Game Thread: Spurs at Pelicans 8:00 EST (7:00 CST. 3:00 Riga Time) April 15th.

[BillMc]

Clinch the 2 seed, end Pelicans season. Make Westbrook change hats.

[BillMc]

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[Silver&Black]

SW Division title on the line....if I'm not mistaken.

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[BillMc]

SW Division title on the line....if I'm not mistaken.

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

Yep.

[Robz4000]

Hoping the Clippers, Grizz, and Rockets all lose tbh.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Win the division and the 2 seed, or knock Westbrook out of the playoffs two years in a row without actually playing them and finish 6th. Choices, choices.

[BillMc]

Win the division and the 2 seed, or knock Westbrook out of the playoffs two years in a row without actually playing them and finish 6th. Choices, choices.
:lol

[Fireball]

Beat the Pels ... until the Brows fall off tbh

[BatManu20]

Hoping the Clippers, Grizz, and Rockets all lose tbh.

If only they didn't all play shitty teams, tbh..

[BatManu20]

Bring it home BillMc. You've been clutch all season good sir :toast

[apalisoc_9]

Grizz already have 27 loses tbh.

If the clipps lose tom, a houston loss wednsday against an improved Jazz team would get the spurs the 2nd seed eve with a loss.

[cantthinkofanything]

My guess is the refs will be heavily favoring the Spurs. NBA will want to extend Westbrook's season.

But looking forward to this game as a fan. Both teams with something to play for. Tim Duncan in his twilight against the young AD.

And even if the Spurs lose, there's the silver lining knowing that Westbrook is done.

[Darth_Pelican]

http://www.msgr.ca/msgr-9/cat%20praying-cat-2.JPG

[$pursDynasty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8kig37CUAArJIR.jpg:large
Bill if your hot streak runs thru the playoffs and a back to back, you might be forced to do all the game threads next year, which means I hope you have an endless supply of Melissa pics OR ST might have to take up a collection and hire her out for pics like the pervs did for Bettie Page back in the day.

[cantthinkofanything]

Bill if your hot streak runs thru the playoffs and a back to back, you might be forced to do all the game threads next year, which means I hope you have an endless supply of Melissa pics OR ST might have to take up a collection and hire her out for pics like the pervs did for Bettie Page back in the day.

I would think at that point, we would sign both Bill and Melissa to some kind of contract.

[BillMc]

Bring it home BillMc. You've been clutch all season good sir :toast


Bill if your hot streak runs thru the playoffs and a back to back, you might be forced to do all the game threads next year, which means I hope you have an endless supply of Melissa pics OR ST might have to take up a collection and hire her out for pics like the pervs did for Bettie Page back in the day.

:lol


I would think at that point, we would sign both Bill and Melissa to some kind of contract.

Cheers guys. I'll do my best. Don't worry, I'll find Melissa photos without repeating myself. You know it started out as a fun thing (have a pretty cheerleader in the thread) but now it's a good luck symbol, silly as it is. :lol

I'll keep going until a loss. Then it probably is only fair to let someone else try. This will be my nineteenth game thread.

But, if we win 6, I'd be happy to sign a contract. :lol What should I ask for? Spurs hat? Lamborghini? Autographed picture from Bonner?

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[hater]

Clippers = win

Houston = win

given that, no way Spurs can afford to coast. 6th seed will be murder IMO and since that would be a possibility, only option is to go out there and win.

Playoffs start tomorrow.

[$pursDynasty]

:lol

But, if we win 6, I'd be happy to sign a contract. :lol What should I ask for? Spurs hat? Lamborghini? Autographed picture from Bonner?

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You get a Lambo and they need to demand you do postgame grades as well, ala TimVP, lol! Keep up the good work

[Mikeanaro]

This is a must win situation there is no other way around :flag:

[Sean Cagney]

Clippers = win

Houston = win

given that, no way Spurs can afford to coast. 6th seed will be murder IMO and since that would be a possibility, only option is to go out there and win.

Playoffs start tomorrow.
YEP! There is a reason why only one team at the 6th seed in the history of the game has EVER won a title, it's that hard.

[manufan10]

Tomorrow would be a good opportunity to get Patty going before the playoffs. If he hits some shots maybe that will help his confidence.

[Old School 44]

Fear the "Pelibrow".


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[BatManu20]

I have a feeling Davis is going to have a monster game. Hope we can withstand, tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[BillMc]

You get a Lambo and they need to demand you do postgame grades as well, ala TimVP, lol! Keep up the good work

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I'm not sure I have the time, will, or basketball expertise to write up the game grads. (TimVP used to do a great job, its why I started coming to this forum regularly). I check out El Contusion on 48minutesofhell.com. They usually (though not always) post the game grades within an hour or so of play.

[BillMc]

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/dam/assets/150414121438-kawhi-leonard-blocks-shot-041415.poll-flex-module.jpeg Pelicans go extinct in less than 24 hours.

[TXstbobcat]

Keep the winning streak going!!! Take the division and the 2 seed. :flag:

[Malik Hairston]

Spurs have no answer for Davis, but he won't win the game all by himself, though..

Can't let shitty Evans or that scrub Eric Gordon go off like they seem to against the Spurs, tbh..

[apalisoc_9]

Holiday is playing already and he shot the ball really wall. as a 6th man he is scary knowing that Belli and MIlls will probably play at the same time..

[ElNono]

You can't be a contender and at the same time be scared of the Pelicans, tbh....

[MultiTroll]

http://www.msgr.ca/msgr-9/cat%20praying-cat-2.JPG
:lol

[RD2191]

Seems like Pels scrubs always go off against the Spurs.

[milkyway21]

BELIEVE!!

