Game Thread: Spurs vs Wizards -- Wed. (12/16) - 7:30PM CST (3:30AM Riga Time)

[SupremeGuy]

677321850775404544Oh shit, Stan fucking Lee is a Spurs fan or just for comic or whatever night?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

also, that Neal/Green foul should have been a non-shooting foul

[pgardn]

Washington has been pushing the ball up with good success all night.
Smart move.

[Russo21]

haha I love how John Wall was backing down Tony, Tony fell to the ground and all of a sudden Leonard appeared in front of Wall. John Wall had a look on his face like 'oh shit' and quickly passed the ball out lol. Leonard putting the fear in the eyes of the opponent on both ends

[Johnny RIngo]

24 points on 12 shots - Leonard
10 points on 12 shots - Parker

Crazy efficient game for Kawhi

[EVAY]

I think Tony has generally payed good D this game. He has done a terrible job of getting LMA involved, and he has been guilty of dribble, dribble, dribble several times. Overall not a bad game, though.

I agree with this in general. I thought for a bit in the second quarter Parker started trying to instill some juice into the offense and thus got really aggressive with his own shot. LMA has to decide to be more aggressive as well.. Leonard occasionally just decides to get aggressive and it always pays off for us.

LMA actually just shot kind of poorly in the first half.

[LakerHater]

No Manu!

[SAGirl]

Can I say Kawhi is my favorite player without getting the "player Stan?" He's having a great game.
You are allowed to have favorites...
of course.
So long as you don't loudly hate on others I would not call you a "stan"

[Russo21]

It's Boban time!

[TheDoctor]

Sloppy passes

[spursistan]

some really bad shots by Tony tonight

[pgardn]

It's Boban time!

[HI-FI]

Thank God Parker is out.

[313]

Boban time :hat

Looks like Kawhi's going to sit the fourth after Boban blows it open

[playbonner15]

LOL Boban cant get in

[loveforthegame]

Manuuuuuu!

[beirmeistr]

manu!

[ElNono]

clutch!

[r0drig0lac]

Manuuuuuuuuuu!!!!

[Johnny RIngo]

Manu!!

[EVAY]

Manuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!

[LakerHater]

MANUUU!

[sasaint]

Thank you, Manu, for ending the bleeding.

[pgardn]

Horrible time management by Wiz.

Manu makes them pay.

[Johnny RIngo]

some really bad shots by Tony tonight

definitely in playoff mode tbh

[Fireball]

Manu fucking Ginobili ...

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Manu can still make that end of quarter 3 :toast

[Mel_13]

Manu freakin' Ginobili.

[SAGirl]

Can I say Kawhi is my favorite player without getting the "player Stan?" He's having a great game.


haha I love how John Wall was backing down Tony, Tony fell to the ground and all of a sudden Leonard appeared in front of Wall. John Wall had a look on his face like 'oh shit' and quickly passed the ball out lol. Leonard putting the fear in the eyes of the opponent on both ends
Love him!
:cheer:cheer:cheer

[pgardn]

some really bad shots by Tony tonight

Yep.

He needs Timmy.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

The main issue has been the Spurs haven't been able to take the Zards out of their offensive comfort zone. Need to foil some of those screen plays and disallow the 10 foot jumpers that they aren't missing tonight. Make them play isoball and wind the shot clock.

[SpurPadre]

Told you all we'd pull away. The players didn't even have to take their shoes off when Neal came in the game.

[ironman2886]

Boban better get a big chunk of minutes in the 4th. This is fucking ridiculous. The Spurs back up center can't get good minutes in a game that Duncan is out? Pop, :bang

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Andershit being selfish

[LakerHater]

Fuckin Anderson!

[Johnny RIngo]

would love to see them keep the Wiz under 90

[r0drig0lac]

Rubio with 9/10/12/8 wow

[beirmeistr]

what a pass

[TheGreatYacht]

Stupid play Kyle. Get Simmons in

[Kawhitstorm]

Fuckin' Slowmo, Boban was running through the lane for a hammer dunk:bang

[Gametight]

Holy shit what a pass 0.o

[313]

Boban is a monster :lol

[steeledl]

lol my nigga boban needs to get them ears lowered.

[Kawhitstorm]

Boban abusing Blair:lol

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Boban confirmed better than Hasheem Thabeet.

[james evans]

i think pop put Boban in just to humiliate Blair.

[SAGirl]

Boban is just spectacular!
I hope he earns a spot TBH.

[313]

Rubio with 9/10/12/8 wow
Is the game over?

