Thunder-Spurs: Breaking down the matchups

Darnell Mayberry analyzes the position matchups for the Western Conference Finals.

BY DARNELL MAYBERRY | Published: May 27, 2012

POINT GUARD

RUSSELL WESTBROOK VS. TONY PARKER

ANALYSIS: Westbrook is clearly the better scorer. But Parker is smarter, craftier and more experienced. And with Parker possessing the ability to make his teammates better, San Antonio's role players become a much bigger threat. The Spurs might have to worry about Westbrook exploding for 30. But with Parker, the Thunder has to hope the Spurs' floor general doesn't go off for 25 points or more while also setting his teammates up for another 15 to 20 points.

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