Game Thread: Spurs vs. Timberwolves - Nov. 27, 2019 @ 7:30pm CST, 3:30 Riga Time

[BillMc]

Timber Pups come to town to face a Spurs team where no one follows each other on Instagram. Chaos and a close SA victory ensue.

[BillMc]

https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nba/11-27-2019/minnesota-timberwolves-vs-san-antonio-spurs-prediction-4945/


The Minnesota Timberwolves (https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/) will head on the road to the AT&T Center for a Western Conference showdown against the San Antonio Spurs (https://www.nba.com/spurs/) on Wednesday night.These franchises came into the season with similar hopes of contending for a postseason spot but the season hasn’t gone as planned for Greg Popovich and company. One-and-a-half months into the year, it’s turning out to be a lost season for the Spurs. San Antonio is off to an unsightly 6-12 overall record through 18 games, tying them for the third-worst record in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, Minnesota has kept pace in the Wild Wild West with a 9-8 record through their first 18 contests, good for seventh place in the conference standings. Can the Spurs stop the bleeding at home with a win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday?

TWolves move Wiggins to point guard, Teague to bench

Minnesota stopped a two-game slide on Monday night, taking down the Atlanta Hawks 125-113 behind 28 points and 13 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns. Andrew Wiggins added 25 points while rookie Jarrett Culver chipped in 14 for the Timberwolves, who crept one-game above the .500-mark with the win. The TWolves shot 13-of-35 from 3-point range and got to the free-throw line 36 times in the win.Since Jeff Teague missed four games with an illness, the TWolves have been running the offense through Wiggins at the point guard spot and it’s been working for the most part.

Without a true point guard on the floor, the Timberwolves have been outscoring opponents by a wide margin (https://cleaningtheglass.com/stats/player/3949/lineups?on=3949&off=3604&off=2656#tab-four_factors). Since returning to the court, Teague has assumed a role off the bench (https://theathletic.com/1412390/2019/11/26/jeff-teague-timberwolves-point-guard-demotion-jarrett-culver-andrew-wiggins/), giving a much-needed boost to the second unit while Culver, the No. 3-overall pick in the draft, starts in his place.

Spurs facing possibility of lost seasonThe Spurs lost for the ninth time in 10 games on Monday night, falling short at home 114-104 versus LeBron James and the L.A. Lakers. LaMarcus Aldridge scored a team-high 30 points while DeMar DeRozan added 24 in a losing effort for the Spurs.

San Antonio has fallen on hard times this season, and with a veteran roster, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Spurs embark on an all-out rebuild by shipping away some of their assets at the trade deadline. DeRozan and Aldridge are likely to be the two players who will have their names buzzing as the trade deadline approaches.
DeRozan has tried to stay positive (https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/DeMar-DeRozan-stays-positive-in-San-Antonio-14864349.php) amidst the downswing but he recently cleared his social media posts, adding fuel to the trade rumors that have already started to heat up. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald (https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article237633554.html), the Miami Heat have emerged as suitors for both players.
Over San Antonio’s last 10 games, the Spurs have allowed a whopping 119.3 points per 100 possessions, which is the second-worst mark in the league during that span. Their -7.4 net rating also ranks 26th in the league in that timeframe.

[Mugen]

My man BillMc (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16431) with the game thread goods :tu

[BillMc]

My man BillMc (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16431) with the game thread goods :tu

Cheers bro!:toast

[Mugen]

I wonder if Pop is going to have my man Bryn guarding Wiggins to start the game again. Nothing like putting one of the worst defenders on the league on a 6'8" guy averaging 25ppg :lol

[BillMc]

I wonder if Pop is going to have my man Bryn guarding Wiggins to start the game again. Nothing like putting one of the worst defenders on the league on a 6'8" guy averaging 25ppg :lol

We can only hope Wiggins reverts to his old, unmotivated self. But as Ike said "Hope is not a plan."

[quentin_compson]

:flag:

[sananspursfan21]

This is maybe the only season where I truly believe in moral victories and the Lakers game was sorta one. Here’s to building on that “momentum” :toast

[GAustex]

We can only hope Wiggins reverts to his old, unmotivated self. But as Ike said "Hope is not a plan."
Sun Tzu speaks not of hope

[BWS-1994]

I wonder if Pop is going to have my man Bryn guarding Wiggins to start the game again. Nothing like putting one of the worst defenders on the league on a 6'8" guy averaging 25ppg :lol

Probably matched against Culver. That I want to see.

