How Disappointing Will The Season Be For GS If OKC Eliminates Them In The 1st Round?

[LilLeeroy]

The Spurs at their peak weren't as good as this Warriors team; the Thunder at their peak wasn't as good as this Warriors team; Why should the Warriors cower in fear of the inferior versions of these two teams?

Did you just say Golden State is better then one of the greatest teams in NBA history & the most dominant team since the 00-01 Lakers?

I don't even know what to say..........

Like I said, the Warriors are playing at a level that hasn't been matched since the very best season of the Jordan/Pippen/Rodman Bulls.

Could the Warriors lose every game from here on out and miss the playoffs? Sure it certainly has pretty close to zero percent chance of happening but it isn't inconceivable. That still doesn't change the statistically supported fact that the Warriors in the first half of this season have played better than the Spurs ever have in the Tim Duncan era.

[Shock Defeat]

Throw seeding out of the window. This year's playoffs is going to be a free-for-all. Warriors look good now, but can you pick them to beat OKC, then 2 other western teams on the way? You really can't. There is no true favorite coming out of the West right now.

[reignfire]

If this happens, Kerr won't get 10% the hate Mjax got. You can bet on that.

It will be because of the players/injuries.

[thunderup_0_35]

Thunder will beat the Warriors in the PO. Its not
A knock on them though. I don't think they built for the PO. We're talking about the Thunder Spurs. Thunder been to the conference finals 3 of the past 4 years. The only year they didn't is when Westbrook got hurt. Spurs done went the past 3 years. Hell I think the grizzlies will take them out in the Po.

[Kawhi M8]

The Spurs at their peak weren't as good as this Warriors team; the Thunder at their peak wasn't as good as this Warriors team; Why should the Warriors cower in fear of the inferior versions of these two teams?

Did you just say Golden State is better then one of the greatest teams in NBA history & the most dominant team since the 00-01 Lakers?

I don't even know what to say..........

Like I said, the Warriors are playing at a level that hasn't been matched since the very best season of the Jordan/Pippen/Rodman Bulls.

Could the Warriors lose every game from here on out and miss the playoffs? Sure it certainly has pretty close to zero percent chance of happening but it isn't inconceivable. That still doesn't change the statistically supported fact that the Warriors in the first half of this season have played better than the Spurs ever have in the Tim Duncan era.

Is this bloke seriously comparing his team with a good first half of a season, with Jordans 3peat Bulls?



To start with, you haven't even proven you can beat the Spurs yet....

[HiRez]

Realistically, the Thunder can catch a lot of the teams in the West still. I wouldn't be surprised if OKC is a top 4 seed.

Even if the current #4/#5 seeds (Houston, Dallas, tied) were to only play .500 ball the rest of the season (unlikely, right?), they'd be 49-33. OKC would have to go 29-12 (71%) the rest of the way to beat them out for the #4 spot.

If Houston and/or Dallas continue at their current pace, OKC would have to go 36-5 (88%) to get a top 4 seeding.

Not impossible, but doesn't seem very likely either.

[HiRez]

If this happens, Kerr won't get 10% the hate Mjax got. You can bet on that.

It will be because of the players/injuries.

Most of the hate Jackson got had little to do with losing to the Clippers in the playoffs. I'm not a fan of Mark Jackson, but I thought they competed pretty well in the playoffs given what they had to work with. But that said, I don't think Jackson's "system" (such as it was) was capable of taking them to the finals either, even given this year's team. Kerr/Gentry/Adams...maybe.

[DynastySS]

Thunder will beat the Warriors in the PO. Its not
A knock on them though. I don't think they built for the PO. We're talking about the Thunder Spurs. Thunder been to the conference finals 3 of the past 4 years. The only year they didn't is when Westbrook got hurt. Spurs done went the past 3 years. Hell I think the grizzlies will take them out in the Po.

I agree. Defense doesn't translate in the playoffs very well.

[whocurrz]

If this happens, Kerr won't get 10% the hate Mjax got. You can bet on that.

It will be because of the players/injuries.

I don't think there are many warriors fans who out a major blame on Jackson for the loss against the Clippers. Only thing bad I've heard about him is how he straight up said he didn't watxh film before getting obliterated and showing no adjustments from the game before where Curry was getting trapped. Jackson got hate from the organization and certain fans because he wouldn't hire good assistants to cover his tactical shortcomings. Also he seemed to be a very off putting person to anyone who wasn't in his inner circle. Pushing away people like Jerry West and Jim Barnett. He had to be the smartest guy in the room and do things his way. He was not fired for that series, he was gone before it started and it was being reported that the only thing that could save his job was winning the NBA finals.

[thunderup_0_35]

Thunder will beat the Warriors in the PO. Its not
A knock on them though. I don't think they built for the PO. We're talking about the Thunder Spurs. Thunder been to the conference finals 3 of the past 4 years. The only year they didn't is when Westbrook got hurt. Spurs done went the past 3 years. Hell I think the grizzlies will take them out in the Po.

I agree. Defense doesn't translate in the playoffs very well.

