Game 41: Spurs vs. Bucks, 7:00 PM ET, January 19

[heyheymymy]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/dembeatz/spurs_win.jpg


http://www.finewebstores.com/assets/images/nbalogos/Milwaukee_Bucks_Logo.jpg Vs. http://web.trinity.edu/Images/news/2012%202013/photos/San%20Antonio%20Spurs%20logo.jpg


Coverage: FSSW
7:00 PM ET, January 19, 2014
AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX





Parker out (shin) so maybe Mills starting at the 1? Should be a winnable game here tonight, but Spurs historically drop games to the Bucks out of the blue so we will see.

Will also be interesting to see if Neal is still in hot water with his locker room antics and if it's still costing him mins. Neal's been inactive in games recently.


:flag:

[Darius Bieber]

Joseph is starting I believe.

[timtonymanu]

Football is on. But GO SPURS GO!!!

[heyheymymy]

Good to see Joseph get some chances to show what he's got. Hope he turns that corner soon. Actually almost typed about Cory maybe starting but didn't thinking pop still has him on a short leash.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Is FSSW down for anyone else in Austin? All of my other channels are working except for FSSW.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

This is ridiculous. I'm just getting a black screen for FSSW. Guess I'll have to use a pirate stream live for this game. Serves FSSW right. Their loss (of ad revenue, however slight).

[Mikeanaro]

I dont think Neal will play tonight, this will be one of those revenge games too bad they are the bucks

[heyheymymy]

was kinda hoping to see Neal but I think you're right

[ace3g]

Please let this happen tonight

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Malcolm%2BThomas%2BNCAA%2BBasketball%2BTournament% 2BnmVgVi9a69rl.jpg

[BillMc]

Let's go Spurs!!!

[jARS mEsH sEt]

FSSW still black....ballstreams it is..

[ace3g]

FSSW still black....ballstreams it is..

Might have to go to another ALT channel; it is 445 for Dish Network

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Gonna have to watch football and basketball simultaneously. Go Spurs!

[loveforthegame]

Wonder if Leonard will get more than 4 shot attempts tonight?

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

And onee

[ace3g]

great way to start

[Spur|n|Austin]

Wish FSSW wasn't having issues right now..

[GB20]

Wonder if Leonard will get more than 4 shot attempts tonight?
sure he will , remember not tony tonight

[ace3g]

Hopefully he was just readjusting something in his brace

[DMC]

FSSW is black for me as well

[ace3g]

again 445 for dish network

[r0drig0lac]

only thing that matters now is whether Thomas will get his minutes

[Spur|n|Austin]

again 445 for dish network

Thatd be awesome if everyone had Dish network too.

[Joyrider]

756 for AT&T Uverse.

[DapDaGenius]

Knocks down the deuce....*splash*

[r0drig0lac]

no tony on court, kawhi seen another player, more aggressive

[DapDaGenius]

KAWHI!!

[ace3g]

unconventional way for that to work, lol

[ace3g]

nice pass around the court

[ace3g]

air ayres

[r0drig0lac]

wow ayres

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

air errors

[ElNono]

Patty dominating

[DMC]

Patty dominating

He's a devil

[r0drig0lac]

ayres becoming a decent player

[$pursDynasty]

Sean is really loving that Ayers goes 'top shelf' and I must admit after so much Tiago, I am too

[loveforthegame]

I guess we were saving Baynes for tonight and that's why he didn't play against the Blazers.

[$pursDynasty]

the banger warming up

[Reck]

Ayres was like shit, what do I do what do I do? Manu bails his lame ass out.

[DMC]

ayres becoming a decent player

:lmao

[DapDaGenius]

Horrible first quarter. Our defense is just not there and we can't even make open shots.

[DMC]

JHUTT

[DapDaGenius]

That 3 was so swagtastic.

[$pursDynasty]

Some of your guys act like you are expecting Timmay in his prime type play from Ayers, I for one think he is improving and is far from a DeColo level scrub he is made out to be by some on ST.

[Staplepuffs27]

Wish Baynes got more time... though Ayers is growing on me

[Reck]

Baynes is the shit. Instant production.

:cry But....Jeff Ayres hasn't been with teh Spurs for long. :cry

What's your excuse for Baynes then? He barely has experience with them and he's out there absolutely killing it.

