Spurs and Thunder schedules

[ViceCity84]

Thunder schedule
@LAC
@ Pho
@ Sac
@ LAL
Sac
Den

I see 2 losses.@ LAL and another on the road.

Spurs schedule
@GS
@LAL
@Sac
LAL
Cle
Por
@Pho
@GS

Since I see OKC losing 2X Can Spurs go 6-2 for very important #1 seed?
LAL are getting 3 seed.They are one game up on Clippers and own tie breaker and both teams have 6 games to go.

What games does Pop try to win shorthanded? GS? Cle? Por?
Blazers on road without Aldridge.
Warriors are banged up and want to keep their pick.
Cavs are awful.Can we win that game resting big 3?

Lot of decisions for Pop and coaching staff.I hoped they realized the importance for #1 seed.

[Kuestmaster]

I can see us only losing @LAL. Very winnable all of the others

[capek]

Apparently, Bryant may sit until the playoffs start:

http://www.ocregister.com/sports/sessions-349257-bryant-lakers.html

The Lakers also have a tough last few games against Dallas, OKC, and Spurs x2. Clips don't have it too much easier, with games against OKC, DEN, PHO, ATL, and NYK, but if they can somehow steal the #3 seed from the Lakers, us being at #2 would set up the perfect playoff run. The Lakers, Memphis, and OKC all on the other side of the bracket! That would be the ideal way for these last few games to unfold, IMO.

[ElNono]

I think OKC will beat LA... LA actually needs to win tomorrow's game against Dallas or they risk losing that #3 seed not just to the Clips but also Memphis that's been surging... I think LA will drop at least 1 of the next 2 against the Spurs.

The two key games for OKC IMO are Phoenix and the last one against Denver... both teams are fighting for their playoff lives which is always a dangerous proposition.

[jiggy_55]

The two key games for OKC IMO are Phoenix and the last one against Denver... both teams are fighting for their playoff lives which is always a dangerous proposition.

I think by that last game or 2, phoenix would have been already kicked out of playoff contention to be honest.. In effect that means Denver would have secured a playoff spot and would be fighting for positioning with houston most likely.

[ViceCity84]

Apparently, Bryant may sit until the playoffs start:

http://www.ocregister.com/sports/sessions-349257-bryant-lakers.html

The Lakers also have a tough last few games against Dallas, OKC, and Spurs x2. Clips don't have it too much easier, with games against OKC, DEN, PHO, ATL, and NYK, but if they can somehow steal the #3 seed from the Lakers, us being at #2 would set up the perfect playoff run. The Lakers, Memphis, and OKC all on the other side of the bracket! That would be the ideal way for these last few games to unfold, IMO.

Clippers would fuck up.They are the Clippers.

[ViceCity84]

I think by that last game or 2, phoenix would have been already kicked out of playoff contention to be honest.. In effect that means Denver would have secured a playoff spot and would be fighting for positioning with houston most likely.

@Phoenix is no gimmie.That goes for us and OKC.

[mystargtr34]

If i were Mike Brown and the Lakers i would be doing everything i possibly could to get on the same side of the bracket as the Spurs.. having Gasol and Bynum going against a combination of Blair and Bonner is a series decider. I think they match up better with the Spurs than they do against any other team in the Top 6 (OKC, LAC, MEM, DAL).

[mystargtr34]

As for the Spurs.. it all depends on where LA is imo.. if the Spurs can somehow snag the 1 seed that would be great provided the Lakers stay at 3.. IMO OKC wins that 2-3 series agains LA. If the Spurs get the 2 seed and the Lakers drop to 4.. im equally fine with that.

[jiggy_55]

@Phoenix is no gimmie.That goes for us and OKC.

It is if PHX are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

[100%duncan]

If we get the Clips in the semis, were heading to the Finals tbh. Because I don't see LAL/Memphis beating OKC and I don't see OKC beating us. No way.

[rmt]

If we get the Clips in the semis, were heading to the Finals tbh. Because I don't see LAL/Memphis beating OKC and I don't see OKC beating us. No way.

Nice to see your Federer pic. The man is hands down the best tennis player ever. After 35 years of watching tennis, he's spoiled me - now I won't watch tennis unless he's playing.

Duncan and Federer - my favorite athletes.

