Game Thread: Spurs @ Kings - Nov 9, 2012

[TE]

9:00 CT.

How do the good guys play after getting destroyed by the up and coming LA Clippers?

[TE]

Game is today, btw. First time doing a game thread/blog, first timer mistakes tbh.

[TE]

Kings have been on a tear the last two games offensively, shooting 47.2 percent. Granted, those numbers came against Golden State and Detroit. Hopefully the hot streak doesn't carry over in tonight's game.

[spurs10]

W for the Spurs!!!
:flag:

[DesignatedT]

Spread:

Spurs -6
O/U - 199

[ManuTastic]

Get back on the horse!!

[loveforthegame]

I'm leaving for the game soon. Hope the good guys get back on track and get the win.

Go Spurs!!

[Arcadian]

Expect a massive blowout. Spurs 120, Kings 90 - something along those lines.

[TE]

Another thing to mention: Gary Neal will be going up against another quick and athletic back-up point guard in Aaron Brooks. Lets see how that matchup unfolds.

[silverblackfan]

Another thing to mention: Gary Neal will be going up against another quick and athletic back-up point guard in Aaron Brooks. Lets see how that matchup unfolds.
Should be interesting if Neal can't cut it. I hope Patty pulls his head out and starts harassing his man when he is in the game. He has the speed and is a pest. We definitely need some kind of solution for speedy PGs off the bench.

[Arcadian]

Okay I'm ready for the game now...damn west coast start times.

[Uriel]

It's a shame I don't have a billion dollars with which to wager, because even a near-sighted person can see a blowout win of epic proportions coming from a mile away.

[Spurs da champs]

Good thing Robinson aint playing tonight he might have kneed Splitter in his vagina.

[justinandimcool]

early huge lead, Kings bench outplays ours and we'll go into halftime up 8 or so, rest of the game we'll be up around 6-12 until the last five minutes when we blow it open

Spurs 102 Kings 86

[SaTownFan]

No captain jack tonight. Out with a stomach virus. :bang

[ace3g]

No captain jack tonight. Out with a stomach virus. :bang

yep

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen) Stomach virus plaguing Spurs -- Stephen Jackson out, Tony Parker and Matt Bonner ill but probable. Cory Joseph moved to active list.

[timvp]

No captain jack tonight. Out with a stomach virus. :bang

Damn. Hopefully he's back tomorrow.

Leonard, Green and Ginobili will probably soak up his minutes tonight. This also gives a chance for Pop to move Neal to 2 and test out a new backup point guard (Mills or De Colo).

[timvp]

Wonder if Parker was sick last game. That'd explain the total lack of energy.

[timtonymanu]

Jack's out? Sheeeit.

I hope everybody is good to go tomorrow night. I have tickets to the Blazers game and I want to see everyone in action.

[JB91]

Blair back in the starting lineup according to Sean and Bill.

I kind of like Boris coming off the bench; less minutes for Bonner.

[timtonymanu]

Blair back in the starting lineup according to Sean and Bill.

I kind of like Boris coming off the bench; less minutes for Bonner.

Really?

[ace3g]

interesting about Blair starting...showcasing him?

[Canibspur]

Another thing to mention: Gary Neal will be going up against another quick and athletic back-up point guard in Aaron Brooks. Lets see how that matchup unfolds.

Damn. Didnt realize that. Neal's dee and ball handling both have improved since last year but I don't know. Think were better off just hoping for Neal to at least match and hopefully out perform Brooks offensively. Could get fun.

[JB91]

They mentioned the Diaw/Blair thing didn't have to do with the stomach virus going around. Said they were trying out differnt rotations.

[Canibspur]

Blair back in the starting lineup according to Sean and Bill.

I kind of like Boris coming off the bench; less minutes for Bonner.

I'm not a Blair hater. I don't have a problem with Blair being in the starting lineup. What I have a problem with is Blair not getting most of his minutes with Manu on the floor. I haven't checked stats but it sure seems like he is so much more consistent when he plays with Manu. I know that is true for most guys on the team but the difference with Blair just seems to be the biggest.

[timtonymanu]

Well if you want to keep Bonner out of the rotation, this is the way to go. I kind of don't like starting Blair again especially since he can't rebound anymore and he has tendencies to make dumb plays.

[99 Problems]

Jack from the grandstand.

