Game Thread: Spurs @ Pelicans - Nov. 19, 2018 @ 7:00 PM CST

[The Closer]

Let's get it. :hat

[The Closer]

Bump.

[NASpurs]

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[Mirrornick]

the closer the GOAT gamethread maker

not

gospurs

[TDomination]

i hope Rudy gay does play, just limit his minutes. the guy has such an impact on this team.

i wouldn't be surprised if we won. It seems like every game where i expected a loss (@ home against LA, Rockets game, Pelicans game, Warriors game) we win but the ones i believe we should win, we end up losing.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

This is likely going to be an ass-drubbing tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[Chinook]

Division games matter more right now than out-of-conference games. If Rudy can go, you have to play him. With a win tonight, the Spurs can prevent NO from getting the H2H tie-break, and that could be big if this season ends up like the last.

[TheGreatYacht]

Folks thought Poop was going to give a rookie playing time :lmao

[bklynspursfan]

Division games matter more right now than out-of-conference games. If Rudy can go, you have to play him. With a win tonight, the Spurs can prevent NO from getting the H2H tie-break, and that could be big if this season ends up like the last.

Good point. If it turns out ugly at first, I can see Pop throwing in the towel early. But have a feeling he rolls with everyone to start

[NASpurs]

Folks thought Poop was going to give a rookie playing time :lmao

Spurs could have the second coming of Jordan but he still has to put his dues in Austin.

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs could have the second coming of Jordan but he still has to put his dues in Austin.
Donovan Mitchell would've been the G-League rookie of the year had he failed a drug test and fallen to us in the draft

[John B]

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Yup we got this :fight

https://twitter.com/demar_derozan/status/17289846632?lang=en

[BatManu20]

Fully expect Jrue Holiday to go for 30+ tonight. His eyes light up when he see Forbes and Patty guarding him.

[BatManu20]

Some of y’all’s pet cat is gone.


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[BatManu20]

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[r0drig0lac]

Some of y’all’s pet cat is gone.


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Jaron will be a Cavalier

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[Mirrornick]

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The admiral went off that year for 30ppg playing 40.5 MPG. Now stars need rest smh

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

Some of y’all’s pet cat is gone.


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He wasn't my pet cat but ty for the update, since he definitely had fans in here. Glad for him. It was obvious he was done as a Spur.

[Mirrornick]

The Pelicans are streaky as fuck. They're either super hot all game or super cold. They're a jekyll and hyde

[JeffDuncan]

Trap game.

[look_at_g_shred]

Trap game.
For the pelicans?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

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And LMA and DeRozan are coming off 40 minute games last night. This one could be ugly.

[spurs10]

Division games matter more right now than out-of-conference games. If Rudy can go, you have to play him. With a win tonight, the Spurs can prevent NO from getting the H2H tie-break, and that could be big if this season ends up like the last. Yes indeed!


Good point. If it turns out ugly at first, I can see Pop throwing in the towel early. But have a feeling he rolls with everyone to start :bobo

[NASpurs]

Pelicans are 7-1 at home. This one is over before it started. :lol

[RD2191]

Pelicans are 7-1 at home. This one is over before it started. :lol

Damn. Pels by 50 tbh

[ECOV]

^:shootme:shootme:shootme:shootme:shootme

[Spur|n|Austin]

No Riga time? We fucked..

[r0drig0lac]

Pelicans are 7-1 at home. This one is over before it started. :lol

easy money

[JPB]

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OK, fuck the game tbh. Who are these hotties ?

[Mirrornick]

OK, fuck the game tbh. Who are these hotties ?

probably his 15 year old daughter.

yikes brah

[RD2191]

probably his 15 year old daughter.

yikes brah

Call Chris Hansen asap tbh

[Arcadian]

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Impressive.

[JPB]

probably his 15 year old daughter.

yikes brah

My bad, thought they were younger.

[skin27]

Go spurs go

[skin27]

Hope LA and demar shows up tonight

[Mirrornick]

My bad, thought they were younger.

https://media.tenor.com/images/9c6bcde38c91433614ee1ee3ce5c3885/tenor.gif

[Mirrornick]

Hope LA and demar shows up tonight

Lamar

[RD2191]

My bad, thought they were younger.

