Game Thread (64/82): Spurs @ Thunder (7:00 PM CT/TNT) sponsored by MVP Duels

[BatManu20]

Pau carrying us. LMA ghosting on us.

[Ron Swanson]

Can these dickheads get a rebound?

[Robz4000]

:lmao Aldridge

[Uriel]

840018190231048192

[BatManu20]

lol Kawhi that might've been the worst behind the back pass I have ever seen

[Darius Bieber]

Warriors will win by 40+ against this trash.

[GSH]

LOL... Westbrook thinking nothing but drawing a whistle, and Danny didn't bite.

[sasaint]

lol Kawhi that might've been the worst behind the back pass I have ever seen

Pete Maravich is rolling over in his grave.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Born in Portland. Can't get white-er than that

Born in Portland to Arvydas from Lithuania? So second generation, that still qualifies as the original country. Dude still likely has a thick Euro accent.

[TheRemix]

why is kawhi guarding oladipo? he should be on russ

[bklynspursfan]

If these guys put a body on their bigs, and secured rebounds, we'd probably be up.

[DAF86]

Fucking offensive rebounds.

[Robz4000]

Even with better rebounding bigs the Spurs still can't grab a board to save their lives...

[TheGreatYacht]

Hopefully Gasol starts in the second half...

[HarlemHeat37]

Being down 7 is great news, tbh, all things considered..

[BatManu20]

why is kawhi guarding oladipo? he should be on russ

Not til midway through the 4th. Needs to conserve his energy.

[bklynspursfan]

why is kawhi guarding oladipo? he should be on russ

I'm sure he'll switch, just as he did with Harden. That's a tough task all game. Especially with the phantom calls those guys get

[PopTheGOAT]

I'll take down 7 after that shitty half and after what we've seen lately

[emanueldavidginobili]

I hate how OKC role players play so great verse us. The other night Russ had 58 at home against POR and still loss. This OKC team is not good

[sasaint]

We are getting beat by their role players. Gotta step up the D in the second half against Adams, especially. Nobody putting a body on him.

[SpursIndonesia]

We get murdered on the defensive glass, LMA is playing like wearing a steel made sneakers.

[DarrinS]

I wish Gasol and LMA had David Lee's heart.

[Darius Bieber]

Loses 4 games in a row, but no problem against the Spurs :lmao

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Watching these guys play it's so tough to have strong hope for the playoffs. I appreciate the crappiness but the offense disappears far too often.

[sasaint]

Even with better rebounding bigs the Spurs still can't grab a board to save their lives...

Nobody boxing out. Gotta change in the second half.

[Chews]

Why isn't our big stepping up on RW, to atleast put a hand in his face if he pulls up, after the pick and letting everyone else rotate? Instead we are giving him the lane to put up an uncontested mid-range, a uncontested runner, or at minimum vision to the rest of the court? Our bigs seem to be standing in no mans land to give either those easy shots or a lob. I'd take going under the pick over what we are doing now...

[Jdspur20]

Fucking offensive rebounds.

Yep, 10 second chance points for OKC at the half. Can't let that happen

[BatManu20]

Being down 7 is great news, tbh, all things considered..

Was about to post this. Adams, Sabonis, McDermott, and Gibson all played really well for OKC that half while most of our guys struggled outside of Kawhi and Pau. Hopefully those guys cool off.

[HarlemHeat37]

Please don't let #11 play again, tbh..

[Horse]

Seemed like they didn't miss, seven point deficit could be a lot worse

[DarrinS]

Loses 4 games in a row, but no problem against the Spurs :lmao

Apparently, you enjoy getting your shit shoved in on the nightly. :lol

Let us know how your Lakers do.

[GSH]

The difference in this game is the Spurs missing a few gimmes, and the rebounding.

[BatManu20]

The difference in this game is the Spurs missing a few gimmes, and the rebounding.

And role players. OKC's played really well that half.

[BatManu20]

Westbrook is well on his way to a triple-double too. We're one of the few teams he doesn't have one against yet in his career.

