Clippers or OKC

[Kawhitstorm]

It's hard. Even with Blake, dealing with WB/Durant is just tough. They have the ability to freak out more than LAC, but LAC will probably have the higher floor.

Spurs beat either one though if healthy and not bricking shots at an alarming pace.

Are we assuming Porker/Meow aren't "healthy" at the moment?

[elemento]

OKC

I'd rather face a dumber team with a dumb PG.

Westbrook will cost OKC the series even if Durant averages 50ppg.

[$pursDynasty]

It's hard. Even with Blake, dealing with WB/Durant is just tough. They have the ability to freak out more than LAC, but LAC will probably have the higher floor.

Spurs beat either one though if healthy and not bricking shots at an alarming pace.

DPG for me as great as the Thunderefs dynamic duo is, Kiwi can check KD, Russell will be Russell, however the Spurs have no answer for CP0 or Blake. Bad match ups.

[HarlemHeat37]

It's hard. Even with Blake, dealing with WB/Durant is just tough. They have the ability to freak out more than LAC, but LAC will probably have the higher floor.

Spurs beat either one though if healthy and not bricking shots at an alarming pace.

I just don't see the argument, tbh..

OKC just has so many flaws..they're a low-IQ team, a below average defense..their rotation features borderline NBA players like Kyle Singler and Dion Waiters

The Spurs' defensive anchor matches up perfectly with OKC's best offensive player, and OKC struggles to defend PFs(which works perfectly for the Spurs)..

Spurs have no answer for Paul and Griffin, tbh..Clippers have some flaws, but they match up decently against the Spurs..Danny and Kawhi's defense is neutralized by all the screens the Clippers run, and Blake's outside game usually gives the Spurs a ton of problems(although maybe Aldridge will help, in that regard)..

[DPG21920]

Are we assuming Porker/Meow aren't "healthy" at the moment?

No - I'm saying that as we are today, SA beats both.

[Kawhitstorm]

OKC

I'd rather face a dumber team with a dumb PG.

Westbrook will cost OKC the series even if Durant averages 50ppg.

Plus, the Spurs beat OKC WITHOUT Porker meanwhile got destroyed by Paul when Porker was walking dead as he is doing right now.

[DPG21920]

I just don't see the argument, tbh..

OKC just has so many flaws..they're a low-IQ team, a below average defense..their rotation features borderline NBA players like Kyle Singler and Dion Waiters

The Spurs' defensive anchor matches up perfectly with OKC's best offensive player, and OKC struggles to defend PFs(which works perfectly for the Spurs)..

Spurs have no answer for Paul and Griffin, tbh..Clippers have some flaws, but they match up decently against the Spurs..Danny and Kawhi's defense is neutralized by all the screens the Clippers run, and Blake's outside game usually gives the Spurs a ton of problems(although maybe Aldridge will help, in that regard)..

Agreed - even said that I would rather OKC. Just saying that I am less scared of LAC now. They are worse than last year, Spurs are better and they barely beat SA last year with an all time great series from Blake that I am not confident he can duplicate.

OKC I would "rather", but their ceiling if things go well is much higher than LAC's because WB/KD are super talented.

[TheGreatYacht]

Clippers are easily the tougher matchup. Griffin averaged a triple double last year against ter, they've beaten us once without him and tonight Spurs just caught fire in a close game.

Also, Doc > Pop

[DPG21920]

Clippers are easily the tougher matchup. Griffin averaged a triple double last year against ter, they've beaten us once without him and tonight Spurs just caught fire in a close game.

Also, Doc > Pop

See, this is what I don't agree with. People are remembering the result vs the series. Spurs unfortunately played a poor series. They missed a ton of looks, Tiago was hobbled and couldn't give many positive minutes, TP was broken down, etc..Blake played one of the best series I have ever seen and CP was great.

I don't think that is at all likely to happen and SA is clearly better than last year. Sure, I would choose OKC, but I am no longer scared. Of course LAC is playing SA tough, just like OKC beating SA earlier this year. They are good teams and you don't just blow good teams out all the time.

[TheGreatYacht]

See, this is what I don't agree with. People are remembering the result vs the series. Spurs unfortunately played a poor series. They missed a ton of looks, Tiago was hobbled and couldn't give many positive minutes, TP was broken down, etc..Blake played one of the best series I have ever seen and CP was great.

I don't think that is at all likely to happen and SA is clearly better than last year. Sure, I would choose OKC, but I am no longer scared. Of course LAC is playing SA tough, just like OKC beating SA earlier this year. They are good teams and you don't just blow good teams out all the time.

