8 seed

[GreekSpursfan]

With Derozan looking the way he's looking we're gonna have the same fate against them. When is AD coming back? If its against us, three game losing streak incoming.

[playbonner15]

76ers helping us tonight.
Brett Brown got a call from Pop :lol

[ace3g]

Western Conference









1https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/gs.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors)Golden State Warriors (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors)



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3https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/okc.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)Oklahoma City Thunder (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)



4https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/por.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers)Portland Trail Blazers (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers)



5https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/hou.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)Houston Rockets (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)



6https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/sa.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)San Antonio Spurs (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)



7https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/lac.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers)LA Clippers (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers)



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18-7
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105.0
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[skin27]

76ers helping us tonight.


They better give us the W on Wednesday

[r0drig0lac]

FIFY



this, people continue in denial about the current rockets (obviously a style that pleases no one, but extremely efficient), or waiting for the injury of their point guard

[vavvi]

Our schedule is soft at the end, so I see us being the 3 or 4 seed. I'd love to play Portland in the first round. They are always a first round out

Keeping in mind how we played against the Bulls, Magic, depleted Clippers etc I wouldn't be so sure easier schedule is an advantage for this team. We seem to lose to weaker teams more.

[TimmyBuckets]

Nice loss from Portland. Hopefully this is a win today.

[skin27]

Nice loss from Portland. Hopefully this is a win today.


unfortunately it’s gonna be a loss I guess

[skin27]

8 seed here we come

[Duncan87]

Spurs hold six spot just a shame they aren’t able to move up

[skin27]

Spurs hold six spot just a shame they aren’t able to move up


spurs are going to lose to pelicans in New Orleans next game..

[RD2191]

Spurs hold six spot just a shame they aren’t able to move up

They're staying at 6. This team just isn't good tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Setting up another lovely 1st round exit against the Warriors

[skin27]

Setting up another lovely 1st round exit against the Warriors

Kerr making pop his bitch

[SouthTexasRancher]

This years team would really get embarrASSed in the first round. Golden State Warriors 4 game sweep by a 38 point per game margin.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Kerr making pop his bitch

Yep!!!

[Duncan87]

Fukinposers Get off the train when they make monster push

[ace3g]

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2https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/den.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/den/denver-nuggets)Denver Nuggets (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/den/denver-nuggets)


3https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/okc.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)Oklahoma City Thunder (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)


4https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/por.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers)Portland Trail Blazers (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers)


5https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/hou.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)Houston Rockets (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)


6https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/scoreboard/sa.png&h=20&w=20 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)San Antonio Spurs (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)


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[Mikeanaro]

Every time another contender loses 2 or 3 games, Spurs double the bet losing 6 or 7 games its never enough.

[RD2191]

Every time another contender loses 2 or 3 games, Spurs double the bet losing 6 or 7 games its never enough.

Yup. They'd be at least the 4 seed had they not dropped games to all these scrub teams. Just pathetic.

[Mikeanaro]

Yup. They'd be at least the 4 seed had they not dropped games to all these scrub teams. Just pathetic.
The most lame aspect of this season is the terrible D and how they allow any scrub to hit wide open 3s, and when the D switches they are like WTF let them shoot.
Its a mixture of laziness, weird coaching and Demar DeRozan.

[r0drig0lac]

8 seed here we come

we have the warriors where we want

[Duncan87]

Jazz win tomorrow bump Spurs to seven spot. Damn Spurs have to win these next seemingly easy six in a roll

[skin27]

Jazz win tomorrow bump Spurs to seven spot. Damn Spurs have to win these next seemingly easy six in a roll

no easy games to this team..even at home they lose to shitty teams

[RD2191]

Jazz win tomorrow bump Spurs to seven spot. Damn Spurs have to win these next seemingly easy six in a roll

Embarrassing tbh

[TimmyBuckets]

Embarrassing tbh

[TimmyBuckets]

Hopefully Houston and Jazz both lose, but fat chance Minnie beats Utah today. Looks like we dropping to 7th.

[Duncan87]

Back up to Six tomorrow with win on pelicans and wizards at home

[ace3g]

Houston we (might) have a problem - only a 2 point game now vs Raptors.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxzsmkCUwAEO4Dr.jpg:large

[Robz4000]

No LMA or DDR tonight. Spurs will be out of the playoff picture after they lose in NO.

[RD2191]

No LMA or DDR tonight. Spurs will be out of the playoff picture after they lose in NO.

Tank tank

[r0drig0lac]

No LMA or DDR tonight. Spurs will be out of the playoff picture after they lose in NO.

Gasol time https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif

[skin27]

No LMA or DDR tonight. Spurs will be out of the playoff picture after they lose in NO.

aldridge played

[$pursDynasty]

#5 seed at the close of January not bad, only team to fear in West are the Dubs, Spurs can beat any of the other West playoff contenders.

[Indianman]

With the way the Rockettes are playing rn, we have a shot at being the 5 seed for about 5 more games. Hope D'Antonis team loses a few.

[look_at_g_shred]

Aren’t you guaranteed a top 4 seed if you win your division? So even if Portland finishes with a better record and they are slotted in the 4 seed, we still get it?

[look_at_g_shred]

Aren’t you guaranteed a top 4 seed if you win your division? So even if Portland finishes with a better record and they are slotted in the 4 seed, we still get it?

[ceperez]

#5 seed at the close of January not bad, only team to fear in West are the Dubs, Spurs can beat any of the other West playoff contenders.

I agree with this. Nuggets, Blazers, Thunder, Rockets are all beatable by the Spurs. The Spurs just have growing pains with so many new players.

[GusT15]

I agree with this. Nuggets, Blazers, Thunder, Rockets are all beatable by the Spurs. The Spurs just have growing pains with so many new players.

I'd have us at 50-50 odds against the Nuggets,i'd give the slight edge by 60-40 to Rockets and Thunder (but definitely beatable,6 or 7 games series) and i'd have us 70-30 favs against the Blazers (LMA would eat his former team's frontline alive and play with a chip on his shoulder-i have the outmost confidence in White defending Lillard)

Those are predictions with current rosters of course and without possible injuries for each team.

[ceperez]

I'd have us at 50-50 odds against the Nuggets,i'd give the slight edge by 60-40 to Rockets and Thunder (but definitely beatable,6 or 7 games series) and i'd have us 70-30 favs against the Blazers (LMA would eat his former team's frontline alive and play with a chip on his shoulder-i have the outmost confidence in White defending Lillard)

Those are predictions with current rosters of course and without possible injuries for each team.

If Spurs fall outside the bracket of GSW, they've got a chance to make the Western Conference finals.

[skin27]

If we don’t get the 3rd seed then it’s better if we drop to 6th or 7th..most probably the warriors will get the top seed

[ceperez]

If we don’t get the 3rd seed then it’s better if we drop to 6th or 7th..most probably the warriors will get the top seed

Too tight a conference to be able to control this.

[skin27]

Too tight a conference to be able to control this.


It can be controlled in the later part of the season..

[GusT15]

We can control this later part of the regular season

Nah dude,history of the last 4 years seeding shows we cannot control it.

It always comes does down to the last game of the regular season.

I'm just happy we don't have to play the Pelicans again in the last game of the season in New Orleans cause the last 2 times we had to do that it fucked up our seeding in 2015 and 2018.

It took the last memorable playoff series of Timmy D to push the Clips to 7 games in a terrible match up fight for the Spurs and then 2018,goes without saying it send us straight to the Warriors to lose in 5.

Regular season seeding owes us a "regular" first round opponent this year.

[skin27]

Nah dude,history of the last 4 years seeding shows we cannot control it.

It always comes does down to the last game of the regular season.

I'm just happy we don't have to play the Pelicans again in the last game of the season in New Orleans cause the last 2 times we had to do that it fucked up our seeding in 2015 and 2018.

It took the last memorable playoff series of Timmy D to push the Clips to 7 games in a terrible match up fight for the Spurs and then 2018,goes without saying it send us straight to the Warriors to lose in 5.

Regular season seeding owes us a "regular" first round opponent this year.

we can control it..just like you said that loss to pelicans is our fault..if we treat that game as important as playoff series and win that game then we should had gotten the 2nd seed..

