Someone Convince Me The Grizzlies Shouldn't Be The Overwhelming Favorite in the WCF

**polandprzem** · 05-26-2013

Does LJ stands for Little Johnson?

**Whisky Dog** · 05-26-2013

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Makes you realize how ridiculously good that 11' Randolph was.

I've been telling people. In 2010, the Phoenix Suns probably put together one of their best 4 game performances in franchise history to beat the Spurs (Spurs were right there every game til the end that series; PHX literally shot and played lights out). Same goes for Memphis in 2011' (hit lightning in a bottle). Then in 2012, the Thunder gets everyone 1-8 to play their A game for 4 straight games (G3-G6).

Spurs literally have been struck by lightning (facing opponents who all seemed to be on fire/the positive side of the law of average theory) the past 3 post-seasons.

Or, they finally have the personnel and willingness to be a top defensive grind it out team again. Didn't have that the last 3 seasons, it was all offensive style. We basically became a version of the 2005 Suns until they got back to defense this year.

**Canibspur** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by TheyCallMePro

Are you kidding me Timvp? They have 1 great player in Randolph, and their are times where he gets benched at the end of games because of disputes with his coach. Were not going to lose to Jared Bayless, Tayshaun Prince, and Quincy Pondexter either. We have the much better team. I shouldn't even have to go through the match ups. Seriously, this is not two years ago. We didn't have Leonard or Green, and Splitter never played. That's 3 starters. Were much better. I think everyone is overrating Memphis right now. Remember. Were not the most talented team, but were still TWICE as talented as Memphis.

#CalledIt

**rjv** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by tlongII

I agree with all the points in this post.

i should have know once tlong agreed with this post, that there was no way timvp was correct about any of his takes.

**TimmehC** · 05-26-2013

So is timvp going to start a new thread about how game 4 is a must win?

**team-work** · 05-26-2013

Not to take away anything the Spurs has achieved in this year's playoffs. Just wonder what the scenario would be had every team stayed healthy...

"After 2 hard-fought series, we try to convince ourselves the Thunders aren't the favorite in the WCF... with more difficulty."

**manufan10** · 05-26-2013

The San Antonio Spurs have treated the Grizzlies like welcome mats this series.

**GSH** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by team-work

As far as I remember, I haven't been stricken in the face by a basketball like that. But it seems there was an exaggeration of the collision. That's why I said it's 'at least partly a flop'.

If you had, you would remember it. It hurts like a . I've never seen anyone who didn't react about like Gasol did. And you're never looking for it - otherwise you wouldn't let it hit you in the face.

**capek** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

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Makes you realize how ridiculously good that 11' Randolph was.

I've been telling people. In 2010, the Phoenix Suns probably put together one of their best 4 game performances in franchise history to beat the Spurs (Spurs were right there every game til the end that series; PHX literally shot and played lights out). Same goes for Memphis in 2011' (hit lightning in a bottle). Then in 2012, the Thunder gets everyone 1-8 to play their A game for 4 straight games (G3-G6).

Spurs literally have been struck by lightning (facing opponents who all seemed to be on fire/the positive side of the law of average theory) the past 3 post-seasons.

While that's true of course, the other thing that was the same about the Spurs those seasons, and where the '13 Spurs are different, is defense. Those teams sucked while this one is pretty darn good. If you think about it, the main difference between those series you mention, and this year's GSW series, is that this time we actually had the personel to cool off the other team's players when they started to go off. I guess that's why they say defense wins championships, because without it the opposing teams will, seem like they can hit anything.

**therealtruth** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by Whisky Dog

Or, they finally have the personnel and willingness to be a top defensive grind it out team again. Didn't have that the last 3 seasons, it was all offensive style. We basically became a version of the 2005 Suns until they got back to defense this year.

It wasn't till he stayed with TD/Splitter that we finally got some separation at the end of the game. TD/Splitter force so many misses around the basket.

**Brunodf** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

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Makes you realize how ridiculously good that 11' Randolph was.

I've been telling people. In 2010, the Phoenix Suns probably put together one of their best 4 game performances in franchise history to beat the Spurs (Spurs were right there every game til the end that series; PHX literally shot and played lights out). Same goes for Memphis in 2011' (hit lightning in a bottle). Then in 2012, the Thunder gets everyone 1-8 to play their A game for 4 straight games (G3-G6).

Spurs literally have been struck by lightning (facing opponents who all seemed to be on fire/the positive side of the law of average theory) the past 3 post-seasons.

Our D is elite/our frontline is big, nothing to see here

**therealtruth** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by Brunodf

Our D is elite/our frontline is big, nothing to see here

Exactly. After we get eliminated by some "hot shooting" teams you really have to question our defense. Defense is about making the offense uncomfortable and forcing misses. There's no luck or probability to it. We didn't play good enough defense from '10-'12.

**3 Legged Dog** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by therealtruth

Exactly. After we get eliminated by some "hot shooting" teams you really have to question our defense. Defense is about making the offense uncomfortable and forcing misses. There's no luck or probability to it. We didn't play good enough defense from '10-'12.

When it comes to 2012; I disagree. The Spurs got jobbed in the OKC series. Their defense was NOT the problem.

**Brunodf** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by 3 Legged Dog

When it comes to 2012; I disagree. The Spurs got jobbed in the OKC series. Their defense was NOT the problem.

The defense was the problem! We had the lead in the 4th in games 4/5/6 but small ball couldn't defend the PnR/get stops

**2centsworth** · 05-26-2013

Originally Posted by 2centsworth

I'll bet you the Spurs will win this series. I love this matchup. I don't see how Memphis scores enough to get it done?

Spurs system will produce enough points.

Now against Miami we are the overwhelming underdog.

Grizzlies have very few question marks? They can't freakin shoot from the outside.

Not easy being this right all the time