Who do we want: comparing the Mavs and Spurs

[Natebishop3]

I wanted to take a closer look at these two teams and how we have performed against them.

Spurs:
2-2 in 2013/2014 (no Aldridge in the two losses)
2-1 in 2012/2013

Dame:
25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 7-16 shooting and 3-8 from three
21 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 6-16 shooting and 1-5 from three
31 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 13-21 shooting and 1-3 from three
23 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 9-22 shooting and 2-7 from three

Totals: 25 ppg, 5.25 rebounds, 6.25 assists, 46.6% shooting & 30% from three.

LA:
24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 11-17 shooting
26 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 11-22 shooting

Totals: 25 ppg, 10 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 56% shooting

Mavs:
1-2 in 2013/2014
1-3 in 2012/2013

Dame:
10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3-10 shooting and 1-6 from three
14 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 3-8 shooting and 2-6 from three
32 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 9-18 shooting and 5-9 from three

Totals: 18.6 ppg, 3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 41.6% shooting & 38% from three.

LA:
30 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 13-28 shooting
30 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 11-18 shooting
19 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 7-16 shooting

Totals: 26.3 ppg, 14 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 50% shooting.

 

[Strenuus]

Didn't technically LA play once and get hurt in the 3rd quarter?

Regardless... I think I'd want the Mavs, only because of HCA. Though, we do match up great against the Spurs. So to me, it's a win win. Bring it on!

 

[Natebishop3]

Didn't technically LA play once and get hurt in the 3rd quarter?

Regardless... I think I'd want the Mavs, only because of HCA. Though, we do match up great against the Spurs. So to me, it's a win win. Bring it on!

This team can win on the road. I think if you look at the numbers, LA plays well against either team but Dame really struggles against Dallas. At this point I would rather play the Spurs because I really hate facing Dirk. I want nothing to do with that team. They're a pain in the ass, they have really good perimeter players and I'm tired of watching Mo get burned.

 

[THE HCP]

I will gladly play the mavs and NOT the spurs thankyou!


Sent from my baller ass iPhone 5S...... FAMS!

 

[Natebishop3]

I will gladly play the mavs and NOT the spurs thankyou!


Sent from my baller ass iPhone 5S...... FAMS!

You mean the team that has pushed the #1 team in the league to 7 games? Yeah, no thanks.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

You mean the team that has pushed the #1 team in the league to 7 games? Yeah, no thanks.

They would be drained emotionally and physically though. Especially with the old legs on that team.

SA would be drained but they're too level headed mentally to be bothered.

 

[Natebishop3]

They would be drained emotionally and physically though. Especially with the old legs on that team.

SA would be drained but they're too level headed mentally to be bothered.

I look at it that Dallas has pushed them to seven, and we're a better offensive team than Dallas. I see Dallas as having exposed San Antonio, and now we can capitalize.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I look at it that Dallas has pushed them to seven, and we're a better offensive team than Dallas. I see Dallas as having exposed San Antonio, and now we can capitalize.

To beat SA I feel our bench would have to play decently on a consistent basis. To beat Dallas they just need to hold leads. I still think we beat both but give me the easier route every time.

 

[Natebishop3]

To beat SA I feel our bench would have to play decently on a consistent basis. To beat Dallas they just need to hold leads. I still think we beat both but give me the easier route every time.

The thing is, outside of that one blowout that we had on their floor, we've played like complete shit against that team.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

The thing is, outside of that one blowout that we had on their floor, we've played like complete shit against that team.

Regular season means nothing at this point. Lillard has elevated his game for the playoffs and LA in his hometown is lethal.

 

[Natebishop3]

Regular season means nothing at this point. Lillard has elevated his game for the playoffs and LA in his hometown is lethal.

I disagree that regular season means nothing. The three prior series that we had before this one with the rockets were against teams that we had not done very well against. Obviously this is a different team, but we have to be mindful of how we matchup against an opponent. Dame has played significantly better against San Antonio. He has not done well against Dallas over the past two seasons.

 

[KingSpeed]

Dirk is 4-0 in Game 7s. I'll take either team. LaMarcus plays well against Spurs. Dame won't struggle against Mavs. He's on a higher level right now. We went on huge runs against Dallas in the reg season. We led by 38 I'm one game and in another, we came back from a 30 point deficit to lead by 7. I prefer Dallas.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Remember when we played the Spurs in the WCF (I know it was a long time ago) and the centers just outquicked Sabonis? That is how we can beat the Spurs in a 7 game series, particularly if they already have tired legs.

 

[Natebishop3]

Remember when we played the Spurs in the WCF (I know it was a long time ago) and the centers just outquicked Sabonis? That is how we can beat the Spurs in a 7 game series, particularly if they already have tired legs.

Exactly. This Spurs team is extremely beatable.

 

[maxiep]

Never underestimate a team coached by Gregg Popovich.

I want Dallas.

 

[illmatic99]

Thought this through this morning. I want HCA- so Dallas it is.

Carlisle is no slouch, btw. Dude has coached circles around Pop for much of this series. But after this emotional high we will be getting off of, I don't want us to go into SA and get plastered in the first two games.

