Game Thread: Spurs vs. Blazers — Nov. 16, 2019 - 7:30 PM CT

[BatManu20]

Quick turnaround on a b2b. Dejounte out tonight. Blazers have lost 6 of their last 7. Here we go.


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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Both of these teams really struggling. Blazers at least have the injury excuse.

if Spurs lose tonight, they will drop to #13 in the Western standings.

[BatManu20]

With Dejounte out, expect DeMarre Carol to get decent minutes tonight.

Same for Marco Belinelli (goes without saying tbh).

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[BatManu20]

Carmelo Anthony will Not make his Trail Blazers debut tonight.

[Joseph Kony]

Blazers looking to snap their skid and playing the perfect team to do it tbh. Lillard will probably score 40+. Blazers by double digits

[BatManu20]

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Impressive.

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[BatManu20]

Trading LMA will not make this team better. Has to be DeMar who goes.

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[Genovaswitness]

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Demar is a fucking POS. Hope he tears his Achilles tonight

[timtonymanu]

Let's go Blazers!

[r0drig0lac]

Trading LMA will not make this team better. Has to be DeMar who goes.

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:lol "good team"

[Robz4000]

Guests win going away.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Love that Keldon is getting called up tonight. Even though he won’t play It’ll be nice to have him with the squad tonight.
Need a good game from Derrick and hopefully some PT for Lonnie and Carroll.

[Dennis the Menace]

Fellas, how do you create a poll thread? Any guidance/instruction is greatly appreciated

[RC_Drunkford]

Blazers by 15. Rooting for another loss until Pop changes his line ups

[Prime BEEF]

Blazers by 15. Rooting for another loss until Pop changes his line ups

same

[Genovaswitness]

Blazers by 15. Rooting for another loss until Pop changes his line ups

This tbh

[TimDunkem]

Add me to that list hoping for a loss. It's literally the only hope we have for change.

[Bballplaya]

Very excited to see this game . Spurs rotation defense looked much better last night. Orlando’s rebounding and free throw disparity killed us last night.
Beyond LMA and DDR we have Ro consistent scorers. But I’m not gonna judge this team until mid-January”. There too much basketball and learning to be played.
Murray will never be the scorer and we don’t have that x-factor offensively we had in the past .
maybe Walker can come in a fill a role.

[NASpurs]

Both of these teams really struggling. Blazers at least have the injury excuse.

if Spurs lose tonight, they will drop to #13 in the Western standings.

Wow, now I know who I’m rooting for tonight.

[timvp]

Keldon Johnson getting the call up is pretty cool. Probably doesn't mean anything but there's always a chance that he gets thrown into the fire and impresses.

[Mugen]

I've got about half of the ol bankroll on the Blazers moneyline tonight so you Sniffers are all welcome if the Spurs pull something out of their ass. :lol

[Chomag]

Are we going to let Lillard light us up for 60 this time?

[Robz4000]

Lillard goes for Wilt's record tonight imo.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Who's starting at point guard tonight? Patty mills? Can we expect a 30+ minute game from him whilst getting the main defensive assignment of guarding lillard?

[acoelho1]

Add me to rooting for the Blazers. This insanity needs to end and our young guys need to play. Hopefully this leads to trading DDR or LMA or both. Getting a high draft pick should also expedite our rebuild.

[jeebus]

Marco getting 30+ minutes tonight.

[wildcardX]

I want to trust that Pop and the coaching staff know what they are doing but it just seems like they are trying to fit a square block in a round hole and making it fit, and even if they do make it fit, it won't be a smooth fit.

[JADG79]

Why Marco is not resting too?
Whyyyy?

[Dhbsr555]

Start beli

[ZeusWillJudge]

Carmelo Anthony will Not make his Trail Blazers debut tonight.


Good to know. I was thinking 'Melo was going to bend Pop over for refusing to put him on the World Cup team.

[SpurPadre]

Hope the Guests don't curbstomp us...

[Dennis the Menace]

Maybe Pop will get tossed so Becky can get some burn for the future? Bring on the losses, we need the lottery. Not that the pick would play until 3 years later though under this management

[baseline bum]

Demar is a fucking POS. Hope he tears his Achilles tonight

Then he'll opt in this summer. I'd just rather salary dump him.

