2016 NBA Playoffs WESTERN Conference Discussion

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  1. alam1108

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    We might be watching the end of the Pop/Duncan/Manu/Parker era in San Antonio and its one hell of a spanking by OKC. OKC are just clicking right now and if that continues onto next series, we are in for some entertaining basketball. But will the 2 be able to beat the 3?
     
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    Spurs creeping back in. down to 17
     
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    Well... that went to crapper, indeed.

    I fully expect Tim and Manu to retire.
     
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  5. alam1108

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    Wow, down to 13 now.
     
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    OKC trying their best to choke this away LOL. Come on man
     
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    Spurs almost had that comeback. Until Tim duncan with that "I think I can" dunk attempt. That ended the spurs run. Duncan I believe will most likely retire. Dude is done. Great career
     
    ThizGuy83, May 12, 2016
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    Kind of fitting that the two best players of this generation go out the same season. Both of their tanks are on E. As for the Spurs they still have two of the best players in the game. They'll be fine.
     
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    Duncan scored 8.

    Kobe scored 60.

    Just sayin.
     
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    Duncan scored 19 and played in a meaningful game. Would've rather gone out like that. Not to take anything away from Kobe.
     
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    I'm shocked at how this series ended, but at the same time I'm not. Guys on OKC stepped up out of nowhere, like Adams, he's been huge. ESPN pointed out before the game that the Thunder haven't been healthy for 3 years, and when they are they make the WCF, and it's true. They've had key injuries to Westbrook, Durant, and Ibaka since 2013 and I think we have brushed that off too much, clearly. 2 of the best 5 players in the league on the same team will get you far.

    As for the Spurs, I would imagine, or at least I'd hope that this is it for Duncan, and Ginobili. The Spurs will go on and even though they will miss that it factor that both of those guys brought, they have already gotten replacements in Leonard and Aldridge, and they still have Parker for a little while longer. I don't doubt their ability to add some pieces and stay right in the mix. In the end the Spurs got old real quick, and the Thunder's size was an issue, bad matchup. I think the Warriors are a bad matchup for the Thunder, but I'm looking forward to that, should be interesting.
     
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    Spurs are done unless they make major changes .. like getting a younger guard who can penetrate and create looks at a elite level ( and relegate Parker on the bench).

    I still think LMA isn't 2nd option material on a championship team ( barely moves offensively , can't pass , too many midrange shots)

    Leonard will get better
     
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    Lol @ the Spurs being done. Aldridge is still argurably the top power forward in the game. Leonard is a top five player. They have to make some changes, but I'd love to be in their position.
     
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    Thunder were just too athletic for the spurs. Bad match up for the spurs.
     
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    Done winning titles ... You won 67 games but lost in the 2nd round to a talented but a flawed team WITH HCA

    They need to make changes and get younger ... 2nd year in a row they lost to an inferior team ... which was athletic though

    Green >>>>>>>>>> LMA by a longshot
     
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    As the Clippers were and the Warriors would be ....
     
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    There's a chance they reduce about 200 years of age off their roster this off-season, and then sign some fresh meat. They are in good shape with solid talent for the foreseeable future though.

    spurs roster.png
     
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    When did I say they didn't need to make changes? Green is not that much better than Aldridge. Defensively yes, but it's no contested who is more skilled and better overall offensively. Aldridge also has the ability to carry a team like he did in Portland. He along with Lillard carried that team to the postseason twice. He may not be a legit number one guy, but if you don't think he's a number two then that's just ridiculous. They lost to a team that's clicking on all cylinders and has two alpha males on their team. No shame in that.
     
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  19. RasAlgethi

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    OKC just did the warriors a huge favor. Warriors will beat them in 5. Easier match up for them than the Spurs.
     
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    The Spurs are actually a bit easier matchup because they don't have an attacking guard like Westbrook who is gonna be going at Steph on that hobbled knee of his. They could also be without Bogut which really hurt against Adams and Kanter. They completely changed this series. Golden State struggled with Portland and now they're facing an OKC team that is just on fire right now. No chance this series doesn't go 7.
     
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