Game Thread: 1/12 Lakers at Spurs 7:30 CST (8:30 EST, 3:30 Riga Time)

[DPG21920]

I hate seeing everyone dump on FkLA. It's coming from a good place though - people here care about him. His angervseems serious lately but he's not a bad guy.

He's the Patty Mills of wingmen though due to his short stature, low intellect and slightly below average looks but I know him to be a good man deep down.

[Robz4000]

Alright, let's not get hurt during meaningless play Murray...

[DarrinS]

Why isn't Manure playing in garbage time instead of Simmons in 2017?:wakeup

Earned. Don't be an asshole.

[sasaint]

Simons is greater then Manu

I don't think he is greater yet. The development of his game has been very impressive in recent games. I still want him to show more consistency for a longer stretch of games. He looks like he may just be starting on that stretch - I hope.

[FkLA]

He tried to cover up a typo. Obviously he doesn't care about it though, but he spent the time to edit his post so he didn't look like a sucktard.

It was indeed a typo. I almost always go back and fix them. What's the problem?

For the fifth time, you aren't good at talking shit.

[GSH]

I like when the Lakers suck balls.


I'm glad I scrolled up and saw that. I laughed. Simple...elegant... I give it two thumbs up.

[BillMc]

That Murray to Bertans pass, hopefully we'll be seeing that for about a decade.

[DarrinS]

Is there an douche poster krew? If so, then yes.

[Kawhitstorm]

Lakers can't even stop the 3rd stringers so have to resort to dirty fouls.:lol

[TimDunkem]

I don't think he is greater yet. The development of his game has been very impressive in recent games. I still want him to show more consistency for a longer stretch of games. He looks like he may just be starting on that stretch - I hope.Tbh, when was the last time Manu was consistent?

[Kawhitstorm]

Pau/Kawhi :wow53:wow pts on :lol22:lol shots:toast (If they made 22 two pointers it would 9 pts short of their total)

[FkLA]

I am taller than you :lol. And smarter. And definitely more handsome. Sucks to be you tbh..you're my dude though

Now you are just acting childish. We both know you aren't taller either. Don't kid yourself, little man.

[Cry Havoc]

His angervseems serious lately but he's not a bad guy.

:lmao Subtle.

[sasaint]

Whoever is doing the game grades tonight - Simmons better get some love.

He is starting to show some consistency. :tu

[FkLA]

Like I said - you're the one talking about fighting someone on an anonymous sports forum. You're def over-compensating for something.

And like I said - I fuck around. You OTOH are def angry.

[DPG21920]

Now you are just acting childish. We both know you aren't taller either. Don't kid yourself, little man.

FkLA - I'm just kidding. You are a very tall, incredibly handsome and smart man. A good man with a truly good heart that I honestly would help if you ever needed it.

[DPG21920]

:lmao Subtle.

#DPGSubtleGoods

[DarrinS]

Would've been more enjoyable if Kirby was still out there extending his missed shots record. :lol

[GSH]

And like I said - I fuck around. You OTOH are def angry.


That's amazing... do it again! Tell me what I'm thinking now. :lmao

[sasaint]

Tbh, when was the last time Manu was consistent?

You are right... Just inconsistent in different way.

[BatManu20]

Great Win. 40-pt victory

[BillMc]

:flag: Victory

[FkLA]

:lmao Subtle.

look at you krewing up with DPG

:cry you must be so pathetic IRL :cry

[rasuo214]

Spurs win by 40 and yall are busy talking shit about each other. Great win by the Spurs.

[DarrinS]

Good to see our scrubs get some burn.

[GSH]

He is starting to show some consistency. :tu


I mentioned it earlier in the game, but he's added a nasty little hesitation that is going to serve him well. That misdirection will mean the difference between getting to the rim and getting cut off at times.

To me it just says that he's serious about working on his game.

[DPG21920]

look at you krewing up with DPG

:cry you must be so pathetic IRL :cry

If you can't appreciate a funny joke at your own expense, that is just childish.

[DPG21920]

:flag: Victory

Nice Game Thread.

Kawhi high scorer. Game Thread started by BillMc.

KGB

[GSH]

look at you krewing up with DPG

:cry you must be so pathetic IRL :cry


He fucks around. You on the other hand...

