Andre Iguodala is gonna be out this Saturday

[Floyd Pacquiao]

warriors are now playing with house money. It takes some of the luster off the game. Although pop wasn't gonna go all in, it still would've been cool to see both teams at full strength.

[HarlemHeat37]

They're also missing Ezeli, a huge part of their bench..

[Floyd Pacquiao]

They're also missing Ezeli, a huge part of their bench..
Varejao has been playing well with them that I hadn't even noticed

[HarlemHeat37]

Varejao has been playing well with them that I hadn't even noticed

Varejao is trash IMO:lol

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Varejao is trash IMO:lol
Guess warriors are that great where they can play 4 on 5 and still look good

[PrimeMinister]

Prediction: dubs lose, and the disclaimer of iguodala and ezeli not playing is used anytime the game is mentioned while no one mentions the lack of Duncan in the first meeting at oracle. I'd wager klay mentions it post game just like all the other excuses he comes up with after a loss.

[HarlemHeat37]

Guess warriors are that great where they can play 4 on 5 and still look good

They don't really lose anything when they play Varejao and Speights vs. shitty teams, but that's a product of their surroundings/system IMO..

Ezeli was giving virtually the same type of impact as Bogut, prior to his injury..inferior passer, but more mobile/athletic..he could give the Spurs' backup bigs some problems inside IMO..

[spursistan]

The Warriors will be reading those press clips about not winning a regular season in San Antonio since 1997..and that spells trouble, tbh :lol...Let's hope our guys match their intensity..those niggas haven't lost a game against a team that matters yet..

[Robz4000]

Basically, it'll be a lose/lose game for the Spurs.

[dabom]

Basically, it'll be a lose/lose game for the Spurs.

It's not a loss if the Spurs win.

[Robz4000]

It's not a loss if the Spurs win.

:cry but Iggy and Etzeli didn't play !! :cry

[dabom]

:lol

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Prediction: dubs lose, and the disclaimer of iguodala and ezeli not playing is used anytime the game is mentioned while no one mentions the lack of Duncan in the first meeting at oracle. I'd wager klay mentions it post game just like all the other excuses he comes up with after a loss.

Fucking money prediction tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

Incoming blowout, tbh. Easy win for the Spurs

[Spurs9]

They barely squeaked past the Suns last night :lol

[EVAY]

They will be up for the Spurs. We remain the 'ones to beat'

[timtonymanu]

The Warriors have struggled in games when Iggy doesn't play. Should help the Spurs a little bit, but it puts more pressure on them to win.

[DPG21920]

Warriors, while still good, have not been anywhere the team they started out as. They have been winning, but they are no longer dominating. Call it coasting. Call it injury. Call it whatever you want. They are still great, but their metrics have dipped for sure post ASB

[Kawhitstorm]

Varejao has been playing well with them that I hadn't even noticed

Bogut has picked it up & Speight felt threatened by Sideshow Bob thus is playing hard to keep his job.

[ElNono]

The Dubs don't really worry me, until we lose to the Clippers Tuesday, then I'll probably think the Spurs can't beat them, tbh...

[tmtcsc]

All these Warrior matchups are pretty much preseason games. The real tests will be in the playoffs. I still think catching them for 1st in the West is a little out of reach.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Guess warriors are that great where they can play 4 on 5 and still look good
honestly, they could be playing 2 on 20 and still win with Curry shooting and Draymond Green setting illegal screens on anyone trying to contest his shot.

[Sean Cagney]

:cry but Iggy and Etzeli didn't play !! :cry

They can say what they want I would take a W and smile.

[KenziE]

The Dubs don't really worry me, until we lose to the Clippers Tuesday, then I'll probably think the Spurs can't beat them, tbh...


We ain't losing to the clips on tue its our revenge game tbh

[bklynspursfan]

Since the all star break, they've been very meh anyway. Margin of victory is like 4-5 points I think. They're still winning games, but no longer blowing teams out like earlier this year.