[ironman2886]

You still need to jump 6 inches Boban. ��

[Kawhitstorm]

Rubio with 9/10/12/8 wow

Except he was 3 for 10:lol

[dabom]

Blair can't even touch the ball on the rebound. :lmao

[bdictjames]

So someone answer this: Are the Wizards the team with the most ex-Spurs? I believe they have 4.. Neal, Blair, Temple, and Gooden.

[steeledl]

Please retire ka .

[sasaint]

Great pass by Boban to Patty.

[SpursIndonesia]

Boban with the Shaq Pass. :tu

[james evans]

will boban make the all rookie 2nd team?

[FkLA]

Boban is legit. I used to think he was too slow for the NBA but the man can play tbh.

[r0drig0lac]

Is the game over?

yep

[Johnny RIngo]

Rubio with 9/10/12/8 wow

Very close. Only 4 recorded quadruple doubles in history. DRob the last to do it in '94. Timmy almost had one in the 2003 Finals

[SpurPadre]

Boban close to a double double!

[Kawhitstorm]

The Boban/Patty two man game aka "Of Mice & men"

[Fireball]

Boban is a rotation player ... time for Pop to put Bonner in street clothes regularly

[Johnny RIngo]

Diaw in and out

[LakerHater]

Is that steal #5 for the Hand?

[Box]

Boban out there guarding Wall like he's Kawhi!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Still giving up too many open shots


Not setting up Boban right, either

[james evans]

Very close. Only 4 recorded quadruple doubles in history. DRob the last to do it in '94. Timmy almost had one in the 2003 Finals
yep, one of the greatest finals performances of all time. 2 blocks from a quadruple double

[TheDoctor]

Wow, Wall couldn't xover Boban, amazing composure and feet speed. Im impressed.

[loveforthegame]

Is that steal #5 for the Hand?

Diaw got the credit.

[ironman2886]

Boban impressing defending the perimeter. Wow.

[Silver&Black]

Okay....what happened? It was a 3 point game...now I come back and we're up by 20.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Boban is a rotation player ... time for Pop to put D-Worst in street clothes regularly

fify. Bonbon is useful in a few situations, e.g. against Ibaka

[sasaint]

The Boban/Patty two man game aka "Of Mice & men"

:toast The Steinbeck Bros.

[LakerHater]

he scored and then didn't get back on defense. net zero points
Hes doin ok, he aint an All Star but hes doin ok

[EVAY]

Boban is a rotation player ...

I agree.

[pgardn]

They are even getting successful pushes off our makes.
We gotta get back.
Duncan is very good at getting back even at his advanced age. Jeeezzz...

Boban is fun to watch even when he screws up.

[LakerHater]

Fuck was boban thinkin??

[sasaint]

Okay....what happened? It was a 3 point game...now I come back and we're up by 20.

You should step away more often. Remember that when we play GS.

[steeledl]

lol wow that hand

[Fireball]

that was nasty :wow

[Silver&Black]

You should step away more often. Remember that when we play GS.

I'll keep that in mind....anything for the team.

[LakerHater]

Palmed that ball outta there!

[HI-FI]

:wow Kawhi just scooped that shit out.

refs still getting orders from Stern.

[313]

If Kawhi was as athletic as Oubre :wow

[Fireball]

Kawhi with the glue hands

[RD2191]

Okay....what happened? It was a 3 point game...now I come back and we're up by 20.
Kawhi happened

[TheGreatYacht]

Not surprised Kyle's guy is going off lmao

[pgardn]

Fuck was boban thinkin??

He is so big when he moves in one direction he can't stop.

Inertia*motion = big mo

[ironman2886]

Gortat finally misses a jumper.

[sasaint]

:wow Kawhi just scooped that shit out.

refs still getting orders from Stern.

I want to see a photo of Kawhi and Boban matching klaw and paw.

[loveforthegame]

That block!!

[r0drig0lac]

dat block

[HI-FI]

SAGirl just wetted her panties

[Box]

Revised recipe to beat GSW: let Boban guard the wings and use Leonard to guard the paint.

[SAGirl]

Kyle block for the haterzzzz

[DAF86]

That block by Kyle was nasty.

[SinceWeDraftedDROB]

I can't wait to watch Draymond Green try to play center against this team.

[steeledl]

Alright let's focus on keeping our point differential up now. Not to be greedy and shit.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Why did Pop put D-WORST back in for Boban? :bang great motivational coach, overrated at game management. Turd Towers in the game = buffet line to the rim for Zards :bang

[Fireball]

SAGirl just wetted her panties :lol

[pgardn]

Good timing by Anderson.

