SPURS @ Pacers - 2/13 6:00 CT 2:00 AM Riga time 9:00 PM La Plata

[PopTheGOAT]

Good recovery Kawhi.

[Strategic]

Yesssss

[GSH]

Oh holy shit! What a great recovery by Kawhi. Unreal!

[loveforthegame]

Good hustle Leonard.

[ace3g]

Kawhi slipped a few times tonight...

[RD2191]

Kawhi :lol

[FkLA]

Kawhigod :claw

[DPG21920]

Kawhi atones for the mistake :lol

[loveforthegame]

Get the ball to your best ft shooter.

[resistanze]

:lmao Kawhi!!! Awesome

[bklynspursfan]

Looked to me like Tony actually forced it to Kawhi who was actually pretty hemmed in by the defender and the baseline and really had no room to make anything happen. I love Kawhi, but sometimes you just don't need to force it to him that hard.

He gave it to Kawhi where he had just hit the fadeaway shot. I don't think it was forced.. I don't think that play was on him either, he collapsed the defense and made the right pass. I was hoping LMA took it tho vs giving to Green who had to dribble

[PopTheGOAT]

Took a dump on that faggot PG

[TheGreatYacht]

HOTS

The closer

[FaM0us Skins]

It's over for Indiana

[DPG21920]

Way to make both TP.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs hitting their FT's in the 4th tonight. Probably take a few losses off our record if we did that in other games. Good stuff. These guys responded well after yesterday

[SpurPadre]

After that horrible contract extension

Bingo.

[DPG21920]

TP quietly ended up chipping in some much needed points and took care of the ball overall. Ended up 50% FG.

[Splits]

Tony with ice in his veins

[GSH]

Refs always make calls towards the more physically aggressive teams. Especially at home. That's what I'm talking about. And teams know this.
I don't give two shits about right calls. That would be like hoping for real news from the media...

LOL... I'm not blaming their bad play on the refs. The clock doesn't wind on a made FT like that. That's a dead ball. They have rules for that. Dead ball foul, if they really need to call it, is a technical. I just hate it when the refs don't follow the damn rules.

[spurraider21]

a lot of players would sit there and pout after that... good on kawhi for hustling and saving the game :claw

[RD2191]

FUUUUUUCCCCKKKK

[Robz4000]

Of course.

[Ron Swanson]

Of course PG13 hits a bomb

Now Kawhi is missing FTs

[SpurPadre]

Kawhi played like he thinks George is the one who talked shit about him to Windhorst.

[TheGreatYacht]

Fathead on George?!?!?!?!?!

POS didn't even try to fight over that screen

[RD2191]

COME ON KAWHI GAWD DAMMIT

[NASpurs]

Don't you dare Kawhi :lol

[loveforthegame]

Fudge Leonard. :bang

[PopTheGOAT]

Leave the only player they have open. K

[r0drig0lac]

cmon kawhi

[SAGirl]

I missed this one but the phone let me know it was a win!
:flag:

[TheGreatYacht]

WHY BRING IN FATHEAD ON DEFENSE WTF

[DPG21920]

Mistake by LMA/Kyle. Have to be more crisp on calling that switch out.

[John Petrucci]

Damn PG nothing but net lol

[PopTheGOAT]

Got em

[bklynspursfan]

a lot of players would sit there and pout after that... good on kawhi for hustling and saving the game :claw

Would've pulled a D-Wade and laid there looking at the refs

[Strategic]

Nice team effort tonight

[tonight...you]

I missed this one but the phone let me know it was a win!
:flag:
Uhh...WHY?!

[RD2191]

DG clutch free throws

[ducks]

Another late free throw for Leonard

[SpurPadre]

Kawhi's gotta be the worst fourth quarter free shooter of any player in history who makes 90% of them overall.

