Who would you prefer tbh?
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Who would you prefer tbh?
Spurs would beat either in 5
Golden State. Denver has more all-around talent and a higher ceiling.
Dubs haven't won in San Antonio in how many years? And yet they would have to beat us in 7 with 4 possible games in San Antonio? 'Nuff said.
dubs
Nuggets
Yes
Here we go with typical Spur fan over confidence. Spurs played a terrible (largely due to injury) Laker team so now Spurs fan thinks everyone is a sweep or 5 games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stabula
Warriors. Should have been a poll tbh.
warriors............
Its a tossup, both match ups provide problems. Curry is the best player on either team, and him, jack, and thompson are threats to go crazy in every game. They also have a ridiculous home court. Denver has more overall talent, and say what you want about McGee, but he can make things really tough for Duncan and the guards. I think at the end of the day, I'd rather play Golden State tbh
GS. No Lee.
No. Only teams in Spurs league are Heat, Thunder, Clippers, and possibly Knicks.Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
I know that people say GS, but they have so many shooters and that sort of concerns me more than Denver. Sure, Denver is more athletic, but they don't have the scorers/shooters. They score because of pace. I think I would prefer Denver in all reality.
Lee is out, but he was so bad defensively that I think they might actually be better overall without him too.
SMH. Memphis pounded the Spurs as an 8th seed. Even if you believe what you say, that doesn't mean it's a sweep or 5. Could it be? Sure, but using the LA series as any sort of barometer outside of health is quite silly to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stabula
I don't really care, tbh..
I'd lean towards Golden State, but it doesn't really make a difference..David Lee gives the Spurs trouble and he's out, so that helps..Denver can throw Iguodala/Brewer/Chandler at Parker/Ginobili, while the Warriors only have Klay Thompson(which will force him to exert energy, hurting him since he's a one-dimensional player)..
The Warriors don't have any bigs other than Bogut, either..Bogut defends Duncan very well, though..
Denver can't shoot and don't have any consistent creators, they are a regular season team..
Tough to decide. Both teams have strengths and some weaknesses.
Warriors
1. Fast paced team that relies on guards and their 3's.
2. Curry and Thompson are some of the best shooters in the league.
3. GREAT home crowd.
But...
1. They don't have much size or length on the perimeter, and arent known for their defense.
2. Ezeli, Bogut, and Landry arent really known for their offense.
Nuggets
1. Much faster, tougher defenders on the perimeter. They have guards and wing players of all sizes, from Lawson to Iguodala to Chandler to Brewer. I think they would give the Spurs guards and wings a much tougher time on the offensive end.
2. Bigger, more athletic bigs than GS with Faried and McGee.
3. GREAT home crowd and also add in the altitude factor.
I would prefer Denver. We are better at defending the paint.
Warriors
To me it boils down to this logic: While there are match up concerns (like the amount of athletic wings Denver has) defensively it's much harder for the Spurs to shut down Curry/Klay/Jack than anyone on Denver IMO.
I think spurs are better than either team. While Denver is certainly more talented, warriors are a more high-variance team with their 3 point shooters, so I would probably prefer Denver
Rather have the Nuggets. GS has the type of shooters that can go on a serious hot streak over the course of a few games. Bogut gives Duncan a lot of problems.
Pros and cons to both but I'd say Golden State. A lot of youth and inexperience there and if you can somehow contain the shooting then series over. Denver is playing right into the hands of GS with all this run n gun, allowing open three's while the Spurs would likely try to slow it down and make GS beat them in the half court set. The Spurs should be able to regulate the glass vs GS because they aren't so worried about leaking out (Denver).
Denver gives Duncan trouble with their length (McGee) and Lawson is quick enough to stay with Tony whereas Tony should run wild vs GS. Definitely don't like the idea of going up to GS and playing there. Wow what a home court but I would still say them. If you get Bogut in foul trouble I don't think they have anyone over 6'8 that's worth a shit.
Either way, If the Spurs are healthy I think they will be able to handle either team.
Wasn't that with Rookie Splitter and Broken Arm Ginobili though? Appropriate fear and what not but I don't think that shit happens again.Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
I think it really comes down to Pop's decision making. If he makes the right moves the next round could go pretty quickly. I was pleasantly surprised by his decision to go with Baynes and I think it paid off.Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
Sure, that is not the point. Point is, Spur fan (GNSF mostly though to be fair) always expects sweeps and uses the craziest excuses/logic.Quote:
Originally Posted by J.T.
Nuggets tbh
Bogut is playing well as we speak, and he killed the Spurs so many times when he played with the Bucks
I thought Pop didn't have appropriate fear. There's no way he should have gone into that Grizzlies series with that bigman rotation.Quote:
Originally Posted by J.T.
