Spurs trying to track down the 2/3/4 seed

[timtonymanu]

These ing lottery teams love upsetting us but can't do the same to other teams.

[Robz4000]

These ing lottery teams love upsetting us but can't do the same to other teams.

Just the cost of being champs tbh.

[tmtcsc]

The Warriors series in 2013 was Duncan's worst playoff series in the past 3 years IMO..if you recall, Pop benched him for Splitter down the stretch in that series for defensive purposes, as the Spurs were having trouble defending the perimeter with Tim on the floor..
It would be less harmful if Tim was scoring well, but Bogut might be the best Duncan-defender in the NBA right now(Duncan shot 42% from the field in that series)..

What ??

Tim's #s from that series:

Game 1: 19 pts / 11 rebs - 34:17 W +2
Game 2: 23 pts /9 rebs - 37:19 L - 9
Game 3: 23 pts / 10 rebs - 38:11 W +10
Game 4: 19 pts / 15 rebs - 42:44 L - 10
Game 5: 14 pts / 11 rebs - 30:11 W +18
Game 6: 19 pts / 6 rebs - 31:40 W +12

Spurs win 4-2 (Avg. Margin of victory = 11 pts)

[Malik Hairston]

What ??

Tim's #s from that series:

Game 1: 19 pts / 11 rebs - 34:17 W +2
Game 2: 23 pts /9 rebs - 37:19 L - 9
Game 3: 23 pts / 10 rebs - 38:11 W +10
Game 4: 19 pts / 15 rebs - 42:44 L - 10
Game 5: 14 pts / 11 rebs - 30:11 W +18
Game 6: 19 pts / 6 rebs - 31:40 W +12

Spurs win 4-2 (Avg. Margin of victory = 11 pts)

A horrible 49% True Shooting in the series and a -11 +/- for the series..

[spurraider21]

Who are their 2 elite frontcourt defenders?

Andrew Bogut and Draymond Green... 2 of the best defenders at their respective positions

[tmtcsc]

A horrible 49% True Shooting in the series and a -11 +/- for the series..

I'm not sure where you are going with this Malik. Don't you throw +/- out the window when you are winning by double digits? Tim scored just fine. He averaged 19.5 pts / 10 rebs and played 35 minutes per game. Who else can give you those numbers on the Spurs? Pop may have subs uted for Tim in certain situations but they don't win without him.

Edit: Where did you get your +/- numbers?

Game 1: -2 W
Game 2: 0 L
Game 3: +1 W
Game 4: -23 L
Game 5: +27 W
Game 6: -2 W

+/- for the series = +1 He had one awful game and they lost it by 10 pts.

[RD2191]

Andrew Bogut and Draymond Green... 2 of the best defenders at their respective positions

Green is listed at 6'7, if Tiago shows up with his A game we should be set.

[spurraider21]

Green is listed at 6'7, if Tiago shows up with his A game we should be set.

dismissing a guys defensive prowess because of his height

he's a dpoy candidate tbh, and will probably end up top 5 in voting, if not higher

[cd021]

Green is listed at 6'7, if Tiago shows up with his A game we should be set.

Thats kind of irrelevant. He can guard SFs , PFs & Cs and as done it very well. Tiago is also going to have to cover him when he's spotting up from 3. He can also drive and kick similar to Diaw.

[cd021]

Playoff tested doesn't just mean getting there, it means getting there and winning. It means finding ways to win a 7 game series and doing it at least 2 or 3 times. This current Warriors squad hasn't even been to the WCF. Coack Kerr can talk all he wants about "pushing through" because he's been there, but until you have actually been battle-tested, its not the same thing.

I think some of that is a media buzz word. They have enough experience. If we are playing that game. OKC beat us in 6 games after 18 games of playoff experience. Its a bit overrated. Wade went off in the Finals in his 3rd season in the NBA (he averaged 28 ppg in that playoff run) and he had played only 27 games prior to that run.

[gameFACE]

Its odd that so many people believe that the Warriors aren't as good as they are. They are #1 in offensive and defensive rating and their net margin of victory almost double the second highest (the Clippers).

I think they're a good team. But they're also this season's boy band. The playoffs are a very different animal and it's yet to be seen how they take the half court game. The three isn't going to splash for them in the playoffs. Also, Kerr is a rookie coach. I don't care how much knowledge he experienced playing under Pop and Phil. You just don't get that easy a path to a championship without some tough lessons on the road.

In any case, The Spurs don't gain anything by avoiding them in the second round. If anything the road becomes easier in the third round. So 4th or 5th seed is okay. Preferably 4th seed so you get at least one series with home court.

