Who do we want: comparing the Mavs and Spurs

[LuckyShot]

I had a huge, long post, but I deleted it because I realized 'ain't nobody got time for dat.' Basically, I think a matchup with SA would showcase some great basketball, and I feel like we have a decent chance if we can keep our heads in the game and match their intensity. I think a matchup with Dallas would be a dogfight very similar to what we just experienced with the Rockets because Dallas is another team that is very similar to us offensively and defensively. I'm not sure I can take another series like that, so I start leaning towards wanting SA. Then you realize SA didn't finish with the top record for nothing, and they've been here before. I don't know what to think. We seem to play up or down to our competition, so either way it will be tough.

 

[damianlillard]

spurs simply because we have a advantage everywhere

 

[EGame]

spurs simply because we have a advantage everywhere

The thing that worries me most about the Spurs that I dont about the Mavs is the floor spacing and they have a lot of 3 point shooters. Green, Diaw, Mills, Bonner (if hes even playing i havent noticed lol), Ginobli. When Parker or Ginobli penetrate we need to make sure we are covering the 3 point shooters. My ideal defensive scheme is having Batum on Parker like we normally do and Wes on Ginobli and having Lillard on Leonard/Green.

 

[RoyToy]

I feel like Lillard and Aldridge match up better with San Antonio. It all starts with them two having big games.

 

[RoyToy]

Best way to hide Lillard's defense could be putting him on Danny Green.

Calderon/Ellis will pick and roll him to death, and Marion can post Lillard easy

Guarding Parker is ridiculously hard, so put Matthews or Batum on him. The other can guard Leonard.

Green is primarily a 3pt shooter so he won't hurt Lillard in the post, and he won't really take him off the dribble, either.

And Mo and Patty can take turns playing horrible defense on each other. I think Harris would own Mo.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Best way to hide Lillard's defense could be putting him on Danny Green.

Calderon/Ellis will pick and roll him to death, and Marion can post Lillard easy

Guarding Parker is ridiculously hard, so put Matthews or Batum on him. The other can guard Leonard.

Green is primarily a 3pt shooter so he won't hurt Lillard in the post, and he won't really take him off the dribble, either.

And Mo and Patty can take turns playing horrible defense on each other. I think Harris would own Mo.

This season, not so much. He has regressed this season.

 

[magnifier661]

I do agree facing the spurs is a daunting task, but this is house money guys... Seriously, we did what others said was impossible for us to do. I think we have a great shot at beating the spurs, and if we do, it's going to condition us to be a great team.

If we face Dallas and win the series, many will discount the series win as a fluke, since it wasn't against the real #1 team in the league.

If we beat the spurs, all doubters will change their tune. A series win over the spurs will give us the confidence we need to win the next round and maybe the finals.

 

[blue9]

Spurs.
I simply can't root for the Mavs over the Spurs.
Plus, you gotta beat the best to be the best.
Plus other points others have already made.

 

[magnifier661]

Spurs.
I simply can't root for the Mavs over the Spurs.
Plus, you gotta beat the best to be the best.
Plus other points others have already made.

I agree... To be the best, you must beat the best. Every champ has done it and we are in business to be champions.

If we fail to beat them, it sets a good measuring stick of what to improve on for next season.

 

[H.C.]

I agree... To be the best, you must beat the best. Every champ has done it and we are in business to be champions.

If we fail to beat them, it sets a good measuring stick of what to improve on for next season.

if the mavs beat the spurs in game 7 wouldn't they be considered better than the spurs therefore beating the mavs would be beating the best?

Best way to hide Lillard's defense could be putting him on Danny Green.

Calderon/Ellis will pick and roll him to death, and Marion can post Lillard easy

Guarding Parker is ridiculously hard, so put Matthews or Batum on him. The other can guard Leonard.

Green is primarily a 3pt shooter so he won't hurt Lillard in the post, and he won't really take him off the dribble, either.

And Mo and Patty can take turns playing horrible defense on each other. I think Harris would own Mo.

Leonard would post Lillard because the spurs would take advantage of it.
Blazers whould have to shade/double which would open up their 3 point shooters. so that's a matchup that favors Leonard.

Also I highly doubt ginobli not being in the game in a late game situation. therefore Lillard would have to guard parker. because Ginobli/leonard would attack him. Now if leonard is out in place of green. or the Spurs were able to force small ball sure.
But overall your analysis isn't complete.

This season, not so much. He has regressed this season.

it's not about guarding parker. It's about working through the 5..6...7.. screens set for him on EVERY possession. Okay maybe it's not 6 or 7. But the guy comes off a lot of screens. that's how the spurs run their offense.

 

[magnifier661]

if the mavs beat the spurs in game 7 wouldn't they be considered better than the spurs therefore beating the mavs would be beating the best?



Leonard would post Lillard because the spurs would take advantage of it.
Blazers whould have to shade/double which would open up their 3 point shooters. so that's a matchup that favors Leonard.

