Game Thread: Spurs vs. Nuggets — Mon. (3/4) - 7:30/C (3:30am Riga Time)

[phxspurfan]

Nugz are only 15-14 on the road, while Spurs are 24-7 at home. Nugz 5-5 in the last 10 games and on a 2 game losing streak. Should be a good one.

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Looks like IT will be in action for the Nugz

[phxspurfan]

Could be a potential playoff preview as well (if Nugz stay #2 seed and Spurs move back to 7). Also IMO one of the better matchups Spurs could hope for in the playoffs first round.

https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/wu-preview-vs-spurs-030419

"This will be the third game between the Nuggets and Spurs this season. The teams have split the first two games with each team winning a game at home. In the most recent matchup, the Nuggets came away with a 102-99 win at Pepsi Center behind a 31-point outing from Jamal Murray."

[LittleCriminal]

Spurs by 8... Book it!!

[r0drig0lac]

spurs win (i wish)

[NASpurs]

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[phxspurfan]

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I guess Manu's here all of March, seeing as how his jersey will be retired in a couple weeks

[TDomination]

This would be a great win if we can get it!

[emanueldavidginobili]

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Damn I miss him, thinking about going to the retirement game, never been to Texas either

[Coach X]

Off the ball defense on everybody but Jokic will be key. DeRozan and Gay tend to lose the focus too often. Defensive concentration test for them.
How will Poetl and Aldridge defend Millsaap and Jokic when they play behind the 3pt line? Can the Spurs control Nuggets' backourt P&R players?

In the other side of the court, I guess Millsaap will take Aldridge so LA can do a lot for his team making Millsaap spend his energy in defense and hopefully getting in foul trouble. Paul M has been playing very well since AllStar break.

Malone is starting Murray, Harris and Barton so the group coming off the bench is notably less talented. Actually there is an open debate about how I Thomas has a negative impact in the second unit. They play Morris, Thomas and Beasley so the Mills-Forbes backourt won't be physically challenged as often as usually. Unless Milsaap plays with the second unit, Gay should dominate his man as the only tall forward is Hernangomez, not strong enough to stop Rudy in the post.

Denver is fighting for the first position in the Western Conference standings after 62 games. The Nuggets have lost 2 consecutive games and they're starting a road trip so we can expect a hungry team opposing the Spurs tonight. Tough game.

[Larry O]

Hmmm.... Manu could be the Spurs team "lucky charm!" Hope the Good Guys can come out & punch the Nuggs square in the face & put the pedal to tha metal & keep going! GSG & let's get this one!!!

[sananspursfan21]

It’s unbelievable how good the Spurs are at home as opposed to the road. That’s a similar home record to some of the championship and contending teams. If all I saw was the home record, I’d swear this team was the 2nd seed in the West

[Mugen]

Nice of Manu to bring his real sons to see his adopted sons, the Denver Nuggets, play tonight.

[phxspurfan]

Damn I miss him, thinking about going to the retirement game, never been to Texas either

I got tickets right after the announcement and they prices had gone way up. Upper bowl is still over 150 a ticket on Ticketmaster

[phxspurfan]

It’s unbelievable how good the Spurs are at home as opposed to the road. That’s a similar home record to some of the championship and contending teams. If all I saw was the home record, I’d swear this team was the 2nd seed in the West

That's because the team is filled with role players (who generally play well at home). One look at the splits (https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2019/splits/) and something that jumps out is the Spurs have allowed ~10 more points over average on the road. So the road defense has been terrible and they haven't been clutch. Also they have been losing all the games they trailed going into the 4th.

[TDomination]

It’s unbelievable how good the Spurs are at home as opposed to the road. That’s a similar home record to some of the championship and contending teams. If all I saw was the home record, I’d swear this team was the 2nd seed in the West

Yup.
3rd best home record in the NBA. Nuts

[exstatic]

I guess Manu's here all of March, seeing as how his jersey will be retired in a couple weeks

Uh, he lives in San Antonio.

