Game 1 - Spurs Vs lakers

tha_rock220 · Post #141 » by **tha_rock220** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:57 am

Well, you blew one chance to get HCA. I think you showed tonight that you're capable of beating the Lakers with no rest. Hopefully the team doesn't take too big a hit mentally which I can't see happening to the Spurs. Ginobili needs to be more under control. A huge to late and an awful 3 going for the win.

Blame Rasho · Post #142 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:58 am

It is just one game... I don't think we are ready to jump off the bridge. This loss is just the same as a loss by 20 points.

johnnyjohnnyjohnny · Post #143 » by **johnnyjohnnyjohnny** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:03 am

SMRattler wrote:But Manu was terrible. He needs to stop having these games already. He seems to have two in each series so far this year. Not like him.

I don't mind Manu having a bad shooting game, but a bad decision making game annoys me greatly. Stupid turnovers and bad shot selection basically gift wraps the game for the opponents.

I hope that we do not play so much small ball in Game 2. I think we are a much better team when Duncan and KT are on the court, and of late Oberto has been playing especially well. I thought he had a really good start to the game. I also thought Horry defended Odom rather well. I don't understand why we played so much small ball, tonight. Was Pop trying to rest the bigs?

Sports_1140 · Post #144 » by **Sports_1140** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:03 am

But you guys arent taking into account.

When phil jackson wins game 1 of ANY play off series he is
40-0 in that series. that means that they will win the series. Unless somehow out of all 40-0 series you guys will be the first. Which I doubt.

God i CANT STAND to see the lakers in the finals. So sickening.

eagles nut · Post #145 » by **eagles nut** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:06 am

"I think you showed tonight that you're capable of beating the Lakers with no rest."

From what I've seen, the team that just played usually has an advantage over a team that had a layoff. The Lakers were clearly out of sync in the first half and guys like Fisher and Odom were out of rhythm all game. One could argue that maybe fatigue was a factor for the Spurs in the second half but it's not like they played last night. A one day rest should be enough for any team.

Ballings7 · Post #146 » by **Ballings7** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:08 am

I was surprised Horry didn't play more, he should have and I expect him to next game

Finley has to be pretty reliable and get going

Blame Rasho · Post #147 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:08 am

eagles nut wrote:"I think you showed tonight that you're capable of beating the Lakers with no rest."

From what I've seen, the team that just played usually has an advantage over a team that had a layoff. The Lakers were clearly out of sync in the first half and guys like Fisher and Odom were out of rhythm all game. One could argue that maybe fatigue was a factor for the Spurs in the second half but it's not like they played last night. A one day rest should be enough for any team.

Um ok...

we lost... simple as that.

SMRattler · Post #148 » by **SMRattler** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:11 am

If we get a lead in game 2 and finish them off, we'll be 1-1 going home... I like our chances in that situation.

This Lakers team has no three-peating Shaq, and it's not a Bulls team with Jordan either. That's what Phil had the last 40 times he was up 1-0.

Now, a 2-0 lead, we came back against the Hornets. I wouldn't want that one with the Lakers.

tha_rock220 · Post #149 » by **tha_rock220** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:12 am

Sports_1140 wrote:But you guys arent taking into account.

When phil jackson wins game 1 of ANY play off series he is
40-0 in that series. that means that they will win the series. Unless somehow out of all 40-0 series you guys will be the first. Which I doubt.

God i CANT STAND to see the lakers in the finals. So sickening.

Well all 40 of those series were with different teams than he was coaching tonight. The Spurs still have a chance to take home court advantage.

Sportfan · Post #150 » by **Sportfan** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:21 am

tha_rock220 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Well all 40 of those series were with different teams than he was coaching tonight. The Spurs still have a chance to take home court advantage.

Factually incorrect.. Phil has won 2 series this year with the same team he was coaching tonight after winning game 1.

UDRIH14 · Post #151 » by **UDRIH14** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:22 am

dude when pop tries to outcoached himself, thats when we have problems

SMRattler · Post #152 » by **SMRattler** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:24 am

Sportfan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
Factually incorrect.. Phil has won 2 series this year with the same team he was coaching tonight after winning game 1.

Ok, so, he's 2-0 in series after leading 1-0. I wouldn't run to Vegas and bet your house.

rhp1990 · Post #153 » by **rhp1990** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:31 am

SMRattler wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Ok, so, he's 2-0 in series after leading 1-0. I wouldn't run to Vegas and bet your house.

i would if they promise me the lakers big 3 are going to be healthy.

Sports_1140 · Post #154 » by **Sports_1140** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:33 am

I dont knwo where your getting your stats but there was just a thing i read that said he is 40-0 AFTER WINNING GAME 1 in any play off series in his career.... NOT 2-0

rhp1990 · Post #155 » by **rhp1990** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:35 am

Sports_1140 wrote:I dont knwo where your getting your stats but there was just a thing i read that said he is 40-0 AFTER WINNING GAME 1 in any play off series in his career.... NOT 2-0

he was replying to the poster who said he hasnt done it with this squad...

Sports_1140 · Post #156 » by **Sports_1140** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:36 am

Here you go..

Best-case Lakers scenario

The Lakers play like they're rested and ready. The Spurs look tired and fatigued. Game 1 is a blowout, and the Lakers have this stat on their side: Phil Jackson is 40-0 in series in which his teams win Game 1.

heres the link to.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-bre ... 0951.story

Blame Rasho · Post #157 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:36 am

Sports_1140 wrote:I dont knwo where your getting your stats but there was just a thing i read that said he is 40-0 AFTER WINNING GAME 1 in any play off series in his career.... NOT 2-0

Hate to tell you but that mean nothing...

It is stupid to think what happens in the past( with other teams) has any impact on this series.

Sports_1140 · Post #158 » by **Sports_1140** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:37 am

So? I dont get your point do you thinkn everyone of his teams were EXACTLY THE SAME? when he won each of those series?

Dont think so. 40-0 no matter what is NOT a good stat to go against.

Sports_1140 · Post #159 » by **Sports_1140** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:38 am

I dont normally think like that but if something is 40-0 thats a PRETTY HUGE stat to look past. if it was 5-0 or something maybe thats a different story.

lukeridenour · Post #160 » by **lukeridenour** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:39 am

tough lost, we'll be well rested at least for the next one. if we sustained the same energy 1st-3rd this game would have been ours.