Game 59: Spurs vs Mavs: Sun. Mar 2, 2014 6:00 PM

[Cry Havoc]

Some of the turnovers go beyond lack of chemistry. For example, Tiago and Diaw's turnovers both on the perimeter and that stupid inbounds pass.

Regular season. You do realize that even the 72 win Bulls had sloppy games, right? Again. It's a process. Some nights the team is going to have fumbly hands. It's the nature of the sport. You guys freak out about the weirdest shit. If it was that bad would we be sitting on pace for 55-60 wins?

[SpurPadre]

We're upgraded last year in athleticism and speed. We have Mills playing consistently, Kawhi a year older and better (despite what others will say, his numbers bear this out), and Marco. Diaw is also playing much better.

If most teams had been hit with the injuries we have, they'd be fighting for playoff position at the bottom of the West, not a game and a half out of first in one of the most stacked conferences in HISTORY.

We've upgraded in personnel but I wouldn't say Marco improved us athletically nor that we are athletically on par with the elites of the league. I'm not giving up of course, but it's a legit concern.

[TE]

Regular season. You do realize that even the 72 win Bulls had sloppy games, right? Again. It's a process. Some nights the team is going to have fumbly hands. It's the nature of the sport. You guys freak out about the weirdest shit. If it was that bad would we be sitting on pace for 55-60 wins?
I'm not freaking out about anything. I'm just pointing out the obvious. There have been really bad turnovers that go beyond lack of chemistry or rust. You can attribute it to coasting but it's still a cause for concern.

[Cry Havoc]

We've upgraded in personnel but I wouldn't say Marco improved us athletically nor that we are athletically on par with the elites of the league. I'm not giving up of course, but it's a legit concern.

You said aggressiveness as well. Marco is far more aggressive than ANYONE we had on the bench last year. Dude will spot up or drive to the tin every chance he gets.

Athleticism is a legitimate concern but it's been that way since like, 2005, rofl. I remember people bitching because we had Nazr at the 5 and it was making our team too slow to compete. :P This team will never be the Nuggets or the Thunder. We are precise, not overpowering, unless Kawhi decides it's time to go off for 35 like we know he's capable of.

[Johnny RIngo]

Sure but one can't help but think we're missing something in terms of athleticism, speed and aggressiveness. I'm sure the latter will pick up on time for the playoffs but the other two worrying areas just couldn't be addressed.

2013 offseason is among the worst for the Spurs in the Duncan era. Adding Belli was a lateral move after losing Neal. Brought in one of the worst bigs in the NBA in Ayres. They needed a backup SF and a backup big and failed to add either.

[TE]

You have to make that Tiago

[SupremeGuy]

It'd be so nice if TP could make that a 3 instead of a long 2, tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Damn, great rotation by Green.

[SupremeGuy]

Wow, just like that we're looking good again.

[SupremeGuy]

Fuck Dirk, that's just incredible.

[TE]

Impossible shot by Dirk

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi in the post. Always effective.

[SupremeGuy]

Kawhi making buckets as soon as he gets the ball

[LakerHater]

& 1!

[loveforthegame]

Parker passed to Leonard.

[TE]

Be aggressive Kawhi

[Cry Havoc]

But but Tony doesn't pass to Kawhi

[SupremeGuy]

LMAO tiago... that footwork

[LakerHater]

Ugly shot by Tiago but, it falls!

[TE]

Love that pick and roll off a busted set play. Such a beautiful play

[Raven]

tiago has such soft hands, beautiful touch tbh

[Cry Havoc]

But but Tony is a ballhog

[RD2191]

gotta keep this lead going

[SupremeGuy]

tiago has such soft hands, beautiful touch tbhLike your mom, amirite? lol :p

[Johnny RIngo]

But but Tony doesn't pass to Kawhi

Too bad he didn't do this more in the Finals.

[SupremeGuy]

But but Tony is a ballhogAs soon as he passed, we got a 3 point play...

