Early Game Thread - Favored NOP (-4.0) vs. SAS as both teams have seeding on the line

[Rummpd]

http://insider.espn.com/insider/pickcenter/nba/game?gameid=400975972


Spurs go for 48 and a reason to play hard with a higher seeding might mean a potential chance to get out of the first round. Will be a very tough matchup as best player on the floor is surely AD. However, if LMA can play him pretty much a wash, and Gay/Manu bring it again Spurs capable of a big road win. Kind of surreal that the Spurs, missing their weirdly injured (?) superstar, are even here. Somehow they have proven to be very resilient, and now have a 82nd game that means something in a very tough WC. However, I am just afraid Pop might tank the game somehow now that the Spurs are in playoffs..... If not Spurs by 3.

[weebo]

http://insider.espn.com/insider/pickcenter/nba/game?gameid=400975972


Spurs go for 48 and a reason to play hard with a higher seeding might mean a potential chance to get out of the first round. Will be a very tough matchup as best player on the floor is surely AD. However, if LMA can play him pretty much a wash, and Gay/Manu bring it again Spurs capable of a big road win. Kind of surreal that the Spurs, missing their weirdly injured (?) superstar, are even here. Somehow they have proven to be very resilient, and now have a 82nd game that means something in a very tough WC. However, I am just afraid Pop might tank the game somehow now that the Spurs are in playoffs..... If not Spurs by 3.

As much bitching and whining we get around here from the TMZ crew, this has been truly a great season.

[Darth_Pelican]

I’ll be there. Should be a good one. The team that loses will likely have to face the Rockets or Warriors in the first round, while the winner has a good chance of winning a playoff series. This one is huge.

[bklynspursfan]

No way Pop tanks this game.

We have had some good success against these guys, just have trouble closing the deal. I'm hoping everyone is dialed in, LMA continues to have his way with AD and we pull away a victory. I'm gonna say Spurs by 9

[Seventyniner]

Tanking this game would be stupid. Losing it means a first-round date with the Rockets or Warriors, while winning gets you a chance at HCA in round 1. The stakes are very high.

[NASpurs]

On the road with home court advantage on the line, I like our chances. One thing this team has proved over and over again this year, is winning big games on the road.


So we're starting off against the Rockets in the first round... meh.

[spurraider21]

Spurs by 20+ tbh

[quentin_compson]

:flag:

[TheGreatYacht]

On the road with home court advantage on the line, I like our chances. One thing this team has proved over and over again this year, is winning big games on the road.


So we're starting off against the Rockets in the first round... meh.
:lol Poop on the road. Guy can't help but shit himself each time. Wonder how he'll top his 4th quarter meltdowns this time.

[cd98]

No way Pop tanks this game.

We have had some good success against these guys, just have trouble closing the deal. I'm hoping everyone is dialed in, LMA continues to have his way with AD and we pull away a victory. I'm gonna say Spurs by 9

Well, no way he intentionally tanks this game.

[Spurs9]

Who needs to win or lose in the West games to keep OKC at 7?

[raybies]

im having dejavu...

[TD 21]

Well, no way he intentionally tanks this game.

Even he wouldn't have the gall to sit one of the rotation players entirely, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a quick pull of the plug. Even though this team is long overdue for a road win and some luck in that building and the Pelicans are due for some regression, I'd be surprised if they legitimately hung in the game throughout and downright shocked if they won it.

Think the vets that have "it" right now blew their load recently to get them into the playoffs and need a bunch of days off just to be able to summon a respectable showing in them.

[BillMc]

Even he wouldn't have the gall to sit one of the rotation players entirely, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a quick pull of the plug. Even though this team is long overdue for a road win and some luck in that building and the Pelicans are due for some regression, I'd be surprised if they legitimately hung in the game throughout and downright shocked if they won it.

Think the vets that have "it" right now blew their load recently to get them into the playoffs and need a bunch of days off just to be able to summon a respectable showing in them.

I think this is right. If it's not close, I suspect Pop will wave the white flag early and get LMA, Manu, Pau and Rudy out of there.

[TheRemix]

I'd love to play the dubs first round. Don't know why everyone's scared. Would rather lose in the 1st than the 2nd or 3rd

[Pelicans78]

Big game for sure. My heart says the Pels will blow them out but I know it could go either way. If Mirotic plays the way he has the last 4 games, Pels will be in good shape.

[boutons_deux]

Will Spurs be 4th, if Spurs beat Pels and Jazz lose out their final two?

[Russ]

im having dejavu...

