Heat/Spurs NBA finals.

[ConanRulesNBC]

I hope this happens this season. I wanted it to happen last season but the Spurs disappeared against the Thunder in the WCF. I don't see that happening this season. Duncan is playing great, Parker was playing great before the ankle injury, the young guys on the Spurs have stepped up. I really think and hope we get a Spurs/Heat finals and I want the Spurs to win and Duncan to get his 5th title. It's crazy. I used to despise the Spurs. I found them incredibly boring. But this team the past 2 seasons is the complete opposite of boring. They've completely changed the way they've played and it's so fun to watch. Parker is very exciting to watch. It's amazing what Duncan is able to do at this stage of his career. The guy is playing like he's 30 years old again.

[willds09]

Knicks/spurs NBA finals

[Blingster]

Knicks/NUGGETS NBA finals

A guy can dream, right?

[raprap]

Knicks/spurs NBA finals
:lol

[willds09]

A guy can dream, right?
I don't think u want that beef:lol

[IGotACoolStory]

Spurs would win too.

Except the Spurs won't get past the Thunder.

And the Thunder aren't beating the Heat. So blame OKC after the Heat repeat this year.

[ProfessorMurder]

Spurs would win too.

Except the Spurs won't get past the Thunder.

And the Thunder aren't beating the Heat. So blame OKC after the Heat repeat this year.

Thunder aren't beating the Spurs without Harden.

[Kingwillball]

Spurs would win too.

Except the Spurs won't get past the Thunder.

And the Thunder aren't beating the Heat. So blame OKC after the Heat repeat this year.


IT would be reversed when a young Lebron PLayed Duncan early in his career a Duncan and Company were in their Prime Easily Beating the Cavs. This time The Heat would do same to Spurs.

[Sarcastic]

When's the last time both #1 seeds went to the Finals, and how often does it happen?

[ConanRulesNBC]

I think the Spurs could take the Heat in a 7 game series. The Spurs are too deep and better up front than the Heat.

[PJR]

Heat in 5. The Heat are just as well coached, but with better overall talent.

[jimmy77x]

Heat in 5. The Heat are just as well coached, but with better overall talent.


:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[PJR]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

You can facepalm all you want, it's the truth.

[Fudge]

Heat in 5. The Heat are just as well coached, but with better overall talent.
:roll:

[PJR]

:roll:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYxBYjSy_PI/UDBdUKktD3I/AAAAAAAAH9s/y8IM8-hNr24/s320/erik+spoesltra+getty+081912.jpg

[MetsPackers]

I think the Spurs could take the Heat in a 7 game series. The Spurs are too deep and better up front than the Heat.

Honestly I could see that happening too and for the same reasons. The Spurs just know how to outlast a team in a 7 game series and I don't think it would be Miami choking as much as it would just be the more experienced and polished Spurs ultimately coming away with it.

I just don't think the Spurs will reach the finals

[mateoboz]

When's the last time both #1 seeds went to the Finals, and how often does it happen?

Last time was 2008 when the Celtics beat the Lakers.

All time, it has happened 26 times.

2008 Celtics def. Lakers
2000 Lakers def. Pacers
1998 Bulls def. Jazz
1997 Bulls def. Jazz
1996 Bulls def. Sonics
1992 Bulls def. Trail Blazers
1989 Pistons def. Lakers
1987 Lakers def. Celtics
1985 Lakers def. Celtics
1984 Celtics def. Lakers
1983 76ers def. Lakers
1979 Sonics def. Bullets
1974 Celtics def. Bucks
1967 76ers def. Warriors
1965 Celtics def. Lakers
1964 Celtics def. Warriors
1963 Celtics def. Lakers
1962 Celtics def. Lakers
1961 Celtics def. Hawks
1960 Celtics def. Hawks
1958 Hawks def. Celtics
1957 Celtics def. Hawks
1956 76ers def. Pistons
1955 Nationals def. Pistons
1954 Lakers def. Nationals
1953 Lakers def. Knicks

[Kingwillball]

Honestly I could see that happening too and for the same reasons. The Spurs just know how to outlast a team in a 7 game series and I don't think it would be Miami choking as much as it would just be the more experienced and polished Spurs ultimately coming away with it.

