GAME THREAD: San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat -WED-(11/7) 6:30(C)

[Mirrornick]

http://www.attcenter.com/assets/img/ATTCenter_Large_MIA-1e948a7a1d.jpg

MIAMI HEAT STARTING LINEUP (4-5)
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3423.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2581190.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3135047.png&w=350&h=254
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SAN ANTONIO SPURS STARTING LINEUP (6-3)
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2994526.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3978.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3005.png&w=350&h=254


http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3974.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2983.png&w=350&h=254

STARTING LINEUPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

KEYS TO THE GAME
- Give DeMar DeRozan the ball and get out of the way
- Get Lamarcus Aldridge going early on
- I WANT SOME NASTY

AT THE AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA

(2:30AM RIGA TIME)


DEMVP RACE
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3978.png&w=65&h=90&scale=crop&background=0xcccccc&transparent=false
PPG: 27.3
APG: 6.7
RPG: 5.6
FG %: 51
MPG: 36.9
PER: 25

INJURY REPORT
HEAT - Hassan Whiteside Day to Day

SPURS - Rudy Gay OUT
- Pau Gasol OUT


GOOD LUCK CHARM PRESENTED BY

https://smartrapper.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Girl-From-Instagram.png


https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/big/teams/spurs/2018/08/20/2225138/1534774971886-DeMar-DeRozan-2.0-2225138-8.960x540.jpg

[JeffDuncan]

Pink the OP.

[Mirrornick]

Pink the OP.

?

[K...]

Your have to compute the correct Riga time (Latvia), but otherwise, this will work.

[phxspurfan]

Not sure if serious, game thread has neither Melissa nor Riga Time.

[Mirrornick]

Your have to compute the correct Riga time (Latvia), but otherwise, this will work.

Won't let me edit the thread title. Will keep it in mind. Bear with me as this is my first gamethread. Will definitely improve and put more effort.

[Mirrornick]

Not sure if serious, game thread has neither Melissa nor Riga Time.

hard to please you

[TXstbobcat]

:flag:

[phxspurfan]

hard to please you

you're stupid so yes

[Mirrornick]

you're stupid so yes

tough guy behind a computer screen is what you really are.

[phxspurfan]

tough guy behind a computer screen is what you really are.

stop posting you're bad at it

[Mirrornick]

stop posting you're bad at it

so because I made an effort to make a game thread , you automatically got your feelings hurt? you are pathetic.

[skookumchuck]

But..but.. BUTMANU! :cry

[Mirrornick]

I figured because we lost, someone else gets to start a new game thread. I take it that's not the tradition here.

[TDomination]

I'm fine with someone else making a game thread. i'd put names next to the pics but besides that its fine.

With that said, Spurs hopefully can take this one before a tough game on Saturday. Would hate to have a 3 game losing streak.

[Mirrornick]

I'm fine with someone else making a game thread. i'd put names next to the pics but besides that its fine.

With that said, Spurs hopefully can take this one before a tough game on Saturday. Would hate to have a 3 game losing streak.

thanks for the feedback. As I previously mentioned, I will definitely put more effort into the game thread.

[phxspurfan]

I will definitely put more effort into the game thread.

It doesn't show

[BackHome]

Watched Miami last playoff they play hard and have a couple of good pieces.

[Arcadian]

Stop being faggots guys. I don't give a fuck who created the game thread.

[weeks]

Stop being faggots guys. I don't give a fuck who created the game thread.
just so long as it aint amused

[K...]

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Nice

[Mirrornick]

just so long as it aint amused

https://media1.tenor.com/images/bce0fec83986058bcbbb3d576fd5d8b2/tenor.gif?itemid=4365353

[TheGreatYacht]

Parker torched this team for 24pts and 11ast in 25 minutes.

hopefully the midget tandem can combine for half of that....

[slick'81]

Gospursgo

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1059984327646367745

[TDomination]

Dang Rudy gay out again?

Great news about Derrick white though!

[Immortal Spur]

Hopefully White can stay healthy... It'd be huge if he's a realization of his skill set.

[Robz4000]

Both Gasol and Gay out? Well fuck.