You mean deja-Fucking-vu . . .

[BillMc]

Will Spurs be 4th, if Spurs beat Pels and Jazz lose out their final two?

Yes.

[baseline bum]

So OKC is obviously going to beat Memphis at home to close the season, which means the Spurs are the #7 seed and start the playoffs in Golden State unless hell freezes over and they win a road game. At least they'll avoid Houston since the Spurs own the tiebreaker over both Minnesota and Denver.

[raybies]

i dont think we own the tiebreaker over Denver. I actually think that would kick Minny out and we'd be 8th

[Pelicans78]

i dont think we own the tiebreaker over Denver. I actually think that would kick Minny out and we'd be 8th

That's correct. If Denver wins they will automatically be the 7th seed and the Pels/Spurs loser will be the 8th seed assuming OKC beats Memphis.

[Joseph Kony]

Holiday going for 35+ imo

[ElNono]

So OKC is obviously going to beat Memphis at home to close the season, which means the Spurs are the #7 seed and start the playoffs in Golden State unless hell freezes over and they win a road game. At least they'll avoid Houston since the Spurs own the tiebreaker over both Minnesota and Denver.

It's not that easy if it's a multi-team tiebreaker... then all the heads to heads are calculated together, and I think we would tie with Minnie and they'll get the upper seed by virtue of conference record.

[baseline bum]

It's not that easy if it's a multi-team tiebreaker... then all the heads to heads are calculated together, and I think we would tie with Minnie and they'll get the upper seed by virtue of conference record.

Denver and Minnesota play each other on the final game of the season with a currently tied record, so they can't finish tied. OKC isn't going to lose at home to Memphis with so much on the line for seeding. The only way there is likely to be a three way tie is if Utah loses their remaining two games and the Spurs lose to New Orleans, in which case it would be a tie between Utah/SA/winner of Minny vs Denver.

Utah is also up big on GSW right now in the first, and GSW is pretty much sleepwalking through the end of the season.

[ElNono]

Denver and Minnesota play each other on the final game of the season with a currently tied record, so they can't finish tied. OKC isn't going to lose at home to Memphis with so much on the line for seeding. The only way there is likely to be a three way tie is if Utah loses their remaining two games and the Spurs lose to New Orleans, in which case it would be a tie between Utah/SA/winner of Minny vs Denver.

Utah is also up big on GSW right now in the first, and GSW is pretty much sleepwalking through the end of the season.

I see it. It gets more complicated if OKC loses, but don't think that's happening.

[Robz4000]

So OKC is obviously going to beat Memphis at home to close the season, which means the Spurs are the #7 seed and start the playoffs in Golden State unless hell freezes over and they win a road game. At least they'll avoid Houston since the Spurs own the tiebreaker over both Minnesota and Denver.

If Denver wins tomorrow they get the 7th seed if the Spurs lose.

[baseline bum]

If Denver wins tomorrow they get the 7th seed if the Spurs lose.

Shit I'm not sure now. Since a loss by the Spurs and a win by the Nuggets would give them identical 29-23 conference records, it would go to at least the fourth tiebreaker, which is record against other playoff teams in the conference. Denver has that fourth tiebreaker?

[ElNono]

This is a good chart:


The official seeding possibility breakdown from the NBA.

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[DPG21920]

Golden State is vulnerable. I wouldn’t mind getting them.

[baseline bum]

If Denver wins tomorrow they get the 7th seed if the Spurs lose.

Shit you're right: Denver's record vs the other WC playoff teams massacres the Spurs' record vs the other WC playoff teams, so they'd win the fourth tiebreaker. Spurs are getting the broom if they have to play Houston.

[Robz4000]

Shit you're right: Denver's record vs the other WC playoff teams massacres the Spurs' record vs the other WC playoff teams, so they'd win the fourth tiebreaker. Spurs are getting the broom if they have to play Houston.

Which is why we all have to become Minny fans tomorrow.

[cd98]

How big a difference is Kawhi going to make in this game?

[ismael-robert]

Well warriors aint helping us. Tanking to jazz by 39 pts

[tbdog]

If Spurs win, where do we seed? Do we hold the tiebreaker on Blazers?

[Ice009]

Well warriors aint helping us. Tanking to jazz by 39 pts

I don't get it, don't they still have a chance at the 2nd best record overall against the Raptors? I thought they'd try and win out to tie records with the Raptors.

[Robz4000]

If Spurs win, where do we seed? Do we hold the tiebreaker on Blazers?

Yes, and they can get as high as 4th with help.

