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Game 9 Preview: Oklahoma City at San Antonio

Get away from our basket!

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Get away from our basket!

This also counts as an open thread, so feel free to post your thoughts during the game here.

Time: 7:30 PM Central Standard Time

Place: The American Telephone & Telegraph Center, San Antonio, Texas

TV: Fox Sports Net Oklahoma, KMYS My Network TV 35

Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1)

Enemy Blog(s): Pounding the Rock48 Minutes of HellProject Spurs

Backstory: The Spurs are like the old, forgotten team. They won a championship not so long ago and they continually make moves to stay competitive, but injuries just keep getting in the way of true success. This year, that description has held true to what the Spurs are. They made some off-season buzz by obtaining Richard Jefferson to fill a hole at Small Forward, but not near the amount of news the Magic made by grabbing Vince Carter, the Cavaliers made by grabbing Shaq, or the Lakers made by grabbing Ron Artest. And this season has started out with injury after injury, firstly to Tony Parker and secondly to Tim Duncan. One of them is probably going to play tonight, but we are unsure of who. Thus, I am very unsure of whom is going to win this game.

Meanwhile, the Thunder have been the epitome of average. At times, they look like they're on top of the world, able to compete with teams like the Lakers and blow out the short handed Magic, but at other times, they look pretty bad, barely beating the Clippers and playing extremely ugly games against the Trail Blazers and Kings. One never knows what we'll do against a slow, monotonous team like the Spurs, but considering we split the series last year, we have a fair shot at beating them.

Below: Matchups, Prediction

Star-divide

Matchups: (Please Note that the Spurs lineup wavers from game to game, so I'll just follow the lineup Pounding the Rock says that the Spurs will have.)

Center: Nenad Krstic vs. Matt Bonner

Wow, a matchup of two outside shooting Centers! To be honest, I haven't seen much of Matt Bonner, but I'm pretty sure he's not much of an inside guy. I'd say that Bonner has the advantage outside, whereas Krstic has the advantage inside.

Power Forward: Jeff Green vs. Tim Duncan (Possibly Jefferson or Blair)

Well, this is a mismatch if I've ever seen one. To be honest, if Green can get his outside shot going, this could turn very nasty. And, if Green doesn't get his outside shot going, this could also be very nasty. I could see either side dominating the matchup, but in the end, I think it will be a wash, with Green having less rebounds than usual. If Jefferson starts, I see him winning the matchup, as he's a more versatile scorer than Green.

Small Forward: Kevin Durant vs. Richard Jefferson (Possibly Michael Finley)

Durant wins this matchup either way, but if old man Finley gets the start here, I could see a Durant bonanza starting to form. If the Spurs are smart, he won't start here. Either way, I don't see Durants defense getting in the way of Jefferson or Finley, so I think they'll have good games as well.

Shooting Guard: Thabo Sefolosha vs. Keith Bogans (Possibly Michael Finley)

That's right, Manu Ginobili isn't starting. He'll often be the top performer for the Spurs, but he does it off the bench for some reason. Well, whatever floats the Spurs' boat is fine with me. I think that Sefolosha will win the matchup, just because of his recent performance in the intangible categories, something which really isn't seen in the Box Scores of Bogans. If Finley plays, I think Sefolosha can do a fair job of keeping him down. In his day, he was one of the NBAs best scorers, but these days, he's just alright.

Point Guard: Russell Westbrook vs. George Hill (Possibly Tony Parker)

George Hill is a really nice scoring point guard to have, but he's not nearly the distributor Tony Parker is. With the way Westbrook has been playing, he's about equal to George Hill, but if Tony Parker plays, he'll find himself out of his league.

Battle of the Benches:

Well, by having Manu Ginobili on their bench, the Spurs get an automatic win here. Oh yeah, can they've got Antonio McDyess, Dejuan Blair, Roger Mason Jr., and Theo Ratliff as well. Talk about us getting outclassed.

Coaching and Intangibles:

Gregg Popovich is an excellent coach from way back, the Spurs are at home, and they've won their last two games without Duncan or Parker. I think even the dullest bowls of soup can determine who has the advantage here.

