GT: Spurs v Grizzlies (7:30 PM CT/3:30 AM Riga) sponsored by "DNP-Rest"

[spursistan]

"Who is sitting tonight?" is going to be the most frequently asked question you're going to hear before any Spurs game for the next 10 days.

Not in favor of mass-resting key players in the remaining 6 games since nobody really outside Pau looks to be in good rhythm heading into the playoffs..I would probably hold out Manu more than anyone since he is the most prone to a stupid injury, but Kawhi/TP/LMA/Green all need to get in a groove.

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[Robz4000]

I'd prolly play Kawhi so he can get a feel for how the Grizz are going to defend him again, but everyone else is fair game.

[spursistan]

Likely first round preview..

Going to be interesting to monitor the level of effort/urgency of Memphis in this game..Wonder if they rush Gasol back for this one..or may be it is a real tankfest between them and Okc to get us :lol..(Grizzlies face Thunder at home after this game, so they could legitimately still jump them for 6th seed)..

[daledondale]

:flag:

[spursistan]

Grizz don't even bother anymore with putting Chandler Parson on their injury report :lol..

[spursistan]

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Translation: "Playing(and starting) till 40 come hell or high water"

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[spursistan]

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[spursistan]

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Warriors in 4
Clippers in 6 (in 5 w/HC)
Houston in 6
Spurs in 6

[Robz4000]

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Warriors in 4
Clippers in 6 (in 5 w/HC)
Houston in 6
Spurs in 6

Spurs in 5 or 7 imo; they won't close out the Grizz in Memphis. Houston also beats the Thunder in 5 or less.

[RD2191]

Spurs will sweep the grizz, I guarantee it.

[apalisoc_9]

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Warriors in 4
Clippers in 6 (in 5 w/HC)
Houston in 6
Spurs in 6

Warriors 4
Spurs in 5
Clippers in 6
Houston in 4

[apalisoc_9]

Spurs over Houston in 6 or less
Warriors over Clippers in 5

Spurs over Warriors in 6

Spurs over CLE in 6 or less

[RD2191]

The first 2 rounds of the playoffs should be 5 game series. Having to win 4 games in the 1st and 2nd rounds is retarded, not to mention series that drag out.

[cjw]

Slightly off topic, but with the 2 seed all but locked in, a part of me will be cheering against the Spurs and for the Lakers later this week. After the Lakers beat the Grizz, they caught PHX in the win column and doesn't look like PHX is even trying anymore. One more win could push the Lakers out of a tie for second and into third on their own in number of lottery balls.



The first 2 rounds of the playoffs should be 5 game series. Having to win 4 games in the 1st and 2nd rounds is retarded, not to mention series that drag out.

Someone had idea of a three game sweep in round 1 (or even beyond that). Would reward teams for going for the jugular and getting extra rest but league would hate losing that extra game.

[spursistan]

Spurs in 5 or 7 imo; they won't close out the Grizz in Memphis. Houston also beats the Thunder in 5 or less.
I could see the Spurs winning in any amount numbers of games tbh..It is going to depend on them. Memphis doesn't have another gear and have been objectively the worst Western playoff team since the All Star break..

Conley is fine but he isn't a Westbrook who can blow up for a 45/10/15 and win you a game or two almost singlehandedly..And then you have a banged-up Gasol and bunch of old and unathletic dudes..

On the other hand I think the Thunder have a formula to make it a series vs Rockets especially if Harden continues to struggle with the wrist.. Tallball (rebounding), paint/rim-attacking (PG) and defense is what playoff basketball about...

[spursistan]

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http://nbamath.com/tpa-model/ (total point added)

Parker :lol..

[apalisoc_9]

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http://nbamath.com/tpa-model/ (total point added)

Parker :lol..

He's a huge negative when he's not making shots but aj even bigger negative of he does. Also, As I mentioned in the my new thread. Gasol has looked like the second best player for the spurs since playing as a 6th man.

[BillMc]

:flag:

Don't expect Pop to show any cards tonight. Someone said Kawhi should play to get used to Grizz double teams. I'd be ok with that but we should rest him soon.

[BillMc]

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Translation: "Playing(and starting) till 40 come hell or high water"


Tony has become the gopher in Caddyshack. ST is Bill Murray.

[SAGirl]

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http://nbamath.com/tpa-model/ (total point added)

Parker :lol..
Interesting, Tony is the worst player in the team relative to role and minutes. In that same vein rook Bryn Forbes not that far from Patty if he was shooting and moving off the ball to get open with more aggressiveness, something he could learn with experience and chemistry.