Younger or older?

[JPB]

Younger or older?

That was the joke tbh.

[NASpurs]

That was the joke tbh.

Probably shouldn't joke like that on the internet. :lol

[JPB]

Probably shouldn't joke like that on the internet. :lol

It's OK, I'm using an uzbekistanian VPN.

[NASpurs]

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[Mirrornick]

Definitely a joke you don't bring to prison

[Mirrornick]

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At least this game might be watchable :P

[JPB]

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Spurs by 30 tbh now. Rudy GOAT is playing.

[Mirrornick]

JPB's first day in jail

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bzd-lYjuwVg/WxAHYIo6OnI/AAAAAAAA4Gs/sYW6YwZmYHUE8nCQ6KIw9z2xkQ8NytMuwCLcBGAs/s1600/41.gif

[JPB]

On another note, since I predicted the "LMA game" yesterday, lemme see if I'm onto something and inform you, ignorant mass that tonight is the MARCO GAME !

Just watch.

[DPG21920]

Pels have been really good at home BUT they have gotten off to some slow first quarters. If SA can jump on them early, they will have a good shot.

[JPB]

JPB's first day in jail

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They're hot.

[Mirrornick]

They're hot.


R.I.P

[Mirrornick]

On another note, since I predicted the "LMA game" yesterday, lemme see if I'm onto something and inform you, ignorant mass that tonight is the MARCO GAME !

Just watch.

Oh so you mean he'll put up more than 15 shats this game? brutal.

[BatManu20]

In other news :lol


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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

DEFINITELY sounds like someone PATFO would be lining up to trade for :lol


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[BatManu20]

#TankForZion watch


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[Mirrornick]

#TankForZion watch


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He's the only player that really stands out from the rest of the guys. I don't even mean skills wise. It's just that he's a freak of nature and already faster,stronger, athletic than most nba players.

[Mirrornick]

Zion and DeRozan running the pick and roll would be nasty. Zion will posterize every big man the league has

[BatManu20]

He's the only player that really stands out from the rest of the guys. I don't even mean skills wise. It's just that he's a freak of nature and already faster,stronger, athletic than most nba players.

His teammate RJ Barrett is a great prospect too tbh. Not the freak athlete Zion is but he’s a much better shooter already. They’ll go 1 & 2 for sure.

[Mirrornick]

His teammate RJ Barrett is a great prospect too tbh. Not the freak athlete Zion is but he’s a much better shooter already. They’ll go 1 & 2 for sure.

yeah definitely. RJ Barrett is even more hyped than Zion here in Toronto, obviously because he's born here. I personally would take Zion Williamson #1. He will change the league in a few years. Small forwards are too small/weak to guard him. PF/C will not be able to out run him.

Zion will be a superstar PF who can play the SF and Centre when teams go small.

His 280 lbs frame will give any 7foot tall centre some problems. He might not be super tall, just like Barkley.

[BatManu20]

At the Duke game :lol

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[JPB]

He's the only player that really stands out from the rest of the guys. I don't even mean skills wise. It's just that he's a freak of nature and already faster,stronger, athletic than most nba players.

Better than Anthony Bennett ?

[Robz4000]

RJ Barrett >>> Zion Williamson in terms of NBA prospects. Not sure how long Zion can survive being over 270 pounds while running up and down the court in :lol today's nba; his knees are liable to explode.

[timvp]

Tough spot regarding Gay. He's been limping all year but even him at 75% or whatever is better than whoever else the Spurs can replace him with. The Spurs don't have a realistic shot at winning tonight without him. But obviously you risk making the injury worse by playing him on a back-to-back.

Probably okay to play him but Pop should limit him to 20-25 minutes, IMO.

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[JeffDuncan]

Alright, time for us to whip some overhyped Pelican pansy faggots!

Bring it on!

Go Spurs Go!