[BatManu20]

Thanks for using the BatManu format broseph. :tu Hate when ppl get lazy

[phxspurfan]

Uh, he lives in San Antonio.

Oh, I thought he moved back to Argentina with his family. Guess that was just an extended vacation.

[phxspurfan]

Thanks for using the BatManu format broseph. :tu Hate when ppl get lazy

It seems like an easy format, just find some random tweets. No Melissa pics anymore since SS&E killed the Silver Dancers.

[Keepin' it real]

Let's get some payback for the first round defeat in '85!

[slick'81]

Eat them nuggets

[emanueldavidginobili]

I got tickets right after the announcement and they prices had gone way up. Upper bowl is still over 150 a ticket on Ticketmaster

Ill pay almost anything honestly. Just found some decent seats for 500 that I might grab “lower plaza prime 121”

[GusT15]

Feed the ball inside and get fouls on Man Boobs Jokic.
2 fouls in 1st quarter,4 by the halftime.

If their-extremely talented unfortunately-backcourt is not red hot from the 3 we will win this.

[RC_Drunkford]

Nuggets had their entire team available for something like 3 games. Inserting players like IT into the rotation should throw them off a little. If the Spurs come out focused from the jump they should win this

[emanueldavidginobili]

IT probably has his coming out game since his return...tbh

[spurs10]

Damn I miss him, thinking about going to the retirement game, never been to Texas either It will be a once in a lifetime event...no pressure! Come on down!!

[MoSpur02]

I'll be at tonight's game. Hopefully my son and I bring some good juju to the Spurs. I think winning tonight could do a lot for their confidence.

[spurs10]

Ill pay almost anything honestly. Just found some decent seats for 500 that I might grab “lower plaza prime 121”


It will be a once in a lifetime event...no pressure! Come on down!!

[spurs10]

I'll be at tonight's game. Hopefully my son and I bring some good juju to the Spurs. I think winning tonight could do a lot for their confidence. You and your son have a great time! We expect to hear ya!
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[MoSpur02]

You and your son have a great time! We expect to hear ya!
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Appreciate it

[emanueldavidginobili]

It will be a once in a lifetime event...no pressure! Come on down!!
Yeah for sure! I just have to check flight tickets I live in San Diego

[007nites]

Is this game behind? Thought it was supposed to start 30 mins ago.

[TXstbobcat]

:flag:

[r0drig0lac]

Aldridge for three

[boutons_deux]

It’s unbelievable how good the Spurs are at home as opposed to the road. That’s a similar home record to some of the championship and contending teams. If all I saw was the home record, I’d swear this team was the 2nd seed in the West

how about the record when LMA scores 20?

[007nites]

LMA for 3

[007nites]

nice start so far

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Derrick White is special.

[GusT15]

Sticky this game thread and unsticky the OKC game one!

[007nites]

Jesus those Whataburgers are huge

[r0drig0lac]

LMA killing Joker

[$pursDynasty]

LaSharkus

[YoungbuckMurray]

White makes this team go

[TDomination]

Man defense. Seriously just so much better with white. Man I wish we had him all year.

[BatManu20]

Spurs playing really well besides that last stupid shot-attempt by Rudy.

[GusT15]

LMA is a problem for Jokic.But only if he takes it to him in the post.Not shooting his midrange jumpers.

[BatManu20]

Didn’t someone create a thread just a couple months ago about what a scrub Derrick White is :lol

[BatManu20]

Lol Marco

[WallyTiger]

TheCloser！

[WallyTiger]

Rudy Bully

[Larry O]

Yeah, pop em in the mouth and don't let up! GSG!!!

[Slippy]

Spurs 2nd unit in there, defense still holding strong

[NASpurs]

Eubanks already better than Gasol.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Nice quick roll from Drew

[NASpurs]

:wow Eubanks

[r0drig0lac]

Eubanks!!!

[timtonymanu]

Didn’t someone create a thread just a couple months ago about what a scrub Derrick White is :lol

SpurPadre said Mills is more consistent on offense than him and that Murray is a better player :lmao

[$pursDynasty]

Eubanks

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Eubanks already better than Gasol.

