Game Thread: Spurs vs. Clippers -- Tue. (11/7) - 7:30/C (3:30am Riga Time)

[sasaint]

Have to buckle up
it ain’t over. I hope Mills saved some for the 4th Q tbh

Not over with these refs and Manu throwing passes like the last one. And Clipscrubs shooting...

[RD2191]

Oh gawd here we go

[TheGreatYacht]

Ugh. Team looked so good without Fatty Mills.

[weeks]

sweet pass by gay to manu

[NASpurs]

Still a chokeable game.

[Spurtacular]

He is pissed....he never reached expectations.

He surpassed expectations. He never reached the hype.

[Ron Swanson]

Kyle is tearing up shit on the boards.

[Spurtacular]

Still a chokeable game.

I'm more worried about the Cliprefs showing up, tbh.

[sasaint]

LMA showing some grit.

[Ron Swanson]

That was off Jordan.

[sasaint]

I'm more worried about the Cliprefs showing up, tbh.

Like that OB call?

[Ron Swanson]

Patty just got a rebound in between Griffin and Jordan. :lol

[DAF86]

Rudy for 6MoY, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

All of you are Gay men!!!

[cutewizard]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[NASpurs]

Feels good to have another scoring threat like Rudy.

[sasaint]

He surpassed expectations. He never reached the hype.

I thought the expectations and hype were pretty congruent.

[$pursDynasty]

Man snuck away to watch a Lil RIC Flair and come back and the Point Shark is still killing them, not this Gay!

[TE]

The officiating has kept the Clippers in the game relatively speaking

[sasaint]

Feels good to have another scoring threat like Rudy.

:tu

[Ron Swanson]

Man snuck away to watch a Lil RIC Flair and come back and the Point Shark is still killing them, not this Gay!

I have the 30 for 30 on DVR. Looking forward to watching it. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[weeks]

omg gay

[cutewizard]

tis GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

LOL

INCREDIBLE

[ElNono]

dat tattoo on Dejounte's right arm...

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2278796808/image.jpg

[Chinook]

I do know how people talk. Not feeling it today so I got triggered easily. But i’m not sensitive at all. Probably a little too quick to react on my end but it happened and don’t regret it. I can handle this word shit 99% of the time but that one triggered me but oh well. I’ll be dishing it out in days to come. I still don’t agree with your take though.

That's fine. It's not one I'm going to be able to support very well. Captivus is likely to come back to with stats showing Giannis hasn't been a bad passer and that him "holding the ball" hasn't made a difference in wins or losses. My issue with Giannis winning MVP would be that isoing on a mediocre team -- whether he has help or not -- is not what the award should be about. It was bad enough that Westbrook became the first MVP to be bounced in the first round since 2007 because people fell in love with triple-doubles. This would just be that to absurdity.

[DAF86]

dat tattoo on Dejounte's right arm...

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2278796808/image.jpg

Gonna need pic.

[Spurtacular]

I thought the expectations and hype were pretty congruent.

I expected him to make multiple all star games and be at 19-8 or higher. He has done that and even a bit better, imo, including being a perrenial playoff presence. I never would have expected more than that. I guess some may have got their hopes up about him being a regular top five player and a guy to win a finals or two.

[cutewizard]

kAWHI AND Gay shall be unstoppable!

[Ron Swanson]

LDN :wow

[ElNono]

Gonna need pic.

http://i65.tinypic.com/2jdp8r8.jpg

[RD2191]

Gonna need pic.

It's like a ninja turtle, Westbrook and little Wayne all in one.

[DAF86]

If Pau scores one more pts we will have 4 guys with 20+ pts. When was the last time that happened?

[TheGreatYacht]

dat tattoo on Dejounte's right arm...

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2278796808/image.jpg
:lmao

[cutewizard]

nice game by our beloved team yes guys?

[NASpurs]

Teams have no shot if LMA and Gasol are shooting 3s like this. Too bad it happens once in a blue moon and their attempts are minuscule.

[sasaint]

I expected him to make multiple all star games and be at 19-8 or higher. He has done that and even a bit better, imo, including being a perrenial playoff presence. I never would have expected more than that. I guess some may have got their hopes up about him being a regular top five player and a guy to win a finals or two.

Yeah, okay. I thought top 10-15ish player - which I think he is. Spitballing without any statistical support.

[DAF86]

http://i65.tinypic.com/2jdp8r8.jpg


It's like a ninja turtle, Westbrook and little Wayne all in one.

The fuck is that? Should have waited 'till he got some money to start working on the ink, tbh. :lol

[Captivus]

He surpassed expectations. He never reached the hype.

yes...