[bklynspursfan]

Both Gasol and Gay out? Well fuck.

Tbh, if Poeltl can play with that same energy he brought last game, it'll come in handy against a Scrappy team like Miami.

Losing Gay hurts, but hopefully he's back for Houston Saturday. We'll need him for sure

[Jay.From.NbTx]

Solid game thread tbh liked the keys to the game but the chick you put on there could have been finer tbh.
good to hear White is back hopefully he can contribute.

[DAF86]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1059984327646367745

We are going to need White with Gay and Gasol out, tbh.

[DAF86]

∆∆∆ how's that for alliteration? Somebody turn that into a rap bar.

[K...]

∆∆∆ how's that for alliteration? Somebody turn that into a rap bar.

no gay, no gasol, gonna need so alkohol
just coming in lil fathead derick pg white
patty mills gonna fuck up, the score will be tight

pop got all the shiitty players
got scrubby forbes throwing up prayers
LMA is too afraid to bang in the paint
Derozan alone can set us straight

chorus:
lineups all kind of shitn
the hot hand never left in

[BillMc]

http://www.attcenter.com/assets/img/ATTCenter_Large_MIA-1e948a7a1d.jpg

MIAMI HEAT STARTING LINEUP (4-5)
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3423.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2581190.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3135047.png&w=350&h=254
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2488826.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4066261.png&w=350&h=254


SAN ANTONIO SPURS STARTING LINEUP (6-3)
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2994526.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3978.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3005.png&w=350&h=254


http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3974.png&w=350&h=254http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/2983.png&w=350&h=254

STARTING LINEUPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

KEYS TO THE GAME
- Give DeMar DeRozan the ball and get out of the way
- Get Lamarcus Aldridge going early on
- I WANT SOME NASTY

AT THE AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA

(2:30AM RIGA TIME)


DEMVP RACE
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3978.png&w=65&h=90&scale=crop&background=0xcccccc&transparent=false
PPG: 27.3
APG: 6.7
RPG: 5.6
FG %: 51
MPG: 36.9
PER: 25

INJURY REPORT
HEAT - Hassan Whiteside Day to Day

SPURS - Rudy Gay OUT
- Pau Gasol OUT


GOOD LUCK CHARM PRESENTED BY

https://smartrapper.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Girl-From-Instagram.png


https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/big/teams/spurs/2018/08/20/2225138/1534774971886-DeMar-DeRozan-2.0-2225138-8.960x540.jpg

Nice GT OP (like the girl, and starting lineups though Rudy is out) Solid Riga Time

Spurs by 3

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Would love to see Derrick White play

[Fireball]

thx for the game thread ... you will improve to the typical Spurstalk needs :reading

[r0drig0lac]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1059984327646367745

nice about White

ps: josh richardson going to 40 https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smicry.gif

[RC_Drunkford]

Patty Mills hasn't missed a game ever since he signed that contract. Talk about durable. Him being injured would actually improve the team

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvVpk96prAc

[sananspursfan21]

Is this the most pages of a game thread prior to the actual game in history?

[LittleCriminal]

Spurs by 8..Book It!!

[John B]

Spurs by 8..Book It!!
I’m happy to see White back, but Gay though :rolleyes

[RD2191]

I’m happy to see White back, but Gay though :rolleyes

You racist homophobe..jk

[FkLA]

You racist homophobe..jk

:lol

[Mirrornick]

Nice GT OP (like the girl, and starting lineups though Rudy is out) Solid Riga Time

Spurs by 3

I appreciate that. Next one I will make it a bit differently. Got any ideas, would be helpful.

[Mirrornick]

thx for the game thread ... you will improve to the typical Spurstalk needs :reading

Thank you for the feedback. I will make sure of that :)

[Mirrornick]

Is this the most pages of a game thread prior to the actual game in history?

quest to 100 pages

[Mirrornick]

Solid game thread tbh liked the keys to the game but the chick you put on there could have been finer tbh.
good to hear White is back hopefully he can contribute.

Got any good names for the next one?

[Mugen]

Is Pop out?

[Dex]

I appreciate that. Next one I will make it a bit differently. Got any ideas, would be helpful.