That surprised me bc I would venture just the fact they are specialists is probably what impacts the offense the most. Mills obviously is much better just on his experience and his speed moving off the ball, + he's an incredibly quick gunner, but I would have expected that chart to have Mills impact much higher.

edit: actually it's alarming bc as much as Kiwi is pulling the team up, Tony is dragging it way down.

[Thomas82]

:flag:

Don't expect Pop to show any cards tonight. Someone said Kawhi should play to get used to Grizz double teams. I'd be ok with that but we should rest him soon.

We have 2 back-to-backs this week, so I can almost guarantee he'll sit one of the games out this week.

[Chinook]

TPA is probably the worst advanced stat I've ever seen, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[RD2191]

TPA is probably the worst advanced stat I've ever seen, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Lol. Ok Mr only my stats matter.

[daledondale]

Lol. Ok Mr only my stats matter.:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

According to TPA.... Kiwi isn't a top 5 player, is worse than James Harden on defense, and is barely above Jimmy Butler overall. Seems accurate tbh imo

[$pursDynasty]

Spurs over Houston in 6 or less
Warriors over Clippers in 5

Spurs over Warriors in 6

Spurs over CLE in 6 or less
Preach, Applesauce!!! Amen brother

[Chinook]

Lol. Ok Mr only my stats matter.

Spoken like someone who doesn't know about the stats well enough to be able to tell the difference between the two of them.

[RD2191]

Spoken like someone who doesn't know about the stats well enough to be able to tell the difference between the two of them.

Spoken like a true douche.

[Chinook]

Spoken like a true douche.

Do you know the difference between the two of them? If not, you've got a whole lot of shutting the fuck up to do.

[RD2191]

Do you know the difference between the two of them? If not, you've got a whole lot of shutting the fuck up to do.

Ok Mr this team is better without Kawhi. :lmao

[rjv]

really sucks that murray got injured at this time of the year. i'd be surprised to see him back on the court this season, but i certainly hope he is still on the active playoff roster.

[Chinook]

Ok Mr this team is better without Kawhi. :lmao

Trying to bring Kawhi into this to save your ass.

[RD2191]

Trying to bring Kawhi into this to save your ass.

You said it not me, but keep on keepin on with your stats.

[SupremeGuy]

Slightly off topic, but with the 2 seed all but locked in, a part of me will be cheering against the Spurs and for the Lakers later this week. After the Lakers beat the Grizz, they caught PHX in the win column and doesn't look like PHX is even trying anymore. One more win could push the Lakers out of a tie for second and into third on their own in number of lottery balls.




Someone had idea of a three game sweep in round 1 (or even beyond that). Would reward teams for going for the jugular and getting extra rest but league would hate losing that extra game.That's interesting. Would definitely add some excitement.

[Chinook]

You said it not me, but keep on keepin on with your stats.

You and your bleeding ass can keep on trying to change the subject, but it work distract from anything.

[Dex]

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http://nbamath.com/tpa-model/ (total point added)

Parker :lol..

Goddamn. I want to believe that Parker still has the ability to be productive (for the Spurs's sake, if nothing else)...but graphs like these are making it more difficult than I would like.

[Dex]

really sucks that murray got injured at this time of the year. i'd be surprised to see him back on the court this season, but i certainly hope he is still on the active playoff roster.

Really doubt it. Spurs have to designate their 13-man playoff roster at the start of the playoffs.

Parker
Green
Leonard
Aldridge
Dedmon
Mills
Ginobili
Anderson
Gasol
Lee
Simmons
Bertans

Those 12 are pretty much a lock. They all have been seasoned over the year and have skills that could be helpful in a playoff game.

That leaves Forbes, Murray, and Anthony. If the Spurs decide to go with a guard, they probably choose Forbes considering Murray is coming off injury, hasn't played in weeks and was up-and-down even when he did. Forbes isn't great, but he's at least healthy and in some kind of rhythm.

Personally, I think they go with Anthony. Our front-line rotation is pretty slim, and Anthony could work in a pinch as an enforcer or if one of our bigs gets hurt or is in foul trouble.

[Chinook]

Really doubt it. Spurs have to designate their 13-man playoff roster at the start of the playoffs.

Parker
Green
Leonard
Aldridge
Dedmon
Mills
Ginobili
Anderson
Gasol
Lee
Simmons
Bertans

Those 12 are pretty much a lock. They all have been seasoned over the year and have skills that could be helpful in a playoff game.

