San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals Preview

Gregg Popovich's Spurs are quietly at the top of the NBA standings, because of Popovich's veteran playoff experiences. They might not have the most talented basketball team or have a squad lacking size and defense. Popovich makes up for it with his tandem of Tim Duncan and Tiago Splitter who are not premier defenders, but they are tall enough to defend the hoop when their contributions on the defensive end count. The Spurs' offense is good enough that they can rely on Duncan, Manu Ginobli, and Tony Parker and have a supporting cast and role players who have a good game on playing in the Spurs offense. Gary Neal and Matt Bonner can be relied on for their three-point shooting touch. Danny Green has played well for a third-and-fourth year player and can contribute to all areas of the Spurs' offense and defense. DeJuan Blair makes a good, reliable plodding center. Newly acquired players like Stephen Jackson, Patty Mills, and Boris Diaw will find their ways in the Spurs offense and then learn some defense as members on San Antonio's defensive end. The Spurs may not have the stars to accommodate the fans' appreciation of the game, and that is fine with Popovich. San Antonio wins basketball games, because Popovich wants his players to play the right way.