Game Thread: Spurs @ Nets -- Wed. (1/17) - 6:30/C (2:30am Riga Time)

[BatManu20]

In Brooklyn tonight to take on a 16-28 Nets team who are losers of 5 of their last 6. No Manu or Rudy tonight, and Pau is listed as questionable. No excuse not to win this one regardless. Let's get it.





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[Robz4000]

My head says they win, but my heart says they prolly find a way to lose this one too.

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[SAGirl]

I caught a cold... damn winter....

anyways... nature

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[BatManu20]

D'Angelo Russell remains Out for Brooklyn.

[BatManu20]

Tim Duncan-esque.


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[bklynspursfan]

I'll be there tonight :flag:

I'm glad we got the embarrassing loss in Atlanta out the way so tonight they should bounce back

[TheDoctor]

WTF? Kawhi out indefinitely?

[dabom]

Fuck OP. Worst shit to happen to ST in a while.

[SAGirl]

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[Darius Bieber]

Nets by 20+ tbh

[Dex]

Tim Duncan-esque.


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This was bullshit when Crawford did it to Duncan, and Crawford ended up getting suspended for the rest of the season.

How is this okay now? Is the league just gonna browse over Forte doing essentially the same thing (albeit without the challenging to fight part?)

[Dex]

I'll be there tonight :flag:

I'm glad we got the embarrassing loss in Atlanta out the way so tonight they should bounce back

Enjoy the game!

[bklynspursfan]

Enjoy the game!

Thanks :toast

[bklynspursfan]

Current view.. HOTS
http://i66.tinypic.com/20sek4g.jpg

[DPG21920]

Thanks :toast

You sitting courtside? I went to Barclays for the draft (when we got Murray) and that place is awesome.

[SPURt]

I have a bad feeling we’re gonna get Dinwiddied tonight

[bklynspursfan]

You sitting courtside? I went to Barclays for the draft (when we got Murray) and that place is awesome.

I'm pretty close right above the tunnel , I know a guy who works here so we get to sit court side during warm-ups. Definitely a cool arena

Court side is on my to do list tho.. much more reasonably priced than MSG

[Ron Swanson]

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[DPG21920]

I'm pretty close right above the tunnel , I know a guy who works here so we get to sit court side during warm-ups. Definitely a cool arena

Court side is on my to do list tho.. much more reasonably priced than MSG

Sick - have fun. BKY is my adopted team - just like them for some reason

[bklynspursfan]

They just said come hang out with Nets legend Jason Collins. Spurs fans, appreciate what we have

[pgardn]

I'm pretty close right above the tunnel , I know a guy who works here so we get to sit court side during warm-ups. Definitely a cool arena

Court side is on my to do list tho.. much more reasonably priced than MSG

Do you have your Spurs shirt?
And if so, will you have to defend yourself?

(break the wrist and walk away)

[bklynspursfan]

Sick - have fun. BKY is my adopted team - just like them for some reason

Thanks.. yea I liked them when they came here too. Growing up in NYC i liked the Knicks as a secondary team, but Nets are cool. Hope they're good again

[bklynspursfan]

Do you have your Spurs shirt?
And if so, will you have to defend yourself?

(break the wrist and walk away)

:lol classic

Yea tho, I'm always here in Spurs gear. I haven't had any issues with Nets fans since they played in NJ tho. They yapped too much.

[Dex]

Warrior Pau fighting through injury. :cry :ihit

[DPG21920]

Woah Danny. That one came out hot out of his hand.

[NASpurs]

It's always going to be an uphill battle with the starting lineup that Pop currently puts out there. It's not balanced whatsoever if you look through the personnel. Starting Bertans could probably help. Parker, LMA and Gasol all taking midrange shots doesn't really spread the floor and when they do take 3s, it's like 1 or 2 a game.

[phxspurfan]

Weird...Spurs in home whites on the road

[Ron Swanson]

Jarrett Allen has a fantastic afro.

[vander]

if it's an open 3 just shoot it

[bklynspursfan]

Aldridge headed to the locker room, hope it's just a pee break. Had a super slight limp. Might've just been cause his knee was wrapped up alot

Edit: he's back. That would've been the cherry on top for this sesson

[NASpurs]

Aldridge headed to the locker room, hope it's just a pee break. Had a super slight limp. Might've just been cause his knee was wrapped up alot

Greaaaat....

*edit* He's back on the bench

[spurraider21]

at least we have hot paddy today

[bklynspursfan]

Greaaaat....