That leaves Forbes, Murray, and Anthony. If the Spurs decide to go with a guard, they probably choose Forbes considering Murray is coming off injury, hasn't played in weeks and was up-and-down even when he did. Forbes isn't great, but he's at least healthy and in some kind of rhythm.

Personally, I think they go with Anthony. Our front-line rotation is pretty slim, and Anthony could work in a pinch as an enforcer or if one of our bigs gets hurt or is in foul trouble.

They don't need to designate a playoff roster anymore and haven't had to in like a decade.

[Dex]

They don't need to designate a playoff roster anymore and haven't had to in like a decade.

Huh...good to know. :downspin:

[gambit1990]

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Parker :lol..

[Arcadian]

Spurs over Houston in 6 or less
Warriors over Clippers in 5

Spurs over Warriors in 6

Spurs over CLE in 6 or less

:lobt2:

[BillMc]

Spurs over Houston in 6 or less
Warriors over Clippers in 5

Spurs over Warriors in 6

Spurs over CLE in 6 or less
This

[Ron Swanson]

Danny isn't playing tonight. Probably got drunk af last night watching the UNC game.

[Hoops Czar]

I don't know any team that is going to want to play Portland in the 1st round of the playoffs. GS is not sweeping them.

[Robz4000]

I don't know any team that is going to want to play Portland in the 1st round of the playoffs. GS is not sweeping them.

If Nurkic doesn't come back relatively healthy for the first round they will.

[FkLA]

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Parker :lol..

He's a master at getting the ball across halfcourt and calling out sets though, tbf.

[itzsoweezee]

I don't know any team that is going to want to play Portland in the 1st round of the playoffs. GS is not sweeping them.

Depends on whether Nurkic comes back in time and completely healthy.

[spurs1990]

By the way this is a first of a back-to-back of home games.

Now that's something you hardly ever see - I'd hazard a guess it hasn't happened in a non-lockout season.

[FkLA]

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Translation: "Playing(and starting) till 40 come hell or high water"

:lol What a faggot. Why doesn't he just say "I sucked. I need to be better. " ?

[apalisoc_9]

I don't know any team that is going to want to play Portland in the 1st round of the playoffs. GS is not sweeping them.

Nurkic is out. He's not playing in the playoffs.

[spursistan]

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[spursistan]

Likely first round preview..

Going to be interesting to monitor the level of effort/urgency of Memphis in this game..Wonder if they rush Gasol back for this one..or may be it is a real tankfest between them and Okc to get us :lol..(Grizzlies face Thunder at home after this game, so they could legitimately still jump them for 6th seed)..
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Seems like Memphis want to get out of the 7th seed..

[TheDoctor]

I smell a rout. Spurs by 17+ tbh

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[MultiTroll]

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Translation: "Playing(and starting) till 40 come hell or high water"
Ironic.
Two who had a hand in helping the Spurs to Championships have become the biggest obstacles. And have been for quite a while.

[TheDoctor]

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[spursistan]

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At least game will be interesting..Both teams are more or less at full strength-- a preview of sort to a potential series in less than couple of weeks ..

[FkLA]

Ironic.
Two who had a hand in helping the Spurs to Championships have become the biggest obstacles. And have been for quite a while.

The great Emmanuel Ginobili is an asset not an obstacle.

[Robz4000]

Would've liked the Spurs to punt on this game since this is one where I could see someone getting hurt. Still, winning this all but assures the Spurs of landing the Grizz in the first round.

[spurs10]

Go Spurs! :flag:

[r0drig0lac]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/flag.gif

[spurs10]

Right on Sean Elliott " Why not just call it the ' most valuable offensive player' the guys Kawhi is up against are not in the same universe defensively."

[RD2191]

You and your bleeding ass can keep on trying to change the subject, but it work distract from anything.

Lol. You mean like Kawhi has been tearing your ass up all season? Stay salty, Kawhi will keep winning per usual.

[RD2191]

Right on Sean Elliott " Why not just call it the ' most valuable offensive player' the guys Kawhi is up against are not in the same universe defensively."

"Overrated" - Chinook

[Perry Mason]

Interesting, Tony is the worst player in the team relative to role and minutes. In that same vein rook Bryn Forbes not that far from Patty if he was shooting and moving off the ball to get open with more aggressiveness, something he could learn with experience and chemistry.

That surprised me bc I would venture just the fact they are specialists is probably what impacts the offense the most. Mills obviously is much better just on his experience and his speed moving off the ball, + he's an incredibly quick gunner, but I would have expected that chart to have Mills impact much higher.

edit: actually it's alarming bc as much as Kiwi is pulling the team up, Tony is dragging it way down.

