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Well last years Spurs had a tougher opponents
Up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals...Which team did you feel better about at the moment they won game 2?
Perhaps most people will say 2013 because it's happening now, and we all know how 2012 ended. But I honestly felt better about the team in 2012, because they looked great in game 2 against OKC. At that point, I thought we had a real shot at the le. But I think we have a chance this year as well.
Well last years Spurs had a tougher opponents
I say this years Spurs look better. The main difference is the energy and confidence of players like Leonard, Bonner, Green, Joseph. They all seem to be playing with a purpose now. Last season they looked like deer in the headlights.
All comes down to the compe ion. Memphis is a considerably weaker team than last year's OKC team. That being said, the Heat are waiting this year and may be stronger than ever.
OKC of 2012 is much better than Memphis so this season I feel better..
Exactly. I feel better about this 2-0 lead simply because Memphis clearly is not as good a ballclub as OKC last year.
This years Spurs team plays defense ..... last years team didn't.
Last years opponent had Durant, Harden and Westbrook ..... this years opponent doesn't.
The degree to which the big 3 run out of gas is shocking, more so than last year.
It was the 20th win in a row and the 2nd against a great OKC team
2012 by far
Defense is eons better. And just based on the percentages. It's extremely unlikely that we blow a 2-0 lead two years in a row... especially with last year fresh on their minds and the fact that this might be one of the last chances.
2012 OKC is better than Memphis this year but Miami is better this year than last. They'd beat Memphis in 5, probably us in 6 tbh.
With the offense clicking like it did last year it was easy to get sucked into it. Some columnists even called us best offense ever (et al Simmons).
Furthermore we didn't know if Miami already is there yet and it felt like if we get past OKC we might be favourits vs. Miami.
This year we can count on the Defense and we all know what that gets you! Memphis might be weaker but the tipping point is, that we won't be favs in the Finals anyway.
Last year at this point, i thought we have a chance of about 65% of winning it all (I even caught myself hoping for a fo fo fo fo).
This year feels more like 30% (but higher for this round alone).
OKC, yes... yet we "magically" swept both The Jazz and The Clips like butta' last year.
I'd have to say that I feel better about this year's Spurs. Sure... they played sloppy and were gassed out after last night's game, but hey... they had been playing every other day since The GS series began. They barely got 2 full days of rest before going into the WCF to play The Grizzlies in game 1. They're a more fired-up and blood-thirsty bunch right now, and seem to be peaking at the right time. I certainly hope it continues, and pray there will NOT be another repeat of last year, obviously. I'm sure revenge is definitely a major motivator for them as well.
Defense
Right now the Spurs are looking like the better defensive team...that's just my thought after Games 1 and 2.
One reason last year's WCF defeat hurts a lot is because I think the Spurs had a very good chance of defeating the Heat in the Finals if the two teams had met in 2012.
This year's Heat team seems so good that the Western team will have a hard time regardless of whether it's the Spurs or Grizz.
This year is better.
The Spurs were facing much more pressure last year with the 20 game win streak and getting cupcake opponents in the first 2 rounds while not facing any kind of adversity. Plus OKC was much better than Memphis is this year. Let's not forget the middle of the pack defense they played last year.
This year, the Spurs know anything can happen and seem to be peaking at the right time while facing a reality check against the Warriors which has made them more prepared for this series. That being said, Memphis was in this position in the 1st round against the Clips so they can still win this series. I won't celebrate until the Spurs get 4 wins in the series.
Plus, the first 2 games last year, OKC could have easily won.
The Spurs made a comeback in Game 1 and choked a big lead in Game 2 before getting the win. The Spurs have actually outplayed Memphis for the most part so far while last year, the Spurs just eked out two wins, imo.
The question is, "which team looked better after winning game 2"
Based on that question, I would have to say last year. 20 game winning streak, amazing offense, up to 2-0, want some nasty...we were on our way.
But because of what happened last year, I think that betters our chances for this year.
Heat still have to get past Indy. Indy has a strong interior game and will push Miami. Plus Dwyane Wade is not at full strength and he may not be for the rest of the playoffs. Pay attention, should the Spurs get past Memphis, this is the best chance to get one for the thumb.All comes down to the compe ion. Memphis is a considerably weaker team than last year's OKC team. That being said, the Heat are waiting this year and may be stronger than ever.
Of course this always helps. We completely SUCKED last year. Did we even play any D? Like... at all?!
Ehh.. I'm still not convinced the Spurs would have. They have enough players that could contain Tony. Plus Tiago wasn't getting the minutes he gets now. Green's shot looked broken in the WCF. LeBron was too locked in last year. If OKC won it all last year, then it would have hurt, but they didn't.
The younger guys have another year of experience, and the older guys are still chugging along (minus Manu). 2013 >>> 2012 except for Manu.
It's close, but Lazarus Duncan, increased focus on D and Kawai's improvement gives this team the edge. I don't think our particular opponent is relevant to the question.
If you want to factor in opponent, ask something like: Would this years' Spurs squad get backdoor swept by last years' OKC team? Or, Would last years' Spurs team be up 2-0 on this years' Grizz? . . . oh, wait . . . never mind.
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