[Leetonidas]

Cant wait to watch Wiggins drop 35 with midget Forbes guarding him again :lmao

[BillMc]

Thanks for adding the date mods. My mistake. :toast

[acoelho1]

I wonder if Pop is going to have my man Bryn guarding Wiggins to start the game again. Nothing like putting one of the worst defenders on the league on a 6'8" guy averaging 25ppg :lol

Don’t worry. If Bryn struggles, Pop will put his defensive ace Mills on him. If he can guard Durant, sure enough he can handle Wiggins.

[SpurPadre]

Don’t worry. If Bryn struggles, Pop will put his defensive ace Mills on him. If he can guard Durant, sure enough he can handle Wiggins.

Just look how distressed and frustrated KD looks here:
http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Kevin+Durant+Patty+Mills+Oklahoma+City+Thunder+-gmDSBw2dwDl.jpg

[spurs10]

We can only hope Wiggins reverts to his old, unmotivated self. But as Ike said "Hope is not a plan."
The miserable have no other medicine
But only hope.
~William Shakespeare

I actually disagree with the 'other Bill' here because there is whiskey and other assorted spirits.
:flag:

[BillMc]

Sun Tzu speaks not of hope


The miserable have no other medicine
But only hope.
~William Shakespeare

I actually disagree with the 'other Bill' here because there is whiskey and other assorted spirits.
:flag:

ST has knowledgeable and well-read members! Props!:bobo:reading

[spurs10]

ST has knowledgeable and well-read members! Props!:bobo:reading Let's hope the literary Gods bring us a big fat win! :bobo

[BillMc]

Let's hope the literary Gods bring us a big fat win! :bobo

:bobo

[NameLess Scrub]

Haven’t been watching as much NBA this season.

Why is this team so freaking bad? Is LaMarcus incapable of pulling a 17-18 season anymore?

[DPG21920]

Do the spurs win the first quarter?

[DPG21920]

Haven’t been watching as much NBA this season.

Why is this team so freaking bad? Is LaMarcus incapable of pulling a 17-18 season anymore?

https://media.giphy.com/media/YLHwkqayc1j7a/giphy.gif

[Coach X]

A lot of things to watch tonight. Can’t wait for the game to start.

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
(https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 2h (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/1199806750456725506)
And Metu is unavailable with a sore foot



Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA)

The Spurs have announced Drew Eubanks is available for tonight’s game against Minnesota.

[itzsoweezee]

Haven’t been watching as much NBA this season.

Why is this team so freaking bad? Is LaMarcus incapable of pulling a 17-18 season anymore?

Pop doesn't believe in defense anymore. See, eg: https://twitter.com/CharlieOCharles/status/1197537581170192384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-7083312391543329775.ampproject.net%2F1911121900560 %2Fframe.html

[NameLess Scrub]

https://media.giphy.com/media/YLHwkqayc1j7a/giphy.gif

:lol


Pop doesn't believe in defense anymore. See, eg: https://twitter.com/CharlieOCharles/status/1197537581170192384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-7083312391543329775.ampproject.net%2F1911121900560 %2Fframe.html

Oh man

[BillMc]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKVAMNoUYAEl_qO?format=jpg&name=large

[DPG21920]

Timberwolves Money Line tbh..

[Mugen]

Timberwolves Money Line tbh..

:lol Same tbh.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Prayingdog.jpg pop keeps Belinelli on the end of the bench where he belongs

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKbExHEWsAESBWi?format=jpg&name=large

[Degoat]

Spurs got this one tonight :flag:

[spurs10]

Do the spurs win the first quarter? Just hope it's not the dreaded 'we lose the 1st quarter and then win the next three for a loss.' All loses are bad, but the 'what if we hadn't played like crap in the first quarter' ones are my least favourite.

[spurs10]

Spurs got this one tonight :flag: We should prevail! :flag:

[GAustex]

With the way things have been going it’s hard to optimistic for the good guys.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Timber Pups come to town to face a Spurs team where no one follows each other on Instagram. Chaos and a close SA victory ensue.


LOL. Great opening.

"Signpost up ahead. You're entering the social media zone."

[ZeusWillJudge]

LA outside and inside. That's a good start. Be better if someone would consider defending KAT.

[sasaint]

Minny doesn't think Derrick will take an open 3 - at least not when he is just initiating the offense.

[poopbox]

oh look its the lma clogged toilet offense

[sasaint]

oh look its the lma clogged toilet offense

No complaints from me so far.

[duncan2k5]

No complaints from me so far.

U have low standards

[ZeusWillJudge]

Minny doesn't think Derrick will take an open 3 - at least not when he is just initiating the offense.


Well he just took one... sort of.

[sasaint]

Rudy follows up his airball 3 with a cross court pass to the TPups. Send in DeMarre.

[duncan2k5]

We bench DJ so white can pass up shots and miss layups? What's the point?

