timvp
05-20-2007, 12:08 PM
Tim Duncan
26.8 Points
13.7 Rebounds
4.2 Blocks
.573 Field Goal Percentage
This was an amazing series by Duncan. He adjusted well no matter the defense. If the Suns sent a double-team, he was unselfish enough to let others score. If the Suns tried to guard him with single coverage, he would dominate in the paint. Duncan also did a great job rebounding and blocking shots. It's hard to play much better than Duncan did.
Grade: A
Manu Ginobili
17.8 Points
6.8 Rebounds
4.3 Assists
2.5 Steals
.410 Field Goal Percentage
.367 Three Point Percentage
Ginobili had an erratic series. When he was good, he played as well as anyone on the court. When he was bad, he played as if his career was winding down. However, he came up big in Game 5 and Game 6, so that's all that will be remembered. His domination in various statistical fields was impressive.
Grade: B-
Tony Parker
20.8 Points
5.7 Assists
2.8 Rebounds
.451 Field Goal Percentage
Parker was solid throughout the series. He was a vital part of the Game 1 win and came up clutch in both Game 5 and Game 6. His playoff history told us he usually gets worse the longer a series drags on, but that wasn't the case against the Suns. Not to be overlooked was his defense. He slowed down Leandro Barbosa, who came into the series riding high with his ability to get to the rim. Parker took that away and made him shoot contested jumpers.
Grade: A-
Bruce Bowen
7.7 Points
5.2 Rebounds
1.7 Assists
2.2 Steals
.390 Field Goal Percentage
.480 Three Point Percentage
Bowen was the center of a lot of controversy in the series against Phoenix. However, what was lost in all the talk was how effective Bowen played. He rebounded far above what is expected from him and hit many, many big three-pointers. He gave great energy on defense but struggled at times with Steve Nash -- which is understandable going against a two-time MVP at the top of his game.
Grade: B+
Francisco Elson
2.5 Points
2.7 Rebounds
0.3 Blocks
.500 Field Goal Percentage
Elson never really got into any type of flow against the Suns. He had some good matchups to exploit but it never happened. His poor rebounding numbers are surprising seeing as it came against one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. The Spurs will need more out of Elson from here on forward if they want to win a ring.
Grade: C-
Michael Finley
13.3 Points
3.2 Rebounds
.414 Field Goal Percentage
.395 Three Point Percentage
Finley added the needed offensive punch. His defense was sporadic but was good near the end of the series. If he can continue to score and provide some defense intensity, he will be big part of what the Spurs do.
Grade: B-
Brent Barry
2.5 Points
1.3 Assists
.333 Field Goal Percentage
.231 Field Goal Percentage
Barry's stats don't look that good, but he came up big in the third and fourth games of the series. Without his Game 3 performance, the Spurs might have lost that contest. Overall though, the Spurs need better accuracy from Barry.
Grade: C+
Fabricio Oberto
3.0 Points
2.5 Rebounds
0.8 Assists
.727 Field Goal Percentage
Oberto's stats look pedestrian but he was a huge part of the series win. With other bigmen either struggling or suspended, he was the glue that held the frontcourt together. He played smart basketball on both ends of the court and brought great energy to the table.
Grade: B+
Robert Horry
4.8 Points
4.3 Rebounds
1.5 Blocks
.417 Field Goal Percentage
.500 Three Point Percentage
Horry, when he wasn't administering The Hip Check Heard 'Round The World, played well in the four games he played. His rebounding and blocked shots numbers were nice and he had a couple big three-point shots. Whether you agree or disagree with what Horry did to Nash, it turned out to work in the Spurs favor. That has to then score to his favor as far as grades go.
Grade: A-
Jacque Vaughn
2.0 Points
0.7 Assists
.353 Field Goal Percentage
Vaughn was horrible all series until a stretch in the late third quarter of Game 6. Other than that, the Spurs had to be longing for Nick Van Exel or even Charlie Ward. Vaughn has to show from here on out that he's not a huge liability when he steps onto the court.
Grade: C-
Gregg Popovich
Pop gets major points for not caving in and starting Ginobili when things started to look bad. He stayed with the lineup that has been working and the Spurs were able to fight through it. Pop also did a good job of keeping the team focused on the task at hand instead of the controversy that was swirling around the series. As always, he was gracious in victory and defeat.
Grade: B+
Overall
It's tough not to be proud of the Spurs if you are a Spurs fan. With everyone outside of Bexar county rooting against them, they shut up the world and pulled out two impressive victories after the series was tied at two. The Big Three played better and better together as the games went on and everyone played with great passion. It's good to be a Spurs fan right now.
