Game Thread: Game 82, Spurs vs Mavs, 10 APR 19, 19:00 CT, Goodbye Dirk

[boutons_deux]

Talented, classy competitor. One career, one team.

Thanks for the memories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh8zztkYOZI

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIf3g_TeZHA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TggO4iwE4T4

[Millennial_Messiah]

Before Durant this dogface fag was the original "breathe on him and draw 2 free throws" mongerer. Ponies and Jewban endorsed it, too.

I for one won't miss this choker.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

I wish Manu was playing still so he can foul him one last time :cry

[Dex]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/a9/e0/50a9e09c31b7dad1361b1cd9dce857dd.gif

[boutons_deux]

I wish Manu was playing still so he can foul him one last time :cry

G F Y

[DAF86]

Hopefully the Mavs let Dirk start, play 40 minutes and chuck away, Kobe style.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Hopefully the Mavs let Dirk start, play 40 minutes and chuck away, Kobe style.

Kobe Da Best actually carried his team back from 14 down with 4 minutes left and they won that game... Kobe retired with grace, Derp is washed up scum.

[spurs10]

Them winning their last game puts their first round pick in play for Atlanta. They are now at 6 in the lottery and need to be a top 5 to keep their pick. Winning against us makes their chances of keeping their top 5 pick even worse. That overtime win might give Atlanta a top 6 pick. Strange they fought so hard to win that meaningless game with the negative ramifications so high.

[Dex]

Them winning their last game puts their first round pick in play for Atlanta. They are now at 6 in the lottery and need to be a top 5 to keep their pick. Winning against us makes their chances of keeping their top 5 pick even worse. That overtime win might give Atlanta a top 6 pick. Strange they fought so hard to win that meaningless game with the negative ramifications so high.

Optimistic me: Since they won the game, that gives them even more incentive not to try against the Spurs.

Pessimistic me: If they were really focused on the pick, they wouldn't have won the game in the first place.

[Duncan87]

:bang:bang:bang:bangHAsnt even said he wants to retire

[RD2191]

Didn't even realize the regular season was about to be over:lol

[spurraider21]

its funny seeing the OP in a game thread just be a small box stating that the poster is on ignore

[Drom John]

Kobe Bryant, washed up scum
2015-16 -0.4 WS, -0.010 WS/48

Dirk Nowitzki, retiring with grace
2018-19 with one game to go +0.3 WS, +.017 WS/48

[MultiTroll]

Optimistic me: Since they won the game, that gives them even more incentive not to try against the Spurs.

Pessimistic me: If they were really focused on the pick, they wouldn't have won the game in the first place.
This.
Farking evil NBA is evil.
Clippers blowing 12 point 3rd quarter lead to Flakers. This after losing the night before too thus letting OKC and the Spurs pass them up. Doesn't pass smell test.

[boutons_deux]

:bang:bang:bang:bangHAsnt even said he wants to retire

I've heard talk of that throughout the season. maybe so-called journalists spouting BS.

Dirk at 40, is greatly diminished after 20+ years. I, for one, would not regret his retirement. His athleticism has never been at Manu's and Vince's level. He runs like he's got rickets. I love the guy, been a great career.

[Chris]

its funny seeing the OP in a game thread just be a small box stating that the poster is on ignore

Yeah. Weird that a shitposter would start a game thread.

[gambit1990]

dirk has been a favorite of mine.

he, nash, and cp3 are probably my favorite non spurs.

[Mugen]

I fucking hated Dirk pre-2011.....

The emergence of the LeBron-era Heat and the Warriors gave me a newfound appreciation for Dirk and the battles with the 2000s Mavs. Hell, even the Kobe/Pau Lakers weren't as faggy as those two super teams tbh.....

Not gonna lie, I wasn't mad when the 2011 Mavs rang and that was mostly because of Dirk....

[Texas_Ranger]

can't wait to see Dirk score 40 on us and Pop be very happy about it.

[bigfan]

Hope we win (we need it!). That said, Dirk has always been a class act. He hasn't even said this is his last game because maybe he doesn't even want all the rah rah last year victory tour crapola. I wish him well.

[SpursforSix]

I fucking hated Dirk pre-2011.....

The emergence of the LeBron-era Heat and the Warriors gave me a newfound appreciation for Dirk and the battles with the 2000s Mavs. Hell, even the Kobe/Pau Lakers weren't as faggy as those two super teams tbh.....