[TheGoatishere]

This team is trash

[duncan2k5]

Whoever cut Wiggins' hair needs to be shot

[sasaint]

U have low standards

No, I hate LMA and want him gone. But I have no problem with the way he is starting off this game.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Wow. Pop explaining something to Derrick as he came off the floor. Did it look like White was just turning his back on him and walking away? He sure as hell didn't look interested.

[duncan2k5]

I thought u guys said we only have slow starts with Murray starting?

[duncan2k5]

No, I hate LMA and want him gone. But I have no problem with the way he is starting off this game.

Fair enough

[sasaint]

We bench DJ so white can pass up shots and miss layups? What's the point?

So, DJ comes in and passes up an 8 footer in the lane.

[Mugen]

The neutering of Dejounte is basically complete, he didn't even want to go 1 on 1 on a fast break :lol

[sasaint]

Wow. Pop explaining something to Derrick as he came off the floor. Did it look like White was just turning his back on him and walking away? He sure as hell didn't look interested.

Wow. I missed it.

[duncan2k5]

Dejounte successfully neutered by Pop... Now he doesn't wanna take the shots he usually takes and makes... Nice job Pop

[duncan2k5]

The neutering of Dejounte is basically compete, he didn't even want to go 1 on 1 on a fast break :lol

I said the same thing... Lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

I thought u guys said we only have slow starts with Murray starting?


Word order. When Murry starts, we only have slow starts. Doesn't mean it's exclusive.

[duncan2k5]

Offense and defense looking better with Murray in

[RC_Drunkford]

We bench DJ so white can pass up shots and miss layups? What's the point?

you really were born with a dildo up your ass

[Mugen]

Hopefully we get the shitty Wiggins tonight tbh.

[Slippy]

Offense and defense looking better with Murray in

Haha the whole team look better once Bryn is out

[sasaint]

Hopefully we get the shitty Wiggins tonight tbh.

Seems fair. They will get the shitty Dumbmar.

[sasaint]

Murray with the no-jam.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Smart of Murray to shield the ball instead of going for the show-off dunk and getting it blocked.

Gotta find the silver linings where you can.

[Joseph Kony]

Marco getting ready to check in :vomit:

[duncan2k5]

Murray the gamechanger

[ZeusWillJudge]

Poeltl having a block party.

[sasaint]

Smart of Murray to shield the ball instead of going for the show-off dunk and getting it blocked.

Gotta find the silver linings where you can.

No doubt Pop liked it.

[duncan2k5]

DeRozan can't be traded soon enough

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Belinelli in fuck you pop

[Mugen]

Mamma Mia!!!!!! :lmao

[timtonymanu]

Oh great here comes Italian faggot

[Kurgan]

DeRozan can't be traded soon enough


His ball-stopping is hideous basketball.

[RC_Drunkford]

Beli back in the rotation. Flopovich:lol

[Slippy]

pop back to playing his Italian stallion

[duncan2k5]

Rudy has been horrible lately

[ZeusWillJudge]

BeliFuckinelli. :cry

[Robz4000]

:lmao Murray holy shit

[poopbox]

Dejounte's 3 :cry

[duncan2k5]

Marco picking up where he left off...by time Lonnie gets off Pop's bench he will be a corpse

[Kurgan]

:lol at everyone thinking Pop removed Beli from the rotation. He was probably just resting him last game.

[ZeusWillJudge]

No doubt Pop liked it.


Okay, they just replayed it. No way was that shot getting blocked. That was just me expecting the worst. :lol

[NASpurs]

:lol Murray should be traded just for that.

Damn, can we get a gif of that airball? Holy f

[spurs1990]

What was that. Did he have a stroke or something

[duncan2k5]

Murray should stick to spot up threes until he gets better... LMFAO!

[phxspurfan]

Spurs hurry up and trade these fools so I can start being mildly interested again

[Mugen]

It's honestly crazy how much Pop hates Lonnie.

Lonnie basically shut down Ellington in the Knicks game after Beli was getting roasted.

So even if the kid plays great defense, he's stuck handing out gatorades :lol

[Kurgan]

:lmao Murray holy shit

At least he's airballing threes instead of mid-rangers like Demar.

[ZeusWillJudge]

:lmao Murray holy shit


Bill Land had just gotten through saying that the Spurs should get the last shot of the quarter. And DJ tosses that airball early in the clock. I'm really surprised the Wolves didn't drain one to punish the stupid.

[Gorepopovich]

:lmao

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Nice minutes by Jakob to close quarter... Still don't understand starting him (with exception of a few teams that play big)

[objective]

Remember the excuses for Pop not playing White and Murray together?

"But but but no doubt after 10 games when Murray is off minutes restriction he and White will have to play together!"

