Duncan and Kawhi both out tonight against Memphis

[Bruno]

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[jiggy_55]

"Sore left knee" for both.. Seems more like rest

[ElNono]

makes sense... IMO.

[DesignatedT]

Not surprising. Glad Duncan is sitting this one out tbh.

[Grit and Grind]

I though TP9 would be out instead of Kawhi tbh Kawhi is a X-Factor in this game but eh I can dig it

[Rapper]

It will cause b2b losses

[loveforthegame]

Not surprised. Still disappointing after last nights loss.

Doubt we win this one.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Back to back losses sweet

[Bruno]

Playing Parker makes little sense in that context.

[Grit and Grind]

I looked at the stats of Spur players vs Memphis this season and outside of Parker and Duncan not too good

[TheyCallMePro]

........................ Okay now this is just getting ridiculous guys. I know the spurs say it doesn't matter, but I know they'd rather play the Jazz, the Lakers, or the Mavs rather than the Rockets. The Rocket's will run us to the ground in that first playoff series, and do we really want to play Harden again if we can avoid it? And what the hell Pop? Do the Spurs simply not play back-to-back anymore? This team isn't that old. If we lose the #1 seed, and somehow lose to Harden again, I think I'm going to be sick.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

very suprised that TP is playing he didn't look 100% yesterday shocked pop would play him...tony prob talked him into it

[dbreiden83080]

Thought Kahwi would play..

This should be a loss.. Hopefully they at least compete..

[coachmac87]

I would've sat Tp and Tim. Make Kawhi focal point of offense (Bulls game).

[Spur|n|Austin]

Might as well rest TP as well..

[ElNono]

TP is still trying to regain his game shape after being out with that injury, so I can see why Pop would play him for some limited minutes, especially against a talented PG like Conley.

[Grit and Grind]

TP is still trying to regain his game shape after being out with that injury, so I can see why Pop would play him for some limited minutes, especially against a talented PG like Conley.
Conley is balling without Rudy Chucker . Averaging 16 and 7 without Rudy

[romsho]

With the Memphis's size and Duncan out, I would hope to see Baynes and his 6'10 250 frame and six fouls for once. Certainly nothing to lose.

[dbreiden83080]

I'd sit Tim and Tony for Wed VS Orlando but play Kahwi..

That way Tim and Tony can both play well against OKC on Thursday..

[Grit and Grind]

This should be a good game . I expect Zach to struggle . Expecting big game for Gasol and Parker

[Pop]

Yeah Baynes will definitely get minutes tonight. He should start like they did with Cojo and they should do the 3 big rotation with him instead.

[phxspurfan]

We're fine with the 1 or 2 seed really. Houston or LA, it doesn't matter. What matters is that they get past the first round and get that extra revenue from 3 more home games.

[Dex]

http://i.imgur.com/75tMhsV.png

[FromWayDowntown]

Pop knows his team has all but won the division (to clinch a top 4 seed) and that it has all but clinched a top 2 seed. I suspected there would be rest built into this 4-in-5 set for everyone; while I had figured it would be Wednesday against Orlando, there are plenty of reasons to explain a choice to save his guys from a battle against a physical Memphis team that is scratching and clawing to get into the top 4. I also agree that playing Parker tonight is likely as much about giving Tony a chance to find his game again, though it wouldn't surprise me if Parker's minutes are limited tonight and Wednesday (if he plays at all against Orlando).

[Budkin]

Guess we're giving up the one seed.

[TE]

http://i.imgur.com/75tMhsV.png

:lol

[TE]

Imagine if we were to pull it out tonight after yesterday's fuckery?

[TheGoldStandard]

More likely a loss but this is just Pop being a dumb old senile man. Sit Duncan, I can agree with that and sit Parker because something isn't quite right but Kawhi? Geez, the guy is 21 ice his knee and get ready to play we gotta ride our youth now because Tim Duncan is not going to walk into that gym in 3 or 4 years to compete for a title. The time is now and the window is closing and its nice to keep HCA as well as playing an 8th seed. More than likely we'll see a heavy dose of Blair, Bonner and Diaw and very little Baynes, we'll go small ball over playing Baynes.

[bklynspursfan]

I would not be surprised in the least if TP comes out aggressive and our guys pull out the W.

[TheGoldStandard]

I would not be surprised in the least if TP comes out aggressive and our guys pull out the W.

I hope so, he has to make up for that performance but I'm also prepared for a shitting the bed kinda performance.

[Blizzardwizard]

Marc Gasol 3 point shot to win the game?

[Budkin]

We're going to get bent over.

[look_at_g_shred]

Marc Gasol 3 point shot to win the game?

Going with Blair's missed jumpshot to send it into OT.

[BatManu20]

Hello 2nd seed!

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs will look much better tonight, and may not get the W but they'll sure as hell look better than last night. It's not like this team has never went "stumbling" into the playoffs before and still had success. Nothing comes easy, and these obstacles will only make them stronger come playoff time. Just throw on that OKC Game 6 tape again before the first game of the playoffs.

[cd021]

Hoping Captain plays 30 minutes. It would be nice to see him get some play. He's been playing in the low teens for a few weeks now. He played pretty well last night.

