Game Thread: Spurs vs Magic -- Mon. (2/1) - 7:30PM CST (3:30AM Riga Time)

[loveforthegame]

Those laughs. :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

We're only up 8. :td

:pop: I thought it would be a good idea to ride West/Simmons b/c LMA/Kawhi weren't over themselves.

[SPURt]

"Skies out thighs out" hahaha Patty!

[spursistan]

Pop rested Kawhi from 3 minutes left in 1Q to 6th min of 2nd Q like he is some 38 yo geezer..

[Kawhitstorm]

Magic gonna tap det ass in the second half tbh. Pop is doing an awful job with his rotations. How the fuck do you pull Green who's having a good game and leave in Parker who's clearly struggling against the Magic's athleticism?

Magic have 13 offensive rebounds:downspin:

[100%duncan]

Pop rested Kawhi from 3 minutes left in 1Q to 6th min of 2nd Q like he is some 38 yo geezer..

Doesnt want to up his ppg

[sasaint]

Just tuned in. Man, it seems like I saw a lot of Manu. What's with Pop running him into the ground in the regular season?

[TheGreatYacht]

Kyle Anderson got minutes and people are wondering how the bench managed to shrink our lead? :lol

[100%duncan]

Magic have 13 offensive rebounds:downspin:

13???

[ElNono]

I think it's safe to say Pop is growing tired of Danny's inconsistentcy...

We'll see where that leads

[boutons_deux]

50% - 37% but ORL has 13 more shots.

[loveforthegame]

Pop rested Kawhi from 3 minutes left in 1Q to 6th min of 2nd Q like he is some 38 yo geezer..

It's frustrating. I don't want him playing 42 minutes a game but sime nights it's ok to play him more than 25 minutes.

[100%duncan]

Kyle Anderson got minutes and people are wondering how the bench managed to shrink our lead? :lol

There's only so far you can go with potential :lol

[Mister Sinister]

Hearing this HS band play Uptown Funk reminds me that "Waluigi" and "Hallelujah" have the same number of syllables.

[100%duncan]

I think it's safe to say Pop is growing tired of Danny's inconsistentcy...

We'll see where that leads

Why? Dude's been shooting like the real LDN in january. Pop is just fucking up with the rotations too much.

[Kawhitstorm]

Just tuned in. Man, it seems like I saw a lot of Manu. What's with Pop running him into the ground in the regular season?

Poop benched Danny for putting the ball on the floor & essentially turning over the ball (put the ball on a platter for a block:lol)

[Pauleta14]

:lol the Spurs right now

Look at the numbers, they're quite good actually...

But TP looking done and our inability to kill games is depressing. If Duncan retires we won't make the PO next year...

[sasaint]

Magic gonna tap det ass in the second half tbh. Pop is doing an awful job with his rotations. How the fuck do you pull Green who's having a good game and leave in Parker who's clearly struggling against the Magic's athleticism?

Anybody besides Danny playing well? How does LMA look?

[Kawhitstorm]

13???

They basically scored half of their 1st quarter points off offensive rebounds.

[Robz4000]

I think it's safe to say Pop is growing tired of Danny's inconsistentcy...

We'll see where that leads

I'm growing tired of his shitty coaching since 5 tbh.

[SpurPadre]

He may not have the choice anyway...

smh, I know...

[100%duncan]

Look at the numbers, they're quite good actually...

But TP looking done and our inability to kill games is depressing. If Duncan retires we won't make the PO next year...

Yes we will :lol We just wont be contenders

[100%duncan]

They basically scored half of their 1st quarter points off offensive rebounds.

13 orebs is like enough for a whole game. fml

[sasaint]

I think it's safe to say Pop is growing tired of Danny's inconsistentcy...

We'll see where that leads

Just when we thought Danny was coming around... Sheesh.

[TheGreatYacht]

There's only so far you can go with potential :lol
Time to waive the white flag on him, tbh. Bring back TMac

[Robz4000]

Anybody besides Danny playing well? How does LMA look?

