Game Thread: Spurs vs. Thunder - March 11 @ 7:30 PM CDT

[Darius McCrary]

Diaw singlehandedly cut our lead in half with one play.

[TDfan2007]

Sobering fact: Timmy's one on one defense has taken a nosedive since his injury.

[Brazil]

You didn't hear? Everything the Spurs do is on Manu :lol

At least when tp is out, the only one to have a good life with spurs fans is Tim :lol

[BillMc]

Love to watch Leonard develop.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

i just don't know why diaw's so scared to shoot 3s

[maurolv]

it's hilarious to see the mood of this forum go in such bipolar directions
we were down by that much and came back that quickly. guess what, it can happen to us just the same if we get too confident about it

I've said it before. We have the most cyclothymic fans on the NBA.

[ElNono]

At least when tp is out, the only one to have a good life with spurs fans is Tim :lol

Tim is excused for life, tbh

[Chinook]

Green's pull-up three was the second-best play of the half, in my opinion. If he can hit those consistently, his play-making ability will increase dramatically.

[HarlemHeat37]

I haven't read the game thread yet, but I hope the meltdowns in the 1st quarter were mild, tbh..the Spurs are missing their best player and only consistent shot creator, huge loss, obviously..

I still expect the Spurs to lose this game, but nice effort so far..

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Tiago has been our best player IMO

[EVAY]

WTF is up with Manu's FT shooting this season? I almost trust Splitter to hit them more than Manu lately.

He is such a rhythm player and has had so many injuries this year that he is just still out of sync. He can come back and occasionally play brilliantly, but we all expect too much of him anymore because he used to play brilliantly all the time and can't really do it at that level consistently any more. He is still the most fun to watch though, although Leonard is quickly getting about ready to take that mantle away from him.

[Richie]

This game is a perfect example of how the Thunder miss Harden. If Harden had the ball instead of Westbrook in the last 5 minutes, the would score no question. He'll get to the line or hit shots.

[BatManu20]

If Diaw could shoot the 3, this offense would de devastating. He almost single handedly hurts this offense cause he gets so many open looks, and just holds the ball. The defender plays way off of him cause he's not a threat to score. I love Diaw's passing, but we need a stretch 4 badly.

[ShoogarBear]

Gary Neal, 6 assists?

[hater]

Diaw was wide open just inside the line for about 5 seconds. he chose to turn it over.

[ElNono]

:lol Jack jumping like a little kid on that Kawhi dunk

[Chinook]

If Diaw could shoot the 3, this offense would de devastating. H almost single handedly kills this offense cause he gets so many open looks, and just holds the ball. The defender plays way off of him cause he's not a threat to score. I love Diaw's passing, but we need a stretch 4 badly.

Diaw can shoot the three as well as anyone. He just chooses not to.

[SpurPadre]

not sure if mentioned but maybe Pop has a new defensive adjustment: when Splitter is out there, put him on one of the guards , seemed to work during that stretch in the 2nd quarter.

Hmm, we'll see but they had Fisher out there more often than I would've though, tbh. But what will the offensive adjustment be when Sefolosha bitch slaps TP again should the teams meet in the playoffs?

[ElNono]

I haven't read the game thread yet, but I hope the meltdowns in the 1st quarter were mild, tbh..the Spurs are missing their best player and only consistent shot creator, huge loss, obviously..

I still expect the Spurs to lose this game, but nice effort so far..

tbh, I expect the Spurs to lose this game too, but because OKC is unguardable... I expect plenty of whistle in the 2nd half

[spurspokesman]

Screwed up alsowhen he passed up a wide open look and picked up a charge smdh

[EVAY]

Sobering fact: Timmy's one on one defense has taken a nosedive since his injury.

Unfortunate but undeniably true.

[Mugen]

God help us all when the refs realize KD hasn't shot a free throw yet.

[HarlemHeat37]

Green's pull-up three was the second-best play of the half, in my opinion. If he can hit those consistently, his play-making ability will increase dramatically.

He can barely dribble a ball..if a defense focuses on him, which will be the case in the playoffs, his only production will be generated from open 3s, as usual, which isn't necessarily a bad thing..

[Budkin]

Just caught up to half. How many times is Diaw going to pass up shots??

[SpurPadre]

Neal with 6 assists? In one game?! What the fuck is this bizzaro world or something?!

