Game Thread #1: Spurs at Thunder 10/28 8:00 EST (7:00 CST, 2:00 Riga Time)

[BillMc]

Spurs-Thunder Preview

http://espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=400827900




Gregg Popovich 1,022, Billy Donovan 0.

That's the difference in the number of NBA regular-season coaching victories for Popovich, a five-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs), and Donovan, who will make his NBA coaching debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder) on Wednesday night.

Welcome to the league, rookie.

Donovan said he's excited about the game and respects Popovich, but he is focused on the process more than anything. He said he won't have any trouble sleeping the night before the opener.

"Eighty-two games is a lot of games," Donovan said Tuesday. "Every game, at that moment in time, is going to be big. Right now, we're in October, it's the first game of the year."

He'll start that process against the Spurs, who have added LaMarcus Aldridge (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge)and David West (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2177/david-west) to star mainstays Tim Duncan (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/215/tim-duncan), Tony Parker (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1015/tony-parker), Manu Ginobili (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/272/manu-ginobili) andKawhi Leonard (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6450/kawhi-leonard).

No NBA team has more victories over the last 20 years than the Spurs. Regular season, postseason, doesn't matter, they're atop the list.

And now they're even winning in the offseason.

Getting Aldridge to sign over the summer was a coup for the Spurs, who for whatever reason typically aren't the team landing the biggest prize on the free-agent market.

So a team that went to the NBA Finals in 2013, won the title in 2014 and posted 55 wins a season ago now looks even better, maybe better than ever.

"Over the years we've missed out on a bunch of people," Duncan said. "It's kind of the first time that we've gotten a guy of this caliber. I was floored by it."

The Thunder have their own addition -- sort of -- with Kevin Durant (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant) back after breaking his right foot last season and playing just 27 games. Donovan said Durant has no minutes restrictions, but the bigger concern is long-term fatigue, and that might lead to fewer minutes for Durant, who has ranked among the league leaders in minutes for most of his career.

"I think the biggest thing for all the guys is helping all those guys be efficient," Donovan said. "Clearly, I think when you absorb so many minutes, fatigue can become a real factor and become a real issue."

Durant can become a free agent after next season, leaving precious little time to build a relationship with Donovan. It's off to a good start.

"It's been fun," Durant said. "I enjoy him. Great basketball mind, but more so, a better person. We've hit it off since the beginning. Just excited to play for him."

If the preseason is an indicator, Donovan will be fine. The Thunder went 5-1 and were unbeaten in games Durant and Russell Westbrook (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3468/russell-westbrook) played in.

Westbrook, the 2014-15 scoring champion, said Donovan's no-nonsense style works.

"He keeps it real," he said. "I think he lets you know exactly what's going on. He doesn't let nothing slip between the cracks. He makes sure everybody's aware of what's going on, whether it's good things or bad things. Everybody knows, and everybody's on the same page."

The Western Conference is loaded again, starting with the reigning NBA champion in Golden State. The Thunder missed the playoffs in coach Scott Brooks' final season despite winning 45 games -- the No. 8 seed in the East, Brooklyn, had 38 victories.
But expectations around the Spurs -- who lured West away from Indiana while also keeping 2014 Finals MVP Leonard and Ginobili around as part of their big summer -- couldn't be higher, and Aldridge is already buying into San Antonio's simple but proven way of thinking.

"Guys come in, they work hard, they go home," said Aldridge, an All-Star in each of the last four seasons. "Guys here are focused."

Aldridge also got some preseason exposure to another Spurs tradition -- resting players when they need it, with hopes of having them freshest when things matter most. When Aldridge had some tightness in his thigh during camp, Popovich insisted he take the day off.

"He didn't want to do it," Popovich said. "Well, welcome to the Spurs. Go sit."

San Antonio took two of three meetings last season after beating the Thunder in six games in the 2014 conference finals.

[ElNono]

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[TheDoctor]

Chase to SEIS!
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[BillMc]

Road to :lobt2:begins now!!!!:flag:

[Mikeanaro]

:flag: GO!

[BillMc]

Chase to SEIS!
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Hell yes!

[BillMc]

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:flag: GO!

