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Most frightening matchup for the Spurs since peak Shaq-Kobe:(
They were missing key rotation players, 6th game in 9 days, Curry had arguably the worst game of his career and they still kept the game close..
The Spurs have a historically great defense, so it's not unrealistic to expect them to hold GS well below their averages, but even if we give the Spurs full credit for their shooting woes, playing that type of defensive strategy every game is going to wear SA out by game 3, tbh..
Spurs turned it over too many times again. Law of averages says the same thing.
What I don't understand is how they get so many easy layups and wide open 3 point attempts.
Spurs rarely ever had an easy layup.
Tbh, even if it was Igoudala guarding LMA, it still wouldn't matter. Bogut was the missing piece that is yet to be determined though.
Great point heat. They will be a tough out for anyone. Question is, who else can beat them the rest of the season?
Having to be so active on O (and D) will also tire the Warriors out.
And Curry had a really bad game for a reason.
They're the champs and extremely good, tbh... I do think the Spurs can execute better, and I thought Kawhi was too tentative, he needs to breakout...
Spurs were also not 100% though, Manu just getting back from a month off... if he's 100%, I think our chances are a lot better, tbh...
We know
agree to some extent.but also think this was not the best offensive punch from SA...Kawhi had an inefficient game and even LMA shot meh and missed quite few bunnies and open jumper...neither Green or Mills shot well..just a slugfest we won with superior D..
Impressive performance by the Warriors so agree in that regard. But you can punch niggas like Clay and Burnes in the mouf and those losers will fold in a playoff series tbh.
If Wardell doesn't go supernova, the Spurs have a shot to bully dem niggas IMO.....
The Spurs and Warriors are pretty much even now. Both 37-5 vs. the West. No making excuses for the Warriors. They lost tonight, period, and Curry went 1-for-11 from three.
Every game is different. Just look at the two Cavs vs GSW games this year.
Good points, and yes it's gonna take a lot to beat this team, but if the Spurs played their best out there (they didn't) tonight and the result was still the same, I would be very worried.
yeah..the spurs won the game with championship like effort by only like 8 points against a team coming a back to back and without their 4th and 5th best player..
All of off a sudden, My gut tells me warriors in 5...
Mostly agree, but the last sentence isn't true. We can play that defense all day everyday.
On the other hand, the only way you're going to chip away at their supreme confidence is by beating them, tbh... so you do what you can... these games help
*whispers* when defended well... Curry didnt play well in the finals either. and if the rest of the team cant feed off that, and only offer 6'7" big men, we can see more of this.
I'm really getting tired of hearing people hand-wave the Warriors' shooting woes by saying "They are missing shots they normally make." When you have to take so many bad shots, eventually you get so out of rhythm that you miss shots you make. Players aren't statistics. Their shots aren't IID. Will Curry play better going forward? Yes. But people like Mid who think the Splash Bros. are averaging 70 against the Spurs are way off base. In fact, this game would have been a blowout had GS' role-players not shown up. Who know if that happens in the playoffs?
This was all about confidence, and we beat them, a win is a win, they still havent beaten us in SA, dont be a faggot and downgrade it, just take it in and enjoy the night.
If I were a Warriors fan, I'd be thinking "oh shit" right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElNono
We definitely kept them in the game with turnovers and piss poor shooting.
This, people need to be happy, we showed up and scored more points than them. season series is 1-1. Enjoy the victoryQuote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
You guys can't even enjoy a game in which the Spurs shot poorly (average from 3), turned it over 17 times, sat Duncan for 40 minutes, and still won by 8 over the team with the best record in NBA history through 66 games. Pathetic.
Just quit if you can't enjoy the win for worrying about what might go wrong in the playoffs.
The favorable officiating they got even at SA is what scares me the most about them, not their team.
As far as on-court play goes, I think we match up well. Not a great game by SA offensively but they just proved they can lock down the GSW on defense which is HUGE.
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Originally Posted by Chinook
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I've already said we aren't beating this team if both are at full health,,,,no chance. We go to their building and they slaughter us by 30,,,,they come to ours and they have a horrendous game and still have a chance to win with 2 minutes to go in the 4th.
Curry had a bad game but a lot of it was because a great defense by Green, Parker and Kawhi. I think Danny blocking his shot early on got in his a head a bit, tbh. They have their excuses, sure, but Spurs can play better on O and Warriors scrubs won't hit like that every game
Shut up faggot.Quote:
Originally Posted by HemisfairArena
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Originally Posted by HemisfairArena
Spurs can certainly pound it in the paint. I don't think GSW has anyone to match up against Diaw.
Diaw has always been the key to a championship. He could have been MVP instead of Leonard.