 

[magnifier661]

Thought this through this morning. I want HCA- so Dallas it is.

Carlisle is no slouch, btw. Dude has coached circles around Pop for much of this series. But after this emotional high we will be getting off of, I don't want us to go into SA and get plastered in the first two games.

See I look at this much different. Whomever is coming out with a win on the sas vs dal series will be emotionally high. Ours may start to fade with the extra time off.

We may come out flat in the first game and I would much rather it be on the road. Losing game 1 on the road is much better than losing game one at home.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

See I look at this much different. Whomever is coming out with a win on the sas vs dal series will be emotionally high. Ours may start to fade with the extra time off.

We may come out flat in the first game and I would much rather it be on the road. Losing game 1 on the road is much better than losing game one at home.

Agree, I think the road team with confidence can take one. The pressure is on the spurs. Pop is a hell of a coach but the Spurs aren't invincible.

 

[H.C.]

I don't see how anyone thinking logical can "want" the spurs. How many times have they been in this spot before? I believe no spur averaged over 30mpg during the regular season. They're not tired.
The Spurs vs Mavs series is a series that the teams know each other extremely well. It's a huge rivalry. How many times has dirk and Duncan played each other over the past... what.. 15+years?(I'm not looking up the actual number of years/games)

Not to mention the Spurs took the Heat to the brink last year and if not for ray allen hitting a 3 to save bronbron the Spurs win the championship.
If not for Duncan missing a wide open layup they win the championship again.!...
Cannot want the spurs logically.

Then looking at the matchup. Parker will give lillard fits. Ginoblli also... And you can't put wes/Batum on parker because who will Lillard guard? Kawaii? Riiight.. mouse in the house right there.............

Dallas will double Aldridge they showed in the regular season. And Calderon is far from the offensive player parker is. so Lillard while he got burnt by him in the regular season.. Still not the pain in the ass Parker would be...

Mavs please. I would give anything if the Blazers can avoid the Spurs. I'm sure any team in the NBA behind closed doors believes the same thing...

 

[HailBlazers]

Logic doesn't come in to a Blazer Maniacs Mind

Bring on the best.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't see how anyone thinking logical can "want" the spurs. How many times have they been in this spot before? I believe no spur averaged over 30mpg during the regular season. They're not tired.
The Spurs vs Mavs series is a series that the teams know each other extremely well. It's a huge rivalry. How many times has dirk and Duncan played each other over the past... what.. 15+years?(I'm not looking up the actual number of years/games)

Not to mention the Spurs took the Heat to the brink last year and if not for ray allen hitting a 3 to save bronbron the Spurs win the championship.
If not for Duncan missing a wide open layup they win the championship again.!...
Cannot want the spurs logically.

Then looking at the matchup. Parker will give lillard fits. Ginoblli also... And you can't put wes/Batum on parker because who will Lillard guard? Kawaii? Riiight.. mouse in the house right there.............

Dallas will double Aldridge they showed in the regular season. And Calderon is far from the offensive player parker is. so Lillard while he got burnt by him in the regular season.. Still not the pain in the ass Parker would be...

Mavs please. I would give anything if the Blazers can avoid the Spurs. I'm sure any team in the NBA behind closed doors believes the same thing...

Well I hope we get the spurs for different reasons.

1.) we actually match up better with the spurs

2.) we play better being the under dog

3.) I firmly believe game 1 for us will be a flat game and would rather lose game one on the road than at home.

4.) whomever comes out of the Dallas vs Sas series will be motivated.

5.). Spurs are a great team, but they've proven they can lose with HCA, I.E. Memphis series.

6.) Aldridge loves to play against Duncan and most likely pop will play Aldridge in single coverage as well

7.) Dallas will double Aldridge, like you said, and I don't think Aldridge is ready to be the player to pass out of the double like most dominant big man do.

8.) Carlisle will know everything stotts plays. He will have the upper hand.

 

[HailBlazers]

Well I hope we get the spurs for different reasons.

1.) we actually match up better with the spurs

2.) we play better being the under dog

3.) I firmly believe game 1 for us will be a flat game and would rather lose game one on the road than at home.

4.) whomever comes out of the Dallas vs Sas series will be motivated.

5.). Spurs are a great team, but they've proven they can lose with HCA, I.E. Memphis series.

6.) Aldridge loves to play against Duncan and most likely pop will play Aldridge in single coverage as well

7.) Dallas will double Aldridge, like you said, and I don't think Aldridge is ready to be the player to pass out of the double like most dominant big man do.

8.) Carlisle will know everything stotts plays. He will have the upper hand.

Now that's logic I can get on board with. Repped.

 

[Schilly]

Both teams are about as successful on the road as they are at home. The difference is San Antonio was 30-11 on the road compared to Dallas at 23-18 on the road.

 

[tlongII]

I want home court so Dallas.

 

[tlongII]

It will be the Spurs though.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Fuck if its the spurs we will have all of TShlongs trollees in here

 

[BigGameDamian]

Dirk is 4-0 in Game 7s. I'll take either team. LaMarcus plays well against Spurs. Dame won't struggle against Mavs. He's on a higher level right now. We went on huge runs against Dallas in the reg season. We led by 38 I'm one game and in another, we came back from a 30 point deficit to lead by 7. I prefer Dallas.