[GusT15]

we can control it..just like you said that loss to pelicans is our fault..if we treat that game as important as playoff series and win that game then we should gotten the 2nd seed..

Oh definitely we can control it Win wise,but the way the argument was constructed i thought you said we can control it LOSE wise,meaning we'd drop a couple of games to go from 5 to 7 for example.

And i meant we can't control it like that,cause then another team would drop their game to get the more favorable bracket.

So all in all,you do what you can in the regular season and hope you fall in a bracket that doesn't have you in a bad situation from the get-go.

[skin27]

Oh definitely we can control it Win wise,but the way the argument was constructed i thought you said we can control it LOSE wise,meaning we'd drop a couple of games to go from 5 to 7 for example.

And i meant we can't control it like that,cause then another team would drop their game to get the more favorable bracket.

So all in all,you do what you can in the regular season and hope you fall in a bracket that doesn't have you in a bad situation from the get-go.

we can still control it in losing purpose..it depends on the tiebreak..

the more close the standing the more easier to choose your seed.

[GusT15]

we can still control it in losing purpose..it depends on the tiebreak..

the more close the standing the more easier to choose your seed..remember the grizz tanked in 2011 to drop to 8seed and face the spurs instead of lakers..

Fair enough.If by dropping a game we can seed 7th and get Nuggets instead of the Warriors later on,no matter what other teams do,then yes,you do it.

This reminds me of the Olympic games of 2004,i was screaming from the top of my lungs for Greece to lose their last game in the group stage to avoid Argentina in the knockouts.I knew what Manu was all about back then.Greece won,we got Manu,he knocked us the hell out from the Olympics.

I had the "Motherfuckers i told you so" look on my face for the next month every time i was talking basketball.

[skin27]

Fair enough.If by dropping a game we can seed 7th and get Nuggets instead of the Warriors later on,no matter what other teams do,then yes,you do it.

This reminds me of the Olympic games of 2004,i was screaming from the top of my lungs for Greece to lose their last game in the group stage to avoid Argentina in the knockouts.I knew what Manu was all about back then.Greece won,we got Manu,he knocked us the hell out from the Olympics.

I had the "Motherfuckers i told you so" look on my face for the next month every time i was talking basketball.


sometimes control it sometimes you can’t..

but the more the closer the standing is the more you can control it..it depends on the tiebreaker

[r0drig0lac]

I'd have us at 50-50 odds against the Nuggets,i'd give the slight edge by 60-40 to Rockets and Thunder (but definitely beatable,6 or 7 games series) and i'd have us 70-30 favs against the Blazers (LMA would eat his former team's frontline alive and play with a chip on his shoulder-i have the outmost confidence in White defending Lillard)

Those are predictions with current rosters of course and without possible injuries for each team.

agree

[vavvi]

I don’t see much difference between the non-Warriors choices.
just avoid the warriors at all costs. Anyone else is manageable

[BillMc]

I think Houston had its shot last year. Even with Harden on a historical run, they're no better than the Spurs. And that Paul contact is only going to get worse every year.

Spurs, if healthy and DeMar gets back to his early season play, have a legitimate shot against anyone other than the Warriors.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don’t see much difference between the non-Warriors choices.
just avoid the warriors at all costs. Anyone else is manageable

I agree..I think Denver is the best of the bunch, but it's not like they're anything special..Houston might be the team to avoid, though..

Spurs would probably struggle on the road regardless, unfortunately..

Warriors should run through the West, despite the mileage..their 4 worst matchups are all in the East IMO..

[DAF86]

I agree..I think Denver is the best of the bunch, but it's not like they're anything special..Houston might be the team to avoid, though..

Spurs would probably struggle on the road regardless, unfortunately..

Warriors should run through the West pretty easily..their 4 worst matchups are all in the East IMO..

With their awful offensive system of going one on one 90% of their possessions I don't fear the Rockets that much. It all depends on Harden having a monster series and, since we're talking playoffs, I like the chances of Harden not being all that great.

[ismael-robert]

Better pray harden burns out cause even with injuries to paul n capela he kept them in 4 seed ahead of healthy spurs. They a 1on1 team but dang good at it. Denver's kept top seed most of season while never being healthy. They still have a former all star on bench who could be back this month plus their top draft pick....

[DAF86]

Better pray harden burns out cause even with injuries to paul n capela he kept them in 4 seed ahead of healthy spurs. They a 1on1 team but dang good at it. Denver's kept top seed most of season while never being healthy. They still have a former all star on bench who could be back this month plus their top draft pick....

Rockets are 6th behind the Spurs, tbh.

[ace3g]

Let's go Boston, a OKC loss would make them 33-19; help Spurs (32-22) get closer to that 3rd seed.

[LCM]

Pop hasn't really pulled the "rest the stars" yet. That Golden State game is looking ripe for it being the first night of the B2B with Portland. Beating Sacramento is looking vital at the start of the RRT.

[DAF86]

Westbrook westbrooking to ensure OKC loses the game.

[RD2191]

Westbrook:lmao what a dumb shit

[ismael-robert]

Spurs only 5th seed due to playing more games. I base seeding on loss count n they're tied. So if Houston had two more wins they'd be ahead cause of tie breaker...requires a lil thinking...arent you Air Force?

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DyhXh7MVYAARsaq.jpg:large

[skin27]

It looks like wet gonna end up as 6th seed

[timtonymanu]

Spurs are screwed if Derrick White is out for longer than expected. They could fall to the 8th seed these next few games and I can see them miss the playoffs if he’s out for the season

[Mikeanaro]

Every time another contender loses 2 or 3 games, Spurs double the bet losing 6 or 7 games its never enough.

[LCM]

This team better beat Memphis, Knicks, and Nets. After getting beat by Yogi and his Bo Bo, Marvin Bagley, tonight they don't have a damn choice if they want their games after this stinking road trip to mean anything.

[Ditty]

We are going to be the 9th seed, and barely missing the playoffs.

[playbonner15]

We are going to be the 9th seed, and barely missing the playoffs.
Fuck yes, next season cant happen soon enough. White + Walker + Murray combo

[hater]

Fuck yes, next season cant happen soon enough. White + Walker + Murray combo

A walking china doll, an emo scrub whos knee exploded and a bad haircut chucker

Yeah cant wait for that :lmao

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

The sheer emotional rollercoaster ride you snowflakes go on each game is hilarious. Win a game talk about playoff paths and beating GSW. Lose a game and wanting to tank. You act like no one else loses and so much superior to the Spurs. This is not the last 15 years where Sacramento stunk and the Spurs could have their way. Be happy your not the Suns, currently in the playoff race and relevant.

Pure entertainment this place is....

[RD2191]

The sheer emotional rollercoaster ride you snowflakes go on each game is hilarious. Win a game talk about playoff paths and beating GSW. Lose a game and wanting to tank. You act like no one else loses and so much superior to the Spurs. This is not the last 15 years where Sacramento stunk and the Spurs could have their way. Be happy your not the Suns, currently in the playoff race and relevant.

Pure entertainment this place is....

So gtfo then? If someone is poking your ass and it bothers you, do you keep going back to get your ass poked?

[RD2191]

I think we all need to drastically lower our expectations for this team. The Spurs are a mediocre team with a good shot at the playoffs and possibly a few wins in the first round. Nothing more than that.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

So gtfo then? If someone is poking your ass and it bothers you, do you keep going back to get your ass poked?

Are you not entertained?!?!?!

[GreekSpursfan]

I have to give props to the GOAT coach Greg P. for having this team in the playoffs of the WC with only one consistent defender(White) and even he has injury issues from time to time, and zero all stars. LMA is not a all star this season, he is atrocious defensively, can't protect the rim, just stands and watches people have lay up after lay up. LMA has regressed in every advanced stat. Derozan is more concerned about his depression than bball.
At the same time as big a Pop fan as i am even i think he should retire and we hit the tank road for at least 2 seasons. I would only keep White, Murray, Davis B and thats about it.

