West Finals:
Thunder vs. Spurs
We all know what these two teams are capable of at 100%. The Spurs are the most fundamentally sound team in the NBA and have been for a while. Coach of the Year, Gregg Popovich, is the best at monitoring his player’s minutes while still getting the most out of them. The best Power Forward, Tim Duncan, and arguably the best Point Guard, Tony Parker, are the most consistent duo in the league with the most experience. I’m sure their experience will carry them to the Western Conference Championship alone. The only strike against the Spurs is their Big 3 is a little long in the tooth. (Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili)
OKC is San Antonio’s kryptonite. Despite the Spurs experience and fundamentals they are no match for the Thunders speed, quickness, scoring ability and youth. KD is the best scorer in the league… HE CAN PULL FROM 30. Westbrook is the most explosive Point Guard in the playoffs right now and it’s looking like only Westbrook can stop Westbrook. And if Ibaka can continue to have a defensive presence and knock down open mid-range shots the Thunder will be Western Conference Champs for sure. But if Westbrook plays reckless basketball and force up more shots than Kevin Durant then OKC will dig their own grave.
Thunder vs. Spurs
We all know what these two teams are capable of at 100%. The Spurs are the most fundamentally sound team in the NBA and have been for a while. Coach of the Year, Gregg Popovich, is the best at monitoring his player’s minutes while still getting the most out of them. The best Power Forward, Tim Duncan, and arguably the best Point Guard, Tony Parker, are the most consistent duo in the league with the most experience. I’m sure their experience will carry them to the Western Conference Championship alone. The only strike against the Spurs is their Big 3 is a little long in the tooth. (Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili)
OKC is San Antonio’s kryptonite. Despite the Spurs experience and fundamentals they are no match for the Thunders speed, quickness, scoring ability and youth. KD is the best scorer in the league… HE CAN PULL FROM 30. Westbrook is the most explosive Point Guard in the playoffs right now and it’s looking like only Westbrook can stop Westbrook. And if Ibaka can continue to have a defensive presence and knock down open mid-range shots the Thunder will be Western Conference Champs for sure. But if Westbrook plays reckless basketball and force up more shots than Kevin Durant then OKC will dig their own grave.
Contenders:
The Rockets have a high ceiling with James Harden and Dwight Howard duo and Chandler Parsons as a really good shooter. Patrick Beverly is a very underrated player coming off the bench. He’s not going to wow you with a shooting exhibition or lockdown defense but he gives 100% effort and he brings a lot of energy. Harden needs to play better perimeter defense and Howard has to score the ball more efficiently. The Rockets main downfall is “Hack-a-Howard Time” aka “Crunch Time” due to Howards poor free throw shooting. But all in all they will not go unnoticed.
The Rockets have a high ceiling with James Harden and Dwight Howard duo and Chandler Parsons as a really good shooter. Patrick Beverly is a very underrated player coming off the bench. He’s not going to wow you with a shooting exhibition or lockdown defense but he gives 100% effort and he brings a lot of energy. Harden needs to play better perimeter defense and Howard has to score the ball more efficiently. The Rockets main downfall is “Hack-a-Howard Time” aka “Crunch Time” due to Howards poor free throw shooting. But all in all they will not go unnoticed.
On the Rise:
Warriors aka “Live by the 3 die by the 3”
The Warriors potential is quite high… The way Mark Jackson coaches his young team is great. He is a great motivator and his basketball is very high. Stephen Curry is really coming into his own as a Point Guard and a Superstar. Klay Thompson is a great sharp shooter. And Jermaine O’Neal is an underrated defender. And when Andre Iguodala stays out of foul trouble this team can run with the best of them. But they do lack experience and they fall in love with the 3-point line very easily. Just ask the Splash Brothers.
Warriors aka “Live by the 3 die by the 3”
The Warriors potential is quite high… The way Mark Jackson coaches his young team is great. He is a great motivator and his basketball is very high. Stephen Curry is really coming into his own as a Point Guard and a Superstar. Klay Thompson is a great sharp shooter. And Jermaine O’Neal is an underrated defender. And when Andre Iguodala stays out of foul trouble this team can run with the best of them. But they do lack experience and they fall in love with the 3-point line very easily. Just ask the Splash Brothers.
Happy To Just Be Here:
All the teams in the West are all contenders. I’m sure the “Happy to just be here” attitude is far from everybody’s mind.
All the teams in the West are all contenders. I’m sure the “Happy to just be here” attitude is far from everybody’s mind.