If we take care of the ball and play spurs basketball, we should win. Idk if we'll repay the 30 point loss, but a win is a win

[PopTheGOAT]

Prediction: dubs lose, and the disclaimer of iguodala and ezeli not playing is used anytime the game is mentioned while no one mentions the lack of Duncan in the first meeting at oracle. I'd wager klay mentions it post game just like all the other excuses he comes up with after a loss.
:lol I agree with this prediction completely. I do think Duncan missing the last game would be brought up more if the game was somewhat close.

[Perry Mason]

Since the all star break, they've been very meh anyway. Margin of victory is like 4-5 points I think. They're still winning games, but no longer blowing teams out like earlier this year.

If we take care of the ball and play spurs basketball, we should win. Idk if we'll repay the 30 point loss, but a win is a win

How do you look up their stats post-All Star break?

[Splits]

I will bet anyone and everyone $100 that the Spurs win this game.

[DPG21920]

How do you look up their stats post-All Star break?

Example for Players: http://espn.go.com/nba/player/splits/_/id/3988/danny-green

you just have to search for either player or team "season splits"

[HarlemHeat37]

To be fair, most Spurs fans used Duncan as an excuse in the first game, despite losing by 30, tbh:lol

[dabom]

I will bet anyone and everyone $100 that the Spurs win this game.

The Spurs are probably favored. Giving your bet a major advantage.

[Robz4000]

I will bet anyone and everyone $100 that the Spurs win this game.

UNT Eagles 2016 double or nothing bruh

[HarlemHeat37]

I will bet anyone and everyone $100 that the Spurs win this game.

I'll take a $1000 bet for a Spurs-Warriors series at even money, tbh:lol..

[DPG21920]

Since the all star break, they've been very meh anyway. Margin of victory is like 4-5 points I think. They're still winning games, but no longer blowing teams out like earlier this year.

If we take care of the ball and play spurs basketball, we should win. Idk if we'll repay the 30 point loss, but a win is a win

Agreed - that's what I was saying. Still good, but they have relied heavily on Curry literally bailing them out which isn't always going to happen despite his greatness. They still play well offensively in most games, but defensively is where you see the lapses.

Blowing them out is going to be tough because even a bad night for them is still solid scoring.

[dabom]

UNT Eagles 2016 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49650) double or nothing bruh

How did you tag his name with a space?

[Agloco]

How did you tag his name with a space?

How do you tag at all?

[dabom]

How do you tag at all?

@name

[Agloco]

@name

:tu

[Kawhitstorm]

I will bet anyone and everyone $100 that the Spurs win this game.

I would feel comfortable if Porker was out for the year but alas he'll keep dragging his corpse while hogging the ball.:bang

[DMC]

Varejao is trash IMO:lol
He'll run roughshod on us, you watch. I thought that acquisition was a mistake. I realize you pick up as much talent as you can, when you can, but I feel like bring in an "energy guy" like him could cause more rifts than he mends.

[Spurtacular]

Dn't care who plays; no having the perfect home record broken by the f'ing warriors. Had enough of their BS for one year.

[coachmac87]

Warriors defense has already been looking suspect lately...this really doesn't help.

[KenziE]

I would feel comfortable if Porker was out for the year but alas he'll keep dragging his corpse while hogging the ball.:bang

True story

[Chillen]

Getting a win vs the Warriors won't be a cakewalk, but I am pretty sure the Spurs would like to win this upcoming game. GS took care of business in their arena, time for the Spurs to do the same. I do agree it looks like the Warriors are coasting, the Spurs actually seem to be getting better, stronger since the ASB. This game will be a good indicator for the Spurs of where they are at as a team.

[DPG21920]

Look, the only thing you can't do is fall behind big early. Yes, GS can coast and has allowed a few comebacks, but they won't coast vs SA.

Falling behind early to GS is death because outscoring them big when they have it going is tough. Keep it close early, no terrible starts.

[Chillen]

Look, the only thing you can't do is fall behind big early. Yes, GS can coast and has allowed a few comebacks, but they won't coast vs SA.

