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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%
  1. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

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    Scratch that.

    Now it comes down to Saturday night. It will show this game is either an aberration or OKC's adjustment (by switching) to PnRs will force the Spurs to make some big adjustments in their offense.
     
  2. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    OKC is trying to prove a point here. **** playing the bench.
     
  3. jopatmc

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    Thunder are using up all their crazy jump shot hits tonight, all in one game. Watch then blow ice cold from here on out.
     
  4. A_3PO

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    Let's see Cole Aldrich get a customary dunk.
     
  5. daywalker02

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    :confused: Yes but they also held the best offensive team to under 70 with 6 minutes left
     
  6. jopatmc

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    Yeah, won't happen again.
     
  7. TheRealist137

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    I told my friend that game 2's 4th quarter was a huge time for the thunder, gave them confidence that the spurs can be stopped.

    It carried over into game 3.

    Thunder now have the momentum, game 4 they have to be favored in that. It's going to be 2-2.
     
  8. A_3PO

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    This is the story of the game, not OKC's jumpers when they are already way ahead. Pop will cook something of up for game 4 and then we'll see where this series is headed.
     
  9. A_3PO

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    Not even the point. It doesn't have to happen again for OKC to win. How much the Spurs improve on offense is the question.
     
  10. heypartner

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    It wasn't just switching and going ultra small; it was also making Duncan beat you. Taking the passing game away from Duncan and making him shoot is a proving formula for the past two years in the playoffs.

    Duncan has 15 FGAs in 25 minutes this game. He was headed to a 20+ shot game had he not been pulled.

    Make Duncan shoot a lot.
     
  11. James Gabriel

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    Gotta give props to the Thunder for their tenacity.

    And I'm glad this isn't game where the refs didn't have to give 47 free throws. :grin:
     
  12. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Dang, I would have subbed out Sefolosha so that he could get big ups from the crowd. Dude was ridiculous tonight.
     
  13. daywalker02

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    Noticed that. Duncan had 2 rbs this game..... get him out of the paint as much as you can
     
  14. eman

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    I wouldn't mind having D Blair the Dancing Bear on our roster.
     
  15. jopatmc

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    Yeah, let's see if that happens again.
     
  16. Zackery

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    Call me crazy but I believe the Thunder could have and should have won all 3 games.
     
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    Did Charles call Oklahoma's governor a MILF?
     
  18. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    You're crazy.

    Spurs dominated game 1, as the Thunder jacked up threes when the game was over, and won it handily, game 2.

    But this was a statement game by the Thunder, though. You know they're not going to go away quietly when Sefolosha puts 19 on you.
     
  19. jopatmc

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    Look, Sefalosha was great. But the Spurs will settle for him scoring 19 to beat them anytime. They'll dare him to do it again Saturday.
     
  20. Kwame

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    You're crazy. The Spurs didn't dominate game 1. OKC had a 9 pt lead going into the 4th qtr and squandered it away. That was their game for the taking and they lost it in final qtr.

    Practically all his shots were wide-open. All he has to do is hit wide-open shots again. Spurs might have shot themselves in the foot, because Thabo probably has a world of confidence in his offense right now and his defense is elite.
     

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