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Spurs had a 37 point quarter against Miami in San Antonio this year. I can see that happen again.
Boris Diaw must have a tremendous series for the Spurs to win.
Spurs had a 37 point quarter against Miami in San Antonio this year. I can see that happen again.
I've watched every Heat playoffs game this year and I can say while Wade seems to be healthy, they are not the same team they used to be. Yes they are the 2 times defending champs and they have the best player and the world along with cast full of shooters, but they do not play (or probably no longer can) that type of defense anymore. As of late, they play it in spurts where they need to make a run, but it usually last 3-4 mins a quarter. I don't know if it's the fact that they haven't really been challenged in the East, but I think if the Spurs can counter those spurts they'll have a good chance
To be fair, Miami doesn't need to play defense in the east.. the rim does that for them.
Out of topic, but when is the NBA going to announce the All-NBA team and All-Defensive team?
waaay late on those, whats the deal?
at first i thought the spurs would win this easily, now im not so sure. ive been watching the replays of miami against the pacers the two guys that kind of worry me are bosh and rashard lewis who could be an ex factor. they had hibbert befuddled trying to protect the rim and still get a hand up when bosh was stretching the floor. miami literally puts five 3pt shooters on the floor at a time sometimes. i wondering if it will force us to play small because miami plays small ball better than anyone.
whats scary about LeBron instead of Durant is that when he's touching the ball, all 5 Heat players become instant threats to score. you will have Wade making savvy cuts at the right time, etc. its like magic with a more dominant scoring ability
I wasn't that confident in the series last year, tbh. This year, though, I think we got it. The way we're playing and how much drive I know these guys have for this, and with home court, I think we've got the best shot out of anybody to take out Miami, who are most definitely not unbeatable.
We just need to win the games at home, that's all, that's all we need to do. Maybe one on the road just to ensure it, but I can see this series shaping out like the OKC one where we lose all but one on the road.
If we found a way to beat OKC, then we can do this. OKC presents much more issues for us than Miami does.
I'm still in amazement that the Spurs are back in the finals. It's such a surreal feeling.
PJ Carlesimo brought that up before the WCF. Miami had beaten Brooklyn and the Spurs were gearing up for OKC, and when asked to predict a series winner he immediately acknowledged the 4-0 season series in favor of the Thunder, mentioned that Miami had become the first team to break the series losing streak, and added "What are the odds of it happening twice in the same year?"
Crazy that's it's the first time they've done it back-to-back. Hoping for a different outcome though, obviously.
So whol'll start for the Heat on the PF position? Lewis, Haslem, Battier, James???
Just hit me..... We back in dis ! Still can't believe we beat the Thunder.
Agreed on most counts. Oklahoma City worried me more, on paper, than Miami does this season. The Spurs have also spent the last month honing their reflexes to tough playoff battles. They've endured a Danger Room gauntlet including the pesky defense of the Mavs, the versatility of the Trailblazers, and the pure athleticism of OKC (not to mention their raucous home arena which Miami won't be able to match). Meanwhile, the Heat have been resting on their laurels and have yet to face a legitimate test (let's be serious...there is no way Indiana was winning that series).
Wow Imagine winning this year and Timmy and manu returning to try to help this team win another tle and finally defend a tle...
Mission FTT accomplished. Time for FTH?
This year's Spurs team is so much more battled tested than last year's. Dallas played very good defense and spaced the floor very well. I've always considered OKC to be the toughest matchup for the Spurs. Their athleticism and length have always been an issue. Can't wait for game 1. Go Spurs Go
I don't want to think how devastated the Spurs will be, AGAIN, if they don't Beat The Heat.
the Heat, Miami, the King.
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RT @EthanJSkolnick: LeBron on Spurs: "They don't like us. I can sense that from Tim's comments the past couple days."
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RT @EthanJSkolnick: LeBron on Spurs: "They wanted us. They got us."
Ethan J. Skolnick@EthanJSkolnick · 1m Bosh on Duncan's comments: "It's a little different, but we love it for extra motivation."
Easy to say that from behind refs Lebum pussy paper champ.
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