Game Thread: Spurs @ Mavs — Wed. (1/16) - 7:30/C (3:30am Riga Time)

[timtonymanu]

Such veteran prowess from Pondexter :rolleyes

[FaM0us Skins]

Harris should get a tech wtf

[bklynspursfan]

We’re still better off without him though

Oh for sure. I just think tonight, he didn't make em any worse or better.

I do hope there's a chance they can move him, but idk. Team was doing much better with Poeltl getting all the backup mins

[bklynspursfan]

Funny thing is he got in for defensive purposes. :lol

That play (I think) was on Marco for cheating off his man.

[Chomag]

Them having to put their names under the players in that HEB commercial gave me a chuckle lol

[skin27]

Rockets choking

[ace3g]

Let's go Nets

[Ron Swanson]

First lead of the night?

[Chomag]

There ya go DD attack the rim!

[FaM0us Skins]

First lead

[Joseph Kony]

spurs take the lead for 5 seconds and immediately give it up on an and 1 :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Let's go Nets

Dinwiddie went off in the 4th.

[bklynspursfan]

Harrison Barnes lolz

[Chomag]

Patty looks like a ping pong ball on defense right now

[ace3g]

Leaning tower!!!

[bklynspursfan]

God I hate Devin Harris

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Every team runs that high screen and drive...

[bklynspursfan]

Davis!

[Chomag]

Did Aldridge Die?

[bklynspursfan]

What the fuck! BS call man come on.

[skin27]

God I hate Devin Harris

i hate him too for being so good in 2006 playoff series

[Spurs fever]

Refs screwing us

[Joseph Kony]

bullshit foul call

[GreekSpursfan]

f.ing refs man.

[Chomag]

Nvm he is finally in lol

[Robz4000]

:lol refs

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Weak ass foul call

[Cry Havoc]

We're in the lead? What? I left to get my friend a prescription.

[Ron Swanson]

LMA about to pick up his 5th foul.

[bklynspursfan]

There we go DeMar

[bklynspursfan]

i hate him too for being so good in 2006 playoff series

I think that's where the hate stems from for me too haha

[Chomag]

Nice!!

[skin27]

Harden almost with 60pts

[Joseph Kony]

fuck yes!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

LMA!!!!

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

No foul for flop?

[Raven]

somehow taking over this game

[GreekSpursfan]

thanks god derozan is making his wide open shots, lets see what the refs have to say though.

[Joseph Kony]

Harden almost with 60pts

holy shit what is going on in that game. nets looked dead in the 4th and i just saw they exploded for 46 :wow

[Robz4000]

Harden almost with 60pts

MVP

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Harden almost with 60pts

70 3pt attempts...

[Joseph Kony]

in other news Kawhitter lost to boston

[RD2191]

We're in the lead? What? I left to get my friend a prescription.

It's alright bro, viagra is nothing to be ashamed of.

[RD2191]

Great dish by DD

[GreekSpursfan]

It's alright bro, viagra is nothing to be ashamed of.

:lol

[Monostradamus]

Spurs are still winning this game easily. I’ve seen way too many Mavs losses that played out exactly like this. No reverse jinx bullcrap, y’all are winning 100% guaranteed
Told yall not to worry.

[Raven]

Harden almost with 60pts

sam priesti on suicide watch

[bklynspursfan]

Foul, shocker

[Spurs fever]

We can't get a fucking call

[RD2191]

Fucking rebound

[skin27]

holy shit what is going on in that game. nets looked dead in the 4th and i just saw they
exploded for 46 :wow

Rockets had an 8pt lead with under a minute in the 4th and still find away to choke away the lead

[bklynspursfan]

Nets 0_o

[skin27]

MVP


giannis will still get it I guess

[ace3g]

Let's go Nets (again)!!!

[bklynspursfan]

Dammit Aldridge, back Barnes down man

[RD2191]

Choke incoming

[RD2191]

Wtf Lma

[emanueldavidginobili]

DDR/LA killing this team right now with the two man game. Move the ball!!!

[RD2191]

DB3!

[bklynspursfan]

Big shot!

