10-2, can they do it?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

#keepthestreakalive
#onemoreyear
#staytim

[SASdynasty!]

#50wins
#playoffs
#parkerleadingtheteaminassistsfor17yearsinarow

[Arcadian]

Might as well fuckin' try.

[sananspursfan21]

Seems like they were saving their effort....the same thing we accuse them of every freakin’ year



ok so I’m kidding, but.....

[ducks]

Could win out
Spurs do what we call spam
Spurs win 10 in a row their confidence will grow

[ElNono]

no

[Proxy]

they’re going for it I guess, so props to the team for not having a losers mentality to tank at this point

[ducks]

Spurs have better shot then Hillary Clinton being president

[Spurtacular]

Sacramento at home is the only "easy" game on the schedule; and even that is at a precarious time (second-to-last game of the season).

[Play Boban]

I’m going to go with no.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Sacramento at home is the only "easy" game on the schedule; and even that is at a precarious time (second-to-last game of the season).

I mean, they won 50 games in 2012 even though they only had 66 attempts. This year they get a whopping 82, so no excuses.....

[Budkin]

Come on, no.

[Darius Bieber]

No, but it would be nice to see them try. Just give the effort that they did tonight.

[Spurtacular]

I mean, they won 50 games in 2012 even though they only had 66 attempts. This year they get a whopping 82, so no excuses.....

Elite-level team vs. a merely good team, tbh.

[John B]

Getting in the playoffs at 6th seed to avoid Rockets and Dubs in the 1st round would be great. If that means 50 wins, great. And if they did beating teams over .500, should just prepare them better. I think Spurs has enough offense, but missing Kawhi’s defense down the stretch in most of our loses.

[daledondale]

Come on, no.

[BD24]

Getting in the playoffs at 6th seed to avoid Rockets and Dubs in the 1st round would be great. If that means 50 wins, great. And if they did beating teams over .500, should just prepare them better. I think Spurs has enough offense, but missing Kawhi’s defense down the stretch in most of our loses.
This is all I want. Get to that six seed so we have a winnable first round matchup. Gives Kawhi an easier first round matchup to warm up in as well. With Kawhi healthy think we can beat anyone from the three seed down in a 7 game series

[Seventyniner]

10% chance imo.

[cd021]

Getting in the playoffs at 6th seed to avoid Rockets and Dubs in the 1st round would be great. If that means 50 wins, great. And if they did beating teams over .500, should just prepare them better. I think Spurs has enough offense, but missing Kawhi’s defense down the stretch in most of our loses.

I expect that the final version of the standings will look this:

Houston
GSW
Portland
OKC
Spurs
Utah
New Orleans
Minnesota

Spurs probably end up with about 48 wins and get 21st or 22nd pick along with a good chance of advancing in the playoffs

[TheDoctor]

This is all I want. Get to that six seed so we have a winnable first round matchup. Gives Kawhi an easier first round matchup to warm up in as well. With Kawhi healthy think we can beat anyone from the three seed down in a 7 game series

:lol

[spursistan]

:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

I expect that the final version of the standings will look this:

Houston
GSW
Portland
OKC
Spurs
Utah
New Orleans
Minnesota

Spurs probably end up with about 48 wins and get 21st or 22nd pick along with a good chance of advancing in the playoffs

I'd be very surprised if Utah doesn't finish in the top 5, tbh..they're peaking and have an easier schedule than SA..

Pelicans are a mediocre team that have been extremely fortunate in close games(the opposite of the Spurs, who have been losing every close game), I wouldn't be surprised if they fall out, but Davis might be able to carry them there..Denver looks like a lock to miss the playoffs..

Spurs just need to finish 6th..they'll still lose to Portland, but at least they would have a shot..

[spurs10]

The 10-2 will be tough, but they’ll be close. I think they have a great shot against the Blazers because of the LMA rivalry. He plays like he’s playing now then we will be a hard out. I just don’t want to play Houston first. Their fans are difficult to sit near.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Almost certainty not. But if they can sweep this homestand, there may be a slight chance.

[Death In June]

10 of 12 games against playoff teams or teams in the hunt for the playoffs, and then a mediocre Lakers and shitty Kings team. The fear of dropping out of the playoffs altogether will have them winning a sizable amount of those games but 10 of 12 is asking a lot, more than they're capable of without KL. I think they have 8 more wins in them.

[Chillen]

Might as well try, have nothing to lose at this point except draft picks if they make the playoffs.

[John B]

I know Pops not crazy about the 50 win streak and will rest players when he get a chance. But continuing that streak would be great.

[Chinook]

Spurs may need to get to 50 wins to make it, so they'd better try. The team controls its own destiny to the fourth-seed can could get as high as third if healthy. Honestly, though, getting the sixth seed and getting Portland or getting Minny in the four/five match-up seem like the best outcomes.

[cd021]

I'd be very surprised if Utah doesn't finish in the top 5, tbh..they're peaking and have an easier schedule than SA..

