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1255The Epic Continues: Game 2 Thread
The Spurs are back in the finals, and they are playing the Miami Heat in what has the makings of an epic series.
The Spurs are back in the finals, and they are playing the Miami Heat in what has the makings of an epic series.
*for a complete reference about the title go here and look for the green Just_Another_Spurs_Fanatic's GIF. Thank you, Chanthasouk. What you are about to read was inspired by a very compelling...
A group of hand-picked bits of awesomeness from Game 1 (and beyond) to savor while waiting for Game 2 tonight. Step right up to the smorgasbord and sate your hunger for cool Spurs stuff.
Do the Spurs really need to make a change to deal with Miami's edge in rebounding? How about going big vs playing small-ball? Who will the defense give open shots to as they double LeBron? All this and more in Part 2 of Stampler's Take.
The Spurs look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The Heat look to force turnovers and take Game 2.
He doesn't talk much, and when he does speak it's not very loud, but Kawhi Leonard spent some time with the press yesterday, and showed that he's not just Pop's disciple on the court, but in the media room as well.
Miami is absolutely terrifying and Stampler is still freaking out about how good they are and how close Game 1 was.
At the end of each quarter in game one of the Finals, the Spurs were able to come up with a timely bucket. Through the first three quarters, these shots provided momentum kept the game close; in the final quarter, it iced the game.
Here's a play that'll benefit from viewing it at 120 frames per second.
Thoughts on Finals Game 1 through the personal lens of a Spurs blogger.