It's a sad day indeed when the media has to pile on the Memphis bandwagon.

It might be a tough series but I wouldn't be surprised if SA handles them.

DystopiaX

United States16236 Posts

May 17 2013 23:10 GMT

#3042

^Oh I wouldn't be surprised either way, I just think that Memphis has the edge.

Not against Memphis's defense they can't.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

May 17 2013 23:24 GMT

#3043

Memphis will have to keep the scores low. If Memphis wins, the games will be close. It sounds a little ridiculous going through all the permutations of "they need to score more points than their opponent and not let their opponent score more points than them", but I think the Memphis offense is at 5th gear right now and they were beating the OKC headless chicken offense by 6.

Ace

United States16096 Posts

May 17 2013 23:35 GMT

#3044

6 is a pretty good margin...well betting wise

On_Slaught

United States12190 Posts

May 18 2013 00:14 GMT

#3045

Both the Grizz and Spurs play great defense. The biggest difference to me, other than the obvious coaching advantage the Spurs have and home court adv, is that the Spurs are better on offense. They have elite players in both the frontcourt and backcourt who can score at will basically.

I'm glad it's these two teams playing though. Either one can give the Heat a tough fight in the finals. I just hope the Pacers don't get swept or lose in 5. Make the Heat work and not get a week of rest while the WCF goes to 6 or 7.

Mista_Masta

Netherlands557 Posts

May 18 2013 00:36 GMT

#3046

Memphis beat SA a couple years ago in six games while being the 8th seed (SA was 1st). If memory serves, SA basically had no answer for Z-Bo. I think SA has improved since then, but I think Memphis has improved more. It could go either way though, and I'd love to see either of these teams beat the Heat in the finals. Heat look really strong, but either of these teams could give them trouble (especially if Wade is still hurt). While there isn't much 'Star Power' in this series, I like to see good fundamental basketball :-)

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

May 18 2013 01:35 GMT

#3047

On May 18 2013 09:36 Mista_Masta wrote:
While there isn't much 'Star Power' in this series, I like to see good fundamental basketball :-)

You make me sad.

Scarecrow

Korea (South)9175 Posts

May 18 2013 01:48 GMT

#3048

I think it's 55:45 assuming the Spurs bench shows up (unlike last year) coupled with home court and deep playoff experience. Splitter and Diaw need to keep doing what they were doing towards the end of the GS series. Minimising turnovers against Allen/Conley will be huge too as Memphis really need the easy points. Could well be several overtime games this series, their regular season games were really tight. Just glad there'll be a team I can root for in the finals either way.

slyboogie

United States3423 Posts

May 18 2013 21:18 GMT

#3049

Ben McLemore with a 42" vert. Too bad he won't slide past 3, I think he'll be a very decent starter.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

May 18 2013 21:59 GMT

#3050

Dam thats like t-mac level right there.

Still crazy to think Jordan had a 48". Like besides all his achievements, he is still slightly underrated as an athlete. Little things like that make it hard to dispute he isn't the greatest.

Holcan

Canada2593 Posts

May 18 2013 22:57 GMT

#3051

dude jumped from the free throw line, and made a world famous logo from it, who underrates him as an athlete? x.x

Itsmedudeman

United States19229 Posts

May 18 2013 22:58 GMT

#3052

So wait, SA plays Memphis regardless of whether Knicks pacers go to 7 games? Weird

CTStalker

Canada9720 Posts

May 18 2013 23:00 GMT

#3053

you mean it's weird that they start the WCF before the east is decided? it's only a game difference, not hard to make up scheduling-wise.

On_Slaught

United States12190 Posts

May 18 2013 23:22 GMT

#3054

WCF will need it because their series will certainly go longer than the ECF.

I hope Hill plays tonight. If he doesn't play I'm not sure the Pacers win. Hibbert will have to play better regardless if they want to win.

Mista_Masta

Netherlands557 Posts

May 19 2013 00:23 GMT

#3055

So far the Knicks are not defending like it's an elimination game...

Tosstriss

Canada334 Posts

May 19 2013 00:39 GMT

#3056

On May 19 2013 09:23 Mista_Masta wrote:
So far the Knicks are not defending like it's an elimination game...

Since when the Knicks play defense.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

May 19 2013 00:55 GMT

#3057

Mazzi is here with us in spirit. Knicks da best. #1 Superfans.

RowdierBob

Australia13484 Posts

May 19 2013 00:56 GMT

#3058

Lol, wtf was with the toss?

RowdierBob

Australia13484 Posts

May 19 2013 01:16 GMT

#3059

Knicks imploding.

Mista_Masta

Netherlands557 Posts

May 19 2013 01:20 GMT

#3060

On May 19 2013 09:39 Tosstriss wrote:

Show nested quote +

Since when the Knicks play defense.

Haha, good point! I still thought they'd at least play with a bit of urgency. Right now it seems only Carmelo showed up - he is keeping the Knicks in this by himself, even though they're down 15 rebounds and 15 points in the paint already...