*edit* He's back on the bench

Yea I had to edit my post too lol that right knee is wrapped a lot, but maybe normal for him at this point

[NASpurs]

Yea I had to edit my post too lol that right knee is wrapped a lot, but maybe normal for him at this point

The wrapping doesn't really mean anything though. I've seen Bertans with his knees wrapped looking like a mummy and checking back in.

[vander]

I haven't seen anything positive from Green this year, hope the Spurs let him walk

[TimDunkem]

Is Joe Harris a better overall basketball player than Danny Green? Defense aside, Joe is the much better shooter and overall scorer. He can also dribble a basketball.

[bklynspursfan]

The wrapping doesn't really mean anything though. I've seen Bertans with his knees wrapped looking like a mummy and checking back in.

True.. I just saw that plus him walking slowly back. With the way this year has gone, I just figured he's been too healthy for the basketball God's this year

[NASpurs]

It's amazing how packed that arena looks in spite of their team being shitty.

[TimDunkem]

:lol Kyle Anderson. How the hell did he get tickets to the game?

[loveforthegame]

Struggling against Brooklyn. Good grief. This team against crap teams. :bang

[Ron Swanson]

Who is this playing in the Mills jersey?

[sasaint]

FTs... Smh!

[NASpurs]

:lmao when Lauvergne is taking 3s... low point of the season

[TimDunkem]

Patty missed about 3 open guys. :lmao No vision.

[sasaint]

I have only been watching since the end of the 1st quarter, and I have counted at least 4 shots that have rimmed out.

[dabom]

Patty missed about 3 open guys. :lmao No vision.

He's our best player dude. What are you talking about. :lol

[mexicanjunior]

He's our best player dude. What are you talking about. :lol

He is certainly paid like it...

[dabom]

He is certainly paid like it...

Not even getting sixth man money. :lol

[Darius Bieber]

Game thread with as much passion as the team tbh

[spurraider21]

Game thread with as much passion as the team tbh
nets by 20+ tbh

[bklynspursfan]

It's amazing how packed that arena looks in spite of their team being shitty.

A lot of Spurs fans here too. Bit yea definitely a good showing. Not the rowdiest of crowds, but definitely a good amt of people

[Budkin]

A lot of Spurs fans here too. Bit yea definitely a good showing. Not the rowdiest of crowds, but definitely a good amt of people

I heard that's a beautiful arena. I'd love to see the Spurs play there some day.

[SAGirl]

Luckily the team got Patty with the hot hand tonight.
Count your small blessings.

[Darius Bieber]

nets by 20+ tbh

tbh

[NASpurs]

:wow LaSharkus

[NASpurs]

Spurs somehow turned into the Warriors after the half.

[ElNono]

lol nyets

[NASpurs]

How long before the Nets make a comeback?

[Snaq O'Meal]

How long before the Nets make a comeback?

When Poop tries to be cute again.

[Leetonidas]

How long before the Nets make a comeback?

Whenever Joff subs back in

[NASpurs]

When Poop tries to be cute again.

I'm expecting Lauvergne to play point guard soon.

[Leetonidas]

The Pau to LMA high low has been money lately. Nice to see the chemistry between the two

[bklynspursfan]

I heard that's a beautiful arena. I'd love to see the Spurs play there some day.

Yea it's very nice. I was glad they put a team here

[Robz4000]

Spurs are allergic to big leads.

[bklynspursfan]

The Pau to LMA high low has been money lately. Nice to see the chemistry between the two

Reminds me of the Diaw to Duncan times. Or Duncan to any big he played with whether it was Tiago or LMA

[Leetonidas]

Surprised this game thread is so dead. Been a pretty good game for SA thus far

[sasaint]

Should have blown this open with those transition opportunities. Instead Joe Harris buries a deep 3.

[Robz4000]

Surprised this game thread is so dead. Been a pretty good game for SA thus far

Still feel like they'll find a way to blow it. They've missed a lot of opportunities to really blow it open.

[DAF86]

Surprised this game thread is so dead. Been a pretty good game for SA thus far

Game thread moves when people have things to bitch about, tbh.

[DAF86]

What does Parker even bring anymore? With Kawhi and Manu out I was hoping for him to step up.

[SAGirl]

Hopefully the team doesn’t waste this game from Mills

[bklynspursfan]

Dam Nets beautiful gaming us

[Robz4000]

Yep, here comes the choke.

[Leetonidas]

Still feel like they'll find a way to blow it. They've missed a lot of opportunities to really blow it open.

