A small part of why the Spurs own the Thunder this year..

[TJastal]

Tim's last 2 games against them he's averaged 17 boards against them & I don't recall many second chance points in those games. Perkins was a non factor in those games & Ibaka just gave the Spurs so many second chances with those overrated blocks. Assuming Tiago is gonna get some good minutes in the Playoffs I'm not all that concerned with their big's.

I agree, if Tiago and Tim recieve extended minutes the spurs are in good shape to keep the dam from sprouting leaks. Even better yet, extended minutes on the court together.

But as we have seen this year, Pop is reluctant to play the twin towers together at all for any reason.

[anakha]

I agree, if Tiago and Tim recieve extended minutes the spurs are in good shape to keep the dam from sprouting leaks. Even better yet, extended minutes on the court together.

But as we have seen this year, Pop is reluctant to play the twin towers together at all for any reason.

Given their willingness to go small with Durant at the 4, I'm not sure going with the twin towers lineup against them is the best idea.

[TJastal]

Given their willingness to go small with Durant at the 4, I'm not sure going with the twin towers lineup against them is the best idea.

http://www.82games.com/1112/1112OKC2.HTM

As you can see from the link, the thunder don't go small too often. In fact their top 7 five man units in terms of minutes played feature two traditional bigs.

When they do go small however, they are very effective. Pop best be careful and wary.

[8FOR!3]

I'm confident that Ginobili and even Green will be able to give Harden fits defensively.

Kawhi's been doing a of a job against Durant, I'd like to think between him and Jax they can keep Durant in check.

Westbrook's a tough guard for Parker because he's big and physical, but Parker's having the better year and he's the more skilled player. I think he's quick enough to stay in front of him and force outside shots. Patty Mills is another one who's impressed me with his speed and quickness.