and they'll manage to gain a split at home before the Warriors eliminate them a week from Wednesday.
.

[tmtcsc]

In my Spurs homerism - Yes, I believe we have a shot and I'll be watching, cheering for them to win. In my head and realistically? Hell no.

[Phenomanul]

I do.

[sananspursfan21]

In my Spurs homerism - Yes, I believe we have a shot and I'll be watching, cheering for them to win. In my head and realistically? Hell no.

Kinda where I'm at. Seriously, if something crazy happened and our guys magically stole game 2 (maybe 20 pt manu performance?) my head will catch up to my black and silver heart

[Atl Spur]

Our franchise is the most consistent of any EVER in the NBA. Do anyone ever question the patriots? There has been very few times we don't have a chance.

[TampaDude]

Our franchise is the most consistent of any EVER in the NBA. Do anyone ever question the patriots? There has been very few times we don't have a chance.

Giants fans? :lol

[DarrinS]

I think Kawhi's injury will linger.

Doomed, tbh.

Sucks

[bic50]

It`s over. Only chance was with stealing one of first two games. With KL out game 2, there is no chance to do so. Without him, we lack one defender to play against Durant/Curry.
Who knows maybe the Spurs win game 1 and lose the next 4. I expect a different team in game 2. They will atleast be a little more focused

[TampaDude]

I think Kawhi's injury will linger.

Doomed, tbh.

Sucks

Yup. After the glory of 2014, I've been a lot more stoic about the Spurs. Getting #5 really changed things for me. It told me the game hadn't passed the Spurs by, and that more titles probably lay in our future. Right now, KL's health is the most important thing. Don't push it, Pop.

[Seventyniner]

Kawhi's injury is the only reason I don't feel better now than I did after game 1 vs HOU.

[RD2191]

Game 2 really is the series, we ain't taking 4 of 5 from the dubs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

You think he does that when he fills his gas tank, buys groceries, checks the mail, walks his dog? It's just a show for the fans. Copycat shit. Everyone has a schtick.

This is going to sound very class-less but I was so irritated with Ryan Anderson during that Spurs series and his bullshit threes that I hoped everytime he pointed to the sky his dead girlfriend would give him the finger telling him he should have given her more attention when she was alive.

[Big Empty]

We didn't have a chance unless we won out at home. So either way, we need to win both games at home. I don't think we can beat the Warriors now 4-1 after we drop game 2. We NEEDED to steal one at Golden State smh. If we can go into game 5 tied up Is our best hope right now.

[Big Empty]

<raises hand>



:lol 8-10 years? He has an ankle sprain, not gangrene...

[Ice009]

This is not the time to toss in the towel. With or without Kawhi, gotta go even harder in game 2. Do whatever it takes to take that game.

[DarrinS]

Game 2 really is the series, we ain't taking 4 of 5 from the dubs.

And Kawhi probably won't play.

Intentionally or not, Zaza ruined a potentially great WCF.

[MVPCues]

No.:grim:

[Blake]

Series is over in 5

[AztecSpur]

Not if Curry keeps getting open. I guess I don't understand how at times he shoots with no defender around him. If we can't fix that it's over. I know we can win without KL, we've proven that.

[Texas_Ranger]

well if Joel Anthony can break Curry's legs I think there's a chance.... Without Kawhi it'll be over in 4.

[Phenomanul]

Not if Curry keeps getting open. I guess I don't understand how at times he shoots with no defender around him. If we can't fix that it's over. I know we can win without KL, we've proven that.

because many of his open shots from beyond the arc HAVE been consistently created by moving screens.

[mclinejr]

I believe.

[kaji157]

This was spurs in 5 with Kawhi, without him it will be spurs in 6 if he is ready to go next game or a game 7 tossup if he is ready for game 3.
All scenarios considering kawhi can return at least at 80%.

[sananspursfan21]

This was spurs in 5 with Kawhi, without him it will be spurs in 6 if he is ready to go next game or a game 7 tossup if he is ready for game 3.
All scenarios considering kawhi can return at least at 80%.

I love your optimism. Hope you're right :toast

[slacker77]

Spurs have this. Not one doubt in mind. Game 2 will either be close or simply a blowout. Come game 3, these golden boys will be in for a big surprise.

[lebomb]

Not a chance in hell. Going 5-6 with Kawhi. Sweep without him.

