Game Thread: Spurs vs Mavs -- Sun. (1/17) - 6:00PM CST (2:00AM Riga Time)

[BatManu20]

Back at the AT&T Center tonight to take on a 23-18 Mavs team that has lost 5 of their last 10, but is coming off a win in Chicago. Mavs always play us tough so hopefully we don't get off to a slow start again. Everyone is expected to play tonight. Let's get it.


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[Fireball]

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[TheGreatYacht]

Back at the AT&T Center tonight to take on a 23-18 Mavs team that has lost 5 of their last 10, but is coming off a win in Chicago. Mavs always play us tough so hopefully we don't get off to a slow start again. Everyone is expected to play tonight. Let's get it.


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Dem arms strong enough to carry us to 6, tbh

[r0drig0lac]

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[quentin_compson]

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[steeledl]

Dem arms strong enough to carry us to 6, tbh

Dem shoulders....

[EVAY]

I'm always concerned about playing the Mavs. Carlisle is the best coach in the league after Pop, imo, and he always has his team ready and psyched to play well against the Spurs. No doubt in my mind that the Spurs are the better team, but I know it is also possible that our guys might feel the slightest bit complacent about the Mavs after the win over Cleveland and the upcoming bout with the Warriors.

And the Mavs would LOVE to upset us.

Here's hoping we drown them.

[Canyonero]

Go espuelas

[NASpurs]

A legitimate trap game, Mavs and Carlisle are always a pain in the ass.

[EVAY]

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Sometimes I worry that the team figures "somebody is gonna get hot", as Manu suggests, and that is a reason that it takes us so long to get going in so many games this season. Manu is my favorite Spur, but I wish he didn't think that or say it out loud if he did think it.

Early ownership of responsibility for the team having a good night is important.

Still, it is hard to argue with his comment because it is true.

[EVAY]

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I wonder if that blatant foul against Kawhi was called in that game.

[From Downtown]

Trap game

[TheGreatYacht]

Dem shoulders....
Der:loln won't hold him, Carlisle better get Matthews ready tbh

[spursistan]

I just want W anyway, anyhow..Coming off 2 days of rest, and we have another 3 days after this, our guys have ZERO excuses for any sloppiness..let's protect HC and keep the pressure on the Dubs..:flag:

[daledondale]

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[Fireball]

stop this trap game bullshit ... the opponent is an old rival which is 5th in the Western Conference ... Spurs will not take this one for granted

[From Downtown]

stop this trap game bullshit ... the opponent is an old rival which is 5th in the Western Conference ... Spurs will not take this one for granted
Every game is a trap game and a scheduled loss

[BillMc]

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[spursistan]

Every game is a trap game and a scheduled loss
DET was legitimate trap game..you just saw what they are capable of last night..that's one gutsy Spurs W..

[loveforthegame]

Stay healthy and get the win. :flag:

[wingster]

Someone's gonna have to explain what "Riga Time" is.

[From Downtown]

DET was legitimate trap game..you just saw what they are capable of last night..that's one gutsy Spurs W..
Yeah I know,especially on the second night of a B2B

I think this one will be tough too

[horsielove]

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You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. :bang:bang:bang

[Mel_13]

Love the BatManu20 game threads.

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[horsielove]

Let's get, you know, this, you know, game, you know. GykSykGyk!

[From Downtown]

You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. :bang:bang:bang
:lol

[BillMc]

Someone's gonna have to explain what "Riga Time" is.

The time of the game in Riga, Latvia, of course.:flag:

[BillMc]

Love the BatManu20 game threads.

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Agreed. ST MVP this year.

[TXstbobcat]

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[Emperor]

Someone's gonna have to explain what "Riga Time" is.

The time that the game will be on in Riga, Latvia. Which is were OP is currently living i would assume. It is located in Europe near Scandinavia and Russia.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

I expect a relative comfortable or blowout win, considering the 1st one in San Antonio in November was hotly contested. Usually the way it works with the Mavericks at home in SA every year. One is close and one we win big.

[BatManu20]

Love the BatManu20 game threads.

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[spursistan]

You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. :bang:bang:bang
sup Cerepez

[SpursIndonesia]

I hate a sunday Spurs game, which means i won't be able to follow it live for a weekly compulsory meeting at work (unless it was a noon game). :ihit

Just get a win, stay healthy, and get better. :tu

[SupremeGuy]

lol people still asking about Riga time

[TheDoctor]

A legitimate trap game, Mavs and Carlisle are always a pain in the ass.
Not tonight, not this season and not as long as we play a team with Wesley Matthews on it. Kawhi will go apeshit on him book it. Kawhi's on a ethernal mission to obliterate Matthews' existence after the bush-league move he pulled which injured and caused Kawhi to miss 15 games last season.

