There are only three teams left in the playoffs, and the San Antonio Spurs have come off of a fresh four-game sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies.
I wouldn't say it was surprising that the Spurs made it to the NBA Finals for the fifth time in the Tim Duncan era, but the sweep was certainly unexpected, especially against the gritty Grizzlies squad.
As the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers battle it out for the Eastern Conference crown, the Spurs are at home, relaxing and waiting for their next challenger.
Which team do the Spurs prefer to compete with in a seven-game series?
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers' style of play is quite similar to that of the Grizzlies.
Both teams are at the top of their class in terms of defense. The Grizzlies were ranked second in defensive efficiency during the regular season by Hollinger's Team Stats, while the Pacers ranked first.
The Grizzlies run more plays involving their two prominent big men—Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol—while the Pacers employ more of an inside-outside game with David West and Roy Hibbert controlling the ...
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