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Phoenix has zero rim protection and they really have no system outside constantly moving and hustling. They'd be the toughest matchup between them, Dallas, and Memphis but it still wouldn't go past five games.
Not sure why anyone would be concerned with dallas, we surely have their number, same with memphis althought they could cause a few headaches. Now phoenix this is a real athletic team with real balance, that could be trouble.
Phoenix has zero rim protection and they really have no system outside constantly moving and hustling. They'd be the toughest matchup between them, Dallas, and Memphis but it still wouldn't go past five games.
Anyone outside Pacers & Heat would be the greatest upset in the history of the NBA, I suppose. Has there been a more lopsided conference ever since expansion began?
I wouldn't go that far tbh. Both the Pacers and Heat have been underwhelming lately. I could see the Nyets making it out of the East provided they stay healthy (big if).
In terms of winning a series, I'm not concerned about any of them. Memphis concerns me in the sense of 2 big guys beating the crap out of people for however many games the series goes. The important thing is to get out of Round 1 completely healthy.
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Dallas because it's the closest.
I'd say
mavs
grizz
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imho fwiw
would be great if we never left TX till game 3 of the WCF, and even then, its just north TX up in OKC haha
I want the mavs.
Would rather not play Memphis just because they're so physical.
Like many here, I don't see any of the three as a real threat. Probably would like Memphis the least because I don't want to wear Timmy out against those bigs. Rather have him shooting over DeJuan with ease.
Believe it or not, I'd want the Heat in the Finals. Become the champs by beating the champs.
Like others, I wouldn't want the Spurs playing Memphis, and draining them with physical play so early in the playoffs. There isn't a scary match-up in the first or second round, in my opinion. It's going to be Spurs and Thunder in the WCF. Clippers will lose to the Thunder in 5 games. Spurs-Thunder series will go 6, Spurs win. Spurs-Heat Finals re-match is inevitable.
I'll take Dallas for $100, Alex
Tbh at this point it's pretty much going to be a postseason full of grudge matches. Look at all our potential matchups. Other than Blazers and Pacers, we pretty much just faced everyone else in the last few seasons or have rivaled them in the recent past.
Gonna be an interesting postseason this time around
We have a ridiculous record against Memphis since that 2011 series. I think we've only lost 2 games in 15 regular season games over 3.75 seasons, plus a 4 game playoff sweep, so 17-2.
Memphis doesn't worry me a bit. They were WAY too y about beating us, with that idiot Tony Allen saying Manu wasn't hurt in 2011. The Spurs crew will spend the rest of their collective careers reminding Memphis what time it is.
Indeed. The Memphis Fizzlies have actually become worse and worse since those days with only the excellent Marc Gasol keeping them in contention for the playoffs.
Thats got mansteak written all over it. I like the cajones.
None of the teams at the bottom scare me. Memphis can't score, and Phoenix and Dallas can't defend. First round should end quick
The Spurs have been dominant the last 2 years in the playoffs and have swept 4 out of 7 of their playoff opponents. If they bring it again (as I suspect they will), I'd love to see Portland & Houston get a taste.
2012 & 2013 Playoff Sweeps: Jazz, Clippers, Lakers and Memphis.
Dallas over Phoenix or Memphis, but the Spurs aren't seriously tested by any one of those teams. Geography and style of play make Dallas the easiest of the three.
Hoping for a rule change that would allow the Spurs to play Philadelphia in Round 1.
Dragic's having his best season and Bledsoe's back, but doesn't matter...
I respect the Grizzlies but I think the Spurs figured out how to dismantle them ever since last year and it's not like they've really added any scoring weapons since then. I mean, yeah Mike Miller is there and he's been doing alright lately but he's got consistency/durability issues anyway.
I guess I'm not REALLY too worried about any of them. If Golden State somehow slipped down into a first round matchup for the Spurs then I'd be sweating a little, but the teams you mentioned are either known commodities we've long become confidently capable of overcoming (Dallas, Memphis) or too new on the scene to cause too much trouble even if they turn out to be a dangerous surprise for us (Phoenix).
Want to face Dallas, less travel. Would be nice to kick them around.
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