[FkLA]

Turned 24 in September but that’s very young in Pops land.
:bobo

Jesus is this really his 5th year? Left UCLA after his freshman year at 19, right? Damn time flies.

[sasaint]

The fuck is that? Should have waited 'till he got some money to start working in the ink, tbh. :lol

Resembles a statue in Roswell.

[Chinook]

Does Costello suck so bad that he can't get in even with the injuries? May as well have signed Brimah.

[Ron Swanson]

B3rtans

[sasaint]

Davis sighting!

[DAF86]

Does Costello suck so bad that he can't get in even with the injuries? May as well have signed Brimah.

Is he even available?

[RD2191]

Jesus is this really his 5th year? Left UCLA after his freshman year at 19, right? Damn time flies.

This is his 4th year I believe

[Chinook]

Is he even available?

I mean, he may be in Austin, but that's a choice Pop would be making knowing the injuries beforehand.

[SpurPadre]

nice game by our beloved team yes guys?

Defense could've been better but then again, our best player who is also our best defender is still out. I'll take a blowout win against the Clips any day.

[NASpurs]

Two games in a row with garbage time?

:tu

[DAF86]

I mean, he may be in Austin, but that's a choice Pop would be making knowing the injuries beforehand.

You're saying calling up Costello instead of Hillard?

[KDKSpurs24]

That's fine. It's not one I'm going to be able to support very well. Captivus (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=35513) is likely to come back to with stats showing Giannis hasn't been a bad passer and that him "holding the ball" hasn't made a difference in wins or losses. My issue with Giannis winning MVP would be that isoing on a mediocre team -- whether he has help or not -- is not what the award should be about. It was bad enough that Westbrook became the first MVP to be bounced in the first round since 2007 because people fell in love with triple-doubles. This would just be that to absurdity.
I was strictly talking talent wise but I should have made that clear. I know there are other factors involved but that stuff won’t show until later in the season. It’s too early. All of those things can change especially when they get Bledsoe. I’m just gonna watch and see what he does. No guarantees he’s even MVP of course.

[Ron Swanson]

Nice win.

[Chinook]

Jesus is this really his 5th year? Left UCLA after his freshman year at 19, right? Damn time flies.

He left after his sophomore year.

[RD2191]

When did we get fruity male dancers?

[BatManu20]

Good win amigos. We're off til Friday when we host Milwaukee.

[spursistan]

The Gay acquisition has definitely boosted the team's talent stock. We needed someone who can get a you +20 point as a 2nd or 3rd option as neither Parker or Pau,or even last year LMA, can be counted on anymore ..

[Chinook]

You're saying calling up Costello instead of Hillard?

Could call up both. 17 guys on the roster, a 13-man active lineup and four guys injured.

[Chinook]

The Gay acquisition has definitely boosted the team's talent stock. We needed someone who can get a you +20 point as a 2nd or 3rd option as neither Parker or Pau,or even last year LMA, can be counted on anymore ..

A dude on RealGM called that one of the worst contracts the Spurs have ever given out. Fucktards over there.

[sasaint]

Good win overall. :flag:

[DAF86]

LA 25 and 6
Danny 24
Gay 22 and 7
Pau 19, 8 and 6

4-headed monster, tbh. Get Kawhi back to run the point.

[TheGreatYacht]

Up next.

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[Spurtacular]

Jesus is this really his 5th year? Left UCLA after his freshman year at 19, right? Damn time flies.

Should've traded him and whatever junk to draft McCaw.

[BatManu20]

Game ball to Rudy Gay btw. Looked like an All-Star tonight. :tu

[BillMc]

Victory:flag:

Rudy looks like he's recovered from the achilles better than anyone since Dominique.

[DAF86]

Could call up both. 17 guys on the roster, a 13-man active lineup and four guys injured.

So Pop prefers to leave blank spaces instead calling up Costello? I didn't realize that. It's weird, tbh.

[FkLA]

This is his 4th year I believe


He left after his sophomore year.

Ah that makes more sense then.

[BatManu20]

Victory:flag:

Rudy looks like he's recovered from the achilles better than anyone since Dominique.

https://media.tenor.com/images/cd0751e1ef7d28f53739c6476b639e28/tenor.gif

[DAF86]

Game ball to Rudy Gay btw. Looked like an All-Star tonight.

Pau had 19 on 8/9 shooting with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, tbh.

[FkLA]

Should've traded him and whatever junk to draft McCaw.

Fathead > McCaw. Yeah I said it.

[Chinook]

So Pop prefers to leave blank spaces instead calling up Costello? I didn't realize that. It's weird, tbh.