[GreekSpursfan]

Daviiiiiiis

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

What is the point of watching this shit when Spurs get hammered and no call

[bklynspursfan]

Luka with a harden type play

[BatManu20]

Lol this lineup getting absolutely destroyed on the glass

[RD2191]

LMA tip in

[bklynspursfan]

Nice response... 1 more stop

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Remember DDr likes to foul when teams are up this high when players are shooting 3

[$pursDynasty]

Spurs fans taking over

[Spurtacular]

:lol Doncic

[Rosewood]

LMA is a different player this year

[bklynspursfan]

That's gotta feel great for DeMar

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1076143036701253632/iCCuGrq4_400x400.jpg

[bklynspursfan]

Game.

[BatManu20]

DeMar fiiiiinalllyyyyy

[GreekSpursfan]

As i said before, we are trash under the rim, can't rebound for shit, thx god they miss.

[Chomag]

Make your free throws and put this away!

[timtonymanu]

I can see why Mavs fans hate Matthews.

[slick'81]

GoSppursGo

[TheGreatYacht]

Gotta feel for Carlisle. Just not enough talent on the team.

[Joseph Kony]

Told yall not to worry.

called it. but man, Doncic is a monster. Mavs are going to be good again very very soon tbh

[RD2191]

Marco clutch

[SpurPadre]

Gotta feel for Carlisle. Just not enough talent on the team.

I don't because...I'm a Spurs fan, tbh.

[BatManu20]

Good win tbh. Down by 20 to a well-coached team on the road. Even if they are lacking talent.

[Spurtacular]

Big Balls Belli gonna knock two down here.

[Seventyniner]

Spurs fans taking over

:lol that "go Spurs go" chant on Marco's second FT

[skin27]

Gotta feel for Carlisle. Just not enough talent on the team.

oevrrated..tbh


dirk just carried him on in that 2011 title

[wildbill2u]

When the 99 team was behind going into the 4th quarter, you had the feeling that we had them rightwhere we wanted. And we usually won. This team may get there. They are learning to tighten up and play hard to come back for the win. I like watching these kids especially. Playing like vets.

[Texas_Ranger]

great comeback win!!

[Spurtacular]

:lol Doncic stat padding. Not even worried about the win.

[GreekSpursfan]

Go Spurs GOOOOO. Derozan sighting, maybe.

[Robz4000]

Best road win of the season.

[Ron Swanson]

https://media.giphy.com/media/YUCQOems8mbgA/giphy.gif

[Seventyniner]

DDR's last shot seemed like it was somewhere between a legal move and Harden's double stepback.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Huge win tbh

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Hey bridge jumpers...Remember the game is not over until the final horn goes...

[emanueldavidginobili]

Sick and tired of these terrible starts though

[Spurtacular]

Leaving Patty on the bench for crunch time ensured the W, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Their fat Serbian cost them the game. Thank god that selfish faggot ran DSJ off the team or the Mavs would be worrisome for years to come....

[John B]

Win! Yeah :downspin:

[Chomag]

Donic is a beast, and is going to be a very special player in another year or 2

[SpurPadre]

Huge win tbh

They are 20-24. It's just a win against a team we're supposed to beat, tbh.

[skin27]

Best road win of the season.

the road win against the clippers though

[skin27]

Good win!!!

[John B]

Welcome back Demar! Gay! And 3 pt squad, Poeltl! Dang that should be the last time Pau plays tbh.

[Texas_Ranger]

Their fat Serbian cost them the game. Thank god that selfish faggot ran DSJ off the team or the Mavs would be worrisome for years to come....

the mavs have a serbian? or si barnes serbian?

[BillMc]

Victory

[TimmyBuckets]

Missed 90% of the game. Wtf happened. Some1 short-sum it for me please.

[SpurPadre]

Spurs win, Kabitch loses...it's a good night, tbh.

[boutons_deux]

spurs FG 49% on the road

[Mugen]

Did Pau get lost on the way to the arena? Can't figure out how the Spurs won unless that happened.

[timtonymanu]

The Spurs made me eat crow tonight. But still wish they can trade Pout Gasol for anything at this point.

[John B]

Donic is a beast, and is going to be a very special player in another year or 2
Dumb teams who didn’t get him at 1st or trade. This guy’s playing ASG for years.

[MoSpur02]

Very good road win. Good to see Derozan hit a clutch shot.

[timvp]

Entertaining. Good win :tu

[Budkin]

I'm here to eat some crow and apologize for being a shitty fan tonight. I basically gave them up for dead in the first. What a comeback and win!

[Cry Havoc]

It's alright bro, viagra is nothing to be ashamed of.

