I definitely wouldn't call myself a Spurs fan. But if you know anything about basketball, you've got to respect the hell out of their "big three" and their ability to thrive off of each of each other. You've also got to respect Gregg Popovich's undisputed genius coaching antics.
The Spurs are always the team (with exception of Denver the last couple of years) that I feel would knock the Lakers out of the playoffs if they'd meet. In fact, I remember hearing Phil Jackson quote last year when asked if he was worried about anything going into the playoffs, and he responded with, "We just don't want to have to play to Spurs."
Last year was not a good year for the Spurs. Parker, Duncan, and Ginobli were all hit with antagonizing minor injuries that do well at hindering play, while their new pickup Jefferson who was a beast in New Jersey and Milwaukee, was struggling to fit into the system and rotation of the Spurs. The chemistry was just off.
The Spurs are known for their veteran chemistry, and with so many minor injuries and new players into the mix, it was obviously hard to get any kind of rhythm flowing in the game.
Fast-forward an early playoff ...
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