[tbdog]

Well jazz and blazers play each other. Which means one of them will have the same record. Who has the tie breaker?

[Keepin' it real]

This is a good chart:

Sweet, the way I see it playing out, the Spurs get the coveted 7th seed and face the Warriors!

[Texas_Ranger]

I don't get it, don't they still have a chance at the 2nd best record overall against the Raptors? I thought they'd try and win out to tie records with the Raptors.

Why would someone be worried about the Raptors. Those losers will probably be gone after the first round.

[Chinook]

Well jazz and blazers play each other. Which means one of them will have the same record. Who has the tie breaker?

Depends on OKC. If OKC loses, then Utah has the tie-break over SA, and the Spurs have it over Portland. In a three-way tie with OKC, the Spurs would get the short end of the stick in both scenarios.

[offset formation]

No way Pop tanks this game.

We have had some good success against these guys, just have trouble closing the deal. I'm hoping everyone is dialed in, LMA continues to have his way with AD and we pull away a victory. I'm gonna say Spurs by 9

Unfortunately, I think LA is hurting pretty bad right now. In fact, I'm sure that in a perfect world, he'd resting. He was hobbling out there yesterday. Pop pulled him with almost FIVE minutes left in the third to rest for the 4th. I saw Pop mouth something about getting him some extra breather.

But he's been our horse and I'm sure he's telling Pop he's gonna play.

All the more reason to piss on Kawhi. $19MM and your tendon is sore. At most, play a couple of series, at least be a distraction someone has to guard, then rest all summer, or show up and support your teammates if you're gonna baby it.

[jiggy_55]

Pelicans will win and Spurs will fall to 7th seed to face GSW in the first round

[jiggy_55]

Depends on OKC. If OKC loses, then Utah has the tie-break over SA, and the Spurs have it over Portland. In a three-way tie with OKC, the Spurs would get the short end of the stick in both scenarios.

OKC is not gonna lose to Memphis on the last day of the season

[szkorhetz]

Playing against a Curry-less GSW isn't the worst case scenario, TBH.

[Chinook]

OKC is not gonna lose to Memphis on the last day of the season

They shouldn't, but they're OKC. Memphis probably wants to lose at all costs; if that weren't an issue, I would actually expect the Grizz to win.

[Stabula]

Pop gets ejected in the third quarter with the Spurs down 20 and in the fourth quarter Manu attempts to will the Spurs to a W only to tear his achilles and visibly shit himself on the final play of his career.

[urunobili]

Golden State is vulnerable. I wouldn’t mind getting them.

[Brunodf]

Basically the only way to get HCA is if the Spurs and both MEM and UTAH win

[exstatic]

Interesting tidbit about tonight’s tip-off times. There are only two, league wide: 8 EST and 10:30 EST. I guess the league doesn’t want teams scoreboard watching and jockeying for position by dumping games they might need.

[daledondale]

:flag:

[Seventyniner]

They shouldn't, but they're OKC. Memphis probably wants to lose at all costs; if that weren't an issue, I would actually expect the Grizz to win.

They do. A loss guarantees them the second-worst record outright, while a win could allow Atlanta to tie them for that dubious distinction.

Oh, and Memphis is sitting half their damn team.



Marc Gasol (rest), JaMychal Green (shoulder), Andrew Harrison (wrist) and Tyreke Evans (personal) will not play Wednesday vs. the Thunder.

Mike Conley (heel), Jarell Martin (ankle), Wayne Selden (knee) and Chandler Parsons (knees) will join these guys on the sidelines on Wednesday, leaving the Grizzlies with just nine healthy players for tomorrow's game.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1418/marc-gasol

[travis2]

Current SAS seed probabilities after UTA win last night (using FiveThirtyEight win probabilities for tonight's games):

4: 1.44%
5: 16.62%
6: 24.29%
7: 36.00%
8: 21.65%

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs have mostly struggled in New Orleans the past 3 years, even when they were a good road team..now that they're a terrible road team and knowing how strange this season has been, maybe they actually pull it off tonight?:lol

[cd98]

Sigh. If the Spurs are a 7/8 seed, will they win a game?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

7 seed is fine. May as well battle the Warriors first round. If we shock 'em somehow that would make this whole horrible season worthwhile.

[Splits]

Is Kawhi playing?

