Game Thread: Spurs vs Grizzlies -- Wed. (11/29) - 7:30/C (3:30am Riga Time)

[BatManu20]

Back at it tonight as we host a struggling 7-12 Memphis team who have lost 8 straight, and 11 of their last 13. This team is in shambles as they just fired their HC after Marc Gasol's frustrated comments he made after their last loss. No Z-Bo or Tony Allen anymore, and Mike Conley is out with his Left Achilles injury. The Grit-N-Grind era is officially dead. There's no reason why we shouldn't win this one handily at home. Let's get it.



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[TheDoctor]

Don't get injured and WIN:flag:

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[TheDoctor]

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50Mills knows his place. The bench.

[dabom]

Using the :tu

:lol

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[dabom]

Porker is a ST reader. Dude had to be with all that time off. :lol

[SAGirl]

Thanks for this thread BatManu...
the toxic complaining about players and games that the team has won is currently at :vomit: levels.

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[Darius Bieber]

Teams always come out with a fire under their ass when the coach gets fired...... Watch out.

[Robz4000]

Thought Conley was out? If not then the Spurs prolly lose this one.

[BatManu20]

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[Dex]

Thought Conley was out? If not then the Spurs prolly lose this one.

He is out with Achilles issue...supposed to be reevaluated next week I believe. Really fucking with my fantasy team.

[raybies]

Going to this game

[Drom John]

What the David Fizdale firing says about him, Marc Gasol, the Grizzlies front office, and others (http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/pick-and-pop/2017/11/29/what-david-fizdale-firing-says-him-marc-gasol-grizzlies-front-office-and-others/904113001/)


While the rest are playing basketball, it sometimes feels like Gasol is simultaneously trying to solve quadratic equations in his head to find the right balance between being his squad’s star (or one of two) and being just a cog in an idealized teamwork machine. Only one person gets to be Tim Duncan.

[TheGreatYacht]

Some faggots here wanted that fat diva Fatsol. Disgusting.

[r0drig0lac]

easy win

[BatManu20]

LA's been fantastic, tbqh.


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[TheDoctor]

In hope for a Lil Plump resurgence game.

[Budkin]

I like our chances tonight but a loss won't shock me.

[boutons_deux]

RG sore heel? not plantar fasciitis?

[TheDoctor]

RG sore heel? not plantar fasciitis?
Team said sore right heel althought it could be just rest. He’s probable for tonite tho’.

[Fireball]

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[spurs10]

Going to this game Have a great time and make a lot of noise! My next game is 12/4..can't wait!
We win tonight! :bobo

[TheDoctor]

Going to this game
Have a good one :toast!

[bklynspursfan]

Teams always come out with a fire under their ass when the coach gets fired...... Watch out.

Grizzlies by 20 tbh

[spursistan]

Between Memphis' desperation, the traditional (immediate) effect of coach-firing, and the tricky nature of home-and-home games, Spurs are likely going to split these two vs the Grizzlies..

[BillMc]

BatManu20 has got to be the ST MVP. Another quality game thread with tons of info. Props. :toast

Spurs by 11
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[Keepin' it real]

Time for a little more payback for 2011.

http://c8.alamy.com/comp/DK54BW/apr-20-2011-san-antonio-tx-usa-san-antonio-spurs-guard-manu-ginobili-DK54BW.jpg

[Dex]

Time for a little more payback for 2011.

At first I feel like we have already given Memphis their comeuppance, and now they are definitely trending downward.

Then I think about ZBo raining threes and shushing our fucking crowd...and I could go for a little more vengeance.

[BatManu20]

BatManu20 has got to be the ST MVP. Another quality game thread with tons of info. Props. :toast

Spurs by 11
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[BatManu20]

Lol Arenas trying to stay relevant.

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[tonight...you]

I'm hitting the Hoppy Monk and making damn sure they put the game on the TV while I drink some damn good beers.
Dammit.

[Chinook]

Anyone surprised by Gil taking random shots hasn't been following him long enough. Dude has no filter.

[tonight...you]

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Who gives a foul shit what that proven loser thinks?
Has that guy ever won anything anywhere?

[RD2191]

Another loser like Sjax trying to stay relevant by taking easy cheap shots at the Spurs. Kawhi would wreck that clown Arenas on both sides of the ball.