I'm the man, I'm in da stand, here's my champship ring it's on my hand
Home of the kings, but where are the rings, just lots of bling
i'm just sayin my mix tape should be pplaying
let's finish this town ring that bell
I wanna get home and watch replay of coach Cal

[playblair]

let cj guard aaron brooks ... cj was a better overall player/defender than avery bradley in college give cj time o develop ...

blair starting is a good thing ... diaw splitter is better than bonner splitter

[timvp]

Blair in the starting lineup = :tu

I'd love for Pop to give CJ a chance at the backup point guard spot.

[phxspurfan]

w00t w00t home feed on LP

[Spurs Brazil]

Kings call on ILP

[ace3g]

headband Blair is wearing!!!

[Nathan89]

Headband looks like shit!!!

[DesignatedT]

Everybody has the flu. Great.

[phxspurfan]

Coach Pop with Flu = Mike Brown?

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice play TD

[Arcadian]

Beautiful shot from Tim! That's a good start.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop going with what timvp called for before the season - start Grizz, use Diaw as the stretch 4.

[DesignatedT]

Yeah starting Blair is good if it means Bonner is out. Well see.

[Sense]

headband is to show support for veterans, i dont think its ment to be pretty.

[bklynspursfan]

Lakers gonna abuse Blair like always if this is the starting unit when we play next wk :/

[Mugen]

lol something bout playing the spurs just kills the energy of the home crowd

[siraulo23]

what happened blair in the starting lineup?

[BanditHiro]

offense is just brutal

[phxspurfan]

Duncan is sharp

[BanditHiro]

stupid foul to give.

[timtonymanu]

Stop with the TO's.

[Texas_Ranger]

nice dunk

[Libri]

Green lol

Product of a bad pass. :/

[Sense]

Blair and Green are playing like shit

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

"Tim didn't have a consistent outside shot 7-8yrs ago" - Sacto fucktard.

Bankshot, anyone?

[timtonymanu]

Wake up

[DesignatedT]

:lmao blair. that's why were starting you!

[BanditHiro]

coming out flat again fuck i think it's time to really panic.

[Spurs Brazil]

Turnover after turnover

[capek]

wow blair smh

[DesignatedT]

coming out flat again fuck i think it's time to really panic.

It's the 6th game. No it's not.

[Arcadian]

Wow - Parker is so fast, he makes other fast men look like slowass old men.

[DesignatedT]

Need Green and Kawhi to get going without Jack tonight.

[Mugen]

lol TP is the worst fast break distributor

[Sense]

This isn't the same team as last year. Yeah it's the same roster, but I just don't see the fluidity we had towards the end of the season and during the playoff run.

[Uriel]

Can someone PM me a feed, please? Thanks! :)

[capek]

It's the 6th game. No it's not.

Aparently you haven't met my friend Spursfan. :rolleyes

[DesignatedT]

This isn't the same team as last year. Yeah it's the same roster, but I just don't see the fluidity we had towards the end of the season and during the playoff run.

5 months off does that to a team. It takes time..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Grizz experiment an unmitigated failure. Need Boris in starting lineup, his passing, range and D makes a load of difference.

We really need to trade - either Splitter and baggage for Varejao, or some kind of package for Ilyasova who has had a slow start on his big contract but would fit perfectly with us.

[DesignatedT]

Aparently you haven't met my friend Spursfan. :rolleyes

Haha I know how it works. Just feel like responding tonight.

[DPG21920]

The bench is where we should see some seperation

[bbarry]

who cares if we aren't the same team as last year? if we were, we aren't going anywhere except first class ticket to first round exit.

[DapDaGenius]

Johnson took a shit on our defense

[DesignatedT]

Horrible D by Blair.

[DesignatedT]

Oh my gosh Green. So bad at leading the break.

[DapDaGenius]

Cousins look mad AF :lol

[bklynspursfan]

Kings on pace for 30. Why change things up?

[DesignatedT]

Alright, Manu. Need you tonight.

[BanditHiro]

kwahi needs more arc in his jump shot.

[timtonymanu]

Man, Blair's defense is so bad. I remember why I hated him in the starting 5 so much.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If Cousins would stop pouting and pulling faces he might shoot better than 45%! :lmao

[timvp]

Let's see what the bench can do.

[bbarry]

bill land: "spurs d needs to tighten up"

looks like it aint even ON, much less tighten up

[timtonymanu]

Splitter-Diaw now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think first 6 mins of game was a clear indication that we need Boris as a starter.

[DesignatedT]

Splitter-Diaw is fine but fuck we need something better than Blair in the SL.

