Game Thread: Mavs at Spurs. 8:30 EST (7:30 CST, 2:30 Riga time)

[Cry Havoc]

i really dont care if we are cool or not. you know i enjoy baiting people. :lol

No one is responding to you except TGY and that's like once per game. You care more about baiting someone than actually watching the game, so yeah, doesn't seem like a real fan to me. Calling it like I see it.

[loveforthegame]

Kawhi just missed some open shots that he normally makes. Non-issue.

Yup. Not worried at all. Those turnovers are not the norm either.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

:flag:

[Silver&Black]

http://i.imgur.com/lgCWqwn.png

[Perry Mason]

This team is still too soft mentally. If they hadn't lost Monte Ellis, we'd have lost the game.

The guys collapsed like a tent fortress.

watch the game next time

[RD2191]

No one is responding to you except TGY and that's like once per game. You care more about baiting someone than actually watching the game, so yeah, doesn't seem like a real fan to me. Calling it like I see it.
sure i am. im still here in almost every game thread win or lose.

[ElNono]

:flag: We win!

[BillMc]

Victory!:flag:

And to answer our earlier question:

Tony outscores Ellis 12 to 10!:downspin::downspin:

[Pound the rock]

Wish they could pan the camera to see the look on Cubans face

[FkLA]

Monta had like ten points with a couple on Belli and in transition. He wasn't doing anything in the halfcourt against FMVPippen tbh.

[pgardn]

Now that's a very unsatisfactory win.

They missed quite a few open shots.
No way Pop is good with this performance.
Ill take it, but this is one of those games you need to watch to know we need to change the plugs or something.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Four more wins and another 50 win season.

[ElNono]

Now that's a very unsatisfactory win.

They missed quite a few open shots.
No way Pop is good with this performance.
Ill take it, but this is one of those games you need to watch to know we need to change the plugs or something.

Coasting, non-issue

[Silver&Black]

:flag::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[BillMc]

http://hoopeduponline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/boris-diaw-cb.jpg

Bobo the man tonight!

[SpursFan86]

Incredibly frustrating game, but can't hate the result.

Memphis on Sunday...gonna be a big game.

[RD2191]

Man, Boris has really been coming through lately.

[Pound the rock]

Now that's a very unsatisfactory win.

They missed quite a few open shots.
No way Pop is good with this performance.
Ill take it, but this is one of those games you need to watch to know we need to change the plugs or something.
Can't have 39 point blowouts every time

[BillMc]

Incredibly frustrating game, but can't hate the result.

Memphis on Sunday...gonna be a big game.

Memphis will be motivated after being embarrassed by the Warriors at home tonight.

[timtonymanu]

Incredibly frustrating game, but can't hate the result.

Memphis on Sunday...gonna be a big game.

If we play at our best, we should beat Memphis pretty comfortably. Memphis has been a mediocre team as of late.

[pgardn]

No one is responding to you except TGY and that's like once per game. You care more about baiting someone than actually watching the game, so yeah, doesn't seem like a real fan to me. Calling it like I see it.

I have had him on ignore.
It helps to clear the babblage off my screen.

[tim_duncan_fan]

watch the game next time

What do you think you saw that I didn't see? They lost their best player just as we failed to adjust to their adjustments and got too jittery to put the ball in the hoop.

It's a major problem for us that when things get heated, the defense is scattered and the offense is rushed. That's why we lose close games and can't close initial overtimes.

The guys have to settle down. Develop some cool about themselves. They're so skittish. Except Boris.

[RD2191]

Memphis will be motivated after being embarrassed by the Warriors at home tonight.
that's what sucks. hopefully they're not looking to make a statement.:lol

[Robz4000]

Monta had like ten points with a couple on Belli and in transition. He wasn't doing anything in the halfcourt against FMVPippen tbh.

It helped that Pop threw a bunch of looks at him rather than just having Kawhi guard him. Still felt Green was by far the most effective.

[FkLA]

Now that's a very unsatisfactory win.

They missed quite a few open shots.
No way Pop is good with this performance.
Ill take it, but this is one of those games you need to watch to know we need to change the plugs or something.

:lol They won by 20. Even when they were having a four point 3rd Qtr the defense held down the fort. Can't believe anybody would criticize the win.

[milkyway21]

NEXT TARGET >------> HOUSTON.

[Silver&Black]

sure i am. im still here in almost every game thread win or lose.

You good people rob....and you know you're still mi negro.

[Robz4000]

What do you think you saw that I didn't see? They lost their best player just as we failed to adjust to their adjustments and got too jittery to put the ball in the hoop.

It's a major problem for us that when things get heated, the defense is scattered and the offense is rushed. That's why we lose close games and can't close initial overtimes.

The guys have to settle down. Develop some cool about themselves. They're so skittish. Except Boris.

Yep, team still looks soft mentally. Though to be fair, RC really gives Pop fits coaching-wise and causes him to rapidly shuffle rotations. That alone can discombobulate a rythym team like the Spurs.

