Spurs @ Celtics (12 PM Central - 8 PM Riga) Sponsored By The Blackest of Fridays

[Robz4000]

LGTSS

>Noon games
>Spurs

Automatic Loss imo, but Spurs by 7. Hope I wake up to see it.

[r0drig0lac]

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[100%duncan]

Its 2 am game here. Fuck that

[Mal]

Its 2 am game here. Fuck that

7pm here, loving it

[apalisoc_9]

Wont watch this..hope its a win though

[SpursIndonesia]

I will watch this game, though it will be an 1 AM game here.

[From Downtown]

7pm here, loving it
Same, and they're showing it live on tv here

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Boston are a tough match-up because they have many options to go small with Crowder at the 4 and Horford at center, plus they have many guys to throw at Kawhi. Would force Pau to the bench and would make sure the Spurs paint will be wide open for slashers. The more they're forced to play a big next to Horford the better for the Spurs, however their net rating with Horford and Johnson is surprisingly better than the small ball alternative. Small sample size, though.

[apalisoc_9]

Spurs need to take advantage of shitty rebounders. Pau-Lee-Aldridge should try dominate glass...

Imo a +10 points from offensive boards and the spurs win.

[313]

We're on the road, so it should be an easy win :toast

Might catch the second half

[Arcadian]

Why is this game at 12? It's not even on national TV, and all of the other games today are at 6 or later.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[apalisoc_9]

Did the spurs fly to san antonio for thanksgiving or just straight to Boston of the Hornets game? I know murray was in boston yesterday but I'm mot sure if other were allowed to visit their families.

[apalisoc_9]

802178588770533376

Kawhi needs to get rid of those rip pants. Specially during late november in an eastern colder city.

Reminds me of women that I make fun off when they wear Skirts and a jacket on November..probably not as bad, but still the same sillu clothing fashion.

[SpursBig3s]

Is this game on FSSW??? On my TV guide it says like some soccer game is on at noon...

[313]

Kawhi needs to get rid of those rip pants. Specially during late november in an eastern colder city.

Reminds me of women that I make fun off when they wear Skirts and a jacket on November..probably not as bad, but still the same sillu clothing fashion.
Niggas don't wear bootcut jeans anymore my nigga

[Poolboy5623]

Kawhi needs to get rid of those rip pants. Specially during late november in an eastern colder city.

Reminds me of women that I make fun off when they wear Skirts and a jacket on November..probably not as bad, but still the same sillu clothing fashion.

You sound very fashionable.

[BD24]

Kawhi needs to get rid of those rip pants. Specially during late november in an eastern colder city.

Reminds me of women that I make fun off when they wear Skirts and a jacket on November..probably not as bad, but still the same sillu clothing fashion.
He is probably barely going to be outside. Who gives a shit. Plus its nearly 50 degrees, I think he will be ok.

[apalisoc_9]

Niggas don't wear bootcut jeans anymore my nigga

Rip jeans are terrible no matter how you look at it. It's a try hard fashion stunt. Plenty of decently fitted pants make up for better fashion.

[gambit1990]

everyone but dedmon playing today?

[RD2191]

This game isn't even on fssw? WTF. I swear every game used to be on fssw.

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs' Twitter says it's on FSSW

[RD2191]

Spurs' Twitter says it's on FSSW

It's not showing up on my guide. Hopefully they do show it.

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[TheRemix]

Kawhi needs to get rid of those rip pants. Specially during late november in an eastern colder city.

Reminds me of women that I make fun off when they wear Skirts and a jacket on November..probably not as bad, but still the same sillu clothing fashion.

Ehhhh as long as they're fitted and don't look too baggy they look fine to me imo

[look_at_g_shred]

Did the spurs fly to san antonio for thanksgiving or just straight to Boston of the Hornets game? I know murray was in boston yesterday but I'm mot sure if other were allowed to visit their families.
They fly their family up. David Lee's family was in charlotte the other night.

[UZER]

It's on FSSW. Just not listed on the guide.