Falling behind early to GS is death because outscoring them big when they have it going is tough. Keep it close early, no terrible starts.

If GS is hitting all those crazy shots like 3's and crap, to stay in the game you have to be able to at least come close to matching their production. I believe the Spurs had tons of turnovers in their first meeting with GS, so obviously not turning the ball over against the Warriors would play in the Spurs favor.

[DMC]

If your perfect home record is broken, it's best that it's broken by the defending champions. It would suck to have it broken by the Lakers.

[DPG21920]

If GS is hitting all those crazy shots like 3's and crap, to stay in the game you have to be able to at least come close to matching their production. I believe the Spurs had tons of turnovers in their first meeting with GS, so obviously not turning the ball over against the Warriors would play in the Spurs favor.

For sure - Spurs had a crazy amount of TO's which is death vs most teams let alone GS. That alone should keep things closer.

[DMC]

Look, the only thing you can't do is fall behind big early. Yes, GS can coast and has allowed a few comebacks, but they won't coast vs SA.

Falling behind early to GS is death because outscoring them big when they have it going is tough. Keep it close early, no terrible starts.
We are going to fall behind early because we come out lethargic all the time. Kawhi doesn't seem to be settled into his role until the 2nd quarter and they start this long feeling out process where Tim is left open at the top of the circle and he cannot decide if he wants to shoot or pass. He should let if fly if he's open. Also, don't foul the 3pt shooters. If they make them they make them, don't give them freethrows.

[Obstructed_View]

If your perfect home record is broken, it's best that it's broken by the defending champions. It would suck to have it broken by the Lakers.

I'd just as soon the Warriors never win in San Antonio during Duncan's career.

[DPG21920]

I'd just as soon the Warriors never win in San Antonio during Duncan's career.

709226553847078913

[DMC]

I'd just as soon the Warriors never win in San Antonio during Duncan's career.
I'd just as soon no one else ever win in San Antonio.

[SpursforSix]

Fuck the Warriors and every one else who comes to play in SA. That's all.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

UNT Eagles 2016 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49650) double or nothing bruh

i'll pay him $500 (legit this time) or give him my guitar (bought for $599, good condition) if the Spurs DO beat the Warriors in the WCF (not the regular season)... but he has to give me $400 ($500 minus the $100 he thinks I owe him already) IF the Spurs lose in the WCF to the Warriors. THIS DEAL IS REAL AND NON WELCHABLE IF HE TAKES IT. Also; I only pay him half if the Spurs win the WCF and go on and lose to the Cavs.

[Splits]

i'll pay him $500 (legit this time) or give him my guitar (bought for $599, good condition) if the Spurs DO beat the Warriors in the WCF (not the regular season)... but he has to give me $400 ($500 minus the $100 he thinks I owe him already) IF the Spurs lose in the WCF to the Warriors. THIS DEAL IS REAL AND NON WELCHABLE IF HE TAKES IT. Also; I only pay him half if the Spurs win the WCF and go on and lose to the Cavs.

Deal.

[dabom]

Also state the payment deadline guys...

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Deal.

Can you give me a week to decide this time? I'll let you know before the spurs-dubs game on Saturday



Payment deadline June 30, 2016 dabom



Basically: since the deal would be conditioned on the FInals as well as teh WCF: I would wait to pay straight cash or my Pacifica squier straticaster (electric, blue). Might need new strings since I haven't played it in a couple years.
(http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=47543)

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Also state the payment deadline guys...

Basically the purpose of this bet would be hedging for me.... if the Spurs win 6, I lose some money or my prized old guitar from HS, but I'm still very happy. If they lose to the Dubs, I get a nice hunk of money for my troubles. If they lose in the Finals... well that'd be shitty as hell for me but I don't think it would happen. Fair enough?

[SpursforSix]

Basically the purpose of this bet would be hedging for me.... if the Spurs win 6, I lose some money or my prized old guitar from HS, but I'm still very happy. If they lose to the Dubs, I get a nice hunk of money for my troubles. If they lose in the Finals... well that'd be shitty as hell for me but I don't think it would happen. Fair enough?