[SpurPadre]

Maybe Pop will get tossed so Becky can get some burn for the future? Bring on the losses, we need the lottery. Not that the pick would play until 3 years later though under this management

Rather have Timmy get some burn instead, tbh.

[ZeusWillJudge]

If Keldon doesn't get minutes tonight, the ST meltdown is going to be epic. :lol

[Jordan Jackson]

If this game gets out of hand this team is going to get booed off the court. Get the feeling people are
getting tired of the shit going on.

You can lack talent - which they do - but you can't lack effort.

[swrowe78]

Can't wait for another ass kicking lol

[sasaint]

If Keldon doesn't get minutes tonight, the ST meltdown is going to be epic. :lol

If he does get minutes ST might melt down; those minutes might well come at Walker's expense.

[sasaint]

White with the start. Interesting. Go, Derrick!

[Chomag]

At least try to defend geeze!!

[sasaint]

Trey!

[Chomag]

Game thread going for a record low on pages tbh

[TimDunkem]

Game thread going for a record low on pages tbh

A spilled beer is the most interesting thing so far.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Game thread going for a record low on pages tbh


Don't worry. When Patty comes in for White, and Beli with him, the pages will materialize.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Marco warming up :lol

[sasaint]

The game plan is to get Trey untracked early. He has handled the ball more and taken two shots earlier than I can remember.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Lyles made his first 3, and the second was a good looking shot that did everything but go in. I'd like to see him with 7-8 3PA before the game is over.

[Chomag]

Tim grabbing DDR by the collar! :lol

[tbdog]

Lucky our interior D is on point /s

[tbdog]

Marco warming up :lol

He was putting in some epic stretching.

[james evans]

Aldridge plays like he wants to be traded

[ZeusWillJudge]

"McCollum trying to shake Forbes". :lol

[Chomag]

Forbes guarding with his back lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

Aldridge plays like he wants to be traded


:tu +1

[timtonymanu]

Alright, Guests!

[Chomag]

Let's just get this game overwith...

[sasaint]

I don't think Whiteside is set on many of those screens.

[r0drig0lac]

White can't stop Lillard

[timtonymanu]

I love it!

[sasaint]

They are shooting an unreal percentage from 3. And, needless to say, we are not.

[Chomag]

Sniffers still using the "it's only (insert month)" even after watching this dumpsterfire

[Beartrucci]

We are the ultimate team to play when you need some momentum or need to turn your season around

[TimDunkem]

Length, athleticism, and 3pt shooting are good things.

[r0drig0lac]

Jakob is soft

[ZeusWillJudge]

Nice feed by Poeltl. So we got that going for us.

[timvp]

Can Pop sign an extension during the middle of a game, tbh?

[Chomag]

Come on Pop at least try doing something different!! This is the definition of insanity!

[gambit1990]

spurs holding the blazers to 72% shooting.

[timtonymanu]

Length, athleticism, and 3pt shooting are good things.

:pop: High character, culture, and the midrange shots are better.

[raybies]

... how many times do we have to see the same results expecting change... the definition of insanity

[SpurPadre]

Getting cucked by the Guests...smh

[ZeusWillJudge]

White can't stop Lillard


Not many players stop Lillard. The Spurs are going to have to burn a few fouls and try to take him out of rhythm.

[raybies]

Come on Pop at least try doing something different!! This is the definition of insanity!
jinx

[BlackAndWhite]

Pop has truly gone senile. It's shocking how bad the team is playing considering the same personnel played much better last year

[r0drig0lac]

Length, athleticism, and 3pt shooting are good things.

Pop and his sniffers obviously disagree with that.

[james evans]

We can’t stop the 3 and can’t stop the drive. We’re looking like a goddamn lottery team.

[RD2191]

This is pathetic. Pop needs to gtfo or be fired tbh.

[tbdog]

Well another long game ahead.

[Dhbsr555]

Lonnnnnie

[sasaint]

Length, athleticism, and 3pt shooting are good things.

:pop: "Only in basketball, not in life."

[cjw]

This team doesn’t play defense.