[hater]

:lmao cant wait to see spurstalkers here after Pop to trades away Lamarcus and Derozan and gives the keys to the team to the 3 Brandon Roys :lmao

[playbonner15]

A walking china doll, an emo scrub whos knee exploded and a bad haircut chucker

Yeah cant wait for that :lmao
Emo scrub :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

:lmao cant wait to see spurstalkers here after Pop to trades away Lamarcus and Derozan and gives the keys to the team to the 3 Brandon Roys :lmao
Bruh :lmao

[timtonymanu]

Missing the playoffs would be the best outcome for the team at this point.

[spursistan]

Huge comeback win for the (supposedly tanking) Clippers at Boston..Feels like they and other teams like the Kings are smelling blood with how awful we look right now..

Spurs missing playoffs is back to being entirely possible, if not probable..

[slick'81]

Lottery here we come

[BackHome]

Yeah the way we are playing and our schedule I am thinking we land 12 to 16 pick range.

[spursistan]

I'm kinda torn between wanting the shock value of missing the playoffs so this front office awakes from its slumber and the fact that we can equal the Sixers all-time post-season streak at 22..

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzBbDHPVsAA6fyo.jpg:large

[Robz4000]

Need to remember the Spurs' schedule after the RRT is pretty easy. Still think the Spurs make the playoffs but it's clear they're going to get raped unless something changes. IMO 7th wouldn't be bad if they get Denver; could see that series going 7 games.

[KDKSpurs24]

Need to remember the Spurs' schedule after the RRT is pretty easy. Still think the Spurs make the playoffs but it's clear they're going to get raped unless something changes. IMO 7th wouldn't be bad if they get Denver; could see that series going 7 games.
I can’t.. Spurs suck on the road and Denver has a hell of a homecourt advantage with that altitude.

[Robz4000]

I can’t.. Spurs suck on the road and Denver has a hell of a homecourt advantage with that altitude.

LMA matches up extremely well with Jokic and Denver has no elite perimeter defenders so the Spurs offense should thrive. It'd end up being a shootout. Doubt the Spurs win since Denver is basically a deeper, more talented version of this Spurs team but it'd be their only shot in the postseason.

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm kinda torn between wanting the shock value of missing the playoffs so this front office awakes from its slumber and the fact that we can equal the Sixers all-time post-season streak at 22..

this FO won't wake up until it's replaced. They will blame the bad season on the Murray injury

[ceperez]

As of yesterday, Spurs odds of making the playoffs is at 94%

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/BPI-Playoff-Odds/espn-nba-basketball-power-index-playoff-odds

[dbestpro]

Pop and RC need to follow the big three. They are just treading water at this point.

[sasaint]

this FO won't wake up until it's replaced. They will blame the bad season on the Murray injury


Pop and RC need to follow the big three. They are just treading water at this point.

Apparently ownership is equally complacent. It has always been hands-off, but I find it difficult to swallow that ownership continues to allow Pop to rule the Spurs like his own little kingdom.

[DPG21920]

As of yesterday, Spurs odds of making the playoffs is at 94%

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/BPI-Playoff-Odds/espn-nba-basketball-power-index-playoff-odds

It seems pretty unlikely sa misses the playoffs due to having to be jumped by 2 teams and their easy schedule BUT we have seen there is zero margin for error. If Rudy/White miss time, it will dramatically change sa’s chances

[slick'81]

Apparently ownership is equally complacent. It has always been hands-off, but I find it difficult to swallow that ownership continues to allow Pop to rule the Spurs like his own little kingdom.

Wat ownership tbh!?

[ceperez]

It seems pretty unlikely sa misses the playoffs due to having to be jumped by 2 teams and their easy schedule BUT we have seen there is zero margin for error. If Rudy/White miss time, it will dramatically change sa’s chances

The odds seem to take into account the schedules of the other teams. This would explain the 94%, which is pretty high considering that the team is just a few games away from being out of 8th place.

[ace3g]

Mavs helped us out by beating the Blazers.

[Spurs da champs]

LMA matches up extremely well with Jokic and Denver has no elite perimeter defenders so the Spurs offense should thrive. It'd end up being a shootout. Doubt the Spurs win since Denver is basically a deeper, more talented version of this Spurs team but it'd be their only shot in the postseason.
Huge chance, Jokic was nearly gonna pass out last time they played. His stamina would get exposed in the playoffs even worse.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzGf1lUVAAA5oap.jpg:large

[ceperez]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzGf1lUVAAA5oap.jpg:large

7 seed would be ideal (vs denver)! Could take Spurs all the way to the WC finals.

5 seed would also be great (vs portland).

[vavvi]

7 seed would be ideal (vs denver)! Could take Spurs all the way to the WC finals.

5 seed would also be great (vs portland).

With the kind of D we're playing lately I wouldn't bet on us in a series against the fucking Suns.

But yes basically the approach should be anyone but GS

[diceman]

Tonight, the Clips lost vs Timberwolves and Blazers lost vs. the Thunder. Spurs need to shore up business vs Grizz, Knicks, and somehow get a W at the Nets. Going to lose at Toronto.

[ace3g]

Kings move into 8th place.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzLaRMAVAAE_VI9.jpg:large

[GusT15]

@MIN-W
vsLAC-W
@PHI-L
@NOLA-L
vsWHA-W
vsPHO-W
vsBRO-W
vsNOLA-W
@SAC-L
@GS-L
@POR-L
@UTAH-L
@MEM-W
@TOR-L
@NY-W
@BRO-L
vsDET-W
vsOKC-W
vsDEN-W
@ATL-W
vsMIL-W
@DAL-L
vsNY-W
vsPOR-W
vsGS-L
vsMIA-W
@HOU-L
@BOS-L
@CHA-W
vsCLE-W
vsSAC-W
vsATL-W
@DEN-L
@WHA-L
@CLE-W
vsDAL-W
.

So basically almost a month ago i gave a prediction of 7-6 till the all star break and voila we went 7-6 and heading to a much needed regrouping.

We are still in play for the higher seeds cause despite how awful we've looked lately those were EXPECTED and SCHEDULED L's.

It's one thing to criticize how badly we are playing and another to cliff jump without a parachute.

[GreekSpursfan]

There is no higher seeds for this team, its either 7 or 8 or out of the playoffs. I choose out so we don't have to suffer a 1st round exit.

[skin27]

There is no higher seeds for this team, its either 7 or 8 or out of the playoffs. I choose out so we don't have to suffer a 1st round exit.

i think spurs ours will make the playoffs as 6/7 or 8 seed

[slick'81]

i think spurs ours will make the playoffs as 6/7 or 8 seed
I would be surprised if spurs missed the playoffs completely

[timtonymanu]

7th seed or lottery at this point is ideal. I can't stomach another playoff obliteration at the hands of the Warriors and Spurs have an outside shot of at least being competitive with the inexperienced Nuggets.

[emanueldavidginobili]

At this point I rather miss the playoffs. Get in the lottery and also wakes up PATFO. Losing in the 1st or second round is pointless and playing the nuggets I don’t think Spurs would be able to defend them at all. This teams not really playoff experienced either tbh. What do we have 5 players that have played meaningful minutes in the playoffs. One is 38 years old and is dust at this point. Another is a known playoff choker. Then there’s Mills Beli and LA. Yeah still more experienced than the Nuggets but it won’t make much of a difference.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzRE6jVW0AAFi4W.png:large

[slick'81]

Okc looking to give denver a run for that 2 seed

[skin27]

At this point I rather miss the playoffs. Get in the lottery and also wakes up PATFO. Losing in the 1st or second round is pointless and playing the nuggets I don’t think Spurs would be able to defend them at all. This teams not really playoff experienced either tbh. What do we have 5 players that have played meaningful minutes in the playoffs. One is 38 years old and is dust at this point. Another is a known playoff choker. Then there’s Mills Beli and LA. Yeah still more experienced than the Nuggets but it won’t make much of a difference.


if they don’t want to make the playoffs, they should’ve tanked at start of the season..but that’s not the case..


pop want’s to play in the playoffs

[DAF86]

Kings won in OKC and Rockets winning un GS without Harden. Shaping up to be a pretty terrible night.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I think the Spurs will squeeze in at #7, barring a monster finish from Sacto, with them at #8 just a game back from SA. Clips and Lakers will be on the outside looking in, IMO.

