Game Thread: Spurs vs Grizzlies -- Game 2 - Tue. (4/19) - 8:30PM CST (4:30AM Riga)

[TXstbobcat]

Mills3333333333333

[rastaspur]

Patty patty Mills y'all !!

[Silver&Black]

MVPatty...

My nigga.

[boutons_deux]

season walkabout over, Patty on the playoff trail

[steeledl]

Took Spurs -17.5 and under 187 ..... Looking good so long as Memphis doesn't have an offensive explosion in 4th.

[ElNono]

can't get over that 20 point hump

[Mugen]

:lol What a thrilling night of basketball tbh

[TDomination]

Duncan losing the ball even after play stopped and tried to shoot it by himself lol

ball seems slippery tonight

[Budkin]

season walkabout over, Patty on the playoff trail

[TheDoctor]

What a shitty quarter.

[PopTheGOAT]

This game sucks

[$pursDynasty]

Yeah, they just have to pick two players to be inactive every game. Only 13 of the 15 can be active.
I hate that stupid rule. They should scrap it.

[DAF86]

Our offensive suckiness is worrisome. I would really consider assuring Martin the 4th wing spot, tbh. We need his bucketgetting skills over anything Anderson can provide at this point.

[Silver&Black]

Spurs lead 70-53 going to the 4th.

http://i.imgur.com/Jf0doxE.png

[Budkin]

I'm glad we have a cakewalk in the first round but it's gonna be a rude awakening in round 2

[ElNono]

I'm glad we have a cakewalk in the first round but it's gonna be a rude awakening in round 2

The Mavs are not that good :hat

[SAGirl]

Playoff Patty

[Keepin' it real]

Spurs lead 70-53 going to the 4th.

Unacceptable. Fire everyone!

[TDomination]

I'm happy we're winning and it seems without much effort, but I pray that it doesn't end up hurting us that we're playing essentially a non playoff team in the playoffs. Even with playing Memphis Our slow starts and shooting woes continue.

on the plus side, defense is great and Danny green is playing well overall. Just stay healthy guys and we will be very fresh for round 2!

[KDKSpurs24]

The Mavs are not that good :hat
:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Man, we are in trouble if Tim is this sloppy against GSW... The way they slap down on balls

[rastaspur]

I hate that stupid rule. They should scrap it.

At least it's more flexible than previous years. I believe you had to lock your 13 in at the beginning of each series and couldn't change from game to game

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Great work by Kyle.

[BillMc]

The Mavs are not that good :hat
:lmao

[BillMc]

Don't want Bears to break 80.

[GSH]

Kyle playing smart and drawing that foul.

The Griz have been crashing the shit out of the offensive glass. Kyle did a good job of boxing out and getting that last board. He's doing allright.

[TheDoctor]

Fathead's head gravity is amazing. No wonder he draws that much of fouls.

[Silver&Black]

Bobo coasting still....non-issue.

[steeledl]

Easiest first round series ever.

[DPG21920]

Hi. I like winning and it's great but I would like to see one truly crisp game from SA. I keep hoping it's just playing down to the opponent, but it just looks "off". Not to the point where SA can't beat this MEM team, but projecting forward? I have some concerns but only time will tell.

At least the bench (especially Patty) seems to be coming around. But that starting lineup offense still looking so damn blah.

[GSH]

Damn, Kyle wearing them out drawing fouls.

[Silver&Black]

:wow Fastest "In the Bonus" in franchise history

[hater]

Spurs are screwing around in there. Fucking bums

[steeledl]

Memphis out of gas.... Fouling every plAy.

[GSH]

Bobo coasting still....non-issue.

Boris is going to need some ice after this game.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Anderson moves so slow yet you just know he's gonna make something good happen.

[ElNono]

finally a 20+ point lead

[Keepin' it real]

Lol gonna be a looooong 4th

[808]

This is a perfect series to get back to the beautiful game

[TheGreatYacht]

Can Kyle make ONE field goal? Tbh

[PopTheGOAT]

passing up great shots for OK shots

[sasaint]

Don't want Bears to break 80.

I'm just hoping WE do, tbh. :wow

[Budkin]

Man, we are in trouble if Tim is this sloppy against GSW... The way they slap down on balls

They will be slapping balls.

[PopTheGOAT]

These dudes have been over-passing all season, tbh

[rastaspur]

Kyle moves around about as quick as a tortoise with a severe heroin problem.