[Play Boban]

Pop Pop is a closeted racist who pretends to be a black warrior to compensate and look good for the media and the players. :cry

[DPG21920]

This game isn't even on fssw? WTF. I swear every game used to be on fssw.

I have it on FSSW my man

[DPG21920]

This is going to be a tough game. Boston is like 6-2 in their last 8 and they are very balanced. In their last 3 losses 2 came to teams with premier guards (GS & WAS) and SA doesn't have that.

They did lose to NO but that seemed to be a fluke. This should be a damn good game.

[Darius Bieber]

This is going to be a tough game. Boston is like 6-2 in their last 8 and they are very balanced. In their last 3 losses 2 came to teams with premier guards (GS & WAS) and SA doesn't have that.

They did lose to NO but that seemed to be a fluke. This should be a damn good game.

I really hope it's a good game, but the Spurs are always a bit lackluster during these noon games..

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Weird watching Spurs games at 10 am on the West Coast. Either way, should be a tough game.

[FaM0us Skins]

:claw

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Fuckin' noon games.

Wassup ppl.

[DPG21920]

I really hope it's a good game, but the Spurs are always a bit lackluster during these noon games..

I think SA will be ok. Unless something fluky happens (hot shooting for one team, ice cold for another) the teams have been evenly matched statistically.

BOS is basically a poor mans SA. Very similar in a lot of ways statistically but where SA is clearly better is efficiency. BOS makes a healthy amount of 3's per game as a team at a respectable clip, but SA % is better. Just in general SA does everything more efficiently and gets to the line more than BOS.

REB will be key. SA struggles when they struggle to REB. Have to do that today, especially the guards.

[100%duncan]

2 am game but the boston matchup on the road interests me. Good thing I woke up to my alarm :lmao we better not get blown out

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Kawhilights from downtown

[r0drig0lac]

c'mon Pau

[100%duncan]

Whi my boy

[LoneStarState'sPride]

LDN from downtown

[BatManu20]

Interior defense already an issue this game

[Robz4000]

:lol LMA and Gasol are useless right now

[RD2191]

I have it on FSSW my man

It's showing. :lol

[DPG21920]

Spurs have to REB.

[DPG21920]

It's showing. :lol

Noice

[RD2191]

Come on man.

[BatManu20]

It's early but we look old. They are running us out of the gym

[Robz4000]

Not looking good right now

[loveforthegame]

That rim protection.

[100%duncan]

Our boys are hungover

[LoneStarState'sPride]

These are the early game spurs I know :lol

[jyra]

Could really use Dedmon's moblity in this game..

[HarlemHeat37]

The interior D is fucking embarrassing:lol

[RD2191]

Where is dedmon tbh

[RD2191]

Clippernation in the stands.

[Ice009]

Fucking Gasol and Aldridge, not sure how much more of this pathetic defense of theirs I can take.

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol LMA and Gasol are useless right now

Seems like they ate too much stuffing yesterday.

[r0drig0lac]

my man Bertans in

[Ron Swanson]

That's game.

[RD2191]

This is getting ugly

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Crowder going off

[DPG21920]

Man, BOS is executing well. DEF is just not crisp.

[BD24]

Jae Crowder tearing that bootyhole up.

[Kawhitstorm]

Use the glass, Kawhi:bang

[BatManu20]

Don't the Spurs always struggle with these early start games? Seems like we do.

[100%duncan]

We are playing so bad :lmao

[spurtech09]

Going to be a blowout........Spurs defense is awful....

[r0drig0lac]

just ugly

[LoneStarState'sPride]

A layup off an inbounds play. That's fucking inexcusable.

Another turnover :lol

[Darius Bieber]

And that's game... when's the last time we didn't give up 30+ in the first quarter?

[spurtech09]

David Lee butter fingers

[RD2191]

Is this a comedy? :lmao

[100%duncan]

Oh my god :lol

[Leetonidas]

Oh look spurs defense is complete shit what else is new

[Robz4000]

Awesome play by Simmons

[loveforthegame]

There you go. :tu

[NASpurs]

Turkey hangover

[sasaint]

Simmons with a beauty!