Typical cliff jumper tbh. If Danny Green is all of a sudden playing the best defense and clutch 3's, this isn't championship effort. If Duncan plays only 8 minutes, this isn't championship effort. The defense was, but turnovers and offense? no way.Quote:
Originally Posted by apalisoc_9
Also, why is everybody giving the Warriors a free pass for back to backs? Only Spurs get that excuse because they're "old". The Warriors 3 best players are in their mid 20's...
You ok, princess?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursforSix
People think of the Warriors as 3pt shooting Steph and Klay. The rest of the team, without those two, would make the playoffs. They run good sets, don't do stupid shit (too often) and seem to not get too flustered over runs. Just a good team in general, tough out for anyone who faces them. Insert Bogut and I highly doubt we win this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Both teams were pretty shitty on offense imo. I think both teams can play way better.
Better avoid the grizzlies at all cost tbh. Don't want to matchup with dem bears.
That's the big question here. Will the Dubs shooting regress to the mean? Maybe were seeing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
Spurs have a lot of room for improvement too, tbh. Specially shooting and taking care of the ball.
They should post somebody up on every offensive trip and play the high low between the bigs. That's where our advantage is, tbh.
There's no reason this shouldn't have been a 20 point stomping (and at one point, the Spurs were looking to blow this thing wide open) The Warriors have been giving up big points on good efficiency to mediocre/shitty teams like the Mavericks, Lakers, Suns, Pelicans, etc. Yes, the Warriors didn't take those games seriously, but I don't think they just can turn on/off their defense to level that can hold the Spurs offense at home to 87 points, and I think the reason this wasn't a blowout is because of nerves and pressure on the Spurs part.
Now that they got the Warrior monkey off their back, I think they'll play much more confidently on offense in the next matchup.
A lot of spin doctors in here after this win. The games with the Warriors will always be close because they are great shooting team and they are good at forcing turnovers. The Warriors also got bs favoritism from the refs. Don't give a shit that the Warriors came off a back to back since they are a very young team. When your a young team back to backs have little to no influence on your performance.
DMC, have you seen the Warriors play without Curry? You don't even have to take Klay away, they're probably going to fight for a playoff spot.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Great #^$&ing post! We should have won by 20 but their bench showed up...Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
People keep saying this, but GS' starting lineup tonight has the best net rating in the league. The Spurs pretty much matched up and showed them that the lineup isn't going to work. Bogut may have stopped Aldridge, but the Warriors playing big means the Spurs can play their best lineup while the Warriors refrain from using theirs. That's a Spurs victory in the long run.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
I agree. Manu at 100% would have made this game a lot less nerve racking.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElNono
This is exactly what I was thinking OP. But at the same time i'm even more confident because them having Iggy and Bogut will allow us the work our defensive scheme even better in my opinion. Since they can't shoot we can sag off a bit and help more. But defensively they'll be tougher and have more chemistry with those 2.
Warriors are 1-4 this season when they score fewer than 100 points.
The Spurs played a pretty sloppy game as well. This wasn't their best punch by far. I'd be a lot more worried if they had played really well and had the same outcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
I think they are better against the Spurs without Bogut and Iguodala.
Can't really use Bogut not playing as an excuse with TD only logging 8 minutes. TD would've played a lot more had Bogut played. Them missing Iggy was key though.
This isn't an anti-Spurs thread..they can play better, too..
It's just stating how terrifying the Warriors are, tbh..this isn't Lebron's Heat(they had obvious flaws and the Spurs offense philosophy matched up perfectly against Miami's style of swarming defense) or Kobe/Pau's Lakers(where the Spurs just didn't have the talent to beat them)..this team is much scarier IMO..
Bogut, ya, probably..Quote:
Originally Posted by Texas_Ranger
Iguodala is huge against the Spurs, though..
Manu made a lot of bad passes per par. He giveth and he taketh.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris
Spurs have to play absolutely perfect to defeat the Warriors in a 7 game series. There's no denying that. The Warriors are the defending champs and are literally having the best season in NBA history. Amazing that there are still people on this forum with their heads buried in the sand saying the Warriors will be exposed soon enough. What more can the Warriors do? Go 82-0?
Spurs can win with historically one of the best defense ever, stop turning the ball over so easily, LA and Diaw being able to take advantage of smaller players, and hitting a good 3 point %.
[QUOTE=midnightpulp;8487639]There's no reason this shouldn't have been a 20 point stomping (and at one point, the Spurs were looking to blow this thing wide open) The Warriors have been giving up big points on good efficiency to mediocre/shitty teams like the Mavericks, Lakers, Suns, Pelicans, etc. Yes, the Warriors didn't take those games seriously, but I don't think they just can turn on/off their defense to level that can hold the Spurs offense at home to 87 points, and I think the reason this wasn't a blowout is because of nerves and pressure on the Spurs part.