[spurs10]

Spurs have this. They will be focused and going for the throat. Like Dos No's said you can't be a contender and fear the bird!

[ElNono]

I just hope Tyreke Evans is his usual cancer self... just because we're not super loaded at the PG position right now...

[K...]

I just hope Tyreke Evans is his usual cancer self... just because we're not super loaded at the PG position right now...

Well since Tony won't step up in the playoffs, he's probably due to go off this game.

[ElNono]

Well since Tony won't step up in the playoffs, he's probably due to go off this game.

would be great if he has a big game, tbh... im rooting for him...

[SpursFan86]

Wouldn't mind playing them at all in the playoffs...but having to play one game on the road when they're fighting for their season kinda sucks. Also doesn't help that we won't have Splitter, so guarding Davis will be even tougher than usual.

I think we'll win, but it's going to be close imo

[TD 21]

I just hope Tyreke Evans is his usual cancer self... just because we're not super loaded at the PG position right now...

You say that as if Parker will be defending him. In reality, they'll obviously hide Parker on Pondexter and have Leonard/Green serve as the primary Evans/Gordon defenders.

If Baynes can't buy Diaw a reasonable amount of rest and/or Davis puts Diaw in foul trouble, I wonder if Leonard will defend Davis some, with Green on Evans and Ginobili/Belinelli on Gordon. Not only might Leonard be the second best option next to Diaw, but with Bonner out, it's a way to generate better spacing when Diaw is on the bench.

[BillMc]

Wouldn't mind playing them at all in the playoffs...but having to play one game on the road when they're fighting for their season kinda sucks. Also doesn't help that we won't have Splitter, so guarding Davis will be even tougher than usual.

I think we'll win, but it's going to be close imo

Since it's a 1 game do or die, Davis may play 46 minutes. Who can guard him when Timmy is out? Baynes? Bobo? Bonner?

[Mel_13]

Since it's a 1 game do or die, Davis may play 46 minutes. Who can guard him when Timmy is out? Baynes? Bobo? Bonner?

Timmy can't really guard him. Diaw is the best bet.

[TXstbobcat]

Since it's a 1 game do or die, Davis may play 46 minutes. Who can guard him when Timmy is out? Baynes? Bobo? Bonner?

Not Bonner since he's out also for tomorrow's game.

[ElNono]

Let him go for 40, tbh.... what the Spurs can't allow is Gordon, Tyreke, Asik and Ryan Anderson to go off...

[BillMc]

Not Bonner since he's out also for tomorrow's game.

Damn, I forgot that.

[Mikeanaro]

Diaw and Baynes.

[Budkin]

Timmy can't really guard him. Diaw is the best bet.

Baynes has been playing pretty well of late. Really sucks ass we don't have Splitter tomorrow.

[Pelicans78]

Let him go for 40, tbh.... what the Spurs can't allow is Gordon, Tyreke, Asik and Ryan Anderson to go off...

Pelicans need ball movement. They thrive best when multiple guys are involved. AD has become a better passer as well during the course of the season. The key to Pels winning is when multiple guys are shooting well from field. However, what tends to happen is Tyreke will be in iso situations in too many key spots. It sucks Jrue Holiday wasn't limited since he would start with Gordon and Tyreke would be a 6th man playing on the 2nd unit with solid players like Ajinca, Anderson, Dante Cunningham, and Norris Cole.

[beirmeistr]

You can't be a contender and at the same time be scared of the Pelicans, tbh....

they should be scared of Kawhi and company

[beirmeistr]

You say that as if Parker will be defending him. In reality, they'll obviously hide Parker on Pondexter and have Leonard/Green serve as the primary Evans/Gordon defenders.

If Baynes can't buy Diaw a reasonable amount of rest and/or Davis puts Diaw in foul trouble, I wonder if Leonard will defend Davis some, with Green on Evans and Ginobili/Belinelli on Gordon. Not only might Leonard be the second best option next to Diaw, but with Bonner out, it's a way to generate better spacing when Diaw is on the bench.

Bonner out? Did he fall off ghe stage while on his concert tour?

[SpursFan86]

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Damn, I thought he was already playing for sure. Sounds like he might not even play, and if he does, he'll be on a minutes restriction. That will help us...he'd make things much harder for Parker.

[Darius Bieber]

Pelicans by 20+

[TD 21]

Bonner out? Did he fall off ghe stage while on his concert tour?

Calf injury.

[ElNono]

Pelicans need ball movement. They thrive best when multiple guys are involved. AD has become a better passer as well during the course of the season. The key to Pels winning is when multiple guys are shooting well from field. However, what tends to happen is Tyreke will be in iso situations in too many key spots. It sucks Jrue Holiday wasn't limited since he would start with Gordon and Tyreke would be a 6th man playing on the 2nd unit with solid players like Ajinca, Anderson, Dante Cunningham, and Norris Cole.

I would love if Cancereke ball hogs the whole game... heck, I would love to start a BS rumor that Pop is thinking of trading for him... probably the best way to shut down AD...

[spurs10]

Pelicans by 20+ Mr. or Mrs. Bieber please change your boy's diaper!

[Pelicans78]

I would love if Cancereke ball hogs the whole game... heck, I would love to start a BS rumor that Pop is thinking of trading for him... probably the best way to shut down AD...

Tyreke's game is outdated. He's only effective with the ball in his hands. His shooting has improved, but still not a good shooter. Inconsistent decision-making. Its hard to utilize a motion offense with him on the floor. Granted the Pels are a really good offensive team, but they could be better if Tyreke was a backup with Jrue and Gordon starting. Tyreke needs 4 guys on the floor who can shoot around him.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

With tiago being out look for Jeff Ayers to get spot minutes on Davis. Who knows maybe he won't be a complete fuck up and will be a positive like against the rockets.
He has had some defensive success against Davis in the past too iirc.

