[mikeya2k]

I really want to know.
Don't say its how they matchup. Anyone who has watched these teams play know that the Blazers have a great shot to win or atleast push it to 7 and then anything can happen....They've showed they can play great on the road.The spurs just got pushed to brink by a Mavericks team that is waaaay inferior than Blazers...

I cant see people laying -400 on the Spurs in this seris....and I defiantly could see a lot of people betting the hot blazers are lillards 3 point game winner and on such a hot team.

Doesnt make sense. Mabye they think Blazers steal game 1 and then they are going to get pounded by Spurs series?????

[AntGualdieri1]

nba: where the refs impact the game so much that theres no chance the spurs will lose this series

[Cuse0323]

I don't like the Blazers chances at all here. Just me but I think they rely on the jumper way too much to beat the Spurs.

[jjgold]

IMO the Spurs are the best team in the NBA and most balanced

In most cases you need to play great to beat them

Dallas played over their heads and this series easily could of been 4-1 or 4-2

[LT Profits]

Spurs vs. Thunder West Finals is predestined.

[MoneylineExpress]

I think this is the shortest of the 4 series. Spurs in 5. Portland doesn't match up well, and they don't have the experience. Spurs will want a short series to rest up for Thunder/Clippers.

[rm18]

nba: where the refs impact the game so much that theres no chance the spurs will lose this series

lol since when did the NBA like the Spurs they have the lowest rated NBA finals series

[High3rEl3m3nt]

For the posters that are stating that the Blazers matchup unfavorably, can you get into which matchups you believe the Spurs are that much better at? I don't see it. Spurs have the experience and they play system basketball, but the Blazers have more weapons to exploit and it's much easier to defend against the Spurs' offense, than it is the Blazers' offense.

[farmhouse1]

Wow really you really think the blazers are going to go out in 5??? Wow is all I have to say to your comment. Portland doesn't matchup well?? Wtf???just because the spurs WANT a short series doesn't mean they'll get it. I'm sure the spurs wanted a short series versus the mavericks but look how that turned out. Blazers have an excellent shot

I think this is the shortest of the 4 series. Spurs in 5. Portland doesn't match up well, and they don't have the experience. Spurs will want a short series to rest up for Thunder/Clippers.

[Goat Milk]

Blazers don't have even close to as many weapons. Spurs bench is gonna hurt Portland big time. This series will probably be over in 5.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

Blazers don't have even close to as many weapons. Spurs bench is gonna hurt Portland big time. This series will probably be over in 5.

Aren't you the self proclaimed NBA guru? When your best asset is your bench in the playoffs, you aren't getting very far. Duncan is a terrific player, but he's a shell of his former self. The Blazers have the athleticism and talent to defend the Spurs' system.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

A deep bench full of system players certainly has its benefits...in the regular season, as the Spurs can win regular season games while preserving its aging cast for the playoffs.

[PorkChop]

Just think about your odds after the Spurs win game 1

[FSUnole05]

Aren't you the self proclaimed NBA guru? When your best asset is your bench in the playoffs, you aren't getting very far. Duncan is a terrific player, but he's a shell of his former self. The Blazers have the athleticism and talent to defend the Spurs' system.

I don't know that I would call 15ppg 10rpg and 50% FG in 29.5 mpg a shell of his former self. That's still pretty productive IMHO. Maybe he can't take over a game like he used to and that's what you're referring to.

[Goat Milk]

Aren't you the self proclaimed NBA guru? When your best asset is your bench in the playoffs, you aren't getting very far. Duncan is a terrific player, but he's a shell of his former self. The Blazers have the athleticism and talent to defend the Spurs' system.

A) Duncan is the same player he was last year pal. Spurs cruised to the finals.
B) The Blazers don't know how to play pick and roll defense consistently. They are built to play defense on the wings, not at the top of the key.

[SportsMushroom]

you have to remember, lines are not set based on actual probabilities, but public perception

they are probably expecting a lot of spurs action and they are trying to not get overexposed

[Dirty Sanchez]

I really want to know.
Don't say its how they matchup. Anyone who has watched these teams play know that the Blazers have a great shot to win or atleast push it to 7 and then anything can happen....They've showed they can play great on the road.The spurs just got pushed to brink by a Mavericks team that is waaaay inferior than Blazers...

I cant see people laying -400 on the Spurs in this seris....and I defiantly could see a lot of people betting the hot blazers are lillards 3 point game winner and on such a hot team.

Doesnt make sense. Mabye they think Blazers steal game 1 and then they are going to get pounded by Spurs series?????

Ummm...let me make this short and to the point....They're better?

[The Giant]

The NBA is a slow-moving process.

Up-and-coming teams don't just wind up in the conference finals, unless they are the Miami Heat.

Portland won a round this year. That's a nice building block for their future, but this is where it ends.

[STAX]

The NBA is a slow-moving process.

Up-and-coming teams don't just wind up in the conference finals, unless they are the Miami Heat.

Portland won a round this year. That's a nice building block for their future, but this is where it ends.

agreed, same can be said about Washington imo

[SportsMushroom]

blazers are not that good anyway, they started off good but then they deflated, they got lucky they faced a dwight howard led team in the first round, any other team in the west would have eliminated them

[Roadtrip635]

Portland has always played San Antonio tough and I expect another hard fought series, but San Antonio will just prove too much. San Antonio is a veteran team that knows how to handle the pressure and emotions at this time of year. While Portland's length and athleticism will give the Spurs problems, the Spurs are simply a better and more consistent defensive team. Portland is going to have a harder time defending the Spurs pick and roll and rotations. Coach Pop and home court just add to the Spur's advantage. I'm thinking Spurs in 6.

[Pauulzcappin]

agreed, same can be said about Washington imo

don't count out big black vagina roy hibbert costing pacers the advance to ecf.

[easyliving]

because Blazers just glad to be here. Spurs might sweep them.

[wikkidinsane]

+300 on portland series looking real nice. But spurs at home isa different animal

[Gonz312]

Blazers live and die by the jumper...you saw it in their post all star break record when they were losing left and right. I expect them to be a tough matchup but they dont play much defense and unless they shoot lights out I dont see them winning the series. Would never lay the spurs series price though.