- Drive and no help when man is beat
- Drive and kick, open threes
- Lazy even on dead ball plays

Meanwhile offense is iso-ing guys 20 feet from the basket.

Glad I didn’t waste money on league pass.

[raybies]

Lonnie!! please give pop something to think about bro

[Mugen]

Lonnieeeee

[Chomag]

jinx
:lol

[Mugen]

:lol Zone

[cjw]

Lonnnnnie

His defense makes Marco look like he should be All D

[timtonymanu]

Welp time to pull Lonnie out again

[ZeusWillJudge]

Can Pop sign an extension during the middle of a game, tbh?


First he has to offer himself an extension.

[sasaint]

Lonnie! Haha!

[james evans]

Holy shitballs. Walker early???? But with mills and bellineli?

[raybies]

a new hope

[Chomag]

Lonnie shooting non -competitive coast to coast shots

[SpurPadre]

Is it just lack of talent and not also flat out quitting on Pop?

[tbdog]

Another 40 point quarter. They getting open looks too.

[sasaint]

Going for 3 consecutive 40 point quarters this game.

[Dhbsr555]

That’s it I’m sold play him 40 minutes

[BlackAndWhite]

lol spurs getting worse as the season goes on

[Robz4000]

Pop gonna bench Lonnie another three months after that. It just wasn't competitive.

[timtonymanu]

Is it just lack of talent and not also flat out quitting on Pop?

Both imo

[Mugen]

Defensive coach :lol

[007nites]

Hopefully we get blown out by 25 minimum. I don't even know how Sean and Bill can call this game with enthusiasm.

[YoungbuckMurray]

How does a defensive 3 and D wing in carrol not get minutes when we give up 40 per quarter. Pop is a joke

[jeebus]

Lonnie laughed after that layup. He's not over himself. Pull that fuck out of the game.

[cjw]

Another 40 point quarter. They getting open looks too.

Yes. This isn’t the Blazers “shooting lights out”

It’s utter lack of defense and contesting shots.

[Sugus]

Lonnie had back-to-back defensive lapses, leading to uncontested Portland shots, but was nice otherwise. He really needs time to make mistakes and learn from them.

[Genovaswitness]

Jesus fuck. How bad can it get

[Dennis the Menace]

We can’t stop the 3 and can’t stop the drive. We’re looking like a goddamn lottery team.

Awesome. This is fantastic. Drafting and developing is the only good thing this franchise can do anymore.

[TimDunkem]

Hopefully we get blown out by 25 minimum. I don't even know how Sean and Bill can call this game with enthusiasm.

They're making excuses that they haven't had enough practice. This is the same damn team they had last year, ffs.

[sasaint]

Is it just lack of talent and not also flat out quitting on Pop?

I have been asking myself that question just about every game since the first 4/5. Mugen says they have quit on the old man. I honestly can't tell.

[ZeusWillJudge]

WTF was that? Seriously, they could have just set out traffic cones.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1195859236451999744

[Mugen]

This is fucking hilarious tbh.

[timtonymanu]

They're making excuses that they haven't had enough practice. This is the same damn team they had last year, ffs.

I’ve heard it all lol

[dbestpro]

There are no two ways about it, this team has quit on Pop.

[swrowe78]

This was eventually going to happen. It was a good run. 22 season playoff streak.

[sasaint]

How does a defensive 3 and D wing in carrol not get minutes when we give up 40 per quarter. Pop is a joke

Signing DeMarre is honestly one of the weirdest, most inexplicable events I have been around to see PATFO do.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Maybe we should have different people on the court at different times in the game. We are learning a little bit about that. After last year we kind of thought we knew who played well together.



:lol :pop: But I decided to start a guy who we really had no experience with anyway. And Beli-Wombat off the bench. That still seems like a good idea to me.

[Russ]

Pop gonna bench Lonnie another three months after that. It just wasn't competitive.

Pop should leave Walker out there.

Like when a manager leaves a pitcher in to take the racking.

[anon]

Maybe we're finally witnessing the stealth tank. On top of a deficient roster and questionable rotations, effort-wise the players are mailing it in because they know the script.

