Last year, the San Antonio Spurs shocked the world when they dismantled the Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh during the 2014 NBA Finals.
Christian Post Report – In reality, the Spurs just executive the plays they have been playing all season long and through the playoffs.
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San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan dunks the ball during the first quarter of the Spurs NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, March 2, 2011.
However, the consistency and accuracy executing the gameplan were the key factors that spelled the game, and finished the series in just five games.
Unfortunately, this year, San Antonio has been finding it difficult to remain consistent. Just a few games ago the team soundly defeated East Conference leader Atlanta Hawks, while in another game it was beaten by the Knicks who own the league’s worst record.
On Wednesday, San Antonio recorded their highest-margin win in the last two years against Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder, 130-91.
Even the Spurs players themselves cannot seem to pinpoint what is the problem with their inconsistency.
“We’re all motivated. It’s not like we’re doing it on purpose. We just have to make a conscious effort to make sure and play better game to game,” said starting point guard Tony Parker.
“I don’t know,” said Parker. “We have great guys on the team. We’re all motivated. It’s not like we’re doing it on purpose. We just have to make a conscious effort to make sure and play better game to game.”
However, as far as coach Gregg Popovich is concerned, the Spurs’ lackluster performance throughout the season is primarily a lack of effort.
In 2014, the Spurs ended March on an impressive winning run and mentality that carried them to the playoffs against their toughest matchup last year, the Dallas Mavericks.
But once they got past Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs, it was all smooth sailing for San Antonio.
In this final stretch towards the playoffs, the Spurs need to get things going so they come prepared for the tougher match-ups in the post-season.
Source : Christian Post