[SAGirl]

Tough spot regarding Gay. He's been limping all year but even him at 75% or whatever is better than whoever else the Spurs can replace him with. The Spurs don't have a realistic shot at winning tonight without him. But obviously you risk making the injury worse by playing him on a back-to-back.

Probably okay to play him but Pop should limit him to 20-25 minutes, IMO.
Yea. If they want a realistic shot at winning he needs to play. Hopefully the Marco game happens like JPB says and he can be spared minutes. If it gets in blowout territory you spare him too either way.

Hoping for a win. It’s possible with LMA out of his slump...

[Joseph Kony]

In other news :lol


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thin skinned beta pussy :lol really crumbling as the alpha with curry out

[Mirrornick]

Better than Anthony Bennett ?

who

[Mirrornick]

RJ Barrett >>> Zion Williamson in terms of NBA prospects. Not sure how long Zion can survive being over 270 pounds while running up and down the court in :lol today's nba; his knees are liable to explode.

He's buff for sure. But it's not like he's overweight 300+ pounds. We alll been waiting for the next Shaq to enter the league. Zion Williamson is going to be the Shaquille O'neal of Power Forwards.

[Joseph Kony]

zion is terrifying imo. no one wants that dude in front of them with a full head of steam :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Lamar

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[Pelicans78]

Go Pelicans, go Chiefs

[BatManu20]

Clown :lol


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[Ron Swanson]

Clown :lol


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Shaqtin a fool

[skin27]

Holiday will score 50 tonight against our guards

[Ron Swanson]

Sean: "That's what I like to see right there."

LMA almost turns it over.

[Ron Swanson]

Dante's everywhere

[emanueldavidginobili]

LA looks out of it

[skin27]

Derozan bricking shots

[JPB]

Spurs not up for a slow start for a change. Encouraging.

[bklynspursfan]

Bryn lighting it up.

[Robz4000]

Hopefully Forbes can go for 50 since the Spurs are getting absolutely nothing from LMA.

[JPB]

My bad, I meant the "BRYN Game"

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

LaMarsha better pick it up smhhhh. Forbes putting on a clinic

[Spurs fever]

Bryn!

[skin27]

Looks like Cunningham and forbes are carrying this team tonight

[timvp]

Forbes being able to make contested three-pointers is huge for his value.

[Indianman]

Forbe Brynant

[spurraider21]

LA looks out of it


Derozan bricking shots
read these and assumed we're down double digits

never change ST

[JPB]

Forbes being able to make contested three-pointers is huge for his value.

Now if he could make the uncontested ones.

[skin27]

While LA and demar has 0 pts

[NASpurs]

read these and assumed we're down double digits

never change ST

It’s true though, they’re missing shots. Others are making them instead.

[Robz4000]

It’s true though, they’re missing shots. Others are making them instead.

This. If LMA and DDR were shooting even decently the Spurs would be up big.

[JPB]

Cunni and Forbes carrying the spurs tbh.

[bklynspursfan]

I mean, last year if LMA struggled, it was an automatic L. Our top 2 guys are struggling to score and we're up. This is good for long term success.

[JPB]

Cunni and Forbes carrying the spurs tbh.

The "Trash Brothers"

[Chinook]

I mean, last year if LMA struggled, it was an automatic L. Our top 2 guys are struggling to score and we're up. This is good for long term success.

Really don't think LMA is struggling. He's killing Davis, even if the ball is not going in. This isn't a situation where the guy is taking soft shots. He's beating Brow up inside. Dude wants no part of Aldridge tonight.

[Rocalcio]

Probably shouldn't joke like that on the internet. :lol

Not sure it’s worst than calling everyone a faggot.

[DPG21920]

Pels have been really good at home BUT they have gotten off to some slow first quarters. If SA can jump on them early, they will have a good shot.

Like I said.

[bklynspursfan]

Really don't think LMA is struggling. He's killing Davis, even if the ball is not going in. This isn't a situation where the guy is taking soft shots. He's beating Brow up inside. Dude wants no part of Aldridge tonight.

No, he's doing his thing keeping Davis in check. For sure.. It's more from a scoring perspective since that's what people are talking about

[Robz4000]

Hack-a-Poeltl is gonna become a thing.