[timtonymanu]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1195859236451999744

Staying the course in 2019-2020 :lol

[raybies]

i believe :cry

[sasaint]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1195859236451999744

I think they do know who plays well together. They assiduously avoid putting them on the court at the same time.

[RD2191]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1195859236451999744

:lol

[timvp]

The weirdo sideline reporter reporting on stats he doesn't understand :lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

Poeltl has actually boxed out some tonight.


But...but... he can't do that and defend anyone. :lol

[raybies]

i think lonnie is ready :cry

[timvp]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1195859236451999744

:tu

[bklynspursfan]

Yak > LMA

[sasaint]

I wish I had a nickel for every time our announcers said,"And the Spurs cut the lead...!" this season. I could retire.

[3&D_TBH]

Poeltl is currently our highest scorer. :donkey

[Mugen]

we got this boys, I think we hold them to under 40 this quarter.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I wish I had a nickel for every time our announcers said,"And the Spurs cut the lead...!" this season. I could retire.



I was thinking that EXACT thing.

[Mugen]

I wish I had a nickel for every time our announcers said,"And the Spurs cut the lead...!" this season. I could retire.

:lol

[sasaint]

Maybe we're finally witnessing the stealth tank. On top of a deficient roster and questionable rotations, effort-wise the players are mailing it in because they know the script.

There is nothing stealthy about Pop. He is simply incompetent at this point.

[Dhbsr555]

So pop leaves beli in over walker

[Robz4000]

Guests gonna guest.

[raybies]

let's go marco.. pop is hellbent on playing you. make a shot or do something... i believe :cry

[JPB]

Spurs need a Derozan flagrant to shake things up.

[Mugen]

This is going to be our best loss in the last 5 games, I can feel it.

[Kurgan]

There are no two ways about it, this team has quit on Pop.

Why wouldn't they? Pop's authoritarian shtick doesn't work when he has to make exemptions for the two divas(LMA and Demar). That style of coaching only works when your stars are open to criticism too. The second Softridge demanded a trade out of SA is the moment the old Pop died. He became a hypocrite that has to walk on eggshells around the fragile personalities on the team.

[james evans]

Good thing the refs are helping us with nit picky calls.

[007nites]

Spurs need a Derozan flagrant to shake things up.

Flagrant 2 preferably.

[timtonymanu]

It’s funny how Lonnie gets benched so quickly for mistakes when the team without him is allowing 40 points in most quarters of games they’ve played this year

[3&D_TBH]

Why wouldn't they? Pop's authoritarian shtick doesn't work when he has to make exemptions for the two divas(LMA and Demar). That style of coaching only works when your stars are open to criticism too. The second Softridge demanded a trade out of SA is the moment the old Pop died. He became a hypocrite that has to walk on eggshells around the fragile personalities on the team. And to make matters worse, they haven’t really played like stars all year so they sure as hell shouldn’t be exempt from criticism at all.

[sasaint]

Why wouldn't they? Pop's authoritarian shtick doesn't work when he has to make exemptions for the two divas(LMA and Demar). That style of coaching only works when your stars are open to criticism too. The second Softridge demanded a trade out of SA is the moment the old Pop died. He became a hypocrite that has to walk on eggshells around the fragile personalities on the team.

EXACTLY!

[RD2191]

Why wouldn't they? Pop's authoritarian shtick doesn't work when he has to make exemptions for the two divas(LMA and Demar). That style of coaching only works when your stars are open to criticism too. The second Softridge demanded a trade out of SA is the moment the old Pop died. He became a hypocrite that has to walk on eggshells around the fragile personalities on the team.

Bold this man.

[bklynspursfan]

It’s funny how Lonnie gets benched so quickly for mistakes when the team without him is allowing 40 points in most quarters of games they’ve played this year

The very least get Carroll in there. Dude been hitting 3s anyways.

[anon]

There is nothing stealthy about Pop. He is simply incompetent at this point.

Pop has no experience stealth tanking. He had one blatantly tanking year which we all know what led to. So begging the question: can we recognize what a Pop stealth tank looks like? How do we know we aren't already looking at it?