No chance. :lol

[SpurPadre]

At least he's airballing threes instead of mid-rangers like Demar.

Shit, at least he's taking threes unlike DeRozan.

[Sugus]

Oof, that airballed 3 by DJ... Pop's coaching has to be put in question when every single Spurs player except for Marco, Patty and Forbes are afraid to shoot the god damned basketball. Everyone's thinking way too much about it, it's fucking with their game. It's very noticeable on an aggressive player like DJ but White is also getting caught up in it, when his aggressiveness was a strength for him last season.

If I had to guess, I'd say Pop is trying way too hard to get back to 2014 and is preaching the "pass first, only shoot great looks" mentality, when he doesn't have the personnel for that style of play at all.

[Mugen]

Forbes back to guarding Wiggins crofl

[duncan2k5]

Gay has been pretty bad lately, but gets a pass, somehow

[sasaint]

Nice minutes by Jakob to close quarter... Still don't understand starting him (with exception of a few teams that play big)

I think he is a bust coming off the bench. This first quarter was the best, most energetic he has looked all season.

[ZeusWillJudge]

No matter who it is, the Spurs D can find a way to make them look good.

[timtonymanu]

It's honestly crazy how much Pop hates Lonnie.

Lonnie basically shut down Ellington in the Knicks game after Beli was getting roasted.

So even if the kid plays great defense, he's stuck handing out gatorades :lol

People expecting the team to turn it around when the old man is still the biggest problem

[Mugen]

What a surprise, Forbes/Beli in together and it's all you can eat 3s for the Wolves

[poopbox]

Forbes and Marco playing together :cry

[hoopdreams11]

Marco 0-3 take him out

[timtonymanu]

Shaq could make 3s against our defense tbh

[Mugen]

Just wow, the old fuck is actually trying to torpedo the team.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Forbes and Marco playing together :cry


It's the HOV lane of the hardwood.

[timtonymanu]

Hopefully TWolves keep running us out

[NASpurs]

:lol Pop's a fucking idiot. What does he expect when he plays this trash lineup

[Mugen]

:lmao

[Sugus]

So upsetting that Pop not only plays shit rotations, but acts all misterious about them. I don't think I've heard a single explanation from him that hasn't been sarcastic or deflective. At which point does he start to actually become accountable for the team's performance?

[sasaint]

People expecting the team to turn it around when the old man is still the biggest problem

Yup. I am so conflicted. I want Dumbmar gone, and I have always wanted LMA gone. But in my dream world, somebody - anybody - other than Pop would be calling the shots on those trades.

[duncan2k5]

Marco can literally take a shit on the floor and Pop would still play him 30 minutes... He does ANYTHING he wants out there and doesn't get reprimanded

[timtonymanu]

Keep it up, Wolves. No more playoff streaks for the old man, time to eat your shit sandwich if you wanna keep running it back game after game.

[Slippy]

Why is Bryn out there After his terrible first quarter. It can't be spacing. Then I see Marco out there as our Sf. Haha only pop.

Down 5 already

[Mugen]

If you're on this team, the only thing that's very clear is that Pop will play his guys.

Don't listen to any of his bullshit about playing D, that shit doesn't matter when Beli and Forbes are getting all the minutes they can handle.

Just keep your head down and make sure your agent is putting in that trade request.

[jeebus]

Marco can literally take a shit on the floor and Pop would still play him 30 minutes... He does ANYTHING he wants out there and doesn't get reprimanded
He's the new Matt Boner/Jeff Ayres/Gary Neal at pg.

[sasaint]

So upsetting that Pop not only plays shit rotations, but acts all misterious about them. I don't think I've heard a single explanation from him that hasn't been sarcastic or deflective. At which point does he start to actually become accountable for the team's performance?

Ownership has to wake up before Pop will be held accountable.

[phxspurfan]

Forbes back to guarding Wiggins

got damn I'm so glad I'm not watching this

[RC_Drunkford]

People expecting the team to turn it around when the old man is still the biggest problem

this

[timtonymanu]

So upsetting that Pop not only plays shit rotations, but acts all misterious about them. I don't think I've heard a single explanation from him that hasn't been sarcastic or deflective. At which point does he start to actually become accountable for the team's performance?

He’s been mailing it in since 2014, tbh. Pop might as well wave at the fans every game like Kobe did on his retirement tour. Same exact situation right now

[NASpurs]

Calls a timeout and Beli and Forbes are still there together :lol

[Mugen]

Holy fuck he kept Beli in

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:lol so I guess Carroll is out of the rotation now cause he missed a 3 last game? Mean while the dumb wop can play horrid defense and build a house and keeps getting minutes

[Mugen]

Bwahahahahha Beli

[sasaint]

Marco with the Meadowlark Lemon shot... Sheesh.