[will_spurs]

Best for Spurs would be to beat LAL twice, and OKC beat LAL too.

LAL and Memphis would finish 4th and 5th (in whichever order) and square off in round 1, which would getone of our 2 nemesis out of the way (plus the benefits of a physical, long series for us).

OKC would finish first and face the winner of LAL-MEM, which either takes our 2nd nemesis out of the picture (and I'm confident we can beat OKC in the WCF), or means either LAL or MEM is really, really good, and if we can't get the job done in the WCF then so be it.

We should be able to deal with whoever we get in the 1st round (likely Houston or Denver) as well as the 2nd (probably Mavs or Clippers).

[100%duncan]

Nice to see your Federer pic. The man is hands down the best tennis player ever. After 35 years of watching tennis, he's spoiled me - now I won't watch tennis unless he's playing.

Duncan and Federer - my favorite athletes.

Although this really is off-topic, you said the truth bomb, Fed is the GOAT of Tennis. Mine too. The top 1 of the list of my favorite athletes isn't decided yet between TD and Fed. :toast

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Fuck it, who cares


Let the cards fall

[jiggy_55]

Best for Spurs would be to beat LAL twice, and OKC beat LAL too.

LAL and Memphis would finish 4th and 5th (in whichever order) and square off in round 1, which would getone of our 2 nemesis out of the way (plus the benefits of a physical, long series for us).

OKC would finish first and face the winner of LAL-MEM, which either takes our 2nd nemesis out of the picture (and I'm confident we can beat OKC in the WCF), or means either LAL or MEM is really, really good, and if we can't get the job done in the WCF then so be it.

We should be able to deal with whoever we get in the 1st round (likely Houston or Denver) as well as the 2nd (probably Mavs or Clippers).

OR,

San Antonio can take 1st place with OKC in 2nd, LAL 3rd, LAC 4th, MEM 5th..
LAC vs Mem - Spurs can beat whoever the winner here is in the semifinals.. Our main weakness would be LAL, not MEM.
OKC vs LAL - Let them battle it out in the semifinals and OKC probably has the upper hand here..
SAS vs OKC - We can take care of them I believe, we matchup well..

[rascal]

Don't worry about it. The Spurs will get the number 1 seed.

[acoelho1]

No matter who we play in 2nd round, it's going to be a tough task. I know the Lakers beat us pretty handily recently but I'm not sold that they are a tougher matchup than a team like Memphis. I rather have #1 and face the Lakers than have the 2nd seed and face Memphis. I believe OKC will make it to the WCF and I rather have home court against that talented bunch.

[DPG21920]

Clippers have a legit shot at going 5-1 (they only have 6 games left). One of those games is against OKC. If they can beat OKC, that 5-1 becomes much more likely (I was assuming they lose to OKC).

If they go 5-1, and the Spurs can beat the Lakers one of the last two games, LAC have a great shot at the 3rd seed. LA has to play Spurs twice, Dallas today and OKC. That would be the ideal scenario and seems quite likely:

OKC
SA
LAC
LA
MEM
DAL
HOU
DEN

[DPG21920]

Those bottom 3 may shift, but the first 5 seem like the likely order to me.

[dbreiden83080]

As for the Spurs.. it all depends on where LA is imo.. if the Spurs can somehow snag the 1 seed that would be great provided the Lakers stay at 3.. IMO OKC wins that 2-3 series agains LA. If the Spurs get the 2 seed and the Lakers drop to 4.. im equally fine with that.

Yeah if Lakers drop to the 4 and Spurs are 2 that is fine.. Spurs don't need HC to beat OKC IMO..

[Seventyniner]

If the Spurs go into the finale tied in the loss column with the Thunder, but with LAL/MEM at 4 and 5, would the Spurs tank? As LJ (or was it someone else?) mentioned, the Spurs get one of the last games chronologically (at GS, 10:30 EST start), and could potentially control their seeding.

[TD 21]

Thunder schedule
@LAC
@ Pho
@ Sac
@ LAL
Sac
Den

I see 2 losses.@ LAL and another on the road.

Spurs schedule
@GS
@LAL
@Sac
LAL
Cle
Por
@Pho
@GS

Since I see OKC losing 2X Can Spurs go 6-2 for very important #1 seed?
LAL are getting 3 seed.They are one game up on Clippers and own tie breaker and both teams have 6 games to go.