[TheGreatYacht]

Mistake by Kyle.
You can say that every minute of his career

[DPG21920]

:lol Sean

"Now this is where the fans grab their keys. Time to go"

[John Petrucci]

Kawhi wins the elite SF battle once again, individually and with the W

[r0drig0lac]

10:00 nuggets 36-21 worriers...jokic 6/8/4 damn

[bic50]

Kawhi telling PG "I'll call you"

[DarrinS]

Thanks Kawhi. :claw

[Horse]

Where's the faggot who said we'd lose?

[bklynspursfan]

20 straight winning seasons :flag:

[boutons_deux]

KL chokes again. it's a pattern

[GSH]

DG clutch free throws


Ignore!!!

:lol Just kidding. It's been a pretty shitty RRT so far. Everybody is a little wound up, I think.

[bklynspursfan]

10:00 nuggets 36-21 worriers...jokic 6/8/4 damn

I put some money on Denver tonight. I think 3rd game in 4 nights for Dubs, and they have no Thompson or Livingston

[sasaint]

Damn PG nothing but net lol

Paul Bertans... :wow

[Robz4000]

:cry Where's the faggot who said we'd lose? :cry

Been here the whole time, champ:toast!

[BillMc]

Victory!:flag:

[r0drig0lac]

I put some money on Denver tonight. I think 3rd game in 4 nights for Dubs, and they have no Thompson or Livingston

nuggets without 6 players

[bic50]

KL chokes again. it's a pattern
There was no choke.

[DarrinS]

KL chokes again. it's a pattern

You should befriend TGY. Maybe stir up a little bromance. :eyebrows

[Budkin]

Where's the faggot who said we'd lose?

I thought we'd lose. I'll gladly eat crow.

[SpurPadre]

10:00 nuggets 36-21 worriers...jokic 6/8/4 damn

Klay isn't playing, tbh.

[Horse]

Been here the whole time, champ:toast!
Nice job For sticking around

[GSH]

Kawhi and Lee were both studs again tonight. Nice for someone else on the team to show up and contribute a few points.

[John Petrucci]

Look forward to all the Kawhi praising on his YT highlights vid/game highlights vid. Gonna see tons of very angry KD and PG fan reactions

[DPG21920]

Well, LMA didn't catch fire but he chipped in points when needed and I was feeling pretty good after the first half to call them winning.

Was not easy and still a bit clunky but Lee's minutes stabilized the Spurs so many times, LMA got much needed points, TP found a little grove at important moments and the team hustled.

Beyond impressed with kawhi. Carries such a load on both ends and just has freakish instincts to win (like Manu). That hustle steal really loomed large in my mind because that could have very well been a possession that puts the win in jeopardy. Just tremendous game from Kawhi

Hopefully we see LMA with some swagger back. He showed a lot of emotion/frustration today which was great. Pop was coaching him. He was firing without thinking to much and he sank big FT's (which for him has to be especially gratifying with some big FT misses this year).

Hard fought, but great bounce back win and the team still has plenty of room for improvement.

[SAGirl]

Uhh...WHY?!
Ugghhh sorry I am not watching and got an update on the Spurs app.... :downspin: I didn't know there was delay. Didn't intend to ruin the suspense...

[bklynspursfan]

nuggets without 6 players

Yea but Jokic is playing lol

[DarrinS]

Kawhi and Lee were both studs again tonight. Nice for someone else on the team to show up and contribute a few points.

David Lee is makes the most of his abilities, tbh. Plays hard AND smart.

[GSH]

10:00 nuggets 36-21 worriers...jokic 6/8/4 damn


People ought to know better than get excited about first quarter deficits for the Warriors. They still had a 30 point first quarter. I guarantee you that Denver won't have another 42-point quarter tonight. But GSW might.

[Robz4000]

Kawhi and Lee were both studs again tonight. Nice for someone else on the team to show up and contribute a few points.

Dedmon was also pretty monstrous. Really, if LMA's shot is falling he'd of played a game equally as good as Kawhi.