Don't listen to the haters. Everyone makes Game Threads slightly differently: just do you.

But you should be sure to include Riga time otherwise your thread is bad and you should feel bad. :lol

[Mirrornick]

Don't listen to the haters. Everyone makes Game Threads slightly differently: just do you.

But you should be sure to include Riga time otherwise your thread is bad and you should feel bad. :lol

Huck the Faters

Luck the Fakers

[vander]

Pink the OP.

[Mirrornick]

sounds like a faggot ting

pink lmao

[emanueldavidginobili]

It’s official Whites available for tonight

[K...]

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[K...]

Miami will need Josh Richardson to continue his strong play, averaging 26.3 points over the last four games. He was a huge reason the Heat were able to beat the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, and end a three-game losing skid.

It’s likely that we will see the new NBA’s fast pace tonight, as both teams big men are dealing with injuries.

Hassan Whiteside is listed as day-to-day still, and Pau Gasol is out.

Bam Adebayo got the most recent start at center to fill Whiteside’s shoes, and had a solid 11-point and eight-rebound performance, reassuring the Heat of their young core’s potential.


http://allucanheat.com/2018/11/07/miami-heat-new-league-trend-brings-unorthodox-matchup-spurs/

[bklynspursfan]

http://i66.tinypic.com/2zirnzr.jpg

[Ice009]

Patty's an outcast on the team now. All he can do now is hang out with rookies and a guy he claims as his protege.

[NASpurs]

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That's awesome. One of the few players I was excited to watch this year.

Hopefully he stops getting injured too.

[Dex]

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1060203394747547649

Surprised we haven't heard leaks about him practicing. Glad he is back so soon!

[Gordy58]

Great news about D. White, he’s really a Swiss Army knife type of player. Can Spot up, move well off ball, handle, good defensive instincts. His on ball defense against the Lillard, Westbrook types is going to be a big question though. Also I’ve noticed Mezi hasn’t had any burn in the G league yet, could that be good news for Lonnie?? Being a higher draft pick and the teams highest draft pick in a long time, I don’t believe pop will just redshirt him this year. We’ll see.

[Mirrornick]

Miami Heat are -2 favorites tonight.
update: Hassan Whiteside is expected to play tonight.

Good news is DeMar DeRozan always plays well in Miami.

Last 4 games against Miami Heat ,DD is putting up impressive numbers except assists are down.

32.3 PPG
5 RBG
47.5% FG

I expect him to be a little more assertive here and dominate the heatles.

[Mirrornick]

Just how rare is averaging 27 points and 6 assists per game on 50 percent shooting? It's only been done 12 times in the history of the league by five different players.
You've probably heard of them.

27.0 PPG, 6.0 APG and 50.0 FG Pct


MVP Finish


2017-18
LeBron James (https://ca.global.nba.com/players/#!/lebron_james)
2nd


2015-16
Stephen Curry
1st


2013-14
LeBron James
2nd


2011-12
LeBron James
1st


2009-10
LeBron James
1st


1991-92
Michael Jordan
1st


1989-90
Michael Jordan
3rd


1988-89
Michael Jordan
2nd


1987-88
Larry Bird
2nd


1986-87
Larry Bird
3rd


1984-85
Larry Bird
1st


1962-63
Oscar Robertson
3rd



As you can see, none of the players to do this finished worse than third in MVP voting, with the 12 seasons averaging out to a finish of 1.8.


SOURCE: https://ca.nba.com/news/demar-derozan-nba-mvp-candidate-san-antonio-spurs-kawhi-leonard-toronto-raptors/1qxs4oucfnhu21c11od2oo8os7

[Mirrornick]

Dwayne wade to miss tonight's game due to personal reason.not sure how much this helps the spurs. Maybe slightly

[ismael-robert]

Not only do u need player names but name of girl too

[Immortal Spur]

Just how rare is averaging 27 points and 6 assists per game on 50 percent shooting? It's only been done 12 times in the history of the league by five different players.
You've probably heard of them.