[DejuanorwhatDude]

Diaw seems useless against the Thunder. He doesn't shoot the ball and we seem to be more successful against OKC when the floor is spaced.

[EVAY]

tbh, I expect the Spurs to lose this game too, but because OKC is unguardable... I expect plenty of whistle in the 2nd half

I'm afraid you are probably right.

[Obstructed_View]

Unfortunate but undeniably true.

I saw him get five blocks in a half against Chicago. I guess I don't agree.

[ShoogarBear]

KD, no FTs. That will definitely change.
Spurs shooting 59%. That will change.
Gary Neal, 6 assists, no TOs. That will change.

Long way to go.

[DejuanorwhatDude]

Just caught up to half. How many times is Diaw going to pass up shots??

Lol agreed.

[RD2191]

live by the 2, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

[EVAY]

Hmm, we'll see but they had Fisher out there more often than I would've though, tbh. But what will the offensive adjustment be when Sefolosha bitch slaps TP again should the teams meet in the playoffs?

Hopefully, we will see Leonard take over the scoring. We didn't have that last year and we can hope that it can be a difference maker this year. Because you can count on Sefalosha on Parker.

[Richie]

If Diaw could shoot the 3, this offense would de devastating. He almost single handedly hurts this offense cause he gets so many open looks, and just holds the ball. The defender plays way off of him cause he's not a threat to score. I love Diaw's passing, but we need a stretch 4 badly.

This is so true. He killed us in the playoffs by not taking open 3's. Career 33%, he's good enough to take them wide open.

[RD2191]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

[Obstructed_View]

Just caught up to half. How many times is Diaw going to pass up shots??

Story of his career, bro.

[EVAY]

I saw him get five blocks in a half against Chicago. I guess I don't agree.

Defense involves more than blocks, tbh.

[Richie]

live by the 2, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

Our defence has got us in to this position, not the 3s

[Obstructed_View]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

It's the 18 points allowed in the second quarter that should be encouraging you.

[Brunodf]

Pop mistake watch: he will expect Neal not suck and play him too much in the 2nd

[TheSkeptic]

I saw him get five blocks in a half against Chicago. I guess I don't agree.

I'm not really taking a side in this debate, but blocked shots =/= good defense.

[Brazil]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

:lol even without their best player u cannot give the spurs a break?

[Obstructed_View]

Defense involves more than blocks, tbh.

Since you're implying that his injury is a factor, the ability to jump and block shots will go away before anything else tbh.

[Cry Havoc]

I haven't read the game thread yet, but I hope the meltdowns in the 1st quarter were mild, tbh..the Spurs are missing their best player and only consistent shot creator, huge loss, obviously..

I still expect the Spurs to lose this game, but nice effort so far..

Seriously, I'd be shocked if we win this game.

[Capt Bringdown]

So great to see Leonard blossom. He could be our X factor in the PO.

[Strategic]

The Spurs made a run and the thread picks up.

[Brazil]

Btw what a bipolar fan base everything is on the what have you done for me lately...

[Strategic]

Seriously, I'd be shocked if we win this game.Come on Spurs fan, they can do it!

[Cry Havoc]

Come on Spurs fan, they can do it!

I know it's possible. But beating the Thunder without our best player while they're getting most of the whistles is a tall task. I'm realistic but hopeful.

[Chinook]

He can barely dribble a ball..if a defense focuses on him, which will be the case in the playoffs, his only production will be generated from open 3s, as usual, which isn't necessarily a bad thing..

He's a little better at dribbling than he used to be, though it's obviously not a strength. But if he has a pull-up three in his game, then he's a threat to score when he's moving, which would force the defender to play close to him as soon as he catches the ball (not just when he's set), which will open up a lane for him to drive. Even with his lack of handles, getting a defender out of position should allow him to drive and kick more easily.

[Cry Havoc]

KL TO START!

[EVAY]

Since you're implying that his injury is a factor, the ability to jump and block shots will go away before anything else tbh.

I don't really know if the injury is a factor or not. It is co-incidental with the post injury play, though. Some of his blocks come from below the rim and do not involve jumping. The defense that I am not liking is watching guys just go past him. I don't know if he has less lateral movement or what. Just that it coincides with the injury.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm not really taking a side in this debate, but blocked shots =/= good defense.