[beirmeistr]

Patty is a human boomerang----gone all season but returns for the plsyoffs

[GSH]

Pop not happy with West tonight. 8 minutes.

[Budkin]

This is a perfect series to get back to the beautiful game

Still don't understand why all that ended.

[024]

Spurs have been pretty terrible on offense. Turnovers, over passing, and just poor coordination. They are lucky the Grizzlies have been completely miserable as expected. Spurs better get their act together before the next round.

[Mel_13]

If Martin wants more minutes, he can't pass up wide open shots.

[SpurPadre]

This is the first time I've ever thought it's cringing to see a 21 point Spurs blowout.

[Mugen]

Just gonna chalk it up to the team coasting after a 32pt victory.

[TDomination]

So what do y'all think, will Memphis keep it somewhat close game 3?

[TheGreatYacht]

Reggie Miller :lol

How is a shot "good to great" if it goes to Kyle Anderson :lol

[BillMc]

I'm just hoping WE do, tbh. :wow
:lol True enough.

[GSH]

passing up great shots for OK shots


WIDE open corner 3. Or were you factoring in who shot it? :lol

[BillMc]

I've never been more bored in a victorious playoff game ...EVER!

[GSH]

He just grabbed K-Mart by the waist to get that TO. The calls are bad both ways.

[TXstbobcat]

:bobo

[PopTheGOAT]

finally a good play

[Budkin]

So what do y'all think, will Memphis keep it somewhat close game 3?

Without a doubt the way we're executing.

[TheDoctor]

Kyle just killing our bench offense.

[TXstbobcat]

I've never been more bored in a victorious playoff game ...EVER!

Kind of like watching a pre-season game

[Ron Swanson]

Patty!

[rastaspur]

[QUOTE=TDomination;8540354]So what do y'all think, will define close? No way they keep it less than double digits imo

[SAGirl]

Well Kyle a got you all's memo to be aggressive.

[TDomination]

That was a nice play , patty to boris

[TheDoctor]

That was some 2014 Finals Game 5 shot by MVPatty

[Mugen]

Boban.

[024]

I still don't understand Anderson's value out there. Is it because he's tall and able to play the back up SF spot?

Anderson is nothing special on defense. On offense, he just gets the ball, maybe dribbles slowly, and then passes. Dude can't shoot and definitely can't shoot 3's. It's basically 4v5 out there when the opponent figures out Anderson is almost completely useless out there.

[SAGirl]

We need Boban.

[sasaint]

WIDE open corner 3. Or were you factoring in who shot it? :lol

Kyle shoots a decent percentage from the corner.

[GSH]

Damn, I'd like to see how many points the Griz have gotten off the offensive glass tonight. I bet they'd be under 50 points without it.

[ElNono]

hope it's not fan appreciation night again, tbh

[GSH]

Oh, hell, it was Simmons on the inactive list tonight, not Miller.

[Ron Swanson]

We need Boban.

Ask and you shall receive

[HI-FI]

Fuck yeah, professor time :lol

[TXstbobcat]

West!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

Capt!

[SAGirl]

Kyle shoots a decent percentage from the corner.
Hes at 37% for the season from the corner. Jeeessus! That's the shot he needs to take and took it frankly other guys were open b4 him too and passed up.

[GSH]

Kyle shoots a decent percentage from the corner.


I was just kidding. He's fine. There's been a lot of sloppy play by the Spurs tonight. Kyle hasn't been anything worse than the rest.

[BillMc]

Kind of like watching a pre-season game

Yeah. It feels like it. Without the drama of who gets cut. :lol

[TheDoctor]

The Captain with Kawhi's finishing move.

[james evans]

this is a bad look for Green. He's been moved to the "up by 20" crew

[TDomination]

Without a doubt the way we're executing.
I think it would be good for the Spurs if Memphis came out on fire in game 3. Making the Spurs focus more and execute better on offense if the want to win. But of course if it's another ugly game for Memphis and we win it easily, I'll take it as well. It's not our fault their just not very good without their 2 stars

[ElNono]

even if you're playing shitty, you still gotta go out there and put in the work to win by 20+, tbh... I know the sloppy offense is still out there but the defense has carried us...

[steeledl]

Oh, hell, it was Simmons on the inactive list tonight, not Miller.


Yeah major buzz kill.

[Kawhitstorm]

The Captain with Kawhi's finishing move.