[SAGirl]

Kawhi's gotta be the worst fourth quarter free shooter of any player in history who makes 90% of them overall.
Lamarcus has been pretty bad with late FT for an over 80% FT shooter overall... Probably all his misses have to be late in games with his %

[DAF86]

WHY BRING IN FATHEAD ON DEFENSE WTF

'Cause he's a pretty damn good defender, tbh.

[SAGirl]

People ought to know better than get excited about first quarter deficits for the Warriors. They still had a 30 point first quarter. I guarantee you that Denver won't have another 42-point quarter tonight. But GSW might.
Yes, plus averaging 40+ Q is not the Spurs thing...

[TheGreatYacht]

'Cause he's a pretty damn good defender, tbh.
Yeah and Manure takes care of the ball

[sasaint]

People ought to know better than get excited about first quarter deficits for the Warriors. They still had a 30 point first quarter. I guarantee you that Denver won't have another 42-point quarter tonight. But GSW might.

ANY 15-point lead in the NBA is unremarkable until about the 3 minute mark in the 4th quarter - but especially against the Dubs.

[Splits]

Yeah and Manure takes care of the ball

Oh come on. He was great tonight, a -13 in 11 minutes.

[GSH]

Dedmon was also pretty monstrous. Really, if LMA's shot is falling he'd of played a game equally as good as Kawhi.


Yeah, Dedmon was a badass. But that 6 points. I'm happy to have a defensive C who rips down boards and sets picks. But somebody has to score some points. If Dedmon is a single digit guy, and Danny is a single digit guy, someone has to pick up that slack. I like it that David Lee punishes them in the paint, too. Spurs are sadly lacking there.

[TheMulletMan3000]

'Cause he's a pretty damn good defender, tbh.

agreed. he can read the game really well, especially on D.

[DarrinS]

Dedmon was also pretty monstrous. Really, if LMA's shot is falling he'd of played a game equally as good as Kawhi.

Hard to complain about Dedmon, tbh. Dedmon and Lee are a bargain compared to LMA. And those guys don't mind being physical. :lol

[SpurPadre]

Lamarcus has been pretty bad with late FT for an over 80% FT shooter overall... Probably all his misses have to be late in games with his %

i agree. TD was a better bet to make his freebies when it mattered the most.

[GSH]

Yes, plus averaging 40+ Q is not the Spurs thing...

Nope. Especially not lately.


Since you're here now - Kyle played some good minutes tonight. Made a difference in the momentum of the game. He made some plays that gave people an excuse to bitch about him, but that's basketball. All in all, I'd take that game from him every night.

[TheGreatYacht]

Oh come on. He was great tonight, a -13 in 11 minutes.
:lmao

[r0drig0lac]

Yea but Jokic is playing lol

fair

[DPG21920]

Dedmon was also pretty monstrous. Really, if LMA's shot is falling he'd of played a game equally as good as Kawhi.

This is not a knock on Dedmon but the Spurs issue without Pau is on offense. Spurs are playing overall very good defense but the LMA/Dedmon pairing not working on offense.

Lee is clearly playing better offensive basketball and you can definitely tell the offense runs better with him in there (especially next to LMA). I'm of the opinion that the offensive need is bigger than defensive and Lee should be starting for now.

[SAGirl]

Nope. Especially not lately.


Since you're here now - Kyle played some good minutes tonight. Made a difference in the momentum of the game. He made some plays that gave people an excuse to bitch about him, but that's basketball. All in all, I'd take that game from him every night.
Thanks for sharing and the non troll evaluation... much appreciated!!! :toast
I really did miss this one and I am super excstatic they have the win. I don't think the team has any chemistry issues at all. They are too veteran for that and all of the young guys... all of them... are high characters guys. However losing streaks do make tempers flow. I think they had to stem the tide!

[DarrinS]

Nope. Especially not lately.


Since you're here now - Kyle played some good minutes tonight. Made a difference in the momentum of the game. He made some plays that gave people an excuse to bitch about him, but that's basketball. All in all, I'd take that game from him every night.