[TDomination]

I definitely believe Spurs can win, as long as kawhi be back by game 3.

even if we're down 0-2, i don't care what anyone says, Spurs can take both games at home and make it a best of 3 at that point.

most people saying that even if KL is healthy by game, that we won't win 4 out of 5 against the warriors. That's what everyone says about the team that's up 2-0, especially if it's a top team. But we've seen it happen to our Spurs, we've seen a 73-9 team lose 3 in a row (1/3 of their regular season losses) in one series.

So im definitely not giving up.

As as far as game 2 goes, Since kawhi probably won't play, we need to shoot 65%+ to win. Every open shot needs to be made. And limit turnovers. Control pace. It will obviously be very tough, but will be interesting to watch.

[PopTheGOAT]

The Spurs came back after 6 and damn near pulled off game 7. This is nothing in comparison. We still have a fighting chance if Kawhi returns for 3 and plays the remainder of the series

[Horse]

Kawhi plays and is fairly healthy we can win. Even LA wasn't a pussy as long as Leonard was out there with him. Game one was a good chance to sneak up on them but our size advantage and their lack of rim protection won't change. The fact we were outrebounded after Kawhi went out is why we lost and it's unacceptable. And the truth is if you could give LA Timmy's balls we would sweep these pussies.

[Horse]

Also if we don't have the careless turnovers I don't think they can beat us.

[Poolboy5623]

Also if we don't have the careless turnovers I don't think they can beat us.

Gs has some careless turnovers...but the Spurs? Hell when the Warriors amp up their defense the Spurs can't even get a shot at the hoop.

[jermaine]

Not if Curry keeps getting open. I guess I don't understand how at times he shoots with no defender around him. If we can't fix that it's over. I know we can win without KL, we've proven that.

I feel the same!!! I'm like the 1 lil red nicca you should never be open, is naked!! But the Spurs do that alot. Esp Gasol, Lee, an sometimes Manu.

[poop]

Spurs can still win. Curry is severely overdue for injury as is that whole damn lucky ass team. Even without parker and KL they were one defensive rebound away from winning

[MultiTroll]

Down 0-2 I still think we have a chance.
Kwa needs to be 90% or better duh.
Burrrito Eaters I think will cut their feeding time a little short and show up and make noise in Games 3 and 4. I hope someone chucks a silver dollar in the tunnel and connects with Zazas bird brain container.

CIP Popped may finally go to more Murray along with Dedmon and Bertie. Like he was forced to in Houston 6.

[unleashbaynes]

well if Joel Anthony can break Curry's legs I think there's a chance.... Without Kawhi it'll be over in 4.

Holy shit....i thought everyone was kidding about JA....he really is on our roster :lol

[Horse]

Gs has some careless turnovers...but the Spurs? Hell when the Warriors amp up their defense the Spurs can't even get a shot at the hoop.

And there was no reason for our veteran players to freak out and throw the ball away. Especially LA who is bigger than everyone.

[hater]

If Kawhi comes back in game 3 I have strong belief we win game 3 but lose the series in 5

If he doesnt this will be a sweep

[bklynspursfan]

If Kawhi is back for Game 3... And this team is playing with an edge, I think we have a legit shot.

This is the 3rd time this season we've had a big lead on these guys. We have a mental edge over them it seems...

[hater]

This is the 3rd time this season we've had a big lead on these guys. We have a mental edge over them it seems...

:lol they can basically overcome any lead built by us.

[bklynspursfan]

:lol they can basically overcome any lead built by us.

They can, but it's a lot of work and energy to do so. Like if they did yesterday and Kawhi was there and we still won? That's mentally draining for a team like them.

[DaBears]

:lol they can basically overcome any lead built by us.

Yes but in saying this.. We can in the same respect build a lead on them.. As long as we can keep the lead by the time the horn sounds it doesn't matter to us. Right!

[SAGirl]

Without Kawhi 0
with Kawhi, I am a homer and I believed. It looked really good in the 3rd Q b4 Kawhi was injured... so yea... I believed.

[spurtech09]

I think the Spurs win 1 but that's about it.....But hey maybe the Spurs will prove me wrong.....

[Keepin' it real]

Of course playing on an F-upped ankle can lead to permanent damage. Two words: Grant Hill.

That said, Pop and the staff would shut him down and call it a season before eveni risking that. But as this is a re-injury, that shut down could be closer than we think. No way to know.

May be too late. I think that may be part of the reason Pop is so mad today. He's mad at himself for keeping Kawhi in after his first ankle roll. Hindsight can drive a person mad.

