First round matchup Spurs Vs. Grizzlies

[TD 21]

The Grizz outside Conley really struggle to create penetration basket. They have the same problem as the spurs except they Don't have Leonard.

Parker-Ginobili-Leonard might be a combination of old and average penetrators, but it's infinitely better than what the Grizz have. To add to their problems, they like to exploit "Modern" teams with their size, something that isn't going to happen with Aldridge. Dedmon might be an issue with his foul problems, but Gasol isn't exactly a klutsdefending the post.

We're going to have a few "close" games against them largely because of both teams playing a slower playstyle. 8-12 point leads that bjt never feel threatened.

I can see them surprising the spurs in San Antonio, but its highly unlikely.

Ultimately, I can't see this game go past 5.

I know their issues. Again, this has nothing to do with them; they just so happen to be the opponent. Any team outside of the Nuggets (who probably aren't getting in) and I'd have said the same thing.

The offense has been laboring since Gasol broke his hand and they've had a great deal of difficulty sustaining all season. To be fair, it's worked both ways. They dig a hole early almost every game and come back, but still: nothing has come easy, so why would this?

I agree that they'll probably be a few pseudo close games, where the score is roughly even, give or take a few either way, but you never get the sense that the Spurs are going to lose . . . but 4 or 5 just doesn't feel right for this team.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

As I've said before. The Spurs in either 4 or 5. The Grizzlies are not a good basketball team.

Kawhi >>>>> Conley
Aldridge >>>>>>> Marc
Pau = Randolph

The Spurs perimeter players (not named Kawhi Leonard and Mike Conley) are better than the Grizzlies' perimeter players. The Grizzlies give minutes to Andrew Harrison who is by far the worst perimeter player getting minutes. He's atrocious on offense, but thinks he's a star who should be shooting. This untalented and low BBIQ player will be the Spurs biggest asset when he's on the court.

The Spurs offense is better than the team that ranks 30th in field goal percentage and 26th in scoring.

The Spurs defense is better than the Grizzlies' defense. The Grizzlies will leave the Spurs' shooters open so if they get hot from 3 it could be even worse for the Grizzlies.

JaMychal and Brandon Wright >> David Lee and Dedmon

Popovich >>>>>>>> Fizdale

It would be shocking if the Spurs let this series go past 5 games.

[kobyz]

Pau is too sentimental to face his brother, LMA can't handle Zbo for some reason even at his age, Kawhi will get treat by Allen, Griezz in six...

[will_spurs]

The Grizzlies give minutes to Andrew Harrison who is by far the worst perimeter player getting minutes. He's atrocious on offense, but thinks he's a star who should be shooting. This untalented and low BBIQ player will be the Spurs biggest asset when he's on the court.

I guess we've just found who the "scrub with a career game" will be.

[pgardn]

I will want to shower after we beat them.

Oh... It's all about me.

[BillMc]

I will want to shower after we beat them.

Oh... It's all about me.

[Uriel]

Let's not overanalyze this. Spurs in 5.

Spurs-Spurs-Grizz-Spurs-Spurs.

[SpursforSix]

The phoenix!
SpursforSix

It's, "The Phoenix". Capital "t", capital "p".

[ace3g]

[mexicanjunior]

Grizz in 6...

[sananspursfan21]

John Krasinski never played for Memphis

[sananspursfan21]

San Antonio wins in 5. Only one win of the Spurs will be close. Book it.

[TheGreatYacht]

Our guards against Memphis this season.....

Manure Turnobili:
34.8FG%, 30.8 3P%, 88 ORtg 105 DRtg, -18.6 +/-

D-League Green:
35.3FG%, 20.0 3P%, 94 ORtg 109 DRtg

Microwave Mills:
37FG%, 38.9 3P%, -8.9 +/-

Head of the Snake:
40FG%, 33.3 3P%, -2.5 +/-

Those guys tonight:

1-4, 3TO, -13

DNP- torn clit

1-6, 1TO, -4

1-5, -10

This could get ugly tbh

[Pocho La Pantera]

This got has to quote himself cause nobody gives a about what he says.

[Prose]

could go either way....spurs in 6?