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Backing someone down from the corner 3pt line for a potential game winner? That was just laughable. Kidd should have had the ball.
The #1 seed is almost certainly going to remain with the Spurs. Our next six 6 games include 4 games against teams below .500 and only one of those are on the road (Minnesota) We do play OKC & GSW but both games at home. 5-1 is a realistic expectation. And by that time Parker could be back and coming off the bench. on the 22nd of March. OKC has a tough April start Spurs ,@ Indiana, Knicks, @Utah, @GSW, @Portland (Back to back) they could easily drop 2 or even 3 of those games. I'd expect the Lakers to get the 8th spot but could realistically move up to 6th given how GSW has been choking away their chance at their 1st playoff appearance in 6 years. 3-11 in last 14, i believe.
Backing someone down from the corner 3pt line for a potential game winner? That was just laughable. Kidd should have had the ball.
A terrible idea especially when he didn't drive hard to the basket all night but instead opted for outside shooting it wasn't like he was going to get past his defender. It reminded me of something Gary Neal would have done.
Can't wait till Monday... I think they can do it even without TP as long as Manu continues to play like he is. First game we won was without Manu, so winning without Parker would be awesome
If its tight heading into the final couple of weeks and the Lakers look like a lock for the #8 seed, then it wouldn't surprise me if Pop intentionally tanks to get the #2 seed.
Idk about that, the way Tim talked after the bulls game, he said they want the #1 seed real bad.
It is hard to watch most NBA team's offense after being spoiled by the Spurs. Most teams are happy if they find the best match up each time down and let the guy go one-on-one. The Knicks' offense is terrible. They couldn't even be bothered to try to set a pick on the final play.
Totally Agree, NY's offense was really hard to watch.
This is insanity. You think the Spurs sacrifice HCA for the final two rounds to avoid the dysfunctional, chemistry-lacking Lakers? If the Spurs are afraid of the Lakers, they might as well forfeit the playoffs and start rebuilding. The Lakers are 50/50 to even make the playoffs, much less win a series.
The Spurs need to be thinking bigger. That's why it's important to dispatch the opponents as quickly as possible. They were fine last year until game 5 and Pop panicked and stopped pounding the rock. By his excuse that they weren't experienced enough he tried to put the blame on Green.
Thinking bigger than what? You think the Spurs have a better chance to win a le by tanking to avoid the LAKERS, giving up any chance at HCA in the WCF and the finals?
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I really don't see how you can see the Lakers as a bigger threat than OK with HCA. Or Miami. If we get HCA and have to face the lakers, so be it. If we can't beat the Lakers with HCA, we certainly are not beating either OK or MIA without it.
The Spurs will need HCA in the playoffs especially if they do eventually meet the Heat, Miami is virtually unstoppable at home.
Nobody thought Memphis would beat the Spurs in 2010 either, but alas.. Pop has a hard-on for the Lakers. The Lakers are far from dysfunctional. IF they make the playoffs, they'll be red hot and believe it or not, it's still a bad matchup on paper. As far as HCA, THE Spurs won't sacrifice health and rest to get home court. If it happens, the Spurs reserves will need to continue to produce and perform at a high level.
The Lakers are only two games back in the loss column of Utah and Houston and the Jazz are in the midst of a brutal stretch. They have a good shot at making the playoffs.
Last edited by Hoops Czar; 03-08-2013 at 09:19 PM.
I wasn't favoring tanking. I am just saying it's crucial to dispatch with opponents as quickly as possible. There's nothing wrong with being tested just as long as it doesn't go more than 5 games. I think letting the first round series with the Kings go 6 games in 2006 cost them the le that year. The Mavs were rested and the Spurs struggled to keep up in the next series.
Well was a disapointing loss to say the least losing to a team 3 games below .500 at home where you are nearly unbeatable. OKC 1 Game back now. Miami ahead of us.
3/11 OKC is of massive importance now
Spurs Win-2 1/2 game lead and guarantees they won't lose season series to OKC. If Spurs win this game and lose last game in season series, the tie breaker would be based off of Conference record. Spurs (26-11, .700) OKC-31-9 (.775).
OKC Wins- Would be just 1/2 back and would have 2-1 season series advantage with the final at OKC (27-4, .870)
I'm much more worried about OKC's home court than Miami's. Their fans remind me of the Clippers when the game slows down and their are no alley oops or fast breaks they go much quieter.
There is no benefit to that. Houston is as lethal on offense as the Spurs and Harden has played as good as Kobe has this season with less talent around him. They Lakers couldn't stop teams for scoring (besides the Hornets for the final 8 minutes) With a healthy Parker, they'd have trouble keeping the Spurs out of triple digits while scoring as much on a top 5 defense. We'd also have to face Clippers/GSW Instead of Memphis/Denver I'd imagine they Spurs would like to Memphis /Denver.
Celtics could do us a big favor today, lets hope they win a 6-ot thriller lol
So much for Boston helping us. We need a win tomorrow. We'll be tied or up up 2 by the end of it.
Thunder beat the Cs, tomorrow's game is for #1 seed
Man I hope the team pulls through and bounces back with a win against refkc...
It'll be apocalyptic city here if we lose tomorrow.
Spurs have no shot.you know how I feel about our relationship both personally and professionally. You are among a very few, notwithstanding our relative brief actual physical time together that have significantly affected my life. I view you as a role model as an extraordinarily gifted executive, a deep and compassionate thinker, and a person with a rare and unique charisma that brings out the best in everyone you touch. You are just one of my favorite people on earth and I so cherish our relationship
I don't believe that. Celtics had a great shot today and that was a home game for the Cranklahoma Tweakers. Now, that being said, I wouldn't bet the ranch on us winning. I expect to see a very competetive and much improved defensive effort from us. Win, lose, or draw, I hope we play with intensity and go for the throat. Without Tony, of course it will be hard.
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