***Western Conference Semifinals Start Time/Possible Opponent Watch Thread***

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Originally Posted by Legacy

I certainly understand the quicker, the better... but I really don't think that Pop will let The Spurs just sit around for days and days with their thumbs up their asses, either. *shrug*

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It's been said by far too many people with far more experience than you or me that there's no simulation for game speed.

Spurs players want the Grizz. They want revenge.

Let them have it. Going into the WC Finals with the sweet taste of revenge in the mouth is ideal.

Lets bring on the Clipps NOW!

Tony and CP3 cancle each other out.
Diaw is the perfect fit for Blake.
Timmy can chill vs. Jordan, which shotblocking isnt a factor against our shooting and TP.

Lets roll as long as we are rolling!

My guess:
If Clippers win in 5, Spurs series will start on Saturday.
If Clippers win in 6, Spurs series will start on Monday.
If Clippers/Grizzlies goes to 7, Spurs series will start on Tuesday.

I'm not sold on Clippers beating Grizzlies even if they are up 3-1. Grizzlies ave the better team but their problem is that they have ballhogs with Gay, Mayo and Randolph. Hollins needs to call them out. And Poor Marc Gasol, he should really miss the way Spanish NT share the ball.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

My guess:
If Clippers win in 5, Spurs series will start on Saturday.
If Clippers win in 6, Spurs series will start on Monday.
If Clippers/Grizzlies goes to 7, Spurs series will start on Tuesday.

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Someone last night (Rick Renner maybe.... Monaco...?) repeatedly said that the earliest the series may be would be Friday. If the Lakers win tonight and the Clippers tomorrow, then I'd think the NBA would almost want to go OKC/Lakers Thursday and SA/Clippers Friday, otherwise the networks would only have one (or maybe even no) game those days.

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Originally Posted by robino2001

Someone last night (Rick Renner maybe.... Monaco...?) repeatedly said that the earliest the series may be would be Friday. If the Lakers win tonight and the Clippers tomorrow, then I'd think the NBA would almost want to go OKC/Lakers Thursday and SA/Clippers Friday, otherwise the networks would only have one (or maybe even no) game those days.

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I should know better than to trust Renner/Monaco... Rampage are at home Friday... so obviously it couldn't be Friday night should the Clippers win tomorrow.

I'm ready for a Friday game against Clippers. Clippers finish off Grizz on Wednesday, fly to SA, get only one day to get ready for Spurs, they lay an egg, lose by 23 points.

That is my plan.:toast

Before the playoffs started I thought Stern mentioned that there would be back 2 backs in the 2nd round. I have not heard anything recently, but is this still true??

I'm good with any of these match ups. The Grizz give us a chance for revenge, but I think we match up better with the Clippers and it will be a slightly easier series.

Spurs can't start friday. The Rampage have a playoff game at the ATT Center that night.

Earliest start is Saturday and latest is Tuesday.

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN
Revising: Earliest round 2 could start for Spurs is Saturday. Latest is Tuesday.

7 games with Clippers i think

Parker against CP3 will be awesome. :toast

Seriously, just serve us the "bloody" leftovers and I'm friggin happy.

That is all.

:hungry: LOL

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Originally Posted by goliath

Spurs can't start friday. The Rampage have a playoff game at the ATT Center that night.

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WTF are the Rampage?

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Originally Posted by Jimcs50

WTF are the Rampage?

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San Antonio's AHL team.

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Originally Posted by TampaDude

San Antonio's AHL team.

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:rolleyes

They play in our arena? What, they get 1000 people there at games???

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Originally Posted by Old School 44

With both LA teams playing in Staples, I wonder how much the scheduling will be impacted if the Spurs meet the Clips and the Lakers meet OKC, especially considering OKC and Spurs will both have home court?

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It probably makes any b2b's less likely

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Originally Posted by Old School 44;

With both LA teams playing in Staples, I wonder how much the scheduling will be impacted if the Spurs meet the Clips and the Lakers meet OKC, especially considering OKC and Spurs will both have home court?

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Originally Posted by buttsR4rebounding

It probably makes any b2b's less likely

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Don't forget the Kings in the NHL WCF's as well...

B2Bs will only occur if one series gets started much later than another. So as long as the Clips take care of business in 5 or 6 then it shouldn't occur. Ideally Clips in 5 and Lakers take 7 games to get rid of the Nugs and then OKC/LA would have a b2b, but very unlikely. Worst case scenario is Mem forces a game 7 and LAL wraps up tonight.

I think the only way a back-to-back is guaranteed NOT to happen is if the Clippers win Game 5. Is that enough to root for the Clips?

Maybe.

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Originally Posted by Legacy

I really don't think that Pop will let The Spurs just sit around for days and days with their thumbs up their asses, either. *shrug*

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Pop sure knows how to take the fun out of everything. :depressed

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Originally Posted by manufan10

Pop sure knows how to take the fun out of everything. :depressed

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:lol Pop is a fun-sucker.

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Originally Posted by Jimcs50

:rolleyes

They play in our arena? What, they get 1000 people there at games???

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Shove it.

They get quite a bit of fans out there and they are a damn fun team to watch.

STuff the rolleyes bullshit.

If Lakers lose too game 6 at Denver and if Clippers win in 5 or 6 games against Grizzlies, Spurs should start their series Sunday.