I feel bad for LaMarcus Aldridge having balls the size of rice grains

[Kawhitstorm]

I'm done shitting on the guy. He can't help it, he was born that way.:(

FYI: I didn't mind him not forcing shots against Tristan who is able to hold his ground on the post-ups. This is about the two FTs he bricked which would have been an utter bitch slap to Kawhi had the game gone to double OT......which almost happened after Love got WIDE open for a 3

[HarlemHeat37]

He was fine, tbh..played like a role player, which is better for the Spurs in this match up IMO..

[apalisoc_9]

He was actually fantastic. Difficult for a Star caliber player to still contribute positively without touches.

[Kawhitstorm]

He was fine, tbh..played like a role player, which is better for the Spurs in this match up IMO..

I'm not talking about his overall game, I was already resigned to him being a 3rd wheel ala Klay after Gm 5 of the OKC series.

[Kawhitstorm]

He was actually fantastic. Difficult for a Star caliber player to still contribute positively without touches.

I'm talking about him bricking both FTs, dude is a fuckin' choker.

[tim_duncan_fan]

He's never been known as a big winner. That's why he isn't going to retire in Portland.

He's limited as fuck too. If the jumpshot isn't falling it's extremely hard for him to get points. No post game to speak of.

[Vokun]

Too bad LMA can't get a ball transplant with Marco Belinelli tbh

[Splits]

Saved the game with his play in the final minute, huge block and jumper to seal it when Kawhi was trying to give it away

The last 2 FTS were meaningless

[dbreiden83080]

Oh come on now. When he was putting up big numbers in Portland everyone said he was as good as Duncan.

[Splits]

I'm talking about him bricking both FTs, dude is a fuckin' choker.

Kawhi and Manu at the line in 2013 Finals say hi

[ElNono]

Tristan Thompson is a tough matchup, tbh.... still, he was MIA all the way to OT...

I liked how Lee combined with hit at times though...

[Chinook]

Remember when LMA lost a championship with a missed FT? Neither do I.

[HarlemHeat37]

Aldridge is never going to consistently dominate Thompson in the post, tbh..he just has to rebound and make open shots vs. Cleveland..

Kawhi, Parker and 3-point shooting will be the best offensive weapons against them in a potential series..

[tim_duncan_fan]

Remember when LMA lost a championship with a missed FT? Neither do I.

Ouch. But fair.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Aldridge is never going to consistently dominate Thompson in the post, tbh..he just has to rebound and make open shots vs. Cleveland..

Kawhi, Parker and 3-point shooting will be the best offensive weapons against them in a potential series..

And Dejounte, apparently.

[Kawhitstorm]

Remember when LMA lost a championship with a missed FT? Neither do I.

Yeah b/c he choked away his chance to play for all the marbles.

[Kawhitstorm]

Tristan Thompson is a tough matchup, tbh.... still, he was MIA all the way to OT...

I liked how Lee combined with hit at times though...

Lee on a minimum salary outplayed 100mill Love.:lol

[PopTheGOAT]

He's never been known as a big winner. That's why he isn't going to retire in Portland.

He's limited as fuck too. If the jumpshot isn't falling it's extremely hard for him to get points. No post game to speak of.
How about go to work in the freakin paint like a normal big? It pisses me off because he has show that can do it and just doesn't

[TheGreatYacht]

LMA had a great all around game today.

Dedmon otoh....

[PopTheGOAT]

Lee on a minimum salary outplayed 100mill Love.:lol
Love wasn't near 100% tho

[DAF86]

LA hit the shot that sealed the game, tbh.

[100%duncan]

LMA had a great all around game today.

Dedmon otoh....

Are you really going there? LMA is supposed to be a 2nd option for a contender. Dedmon's ceiling is a starting center :lol

[Mnky]

He was actually fantastic. Difficult for a Star caliber player to still contribute positively without touches.

[Kawhitstorm]

LMA had a great all around game today..

I also liked how he was pounding the offensive glass, helping on LeBron's drives & making passes out of the post after he wet the bed in the first half.:toast

But dude can't be counted on in pressure situations.


Dedmon otoh....

Dedmon needs someone that bangs since he doesn't have the IQ to play PnR defense which is where TOSB Chandler could help:

RUWv1HqwMzY

[TheGreatYacht]

I also liked how he was pounding the offensive glass, helping on LeBron's drives & making passes out of the post after he wet the bed in the first half.:toast

But dude can't be counted on in pressure situations.