[Robz4000]

RIP Forbes' knee

[Mugen]

Let's get Beli back in there

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Pop has no experience stealth tanking. He had one blatantly tanking year which we all know what led to. So begging the question: can we recognize what a Pop stealth tank looks like? How do we know we aren't already looking at it?

The league is stinky this year. 500 ball might get in the playoffs. As for full tank no one is catching GSW or NYK

[Dennis the Menace]

Get Mills Belli and Patty on the court together. Must preserve draft order

[emanueldavidginobili]

Damn looked like it was non contact, yikes

[sasaint]

And to make matters worse, they haven’t really played like stars all year so they sure as hell shouldn’t be exempt from criticism at all.

Pop would have absolutely ripped any of the old guys before the arrival of LMA - ESPECIALLY the big 3.

[Mugen]

Portland needs to get this back up to 20 so I can see Lonnie again. Game's over. :lol

[r0drig0lac]

Why wouldn't they? Pop's authoritarian shtick doesn't work when he has to make exemptions for the two divas(LMA and Demar). That style of coaching only works when your stars are open to criticism too. The second Softridge demanded a trade out of SA is the moment the old Pop died. He became a hypocrite that has to walk on eggshells around the fragile personalities on the team.

good post

[Degoat]

No way we trade Demar before bobble head night lol

[007nites]

Portland needs to get this back up to 20 so I can see Lonnie again. Game's over. :lol

[Dhbsr555]

We need a top 5 pick

[ZeusWillJudge]

They need to start giving the Spurs some of those 2-point FT's, like in the G-League.

[Mugen]

It'd really help Dejounte and Derrick a lot if they didn't have to set these losers up all the time. Messes with their aggressiveness.

[raybies]

I think a big problem in the SL is playing Forbes and Derozan. I think Forbes is adequate with his effort and ability as a shotmaker. Which leaves you with Derozan. If we just had a 3 and D Small Forward even the Starting lineup would be dangerous. That would give DJ and White more usage to create and it would also allow for a better defense all around.

[anon]

The league is stinky this year. 500 ball might get in the playoffs. As for full tank no one is catching GSW or NYK


I was told the western field was too tough. Also, the tanking rules have bee revised, you only need to be bottom 5 to get a shot at the first pick.

[Mugen]

lmao

[Mugen]

Patty to close crofl

[ZeusWillJudge]

Fuck me. Aldridge passes up the wide open 3, and DDR travels. Nice possession.

[Mugen]

CJ Mccollum checks in and Derrick White checks out.

[007nites]

I think a big problem in the SL is playing Forbes and Derozan. I think Forbes is adequate with his effort and ability as a shotmaker. Which leaves you with Derozan. If we just had a 3 and D Small Forward even the Starting lineup would be dangerous. That would give DJ and White more usage to create and it would also allow for a better defense all around.

Forbes is one of the few guys who actually puts in effort on both sides.

[james evans]

This shit is comical

[Mugen]

timvp what are the odds Patty closes this game with DWhite on the bench?

[Ron Swanson]

Ball don't lie.

[raybies]

Forbes is one of the few guys who actually puts in effort on both sides.
yeah. I'd keep him... we just have to get rid of Derozan... gonna be a long year if pop is hellbent on just letting him walk in the off season.

[Mugen]

The joke is on all of us since we've seen this game 4 times in a row already.

[james evans]

I was told the western field was too tough. Also, the tanking rules have bee revised, you only need to be bottom 5 to get a shot at the first pick.
Why would we want the first pick? Popovich is just gonna pick a guy no one has heard of just to play him for the first time in 2022

[Ron Swanson]

Patty :lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

LOL. Shit fast break by Mills leads to a 3 on the other end. It's 7 points instead of 2 points.

[timtonymanu]

These are two lottery teams out there

[james evans]

yeah. I'd keep him... we just have to get rid of Derozan... gonna be a long year if pop is hellbent on just letting him walk in the off season.
Derozan is not opting out of guaranteed money he can’t get anywhere else.

[Mugen]

Damian Lillard and CJ Mccollum....and the Spurs have used Patty Mills and Bryn Forbes to guard them most of these last 2 years.

:lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

Forbes is one of the few guys who actually puts in effort on both sides.


Like that play. He was so far behind that he had to put in an exceptional effort to get back to just a little behind. Gotta love it.

[timvp]

timvp what are the odds Patty closes this game with DWhite on the bench?

55%.

[Ron Swanson]

Derozan is not opting out of guaranteed money he can’t get anywhere else.

This is correct.

[ZeusWillJudge]

timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8)
what are the odds Patty closes this game with DWhite on the bench?

55%.


The odds go up a lot if the Spurs manage to keep it close. If it's out of hand, Patty probably gets some rest.

[raybies]

Derozan is not opting out of guaranteed money he can’t get anywhere else.
someone will offer him a contract that's worth more long term than just 27. always someone. I think if it comes down to Bryn and Demar, we sign bryn. Pop already said we are gonna have to pay for him. We need someone to make an offer he can't refuse. I really think the whole thing about this is that PATFO is gonna do things the "right way". The only way they save face is if he goes on his own accord.

[Mugen]

Time for everybody's favorite halftime game: NAME.THAT.ITALIAN!

He's got 0 points on 0-2 shooting with 1 turnover and gave up 2 wide open 3s from my count....

NAME THAT ITALIAN!

[Ron Swanson]

WTF is that Forbes jersey that guy is wearing? It's fucking awful.

[Ron Swanson]

Time for everybody's favorite halftime game: NAME.THAT.ITALIAN!

He's got 0 points on 0-2 shooting with 1 turnover and gave up 2 wide open 3s from my count....

NAME THAT ITALIAN!

Mussolini

[Mugen]

The odds go up a lot if the Spurs manage to keep it close. If it's out of hand, Patty probably gets some rest.

I mean that's pretty much it. If the Spurs are within striking distance to end the game, it's gonna be Patty and Bryn out there getting lit up by Dame and CJ.

[Mugen]

Mussolini

Mussolini is better at basketball tbh.

[Ron Swanson]

Mussolini is better at basketball tbh.

Sign him up. Can't be any worse than Marco.

[ZeusWillJudge]

someone will offer him a contract that's worth more long term than just 27. always someone. I think if it comes down to Bryn and Demar, we sign bryn. Pop already said we are gonna have to pay for him. We need someone to make an offer he can't refuse. I really think the whole thing about this is that PATFO is gonna do things the "right way". The only way they save face is if he goes on his own accord.


It's a weak FA year, and there are teams with money to spend.

[Chomag]

I love how Lonnie gets yanked for mistakes when most of this team is a mistake.

[SAGirl]

Checking in late.... it’s close enough. I see walker got minutes how was he? Was he competing?

[ZeusWillJudge]

I mean that's pretty much it. If the Spurs are within striking distance to end the game, it's gonna be Patty and Bryn out there getting lit up by Dame and CJ.


It's because Pop knows they play well together.

[Mugen]

Honestly, putting in Lonnie is an automatic A for the old man for me tbh.

The + is going to depend how clean Stotts' balls will be after this Spurs L.

[007nites]

Checking in late.... it’s close enough. I see walker got minutes how was he? Was he competing?

Murray out

[BillMc]

Mussolini is better at basketball tbh.

Mussolini also works better with Austrians than Beli.

[SAGirl]

I love how Lonnie gets yanked for mistakes when most of this team is a mistake.
I see

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Time for everybody's favorite halftime game: NAME.THAT.ITALIAN!

He's got 0 points on 0-2 shooting with 1 turnover and gave up 2 wide open 3s from my count....

NAME THAT ITALIAN!

Marco only taking two shots is a good thing going by his percentages

[Chomag]

Lonnie can do better I get that but for some reason have any of y'all noticed how much the energy level goes up for the whole team when he is in?

[Mugen]

Lonnie was fine. Had a good defensive play and invisible on offense for the most part except for that full court sprint and score. Hopefully he gets another 5 mins in the 2nd half.

[Mugen]

You can just tell pretty much half the team has checked out on Pop though.

To be fair, Pop looks like he's pretty checked out as well. Gonna be a long season. :lol

[anon]

Why would we want the first pick? Popovich is just gonna pick a guy no one has heard of just to play him for the first time in 2022

For one thing, attaching an frp to Derozan would widen his trade market exponentially. Sad thing is I'm only half-joking when I say that.

