Blazers vs Spurs

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  1. fumanchu

    fumanchu Active Member

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    How do we deal with Tony Parker? I expect to see lots of Batum on Tony. His length could pose problems.

    I would also like to see Wes guard Ginoboli quite often. Wes had the perfect warm up against Harden. Harden and Ginoboli are very similar players.

    Aldridge vs Duncan could be a wash. Lamarcus should put up the better stats, but Timmy will still make an impact elsewhere.

    The center position could be in our favor. Thank god San Antonio has no one near Dwight Howard.

    We match up so well with the Spurs. This series is winnable.

    That said, home court will be the difference in the series I think. I see the Spurs winning in seven. But if anyone can derail the Spurs it will be us.

    Go Blazers!!
     
  2. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    Ya we should see Batum on Parker.
     
  3. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    How many times do Batum and Parker go out to dinner together during this series? Over under is set at 3, taking all bets!
     
  4. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    The worst bench in the NBA vs the best bench in the NBA

    Big advantage for the Spurs in that area
     
  5. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Batum on Parker means Lillard on Danny Green, with Matthews on Kawhi? Hmm...

    I think at least for game 1 we'll see how straight up matchups work out.
     
  6. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Can't wait to watch Rolo/LA guard Duncan!

    I think we have the tools to make him a non factor. IMO spurs have to win this series with their role players, which is highly possible.
     
  7. BLAZER PROPHET

    BLAZER PROPHET Well-Known Member

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    Agreed.

    SA's bench and how well Pops manages them is scary good.
     
  8. RoyToy

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    Sounds like Blazers are flying out tonight. Crazy how quick all these decisions are made.
     
  10. Rz4k

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    Splitter > Lopez for whoever said the C matchup will be to their favor; Spurs get swept by Dallas without his D on Dirk, and I think he'll give Aldridge fits as well. Although he's listed as our starting C, Splitter plays PF on D. However, LA will annihilate whatever Duncan/Splitter combined provide on offense anyway.
     
  11. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    Yes I want Batum on Parker and Wes on Leonard/Ginobli. I would like to stick Lillard on Green that way he shouldnt have to expand to much energy on someone who is mainly just a 3 point threat. I think we did well on Howard and didnt double him too much which means we stayed with the 3 point shooters. No one on the Spurs front court really commands a double so we just need to watch out for Parker and Ginobli penetration and make sure we get back on any shooters out there when they kick it out.
     
  12. RoyToy

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    We'll have to disagree on Splitter > Lopez

    Lopez held his own going against the twin towers in Howard and Asik. He's been big all year and quite frankly is underrated by other teams

    He has the size advantage in this series and won't be battling Dwight Howard anymore. He has a chance to have a big series imo.

    That's assuming the Blazers aren't forced to play small ball.
     
  13. Rz4k

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    Aight, we'll agree to disagree. As I said, Lopez will be guarded by Duncan most of this series, and one-on-one in the post Duncan is a far better defender than Howard (lengthier too). Howard is such a defensive presence due to his athleticism and mobility, but as a rim defender he's above average at best. Asik is a closer comparison to Duncan on D, while Howard is more like Splitter (only Splitter is taller and lengthier as well).

    Anywho, final prediction is Spurs in 6. The first two games will be very telling; Blazers take Game 1 and they become favorites.
     
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    I would like to see a combination of Wes/Batum guarding Tony Parker throughout the series.
     
  15. Rhal

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    Containing Parker without leaving 3 point shooters wide open will be a big part of this series.
     
  16. BigGameDamian

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    Anyone think we could see Víctor Claver in this series?
     
  17. KeepOnRollin

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    Nope but if he was on the Spurs we would.
     
  18. TBpup

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    It's odd to talk about a guy who was inactive the series before but Claver is exactly the type of player who could make a difference against the Spurs. San Antonio goes small a lot and you have to have players who are mobile, can defend, rebound and handle the ball a bit to match up against them. Claver is perfect for that....although he hasn't played in a long time and would be very rusty.

    :matrix:
     
  19. BigGameDamian

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    I think this could be a good series for Claver.
     
  20. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    This is going to be an amazing series, and I expect a much more respectful rivalry with the Spurs fans.
     

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