Statement win by SAS?

[andrei]

Warriors missed a few shots they usually make but Spurs defense was phenomenal. Green did a great job on Curry in particular. Also, small ball hurt the Warriors as its clear that Barnes can't defend inside.

[Marcos_Beck]

They'll match up again twice so we'll have an even better look. Warriors usually get revenge on who beats them, but we'll see. Spurs also didn't play as well as they could, ball movement wasn't as good as they usually show..

[Rizzo]

If the Spurs can continue to hold Curry and Thompson to tough shooting nights then their WCF series will be interesting. If not, I think the Warriors take the series in six.

[KW]

Steph, Klay, and Dray aren't going 3/24 from distance again any time soon. Spurs defense was absolutely insane, and they made a statement, but I still maintain that the Warriors are unbeatable in a seven game series.

Also in the playoffs, they'll have Bogut, Ezeli, and Iguodala back in the mix and will not have to play super small for 48 minutes. I think the Warriors are perfectly okay letting LaMarcus Aldridge score 26 points on 25 shots like he did last night. They were able to limit Kawhi Leonard offensively, and while Parker played impressive defense on Curry in the time they were matched up, there's no way it's continuing in a 7-game series to that extent.

These schedule makers are geniuses... we see this matchup again on April 7th in Oakland, and again on the 10th in San Antonio. WOW.

[Rob]

I wouldnt say statement win. Face it the Spurs HAD to win this one. I know im making injury excuses cause injuries are part of the game but There was no Bogut, Ezeli, or Iggy and it was at their home. It was a great win tho. The way they frustrated Curry and Klay was something i havent seen in a while. Im sure Curry and Klay were missing Boguts (moving) screens. Great win by SA but i expect the Warriors to win the next two matchups if healthy. If not, well they can still lose both games to the Spurs and break the record.

[lakeshowak7]

Not seeing how this game is a statement win, but the 30 point win by the Warriors isn't considered one.

[Rob]

Not seeing how this game is a statement win, but the 30 point win by the Warriors isn't considered one.

Exactly. Like what Jeff Van Gundy said this was a great lost by the Warriors. They put up a hell of a fight when their top 3 players were shooting like shit.

[KW]

Not seeing how this game is a statement win, but the 30 point win by the Warriors isn't considered one.

Exactly. Like what Jeff Van Gundy said this was a great lost by the Warriors. They put up a hell of a fight when their top 3 players were shooting like shit.

And three more players who would start on a lot of teams were out with injuries. Two of them being their entire center rotation. Outside of that horrific Lakers game, this was essentially rock bottom for them.

[emplep7]

I'm looking forward to that matchup come playoff time. The Spurs are one of the only teams that have a chance against the Warriors.

[StOfTheStep]

Never count out Pop.