2013 Playoffs First Round -San Antonio Spurs (2) vs (7) Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[LamarOdom]

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[clayton]

Best series of the playoff. Glad to be part of this historical thread. Bookmarked. Saved in Documents. Thumbed up. Liked. Re-Tweeted. Buried in time capsule. Will tell story to grandchildren. Sent copy to the museum. Homepaged. Paid top 3 world class photographer to take picture. Surgically stored this into my brain. Emailed myself. Called every friends and strangers about it. Printed and autographed by Kobe Bryant.

[ripthekik]

:pimp:

[MMM]

LAKERS in 4
:sleeping

[Velocirap31]

Spurs will sweep. No one will be surprised outside of Laker fans.

[cotdt]

Prepare to spread your legs, Spurs!

[LamarOdom]

Lakers 4-2:pimp: :pimp:

[TylerOO]

The Lakers have the two best players in the series, Dwight and Blake, so I think they will win it

[Heavincent]

Would have been amazing to see Kobe and Duncan go at it in the playoffs one last time :(

[LamarOdom]

Would have been amazing to see Kobe and Duncan go at it in the playoffs one last time :(

We have Blakebe.

[chazzy]

I know the Spurs have been a great team all year, but for some reason they haven't looked that scary against the Lakers. They're 2-1 against the Lakers, but the Lakers held them to ~85 in two of the games and both of their losses were by one possession.. one without Pau and Dwight, and Sacre+Duhon playing 20+ minutes each :oldlol:

[The-Legend-24]

If only Godbe was playing, he always shits on the spurs. :cry:

[LamarOdom]

I know the Spurs have been a great team all year, but for some reason they haven't looked that scary against the Lakers. They're 2-1 against the Lakers, but the Lakers held them to ~85 in two of the games and both of their losses were by one possession.. one without Pau and Dwight, and Sacre+Duhon playing 20+ minutes each :oldlol:

Kinda how I feel, and if Howard can keep Parker away from driving we have a chance on winning this series.

[Fudge]

Lets Go Sours! Lets Go T-mac!

[TheBigVeto]

I hope the Spurs destroy the fakers. It's a travesty, having the fakers in the playoffs. Refs :facepalm:

[cotdt]

Howard and Gasol are going to take a big shit on the Spurs.

[Mr. Jabbar]

WhiteBlamba is destined for greater things, he will not rest until FMVP.

[NASH = BEST]

My boy Nash going to be doing BIG THANGS in this series!

Lakers and Nash win a 4 to 2 series.

Lakers size is going to be the deciding factor!

[VIntageNOvel]

WhiteBlamba is destined for greater things, he will not rest until FMVP.

this

The only question left is whether steve blake's FMVP will be counted as kobe's :bowdown:

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Honestly, I can see the Lakers taking San Antonio the full 7. For whatever reason, they matchup well.

[Big#50]

It'll be weird not seeing Kobe out there. I'm so used to seeing him out there killing us.
Spurs in 5. If they go back to playing like earlier in the season. Howard and Gasol are back. But they have nobody after that. If MDA and Kobe played to the strength of their roster they would be playing as the number one team in the west. Duncan will play his ass out. What a tough matchup for him. Splitter played Gasol really well in their last meeting. Pop needs to stay the **** away from a Blair and Bonner line up. Maybe get Baynes in there for some hard fouls on Howard. We know there's gonna be plenty of intentional fouls on Howard. Hopefully its Baynes banging him hard. Nothing dirty of course.
Parker has been coasting. He better play well against Blake. Spurs shooters are gonna have to hit their threes. There will be plenty of chances. Lakers will pack the paint to stop Parker. It all falls on how well Parker plays.
Best series I could hope for. Good Luck diehard Lakers fans. Sorry you guys won't see the second round. LoL nah but for real let's go Spurs.

[LAKERSRETHEBEST]

Spurs have their work cut out for them especially with Howard, Gasol, Blake, Jamison & Meeks.

[The-Legend-24]

Why isn't this game thread stickied? but Pacers vs Hawks is?