They should just end the game if Boban does it.:lol

[spursistan]

the most boring Spurs playoff series ever bar none..other than the D, still few question marks about team readiness left unanswered...that Game 1 against the Thunder is going to be very risky..

[TXstbobcat]

Admiral!!!!

[steeledl]

even if you're playing shitty, you still gotta go out there and put in the work to win by 20+, tbh... I know the sloppy offense is still out there but the defense has carried us...


Not trying to poopoo on Spurs win of their defense but Memphis has no options on offense. I'd be suprized if they score 90 once this series .

[TheGreatYacht]

Danny Green in there getting Kyle some rest :lmao

[SpurPadre]

Lol, Da Admiral bored as fuck.

[Ron Swanson]

Kmart doing Kmart things

[ElNono]

why is danny green taking jumpshots, tbh... we have KMart for that

[Ron Swanson]

Yikes Boban

[DPG21920]

Best trade in franchise history? One of the best trades in NBA history TBH..

[Ron Swanson]

Blue Light Special

[TXstbobcat]

Kmart3333333333

[Silver&Black]

:tu All this resting in the 4th Q

[GSH]

Anderson drew a bunch of fouls. Got 6 boards and a block. I like the way he played on the defensive glass - the Griz got a LOT of points off offensive boards, and Kyle fought them off for some of those. Guys miss shots.

[SAGirl]

this is a bad look for Green. He's been moved to the "up by 20" crew
Nah he's fine. I think Pop wanted to work in Martin who got some of his minutes.

Out of topic, but Pop may have seen we will need wing depth and he had to get other guys worked in.

[TXstbobcat]

West!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=20666&dateline=1458597899

[Ron Swanson]

Joerger looks like he wants someone to shoot him and end this.

[DPG21920]

even if you're playing shitty, you still gotta go out there and put in the work to win by 20+, tbh... I know the sloppy offense is still out there but the defense has carried us...

Yes & no. This is the worst playoff team of all time (that I have seen). So you don't have to be good to smash them. The defense has been fine, but MEM have basically no offensive talent.

The scary part is MEM is not some great defensive team. They are the definition of middle of the road and the SL still cannot score. I'm officially worried.

It's been scary going into the playoffs and really have not seen anything yet to show me the SL offense will be fine. It could work out and maybe the defense is good enough, but if the SL OFF performs like this vs a great offensive team? It could be lights out.

[DAF86]

What is Danny still doing there? Pull him out Pop.

[playbonner15]

Fuck you Pop. Bring Bonner in!!!!

[steeledl]

Bets pretty much on lock if Memphis doesn't jack some fluke 3's. Probably the first time in my betting history that I gave up 18 points in a NBA game and it's a playoff game :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

So what do y'all think, will Memphis keep it somewhat close game 3?

I expect Kawhi/LMA to go off in that game, Porky hopefully won't be hero-ballin' thinking it's 2013.:lol

[TXstbobcat]

Fuck you Pop. Bring Bonner in!!!!

bonner isn't active tonight

[SAGirl]

Anderson drew a bunch of fouls. Got 6 boards and a block. I like the way he played on the defensive glass - the Griz got a LOT of points off offensive boards, and Kyle fought them off for some of those. Guys miss shots.
And those rebounds were hard fought. Also, he always gets deflections.... it seems he gets more than he's credited.... someone else grabbed the loose ball.he's disruptive. Fur sure he's not in the rotation just bc he's a nice kid and Pop likes him. He got more aggressive after Pop yelled at him and pushed him. Will need more of that. He also had a very nice pass to Tim inside but Timmy turned it over.

[TheDoctor]

They should just end the game if Boban does it.:lol
lol can you imagine? I bet his fastbreaks are faster than Slothmo.

[DPG21920]

Nah he's fine. I think Pop wanted to work in Martin who got some of his minutes.

Out of topic, but Pop may have seen we will need wing depth and he had to get other guys worked in.

Agreed. It's what Pop does. Danny is only at 20 minutes this game. It's about keeping him fresh, while also putting him in no pressure situations with leads where he is free to let it loose and get his stroke going with no pressure.

[Horse]

We need at least one Boban dunk

[TDomination]

:tu All this resting in the 4th Q
A huge positive going forward

[Silver&Black]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=20666&dateline=1458597899

My nigga.

[Kawhitstorm]

What is Danny still doing there? Pull him out Pop.