[pgardn]

Can't have 39 point blowouts every time

Nope we can't.
But this was just hard to watch and let's me know we are not cranking.

I could be incredible spoiled by last years playoffs. But the schedule is tough, so we shall see.

[Silver&Black]

Memphis will be motivated after being embarrassed by the Warriors at home tonight.

Shit...didn't they get embarrassed the last game vs. the Cavs @ home IIRC? Didn't help them tonight.....

[TampaDude]

Easy win...NEXT!

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[pgardn]

:lol They won by 20. Even when they were having a four point 3rd Qtr the defense held down the fort. Can't believe anybody would criticize the win.

You seriously thought that was good basketball?
Seriously?

[Brazil]

:lol people bitching about dat win

[Silver&Black]

:lol people bitching about dat win

ST wouldn't have it any other way tbh....

[Mikeanaro]

WINNY WIN!:flag:

[Brazil]

Bobo coasting is over my fellow fans... Nba is f:lol ucked

[Mikeanaro]

By the way, whats wrong with refs? they treated Dallas like they were a healthy OKC team, they are Dallas nobody wants to play there.

[BillMc]

Bobo coasting is over my fellow fans... Nba is f:lol ucked
Amen!

[Pound the rock]

Nope we can't.
But this was just hard to watch and let's me know we are not cranking.

I could be incredible spoiled by last years playoffs. But the schedule is tough, so we shall see.
Mavs took them to 7, they match up well plus Carlisle knows what works against Spurs

[manufan10]

581652118563520512

:cry

[Malik Hairston]

Meh, I agree that the game was ugly and I'm not satisfied with the actual performance, either..the 2nd half was very painful, the team couldn't generate good looks, at all, Kawhi was terrible, Parker couldn't get going all night, etc..

A W is a W, though, and I wouldn't read too much into this game..I don't believe the Mavs would have won if Ellis had remained in the game, his shot wasn't on tonight, he wasn't really putting pressure on the Spurs' D, either..it was a predictable W after blowing the game vs. Dallas last game on Ellis's fluke performance..they have another "big" game against a declining Memphis team on Sunday, we'll see if the offense looks more fluid..

[itzsoweezee]

Another terrible third quarter. Spurs were bailed out with the Ellis injury.

Pop needs to try something desperate to get over the nightly third quarter malaise. Maybe start Boris in the second half?

[pgardn]

The win and getting to see Boris interviewed are my happy thoughts about what we just witnessed.

[RD2191]

You good people rob....and you know you're still mi negro.
you da real mvp:cry

[BillMc]

Dirk had no effect on this game tonight.

[Mikeanaro]

Oh yeah Spurs those criminals, nothing to say about Stoudefarter pushing or doing ilegal screens, Harris hitting our guys or Chandler hitting and faking contacts.

[Seventyniner]

Got to credit the Spurs D for being on the whole game, even when the offense went to sleep in the 3rd.

That said, the Mavs got screwed hard by the refs. The Spurs still deserved to win, but good lord the refs were inconsistent and missed many fouls on the Spurs. That phantom offensive foul on Marco was a make-up call but not nearly enough to balance things out.

[Pound the rock]

Oh yeah Spurs those criminals, nothing to say about Stoudefarter pushing or doing ilegal screens, Harris hitting our guys or Chandler hitting and faking contacts.

And Aminu mugging, holding

[BillMc]

581652118563520512

:cry

Monta just needs a hug Mark...

[FkLA]

You seriously thought that was good basketball?
Seriously?

Good defensive performance. Offense looked good outside of the 3rd and the end of the first. Wasn't a perfect performance but never doubted the outcome tbh.

[pgardn]

Oh yeah Spurs those criminals, nothing to say about Stoudefarter pushing or doing ilegal screens, Harris hitting our guys or Chandler hitting and faking contacts.

Dirk and Tiago played slappy hands as well.
Looked like a weird version of thumb wars.

[Mugen]

:lol Spurs played like shit and won by 18 tbh.

[pgardn]

Good defensive performance. Offense looked good outside of the 3rd and the end of the first. Wasn't a perfect performance but never doubted the outcome tbh.

D got down late. But early, they missed quite a few open looks.

They do a great job of anticipating our off the ball movement and we did not adjust to it.

[Budkin]

Nice win but we're lucky as fuck Monta went out. He was starting to heat up.

[pgardn]

581652118563520512

:cry

Big baby ass frat boy.

[Silver&Black]

581652118563520512

:cry

Mmmmm...Dem Tears....Taste so salty.

[RD2191]

Mmmmm...Dem Tears....Taste so salty.
I wish I had some salt for my fries.

[SupremeGuy]

Fuck the mavs! GO SPURS MOTHERFUCKING GO!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mikeanaro]

Dirk and Tiago played slappy hands as well.
Looked like a weird version of thumb wars.
Lol slappy hands are dangerous only real men do that... and pinching hard.