[SupremeGuy]

KAWHI!!!!!!!!

[loveforthegame]

Leonard. :tu

[SupremeGuy]

And getting the board!

[RD2191]

:lol

[timtonymanu]

Small sample size, but Leonard's 3 point shot looks better.

[crc21209]

Even though it didnt go in, I like this new transition pullup 3 by Green...:tu

[Johnny RIngo]

Small sample size, but Leonard's 3 point shot looks better.

Noticed it too but it's only two games.

[SupremeGuy]

Even though it didnt go in, I like this new transition pullup 3 by Green...:tuPop doesn't... lol just pulled him

[RD2191]

:bang

[SupremeGuy]

And LEONARD!!!!

[LakerHater]

BLOCKED!!

[RD2191]

so many bricks

[loveforthegame]

Diaw passing up too many shots.

Nice block by Leonard. Lazy my ass.

[RD2191]

:hat

[loveforthegame]

There you go Timmy.

[crc21209]

Pop doesn't... lol just pulled him

Pop's the one who's given him the green light to be aggressive and take those.

[Raven]

i'm impressed by the fact that timmy is the one who has been plaing the most minutes in the last games

[SupremeGuy]

Why was Timmy giving him so much room? lol

[timtonymanu]

Blair ugh

[313]

Just turned the game on. How's everyone playing?

[SupremeGuy]

Pop's the one who's given him the green light to be aggressive and take those.Why did he get taken out so quickly then?

[LakerHater]

Coach Pop didnt like Blair hittin a jumper over Timmy, Called Timeout immediately!

[crc21209]

Pop doesn't... lol just pulled him

Pop's the one who's given him the green light to be aggressive and take those.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Just turned the game on. How's everyone playing?

Tony is ballin'
Manu is mostly invisible save for 5 assists to 2 turnovers
Duncan is a little below average shooting today but he's still doing fine
Leonard has a quiet 13 on 5-6 shooting
Diaw is his usual efficient self even after missing several point blank layups

[313]

Timmy has been shooting the mid range extremely confident lately. :toast Good sign. He was money from 18 ft in 2012.

[RD2191]

smfh

[Libri]

Tim please no more crappy TOs

[Johnny RIngo]

i'm impressed by the fact that timmy is the one who has been plaing the most minutes in the last games

Duncan's played more minutes than any other Spur this season - impressive considering he's the oldest player on the team. Kinda embarrassing that 31 year old Parker still needs a 38 year old to carry him though. This was supposed to be his team now, wasn't it?

[LakerHater]

Another Turnover!!

[crc21209]

Why did he get taken out so quickly then?

Ohh I dunno, for a breather perhaps? Guys dont typically play 48 mins you know...

[LakerHater]

440299227051069440

[crc21209]

Alright. Keep attacking the basket...:tu

[Budkin]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.

[PingPong]

The full Foreigner lineup.

[LakerHater]

Nice Manu!

[spurraider21]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.
:depressed

damn, hang in there

[313]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.RIP man

[Libri]

That corpse Carter can still make shots?

[RD2191]

MANUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[crc21209]

Manuuuuuuuu!

[ElNono]

manuuuuuuuu

[loveforthegame]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.

Sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family and friends.

[RD2191]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.
Sorry bout your loss, stay up homie.

[Raven]

manu takes over.

[DapDaGenius]

Manu is living hot right now!!

[spurraider21]

Manu AGAIN

[crc21209]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.

Sorry to hear that bro...

[HI-FI]

Ginobili looking good out there.

[ElNono]

Ginobili looking good out there.

electric :hat

[313]

MANUUU

[r0drig0lac]

manu goes manu

[RD2191]

smh defense

[ElNono]

heat check

[crc21209]

Don't fuck this quarter up come on...

[313]

Tony looked pretty pumped on the bench after Manu's threes, for all you Tony haters

[ElNono]

thats a foul!

