Game Thread: Spurs vs Heat -- Wed. (3/23) - 7:30PM CST (2:30AM Riga Time)

[BatManu20]

Back in San Antonio tonight as we take on a 41-29 Heat team that have won 9 of their last 12 games, including last night's victory over the Pelicans. Looking for a bounce-back win at home after that brutal road loss to the Hornets. I have a feeling the guys will play inspired tonight. Everyone is available for us. It's Military Appreciation Night tonight too so expect the camo uni's. No excuses. Let's get it.

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[look_at_g_shred]

:tu

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[BatManu20]

Start your morning off right with a throwback.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bckeFYPj-o

[Darius Bieber]

Start your morning off right with a throwback.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bckeFYPj-o


:lobt::cry:cry

[TXstbobcat]

:flag:

[Canyonero]

Go espuelas.

[TDomination]

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I remember that play. Man that was beautiful. Such a weird game. Wish we won.

[SupremeGuy]

712474293095903232I fucking hate playing teams with nothing to lose. Those faggots are going to come out and ball hard against us, I fucking know it. Either way, fuck them and fuck Lebatard.

:flag:

[r0drig0lac]

nba finals preview

[SPURt]

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Nothing to lose? Teams 3-6 in the eastern conference all have 41 wins. It could be the difference between home court in the first round. They'll need that if they need time for Bosh to come back.

[RD2191]

Fuck this regular season mess. Ready for the playoffs.

[Budkin]

Kinda feel bad for the Heat tonight.

[NameLess Scrub]

Whiteside 20/20.
Dragic will abuse our PGs, make all sorts of bad shots.
Wade will break the league's record of lean in fouls.

All this in the 2nd half when Pop tries all guard lineups and Boban at SF.

Spurs lose.

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Serious note, I'm glad they're back in NBALP and not in NBATV again.

[$pursDynasty]

We all know Bill is out of pocket, and while I have always enjoyed his cache of Melissa pics, I have no idea where he got them from, unless he took them himself, lol. So is there anyone else in ST that can carry that flag until Bill returns? Or maybe we will put the Melissa thing on hiatus until he returns and you guys can just post gorgeous gals in Spurs gear?

[$pursDynasty]

Batmanu as always thanks for you hard work of assembling and starting great Spurs game threads, still the highest win % ever for the Spurs :bobo

[spurraider21]

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the timing of ginobili's cut there was impeccable :wow

[TheGreatYacht]

Losing streak starts here

[spurraider21]

Start your morning off right with a throwback.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bckeFYPj-o
dat third quarter :cry

[SAGirl]

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So true Boris, just so true.

[Silver&Black]

:flag::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[spurs10]

Batmanu as always thanks for you hard work of assembling and starting great Spurs game threads, still the highest win % ever for the Spurs :bobo:bobo

[spurs10]

Err...anybody seen Bill and Melissa? :wow

[TEXICAN]

GO SPURS GO!!!!!!

[TXstbobcat]

Err...anybody seen Bill and Melissa? :wow

He is away in the UK. Said he will be back in early April.

[spurtech09]

Start your morning off right with a throwback.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bckeFYPj-oGood times....:)

[Ron Swanson]

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[LakerHater]

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[NikosChelsea7]

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[wildbill2u]

I remember that play. Man that was beautiful. Such a weird game. Wish we won.

I couldn't figure out why they didn't keep up that ball movement for the rest of the game. Very doable for the Spurs. It's their style.

[ElNono]

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[ElNono]

Hopefully UNT is on a straitjacket having a "date" with somebody tonight...

[SpurPadre]

Here's novel idea: build a 21 point lead...and FUCKING KEEP IT!!!!

[EVAY]

Here's novel idea: build a 21 point lead...and FUCKING KEEP IT!!!!


LOL.

[TampaDude]

Blowout win for the Spurs. Book it.

[DPG21920]

I love watching the Heat (namely Wade). Just always loved Wade and he's my favorite non-spur. Interested to see Whiteside this game vs our bigs.