[BatManu20]

:lol


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[SAGirl]

Going to this game
have fun... bring us luck!
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[NASpurs]

This whole world is full of attention whores trying to get recognition. Not surprising.

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[BillMc]

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Kawhi needs to bring more guns into the locker room, tbh.

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[SAGirl]

Grizzlies by 20 tbh
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the rarely seen bklynspursfan humor. :toast

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[cd021]

Memphis between a rock and a hard place now, next 7 games:

@ Spurs
Spurs
@ Cleveland
Minnesota
@ New York
Toronto
OKC

[TheCultOfPersonality]

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So more minutes for Andrew Harrison.

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[LittleCriminal]

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

[Dex]

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No surprises here. The East is a fucking shit tank right now outside of Boston and Cleveland.

[TheGreatYacht]

Arenas saying "Who cares about Tony Parker?" when he's 4-14 all time against him :lmao

Arenas shot 38% from the field and 27% from three in those games. Parker shot 51% from the field and 48% from three :lmao

[rastaspur]

Who gives a foul shit what that proven loser thinks?
Has that guy ever won anything anywhere?

He won a card game on a plane and then almost got shot by crittendon. But even that was a win-lose situation

[sasaint]

Kawhi needs to bring more guns into the locker room, tbh.

:lol Gilbert the gunner...

[Darius Bieber]

Grizzlies by 20 tbh

[tonight...you]

He won a card game on a plane and then almost got shot by crittendon. But even that was a win-lose situation
Well that's... something.

[DAF86]

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

How long do you think Arenas would have lasted under Pop's system? Maybe half a season untill he started crying about how the system doesn't fit him and him being underutilized? :lol

[LittleCriminal]

How long do you think Arenas would have lasted under Pop's system? Maybe half a season untill he started crying about how the system doesn't fit him and him being underutilized? :lol

lol I know right.
This dude was a beast before his injury though.

[Seventyniner]

Anyone surprised by Gil taking random shots hasn't been following him long enough. Dude has no filter.

He somehow gives even fewer fucks than Stephen Jackson.

[bklynspursfan]

:lol
the rarely seen bklynspursfan humor. :toast

:toast

Comes out every now and again

[Ron Swanson]

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[Captivus]

I need a Kyle Triple Double!!!

[Ron Swanson]

:lma

[Cry Havoc]

Great fucking start! :tu

[r0drig0lac]

LaCurry

[K...]

my touches starting hot?

[Cry Havoc]

There's our PG. :danceparty:

[Ron Swanson]

Damn, LMA

[r0drig0lac]

Lamarcus unreal

[Ron Swanson]

50 Mills in. Bye bye lead.

[bklynspursfan]

50 Mills in. Bye bye lead.

Nah...

[TheCultOfPersonality]

LaMarcus Aldridge 17
Memphis Grizzlies 12

[Robz4000]

Even with LMA going off the Grizz are still right there. Rest of the team needs to show up.

[Cry Havoc]

Even with LMA going off the Grizz are still right there. Rest of the team needs to show up.

Meh they're hitting shots that won't continue to fall.

[bklynspursfan]

Manu-Like pass to Manu there by Patty. Nice

[tholdren]

LaMarcus Aldridge 17
Memphis Grizzlies 12

Sig? Avatar?

[Robz4000]

Meh they're hitting shots that won't continue to fall.

Memphis can actually shoot threes now. They just don't defend them well iirc.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Sig? Avatar?

Both are Mandy Rose.

[SAGirl]

It's going to take a while for Tony...

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Memphis can actually shoot threes now. They just don't defend them well iirc.

Last season they were middle of the pack.

This season no. They're 29th in the percentage. Only the Lakers are worse.

Chandler Parsons, JaMychale Green, and Tyreke Evans are the only players shooting above 33% from 3 and all 3 are shooting in the 40s.

[K...]

Eh so much for breaking the game open,

[DAF86]

TP should have passed it to Forbes there. Bryn was wide open from the exact same spot he had hit his last 3.

[TimDunkem]

Sig? Avatar?
Looking for your latest victim, stalker? :lol

[Robz4000]

Spurs need to improve their 3-pt defense quick. Kawhi coming back will help but he can't do everything.

[pgardn]

It's going to take a while for Tony...

Yep.

But my God...
He is a PG. He can keep his head up a bit while changing directions.
And so much less effort required than anyone else... And he's 34.
He is gonna help us by making things easier on Patty and Forbes.
And he will be sore after this game.
Very sore.