As I mentioned, if the injury's a factor, the blocks will be the first to go. Duncan's defense might have dropped off, but I reject the theory that it has anything to do with the injury, unless Duncan just decided to save something for the playoffs.

[EVAY]

Since you're implying that his injury is a factor, the ability to jump and block shots will go away before anything else tbh.

I don't really know if the injury is a factor or not. It is co-incidental with the post injury play, though. Some of his blocks come from below the rim and do not involve jumping. The defense that I am not liking is watching guys just go past him. I don't know if he has less lateral movement or what. Just that it coincides with the injury.

[ace3g]

CJ!!!

[Strategic]

nice touch

[Brazil]

Cory scored lets trade tp

[Pop]

I haven't read the game thread yet, but I hope the meltdowns in the 1st quarter were mild, tbh..the Spurs are missing their best player and only consistent shot creator, huge loss, obviously..

I still expect the Spurs to lose this game, but nice effort so far..

And the Thunder are on the second game of a back to back.

[HarlemHeat37]

OKC will limit Neal and Green in the 2nd half IMO..

Durant will shoot more in the 2nd half and he will receive an abundance of FTs..

Spurs need a barrage of 3s, and/or nice performances from Duncan/Splitter/Manu/Leonard to win IMO..

[Cry Havoc]

OH MY GOD JOSEPH!!!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Kawhi just calm down now

[bklynspursfan]

How did green not get that ball!?

[Pop]

Joseph defending Durant like a boss, should take Green's minutes.

[Cry Havoc]

What the fuck was that, how is that not a foul on Ibaka????????????????????????

[spurraider21]

Kawhi missed a layup. trade him for cash considerations

[superjames1992]

Kahwi going Hero, wtf. Stop it.

[BatManu20]

Wow 4 on 1 and Kawhi cheeses the lay up.... gotta give that up man.

[Obstructed_View]

I don't really know if the injury is a factor or not. It is co-incidental with the post injury play, though. Some of his blocks come from below the rim and do not involve jumping. The defense that I am not liking is watching guys just go past him. I don't know if he has less lateral movement or what. Just that it coincides with the injury.

Fair enough. Definitely something to watch. I'd tell you not to worry too much.

[DatBoyGood]

Seems like all of westbrooks shots are always lucky bounces

[Brazil]

I hate Perkins tbh

[HarlemHeat37]

Horrible pass from Green, should have been an easy 2 for Splitter..

[BatManu20]

So many offensive rebounds...

[TheSkeptic]

As I mentioned, if the injury's a factor, the blocks will be the first to go. Duncan's defense might have dropped off, but I reject the theory that it has anything to do with the injury, unless Duncan just decided to save something for the playoffs.

Yeah I saw your post upthread.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Leonard might be the savior this year

[Floyd Pacquiao]

kawhi is good

[Cry Havoc]

Up 9. Come on Spurs....

[HarlemHeat37]

Horrible D..why are you closing out on a Perkins jump shot and leaving Westbrook wide open?..ugh..

[Captivus]

Rugby move from Green
Manu move from Kiwi

[ElNono]

need stops

[Strategic]

perkins you suck

[Cry Havoc]

Seriously Duncan?

[Brazil]

Btw I don't care if kl goes hero ball or do crazy stuff it is nice to see him playing like he is the boss...he needs to do that to adjust and clean afterwards but if we want a star we have to see him playing like one

[BatManu20]

Rebound the damn ball!!! Good Lord

[Strategic]

Duncan is just not working against the thunder tonight. damn it

[RD2191]

duncan getting destroyed

[DesertSpur50]

Dancan playing zero defense, WFT?

[BatManu20]

You'd think Blair was playing with as many offensive boards we're giving them

[Floyd Pacquiao]

tim should have got up in porkins the shot clock was winding down

[Captivus]

dunk it Tiago! break some arms!

[Phillip]

lol spurs

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs are making horrible decisions on defense, tbh..

Ugh, they have to keep that lead at 7-9 until the 4th, because they won't stop Durant in clutch time..

Hopefully Westbrook continues chucking..

[Chinook]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

It's better than living by the long two, which is what OKC does.

[EVAY]

Whether or not we win tonight, one big difference in the playoffs this year vs. last year is the greater development of both Leonard and Splitter. They give us more offensive options than we had last year, and we clearly need them.

