This Thing Is About to Turn Around

[tmtcsc]

I've been just as disgusted as everyone else with the way the Spurs have been playing lately, but I believe these losses are going to fuel a run through the playoffs. Hopefully, it will be a manageable course and the Spurs will repeat as Champions for the first time in franchise history.

The team we've been watching lately hasn't lost their Basketball IQ. They are the same players who know what it takes to win a Championship. I'm calling it now. The Spurs will turn this thing around and make another memorable playoff run. Tony may never return to the same form he had last year but they'll make do anyways. Once they establish a rhythm and gain some momentum, look out. It's going to be a return to having fun, making plays, shaking this funk off and getting the "W"'s.

Let's do this. :flag::flag:

[apalisoc_9]

last i checked parker is still in the active list..

[BatManu20]

Hope you're right. But if not, so be it. It's been an unbelievable run.

[100%duncan]

their next 10 are all winnable. If they go atleast 7-3, then they will be in good shape. Worse than that and we are looking at no HCA the entire playoffs.

[BillMc]

I've been just as disgusted as everyone else with the way the Spurs have been playing lately, but I believe these losses are going to fuel a run through the playoffs. Hopefully, it will be a manageable course and the Spurs will repeat as Champions for the first time in franchise history.

The team we've been watching lately hasn't lost their Basketball IQ. They are the same players who know what it takes to win a Championship. I'm calling it now. The Spurs will turn this thing around and make another memorable playoff run. Tony may never return to the same form he had last year but they'll make do anyways. Once they establish a rhythm and gain some momentum, look out. It's going to be a return to having fun, making plays, shaking this funk off and getting the "W"'s.

Let's do this. :flag::flag:

Amen brother!

[Darius Bieber]

Parker is still on the Spurs. Shots aren't falling. Defense has been atrocious. The Spurs with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named on the roster would go in raw against today's pathetic team.

[ElNono]

I've been just as disgusted as everyone else with the way the Spurs have been playing lately, but I believe these losses are going to fuel a run through the playoffs. Hopefully, it will be a manageable course and the Spurs will repeat as Champions for the first time in franchise history.

The team we've been watching lately hasn't lost their Basketball IQ. They are the same players who know what it takes to win a Championship. I'm calling it now. The Spurs will turn this thing around and make another memorable playoff run. Tony may never return to the same form he had last year but they'll make do anyways. Once they establish a rhythm and gain some momentum, look out. It's going to be a return to having fun, making plays, shaking this funk off and getting the "W"'s.

Let's do this. :flag::flag:

I'm with you. It's not just Tony. Lots of guys missing shots or not playing well, and we all know they can give you at the very least good to great play.

[benstanfield]

We've been saying this for two months now. I would put it more between "this thing better fucking turn around soon" and "fuck it we can flip the switch in the playoffs" with a slight chance of "thank fuck we ringed last year".

[tmtcsc]

I have a feeling the focus is going to come back. The rest of the team will lift Parker's play. I admit, its just a feeling and based more on the character of the team than anything else. These guys don't like losing, they have pride and are competitive. There's another level they can get to and they will.

[heyheymymy]

This whole Spurs season reminds me of the James Brown cape flourish stunt he used to do on stage.

Towards the end of the show, Brown pretends he's too tired to continue, the emcee puts a cape around his shoulders to walk him off the stage, and suddenly, James Brown would whip the cape off with new found energy and enthusiastically finish the set with a pumped up motivation:

"As he was escorted off the stage, Brown – seemingly exhausted – would shake off the cape and continue, solidifying his reputation as the hardest-working man in show business."

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/embedded/james-brown-cape-1373309594.gif

[SupremeGuy]

This whole Spurs season reminds me of the James Brown cape flourish stunt he used to do on stage.

Towards the end of the show, Brown pretends he's too tired to continue, the emcee puts a cape around his shoulders to walk him off the stage, and suddenly, James Brown would whip the cape off with new found energy and enthusiastically finish the set with a pumped up motivation:

"As he was escorted off the stage, Brown – seemingly exhausted – would shake off the cape and continue, solidifying his reputation as the hardest-working man in show business."

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/embedded/james-brown-cape-1373309594.gif:lmao That'd be so fucking epic.

[RD2191]

last i checked parker is still in the active list..

