Spurs Lakers First Round Match up

[milkyway21]

we can beat the Lakers in the first round but it will be hard and it might take us to 6-7 games. And the Spurs team will be so tired enough to easily dispatch their 2nd round opponent that whoever it might be can bring us to another 6-7 games and then if we can survive, & the WC finals is about to start we are not ready, we have no time enough to prepare on how to strategize against our opponent who might be waiting for us and rested well to enough to kick our asses away

This is not the same path we had in 2003->and the magic number for that road to 3rd le was 4-6. The 2005 le was so intense, heart-pounding I do not want to experience again esp the finals against the Pistons-7 games. One false move and it's over. One injury away of the big 3 and we're done.

But do we really have a choice? Denver Nuggets can also be a dangerous team. I don't want to face Houston or Utah either. And the 8th seed, the weakest team belongs to Dallas.
Okay Lakers see ya!

[J.T.]

Not that I disagree, but bad timing with that comment. Seeing as how Kobe did just come off a 50+ point performance for 4 straight games...

I don't think Bowen was defending him in any of those games, so as PJax would say, that streat gets a big fat * next to it.

[slayermin]

This is not the same path we had in 2003->and the magic number for that road to 3rd le was 4-6. The 2005 le was so intense, heart-pounding I do not want to experience again esp the finals against the Pistons-7 games.

Like '05, I'm gonna just enjoy the ride because this one is going to be wild. I really don't care who we play. I just want it to get started already.

[T Park]

Yeah we thought the path to the ring in 05 was tough.

This year it would be just plain crazy.

[anonymous coward]

it will be very close and long series. i like our chances.

in kobe and phil we trust.

[silk]

please sequ just shut up, you are embarassing for all spurs fans when you talk like that to a poster like misszmyte...

[johngateswhiteley]

stupidest thread ever. lakers have zero chance of beating the Spurs...

[Man In Black]

So when is the 1st official week of playoffs?

[Voice of Truth]

That will be the matchup. Not a good one for the Spurs. The Lakers are 2 and 1 against San Antonio with their only loss coming in overtime. What will happen to the Spurs if they lose in the first round?

Lakers in 6 and yes this forum will be on "suicide watch"

[The Truth #6]

Pop has beaten Phil how many times? One? This would suck for a first round series. Pop's inability to adapt could haunt us. At the same time, if the system is working and everyone makes their outside shots we'll get by in 5. But I would much rather face someone else.

[carib]

It's starting to look that way

[DarrinS]

Pop has beaten Phil how many times? One? This would suck for a first round series. Pop's inability to adapt could haunt us. At the same time, if the system is working and everyone makes their outside shots we'll get by in 5. But I would much rather face someone else.

How long have you been watching basketball?

Pop beat Phil in
1998-1999 -- 4 game sweep
2002-2003 -- 4-2

[mabber]

So when is the 1st official week of playoffs?

Playoffs start April 21st or 22nd I believe.

[Chris]

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs in 5. We have problems with teams like the Lakers in the regular season -- not the playoffs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

How long have you been watching basketball?

Pop beat Phil in
1998-1999 -- 4 game sweep
2002-2003 -- 4-2

are you ing kidding me?


PJ didn't coach the 98-99 lakers team, even casual fans should know that


Pop has only beaten Phil ONCE


2003

[da_suns_fan__]

Lakers will force a seven game series...and then you guys can get a million gray hairs anticipating a game seven against Kobe Bryant like Suns fans had to do last year.

Your saving grace is that Kobe mails in his game seven performances.

[smrattler]

I don't care if it's 4 or 6, as long as we advance. If it goes to a 7th game, that'll be too much excitment for a 1st round series for my liking.

But I think we control the series, Lakers maybe stealing a game or two. Reason will be TP. This will be his series to win for us.

[SpursDynasty]

Here's how I think the Lakers-Spurs series will go.

Games 1 and 2 will be dominating performances by the Spurs.....Games 3 and 4 will be in LA, and LA will get the opening tip, and make the opening shot of the game, firing up the crowd and hitting their shots all game..taking Games 3 and 4. The series will be tied at 2-2. Game 5 is expected to be a showdown, but isn't. The game is close through the first 3 quarters, but the Spurs pull away in the 4th.

Game 6 Spurs blowout, Spurs win 4-2.

Pretty much how every 6 game series between the Spurs and the underdog goes.

[TheNextGen]

Lakers will be tough..we just dont match up well with them.

And Yes..Phil did not coach the in 99.

[DarrinS]

Lakers will be tough..we just dont match up well with them.

And Yes..Phil did not coach the in 99.

Ok, I know. I know. I was this guy.



I've made this mistake a couple of times. Sue me.

[TheNextGen]

Ok, I know. I know. I was this guy.



I've made this mistake a couple of times. Sue me.

LOL

[mardigan]

Ok, I know. I know. I was this guy.



I've made this mistake a couple of times. Sue me.

No it was actually Kurt Rambis, but good try


Spurs in 5, the Kobes dont face a defender like Bruce everyday, he will slow up Kobe enough that the series isnt close

[da_suns_fan__]

No it was actually Kurt Rambis, but good try


Spurs in 5, the Kobes dont face a defender like Bruce everyday, he will slow up Kobe enough that the series isnt close

You must have a time machine that will enable you to get the Bruce Bowen from 2003.

[Medvedenko]

I can't wait....I hope we play you guys....man that would be fun.