Not gonna lie, I wasn't mad when the 2011 Mavs rang and that was mostly because of Dirk....

Exactly this. Although I hated him in a different way than I hate Durant. Kind of a respect hate.

[TDomination]

can't wait to see Dirk score 40 on us and Pop be very happy about it.

As long as we win, he could score 60.

[james evans]

Kobe Da Best actually carried his team back from 14 down with 4 minutes left and they won that game... Kobe retired with grace, Derp is washed up scum.
bullfucking shit. The Jazz stopped playing defense and gave them that game. Most of us saw that sack of shit live and it was disgusting. Mfs slurping kobe's dick after a goddamn 15 win season.

[Fireball]

As a player/person I rate Dirk as high as Timmy ... comparing him to douchebags like Kevin Durant is laughable.

Is it confirmed that he will retire?

[BillMc]

As a player/person I rate Dirk as high as Timmy ... comparing him to douchebags like Kevin Durant is laughable.

Is it confirmed that he will retire?

I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

[John B]

I put Dirk up there with Fisher, Allen and CP3, my hated spoilers who caused us a ring or two. But much respect to him as a player, one of the most unstoppable players. But Spurs need the win, so the best tribute is beat his team again and his bald coach for the effing time :lol:lol

[Dex]

I put Dirk up there with Fisher, Allen and CP3, my hated spoilers who caused us a ring or two. But much respect to him as a player, one of the most unstoppable players. But Spurs need the win, so the best tribute is beat his team again and his bald coach for the effing time :lol:lol

Dirk at least earned his battles against the Spurs over the years, and especially in 2006.

Allen and Fisher just happened to be in the right place at the right time and made miracle shots.

As for Paul, he had one great series and made a great shot...but fuck CP3.

[bklynspursfan]

I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

[JPB]

Didn't even realize the regular season was about to be over:lol

what regular season?

[BillMc]

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

Amen Bro!:clap

[Dverde]

As much as I enjoy a beating the Mavs, I hope this is Dirk’s last game. He looks like a three legged giraffe out there.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

We don't seem to do great on these player tribute nights...Parker, Wade, Manu. Hopefully we can buck that trend with Dirk, and win by 25.

[TDomination]

We don't seem to do great on these player tribute nights...Parker, Wade, Manu. Hopefully we can buck that trend with Dirk, and win by 25.
Would be nice

[TDomination]

As much as I enjoy a beating the Mavs, I hope this is Dirk’s last game. He looks like a three legged giraffe out there.

Yeah he does.

I forgot who it was but someone was commenting saying that seeing him run out there, just struggling to get past half court made him realize that there is no way Dirk plays past this year. His running just looks too labored.

[SpurPadre]

As much as I enjoy a beating the Mavs, I hope this is Dirk’s last game. He looks like a three legged giraffe out there.

He's still better than Pau, at least.

[TDomination]

He's still better than Pau, at least.
Man i'm so relieved he is off this team. Best move of the season by far.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs gon give Nowitzki a video tribute, then let him drop 40 and lose the game

[BD24]

dirk has been a favorite of mine.

he, nash, and cp3 are probably my favorite non spurs.
Nash and Dirk will always be favorites of mine for dicking down the Lakers tbh.

[ace3g]

OT but Curry just sprained his ankle - will not return.

[Robz4000]

Looked worse than a sprain to me. Could be legit structural damage.

[boutons_deux]

I wonder if Cuban give Dirk a statue outside ATT Center?

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

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[hater]

With any luck his career is over

[gambit1990]

OT but Curry just sprained his ankle - will not return.
good.

would LOVE for okc to face a curry-less warriors team in the POs.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1115812351213756416

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1115812362794225664

[Texas_Ranger]

magic losing all over the place today. :rollin

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1115825041353080832

[Keepin' it real]

Emotional post game ceremony honoring Dirk after tonight's Mavs game in which he scored 30. Expect them to go all out to send Dirk into retirement with a W.

[TheGreatYacht]

Don't cheer for the Nazi when he scores like yall did with Wade. Spurs need the W to avoid a 3rd straight GSW dick down.

[siraulo23]

who the spurs gon get? DEN HOU POR OR GSW

[Fireball]

Don't cheer for the Nazi when he scores like yall did with Wade. Spurs need the W to avoid a 3rd straight GSW dick down.