[ceperez]

Revised recipe to beat GSW: let Boban guard the wings and use Leonard to guard the paint.

Hmmm......

[steeledl]

I will get you a beer order me captain and sprite with lime

[UNT Eagles 2016]

SAGirl just wetted her panties

:lmao


Simmons could have done that too, and he doesn't dribble away the shot clock tbh

[sasaint]

Kawhi with the glue hands

I told another poster that I want to see a photo of Kawhi and Boban matching klaw and paw.

[Box]

I can't wait to watch Draymond Green try to play center against this team.

I think Warrior fans will feel how we did when we had a 6'6 / 6'7 starting "center."

[Ron Swanson]

LMA!

[Silver&Black]

An alley oop? What year is this?

[LakerHater]

WooW!!

[ceperez]

Manu to Aldridge.... unstoppable.

[Shastafarian]

Why did Pop put D-WORST back in for Boban? :bang great motivational coach, overrated at game management. Turd Towers in the game = buffet line to the rim for Zards :bang

Been following this game thread. I'm curious about one thing. In real life do people tell you to shut the fuck up a lot? Maybe there was a class at Princeton about not being such a whiny bitch.

[steeledl]

Got respect for the wiz because they keep fighting even when stomped. Most teams mail it in.

[RD2191]

Been following this game thread. I'm curious about one thing. In real life do people tell you to shut the fuck up a lot? Maybe there was a class at Princeton about not being such a whiny bitch.
Settle down.

[SpursIndonesia]

Fuckin' Slowmo, Boban was running through the lane for a hammer dunk:bang

Yeah, very disappointing stupid play, when your 7'3" 290 lbs center running alongside you on fast break and totally open, you've gotta reward him with the easy dunk.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard's 3 ball is money this season. Wow.

[Box]

Kawhi. Leonard.

[SpurAddict561]

If you don't root for Boban and everything he could end up being for us, you're not black n silver family.

[HI-FI]

party all the time....fucking classic.

[LakerHater]

West w the hockey assist!

[ironman2886]

Kawhi threes looking pretty.

[ceperez]

West can't guard centers.

[james evans]

fuck!! leonard messing up his 3 point %

[Fireball]

Kawhi wanted 30 before getting subbed :lol

[Shastafarian]

Settle down.

Ok Rob Diaz.

[spursistan]

pop subbing too early there

[Fireball]

fuck!! leonard messing up his 3 point %

he made 50% the last minute

[ironman2886]

West can't guard centers.
He can't defend the paint, period.

[100%duncan]

You should step away more often. Remember that when we play GS.
:lol

[RD2191]

Ok Rob Diaz.
:lol

[pgardn]

Been following this game thread. I'm curious about one thing. In real life do people tell you to shut the fuck up a lot? Maybe there was a class at Princeton about not being such a whiny bitch.

...never make it to the end of the season. Blown motor.

[Russo21]

wow 14-0 at home, the best start in history for the spurs at home

[Johnny RIngo]

fuck!! leonard messing up his 3 point %

Nah, his three point percentage is actually going to go UP after tonight. Insane how good he's shooting this year

[SAGirl]

Simmons doing a good job staying with Wall TBH

[playbonner15]

BONNER GONNA GO IN DRY

[r0drig0lac]

Simms!!!

[steeledl]

My nigga just bailed anderson out...... Dude could barely dribble.

[sasaint]

Simmons corner three!

[SAGirl]

Simmons 3!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Simmons for 3... KEEP THEM UNDER 100 :ihit

[DAF86]

The fuck is wrong with Spurs fans this year? I have never seen so many empty seats before. I know it's garbage time now but I'm talking about the entire season.

[Russo21]

LMA is a fantastic rebounder and defender. It's just that his offense has been so good for a decade that people haven't taken notice of it r thought he was inadequate. I am so impressed with his rebounding and defence. The perfect addition to this team who is only going to get better.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Been following this game thread. I'm curious about one thing. In real life do people tell you to shut the fuck up a lot? Maybe there was a class at Princeton about not being such a whiny bitch.

Don't fuck with me! :ihit

[sasaint]

Simmons doing a good job staying with Wall TBH

If you had asked me before the game, I would have said Pop would play Simmons more than Kyle against the Wiz with their athletic backcourt. I'll never get Pop.

[steeledl]

The fuck is wrong is fans this year? I have never seen so many empty seats before. I know it's garbage time now but I'm talking about the entire season.


Winning breeds apathy just like losing doess.