[timtonymanu]

If you're on this team, the only thing that's very clear is that Pop will play his guys.

Don't listen to any of his bullshit about playing D, that shit doesn't matter when Beli and Forbes are getting all the minutes they can handle.

Just keep your head down and make sure your agent is putting in that trade request.

Doubt anyone views Pop as credible any more other than his hardcore sniffers and yes men in the organization

[ZeusWillJudge]

Calls a timeout and Beli and Forbes are still there together :lol

:pop: "I need a timeout to figure out why the other guys aren't helping Beli and Forbes more."

[Slippy]

That's a flop. LA just bodied up

[Joseph Kony]

Marco getting ready to check in :vomit:

and as soon as he checks in the spurs are getting raped again :lmao fucking predictable. pop is such a stupid fuck

[poopbox]

How many times forbes going to get his shot blocked?

[TheGoatishere]

Forbes is so trash

[duncan2k5]

Yall really benched Murray for this?

[hoopdreams11]

What the? why Pop? are they showcasing guys?

[Mugen]

It's fucking crazy that he's sticking with that Beli/Forbes lineup. Holy Fuck.

[sasaint]

He’s been mailing it in since 2014, tbh. Pop might as well wave at the fans every game like Kobe did on his retirement tour. Same exact situation right now

I think the situation is much worse when it's the damn HC.

[Dhbsr555]

Spurs could of drafter rj Barrett but he wouldn’t play over beli.. only pop

[BlackAndWhite]

The lineup is terrible. No one knows how to play together in that lineup

[Kurgan]

That Forbes/Beli combo eating threes like crazy. What did you expect Pop...fucking idiot.

[keithington1]

Kieta Bates hitting threes Metu gets no minutes. I think i could run the Spurs in their current state

[ZeusWillJudge]

What the? why Pop? are they showcasing guys?


:pop: "I thought the guys getting shipped out should have one more chance to play with Marco. It's only fair."

[Mugen]

Honestly, somebody needs to intervene with that dementia riddled fuck on the bench.

[timtonymanu]

It's fucking crazy that he's sticking with that Beli/Forbes lineup. Holy Fuck.

As edgelords, we should want this. This coach and loser group deserves everything that’s happening right now

[duncan2k5]

I kept trying to tell ppl the team is shit and Pop's coaching is shit... Our bad play had nothing to do with Murray... He and white are the only ppl worth a shit... Except Murray has more upside and has more game impact imo... But we are a shit team regardless of who starts... We need to trade DDR and LMA asap

[duncan2k5]

As edgelords, we should want this. This coach and loser group deserves everything that’s happening right now

Agreed

[SPURt]

https://media1.tenor.com/images/0a6d2ea90c802cfa9edb6f3c0470c159/tenor.gif?itemid=8861339

[ZeusWillJudge]

Spurs about to cut into the big lead soon.

[poopbox]

every scrub draining 3s on the spurs as usual...

[sasaint]

Doubt anyone views Pop as credible any more other than his hardcore sniffers and yes men in the organization

What's worse is I think after he takes it in the ass he just smiles and shakes hands with the opponents like the sweetheart of cellblock SA. The opponents are just like "Yeah, we drilled you good you cuck. See you next game!"

[SpurPadre]

I really hope that 36 point game in the playoffs wasn't a fluke from White...

[Joseph Kony]

every team has multiple 3 point shooters in any 5 man lineup and spurs have one :lmao this team cant shoot for shit

[NASpurs]

Please continue this.

[Slippy]

Spurs are wide open on threes though. Not hitting

Expect more Marco and Bryn.

[Mugen]

That Beli stretch cost them the game :lmao

[sasaint]

I kept trying to tell ppl the team is shit and Pop's coaching is shit... Our bad play had nothing to do with Murray... He and white are the only ppl worth a shit... Except Murray has more upside and has more game impact imo... But we are a shit team regardless of who starts... We need to trade DDR and LMA asap

And Rudy.

[Joseph Kony]

has there been any game this season the spurs havent trailed by double digits? they have to lead the league in that

[NASpurs]

every team has multiple 3 point shooters in any 5 man lineup and spurs have one :lmao this team cant shoot for shit

And those guys in other teams also play passable defense while our 3 point shooters are one dimensional turds like Mills, Forbes and Beli.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Pretty good move by White to the rim. The other two were too, but he just bricked them.

[timtonymanu]

I really hope that 36 point game in the playoffs wasn't a fluke from White...

The team is broken. Not even Murray seems confident anymore. It’s all on the old man, tbh.

[sasaint]

That Beli stretch cost them the game :lmao

Nah. still plenty of time. BUT his stretch in the 2nd half will!