Nazi? god you are an idiot ...

[Fireball]

I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

you do not need to argue with me who of the two was the better overall player ... Timmy is my all time favorite

[TheGreatYacht]

Nazi? god you are an idiot ...
Got a problem, neck beard?

[spursistan]

If we lose this game, send these faggots to Guantanamo or Alcatraz :lol

[SouthTexasRancher]

We win tonight we play Denver or Houston and avoid the first round sweep by GSW. Don't screw this up guys like we did against Tony and DWade. Play like you did when we welcomed the KaWhitter back.

[r0drig0lac]

With any luck his career is over

[spursistan]

If we ckoke this one, I really don't know how you would call these guys anything but bunch of certified losers.

Zero excuses for not getting a W against a lottery team at home to avoid the bracket that has our three toughest match-ups out West (GSW, Rockets, Utah)..

Again, Zero fuckin' excuses.

[vander]

I forgot, why did Cuban get rid of Nash?

[widowmaker]

I forgot, why did Cuban get rid of Nash?

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/blob:https://www.spurstalk.com/57fa45e3-4305-4516-a557-d6a64ee5e427

Because of this stupid haircut.

[widowmaker]

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/blob:https://www.spurstalk.com/3b4f7ecf-2b1e-4683-9531-28957b8e39c2

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm glad the Mavs had the Nowitzki retirement party last night in Dallas. That should make it a lot easier to win this last game

[John B]

good.

would LOVE for okc to face a curry-less warriors team in the POs.
Could be reason to tank tonight game and steal game one from Dubs

[RD2191]

Could be reason to tank tonight game and steal game one from Dubs

:lol yeah ok

[Mugen]

If these retards lose to the Mavs tonight.....holy fuck.

I wouldn't even put it past Pop to rest guys tonight for some retarded fucking reason, I'm sure he's already more worried about the best way he can wash Dirk's balls tonight instead of getting the W.

[cd021]

If these retards lose to the Mavs tonight.....holy fuck.

I wouldn't even put it past Pop to rest guys tonight for some retarded fucking reason, I'm sure he's already more worried about the best way he can wash Dirk's balls tonight instead of getting the W.

I could see pop resting Forbes, who has been the only player to play every game, and start Walker in his place.

[Mugen]

I could see pop resting Forbes, who has been the only player to play every game, and start Walker in his place.

Spurs have been off for 2 days and got another 2 days off. Forbes is 25.....

As much as I hate Bryn, resting anybody tonight would be legit retarded.

[Russ]

If we ckoke this one, I really don't know how you would call these guys anything but bunch of certified losers.

Zero excuses for not getting a W against a lottery team at home to avoid the bracket that has our three toughest match-ups out West (GSW, Rockets, Utah)..

Again, Zero fuckin' excuses.

The Spurs are a 14 point favorite. I think that's low.

Don't worry, this is a huge blowout. Enjoy it. :)

[cd021]

Spurs have been off for 2 days and got another 2 days off. Forbes is 25.....

As much as I hate Bryn, resting anybody tonight would be legit retarded.

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be competitive.

[KDKSpurs24]

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be competitive.
Um that was when the team was dominant and not worried about seeding. This team pretty much NEEDS to win this game so I don’t think anyone would rest. However, in this situation it’s not like Walker would a downgrade in talent tho.

[Thomas82]

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

+1

[Thomas82]

I'm fully expecting the Mavs to try to play spoiler tonight.

[RD2191]

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

[TimDunkem]

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

"It wouldn't be fair" to spoil Dirk's last game by winning. :pop:

[gameFACE]

It was fun ragging on the Mavs, their fans and Cuban during the big rival days. But Dirk earned respect beating LeBron's Heatles team in '11 and getting a ring.

[Mugen]

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be competitive.

Generally the Spurs aren't trash and have the luxury to rest the last game or two...this is literally a must win game, lose and they're getting pounded by 20+ in 4 straight games by the Dubs.

[spurraider21]

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.
Yeah, Tyson Chandler, Shawn Marion, and Jason Kidd were all great defenders. They were starting DeShawn Stevenson who was a decent defender as well.

[Mugen]

It took a special type of faggotry to make me root for the Mavs and the 2011 Heatles managed to get that recipe just right tbh.