Shit if that's the case she's gonna be real disappointed.

[timtonymanu]

Did Pau get lost on the way to the arena? Can't figure out how the Spurs won unless that happened.

Pop went away from him in the 2nd half and back to MVPoeltl and the Spurs bounced back.

[RD2191]

Shit if that's the case she's gonna be real disappointed.

:lol

[John B]

I'm here to eat some crow and apologize for being a shitty fan tonight. I basically gave them up for dead in the first. What a comeback and win!
Rusty at first. But hopefully they’re back on groove. And no please don’t ever play Pau again. He messes up the chemistry tbh

[MoSpur02]

The Killer Bs, Belinelli, Bryn, & Bertans were 9-18 from downtown.

[TimmyBuckets]

Gonna have to watch yhis entire game tbh.

[John B]

And instead of Q-Pon, can we please see Walker in there? We need defensive guards tbh who can spot up shoot. He can at least do that right? I won’t expect more.

[Robz4000]

the road win against the clippers though

Nah, this was better considering how good Dallas is at home.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs win, Kabitch loses...it's a good night, tbh.

Rockets lose too. Damn Brooklyn:lol

[Robz4000]

Rusty at first. But hopefully they’re back on groove. And no please don’t ever play Pau again. He messes up the chemistry tbh

Poeltl low-key MVP of this game along with Bertans.

[MoSpur02]

Not sure I'm on board with Derozan playing 40 minutes. :huh:nope

[sananspursfan21]

Tuned in at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Looked good most of that. Dunno what the rest of the game looked like. But a come back from 19? What?

[tbdog]

Mavs took 15 threes in the 4th. I think they hit 2 or 3 of them. It still feels like you don't get stops, but rather hope the other team misses.

[John B]

Tbh I’ve given up down 19. But way to go 2nd unit, the 3pt squad and Poeltl tbh.

[skin27]

Not sure I'm on board with Derozan playing 40 minutes. :huh:nope

but only scored 14pts?

[Robz4000]

If the Spurs manage to win their next two I'd sit LMA and DDR for the Philly game to essentially give them a week off.

[skin27]

Mavs took 15 threes in the 4th. I think they hit 2 or 3 of them. It still feels like you don't get stops, but rather hope the other team misses.

yup this is true..sometimes it’s about luck and hope you’re opponent won’t get hot

[John B]

Mavs took 15 threes in the 4th. I think they hit 2 or 3 of them. It still feels like you don't get stops, but rather hope the other team misses.
That Spurs Killer Mathews. Good thing Demar made that clutch because I was yelling at his iso and Bertran was wide open

[SpurPadre]

If the Spurs manage to win their next two I'd sit LMA and DDR for the Philly game to essentially give them a week off.

we don't have the luxury to do that whatsoever.

[BatManu20]

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[Monostradamus]

called it. but man, Doncic is a monster. Mavs are going to be good again very very soon tbh
Soon as they get faggot Barnes off the team they’ll make progress tbh. I seen this same thing like 10 times now 😂 15+ pt lead in the first half that instantly disappears in the 2nd half when they quit feeding Luka and Barnes bricks open 3’s & goes iso nonstop.

[John B]

Not sure I'm on board with Derozan playing 40 minutes. :huh:nope
Need to get him back on groove by playing tbh

[timtonymanu]

LMA’s foul trouble actually did good for him since he was able to have low minutes tonight but Demar needs some rest for sure

[SpurPadre]

Rockets lose too. Damn Brooklyn:lol

Shit, I didn't realize that! That Brooklyn game during our Rodeo Road Trip will not be easy.

[John B]

If the Spurs manage to win their next two I'd sit LMA and DDR for the Philly game to essentially give them a week off.
Every game is winnable when Spurs are healthy and clicking tbh

[SpurPadre]

LMA’s foul trouble actually did good for him since he was able to have low minutes tonight but Demar needs some rest for sure

If we had depth, yes but this isn't the Spurs team we've been accustomed to.

[Robz4000]

we don't have the luxury to do that whatsoever.

They will if they win the next two. Even if they play I don't see them winning that game.

[timtonymanu]

If we had depth, yes but this isn't the Spurs team we've been accustomed to.

Oh I agree. But we know Pop is willing to take that chance and will rest those guys if needed. Especially since Rudy missed some time, he probably would do the same for his two best players.