LMA, Patty, Manu, and Kawhi (sans his ISO chucks) are fine. Everyone else outside those five are mediocre at best. Entire team is rebounding terribly though.

[ElNono]

Why? Dude's been shooting like the real LDN in january. Pop is just fucking up with the rotations too much.

I don't think it's his shooting, but his help on defense

[SpurPadre]

I think it's safe to say Pop is growing tired of Danny's inconsistentcy...

We'll see where that leads

Time for TP to stare down Danny and give him that shit-eating grin again, tbh.

[100%duncan]

I don't think it's his shooting, but his help on defense

I feel like it's unfair to judge the team defensively when Tim is out tbh.

[Kawhitstorm]

Kyle Anderson got minutes and people are wondering how the bench managed to shrink our lead? :lol

D-Worst & D-League were the main culprits

[Kawhitstorm]

I think it's safe to say Pop is growing tired of Danny's inconsistentcy...

We'll see where that leads
George Hill is have a nice game against the Cavs:wakeup

[ace3g]

OT but:

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)The Phoenix Suns hired four-time NBA head coach Bob Hill as an assistant coach, league sources tell The Vertical.

[EVAY]

Danny's problem is and always has been a focus issue on defense. When he is dialed in he is just great on defense...but then he just seems to zone out at the oddest times and loses his man and does truly truly stupid bball i.q. things. That's when Pop goes ballistic with him and TP gives him death stares.

[EVAY]

OT but:

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)The Phoenix Suns hired four-time NBA head coach Bob Hill as an assistant coach, league sources tell The Vertical.




WOW!!! Oldie - not so sure about goodie.

[100%duncan]

OT but:

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)The Phoenix Suns hired four-time NBA head coach Bob Hill as an assistant coach, league sources tell The Vertical.



Loser

[Kawhitstorm]

OT but:

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)The Phoenix Suns hired four-time NBA head coach Bob Hill as an assistant coach, league sources tell The Vertical.



Pop is going to run up the score against the Suns:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Danny's problem is and always has been a focus issue on defense. When he is dialed in he is just great on defense...but then he just seems to zone out at the oddest times and loses his man and does truly truly stupid bball i.q. things. That's when Pop goes ballistic with him and TP gives him death stares.

He would fit right in w/ Paul George/Monta Ellis, tbh

[Pauleta14]

My only hope for this season is the "CIA Pop" option, it's still possible because we're half way the season with a big lead, it's the right moment to do it, if there's any.

Anyways...

[sasaint]

George Hill is have a nice game against the Cavs:wakeup

Until he forced the last trey with 3 seconds still on the clock. But, in truth, Pacers lost this one in Regulation when Monta dribbled out ten seconds to heave a prayer with no time left.

[loveforthegame]

Green. :bang

[SpurPadre]

Fucking Pacers...no wonder we got rid of Paul "Boy" George, lol.

[Kawhitstorm]

Faggy Green:lmao

[ace3g]

Green loses ball trying to dribble, Pop immediately signals Simmons

[loveforthegame]

Bad stretch for Green. Damn.

[100%duncan]

Oh just fuck you danny

[sasaint]

Danny with a great pass to... Oladipo!

[Robz4000]

Welp, it's happened. Pop killed Green's confidence.

[spursistan]

Green might get traded on the spot :lol

[pgardn]

Those handles...

[100%duncan]

Welp, it's happened. Pop killed Green's confidence.

2 straight TO's deserves a benching

[TheGreatYacht]

Things are looking like Danny's days are numbered. Damn

[100%duncan]

Spurms :lmao

[boutons_deux]

spurs suck

[Robz4000]

Fuck Pop

[SpurPadre]

Come on TP, stare Danny down again!

[BatManu20]

Jeezus come on Spurs.

[Pauleta14]

This is ridiculous... :lol

[sasaint]

How did we ever have a sixteen point lead?!?!

[~O~]

Hmm

[TheDoctor]

Vucevic trashing LMA per par

[spurs10]

Green must have got paid off! Just got outscoe by 8 in 2 minutes!!