[Larry O]

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

If I were Dirk, why would I travel to SA on a meaningless road game anyways? I'd would tell Carlisle, DNP me, RETIRED.:lol

[cd021]

Um that was when the team was dominant and not worried about seeding. This team pretty much NEEDS to win this game so I don’t think anyone would rest. However, in this situation it’s not like Walker would a downgrade in talent tho.

Yeah, I've definitely noticed the downgrade in talent and record from years past :lol , could still see Pop doing it just to get him some late season minutes while likely not affecting the outcome of the game

[NASpurs]

WTF is 19:00? My watch only goes up to 12.

[SpursforSix]

WTF is 19:00? My watch only goes up to 12.

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

[Larry O]

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

:rollin (javascript:void(0))

[TXstbobcat]

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

Um subtract 12 and the game is at 7

[Dirks_Finale]

Very fitting his last appearance will be in SA against the team and coach who challenged him so much during his career.

Dirk said that Pop was the first guy to text him in congratulations when they beat the heat. They both are basketball ambassador extraordinaires...

That said, I'd be shocked if he played over 10 minutes after playing big minutes last night.

[SpursforSix]

Um subtract 12 and the game is at 7

Lol. Whatever. That doesn’t even make sense.

[spurraider21]

It took a special type of faggotry to make me root for the Mavs and the 2011 Heatles managed to get that recipe just right tbh.
i dno. watching dirk annihilate the lakers and make ibaka his bitch was enough for me to root for the guy to end up with a chip. seeing guys like marion/chandler/kidd/peja/terry ring was also cool, even if they were playing for dallas.

the only version of the mavs that i really hated was the ~2007 ones with josh howard, devin harris, dampier etc

i also hated that dirty fuck najera but i always like finley/nash/dirk so i didnt have too much hatred for those early 2000's mavs.

[Mugen]

i dno. watching dirk annihilate the lakers and make ibaka his bitch was enough for me to root for the guy to end up with a chip. seeing guys like marion/chandler/kidd/peja/terry ring was also cool, even if they were playing for dallas.

the only version of the mavs that i really hated was the ~2007 ones with josh howard, devin harris, najera, etc

I was with you until you mentioned Terry. Fuck that turtleheaded POS to this day tbh.

[spurraider21]

I was with you until you mentioned Terry. Fuck that turtleheaded POS to this day tbh.
to be fair i put him last

[NASpurs]

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

So 19:00 AM or PM?

Thanks for the help :tu

[in2deep]

LMAO why would pop rest player tonight? They have 4 more games left to play this year after this one

[The Whopper]

i dno. watching dirk annihilate the lakers and make ibaka his bitch was enough for me to root for the guy to end up with a chip. seeing guys like marion/chandler/kidd/peja/terry ring was also cool, even if they were playing for dallas.

the only version of the mavs that i really hated was the ~2007 ones with josh howard, devin harris, dampier etc

i also hated that dirty fuck najera but i always like finley/nash/dirk so i didnt have too much hatred for those early 2000's mavs.

Those guys were fine,. Great players. Great competitors. The guy we hated was that douche factory Cuban.

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[r0drig0lac]

it's time

[slick'81]

Spurs taking this one easily

[spurraider21]

send dirk off the right way

on his ass after losing to the spurs

[RC_Drunkford]

Doncic is out. Dirk just broke out crying after the Spurs gave him a video tribute. Paul George also not playing for OKC tonight. Let's get that win

[r0drig0lac]

Forbes!!!

[spurraider21]

poodle has looked awkward as fuck on offense

[007nites]

I want White to dunk on Dirk

[DMOFOR3MORE]

First time I saw Dirk, I thought "taller, but clumsier version of Detlef Shremp with an ugly shot". I guess, practice makes perfect.

I never liked how quickly Cuban dismantled championship team. I thought they had couple more good runs in them (I mean Tyson was extremely important piece for them).

Some may like Dirk, some can hate him, but the dude was true pro. Another thing - how many times he spent playing for the hopeless German NTs? That's an example of true manhood.

[DAF86]

Thunder down 8 to the Bucks.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs are playing bad. Offense is pretty chaotic and on defense we switch Forbes on Nowitzki while LaMarcus has a guard on him. The only reason why they got the lead is cause this game doesn't mean shit to the Mavs

[Kool Bob Love]

:flag:Just win baby!

[Ron Swanson]

Remember when Mejri talked shit to Pop during a game? :lmao

[jjktkk]

LA came ready to play tonight.

[boutons_deux]

(21 years ) x (4 vs Spurs / year) = 104 season games, 52 in SA

then add in all the Dirk vs Spurs playoff games, and Spurs escaped one intense PO series mainly because crazy Manu fell into Dirk's knee

another PO game, IIRC beating Spurs with 52/52 FTs.

Huge rivalry, huge memories.

[DAF86]

That video of Dirk crying on the intro is of tonight's game?

[007nites]

Remember when Mejri talked shit to Pop during a game? :lmao

:lol forgot about that

[RC_Drunkford]

LA came ready to play tonight.

like a true leader is supposed to. Yet people here still gon make threads about trading him for role players

[Ron Swanson]

That video of Dirk crying on the intro is of tonight's game?

Yes.


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

[007nites]

all these streams keep of crashing whats going on?

[GreekSpursfan]

Finish it early and rest tbh

[DAF86]

Yes.

Damn, that must have been a goddamn good tribute video. :lol

[GAustex]

I was with you until you mentioned Terry. Fuck that turtleheaded POS to this day tbh.
Nut puncher he is

[Ron Swanson]

Damn, that must have been a goddamn good tribute video. :lol

I just added to my post above.

[GAustex]

Those guys were fine,. Great players. Great competitors. The guy we hated was that douche factory Cuban.
Yep
and Terry

[GusT15]

Bud decided to rest Bledsoe when he heard PG13 is out apparently.

Bucks lead 31-29 after 1st.

[007nites]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZR5VQV6epI

[Ron Swanson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZR5VQV6epI

:lmao

Pop's thinking "Who the fuck is this guy?"

[RC_Drunkford]

Bud decided to rest Bledsoe when he heard PG13 is out apparently.

Bucks lead 31-29 after 1st.

do we want the Bucks to win though? I'd rather not play Houston in the first round, but then again if Denver loses, does that make Denver the 3rd seed? And if Portland wins are they the 3 seed then? Shit confuses the hell out of me tbh. All I know is we gotta win this game

[ZeusWillJudge]

Those guys were fine,. Great players. Great competitors. The guy we hated was that douche factory Cuban.


Fuck Nutpuncher.

[Keepin' it real]

Playoff atmosphere.

[weeks]

white swishes that 3 straight off the bench, v nice

[GusT15]

do we want the Bucks to win though? I'd rather not play Houston in the first round, but then again if Denver loses, does that make Denver the 3rd seed? And if Portland wins are they the 3 seed then? Shit confuses the hell out of me tbh. All I know is we gotta win this game

The general idea was that Portland rests Dame and CJ to avoid OKC right? Well if Bucks win and Portland wins they avoid OKC and gets..well..us?
Unless they are too afraid of the Spurs as well and they want..Utah instead?
I dunno man,i have no idea what the other teams are doing at this point.

All i know for sure is if we win we play either Denver or Portland or Rockets.:lol

[John B]

Let’s take care of business. GSG :flag:

[Fusternino]

Bertans lost the touch. What happened?

[KDKSpurs24]

do we want the Bucks to win though? I'd rather not play Houston in the first round, but then again if Denver loses, does that make Denver the 3rd seed? And if Portland wins are they the 3 seed then? Shit confuses the hell out of me tbh. All I know is we gotta win this game
I thought I had this all figured out but I’m confused as hell.. All I know is that I prefer Portland but that’s a long shot so I want Denver.

[GreekSpursfan]

Most broken laser ever. The fuck is wrong with him.

[r0drig0lac]

okc up by 13

[007nites]

They asked this guy who fought Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle and he said "John Cena"

[RC_Drunkford]

The general idea was that Portland rests Dame and CJ to avoid OKC right? Well if Bucks win and Portland wins they avoid OKC and gets..well..us?
Unless they are too afraid of the Spurs as well and they want..Utah instead?
I dunno man,i have no idea what the other teams are doing at this point.

All i know for sure is if we win we play either Denver or Portland or Rockets.:lol

Portland will lose by resting Lillard and McCollum. What I ask myself is what if Denver loses? Does that make the Rockets the 2nd seed? I'm cool with 7th that gets us a nice draft pick, but I definitely want Denver instead of Houston

[GusT15]

okc up by 13

Yep,Bud gave up.He benched everybody of value.:lol

[Ron Swanson]

LMA :wow

[r0drig0lac]

wow Aldridge

[jjktkk]

LA with the put back!

[NASpurs]

:wow LMA

[Fusternino]

Rockets own the tiebreaker with the Nuggets.

[weeks]

LMALPHA with a brutal putback

[TDomination]

Thank God the spurs came to play!!

[GusT15]

Portland will lose by resting Lillard and McCollum. What I ask myself is what if Denver loses? Does that make the Rockets the 2nd seed? I'm cool with 7th that gets us a nice draft pick, but I definitely want Denver instead of Houston

Yeah if the Nuggets lose,Houston goes #2,but Nuggets won't lose tonight,they want homecourt over Houston.

[RC_Drunkford]

:lma:lma:lma

[007nites]

I must be behind by like 3 minutes because I just saw the LMA beast putback now

[BlackAndWhite]

The spurs loss in the end of the 2015 season still scars me. We legit could have competed against the warriors but instead got knocked out by the clips

[GreekSpursfan]

Portland will lose by resting Lillard and McCollum. What I ask myself is what if Denver loses? Does that make the Rockets the 2nd seed? I'm cool with 7th that gets us a nice draft pick, but I definitely want Denver instead of Houston

Denver wants us, there is no way they are losing tonight, zero chance.

[007nites]

So Thunder have to win today or else they get the 8th spot because we own the tie breaker against them and the Clippers also own the tie breaker against them?

[spurs10]

Doncic is out. Dirk just broke out crying after the Spurs gave him a video tribute. Paul George also not playing for OKC tonight. Let's get that win
Yeah it's his life, probably an emotional moment, and a class act on the Spurs to pay him respect. Agree "Let's get that win!""

[KimmyGib]

OKC vs HOU in first round = easier road for GS. No way Chris Paul doesn't finish that series with some kind of injury.

[007nites]

Doncic is out. Dirk just broke out crying after the Spurs gave him a video tribute. Paul George also not playing for OKC tonight. Let's get that win

Can't see OKC losing this game still considering Giannis, Bledsoe, and Lopez are out.

[DAF86]

do we want the Bucks to win though? I'd rather not play Houston in the first round, but then again if Denver loses, does that make Denver the 3rd seed? And if Portland wins are they the 3 seed then? Shit confuses the hell out of me tbh. All I know is we gotta win this game

We wil end up playing Denver in a 2-7 matchup. Rockets-OKC in our side of the bracket as 3-6.

[boutons_deux]

woulda been great if Finley and Nash had showed up.

[NASpurs]

Lonnie sighting

[GreekSpursfan]

If the thunder find a way to lose this game, it would be the biggest choke in the history of bball. Bucks play with Middleton and scrubs. I give it zero chance.

[007nites]

Mills made a LAYUP WOW

[GusT15]

If the thunder find a way to lose this game, it would be the biggest choke in the history of bball. Bucks play with Middleton and scrubs. I give it zero chance.

Middleton has played 10 mins in the entire 1st half.
Bud benched him.

And OKC is up only 10 in a half they shot 14/27 from 3!

[r0drig0lac]

nice shot by bertans

[KimmyGib]

Someone guard Harris. Thinks it's a damn fight. Doesn't know it's a damn show.

[NASpurs]

:rollin that Grizzlies / Ws halftime score

[KDKSpurs24]

Denver wants us, there is no way they are losing tonight, zero chance.
It also isn’t even about just wanting us in the first round. It’s also about having home court against Houston.

[RC_Drunkford]

:rollin that Grizzlies / Ws halftime score

86 points in 1 half? WTF :lmao

[KDKSpurs24]

Middleton has played 10 mins in the entire 1st half.
Bud benched him.

And OKC is up only 10 in a half they shot 14/27 from 3!
This somewhat validates my opinion that a healthy Bucks are going to the finals. They have very capable players throughout the entire roster.

[007nites]

They have some thick girls on that Spurs dance team :rollin. Need to bring back the Silver stars or w/e

[HarlemHeat37]

This somewhat validates my opinion that a healthy Bucks are going to the finals. They have very capable players throughout the entire roster.

I thought they'd have a chance tonight simply due to Bud and style of play, but OKC made 14 3s in the half, which is as fluky as it gets:lol

[GusT15]

This somewhat validates my opinion that a healthy Bucks are going to the finals. They have very capable players throughout the entire roster.

Their roles players look better than they are imho cause they have all bought in Budenholzer's plan.They look like the Spurs,team harmony wise.Everyone has their role.

Too early to tell about the Finals for a team that was a 1st round exit 2 years in a row,but yeah,if healthy,that's their ceiling.

[GreekSpursfan]

Middleton has played 10 mins in the entire 1st half.
Bud benched him.

And OKC is up only 10 in a half they shot 14/27 from 3!

Adams is out now so not a choke if they lose, i take it back.

[phxspurfan]

Dirk gonna lead em back

[HarlemHeat37]

Their roles players look better than they are imho cause they have all bought in Budenholzer's plan.They look like the Spurs,team harmony wise.Everyone has their role.

Too early to tell about the Finals for a team that was a 1st round exit 2 years in a row,but yeah,if healthy,that's their ceiling.

They have a 2015 Warriors feel IMO..the problem is that the 2015 Warriors didn't have to play a team as good as them in the Finals, tough:lol

[boutons_deux]

does anybody have the newspaper image of a backboard attached to Alamo for the 1999 'ship?

[GusT15]

They have a 2015 Warriors feel IMO..the problem is that the 2015 Warriors didn't have to play a team as good as them in the Finals, tough:lol

Give it time.If they are to fulfill every 2015 Warriors criteria besides changing the coach and having the best record in the league and the MVP,we should expect season enders for Curry and Thompson in the playoffs (Love and Kyrie style)! :rollin

[KimmyGib]

Once finals roll around, Bucks will wish they'd matched GS up with OKC in the first round.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ray Felton's fat ass has 4 3s in like 10 minutes..smh..

[spurraider21]

Ray Felton's fat ass has 4 3s in like 10 minutes..smh..
i saw bucks cut it down to 3 then quick 5-0 spurt the other way

[HarlemHeat37]

i saw bucks cut it down to 3 then quick 5-0 spurt the other way

It's over, they're making every 3 and Middleton isn't playing the rest of the game..

[GreekSpursfan]

Belli is absolute garbage tonight and lately tbh.

[DAF86]

Ray Felton's fat ass has 4 3s in like 10 minutes..smh..

We are pulling for OKC, tbh. Portland is resting both Lillard and CJ.

[phxspurfan]

Will they bring Manu in to foul Dirk on his last layup?

[Ron Swanson]

Rudy's having a rough time with dunks tonight.

[NASpurs]

This team is the definition of "this is why we can't have nice things".

[ZeusWillJudge]

LMAO. I can't imagine why the Spurs would want a PG. Patty keeps this offense running like a machine.

[DAF86]

Never stop firing Davis.

[r0drig0lac]

hum...

[NASpurs]

:rollinyeah bring on Denver

[GreekSpursfan]

Dubs sighting, oh no

[Ron Swanson]

Let the bed shitting commence.

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

Dumbasses

[TheGreatYacht]

Too many cacs on the floor. Let's get some athletes in there please

[spurraider21]

Mugen has a semi

[DAF86]

Can't shake off a tanking lottery team when playing for our lives. :lmao

[RC_Drunkford]

50 Mills getting the Mavs back into the game

[Robz4000]

:lol classic 2018-19 Spurs

[r0drig0lac]

Too many cacs on the floor. Let's get some athletes in there please

[Ron Swanson]

Holy shit, Patty. :lol

[KimmyGib]

Spurs -14 in the 2nd half

[TheGreatYacht]

If timvp gives the fat aboriginal a B.....

[Budkin]

Spurs decided they want the Dubs after all.

[spurraider21]

If timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8) gives the fat aboriginal a B.....
B- tbh

[KimmyGib]

If Spurs blow this game..............

[BlackAndWhite]

CHOKE

[RC_Drunkford]

Mills was waiting in the corner for the ball and White knew what to do and didn't pass it to him :rollin

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Mills is so bad, ever since his shoulder repair he has been trash. Was better with a torn rotator

[Slippy]

Bryn in for Patty. Glad to see it. Lesser evil

[r0drig0lac]

derrick to the rescue

[Ron Swanson]

Plenty of time for Patty to come back in and fuck this up.

[TheGreatYacht]

White is playing too good for Pop to stick with him the rest of the game. Team needs someone that will give the guys coffee and towels

[GreekSpursfan]

Crisis averted, i hope.

[spurs1990]

Derrick White is the 2019 season

[ZeusWillJudge]

Plenty of time for Patty to come back in and fuck this up.

:lol

The game is never over when Patty is closing.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Thank goodness we have a guard who can finish at the rim and hit big 3's. White da real MVP

[GusT15]

I have huge respect for that Broekhoff dude.

Making it to the NBA while suffering from scoliosis and looking like Bill Gates is something to be commented on.

[Slippy]

:lol

The game is never over when Patty is closing.

Demar is grinning at you

[GreekSpursfan]

Even Denver gonna sweep us tbh, sad times.

[Capt Bringdown]

Will they bring Manu in to foul Dirk on his last layup?

It was Dirk's favorite playoff moment, an incredible gift from Manu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE73N0Nbjhw

[ZeusWillJudge]

Derrick White is the 2019 season

When he's on his game, he's a cast iron badass. This team can't be without him.

[DAF86]

Derrick time.

[NASpurs]

Forbes B++

[jjktkk]

Bryn with an and 1!

[Slippy]

Derrick white is the man. Just don't need Demar to dominate ball. Spurs win

[Leetonidas]

Sparty with the 4 point play

[Ron Swanson]

4bes

[r0drig0lac]

stephen Forbes!!!!

[GreekSpursfan]

Bryyyyn

[phxspurfan]

Jaren Jackson-Forbes

[HarlemHeat37]

Good thing Dallas is giving Dirk minutes down the stretch, that ensures that the Spurs will get a great shot every possession:lol

[jjktkk]

White is playing too good for Pop to stick with him the rest of the game. Team needs someone that will give the guys coffee and towels

You volunteering again? I don't the Spurs want some creepy fucker like you checking them out in the showers.

[jjktkk]

Good thing Dallas is giving Dirk minutes down the stretch, that ensures that the Spurs will get a great shot every possession:lol

He can barely move out there.

[NASpurs]

Gutsy move by Pop. Spurs are only up 17 with 2:30 left. Anything can still happen.

[GreekSpursfan]

If they didn't play Dirk i'm not sure we're winning this. We're playing 6 vs 4 offensively. He's our best offensive cone.

[DAF86]

One pt game in Milwaukee :(

[Ron Swanson]

D-Mo!

[DAF86]

One pt game in Milwaukee :(

Nevermind, boxscore was fucked up.

[HarlemHeat37]

#14 for the Spurs is a bitch, why is he contesting Dirk's shot?

[DAF86]

The fuck is Rudy still doing there? Put Patty, Forbes or Belli in there.

[TheRemix]

#14 for the Spurs is a bitch, why is he contesting Dirk's shot?

Just thinking the same

[r0drig0lac]

DIRK!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

:wow Dirk

[ZeusWillJudge]

If that's Dirk's last shot, it's perfect.

[NASpurs]

:lmao Eubanks scrubbing it up

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

Goodbye Dirk. Great opponent and career

*tear

[GreekSpursfan]

Bye Dirk.

[phxspurfan]

More Mavs fans than Spurs fans in the ATT tonite

[JeffDuncan]

Gotta admit, I'll miss Dirk a little. Maybe not a lot, but yeah, a little.

[SpurPadre]

Fucking Rockets had to choke yesterday...fucking assholes.

[DAF86]

Fucking Rockets had to choke yesterday...fucking assholes.

Why does it bother you?

[Beartrucci]

That was great. Thank you Dirk.

[Joseph Kony]

that was real great to see. i didnt think it would bother me but just watching it all the end was kind of surreal. its like another pillar of my childhood has fallen. salute to the big German :toast

[SpurPadre]

Jaren Jackson-Forbes

More like Gary Forbes, tbh.

[KimmyGib]

Eubanks lucky Dirk made that

[SpurPadre]

Why does it bother you?

I wanted 6th seed.

[daslicer]

that was real great to see. i didnt think it would bother me but just watching it all the end was kind of surreal. its like another pillar of my childhood has fallen. salute to the big German :toast

Agreed that's how I felt. It was weird to have some sadness to see Dirk go considering I could not stand him from '05-'10.

[140]

that was real great to see. i didnt think it would bother me but just watching it all the end was kind of surreal. its like another pillar of my childhood has fallen. salute to the big German :toast
:toast

[DAF86]

I wanted 6th seed.

For what? We would have got Denver either way. This way, at least, we get a higher draft pick.