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Western Conference Finals: (1) San Antonio vs. (2) Oklahoma City

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 16, 2014.

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(1) San Antonio vs. (2) Oklahoma City

Poll closed May 18, 2014.

  1. Spurs in 4

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  2. Spurs in 5

    9 vote(s)
    9.3%

  3. Spurs in 6

    39 vote(s)
    40.2%

  4. Spurs in 7

    30 vote(s)
    30.9%

  5. Thunder in 7

    4 vote(s)
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  6. Thunder in 6

    15 vote(s)
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  7. Thunder in 5

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  8. Thunder in 4

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  1. BigggReddd

    BigggReddd Member

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    I've gone from Spurs to OKC to now deciding that this series is a complete toss-up.
     
    #881 BigggReddd, May 30, 2014
  2. adobo

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    Sorry OKC fans...Spurs will take the next one.

    Not a knee jerk, just some observations on the adjustments made by spurs + demoralising loss even with Ibaka + no other new reinforcements coming in for game 6 for OKC + Spurs better rested with only 1 day rest between games +Spurs players will be more determined (especially Parker who had an avg game today) to keep up the intensity after a blow out win (compared to game 3).
     
    #882 adobo, May 30, 2014
  3. VBG

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    Usually I would agree, but the level of dominance by each team in this series has been quite remarkable
     
    #883 VBG, May 30, 2014
  4. t_mac1

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    Look that's the difference between championship vs losing in the conference finals.

    His PER dropped 7-8. That's huge. It's expected you should drop off b/c the playoffs are a different beast, but that's a huge drop off. That's like going from Lebron's level to James Harden (which wasn't bad in the regular season). But you can see how historic Durant was. If Durant was at his regular season level, OKC would be comfortably in the Finals right now.

    He hasn't shot near 50% in any of the series, and he's taking 2+ more shots a game. His 3pt shooting has dropped off considerably and he's taking 2+ more shots there. And surprisingly, his FT shooting has plummetted and he's taking 1.5 less FT attempts. So overall he's scoring 2+ less points while taking 2+ more shots.

    He has to be regular season Durant for OKC to beat the Spurs. Simple as that.
     
    #884 t_mac1, May 30, 2014
  5. J.R.

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    #885 J.R., May 30, 2014
  6. professorjay

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    Whenever I think of the Spurs, particularly this series, it's this.

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    They'll win out whether it's 6 or 7.
     
    #886 professorjay, May 30, 2014
  7. Fefo

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    the thing is... there is no team on the west playoffs who cant play... unlike the regular season where the sixers of the world, make his stats look greater than they already are.
     
    #887 Fefo, May 30, 2014
  8. solid

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    I have absolutely no idea what to expect tonight. Will it be the one close game?
     
    #888 solid, May 31, 2014
  9. Rocket River

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    I expect a tight close win for the Spurs

    I think the NBA is ready for the finals to start

    Rocket River
     
    #889 Rocket River, May 31, 2014
  10. Swishh

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    Yes, and I'm thinking the Spurs will win.

    They know Miami clinched a spot in the Finals. They are well aware that they should have won last year. They've been wanting a rematch ever since last summer. If they lose tonight, they play on Monday and get just a 2 day break before Thursday's Finals. Win today and they get 5 days. The Heat will be well rested, and the Spurs need to be as well.
     
    #890 Swishh, May 31, 2014
  11. J.R.

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    [​IMG]
     
    #891 J.R., May 31, 2014
  12. Downtown Sniper

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    Reggie Miller is just a useless, hopeless commentator.
     
    #892 Downtown Sniper, May 31, 2014
  13. RedRedemption

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    Reggie Miller openly condoning flopping on jump shots.
     
    #893 RedRedemption, May 31, 2014
  14. Zackery

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    It's incredible; the Thunder having a hard time with their offense without Westbrook. But Westbrook went stupid and starting hogging late in the 1st.

    If he could only control his game a bit he would become their best player.
     
    #894 Zackery, May 31, 2014
  15. solid

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    Oh yeah, giving Fisher big minutes is a GREAT strategy….for the Spurs!
     
    #895 solid, May 31, 2014
  16. Downtown Sniper

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    Spurs aren't even running a proper offense.
    3 after 3 after 3
     
    #896 Downtown Sniper, May 31, 2014
  17. J.R.

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  18. A_3PO

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    In the last two series, the Thunder have been WB's team and not KD's. They are lucky he has stepped up and embraced the role.

    If WB could tone down his worst tendencies, he would be an MVP candidate himself.
     
    #898 A_3PO, May 31, 2014
  19. Mr. Clutch

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    He has ballhogged. Nothing more.
     
    #899 Mr. Clutch, May 31, 2014
  20. mr. 13 in 33

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    Imagine Durant with post game
     
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