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Yes Mel.
Believe.
Yeah a guy playing 15 to 20 mins is gonna kill their chances...
Believe.
Fuk yo notes clown
Drive for five.
Believe.
10-15 probably not. 15-20... that's almost 40% of every game...
I do agree that this is probably as close as it's going to get for Timmy as far as reaching #5... especially with this whack ass season.
True, if that.
Against bigger teams Splitter will take the minutes, against the others, Diaw.
I'll Believe it when I see it
Definitely have to be impressed with this teams depth this year.
I'm like ElNono on this one.. not sold yet..
Last season's team never had me believing even though they started 58-3 or whatever it was. This team is starting to get that well-oiled-machine type vibe that's needed in the playoffs. Tonight, even though the results weren't always good, the Spurs were running Pop's plays to perfection time and time again.
And really, where this team failed tonight are areas where the Big 3 flourish. Tonight, the team couldn't score in halfcourt sets -- and that's what Manu and TP are for. They also couldn't get a rebound but that goes to show why Duncan's domination of the defensive glass has been so vital this year.
I believe that if the Big 3 is still good enough to cause a lot of damage in the playoffs as long as they're healthy and have determined, steely-eyed role players next to them.
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With one unbelievably glaring exception.and have determined, steely-eyed role players next to them.
But i'm with you.
The good reverend Mel getting up in Spurfans grill.
I'm a trend setter.
I think personnel, chemistry, coaching staff, and Basketball IQ wise - this team makes me believe that a championship is in the offing.
My optimism is guarded though, as match-ups (resurgent Grizzlies, front-court strong Lakers) are still somewhat of a worry. We will get some answers in the yet to be played 3 games against the Lakers and one against the Grizzlies in the second half of a back-to-back after Lakers.
If the Spurs win next two games (against Lakers, Grizz) both and they split the next 2 with the Lakers, nothing should stop them from winning except for bad health.
Its hard to explain, but this does fell like a different team than last years team. Besides the additions of Leonard, Jack, Diaw, and Mills, the rest of the team seems to have a different mindset. They seem pissed about last years early playoff exit and look to show the league they are legit.Last season's team never had me believing even though they started 58-3 or whatever it was. This team is starting to get that well-oiled-machine type vibe that's needed in the playoffs. Tonight, even though the results weren't always good, the Spurs were running Pop's plays to perfection time and time again.
And really, where this team failed tonight are areas where the Big 3 flourish. Tonight, the team couldn't score in halfcourt sets -- and that's what Manu and TP are for. They also couldn't get a rebound but that goes to show why Duncan's domination of the defensive glass has been so vital this year.
I believe that if the Big 3 is still good enough to cause a lot of damage in the playoffs as long as they're healthy and have determined, steely-eyed role players next to them.
I'm in!
final time?
For the final time:
Believe.
you dont think the spurs got a shot in the next couple of years?
They're a much better team than last season. But setting the bar to last season is fairly low, IMO. That team was called out even before the playoffs started due to the fool's gold, and the early playoff exit (2x as embarrassing seeing how the other team actually tanked to land us) simply confirmed that.Last season's team never had me believing even though they started 58-3 or whatever it was. This team is starting to get that well-oiled-machine type vibe that's needed in the playoffs. Tonight, even though the results weren't always good, the Spurs were running Pop's plays to perfection time and time again.
And really, where this team failed tonight are areas where the Big 3 flourish. Tonight, the team couldn't score in halfcourt sets -- and that's what Manu and TP are for. They also couldn't get a rebound but that goes to show why Duncan's domination of the defensive glass has been so vital this year.
I believe that if the Big 3 is still good enough to cause a lot of damage in the playoffs as long as they're healthy and have determined, steely-eyed role players next to them.
Heck, it even had you thinking if it was time to blow it up for about 2 hours there.
I do think this team is much better positioned not to repeat last season's quick exit, but at the same time, extending that to the ship is kind of a too big leap of faith for me now, especially with certain softies/undersized guys getting extra burn...
Now, if those guys surprisingly produce at a good rate in the playoffs (would be a first for them), or Pop minimizes the damage caused by poor production from those guys, then I think we have as good a shot as any other team. I'm just not sold either one of those is going to happen at this point in time, and Pop hasn't yet stopped tinkering with the lineups.
I don't believe they will win a ring. I hope they do, and I think they possibly can, and I will be pulling for them rain or shine, but I never believed it even in the years they won it. In the Finals in 2007, that was the only time I felt for certain they would win. Every other time they were getting across by the skin of their teeth.
This year in the West is our best chance in a long time to get to the Finals, but beating Miami would be a of a feat.
15-20 minutes. That's a lot of court time that could cost you a game. How long do you think NBA games go for?
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