2016 NBA Playoffs Thread

[bounce]

Uhh Ohhhh....

And that's why we play the games....

OKC channeling their inner clippers...

OKC's bigs are killing SA. If you get out rebounded by 20, you don't win.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Lose spurs lose

 

[bounce]

SA sux. They are being out coached, out hustled, out played. Congrats OKC.

Can't disagree with any of that (except SA sucks..you don't suck your way to 67 wins). Donovan came up with a good thing by running Kanter and Adams at the same time. If the Spurs take G6 in OKC, I feel fine about their chances playing a G7 at home. But, if they keep the same plan, we may have just seen Timmy's last home game.

 

[DenCWBY]

Can't disagree with any of that (except SA sucks..you don't suck your way to 67 wins). Donovan came up with a good thing by running Kanter and Adams at the same time. If the Spurs take G6 in OKC, I feel fine about their chances playing a G7 at home. But, if they keep the same plan, we may have just seen Timmy's last home game.

Yes, I'm a SA fan. They were amazing throughout the season esp at home but Pop cannot find the right offensive/defensive combo to handle OKC. OKC has eliminated SA's offensive flow since SA is used to sharing/passing the ball to execute their offense. OKC is making SA play one on one which SA is uncomfortable with. OKC is much more aggressive on both offensive and defensive boards and creating mismatches in the paint. I hope SA can steal the next game and get their game back. They just look out of sync and almost expecting to lose the lead at the end. We'll see.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

im shocked...i figured SA vs. GSA in the finals...but wow

 

[Joe Realist]

I think the Spurs are done. By the way things look, the Cavs will win the title.

 

[JoeKing]

No worries, Spurs in 7.

 

[StylisticS]

I think we are now looking at what probably is the end of an era in San Antonio.

 

[JoeKing]

I think we are now looking at what probably is the end of an era in San Antonio.

The Duncan era. The Spurs will still win 50 games next year and make the playoffs.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

I just can't believe it. If gasol goes to SA they'll still be favorites next year

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I just can't believe it. If gasol goes to SA they'll still be favorites next year

Marc Gasol? GS still better. OKC most likely resigns Durant.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Yay spurs are out

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

AND THATS WHY WE PLAY THE GAMES.


well.... gs vs okc next... if okc plays the same style of d... they have a shot...

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

The Duncan era. The Spurs will still win 50 games next year and make the playoffs.

welll pau is a horrible defender... and they lost this series up front on the defensive end.

 

[ghst187]

Wow, totally expected SA to win this in five as my thunder have looked as bad with Donovan as they did under Brooks, i.e. Muddling offense, little team defense, no ball movement...and then all of a sudden they look like a well coached team with Adams awakening from a career long slumber and OKC finally finding the right rotation. They look like a well coached team for the first time...ever.
I've always admired Pop and thought he's one of the best ever but he didn't have any answers starting game 4. I thought SA could've challenged for the season wins record had Pop not rested folks and 67 wins would get you the toast of the league and home court any other season. Make no mistake, SA was truly great all season but they just got really old this series as OKC finally realized its potential.
Not to overreact, but I actually think OKC has a shot against GS. I thought SA was a tougher matchup for OKC than GS but then again GS is incredible. If OKC continues the growth they showed this last series then they have a legit shot at the title, if they regress it'll be over in 5 or 6.
Meanwhile, coinciding with Adams awakening, Kevin Love appears to have awoken from a three year layoff too and Cleveland is now not the same team that GS demolished by 100 earlier in the season.
Should be one of the most entertaining final fours ever.

 

[jimmy40]

so get ready for Westbrook to have 10 turnovers a game trying to match Curry.

 

[bounce]

I think the key to the WCF is Draymond Green. Curry and Westbrook will probably negate each other, points wise. Durant and Klay will, also. OKC doesn't have anyone to check Green. As quick as the OKC bigs are, Green is still a bad matchup for them.

 

[ghst187]

I think the key to the WCF is Draymond Green. Curry and Westbrook will probably negate each other, points wise. Durant and Klay will, also. OKC doesn't have anyone to check Green. As quick as the OKC bigs are, Green is still a bad matchup for them.

Totally agree although Adams and/or Ibaka stepping up would help as well as Waiters adding points.
I think Green has been the leagues most underrated player this year, without him GS only gets 50 wins IMO.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I think the key to the WCF is Draymond Green. Curry and Westbrook will probably negate each other, points wise. Durant and Klay will, also. OKC doesn't have anyone to check Green. As quick as the OKC bigs are, Green is still a bad matchup for them.

I think Durant averaged 36 ppg vs the Warriors in the regular season. Durant is gonna be way more lethal than Klay.

 

[jimmy40]

I would love to see OKC win but I just don't see it happening. Warriors in 5. Hope I'm wrong.