It feels like we're down 0-2

[Capt Bringdown]

It's not that we lost game 2, its HOW we lost game 2. The Spurs choked away an easy opportunity at the FT line to add 4pts to their lead. Even if they hit a mediocre 3 out of 4 of those shots, the outcome might have been different.

So, the Spurs are left wondering why they can't seem to help themselves win against the Heat. A crisis of confidence. A choke job. Gifting easily-won and obtainable advantages to the opponent.

Sound familiar?

[ErnestLynch]

Though I hate turnovers, the Spurs can become too turnover obsessed. When we have low/no turnovers that generally means the pace is slow, half court set BB which isn't the Spurs game. Basically I'm confortable with having some turnovers if the pace is good and they're playing how they win, at a fast pace. They just have to find that 'sweet spot' where the pace is good and the turnovers aren't out of control. If the Spurs are going to play 'their game' and how they've been winning, there are going to be turnovers, and sometimes, a lot of them. But when it's clickin' it's beautiful to watch and it works. They can also become to 'make the last pass' obsessed. It just may be, against a team like Miami, that they aren't going to get as many of those 'perfect shots'. I saw them passing up shots I thought they should take.
Then again, never coached an NBA game so ...what the do I know.

[TampaDude]

To correct my posting that Miami can't win in San Antonio. I forgot that the Spurs are fully capable of beating themselves in San Antonio. 4 missed FT's in a row. In an NBA finals playoff game ?

Yup...4 missed FTs in a row and a paltry 6-17 from the floor in the 4th. The Spurs beat the Spurs last night. SMFH.

[hater]

I still see this going at least 6 games IMO. problem is game 6 is in Miami.

Sure the optimist in me would like to think Spurs can be leading 3-2 going into game 6. but the realist in me just does not see how that scenario could play out. Not with Bosh, Wade and Lebron playing at such a filthy level. none of the rest of the Heat need to show up.

I knew this was going to happen so not surprised. IMO Spursfan needs to take it like the Spurs themselves. 1 game at a time.

Regardless losing this series will be nothing compared to last year

this is a piece of cake

[ErnestLynch]

Yup...4 missed FTs in a row and a paltry 6-17 from the floor in the 4th. The Spurs beat the Spurs last night. SMFH.

The frustration fastball from Manu to Timmy didn't help matters either. Timmy was layup bound if that's just a regular pass and not a 90 mile an hour fastball.

[TampaDude]

The frustration fastball from Manu to Timmy didn't help matters either.

When you can smack the ballhandler in the ing face and not get whistled, you ain't gonna lose, dude. Gnomesayin'?

[lefty]

things that don't give me confidence is Parker turning into a pussy around this time of year, which I've already factored in.

And we all saw it ocming

Well, except the French Legion and the Parker suckers

[hater]

um, the Spurs didn't beat the Spurs last nite. 3 guys called Lebron, Bosh and Wade beat the Spurs last nite.

[ErnestLynch]

When you can smack the ballhandler in the ing face and not get whistled, you ain't gonna lose, dude. Gnomesayin'?

Yeah I'm not saying it wasn't a ty no-call but Manu got frustrated and we gave up two, late in the game. Tim had the layup. You have to be able to control that frustration and keep playing. Again, it wasn't me that got whacked so ...

[cd98]

Every time the Spurs lose, it feels like the series is over. Every time the Spurs win, it feels like the Spurs are going to sweep. That's the playoffs. Winning championships is hard.

[AFBlue]

Not to me.

These are two closely matched teams where the result will vary game to game based on key plays down the stretch. Both games played out as such. If the Spurs make their free throws un the fourth, it changes the complexion of the game. Spurs stepped up in game 1...just fell short last night.

What allows me to stay grounded and rational is that Pop has yet to make his first big adjustment. As Spo said, it'll be a long "possession series." If you weren't prepared for that ahead of time, now you know.

[superbigtime]

Waah! Boo hoo! I wish some of the little girls on this forum would grow up. Losing is tough, but man up! Don't you want your team to play like real men? Then how can you expect them to do so with all the whining and crying going on around here?

[heyheymymy]

god you ST spursfans are such betas. you just got done watching a 7 game series between these two teams in the finals last year and the series is now tied 1-1.

for s sake, you guys cliff jumped less LAST year when we didn't even know the spurs were capable of pushing these heat players to 7 games. Now, after all you know, and after all you've seen, you want to give up when its tied 1-1? The series is in our favor this year, game 7 in SA this time, better chemistry, better exp, and the format change keeps mia from getting 3 straight at home.

it's anyone's series, and to think spurs can't win in mia because we are 3-5 on the road? we won there last year, and somethings going to give. we couldn't win in okc.... until we DID.