[spurtech09]

OK Lee shut me up.....

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Finally a spark.

[r0drig0lac]

Lee!!!

[100%duncan]

Ah. That in and out

[BD24]

As much as people like to hate on Lee that guy brings it every game. More than can be said for alot of the team.

[DPG21920]

Simmons with a beauty!

That was a hell of a play on Bradley. :wow

[100%duncan]

Bbbut Kyle will be the better pro :cry

[TheRemix]

Dat crossover by J simms

[From Downtown]

What a start

[Ice009]

And that's game... when's the last time we didn't give up 30+ in the first quarter?

Spurs gotta break up this Gasol/Aldridge pairing. It's a fucking joke of a defensive tandem.

[Kawhitstorm]

As much as people like to hate on Lee that guy brings it every game. More than can be said for alot of the team.

Lee is a more profession version of Blair. He has his limitations but plays up to his strength, it's up to Pop to use him appropriately.

[Kawhitstorm]

Spurs gotta break up this Gasol/Aldridge pairing. It's a fucking joke of a defensive tandem.

Might as well trade Pau for Monroe at this point.:lol

[r0drig0lac]

Bertans

[BatManu20]

Bertans!

[LoneStarState'sPride]

BERTANS X2!

[RD2191]

Another 30 pt 1st? Lol. No way we make it past the 2ND round playing like this.

[100%duncan]

Davis :wow

[r0drig0lac]

lmao bonner

[spurtech09]

Celtic-Refs

[AZK619]

Kyle who? Betans playing like a stud :toast

[spurtech09]

Air fouled Thomas

[Play Boban]

Oh, what Pop Pop would do to have an all-Arian Big Three. I know it's his dream.

[spurtech09]

Manu with his famous bricks.....

[Ron Swanson]

It's a quarter-ending Manu tres.

[100%duncan]

Cmon Simmons, you had bertans or manu open... Be smart and choose the better shooter

[From Downtown]

Manu's 3 ball not falling, but the bench is playing much better than the starters offensively, at least when it comes to moving the rock

[sasaint]

Air fouled Thomas

TURRIBLE call!

[spurtech09]

Might as well trade Pau for Monroe at this point.:lolNo LMA for Monroe

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Well that defense was horrible

[sasaint]

No LMA for Monroe

:tu

[Kawhitstorm]

Manu's 3 ball not falling, but the bench is playing much better than the starters offensively, at least when it comes to moving the rock

It's actually the defense that was MUCH BETTER than the starters.:wakeup

[SpursIndonesia]

I hope the starters will fare better going forward in this game.

[quentin_compson]

Perfect after-work tip-off time for us Europeans! :toast
Defensively, the Spurs seem to suffer from some kind of post Thanksgiving hangover so far.

[spurtech09]

Well that defense was horribleyes

[Kawhitstorm]

No LMA for Monroe

Kidd would probably give up Jabari Parker if PATFO offered Softridge/Fat Head & took on Monroe's contract.:lol

[RD2191]

I am so done with LMAs trash jump shooting game.

[100%duncan]

Aldridge is so bad :lol

[BatManu20]

LMA drives me crazy with his post-ups sometimes. Dude has a much smaller defender on him, posts up, dribbles a couple times, and then still passes out when there's no double-team.

[RD2191]

Can we stop fouling?

[loveforthegame]

That rim protection is embarrassing.

[spurtech09]

Perfect after-work tip-off time for us Europeans! :toast
Defensively, the Spurs seem to suffer from some kind of post Thanksgiving hangover so far.No The Spurs have been stinking it up .

[100%duncan]

BENXH GASOL AND LMA

[RD2191]

:lmao lma

[LoneStarState'sPride]

LMA is trash this game.

[BatManu20]

There you go LMA. Do that every time. They can't stop you when you're aggressive, going into them and not falling away.

[r0drig0lac]

s5 is shameful today

[TheRemix]

Lma and gasol...such trash today

[From Downtown]

LMA has been embarassing so far

[loveforthegame]

LMA know there's a game today?