[EVAY]

We've been saying this for two months now. I would put it more between "this thing better fucking turn around soon" and "fuck it we can flip the switch in the playoffs" with a slight chance of "thank fuck we ringed last year".

:lol Pretty much covers the field for almost all Spurs fans, tbh.

[hater]

not yet. not yet.

Spurs are losing both or 1 of the next 2 road games.

As I said before all we need to look forward in the rest of the road trip is to not get an injury. Get back home, Pop needs to summon his retarded assistant coaches and decide on some serious shit, the players need to go home and decompress. the first 5 games of the home stretch next week will decide the season.

[heyheymymy]

:lmao That'd be so fucking epic.

It was. I saw James Brown himself do it on stage. Kinda hoping I get to see the 14-15 Spurs do the routine as well here though.

[Killakobe81]

the next should be easy money. The ship has not sunk. I think the cliff jumpers are pre-mature ...however there are legit concerns that rest, easier schedule and home cookin' wont fix it will only cover-up. Diaw and TP are the biggest concerns but KL, Gino and others have had their struggles too.

[look_at_g_shred]

This whole Spurs season reminds me of the James Brown cape flourish stunt he used to do on stage.

Towards the end of the show, Brown pretends he's too tired to continue, the emcee puts a cape around his shoulders to walk him off the stage, and suddenly, James Brown would whip the cape off with new found energy and enthusiastically finish the set with a pumped up motivation:

"As he was escorted off the stage, Brown – seemingly exhausted – would shake off the cape and continue, solidifying his reputation as the hardest-working man in show business."

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/embedded/james-brown-cape-1373309594.gif
This is so great

[BillMc]

This whole Spurs season reminds me of the James Brown cape flourish stunt he used to do on stage.

Towards the end of the show, Brown pretends he's too tired to continue, the emcee puts a cape around his shoulders to walk him off the stage, and suddenly, James Brown would whip the cape off with new found energy and enthusiastically finish the set with a pumped up motivation:

"As he was escorted off the stage, Brown – seemingly exhausted – would shake off the cape and continue, solidifying his reputation as the hardest-working man in show business."

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/embedded/james-brown-cape-1373309594.gif

Great call! :toast I feel good! I knew that I would now.

[tmtcsc]

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/embedded/james-brown-cape-1373309594.gif

Beautiful! That would be awesome.

[vander]

BBiq is great but doesn't make you any faster. Spurs look like the slowest least athletic team in the league right now

[bklynspursfan]

lolz @ the parker jokes... people are really, really sad....

But re: the thread... I agree!

:flag::flag::flag:

[Horse]

The Spurs have always been slow and the least athletic never bothered them before. Just need to get that first win by hook or crook only takes a spark to start a fire.

[in2deep]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-1AipqUEAAA3QM.jpg

[Sean Cagney]

Hope you're right. But if not, so be it. It's been an unbelievable run.

^^^^^ This TBH.
We've been saying this for two months now. I would put it more between "this thing better fucking turn around soon" and "fuck it we can flip the switch in the playoffs" with a slight chance of "thank fuck we ringed last year".Great post, all true.

[tmtcsc]

BBiq is great but doesn't make you any faster. Spurs look like the slowest least athletic team in the league right now

That's what makes good ball movement so important. You can gain an advantage on the defense with ball movement to get the "great" shot instead of forcing things when covered.

[sook]

we'll be ok

[tmtcsc]

we'll be ok

Are you a Spurs fan Sook?

[Sigz]

We're totally fucked.

[spurs10]

This whole Spurs season reminds me of the James Brown cape flourish stunt he used to do on stage.

Towards the end of the show, Brown pretends he's too tired to continue, the emcee puts a cape around his shoulders to walk him off the stage, and suddenly, James Brown would whip the cape off with new found energy and enthusiastically finish the set with a pumped up motivation:

"As he was escorted off the stage, Brown – seemingly exhausted – would shake off the cape and continue, solidifying his reputation as the hardest-working man in show business."

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/embedded/james-brown-cape-1373309594.gifSuperb analogy!

[sook]

Are you a Spurs fan Sook?
only after the 1st round :lol

[Slippy]

The second unit play from the portland game gave me hope. Same kind of play as last seasons playoffs. Problem was always playing from behind on the scoreboard. Spurs starters have to lift.

[Sean Cagney]

The second unit play from the portland game gave me hope. Same kind of play as last seasons playoffs. Problem was always playing from behind on the scoreboard. Spurs starters have to lift.