[raybies]

7 seed is fine. May as well battle the Warriors first round. If we shock 'em somehow that would make this whole horrible season worthwhile.
If we knocked off the Warriors I believe there's a chance we could win it all... like 1/1,000,000 lol Cause the Rockets are gonna choke these playoffs.. it's just a matter of time, either that or Chris Paul gets injured. No bad juju it just happens. The only two teams the Spurs can't beat are Houston and GS realistically. Everyone else and they have a punchers chance. Maybe I'm crazy but yeah. I don't have hope for it but I wouldn't be surprised either. Crazy ass year.

[raybies]

dam i forgot about our inability to win on the road... nvm

[Chinook]

If we knocked off the Warriors I believe there's a chance we could win it all... like 1/1,000,000 lol Cause the Rockets are gonna choke these playoffs.. it's just a matter of time, either that or Chris Paul gets injured. No bad juju it just happens. The only two teams the Spurs can't beat are Houston and GS realistically. Everyone else and they have a punchers chance. Maybe I'm crazy but yeah. I don't have hope for it but I wouldn't be surprised either. Crazy ass year.

Yeah, if the Spurs beat GS, then they have every chance they could hope for against teams like Portland and Minny the second round. Even assuming the Rockets are going to make it to the WCF is stretching it. They're a Paul injury away from a team like OKC or Utah taking their cookie in the semis. In the unlikely Finals, I don't think there's any team the Spurs couldn't beat. A Sixers team that has figured everything out is the only one, given how small Toronto seems to play in the post-season.

[r0drig0lac]

Why would someone be worried about the Raptors. Those losers will probably be gone after the first round.

[TheDoctor]

:flag:

[Cloud786]

984199140602204160

[r0drig0lac]

984199140602204160

sad

[Russ]

984199140602204160

Pop should care about all rhinos.

[Chinook]

The last MALE white rhino died. There were two other females, IIRC

[HarlemHeat37]

Pelicans have been killing teams in the 1st quarter during their hot stretch, they've been taking teams out early..Spurs need to have a strong 1st(fortunately, they've had big leads early before their usual road meltdowns:lol )

[DPG21920]

This is the SL that should remain from here on out..

[boutons_deux]

Spurs have six more Road losses than any other Western Conference playoff team

Tonight would be a good night to reverse that tendency

[DPG21920]

Danny!!

[DPG21920]

Ugly offensive start even with some missed good opportunities. But fell asleep on defense already a few times too. Not a crisp start. Not awful, just not really focused.

[Leetonidas]

Mills in the SL needs to stop already

[Chinook]

I don't like this timeout by Pop. The team doesn't need an adjustment.

[Brunodf]

Turnovers :bang

[NASpurs]

Didn’t know the game already had started :lol

[dbestpro]

Silly defense. Guards getting picked and no one covering.

[objective]

Mills doing what he does: airballs, turnovers, and getting scored on.

[DPG21920]

I don't like this timeout by Pop. The team doesn't need an adjustment.

Disagree. They’ve been beat at least twice on simple cuts because of no communication on defense.

[dbestpro]

Mills in the SL needs to stop already

I'd swap him out for Manu.

[boutons_deux]

Patti airball 3 Patti bad pass Patty beat on defense

[DPG21920]

Wow, they better call that on both teams then.

[DPG21920]

What a pickup Mirotic has been for NO.

[DPG21920]

Can we get Danny a look?

[r0drig0lac]

lmao Pop do your job

[bklynspursfan]

Ball dont lie

[bklynspursfan]

lmao Pop do your job

Seems he is (?)

[TDTPMG21920]

They can't miss, of course...

[Rito3d30]

Pop is trying to get the early exit already:lol

[r0drig0lac]

hahahaha Mills

[HarlemHeat37]

Pelicans' bench is horrible, full of scrubs..need Gay and Manu to dominate them..

[DPG21920]

TP game coming.

[r0drig0lac]

Gay

[bklynspursfan]

Great to see Rudy hit that

[DPG21920]

No illegal screen on that one? ?

[Chinook]

Never seen a player mess up as many dunk attempts as Gay.

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs losing, despite Davis missing open look after open look..ugh..

[DPG21920]

Spurs losing, despite Davis missing open look after open look..ugh..

Spurs missed like 3-5 layups

[Budkin]

Davis just owns the Spurs

[sasaint]

Who started at PG?

[DPG21920]

TP game coming.

[bklynspursfan]

TP game coming.

So far it looks like it :tu jumpshot looks good

[TDTPMG21920]

Nice to see Tony hit his first two shots, team needs a good showing from him tonight

[HarlemHeat37]

OMG 2 in a row for TP!!

[DPG21920]

OMG 2 in a row for TP!!

Wait until AD sits..

[Brunodf]

Spurs fouling way too much already

[mclinejr]

This is gonna be a good game.

