Have the Spurs Risen to Championship Level?

[rayray2k8]

u deserve a facepalm

You're exactly the type of spurs fan I'm referring to. Thanks for proving my point, noob!
I'm cutting you a bit of slack since it's pretty obvious that you haven't been on the board long enough. So don't be too surprised when you see what type of threads pop up later.

[tdunk21]

You're exactly the type of spurs fan I'm referring to. Thanks for proving my point, noob!
I'm cutting you a bit of slack since it's pretty obvious that you haven't been on the board long enough. So don't be too surprised when you see what type of threads pop up later.

i have seen all the threads like " duncan", " pop", "fire pop", "timmy is done" threads....but my replies to those threads were positive....i was never so negative....uhave 1000's of posts and yet u act like a noob....u really deserve a facepalm

[rayray2k8]

i have seen all the threads like " duncan", " pop", "fire pop", "timmy is done" threads....but my replies to those threads were positive....i was never so negative....uhave 1000's of posts and yet u act like a noob....u really deserve a facepalm

The ? I didn't even bother finishing reading your post. What are you like 12?? Type in full sentences you lazy .

[slayermin]

I am just savoring every second of each game. I don't know if they have what it takes to win it all. But I'm gonna sit back and enjoy the ride as long as it lasts.

One thing I do know, this is the best I have seen them play since 2007 and 2008.

[MmP]

Watching a healthy TP, a dominant Manu and TD and improved Hill at the same time on the courts it's just a fantastic sight. I mean, this is what we've been waiting for. The rise of Dice defensively against dirk has really surprised me. And RJ doing something is great to see too.

[smrattler]

We are plying our best basketball of the year right now. We got healthy just in time for the playoffs. Barely. But if we shake off the remaining effect to GHill's ankle, TP's hand and now Manu's nose, that's a start. If we keep getting better on defense like we have been the last several weeks leading up to and including the last two games...

Basically, win tomorrow and the elimination game and then we can talk about where we are. Until then, we are still just a 7th seed trying to move to the second round.

[tdunk21]

The ? I didn't even bother finishing reading your post. What are you like 12?? Type in full sentences you lazy .

i think some people were true when they said u r the least knowledgeable poster on spurstalk....nice...keep it up....

[ohmwrecker]

You're exactly the type of spurs fan I'm referring to. Thanks for proving my point, noob!
I'm cutting you a bit of slack since it's pretty obvious that you haven't been on the board long enough. So don't be too surprised when you see what type of threads pop up later.

You may be right, but it still doesn't change the fact that there are some permanently negative posters on the board. Jesus H! Can we not enjoy ourselves a little? It's been a rough year and our team is playing good basketball right now. This is why we are fans right?

[duhoh]

i have seen all the threads like " duncan", " pop", "fire pop", "timmy is done" threads....but my replies to those threads were positive....i was never so negative....uhave 1000's of posts and yet u act like a noob....u really deserve a facepalm

QQ

stfu learn to take it easy kid.

[rayray2k8]

i think some people were true when they said u r the least knowledgeable poster on spurstalk....nice...keep it up....

It's probably one of the least liked, but I got plenty of haters. You sir are next in line.
But now I know you haven't really paid attention to the forum. Thanks for racking up the points brotha!

[tdunk21]

It's probably one of the least liked, but I got plenty of haters. You sir are next in line.

i dont hate mentally challenged people.....

[rayray2k8]

i dont hate mentally challenged people.....

I can see where this is going. So I'll just save myself the time and wasted effort on this ' . Although tempting, I let the noob slide.

But I'll leave him with something that will easily entertain him.




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[superjames1992]

The level the Spurs are currently playing at would certainly make them capable of beating the Lakers. Heck, the Lakers are struggling with the Thunder right now as it looks like the Thunder are going to win game #4 to make the series 2-2.

And Boston isn't that good. , this Spurs team minus Tony Parker rolled over them a month or so ago.

The Cavaliers are really good, but these Spurs minus Parker also beat them about a month ago.

The sky is the limit for these Spurs. I doubt they win the le, but they are certainly capable of it. There's several roadblocks along the way, but if the Spurs do finish off Dallas, I think they'll get to the Western Conference Finals and I think the Spurs will have a decent shot against them.

, the Spurs minus Parker beat the Lakers not all that long ago.

[EricB]

They've risen to "Maybe Can Beat the Mavs" Level. Which is a huge improvement from where they were in February and March.

Beating the Lakers, Cavs, or Magicn in a seven-game series would require another level entirely. if Hill gets fully healthy, and they start getting something meaningful from Blair and Bonner, it's possible.

This. One game at a time. One series at a time.

[MateoNeygro]

I sure hope they can rise above and play on another level. I'm impressed with what I've read up to this point. I just wish I could watch it and really decide for myself but I'm glad I have a great forum with very smart bb IQ people in it to read and get analysis from.