Now that they got the Warrior monkey off their back, I think they'll play much more confidently on offense in the next matchup.[/QUOTE]
I don't think the Warriors have won in San Antonio since 1997,,,what monkey are you talking about, Mid?,,,,
Oh sure. The Warriors are better than the Spurs. They'll have to play at least an A- series to have a chance against these guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
That's the point of this thread:lol..you can't put them away, it's terrifying..Quote:
Originally Posted by daslicer
Spurs players and coaches could have been in awe of what gs is doing and then they destroyed them last game
Everybody knows this. You're just stating the obvious tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
GS is in danger of running into fatigue/injuries, especially deep in the playoffs. From here on out GS has to go all in to break the Bulls' record and go onto win the 'ship. Tired legs will also have an impact on their 3pt shooters, it could ultimately lead to their demise against a very well rested Spurs team just starting to peak.
That's not true, at all:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by -21-
There are still a lot of posters here that are still in denial about both Curry as an individual and the Warriors as a team..
After the 30 point thrashing at GS (in which Curry dropped 37 in 28 minutes), and considering how the Spurs typically have problems with athletic, high scoring back courts (Lillard and McCollum just combined for 50), I had no reason to believe otherwise. Also, Klay really isn't the main part in that equation. Curry showed in the first matchup he's capable of scoring at a 50 ppg pace against us. He's obviously not going to average 50 over a playoff series, but he's more than capable of averaging 30-35, with Klay pitching in 20-25.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
Furthermore, I didn't say they would average 70, just that they are capable of scoring that in any given game, and two players who are capable of scoring those points is tough obstacle to overcome.
This game has renewed my confidence somewhat, but I still worry about our comparative lack of firepower. Like I said in another post, I hope it was just nerves that prevented the Spurs from beating down these fucks by 20.
Then go put your life savings on the Warriors in Vegas if its so obvious... you wont you pussy bitch cuck, sit the fuck down :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by HemisfairArena
62-7 well I guessQuote:
Originally Posted by spurspokesman
I read a post of yours earlier suggesting Curry may struggle to get to 20 on occasion vs the Spurs. I appreciated the sentiment, but thought you were slightly optimistic. Mah nig.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
Not sure why people think that Warriors D has nothing to do with Spurs turnovers...42 TOs in two games against them
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Originally Posted by Spurs 4 The Win
Put all your money on the Spurs, tough guy,,,I bet you wont princess,,,
Well, until a series happens between them, you can't really say they are better. All we know is that tonight didn't prove shit and that both teams can play better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agloco
The Movin screen is dead. McAdoo & Barnes get a couple of slashes each that Iggy would have got in any event and yer maybe Iggy helps on D more, but play Bogut more at their peril. Kawhi got robbed and did well to stay so professional. Ffs Delavedova man handled Curry well & he only had his role playing mate LeBrian to help. We got the team and we're coming.
Mid continues to hold :lma's. If you needed this game to understand the basics of basketball you are a fucking twat. :lmao
I already bet $250 on them a few months back when I was in Vegas, jokes on you faggotQuote:
Originally Posted by HemisfairArena
Look at curry stats against Spurs
Spurs do the best on him
Sure you did, princess,,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurs 4 The Win
Terrifying is a bit strong. They are very good, tho
It's important to note that we were pretty much playing against their small ball of death (or whatever it's called) and held them under 80. Iggy helps them to improve their versatility on O and D but it is impressive none-the-less that we held such an explosive lineup to such a low score. We still need to see our full line up vs theirs so not to much we can draw for this game.
Well Im supporting my team and you arent giving us a shot, go get your golden state gear on faggotQuote:
Originally Posted by HemisfairArena
Saw this type of post coming tbhQuote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Really? Cmon, slow Curry, you slow the Warriors. Will other players score? Sure, but tonight was very promising and you know our Spurs are not hanging their hat on this game. I'm sure they're just as frustrated with stupid turnovers and missed shots themselves. It was a good game and very telling in terms of Curry's game.
who gaf about injury.
GS has no room to talk about shit injury-wise. they don't want to go down the 'asterisk' road believe me.
this was FAR from the best we've looked all year. a mediocre game from the spurs IMO
they're still more dangerous than SAS in my opinion but i think we have a puncher's chance
salty much, princess?,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurs 4 The Win
Of course you did. The Spurs are the best defense in the league. That you took a blowout in Oakland a statement of fact is your folly. GS blew out the Spurs last season as well, and the Spurs took the other two. That happens all the time with two really good teams. The Spurs WILL blow out the Warriors at least once. It's not a big deal. It's like two top-rank pool players. Look at what the Heat and Spurs were doing two each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightpulp
When you start counting ppg and use 70 as the number for the Splash Bros., you are saying what they'll average. They'll be closer to 45, and that's being optimistic for them.Quote:
Furthermore, I didn't say they would average 70, just that they are capable of scoring that in any given game, and two players who are capable of scoring those points is tough obstacle to overcome.
