Spurs vs Golden State strategy discussion

[Budkin]

Contain Curry = teh win.

[Whisky Dog]

The Nuggets did everything right, and then they decided they were the Motta Mavericks and put up a three every possession. Unless the Spurs really really fail to show up in several areas, they should win this series pretty easily. I'll give the Warriors one game for hot shooting and because the Spurs will read the press clippings and come out flat once.

I don't know, I expected them to be flat in game 4 for sure if not game 3 given the cir stances, but they came out looking pissed and determined both games. I'm not sure if that's a sign this team is extremely motivated after what happened last season or if Howard's bull just pissed them off. I'm hoping it's the former, and if so they might not be flat in any of these games. GS is still a good team and can win if the Spurs don't take care of business defensively.

[Mr. Body]

This is going to be a lot like the Ray Allen Supersonics teams a while ago, with Curry as a speedier Ray Allen, but without Rashard Lewis and less of a front line.

[Brunodf]

1- 3pt D
2- PnR
3- Post up Kawhi vs smaller players

[EVAY]

Curry will get his points. We won't stop him. But we can run him ragged and make him play defense.

My worry is Bogut hurting Tim.

[Spurs Brazil]

1- A lot of Duncan
2 - Attack Curry
3 - Tony and CJ on Curry, Pop can't even think to put Neal and Green on him

[Kidd K]

I hope David Lee guards Duncan instead of Bogut. Duncan will have to have the smile from his face surgically removed after the series if that's the case.

With how badly the Warriors choked in that last game against the Warriors, all their impressive play prior to that just went right out the window imo. Even at GS, Spurs just need to be close late and the Warriors will probably choke. That was an embarrassment.

I think the main goal is to control Curry and Jack as much as possible. Curry in particular, but not underestimate Jack like we did in the regular season. Luckily our guys aren't banged up too much right now, so I'm pretty happy with the Spurs' team health right now besides Splitter.

[SpurPadre]

I hope David Lee guards Duncan instead of Bogut. Duncan will have to have the smile from his face surgically removed after the series if that's the case.

With how badly the Warriors choked in that last game against the Warriors, all their impressive play prior to that just went right out the window imo. Even at GS, Spurs just need to be close late and the Warriors will probably choke. That was an embarrassment.

I think the main goal is to control Curry and Jack as much as possible. Curry in particular, but not underestimate Jack like we did in the regular season. Luckily our guys aren't banged up too much right now, so I'm pretty happy with the Spurs' team health right now besides Splitter.

You mean like last year's Game 6 in the WCF? I wouldn't put it past us to choke games, either, unfortunately. Still, if focused, this has to be an easy series.

[superbigtime]

Who is Manu gonna guard? That team is full of fast players. Neal and Manu cannot guard Jack or Curry.

Kawhi is gonna have to guard Thompson.

Get Bogut in foul trouble.

GSW cannot play team defense, so the more offensive ball movement by the Spurs the better.

[DAF86]

You doubt Tony and Danny. We got that D son, no worries.

I'm not doubting anyone. I'm just saying that the Spurs defensive strategy against LAL was to pack the paint 'cause LA had no shooters. GS on the other hand is the best shooting team in the league, so we can't play them like we played LA.

[Obstructed_View]

This is going to be a lot like the Ray Allen Supersonics teams a while ago, with Curry as a speedier Ray Allen, but without Rashard Lewis and less of a front line.

Except that Curry actually has a bum ankle and isn't being a little vagina and playing it up to get the refs to blow more whistles. His coach? Maybe, but not Curry.

[spurraider21]

Post up Kawhi vs smaller players

[The Whopper]

Warriors...prepare to be punched squarely in your underdeveloped testicles.

[TheGoldStandard]

T-Mac goes for 20 and shuts down Curry

[justinandimcool]

I'm with justinandimcool and itzsoweezee. And Coach Pop. Do what we always do.

Curry has become massively overrated based on this one series against an average defensive team. He won't have the same room to operate against the Spurs.

Best post in the thread is quoted below.