[anon]

Nice Tony spin from White

[Ron Swanson]

39 points. Ok.

[Chinook]

No, he's doing his thing keeping Davis in check. For sure.. It's more from a scoring perspective since that's what people are talking about

I hear you, but I wasn't talking about D. His offense is hurting AD. Dude's not big enough to hold up against power-dribbles all game.

[Indianman]

Poeltl rising up to the challenge the past couple of games.

[timvp]

-Gay can't jump tonight but he's still valuable.

-Poeltl and White looking more confident.

-Cunningham should pretend he's playing the Pelicans every night.

[JPB]

Spurs up 9 with 0 pt from Derozan...

[skin27]

Demar should light it up in the next 3 quarters

[JPB]

Marco Game initiated.

[JPB]

Cunningoat

[skin27]

Cunningham only play great against the pels..lol

[james evans]

So mills can run over AD

[bklynspursfan]

Gotta capitalize on their mistakes

[james evans]

Why doesn’t Aldridge get his fat ass down low?

[anon]

Did Fiddy really think he was getting a goaltend from Davis at Nawlins? :lol Corporate knowledge

[bklynspursfan]

I hear you, but I wasn't talking about D. His offense is hurting AD. Dude's not big enough to hold up against power-dribbles all game.

True.. he let him off the hook there, he's gotta keep going at him

[timvp]

If Aldridge would just stay physical .. .. ...

[Robz4000]

I mean it's great that the team in general is shooting well, but if LMA/DDR don't get going it won't matter.

[JPB]

3 players at 10+ pt already and 2 others at 9 and 8. Could end up with 7 or 8 players at 10+ pt.

[bklynspursfan]

Lmao Dante

[anon]

The Cunni

[Robz4000]

DeRozan really needs to stop scrubbing it up out there.

[skin27]

Derozan brick after brick

[Leetonidas]

Demar looks awful rn...

[BatManu20]

Stop forcing terrible shots DeMar

[bklynspursfan]

That ball was down

[bklynspursfan]

My God Dante

[NASpurs]

:lol expecting Dante to carry us to a win

[bklynspursfan]

Shiiiiit. Dante is on fire

[JPB]

Lol Cunningoat

[Robz4000]

I don't give a shit about LMA's "power dribble", if he can't produce points it won't matter. At this point Davis is destroying the Spurs.

Thankfully Cunningham is going apeshit.

[bklynspursfan]

:lol expecting Dante to carry us to a win

Who?

[Chinook]

​Cun

[NASpurs]

He’s going for 40 :lol

[skin27]

Looks like Cunningham will have a career night tonigh..lol

[Leetonidas]

Dante. Fucking. Cunningham. :worthy:

The Second Cunning

[Eggeye]

Dante's Inferno

[BatManu20]

Holy shit Cunningham

[james evans]

Goddamn Cunningham is on fire. That just means Pop is about to bench him until the 4th.

[anon]

The Cunni is wet

[timvp]

JordanHAM :lol

The Pelicans did him dirty but damn.

[NASpurs]

Who?

Both our stars every time I see them brick shots

[Raven]

holy crap cunningham

[Indianman]

Cunningham not getting over himself lol

[manning20]

good stroke dante

[skin27]

5/5 3pt fg..hahahA

[JPB]

Pels taking the timeout to sheme vs Cunni

[NASpurs]

Goddamn Cunningham is on fire. That just means Pop is about to bench him until the 4th.

Whats his career high, like 20?

:pop: Not tonight Dante, don’t get cocky

[bklynspursfan]

Both our stars every time I see them brick shots

Lol. They won't let this Dante game go to waste

[ducks]

Should open up for Lma and others

[Indianman]

Whats his career high, like 20?

:pop: Not tonight Dante, don’t get cocky

Bwahahaha

[Robz4000]

...and now Cunningham is hurt. Great.

[Robz4000]

Forbes tho.

[NASpurs]

Bryn Cunningham

[JPB]

Wow for a moment I thought Dante and Demar changed bodies before the game.

[BatManu20]

Poeltl so soft

[bklynspursfan]

Dammit Aldridge lol..

