WCSF series: (2) Spurs vs (3) Rockets Official Predictions Thread

[spursgu]

The Spurs in 6. I think they can win in 5 but I expect Harden to win his team at least 2 games. People also underrate how good Memphis was last round. I think they gave the Spurs the warm up they needed while the Rockets played the Thunder who were honestly a terrible team. Spurs will be ready.

[SAGirl]

Spurs in 6. Homer take: I haven't watched the rockets but from posts here I know their roleplayers are playing well while Spurs roleplayers just aren't and the bigs haven't been hitting their stride, so proper respect to the opponent and all, and very aware that Spurs aren't fully gelling.. I think they take a couple of games like this Memphis team did.

it may even take adjustments as Pop may inevitably want to play 2 bigs, 2 small PG lineups, etc... I hope some guys step up that need to. We shall see who catches rhythm.

[SAGirl]

spurs need to run a LOT of off-ball action for danny. the rockets will undoubtedly hide harden on him, and he's a lazy defender who falls asleep all the time.

the parker/mills lineup wont work against houston when they bring in lou williams or eric gordon, so this is a series where we need danny out there for defense. if he's knocking down his shots on the other end, i think this series is really easy for us.

Watch Tony/Patty and lee lineups.
Pop won with that group, he will ride them.
... thinking about that makes me a bit pessimistic and I want to support Spurs. I think in 6 but that is a homerism fandom, totally honest about that.
I think we have reached stage of the season where you just got to be a fan and hope for the best.

[BillMc]

I'm leaving for Europe in the morning and I'm not sure if it will be easy for me to catch the games (hopefully most places air the games on TV). Spurs in 6.

Spurs really made some boneheaded defensive plays against MEM but a lot of that was due the great screens and physical play. Have to cut that out vs HOU or they will shoot the same as MEM did from 3

Stream it on your device. Not easy to find the games in Europe though you can always find a person to put it on, though the bar/club can close before it ends. (May not be English language feed though. I watched game 4 of the 2014 NBA finals in a night club in Riga, and the feeds language was French. Confusing. But a win's a win.)

[ElNono]

I'll be shocked if it's less than 6... but LMA should have a much easier time against Nene...

[Robz4000]

Anyone know if FSSW will have the games? Wanna have an alternative when the Spurs are unlucky enough to have Reggie Miller "commentate"...

[-21-]

Spurs 7. I rarely predict a 7 game series, but this is one of those times. I just think Harden is going to go nuclear in at least 3 games and the Spurs role players will it up.

Same, but I'm going with Spurs in 6.

[Fireball]

be surprised how much easier everything will get on offense ... Houston is so much worse than Memphis on D

[siraulo23]

Homer pick: Spurs sweep win every game by double digit

But I see rockets in 6. Kawhi slows down a little bit, parker will have more dud games than good games next series and Aldridge and Gasol continue to play average

[SAGirl]

Homer pick: Spurs sweep win every game by double digit

But I see rockets in 6. Kawhi slows down a little bit, parker will have more dud games than good games next series and Aldridge and Gasol continue to play average

In that case... I'd like to see Pop play the young players and f*uck this senile TOSB of a so called support role players.
Really tired of Pop riding guys putting up Ofers out there while the young players ride the freaking pine bc "playoffs aren't for them" and those who play don't even get shots.

[.G.]

Spurs gon do dey thang, mang. Dey gon do dey thang.

[Lerojo]

Its going to be refball. Prepare yourselves for an ugly and infuriating series.

[skin27]

spurs are coming off a series against a gritty team that plays physical, is composed, clutch, and battle tested... rockets are coming off a series against a guy who pads rebounds so he can get triple doubles

houston still hasnt played playoff basketball (figuratively). plus poop owns pringles

Law of averages man!!

[buttsR4rebounding]

In that case... I'd like to see Pop play the young players and f*uck this senile TOSB of a so called support role players.
Really tired of Pop riding guys putting up Ofers out there while the young players ride the freaking pine bc "playoffs aren't for them" and those who play don't even get shots.

What series are you watching? Bertans and Simmons are both getting some run.

[daledondale]

Spurs in 6. LMA going 15-20 ppg, Kawhi will score a lot, of course, but also he's going to slow down Harden, i hope Tony continues at this level, and at least 2 of the others drop some shots in one game, we need 2 good games of Patty and Manu. Spurs will suffer but we are going to win.

[UZER]

Grizz were frustrating to play to play but I didn't "hate" them. The refs didn't favor them, just got caught up in the moment.

That's going to completely change against Houston. We own Houston for 1995. Hopefully it's David vs Hakeem in reverse.

Harden is going to get some of the most bull calls you will ever see, like grabbing guys are around a pick flailing his arm for three free throws. Beverly is going to be one wrong step from putting someone out for the series every minute he's on the floor. You think fizzdale whined? Wait till you see Pringles on the sideline.

I already frustrated with the calls and it hasn't even started.

[theman21]

Harden will avg 20 ppg from the line.

[cutewizard]

4 to 1 SPURS win!

[SpursBig3s]

Kawhi wont be as dominant as Rockets have better defenders for him and he will have his hands full with Hardon (pun intended) Kawhi will be in foul trouble at least 2 games this series

I cant see Parker having another monster series

Someone else will have to step up

LMAO, after Ariza, they don't have anybody who can guard Kawhi

[cutewizard]

Much easier series in my humble opinion,

Dont know why, just an intuition....

Also, good preparation against the Warriors

[Seventyniner]

I already frustrated with the calls and it hasn't even started.

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs in 5

[Holden_Caulfield]

lamarcus should have a good series since he doesnt have to focus on defending someone like marc gasol. spurs in 5

[spursistan]

[Joseph Kony]

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/view...?f=6&t=1557319

lol at all the delusional rocket fans thinking the spurs have no chance

b-b-but we have beverly

not realizing Parker torched Conley who is a good defensive PG

as long as the refs don't reward Harden's bull i think we'll be fine. Rockets will murder us in 1 of the games in HOU. Spurs will win in 5 imo. Pop owns D'Antoni