The typical Spurs defense was built for teams like the Warriors. Force the ball to one side and force the star to beat doubles. If they wanna run Curry off screens, GSW better be good at long, slow, crosscourt passes. Pound it inside and Timmy's waiting. If Curry can hit threes every night off long passes, that means we aren't closing out an acceptable level and deserve to lose.

On defense, Warriors ain't . Run the normal stuff, pick and roll, four down, layups and threes. Won't have a problem there.

Gee thanks man We got people posting things in here the Spurs literally NEVER do. Just keep it simple.

[Kidd K]

You mean like last year's Game 6 in the WCF? I wouldn't put it past us to choke games, either, unfortunately. Still, if focused, this has to be an easy series.

What the Warriors did and what happened with the Spurs last year were completely different ways to lose a game.

The Warriors made practically every mistake they possibly could all in a row. SA got screwed by terrible officiating all in a row. Ibaka got away with nearly a dozen obvious goaltends in the final 3 games, and late in close games they would both swallow the whistle whenever Thunder players hacked Spurs across their wrists and arms to create "steals", or hit their elbows on shots, and also call the Spurs for fouls any time a Thunder player drove to the basket and got contested whether or not there was an actual foul committed.

That isn't a choke, it's a screwjob. Spurs choking would be like they did against the Grizzlies. Against OKC? Especially game 6? They didn't choke, they got hosed.

[007nites]

I have a feeling that Jack is going to drop bombs on in one of these games.

[SpurPadre]

Mark Jackson indicated in a radio interview today that they are picking RJ's brain for "insider information" on Spurs' playoff basketball plans. Oooh, scary! Maybe Pop should reconcile with Stak5 and pick his brain for the Warriors, lol.

[Man In Black]

_Both Curry and Bogut have nagging injuries that require treatment. The Spurs are now relatively injury free save for Tiago and his sprained ankle won't keep him down for too long plus having Diaw back gives the Spurs a rare combination of Bigs that Mark Jackson will have to figure out. Only issue is, he has a limited team ESPECIALLY since David Lee won't be 100% for this series at all.
Spurs could go the bean bryant method and make Curry work to get 1 point per shot. If he scores 35 on 35 shots, that's what Pop likes. No one else touches the ball and they become predictable. Don't let anyone else beat you on defense and when you have the ball on O, work the ball and the movement to get the best shot possible. Pop's side-to-side share the ball method will slowly erode the confidence and D schemes that the Warriors though they could employ. They don't have the health nor the defensive mindset or intensity required to what amounts to an abject lesson in consistent and relentless playoff basketball experience that Pop has at his disposal. Spurs in 5. I ain't scared. Don't get pussified because the 4-letter starts saying that Curry is unstoppable. That's all to help ratings talk and utter BS.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I hope TP doesn't play like last time we played at their place when we lost in OT. Thompson seemed to bother him A LOT

[mudyez]

Mark Jackson indicated in a radio interview today that they are picking RJ's brain for "insider information" on Spurs' playoff basketball plans. Oooh, scary! Maybe Pop should reconcile with Stak5 and pick his brain for the Warriors, lol.

I'm pretty sure that way they don't get any information about defensive rotations or effective wingplay.

[Namundy]

They just played 86 games. Pretty sure there's not much more information they can get from RJ's re brain that they haven't seen. Golden State knows exactly what's coming. The Spurs know that Golden State knows. The execution is what really makes the difference. The machine will not be stopped.

[keywester]

Funny!!! Today's ESPN top NBA line items make no mention of the Spurs. I guess they have already figured it out that the Spurs have no chance. Could they be right???

[wildbill2u]

I believe they have improved on their inside game since Bogut has returned from injuries that put him out of rotation for much of the season. Denver's bigs were supposed to have the advantage inside, but Bogut had some great contributions in points, blocks and rebounds. He's not afraid to leave the top of the key and barrel down the lane for a dunk. I wouldn't want TD to get in front of that wide load. So don't just dismiss their inside game.

We try to chase shooters off the 3 pt line and we have to do that against this team. Curry is unbelievably quick in getting a shot off out there. And he's got a good handle on drives and passes well. He is a true superstar in the making.

[LakerHater]

Ride Tony!!