Also I highly doubt ginobli not being in the game in a late game situation. therefore Lillard would have to guard parker. because Ginobli/leonard would attack him. Now if leonard is out in place of green. or the Spurs were able to force small ball sure.
But overall your analysis isn't complete.

Technically yes, but the national platform no. There would be some sort of excuse that we were able to make it to the wcf. If we beat the spurs, no doubt we deserve it.

 

[RoyToy]

Leonard would post Lillard because the spurs would take advantage of it.
Blazers whould have to shade/double which would open up their 3 point shooters. so that's a matchup that favors Leonard.

Also I highly doubt ginobli not being in the game in a late game situation. therefore Lillard would have to guard parker. because Ginobli/leonard would attack him. Now if leonard is out in place of green. or the Spurs were able to force small ball sure.

But overall your analysis isn't complete.

I guess you missed the part where I clearly said put Matthews or Batum on Leonard.

Idk how you come back with Leonard posting Lillard assuming you read my entire post.

 

[KingSpeed]

Magnifier- Aldridge doesn't pass well out of the post? Huh? How did we get all those open threes all year?

 

[magnifier661]

Magnifier- Aldridge doesn't pass well out of the post? Huh? How did we get all those open threes all year?

Didn't say he doesn't pass well out of the post. I said out from extreme double pressure. He's getting better, but this year was the year teams are really doubling him hard.

 

[Stevenson]

Spurs - A bounce away from winning it all last year.
Spurs - Best record in the league this year
Spurs - 4 time champions

Please, please let it be the Mavs.

 

[Natebishop3]

Spurs - A bounce away from winning it all last year.
Spurs - Best record in the league this year
Spurs - 4 time champions

Please, please let it be the Mavs.

Spurs - another year older
Spurs - a team that we have dominated in the last few years
Spurs - no answer for Damian Lillard or LaMarcus Aldridge

Please, please let it be the Spurs.

 

[magnifier661]

Spurs - another year older
Spurs - a team that we have dominated in the last few years
Spurs - no answer for Damian Lillard or LaMarcus Aldridge

Please, please let it be the Spurs.

I agree with you. Passing of the torch maybe? Kinda like Utah passed it to us.

 

[Natebishop3]

I agree with you. Passing of the torch maybe? Kinda like Utah passed it to us.

I think people are afraid of the Spurs' legend and not the actual team.

 

[magnifier661]

I think people are afraid of the Spurs' legend and not the actual team.

The team is old man... Duncan is seriously no match for Aldridge. It's not even close. Pop is a damn good coach, but coaching won't help you against this team. I honestly think we are the spurs kyptonite

 

[Natebishop3]

The team is old man... Duncan is seriously no match for Aldridge. It's not even close. Pop is a damn good coach, but coaching won't help you against this team. I honestly think we are the spurs kyptonite

If Dame had a good series against the Rockets, he's going to go full HAM against San Antonio. Did you see the numbers I posted?

 

[magnifier661]

If Dame had a good series against the Rockets, he's going to go full HAM against San Antonio. Did you see the numbers I posted?

Yep... Seriously I'm a little worried about playing Dallas. I think it would be another Houston series all over again.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Mavs. So we can have HCA in the 2nd round.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yep... Seriously I'm a little worried about playing Dallas. I think it would be another Houston series all over again.

It would. I think Monta would give us fits, and you know Dirk is always a huge pain in the ass for us. I hate that team.

 

[magnifier661]

It would. I think Monta would give us fits, and you know Dirk is always a huge pain in the ass for us. I hate that team.

Yep, basically dirk can negate Aldridge and monta is speed racer. Lillard doesn't do well against those types of guards and he's way too fast for Matthews and or batum.

 

[magnifier661]

Mavs. So we can have HCA in the 2nd round.

I see our first game with us being flat bro. We could lose home court the very first game. At least if we lose game 1 to sas, we have another game to get home court. If we lose game one to Dallas, the momentum swings heavily in Dallas's favor

 

[Natebishop3]

People keep talking about HCA but honestly this team doesn't play that well at home. We lost to Dallas on our floor this season.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

For many reasons I want the Spurs. However, the bottom line for me is that we match up well against them, and if we beat them EVERYONE including Blazer fans, the media, and the world will know we are indeed title contenders.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I see our first game with us being flat bro. We could lose home court the very first game. At least if we lose game 1 to sas, we have another game to get home court. If we lose game one to Dallas, the momentum swings heavily in Dallas's favor

It's all about mindset. Hopefully they are ready for it wherever it will happen.

 

[magnifier661]

It's all about mindset. Hopefully they are ready for it wherever it will happen.

The Blazers play better being the underdogs. I want nothing but tough opponents throughout the playoffs.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think we can beat anyone, but I really think we match up well with San Antonio.

With that said, we seem to be exercising demons so maybe we should play Dallas? It's too bad Phoenix isn't in the playoffs because we could go for the trifecta!