[Shastafarian]

Don't fuck with me! :ihit

:lol

Why not?

[HI-FI]

The fuck is wrong with Spurs fans this year? I have never seen so many empty seats before. I know it's garbage time now but I'm talking about the entire season.
i've noticed as well. shit I need to get down there, go to a few games this season if people ain't appreciating this.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Yeah, very disappointing stupid play, when your 7'3" 290 lbs center running alongside you on fast break and totally open, you've gotta reward him with the easy dunk.

Disclaimer: I am a KA fan. I wet my panties when he made that block.

However, he dropped down a notch not being able to run that break any better than that. It was turrible. That's supposed to be his thing. Passin' dishin point forward. Misses the goliath next to him? A genuine WTF moment.

[steeledl]

Red rocket...:lmao

[HI-FI]

Bonner just nutted gingerjuice in them.

[Shastafarian]

The fuck is wrong with Spurs fans this year? I have never seen so many empty seats before. I know it's garbage time now but I'm talking about the entire season.

The lower bowl has been like that all season. Did Spurs raise ticket prices? If not I'd assume they're corporate seats that go unused.

[james evans]

He can't defend the paint, period.
exactly. He can't and doesn't even try to guard anyone

[SASdynasty!]

Enrique always ignoring Kawhi smh.
Lol, Tony has 10 assists in 25 minutes.

[SAGirl]

If you had asked me before the game, I would have said Pop would play Simmons more than Kyle against the Wiz with their athletic backcourt. I'll never get Pop.
Like I said before, I believe it was a test game for Anderson. He already knows what Simms can do, but if he has to use Kyle in a situation like against this team can he?
You don't know unless you give him a chance.

People keep thinking its Kyle v. Simms and its not. Both guys are ours to keep and have to get both to be better.... to me it was a test for Kyle.

[steeledl]

Lol, Tony has 10 assists in 25 minutes.


Dont let the facts get in the way of his idiocy.

[beirmeistr]

Lol, Tony has 10 assists in 25 minutes.

10 assists-------excellent

[Fireball]

Simmons wanted to do the Larry Bird ...

[lefty20]

Only a 19pt win, Spurs are slipping, tbh.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

:lol

Why not?

I don't want to get banned so I'll leave it at that.

[Lostwingman]

Damn, why'd they have to get hot at the end and ruin our OPPG :(

#GoodTeamProblems

[HI-FI]

Like I said before, I believe it was a test game for Anderson. He already knows what Simms can do, but if he has to use Kyle in a situation like against this team can he?
You don't know unless you give him a chance.

People keep thinking its Kyle v. Simms and its not. Both guys are ours to keep and have to get both to be better.... to me it was a test for Kyle.
i like what I see from your boy Kyle. obviously I wish he was faster but his BBIQ and skills are Spurs material.

[FaM0us Skins]

:flag:

[Fireball]

Damn, why'd they have to get hot at the end and ruin our OPPG :(

#GoodTeamProblems

well, actually it was the beginning that ruined it

[Nathan89]

Damn, why'd they have to get hot at the end and ruin our OPPG :(

#GoodTeamProblems

At least we increased our point differential.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Bonbon made one :toast

[UNT Eagles 2016]

22–5, tbh... 4 back of the Warriors still

[UNT Eagles 2016]

well, actually it was the beginning that ruined it

Truth bomb. still, 81 + 95 / 2 = 88 which is the same as after the Atlanta game

[EVAY]

The fuck is wrong with Spurs fans this year? I have never seen so many empty seats before. I know it's garbage time now but I'm talking about the entire season.

I've noticed that too. Terrible optics.

When we had season tickets I used to notice that lots of the boxes were empty most games. Those are almost all corporate. It used to make me mad to see them unused, and I always wished that the organization would allow regular fans to sit in them if they were still empty by half time.

They did raise prices (always do), but the lower bowl is all sold out for the season, so it is just people not showing up

[sasaint]

Like I said before, I believe it was a test game for Anderson. He already knows what Simms can do, but if he has to use Kyle in a situation like against this team can he?
You don't know unless you give him a chance.

People keep thinking its Kyle v. Simms and its not. Both guys are ours to keep and have to get both to be better.... to me it was a test for Kyle.

I see your perspective, but I can't think any of us, including Pop "knows what Simmons can do." Kyle and Simmons are, indeed, different tools for different situations. I thought this game was the situation that called for Simmons. But testing Kyle is okay, and he had some good moments (and one notably bad one).