[look_at_g_shred]

With tiago being out look for Jeff Ayers to get spot minutes on Davis. Who knows maybe he won't be a complete fuck up and will be a positive like against the rockets.
He has had some defensive success against Davis in the past too iirc.
That nigga will foul out quicker than I can pour out my beer into my mug.

[TheGreatYacht]

That nigga will foul out quicker than I can pour out my beer into my mug.
/takes mouth piece off
*claps hands as motivation*

[Ditty]

One. :lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[shingo_318]

Win: 2nd seed
Loss:screw thunder and chimp

both are acceptable tbh

[Dex]

Really hard to believe that the Spurs are playing for another Division Title tonight. Most would not have believed it as late as the RRT....hell, at that time people were wondering if they'd even make the playoffs.

Let's take care of business and start getting ready for the real season.

[SupremeGuy]

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[Budkin]

Spurs will come out with laser focus. They know how much harder the road will be if they lose.

[RD2191]

If we lose after all we've done to get the 2nd seed.:lol

[Russ]

Really hard to believe that the Spurs are playing for another Division Title tonight.

The Spurs record is amazing -- 20 Division titles in 39 years in the league.

That means the Spurs have won their Division title, more often than they haven't won it, over an almost 40 year period.

Just to make the playoffs that often would be impressive, but to win the Division more often than not . . .

I know I'm just weird about this -- most people don't give a damn about Division titles . . .

Nobody talks about this record, ever.

But, damn, hopefully they make it 21 titles in 40 years tonight.

[littlecoyotecoin]

The Spurs record is amazing -- 20 Division titles in 39 years in the league.

That means the Spurs have won their Division title, more often than they haven't won it, over an almost 40 year period.

Just to make the playoffs that often would be impressive, but to win the Division more often than not . . .

I know I'm just weird about this -- most people don't give a damn about Division titles . . .

Nobody talks about this record, ever.

But, damn, hopefully they make it 21 titles in 40 years tonight.

I'm with you. It is just exemplary of that continual excellence like that 50 win streak, etc. Not the ultimate goal, but does give you a good feeling knowing that the team you're rooting for takes your investment in them seriously over the long haul. A little luck in the draft doesn't hurt, either.

[barbacoataco]

Some teams and their fans only have regular season success like Divisional titles to remember. Phoenix I'm thinking of you.

I will be at game tonight. Of course I want the Spurs to win. But if the Pelicans win I won't be broken up. The Spurs will go on and make a run anyway, but the Pelicans really need this win. Their fans have been loyal and they are a cool young team with Anyhony Davis who has a good attitude and isn't an sshole like most young superstars.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Some teams and their fans only have regular season success like Divisional titles to remember. Phoenix I'm thinking of you.

I will be at game tonight. Of course I want the Spurs to win. But if the Pelicans win I won't be broken up. The Spurs will go on and make a run anyway, but the Pelicans really need this win. Their fans have been loyal and they are a cool young team with Anyhony Davis who has a good attitude and isn't an ssh (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8668)ole like most young superstars.

Fuck that shit, we are winning tonight, LETS GO

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGTeRwuplsE

[Budkin]

Vegas has Spurs by 5-6

[Pauleta14]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGTeRwuplsE

Skip makes a good point about close games tbh...

[Budkin]

Can't call Skip a homer... he's dropping some truth bombs. The only thing is that the Pelicans haven't played the "SPAM Spurs" this season, which is why I think the Spurs are going to take care of business tonight.

[Keepin' it real]

Clearly Skip didn't watch the recent Rockets game???

[r0drig0lac]

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[NASpurs]

Last thing teams want to see are the Spurs playing with purpose. I don't think this game will be close.

[ElNono]

:flag:

[SnakeBoy]

Skip sounds like a lot of Spurs fans...scared shitless.

[Horse]

Timmy can't really guard him. Diaw is the best bet.

Let's not forget davis is not big or strong enough to guard Timmy in the post. I've seen Timmy bury him down there.

[BillMc]

Clearly Skip didn't watch the recent Rockets game???

True.

[daslicer]

I'm at peace with whatever happens tonight. I want the spurs to win but if they lose its not the end of the world.

[Mel_13]

Let's not forget davis is not big or strong enough to guard Timmy in the post. I've seen Timmy bury him down there.
Asik will guard Timmy.

[Darth_Pelican]

I just checked ticketmaster and there are 0 tickets remaining for the game tonight (except resale). I can't wait. It should be fun.

[Pauleta14]

Can't call Skip a homer... he's dropping some truth bombs. The only thing is that the Pelicans haven't played the "SPAM Spurs" this season, which is why I think the Spurs are going to take care of business tonight.

I agree for tonight...

I'm more worried about the PO, we won't blow out every team we face.

I'm still not sure who is our go to guy in close game situations, Manu scares me bc of TOs, Tony lost his mid range J and Kawhi is not there yet imo...

We win 99% of the time thx to ball movement, but there will be more iso situation during the PO

[will_spurs]

Make Westbrook change hats.

I want Westbrook in the playoffs just to see him cry after being swept by an average of 30+ points by the Warriors.

[TampaDude]

YEP! There is a reason why only one team at the 6th seed in the history of the game has EVER won a title, it's that hard.

Yup...but that team was the 94-95 Rockets, who were the DEFENDING CHAMPS, who STRUGGLED EARLIER in the season, then pulled it together and DOMINATED DOWN THE STRETCH...and WON IT ALL to claim BACK TO BACK titles.

I like the comparison should we get stuck with the 6th seed. :hat

I think we win comfortably tonight, though. Spurs by 11.