He has quick hands for someone with such slow feet. :lol

I'm somewhat puzzled why he gets minutes, but not Murray or Bertans.

[DarrinS]

This is not a knock on Dedmon but the Spurs issue without Pau is on offense. Spurs are playing overall very good defense but the LMA/Dedmon pairing not working on offense.

Lee is clearly playing better offensive basketball and you can definitely tell the offense runs better with him in there (especially next to LMA). I'm of the opinion that the offensive need is bigger than defensive and Lee should be starting for now.


How is Dedmon screwing up LMA's spacing?

[DPG21920]

How is Dedmon screwing up LMA's spacing?

2 main things (again, not his fault, it's just who he is & he's doing what he normally does):

1. He's typically in/around the paint. LMA really isn't stretching out to 3PT line too often so their men are typically more bunched up than normal. Dedmon likes to finish lobs/around the rim and also likes offensive rebounds so he's hanging around the paint.

2. Even when Dedmon is further out (like setting the screen) since he has no real threat to score from there or put the ball on the ground, his guys sag off of him pretty much. He's great at rolling to the rim and sucking his man in that way but most of the time with him and TP in there, their men don't have to really respect them.

It leads to spacing issues for LMA and in general and is part of the problem (besides missing good looks) why things look out of sorts on offense with the starters.

They are still getting decent enough looks, but there is a reason why with Pau and Lee the offense looks better

[tonight...you]

Ugghhh sorry I am not watching and got an update on the Spurs app.... :downspin: I didn't know there was delay. Didn't intend to ruin the suspense...
Lol...
Forgiven.

[RD2191]

Making excuses for lascrubus :lol

[DarrinS]

2 main things (again, not his fault, it's just who he is & he's doing what he normally does):

1. He's typically in/around the paint. LMA really isn't stretching out to 3PT line too often so their men are typically more bunched up than normal. Dedmon likes to finish lobs/around the rim and also likes offensive rebounds so he's handing around the paint.

2. Even when Dedmon is further out (like setting the screen) since he has no real threat to score from there or put the ball on the ground, his guys sag off of him pretty much. He's great at rolling to the rim and sucking his man in that way but most of the time with him and TP in there, their men don't have to really respect them.

It leads to spacing issues for LMA and in general and is part of the problem (besides missing good looks) why things look out of sorts on offense with the starters.

They are still getting decent enough looks, but there is a reason why with Pau and Lee the offense looks better


Thanks. :tu

I'll have to watch some tape. Just seems like LMA likes to pick-pop in those situations.

[GSH]

Hard to complain about Dedmon, tbh. Dedmon and Lee are a bargain compared to LMA. And those guys don't mind being physical. :lol


At the risk of making some people here scream, but Dedmon's Per-36 numbers compare pretty favorably to Tiago's. Tiago got more AST's, but Dedmon gets a LOT more rebounds and more blocks than Tiago did. And Tiago never got more than 24 minutes per game, so it's not like Dedmon's numbers are that skewed by shorter minutes.

In fact, Dedmon's FG% this season is virtually identical to Tiago's best. He just isn't getting as many attempts.

[DarrinS]

Just one more thing about LMA. When he gets the ball in the post, he RARELY passes the ball back out. Reminds me of Terry Cummings.

[TheGreatYacht]

Making excuses for Aldridge missing open shots on "spacing" is almost as bad as blaming last year's post-up heavy offense as to why D-League airballs open shots

[TXstbobcat]

Nice win tonight and it was a fun road game to travel for. :flag:

[r0drig0lac]

nuggets 79-52 ....16-23 3pt

[DarrinS]

At the risk of making some people here scream, but Dedmon's Per-36 numbers compare pretty favorably to Tiago's. Tiago got more AST's, but Dedmon gets a LOT more rebounds and more blocks than Tiago did. And Tiago never got more than 24 minutes per game, so it's not like Dedmon's numbers are that skewed by shorter minutes.

