Game Thread: Spurs vs Celtics: Sunday, Nov 30 12:00PM

[ElNono]

the big, big deal here is Beli being out of the 2nd unit in the 2nd half... the defense is too soft with all those guys out there... one of Danny or Kawhi need to be there

[ElNono]

Then what's the point of saying it's gotten better when better is 2 assist to 2 to's and no baskets?

because it did...

[quentin_compson]

Well, it ain't the prettiest game I've ever seen. That much is sure.

[EVAY]

This game is following the pattern of a lot of Celtics games this season so far; they play close for the first part of the game just to give it up in the second half. If they could get any consistency, they might be a threat in the East.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

CoJo picking up that backing up thing from Ginobili

[Cry Havoc]

Cojo! Finally! Let's get up 15 and end this.

[BatManu20]

Cojoo

[ElNono]

this is one thing Cojo does well, the ISO drive... we just can't run the offense through him all the time hes out there

[KL2]

What is that dribble move Cojo keeps using?

[Cry Havoc]

Good D by Cojo there fighting through that pick and staying with the play.

[Capt Bringdown]

Leonard forcing a shot because he's been froze out of the offense

[BatManu20]

:lol Bonner is just funny to watch play tbh

[Cry Havoc]

:lol Worried about Bonner infecting everyone with his Ginger virus.

[r0drig0lac]

Leonard forcing a shot because he's been froze out of the offense

true

[ElNono]

starters back in for Boston

[Cry Havoc]

Leonard forcing a shot because he's been froze out of the offense

:dramaquee

[KL2]

Baynes' jumper looks decent, just wish he'd make them.

[Capt Bringdown]

Celtics annoucers really like Baynes

[Cry Havoc]

My fantasy team is shooting 48.5% from the field and 68.5% from the line this week. :lol

[Cry Havoc]

Good o foul! Wish refs called that illegal screen more often.

[r0drig0lac]

lol foul

[DPG21920]

Cory is seemingly much better with Manu off the court. He struggles to play alongside another ball dominant guard. When he has no choice but to lead, he seems to do better. Haven't checked the numbers with CJ/Manu but I'd be willing to be you see a difference in CJ's numbers with Manu off vs on the court.

[NASpurs]

Why put Manu and Parker back in on a B2B?

[ElNono]

Cory is seemingly much better with Manu off the court. He struggles to play alongside another ball dominant guard. When he has no choice but to lead, he seems to do better. Haven't checked the numbers with CJ/Manu but I'd be willing to be you see a difference in CJ's numbers with Manu off vs on the court.

I agree. I never liked the pairing... I think Cojo has a lot of work to do in playing off the ball...

[Malik Hairston]

Cory is seemingly much better with Manu off the court. He struggles to play alongside another ball dominant guard. When he has no choice but to lead, he seems to do better. Haven't checked the numbers with CJ/Manu but I'd be willing to be you see a difference in CJ's numbers with Manu off vs on the court.

Well, ya, he can't shoot, of course he's better playing with the ball in his hands:lol..

[ElNono]

big banger!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

BAYNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[DapDaGenius]

Baynes with a damn 3? LOLOLOLOL

[r0drig0lac]

baynes nowitzky

[NASpurs]

Baynes for three?:lmao

[Cry Havoc]

BAYNES 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 33333333333333333333333333333333333

[Robz4000]

Bayn3s!!!!

[ace3g]

Baynes for 3 !!! lol

[loveforthegame]

Imagine if he could hit those regularly.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

lmao okay Baynes calm down

[DPG21920]

Well, ya, he can't shoot, of course he's better playing with the ball in his hands:lol..

It's not just the shooting though. It's the mentality he has. Shooting is a big part (Manu's shot struggles a lot to at times), but Cory defers too much when on the court with Manu.

