Game Thread: Spurs @ Mavs -- Fri. (2/5) - 8:30PM CST (4:30AM Riga Time)

[spursistan]

Pop need a timout here..this unit can't defend for shit against Mavs scrubs..

[Horry Hipcheck]

Props to the Mavs, there's no way in hell they win this game but they're playing hard still.

[Spurtacular]

That Anderson guy showing flashes of Corey Maggette.

[Chris]

nary a foul there but whatever :lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Dallas is a prettier city than SA, gotta give it that

[BatManu20]

Struggling defensively with this unit.

[TheGreatYacht]

Andershit is the worst defender in the league. No question about it.
:cry but det bball IQ, Simmons too raw :cry

[sasaint]

Justin Anderson. Man, I remember wanting that guy in the draft.

Yep, me, too.

[Mnky]

I like Kyle on offense but man he has horrible fundamentals on defense...which is magnified by his lack of athleticism. Hope more playing time gets him to buckle down on D.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

:cry but det bball IQ, Simmons too raw :cry
Simmons' problem is he exposes the ball too much on drives. He needs to learn to cradle it like a running back. Andershit can't really do anything very well.

[Kawhitstorm]

Andershit is the worst defender in the league. No question about it.

Considering how Simmons is fitting well as a slasher, Fathead/McCallum/2nd rd pick for MCW should be explored especially w/ Manu being out for an extended period.

[Horry Hipcheck]

I missed the early game. What were the highlights? Mini recap anyone?

Mavs looked like the worst team in history in the first half, Spurs punished them into a franchise low first half point totals. Kawhi and Aldridge combined for more points than the entire Mavs team scored. Chippy plays that eventually got Zaza Pachulia tossed, lots of Ts being thrown around.

[steeledl]

Needs playing time...
and I know you don't like Anderson but him too.
Also, this is just me, but it doesn't help to get a chemistry with guys if you play with different ppl.
I suspect Pop will tinker with guys until he sees some guys he likes together.


Meh, I don't dislike Anderson like I used to. He has proven to be a decent NBA player with room to grow. But yeah, Manus injury will be huge for both players. Tbh, with Manus current skill set I think we will need Simmons and maybe Anderson Come playoff time

[TheGreatYacht]

Running the loop for fathead :lmao I swear that took 18 seconds, Simmons got impatient

[Kawhitstorm]

Pop need a timout here..this unit can't defend for shit against Mavs scrubs..

Should probably put in Ray for Butler since the Mavs are playing two point guards. Move Kyle to Charlie V.

[$pursDynasty]

The Hooper's commercial is misrepresentation, they are called an All star family, but the only all star in that family this year is Lauren Holdkamps favorite PG, CP0.:lol

[Uriel]

What's RC doing here? Shouldn't he be scouting the Euroleague or NCAA or something?

[spursistan]

get Kawhi back..this scrubby ass unit is wasting the lead..

[RD2191]

Bench blows

[Mnky]

Mavs looked like the worst team in history in the first half, Spurs punished them into a franchise low first half point totals. Kawhi and Aldridge combined for more points than the entire Mavs team scored. Chippy plays that eventually got Zaza Pachulia tossed, lots of Ts being thrown around.

Wow. This team hung with GS til the fourth. Lma and Kawhi going strong still, that's good to hear. Appreciate ya. :toast

[Spurtacular]

Black Ollie in the game!

[GSH]

Damn, Magee just in full WWF mode with Boban.

[MultiTroll]

Love Simmons first step+ burst.

[steeledl]

Boban is a joke

[Uriel]

Good timeout by Pop. :tu Settle things down and don't let this game get out of hand.

[ironman2886]

Boban is a joke
Worst I've seen him play this season.

[BatManu20]

Boban in strugg-a-ling.

[SAGirl]

man... Boban has come crashing down.

[SAGirl]

Yea Boban not having a good game.

[sasaint]

Damn, Magee just in full WWF mode with Boban.

And Boban got tagged with the foul! :lol

[TheDoctor]

I consider it bold too, not bc its not true, but bc he frankly doesn't like the spurs. Must be sour to the taste to even proclaim it.
You drunk, go home Girl. SVG love the Spurs, PATFO and is always praising the Spurs. Only thing he doesnt like is when Pop go apeshit on hack a player.