MVP Finish


2017-18
LeBron James (https://ca.global.nba.com/players/#!/lebron_james)
2nd


2015-16
Stephen Curry
1st


2013-14
LeBron James
2nd


2011-12
LeBron James
1st


2009-10
LeBron James
1st


1991-92
Michael Jordan
1st


1989-90
Michael Jordan
3rd


1988-89
Michael Jordan
2nd


1987-88
Larry Bird
2nd


1986-87
Larry Bird
3rd


1984-85
Larry Bird
1st


1962-63
Oscar Robertson
3rd



As you can see, none of the players to do this finished worse than third in MVP voting, with the 12 seasons averaging out to a finish of 1.8.


SOURCE: https://ca.nba.com/news/demar-derozan-nba-mvp-candidate-san-antonio-spurs-kawhi-leonard-toronto-raptors/1qxs4oucfnhu21c11od2oo8os7


Great stats.

[Mirrornick]

Great stats.

Yeah if DD can sustain his numbers, then he will be in elite company.

[marinoman]

No wade, no waiters, whiteside available tho

[Mirrornick]

Duly noted :)

[Mirrornick]

THROWBACK 2015-2016 season. Eastern Conference semi finals GAME 7. DeRozan drops 28/8 to lead the raptors to their first Eastern finals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SX6QjrZL_Q


DD dropping 40/6 on the Heat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02_7aBammz8

[Mugen]

Miami by 8+ tbh, i think it's an easy cover.

[Mirrornick]

Miami by 8+ tbh, i think it's an easy cover.

Yeah I already took spurs +2. I just know DD will go off on heat tonight as he always does. Should be a W.

ban me if we lose

[HarlemHeat37]

Yeah I already took spurs +2. I just know DD will go off on heat tonight as he always does. Should be a W.

ban me if we lose

Go Heat!

[Mirrornick]

Go Heat!

Heat by 1 :P

[Rocalcio]

It doesn't show

Do you seriously prefer Daboom game thread ?

This one is nice with pics and infos. Only problem is putting Gay in the starting 5 and then list him as injured... :lol

[Rocalcio]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1059984327646367745

White already back ? That’s dope ! :elephant

[Rocalcio]

You racist homophobe..jk


That at was a good one, for once. You almost made me smile kiddo.

[DAF86]

Win or bullets.

[Mirrornick]

Do you seriously prefer Daboom game thread ?

This one is nice with pics and infos. Only problem is putting Gay in the starting 5 and then list him as injured... :lol

thanks for the support. Yeah i'll admit I rushed into it a little and didn't know who is playing and who is not. After we crush the Heat tonight, I will make a GOAT gamethread. Even phxspurfan will shit himself when he sees it.

[Dverde]

Game threads are merely toilet seats we each take turns sitting on while we shit our crappy knee jerk takes. No bells and whistles needed.

[San Antonio Slayer]

I bet Whiteside would again humiliate our bigs as usual when he is healthy. Hopefully Jacob would finally have a good night.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

I’m happy to see White back, but Gay though :rolleyes


You racist homophobe..jk

rack im

[Mirrornick]

White Gay MANu

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[John B]

Spurs should play better after an embarrassing lost at home. White should help facilitate the 2nd unit. GSG!

[Mirrornick]

DeMar will destroy the Heat tonight. Easy

[offset formation]

stop posting you're bad at it

[TheGreatYacht]

Dwayne wade to miss tonight's game due to personal reason.not sure how much this helps the spurs. Maybe slightly
Against a bench of Mills, Forbes, Belinelli... any backup guard missing a game is great news

[Mirrornick]

Against a bench of Mills, Forbes, Belinelli... any backup guard missing a game is great news

haha ya you're right. Wade would likely have a season high tonight

[NASpurs]

Damn missed opportunity.

https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/1060247758324547584

[r0drig0lac]

Derrick White starter
1060308293984366592

[tonight...you]

Derrick White starter
1060308293984366592
Whoa...