They gotta call that charge on Randle lowering his shoulder

[Indianman]

Pussy Poeltl

[james evans]

Goddamn Cunningham is on fire. That just means Pop is about to bench him until the 4th.
Well

[Chinook]

I did like that Splitter-esque pass by Poe. Too bad LMA didn't expect it.

[NASpurs]

:lmao of course that went in

[Robz4000]

See? I don’t fucking understand that old dude

He got hurt. As soon as he went out he went to the locker room with the trainers.

[BatManu20]

Lol lucky garbage

[NASpurs]

See? I don’t fucking understand that old dude

To be fair, Dante went back to the lockerroom with a trainer

[SAGirl]

The Dante Cunningham game

[james evans]

He got hurt. As soon as he went out he went to the locker room with the trainers.
Is he really hurt though? Or “cia pop? “ lol

[BatManu20]

Spurs are shooting lights out from three and barely winning. Not a good sign

[Indianman]

Even though Poeltl has got his flaws currently, I am not getting down the hype train. He might be a serviceable big at the least in the next 35 games or so.

[ducks]

Jim Eichenhofer
Jim Eichenhofer
@Jim_Eichenhofer
Spurs will definitely make the playoffs for the millionth consecutive season if Dante Cunningham and Bryn Forbes have a lot of nights where they combine to make nine consecutive three-point attempts. Forbes finally missed one in transition. SA 60-56 in 2Q

[JPB]

Marco + Poodle + Forbes + Cunni = 15/17 for 41 of 60 spurs pt so far...

[bklynspursfan]

Bryn didn't touch him lol

[RD2191]

Spurms:lol

[BatManu20]

Rudy Gay playing awful tonight so far

[Robz4000]

Like I said, great that the role players were hitting shots but both LMA and DDR are having horrific games. This might turn ugly quick.

[BatManu20]

That’s not a foul. Bryn didn’t even fucking touch dumbass refs

[Spurs fever]

Ugh

[NameLess Scrub]

I can't believe how easy it is to score on this team. It's the most irritating thing this season so far.

[NASpurs]

Our big 3 with trash games

[bklynspursfan]

Big 3 Marco.

[anon]

Ha! Ha! Time to surrender Cunni's lead

[JPB]

Marco + Poodle + Forbes + Cunni = 15/17 for 41 of 60 spurs pt so far...

Aldrige + Demar = 2/13 for 6 pt

[DAF86]

Just tuned in. Cunningham turned into Klay Thompson? :lol

[Robz4000]

I mean Davis isn't even in and the Pelicans are pushing their shit in.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Guess we'll have to hit another 11 3 pointers to win this one

[skin27]

Our big 3 sucks tonight

[BatManu20]

We got DeFrozen tonight

[bklynspursfan]

Wow whistle was crazy late. Cmon

[JakeCuenca]

Pop :lol

[bklynspursfan]

Dam DeMar

[NASpurs]

:wow DDR

[RD2191]

Latrashcan 1-7 what a bum :lol

[NameLess Scrub]

Can't win when your defense is so bad you have to make every shot.

It also doesn't help that guys like Jrue Holiday get fouls for jumping on the defender.

[bklynspursfan]

Pop :lol

What'd I miss?

[bklynspursfan]

Forbes with the block. Good stuff. Glad DeMar got a few to drop . Hopefully it carries into the 2nd half

[JPB]

LMA + DDR at 4 / 16 and only down 1.

[ducks]

Spurs shooting better from deep then two

[skin27]

LA can’t have back to back good games

[DAF86]

LMA + DDR at 4 / 16 and only down 1.

Cunningham and Forbes at 12/13 and still down 1. Works both ways, tbh.

[JPB]

Bring us home Cunni.

[Mirrornick]

I think of DD and LMA pick up the slack , we should take this game. Unless pelicans catch fire

[Robz4000]

Cunningham and Forbes at 12/13 and still down 1. Works both ways, tbh.

