I think the "rust" argument has always been overrated. As for Spurs-Warriors Game 1, I don't think 'rust' was the main reason the Warriors jumped out to an early lead. After all, they jumped out to an early lead in Game 2, too.
Bingo. Rust could affect the Spurs through a few quarters, maybe even the first game. Lack of rest could affect the Spurs through the whole series. Between those two options, the obvious answer is to take the rest (not that they really have the option).
Take this time to get Tony's calf, Kawhi's knee, Tim's legs, and Manu's whole body back in shape. Practice hard the last few days, and deal with the rest as it comes.
Let's not forget game 3 of the Memphis series, when the Spurs came out like they were playing hot potato instead of basketball.
If it takes them an entire quarter to shake off the rust, it's worth it, because they aren't going to be able to beat that Miami team without the extra spring in their step from nine days off.
Man it's hard to believe we still have more than a week before we can watch a Spurs game... totally worth it though.
as someone said above, at this point you take the rest. the Rust vs Rest debate is only important if both teams are in that position, and both are looking for an edge over rest.
I take peace in the fact we had no choice. With our age, we shouldn't be extending series, we need to take care of business. Look at Miami, Indiana is wearing them down, and even though Dwade and Lebron probably eat HGH for breakfast, even they are starting to grind down a bit.
Timmy and Manu weren't thrilled to have 10 days off. Timmy even said that Spurs will probably be rusty through that first game. TP seemed to think we needed it, he probably does after all the work he's done.
I also look at the Spurs/Warriors series. They were more hot at first, but we started to find extra gears throughout that series while they looked worn down. I hope that is the same with the next series.
How come there is a debate between rest and rust? When you have lots of days for rest, you surely will be rusty.
It should be rest vs rhythm, not rust imho.
This is going to be the longest 9 days ever.
7 more days of GNSF threads...
Wonder which new Towel waving techniques are being invented at the moment.
people still arguing? didn't bosh/james both tweak something minor in game 4? while our guys are getting time off all the nagging injuries (i'm sure timmy's knee is sore, despite punisher), we all know Kawhi has been battling his knee, Parker's ankles could definitely use time off, and El Contusion always seems to be nursing something, even timvp noted he had a limp at some point in game 4. in the meantime, the Heat/Pacers are playing a tough, physical series where guys are going to get hit hard, get banged up. its pretty safe to say we have the enviable position, plus more time for pop and the staff to study the opponents, while the east guys are busy planning for each other
Not going to lie, this rest sucks as fan. I am too excited for the Finals! I want it now!
The rest is just bad for the role players. Ginobili definitely needs the rest because he needs to show up and sacrifice his body for a championship...
Still one week to go before Game 1 begins.
Ugh can't believe we're still a whole week away...
this is really bad for the Spurs IMO.
Miami might just be playing with their food just to keep in rhythm.
we ed
i feel your pain
Let's make it 8-0 next Thursday.
Pop better flash his HOF coaching credentials and come out with a brilliant plan to blitz the Heat.
Kerr talks about this starting at 5:45 mark
That makes me think about the 2007 season and how the Spurs had a lot of rest between beating the Jazz and playing the Cavs. The Spurs played well, but I wonder if that was because of the long rest or in spite of it.
Actually, the Spurs were a machine against Utah and they never got their rhythm back against Cleveland. Fortunately it didn't matter much.
Since miami has home court this is an ideal scenario to steal game 1. Rest vs Fatigue.
If you end up losing game 1 no biggie.
Couldn't have asked for a better scenario, from a rest and time off perspective, before the conference finals began.
Spurs: 4-0 sweep in WCF.
Eastern Conference Finals = goes to 7 games.
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