Who is excited?

[redskinfan]

about this 4 game win streak? I for one am not. They have been beating the sorry teams all year by barely hanging on in the fourth quarter, yeah they beat the Pistons but i think Detroit was already on all star break when the Spurs got them! When and if they can beat a top team in the west then maybe I will change my tune btu I just dont see it. What do yall think????

[Solid D]

I think that the Spurs will be fortunate if they are in the opposite bracket from the Mavs in the playoffs and the Spurs can defend well enough to get to the WCFs.

[redskinfan]

Yeah you are right the spurs just dont have the athletes that Dallas has

[MajorMike]

I think we should thank you for posting another useless thread.

[redskinfan]

I think we should thank you for posting another useless thread.

Your welcome asshat

[midgetonadonkey]

So what you are saying is that CaptMike wears an ass as a hat?

[redskinfan]

his hat is his ass or his ass is his hat either one fits.

[bus driver]

:hang I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing!

[redskinfan]

:hang I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing!

I hear the radio guys on the ticket getting excited about these wins but they havent beat a top team since november

[midgetonadonkey]

his hat is his ass or his ass is his hat either one fits.

But how is that physically possible?

[Kermit]

But how is that physically possible?
i've seen it done.

[Solid D]

If the playoffs started today, Dallas (1) would play either GS or NO/OKC (8). In the same bracket Utah (4) and Houston (5) would play each other. San Antonio would have to deal with the Lakers and then the winner of PHX v. Denver.

1. Dallas .833
2. Phoenix .759
3. San Antonio .673
4. Utah .660
5. Houston .642
6. LA Lakers .545
7. Denver .500
8. Golden State .473
8. N.O./OKC .473

[101A]

If the playoffs started today, Dallas (1) would play either GS or NO/OKC (8). In the same bracket Utah (4) and Houston (5) would play each other. San Antonio would have to deal with the Lakers and then the winner of PHX v. Denver.

1. Dallas .833
2. Phoenix .759
3. San Antonio .673
4. Utah .660
5. Houston .642
6. LA Lakers .545
7. Denver .500
8. Golden State .473
8. N.O./OKC .473

That's about as good as you could hope as a Spur's fan. Houston and Dallas are the toughest match-ups, IMO.

[redskinfan]

The only way for Spurs as I see it is a injury hitting Dallas or Phx I wouldnt want it that way though would be like the 99 championship

[SequSpur]

Wtf?

[redskinfan]

wtf2?

[AFBlue]

If the playoffs started today, Dallas (1) would play either GS or NO/OKC (8). In the same bracket Utah (4) and Houston (5) would play each other. San Antonio would have to deal with the Lakers and then the winner of PHX v. Denver.

1. Dallas .833
2. Phoenix .759
3. San Antonio .673
4. Utah .660
5. Houston .642
6. LA Lakers .545
7. Denver .500
8. Golden State .473
8. N.O./OKC .473

However it shakes out, the most likely course through the Western Conference (and to the Championship since the Leastern conference won't put up a fight) ultimately goes through Dallas and Phoenix...so the first round matchup is essentially irrelevant.

On the topic at hand, the Spurs have issues that can be masked or overlooked over a few-game stretch, but I guarantee those weaknesses will be exposed in a prolonged series versus a top-echelon Western Conference playoff team. I am not excited about the win streak, nor do I think it means the team has "turned a corner".

Sadly enough, reality will hit hard come playoff time. I'm bracing now...

[Spurminator]

Well, I'm not unhappy about it...

[redskinfan]

I am happy they are winning as well,I just am not feeling that great about it.
I wished they would have gotten younger on the wing where our comp. has youth

[Solid D]

However it shakes out, the most likely course through the Western Conference (and to the Championship since the Leastern conference won't put up a fight) ultimately goes through Dallas and Phoenix...so the first round matchup is essentially irrelevant.

On the topic at hand, the Spurs have issues that can be masked or overlooked over a few-game stretch, but I guarantee those weaknesses will be exposed in a prolonged series versus a top-echelon Western Conference playoff team. I am not excited about the win streak, nor do I think it means the team has "turned a corner".

Sadly enough, reality will hit hard come playoff time. I'm bracing now...

