Why Aren't More People Taking San Antonio Seriously??

**isles71** · 04-07-11, 12:14 AM

The Lakers lately have been a lot better. Spurs will be in it but I think the Lakers are better over a 7 game series.

**frostno98** · 04-07-11, 12:15 AM

They'll lose to the Nuggets if the two meet in the 2nd round. This is still the same team the Suns bounced 0-4 last year.

**bradthebloke** · 04-07-11, 12:16 AM

spurs coming out of their funk while lakers look to be slipping into one

**bradthebloke** · 04-07-11, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by frostno98

They'll lose to the Nuggets if the two meet in the 2nd round. This is still the same team the Suns bounced 0-4 last year.

you obviously havent watche a spurs game. much better team than last year. hell they just about beat denver last week with stars hurt. Denver is good but they wont even get past okc

**pennsylvania209** · 04-07-11, 12:19 AM

They'll get noticed when they reach the Western Conference finals.

**brahmabull117** · 04-07-11, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by pennsylvania209

They'll get noticed when they reach the Western Conference finals.

they have 3 rings though in this decade alone

I don't get the amount of people treating this team like an afterthought

**bradthebloke** · 04-07-11, 12:22 AM

cuz lakers look pretty dominant. 3 7 footers. spurs only have duncan and hes getting old, mcdyess is old, blair is only 6'8 or so. Splitter isnt ready and Bonner cant d for shit

**Roadtrip635** · 04-07-11, 12:27 AM

That little funk the Spurs had is exactly what the Spurs needed. You can bet Coach Pop cracked the whip on the team and got their focus back.

**Broken-Ear Glen** · 04-07-11, 12:29 AM

Lakers bigs will expose the Spurs "so called bigs."

**madrabbit** · 04-07-11, 12:29 AM

because they lakers are the best team in the nba and try when they want, which hasnt been a great deal this season. The lakers that started the season 8-0 and went 16-1 after the all star break are the real lakers. Lakers smashed them in S.A and have the best pedigree and have a few more gears yet. Theyve been timing their run and resting up for the playoffs. Spurs struggle against memphis and thunder/denver so will be banged up by the time they meet L.A. Lakers get it done when it counts.

**asjulian** · 04-07-11, 12:30 AM

because they were always known for their defense and this year they don' play any! in the playoffs they are going to have trouble...

**rem sleep** · 04-07-11, 12:42 AM

Spurs are legit. They usually aren't this good during the regular season so its kinda scary how good they will be come playoff time.

**face** · 04-07-11, 12:49 AM

looks like they'll be playing the grizzlies first round. i wonder how many games it goes. grizzlies are an ok team.

**Avenger** · 04-07-11, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by madrabbit

because they lakers are the best team in the nba and try when they want, which hasnt been a great deal this season. The lakers that started the season 8-0 and went 16-1 after the all star break are the real lakers. Lakers smashed them in S.A and have the best pedigree and have a few more gears yet. Theyve been timing their run and resting up for the playoffs. Spurs struggle against memphis and thunder/denver so will be banged up by the time they meet L.A. Lakers get it done when it counts.

This.

I agree, they'll be banged up when they meet the tougher, younger Lakers.

If Coach Pop was throwing games to become #2 seed, it was nothing short of brilliant. As #1 seed, I don't see Spurs going far at all, not pass 2nd round.

**frostno98** · 04-07-11, 01:04 AM

The only team I see beating the Lakers in the West is the Nuggets or OKC because both them are fast and has the bigs to match the Lakers.

Spurs only has Duncan, and he has to deal with Bynum and Gasol. I remember when it was Duncan and David Robinson bouncing out Kevin Garnett every round, the role reverse now. Dallas, won't get past anyone, they're just hanging around. So the Lakers are still the toughest team to beat.

**BettingWizard** · 04-07-11, 01:07 AM

spurs will be lucky to get past the 2nd round

they will face thunder/denver, then lakers/mavs

spurs are garbage, first 50 games were fools gold. Duncan is DONE

**Grind House** · 04-07-11, 01:59 AM

3 teams can come out of the West. Kobe is losing it. That dude shoots more bricks now you would think he was building a house.

**nastradamus** · 04-07-11, 02:02 AM

Spurs are under radar like always

**LT Profits** · 04-07-11, 03:14 AM

Why Aren't More People Taking San Antonio Seriously??