I agree, I prefer Dallas. Also Aldridge and Dirk would be fun to watch as there playing styles are very similar. Not to mention Stotts vs. Carlisle. It's always fun to see Mark Cubans Facial expressions when he's loosing.

 

[H.C.]

Well I hope we get the spurs for different reasons.

1.) we actually match up better with the spurs

2.) we play better being the under dog

3.) I firmly believe game 1 for us will be a flat game and would rather lose game one on the road than at home.

4.) whomever comes out of the Dallas vs Sas series will be motivated.

5.). Spurs are a great team, but they've proven they can lose with HCA, I.E. Memphis series.

6.) Aldridge loves to play against Duncan and most likely pop will play Aldridge in single coverage as well

7.) Dallas will double Aldridge, like you said, and I don't think Aldridge is ready to be the player to pass out of the double like most dominant big man do.

8.) Carlisle will know everything stotts plays. He will have the upper hand.

Well I hope we get the spurs for different reasons.

1.) we actually match up better with the spurs

2.) we play better being the under dog

3.) I firmly believe game 1 for us will be a flat game and would rather lose game one on the road than at home.

4.) whomever comes out of the Dallas vs Sas series will be motivated.

5.). Spurs are a great team, but they've proven they can lose with HCA, I.E. Memphis series.

6.) Aldridge loves to play against Duncan and most likely pop will play Aldridge in single coverage as well

7.) Dallas will double Aldridge, like you said, and I don't think Aldridge is ready to be the player to pass out of the double like most dominant big man do.

8.) Carlisle will know everything stotts plays. He will have the upper hand.

Some of your points I can see. but.

1 - Lillard won't shoot 45% from three against the spurs with all the screens he will have to fight through guarding parker.
(When Danny green isn't in the game.)
2 - If the Spurs can force Stotts to pull Lopez and go small ball I believe the Spurs have a huge advantage in small ball. Mo is obviously hurting playing through it but he's the Blazers only real "small ball sub"
3 - I don't think the spurs are mental enough to not throw multiple looks @ Aldridge to prevent him from going off like he did against the Rockets.
4 - Memphis series was 4? years ago? Spurs are a different animal now. I remember watching the spurs come back from 24 down @ halftime against the Clippers. Acting like it was nothing. But I also remember watching the meltdown the Spurs had against OKC being up 2-0.
5 - Pop is arguable the best coach in the NBA.


I think Wesley matches up better with Ellis than he does with Ginobli.
I think Batum has a huge advantage against anyone the Mavs can throw @ Batum.
I think Lopez would eat the Mavs for dinner. Blair/Dalembert/Dirk/Marion boxing out lopez? ha. Give me that every day all day and twice on sunday.
Aldridge/Batum play dirk decently. But Dirk is Dirk.. He's one of those players you hate, but respect.
No one on the Mavs can guard Lillard or even slow him remotely.
Carlisle knows stotts, but stotts knows Carlisle.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Some of your points I can see. but.

1 - Lillard won't shoot 45% from three against the spurs with all the screens he will have to fight through guarding parker.
(When Danny green isn't in the game.)
2 - If the Spurs can force Stotts to pull Lopez and go small ball I believe the Spurs have a huge advantage in small ball. Mo is obviously hurting playing through it but he's the Blazers only real "small ball sub"
3 - I don't think the spurs are mental enough to not throw multiple looks @ Aldridge to prevent him from going off like he did against the Rockets.
4 - Memphis series was 4? years ago? Spurs are a different animal now. I remember watching the spurs come back from 24 down @ halftime against the Clippers. Acting like it was nothing. But I also remember watching the meltdown the Spurs had against OKC being up 2-0.
5 - Pop is arguable the best coach in the NBA.


I think Wesley matches up better with Ellis than he does with Ginobli.
I think Batum has a huge advantage against anyone the Mavs can throw @ Batum.
I think Lopez would eat the Mavs for dinner. Blair/Dalembert/Dirk/Marion boxing out lopez? ha. Give me that every day all day and twice on sunday.
Aldridge/Batum play dirk decently. But Dirk is Dirk.. He's one of those players you hate, but respect.
No one on the Mavs can guard Lillard or even slow him remotely.
Carlisle knows stotts, but stotts knows Carlisle.

A lot of truth in here but on the other side we can play the Spurs straight up effectively unlike the Rockets. We don't have to cheat over and try to strip/double their center because he is so dominant, LA will get to rest in a way on defense because Splitter isn't much of a threat down low (Assuming we put Lopez on Duncan), and we are ready on defense for what the Spurs are about to throw because we've dealt with a ton of high screens and penetration by guards for 6 games plus if we can force Harden to his right we sure as hell can force Manu to his.

 

[riverman]

Doesn't matter much which team we play between those two, if I have to choose I'm going Mavs because Stotts really knows that team. Anyone think it was possible to have a Wizards-Blazers finals?