[FkLA]

FkLA - I'm just kidding. You are a very tall, incredibly handsome and smart man. A good man with a truly good heart that I honestly would help if you ever needed it.

:tu

I'd help you too if you ever needed a taller hand.

[FkLA]

If you can't appreciate a funny joke at your own expense, that is just childish.

I was mocking him, obviously. Keep up.

[DPG21920]

:tu

I'd help you too if you ever needed a taller hand.

http://media.tumblr.com/2e0ef5c371f7e6beb8602b745cc195c1/tumblr_inline_nfbx24sfjs1shrb8p.gif

[BillMc]

Nice Game Thread.

Kawhi high scorer. Game Thread started by BillMc.

KGB
:lol Thanks.

Ironically, I'm working on a book that does involve an informant on ex-KGB Russian mafia.

[DPG21920]

I was mocking him, obviously. Keep up.

http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/movieposters/11311/p11311_p_v8_af.jpg

[midnightpulp]

look at you krewing up with DPG

:cry you must be so pathetic IRL :cry

Bro, you seem salty despite a 40 point blowout of the hated Lakers.

Chill. Parker is playing well. That only bodes well for the team. Let House fit comfortably in his role as a bench sparkplug. And yes, Parker should always be on a short leash, because when he's bad, he's really bad, but shoving House in there "just because" won't do this squad any favors. Parker playing well actually takes a lot of pressure off House. When Parker plays well, House gets to play more effective minutes with the teammates he's most comfortable with (Manu, Lee, Simmons, etc). If he has to come in at like the 9 min mark for a shitty Parker, it means he has to burn more energy running point, meaning less energy he can devote to microwaving.

This is the point the helmet crew fails to get. Don't crew up with those tards.

[DPG21920]

:lol Thanks.

Ironically, I'm working on a book that does involve an informant on ex-KGB Russian mafia.

I already knew that.

[GSH]

Damn - Kawhi with 31 points on just 13 shots? Even without the FT's, he had 23 points on 13 FGA's. That's damned impressive.

[sasaint]

I mentioned it earlier in the game, but he's added a nasty little hesitation that is going to serve him well. That misdirection will mean the difference between getting to the rim and getting cut off at times.

To me it just says that he's serious about working on his game.

He is just playing smarter all the way around. Smarter, unforced ball movement both on the dribble and in his passing game. Shooting with real confidence. Plus, he seems to be moving with greater awareness to get to the right spots on the floor. I am starting to regain a sense of excitement about Simmons.

[SAGirl]

34pt lead not safe with Manu on the floor
In a low key way.... this was hilarious!!!!

[BillMc]

I already knew that.

Dammit! I knew I should never have taken that email security advice from Hillary.

[FkLA]

Damn - Kawhi with 31 points on just 13 shots? Even without the FT's, he had 23 points on 13 FGA's. That's damned impressive.

Imagine the numbers he would put up if he had a PG instead of a hero. :wow

[GSH]

:lol Thanks.

Ironically, I'm working on a book that does involve an informant on ex-KGB Russian mafia.


Okay, I'm taking you serious here. If you inform on ex-KGB Russian mafia... who do you inform TO?

[ace3g]

From @ESPNStatsInfo: Kawhi Leonard put up 31 points in just over 26 minutes on Thursday. He's now No. 1 and 2 on the list of fewest minutes played in a 30-point game this season.

[BillMc]

Okay, I'm taking you serious here. If you inform on ex-KGB Russian mafia... who do you inform TO?

I am not informing on them. I'm writing a thriller very loosely based on real life events about a Latvian-American who moves back to Riga, finds out the bank he's working for is controlled not only by the Russian mob but possibly the Kremlin, that they are funnelling billions back to oligarchs in Russia. When he tries to inform the world of the corruption, he ends up with a price on his head and fleeing the country. I am co-writing it with the real-life guy. Lots of artistic licence though, to be honest.

