Is this the end of the Spurs as we know them?

[tlongII]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?

[SpurYank]

I can't believe this post! You've written them off already, as a Spurs fan, while the majority of sportswriters who know their basketball are picking them to win it all.

Only in San Antonio.

[mardigan]

Even if they lose tonights game I wouldnt count them out. But Im praying to God that they win tonight.

[Dave McNulla]

on the bandwagon of life, you are either on or off. if you're not sure then i'll push you off.

what's with all the quitters today? can't you just hide in your bathroom?

[ducks]

if they lose in the first round
you have to look at your roster and see if you could trade in the offseason to improve

[leemajors]

I can't believe this post! You've written them off already, as a Spurs fan, while the majority of sportswriters who know their basketball are picking them to win it all.

Only in San Antonio.

tlong is not a spurs fan. :lol

[mathbzh]

if they lose in the first round
you have to look at your roster and see if you could trade in the offseason to improve
Win or lose you have to look at your roster and see if you could trade in the offseason to improve.

[FromWayDowntown]

I can't believe this post! You've written them off already, as a Spurs fan, while the majority of sportswriters who know their basketball are picking them to win it all.

Only in San Antonio.

Uh, tlong isn't in San Antonio (as far as I know) and he claims he isn't a Spurs fan.

I think there's some truth to the notion that tonight's game is a huge one for the Spurs. Thinking that this is going to be a 5 gamer because it was a 5 gamer 2 years ago strikes me as wishful thinking. Losing game 1 in this series means the Spurs are now playing with fire. Denver believes it can get Game 2 and can play without much pressure tonight knowing that even if they lose tonight, they've seized home court, at least for the moment. I do think that the Spurs will play better tonight than they did in Game 1 and I think that if better play translates into a win, whether the win is decisive or close, the momentum will be huge going into Denver, where the Spurs will just need to get one to take back HCA.

It's a big game and while I don't know that a loss would be the death knell for the Spurs franchise in the Duncan era, I'm certain that we're getting closer and closer to that inevitable point.

[Spurminator]

I wouldn't write them off if they went down 0-2, but I would write off my getting any work done tomorrow before 2pm.

[bdictjames]

Stop worrying about the Spurs and start worrying about the Blazers. They're in deep shit right now, just like in the 5 or so past years. When was the last time you guys had a shot at the title? Clyde Drexler era?

If Nuggets do win, then it wont be a blowout. If its a blowout, Spurs chances are very bleak.

[johngateswhiteley]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?

will this be the end of your idiotic posts?...i think no.

[DarrinS]

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/2006/07/gay15.jpg

[ducks]

Win or lose you have to look at your roster and see if you could trade in the offseason to improve.
I agree howver you lose in the first round
you might think about trading on of the big three

[ducks]

speaking of denver be interstign what happens to BLAKE

[jmard5]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?

End already? I thought one team has to win 4 games to win the series. :rolleyes

[silk]

it's astonishing to see how most of you fails to produce a smart answer or even to just read the first post. There's a real decline in spurs fans also ^^

[Snake]

speaking of denver be interstign what happens to BLAKE

He's fine http://s4.images.proboards.com/huh.gif

If the Spurs lose, it's far from over. Dallas was 0-2 against Houston at home 2 yrs ago, and they won in 7. Nuggets must remember that.

[ashbeeigh]

I will remember this thread every series we win. And I will bump it. Book it. Even if tlong doesn't claim to be a Spurs fan.

[Extra Stout]

Darrin, your sig is disturbing. A girl that young should not have granny-saggage going on, and she certainly shouldn't be flaunting it.

[hater]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?

yes all things must come to an end. dont' discount the mighty Spurs yet. big 3 are still in their prime

[Sportcamper]

Who are the Big-3?

[ducks]

He's fine http://s4.images.proboards.com/huh.gif

If the Spurs lose, it's far from over. Dallas was 0-2 against Houston at home 2 yrs ago, and they won in 7. Nuggets must remember that.
is he not a fa after this season

[Budkin]

This post = hilarious.

[Man of Steel]

Man, I hate these threads.

Hate 'em.

Hate 'em.

Hate 'em.

Look--

The Spurs know what went wrong in game one. Everything that went wrong is correctable.

1. Out of rhythm and rusty due to not playing for an eternity showed up by the big three missing wide-open lay-ups and uncontested shots they normally make with their eyes closed;

2. Falling in love with stupid jump shots instead of going to the rim. Free throw disparity was huge--you don't get to the line when you jack up stupid jumpers.

3. Getting down the court faster. The clock was a real enemy, resulting in bad jump shots with 2 or 3 seconds left on the shot clock.

4. Clamping down on one of the Nuggets's big two. (No--Nene is not a big three--one good game does not make one a star). They don't have to shut down both Iverson and Carmelo--just one. They both scored 30 and 31 points. If I had to guess, it will be a tough night for Carmelo tonight.

Can people please stop with this shitty, the sky is falling crap.

If you're a Spurs fan--get some balls.

If you're a troll--

FUCK OFF!

[Man of Steel]

Darrin, your sig is disturbing. A girl that young should not have granny-saggage going on, and she certainly shouldn't be flaunting it.


I 'm in love with that Sig--don't you dare change anything.