Here we go :lol

[SAGirl]

What does Parker even bring anymore? With Kawhi and Manu out I was hoping for him to step up.
3/12 shooting plus bad defense

[Leetonidas]

LA going to work :tu

[bklynspursfan]

We aren't losing this. They're hitting shots, but LMA is scoring with ease

[NASpurs]

Gasol's arm is all scratched the fuck up.

[bklynspursfan]

What does Parker even bring anymore? With Kawhi and Manu out I was hoping for him to step up.

Just a guy who creates good looks for the bigs. He was feeding Pau early. His drive and kick game/pick n Pop is still pretty good

[Robz4000]

We aren't losing this. They're hitting shots, but LMA is scoring with ease

Spurs have one person scoring while the entire Nets team is going to work generating offense.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs have one person scoring while the entire Nets team is going to work generating offense.

Can't forget Patty who is back in now. He's on tonight

[DAF86]

Just a guy who creates good looks for the bigs. He was feeding Pau early. His drive and kick game/pick n Pop is still pretty good

Just 2 assists today.

[Leetonidas]

Looks like Jordan Bell snapped his ankle against the Bulls 20 seconds into the game

[bklynspursfan]

Just 2 assists today.

Yea but how many potential? It's kind of known that he basically spoon feeds our bigs because teams still respect his ability to finish in the paint

[bklynspursfan]

Looks like Jordan Bell snapped his ankle against the Bulls 20 seconds into the game

Dam. Like Hayward snapped?

[Robz4000]

Can't forget Patty who is back in now. He's on tonight

We'll see if he can keep it going.

[DAF86]

Yea but how many potential? It's kind of known that he basically spoon feeds our bigs because teams still respect his ability to finish in the paint

Oh yeah, and where is that known? Because on the court it sure as hell doesn't seem to be the case. :lol

[Leetonidas]

Dam. Like Hayward snapped?

Not sure couldnt tell from what I saw. Need to see a legit replay somewhere. But they brought a wheel chair out for him I read

[Robz4000]

I have a bad feeling we’re gonna get Dinwiddied tonight

Good call.

[SAGirl]

Murray’ 4th foul...

[NASpurs]

low percentage fadeaways in clutch time :lol

[Robz4000]

LMA has gone completely cold.

[SpurPadre]

We should be beating these scrubs blindfolded by 10 points smh.

[bklynspursfan]

Oh yeah, and where is that known? Because on the court it sure as hell doesn't seem to be the case. :lol

It's known by pretty much everyone who watches. I know he isn't there TP of old, but he definitely spoon feeds those guys. I think even LMA said as much

[SAGirl]

Yea but how many potential? It's kind of known that he basically spoon feeds our bigs because teams still respect his ability to finish in the paint
3/12 shooting tbh

[DAF86]

The closer with the FT's and the assist.

[pgardn]

IN the restricted area and moving

[pgardn]

Quit griping...

[DAF86]

It's known by pretty much everyone who watches. I know he isn't there TP of old, but he definitely spoon feeds those guys. I think even LMA said as much

This is another case of you being an insufferable homer, tbh.

[pgardn]

The closer with the FT's and the assist.

And completely unable to defend.
The closer picks up his dribble in the Fckn backcourt... defended by ONE man...

[Snaq O'Meal]

The closer with the FT's and the assist.

That bloke probably read some of the comments in here and decided to up his game.

[bklynspursfan]

3/12 shooting tbh

Doesn't have anything to do with what I said tbh lol

[DPG21920]

3/12 shooting plus bad defense

TP is shooting 50% this year.

[Hoops Czar]

3/12 shooting tbh

That's still three more fgs than Kyle anderson and two more rebounds for that mattter.

[DPG21920]

Just a guy who creates good looks for the bigs. He was feeding Pau early. His drive and kick game/pick n Pop is still pretty good

That is correct. Even though his usage is low and he hasn’t been all that good, he still runs sets more cleanly than anyone else, makes very few mistakes and gets the ball to players in the right spots, accurately and on time (and still finishes better than most of the guards outside of Manu this year).

He’s not been very good but he’s still the best PG offensively with regards to running an offense and controlling tempo.

[bklynspursfan]

This is another case of you being an insufferable homer, tbh.

Well, you can ask just about any of the knowledgeable fans, they'll tell u the same. But sure.. thinking TP sets up the bigs makes me an insufferable Homer. Pay attention to the games bruh

[bklynspursfan]

Terrible call

[Robz4000]

Spurs still trying to choke this.

