I don't know, I think the Spurs played pretty great while OKC was dragged down heavily by Westbrook.
OKC did play great in the following areas. The whole reason they were compe ive was because:
- Durant still played efficiently
- OKC beat the Spurs on the offensive boards
- Ibaka is the ultimate Spurs killer and keeps hitting his 3's
- Played great defense
I think Thunder can continue doing all the things listed. Durant is a top 3 player and can hit shots no matter. West and Diaw can't magically grow taller to match Kanter and Adams on the boards. Ibaka will be Ibaka and OKC always seems to find ways to play great defense against the Spurs.
OKC just needs to even the FT disparity, which they can obviously do and hope the Spurs don't shoot over 50% on 3's. And it's hard to imagine Westbrook playing a worse game so there will be some improvement the next game.
Spurs role players seem to be struggling to score without the motion offense. OKC seems content to not double and just let Aldridge and Leonard beat them. It worked in game 2 and almost worked this game. Someone on the bench needs to step up.
This should be a close series unless Durant starts checking out due to Westbrook's chucking.
I would've given OKC a 83.797 percent shot of winning one of the two home games. But if the Spurs now win Game 4, OKC will lay down and die in Game 5, imo.
Actually, according to FiveThirtyEight's CARMELO projections, OKC had a 54% chance of winning Game 3 and now have a 52% chance of winning Game 4.
Which means OKC's odds of winning at least one of the two home games was 77.92%.
Is that one of the OKC assistant coaches in your avatar Harlem?![]()
Oh look, a ing got
Thanks.
All Pop had to do was play Boban 12 minutes. This guy always stays pat. We could still win it but it's pretty dire right now.
Peace out guys.![]()
Spurs win the next 3![]()
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