[Darius Bieber]

Some of your guys act like you are expecting Timmay in his prime type play from Ayers, I for one think he is improving and is far from a DeColo level scrub he is made out to be by some on ST.

I agree. It can be tough to find yourself coming to a new team, especially if it's a team with a system like the Spurs.

[NickiRasgo]

The Australian Connection killing the Bucks a total of 19 Points in 8-11 FG. :toast

[$pursDynasty]

I agree. It can be tough to find yourself coming to a new team, especially if it's a team with a system like the Spurs.

If Ayers can start blocking some shots he will rise on my list of favorite Spurs.

[Reck]

Decolo denied by the basket. :lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Dang do the Spurs have any bench left that hasn't played, that is active???

[$pursDynasty]

hey the Bucks need points why isn't Gary Neal in?

[loveforthegame]

Dang do the Spurs have any bench left that hasn't played, that is active???

Thomas is active I think.

[$pursDynasty]

Thomas is active I think.
I would love to see him then tonight.

[Reck]

Nando is dog shit.

[r0drig0lac]

I almost feel sorry for nando, one realizes that he has talent, so can not hit playing at Spurs

[Spurs Brazil]

damn Nando

[$pursDynasty]

wow a positive play by Nando

[Libri]

hey the Bucks need points why isn't Gary Neal in?

Because for every three he makes, he gives up five points with bad defense??

[r0drig0lac]

thomas needs to play some minutes

[DapDaGenius]

Nando dat eet feek

[loveforthegame]

I've seen enough of Joseph.

[DapDaGenius]

I've seen enough of Joseph.

You want him to be traded?

[DapDaGenius]

Such a nice shot by Belli

[Captivus]

Thomas on the bench right?

[CitizenDwayne]

Spurs play tonight? WTF

[CitizenDwayne]

I've seen enough of Joseph.

[Raven]

story of the season tbh

[loveforthegame]

You want him to be traded?

He's been given plenty of chances and he's still not cutting it. Time for both sides to move imo.

[RD2191]

CoJo has yet to receive consistent playing time, he needs to get the backup PG spot full time.

[spurs10]

DMC almost had the first half right!

[apalisoc_9]

CoJo has yet to receive consistent playing time, he needs to get the backup PG spot full time.

What did he do to deserve it?

[r0drig0lac]

giannis will be like durant like with less scores and better ability to pass

[RD2191]

What did he do to deserve it?

What has Ayres done to deserve his playing time? Just saying, CoJo has yet to get a fair shot.

[DapDaGenius]

CoJo...so gawbage

[wildcardX]

He's been given plenty of chances and he's still not cutting it. Time for both sides to move imo.

Looks like he needs more time to develop, he could go play in Europe. Maybe the Spurs can see what he's got in a few years time.

[Hoops Czar]

RC's just a terrible talent evaluator. It's not CoJo's fault he's not NBA material.

[DapDaGenius]

Kawhi with the killer instinct just now.

[Captivus]

Corey needed that basket

[$pursDynasty]

Because for every three he makes, he gives up five points with bad defense??

hey we are talking about the Bucks here not the Lakers of the late 8s it's not hat they can do much better

[DapDaGenius]

CoJo is not gawbage

[ace3g]

Neal comes off screen shoots per par

Kawhi dunk per par

[r0drig0lac]

kawhiiiiiiii

[DapDaGenius]

DAT SLAM!!! DAT SLAM!! GO KAWHI!!

[DapDaGenius]

Neal was like "Damn, I thought eatin' ass before the game would make me play better".

[$pursDynasty]

Cojo is better than Nando but the bad thing about them both is that they look decent in blowouts with no pressure but in a close game boy their backsides get tight.

[Hoops Czar]

Yeah, you go Kawhi. Make the D-league Bucks look bad. Where were you against Portland?

[rasuo214]

Yeah, you go Kawhi. Make the D-league Bucks look bad. Where were you against Portland?

On the bench?

[ace3g]

air Ayres

[$pursDynasty]

Air Ayers

[r0drig0lac]

wowwwwwwwwwwww dat pass by timmy

[Kidd K]

Nothin like playing a shitty eastern conference team to right the ship

[ace3g]

Thomas time

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Is that Thomas checking in???

[Juggity]

Thomas about to come in?

[exstatic]

Is that Thomas checking in???