Um, you are literally commenting on one bad week. TPA is also a flawed stat.

[ElNono]

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[Chinook]

Lol. You mean like Kawhi has been tearing your ass up all season? Stay salty, Kawhi will keep winning per usual.

Butt-hurt exhibit A


"Overrated" - Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)

And butt-hurt exhibit B.

[dabom]

"Overrated" - Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)

:lol

[TheCultOfPersonality]

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Warriors in 4
Clippers in 6 (in 5 w/HC)
Houston in 6
Spurs in 6

Spurs in 4 or 5 tbh.

[td4mvp21]

OMG at the empty seats :lol

[Robz4000]

OMG at the empty seats :lol

Depressing

[dabom]

The gt gas 60 people. :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Embarrassing crowd :lmao

Can't wait till they move the team

[TheDoctor]

That LMA foul was on Simmons tbh

[NASpurs]

Has the feel of a preseason game.

[Canyonero]

Dem seats smh

[Robz4000]

Has the feel of a preseason game.

Pretty much. Can't see either team showing their A-game at this point.

[spursistan]

This crowd :lmao..You would have it is Timmy last home game here...oh wait...

[TheDoctor]

FUCK YOU DEDMON

Man, gotta be smarter than that.

[Ron Swanson]

Kawhi!

[TheCultOfPersonality]

This game is going how I expected so far.

[TheDoctor]

Magic Leonard. That playmaking :wow

[$pursDynasty]

Man a lot of empty seats, is it scalpers, because those are sweet seats. Spurs should let folks in the cheap seats have them instead of being empty

[Keepin' it real]

Playoff atmosphere.

[Robz4000]

Kawhi really has become a complete player. Can't think of any aspect of his game he needs to improve on this Summer outside handling double teams better. Hopefully he puts focus on improving his conditioning. Although he's in great shape he does seem to tire out quickly, though that prolly has to do more with the huge load on his shoulders on both ends than anything else.

[TheGreatYacht]

Danny is really missed!!!

[Robz4000]

Man a lot of empty seats, is it scalpers, because those are sweet seats. Spurs should let folks in the cheap seats have them instead of being empty

Companies buy out those seats for the whole season but rarely seem to use them.

[TheDoctor]

Magic Leonard. That playmaking :wow

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[Robz4000]

:lmao Dedmon

[TheGreatYacht]

Deadman is a fucking retard. If Buford pays this clown more than the MLE :lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Companies buy out those seats for the whole season but rarely seem to use them.
If not give them to a charity or something

[TheDoctor]

Man a lot of empty seats, is it scalpers, because those are sweet seats. Spurs should let folks in the cheap seats have them instead of being empty

Read on Twitter there was a concert nearby the ATT Center and the traffic to get at was/is impossible.

[RD2191]

Butt-hurt exhibit A



And butt-hurt exhibit B.

Lol. I'm just fukin with you.

[TheGreatYacht]

Disgusting pass by Manure

[r0drig0lac]

Manu...

[$pursDynasty]

Wow Manu the checks in first Spurs turnover, coincidence???

[spurs10]

OMG at the empty seats :lol
Yeah it's crazy! I'm going tomorrow and if it's like that I'm move to row 1!!

[Robz4000]

That LMA chuck perfectly describes the attitude around this game.

[$pursDynasty]

Bench f'n up on offense

[TheGreatYacht]

Praying Manure tears an ACL here....

[spursistan]

Bench has been ass..

[spurs10]

Read on Twitter there was a concert nearby the ATT Center and the traffic to get at was/is impossible. That make sense.

[SAGirl]

Um, you are literally commenting on one bad week. TPA is also a flawed stat.
Many stats are flawed.. I am not arguing for it. His suckinness is not limited to one week. If only...

[TheGreatYacht]

That Down syndrome foul by Deadman changed the momentum. Fuck that guy.

[ElNono]

shitty bench play so far

[Robz4000]

It does disturb me how Conley just destroys the Spurs in every facet seemingly every game this season. He's gonna be a lot of trouble in the first round if Parker continues to play terribly.

[$pursDynasty]

It does disturb me how Conley just destroys the Spurs in every facet seemingly every game this season. He's gonna be a lot of trouble in the first round if Parker continues to play terribly.
earning his check but he didn't get hot until the bench checked in

[TheGreatYacht]

Playoff Microwave Grills!!!