[TheGreatYacht]

Boban is a joke
Not caring because Mills and Andershit ain't passing. Also, the crowd isn't cheering for him.

[GSH]

man... Boban has come crashing down.


He doesn't know how to deal with a wrestling match yet.

[Ron Swanson]

Boban in strugg-a-ling.

http://www.channelchoicetv.com/wp-content/uploads/namath.jpg

[SAGirl]

Should probably put in Ray for Butler since the Mavs are playing two point guards. Move Kyle to Charlie V.
I thought Kyle has played well as 4... Pop had him subbed all garbage time as a 3... it puzzles ... maybe to work on his perimeter defense, maybe he wanted to see more of Butler as the 4... I am not sure but it didn't make sense to not see Butler spotting for a 3.

Guess its Mad Pop Scientist

[TXstbobcat]

Butler!!!!!!!

[SAGirl]

He doesn't know how to deal with a wrestling match yet.
Growing pains.

[GSH]

I don't know who's been watching what's going on in the paint. You can tell that Boban just doesn't understand why there are no whistles. He's just got to learn how to deal with it, and how not to get the retaliation fouls.

[ironman2886]

Wow. Boban is so soft.

[sasaint]

I don't know who's been watching what's going on in the paint. You can tell that Boban just doesn't understand why there are no whistles. He's just got to learn how to deal with it, and how not to get the retaliation fouls.

Yep, players don't wrestle like that in Eorope.

[Uriel]

RC texting other GM's fielding offers for Kyle Anderson and Jonathan Simmons

[SAGirl]

You drunk, go home Girl. SVG love the Spurs, PATFO and is always praising the Spurs. Only thing he doesnt like is when Pop go apeshit on hack a player.
mmmm

[spursistan]

:lol at folks who thought of Boban as more than 3rd string big with heavy garbage time deployment..

[TXstbobcat]

Red rocket!!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Did Van Gundy mention he had probably been warned during halftime to stop the antics or else he was out?

No. But again, he was making a bigger point about that situation, not defending Zaza. Had nothing to do with Zaza.

[BatManu20]

http://www.channelchoicetv.com/wp-content/uploads/namath.jpg


:lol Kudos for getting the reference.

[SAGirl]

Bonner can still shoot at least.

[Matty2Cool]

boban kyle anderson probably two worst games today in spurs gear. inb4 safatgirl ka d ridin

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Bonbon :lol

[GSH]

Wow. Boban is so soft.


Hardly. The refs are just letting them play, but he's been tagged with a couple. He just doesn't understand. Sometimes I don't either.

[SAGirl]

:lol at folks who thought of Boban as more than 3rd string big with heavy garbage time deployment..
I do hope he can be a bench contributor, but clearly struggling this game.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Boban/Mamba the ultimate death lineup for other teams to guard :lol

[steeledl]

:blahDuncan and the alpha joking around

[SAGirl]

TD supporting the team on the road is a huge morale boost

[ironman2886]

Damn, Duncan looks like Morgan Freeman.

[EVAY]

These guys keep saying that Pop is telling them that Manu is out for at least 6-8 weeks and maybe more. What the hell?

[Horry Hipcheck]

That obese dude in full silver body paint is really bothering me.

[Ron Swanson]

Duncan is so excited that he knocked over a plant.

[Ron Swanson]

Bonner for 333333333333333333333333

[TXstbobcat]

Red rocket333333333333

[r0drig0lac]

Red Rocket!

[Uriel]

Matt Bonner is much improved this year from last season.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

FUCK... there goes our season! :rollin:

[DPG21920]

Bonner hurt - not playing minutes then getting tossed in

[davemaniscool]

bonner hits three and sounded like most of the arena cheered. All that's left is Spurs fans.

[024]

Bonner taking an injury bullet for the team

[SPURt]

Now Bonner is hurt?

[Ron Swanson]

Bonner hurt. We're fucked.

[ElNono]

FUCK... there goes our season! :rollin:

tola ya niglets

[Arrowch4]

Holy hell I love this team.

[Kawhitstorm]

Red Mamba bitten by a Cobra:lol

[weeks]

bonner's body couldn't take all that usage :lol

[Uriel]

Duncan, Ginobili, Bonner... players in this team are dropping like flies.

