Game Thread: Spurs vs Pacers -- Sun. (1/21) - 6:00/C (2:00am Riga Time)

[BatManu20]

Lol Bertans

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm convinced Poop has late stages of Alzheimer's....

[SuperCam]

Losing to scrub teams at home :lol

Fatty and D-league still on the team fagging it up :lmao

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus sucked tonight. That's too bad bc there were guys who came to play...

[BatManu20]

God we suck

[Hoops Czar]

Bertans is our 3-point specialist... 1 for 8. Smh
That Hill for Leonard and Bertans trade keeps getting better and better.

[Keepin' it real]

Playoff atmosphere.

[TheGreatYacht]

I can't believe Fatty Mills is still closing games after the countless choke jobs this season

[Hoops Czar]

I'm convinced Poop has late stages of Alzheimer's....

Jerry Sloan 2.0. He's too old and rigid to change.

[Mal]

This is unwatchable. There is no one on this team, who can create on offense off dribble.

[NASpurs]

I can't wait for the offseason, when PATFO stands pat and hands out even more loyalty contracts.

[tbdog]

Mills cannot pass.

[bklynspursfan]

This is unwatchable. There is no one on this team, who can create on offense off dribble.

Aside from Parker and Ginobili

[Hoops Czar]

Mills cannot pass.
Mills can't do anything.

[sasaint]

Lamarcus sucked tonight. That's too bad bc there were guys who came to play...

LMA is not an alpha, although he would like to be treated like one. Strictly a beta.

[Mal]

I can't wait for the offseason, when PATFO stands pat and hands out even more loyalty contracts.

3 x 10mil per year incoming for Parker, Green and Slomo, that will clog up salary till 2021

[SAGirl]

CoJo out playing Mills

[tbdog]

At least we are defending. I rather be us than Cavs.

[Hoops Czar]

Aside from Parker and Ginobili
Yes, for a change, Ginobili was very enjoyable tonight.

[Mal]

Aside from Parker and Ginobili

This 36 yrs old Parker who is playing 20 minutes every other game or 40 yrs Manu, who is currently injured?

[Hoops Czar]

At least we are defending. I rather be us than Cavs.
Cavs are guaranteed a playoff spot. Spurs, not so much.

[boutons_deux]

Holee shit, spurs are AWFUL

19 TOs, heads up their asses

[TimDunkem]

Double post

[TimDunkem]

Aside from Parker and Ginobili

Yeah that'll get us #6.

[ace3g]

Murray with another "Nando"

[sasaint]

CoJo out playing Mills

By a wide margin.

[NASpurs]

Cavs are guaranteed a playoff spot. Spurs, not so much.

Cavs will also try and make in-season moves. Spurs will roll out with what they got and hope and pray.

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus carried in this game by Anderson tbh

[Mal]

Cavs will also try and make in-season moves. Spurs will roll out with what they got and hope and pray.

And in the summer, they will pay all those scrubs, where half of them is not needed at all.

[Hoops Czar]

And the Spurs with the preverbial "let's make the score look close" finish to the 4th quarter.

[DPG21920]

I don’t see how Murray can be a starter. I think SA has a better shot at hiding TP’s or Mill’s bad defense in the SL than they do hiding Murray’s bad offense.

I know right now the numbers say other wise but Murray is such a poor offensive player it tanks that side of the floor completely

[SAGirl]

It sucks...

[NASpurs]

I don’t see how Murray can be a starter. I think SA has a better shot at hiding TP’s or Mill’s bad defense in the SL than they do hiding Murray’s bad defense.

I know right now the numbers say other wise but Murray is such a poor offensive player it tanks that side of the floor completely

Only point guard with a +. Give the kid a raise :wow

[boutons_deux]

How far the spurs have fallen

Injuries are not the worst problem

[Darius Bieber]

Tied with Minnesota now at the three spot. Probably won't win until next Sunday. Spurs could fall down to 5 or 6 easily.

[ElNono]

I don’t see how Murray can be a starter. I think SA has a better shot at hiding TP’s or Mill’s bad defense in the SL than they do hiding Murray’s bad defense.

I know right now the numbers say other wise but Murray is such a poor offensive player it tanks that side of the floor completely

I don't think it matters when Kawhi comes back, tbh... we'll be running Kawhi/LMA offense out there. In that sense, his length for rebounding is not a bad thing.

