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Damn, I never realized how bad Game 4's have been to us in the past years. Good stuff Amused
Think about it for Game 4's:
2003
- Spurs lose a close one to a very pesky Phoenix team in the first round, tying up a series and raising apprehension
- Lakers pummel the Spurs in Game 4, and regain momentum heading into a crucial Game 5
- In the Finals, the Spurs lose by a point in a heart breaker against a Nets team many of us had underestimated
2004
- Blown out by the Lakers in Game 4
2005
- Get crushed by a Sonics team who were gaining momentum by the day. That series was a nightmare and Jerome James of all people were completely disrespecting the Spurs. After that Game 4 performance, who can blame him?
- Spurs on the verge of sweeping the Suns, but can't quite close the deal, giving Phoenix some signs of life heading into Game 5
- In the Finals the Spurs lose by 31 to a Detroit team that we looked completely helpless against. I would argue the situation Spurs fan felt was probably even more dire than now. Back to back blowouts sucked....especially in the Finals
2006
- Brutal buzzer beater loss to that little twerp Kenyon Martin that forced the Spurs to expend more energy against a team they should have beaten in 5.
- A very tough loss to a Mavs team that beat us in OT thanks to another little twerp named Jason Terry. Spurs were down 1-3 in the series, and 2006 offseason threads sprung up everywhere.
2007
- Spurs get hosed by the refs in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the Suns and Big Shot Rob goes ape against Steve Nash, who later admits to embellishing a flop that leads to suspensions. Prior to the suspensions being announced, it felt like Phoenix had regained the momentum while the Spurs lost their cool.
2008
- Spurs lose a heart breaker to a no call from a Brent Barry 3 where Fisher had fouled him. Big change from what could have possibly been a tied series turns into a 1-3 hole
2009
- Lose to the Mavs in Game 4, and go on to lose the series in 5
2010
- Get swept by the Suns....that one still hurts
2011
- Grizzlies take a commanding 3-1 lead as we get blown out on the road
2012
- Blown out again on the road against OKC to even the series
The point I'm trying to make is that the Spurs have had a tough time in Game 4's for the most part. Obviously, the Heat are different animal, but the Spurs have been in this position before. At least Game 5 is at home and you know the crowd will be amped and the team will go all out for the final home game of the season.
Losing Game 4 is nothing new, and it would be completely unrealistic to think the Spurs would take 3 straight from the Heat who haven't lost back to back games since early January.
Let's see what happens, a 3-2 lead still puts us in the driver's seat
Damn, I never realized how bad Game 4's have been to us in the past years. Good stuff Amused
We lost game 4 to the Warriors too
Definitely was more scared of Detroit after the game 4 blowout. Compared to that game, I feel just fine about Spurs' chances this year.
Yeah, i thought the Spurs would have to win Games 6 & 7 against Detroit after the way they completely manhandled us in G3/4.
Game 5 of the 05 Finals will always be the craziest game for me tbh. Here's hoping this year's Game 5 won't take as much heroics.
Spurs have always struggled with even numbers
This. It took a miracle to get past them.
Interesting..
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