[sasaint]

Davis just owns the Spurs

Yeah, Manu needs to dribble in his path running down court and put the brakes on a few times tonight.

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs missed like 3-5 layups

That's a regular occurrence for the Spurs on the road, brother:lol


Pelicans are really bad after Davis/Jrue/Mirotic..they have the 28th ranked bench in the NBA..Manu/Gay/TP need to kill them..

[DPG21920]

That's a regular occurrence for the Spurs on the road, brother:lol


Pelicans are really bad after Davis/Jrue/Mirotic..they have the 28th ranked bench in the NBA..Manu/Gay/TP need to kill them..

Oh for sure, AD missing is wayyyy more fluky just saying SA missing good looks has helped NO too.

[bklynspursfan]

Holiday didn't travel there?

[DPG21920]

Manu freaking Ginobili - what a move and finish

[r0drig0lac]

manu!!!

[Chinook]

Why would they have Bryn on Jrue?

[bklynspursfan]

Davis just owns the Spurs

And Aldridge has owned Davis more times than not. Comes down to the role players here

[sasaint]

This is gonna be a good game.

Maybe for a half.

[DPG21920]

So NO plays AD the entire first quarter and SA has 10-0 bench points so far.

[Leetonidas]

HOTS :wow

[TheGreatYacht]

HOTS getting in playoff form

[bklynspursfan]

Damm.. in and out

[r0drig0lac]

not bad, not bad...

[Brunodf]

Old guys played well in the 1st :tu

[HarlemHeat37]

Nice quarter..Pop going with the playoff rotation:wow

[ElNono]

Pelicans' bench is horrible, full of scrubs..need Gay and Manu to dominate them..

so far so good, tbh... even with AD and Holiday out there

[DPG21920]

Spurs bench dominating so far like they should. AD didn’t get to rest because their bench has been awful. SA, if they clean up the TO’s and get a 3 to fall will be in business. AD won’t keep missing and have to be careful with the fouls, but that is a very solid start.

[HarlemHeat37]

Solomon Hill might be the worst rotation player in the NBA..don't let a scrub like that beat you, please:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

No one fouls more 3pt shooters than this dumbass team

[Chinook]

Nice quarter..Pop going with the playoff rotation:wow

He will be once he stops fucking around with Forbes on Holliday.

[DPG21920]

When AD sits, you cannot turn the ball over. Foul a 3PT shooter, then turn it over. 5-0 run after tying the game.

[TheGreatYacht]

One man Manure opponent run

[HarlemHeat37]

Good Manu vs. Bad Manu:lol

[Leetonidas]

Still no Gasol :wow

[DPG21920]

Has Mills hit any momentum 3’s? I mean it feels like he misses everyone of those little run starting 3’s.

[objective]

So is Pau completely benched because of the other team's scheme?

What a great way to spend $16 million this year AND next year AND $7 million in dead money after that.

A bench player who can't even get in like he's Asik.

Way to go, way to go.

[TDTPMG21920]

They have no rim protection right now, take it to the hole pls...

[HarlemHeat37]

Murray and Mills have been soooooooo bad, tbh..

[r0drig0lac]

great play by kyle

[LakerHater]

If we go into the tournament with this Patty, we're Fuckd!

[DPG21920]

Wow Danny. That was horrific

[TheGreatYacht]

At this point Green opting in to his player option is a terrible deal for the Spurs....

[Leetonidas]

Defense is awful. Spurs are giving up layups left and right

[ElNono]

G-League is on another level of suckitude

[Brunodf]

Super midget lineup allowing AD to rest :bang why isn't Gasol in to take advantage of this ? Is he hurt?

[r0drig0lac]

Danny is so terrible

[HarlemHeat37]

Can Danny hire a sports hypnotist, tbh? Can't even hit the rim anymore, if doesn't make sense:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Can't rebound or defend with Delonte, Fatty, and Forbes out there. Shocking stuff.

[TimDunkem]

LDN is dead people. Just face it. D-League is who he is now.

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs are a Danny green career ending injury away from contending, sadly.

[Leetonidas]

Green is absolutely worthless

[DPG21920]

That shot by Danny looked good. Pau great defense.

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs are a Danny green career ending injury away from contending, sadly.

lmao

[hoopdreams11]

can we try bertans no one else can hit today

[DPG21920]

Pau can’t guard Mirotic - just a really tough cover

[TheGreatYacht]

can we try bertans no one else can hit today
Having Bertans match up with his twin would be ludicrous. Let's try the slow llama.

