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2013 NBA Playoffs |OT2| Rose has no Muscle Memories, Durant having Russell Memories
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Starphoenix
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San Antonio, I told you not to take your foot off the gas, and what do you do!?! I have such a love/hate relationship with Ginobli right now. All I can say is San Antonio better look long and hard at what went wrong in the 4th. Even the new Daft Punk album couldn't save me from almost having a heart attack.
Speaking of Daft Punk, did anyone else catch the commentator on ESPN giving a nod to Daft Punk? They really are a lot bigger than I thought.
Speaking of Daft Punk, did anyone else catch the commentator on ESPN giving a nod to Daft Punk? They really are a lot bigger than I thought.
Good points. Though I didn't like the way a lot of their late 4th quarter possessions were run. Lots of sloppy play. That combined with all the other factors resulted in a perfect storm which often times results in a loss.
Pop obviously knew that Memphis was going to send it into OT despite their best efforts, so he sat Duncan and preserved him for the critical final OT minutes where he knew Tim would come through with big shots.
Which of course is exactly what happened!
Is Granger that different much better than Rudy?
Maybe.
If they could do it holding onto prince so he could run the second unit, that would be pretty amazing. But i think it will cost them Prince & Ed Davis for a deal like that.
How ever if they got Granger & Hansbrough or something like that back it would be workable.
But Prince has been pretty great for them defensively. And he's been brilliant for them for feeding the post.
Could happen depending on what happens with D.West i guess.
Black Mamba
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The problem for Memphis isn't a really a lack of 3 point shooters but rather a lack of shooters who come off movement. Prince can hit the 3 but he isn't taking any because he just stands in a spot without the ball. The only off-ball action created besides trying to get ZBO in the post is for Allen cutting or Bayless and occasionally Conley if Marc has it up top.
But they have no one who consistently is running through screens to try to get open in their starting lineup. It's easy to defend Prince when he's a spot up shooter and nothing more when he doesn't have the ball.
A guy like Korver would do wonders for their offense. The Spurs have hit some more shots until late in the game tonight because they're not running around as much on defense as they did versus the Warriors. All that action got Green and the others more tired for their 3s plus every shot seemed bigger since they had trouble getting stops. Not so versus Memphis.
Pondexter needs to start over Prince in this series. Prince and Allen together doesn't work because the Spurs have 2 defensive bigs in Duncan and Splitter to disrupt the Memphis bigs and without much off ball action for a shooter, it's tough.
Memphis needs to make that switch + force Parker to be a scorer rather than a passer. I think those are the two big adjustments to give Memphis a shot of coming back.
But they have no one who consistently is running through screens to try to get open in their starting lineup. It's easy to defend Prince when he's a spot up shooter and nothing more when he doesn't have the ball.
A guy like Korver would do wonders for their offense. The Spurs have hit some more shots until late in the game tonight because they're not running around as much on defense as they did versus the Warriors. All that action got Green and the others more tired for their 3s plus every shot seemed bigger since they had trouble getting stops. Not so versus Memphis.
Pondexter needs to start over Prince in this series. Prince and Allen together doesn't work because the Spurs have 2 defensive bigs in Duncan and Splitter to disrupt the Memphis bigs and without much off ball action for a shooter, it's tough.
Memphis needs to make that switch + force Parker to be a scorer rather than a passer. I think those are the two big adjustments to give Memphis a shot of coming back.
Pops is following almost the exact same plan he had with the lakers. Expect alot more bonner minutes.
theignoramus
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he doesnt need to do the bulk of the scoring, 10-12 points a game is good enough. He isnt the key against MIA anyway, not on the offensive end, that's Tony Parker. His penetration opens up SA's three ball. Memphis aint doubling Duncan either, and theyve hit 24 threes in the last two games.
Black Mamba
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9/25 today, only 36%. 1st game was a franchise record so it is an anomaly. I bet today is more like what we'll see the rest of the series for the spurs (30-40% range).
Also, Memphis can't put Lebron on Parker. That's the trump card.
theignoramus
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Im tired of youre lack of respect for SA. You said they'd have trouble in the first round, FFS.
Black Mamba
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Yeah well, I was like the only one on OKC's bandwagon despite being down 2-0 last year, so I don't care if you think I don't respect 'em.
Not like I didn't say no one is beating Miami, regardless. And I've said throughout I'd be surprised to see Miami lose 2 games in a series so I'm not respecting anyone but Miami, then.
Besides, you mischaracterized my position. I specifically said Nash would have to be healthy and TP/Manu not.