[gambit1990]

Yea but how many potential? It's kind of known that he basically spoon feeds our bigs because teams still respect his ability to finish in the paint
:lol


Oh yeah, and where is that known? Because on the court it sure as hell doesn't seem to be the case. :lol
:lol

[boutons_deux]

Spurs suck

[SPURt]

Good call.
:toast

[pgardn]

We can't get a guard open on TH inbound

Neither guard was doubled.

[dabom]

That is correct. Even though his usage is low and he hasn’t been all that good, he still runs sets more cleanly than anyone else, makes very few mistakes and gets the ball to players in the right spots, accurately and on time (and still finishes better than most of the guards outside of Manu this year).

He’s not been very good but he’s still the best PG offensively with regards to running an offense and controlling tempo.

What does that even mean? The offense looks like shit with him on. :lol

[DAF86]

Well, you can ask just about any of the knowledgeable fans, they'll tell u the same. But sure.. thinking TP sets up the bigs makes me an insufferable Homer. Pay attention to the games bruh

I don't need to ask anybody son. I'm pretty sure about my basketball knowledge, thank you very much.

[DPG21920]

Good road win. Travel, lose Kawhi and come together to hold another team to sub 100 and go up on MIN

[pgardn]

I don't need to ask anybody son. I'm pretty sure about my basketball knowledge, thank you very much.


Im pretty sure as well.

You suck.

[SAGirl]

Just got to defend well here...

[DPG21920]

What does that even mean? The offense looks like shit with him on. :lol

It means, that while the offense obviously has problems and TP doesn’t make them great there, that the team gets better more consistent quality looks with TP out there (especially LMA who is the offense with Kawhi out).

That doesn’t mean everyone makes all the shots or that the offense is super smooth, just that out of the bad options SA has for offensive guards TP is still the best one.

[dabom]

It means, that while the offense obviously has problems and TP doesn’t make them great there, that the team gets better more consistent quality looks with TP out there (especially LMA who is the offense with Kawhi out).

That doesn’t mean everyone makes all the shots or that the offense is super smooth, just that out of the bad options SA has for offensive guards TP is still the best one.

Patty is the best PG on the fucking team. Get it straight. :lol

[Hoops Czar]

Good road win.

:lol

[DAF86]

Im pretty sure as well.

You suck.

And you are? :lol

[TheDoctor]

LMAO Danny fouled and waiving his finger asking for review. This season tbh :lmao

[SAGirl]

This brooklyn team had been playing very well lately. It's a good win for the team.

[DPG21920]

:lol

I don’t know what’s funny - SA has struggled on the road and just got some pretty depressing news about Kawhi and they went out, focused on defense and got a win.

[DAF86]

It means, that while the offense obviously has problems and TP doesn’t make them great there, that the team gets better more consistent quality looks with TP out there (especially LMA who is the offense with Kawhi out).

That doesn’t mean everyone makes all the shots or that the offense is super smooth, just that out of the bad options SA has for offensive guards TP is still the best one.

Right now, Mills is by far the least shitty option that we have at PG when it comes to offense. Even if he is missing everything, because teams at least respect him out there.

[SPURt]

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[ElNono]

good win, tbh... so who's starting the "What does Parker do?" thread? :lol

[SpurPadre]

This is the only spoon-feeding TP does these days, tbh:


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[TheDoctor]

Refs don't giving a shit also :lol Fathead really wanted to inbound the ball?

[DPG21920]

Right now, Mills is by far the least shitty option that we have at PG when it comes to offense. Even if he is missing everything, because teams at least respect him out there.

We were speaking in terms of ball handling and getting the team into sets/spots and delivering passes on time to people in particular LMA.

[ducks]

good win, tbh... so who's starting the "What does Parker do?" thread? :lol

Got the w while manu one bench smoking his ciguar

[Arcadian]

Nice game by L-train

[ElNono]

Got the w while manu one bench smoking his ciguar

I'll take the W, tbh... was commenting on the convo above

[SAGirl]

We can't get a guard open on TH inbound

Neither guard was doubled.
It has happened multiple times this season. I wonder if screens are not well set, execution is poor, or what... if it was just one time, one could say ok random occurrence, but it isn't...

I genuinely wonder why they are constantly botching OTO plays.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs barely escape over EC lottery team

[DAF86]

We were speaking in terms of ball handling and getting the team into sets/spots and delivering passes on time to people in particular LMA.