Same in the first Q again tonight, starters fell behind.

[Spurs9]

Tbh

[ElNono]

still not out of the woods, but that 4th quarter was a big step in the right direction...

Also I know OP has been advocating resting Gino, but damn, when he plays well, we normally win...

[024]

Could of sworn I heard this before the all star break when everyone was predicting the Spurs getting the 3rd or 4th seed, then again after the all star break before the Spurs lost 4 straight.

It's going to be a tough grind with the decline of Parker and everyone's lower 3 pt shooting percentage. Spurs need everything to click perfectly like last year. But it'll take a lot of effort and we won't know for sure if they really consistently turned things around until after 10 or so games. We'll find out if they can get their shit together in March.

[BillMc]

Good call by OP!:toast

[TheGreatYacht]

Good call :tu

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Really happy that we finally got a W tonight. If Spurs can beat the Suns tommorow, they can go back home and build up a win-streak. Fuck the past. Spurs need to focus on getting a 6th or 5th spot in the playoffs.

[CitizenDwayne]

I wouldn't say "good call" just yet (keep in mind, there was a pretty impressive stretch in the previous game), but there is cause for optimism.

Mainly because Longoria shot over 20%. That always helps.

[tmtcsc]

It wasn't perfect but they pounded the rock and got a 'W'. I don't care who suited up for Sacramento, we won and that's all that matters. Tony showed signs of life too.

[gameFACE]

Yay, we won against a shitty undermanned team! Well at least it's a start. I mean a W is a W. Whatever it takes.

[BillMc]

It wasn't perfect but they pounded the rock and got a 'W'. I don't care who suited up for Sacramento, we won and that's all that matters. Tony showed signs of life too.

Yeah, there were a few up and under moves by Tony in the paint that were like flashbacks to the distant past...the distant pass of November, that is.

[Capt Bringdown]

Parker has been our best and most consistent player for years. Without him near to where he used to be, we don't have a chance. End of.

[tmtcsc]

Excellent hustle and defense by the guys tonight. The big 3 had little impact scoring wise but the rest of the team picked up the slack and ran away early. That was very nice to see.

[ElNono]

:tu

[tmtcsc]

I suspect some home cooking will do well for the shooting percentages.

[mkurts]

Christ it'd better, 3-13 and 1-4 shooting is just shit.

Its more like Norris Cole numbers

[look_at_g_shred]

not yet. not yet.

Spurs are losing both or 1 of the next 2 road games.

As I said before all we need to look forward in the rest of the road trip is to not get an injury. Get back home, Pop needs to summon his retarded assistant coaches and decide on some serious shit, the players need to go home and decompress. the first 5 games of the home stretch next week will decide the season.
:(

[Chillen]

Well they can sign McGee and than blame that signing on them not repeating. LOL, jk.

If they don't repeat, fine, but when the playoffs start as Pop says, "show me some nasty".

[T Park]

Parker is still on the Spurs. Shots aren't falling. Defense has been atrocious. The Spurs with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named on the roster would go in raw against today's pathetic team.


With Kawhi Leonard on the floor their defensive rating is first in the league. Great take.

[aal04]

I just think its at the stage where id doesnt matter who we play. We either turn up or not. Game outcome is on our shoulders

[tmtcsc]

I don't think the Spurs fear any team in the NBA. Therefore, finishing the season with a high seed is not as important to them. What's important is playing better and improving.

In some ways, this route presents a new challenge with the realization that there is very little room for error. Concentration needs to be higher from the get go. That sort of attitude will help them punk the home teams early on in a series. I guarantee you, no one will be hoping to face the Spurs in the playoffs.

If I had it my way, we'd go up against Houston, Memphis, Golden State and Atlanta in the playoffs. That would be an epic run to #6.

[tmtcsc]

I think the Spurs are going to get the 3rd seed. I'm not sure how its going to play out behind them, but I hope Houston drops to six. I would love to see the Spurs play Houston, Memphis and Golden St. on the way to the Finals. Playing Cleveland would be great but it will probably be the Hawks. Man, its tough even typing that. The Hawks! Good job Coach Bud! COY

[Sean Cagney]

I think the Spurs are going to get the 3rd seed. I'm not sure how its going to play out behind them, but I hope Houston drops to six. I would love to see the Spurs play Houston, Memphis and Golden St. on the way to the Finals. Playing Cleveland would be great but it will probably be the Hawks. Man, its tough even typing that. The Hawks! Good job Coach Bud! COY

Hawks are not winning the East Imo, great record and all bit they are playing above their heads.

