Explain to me how the Spurs can beat OKC in a 7-game series.

Here we go with the whole "This happens every single year where someone count the Spurs out." argument.

Alright, I get it, they almost won last year. But I'm not talking about the Heat or the Finals, I'm talking the team they would have undoubtedly played in the 2013 WCF (just like in 2012) if Westbrook hadn't been injured: OKC.

The Spurs, over the course of the last two years, have not played well against the OKC. Yes, they had Harden in 2012, but since then OKC has beat them in several regular season games, sometimes by big margins.

But forget records. Let's just talk basketball. What is it about the Spurs that suggest that they would have beat OKC last year with healthy Westbrook? I don't understand this. And this year, OKC is younger, faster, with a top 2 player currently playing historically well, an improved Ibaka, a Westbrook who we have no reason to believe won't be completely back into the groove of things by the playoffs, and a bench playing very well and makes up for Harden's loss.

Forget everything else. How can the Spurs beat OKC in a 7 game series? I don't think they can. And because they can't, they are not contenders.

It doesn't matter for the spurs becuz okc won't even be able to make it past rirst round vs. Memphis... Real talk

I assume this is a response to the people saying you overlooked the Spurs as a contender?

Let's get one thing straight: the Spurs probably can't beat OKC...but does that mean the Spurs are no longer contenders?

What if OKC loses before the WCF?

If Perkins plays.

Scrubs get hot from 3.

[QUOTE=T_L_P]I assume this is a response to the people saying you overlooked the Spurs as a contender?

Let's get one thing straight: the Spurs probably can't beat OKC...but does that mean the Spurs are no longer contenders?

What if OKC loses before the WCF?[/QUOTE]

Same with Rockets. Either Dirk or Zbo/Gasol needs to do us a favor and get rid of OKC in the first round.

Dirk is Dirk. Zbo/Gasol should neuter Ibaka/Goatkins.

[QUOTE=noob cake]Same with Rockets. Either Dirk or Zbo/Gasol needs to do us a favor and get rid of OKC in the first round.

Dirk is Dirk. Zbo/Gasol should neuter Ibaka/Goatkins.[/QUOTE]
Dirk isnt that Dirk. And the Grizzlies shouldnt have fired Hollins.

I don't think the Spurs can beat OKC over 7. Someone else might be able to beat OKC though and open the door for San Antonio like last year.

who knows clips could knock OKC out first...

Step 1 - Be the Spurs.

Step 2 - Continue to next round

ahh yes ISH's annual let's downplay and ignore the Spurs as a playoff contender thread

they cant, unless leonard locks down durant

The Spurs were up 2-0 in the 2012 WCF against OKC and would have won if not for some questionable officiating. The Spurs team ball is perfect for defeating OKC assuming the refs are fair, which unfortunately is not the case.

In your other thread, you said the Rockets matter, and the Spurs don't.

Do you seriously believe that the Rockets have a better shot at OKC than a healthy Spurs team?

they do it by winning 4 games before OKC.

As long as the Spurs have Pop, they are [b][i]capable[/i][/b] of beating any team in a series.

fundamental and extremely well-coached basketball

If Parker outplays Westbrook and Leonard limits Durant then the Spurs have a chance. Spurs still have superior coach and the best big man in the series.

Because Gregg Popovich >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Scott Brooks

[COLOR="Magenta"]Spurs are gonne Lose to Gsw this time

mark my words[/COLOR]

[QUOTE=All Net]who knows clips could knock OKC out first...[/QUOTE]
And if they do that, who knows how far they could go, right?

I recognize that tiny glimmer of hope that maybe you'll get to see a parade in LA after all. :oldlol: :cheers:

[QUOTE=Milbuck]In your other thread, you said the Rockets matter, and the Spurs don't.

Do you seriously believe that the Rockets have a better shot at OKC than a healthy Spurs team?[/QUOTE]

The Rockets probably wouldn't even beat OKC even if Westbrook went down again.

If Westbrook gets injured.

[QUOTE=imdaman99]As long as the Spurs have Pop, they are [b][i]capable[/i][/b] of beating any team in a series.[/QUOTE]


Is Pop lacing 'em up?

[QUOTE=All Net]who knows clips could knock OKC out first...[/QUOTE]


I doubt it. Putting my money on OKC over Clippers.

I could actually see the Clippers beating OKC this year. Doc Rivers got these guys focused

Last year, The Spurs were able to shut down Curry, Zbo, and Lebron(for 3games).

Popovich's schemes defensively is that good, and i can assume he's having one for the Servant up his sleeves.

The problem now for the Spurs is getting healthy enough to execute it.

[QUOTE=leMVP]Last year, The Spurs were able to shut down Curry, Zbo, and Lebron(for 3games).

Popovich's schemes defensively is that good, and i can assume he's having one for the Servant up his sleeves.

The problem now for the Spurs is getting healthy enough to execute it.[/QUOTE]

All of those guys have weaknesses on offense that you can gameplan against. Durant doesn't. Hence Durant absolutely owning the Spurs in 2012 and then Popovich calling him the best player on the planet.

Sports are all about match-ups so everything depends on which team plays which first (brackets). I'd like to see SAS in the opposite bracket of 1. OKC 2. HOU. I don't give them much chance against OKC even without Westbrooke as Reggie Jackson just kills them and Ibaka seems to light up when they play each other. HOU also is a bad match-up for the Spurs. All the other West teams I'd favor SAS.

So I'd like to see:

1. OKC
2. SAS
3. POR
4. LAC
5. HOU
6. GSW
7. PHX
8. MEM

Then SAS would have a great shot if LAC reached WCF. IMO, Portland is still too inexperienced to beat SAS over a 7 game series even though Aldridge kills them.

Tim Duncan schooling the OKC front court
Manu & Parker playing well
3pt shooters making their shots

OKC ain't got a James Harden & there's no way Ibaka will go 11/11 against the Spurs in a game again. Spurs would be the underdogs but I see Westbrook not being 100%, which plays into San Antonio's hands.

[QUOTE=ImKobe]Tim Duncan schooling the OKC front court
Manu & Parker playing well
3pt shooters making their shots

OKC ain't got a James Harden & there's no way Ibaka will go 11/11 against the Spurs in a game again. Spurs would be the underdogs but I see Westbrook not being 100%, which plays into San Antonio's hands.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's my thought too. But the Spurs got to be healthy and they haven't been all season. I can see Westbrook not being 100% and Tony Parker would have his way, but I can also see Durant destroying the Spurs.