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[Western Conference Playoffs - 1st round] (3)LA Clippers vs. (6)San Antonio

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(3)LA Clippers vs. (6)San Antonio

Poll closed Apr 18, 2015.

  1. Clippers in 4

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%

  2. Clippers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Clippers in 6

    11 vote(s)
    6.1%

  4. Clippers in 7

    26 vote(s)
    14.4%

  5. Spurs in 7

    48 vote(s)
    26.7%

  6. Spurs in 6

    80 vote(s)
    44.4%

  7. Spurs in 5

    11 vote(s)
    6.1%

  8. Spurs in 4

    3 vote(s)
    1.7%
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  1. heypartner

    heypartner Member

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    The other adorable thing about this game is how Kenny Smith and Shaq spent the whole halftime showing how great the Spurs were passing the ball, when they were actually out of whack and turning it over too much. They just cherry picked a few plays, which are always going to be there on this team.

    then Pops said at post-game press conference how much they sucked.

    I just don't see how so many people see this perfect offense every game. It's simply not there every game. It isn't. You can defend it.
     
    #1121 heypartner, Apr 30, 2015
  2. daywalker02

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    Ssshhh.... it will be over but not soon....
     
    #1122 daywalker02, Apr 30, 2015
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  3. max14

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    Clippers seems to be the better team.

    They have so many advantages, Griffin pick and roll jump shot, Jordan alley-oop, Paul pick and roll shot. All easy shots.

    The spurs have no easy shots at all. They have to play top notch to beat the clippers but they are too old / not talented enough to do that.
     
    #1123 max14, Apr 30, 2015
  4. saleem

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    Great to see it go to the distance.
     
    #1124 saleem, Apr 30, 2015
  5. Harrisment

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    He was my CEO up until last year. I assure you, he has always been nuts.
     
    #1125 Harrisment, Apr 30, 2015
  6. t_mac1

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    This could be the Finals right here. Whoever wins this can win it all. Too good.
     
    #1126 t_mac1, Apr 30, 2015
  7. durvasa

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    I'm sort of torn. I'd rather we face the Clippers than the Spurs, but at the same time I really prefer the Spurs over the Clippers as a team to root for.
     
    #1127 durvasa, Apr 30, 2015
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  8. tehG l i d e

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    I'm just going to watch game 7 neutrally and whatever happens happens. I'm just happy this went 7 and they'll only have 1 day rest before playing a rested Rockets team on the road.
     
    #1128 tehG l i d e, Apr 30, 2015
  9. kudos1017

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    If the Clips win, game 1 is going to be close to a bye. Doc may play his starters 45+ mins on Saturday
     
    #1129 kudos1017, Apr 30, 2015
  10. Shaq2Yao

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    Kawhi Leonard does not look like a foundation player. He just cannot carry the load on offense. No foundation player averages less than 17 PPG in his fourth season.
     
    #1130 Shaq2Yao, Apr 30, 2015
  11. heypartner

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    So the Home Team is 3-3 in this series.
     
    #1131 heypartner, Apr 30, 2015
  12. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    I would argue that both teams are trying to do everything they can to show that they want it.
     
    #1132 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 30, 2015
  13. shastarocket

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Paul first half 0-7, 4 pts, 8 assists, 1 turnover

    Chris Paul second half: 7-14, 15 points, 7 assists, zero turnovers.</p>&mdash; Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPbasketball/status/594000290942029824">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1133 shastarocket, Apr 30, 2015
  14. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In 18 playoff runs, this is will be just the SIXTH Game 7 the Spurs have played under Gregg Popovich. 3-2 going in.</p>&mdash; Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan/status/594000666349047809">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN's BPI puts the Clippers winning Game 7 at 57% while the Spurs winning at 43%.</p>&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/594000376858333184">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The only time the Spurs won a Game 7 on the road, it was against Chris Paul (2008 conf. semis).</p>&mdash; John Schuhmann (@johnschuhmann) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnschuhmann/status/593999312381698048">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1134 J.R., Apr 30, 2015
  15. what

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    last year the spurs offense couldn't be touched. so i am not sure what you are saying.

    you seem to be cherry picking seasons to make such bold claims. at any rate, the rockets i'd give them even money to beat the spurs in 7 games, but I'd say they have no shot against the clippers.
     
    #1135 what, Apr 30, 2015
  16. heypartner

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    that's some serious weird way of looking at the playoffs. I don't think you are used to the Rockets being a contender.

    I'm torn in the completely opposite way. I have two favorite teams in the NBA...the Rockets and the team playing against the Spurs.

    I always want the Spurs to fail as soon as possible, but my confiction is the most glorious thing would be to beat the Spurs in round 2. Nothing would be better ... just like 1995. BRING IT!

    like t w e n t y years ago
     
    #1136 heypartner, Apr 30, 2015
  17. Rocketsmanhk

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    I think the Clippers will win this series. Terrible matchup for the Rockets.
     
    #1137 Rocketsmanhk, Apr 30, 2015
  18. heypartner

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    don't even try to talk to me about basketball. Go talk to someone else. Or start some silly thread somewhere. Why not give the Texans Forum a try?
     
    #1138 heypartner, Apr 30, 2015
  19. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    He has always seemed very inconsistent. He'll have these amazing games or even an amazing series, and then everyone is ready to crown him as a top flight player, but then he keeps having games like tonight too.
     
    #1139 B-Bob, Apr 30, 2015
  20. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    damn bro
    you destroyed him

    99ers forever
     
    #1140 tinman, Apr 30, 2015
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