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I'd like to see the Spurs win in order to get closer to the 1 seed, but aside from that, there's nothing to learn. Spurs need to be healthy and playing well during the playoffs or none of this matters.
Outside of the result, what are you interested in seeing? The result is largely irrelevant IMO, it's just the 1st game of the regular season series..both teams will be playing hard, but still, it's just 1 game..
Not trying to discuss "keys to the game", btw, this is strictly about what you're interested in seeing in the "game within the game"..
1- The type of success Aldridge, West and Diaw will have at exposing the Warriors' interior defense..I know they like to give up the mid-range shot, but they're also 2nd last in the NBA at giving up points in the paint..they're also very poor at defending PFs, so far, this year, IIRC..
2- The tempo..
Warriors: #2 in pace, #1 in transition points
Spurs: #23 in pace, #6 in transition points allowed
Very interested in seeing which team will be able to dictate the tempo
3- Defensive assignments vs. Curry
Will Pop show his hand in game 1? Will he keep Parker on him? If yes, will he mix it up often?
What sub-plots of the game are you most interested in seeing?
I'd like to see the Spurs win in order to get closer to the 1 seed, but aside from that, there's nothing to learn. Spurs need to be healthy and playing well during the playoffs or none of this matters.
I'm watching Denny Green vs Spurs big men
Spurs transition defense.
Who Kawhi is guarding and how they do.
What kind of energy both teams have.
Biggest thing I'm watching
How the Spurs 2nd team does and how Kerr handles them.
Especially with Tim out, I definitely want to see how LMA steps up (or not)... He's had half a season to acclimate, he's done generally a great job, but these are the kind of games where we'll need him. I already know that because Tim isn't going to be next to him, the interior D will suffer a bit, but I want to see an aggressive LMA on offense out there, tbh... West is a rugged, gutsy guy, but obviously limited by his age, I know he'll bring it within his limitations...
Frankly, I already have my mind set that Tony is going to guard Curry most of the game. I don't think Pop is going to give Curry free practice time against Danny/Kawhi in the regular season. Maybe in the 4th quarter, if it's a close game, we'll see Kawhi taking on him.
And lastly, I wanna see how Pop deals with potential postups on Patty when the bench is out there, and whether Kerr goes to that at all (he might not want to play that card this game).
I'd like to see the bench get a lot of burn, for Pop to not push the starters too much. Win or loss doesn't mean much to me for this game, I'd just like to see the Spurs get valuable minutes and experience.
1). How the Spurs will primarily defend the curry-green PNR. Do they hard hedge and try to recover? Do they switch and force to beat you? Do they trap and let green dictate the play?
2). How successful the Spurs will be in stopping transition plays?
3). Can they establish the post with LMA/Diaw/Kawhi and play inside out effectively?
4). How do they match up defensively with golden state's death lineup?
5). Can our bench outplay theirs? Their main x-factor is Iggy's energy, defense, and outside shooting. I want to see the Spurs neutralize him.
6). I am interested in seeing who Kerr has Curry guard. We have to go at him and tire him out. It likely will be Parker or Green. If he's on Parker, he has to take advantage. Multiple David West screens are what I want to see. If he's on Green, then run him through multiple screens. Making him play defense will be key.
Mainly Aldridge..Ive seen the spurs play vs the warriors minus aldridge already.
If the Spurs can clamp down at the defensive end, tbh.
With Tim out, this is quite a sneak peek of what's to come in the future.
1. LMA rising to the occasion.
2. TP vs Curry.
3. Kawhi vs Curry.
Why is everybody saying this though? Pop put Kawhi on Curry's ass last april.
Apart from a few already mentioned ones, I'd be interested to see if Pop will try putting Patty on Klay to chase him around screens. It worked against the Clippers and Re , but Klay is even better and taller. Spot up shooters who run around screens are a very tough cover for Green and Klay is currently top 3 at scoring this way I think.
Obviously the two most important things to look for are defending the Curry-Draymond PnR and LMA scoring on Draymond.
- Our worst defender marking the league MVP.
- Draymond Green - most underrated player in the NBA. even after his FMVP. Hes a triple double point forward who plays DPOY level defense.
who does tony guard?
can LMA score on green to punish their small lineup?
Who guards curry. I sure hope it's green or Leonard. Something tells me pop is going to think with his heart and have Tony cover him.
I don't think Draymond won FMVP, you're thinking of Raymond
it will be 4:30 in the morning ... I will be lucky to keep my eyes open and watch two teams constantly run from one side of the court to the other ... just get the win dammit
I'm looking for Tony to hold his own on Curry. I'm looking for boban to continue his stellar play, especially if he finds himself out there against Warriors small ball line up. I'd like to see Kawhi get out of this slump, maybe having a repeat performance of last with 5+ steals, 25+ points.
Ultimately i just want an entertaining game though, win or lose.
I want to see how the Warriors respond to the Spurs punishing them inside. I seriously do not believe they have an answer for LMA or Diaw.
you're both thinking of iguodala
If we can win the rebound battle, limit second chance opportunities, and get most 50/50 balls without TD. I'm also looking to see if LMA will look for his, especially in the fourth.
The 3 point shot.
It's what wins games for Golden state. Take that away...and we win. If we can't stop that, we lose.
Golden state is #1 in 3 point % at 42.4%
SA is #2 in 3 point % at 38.5%
But, here's the bigger point...
Golden State is #2 in 3 pointers attempted at 30.2 per game
SA is #26 in 3 pointers attempted at 18.5 per game.
What happens on the 3 point line, will decide the game. Stop that, and we can beat them. Either Decrease the % they make, or Decrease the number they take. Either way will probably work.
So, I'm interested in seeing how Pop chooses to handle this.
Last edited by SouthernFried; 01-25-2016 at 05:13 AM.
I read an reticle a couple months ago on how different paced teams faired when going against each other. Unsurprisingly, when two high paced teams faced off, the pace of the game was high and vice verse for when slow paced teams faced each other. What was interesting was that every time a fast paced played a slow paced team, the slow paced team dictated the pace of the game.
I wish I could find the article to be more specific, but that was the gist of the article. It bodes well for us today, if it holds true.
oops my bad. Always think its Draymond with his D on LBJ
How much will refs let got Curry do his offensive push off to get free? b. Will Popped pull Parker off him if he is toasting Frenchy?
How many minutes for Boban? How effective and will refs screw him?
Will West and Draymond Green get into it if Green tries his cheapshot bullying bull ?
How many of Kwas offensive possessions (or not) will be Kobme style / 4 Dumb? That being either he forces up ball hog style and/or Pop orders all other 4 players to stand around while Kwa isos. Difference between being "aggressive" on O and being Kobme Dipstick.
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