[Flawless]

I hope Mills and De Colo get some playing time :hungry:

[Spurs Brazil]

defense is terrible. Kings scoring everything in the paint

[timvp]

Splitter is the only seven footer I've ever seen with a point guard arsenal of finishing moves.

[BanditHiro]

not boxing out cousins at all

[timtonymanu]

I think first 6 mins of game was a clear indication that we need Boris as a starter.

This is why the Spurs desperately need a back-up 4. Take Blair out of the starting lineup and you are giving Bonner the backup 4 spot.

[Reck]

Well I hope we dont lose to the fucking Kings. That is all I'll say.

[ElNono]

not boxing out a freebie is unforgivable at this level

[capek]

Haha I know how it works. Just feel like responding tonight.

I know how you feel. The eyerolls weren't meant for you. :)

But I mean, talk about amnesia. Or just brand new Spurs fans? Spurs always start off shitty and slow, SPAM anyone?? meh, I guess that's just how they enjoy their fandom...every season brand new, forget how the NBA works, how the Spurs work, and just watch! :flypig

[timvp]

Defensive rebounding remains horrible :td

[Malik Hairston]

Sacramento doesn't have any decent interior defenders, attack the paint..

james Johnson has no offensive game, stop letting him fucking score, tbh..

Thornton = trouble for the Spurs..

[timvp]

Mills backup PG. Let's hope he takes advantage of it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

C'mon Patty, PLAY WITH CONTROL!

[DesignatedT]

Weird game with weird lineups.

[Libri]

Splitter is the only seven footer I've ever seen with a point guard arsenal of finishing moves.

Would rather see him finish like a center, tbh.

[Johnny RIngo]

Grizz experiment an unmitigated failure. Need Boris in starting lineup, his passing, range and D makes a load of difference.

We really need to trade - either Splitter and baggage for Varejao, or some kind of package for Ilyasova who has had a slow start on his big contract but would fit perfectly with us.

The time to make that trade was last year. No way Cavs give up Andy for our garbage now.

[Sense]

Would rather see him finish like a center, tbh.

I think thats what he ment.

[timvp]

Would rather see him finish like a center, tbh.

Pretty true. It's a curse and a blessing ... probably in that order.

[DPG21920]

The team looks like it's playing in quick sand this year. We have the sleepiest team for lack of a better term. Spurs need to get back to upping the pace.

[DesignatedT]

There we go Gary.

[timvp]

Dumb shot by Manu, tbh.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This is why the Spurs desperately need a back-up 4. Take Blair out of the starting lineup and you are giving Bonner the backup 4 spot.

Exactly. Stretch 4 is the position we're sorely lacking. Trade Bonner McRoberts from Orl - he couldn't be any worse than Rocket.

[ElNono]

bad shot after bad shot

[DesignatedT]

Shoot the ball Boris.

[timtonymanu]

Patty smh

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Team is totally discombobulated, both starters and bench. Pop has to experiment early in the season, but this lineup jumpbe is a failure.

[ElNono]

come on Splitter, how do you foul Brooks?!?!

[DesignatedT]

Is there gym really called Sleep Train Arena? Horrible name.

[Spurs Brazil]

Boris refuses to shoot

[DesignatedT]

No Jack is forcing Patty to play. Neal is still running point with Patty out there.

[timvp]

Manu missed Patty wiiiiiide open in the quarter. Now Splitter has two fouls. :pctoss





Annoying first quarter, tbh. But it'll take more than one quarter to adjust to the new rotation. Things should smooth out as the game progresses.

[DPG21920]

Team is totally discombobulated, both starters and bench. Pop has to experiment early in the season, but this lineup jumpbe is a failure.

Why do you have to experiment when you have a line up you saw work all the way up to the WCF?

[Captivus]

No Jack is forcing Patty to play. Neal is still running point with Patty out there.

i dont get it...

[DPG21920]

Timvp melting down...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is it too early to give up on Splitter? I haven't seen much improvement from him in quite a while. I wonder if the Cavs would be interested in trading Splitter and baggage for Varejao?

[z0sa]

No Jack, I think we're doing okay. But I'm worried about our rebounding per the par.

[DapDaGenius]

Gary Neal.....needs to stop being selfish

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why do you have to experiment when you have a line up you saw work all the way up to the WCF?

Because we know that the Turd Towers isn't going to get us anywhere, we know Splitter and Grizz can't play together, and we need to find a bigman rotation that works.

All coaches experiment early in the year to get the right lineups - you know this!