[Proxy]

say things get chippy in G2 and certain players get pissed, KL comes back and the spurs win the two at home.... that's what we can hope for. This is our GNSF hope

[DaBears]

May be too late. I think that may be part of the reason Pop is so mad today. He's mad at himself for keeping Kawhi in after his first ankle roll. Hindsight can drive a person mad.

Lets not forget this is not the 1st time we've been able to get big leads on this team... We have done it before we can do it again... Confidence should not be a factor for the SPURS, they've shown they can do it.. I feel good in the fact that we would have won the game had KL not injured his ankle again. lace up the sneakers and get 1 for the kipper. ::)

[apalisoc_9]

I mean you can hope for a Healthy Kawhi on Saturday.

That's probably the only hope if there was any.

[kaji157]

Curry´s forearm and Durant knee is where our "fouls" should be focused.
TAKE THAT FOR TARGET

[therealtruth]

The Spurs were pretty dominant while Kawhi was playing. Hard to believe that changes if he's healthy. As long as he's available for games 3+ they have chance. The Warriors blew the game open when Curry/Durant went off. If Kawhi's healthy he's limiting one of those guys.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

as a real fan I never count my team out before a series start, regardless of what the media and unknowledgeable people say so to me until they aren't beaten 4 times I still think they have a shot

[sananspursfan21]

So Kawhi is for sure out tomorrow night. Pressure's off role players, time to surprise :ihit

[Duncanforthree]

I'm going full on Parappa the Rappa.

I gotta believe!

[TheDoctor]

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1061/1924/files/Raised_Hand_Emoji.png?9898922749706957214

Me TBH.

[skin27]

Remember klay is not go off yet so expect him to have a good game in one or two of the next 6 games..

[sananspursfan21]

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1061/1924/files/Raised_Hand_Emoji.png?9898922749706957214

Me TBH.

My man...

[tholdren]

I do

[HI-FI]

After seeing Pop's reaction, I still have confidence they can pull off an upset. Even if Kawhi is good to go, it might require a miracle of sorts, but I believe anything can happen.

[Horse]

:lol they can basically overcome any lead built by us.
They did once when we let them off the hook. But they didn't game 1 and wouldn't have Sunday. You don't let the same team continually get up 20 on you if you can stop them.

[Ginobili2Duncan]

Well they aren't winning tonight obviously. But I saw enough good things in the first 27 minutes of Game 1 to make me feel good about games 3 and 4 with Leonard potentially healthy after a week off. It looks like Pop is putting all his eggs in winning both their home games, then the Spurs get another shot at Oracle with the series tied. That's really the best chance at winning this series at this point.

[sananspursfan21]

Well, anyone still hanging in there down 2-0???

[sananspursfan21]

Might as well right? If Kawhi is in, it's not impossible

[slacker77]

Well, anyone still hanging in there down 2-0???


I absolutely know we got this . I so sick of these so called spurs fan not even giving "their team " a chance. Talking shit about their own team . You know what, get the fuck out of here then and join the golden shower warrior site. I'm keeping track of all these little bitches who don't even give our boys a chance . When this series is over and the spurs are hearded to the finals don't even bother changing your tune. If I end up being completely wrong then so..the..fuck..what. I love my team and will fall with them. ALL OF YOU HALF ASS FANS CAN FUCK OFF!! SPURS IN 6!!

[weebo]

I absolutely know we got this . I so sick of these so called spurs fan not even giving "their team " a chance. Talking shit about their own team . You know what, get the fuck out of here then and join the golden shower warrior site. I'm keeping track of all these little bitches who don't even give our boys a chance . When this series is over and the spurs are hearded to the finals don't even bother changing your tune. If I end up being completely wrong then so..the..fuck..what. I love my team and will fall with them. ALL OF YOU HALF ASS FANS CAN FUCK OFF!! SPURS IN 6!!

:lol

[BillMc]

We have a shot ( a long one) but we have to win the next two. The odds of a Lebron-esque comeback if we're down 3-1 are astronomical. GS was beatup and had the Draymond suspension. This year they're healthy and have KD. But that's getting ahead of ourselves.

Win game 3 and go from there. :flag:

[fonzy16]

they only held their serve... not over yet

[Fireball]

its nearly impossible ... Kawhi vs. Durant is a toss-up, but when you rank the remaining players on each team and compare them with each other (#2 vs#2 ... #15 vs. #15) it seems GS has an advantage every time. it might change a bit at home with the role players, but not enough to win both home games. we might get one, but then its over ...

