Game Thread: Spurs @ Mavericks — Nov. 18, 2019 - 7:30 PM CT

[Cry Havoc]

I wonder how this is gonna end. :lol

Maybe we'll only lose by 14.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Good D by DeRozan on Doncic again.

[sasaint]

Duck, Poodle!

[R. DeMurre]

It's ironic that Pop hates the three point shot era, but forgives Forbes for every other shortcoming because he can hit the three.

[DPG21920]

Where is this DeRozan engagement and effort every game? This decisiveness and ruggedness.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Murray gambled on defense, and wound up having to defend Doncic. Doncic's eyes lit up, and he was going at him no matter what.

[Cry Havoc]

Murray FINALLY.

I'm in the 2021-22 season on 2k and he's an 89. :lol

[ElNono]

How's Dirk doing? Is he in double figures yet?

[Shakril]

Thats the difference between Lyles and Poeltl in the starting line-Up. The Defense is just better.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Damn, Poeltl strong to the hole! Shame that didn't fall though.

[R. DeMurre]

Doncic overjoyed to have dwarves guarding him all night.

[sasaint]

Dumbmar, butterfingers...

[r0drig0lac]

but but bwyn is too small and dewozan doesnt shoot fwees

true and true...and?

[timvp]

Jakob off the dribble from the three-point line :wow

[sasaint]

Mavs 48% from deep. Wow!

[Mugen]

Don't mean a thing when you can't defend and when you can't rebound.

Defensive coach should know that tbh.

[LittleCriminal]

I think DeRozan needs to slide to the SG.. Gay/Carroll should split the SF position.
Fuk this small ball chicken shit bullshit!

[ElNono]

weren't the Spurs the best team defending the 3pt line? Can't believe other teams are worse

[timvp]

DeRozan works his tail off to get a nearly impossible scooping layup and then the Mavs do a simple pick-and-roll and Porzingis hits an easy three. Story of the season, tbh.

[spurs10]

How's Dirk doing? Is he in double figures yet? I think he is in the locker room enjoying some bratwurst, pomme frites, and beer.

[ElNono]

DeRozan works his tail off to get a nearly impossible scooping layup and then the Mavs do a simple pick-and-roll and Porzingis hits an easy three. Story of the season, tbh.

We're not running anything. Funny as it sounds, Patty is the only guy you see gesturing out there whenever we actually want to run a play.

[timvp]

How's Dirk doing? Is he in double figures yet?

Manu has a career low 0 turnovers so far :tu

[spurs10]

DeRozan works his tail off to get a nearly impossible scooping layup and then the Mavs do a simple pick-and-roll and Porzingis hits an easy three. Story of the season, tbh. :pctoss

[8FOR!3]

Poeltl may need to start alongside Aldridge. Impressed with DeRozan's overall effort. His defense has been solid.

[FkLA]

Before I decide whether I should watch the game (from the beginning), Derrick White 7 mins...why? Injury or Pop being a faggot per usual?

[Mugen]

Can't believe prototypical stretch 4 Trey Lyles on the bench again :lol

[sasaint]

I think DeRozan needs to slide to the SG.. Gay/Carroll should split the SF position.
Fuk this small ball chicken shit bullshit!

Doesn't matter what you think. It doesn't matter how much ST agrees or disagrees with each other. Pop disagrees with all of us. Pop likes his current lineup and gonna stick with it.

Carroll can't even get in during garbage time. He is nowhere near splitting time with Gay.

[ElNono]

:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Kurgan]

DeRozan works his tail off to get a nearly impossible scooping layup and then the Mavs do a simple pick-and-roll and Porzingis hits an easy three. Story of the season, tbh.

Antiquated isoball vs modern ball.

[Chomag]

Why the he'll would Aldridge pass the ball to white while he was in the ground!?!

[sasaint]

White can't even stay on his feet. Shazzam!

[ElNono]

Manu has a career low 0 turnovers so far :tu

:tu

[ElNono]

welp, quit time...

[Mugen]

crofl

[timtonymanu]

Can't believe prototypical stretch 4 Trey Lyles on the bench again :lol

:cry He’s our bright spot.

[r0drig0lac]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[Mugen]

Lonnie! Lonnie! Lonnie!

[R. DeMurre]

Doncic overjoyed to have dwarves guarding him all night.

[YoungbuckMurray]

That was easy

[timvp]

Derrick comes in, falls a couple times, down 15.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

true and true...and?

so spurstalk going to keep trying make them the scapegoats?

[timtonymanu]

Alright Mavs, knew you had one good run in ya.

[spurs10]

The Mavs are just kicking their ass and the refs are doing their part too.