I just don't think the Spurs will reach the finals

Get a clue know body is BEating Mia i in a series they are like the 3 peat Lakers or the Bulls of OLd.. in a class of their own.

[Patrick Chewing]

You can facepalm all you want, it's the truth.


Well coached huh? Pops is a 1000x the coach Spo is. You take away the Big 3 from Spoelstra and he turns into Mike Dunlap.

[jimmy77x]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYxBYjSy_PI/UDBdUKktD3I/AAAAAAAAH9s/y8IM8-hNr24/s320/erik+spoesltra+getty+081912.jpg

:sleeping :sleeping Wake me up when spoelstra has 4 rings.

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[wally_world]

Thunders/Pacers yo

[b0bab0i]

Heat in 5. The Heat are just as well coached, but with better overall talent.
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[onhcetum]

How could you find the Spurs boring? Even in their defensive days, they often ran up and down and played games in the 120's with the Suns, Mavericks, and Warriors. I'm sorry you don't know anything about basketball.

In any case, Manu and Parker are two of the most exciting players in the past 10 years. Manu with his passes... dunks... circus shots/layups... defensive prowess.. And Parker will his ability to get into the paint and finish over bigger defenders. And if you can't appreciate good defense and fundamental basketball...

[PJR]

Well coached huh? Pops is a 1000x the coach Spo is. You take away the Big 3 from Spoelstra and he turns into Mike Dunlap.

Let's be honest, you really don't know shit about basketball.

[Graviton]

Let's be honest, you really don't know shit about basketball.
Cmon man, Spo is underrated but not way is he in Pop's league. That's just a fact. What Pop is doing with bunch of old stars and no name role players is amazing, Spo has his defense, but the offense basically relies on Lebron more than anything.

You give Pop Lebron, Wade, Bosh, Ray Allen, Battier and he will turn that into a dynasty.

[PJR]

You give Pop Lebron, Wade, Bosh, Ray Allen, Battier and he will turn that into a dynasty.

Spo has that very team looking quite dynasty-esque himself. Not to mention a 27 game winning streak, which is quite the coaching feat.

[Graviton]

Spo has that very team looking quite dynasty-esque himself. Not to mention a 27 game winning streak, which is quite the coaching feat.
He also had them looking very anti-dynasty-esque in 2011 Finals. :oldlol:

Spo has come a long way, but lets not act as if he had any other superstar instead of Lebron he could pull this off. James gives him the luxury of having a PG, Swingman and Power Forward on the court at the same time, who plays on both ends and covers up lot of holes.

[coin24]

Would love to see Spurs vs Heat:cheers: I think the Spurs would take it also, plus I dont see OKC beating them this year without Harden..

Would be happy to see Heat vs Spurs/Grizz/Nuggets/Clippers...
OKC would get raped and Lakers will be lucky to even make the 8 seed unfortunately:facepalm

Im still hoping the Knicks make it out the east though!:rockon:

[Artillery]

When's the last time both #1 seeds went to the Finals, and how often does it happen?

It doesn't happen often because of the Conference Finals. I read somewhere that teams with homecourt only win the conference finals 50% of the time.

[Greg Oden 50]

Spo has that very team looking quite dynasty-esque himself. Not to mention a 27 game winning streak, which is quite the coaching feat.

LOL HEAT STANS
YOU ACT LIKE SPO IS BETTER COACH THAN PHIL JACKSON :roll:

[Greg Oden 50]

Cmon man, Spo is underrated but not way is he in Pop's league. That's just a fact. What Pop is doing with bunch of old stars and no name role players is amazing, Spo has his defense, but the offense basically relies on Lebron more than anything.

You give Pop Lebron, Wade, Bosh, Ray Allen, Battier and he will turn that into a dynasty.