Yeah a lot things went wrong, but I'd rather take my chances against a Billy Donovan team than a Doc one. Westbrook can also be a detriment to that team while Paul is the one of the best floor generals of all time.

Ibaka looks washed, and Aldridge is just a terrible matchup for him. Without Reggie Jackson, OKC needs a third option and Ibaka ain't it

[DPG21920]

Yeah a lot things went wrong, but I'd rather take my chances against a Billy Donovan team than a Doc one. Westbrook can also be a detriment to that team while Paul is the one of the best floor generals of all time.

Ibaka looks washed, and Aldridge is just a terrible matchup for him. Without Reggie Jackson, OKC needs a third option and Ibaka ain't it

I agree, was just saying IMO, after seeing SA this year and really thinking about that series last year, I think SA should beat both teams.

[TheGreatYacht]

I agree, was just saying IMO, after seeing SA this year and really thinking about that series last year, I think SA should beat both teams.

Yup GSW is the only realistic roadblock

[DAF86]

I feel like we should beat both teams but Durant and Westbrook can pull the upset. The Clippers have no chance.

[BanditHiro]

neither can beat the Spurs if the Spurs just shoot their 3's at an average percent.

[Kawhitstorm]

I picked Clippers over Spurs in 7, last year..this season, I think the Spurs would take them in 6, but it'll be tough..

I'd be pretty confident that the Spurs could finish OKC in 5, though..I'm fully prepared to spend 25% of my betting bankroll on that series once Vegas undoubtedly over-values OKC due to the public..

The narrative on OKC seems to be changing quick as the media has caught on LATE as always that WestBrick just ain't got it after being exposed by Curry/Kawhi on national TV. Your only hope is OKC winning the season series & the media riding that good ole' "OKC is too athletic for the Spurs" narrative.

[Kawhitstorm]

WestBrick getting lit up by Austin Rivers.

[spursistan]

WestBrick getting lit up by Austin Rivers.

the National media was about to hop on the Thunder bandwagon again after that little winning streak .

[exstatic]

OKC barely wins and no CP3 or DJ for the Clips.

[ace3g]

Western Conference
Western	W	L	PCT	GB	CONF	DIV	HOME	ROAD	L 10	STREAK
Golden State1p	68	7	0.907	0.0	41-5	15-1	36-0	32-7	9-1	W 6
San Antonio2sw	63	12	0.840	5.0	40-6	13-2	38-0	25-12	8-2	W 2
Oklahoma City3nw	53	23	0.697	15.5	35-11	12-2	31-9	22-14	9-1	W 1
L.A. Clippers4x	47	28	0.627	21.0	26-20	7-6	25-12	22-16	5-5	L 1
Memphis5	41	34	0.547	27.0	25-23	7-8	25-13	16-21	2-8	L 4
Portland6	39	36	0.520	29.0	26-21	9-4	24-12	15-24	5-5	W 2
Dallas7	37	38	0.493	31.0	23-23	5-8	21-17	16-21	4-6	W 2
Utah8	37	38	0.493	31.0	21-24	6-8	23-14	14-24	7-3	L 1
Houston	37	39	0.487	31.5	24-22	8-7	20-17	17-22	4-6	L 1

[spursistan]

OKC barely wins and no CP3 or DJ for the Clips.

and no Red /Blake..Took 73 points from KD/Westbrook/Ibaka to squeak by Clippers 2nd stringers..That's pretty much Thunder ceiling for you.. Warriors played their B-game in couple of those 3 meetings while OKC and Durant went ape and they still got swept in the season series..

[spursistan]

not worried about Thunder..if Green/Mills hit their threes, Spurs in 5..if our shooters go cold for few games, Spurs in 6 max..

[Kawhitstorm]

not worried about Thunder..if Green/Mills hit their threes, Spurs in 5..if our shooters go cold for few games, Spurs in 6 max..

OKC looking like the 2014 Blazers w/ 5-&-1/2 rotation players & a bunch of scrubs.

[Kawhitstorm]

the National media was about to hop on the Thunder bandwagon again after that little winning streak .

They are still going to give WestBrick POTM for March b/c of his triple-doubles.

[hater]

I'll play the team that doesn't have Barnes tbqh

[kobyz]

Adams can get under LMA skin and with Ibaka make it hard for him, Westbrook and Durant could go off and Ibaka who known as a Spurs killer, if they can get on top of that just one more contribute on offense from someone...