[duncan2k5]

And Rudy.

Definitely

[SuperCam]

I remember the days the big 3 could rest and we'd sill beat the timberpups by 50. Got damn these spurms suck :lol

[timtonymanu]

What's worse is I think after he takes it in the ass he just smiles and shakes hands with the opponents like the sweetheart of cellblock SA. The opponents are just like "Yeah, we drilled you good you cuck. See you next game!"

So accurate :lol

[NASpurs]

Nah. still plenty of time. BUT his stretch in the 2nd half will!

:lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

They showed a shot of Lonnie on the bench looking like he wanted to explode.

[Darius Bieber]

I remember the days the big 3 could rest and we'd sill beat the timberpups by 50. Got damn these spurms suck :lol

We rested pretty much the entire starting lineup and almost beat the super team Heat..

[NASpurs]

They showed a shot of Lonnie on the bench looking like he wanted to explode.

Can't blame him when the guy in front of him shouldn't even be in the league (Beli).

[Mugen]

"Hey guys, I just fucked your 2pt lead with this Beli/Forbes lineup so you're down by 10 now. Make sure you play perfect or I'll put those guys back in."

:pop:

Please get the fuck away from this franchise and retire to some winery for the rest of your days.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Wow, there was a time DJ would have gotten past one defender on the break. He didn't even think about it.

[Sugus]

Can't imagine how Lonnie must feel knowing all the abilities he has and still having to watch Marco fucking Belinelli be ahead of him in the rotation. I'd really start being resentful if I was in his place tbh

[ZeusWillJudge]

The Spurs perimeter D is good when the Wolves brick shots.

[Mugen]

Really hope Lonnie gets a trade soon, dude's entire career is being robbed from him by an old fuck with an agenda.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Oh holy shit! That wasn't bad transition defense. That was just no defense at all.

[212094ever]

Dat improved shot tho

[ZeusWillJudge]

Ima go to WalMart and buy some shit.

[r0drig0lac]

:lmao

[duncan2k5]

Can't imagine how Lonnie must feel knowing all the abilities he has and still having to watch Marco fucking Belinelli be ahead of him in the rotation. I'd really start being resentful if I was in his place tbh

Exactly... Pop neutered him

[Joseph Kony]

Lol. im gonna watch the Pels and lakers instead

[Mugen]

Crofl

[spurs1990]

Dejounte looked so go on his workout shooting videos he posted this summer. He Just needs to play like that

[Mugen]

I like how the senile fuck has tried out every single lineup this season except Derrick + Dejounte.

[sasaint]

Dejounte looked so go on his workout shooting videos he posted this summer. He Just needs to play like that

Not under this HC.

[Joseph Kony]

I like how the senile fuck has tried out every single lineup this season except Derrick + Dejounte.

:pop: "It just hasn't worked out" :pop:

[boutons_deux]

Spurs losing the 3G game again, badly

[Sugus]

Dejounte looked so go on his workout shooting videos he posted this summer. He Just needs to play like that

When the entire team is playing like shit, and everyone has exactly the same issue, you can't blame it on a single player. It's extremely clear who on the team has the greenlight to brick shots all night and which players are on a short leash and can't shoot anything that is wide open and not a 3. Pop is ruining our young players.

[BlackAndWhite]

Not wasting time on this

[Mugen]

And the senile fuck went back to the 3-2 zone that hasn't worked all year lmao

[NASpurs]

:lmao

[Capt Bringdown]

Murray sucks

[Darius Bieber]

I’m surprised people go all the way to the fuckin East side to watch this shit at the AT&T Center for the outrageous ticket prices.. I’d be screaming for my money back if I was a season ticket holder...

[timtonymanu]

Let’s go Wolves!

[sasaint]

I like how the senile fuck has tried out every single lineup this season except Derrick + Dejounte.

I think you are right. Every possible damn combination - except the obvious one.

[Mugen]

As soon as Derrick or Dejounte gets it going, he subs out one for the other.

[Joseph Kony]

i really wish spurs would just trade these losers and rebuild. they are a bottom feeder in the west as is, might as well play Luka/Keldon/Lonnie. i'd rather see the young guys play exciting ball and lose by 20 instead of watching these bum ass "vets" play uninspired boring basketball and lose by 10

[duncan2k5]

Dejounte looked so go on his workout shooting videos he posted this summer. He Just needs to play like that

He had confidence then

[Genovaswitness]

spurds :lmao

[Raven]

the lack of D is just mindblowing

[Dhbsr555]

Should of traded Murray after his first couple games. Could of gotten 2 first round picks. Now he’s getting exposed

[spurs1990]

This is so stupid though. Like I can't believe they would really lose at home to the freaking timberwolves. Have we sunk so low

[r0drig0lac]

When the entire team is playing like shit, and everyone has exactly the same issue, you can't blame it on a single player. It's extremely clear who on the team has the greenlight to brick shots all night and which players are on a short leash and can't shoot anything that is wide open and not a 3. Pop is ruining our young players.