[EVAY]

Letting a team like this hang around is absolutely terrible.

Tied damn game.

[loveforthegame]

I'd give anything for the Spurs to find someone who can get the ball to Leonard in the post. He's begging for it and they either wave him out or pass to someone else.

[ElNono]

Such faggotry... this is why we end up relying on 38 and 39 years olds to get our asses in gear

[spurs10]

How did we ever have a sixteen point lead?!?! 18

[TheDoctor]

Danny with a great pass to... Oladipo!
TWICE :lmao

[timtonymanu]

Spurms :lmao

[tholdren]

Remember when everyone here tried to give me shit about danny being a terrible player? I think it's time to bump those threads. Glad you all finally understand

[spursistan]

It is not all Duncan, but this team has been gone into a slump in various places..

[resistanze]

softer than baby shit

[raybies]

Weird rotations throwing them off. Artificial adversity is what id like to call it.

[SpurPadre]

Even if we end up winning this as we should...this is the bad stretch that is inevitable for all teams. We'll shake it off soon. Hopefully the Dubs fall into a tough stretch too...I mean, they have to, right?

[sasaint]

Things are looking like Danny's days are numbered. Damn

Possibly. He is very frustrating. Thought he was back, and then he plays a game like this! Smh!

[Russ]

The darkest hour is just before dawn (I think).

[TheDoctor]

Put Ice in there Pop.

[timtonymanu]

Even if we end up winning this as we should...this is the bad stretch that is inevitable for all teams. We'll shake it off soon. Hopefully the Dubs fall into a tough stretch too...I mean, they have to, right?

Next time we play them

[100%duncan]

Evita is done smh

[BatManu20]

Manu!

[Kawhitstorm]

Until he forced the last trey with 3 seconds still on the clock. But, in truth, Pacers lost this one in Regulation when Monta dribbled out ten seconds to heave a prayer with no time left.

That's on Vogel b/c I've seen that occur multiple times since he has been at the helm.

[TheGreatYacht]

Pop told Danny to come back in, Manu makes a three, Pop calls him back to the bench. Damn

[100%duncan]

Kawhi 2/6 from 3 after hitting his first 2

[Robz4000]

:lmao the Magic scored 18 points in under 4 mins

[100%duncan]

Pop told Danny to come back in, Manu makes a three, Pop calls him back to the bench. Damn

Im usually on DG's side on this one but when you commit the same 2 straight TO's you deserve to get benched.

[BatManu20]

Manu with his old bag of tricks

[Pauleta14]

Good to see they still have some pride...^^

[EVAY]

smart fake by Manu

[SAGirl]

Anybody besides Danny playing well? How does LMA look?
He's been beasting. Tony looking awful.

[100%duncan]

Fucking kawhi had a dunk there

[100%duncan]

That hair tho

[spursistan]

our 3pt shooting..smh

[NASpurs]

Pop hasn't gotten up to coach since the Warriors game :lol

[sasaint]

That's on Vogel b/c I've seen that occur multiple times since he has been at the helm.

Pitiful to watch. In fact, it looks like a good lead-in to our game! LOL!

[spursistan]

Fucking kawhi had a dunk there
LMA tunnel vision, tbh

[SpurPadre]

Next time we play them

Yeah hope so, but their schedule isn't that difficult that week we play them again though they do play the Clips a few days later. We'll see.

[BatManu20]

Oh FFS come on Spurs

[100%duncan]

This team without Duncan :lol

[CGD]

Just tuned in, how is this game so close??

[TheGreatYacht]

Nobody can make shit. It's over

[Robz4000]

Fuck Pop and fuck Parker

[r0drig0lac]

spurs pnr defense is probably one of the worst in the league (fuck the advanced statistics)

[spursistan]

Struggling with Magic team who lost 12 out 13 and on B2B is simply inexcusable..

[100%duncan]

Even if we win this, it's fucking disgusting tbh

[resistanze]

Kawhi looks like shit tonight, what gives.