SPO DONE NOTHING ON 27 WINNING STREAK............ACTUALLY :no:

[All Net]

Heat 5 or 6... Likely 6...

[Nero Tulip]

Spurs would win too.

Except the Spurs won't get past the Thunder.

And the Thunder aren't beating the Heat. So blame OKC after the Heat repeat this year.

I just don't see OKC beating SA this year, no matter how much bullshit reffing is involved. They got significantly worse, and SA is better.

[BlackVVaves]

Heat in 5. The Heat are just as well coached, but with better overall talent.

:roll:

Spo's pep talks = Pop's +10 years resume of offensive innovation and defensive prowess.

Right?

:oldlol:

[miles berg]

Lol at the Heats bus driving wannabe coach being near Pops level.

Spo isn't even a real coach lol.

[AT9]

I think this is the most probable matchup. Don't see OKC beating SA in a 7 game series this year unless the refs intervene.

Spurs will give the Heat their biggest fight, but I think LeBron and company will just be too much....LeBron gets his revenge in 6.

[Greg Oden 50]

Heat 5 or 6... Likely 6...

can lebron stop duncan :roll:

[willds09]

I seriously dont think heat are going to tha finals anyway:rolleyes:

[lebeast666]

I seriously dont think heat are going to tha finals anyway:rolleyes:


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[nashwade]

after the way Spurs lost in the playoffs over the last few years, I have less faith in Pops.

remember the sweep by Suns?

[willds09]

http://i49.tinypic.com/w98txy.jpg
Yea itz true:no:

[Budadiiii]

Spurs in seven IF fully healthy.

Spurs are the only team I see beating the Heat in a seven game series.

[willds09]

Spurs in seven IF fully healthy.

Spurs are the only team I see beating the Heat in a seven game series.
:roll:

[Nero Tulip]

I seriously dont think heat are going to tha finals anyway:rolleyes:

...who the hell is going to beat them? Milwaukee, Brooklyn or the Knicks? :lol

[willds09]

...who the hell is going to beat them? Milwaukee, Brooklyn or the Knicks? :lol
U should know that answer :D

[PJR]

Spo's pep talks = Pop's +10 years resume of offensive innovation and defensive prowess.



Make no mistake, I'm not insinuating that Spoestra has the coaching clout that Pop has to date. All I'm saying is his team is going to be just as well prepared.


Lol at the Heats bus driving wannabe coach being near Pops level.

Spo isn't even a real coach lol.

How can you even engage an any rational discussion when some of you dudes actually believe this? :oldlol:

Spoelstra isn't a real coach? Really? What is he then? Enlighten me.

Couldn't identify good coaching if it hit you right in the face.

[willds09]

Make no mistake, I'm not insinuating that Spoestra has the coaching clout that Pop has to date. All I'm saying is his team is going to be just as well prepared.



How can you even engage an any rational discussion when some of you dudes actually believe this? :oldlol:

Spoelstra isn't a real coach? Really? What is he then? Enlighten me.

Couldn't identify good coaching if it hit you right in the face.
If spoelstra was a good coach tha heat would have a better record than tha 96 bulls:rolleyes:

[All Net]

Miami would need to be playing like they have blindfolds on to lose to anybody in the east..

[willds09]

Miami would need to be playing like they have blindfolds on to lose to anybody in the east..
Yea keep thinking dat shit:rolleyes:

[TheMan]

That guy saying Spo=Pop is outta his fvcking mind. I believe the Spurs have a legit shot at beating Miami but if I'm betting, gimme the Heat in 6.

[DaSeba5]

Pop is clearly the best coach in the NBA, but stop acting like Spo is a scrub coach being carried by stars. He's a very good coach that has come a long way, has a defensive philosophy, and has helped create a very efficient offense. He's managed to help everyone control their egos and play as a team, which is one of the biggest reasons they are the best team in the league.

We can talk matchups, but obviously the guy saying Spo is better than Pop is trolling.

[PJR]

Not once did I say Spoelstra was a better or equal coach than Popovich.

Reading is fundamental. I said his team would be just as well prepared. And that's just a fact.

