Spurs are out in the first round... WOW

[PhutureDynasty]

Didn't feel like a first round matchup but it was.

Still surprised by the fact that they won't be even in the 2nd round, let alone the WCF.

Crazy sport that we watch.

[KG215]

The Spurs are probably the 3rd best team in the West and one of the five best teams in the NBA. Unfortunately for them so are the Clippers, and the Clippers had HCA because the Spurs f***ed around, laid a big fat egg, and pissed away HCA on th elast night of the regular season.

And, really, I think the Clippers and Spurs might be 2a and 2b in the West. I really think the Spurs probably would've won this series if they'd had HCA. And I know, the Rockets finished second in the West. If they beat the Clippers next round, I'll readily admit the Rockets are, at least, the second best team in the West.

[Micku]

Clips and Spurs were basically equals. This wasn't your normal first round matchup. Either team could've beat each other, and the Clips luckily got their way barely.

Imo, they are 2a and 2b of the West. But the Clips are banged up with this series, so we'll see how they can take on the Rockets. Initially I thought whoever won the Clips/Spurs series would go on to the WCF. I still think that, but we'll see.

[AussieG]

That loss to the Pelicans really cost them. Home court helps.. a lot.

[Timmy D for MVP]

Crazy right? If you got rid of conferences and they ended up on opposite sides of the bracket it would be a potential Finals match-up. These were two of the 3 best teams in the conference.

I don't put too much stock on: "oh they lost in the first round it's a bigger deal than if they lost in the WCF." It would have been tough to swallow for someone no matter the outcome but when you look across the court and see THAT team, you can't be too disappointed.

I do think the Spurs had the best shot to upset the Warriors. But there's no point in thinking about hypothetical scenarios.

[BuffaloBill]

There's no way to know for sure. But I think the Spurs would have had an easier time against the Warriors than they did against the Clippers.

[SaltyMeatballs]

Felt like a finals match. One of the best 7 game series I've seen in a while.

[Mr. Jabbar]

WELL

they could have easily won the east, even the chip, but they're out in the first round.

and ppl dare to question why we put asterisks on lebron and his joke of a conference

[dubeta]

Losing in the 1st round = beta

[JimmyMcAdocious]

They played their starters and the Knicks beat them. That's more unacceptable than on the road against the Pelicans in a win or go home situation for them. They win that game and the get HCA, right?

[sportjames23]

Losing in the 1st round = beta

5 >>>> 2 doe

[konex]

There's no way to know for sure. But I think the Spurs would have had an easier time against the Warriors than they did against the Clippers.

Definitely. Blake is a monster

[ThePhantomCreep]

WELL

they could have easily won the east, even the chip, but they're out in the first round.

and ppl dare to question why we put asterisks on lebron and his joke of a conference

Good point.

[Paul George 24]

Leoanrd Cost Them Lose In 1st Round

[kells333]

WELL

they could have easily won the east, even the chip, but they're out in the first round.

and ppl dare to question why we put asterisks on lebron and his joke of a conference

There are plenty of threads on lebron. This isnt one of them. Get off his dick