Bill and Sean said it was!

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Yupp

[$pursDynasty]

Nothin like playing a shitty eastern conference team to right the ship

hey the Bobcats took the Heat to OT last night. Malcolm comin in!!!

[Spur|n|Austin]

Here comes Malcom; let's see what he's got.

[r0drig0lac]

best news of the day

[DapDaGenius]

Thomas is going to play?

http://peltast.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/ronpaulitshappening.gif

Mind you, I'm not saying Thomas is even going to be good. I just want to see him get some playing time...so we can see how he is.

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Hope hes just like fuckt it, ima shoot everytime

[$pursDynasty]

M, M M Manu and Scrubs de de de de (ala Bennie and the Jets)

[ace3g]

now that Thomas is in, Nando hits a 3

[DapDaGenius]

Good stuff, Thomas.

[r0drig0lac]

lol ayres 2.0

[$pursDynasty]

with this line up out there Ayers has the green light only defers to Manu and Patty

[DapDaGenius]

THOMAS!!

[loveforthegame]

I don't care if it's the Bucks, Thomas has done some nice things right out of the gate.

[DPG21920]

If Ayres can hit that shot consistently, he would be infinitely more valuable obviously.

Thomas runs the floor very, very fast. Excellent athleticism and fluid with how he runs.

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

has a block and a bucket already..

[r0drig0lac]

thomas 4 rebounds in three minutes, I think it is clear that the rebounder goat

[313]

Wow
Thomas
Such skills
Much athleticism
Franchise saviour

[DapDaGenius]

If Ayres can hit that shot consistently, he would be infinitely more valuable obviously.

Thomas runs the floor very, very fast. Excellent athleticism and fluid with how he runs.

Yeah, I thought I was just seeing things. Thomas looks like he is fast as hell.

[loveforthegame]

Thomas: 2 pts, 4rbs, and a block.

[$pursDynasty]

Sit Manu let Patty run the show and put Cojo back in no need for minutes on the vets in this blowout.

[Captivus]

Thomas:
2:40 min played: 2 pts / 4 reb / 1 Block

[Texas_Ranger]

Thomas already better than Ayres and Bonner.

[SpursFan86]

Dear Bonner,

Please take your time coming back

[r0drig0lac]

with thomas looks like we have a small ball kawhi-thomas in sf / pf at least looks fast and athletic

[$pursDynasty]

Thomas already better than Ayres and Bonner.
get off Ayers he is really improving

[Diego20]

Thomas: 2 pts, 4rbs, and a block.

and a Turnover:lol

[DPG21920]

Good unselfish ball movement.

[r0drig0lac]

this spurs team (without Duncan, Parker and Ginobili) would be good enough to win about 30, maybe 40 games in that league

[Juggity]

Ayres is starting to look like a legit bench big/cleanup man

[DapDaGenius]

Wolters looks like he is from the 80s.

[$pursDynasty]

this spurs team (without Duncan, Parker and Ginobili) would be good enough to win about 30, maybe 40 games in that league
heck maybe the 8th seed in the East, lol.

[bklynspursfan]

get off Ayers he is really improving

People just seem to love to hate on the dude. Not realizing the good and different element he brings to the team.

[$pursDynasty]

Spurs bench isn't the issue it's the best in the league but against the elite teams (and in the playoffs after the first round) you need more from your starters because you don't go as deep on the bench. No back to backs so the starters play more. We need vintage Timmay from last year, MVP level TP from last year and a healthy Manu to go get that 5th ring.

[ElNono]

Good unselfish ball movement.

this

[Captivus]

People, check the Orlando Box Score!!
http://www.nba.com/games/20140119/BOSORL/gameinfo.html?ls=slt

[ace3g]

Thomas tweak

[$pursDynasty]

manu, manu, manu, manu and the scrubs

[$pursDynasty]

we need Marco back in there or the game might get tight

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Thomas Smacked that shit

[DPG21920]

Swat on DPG

[r0drig0lac]

People, check the Orlando Box Score!!
http://www.nba.com/games/20140119/BOSORL/gameinfo.html?ls=slt
????

[DapDaGenius]

People just seem to love to hate on the dude. Not realizing the good and different element he brings to the team.

Things will change as time goes on. People were hatin' on Marco at first as well. As they adjust people stop hating.