[DesignatedT]

lol manu

[Libri]

WTF?!

[Kidd K]

Spurfan excuse incoming:

I wonder if this flu thing is why so many Spurs seemed to play so lazy in LA earlier this week?

[DesignatedT]

Keep shooting Boris.

[justinandimcool]

lol Manu

and there's the Boris we like to see. if he makes his shots, his passing is twice as effective.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

For mine, Boris-Tim is clearly the best starting rotation, but as we all know the bench bigs are a mess... a real conundrum.

[timvp]

Mills' 1992 haircut is messing with his game, IMO.

[DesignatedT]

Splitter with the Stone hands

[DapDaGenius]

Sloppy as hell

[Libri]

come on Tiago, damn

[justinandimcool]

lack of turd trio = our offense off the bench is beautiful

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Splitter's hand have been ATROCIOUS this yr.

[DapDaGenius]

Where is D-Major?

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Does anybody have a game link? If so, PM me. Thanks

[DPG21920]

:lol this is like the bad news bears right now

[justinandimcool]

nvm. fucking Manu

[timtonymanu]

Stop being so fucking sloppy.

[Trainwreck2100]

a block by splitter wtf???

[Kidd K]

Splitter just used up his block for next week.

[timvp]

Down three with the Spurs seeming incapable of making three clean passes in a row?

Good news.

[blackfire12]

hmmmm

[superjames1992]

I want to see De Colo.

[Spurs Brazil]

ugly so far

[justinandimcool]

Manu, Boris, Nando, Splitter, Patty in the same line up = no one would even look each other to pass

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm not particlarly worried about this game, but I think we need a trade and quick. This rotation of bench bigs is taking us nowhere.

I think Splitter should be moved while still on a decent contract with plenty of value, especially if we can ship out Bonner at the same time. Something like Splitter, Bonner, filler for Varejao or Ilyasova.

[DesignatedT]

Alright. That's enough Patty.

[superjames1992]

Gary Neal: Great scorer. Awful point guard.

[justinandimcool]

:lol Patty

[DesignatedT]

:lol splitter

[Kidd K]

Real stat:

Splitter's only had a block in four straight games two times in his entire NBA career. Keep an eye out next game to see if he can build on this "amazing" stat.

[DPG21920]

Tiago = Rodney Dangerfield.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So disappointed with Patty this year - still hasn't learned to use high screens.

[DapDaGenius]

Splitter got punked just now lol

[justinandimcool]

what kind of professional 7-foot basketballer can't finish that? fuck

[timtonymanu]

:lol Travis Outlaw. Man what happened to that guy? I loved him in Portland.

[024]

goddamn it splitter, goddamn it

[timvp]

Splitter, how do you not dunk that? You have a clear lane to the basket on the break and you shoot a layup ......... and proceed to get blocked by Francisco Garcia.

Wow.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn Tiago, finish strong

[timtonymanu]

So disappointed with Patty this year - still hasn't learned to use high screens.

Disappointing, indeed. He looked very good last year and looked like he improved his game a lot. It's still early though.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Apparently Varejao can be had, but you just know the Spurs are sitting on their hands rather than putting together a package to get it done.

[superjames1992]

We need some Bonner to help the offense.

[DapDaGenius]

Tiago will get a D this game, I'm calling it.

[timvp]

No way in hell I trade Splitter right now. Last season, for a stretch of games he was arguably the best backup bigman in the league. Trading him now would be trading him at his absolute lowest point. He has nowhere to go but up.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Disappointing, indeed. He looked very good last year and looked like he improved his game a lot. It's still early though.

Yeah, still early. Shouldn't really judge things until at least 20 games in. We can live in hope...

[Libri]

Mills! Good drive.

[timtonymanu]

There's the Patty Mills I love.

[timvp]

KEEP SHOOTING PATTY.

Anything else he does is playing against his natural instincts.

[justinandimcool]

Patty!!!

4 down!!

[timvp]

Shoot that, Patty.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Good stretch from Patty - 3 nice shots and a strong pass to weak-arsed Splitter.

[justinandimcool]

Kawhi on the break is just a disaster, 95% of the time

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

11 TOs. Ugh. We're playing down to Sacto's standard.

[superjames1992]

Did Tony fuck Pop's mistress or something? TP isn't getting any playing time tonight.

Patty Mills must have given Pop a blowjob because he's getting starter's minutes.

[BatManu20]

Kawhi on the break is just a disaster, 95% of the time
It really is tbh.

