Game Thread: 1/29 Mavs at Spurs 6:00 CST 7:00 EST. 2:00 Riga Time)

[007nites]

Anderson has to take that 3 man. He's hit a few lately I don't get it. Its why he's getting benched now I bet

Crowd was pissed he didn't take it

[Kawhitstorm]

Shithead passing a WIDE OPEN 3 that Bertans would have knocked down.:bang

[Spurtacular]

Fathead not willing to take the fucking corner three; he should not be in at the end of games.

[dabom]

Why was the Cancer benched if he's the HOTS?

:lol

[DPG21920]

Pulse.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Kyle Anderson is nothing but a cog. He's not dependable to take any shots for this team. All he's interested in doing is moving the ball (slowly) even if it's not the best option for the team.

[FkLA]

Why was the Cancer benched if he's the HOTS?

[Strategic]

Life

[bklynspursfan]

Great pocket pass by Danny. Surprised me there

[ducks]

lol Houston lost

[ElNono]

Now we need stops... which have been hard to come by

[timtonymanu]

Man if Anderson just had a jump shot he would probably be the 6th man on this team

[bklynspursfan]

Crowd was pissed he didn't take it

They should be. Great ball movement on that sequence, you have to be ready to shoot man

[DPG21920]

What a play by Kawhi

[spurtech09]

Time for KL to get the Spurs the win...

[RD2191]

Oh look, Kawhi leading us to victory per usual.

[bklynspursfan]

Does LMA ever pass out of the post?

Lately he has been. Been doing very well. Idk what's going on the last couple games

[ElNono]

LMA come on, you have Dirk on you

[RD2191]

PASS IT TO KAWHI FOR FUCKS SAKE

[spurtech09]

Bailout by the refs

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Danny Green absolutely cannot be relied upon in crunch time. WTF

[DPG21920]

Danny got a good look but LMA should have kept it.

[Robz4000]

That brick by Green was the game.

[ElNono]

great stop by Manu, then we wasted it...

[bklynspursfan]

That wasn't a foul man. Ball don't lie

[FkLA]

BS call on LMA

[cd98]

Ref bailout.

[timtonymanu]

Beta can't even post up 50 year old Dirk?

[Strategic]

OT

[Robz4000]

Danny Green absolutely cannot be relied upon in crunch time. WTF

Not right now anyway. He's slumping bad.

[Budkin]

Too little too fucking late.

[ElNono]

stop going to Danny fucking Green

[RD2191]

CALL FOR THE BALL KAWHI

[Spurtacular]

Horse shit call.

[Vokun]

I hate the gaping amount of scrubs on this team tbh

[timtonymanu]

Fucking mostly Icy Danny these days

[r0drig0lac]

Lasoft

[ducks]

Watch pop go to green for three

[BatManu20]

Danny just got hacked on that 3 attempt. Lol ref.

[cd98]

Man ref missed that foul on Green 3 point shot.

[ElNono]

:lmao refs

[RD2191]

:lmao refs

[bklynspursfan]

Aldridge was wide open! Kawhi missed him

[r0drig0lac]

hahahahahaha timeout

[spurtech09]

lol spurs getting screwed

[Spurtacular]

A bad call and a bad no call. Refs suck.

[RD2191]

THATS BULL FUCKING SHIT

[cd98]

What are these refs doing?

[Budkin]

Fucking refs!

[bklynspursfan]

There was no timeout there until after the poke away. Please review that

[Snaq O'Meal]

Why was the Cancer benched if he's the HOTS?

Because he's a -12 in the game.

[bbarry]

Lol.

[ElNono]

can they review that shit?

[Strategic]

What the hell

[RD2191]

Aldridge was wide open! Kawhi missed him

Yeah, pass it to brick city.

[FkLA]

Someone at the game go slap the shit out of that ref, tbh.

[spurraider21]

:lmao

[timtonymanu]

Meh, fuck the bad call. This team should have been taking care of business earlier. They did this to themselves.

[Kawhitstorm]

Pop calling a timeout to setup a mid-range jumper:rollin

[cd98]

Aldridge was wide open! Kawhi missed him
In fairness does he really want LMA shooting?

[unleashbaynes]

What a joke

[bbarry]

Spurs still deserve to lose this game. Mavs absolutely deserve to win this game, either way.

[spurtech09]

Its not even the play offs and the Spurs are getting screwed.

[BatManu20]

Spurs stay getting butt-reamed by offficlas tbh

[Spurtacular]

This is the most egregious reffing in the final minute of a game I've seen since OKC Gm 5.

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs deserved this loss.

[Robz4000]

You played down to your competition enough to let the refs decide the game. This is on you, Spurs.

[r0drig0lac]

cmon Patty

[DPG21920]

:lmao Mills defense

[Cry Havoc]

That has to be a top 3 bad call in the NBA this year.