[Leetonidas]

Jesus Aldridge fucking sucks

[spurtech09]

LMA wants to be traded.

[sasaint]

Perfect after-work tip-off time for us Europeans! :toast
Defensively, the Spurs seem to suffer from some kind of post Thanksgiving hangover so far.

I don't see any difference between the pre-Thanksgiving and post-Thanksgiving defense. Routinely giving up 30 in the 1st quarter all season. :rolleyes

[Ice009]

Fatridge. What a player.

[FaM0us Skins]

Wow he missed both fts

[gambit1990]

misses both.

[BD24]

Starters getting their shit pushed in.

[quentin_compson]

Terrible spacing from the s5.

[RD2191]

LMA is looking like fat post 14 Diaw out there.

[szkorhetz]

Pathetic.

[100%duncan]

If we kept with Lee and Bertans with Kawhi and DG going back...

[quentin_compson]

I don't see any difference between the pre-Thanksgiving and post-Thanksgiving defense. Routinely giving up 30 in the 1st quarter all season. :rolleyes

You might have a point.

[Robz4000]

LMA and Gasol clearly didn't show up to play today. Really makes you miss Timmy more.

[100%duncan]

LMA is looking like fat post 14 Diaw out there.

At least Bobo posted up small defenders :lmao

[sasaint]

LMA wants to be traded.

Spurs should oblige him.

[jermaine]

I don't feel so bad about when the Spurs suck in 2k anymore! Lmbo

[Ice009]

I'm almost done with Aldridge. I'm willing to give Pau more of a chance, but not Fatridge. He hasn't come into camp in shape twice in a row now. There's no dedication whatsoever. So why should he remain on the team?

[sasaint]

Kidd would probably give up Jabari Parker if PATFO offered Softridge/Fat Head & took on Monroe's contract.:lol

:tu RC should at least make the call. Smh

[spurtech09]

Tough to much when the Spurs are struggling.

[Ron Swanson]

Davis!

[RD2191]

Bertans!

[LoneStarState'sPride]

B3RTANS

[From Downtown]

DAVIS

[AZK619]

Bertans with the goods

[LoneStarState'sPride]

SA within 5

[loveforthegame]

Finally. Keep it going. :tu

[Robz4000]

There we go! Loving Bertans these last few games.

[TheRemix]

Davis is ballin looking like the lativian durant

[Raven]

back in it!

[jermaine]

Bertans is the spark!

[spurtech09]

Well Bertans is fun to watch.....Spurs need to go back to ball movement.....

[AZK619]

Porkchop doing a good job of finding the open man

[100%duncan]

bertans>aldridge :lmao

[jermaine]

Pop needs to tell Paul he needs to come off the bench!

[Ice009]

The draft day trade buddies. Davis and Kawhi.

[HarlemHeat37]

Man, Bertans is starting to grow on me, tbh..he plays tough, too, not soft like Gasol..

[AZK619]

Feels good to have a player come off the bench who is not a pussy and will actually shoot the open 3, tbh. :tu

[sasaint]

Bertans is the spark!

Yes. And Simmons had a terrific stretch, too. Great to see!

[spurtech09]

Ball movement plz.

[sasaint]

Pop needs to tell Paul he needs to come off the bench!

Just trade LMA.

[DPG21920]

Beautiful move by LMA.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

12-0 run

[DPG21920]

Man, Bertans is starting to grow on me, tbh..he plays tough, too, not soft like Gasol..

My man why you hating on Gasol :lol? He's been solid for SA all things considered and he's still learning.

[BD24]

My man why you hating on Gasol :lol? He's been solid for SA all things considered and he's still learning.
Gasol, has been decent. Big issue with him though is that he and LMA dont pair well. He can be unplayable at times because of his poor post defense.

[From Downtown]

How's this a 3 point game?

[r0drig0lac]

Bertans will be the second player of the bench before asg

[100%duncan]

Kawhi's game look so smooth

[DPG21920]

Gasol, has been decent. Big issue with him though is that he and LMA dont pair well. He can be unplayable at times because of his poor post defense.