[Ditty]

I like this keep shooting Russel!

[Darius McCrary]

Thunder run started with the no call travel.....

[TDomination]

great move and pass by kawhi!

[Obstructed_View]

Whether or not we win tonight, one big difference in the playoffs this year vs. last year is the greater development of both Leonard and Splitter. They give us more offensive options than we had last year, and we clearly need them.

Yep. Splitter in the starting lineup, and therefore in the rotation, is huge.

[spurraider21]

I know it sounds weird, but I really don't mind when Kawhi takes bad shots. It's awesome to see him aggressive.

[ace3g]

Splitter jumper

[spurraider21]

Tiago step-back?

[loveforthegame]

Splitter!!! :lol

Green! :tu

[Strategic]

that's a finish

[ace3g]

Green that is how you finish

[Richie]

Can't complain too much about Perkins taking 18 foot jump shots, but could Duncan have done more there? At least a little closer

[Brazil]

Wow splitter dribble and jusjus

[Cry Havoc]

Splitter!1!

[RD2191]

start the splitter jump shot thread

[Cry Havoc]

DANNY GREEN!!!!!

[timtonymanu]

BS shot by Perkins balanced out by Splitter's BS shot

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, if the Spurs are going to sacrifice a bit to allow any player to go heroball, I want it to be Kawhi. Let him learn what he can and can't do now.

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao Ibaka melting down like the pussy he is. :lmao

[Chinook]

Green doing his Kawhi impression.

[loveforthegame]

Duncan :(

[ace3g]

Texas v Texas

[TDfan2007]

Tim Duncan has been atrocious tonight.

[Cry Havoc]

Fuck you Durant. Bitch.

[timtonymanu]

Come on Timmy!

[DatBoyGood]

Thunder finally realizing how other teams feel against them with the ref treatment :lol

[Captivus]

YEAH!! start calling those pushes!

[Brazil]

Splitter owning fools tbh

[EVAY]

Splitter is working like a man out there!!

[Cry Havoc]

I don't think I've ever seen a team with more entitled players than the Thunder. They act like they've won something before.

[SpurPadre]

He is such a rhythm player and has had so many injuries this year that he is just still out of sync. He can come back and occasionally play brilliantly, but we all expect too much of him anymore because he used to play brilliantly all the time and can't really do it at that level consistently any more. He is still the most fun to watch though, although Leonard is quickly getting about ready to take that mantle away from him.

I agree he's a rhythm player and have made that point on this forum many times but free throw shooting is the one thing that shouldn't go away with age if you're known to be a good free throw shooter.

[TDfan2007]

OKC has switched Durant on to Timmy :depressed

That is just pathetic

[Captivus]

Thunder finally realizing how other teams feel against them with the ref treatment :lol

You think the calls are wrong??

[HarlemHeat37]

OKC is just too quick for Duncan, tbh, he just isn't sharp against them..

Splitter negating some of Tim's declining impact vs. OKC is encouraging and imperative..

[Brazil]

Lets go Kawi shoot the ball :tu

[Strategic]

at least durant had to get up off of the floor

[BatManu20]

Durant flopping all over the place.. barely breathes on him and he fallas down lol

[Obstructed_View]

You think the calls are wrong??

The Thunder are likely so used to calls going their way that they feel slighted when the calls are correct for a change. Their reactions are pretty much testament to that.

[BatManu20]

Durant has shot almost 600 FT's season... that's ridiculous. And for a JUMP SHOOTER!!!

[Strategic]

keep going at ibaka

[ElNono]

great D by Manu on KD :cry

[loveforthegame]

Splitter doing some work out there.

[Brazil]

OKC is just too quick for Duncan, tbh, he just isn't sharp against them..

Splitter negating some of Tim's declining impact vs. OKC is encouraging and imperative..

This and Westbrook keeping doing his stuff...

[Obstructed_View]

Durant has shot almost 600 FT's season... that's ridiculous. And for a JUMP SHOOTER!!!

Because he kicks his leg out and the refs give him the whistle.

[Captivus]

Tiago moving a lot. Trying to get position.

[ElNono]

thats a foul!

[loveforthegame]

Come on Manu.