[TimDunkem]

Can Gasol guard anybody consistently, tbh?

[TheDoctor]

Spurs are a Danny green career ending injury away from contending, sadly.
:lmao

[TDTPMG21920]

Ugh.

[r0drig0lac]

welp...

[Chinook]

People are shitting on Green, and the Pelicans guards start going off as soon as he's benched.

[Leetonidas]

as usual if LA isn't dominating the rest of the team is shitting the bed per par

[HarlemHeat37]

Double Aldridge = offense destroyed :lol

Nothing reliable around him, but he's also so bad at handling them..

[TimDunkem]

Gasol gave up like 3 buckets in a row. Smh

[boutons_deux]

Spurs just cant shoot

[Brunodf]

It's amazing how the Spurs can't capitalize on the double teams

[NASpurs]

Can Gasol guard anybody consistently, tbh?

Can't even guard his own shadow.

[TheGreatYacht]

People are shitting on Green, and the Pelicans guards start going off as soon as he's benched.
Funny. I saw Mirotic and Davis score in the paint uncontested.

[Chinook]

Double Aldridge = offense destroyed :lol

Nothing reliable around him, but he's also so bad at handling them..

They are over passing. So many guys get catches behind the arc before faking and driving for a similar or worse look.

[TimDunkem]

Double Aldridge = offense destroyed :lol

Nothing reliable around him, but he's also so bad at handling them..

Amazing that such a talent in the post could be so bad at passing out of it. Truly one of the worst in the league at handling double-teams and passing out of the post.

[NASpurs]

At least the playoffs will be short for us this year. Can't wait for the offseason.

[Chinook]

Funny. I saw Mirotic and Davis score in the paint uncontested.

It's because you didn't see the guards getting them open.

[TheGreatYacht]

Manure is literally a sloppy drunk out there. He has to have 5TO's if the stat guy isn't a faggot.

[loveforthegame]

Rockets going to be a fun first round. :pctoss

[DPG21920]

Manu has reverted back to the mean.

[sasaint]

Gasol gave up like 3 buckets in a row. Smh

And Manu with 2 straight entry pass TOs.

[TheGreatYacht]

Ginose is a trainwreck on both sides :lol man is getting in playoff form

[SuperCam]

spurms are going no where with this fraud starting at point guard.

[Leetonidas]

This team is so inept on offense. Shit is giving me cancer

[r0drig0lac]

pathetic (our roster)

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Once pop played gasol the game went to shit

[TheGreatYacht]

Manure can't even stop a Lionel Messi penalty in a World Cup Final at this point....

[DPG21920]

Manu gross!

[Leetonidas]

Wtf is Manu doing. He has been by far the worst player out there

[ElNono]

Turnobili, tbh...

[sasaint]

Manu passes up a 3 to throw another entry pass TO and then commits the clear path foul. Bench him, please, Pop!

[Brunodf]

Manu making so many mistakes :bang Spurs playing no defense

[NASpurs]

Good job Manu, get a turnover and give up two free throws.

[TheGreatYacht]

Yikes just when you think Manu will stop shitting the bed, he keeps going. Not even a man diaper can stop him.

Game is over. Probably the worst half of any Spur this season....

[sasaint]

Ginose is a trainwreck on both sides :lol man is getting in playoff form

:lol :tu

[DPG21920]

Give it a push to start the third and if you don’t make a dent pull LMA/Rudy/Danny/Kyle

[ElNono]

Frustration foul, tbh... bad play.

It's ok, 24 more mins

[TDTPMG21920]

Lol getting killed by fucking Rondo, fitting end to this regular season

[sasaint]

Yikes just when you think Manu will stop shitting the bed, he keeps going. Not even a man diaper can stop him.

Game is over. Probably the worst half of any Spur this season....

People wanting him back next year...

[ElNono]

What is Porker doing? smdh

[Chinook]

Another shit half by Pop. Starting pushing the wrong buttons after like two minutes and never stopped.

[NASpurs]

This team should be proud they're getting the consolation prize of getting pounded in the ass by Rockets or Warriors.

:cry thank you for making the playoffs :cry

They can't beat the Clippers or the Lakers but they'll somehow beat the Ws in the playoffs.

[sasaint]

Lol getting killed by fucking Rondo, fitting end to this regular season

Rondo loves to play the Spurs.

[Brunodf]

So the Spurs is officially tanking to get GSW

[ElNono]

Danny can't even stop Rondo... "but, but he blocked a fastbreak 4 games ago!"