:hammerhead:

[LamarOdom]

Why isn't this game thread stickied? but Pacers vs Hawks is?

:hammerhead:
easy my friend in time the glorious Blake will get this thread stickied

[BoutPractice]

The Spurs have been going downhill recently, while the Lakers look like they have momentum and things might suddenly click for them, but they have been so incredibly bad for most of the season (it was almost insulting for a team with so much talent) that I would really, really be surprised if they took this one. They seem totally unprepared for the playoffs, particularly defensively.

[longtime lurker]

The SPurs just signed T-mac. Congratulations to the Lakers on making the 2nd round!

[Just2McFly]

Sucks that T-Mac won't get out of the first round.

[WeGetRing2012]

Jordan Hill will be back too :applause: :rockon:

[rs98762001]

Spurs should win this in 6.

BUT undeniable that the Lakers have the momentum. And the Spurs have had numerous post-season failings in recent history.

It's going to be an interesting series. Expect the Spurs to win, but wouldn't at all be surprised if LA comes up with the Kobe-less shocker.

[Crafty]

Spurs in 6

[imnew09]

I miss Kobe :cry: :cry:

[JM720]

We have Blakebe.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIHdy08CMAA20at.jpg:large

[lbj4kb8]

I hope the Spurs destroy the fakers. It's a travesty, having the fakers in the playoffs. Refs :facepalm:

You like salty peanuts or unsalted peanuts?

[Shepseskaf]

Its Pop vs. Pringles. Which is better?

[Xover]

once you pop you can't stop

[madmax]

Spurs in a sweep, or 5 games at most:confusedshrug:
Plenty of Fakers bandwagoning stans gonna be very dissapointed me thinks

[Kiddlovesnets]

If the Spurs did not sign that loser Tracey Mcgrady, Id say Spurs in 4. Now looks like Lakers in 6 to me.

[NumberSix]

Lakers in 6

[knicksman]

looks like the curse is true. spurs eventually got lakers when they signed tmac

[SAKOTXA]

Lakers in 4.

[KOBE143]

Lakers in 4 :rockon:

[theBIGjabroni]

howard about to go shaq mode on these foolios with nash plotting his 07 revenge. tmac will help in this series, jusy wont help the spurrs

[White Mamba]

CoachBe is unstoppable, lakers in 6.

[stickfigure87]

lakers win game 7 on the road.

[AirFederer]

Lakers in 7.

[lucky001]

Pringles record vs Pops is 4-12. He could have prime Jordan and Wilt on his team and still manage to lose.

[SpurrDurr]

Spurs in 5. I can't see the Lakers snatching even one in San Antonio. SA is by far the better team with the best coach aviable.
I'm really curious to see TP matching up against Blake/Nash.

[deja vu]

My Prediction: 4-1 Spurs

[Crafty]

Spurs in 5. I can't see the Lakers snatching even one in San Antonio. SA is by far the better team with the best coach aviable.
I'm really curious to see TP matching up against Blake/Nash.
Will Manu play?

[Sarcastic]

Skip Bayless just gave the Lakers the kiss of death.

He said Lakers in 6.

[rmt]

Check out bballbreakdown video on LAL-SAS last game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkG0uGk3rGE

[Ken_Masters]

This series will go 5 games, maybe 6 games max, in favor of San Antonio.

[To4]

Lakers have the momentum, hope it still continues in the playoffs, it will be a fun series i should say,, my gut instinct say SAS will win 4-2

but maybe im wrong, but either way, it will be a very interesting series.

[HardwoodLegend]

If the Spurs lose, I hope the camera focuses in on T-Mac's face for his reaction as the last game clock expires.

[chosen_one6]

Spurs in 5.

Would have been better if Kobe weren't injured to see him lose on the court but whatever.

[Rysio]

coachbe vs popovich. 2 best coaches in the league battling for the #1 spot. :applause:

[DMAVS41]

Really think the Lakers would have won in 6 with Kobe. Just a perfect match-up for the Lakers if healthy.