Although, I think this particular case had to do with trying to get a playmaker on the 2nd unit due to Manu being out, but we'll see...

[Hoops Czar]

I don’t see how Murray can be a starter. I think SA has a better shot at hiding TP’s or Mill’s bad defense in the SL than they do hiding Murray’s bad defense.

I know right now the numbers say other wise but Murray is such a poor offensive player it tanks that side of the floor completely

Murray belongs in the G-league trying to develop whatever craft he has. What the hell is the point of owning a G-league team if you're not going to take advantage of it.

[BatManu20]

Only the Pacers 2nd win in San Antonio in 16 years... :lol

[DPG21920]

I don't think it matters when Kawhi comes back, tbh... we'll be running Kawhi/LMA offense out there. In that sense, his length for rebounding is not a bad thing.

Although, I think this particular case had to do with trying to get a playmaker on the 2nd unit due to Manu being out, but we'll see...

I agree about the logic tonight (said so earlier when Sean made the comment). But TP gets LMA so many easier looks than Murray does. So that is big although you are right that his usage will be low.

But with LMA/Kawhi/Danny you can mask TP’s defense. Murray can definitley tank that offense big time

[Mal]

I don’t see how Murray can be a starter. I think SA has a better shot at hiding TP’s or Mill’s bad defense in the SL than they do hiding Murray’s bad offense.

I know right now the numbers say other wise but Murray is such a poor offensive player it tanks that side of the floor completely

Guess putting him together with Kawhi and Rudy Gay would hide him, right now is all scrub show..

[SuperCam]

before it was just on the road, now it's mediocre teams coming into San Antonio with the bukkake :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

For the love of god. I hope this was the last time I see Bertans, Mills, and Green wearing a Spurs jersey

[DPG21920]

Guess putting him together with Kawhi and Rudy Gay would hide him, right now is all scrub show..

We’ve seen with Roberson’s of the world, Tony Allens, Rondo’s that you can’t really hide offense. It will tank spacing and quality of looks.

Murray’s offense is just too big of an issue IMO. But we will see what Pop does.

[phxspurfan]

CoJo out playing Mills

CoJo is better than Mills. The more complete player. He can dribble, run offense, and play defense. Mills can shoot.

[Mal]

For the love of god. I hope this was the last time I see Bertans, Mills, and Green wearing a Spurs jersey

They are good role players if they fit the system. The problem is that Parker, Murray, Anderson, Gasol, Forbes are also roles. Just too many guys, that cannot make difference.

[TheGreatYacht]

It's time for the media to shed some light on this incredible meltdown just like they're doing with Cleveland and did with the Thunder earlier in the season.

PATFO isn't untouchable

[SAGirl]

Think Pop goes back to Tony... But it won't matter. Lamarcus, Davis and Danny were pretty bad. They obviously miss Kawhi, Manu and Rudy Gay...
They miss someone who can draw fouls etc.

[TheGreatYacht]

They are good role players if they fit the system. The problem is that Parker, Murray, Anderson, Gasol, Forbes are also roles. Just too many guys, that cannot make difference.
All those guys you mentioned are better than Fatty, Bertrash, and Danny G-League. Only system they fit in is the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

[Spurtacular]

Lamarcus carried in this game by Anderson tbh

:lol I've heard it all now.

[Spurtacular]

We’ve seen with Roberson’s of the world, Tony Allens, Rondo’s that you can’t really hide offense. It will tank spacing and quality of looks.

Murray’s offense is just too big of an issue IMO. But we will see what Pop does.

It honestly depends on the style of game. On the road in a grind-it-out / get easy transition buckets game I like Murray for a good chunk of minutes.

[SAGirl]

:lol I've heard it all now.
That's how pathetic Lamarcus was. Kyle scored the same on better efficiency and made a lot of defensive plays in the game. Had more assists than Aldridge had less TO... Wasn't a star game by any means but Lamarcus allowed himself to be outplayed by roleplayers.

[Spurtacular]

That's how pathetic Lamarcus was. Kyle scored the same on better efficiency and made a lot of defensive plays in the game. Had more assists than Aldridge had less TO... Wasn't a star game by any means but Lamarcus allowed himself to be outplayed by roleplayers.

5 steals is impressive. I'll say that much.