[John Petrucci]

Missed the game. Beat by Seth Curry at home, huh? At least Houston got handled as well.

[RD2191]

:lmao mills

[spurtech09]

gameover

[ElNono]

what the fuck, foul em

[r0drig0lac]

turrible night

[Spurtacular]

Why do the refs even huddle if they're not gonna get it fucking right?

[bklynspursfan]

Thought they fouled him a couple seconds prior

[cd98]

Mills D. Ugh a layup? Really?

[RD2191]

Mills is an atrocious defender.

[unleashbaynes]

:lmao refs. Fucking faggotry at the end. Oh well.

[timtonymanu]

Get real sick of Patty being so useless on both ends of the floor.

[spurtech09]

Spurs D sucks

[resistanze]

:lmao Mills

[FkLA]

Yogi the bear putting the nail in the coffin smh.

[bklynspursfan]

In fairness does he really want LMA shooting?

There was no shooting involved , it was a wide open dunk

[BatManu20]

That's game. Tough loss. Onto the next.

[spurtech09]

Why do the refs even huddle if they're not gonna get it fucking right?true

[sasaint]

Meh, fuck the bad call. This team should have been taking care of business earlier. They did this to themselves.

Yup.

[Spurtacular]

:lmao Mills defense

[Budkin]

Game. Another embarrassing loss.

[ElNono]

MVPelon tried tbh...

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs suck ass. Pathetic team. First round exit. No way the Warriors would ever perform this poorly.

[cd98]

Can't be losing to lottery teams at home.

[timtonymanu]

Losses don't mean much in the standings, but what an awful week for this team. Nothing like a contender. Can't believe I want Gasol back so soon.

[SPURt]

Hate to see a loss like that... ass

[skin27]

Welp..

[Robz4000]

This is a fraud team.

[Budkin]

And now we have to play the Thunder. 3 game losing streak?

[HI-FI]

:pop: "they made more shots than us....hold on I'm not finished talking about Trump......."

[dabom]

Spurs got jibbed. :lmao

[FkLA]

MVPelon tried tbh...

Him and Kawhi did. The Cancer put them in too big of a whole before Pop benched him, unfortunately.

[ElNono]

This would make us, what? 0-2 since Murray didn't start anymore? :stirpot:

[timtonymanu]

Had leads going into halftime for both games too. Fuck you Spurs.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs suck ass. Pathetic team. First round exit. No way the Warriors would ever perform this poorly.

Like losing to the Lakers?

[Darius Bieber]

And now we have to play the Thunder. 3 game losing streak?


More like 4. I can see the Sixers winning.

[Strategic]

Spurs loligagged thru the second half and this bs

[RD2191]

SHOOT IT MILLS

[spurtech09]

That's because the rodeo road trip is coming up......Goodluck with that...

[$pursDynasty]

WTF patty

[Darius Bieber]

Like losing to the Lakers?

Never lost back to back games so far. Then came back and beat the Lakers by 50.

[bklynspursfan]

Wtf Mills? He was far back but gotta take that shot.

Our worst loss of the season easily

[timtonymanu]

And now we have to play the Thunder. 3 game losing streak?

Yep. This team has already been exposed. if Kawhi and LMAss don't play well, this team is too beatable.

[Kawhitstorm]

:lmao Mills

About to get a 40 mill contract while Scrub Curry makes 3mill.:lol

[cd98]

So Mills throws up everything and then wide open and he doesn't shoot it.

[Nathan89]

Patty is on the short bus.

[FkLA]

Wtf would Poop draw up a play that takes 5 seconds to run when you're down by 4 with 7 secs left?

[RD2191]

This would make us, what? 0-2 since Murray didn't start anymore? :stirpot:

[SpursIndonesia]

Mills is so fucking garbage defensively, Parker might be a shitty starter, but Mills is currently even a more worthless back up.

[TimDunkem]

Lmao Mills going for the steal late in the possession when he's the only guy between the ball and the basket.

That seals it for me. I frankly don't care whether this guy is here or not after this season.

[loveforthegame]

Awful loss. Embarrassing.

[unleashbaynes]

Fuck Mills.

[bklynspursfan]

Never lost back to back games so far. Then came back and beat the Lakers by 50.

They didn't lose b2b either last year and blew a 3-1 lead after winning 73 games. Talk to me when we dissapoint on that level. That's elite level choking

[ElNono]

:pop: "they made more shots than us....hold on I'm not finished talking about Trump......."

:pop: "There's a million planets out there, go find them"

[140]

:lmao spurms

[spurtech09]

Should of beat the cheesy Pelicans and the Dallas Mavs......

[Spurtacular]

Refs shouldn't get paid for this one (by the league, anyways).

[SAGirl]

Mills bad game again... Murray could've seen some minutes...

[DarrinS]

Pop? Wtf?