[skin27]

LMA’s foul trouble actually did good for him since he was able to have low minutes tonight but Demar needs some rest for sure

fuck that resting bullshit!!

[DAF86]

Not sure I'm on board with Derozan playing 40 minutes. :huh:nope

So unnecessary too. I could understand playing DeMar that many minutes when he's tearing shit up. But on the last few games he has been dragging around the court and Pop still somehow thinks is necessary to have him out there for 40+ minutes. I just don't get it.

[Jules_Winnfield]

Soon as they get faggot Barnes off the team they’ll make progress tbh. I seen this same thing like 10 times now  15+ pt lead in the first half that instantly disappears in the 2nd half when they quit feeding Luka and Barnes bricks open 3’s & goes iso nonstop.

Barnes doesn't pass...it's painful to watch

[SpurPadre]

So unnecessary too. I could understand playing DeMar that many minutes when he's tearing shit up. But on the last few games he has been dragging around the court and Pop still somehow thinks is necessary to have him out there for 40+ minutes. I just don't get it.

He's 29, not 39, tbh. Spurs fan too accustomed to star players getting benched like it's a bodily function, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

Oh I agree. But we know Pop is willing to take that chance and will rest those guys if needed. Especially since Rudy missed some time, he probably would do the same for his two best players.

Yeah and I guess he wouldn't mind giving Brett an easy win, too. But I still hope they play.

[FkLA]

Marco has so much swag in front of the camera. No wonder he's confident enough to have the shot selection he has. :lol

[DAF86]

He's 29, not 39, tbh. Spurs fan too accustomed to star players getting benched like it's a bodily function, tbh.

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

[skin27]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

He’s the star of this team so even if he’s sucking he should be on the floor..just like other superstars like Lebron, harden etc..

[Robz4000]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

This, though at least his play late in the fourth should boost his confidence.

[timtonymanu]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

I think Pop is doing that to keep his confidence up and getting over his mental hurdles aka pounding the rock. DDR was already benched in a playoff game for being a negative impact player. At least he came to play in the 4th tonight.

[DAF86]

He’s the star of this team so even if he’s sucking he should be on the floor..just like other superstars like Lebron, harden etc..

Of course, a star will always get a floor of 30/33 minutes on close games, even when playing bad. But there's just no excuse to have him there for 40+ minutes when he's sucking ass.

[skin27]

Of course, a star will always get a floor of 30/33 minutes on close games, even when playing bad. But there's just no excuse to have him there for 40+ minutes when he's sucking ass.


there is no other player there pop can trust in the 4th..pop has no choice but to play derozan a lot minutes

[bklynspursfan]

I think Pop is doing that to keep his confidence up and getting over his mental hurdles aka pounding the rock. DDR was already benched in a playoff game for being a negative impact player. At least he came to play in the 4th tonight.

I thought this could be the case too tbh.

I also remember reading something about Pop not resting his older guys when the season started after getting some info from the sports science staff

[DAF86]

there is no other player there pop can trust in the 4th..pop has no choice but to play derozan a lot minutes

And who's talking about resting him on the 4th? Pop can easily get him from 5 to 8 more minutes of rest between quarters. We have one of the best benches on the league. Pop has plenty of choices, tbh. There's absolutely no need for DeRozan to be playing 40 mpg.

[LakerHater]

https://images2.imgbox.com/05/0b/MkLqhnLj_o.gif

[skin27]

And who's talking about resting him on the 4th? Pop can easily get him from 5 to 8 more minutes of rest between quarters. We have one of the best benches on the league. Pop has plenty of choices, tbh. There's absolutely no need for DeRozan to be playing 40 mpg.

Pop needs derozan on the floor for the 3pt squad to work

[DAF86]

Pop needs derozan on the floor for the 3pt squad to work

lol no.

The beauty of the 3pt squad is that it needs no ball dominant player. Is just constant ball movement and whoever gets the best shot lets it fly.

[skin27]

lol no.


But that’s what pop is doing..playing derozan to create for the 3point squad

[DAF86]

But that’s what pop is doing..playing derozan to create for the 3point squad

Well, I'm saying that I think he's making a mistake doing that.

[bklynspursfan]

Crazy lol

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[skin27]

Well, I'm saying that I think he's making a mistake doing that.


it’s alright because there is no other perimeter player there who can score and create for his teammates than derozan..and who can attract defenders..

