Spurs struck by Thunder
Last night the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder battled to the very end until Russell Westbrook iced the game with an and one. The Thunder now lead the series 3-2 and have any opportunity to close this series out in front of their home crowd. Kevin Durant and Westbrook have found a happy medium that is winning games against the second best team this season. On the other season I really do not know what has happened to Spurs, yes Tim Duncan is suffering through that whole father time issue but Kawhi Leonard and Lamarcus Aldridge are struggling in times where they are needed the most. The team is doing what is needed, they are keeping the Thunder under 100 points and yet they could not win last night. Maybe this whole "new regime" of the Spurs is not good enough. I think San Antonio has a very slim chance to pull this comeback and even so I do not believe they will win against the Warriors in the conference finals.
Tonight's matchups
Tonight the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors both look to go up a game in their series and the Warriors will look to close out their series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Predictions: Toronto wins yet ANOTHER nail biter and goes up 3-2 and the Warriors will close out this series in a game that never really felt close.
Till next time, Keep on Swishing!
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Frank Vogel out as Pacers head coach
Pacers move on, finally
Larry Bird, President of the Pacers, has announced today that after 6 seasons with Frank Vogel as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers he will not be returning now that his contract has ended. It is important to note that Vogel was not fired, Bird felt it woud be best that he not return. I think this makes a lot of sense because although the Pacers made the playoffs this season, they have been stuck in the "good team purgatory" where a team is good, but they are not considered a title contender. The Pacers have also seen a small decline from a solid 56-26 team two years ago to a 45-37 team this year. The Pacers only real star is Paul George and adding talent this offseason is key because Geroge is in his prime. It has also been reported that the Lakers are looking to trade for PG and this would truly set the Pacers into rebuilding mood, however I do not believe that Bird is willing to take that chance. For now, the Pacers have to go digging in the box of unemployed coaches and hope the right one comes out.
Larry Bird, President of the Pacers, has announced today that after 6 seasons with Frank Vogel as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers he will not be returning now that his contract has ended. It is important to note that Vogel was not fired, Bird felt it woud be best that he not return. I think this makes a lot of sense because although the Pacers made the playoffs this season, they have been stuck in the "good team purgatory" where a team is good, but they are not considered a title contender. The Pacers have also seen a small decline from a solid 56-26 team two years ago to a 45-37 team this year. The Pacers only real star is Paul George and adding talent this offseason is key because Geroge is in his prime. It has also been reported that the Lakers are looking to trade for PG and this would truly set the Pacers into rebuilding mood, however I do not believe that Bird is willing to take that chance. For now, the Pacers have to go digging in the box of unemployed coaches and hope the right one comes out.
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