[crc21209]

Never liked Harris. Little fuck was overrated by Mavs fans going back to 06'...

[Libri]

seriously, no foul? lol

[ElNono]

manu was fouled then Tiago was fouled

[SupremeGuy]

Fucking Pop, Baynes shows promise in the first half, gives him no pt in the entire 3rd. WTF?

[Sean Cagney]

Tiago so soft going back up with the shot you almost know he will miss or get blocked. There was fouls though as most said.

[freetiago]

great D on the pick and roll by Tiago
didnt fall for any hestiations or cross-overs and forces a step back fade away contested 2

tbh...

[crc21209]

"Daddy, where does flopping come from?" " Twins Chris and Cliff Paul investigated and found that their ancestors invented the art of the flop."

[313]

manu was fouled then Tiago was fouled
Diaw set a moving screen, I believe

[hommeaetage]

I've given up on the thought that Tiago would somehow learn how to finish strong inside

[RD2191]

:downspin:

[crc21209]

GTFO Dirk..

[Libri]

that Dirk shot LOL

[313]

Tony is ballin'
Manu is mostly invisible save for 5 assists to 2 turnovers
Duncan is a little below average shooting today but he's still doing fine
Leonard has a quiet 13 on 5-6 shooting
Diaw is his usual efficient self even after missing several point blank layups
Thanks. Seems Kawhi has been playing well. I was worried how the hand injury would affect him, or if it would have an affect on his game.

[SupremeGuy]

GOODAY MATE!

[RD2191]

in b4 mills heating up

[LakerHater]

PATTY!!

[loveforthegame]

Mills finally makes an appearance.

[ElNono]

Patty heating up!

[DapDaGenius]

Ga'day mate!!

[freetiago]

Jim Carrys opting to go for his starters to start the 4th
well see if it pays off or hurts down the stretch

[LakerHater]

Damn n
Dirk

[Johnny RIngo]

I've given up on the thought that Tiago would somehow learn how to finish strong inside

Only big man in the league that tries to finish like a pointguard

[loveforthegame]

Marco!!

[SupremeGuy]

BELLIIIIIII!

[RD2191]

Patty heating up!
:lmao

[ElNono]

Belli!

[DapDaGenius]

Marco!!!

[LakerHater]

MARCO!!!

[HI-FI]

Just found out a good friend of mine died of a heart attack this morning, at 39. Can't really focus on the game right now. Live life to the fullest folks. Fuck.
sorry about the loss. probably not much I could add one way or the other. life can seem like a cruel bitch at times.

[Libri]

Carter has no knees

[loveforthegame]

Boris. :lol

[SupremeGuy]

I've given up on the thought that Tiago would somehow learn how to finish strong insideSad that Britney Griner finishes stronger than him, tbh...

[ElNono]

bs call

[HI-FI]

electric :hat
:lol :hat

[RD2191]

:lmao

[crc21209]

Harris flop

[DapDaGenius]

They always play that King Louie beat. LOL

[Libri]

Tiago getting hammered

[ElNono]

need a basket and a stop... keep the cushion

[loveforthegame]

Leonard hustling!!

[RD2191]

Kawhi effort

[ElNono]

damn it... make that

[crc21209]

Kawhi doing work on the boards!

[LakerHater]

Kawhi.....kawhi!

[ElNono]

make your freebies

[r0drig0lac]

kawhi is a beast on the boards

[RD2191]

Why does Splitter always bring the ball back down?

[ElNono]

Manu with the floor general goods

[Raven]

not sure how are we only 6 up

[ElNono]

:wow Splits

[loveforthegame]

Not bad D by Leonard on Dirk.

[crc21209]

Damn Splitter that was nice!

[ElNono]

love the ball movement

[LakerHater]

Holy crap Tiago!

[Juggity]

sweet layup by tiago there

[Raven]

splitter doing work

[r0drig0lac]

tiago jordan

[freetiago]

please keep shitting on the most underrated player to ever play for the Spurs spurstalk tbh...