[140]

:lol

[TimDunkem]

White just embarrassed himself.

[spurs10]

I think I'm going to fall over too.

[ElNono]

say what you will, but DeMar is the only guy looking to get his numbers tonight

[Spurtacular]

This is hard to watch.

[Genovaswitness]

wow down 13 again :lmao

motherFUCK this team :lmao

[Joseph Kony]

why are the Spurs so fucking terrible at defending the 3? :lmao :lmao seems like literally every game some team is on fire against them. it's not a fucking coincidence at this point :lol

[ElNono]

Doncic is so overrated, tbh.... he's basically a chubby George Hill...

[Spurtacular]

I wonder what the percent discrepancy is between Gay one foot inside the 3-line and his 29 3FG.

[ElNono]

our shooters can't shoot, smh

[TimDunkem]

Doncic is so overrated, tbh.... he's basically a chubby George Hill...

I know you're just kidding but that doesn't even make sense, tbh.

[timvp]

Murray and White have been so bad :depressed

[Mugen]

The best part of these Spurs games is when they're down 20 in the 4th so I can watch the young guys play together.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Patty is really on Luka...lol

[Chomag]

Lmao miils

[Sugus]

Could we run a poll on how many consecutive Ls will it take for Pop to make significant changes to the starting lineup?

[3&D_TBH]

Mavs are gonna be giving it to us for years to come with Doncic and Pz. It really sucks tbh

[sasaint]

our shooters can't shoot, smh

Nope. And that handicap makes basketball a very difficult game.

[ElNono]

Doncic too fat to stay in front of Murray

[spurs10]

I'm either going to watch the 4th quarter or hold my hand over an open flame. It's a hard choice.

[Chomag]

Welp

[TimDunkem]

Could we run a poll on how many consecutive Ls will it take for Pop to make significant changes to the starting lineup?
15 at least.

[ElNono]

I'm either going to watch the 4th quarter or hold my hand over an open flame. It's a hard choice.

why just the hand?

[ducks]

Of course it goes in

[ElNono]

Defense looks improved... held them to 93 after 3...

[timtonymanu]

Let’s go Mavs!

[spurs10]

Doncic too fat to stay in front of Murray He's not fat he's big boned.

[Mugen]

Beli shooting 20 footers coming off screens. :lol

[sasaint]

Mavs are gonna be giving it to us for years to come with Doncic and Pz. It really sucks tbh

Truth. We are basically door mats at this point.

[Kurgan]

4th quarter Derozan meltdown coming up soon. Should be entertaining tbh

[R. DeMurre]

The concept of covering Doncic with Mills makes no sense.

[Arcadian]

It's not surprising that this team is bad, but they were supposed to be at least a little better than last year. How'd they get worse?

[r0drig0lac]

so spurstalk going to keep trying make them the scapegoats?

idk Pop is the real problem

[tim_duncan_fan]

The best part of these Spurs games is when they're down 20 in the 4th so I can watch the young guys play together.

[Texas_Ranger]

Doncic too fat to stay in front of Murray

imagine if he had a body like LeBron... he'd average 50, 15 and 15 .

[cd98]

Better not trade are lottery pick.

[timvp]

Defense looks improved... held them to 93 after 3...

https://media.giphy.com/media/TD0NYrLpcnsTm/source.gif

[ducks]

Beli break your leg

[Mugen]

Pop's faggot ass won't even play the top 10 pick next year, it's fucking depressing. Please fucking retire already. :lol

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

any white-suckers gonna do some damage control??

any insta-suckas gonna di some damage control??

[DPG21920]

Quadruple team Luka from here on out on the glass. Who cares if you lose, do not let him get a triple double. Let’s get petty. Tom Petty.

[ElNono]

imagine if he had a body like LeBron... he'd average 50, 15 and 15 .

Yeah, impressive he made it to the NBA

[r0drig0lac]

Carroll? lmao Pop

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

If I am Carroll, when do you say fuck it keep your money, trade me or I retire! Seeing Marco out there over you has to be a kick in the nuts.

[ElNono]

Can't tell if the guy with the horrible hairdo is Carroll or Lonnie

[spurs10]

why just the hand? Good point. Think I'll throw my Nephew jerseys on there too.


Defense looks improved... held them to 93 after 3... If we can hold them to 36 in the 4th they'll be under 130.

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

any white-suckers gonna do some damage control??

any insta-suckas gonna di some damage control??

They have been horrible tonight, but they need minutes. They need to play through the good & bad, and be coached hard. I don't know what their ceiling is, but they have a decent chance of getting better unlike many on our roster who are limited by size, athletic ability, or age

[212094ever]

:lmao

[ElNono]

If we can hold them to 36 in the 4th they'll be under 130.