:bobo

[Silver&Black]

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[Mikeanaro]

:bobo
I have a good feeling this year, the game itself doesnt mean anything to me OKC is all about wear and tear during the RS and we have a great squad, they will come out to kill us but in the long run Spurs are made to prevail.
:bobo

[BillMc]

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:toast:lobt2:

[BillMc]

I have a good feeling this year, the game itself doesnt mean anything to me OKC is all about wear and tear during the RS and we have a great squad, they will come out to kill us but in the long run Spurs are made to prevail.
:bobo

Cheers man. I agree. I think this is going to be a great year. Should be a lot of fun! :toast

[bobby4germany]

It's about time! Let's do this :ihit :ihit

[Blizzardwizard]

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Midnight Thursday 29th,

I'm ready!!!!

[RD2191]

:flag: fuck yeah.

[Old School 44]

Just wondering, I lost count, but if the Spurs win this game does the trio of Duncan/Parker/Ginobili pass Bird/Parish/McHale as the winningest NBA regular season trio of all time?

Edit: Assuming all three play and they win, it would tie the record of 540 wins by the Celtic trio.

[daledondale]

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[TXstbobcat]

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[dabom]

Can we just do the central time and riga time? Don't remember last years format. Don't kill me though Bill.

[milkyway21]

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[ace3g]

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[HI-FI]

good to see BillMc get the ball rolling on the game threads.

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[Lostwingman]

Gotta admit, pretty excited right now.

[DBMethos]

FTT.

[Fireball]

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[loveforthegame]

It's time. Finally. Go Spurs!

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[DeRozan m8]

I liked the other preview thread better tbh

[silverblackfan]

GO SPURS!

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[Canyonero]

Yessssssss

[ace3g]

Sam Amick @sam_amick
(https://twitter.com/sam_amick)Craig Sager discusses a chat w/ Gregg Popovich last week, explains why some nurses didn't make the cut in his room t.co/T5V3r9Y6P3 (https://t.co/cq9uvyJ3rU)

[random21]

Can't wait! Woo!

[spurraider21]

1.

[pgardn]

Phew!

Bill in with the game threads...:bobo

[Clipper Nation]

Porker still hasn't made a shot or passed the ball yet... what a fat, selfish faggot he is.

[dabom]

Porker still hasn't made a shot or passed the ball yet... what a fat, selfish faggot he is.

At least he hasn't turned it over yet. :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

At least he hasn't turned it over yet. :lmao
True, but the hamplanet also hasn't played any defense, so it's a wash.

[dabom]

True, but the hamplanet also hasn't played any defense, so it's a wash.

:lol

[Kawhi 5-0]

OKC roster looks pretty good to me. Their best depth seems to be at the 1 and 5. Worst depth at the 2.
Adams and Kanter is a good combo. I hope Boban is ready. I know Timmy will be. After Ibaka, their talent at the 4 seems to fall off. I think Aldridge can score on Serge, but Ibaka can make it tough with his athleticism.
We'll see how ready Durant is. I expect he comes out with a lot of energy. Kawhi has had success against Durant, but it will be a tough defensive assignment for Leonard. I expect Green to see minutes guarding Westbrook. My biggest concern is Westbrook. He disrupts so much as an offensive player. Augustin is a really good backup as well.
I could see Singler getting a few minutes at the 3 for OKC.

Keys to game:

Frustrate Westbrook. He plays with passion, but it can get the best of him. Hounding defense may be the trick. Don't give Westbrook a moment of mental rest. Make him uncomfortable.

Make Durant exert energy on defense. Kawhi should take it to KD and be physical. Butler might be the best 3 off the bench if Durant is in the game and Leonard needs a breather.

No open shots for Ibaka. Guy can knock down the jumper. Gotta close out with maximum effort. Chop your steps.

Finally, don't let Kanter get going. This will be a challenge for Duncan on defense. Might even see some Boban here. 4-1 have to box out if Kanter is posting up. No second chances. No ball-watching.

Kick some butt, Spurs!

--Paul

[pgardn]

this is an automatic win for the spurs man

that okc roster out of the big3 is just pure shit



I got 137-41

[MAxEric]

I think Westbrook will get triple double against us and Durant will get 20+ free throw attempts and KL will be in foul trouble earlier....

TD and LA will be SMed by Ibaka....

TP will have many TOs and score less than 10 points I think

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I'm thinking a double digit victory for OKC.