[urunobili]

Perfect... had tickets to see Vernon Reid from living Color without checking this last game and now I'll miss it :pctoss

Anyone here is onboard thinking that may be a good humbling experience to lose this game going into the playoffs so that it doesn't happen what did in 2012 when they won 20 in a row counting regular season and 2 first series before being backdoor swept at the WCF?

[TampaDude]

Perfect... had tickets to see Vernon Reid from living Color without checking this last game and now I'll miss it :pctoss

Anyone here is onboard thinking that may be a good humbling experience to lose this game going into the playoffs so that it doesn't happen what did in 2012 when they won 20 in a row counting regular season and 2 first series before being backdoor swept at the WCF?

If we lose, it will be because the Pelicans outplayed us. The division title is on the line...Pop is going all in tonight.

[Darth_Pelican]

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Bring it!


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[cantthinkofanything]

Perfect... had tickets to see Vernon Reid from living Color without checking this last game and now I'll miss it :pctoss

Anyone here is onboard thinking that may be a good humbling experience to lose this game going into the playoffs so that it doesn't happen what did in 2012 when they won 20 in a row counting regular season and 2 first series before being backdoor swept at the WCF?

wait...which are you missing?

[bklynspursfan]

Allen & Conley out tonight. If they lose to Indy, even if we lose & Houston wins, we get HCA in round 1. I guess that's not the worst thing, as long as they lose. But, I'd of course prefer we just go out and Win.

[spurs10]

Fuck that shit, we are winning tonight, LETS GO Hell yeah!

[Mel_13]

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[BillMc]

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[weeks]

Most important 82nd game in the Tim Duncan era? LET'S GET IT ON :bling

[K...]

Allen & Conley out tonight. If they lose to Indy, even if we lose & Houston wins, we get HCA in round 1. I guess that's not the worst thing, as long as they lose. But, I'd of course prefer we just go out and Win.

But there's still the matter of second round home court and avoiding golden state. Although people are all over the map with preferences among the 2&5 seeds.

[Beaverfuzz]

But there's still the matter of second round home court and avoiding golden state. Although people are all over the map with preferences among the 2&5 seeds.

I'd rather have the 5th seed over the 2nd, but eventually you have to play Golden State or the Clippers if you want to get back to the Finals at some point in time. Rather get the Warriors earlier rather than later.

[SnakeBoy]

Most important 82nd game in the Tim Duncan era? LET'S GET IT ON :bling

Yeah I'm pretty stoked for tonight's game. Spurs are gonna spank that ass.

[bklynspursfan]

But there's still the matter of second round home court and avoiding golden state. Although people are all over the map with preferences among the 2&5 seeds.

Oh for sure, but if we can't get 2, 5 is the next best thing. Playing GS in the 2nd round may not be the worst thing. They are who they are IMO.

[Sean Cagney]

Yup...but that team was the 94-95 Rockets, who were the DEFENDING CHAMPS, who STRUGGLED EARLIER in the season, then pulled it together and DOMINATED DOWN THE STRETCH...and WON IT ALL to claim BACK TO BACK titles.

I like the comparison should we get stuck with the 6th seed. :hat

I think we win comfortably tonight, though. Spurs by 11.I hope you are right on both accounts.

[Darth_Pelican]

Ok scro's I'm leaving the office, walking to bar to pregame it, then the arena. Good luck you fuckers.

[timtonymanu]

Ok scro's I'm leaving the office, walking to bar to pregame it, then the arena. Good luck you fuckers.

Have fun and good luck. I hope we beat you though. :toast

[boutons_deux]

Win tonight, and Spurs have DAL@ATT, Clips@ATT, GSW@oracle

[milkyway21]

HOMECOURT IS NOT A LOCK SO THIS IS A MUST WIN .


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[Knoxxx]

Oh for sure, but if we can't get 2, 5 is the next best thing. Playing GS in the 2nd round may not be the worst thing. They are who they are IMO.

What I don't like at the #5 spot is after a tough series with GSW (which could easily go 7) then we play Clippers (most likely) without home court once again.

For that reason I tend to like the #2 spot where we get the Clippers in round #2 with home court first.

That leaves us only one series without home court, assuming anyone other than ATL makes it out of the East.

[BillMc]

Spurs got this. :hat

[Pelicans78]

:lol Tornado warning in NOLA right now. Don't get sucked in Darth.

[Pelicans78]

I see a competitive game with the Spurs pulling away in the last two minutes. Winning by 7-8 with Monty getting a two year extension after the game.

[Robz4000]

I see a competitive game with the Spurs pulling away in the last two minutes. Winning by 7-8 with Monty getting a two year extension after the game.

Would you take the L if it meant Monty Williams would be fired afterwards?

[gameFACE]

Pelibrow's pretty good but he's not quite ready for prime time. Go Spurs!

[loveforthegame]

Stay healthy and get the win.

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[rogues]

Today I'm a Spur fan. Yall motherfuckers better win goddamit.

[rogues]

Ok scro's I'm leaving the office, walking to bar to pregame it, then the arena. Good luck you fuckers.
Fuk yo team clown

[Pelicans78]

Would you take the L if it meant Monty Williams would be fired afterwards?

Only if Tom Thibodeau was set to take over. Otherwise I wanna see the team in the playoffs.

[Robz4000]

Only if Tom Thibodeau was set to take over. Otherwise I wanna see the team in the playoffs.

Thibs with Davis would be a frightening combination if Thibs doesn't play him into the ground.

[spurs10]

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[TD 21]

Let's not forget davis is not big or strong enough to guard Timmy in the post. I've seen Timmy bury him down there.

As Mel_13 said, Asik will be the primary Duncan defender. Since this is essentially a playoff game for them, Davis will probably play virtually the entire game, leaving no minutes for Ajinca in the process, so he probably will be the secondary defender.