[ElNono]

Ibaka stopper hurt... fml

[TheGreatYacht]

Perfect excuse to cut Bonner and give Cady a shot

[r0drig0lac]

Duncan, Ginobili, Bonner... players in this team are dropping like flies.

lmao

[GSH]

Mejri is taking the matchup with Boban personally. That's why he was yelling at Pop in the first half. You can tell he's focused on getting up on Boban.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

tola ya niglets
With this injury, we only have 1 player on our team remaining from the 2011 season (a mere 5 years ago). So much for Spurs continuity, tbh :lol

[024]

Now this is truly what the team will look like next year.. no Bonner, Duncan, or Ginobili. We are witnessing the future.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Boban has got to get some low post IQ. The Mavs are swarming him and he just kind of goes through the motions.

[Ron Swanson]

We would be ok losing Kawhi, but not Bonner. Tank for Simmons.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Ibaka stopper hurt... fml
We don't play OKC till March.

[ironman2886]

TD supporting the team on the road is a huge morale boost


Duncan, Ginobili, Bonner... players in this team are dropping like flies.
The oldest bastards on this team.

[Dancelot]

any other player goes down and Pop doesn't move a muscle, Bonner goes down and he's up off the bench immediately :lol

[Horry Hipcheck]

Those "Hoopers" state farm commercials are giving me DeAndre Jordan in drag, something I didn't realize I needed.

[hater]

That was Bonners last NBA 3pointer niggas

Enjoy it

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Perfect excuse to cut Bonner and give Cady a shot
Unfortunately, that might be the way it goes, but Lalanne isn't playing till next year. Bonner was always one injury away from being waived (the last couple years)

[ironman2886]

Those "Hoopers" state farm commercials are giving me DeAndre Jordan in drag, something I didn't realize I needed.
It's a great commercial.

[EVAY]

Calf injuries really are bad to try to recover from. Remember how Brent Barry really didn't ever come back from his that last season? And Tiago just never got right from his.

Maybe it's not his calf. I know we don't use him much, but from what I hear he is a good guy to have in practices and helps teach the system to the newer guys, so I really hope he is not out for long.

[GSH]

Those "Hoopers" state farm commercials are giving me DeAndre Jordan in drag, something I didn't realize I needed.

That's funny. I don't know why, but it's funny.

[Horry Hipcheck]

any other player goes down and Pop doesn't move a muscle, Bonner goes down and he's up off the bench immediately :lol

Older white men have a unique bond

[hater]

Yup I injured my calf 2 years ago. Still feel it sometimes. RIP Bonner

[SAGirl]

Duncan, Ginobili, Bonner... players in this team are dropping like flies.
Not Bonner... no!!!
Damn.. at one per game..
I frankly don't even want to joke about that. was going to get cute about Bonner, but thought no....

[TheGreatYacht]

Boban bailing out fathead just like old times

[timtonymanu]

This announcer has been getting his facts wrong.

[Horry Hipcheck]

So many of JVG's ideas for how to improve the league stem from the fact that he gets bored.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Boban needs to learn to rebound with 2 hands, not tap it like a girl playing volleyball.

[Horry Hipcheck]

HE'S A NEANDERTHAAAALLLL

[UNT Eagles 2016]

refs still whistle happy :lol give it up guys

[SPURt]

Boban looks kind of lost tonight

[Hemotivo]

lmao
"he's a neanderthal" :lol

[weeks]

one more NBA 3 pointer for ray mccallum

how's jimmer doin?

ps: HE'S A NEANDERTHALLL

[SAGirl]

At this point I think Pop is just gathering film for the roast of this bench's defense.

[Uriel]

Calf injuries really are bad to try to recover from. Remember how Brent Barry really didn't ever come back from his that last season? And Tiago just never got right from his.

Maybe it's not his calf. I know we don't use him much, but from what I hear he is a good guy to have in practices and helps teach the system to the newer guys, so I really hope he is not out for long.
The good news is that he doesn't need to be healthy to teach the system to newer guys.

[TheGreatYacht]

Classless Mavs fan with a pre-pubescent voice just called Boban a Neanderthal smh... Tony Romo is a faggot

[hater]

lmao
"he's a neanderthal" :lol
:lol

[ironman2886]

Damn. Some guy just yelled, "He's a Neanderthal!"