B/C K-Mart took his minutes in the 1st half.:wakeup

[spursistan]

This series should be buried on NBA TV or get tape-delayed, tbh..

[Mugen]

:lol Reggie saying the "role players will play better" in Memphis...

The whole team is composed of role players

[Ron Swanson]

JaMychal didn't want to be on a Boban poster

[DAF86]

All that Boban height, that really reflects on the offensive end, doesn't trully shows on the defensive one.

[ElNono]

Yes & no. This is the worst playoff team of all time (that I have seen). So you don't have to be good to smash them. The defense has been fine, but MEM have basically no offensive talent.

The scary part is MEM is not some great defensive team. They are the definition of middle of the road and the SL still cannot score. I'm officially worried.

It's been scary going into the playoffs and really have not seen anything yet to show me the SL offense will be fine. It could work out and maybe the defense is good enough, but if the SL OFF performs like this vs a great offensive team? It could be lights out.

I know what you're saying, but we've lost games to shittier teams (ie: Pelicans). I mean, the 4th quarter is again a glorified scrimmage.

[MultiTroll]

Who is not in uniform for tonights game?

[SpurPadre]

Reggie just say Boban is 22 years old?

[Silver&Black]

Joerger looks like he wants someone to shoot him and end this.

Did you see his postgame interview (game 1)?

He was talking about how the Spurs do a lot of different things. (Lineups, play 2 PFs...etc.) Then some reporter said, "How do you stop that?" His reply was "You tell me."

You could just see the defeated look on his face. He's ready to go on vacation. I'll try to find it...

[TXstbobcat]

Who is not in uniform for tonights game?

Bonner and Simmons

[steeledl]

We gettin rest fellas .

[Ron Swanson]

Who is not in uniform for tonights game?

Bonner and Simmons

[Mugen]

There just isn't much you can take away from this series, good or bad tbh....

[TheGreatYacht]

Will Kyle Anderson ever make a field goal again?

[TXstbobcat]

Boban slam!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

Boban!

[DPG21920]

I know what you're saying, but we've lost games to shittier teams (ie: Pelicans). I mean, the 4th quarter is again a glorified scrimmage.

Sure, but this is the playoffs. When guys know it means more, you don't see the slip ups like you do in the regular season. They are playing hard. That's not my beef and that's why you see them locking down this horrific MEM team. My concern is that they are playing hard and still can't sort out the offense against a very bad playoff defense.

It's legit scary to me and has crossed over from "we will be ok" to "I don't know if this thing is recoverable". I'm hoping the defense is good enough to win because I am losing major confidence in Pop's offense.

[Silver&Black]

Hold em under 67...

[steeledl]

Think I'm taking the over next game no matter what....... Shits gonna be so fucking low.

[DAF86]

B/C K-Mart took his minutes in the 1st half.:wakeup

Aaand? If Danny gets even a bruise on garbage time, I would be very pissed.

[GSH]

And those rebounds were hard fought. Also, he always gets deflections.... it seems he gets more than he's credited.... someone else grabbed the loose ball.he's disruptive. Fur sure he's not in the rotation just bc he's a nice kid and Pop likes him. He got more aggressive after Pop yelled at him and pushed him. Will need more of that. He also had a very nice pass to Tim inside but Timmy turned it over.


The Griz played very physical, and Kyle played tough against that, and hustled for loose balls. He forced some fouls that kept possessions from stalling. I'm less concerned right now with him missing some shots on any given night, than seeing that he's up to playing tough in the playoffs. A lot of people screaming about him tonight, but I wasn't disappointed.

[TDomination]

Boban to enter slam dunk contest next year

[Silver&Black]

Hold em under 67...

Blow it up. Trade everyone...

:pctoss

[Ron Swanson]

Held them to under 70

[TXstbobcat]

:flag: 2 - 0 lead!!!

[Keepin' it real]

Uh oh Martin in foul trouble

[Ron Swanson]

Free coffee!!!!

We're all gonna need it after this game.

[DPG21920]

I mean, the starters shot 14 of 37 (38%) against a middle of the road defense. If we had not seen the SL struggle vs good teams, I would dismiss it. But this SL offense is in some kind of major funk. They struggle against everyone to end the season and have not found any sort of "fix" despite playing a joke of a defense.

[Silver&Black]

Spurs win 94-68 to improve to 2-0 in the series.

:flag:

http://i.imgur.com/1Te5S9y.png

[TheDoctor]

LOL Andre Miller almost made that.