[marinoman]

Forbes at 2, Derozan at 3? Should be interesting

[emanueldavidginobili]

Maybe Metu will get some burn with Gasol and Gay out, doubt it though

[r0drig0lac]

I do not like Demar as sf (his physical advantage is playing as sg), but the heat does not have in his roster any really big sf, , then it should work fine

[Mirrornick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbF-Ib0JOk4

NEW DD spurs mix. MaXamillion is a underrated highlight maker

[emanueldavidginobili]

Wow White starting I’m pumped right now

[emanueldavidginobili]

I do not like Demar as sf (his physical advantage is playing as sg), but the heat does not have in his roster any really big sf, , then it should work fine
I agree, he should slide back to the 2 once Gay comes back and hopefully Bryn to the bench

[Mirrornick]

I do not like Demar as sf (his physical advantage is playing as sg), but the heat does not have in his roster any really big sf, , then it should work
fine

DD is averaging 32PPG in his last 4 games against the Heat. James Johnson was guarding DeMar DeRozan. He'll go off tonight.

[JeffDuncan]

Okay, White gets the start. Might as well see what we've got. Pop's turning into quite a radical.

[Chinook]

I mean, White starting at the two was a pretty big possibility even before the injuries. The Spurs getting away with this as much as possible would really help their rotation in the long term.

[Keepin' it real]

¡Vaya!

[JeffDuncan]

Whoa...

It says Bryn going to the 2 guard, but does that mean starting, or as the backup?

[Mirrornick]

It says Bryn going to the 2 guard, but does that mean starting, or as the backup?

yes starting

[SpurPadre]

Fuck...Bryn Scrubs is still starting.

[Mirrornick]

On second thought, Forbes at SG will be cringe on defense.
Forbes is popovichs new pet

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Derrick White is starting? Pop's not fooling around:wow

[JeffDuncan]

So, what the heck will the rotation be? Is Mills the backup 1?

[bklynspursfan]

Fuck...Bryn Scrubs is still starting.

I mean, he's been ok to start the year.

[bklynspursfan]

So, what the heck will the rotation be? Is Mills the backup 1?

Basically the same as it has been lol. Everyone will have to chip in and move the ball with that unit. Especially with Pau out and not able to create.

[RC_Drunkford]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvVpk96prAc

of course Mills had to say Space Jam. I guess the Monstars still have his talent

[SpurPadre]

I mean, he's been ok to start the year.

I have to disagree with you there. He's been relatively passable on offense but overall, he's clearly the worst player on the court at all times.

[bklynspursfan]

I have to disagree with you there. He's been relatively passable on offense but overall, he's clearly the worst player on the court at all times.

He's starting next to DeRozan, Gay, and LMA so it's not surprising he's the weakest link. His presence alone helps spread the floor for a lineup that offers little 3 point threat. Cunningham provides defense, but adds little to the offense. (So he and Dante could be equal in terms of 'worst player' out there depending on what you value)

Having 2 other ball handlers on the court now could take that off of him and allow him to get more shots coming off screens and moving without the ball.

[Cry Havoc]

With Gay out, do we have one of the worst benches in the L? This team just keeps losing guys.

[Mirrornick]

Hopefully Forbes doesn't go Iverson mode again.

[emanueldavidginobili]

It’s hilarious how late the heat fans show up. They’re all at the beach atleast they have an excuse, SA has no excuse lol

[Dex]

On second thought, Forbes at SG will be cringe on defense.
Forbes is popovichs new pet

They are listing him as a SG simply because White will probably handle running things on offense.

On defense, they will still matchup according to size, so doesn't really matter.

[Chinook]

Nice to see they can win a tip after all. Apparently, it was such a surprise that it broke the arena.

[Ron Swanson]

Game is all fucked up because Riga time was not included in the thread title.

[Mirrornick]

Miami fans are the worst. Never seen such an empty arena. Disgusting

[Mirrornick]

Game is all fucked up because Riga time was not included in the thread title.

dont matter because we gon win :P

[Spurs fever]

Becky feeling Forbes lol

[marinoman]

What a long delay

[K...]

miami is so bad

[Spurs fever]

Ugh

[Mirrornick]

get Forbes out please. He's a huge liability.

[r0drig0lac]

get Forbes out please. He's a huge liability.

yep

[Cry Havoc]

"Fortnite dance cam"

That is just fucking pathetic.

[NASpurs]

Looking more like the Miami Magic.