[GreekSpursfan]

Sacto is looking better than we do and they have athletes unlike us, i think they will finish as the 7th seed. At this point its between us and the Lakers for the 8th seed. I say let them have it, i don't want to see another sweep at the hands of snakes and showboating little bitches but i'm afraid we will, fuck.

[keithington1]

7th seed is best case scenario

[GusT15]

People saying we can't go higher than 7,we will be stuck at 8 and play Golden State,Lakers will throw us out of the Play offs and we will get the 14th pick.

I'd point out you are cliff jumping in the middle of a brutal,terrible RRT.But instead of doing just that,i'll propose you go take a look at the remaining schedule before you give your HOT takes.

Cheers.

[r0drig0lac]

Rockets wins away without the current mvp of the league, the best team ever created (in relation to their own era) in the history of the game, and there are still people who believe we would have any chance in a series of playoffs, funny

[skin27]

We can’t afford to lose Both games here in New York

[ceperez]

If the Spurs get 8 seed, the Pop should be fired.

[LCM]

If the Spurs win these next two games against Knicks and Nets (Nets will be difficult since they play very well at home, B2B, but atleast they won't be traveling), the Spurs will be 3-5 on RRT. However before the road trip began, if you looked at the Spurs schedule, if they went .500, 10-10 over a 20 game stretch that included this road trip, they would be 42-32 with the last eight games remaining. In those eight games, only the one to Denver is a well assumed loss. The remaining seven are all winnable, whether it be on the road or at home. It is possible for the Spurs to win 47-49 games this year with possible seedings from 5-8. When it all plays out, the Spurs would have to have had a clear mental meltdown or another major injury for them to miss the playoffs.

[GreekSpursfan]

People saying we can't go higher than 7,we will be stuck at 8 and play Golden State,Lakers will throw us out of the Play offs and we will get the 14th pick.

I'd point out you are cliff jumping in the middle of a brutal,terrible RRT.But instead of doing just that,i'll propose you go take a look at the remaining schedule before you give your HOT takes.

Cheers.

Schedule doesn't matter, this team can lose to any team, any place.

[ace3g]

A Nuggets win over Clippers and Spurs win tonight will help.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0TMY3XX4AIzqwc.png:large

[timtonymanu]

One more loss than the tanking Clippers :lol

This entire team should be put out of its misery hopefully in time to miss the playoffs.

[RD2191]

People saying we can't go higher than 7,we will be stuck at 8 and play Golden State,Lakers will throw us out of the Play offs and we will get the 14th pick.

I'd point out you are cliff jumping in the middle of a brutal,terrible RRT.But instead of doing just that,i'll propose you go take a look at the remaining schedule before you give your HOT takes.

Cheers.

Great take, asshole.

[GreekSpursfan]

Schedule doesn't matter, this team can lose to any team, any place.

[GusT15]

@MIN-W
vsLAC-W
@PHI-L
@NOLA-L
vsWHA-W
vsPHO-W
vsBRO-W
vsNOLA-W
@SAC-L
@GS-L
@POR-L
@UTAH-L
@MEM-W
@TOR-L
@NY-W
@BRO-L
vsDET-W
vsOKC-W
vsDEN-W
@ATL-W
vsMIL-W
@DAL-L
vsNY-W
vsPOR-W
vsGS-L
vsMIA-W
@HOU-L
@BOS-L
@CHA-W
vsCLE-W
vsSAC-W
vsATL-W
@DEN-L
@WHA-L
@CLE-W
vsDAL-W

[slick'81]

GospursGo

[GusT15]

Great take, asshole.

Motherfucker i had predicted the RRT at 2-6 with a healthy Derrick White,2 months ago.

So you can also post that take as well.Then shove it up your ass.

[timtonymanu]

Clips win. Spurs currently stuck at 8th

[NASpurs]

Clips win. Spurs currently stuck at 8th

Spurs could finish 41-41 and still have a strong chance to sneak in unfortunately.

[playbonner15]

So stuck at 8th and a chance to play GSW again for a 1st round sweep?

[KDKSpurs24]

One more loss than the tanking Clippers :lol

This entire team should be put out of its misery hopefully in time to miss the playoffs.
It’s pathetic of Spurs but the Clips are NOT tanking.. people keep saying this but they are not. Montrezl Harrell was on ESPN all star weekend and said the leaders of the team went to the front office and they ultimately decided to try to make the playoffs.

[GusT15]

It’s pathetic of Spurs but the Clips are NOT tanking.. people keep saying this but they are not. Montrezl Harrell was on ESPN all star weekend and said the leaders of the team went to the front office and they ultimately decided to try to make the playoffs.

Yeah,i watched the Dallas game last night and there is no fucking way the Clippers are tanking with the way they were playing defense on Doncic and even with the way Doc was calling TO's every time the Mavs were going on a run.He coached the hell out of last night's game.

I dunno what happens with their draft pick next year,if they lose the playoffs this year and keep their pick,but they apparently are making a run for the playoffs.

[KDKSpurs24]

Yeah,i watched the Dallas game last night and there is no fucking way the Clippers are tanking with the way they were playing defense on Doncic and even with the way Doc was calling TO's every time the Mavs were going on a run.He coached the hell out of last night's game.

I dunno what happens with their draft pick next year,if they lose the playoffs this year and keep their pick,but they apparently are making a run for the playoffs.
With someone like Ballmer as the owner I’m sure it was an easy decision for him to listen to the players and coaches because I’m sure he wouldn’t mind paying a little extra to makeup for that pick by going over the tax line.

[GusT15]

With someone like Ballmer as the owner I’m sure it was an easy decision for him to listen to the players and coaches because I’m sure he wouldn’t mind paying a little extra to makeup for that pick by going over the tax line.

Fair point.Also,maybe Jerry West wants to see Pelinka and Lebron fail.

You don't give the reins of the franchise to Pelinka and Magic when the logo is available.

[Larry O]

In all actuallity, I believe that the Kings would make for a better match-up series against the Worriers if they were to end up at the 8 spot. I heard that after a recent game against the Kings, one of the Worriers commented about a sense of respect they have for the young Kings. They are athletic, hungry, with chips on their shoulders, and they are ballin' right now, so I can see this team give the Worriers a run for their money! It may not go to seven, but I believe that the Kings will make it a tough challenge in the first round against them, verses if the Spurs were to play them. But the race for eight will be an interesting finish! Hoping that the Spurs can finish higher that eight, perhaps 7 or 6th seed, if possible (not holding my breath on that though), but time, along with wins & losses will tell. GSG!!!

[K...]

It'd be cool if you could trade your playoff spot for like a first round pick (or pick swap). Obviously teams wouldn't do this unless they were really injury depleted or disfunctional. The Spurs are borderline disfunctional and don't need to get swept again but could try to improve their spot competition by pushing for 7 or not giving the eighth seed away for free

[FutureMan]

Looking at the schedules for the Kings, Clippers, Lakers, Jazz, and the Spurs I’m thinking they will end up at the 7 seed.

Hopefully they can win at least one or two games in the first round.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWoCdlAjhO4

[skin27]

Spurs will end up as 7th seed I guess..

[GusT15]

Spurs will end up as 7th seed I guess..

Awesome,if that's the case we get to see the matchup we've all been waiting for...

Bryn Forbes VS Isaiah Thomas!

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0d1CZHXQAAVzIF.png:large

[DAF86]

Clippers should keep sliding, tbh. Kings and Lakers are the rivals. At this point holding on to that 7th seed seems like the best scenario.

[gambit1990]

kings are in OT against the bucks.

[MASSA]

Clippers lost; Kings about to lose in OT, maybe.

[ace3g]

Nuggets for the time period are #1 seed after Warriors loss tonight.

[Leetonidas]

Another year another ass beating by Golden State :depressed

[GusT15]

Another year another ass beating by Golden State :depressed

The Warriors figured we're probably gonna be the 7th seed and lost 4 of their last 6 to be able to drop to 2 and meet us in the first round.

I mean,can you blame them? Friendly atmosphere,easy series,minuscule chance of injury,Pop giving a lecture on the historic significance of Australian Aboriginals in the current political structure of Australia instead of coaching...

Makes sense!