[RD2191]

So Mills throws up everything and then wide open and he doesn't shoot it.

:lol TBH

[Nathan89]

Spurs need 30pt games from Kawhi to win:depressed

[Darius Bieber]

They didn't lose b2b either last year and blew a 3-1 lead after winning 73 games. Talk to me when we dissapoint on that level. That's elite level choking

See: Game 6, 2013 finals.

[TheGreatYacht]

Pay Fatty Mills krew :lmao

[FkLA]

lol at everyone blaming the $3 mill/yr back-up PG

Why was he out there to begin with? Just smh at constantly having to bailout the fat hero then getting the wrath of the fanbase when he fails to do so.

[r0drig0lac]

Well, at least we have the next season.

[BillMc]

Well my first GT loss of the year. My bad, got the date wrong. The basketball gods do not forgive.

That time out that robbed us of the steal was awful.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mills is a fucking joke. He does't even try on D anymore.

[cjw]

3 2 1 cue cliff jumper thread

That was ugly. They made some tough shots but offense without a PG out there was out of sync.

[Spurtacular]

Wtf would Poop draw up a play that takes 5 seconds to run when you're down by 4 with 7 secs left?

Yea, I don't think the play was for Patty. He should've taken the shot though.

[bklynspursfan]

:lmao spurms

Yea.. you guys are only 19 games back now of us smh. We gotta be careful

[Vokun]

Mills bad game again... Murray could've seen some minutes...

We win both games if Murray gets Patty's (or even Porker's) minutes tbh

[Perry Mason]

This team just isn't as motivated as GS. I wish I knew why. Those guys play hard with a chip on their shoulder. This team...just mails it in too much. Not enough focus.

A bunch of these guys don't have a title, so I don't get the complacency. LMA has been especially disappointing after his great early/mid January stretch. Seriously guy, earn your fucking pay.

[Kawhitstorm]

Lmao Mills going for the steal late in the possession when he's the only guy between the ball and the basket.

That seals it for me. I frankly don't care whether this guy is here or not after this season.

I lost respect for the guy after he got bullied by Austin Rivers.:lol

[spurtech09]

Spurs really need to work on there sorry ass defense.

[cd98]

The blame is on everyone that got minutes tonight.

[bklynspursfan]

See: Game 6, 2013 finals.

2013 doesn't touch what the Warriors did bro.

[Splits]

lol at everyone blaming the $3 mill/yr back-up PG

Why was he out there to begin with? Just smh at constantly having to bailout the fat hero then getting the wrath of the fanbase when he fails to do so.

:lmao this faggot again blaming Parker for the loss?

[Robz4000]

Sure they will.

Great call there

[DarrinS]

What's our record since Pop's political rant? Just curious.

[cjw]

Well, at least we have the next season.

As long as the game doesn't cost the Spurs the 2 seed, a win for the Mavs puts them further from top of lottery

[spurtech09]

Yea.. you guys are only 19 games back now of us smh. We gotta be carefullol

[Darius Bieber]

2013 doesn't touch what the Warriors did bro.

Lol. 30 seconds left, up 6. Trophy getting wheeled out. Then lose the series. That's elite choking.

[sasaint]

Dropping this game in the same lackluster fashion as the Pels game when you would expect them to come out breathing fire and torch the Mavs makes me wonder if something is going on in the locker room or otherwise behind the scenes. I don't remember seeing the Spurs play this poorly two games in a row against scrub teams - especially this one when they played with absolutely no pride.

[james evans]

i now know that mills is gonna get a big contract because he's playing like shit this year

[DarrinS]

Well my first GT loss of the year. My bad, got the date wrong. The basketball gods do not forgive.

That time out that robbed us of the steal was awful.

Lol, not your fault dude. :lol

[Splits]

Wtf would Poop draw up a play that takes 5 seconds to run when you're down by 4 with 7 secs left?

Pop didn't draw up that play. Fat Porker did.

[TimDunkem]

I lost respect for the guy after he got bullied by Austin Rivers.:lolI have great patience...but this guy totally shit the bed every chance he could today. I'm fed up with it, tbh.

[BillMc]

January "blah" game, doesn't mean much in the big picture. Still no fun at 4 AM

[SAGirl]

Pop really living and dying by these vets are therewith of the team.... wtf

[Kawhitstorm]

Yep. This team has already been exposed. if Kawhi and LMAss don't play well, this team is too beatable.

If only Pop played Bertans/Murray instead of Shithead/Fatty:cry

[HI-FI]

:pop: "There's a million planets out there, go find them"
:lol pretty much.

[sasaint]

The blame is on everyone that got minutes tonight.

And Pop. :depressed

[spurs10]

Wtf Mills? He was far back but gotta take that shot.

Our worst loss of the season easily Yep!

[DarrinS]

:lmao this faggot again blaming Parker for the loss?