[easjer]

End of the Spurs? Doubt it. If we hadn't made the playoffs or only barely made it, perhaps. But the efforts are there to work towards our transition time, which will truly be this offseason on. The trick is to try and maintain quality during transition. Hopefully, the FO can get it done.

So even if we lose this series, I'm not that concerned. Shrug.

[Jimcs50]

:depressed


Alas, yes it is over.

Funeral arrangements pending.

[Cry Havoc]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?


Obviously someone wasn't watching the Finals last year, or the Suns series against L.A.

I'd rather be down 2-0 than 3-1.

[florige]

Even if they lose tonights game I wouldnt count them out. But Im praying to God that they win tonight.


Truthfully, I would not be the least bit surprised if we were to lose tonight. I know Denver will be playing hard if not harder that they did in game one. But this is my prediction, I think that we lose tonight and everyone will start writing us off saying that we are washed up and this and that, and Denver will be feeling like they are the Kings of the world, then boom I think we beat them four straight. I REALLY hope we do win tonight though, but if not I'm still confident that Denver can't win 4 games against SA.

[LakerLanny]

The Spurs will win tonight and win this series in 6 games

[DarrinS]

The Spurs will win tonight and win this series in 6 games


Laker fans have more faith than Spurs fan. Who would've thunk it?

[cheguevara]

The Spurs will win tonight and win this series in 6 games

you got that right.

and the lakers will get next 2 in LA(serious)

[Cry Havoc]

I know Denver will be playing hard if not harder that they did in game one.


Just like Melo said, "We have to play as hard as we did in Game 1, but harder." :dramaquee

[LakerLanny]

you got that right.

and the lakers will get next 2 in LA(serious)

Now you are just trying to be nice!

Maybe if Kobe goes for 60+, they win one. I don't see them winning more than 1 game vs PHX.....and it will take a huge game by Kobe to even get the 1.

[DarrinS]

Now you are just trying to be nice!

Maybe if Kobe goes for 60+, they win one. I don't see them winning more than 1 game vs PHX.....and it will take a huge game by Kobe to even get the 1.


It's not Kobe's fault. He just needs some better teammates.

[florige]

It's not Kobe's fault. He just needs some better teammates.


Yeah his supporting cast is freakin awful. And some of the shots Odom takes really makes me scratch my head. And if Kwame Brown had went to college I'm confident that he wouldn't had been a draft pick.

[tlongII]

*bump*

[ShoogarBear]

If the Spurs lose, then Kevin Pritchard will pull the trigger on the trade of Beno-for-Roy, Aldridge, and a first-rounder.

[ginobili fan]

yeah I agree tonight is THE NIGHT ,it is the most important game of the serie,and even though the spurs win I'm scared they couldn't pass this round.

[tlongII]

If the Spurs lose, then Kevin Pritchard will pull the trigger on the trade of Beno-for-Roy, Aldridge, and a first-rounder.

Silly Bear.

[dbreiden83080]

If they lose tonight they can still win the series. We are not playing an experienced team or a team that is nearly as good as the Suns or Mavs who we know the Spurs can play with. They won't lose tonight but i can see them going to Denver and winning both games.

[ArgSpursFan]

SA is still alive this season.No reazon to freak out at all.The big 3 is in better shape tham last year,and Denver aint gonna stop us.
So,stop crying and bitching ,it was just one loss.End of it.

[PerforatedNeckline]

http://www.photodump.org/stored13/endisnearbig.jpg

please, tlong! tell us what we can do to save ourselves! do we still have time to repent?

[LakerLanny]

:depressed


Alas, yes it is over.

Funeral arrangements pending.

Dammit Jim, you need to grow a pair.

Have you never been thru a playoff run before?

The Spurs are still my pick to win the whole thing this year.

[Lakerhater1]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?

Idiot.

[easjer]

Well clearly, it's not the end of this series.

At least 3 more games left to play. Maybe we can bump this thread and discuss when this series is over?

Not that my answer will change.

[tlongII]

I will remember this thread every series we win. And I will bump it. Book it. Even if tlong doesn't claim to be a Spurs fan.

Don't forget to bump this thread!

[RandomGuy]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?


:dramaquee

Spurs will keep chugging along as long as Pop is coach, and delivering excellent basketball. The beauty of a competant coach is that he can do well with just about ANY group of players. (before you start typing, the current batch is incredibly talented)

Hopefully he will leave behind his philosophy when HE finally decides to hang up his hat. (a loooooong time from now, I hope)

[ashbeeigh]

Don't forget to bump this thread!

I won't! It may be delayed when I'm in Dallas (after the 26th of May) but I will bump it!

[Phonzie20]

Tonight's game is HUGE! If the Spurs lose it's a foregone conclusion that they will be out of the playoffs in the 1st round. Something that has not happened in nearly a decade. This could very well signal the decline of the organization. I will give them their props. They've been an elite organization for several years and they are a class act. However, all good things come to an end. Is this the end?

I like your thinking.

[ashbeeigh]

Bump bitches.

[T Park]

worthless pointless bump forum

[ashbeeigh]

worthless pointless bump forum

Oh? Not in my book.


I will remember this thread every series we win. And I will bump it. Book it. Even if tlong doesn't claim to be a Spurs fan.




Maybe we can bump this thread and discuss when this series is over?




Don't forget to bump this thread!


I won't! It may be delayed when I'm in Dallas (after the 26th of May) but I will bump it!


Bump bitches.