Who saw this coming? The Spurs were ripping up the NBA and just one W away from the #2 seed until they ran into the New Orleans buzzsaw, and that knocked them all the way down to #6.
Still, as disappointed as the Spurs are, the Clippers must feel worse. This is their nightmare matchup. The Spurs obliterated them in their first series 3 years ago, and not many of the faces have changed on LA's side.
Despite home court advantage, LA's playoff stay is likely to be cut shorter than they anticipated.
Prediction:
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Key Matchup: Chris Paul vs. Tony Parker
Tony is getting up there in age, and he's got a lot more wear on his tires than Paul. If the Clips are going to take out the champs, he's going to need to dominate on both ends of the floor.
Still, as disappointed as the Spurs are, the Clippers must feel worse. This is their nightmare matchup. The Spurs obliterated them in their first series 3 years ago, and not many of the faces have changed on LA's side.
Despite home court advantage, LA's playoff stay is likely to be cut shorter than they anticipated.
Prediction:

Key Matchup: Chris Paul vs. Tony Parker
Tony is getting up there in age, and he's got a lot more wear on his tires than Paul. If the Clips are going to take out the champs, he's going to need to dominate on both ends of the floor.
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