Why doesn't Pop play TP at the end of tight games?

[bklynspursfan]

Great call there

Hey, I try to be optimistic, unlike you who thinks anytime we fall behind we're gonna lose. Like that Cavs game for example. But please, continue to think we're gonna lose every game that isn't a blowout

[weebo]

serves the right for playing like trash

[Kawhitstorm]

I have great patience...but this guy totally shit the bed every chance he could today. I'm fed up with it, tbh.

If Pop was Belicheat, he would trade Fatty/Softridge/Danny.:wakeup

[DarrinS]

No Murray and Bertans limited minutes. Pop?

[FkLA]

:lmao this faggot again blaming Parker for the loss?

Let's hammer a back-up PG for not bailing the Pork out instead!

[HI-FI]

lol at everyone blaming the $3 mill/yr back-up PG

Why was he out there to begin with? Just smh at constantly having to bailout the fat hero then getting the wrath of the fanbase when he fails to do so.
We win w/ Dejahntae (or however you spell it) but Pop sees Parker as his prodigal son.

[spursgu]

This team just isn't as motivated as GS. I wish I knew why. Those guys play hard with a chip on their shoulder. This team...just mails it in too much. Not enough focus.

A bunch of these guys don't have a title, so I don't get the complacency. LMA has been especially disappointing after his great early/mid January stretch. Seriously guy, earn your fucking pay.

Warriors are regular season tryhards. they're elite for sure but they go all out in the regular season. Just look at the minutes Kerr plays their top 4. I also refuse to give them too much credit for basically signing a top 3 player for nothing. The Spurs would look just as unstoppable if they had Durant.

[dabom]

Spurs didn't lose on that lst play. It was over when the Spurs were down 8 playing with Cancer. :lmao

[BillMc]

Maybe the Spurs vets know they're locked into the 2. Only ones hungry are rookies, and vets with something to prove/contract year guys (Lee for example).

Not sure where Patty's head was in this game...

[spursgu]

Hey, I try to be optimistic, unlike you who thinks anytime we fall behind we're gonna lose. Like that Cavs game for example. But please, continue to think we're gonna lose every game that isn't a blowout

like i said too many chickenshits on here. What kind of loser fan continuously counts out their team and bitches at others for taking the other direction?

[Robz4000]

Might be smart for the Spurs to start taking calls on players tbh. Get what you can for the pieces that won't be returning next year/whose value won't get better like Mills, Simmons, LMA, and Gasol. The next few drafts have some nice players and teams like the Kings/T-Pups/Nuggets are desperate to make the postseason. Spurs will be there regardless at this point but it'd be better to keep their goals realistic and see what they have in Murray/Bertans/Forbes/Dedmon.

[sasaint]

Hey, I try to be optimistic, unlike you who thinks anytime we fall behind we're gonna lose. Like that Cavs game for example. But please, continue to think we're gonna lose every game that isn't a blowout

It wasn't falling behind; it was all of our guys putting forth a lackadaisical effort all night. It is almost impossible to flip the effort switch.

[DarrinS]

Warriors are regular season tryhards. they're elite for sure but they go all out in the regular season. Just look at the minutes Kerr plays their top 4. I also refuse to give them too much credit for basically signing a top 3 player for nothing. The Spurs would look just as unstoppable if they had Durant.

Two MVPs on one team. Must be such a drag. :lol

[mexicanjunior]

Fuck this team, they need to just tank and reboot for next season. They are just wasting everyone's team this year.

[BillMc]

Warriors are regular season tryhards. they're elite for sure but they go all out in the regular season. Just look at the minutes Kerr plays their top 4. I also refuse to give them too much credit for basically signing a top 3 player for nothing. The Spurs would look just as unstoppable if they had Durant.

Exactly.

[cd98]

And Pop. :depressed
Yes and the refs.

[SAGirl]

Spurs bench rook Murray go on a losing streak!

[Robz4000]

Hey, I try to be optimistic, unlike you who thinks anytime we fall behind we're gonna lose. Like that Cavs game for example. But please, continue to think we're gonna lose every game that isn't a blowout

Optimism isn't the same as the blind homerism you display constantly. All your posts put the players and coaches beyond reproach. When is it time to place blame in your eyes?

[bklynspursfan]

Maybe the Spurs vets know they're locked into the 2. Only ones hungry are rookies, and vets with something to prove/contract year guys (Lee for example).

Not sure where Patty's head was in this game...

And that's not totally abnormal, guys tend to coast at times. We don't win this if Murray starts or Anderson plays more or whoever else. At the end of the day it's on our big guns to take us home, and they've been sub par the last couple games.

I think Simmons energy is missed off the bench too, but there was no excuse for tonight. I wish others played with the passion that Lee plays with

[John Petrucci]

GSW going to run the fuck away with that 1st seed early this season. Damn we're awful at home.