[Brazil]

:lmao Manu :lmao

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Ginobili please get it back offensively

[Cry Havoc]

Refs back to letting OKC maul us.

[BatManu20]

Come on Manu. Let's turn it up maaan

[EVAY]

Sefalosha just did to Manu what he does to Parker.

[RD2191]

manu shitting the bed

[Capt Bringdown]

Manu with his patented timely TO

[timtonymanu]

Diaw, don't pull your invisible act and contribute tonight.

[Pop]

Turnobili and tosb Tim.

[spurraider21]

So your telling me that Parker is out, Manu can't really get anything going, Timmy is shooting 4-11, and we're ahead against OKC at full strength?

[EVAY]

Durant won't stop arguing.

[ElNono]

Handchecking rules only apply to KD or Westbrook :rolleyes

[Brazil]

Splitter is going to get paid this summer

[RD2191]

WTF JAX

[Captivus]

I want tantrum!!!

[BatManu20]

Spurs have been turn over prone lately

[Obstructed_View]

Handchecking rules only apply to KD or Westbrook :rolleyes

As do screen rules.

[TDfan2007]

Timmy and Manu's near complete inability to create anything for themselves is troubling, tbh.

[Capt Bringdown]

OKC D very active

[DatBoyGood]

Manu missing everything smfh

[ElNono]

come on manu

[BatManu20]

Manu is having a terrible game tbh

[ElNono]

come on neal

[Brunodf]

Spurs missed 349543584390583 layups

[loveforthegame]

Spurs shitting the bed again.

[TDomination]

Manu is having a terrible game tbh

and somehow we are winning, without parker

[Brazil]

Neal on Westbrook :lol

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Hopefully Ginobili gets it going soon

[BatManu20]

Dammit Neal make the pass

[timtonymanu]

Manu and Duncan have to get going, tbh.

[superjames1992]

Gary Neal with a couple epic fails, tbh.

[ElNono]

:lol Manu took only one shot but it's all terrible...

[Darius McCrary]

Crofl refsbrook

[Strategic]

monkey hit a few balls

[Brazil]

come on manu


come on neal

:lol

[hater]

thankfully Ginobili will have to sit down on the bench to rest a few minutes

[Pop]

Neal on Westbrook :lol

:lol

:pop: genius

[DatBoyGood]

Weird how spurs are winning without Tony and with Manu and Duncan not playing well

[BackHome]

Yeah Neal is stinking up the place...why is he even playing today?

[Richie]

Spurs gone cold. Still playing good D though

[Obstructed_View]

Gary Neal with a couple epic fails, tbh.

I'd love to see a Spur push someone on a three like that and get away with it.

[spurraider21]

I was in the midst of typing a post giving praise to westbrook, something along the lines of "for all the crap we give westbrook, dude IS an elite talent"...

then he jacked up a 45 footer praying for a foul :lmao :rollin :lmao

[spursmartyr]

LMAO WESTBRICK

[Floyd Pacquiao]

spurs have to continue to move the ball

[RD2191]

manu might cost us this game tbh

[ElNono]

:lol

can't make a shot tonight! can't spin det one

[TDfan2007]

I can't believe that we're leading with Manu and Timmy playing awful basketball and no Tony to bail them out.

[Obstructed_View]

manu might cost us this game tbh

As long as he gets his groove by playoff time, it's all good.

[Brazil]

Here we go Boris !!!! Shoot the damn ball

[loveforthegame]

Diaw needs to make them pay like that.

[ElNono]

at least Manu handing out the assists and D

[timtonymanu]

There we go, Diaw.

[kaji157]

Ginobili is not having an awfull night, Pop is forcing him to play with NEAL as PG.

[BatManu20]

TO's will ruin this team.

[RD2191]

wtf duncan

[Strategic]

put his ass on the floor guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Capt Bringdown]

F'n hell, is that Horry out there? Best I've seen Diaw play this season.

[RD2191]

duncan is garbage tonight, never thought i would say that

[EVAY]

at least Manu handing out the assists and D

He has always been great at trying to find out ways to help if his shot is not there. Good to see that it is still there.

[loveforthegame]

Manu!!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

There we go!

[Pop]

Tim is looking incredibly bad.