[Kawhitstorm]

Damn, why'd they have to get hot at the end and ruin our OPPG :(

#GoodTeamProblems

This was a high paced game so the pts per 100 shouldn't be that bad thus the D-Rtg shouldn't think much of a hit.

The opponent 3 point percentage & FG% actually should drop after this game.

[HI-FI]

agree with EVAY about the optics. FSSW should at least CGI in some bean3rs to the empty seats.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Only a 19pt win, Spurs are slipping, tbh.

Yeah, fucking Pop should not have rested Tim. Fucked up our win differential. Pop should not have subbed in KA before Simmons. Should not have let West play. Boban should have started. Etc. Pop is a dumass.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Let's go SUNS!

[spursistan]

The fuck is wrong with Spurs fans this year? I have never seen so many empty seats before. I know it's garbage time now but I'm talking about the entire season.
fucking pathetic, tbh..these folks are seeing maybe Tim/Manu last ride and yet either they stay at home or inside the arena bars/resturants stuffing their bellies..disgusting sight on TV..we look like that 25-win team whose fans deserted it because they have been sucking for years ..

[SpurPadre]

22–5, tbh... 4 back of the Warriors still
Technically, it's 3 back since we have two more games than them.

[BatManu20]

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[Shastafarian]

I don't want to get banned so I'll leave it at that.

What would get you banned from this place other than posting porn (spoiler: I've never done porn)?

The Tiger isn't amused

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2240/1518839590_4e3e47707a_z.jpg?zz=1

Or is he? Hard to tell. Just looks kinda hungry.

[NASpurs]

agree with EVAY about the optics. FSSW should at least CGI in some bean3rs to the empty seats.

:lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

This was a high paced game so the pts per 100 shouldn't be that bad thus the D-Rtg shouldn't think much of a hit.

The opponent 3 point percentage & FG% actually should drop after this game.

yeah, Spurs did a poor job at taking away the Zards' 1st option shots, especially in the 1st half


The key to getting consistent stops is you have to take the other team out of their comfort zone. Take away their A and B options and make them scramble and eat time off the clock.

[Kawhitstorm]

Fuck was boban thinkin??

Pop has prioritize limiting 3 point attempts thus he was trying to run him off the line but unfortunately it was Boris & not Tim defending the rim:lol

[SpurPadre]

agree with EVAY about the optics. FSSW should at least CGI in some bean3rs to the empty seats.

Hey watch it with the racism.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Technically, it's 3 back since we have two more games than them.
loss column is all that matters between elite teams. Only thing win column is good for is determining draft pick/ping pong ball order

[Lostwingman]

well, actually it was the beginning that ruined it

True but it still would've held if they didn't get those quick scores to go.

[100%duncan]

agree with EVAY about the optics. FSSW should at least CGI in some bean3rs to the empty seats.

:lol

[pgardn]

loss column is all that matters between elite teams. Only thing win column is good for is determining draft pick/ping pong ball order

Stop with your frggn #s

Just watch the games and appreciate the improvement.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Hey watch it with the racism.

I agree...racism...they should CGI in some white people, too. Affirmative action for the win!

[spursistan]

Suns are holding their own vs the Warriors..

[BatManu20]

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[UNT Eagles 2016]

Stop with your frggn #s

Just watch the games and appreciate the improvement.
I'm just pissed because I know we'll lose the West if we have to go through BOTH OKC and GSW, with the latter being without HCA. I think we lose to OKC even with HCA, tbh, their double headed elite isoball is tailor made for the playoffs

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[Mugen]

agree with EVAY about the optics. FSSW should at least CGI in some bean3rs to the empty seats.

crofl

[UNT Eagles 2016]

More Boban, less D-Worst

[UNT Eagles 2016]

:lol AT&T Center Spurs fans already chanting "Beat L.A." two days before the game

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

I see your perspective, but I can't think any of us, including Pop "knows what Simmons can do." Kyle and Simmons are, indeed, different tools for different situations. I thought this game was the situation that called for Simmons. But testing Kyle is okay, and he had some good moments (and one notably bad one).
I personally saw several transition opportunities, that I know for sure if Simms had played, he would have had at least a couple of easy transition buckets, highlight reel material.

While fans are concerned this was not the game for Kyle bc of the fast breaks, I thought it was exactly the kind of game that you want to throw him into, if you want to see whether he can play or not. If he had failed this, maybe it was dleague assignment for him after this game again. We don't know Pop's mind, but he's always had the end game in mind, and for Kyle I think its development.

