Do the Spurs split/take both/ lose both?

[100%duncan]

Even though both games have been blowouts in favor of our guys, it's still not safe to say that the series is over. As we all know anything can happen, so what to do you think of games 3 and 4? Do the Spurs win both/1? Or do they come back to SA tied up?

[Robz4000]

It'll be a split. No idea which one they take but they'll close it out in Game 5.

[BillMc]

I think it will be a split with the loss more likely to come in game 4. I think after 3 straight wins we may ease up a little on the defense, and Portland is good enough and will be desperate enough to pull out a win in the last game at their place. Then as Robz4000 said, we finish it in 5.

Hope I'm wrong and its a sweep though.

[21209]

The Spurs will get blown out in game 3 and win a close game 4.

[AASATX]

Going with a split as well.

[T Park]

If the spurs lead at half time of game 3 this is a sweep. Damion Lillard is already making comments like a player ready to shut it down.

[The Reckoning]

backdoor sweep imo

:cry

[will_spurs]

A split would be good.

[mudyez]

They are not losing game 4 if they win game 3.

That said, it will be a sweep anyway.

[100%duncan]

backdoor sweep imo

:cry

We lose in 6 then? :cry

[AFBlue]

Lose both. One by a large margin, and one really close where the refs job the Spurs and (insert Blazers player) nails a big shot.

[100%duncan]

Lose both. One by a large margin, and one really close where the refs job the Spurs and (insert Blazers player) nails a big shot.

You really that pessimistic bro?

[Horry Hipcheck]

Spurs lose a tight Game 3, win Game 4 comfortably. Or pull a complete 180 and lose both. I'd be amazed if the Blazers get swept.

[DPG21920]

I'm getting greedy. With how unreal the Spurs offense has been, I want game 3. It would just put an unreal amount of pressure on a coach that is already not performing well and a team that seems to be shocked and highly emotional (they always tout how they are "underdogs" and get so emotional when anyone says anything that is not glowing about them).

Spurs just have to stay focus and execute on the key areas that we have all discussed (rebounding/to's). If they do that, I don't care where they are at, they should at least be in every game which is all you want.

[look_at_g_shred]

If we win game 3, I have a strong feeling well sweep. If we lose Game 3, it'll be over in 5 tbh...

[Uriel]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs lost both. I would be beyond shocked if they swept. I think coming back with a split is the most realistic scenario we Spurs fans can hope for.

[DBMethos]

This one feels like 2012 vs Utah. Their best players are star-struck and are having trouble adapting to playoff intensity (the Rockettes don't count). Spurs sweep.

[Sixth Street]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs lost both. I would be beyond shocked if they swept. I think coming back with a split is the most realistic scenario we Spurs fans can hope for.

We say things like this every time we go on the road up 2-0 on someone. We have swept twice in each of the last two seasons. A split is definitely the most realistic outcome, but would you really be shocked by a sweep considering how often it has happened of late?

[Budkin]

I feel we'll lose Game 3 and win Game 4

[100%duncan]

This one feels like 2012 vs Utah. Their best players are star-struck and are having trouble adapting to playoff intensity (the Rockettes don't count). Spurs sweep.

That Utah team was full of scrubs. Their "best players" were The All might Al Jeff, Millsap and Manu Hayward

[jARS mEsH sEt]

This one feels like 2012 vs Utah. Their best players are star-struck and are having trouble adapting to playoff intensity (the Rockettes don't count). Spurs sweep.

Yeah I wouldn't really call them "star struck."

[Uriel]

We say things like this every time we go on the road up 2-0 on someone. We have swept twice in each of the last two seasons. A split is definitely the most realistic outcome, but would you really be shocked by a sweep considering how often it has happened of late?
I wouldn't call sweeping the Grizzlies and Lakers "often" especially considering we ended up getting backdoor swept ourselves by OKC just a year before that.

[TampaDude]

Win game 3, lose game 4, finish it back in SA in 5.

[elemento]

Split and close it @ home

[manufan10]

I agree with the majority here: a split by losing game 3, then winning game 4, and finishing it out in game 5.

[Oh, Gee!!]

Split, win in 5 games

[capek]

I think we'll get a split. I've just gotta assume that this Portland team is better than this, and will manage to win one game on their home court.

[hyhy]

I am hoping they split :)

[DMC]

Spurs take both. I don't see the Blazers being able to keep the Spurs as shitty as they were in the 3rd, and even then the Blazers couldn't capitalize. Caveat is if Spurs get injured. I think a fast paced shoot out favors the Spurs, but right now the Blazers haven't found an answer for Tony or Splitter's defense. It could change, but I don't feel like it will.