Goran is on a gimpy ankle, so let's see if SA can keep him under wraps

[weeks]

Err...anybody seen Bill and Melissa? :wowthey're resting for the playoffs, coaches decision

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS pAulGarciaPS
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS) Jonathon Simmons and Matt Bonner are on the inactive list for San Antonio tonight.

[TXstbobcat]

:flag:

[ace3g]

Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) Luol Deng (left thigh bruise) is out for the Heat.

[Texas_Ranger]

i don't feel good about this game... just don't let Dragic go superman mode.

[loveforthegame]

Stay healthy and get the win. :flag:

[DPG21920]

I hate these uniforms :lol

[Uriel]

The Spurs will win this game, but I'm not as confident it will the big blowout that everyone seems to think it will be.

[Ron Swanson]

I can't see them with those camouflage jerseys.

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Look at Danny fight with Amare. Just :tu

[TXstbobcat]

:claw

[Ron Swanson]

:claw

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard33333333333

[DPG21920]

No Deng is great for Kawhi, but I wonder if Winslow gets a lot of run if Kawhi gets hot. Dude is already a damn good defender.

[DPG21920]

Great job by Dragic there on TP. He fought through a lot of traffic to blow that play up.

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard!!!!!!!

[loveforthegame]

Leonard. Good to see him more involved. :tu

[Ron Swanson]

Just score all the points, Kawhi

[r0drig0lac]

Kawow

[TheGreatYacht]

Lmfao. Duncan taking every post up, P&R, etc... LMA needs to tell Poop to quit being a faggot

[TXstbobcat]

:lma

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Gotta remain perfect at home against the Least, :ihit

[steeledl]

Oh fuck not those unis

[steeledl]

Aldridge wtf..... No help defense

[loveforthegame]

Way to stop the ball guys.

[DPG21920]

Wow - totally fell asleep.

[loveforthegame]

LMA not sharp defensively tonight.

[Uriel]

:lol Getting roasted by Josh fucking McRoberts

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

LMA should be doing that nearly every time.

[loveforthegame]

Nice block. Wish he'd made that 3.

[DPG21920]

:wow Wade

[Ron Swanson]

McScruberts goes for 20+ tonight

[TXstbobcat]

:claw

[DPG21920]

It's all two-man game on one side of the floor. Spurs getting good looks, but it's a jumbled up mess on the weak side and two-man on the strong side.

[TheGreatYacht]

Diaw and Manu? Ugh. There goes the lead

[Uriel]

Stoudemire missed a wide open jumpshot from the top of the key.

I could've made that shot, tbh.

[DPG21920]

Diaw and Manu? Ugh. There goes the lead

They should be fine in this game IMVHO.

[SupremeGuy]

Fucking refs... Kawhi got obviously pushed and they didn't call shit. But oh fuck is someone sneezes in Durant or CP3's direction they'll get ejected. Fucking faggots.

[DJR210]

:lol Kawhi trying out his "punk refs for calls" shtick

[TXstbobcat]

McScruberts goes for 20+ tonight

he got a haircut. He used to look like a homeless guy when he had the beard and long hair. :rollin

[r0drig0lac]

Just score all the points, Kawhi

[steeledl]

Lol I know his injury history but it's pretty hilarious that Duncan is still better than Amare .

[TheGreatYacht]

They should be fine in this game IMVHO.
Hopefully!

[DJR210]

Anyone else hate Miracle Body and Paint?

[Budkin]

LMA needs to go in raw tonight.

[DPG21920]

Whiteside in and picks up a foul immediately - great for SA

[loveforthegame]

Get a rebound.

[ElNono]

Gotta be better with that entry pass Paddy

[TheGreatYacht]

Diaw, the worst rebounder in the league vs Whiteside. Yawn

[TheGreatYacht]

Why isn't West the first big off the bench yet???

Fat head. Jesus........