It wasn't nerve. It was the Warriors' bench winning against the Spurs' bench. If that is just what we are going to expect, then yeah, it's an issue. But if that's even and even match-up, the team will be fine.Quote:
This game has renewed my confidence somewhat, but I still worry about our comparative lack of firepower. Like I said in another post, I hope it was just nerves that prevented the Spurs from beating down these fucks by 20.
Yes, the Warriors are awesome and scary good.
The Spurs held the Thunder to 85 points and the Warriors to 79 and that's got to be intimidating to their competition.
Really? This far into the season and now it's going to regress? No. Whomever they face next, they're going to romp. They now have the fear of God in them that they might not make that 73 wins.Quote:
Originally Posted by phxspurfan
Oh, so this game "counts more" than the first matchup in which Curry and Klay were on pace to score about 60 combined points? Curry dropped 37 in 28 minutes, and he's been doing it all year against all defenders.Quote:
Originally Posted by dabom
Klay isn't the one who scares me. It's Curry, and you're the twat if you think he's not capable of exploding over a playoff series, even against the Spurs. This game was nice, but you have enter every game (as I'm sure Pop and Co. do) against the Warriors assuming Curry is going drop 40-45 points on you, and try to hatch an overall gameplan from there.
On a side note, Parker's defense was stellar tonight. :lol wanting to start 5'10" Patty House. He can't even stop a 40 year old Leandro Barbosa :lmao
Draymond Green just a few minutes ago: "They only won by 8 points!"
They are an arrogant bunch. I always believe against arrogant people you have to beat them 3 times before their confidence is shattered. The first time you win they will say its a fluke. The second time they will play the injury card excuse. After the third time they will have a mental meltdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by weeks
Warriors fans the understand basketball, not the bandwagon or trolls, are saying the same thing about SA. Offensively we didn't play great either and we still won. These teams are even and its gonna be a war in the playoffs.
I believe he's a strong front runner. He can be broken in half mentally. Just look at the Grizzlies series and Cav's series when he needed David Lee to bail out his ass. I believe if LMA has a few more good games against him he will crumble mentally.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpurPadre
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Originally Posted by Solid D
So you used the 1st game for your whole basis when there has been "history" of the Spurs owning the warriettes. :lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by midnightpulp
Faggot.
Patty had an alright game.
Jonathon Simmons defense. :lmao
Warriors media and most of their fans don't seem to respect the Spurs, tbh:lol..they're already downplaying the loss..Quote:
Originally Posted by UZER
I'm sure Thompson and Green will say something at any moment now:lol
yepQuote:
Originally Posted by UZER
when the skill levels are this close, the percentages virtually identical, victory or defeat is basically a matter of luck/biased officiating.
i'm not a big believer in the latter, so i think it's just gonna come down to lucky shots in the end.
Laker fans. :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Just keep playing Kawhi on him. He only picked it up once the Spurs stopped doing that. Take him out of the offense, and he'll start being an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by daslicer
so many are bandwagon johnny-come-lately types...they still haven't gotten it. the regular season is really meaninglessQuote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
one 30 point blowout and they started poppin champagne. it's kinda funny. even lakerfans won't fall for that, they got too much experience
You can take care of that by playing a lot more post ups, which is what the Spurs should do against this folks, tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by YGWHI
I'm gonna throw this out there,,,these teams aren't going to meet each other in the playoffs,,,,one of them is gonna get beat before that and the world will be shocked,,,,
Spurs also missed easy shots as well. So we can stuff the "they missed shots" thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
The Spurs missed Duncan in the last game and I was told "injuries are no excuse"
Now tonight "they were missing key players"
GTFO
And this game is a "statement of fact?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Chinook
And don't bring up last season. It's irrelevant. The folly I did make was thinking the 2015-2016 Warriors and the 2014-2015 Warriors were similar, and the Spurs still had an advantage over them considering last season's matchups. Curry is on a completely different, stratospheric, never-before-seen offensive level. Maybe I'm overrating him vis a vis the Spurs defense, but I expect him to drop 35-40 (or be on pace to) against us every game. All Klay has to do is basically not suck, and we're close to my 60ish combined PPG for them. Or at the very least, a +15 advantage over our two biggest guns (the latter is really the more accurate judgement since pace obviously affects PPG). Again, prior to this game, I had no reason to believe otherwise.
I have some renewed confidence, but I'm still going to go into every game against them expecting big numbers from Curry/Klay (or that =10-15 vs. LMA/Kawhi).
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Originally Posted by DAF86
we did as many as we could. We turned it over on postups too when they double teamed. I remember boris and lma both had TO's while posting up. Warriors' hands are just too quick. Manu just needs to stop trying to jam it in there when LMA is ALREADY double teamed.