[ace3g]

Very impressive stretch for Baynes:



DATE
OPP
SCORE
MIN
FGM-FGA
FG%
3PM-3PA
3P%
FTM-FTA
FT%
REB
AST
BLK
STL
PF
TO
PTS


Sun 11/30


@

BOS (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bos/boston-celtics)


97-80 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578533)
18
4-7
.571
1-1
1.000
2-2
1.000
5
0
0
0
3
1
11


Fri 11/28


vs

SAC (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sac/sacramento-kings)


W 112-104 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578523)
14
5-6
.833
0-0
.000
0-0
.000
3
1
0
0
3
1
10


Wed 11/26


vs

IND (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/ind/indiana-pacers)


W 106-100 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578512)
15
4-4
1.000
0-0
.000
1-2
.500
3
1
0
0
5
1
9


Sat 11/22


vs

BKN (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)


W 99-87 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578483)
21
4-8
.500
0-0
.000
2-2
1.000
8
1
0
1
2
1
10


Fri 11/21


@

MIN (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/min/minnesota-timberwolves)


W 121-92 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578469)
21
6-9
.667
0-0
.000
0-1
.000
9
2
1
1
4
3
12


Wed 11/19


@

CLE (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-cavaliers)


W 92-90 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578451)
13
3-4
.750
0-0
.000
0-0
.000
3
0
1
0
4
1
6


Mon 11/17


vs

PHI (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers)


W 100-75 (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400578444)
19
5-8
.625
0-0
.000
2-2
1.000
9
0
1
0
3
0
12

[ElNono]

ok Pop, you can shut it down now... rest the vets for tomorrow

[Malik Hairston]

Baynes >>> Belinelli at 3-point shooting nowadays, tbh:lol..

[NASpurs]

"the crest on the top of his head is all flared up" :lmao Sean

[Capt Bringdown]

You gotta like Baynes. Another great find by the Spurs.

[DPG21920]

How bad is Ayres when he makes Baynes look like young Shaq compared to him.

[playblair]

Well, ya, he can't shoot, of course he's better playing with the ball in his hands:lol..

cojo = legit pg.................cojo will not be required to shoot with a lineup of cojo/manu/beli/daye/diaw...........

[ElNono]

Heinsohn probably having a heart attack now

[scanry]

I'm watching the Boston feed. It's comedy gold with Tommy.

[ElNono]

TD 25 mins, Manu 18 mins... good stuff looking at tomorrow's game :tu

[SupremeGuy]

Did you guys see Baynes hit that 3? lololol??! Cold blooded nigga, tbh.

[KL2]

That boy just kissed the floor

[SupremeGuy]

Errors with the quick hands :lol

[KL2]

Dat Anderson length

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Cmon Pop put Parker in. He's so close to that double-double.

[EVAY]

Our big three should be in great shape for tomorrow, given that they have combined for about a 35% field goal percentage for this game. Nice that we can win by a potload when all three of our stars are having off games.

[SupremeGuy]

I couldn't tell if anyone was wrong with CoJo's teeth

[EVAY]

Daye continues to play himself out of a job.

[KL2]

I couldn't tell if anyone was wrong with CoJo's teeth

I think I saw a bit of blood in his mouth or he could've chipped a tooth.

[BatManu20]

MArco has been all kinds of shitty since his return. Needs to get his rhythm back.

[EVAY]

Seeing Bellinelli make a shot in rhythm off a curl is a good thing, regardless of whether or not he was being guarded.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Dang Bonner ruined an assist chance for Anderson

[spurraider21]

LDN will bring this one home

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

AT LEAST YOU CAN DUNK SOMETIMES AYRES

[r0drig0lac]

AYRESSSSS

[SupremeGuy]

Errors with the monster slam! :lol

[Chris]

"We want Bonner" chants from the Boston faithful :lol

[BatManu20]

Ayers poster! :lol

[KL2]

Posterized by errors RIP

[Blizzardwizard]

Tim getting up off the bench after that dunk :lol

[Budkin]

Great finish and another W!

[SupremeGuy]

I think I saw a bit of blood in his mouth or he could've chipped a tooth.I'm thinking he chipped a tooth.

[SupremeGuy]

How did that game go from feeling close to winning by 22? :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Green was key today. Great job.