[NASpurs]

Pop pulling the desperation card. Hockey line change.

[r0drig0lac]

like as against Orlando, Spurs is getting annihilated athletically

[K...]

hhoooh boy a pop special

[Spurs fever]

Pop lol

[K...]

who is paddy guarding there?

[NASpurs]

"These fuckers can't miss"... seems oddly familiar. Almost deja vu like.

[TimDunkem]

Our bigs are so soft. :lmao

[Mirrornick]

what a tank move by pop

[bklynspursfan]

Patty still loves playing in Miami

[BillMc]

of course Mills had to say Space Jam. I guess the Monstars still have his talent
:rollin

[r0drig0lac]

"These fuckers can't miss"... seems oddly familiar. Almost deja vu like.

when you have non-athletic and undersized defenders this is what happens, no matter what people believe, this is not a coincidence

[Arcadian]

This sucks

[NASpurs]

Who knew that Rudy Gay was a huge cog to stop shitty teams feasting on you.

[TimDunkem]

Mills is one of those cancerous scorers that only flourish when everyone else is shitting the bed.

[Mugen]

crofl, somebody let this dummy know that a full lineup change only works when you have a good bench. way to concede the game in 5 mins :lol

[Arcadian]

Why the fuck are Derozan and Aldridge both on the bench? You need to stagger their minutes

[NASpurs]

when you have non-athletic and undersized defenders this is what happens, no matter what people believe, this is not a coincidence

PATFO get paid the big bucks to figure that shit out that's obvious to everyone. Maybe one day they'll figure it out.

[SuperCam]

i told you all spur were below .500 team this year they just padded some wins with weak schedule to start season.

[bklynspursfan]

crofl, somebody let this dummy know that a full lineup change only works when you have a good bench. way to concede the game in 5 mins :lol

Yet they're doing what the starters didn't, and are scoring the ball.

[r0drig0lac]

the good part of it is that Pop will have to swallow his concepts, if he does not change the way to build the team, he's going for the lottery, with these new rules, athletic players got 2x more valuable from night to day

[Mirrornick]

Yet they're doing what the starters didn't, and are scoring the ball.

They have zero chemistry with White and Forbes out there over dribbling and DD being the decoy.

[NASpurs]

Marco is going greyer faster than Bobo did.

[YoungbuckMurray]

Pathetic start. 0 hustle. Can somebody grab a damn rebound?

[Mugen]

Getting their asses handed to them so maybe Quincy Pondexter could turn it around, just arrogance to think coaching is what wins games and not actual talent on the court tbh :lol

[Spurtacular]

I have other plans; will watch the highlights if I remember.

[bklynspursfan]

Patty still giving heat fans nightmares

[Hoops Czar]

Yet they're doing what the starters didn't, and are scoring the ball.
DW is the savior. :lmao

[TimDunkem]

They have zero chemistry with White and Forbes out there over dribbling and DD being the decoy.

Don't bother. Pop and the FO don't make mistakes in his mind.

[Mirrornick]

lmao mills

[NASpurs]

Didn't Tyler Johnson burn the shit out of us last year? Fuuck.

[bklynspursfan]

They have zero chemistry with White and Forbes out there over dribbling and DD being the decoy.

Not about chemistry tho, they were playing with little energy out there. They were getting killed on hustle plays

[slick'81]

It's going to be a long season

[NASpurs]

In before Patty finishes below .400 for the game :lol

[Dex]

Mills is still our best point guard with Murray out.

Let that sink in.

[bklynspursfan]

7 point game despite all that lol.

[r0drig0lac]

under 7? is really a miracle tbh

[Mirrornick]

Offense looks way different than when the season starts. Seems like pop wants the team to pass the ball at least 7 times a possession doesnt matter what or to who or why.

[Texas_Ranger]

Making the playoffs with this bunch of vaginas is gonna be a miracle.

[Mirrornick]

Making the playoffs with this bunch of vaginas is gonna be a miracle.

vaginas are good

[Mugen]

so the entire season is contingent upon the health of our 33 year old small forward coming off the worst injury in basketballl....