The next game vs POR and just before Tip-Off, Kawhi was caught on Air "jokingly" saying: "You tried to put me out for the season". For most of the game Kawhi guarded WM and hold him to just 2 points.

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[BillMc]

Off topic (but not worth a thread anywhere) but its good to see Dwight Howard is using his shoot around time wisely to work on shots he'll use in the game.


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14588988

Glad he's focused at making the Rockets better. Another team the Spurs won't have to worry about.

[Silver&Black]

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[Silver&Black]

:worthy: BatManu20

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[SoonerSpur512]

A legitimate trap game, Mavs and Carlisle are always a pain in the ass.

Is every game a trap game now?

[NASpurs]

Is every game a trap game now?

Well I did use the word "legitimate" for a reason, to discount the other times "trap game" was used when they clearly weren't .

[SnakeBoy]

It's a booby trap

http://ebablogs.com/images/cheerleaders/nba-dancer-cavs.jpg

[Old School 44]

It's a booby trap

http://ebablogs.com/images/cheerleaders/nba-dancer-cavs.jpg

You're absolutely right. Don't think anyone on the team will be looking past them. I know I won't. :eyebrows

[wingster]

The time of the game in Riga, Latvia, of course.:flag:

Ah, thanks.

[ace3g]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)Only 12 teams in NBA history have won 35 of their first 41 games - 2 this season. Spurs (35) and Warriors (37) first to do it the same year.


Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan)This is the first year in NBA history that two teams have 35+ wins at the halfway point of the season (41 games). Spurs (35) & Warriors (37)

[Old School 44]

You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. You know. :bang:bang:bang
That was bad. Before I watched the clip, I thought okay maybe he said it a couple times, but that was terrible.

[BillMc]

Ah, thanks.
:toast

[houston spurs fan]

Easy win, let's take care of business.

[Kikoluna]

It's a booby trap

http://ebablogs.com/images/cheerleaders/nba-dancer-cavs.jpg

:bobo

[BatManu20]

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[DarrinS]

Game not playing on TWC unless you have league pass. :bang

[Robz4000]

Game not playing on TWC unless you have league pass. :bang

Why not?

[DarrinS]

Why not?

Fox SW has Spurs pre game followed by World Series of Poker.

At least, that's what my guide is showing.

[BatManu20]

:worthy: BatManu20 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=33095)

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[ElNono]

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[Spurtacular]

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I didn't know the 86 Rockets were that dominant in the regular season. I thought they had just caught fire in the playoffs.

[KenziE]

GoSpursGo

[Robz4000]

Fox SW has Spurs pre game followed by World Series of Poker.

At least, that's what my guide is showing.

Sounds like a scheduling error then.

[BillMc]

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[boutons_deux]

Fox SW has Spurs pre game followed by World Series of Poker.

At least, that's what my guide is showing.

Grandecom "FSHHD" channel shows pre-g, Spurs game, and post-g, as always.

[BatManu20]

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[BillMc]

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I was surprised to learn that Tim only has an 18-15 advantage in playoff meetings with Dirk. It seemed like it would be better than that. But then the Mavs have beaten us in 2 postseason series.

[RD2191]

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[GSH]

I'm not seeing the game listed on Time Warner's schedule. Anybody know if they are airing it on some other channel? I remember earlier this season someone found the game on CMT or something like that. I'm gonna have major withdrawal if I can't watch this game.

[cutewizard]

Personnaly, id like Manu to rest today

[SupremeGuy]

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[Kawhitstorm]

I didn't know the 86 Rockets were that dominant in the regular season. I thought they had just caught fire in the playoffs.

The original Twin Towers were a BEAST, you don't beat the Lakers w/ prime Magic & tail end of prime Kareem plus Worthy/Scott/Cooper by just getting "hot".:lol

[steeledl]

Put Kawhi on Dirk tbh. Would be fun to watch.

[GSH]

I'm not seeing the game listed on Time Warner's schedule. Anybody know if they are airing it on some other channel? I remember earlier this season someone found the game on CMT or something like that. I'm gonna have major withdrawal if I can't watch this game.


Never mind. Shows World Poker Tour, but it looks like we're gonna see the game.

[RD2191]

Put Kawhi on Dirk tbh. Would be fun to watch.

Stfu

[Kawhitstorm]

I was surprised to learn that Tim only has an 18-15 advantage in playoff meetings with Dirk. It seemed like it would be better than that. But then the Mavs have beaten us in 2 postseason series.