[Silver&Black]

I wish I had some salt for my fries.

:lmao Dat cholesterol doe

[peacemaker885]

:lol people bitching about dat win

[FkLA]

Don't understand the fear Spurfan has for these pretenders. They're obviously a well coached team but they dont have the horses to take the Spurs in a series. Splitters D owns Dirk, Monta isn't going to knock out the defending champs by himself. :lol

[Mikeanaro]

Monta was off no way he was going to win the game again all by himself.

[RD2191]

:lmao Dat cholesterol doe
:hungry:

[Silver&Black]

:hungry:

:lmao I'm done

robdiaz....

mi negro

[RD2191]

:lmao I'm done

robdiaz....

mi negro
:lmao

[Cry Havoc]

Meh, I agree that the game was ugly and I'm not satisfied with the actual performance, either..the 2nd half was very painful, the team couldn't generate good looks, at all, Kawhi was terrible, Parker couldn't get going all night, etc..

A W is a W, though, and I wouldn't read too much into this game..I don't believe the Mavs would have won if Ellis had remained in the game, his shot wasn't on tonight, he wasn't really putting pressure on the Spurs' D, either..it was a predictable W after blowing the game vs. Dallas last game on Ellis's fluke performance..they have another "big" game against a declining Memphis team on Sunday, we'll see if the offense looks more fluid..

100% the goods. Nice to see you posting some decent stuff.

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao I'm done

robdiaz....

mi negro


:lmao

Favorite burger joint? Fast food or otherwise.

Here in the Bay, The Counter is the shit.

https://cdn2.gbot.me/photos/PF/3F/1361778556/-The_Counter_Burger-20000000005640437-500x375.jpg

http://hometown-pasadena.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/TheCounterBurger-urban-pranksters.jpg

[timtonymanu]

Don't understand the fear Spurfan has for these pretenders. They're obviously a well coached team but they dont have the horses to take the Spurs in a series. Splitters D owns Dirk, Monta isn't going to knock out the defending champs by himself. :lol

I don't fear their roster. I fear their coach and his adjustments.

[spurs10]

Monta just needs a hug Mark... I'm sure he'd be glad to give him one....:married:

[BillMc]

I'm sure he'd be glad to give him one....:married:
:lol

[RD2191]

Favorite burger joint? Fast food or otherwise.

Here in the Bay, The Counter is the shit.

https://cdn2.gbot.me/photos/PF/3F/1361778556/-The_Counter_Burger-20000000005640437-500x375.jpg

http://hometown-pasadena.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/TheCounterBurger-urban-pranksters.jpg
You son of a bitch. I'm starving.

[Cry Havoc]

You son of a bitch. I'm starving.

Me too tbh. Got some friends coming down from Canada though.. waiting on them before we go eat.

[RD2191]

Me too tbh. Got some friends coming down from Canada though.. waiting on them before we go eat.
Forgot it's early where you're at. :lol Stay safe.

[Sean Cagney]

That was a damn good win tonight.

[HI-FI]

Favorite burger joint? Fast food or otherwise.

Here in the Bay, The Counter is the shit.

https://cdn2.gbot.me/photos/PF/3F/1361778556/-The_Counter_Burger-20000000005640437-500x375.jpg

http://hometown-pasadena.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/TheCounterBurger-urban-pranksters.jpg
damn that looks good. looks like a heart attack as well. my friend just got back from San Fran, said the restaurants were great but more expensive than anything he's ever seen.

[Cry Havoc]

damn that looks good. looks like a heart attack as well. my friend just got back from San Fran, said the restaurants were great but more expensive than anything he's ever seen.

Really depends on where you go. There's a huge range. I'd rate the restaurants in SF 2nd only to Chicago. You can find some excellent places to eat for under $20 if you know where to look.

[BatManu20]

Pic of the night. Good Win by the Spurs.

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[Mr.Bottomtooth]

One huge possibility now: that may have been Monta's last game against the Spurs as a Maverick. If so, thank god.

[pgardn]

Don't understand the fear Spurfan has for these pretenders. They're obviously a well coached team but they dont have the horses to take the Spurs in a series. Splitters D owns Dirk, Monta isn't going to knock out the defending champs by himself. :lol

Its not about the Mavs, it's about OUR play.
During the playoffs adjustments must be made, In Game.
We were poor at this. And there is some serious lack of confidence exposed in this game. Patty, for example, two wide open air balls? I give him credit for knocking down a 3 in rhythm after the wiffs. But good god, WTF...

The Mavs did make some serious mistakes on D, so we did get some easy shots which is very good. But we were incredibly bad at getting into offensive sets for a lot of the game. It was a scramble to merely not turn it over. It makes the situation very clear that we are not last year's team. And this maybe is asking way too much of this year's team.

I rewatched the the game to find out why it was so hard on me as a fan. The 2nd sentence in the paragraph above is the reason. My take. I will absolutely take the W and the game heavy B had.