[Slippy]

Wtf Eubanks can jump with the running block. Timed it perfect

[Leetonidas]

Eubanks >>> Gasol already lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

Nice to see some fresh young blood out there

[007nites]

U-Banks!!!

[phxspurfan]

Damn, even Eubanks playing well

[BatManu20]

Eubanks with a couple solid minutes of play there. Nice

[GusT15]

Yep,Gasol cannot physically do what Eubanks just did.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Wtf Eubanks can jump with the running block. Timed it perfect

[WallyTiger]

Gasol gone, Spurs go!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Eubanks with a couple solid minutes of play there. Nice
42 seconds lol but yeah he looked good there.

[Uriel]

Eubanks is playing well but I don't think any of us are under the delusion that he's a permanent rotation-quality piece. Because if getting rid of Pau only to give him Eubanks minutes was the idea, I'm not sure that makes us better for the playoffs.

[r0drig0lac]

Aldridge / Poetl considerably improves our rebounds and lessens the opponent's offensive strength

[GB20]

Didn’t someone create a thread just a couple months ago about what a scrub Derrick White is :lol

Now they are saying the same about Walker.:lol:lol

[Bynumite]

Spurs -1,5

20 point blowout in the 1st quarter :lol

[Larry O]

Come on Eubanks! Get a good outing so Pop can trust you and get you to have a spot with the 2nd unit! GSG!!!

[GusT15]

Aldridge / Poetl considerably improves our rebounds and lessens the opponent's offensive strength

True,but Denver's offensive strength against us,especially if we meet in the playoffs is their backcourt.We're not afraid of their bigmen.

[WallyTiger]

Eu saves aussy

[Leetonidas]

Pop trying to see how fast spurs can cough that lead up

[emanueldavidginobili]

Terrible shot by phatty

[NASpurs]

The dreaded lineup of Mills, Forbes, and Beli is back. No wonder IT is heating up.

[WallyTiger]

aussy stolen haha

[slick'81]

Terrible shot by phatty

dude is soo trash

[John B]

I've been posting on the OKC game lol.. Eubanks!!

[$pursDynasty]

Pop stole a few minutes with that 3rd string lineup, hopefully he puts some scorers back in after the timeout

[anon]

Forbes a ballhog. Guy's head is bigger than Derrick White.

[GusT15]

Ye Pop,call the timeout.
It's how they are playing at the moment that is the problem,not that line up you have out there.

[BatManu20]

Pop calls timeout cause we gave up an offensive board/bucket but look at who’s in the game dude.. you have one rebounder who was out of position and a bunch of finesse players. You’re gonna give up offensive rebounds with this lineup.

[timtonymanu]

patty Mills and his horrible basketball IQ.

[John B]

Poeltl!!

[GusT15]

Eubanks did his job at the end of 1st.The moment Jokic went in Poodle should be automatically inserted.He was well rested.

[John B]

Just shoot that Dumb-mar!!

[WallyTiger]

stupid pass from stupid player

[Beartrucci]

What in God's name was that pass from Derozan to Jacob...

he does it again. Fuck Demar can be an awful passer

[GusT15]

That was DDR's low bbiq in full display

[slick'81]

Forbes a ballhog. Guy's head is bigger than Derrick White.

still better then fatty i stole 50 million miils

[BatManu20]

Lol DeMar is such a dumbass sometimes

[John B]

Dumb-mar again

[TDMVPDPOY]

eubanks looks small out there against the bigger centers.... his more like david lee size?

[John B]

White should start backing down Isiah

[BatManu20]

eubanks looks small out there against the bigger centers.... his more like david lee size?

Hes 6’10. Joker is 7’0.

[John B]

eubanks looks small out there against the bigger centers.... his more like david lee size?
But he's quick on his feet and crafty around the basket.. like Lee exactly

[WallyTiger]

LA carrys

[slick'81]

eubanks looks small out there against the bigger centers.... his more like david lee size?