[DarrinS]

Fuck this team, they need to just tank and reboot for next season. They are just wasting everyone's team this year.

Uh, no.

[BillMc]

And that's not totally abnormal, guys tend to coast at times. We don't win this if Murray starts or Anderson plays more or whoever else. At the end of the day it's on our big guns to take us home, and they've been sub par the last couple games.

I think Simmons energy is missed off the bench too, but there was no excuse for tonight. I wish others played with the passion that Lee plays with

Agree with everything you said.

[sasaint]

Might be smart for the Spurs to start taking calls on players tbh. Get what you can for the pieces that won't be returning next year/whose value won't get better like Mills, Simmons, LMA, and Gasol. The next few drafts have some nice players and teams like the Kings/T-Pups/Nuggets are desperate to make the postseason. Spurs will be there regardless at this point but it'd be better to keep their goals realistic and see what they have in Murray/Bertans/Forbes/Dedmon.

Not on Pop's watch.

[SAGirl]

Maybe the Spurs vets know they're locked into the 2. Only ones hungry are rookies, and vets with something to prove/contract year guys (Lee for example).

Not sure where Patty's head was in this game...I just can't believe it. Reminiscent of OKC series with Mills...

[bklynspursfan]

Optimism isn't the same as the blind homerism you display constantly. All your posts put the players and coaches beyond reproach. When is it time to place blame in your eyes?

Well, if everyone wasn't consistently blaming 1 person or the coach, there'd be more balance here.

Tonight it's easy to find blame. The last 2 games guys have been sloppy with the ball and shooting the ball poorly. Recipe for disaster. Kawhi and LMA have to do more plain and simple. Same with Patty and Green with their shooting .

Theres plenty of blame to go around. I'm actually dissapointed Pop didn't go to Bertans and went with Anderson too. He proved he can defend well and was hitting his shots.

There's plenty of blame. But when literally 90% of this site does is play the blame game, I don't need to. Some of it is overboard and childish

[sasaint]

Yes and the refs.

Nah, not the refs. The Spurs should have never put themselves in a position where the refs could have much impact. C'mon, man - the Mavs?!?!?!

[tonight...you]

I just can't believe it. Reminiscent of OKC series with Mills...
Agreed.

[Robz4000]

Not on Pop's watch.

On Pop's watch this team is going to flame out in embarrassing fashion in the postseason once again. He has completely lost it.

[John Petrucci]

I just can't believe it. Reminiscent of OKC series with Mills...

Those first 3 seeds feel so locked into place already. Really strange.

[SAGirl]

And that's not totally abnormal, guys tend to coast at times. We don't win this if Murray starts or Anderson plays more or whoever else. At the end of the day it's on our big guns to take us home, and they've been sub par the last couple games.

I think Simmons energy is missed off the bench too, but there was no excuse for tonight. I wish others played with the passion that Lee plays with
Simmons
Energy may be missed but he's not some savior.... sometimes all he contributes is on defense, etc. He's not a nightly scorer and his role is small. Lamarcus shooting slump is the significant factor in both games. Just horrible inefficiency.

[John Petrucci]

Maybe the Spurs vets know they're locked into the 2. Only ones hungry are rookies, and vets with something to prove/contract year guys (Lee for example).



Those first 3 seeds feel so locked into place already. Really strange.

[spursgu]

Optimism isn't the same as the blind homerism you display constantly. All your posts put the players and coaches beyond reproach. When is it time to place blame in your eyes?

But it's okay for TD21 and Amused to bump their stupid threads every loss about the team being done, not legit championship contenders etc. I would much rather see bklyn's optimism than the same recycled takes that tampon wearing crew likes to bring up.

I thought this was suppose to be a transition year for the team too but here they are with still the 2nd best record in the league. People obsess too much over this team playing like the Warriors but they just aren't built that way. This team will fight hard when it matters. Let's not forget they are 4-0 against the top teams on the road. That's not some fluke stat but I'm sure it's ignored because optimism is apparently wrong on here.

[Robz4000]

Well, if everyone wasn't consistently blaming 1 person or the coach, there'd be more balance here.

Tonight it's easy to find blame. The last 2 games guys have been sloppy with the ball and shooting the ball poorly. Recipe for disaster. Kawhi and LMA have to do more plain and simple. Same with Patty and Green with their shooting .

Theres plenty of blame to go around. I'm actually dissapointed Pop didn't go to Bertans and went with Anderson too. He proved he can defend well and was hitting his shots.

There's plenty of blame. But when literally 90% of this site does is play the blame game, I don't need to. Some of it is overboard and childish

When so many people call out the same problems over and over, it isn't a coincidence. Some of it is outlandish trolling like Porker is fat, Fathead, etc., but Pop's rotation and inability to practice what he preaches has been well-documented for three-plus seasons now. It also cannot be denied that Parker has caused more harm than good since 2014 as a starter, albeit it's not all his fault (comes back to Pop's decision-making with the team).

