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KokoTheMonkey · 04-22-2005, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by texan

I'll post my analysis later, as I don't have time right now, but I think Denver sneaks in and wins this game. I don't like the vibes coming out of the Spurs camp right now, and we are most vulnerable in the 1st game. We are injured, and didn't end the season with any rhythm at all. I think Denver will take advantage of our vulnerability and come out of game 1 with a win.

I have a "vibe" like this as well, and it will be there until our team plays high level basketball.

**Sir Patchwork** · 04-22-2005, 04:50 PM

I think the key to the series is Manu Ginobili.

Parker and Miller will probably play each other even, maybe slight advantage to Parker. Both guys can score on each other at will, Parker off of the drive and Miller in the post. I say slight advantage to Parker because it's harder for a guard to consistently score in the post, especially with help defense.

Bowen and Anthony will be a draw, it'll be a battle. Bowen can make Anthony a lot less effective on offense, and Anthony can make Bowen a lot more effective on offense (with bad defense), so that's what I expect.

From the bigs, the Spurs have the advantage just because of Duncan, but not a huge advantage since the Nuggets have some good big guys also. The position the Nuggets have no answer for is the shooting guard, and Manu should be looking to put his stamp on the game(s). If the Nuggets can't stop him, it will throw their whole defense off, I expect atleast one performance like the one against the Suns earlier in the season, if it's necessary (if the Spurs don't win comfortably).

That's the individual matchups. Outside of that, maintain the patented intensity the Spurs are known for, put the clamps down on defense. Look to fast break mainly off of turnovers only, so it doesn't become an uptempo game, but they still get easy buckets. Make their players do things they're not comfortable with doing. Force Melo to become primarily a jumpshooter. Make Andre Miller guard Tony Parker upclose. One of the simplest, but most effective rules of basketball, keep them out of the paint on defense and get into the paint on offense. Always keep the pressure on, and don't let a guy like Earl Boykins steal the momentum of the game.

TheRoc5 · 04-22-2005, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by texan

I'll post my analysis later, as I don't have time right now, but I think Denver sneaks in and wins this game. I don't like the vibes coming out of the Spurs camp right now, and we are most vulnerable in the 1st game. We are injured, and didn't end the season with any rhythm at all. I think Denver will take advantage of our vulnerability and come out of game 1 with a win.

what do you mean bad vibe out of the camp, what have they been saying

**texan** · 04-22-2005, 05:17 PM

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what do you mean bad vibe out of the camp, what have they been saying

Well Duncan is only 75-80%, Rasho may not play, and Popovich has not sounded very confident in his latest press conferences. I just don't like what I've been hearing lately. Add that to the fact that we haven't been playing our best ball lately, and I get a bad vibe.

TheRoc5 · 04-22-2005, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by texan

Well Duncan is only 75-80%, Rasho may not play, and Popovich has not sounded very confident in his latest press conferences. I just don't like what I've been hearing lately. Add that to the fact that we haven't been playing our best ball lately, and I get a bad vibe.

i c , the only thing i have to say is that its playoff time so mybe pop is just stressed and focused, hopefully

KokoTheMonkey · 04-22-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Patchwork

I think the key to the series is Manu Ginobili.

Parker and Miller will probably play each other even, maybe slight advantage to Parker. Both guys can score on each other at will, Parker off of the drive and Miller in the post. I say slight advantage to Parker because it's harder for a guard to consistently score in the post, especially with help defense.

Bowen and Anthony will be a draw, it'll be a battle. Bowen can make Anthony a lot less effective on offense, and Anthony can make Bowen a lot more effective on offense (with bad defense), so that's what I expect.

From the bigs, the Spurs have the advantage just because of Duncan, but not a huge advantage since the Nuggets have some good big guys also. The position the Nuggets have no answer for is the shooting guard, and Manu should be looking to put his stamp on the game(s). If the Nuggets can't stop him, it will throw their whole defense off, I expect atleast one performance like the one against the Suns earlier in the season, if it's necessary (if the Spurs don't win comfortably).

That's the individual matchups. Outside of that, maintain the patented intensity the Spurs are known for, put the clamps down on defense. Look to fast break mainly off of turnovers only, so it doesn't become an uptempo game, but they still get easy buckets. Make their players do things they're not comfortable with doing. Force Melo to become primarily a jumpshooter. Make Andre Miller guard Tony Parker upclose. One of the simplest, but most effective rules of basketball, keep them out of the paint on defense and get into the paint on offense. Always keep the pressure on, and don't let a guy like Earl Boykins steal the momentum of the game.

Great post my man. I feel the same way coming into this about Manu being the key player. Denver's starter is Dermarr Johnson, and Manu is at least 3-4 notches better than Dermarr Johnson. Manu is the guy for this team that if he gets going, it's basically over for the other team.

While I think Parker has an advantage over Miller rather easily, Boykins makes up the difference because he's a much better backup than Beno.

Luiz_Rodrigo · 04-22-2005, 06:47 PM

Hey guys, how do u all doing?

Unfortunatelly I´m without time to post here, but when I can I´m still visiting the Spurs forum here.

Personally I don´t believe that the Nuggets can beat we in the San Antonio, so I am expecting a win saturday.

My predction:

Spurs 93
Nuggets 84

**Sir Patchwork** · 04-22-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KokoTheMonkey

While I think Parker has an advantage over Miller rather easily, Boykins makes up the difference because he's a much better backup than Beno.

Yeah, Boykins is the guy you have to keep an eye on. He can realistically change the face of the whole series if you're not paying attention.

TheRoc5 · 04-22-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Patchwork

Yeah, Boykins is the guy you have to keep an eye on. He can realistically change the face of the whole series if you're not paying attention.

parker matches boykins very well to, he is as quick as him plus hes stronger and taller

**XxMia_9xX** · 04-22-2005, 10:52 PM

i can't wait 'till sunday! woo hoo! geez i'm excited... but it's taking too long!!!

mia's "KEY" to victory...
1. WIN!!!

hahah everything has been said already.... i got nothing!

**texan** · 04-22-2005, 10:57 PM

I'm relaxed, however; at the same time, I'm excited. I can't wait to see the Spurs play again, because I only caught like 2 or 3 of their last 10.

**FreeMason Jr.** · 04-22-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XxMia_9xX

i can't wait 'till sunday! woo hoo! geez i'm excited... but it's taking too long!!!

mia's "KEY" to victory...
1. WIN!!!

hahah everything has been said already.... i got nothing!

Wow. That was pathetic

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