[Brunodf]

Are people truly scared of GSW

We dont even know if they or the Spurs will make out of the 1st round

[ducks]

Since Splitter was put back in the lineup (2/27), Spurs' starters have outscored opponents by 41 points per 100 poss: http://on.nba.com/1xr6TOS

[RD2191]

dismissing a guys defensive prowess because of his height

he's a dpoy candidate tbh, and will probably end up top 5 in voting, if not higher

6'7 is 6'7, don't care how good of a defender he is. If TIago plays his A game he will be no match for Green. Tiago is quick enough to guard the 3 and the paint. Granted he's healthy.

[RD2191]

You guys are seriously overrating the dubs. Spurs in 6 if they meet up. Wouldn't be surprised if it was 5.

[spurraider21]

6'7 is 6'7, don't care how good of a defender he is. If TIago plays his A game he will be no match for Green. Tiago is quick enough to guard the 3 and the paint. Granted he's healthy.

ben wallace must have been a terrible defensive center

[RD2191]

ben wallace must have been a terrible defensive center

wallace was 6'9

[RD2191]

http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/...ond_green.html


found spurraiders article

[cd021]

You guys are seriously overrating the dubs. Spurs in 6 if they meet up. Wouldn't be surprised if it was 5.

Seriously underrating GSW

-They are tearing through the West, which is on pace to have 7 teams finish with at least 50 wins and 9 teams with a plus .500 record.

-GSW is on pace to win 67 games

-They are on pace to become the 8th team in NBA history that have a margin of victory higher than 10.0 ppg. 6 of those teams have won a championships and the other lost to one of those teams.

-Have two of the top five defensive players in the NBA [Bogut-1st, Green-5th] (according to DRPM) Iguadala is 6th among SGs (behind Danny Green) that's three elite defenders.

-Leads NBA in defensive and offensive rating.

-30-2 home record. Spurs would have to win 2 road games in GSW that's a big a tall order. You're acting like its a cake walk.

[cd021]

wallace was 6'9

Denis Rodman

[spurs10]

I'm not sure where you are going with this Malik. Don't you throw +/- out the window when you are winning by double digits? Tim scored just fine. He averaged 19.5 pts / 10 rebs and played 35 minutes per game. Who else can give you those numbers on the Spurs? Pop may have subs uted for Tim in certain situations but they don't win without him.

Edit: Where did you get your +/- numbers?

Game 1: -2 W
Game 2: 0 L
Game 3: +1 W
Game 4: -23 L
Game 5: +27 W
Game 6: -2 W

+/- for the series = +1 He had one awful game and they lost it by 10 pts.

This is a wonderful post. When you are winning the games the misinterpretation of individual stats are not very telling. This is the problem with individual stats in a team sport.

I saw something similar about Tony in the Finals where his +/- was off the chart (>+40), but according to some we were losing when he was playing. Let's keep losing like that!

[tmtcsc]

I think some of that is a media buzz word. They have enough experience. If we are playing that game. OKC beat us in 6 games after 18 games of playoff experience. Its a bit overrated. Wade went off in the Finals in his 3rd season in the NBA (he averaged 28 ppg in that playoff run) and he had played only 27 games prior to that run.

I didn't get "playoff tested" from the media, that is my phrasing and opinion. I sincerely believe they need a scar or two more before they realize success on a Championship level. This is their first season with Kerr as their coach and a new system. How will they respond when they face adversity? How will they play as a #1 seed? How will they react when the shots aren't falling and the stakes are high?

We don't agree and that's fine by me. We'll see what happens but I think the Warriors are still a year or two away.

[spurraider21]

wallace was 6'9

so 6'9 center is fine but 6'7 power forward isn't.

ok.

[RD2191]

so 6'9 center is fine but 6'7 power forward isn't.

ok.

So you have him going against Tim or Tiago? Both are 7 footers.

[RD2191]

Seriously underrating GSW

-They are tearing through the West, which is on pace to have 7 teams finish with at least 50 wins and 9 teams with a plus .500 record.

-GSW is on pace to win 67 games

-They are on pace to become the 8th team in NBA history that have a margin of victory higher than 10.0 ppg. 6 of those teams have won a championships and the other lost to one of those teams.

-Have two of the top five defensive players in the NBA [Bogut-1st, Green-5th] (according to DRPM) Iguadala is 6th among SGs (behind Danny Green) that's three elite defenders.

-Leads NBA in defensive and offensive rating.

-30-2 home record. Spurs would have to win 2 road games in GSW that's a big a tall order. You're acting like its a cake walk.

No offense but I couldn't care less about regular season accomplishments. Lets put it this way, if the Spurs meet GS and they lose I will never post again. That's how confident I am that the Spurs will beat GS.