If the Suns and Spur meet in the playoffs, it will likely be in the third round, unless San Antonio slips badly and falls into the third seed behind Seattle. This is not likely, but we have seen how inconsistent and vulnerable the Spurs are without Timmy. Both teams would have to win their first two rounds, and neither team is guaranteed a stroll through the park to the Western Conference final series.
Yes, SA has a better defense, but they can be beat. Maybe even in a seven-game series.
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