[Robz4000]

Pop hasn't gotten up to coach since 5 :lol

ftfy

[TheGreatYacht]

Possibly. He is very frustrating. Thought he was back, and then he plays a game like this! Smh!
He wasn't back. No matter how much Chinook tries to convince us

[Uriel]

:lol Blowing an 18-point lead at home against the fucking Magic. This team has reached a new low.

[~O~]

What the hell is going on? The Magic look focused, confident, gritty, fundamentally sound, and scoring at an efficient rate.


This is an anomaly.

[100%duncan]

Kawhi looks like shit tonight, what gives.

Went 2/2 from 3 then goes on to miss the next 4.

[Robz4000]

Kawhi looks like shit tonight, what gives.

He's been getting ISO-happy the past month and his D has been inconsistent.

[TDfan2007]

This team has no leader without Timmy. It's sad...

[steeledl]

Fuck month ends.

[loveforthegame]

Kawhi looks like shit tonight, what gives.

Pop sat him too long. Came back cold. Settling for too many 3's. Can't have him in the post.

[100%duncan]

Yeah bench kawhi YOU FUCKING OLD FUCK

[sasaint]

He's been beasting. Tony looking awful.

LMA beasting? Must have been before I tuned in...

[TheGreatYacht]

This lineup :lmao

ST better not give Poop a pass tonight

[Kawhitstorm]

Things are looking like Danny's days are numbered. Damn


http://lakersblog.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c506253ef0147e11d2534970b-pi

[100%duncan]

SMH

[100%duncan]

LMA surely has a record of missed and-1's

[steeledl]

Lol If we lose our home winning streak to Orlando

[100%duncan]

lol

[100%duncan]

Just bench kawhi for the whole 4th, what does it matter anyway Pop

[NASpurs]

There's just no chemistry and it also looks like an identity crisis between the Spurs of the past couple of years and Kawhi/LMA being the main men. There's an awkwardness to it and Pop tries to play mad scientist every game to see what combination works.

[BatManu20]

Nice KA

[EVAY]

What is this line-up? Seriously, Pop? This is right up there with using that zone for about 30 minutes the other night. What the devil is he thinking?

[loveforthegame]

Simmons is shit tonight.

[steeledl]

Bad game for Simmons tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Simmons defense is truly awful

[Budkin]

This is unreal... the Magic are one of the worst teams in the league.

[loveforthegame]

Just bench kawhi for the whole 4th, what does it matter anyway Pop

He's close to his 25 minute mark. Can't overplay the young gun.

[BatManu20]

Patty cakes!

[100%duncan]

MVPaddy

[sasaint]

Lol If we lose our home winning streak to Orlando

Somebody needs to let Orlando know they are the team that is supposed to fold, or else that is a real possibility! :wakeup

[100%duncan]

What a stupid fucking fastbreak. Surely LMA will miss atleast 1

[TDfan2007]

Patty to the rescue

[BatManu20]

Kyle should've scored there.

[TheGreatYacht]

LETS GO LMALPHA

[sasaint]

Anderson needs to take that fast break to the hole.

[TheDoctor]

Fuck you Kyle, you had a layup there

[Pauleta14]

Come on Patty! Somebody else than LA has to step up

[100%duncan]

ray mccallum lol

[LongtimeSpursFan]

What a pass by Anderson? Reminds me of a young Manu

[TDfan2007]

Pop isn't taking any bullshit tonight. He's benching guys left and right

[loveforthegame]

Another block for Leonard. :tu

[BatManu20]

Lockdown D by Kawhi there

[100%duncan]

Pop isn't taking any bullshit tonight. He's benching guys left and right

He's the one doing the bullshitting

[steeledl]

What's up with this niggas hair.....

[ElNono]

Finally showing some backbone

[Robz4000]

Parker better not see floor time the rest of the night.

[FaM0us Skins]

Good defense.

[TheDoctor]

Put Butler Pop. Danny's drunk.

[timtonymanu]

Nice little run there.

[spurs10]

Magic looking to have an NBA record for offensive rebounds! Go Mag....err ...I mean Spurs!

[100%duncan]

TP regressing lately

[EVAY]

Crazy line-up but they got us a lead at least.