Bottom Line:

The odds are stacked against the Thunder, and if either Duncan or Parker play, we'll be up against even greater odds. But if the Thunder can focus on ball movement, Kevin Durant can luck into good matchups, and, if Duncan or Parker play, the Thunder can neutralize their threat, then we'll have a chance. But, in the Spurs house....I think we're going to fall back below .500.

Prediction: Spurs 85, Thunder 73

How do you think the game will go? Vote in the Poll!

And, again, feel free to drop any comments you might have during, before, or after the game below. I might be here during the game to drop my thoughts as well. Go Thunder!

Poll
Who's going to win tonight?
The Oklahoma City Thunder
25 votes
The San Antonio Spurs
15 votes

40 votes | Poll has closed

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We beat this team last year with Parker and Duncan...

so the Thunder have a fair chance of pulling this off. A win would be nice, but if they lose I wont be devastated.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 4:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'll be honest

I legitimately hate the Spurs. I have going backs to my days as a Mavs fan.

I find them boring and often times, dirty. I’m glad Bowen isn’t there anymore.

I hope we beat them by 30.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

My teams of hate are

The Lakers, the Suns, and the Wizards.

I actually don’t mind the Spurs, even though they often beat my teams. Nothing wrong with solid, dirty play.

Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Nov 14, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I guess not.

Actually, I am. I just haven’t got to the computer. It is a really tight game. Shots are not falling for either team, but the Thunder’s defense is dominating. Are you watching?

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just woke up!

what did i miss? from the box it looks like everyones recent whipping boy is dominating

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

People need to give him a chance.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Westbrook has a double double.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Silent over here :x

Anyway, go Thunder, damnit >_< You guys have to win this. Don’t let those nasty Spurs get back in to this :P

- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
@DaarisDirk

by Kiorrik on Nov 14, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I just

turned on WWLS.

RW0 is having a night.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yahoo's game channel

is ahead of the game feed.

I’m living in the future.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 9:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ya

a little annoying

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Harden did have a nice drive and dunk in the 3rd.

And a nice pass to Sefo for an assist as well.

Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D

by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Russell is currently

11 to 0 in assist to turnover ratio.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Green

with a double-double, too.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Westbrook

silencing his critics

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha

Yeah, tonight. He’s just inconsistent. That’s always my gripe with him.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I promise you, it is a mental thing.

He will grow out of this.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know

he will, but until then, I’ll bitch about it.

Same with Durant and his low shooting percentage.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of twitter

ElectricPencils saw Durant RT’d you the other day.

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha Yeah

He’s answered me before, but only because I pissed him off by telling him he should be a better example for kids and learn how to spell.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

I support the Tornado Release ... and Young Bucks.

by Prevenge on Nov 15, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

once again...

we can’t blow this

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We have to score this possesion.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hopefully they foul durant.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

random update

Brandon Jennings has 55 against golden state, wow. Draft steal…

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He’s showing everyone who doubted him.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nellie will get fired (or demoted) tomorrow...

I’m sure.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dang!

cant shake them

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that was a torturous nine seconds

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

but that’s a great road win.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 14, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I seen Brooks say a dirty word.

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh man I'm so happy

The Spurs lost and Uruguay won 1-0 in Costa Rica for the World Cup Qualifiers. Thank you guys!

by mg4tx on Nov 14, 2009 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anytime!

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

anyone know...

why Ginobili didn’t play that much?

by rickpidero on Nov 14, 2009 10:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe because of the - plus/minus

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by daddydai on Nov 14, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, the Recap will be delayed until late tomorrow afternoon

I’ve had a hell of a weekend. Heh.

Tony.psd = Da Man
Manger of Welcome to Loud City
#1 Warriors, Thunder, and Adonal Foyle Fan

by Zorgon on Nov 15, 2009 5:37 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and many thanks for all of the comments!

Sorry I couldn’t be here this time. I was watching the game at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Tony.psd = Da Man
Manger of Welcome to Loud City
#1 Warriors, Thunder, and Adonal Foyle Fan

by Zorgon on Nov 15, 2009 5:38 AM CST reply actions   0 recs


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