[Sugus]

Can't believe I'd live to see the day where we had to add the Spurs to the list of teams hindered by their coaches... And without a change at the helm. Pop is far removed from his glory days...

[Mugen]

This team is absolute shit, absolutely a garbage team....

He's thrown out every single lineup combination, every desperation move....

Except give Lonnie actual minutes and play Dejounte/Derrick together. :lol

Get fucked old man, you're a fucking fraud and I'm so happy you're being exposed for the POS you are.

[timtonymanu]

And Rudy.

As much as a Rudy fan I’m not, I still feel like he’s one of the few guys that really tries out there. He honestly deserves better than this

[sasaint]

i really wish spurs would just trade these losers and rebuild. they are a bottom feeder in the west as is, might as well play Luka/Keldon/Lonnie. i'd rather see the young guys play exciting ball and lose by 20 instead of watching these bum ass "vets" play uninspired boring basketball and lose by 10

Got to get a new HC for that to happen.

[Slippy]

The crowd was lifeless to end the half .

[Mugen]

The senile fuck has pointed the finger at every single guy on the roster except himself.

He's ruining careers out there and he doesn't give a fuck. These guys need to ask for trades asap.

[sasaint]

As much as a Rudy fan I’m not, I still feel like he’s one of the few guys that really tries out there. He honestly deserves better than this

He has also played quite a few games like this present one. He has been turrible tonight.

[timtonymanu]

This is so stupid though. Like I can't believe they would really lose at home to the freaking timberwolves. Have we sunk so low

TWolves are a playoff contender, we couldn’t even beat the grizzlies at home recently

[tbdog]

Teams are just shooting over us. Our best player is playing out of position. Gee this team needs one starting SF. Trade for one ffs. I think that alone would improve our D.

[Collins21]

The excuses being made for the young guys is sad. DeRozan and Aldridge for as much as y'all hate them take advantage of their opportunities to score. Maybe if these young dudes could hit the broad side of a barn things would different. Serious question has White or Murray been better than Mills this year? I think not and that's pretty fucking sad that Patty Mills has been better than both of those "Young Studs" you had some weird Spurs fan on twitter claim a month ago that DeJounte was a top 5 PG and Derrick White was a top 10 SG but when that's proven false it goes back to let's just blame the vets.

[timtonymanu]

He has also played quite a few games like this present one. He has been turrible tonight.

Yeah exactly why I hated bringing him back for the contract they gave him just because he was considerably good last year. But anyone with a brain would know he’s on the verge of breaking down and getting older. It’s never been so much an effort with Rudy, it’s just his body breaking down that’s his issue

[sasaint]

This is so stupid though. Like I can't believe they would really lose at home to the freaking timberwolves. Have we sunk so low

Yes. Haven't you watched many games?

[RC_Drunkford]

Keita-Bates Diop, 2018 48th pick, is averaging 16.5 minutes on a playoff team, meanwhile Lonnie Walker, 19th pick in the same draft, has to sit on the bench and watch Marco Brickinelli when this team is one of the worst in the NBA and Pop has the nerve to put him on the trading block

[sasaint]

The crowd was lifeless to end the half .

Meh. I have been pretty lifeless most of this season. And certainly for the last 10 games.

[timtonymanu]

I seriously think the spurs would struggle to beat any of the G league teams right now

[Slippy]

the lack of D is just mindblowing

The lack of hitting the open three is going to hurt more. It's jmeans pop going to resort to more Bryn and Marco ball. These 2 are so over matched but pops convinced they can only do it.

Anoying part he forgotten Demarri and Lyles seems an afterthought. Those guys offer legnth, size on d and spacing. They have been playing of late. Now out of the rotation again. It's hard trying to figure pop out.

[ginobilized]

The excuses being made for the young guys is sad. DeRozan and Aldridge for as much as y'all hate them take advantage of their opportunities to score. Maybe if these young dudes could hit the broad side of a barn things would different. Serious question has White or Murray been better than Mills this year? I think not and that's pretty fucking sad that Patty Mills has been better than both of those "Young Studs" you had some weird Spurs fan on twitter claim a month ago that DeJounte was a top 5 PG and Derrick White was a top 10 SG but when that's proven false it goes back to let's just blame the vets.

