Spurs set a new amazing record in 2014 playoffs, media ignores it

Spurs set amazing record in 2014, media ignores it

The Spurs won 12 playoff games in 2014 by 15+ points. The old record was 10 such games by the 1985 Lakers.

Here are the details:

In a single season, in the NBA/BAA, from 1947 to 2014, in the playoffs, requiring Net Points ≥ 15, sorted by most games in season matching criteria.

1 SAS 2013-14 12 2 LAL 1984-85 10
3 UTA 1995-96 8
4 CHI 1995-96 7
5 DET 2003-04 7
6 DET 2004-05 7
7 MIA 2012-13 7
8 BOS 1983-84 6
9 BOS 1985-86 6
10 BOS 2007-08 6
11 LAL 1983-84 6
12 LAL 1986-87 6
13 LAL 1987-88 6
14 LAL 1999-00 6
15 MIL 1970-71 6
16 MIL 1973-74 6
17 BOS 1959-60 5
18 CHI 1990-91 5
19 CHI 1991-92 5
20 CLE 1991-92 5

21 CLE 2008-09 5
22 DEN 2008-09 5
23 DET 2007-08 5
24 GSW 1975-76 5
25 HOU 1985-86 5
26 LAL 1969-70 5
27 MIA 2005-06 5
28 MIA 2011-12 5
29 NYK 1971-72 5
30 PHI 1966-67 5
31 SAS 2004-05 5
32 SAS 2012-13 5
33 BAL 1970-71 4
34 BOS 1956-57 4
35 BOS 1958-59 4
36 BOS 1960-61 4
37 BOS 1965-66 4
38 BOS 1979-80 4
39 BOS 2009-10 4
40 CHI 1992-93 4

41 CHI 2010-11 4
42 DAL 2005-06 4
43 DEN 1984-85 4
44 DET 1987-88 4
45 DET 2005-06 4
46 IND 1993-94 4
47 IND 2003-04 4
48 IND 2011-12 4
49 LAL 1968-69 4
50 LAL 2000-01 4
51 LAL 2002-03 4
52 LAL 2008-09 4
53 LAL 2009-10 4
54 MIL 1971-72 4
55 NJN 2003-04 4
56 NOH 2007-08 4
57 OKC 2011-12 4
58 ORL 2009-10 4
59 PHI 1981-82 4
60 PHO 2005-06 4

61 POR 1991-92 4
62 POR 1999-00 4
63 ROC 1950-51 4
64 SAS 1994-95 4
65 SAS 2007-08 4
66 SAS 2011-12 4
67 UTA 1996-97 4

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...r_by=date_game

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It was an amazing run overall. They focused on the finals record of 4 such games, as the story was all about us taking down the once mighty Heat in such resounding fashion.

so does this rank 13/14 SA as best team of all time?

Great Post also

Why does the media not appreciate the Spurs? I don't get why we aren't talked about enough :depressed

Um, the media didn't ignore it:

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Originally Posted by nba.com, 6/16/14

It was the Spurs' 12th win by 15 or more points, most ever in a postseason.

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http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/140616

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Originally Posted by sheridanshoops, 6/16/14

7. The Spurs won 12 games by at least 15 points during the 2014 NBA Playoffs. That’s the most of any team ever.

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http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/06...B9VXxHmqRjp.99

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Originally Posted by USA Today, 6/16/14

In 12 of its 16 playoff wins, the Spurs won by 15 points or more. Not surprisingly, that’s the most in NBA history.

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http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/06/san-...ng-stats-facts

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Originally Posted by Washington Post, 6/15/14

The better team defeated the game’s best player, and it set a playoff record with 12 games decided by at least 15 points, including all four wins in this series.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...217_story.html

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Originally Posted by Rolling Stone, 6/16/14

San Antonio outscored opponents by 214 points in these playoffs, and their 12 wins by 15 points or more is a record.

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Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/...#ixzz38dALxBDT

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Originally Posted by Express-News, 6/16/14

It also was in keeping with their dominating 2014 playoff identity. In 12 of their 16 playoff wins, the Spurs won by 15 points or more, the most in NBA history.

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http://www.expressnews.com/sports/sp...on-5556495.php

It even got mentioned in a Congressional resolution:

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Originally Posted by S.Res. 485

Whereas during the 2014 postseason, the Spurs won more playoff games by 15 points or more than any team in NBA history;

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https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/sres485/text

ESPN could have an entire day dedicated to how great the Spurs are and people here would still whine about us not being appreciated as much as the Lakers or Heat

Apparently the recognition needs to be made with more hoopla and enthusiasm for most Spurs fans.

They didnt ignore it but is not something they want to talk about all the time since Spurs are not media whores like Miami Chicago New York or LA.