[TXstbobcat]

:lma

[Kawhitstorm]

Boris boxing out Whiteside:lmao

[01Snake]

Anyone else hate Miracle Body and Paint?

Yes. The guy is a hand-talking moron.

[DPG21920]

Teams don't respect Mills ball handling at all. They always full court press him hoping to force TOs.

[TXstbobcat]

Bobo!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Boris bullying dudes.

[Kawhitstorm]

Diaw, the worst rebounder in the league vs Whiteside. Yawn

Boban owns Whiteside as everyone witnessed during their last matchup.:wakeup

[urunobili]

Seven steps Fathead...

[r0drig0lac]

dat pass

[DPG21920]

West v Whiteside wrestling match coming up!

[loveforthegame]

Box out? Just a thought.

[TheGreatYacht]

Boban????

This bench needs a miracle

[TXstbobcat]

West!!!!

[DPG21920]

Whiteside has just improved so much it's crazy.

[ElNono]

Paddy and Fathead giving us nothing on O

[LakerHater]

what the hells up with Patty?

[01Snake]

Fucking getting destroyed on the boards

[Kawhitstorm]

Turd Towers against Whiteside:downspin:

[ElNono]

there we go paddy

[TXstbobcat]

Mills!!!!!!!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Anyone else hate Miracle Body and Paint?

But they work miracles!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Turd Towers against Whiteside:downspin:

:lol


#FreeBoban

#FreeOverloadKraken

[ElNono]

D was good again, we need to do better on O with that 2nd unit... I like Manu playmaking, but gotta make shots

[BatManu20]

Whiteside beasting on the glass as expected. D-West is giving up 5 inches to him.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

D was good again, we need to do better on O with that 2nd unit... I like Manu playmaking, but gotta make shots
or, we can start off 30-7 and find a way to lose the game. Either way.

[TheGreatYacht]

We playing Memphis soon? My friend just said what's up to Lance Stephenson at River Center lol

[steeledl]

That gay Star Trek guy sure has stood the test of time

[D-Wade]

Hassan balling his ass off

[DPG21920]

Pop should seriously consider staggering Tim/LMA some in the 2nd half is Whiteside has his way this quarter. He is the only mismatch they have with him coming off the bench.

[ElNono]

can't buy a basket

[steeledl]

Our bench getting used .

[TheGreatYacht]

Manu and fat head are useless on both sides

[Robz4000]

First home loss tonight. Spurs look mentally checked out.

[TXstbobcat]

:bobo

[Kawhitstorm]

Turd Towers getting demolished :bang

[ElNono]

what a pass

[UNT Eagles 2016]

First home loss tonight. Spurs look mentally checked out.

not to a Leastern team, not 2 losses in a row :nope

[steeledl]

Pop should seriously consider staggering Tim/LMA some in the 2nd half is Whiteside has his way this quarter. He is the only mismatch they have with him coming off the bench.


Concur

[ElNono]

bad foul

[BatManu20]

Pop is gonna fall in love with Whiteside bc of this game.

[DPG21920]

First home loss tonight. Spurs look mentally checked out.

Disagree. They are playing sort of a lazy pace but they don't look checked out. See guys battling just moving slowly.

[Texas_Ranger]

fouling on jumpshots... amazing

[DPG21920]

Pop is gonna fall in love with Whiteside bc of this game.

He should. Whiteside is a legit game changer now. He's gotten so damn good. He still has flaws, but his progress and impact has gotten so much better.

[ElNono]

smdh

[TheGreatYacht]

Foh Pop. How much proof do you need to see Fat Head isn't a basketball player?

[Uriel]

:lmao Spurs

[spursistan]

Remember when the bench used to destroy their counterparts :lol

[ElNono]

Foh Pop. How much proof do you need to see Fat Head isn't a basketball player?

I'm at that point of just give the mins to Martin... see what he has

[DPG21920]

Whew - Spurs got lucky there.