[timvp]

Did Tony fuck Pop's mistress or something? TP isn't getting any playing time tonight.

Patty Mills must have given Pop a blowjob because he's getting starter's minutes.

TP is suck.

[ElNono]

Tony and Bonner have the flu per the Kings announcers

[DesignatedT]

Nobody on the team outside of Tony and Manu can run a successful fast break. The 3rd most effective player in that situation is probably Duncan tbh :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

How are we leading this POS game???

[timtonymanu]

Did Tony fuck Pop's mistress or something? TP isn't getting any playing time tonight.

Patty Mills must have given Pop a blowjob because he's getting starter's minutes.

Um... TP is kind of ill right now. What is it with Spurfan fascination with blowjobs?

[capek]

Can Patty be just part of the ensemble cast and not the star, like he was in the Olympics (tops in scoring), and still play with confidence? The full court drive was a flash, but in sets he just hasn't shown it yet. Granted, he's now 6 games in to being a part of the regular rotation on an NBA team, but while I'd give him more time to figure it out, I'll be curious to see how much patience GP has.

[timvp]

Blair took off that ridiculous headband :lol

[capek]

How are we leading this POS game???

We're playing the Kings.

[ElNono]

Blair took off that ridiculous headband :lol

I think the league gave those because it's military night... Vince Carter had the exact same one in the Knicks-Mavs game

[capek]

Blair took off that ridiculous headband :lol

Pop made a deal with him before the game. Three shitty plays in a row, and you take off the headband. At least Blair knows how to follow rules.

[Spurs Brazil]

Timmy J is money

[timvp]

Leonard with no hesitation finally.

[Mugen]

Dejuan turning his back on the Veterans after 1 quarter.

[timtonymanu]

Finally Whi

[justinandimcool]

half of this Kings roster could be really good, just having development stunted by a shitty organization. feel bad for them, tbh.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We're playing the Kings.

Oh yeah, that's right. :lol

[capek]

Leonard with no hesitation finally.

Damn, there's like a 2-3 second delay on LP BB...ugh, already hate this service...

[justinandimcool]

damn we look so good when jumpers fall

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy automatic from mid range. And finally some defense. 8 points this quarter

[Arcadian]

Oh yeah, the offense is hitting its stride.

[Libri]

:tu

[bklynspursfan]

2nd unit was pretty good today. I wish we had 2 Diaw's.

[timvp]

Spurs playing at about 60% yet up 10. God bless Scam Magnet Bracelet Arena or whatever this place is called now.

[024]

not sure if spurs defense is improving or that the kings really suck. im thinking the kings really suck.

[Arcadian]

Timmy automatic from mid range. And finally some defense. 8 points this quarter

This is why Tim is so fun to watch. In an era when most people ignore the mid range, Tim thrives in it.

Granted, there are lots of players who shoot fadeaway jumpers from that range, but Tim has the best face-up midrange game around.

[NickiRasgo]

Is Jackson injured?

[timtonymanu]

Is Jackson injured?

Stomach virus

[BatManu20]

Kawhi Leonard wtf are you doing

[DPG21920]

Spurs playing at about 60% yet up 10. God bless Scam Magnet Bracelet Arena or whatever this place is called now.

But they aren't playing well. Despite the score, I am still seeing more to be concerned about than happy about.

[timvp]

Blair's defense = :facepalm

[bklynspursfan]

I like Kawhi attacking but that's where he needs to get a little floater. His hands may be too big tho

[timvp]

DPG melting down.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Our rebounding is not good, looks like the passing is picking up though.

[SpursRock20]

Kawai looks like he is in an awkward stage in his career. He knows he has the tools to play at the next level, but his inability to use those tools is making him worse than he was when he was content on playing as a role player. He'll come around.

[BatManu20]

Blair... *facepalm*

[timvp]

:vomit @ that first half.

[ElNono]

blair missing the stupid layups

[justinandimcool]

TP is drunk

[bklynspursfan]

If only Blair was as good a finisher around the rim as Splitter

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Wow the minute distribution is kinda crazy.

[superjames1992]

I'd rather have Bonner in there than Blair. Dude sucks.

[LakerHater]

BAD POSSESION!

[024]

god that was ugly

[Malik Hairston]

half of this Kings roster could be really good, just having development stunted by a shitty organization. feel bad for them, tbh.

:lol blaming their organization..

Cousins, Evans and Thornton are all low IQ players, not to mention Evans still can't shoot..