This team needs your advanced analytics

[boutons_deux]

Spurs losing 3Gs: 4 - 16

[ducks]

Dunk it

[sasaint]

And the Spurs cut the lead.

[spurs10]

Can't tell if the guy with the horrible hairdo is Carroll or Lonnie If they add some fruit in there it will have a nice Carmen Miranda look.

[JPB]

Carmelo not playing

Which tells you about the Melo effect.

[timvp]

Poeltl actually makes a layup :wow

[Spurtacular]

Can we at least return the favor?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2rOjlhdQL0

[Mugen]

I'm gonna make a killing on that Wizards game tbh.

[DPG21920]

Spurs are like watching a middle of the pack WNBA team with all the weird layups and mid-range.

[8FOR!3]

Poeltl is having himself a nice game. Murray has got to consistently knock down that midrange jumper bc the rest of his offensive game right now is not great. Lots of awkward drives leading into turnovers.

[Capt Bringdown]

It's not surprising that this team is bad, but they were supposed to be at least a little better than last year. How'd they get worse?

Maybe the Spurs were overachieving last year.
Seems to me that the Spurs "stars," LMA and DeRozan simply aren't that good.
It's a stars league, and the Spurs are on the outside looking in.

[ElNono]

DeRozan can be a great #2, but you need a #1 and a bench

[spurs10]

Mavs missed a 3!

[Kurgan]

Spurs are like watching a middle of the pack WNBA team with all the weird layups and mid-range.

I'd put my money on a WNBA team being able to shoot the threeball better than us

[BWS-1994]

Why sub out Poetl?

[ElNono]

who's that Barea looking mofo on the Mavs? Can't miss

[Play Boban]

Luka is better than Duncan.

[Chomag]

They are going right at Forbes lol

[timvp]

Forbes with the negative IQ foul...

[ElNono]

Forbes is so bad at everything but shooting open 3s

[spurs10]

Luka is fatter than Duncan. He likes chill fries...a lot.

[ElNono]

Forbes again

[ElNono]

El niño rico is horrible

[BWS-1994]

Someone might win tonight’s poll with Forbes!

[NASpurs]

They are going right at Forbes lol

:pop: Fell right into our trap!

[YoungbuckMurray]

Forbes blows

[r0drig0lac]

Forbes is a gleaguer

[Kurgan]

Forbes makes a mistake but, of course, he'll stay in the game because he's one of Pop's favorites

[timvp]

DeRozan has been a beast :tu

[ElNono]

Now DDR is gonna turn the ball over twice and all the haters are gonna come down on him

[Mugen]

Don't fuck up this cover, Mavs!

[Shakril]

Why sub out Poetl?

He played to well, which would force Pop reconsider the starting Line-Up. So better pull him put before its too late.

[ragas]

Poeltl out, Foebes in? Spurs are done.

[ElNono]

Forbes makes a mistake but, of course, he'll stay in the game because he's one of Pop's favorites

:pop: feel good story

[sasaint]

DeRozan can be a great #2, but you need a #1 and a bench

Only a #1 should be as ball dominant as Dumbmar. He is not a #1, and not a good #2 because he is not effective unless he does dominate the ball, which takes it out of the hands of your #1.

[timvp]

Doncic has crominated White and Murray :depressed

[8FOR!3]

We need a 3&D wing so bad

*DeMarre Carroll enters the game*

Oh wait...

[spurs10]

DeRozan has been a beast :tu Yep he is playing like he means it.

[212094ever]

Lol Forbes and Mills

[timvp]

Mills for White not Forbes :depressed

[ElNono]

Only a #1 should be as ball dominant as Dumbmar. He is not a #1, and not a good #2 because he is not effective unless he does dominate the ball, which takes it out of the hands of your #1.

He needs screen, etc. This team is dumb.

[NASpurs]

Someone might win tonight’s poll with Forbes!

I said 10 and 0 and so far he’s at 8 and 0. Come on Forby!

[ace3g]

Carroll defensive pressure leads to DeRozan basket!!!!

[vander]

Derozen trade value peaking

[timvp]

DeMarre on D! DeMar on O!

Cue Mugen to tell us how this will end :lol

[ElNono]

Mugen about to have a heart attack watching Carroll play defense

[Mugen]

What did Demarre do there? Why didn't his player just immediately score on him like with Beli?

