Spurs Versus Rockets
Even without Kawhi Leonard the Spurs are an unstoppable force.
Kawhi Leonard was out for game six of the Western Conference Semifinals yet the Spurs were still able to come away with the victory.
The Spurs and Warriors are both coming into the Western Conference Finals hot with both teams proving that they are the top of the West. The Rockets seemed to be having trouble by losing to the Spurs without the Spurs having two of their starting players. The Spurs may face some trouble next round as the Warriors have not lost a single game throughout the playoffs.
The Rockets had high hopes going into game six as the Spurs were missing Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard as they were both out with injuries. Unfortunately for the Rockets starting Power Forward for the Spurs, Lamarcus Aldridge, had an outstanding game with 12 rebounds and 34 points. The Rockets on the other hand had their lowest scoring game of the entire season with only 75 points. James Harden did not seem himself in game six only scoring 10 points which is believed to be the reason they lost.
The Warriors have high hopes of sweeping the Spurs next round as they are eight and zero in the playoffs. They have already swept the Trailblazers and the Jazz. The Spurs will also miss an offensive presence in Tony Parker throughout this series as he will not play due to a quad injury. With the Warriors well rested and on a hot streak there is no reason to believe they cannot take down the Spurs.
The Spurs are believed to be the only team in the West that can take down the Warriors. If they can beat the warriors in the Conference finals they will may have to defeat a similar team in the Cavaliers whom are also eight and zero in the playoffs. If the Cavaliers do not make it to the finals from the east the Spurs should have a good chance of winning as they will face either the Wizards or the Celtics.
(All Statistics found ESPN)