[sasaint]

On Pop's watch this team is going to flame out in embarrassing fashion in the postseason once again. He has completely lost it.

I would rather see RC get a new head coach before other personnel moves are made. These guys are playing like the Bulls! Makes me wonder if there isn't something going on behind the scenes or in the locker room, tbh. :wow

[mexicanjunior]

When so many people call out the same problems over and over, it isn't a coincidence. Some of it is outlandish trolling like Porker is fat, Fathead, etc., but Pop's rotation and inability to practice what he preaches has been well-documented for three-plus seasons now. It also cannot be denied that Parker has caused more harm than good since 2014 as a starter, albeit it's not all his fault (comes back to Pop's decision-making with the team).

This...Blind optimism is for idiots...This team sucks...

[bklynspursfan]

Simmons
Energy may be missed but he's not some savior.... sometimes all he contributes is on defense, etc. He's not a nightly scorer and his role is small. Lamarcus shooting slump is the significant factor in both games. Just horrible inefficiency.

For sure, but sometimes that spark is needed. The team feeds off those dunks or blocks or whatever. Not saying it's a difference maker, but the lack of energy on the perimeter is lacking with him gone.

LMA.... I just don't know. Closed out the year well. He's just been so bad lately and I don't know what it is. Makes me miss Pau honestly.

[Robz4000]

But it's okay for TD21 and Amused to bump their stupid threads every loss about the team being done, not legit championship contenders etc. I would much rather see bklyn's optimism than the same recycled takes that tampon wearing crew likes to bring up.

I thought this was suppose to be a transition year for the team too but here they are with still the 2nd best record in the league. People obsess too much over this team playing like the Warriors but they just aren't built that way. This team will fight hard when it matters. Let's not forget they are 4-0 against the top teams on the road. That's not some fluke stat but I'm sure it's ignored because optimism is apparently wrong on here.

At least they back up their claims with stats and analysis; I can respect that. Constantly posting that the Spurs are going to win and ignoring problems (and the players/coaches causing them) doesn't promote good debate or sway opinions. If that's all you want on a fan forum realGM or PTR might be more up your alley.

[BillMc]

Those first 3 seeds feel so locked into place already. Really strange.

Yeah, chances are small we catch the Dubs or the Rockets (or Cavs) catch us. Only drama is if the CLips can catch the Rockets.

[Hoops Czar]

Spurs with 6 home losses and it's not even February.

[Robz4000]

I would rather see RC get a new head coach before other personnel moves are made. These guys are playing like the Bulls! Makes me wonder if there isn't something going on behind the scenes or in the locker room, tbh. :wow

I don't think that's the case since in the past Pop has jettison'd locker room cancers, but it could be Pop himself or LMA who is more difficult to deal with than end of the rotation guys like Stephen Jackson.

[John Petrucci]

Yeah, chances are small we catch the Dubs or the Rockets (or Cavs) catch us. Only drama is if the CLips can catch the Rockets.

Every "contender" starting to show tons of weaknesses except GS at this point.

[bklynspursfan]

At least they back up their claims with stats and analysis; I can respect that. Constantly posting that the Spurs are going to win and ignoring problems (and the players/coaches causing them) doesn't promote good debate or sway opinions. If that's all you want on a fan forum realGM or PTR might be more up your alley.

I can post stats too on why people cliff diving is ridiculous, trust me. But why bother? People will think what they want.

I can also post stats on the obvious issues with this team and areas of improvement. But with so much of that + complaining , there's no need. Its not a debate if it's only 1 argument.

The expectations for this team was a ? Anyway with such a transition. I'd say this far we've done a pretty solid job. But people love to focus on the negative.

There needs to be a balance. You have an issue with me being optimistic, yet you are the opposite. I bet if I go to the Cavs game thread u would have said the game was lost by us, no?

[Robz4000]

I can post stats too on why people cliff diving is ridiculous, trust me. But why bother? People will think what they want.

I can also post stats on the obvious issues with this team and areas of improvement. But with so much of that + complaining , there's no need. Its not a debate if it's only 1 argument.

The expectations for this team was a ? Anyway with such a transition. I'd say this far we've done a pretty solid job. But people love to focus on the negative.

There needs to be a balance. You have an issue with me being optimistic, yet you are the opposite. I bet if I go to the Cavs game thread u would have said the game was lost by us, no?

Post some analysis on what you like about the team to cancel out some of the threads about why this team is smoke and mirrors, then. Whether or not it sways anyone, at least you made an effort and can back up your claims like the naysayers can. Hell, just sign up to do game grades and give us your two cents. Don't say there's no reason to post a meaningful take.