[SAGirl]

Forbeeeeesssssss

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Tyreke Evans is a Spur. He just isn't yet.

[Robz4000]

Last season they were middle of the pack.

This season no. They're 29th in the percentage. Only the Lakers are worse.

Chandler Parsons, JaMychale Green, and Tyreke Evans are the only players shooting above 33% from 3 and all 3 are shooting in the 40s.

Welp, then tonight is a fluke after all.

[mclinejr]

Can’t wait to have Kawhi’s defense back.

[SAGirl]

Spurs defense hasn't been good...
I am not a fan of micro lineups.

[sasaint]

Tyreke Evans is a Spur. He just isn't yet.

Nah. Spurs prefer 50Mills.

[bklynspursfan]

TP looking good out there

[Ron Swanson]

HOTS :cry

[mclinejr]

LA!

[pgardn]

TP looking good out there

That was a great move by Pop taking him out.
Not too much at once, he was winded.

Man it's good to see his fluidity.

[Ron Swanson]

Patty bricked an open layup.

[weeks]

fucking fatty melt

[SAGirl]

what is with all this running straight to the rim?

[K...]

having a guard who can finish the pic and roll is so nice,

[TimDunkem]

Lol Patty

[TheGreatYacht]

Is Fatty sweating grease?

[Cry Havoc]

Meanwhile the Magic blowing out the Thunder. :lol

[SAGirl]

Patty bricked an open layup.
the transition defense is what has me crazy... memphis takes a rebound and gets all the way to the rim without a guard stepping in.

[SAGirl]

Meanwhile the Magic blowing out the Thunder. :lol
They were due to win a game... Aaron Gordon is having a superstar game.

[pgardn]

the transition defense is what has me crazy... memphis takes a rebound and gets all the way to the rim without a guard stepping in.

Good pick up.

Even though Memphis has not scored big, the D has holes.

[bklynspursfan]

That was a great move by Pop taking him out.
Not too much at once, he was winded.

Man it's good to see his fluidity.

Yea def a good time to get him out of there. He's so in control out there. And as we saw he can still drive and finish in traffic. Good to get him time playing with both units, this is his first game with Rudy, so it's important for him to get better familiar


Patty bricked an open layup.

It happens, at every level unfortunately lol

[K...]

Lmao floppy hair flopper

[spurs10]

Lol Arenas trying to stay relevant.

935970404061106176 Saying this about a FMVP is not too smart, but then again Gilbert is likely unaware there are basketball games after April 15th.

[spursistan]

Sick and tired of watching Mills play basketball..:vomit:

[sasaint]

the transition defense is what has me crazy... memphis takes a rebound and gets all the way to the rim without a guard stepping in.

Spurs' lack of rebounding irks me. Grizz already have 3 or 4 O-boards. They typically get out-rebounded, but they are beating us tonight.

[bklynspursfan]

Gay did a great job picking up Marc Gasol in transition and communicating with LMA to switch. Simple but important stuff

[SAGirl]

Spurs' lack of rebounding irks me. Grizz already have 3 or 4 O-boards. They typically get out-rebounded, but they are beating us tonight.
again guard play.. when there are a lot of jumpshots there are a lot of long rebounds if the guards aren't active.. they get outhustled. Again, I am not a fan of microlineups with 2 tiny guards.

[Robz4000]

I'll say this about Mills tonight: at least he isn't a defensive liability.

[spursistan]

Murray-- as bad as he looked recently-- should still be playing over Mills..

[sasaint]

LMA with the hustle bucket. Nice!

[weeks]

it's crazy how different i feel about LMA now compared to over the summer

[SAGirl]

Murray-- as bad as he looked recently-- should still be playing over Mills..
It's a shame bc to me, Manu is the one who has looked 40 and father time is catching up.
no matter.
there will be attrition, Tony and Manu will get their rest games and nags here or there bc father time is father time.
Murray needs to be ready. His leash is going to get short bc now they don't "need" his minutes, Forbes is playing over him so he's got to work on his game and be ready. He's not going to get a lot of opportunities from now on and has to make them count. If he doesn't well he's 21, there is going to be a next season.

[mclinejr]

My heart stopped when Rudy went down.

[sasaint]

I'll say this about Mills tonight: at least he isn't a defensive liability.