[Brazil]

can't make a shot tonight! can't spin det one

Tbh if we keep the lead and Manu does his stuff in the fourth I wouldn't give a fuck about his 3 first quarters

[EVAY]

Nice shot, Manu

[Pop]

Boris is a boss tbh.

[ElNono]

Manu shutting up the haters...

[TDomination]

there is manu :)

[loveforthegame]

Nasty Manu!

[Strategic]

a manu spurt

[jiggy_55]

Mannnuuuuuu

[DatBoyGood]

Jackkk!!!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

noice!

[ElNono]

come on Jack

[TDomination]

sjax with the goods!

[EVAY]

Beautiful!!

[Capster]

GO SPURS....KICK OKC BUTT!!!!:flag:

[Brazil]

Tbh if we keep the lead and Manu does his stuff in the fourth I wouldn't give a fuck about his 3 first quarters

Well he started at the end of the 3 :tu props to me tbh

[timtonymanu]

Damnit. Wanted to get a shot off there.

[ElNono]

turnobili saved by the bell :lol

[SpurPadre]

This game is a perfect example of how the Thunder miss Harden. If Harden had the ball instead of Westbrook in the last 5 minutes, the would score no question. He'll get to the line or hit shots.


Dude, you gotta give us some credit, especially when we're playing without TP.

[superjames1992]

Manu haters: go back into the closet. Thanks, tbh.

[BatManu20]

Manu is a turn over machine right now lol. He has no conscience passing the ball.

[DatBoyGood]

turnobili saved by the bell :lol

[Strategic]

good to see durant picking his ass off the floor, and then Jax gives him a hand.

[freetiago]

Turnobili needs to stop being so predictable
rather him take a midrange shot then skip pass it everytime
OKC knows he wants it and reads it right everytime

[Spurs Brazil]

Jax will help a lot against the Thunder, A LOT

[timtonymanu]

good to see durant picking his ass off the floor, and then Jax gives him a hand.

If it was Abaka, Jack would just stare him down and walk away

[hyhy]

if only a game was 3 quarters haha

[justinandimcool]

I'm glad Diaw remembered the shoot button for this game instead of accidentally pressing pass everytime he's open.

[Strategic]

fourth quarter. can the Spurs execute without TP?

[hater]

well finally old manu's body is finally got warmed up, and ready for the game. just in time for the 4th quarter :lol

[TDfan2007]

The defense since the first quarter has been fantastic. This is how we're going to win without Tony. We are obviously having our own flukey kind of shooting night tonight, but regardless the defense has been fantastic.

[BatManu20]

Really surprised we're even leading this game right now tbh. OKC's going to make a run this quarter. Let's see if we can withstand it. Have to be proud of this team for competing like this, especially after the terrible start.

[Darius McCrary]

fourth quarter. can the Spurs execute with TP?

[RD2191]

i love manu but the turnovers are getting ridiculous

[boutons_deux]

Spurs +2. In 3rd

[ElNono]

Turnobili needs to stop being so predictable
rather him take a midrange shot then skip pass it everytime
OKC knows he wants it and reads it right everytime

It's a play they run all the time... you have to give props to OKC for the good scouting... it would help if Neal wasn't just a spot up shooter

[Brazil]

if only a game was 3 quarters haha

This

[TDfan2007]

Jackson is playing his best D of the season tonight.

[Rito3d30]

Just don't TO plzzzz

[ElNono]

foul? :lol

[Richie]

Dude, you gotta give us some credit, especially when we're playing without TP.

We've been great defensively since the 2nd, but I remember seeing Harden in the playoffs and when we played the Rockets this year and you just can't keep the guy out of the lane. It's how teams must have dreaded playing Manu, that craftiness is just so tough to guard.

[Strategic]

thunderefs getting early fouls in their favor

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Diaw wants a call

[Brazil]

Execution gonna suck better pray for a great D this quarter

[ace3g]

Diaw vocal there

[JingleJangleJingle]

here we go the refs starting up again

[Captivus]

Really surprised we're even leading this game right now tbh. OKC's going to make a run this quarter. Let's see if we can withstand it. Have to be proud of this team for competing like this, especially after the terrible start.

Hope we can whistlestant it!

[Strategic]

did Boris act like he gives a damn then?

[loveforthegame]

Diaw playing much better.

[EVAY]

I just love Fisher being out there

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Tiago just ignored the ref trying to help him up, uh oh