[TDfan2007]

Kawhi is having a solid game on D, but he looks lost on O

[Robz4000]

Pop isn't taking any bullshit tonight. He's benching guys left and right

He's giving enough as it is tbh.

[raybies]

Has pop gone batshit crazy?

[BatManu20]

KA

[BillMc]

Pop isn't taking any bullshit tonight. He's benching guys left and right

Danny and Simmons have both been weak. We're running out of 2 guards to turn to.

[steeledl]

Kyle mid range game is on point

[BatManu20]

Patty feelin' it

[spursistan]

Mills picking up some slack tonight..

[loveforthegame]

Ray getting better each game. :tu

[SAGirl]

WTF WEst grab a rebound.

[loveforthegame]

Anderson aggressive.

[BatManu20]

KA!

[100%duncan]

Kyle winning us this game :lol

[r0drig0lac]

KA!!!

[SAGirl]

Kyle 3333333

[steeledl]

Ka is feeling it.

[BatManu20]

KA is having his best game as a Spur

[RD2191]

SAGIRL CREAMING HER PANTS

[NASpurs]

Fathead taking over

[Robz4000]

:worthy: Fathead :worthy:

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

KA's game inside the arc is nice

[sasaint]

Kyle putting the team on his back!?!?

[100%duncan]

:worthy: Fathead :worthy:

[Kawhitstorm]

Fathead heroballin':lol

[SAGirl]

Kyle showing us he can shoot baby!!!!!!!!

[td4mvp21]

How many times has Kyle come in this season and hit shots when the team has needed him to? Very impressive considering how sporadic his minutes are.

[spursistan]

somebody check on SAGirl :lol

[ElNono]

You can hear SAGirl multi orgasm from here, tbh

[SAGirl]

Fathead heroballin':lol
:lmao

Let him get this one TBH. We might need that lol

[Uriel]

Cold Pop be showcasing Kyle Anderson in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline?

[SpursFan86]

KA with the goods :tu

[SAGirl]

You can hear SAGirl multi orgasm from here, tbh
of course baby!!!!!

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Anderson getting a chance to show how the Spurs can keep finding impact players late in the draft.

[Chinook]

You can hear SAGirl multi orgasm from here, tbh

Rollin, tbh.

[Pauleta14]

It's your moment SaGirl!! I'm happy for you! :lol

[ceperez]

Kyle showing us he can shoot baby!!!!!!!!

Finally... what did I tell you about his 3 point shot? if he takes it like his other jump shots, he's going to be golden.

[SAGirl]

Cold Pop be showcasing Kyle Anderson in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline?
Maybe.

If he does go, I hope he goes to a team that can use him well, but I think Pop likes him

[BillMc]

Timmy looking spry off the bench to greet the players.

[100%duncan]

Kyle showing us he can shoot baby!!!!!!!!

http://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/728/426/426728.jpg

[Chinook]

As I said, you can't guard him one-on-one.

[SAGirl]

Finally... what did I tell you about his 3 point shot? if he takes it like his other jump shots, he's going to be golden.
You said it, no hesitation.

[r0drig0lac]

You can hear SAGirl multi orgasm from here, tbh

lmao

[ElNono]

Cold Pop be showcasing Kyle Anderson in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline?

Small contract, near zero trade value

[steeledl]

I think pop is confused as fuck about line ups these days .

[EVAY]

Damn it is nice to see somebody take over the game for us!!! Way to go, KA!

[SAGirl]

As I said, you can't guard him one-on-one.
:tu

[FaM0us Skins]

We got a double digit lead already. It was a four point game a few minutes ago.

[raybies]

Anderson in diaws spot in the bench has been a revelation. He adds more passing and ball movement and Boris does the same with the starters since he doesn't have to post with Aldridge.

[~O~]

Great poise by the Spurs as always. I expected them to coast after the tie and finish it off convincingly to win.

[SAGirl]

Small contract, near zero trade value
WE are better off keeping him TBH. Specially with manu near retirement.