Two full 7 game series: 2006 & 2014

[Kawhitstorm]

Put Kawhi on Dirk tbh. Would be fun to watch.

Last time he SWITCHED onto him when Carlisle was trying to get a mismatch for Dirk as always running PnRs. Otherwise D-West was only him for an extended period.

[steeledl]

Stfu

dont you have some fucking fields to be tending to or some lawns to be mowing?

[SupremeGuy]

Dammit. Thought Tony had that. Timmy looked open too.

[DPG21920]

Wes is getting stronger & stronger - good to see

[SupremeGuy]

Danny pls

[steeledl]

lol Danny still missing wide open 3's

[RD2191]

dont you have some fucking fields to be tending to or some lawns to be mowing?
I'm the boss, faggot. I just sit back and collect.

[FaM0us Skins]

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[Kawhitstorm]

Danny Brick:bang

[DPG21920]

Wow - quick 3S call. Nice to see early.

[Kawhitstorm]

Tony defense:toast

[SupremeGuy]

Great pass from Kawhi.

[steeledl]

I'm the boss, faggot. I just sit back and collect.

Where to you pick up your staff? The local 7/11 or home depot ? lame fuck.

[SAGirl]

Nice pass by kawhi

[DPG21920]

Fantastic rotation by LMA

[thiste]

Nice to see that our D is awake :)

[Raven]

danny dominating on D

[r0drig0lac]

great D

[Kawhitstorm]

Danny defense:toast

[FaM0us Skins]

Tony!

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs (https://www.facebook.com/Spurs/?fref=nf)

21 mins ·


Boban vs Tony 😬

https://www.facebook.com/Spurs/videos/10153299374281981/

[SAGirl]

Nowitzki doesn't have it tonight. Good for us (dont want to jinx it though).

[RD2191]

Where to you pick up your staff? The local 7/11 or home depot ? lame fuck.
PM me if you're looking for a job.

[steeledl]

PM me if you're looking for a job.

Some of us are actually educated here. Don't need to tend to the fields.

[boutons_deux]

neither team shootinbg 30%

[DPG21920]

Spurs pretty effortlessly getting good looks - bodes well. Have to knock them down

[boutons_deux]

ugly

[SAGirl]

Low scoring game. lol

[RD2191]

Some of us are actually educated here. Don't need to tend to the fields.
GED? Like I said, PM me. I got you son.

[01Snake]

This is atrocious b-ball

[thiste]

lol pop not laughing

[Kawhitstorm]

:downspin:

[TheGreatYacht]

This game :lmao

[Raven]

danny could defend 5 guys by himself in transition :lol

[BatManu20]

Jeezus what an ugly start for both teams.

[SupremeGuy]

LMAO this basketball is hurting my eyes

[DPG21920]

Love the looks LMA is getting - very high % looks. Just get that rhythm

[GSH]

I'm the boss faggot.


That's good for your resume, if you're ever in prison.

[beirmeistr]

another slow start

[Trainwreck2100]

this abortionball

[boutons_deux]

neither team shooting 20%

[ElNono]

sloppiness everywhere

[BatManu20]

Spurs can't make a jump shot to have their lives right now :lol

[100%duncan]

IS kawhi regressing from 3 tbh? Seems like it lately but when you look at the stats he's 48%, iirc he also shot more than 50% against cleveland from 3

[Robz4000]

this abortionball

[SAGirl]

These low scoring games are the kind where if someone gets hot, its a whole other story. Both teams have gotten good looks they are just off.

[Kawhitstorm]

Spurs can't make a jump shot to have their lives right now :lol

Need to get the bench mob to loosen them up: Patty/Manu/West

[GSH]

LMAO this basketball is hurting my eyes


I'm starting to wish FSSW was showing the World Poker Tour, like the guide says.

No worries. The bench will put up some points.

[Kawhitstorm]

IS kawhi regressing from 3 tbh? Seems like it lately but when you look at the stats he's 48%, iirc he also shot more than 50% against cleveland from 3

That b/c he has been knocking them down late in games:toast

[steeledl]

That's good for your resume, if you're ever in prison.

:lmao

[FaM0us Skins]

I bet this game will be a low scoring affair

[Kawhitstorm]

These low scoring games are the kind where if someone gets hot, its a whole other story. Both teams have gotten good looks they are just off.

All that matters is the team sustaining the D, the shots will eventually fall.

[thiste]

We always start sloppy. They'll wake up.

[Kawhitstorm]

I bet this game will be a low scoring affair

The first game was low scoring

[Raven]

what the hell is deron doing in boston tbh

[thiste]

These low scoring games are the kind where if someone gets hot, its a whole other story. Both teams have gotten good looks they are just off.