I was as surprised as everyone to see Pop go to Kyle, and moreover to see him not benched for mistakes of over-aggression. Pop gave a lot of license to Simmons earlier and let him play through mistakes some. Not Kyle, so for all we know, he was just giving the same chance he gave Simmons to play through mistakes and pitted him against a tough athletic team.

He held his own well enough. There were several mistakes, but he was a net positive. So was Simmons when he played. He wasn't a perfect guy, but he was a net positive overall.

That is all that matters.

For all we know, we are going to be seeing Pop go back and forth between them at least during this part of the season because they are both being developed.

Before anyone jumps on me, I do believe Simmons is a better fit for the bench as it is right now. His athleticism and easy baskets in transition make him a better fit. But the other guy should be developed as well, or sent to the dleague to play. If he can hold his own in the NBA then you have to wonder whether dleague will help him get better at all then.

The other untalked about aspect, maybe a trade is being talked about.

I doubt it, but its not impossible.

[BatManu20]

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[LakerHater]

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[UNT Eagles 2016]

I personally saw several transition opportunities, that I know for sure if Simms had played, he would have had at least a couple of easy transition buckets, highlight reel material.

While fans are concerned this was not the game for Kyle bc of the fast breaks, I thought it was exactly the kind of game that you want to throw him into, if you want to see whether he can play or not. If he had failed this, maybe it was dleague assignment for him after this game again. We don't know Pop's mind, but he's always had the end game in mind, and for Kyle I think its development.

I was as surprised as everyone to see Pop go to Kyle, and moreover to see him not benched for mistakes of over-aggression. Pop gave a lot of license to Simmons earlier and let him play through mistakes some. Not Kyle, so for all we know, he was just giving the same chance he gave Simmons to play through mistakes and pitted him against a tough athletic team.

He held his own well enough. There were several mistakes, but he was a net positive. So was Simmons when he played. He wasn't a perfect guy, but he was a net positive overall.

That is all that matters.

For all we know, we are going to be seeing Pop go back and forth between them at least during this part of the season because they are both being developed.

Before anyone jumps on me, I do believe Simmons is a better fit for the bench as it is right now. His athleticism and easy baskets in transition make him a better fit. But the other guy should be developed as well, or sent to the dleague to play. If he can hold his own in the NBA then you have to wonder whether dleague will help him get better at all then.

The other untalked about aspect, maybe a trade is being talked about.

I doubt it, but its not impossible.
will you be the other team's fan in that case?

[SpurPadre]

Teletubby taking a shit on the Dubs.

[BatManu20]

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[sasaint]

I personally saw several transition opportunities, that I know for sure if Simms had played, he would have had at least a couple of easy transition buckets, highlight reel material.

While fans are concerned this was not the game for Kyle bc of the fast breaks, I thought it was exactly the kind of game that you want to throw him into, if you want to see whether he can play or not. If he had failed this, maybe it was dleague assignment for him after this game again. We don't know Pop's mind, but he's always had the end game in mind, and for Kyle I think its development.

I was as surprised as everyone to see Pop go to Kyle, and moreover to see him not benched for mistakes of over-aggression. Pop gave a lot of license to Simmons earlier and let him play through mistakes some. Not Kyle, so for all we know, he was just giving the same chance he gave Simmons to play through mistakes and pitted him against a tough athletic team.

He held his own well enough. There were several mistakes, but he was a net positive. So was Simmons when he played. He wasn't a perfect guy, but he was a net positive overall.

That is all that matters.

For all we know, we are going to be seeing Pop go back and forth between them at least during this part of the season because they are both being developed.

Before anyone jumps on me, I do believe Simmons is a better fit for the bench as it is right now. His athleticism and easy baskets in transition make him a better fit. But the other guy should be developed as well, or sent to the dleague to play. If he can hold his own in the NBA then you have to wonder whether dleague will help him get better at all then.

The other untalked about aspect, maybe a trade is being talked about.

I doubt it, but its not impossible.

We can have a side bet on any trade. We have a pat hand. Pop will develop the guys we have. In fact, I think it such a novel experience for him that he is groovin' on it.

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[r0drig0lac]

I'm just pissed because I know we'll lose the West if we have to go through BOTH OKC and GSW, with the latter being without HCA. I think we lose to OKC even with HCA, tbh, their double headed elite isoball is tailor made for the playoffs

without Harden okc has no chance against San Antonio

[pgardn]

I'm just pissed because I know we'll lose the West if we have to go through BOTH OKC and GSW, with the latter being without HCA. I think we lose to OKC even with HCA, tbh, their double headed elite isoball is tailor made for the playoffs

So how many NBA championships has it yielded?