Now, I like the Spurs in 5, but would not be shocked to see it go 7....and the Lakers definitely have a fighting chance.

Although Blake has played nicely, the Lakers will really need Nash for a playoff series...and his defensive struggles won't matter nearly as much with Howard and Gasol looking great....and the fact that pringles will play the twin towers probably 42 plus minutes a game each.

Nash back and playing well and this series is going to be so close. No Nash...just don't see how the Lakers do it.

[9512]

With Kobe out, I hope they win it all then watch Kobe's reaction that he knows he had nothing to do with the Lakers' postseason success.

Pau gets FMVP.

Dwight shows he can play up to his potential.

Steve Blake shows he was held back by Kobe all along.

Will Kobe be on suicide watch? Will MJ grin with a watermelon smile?

Will Kobe stans be on suicide watch?

[AlphaWolf24]

I'm telling y'all!!..

Lakers will beat the Spurs.....Lakers are playing inpired/players finally get to touch the ball....( j/k)

Lakers will beat the Spurs.....( they may get beat in the 2nd round)....but they definatley get past SA...


Lakers in 5 ...I guarantee it......any avy bets?...I'm down.

[SwayDizzle]

Lakers will win this series, either 4-2 or 4-3. Note: Gasol developed a complex playing alongside Kobe, we all know why. It's refreshing to finally see him beasting. Course I wish da Lawd had not gone down with an injury, but I'm very curious to see this Laker team go to battle.

[LikeABosh]

I'm telling y'all!!..

Lakers will beat the Spurs.....Lakers are playing inpired/players finally get to touch the ball....( j/k)

Lakers will beat the Spurs.....( they may get beat in the 2nd round)....but they definatley get past SA...


Lakers in 5 ...I guarantee it......any avy bets?...I'm down.
Spurs in 4 or 5

[Nick Young]

THIS IS OUR DREAM FIRST ROUND MATCHUP! WE own the spurs this year.

#countoncoachbe
#popisshook

[Ballin095]

Wtf at all you laker stand saying Lakers are going to win. Lmao, the Lakers will be lucky to win 1 game

[Nick Young]

Wtf at all you laker stand saying Lakers are going to win. Lmao, the Lakers will be lucky to win 1 game
LMAO we just kicked the Spurs ass, Popovich is scared of Lakers after how many times we booted his team out of the playoffs.

World Champion Pau Gasol just had a triple double, Pop is scurred, all the pressure is on the spurs, will it be the 3rd underachieving first round exit in a row?

[LikeABosh]

LMAO we just kicked the Spurs ass, Popovich is scared of Lakers after how many times we booted his team out of the playoffs.

World Champion Pau Gasol just had a triple double, Pop is scurred, all the pressure is on the spurs, will it be the 3rd underachieving first round exit in a row?
Spurs where in the WCF last season you dim wit

[Nick Young]

Don't forget that the spurs have second round virgin tracy mcgrady on the roster. Everything is going against them, lakers have nothing to lose+NASH WANTS VENGAENCE VS THE SPURS

http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/tracy_mcgrady_second_round_virgin.jpg
http://thefeed.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/07/nash.jpg

[All Net]

I have more hope than I would of done vs OKC...lets see what happens.

need to feed Pau/Dwight and hope Blake gets hot from three to spread the floor.

[imnew09]

Lakers in 6.

[nosfan773]

Anyone else notice the close resemblance of Steve Blake to Maynard James Keenan of Tool?

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/images/photos/000/983/314/83151087_crop_650x440.jpg

http://dustysaid.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/maynard.jpg

[irriducibili]

Spurs in 4

[pegasus]

Why did Kobe have to get injured?:banghead: The Lakers would have been in an excellent position to make it to the WCF with him. They don't have to play OKC, LAC, or MEM until then. Who wouldn't have liked the Lakers' chances to come out of their 4-team group with SAS, DEN, and GSW?

They still have a chance, but it's very slim. I say SAS in 5. LAL have the tools to keep the games close but there's no real finisher with Kobe out and Nash old and injured.