[TheGreatYacht]

Remember when the bench used to destroy their counterparts :lol
:cry Ferrari :cry

[Kawhitstorm]

The bench has been ass :sleep

[ElNono]

there we go.. got that shooting foul back

[DPG21920]

Every time MIA doesn't go through Whiteside with Boris/West in the game is a win.

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm at that point of just give the mins to Martin... see what he has
Exactly. Now Martin will get 3 minutes of playing time before Green comes back. Setting him up to fail tbh imho

[steeledl]

Spurrefs

[ElNono]

my main concern with Anderson is that he's not aggressive either... he needs to be more assertive if he's to keep his minutes

[steeledl]

my main concern with Anderson is that he's not aggressive either... he needs to be more assertive if he's to keep his minutes


Agree... We can't seriously consider playing him in meaningful playoff games. Might as well see what Kmart can do with decent run

[DPG21920]

my main concern with Anderson is that he's not aggressive either... he needs to be more assertive if he's to keep his minutes

He definitely has NBA talent, but like most young players with a limited role confidence and feel for the game will take time. His issues seem mostly mental with decision making.

[Budkin]

God our bench has been killing us.

[Ron Swanson]

:bobo to that veteran

[Ron Swanson]

And now a history lesson from Sean.

[r0drig0lac]

He definitely has NBA talent, but like most young players with a limited role confidence and feel for the game will take time. His issues seem mostly mental with decision making.

he plays with fear of making mistakes

[loveforthegame]

Martin. :tu

[01Snake]

KMart doing work, LOL

[Ron Swanson]

Martin doing Martin things

[spursistan]

K-mart with FT baiting goods :lol

[SupremeGuy]

:bobo to that veteran

[TheGreatYacht]

KMart :lmao

Love having a flopper on our team lol

[ElNono]

He definitely has NBA talent, but like most young players with a limited role confidence and feel for the game will take time. His issues seem mostly mental with decision making.

right, that's why i'm saying maybe next season...

[DPG21920]

Very good sequence by KMart. Stayed tight on defense then drew a foul :tu

[DPG21920]

right, that's why i'm saying maybe next season...

Looks like it.

[ElNono]

Martin can shoot that shit

[Budkin]

Dat flopping

[TXstbobcat]

Kmart!!!!!!!

[01Snake]

Blue Light Special!!!

[Ron Swanson]

KMart!

[DPG21920]

Kevin Martin game...

[steeledl]

Kmart!

[Ron Swanson]

Blue Light Special!!!

:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Wtf is Tyrannosaurus head on the side for?!?!?!

[ElNono]

:claw

[r0drig0lac]

K-Mart!!!

[steeledl]

Kawhi !!!

[Ron Swanson]

:claw

[TXstbobcat]

:claw3333333333333

[01Snake]

KMart needs to get more PT

[loveforthegame]

Leonard doing Leonard things. :tu

[DPG21920]

Kawhi with a beast job! Great rebound with Whiteside all over him then comes down and drain-o.

[loveforthegame]

Wtf is Tyrannosaurus head on the side for?!?!?!

:lol

[spursistan]

KMart needs to get more PT

[TheGreatYacht]

:claw

K-Mart

[Kawhitstorm]

Patty w/ the knee buckling screen:wow

[313]

Patty w/ the knee buckling screen:wow
:lol

:wow

[313]

If the threes keep falling maybe we won't blow a 21 point lead :wow

[spursistan]

here comes Fathead :lol

[DPG21920]

I think TP's lip is bleeding.

[TXstbobcat]

Slomo!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Aggressive move by Kyle :tu

[Ron Swanson]

FHead :wow

[ElNono]

see? he went for it this time... needs to be assertive

[TXstbobcat]

:claw

[loveforthegame]

Leinard steal, layup. :tu

[DPG21920]

Lol Whiteside learning the hard way against Tim :lol

[r0drig0lac]

beast!!

[beirmeistr]

I think TP's lip is bleeding.

that's just ketchup from his french fries

[Kawhitstorm]

Timmay schoolin' Whiteside:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Bring KMart back..

