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Spurs vs. Thunder - 2012 Western Conference Finals

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Juxtaposed Jolt, May 21, 2012.

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Who wins the series?

Poll closed May 27, 2012.

  1. Spurs in 4

    6 vote(s)
    3.3%

  2. Spurs in 5

    14 vote(s)
    7.7%

  3. Spurs in 6

    45 vote(s)
    24.6%

  4. Spurs in 7

    26 vote(s)
    14.2%

  5. OKC in 4

    2 vote(s)
    1.1%

  6. OKC in 5

    2 vote(s)
    1.1%

  7. OKC in 6

    44 vote(s)
    24.0%

  8. OKC in 7

    44 vote(s)
    24.0%
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  1. BigBenito

    BigBenito Member

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    Contested jumpers, Miller? Thunder have been driving all 4th? They just aren't getting the calls - or worse are getting called for the offensive.
     
    #221 BigBenito, May 27, 2012
  2. BigBenito

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    WTF? Are you really trying to sell me on the inside presence of SA? :rolleyes:
     
    #222 BigBenito, May 27, 2012
  3. t_mac1

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    The Spurs aren't going in the post either. It's all pick and roll. Spurs are just executing better, and the Thunder just choking.
     
    #223 t_mac1, May 27, 2012
  4. francis 4 prez

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    harden better get that contract quick before people start watching his D.
     
    #224 francis 4 prez, May 27, 2012
  5. sw847

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    manu is absolutely incredible
     
    #225 sw847, May 27, 2012
  6. Zackery

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    Coach Brooks costs the Thunde to lose this game by not playing Ibaka down the stretch.
     
    #226 Zackery, May 27, 2012
  7. J.R.

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    Chuck is probably screaming GINOBILI! :p:grin:
     
    #227 J.R., May 27, 2012
  8. Remix

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    Pretty clear travel by Ginobli just now. Sucks for the Thunder
     
    #228 Remix, May 27, 2012
  9. 123Rockets

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    WHy is Ibaka not in the game?
     
    #229 123Rockets, May 27, 2012
  10. TheRealist137

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    Trade them scola for ibaka
     
    #230 TheRealist137, May 27, 2012
  11. francis 4 prez

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    i thought all 3 offensive calls were easy calls. and i'm rooting for okc.
     
    #231 francis 4 prez, May 27, 2012
  12. crossover

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    "He has a willingness to do what it takes to win, and to do it at the highest possible level of intensity, every single minute he steps on the court."
    Gregg Popovich, after the 2005 NBA Playoffs

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    Titles
    Italian League Championship: 1999, 2001
    Italian Cup: 2001, 2002
    Euroleague: 2001
    Triple Crown: 2001
    Americas Championship: 2001, 2011
    NBA Championship: 2003, 2005, 2007
    Summer Olympic Games gold medal: 2004
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    Manu simply wins.
     
    #232 crossover, May 27, 2012
  13. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    This.

    Once Gino got past the perimeter defender, Ibaka could easily be there to help.
     
    #233 Juxtaposed Jolt, May 27, 2012
  14. DVauthrin

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    The thunder can beat the Spurs if Harden and Westbrook show up. Durant will get his every night. But not when only one of the 3 play well. And that's what happened tonight.
     
    #234 DVauthrin, May 27, 2012
  15. what

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    It's not going to get any easier. By next year they are going to be in cap hell.

    Perkins contract is going to poison that team for years to come.
     
    #235 what, May 27, 2012
  16. J.R.

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    San Antone!
     
    #236 J.R., May 27, 2012
  17. t_mac1

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    WB/Durant should be ashamed of themselves, letting Manu outshining them.
     
    #237 t_mac1, May 27, 2012
  18. 123Rockets

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    This one's on Coach Brooks, Westbrook, Harden. If Brook and Harden played semi-decent and Ibaka was in the game; ill say again, OKC would have won.
     
    #238 123Rockets, May 27, 2012
  19. t_mac1

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    That's why I still take OKC in this series. WB and Harden won't suck like mofos again. If one of them was on, the lead going into the 4th would have been at least 15 points.

    Durant also couldn't free himself to get touches when he entered the 4th. That shouldn't be a problem for him anymore at this stage in his career.

    I expect OKC to take game 2. Just an epic choke by OKC tonight.
     
    #239 t_mac1, May 27, 2012
  20. DVauthrin

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    Westbrook, yes. Durant, no. Durant just didn't get the ball enough in the 4th. Westbrook and Harden went into hero mode and played like trash.
     
    #240 DVauthrin, May 27, 2012
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