[sasaint]

This team should be proud they're getting the consolation prize of getting pounded in the ass by Rockets and/or Warriors. :cry thank you for making the playoffs :cry

Pop not over himself.

[DPG21920]

Ya- I would sit LMA for sure. Is what it is after that disaster quarter. Rest up, don’t risk injury.

[TheGreatYacht]

Give it a push to start the third and if you don’t make a dent pull LMA/Rudy/Danny/Kyle
Pull Danny? Let that fucking scrub play every second of the second half. Better yet let Amuseddaysleeper start a second half game thread.

[Leetonidas]

Wow. Absolutely pathetic. Of all the garbage I've seen this season, factoring in the context, this is the worst fucking display of effort. Spurs making lazy passes not rotating stupid fouls etc. Fuck this noise ima go play Far Cry

[BillMc]

Kinda looks Dubs on the horizon.

[ElNono]

This team should be proud they're getting the consolation prize of getting pounded in the ass by Rockets and/or Warriors.

:cry thank you for making the playoffs :cry

They can't beat the Clippers or the Lakers but they'll somehow beat the Ws in the playoffs.

I'm just not sure what team I want the Spurs to face after beating the dubs, tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

People wanting him back next year...
Thank god those people won't be back when the wall comes up!

[DarrinS]

Yikes just when you think Manu will stop shitting the bed, he keeps going. Not even a man diaper can stop him.

Game is over. Probably the worst half of any Spur this season....

Good. Good. Let the hatred flow through you.

[SPURt]

Worst offensive Spurs team I can remember. I’m sure Duncan teams scored less but they had less possessions. There’s nothing worse than watching brick after brick.

[SuperCam]

can't wait for casual media faggots to publish their annual "no one wants to see the Spurs in the playoffs" PATFO fluffing garbage :lol


this team is supposed to win on the road in the playoffs? fuking joke. Warrior are licking their chops...

[Chinook]

Danny can't even stop Rondo... "but, but he blocked a fastbreak 4 games ago!"

I don't think anyone has a problem with Rondo taking a highly contested layup.

[bklynspursfan]

https://i.imgur.com/DL01Ttr.gif

[ElNono]

Good. Good. Let the hatred flow through you.

[dabom]

Pop playing Manu Parker and Pau and then taking him out for Patty then putting Forbes in there with Green. :lol

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

So are we pretty much locked to play Warriors now?

[HarlemHeat37]

Parker only Spur that showed up tonight:lol

[ElNono]

I don't think anyone has a problem with Rondo taking a highly contested layup.

I have a problem with him making them...

[Darth_Pelican]

I feel bad; It’s like these old legends trying to hold on to their legacy vs. a young hungry team with visons of the ultimate prize. Pop should have never got into politics because if he had focused on his players he might have actually accomplished something special. Now he’s just some old bearded man yelling at the clouds.

[sasaint]

Wow. Absolutely pathetic. Of all the garbage I've seen this season, factoring in the context, this is the worst fucking display of effort. Spurs making lazy passes not rotating stupid fouls etc. Fuck this noise ima go play Far Cry

Nah, the last LA road trip was worse.

[SAGirl]

Reminder That Mirotic was signed the past summer in a moderate deal. No need to have Gasol. Also, he was then traded for Omer Asik, guards Jameer Nelson and Tony Allen, and a first-round pick

[BillMc]

So are we pretty much locked to play Warriors now?

If Minnesota holds on.

[dabom]

Pop should know midget ball doesn't work vs the pelicans. This has been an ongoing issue for a couple years now. :lol

[DarrinS]

I feel bad; It’s like these old legends trying to hold on to their legacy vs. a young hungry team with visons of the ultimate prize. Pop should have never got into politics because if he had focused on his players he might have actually accomplished something special. Now he’s just some old bearded man yelling at the clouds.

Truth nuke

[BillMc]

Triple teaming LMA and we can't make them pay.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hopefully Minnesota holds on..the Warriors aren't explosive without Curry, at least it won't be embarrassing, unlike a Rockets matchup..

[TheGreatYacht]

Danny can't even stop Rondo... "but, but he blocked a fastbreak 4 games ago!"
:lol tbh

[TimDunkem]

Wow. Absolutely pathetic. Of all the garbage I've seen this season, factoring in the context, this is the worst fucking display of effort. Spurs making lazy passes not rotating stupid fouls etc. Fuck this noise ima go play Far Cry

Far Cry 5? How is it, brah? I'm not into MP play unless it's on PC, so I'm mostly interested in the SP play in this case since I'm looking into getting it on the PS4.