Pelicans are a mediocre team that have been extremely fortunate in close games(the opposite of the Spurs, who have been losing every close game), I wouldn't be surprised if they fall out, but Davis might be able to carry them there..Denver looks like a lock to miss the playoffs..

Spurs just need to finish 6th..they'll still lose to Portland, but at least they would have a shot..

Utah has a cake walk schedule but the Spurs schedule, pre April, is pretty managable- no jinx but I could see them going 6-1 during that stretch.

Denver and LAC both seem unlikely to make it in tbh.

I don't buy Portland being a favorite vs the Spurs. Spurs are a better defensive team and they are fairly similarly ranked offensive teams. Without Kawhi I would call it fairly even and with him I would obviously give us the edge assuming he can contribute.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Getting in the playoffs at 6th seed to avoid Rockets and Dubs in the 1st round would be great. If that means 50 wins, great. And if they did beating teams over .500, should just prepare them better. I think Spurs has enough offense, but missing Kawhi’s defense down the stretch in most of our loses.

I'd like to see Leonard come back and us take down the Dublets in the first round, tbh.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

The 10-2 will be tough, but they’ll be close. I think they have a great shot against the Blazers because of the LMA rivalry. He plays like he’s playing now then we will be a hard out. I just don’t want to play Houston first. Their fans are difficult to sit near.

If Leonard is back, the Spurs can beat Golden Showers in a best of seven series. They're inconsistent and a bit tired out. Rockets is a different animal.

[John B]

That’s pushing our luck too much. 3rd seed and down we have a good chance and should give Kwawi and the Spurs to acclimate.

[TD 21]

Utah has a cake walk schedule but the Spurs schedule, pre April, is pretty managable- no jinx but I could see them going 6-1 during that stretch.

Denver and LAC both seem unlikely to make it in tbh.

I don't buy Portland being a favorite vs the Spurs. Spurs are a better defensive team and they are fairly similarly ranked offensive teams. Without Kawhi I would call it fairly even and with him I would obviously give us the edge assuming he can contribute.

Whether the Spurs would lose to the Trail Blazers just depends on the scenario . . .

1) Leonard is shut down for the reason = definitely lose.
2) Leonard returns, but has an adverse effect on the semblance of rhythm being established = probably lose.
3) Leonard returns, but has a neutral or positive effect = probably win.

Positive would generally = definitely win, but keep in mind, the not quite himself, minutes limit version is the best that can hoped for at this point.

[vander]

man this streak could have gone for 30+ years. Damn Pop and his terrible end-game lineups that cost the Spurs many games.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Whether the Spurs would lose to the Trail Blazers just depends on the scenario . . .

1) Leonard is shut down for the reason = definitely lose.
2) Leonard returns, but has an adverse effect on the semblance of rhythm being established = probably lose.
3) Leonard returns, but has a neutral or positive effect = probably win.

Positive would generally = definitely win, but keep in mind, the not quite himself, minutes limit version is the best that can hoped for at this point.
What if he goes back into 2017 MVP candidate mode pre-Zaza? Meaning 35-40 mpg, 25 ppg, 8 fta per game, etc

[cd021]

What if he goes back into 2017 MVP candidate mode pre-Zaza? Meaning 35-40 mpg, 25 ppg, 8 fta per game, etc

That isn't happening, not in the first round at least.

[Play Boban]

If Leonard is back, the Spurs can beat Golden Showers in a best of seven series. They're inconsistent and a bit tired out. Rockets is a different animal.

:lol

[TD 21]

What if he goes back into 2017 MVP candidate mode pre-Zaza? Meaning 35-40 mpg, 25 ppg, 8 fta per game, etc



Positive would generally = definitely win, but keep in mind, the not quite himself, minutes limit version is the best that can hoped for at this point.

[duncan2k5]

I'd like to see Leonard come back and us take down the Dublets in the first round, tbh.

Even if we lose after that, it would be worth missing out on a lottery pick, tbh...

[bklynspursfan]

Even if we lose after that, it would be worth missing out on a lottery pick, tbh...

Yup. Tho with Houston likely taking it after that, idk. I have a hard time accepting the fact that either will take it all.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Yup. Tho with Houston likely taking it after that, idk. I have a hard time accepting the fact that either will take it all.
Texas pride, bruh. I wouldn't mind Houston taking it out of all the high seeded contenders on either side, except for maybe the Raptors though I hate Ibaka.

Yes Chris Paul is a little bitch, a lot like Dirk back in the day, but 2011 was OK with everyone here because at least

a) the Lakers got swept and humiliated
b) the Heatles got their cookie taken, &
c) the LOB trophy returned to Texas for a year.

In hindsight, there was probably a d) the Thunderefs got beat and e) the Spurs were out of the way in the playoffs early that year so no heartbreak.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Letting the Mavs win in 2011 was a lot like the Eagles winning this year for diehard Cowboy fans. Yes they finally got one, but does that really measure up to five?

