Game Thread #3: Spurs @ Celtics -- Sunday (11/1) - 2:30PM CST (10:30PM Riga Time)

[RD2191]

HE DIDNT HAVE 4 POINTS.

6 points. Lmao.

[Johnny RIngo]

:lmao

least assists out of anyone in the starting line-up

:lol Averaging 2.6 apg this season.

“When I see (Lakers point guard) Steve Nash being an All-Star at 38, I feel like I've got the same kind of game,”

yeah right

[DarrinS]

I like how Boris makes his game look so effortless.

[RD2191]

6 pts, 1 asst, 3 TOs

Porker fans actually trying to spin a 6 pt, 1 whole assist, and 3 turnovers as a good game. Crofl. These guys are delusional

[bic50]

Now to kick back and watch the Rockets hopefully fall to 0-4
Maybe its the fans but I cant stand the rockets.

[Arcadian]

(Watches NBA league pass and NFL sunday ticket at the same time)

Aaaahhhh yes....My favorite time of the year.

[From Downtown]

SPURS WIN :toast

Anyway:

TP looked pretty bad at times,but he didn't force shots and a couple of really important plays at the end
Danny is as cold as ice,his defense is top though...and he made 2 layups in a row :wow
Kawhi played better in the first half,but he hit a vital three-pointer down the stretch closed the game with two clutch FTs...still needs to understand when it's time to pass and involve his teammates and when it's time to shoot,but overall a reaaaaally good performance
LMA's still struggling to find his place into the Spurs offense,but his hustle,rebounding and defense have been remarkable and even unexpected tbh he still came through in the 4th and took us home...oh he also had 5 assists,this season's gonna be fun
Timmy looked better than what the boxscore might suggest,he nearly always did the right thing...had a couple of bad turnovers tho
Patty was good,his shot is falling and he had the highest plus-minus on the team
Manu made 2 or 3 really stupid mistakes,but the difference in ball movement and team play when he's out there is clear...he kept us in the game in the 2nd and finished the game with 13 points,8 rebounds,3 assists and 3 steals...3 turnovers as well,but that's a given :lol
Rasual had some nice plays,he's a good defender and 3 point shooter,he'll be really useful
BoBo's aggressiveness was encouraging to say the least,his BBIQ is off the mark and we know it,but when he really comes to play it shows and makes all the difference
David didn't play much,but he doesn't seem to fit with BoBo,he's too small to play center...as LMA,he's still looking to find his place,hopefully he'll be fine when it matters

[pgardn]

6 pts, 1 asst, 3 TOs

I think you would agree KL had a bad game for him with decent stats.

Is it possible for you guys to JUST ROOT FOR THE SPURS AS WHOLE?

[SAGirl]

My prediction:

Spurs win by 9, LMA leading scorer for the Spurs.
lol
You were not really that far off.
cheers

[BatManu20]

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[spurraider21]

6 points. Lmao.
what is the ideal amount of points/shots for parker?

[FkLA]

:lol Averaging 2.6 apg this season.

“When I see (Lakers point guard) Steve Nash being an All-Star at 38, I feel like I've got the same kind of game,”

yeah right

Such a delusional faggot. Has no vision or jumpshot yet compares himself to one of the greatest passers and shooters of all-time. :lol


Porker fans actually trying to spin a 6 pt, 1 whole assist, and 3 turnovers as a good game. Crofl. These guys are delusional

:lmao

[GreggPopAsnitch]

Lma shut me up today, hopefully he plays well off the bat tomorrow!

[ducks]

spurs had lost of assist
lots of hockey assist

[Spurtacular]

The Big Three and The Bigger Two on the court to close out the C's.

[SAGirl]

Maybe its the fans but I cant stand the rockets.
Their stars have very annoying personalities, and on top of that, their game announcers are insufferable.

[FkLA]

The Big Three and The Bigger Two on the court to close out the C's.

More like the Big Two+the Bigger Two+a fat guy who can't shoot or defend standing in the corner.

[BillMc]

lol
You were not really that far off.
cheers

Cheers! :toast

[bobcatfan4life]

what is the ideal amount of points/shots for parker?

There is none, Parker will get shit on for anything.

[spurraider21]

what is the ideal amount of points/shots for parker? RD2191

[RD2191]

what is the ideal amount of points/shots for parker?

Don't know don't care. But 1 assist and 3 turnovers? Really?

[RD2191]

RD2191

The fuck you want?

[spurraider21]

The fuck you want?
a legitimate answer to my question

[RD2191]

Don't know don't care. But 1 assist and 3 turnovers? Really?

There is your answer.

[SpursFan86]

Incessant arguing even when the Spurs get a W :rolleyes

[BillMc]

I wonder if TD will have a 30 point game this season? It's kind of hard to see it unless someone gets injured.

[Johnny RIngo]

Such a delusional faggot. Has no vision or jumpshot yet compares himself to one of the greatest passers and shooters of all-time. :lol

Yup. Replace Enrique with 34 year old Steve Nash(Parker's current age) and Spurs would be a 70 win team. Absolutely ludicrous that Tony had the gall to compare himself to one of the all-time best shooters/playmakers in NBA history.

[HarlemHeat37]

Yup. Replace Enrique with 34 year old Steve Nash(Parker's current age) and Spurs would be a 70 win team. Absolutely ludicrous that Tony had the gall to compare himself to one of the all-time best shooters/playmakers in NBA history.

:lol..

[RD2191]

I wonder if TD will have a 30 point game this season? It's kind of hard to see it unless someone gets injured.

I'm questioning if he'll even get 20. Tbh.

[SAGirl]

I wonder if TD will have a 30 point game this season? It's kind of hard to see it unless someone gets injured.
I doubt it. Lamarcus is going to get and should get more touches as a big, although he's a willing passer and TD should get some easy baskets, but with the emergence of Kawhi and now LMA, I don't see it.

[BillMc]

I'm questioning if he'll even get 20. Tbh.


I doubt it. Lamarcus is going to get and should get more touches as a big, although he's a willing passer and TD should get some easy baskets, but with the emergence of Kawhi and now LMA, I don't see it.

You both could be right. Though I think he'll get 20 on a night where he has a lot of put backs and/or FT's. He was at 15 only last game.

But 30 may not happen.

[DarrinS]

I doubt it. Lamarcus is going to get and should get more touches as a big, although he's a willing passer and TD should get some easy baskets, but with the emergence of Kawhi and now LMA, I don't see it.

Until this game, LMA was deferring WAY too much, but that's a guy just trying to fit in, IMO.

[GB20]

I'm questioning if he'll even get 20. Tbh.
What? He got 15 points last game and it was a blowout

[RD2191]

What? He got 15 points last game and it was a blowout

It ain't 20.:lol

[DarrinS]

Is it just me, or is Kawhi complaining about non-calls more this year? He seems let frustration affect his game. Needs to let that shit go.

[SAGirl]

Is it just me, or is Kawhi complaining about non-calls more this year? He seems let frustration affect his game. Needs to let that shit go.
I have seen it since preseason. I don't like that either. He wasn't like that before. I particularly dislike when he stays on the floor making a scene of a noncall. I saw it in preseason and it ended in a fastbreak for the other team. It was just preseason, but still.
Let Pop argue about the calls, just run on back. I used to love that about him, but he's starting to get unfocused a little bit.

[boutons_deux]

Is it just me, or is Kawhi complaining about non-calls more this year? He seems let frustration affect his game. Needs to let that shit go.

yep, he needs forget his paycheck'd big head, STFU, and play.

[ducks]

yep, he needs forget his paycheck'd big head, STFU, and play.

trying to live up to the contract

[MI21]

Kawhi has been a constant complainer on calls since late 2013/14 season guys. I found it weird because for the 2 seasons before that he never complained.

[BillMc]

Is there any sort of Spurs postgame radio show that you can get on the internet? And, if so, do you have a link? Thanks.

[ducks]

Kawhi has been a constant complainer on calls since late 2013/14 season guys. I found it weird because for the 2 seasons before that he never complained.

big head early thought he was all that not paying his dues

[TXstbobcat]

Is there any sort of Spurs postgame radio show that you can get on the internet? And, if so, do you have a link? Thanks.

There is the game night react show with Jeff Sheen on 1200 woai in San Antonio after the game.

[MI21]

big head early thought he was all that not paying his dues

Will not entertain hate towards Kawhi's attitude as there is no possible justification. Don't start ducks.

[BillMc]

There is the game night react show with Jeff Sheen on 1200 woai in San Antonio after the game.

Thanks.:toast I'll try and find online.

[BillMc]

Houston collapsing. :downspin:

[DarrinS]

I have seen it since preseason. I don't like that either. He wasn't like that before. I particularly dislike when he stays on the floor making a scene of a noncall. I saw it in preseason and it ended in a fastbreak for the other team. It was just preseason, but still.
Let Pop argue about the calls, just run on back. I used to love that about him, but he's starting to get unfocused a little bit.


Yeah, I started noticing it. Pop will set him straight, hopefully.

[HarlemHeat37]

^^ It's a natural progression with pro athletes once they reach stardom, tbh..their confidence reaches a point where they don't believe they can mess up without being fouled..

Tim is one of the biggest complainers in NBA history, for example:lol..

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc6ZLzVsUKU

[loveforthegame]

Leonard just needs to pick his spots better when letting the refs know his displeasure. He's not getting fouled every time but he gets hammered enough without calls. He needs to be more vocal.

Lots of Spurs players do this. Maybe Leonard sticks out more because he never spoke up for himself before.

[SAGirl]

Leonard just needs to pick his spots better when letting the refs know his displeasure. He's not getting fouled every time but he gets hammered enough without calls. He needs to be more vocal.

Lots of Spurs players do this. Maybe Leonard sticks out more because he never spoke up for himself before.
Everyone does it to a large degree. To me the staying on the floor sulking like a baby is unbecoming.

[loveforthegame]

Everyone does it to a large degree. To me the staying on the floor sulking like a baby is unbecoming.

Absolutely. It's like other aspects of his game, he'll learn when to and when not to. If it becomes an issue I'm sure Pop will have a talk with him. Right now it appears Pop is letting him find his place across the board. Sometimes it'll be pretty while other times not so.

We'll see how he does as the season progresses but I like to believe Leonard will find his balance.

[SASdynasty!]

Yup. Replace Enrique with 34 year old Steve Nash(Parker's current age) and Spurs would be a 70 win team. Absolutely ludicrous that Tony had the gall to compare himself to one of the all-time best shooters/playmakers in NBA history.
Hahahahah 70 wins! Parker made Nash look like a schoolgirl in the 2008 playoffs. Absolutely ended his career and any outside shot he ever had at reaching a Finals. I'll take Parker's 4 titles and FMVP over Nash's stat padding any day of the week.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hahahahah 70 wins! Parker made Nash look like a schoolgirl in the 2008 playoffs. Absolutely ended his career and any outside shot he ever had at reaching a Finals. I'll take Parker's 4 titles and FMVP over Nash's stat padding any day of the week.

:lol Didn't Nash lead a team to the WCFs just 2 years later?

[BatManu20]

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[ElNono]

:lol Didn't Nash lead a team to the WCFs just 2 years later?

:lol

[BatManu20]

How far up the list will Timmy make it tbh? Not that he gives a shit.


http://i65.tinypic.com/2v82xaf.jpg

[BatManu20]

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[apalisoc_9]

It's natural for Superstars to complain as Harlem pointed. They should tbh..That's how you get favorable calls in the long-run anyway.

It's also essential to complain about calls as it serves the player on the long-run. I wouldn't be surprised if he was encouraged to complain about bad calls.

Complains do lead to favorable calls in the long-run..This is pretty darn evident. It's important that he's given the freedom to complain. TD has done it his whole career tbh.

It just puts pressure on the officiating to make the next call in your favour...If you're going to be a Go to Guy, imo...you need to be able to complain.

Obviously you don't want to whine and complain at every call, but it's essential that Kawhi starts vocing his opinion now to establish himself late in the season..

The game is not all rainbows tbh..You need to dirty up and use those refs..

For example Durant gets favorable calls more than any other superstar because he also complains the most...Just look at his Techincal call.

Pop gets away with Murder sometimes because he gets tons of T too..

You need to learn how to work the refs as a superstar..

basketball is not all Kombaya....blah blah..lets allb e friends.

[Trill Clinton]

I like kawhi chirping at the refs. He can't be a mute his entire career. He was waay more vocal in college and it's refreshing to see him be comfortable enough as a pro to stand up for himself.

[apalisoc_9]

I like kawhi chirping at the refs. He can't be a mute his entire career. He was waay more vocal in college and it's refreshing to see him be comfortable enough as a pro to stand up for himself.

yeah, and I argue with his current usage rate he'd would need to do it.

It's really one of the best thing that you can do to get favourable calls.

And like you said, it just makes the players comfortable.

I'm not sure why people are complaining. It's a good sign really

[SAGirl]

I like kawhi chirping at the refs. He can't be a mute his entire career. He was waay more vocal in college and it's refreshing to see him be comfortable enough as a pro to stand up for himself.
He wasn't so much chirping as just sitting on the floor throwing his hands up. lol

[rasuo214]

How far up the list will Timmy make it tbh? Not that he gives a shit.


http://i65.tinypic.com/2v82xaf.jpg

Timmy has a decent shot at reaching top 10 if he stays healthy this season. Would love to see him pass Shaq when all is said and done but that's probably asking too much.

[rasuo214]

Complaining about calls is sort of like flopping, fans don't like seeing it but it ends up netting the player extra calls. Also the reason Kawhi is complaining more is because he's taking a lot more contested shots/ dealing with more contact than when he was mostly just a corner 3 guy early on.

[SAGirl]

Complaining about calls is sort of like flopping, fans don't like seeing it but it ends up netting the player extra calls. Also the reason Kawhi is complaining more is because he's taking a lot more contested shots/ dealing with more contact than when he was mostly just a corner 3 guy early on.
It is to be expected too, there will be physical play and not every thing will be called. Too much whining just gets you to be ignored TBH, like crying wolf. Anyways, to me the disturbing thing is just the sitting on the floor whining. He did that in preseason too. Not a fan.

[rasuo214]

It is to be expected too, there will be physical play and not every thing will be called. Too much whining just gets you to be ignored TBH, like crying wolf. Anyways, to me the disturbing thing is just the sitting on the floor whining. He did that in preseason too. Not a fan.

He only did it once that I remember and that was during a dead ball stoppage, maybe he did it more but I wasn't paying too much attention to it.

[SASdynasty!]

:lol Didn't Nash lead a team to the WCFs just 2 years later?
If you call "leading your team" scoring 8.5 PPG less than Jason Richardson (on way worse shooting) and being the #3 offensive option, then yah. Lol.

[HarlemHeat37]

If you call "leading your team" scoring 8.5 PPG less than Jason Richardson (on way worse shooting) and being the #3 offensive option, then yah. Lol.

Huh? He averaged 18 and 10 on ridiculous efficiency in the playoffs..

[SAGirl]

He only did it once that I remember and that was during a dead ball stoppage, maybe he did it more but I wasn't paying too much attention to it.
Yea, I saw him do it in preseason too, but that one time it led to points on the other end as his teammates were defending 4 v. 5. I hope it doesn't continue. He is usually or was the kind of guy to shake off that stuff and run right back.

[spurraider21]

on the day the big 3 set a huge milestone... perhaps the new big 2 did the heavy lifting


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbruVmVMAo8

[apalisoc_9]

Man, Aldridge is 30 years old..The spurs will probably have to look for another guy once he nears the end of his contract...I know it's a long way out, but kawhi would be on his absolute prime at Aldridge last year...I wonder who the spurs an pick up or develop 4 years from now..When Aldridge starts to decline.

[DeRozan m8]

The side camera height in Boston is by far the worst in the league and provides the worst view of the game, worse than PHX.

I would fucking hate if the Spurs provided a shitty viewing experience at their home games like at TD.

Glad that's over for the year.

[From Downtown]

Man, Aldridge is 30 years old..The spurs will probably have to look for another guy once he nears the end of his contract...I know it's a long way out, but kawhi would be on his absolute prime at Aldridge last year...I wonder who the spurs an pick up or develop 4 years from now..When Aldridge starts to decline.
You know what,he's obviously a fantastic shooter,but despite still trying to fit in he's also showing a BBIQ and an ability to do many things on the court outside of scoring I didn't expect him to have,so at the end of his contract he probably won't be the elite big man he is now,but he could still be a way more than serviceable NBA-player...he's not one to rely too much on athletism after all,we're not talking about Howard or DeAndre Jordan

[BillMc]

You know what,he's obviously a fantastic shooter,but despite still trying to fit in he's also showing a BBIQ and an ability to do many things on the court outside of scoring I didn't expect him to have,so at the end of his contract he probably won't be the elite big man he is now,but he could still be a way more than serviceable NBA-player...he's not one to rely too much on athletism after all,we're not talking about Howard or DeAndre Jordan

Agreed. LMA has impressed me with a lot of things that have nothing to do with shooting. He should be able to age well.

[BillMc]

https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/EDD2E419A01272714391485865984_42e8768d89a.2.1.1576 3526632288681267.mp4?versionId=flfe2zSiBbxZfxj9twO uUAlTfHCr69EG

[Fireball]

Knicks just beat the Wizards in DC. They are a tricky team tbh.

Melo had 36 points and looks healthy. He always kills us

we'll need some kind of good night to beat them IMO

absolutely agree ... and I absolutely expect a loss if Pop follows my suggestion

[Fireball]

Timmy has a decent shot at reaching top 10 if he stays healthy this season. Would love to see him pass Shaq when all is said and done but that's probably asking too much.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEdPhRa0k_A

[BillMc]

Am I the only one who noticed that the body language of the team seemed poor this game? Very few smiles, less than usual high fives. Group as a whole seemed tired. You'd have thought it was some horrible slog through the midseason like a late January game or so.

[DarrinS]

Am I the only one who noticed that the body language of the team seemed poor this game? Very few smiles, less than usual high fives. Group as a whole seemed tired. You'd have thought it was some horrible slog through the midseason like a late January game or so.

Sunday afternoon game, tbh.

[BillMc]

Sunday afternoon game, tbh.

Yeah, that could be it.

[pgardn]

Yeah, that could be it.

When do you sleep Bill?

Do you do a bit of scheduling around the games?

And, how did you become a Spurs fan?

This actually needs a thread. Our most graceful, ardent fans need recognition IMO. You are not a SA born/ raised guy like me so curiosity strikes...

[BillMc]

When do you sleep Bill?

Do you do a bit of scheduling around the games?

And, how did you become a Spurs fan?

This actually needs a thread. Our most graceful, ardent fans need recognition IMO. You are not a SA born/ raised guy like me so curiosity strikes...

My sleep has been very intermittent lately, and must confess, I get online too often as I'm procrastinating on my next project. In general, as I am in Riga, I force myself to stay up for east coast games, and conversely, go to sleep early and get up at 5-6 am to catch west coast games. It's hard on my productivity. I swore that this year, I'd only watch 1 Spurs game a week until the playoffs, but so far I haven't missed a game (including preseason and summer league). :lol I'm an addict, I think!

I grew up in Nevada, and have never even been to San Antonio! But my family is both military and from Virginia, so they followed Robinson a lot, and I started rooting for the Spurs when they drafted David. I became even more hardcore when we drafted Timmy as like him I was a competitive swimmer (swam Division I), big video game and D&D geek (I used to work for EA), so I thought it was cool to have a great player with similar interests to mine. My dad also went to the Air Force Academy (though not at the same time as Pop). So that cemented things further. Now, living in Europe it was really cool when we had the Foreign Legion!

Being from Vegas, you pretty much have to pick your sports team, as we don't have major pro teams in the area (except the Runnin' Rebels in the Tark days! :lol ) For example, even though I root for the Spurs, my football team is the Miami Dolphins. (Lived in Miami for 3 years post college.) Most Vegas area people end up fans of California teams, so when we swept the Lakers in '99, I was pretty much set as an anti-Laker, hardcore Spurs fan for life. Too much fun mocking my Laker-loving friends.

Cheers man!:toast

[apalisoc_9]

My sleep has been very intermittent lately, and must confess, I get online too often as I'm procrastinating on my next project. In general, as I am in Riga, I force myself to stay up for east coast games, and conversely, go to sleep early and get up at 5-6 am to catch west coast games. It's hard on my productivity. I swore that this year, I'd only watch 1 Spurs game a week until the playoffs, but so far I haven't missed a game (including preseason and summer league). :lol I'm an addict, I think!

I grew up in Nevada, and have never even been to San Antonio! But my family is both military and from Virginia, so they followed Robinson a lot, and I started rooting for the Spurs when they drafted David. I became even more hardcore when we drafted Timmy as like him I was a competitive swimmer (swam Division I), big video game and D&D geek (I used to work for EA), so I thought it was cool to have a great player with similar interests to mine. My dad also went to the Air Force Academy (though not at the same time as Pop). So that cemented things further. Now, living in Europe it was really cool when we had the Foreign Legion!

Being from Vegas, you pretty much have to pick your sports team, as we don't have major pro teams in the area (except the Runnin' Rebels in the Tark days! :lol ) For example, even though I root for the Spurs, my football team is the Miami Dolphins. (Lived in Miami for 3 years post college.) Most Vegas area people end up fans of California teams, so when we swept the Lakers in '99, I was pretty much set as an anti-Laker, hardcore Spurs fan for life. Too much fun mocking my Laker-loving friends.

Cheers man!:toast

Just get league pass and watch the replay. Im on CT and i still miss games live and watch them on league pass on replay...you are fucking up your health and that os not good for you and the people around you.

[BillMc]

Just get league pass and watch the replay. Im on CT and i still miss games live and watch them on league pass on replay...you are fucking up your health and that os not good for you and the people around you.

I have ILP, but don't want to risk finding out the score before I watch the game. Yeah, its silly, but well...I said I was an addict. :lol

[kobyz]

uncharacteristic by pop to succeed not dropping this game at the end after leading most of the time...

[Spur|n|Austin]

uncharacteristic by pop to succeed not dropping this game at the end after leading most of the time...

Characteristic emo post from you though

[Fireball]

I have ILP, but don't want to risk finding out the score before I watch the game. Yeah, its silly, but well...I said I was an addict. :lol

I always try to sleep a little before the game ... but I am also this kind of addict who does not even need an alarm clock to wake up right around game time. This team really needs to gel faster so I am more calm again and can get more sleep tbh

[kobyz]

True bomb post from you though

Fify

[From Downtown]

I always try to sleep a little before the game ... but I am also this kind of addict who does not even need an alarm clock to wake up right around game time. This team really needs to gel faster so I am more calm again and can get more sleep tbh
You two are pretty lucky,I'd love to watch all the Spurs game live,but I've got school in the morning

[BillMc]

I always try to sleep a little before the game ... but I am also this kind of addict who does not even need an alarm clock to wake up right around game time. This team really needs to gel faster so I am more calm again and can get more sleep tbh

Yes me too. I don't want the stress of the "process" of integrating pieces. It's hard on the nerves!:lol

[kobyz]

uncharacteristic by pop to succeed not dropping this game at the end after leading most of the time...


True bomb post from you

We should say thanks that at least we got that one and against the knicks, we were lucky that against those scrubs the soft pussy coach succeed somehow not to fucked up it...