Not gonna happen. PATFO ain't gonna admit 12:01 was a bad move. 50Mills WILL play.

[bklynspursfan]

Murray-- as bad as he looked recently-- should still be playing over Mills..

Mills has looked better. Murray needs more time to develop, but he really didn't do himself any favors with his play early on. Mills being able to hit 3s (sounds simple) makes him more valuable.

[sasaint]

My heart stopped when Rudy went down.

Nah. He didn't go down hard or awkwardly. First time that happens - I'll join you.

[Thunder1]

LA is in a groove..

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Welp, then tonight is a fluke after all.
I guess you can say that considering that 3 of the Grizzlies 5 made 3s came from guys who shoot under 30% from 3: Andrew Harrison (20%), Dillon Brooks (29.2%), James Ennis (29.4% although he did shoot 37.2% from 3 last season).

[SAGirl]

Aaron Gordon's line 40 pts on 13-23 with 6-12 made 3s, 8-11 on FT, 15 rebounds, 4 as, 4 st. 1 TO, 1 PF.
That was a superstar game. but played 44 minutes... if its taking that for Orladon to win, I am glad they finally have the star they need but Vogel needs to do something about everyone else.

[bklynspursfan]

TP directing traffic and spoon-feeding LMA for his 4th assist

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus All Star Game form...

[Ron Swanson]

LaTouches is going off

[spursistan]

Parker is such a nifty offense conductor.. Such a joy to watch him get players in their sets.

[duncan2k5]

It's a shame bc to me, Manu is the one who has looked 40 and father time is catching up.
no matter.
there will be attrition, Tony and Manu will get their rest games and nags here or there bc father time is father time.
Murray needs to be ready. His leash is going to get short bc now they don't "need" his minutes, Forbes is playing over him so he's got to work on his game and be ready. He's not going to get a lot of opportunities from now on and has to make them count. If he doesn't well he's 21, there is going to be a next season.

Murray doesnt need to be ready...he needs to play...the guy isnt a robot...even kyle said he needed to play in order to develop...the only reason kyle has improved this year is because he isnt on a short leash and he is playing with starters

[SAGirl]

man Gasol didn't even lift his hands for a rebound....
coasting is on.

[Robz4000]

Getting fed up with this flukiness by Memphis. Spurs have also had five or six shots roll in and out.

[NASpurs]

Tyreke Evans is getting paid in peanuts.

[SAGirl]

In general I haven't liked the effort this game. They are so hot and making so many jumpshots that they are coasting on defense.

[spursistan]

Defense has been putrid the last couple of games..

[Robz4000]

Time to take out Manu

[weeks]

god we need more parker.

[SAGirl]

nice cut and pass by LMA to Manu

[NASpurs]

I'll say this about LMA, I'm still not a fan of his game but he's taken on the load and has shown leadership and responsibility on both sides of the court with Kawhi being out. He's leading by example.

[spursistan]

I'll say this about LMA, I'm still not a fan of his game but he's taken on the load and has shown leadership and responsibility on both sides of the court with Kawhi being out. He's leading by example.
Same here. I will never be a fan, but truth be told..

[TheGreatYacht]

Forbes is making that $50M contract look worse by the day. Completely outplaying Fatty

[SAGirl]

I'll say this about LMA, I'm still not a fan of his game but he's taken on the load and has shown leadership and responsibility on both sides of the court with Kawhi being out. He's leading by example.
Yup. He has stepped up. He's been a monster most games the Spurs have won. They do need him.

[sasaint]

In general I haven't liked the effort this game. They are so hot and making so many jumpshots that they are coasting on defense.

We were on the verge of blowing the Grizz out, and the lead was down to six.

[sasaint]

I'll say this about LMA, I'm still not a fan of his game but he's taken on the load and has shown leadership and responsibility on both sides of the court with Kawhi being out. He's leading by example.

My sentiments exactly.

[BanditHiro]

ugh. we are gonna lose

[NASpurs]

Forbes is making that $50M contract look worse by the day. Completely outplaying Fatty

Could have had J. Simms, Tyreke Evans and Rudy Gay running train on teams but yeah...

[bklynspursfan]

Could have had Simmons, Evans and Rudy Gay running train on teams but yeah...

All 3? Idk about that.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

ugh. we are gonna lose

Nah, Spurs got this.

[Robz4000]

Looks like LMA will need to score north of 40 for the Spurs to win tonight.

