Playoff Musings: Spurs v. Nuggets

The San Antonio Whiners, I mean Spurs, didn't really surprise anyone by winning Game 5 and taking this series. The Nuggets couldn't win either of their two home games, so the odds were against them winning on the road this evening. Plus AI threw up a huge stink bomb in this game, going 3-15 from the field for 11 pts. Not going to win a lot of games when AI goes for 11.

Meanwhile, Melo had a very good series, but he's rapidly becoming the new Kevin "I can't get out of the first round" Garnett. However, once Melo and AI team up for a full year next season, I think they'll get out of the first round. Maybe.

-WCK

Playoff Musings: Spurs v. Nuggets

I absolutely hate it when Robert Horry does this. The man simply doesn't miss from beyond the arc when there's less than a minute left in a game. He'll still have teams signing him to 10-day playoff contracts when he's 87 and sitting in a wheelchair. Guy just doesn't miss in clutch moments - ever. Both myself and Dwyermaker believe he is the greatest clutch shooter in NBA history. Better than Jordan, better than Mr. NBA Logo Jerry West.

That aside, I hate watching the Spurs. They whine constantly and bitch over every call that doesn't go their way. It would have been fun to see Joey Crawford ref this series just to see how many Spurs he could eject from every game.

Meanwhile, Denver is toast. They lost both of their home games and AI can't seem to hit a layup anymore. I really thought this could be a good series, but now I think the Spurs take it in 5. Perhaps a full year of Melo and AI together next season will produce something better.

-WCK

Playoff Musings: Spurs v. Nuggets

After being down for most of the game, Denver made a spirited comeback in the 4th quarter. But it wasn't enough as San Antonio held on for dear life and won 97-88. While a lot of people will say, hey, the Spurs finally woke up and now they're going to breeze through this series - I wouldn't go that far. While Duncan - pictured here on a bizarre ice throne - played well (22 pts), Iverson and Anthony both had off nights. This series is far from over.

Playoff Musings: Spurs v. Nuggets

The Nuggets have managed to hang on in what I think most people would consider somewhat of an upset. Carmelo and AI were in excellent form. In the regular season they averaged a combined 55 points per game. Tonight they went for 61. Those six points made all the difference. Oh and Nene (Nene? What the hell?) had a monster night. This looks like it could be a pretty good series. The Phoenix Suns are pleased.

-WCK