:lol was just about to post that

[skin27]

LMA + DDR at 4 / 16 and only down 1.


because Cunningham had a fluke game

[Indianman]

LA can’t have back to back good games

It's called the FakeAlpha Syndrome

[marinoman]

What A big 2!

[marinoman]

Hopefully DeMar will get going, but cmon ald, damn

[JPB]

Cunningham and Forbes at 12/13 and still down 1. Works both ways, tbh.

Except you expect your stars to deliver night in, night out and your role players to eventually add for the difference here or there. So when your scrubs over perform, gotta take advantage of that.

[BatManu20]

Spurs are gonna have to

A.) Play much better defense in the second half, and

B.) REBOUND THE DAMN BALL


...if they want to have a chance to win.

[marinoman]

Cunningham in both games against his old team is fire

[Robz4000]

Except you expect your stars to deliver night in, night out and your role players to eventually add for the difference here or there. So when your scrubs over perform, gotta take advantage of that.

Exactly. Your stars should be producing but tonight they aren't through half the game. That's worrisome.

[skin27]

Pels will go bananas in the 2nd half

[JPB]

Exactly. Your stars should be producing but tonight they aren't through half the game. That's worrisome.

That's the encouraging part. If they can be even just decent and the trash bros stay hot, that will do it.

[anon]

Still no joy from Badridge

[Indianman]

These "stars" legit look tired.

[NASpurs]

Seems like an incoming moral victory.

[NASpurs]

Don't worry, next game is against the Grizzlies.

[Robz4000]

That's the encouraging part. If they can be even just decent and the trash bros stay hot, that will do it.

No it won't. If they were decent from the get-go, it would, but they were trash and continue to be so. Now they'll need monster second halves from both.

[Ragamuffin]

LA GO OUT DE ROZAN TOU ARE SLEEPING ? WTF

[Leetonidas]

Spurs have no shot at wining if our two best players are gonna keep throwing up soft jumpers

[skin27]

Game over

[Robz4000]

Seems like an incoming moral victory.

At least they kept it close for a half !!!!!

[Indianman]

Dante and Vucevic exchanged their momentum

[boutons_deux]

thats game

[YoungbuckMurray]

Aldridge and DeRozan have been awful tonight. And this D is Swiss cheese my god

[BackHome]

Not having a good bench is going to be our downfall

LMA and DEROZZ got us a win last night but they had to play 40 minutes each so yeah other guys need to step up.

[JPB]

Utah lost by 25 in Indiana, Clips down 7 end 3rd in Atlanta... West is trash this year :lol

[skin27]

Like I said pels goes bananas in the 2ndhalf

[bklynspursfan]

Dammit. Dante needs help

[Joseph Kony]

Pops answer: get out there Fatty!

[bklynspursfan]

Utah lost by 25 in Indiana, Clips down 7 end 3rd in Atlanta... West is trash this year :lol

Oladipo was out too u believe. But going off ST, we're the worst team in the league

[NASpurs]

Dammit. Dante needs help

:lol funniest thing you've ever said

[RD2191]

.500 here we come

[DAF86]

1 good game out of 5, is this the Aldridge we gonna get from now on?

[bklynspursfan]

Pops answer: get out there Fatty!

It worked thus far

[DAF86]

Oladipo was out too u believe. But going off ST, we're the worst team in the league

No, we are just mediocre.

[NASpurs]

Oladipo was out too u believe. But going off ST, we're the worst team in the league

We lost by 20+ to the Suns brah, calm your tits :lol

[skin27]

That is what derozan should do

[bklynspursfan]

:lol funniest thing you've ever said

:drunk

[NASpurs]

Rudy showed up :wow

[Robz4000]

:lol fucking Wesley Johnson flexing on the Spurs

[bklynspursfan]

We lost by 20+ to the Suns brah, calm your tits :lol

Yeah but no Oladipo? Idk which is worse

[NASpurs]

Yeah but no Oladipo? Idk which is worse

One's literally the worst team in the NBA.

I take that back, they've won 3 games now and Cleveland has 2. Point still remains.

[JPB]

At least we'll have had one good LMA game this year.

[bklynspursfan]

Dammit Aldridge. Gets called for that dam travel every game