[DaBears]

If KL is good to go being at least as healthy he was at the start of GM#1, then I believe and feel this series should be all tied up leading us to a GM#5.. So I expect we should be all tied up here shortly... All rides on Kl ankles and hopefully he does not reaggravate his injury worse.

I believe SPURS will & can win this series... IF & its a big IF LMA shows up for the remaining games & KL ankles hold up, sprinkle in a bit of spotting of PG in there.

[SpursFan86]

Expecting the Spurs to win 4 out of 5 games against this GS team is just too much...even if Kawhi was 100% healthy. Now that he's likely not going to be 100%? No chance in hell. Sucks, because I think if we stole game 1 and Kawhi doesn't get injured, we had a decent shot. I still think GS was winning this series no matter what, but that completely took away any chance we had.

[DaBears]

Expecting the Spurs to win 4 out of 5 games against this GS team is just too much...even if Kawhi was 100% healthy. Now that he's likely not going to be 100%? No chance in hell. Sucks, because I think if we stole game 1 and Kawhi doesn't get injured, we had a decent shot. I still think GS was winning this series no matter what, but that completely took away any chance we had.

I take it 1 game at a time... Cav's were down 3-1 to GSW last yr.. I am thinking that team was better than this yrs,. So yeah long view 4 of 5 seems daunting, but the next 2 are here.. I think at the very least we can tie it up, puts pressure back on them..

[testies]

Winning 4/5 with a 5'10 dwarf, Lamarsha, 56 year old Pau, 2 D leaguers, Dedmon who should be a security guard or something, doesnt even look like a pro

[hater]

Winning 4/5 with a 5'10 dwarf, Lamarsha, 56 year old Pau, 2 D leaguers, Dedmon who should be a security guard or something, doesnt even look like a pro

Brutal truth bomb tbqh

:lol

[sammy]

I'm still sticking with my Spurs! Spurs will win! Spurs in 6!:toast

[UZER]

Spurs be like...


Q_iKfGBaoGw

[Ice009]

I do.

[DisAsTerBot]

:tu

[DaBears]

Spurs be like...


Q_iKfGBaoGw

I couldn't have said it any better.... Long live the KingSlayer & our SPURS.. Go SPURS.
:flag:

[$pursDynasty]

If we have the Game 1 pre injury KingSlayer, hell yes, just need game 3, then if we get game 4, Kerr's back will go out, and the Dub's butts will get tight with visions of LBJ and 3-1 running through their heads. Without Kawhi nothing but a broom however.

[xellos88330]

Of course there is a chance. That is why the games are played. I think the Spurs chances are pretty damn good tbh. The long break between games 2 and 3 helps. Kawhi should be fine I hope. If so and he plays well and the Spurs wind up repeating game 1 w/o injury, then the Spurs may have the edge.

[sananspursfan21]

Of course there is a chance. That is why the games are played. I think the Spurs chances are pretty damn good tbh. The long break between games 2 and 3 helps. Kawhi should be fine I hope. If so and he plays well and the Spurs wind up repeating game 1 w/o injury, then the Spurs may have the edge.

Always like what you've got to say :toast

[Horse]

We certainly can win with a healthy Kawhi no doubt in my mind. Thing that scares me is the nba is very close to a ratings bananza with the tie-breaker. Don't think they won't push it to happen.

[xellos88330]

Always like what you've got to say :toast

:bobo

[playbonner15]

Reverse sweep incoming..and then the league will fuck the spurs and let gsw win :lol

[DaBears]

What's the point in playin if this game is rigged. :bang

[Poolboy5623]

We certainly can win with a healthy Kawhi no doubt in my mind. Thing that scares me is the nba is very close to a ratings bananza with the tie-breaker. Don't think they won't push it to happen.

Imagine the hype around game 1, when GS and CLE both come in at 12-0..

[Spurs 4 The Win]

It is in the NBA's best interest to get some eyeballs on the WCF, refs should certainly favor us in Game 3 and 4 and then they will get monster ratings if its 2-2 going back to GS with a healthy Kawhi. This series still has the potential to be the best series of the playoffs.

[stu scotts eye]

What's the point in playin if this game is rigged. :bang

STOP. You sound like a dumbass rox fan

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Remember when Ibaka came back for OKC and they got the series to 2-2 against us. Look for a similar effect here.

[skulls138]

Holy crap we need to have a healthy Kawhi Leonard to beat the GSW. That would be the fucking ultimate. You know Cleveland beat the Celtics so bad because Kawhi is hurt right? Lebron doesn't think he will face his nemesis and his mouth is watering.