[Kawhitstorm]

"He's a Neanderthaaaaaaaaaal!" -Mavs fan :wakeup

[Uriel]

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[Ron Swanson]

Was that a "Go Spurs Go" chant?

[SPURt]

Justin Anderson looks pretty legit on an otherwise awful night to be a Mavs fan

[gambit1990]

spurs fans in dallas are louder than spurs fans at the at&t center. same way with washington.

[ChumpDumper]

Did a Mav fan yell something?

[SAGirl]

Calf injuries really are bad to try to recover from. Remember how Brent Barry really didn't ever come back from his that last season? And Tiago just never got right from his.

Maybe it's not his calf. I know we don't use him much, but from what I hear he is a good guy to have in practices and helps teach the system to the newer guys, so I really hope he is not out for long.
He's great for chemistry. I bet he practices with guys and keeps them sharp.

He's always had the calf leggings this season. Maybe its the last for the Mamba too, although he could keep doing what he's doing, but you wonder for a guy who plays so little to be injured its a headscratcher.

[hater]

Lol bandwagon spurs faggots

Fuck em

[UNT Eagles 2016]

How the FUCK did they get 90? :bang after only 26 in the first quarter?

[TheGreatYacht]

From 26 to 90pts :lmao ball hog ass third unit

[Horry Hipcheck]

Did a Mav fan yell something?

"HE'S A NEANDERTHAAAALLLL!"

[Ron Swanson]

Always nice to beat the shit out of the Mavs

[Horry Hipcheck]

spurs fans in dallas are louder than spurs fans at the at&t center. same way with washington.

AT&T Center crowds are pathetic tbh

[FaM0us Skins]

Good win. 116-90

[TXstbobcat]

:bobo

[Hemotivo]

"He's a Neanderthaaaaaaaaaal!" -Mavs fan :wakeup

http://estaticos04.marca.com/imagenes/2009/06/23/baloncesto/nba/1245748733_extras_noticia_foton_7_0.jpg

[ironman2886]

Dallas scrubs went all out. They look exhausted.

[Uriel]

Lead didn't reach 30 :td

[UNT Eagles 2016]

They got to 90, a little disappointing after the ridiculous first half. Oh well.


42-8 :flag:

[UNT Eagles 2016]

From 26 to 90pts :lmao ball hog ass third unit
I called it in the 2nd quarter... I said they'd get to 87 and maybe even break 90. Third unit defense is atrocious.

[sasaint]

The video of Alonzo Mouring tugging Van Gundy around while Van Gundy is grabbing his ankle is hilarious.
A Must see.

I think somebody posted it in this thread.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

That's funny. I don't know why, but it's funny.
DeAndra Jordan is a faggot, that's why.

[ChumpDumper]

I called it in the 2nd quarter... I said they'd get to 87 and maybe even break 90. Third unit defense is atrocious.Mavs scored the most in the third before the benches cleared.

[Silver&Black]

:flag:

http://i.imgur.com/3neD7SR.png

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Mavs scored the most in the third before the benches cleared.
yeah, they had like close to 40 in the third... seems like the Spurs didn't care and were satisfied after the Zaza ejection and Kawhi's free throws putting us up by 39.

[Kawhitstorm]

Classless Mavs fan with a pre-pubescent voice just called Boban a Neanderthal smh


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[Matty2Cool]

yeah, they had like close to 40 in the third... seems like the Spurs didn't care and were satisfied after the Zaza ejection and Kawhi's free throws putting us up by 39.

i remember when i was in college posting on forums on friday nights oh wait no i dont plz go away lwc.

[TheGreatYacht]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqdn1tZyh1qk4a0ho1_1280.jpg
:lmao

[UNT Eagles 2016]

i remember when i was in college posting on forums on friday nights oh wait no i dont plz go away lwc.
This school is a deadzone on Friday nights. Everyone over freshman age that's not old goes back to see mom and dad every friday. Because like 98% of the campus is from the DFW megalopolis area. I'm in the 2% so I get to stay here, watch games, surf the web and play my superstar football franchise on addictinggames.com.

Ever since I've been here the campus has pretty much shut down at 2pm every friday (all MWF classes are in the morning or very early afternoon) because of the commuter school culture here. Saturdays are so dead that you'll find more squirrels on campus outside than people. Sundays, pretty much the same.