[ElNono]

:flag: We win!

[Chris]

How did that game go from feeling close to winning by 22? :lol

Our bench woke up and their starters ran out of gas

[SupremeGuy]

LMAO Vanilla "indubitably" good :lol

[crc21209]

So Pop just said that he and the Spurs are very confused by Tiago's situation right now. That doesnt sound good at all when the Spurs don't exactly know what the hell is going on with Tiago...:td

[SupremeGuy]

So Pop just said that he and the Spurs are very confused by Tiago's situation right now. That doesnt sound good at all when the Spurs don't exactly know what the hell is going on with Tiago...:tdShit...

[milkyway21]

7th - WINNING streak
#5 in WC :tu

[SupremeGuy]

Dammit, we need some Tiago updates, tbh.

[BillMc]

Dammit, we need some Tiago updates, tbh.

+1000

[FlAVaK]

So Pop just said that he and the Spurs are very confused by Tiago's situation right now. That doesnt sound good at all when the Spurs don't exactly know what the hell is going on with Tiago...:td

Sounds like the Gündogan-situation in soccer, tbh.

Unsolved back-issues for over a year, went from one doctor to the other all over Europe until a specialist at the Crimea found the reason for the pain...

[emanueldavidginobili]

Was a good game celtics made it interesting for a while, sat directly next to Tony Parker wife....she's sexy as hell

[Mel_13]

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[DPG21920]

Like HH said, Danny making 3's really makes the offense what it is. Kawhi hitting to (and TP to a lesser extent) is also crucial, but that production from Danny is big. Boris scores from everywhere and when he doesn't hesitate, he's solid and really spaces things out.

But while there are still spacing issues with Kawhi in the post, it's a good thing and Kawhi in transistion has been massive as well.

[gilmor]

Manu with 5 TOs.. Turnobilli again? Getting more and more irrelevant.. better retire next year..

[TMTTRIO]

Manu with 5 TOs.. Turnobilli again? Getting more and more irrelevant.. better retire next year..
I hope he does just so all the haters will go away. We should just be happy that we have a great team where other guys can step up and produce wins when he can't.

[ElNono]

I hope he does just so all the haters will go away. We should just be happy that we have a great team where other guys can step up and produce wins when he can't.

I hope he can play another year, tbh... it's clear from last playoffs this team still needs a leader out there on the floor when the going gets tough...

The haters overanalyzing regular season games don't really matter, IMO.

[BillMc]

I hope he can play another year, tbh... it's clear from last playoffs this team still needs a leader out there on the floor when the going gets tough...

The haters overanalyzing regular season games don't really matter, IMO.

I agree. Manu had a tough night tonight, and his shot hasn't been falling this year, but he still is the main cog in that second unit.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I hope he can play another year, tbh... it's clear from last playoffs this team still needs a leader out there on the floor when the going gets tough...

The haters overanalyzing regular season games don't really matter, IMO.

Yeah, and people forget so quickly that he just had a roll back the clock superman performance a couple nights previous.

[FaM0us Skins]

Good win against the Celtics.

[DPG21920]

For the guys like Manu/Tim/TP I try to analyze 10 game stretches. For Manu, it's his ability to get to the rim (and actually finish) and his shot.

[Hoops Czar]

I hope he can play another year, tbh... it's clear from last playoffs this team still needs a leader out there on the floor when the going gets tough...

The haters overanalyzing regular season games don't really matter, IMO.

I didn't realize it was a day game. Do you have a gif of Ayre's dunk? I heard it was pretty sweet.

[ElNono]

Yeah, and people forget so quickly that he just had a roll back the clock superman performance a couple nights previous.

I don't think anybody forgets, tbh... but it's the regular season, all of the big 3 will try to do just enough to win, you're not going to get playoff-caliber play from them this time of the year, and that's fine.

You know when the time comes, they'll be ready.

[ElNono]

I didn't realize it was a day game. Do you have a gif of Ayre's dunk? I heard it was pretty sweet.

I don't. Maybe ace can find it.