2015 Spurs special enough to win 6 and overcome no HCA?

[siraulo23]

I think the clippers are a major concern

If we know Tiago is ready to go and healthy, Im pretty confident the Spurs can beat the Clipper without HCA. Right now, the health of the spurs main defender on griffin is unknown

[Malik Hairston]

If the Spurs win the le, it would be unquestionable the greatest run in NBA history..realistically, they probably won't, the odds are heavily against them..

A team that just went through 2 June runs, a ton of mileage, and now they must win a series without HCA vs. the 3rd best team in the conference, and then a potential, subsequent series vs. Houston without HCA..if they get through that gauntlet, which they definitely could, they will have to go up against a Warriors team that probably won't go past 5 games in either of the 1st 2 rounds..

Not to mention the best all-around defensive big on the team can't stay healthy, too..

[siraulo23]

If the Spurs win the le, it would be unquestionable the greatest run in NBA history..realistically, they probably won't, the odds are heavily against them..

A team that just went through 2 June runs, a ton of mileage, and now they must win a series without HCA vs. the 3rd best team in the conference, and then a potential, subsequent series vs. Houston without HCA..if they get through that gauntlet, which they definitely could, they will have to go up against a Warriors team that probably won't go past 5 games in either of the 1st 2 rounds..

Not to mention the best all-around defensive big on the team can't stay healthy, too..

Everything you said, on point

IMO if the Spurs win this year's 'ship, it could challenge last year's as the most magical spurs championship run

[peacemaker885]

One also has to consider officiating. Home teams usually get the calls. We not only have to win road games, we have to win them convincingly.

[Malik Hairston]

One also has to consider officiating. Home teams usually get the calls. We not only have to win road games, we have to win them convincingly.

Generally, yes, but HCA in the NBA has actually progressively declined the past few years, with this year having HCA as the least effective that it has ever been..most people speculate that it's because the officiating has evened out, due to transparency and the advancements of social media, ref stats, etc..

[benstanfield]

Generally, yes, but HCA in the NBA has actually progressively declined the past few years, with this year having HCA as the least effective that it has ever been..most people speculate that it's because the officiating has evened out, due to transparency and the advancements of social media, ref stats, etc..

Or the fact that Stern would've carried out genocide to avoid things like a Hawks-Spurs finals matchup

[letmk]

I expect the Spurs either lose in the 1st round or go to the Finals. The Clippers are as hot as the Spurs for the last month, and they also have several mismatches to their advantages. It will be a very tough 1st round.

[cd021]

I think HCA is a bit overrated this year. Spur can beat LAC in L.A. They did earlier this season and blew the other game, which was ,probably Parker and Duncans best game and maybe Kawhi's worst.

Houston-Dallas is a bit of a toss up if Dirk can average around 20ppg and Parsons is healthy enough to be a factor. If Dallas wins and the Spurs win as well it would be Spur hosting Dallas in the semis. Spurs @ GSW in the WCF (assuming both reach the WCF) and if they get to the Finals vs. the Cavs, the Spurs would have home court advantage.

[siraulo23]

The Spurs can definitely beat the Clippers, but it's going to be close series where HCA might be the difference

[shingo_318]

We will have HCA when facing Cavs

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

2nd round would actually be easier than the first round crazy enough. WCF would be VERY tough.

There is a reason as I said ONLY ONE team in the history of the game has done that and won a le, it's that hard to do. They are up against it, lets see how they respond.

How do you figure that? Rockets are probably the worst match up for the Spurs. GSW are trash, Spurs have their number..

[boutons_deux]

losing HCA in first two rounds fully justifies the cliff jumping after loss to NOR.

Spurs are done, no repeat.

[mkurts]

Can do it if they are focussed enough.

Mavericks likely to upset Rockets, and Pelicans will stretch out the series against the Warriors if Davis plays like today.

Clippers are a good regular season team but a terrible playoffs team.

[therealtruth]

First round will be a tuneup for the later rounds. The Clippers are due for a loss. The Spurs got that out of the way before the playoffs.

[Capt Bringdown]

Doubtful. This is a team who couldn't win an overtime game to their lives this year.
Bottom line, this year's squad is not as good as last year's, and the conference is even more compe ive.

[MateoNeygro]

Here's my thing and maybe I'm off base. I'm with the people saying home court isn't a huge deal this year. This is why, the race was so close that teams are separated by things like division championships not wins/loses. The reason that the home team historically win(my opinion) is just because they were the better team. The higher the seed the better the team generally speaking. However, I don't feel this applies to this years Western Conference. Do I feel like throughout the season the Rockets or Clippers were better than the Spurs? Not at all. It will be difficult as it always is but I think if the Spurs play the way they are capable they can beat any team 4 out of 7 regardless of who's gym it's in.

[Richie]

If we can't beat the Clippers or Houston without home court then we aren't going to win the le anyway. The only team where it worries me is against the Warriors, and they've had it sewn up for months.

The difference between 2nd and 6th is barely worth mentioning IMO.

I actually think it worked out quite well, Zach Randolph is a matchup nightmare for Draymond Green and they have Tony Allen to guard Curry. No guarantee the Warriors even make it to the West Finals.

[Budkin]

No but at least Monty Williams gets to keep his job. "Thanks Pop."

[Sean Cagney]

How do you figure that? Rockets are probably the worst match up for the Spurs. GSW are trash, Spurs have their number..

Dont fool yourself, if GSW get hot they are a problem, plus they play D as well. Rockets are a tough match up though.... Two years ago GSW who were younger and inexperienced took the Spurs 6 games.

[weebo]

Anyone can beat anyone this year, with or without HCA. That's just how tough the west is this year. , one can argue if AD goes off they might just knock off the warriors.

[SilverSpur]

I'm sure Pop has told the team that if you steal the first game at their house, home court advantage flips to Spurs

[mexicanjunior]

No...Spurs cannot win 3 straight series without HCA. Clippers in 5.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

No...Spurs cannot win 3 straight series without HCA. Clippers in 5.

I don't get the coherency of this post. They can't win 3 straight series w/o HCA. Clippers in 5. You should have just said that they couldn't even win one series w/o HCA.

Just like last year, all this pessimism. Yet the Spurs have played the best basketball in the NBA over the past month and a half. They lose one and all of a sudden they are now the worse team in this year's playoffs.

ST, just be ready for another round of pussy posts for this year's playoffs.

[mexicanjunior]

You should have just said that they couldn't even win one series w/o HCA.

They can't win one series without HCA against the Clippers, much less 3 straight in the western conference.

[cjw]

Besides, Spurs have two teams lined up with horrible FT shooters they can abuse to throw off their game tbh...DeMonkey is a liability for LAC and Duncan owns Howard's soul...also lmao Josh Smith

Assuming Splitter is healthy, Spurs should be clear favorites against all three teams on this side of the bracket even without HCA against two of them. Teams all need to beat a team that's lost 4 out of 25 games (by a total of 17 points in those four)... four times out of seven