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I don't deny the fear, but we were more afraid of the Shaq Lakers, tbh..never seen a fanbase so scared of a team like spursfan of okc tbh
Because you just don't face okc, you face the refs AND the league at the same time.
I don't deny the fear, but we were more afraid of the Shaq Lakers, tbh..
Give or take a word or two, this was exactly what was said back in 2012 when talking about OKC. Careful what you wish for. These aren't the same two teams that met in the 2012 WCF semis and you can't take stock in "meaningless" regular season games. No matter who they face in the next round, it will be a flat ot battle and they'd better not lose home court.
I'll risk the Clippers dropping off a little and the Spurs exploiting their weaknesses in a WCF matchup over meeting OKC any day. The Thunder live for tearing the Spurs apart. The Clips do not.
Seriously. But they're there.I don't know how there are still so many Spurs fans that deny OKC's dominance over the Spurs, tbh
Careful what you wish for, Spurfan
Besides, we need to get past MethKC first and you need to beat Portland before anyone even starts discussing a Spurs/Clipps WCF
Thunder, Clipper, Heat are all significantly more talented than the Spurs and would beat the Spurs if both teams play at 100%. Heck even Portland has a stronger starting five.
However Popvich can get 120% out of his players (Green last year) while slow down the opposing star temporarily (LeBron) with multiple looks on defense. And Spurs passing game really hides star short comings. While the other teams tend to play ISO ball and have no real systems. Still it all depends on which version of the opposing team shows up. Spurs play at a very consistent level, but more talented teams after they get whooped CAN make adjustments and rise to a higher level that is just too much for Spurs's current level of physicality and athleticism. Honestly Thunder learned a lot from the Spurs in game 1-2 in 2012, had they continued to play team ball they did in 3-6, they would beat the Heat.
And Clippers can beat Spurs this year, remember they have Rivers now so they are running real sets with their ridiculous star power and decked out team. Paul/Griffin and the current supporting cast is very comparable to peak Nash/Stoudemire Suns. The difference is GDP is no longer prime GDP and with a much better coach than D'Antoni, Clippers will most likely beat the Spurs if both teams played at peak level.
However, never underestimate the heart of a champion! Spurs always stand a chance with their mental toughness, coaching and beautiful passing. It can still beat more talented teams if they are stuck in hero + ISO mode for too long.
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OKC has a lot of confidence against the Spurs - even the scrubs (especially Jackson) - not to mention Fisher - I think his eyes light up seeing the silver and black. Clippers - no so much - Spurs have handed them some pretty bad losses even though Doc's at the helm now so I'm sure things will be different. IF and that's a BIG IF, they get past POR, I prefer LAC. They're more likely to play big which will keep Splitter on the floor. Don't want to see OKC with KD at PF and their speedy players (Westbrooke and Jackson) running circles around the Spurs. Besides, LAC is not as long and athletic as OKC.
Laugh at Doc all you want, but with Vinny, we'd have lost to the Warriors in 5 and wouldn't even be discussing Game 1 against MethKC right now
Not even close. The Cilppers and Thunder are pretty much opposites of each other. If anything, it's reminiscent of the 2012 WCSF, which ended up being exactly what we thought.
Boom. Hoops.czar with the truth patriot missiles to save the day. Ya'll been schooled
If Jackson is a scrub, what does that make Mills and Belinelli?
I think the Spurs would have a harder time defeating Portland than the Clippers, tbh.
OKC are another story. I can't imagine the Spurs beating them 4 times in 7 games.
This thread isn't claiming the Clippers are an easy opponent, it's about the Thunder being a much worse match-up for the Spurs, which isn't really arguable, tbh
Entering the playoffs, the Thunder and Rockets were by far the worst potential Spurs opponents..Portland is 3rd IMO, despite being an inferior team to the Clippers, overall..
Imagine the envy of Laker fans if the Clips actually reach the WCFCareful what you wish for, Spurfan
Besides, we need to get past MethKC first and you need to beat Portland before anyone even starts discussing a Spurs/Clipps WCF
Even if okc is a worse matchup which is debatable. Okc is struggling while Clips are clicking on all cylinderz and have the favor of America now due to Sterling saga.This thread isn't claiming the Clippers are an easy opponent, it's about the Thunder being a much worse match-up for the Spurs, which isn't really arguable, tbh
Entering the playoffs, the Thunder and Rockets were by far the worst potential Spurs opponents..Portland is 3rd IMO, despite being an inferior team to the Clippers, overall..
so whatever matchup issues there may be, they are pobably washed out at this point in time
- OKC having the matchup advantage isn't debatable, have you not been watching the past few years of Thunder-Spurs matchups?
- The Clippers just went to 7 games against a Warriors team without Bogut and playing David Lee at C..they haven't had a dominant playoffs, so far, at all
Should of been here Chinook. It was a classic LOL moment. Not sure what you mean by "we". Not one analyst, broadcaster or fan thought the inexperienced Thunder had a chance (not even the majority of Thunder fans). Spurs fans were so arrogant and y, they were spamming the OKC message board. After the backdoor sweep, it was like somebody dropped an atomic bomb on Spurstalk.
the Thunder are easily the worst matchup in the NBA for the Spurs... that's not to say its impossible for us to beat them, but lets just call a spade a spade. The way they play us, it gives our team fits. We have to totally alter the way we play on both ends when playing OKC. The Clippers are a much more natural matchup for most of our players. Yeah, we have a Portland series ahead of us first, but its not illegal to discuss possible future matchups
Portland has a solid chance of beating the Spurs IMO, but we should still hope that the Clippers can knock off OKC, tbh..
And the Clippers aren't really more likeable than OKC IMO, so it isn't for that reason, obviously..the Clippers' players and especially Tom Rivers are disgusting for choosing to sign with a proven racist and condoning his behaviour..
The Spurs just went seven vs the Mavs. Are you saying that's impressive? The Spurs are worse and the Clippers are far better than when they met in 2012. OKC might be a tougher matchup but they're not beating either one playing like they've been playing.- OKC having the matchup advantage isn't debatable, have you not been watching the past few years of Thunder-Spurs matchups?
- The Clippers just went to 7 games against a Warriors team without Bogut and playing David Lee at C..they haven't had a dominant playoffs, so far, at all
I didn't say anything about the Spurs' performance, so far, we're discussing the Clippers "clicking" compared to OKC
The Spurs don't look great, obviously, I'm concerned about the tougher Portland matchup more so than the Uncle Clippers, though..
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- OKC having the matchup advantage isn't debatable, have you not been watching the past few years of Thunder-Spurs matchups?
- The Clippers just went to 7 games against a Warriors team without Bogut and playing David Lee at C..they haven't had a dominant playoffs, so far, at all
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