[GSH]

There just isn't much you can take away from this series, good or bad tbh....


I think Pop is looking to see who can keep their head out of their asses in games that don't seem like much of a contest. Hopefully he'll kick their asses about falling asleep, and it won't happen in the later rounds.

[sasaint]

Anderson drew a bunch of fouls. Got 6 boards and a block. I like the way he played on the defensive glass - the Griz got a LOT of points off offensive boards, and Kyle fought them off for some of those. Guys miss shots.

Frankly, he showed quicker feet than anybody will concede. He stayed in front of Lance on several occasions very well. As usual, he had very active hands. I thought he played an overall pretty good game. His shot is a work in progress, so he mounts pretty passive drives, looking for a teammate to get himself open for the pass. He should look to shoot more when he drives. He is invariably being guarded by a smaller guy, and he has shown he can shoot over those guys very effectively. He is just very young and very deferential at this point. But he has very sound fundamentals.

[ElNono]

Sure, but this is the playoffs. When guys know it means more, you don't see the slip ups like you do in the regular season. They are playing hard. That's not my beef and that's why you see them locking down this horrific MEM team. My concern is that they are playing hard and still can't sort out the offense against a very bad playoff defense.

It's legit scary to me and has crossed over from "we will be ok" to "I don't know if this thing is recoverable". I'm hoping the defense is good enough to win because I am losing major confidence in Pop's offense.

Meh, I don't think we'll get challenged in this series. That's when you're going to see if the team has the mettle or not... IMO

[BillMc]

Victory!:flag:

[GSH]

Reggie just say Boban is 22 years old?


Reggie is a dumbass... but we knew that. Boban is 27.

[KDKSpurs24]

:flag:

[TheDoctor]

UNT hacked DPG's account?

[kjhip1]

Love Barkley clowning Reggie Miller about how Memphis will show up at home. Series is exactly what you expected. Hope theses guys don't relax too much in preparation for the next round. But rest should be good with these games being blowouts. No need to play extended minutes and get injuries

[DPG21920]

Meh, I don't think we'll get challenged in this series. That's when you're going to see if the team has the mettle or not... IMO

I know 100% SA won't get challenged this series. That's my concern. This should be a series used to build on things and gain confidence. There should be no one confident about the offense after what we have seen. Still have 2 games to work things out, but if we don't see something in the next two games from the SL I will go into full no confidence mode.

I'm a believer in doing things that are repeatable. Sa's offense against great opponents and now terrible opponents has been really really mediocre and it scares me projecting beyond this joke of a series.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Reggie is a dumbass... but we knew that. Boban is 27.

That's what I heard. I had to check Boban's bio.

[DPG21920]

UNT hacked DPG's account?

UNT wishes he could type this fast. You have an issue with what I'm saying/disagree?

[TheDoctor]

Reggie just say Boban is 22 years old?
I believe they were talking about Fathead at the same time Boban was taking FTs.

[EVAY]

I mean, the starters shot 14 of 37 (38%) against a middle of the road defense. If we had not seen the SL struggle vs good teams, I would dismiss it. But this SL offense is in some kind of major funk. They struggle against everyone to end the season and have not found any sort of "fix" despite playing a joke of a defense.

I honestly think that much of the problem with the SL offense is that there are so many iso plays anymore, the one-time 'beautiful game' just doesn't occur. You hardly ever see a loop play being used any more, and everybody who gets the ball puts it on the floor before they decide what they are going to do next. I think it is a purposely different offense that is designed to play to the strengths of LMA and KL, but it is far slower and there is far less movement than we are accustomed to seeing. And when our main guys are missing shots (like they were tonight), it just looks bad.

[SAGirl]

The Griz played very physical, and Kyle played tough against that, and hustled for loose balls. He forced some fouls that kept possessions from stalling. I'm less concerned right now with him missing some shots on any given night, than seeing that he's up to playing tough in the playoffs. A lot of people screaming about him tonight, but I wasn't disappointed.
Good review. :tu

[sasaint]

And those rebounds were hard fought. Also, he always gets deflections.... it seems he gets more than he's credited.... someone else grabbed the loose ball.he's disruptive. Fur sure he's not in the rotation just bc he's a nice kid and Pop likes him. He got more aggressive after Pop yelled at him and pushed him. Will need more of that. He also had a very nice pass to Tim inside but Timmy turned it over.