[Degoat]

Give that man an extension!! Lol jk

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Pop has had enough of this shit. Took our DDr and Beli back in

[spurs1990]

DeMar DeRozan shutting us up. Let's go bro

[Mugen]

How it's gonna end is these fucking retard Spurs are gonna cover and lose by 4. I just fucking know it. :lol

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Doncic has crominated White and Murray :depressed

It's OK, we got Mills to D him up

[8FOR!3]

Doncic has crominated White and Murray :depressed

I don't understand why Carroll isn't on him, he has the body to guard him and the other two don't. That's why DeRozan has had more success guarding him than White/Murray. Yet instead Carroll is guarding Porzingis who is 9 inches taller than him.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

demar carrying the team per par and that aint easy considering the fanbase bmi

[Mugen]

I have faith in Patty to get absolutely lit up by Doncic to end this game.

Spurfan thinking the Spurs are gonna win this game. :lol

[8FOR!3]

What did Demarre do there? Why didn't his player just immediately score on him like with Beli?

The steal was nice but we should not have him guarding a guy 9 inches taller than him lol.

[sasaint]

He needs screen, etc. This team is dumb.

The team is a pretty good reflection of the coach. Why do they not screen? Because Pop doesn't demand it, so they don't. I honestly see many plays that we run.

[ace3g]

DeMarre 3!!!

[ElNono]

Lonnie for 3!

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

DDR look like he got hit by a hand grenade

[r0drig0lac]

DEMARRE!!!!

[Mugen]

What did Demarre do there where he shot the ball and it went in? Why didn't it hit the side of the backboard like when Beli shoots it?

Can a HOF coach explain that to me?

[timvp]

What did Demarre do there? Why didn't his player just immediately score on him like with Beli?

I haven't seen that maneuver for a couple years, tbh :lol

[sasaint]

Where the hell has Carroll been? I wish somebody in the post-game would ask Pop that question.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Lonnie for 3!

:lol

[bbarry]

Can't wait to see how Spurs fall flat in this one. Perhaps the typical miss wide open shots, not securing rebounds, and the turn the ball over stupidly.

[james evans]

Much respect to Carrol that can be benched for most of the season and get in and hit a 3 instantly

[timvp]

Is this DeMarre's Malik-in-Philly moment?

[ElNono]

Give it to DDR and clear up

[GB20]

Lonnie for 3!

:lol

[Mugen]

Derozan with a great game that I already forgive his inevitable fuck up to end this game.

[sasaint]

Lonnie for 3!

The other hair.

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Gotta like DDR's decision making tonight. Strong going to basket and not settling too much for fade away turnarounds

[spurs1990]

There's a good chance we're winning this game

[timtonymanu]

Carroll needs to start over Lyles

[james evans]

Derozan had a good game, but the final minutes of the 4th are here so everyone knows what time it is

[timvp]

How is that a foul on DeRozan, tbh?

[sasaint]

Much respect to Carrol that can be benched for most of the season and get in and hit a 3 instantly

Clearly an indication that he is not over himself.

[R. DeMurre]

and here comes DeRozan's 4th quarter decision sequence...

[TimDunkem]

Even at his best, DD still fucks you over in the clutch. I've never seen a less clutch "star".

[NASpurs]

Boxscore watching and Forbes has 10 and 0. That’s what I guessed. End his day Pop.

[james evans]

And that foul wasn't Derozan's fault, That was Aldridge not stepping up on the screen. The same thing happened the other night against the Magic that led to a Fornier 3

[ducks]

Carol lot of 4 quarter
Minutes better d

[Kurgan]

Derozan is probably one of the most blocked-in-the-clutch players of all-time

[8FOR!3]

Not sure we win this game but we have shown that the team isn't completely hopeless. DeRozan/Aldridge attacking and Poeltl/Carroll on defense.

[NASpurs]

Even at his best, DD still fucks you over in the clutch. I've never seen a less clutch "star".

Probably why he’s called Walmart Kobe.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Go straight at Doncic and foul that fucker out.

[ElNono]

LMA and Patty choking per par

[Leetonidas]

havent been watching at all but saw the spurs got to within two points so turned it on and right on queue down 5 and and a loose ball foul on LMA :lmao :lmao

[Robz4000]

Hopefully this is DeRozan's last game as a Spur tbh.

[james evans]

We can't hit open 3s consistently for shit

[timvp]

Mills, you gotta hit that.......

[Robz4000]

:lol and I just cut Finney-Smith in my fantasy league

[NASpurs]

Fucking Bryanne

[james evans]

Hopefully this is DeRozan's last game as a Spur tbh.
he's actually had a good game. Kept us in it all game, but just like others, the 4th quarter meltdown is coming.

[slick'81]

Mills/forbes and derozan ftw

[sasaint]

Go straight at Doncic and foul that fucker out.