[jimbo]

Why does Splitter always bring the ball back down?

Gravity. the ball is really heavy

[Libri]

Tiago finishes like a point guard

[HI-FI]

Tiago has been looking much better since the rest.

[PingPong]

Tiago finishes like a point guard


By any means...

:D

[313]

please keep shitting on the most underrated player to ever play for the Spurs spurstalk tbh...
He's still a pussy..

But I appreciate what he brings to the Spurs.

[ElNono]

damn wide open marco

[LakerHater]

Good hustle Tim!

[loveforthegame]

Come on Marco. :bang

[Juggity]

Marco's shot looks a little flatter than usual

[Raven]

i was about to say marco has been playing below average D (a huge improvement), but thankfully he made me feel like a fool before the damage was done.

[ElNono]

we're just chucking shit... there's an actual play

[LakerHater]

Is Kawhi wearin these?

Team Jordan Players will be wearing these Air Jordan XX8 SE PEs tonight to celebrate the Oscars
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhxHDzhCQAAyfzM.jpg
(https://twitter.com/TheBestGear/status/440304994638499840/photo/1/large)

[313]

KAWHIIII

[ElNono]

kiwi

[loveforthegame]

Lazy ass Leonard.

[SupremeGuy]

Kawhi balling...

[crc21209]

Kawhi!

[SupremeGuy]

WTF VC?!

[SupremeGuy]

AND 1 MOTHERFUCKERS!!

[313]

TIMMY

[ElNono]

:wow TD

[loveforthegame]

Timmy!! Crafty move.

[crc21209]

TD the BOSS!

[HI-FI]

crofl

awesome :hat

[LakerHater]

& 1!!!

[DapDaGenius]

Timmy did a magic trick!!

[r0drig0lac]

timmayyyy

[Raven]

:lol timmy

[Libri]

GOAT

that is all

[spurraider21]

jim dunan with the goods

[313]

DIAW 2.0!!!

[LakerHater]

13/13 for Timmeh!

[ElNono]

boris!

[DapDaGenius]

Diaw, Diaw, Diaw!!

[SupremeGuy]

lol dirk getting mad cause duncan was about to fuck him

[crc21209]

Dirk crying like a bitch...:lol

[RD2191]

Dirk, that was all arm.:lol

[loveforthegame]

That hook was funny. :lol

[LakerHater]

440306050017669120

[ElNono]

lol monta

[SupremeGuy]

should have been continuation, tbh

[ElNono]

wtf

[313]

should have been continuation, tbh
TBH

[LakerHater]

Dirk missed!?

[loveforthegame]

Settle down.

[ElNono]

dont choke, tbh

[crc21209]

Dalembert looks old and slow as fuck..

[spurraider21]

nice little slip pass there by kiwi

[r0drig0lac]

dirk and duncan saying something

[RD2191]

fluke

[SupremeGuy]

seriously, vc is on something... lol

[Juggity]

this has got to be Vince Carter's best season in what, five years? He's been really good

[loveforthegame]

:bang

[RD2191]

smh, struggling with the mavs at home

[LakerHater]

The fuc Tim?

[loveforthegame]

Parker. :tu

[ElNono]

TP!

[313]

MVParker tbh

[LakerHater]

WoW Tony!!

[Raven]

tony for the win.

[Cry Havoc]

TONYYYYYYY

[ElNono]

goddamit, Kawhi was wide open again :pctoss

:lol

[313]

this has got to be Vince Carter's best season in what, five years? He's been really good
Very impressive tbh. It's fun seeing the old guys (Tim, manu, VC, Dirk, etc) still being able to compete in these late stages of their careers.

[crc21209]

smh, struggling with the mavs at home

The Mavs have been playing good ball as of late. Plus, come on...its Spurs vs. Mavs...

[Kidd K]

FUCK TONY PARKER AND HIS HEROBALLING!!!

Oh wait he made the shot. MVParker!