I like our defense though

[100%duncan]

We forgot how to shoot :lmao

[RD2191]

That's good for your resume, if you're ever in prison.

I want no part of your homosexual fantasies. Chump might be into you though.

[ElNono]

too much isoball

[steeledl]

Good defense by Wes Mathews tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Wesley Matthews is so good. Lamarcus better learn that Danny ain't him, quick.

[GSH]

When did they change the rule on defensive 3? They used to not give the shot until the second call. I know they changed the rule, but don't remember when.

[100%duncan]

Kawhifoodstamps

[Kawhitstorm]

Good defense by Wes Mathews tbh.

He reached in:lol

[100%duncan]

Wesley Matthews is so good. Lamarcus better learn that Danny ain't him, quick.

That might be a good reason why LMA defers to danny so much, cos he forgets

[Spurtacular]

Most of ST must be watching the Broncos/Steelers.

[RD2191]

Good defense by Wes Mathews tbh.

Thanks for your expert analysis.

[100%duncan]

NO FOUL? :lmao

[SAGirl]

Patty with the short 3....

[100%duncan]

:rollin

[DPG21920]

Dwill has so much more "bounce" now.

[SAGirl]

Kawhi wtf! travel

[steeledl]

Kawhi needs to get a better hair stylist tbh.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

oof this quarter :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Kawhifoodstamps

Going 1-on-2 Kobe style:downspin:

[DPG21920]

Powell has hops & has been good but he's not strong enough for Boris on the block

[SAGirl]

Boy .. 10-10 lol 3 mins to go in the quarter.

[ElNono]

I don't know what is it with Carlisle, that he kills our ball movement

[steeledl]

He reached in:lol

Only a foul if you reach in and hit the guy.

[r0drig0lac]

hard game

[GSH]

Most of ST must be watching the Broncos/Steelers.


Football games come out the same, whether I watch or not. It's important for me to be watching the Spurs.

[100%duncan]

Whi cant buy a call

[SAGirl]

Powell is a nice young player. He competes.

[FkLA]

Just tuned in. WTF is up with the low ass score? :lol

[Raven]

bring back danny tbh

[BanditHiro]

I don't know what is it with Carlisle, that he kills our ball movement

i think the Spurs seem to be doing that themselves.

[Kawhitstorm]

Kawhi wtf! travel

He's trying to force the issue instead of playing through the flow of the offense:lol

[DPG21920]

I don't know what is it with Carlisle, that he kills our ball movement

For most of the Q we got plenty of good looks - just missed.

[thiste]

We're witnessing shittyball right now

[steeledl]

Thanks for your expert analysis.

Thanks Boss Faggot!

[Kawhitstorm]

I don't know what is it with Carlisle, that he kills our ball movement

They don't play help defense & bait players into playing 1-on-1 until the last minute

[Kawhitstorm]

bring back danny tbh

Bring Simmons since he one of the better 1-on-1 players

[Budkin]

These slow starts are getting old. At least this time they are in the same boat.

[100%duncan]

Oh and that's a foul? :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Patty still hasn't recovered from the dacuck jinx, don't think he ever will.

Danny getting minutes :lol GTFO and bring in Simmons

[SAGirl]

WTF! Dallas ball movement much better that time.

[SAGirl]

This is why I dont like Danny with the bench FYI. Ball movement sucking.

[DPG21920]

Beautiful Bo

[RD2191]

Thanks Boss Faggot!
Keep me out of your gay fantasies.

[Spurtacular]

The original Twin Towers were a BEAST, you don't beat the Lakers w/ prime Magic & tail end of prime Kareem plus Worthy/Scott/Cooper by just getting "hot".:lol

Seeing as how the Lakers had 62 wins to the Rockets 51, I'd say you kinda do. Granted, the Rockets matched up well with a Lakers team that wasn't used to challengers in The WC. But apparently the Rockets were a very tough team at home, all the same.

[100%duncan]

God what a boring ass game. Was hoping I can get a good 1st half before starting the semester.

[ace3g]

West!!!

[steeledl]

Denver up 20-13 with 3 mins to go . Steelers ball.

[GSH]

West is just so old-school.

[DPG21920]

David West with the butter move.

[100%duncan]

Im so thankful West didnt need that 12 million.

[GSH]

Danny couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.

[Spurtacular]

David West is great when he's allowed to pick his spots.

[100%duncan]

Ugh danny. Fuck. Trying not to hate on you man.

[Budkin]

Im so thankful West didnt need that 12 million.

He's gonna be huge for us in the playoffs.

[SAGirl]

Danny super off!