[TheChillFactor]

not yet, but i'm holding out hope that they can, especially depending on the matchups.

no way in we beat lebron, but the magic? maybe....

[Oh, Gee!!]

No. Win one more game, then one more game. aside from that, stfu.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

yes

[superjames1992]

No. Win one more game, then one more game. aside from that, stfu.

We are fans. We're aren't the team. We can look ahead if we want.

[Dex]

One game at a time. That's the best we can do now, but who knows how far that can take us.

[Danny.Zhu]

As long as RJ can not consistantly contribute on the court, they have not.

[GSH]

Even though they have struggled this year, the Spurs have quietly maintained some impressive stats against the rest of the league. The main problem has obviously been turnovers, but they have improved there since the All Star break. Believe it or not - just going by the numbers, the most likely pick for the finals would be Spurs vs Cavs (with Orlando in the ECF).

Have a look at where they rank in most of the important team stats:

Point differential (points for - points against) - Spurs are 4th in the league behind Orlando, Cleveland, and Utah.

Assist differential (assists for - assists against) - Spurs are 4th in the league, behind Utah, Boston, and Dallas.

Efficiency differential (Off Efficiency - Def Efficiency) - Spurs are 4th in the league, behind Orlando, Cleveland, and Phoenix

Rebound differential - Spurs are 3rd in the league, behind Cleveland and Memphis.

ORR differential (offensive rebound rate - opponents ORR) - Spurs are third in the league, behind Memphis and Detroit.

Opponents True Shooting % (weighted for 3P, FT's, etc.) - Spurs are fourth in the league, behind Orlando, LA, and Cleveland.

Defensive Rebound Rate - Spurs are fourth in the league, behind Orlando, Cleveland, and Milwaukee.

Total Rebound Rate - Spurs are third, behind Cleveland and Memphis


And remember, those are regular season stats. The Spurs appear to have taken it up a notch recently. If everyone stays healthy, and if they manage the turnovers, they can compete with anyone - although the numbers AND their record suggest that beating Cleveland would take one of a team effort.

[phyzik]

If we beat the Mavs, I think we can beat any team.

The Mavs have had our number for 4 years. They are practically built to beat us. All the other teams in regards to matchups look weak to me in comparisson to the Mavs.

A healthy big 3 makes a HUGE difference. Still, its going to come down to our bench to win it for us in the later rounds and if thats the case, I like our chances.

[TJastal]

The level the Spurs are currently playing at would certainly make them capable of beating the Lakers. Heck, the Lakers are struggling with the Thunder right now as it looks like the Thunder are going to win game #4 to make the series 2-2.

And Boston isn't that good. , this Spurs team minus Tony Parker rolled over them a month or so ago.

The Cavaliers are really good, but these Spurs minus Parker also beat them about a month ago.

The sky is the limit for these Spurs. I doubt they win the le, but they are certainly capable of it. There's several roadblocks along the way, but if the Spurs do finish off Dallas, I think they'll get to the Western Conference Finals and I think the Spurs will have a decent shot against them.

, the Spurs minus Parker beat the Lakers not all that long ago.

I'll add a few thoughts to this well thought out posting.

If everything goes as I hoped, we will get the lakers but not till the WCF after they've had to go through a pair of grueling playoff series with the thunder and either suns/blazers. It already looks like the thunder are going to push them to the brink and all those young studs are already wearing em out quite nicely. Which is great. But......

We have to hope however that the thunder do not pull off the improbable, which is to pull off the upset. This team with its length and athleticsm would give the spurs alot of problems if the spurs were to eventually face them. I'd much rather get a tired, wore out laker team in the WCF (if we get that far).

[quentin_compson]

I'll add a few thoughts to this well thought out posting.

If everything goes as I hoped, we will get the lakers but not till the WCF after they've had to go through a pair of grueling playoff series with the thunder and either suns/blazers. It already looks like the thunder are going to push them to the brink and all those young studs are already wearing em out quite nicely. Which is great. But......

We have to hope however that the thunder do not pull off the improbable, which is to pull off the upset. This team with its length and athleticsm would give the spurs alot of problems if the spurs were to eventually face them. I'd much rather get a tired, wore out laker team in the WCF (if we get that far).

That would be the teams the Spurs could meet in the second round.

I think we can beat the Mavs, and two or three months ago, I wouldn't have been as positive on that as I am now. So this is definitely an improvement.

But this is still anyone's series, especially if the Mavs were to win Game 4 (knock on wood). The Lakers might not look too good right now, but they still would have the length and talent (minus the bench, that is) to prove a very tough matchup in the WCF.

But I don't want to look as far ahead as the WCF. Let's just win Game 4 by playing with intensity and a sense of urgency, by playing good D and rebounding the ball well. Fewer fastbreak points for the Mavs would be nice as well.