[RD2191]

The Mavs have been playing good ball as of late. Plus, come on...its Spurs vs. Mavs...
I like to overreact, tbh.

[LakerHater]

Airball!!

[loveforthegame]

Make your free throws.

[RD2191]

Fuck off Mavs.

[crc21209]

Ugh...Ellington scrub.

[313]

Ugh...Ellington scrub.Garbage time points :wakeup

[Darius McCrary]

Damn where is the defense

we've let the mavs hang in this game the whole time

[ElNono]

come on gino.. pad dem stats

[Mal]

Which scrub of Mavs will hit next 3 pointer ? My money on Carter

[SupremeGuy]

Green should finish the game... fucking Manu stat padding, tbh. lol

[DPG21920]

What a great game - just good to see everyone out there. Glad to see (at least for tonight) that with everyone healthy, Ayres is out of the rotation.

[SupremeGuy]

Which scrub of Mavs will hit next 3 pointer ? My money on CarterDirk.

[LakerHater]

No Dirk or Tim?

[crc21209]

Thats too damn quick come on..

[SupremeGuy]

Calling it right now, Manu misses a FT.

[ElNono]

come on Manu. 7 more freethrows

[Raven]

manu padding his stat for dat 6MOY

[Juggity]

After all these years, Dallas scrubs still trying to kill manu

[SupremeGuy]

Calling it right now, Manu misses a FT.Well fuck me. lol

[RD2191]

Still don't like the defense.

[DapDaGenius]

Okay, Dallas, go away. Take your L and go nite-nite.

[loveforthegame]

Blair's revenge. :lol

[LakerHater]

0 turnovers in 4th quarter, just 3 in second half.

[ElNono]

:flag: We Win

[Raven]

another good win.

[crc21209]

Solid W :tu

[Cry Havoc]

3 turnovers in the 2nd half.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs +15 FT points

[ElNono]

beat another playoff team :hat

[RD2191]

Terrible win, allowed 36 in the 4th. 2nd round exit.

[Darius McCrary]

Parker should prob rest more.

[timtonymanu]

Blair's revenge. :lol

:lol 0-3 against the Spurs this season. Hasn't been a factor at all. Empty stats per usual.

[SupremeGuy]

Terrible win, allowed 36 in the 4th. 2nd round exit.:lol

[Mugen]

Spurs win!

[timtonymanu]

Hopefully no more Errors for the rest of the year. We need to log in W's and Errors will instantly take us out of the game.

[Mugen]

Pop with a playoff style rotation tonight :tu

[313]

Parker should prob rest more.
Why?

[TheGoldStandard]

Parker looked solid tonight after rest.. Liking this lineup

[Spursfanfromafar]

MIssed this game unfortunately. But good to see Parker's name on the statbook with an efficient line. SPAM, anyone?

[ace3g]

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[Tim_duncan21]

Nice win.

[DPG21920]

MIssed this game unfortunately. But good to see Parker's name on the statbook with an efficient line. SPAM, anyone?

He didn't look too bursty, but he looked good. I'm sure his legs will come back soon. The encouraging thing to me is the offense looks better because Danny/Kawhi seem to be finding their 3 point stroke again. That would be huge obviously for the Spurs.

[Darius McCrary]

Why?
Give him more rest, he should take at least a couple more weeks

[Spursfanfromafar]

He didn't look too bursty, but he looked good. I'm sure his legs will come back soon. The encouraging thing to me is the offense looks better because Danny/Kawhi seem to be finding their 3 point stroke again. That would be huge obviously for the Spurs.

Thanks.

Kawhi's early season struggles on the 3 were mostly small sample size issues. While Danny has been the hot-hand streak shooter for like, ever.

[Sean Cagney]

Give him more rest, he should take at least a couple more weeks

I agree with you, this is needed. I feel they play him a few more and then shut him down for another few weeks, that would be ideal IMO. Spurs are getting the #2 seed IMO out West, but the health is more important.