[Ice009]

We certainly can win with a healthy Kawhi no doubt in my mind. Thing that scares me is the nba is very close to a ratings bananza with the tie-breaker. Don't think they won't push it to happen.

Tie breaker between the Cavs and Warriors? They'd also make a lot of money if the Spurs come back and tie up the series and push it to a 6 or 7 game series. The ECF probably won't make them much money or have high ratings.

[Poolboy5623]

So now we're banking on the refs and a "healthy Kawhi?" ��*♂️

[Horse]

Tie breaker between the Cavs and Warriors? They'd also make a lot of money if the Spurs come back and tie up the series and push it to a 6 or 7 game series. The ECF probably won't make them much money or have high ratings.
Sure but you can believe there's no way they let us win a close game 6 or 7. Also the idea of 2 undefeated teams meeting in the finals must arouse them very much.

[NameLess Scrub]

Even if Kawhi came back at 100% (he won't), Spurs have like 0.00001% chance. Game 1 was too important.

[Ice009]

Even if Kawhi came back at 100% (he won't), Spurs have like 0.00001% chance. Game 1 was too important.

I'm not giving up, you can if you want. The Cavs were in a worse situation than we currently are, and they came back and won it.

If Kawhi is healthy enough to play, we can at least come back and tie it up.

[Russ]

Winning this series might be the biggest accomplishment of any Spurs team (even more than any of the five titles).

Commentators are already getting into the subtleties of the Cav-Warriors series -- not even bothering to say "if" those teams advance.

[SilverSpur]

Win the next two at home and let's see what happens.

[Spursmania]

Winning this series might be the biggest accomplishment of any Spurs team (even more than any of the five titles).

Commentators are already getting into the subtleties of the Cav-Warriors series -- not even bothering to say "if" those teams advance.

Agreed

[jbspurs]

It`s over. Only chance was with stealing one of first two games. With KL out game 2, there is no chance to do so. Without him, we lack one defender to play against Durant/Curry.

We had the mismatch in our favor with Simmons guarding Curry and Kawhi on Durant. Now, Simmons have to guard Durant again, a mismatch in favor of Warriors. I was still confident even down 2-0 until I saw the news about Kawhi this morning. This is really sad for Spurs fans..

[Mal]

We had the mismatch in our favor with Simmons guarding Curry and Kawhi on Durant. Now, Simmons have to guard Durant again, a mismatch in favor of Warriors. I was still confident even down 2-0 until I saw the news about Kawhi this morning. This is really sad for Spurs fans..

We had a shot with healthy Kawhi, and game 1. But then caucasian troglodyte had best moment of his career.

[sananspursfan21]

Aaaaaaaand Kawhi is listed as out :pctoss:pctoss:pctoss

[Spurtacular]

Kawhi looked great in Game 1 after the first few minutes when the ankle was presumably no longer stiff. But when he hobbled so horridly after just barely stepping on his teammate's foot, Oaf Pachulia smelled blood in the water. League didn't do shit.

To channel my inner Pop: And you're asking me if we believe we have a realistic shot in this series?

[NameLess Scrub]

So yeah.. Kawhi's out.

[cd98]

Absent a GSW injury, they will win it all. Lol at people impressed with Cavs beating the Celtics, who the Spurs could beat without Kawhi. Sad that Kawhi can't make this Spurs series more interesting. But using "realistic" as the standard, it is unrealistic that the Spurs will win a game, let alone the series.

[SpursforSix]

Kawhi looked great in Game 1 after the first few minutes when the ankle was presumably no longer stiff. But when he hobbled so horridly after just barely stepping on his teammate's foot, Oaf Pachulia smelled blood in the water. League didn't do shit.

To channel my inner Pop: And you're asking me if we believe we have a realistic shot in this series?

It sucks. The two games this year when both teams played full rosters, GSW couldn't cover Leonard.

One and a half games that is.

[sananspursfan21]

Ok. So if, and I mean IF, Spurs somehow pulled this game off, I wonder if Kawhi returns game 4....

[kaji157]

Ok. So if, and I mean IF, Spurs somehow pulled this game off, I wonder if Kawhi returns game 4....

Of course not. But i really don't see the spurs being able to defend Durant without Kawhi. We will lose tonight because pop decided to.

[$pursDynasty]

What's more embarrassing than 3-1? 3-0, with Kiwi coming back, I'm just saying

[jbspurs]

We had a shot with healthy Kawhi, and game 1. But then caucasian troglodyte had best moment of his career.

The real MVP!