Grade: A-
26.8 Points
13.7 Rebounds
4.2 Blocks
.573 Field Goal Percentage
This was an amazing series by Duncan. He adjusted well no matter the defense. If the Suns sent a double-team, he was unselfish enough to let others score. If the Suns tried to guard him with single coverage, he would dominate in the paint. Duncan also did a great job rebounding and blocking shots. It's hard to play much better than Duncan did.
Grade: A
Manu Ginobili
17.8 Points
6.8 Rebounds
4.3 Assists
2.5 Steals
.410 Field Goal Percentage
.367 Three Point Percentage
Ginobili had an erratic series. When he was good, he played as well as anyone on the court. When he was bad, he played as if his career was winding down. However, he came up big in Game 5 and Game 6, so that's all that will be remembered. His domination in various statistical fields was impressive.
Grade: B-
Tony Parker
20.8 Points
5.7 Assists
2.8 Rebounds
.451 Field Goal Percentage
Parker was solid throughout the series. He was a vital part of the Game 1 win and came up clutch in both Game 5 and Game 6. His playoff history told us he usually gets worse the longer a series drags on, but that wasn't the case against the Suns. Not to be overlooked was his defense. He slowed down Leandro Barbosa, who came into the series riding high with his ability to get to the rim. Parker took that away and made him shoot contested jumpers.
Grade: A-
Bruce Bowen
7.7 Points
5.2 Rebounds
1.7 Assists
2.2 Steals
.390 Field Goal Percentage
.480 Three Point Percentage
Bowen was the center of a lot of controversy in the series against Phoenix. However, what was lost in all the talk was how effective Bowen played. He rebounded far above what is expected from him and hit many, many big three-pointers. He gave great energy on defense but struggled at times with Steve Nash -- which is understandable going against a two-time MVP at the top of his game.
Grade: B+
Francisco Elson
2.5 Points
2.7 Rebounds
0.3 Blocks
.500 Field Goal Percentage
Elson never really got into any type of flow against the Suns. He had some good matchups to exploit but it never happened. His poor rebounding numbers are surprising seeing as it came against one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. The Spurs will need more out of Elson from here on forward if they want to win a ring.
Grade: C-
Michael Finley
13.3 Points
3.2 Rebounds
.414 Field Goal Percentage
.395 Three Point Percentage
Finley added the needed offensive punch. His defense was sporadic but was good near the end of the series. If he can continue to score and provide some defense intensity, he will be big part of what the Spurs do.
Grade: B-
Brent Barry
2.5 Points
1.3 Assists
.333 Field Goal Percentage
.231 Field Goal Percentage
Barry's stats don't look that good, but he came up big in the third and fourth games of the series. Without his Game 3 performance, the Spurs might have lost that contest. Overall though, the Spurs need better accuracy from Barry.
Grade: C+
Fabricio Oberto
3.0 Points
2.5 Rebounds
0.8 Assists
.727 Field Goal Percentage
Oberto's stats look pedestrian but he was a huge part of the series win. With other bigmen either struggling or suspended, he was the glue that held the frontcourt together. He played smart basketball on both ends of the court and brought great energy to the table.
Grade: B+
Robert Horry
4.8 Points
4.3 Rebounds
1.5 Blocks
.417 Field Goal Percentage
.500 Three Point Percentage
Horry, when he wasn't administering The Hip Check Heard 'Round The World, played well in the four games he played. His rebounding and blocked shots numbers were nice and he had a couple big three-point shots. Whether you agree or disagree with what Horry did to Nash, it turned out to work in the Spurs favor. That has to then score to his favor as far as grades go.
Grade: A-
Jacque Vaughn
2.0 Points
0.7 Assists
.353 Field Goal Percentage
Vaughn was horrible all series until a stretch in the late third quarter of Game 6. Other than that, the Spurs had to be longing for Nick Van Exel or even Charlie Ward. Vaughn has to show from here on out that he's not a huge liability when he steps onto the court.
Grade: C-
Gregg Popovich
Pop gets major points for not caving in and starting Ginobili when things started to look bad. He stayed with the lineup that has been working and the Spurs were able to fight through it. Pop also did a good job of keeping the team focused on the task at hand instead of the controversy that was swirling around the series. As always, he was gracious in victory and defeat.
Grade: B+
Overall
It's tough not to be proud of the Spurs if you are a Spurs fan. With everyone outside of Bexar county rooting against them, they shut up the world and pulled out two impressive victories after the series was tied at two. The Big Three played better and better together as the games went on and everyone played with great passion. It's good to be a Spurs fan right now.
Grade: A-