View Full Version : Preseason Game #2 Thread: Spurs vs Pistons - 10/5/18 @ 7:30pm CST
ceperez
10-06-2018, 06:40 AM
What worries me about it is not that it's serious, i really hope it isn't, it's just the frequency with which he breaks down. In college tore the meniscus, in summer league, limped with some knee or ankle tweak with no contact. Missed the first game of preseason with a sore groin, now this thing, whatever it is.
Maybe needs to slow down first. I mean, he's 19 and look how built and athletic he is. He could be overtraining.
spursparker9
10-06-2018, 06:44 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjlSCe8fvYU
ceperez
10-06-2018, 06:50 AM
hot take: Walker will be a better player than Donovan Mitchell when all is said and done
I will settle with just as good a player.
Spurs da champs
10-06-2018, 07:09 AM
It's Nic Johnson. I think I heard the PA announce his name on his 2nd foul :lol Also don't know who the guy is.
I recall him getting garbage time minutes for Houston a few years ago when they still had Chandler Parsons. :lmao
Duncan87
10-06-2018, 10:16 AM
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ducks
10-06-2018, 11:06 AM
“That’s Tony Parker,” Murray said of the Spurs icon, who this season is making a pit stop in Charlotte on his way to the Naismith Hall of Fame. “He’s the greatest point guard to ever put on a Spurs uniform and it’s going to stay that way for a long time.”
https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Murray-s-jumpers-key-preseason-rout-13286269.php?utm_campaign=twitter-premium&utm_source=CMS%20Sharing%20Button&utm_medium=social
ducks
10-06-2018, 11:07 AM
Once such moment came in the second quarter when, on a fast break, Murray took a lob pass from Dante Cunningham for a two-handed alley-oop slam.
That was Murray’s lone bucket to come from inside the paint.
John B
10-06-2018, 11:17 AM
Once such moment came in the second quarter when, on a fast break, Murray took a lob pass from Dante Cunningham for a two-handed alley-oop slam.
That was Murray’s lone bucket to come from inside the paint.
I think he's the difference from a 6-7 team to a 2nd place in the West
r0drig0lac
10-06-2018, 11:35 AM
“That’s Tony Parker,” Murray said of the Spurs icon, who this season is making a pit stop in Charlotte on his way to the Naismith Hall of Fame. “He’s the greatest point guard to ever put on a Spurs uniform and it’s going to stay that way for a long time.”
https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Murray-s-jumpers-key-preseason-rout-13286269.php?utm_campaign=twitter-premium&utm_source=CMS%20Sharing%20Button&utm_medium=social
respect
Fusternino
10-06-2018, 11:42 AM
Yeah why did Forbes eat of Bertans's playing time?
So Dante is a legit 3&D option at the SF position, then? Not lengthy but he seems fairly mobile.
Spur|n|Austin
10-06-2018, 12:10 PM
Why the hell did Bertans get barely any playing time.
I’d assume he and Poeltl will get plenty of minutes tomorrow.
ace3g
10-06-2018, 12:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j-reDewiZY
ace3g
10-06-2018, 12:35 PM
https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/20181005-untitled20181005-spurs-pistons-adriangarcia-sse_aa93228.jpg
https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/20181005-untitled20181005-spurs-pistons-adriangarcia-sse_aa93652.jpg
https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/20181005-untitled20181005-spurs-pistons-adriangarcia-sse_aa93505.jpg
https://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/20181005-untitled20181005-spurs-pistons-adriangarcia-sse_aa93666.jpg
John B
10-06-2018, 12:44 PM
Murray sinking those shots would really make a difference between a middle-tier team or a contender. If Pops jovial demeanor around him suggest confidence on the youngster, we’re in for a really good season.
LongtimeSpursFan
10-06-2018, 12:53 PM
‘Two shots’ was still announced by fans
phxspurfan
10-06-2018, 01:25 PM
Honestly, didn't pay a whole lot of attention to him. Don't recall hearing the "two shots" thing, so that was good.
twoooo shots!
phxspurfan
10-06-2018, 01:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j-reDewiZY
what a weird video
phxspurfan
10-06-2018, 01:27 PM
Yeah why did Forbes eat of Bertans's playing time?