You're the Matt Bonner of Spurstalk.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

You're the Matt Bonner of Spurstalk.

So I make victories against OKC happen? Sure worked out last night, :toast

[100%duncan]

Like we didnt have Duncan last game :rolleyes

[Robz4000]

i'll pay him $500 (legit this time) or give him my guitar (bought for $599, good condition) if the Spurs DO beat the Warriors in the WCF (not the regular season)... but he has to give me $400 ($500 minus the $100 he thinks I owe him already) IF the Spurs lose in the WCF to the Warriors. THIS DEAL IS REAL AND NON WELCHABLE IF HE TAKES IT. Also; I only pay him half if the Spurs win the WCF and go on and lose to the Cavs.


Deal.

There. Now put the welching BS to the side until July (if he doesn't pay up) and focus on the true welchers downstairs that deserve it.

[SpursforSix]

So I make victories against OKC happen? Sure worked out last night, :toast

Yes. That's exactly how I meant it.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Yes. That's exactly how I meant it.

I love me some Bon Bon, :)


also I think I'll be able to afford that by then as I'll have a full time career by then over $60k and won't pay for an abortion this year.

[Robz4000]

I love me some Bon Bon, :)


also I think I'll be able to afford that by then as I'll have a full time career by then over $60k and won't pay for an abortion this year.

You better pay up if you lose this one otherwise you'll get the full KoolAids treatment.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

You better pay up if you lose this one otherwise you'll get the full KoolAids treatment.

I'll even include the guitar case with the guitar if I choose to go that route


It looks a whole lot like this


http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2012/post-21883-0-33948100-1347311545.jpg

[weeks]

Edit, nvm ill decide closer to the game

[JohnnyMax]

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/undertaker-sitting-up.gif

[Ice009]

709226553847078913

Well, they won a playoff game here almost 3 years ago, so I don't think this regular season thing is a big deal.


I'd just as soon no one else ever win in San Antonio.

Yes. I'd rather no one else win in San Antonio again. Both regular season and playoffs.

[Uriel]

BOLD PREDICTION: Spurs will destroy the Warriors by 15+ points.

[Uriel]

I'll take a $1000 bet for a Spurs-Warriors series at even money, tbh:lol..
You'd bet $1000 on the Spurs to beat the Warriors in a 7-game series?

[pookenstein]

If we beat LAC and the Blazers I can see the Dubs going All In on saturday to protect their recently earned record of home wins.

[100%duncan]

You'd bet $1000 on the Spurs to beat the Warriors in a 7-game series?

No he'll bet for the worriers

[spursparker9]

Rest kawhi then

[hater]

Lol this is a meaningless game. Pop will most likely rest our old 3 or a combination of such

[DMC]

BOLD PREDICTION: Spurs will destroy the Warriors by 15+ points.

Pop will rest his starters.

[jermaine]

I remember Cleveland beat the Spurs every game in the regular season, then they got swept in the finals. If OKC keeps losing, an we beat the Clips... idk if we beat the Dubs. I'm good with being in 2nd place to rest people for the playoffs. OKC an Clips shouldn't be able to catch us, nor will we catch the Dubs for 1st place. Might as well rest people an get pt for Miller an Martin.(I doubt Miller but we're gonna need Martin)

[bklynspursfan]

Agreed - that's what I was saying. Still good, but they have relied heavily on Curry literally bailing them out which isn't always going to happen despite his greatness. They still play well offensively in most games, but defensively is where you see the lapses.

Blowing them out is going to be tough because even a bad night for them is still solid scoring.

Yup. And their defense has been terrible, so it'll be important for us to play our game offensively and be sharp for 48 minutes. Can't play like we did against OKC and miss so many open shots.

[SpurAddict561]

As bad as we shot and as sloppy as we were with the ball last game we were within reach there for a bit, even in the 3rd.


We have to slow the game down, make some 3s and take care of the ball.

[wingster]

I say that no one is gonna rest for this game.

