Game Thread: 1/31 Spurs vs. Thunder 7:30 PM CST (8:30 PM EST, 3:30 AM Riga Time)

[resistanze]

Simmons :lol

[TheDoctor]

Juice mother fucking signature block

[TheGreatYacht]

Holy shit simmons


Good things happen when you take the ball from Manus hands
^ Most valuable poster right here

[DPG21920]

Is Manu the best P&R handler in the NBA, tbh?

He's always been a true maestro.

[ElNono]

Man, shame Gino is old now, he should play a lot more mins... all that ball movement, just a beauty...

[SPURt]

Welcome back J Simms!!

[ElNono]

El Jugo with another highlight block

[TheGreatYacht]

The team is really missing Kyle's energy he provided from that backup 3 spot

[TheDoctor]

Is Manu the best P&R handler in the NBA, tbh?

#circa2002

[GSH]

He's just not lifting. I dont think its because he's getting fouled. He's just not getting there as much (obviously) and when he does, he just can't finish as well in traffic because less lift (and touch is off). Hopefully he gets some juice in the legs every now and again.


I thought the push was the reason that ball came so hard off the glass, but in general I agree with you.

[hater]

Is Manu the best P&R handler in the NBA, tbh?

Pizza and Ravioli? Yes probably

[unleashbaynes]

God damn Simmons. Ok.

[ElNono]

The team is really missing Kyle's energy he provided from that backup 3 spot

I wonder what happened to that guy, tbh...

[ace3g]

Kawhi's hurt...

[spurtech09]

KL is limping.....

[SAGirl]

Like this game by Davis.. even when his shot was not on early.. he's doing other stuff, rebounds, etc. :tu

[GSH]

Damn good hustle from everyone that time. They just kept beating OKC to the punch.

[BillMc]

Somehow we need to get Simmons and Lee back next year. Won't be easy.

[Chris]

MVParker in

[ElNono]

great run, from the bench... probably saved the team from another collapse

[ace3g]

Just got his leg rolled under again

[Robz4000]

Leonard hurt. Fuck.

[SAGirl]

I wonder what happened to that guy, tbh...
Ohhh jeez guys not playing but you guys are obsessed tbh lol

[RD2191]

SEASON OVER KAWHI INJURED

[beirmeistr]

El Jugo with another highlight block

el jugo, mvpelon you are good with nicknames

[spurtech09]

Knee to the thigh......Dirty play

[GSH]

Oh, cheap shot knee to the thigh. That's paralyzing.

[DPG21920]

Kawhi danger zone. Don't get hurt.

[ElNono]

Ohhh jeez guys not playing but you guys are obsessed tbh lol

:lol

[ElNono]

el jugo, mvpelon you are good with nicknames

:toast

[spurtech09]

SEASON OVER KAWHI INJUREDAmusement Park remember......

[SAGirl]

Somehow we need to get Simmons and Lee back next year. Won't be easy.
Let Mills go and its doable... maybe.

[ElNono]

come on Tony, that's a microwave pass

[GSH]

Dumbshit Payne posing on that 3 like it had a chance. :lol

[ace3g]

Kawow!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Kawhi hurt = More Cancerhead

Fml

[NASpurs]

Holeeeeeeeeeeeeeee shiiiiiiiiiit Kawhi :wow

[unleashbaynes]

Kawhi!!

[DAF86]

WOOOOOOOOOAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[beirmeistr]

wow!

[DPG21920]

TP, you have to value the ball, you know better than that. Kawhi with a stud move.

[spurtech09]

KL is fine......and awake....

[SAGirl]

:toast
Curiosity who is MVPelon?
I am afraid to ask. Lol

[Chris]

Kiwi one for the mixtape right there

[loveforthegame]

Holy shit Leonard. :worthy:

[RD2191]

DAT MOTHER FUCKIN :claw

[sasaint]

Like what?

I don't have a crystal ball, but the issue with the Spurs' recent play has been attitude. These guys are just lackadaisical like there might be some dissension or a divided locker room. My guess is that the issue involves LMA in some way. He has been especially ordinary since the ASG snub. I doubt he was a big fan of Kawhi's 30-plus point streak.