[gambit1990]

Please don't let #11 play again, tbh..
would've preferred the spurs cutting him for calderon.

[Robz4000]

Westbrook is well on his way to a triple-double too. We're one of the few teams she doesn't have one against yet and his career.

:lol was just about to post that. He's definitely gonna have it tonight.

[sasaint]

Please don't let #11 play again, tbh..

Pop gave the guy a story for Forbes to tell his grandkids, got to rest a rotation regular a couple of minutes, and went into halftime only 7 down.

[gambit1990]

i'd rather have nico over forbes too.

[GSH]

i'd rather have nico over forbes too.


I said that from the beginning. I still think Forbes is one of those guys who can put up numbers against D-League defenders, but won't ever compete at the NBA level. And I think Lap would have been able to contribute, if he'd gotten the minutes. I assumed that they let him go to commit to Murray, but I would much rather have him here than Forbes.

[PopTheGOAT]

Loses 4 games in a row, but no problem against the Spurs :lmao
You must have a sad fucking life. I can't imagine having the inferiority complex you have. Going on another team's page on the regular, posing a fan, then trying to drain the enjoyment from actual fans.

If you're that bored/depressed or whatever you are, you can try going and fucking yourself :lol

[GSH]

Damn. I'm not a fan of quoting +/-, but Forbes is -12 in 5 minutes? That says the team was really shit while he was on the floor.

[TheDoctor]

I said that from the beginning. I still think Forbes is one of those guys who can put up numbers against D-League defenders, but won't ever compete at the NBA level. And I think Lap would have been able to contribute, if he'd gotten the minutes. I assumed that they let him go to commit to Murray, but I would much rather have him here than Forbes.

I think Lap wanted more playing time. Here he was not going to get it if Spurs wanted to develop Murray. But yeah, Lap was a much seasoned and matured player than Forbes.

[sasaint]

How does Marv Albert keep his job? He's like 75 years old. And how did CWebb ever get this gig? What a gruesome twosome.

[r0drig0lac]

lack of concentration and effort

[Darius Bieber]

What a great start to the 2nd half :lmao trash team

[Ron Swanson]

:pop: Forbes showed a lot of grit. Bryn, get back in there.

[$pursDynasty]

Man DLeague

[GSH]

Wow, the Cavs are behind Detroit in the 4th. Freaking Detroit.

We really need to win this one, and climb into that 1 seed.

[TheGreatYacht]

D-League has secretly been godawful on both ends this game :lol

[TheDoctor]

D-LEAGUE sighting

[$pursDynasty]

Spurs wasting the last two roster spots.

[ace3g]

Pop, please bring in Bertans

[GSH]

That was no way to start the second half. Had a chance to cut it to 5 or 4.

[sasaint]

D-League has secretly been godawful on both ends this game :lol

I didn't think he was awful. I hardly noticed him. :wow

[PopTheGOAT]

Why do they even pass Green he ball unless he's open? Nothing good ever comes of it.

[sasaint]

Pop, please bring in Bertans

He needs the rest. :pop:

[GSH]

There it is. They're talking about averaging a triple double, and Oscar Robertson. That's the campaign right there.

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs offense is such trash

[TimDunkem]

Why do they even pass Green he ball unless he's open? Nothing good ever comes of it.Yep. 9 times out of 10 something bad happens.

[GSH]

There it is. They're talking about averaging a triple double, and Oscar Robertson. That's the campaign right there.

"I just hope that true fans can enjoy this, because I don't think we'll see it again... for a long time."

You can't buy publicity like that.

[ace3g]

Kawhi and 1!!!

[SpursIndonesia]

Dedmon's unplayable without great play makers like TP & Manu. :bang

[Darius Bieber]

OKC can get to the rim and score so easily

[Darius Bieber]

Kawhi getting blocked :lmao

[sasaint]

LMA can't get a shot off from 6 feet so he passes out.

[Ron Swanson]

Danny did something good.

[ace3g]

Green 3!!!