[JuneJive]

I'd like to see experimentation. Lots of it. No matter the outcome.

If / When we get to face them in the PO, we'll be able to "surprise" them more than they can us.

They're an open book. I can't see how they can improve anymore.

The Spurs, on the other hand, have yet to find the most balanced way of offense.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

I'll even include the guitar case with the guitar if I choose to go that route


It looks a whole lot like this


http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2012/post-21883-0-33948100-1347311545.jpg

That guitar sucks tbh those pickups are trash, I bet you slap use a solid state amp too

[TampaDude]

Pop will rest his starters.

Yup...and the Spurs will still win by 10. :hat

[weeks]

You know they're gonna come out motivated
Splits I'm interested in that bet but how you feel about less? I'm thinking about it

[EVAY]

The Warriors are gonna come in ready for bear...they are using the fact that the media is hyping this as "GSW hasn't won in San Antonio in the rs since Tim Duncan was drafted." Which is true.




They are gonna be totally motivated. I just hope we can match their intensity level. Our poor first quarter showings have mostly been a function of 'not being ready to play'. If that happens Saturday night we won't be able to come back against a team that feels that they have something to prove and are anxious to prove it.

[Seventyniner]

The Warriors are gonna come in ready for bear...they are using the fact that the media is hyping this as "GSW hasn't won in San Antonio in the rs since Tim Duncan was drafted." Which is true. They are gonna be totally motivated. I just hope we can match their intensity level. Our poor first quarter showings have mostly been a function of 'not being ready to play'. If that happens Saturday night we won't be able to come back against a team that feels that they have something to prove and are anxious to prove it. Agreed. The Warriors seem to have a top gear that can't be matched by the rest of the league. @CLE, vs SA, etc. They really do seem to get up for big games, and all the talk of not having won a regular season game @SA in so long is huge bulletin board material. That said, it would be devastating to their morale if the Spurs win easily. They haven't dealt with real adversity since last year's playoffs.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

That guitar sucks tbh those pickups are trash, I bet you slap use a solid state amp too
:lol I have the $99 amp from Sam Ash that my mom bought me in 2009. I'll even include it in the package too if the Spurs do win the West, tbh

[tonight...you]

The Warriors are gonna come in ready for bear...they are using the fact that the media is hyping this as "GSW hasn't won in San Antonio in the rs since Tim Duncan was drafted." Which is true.




They are gonna be totally motivated. I just hope we can match their intensity level. Our poor first quarter showings have mostly been a function of 'not being ready to play'. If that happens Saturday night we won't be able to come back against a team that feels that they have something to prove and are anxious to prove it.
You know Pop doesn't emphasize RS games. If the team is motivated as hell on Saturday- that motivation came from themselves and honestly, that would worry me because it indicates the Warriors are in the players' heads, instead of treating it like any other RS game.

Although I can totally see Kawhi laying in bed, late nite, watching tape of Curry. Every night.
Learning his every motion. His every thought. Getting ready for the inevitable (hopefully) playoff match-up.

But that's the fantastical fantasy of my fanside talking.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

You know Pop doesn't emphasize RS games. If the team is motivated as hell on Saturday- that motivation came from themselves and honestly, that would worry me because it indicates the Warriors are in the players' heads, instead of treating it like any other RS game.

Although I can totally see Kawhi laying in bed, late nite, watching tape of Curry. Every night.
Learning his every motion. His every thought. Getting ready for the inevitable (hopefully) playoff match-up.

But that's the fantastical fantasy of my fanside talking.

Just don't let him FUCKING SHOOT ANY THREES and we'll win. Give him ZERO airspace.

[tonight...you]

Just don't let him FUCKING SHOOT ANY THREES and we'll win. Give him ZERO airspace.
Right... pretty tough though when you have to hit him beyond half court on D THE ENTIRE GAME and he has the ability to blow past you to setup the offense easily, or put them in a halfcourt break situation...

I suspect it will be Green on Curry the most minutes with Kawhi switching to him in the 4th.
Where's Parker and Mills going to hide, though?