Glad PATFO decided to get some insurance by trading away Danny and signing Quincy Pondexter :lol

[Hoops Czar]

Nothinbg to see here, DeRozen and Aldridge are a combined 1-9 for 4 points.

[NASpurs]

Might wanna grab those defensive rebounds fellas.

[NASpurs]

vaginas are good

Yeah but you have a bunch of them, you won't make the playoffs.

[r0drig0lac]

lmao forbes

[Mirrornick]

why not run pick and roll between the best players DD/LMA.. mind boggling

[TimDunkem]

Forbes one on five transition 2....WHAT A FUCKING SHITTY PLAYER.

[bklynspursfan]

Defending better. Now need to rebound the dam ball. And still, 5 point game. People panic way too early here

[BatManu20]

Kobe Forbes with his shot selection tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

LaMarcus one of the best rim protectors in the league still

[Mirrornick]

rebounding is killing us right now.

[Mirrornick]

what's the point of playing defense if you can't rebound the ball.

[BackHome]

Hard to rebound when two players on the floor are 6’3 or smaller

[Spurs fever]

Aldridge can't hit a jump shot

[Hoops Czar]

Hard to rebound when two players on the floor are 6’3 or smaller
Spurs miss Green's and Leonard's ability to rebound more than their ability to score.

[Mirrornick]

that was clean tbh

[bklynspursfan]

Heat announcer's are so shocked when Whiteside makes a smart pass. 2 assists on the year lol

[K...]

bellllli finally

[Mugen]

Imagine if Whiteside actually gave a fuck tbh

[BillMc]

Reel 'em Spurs...

[Mirrornick]

got some money on spurs +2 lol.

sweating balls

[DAF86]

White playing top passive out there. Understandable being his first game back.

[Mirrornick]

Wade would have went off for 30 if he was playing with Forbes guarding him

[Spurs fever]

Aldrige is gonna age very poorly.

[objective]

South Beach Flu struck again. No big deal.

White, despite being rusty as all hell and having zero chemistry with anyone, is showing why he's a defensive upgrade on the court. The play that featured the LMA block was due to White being able to recover and slow the shooter, giving LMA time to rotate. That hasn't been happening with Forbes or Mills etc. Giving enough resistance to give the defense time matters. Plus you saw a deflection out of bounds from White. The little things he does add up in the Spurs favor.

[BatManu20]

How many times are our guys going to try to lay in softly off the glass so Whiteside has an easy block tbh.

[r0drig0lac]

Poetl fucking scrub

[K...]

every shot airball or blocked, what crap

[bklynspursfan]

Miami is screwed once DeMar gets it going. More confident in him than Aldridge to turn it around

[Mirrornick]

nice

[TimDunkem]

Poetl fucking scrub

And Spurstalk intelligentsia said Siakam was the scrub. :lmao

[NASpurs]

Winslow keeps burning Bertans.

[r0drig0lac]

Winslow just bully ball all day against Bertans, so easy

[TimDunkem]

Davis is pathetic.

[spurraider21]

get Forbes out please. He's a huge liability.
but but sometimes he has good positioning and is in the general vicinity of the player he's defending!

[TimDunkem]

Really though. What does Bertans do other than chuck from 30 feet out? Can't defend. Won't rebound.

[spurraider21]

:lol i made the mistake of reading the game thread before checking the score... felt like we'd be down 25+ after getting caught up

[313]

derozen no touches lol

[TimDunkem]

but but sometimes he has good positioning and is in the general vicinity of the player he's defending!

And the fluffers here will call that great defense.

:lmao today's Spurs
:lmao today's Spurstalk

[spurraider21]

aldridge/derozan/forbes are 3-20 and we're down by 3 points

we're winning this easily

[sasaint]

Aldrige is aging very poorly.

Fify

[skin27]

Mills carrying the spurs

[NASpurs]

Hakeem Dikembe Whiteside

[bklynspursfan]

aldridge/derozan/forbes are 3-20 and we're down by 3 points

we're winning this easily

A smart take

[Spurs fever]

Mills is hussling.