Because they can't beat Lakers 4 out of 7. I wouldn't say nobody takes Spurs seriously, it is just that they are not as good as the Lakers.

**LT Profits** · 04-07-11, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by bradthebloke

spurs coming out of their funk while lakers look to be slipping into one

Lakers aren't slipping, they are just cruising with two seed basically sewn up. Their regular season ended when they made that statement vs. Mavericks last week.

This is nothing new, Lakers almost always lose games at end of the year and then flip switch when playoffs start. A dangerous way to live, I know, but they have gotten away with it.

**LT Profits** · 04-07-11, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by frostno98

The only team I see beating the Lakers in the West is the Nuggets or OKC because both them are fast and has the bigs to match the Lakers.

I don't think any team in the West is good enough defensively to stop the Lakers from reaching the NBA Finals. I do think that the Lakers lose to the winner of the Bulls/Celtics Eastern Finals though, because those teams can slow Lakers down.

Also, forget about the Heat, they are only the third best team in the East.

**FreeFall** · 04-07-11, 03:50 AM

because they are squares that wanna throw money at lakers -130 orwhatever the **** the line is now.

**madrabbit** · 04-07-11, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Grind House

3 teams can come out of the West. Kobe is losing it. That dude shoots more bricks now you would think he was building a house.

kobe is laughing at the rest of the league. MVP in the finals.

**madrabbit** · 04-07-11, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by BettingWizard

spurs will be lucky to get past the 2nd round

they will face thunder/denver, then lakers/mavs

spurs are garbage, first 50 games were fools gold. Duncan is DONE

not true at all. they were awesome and only faltered of late due to injury. Theyve did what they have to do and theyll be amped come playoff time. theyll meet the lakers in the CF, but will lose in 6 or 7.

**madrabbit** · 04-07-11, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Why Aren't More People Taking San Antonio Seriously??

Because they can't beat Lakers 4 out of 7. I wouldn't say nobody takes Spurs seriously, it is just that they are not as good as the Lakers.

spot on lt. bang on the money!

**thisisit** · 04-07-11, 05:28 AM

This spurs team is very good, they will also benefit from having the number 1 seed trust me. The lakers will have the much harder road to the finals, and it will cost them this year!

**madrabbit** · 04-07-11, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by thisisit

This spurs team is very good, they will also benefit from having the number 1 seed trust me. The lakers will have the much harder road to the finals, and it will cost them this year!

new orleans and dallas is easier than memphis and nuggets/thunder. Dallas would be lucky if they win 2 vs the lakers. new orleand would probably get swept. Memphis is a dogged team but the spurs will find it tough in the next round. I think they will win but regardless theyre going to have to use a lot of energy.

**obamaismyuncle** · 04-07-11, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by frostno98

The only team I see beating the Lakers in the West is the Nuggets or OKC because both them are fast and has the bigs to match the Lakers.

Spurs only has Duncan, and he has to deal with Bynum and Gasol. I remember when it was Duncan and David Robinson bouncing out Kevin Garnett every round, the role reverse now. Dallas, won't get past anyone, they're just hanging around. So the Lakers are still the toughest team to beat.

lol, the only team in the West who can beat the Lakers in the playoffs is:

nobody

**Nard Dog** · 04-07-11, 06:00 AM

SA can beat the Lakers in a 7 game series with homecour advantage.

**GTS925** · 04-07-11, 06:09 AM

They are boring.

**Wrigley** · 04-07-11, 06:27 AM

father time in the playoffs its a grind and more physical, will wear the old spurs down

**jjgold** · 04-07-11, 06:41 AM

If Spurs are healthy they can win it all

They are for real

lakers are good but they at times show signs they are beatable

Boston is no threat

**LT Profits** · 04-07-11, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Nard Dog

SA can beat the Lakers in a 7 game series with homecour advantage.

No, the Lakers don't care about HCA. Remember that the Spurs' recent losing streak began when the Lakers CRUSHED them at The Alamo.

**madrabbit** · 04-07-11, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

If Spurs are healthy they can win it all

They are for real

lakers are good but they at times show signs they are beatable

Boston is no threat

yes they are jj theyll be there vs the lake show. Allen, Pierce, Rondo, Garnett no threat?