Pop won't show any answers in the RS, but he just may stumble upon some.

[Splits]

You know they're gonna come out motivated
Splits (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=24583) I'm interested in that bet but how you feel about less? I'm thinking about it

I'll do $98

[Ice009]

The Warriors are gonna come in ready for bear...they are using the fact that the media is hyping this as "GSW hasn't won in San Antonio in the rs since Tim Duncan was drafted." Which is true.




They are gonna be totally motivated. I just hope we can match their intensity level. Our poor first quarter showings have mostly been a function of 'not being ready to play'. If that happens Saturday night we won't be able to come back against a team that feels that they have something to prove and are anxious to prove it.

They won a game here 3 years ago in the playoffs though. It's not that big of a deal IMO.

[afireinside20]

Excuses in advance, when the Spurs whoop that ass

[Kool Bob Love]

Kawhi luck out again I see.

[weeks]

I'll do $98
:lol I'm a broke bitch with three kids and an evil ex wife...I love my spurs and can't justify throwing that much away right now...
I'll do $50 though.
I think the dubs are gonna be on an unholy crusade to end the streak and you know pop could give two fucks.

[DenialTwist]

Doesn't matter if Iggy's out. Warriors always get up to play the spurs and considering they haven't won in SA in a really long time, it's more motivation for them.
Anyways, Spurs better be ready to face them this Saturday. Curry recently has been unstoppable. Thank goodness the spurs have Kawhi and Green. We know he can't be stopped but someone has to slow him down.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Doesn't matter if Iggy's out. Warriors always get up to play the spurs and considering they haven't won in SA in a really long time, it's more motivation for them.
Anyways, Spurs better be ready to face them this Saturday. Curry recently has been unstoppable. Thank goodness the spurs have Kawhi and Green. We know he can't be stopped but someone has to slow him down.
Kirrie is overrated tbh, the kid is just a lanky one trick pony shooter who wouldn't make it 2 seconds if guys like D-West were allowed to put him on his ass without getting tossed for flagrant fouls.

[gameFACE]

GS will be on the 2nd night of a B2B. Spurs are fucked if they can't beat GS with that, two key players out and at home. GS is coming to play so the Spurs can't do their mechanical/lethargic start.

That said - Spurs with the W :claw

[turb0time]

GS will be on the 2nd night of a B2B. Spurs are fucked if they can't beat GS with that, two key players out and at home. GS is coming to play so the Spurs can't do their mechanical/lethargic start.

That said - Spurs with the W :claw

[BatManu20]

If Danny shows up, I think we have a good shot. If he lays an egg like he has been lately, could be a long night. That goes for our whole team actually.

The Spurs are 18/88 from 3 over the last 4 games (!!). That's not going to cut it.

[SAGirl]

If Danny shows up, I think we have a good shot. If he lays an egg like he has been lately, could be a long night. That goes for our whole team actually.

The Spurs are 18/88 from 3 over the last 4 games (!!). That's not going to cut it.
Definitely agree. If the former shooter known as Danny Green regains his shot it definitely makes a difference.
Though our entire backcourt was terrible against OKC and Danny is not the only one who has been slumping which makes it more noticeable. I think we need Manu back too. Mills and Tony need to be hitting shots bc on defense they are not stopping GSW.

[Benoit]

If Spurs cant beat us on the 2nd night of a back2back without Iggy(and Festus) at home, they cant be considered real competition

[dabom]

If Spurs cant beat us on the 2nd night of a back2back without Iggy(and Festus) at home, they cant be considered real competition

You keep saying "us". You are a lakerette fan. :lmao

[Benoit]

You keep saying "us". You are a lakerette fan. :lmao

Kobe is my fav player of all time but Ive been a Dubs fan for 15 years

[dabom]

Kobe is my fav player of all time but Ive been a Dubs fan for 15 years

:lmao

[KenziE]

Kobe is my fav player of all time but Ive been a Dubs fan for 15 years

Wahahahaha