Rebounding is the aspect of the game where Kyle HAS stepped up his intensity and aggression. That's a good sign. He also showed good footwork tonight, staying in front of a much quicker Lance Stephenson on a few occasions. His detractors here on ST do not recognize how fundamentally sound the guy is.

[TheDoctor]

UNT wishes he could type this fast. You have an issue with what I'm saying/disagree?
Damn, I never noticed you typed that fast :toast

[SpurPadre]

I believe they were talking about Fathead at the same time Boban was taking FTs.

I'm not sure, I think Reggie is that stupid, tbh.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Rebounding is the aspect of the game where Kyle HAS stepped up his intensity and aggression. That's a good sign. He also showed good footwork tonight, staying in front of a much quicker Lance Stephenson on a few occasions. His detractors here on ST do not recognize how fundamentally sound the guy is.

Liked what I saw from him tonight. Guys been stepping up.

[PopTheGOAT]

I don't want to see our C game any more this series. Spurs need to go to Memphis and take a shit on them in games 3 and 4. 40-50 point wins.

[EVAY]

For all the moaning and groaning tonight on this board, and even with the game being essentially boring, the final score for the spurs was only 12 points less than the first game, and folks were pretty happy with that game. The first game was just more dramatic, at least until about two minutes into the third quarter.

[Ron Swanson]

UNT hacked DPG's account?

Not enough anti-semitism, all caps or :bang to be that idiot.

[DPG21920]

Damn, I never noticed you typed that fast :toast

:lol. I'm not trying to rain on the parade. Even though this series sucks, I'm enjoying winning. I just can't help but look beyond this series. There is still time to find a groove and hopefully plenty of practice time as well after to prepare for OKC. Just has me nervous.

[DPG21920]

Not about the results. About how it happens, whether it's close or a blowout. The defense is on point, but if it was not against one of the worst offensive playoff teams in history we should be freaking out. Good news is, the guys are putting in the effort and doing their work early.

Bodes well for the mindset. Getting tons of rest and winning with defense. That is bankable.

[Spurs9]

:lol Love Barkley always bringing up churros and the big women :lmao

[SAGirl]

Frankly, he showed quicker feet than anybody will concede. He stayed in front of Lance on several occasions very well. As usual, he had very active hands. I thought he played an overall pretty good game. His shot is a work in progress, so he mounts pretty passive drives, looking for a teammate to get himself open for the pass. He should look to shoot more when he drives. He is invariably being guarded by a smaller guy, and he has shown he can shoot over those guys very effectively. He is just very young and very deferential at this point. But he has very sound fundamentals.
:tu good review too.

[GSH]

Oh, man, Pop was just in prime form in the post game. After a few of his asshole answers, nobody would ask any more questions. He sat there for a bit, then finally asked if anyone wanted to ask any more questions. Crickets. Why would you ask a question when you know you're just going to get that shit in reply? For someone who always insists, "It's just a game" he sure takes his interviews seriously.

[TheDoctor]

:lol Love Barkley always bringing up churros and the big women :lmao
Truth hurts :lol

[GSH]

:lol Love Barkley always bringing up churros and the big women :lmao


Barkley hasn't had a woman he didn't pay for in 20 years. But he loves to see people get twisted when he says that stuff.

[PopTheGOAT]

Kyle did good.
SAGirl tell me I had a good review :lol

[TXstbobcat]

Matt Barnes: "We're coming to a gunfight with spoons."

:lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Sure, but this is the playoffs. When guys know it means more, you don't see the slip ups like you do in the regular season. They are playing hard. That's not my beef and that's why you see them locking down this horrific MEM team. My concern is that they are playing hard and still can't sort out the offense against a very bad playoff defense.

It's legit scary to me and has crossed over from "we will be ok" to "I don't know if this thing is recoverable". I'm hoping the defense is good enough to win because I am losing major confidence in Pop's offense.

I don't understand the emphasis on the iso ball. We only seem to remember beautiful game stuff with the second unit. First unit is Tony dribbling for 20 seconds and forcing stuff up, or an Aldridge iso.

My only hope is we're keeping the motion stuff in our pockets for until we need it, but like you, I'm a little nervous about what we're seeing at that end.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't understand the emphasis on the iso ball. We only seem to remember beautiful game stuff with the second unit. First unit is Tony dribbling for 20 seconds and forcing stuff up, or an Aldridge iso.

