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[BobLoblaw]

The Spurs have way too many weapons. Goddamn.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

wonder if stern is looking for flops.

He wasn't there for the second half of the Pacers game.

 

[Justin Timberlake]

Are the Heat the favorites for this series? Or so I thought? You can't deny Heat has some talent even with Bosh out, I'm just curious how it was such a blow out. If Pacers just outplayed them or their stars were moronic like Kobe was last night.

Favorites as defined by who? The media? Sure. But they've overrated the Heat from the start. Bron didn't get 3 MVPs by accident.

The Pacers outplayed them and the Heat's stars were moronic. The latter can be expected because thats who those players are, but not enough has been said about the former. The Pacers are a great team.

 

[greatestjediever]

I dunno, the Spurs are an extremely smart team and well balanced, but I wouldn't use this series as a gauge of how well they will do against better teams.

Their strengths are really pronounced against a poorly disciplined Clippers team.

The Clippers have no offensive sets. They simply attempt to run a pick and roll every play, and if they can't get it, they either play one-on-one or swing it around until somebody has to jack up a shot before the shot clock runs out. The Spurs don't even need to play physically tough D, they just have to see the basic plays ahead of time and cut off obvious routes and the Clips will do themselves in.

On the flip side, well the Clips play no structured D. They rely purely on physical talent but rarely make a strong effort. Quick passes and cutting players will always find a hole.

 

[wario]

spurs are too good...

 

[Mothman91]

What a move by Parker.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Man the Spurs are good.

 

[jobber]

GET HYPE

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Favorites as defined by who? The media? Sure. But they've overrated the Heat from the start. Bron didn't get 3 MVPs by accident.

The Pacers outplayed them and the Heat's stars were moronic. The latter can be expected because thats who those players are, but not enough has been said about the former. The Pacers are a great team.

Well obviously, they were third right behind the Heat, it's not like they were a low seed but Lebron/Wade/Bosh will always get more spotlight just like Kobe with the lakers.

 

[Justin Timberlake]

I dunno, the Spurs are an extremely smart team and well balanced, but I wouldn't use this series as a gauge of how well they will do against better teams.

Their strengths are really pronounced against a poorly disciplined Clippers team.

The Clippers have no offensive sets. They simply attempt to run a pick and roll every play, and if they can't get it, they either play one-on-one or swing it around until somebody has to jack up a shot before the shot clock runs out. The Spurs don't even need to play physically tough D, they just have to see the basic plays ahead of time and cut off obvious routes and the Clips will do themselves in.

On the flip side, well the Clips play no structured D. They rely purely on physical talent but rarely make a strong effort. Quick passes and cutting players will always find a hole.

Aight, we'll just use the last 31 games to judge them instead.


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Yup.

Still an absurdly good team.

 

[JohnsonUT]

I can't think of a less stressful first 6 playoff games for Spurs fans ever.

 

[Mutagenic]

I dunno, the Spurs are an extremely smart team and well balanced, but I wouldn't use this series as a gauge of how well they will do against better teams.

Their strengths are really pronounced against a poorly disciplined Clippers team.

The Clippers have no offensive sets. They simply attempt to run a pick and roll every play, and if they can't get it, they either play one-on-one or swing it around until somebody has to jack up a shot before the shot clock runs out. The Spurs don't even need to play physically tough D, they just have to see the basic plays ahead of time and cut off obvious routes and the Clips will do themselves in.

On the flip side, well the Clips play no structured D. They rely purely on physical talent but rarely make a strong effort. Quick passes and cutting players will always find a hole.

How many in a row are needed to gauge this team? They're the most unsung 16-game winner I've seen in awhile.

 

[Emwitus]

WOAH! I feel like i just entered some bizzaro zone today. What the heck heat. So, can we just go ahead and crown the spurs champions of this * season?Just like we did in 99?

 

[h1nch]

Nice flagrant Blake...

 

[Edgeward]

Welp, back to Diablo

 

[Syphon Filter]

lol blake

 

[Justin Timberlake]

Wow that was crazy.

Clearly heard Blake talking to the ref.

 

[greatestjediever]

How many in a row are needed to gauge this team? They're the most unsung 16-game winner I've seen in awhile.

And I'm not saying you shouldn't use those past 16 or 31 games or whatever to judge them.

