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If OKC plays to their full potential and the Spurs continue to struggle, the Spurs can't win.
On the other hand, while you guys do have confidence, they know they have to take one on the road.
That's the key. Can they do it?
If OKC plays to their full potential and the Spurs continue to struggle, the Spurs can't win.
Pop needs to show Parker the tape of the 42 point game tony had and a bunch of assists too.
Remember that Tony? The one that had a chip on his shoulder because Westbrick was an all-star?
The tasmanian devil Tony that destroyed the thunder practically by himself-that is the Tony that has to show up tonight.
Pop needs to show Parker the tape of the 42 point game tony had and a bunch of assists too.
Remember that Tony? The one that had a chip on his shoulder because Westbrick was an all-star?
The tasmanian devil Tony that destroyed the thunder practically by himself-that is the Tony that has to show up tonight.
Duh...
I said Spurs return to their full potential...
I think that OKC learned a lot from watching tape of SAS in games 1 and 2. Why wouldn't they say to themselves - what's stopping us from sharing/passing the ball like that and then we're younger, faster, jump higher and shoot (their stars) better than SAS' big 3. This, of course, in addition to their change in defense - in particular, on TP.
For the Spurs, seems like a lot of hesitancy (mainly the big 3) - whether through fear of turnovers or whatever, but it's affected their offense.
The fact that we have home court will be just enough to get by these guys... They won't have that huge lift that they have at home, and we will.
I'm confident in this too. Spurs know they lose this game, it's all but over. OKC can fall back on their game 6 at home
Hope is a good thing, my friend, but I wouldn't say the Spurs have only hope to rely upon.
The team they face is human, that they won the last two games only proves that the Spurs are as well.
If they are willing to attack, they yet have the ability to show someting special.
Believe.
Duh no you said that someone else said that, and you were wrong. I was clarifying.
The Spurs have proved they can beat this team. OKC has made adjustments to find way to slow the Spurs down, however the Spurs too can make adjustments. It's a chess match and tonight we make our move. The Spurs will now come out with the energy and intensity in front of the home crowd. The Spurs know they have to take control of this series tonight or they will starring at elimination right in the face. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili need to find ways to stay aggressive and penetrate. Also our shooters need to knock down the open looks. We rely heavily on our 3pt. shooters.
Great analysis timvp.
Thunder have been playing amazingly the past 2 games.
Spurs fans at the AT&T need to bring their "A" game energy tonight.
Spurs and Pop have a of a battle on their hands.
Go Spurs Go!!!
Believe
I'm very worried about this game. I think the good news is that despite the adjustments by OKC, the Spurs still had a pretty good offensive outing last game. OKC had to play nearly perfect on offense and rely on a KD miracle quarter to secure the win. If the Spurs can get back to being physical on defense, they should be able to win. OKC will have the momentum and confidence, though.
I'm wrong about something that hasn't happened yet... Is game 5 over and i mssed it?? I am saying the following...
Spurs need to play to their full potential to get back on track and Thunder's level hopefully drops some but if it doesn't i still think they can win if the Spurs plays to their full potential.. We are on the same side here. Why don't you quit nitpicking so much like a little kid...
Actually, only two of Durant's baskets in the fourth were after Parker or Ginobili switched off onto him.
The rest during that run:
-A one-on-one score over Leonard.
-Pin-down screen, no switch, score over Leonard.
-A transition basket when he drove by Duncan and scored over Parker
-Backdoor alleyoop over Jackson
-Jumper over Jackson after a pin-down without a switch
So Parker and manu only guarded Durant twice on Saturday?
Boy, sure seemed like more than that to me
To go from the worst passing team in the NBA by a mile to an elite passing team is a pretty large improvement, IMHO.
If both teams are at 100% of their potential, I give the edge to the Thunder. As good as these Spurs are, their defense still relies on smoke, mirrors and loading up on the other team's best players. If the Thunder's Big 3 rotates scoring while making passes to open role players, the Spurs defense will be stretched pass its limits. On the other end of the court, the Spurs offense can be dominant but the Thunder have the personnel to put up at least a little bit of a fight.
All that said, I'm not saying the Spurs have no chance or the Thunder should be the decided favorite. Young teams rarely if ever play at 100% on the road. If the Spurs can get this game, then they can finally put some legitimate pressure on the Thunder.
It doesn't matter. In the playoffs, Bonner has historically played scared at home AND on the road.
Unless Green and Splitter produce,we're gonna need hero ball from the Big 3 to win.
, if Gino keeps turning over the ball,give Mills some burn w/ the second unit to see if he can get the 3-ball going.
More Blair and give Mills some burn to see if he can shake it up, at least he'll keep the tempo UP! Which seems to throw the Thunder off somewhat.
Do the Thunder have anyone that could keep up w/ Mills speed-wise?
RIF. His fourth quarter baskets.
Admit it -- you just put this in so ESPN wouldn't copy you.Coming into this series, while I respected the Thunder's talent, there were still plenty of s in the armor.
Timvp the assist issue is surely tied to the huge number of points in the paint they're getting in games 3 and 4. I dunno the numbers but wasn't it more than we had?
And don't those assists on easy points in the paint go down if we have a respectable interior defensive presence like we're supposed to?
Duncan was slow as in the first half of game 4, and the other bigs were poor defensively in both games.
Not saying its impossible their passing is trending upward, but I'm convinced it has to do with spurs defense trending downwards.
That is very worrisome.
Do you think Bonner only played 2 minutes to keep him fresh for this evening?
Just kidding...
If Bonner is nailed to the pine this evening what happens with the big rotation? They can't just give his minutes to Blair, because Splitter and Dejaun won't work together (no spacing). Does it mean we'll need to keep Diaw or Duncan on the floor at all times to space the floor or will we see more small ball with Jack / Leonard at the 4?
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