In fact, Dedmon's FG% this season is virtually identical to Tiago's best. He just isn't getting as many attempts.


Tiago really knew how to move his feet, for a big. Also a great passer (most Euros are). But Dedmon is a much better finisher at the rim. Spurs got a bargain with Dedmon.

[Splits]

nuggets 79-52 ....16-23 3pt

trump president not clinton

[DPG21920]

Just one more thing about LMA. When he gets the ball in the post, he RARELY passes the ball back out. Reminds me of Terry Cummings.

Ya - it's a big flaw. Not only has his back to the basket game been clunky, he's been really slow at recognizing doubles. He's shown some improvement but not as much as you would like. His only smooth back to the basket move is that Dirk fade away.

Look at Kyle Anderson for example. He had that post up and slotted it to Lee for an And-1. If LMA would just pick his head up a little earlier it would do wonders. But he's so in his head trying to be robotic with his moves/footwork it's just not happening fast enough.

He really needs more moves (like up and unders, etc..).

[DPG21920]

At the risk of making some people here scream, but Dedmon's Per-36 numbers compare pretty favorably to Tiago's. Tiago got more AST's, but Dedmon gets a LOT more rebounds and more blocks than Tiago did. And Tiago never got more than 24 minutes per game, so it's not like Dedmon's numbers are that skewed by shorter minutes.

In fact, Dedmon's FG% this season is virtually identical to Tiago's best. He just isn't getting as many attempts.

Tiago SplELITER

[DPG21920]

Making excuses for Aldridge missing open shots on "spacing" is almost as bad as blaming last year's post-up heavy offense as to why D-League airballs open shots

I'm not blaming LMA missing the open ones on spacing. I'm blaming the general starters offensive troubles on the spacing which includes LMA in many spots. I literally mentioned the Spurs are still getting solid looks in general and that LMA making shots would absoultely help the offense with the Dedmon pairing even if it's not perfect.

[boutons_deux]

There was no choke.

90% FT, but he misses in crunch time.

[NASpurs]

Jokic just has 6-13-8 at the half :lol

[DarrinS]

Making excuses for Aldridge missing open shots on "spacing" is almost as bad as blaming last year's post-up heavy offense as to why D-League airballs open shots

NBA players sometimes miss open shots. That player you're comparing Kawhi to in your avi, missed a boat load.

[DPG21920]

Jokic just has 6-13-8 at the half :lol

He's been unbelievable on offense. I don't remember seeing someone explode like this on offense out of no where.

[r0drig0lac]

He's been unbelievable on offense. I don't remember seeing someone explode like this on offense out of no where.

never happened

[GSH]

1. He's typically in/around the paint.


It sure seems to me like he's spending a lot more time around the paint, and a lot less in it. I understand what you're saying, but if you look at his history, he's always done his real damage from close. And his shot distribution says that he's taking a lot fewer from close, and a lot more from mid-range. (Let's don't get hung up on what "a lot" means - his shot distribution has changed this season.)

I think it's a mistake to have him taking so many shots from around the top of the circle. And since his career percentage from there is something like 40%, that's not what made him an All-Star.

During LMA's first season, I really thought he and Kawhi would work into a great high-low game - especially after Tim retired. It hasn't turned out that way, and I'm sure a bunch of people could write a dissertation on why. But no matter what, I really don't like to see a guy with LMA's size and skills taking set shots from the top of the circle this much. I just don't think it's a good use of the player, and I know you can't win (enough) basketball games shooting 40%.

[DPG21920]

It sure seems to me like he's spending a lot more time around the paint, and a lot less in it. I understand what you're saying, but if you look at his history, he's always done his real damage from close. And his shot distribution says that he's taking a lot fewer from close, and a lot more from mid-range. (Let's don't get hung up on what "a lot" means - his shot distribution has changed this season.)

I think it's a mistake to have him taking so many shots from around the top of the circle. And since his career percentage from there is something like 40%, that's not what made him an All-Star.