What are you basing this on though, their outdated weight listings? Davis now weighs 242, while Duncan is 235-240. Granted, Duncan will always have a stronger base, but still.


I'm at peace with whatever happens tonight. I want the spurs to win but if they lose its not the end of the world.

It will be, in the sense of having a solid shot at repeating or an outside one. It's not only the difference between home court through two rounds and none, but the difference between potentially one relatively easy series (which they'll need) and none.

[Robz4000]

As Mel_13 said, Asik will be the primary Duncan defender. Since this is essentially a playoff game for them, Davis will probably play virtually the entire game, leaving no minutes for Ajinca in the process, so he probably will be the secondary defender.

What are you basing this on though, their outdated weight listings? Davis now weighs 242, while Duncan is 235-240. Granted, Duncan will always have a stronger base, but still.



It will be, in the sense of having a solid shot at repeating or an outside one. It's not only the difference between home court through two rounds and none, but the difference between potentially one relatively easy series (which they'll need) and none.

Ending up 5th is not out of the question tbh. Grizz are playing a desperate Pacers team without Conley and Allen. Rockets are also playing a Jazz team with the best D in the NBA since February.

[Horse]

As Mel_13 said, Asik will be the primary Duncan defender. Since this is essentially a playoff game for them, Davis will probably play virtually the entire game, leaving no minutes for Ajinca in the process, so he probably will be the secondary defender.

What are you basing this on though, their outdated weight listings? Davis now weighs 242, while Duncan is 235-240. Granted, Duncan will always have a stronger base, but still.



It will be, in the sense of having a solid shot at repeating or an outside one. It's not only the difference between home court through two rounds and none, but the difference between potentially one relatively easy series (which they'll need) and none.
I'm basing it on seeing Timmy bury him in the post. The way Timmy has been playing it won't matter who guards him. But team ball is what we need as always.

[BillMc]

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[BillMc]

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[RD2191]

This game basically decides if we have a shot to repeat or not imo.:flag:

[heyheymymy]

:bobo

[Malik Hairston]

Duncan generally has a lot of trouble in the post vs. Asik, but I'll take the trade for leaving him on and stalling their offense, tbh..

Hopefully Ryan Anderson's scrubby ass doesn't go off, though..that would be the most upsetting thing for me, if either him or Eric Gordon go off:lol..I'd rather have Davis drop 40-20 if they're going to win the game..

[rogues]

This game basically decides if we have a shot to repeat or not imo.:flag:
Yah, tbh..Spurs win, they're at least in a dogfight with Golden State in the WCF..Spurs lose, they have to go on the road to win..not that they can't, but the climb up the mountain is that much tougher..

[RD2191]

Yah, tbh..Spurs win, they're at least in a dogfight with Golden State in the WCF..Spurs lose, they have to go on the road to win..not that they can't, but the climb up the mountain is that much tougher..
Yup.

[Pelicans78]

Rather see Ajinca get minutes over Anderson. Ajinca has been much better this season.

[Malik Hairston]

Rather see Ajinca get minutes over Anderson. Ajinca has been much better this season.

Spurs have their struggles vs. stretch 4s/shooting bigs, tbh..Anderson getting hot could be huge, although I absolutely hate his game(as I've said here before)..

[SpursFan86]

This game basically decides if we have a shot to repeat or not imo.:flag:

Agreed...difference between 2nd seed and 6th is so drastic. Would suck to win 21 of our last 25 games and still have to play the Clippers without HCA in the 1st round.

However, if we lose, and Memphis loses, we'd get 5th...and I could live with that.

[Malik Hairston]

Vegas adjusted the Pacers-Grizzlies line to Pacers -2:wow

They're pretty confident that the Spurs are going to win, it seems..

[Pelicans78]

Spurs have their struggles vs. stretch 4s/shooting bigs, tbh..Anderson getting hot could be huge, although I absolutely hate his game(as I've said here before)..

He's been absolute shit since he had neck surgery last season. At least before he was super efficient because of his 3-point shooting, but now he's just an average shooting stretch four who can't defend or rebound. Plus, he's dependent on ball movement which can be a problem with Evans on the floor. At least Ajinca can provide defense, rebounding, and scoring. His efficiency numbers are 2nd best on the team behind Davis.

[TXstbobcat]

Let's win this fucking game and get the 2 seed!!!!!!!!:flag:

[SpursFan86]

Jrue Holiday is active tonight...unfortunate, he's a pretty solid defender and could really give Parker issues. At least he'll likely be on a minutes restriction.

[Pelicans78]

Jrue Holiday is active tonight...unfortunate, he's a pretty solid defender and could really give Parker issues. At least he'll likely be on a minutes restriction.

Sucks he can't start full-time yet. His presence would allow Tyreke to be in the 6th man role. However he and Cole bring alot of perimeter defense off the bench.

[RD2191]

Agreed...difference between 2nd seed and 6th is so drastic. Would suck to win 21 of our last 25 games and still have to play the Clippers without HCA in the 1st round.

However, if we lose, and Memphis loses, we'd get 5th...and I could live with that.
5th seed would be okay but I want that 2nd seed.:lobt2:

[Robz4000]

Sucks he can't start full-time yet. His presence would allow Tyreke to be in the 6th man role. However he and Cole bring alot of perimeter defense off the bench.

The Spurs' bench will light up Cole tbh. They abused him in Miami in the last two Finals. Holiday will be worrisome tho.

[daslicer]

As Mel_13 said, Asik will be the primary Duncan defender. Since this is essentially a playoff game for them, Davis will probably play virtually the entire game, leaving no minutes for Ajinca in the process, so he probably will be the secondary defender.

