Findog doesn't have you at 4

[Muser]

Also, the thing about the Spurs is their problems are evident and can be fixed without anything besides players just playing to their normal level.

Spurs don't need Jefferson to be this ultra efficient 4th option. They need him to be aggressive, run the break, defend and rebound. They also need him to get to the FT line and occasionally carry the team when people are struggling. He is capable of doing all of that.

TP just needs to get healthy and acclimated. He should be able to do that.

Manu is the only really big question mark. The Spurs need him to be close to what he was and he is the only "problem" that seemingly might not get fixed. We don't know what level Manu can reach yet. This is the biggest concern.

This.

[HarlemHeat37]

btw, LOL @ Findog mentioning the Spurs record vs. +.500 teams in like 5 threads, as if we haven't been talking about it already..it's like he finally discovered how to use stats, so he's spreading the word..

I understand a thread about it, but mentioning it everywhere?..

[ElNono]

We've actually been blowing through low and middle-of-the-pack teams (as opposed to losing to them) and the games we lost against over .500 teams were all pretty much close games (games that were within reach in the 4th quarter).
That Hollinger ranking has a strong bias towards scoring differential, thus it's not surprising we're number 4 there...

[Findog]

what is the lakers record against teams with winning records?

9-6

[Findog]

btw, LOL @ Findog mentioning the Spurs record vs. +.500 teams in like 5 threads, as if we haven't been talking about it already..it's like he finally discovered how to use stats, so he's spreading the word..

I understand a thread about it, but mentioning it everywhere?..

I just want to make sure everybody has the most current information so we can have an informed debate

[Findog]

it's actually kind of sad with all the struggles of this team that we're like 2 games back of the #2 team in the West..how the West has fallen off..

3.5 games behind the #2 seed. The #2 seed has played 16 home games and 15 roadies, while the Spurs have played 17 home games and 11 roadies.

[DPG21920]

9-6

It was not really a question, but a poke at you for posting those stats everywhere like lol thread

[jag]

I just want to make sure everybody has the most current information so we can have an informed debate

I got McDyess....you take Gooden. Let's go.

[L.I.T]

Just a hater.

Actually, one of the better threads I've seen in a while.

Someone mentioned earlier that Harlem Heat did a great job with the backcourt analysis. Almost on cue, both TP and Manu have picked up their game. I think this is now three games in a row where they've posted double digit scoring and at least 3 assists each; although TP still isn't shooting for a high percentage yet...but I'm sure it's coming.

What I've been most happy with is the performance of the bench; especially Dice and Mason. They seem to be finding their comfort zones. If the crew of Hill/Manu/Mason/Dice can fully gel, they will easily be the best bench in the league and probably the biggest plus factor for the Spurs in any potential playoff matchup.