I just wouldnt use THIS series to judge them

 

[Brinbe]

I know it's incredibly preemptive, but based on how each team is playing, I can't help but picture a Spurs-Celtics final right now. Which would be funny considering how everyone thought the shortened season would kill these veteran-laden teams.

 

[white dynamite]

Wow that was crazy.

Clearly heard Blake talking to the ref.

What did he say?

 

[jobber]

THE LAW

 

[Syphon Filter]

forgot billups was on the clips.

 

[Justin Timberlake]

I know it's incredibly preemptive, but based on how each team is playing, I can't help but picture a Spurs-Celtics final right now. Which would be funny considering how everyone thought the shortened season would kill these veteran-laden teams.

Pacers are gonna beat the Cs.

Hibbert+West will demolish KG and his ragtag squad.

 

[Emwitus]

I know it's incredibly preemptive, but based on how each team is playing, I can't help but picture a Spurs-Celtics final right now. Which would be funny considering how everyone thought the shortened season would kill these veteran-laden teams.

Midseason this statement would have got you thrown out of best-gaf. Not anymore. Wowzers.

 

[pilonv1]

Can't even see the Clippers taking 1 in this series.

PATTY MILLS TIME~!

 

[diehard]

would someone please get Blake some help?

 

[MidnightCowboy]

there's just no way the spurs don't chip this year, just no way.

 

[jobber]

would someone please get Blake some help?

Steve Blake

 

[JohnsonUT]

there's just no way the spurs don't chip this year, just no way.

Thuggery for one.

 

[Branduil]

Aight, we'll just use the last 31 games to judge them instead.


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Yup.

Still an absurdly good team.

I don't think anybody is saying the Spurs aren't a good* team. I'm pretty sure most people will agree they're the best team this year*.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Spurs are out for blood. Damn.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Thuggery for one.

What?

Queensbridge Peace and that goon Bynum aren't getting past the Thunder let alone the Spurs

 

[Justin Timberlake]

What did he say?

Something about having gotten hit harder than that earlier without a call

Pretty irrelevant at that point ofc; the game was over

 

[diehard]

so Lebron goes 22-7 and we get a bunch of posts

Paul goes 10 pts and 8 TO's... nothin

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Something about having gotten hit harder than that earlier without a call

Pretty irrelevant at that point ofc; the game was over

Your spurs look so good. They are in the Kobe ignoring Chris Rock zone. Totally focused on the trophy.

 

[JohnsonUT]

What?

Queensbridge Peace and that goon Bynum aren't getting past the Thunder let alone the Spurs

I remember Kenyon Martin committing some dirty fouls in the first round of Denver-SA about five years ago. Could have been a teammate though.

 

[TheKaeptain]

LOL Chris Paul. ESPN crew making excuses for him.

 

[aznpxdd]

Griffin with 1 rebound in 37 mins.

Dafuq

 

[giri]

so Lebron goes 22-7 and we get a bunch of posts

Paul goes 10 pts and 8 TO's... nothin

Best PG in the NBA

Spoiler

that got blown out by 17pts tonight

 

[Syphon Filter]

Griffin with 1 rebound in 37 mins.

Dafuq

lol

 

[jobber]

I'm getting a seat by the riverwalk already.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

If Spurs win this year what does that do for Duncans legacy?

 

[victreeb3l]

clippers fans should be happy they at least made it past 80 points tonight unlike the heat

spurs are just awesome to watch, damn

 

[MidnightCowboy]

Your spurs look so good. They are in the Kobe ignoring Chris Rock zone. Totally focused on the trophy.

Yeah, as much as I want to hate all the gloating and shit, it's deserved (for now). The Spurs are just on another level right now.

 

[Syphon Filter]

If Spurs win this year what does that do for Duncans legacy?

TD has caught up with Kobe.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

TD has caught up with Kobe.

Honestly if he wins this year he eclipses Kobe IMO.

 

[giri]

If Spurs win this year what does that do for Duncans legacy?

Well, most people already consider him the greatest PF in history, so......

 

[aznpxdd]

If Spurs win this year what does that do for Duncans legacy?

Best player in the post Jordan era.

Well, most people already consider him the greatest PF in history, so......

But he's a C though.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Best player in the post Jordan era.

Agreed.

 

[jobber]

Duncan is going to hang it up after this year.

I'm fine with that.