During LMA's first season, I really thought he and Kawhi would work into a great high-low game - especially after Tim retired. It hasn't turned out that way, and I'm sure a bunch of people could write a dissertation on why. But no matter what, I really don't like to see a guy with LMA's size and skills taking set shots from the top of the circle this much. I just don't think it's a good use of the player, and I know you can't win (enough) basketball games shooting 40%.

Sorry I meant from a spacing issue Dedmon is in that area as well.

[TheDoctor]

Jokic just has 6-13-8 at the half :lol

But instead we got Kyle "If there's one team that I want to play for is the Spurs" Anderson.

[GSH]

Just one more thing about LMA. When he gets the ball in the post, he RARELY passes the ball back out. Reminds me of Terry Cummings.

And it's why they can load up on him. Tim was masterful at recognizing the double team. Hell he baited teams into the double a lot in his prime, so that he could kick it out and someone could be wide-open. LMA either doesn't recognize it, or thinks he can beat it. He can't.

[DarrinS]

Ya - it's a big flaw. Not only has his back to the basket game been clunky, he's been really slow at recognizing doubles. He's shown some improvement but not as much as you would like. His only smooth back to the basket move is that Dirk fade away.

Look at Kyle Anderson for example. He had that post up and slotted it to Lee for an And-1. If LMA would just pick his head up a little earlier it would do wonders. But he's so in his head trying to be robotic with his moves/footwork it's just not happening fast enough.

He really needs more moves (like up and unders, etc..).


He needs to play more like Tim. Agreed.

[NASpurs]

He's been unbelievable on offense. I don't remember seeing someone explode like this on offense out of no where.

It feels like last year, he had glimpses of what he could do when he exploded on the Spurs for a couple of times last year. This year, it's just him finally figuring it all out and being consistent. Too bad he's horrible on defense.

[DarrinS]

And it's why they can load up on him. Tim was masterful at recognizing the double team. Hell he baited teams into the double a lot in his prime, so that he could kick it out and someone could be wide-open. LMA either doesn't recognize it, or thinks he can beat it. He can't.

Absolutely. If he changes this one part of his game, the team will be better for it.

[GSH]

Sorry I meant from a spacing issue Dedmon is in that area as well.

I knew what you meant about Dedmon, and you're right. I jumped the tracks on you.

The Spurs spacing makes me want to throw up a lot of nights. And not just in the paint. Hell there are guys on top of each other out on the perimeter sometimes, and I'm just shaking my head. I don't remember ever seeing that from the Spurs other than occasional flukes - and someone got their ass chewed for those.

[TheGreatYacht]

But instead we got Kyle "If there's one team that I want to play for is the Spurs" Anderson.
Hopefully next year his team will be the Xinjiang Flying Tigers

[DarrinS]

It sure seems to me like he's spending a lot more time around the paint, and a lot less in it. I understand what you're saying, but if you look at his history, he's always done his real damage from close. And his shot distribution says that he's taking a lot fewer from close, and a lot more from mid-range. (Let's don't get hung up on what "a lot" means - his shot distribution has changed this season.)

I think it's a mistake to have him taking so many shots from around the top of the circle. And since his career percentage from there is something like 40%, that's not what made him an All-Star.

During LMA's first season, I really thought he and Kawhi would work into a great high-low game - especially after Tim retired. It hasn't turned out that way, and I'm sure a bunch of people could write a dissertation on why. But no matter what, I really don't like to see a guy with LMA's size and skills taking set shots from the top of the circle this much. I just don't think it's a good use of the player, and I know you can't win (enough) basketball games shooting 40%.

Amen to that

[313]

But instead we got Kyle "If there's one team that I want to play for is the Spurs" Anderson.
waste of a pick

[NASpurs]

He's been unbelievable on offense. I don't remember seeing someone explode like this on offense out of no where.


never happened

Now that I think about it, it has to be Jeremy Lin especially that "out of no where" part.

[DPG21920]

Now that I think about it, it has to be Jeremy Lin especially that "out of no where" part.