[GSH]

Imagine the numbers he would put up if he had a PG instead of a hero. :wow


https://media.giphy.com/media/l0HlMU8DdZ2WX63fi/giphy.gif

[GSH]

I am not informing on them. I'm writing a thriller very loosely based on real life events about a Latvian-American who moves back to Riga, finds out the bank he's working for is controlled not only by the Russian mob but possibly the Kremlin, tries to inform the world of the corruption and ends up with a price on his head and fleeing the country. I am co-writing it with the real-life guy. Lots of artistic licence though, to be honest.


LOL... no, no, I get that you're writing it. I mean, who would an informant actually tell that wouldn't just say, "And your point is?"

[apalisoc_9]

Imagine the numbers he would put up if he had a PG instead of a hero. :wow

[Mikeanaro]

I am not informing on them. I'm writing a thriller very loosely based on real life events about a Latvian-American who moves back to Riga, finds out the bank he's working for is controlled not only by the Russian mob but possibly the Kremlin, tries to inform the world of the corruption and ends up with a price on his head and fleeing the country. I am co-writing it with the real-life guy. Lots of artistic licence though, to be honest.
I prefer lots of artistic licence, the real thing needs a lift sometimes in these kind of stories.

[BatManu20]

Respect.


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[SpurPadre]

Boban with a season high 5 points against the Dubs!

[DarrinS]

From @ESPNStatsInfo: Kawhi Leonard put up 31 points in just over 26 minutes on Thursday. He's now No. 1 and 2 on the list of fewest minutes played in a 30-point game this season.

That's awesome. I don't want him to have a 40pt game, tbh. That means they're doing something wrong.

[DarrinS]

Respect.


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Highest 3pt percentage for a Spur with over 600 attempts. That's hilarious tho. :lol

[BillMc]

LOL... no, no, I get that you're writing it. I mean, who would an informant actually tell that wouldn't just say, "And your point is?"

He tried to inform lots of people, the US embassy, the CIA, the IMF, international regulatory agencies. The point was not only was it corrupt but it was a scam to loot the EU of billions and damage the governments and economies of post-soviet EU member states to the point that a "return to Russia" movement could flower as an excuse for intervention.

Why do you think I'm in eastern Ukraine now? :lol

[BillMc]

I prefer lots of artistic licence, the real thing needs a lift sometimes in these kind of stories.

I agree. We've simplified the story, added girls and guns, and a murder at a nude beach. :lol

[BillMc]

Respect.


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Very cool!:toast

[Mikeanaro]

I agree. We've simplified the story, added girls and guns, and a murder at a nude beach. :lol
Lol that sounds like a mix between No Way Out and... Weekend At Bernie´s? :lol

[DPG21920]

Dammit! I knew I should never have taken that email security advice from Hillary.

You've been compromised.

-DPG

[BillMc]

Lol that sounds like a mix between No Way Out and... Weekend At Bernie´s? :lol

That's how we'll market it. :lol

[SpurPadre]

Boban now with 7 points, 5 boards shitting on the Dubs.

[GSH]

He tried to inform lots of people, the US embassy, the CIA, the IMF, international regulatory agencies. The point was not only was it corrupt but it was a scam to loot the EU of billions and damage the governments and economies of post-soviet EU member states to the point that a "return to Russia" movement could flower as an excuse for intervention.

Why do you think I'm in eastern Ukraine now? :lol


I'm not communicating worth a shit. :lol

I was laughing about the fact that telling people about the Russian mob controlling a bank in Eastern Europe might not raise a lot of eyebrows. Sort of like telling someone that you think a cartel is laundering money through a Mexican bank. I was picturing the guy talking to someone at the Embassy, and the embassy worker glancing at his watch to see if it's time for lunch.

[BillMc]

You've been compromised.

-DPG

11 years over here? Not the first time. :lol

[FkLA]

Bro, you seem salty despite a 40 point blowout of the hated Lakers.

Chill. Parker is playing well. That only bodes well for the team. Let House fit comfortably in his role as a bench sparkplug. And yes, Parker should always be on a short leash, because when he's bad, he's really bad, but shoving House in there "just because" won't do this squad any favors. Parker playing well actually takes a lot of pressure off House. When Parker plays well, House gets to play more effective minutes with the teammates he's most comfortable with (Manu, Lee, Simmons, etc). If he has to come in at like the 9 min mark for a shitty Parker, it means he has to burn more energy running point, meaning less energy he can devote to microwaving.