The very best we can do is enter the playoffs healthy. We won, everyone appears ok.
We are getting better. OKC double head has been cut off due to fragile bodies on great athletes.

Long way to go, to much random crap we can't predict. Did you think we would start this well? I didn't.

[HI-FI]

Hey watch it with the racism.
i use the term in a good natured way. aren't you always going off on Bonner's genetic background?

[BillMc]

Victory!!:flag:

[SpurPadre]

i use the term in a good natured way. aren't you always going off on Bonner's genetic background?

That's different. I don't think Bonner is human and I make fun of his hair color. The term you use is akin to the n word to me.

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[HI-FI]

That's different. I don't think Bonner is human and I make fun of his hair color. The term you use is akin to the n word to me.
Why is Bonner not human?

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[NASpurs]

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:lol what an asshole, bullying the ball boys like that

[playbonner15]

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[Mel_13]

I've noticed that too. Terrible optics.

When we had season tickets I used to notice that lots of the boxes were empty most games. Those are almost all corporate. It used to make me mad to see them unused, and I always wished that the organization would allow regular fans to sit in them if they were still empty by half time.

They did raise prices (always do), but the lower bowl is all sold out for the season, so it is just people not showing up

There were plenty of no shows tonight, but not nearly as many as it appears on TV. They did a great job with the renovation in creating places to be comfortable, and get separated from your money, other than your seat. The concourses, bars, and concession areas are full of people throughout the game. Why people pay good money to go to a basketball game and not watch the game is beyond me, but it's true. It's always been true, but there's more of it this season than I've seen in the last 12 years, and I've attended about 95% of all home games in that time.

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:lol what an asshole, bullying the ball boys like that

:lol in his defense, he spends a lot of time around those dudes. Prob knows him pretty well.

[TXstbobcat]

Fun game tonight!! Sad that Timmy didn't play but I got to see him play on Monday and should get to see him play against the Clippers before I leave San Antonio.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

So how many NBA championships has it yielded?

The very best we can do is enter the playoffs healthy. We won, everyone appears ok.
We are getting better. OKC double head has been cut off due to fragile bodies on great athletes.

Long way to go, to much random crap we can't predict. Did you think we would start this well? I didn't.
Yes. But I didn't expect the Dubs to start this well...


As for the how many championships argument, they've only had 1 other legit shot besides the year they ran into a buzzsaw in Miami (Lebron was determined not to lose that year yet again). That was in 2014, and they would have won it had they gotten past the Spurs. Ibaka being absent the first two games really hurt them, and even then the Spurs were very fortunate the series didn't go to 7.


Westbrook was out in 2013, and Durant was out last year.

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[BillMc]

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Hats off to Timmy once again! :)

[ceperez]

This play with Manu and Patty is off the charts in terms of coordination:

https://streamable.com/xqjw

[ceperez]

Kawhi Leonard 4/7 from 3 point line.... I don't think that is even fair.

[GSH]

There were plenty of no shows tonight, but not nearly as many as it appears on TV. They did a great job with the renovation in creating places to be comfortable, and get separated from your money, other than your seat. The concourses, bars, and concession areas are full of people throughout the game. Why people pay good money to go to a basketball game and not watch the game is beyond me, but it's true. It's always been true, but there's more of it this season than I've seen in the last 12 years, and I've attended about 95% of all home games in that time.

That's an interesting observation, from someone who was actually there. Since moving down to the water, I'm not getting to as many games and haven't been this season yet. Lots of people wondering why "all the empty seats". So at least part of it is from people just being out of their seats during the game? I'm with you - I can understand someone having to go to the bathroom, but it always amazes me when they're just shopping. Just like the people who always leave early in the fourth quarter, to beat the traffic.

[GSH]

Yes. But I didn't expect the Dubs to start this well...

As for the how many championships argument, they've only had 1 other legit shot besides the year they ran into a buzzsaw in Miami (Lebron was determined not to lose that year yet again). That was in 2014, and they would have won it had they gotten past the Spurs. Ibaka being absent the first two games really hurt them, and even then the Spurs were very fortunate the series didn't go to 7.

Westbrook was out in 2013, and Durant was out last year.


Before this season started - even after it started - most people expected that it would take a while for the Spurs to incorporate Aldridge into the starting lineup, and to integrate some of the other new guys into the blitzkrieg second unit. I could go back and pull threads, but the general thought was that the Spurs would struggle somewhat early. I don't think anyone thought that would mean a 22-5 start and a 14-0 home record. The fact is, 90% of the people here would be ecstatic with this start if the Spurs had the best record. They've let the Warrior's start make them all crazy-like.