What are you basing this on though, their outdated weight listings? Davis now weighs 242, while Duncan is 235-240. Granted, Duncan will always have a stronger base, but still.



It will be, in the sense of having a solid shot at repeating or an outside one. It's not only the difference between home court through two rounds and none, but the difference between potentially one relatively easy series (which they'll need) and none.

You probably are most likely right when it comes to the spurs chance of repeating but even without HCA there's still a chance hell they can still pull it off granted it will be super hard to do. After 5 I feel anything else is just icing on the cake.

[SpursFan86]

Sucks he can't start full-time yet. His presence would allow Tyreke to be in the 6th man role. However he and Cole bring alot of perimeter defense off the bench.

Out of curiosity, how do Pelicans fans feel about the Noel trade in hindsight? Dude has looked pretty damn solid in the 2nd half of the season, and he just turned 21...Davis/Noel duo would be deadly. Jrue is great and all, but looking back on it, they should've kept Noel.

[K...]

Today I'm a Spur fan. Yall motherfuckers better win goddamit.

Parker or KAwhi version?

[SpursFan86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCq3IjrW8AEMjG_.jpg

[Robz4000]

Welp, apparently Splitter might be out the first round (according to Bill Land)..

[ironman2886]

Welp, apparently Splitter might be out the first round (according to Bill Land)..
:bang

[Mugen]

Welp, apparently Splitter might be out the first round (according to Bill Land)..

Probably depends on matchups. The Blazers are beat up but Splitter is absolutely necessary in that series. Clippers too tbh.

[Silver&Black]

FUCK!!!!

They're bring on the Atlanta Hawks game....even though the TV guide says SA vs. NO. Somebody PM your nigga a stream pronto....

[ironman2886]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCq3IjrW8AEMjG_.jpg
I think Bonner could be useful in this game, pulling Davis and Asik to the perimeter for some stretches.

[Robz4000]

I think Bonner could be useful in this game, pulling Davis and Asik to the perimeter for some stretches.

He's out with a calf strain too. Don't worry though, they still have Errors.

[K...]

Guys it's not just the second seed that's at stake. If we lose Duncan is barred from the Hall of Fame. They put him in the WNBA Hall. As as Janitor for life.

KAwhi will probably decide to leave based on this game. It's actually a clause in his contract, lose the last game of the season and he's a UFA.

Pop will relapse into wine fueled alcoholism (and turn into George Karl).

Patty Mills shoulder will fall off

Matty B will lose his elite post skills

Tony Parker won't give a fuck, he'll talk to Davis about joining him in New York.

Splitter will decide he's better suited to Spanish League Ballet

Bobo will eat himself full of gumbo and be accidentally caught by a whaler while chilling at the beach.

Another Girl will join the coaching staff. Probably Amy.

Manu will suffer from the curse of the bats as the prophesy reads "he who fall to the water sucking bird be slave of the bats"

Kobe will magically heal himself to 2004 levels of strength.


THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME IN MY LIFE

[timtonymanu]

Welp, apparently Splitter might be out the first round (according to Bill Land)..

Smh so it will end up being another month of it still hurts and him playing his worst ball when he comes back.

[RD2191]

FUCK!!!!

They're bring on the Atlanta Hawks game....even though the TV guide says SA vs. NO. Somebody PM your nigga a stream pronto....
what?

[ironman2886]

He's out with a calf strain too. Don't worry though, they still have Errors.
The NBA player that shouldn't be in the NBA. Hopefully Baynes is locked in.

[TheGreatYacht]

NBA has to help the Spurs tonight, right? They already proved they want OKC in...

Spurs need to handle them quickly and not risk an injury

[Robz4000]

Smh so it will end up being another month of it still hurts and him playing his worst ball when he comes back.

Might only be 6-7 more games tbh...

[TXstbobcat]

Guys it's not just the second seed that's at stake. If we lose Duncan is barred from the Hall of Fame. They put him in the WNBA Hall. As as Janitor for life.

KAwhi will probably decide to leave based on this game. It's actually a clause in his contract, lose the last game of the season and he's a UFA.

Pop will relapse into wine fueled alcoholism (and turn into George Karl).

Patty Mills shoulder will fall off

Matty B will lose his elite post skills

Tony Parker won't give a fuck, he'll talk to Davis about joining him in New York.

Splitter will decide he's better suited to Spanish League Ballet

Bobo will eat himself full of gumbo and be accidentally caught by a whaler while chilling at the beach.

Another Girl will join the coaching staff. Probably Amy.

Manu will suffer from the curse of the bats as the prophesy reads "he who fall to the water sucking bird be slave of the bats"

Kobe will magically heal himself to 2004 levels of strength.


THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME IN MY LIFE

:lmao

[Silver&Black]

what?

TV guide says SA vs. NO....but the Hawks pre-game is on right now. Which means they are going to show ATL vs. CHI instead. I live in the basketball Bermuda Triangle...weird shit like that happens all the time here.

:pctoss

[timtonymanu]

Might only be 6-7 more games tbh...

True but it took him so long to get into rhythm the first time it happened. The Spurs can't afford that to happen again.

[RD2191]

TV guide says SA vs. NO....but the Hawks pre-game is on right now. Which means they are going to show ATL vs. CHI instead. I live in the basketball Bermuda Triangle...weird shit like that happens all the time here.

:pctoss
:lolthat sux mi llanta

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)Here we go for Game 82 .... Spurs: Parker, Green, Leonard, Duncan, Baynes. Pelicans: Evans, Gordon, Pondexter, Davis, Asik.

[TheGreatYacht]

Guys it's not just the second seed that's at stake. If we lose Duncan is barred from the Hall of Fame. They put him in the WNBA Hall. As as Janitor for life.