[Captivus]

Rest Marco.

[$pursDynasty]

hmmm liking what I am seeing from Thomas, I like Ayers but Thomas is blocking shots which is something we need

[313]

we need Marco back in there or the game might get tightdo you not see the score? No way this Bucks team is coming back.

[313]

hmmm liking what I am seeing from Thomas, I like Ayers but Thomas is blocking shots which is something we need
Can't Thomas back up Kawhi? They can both play.

[$pursDynasty]

do you not see the score? No way this Bucks team is coming back.
now that Marco is back in no, but with the Manu, Malcolm Cojo DeColo and Baynes lineup, oh it was possible, lol

[DapDaGenius]

When will we stop doing the flying swan block...

[Marrow]

People, check the Orlando Box Score!!
http://www.nba.com/games/20140119/BOSORL/gameinfo.html?ls=slt

trade???

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Wow we give up and ones way too damn much.. either foul or don't wtff

[Captivus]

trade???

idk...could be. Is weird thats for sure.

[SpursFan86]

425082600936333312

:lmao

[Hoops Czar]

If Patty and Beli aren't one of the worst defensive duos in the NBA, tey have to be right up there.

[DapDaGenius]

It's ight Thomas

[Captivus]

Thomas shot looks god, huge arc but...doesst go in.
He really wants to play well.

[$pursDynasty]

I like Patty's defense, he is no Bowen but to me he is better than TP in that regard. Where is all that great defense of Belli I heard when all were lauding him over Neal? I like Marco but it ain't because of his defense.

[RD2191]

Thomas bricking everything.

[Marrow]

idk...could be. Is weird thats for sure.

well you can rule out "shortening the rotation for the playoffs" as a reason

[ElNono]

If Patty and Beli aren't one of the worst defensive duos in the NBA, tey have to be right up there.

Look at the Bucks...

[SpursFan86]

Thomas looks great on D...then again, we're playing the Bucks.

[DapDaGenius]

Thomas shot looks god, huge arc but...doesst go in.
He really wants to play well.

He just has to get more comfortable. He'll be fine with more time on the court. His shot does look good, though.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Thomas already better than Ayres and Bonner.

What's with all the constant Ayers hate from most on this board?

He's progressively gotten better each game, and has been a beyond formidable role filler with Tiago out.

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

PlayThomas tbh...

[Captivus]

PlayThomas tbh...

We need that troll!

[DapDaGenius]

Please don't encourage the trolls.

[Spur|n|Austin]

People, check the Orlando Box Score!!
http://www.nba.com/games/20140119/BOSORL/gameinfo.html?ls=slt

What are we looking at?

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

:lol

[Captivus]

What are we looking at?

DNP

[Juggity]

What are we looking at?

excessive number of DNP-CDs

[SpursFan86]

excessive number of DNP-CDs

Was there some rumor we were having trade talks with Boston or Orlando? I'm a little confused why it matters to the Spurs that some people didn't play for Boston or Orlando.

[jeebus]

What's with all the constant Ayers hate from most on this board?

He's progressively gotten better each game, and has been a beyond formidable role filler with Tiago out.
read any of DMC's truth bombs on him. then you'll know.

[loveforthegame]

Thomas: 15 minutes, 2pts, 9rbs, 1to, 2blks

I'm sure nerves played a part in his offense but not a bad start for his first game.

[DapDaGenius]

DNP

Does this mean that they are going to trade us Afflalo for Green? J/K

[Captivus]

Ayres played great, 13 pts and 6 reb in 15 minutes.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Thomas: 15 minutes, 2pts, 9rbs, 1to, 2blks

I'm sure nerves played a part in his offense but not a bad start for his first game.

Gotta appreciate the 9 rebounds in those minutes.

[Texas_Ranger]

sucks that Thomas cant shoot

[r0drig0lac]

Was there some rumor we were having trade talks with Boston or Orlando? I'm a little confused why it matters to the Spurs that some people didn't play for Boston or Orlando.
this, but did not want to ask for not looking like a fool

[Captivus]

Was there some rumor we were having trade talks with Boston or Orlando? I'm a little confused why it matters to the Spurs that some people didn't play for Boston or Orlando.