The biggest story of the summer has been Lebron going back to Cleveland, which probably would not have occurred if the Spurs didn't destroy the heat in the finals.

OP will now go on about how this is a CONSPIRACY against San Antonio

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Originally Posted by SpursFan86

ESPN could have an entire day dedicated to how great the Spurs are and people here would still whine about us not being appreciated as much as the Lakers or Heat

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To be fair, Galileo has the biggest shit for brains of probably any poster on this site.

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Originally Posted by tholdren

so does this rank 13/14 SA as best team of all time?

Great Post also

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One of the best of all time. Remember, the Spurs won 12 of their last 13 wins by 15+ points, starting with the clutch game 7 vs Dallas, then dismantled 3 of the best NBA reams in the tough western conference. Spurs also had best regular season record as well, despite playing all starters < 30 minutes per game and most of the rotation players missing a significant number of games.

I actually feel uneasy when they do talk about and praise the Spurs on the radio.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Um, the media didn't ignore it:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/140616



http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/06...B9VXxHmqRjp.99



http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/06/san-...ng-stats-facts



http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...217_story.html



Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/...#ixzz38dALxBDT



http://www.expressnews.com/sports/sp...on-5556495.php

It even got mentioned in a Congressional resolution:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/sres485/text

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OK, smarty pants. A few mentions in the deep recesses of the Internet is not enough.

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Interesting to note that all of the 2000-2001 Laker game wins of 15+ were against the Spurs.

they mentioned it during the broadcast quite a lot iirc

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Originally Posted by siraulo23

they mentioned it during the broadcast quite a lot iirc

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Yes, they mentioned it throughout the Finals.

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Originally Posted by scanry

Interesting to note that all of the 2000-2001 Laker game wins of 15+ were against the Spurs.

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Never mention that season. I literally have never recovered.

Does this make the 2013-2014 Spurs the most dominant team in the history of the NBA?

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

Yes, they mentioned it throughout the Finals.

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did not!

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Originally Posted by sexinthatsx

Does this make the 2013-2014 Spurs the most dominant team in the history of the NBA?

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The greatest of all timeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssss!! !!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by SpursFan86

Why does the media not appreciate the Spurs? I don't get why we aren't talked about enough :depressed

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b/c the media promotes/wants white noise (gossip and controversy) to keep the sheeple stupid, ignorant and dumbed down so the elite can do their thing out of the public eye. E.g., issues re: queers/fags, race (illegal aliens breaking the law), false dichotomies of democrats vs. republicans, left vs. right, liberal vs. conservatives, etc., etc. Sports is one big white noise while Texas and the uSA become a police state. "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain...do not discuss politics or religion b/c you might actually LEARN something."

The team the media always compares this Spurs team to, the 86 Celtics, had 6 of 15 wins by 15+.

:lol what a small-market mentality

Spurs are champions and that's the only statistic that should matter.

^/thread

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

:lol what a small-market mentality

Spurs are champions and that's the only statistic that should matter.

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troof bombs, right from the Galaxy Purse

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Originally Posted by Hoover

OP will now go on about how this is a CONSPIRACY against San Antonio

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We need a full scale investigation into this insidious plotttt!!!!!!

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I have no idea what this stat means except that Utah is No. 3 on the all-time list.

Utah has never won a single title.

Therefore, this stat is meaningless.

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Originally Posted by lefty

troof bombs, right from the Galaxy Purse

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:lol go fuck yourself

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Originally Posted by SpursFan86

ESPN could have an entire day dedicated to how great the Spurs are and people here would still whine about us not being appreciated as much as the Lakers or Heat

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Yes, and they still continue to watch that bullshit over and over and bitch about it! Just enjoy the damn title and the Summer for GODS SAKES! What else do you want? I think the same as you.

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

:lol go fuck yourself

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:lol

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Spurs are champions and that's the only statistic that should matter.

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^ truth nuke

In the end, the only thing that really matters is which team is left standing as NBA Champions. This year, that team is us. All the rest is just conversation. :lobt2:

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Originally Posted by Sean Cagney

Yes, and they still continue to watch that bullshit over and over and bitch about it! Just enjoy the damn title and the Summer for GODS SAKES! What else do you want? I think the same as you.

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Exactly. I couldn't give any less fucks about how much we're talked about on ESPN. We just got to see one of the most awesome playoff runs in NBA history and witness them win their 5th title in 15 years...yet people here still complain about "the media not giving us enough credit". I just can't fathom why it matters so much to some people.

Newsflash: we're based in San Antonio. Not LA, NY, Boston, Chicago, etc. We're never going to get a ton of media attention unless we land some bonafide superstar like LeBron or Durant. Just accept it and stop bitching about it. I'd rather win titles than get talked about 24/7 for being a trainwreck like the Knicks.