[weeks]

kyle :lol

[NASpurs]

All 3? Idk about that.

Just basing it off the contracts they got this year minus Patty's.

[bklynspursfan]

ugh. we are gonna lose

Heck no.

[Captivus]

Im making an effort to like Mills...

[bklynspursfan]

Just basing it off the contracts they got this year.

Simmons would've been out even quicker than he was. Dude wanted a bigger role, bringing in Gay/Evans takes the ball out his hands more

[SpurPadre]

Keep giving LMA his touches, tbh.

[SAGirl]

frankly I prefer Brandon Paul in that specific lineup. They need a hustler, a defender who will run back in transition and make defensive plays.

[NASpurs]

Simmons would've been out even quicker than he was. Dude wanted a bigger role, bringing in Gay/Evans takes the ball out his hands more

True, I get what you're saying and it would had required for Manu to retire as Manu likes the ball on his hands when he's out there but you never know. Would had been sick.

[SAGirl]

Murray sighting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sasaint]

Opponents just don't yet grasp how long Kyle is.

[Ron Swanson]

WTF Forbes?

[SAGirl]

Glad Murray is getting minutes. Outside of 2 layups cutting, Manu wasn't having a good game. Frankly this is it. The last season. It would be great if someone can step up. Not hating.

[Robz4000]

Rebound the fucking ball!

[SAGirl]

Opponents just don't yet grasp how long Kyle is.
and he has good hands... not a foul prone guy.
4 steals already and it doesn't look like he gambles or is trying.

[bklynspursfan]

Jeez so many shots in and out

[SAGirl]

Kyle!!!!
dude keep growing that confidence... keep improving:toast

[Robz4000]

:lmao Spurms

[sasaint]

Glad Murray is getting minutes. Outside of 2 layups cutting, Manu wasn't having a good game. Frankly this is it. The last season. It would be great if someone can step up. Not hating.

Yep. Manu made two very nice cuts. Otherwise he was a negative. But, as we know, in order for somebody else to step up, Pop will need to indulge them a bit rather that fall back on Manu. I don't see that happening. Manu will have to retire before Pop will quit going to him.

[SAGirl]

fuck bullshit 3s

[TheGreatYacht]

50 Mills is 0-5 so far

[Ron Swanson]

Give LMA the ball and get the hell out of the way.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Andrew Harrison shoots 20% from 3 on the season, Ben McLemore shoots 14.3% from 3 on the season. Both had made back to back 3s.

[Robz4000]

God damn a loss tonight could lead to a four game losing streak.

[sasaint]

Will Tony close this game?

[DAF86]

How many offensive rebounds does Gay pretend to allow his man? That nigga needs to learn how to box-out.

[bklynspursfan]

True, I get what you're saying and it would had required for Manu to retire as Manu likes the ball on his hands when he's out there but you never know. Would had been sick.

Yea true. That move changes other things, didn't even think of Manu. He might've seen that as a Manu replacement possibly. The thought of it sounds good tho, having several threats out there with size who are legit scorers.

Hopefully Forbes, BP3, or someone can become that

[Robz4000]

Andrew Harrison shoots 20% from 3 on the season, Ben McLemore shoots 14.3% from 3 on the season. Both had made back to back 3s.

Typical team balling out after a coaches firing. Makes the Spurs' lack of effort even more frustrating.

[Robz4000]

Will Tony close this game?

Sean said he's done for the night.

[TimDunkem]

Too bad our only real PG has to sit. Now there's no one out there to settle down and get LMA the damn ball.

[TimDunkem]

Mills lost his guy again. Lucky they missed that time.

[SAGirl]

Yep. Manu made two very nice cuts. Otherwise he was a negative. But, as we know, in order for somebody else to step up, Pop will need to indulge them a bit rather that fall back on Manu. I don't see that happening. Manu will have to retire before Pop will quit going to him.
its a shame bc he's not better right now than other options. It's also a shame Murray didn't blow the competition out of the water and made it indisputable bc him still being raw makes an excuse for Pop.

Murray may yet keep improving. He's still getting minutes, which I am glad to see

[sasaint]

Sean said he's done for the night.

Thanks. I missed it. I wasn't counting Tony's minutes, but the way he was playing, I was kinda hoping...