My only hope is we're keeping the motion stuff in our pockets for until we need it, but like you, I'm a little nervous about what we're seeing at that end.

It's highly unlikely that they're going to change the system in the playoffs when they just spent the entire regular season playing ISO-ball, tbh..virtually impossible with the 2nd highest-usage player on the team playing his 1st season with the Spurs..

Pop is all-in on beating the Warriors with this counter-style..

[SAGirl]

Kyle did good.
SAGirl (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49524) tell me I had a good review :lol
Good review dude!!!!
:lol

[DPG21920]

I don't understand the emphasis on the iso ball. We only seem to remember beautiful game stuff with the second unit. First unit is Tony dribbling for 20 seconds and forcing stuff up, or an Aldridge iso.

My only hope is we're keeping the motion stuff in our pockets for until we need it, but like you, I'm a little nervous about what we're seeing at that end.

I don't think there is anything being held back TBH...I think we are who we are and shots are going to fall or they aren't. I think for the most part, the offense has gotten decent looks (uncontested - even if it looks ugly) they just aren't converting at all.

We are an ISO team. Spurs took more shots from mid range than any team. I don't think that will change. The good news is guys are shooting so much better from 3 this series. That is huge. The bench is clicking again which is huge. I just want to see the SL not look clunky on offense and convert.

I'm definitely nervous, but we just have to wait and see.

[SAGirl]

It's highly unlikely that they're going to change the system in the playoffs when they just spent the entire regular season playing ISO-ball, tbh..virtually impossible with the 2nd highest-usage player on the team playing his 1st season with the Spurs..

Pop is all-in on beating the Warriors with this counter-style..
I was surprised to see Tony with so many layups in the first game... I thought, where's our isos?????


:lol Harlem I don't usually troll but this one was too tempting!

[PopTheGOAT]

Good review dude!!!!
:lol
:bobo :lol

[DPG21920]

Anyways, I've said my part on my concerns. I am just going to enjoy this run now as much as I can and hope that the SL offense hits stride like the bench is doing to end this series.

I really think more practice and prep for OKC is huge, so I am glad SA is taking care of business!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It's highly unlikely that they're going to change the system in the playoffs when they just spent the entire regular season playing ISO-ball, tbh..virtually impossible with the 2nd highest-usage player on the team playing his 1st season with the Spurs..

Pop is all-in on beating the Warriors with this counter-style..

I agree with you, and that's the scary part. This team can't get out of the West with that offense. Golden State beat it to a pulp in three out of four games. They have better athletes than the Spurs at several positions. Same as Miami did in that series. It's our only chance really.

It just feels at this point like we get beat, and people will just brush off the loss as "well, it's Golden State", instead of asking Pop why he ditched an offense that absolutely annihilated three opponents on one of the all-time great title runs of all time.

[SASdynasty!]

Anyone hear the "Matt Barnes" or "Mike Brown" chants?

[Spurs9]

Matt Barnes: "We're coming to a gunfight with spoons."

:lol

:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Matt Barnes: "We're coming to a gunfight with spoons."

:lol

:lol great quote, tbh..

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I agree with you, and that's the scary part. This team can't get out of the West with that offense. Golden State beat it to a pulp in three out of four games. They have better athletes than the Spurs at several positions. Same as Miami did in that series. It's our only chance really.

It just feels at this point like we get beat, and people will just brush off the loss as "well, it's Golden State", instead of asking Pop why he ditched an offense that absolutely annihilated three opponents on one of the all-time great title runs of all time.

Why he ditched it? How about because he doesn't have a single player who is an elite penetrator able to collapse a defense? How about because he has 2 of the top 10 iso players as his best players? How about because he has a starting line-up with terrible spacing due to Duncan unable to shoot from 3 feet away and Green on a season-long shooting slump? What's he supposed to do? Outshoot and outpass Warriors with this?

Btw, this season's offensive efficiency, shooting and assist % are almost identical to the 2014 team's. All that while playing iso ball, resting players and shooting an incredible amount of inefficient long 2s vs 'the beautiful game'.

[apalisoc_9]

Why he ditched it? How about because he doesn't have a single player who is an elite penetrator able to collapse a defense? How about because he has 2 of the top 10 iso players as his best players? How about because he has a starting line-up with terrible spacing due to Duncan unable to shoot from 3 feet away and Green on a season-long shooting slump? What's he supposed to do? Outshoot and outpass Warriors with this?