6'9

[r0drig0lac]

White is so smart

[RC_Drunkford]

LA and White just play so well off each other

[John B]

Jokic worn out.. not good :lmao

[Beartrucci]

Demar's shit body language after certain plays

[NASpurs]

DeTriggered needs to keep his emotions in check.

[GusT15]

Wake the fuck up DeMar

[Leetonidas]

Lol how many technicals does this chode have already this year

[WallyTiger]

Depression is so dumb

[John B]

DDR doesn't get respect tbh

[timtonymanu]

Please get rid of Demar this offseason

[BatManu20]

Go home DeMar.

[John B]

Depression is so dumb
Dumb-mar :lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

ddr the fkn scrub with the last 3 stupid possessions

[WallyTiger]

Jokic is so fat, he have to rest, haha

[Slippy]

This the Demar that I can't stand. He dominating the play. Emotions getting the better of him

[RC_Drunkford]

The lesser DePression touches the ball, the better this team plays

[Leetonidas]

Denverefs

[John B]

Finally Demar!

[Chris]

DDR And 1 :ihit

[Slippy]

Ya that was and1 by Demar but he still dominated that play. Too busy trying to send msg to refs

[Leetonidas]

It is annoying when he goes cry baby mode but he does have a legit gripe. He gets fouled pretty routinely and doesn't get a lot of calls.

[TDMVPDPOY]

It is annoying when he goes cry baby mode but he does have a legit gripe. He gets fouled pretty routinely and doesn't get a lot of calls.

thats because his a fkn scrub whose playing like a scrub since that toronto game

[NameLess Scrub]

what the heck is going on? It's like a kiddie game, everybody colliding with each other.

[Leetonidas]

thats because his a fkn scrub whose playing like a scrub since that toronto game

Yeah I'm sure that's what the refs are thinking when they swallow their whistles

[GusT15]

what the heck is going on? It's like a kiddie game, everybody colliding with each other.

The 3 is not falling for Denver,the floor is not spread,too many bodies in the paint.

[slick'81]

Spurs bout to fck this league up

[Chris]

Ferrari

[timtonymanu]

:cry but it’s only Demars first year here and he can be better next year.

Can’t believe there’s spurs fans that still utter that BS take

[timtonymanu]

Hopefully the Nuggets use this momentum in the 2nd half

[anon]

Here they come and it isn't even the second half yet.

[Leetonidas]

Lol bill is going senile. Starting to notice him fucking up a lot more than seasons past tbh

[WallyTiger]

just dont choke, go worms go !

[Genovaswitness]

:cry but it’s only Demars first year here and he can be better next year.

Can’t believe there’s spurs fans that still utter that BS take


demer plays like a drooling 70 IQer:rollin

[anon]

Hopefully the Nuggets use this momentum in the 2nd half
Guessing you're a proponent of the tank as well?

[BatManu20]

Shit last 4 minutes of the half. Spurs played well other then that. Need to get back to playing team ball like we did earlier. Too much iso garbage late there.

[timtonymanu]

Guessing you're a proponent of the tank as well?

Yes I don’t want another first round loss to the Warriors but looks unavoidable at this point

[GusT15]

Yay,Pau in for the Bucks! :lmao

[slick'81]

Yes I don’t want another first round loss to the Warriors but looks unavoidable at this point


We wont finish 8th homie.the curse of pau has been lifted

[spurs10]

:flag:

[boutons_deux]

15 AST on 23 FG

[Robz4000]

Spurs love choking 20 point leads.

[timtonymanu]

Yeah let’s go Nuggets

[Uriel]

:pctoss

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Blowing a 20 point lead at home when you’re desperate to make the playoffs :lmao

And posters here wanted nuggets in the first round. There are ZERO playoff teams Spurs can beat in the West. Hard reality.

[slick'81]

Wheres our 50 million dollar man when u need him

[skin27]

This game shows this team is a first round exit at best

[spurs10]

Marco!!

[BD24]

About to blow this shit tbh

[slick'81]

About to blow this shit tbh

nope spurs will rule the 4th quarter

[skin27]

We’re still leading folks

[slick'81]

We’re still leading folks


Spurs are gonna be just fine.nuggets arent that scary

[bklynspursfan]

Beautiful game :cry

[bklynspursfan]

This game shows this team is a first round exit at best

Assume you mean Denver?

[spurs10]

nope spurs will rule the 4th quarter Hell yeah!!

[boutons_deux]

tricky Marco, tricky shove :)

[skin27]

Assume you mean Denver?

i mean the spurs..lol

[r0drig0lac]

Demar!!!

[bklynspursfan]

Patty is like Boban compared to IT

[r0drig0lac]

what a pass by Gay

[skin27]

How come we’re leading against Denver but lost to the fucking Knicks..lol

[bklynspursfan]

i mean the spurs..lol

Ha.. well who knows. If we can take our home game on the road, especially vs a young team like Denver? Never know

[timtonymanu]

Lol here we go again with the Spurs can beat Nuggets theory. Doesn’t matter when we’re dogshit on the road

[spurs10]

what a pass by Gay This!

[JPB]

Nothing new but give me Denver any day in the 1st round...

[GusT15]

Ha.. well who knows. If we can take our home game on the road, especially vs a young team like Denver? Never know

We played extremely well in Denver when we lost by 3,truth be told

[bklynspursfan]

Lol here we go again with the Spurs can beat Nuggets theory. Doesn’t matter when we’re dogshit on the road

You completely miss the "if we take our home game on the road"?

[bklynspursfan]

We played extremely well in Denver when we lost by 3,truth be told

Truth... It's possible we just match up well with them.

[Leetonidas]

DeKobe

[bklynspursfan]

Back to 16 after they cut it to 3. Impressive :tu

[skin27]

I rather have this Denver team instead of warriors

[slick'81]

How come we’re leading against Denver but lost to the fucking Knicks..lol


Bro spurs are a different team at home

[skin27]

Bro spurs are a different team at home



i know but still the knicks sucks so bad at msg too..lol

[Leetonidas]

I rather have this Denver team instead of warriors

Yep. They are a cute regular season team because they have a lot of depth but while Jokic is having an MVP like season they really have no true #2 and their roster isnt loaded with elite defenders so not trusting them in a playoff series especially since they have no experience.

[JPB]

Spurs undefeated since dumping Pau...

Spaniard was the cancer... :lobt:

[slick'81]

Truth... It's possible we just match up well with them.


We can handle okc or denve

[Leetonidas]

Midget swatted :lol

[JPB]

From ESPN gamecast:

"Derrick White blocks Isaiah Thomas 's 5-foot two point shot"

[GusT15]

i know but still the knicks sucks so bad at msg too..lol

A dude named Dotson averaging 9 points went 8/13 from 3 for 27 points.

A lot went to hell in this year's RRT.That was the cherry on top.

[BatManu20]

Great D by White

[bklynspursfan]

Beautiful game x2

[r0drig0lac]

ball movement

[bklynspursfan]

We can handle okc or denve

I'd feel much better vs OKC with HCA

[BatManu20]

That foul is on Marco. Wait for the screener to get there before you make your move.

[GusT15]

That is not a foul you zebra.IT is just a midget

[BatManu20]

Bryn Forbes is the master of touch fouls.

[BatManu20]

D White is our MVP. Entirely different team when he’s controlling the pace.

[John B]

Derek Kidd

[ZeusWillJudge]

White with 11 points, 9 assists, a steal, and 2 blocks, but only 1-4 from 3P. It'll be interesting to see what kind of grade he gets.

[slick'81]

D White is our MVP. Entirely different team when he’s controlling the pace.

Hes been a god send

[JPB]

Win tonight and that's 5 more wins than 9th Sacto who have 20 games left to play (17 for spurs) and 6 more than LA (19 games left)... Can't see them making up for 5 or 6 games out of 20 and 19 over Spurs...

[John B]

Forbes hearing from Pop :lmao

[slick'81]

Forbes hearing from Pop :lmao


Poor bastard

[John B]

White everywhere

[John B]

Dikembe White!

[JPB]

White has very nice blocking and overall defensive instincts...

[BlackAndWhite]

Brutal Rejection by white

[Leetonidas]

Fucking white man. Kid is a beast. As much as we shit on PATFO they really nailed it on that pick

[Chris]

White defense is godlike rn

[BatManu20]

Incredible block by D White

[slick'81]

Fucking white man. Kid is a beast. As much as we shit on PATFO they really nailed it on that pick


We shit on their trades and fa signings .not drafting and developing prospects

[GusT15]

Okay gents,Derrick White is very good at basketball,and a great two way point guard.

[Chris]

Dikembe White!

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FUK5AQcc KV9OMg%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1

[808]

Derrick makes it look so easy... what a natural baller

[emanueldavidginobili]

My god White is going to be good. I don’t give a fuck about what anyone says I’m excited for the White/Murray back court holy shit

[anon]

Hells yeah 7th seed and Denver championship, baby. Denver 27-6 at home, San Antonio now 25-7 at home, pop the cork on that champagne.

[emanueldavidginobili]

My god White is going to be good. I don’t give a fuck about what anyone says I’m excited for the White/Murray back court holy shit

[slick'81]

My god White is going to be good. I don’t give a fuck about what anyone says I’m excited for the White/Murray back court holy shit


Opposing guards shitting themselves as we speak

[Chris]

Great play by Pop DDR easy layup

[Chris]

DDR bailing us out

[John B]

I like that no hesitation by Demar

[skin27]

Don’t choke this Spurs

[Spurch]

Denver shooting too many 3's steupesss

[timtonymanu]

Lol Spurs but yeah “we’re gonna beat Denver in the playoffs still”

[r0drig0lac]

welp...

[anon]

Derozen doing his best to cover the spread. Thanks buddy.

[skin27]

:lmao

[Chris]

Wow

[Spurch]

Too many 3's man

[skin27]

1pt game:lmao

[Robz4000]

Spurs deserve this loss.

[John B]

Spurs ball

[BlackAndWhite]

CHOKE

[boutons_deux]

spurs stone cold in 4th, choke

[Capt Bringdown]

DeRozan with another choke miss

[slick'81]

Wtf just happend! Last time i checked we were up 18

[BatManu20]

What an epic choke job by the Spurs here

[John B]

Off Millsap

[Genovaswitness]

this joke of a team :rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin: rollin:rollin

[skin27]

Murray showing his tmac impersonation

[Dex]

How the fuck does every team go into God Mode in the last 6 minutes against us?!

They have just been chucking up threes and hitting nothing but net

[boutons_deux]

-15 in the 4th

[Chris]

ugh

[8sy21vd]

team inventing new ways to lose.

[Alfo21]

The main issue is not giving away a big lead. It is letting Demar shoot long 2s every single time in crunch time. Murray is not always gonna shoot like that but Demar will ALWAYS miss those.

[timtonymanu]

Please let it be Denver’s ball so we can lose

[Spurch]

I just hate when Spurs does this, blowing large leads

[slick'81]

Bring patty mills in quickly

[spurs1990]

Whatever happens Aldridge needs to get the last shot. No more DeRozan hero ball

[Leetonidas]

Come the fuck on Rudy

[slick'81]

104-103

[John B]

That was too open

[BD24]

Fuck this team

[Capt Bringdown]

How the fuck does every team go into God Mode in the last 6 minutes against us?!

They have just been chucking up threes and hitting nothing but net

Spurs gave them open looks.

[Spurch]

Please let it be Denver’s ball so we can lose

Nooooooooooo

[GigaloGino]

God damn Rudy that's twice

[r0drig0lac]

thanks LMA

[slick'81]

Wat happend guys did we win!?

[John B]

Rudy!!