These aren't your typical Spurs from years ago, father time has caught up with a few of their core players. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have not looked like themselves the entire season. Why should we expect them to turn back the hands of time now during the playoffs? If the Spurs are to have a chance at winning this series they are going to need more out of LaMarcus Aldridge.
Aldridge didn't play particularly well last series against the Grizzlies and his struggles continued last night. He was just 2-7 from the field finishing the game with 4 points. Houston did a great job of putting Aldridge in pick and rolls last night, but on the offensive end he has to make an impact on the block. Outside of Kawhi Leonard who's going to be that other consistent scorer?
On the other hand the Rockets are a handful to contain on the offensive end. With Kawhi having to burden much of the offensive load I don't know if his defense will have the same impact. He can't guard everybody on the Rockets. Houston has multiple players that can handle the ball and create their own shots creating mismatches in their favor.
I don't expect the Rockets to shoot this well every game, but I don't feel they need to in order to beat the Spurs. Game 2 will be Wednesday night in San Antonio and I'm looking forward to the adjustments that both teams will make.
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