If we get to start playing what-ifs with the playoffs, there are a few seasons I'd like to re-write. Heh... I remember one playoffs when the Laker fans convinced themselves that the reason the Spurs were able to knock them out was that Rick Fox was injured. :lol You play the cards you're dealt, and OKC hasn't gotten it done. Maybe they wear out their super-stars because they can't afford to pay enough other quality players.

[ceperez]

Before this season started - even after it started - most people expected that it would take a while for the Spurs to incorporate Aldridge into the starting lineup, and to integrate some of the other new guys into the blitzkrieg second unit. I could go back and pull threads, but the general thought was that the Spurs would struggle somewhat early. I don't think anyone thought that would mean a 22-5 start and a 14-0 home record. The fact is, 90% of the people here would be ecstatic with this start if the Spurs had the best record. They've let the Warrior's start make them all crazy-like.

If we get to start playing what-ifs with the playoffs, there are a few seasons I'd like to re-write. Heh... I remember one playoffs when the Laker fans convinced themselves that the reason the Spurs were able to knock them out was that Rick Fox was injured. :lol You play the cards you're dealt, and OKC hasn't gotten it done. Maybe they wear out their super-stars because they can't afford to pay enough other quality players.

Honestly, the current records of both Spurs and GSW are over-rated. Both teams had relatively easy schedules. Look at Spurs, they are 0-3 against top teams: OKC, Bulls, Raptors. Who have they beaten that's playoff bound? Mavs and Mephis? That's it, everyone else are lottery teams. Yeah... Hawks are playing very badly lately.

[bic50]

Honestly, the current records of both Spurs and GSW are over-rated. Both teams had relatively easy schedules. Look at Spurs, they are 0-3 against top teams: OKC, Bulls, Raptors. Who have they beaten that's playoff bound? Mavs and Mephis? That's it, everyone else are lottery teams. Yeah... Hawks are playing very badly lately.

Records for both spurs and gsw are anything but overrated. Both are clearly 2 of the top teams in the league and legit contenders regardless of schedule.
The losses to bulls, okc, raptors were even very close and winnable games. Okc is still a threat and we should not look past them, but I expect by March the spurs (barring any injuires) to be playing even better.

[GSH]

Honestly, the current records of both Spurs and GSW are over-rated. Both teams had relatively easy schedules. Look at Spurs, they are 0-3 against top teams: OKC, Bulls, Raptors. Who have they beaten that's playoff bound? Mavs and Mephis? That's it, everyone else are lottery teams. Yeah... Hawks are playing very badly lately.

Three of the Spurs' losses were the second night of B2B's, on the road. OKC loss was the first game of the season. They all count, but those are the games that teams lose. I don't think they discount all the other wins.

I keep hearing about the Spurs and Warriors weak schedule. Just out of curiosity, which teams do you think have had tough schedules? Here's a hint - look for teams that have had to play the Spurs and the Warriors.

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[UNT Eagles 2016]

Before this season started - even after it started - most people expected that it would take a while for the Spurs to incorporate Aldridge into the starting lineup, and to integrate some of the other new guys into the blitzkrieg second unit. I could go back and pull threads, but the general thought was that the Spurs would struggle somewhat early. I don't think anyone thought that would mean a 22-5 start and a 14-0 home record. The fact is, 90% of the people here would be ecstatic with this start if the Spurs had the best record. They've let the Warrior's start make them all crazy-like.

If we get to start playing what-ifs with the playoffs, there are a few seasons I'd like to re-write. Heh... I remember one playoffs when the Laker fans convinced themselves that the reason the Spurs were able to knock them out was that Rick Fox was injured. :lol You play the cards you're dealt, and OKC hasn't gotten it done. Maybe they wear out their super-stars because they can't afford to pay enough other quality players.

True, just like winning the NFC East with a 7–9 record or a 12–4 record doesn't matter, you still won the NFC East. I'm less interested in the 22–5 record as I am that we're the lowly second seed. Worried the Warriors are even going to lose five games. Technically, Spurs still control own destiny since we play them 4 times and we're 4 games behind, but I don't see us sweeping them in the RS series though 3 out of 4 is a decent possibility.

[Uriel]

Good timeout by Doc tbh

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[RD2191]

Good timeout by Doc tbh
Wrong thread, clown.

[Uriel]

Porker shitting on SpursTalk :lmao

[Budkin]

Such a satisfying win! Got damn!