Isaiah Thompson and Jason Thompson are their only young players being limited by their surroundings..

[jestersmash]

I think I've liked maybe 1/2 a quarter of Spurs offense through 22 quarters so far (5.5 games).

Our offense has been incredibly sloppy overall.

[Spurs Brazil]

Ugly 1st half. Too many turnovers. But still up 8

[HI-FI]

Report Card ain't looking too good right now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ugly, ugly game. Just ugly.

[DesignatedT]

I get starting Blair. If he's going to be the 4th big then he should probably start but the Duncan-Diaw combo still needs time on the court together.

[Arcadian]

You know what, NBA games get ugly sometimes. Get used to it. The important thing is to win those games.

[Malik Hairston]

Blair is so fucking bad, tbh..his defense has always been atrocious, but what has happened to his shooting touch at the rim?..

[Uriel]

I realize we're playing the Kings, but I think our defense this early in the season is better than last year's already.

[DapDaGenius]

We're playing a gross game out there. They need to clean it up, a lot. Way too many turnovers and players trying to finish with lackadaisical efforts.

[SpursRock20]

My money on the reason why the Spurs are struggling:

Pop didn't like how hot they were record-wise to begin the year. Spurs are a team that historically starts off slow and turns it on late. Pop feared the worst (media attention) and told them to tank this roadtrip. Most logical reason I can think of.

[jestersmash]

Kawai looks like he is in an awkward stage in his career. He knows he has the tools to play at the next level, but his inability to use those tools is making him worse than he was when he was content on playing as a role player. He'll come around.

I see Kawhi as an important role playing piece on a contending team and nothing more. I've been pretty disappointed every time he's tried to assert himself as a playmaker.

His handles are actually quite mediocre for a player of his size. I never feel like he's in complete control when handling the ball (usually in the open court).

[bklynspursfan]

Defense definitely picked up in the 2nd quarter, started with the 2nd unit. Wonder if this means he's trying to give everyone a good amount of minutes so no one sits out tomorrow, 2nd unit played a good amount of minutes in the 2nd

[benefactor]

Blair can't even help himself when the Spurs are trying to showcase him.

[superjames1992]

I realize we're playing the Kings, but I think our defense this early in the season is better than last year's already.
Agreed. Defensively, we look really good.

Offensively, not so much, but we'll come around.

[SpursRock20]

I see Kawhi as an important role playing piece on a contending team and nothing more. I've been pretty disappointed every time he's tried to assert himself as a playmaker.

His handles are actually quite mediocre for a player of his size. I never feel like he's in complete control when handling the ball (usually in the open court).

He was an important role player on a contending team last year. He was a rookie, you don't think he can improve to be something more?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Kawhi will be fine. Before coming to the NBA he was more of a post player than a perimeter player.

[LakerHater]

Over past two games, Tony Parker is 5 for 20, Tim Duncan 10 for 24, Manu Ginobili 3 for 12

[timvp]

Let's hope for a cleaner second half. If the Spurs can improve to about 80%, this should be a blowout.

[jestersmash]

He was an important role player on a contending team last year. He was a rookie, you don't think he can improve to be something more?

Oh I'm sure he can improve, but can he improve enough to fill the shoes of an all star-caliber "face of the franchise" type player that Pop wants? I doubt it. I hope so but I doubt it.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Parker doesn't want to attack the basket. Is he hurt or what?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Yeah Kawhi!

[DesignatedT]

Sleep Train arena livin up to its name...

[jestersmash]

Tony engaging in another non-screen and roll with Dejuan Blair. Ends in a 1 on 1 attempt, and Kawhi has to clean up the glass for us to score.

I'd really like to see some actual screening and actual penetration from our guards (especially Tony and Manu).

[Spurs Brazil]

Good plays by Green and Leonard

[jestersmash]

Our transition offense is fine.

Our half court offense is so uninspired and stale right now. Our screen and rolls are so ineffective. I don't get it. This doesn't look anything like the '11-'12 Spurs offense.

[timvp]

Blair with some Dave Cowens type hustle.

[DapDaGenius]

is thompson dead?

[jestersmash]

Yeah there was no foul there. We got lucky.

[LakerHater]

That looked real clean!!!

[DPG21920]

There was clearly a foul lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi and Danny are fine finishers on the break, you just don't want them quarterbacking it! :lol

[DapDaGenius]

Then thompson took a sh1t on the team lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job TD. 4th on Cousins