“This is as good as it gets,” I like -3 1/2 for the opener with the Spurs at home.
The truth of it, If that predictable sort of production and efficiency came off as boring in previous NBA Finals wins over the Knicks, Nets, Pistons and Cavs, it could be reframed as epic against the Heat, a back-to-back title team. The glory of this NBA Finals rematch, is that the Heat and the Spurs are the best in the business, two groups of men more evolved in their self-discipline and their mastery of team concepts than all the rest. With the Spurs, on the other hand, it’s more widespread disinterest than disdain. There is no logic to that, of course, considering San Antonio won four NBA titles between 1999 and 2007 and nearly locked up a fifth a year ago despite the supposedly devastating challenges of age and injury. In a strange way, it took that seven-game loss to the Heat last summer to remind America of how long the Spurs have been on the championship chase, and how well they have held together. “This is as good as it gets,” The Spurs have been absolutely dominant at home, covering their last seven games at AT&T Center, none of which have even been close. In fact, San Antonio’s smallest margin of victory over those games is 17 points. I like -3 1/2 for the opener with the Spurs at home. Mr.Hårr¥THëHÄT