So Dante is a legit 3&D option at the SF position, then? Not lengthy but he seems fairly mobile.
Preseason. Pop will probably tinker with lineups and see what he has in the new guys
BillMc
10-06-2018, 02:40 PM
Grr....the only preseason game I miss and no one does any Game Thoughts. Oh, cruel Fate! :lol
weeks
10-06-2018, 02:43 PM
yeah fuck how this game has no highlights at all.
the 60 second nba blurb is terrible. the narrator didn't even read the score correctly
Grr....the only preseason game I miss and no one does any Game Thoughts. Oh, cruel Fate! :lol
That's because we knew you missed it.
BillMc
10-06-2018, 03:07 PM
That's because we knew you missed it.
The plot thickens.
The plot thickens.
Here's my thoughts :
1. Manu :cry
2. Tony :cry
3. Tim :cry
4. Danny :cry
BillMc
10-06-2018, 03:23 PM
Here's my thoughts :
1. Manu :cry
2. Tony :cry
3. Tim :cry
4. Danny :cry
Can\t argue with those. Would add an engaged Boris too. 2014 was only 4 years ago? Seems impossible.
Can\t argue with those. Would add an engaged Boris too. 2014 was only 4 years ago? Seems impossible.
As you know he retired this summer and last time I heard about him it was his mom on a radio show maybe 3 weeks ago saying he was preparing a world tour on his catamaran... and everybody who met or worked with him reminding how such a great guy he is.
BillMc
10-06-2018, 03:36 PM
As you know he retired this summer and last time I heard about him it was his mom on a radio show maybe 3 weeks ago saying he was preparing a world tour on his catamaran... and everybody who met or worked with him reminding how such a great guy he is.
Cool. Didn't know about the catamaran tour. Agree everyone loves Boris. :bobo
Cool. Didn't know about the catamaran tour. Agree everyone loves Boris. :bobo
Should be a sitcom... "Everyone loves boris".
TD 21
10-06-2018, 06:11 PM
14 attempts from 3. What is this, 1998? Through 2 games, the breakdown from paint/mid-range/3, is roughly 45/34/22%.
https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1048355256541892613
This is a prime example of what's wrong with this organization. Why is it still acceptable that he inexplicably space to 20, instead of an extra 3-4 feet, on his pick-and-pops? This wouldn't be acceptable anywhere else in '18. They're living in the past.
Pavlov
10-06-2018, 06:18 PM
Unacceptable!
ceperez
10-06-2018, 06:27 PM
14 attempts from 3. What is this, 1998? Through 2 games, the breakdown from paint/mid-range/3, is roughly 45/34/22%.
This is a prime example of what's wrong with this organization. Why is it still acceptable that he inexplicably space to 20, instead of an extra 3-4 feet, on his pick-and-pops? This wouldn't be acceptable anywhere else in '18. They're living in the past.
Perhaps someone in the organization needs to work out the math.
What's the percentage difference between Aldridges's mid range and a 3 point shot? What's the likelihood of an offensive rebound from a missed 3 point vs a mid-range shot?
The only think I can think of is that this is preseason and chucking 3 point shots is just playing lazy.
hater
10-06-2018, 06:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjlSCe8fvYU
So glad I ended up not canceling my nba lague pass
Thsi is a nice little team
Spurtacular
10-06-2018, 07:21 PM
So glad I ended up not canceling my nba lague pass
Thsi is a nice little team
You still should cancel and then decide when the season comes, tbh.
Mr. Body
10-06-2018, 08:15 PM
14 attempts from 3. What is this, 1998? Through 2 games, the breakdown from paint/mid-range/3, is roughly 45/34/22%.
This is a prime example of what's wrong with this organization. Why is it still acceptable that he inexplicably space to 20, instead of an extra 3-4 feet, on his pick-and-pops? This wouldn't be acceptable anywhere else in '18. They're living in the past.
They tried it his first year with the organization and he never looked comfortable launching from that distance. I like how you think you're smarter than the Spurs coaching staff.
hater
10-06-2018, 09:27 PM
You still should cancel and then decide when the season comes, tbh.
Bastards alrady charged me
Spurtacular
10-06-2018, 09:41 PM
Bastards alrady charged me
I canceled about a month ago. Yea, you have to do it earlier. You could get it reversed still; but it sounds like you want it anyhow.