[SAGirl]

Meh, I don't dislike Anderson like I used to. He has proven to be a decent NBA player with room to grow. But yeah, Manus injury will be huge for both players. Tbh, with Manus current skill set I think we will need Simmons and maybe Anderson Come playoff time
What I'd like to see is Pop settling in how he wants to play them, so they can get confidence and rhythm with some guys. Basically so they know what other like to do, and vice versa. They may cut but not get the ball, things of that nature. It's really tough to discern much from these weird lineups.

[DenialTwist]

A Mavs fan yelled "He's a neanderthal! at Boban when JVG was talking on ESPN at the end of the 4th quarter. Did anyone hear it? Rude.

[steeledl]

What I'd like to see is Pop settling in how he wants to play them, so they can get confidence and rhythm with some guys. Basically so they know what other like to do, and vice versa. They may cut but not get the ball, things of that nature. It's really tough to discern much from these weird lineups.


That at would be nice but it's really not going to happen til next year. Pop is still expermiting with lineups and I'm not sure he himself has a plan for the playoffs yet...... The only thing they can do to earn playoff minutes is to play well regardless of situations and lineups . They really have to be ready and able to contribute regardless of who is on tth floor...... Tall task

[SAGirl]

That at would be nice but it's really not going to happen til next year. Pop is still expermiting with lineups and I'm not sure he himself has a plan for the playoffs yet...... The only thing they can do to earn playoff minutes is to play well regardless of situations and lineups . They really have to be ready and able to contribute regardless of who is on tth floor...... Tall task
It is a tall task bc they are "developing" players.
Vets you can plug in and groove bc they are who they are and they know their game.
These guys have to test the limits to see what they can do right now and in the meantime there could be TO, mistakes, ill advised shots... I hope for our sakes yes one of them emerges as a contributor.

I think J.Simms has a niche with his athleticism. KA is a finesse player. I didn't expect to see him in the postseason initially but he still has time to develop and he's had some nice games along the way... as a 4, not a 3. Frankly I haven't liked him as a 3, but Pop insists.

[bic50]

Fck mavs fan for calling boban that.

[Chinook]

Damn. Some guy just yelled, "He's a Neanderthal!"

Probably talking about Dirk.

[LakerHater]

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[BatManu20]

He was F'N trash looking Pop!

Holy shit...

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[SpurPadre]

I don't have ESPN and have to stream this one... sucks! just go in and its streaky....

Also :birthday: SpurPadre (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29323)

Thanks, SAGirl! It's been a great day and our team kicking ass just made it that much better!

[cjw]

It is a tall task bc they are "developing" players.
Vets you can plug in and groove bc they are who they are and they know their game.
These guys have to test the limits to see what they can do right now and in the meantime there could be TO, mistakes, ill advised shots... I hope for our sakes yes one of them emerges as a contributor.

I think J.Simms has a niche with his athleticism. KA is a finesse player. I didn't expect to see him in the postseason initially but he still has time to develop and he's had some nice games along the way... as a 4, not a 3. Frankly I haven't liked him as a 3, but Pop insists.

Someone has to back up Leonard at the 3, and Green's minutes will come at the 2 with Manu out. Too many guys at the 4-5 for Kyle to get minutes there. Once Diaw/West have moved on, that could definitely change.

[GSH]

I think he was mouthing about the fact that he'd just dunked on our giant. If you watch the rest of the game, it was pretty obvious that he took the matchup with Boban personally. He was really working to try and show him up, not just to score on him or defend him. Maybe the Spurs talked to him, but went with Boban instead?

If that's not it, then random neurons firing or something.



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[SAGirl]

Someone has to back up Leonard at the 3, and Green's minutes will come at the 2 with Manu out. Too many guys at the 4-5 for Kyle to get minutes there. Once Diaw/West have moved on, that could definitely change.
I had not thought about that at all....thanks!
It definitely makes sense to me now, since Green will not be able to back up Kawhi as much as he used to, and Simmons can do it sometimes, but now he has to play the 2 as well... and really Simms is not matchup proof, the tall/skilled guys can easily shoot over him which sets him up to have to foul someone struggling to contain someone too tall/long.
You are right.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[cutewizard]

statement win by the Spurs

[BatManu20]

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