[Chinook]

7-2 now. It's getting more and more possible. Beating Houston would be the only real surprise at this point. I so want them to win these next four, set up a relatively doable race for 50 and find a way to eek out a double-digit win streak in this crazy season.

Go get it.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Pop will punt the game on Sunday. Expect Aldridge and Manu to sit.

[offset formation]

Pop will punt the game on Sunday. Expect Aldridge and Manu to sit.

Not now. Manu even said he'd be ready on Sunday in post game interview.

[$pursDynasty]

Pop will punt the game on Sunday. Expect Aldridge and Manu to sit.
If Giannis sits out too, has missed the last couple, we still might get them

[K...]

Pop will punt the game on Sunday. Expect Aldridge and Manu to sit.

Nah that's midseason shit, pop might quit during the game of course but you can't blunt momentum by during guys

[offset formation]

Hoping Rockets are in a rest mode or at least limiting minutes by time we play them.

[Mr. Body]

I didn't think they could do it, but they've knuckled down after getting over the Leonard drama. Back to grinding winning ball.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Not now. Manu even said he'd be ready on Sunday in post game interview.

:pop: you think I care about a stupid record? NASA just discovered a new planet

[bklynspursfan]

Pop will punt the game on Sunday. Expect Aldridge and Manu to sit.

You'll see Kawhi playing that game before you see Pop benching Aldridge Sunday.

[offset formation]

:pop: you think I care about a stupid record? NASA just discovered a new planet

Haha, nice role playing there. There's some truth in this. I love Pop but sometimes this attitude irks me.

[spursistan]

CROFL..we still could get that 3rd seed after all..

[offset formation]

If we win 50 games, Aldridge will deserve to have his jersey retired here even if he never gets further in the playoffs.

This will be very hard to do, given the SOS, and limited help. But heroic if he does it given he's carrying the team almost entirely on his own--especially during this stretch run. At the end of the season too, he's gotta be tired.

[Pauleta14]

CROFL..we still could get that 3rd seed after all..

yep, that's crazy.

Brad Stevens is a genius

[Spurtacular]

Five wins in a row; some coming against rivals in the playoff race. I'm starting to believe, tbh.

[spursistan]

7-2 now. It's getting more and more possible. Beating Houston would be the only real surprise at this point. I so want them to win these next four, set up a relatively doable race for 50 and find a way to eek out a double-digit win streak in this crazy season.

Go get it.
Feels like those choked Pelicans or Lakers games will be the difference in the end with regard to the 50 win streak and the 3rd seed.

[sasaint]

You'll see Kawhi playing that game before you see Pop benching Aldridge Sunday.

Haha. Pretty confident?

[bklynspursfan]

Haha. Pretty confident?

Kinda :D

[sasaint]

Feels like those choked Pelicans or Lakers games will be the difference in the end with regard to the 50 win streak and the 3rd seed.

And a couple of games that Pop booted before that.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

7-2, can they do it?

[daslicer]

7-2, can they do it?

It's possible. The rockets game seems like the only game where a loss is guaranteed. The Lakers and Kings game should be guaranteed wins. The rest of the remaining games can go either way.

[Expert]

It doesn't matter. There's no banner for it, no bonus, nothing. It's a random "this is neat" comment that reporters make when exempting the Spurs from the same shit sandwich the rest of the league has to eat in the press when they make bad or no off season moves to improve their standing, ergo losing in the playoffs. "another 50 win season for coach Pop and the Spurs... it's become like death and taxes... just a solid program over there in San Antonio"

vs

"Spurs record streak of 50 win seasons comes to an end as the finish with 49 wins, 1 shy of the mark... what a great program they have over there in San Antonio, Pop has created such a culture over there, guys know when they come in what they are expected to do and they do it. It's why you see so many other teams trying to emulate that system, and why you see so many Pop disciples coaching in the league today"

"In other news, Kawhi said "fuck Pop, my leg hurts... fuck you" just a great player, solid all around on both ends of the floor. If not the best then top two 2-way player in the league when he's healthy"

[Chinook]

50 wins matters a lot. I don't give a flying fuck about who hangs what banners. If titles were the only thing that mattered to me, I'd just watch the playoffs. As it is, I watch the first 82 games as well, and the team keeping the streak going, even to lose in the first round, would make me a happy fan. RJ couldn't kill the streak. The lockout couldn't kill the streak. So if not even Kawhi missing the season is able to kill it, it will be legend.

[ceds]

50 wins with patty as the lead guard is pretty impressive tbh

i think they just might do it

[TrainOfThought5]

Spurs have better shot then Hillary Clinton being president

Well..... she won the popular vote, so...

[cjw]

Not to jinx it, but feels like they’re pretty safe now on the playoff front. So why not go for 50?

You don’t hang banners for it, but it sure matters a lot more than a divisional banner which many teams hang. And even more impressive if they can do it down a top 5 MVP vote getter the last two seasons.

[dbreiden83080]

No.. Just make the playoffs and keep that run alive. However we may be rebuilding this off-season. Since our best player is soft..