With the Return of Ibaka: Game 3 Is Must Win

[dg7md]

Game 3? No.

Game 4? Maybe.

Game 5? Yes.

Does anybody have any stats on what the win percentage is for a team with home court to go up 2-0 in a best-of-7 series?

[Jimcs50]

Get ready for the power serge

[smeagol]

RefKC?!?!?!?!?!?

Are you ing 12 yrs old?

[Capster]

Serge Ibaka could return for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Why is everyone getting all "NUTS" about Ibaka returning???? Big Deal......SPURS GOT THIS!!!!

[Arcadian]

I honestly have no idea what to expect from this game. It's such a mind . The Spurs have proven to be the better team and have tons of confidence and momentum. But with the setting shifting to OKC, the return of Ibaka, a long-ass break between games, and memories of 2012 lingering...it's the perfect situation for OKC to not fall apart. those ers.

[Capster]

ibaka will make no difference. the sweep is inevitable. championship is coming

Thank You - TheRemix! Enough Said!

[dg7md]

I'm just not sure how people think Ibaka (at 100% or not) will usher in the Thunder to 4 wins out of 5 more possible games. Even with Ibaka in their lineup they have never been able to win out like that.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Treat everything as a must-win. They're the nemesis. Destroy them. Nobody rests until they're in the grave.

[spurs10]

Treat everything as a must-win. They're the nemesis. Destroy them. Nobody rests until they're in the grave.

This is a healthy at ude.

[Horse]

This will end up being just what we needed, whether he plays or not this will refocus the team. I feel bad for him if he does play having to chase this team around on one leg.

[Hoops Czar]

I will be interested to see the line for the Spurs. As of now, OKC is favored by two points. If Ibaka is actually cleared to play and the line moves more than that, IMO, I will bet on the Spurs.

I think the Spurs win game 3. They are playing so well, they are rested with these days off and POR GM3 in addition to hearing Ibaka "might be back" probably has them pretty damn focused.

Don't do it unless you're looking to get your cash box rocked. The Spurs might win but OKC is going to have an emotional homecoming. In the wake of a possible Ibaka return and facing a 2-0 deficit. OKC is going to come out hungry. I'll be shocked if the Spurs will be able to match the Thunder's intensity early and they could dig themselves a hole to deep to climb out of. I also expect the better all around games from Durant and Westbrook. The Spurs haven't won in OKC since 2012. Unless the line jumps to double figures, I would stay away. If the Thunder win a game in the series, it's likely to be this one.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Not worried. I don't know if we sweep but we're winning the series!

[DPG21920]

I disagree for several reasons, but I digress. The fact is, with the Spurs being clearly the better team, any time they are getting points is a pretty big deal. Especially if it's 3+

[MVPCues]

Game 7 is the only must win for the Spurs, not that the series will go that far. Get a grip on yourselves people. The media hype over this is ridiculous.

[DPG21920]

While I agree that SA is in control and that the possibility of The Return is overstated, SA is not this much better than OKC even without Ibaka. Spurs are just riding high and while I think it's sustainable (meaning the looks), KD/WB are still very, very explosive areas and there are a few areas of concern IMO. Spurs are in phenomenal shape, but..

[MVPCues]

While I agree that SA is in control and that the possibility of The Return is overstated, SA is not this much better than OKC even without Ibaka. Spurs are just riding high and while I think it's sustainable (meaning the looks), KD/WB are still very, very explosive areas and there are a few areas of concern IMO. Spurs are in phenomenal shape, but..

I will finish it for you...

, but they will get their ass handed to them one game and might lose one other close one. This means Spurs in 6.

[The Whopper]

didn't read that diarrhea posted up above but regarding the Thread le IMO only game 5 is a MUST WIN for Spurs. (assuming OKC wins 3 and 4)

No doubt.

If we fall to only up 2-1, then it's over? WTF?

[MVPCues]

I just heard that Ibaka has discovered a cure for cancer.

[Capster]

I will finish it for you...

, but they will get their ass handed to them one game and might lose one other close one. This means Spurs in 6.

I am just sick and tired of PISS POOR at udes. Good Grief!!! Why are you a SPURS fan anyway???

[biskvito]

even if Ibaka returns, I suppose he won't be at his max, which could be a good opportunity for the Spurs to steal 1 at their home

[MVPCues]

I am just sick and tired of PISS POOR at udes. Good Grief!!! Why are you a SPURS fan anyway???

I'm a Spurs fan because I love the Spurs. Are you serious? I predict the Spurs will win in 6, only because they lose a close one and don't quite win in 5 and I have a PISS POOR at ude? Are spurs fans only allowed to predict a sweep every series?

[Splits]