[GreekSpursfan]

Another year another ass beating by Golden State :depressed

Let Sacto or the Clips get their behind kicked. Now that i think about it, it would be even worse if we suffer the same fate against Denver which i predict we will. Bottom line, playoffs be damned.

[rascal]

I would rather watch draft night with the spurs with a lottery pick than the spurs as the 7th or 8th seed. also watching lottery night will be more intersting with the Spurs in there. Building through the draft is the Spurs best shot at getting top talent.

[cd021]

Man, i'd much rather the Spurs face Denver in the 2-7. I think the Spurs actually matchup fairly well with them.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0kRyWsWsAYpcIg.png:large

[ace3g]

Impact game of the night:





LAClippers (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers)
34-29, 17-17 Away

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/lac.png&h=100&w=100 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers)




9:00 PM CTSAC -3.5



https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sac.png&h=100&w=100 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sac/sacramento-kings)

SacramentoKings (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sac/sacramento-kings)
31-30, 19-12 Home

[Spurs da champs]

Man, i'd much rather the Spurs face Denver in the 2-7. I think the Spurs actually matchup fairly well with them.
Although I prefer a lottery pick, i agree with this. I really wanna see how Jokic holds up in the Playoffs, LMA had him nearly passing out & fouled out the last time they played.

[timtonymanu]

Lol Spurs cant even beat the Knicks on the road. Lol @ them matching up well with any playoff team

[ace3g]

OT but wow

ChicagoBulls (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bulls)
17-45, 10-21 Away

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/chi.png&h=100&w=100 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bulls)


164
Bonus
1:24 - 4OT


1
2
3
4
OT
T


CHI
26
31
38
29
40
164


ATL
33
27
24
40
37
161








161
Bonus
https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/atl.png&h=100&w=100 (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/atl/atlanta-hawks)

AtlantaHawks (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/atl/atlanta-hawks)
21-41, 11-18 Home

[ace3g]

Clippers win...

[Ragamuffin]

milwaukee win.... good new from milwaukee

[GusT15]

milwaukee win.... good new from milwaukee

Bledsoe destroyed the Lakers.

If they can't win games that both Lebron and Ingram play as good as they did tonight there's no way in hell they are making the play offs.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0oejtJWoAAgnoT.png:large

[cd021]

Although I prefer a lottery pick, i agree with this. I really wanna see how Jokic holds up in the Playoffs, LMA had him nearly passing out & fouled out the last time they played.

Barring a significant injury, this team is likely to be a playoff team given how easy the final ten games are.

With that being said, having a decent shot at potientially upsetting the Nuggets and making second round- while also still getting the 18th pick, is a pretty good outcome for such a mediocre season.

[spurs10]

Barring a significant injury, this team is likely to be a playoff team given how easy the final ten games are. With that being said, having a decent shot at potientially upsetting the Nuggets and making second round while also still getting the 18th pick is a pretty good come for such a mediocre season. That's about it.

[Spurs da champs]

Barring a significant injury, this team is likely to be a playoff team given how easy the final ten games are. With that being said, having a decent shot at potientially upsetting the Nuggets and making second round while also still getting the 18th pick is a pretty good come for such a mediocre season.
One worrisome factor with Denver is they haven't had Harris or Barton in either game and IT (not sure how well he's been playing since his return). An injury to White or Gay would make this team lottery bound and given their injury history it wouldn't be far fetched.

[LkrFan]

Spurs vs Dubs in the 1st round of the 2019 playoffs? Hope so! Spurs will be like: :fishing

:lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs vs Dubs in the 1st round of the 2019 playoffs? Hope so! Spurs will be like: :fishing

:lol

Lakers vs. Knicks in the lottery while having LeBron :lmao

[LCM]

Here is a look at what the Spurs have to look forward to from their schedule:

3/4 Nuggets
Same rest
Prev. game (Pelicans)

3/6 Hawks@
Same rest
Prev. game (Heat@)

3/10 Bucks
Spurs 3 days rest
Bucks 3rd game in 4 nights
Prev. game (Pacers, Hornets)

3/12 Mavs@
Same rest
Prev. game (Rockets)

3/15 Knicks
Same rest
Prev. game (Pacers@)

3/16 Blazers
Same rest - both teams B2B
Prev. games (Pelicans@)

3/18 Warriors
Spurs 3rd game in 4 nights
Prev. game (Thunder@)

3/20 Heat
Same rest
Prev. game (Thunder@)

3/22 Rockets@
Same rest
Prev. game (Grizzles@)

3/24 Celtics@
Celtics B2B
Prev. game (Hornets@)

3/26 Hornets@
Hornets 3rd game in 4 nights
Prev. game (Raptors@)

3/28 Cavs
Same rest
Prev. game (Celtics)

3/31 Kings
Kings 3rd game in 4 nights
Kings B2B
Prev. game (Rockets@)

4/2 Hawks
Same rest
Prev. game (Bucks)

4/3 Nuggets@
Same rest - both teams B2B
Prev. game (Warriors@)

4/5 Wizards@
Spurs 3rd game in 4 nights
Prev. game (Bulls)

4/7 Cavs@
Spurs 4 game in 6 nights - Cavs 3rd game in 4 nights
Prev. game (Warriors@)

4/10 Mavs
Mavs 3rd game in 4 nights - Mavs B2B
Spurs 2 day rest
Prev. game (Grizzles@, Suns)

Tonights game vs Thunder (Paul George is a scratch).

[KDKSpurs24]

I’m glad we own the tiebreaker vs the Clippers but it could turn out to be a bad thing if Denver somehow gets the 1 seed. Denver would beat us too but it’s a hell of a lot better than playing the Warriors. I’d rather miss and get a lottery pick if we have to match up with them.

[cd021]

I’m glad we own the tiebreaker vs the Clippers but it could turn out to be a bad thing if Denver somehow gets the 1 seed. Denver would beat us too but it’s a hell of a lot better than playing the Warriors. I’d rather miss and get a lottery pick if we have to match up with them.

Clippers beat us twice out of three so they have the tie breaker. Also really don't know about Denver.

Don't think they have anyone who can really slow Aldridge, DDR and Gay. Spurs shouldn't have an issue scoring efficiently in a series against them. I would be curious how things go if the Spurs would steal game 1 how Denver would respond.

[TheGoatishere]

Clippers beat us twice out of three so they have the tie breaker. Also really don't know about Denver.

Don't think they have anyone who can really slow Aldridge, DDR and Gay. Spurs shouldn't have an issue scoring efficiently in a series against them. I would be curious how things go if the Spurs would steal game 1 how Denver would respond.

No we beat them twice

[cd021]

No we beat them twice
Partially right and I was incorrect. They beat us twice too, (2-2) it comes down to conference records then. Spurs have a 24-19 record while the Clippers are 23-20

Still very much undecided.

[Mikeanaro]

:pop: Elections have consequences.

[KDKSpurs24]

Partially right and I was incorrect. They beat us twice too, (2-2) it comes down to conference records then. Spurs have a 24-19 record while the Clippers are 23-20

Still very much undecided.
Google didn’t show me the 4th game for some reason.. I had to go through the whole schedule..

[cd021]

Google didn’t show me the 4th game for some reason.. I had to go through the whole schedule..

I had to too, I thought that they played only 3 times this season

[diceman]

Fakers helping the cause tonight with a loss to the Suns! That team is self-destructing.....

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0tSzqxXcAAN7hS.png:large

[Degoat]

Laker fans have turned on lebron so much! lol still a lot games left but it’ll be hilarious if they don’t make the playoffs

[GusT15]

Really needed Utah to lose tonight but Bucks had their entire back court out (Bledsoe,Brogdon,Georgie Hill) and they blew a 17 point lead in the 4th.

[skin27]

I guess Its better if we stay at 7 seed and face nuggets or get the 6 seed and face thunder or blazers ..just avoid getting the 8 seed and another ass kicking from warriors..

[monty4329]

3-6th is quite open but too far for the Spurs in any case. Utah might make it to 3rd, they have a super-easy schedule.

It is really 7-9th for the Spurs, the Kings 3 losses help a lot and this unexpected win against OKC solidifies the 7th spot, I guess. I don't see the Clippers run away so it will be up to the last couple games to fend off Kings and try to stay above the Clips. Not easy.