[bklynspursfan]

:lol i made the mistake of reading the game thread before checking the score... felt like we'd be down 25+ after getting caught up

You should know how it goes here by now

[BackHome]

Whiteside is just killing us on boards and blocks I am impressed

[Mirrornick]

We making whiteside look like prime Shaq

[NASpurs]

We making whiteside look like prime Shaq

The other 7ft pylon is out for the game tbh.

[r0drig0lac]

:lol i made the mistake of reading the game thread before checking the score... felt like we'd be down 25+ after getting caught up

Heat has no talent, just his athleticism is enough to make the spurs fight, if they really had all star talent they would probably be winning by a good margin with the way the game is performing

[Mirrornick]

DeKobe

[313]

crazy what happens when you give the ball to your best player

[YoungbuckMurray]

Pretty terrible first half

[Spurs fever]

Spurs afraid of Hassan

[bklynspursfan]

Seemed like Whiteside fouled Forbes there (just like him to chase blocks and risk a 3 point foul from half court)

[r0drig0lac]

whiteside 18points 15rebounds and 7 blocks in the first half...lmaooooooo

[sasaint]

Imagine if Whiteside actually gave a fuck tbh

This is how he plays when he doesn't give a fuck? I'd settle for it. Virtually got a 3X2 in the first half. Of course he has our idiot players driving right at him. Short Patty and flat-footed Poodle taking it to Hassan - :lol

[NASpurs]

Whiteside with a near triple double in the first half. Must had blocked Poeltl like 5 of those 7 times.

[Dex]

I liked the Heat better when Whiteside was playing like ass.

[Mugen]

Maybe one of the guys might want to try a pump fake in the 2nd half

[Mirrornick]

holy shit 18 pts 15 reb 8 blocks for whiteside

and a brutal way to end the 1st half.

[SuperCam]

getting beat by scrubs like whiteside and winslow :lmao

[sasaint]

Spurs afraid of Hassan

If they are afraid of him, our midgets should quit trying to take it to the hole on him.

[JeffDuncan]

Has it been mentioned Whiteside is on track for about 30 blocks....

[DAF86]

Everybody is playing like soft dumb motherfuckers.

[NASpurs]

getting beat by scrubs like whiteside and winslow :lmao

Yeah but it's only a eight point game. Got 'em where we want them!

[Mirrornick]

Has it been mentioned Whiteside is on track for about 30 blocks....

more like he's on track for 30/30/30

[Mirrornick]

Yeah but it's only a eight point game. Got 'em where we want them!

that hurts because we were down only 4.

[sasaint]

Maybe one of the guys might want to try a pump fake in the 2nd half

Nah. Too simple for our simple-minded midgets.

[Indianman]

I don't give a shit about the result of the game. This team is more entertaining than the one we had last season. This team is no good for your mental health though.

[Hoops Czar]

aldridge/derozan/forbes are 3-20 and we're down by 3 points

we're winning this easily
Shooting 29% from the floor doesn't win you many games.

[Mugen]

:lol they'll be down by 14+ by the end of the 3rd, at least we'll get to see more DWhite in garbage time tbh

[212094ever]

Bertans has been a major disappointment

[marinoman]

Spurs making whiteside look like wilt chamberlain

[r0drig0lac]

Yeah but it's only a eight point game. Got 'em where we want them!

lmao this ..."just a few changes and we won easily" take is funny

[Mirrornick]

I don't give a shit about the result of the game. This team is more entertaining than the one we had last season. This team is no good for your mental health though.

especially if one is bipolar. Doctor would recommend the bipolar people to turn off spurs games.

[NASpurs]

Bertans has been a major disappointment

2 years, $14.5 million :lol

[Indianman]

especially if one is bipolar. Doctor would recommend the bipolar people to turn off spurs games.

Whatever he said.

[Mirrornick]

Spurs making whiteside look like wilt chamberlain

whiteside would be chamberlain if he played in the 60s against nonathletic white guys.

[Indianman]

2 years, $14.5 million :lol

His aggression is his saving grace.

[Hoops Czar]

whiteside would be chamberlain if he played in the 60s against nonathletic white guys.
or in 2018 against soft black guys.

[Indianman]

I like the way Derrick White is playing today. It'll be a few games until he gels with the team. It's gonna be a fun season.