Every series in a playoff bracket is important. Injuries and upsets happen. Case in point, Joe Johnson gets whacked going to the basket by Jerry Stackhouse and gets his face broken. The loss of a hot Joe Johnson didn't keep the Suns from beating Dallas but it allowed Bruce Bowen the luxury of focusing on Marion and the Spurs moved on to play Detroit. Stuff happens. Rounds 1 and 2 are not irrelevant.

[TDMVPDPOY]

what goes up must come down....spurs are going to lose the next game

[AFBlue]

Every series in a playoff bracket is important. Injuries and upsets happen. Case in point, Joe Johnson gets whacked going to the basket by Jerry Stackhouse and gets his face broken. The loss of a hot Joe Johnson didn't keep the Suns from beating Dallas but it allowed Bruce Bowen the luxury of focusing on Marion and the Spurs moved on to play Detroit. Stuff happens. Rounds 1 and 2 are not irrelevant.

See you're point and agree that injuries can play a role (as it might with D-Wade possibly undergoing season-ending surgery)...

But without relying on a hypothetical injury to a key player on one of the two teams I believe can beat the Spurs in a prolonged series (Dal/Phx), the Spurs will have their weaknesses exposed and stand little chance of winning....that was my point.

It doesn't matter if the Spurs get past round one or round two if they indeed have to face a healthy Phoenix or Dallas team, they are clearly the underdog...

[remingtonbo2001]

I'm not sure how to explain this, but anyways. I have a strong sense Houston will upset Dallas in the 2nd round. It's real eiree. I see Dirk missing shots. The Tree will over-power The Dirt. I guess I'll call it then, Houston over Dallas in the 2nd Round.

[samikeyp]

Wins are always good....let's just see if they can string a few more together.

[thispego]

this feels kinda like when manu had his 48 points game vs phoenix in 05. If he turns the corner the spurs are a whole new team

[SPURS vs NBA media]

about this 4 game win streak? I for one am not. They have been beating the sorry teams all year by barely hanging on in the fourth quarter, yeah they beat the Pistons but i think Detroit was already on all star break when the Spurs got them! When and if they can beat a top team in the west then maybe I will change my tune btu I just dont see it. What do yall think????


Another unhappy so called SPURS FAN

[hater]

redskinfans are losers as you can see here

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I'm still hung up with Midge. What kind of god forsaken navy is Capt. Mike a part of that they make him wear an ass for a hat?

As for the original issue, I can't get excited just yet. I've been hurt before. However feel free to bump this thread and crow a little if it turns into a 12-15 win streak.

[ArgSpursFan]

I hear the radio guys on the ticket getting excited about these wins but they havent beat a top team since november

what about Detroit?
not a top team?

[AFBlue]

what about Detroit?
not a top team?

To me...

Top team = Team that is supposedly better than the Spurs

So no, the Pistons are not a top team. Until the Spurs knock off Phoenix and/or Dallas while they're at full capacity, I would say the Spurs will not beat a "top team".

[ArgSpursFan]

To me...

Top team = Team that is supposedly better than the Spurs

So no, the Pistons are not a top team. Until the Spurs knock off Phoenix and/or Dallas while they're at full capacity, I would say the Spurs will not beat a "top team".

good point.But still think to beat the Pistons on the road was a big boost for the guys.
And the hawks game was a big boost for Manu as well,to get in his zone,and bild some self confidence.

[AFBlue]

good point.But still think to beat the Pistons on the road was a big boost for the guys.
And the hawks game was a big boost for Manu as well,to get in his zone,and bild some self confidence.

It was good to see Manu dominate the Hawks (especially in person :D ), but the rest of the Spurs' games left alot to be desired. The Pistons win was good, and I enjoyed the smothering defense against the Nuggets, but I'm wary of saying the Spurs have "turned the corner" and are "rounding into shape". Taking a wait-and-see approach...

