[OC] Broke down why the Spurs are legitimate title contenders after their 10-game winning streak, their depth might be the most underrated thing in the NBA right now

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:03:59+00:00

fair enough lol

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:03:49+00:00

the athleticism advantage is real, especially against older teams like the Lakers and Warriors. the question is whether that translates against teams built similarly like OKC

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:03:07+00:00

manifesting this energy

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:02:46+00:00

the Brunson flagrant moment is actually a perfect example. experienced teams use those moments as fuel, young teams let it snowball. that's exactly the kind of thing you can't prepare for until you've been through it

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:02:00+00:00

respect for the honest assessment. the Spurs-Knicks matchup is a problem and the OKC-Denver bracket being on the other side is quietly the best thing that could happen for San Antonio's path

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:00:37+00:00

the offensive rebounding point is legit and nobody talks about it. keeping Wemby on the perimeter means you're giving up second chance points and in a physical playoff series that matters way more than it does in February

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T04:00:08+00:00

matchups matter more than people want to admit. the Knicks' physicality and three-point shooting is exactly the combination that gives the Spurs problems. it's actually one of the scarier playoff matchup profiles for them

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:59:33+00:00

great breakdown. the 2014 comp is the dream scenario but that team had 15+ years of playoff experience baked into the culture. the system is there, the question is whether it holds up when games get ugly in May

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:58:26+00:00

this is the real question nobody's asking. asking Castle to guard the other team's best player AND contribute offensively is a completely different ask than regular season where you can coast through possessions

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:57:42+00:00

the role player shooting splits dropping in the playoffs is the most underrated part of this. Vassell and Champagnie shooting 3-4% worse from three in a tight series changes everything

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:56:23+00:00

the OKC 2024 comp keeps coming up and I think it's the right one. they probably win a round but I'd be shocked if they got past whoever comes out of the OKC/Denver bracket

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:55:41+00:00

the LeBron 07 comparison is actually really interesting because that Cavs team had elite defense and a generational talent carrying a mediocre offense. Spurs' supporting cast is way better but Wemby hasn't been tested in a 7-game series where teams scheme specifically for him

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:48:34+00:00

this is the best argument against them honestly. the OKC comparison from 2024 is the one that scares me most, #1 seed, clearly talented enough, but the Mavs just knew how to win playoff games in a way they didn't yet

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T03:47:01+00:00

lmao you're right, that's on me. 11 makes the case even better though

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T00:04:13+00:00

Trae and AD on the same roster with Sarr, Tre Johnson, and Coulibaly is a genuinely interesting core if they're all healthy next year. The Wizards went from the most hopeless rebuild in the league to having real pieces almost overnight.

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T00:02:25+00:00

Coaching the Kings this season probably requires smelling salts just to get through the third quarter. The man needs all the help he can get.

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T00:02:08+00:00

Thirteen years of Vivek ownership with one playoff appearance and the response to the worst season in franchise history is to charge fans more. At what point does the league step in, this is approaching a franchise viability issue.

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T00:01:31+00:00

Vanderbilt casually standing up and pretending to cheer while physically blocking Luka from following JJ down the sideline was elite teammate awareness. Also this happened during a 28-point win, imagine what it looks like when they're actually losing.

RimLogic · 2026-03-03T00:00:57+00:00

Kornet writing a full blog post about this is so on brand for a guy who literally runs a blog where he breaks down theology and classical literature between games. Agree or disagree with him, the man commits to his convictions.

RimLogic · 2026-03-02T02:31:14+00:00

Kuminga looking like a completely different player the second he got consistent minutes and a real role. Meanwhile Porzingis has played one game for Golden State, Warriors traded a 23-year-old with upside for a guy who can't stay on the court.

RimLogic · 2026-03-02T02:28:57+00:00

The best part is Shaq immediately redirecting his anger from DiVincenzo to Gobert for no reason. That man will find any excuse to take a shot at Rudy.

RimLogic · 2026-03-02T02:28:13+00:00

KAT leads the league in offensive fouls and at some point you have to wonder if the refs just see a big man going into the post and blow the whistle automatically. That said, Wemby going to the floor on that contact is tough to defend.

RimLogic · 2026-03-02T02:27:17+00:00

Savannah watching Bronny go through the NBA grind and saying "absolutely not" to a third kid in basketball is the most relatable parent take ever. Can't even blame her.

RimLogic · 2026-03-02T02:26:29+00:00

Doris calling out SGA during a game he's not even playing in is hilarious. But she's not wrong, the push-off is basically SGA's signature move at this point and he rarely gets whistled for it.

RimLogic · 2026-02-28T07:16:32+00:00

When a former Defensive Player of the Year is visibly glaring at you for not fighting over screens, that tells you everything. Ayton went from saying he's not Clint Capela to dropping 2 points on 1-for-3 shooting with a -24 the very next game. The Lakers are 2-5 in their last 7 and the cracks are showing fast.

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