[313]

I'm thinking a double digit victory for OKC.

[Robz4000]

I'm thinking a double digit victory for OKC.

[BillMc]

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good to see BillMc get the ball rolling on the game threads.

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Gotta admit, pretty excited right now.


FTT.


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It's time. Finally. Go Spurs!

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GO SPURS!

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Yessssssss


Can't wait! Woo!
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[BillMc]

Phew!

Bill in with the game threads...:bobo

Thanks man!:toast

I predict Spurs 103 Thunder 99

[BillMc]

Just wondering, I lost count, but if the Spurs win this game does the trio of Duncan/Parker/Ginobili pass Bird/Parish/McHale as the winningest NBA regular season trio of all time?

Edit: Assuming all three play and they win, it would tie the record of 540 wins by the Celtic trio.

That would be sweet. Then we break the record at home!:toast

[BillMc]

Can we just do the central time and riga time? Don't remember last years format. Don't kill me though Bill.

This was the same as last year, but no problem. :toast Just can't edit thread titles, so maybe next time around.

[BillMc]

Almost 6 years since Manu swatted out that bat. Man how time flies.

[dabom]

This was the same as last year, but no problem. :toast Just can't edit thread titles, so maybe next time around.

Most reasonable person on this site. :bobo

[dabom]

Almost 6 years since Manu swatted out that bat. Man how time flies.

I remember that. :lol

[DrunkTXLabrat]

okc 104 sas 95... Ibaka embarrasses Aldridge with an epic block, early in the game... Aldrige might as well sit for the night. Kawhi stages off a Durant explodes in return night. Timmy near triple double rallying the offense. but Westbrook goes full great white mode on Aldrige bloodying up the water. okc maybe even finishes with 114.

[weeks]

I'm thinking a double digit victory for OKC.
fuck that shit
we're gonna frustrate them with our d and stomp on them offensively
LET'S DO THIS

:ihit

[Ice009]

All you pussies that think we're going to get thrashed before the game even begins - Go lay down in the fetal position. I'm sick of people that give up before the game even begins.

That's how Jordan's Bulls won a lot of games. Teams just gave up mentally before the game even began. I hope the Spurs don't have the same attitude/mindset that a lot of fans around here do.

This would be a very good game to win. It would set a good tone to start the season. Hopefully the Spurs push hard and give themselves a chance to win it.

[lilbthebasedgod]

gonna be a tie tbh

[Fireball]

This would be a very good game to win. It would set a good tone to start the season. Hopefully the Spurs push hard and give themselves a chance to win it.

Everybody here wants a Spurs win, but its understandable to predict a loss as well. Both teams will not be in sync yet, so the individual class of Durant and Westbrook plus homecourt might make the difference and give OKC the better chances to win the game. I am looking forward to a competitive game ...

[szkorhetz]

I dreamt that we won a blow-out, 110-83. Certainly hope so.

[BillMc]

Nice preview by Pounding the Rock.

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/10/28/9614406/game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-city-thunder


By the way, is the Bruno who wrote this article, the same one that posted regularly on ST in the years past?

[look_at_g_shred]

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[Uriel]

This is probably the most excited I've ever been for the start of an NBA season.

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[Uriel]

Nice preview by Pounding the Rock.

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/10/28/9614406/game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-city-thunder


By the way, is the Bruno who wrote this article, the same one that posted regularly on ST in the years past?
I don't think so. Their writing styles seem different.

[random21]

Thanks man!:toast

I predict Spurs 103 Thunder 99

I hope you are right...

[TrainOfThought5]

Spurs have too many poeces that havent jelleed yet.

We see a return of Thunderef tonight and our lack of rebounding bigs is exposed. Thunder victory, but a lot of lessons learned and a lot of hope for spurs fans.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Almost 6 years since Manu swatted out that bat. Man how time flies.

Time had better watch where it flies or Manu will swat that bitch out of the air, too.

[BillMc]

Time had better watch where it flies or Manu will swat that bitch out of the air, too.
:lmao True true.

[Thunder1]

And so it begins again..

[BillMc]

Phew!

Bill in with the game threads...:bobo

Cheers man!:toast

[BillMc]

I don't think so. Their writing styles seem different.