[Capster]

Spurs take both. I don't see the Blazers being able to keep the Spurs as shitty as they were in the 3rd, and even then the Blazers couldn't capitalize. Caveat is if Spurs get injured. I think a fast paced shoot out favors the Spurs, but right now the Blazers haven't found an answer for Tony or Splitter's defense. It could change, but I don't feel like it will.

I'm with DMC - Spurs blow out Blazers!!! Tbh.......Spurs are lookin damn good.

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[SpurPadre]

Hope to sweep of course while the Clips and Thunder beat the shit out of each other for 7 games with Game 7 ending in quadruple overtime.

[LoveMySpurs]

Would love to see a sweep, but realistically, I say a split and close at home. Don't really think we can beat them twice in their house.

[Seventyniner]

I'm with DMC - Spurs blow out Blazers!!! Tbh.......Spurs are lookin damn good.

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I hadn't seen this one before. Manu looks more like an agent from The Matrix than a MIB.

[CGD]

The Spurs will get blown out in game 3 and win a close game 4.

[AFBlue]

You really that pessimistic bro?

I think Portland just plays much better at home and our bench has proven already in the playoffs it can shrink. I'll admit there's a little bit of the 2012 Thunder factor playing into my hesitation though.

[313]

We win a heartbreaker game 3 and add insult to injury by blowing them out in game 4.

[TheyCallMePro]

Obviously we take both. I knew we would sweep this team. They play NO DEFENSE. If you let the Spurs have room to operate their offense, they are going to SMASH you.

Only teams left in the playoffs who can beat Spurs are the Thunder and Heat because their length and athleticism on the DEFENSIVE side of the ball bothers us.

[ElNono]

Would be nice to take at least one...

[Beaverfuzz]

Lose game three (close one), win game four by 8+.

I'll be at game four for sure and quite possibly game three given that prices are dropping faster than Tony Parker's pants in a room full of married women! :lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

i am predicting a sweep unless the refs go 02 Lakers/Kings. They have not shown any indication that they can defend us.

[easjer]

I expect a split. I'm going to be furious if they lose both. I really don't think they'll sweep, and I'm not sure I'd want them too - too much time off is likelier to lead to rust. I can't decide which of game 3 or 4 they are most likely to drop, because it depends so much on how game 3 goes. That is traditionally the one they'd drop I think, but I feel pretty confident they'll drop 4 if they win 3 between easing up, lackadaisical play and desperation from Portland (especially since I expect game 3 to be a lot closer than the last 2).

[Sixth Street]

I wouldn't call sweeping the Grizzlies and Lakers "often" especially considering we ended up getting backdoor swept ourselves by OKC just a year before that.

We've completed 8 series in the last three seasons and swept 4 of them. This is the sixth time we've gone up 2-0 in those years and we've only failed to sweep once in those situations. What does often mean to you?

I'm not predicting a sweep, but if we do it will hardly be shocking.

[ohmwrecker]

Split. The sweep is going to be difficult. Portland is bound to nut up for game 3, but if the Spurs take it, it's over.

[Man In Black]

I like the letters M I B for some reason :D

[spurs10]

Split. The sweep is going to be difficult. Portland is bound to nut up for game 3, but if the Spurs take it, it's over. Game three should be a monster to be sure.

[100%duncan]

I am expecting a split too just because Portland is too good of a team to get swept. Although losing both would surprise me more than a sweep would. I can't see Spurs letting up for 2 straight games, hope they don't.

[hater]

they are due a good shooting night. some home cooking and you have a blazers blowout of the spurs

the other game will be close and go down to the wire. I say Spurs have a 50% chance of winning that other one. So all in all a 50% chance to split imo

[99 Problems]

Both if we keep foot down. Depends on our focus.

[slick'81]

Def see spurs in 5 now but the spurs are rolling a sweep isn't impossible

[superjames1992]

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[Kidd K]

I'm gonna say split. Refs won't allow us to take game 3.

Then again, Stern's gone now. . .maybe it'll be legit from now on?

[The_Worlds_finest]

I got my broom out tbh

[Venti Quattro]

Spurs lose Game 3, show up to win Game 4 and then turn the lights off on Portland in Game 5.

[Arcadian]

Spurs take game 3. I'm confident about that. Not sure if they'll win game 4, though, because Portland will fight their asses off to not get swept...but spurs still might win, lol. Spurs in 4 or 5

[Uriel]

We've completed 8 series in the last three seasons and swept 4 of them. This is the sixth time we've gone up 2-0 in those years and we've only failed to sweep once in those situations. What does often mean to you?