[retaxis]

spurs in 6. Tmac comes alive and destroys the lakers for redemption and goes to finals before Wade and Lebron shows him the ways of the champion.

[iggy>]

spurs in 5

[Clutch]

I actually think the Lakers have a legit shot at upsetting the Spurs.
Hoping for a great series.

[takai]

With GAWDeve Blake leading the way, I'm confident the Lakers can pull this one out.

Lakers in 6.

[TMT]

Last time we met the Lakers in the playoffs this no call essentially handed the the series to them. :oldlol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWiw60NusOY

[nosfan773]

Last time we met the Lakers in the playoffs this no call essentially handed the the series to them. :oldlol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWiw60NusOY

Damn I forgot all about that.

I would be interested to see Vegas' take on the betting line for whichever game(s) Joey Crawford is set to ref. If I wasn't such a Spurs fan I'd take the Laker in every one of those, any Spurs opponent for that matter. I mean how do you explain a no call like that? Its not even close to a judgement call.

[TMT]

The league really wanted a Lakers-Celtics Finals I guess. :confusedshrug:

All this talk about the Lakers having the best chance of getting an upset, I'd say the Rockets have a better shot at taking out OKC.

[Shade8780]

Spurs in 5

[PickernRoller]

Lakers in 6. Against all the Odds - we are making it. :pimp:

[King Boozer]

In on this thread!!!

Hopefully Pau and Dwight can outmatch the great Tim Duncan.

[Magic 32]

Last time we met the Lakers in the playoffs this no call essentially handed the the series to them. :oldlol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWiw60NusOY

Only would have sent the game in to overtime. Thats a pretty desperate asterisk. Kobe just took the Spurs soul in that series.

[The-Legend-24]

Lakers with Kobe = Lakers in 4.

Lakers without Kobe = Lakers in 6.

:cheers:

[All Net]

If we are going to force the upset..game 1 is a must to have.

[bigkingsfan]

Bring out the brooms.

[selrahc]

Lakers in 4 bitches

[IGotACoolStory]

The start of the McGrady era in San Antonio.

He will lead the Spurs to a championship, Duncan and Pop retire, Parker is traded for a young prospect, and the Spurs build another 10 year dynasty on the very strong back of Tracy McGrady.

[Droid101]

The league really wanted a Lakers-Celtics Finals I guess. :confusedshrug:

All this talk about the Lakers having the best chance of getting an upset, I'd say the Rockets have a better shot at taking out OKC.
Please. Lakers would have won the series regardless of that call.

Stay mad though.

[vinsane01]

Spurs are playing like sht as of late. Their success depends on Parker and Manu's health. With much emphasis on parker. The spurs have limited offensive options and they had that reliable source in tony. They need parker to average at least 20 pts a game in the playoffs for them to become a top contender. Manu's experience, leadership and court presence is enough to make a difference, he doesnt necessarily need to score much.

[bukowski81]

Spurs are playing like sht as of late. Their success depends on Parker and Manu's health. With much emphasis on parker. The spurs have limited offensive options and they had that reliable source in tony. They need parker to average at least 20 pts a game in the playoffs for them to become a top contender. Manu's experience, leadership and court presence is enough to make a difference, he doesnt necessarily need to score much.

They do have been playing really bad as of late, I hope its because they stopped caring about the regular season and focused on being healthy in the playoffs. I think everyone except for Diaw will be ready for game 1.

[WeGetRing2012]

Last time we met the Lakers in the playoffs this no call essentially handed the the series to them. :oldlol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWiw60NusOY

Handed us the series????

You guys were down 2-1 and that shot wasn't in the act of shooting. Were we even out of fouls on that play?

[demons2005]

im a little torn on this one i'd love for the lakers to win and ive never been a fan of Duncan and his fake good guy image. On the other hand if the lakers win people will say so much stupid **** about Kobe while forgetting he's the only reason they made the playoffs and were in a place to even play this series, sacrficing himself for the team by playing tons of minutes and dominating post all-star break.