[$pursDynasty]

Microwave smh

[TheGreatYacht]

Has this bench scored?!?!?! :lmao

[dabom]

:lol

[Robz4000]

:lmao this bench is a disgrace right now

[spursistan]

LOL...Dump this ugly ass series on NBA TV..

[$pursDynasty]

Didn't the Spurs have 13 when MVPARKER sat down?

[spurs10]

Glad to see someone scoring!

[TheGreatYacht]

Fathead better not see a MINUTE of playoff action unless we're getting blown out

[Robz4000]

earning his check but he didn't get hot until the bench checked in

That's what I'm worried about. He can do whatever he wants to Mills, so if Parker can't stay on the court the Spurs are in deep shit.

[spursistan]

Pay Paddy :lmao..

[$pursDynasty]

That was abysmal play by the bench

[TheDoctor]

UNC vs Gonzaga was more exciting than this disaster

[spursistan]

This the worst quarter by a Spurs bench in unit in years..

[spurs10]

If anyone does show up to see the game they'll probably go home. We're on track to score 56!

[TheDoctor]

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[Darius Bieber]

:lmaoPeople who think the Spurs will actually beat this Memphis team in a series, when the oldest player in the NBA Vince Carter plays better than 90% of our roster.

[$pursDynasty]

That's what I'm worried about. He can do whatever he wants to Mills, so if Parker can't stay on the court the Spurs are in deep shit.
dang Dijon worst timed injury, could have gotten major burn to close out season and might have netted an extra win or two.

[TheGreatYacht]

Pay Paddy :lmao..
2 person short bus :lmao

[sasaint]

UNC vs Gonzaga was more exciting than this disaster

:lol............................:wow

[ducks]

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[spursistan]

Super worried about the Spurs offense in the playoffs..

[Robz4000]

Spurs in 5 or 7 imo; they won't close out the Grizz in Memphis. Houston also beats the Thunder in 5 or less.

Leaning towards this being a 7-game series. The Grizz's frontline/athleticism doesn't destroy the Spurs' like the Thunder but they're a very disciplined defense that can shut down the Spurs' mediocre offense pretty easily.

...and now Manu is hurt. Spectacular.

[TheGreatYacht]

Hope it's serious, Manure.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

OMG at the empty seats :lol
There is a concert at freeman coliseum. I was on way to
game and never made it. 7:30 I was still on the access road
trying to make a right turn. Traffic was backed up for miles. Probably would not have made it till halftime so I turned around and came home

[$pursDynasty]

HOTS back in

[TheGreatYacht]

Fucking Fathead can't even defend. Get the fuck outta there

[TheGreatYacht]

Fathead :lmao

[Robz4000]

:lmao Fathead

[resistanze]

Man the PG situation is awful

[TheGreatYacht]

Man the PG situation is awful
I agree, after Parker... there isn't much

[Robz4000]

Man the PG situation is awful

Disgusting that PATFO let it get this bad.

[Leetonidas]

Might as well let Kawhi take 30+ shots

[DarrinS]

Man the PG situation is awful

Should've been addressed a long time ago. TP peaked a decade ago.

[TheDoctor]

Get Kawhi back in there Pop or this game is going to be outta reach for these bench Sprubs.

[TheGreatYacht]

Fathead 0/4, -8

Can't wait till his beluga whale fan cries how Pop took away his "deserved" minutes

[spursistan]

It will be another rude awakening for the this team offense in the playoffs..I have seen enough already...I would argue last year'"s team manufactured better looks/shots on the whole than this iteration -- the rating be damned..

[sasaint]

First to 80 wins?

[$pursDynasty]

Makin a run with HOTS and starters back

[TheGreatYacht]

Makin a run with HOTS and starters back
Only guard that can run an offense and won't shrink under pressure tbh

[Robz4000]

:rollin the Spurs have 21 points halfway through the second quarter with Memphis missing Tony Allen

[Keepin' it real]

1980s level defensive intensity.

[Strategic]

First to 80 wins?Generous

[$pursDynasty]

Should've been addressed a long time ago. TP peaked a decade ago.
Actually Parker peaked the year the Heatles beat the Spurs serious MVP candidate that year just fell off after our last title

[RD2191]

I retract my previous statement of the spurs sweeping the grizz. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Bryn Forbes

48% college 3pt shooter
45% D League 3pt shooter
20% NBA 3pt shooter

[Robz4000]

Get Forbes the fuck out.

[sasaint]

Generous

It's gotta pick up, right? Right.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I retract my previous statement of the spurs sweeping the grizz. :lol
It could still happen.