[TheDoctor]

El Jugo with another highlight block

#ElZumo

[ElNono]

Curiosity who is MVPelon?
I am afraid to ask. Lol

Manu obviously

[resistanze]

Leonard :wow

[Leetonidas]

Who is this lavern faggot? Butthurt as fuck on the bench :lol

[FaM0us Skins]

:claw

[lilbthebasedgod]

Bertans with 0 fouls wow

[TheDoctor]

Air Leonard! :wow

[phxspurfan]

UX6K7waag5Q

[SPURt]

My Kawrection is throbbing

[NASpurs]

Kawhi Jordan :wow

[DAF86]

el jugo, mvpelon you are good with nicknames

He's just using bean3r language. :lol

[BillMc]

Kawhi going Vinsanity prime.

[GSH]

Somehow we need to get Simmons and Lee back next year. Won't be easy.


Simmons catches a lot of shit when he blows plays, but I like the way he plays. When he's in the game, the defense is reacting to the Spurs, not the other way around. I would like for him to tighten his play up some, but even if he doesn't I want him back.

[ElNono]

damn, that was a Kowbe move

[RD2191]

:claw

[DPG21920]

For TP haters and "hero" claimers you should love TP tonight. Even with Westbrook sagging off and being wide open TP is really moving the ball around instead of taking what would be perfectly good shots.

[NASpurs]

Kawhi is playing with an edge, what happened to him :lol

[Chris]

Crowd goes nuts if Bertans hits that

[ElNono]

come on Bertrans

[GSH]

DAAAAMN Bertans, you have to make those! That would have cut their hearts out.

[spurtech09]

Thunder-refs

[Robz4000]

Thunderrefs making a move...

[hater]

:lmao Cameron Westbrook Chewtoy Payne is sooooo baaaad.

So funny how we lost to him last playoffs :lmao

[unleashbaynes]

Cmon davis. Woulda ended it.

[ducks]

Kawhi Leonard now has 15 games with 30+ points this year. Most 30-point games in a single season by a Spur since Tim Duncan's 16 in 2002-03.

[ElNono]

For TP haters and "hero" claimers you should love TP tonight. Even with Westbrook sagging off and being wide open TP is really moving the ball around instead of taking what would be perfectly good shots.

And he's playing against MVPayne...

[TheGreatYacht]

Aldridge
Bertans
Leonard
Simmons
Parker


Our closing lineup :tu :wow

[TheDoctor]

lmao Bertans about to shatter the rim there

[$pursDynasty]

Didn't realize how much I missed the Juice. How long til Pau is back?

[DAF86]

Kawhi going Vinsanity prime.

If only that lefty throwdown had gone down.

[beirmeistr]

For TP haters and "hero" claimers you should love TP tonight. Even with Westbrook sagging off and being wide open TP is really moving the ball around instead of taking what would be perfectly good shots.

you are right, he is moving the ball

[Strategic]

Blow these bastards out

[Dancelot]

My Kawrection is throbbing
:lol

[GSH]

Medley of Simmons run-down blocks. I think they should add that to the dunk contest. Let Simmons contest the dunks. :lol

[RD2191]

Tf is going on?

[sasaint]

Medley of Simmons run-down blocks. I think they should add that to the dunk contest. Let Simmons contest the dunks. :lol

:lol :tu

[RD2191]

I swear they only review this shit against the spurs.

[loveforthegame]

WTF. Are you serious?

[SAGirl]

Manu obviously
Lol :lolI should have known.

[ElNono]

Tf is going on?

they're building the wall right in the middle of the AT&T Center...

[Robz4000]

:lmao Thunderefs holy shit

[GSH]

Turrible fucking ref job here. Thas' jus' turrible, Kinny.

[RD2191]

they're building the wall right in the middle of the AT&T Center...

Fuck, I'm out.

[beirmeistr]

I think that tony bennet song should inspire Pop to put on a happy face.

[Leetonidas]

Dem jiggly titties in the background

[TheGreatYacht]

they're building the wall right in the middle of the AT&T Center...
AT&T center fans will pay for it with Whataburger tax

[NASpurs]

Kawhiiiiiii

[ace3g]

Bertans king of the +/- now?