[tmtcsc]

Hawks are not winning the East Imo, great record and all bit they are playing above their heads.

Who do you see coming out of the East? I have no issues with the Spurs continuing Lebron's nightmare.

[hater]

not yet. not yet.

As I said before all we need to look forward in the rest of the road trip is to not get an injury. Get back home, Pop needs to summon his retarded assistant coaches and decide on some serious shit, the players need to go home and decompress. the first 5 games of the home stretch next week will decide the season.

boom

[BillMc]

Who do you see coming out of the East? I have no issues with the Spurs continuing Lebron's nightmare.

I would enjoy that.

[tmtcsc]

boom

Eh...more like Fizzle, Hater. While you were saying "not yet, not yet", they started a 6 game win streak which really should be at 8 now. Its say to safe the season has been turned around and the boys are on their way to getting the 3rd seed. Portland is dropping quickly and Houston will follow close behind them. Dallas, despite their close win over a depleted Thunder team (No Durant or Ibaka) is a joke. Manu's out for a bit, but the Spurs will be fine.

[hater]

Eh...more like Fizzle, Hater. While you were saying "not yet, not yet", they started a 6 game win streak which really should be at 8 now. Its say to safe the season has been turned around and the boys are on their way to getting the 3rd seed. Portland is dropping quickly and Houston will follow close behind them. Dallas, despite their close win over a depleted Thunder team (No Durant or Ibaka) is a joke. Manu's out for a bit, but the Spurs will be fine.

mmm I still believe the Spurs turned around after they got home. Pop called in his band of idiots and they probably figured something out. Something clicked imo. (especially for our parker)

actually where they are right now would be ideal. Play Portland 1st round and winner of grizz/Dallas 2nd round. that would be ideal. but yeah, probably not going to happen.

[tmtcsc]

mmm I still believe the Spurs turned around after they got home. Pop called in his band of idiots and they probably figured something out. Something clicked imo. (especially for our parker)

actually where they are right now would be ideal. Play Portland 1st round and winner of grizz/Dallas 2nd round. that would be ideal. but yeah, probably not going to happen.

Wish List:

1. Golden State
2. Memphis
3. Spurs
4. Portland
5. Clippers
6. Houston
7. Mavericks
8. Thunder

Round 1: Houston
Round 2: Grizzlies
Round 3: Warriors
Championship: Cleveland

I want to see the Spurs play the Rockets in the playoffs. I can't stand Harden and Howard. They deserve a beat down.

[Horse]

That would be great but playing harden means 8 vs. 5

[Mel_13]

I've been just as disgusted as everyone else with the way the Spurs have been playing lately, but I believe these losses are going to fuel a run through the playoffs. Hopefully, it will be a manageable course and the Spurs will repeat as Champions for the first time in franchise history.

The team we've been watching lately hasn't lost their Basketball IQ. They are the same players who know what it takes to win a Championship. I'm calling it now. The Spurs will turn this thing around and make another memorable playoff run. Tony may never return to the same form he had last year but they'll make do anyways. Once they establish a rhythm and gain some momentum, look out. It's going to be a return to having fun, making plays, shaking this funk off and getting the "W"'s.

Let's do this. :flag::flag:

The Spurs lost 4 straight after the all-star game to fall to 34-23 and there was an epidemic of cliffjumping around here. This guy was able to see the future...

:bobo

[hater]

not yet. not yet.

As I said before all we need to look forward in the rest of the road trip is to not get an injury. Get back home, Pop needs to summon his retarded assistant coaches and decide on some serious shit, the players need to go home and decompress. the first 5 games of the home stretch next week will decide the season.


(spurs went 4-1 in those first 5 games)


:tu

GOAT imo

[tmtcsc]

The Spurs lost 4 straight after the all-star game to fall to 34-23 and there was an epidemic of cliffjumping around here. This guy was able to see the future...

:bobo

:bobo

Win or lose tomorrow, the most important thing is that they found their mojo. I just want to see a healthy Spurs team get LOB #7. That's right, I said #7. I turned the tv off early.

[DarrinS]

Good call