[SAGirl]

5 steals is impressive. I'll say that much.
Haas happened at least twice this season.. Several times for his career.

[BackHome]

[QUOTE=Spurtacular;9258867]5 steals is impressive. I'll say that much.[/QUOTE

Let the tanking begin ..:)

In all honesty if was a top five team no one but Kawhi and LMA would be able to make there team. This team really sucks really bad.

[vander]

as bad as Gasol's deal is, I still almost feel bad for him, he's the only one that shows up consistently.

[UZER]

as bad as Gasol's deal is, I still almost feel bad for him, he's the only one that shows up consistently.

I don’t. He should’ve signed here two years ago. 3 years ago.

[NASpurs]

I don’t. He should’ve signed here two years ago. 3 years ago.

I agree, this faggot chose Chicago over the Spurs however long ago for Chicago’s symphony scene... and yet, he also got a loyalty contract from the Spurs. Enjoy the recently closed and now symphony-less San Antonio. :lol

[vander]

I don’t. He should’ve signed here two years ago. 3 years ago.

true, but, FA's just don't come to SA when there's any other good option. so not like it was out of the ordinary or anything

[tholdren]

true, but, FA's just don't come to SA when there's any other good option. so not like it was out of the ordinary or anything

Pau is a ho

[DenialTwist]

Pau is a sieve on defense. Horrible at contesting shots, too slow-footed. And his go-to move when a player runs past him is to scream and make funny faces. No resistance.

[Ice009]

I agree, this faggot chose Chicago over the Spurs however long ago for Chicago’s symphony scene... and yet, he also got a loyalty contract from the Spurs. Enjoy the recently closed and now symphony-less San Antonio. :lol

What the deal with this? I thought SA recently got an opera house or something. Did it close already?

[mudyez]

I don't see us winning 50 games this season.

[Ice009]

I don't see us winning 50 games this season.

I'm starting to think the same. If Kawhi is out for a long period of time, I think they may not reach 50 wins with this current team.

[Fireball]

LMA is on a bad shooting streak and the team misses its soul with Manu out ... it simply becomes too much right now

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus is shooting like 28% the last two games on high usage. He may be starting to get worn out. He has played heavy minutes an has to play on both on ends

[Fireball]

Lamarcus is shooting like 28% the last two games on high usage. He may be starting to get worn out. He has played heavy minutes an has to play on both on ends

I am not blaming anything on him ... he works hard. I blame our shooters for not winning such a game at home ... we need the occasional 5of6 from deep from Davis, Patty or Bryn with so many missing players.

[r0drig0lac]

as bad as Gasol's deal is, I still almost feel bad for him, he's the only one that shows up consistently.
lmao

[duncan2k5]

I don’t see how Murray can be a starter. I think SA has a better shot at hiding TP’s or Mill’s bad defense in the SL than they do hiding Murray’s bad offense.

I know right now the numbers say other wise but Murray is such a poor offensive player it tanks that side of the floor completely

but what about Tony's bad offensive games this season? Spurs scored less points last game vs a more inferior team with tony starting...u are vastly overrating tony's impact on the offense..this isnt 2007

[Arcadian]

What the deal with this? I thought SA recently got an opera house or something. Did it close already?

The opera and symphony are separate organizations. Not sure about the opera, but the symphony ran out of funding and is suspending operations.

[spurs10]

At least Murray took the perimeter shot when wide open last night. He missed, but more importantly he took the shot. I’ve also heard people criticizing LMA’s play and I have to say the Pacers doubled him and tried to trap him every time he touched the ball. Good effort by Gasol, TP, KA, and Bryn shot 50%.

We didn't look good. These last two games have been hard to watch with our woes with our offense.

[SAGirl]

At least Murray took the perimeter shot when wide open last night. He missed, but more importantly he took the shot. I’ve also heard people criticizing LMA’s play and I have to say the Pacers doubled him and tried to trap him every time he touched the ball. Good effort by Gasol, TP, KA, and Bryn shot 50%.

We didn't look good. These last two games have been hard to watch with our the woes with our offense.
Good observation on Lamarcus. That’s happened b4 but it’s getting more pronounced the further into the season we get. Team have scouted out offenses and specially playoff teams will play Spurs tough.