DJM is definitely a top five point guard on the Spurs.
1.White
2.Mills
3.DDR
4. (tie) Forbes/Murray

[SpurPadre]

This is the worst Spurs team since the '88-'89 season before Admiral, tbh. I mean, if Admiral and Elliott had been healthy in 96-97, they would've been a playoff team for sure so they had a great excuse, even with Bob Hill coaching. This team, on the otherhand, is just poorly constructed AF.

[Mugen]

Worst part is the old fuck had to beg Timmy to come back and be a part of this clown show.

[SpurPadre]

The excuses being made for the young guys is sad. DeRozan and Aldridge for as much as y'all hate them take advantage of their opportunities to score. Maybe if these young dudes could hit the broad side of a barn things would different. Serious question has White or Murray been better than Mills this year? I think not and that's pretty fucking sad that Patty Mills has been better than both of those "Young Studs" you had some weird Spurs fan on twitter claim a month ago that DeJounte was a top 5 PG and Derrick White was a top 10 SG but when that's proven false it goes back to let's just blame the vets.

You sure about that?

https://i.imgur.com/SSi0v3m.jpg



c1gwl

[poopbox]

no one made any attempt to rotate to derozan man

[sasaint]

no one made any attempt to rotate to derozan man

Payback for being unfollowed.

[duncan2k5]

Even Wiggins is laughing at us

[sasaint]

The lack of hitting the open three is going to hurt more. It's jmeans pop going to resort to more Bryn and Marco ball. These 2 are so over matched but pops convinced they can only do it.

Anoying part he forgotten Demarri and Lyles seems an afterthought. Those guys offer legnth, size on d and spacing. They have been playing of late. Now out of the rotation again. It's hard trying to figure pop out.

Where do the Spurs as a team rank in 3-point percentage?

[RC_Drunkford]

I already know what Pop is gonna say in the postgame interview: "they scored more points than we did. Gosh are you a coach now? Marco played great defense"

[Dancelot]

I feel like I haven’t seen bryn hit a shot in weeks.

EDIT: oh yeah, he sucks.

[Darius Bieber]

Marco must have gotten Pop’s nudes from Bonner.. no other explanation tbh

[SpurPadre]

As much as a Rudy fan I’m not, I still feel like he’s one of the few guys that really tries out there. He honestly deserves better than this

He deserves to be on contending team and have at least one deep run in the playoffs while healthy. He really only signed in the first place thinking Load Management wouldn't be a faggot.

[BlackAndWhite]

These are dark times for the spurs

[r0drig0lac]

:lmao lonnie's face #FreeLonnie

[sasaint]

These are dark times for the spurs

I think they are just beginning. Gonna be very dark as long as Pop hangs around and then the hangover.

[JPB]

He deserves to be on contending team and have at least one deep run in the playoffs while healthy. He really only signed in the first place thinking Load Management wouldn't be a faggot.

Spurs picked him after a severe injury and despite not being particularly transcendent, gave a nice contract to a guy who can't really be healthy and give consistent, long minutes on a nightly basis.

[BlackAndWhite]

I think so too. Pop took a 50 win team and emasculated it. None of the players this year play with the fire I saw last season

[spurs1990]

Terrible call there. At DeRozan bricked the FT to makeup for it

[Mugen]

crofl what a horrible charge call

[Darius Bieber]

Karl Anthony Towns showing more balls in one play than the entire Spurs all season long.

[poopbox]

Is Rudy still contractually obligated to make 3s? It doesn't seem like it

[RC_Drunkford]

yes let's put Mills on Wiggins to get a stop. Man Jim Boylen would coach better than this senile old fuck

[BlackAndWhite]

Spursrefs

[spurs1990]

Sorry Marco

[Mugen]

Pop trotting Lonnie out so he can get pulled immediately I'm sure :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Pop trying to boost Walker's trade value so he can trade him for a player who's over 30

[r0drig0lac]

my nigga walker

[duncan2k5]

Even Sean calling out Pop

[ZeusWillJudge]

Lonnie 3!

[212094ever]

Lonnie!!!

[JPB]

Steph Walker

[ZeusWillJudge]

:pop: "Those two shots just prove you're not over yourself, Lonnie. Back to the bench."

[Joseph Kony]

About fucking time the old man puts him in

[Floyd Pacquiao]

LONNIE: FUCK YOU POP TELL ME HOW MY ASS TASTE

[sasaint]

Pop trotting Lonnie out so he can get pulled immediately I'm sure :lol

Especially after he scores 2 quick baskets. Clearly not over himself.

[poopbox]

Lonnie playing like a modern nba guard

Pop probably going to take him out during the next stoppage:cry

[spurs1990]

Walker can play

[r0drig0lac]

lonnie walker was born better than the scrub three Mills, Marco, Forbes