DE5TINY.

[Jordanobili2320]

Feels like 1-1 actually because 0-2 would be a big difference. ing idiot.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Feels like 1-1 actually because 0-2 would be a big difference. ing idiot.

tbh.

[heyheymymy]

just remember how hopeless felt after games 3 & 4 of the WCF this year against okc, and how you felt after game 5 & 6.

didn't know the spurs had that in them did you? it's a long series full of twists and turns, the nba sees to that to sell shoes, tickets and ad space.

so buckle in and enjoy the ride

[Skull-1]

Do you really think the Heat can sustain playing at their level with a 7 man rotation basically. no. They will wear themselves out. Spurs lost one. Big deal. You knew Lebron was going to come back after that collapse in Game 1. Now the Heat only have one day off, let's see if they can keep up that intensity, which I say they won't.

If we lose tonight it is gonna feel like 0-2.

[xmas1997]

At this point it is 0 to 0 with Miami having home court now, and whoever wins the first 3 games takes it all since they split the first two games.
We will see what we will see.

[024]

It is true the Spurs caught a break when Lebron started cramping. I remember the Heat were up 6 in the third quarter with momentum when Lebron had to check out early. That game could have easily snowballed if Lebron remained in the game and played his normal minutes. But a win is a win in the playoffs and hopefully the Spurs realize how lucky they are the series is even. They need to play much harder and smarter.

[HI-FI]

it feels that way because Heat came out of the gate more juiced ready and you could tell that affected the Spurs.

part of that is on Parker. he's supposedly the head of the snake, but often turns into a snake's vagina. I wish he would fix his body language but it is what it is.

More importantly, the Spurs are much bigger and complex than simply Parker's team, so hopefully Pop sits him if he's disappearing.

The other factor that affected my confidence was how the media reacted to the AC situation. The media are propagandist heads for the most part. The story went from the Spurs' redemption to "how dare they don't roll out the red carpet for Queen James". It's incredible how many people claim the AC was sabotaged without any proof, while no one touches on Lebron's su ious cramping. Ultimately Lebron means more money to them than the Spurs, until he retires and then the knives will come out.

Spurs just need to win a game on Miami's homecourt in a decisive fashion to show they're for real. That will inspire a lot of confidence. Spurs have also yet to play close to a complete game, so as long as they can build towards that, they should be alright.

Not to me.

These are two closely matched teams where the result will vary game to game based on key plays down the stretch. Both games played out as such. If the Spurs make their free throws un the fourth, it changes the complexion of the game. Spurs stepped up in game 1...just fell short last night.

What allows me to stay grounded and rational is that Pop has yet to make his first big adjustment. As Spo said, it'll be a long "possession series." If you weren't prepared for that ahead of time, now you know.

good point.

[Skull-1]

it feels that way because Heat came out of the gate more juiced ready and you could tell that affected the Spurs.

part of that is on Parker. he's supposedly the head of the snake, but often turns into a snake's vagina. I wish he would fix his body language but it is what it is.

More importantly, the Spurs are much bigger and complex than simply Parker's team, so hopefully Pop sits him if he's disappearing.

The other factor that affected my confidence was how the media reacted to the AC situation. The media are propagandist heads for the most part. The story went from the Spurs' redemption to "how dare they don't roll out the red carpet for Queen James". It's incredible how many people claim the AC was sabotaged without any proof, while no one touches on Lebron's su ious cramping. Ultimately Lebron means more money to them than the Spurs, until he retires and then the knives will come out.

Spurs just need to win a game on Miami's homecourt in a decisive fashion to show they're for real. That will inspire a lot of confidence. Spurs have also yet to play close to a complete game, so as long as they can build towards that, they should be alright.

Parker just gums up the offense. Pathetic really.

[ShoogarBear]

On the other hand, it could have been 3-0 by now, too.

[DarrinS]

It feels like we're up 2-1

[DarrinS]

Parker just gums up the offense. Pathetic really.

YOU ARE A GOT

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Doesn't it? We had another chance to win this one but our team ing blew it. ty plays by Manu cost us, and Diaw lost his way and was more focused on donut desserts after tonight.

Four missed free throws.
Lost the game because of this.
Probably lost the series because of choked free throws.
Living with media blowing LeBron until Tuesday.

How does it feel now???