Tim Duncan: Only 4pts & 3 Rebs more than Z-Bo

[Obstructed_View]

It was one of the best executed games I've seen -- and I've seen plenty.

And when the Grizz adjust and stay with outside shooters, I can only imagine this will allow Tim and Tiago to score down low. Spurs are probably a real pain in the ass to defend.

Just re-watched the first half, and Memphis had four guys in the paint and STILL allowed layups. It's embarrassing how bad they were. I certainly hope for their sake that they have about two extra gears, because strategy changes aren't going to save them, it'll just allow Splitter to score 25 points and get his Stella back.

[jesterbobman]

Tim Duncan was quiet because the spurs rarely went to him, or used him in a Pick and roll situation when Gasol was guarding him. Even if Tim could score somewhat effectively against Gasol, it's a far better option to take Gasol out of the game defensively by plonking Duncan away from the hoop with Gasol on him and attacking Randolph. If Duncan doesn't attempt many shots, and you end up with open 3's or Parker attacking Randolph in the paint(Zach is not exactly a premier shot blocker) the spurs will be pretty happy, as while Duncan is a pretty good mid range shooter, it's probably the best shot to give up to the Spurs, open layups or 3's are far worse.

[ShoogarBear]

Just re-watched the first half, and Memphis had four guys in the paint and STILL allowed layups. It's embarrassing how bad they were. I certainly hope for their sake that they have about two extra gears, because strategy changes aren't going to save them, it'll just allow Splitter to score 25 points and get his Stella back.

I had to laugh when I saw this picture on mysa. Three guys wide open on the arc, and tbh if Duncan was cutting hard TP could still have probably also hit him for a layup.

[racm]

It also shows how the Spurs have the role players to overcome that. If 1 of MEM top 3 players lays an egg (Zbo, Gasol, Conley) it's really tough for them to score enough points even with their tremendous defense.

Pondexter went HAM and the Grizz lost by 22, tbh

[racm]

I had to laugh when I saw this picture on mysa. Three guys wide open on the arc, and tbh if Duncan was cutting hard TP could still have probably also hit him for a layup.

Tbh I think they were simply applying the OKC defense on Parker, the problem is that a Spurs open shooter is far better than a Thunder open shooter not named Derek Fisher