KAwhi will probably decide to leave based on this game. It's actually a clause in his contract, lose the last game of the season and he's a UFA.

Pop will relapse into wine fueled alcoholism (and turn into George Karl).

Patty Mills shoulder will fall off

Matty B will lose his elite post skills

Tony Parker won't give a fuck, he'll talk to Davis about joining him in New York.

Splitter will decide he's better suited to Spanish League Ballet

Bobo will eat himself full of gumbo and be accidentally caught by a whaler while chilling at the beach.

Another Girl will join the coaching staff. Probably Amy.

Manu will suffer from the curse of the bats as the prophesy reads "he who fall to the water sucking bird be slave of the bats"

Kobe will magically heal himself to 2004 levels of strength.


THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME IN MY LIFE
:lmao !!!!

[Robz4000]

True but it took him so long to get into rhythm the first time it happened. The Spurs can't afford that to happen again.

I mean the Spurs' season might be over in 6-7 more games.

[beirmeistr]

Guys it's not just the second seed that's at stake. If we lose Duncan is barred from the Hall of Fame. They put him in the WNBA Hall. As as Janitor for life.

KAwhi will probably decide to leave based on this game. It's actually a clause in his contract, lose the last game of the season and he's a UFA.

Pop will relapse into wine fueled alcoholism (and turn into George Karl).

Patty Mills shoulder will fall off

Matty B will lose his elite post skills

Tony Parker won't give a fuck, he'll talk to Davis about joining him in New York.

Splitter will decide he's better suited to Spanish League Ballet

Bobo will eat himself full of gumbo and be accidentally caught by a whaler while chilling at the beach.

Another Girl will join the coaching staff. Probably Amy.

Manu will suffer from the curse of the bats as the prophesy reads "he who fall to the water sucking bird be slave of the bats"

Kobe will magically heal himself to 2004 levels of strength.


THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME IN MY LIFE

hilarious

[timtonymanu]

I mean the Spurs' season might be over in 6-7 more games.

:lol

Which makes Mavs or Blazers the ideal opponent, even though Splitter is the matchup nightmare for both of those teams. It's scary thinking about playing the Rockets or Clippers in the 1st round without Splitter.

[Silver&Black]

:lolthat sux mi llanta

Remember my "I'm going to go postal on the Time Warner employees" post.....

Been nice knowing you mi negro. Probably be sharing a cell with Aaron Hernandez.

[RD2191]

Remember my "I'm going to go postal on the Time Warner employees" post.....

Been nice knowing you mi negro. Probably be sharing a cell with Aaron Hernandez.
:lmaoI'll pour a 40 for you.

[NASpurs]

:lol

Which makes Mavs or Blazers the ideal opponent, even though Splitter is the matchup nightmare for both of those teams. It's scary thinking about playing the Rockets or Clippers in the 1st round without Splitter.

With the way Bonner steps up in the playoffs, I fail to see why you're so concerned.

[Robz4000]

:lol

Which makes Mavs or Blazers the ideal opponent, even though Splitter is the matchup nightmare for both of those teams. It's scary thinking about playing the Rockets or Clippers in the 1st round without Splitter.

Exactly, and losing this game makes it likely. Really hoping for a Spurs win tonight.

[beirmeistr]

sipping a beer to calm the nerves

[TXstbobcat]

sipping a beer to calm the nerves

Already on my 3rd DOSXX.

[hater]

what u niggas drinkin?

I'm rolling with

http://beerimages.pintley.com/11107/hpoonufowhite_large.png

[100%duncan]

fuckin start it

[beirmeistr]

Already on my 3rd DOSXX.

do you have a girl on each arm, like the most interesting man in the world does when he drinks dosxx?

[Silver&Black]

sipping a beer to calm the nerves

Never done heroin before....But I'd probably try some right now.

[ironman2886]

http://www.bu.edu/today/files/2008/04/tapwater.jpg

[100%duncan]

Never done heroin before....But I'd probably try some right now.

:lol

[Russ]

Spurs have never been so popular.

These teams are rooting for them.

Clippers -- avoid Spurs in 1st round

Memphis -- avoid Spurs in 1st round

Houston -- avoid Spurs in 1st round

Portland -- avoid Spurs in 1st round

OKC -- Spurs can help them to the playoffs

GS -- stay out of Spurs' bracket

[NASpurs]

Manu's last regular season game :cry

























-TMTTRIO

[Silver&Black]

:tu Thanks (you know who you are) for the stream

You da reel MVP....

[timtonymanu]

Manu's last regular season game :clap

























-TMTTRIO

More like this actually. :lol

[JohnnyMax]

pop held a meeting for all the players. he called them in and said that it was "urgent."

parker was one of the first to arrive. kawhi and green had beat him there. those two were extremely close it seems, and it reminded him of how close he used to be to duncan.

as the last of the players and the end of the bench arrived, pop began to speak.

"now i know i don't have to tell you what's on the line," he said simply.

parker and the rest nodded.

"we are going to do this for oklahoma city."

his players had to suppress a snicker.

pop gave them a look. "i'm serious. those poor townfolks haven't had much to cheer about lately, so lets make their season by helping them get their team to the playoffs."

parker observed everyone in the room. duncan had his usual neutral face. he could probably tell if pop was kidding or not. kawhi looked down, as if deep in thought. green cracked a smile. diaw smiled as well, then nodded his head. splitter stared off into space. and ginobili seemed to have took what pop said to heart.

later on after the meeting, parker began to get dressed for the game before duncan approached him. when parker noticed him, he looked at him and said, "do you think that pop was serious?"

duncan gave him a lame look. "pop is pop, and he's always gonna be pop."

parker smiled softly as he finished putting on his jersey. he then turned to give duncan a determined look.