Let it develop. There will be issues like there was with Tim/LMA but the SL can still be special. They are winning with the "real" starting lineup not having much time together. It will improve (doesn't mean there won't be flaws, no SL is perfect)

[RD2191]

MVBERTANS

[spurs10]

Yes! Bertans and Kawhi!

[AZK619]

Bertans going beast:wow

[r0drig0lac]

Kawhi and Bertans for Hill ..lmao

[loveforthegame]

Rough stretch for Manu there.

[spurtech09]

Refs

[Robz4000]

Put Simmons in for Manu

[Kawhitstorm]

Gasol, has been decent. Big issue with him though is that he and LMA dont pair well. He can be unplayable at times because of his poor post defense.

The best fit/trade option w/ Softridge is Tyson Chandler if the Suns are interested in Fat Head/Pau.

Pau/Kyle for Chandler/Tucker works salary-wise & it also makes sense for the Suns as Pau could mentor Bender while Kyle fits their young core.

[sasaint]

Put Simmons in for Manu

Please! Manu killing momentum with the stupid charge.

[spurs10]

A few bad possessions.

[quentin_compson]

The Spurs' defensive intensity is picking up overall. And I really like what I'm seeing from Bertans so far.

[Kawhitstorm]

Put Simmons in for Manu

Turnobili is looking his age today.

[spurtech09]

Spurs offense looks out of sync.....

[GB20]

This game is not for manu

[spurtech09]

LMA....Whats the deal that he can't get it going...He has been struggling a lot...

[sasaint]

The best fit/trade option w/ Softridge is Tyson Chandler if the Suns are interested in Fat Head/Pau.

Pau/Kyle for Chandler/Tucker works salary-wise & it also makes sense for the Suns as Pau could mentor Bender while Kyle fits their young core.

Seems like you switched from LMA to Pau in mid-sentence. I would rather keep Pau and trade LMA.

[r0drig0lac]

nice flop

[100%duncan]

Bench really coming through for us. Aldridge kills the momentum every time

[sasaint]

This game is not for manu

Pop disagrees. :rolleyes

[FaM0us Skins]

Nice blocking foul

[313]

:lol Manure with the flopping goods this quarter

[Leetonidas]

At least spurs are finally up

[DPG21920]

Frantic finish, but at the end of the day good job to claw back into the game.

[spurtech09]

Spurs playing bad and there only losing by 2...

[sasaint]

The Spurs' defensive intensity is picking up overall. And I really like what I'm seeing from Bertans so far.

Bertans' confidence seems to increase and level of play seems to improve every game. Really liking him so far.

[AZK619]

Spurs with the momentum ending the first half.

[spurs10]

Bertans' confidence seems to increase and level of play seems to improve every game. Really liking him so far.
Yep!

[From Downtown]

:lol Manure with the flopping goods this quarter
The last one was gold

[100%duncan]

Kawhi and Bertans for Hill ..lmao

:lmao

[HarlemHeat37]

Great 2nd quarter, especially on defense..part of it was regression for Boston, Jae Crowder made at least 3 fluky shots, tbh..

[Hoops Czar]

Who's ever guarding Crowder and Bradley, they need to pick up their defensive intensity.

[Kawhitstorm]

Seems like you switched from LMA to Pau in mid-sentence. I would rather keep Pau and trade LMA.

The team has a higher ceiling if Softridge plays like he did in the second half of last season & if they have any shot of contending then he has to be paired w/ a defensive minded center like Chandler.

If Softridge is past his prime then it's better to move him since he won't age well & has a longer contract than Pau.

[sasaint]

Spurs playing bad and there only losing by 2...

With a first half that played out like that, I would feel pretty confident with Tim. With LMA and Pau, not so much. This would be a very good win, if the Spurs manage to pull it out.

[gambit1990]

la would be more comfortable, play better alongside a defensive oriented C as opposed to an offensive oriented one.

[gambit1990]

maybe he will want to be traded at some point? gasol takes up more shots than duncan.

