We Taco Bout The Spurs

Spurs fans have enjoyed an unusually long period of dominance since Tim Duncan arrived in 1997. We've (yes, we use 'we' when referring to our teams) won 50 games every season, made the playoffs every year, made it to the Finals 5 times, and won 4 NBA Titles.

We think, after Tuesday night's game versus the Thunder, that we need to remind Spurs fans of a few things.  Yes, it was a disappointing game.  We wanted to come back from Oklahoma City up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.  Instead, we come back home, tied 2-2, with momentum apparently not on our side.  As fans we wake up with the nightmares of 2012 crashing back to our minds.  Spurs fans: WAKE UP!

We refuse to believe this is a repeat of 2012, or any other time the season has ended with the Larry O'Brien trophy in someone else's locker room. The beauty of sports is that anything can happen.  ANYTHING.  At any time.

Remember the Memorial Day Miracle?  That game versus Dallas in 2003 when Steve Kerr knocked down what seemed like 10 threes in a quarter?  Big Shot Bob's huge 3-pointer versus the Pistons?  And the countless other basketball moments brought to us by the likes of Stephen Jackson, Bruce Bowen, Mario Ellie, Brent Barry, and many more?!

Plus, the series is TIED 2-2 and we have home court advantage!  We play in one of the loudest and supportive arenas in the league!  The Coyote will be there to pump us up and we'll regain our championship form.  

Because of all the success the Spurs have brought us over the years, we expect things to feel easy.  We want to win every series in a sweep.  But, these are the Oklahoma City Thunder - the #2 seed in the Western Conference.  Pop said it best when he said:

"I need a little more dose of nasty...It's not suppose to be easy.  Every round gets tougher...Penetrate hard.  Good passes.  Shoot with confidence.  I want some NASTY!"

Let's block out the negativity.  Let's keep our wits about us.  Believe in our boys.  Let's bring a little NASTY to the arena or the sports bar or your living room or wherever you cheer for our team.  It's been said a series doesn't start until the visiting team wins.  All that has happened so far, is both home teams have done their jobs.  Let's help our Spurs do their job tomorrow and get their mojo back.

If you need any more inspiration, check out these links.

Best of Pop

24 Reasons why you should cheer for the Spurs

The Beautiful Game

Did you get your fix?  Alright, let's do this!  Game 5 is tonight!  We'll be at Fatso's rooting for our Spurs.  Wherever you are, don't give up.  Don't ever give up.  Go Spurs Go!