Black Mamba
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Yeah, but Nash wasn't healthy which was my other condition. Then Blake got hurt too, lol.
I always said OKC was going to win last year. I remember you said it too, though.
I'm not confident in memphis like I was in OKC, though.
BTW, i think the grizz would be better off getting a package of something like dudley/frye for Ed davis & a pick or something, than going for a home run in Granger.
Both Frye and Dudley are catch'n'shoot guys, don't need to dribble first, which is what memphis really need.
Those are the two that come to mind i'm sure there's another pairing similar though.
I really don't think Korver fits this memphis team, his D is just no where near good enough to ever get consistent minutes. Not with their play style.
Both Frye and Dudley are catch'n'shoot guys, don't need to dribble first, which is what memphis really need.
Those are the two that come to mind i'm sure there's another pairing similar though.
I really don't think Korver fits this memphis team, his D is just no where near good enough to ever get consistent minutes. Not with their play style.
Yeah that would be dumb. The Grizzlies need a great off-the-ball shooter not a high-usage scoring SF.
Yeah, i'm not sure there is one really. You really want to try and keep the ball in Marc / Mike's hands as much as possible, even if others are taking shots. Granger... whilst a good shooter... after the last few seasons i think of him less as a spot up guy. Hence why i think a pieces deal for guys who are spot up shooters, would be better.
I mean if they could steal someone like wes matthews (6.8M) or ilyasova (7.9M) or something like that it'd be ideal. (if they could steal reddick an UFA, even better.)
Bam Bam Baklava
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You guys know the series isn't over yet? Talking like it's the offseason thread.
I think most of us have been saying this about the grizz for a while.
I think todays game showed that this is a live series, not a forgone conclusion at all.
And if Z-bo can get it going at all...
Bam Bam Baklava
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Is the irc channel active at all during the games? I haven't checked.
obijkenobi
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Z-bo did most of his damage when Duncan was sitting. Not that I don't think he can't tear us up the rest of the series though.....Duncan's interior defense this playoffs has been amazing.
Anyway, who do you guys think the long delay between game 2 and 3 helps the most? I'd think the Spurs since the team is older and Pop would have more time to make adjustments.
I don't think it really means anything because people say all the time "this layoff will help team X!" and then that team loses
Red Blaster
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worst espn personality ever
obijkenobi
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Damn
The Spurs held to the Grizzlies to 4-of-24 shooting (16.7%) inside 5 feet of the basket when Tim Duncan was on court in Game 2, compared to 9-of-14 shooting (64.3%) when Duncan was on the bench. The league average field goal percentage inside 5 feet this season was 59.4%.
The Spurs held to the Grizzlies to 4-of-24 shooting (16.7%) inside 5 feet of the basket when Tim Duncan was on court in Game 2, compared to 9-of-14 shooting (64.3%) when Duncan was on the bench. The league average field goal percentage inside 5 feet this season was 59.4%.
Old? Phil Jackson interview on TDS
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-may-21-2013/exclusive---phil-jackson-extended-interview
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-may-21-2013/exclusive---phil-jackson-extended-interview
I like this idea. Both Dudley and Frye would fit on this current Grizz team.
Gordon0Freeman
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He tweets some dumb shit pretty frequently
the truest words ever said.
Bam Bam Baklava
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I think we all laughed.
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Justin Timberlake
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Most important stat of the game.
I don't know why Hollins is touting a moral victory. They were dominated for 7 quarters straight, and tbh, they never really "figured anything out" in that 4th. We had Timmy back in for the overtime and it was lights out.
Of course, that can all change, and most likely will, with the way Zach's confidence has taken a u-turn, but I hope this also means they won't make any adjustments....cause I like our gameplan.
captmcblack
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devious.one
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The greatest jumpball of our time...
Zbo looks so damn awkward during that jump ball.
Dude really has no vert at all.
Justin Timberlake
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Great video detailing the Spurs' playbook
Its odd to hear so many people say the Spurs "keep it simple" or "play basic" when they run some of the most complex and involved sets in basketball...and a ton of it is original to them too. Pop invented half of this shit.
We run so many variations of zipper now. Tony creates a ton of havoc even without the ball...his stamina is incredible.
Its odd to hear so many people say the Spurs "keep it simple" or "play basic" when they run some of the most complex and involved sets in basketball...and a ton of it is original to them too. Pop invented half of this shit.
We run so many variations of zipper now. Tony creates a ton of havoc even without the ball...his stamina is incredible.
Syphon Filter
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Lets go!
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