[ArgSpursFan]

It was good to see Manu dominate the Hawks (especially in person :D ), but the rest of the Spurs' games left alot to be desired. The Pistons win was good, and I enjoyed the smothering defense against the Nuggets, but I'm wary of saying the Spurs have "turned the corner" and are "rounding into shape". Taking a wait-and-see approach...

but ,I´m just saying that I´m excited about the spurs,thats all.I know there´s a big diference between being excited tham to think that we already turned the corner.(but we´re close though)

[LilMissSPURfect]

If it don't excite you to watch the spurs then why watch? maybe reruns of 3s company or different strokes will do it for ya????hmmmidunno

Yes, I am excited to watch the spurs
Yes, I still think experience and COMPOSURE prevails....(even though dallas broke through last year...(manu's lack of composure) dallas still had and probably still will have composure issues....(can only learn from mistakes)

in the end if YOU already know the outcome why stay? ITS called HOPE and HOPE is what the PLAYOFFS are about! If it isn't in the cards....GREAT SEASON" C YA next YEAR SCUMBAGS" otherwise

I BACK THE MEN IN BLACK!

GO SPURS!

[Testing]

If the Spurs were losing these same games than everyone would be in an uproar....so doesn't that mean that the wins are just as valuable?

[George Gervin's Afro]

If the Spurs were losing these same games than everyone would be in an uproar....so doesn't that mean that the wins are just as valuable?


To logical for some people.

[redskinfan]

what about Detroit?
not a top team?


Detroit was already in all-star break mode. Lets face it Spurs beat Nets-no kidd,Pistons-already on break thinking bout Vegas, Nuggets-dysfunctional group I must say and Hawks nuff said about them. I love my Spurs just as much as everyone and hope the corner has been turned but I wont let myself get too excited cause they have beaten no one good the past 2 months.

[redskinfan]

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1/23/02: Ass Hat - n.

A hat that fits on an ass.
It is what YOU are, you damned ass hat!

[AFBlue]

If the Spurs were losing these same games than everyone would be in an uproar....so doesn't that mean that the wins are just as valuable?

It's about expectations...

I'm glad that the Spurs are winning these games and I enjoy seeing them do well, but I'm not ready to say that they have "turned the corner" nor am I willing to say the Spurs can win a 7-game series against the Mavs/Suns.

If the Spurs were losing these games, I'd have a tough time saying the Spurs could win a 7 game series against the Lakers/Nuggets....

[ArgSpursFan]

It's about expectations...

I'm glad that the Spurs are winning these games and I enjoy seeing them do well, but I'm not ready to say that they have "turned the corner" nor am I willing to say the Spurs can win a 7-game series against the Mavs/Suns.

If the Spurs were losing these games, I'd have a tough time saying the Spurs could win a 7 game series against the Lakers/Nuggets....

you think the spurs are better or worst tham last year?
cause last year Dallas got away with it only cause of a bad foul.
I really think that it´ll be a VERY close series between Dallas and SA,closer tham last year.

[redskinfan]

you think the spurs are better or worst tham last year?
cause last year Dallas got away with it only cause of a bad foul.
I really think that it´ll be a VERY close series between Dallas and SA,closer tham last year.


The Spurs bench is one year older and showing it right now.I hope Manu can make up for that foolish foul last year and the Team rides his ass all the way!!!

[AFBlue]

you think the spurs are better or worst tham last year?
cause last year Dallas got away with it only cause of a bad foul.
I really think that it´ll be a VERY close series between Dallas and SA,closer tham last year.

Tough to say whether they are better or worse. Tim Duncan being healthy instantly makes them better, but the Spurs haven't solved (IMO) the backup PG spot that bit them last year, and I'm not convinced as of yet that Elson/Oberto is an upgrade over Rasho/Nazr. I'd lean toward saying the Spurs are marginally better, but the Mavs and Suns are markedly better, which makes them the favorites....

[GrandeDavid]

To me, Spurs basketball truly starts to take shape around the beginning of March. Usually its because the influx of Tim's supporting cast needs time to gel. Its almost March, so I'm excited.

[AFBlue]

To me, Spurs basketball truly starts to take shape around the beginning of March. Usually its because the influx of Tim's supporting cast needs time to gel. Its almost March, so I'm excited.

This is the one thing I'm optomistic about. It seems that role players like Bonner and Elson have really not had the opportunity to develop that chemistry with the other players because of various injuries, etc. I think both could be pivotal to the Spurs' success down the stretch and in the playoffs depending on how they develop next to the big 3.

[mikejones99]

Of course Spurs should be excited. They are gonna win 90% the rest of the year and the playoffs are anyone's guess with 5 teams still alive. Kill Seattle next.

