Thus far, the playoffs have been full steam ahead for the Warriors and Cavaliers. A third straight clash in the NBA Finals seems almost inevitable, given that neither has lost a game yet this postseason.
The Eastern Conference semifinal matchup between the Wizards and Celtics has been entertaining, particularly the point guard showdown between John Wall and Isaiah Thomas. Regardless of which club prevails in that series, it’s tough to see either one taking more than one or two games from the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are playing at peak efficiency, with only the star-laden Warriors seemingly capable of slowing them down.
It’s safe to say Golden State will take care of business and dispose of the Jazz as early as this evening. The Warriors’ opponent in the next round is still very much in doubt. The Rockets-Spurs series has lived up to its billing, with each team showed it’s capable of dominating the other. The Rockets crushed the Spurs in San Antonio during Game 1 with their high-powered attack. The Spurs turned up the defensive intensity and cruised to victory in Game 2, then posted another double-digit win in Game 3 at Houston. The Rockets responded in Game 4 on Sunday with 19 made 3-pointers and buried the Spurs.
It could very take seven games to decide that series, and while either would be a major underdog against Golden State, a Western Conference Finals upset is not as far-fetched as Cleveland failing to represent the East in the Finals. The Warriors would have to face another team with plenty of firepower to match their offensive weapons if the Rockets outlast the Spurs. Golden State would have to deal with San Antonio’s teamwork, experience and savvy if the Spurs get through the conference semifinals.
That brings us to our Community Shootaround question of the day: Which team would give the Warriors a tougher battle in the conference finals — the Rockets or Spurs? And why?
Please take the comments section and share your thoughts on this subject. We look forward to what you have to say.
I’m admitting I’m bias towards the Spurs. But I think that they are a better match up for them. If Aldridge, who is a question mark, can put up 20 points in a couple nights, I think the Spurs have a chance to put a couple of games on the Warriors. I’m gonna be honest, I don’t see the Spurs winning more than two games, as much as that disappoints me. But I feel the warriors will not do good with throwing up threes with no defense, the warriors could sweep them. But with the Spurs I think they lose because the offense is more versatile and can slow down their pace, and take advantage of the bigs.
When I said the warriors will not do good putting up threes with no defense, I meant the rockets, my mistake.
Either team will lose in 6
I think Houston matches well with them on offense. Spurs will need to score 110-115 just to have a shot vs GSW. Houston has the spacing, shooting and ball movement to make things interesting next round. If it’s Spurs/GSW I have Warriors in 5. If it’s Houston then it’ll probably go to 6 at best. Either team is playing in the wrong era right now. If this was 2011 either team would make the finals.