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Creer.
Emotional loss. Four losses in a row is tough to stomach, especially late in the season when the team should be getting ready for the playoffs.
Am I worried? You have to be a little bit worried because there will come a time when the Spurs just don't have it anymore. However, I just don't think we've reached that point in time.
The Spurs are definitely struggling right now but the pieces are still there to make a championship run. Tim Duncan is struggling but the man always picks it up for the playoffs. Always. He's not going to go down without a fight once the postseason starts. He's healthy, he might be fatigued at the moment, but he's healthy.
Tony Parker struggled with injuries all year but he's almost all the way back. He has that burst again that makes him extremely difficult to defend. He can play as well as he did last playoff run. There's no reason he can't.
And Manu Ginobili is better than ever. The Spurs won a championship last year and Ginobili wasn't playing anywhere near as well as he's playing right now. Today, Ginobili can score 35 points and make it look routine.
Bruce Bowen's defense is still top of the line. If he falls off at any point, the Spurs have a backup defender in Ime Udoka ... which is a luxury the Spurs have never head in their previous championship runs with this group.
Fabricio Oberto, Kurt Thomas and Robert Horry form an impressive and multi-dimensional group of options to put next to Tim Duncan. The Spurs have never had this quality and depth of bigmen to put next to Duncan since David Robinson to retired. And I'm not even including Matt Bonner, who has shown glimpses of high production this season.
Out of Michael Finley and Brent Barry, the Spurs will be able to find at least one shooter who is able to knock down shots. These are two of the better shooters in NBA history. Even if individually they aren't what they used to be, combined at least one of them will be able to help the team.
Jacque Vaughn proved last year that he's good enough to win a championship. He got better as last season's playoffs went along and I expect him to be even better this year in the postseason. If Vaughn falters, Damon Stoudamire is a guy who can come in, run the offense and spread the court.
At the helm, Pop knows what he's doing. He knows what buttons to push with these guys. While Spurs Nation is panicking, the Spurs and Pop are not. The Spurs are the only team in the league who go without gameday practices. Pop is going to do what he needs to do to keep this team fresh -- especially mentally fresh.
I still have supreme confidence in this group. It's not going to be easy but I wouldn't bet against the Spurs. They know how to win championships. When it's money time, I'm glad that this group is my horse in the race.
They got this.
Believe.
Creer.
It is chemistry, you guys have brought in so many players like Thomas and Stoudamire, and then let Brent Barry go...at least for now....that some of the bench players are not sure of their roles.
Also, Parker is incredible on offense but has he always been so bad on defense?
DD
Also, can someone change my le to that?
Creer.
I believe.
But the Spurs are not fine. We can't sing that tune anymore. The chip on the shoulder is gone.
Hopefully a win dallas can right the ship
When was the last time Duncan lost 4 games in a row?
The main thing right now is to just make sure you get in the playoffs with the West being so good this year. Let the matchups fall where they may and just deal with it.
Posts like this are why he's the best dog owner in the city of San Antonio. He could use a little work on doggie treat selection though, IMHO.
04 semis.
yup , thanks timvp
I believe...thanks for the Pep talk. Now nothing can change my mind.
haha what up Deuce
Yes and Yes. Parker's a damn good player on offense but on defense, he has problems against bigger guards who can hit the outside J or post him up.
On the other hand, TP usually lights up the opposing guard too.
When did timvp starting doing drugs?
Thank you timvp.
A voice of reason.
I haven't said a word in any thread yet.
I didn't know where to start.
You've done it for me, and I'm sure for lots of us here who still, and always will, believe.
Most of all, from me, thank you for the few words I couldn't find but needed to get out there.
I believe in Tim Duncan.
You guys are still the favorites, IMHO....
DD
I agree completely timvp. While disheartened somewhat by tonight's loss I still believe the team has what it takes to win it all again. The most important element that you mention that I agree with the most is the experience factor. These guys have been through the playoff ringer time and again and have numerous trophies to show for it. Now is certainly not the time to panic but to continue to watch as things playout leading up to playoff time.
Eloquently stated...... unfortunately we've reached the pearly gates for this season (from the point of being a contender for a le).
Losing a 20+ point lead in our own gym at this time of the year hasn't happened in a very long time. Just as ominous a happening as that is, Tim Duncan's demeanor/play of late is even more troubling.
For right now I'm willing to say that we are done, just for the season though.
I'm more concerned with how consistently Timmy plays these last few weeks......
Is the entire joyride over?
Spurs will be fine once Michael Finley gets put in Pop's doghouse...
Every thread has the same doom and gloomers. I am not worried about the Spurs... not while TD is on the team, not while TP is on the team and especially not while Manu is on the team.
No they are not fine but finley sure happened to them..
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Thanks.
P.S.
Kori says she won't post until the Spurs win again. She's
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