NBA History Tonight? Warriors Vs Spurs

I think the 96 Bulls were better.

Coach Pop said he's gonna play his starters, should be a interesting game.

If they were really 71-1 I may say they are better than the Jordan Bulls...haha

I've been following the Warriors. They have restored my faith in the NBA. I really hope they make history tonight (which would ensure that they at least tie the record). They're already only the 2nd team to reach 70+ wins.

I think they can do it.

I think i'll watch it, GO SPURS!!

They're actually 71-9 BTW.

And yes the old Bulls would beat them in a series.

I'm definitely tuning in tonight. As much as I liked the Bulls back in the 90's, I do want the Warriors to beat the record.

71-1 - sorry for the typo!!!!!

I'm rooting for the Spurs - to me they're one of the last remnants of old school NBA, although I do like and respect the Splash Brothers.

94-95-96 bulls #'M23

@shailynn

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While I respect their work ethic and chemistry, I have a personal vendetta against the Spurs that dates back to 2005 (Spurs vs Pistons finals), and I absolutely despise Manu and Tony. I can't dislike Tim Duncan though.

I was rooting so hard for the Warriors last year against the Cavs (as I do for any team that's matched up against Lebron, whom I have nothing but contempt for). But the Warriors are magical.

Records are meant to be broken. I really, really want to see it happen. Spurs have a crazy home streak... Then again, the Warriors were "untouchable" at home not too long ago.

I'm excited. Go Warriors!

Nina,

I share your dislike of the Cavs and Spurs. So I will root for the Warriors when they match up with either of those in the playoffs.

This has actually gotten me to watch a little NBA basketball this year. I thought for a second they were going to blow it last night but they pulled it out.

Rooting for Spurs to prevent 73. (90's Bulls fan here.)

However, the Warriors have been a real breath of fresh air in the NBA. They seem like a group of players you can feel good about rooting for. Steph seems like a decent person, unlike some of the other 'stars' in the league.

Warriors looking like they're going to win.

They just tied with the Bulls with one game remaining in the season.

:)

Fuck them. Jordan woulda destroyed their entire defense.

Speaking of Jordan, I had the best seats in the palace during Jordan's last gig in Detroit... His last year, back when he played for the Wizards, the last time the Wizards came to Detroit that season. First row on the court exactly in the middle. I can't think of a better spot. There were times they were inbounding the ball where I could've reached out and touched his ass... I was really young back then. My mom still looked hot, he kept looking at her. Haha.

But Jordan and the Bulls had a good 20(ish) years to enjoy their record. Now they share it, and might even have to pass the torch this week. We'll see.

As far as those who say "well the Bulls would have crushed the Warriors if they had played!" well guess what, there's a two decade time difference and the teams will never play each other. Nor did Wilt Chamberlain, who dominated his era, play Michael Jordan (Wilt still has the record of 100 pts in a game, and don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure his domination of the game led to several NBA rule changes?). Basketball had evolved between and during their eras. If you dominate your era, you are going to be remembered as one of the greatest. The Warriors are right up there with the Bulls as it currently stands, and comparing them just to trivialize the Warriors' success is simply bitter IMO. The Warriors are also playing in an era with perceived GOATS (Lebron, Kobe), and a Spurs team that has won several championships and has a 19 year playoff streak. Warriors are 2-0 against the Cavs this season and 3-1 against the Spurs. I'm also pretty sure the expansion teams of Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies (now in Memphis) happened right around the same year the Bulls went for 72-10, which would allow for a few very "easy" wins.

Both teams are historic.

***When I say "right up there with the Bulls as it currently stands," I am referring to the regular season record... I realize they have to win quite a few more championships to reach the Bulls level of era domination.

Even if they break the record it means nothing unless they win the championship. If they break the record and don't win the championship, they'll only be remembered until another team breaks the record. If they win the championship it's forever.

Chessmaster, absolutely. Steve Kerr as well as the players have obsviously said their main goal is another championship, but it would be great to break a huge record, too. The Warriors are clearly favored to win the championship and I'm not even being bias here; they will have home court advantage in every series, have a very favorable home winning percentage, and have had no problem with San Antonio at home this year. The Cavs didn't prove to be much of an issue so if they prevail from the east I will just be happy to see Lebron get another loss. Honestly, I view OKC as their biggest threat in the west, if they were to end up playing each other. But they're 4-0 on the season with them.

You have to remember last year the Warriors were extremely fortunate, they didn't have to play the Spurs or Clippers, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love were hurt when the Warriors played the Cavs in the finals. If the Warriors win it all this year, I will give it up to them, because they will have earned it.

As far as Bulls vs Warriors, it comes down to the best player on each team. Who would you take, Jordan or Curry? The answer to that would determine who would win the series.

Bulls/Warrors....different times, different rules. Do you really like Luc Longly and Winnington could go out and guard the Warriors at the 3 point line? Without the hand checking rules, Jordan might score 50 a game easily, although he wasn't that special from 3 point range. Both are great teams so let's just enjoy the ride! Like others I'm enjoying some real team basketball played by the Warriors and Spurs. One or even 2 great players don't win championships or else OKC would have a couple by now.

Spurs seems like the only real contenders vs. the Warriors should they meet in the West Conf series. Aren't the warriors 3-1 against the Spurs this season?

Yes the Warriors are 3-1 vs the Spurs this year. As a Spurs fan, I think it's gonna take a minor miracle for us to beat the Warriors in a seven game series. We just don't have enough offense. Duncan and Ginobili are way past their prime. Parker is still ok, but he is past his prime. Kawhi and LaMarcus are our only big time scoring options, and I don't trust LaMarcus in crunch time.

I too think OKC has the best chance of any team in the west of taking out the Warriors. They have 2 of the top 5 players in the league on the same team (Durant and Westbrook).

I don't see how people can dislike the Spurs (is it just because they win a lot?). They have been the model of consistency for the last 15-17 years. They play team ball, no egos. Unlike the Patriots they are not cheaters.

Well I already explained my dislike of the Spurs. I always hated Tony and Many though. So gross. And I get that the 80s/90s had some serious floppers (Bill Laimbeer comes to mind and I love him), flopping has become extremely problematic in the last 15 or so years. Many takes the cake. He is an actress (yes, actress).

And like I said, I still respect their work ethic and chemistry.

Manu* lol my phone corrects his name and I refuse to add it to my dictionary.

Is this another kind of venue I should be bringing Christian Eating Lions to? Indoors, smaller, should I have smaller lions?

SJG

SJG - no, unfortunately Many Ginobili is an atheist. :(

Uhhh Manu* !!!

See, even my phone doesn't respect him.

How about Pumas or Cougars, a better size for the indoor environment. More closely related to house cats too.

"Adult males can reach around 7.9 ft from nose to tail, and a body weight averaging between 115–220 lbs. While females can reach around 6.7 ft from nose to tail, and a body weight averaging between 64–141 lbs. "

SJG