I doesn't matter, is just noteworthy.
Take it easy!:toast

[r0drig0lac]

Ayres played great, 13 pts and 6 reb in 15 minutes.
per36 it is 31/14 ... wilt stats

[Juggity]

Was there some rumor we were having trade talks with Boston or Orlando? I'm a little confused why it matters to the Spurs that some people didn't play for Boston or Orlando.

I doubt it means anything for the spurs. All of the dudes who sat out are scrubs. It's might be a sign of some kind of bottom feeder exchange of shitty players for mediocre draft picks.

[bklynspursfan]

Things will change as time goes on. People were hatin' on Marco at first as well. As they adjust people stop hating.

Pretty much. People were hating on the Jim Boylen once Pop got thrown out too, cause of his rotations :lol. Everyone finds a reason to hate. So quick to jump to conclusions

[timtonymanu]

Thomas finally plays and I miss it. Damn it.

[Blizzardwizard]

6 pages, only the Bucks :lol

[moisaenz]

6 pages, only the Bucks :lol

NFL....

[timtonymanu]

^ what he said.

Sucks I missed this game, I wanted to see Thomas play. Now he won't play for another year.

[ace3g]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Pop shut down any talk about a specific position or role for Thomas: "You're getting way ahead of yourself."

[DapDaGenius]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Pop shut down any talk about a specific position or role for Thomas: "You're getting way ahead of yourself."



:depressed

[ace3g]

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[Mikeanaro]

I like Patty's defense, he is no Bowen but to me he is better than TP in that regard. Where is all that great defense of Belli I heard when all were lauding him over Neal? I like Marco but it ain't because of his defense.
Agree

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4iT88pnqYM

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Postgame: Coach Pop
1.19.14 |
2m28s

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Postgame: Kawhi Leonard
1.19.14 |
1m28s

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Postgame: Manu Ginobili
1.19.14 |
1m51s

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Postgame: Jeff Ayres
1.19.14 |
2m38s

[r0drig0lac]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Pop shut down any talk about a specific position or role for Thomas: "You're getting way ahead of yourself."


lol

[Raven]

I like Patty's defense, he is no Bowen but to me he is better than TP in that regard. Where is all that great defense of Belli I heard when all were lauding him over Neal? I like Marco but it ain't because of his defense.

i don't know where that came from tbh, he is as bad as they come.

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS @PaulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS)
"We don't block shots, that's not part of our program - that's a joke." - Coach Pop on Malcolm Thomas' play & blocks. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) #Bucks (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks)

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrJ8v13QIw

[SpurPadre]

I'm not celebrating this one. I've had it up to here with us picking on the gutter of the league and looking like big bullies in the process but then turning into bitches against those that matter. Winning Wednesday would be nice of course but without Westbrook, it wouldn't be any kind of statement. No, next Sunday is when this team has something to prove vs Miami. I hope they're up to it because Miami will definitely be up for that game.

[cd021]

I'm not celebrating this one. I've had it up to here with us picking on the gutter of the league and looking like big bullies in the process but then turning into bitches against those that matter. Winning Wednesday would be nice of course but without Westbrook, it wouldn't be any kind of statement. No, next Sunday is when this team has something to prove vs Miami. I hope they're up to it because Miami will definitely be up for that game.

I didn't realize regular season records against "elite teams" matter in a 7 game series.My Mistake Portland and Houston are bad defensive teams.

That alone is massive blow to a deep run in the playoffs. All 8 teams that made the semi's were in the top 8 defensively. Portland, for example, is 20th.

[SpurPadre]

I didn't realize regular season records against "elite teams" matter in a 7 game series.My Mistake Portland and Houston are bad defensive teams.

That alone is massive blow to a deep run in the playoffs. All 8 teams that made the semi's were in the top 8 defensively. Portland, for example, is 20th.
As pop has said in the past, the regular season prepares you for the playoffs and if it's late January and you still can't beat the best teams, it's cause for some concern. Manu saying the team isn't yet ready to beat these teams is an honest admission but they have to start doing something about it. Oh and while you're out pulling stats then I guess you should know we aren't gonna have teams like the bucks to look superhuman against in the playoffs.

[LakerHater]

his fingers look ETish!

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[ElNono]

As pop has said in the past, the regular season prepares you for the playoffs and if it's late January and you still can't beat the best teams, it's cause for some concern. Manu saying the team isn't yet ready to beat these teams is an honest admission but they have to start doing something about it. Oh and while you're out pulling stats then I guess you should know we aren't gonna have teams like the bucks to look superhuman against in the playoffs.