[Darius Bieber]

Kawhi losing his man on D

[bklynspursfan]

Dam Kawhi looked pissed there. Said "call the foul" lol

Wtf Murray such a stupid pass man.

[GSH]

Kawhi taking a LOT of two-arm-extended shoves, and no calls.

[ace3g]

https://mythologystories.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/stone-cutter.gif

[BanditHiro]

game over. this team is done

[Darius Bieber]

Lol Spurs are trash

[BatManu20]

Lol Danny comes up with a beautiful strip and then immediately passes it right to an Oklahoma City player. That's Danny Green in a nutshell right there.

[ace3g]

50/50 balls ...

[Uriel]

Wow.

[bklynspursfan]

Turnover leading to a 3. Simple inbounds play

[skin27]

Oladipo hitting fluke 3's:lol

[GSH]

Danny takes a forearm to the neck. Asshole Weber says it's just physical play, and don't bring your little self down there if you're not tough enough. Fuck him.

[Darius Bieber]

OKC gonna get free throws after this too.

[BatManu20]

Chris Webber should not make the Hall of Fame based solely on the fact that he is the worst fucking basketball announcer in the history of the sport.

[r0drig0lac]

wtf

[TheGreatYacht]

Scrubs acting up to good centers smh

[bklynspursfan]

game over. this team is done

Yup. This team hasn't shown any ability to comeback lately.

[spursistan]

Leonard doesn't respond well to rest..Stop fuckin with his rhythm and let him play B2B while limiting his minutes..

[Robz4000]

Chris Webber is such a piece of shit commentator too

[DAF86]

Just giving the ball away.

P/S: Somebody kill Webber.

[Uriel]

Chris Webber should not make the Hall of Fame based solely on the fact that he is the worst fucking basketball announcer in the history of the sport.
:lol

[Capt Bringdown]

LOL, Chris Webber talking about toughness.
Timeout, motherfucker!

[bklynspursfan]

Chris Webber should not make the Hall of Fame based solely on the fact that he is the worst fucking basketball announcer in the history of the sport.

Reggie Miller says Hi

[r0drig0lac]

wow and 1

[BatManu20]

Way to respond Danny.

[loveforthegame]

Green. :tu

[Robz4000]

LDN in Adams' face

[Spurs9]

Green about to go off tbqh

[ace3g]

Green with the toilet 3 and 1

[Ron Swanson]

D4nny!

[bklynspursfan]

There you go Green. Get mad homey...

[GSH]

LOL... Danny with the 4-point play right over that cocksucker Adams! That's our LDN!

[sasaint]

Danny takes a forearm to the neck. Asshole Weber says it's just physical play, and don't bring your little self down there if you're not tough enough. Fuck him.

Totally irritating. But maybe that will get Danny untracked.

[Uriel]

Danny Green!

[Robz4000]

Oh fuck, LDN is engaged now

[Capt Bringdown]

Mush-mouth Webber trying to pull his head out of his ass.

[ace3g]

not only can't we get a stop, we get the almost stop and then Thunder hit tough basket...

[BatManu20]

Danny is getting smoked by Oladipo.

[GSH]

LMAO. Shot clock was short, so they just don't start it on the inbound. Fuck this!

[Ron Swanson]

Shot clock didn't start. smh

[bklynspursfan]

Smh

[skin27]

Oladipo playing like mj against the spurs:lol

[Robz4000]

Danny is getting smoked by Oladipo.

Oladipo is destroying everyone who guards him. It's just like with the Clippers: regardless of who it is the Thunder scrubs go off on the Spurs.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lmao they got at least 4 extra seconds:lol

[bklynspursfan]

The 4th quarter comeback will be epic

[GSH]

That was 3 free points there, folks. They just didn't start the fucking shot clock.

[Uriel]

That should've been a shot clock violation.

[SpursIndonesia]

How in the fuck clock is not starting correctly with all the tech available & used ???

[Cry Havoc]

Chris Webber should not make the Hall of Fame based solely on the fact that he is the worst fucking basketball announcer in the history of the sport.

Reggie is worse.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Green trying to do too much.

