Best Case Scenario for Spurs
-Spurs get #1 seed
-Clippers fall to #7 seed
-Jazz/Grizz duke it out in 4/5 series
-Denver locks down 8th seed
Not sure how accurate this is, but on RealGM a member said that Stephen A. Smith has been informed by his "sources" that the Warriors are not being completely upfront about Durant's injury and he is hearing that Durant may be back for the playoffs or be out even longer.
I know, SAS.
^^His sources also said Dominos and Westbrook would be playing in LA together
“a guy on realgm said SAS said...” is not even worth posting tbh
I can't see any argument against this helping the Spurs..of course it does
They're still a great team without Dominos, but they will certainly suffer without his defense and versatility(obviously his offense, too, goes without saying)..not to mention that he probably won't be 100% during the playoffs, as well..I still expect them to get the 1 seed, but the 2 head-to-head matchups vs. the Spurs are going to be massive for the standings..
HCA vs. GS would be big, but it would also have significant implications in round 1..OKC is nothing special and pretty close to the Nuggets as a team, but Spurs match up extremely well vs. Denver..
You're right. I can't find anything credible on this. My bad.“a guy on realgm said SAS said...” is not even worth posting tbh
Screamin' A Smith did say it on First Take. I saw it. Could've been for the shock factor but who knows.
lol thinking the Spurs will be a 1st round exit
dumbass post
nah...the way they went out to get Barnes at 1:00am tells me they are not bluffing-- and it's more serious than not, with more potential for setback than a chance to beat the normal timetable for such injuries. Remember it's MCL grade 2 sprain (ie partial tear) + tibia bone bruise for a 6'11 dude....
What? Sweeping a finesse Denver team would be much easier than going 5 or 6 vs. a physical Thunder team..
SAS is actually has pretty good inside info on alot of topics despite if you don't personally like him. Hes very knowledgeable on NBA tbh
Are you serious? Guess all that inside info outside of "my personal friend.." or "my good buddy.." is worthless when it comes to predicting anything.
I mean he's incorrectly predicted the past 6 Finals:
OKC will get the 6 seed imo
Regardless, Denver would be the easiest matchup and it's not even close..worst defensive team in the NBA, and even Parker has completely destroyed them in 2 games, this season..
Many of the same posters that prematurely busted nuts for last year's 67-win Spurs team should slow down and breathe, tbh
Last year's Spurs with their 67-win RS and King Aldridge(who was certainly "worth it" and shut the mouths of certain posters) were supposed to have a historic showdown with GS..
Spurs were a few unlucky shots missed and a lot of bad calls from going to the WCF. They are probably better this year than last year IMO.
Probably, but they're still coming off a 67-win season where they couldn't even get to the WCFs
Tim was injured. It wasn't a full squad.Probably, but they're still coming off a 67-win season where they couldn't even get to the WCFs
No questioning any of that. Nuggets are the worst playoff team. Just saying it's probably more likely we get the Grizzlies than Thunder.
I have no doubt this team is better than last year's squad. Kawhi rising, added Pau, Dedmon. Better play from role players all together. I think this team will only get better as playoffs draw nearer.
What’s the timing here?A bone bruise can take four to six weeks to heal, with some rehab after that.What’s the treatment for Durant’s injuries?The hardwood has no give whatsoever, so KD’s joints took tremendous stress. I’d be leery of getting him back during the regular season, but with six weeks left, there’s a good chance he’ll be back for the playoffs. He’ll have a hinge brace on 24-7 for maybe a month, which will allow him to bend his knee but it’ll prevent that side-to-side movement, even in his sleep. Rolling over in bed can put enough strain on the MCL that it won’t heal.And the bone bruise?For the bone bruise he might have to continue to wear the brace during playoffs. A bone bruise just has to heal itself, but it can take up to six weeks. Even saying four or five weeks may be a bit too optimistic.
Last edited by spursistan; 03-01-2017 at 06:17 PM.
^ Prediction: He won't be back unless Golden State find themselves in trouble in the first round..
dammit i was hoping they'd have to cut off the leg.
Duncan was literally legless the second half of last year. I mean it's the first time he's ever been an actually liability in a playoff series in 20 years. Makes a fairly big difference.
Agreed. Denver is also strongest in the frontcourt which plays right into the Spurs' hands.
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