Yeah, I thought that too, but wasn't sure.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Spurs are like what, 17–1 in opening night games in the Duncan era? I don't think we lose tonight

[DarrinS]

Nice preview by Pounding the Rock.

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/10/28/9614406/game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-city-thunder






SA can also hide Tony Parker on the offensively-limited Andre Roberson, and we'll see what kind of impact he'll be able to have on the other end as his role in the offense is reduced. He'll benefit from the attention Aldridge and Kawhi get, but his days as the primary creator are sadly behind him as more of the attack is set to revolve around the two forwards.



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[franforr]

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[Gladney to see you]

Can't believe it is finally here. A welling in my eyes.

[BillMc]

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Thanks for all the vids! :toast Great ass-kicking OKC memories. :flag:

[RD2191]

Let's set the tone tonight. Let's win by 20. Blow these scrubs out.

[RGMCSE]

Sam Amick @sam_amick
(https://twitter.com/sam_amick)Craig Sager discusses a chat w/ Gregg Popovich last week, explains why some nurses didn't make the cut in his room t.co/T5V3r9Y6P3 (https://t.co/cq9uvyJ3rU)



Thanks for the link to the interview for anyone interested the pop story is between 8 and 20 minutes. One thing that I noticed during sagers interview when Shaq interrupted is that the nba or at least the tnt people sound like a brother hood. You could here people in the background at the conference and it just sounds like an awesome organization to be a part of. I had multiple opportunities to work for Spurs entertainment for a lower level job but I was over qualified. I would've taken the paycut just for the experience. Sounds like it could've been awesome. Sigh...

[Mnky]

Spurs have too many poeces that havent jelleed yet.

We see a return of Thunderef tonight and our lack of rebounding bigs is exposed. Thunder victory, but a lot of lessons learned and a lot of hope for spurs fans.

Aldridge top 10 and Duncan top 15 past two years in rebounding.
Aldridge draws tons of fouls tbh.

[From Downtown]

Here we go again

Won't be able to catch to catch the game tonight, but GO SPURS GO

[el contusione]

Game day bala.. game day!!!

[Dex]

WE MADE IT! THE LONGEST OFFSEASON EVER IS OVER!

Let's get this shit started off right. :toast

FTT.

[Budkin]

Spurs have too many poeces that havent jelleed yet.

We see a return of Thunderef tonight and our lack of rebounding bigs is exposed. Thunder victory, but a lot of lessons learned and a lot of hope for spurs fans.

This tbh

[LittleCriminal]

Hope Boban is ready for tonight!

[Fireball]

Hope Boban is ready for tonight! it was already mentioned that Boban will likely be inactive :(

[Brazil]

Nice preview by Pounding the Rock.

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/10/28/9614406/game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-city-thunder


By the way, is the Bruno who wrote this article, the same one that posted regularly on ST in the years past?

ST Bruno is French this PTR Bruno is not

[LittleCriminal]

it was already mentioned that Boban will likely be inactive :(

So ur sayin theres a chance..

[Brazil]

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

[Brazil]

^tbh...

[TrainOfThought5]

Aldridge top 10 and Duncan top 15 past two years in rebounding.
Aldridge draws tons of fouls tbh.

Right.. and whose gonna grab the boards for the other 20 minutes?

35 year old 6'9" West? 6'8" Diaw? Bonner?

If Boban cant make an impact this season im gonna be worried.

[ElNono]

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

2012 TP was great, tbh... wish Scotty would've never figured out to put Thabo on him in the WCFs... I think we could've gone all the way...

[UNT Eagles 2016]

1.

FTT.

[Lostwingman]

^tbh...
tbh it was 2 1/2 years ago...

[Brazil]

tbh it was 2 1/2 years ago...

:lol no shit sherlock

[TheDoctor]

I'm already too excited and the game isn't for another 7 hrs.

Almost HALF A YEAR since we have seen meaningful Spurs basketball.
:flag::jekka

[LittleCriminal]

Hopefully bonner is in street clothes and boban plays..

[Brazil]

2012 TP was great, tbh... wish Scotty would've never figured out to put Thabo on him in the WCFs... I think we could've gone all the way...

even with that we could have won...

dat game 6 :rolleyes only TP, TD and SJax came to play this game... those 3 scored 77 pts of the Spurs 99 while kawhi, manu, neal and bobo went full MIA... difficult to win at 3 vs. 5... we lost despite 12 assists of TP, 14 rebounds of Tim and 6 3s of Jax... unbelievable

[BillMc]

ST Bruno is French this PTR Bruno is not

Cheers! I thought so. Thanks. :toast

[TheDoctor]

Hopefully bonner is in street clothes and boban plays..

