Bball breakdown :, Spurs lack of depth and versatility getting exposed

[101A]

It isn't a "fake act," my man. They were this good all season for a reason (defense), but with a less than 100% healthy Duncan (Timmy is probably at 30 or 40%) they don't have a chance against a team with two competent centers and two of the 5 - 8 best players in the league.

The left knee injury and the grind of an 82 game season was too much for Duncan to withstand. All the years of wear and tear finally caught up to him at the worst conceivable time, sadly.

The deserve all the acknowledgement and credit for having a great season but it just won't end how they (and we) wanted it to.

This.

The astonishing record was built legitimately, through historically great defense. The loss of the winning % coincided with the diminishing of defensive prowess, which coincided with Duncan's injury. If Steph was literally limping no one would question why the Dubs were slipping. It's just not obvious what has happened. Timmy's timing, spacing and effectiveness were sublime, but not obvious.

No shame. It's been, and still is, great to be a Spur's fan.

[SAGirl]

Didn't he put Steven Adams on LMA?

And he has sent doubles when LMA is in the paint.

[tholdren]

I think its more like - lack of playing versatile players.

[therealtruth]

The Spurs didn't bluff anyone during the regular season. They were good enough to be the second best team in the league.

The playoffs are all about adjustments.

Billy Donovan adjusted.

But Pop will continue to pound that rock.

In '14 when Pop was serious he made the adjustments. Didn't take any chances. He's just mailing it in now.

[baseline bum]

The bench has been all about Ginobili for ten years now, and Manu just got old.

[baseline bum]

It isn't a "fake act," my man. They were this good all season for a reason (defense), but with a less than 100% healthy Duncan (Timmy is probably at 30 or 40%) they don't have a chance against a team with two competent centers and two of the 5 - 8 best players in the league.

The left knee injury and the grind of an 82 game season was too much for Duncan to withstand. All the years of wear and tear finally caught up to him at the worst conceivable time, sadly.

The deserve all the acknowledgement and credit for having a great season but it just won't end how they (and we) wanted it to.

It's just amazing how fast the great ones fall off when they do. Tim has been this team's rock for 19 years and he is completely irreplaceable.

[resistanze]

Man, this is also a complete mental collapse. There's really no excuse for this quitter's at ude.

[baseline bum]

This.

The astonishing record was built legitimately, through historically great defense. The loss of the winning % coincided with the diminishing of defensive prowess, which coincided with Duncan's injury. If Steph was literally limping no one would question why the Dubs were slipping. It's just not obvious what has happened. Timmy's timing, spacing and effectiveness were sublime, but not obvious.

No shame. It's been, and still is, great to be a Spur's fan.

I agree 100%. I imagine this team is going to be a 5 or 6 seed with no more Duncan guarding the rim.

[baseline bum]

Man, this is also a complete mental collapse. There's really no excuse for this quitter's at ude.

I think OKC is just sharp and ready tonight, and knows they have to get this win.