[SAGirl]

Lonnie was fine. Had a good defensive play and invisible on offense for the most part except for that full court sprint and score. Hopefully he gets another 5 mins in the 2nd half.
Thanks. Looking forward to Timvp grades.

[timtonymanu]

You can just tell pretty much half the team has checked out on Pop though.

To be fair, Pop looks like he's pretty checked out as well. Gonna be a long season. :lol

Yeah we are not even hearing the “soft” card stuff anymore even though every game so far has been just that. Everyone’s checked out.

[sasaint]

I love how Lonnie gets yanked for mistakes when most of this team is a mistake.

I just wish ownership would yank Pop. He makes more mistakes and bigger mistakes on a regular basis than any of his players.

[SAGirl]

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Go Gigi

[Mugen]

Can't believe Pop benched Lyles to start the half.

Isn't he the prototypical stretch 4 in this league? :lol

[Mugen]

LMA/Poetl lineup and they still can't rebound

[sasaint]

Nice pass from Derrick.

[Chomag]

Forbes getting destroyed on D but no surprise

[SAGirl]

Can't believe Pop benched Lyles to start the half.

Isn't he the prototypical stretch 4 in this league? :lol
thought he was the silver lining.
I just can’t believe the adjustment is for him instead of the guard players. Doesn’t matter I guess.

[Leetonidas]

Fuck yeah pop is gone

[sasaint]

BECKY!

[Beartrucci]

That Lillard call one of the worst I’ve seen in some time...

[Chomag]

LMAO Pop

[sasaint]

This might be the most interesting game of the year now.

[Mugen]

Seemed like worthy of a challenge but what do I know?

[Mugen]

crofl

[timtonymanu]

Later, Pop!

[r0drig0lac]

Pop is a clown

[sasaint]

Seemed like worthy of a challenge but what do I know?

Pop still doesn't know how to do those.

[Genovaswitness]

what did poop get ejected for? :lmao. I’ll be home soon to watch

[james evans]

They don’t have to cheat us. We are overmatched

[007nites]

The look on Timmys face was like "oh shit, I actually have to do something now" LOL

[Chomag]

OK who is coaching?? They look confused lol

[ducks]

Go spurs fire pop

[Dennis the Menace]

Maybe Pop will get tossed so Becky can get some burn for the future? Bring on the losses, we need the lottery. Not that the pick would play until 3 years later though under this management

I called it, boys!!

[Beartrucci]

what did poop get ejected for? :lmao. I’ll be home soon to watch

Lillard initiated all contact on a 3 point foul against White, White backing off not moving forward at all. Pop got pissed

[NASpurs]

I'm not watching; did Pop do his fake outrage shit and get tossed to try to pump up the team?

[LkrFan]

My Becky time? Spurs setting trends :lol

[Mugen]

So nobody wants to be the head coach? lol

[DC23]

If Pop was that upset with the call he should have just challenged it rather than give the Blazers 2 more points lol.

[ZeusWillJudge]

:pop: "Let's call up Keldon... just to screw with him."

[NASpurs]

So nobody wants to be the head coach? lol

Who would want to with this fucking roster :lol

[Mugen]

This is honestly fucking hilarious and embarrassing at the same time. I'm fucking dying.

[anon]

This might be the most interesting game of the year now.
Glad I tuned in when I did.

[r0drig0lac]

:lol Duncan's face

[Dennis the Menace]

Spurs start having fun once Pop gets ejected haha love it

[bklynspursfan]

These refs are a pile of ass. Despite the teams overall inconsistent/fireless play, they sure know how to make sure a run is stopped

[timvp]

Do the coaches even know who's the head coach now? :lol

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Not sure the assistants know who is the lead... Kinda looked like they were looking to Timmy after the TO

[Spurs da champs]

Do the coaches even know who's the head coach now? :lol

Lol

[james evans]

Portland must be a 17 point favorite because the refs now are blatantly cheating

[Chomag]

Spurs players are all off a sudden looking more loosend like a weight has been lifted TBH lol

[007nites]

Not sure the assistants know who is the lead... Kinda looked like they were looking to Timmy after the TO

Did you see his face lmao