Spurs aren't winning it all this year.
We just need to accept this and move on. No shame in being second to an all-time great team.
Well of course Tim and Manu are "too old." As long as we are not depending on them too much- at issue is whether we are 'too young' with LMA and Kawhi being very new to playing together. As you said, how TP does as a facilitator will determine a lot. I see Bobo, LMA, Kawhi, and Green being capable of playing elite defense against these guys when it matters.
If we can't put the ball in the Pacific ocean, miss lay-ups, etc. it will be tough.
I'm not big on excuses, but too many injured guys last year... Tiago, Tony... Manu and Tim were gassed as ...
But, sure, I can be wrong, tbh... rare, but it can happen.
Thank God we are not playing the Spurs! I wouldn't go as far to say history, but we are the most winning of any team in any team sport for > 15 years!
Well you need to worry about Boston Celtics then
Tiago injury sucked.He was playing his best ball of his career at end of last year.Tony been on fast slide and decline since 2013 WCF.
But we have depended on them. The bench revolves around Manu TBH. They go as he goes. If Manu plays well they have a chance. If Manu is cold, getting a penchant for heroballing, throwing the ball all over its finit. Pop has tried to fit in Patty as more of a playmaker, but he's not. Kyle joined this party too late and he's a question mark. He has several things he can do well, but the bench doesn't complement him, in the way the use him and this season was not about him.Well of course Tim and Manu are "too old." As long as we are not depending on them too much- at issue is whether we are 'too young' with LMA and Kawhi being very new to playing together. As you said, how TP does as a facilitator will determine a lot. I see Bobo, LMA, Kawhi, and Green being capable of playing elite defense against these guys when it matters.
If we can't put the ball in the Pacific ocean, miss lay-ups, etc. it will be tough.
TD is our best rim protector but he affects us offensively. His presence in the paint occupies premium space. If he's missing layups and having to come outside and switch and getting blown by, frankly you are better off playing KA.
Tony... too much said about him elsewhere . Still a very important role both ends, handles the ball, runs the offense, gets the ball to guys in good spots, or doesn't, etc.
All 3 are still very important to our team to minimize their roles and say as long as we don't expect too much we'll be fine. We can be fine against ok regular season teams, not GSW.
Both guys have too prominent roles
We've won a couple of games this year too. Just saying it's a little early to anoint a team that has one championship against a broken down Cavs " the greatest team in basketball history." We have given away a lot games this season and still have a ridiculous record. If GSW wins out they will have the best record in the "regular season"- good for them if it leads to the.
Now we need a "blessing in disguise" thread for the upcoming beatdown at home Sunday.
As of right now it seems like they are the best. And that matters now. And to say not to be worry about them when they have a historic year? It is a bit delusional. Cause even though they had one win more then us we got to be worried about them having advantages against us.We've won a couple of games this year too. Just saying it's a little early to anoint a team that has one championship against a broken down Cavs " the greatest team in basketball history." We have given away a lot games this season and still have a ridiculous record. If GSW wins out they will have the best record in the "regular season"- good for them if it leads to the
We do also are worried about Clips who are 4th in the conference.
Right on... but I think CP3 and Clips are outta gas. He's had to use a lot of energy keeping them afloat while Blake's been out. I noticed he was running out about a week before he announced he wouldn't play for Team USA, which confirmed it. Blake won't be back to 100% this year either. Wish they could give gsw a run for their money in the 2nd Round, but I doubt it.
First time in ST history someone has used this (non) word. I'm so in love with you.
WTF? I don't love you anymore.
Lol love sense of humor. I like to create my own words.
Patented: the verb to Nostradamus.
As in I am pessimistic about our team, but I am not going to Nostradamus a defeat for us.
Frankly, I don't even care about the results of Sunday's game, but it will be interesting.
Well said, especially about Manu with the bench. I'm expecting a 'leave it all on the floor' type effort from the Big 3 and just feel hopeful that they have some players that will allow them some breathing room.and
are going to be even more prominent, as well as Bobo, Green, Patty, West, and Anderson in their supporting roles.
Now this is definite spirit that does get me riled up!!!!!!Well said, especially about Manu with the bench. I'm expecting a 'leave it all on the floor' type effort from the Big 3 and just feel hopeful that they have some players that will allow them some breathing room.
Sorry but to count TD out is treasonous. He got schooled a bit last game but if you dont give the man a chance at redemption just hand in your Spurs fan badge now. Seriously, I bet he missed a layup a time or two even in his prime. Now everything negative he does its "goodbye Duncan, thanks for the memories". Been saying the same thing for years now, about Ginobili too.
Just a thought but what if Duncan came off the bench? In the starting you have LMA and Diaw and off the bench Duncan and West. I bet Duncan and Ginobili would compliment each other nicely. Duncan can be clever and get himself open for Ginobilis passing
I think virtually everybody here agrees that Duncan shouldn't be starting vs. GS, tbh..
Now this is definite spirit that does get me riled up!!!!!!
Isn't that how we won the last game? Always have to keep a center in there and LMA is our best center so he gets the start and the majority of the PT.
Even Memphis racked up 28 first quarter point vs GS, smdfh.
Nono, you know we've talked about having crack for breakfast and the effects it can have on one's brain when posting. I better not see a thread about dat historic defense until you come down from this high.
Minus Conley, Gasol, Zeebo, Wright, Chalmers. Amazing
We dismantled the Heat in their prime. + I feel their dream run with injuries, refs, circus shots will tumble.
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