[DAF86]

Patty the closer. :lol

[TimDunkem]

Mills stupid shot bailed out with the bank. :lol

[dabom]

MVP closing. ST melting. :lol

[Robz4000]

Thanks. I missed it. I wasn't counting Tony's minutes, but the way he was playing, I was kinda hoping...

Same. His play could really end up being the difference between a win and a loss tonight. He's a big reason LMA is going off.

[SAGirl]

I can't make sense of the rotations this entire game to be fair... Paul and Murray don't play for the entire first 3 Q, but Pop is putting them in the 4th Q.

[sasaint]

Patty the closer. :lol

Bank on it...

[dabom]

:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub

[sasaint]

Same. His play could really end up being the difference between a win and a loss tonight. He's a big reason LMA is going off.

Yep. Just holding my breath.

[dabom]

I'm the only person having fun on a win. :lol

[Robz4000]

I can't make sense of the rotations this entire game to be fair... Paul and Murray don't play for the entire first 3 Q, but Pop is putting them in the 4th Q.

Been his M.O. for years. He usually has a superstar to bail him out but not this season (albeit LMA is playing like one tonight).

[DAF86]

I can't make sense of the rotations this entire game to be fair... Paul and Murray don't play for the entire first 3 Q, but Pop is putting them in the 4th Q.

Pop did the same with Murray on the previous game. The plan is for Tony to play 15 minutes total, the first 5 minutes of the first three quarters. That's why Murray has been starting the 4th.

[sasaint]

I can't make sense of the rotations this entire game to be fair... Paul and Murray don't play for the entire first 3 Q, but Pop is putting them in the 4th Q.

I thought BP3 got one short stint in the first half... Otherwise, you are right. Insane scientist mode.

[Ron Swanson]

:lma

[SAGirl]

taht 3 entirely on Manu ballwatching, let his man backdoor cut him, draw help and find a 3... effort in this game is appalling bad.

[sasaint]

LMA! Wow!

[SAGirl]

I thought BP3 got one short stint in the first half... Otherwise, you are right. Insane scientist mode.
I missed that thanks for the tip.

[SAGirl]

:lma
this game everyone coasted bc they want LMA to get that all star nod. :lol

[dabom]

taht 3 entirely on Manu ballwatching, let his man backdoor cut him, draw help and find a 3... effort in this game is appalling bad.

You actually got something right.

[TheDoctor]

Sean said he's done for the night.

10p/5a/2r in 18min

Per36 20p/10a/4r :wow

[TimDunkem]

Tyreke is balling this year...I knew I should've picked him up for my fantasy team. :depressed

[Robz4000]

Grizz just won't go away.

[bklynspursfan]

Yep. Manu made two very nice cuts. Otherwise he was a negative. But, as we know, in order for somebody else to step up, Pop will need to indulge them a bit rather that fall back on Manu. I don't see that happening. Manu will have to retire before Pop will quit going to him.

Pop has cut Manu's minutes every season and doesn't always play him big mins in the 2nd half or in the 4th. He's 9th in the team in MPG in the 4th, (tho really 7th cause it has Hilliard/Costello) but he's behind LMA, Green, Forbes, Anderson, Mills, and Murray.

I feel like people think he plays more than he does. Overall he's 8th in MPG, and he'll probably be 10th once Kawhi is back and TP gets back to playing around 20.

Guys are definitely getting the opportunity to step up. Paul is losing time, but could see him getting an extra mins and Manu going down a bit even more.

[SAGirl]

I think Pop is going to start making decisions on minutes based on these games b4 Kawhi comes back. Once Kawhi comes back.. he needs to get guys to gel.

[DAF86]

The closer to the line.

[Ron Swanson]

Tyreke is balling this year...I knew I should've picked him up for my fantasy team. :depressed

I picked him up about a month ago. He has been solid.

[DAF86]

The closer spoon feeding LA on the pick and roll.

[Robz4000]

Finally.

[DAF86]

The closer with the dagger.

[SAGirl]

these games make me nervous without Kiwi.. he would take over close games.

[dabom]

The closer spoon feeding LA on the pick and roll.

Game, blouses.

[SAGirl]

The closer with the dagger.
MVPaddy lol

[bklynspursfan]

Been his M.O. for years. He usually has a superstar to bail him out but not this season (albeit LMA is playing like one tonight).

That wasn't his MO from about 2012-2015.