I don’t know how this offense with Murray will go with him being such a non-shooter but unless the Spurs make a trade this is what they have to work with. Murray playing off the ball with a ball dominant Kawhi won’t look better than he’s doing right now. I don’t know how that guy showed up this season not being able to shoot a corner 3

[spurs10]

Good observation on Lamarcus. That’s happened b4 but it’s getting more pronounced the further into the season we get. Team have scouted out offenses and specially playoff teams will play Spurs tough.

I don’t know how this offense with Murray will go with him being such a non-shooter but unless the Spurs make a trade this is what they have to work with. Murray playing off the ball with a ball dominant Kawhi won’t look better than he’s doing right now. I don’t know how that guy showed up this season not being able to shoot a corner 3
Yes I get what you are sayin. My main takeaway from the game was simplistic- couldn’t throw the ball in the ocean, TO’s galore, and LMA is getting swarmed. Smart scouting really.

[SAGirl]

Yes I get what you are sayin. My main takeaway from the game was simplistic- couldn’t throw the ball in the ocean, TO’s galore, and LMA is getting swarmed. Smart scouting really.
Pop has mentioned the shooting woes. Murray starting may not be a permanent thing either. Pop highlighted the defensive effort was admirable but it’s for naught if they can’t score.
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[objective]

It's disgusting to watch a team where no one can penetrate and create, either for themselves or others. So much of the shot clock spent on passing it around the three point line back and forth from a bunch of guys who can't even get in a three without help.

Simmons could get to the rim without a pick. He could draw help. He could finish or pass. And still defend. And was under control for cheap.

But tonight was a taste of Spurs ball through 2021 when Manu retires.

Mills and other scrubs unable to create, penetrate, finish.

[SAGirl]

I am not a Jsimms fan and he's not exactly having a great season... if Simmons is your savior you ain't getting far either.

But they didn't need to resign Mills and there were other players available like Tyreke Evans, Collison, just others... there were many players in FA that they could have gotten...

The roster construction was meant to rely on Kawhi and Rudy Gay basically. Still it's a bad roster construction. They have needed to improve their PG play for years. It finally came crashing down.

[Dex]

At least Murray took the perimeter shot when wide open last night. He missed, but more importantly he took the shot. I’ve also heard people criticizing LMA’s play and I have to say the Pacers doubled him and tried to trap him every time he touched the ball. Good effort by Gasol, TP, KA, and Bryn shot 50%.

We didn't look good. These last two games have been hard to watch with our the woes with our offense.

That's the problem when 60% of your offense falls on one guy's shoulders. If LMA has a bad shooting night, it's going to be very difficult for Spurs to win games unless someone else starts picking up the scoring load.

[Ice009]

Lamarcus is shooting like 28% the last two games on high usage. He may be starting to get worn out. He has played heavy minutes an has to play on both on ends

Good point about LA being worn out. I think he might just deserve a rest (the first time this season where I think someone on the team has earned a rest). This is the time you should rest LA for a game or two, but unfortunately the dipshit Pop wasted rest games when players were healthy and not gassed, and in the process of doing that, he threw away a few completely winnable games. If he played everyone in those few "rest" games, the Spurs might have been able to afford to rest LA right now. I don't know if they can rest him at all, as the Spurs really need LA so they don't completely capsize. I'm not sure they can beat anyone without him, well at least I don't think they can with the way everyone else has been playing lately.


The opera and symphony are separate organizations. Not sure about the opera, but the symphony ran out of funding and is suspending operations.

Thanks for the info. Which one is Gasol into? Opera or Symphony? or both?

[boutons_deux]

Opera or Symphony? or both?

https://www.sacurrent.com/sa-sound/archives/2018/01/19/city-council-will-release-remaining-funds-to-the-san-antonio-symphony

[gospursgojas]

They still have live tejano at market square tho

[Spurtacular]

Bill Kennedy was reffing. No wonder.

[pgardn]

It's disgusting to watch a team where no one can penetrate and create, either for themselves or others. So much of the shot clock spent on passing it around the three point line back and forth from a bunch of guys who can't even get in a three without help.

Simmons could get to the rim without a pick. He could draw help. He could finish or pass. And still defend. And was under control for cheap.

But tonight was a taste of Spurs ball through 2021 when Manu retires.

Mills and other scrubs unable to create, penetrate, finish.

Forbes and Tony got inside against this team. But this team is Memphis.