This is the point the helmet crew fails to get. Don't crew up with those tards.

Just not a fan of him having to lead the team in FGAs if he's playing well. His solid play won't carry over against elite teams, and likely won't last even against these bad teams. We've seen this same movie the last two years. Ideally, he'd focus on being a good complimentary player. I actually do agree that if he embraced that he'd be a better complimentary guy than Paddy because of his ability to run the offense. Unfortunately, he'd rather burn himself out trying to do what he's always done so that he can get his for a month. For better or for worse, Paddy will be there waiting when that happens.

[BillMc]

I'm not communicating worth a shit.

I was laughing about the fact that telling people about the Russian mob controlling a bank in Eastern Europe might not raise a lot of eyebrows. Sort of like telling someone that you think a cartel is laundering money through a Mexican bank. I was picturing the guy talking to someone at the Embassy, and the embassy worker glancing at his watch to see if it's time for lunch.

It kind of went that way. He was very frustrated. We've even got a few humorous passages in the book where the CIA basically said "So?" But the mob banker guys took it MUCH more seriously.... as this dude found out.

[GSH]

It kind of went that way. He was very frustrated. We've even got a few humorous passages in the book where the CIA basically said "So?" But the mob banker guys took it MUCH more seriously.... as this dude found out.


That works.

[BillMc]

Forward to all your Laker friends.

http://d2s3dt9f4iyeup.cloudfront.net/images/resized_v1/265e8349-888e-4dbb-990c-02db236afe54.jpg

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vru0AT4KdIQ

[cutewizard]

That was a demolishing right guys???!!!!

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[cutewizard]

A proper demolition job!

[HI-FI]

Respect.


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:lol
thats really cool of PATFO

[cutewizard]

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Pistonssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

[SpursIndonesia]

http://i66.tinypic.com/2my51jm.jpg

That yellow shit is kind of an eyesore. :p

[cutewizard]

SPURS RULE!

:bobo

[Fireball]

good win ... still sucks watching Bertans getting shoved to the end of the bench again

Mills is in a bad stretch right now. Murry could not play worse tbh.

[BatManu20]

Highest 3pt percentage for a Spur with over 600 attempts. That's hilarious tho. :lol


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[cutewizard]

Plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Bertans!

[cutewizard]

Some fans miss Bonner!

[spurs10]

He tried to inform lots of people, the US embassy, the CIA, the IMF, international regulatory agencies. The point was not only was it corrupt but it was a scam to loot the EU of billions and damage the governments and economies of post-soviet EU member states to the point that a "return to Russia" movement could flower as an excuse for intervention.

Why do you think I'm in eastern Ukraine now? :lol Are you familiar with Henning Mankell? He is actually the author that made me know about Latvia.

[BillMc]

Are you familiar with Henning Mankell? He is actually the author that made me know about Latvia.

Yep. :) You are probably referring to the Dogs of Riga.

[GSH]

good win ... still sucks watching Bertans getting shoved to the end of the bench again

Mills is in a bad stretch right now. Murry could not play worse tbh.


Pop has always done this. A bench player will have some really great games, and the next game he's a DNP. I've never understood.

I'm not quite ready to abandon Patty for a short slump, but I am really encouraged by Murray. Don't forget that Patty has been through the fire of playoff basketball, though, and Murray hasn't. There are a lot of lessons learned in the first couple of post seasons.

[Fireball]

Pop has always done this. A bench player will have some really great games, and the next game he's a DNP. I've never understood.

I'm not quite ready to abandon Patty for a short slump, but I am really encouraged by Murray. Don't forget that Patty has been through the fire of playoff basketball, though, and Murray hasn't. There are a lot of lessons learned in the first couple of post seasons.

I am totally with you regarding Murray ... he is not ready yet, but has shown vast improvement since the start of the season.
I am just tired of this Patty/Parker discussion here and wanted to play around a little bit ... right now TP plays more consistent basketball than Patty and against teams like the Lakers Murray should get more minutes ... be it be Parkers or Pattys

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2DmjpwXUAE43EJ?format=jpg&name=large

[GSH]

I am just tired of this Patty/Parker discussion here


You could just stop right there, and I'd vote for you for President of ST.