As for game threads, I've admitted plenty of times in the past that I tend to flip out; :lol it's my way to avoid yelling at the TV. I also tend to give credit where credit is due. I've complimented Pop plenty of times this year when he's coached well, even in losses. I also call him out when he does a terrible job. Same with every player.

[tholdren]

At least they back up their claims with stats and analysis; I can respect that. Constantly posting that the Spurs are going to win and ignoring problems (and the players/coaches causing them) doesn't promote good debate or sway opinions. If that's all you want on a fan forum realGM or PTR might be more up your alley.
PTR is the worst. The only thing dumber than PTR is the losers on here linking to Ptr as some sort of insight.

In other news why did Anderson sub in for Mills with 38 seconds to go and SA had the ball?

[Robz4000]

PTR is the worst. The only thing dumber than PTR is the losers on here linking to Ptr as some sort of insight.

In other news why did Anderson sub in for Mills with 38 seconds to go and SA had the ball?

No idea on that one; maybe since he's a better passer into the post to set up LMA or Kawhi? Pop has been making head scratching decisions for a while now.

[TheDoctor]

NBA better give us another 1st round pick for putting up that nonsense call tbh

[Robz4000]

Pop's postgame comments really piss me off too. If everything is a teaching moment for this team, why don't they seem to be learning anything? The same mental errors that have been there since October are still there.

[BillMc]

Every "contender" starting to show tons of weaknesses except GS at this point.

Yep. Dubs will show too. Probably in the playoffs when Curry gets roughed up again and is playing on fumes. May not be enough for someone to beat them, but GSW is defintely a better RS team than playoff team.

[TampaDude]

Miss 8 FTs, lose by 4.

'nuff said...

[elemento]

When so many people call out the same problems over and over, it isn't a coincidence. Some of it is outlandish trolling like Porker is fat, Fathead, etc., but Pop's rotation and inability to practice what he preaches has been well-documented for three-plus seasons now. It also cannot be denied that Parker has caused more harm than good since 2014 as a starter, albeit it's not all his fault (comes back to Pop's decision-making with the team).

100% spot on.

This team screams 2nd round exit, if not an embarrassing 1st round exit. But anyone pointing out the problems is called a spoiled Spurs fan.

Seems like we're supposed to be satisfied just because the Spurs created a dynasty during Duncan's career. We have to move on. If Pop doesn't give a damn about winning anymore after squeezing a late ring in 14, he should retire. It's that simple.

Right now, we have fool's gold team. We know it and Pop knows it. It's 2011 all over again. Great RS record but the team has too many flaws that could be exploited in the playoffs.

[TXstbobcat]

at least the Rockets lost today also so they didn't gain any ground on the Spurs for the 2 seed.

[Ice009]

And that's not totally abnormal, guys tend to coast at times. We don't win this if Murray starts or Anderson plays more or whoever else. At the end of the day it's on our big guns to take us home, and they've been sub par the last couple games.

I think Simmons energy is missed off the bench too, but there was no excuse for tonight. I wish others played with the passion that Lee plays with

So Dallas can sign a guy off the street to a 10 day contract, start him at PG and win the game in the SPURS' HOUSE, yet the Spurs can't start Murray and win the game?

You might be right and the Spurs still lose, but they also could have playing with more energy, had better defense out there and won the game.

[Ice009]

GSW going to run the fuck away with that 1st seed early this season. Damn we're awful at home.

Yeah, I think they will be rested up this time. Spurs aren't going to push them at all. I think last season the Spurs may have pushed them into running themselves ragged. I think at first, they were just trying to keep the number 1 seed with the Spurs so close, but then they went for history. The Warriors might have a good playoffs this time around with extra rest obtained by not getting challenged for the number 1 seed.

[UZER]

Pop's postgame comments really piss me off too. If everything is a teaching moment for this team, why don't they seem to be learning anything? The same mental errors that have been there since October are still there.

Pop relishes teaching moments. Thats why he always fucking with the lineup.

[HarlemHeat37]

Completely meaningless loss that doesn't tell us anything, tbh..crazy how many people here don't seem to follow the rest of the league:lol

[Hoops Czar]

Completely meaningless loss that doesn't tell us anything, tbh..crazy how many people here don't seem to follow the rest of the league:lol

You know what else tells us nothing? Wins against Golden State on opening night and a win against Cleveland in prime time. Shocking how you can't see the flaws but decide to use the overly used cliche "regular season games are meaningless" to prove a point. Have the last two postseasons taught you anything? I don't think people are complaining about losing a regular season game. It's the way in which they're losing that's alarming.

[HarlemHeat37]

You know what else tells us nothing? Wins against Golden State on opening night and a win against Cleveland in prime time. Shocking how you can't see the flaws but decide to use the overly used cliche "regular season games are meaningless" to prove a point. Have the last two postseasons taught you anything? I don't think people are complaining about losing a regular season game. It's the way in which they're losing that's alarming.