Btw, this season's offensive efficiency, shooting and assist % are almost identical to the 2014 team's. All that while playing iso ball, resting players and shooting an incredible amount of inefficient long 2s vs 'the beautiful game'.

Well someond at least watches basketball i guess :lol

[spurs10]

:lol great quote, tbh.. And he kicked Fisher's ass...for free!

[DenialTwist]

Kyle Anderson is not playoff ready. I'd rather see Simmons out there. At least he's not afraid to shoot, Kyle hesitates too much. If Pop is going to play Miller, why not have Simmons out there for a game or two?

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7aSRY5iTas

[Chinook]

Kyle Anderson is not playoff ready. I'd rather see Simmons out there. At least he's not afraid to shoot, Kyle hesitates too much. If Pop is going to play Miller, why not have Simmons out there for a game or two?

Simmons was "in there" for the first game.

[cariocaz]

I was surprised to see Simmons turn the ball over a few times in the first game. Is he uptight? Or is that a weakness he has?

[littlecoyotecoin]

Sure, but this is the playoffs. When guys know it means more, you don't see the slip ups like you do in the regular season. They are playing hard. That's not my beef and that's why you see them locking down this horrific MEM team. My concern is that they are playing hard and still can't sort out the offense against a very bad playoff defense.

It's legit scary to me and has crossed over from "we will be ok" to "I don't know if this thing is recoverable". I'm hoping the defense is good enough to win because I am losing major confidence in Pop's offense.

[BillMc]

Patty's first podium game?

[polandprzem]

I honestly think that much of the problem with the SL offense is that there are so many iso plays anymore, the one-time 'beautiful game' just doesn't occur. You hardly ever see a loop play being used any more, and everybody who gets the ball puts it on the floor before they decide what they are going to do next. I think it is a purposely different offense that is designed to play to the strengths of LMA and KL, but it is far slower and there is far less movement than we are accustomed to seeing. And when our main guys are missing shots (like they were tonight), it just looks bad.

And I am really interested in why is that? Cause if all of sudden Spurs gonna play loops and hi-lows in the WCF I'd say Pop is a genius

[SAGirl]

Not thread-worthy so I'll put it here. But our man Boris was 13th in the 6th Man vote this year. I would think Manu would get the token Spurs vote, or maybe West because of his well-chronicled financial sacrifice but obviously someone (or three voters) noticed how important Bobo is against the Dubs. If he turns the tide against the Dubs he'll be the most impactful 6th Man of the season. Until then....

Here's the complete results.

2015-16 KIA NBA SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR RESULTS
Player | Team | 1st place (5 pts) | 2nd place (3 pts) | 3rd place (1 pt) | Total Points
Jamal Crawford | L.A. Clippers | 51 | 23 | 17 | 341
Andre Iguodala | Golden State Warriors | 33 | 35 | 18 | 288
Enes Kanter | Oklahoma City Thunder | 19 | 20 | 27 | 182
Will Barton | Denver Nuggets | 15 | 21 | 20 | 158
Evan Turner (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/evan_turner/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Boston Celtics | 3 | 7 | 10 | 46
Ryan Anderson | New Orleans Pelicans | 4 | 6 | 5 | 43
Jeremy Lin (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeremy_lin/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Charlotte Hornets | 1 | 6 | 7 | 30
Ed Davis (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ed_davis/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Portland Trail Blazers | 1 | 5 | 1 | 21
Dennis Schröder | Atlanta Hawks | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17
Tristan Thompson (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tristan_t_thompson/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2 | 0 | 6 | 16
Shaun Livingston (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shaun_livingston/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Golden State Warriors | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7
J.J. Barea | Dallas Mavericks | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5
Boris Diaw (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/boris_diaw/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | San Antonio Spurs | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5
Zach LaVine (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zach_lavine/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Minnesota Timberwolves | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4
Darren Collison (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darren_collison/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Sacramento Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3
Allen Crabbe (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/allen_crabbe/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Portland Trail Blazers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1
Jrue Holiday (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jrue_holiday/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | New Orleans Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1
Patrick Patterson (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/patrick_patterson/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Toronto Raptors | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1
Mirza Teletovic (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mirza_teletovic/?iref:nba:story_page:playerfile) | Phoenix Suns | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1
http://i.imgur.com/FVbgbrv.png

[BillMc]

http://i.imgur.com/FVbgbrv.png
:lol:bobo:flag::flag::lobt: