Game Thread #9: Sixers @ Spurs 7:30 p.m. CST (5:30 p.m. PST)

[SpurPadre]

I know Spurs fans don't revere Brett like they do Bud, but he was also a quality assistant coach as a Spur so this could be closer than we'd expect, especially if we go without Kawhi and Manu. Should be a breakthrough game for LMA without Kawhi, though and we'll win regardless. Go Spurs, Go!

[apalisoc_9]

Questionable is almost always a 30-70 thing with the spurs. I wouldnt count out Ginobili or Kawhi just yet.

[spursistan]

i think Manu is sure going to sit..5 days rest between games to give him an little breather early in the season won't hurt..no better time to do it .

[SpurPadre]

Fuck, forgot to put the date of the game, smh. My bad. Now, we'll win by just 10 instead of 20.

[TXstbobcat]

Don't forget 3:30 Riga time for BillMc. :flag:

[BillMc]

Don't forget 3:30 Riga time for BillMc. :flag:

Cheers man!:bobo

[Mikeanaro]

:flag: GO SPURS GO RIGI TIME NIGGIS!

[BillMc]

:flag: GO SPURS GO RIGI TIME NIGGIS!
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[Fireball]

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[Horry Hipcheck]

LMA for 35+ if Kawhi sits.

[lilbthebasedgod]

what's with these guys forgetting riga time smh

[100%duncan]

Spurs win via lma gamewinner

[daledondale]

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[Cklbmk]

What can Kawhi do against the sixers that Kyle Anderson can't?

Why waste Kawhis minutes on some garbage team. Its a limted essence and should be treated as such. Pop is doing his per game averages a favor anyway since he'd only play 12 min. Kawhi4MVP

[Fireball]

I do not know if Anderson is the answer against a team that only exists of young athletic freaks ...

[Canyonero]

Triple-double for LMA

[beirmeistr]

I know Spurs fans don't revere Brett like they do Bud, but he was also a quality assistant coach as a Spur so this could be closer than we'd expect, especially if we go without Kawhi and Manu. Should be a breakthrough game for LMA without Kawhi, though and we'll win regardless. Go Spurs, Go!
did you mean rest for manu or is he hurting?

[loveforthegame]

Stay healthy. Stay focused. Get the win.

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[Fireball]

I could see Manu being hurt a little bit ... there was one situation where his leg collided with Plumlee ... after that he limped a little but played on

[kaji157]

Manu should not play -period.
Dress him if you want, but do not let him play unless is absolutelly necesary. Or if we are taking this game as a practice of some new plays.
Other than that, sit him.

[BatManu20]

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[apalisoc_9]

Any news on kawhi or manu yet

[From Downtown]

INJURY REPORT: Manu Ginobili (adductor strain) and Kawhi Leonard (upper respiratory infection) are both out for tonight’s Spurs-Sixers game.

[spursistan]

INJURY REPORT: Manu Ginobili (adductor strain) and Kawhi Leonard (upper respiratory infection) are both out for tonight’s Spurs-Sixers game.
hope nothing is serious and this is REST thing..

[DesignatedT]

Lol

[TheGreatYacht]

MVParker dropping 50

[Silver&Black]

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

[SPURt]

INJURY REPORT: Manu Ginobili (adductor strain) and Kawhi Leonard (upper respiratory infection) are both out for tonight’s Spurs-Sixers game.
I hope Kawhi's injury isn't Pop's loose description of bruised ribs from that fall

[UNT Eagles 2016]

if the Sixers get their first win of the season on the Spurs' home court after dropping the first 9, I'm done

[UNT Eagles 2016]

I hope Kawhi's injury isn't Pop's loose description of bruised ribs from that fall
nah, colds have been going around.... dude needs to pop a few azithromycin and he'll be fine in a day or two.

[Robz4000]

Pop trying to do Brown a solid imo

[loveforthegame]

Has Simmons been recalled?

I'd rather Leonard and Manu be rested for Portland on Monday than going through the motions tonight against Philly.

Hopefully Anderson steps up and Butler continues to do his thing. McCullum should get some burn too.

[r0drig0lac]

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[ChumpDumper]

Has Simmons been recalled? I'm sure he has. He didn't play in Cedar Park last night.

[HarlemHeat37]

With Manu out, Anderson will have a shot to play with the ball in his hands vs. the worst team in the NBA..nice game for him to showcase his skills, hopefully..

[Robz4000]

With Manu out, Anderson will have a shot to play with the ball in his hands vs. the worst team in the NBA..nice game for him to showcase his skills, hopefully..

I'd argue the Nets and Lakers are worse, but yeah, if Fathead can't produce here then he's got a long way to go.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ya, Lakers are probably worse, but regardless, point stands:lol..

[apalisoc_9]

The sixers are the only team left wihtout a win.would be embarasing if they lose tbh.

[apalisoc_9]

:stirpot::stirpot:Will be good for manu six man aspiration if the spurs lose though

[dweaver99027]

Sixers have absolutely no offensive talent other than Okafor. But they bust their asses on D. Teams that execute well and especially teams who play disciplined defense and rotate well give them fits, even more than usual. Spurs are probably the worst matchup for the Sixers in the league, along with the Warriors. Spurs should win this even with Boban and West playing starter minutes.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Sixers by 76+

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[BillMc]

what's with these guys forgetting riga time smh

Don't know....


Stay healthy. Stay focused. Get the win.

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A little worried that Tony and Boris could be (very understandably) distracted by the events in Paris, and with Manu and Kawhi out, this could be a bit of a trap game.

That said, Spurs by 16...

[TXstbobcat]

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[Horry Hipcheck]

Simmons has indeed been recalled from Austin.

[littlecoyotecoin]

nah, colds have been going around.... dude needs to pop a few azithromycin and he'll be fine in a day or two.

Do you often treat viral conditions with antibiotics?

Now, if you would have suggested he take it for any future chlamydia eye infections, you might make some sense.

[spursistan]

Blazerball night for Aldridge with Kawalpha out..He will be touching it a ton and if this one is close in the 4th he could get his first 30-point game for us..

[apalisoc_9]

The spurs need to use this opportunity to get Danny Green and the three ball in general going..This Parker perfect.opprtunity to play pnr with duncan,lma.and the others

[cd98]

Can't see Simmons playing unless we're up 30. But that's me. I just think he's not that good.

[BillMc]

With Manu out, Anderson will have a shot to play with the ball in his hands vs. the worst team in the NBA..nice game for him to showcase his skills, hopefully..

Agreed. If he can't play against the sixers, who can he play against?

[steeledl]

I do not know if Anderson is the answer against a team that only exists of young athletic freaks ...

Hint: Anderson is never the answer.

[steeledl]

If Leonard and Ginobili aren't playing our best chance is to just feed the ball to Parker and let him do what he does best, create for others or get to the hoop.

[ElNono]

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[apalisoc_9]

Its so hard to wanna watch a game against the sixers :sleep

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[steeledl]

Im pretty excited to watch some of the young talent on the 76ers tbh.

[TXstbobcat]

Slomo getting the start

[spursistan]

please no shitty, WTF loss on team resume to this glorified D league squad. I will take an ugly one-point W and move on

[steeledl]

Really is amazing how dominate Tony and Tim are after all these years.

[sasaint]

Slomo getting the start

Yep, not my choice, but I hope he tears up the Sixers!

[sasaint]

please no shitty, WTF loss on team resume to this glorified D league squad. I will take an ugly one-point W and move on

How many years have they been tanking? Like to see Austin take 'em on.:lol

[RD2191]

Its so hard to wanna watch a game against the sixers :sleep

Tbh

[Hoops Czar]

Yep, not my choice, but I hope he tears up the Sixers!

Did the Spurs have a choice though? A glimpse into the future if the Spurs should lose KL for an extended period of time. I'm not expecting it to be a pretty sight.

[TXstbobcat]

Classy move by the Spurs playing the French anthem.

[SAGirl]

the Paris attacks .. still praying for them.
Boris and Tony we love you.

Like Pop says, life is more than just basketball.

[EVAY]

Classy move by the Spurs playing the French anthem.

my very thought. I am really glad they did that. This is their 9/11. All frenchmen have got to be feeling this, and most of us who care about other humans.

[sasaint]

Classy move by the Spurs playing the French anthem.

Never rooted from r any other team that ALWAYS made me proud to be a fan! Very classy!

[r0drig0lac]

Nerlens Noel would look good in silver and black

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus already making history with our team yea!

[steeledl]

Noel is niceee

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

Nice pass to LMA

[steeledl]

Oh fuck the retard is starting? fuck that.

[steeledl]

Parker is so niceee

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!

[sasaint]

Been looking for a lot of that Duncan/LMA high-low all season.

[DeRozan m8]

"Upper respiratory infection"

His arms fucked :(

[SAGirl]

Well the sixers with all their youth and athleticism should be running in this game, but they are not.

[sasaint]

LaMeh!

[SAGirl]

This has the makings of a low scoring game.

[steeledl]

Tony dominating per usual.

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Tim with the "Welcome to the NBA, Okafor"

[sasaint]

This has the makings of a low scoring game.

I think you are right, but I think we wouldn't mind.

[ace3g]

Just noticed the silver jerseys now have 3 color waistband like they use to have :

http://www.gazettenet.com/csp/mediapool/sites/dt.common.streams.StreamServer.cls?STREAMOID=am1mb nQMVkudRWSYuVPrFc$daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYvQ8Ipbmg3UPsV 76dxmKTSgWCsjLu883Ygn4B49Lvm9bPe2QeMKQdVeZmXF$9l$4 uCZ8QDXhaHEp3rvzXRJFdy0KqPHLoMevcTLo3h8xh70Y6N_U_C ryOsw6FTOdKL_jpQ-&CONTENTTYPE=image/jpeg

instead of solid silver

http://www.playmakeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Matt-Bonner-Tim-Duncan-Manu-Ginobili-Danny-Green-San-Antonio-Spurs-silver-uniforms.jpg

[steeledl]

I'd like to see Anderson break a leg tonight

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!

[steeledl]

Wow Tony

[SAGirl]

Pop calling a play for Anderson. I think Pop doesn't want his passiveness right now.

[steeledl]

Anderson...:lmao

[sasaint]

Man, rebound drill.

[TXstbobcat]

Slomo!!!!!!!

[SAGirl]

Tony lol

[SAGirl]

What a shitty call lol
Okafor already getting star calls

[TheGreatYacht]

MVParker still elite, system hold my nigga back tho

[steeledl]

for fucks sake.... Parker getting these nigga open looks every time and they are bricking.

[sasaint]

Kyle!

[SAGirl]

Anderson block! slow mo

[TXstbobcat]

Okafor is going to be a beast in this league.

[james evans]

damn, anderson may be the worst shooting sf in the league.

[steeledl]

Really hoping Anderson sustains an injury tonight

[Kawhitstorm]

Butler can't buy a 3 to start the season

[ducks]

Damm tp should have 3 more assist

[sasaint]

Interesting big line-up on the floor now.

[steeledl]

Okafor looks like Timmy a little in the face and skin tone.

[TXstbobcat]

Really hoping Anderson sustains an injury tonight

Not cool

[TheGreatYacht]

for fucks sake.... Parker getting these nigga open looks every time and they are bricking.
This, smh

[james evans]

Okafor is going to be a beast in this league.
i wouldn't bet on it. He is from duke. And that duke curse is real. He's a good player, but that duke curse is as real as the curse of the kennedys and von erichs

[SAGirl]

Just noticed the silver jerseys now have 3 color waistband like they use to have :

http://www.gazettenet.com/csp/mediapool/sites/dt.common.streams.StreamServer.cls?STREAMOID=am1mb nQMVkudRWSYuVPrFc$daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYvQ8Ipbmg3UPsV 76dxmKTSgWCsjLu883Ygn4B49Lvm9bPe2QeMKQdVeZmXF$9l$4 uCZ8QDXhaHEp3rvzXRJFdy0KqPHLoMevcTLo3h8xh70Y6N_U_C ryOsw6FTOdKL_jpQ-&CONTENTTYPE=image/jpeg

instead of solid silver

http://www.playmakeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Matt-Bonner-Tim-Duncan-Manu-Ginobili-Danny-Green-San-Antonio-Spurs-silver-uniforms.jpg
Hah!
Nice detail. I like them/

[steeledl]

Damm tp should have 3 more assist

[BillMc]

Damm tp should have 3 more assist

[ducks]

for fucks sake.... Parker getting these nigga open looks every time and they are bricking.

Yeah but his haters will look at his actually assist

[Kawhitstorm]

Okafor is going to be a beast in this league.

He's the black Brook Lopez.

[RD2191]

:sleep

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!!!

[SAGirl]

Truly like these new uniforms... :-)

[Ron Swanson]

Just like they drew it up.

[sasaint]

Overpassing

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!

[SAGirl]

Pop going crazy with this offense in the sidelines lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Sixers offense: Noel isolations:lmao

[steeledl]

Patty has a nice shot but he can't run the offense like Parker can. It gets ugly without Parker on the floor.

[spursistan]

Green shold stop getting fancy with these fastbreak passes..not your Game..

[SAGirl]

Sixers not even running a style that suits the talent they do have at all. They should be aiming to run us out of this gym. Very clearly still tanking.

[james evans]

foul on West, what is new?

[steeledl]

Good shit Green.

[Kawhitstorm]

West is such a hack:lol

[james evans]

we're shooting like shit tonight

[steeledl]

Fuck Green, please remember to shoot.

[TheGreatYacht]

Offense went to shit once MVParker left

Start Cojo, Mills, & McCallum tho

[SAGirl]

What is up with Danny hesitating so much on those shots? He was lucky here.

[steeledl]

We have the worst shooting wings in the league.......

[Arcadian]

Only winning by 8: failed quarter

[james evans]

Offense went to shit once MVParker left

Start Cojo, Mills, & McCallum tho
well ginobli is out too. As well as leonard. But let's forget that

[SAGirl]

Only winning by 8: failed quarter
This is the kind of game where Bonner would score between 15-20 TBH lol

[SPURt]

What a crap quarter shooting wise. Thank goodness for Tony

[Hoops Czar]

So much for Paddy being able to the run the offense.

[sasaint]

Only winning by 8: failed quarter

8 X 4 = 32. Patience.

[steeledl]

well ginobli is out too. As well as leonard. But let's forget that

I like Ginobili.... but to compare him to Parker is silly.

[BillMc]

Is Kawhi in the building? If not maybe there really is a respatory infection.

[Kawhitstorm]

Only winning by 8: failed quarter

Shot 28% but the defense is holding its own

[Mr. Body]

Spurs scored 10 points in three minutes then sucked after that.

[EVAY]

Patty has a nice shot but he can't run the offense like Parker can. It gets ugly without Parker on the floor.

Patty has a beautiful shot but, as so many here have pointed out so often, although Patty may bring the ball up for the second unit, it is Manu who runs the group and the plays. Our offense almost always breaks down when one or either Manu or Tony is missing. We can likely get away with it tonight because we are playing Philly. But it always shows.

I love Patty and I'm thrilled that we got him back. But he is not a pg.

[Kawhitstorm]

Is Kawhi in the building? If not maybe there really is a respatory infection.

Nope, only Manu in a sports jacket

[sasaint]

This is the kind of game where Bonner would score between 15-20 TBH lol

Pre-cell phone Rocket.

[TheGreatYacht]

well ginobli is out too. As well as leonard. But let's forget that
Offense was great when MVParker was playing to start the game. Tf does that have to with anything? Parker makes the team better, a thread has been made before

[sasaint]

Is Kawhi in the building? If not maybe there really is a respatory infection.

Not on the bench.

[BillMc]

Nope, only Manu in a sports jacket

Thanks. I thought it was just a manufactured story for a DNP. But maybe he really's come down with something.