My only guess is that Pop thinks he'll need those 45 games down the line to rest LMA or Pau. Truth be told, he's managed to keep both guys from being overworked pretty well, but he's sort of pointlessly playing with fire by not having a fourth legit big.

[DAF86]

Up next.

https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/9b/55/eric-bledsoe-trade-bucks-jerseyjpg_1i82kexkd4gzr1g4uyi9fjlhlf.jpg?t=-1751625873

Don't understand that move. The bucks need to put shooters alongside Giannis.

[daslicer]

Should've traded him and whatever junk to draft McCaw.

Maccaca is a scrub. So much masturbation occurs in here over any scrub the Warriors sign.

[FkLA]

A dude on RealGM called that one of the worst contracts the Spurs have ever given out. Fucktards over there.

I mean even if the signing had been a complete bust $17 mill total is nothing. What a moron. :lol

[BatManu20]

For the record, I live in LA and watched the game on the Clippers station, and Bruce Bowen was the replacement analyst tonight for one of their usual color analysts, and it was rather enjoyable tbh. Always love Bruce, even though he's not a great commentator tbh.

[Budkin]

Best win of the season by far.

[BatManu20]

Pau had 19 on 8/9 shooting with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, tbh.

Ah yes, of course. How could I forget. Split the ball in half tbh.

[Spurtacular]

:lmao

Tom Rivers Jr.

[Spurtacular]

Maccaca is a scrub. So much masturbation occurs in here over any scrub the Warriors sign.

He can make a corner three. That pretty much beats KA alone.

[Captivus]

That's fine. It's not one I'm going to be able to support very well. Captivus (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=35513) is likely to come back to with stats showing Giannis hasn't been a bad passer and that him "holding the ball" hasn't made a difference in wins or losses. My issue with Giannis winning MVP would be that isoing on a mediocre team -- whether he has help or not -- is not what the award should be about. It was bad enough that Westbrook became the first MVP to be bounced in the first round since 2007 because people fell in love with triple-doubles. This would just be that to absurdity.

Well, if you put it that way, than I might agree.
The "what is really an MVP" discussion will never end.

I do agree with the Westbrook MVP, only because of the triple double. I mean, Its not a minor thing, regardless.

Maybe the MVP should be the player that most teams would want to have playing with them. But maybe, the answer is always Lebron...so...thats boring.
Maybe the highest PER...idk.
As long as it is a subjective decision, we are gonna talk about that.
But thats a topic for another thread.

Well...good game by the Spurs!

[Mr. Body]

Up next.

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Giannis is a guy still trying to learn how to win basketball games, stats or no stats. Bledsoe has never figured out how to win games. The team IQ certainly didn't rise with this trade.

[BillMc]

When did we get fruity male dancers?

Are you fruity-shaming them? :lol

[Nathan89]

Up next.

https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/9b/55/eric-bledsoe-trade-bucks-jerseyjpg_1i82kexkd4gzr1g4uyi9fjlhlf.jpg?t=-1751625873

Worst jersey ad tbh

[spursistan]

A dude on RealGM called that one of the worst contracts the Spurs have ever given out. Fucktards over there.
Not even close :lol .It took me the first week of the season to realize he would be huge bargain/steal for the price tag. I'm stunned at how good he looks this early..

[DAF86]

Is the daddyhood over? Or should we wait for the next games against them to confirm it?

[pad300]

He can make a corner three. That pretty much beats KA alone.
This year
KA 3FG% 33.3
Mccaw 3FG% 27.3
Last Year
KA 3FG% 37.5
Mccaw 3FG% 33.3

[BillMc]

Our bigs and pseudo-bigs (LMA, Pau, Kyle, Rudy) did a nice job on Blake and Jordan tonight.

[RD2191]

Are you fruity-shaming them? :lol

:lol

[Mr. Body]

Aldridge looks like he really outplayed Griffin.

[SAGirl]

Jesus is this really his 5th year? Left UCLA after his freshman year at 19, right? Damn time flies.
No it’s his 4th but he was 20 when he was drafted. He was a sophomore, 2 yrs in college. Dijon was a freshman and was 19 when drafted, now 21(in September too go figures).

[SAGirl]

Our bigs and pseudo-bigs (LMA, Pau, Kyle, Rudy) did a nice job on Blake and Jordan tonight.
:tu They had great games. It was a fun game.
+ Victory!!!
:flag:

[SAGirl]

Does Costello suck so bad that he can't get in even with the injuries? May as well have signed Brimah.
I just think at this point if Pop calls Costello up from the GLeague Davis is going to ask for a trade. Something has to be up.