[BatManu20]

Horrible pass Danny. Jesus

[Darius Bieber]

The Warriors blew out the thunder twice... Spurs struggling :lmao

[Cry Havoc]

I'm glad we don't have to worry about the Thunder this year, because the refs still fuck us every time we play them.

[bklynspursfan]

Need to get Mills in there.

How tf wasn't that an and 1 for LMA. These refs man.

[GSH]

Adams getting by with fucking murder.

[Cry Havoc]

The Warriors blew out the thunder twice... Spurs struggling :lmao

You didn't kill yourself after the last two games? Surprising.

[ace3g]

and again an immediate response by the Thunder...

[bklynspursfan]

The Warriors blew out the thunder twice... Spurs struggling :lmao

Spurs beat Celtics twice. Clown

[Capt Bringdown]

Might be the most satisfying win of the season if the Spurs can pull themselves out of this hole. Not looking good, however.

[sasaint]

The 4th quarter comeback will be epic

Nope. Epic was last night. Tonight is run-of-the-mill.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs always struggling to get good shots off, and giving very little paint resistance on the other end.

[spursistan]

Green playmaking off the dribble :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Aldridge got the shit hacked out of him on that last basket:lol

[Darius Bieber]

You didn't kill yourself after the last two games? Surprising.

Lol okay

[bklynspursfan]

These refs are just pathetic. Hopefully the 4th they turn it around to makeup for this garbage. Calling everything on us and giving our guys 0 respect on the other end. Just pathetic

[Robz4000]

:lmao no one of the Spurs were even near that ball

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs beat Celtics twice. Clown

Warriors were not at full strength last night.

[Ron Swanson]

B3rtans!

[HarlemHeat37]

Kawhi looks really off, tbh..no effort on D tonight..

[sasaint]

:lmao no one of the Spurs were even near that ball

I didn't think so, either, but nobody beefed.

[GSH]

Bertans begging for the ball. No doubt that was going.

[bklynspursfan]

Nope. Epic was last night. Tonight is run-of-the-mill.

You're right... Haha.

It's not easy playing 5 on 8, but we'll overcome it. Our guys look pissed off, you don't see that very often. Especially with Green

[TimDunkem]

Chris Webber should not make the Hall of Fame based solely on the fact that he is the worst fucking basketball announcer in the history of the sport.Please. Ever hear of Reggie Miller?

[ace3g]

Pop, please bring in Bertans

Good start.

[boutons_deux]

Kawhi underperforming on the road, again

[spursistan]

How about not caring for that Top seed? :lol

You really want a bruising 5-6 game series with these guys..

[sasaint]

Finally, Bertans.

[bklynspursfan]

Warriors were not at full strength last night.

So? We aren't technically either if that's your argument

[Capt Bringdown]

Can't get stops

[Robz4000]

It also can't be ignored how bad the Spurs get shafted by the refs every time they play a series against the Thunder.

[BatManu20]

Kawhi sucking this half. Not good.

[Robz4000]

Bertans making a difference already.

[Darius Bieber]

So? We aren't technically either if that's your argument

Against Boston yes.

[GSH]

Bertans playing good D on Kanter there.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We keep taking jumpers, OKC keeps attacking the rim :pc toss

[Darius Bieber]

Kawhi sucks this game. Not an MVP type game at all.

[skin27]

Can't get over the hump!!

[Capt Bringdown]

Feed Bertans

[Cry Havoc]

Kawhi looks really off, tbh..no effort on D tonight..

It usually takes him a game or so to spool up after he sits.

Great 2 on 4 fastbreak stop for our D though.

[Chews]

Seems like lately we've been trying to just out jump the other team for rebounds instead of boxing out

[Ron Swanson]

Simmons dribbled off his damn foot.

[bklynspursfan]

Aren't taking advantage of these stops

[Darius Bieber]

Simmons sucks ass

[BatManu20]

Patty had Bertans wide open, and instead shoots a contested jumper that bricks over the backboard..