It's gonna take a full roster to get there, and I don't expect Pop to go bananas until then. While you do want to dot the i's and cross the t's on every game, he's not going to push Tim/Tony/Manu when we're missing two other starters. The Spurs have pretty much begun their push post-All Star break almost every season, I doubt this one is much different. Hopefully everybody is healthy by then and they can start playing their best basketball.

[TampaDude]

Easy win...NEXT!

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[Tim_duncan21]

Great win!

[cd021]

As pop has said in the past, the regular season prepares you for the playoffs and if it's late January and you still can't beat the best teams, it's cause for some concern. Manu saying the team isn't yet ready to beat these teams is an honest admission but they have to start doing something about it. Oh and while you're out pulling stats then I guess you should know we aren't gonna have teams like the bucks to look superhuman against in the playoffs.

We've struggled in the past against "elite teams" it actually has little bearing in the playoffs. As long as we play well and compete Pop isn't going to be too worried about the result.

The only teams that could actually beat us are probably OKC,& GSW. Its odd really, Spurs beat a team that isn't at full strength and ST says it doesn't count. If they beat us and we aren't at full strength and ST says our record is fools gold.

[DMC]

You win the games you should win while you are making adjustments. That's how you keep winning 50 games a year for 15 or however many years consecutively.

[Kidd K]

hey the Bobcats took the Heat to OT last night. Malcolm comin in!!!

well the Heat arent as good as last year, lol. They got blown out by the Whizzers too on a day LeBron promised his team would show their "defensive prowess". Breaking team records for biggest deficit after 1 quarter and shit.

[TheGoldStandard]

Thomas shot looks god, huge arc but...doesst go in.
He really wants to play well.

He had a ton of energy which was good to see, more nervous than scared but he rebounded well and took initiative going up for the ball and didn't hesitate on the shot.

[TheGoldStandard]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)Pop shut down any talk about a specific position or role for Thomas: "You're getting way ahead of yourself."



"We pay him to scout the games for us"

[Sean Cagney]

We've struggled in the past against "elite teams" it actually has little bearing in the playoffs. As long as we play well and compete Pop isn't going to be too worried about the result.

The only teams that could actually beat us are probably OKC,& GSW. Its odd really, Spurs beat a team that isn't at full strength and ST says it doesn't count. If they beat us and we aren't at full strength and ST says our record is fools gold.
Beginning of the year yes they have so called struggled against the Elite teams, later in the year though they seem to start fairing alot better sides last year where it was the opposite.

I look for them to turn it on around the All Star break and start beating some of those teams, if not they might be in some trouble.
I won't lie the stumble last year made me think they had no shot in the playoffs and I was worried, then they go further than they have in years. I do not think GSW could beat us unless they go games 1 and 2 last year for the majority of the series, then you might be in some trouble.

Spurs were not at full strength against Portland so I will let that game slide right now and forget it, when the team is in full though next month and they start facing these teams then it might be time to worry some.

[TheGoldStandard]

Beginning of the year yes they have so called struggled against the Elite teams, later in the year though they seem to start fairing alot better sides last year where it was the opposite.

I look for them to turn it on around the All Star break and start beating some of those teams, if not they might be in some trouble.
I won't lie the stumble last year made me think they had no shot in the playoffs and I was worried, then they go further than they have in years. I do not think GSW could beat us unless they go games 1 and 2 last year for the majority of the series, then you might be in some trouble.

Spurs were not at full strength against Portland so I will let that game slide right now and forget it, when the team is in full though next month and they start facing these teams then it might be time to worry some.

GSW may be more trouble in the playoffs because of Iggy, they have a legit 3rd option and we don't have anyone to really cut him off without leaving someone else open. It'll take a ton of discipline defensively.

[look_at_g_shred]

GSW may be more trouble in the playoffs because of Iggy, they have a legit 3rd option and we don't have anyone to really cut him off without leaving someone else open. It'll take a ton of discipline defensively.
True, but correct me if i'm wrong, but Iggy is not the type of guy to go off against the Spurs. I'm more worried about the scrubs who usually do. Like Draymond Green for instance, or the "other" Crawford.