Spurs

Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


L. Aldridge (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge) PF
23
7-14
1-2
5-6
1
4
5
0
0
2
3
4
-2
20


K. Leonard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6450/kawhi-leonard) SF
31
11-22
0-2
10-12
1
7
8
2
0
2
2
0
-2
32


D. Dedmon (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2580913/dewayne-dedmon) C
16
2-3
0-0
2-2
2
6
8
0
3
1
1
4
+0
6


T. Parker (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1015/tony-parker) PG
21
0-3
0-1
1-2
0
3
3
4
1
0
1
4
+4
1


D. Green (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3988/danny-green) SG
19
1-5
1-4
0-0
0
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
+5
3


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


D. Lee (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2772/david-lee) PF
23
3-7
0-0
1-2
2
5
7
0
0
1
2
2
+0
7


D. Bertans (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6426/davis-bertans) SF

19
1-6
0-4
0-1
2
3
5
1
1
1
1
0
+19
2


J. Anthony (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3247/joel-anthony) C
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
+2
0


D. Murray (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907497/dejounte-murray) PG
Has not entered game


P. Mills (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills) PG
16
2-4
2-2
2-2
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
+10
8


K. Anderson (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2993874/kyle-anderson) SG
Has not entered game


M. Ginobili (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/272/manu-ginobili) SG
21
3-6
1-3
1-3
0
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
+9
8


J. Simmons (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2579466/jonathon-simmons) SG
17
3-7
0-0
1-4
2
2
4
1
3
1
1
2
+10
7


TEAM

33-77
5-18
22-33
10
33
43
14
11
12
14
22

93

[spurtech09]

KL3!!!!!

[loveforthegame]

:claw

[Chris]

Kiwi:wow

[RD2191]

:claw

[ElNono]

damn taking points off too???? WTF, just give them the LOBT

[sasaint]

Kawhi Curry!

[DPG21920]

Hell yeah LMA that was a tough block!

[NASpurs]

LDN!

[hater]

Aldridge quietly had a decent game

[RD2191]

Kawhi to Danny!

[Chris]

LDN !!!

[GSH]

Well even Danny is going to get in on the act now.

[DPG21920]

Oh the boys are rolling now.

[loveforthegame]

LDN. :tu

[Chris]

Kiwi:wow

[FaM0us Skins]

LDN!

[ElNono]

:wow what a dunk! right in his face

[RD2191]

HE IS POSSESSED

[GSH]

Oh, holy shit. Kawhi sending a message here!!!

[NASpurs]

Holy shit Kawhi, something woke him up after that knee to the thigh :lol

[ace3g]

#KawhiLeftyDunk

[loveforthegame]

Damn Kawhi

[unleashbaynes]

Jeez kawhi

[FaM0us Skins]

What a slam by :claw

[beirmeistr]

this might be the best Leonard offense that I have seen

[GSH]

Good team D there. Kawhi covering that baseline pass to cap it.

[ElNono]

:pop: "This game is getting out of hand. Sit down Kawhi, ANDERSON! you're up"

[ducks]

Usa USA USA USA USA

[RD2191]

LMA AND 1

[spurtech09]

Now this is Spurs basketball.....

[sasaint]

Sabonis with the poor Dnon LMA. Rookie error.

[GSH]

I don't know what the score says about it, but Simmons did a lot to give the Spurs a lift when they needed it.

[lilbthebasedgod]

Dunks don't matter theres no evidence they even help teams to score more by bringing energy.

[TheGreatYacht]

Of course Sab:lolnis is a white american

[RD2191]

Dammit. Gotta play a little smarter.

[sasaint]

Simmons' energy was very important to re-energize the team.

[timtonymanu]

Go away Sabonis

[ElNono]

time to bring back MVPelon?

[Chris]

Kiwi and LMAlpha need to take over in the 4th

[GSH]

Dunks don't matter theres no evidence they even help teams to score more by bringing energy.


LOL. Maybe some dunks don't matter. That one was Kawhi saying, "You my biatch". That matters.

[timtonymanu]

I don't know what the score says about it, but Simmons did a lot to give the Spurs a lift when they needed it.

Spurs were missing his energy the last few games for sure.

[DAF86]

I had to get back to posting for Spurs to win again, tbh. You're welcome ST.

[UZER]

time to bring back MVPelon?

michaelscott.gif NO!

[GSH]

Of course Sab:lolnis is a white american


Seriously? No... seriously?

[timtonymanu]

And Murray still can't get some burn, fuck you Pop.

[lilbthebasedgod]

LOL. Maybe some dunks don't matter. That one was Kawhi saying, "You my biatch". That matters.

Not sure how kawhi saying that matters

[lilbthebasedgod]

And Murray still can't get some burn, fuck you Pop.

He really wasn't that good. Tony came back and played just as well. No reason to use him. He's not gonna be used in the playoffs or anything. He'll get better in the offseason.

[DAF86]

Of course Sab:lolnis is a white american

Dat shit don't count, tbh.

[RD2191]

OH COME ON MAN

[unleashbaynes]

Fuck these refs....

[RD2191]

WTF PARKER

[DPG21920]

I love Adams but man he's annoying.

[unleashbaynes]

Yea, fuck you Adams

[beirmeistr]

mvpelon----the only nba player that can make both head coaches shit their pants when he gets in the game.

[GSH]

LOL. Maybe some dunks don't matter. That one was Kawhi saying, "You my biatch". That matters.


Not sure how kawhi saying that matters


Well that's because you're used to it.

[DPG21920]

LMA makes 2 in a row.

[SAGirl]

I don't know what the score says about it, but Simmons did a lot to give the Spurs a lift when they needed it.
I agree. He was very disruptive and determined. Spurs had not been gettin to the rim well enough lately.

[DPG21920]

LOL TP getting him back.

[Robz4000]

Pop REALLY needs to get Murray some minutes. The PG play right now just isn't going to cut it.

[sasaint]

Tony returns Adams' favor! HaHa!

[timtonymanu]

He really wasn't that good. Tony came back and played just as well. No reason to use him. He's not gonna be used in the playoffs or anything. He'll get better in the offseason.

Well it's not like Tony or Patty are consistent or have the length to bother players on defense. Murray can get some exposure. Just pisses me off Pop still runs with this rookie philosophy and it always bites him in the ass in the playoffs like his treatment of Hill and Splitter.

[Chris]

Anthony in

[TheDoctor]

Where the fuck is DJM?

[timtonymanu]

Pop REALLY needs to get Murray some minutes. The PG play right now just isn't going to cut it.

:cry but he's not ready
:cry wouldn't be fair to the team

[GSH]

Kucking Fyle.

[hater]

We won the battle but OKC probably won the war

Steven Adams spread rabies onto our wntire team

[TheGreatYacht]

Why is Simmons playing with the scrubs?

[SAGirl]

Murray. He is in proceeds to foul... growing pains...

[TheGreatYacht]

We won the battle but OKC probably won the war

Steven Adams spread rabies onto our wntire team
Cancerhead just touched the game ball, so we got them back

[Spurs9]

Where did Anthony come from?

[lilbthebasedgod]

Well it's not like Tony or Patty are consistent or have the length to bother players on defense. Murray can get some exposure. Just pisses me off Pop still runs with this rookie philosophy and it always bites him in the ass in the playoffs like his treatment of Hill and Splitter.
Well Patty can run more minutes if he's doing well and tony can if he is. I don't think we'd get dramatically better taking minutes away honestly

[DPG21920]

We won the battle but OKC probably won the war

Steven Adams spread rabies onto our wntire team

:lmao I don't know why this made me laugh.

[james evans]

i stayed out of this thread all night because I think we play better sometimes without me posting here on game night. I was scared a bit in the 3rd but we pulled it out. MVP Leonad did some shit in the 3rd I hadn't seen him do befor.

[SAGirl]

Pop being tough coaching Murray.

[GSH]

Simmons with 3 steals, a block, 5 boards, an assist, 7 points, and 4 FTA's (even if he did miss 3 of them). Pretty good return.

[Spurs9]

i stayed out of this thread all night because I think we play better sometimes without me posting here on game night. I was scared a bit in the 3rd but we pulled it out. MVP Leonad did some shit in the 3rd I hadn't seen him do befor.
I'm sure Pop is monitoring this thread on a surface pro looking to change his plays if james evans posts, thank you.

[SpurPadre]

Two men beat a whole team tonight.

[TheGreatYacht]

Old shitbags always fucking up the clock

They were probably the ones that started 0.4 a second late

[Chris]

Nice win after a shakey 3rd quarter

[BillMc]

Nice to see Kawhi mentoring Murray (though not sure why DM isn't in the game)

[sasaint]

Pop being tough coaching Murray.

That's doghouse treatment it seems to me.

[Robz4000]

Gladly take the W, but as I've been saying don't count OKC as an easy first-round opponent.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kyle getting booed :lol

[KenziE]

What happend with Murray ? What did he do wrong ?

[BillMc]

Victory! :flag:

[Chris]

That's doghouse treatment it seems to me.

Tony was treated like a red headed step child. Pop likes to break you down then build you up like a drill seargent.

[DAF86]

I don't care much about the usual Simmons' kobe interpretation on garbage time, tbh.

[rasuo214]

Simmons playing instead of Anderson had a huge impact. The bench looked capable again.

[GSH]

Old shitbags always fucking up the clock

They were probably the ones that started 0.4 a second late


I'm no fan, either. But did you ever have to run one? Holy shit, it's a zoo. There's about a zillion things to keep up with, and you can get behind before you even know what hit you. Anybody who can do it and get it right is a true badass.

[Chris]

What happend with Murray ? What did he do wrong ?

Let his guy shoot a wide open 3 from the corner on a screen his defense was lazy

[TheDoctor]

Nice to see Kawhi mentoring Murray (though not sure why DM isn't in the game)

He missed a floater and Pop janked him? Maybe he ignored the play?

[BillMc]

Davis didn't hit his shots but much improved on D and lead the team with a +20. Coincidence or gravity? Or just normal for "New Bonner". :lol

[GSH]

I don't care much about the usual Simmons' kobe interpretation on garbage time, tbh.


If you mean that last play, the shot clock was running out when he got the ball, and he took it right at the defender. Should have gotten a whistle and shots. It can look pretty awkward when the guy gets to mug the ball handler, and the ref swallows his whistle. The game was decided, but he did exactly what he needed to do on that play.

I admit, sometimes he looks awkward, even when he doesn't get fouled though.

[BillMc]

He missed a floater and Pop janked him? Maybe he ignored the play?

Maybe. Don't know.

[apalisoc_9]

Kyle getting booed :lol

I had the mite button on..Are you serious?

[Budkin]

Man we gotta figure out these 3rd quarters! Great win though!

[DAF86]

If you mean that last play, the shot clock was running out when he got the ball, and he took it right at the defender. Should have gotten a whistle and shots. It can look pretty awkward when the guy gets to mug the ball handler, and the ref swallows his whistle. The game was decided, but he did exactly what he needed to do on that play.

I admit, sometimes he looks awkward, even when he doesn't get fouled though.

No, I mean 99% of the garbage minutes he plays. He just becomes a black hole, if he gets the defensive rebound you can safely bet no other Spur will touch the ball on the following possesion.

[ducks]

USA USA USA

[dabom]

Man we gotta figure out these 3rd quarters! Great win though!

We've actually been a 3rd quarter team all year.

[james evans]

one thing happened this game I've never seen before. I've never seen a defender grab a player and get rewarded with a jump ball. Never in my life

[SAGirl]

Davis didn't hit his shots but much improved on D and lead the team with a +20. Coincidence or gravity? Or just normal for "New Bonner". :lol
He has a good game. His shot was off but I liked the boards and his activity on D. Also no fouling like previously. It bodes well for him he can contribute even when the shot is off. I think he needed a game like this where he did everything else. :tu

[GSH]

No, I mean 99% of the garbage minutes he plays. He just becomes a black hole, if he gers the defensive rebound you can safely bet no other Sputs will touch the ball on the following possesion.


LOL. He's just "honing his skills". :lol

Yeah, in garbage time, Simmons always looks like he's saying, "Hold my beer and watch this!"

[SAGirl]

I had the mite button on..Are you serious?
TGY Known troll...

[Robz4000]

I don't care much about the usual Simmons' kobe interpretation on garbage time, tbh.

Give it to Simmons though, he played a huge role in giving the Spurs back the momentum.

[BillMc]

He has a good game. His shot was off but I liked the boards and his activity on D. Also no fouling like previously. It bodes well for him he can contribute even when the shot is off. I think he needed a game like this where he did everything else. :tu
:toast Cheers.

Yeah his grade should be low when you shoot that coldly but in terms of process it was a step forward.

Wish we'd seen more of Murray....

[SAGirl]

What happend with Murray ? What did he do wrong ?
I don't know butvI suspect he didn't run the play Pop wanted and went for his shot. It's a pearning experience... Tough.

[GSH]

Spurs held OKC to 35% from the floor tonight. THAT kind of D could make them contenders. I don't know if they can do it again, but tonight it was fun to watch.

[BillMc]

Just to remind everyone: "Kawhi Leonard: System Player".

[Chris]

USA USA USA

Trump :tu

[timtonymanu]

Gladly take the W, but as I've been saying don't count OKC as an easy first-round opponent.

I would even fear the Grizz right now. During this stretch it's been more apparent outside of Kawhi and in some cases LMA, this team is inconsistent. It doesn't take a lot for our role players to go cold or be non factors.

[GSH]

Awww... don't start that shit.

[SAGirl]

:toast Cheers.

Yeah his grade should be low when you shoot that coldly but in terms of process it was a step forward.

Wish we'd seen more of Murray....
I don't know what's up with him. I guess unless Tony is rested or injured or it's garbage time we won't see him. He's going to have have growing pains. I suppose it's Pops process.

[BillMc]

OKC thugs. Lee, Kawhi, LMA, Manu and Tony all took shots from them.

[Robz4000]

I would even fear the Grizz right now. During this stretch it's been more apparent outside of Kawhi and in some cases LMA, this team is inconsistent. It doesn't take a lot for our role players to go cold or be non factors.

This team struggles against athleticism, which the Grizz lack. Plus Pau will get up to play his brother. Spurs should win that series in 5.

[TheGreatYacht]

I had the mite button on..Are you serious?
Yes, worth a rewind :lol heard it clearly on my speakers after his stupid turnover with 10secs left

[sasaint]

I don't know butvI suspect he didn't run the play Pop wanted and went for his shot. It's a pearning experience... Tough.

Another poster said he left his man wide open for a corner 3. Pop's yanking him for laziness on defensive makes more sense. But I confess I didn't see the play.

[timtonymanu]

This team struggles against athleticism, which the Grizz lack. Plus Pau will get up to play his brother. Spurs should win that series in 5.

Good point. I would definitely want to avoid OKC in the first round though. You called it, their athleticism is still overwhelming. I think Spurs could still beat them but they would be banged up in the process. It's too bad the Dubs can avoid OKC in the first round and just have to settle for Nuggets/Guests :rolleyes

[SAGirl]

Another poster said he left his man wide open for a corner 3. Pop's yanking him for laziness on defensive makes more sense. But I confess I didn't see the play.
Me either... that makes more sense. He has to take the garbage minutes seriously for Pop to take him seriously in turn. Thanks for sharing.

[sasaint]

OKC thugs. Lee, Kawhi, LMA, Manu and Tony all took shots from them.

Uneven playing field, tbh. OKC plays "physical" ball and gets away with committing fouls. But the Spurs get called for ticky-tacky stuff. Looking to the postseason a big question is: how can the Spurs develop a plan to even the playing field?

[Crazymaddopeyo]

Apparently we like to beat playoff teams and lose to shitty ones.

[TXstbobcat]

Victory! :flag:

:bobo:flag:

[GSH]

Pop just said Simmons is "Playing smarter all the time. Playing within himself. Playing with teammates. He's just getting better all the time."

[SAGirl]

Pop just said Simmons is "Playing smarter all the time. Playing within himself. Playing with teammates. He's just getting better all the time."
Wow that is high praise. :toast

[TXstbobcat]

Did anyone else watch the post game on NBA TV? Isaiah Thomas had a lot of praise for Leonard and even stated that Leonard would be his pick for MVP.

[BillMc]

Pop just said Simmons is "Playing smarter all the time. Playing within himself. Playing with teammates. He's just getting better all the time."

Man he was mean, but he's changing his scene and he's doing the best that he can.

[BillMc]

Uneven playing field, tbh. OKC plays "physical" ball and gets away with committing fouls. But the Spurs get called for ticky-tacky stuff. Looking to the postseason a big question is: how can the Spurs develop a plan to even the playing field?

Just minimize the number of shots they can take at you by handling your business and eliminating them. Spurs should beat OKC in 5 if healthy.

[GSH]

Man he was mean, but he's changing his scene and he's doing the best that he can.

You mean to the one reporter with the accent? Yeah, for a guy who lectures other people so much, he sure doesn't have any problems treating people with total disrespect. Even when I agree with Pop, I mostly don't like what he says - just because he's such a bastard about it.

[BillMc]

Did anyone else watch the post game on NBA TV? Isaiah Thomas had a lot of praise for Leonard and even stated that Leonard would be his pick for MVP.

Wish I could see such things. Glad to hear that Kawhi is beginning to generate some support.

[BillMc]

You mean to the one reporter with the accent? Yeah, for a guy who lectures other people so much, he sure doesn't have any problems treating people with total disrespect. Even when I agree with Pop, I mostly don't like what he says - just because he's such a bastard about it.

Actually, it was a song reference.

(Not that I disagree with you about Pop's attitude.:lol)

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Man he was mean, but he's changing his scene and he's doing the best that he can.

Great reference :tu

It can't get no worse :lol

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[BillMc]

Great reference :tu

It can't get no worse :lol
:lol:toast

[GSH]

Actually, it was a song reference.

(Not that I disagree with you about Pop's attitude.:lol)


Great reference :tu

It can't get no worse :lol


Oh, man. I hate it when I'm the guy who doesn't get the reference. :lol

[GSH]

Game is on NBA TV tonight. :flag:


Oh, yeah - and nice job TXstbobcat, as the thread starter. The last two didn't do it right. :lol

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCg1U3n_4Jc

[james evans]

Tony was treated like a red headed step child. Pop likes to break you down then build you up like a drill seargent.
but you can't do that shit too much with these younger guys coming up. Popovich has to realize it's not the 90s or early 2000s anymore. Imagine he had done this if we would have had Isiah Thomas and he wouldn't re-sign with us.. :lol

[GSH]

Just minimize the number of shots they can take at you by handling your business and eliminating them. Spurs should beat OKC in 5 if healthy.

So the Spurs split the first pair at home. Then win both on the road. Then squeak out an OT win at home, after being up by 25 at halftime?

[BillMc]

So the Spurs split the first pair at home. Then win both on the road. Then squeak out an OT win at home, after being up by 25 at halftime?
I'd take that.

[Arcadian]

KawhiVP

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Did anyone else watch the post game on NBA TV? Isaiah Thomas had a lot of praise for Leonard and even stated that Leonard would be his pick for MVP.
Zeke? Or the little lefty guy on the Celtics

[r0drig0lac]

simmons's back = win

[TampaDude]

Kawhi...36 points, 0 fouls. GOAT.

[TXstbobcat]

Zeke? Or the little lefty guy on the Celtics

Zeke. Not the Current Celtic.

[bklynspursfan]

Another poster said he left his man wide open for a corner 3. Pop's yanking him for laziness on defensive makes more sense. But I confess I didn't see the play.

yea i just rewatched.. he was lazy fighting through a screen, then the next possession he comes down and goes 1 on 1 with 15 seconds on the shot clock. It's just poor game management and comes like maybe he just wants to get his name in the scoring column. We should be winding the clock down, not rushing shots, and he's done stuff like that before. He just has to recognize the game situation better