[Indian guy]

All depends on Nash's heath. If he returns and is above 75%, LA have a definite shot. Without him, they're rendered with spot-up shooters as their major creators off the dribble, and that's just not going to work, no matter how good Howard and Gasol manage to be.

[UtahJazzFan88]

Spurs in 6 or 7 I think. This Spurs team has looked like shit, however I think they'll still get it done.

[loganwadams]

im a little torn on this one i'd love for the lakers to win and ive never been a fan of Duncan and his fake good guy image. On the other hand if the lakers win people will say so much stupid **** about Kobe while forgetting he's the only reason they made the playoffs and were in a place to even play this series, sacrficing himself for the team by playing tons of minutes and dominating post all-star break.

In all honesty, the Lakers should amnesty Kobe. It's time for them to build up for the future. I wouldn't even say they are in the playoffs because of Kobe. The unit the last couple games WITHOUT Kobe is why they are in the playoffs. Those games were the most important ones of the entire season.

[Levz]

Spurs will win 4-2. But Lakers could have a chance if Nash is fit enough to play.

[nashwade]

if Nash is going out, he should go out beating the Spurs

[LakersForlife]

La 4-2

[Fox]

Spurs in 5

[2006suns]

Best series of the playoff. Glad to be part of this historical thread. Bookmarked. Saved in Documents. Thumbed up. Liked. Re-Tweeted. Buried in time capsule. Will tell story to grandchildren. Sent copy to the museum. Homepaged. Paid top 3 world class photographer to take picture. Surgically stored this into my brain. Emailed myself. Called every friends and strangers about it. Printed and autographed by Kobe Bryant.

in my opinion, this is NOT the best series in the playoffs. this is the most intriguing matchup of the first round though. there hasn't been a matchup this juicy in round 1 since golden state - dallas in 2007.

[2006suns]

if the lakers do win it all this year, they should thank kobe for keeping the team fresh. all those months when he took all those shots and held the ball for all his teammates kept them all fresh and ready to go for the postseason. either way, this postseason is looking to being one of the most memorable ever. let's all sit back and enjoy the ride!

[kurple]

Lets go LA!!!!!!!!

I want HCA in the 2nd round as well

[2006suns]

LMAO we just kicked the Spurs ass, Popovich is scared of Lakers after how many times we booted his team out of the playoffs.

World Champion Pau Gasol just had a triple double, Pop is scurred, all the pressure is on the spurs, will it be the 3rd underachieving first round exit in a row?

they swept utah and the clippers in the first 2 rounds last year. how does that qualify as 'the 3rd underachieving first round exit in a row'?

[The Choken One]

Really want the Lakers to win but I just can't see them stopping such a well disciplined offense. I hope they prove me wrong...

[All Net]

Dwight is going to need like a 27 and 12 series here.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

I really want to see Nash play. Everybody knows it'd make for a great series.

[PickernRoller]

Dwight is going to need like a 27 and 12 series here.

We shouldn't expect less from our future to be franchise player. Time has come to step it up.

[SoCalLakersFan1]

Lakers in 6 or 7 depending on Nash's health. We might win in 5 if Parker chokes again.

[willds09]

game 1, I have tha spurs winning

[LamarOdom]

op updated

[bukowski81]

op updated

Awesome joke dude!!! :facepalm :facepalm

[CanYouDigIt]

Can this game start already, these games on ESPN are boring me. :sleeping

[takai]

Nash says he's expected to play, but I'd rather see the Blake Mamba out there instead. He's just been more impressive in my eyes.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Nash says he's expected to play, but I'd rather see the Blake Mamba out there instead. He's just been more impressive in my eyes.

nash will create for easy baskets....with kobe out Blake can play 2...guard parker...while nash tries to guard green

[RoundMoundOfReb]

dwight and mwp were at the canelo-trout fight saturday

http://www.esnewsreporting.com/lakers-stars-talks-canelo-win-over-trout/

[Shepseskaf]

Most anticipated game of the year!