I'm not predicting a sweep, but if we do it will hardly be shocking.
It's amazing how overconfident Spurs fans have become after predicting gloom and doom just a week before. :lol

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Split. My gut says POR comes out desperate and wins game three, shooting their emotional wad. Spurs win game 4, and close 'em out in SAtown.

If POR fucks up and loses game 3, it's broom time.

[BillMc]

Only teams left in the playoffs who can beat Spurs are the Thunder and Heat because their length and athleticism on the DEFENSIVE side of the ball bothers us.

This. Pacers and Clips could take us to 6, Nets and Wizards to 5. But OKC and Miami only teams that could actually win (though I'd pick the Spurs, of course).

[100%duncan]

Spurs lose Game 3, show up to win Game 4 and then turn the lights off on Portland in Game 5.

Is this the first time you predicted the Spurs winning a series? :lol

[Prime Time]

This one feels like 2012 vs Utah. Their best players are star-struck and are having trouble adapting to playoff intensity (the Rockettes don't count). Spurs sweep.
It's more comparable to the 2012 vs. Clippers series if anything.

CP3 = Lillard
Griffin = Aldridge
Jordan = Lopez
Mo Williams = Mo Williams
Kenyon Martin = Thomas Robinson

Mix of Butler, Foye, Evans, and Young = Batum and Mathews.

[JR3]

I would be shocked if we didn't get at least one out of two there. Best road team in the league. This team will be ultra focused and have one of their best games yet in Portland.

[Russ]

The Spurs have one eye on OKC, intent on keeping up. Therefore, they win tonight.

[moisaenz]

As long as lillard does not take over the way ellis did, Spurs might win both or split ....

[xmas1997]

Win one and lose one in Portland.

[lmbebo]

I expect a Gm 3 loss, Gm 4 win

[Capster]

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[wildchild]

Game 3 will be one of those home games where they go out and play with attitude and killer instinct, but the Spurs just need maintain focus on defense, use the experience of star veterans players, coaching and leverage tactic.
The Spurs'll be fine nexts road games. Keep the intensity defensive, ball movement and play smart. :flag:

[urunobili]

lose 3rd, win 4th

[Capster]

The Spurs will get blown out in game 3 and win a close game 4.

Wanna bet 21209??????? Put your $$ where your mouth is. You are on!
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[Capster]

We lose in 6 then? :cry

Hell NOOOOOO!!!! What kind of a dumb ass comment is that????

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[Sixth Street]

It's amazing how overconfident Spurs fans have become after predicting gloom and doom just a week before. :lol

:lol

[AFBlue]

Happy to be wrong tbqh.

[Whisky Dog]

Can't remember the last time I saw a game 3 complete dismantling of a home team like that, especially one where the road team would go up 3-0 with the win. That was ruthless and efficient.

[100%duncan]

I guess this is going to be a sweep tbh.

[TampaDude]

Can't remember the last time I saw a game 3 complete dismantling of a home team like that, especially one where the road team would go up 3-0 with the win. That was ruthless and efficient.

Game 3 against the (mummified shell of the) Lakers last year? :lol

Yeah, I know that doesn't really count, but still...

[DPG21920]

I'm getting greedy. With how unreal the Spurs offense has been, I want game 3. It would just put an unreal amount of pressure on a coach that is already not performing well and a team that seems to be shocked and highly emotional (they always tout how they are "underdogs" and get so emotional when anyone says anything that is not glowing about them).

Spurs just have to stay focus and execute on the key areas that we have all discussed (rebounding/to's). If they do that, I don't care where they are at, they should at least be in every game which is all you want.

Get greedy.

[boutons_deux]

Blazers absolutely know they are Gone Fishin, I doubt they have any interest in winning "pour l'honneur".

Spurs to sweep and hope the Clips even it today, push it to 7, while the Spurs rust, er, rest.

[21209]

Can't remember the last time I saw a game 3 complete dismantling of a home team like that, especially one where the road team would go up 3-0 with the win. That was ruthless and efficient.

I remember the Spurs did pretty much the same thing to the Suns in Phoenix in their playoff series back in 2008.

[Arcadian]

Spurs take game 3. I'm confident about that. Not sure if they'll win game 4, though, because Portland will fight their asses off to not get swept...but spurs still might win, lol. Spurs in 4 or 5

5 it is...

[capek]

I think we'll get a split. I've just gotta assume that this Portland team is better than this, and will manage to win one game on their home court.

Expected, tbh.

[Uriel]

:lol
:lol

[spurraider21]

i can't remember the last time i cared less about a playoff loss :lol