Starting Bonner in games 4-6 was key to the 2014 series. For one reason or another, Bonner kept Ibaka out of the paint. Strange considering that fucker hasn't made a trey in the past 4 years. He's like a Pro Wrestler in that regard.

[MB20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne8DVXbkbwo

[BillMc]

Starting Bonner in games 4-6 was key to the 2014 series. For one reason or another, Bonner kept Ibaka out of the paint. Strange considering that fucker hasn't made a trey in the past 4 years. He's like a Pro Wrestler in that regard.

Both his effectiveness (pulling Ibaka out of the paint) and his ineffectiveness (never making an important shot) you mention are spot on. I can only think the reason it works was Scotty Brooks was an idiot?

[Brazil]

Cheers! I thought so. Thanks. :toast

yw

:tu

[Gametight]

I've been waiting far too long for tonight's game. I hate the offseason. I'm guessing it will take till December for everyone to gel but who knows. I wouldn't mind seeing David West knock Serge Ibaka on his ass to start the season off. I'm predicting an easy win for the good guys tonight.

:bobo Here is to a new season, no injuries, and hopefully we are still making game threads through the middle of June. :flag::flag:

[spursgu]

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[RD2191]

Called in sick to watch the game tonight.:bobo

[BillMc]

Called in sick to watch the game tonight.:bobo

Now, there's a fan!:toast

[TheDoctor]

Both his effectiveness (pulling Ibaka out of the paint) and his ineffectiveness (never making an important shot) you mention are spot on. I can only think the reason it works was Scotty Brooks was an idiot?

Popovich says Brooks' a good coach, but he also said the same about Vinny del Negro so...

[RD2191]

Now, there's a fan!:toast

:lol:toast

[Lostwingman]

Hopefully bonner is in street clothes and boban plays..

Idc if Bonner is wearing his pants inside out with his underwear on top. I just want to see Boban palm the ball around.

[NameLess Scrub]

I hope, win or lose, what we see is an indication of the greatness this team can achieve.

[TheGreatYacht]

I believe this game will last 8 hours and somebody might move






Oh shit sorry, thought this was the Beisbol game thread

[gameFACE]

Spurs have a good chance tonight. But it would be so Spurs if they lost, tbh

FTT!

[Mugen]

Great that the season is starting but OKC by double digits tonight tbh :lol

[Dex]

Gutless worms! :lol

[TheDoctor]

Great that the season is starting but OKC by double digits tonight tbh :lol

We aren't losing tonight. Spurs' killer's way out of town and not coming back :toast

[NameLess Scrub]

What's FTT?

[Dex]

What's FTT?

Fuck The Thunder tbh.

[gameFACE]

^ Fuck The Thunder. Probably worked better against the Mavs.

I'll be switching between Spurs and Johnny Cueto tonight.

[Quiet Strength]

Fuck The Thunder tbh.


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

[TheDoctor]

What's FTT?

FullThreesomeTrap

[Mugen]

We aren't losing tonight. Spurs' killer's way out of town and not coming back :toast

Durant back, new coach, meth-rabid crowd, much more incentive to make a statement early....

That's not even considering that Pop won't actually start coaching until late December at the earliest...

Yeah, safe money is on the Thunder tonight.

[random21]

Called in sick to watch the game tonight.:bobo

Your manager at Whataburger is going to be ticked!!!! Who's gonna flip those burgers after all the fatties are down watching the game??? :bang

[LakerHater]

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[LakerHater]

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[TheDoctor]

Durant back, new coach, meth-rabid crowd, much more incentive to make a statement early....

That's not even considering that Pop won't actually start coaching until late December at the earliest...

Yeah, safe money is on the Thunder tonight.

Fair enough tho' I think exactly the opposite.

[random21]

Called in sick to watch the game tonight.:bobo

Enjoy the game man... Pumped and will be even more if Spurs pull of a statement W

[RD2191]

Your manager at Whataburger is going to be ticked!!!! Who's gonna flip those burgers after all the fatties are down watching the game??? :bang

:lmao I'll tell him I'm working on an automated flipper.