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Originally Posted by lefty

:lol

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Originally Posted by SpursFan86

Exactly. I couldn't give any less fucks about how much we're talked about on ESPN. We just got to see one of the most awesome playoff runs in NBA history and witness them win their 5th title in 15 years...yet people here still complain about "the media not giving us enough credit". I just can't fathom why it matters so much to some people.

Newsflash: we're based in San Antonio. Not LA, NY, Boston, Chicago, etc. We're never going to get a ton of media attention unless we land some bonafide superstar like LeBron or Durant. Just accept it and stop bitching about it. I'd rather win titles than get talked about 24/7 for being a trainwreck like the Knicks.

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^ this, tbh

Best team since 1996 Bulls

Spurs being ignored,

and underrated,

per par.

Imagine a record like that,

and in the tough

Western Conference

and Finals.

The 2014 Spurs are the

GREATEST TEAM IN NBA HISTORY.

It's no big deal.
It is part of the Spurs persona to fly under the radar.
We as fans should be used to it by now, because the franchise has been for years.

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Originally Posted by Russ

Therefore, this stat is meaningless.

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F U!! This stat means a lot to a lot of people. Hater!

SPURS

GOAT

TBH


:hat :lobt2:

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Um, the media didn't ignore it:

http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/140616



http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/06...B9VXxHmqRjp.99



http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/06/san-...ng-stats-facts



http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...217_story.html



Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/...#ixzz38dALxBDT



http://www.expressnews.com/sports/sp...on-5556495.php

It even got mentioned in a Congressional resolution:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/sres485/text

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I think he means the talk radio/tv media (analysts, etc) As of today nobody is mentioning the Spurs and nobody will. Spurs should possibly be called one of the strongest champions in history but noone will mention this.

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Originally Posted by cheguevara

I think he means the talk radio/tv media (analysts, etc) As of today nobody is mentioning the Spurs and nobody will. Spurs should possibly be called one of the strongest champions in history but noone will mention this.

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I was just thinking about this as I watched Game 2 against OKC again. Even without Ibaka, OKC still has a stacked roster, but they got blown out by 35 points. 35 points! That's just insane for a Western Conference Finals game. You might expect that level of blowout by a top team (like a reigning champion) against the Bucks during the regular season. But not in the WCFs. And games 1 and 5 were also blowouts.

How many champions regularly won games by 20+ points during their run? I know the 2001 Lakers had a historic differential of +13 or so, but did they also have a ton of 20+ point blowouts? It was so long ago I can't remember (and am too lazy to check).

Cherry picks the range and doesn't even make sure it wasn't actually done already. I hate being associated with that type of stupidity by team affiliation.

I remember at the end of game 5 I was pissed because we were up 17 and Miami had the ball and instead of showing the game they showed Lebron congratulating the Spurs on the sidelines. If the Heat had hit a 3 there, we wouldn't have won 12 games by 15+ in the playoffs. Luckily, the Heat just dribbled it out, and we got 12th our 15+ point win in the playoffs.

Also something worth noting: All 4 of our wins in the Finals were by 15+ points. And that's over a team with the best player in the world going for a 3-peat. The 2014 Spurs should be talked about as one of the best teams of all time, yet ESPN and the media hasn't even brought that up once. That's why Spurs fans fee the Spurs arel disrespected, because if the Lakers had slaughtered the Heat like we did, ESPN would build statues of their starters in Bristol.

I think people miss this stat (even though they played more games - 23)

The Spurs point differential +214 is the highest ever for a playoff run (It was +205 for 1987 LAL).

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Originally Posted by TheyCallMePro

I remember at the end of game 5 I was pissed because we were up 17 and Miami had the ball and instead of showing the game they showed Lebron congratulating the Spurs on the sidelines. If the Heat had hit a 3 there, we wouldn't have won 12 games by 15+ in the playoffs. Luckily, the Heat just dribbled it out, and we got 12th our 15+ point win in the playoffs.

Also something worth noting: All 4 of our wins in the Finals were by 15+ points. And that's over a team with the best player in the world going for a 3-peat. The 2014 Spurs should be talked about as one of the best teams of all time, yet ESPN and the media hasn't even brought that up once. That's why Spurs fans fee the Spurs arel disrespected, because if the Lakers had slaughtered the Heat like we did, ESPN would build statues of their starters in Bristol.

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This person hits nail on head.

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Originally Posted by scanry

I think people miss this stat (even though they played more games - 23)

The Spurs point differential +214 is the highest ever for a playoff run (It was +205 for 1987 LAL).

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Another interesting tidbit, after the first six playoff games, the Spurs were -9 point differential. So they went +223 over the final 16 games.

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Originally Posted by peacemaker885

I actually feel uneasy when they do talk about and praise the Spurs on the radio.

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That seems a little unreasonable.