[cd021]

Marc Gasol 3 point shot to win the game?

Wouldn't that be some shit.

[Raven]

i think is more pop wanting to give green and jax bigger roles to get in the rithm for the POs

[Bruno]

Parker said in his radio show that he was quite banged up. His hematoma on his ankle will still last 2-3 weeks, he has a sprained finger, his neck hurts since a hit with DeAndre Jordan and he has a knee contusion.

With all that, I'm really surprised that he will play against Memphis.

[romsho]

Parker said in his radio show that he was quite banged up. His hematoma on his ankle will still last 2-3 weeks, he has a sprained finger, his neck hurts since a hit with DeAndre Jordan and he has a knee contusion.

With all that, I'm really surprised that he will play against Memphis.

Would it surprise you if Pop decides not to play him right before game time? Not me. Makes sense to sit him.

[LittleCriminal]

Turd Tower Time!!! I can't wait!!
Tonights Stats:
Blair: 34pts 20rbs 10 blks
Bonner: breaks the Nba record for 3's tonight!!
Baynes: dNP=Too Tall
Book It!!

[Bruno]

Would it surprise you if Pop decides not to play him right before game time? Not me. Makes sense to sit him.

I don't really see the logic behind playing him. Maybe Pop really wants to keep the first seed and he hopes that playing Parker will allow Spurs to beat Memphis.

[TheGoldStandard]

He wants to punish Tony

[spurtech09]

Both Tim and KL deserve some rest....been playing some pretty good basketball.....rest of the team....garbage

[spurtech09]

I don't really see the logic behind playing him. Maybe Pop really wants to keep the first seed and he hopes that playing Parker will allow Spurs to beat Memphis.might as well just rest Tony....spurs did look tired lastnight

[superjames1992]

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CIA Pop™ with the goods, tbh.

[cd98]

Maybe they need Parker to play to get back his groove. Still, the OKC game is the most important for playoff seeding. Why not hold everyone out and let them go for it in the OKC game.

[polandprzem]

Playing Parker makes little sense in that context.

I do agree but IMo Pop wanted to play Parker as minimum minutes as possible against Heat. The rotation was quick in this game. But still he could change his mind and sore his ankle a bit to sit him vs Memphis.

It looks like the spurs gonna lose b2b games.

[Brunodf]

Kawhi is 21.:madrun

[LakerHater]

2 game losin skid!

[polandprzem]

Maybe TP will mis both next games Orl and OKC b2b

[DeadlyDynasty]

Great move by Pop...this team is a wounded animal (and ultimately fool's gold), so better to tank and avoid the Lakers in the first round. Mama didn't raise no fool.

[look_at_g_shred]

He wants to punish Tony

More like "push"

[look_at_g_shred]

Turd Tower Time!!! I can't wait!!
Tonights Stats:
Blair: 34pts 20rbs 10 blks
Bonner: breaks the Nba record for 3's tonight!!
Baynes: dNP=Too Tall
Book It!!
:lmao

[spurraider21]

tbh i'll forgive the boys if they come out with fire against memphis

smh...

[Johnny RIngo]

Getting blown out tonight for sure. Pop resting our two best defenders(and also the only two guys with any heart on this team) against a gritty Memphis squad means the rest of the clowns on this ballclub will be exposed.

[polandprzem]

:lmao


fuck me

[Spur|n|Austin]

Great move by Pop...this team is a wounded animal (and ultimately fool's gold), so better to tank and avoid the Lakers in the first round. Mama didn't raise no fool.

I don't think anyone is attempting to avoid the Lakers at this point, bless their hearts.

[cd98]

Great move by Pop...this team is a wounded animal (and ultimately fool's gold), so better to tank and avoid the Lakers in the first round. Mama didn't raise no fool.

It's funny, but taken seriously, as a Spurs fan, I am way more nervous about playing the Rockets than the Lakers. The Lakers are old and injured, just like the Spurs. Kobe's not near 100%; Nash has a bad back and can barely play anymore; MWP is out; Pau Gasol has missed a ton of games; and Howard has a bad back.

Rockets are young, high scoring team with nothing to lose. They have a top defensive center. They have played the Spurs down to the wire in almost every game. They are much scarier.

[dbestpro]

I am not nervous at all in regards to the Spurs come playoff time. I have no doubt that if their play and in particular ball movement does not improve they will be out in he first round regardless of who they play.

[Robz4000]

I am not nervous at all in regards to the Spurs come playoff time. I have no doubt that if their play and in particular ball movement does not improve they will be out in he first round regardless of who they play.

Even with as bad as they've been playing lately, the Spurs will get out of the first round. The bottom three seeds in the West this year are a joke. Even at their worst the Spurs are a clear #4 team.

[Brazil]

TP is still trying to regain his game shape after being out with that injury, so I can see why Pop would play him for some limited minutes, especially against a talented PG like Conley.

ElNono with the subtle goods or bads it depends on your church

[Horse]

If this is true wouldn't it have made alot more sense to rest against miami? They're in the east already had a 2 game lead and don't play another west team the rest of the reg season. And if you want to rest more rest wed than play everyone thur.