That's a really good call. That is about the best one I can think of that was so "where did this guy come from"

[GSH]

I'm not blaming LMA missing the open ones on spacing. I'm blaming the general starters offensive troubles on the spacing which includes LMA in many spots. I literally mentioned the Spurs are still getting solid looks in general and that LMA making shots would absoultely help the offense with the Dedmon pairing even if it's not perfect.


I don't think you need to apologize even a little bit about the spacing comment. When the spacing is poor, the team is going to shoot a lower percentage - any team. When you can't/don't spread the defense, it gives them the ability to help and recover much more effectively. It may be hard to look at individual shots and say, "He would have made that shot, if the spacing was better." The point is, he probably wouldn't have been taking that shot, if the spacing was better.

We're talking about LMA not scoring enough from down low. You can't ignore that when there's another Spur down there already, who isn't really a scoring threat, it makes it a lot tougher for LMA to get those high-percentage looks.

[ducks]

Curry is 1-11 from deep

[Budkin]

Nuggets pulling an Atlanta Falcons... GSW within 10 with tons of time left.

[SAGirl]

Nice win tonight and it was a fun road game to travel for. :flag:
Glad you got this win and saw Manu too. :tu

[NASpurs]

Incoming loss to the Magic for the Spurs with the Warriors losing tonight.

[NASpurs]

24 3s and counting for the Nuggets :wow

[ducks]

Gs and thunder got killed tonight to much mentally burned out after saturday

[boutons_deux]

24 3s and counting for the Nuggets :wow

what a deluge, 24/40, 60%

[SASdynasty!]

Curry is 1-11 from deep
Almost as bad as when Parker locked him down and he had the worst shooting performance of his career.

[Canyonero]

I think OP should be bolded tbh.

[BillMc]

I think OP should be bolded tbh.
Definitely

[DarrinS]

Almost as bad as when Parker locked him down and he had the worst shooting performance of his career.

:lol TP didn't shut down shit. That was team defense. The only one who did shut him down was Danny Green. You spew revisionist history, but there's video evidence.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY17OvmyMeI

[dabom]

:lol TP didn't shut down shit. That was team defense. The only one who did shut him down was Danny Green. You spew revisionist history, but there's video evidence.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY17OvmyMeI

:lol

Not to mention he tweaked his ankles that series. :lol

[Down Under]

Ya - it's a big flaw. Not only has his back to the basket game been clunky, he's been really slow at recognizing doubles. He's shown some improvement but not as much as you would like. His only smooth back to the basket move is that Dirk fade away.

Look at Kyle Anderson for example. He had that post up and slotted it to Lee for an And-1. If LMA would just pick his head up a little earlier it would do wonders. But he's so in his head trying to be robotic with his moves/footwork it's just not happening fast enough.

He really needs more moves (like up and unders, etc..).
But he really only needs a couple of basic moves like a drop step and a hook in the lane. He's so big, he should just be able to overpower most PF's in the post cause he's so big.

[Spurtacular]

Simmons giving up an easy mid range jumper at the end to fuck up the spread. Second time in the last couple weeks he's done that to me. Sucks relying on guys like Fathead and Simmons to hold the line.

[SAGirl]

Simmons giving up an easy mid range jumper at the end to fuck up the spread. Second time in the last couple weeks he's done that to me.
You could you know.. not rely on him. Nobody is forcing your hand.

[skulls138]

But he really only needs a couple of basic moves like a drop step and a hook in the lane. He's so big, he should just be able to overpower most PF's in the post cause he's so big.I agree and Ive seen him do it, well. He needs to do it more and become more relaxed with it. Be patient with it. When it comes second nature then he'll be dominant and have the open jumpshot and also the turnaround. Then he can find Kawhi and get him an easy three, let KL have an easy basket for a change.

[Spurtacular]

You could you know.. not rely on him. Nobody is forcing your hand.

Who says I'm relying on him now?