[TheDoctor]

SAGirl tonight:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/0621fb34859da238c1098d3d25675aec/tumblr_mga7izai0l1r3ifxzo7_250.gif

[sasaint]

Ray getting better each game. :tu

Ybh he has had some good moments all season. He shows a lot of composure. Problem is he is another small guard.

[NASpurs]

Kyle's breakout game... to be later traded to unnamed team.

:lol

[Pauleta14]

DWest useless screens ...:bang

[steeledl]

Cold Pop be showcasing Kyle Anderson in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline?

If we move anybody it should be patty or Danny

[spursistan]

West is such horrendous rebounder..get Kawhi/LMA back..

[100%duncan]

Paddy :tu

[RD2191]

MILLS!!

[Kawhitstorm]

Nice defense Faggy:bang

[Mnky]

MVPaddy.

[BatManu20]

Patty!!

[RD2191]

TRASHY MILLSSSS

[raybies]

Purple man

[ElNono]

MVPaddy

[EVAY]

Anderson in diaws spot in the bench has been a revelation. He adds more passing and ball movement and Boris does the same with the starters since he doesn't have to post with Aldridge.

great observation. as long as Duncan is out, this may be it.

[loveforthegame]

This is the Mills we need against the Warriors and Cavs.

[SAGirl]

What a shot by Pattyyyyyyyyyyy. He's keeping those trade requests at bay!

[Pauleta14]

Patty my man....

[LongtimeSpursFan]

That was not a foul on that Mills 3 pt attempt

[BatManu20]

Verde!

[RD2191]

GREEN!!!

[Kawhitstorm]

If we move anybody it should be patty or Danny

Patty making a case to stay while Danny is wetting the bed & getting outplayed by Fathead:wakeup

[NASpurs]

Must suck to be blown out twice in the same game.

[RD2191]

Parker hating

[ElNono]

Now we cookin

[SAGirl]

Dannnyyyyyy 3 putting an exclamation point in this run!

[raybies]

SAGirl tonight:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/0621fb34859da238c1098d3d25675aec/tumblr_mga7izai0l1r3ifxzo7_250.gif

Lmao!!!

[100%duncan]

Cmon Danny :tu

[timtonymanu]

Winning with the bench unit now. Spurs should be fine.

[SpurPadre]

This is the Mills we need against the Warriors and Cavs.

Maybe he could've had Pop not had him guard Curry and Lebron for stretches to piss on his confidence.

[Robz4000]

All the players Pop benched instead of Parker coming through.

[Darius Bieber]

Ah good job Spurs. Going on hot streaks against one of the worst teams in the NBA.. Not gonna do that against any good teams.

[Uriel]

Small contract, near zero trade value

If he continues to play well in the minutes Pop gives him, we could market him as a talented, young building block for the future.

[SpursforSix]

Hopefully this gets Mills going for the season

[RD2191]

West slam!!!

[100%duncan]

Captain West :worthy:

[BatManu20]

D-West looking spry

[spurs10]

West ala Manu!

[SpurPadre]

Winning with the bench unit now. Spurs should be fine.

The bench won't beat the Dubs and Cavs though, in the playoffs, where it's all about the starters shining. LMA and Kawhi have to elevate their game by then, tbh.

[100%duncan]

Ah good job Spurs. Going on hot streaks against one of the worst teams in the NBA.. Not gonna do that against any good teams.

This is the good ol Darious Bieber that we know :tu

[TheGreatYacht]

Great. Now fat head will be in the rotation for awhile. Smfh

[Robz4000]

...why Pop why

[EVAY]

The bench won't beat the Dubs and Cavs though, in the playoffs, where it's all about the starters shining. LMA and Kawhi have to elevate their game by then, tbh.

I'm afraid you are right about that.

[100%duncan]

Kawhi in for garbage time :tu

[sasaint]

If he continues to play well in the minutes Pop gives him, we could market him as a talented, young building block for the future.

Uh, WE need talented young building blocks for the future.

[EVAY]

Sure hope the starters don't give up the lead the strange rotation got us.