OT: NBA - OKC at SA Game 1 Open Thread

I feel as if this could be Duncan and Popovich's last year if they win it all

who wins either way, but whoever does better take down LBJ and the Miami Heat... That is all I want for Christmas this year.

I really hope either one of these teams wins the whole thing. Definitely the 2 most likable teams left

Fisher keeping OKC close so far

I am being turned into a closet Thunder fan myself. However I think Coach Pop and a home game 7 make the difference in this series for the Spurs. It Should be a very entertaining series regardless.

One thing in the Thunder's favor is that the Spurs haven't really had a challenge in the playoffs yet. Although it's a veteran team so it might not matter. And you could say the same about the Thunder as they handily took care of the Mavs and Lakers. But at least those were solid teams. Clippers and Jazz leave alot to be desired. Looking forward to this series as three of my least favorite players are facing off in the ECF (LBJ, D-Wade, and Pierce)

Tony Parker is having a really difficult time attacking Westbrook on offense. Parker just doesn't seem as quick as most give him credit for. I'm really intrigued by this matchup. Young athleticism vs older, savvy vets. I'll put my money on athleticism and ability to recover in a 7 game series. OKC.

All I can say is I am quite privileged to have the Thunder in my backyard. Yes, there's not much here to follow professionally, but the Thunder craze is huge here. They've built a really solid organization and have some outstanding professionals as the face of their team. Really proud of what they've done so far.

This game is the exact opposite style of the debacle that was last night's game

I just don't see how either of these teams will be beat by the heat, if the heat happen to get past boston(I believe they will). Popovich has to go down as one of the all-time greats and OKC just seems too athletic. Seems as though West is much tougher than the East.

Edit: WORST free throw ever.

Going to be really tough for the Thunder to pull off this series with the Spurs extensive playoff experience.  I think it will be a good series though. Solid comeback win by the Spurs in the 4th. They completely shut the Thunder down. 

Personally, I think it would have benefited the Thunder to keep Ibaka in the game in the 4th. The lack of his presence allowed the Spurs to continually score in the paint with ease.

The Thunder are battle tested now but the Spurs are REALLY battle tested. Sort of glad Russell Westbrook gave Tony Parker fits for a while only because Tony Parker was talking crap.

I might be looking more forward to this series than the NBA Finals especially if Miami wins.

Spurs shook off rust in game 1. They should be able to win the series, probably in 7

Once SA made the adjustment to OKCs length they were able to move the ball with efficiency. I expect the rest of series to be more like the 2nd half. I think SA wins in 5.

Good for the Spurs. I thought they were too old to ball after they lost to teams like Memphis and Dallas in the past. I thought their time was done, but they've proven me wrong 

Amazing winning streak they have going on 

Same core guys that beat Detroit in 2005 too. Shifted from defense oriented, to offense under the new rules. I can't deny I am envious of their franchise and the people who put this team together.