[SAGirl]

Victory:flag:

Rudy looks like he's recovered from the achilles better than anyone since Dominique.
Very much so wow. :tu

[SAGirl]

My only guess is that Pop thinks he'll need those 45 games down the line to rest LMA or Pau. Truth be told, he's managed to keep both guys from being overworked pretty well, but he's sort of pointlessly playing with fire by not having a fourth legit big.
Probably a better take than mine. I hadn’t seen this. It’s possible you are right. When Kawhi is back Pop might want to rest Lamarcus more and micromanage the bigs minutes (specially after the All Star Break, after Lamarcus got his minutes relevant for the voting).

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 4m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/928120600316579840)
Last time Spurs had three 20-point scorers not including Duncan, Parker, Ginobili or Kawhi: It was 1997 and they were Dominique Wilkins, Cory Alexander and Monty Williams.

[BillMc]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 4m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/928120600316579840)
Last time Spurs had three 20-point scorers not including Duncan, Parker, Ginobili or Kawhi: It was 1997 and they were Dominique Wilkins, Cory Alexander and Monty Williams.



But RC sucks. I read it on Spurs Talk.

[TXstbobcat]

5th home game I have gone to since moving back to SA. Spurs have won all 5 of the games I have gone to. :flag:

[BillMc]

5th home game I have gone to since moving back to SA. Spurs have won all 5 of the games I have gone to. :flag:

:toast

[spurs10]

But RC sucks. I read it on Spurs Talk. Yeah he's horrible, it's gotta be true! :lol

[spurs10]

5th home game I have gone to since moving back to SA. Spurs have won all 5 of the games I have gone to. :flag: Keep going to games!!

[BatManu20]

OKC just lost again, this time to the Kings in Sacto... now 4-6 on the season.

[TXstbobcat]

Keep going to games!!

I know for sure that I am going to the game against the Bucks on Friday.

[BillMc]

OKC just lost again, this time to the Kings in Sacto... now 4-6 on the season.

Marsh-melo to be hones.t.

[spurs10]

I know for sure that I am going to the game against the Bucks on Friday.
That's what I'm talking about!! I had to sell my tickets because I'm traveling, but I'll be watching and cheering you on from afar!

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[DAF86]

928137803514437632

I hate that shit "The Patriots of the NBA". How many times do you hear people referring to the Pats as the "Spurs of the NFL"? Besides the Spurs aren't fucking cheaters.

[BillMc]

I hate that shit "The Patriots of the NBA". How many times do you hear people referring to the Pats as the "Spurs of the NFL"? Besides the Spurs aren't fucking cheaters.

Agreed.

[ElNono]

don't get you panties in a wad, it's the Clippers after all, tbh...

[hooperflash]

I hate that shit "The Patriots of the NBA". How many times do you hear people referring to the Pats as the "Spurs of the NFL"? Besides the Spurs aren't fucking cheaters.
FTP

[Robz4000]

Best win of the season by far.

Nah, that was the Craptors game. This was third after opening night imo.

[LakerHater]

https://images2.imgbox.com/0f/0d/ocMafdHx_o.gif

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[spurs10]

I hate that shit "The Patriots of the NBA". How many times do you hear people referring to the Pats as the "Spurs of the NFL"? Besides the Spurs aren't fucking cheaters. Get what ya mean, but he was trying to pay us a compliment, without apparently knowing we are the most winning team of all team sports for the last 20 years. The Pats are on our heels though.
:flag:

[Robz4000]

Wish the Spurs could acquire Pat Bev without giving anything up. He'd be a great addition to the SL.

[Fireball]

another 3rd quarter onslaught ... i like that ... Gay was awesome again and Gasol is also coming around

When Danny plays like this we can also survive Austin Rivers going nova :flag:

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgag6Iw0UlU

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbuTI3fpiLk

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9hnq5bQx1Q

[r0drig0lac]

was really an amazing game for the whole team, I hope to see this Kyle and this Lamarcus when Kawhi comes back

[silverblackfan]

https://images2.imgbox.com/0f/0d/ocMafdHx_o.gif



Slow Mo fires after Jordan starts falling back to earth. Just moves at a different speed. :lol

[bklynspursfan]

But RC sucks. I read it on Spurs Talk.

:lol him/Pop don't care anymore either or something

[SAGirl]

928109252518047744

[BillMc]

:lol him/Pop don't care anymore either or something
:lol Exactly

[rjv]

never read through an entire game thread before. it's a microcosm of ST. premature cliff jumping, premature celebrating, player hating, coach hating and populated by posters that make you wonder whether they get more joy out of bitching about the spurs more than anything else. oh, and a few decent observations here and there. the only thing missing was more armchair coaching.

[superbigtime]

Rudy was money, Pau was efficient, Danny was clicking. Terrific game!