Dedmon needs someone that bangs since he doesn't have the IQ to play PnR defense which is where TOSB Chandler could help:

RUWv1HqwMzY
I'll take Chandler over Deadman in a sec

[Kawhitstorm]

LA hit the shot that sealed the game, tbh.

He had to put it up b/c the shot clock was running down thus didn't have time to play hot potatoes. Standing naked at the FT line in front of thousands is another story,

[Kawhitstorm]

I'll take Chandler over Deadman in a sec

Chandler can't play heavy minutes which is where Deadman comes into play. They would be a great 1/2 punch.

Dedman is like Ezeli who was a disaster in the Finals trying to guard the LeBron/Tristan PnR, Chandler meanwhile owned LeBron in 2011.

TOSB Pau as no place since Lee is better than his empty stats, tbh.

[skulls138]

I'm done shitting on the guy. He can't help it, he was born that way.:(

FYI: I didn't mind him not forcing shots against Tristan who is able to hold his ground on the post-ups. This is about the two FTs he bricked which would have been an utter bitch slap to Kawhi had the game gone to double OT......which almost happened after his man Love got WIDE open for a 3 in a situation where all you had to do was defend a 3s for 0.6 seconds.Double/double, did his best damage in the second half...be quiet

[cd021]

Aldridge was solid, good passing and didn't force it on offense. Good job on the glass and did a decent job contesting at the rim.

That jumper in the corner essentially sealed the deal and he did have that nice put back dunk late in the 4th.

[Ozballer]

Took one for the team. Had a really good role player game. He could turn it up at times though. Missed shots at the end? Shit happens, its basketball. Great Spurs win.

[Kawhitstorm]

Kawhi and Manu at the line in 2013 Finals say hi

Manu was splitting FTs all season long & Kawhi was a 63% shooter in the postseason, missing BOTH when you're a 83% shooter is another thing.

[Kawhitstorm]

Double/double, did his best damage in the second half...be quiet

Not much to complain about but I would have broken the TV had Love hit the corner 3.

I just had to get this off my chest, enjoy the win fellas.
:bobo

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Not much to complain about but I would have broken the TV had Love hit the corner 3.

I just had to get this off my chest, enjoy the win fellas.
:bobo

Thank god the Cavs didn't have Ramos!

[tim_duncan_fan]

He was good overall, but needing 1 of 2 freethrows to end the game and getting neither is infuriating. As one of the two "star players" it's his job to hit those. It's not a 3 point shot off the dribble, it's a freethrow.

[RD2191]

He's never been known as a big winner. That's why he isn't going to retire in Portland.

He's limited as fuck too. If the jumpshot isn't falling it's extremely hard for him to get points. No post game to speak of.

[siraulo23]

He played really well sans the 2 missed FTs tbh

[Spurtacular]

He was fine, tbh..played like a role player, which is better for the Spurs in this match up IMO..

Role player? He may be 2 instead of 1B; but just stop with the role player sh**, troll.

[Hoops Czar]

Remember when LMA lost a championship with a missed FT? Neither do I.
Remember when LMA made a conference Finals? Neither do I.

[r0drig0lac]

Remember when LMA lost a championship with a missed FT? Neither do I.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smishocked.gif

[Ice009]

Love wasn't near 100% tho

What do you mean? Was he injured?

[TheDoctor]

What do you mean? Was he injured?

Lower back spasms.

[alpha_HaZE]

The guy with "no balls" bought a house for 7mi in Aug only to sell it at 8.35mi just recently. That takes big balls.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/san-740593-antonio-sells.html

And basket ball wise, he has been great for us. Not only he is committed to playing defense but he is adding to his offensive game. Ha just had back to back career best years regarding eFG%, what's not to like?

[Seventyniner]

Cleveland is 26th in DRB% so Aldridge hitting the offensive glass instead of posting up is a good game plan.

[BillMc]

LMA had a great all around game today.

Dedmon otoh....

Yep.

[BillMc]

The guy with "no balls" bought a house for 7mi in Aug only to sell it at 8.35mi just recently. That takes big balls.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/san-740593-antonio-sells.html

And basket ball wise, he has been great for us. Not only he is committed to playing defense but he is adding to his offensive game. Ha just had back to back career best years regarding eFG%, what's not to like?

It's ST. They will find something.

[NameLess Scrub]

LMa is going get Thompson every time. That's why I want to see what Pau can do against Love. Just wondering how much impact another scoring big can have, since getting Love in trouble defensively is also good defense because of Love's value as a scorer and stretch 4.

IIRC, Timmy was too old to take advantage of Love.