Lakers definitely out after the Suns game. LBJ will probably shut it down for the season in a couple weeks with a groin excuse (the other players might start playing again, they obviously have no incentive in getting into the playoffs and being massacred, since half of them will be gone soon and are clearly "not wanted", but they might want to show their potential to future employers...)

[cpds421]

Both LA teams have a huge game on Monday. If the Lakers loss, then they are out.

[ace3g]

Clippers doing to the Knicks what we should have..

Halftime


1
2
3
4
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NY
20
26


46


LAC
38
44


82

[Coach X]

Thunder didn't look good at all without George yesterday and they have the toughest remaining schedule of the league. Houston is going up and Portland keeps looking good as both have positively incorporated their new players. Utah has an easy schedule and it's winning more and more as the season progresses so I'd say Thunder will be 6th unless they lose too much and either Spurs or Clippers win more than expected. The Kings have an easy schedule as well so keep an eye on them in the fight for the last playoff spot.

Beating the Nuggets, Spurs would take three small but important steps: one towards the playoffs, another towards the #7 and another one pushing Denver to #2.

DEN is fully healthy, rested and needs to win after 2 consecutive losses. The game will test if Spurs improved play in the last 2 games is real or fake.

[ZeusWillJudge]

3-6th is quite open but too far for the Spurs in any case. Utah might make it to 3rd, they have a super-easy schedule.

Yep, it is really 7-9th for the Spurs, the Kings 3 losses help a lot and this unexpected win against OKC solidifies the 7th spot, I guess. I don't see the Clippers run away so it will be up to the last couple games to fend off Kings and try to stay above the Clips. Not easy.

Lakers definitely out after the Suns game. LBJ will probably shut it down for the season in a couple weeks with a groin excuse (the other players might start playing again, they obviously have no incentive in getting into the playoffs and being massacred, since half of them will be gone soon and are clearly "not wanted", but they might want to show their potential to future employers...)

The Jazz have a cakewalk schedule the rest of the way. They just won one of the three tough games they had left. If they don't lose focus or have a major injury, there's no way the Spurs catch them. The two teams I thought could stumble were Houston and Portland. Portland went the opposite direction, an Houston is holding steady. So, yeah, it's 7th-9th for the Spurs. And the only reason I give Sacto a chance is that they also have an easy schedule the rest of the way and the Spurs suck on the road.

[ace3g]

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[slick'81]

Just stay out of 8th spurs

[baseline bum]

God I'd take 9th or 10th over 8th in a second. Fucking Lakers being pussy ass faggots in Phoenix. :pctoss

[GusT15]

We have to root for the Lakers tonight if we want the 7th seed,don't we?

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[exstatic]

Clippers beat us twice out of three so they have the tie breaker. Also really don't know about Denver.

Don't think they have anyone who can really slow Aldridge, DDR and Gay. Spurs shouldn't have an issue scoring efficiently in a series against them. I would be curious how things go if the Spurs would steal game 1 how Denver would respond.

Nope. We beat the LAC twice on our December run. We own the TB against BOTH LA teams.

[dbestpro]

Lakers should have given up the Davis bounty for Leonard. TBH. If Lebron starts to show more of his age, the Lakers could face sub-mediocrity longer that the Spurs face mediocrity.

[NASpurs]

Rooting for the Kings to make it over the Spurs. It’ll be less embarrassing and they’ll put up more of a fight.

[cd021]

Nope. We beat the LAC twice on our December run. We own the TB against BOTH LA teams.

I know, I corrected it in a later post. They split the season series with the Clippers and the Spurs hold the conference record advantage in the tie breaker

[ZeusWillJudge]

God I'd take 9th or 10th over 8th in a second. Fucking Lakers being pussy ass faggots in Phoenix. :pctoss


Yep. If the Spurs are so broke they're desperate for the revenue off of two home playoff games, they have bigger problems anyway. The only other reason to strain their way into the 8th seed is to keep the streak alive, and Pop says he doesn't care about streaks.

The 8 slot is like winning Miss Congeniality.

[Spursy18]

..

[skin27]

Lakers loss to clippers. We’re now at 8th spot..smh

[Degoat]

Who cares if were the 8th seed and lose to the warriors, their team is like all time stacked. Everyone knows that team is BS.

[slick'81]

Who cares if were the 8th seed and lose to the warriors, their team is like all time stacked. Everyone knows that team is BS.


Because we have no chance vs gst and people want a higher draft choice but it is what it is

[skin27]

Who cares if were the 8th seed and lose to the warriors, their team is like all time stacked. Everyone knows that team is BS.

for me I don’t want another playoff series defeat against those faggots.


it’s better to lose to the nuggets or thunder than get ousted by the warriors over and over again..lol

And in years to come warriors fans will claim they owned the spurs in the playoffs..lol

[vavvi]

for me I don’t want another playoff series defeat against those faggots.


it’s better to lose to the nuggets or thunder than get ousted by the warriors over and over again..lol

And in years to come warriors fans will claim they owned the spurs in the playoffs..lol

100% agree
Denver - Spurs will be a fun competitive series

[skin27]

Fuck the jazz!! They can’t lose

[8sy21vd]

Will get the 7 seed if we just play Derrick 35 mpg and bench Forbes forever.

[GusT15]

Fuck the jazz!! They can’t lose

We want them to,anymore? I mean...Rockets look like they are going for the 3 seed and they are playing pretty good lately.We want Rockets or OKC more than the Nuggets?
Granted we are underdogs in all 3,but who do we have the better odds upsetting,realistically?

[skin27]

We want them to,anymore? I mean...Rockets look like they are going for the 3 seed and they are playing pretty good lately.We want Rockets or OKC more than the Nuggets?
Granted we are underdogs in all 3,but who do we have the better odds upsetting,realistically?


maybe we have to stay at 7th seed to have a chance for an upset

[timtonymanu]

Nuggets are the only team the Spurs can show up against, but Nuggets would still win in 7, imo.

[GusT15]

Nuggets are the only team the Spurs can show up against, but Nuggets would still win in 7, imo.

Ho-lee-fak,you weren't completely negative on that take.It was refreshing.

I'll take an out in 7 from Denver with getting playoff experience for any Spur that hasn't been there.

Especially since the alternative is a sweep from the Warriors.

[timtonymanu]

Ho-lee-fak,you weren't completely negative on that take.It was refreshing.

I'll take an out in 7 from Denver with getting playoff experience for any Spur that hasn't been there.

Especially since the alternative is a sweep from the Warriors.

I still want the Spurs to tank and I play up the schtick more than ever. But Spurs match up perfectly well with Denver, it's just a matter of showing up and Pop pushing the right buttons and playing the right guys. Not a given with him.

[LCM]

Right now the difference between the 8th seed and 3rd seed is 4 in the loss column/3 games. Rockets/Thunder/Blazers with same record. Rockets/Jazz 7-3 out of last 10. Going to be interesting how the month plays out. Especially up to the road trip of @ Rockets, @Celtics, and @Hornets. Just being locked in the Spurs only staying around the 7th or 8th seed is very premature. The Spurs do need to play better on the road, but we don't know where they will ultimately land. They just need to stay healthy.

[look_at_g_shred]

Are we forgetting that Kerr already came out and said he was gonna rest his guys down the stretch? Which means they are ok punting the 1st seed because they know they will face us as the 2nd seed.

[stu scotts eye]

For some reason, maybe because historical ownage is there for Pop and Spurs vs D'antonio and Rox, I'm not scared of them anymore than Nuggets. Warriors will own us. But Rox are just mentally weak in my mind or Pop just owns Dantonis nuts..

But since they haven't even won the West in the past 20 yrs. Or haven't gone through us in taht same time. And couldn't close us out at home without Kawhil.

Im just never gonna fear em.

[skin27]

For some reason, maybe because historical ownage is there for Pop and Spurs vs D'antonio and Rox, I'm not scared of them anymore than Nuggets. Warriors will own us. But Rox are just mentally weak in my mind or Pop just owns Dantonis nuts..