For sure. Pop coached well in what sometimes turns into a tough situation (other team missing guys, tough to prepare, overthink...). The depth of the Spurs bigs when healthy is such a luxury. The bigs all played well overall and that is a great sign.Quote:
Originally Posted by therealtruth
Easily the Warriors. Not sure if S.A. could win in Denver if they had to tbh.
I want to see the warriors play the spurs next round.
Don't care tbh, there are pros and cons. Not gonna be easy :lol @overconfidents spurs fans. Spurs will be favored tho
I hope the Spurs are ready. This first series was really easy and the games didn't feel like playoff games.
Warriors. You live by the three, you're eventually gonna die by the 3. Bogut and Landry aren't a threat like Dwight and Gasol. I don't see any doubling in that series. It was funny hearing Reggie Miller talking up Curry and Thompson that they were going to be a handfull for the spurs. Reggie basically dissing Parker and Manu. Spurs are going to make Warriors work in the paint and at the three point line. Spurs in 6 against either.
The Spurs have always played pretty well in Denver.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursRock20
Denver is just a more flawed team IMO and they don't have shooters. Spurs defend the paint well and that is what DEN does.
Bogut is fuckin beast though. That Ellis/Bogut trade was a heist for GS.
Seemed to struggle in both games at Denver this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by DesignatedT
Maybe when Bogut was with the Bucks he beasted against the Spurs. I don't think Bogut will come close to doing what Dwight even did.
Who would guard Curry? Green would get shitted on. Kawhi?
We went 1-1 there and the game we lost was without Parker and Manu.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursRock20
Warriors. The Nuggets give us more trouble, and road games at the higher elevation in Denver would be harder than those played at Golden State.
I want the Warriors to win their series. However, I think Nuggets will be a lot easier for SPURS...
Damn both teams are tough to play. I rather face Denver tbh. I really don't wanna see Jarrett Jack go off vs our bench and that arena gets crazy LOUD when they go on runs.
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Originally Posted by DesignatedT
bogut WAS a beast. He's almost a zero on offense now.
Warriors. They play at sea level.
Exactly! The energy level of the GS fans here in the Bayarea is something else. That will be a big factor against Spurs young players.Quote:
Originally Posted by DatBoyGood
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Originally Posted by ManuTastic
Golden State
You see what teams with shooters and a good post defender can do to Denver, right? GS could easily be up 3-0 (Miller hit a game winner at the buzzer at home for their only win so far).
Spurs have shooters. Spurs have more than one good post defender.
Don't forget Landry...
Fuk bogut, we got Baynes :hat
Nuggets, I think the Spurs need a challenging second round if they're gonna push for WCF/Finals.
We lost to both of these teams and looked fairly bad in doing so.
What I would like to assess is how much good it did to play a High School team first round. Health wise it was great barring Tiago. But...
Is Parker really getting better? considering what he had to play against...
Lol go back and watch the end of the regular season. He is a lot better than where he was. I get your point but he looks day and night compared to how he was looking 2 weeks ago. Another week off is very promising as well.Quote:
Is Parker really getting better? considering what he had to play against...
My thoughts exactly, mercos.Quote:
Originally Posted by mercos
Golden State for all the reasons Sean stated in Spurs live.
damn with the way the warriors are shooting right now I think id rather them play the nuggs tbh but what ever happens happens, i'm ready...
Warriors for sure with no Lee
Ahh yes its gonna be interesting to see how we do. Our first round series couldn't get any easier. Now every game is gonna actually have playoff intensity.
You might be right. I really don't know who would be a better matchup. I keep going back every day. It's like LAC/MEM. In your opinion who would you prefer out of MEM/LAC. Just wondering if it where to come down to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
Neither one of these teams are playing anything close to playoff Defense. The potential to steal a game, maybe 2 because of their shooters is there...but thats it.
Memphis for the same reasons as Denver. MEM is a better defensive team, but they lack the scoring punch and the top flight player (CP3, just like Curry). Spurs defend the post well, MEM is a post team.Quote:
Originally Posted by DesignatedT
Looks like its gonna be GS. Denver throwing the ball away and not playing with enough intensity.
I think it's at least going 6. I don't see GS winning in DEN twice.
Spurs, if healthy should beat these teams, but both do have the ability to be tough series (especially compared to round one obviously).
Curry just kills the Spurs though. Denver doesn't have that player that just kills the Spurs. I've made up my mind, would rather have Denver. Let's see what happens in the 2nd half though - Denver needs a win bad here. Tough to beat a team like GS 3 straight because they usually will have at least one scorching hot shooting night.