That would not be good sportsmanship.

[Leetonidas]

Carroll finally getting minutes? Nice

[timtonymanu]

Boxscore watching and Forbes has 10 and 0. That’s what I guessed. End his day Pop.

Lol

[timvp]

Forbes' redemption arc! Mugen with the goods

[sasaint]

Bryn was hammered on that shot.

[BatManu20]

Lol Patty

[Leetonidas]

jesus patty sucks

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Only thing that would make this game amazing would be DDR hitting a three for the win

[ElNono]

uhhh terrible shot Patty

[Mugen]

crofl

[james evans]

Luka fouled forbes on that 3. And Mills is a dumbass for that 3 he took

[SpurSpike]

I almost puked when patty took that off balance brick...

[Robz4000]

:lmao that luck

[Spurtacular]

Forbes needs to anticipate the contact and get those 3 FTAs TBH.

[NASpurs]

Lol

Oh well, the loss is just as good in the long run.

[BatManu20]

Lucky ass shot :lol

[timvp]

Finney-Smith with the luckiest game of his life.

[Leetonidas]

lmao

[Mugen]

lmao

[JPB]

Seems like spurs don't wanna win.

[Slippy]

Patty and Bryn in for defense. Giving up offensives. Love my pop

[ragas]

Great shot selection

[davidbowie]

patty cant move and catch and hit. he needs to be set SMH

[sasaint]

Forbes needs to anticipate the contact and get those 3 FTAs TBH.

He was clearly hammered. Obvious.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Patty mills with the Steph curry green light. What a god damn disgrace

[ElNono]

Pop inbounds play... basically a turnover

[8FOR!3]

Spurs offense actually showing signs of life getting good shots and making decent decisions. A couple haven't fallen here and there but this is the most promise I've seen out of the offense all year.

[Robz4000]

he's actually had a good game. Kept us in it all game, but just like others, the 4th quarter meltdown is coming.

Agreed. Just hope the Spurs sell high on him after this performance.

[timtonymanu]

Another game where if it wasn’t for the first quarter deficit, this team could have taken the game. Clearly that starting 5 doesn’t work and it looks like Lyles is finally gonna be benched like he should have been.

[sasaint]

I almost puked when patty took that off balance brick...

Seriously. What was the damn rush?!

[Spurtacular]

Shades of Ralph Sampson 1985 WCF Game 5.

[Spurs fever]

Lol

[james evans]

Imagine if Carroll had played Belineli's minutes all game

[slick'81]

Lmao patty fckn mills

[Robz4000]

:lmao there's clutch time DePression

[ElNono]

:lol

[212094ever]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[ace3g]

Gay for 3!!!!

[Robz4000]

Not this Gay!

[Genovaswitness]

fucktard derozan with another clutch turnover :lmao

hope they have beds in the psych ward for this piece of shit :lmao

[boutons_deux]

doncic with the dagger, effortless

[Chomag]

Really Forbes....

[ducks]

Carol in not Forbes idiot pop

[Spurs fever]

Is anyone guarding Luka?

[JPB]

Rudy teasing spurs fans lol

[ElNono]

lol Forbes on Doncic with the game on the line... Pooooop

[Mugen]

wooooooo get that cover, mavs!

[Robz4000]

:lol Forbes' D

[spurs1990]

How did Luka even see over Forbes on that shot

[Monostradamus]

BIG DICK DONCIC

[timtonymanu]

Alright Luka!!!

[sasaint]

Agreed. Just hope the Spurs sell high on him after this performance.

No way Pop trades him after he proves what a good trade Pop made.

[ragas]

Forbes on Doncic? Really?

[james evans]

should have had some length on Luka. Who didn't know he was shooting that?

[timvp]

Mavs had Doncic isolated on Mills but set a pick so Forbes would switch onto him. That's all you need to know about what opposing scouting reports are saying about Forbes :(

[R. DeMurre]

Doncic hitting a three over Forbes is the least surprising outcome imaginable...

[Spurtacular]

GOAT coach has worst defender in the league matched up with their star. Nice.

[ducks]

Timvp can guard him better

[davidbowie]

WE STINK

[ZeusWillJudge]

Go straight at Doncic and foul that fucker out.


That would not be good sportsmanship.

They should have gone straight at Doncic and fouled that fucker out, but it wouldn't have been good sportsmanship.

[Kurgan]

Patty has been fucking horrible closing this game. Bad shots, bad passes, fumbling the ball.

[Mugen]

The Mavs running screen and roll when it didn't fucking matter because it was either Patty or Bryn on Luka crofl