[Fireball]

So ur sayin theres a chance..

actually no :lol

[widowmaker]

even with that we could have won...

dat game 6 :rolleyes only TP, TD and SJax came to play this game... those 3 scored 77 pts of the Spurs 99 while kawhi, manu, neal and bobo went full MIA... difficult to win at 3 vs. 5... we lost despite 12 assists of TP, 14 rebounds of Tim and 6 3s of Jax... unbelievable

How many points did Thunder ref have tho?

[TheGreatYacht]

Stephen Jackson and Bowen repping us on SportsNation

[RD2191]

SpursNation :lol

[Robz4000]

Robert Horry on next

[RD2191]

SJax salty as hell. Blaming Pop for him being an idiot.

[Darth_Pelican]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e7/a4/e3/e7a4e3405a86c15ab3b1d834ea5bf2e9.jpg

[Mikeanaro]

:sleep

[RD2191]

Niggas hating on Pop. Smh.

[Robz4000]

Damn, lot of saltiness there...

[DarrinS]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e7/a4/e3/e7a4e3405a86c15ab3b1d834ea5bf2e9.jpg

:lol

[widowmaker]

What did Stephen Jackson say?

[RD2191]

What did Stephen Jackson say?

Blamed Pop for the way his NBA career ended.

[Killakobe81]

Blamed Pop for the way his NBA career ended.

West just took a HUUUGE paycut to play for Pop ...who cares what Sjax thinks?

[spursistan]

OKC by 30, IMO

[BillMc]

So who is it that pins the game thread to the top of the board?

[99 Problems]

We back. 124 - 37. Spurs MVPatty 123 points in 15. New world record.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Blamed Pop for the way his NBA career ended.

Sjax is right. Sjax and the Spurs win a championship that year, if the Spurs deadline dump Blair and Neal to the Wiz for a heavy protected 2nd. "But Baynes and De Colo aren't comfortable in the system yet!!!" the spurs have a vagina, Sjax penis is too big to tuck away so he can fit in.

[Texas_Ranger]

Jackson was one of the worst players in the league when he got cut. Thanx for the 03 title but other than that fuck off.

[SAGirl]

Starting Bonner in games 4-6 was key to the 2014 series. For one reason or another, Bonner kept Ibaka out of the paint. Strange considering that fucker hasn't made a trey in the past 4 years. He's like a Pro Wrestler in that regard.
It wasn't Bonner at all. The games were won bc Bobo woke the hell up and was trouble for the Thunder.

[Kool Bob Love]

:flag:Duncan, Green, MVPARKER, LMA, Manu, West, Diaw, Mills, Boban, Bonner, Simmons, Kyle, and Ray.:flag:

This is my fucking team y'all. :wow

[r0drig0lac]

GO SPURS GO!!

[quentin_compson]

Wouldn't be surprised by a clear-cut OKC win. Could also very well be a rather close affair with lots of ugly ball like Bulls-Cavs yesterday.

[ace3g]

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[BillMc]

Do we know the inactives yet?

[SPURt]

659368850916380672

[313]

659501060097245184

Excited to him take on KD tonight :flag:




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[313]

RIP Flip :cry

[BatManu20]

This is actually pretty remarkable, tbh. Timmy the Gawd.

http://i66.tinypic.com/1607795.jpg

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[BillMc]

This is actually pretty remarkable, tbh. Timmy the Gawd.

http://i66.tinypic.com/1607795.jpg

Timmy keeping Father Time on the ropes. :toast

[RD2191]

:flag:Duncan, Green, MVPARKER, LMA, Manu, West, Diaw, Mills, Boban, Bonner, Simmons, Kyle, and Ray.:flag:

This is my fucking team y'all. :wow

You forgot the Finals MVP and DPOY, Kawhi Leonard. Fuck outta here with your faggotry you little bitch. Go play with your cats in your shitty apartment.

[313]

Alright let's get this game started

[TD 21]

I hate it say it, but I'd be somewhere between surprised and shocked if the Spurs won this game. In fact, I think a blowout loss is more likely than a win.

The Thunder look like they're going to hit the ground running and they'll be eager to make up for lost time and figure to have more chemistry than the Spurs at the moment. Durant will also want to serve notice that he's back.