[Strategic]

Tony made Carter look 40 1/2
on that fast break.

[Robz4000]

I really hope Pop isn't seriously planning on giving Forbes minutes come playoff time. All logic says no but with the way he's coached the past few postseasons and with how many minutes he's force-feeding Forbes I'm starting to wonder.

[$pursDynasty]

HOTS

[TheGreatYacht]

Don't you close the quarter with Microwave Grills, Poop

[Robz4000]

It could still happen.

It won't be a sweep. Memphis is far too good of a defense while the Spurs' offense has been easily shut down the past few seasons. Hell, I wouldn't 100% rule out Memphis winning the series.

[ducks]

Tp and LMA bringing it sending Griv message

[TheGreatYacht]

Fatty and Fathead in. Ugh

[$pursDynasty]

Spurs down 1 when Tony checked out

[sasaint]

I really hope Pop isn't seriously planning on giving Forbes minutes come playoff time. All logic says no but with the way he's coached the past few postseasons and with how many minutes he's force-feeding Forbes I'm starting to wonder.

Garbage time minutes to save Tony and Patty. Pop is only force-feeding him in meaningless RS games.

[ducks]

Tony Parker now has more career field goals than David Robinson. Parker's 7,366th passes Robinson for third in Spurs and #51 in NBA history.

[Robz4000]

:lol Fizzdale all but said the Grizz want the Spurs in the first round

[TheGreatYacht]

Give these motherfuckers some stickum spray

[spursistan]

Kawhi settling for too many tough shots..

[TheGreatYacht]

Fatty and Fathead in. Ugh
These bums getting dicked down harder than DarrinS mom

[$pursDynasty]

Put in Davis or something this unit sucks

[sasaint]

We get a TO, and it becomes a dunk for the Grizz...SMH!

[Robz4000]

Conley is sonning the fuck out of Mills.

[$pursDynasty]

Patty looks like crap tonight, if Dijon was healthy, I would shut the microwave down for the night

[TheGreatYacht]

Fatty Mills and Fatty head duo:0/6, 4 turnovers, -17

[$pursDynasty]

Looking like a, you can't pl

[DPG21920]

Good to see TP holding his own against another playoff team. Guard play is still weak overall, but as a whole as long as one of TP or Mills plays well in a game SA should be ok.

[Strategic]

Was I sleeping or was that a half of pro ball?

[sasaint]

Conley is sonning the fuck out of Mills.

Not completely unexpected, but Patty's offense is AWOL. He seems checked out. The whole team does, tbh. Saving it for the Lakers? :lol

[MultiTroll]

Kawhi settling for too many tough shots..
When he goes Kobme it's annoying.

[RD2191]

33 in the 1st qtr, not bad. :wakeup

[$pursDynasty]

Looking like a, "you can't play Patty against the Grizz" thread type of night. I hope the team wakes up in the second half. All that said still prefer the Grizz to Thunderefs in first round.

[Robz4000]

Just sucks all the lower-seeded playoff teams can lock down the Spurs' offense so easily.

[dabom]

The whole bench has Zero fg's and 7 turnovers. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Just a reminder: the bench caused the team the OKC series.

Couldnt score and couldn't stop Kanter.

Manure and Microwave shat the bed. Turd towers got blown up. Fathead got minutes.

[sasaint]

Was I sleeping or was that a half of pro ball?

Don't know about the snoozing, but that was not a half of PRO ball.

[spursistan]

They won't be favored, but the Grizz should like their chances in this series if we are being honest..This is clearly no longer the mismatch of past few years with Spurs' offense falling off a cliff..

At no point in the 3 and 1/2 reg season games they've played you could say this a 2th-7th seed match-up: Spurs have yet to put a stretch of dominant play against them..

[dabom]

Just a reminder: the bench caused the team the OKC series.

Couldnt score and couldn't stop Kanter.

Porker being a POS was the reason faggot. :lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Just a reminder: the bench caused the team the OKC series.

Couldnt score and couldn't stop Kanter.
sometimes it seems the only thing it is good for is taking lots of minutes from the starters in the RS.

[dabom]

Anyone actually thinking the grizz have a chance in a series. :lmao

[Robz4000]

Looking like a, "you can't play Patty against the Grizz" thread type of night. I hope the team wakes up in the second half. All that said still prefer the Grizz to Thunderefs in first round.

Agreed, but it's annoying that this is even a conversation in the first place.

