Honor

[ElNono]

The Spurs and Celtics came into their respective conference finals in very different positions. The Spurs were riding a 18 game winning streak, that ballooned to 20 by the time they were 2 games into WCF with all of their players healthy for the first time in years. On the other side the Boston Celtics struggled through an ailing Hawks team, and an offensively challenged 76ers. After 2 games in the ECF, the C's found themselves down 0-2, with an ailing Ray Allen, and slowed Paul Pierce, and a time limited Kevin Garnett. However 3 games later in their respective series, the Spurs find themselves down 2-3, and the Celtics have battled the reigning MVP to take a 3-2 lead. Obviously the Thunder and Heat are different teams, but their opponents aren't the ones making the differences in these series. For the Celtics, their will and pride took over in their series, however those same traits have been largely absent in this series.

Even in their wins, the Spurs seemed glad to skim by and accept the W, instead of closing things out and making sure their 10 point leads didn't turn into 3 at the buzzer. Derek Fisher after their game 2 loss said that the Thunder needed to have the desire and will to win, they brought it in the subsequent 3 games, the Spurs didn't. A blowout game, and 50 turnovers later, the Spurs look clumsy, frustrated, and embarrassed.

Now its time for the Spurs to show that same desperation, that same will, and that same pride on the court tomorrow night, as the Celtics have all series. IF they want it badly enough, this team has shown they can play against anyone on any night. IF they want a chance at another ring, they've got the opportunity to turn 1 game into 2, and 2 games into another series. The Spurs for all intensive purposes were gifted a historical winning streak, but if they want the chance to play for another ring, another series, or even another game, it won't be given; they are going to have to take it.

So now the time comes for the Spurs to show us, who they want to be. Do they want to be another honorable mention for the 2012 season, or do they want to fight for their chance for something more. The Spurs I know compete, the Spurs I know make love to pressure, the Spurs I know can take the next 2 games. But this isn't about me or any other fan. Greatness isn't something your given, its something you put yourself in position to take when the time comes. Game 6 is calling the Spurs and asking, who do you want to be?

[midnightpulp]

Yep. And Greggory needs to kick his obsession with "resting players" to the curb. The Neal sub midway through the 3rd when it looked like the Spurs might blow it open to "give Parker a rest" was the mistake of the series thus far.

If he finds a lineup that's effective, ride those ers until they're puking on the court. All or in' nothing.

[ElNono]

you read all that?

[tesseractive]

Yep. And Greggory needs to kick his obsession with "resting players" to the curb. The Neal sub midway through the 3rd when it looked like the Spurs might blow it open to "give Parker a rest" was the mistake of the series thus far.

If he finds a lineup that's effective, ride those ers until they're puking on the court. All or in' nothing.

Ain't to rest 'em for unless we win.

[VBM]

Ain't nothing wrong with taking a break to stop and smell the roses though...

[Leetonidas]

Good post but...

for all intensive purposes

lolwat

[ElNono]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199126

[DontStopBelieving]

[baseline bum]

Good post but...



lolwat

Forgive ElNono, as his native language is Mexican.

[ElNono]

Forgive ElNono, as his native language is Mexican.

thread backfire, tbh... go give props to the real author

[Venti Quattro]

Honor ... and class

[midnightpulp]

you read all that?

I like reading. And the point was germane. The Spurs can learn a lot from Boston and how they fought. Unfortunately for them, however, Fili isn't on the OKC sidelines.

[Koolaid_Man]

The Spurs and Celtics came into their respective conference finals in very different positions. The Spurs were riding a 18 game winning streak, that ballooned to 20 by the time they were 2 games into WCF with all of their players healthy for the first time in years. On the other side the Boston Celtics struggled through an ailing Hawks team, and an offensively challenged 76ers. After 2 games in the ECF, the C's found themselves down 0-2, with an ailing Ray Allen, and slowed Paul Pierce, and a time limited Kevin Garnett. However 3 games later in their respective series, the Spurs find themselves down 2-3, and the Celtics have battled the reigning MVP to take a 3-2 lead. Obviously the Thunder and Heat are different teams, but their opponents aren't the ones making the differences in these series. For the Celtics, their will and pride took over in their series, however those same traits have been largely absent in this series.

Even in their wins, the Spurs seemed glad to skim by and accept the W, instead of closing things out and making sure their 10 point leads didn't turn into 3 at the buzzer. Derek Fisher after their game 2 loss said that the Thunder needed to have the desire and will to win, they brought it in the subsequent 3 games, the Spurs didn't. A blowout game, and 50 turnovers later, the Spurs look clumsy, frustrated, and embarrassed.

Now its time for the Spurs to show that same desperation, that same will, and that same pride on the court tomorrow night, as the Celtics have all series. IF they want it badly enough, this team has shown they can play against anyone on any night. IF they want a chance at another ring, they've got the opportunity to turn 1 game into 2, and 2 games into another series. The Spurs for all intensive purposes were gifted a historical winning streak, but if they want the chance to play for another ring, another series, or even another game, it won't be given; they are going to have to take it.

So now the time comes for the Spurs to show us, who they want to be. Do they want to be another honorable mention for the 2012 season, or do they want to fight for their chance for something more. The Spurs I know compete, the Spurs I know make love to pressure, the Spurs I know can take the next 2 games. But this isn't about me or any other fan. Greatness isn't something your given, its something you put yourself in position to take when the time comes. Game 6 is calling the Spurs and asking, who do you want to be?

I don't give a ...just die Spurs die already....good grief you ing cry babies are intolerable..tonight can't come fast enough..it's time to send you s to the bag mausoleum

[benefactor]

The goods.

I've already had my "drink myself into a coma" moment after game 5. Now that I've gotten it out of the way, I can go into tonight with no expectations.

It's been a great ride this season. It's on them to dig deep and find the for ude to make it last just a little bit longer. Championship talk is great, but I'd settle for just having to opportunity to play one more game 24hrs from now.

[urunobili]

[urunobili]

ElNono; you forgot mentioning that they lost their defensive ace Bradley too...

[DMC]

For all intensive purposes, irregardless of the outcome, as it's 6 and a half in one, and a dozen in the other.