But since they haven't even won the West in the past 20 yrs. Or haven't gone through us in taht same time. And couldn't close us out at home without Kawhil.

Im just never gonna fear em.
law of averages will play dude..rockets and d’antoni will finally beat the spurs in the playoffs..tbh

[timtonymanu]

I remember White guarding Harden pretty well when they matched up. But we know they will expose our other midget guards and the no defense Derozan and Belinelli. Rockets would beat the Spurs in 5 and D'Antoni will finally get one up on Pop. Let's not wish for a matchup against them.

[Degoat]

Kings just loss :fro that gives us a little more cushion in the standings from being out of the playoffs

[timtonymanu]

:lol Nuggets choking their lead against the Lakers. Maybe we shouldn't fear them after all.

[skin27]

:lol Nuggets choking their lead against the Lakers. Maybe we shouldn't fear them after all.

but but but you said they will in 7:lmao

nuggets is the favorable matchup if we want a chance to get to the 2nd round

[timtonymanu]

but but but you said they will in 7:lmao

nuggets is the favorable matchup if we want a chance to get to the 2nd round

I still think it can happen. Never underestimate Pop pushing the wrong buttons. Like overplaying Mills and Forbes together.

[spursistan]

:lol Nuggets choking their lead against the Lakers. Maybe we shouldn't fear them after all.

Yeah, I know we suck on the road, but it pretty obvious that that Nuggets are the team you want in the first round..They are this year's cute little regular season team that fattens up its record early but eventually hit the wall late in March/April..

Any other oppoenent and we are getting swept or losing in 5..

[skin27]

Oh the nuggets now leads the lakers by 11..we should fear them:lmao

[spursistan]

We will need to root against the Clippers from here on out..They are our clear competition for the 7th seed and a softer first round match-up with Nuggets..

Both us will be slight underdogs vs Denver, but you could always fancy your chances against a rookie playoff team.

[timtonymanu]

Warriors will luck out like always and draw us when the Clippers will put up a bigger fight against them at least. We know its coming.

[RC_Drunkford]

At this point I want the 7th seed. Gives us a good enough draft pick and we got a good chance winning the series against Denver. Also keeps us out of the Warriors bracket and Houston, OKC and Portland are all beatable teams that LA usually plays well against

[stu scotts eye]

law of averages will play dude..rockets and d’antoni will finally beat the spurs in the playoffs..tbh

Ehhh. Anything over a longer time span will likely occur. But i dont have to pucker up thinking bout the Rox. No one on that damn team scares me.

[stu scotts eye]

I remember White guarding Harden pretty well when they matched up. But we know they will expose our other midget guards and the no defense Derozan and Belinelli. Rockets would beat the Spurs in 5 and D'Antoni will finally get one up on Pop. Let's not wish for a matchup against them.

Ehhh. You wouldnt have said that 2 wks ago. I am wishing for a matchup on the opposite side of the bracket at GSW. Thats all.

Pop won't sic Harden with White till 4th qtr. Let Harden shoot away. Sit on their 3pt shooters.

[r0drig0lac]

For some reason, maybe because historical ownage is there for Pop and Spurs vs D'antonio and Rox, I'm not scared of them anymore than Nuggets. Warriors will own us. But Rox are just mentally weak in my mind or Pop just owns Dantonis nuts..

But since they haven't even won the West in the past 20 yrs. Or haven't gone through us in taht same time. And couldn't close us out at home without Kawhil.

Im just never gonna fear em.

Kawhi, Green, Murray, Kyle, Simmons ... this team was stacked on perimeter defenders, if you believe that the current team can produce the same result, you're delirious (with all respect)

[monty4329]

I agree that Denver is preferable to the Warriors, but he diffrence is minimal. I can't see how we win 1 of the first 2 games in Denver, and then it is over. But yes, we could hope for a series. The problem is getting to 7th. The shitty Rodeo trip made 7th the ceiling (could have been 5th with a couple easy wins).

Clippers are playing with heart, both Doc and the the players want to win, and it shows on the court: no way Doc after being dismissed as GM will lose games to get a better pick. I wish we had a Beverley too, his energy is contagious. They are my favourite for 7th, unfortunately.

All considered, a lot depends on next four games, of which we must win three. Otherwise I think 8th seed.
(Utah will get 3rd and it will be fun if Houston gets the 5th against OKC, I want to see 7 games George guarding Harden)

[stu scotts eye]

Kawhi, Green, Murray, Kyle, Simmons ... this team was stacked on perimeter defenders, if you believe that the current team can produce the same result, you're delirious (with all respect)

What about thinking the other way too.

They don't have their top 2 perimeter defenders either...Shutdown defender and glue (Ariza) as well as Beverly..

Instead of shitty Gasol's defense, which every team just picked and roll till they isolated him, we have a 10x better defender with Poeltl.

Derrick White is a better point guard today than we had that season. Parker was hurt and Dejounte/Mills cant match what D White can do this yr

So if you don't get what I just wrote, you must be delirious (with all respect).

[r0drig0lac]

What about thinking the other way too.

They don't have their top 2 perimeter defenders either...Shutdown defender and glue (Ariza) as well as Beverly..

Instead of shitty Gasol's defense, which every team just picked and roll till they isolated him, we have a 10x better defender with Poeltl.

Derrick White is a better point guard today than we had that season. Parker was hurt and Dejounte/Mills cant match what D White can do this yr

So if you don't get what I just wrote, you must be delirious (with all respect).

nah, the current team has many defensive weaknesses compared to that team, and it would not even be necessary to watch the games to know that, but you can pretend otherwise, no intention in making it change your opinion, half-full glass, I guess

[GusT15]

Kawhi, Green, Murray, Kyle, Simmons ... this team was stacked on perimeter defenders, if you believe that the current team can produce the same result, you're delirious (with all respect)

You forgot to mention one of the highest bbiq defenders that team had,a pioneer at drawing charges and an elite help defender who just knew where to be on the court.You know who i'm talking about.Just saying...

[r0drig0lac]

You forgot to mention one of the highest bbiq defenders that team had,a pioneer at drawing charges and an elite help defender who just knew where to be on the court.You know who i'm talking about.Just saying...

he would be our second best perimeter defender on the current roster, and that's not a good thing

[stu scotts eye]

nah, the current team has many defensive weaknesses compared to that team, and it would not even be necessary to watch the games to know that, but you can pretend otherwise, no intention in making it change your opinion, half-full glass, I guess

"It would not be necessary to even watch the games to know that..."

That comment is what differentiates some of us from others

[GusT15]

he would be our second best perimeter defender on the current roster, and that's not a good thing

Yep,second best defender at age 41...

Wtf did this front office do to our perimeter defense,i cannot understand what the hell they were thinking.

[r0drig0lac]

"It would not be necessary to even watch the games to know that..."

That comment is what differentiates some of us from others

in fact it was an irony to his "fantasy" that this team can produce better defensive results, (where even a fan of other teams, which of course does not watch the Spurs, knows that this has no logic), but keep acting as if you were a kind of differentiated fan

[stu scotts eye]

in fact it was an irony to his "fantasy" that this team can produce better defensive results, (where even a fan of other teams, which of course does not watch the Spurs, knows that this has no logic), but keep acting as if you were a kind of differentiated fan

No one said we would be 100% equivalent defensively, largely because 2/3 of the team is new to the system. That takes time.

I'm stating your analysis of simply looking at player names is flawed, this isnt NBA live.

Especially when you don't consider the other teams' changes between our last matchup. Or the fact scoring is up overall in the NBA. Or the fact D'antoni has proven that over a 7game series, he is Pop's biatch.

[Coach X]

I just had a look to the remaining schedule. I don't see the Clippers losing more than Spurs as they have an easier schedule. Oklahoma has a very hard schedule and it's still in risk of falling below the 6th spot. The Kings doesn't have too many difficult games so they will be 9th and trying to snatch the 8th if anybody hits a losing streak. Utah has the best schedule and Rockets and Portland should be up there with the Jazz fighting for 3rd to 5th seeds.

At this point, I think the Spurs will be 8th unless the beat several of MIL, POR, GSW, HOU, DEN or lose all of those and some more. The good news is that Denver and Warriors might fight for the number one until the last game.