[BD24]

Glad to see Bill is the one creating the thread, brought us luck last year :flag::bobo

[apalisoc_9]

Yeah...this game feels like a blowout. Thunder 105 Spurs 90

[BillMc]

Glad to see Bill is the one creating the thread, brought us luck last year :flag::bobo

Thanks man!:toast

And Go Spurs Go!:flag:

[313]

I hate it say it, but I'd be somewhere between surprised and shocked if the Spurs won this game. In fact, I think a blowout loss is more likely than a win.

The Thunder look like they're going to hit the ground running and they'll be eager to make up for lost time and figure to have more chemistry than the Spurs at the moment. Durant will also want to serve notice that he's back.
Hey dont go all Rob Diaz on us yet, I think we have as good of chance of anybody.

[313]

This game was suppose to start 30 min ago

[LkrFan]

Thunder by 10+ Book it sons. :tu

[SpurPadre]

Is this Durant's first game against us since he talked shit about Kawhi?

[hater]

Glad to see Bill is the one creating the thread, brought us luck last year :flag::bobo

Round 1 exit??

[TXstbobcat]

This game was suppose to start 30 min ago

Espn pre game show started 30 minutes ago.

[BD24]

Round 1 exit??
The times he created the game threads we had a good record. Is that a difficult conecpt to understand?

[TheMulletMan3000]

You forgot the Finals MVP and DPOY, Kawhi Leonard. Fuck outta here with your faggotry you little bitch. Go play with your cats in your shitty apartment.

+1

[RayTdropout]

I've been Wanting to get league pass the past few years to see more of the great duncan. luckily The game is on espn tonight. i live in houston so unfortunately Ill be watching alot of harden. Hopefully i get the cash together for league pass and heres to a championship year. Ps jalen rose is a piece of shiit

[313]

Espn pre game show started 30 minutes ago.
Ah I just saw that the game starts at 8pm and booted up a stream. Pregame show should start at 7:30 if it's scheduled for 8pm

[313]

I've been Wanting to get league pass the past few years to see more of the great duncan. luckily The game is on espn tonight. i live in houston so unfortunately Ill be watching alot of harden. Hopefully i get the cash together for league pass and heres to a championship year. Ps jalen rose is a piece of shiitJust stream bruh

[313]

Thunder by 10+ Book it sons. :tuThanks for the win, Martín :tu

[TXstbobcat]

Ah I just saw that the game starts at 8pm and booted up a stream. Pregame show should start at 7:30 if it's scheduled for 8pm

NBA countdown on ESPN is an hour long.

[DPG21920]

ORL is going to be a league pass team fo sho. They are going to be fun to watch this year.

[313]

NBA countdown on ESPN is an hour long.
Damn disregard those last posts. Idk why I thought it was 8:40 not 7:40(est time)

[313]

ORL is going to be a league pass team fo sho. They are going to be fun to watch this year.
Payton and Vucecic are going to be a nice combo + Harris and Oladipo

[ElNono]

ugh that rapper is turrible

[Mugen]

Payton and Vucecic are going to be a nice combo + Harris and Oladipo

Gordon tbh. Good for a couple of highlights per game.

[313]

Gordon tbh. Good for a couple of highlights per game.
Forgot about him. They should be a fun watch. Not sure how good they'll be.

[steeledl]

Parker, LMA, Duncan, Leonard...... we fucking stacked with super talent.

[BillMc]

Season begins in a little over ten minutes!!!:flag:

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[steeledl]

Parker changing roles and changing his game for the team. Dude is a Spur. Still, we need to let him do his thing pretty often . Dude is the only guard we have that can get his own shot and break down defenses to open up them 3's.

[LkrFan]

Thanks for the win, Martín :tu

:lol

[ElNono]

defitiley, defitiley, I have a new role... dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble

[Ron Swanson]

Parker changing roles and changing his game for the team. Dude is a Spur. Still, we need to let him do his thing pretty often . Dude is the only guard we have that can get his own shot and break down defenses to open up them 3's.

http://www.gifwave.com/media/6748_confused-christian-bale-celebrities.gif

[spursgu]

defitiley, defitiley, I have a new role... dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble

:lol

[Aztecfan03]

That russell westbrook moutain dew kickstart commerical was lame.