I don't know man, hopefully you are right. Still have the 2nd half though. But GS almost did win twice there already. They played well in both games and have a ton of confidence (especially if they hold on tonight).Quote:
Originally Posted by DesignatedT
Yep. This, too, pretty much.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrandeDavid
Lost both games there.Quote:
Originally Posted by DesignatedT
Warriors for being far less physical. When Bogut is healthy, he is a very defender and shot-blocker. But he still is not physical type. Plus, he is the only one who can defend Tim, while Denver has three. Plus, as well as Curry plays (he is the best player in that series), Wilson Chandler still remains the worst match-up for the Spurs.
Even if Warriors are not an easier out between those two teams, I would still prefer Warriors just for the sake of less wear for Tim and Tony.
You're right. Historically we have still played well there.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursRock20
dubs no doubt
Curry will get his, but so will Parker. Jarret Jack kills us more than curry, but Ginobili can neutralize Jack's output with his own. Thompson had one good game against us at the end of the season. I'm not gonna take anything out of that half hearted back to back game. Spurs have the favorable front court, just as good shooting, and more experience to take it in this series. Did I mention the Spurs have the best coach in the league?
That's the key for the Spurs. They need to make sure their defense is good enough. It's not enough to hope to outscore these teams on offense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Malice
Fuk i wouldn't mind denver either. Toss up tbh
Curry's defense is laughable. Parker is gonna do work.
I wonder which team has the better homecourt. GS fans are the best around but Denver has that altitude advantage.
I don't have a strong preference. Honestly, I expect a Spurs sweep either way. It's not overconfidence because 1) the Big 3 are all looking 100% healthy, and 2) the Spurs are looking deep again, with Joseph playing good backup-PG and Baynes getting minutes at C.
Why would you use the Spurs from 2 years ago as a barometer? The 2013 Spurs are way better than the 2011 Spurs. If anything, use last year as a barometer. We swept the Clippers in round 2 after their previous series had gone 7 games. This year will be very similar, as Denver/GS could go 7 games, while the Spurs are waiting and resting. I'd say the 2012 Clippers were better than either the Nuggets or Warriors this year. So with the Spurs playing well, yes we should expect a Spurs sweep or 5 games max.Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
The Nuggets and Warriors are playoff fodder because they have no superstars. This is the kind of team that real contenders want to play. We should be so lucky.
imagine danny tryng to guard steph curry...hope cojo would get that honor tbh
Curry going apeshit. Lets see if that Spurs defense is for real.
Nuggets
Curry/Thompson would demolish Parker/Ginobili/Green on the defensive end. Closing games would be iffy since Ginobili doesn't match up well with anyone on the defensive end.
I think the Warriors have the higher ceiling anyways. If either of Curry/Thompson go unconscious they'll almost certainly win.
Starting to lean towards Denver as I'm watching Curry go off :wow
I know it's early, but here's an interesting thing I just thought about. The Spurs could possibly go through all California teams in the West to get to the NBA Finals. They just beat the Lakers. Golden State could be the next opponent, and if they make it passed them, it could possibly be the Clippers....
Why would Danny guard Curry? Parker will be on him. Cojo will guard Curry if Parker is on the bench. I want to see that though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyd Pacquiao
Fuck, looks like Splitter and the rest of the boys won't get too much rest if Curry and the Dubs keep shooting like they are against the Nugs right now. That series might be over soon.
Please stop posting.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbo
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by robdiaz2191
I don't see the next series beginning any sooner than Friday, even if the GSW-DEN series ends in 5 games.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpurPadre
Seriously doubt the dubs can close it out in Denver. Going 6 for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpurPadre
of course after i say warriors curry starts going apeshit :lol
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Originally Posted by robdiaz2191
So upset.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman2886
Steve Blake blew by Parker at times, and you think he can stay in front of Curry :lol.
":cry b-but Parker only shows up to play against real point guards :cry"
Ginobili is too slow to defend against Thompson. With all of Ginobili's gambling, enjoy all those 3s Thompson gonna drain.
Anyone want to change his opinion?
Why would pop make his best player expend energy on defense when we need him for offense lol thats just bad coaching tbh. danny has always guarded the best perimeter player on the other team sometimes even kawhi but never tp.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman2886
TP guards westbrook, so....Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyd Pacquiao
You're sexist.Quote:
Originally Posted by ploto
Nugs were lucky to win Game 1 so anything's possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by robdiaz2191
Who that preferred GS is a female?Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
Me
Warriors but damn Curry is in an incredible scoring mode right now. They'd be a tough out for sure.