That sounds good and all, but how much difference does that really make? If we go by the metrics for the last 4 years, not very much.

[DAF86]

Anyway, go Spurs go. Much needed win.

[SAGirl]

Right now, Mills is by far the least shitty option that we have at PG when it comes to offense. Even if he is missing everything, because teams at least respect him out there.
The truth... I am glad they didn't waste this game from him, he was on fire.

[SAGirl]

good win, tbh... so who's starting the "What does Parker do?" thread? :lol
:lmao

[DPG21920]

That sounds good and all, but how much difference does that really make? If we go by the metrics for the last 4 years, not very much.

It made a difference in last year’s WCF run for sure. It also sheds light on why Murray isn’t playing more and what Pop is searching for/tinkering with.

[Hoops Czar]

Got the w while manu one bench smoking his ciguar

[DPG21920]

Mills really stepped up. As great as LMA was, SA loses without that offense from Mills. Hopefully he gets hot and becomes a consistent gunner for Sa.

[DAF86]

It made a difference in last year’s WCF run for sure. It also sheds light on why Murray isn’t playing more and what Pop is searching for/tinkering with.

Tony was awesome on the last playoffs but still we basically beat the Rockets without him. So again, how much difference does he really make at this point?

[SAGirl]

Team will need better play from all the others (yea Kyle too, bc "in b4 all the references to him on replies to me like I care...")
anyways... Mills going nuts from 3 isn't going to happen nightly...

I don't think things are as fixed as they appear.

[DPG21920]

Tony was awesome on the last playoffs but still we basically beat the Rockets without him. So again, how much difference does he really make at this point?

I would argue if he helps you beat a playoff team then it’s a big deal? I mean by your line of logic right now none of our guards really matter since they all grade out meh overall.

[DPG21920]

Team will need better play from all the others (yea Kyle too, bc "in b4 all the references to him on replies to me like I care...")
anyways... Mills going nuts from 3 isn't going to happen nightly...

I don't think things are as fixed as they appear.

Of course not. Spurs are battling without their MVP player. Things aren’t going to be smooth and you aren’t going to blow teams out

Luckily LMA is an all star, they are getting contributions from random players (Kyle, Bertans, Forbes, Pau playing great, Murray, spotty Mills).

Then overall they are doing damn good on defense even with Kawhi/Danny hobbled/out.

They have a big home stretch coming up too before the RRT and that will be critical.

[ElNono]

They need Manu back healthy, tbh... he's having a great season, and it's clear they're going to need some grandpa juice here and there

[DAF86]

I would argue if he helps you beat a playoff team then it’s a big deal?

My point is: did he really help us beat a playoffs team? With how great Tony did against Memphis and how tough that series was one would want to say yes, but then we overcame a much tougher opponent without him and it makes me think that we probably would have still beaten the Grizzlies without him.


I mean by your line of logic right now none of our guards really matter since they all grade out meh overall.

Yeah, and I'm pessimistic that after this season we will be locked to them for the next 3/4 years to the tune of around 100 millions dollars. That's what bugs me.

[DPG21920]

My point is: did he really help us beat a playoffs team? With how great Tony did against Memphis and how tough that series was one would want to say yes, but then we overcame a much tougher opponent without him and it makes me think that we probably would have still beaten the Grizzlies without him.



Yeah, and I'm pessimistic that after this season we will be locked to them for the next 3/4 years to the tune of around 100 millions dollars. That's what bugs me.

I agree - its a big issue. SA isn’t dumb and I tried to explain how I think SA ended up here (bad luck). But I think they will address it the best they can either via trade,draft or FA.

They were really banking on Murray becoming a starting caliber PG and he still has time.

[DPG21920]

They need Manu back healthy, tbh... he's having a great season, and it's clear they're going to need some grandpa juice here and there

True - they need it from all over. I also think due to the PG “issues” we will see Pop have some non-traditional lineups in the playoffs too (maybe no TP/Mills/Murray in at all)

[tholdren]

Mills

[bklynspursfan]

That is correct. Even though his usage is low and he hasn’t been all that good, he still runs sets more cleanly than anyone else, makes very few mistakes and gets the ball to players in the right spots, accurately and on time (and still finishes better than most of the guards outside of Manu this year).

He’s not been very good but he’s still the best PG offensively with regards to running an offense and controlling tempo.

Yup. But if it doesn't show up in a box score, people don't acknowledge and/or see those simple things he does.

I do hope he can start knocking down that corner 3 again, and just get that mid range shot back consistently