[TheGreatYacht]

Porker being a POS was the reason faggot. :lmao
Better stats than Mills, pussy :lmao

[ducks]

The whole bench has Zero fg's and 7 turnovers. :lol
Impressed

Gasol should be pissed and go off second half

[MultiTroll]

The great Emmanuel Ginobili is an asset not an obstacle.
Agree.
I was referring to Pop n Pork.

[dabom]

Better stats than Mills, pussy :lmao

Not saying much. Porker can't even score when no one actually defending him when there is Green Kawhi and LMA on the floor. :lmao

[DPG21920]

Not completely unexpected, but Patty's offense is AWOL. He seems checked out. The whole team does, tbh. Saving it for the Lakers? :lol

Its concerning since in the playoffs Mills is not going to be going against back ups especially if Pop plays the lineup that in a small sample size has the highest net rating post All-Star Break.

[TheGreatYacht]

sometimes it seems the only thing it is good for is taking lots of minutes from the starters in the RS.
I really hope Manure's injury is career ending.

[TheGreatYacht]

Not saying much. Porker can't even score when no one actually defending him when there is Green Kawhi and LMA on the floor. :lmao
TOSB Parker put up better stats against Westbrook than Fatty Grills did against Cameron Payne

Let that sink in, faggot :lmao

[dabom]

Its concerning since in the playoffs Mills is not going to be going against back ups especially if Pop plays the lineup that in a small sample size has the highest net rating post All-Star Break.

We win a ship if Patty has more minutes than Porker in close Playoff games.

[$pursDynasty]

Impressed

Gasol should be pissed and go off second halfhe is rebounding ok, but so euro on offense, always finesse with the ball , losing the handle and crying for fouls

[DPG21920]

Just sucks all the lower-seeded playoff teams can lock down the Spurs' offense so easily.

TBH, I really think most of that is poor shooting nights from Danny and Dedmon falling off in the SL. SA generating pretty good looks most games but when they miss, they go ice cold. Even Danny just doing his normal I'm awesome in the playoffs routine makes this a top 3 offense.

[DarrinS]

I really hope Manure's injury is career ending.

wow

[TheDoctor]

33 in the 1st qtr, not bad. :wakeup

:rollin:flag:

[Robz4000]

TBH, I really think most of that is poor shooting nights from Danny and Dedmon falling off in the SL. SA generating pretty good looks most games but when they miss, they go ice cold. Even Danny just doing his normal I'm awesome in the playoffs routine makes this a top 3 offense.

Hopefully that happens or this could be a really short postseason run.

[dabom]

TOSB Parker put up better stats against Westbrook than Fatty Grills did against Cameron Payne

Let that sink in, faggot :lmao

Patty was the first option of a lineup with fathead dworst fatdiaw amd old man manu.

Parker has the space and can't get past gear 1. :lmao

3 years in a row. :lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Man, I am missing Bobo, he could run the bench, when Manu was f'n up.

[DPG21920]

We win a ship if Patty has more minutes than Porker in close Playoff games.

Not if he does what he did vs OKC with those minutes and vs GS last game and MEM this game.

[Chinook]

Sean keeps acting like Mills wasn't just playing normal PnR defense on that steal. Sure, it's a nice play, but the Spurs do that literally every time.

[dabom]

Not if he does what he did vs OKC with those minutes and vs GS last game and MEM this game.

Your smarter than the rest. Does having shit players around you make it harder on you?

[sasaint]

Its concerning since in the playoffs Mills is not going to be going against back ups especially if Pop plays the lineup that in a small sample size has the highest net rating post All-Star Break.

Yes, it is one concern among many. I just hope Patty goes microwave on offense, causes a couple of turnovers with his scrambling D, and net zeros against his opposite number.

[daledondale]

What did i miss?

[dabom]

Patty has never had trouble with the grizz in a series.

[DPG21920]

If TP has a strong 2nd half that should do wonders for people's confidence. Two games in a row vs playoff level teams with solid production and efficiency.

[DPG21920]

Your smarter than the rest. Does having shit players around you make it harder on you?

Sure. But then by default since SA always has a top bench, then Mills numbers are inflated because he's playing against shit players most of the time, no?

[DPG21920]

Danny is the x-factor obviously. When he's hitting Spurs are pretty much unbeatable.

[DarrinS]

If TP has a strong 2nd half that should do wonders for people's confidence. Two games in a row vs playoff level teams with solid production and efficiency.

Let's hope so. A solid stat line from TP is a statistical anomaly this year.

[DPG21920]

I think Patty and TP will get equal chances with the main guys and whomever is playing better will get the minutes. Just have to hope that one of them each game plays well. When they both struggle it really sucks.

