Are you scared of OKC yet?

[Old School 44]

I'm convinced losing to the Thunder and the Rockets during the regular season is a long term, covert, CIA Pop move. It keeps Scott Brooks and Kevin McHale within the coaching ranks.

[spurs10]

I believe they call it 'respecting' a team as opposed to being 'scared' of a team. I don't seriously think the NBA Champions are deeply concerned about any other team but themselves. They have a lot to work on and a lot of injuries on the mend. They also probably have a better idea of not peaking at the wrong time. When they go on their run I'm sure they'll not empty the tank. OKC is certainly a team they should 'respect' and take seriously, but so is any team on any given night.

[Spur|n|Austin]

No Kawhi/Boris/Patty. Not worried here.

[rmt]

I am scared of everyone and everything ... OKC, Houston, anybody ... being scared only stopped shortly after the end of game 5 of the Finals.

This. Sometimes I still can't believe they won #5. I suspended my belief until long after game 5 ended due to the bitter disappointment from 2013.