Spoelstra is a fantastic coach who has maximized the talent on his roster. Period.

[Lebron23]

Just bring it. I always want to see Miami beat the Spurs in the playoffs. The Heat are 5-1 againts the Spurs since the formation of the Big Three.

[3peated]

lakers heat or bust

[Kingwillball]

If spoelstra was a good coach tha heat would have a better record than tha 96 bulls:rolleyes:


U make no sense so your saying Heat are an all time talented team but the Knicks are still going to beat them.

[Lebron23]

U make no sense so your saying Heat are an all time talented team but the Knicks are still going to beat them.


Just ignore him. That guy is mentally retarded.

[TheMan]

Not once did I say Spoelstra was a better or equal coach than Popovich.

Reading is fundamental. I said his team would be just as well prepared. And that's just a fact.

Spoelstra is a fantastic coach who has maximized the talent on his roster. Period.
Just outta curiousity, gimme your top 5 current NBA coaches, no particular order...

[PJR]

I just can't name 5. They are a lot of very good coaches. And depending on the roster, they can all have sucsess.

No particular order

Popovich
Thibodeau
Spoelstra
Carlisle
Rivers
Karl
Aldeman

And if either of the Van Gundy brothers resurface, you can lump them right in that group.

[TheMan]

I just can't name 5. They are a lot of very good coaches. And depending on the roster, they can all have sucsess.

No particular order

Popovich
Thibodeau
Spoelstra
Carlisle
Rivers
Karl
Aldeman

And if either of the Van Gundy brothers resurface, you can lump them right in that group.
Solid list. Don't get me wrong, I never said Spo was horrible, he deserves credit and he can't be a bad coach if Riley believes in him.

[tazb]

LeBron gets his revenge from '07.:rockon:

[Flush]

Spurs disappeared in WCF? No, just refs helped the OKC to win if anyone watched the series will agree.

[DuMa]

no ginobili will make a big difference.

[bukowski81]

no ginobili will make a big difference.

What?? Is the injury that bad?? I tought he was only going to miss 2 or 3 games.

[IGOTGAME]

Miami would need to be playing like they have blindfolds on to lose to anybody in the east..
This

[Greg Oden 50]

Just ignore him. That guy is mentally retarded.

poor lebron stans :lol

[willds09]

LeBron gets his revenge from '07.:rockon:
Knicks, camby, Thomas get their revenge from 99,:applause:

[willds09]

U make no sense so your saying Heat are an all time talented team but the Knicks are still going to beat them.
Yes we have a chance :applause:

[willds09]

Just ignore him. That guy is mentally retarded.
Im retarded cuz I think tha knicks can beat tha heat ass in tha ecf especially since they lead season series 2-1??:wtf:

[Greg Oden 50]

LeBron gets his revenge from '07.:rockon:
who CAN STOP DUNCAN :roll:

[Graviton]

Im retarded cuz I think tha knicks can beat tha heat ass in tha ecf especially since they lead season series 2-1??:wtf:
Bulls are 3-0 vs Knicks this season, Knicks won't get to ECF if they face Bulls fool.

[ILLsmak]

Make no mistake, I'm not insinuating that Spoestra has the coaching clout that Pop has to date. All I'm saying is his team is going to be just as well prepared.



How can you even engage an any rational discussion when some of you dudes actually believe this? :oldlol:

Spoelstra isn't a real coach? Really? What is he then? Enlighten me.

Couldn't identify good coaching if it hit you right in the face.

Nah, I see what they mean. They mean that if somehow the Big 3 broke up and Spo was a free agent coach, he probably wouldn't be getting big offers. Nobody would be saying oh shit we got SPO, it's on now.

Where as, with someone like Pop it would.

-Smak

[Greg Oden 50]

If Stern (refs ) didn't runs the Game,there's no way Spurs can't beat OKC & Heat :rockon:

[Lebron23]

Miami in 4. It won't happen because the Grizzlies and Thunder will beat them again in the playoffs.

[willds09]

Spurs are hopeless:facepalm