It's a matter of it being the regular season lol. There will be lots of experimenting and tinkering. Guys here view every game as a must win or die scenario and want set rotations already . Pop & the coaching staff view it differently.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Never thought for a second that the Spurs were losing this game tbh.

[DAF86]

these games make me nervous without Kiwi.. he would take over close games.

No worries daugther(?), the closer got this.

[pgardn]

10p/5a/2r in 18min

Per36 20p/10a/4r :wow

He looked really smooth.
But no way we play him big minutes yet.
Hes 34 and will be completely sore tomorrow.

Nurse him along, no rush.
So good to see a real pg back again.

[dabom]

Am I the only person enjoying Spurs games? :lol

[Hoops Czar]

Props to Paddy for showing up late in the 4th. He played like shit for the first 3 and a half quarters.

[Robz4000]

That wasn't his MO from about 2012-2015.

It's a matter of it being the regular season lol. There will be lots of experimenting and tinkering. Guys here view every game as a must win or die scenario and want set rotations already . Pop & the coaching staff view it differently.

Pop's always been in mad scientist mode in the first half of seasons.

[NASpurs]

LMA was great on both sides, even more than that, he basically said "I'm putting this team on my back tonight". :wow

[SAGirl]

Kyle go go gadget arms rebound lol

[SAGirl]

LMA was great on both sides, even more than that, he basically said "I'm putting this team on my back tonight". :wow
yea he did.
33 pts against the mavs last game... he's been a monster deserves the all star...

[Robz4000]

LMA was great on both sides, even more than that, he basically said "I'm putting this team on my back tonight". :wow

Tim Duncan game from him tonight, though I would've liked more rebounds.

[SpurPadre]

these games make me nervous without Kiwi.. he would take over close games.

Yes, except his free throw shooting in the 4th has been a concern. Hope he's improved upon that once he comes back.

[SAGirl]

41 points
:lma

[Ron Swanson]

ugh. we are gonna lose

Good call.

[BanditHiro]

Good call.

reverse jinx perfectly executed

[bklynspursfan]

Pop's always been in mad scientist mode in the first half of seasons.

Right, that's normal. I meant about having a Superstar to bail him out. People are acting like the mad scientist thing is new tho. Things always tend to tighten up a bit after the all Star break, sometimes earlier if there's a lot of turnover on the roster.

At the end of the day, they're 1 game behind GS in the loss column depsite their injuries, and 2 behind the Rockettes. Had we had Kawhi, it's a safe bet we're the 1 seed

[TheDoctor]

This was a fun game! LMA beasted, HOTS balled and orchestrated that offense like a boss :tu

[sananspursfan21]

41 points :wow:

[SAGirl]

it shouldn't have been this close, but there was a fair amount of coasting, not grabbing rebounds, not running back in transition and experiment mode Pop.
Glad to get this win...
VICTORY
:lma:flag:

[8FOR!3]

When’s the last time a Spur dropped 40? Parker or Timmy I’m guessing.

[Ron Swanson]

reverse jinx perfectly executed

https://i.imgur.com/dVDJiez.gif

[BillMc]

Victory!:flag:

[NASpurs]

When’s the last time a Spur dropped 40? Parker or Timmy I’m guessing.

Has to be Kawhi's 41 vs the Cavs last season.

[pgardn]

If KL has a return night like Tony we are good.
Physically Tony looked amazingly good.

Stats are secondary but fortunately they were good as well.

[Ron Swanson]

When’s the last time a Spur dropped 40? Parker or Timmy I’m guessing.

Kawhi did it last season.

[BillMc]

When’s the last time a Spur dropped 40? Parker or Timmy I’m guessing.

Kawhi in January

[DAF86]

When’s the last time a Spur dropped 40? Parker or Timmy I’m guessing.

Emmh, Kawhi, tbh.

[sasaint]

He looked really smooth.
But no way we play him big minutes yet.
Hes 34 and will be completely sore tomorrow.

Nurse him along, no rush.
So good to see a real pg back again.

I am surprised that he actually played 18 minutes. My PG starvation caused me to conflate his stints. :lol

[BatManu20]

Great win. LA beasted tonight and wouldn't let us lose this one. Tony looks good out there so far and Patty showed up late. Love it.



:flag:

[DAF86]

Has to be Kawhi's 41 vs the Cavs last season.


Kawhi in January

Kawhi against the Grizzlies in the playoffs, tbh.

[BatManu20]

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