[Jay.From.NbTx]

Marco has so much swag in front of the camera. No wonder he's confident enough to have the shot selection he has. :lol

You saw the post game interview?
He made me laugh. He said ‘ sometimes they call me Sylvester Stallone ‘
wish we had the vid

[DPG21920]

Odd that SA won without a 20 point scorer.

[DAF86]

it’s alright because there is no other perimeter player there who can score and create for his teammates than derozan..and who can attract defenders..

Again, the 3pt squad doesn't need a ball dominant player. That's the beauty of that lineup.

[skin27]

Again, the 3pt squad doesn't need a ball dominant player. That's the beauty of that lineup.

they need a facilitator who can attract defenders...for them to get open shots

[DAF86]

they need a facilitator who can attract defenders...for them to get open shots

No, they don't. The lineup of Mills, Forbes, Belinelli, Bertans and Poeltl has been great on the time they have had together. Nobody is a ball dominant player but they are all good enough to drive and kick to create offense for themselves or others, in spurts, against opposing benches.

Having DeMar out there with them only fucks up the flow they have been creating together.

[BackHome]

Point on.

[TimmyBuckets]

Saw the highlights. Basically Derozan started assisting, Gay scored on multiple possesions in a row, and the bench stepped up and drained some 3s (especially mazeratti)

[Spurs Nation]

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=san+antonio+spurs+images&qpvt=san+antonio+spurs+images&FORM=IGRETough win team showed grit.

[playbonner15]

Soon as they get faggot Barnes off the team they’ll make progress tbh. I seen this same thing like 10 times now  15+ pt lead in the first half that instantly disappears in the 2nd half when they quit feeding Luka and Barnes bricks open 3’s & goes iso nonstop.
Damn it's more like Barnes helped with the win than through the Spurs' efforts :lol . Btw why are the Mavs trying to trade DSJ? I saw him play with Doncic in the early games and they were clicking

[Robz4000]

Odd that SA won without a 20 point scorer.

Said the same thing too. If I had just looked at the boxscore I would've assumed the Spurs lost.

[John B]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.
He was on a slump and the way to get from it is just keep playing. Getting those clutch shots must feel good and hopefully got him going. Not playing defense is another thing and should get hacked out star or not

[r0drig0lac]

:lol Doncic stat padding. Not even worried about the win.

Larry Bird 2.0 [/green



Their fat Serbian cost them the game. Thank god that selfish faggot ran DSJ off the team or the Mavs would be worrisome for years to come....
this guy is frighteningly talented very early (I watched him playing for Real Madrid in Brazil), but people are acting like he was James Harden, it's absolutely hilarious

[jermaine]

I was at the game... wasn't the best seats but I was in the building. Mills was our best Luka defender.. smh He should've posted Mills lil ass up everytime but didnt. An we leave to many players wide open.

[Fusternino]

Mavs subreddit actually having the audacity to complain about the refs.

LOL.

[LakerHater]

https://images2.imgbox.com/05/0b/MkLqhnLj_o.gifKeep lookin at this, says alot abt DeMar

[GusT15]

Keep lookin at this, says alot abt DeMar

Geez,keep your head up high Demar,it's just a regular season game,it's okay,you'll be fine.

Shit,it looks like he went for the MJ/Pippen hug after the flu game! It's kinda funny tbh

[offset formation]

Geez,keep your head up high Demar,it's just a regular season game,it's okay,you'll be fine.

Shit,it looks like he went for the MJ/Pippen hug after the flu game! It's kinda funny tbh

I think he's kind of been in the emotional doldrums every since the Toronto game. Think he misses his old squad and that game brought that home. Hopefully he'll get out of it soon...just in time to go right back into a funk when we visit his old haunt.

[RC_Drunkford]

I think he's kind of been in the emotional doldrums every since the Toronto game. Think he misses his old squad and that game brought that home. Hopefully he'll get out of it soon...just in time to go right back into a funk when we visit his old haunt.

I hope DeRozan goes off in Toronto and goes on a tear from then on. Would just be tough if his slump holds on til that game

[slick'81]

Demar just needs his confidence back.dude is way too hard on himself

[playbonner15]

I think he's kind of been in the emotional doldrums every since the Toronto game. Think he misses his old squad and that game brought that home.

That would suck coz he'll miss his old team every time he's not playing with them which is the whole season:depressed . Still hoping Rudy bitch slaps him and makes him wake up