[ElNono]

http://www.gifwave.com/media/6748_confused-christian-bale-celebrities.gif

this gif cracks me up everytime :lol

[GB20]

All I want for this team is to be healthy

[Kool Bob Love]

You forgot the Finals MVP and DPOY, Kawhi Leonard. Fuck outta here with your faggotry you little bitch. Go play with your cats in your shitty apartment.

A Spurs game wouldn't be complete without a Robby Diaz meltdown. Make it a great one. :tu

[steeledl]

Who is active tonight?

[steeledl]

Jeff Van Gundy calling the game, hell yeah.

[Mugen]

I thought Rob died this summer too?

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CScV9OHU8AAUDBI.jpg

[hater]

Who is active tonight?

Lol

It's regular season..everyone

Oh u meant which scrub is in active? Good question

[HI-FI]

http://i.giphy.com/rl0FOxdz7CcxO.gif

[dabom]

Exited. :downspin:

[ElNono]

http://i.giphy.com/rl0FOxdz7CcxO.gif

mah nig :hat

[FaM0us Skins]

:huddle:

[BillMc]

:flag:

[RD2191]

I thought Rob died this summer too?

RIP Robdiaz

[Mugen]

Timmy is 17-1 in season openers :lol

[RD2191]

:flag:

[BatManu20]

Ready for the the 20+ page meltdown thread if/when we lose this game by 20 tbh.

[Uriel]

WTF. They have prayers before games in OKC? :lol

[ElNono]

So Spurs need to win 1 more game to have the winningmost trio in NBA regular season history, right?

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy is 17-1 in season openers :lol

18-1 after tonight. :flag:

[TXstbobcat]

So Spurs need to win 1 more game to have the winningmost trio in NBA regular season history, right?

I think they can tie for the record tonight.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Dammit we lose jump ball… season over

[moisaenz]

I have this feed where i get the espn banner in commercials.. know why is that?

[BatManu20]

First new H-E-B commercial. LaMarcus is a terrible actor tbh :lol

[HI-FI]

mah nig :hat
:smokin:smokin

[100%duncan]

are ye ready to cliffdive later lads?

[hater]

ready

[Ron Swanson]

HEB commercial just aired.

Spurs bring LMA stuff from HEB.

Kawhi: I brought you cheese balls. What? They're bacon cheddar.

[BatManu20]

WTF. They have prayers before games in OKC? :lol

Praying for their meth addictions tbh

[ElNono]

I think they can tie for the record tonight.

That's right... 539 wins right now, 540 for Bird, McHale, Parish

from here:
http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/spurs.pdf

[SuperCam]

LMAlpha time :hat

[Raven]

coffee ready, chips ready, I'm present .

[hooperflash]

Checking in.. Melissa, tbh.

[Beaverfuzz]

FUCK THE THUNDER clap clap, clap clap clap

[hater]

oh fuck steven adams is back

:pctoss

game over

[8FOR!3]

Andre Roberson is really starting? They're weak at the 2 guard.

[RD2191]

Refs better not fag this up in the 2nd half.

[Raven]

they are a newly coached team, we should win.

[PhoenixSpursFan]

:flag: fuck yeah.

Wtf the spurs can rise the dead

[LakerHater]

scored under 4 secs

[steeledl]

Hate these jeresys.

[Ron Swanson]

Fuck. THat's ballgame

[Beaverfuzz]

KIWI
4
333333333

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard333333333

[LakerHater]

Kawhi!

[RD2191]

Season over. Who we tanking for?

[steeledl]

LEONARDDD

[Beaverfuzz]

Nice boarding by the three big men.

[DPG21920]

Let's go

[Beaverfuzz]

DANNY
FUCKING
GREEN

[TXstbobcat]

Verde!!!!!!

[RD2191]

DG!

[Russ]

TONY PARKER!

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!

[Beaverfuzz]

Tony Tony Tony
has done it again

[SuperCam]

MVParker :hat

[steeledl]

Parker still the man

[8FOR!3]

TP looks good getting to the basket.

[RD2191]

Tony!

[LakerHater]

Would take these jerseys over those horrible grey! :vomit:

[Beaverfuzz]

TIMMUH
with the lefty scoop

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

Nice feed from Tony there.