[Collins21]

I just had a look to the remaining schedule. I don't see the Clippers losing more than Spurs as they have an easier schedule. Oklahoma has a very hard schedule and it's still in risk of falling below the 6th spot. The Kings doesn't have too many difficult games so they will be 9th and trying to snatch the 8th if anybody hits a losing streak. Utah has the best schedule and Rockets and Portland should be up there with the Jazz fighting for 3rd to 5th seeds.

At this point, I think the Spurs will be 8th unless the beat several of MIL, POR, GSW, HOU, DEN or lose all of those and some more. The good news is that Denver and Warriors might fight for the number one until the last game.

I disagree I can see the Clippers losing the next 3 very easily.

[GusT15]

And the Jazz just lost to the Grizzlies,half a game now above Spurs for 6 seed.

[skin27]

Fuck the clips!! They won against the thunder

[GusT15]

Something to keep in mind and pay attention to.The Rockets are now just 3 behind the Nuggets for second seed.From a quick look at both their schedule Houston has the easier games left compared to Denver.
It wouldn't surprise me if by April they are the ones behind the Warriors.

[monty4329]

Clippers are playing very solid basketball. It looks more and more 8th seed for the Spurs, I was pretty sure 7th was the spot but the way Clips are playing I think they will be the 7th. Utah only .5 games above but they lost two easy games they thought they won before playing them, I am sure they'll lock in again and run away, they can still make 4th.

[GusT15]

Clippers are playing very solid basketball. It looks more and more 8th seed for the Spurs, I was pretty sure 7th was the spot but the way Clips are playing I think they will be the 7th. Utah only .5 games above but they lost two easy games they thought they won before playing them, I am sure they'll lock in again and run away, they can still make 4th.

Clippers are try harder scrubs who won OKC cause of one the worst officiated games of all time.

OKC shot 26 Free Throws.The Clippers shot 46 Free Throws.

The Thunder were on the second night of a b2b and the Clippers needed refs taking over and fouling out BOTH Westbrick and PG on offensive fouls which were just flops from Scrub Beverly and Bitch Gallinari.

Solid basketball my ass.Did you even watch the game? It was infuriating.

[duncan2150]

Clippers are playing very solid basketball. It looks more and more 8th seed for the Spurs, I was pretty sure 7th was the spot but the way Clips are playing I think they will be the 7th. Utah only .5 games above but they lost two easy games they thought they won before playing them, I am sure they'll lock in again and run away, they can still make 4th.

I start To Doubt about Utah, those losses are strange. Next Game for them is Thunder at home so we’ll see.

Normally the spurs Will be 7 or 8 but dont count out 6th.

[ceperez]

#6 spot now up for grabs!

Spurs one game away from, but the Clippers also keep on winning!!

[bklynspursfan]

Okc was also coming of an OT game in Portland (B2B), not surprised they dropped that one.

[monty4329]

Clippers are try harder scrubs who won OKC cause of one the worst officiated games of all time.

OKC shot 26 Free Throws.The Clippers shot 46 Free Throws.

The Thunder were on the second night of a b2b and the Clippers needed refs taking over and fouling out BOTH Westbrick and PG on offensive fouls which were just flops from Scrub Beverly and Bitch Gallinari.

Solid basketball my ass.Did you even watch the game? It was infuriating.

WTF you talking about watching what? How many of the 67 games the Clippers played did you watch? Myself, more than 30. They are playing solid basketball even if your ass can't understand it: 13-7 last 20, how does your ass call that? bad basketball?

[GusT15]

WTF you talking about watching what? How many of the 67 games the Clippers played did you watch? Myself, more than 30. They are playing solid basketball even if your ass can't understand it: 13-7 last 20, how does your ass call that? bad basketball?

I call that OVER ACHIEVING cause Doc has them playing Hard Defense that at times is borderline hacking and without a number 1 option on offense they are moving the ball and the entire team gets shots.

But,if you find it logical to say that they are playing solid basketball two hours after a team that has Patrick Beverly,Harrel and J.Green on the basic rotation got 46 FT's and a team with Westbrook and PG shot 26,i can at least call your timing unfortunate.Gallo and LouWill shot 15 FT's each! Paul George got a tech after being 3 secs away from knocking Kenny Mauer out.

We won vs OKC fair and square this season.Without THAT officiating.Did you feel the need to say we are playing solid basketball at the time? Would you have said that Clips are playing solid bball last night if OKC had blown them out? I was already pissed at the Clippers while watching the game,you can imagine my temper reaching red levels after reading you prasing them at the specific time.

[DAF86]

Somebody remind the Clippers that they should be tanking, tbh.

[GusT15]

Somebody remind the Clippers that they should be tanking, tbh.

Doc and the players went to Ballmer and asked him to let them compete for the playoffs even if they lose their draft pick.

Their main argument was that if they said to Patrick Beverly to intentionally lose a game he would perform harakiri middle court in the Staples on live TV.

Ballmer thinking of the children and/or the humanity,went along with it.

[monty4329]

I call that OVER ACHIEVING cause Doc has them playing Hard Defense that at times is borderline hacking and without a number 1 option on offense they are moving the ball and the entire team gets shots.

But,if you find it logical to say that they are playing solid basketball two hours after a team that has Patrick Beverly,Harrel and J.Green on the basic rotation got 46 FT's and a team with Westbrook and PG shot 26,i can at least call your timing unfortunate.Gallo and LouWill shot 15 FT's each! Paul George got a tech after being 3 secs away from knocking Kenny Mauer out.

We won vs OKC fair and square this season.Without THAT officiating.Did you feel the need to say we are playing solid basketball at the time? Would you have said that Clips are playing solid bball last night if OKC had blown them out? I was already pissed at the Clippers while watching the game,you can imagine my temper reaching red levels after reading you prasing them at the specific time.

So you base your opinion on one game? BTW the one that is less informative, since OKC plays quite a peculiar basketball. They traded their best player and they are winning more than before. If you call that overachieving, OK, but then it is the definition of 'solid': consistent, hardnosed, well-executed, 100% fought. As opposite of Spurs basketball, which is all but solid, every game you never know what's going to happen, win or lose is always a coin toss. I can't care less about them, and I certainly don't like Doc. If you think they'll win less games than the Spurs from now on, by all means bet some money

[GusT15]

So you base your opinion on one game? BTW the one that is less informative, since OKC plays quite a peculiar basketball. They traded their best player and they are winning more than before. If you call that overachieving, OK, but then it is the definition of 'solid': consistent, hardnosed, well-executed, 100% fought. As opposite of Spurs basketball, which is all but solid, every game you never know what's going to happen, win or lose is always a coin toss. I can't care less about them, and I certainly don't like Doc. If you think they'll win less games than the Spurs from now on, by all means bet some money

Dude,i watched the game,i was pissed off cause of the refs and i took it out on your post.

You didn't watch the game i believe,correct me if i'm wrong,and you gave a calm,logical basketball take.

My anger and your calmness made for a bad timing to argue with each other.We good now?

[monty4329]

Dude,i watched the game,i was pissed off cause of the refs and i took it out on your post.

You didn't watch the game i believe,correct me if i'm wrong,and you gave a calm,logical basketball take.

My anger and your calmness made for a bad timing to argue with each other.We good now?

Don't be angry over one game :) , the way it is going with the Spurs you risk a tough few years coming...Enjoy tonight's game, we might even win it, and forget about the Clips (fuck me sideways, what if they get nephew this summer...?)

[GusT15]

Don't be angry over one game :) , the way it is going with the Spurs you risk a tough few years coming...Enjoy tonight's game, we might even win it, and forget about the Clips (fuck me sideways, what if they get nephew this summer...?)

Hey,if i know we're tanking come September,or any given September the next 3 years i can have the mindset-as a fan-this is gonna be a losing year and it is what it is.You're not mentally invested in the season in said case but at the potential of the future.

And yeah,all signs point to nephew going to the Clips and if i'm not mistaken they also have 2 max slots? That's what happens when you have a multi billionaire owner like Ballmer in a team with a huge market.And i think that's why Doc stayed there after being stripped of his Front Office role and after his kid was traded.West promised him a championship contender for him to coach most likely.

[ace3g]

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