[Capt Bringdown]

OKC D looking pretty good. Swarming

[sasaint]

Kawhi sucking this half. Not good.

Very strange. Hope he can bring it in the 4th.

[DAF86]

Fuck Simmons, he had Kawhi with Abrines on him.

[ace3g]

Simmons it is hand eye - not hand foot coordination...

[Darius Bieber]

That's game.

[GSH]

WTF is with all the contact and no whistles? Your man threating to get the corner on you? Just body block him and make him change direction.

[Barfunk]

Why can't our team make layups?

[timtonymanu]

Smh Simmons. So awful sometimes

[bklynspursfan]

I'm shocked they didn't give WB that call

[313]

Robertson enforcing his will

[skin27]

Kawhi can't do anthyin on offense this quarter!!

[GSH]

Fuck Simmons, he had Kawhi with Abrines on him.


Simmons took a hell of a lot of contact there. Westbrook would have been shooting freebies.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Leonard playing lazy ass defense right now

[Darius Bieber]

Can't wait to see the delusional Spur fans defend this loss :lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Is Kiwi still tired? Seems to just be going through the motions

[boutons_deux]

killed on the boards, comparatively horrible FG%

[TheGreatYacht]

About time Kawhi decides to man up and get the fucking ball from these scrubs

[KDKSpurs24]

We don't even look like we have an identity..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We have no depth

[Chews]

REBOUND THE DAMN BALL HOLY HELL

[mexicanjunior]

This rebounding is trash...

[sasaint]

I'm shocked they didn't give WB that call

Me, too, but I actually thought he travelled.

[DarrinS]

Robertson enforcing his will

Meh, one-way player. Good defense tho.

[GSH]

Simmons took a hell of a lot of contact there. Westbrook would have been shooting freebies.


I just replayed it. He got raked across both arms while going up for that shot. You can forgive a miss when that happens. You can't forgive the no-call.

[spursistan]

Simmons is just a scrub..let's face it..he got his opportunity to shine for this team, but this who he is..

[Capt Bringdown]

This is looking like a Pop White-Flag game.

[Chews]

Can't wait to see the delusional Spur fans defend this loss :lmao

You're trying so hard lol

[loveforthegame]

Good to see Leonard's teammates pick up the slack while he has a rare off night.

[SPURt]

This game is frustrating as hell to watch, turnover after freaking turnover and OKC is getting every 50/50 ball and hitting everything they throw up

[Nathan89]

Kawhi has to dominate or the Spurs are complete fucking trash.

[Holden_Caulfield]

this is embarrassing

[DAF86]

Simmons took a hell of a lot of contact there. Westbrook would have been shooting freebies.

I'm talking about the play where Leonard was demanding the ball on the block with Abrines on him and Simmons swung it the other way, got the ball back and dribbled it off his foot.

[Baam]

The Spurs don't want this team in the first round if they can help it, Denver about 100 times easier.

[skin27]

It's time for kawhi to drive to the basket everytime he gets the ball!!!

[sasaint]

Leonard playing lazy ass defense right now

[Darius Bieber]

this is embarrassing

[Capt Bringdown]

Simmons is just a scrub..let's face it..he got his opportunity to shine for this team, but this who he is..

He has been disappointing.

[GSH]

Where the hell has Pau been? He had a hell of a first half.

[$pursDynasty]

We keep taking jumpers, OKC keeps attacking the rim :pc toss We are playing euro finesse

[TheGreatYacht]

Lee and his 1pt 2rebs statline playing over Gasol who has 16pts in 13min :lol

[Darius Bieber]

Forbes back in lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Killing us on the boards

[twincam]

We

[TimDunkem]

Fucking frustrating game. Can't get a call, tons of turnovers, OKC bigs dominating the boards as usual, and their scrubs predictably going off.

[$pursDynasty]

Pau should feast now

[TimDunkem]

Lee and his 1pt 2rebs statline playing over Gasol who has 16pts in 13min :lol
Infuriating,tbh.

[Barfunk]

Wtf is Pop trying to throw this game with that lineup out there????