[Booz Vivic]

dwight and mwp were at the canelo-trout fight saturday

http://www.esnewsreporting.com/lakers-stars-talks-canelo-win-over-trout/

what are they thinking :facepalm they should be practicing for the NBA game not at some boxing fight :facepalm

[Nick Young]

Lakers vs Spurs aka the massacre as old as time itself:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

Even without Gawdbe we got this on lock

[Clutch]

CoachBe should take over and lead them to the championship. Then he should get two rings,one for a player and one for a coach.

:bowdown:

[BuffaloBill]

Let's go Kawhi. Give me some nasty



http://24.media.tumblr.com/1b1e6a8804adc42e103c1dc9b1b7ebb0/tumblr_mkk2xcRHoP1s3gys4o1_400.gif

[BuffaloBill]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/2da5fe5ff025c15b49cc016d88f7951f/tumblr_mipt0uYg0Z1s3gys4o1_1280.jpg

[BuffaloBill]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/30c348c9514a7732b88d633b9a336f62/tumblr_miuo3i1PhS1s3gys4o1_r2_500.jpg

http://24.media.tumblr.com/0f30a1c8860bc496cea839fd4e243cd9/tumblr_miuo3i1PhS1s3gys4o2_r1_500.gif

[SCdac]

Let's go Kawhi. Give me some nasty



http://24.media.tumblr.com/1b1e6a8804adc42e103c1dc9b1b7ebb0/tumblr_mkk2xcRHoP1s3gys4o1_400.gif

:rockon:

[chazzy]

So glad Nash is playing.. hopefully he can move well

[BuffaloBill]

I don't really care about the pacers hawks game. This is the first game of the day for me.

[Crafty]

So, is Manu playing?

[SCdac]

Spurs vs. the Refs

some pretty blatant fouls on Parker already (not being called)

Spurs got this though. Too much talent for a Kobe-less Lakers.

edit: my bad, just saw the game thread

[PickernRoller]

Dwight with the stupid @ss elbow - kinda a flop. Cmon refs, and Dwight, this ain't the regular season anymore.

Play-making is needed badly.

[Velocirap31]

Lakers need some Nash magic.

[PickernRoller]

Spurs vs. the Refs

some pretty blatant fouls on Parker already (not being called)

Spurs got this though. Too much talent for a Kobe-less Lakers.

edit: my bad, just saw the game thread

Since when are touch fouls called on Parker or in the playoffs in general? Lol stop crying.

[PickernRoller]

This Spurs team got nothing on us. NOTHING.

Even with Kobe out. :pimp: :pimp:

Doesn't matter if we lose - Spurs won't go far.

[theBIGjabroni]

dwight :applause:

[HoopsFanNumero1]

Last time we met the Lakers in the playoffs this no call essentially handed the the series to them. :oldlol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWiw60NusOY

Nice try but, unfortunately for you, I remember that game. Lakers had a 14 point lead in the first quarter. I'm not a Lakers fan but the only reason that game was close was because the refs brought the Spurs back from the deficit in the first half. Otherwise they would have gotten blown out. I remember before the second quarter, Phil Jackson was asked what brought the Spurs back so close, and Phil Jackson replied "The guys with the whistles"

[NBASTATMAN]

Lakers going to have problems with Meeks also injured.. So now they have both Meeks and Nash playing hurt and no Kobe in the backcourt.. :wtf:

[Deuce Bigalow]

Lakers couldn't even win when the Spurs shot 37.6% today. Spurs are not going to shoot that bad again so if the Lakers couldn't win that game then how will they win one when the Spurs play better? Spurs in 4 or 5.

[Artillery]

Spurs vs. the Refs

some pretty blatant fouls on Parker already (not being called)

Spurs got this though. Too much talent for a Kobe-less Lakers.

edit: my bad, just saw the game thread

Yup. Even with the refs, even with SA shooting 36%, Lakers still lose by double digits. What a garbage team. Probably the worst team in the playoffs.

[Pearleojam]

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2013/04/21/0041200151-lal-sas-recap.nba

:banana: