Game Thread: 1/6 Spurs @ Grizzlies 8:30PM CST (9:30 PM EST, 4:30 AM Riga Time)

[TXstbobcat]

Later start time as game is the 2nd game on TNT tonight. :flag:

[TXstbobcat]

Sorry, should be 2/6. Can't edit the thread title.

[apalisoc_9]

Short Preview.

- Memphis has no Injuries. Pau is out and Lamarcus is probable.
- Grizz are 6-4 in their last ten.
- Math says yoi score over 100 against the grizz, you win.

Doing the game grades tonight.

[BatManu20]

Prime time game on TNT, where the Spurs seem to often struggle. Hopefully not tonight. Will be a good test on the road against a good team.

[BatManu20]

828714018588151808

[Cklbmk]

I hope Parkers out.

plz plz plz

[DPG21920]

Short Preview.

- Memphis has no Injuries. Pau is out and Lamarcus is probable.
- Grizz are 6-4 in their last ten.
- Math says yoi score over 100 against the grizz, you win.

Doing the game grades tonight.

With as solid as MEM has been, I'm very surprised that a fully healthy MEM is a 3 point UNDERDOG at home to a Spurs team missing Gasol.

[apalisoc_9]

With as solid as MEM has been, I'm very surprised that a fully healthy MEM is a 3 point UNDERDOG at home to a Spurs team missing Gasol.
I don't know if I would call them solid...Inconsistent is a better word. They started really well but have been up and down the last 3 weeks.

[pgardn]

Short Preview.

- Memphis has no Injuries. Pau is out and Lamarcus is probable.
- Grizz are 6-4 in their last ten.
- Math says yoi score over 100 against the grizz, you win.

Doing the game grades tonight.

Preview ignored Hater's Grizzly paranoia.
This is a must mention.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Spurs should win.

[r0drig0lac]

3ot

[DPG21920]

Kawhi is out tonight.

[Ron Swanson]

Spurs should win.

:pop: For posting that, I'm sitting Kawhi tonight.

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs) now (https://twitter.com/spurs/status/828781401382277120) INJURY UPDATE: Kawhi Leonard (quad contusion) will not play tonight in Memphis.

[ducks]

Gs lost so Leonard sits

[dabom]

Gs lost so Leonard sits

"we still got MVParker" - ducks

[apalisoc_9]

I won't be able to watch the game..Is anyone willing to do the game reviews tonight. I was scheduled for today but im going to be really busy tonight.

[DPG21920]

Sucks so bad that Kawhi is out. Spurs seemingly have so many injuries which is crazy with how Pop manages minutes. Kawhi missing games. LMA so games. Pau out. Manu/TP missing a few.

Do other teams get injured?

[r0drig0lac]

San Antonio Spurs spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs) now (https://twitter.com/spurs/status/828781401382277120) INJURY UPDATE: Kawhi Leonard (quad contusion) will not play tonight in Memphis.




Pop...

[DPG21920]

I won't be able to watch the game..Is anyone willing to do the game reviews tonight. I was scheduled for today but im going to be really busy tonight.

I will do it for you.

[Canyonero]

LMAO Pop

[apalisoc_9]

Pop...

He can probably play. Kawhi probaably wants to play. No point riskig it though.

Most likely just a grade 1.

[Cklbmk]

Start Bertans if Kawhi is out!

Or Murray.

[Budkin]

Gs lost so Leonard sits

Every fucking time like clockwork!

[LakerHater]

Welp, Gonna start the rodeo trip with a loss!

[RD2191]

:pctoss
San Antonio Spurs spurs
(https://twitter.com/spurs) now (https://twitter.com/spurs/status/828781401382277120) INJURY UPDATE: Kawhi Leonard (quad contusion) will not play tonight in Memphis.

[Robz4000]

Welp, Gonna start the rodeo trip with a loss!

[james evans]

Is anyone really shocked about Leonard sitting. I called the shit the night GS lost. We all know what to expect for the rest of the season

[cd98]

Spurs step up and win and some idiot concludes we no longer need Kawhi. That's my prediction.

[ace3g]

Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan) 1m (https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan/status/828788348965752832) Spurs and Grizzlies are 2 of only 4 teams in the NBA with a winning record against teams with winning records. (Cavs, Warriors)

[GSH]

Is anyone really shocked about Leonard sitting. I called the shit the night GS lost. We all know what to expect for the rest of the season


Heh. It was that knee he caught in the last game. He limped but stayed in the game. Deep thigh contusion is worse the next day.

[GSH]

Spurs step up and win and some idiot concludes we no longer need Kawhi. That's my prediction.


You'll have to do better than that. What's the over/under on the NUMBER of idiots concluding we no longer need Kawhi?

[CGD]

who starts for KL, Kyle? Barf

[ace3g]

Looks like Simmons is starting

[BatManu20]

KA probably starts. Nope Bertans gets lots of burn tonight though.

[cd98]

You'll have to do better than that. What's the over/under on the NUMBER of idiots concluding we no longer need Kawhi?

It's hard to say given the number of people that have multiple accounts. A rational person could never reach that conclusion. But this is Spurstalk so I think at least two people could take that position in the next "Porker" vs "Manure" vs "Kachoke" debate.

[TheGreatYacht]

Bucher say Simmons will come off the bench.

Jesus fucking Christ. Another start for Fathead, another 4/3/1 stat line

fuck this guy

[TheDoctor]

Gs lost so Leonard sits

Its tradition.

[GSH]

It's hard to say given the number of people that have multiple accounts. A rational person could never reach that conclusion. But this is Spurstalk so I think at least two people could take that position in the next "Porker" vs "Manure" vs "Kachoke" debate.


LOL. A good point. I stand corrected.

[BillMc]

:flag:

[sasaint]

Spurs step up and win and some idiot concludes we no longer need Kawhi. That's my prediction.

:lol

[Ron Swanson]

Bucher say Simmons will come off the bench.

Jesus fucking Christ. Another start for Fathead, another 4/3/1 stat line

fuck this guy

Bill and Sean are saying Simmons is starting.

[TheGreatYacht]

Bill and Sean are saying Simmons is starting.
:cry Pop isn't tanking :cry

[loveforthegame]

Pop and his last minute scratches again. Is he going to sit Leonard until after the AS break?

[GSH]

With as solid as MEM has been, I'm very surprised that a fully healthy MEM is a 3 point UNDERDOG at home to a Spurs team missing Gasol.


The good news is, they aren't much better at home than they are on the road.

[SpurPadre]

And right on cue, Pop wants to spot Kerr another loss since they lost to the Kings. This isn't fucking cute anymore Pop.

[TheGreatYacht]

Simmons better come gunning and not be passive. The bench cannot be relied upon since the combination of Manu and Fathead is cancerous

[FkLA]

Just heard Kawhi is resting. Why is Poop such a faggot?

[r0drig0lac]

Looks like Simmons is starting

good

[Ron Swanson]

Is the Cavs/Wiz game delaying our start?

[ducks]

Jeff McDonald‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN

Spurs listing Jonathon Simmons as the starter at SF in place of injured Kawhi Leonard. Dewayne Dedmon remains the starter at center.
7:15 PM · Feb 6, 2017

[Ron Swanson]

Just heard Kawhi is resting. Why is Poop such a faggot?


More shots for HOTS.

[TXstbobcat]

Is the Cavs/Wiz game delaying our start?

yeah. Spurs game hasn't started yet.

[FkLA]

More shots for HOTS.

https://media.giphy.com/media/QnF7zdtDsXmg/giphy.gif

[ace3g]

King traveled and missed the bunny

[ducks]

James chokes

[ace3g]

the ole 4 step euro

[GSH]

Is the Cavs/Wiz game delaying our start?


I just saw the headline that LeBron wants the Cavs to trade Kevin Love for Carmelo. I hope they give him what he wants. :lol

Can you imagine what that does to a team when the alpha goes public with something like that? Cancer.

[ElNono]

crofl at the centipede dribble...

[FkLA]

LeBron legit took 4 steps and got away with it smh.

[ElNono]

fuck me, OT

[ace3g]

lol banker from almost the corner

[ducks]

Gotto to call glass

[Darius Bieber]

Wow overtime... gonna cut out game short

[gambit1990]

that was some shot.

[Ron Swanson]

Lebron went from choke to hero in a damn hurry there.

[FkLA]

lol at those of you without FSSW

[Strategic]

Bron you suck

[ElNono]

Spurs vs Grizz will tip off on NBA TV

[DPG21920]

Thank goodness I have FSSW. This 4th been crazy. Just trading big 3 after big 3.

[Robz4000]

:lol det shot

[ElNono]

Spurs vs Grizz will tip off on NBA TV

[Ron Swanson]

https://media.giphy.com/media/QnF7zdtDsXmg/giphy.gif

:lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Jamychal revenge tour starts tonight, folks

[SpursIndonesia]

Sometime LBJ is so damn godly on the court. Our game just has to wait a bit more then. :wakeup

[ElNono]

What's Conley career high, tbh?

[r0drig0lac]

James chokes

well...

[Ron Swanson]

What's Conley career high, tbh?

38 earlier this season.

[GSH]

What's Conley career high, tbh?


Heh. Wait a couple of hours and I'll tell you.

[bklynspursfan]

Was it last game Kawhi got a knee to the thigh?

[bklynspursfan]

Need a big game from LMA.

[ElNono]

38 earlier this season.

:tu

[Cry Havoc]

:tu Simmons getting a deserved start.

[r0drig0lac]

Parker!!!

[FkLA]

Gonna be the fat Porker show without Kawhi out there. Not in a good way either. Almost don't even want to watch this disgusting display of heroball.

[Darius Bieber]

god we suck

[ElNono]

Danny :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Why is Green dribbling?

[Ron Swanson]

Danny needs a refund on that LASIK surgery.

[Darius Bieber]

Danny sucks ass, trade him

[TheDoctor]

So career nights from J.Green, Conley and Small Gasol? Is this right?

[Cry Havoc]

I love that Green just called for an out of bounds with the COACH STANDING ON THE FLOOR RIGHT NEXT TO HIM

[TheGreatYacht]

Green CANNOT stay on this team past the deadline :lmao

[Darius Bieber]

Green CANNOT stay on this team past the deadline :lmao

[Nathan89]

Didn't know Kawhi was out until just now. That's a guaranteed loss.

[Darius Bieber]

Memphis gonna win by 40

[GSH]

I'm happy with Conley taking shots from the parking lot.

[FkLA]

How is LMA not able to back up Green? He has like 50 pounds on him.

[sasaint]

So career nights from J.Green, Conley and Small Gasol? Is this right?

Nobody on either team going for a career night tonight.

[FkLA]

Gonna be the fat Porker show without Kawhi out there. Not in a good way either. Almost don't even want to watch this disgusting display of heroball.

[GSH]

Great D by Simons there

[bklynspursfan]

Ugly start but not unexpected against the Grizz. Getting good shots overall and defense has been solid.

Simmons has been pretty good starting

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs F on offense
A on defense so far.

[ElNono]

terrible transition D

[GSH]

Green CANNOT stay on this team past the deadline :lmao


Game after game, week after week, Danny is STILL shooting 40% from 3P. They aren't making the numbers up, I swear.

[sasaint]

Gasol shed a lot of weight in the offseason.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

God damnit, fuck this Cavs game.

[TheGreatYacht]

Simmons need to start over D-League, they're not even close on either end.

Would rather keep Fathead over Green too

[GSH]

How is LMA not able to back up Green? He has like 50 pounds on him.


His contract runs out at the paint.

[ElNono]

Simmons need to start over D-League, they're not even close on either end.

Would rather keep Fathead over Green too

:cry but he looks so much better dribbling the basketball this season :cry

[Ron Swanson]

First team to 75, wins.

[GSH]

So if you turn sideways you get to just run into the PG?

[FkLA]

Porker in full blown hero mode right now.

[TheGreatYacht]

:cry but he looks so much better dribbling the basketball this season :cry
:cry but Green can funnel :cry

[bklynspursfan]

Lee vs Randolph should be fun. Former teammates who both play hard.

[$pursDynasty]

Porker in full blown hero mode right now.
with LMAlpha so passive he needs to be

[sasaint]

Excellent switching D by Deadman!

[FkLA]

lol Parsons

Fucking overpaid scrub.

[TimDunkem]

Lmao Parsons celebrating a three in the first quarter. He's fallen off so much. :lmao

[Cry Havoc]

Parsons is such a piece of shit, even his own announcers were pissed at him for that.

[bklynspursfan]

with LMAlpha so passive he needs to be

You can't come back with facts to fkla. He isn't a fan of them

[FkLA]

You can't come back with facts to fkla. He isn't a fan of them


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

[Robz4000]

:lmao Pop's "coaching"

[Ron Swanson]

5/17 shooting

[ElNono]

First team to 75, wins.

make that fiddy

[Cklbmk]

And yall dont want to trade Aldridge.

[dabom]

This is some dleague shit. :lmao

[DarrinS]

Uck

[TheGreatYacht]

Lmao Buford is probably somewhere drunk driving and missing this horrendous supporting cast get exposed. He won't even call GM's at the deadline because that would require work

[Darius Bieber]

Anyone who thinks this team is championship-calibre is kidding themselves.

[GSH]

Memphis shooting 29.4% and have the lead. :lol

[ElNono]

Though start, but this team is clearly championship caliber with team-leader Kawhi and MVPelon, tbh

[Cry Havoc]

Anyone who thinks this team is championship-calibre is kidding themselves.

-Darius Bieber, 2014

[r0drig0lac]

wtf Manu

[ElNono]

that was off green

[TimDunkem]

Turnobili doing what he does best.

[GSH]

wtf Manu


Patty pulled his hand back to keep from touching it because it was tipped.

[FkLA]

The ball is moving so fluidly without the hero out there, tbh.

[sasaint]

Patty pulled his hand back to keep from touching it because it was tipped.

Yep. Obvious miss by the refs.

[sasaint]

Dunk contest starting early for the Grizz.

[Cry Havoc]

Manu is amazing.

Also with Manu and Vince on the court the two oldest players in the league are out there.

[GSH]

They don't leave their feed for Manu's ball fakes anymore.

[ElNono]

it's a dunkfest for Memphis

[Darius Bieber]

lol three dunks given up in a row..

[TheGreatYacht]

Lee and Aldridge are camping in the paint and giving JaMychal the shot and they STILL can't protect the rim?!?!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Well I thought I was going to watch a Spurs game...

[sasaint]

-Darius Bieber, 2014

:lol

[Leetonidas]

Clank....clank....clank....

[NASpurs]

Davis coming in to the game and carry these scrubs per par.

[FkLA]

This is basically what the offense turns into when Kawhi is out and you let a scrub play hero out there.

[DarrinS]

Ugly 1st quarter

[bklynspursfan]

-Darius Bieber, 2014

Yup. I seriously wonder why he continues to claim being a fan anymore

[BillMc]

Hopefully Bertans or his gravity will loosen up this defense.

[ElNono]

Yup. I seriously wonder why he continues to claim being a fan anymore

some people don't know when their schtick has run it's course...

Once Matty retired, it was clear hating on Pop was next, tbh... reinventing yourself is part of e-life...

[sasaint]

3 point lead is more like 10 tonight.

[BillMc]

Ugly 1st quarter

Just like the Grizz like it.

[Ron Swanson]

Davis already having an impact

[bklynspursfan]

some people don't know when their schtick has run it's course...

Once Matty retired, it was clear hating on Pop was next, tbh... reinventing yourself is part of e-life...

Truth

[NASpurs]

Fathead actually looked fast there :wow

[Ron Swanson]

Kyle with the reverse

[r0drig0lac]

nice play by kyle

[TheDoctor]

I still havent started to watch the game and I'm already drunk.

TNT here.

[sasaint]

Just like the Grizz like it.

Not sure that even the Grizz like it this ugly!

[SAGirl]

nice play by kyle
:toast

[Cklbmk]

FATHEAD!!

[NASpurs]

Patty Fails :lol

[ace3g]

Lee is good at manipulating the ball with English on various shots around the basket

[ElNono]

man, Patty did everything well but grab that ball

[ace3g]

KA: the take over

[r0drig0lac]

wtf Kyle 2.0

[ElNono]

nice to see an active Kyle for a change

[Darius Bieber]

SAGirl getting wet right now

[Cklbmk]

Kyle Anderson being the real MVP and raising that trade value.

[DPG21920]

Man, Lee delivering buckets in ISO is huge. Nice to have that option if you need it.

[r0drig0lac]

finger roll

[FkLA]

The ball is moving so fluidly without the hero out there, tbh.

[ace3g]

Manu!!

[DPG21920]

Manu looking all silky smooth! Old Vince Carter inspiring Manu - like old timers at the Y

[bklynspursfan]

Much better . Lee is just great man. I wish LMA played with half of the fire Lee does

[TheGreatYacht]

Lee and The Head!

[spurs10]

Manu!

[ElNono]

Manu with back to back Julius Erving layups...

[Robz4000]

Lee is literally the only consistent player for the Spurs outside Kawhi. Ridiculous.

[ace3g]

Since Bertans started to get significant minutes, Spurs have been running "the beautiful game" more.

[Nathan89]

KA playing great.

Best thing about this game is seeing Bertans and KA play together.

[Raven]

i like this game, nice change of pace from the usual

[r0drig0lac]

KA playing great.

Best thing about this game is seeing Bertans and KA play together.

agree

[BillMc]

Kyle, Lee and Manu looking good. :toast

[sasaint]

Much better . Lee is just great man. I wish LMA played with half of the fire Lee does

:tu

[TimDunkem]

Gotta' give credit where credit is due...Fathead is playing like an NBA player lately.

[Strategic]

Scrubs bringing the goods again.

[TheDoctor]

Hopefully Bertans or his gravity will loosen up this defense.
Difficult when playing along BlackholeHead tbh

[SAGirl]

Kyle picked a good game to be scoring TBH...:lol

[BillMc]

Since Bertans started to get significant minutes, Spurs have been running "the beautiful game" more.
Yep.
:toast

[spurs10]

Lee is literally the only consistent player for the Spurs outside Kawhi. Ridiculous.
Can't argue with Lee's strong and consistent play.

[BillMc]

Kyle picked a good game to be scoring TBH...:lol

:toast

[SAGirl]

Difficult when playing along BlackholeHead tbh
:wakeup Trolling is reverse jinxing things... :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Manu!

[CGD]

This slower pace really suits Kyle. He's mixing it up out there.

[NASpurs]

Manu from 2005 sighting :wow

[r0drig0lac]

Manu!!!

[spurs10]

Damn!

[DPG21920]

Hell ya Manu. Spurs need you tonight and he's delivering. Bench unit looking money right now.

[ElNono]

so MEM gets the starters back, do the Spurs?

[DPG21920]

Dang it Manu, bad pass.

[bklynspursfan]

Lee is literally the only consistent player for the Spurs outside Kawhi. Ridiculous.

I really really hope LMA turns it around man. Lee shouldn't be the most consistent spur outside of Kawhi but he definitely has been, and not even close.

[SpursIndonesia]

Why does Manu rarely seek out for Bertans ? He chose Fathead for crying out loud. :bang

[Darius Bieber]

Parker comes in, lead goes away - like clockwork.

[NASpurs]

Once the ball stoppers come in to the game, it's no wonder the lead evaporates.

[sasaint]

I really really hope LMA turns it around man. Lee shouldn't be the most consistent spur outside of Kawhi but he definitely has been, and not even close.

I really hope LMA demands a trade, and the Spurs oblige him.

[ElNono]

good contest by Danny... just gotta tip your hat

[Nathan89]

LMA's shitty offense.:lol

[ElNono]

Why does Manu rarely seek out for Bertans ? He chose Fathead for crying out loud. :bang

there's an agenda there... probably... likely actually...

[TheGreatYacht]

Cancerdridge has to go :lol

[BillMc]

Difficult when playing along BlackholeHead tbh

Is that Simmons?

[bklynspursfan]

This slower pace really suits Kyle. He's mixing it up out there.

Yea there are some matchups that are a better fit for him than others. Still hesitant to shoot on spot ups, but that's just expected at this point.

I don't think he'll ever get consistent minutes until he fixes that tbh

[FkLA]

Hero in. Offense dead again.

[Robz4000]

Can't argue with Lee's strong and consistent play.

I love it, but if the team doesn't turn it around they will be out in the first round regardless of what people think about Kawhi/LMA/Parker/Manu.

[Cklbmk]

I really hope LMA demands a trade, and the Spurs oblige him.


Who cares if he demands a trade.

Trade his ass anyway.

[bklynspursfan]

Parker comes in, lead goes away - like clockwork.

Haha. Yea hes the reason for their comeback :lol

[timtonymanu]

LMA just isn't a reliable 2nd go to option. Feel more confident in Pau being a more consistent 20 point scorer than Aldridge.

[spurs10]

I'm boycotting that beer for life.

[Robz4000]

LMA hurt

[sasaint]

Who cares if he demands a trade.

Trade his ass anyway.

Been saying that for most of the season. Problem is PATFO won't do it on their own.

[bklynspursfan]

I really hope LMA demands a trade, and the Spurs oblige him.

It's tough. Cause we know how good he can be. Like last season he turned it around late. If that happens again it's whatever. We just accept he's a guy now who comes out slower . Gotta see how he finishes this season

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm boycotting that beer for life.
Snowflake

[BillMc]

I love it, but if the team doesn't turn it around they will be out in the first round regardless of what people think about Kawhi/LMA/Parker/Manu.

Turn around having the second best record and point differential in the league?

[TheDoctor]

You know LMA will miss next game w/ a sore right knee?

[spurs10]

Need to get LMA going.

[Ron Swanson]

Put the bench back in.

[DAF86]

I remember Manu and Tony coming up big whenever Tim was out, can fucking softridge do the same at least once while he's here?

[Darius Bieber]

Marc Gasol > LaTrashus

[Ron Swanson]

Parsons trying to go top shelf. :lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Wtf is wrong with LMA?

[NASpurs]

Charmin Aldridge stinking it up

[Nathan89]

LMA doing more terrible shit.

[ElNono]

hopefully LMA fouls out by the 3rd quarter, tbh... nigga is coasting as fuck

[TheGreatYacht]

Enough with the god damn forced post ups. This isn't the 80's

[Ron Swanson]

What the fuck?

[r0drig0lac]

haha Lamarcus

[Nathan89]

This is exactly why that faggot should be a center.

[TheGreatYacht]

Pop knows Cancerdridge has to go.

right?...........

[Ron Swanson]

You know LMA will miss next game w/ a sore right knee?

That's fine. Let Bertans or Lee start.

[timtonymanu]

LaRichard Jefferson is back

[sasaint]

It's tough. Cause we know how good he can be. Like last season he turned it around late. If that happens again it's whatever. We just accept he's a guy now who comes out slower . Gotta see how he finishes this season

Nah, I didn't like his game in Portland, and I don't like it now. In fact, it seems to me that he is more inconsistent this season without Timmy actually on the team to challenge him. LMA has been showing up about every third game.

[CGD]

Wake up LMA!!! Dude is sleep walking out there

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Mike Conley is not an All Star snub TNT. Stop this.

[Cklbmk]

You know LMA will miss next game w/ a sore right knee?
]

He should miss this game with a sore left knee

[ElNono]

hopefully nobody here expects the bench to come in and bail out this shitfest, right?

[Robz4000]

Turn around having the second best record and point differential in the league?

Since NYE the team has looked terrible for the most part. Before it they were pretty good.