What games does Pop try to win shorthanded? GS? Cle? Por?
Blazers on road without Aldridge.
Warriors are banged up and want to keep their pick.
Cavs are awful.Can we win that game resting big 3?

Lot of decisions for Pop and coaching staff.I hoped they realized the importance for #1 seed.

They don't. And since this team hasn't received much luck at all in recent seasons and that's all the Lakers receive, I'm sure the Lakers will stay as the third seed, putting them on a collision course to face the Spurs in the 2nd round. Seeing as how the Spurs aren't going to push for the 1st seed, they might as well start coming to grips with this now.

What I'll be looking for in the two upcoming games against the Lakers (presuming the Spurs don't tank the 1st one, which is a distinct possibility . . . they might figure, make sure they get the easy ones instead), is belief and confidence. If they lose a close game, frustrating as that will be, that's not the worst thing. The worst thing is if they look and play terrified again.

[DMC]

Unless Pop waves the white flag pre-game, I think we can win all of these. We seem to play better on consecutive nights, as if we get into a rhythm, than when we rest.

I think Pop waves the flag.

[TimmehC]

The game at Staples is the most obvious white flag game of the season. The rest are winnable.

[Knoxxx]

Portland Monday night is 2nd of a back to back, obvious big 3 rest game. Also no way Pop plays big 3 in both of those two road games to end the season. So basically MINIMUM of 3 games we may lose due to resting some or all of the Big 3. Also possible he throws a 4th game by either leaving big 3 home that last road trip, or bringing but not playing them. Highly unlikely we see any of the big 3 that last game against GS, to rest them for the playoffs.

BUT, small chance they would play if the game actually mattered. Pop has already said he would not chase OKC, but did not say anything about holding off LAL.

I would hope he would a least bring the big 3 on that last road trip, if our seeding relative to OKC or LAL was still in doubt. If not, typical Pop may be leave them resting in S.A. Hopefully that does not send us into the playoffs on the heels of 2 ugly losses.

[therealtruth]

If i were Mike Brown and the Lakers i would be doing everything i possibly could to get on the same side of the bracket as the Spurs.. having Gasol and Bynum going against a combination of Blair and Bonner is a series decider. I think they match up better with the Spurs than they do against any other team in the Top 6 (OKC, LAC, MEM, DAL).

Yeah. Lakers want to absolutely avoid OKC. Spurs is a much better matchup.

[TampaDude]

Fuck it...it doesn't matter who we play...we're winning it all this year. :hat

:lobt2: :lobt2: :lobt2: :lobt2: :lobt2:

[will_spurs]

If the Spurs go into the finale tied in the loss column with the Thunder, but with LAL/MEM at 4 and 5, would the Spurs tank? As LJ (or was it someone else?) mentioned, the Spurs get one of the last games chronologically (at GS, 10:30 EST start), and could potentially control their seeding.

Would be fun if Spurs tanked that game to stay at #2, while GS is also trying to tank to keep Utah's pick. That could get ugly.

[ViceCity84]

Spurs win and Thunder lose
Great night.

[gilmor]

Nice to see your Federer pic. The man is hands down the best tennis player ever. After 35 years of watching tennis, he's spoiled me - now I won't watch tennis unless he's playing.

Duncan and Federer - my favorite athletes.

and Tom Boonen..

[rascal]

Would be fun if Spurs tanked that game to stay at #2, while GS is also trying to tank to keep Utah's pick. That could get ugly.

The Spurs are not losing the last game. GS will forfeit if it had to, to lose that game.

[foodie2]

Spurs win and Thunder lose
Great night.

And Mavericks lost. Not relevant to our seeding, but just a good thing in principle.

[Venti Quattro]

OKC is 5-5 in the last 10 games. That has allowed SA to claw back.

[BanditHiro]

Would be fun if Spurs tanked that game to stay at #2, while GS is also trying to tank to keep Utah's pick. That could get ugly.

you'll see a lot of own tip-in baskets...

[rascal]

Spurs are getting the Number 1 seed.
OK City will choke again this year.

They are still a year or two away from being able to climb over the top.

[rascal]

OKC is 5-5 in the last 10 games. That has allowed SA to claw back.

OK City is choking away the top seed. That team is not ready yet to win the big game.