[spursistan]

Kawhi 3PT back :cry

[DPG21920]

Great pass by TP and love seeing Kawhi's 3 ball come back!

[$pursDynasty]

HOTS and Kiwi

[SAGirl]

Glad Kiwi's 3 pt shot seems to be back. :tu

[ducks]

Leonard on fire from deep

[dabom]

Sure. But then by default since SA always has a top bench, then Mills numbers are inflated because he's playing against shit players most of the time, no?

It's easier to stack up on the better player. Why do you think Patty plays great with the starting lineup. He gets space and vice versa. Dude is carrying the bench with crazy impact. Who knows, we probably get owned worse without patty vs OKC.

That's my point.

[FkLA]

The Pork passed to Kawhi :wow

[Robz4000]

Yep, looking like Kawhi is coming out of his slump :tu

[DPG21920]

It's easier to stack up on the better player. Why do you think Patty plays great with the starting lineup. He gets space and vice versa. Dude is carrying the bench with crazy impact. Who knows, we probably get owned worse without patty vs OKC.

That's my point.

We will see. TP playing well last game and tonight bodes well. Its found money if SA can keep Mills vs bench players IMO and having them both play well. Mills will get his chance vs playoff level starters though soon enough. Let's hope he keeps it up.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

WTF... 35-33 at halftime? And the Nuggets-Pelicans game is 105-102 after 3 quarters? :lol

[DPG21920]

Come on TP. Bad TO. Great transition defense by SA but give up a Gasol 3.

[DPG21920]

Yuck kawhi. Great defense by Grizz there for sure.

[DPG21920]

LMA is a beast on defense!! Love it.

[Robz4000]

Memphis looks so underwhelming against everyone else but the Spurs. Must be that revenge factor after last season's sweep.

[sasaint]

Juice!

[TheGreatYacht]

Simmons BETTER be the backup 3 in the playoffs

[DPG21920]

I don't like that shot from Kawhi. I like getting into the offense quickly vs MEM but that was a crowded shot.

[sasaint]

Memphis looks so underwhelming against everyone else but the Spurs. Must be that revenge factor after last season's sweep.

They look pretty underwhelming against us. It's just that we look underwhelming against them, too.

[DPG21920]

Memphis looks so underwhelming against everyone else but the Spurs. Must be that revenge factor after last season's sweep.

Spurs are a defensive team and so is MEM. Only SA has a legit offense most of the time.

[spursistan]

That Aldridge block..holy shit! LMA is playing the D of his life..

[ducks]

Bench scores

[$pursDynasty]

Don't see Manu on the bench what's the word. League pass has me on grizz broadcast

[Robz4000]

They look pretty underwhelming against us. It's just that we look underwhelming against them, too.

Outside this game they've actually shot really well against the Spurs. If that trend comes back in the postseason the Spurs are in deep shit.

[FkLA]

HOTS looking spry today. It's too bad it won't last.

[ducks]

Crowd arrived late due to traffic jam

[TheGreatYacht]

Don't see Manu on the bench what's the word. League pass has me on grizz broadcast
God almighty. We might have a chance for 6 now

[ducks]

Don't see Manu on the bench what's the word. League pass has me on grizz broadcastgot hit in quad

[FkLA]

HOTS looking spry today. It's too bad it won't last.

Nvm he's giving it right back to Conley on the other end.

[TheGreatYacht]

Nvm he's giving it right back to Conley on the other end.
If you watched the game you'd know Fatty Mills and Deadman are responsible for all his points. Sad!

[spursistan]

these usless SA beat writers can't even get an update on Manu at half time..

[DPG21920]

HOTS looking spry today. It's too bad it won't last.

Two games in a row against quality teams. Mills off of rest looking bad, on the heels of a no-show vs GS concerns me too. Can't afford to have TP come on and Mills fall off vs playoff level teams.

[SAGirl]

Don't see Manu on the bench what's the word. League pass has me on grizz broadcast
Knee thigh contusion won't return to This game.
from Paul Garci tweet:
No Manu on the Spurs' bench to start the second half.


After that knee/thigh shot, chances likely he won't return in this game.

[Capt Bringdown]

Doesn't seem that long ago when Zach Randolph was bum-raping the Spurs on a regular basis.
Ahh yes, the McDyess/turd towers years.

[FkLA]

If you watched the game you'd know Fatty Mills and Deadman are responsible for all his points. Sad!

Are you watching the 3rd Qtr, faggot?