I've been pointing out the flaws since the off-season..games vs. shitty teams don't expose strengths or weaknesses, though:lol they're simply a matter of either lack of effort or poor/hot shooting, that's the NBA..the Warriors are the only team that has enough talent to play every night(Cleveland has been mediocre for most of the year, it's clearly not due to lack of talent, for example)

And please don't cite the last 2 playoff failures when your entire shtick has been to say the Spurs can't win a title every season that you've been here(and you're obviously aware of that)

[Hoops Czar]

I've been pointing out the flaws since the off-season..games vs. shitty teams don't expose strengths or weaknesses, though:lol they're simply a matter of either lack of effort or poor/hot shooting, that's the NBA..the Warriors are the only team that has enough talent to play every night(Cleveland has been mediocre for most of the year, it's clearly not due to lack of talent, for example)

And please don't cite the last 2 playoff failures when your entire shtick has been to say the Spurs can't win a title every season that you've been here(and you're obviously aware of that)

That's not even a half truth but even if it was, i would have been right 6 out of 7 years (.857 win pct.) Now let me give you a cliche that still holds water, "Defense wins championships." No matter what the stats say, in no way, shape or form is this defense anywhere near championship contending status. And this past week, you can't blame it all on Pau's help defense even though that would fit a lot of narratives around here. :lol

[SpurPadre]

I'm late here and couldn't catch the game. How alarming is this loss?

[spurs10]

I'm late here and couldn't catch the game. How alarming is this loss? It's pretty dispiriting. Especially coming at home against this team after the Big Easy Beatdown.

[SpurPadre]

It's pretty dispiriting. Especially coming at home against this team after the Big Easy Beatdown.

Yeah...I can't comment on what went wrong but can't help but wonder if there are chemistry issues or we're really staring to miss Pau.

[spursistan]

Post some analysis on what you like about the team to cancel out some of the threads about why this team is smoke and mirrors, then. Whether or not it sways anyone, at least you made an effort and can back up your claims like the naysayers can. Hell, just sign up to do game grades and give us your two cents. Don't say there's no reason to post a meaningful take.

As for game threads, I've admitted plenty of times in the past that I tend to flip out; :lol it's my way to avoid yelling at the TV. I also tend to give credit where credit is due. I've complimented Pop plenty of times this year when he's coached well, even in losses. I also call him out when he does a terrible job. Same with every player.

Lowkey the most annoying poster in here..:lol His constant policing of anyone expressing doubts/concerns about this team is really weird....I don't give a shit about his relentless "everything will be fine", Pop-sucking attitude (his right to express an opinion, after all), but he does seem to be triggered by anything that runs against his borderline blind faith in everything coming up roses for this team in the PO..

[gambit1990]

murray getting PT is more important than parker getting FGAs.
there was a point in this game where parker had 7 FGAs and kawhi had 2 :rolleyes

[gambit1990]

Yeah...I can't comment on what went wrong but can't help but wonder if there are chemistry issues or we're really staring to miss Pau.
there's definitely chemistry issues. there will be after pau returns as well.

[bklynspursfan]

Post some analysis on what you like about the team to cancel out some of the threads about why this team is smoke and mirrors, then. Whether or not it sways anyone, at least you made an effort and can back up your claims like the naysayers can. Hell, just sign up to do game grades and give us your two cents. Don't say there's no reason to post a meaningful take.

As for game threads, I've admitted plenty of times in the past that I tend to flip out; :lol it's my way to avoid yelling at the TV. I also tend to give credit where credit is due. I've complimented Pop plenty of times this year when he's coached well, even in losses. I also call him out when he does a terrible job. Same with every player.

I've actually considered doing game grades, maybe I still will.

It's not so much about feeling there's no reason to post a meaningful take. But there are a handful of posters who I can have good genuine basketball discussions with. The rest is just trying to shut trolls down with facts, which of course doesn't work. Trolls gon troll at the end of the day

I'll be perfectly honest here, and I don't think/know if people can relate. Prior to 2013 , I was the same way. Flipping out, yelling at the TV, thinking games are over, etc... I Bet if I go back to my posts from years prior to that, I was similar with saying a game is over even if there's plenty of time. But Game 6 kind of numbed me to getting so upset over these meaningless regular season games. Now obviously some are bigger than others, Warriors, Cavs, etc... But other than that, it's just kind of like whatever. Obviously I want to win every game, but I know it's not realistic. Even in 2014, we didn't have a very impressive regular season, and we were called fools gold because we couldn't beat elite teams.

I know this isn't the 2014 team. We don't have the fire/drive/chemistry.. But I also know these losses now don't dictate a thing come playoff time. Like if our D steps up and our shooters are hitting their shots? Anything can happen