[bklynspursfan]

This team should be proud they're getting the consolation prize of getting pounded in the ass by Rockets or Warriors.

:cry thank you for making the playoffs :cry

They can't beat the Clippers or the Lakers but they'll somehow beat the Ws in the playoffs.

They did beat the rockets lol couldn't beat the Lakers but beat Houston and played GS well. Not saying they'll win, but I wouldn't expect them to look this bad either.

[TimDunkem]

I feel bad; It’s like these old legends trying to hold on to their legacy vs. a young hungry team with visons of the ultimate prize. Pop should have never got into politics because if he had focused on his players he might have actually accomplished something special. Now he’s just some old bearded man yelling at the clouds.


Truth nuke

^This

[NASpurs]

Hopefully Minnesota holds on..the Warriors aren't explosive without Curry, at least it won't be embarrassing, unlike a Rockets matchup..

I'm of the rip it off like a bandaid mentality. Give us the Rockets. Quick and painless.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Another shit half by Pop. Starting pushing the wrong buttons after like two minutes and never stopped.

His dumbass just had to play Gasol

[Horse]

I feel bad; It’s like these old legends trying to hold on to their legacy vs. a young hungry team with visons of the ultimate prize. Pop should have never got into politics because if he had focused on his players he might have actually accomplished something special. Now he’s just some old bearded man yelling at the clouds.
Oh fuck yourself and be thankful kawhi is not playing.

[Slippy]

Pop playing Manu Parker and Pau and then taking him out for Patty then putting Forbes in there with Green. :lol

Ya couldnt help but notice those linuups during the hornets run.

[TheGreatYacht]

Gasol played 180 seconds that half and it was 180 seconds too many.

PATFO :lmao

[Darius Bieber]

Should have played the Austin Spurs against the pelicans tbh. Would have been a win.

[BillMc]

I have a problem with him making them...
:lol

So did the laws of Physics.

[r0drig0lac]

at least we know that Kawhi is not coming back this season

[NASpurs]

They did beat the rockets lol couldn't beat the Lakers but beat Houston and played GS well. Not saying they'll win, but I wouldn't expect them to look this bad either.

Yeah the Rockets without CP3 who weren't really playing for anything. I don't expect the Rockets to look that bad either.

[hater]

:lmao Manure

What a piece of shit of a player

[TimDunkem]

Gasol played 180 seconds that half and it was 180 seconds too many.

PATFO :lmao

HE PLAYED 62 GAMES LAST SEASON AND WAITED A FEW WEEKS ON THE BEACHES OF SPAIN FOR HIS NEXT CONTRACT?! PAY THAT MAN FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS!!! - :pop:

[HarlemHeat37]

Aron Baynes has 18-10 at the half:lol

[sasaint]

I'm of the rip it off like a bandaid mentality. Give us the Rockets. Quick and painless.

I think we are 4 games and fishing against either one.

[cd98]

Spurs folding like a tent.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs blew a 18 point lead, can the Pelicans?

[sasaint]

at least we know that Kawhi is not coming back this season

Or next.

[Darth_Pelican]

Oh fuck yourself and be thankful kawhi is not playing.

There’s still part of the Spurs fanbase that gives a fuck about Kawhi?

[Mugen]

This is probably all the proof RC needs that Porky is due for a big extension come summertime :lol

[TimDunkem]

I think we are 4 games and fishing against either one.

People are deluding themselves with the GS matchup. We struggled when all they had to play was Zaza, McGee, and McCaw. :lol

[sasaint]

Spurs folding like a tent.

Is that worse than a card table?

[NASpurs]

HE PLAYED 62 GAMES LAST SEASON AND WAITED A FEW WEEKS ON THE BEACHES OF SPAIN FOR HIS NEXT CONTRACT?! PAY THAT MAN FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS!!! - :pop:

:cry such sacrifice and loyalty. Old decrepit Gasol coming here 3 years too late after originally spurning the Spurs. Enjoy your loyalty contract on us. Remember to tell your brother how we treated you when he's old, declining and needs a pay day. :cry

[TimDunkem]

This is probably all the proof RC needs that Porky is due for a big extension come summertime :lol

You just know he's getting it, but it won't be because of the glorified secretary Drunkford. It's his boss Poop that refuses to part with his 36 and 41 year old sons.

[sasaint]

Spurs blew a 18 point lead, can the Pelicans?

Not in NO tonight against the Spurs.

[ElNono]

This is probably all the proof RC needs that Porky is due for a big extension come summertime :lol

:lol