[GSH]

I'm talking about the play where Leonard was demanding the ball on the block with Abrines on him and Simmons swung it the other way, got the ball back and dribbled it off his foot.


That's the one I was talking about him getting body blocked. Shit, I can play defense if I get to do that.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard hurt? Went to the locker room.

[313]

Deadman is 100% responsible for this

Pay Dedmon<3 krew :lol 313 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=43150)
:lmao

[Capt Bringdown]

Forbes = White flag

[spursistan]

It also can't be ignored how bad the Spurs get shafted by the refs every time they play a series against the Thunder.
Still think with a perfect storm against us, this team could be taken to a 7-game series against this Thunder..there is very little sure things for us..Outside Kawhi i don't how everyone going to show up..

[sasaint]

Fucking frustrating game. Can't get a call, tons of turnovers, OKC bigs dominating the boards as usual, and their scrubs predictably going off.

Good synopsis. That's the game I am watching. Smh!

[r0drig0lac]

great d by davis

[ace3g]

jeez 50/50 balls... and TOs

[BatManu20]

Get Forbes OUT

[313]

Meh, one-way player. Good defense tho.I'd take him over Danny a lot of days. At least when he misses threes he doesn't get lit up like D-League.

[GSH]

Shit pass from Forbes. Next possession he passes up a 3, which is the only thing he does.

[HI-FI]

Bertans is such an underrated badass.

[TheRemix]

Forbes doesn't belong on an nba court

[Chews]

game still looks too fast for forbes

[ace3g]

F that shot... their bigs hitting tough shots all night when we almost get the stop....

[Capt Bringdown]

fucking awful

[Darius Bieber]

Thunder extending the lead without Westbrook in the game... such a super trash ass team.

[skin27]

It's Over!!!

[$pursDynasty]

Why isn't Pau demanding the ball with that lineup?

[bklynspursfan]

Forbes is all kinds of terrible.

Can't see Pop staying with that lineup long

[BatManu20]

Why is Pop continuing to play Forbes?? He's clearly not ready for this.

[SpursIndonesia]

Forbes is just not a NBA level player. :depressed

[Nathan89]

A solid wing defender and some tall bigs is all it takes to defeat the Spurs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We need bigs to play like bigs. I'm sick of all these jumpers.

[DarrinS]

Pop doesn't care about this game. Pretty obvious.

[Splits]

Obviously were going to struggle without Tony. Pop basically gave this game away

[Uriel]

If we lose this game, it could very well be our first season without a double-digit win streak in a long time.

[sasaint]

Going to the break, the game action showed Kawhi taking a shot to his chops. I wonder if that shook him up?

[TheGreatYacht]

We just have too much dead weight. Deadman, Green, Simmons, Mills, etc

[100%duncan]

Bryn Forbes showing us why can be DLEAGUE mvp tbh :lmao

[DAF86]

You can't expect to put a lineup with a bunch of d-leaguers and win on the road, tbh.

[BatManu20]

Just doesn't feel like our night. Too many guys playing like shit. Hopefully I'm wrong. Would love another come-from-behind victory here.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I'm tired of watching these Spurs half ass their way through wins, I hope they lose this game

[SPURt]

Such a garbage ass quarter

[GSH]

It's Over!!!


LOL. If I get bored enough, I'm gonna go back and count how many times those words have been posted tonight.

[DarrinS]

Why is Pop continuing to play Forbes?? He's clearly not ready for this.

Because he doesn't care about this particular W.

[Holden_Caulfield]

i cant believe i got off work early for this shit :lol

[Mikeanaro]

Why Forbes? why tonight? Forbes is for garbage time or easy teams.

[$pursDynasty]

Why is it when Thunder players take a ft a thunder player is close to a rebound, when a Spur takes one there isn't a Spur anywhere close on a miss

[DarrinS]

Obviously were going to struggle without Tony.

:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Obviously were going to struggle without Tony. Pop basically gave this game away
Donovan > Pop

[sasaint]

Pop doesn't care about this game. Pretty obvious.

Absolutely obvious.