"i won't let it end like last time. i'll do my best, not for oklahoma, but for all of us." parker declared.

duncan simply smiled and patted his point guard's head before he took his leave.

as duncan walked away, parker whispered the final part of his statement.

"....and for you, timmy."

[ElNono]

oh, there's a game today?

[Uriel]

HUGE, HUGE GAME. This game will literally be the difference between having HCA for 3 series out of 4, or for none at all. LET'S DO THIS. :ihit

GO SPURS GO!
:flag:

[RD2191]

lets see what kawhi can do with an elite defensive big patrolling the paint

[spurs10]

Already on my 3rd DOSXX. You need to move on.......to the tequila!

[Uriel]

588493274043785216

[TXstbobcat]

Got the damn Pelicans broadcast on league pass. :depressed

[NASpurs]

More like this actually. :lol

:lol

Why isn't Pop resting Manu tonight?

[ElNono]

:lol

Why isn't Pop resting Manu tonight?

:lol

[beirmeistr]

:lol

Why isn't Pop resting Manu tonight?

probably because he wants to win!

[rogues]

Fck, it feels weird being a Spurs fan.

[beirmeistr]

Fck, it feels weird being a Spurs fan.

careful, its addictive

[rogues]

We're about to tip off, tbh..two TV's on..

[01Snake]

How in the FUCK does AD walk around with that hideous unibrow?

[BatManu20]

Got the damn Pelicans broadcast on league pass. :depressed


Same. Going mute it and listen to this on repeat.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMtWtQj6pzA

[FaM0us Skins]

Let's go Spurs.

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Pelican players were shitting bricks right now.

[100%duncan]

lol how is that dgs foul

[phyzik]

Fck, it feels weird being a Spurs fan.

I guess the feeling after taking a good, clean shower would be pretty foreign to a heat fan.

[Uriel]

Slow, molasses pace. Really feels like a playoff game.

[ElNono]

sit down, faggots

[TXstbobcat]

Baynes!!!!!

[ace3g]

Baynes!!!

[Silver&Black]

Banger.....

My nigga.

[Uriel]

KAWHI WTF

[NASpurs]

Baynes mi llanta

[TXstbobcat]

Baynes!!!!!!

[ace3g]

unconventional layup by Baynes

[weeks]

jesus baynes.

[Obstructed_View]

Haven't been in a game thread yet this year. Can a brotha get a link?

:wow The game isn't on TV, is it? :lol

[weeks]

lmao what is it with asik and tip-ins

[rogues]

Asik with the typical faggot Euro baiting the refs, tbh..

[Uriel]

Omer Asik and Anthony Davis. Is it even possible to score in the interior against these guys?

[r0drig0lac]

great atmosphere

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

Det sixth seed tho

[beirmeistr]

need more ball movement

[timtonymanu]

Their crowd is active. Need to match their intensity.

[100%duncan]

cmon danny you know better than to get your 2nd foul on the 1st quarter. fuck man

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Why the fuck is kawhi not touching it?

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Their crowd is active. Need to match their intensity.

how to let our screams past the monitor?

[100%duncan]

Haven't been in a game thread yet this year. Can a brotha get a link?

:wow The game isn't on TV, is it? :lol

http://www.rojadirecta.me/goto/www.ibrodtv.net/ibrodtv7.html

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Their crowd is active. Need to match their intensity.

LOL, Their stands arent even filled....

[FkLA]

Best player on the team doesn't have a single FGA. Ever since Rique said its his team his touches have gone down. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Tighten up the defense Manu, ffs

[EmantheSpursFan]

Can someone please PM me a link to the game

[Robz4000]

Half the Spurs gonna foul out by halftime

[100%duncan]

6 mins in kawhi has 1 fga. fuckers

[ElNono]

low scoring game works for us... just need to force turnovers and get out in transition

[PingPong]

Davis and Duncan have the same ugly haircut.

[timtonymanu]

LOL, Their stands arent even filled....

:lol Exactly.

I thought this game was sold out too.

[FkLA]

6 mins in kawhi has 1 fga. fuckers

But Rique claimed he was ready to let it be Kawhi's team. :cry

[ElNono]

damn Jen Hale...:wow

[Silver&Black]

:lol Exactly.

I thought this game was sold out too.

Big Thunderstorm in NO right now....probably kept a few people at home.

[Budkin]

Spurs have 1 rebound so far...

[phyzik]

:lol Exactly.

I thought this game was sold out too.

A lot of that arena's lower level are company owned seats.

[bbarry]

:lol Exactly.

I thought this game was sold out too.

Sold out doesn't necessarily mean that every seat is gonna be filled. Probably some late-arriving fans and the fact that maybe some people decide not to show up (damn rich people).

[timtonymanu]

Big Thunderstorm in NO right now....probably kept a few people at home.

Ahh, makes sense.

[NASpurs]

Davis is going to have 55 points tonight

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

Big Thunderstorm in NO right now....probably kept a few people at home.

Makes sense. Don't want your house broken in.

[ElNono]

great hustle Manu

[Ron Swanson]

How in the fuck is that off Kawhi?

[rogues]

:lmao How the fuck is that Pelicans' ball?

[BatManu20]

Wtf? Kawhi didn't even have the ball. Terrible call.

[NASpurs]

Spurs look like shit

[milkyway21]

They're out of the playoffs but the jazz are playinng like its the playoffs guys :)
17-12 Houston

[01Snake]

Spurs look like shit

[Silver&Black]

Makes sense. Don't want your house broken in.

My nigga....

[timtonymanu]

Our guys look like shit so far. We just have to keep it close.

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!!

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!! Nice!!!!