[sasaint]

The team has a higher ceiling if Softridge plays like he did in the second half of last season & if they have any shot of contending then he has to be paired w/ a defensive minded center like Chandler.

If Softridge is past his prime then it's better to move him since he won't age well & has a longer contract than Pau.

All of that is true. I just don't like LMA's game or lack of intensity. Don't really want a #2 guy whose game I like for half the season.

[GSH]

Not to worry. Timmy will take the game over in the second half, everything will be fine.

:depressed

[SPURt]

How'd Bertans lose that finger? I think there was video explaining it but the link I have I have says "content removed"

[spurtech09]

Lma continues to struggle.

[sasaint]

LMA with the bobble and the miss. Smh!

[Ron Swanson]

HOTS

[100%duncan]

Aldridge :lmao

[r0drig0lac]

MVParker tbh

[100%duncan]

TP :tu

[GSH]

LMA with the bobble and the miss. Smh!


He got wide open under the basket, but wasn't expecting a pass?

[jyra]

How'd Bertans lose that finger? I think there was video explaining it but the link I have I have says "content removed"

Wood cutting accident when he was a kid.

[sasaint]

He got wide open under the basket, but wasn't expecting a pass?

High BBIQ... :rolleyes

[DPG21920]

Looking good. Pau with some rim protection and Danny/Kawhi creating pressure. Then amazing passing by TP and Pau and the offense getting lots of quality looks (make or miss)

[100%duncan]

Danny's been playing really well. Hasn't had a bad game this season

[sasaint]

Looking good. Pau with some rim protection and Danny/Kawhi creating pressure. Then amazing passing by TP and Pau and the offense getting lots of quality looks (make or miss)

You just gave kudos to 4/5 of the starting lineup...

[gambit1990]

that parker defense :lol

[spurtech09]

Spurs playing much better.....

[r0drig0lac]

Kawhi

[DPG21920]

You just gave kudos to 4/5 of the starting lineup...

Yes I did. LMA isn't doing bad; he's just not standing out in this stretch.

[$pursDynasty]

that parker defense :lol
That Parker leadership :wow

[SPURt]

Wood cutting accident when he was a kid.
Thanks!

[100%duncan]

Really LMA? Pau over Danny? :lmao

[sasaint]

Danny's been playing really well. Hasn't had a bad game this season

I have noted in two previous game threads that Danny must have worked tirelessly on his handles in the off-season. He is frequently putting the ball on the floor, yet nobody is bashing him like last season. It has really gone unnoticed, but his handles are much improved. I don't cringe this year at all when he puts the ball on the floor. I also suspect he has more assists at this point in the season than he has had in any previous season.

[Kawhitstorm]

GaSoft:vomit:

[100%duncan]

Kawhalpha :worthy:

[RD2191]

Fuck outta here crowder

[RD2191]

Spurs need to answer.

[RD2191]

:lmao spurs

[Darius Bieber]

:lmao spurs

[100%duncan]

How is that not an offensive foul?

[HarlemHeat37]

Take Paussy off the floor, please:(

[Kawhitstorm]

Why is Pau in the game?:downspin:

[313]

Kawhi thought he was Curry

[Ice009]

Pau and Aldridge. Horrible combination.

[GSH]

No, hell, don't challenge those 3P shooters. They aren't going to make any.

[DPG21920]

Spurs have let Crowder get into their heads. Kawhi has complained to the refs about his physicality. Pau too. Need someone to lay a hard screen (maybe Lee) on him. Or Danny to punk him with a big stuff.

[100%duncan]

I have noted in two previous game threads that Danny must have worked tirelessly on his handles in the off-season. He is frequently putting the ball on the floor, yet nobody is bashing him like last season. It has really gone unnoticed, but his handles are much improved. I don't cringe this year at all when he puts the ball on the floor. I also suspect he has more assists at this point in the season than he has had in any previous season.

Good observation. What I noticed most is how he's shooting the ball confidently this year. Last season was just abysmal on that end.

[SPURt]

Ugh turnover after freaking turnover