[Kawhitstorm]

Patty has a beautiful shot but, as so many here have pointed out so often, although Patty may bring the ball up for the second unit, it is Manu who runs the group and the plays. Our offense almost always breaks down when one or either Manu or Tony is missing. We can likely get away with it tonight because we are playing Philly. But it always shows.

I love Patty and I'm thrilled that we got him back. But he is not a pg.

Patty only run PnPs otherwise it's Diaw/Manu running the offense

[sasaint]

MAKE A SHOT!

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!

[steeledl]

WOW PARKER

[steeledl]

"I didn't touch him"

[spursparker9]

West can pass :toast

[Arcadian]

8 X 4 = 32. Patience.

Yeah but this is the kind of game where we should start out gunning and completely demoralize the other team by the second quarter so we can treat the second half as a practice game and get playtime for our reserves.

[SAGirl]

D. WEst is having an off night early?

[EVAY]

26 rebs in first quarter? wtf

We are shooting so poorly that if we weren't rebounding that well Philly would be ahead.

[TXstbobcat]

West!!!!!!

[steeledl]

Parker broke down the defense and created that shot tbh. Doesn't show up on the stat sheet.

[SAGirl]

Kyle's D very underrated IMO

[sasaint]

Thought Boris was going coast to coast.

[TheGreatYacht]

McCallum or Simmons time

[spurraider21]

stat-paddy mills needs to stop shooting

[steeledl]

Kyle's D very underrated IMO

Im sure you've had a lot of it.... you would know.

[Hoops Czar]

Keep shooting Paddy.

[Raven]

we're missing everything

[sasaint]

Kyle's D very underrated IMO

You saw that pretty block and save? Sweet.

[spursistan]

can't buy a 3..

[TXstbobcat]

Mavs beating the shit out of the rockets tonight

[Kawhitstorm]

0-7 from 3, the game is going to get ugly for the Sixers when those shots start falling

[steeledl]

McCallum or Simmons time

Both, fuck it.... its the 76ers.... worst case they go on a run and we bring the starters back in

[BillMc]

Not on the bench.

Thanks. Guess its real then...

[Mr. Body]

Kawhi and Manu make this team work.

[TDomination]

Geez we should be up 30 points. We can't make our shots

[ducks]

Kyle's D very underrated IMO

[Kawhitstorm]

Thought Boris was going coast to coast.

Over-passing just like the entire bench:bang

[DeRozan m8]

Thanks. I thought it was just a manufactured story for a DNP. But maybe he really's come down with something.

You're underestimating the intelligence of the Spurs tbh

[sasaint]

Thanks. Guess its real then...

Yeah, I'm hoping. He DID come right back into the game.

[TheGreatYacht]

Both, fuck it.... its the 76ers.... worst case they go on a run and we bring the starters back in
Good point. Tim is already averaging 26mpg, great time management by the staff

[steeledl]

RAY MAC!!!

[ducks]

Kawhi and Manu make this team work.

Manu makes the bench tp has set others up they just miss

[SAGirl]

Ray Ray!!!

[steeledl]

Hollis Thompson using Anderson

[sasaint]

Has Tony just lost his teardrop?

[Kawhitstorm]

Nik Stauskas sucks:lol

[sasaint]

Tony strip!

[ducks]

Spurs' bench starts 1 for 11. Manu effect?

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!

[EVAY]

Losing the size of the lead once again with the Diaw/West front line. Since we can't hit the ocean we need to be able to rebound. Hard to do that with the front line we have out there.

Okay, Duncan is back in. This will help

[sasaint]

DWest needed to shoot!

[TXstbobcat]

West!!!!

[DeRozan m8]

SA Girl must be enjoying this Diaw/West stint

[steeledl]

West has to be ready to shoot. Seems gun shy.

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy and 1!!!!!!!

[SAGirl]

TDDDD up and under spin!

[Arcadian]

:lol 6ers commentator described Anderson as "a poor man's Magic Johnson"...

[bklynspursfan]

You can tell Timmy worked on that with Tiago. Nice little addition to his already full repertoire

[SAGirl]

SA Girl must be enjoying this Diaw/West stint
lol I am trying not to be too whiny about it bc it bothers me when ppl complain about the same thing over and over too.

[TheGreatYacht]

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[Kawhitstorm]

West has to be ready to shoot. Seems gun shy.

He's trying to be unselfish like Diaw

[ducks]

Harden 0-10 tonight

[DeRozan m8]

lol I am trying not to be too whiny about it bc it bothers me when ppl complain about the same thing over and over too.

Its okay, they've picked it back up a bit

[Hoops Czar]

:lol 6ers commentator described Anderson as "a poor man's Magic Johnson"...

They must have caught wind of Spurstalk's scouting report.

[steeledl]

Kobe? Dirk?

[steeledl]

Aldridge a beast..

[TheGreatYacht]

They must have caught wind of Spurstalk's scouting report.
:lol

I remember all the scouts call Ayres a great defensive player with potential

[loveforthegame]

Leonard and Manu who? This team looks awesome without them.

[TXstbobcat]

Ray!!!!!!!!!!

[steeledl]

RAY MACCCCC

[sasaint]

RAY!

[SAGirl]

Ray Ray!!!

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!!!!

[steeledl]

Good D by Aldridge. Hell of a shot by Okafor

[sasaint]

Oak for beats some great LMA D.

[Raven]

gosh okafor is goooooood.

[SAGirl]

Okafor does have a nice shot. He's kind of getting a rhythm here.

[SAGirl]

gosh okafor is goooooood.
How the Lakers passed on him? and Porzingis??? They will regret 4ver.

[sasaint]

Nobody ever questioned Okafor's offense.

[TheGreatYacht]

but did that scrub do it against Ibaka?^

[BillMc]

gosh okafor is goooooood.

Some good bigs entering the league in this year's draft.

[sasaint]

How the Lakers passed on him? and Porzingis??? They will regret 4ver.

Pretty sure they already have buyers remorse.

[steeledl]

Danny is scared to shoot the deep ball.... sad....

[EVAY]

What is going on with this pathetic shooting???

[apalisoc_9]

Cant let a shitty team hang..need to win big

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!

[james evans]

wtf is up with all of this passing up open jumpers?

[spursistan]

blow this shit open..we are setting up ourselves for an embarrassing loss

[emanueldavidginobili]

Danny Green is the most indecisive player in the league.

[loveforthegame]

Good to see Green catching fire.

[Arcadian]

Classic Duncan swim move sighting

[Raven]

Danny Green is the most indecisive player in the league.

is that so? :lol:lol:lol:lol

[sasaint]

Nice recognition by Ray.

[SAGirl]

I really want Danny to shoot, he came off the screen and was open.. then almost a TO.

[Kawhitstorm]

:sleep

[Arcadian]

Really, this is what the spurs are reduced to? Bullshit lobs at the basket?

[SAGirl]

Ray Ray has been good right?

[Ron Swanson]

This is some sloppy basketball.

[Raven]

nice D by oak too

[Kawhitstorm]

Why is Tim isolating against Okafor when LMA is on the court?:lol

[steeledl]

Really hard to look at Ray Mac... i dont even know what it is.

[EVAY]

No Tony, no Manu, no Diaw...nobody to really run our offense. everyone seems so hesitant to shoot it...which is sort of sane since they are so off tonight, but somebody had to take the shot.

[sasaint]

Really, this is what the spurs are reduced to? Bullshit lobs at the basket?
UGLY. And letting them hang, like you said.

[SAGirl]

Yea the offense is bad. I agree with Sean, too much overpassing. Lack of aggression in general except TD and Tony.

[Ron Swanson]

Ohhhhh shit!

[keeferob25]

Spurs playing at a level 4 because they know that's good enough to beat this team. They aren't focused.

[TXstbobcat]

Ray!!!!!

[steeledl]

Ray Mac with the blow by!

[EVAY]

Beautiful shot by McCallum!!

[SAGirl]

RAy!!!

I like Ray