Chillen
10-07-2018, 01:14 AM
So glad I ended up not canceling my nba lague pass
Thsi is a nice little team
Not paying for NBA league pass when the Warriors will likely win a championship again. I'll watch highlights like last year or games on ESPN, TNT, NBATV. Last time I did NBA league pass was 2015 when Spurs were defending their championship. The NBA is to one sided now to pay any kind of money for NBA merchandise or tickets. I'd like to see all those Spurs games but I just don't want to pay for it when ultimately a team with 5 all-stars is gonna win it all just way to predictable to be worth anyone's hard earned money.
offset formation
10-07-2018, 07:47 AM
14 attempts from 3. What is this, 1998? Through 2 games, the breakdown from paint/mid-range/3, is roughly 45/34/22%.
This is a prime example of what's wrong with this organization. Why is it still acceptable that he inexplicably space to 20, instead of an extra 3-4 feet, on his pick-and-pops? This wouldn't be acceptable anywhere else in '18. They're living in the past.
Dude, chill. Both DeRozan and LMA said they worked extensively on the 3 pt shot this summer to help with spacing. That said, their efficiency drops when they go out. You cannot seriously be upset with LMA's game?
cd021
10-07-2018, 08:19 AM
14 attempts from 3. What is this, 1998? Through 2 games, the breakdown from paint/mid-range/3, is roughly 45/34/22%.
This is a prime example of what's wrong with this organization. Why is it still acceptable that he inexplicably space to 20, instead of an extra 3-4 feet, on his pick-and-pops? This wouldn't be acceptable anywhere else in '18. They're living in the past.
Its a little weird. Aldridge said that he worked on 3's and yet he's practicing a shot that he's already mastered. This team has continuously lagged behind the league in 3pt shooting for a reason and they don't seem to care.
cd021
10-07-2018, 08:44 AM
Perhaps someone in the organization needs to work out the math.
What's the percentage difference between Aldridges's mid range and a 3 point shot? What's the likelihood of an offensive rebound from a missed 3 point vs a mid-range shot?
The only think I can think of is that this is preseason and chucking 3 point shots is just playing lazy.
He took 8 "mid-range" jumpers per game last seasons (10-22 feet) while shooting 43.5%
Ideally he'd cut that down to, say, 5 per game and up his attempts to 3 pt attempts per game.
Shooting 33% on 3's is better than shooting 45% from mid-range, its a matter of volume though.
There is a trade off with offensive rebounding; he ranked 10th in offensive rebounding percentage and lead the league and points off offensive rebounds stretching out more to 3 limits those chances but probably not drastically.
YGWHI
10-07-2018, 09:06 AM
Its a little weird. Aldridge said that he worked on 3's and yet he's practicing a shot that he's already mastered. This team has continuously lagged behind the league in 3pt shooting for a reason and they don't seem to care.
Because they keep winning and making playoffs. If they become a 40 wins team in 2021, the next coach will care about...
TD 21
10-07-2018, 04:24 PM
They tried it his first year with the organization and he never looked comfortable launching from that distance. I like how you think you're smarter than the Spurs coaching staff.
Aldridge shot a whopping 16 3's in '15-'16. He'd inevitably get more comfortable with repetition, just like virtually every other prominent jump shooting big from his era did.
You apologists never cease to amaze. I like how you think your master, Pop, is smarter than virtually everyone else in the league and common sense. Keep worshipping at his altar though.
Dude, chill. Both DeRozan and LMA said they worked extensively on the 3 pt shot this summer to help with spacing. That said, their efficiency drops when they go out. You cannot seriously be upset with LMA's game?
Aldridge says that every off season; lots of players do. It's as cliché as having added or subtracted 10-15 pounds.
As cd021 said, shooting, with volume, 33% from 3 is better than shooting 45% from mid range.
Its a little weird. Aldridge said that he worked on 3's and yet he's practicing a shot that he's already mastered. This team has continuously lagged behind the league in 3pt shooting for a reason and they don't seem to care.
Aldridge usually starts out shooting more 3s before reverting to previous form. If the Knicks or Kings had done the majority of things the Spurs have done the past few years, they'd be mercilessly mocked.
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