[GrandeDavid]

This is the one thing I'm optomistic about. It seems that role players like Bonner and Elson have really not had the opportunity to develop that chemistry with the other players because of various injuries, etc. I think both could be pivotal to the Spurs' success down the stretch and in the playoffs depending on how they develop next to the big 3.

Phat Tony, having said what I said and you said, I'm sure you agree that the absolute key to this team is health. You mentioned Bonner and Elson...those guys MUST not go down again. We need some luck!

But as long as Tim, Manu and Tony are good to go, it'll be freakin WAR for any opponent come playoff time.

[ArgSpursFan]

Phat Tony, having said what I said and you said, I'm sure you agree that the absolute key to this team is health. You mentioned Bonner and Elson...those guys MUST not go down again. We need some luck!

But as long as Tim, Manu and Tony are good to go, it'll be freakin WAR for any opponent come playoff time.

Sure thing

[GrandeDavid]

ArgSpursFan, I hope you are enjoying your country's sports, brother (or sister), because you deserve it. Argentina has a much smaller population than the U.S., Brazil, etc. yet sits among the elite in two major sports. What's more is Argentinian athletes are class acts as well. Not bad at all!

[ArgSpursFan]

ArgSpursFan, I hope you are enjoying your country's sports, brother (or sister), because you deserve it. Argentina has a much smaller population than the U.S., Brazil, etc. yet sits among the elite in two major sports. What's more is Argentinian athletes are class acts as well. Not bad at all!

thanx bro,my respect to you too.
BTW,brother no sis.

[ArgSpursFan]

To me, Spurs basketball truly starts to take shape around the beginning of March. Usually its because the influx of Tim's supporting cast needs time to gel. Its almost March, so I'm excited.

me too,I think the spurs just need to play consistently for 48 mins for the rest of the reg season,like they played vs. the Pistons,Nuggets and Wizzards these last couple of weeks, and them they´ll be just fine for a playoff run.

[dbestpro]

The record or personnel issues at this point are a moot issue. Winning these past 4 games is not the issue either. It is the way they win that tells you something is different. I watched the Denver game and it was the first time this year that the main players played hard and physical defense. It was awsome to see that again. If they come with type of energy the rest of the way. No team will stop them.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm very excited. What are you going to do about it?

[ArgSpursFan]

I'm very excited. What are you going to do about it?

Just laugh,like I usually do when you run out of pointless arguments. :lmao

[ChumpDumper]

I stand by my pointless arguments, which is more than you can say.

Whatever.

[ArgSpursFan]

I stand by my pointless arguments, which is more than you can say.

Whatever.

I can DO more tham what I can say actually.So yes you´re about something once.

[redskinfan]

OK Dammitt I am getting excited now i watched the whole game with Houston and am starting to feel good.I am seeing that step on their throats when they are down mentallity and I love it. 3rd best team in west is now looking solid. Look out Suns cause the SPURS are rolling now!!

[SRJ]

I´m excited about the spurs

"You're excited? Feel these nipples!"

[RC's Boss]

My balls have an itchy feeling!

[redskinfan]

My balls have an itchy feeling!


TRY CAMAY soap it doesnt make them itch :clap

[Clutch20]

Intensity - check
Execution- check
Clearly defined roles - blurry (still in flux)
Rebounds - lone ranger
Perimeter defense - on and off
shotclock viols - down for now
Overall defense - developing in right direction (no easy layups, please!)
turnovers - improving
offense - adequate (feeding off of defense)
attitude - killa

Just my opinion!

[wildbill2u]

I'm sure the strategy laid out by Pop was to get on the Rockets early because of their late arrival. And they did. Swarming defense with lots of energy early and it carried over late.

A couple of times, Elson even looked like he knew the system and came over to help. We can be very tough when we play with that kind of defensive energy.

Excited? I'm starting to stand up.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Intensity - check
Execution- check
Clearly defined roles - blurry (still in flux)
Rebounds - lone ranger
Perimeter defense - on and off
shotclock viols - down for now
Overall defense - developing in right direction (no easy layups, please!)
turnovers - improving
offense - adequate (feeding off of defense)
attitude - killa

Just my opinion!


That rebounding one is our weakpoint right now I think. Especially on the offensive glass. When shots aren't falling we've got to be able to grab some O boards and I don't see us doing much of that. We'll need it in grind it out playoff games.