[ElNono]

welp, defense was pretty good... gotta get a scoring burst somewhere

[Budkin]

Danny couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.

I don't understand what happened to him. It's beyond comical at this point.

[DPG21920]

Terrible shooting Q. Good defense but pace felt more like an intense scrimmage than a NBA game.

[SAGirl]

Ugly game. I bet Boban would have scored at least a couple buckets if anything off offensive rebounds.

[GSH]

David West is great when he's allowed to pick his spots.


What the fuck does that even mean? Like when he beats the defender and gets the shot he wants?

[Spurtacular]

Money time in the Steelers/Broncos game.

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck Danny Green.

[100%duncan]

He's gonna be huge for us in the playoffs.

Even just for the RS. No vet-min signing can give what he's giving us.

[Vokun]

I'm emotionally worn down from the Panthers/Seahawks game anyway.

[thiste]

I'm not worried as we're not really in danger, but man that 1st period was laughable

[spursistan]

Green turning into the new Roger Mason/Bogan for this team..

[Kawhitstorm]

welp, defense was pretty good... gotta get a scoring burst somewhere

Pop needs to see what Fathead/Simmons have to offer in this game since they both can score 1-on-1; Carlisle is playing FeltOn/Javale:lol

[Spurtacular]

What the fuck does that even mean? Like when he beats the defender and gets the shot he wants?

Nigga please.

[Vokun]

Also, insert Simmons or Boban and walah.............Instant energy and offense. Just bench Green at this point. He literally gives us nothing Simmons can;t give.

[100%duncan]

Good thing #41 sucks

[Mister Sinister]

Maaaaaaaanu

[100%duncan]

These stupid and-1s :lol

[DPG21920]

SA struggles defending that. Tristan Thompson got us 2-3 times with that last game.

[SAGirl]

JJ Barea.

[steeledl]

Steelers turnover on downs.... still a minute 50 left with 2 timeouts though

[Kawhitstorm]

Fuck Danny Green.

Can't even post up Barea:lol

[r0drig0lac]

holy fuck

[100%duncan]

Bobo 0.2

[Raven]

dat shooting :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Green doesn't even fit with the second unit. Trade his ass before this game ends, RC

[beirmeistr]

pop, put in the 3rd unit

[SAGirl]

Pop needs to see what Fathead/Simmons have to offer in this game since they both can score 1-on-1; Carlisle is playing FeltOn/Javale:lol
I am with you. This is ugly

[Kawhitstorm]

Why is everyone shooting off rhythm 3s:downspin:

[100%duncan]

:lmao

[Mister Sinister]

Fuck me, Diaw, what in the fuck.

[SAGirl]

Seriously the bench Danny project is not off to a good start lol

[Vokun]

Pop. I fucking swear, stop fucking around with Boban trying to "save his feelings" and put him in against McGee.

[loveforthegame]

Wow. This is so ugly. :lol

[urunobili]

McOwned...

[raybies]

Sorely lacking energy.

[TheGreatYacht]

Can't even post up Barea:lol
Barea and Delly skull fucking both him and Paddy :lol easy lobs for days... No wonder the Clippers kill us

[Robz4000]

This is why I felt this was a trap game. Spurs still on that high after beating Cleveland.

[raybies]

Seriously the bench Danny project is not off to a good start lol

I agree.

[Kawhitstorm]

Pop needs to put back Tim/LMA & call 4-down plays for Tim against Dirk. He hasn't even taken a shot w/ Dirk hiding on him:downspin:

[SAGirl]

Can't even post up Barea:lol
We have to recognize what he is. Either one of Simmons/Kyle would have scored or gotten fouled on that switch.

[steeledl]

Broncos put it on ice.

[Budkin]

This is why I felt this was a trap game. Spurs still on that high after beating Cleveland.

Then they should have more confidence and energy. This has been a problem all season.

[steeledl]

West is so good.

[100%duncan]

Thank God for Dwest tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

Barea and Delly skull fucking both him and Paddy :lol easy lobs for days... No wonder the Clippers kill us

Put Fathead at PG & postup that midget :lol

[SAGirl]

West to the rescue.

[beirmeistr]

tony looks like wilt Chamberlain next to Barea

[raybies]

Leggo

[steeledl]

BOBO!

[100%duncan]

Has dirk hit a shot yet

[100%duncan]

Bobo 3

[BatManu20]

Boris thank you

[r0drig0lac]

bobo!

[NameLess Scrub]

Spurs don't wanna win tonight. Shooting like they came back from a puertorrican Christmas vacation.

[SAGirl]

Boris waking the F up!

[GSH]

Has dirk hit a shot yet

Nope.

[r0drig0lac]

dat block