The Closers

[Natebishop3]

Can't believe I'm saying this but the Spurs aren't looking good. Had some injuries early on, but Parker's sudden decline is something to keep our eyes on.

The decline of Parker and Manu has been crippling. Surprisingly, old man Duncan is still going strong.

 

[bulls_with_booz]

Their run is likely done unless their role guys like Mills, Diaw and Belinelli go off in the playoffs again. If that happens then they may just get a 6th. There is seriously no way to beat that team when every shot they get is open.

Kind of like Memphis. if they get hot, they can beat anyone.

 

[bulls_with_booz]

The decline of Parker and Manu has been crippling. Surprisingly, old man Duncan is still going strong.

Parker fell off a cliff and I did not see it coming at all. He was never good on defense but his defense this year is the worst I've seen from a starting point guard.

 

[Natebishop3]

Parker fell off a cliff and I did not see it coming at all. He was never good on defense but his defense this year is the worst I've seen from a starting point guard.

He was so big for them last year in the playoffs. If he's nearing retirement, I could see them getting swept.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Worst case scenario is we get the spurs or thunder in the first round.

Oklahoma City is irrelevant. Westbrook will run out of gas and/or will to cooperate if and when Durant comes back. San Antonio will be tough, as usual.

 

[riverman]

The run and gun teams like OKC aren't going to be able to dictate pace in the playoffs. Game slows down. I wouldn't sleep on the Spurs come playoff time. The Blazers are also better this season than last season. We're looking to be full strength come playoff time and we win in a variety of ways. I don't think anybody in the west wants to face the Blazers early either

 

[KingSpeed]

We went 2-2 last year against the Thunder, and this is a better team. What makes you think they're better than us?

We haven't played OKC with Durant this year and 2 of our wins against them were nail biters. Fun nail biters though. When healthy, this OKC team is much deeper than last year.

 

[Draco]

So without Wes who is in our small ball unit now? Gee gives us similar defense or CJ gives us similar 3 point shooting.

It'll probably end up being Blake.