Your not the only team that plays defense that is number one. There's also different type of defense. Yall play smart sound defense, apposed to the Grizzlies who play gritty defense. That's more PO bound. Also you guys offense doesn't translate. Normally the team with the 2 better players with experience wins right? Don't get offensive everybody has to prove them self in the PO. As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

[PaulieWal]

As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

OKC could very well win the title from the 8th seed because KD and GOATbrook are that good but that's a silly comment. They are the #1 seed in a brutal West for a reason. The disrespect is real lol.

[DynastySS]

Thunder will beat the Warriors in the PO. Its not
A knock on them though. I don't think they built for the PO. We're talking about the Thunder Spurs. Thunder been to the conference finals 3 of the past 4 years. The only year they didn't is when Westbrook got hurt. Spurs done went the past 3 years. Hell I think the grizzlies will take them out in the Po.

I agree. Defense doesn't translate in the playoffs very well.

Your not the only team that plays defense that is number one. There's also different type of defense. Yall play smart sound defense, apposed to the Grizzlies who play gritty defense. That's more PO bound. Also you guys offense doesn't translate. Normally the team with the 2 better players with experience wins right? Don't get offensive everybody has to prove them self in the PO. As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

Half of this doesn't make sense to me, and it isn't just the grammar. There are multiple first ranked defenses?

And when do 5th best points in the paint not translate?

[The4thHorseman]

Does the OP actually think that there is more than two answers to his question???

"very" and "extremely" are the only answers

[jackwindham]

As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

There's no shame in losing to another playoffs team. There's a reason why they were in the post season. They won a lot of games. I can understand feeling a little bit of shame when a contender loses to one of the bottom feeding teams. Warriors are far from the bottom.

[Atmanne]

The Spurs at their peak weren't as good as this Warriors team; the Thunder at their peak wasn't as good as this Warriors team; Why should the Warriors cower in fear of the inferior versions of these two teams?

Did you just say Golden State is better then one of the greatest teams in NBA history & the most dominant team since the 00-01 Lakers?

I don't even know what to say..........

Like I said, the Warriors are playing at a level that hasn't been matched since the very best season of the Jordan/Pippen/Rodman Bulls.

Could the Warriors lose every game from here on out and miss the playoffs? Sure it certainly has pretty close to zero percent chance of happening but it isn't inconceivable. That still doesn't change the statistically supported fact that the Warriors in the first half of this season have played better than the Spurs ever have in the Tim Duncan era.

There are clear issues with comparing parts of seasons with full seasons. I see it all the time, even from the alleged experts (ex: http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/andr ... ron-james/), but it doesn't exactly make for sound analysis.

There may very well have been a number of teams who've been as dominant as the Warriors through a 40 game stretch, whether at the beginning of the season, end, or somewhere in the middle. If they're still steamrolling everyone come April, you'll have a point.

[NBAfan3024]

Thunder will beat the Warriors in the PO. Its not
A knock on them though. I don't think they built for the PO. We're talking about the Thunder Spurs. Thunder been to the conference finals 3 of the past 4 years. The only year they didn't is when Westbrook got hurt. Spurs done went the past 3 years. Hell I think the grizzlies will take them out in the Po.

I agree. Defense doesn't translate in the playoffs very well.

Your not the only team that plays defense that is number one. There's also different type of defense. Yall play smart sound defense, apposed to the Grizzlies who play gritty defense. That's more PO bound. Also you guys offense doesn't translate. Normally the team with the 2 better players with experience wins right? Don't get offensive everybody has to prove them self in the PO. As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

I would of been ashamed posting such a thing if I was you...

[drat456]

Thunder will beat the Warriors in the PO. Its not
A knock on them though. I don't think they built for the PO. We're talking about the Thunder Spurs. Thunder been to the conference finals 3 of the past 4 years. The only year they didn't is when Westbrook got hurt. Spurs done went the past 3 years. Hell I think the grizzlies will take them out in the Po.

I agree. Defense doesn't translate in the playoffs very well.

Your not the only team that plays defense that is number one. There's also different type of defense. Yall play smart sound defense, apposed to the Grizzlies who play gritty defense. That's more PO bound. Also you guys offense doesn't translate. Normally the team with the 2 better players with experience wins right? Don't get offensive everybody has to prove them self in the PO. As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

Yeah gritty defenses win championships only. That's why the spurs haven't won a championship.

[drat456]

I agree. Defense doesn't translate in the playoffs very well.

Your not the only team that plays defense that is number one. There's also different type of defense. Yall play smart sound defense, apposed to the Grizzlies who play gritty defense. That's more PO bound. Also you guys offense doesn't translate. Normally the team with the 2 better players with experience wins right? Don't get offensive everybody has to prove them self in the PO. As a Thunder fan I would be ashamed to lose to the Warriors.

I would of been ashamed posting such a thing if I was you...

Lmao so much this!

[Boarder Patrol]

I'd probably slightly favor GSW over OKC at this point, and slightly favor SAS over GSW.

[suntzuballin]

That would be fantastic!