Round 1: San Antonio vs Denver

[monty4329]

It would be nice for DeRozan to redeem himself. Not so much because he's been bad with us but as far as his previous playoff failures go. He's known as a playoff choker, more specifically as the one who can't beat Lebron. Well, he already did better than Lebron this year with both teams 1st years in the West.

Would be nice to see DeRozan remove those playoff demons and actually make winning plays in crunch time. If he can do that, we'll be tough to beat.

I hope he will not even try ANY play in crunch time. I'd rather try but lose with sombody else having the last shot than losing for certain having DDR ing up the last possession.

[TDomination]

For the role players, if we can get pre all star bertans, that would help immensely

[Mugen]

Pre All-Star Break Davis + 2014 Patty Mills + 2018 Beli + Pre-Conception Dante and QPon =

[superbigtime]

The Spurs have a chip on their shoulder. All of em. I like our chances. Winning isn't supposed to be easy.

[ace3g]

[Seventyniner]

That's a sick shirt.

[ace3g]

[SupremeGuy]

I think we're better than they're expecting; or anyone is expecting. We can't really sneak up on them since we're the ing Spurs, but they might be in for a rude awakening if we play well.

[Uriel]

Richard Jefferson picks the Nuggets to win, says there's a huge talent gap between the two teams.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Spurs in 6.

[JPB]

Richard Jefferson picks the Nuggets to win, says there's a huge talent gap between the two teams.

Dude knows his about talent gap... He apprehended the concept of "infinite" when playing alongside Tim and Manu.

[JPB]

Just listened to the Simmons-Russillo playoffs pod. They think it's not even conceivable the Spurs can win. That's weird. They think Brooklyn and Utah have chances for an upset but not the Spurs.

I remember reading ESPN PO predictions back in November. Not one "expert" had the Spurs in (many had Dallas, Memphis, NO or even Minny that were having a good start).

But even better the Spurs weren't even MENTIONED in the article... No trace of SA in the whole thing, like the team wasn't existing cos that's when they were in a funk at that time... These dudes don't know about and are just "analyzing" everything in the moment...

Zero distance or perspective and most don't even watch the games.

[spurs10]

We’ve got homecourt and definitely showed we can compete with the Nuggets. If they can win 4 of 6 with 3 of them in San Antonio, they’ll win. We need to win our home games. Go Spurs!

[ceperez]

I remember reading ESPN PO predictions back in November. Not one "expert" had the Spurs in (many had Dallas, Memphis, NO or even Minny that were having a good start).

But even better the Spurs weren't even MENTIONED in the article... No trace of SA in the whole thing, like the team wasn't existing cos that's when they were in a funk at that time... These dudes don't know about and are just "analyzing" everything in the moment...

Zero distance or perspective and most don't even watch the games.

Spurs already split the regular season vs the Nuggets. Each team winning their home games. In fact, Spurs with game 1 win have proven they can win on the road against the Nuggets. In short, the mile high advantage is non-existent.

[TDMVPDPOY]

this team only goes as far white will take t hem

[Gagnrath]

people hate on LMAlpha because of what happened after nephew got zsa-zsa'd but to be honest what one player besides I think Lebron the following year could handle the pack of wolves that is the Dubs without any significant help? Last year was the nephew sabotage year and LMA's only other season was Timmay's final season with us right when we lost to the Thunder, don't really recall people feeling that was LMA's fault and that was the Thunder team that should have beat the Dubs that year. My point being while not a super nova, LMA as a playoff choker at least with us is a bit overblown.

I agree that it's a little overblown however he also still tends to have games in the playoffs where he sets himself up Ubisoft the example of him being successfully guarded in the paint by Harden instead of backing him down and overpowering him

[rascal]

We’ve got homecourt and definitely showed we can compete with the Nuggets. If they can win 4 of 6 with 3 of them in San Antonio, they’ll win. We need to win our home games. Go Spurs!

They won't. The Spurs are losing the afternoon game.

[TimmyBuckets]

Spurs already split the regular season vs the Nuggets. Each team winning their home games. In fact, Spurs with game 1 win have proven they can win on the road against the Nuggets. In short, the mile high advantage is non-existent.

Still think it'll be a long series, but I think game 2 will be closer than most think, and not a blowout, especially if LMA can get going.

this team only goes as far white will take t hem

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Looks like it will be a good series. Spurs need to play with that chip on their shoulders and not let up, and just remember they’re the disrespected underdog, regardless of whether they’re up or not. This team rides some serious waves, so let’s hope they can embark on a long, positive one.

[spursistan]

This series is pretty much over..

They refused to step on the throats of young team times multiple times..Ours is full of losers that by the next Nuggets punch they will roll over accordingly..