NBA Games Discussion Thread - Part 2
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Way to go, nate...
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Tony Parker is being really underestimated everywhere.
If Westbrook and Rondo could get 40+ in a game vs. Miami last spring, I think Parker is very capable of doing it. He just played arguably the best perimeter defense in the NBA last round and torched them.
Miami is great at pick and roll defense. But their blitzing will turn into back breaking 3s or layups against SA because they swing the ball...
Splitter will probably be on Bosh and Duncan will protect the paint. If Spoelstra plays Battier on Duncan or Splitter, both of those guys have post moves and strength over him.
If Westbrook and Rondo could get 40+ in a game vs. Miami last spring, I think Parker is very capable of doing it. He just played arguably the best perimeter defense in the NBA last round and torched them.
Miami is great at pick and roll defense. But their blitzing will turn into back breaking 3s or layups against SA because they swing the ball...
Splitter will probably be on Bosh and Duncan will protect the paint. If Spoelstra plays Battier on Duncan or Splitter, both of those guys have post moves and strength over him.
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FAH1223 wrote:Splitter will probably be on Bosh and Duncan will protect the paint. If Spoelstra plays Battier on Duncan or Splitter, both of those guys have post moves and strength over him.
Agreed. If Miami had issues with Hibbert, then they will definitely have issues with Duncan.
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LyricalRico wrote:FAH1223 wrote:Splitter will probably be on Bosh and Duncan will protect the paint. If Spoelstra plays Battier on Duncan or Splitter, both of those guys have post moves and strength over him.
Agreed. If Miami had issues with Hibbert, then they will definitely have issues with Duncan.
Will they? IDK, Duncan rarely posts up or rolls on the PnR. He's more of a PnP or high post facilitator. I think Bosh is actually the x factor. He's played like some doo doo. He needs to start hitting those mid range shots to pull Duncan away from the rim. I think Miami's problem with Hibbert, had more to do with Bosh's inability to open the paint. (at least defensively)
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GhostsOfGil wrote:Will they? IDK, Duncan rarely posts up or rolls on the PnR. He's more of a PnP or high post facilitator. I think Bosh is actually the x factor. He's played like some doo doo. He needs to start hitting those mid range shots to pull Duncan away from the rim. I think Miami's problem with Hibbert, had more to do with Bosh's inability to open the paint. (at least defensively)
I think the X-factors in the series will be Wade and Ginobili. Both were a bit off in the Conference Finals. I am pretty sure Parker will do well in the series, and I think Duncan will too. If Ginobili gets going, they will be really tough to stop. If Leonard can make LeBron work on both ends and they can contain Bosh and Wade, I think that is the key for the Spurs.
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GhostsOfGil wrote:
Will they? IDK, Duncan rarely posts up or rolls on the PnR. He's more of a PnP or high post facilitator. I think Bosh is actually the x factor. He's played like some doo doo. He needs to start hitting those mid range shots to pull Duncan away from the rim. I think Miami's problem with Hibbert, had more to do with Bosh's inability to open the paint. (at least defensively)
He posted up plenty vs. Golden State and the Lakers... not as much vs. the Grizzlies.
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Hope I'm wrong but I think Miami wins in 6. They'll take the first two, steal one in San Antonio, and then close it out at home.
Bosh isn't gonna get banged around as much in the paint, I think he'll have a big series.
Bosh isn't gonna get banged around as much in the paint, I think he'll have a big series.
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FAH1223 wrote:Tony Parker is being really underestimated everywhere.
If Westbrook and Rondo could get 40+ in a game vs. Miami last spring, I think Parker is very capable of doing it. He just played arguably the best perimeter defense in the NBA last round and torched them.
Miami is great at pick and roll defense. But their blitzing will turn into back breaking 3s or layups against SA because they swing the ball...
Splitter will probably be on Bosh and Duncan will protect the paint. If Spoelstra plays Battier on Duncan or Splitter, both of those guys have post moves and strength over him.
Parker had some ridiculously efficient games against MEM. Mario has more size to defend him
but it's not clear to me whether that means he can be more successful than Conley was.
Parker could well be the key to the series.
MIA has one matchup that is strongly in their favor, LBJ vs Leonard. SAN can't afford KL
to constantly be in foul trouble. Green has a great chance to defend Wade at this time.
Timmy Fundamental should handle Bosh OK. Both teams have benches full of 3 pt shooters
so it may come down to which bench hits more of their long range shots. That could be
another key.
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dobrojim wrote:MIA has one matchup that is strongly in their favor, LBJ vs Leonard. SAN can't afford KL
to constantly be in foul trouble. Green has a great chance to defend Wade at this time.
Timmy Fundamental should handle Bosh OK. Both teams have benches full of 3 pt shooters
so it may come down to which bench hits more of their long range shots. That could be
another key.
The Spurs also have Ginobli who may matchup with Wade or LeBron down the stretch. Maybe Tracy McGrady sees some more time in this series against LeBron.
Not sure who has the edge in shooting- Bonner, Green, Leonard, Ginobli, Parker vs. Chalmers, Allen, Miller, Bosh, James, Battier. I might lean towards the Spurs, but then again Miami having homecourt could give them the edge especially if the series goes 7.
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if it goes 7, you have to go with MIA
SAN needs to end this in 6 or less
who is going to be healthier btw Wade and Manu?
SAN needs to end this in 6 or less
who is going to be healthier btw Wade and Manu?
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dobrojim wrote:if it goes 7, you have to go with MIA
SAN needs to end this in 6 or less
who is going to be healthier btw Wade and Manu?
Manu is healthier right now. Wade is clearly not going to be 100% anytime soon.
I just hope Manu doesn't suffer from some freak injury that he normally gets. But he is rested and I hope he is ready.
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...seriously nba? 9pm start time...
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Gotta think of the West Coasters GoG!
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GhostsOfGil wrote:...seriously nba? 9pm start time...
Where's that "Andy Pol-ee" soundbite when you need it...
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Go Spurs!!
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I have a bad feeling about this series. SA is too old IMO.
Bye bye Beal.
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Wow. The Spurs run such a perfect offense. How can you not love this team??
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GhostsOfGil wrote:Wow. The Spurs run such a perfect offense. How can you not love this team??
Loving it so far. They always make the right decision and most importantly, they make the right decision quickly.
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Heat fans are such an embarrassment to the league. You have a team in the Finals, and you can't even fill the seats up on time?!
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