[DPG21920]

Winslow is a beast :wow. That was a fun match up with him and Kawhi there.

[steeledl]

Dwade is so smooth

[Texas_Ranger]

kawhi needs to pass the ball when he gets doubled... Green is always wide open

[Ron Swanson]

THE ANDERSONS GOT TICKETS TO THE GAME???

[313]

Kiwi needs more post moves. Wade showing him how it's done.

[Kawhitstorm]

Offensive rebs keeping the Heat in the game:bang

[Kawhitstorm]

Kiwi needs more post moves. Wade showing him how it's done.

He needs to use shoulder fakes instead of going into a shot directly to keep the defender off balance, it's simply enough that he could do it next time down the floor.

[Ron Swanson]

:claw

[steeledl]

Kawhi wrecking

[DPG21920]

I was about to say there is not a lot of stuff inside for SA with Whiteside in, but Kawhi just got in there.

[SupremeGuy]

Kawhi shitting all over the cat crew :lol

[spursistan]

refs on Spurs case this season :lol

[SupremeGuy]

Parker giving that short bus effort :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Pop getting techs against bad teams, but not against OKC or GSW :wakeup

[SupremeGuy]

:claw

[spursistan]

Kawhi been beast tonight

[steeledl]

Kawhi going in deep.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard aggressive. :tu

[Ron Swanson]

Kawhi with 20. :wow

[DPG21920]

Kawhi going for 40 tonight. And he's rebounds have all been great rebounds on defense.

[r0drig0lac]

MVP mode

[SupremeGuy]

lol Kawhi missed a shot! hur dur he needs to stop shooting :cry

[Uriel]

Kawhi is too eager to blow this game wide open.

[TXstbobcat]

:claw

[loveforthegame]

Leonard is filthy. :worthy:

[spursistan]

This close enough game for Kiwi to beat his career high 32..

[steeledl]

Kawhi dick hanging low tonight

[SPURt]

This is the hardest Kawrection I've ever had in a first half

[Kawhitstorm]

Is LMA even in the game?:lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

still lost to the Bobcats imo

[urunobili]

Kawalk...

[loveforthegame]

This close enough game for Kiwi to beat his career high 32..

Pop won't let that happen.

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard!!!!!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Is LMA even in the game?:lol
Not enough ball, has to ball watch like Gasol tbh

[Ron Swanson]

24 and 7 for Kawhi at halftime.

[NASpurs]

And the score is still close enough that Kawhi will probably hit 40. It's not like this is a blowout.

[Kawhitstorm]

Why didn't Porker foul Wade?:downspin: (It was a mismatch & the Spurs had a foul to give)

[SupremeGuy]

Pop's prob gonna bench Kawhi in the second half. "Tony is the head of the snake." :pop:

[apalisoc_9]

Pop's prob gonna bench Kawhi in the second half. "Tony is the head of the snake." :pop:

:lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

we're gonna lose because Pop will take Leonard out in the 3rd quarter once he gets to 29 points... :bang

[TampaDude]

We got this shit.

[Kawhitstorm]

Pop's prob gonna bench Kawhi in the second half. "Tony is the head of the snake." :pop:

"He becoming too full of himself & jacking up a 40 ft shots at the buzzer":pop:

[UNT Eagles 2016]

We got this shit.

Tampa and not a Heatles fan?

[Kawhitstorm]

we're gonna lose because Pop will take Leonard out in the 3rd quarter once he gets to 29 points... :bang

That did happen in the 2014 Finals:lobt2:

[UNT Eagles 2016]

"He becoming to full of himself & jacking up a 40 ft shots at the buzzer":pop:
:pop: thinks he's Steph Curry

[dabom]

Pop's prob gonna bench Kawhi in the second half. "Tony is the head of the snake." :pop:

"He needs to get over himself" :pop:

[Kawhitstorm]

Not enough ball, has to ball watch like Gasol tbh

Pop is going to force feed LMA to start the 3rd quarter if Kawhi obliges.