Game Thread: Spurs vs. Thunder - Jan. 2, 2020 @ 7:30pm CT

[timvp]

OKC has won seven of eight but the Spurs need this one because they have two games against the Bucks and then a difficult four game road trip after that. This game is also important if the Spurs have hopes of climbing out of the eighth seed eventually.

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[BillMc]

Spurs by 4

[John B]

Spurs play the better team for some reason. Spurs by 5.

[Shakril]

OKC by 20. Belinelli will play, Lonnie not. LMA and/or DeRozean will disappear. Forbes will play like always. Poeltl will have a bad night assisted by bad defence of the perimeter players ->>> just a feeling.

Ah and Patty will do Patty things, make 3 3s only to give up 20 Points on the other side. Something like that.

[RC_Drunkford]

Get ready for 20-25 minutes of Marco Belinelli Spurs fans. You know he will be coming off the bench, while Lonnie Walker can watch from the bench and think about that foul that he commited against the Dubs. Gotta hope that :lma is on fire tonight, which is usually the case when we play OKC at home

[spurs10]

Yes LMA was on fire last time OKC visited SA.

Spurs by 8.

[Jimmy Early]

For whatever reason, Aldridge is OKC's Kryptonite. But this should be another great game between I-35 rivals.....

[Prime BEEF]

I think LMA has a good game but spurs still lose. Paul, SGA, and Schroeder play well.

[quentin_compson]

:flag:

[JeffDuncan]

OKC Thunder, some data for stat nerds. Might be relevant for this game.

Totals for OKC and their combined opponents, so far.

Total points scored.
OKC 3572
Opp. 3540

Total 2pt shots made.
OKC 971
Opp. 998

Total 3pt shots made.
OKC 329
Opp. 347

Since OKC has hit fewer 2pt shots, and fewer 3pt shots, how are they ahead in total points?

It's here:

Total free throws made.
OKC 643
Opp. 503

OKC has outscored their opponents by 140 pts at the line so far this season.

Total free throws attempted.
OKC 808
Opp. 628

Thunderref lives! He is not a mere superstition. The beast has given OKC 180 more free throws than their opponents, so far. Yes, Virginia, there really is a Thunderref.

The Spurs beat OKC the first time, at home, when LMA was red hot and the whole team was hot (except Belinelli.) In that game, tho, OKC shot 24 free throws and the good guys only shot 11.

So, the #1 key to the game.....

1. Beware of Thunderref. In a close game, which this could turn out to be, free throws could be the difference, and if the game turns into a parade to the free throw line, OKC is unlikely to lose. In other words, try extra hard to avoid fouling.

If the Spurs can keep it a 5 on 5 game, it's definitely winnable.

Go Spurs Go!

[JPB]

Spurs win or lose by 30 cos it's that kind of a season tbh.

[Leetonidas]

Thunder were 11-4 in December so this won't be an easy out. Murray needs to make sure he keeps his jersey tucked before Paul snitches on him also :lol

[cutewizard]

Spurs by 4


Your pics are magnificent hehehe

[cutewizard]

Paul is a joke

[cutewizard]

Go Spuuuurrrrrrrssssssssss go

[DC23]

Big game

[RC_Drunkford]

must-win game if they serious about making the postseason

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[DPG21920]

Spurs by 4

I agree - I think Spurs win this one despite OKC playing well lately. But it’s a scary game for sure.

[Sugus]

Starting Lyles as "C" when his matchup is Steven Adams :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Keep knocking down those 3s, LMA

[Ron Swanson]

Now DeMar with a 3. What the hell is this?

[Ron Swanson]

LMA AGAIN

[r0drig0lac]

san antonio warriors

[ZeusWillJudge]

Give credit where it's due. Both DDR and Aldridge checking their feet to be sure they're behind the line.

[FkLA]

I think we might be back, boys. :cry

[emanueldavidginobili]

I’m glad someone is in their ears telling them they need to put up 3 pointers.

[MoSpur02]

LaMarcus needs to keep shooting. He could potentially have 6-7 threes tonight.

[ZeusWillJudge]

That's weird. Almost like Gallo went right at Forbes.

[Spurtacular]

Watching this game in 720P like a caveman.

[Chomag]

Who told Forbes that he could shoot as many shots as Curry? That's a crap load of chucking geeze

[spurraider21]

lol forbes

[ZeusWillJudge]

That corner 3 by DDR didn't fall, but I'll take that shot.

[MoSpur02]

Spurs need to take advantage of this hot start.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Watching this game in 720P like a caveman.


LOL caveman. :D I had to watch one like that the other night, and it really was annoying.

[MoSpur02]

Last time these two teams played LaMarcus had like 39 points I think.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Nice seal by Poeltl to get Lyles that open. Shame he bricked it.

[spurraider21]

LMA and Adams exchanging cheap rip through moves

[Fusternino]

It's ridiculous that lobs are never treated as 50/50 balls for the purpose of fouls.

[Chomag]

Everyone subed out except for Forbes lol

[spurraider21]

Everyone subed out except for Forbes lol
:lol

[ZeusWillJudge]

Damn, Poeltl is just pancaking Noel in the paint.

[Chomag]

Rudy should have taken that in, he was in the clear

[ZeusWillJudge]

Everyone subed out except for Forbes lol


:pop: "He's the one guy I want on the floor at all costs."

[spurraider21]

rudy passed on the shot and choreographed the drive and kick to patty

[DPG21920]

Last time these two teams played LaMarcus had like 39 points I think.

LMA normally kills Adams I feel like. But OKC are the comeback kings. Even when they get down, they have alligator blood and have a lot of come from behind wins.

But Spurs playing with a great, calm pace. Murray has been good today getting guys the ball in good spots.

[slick'81]

:lol Mills

[EasyMoney]

Please don't sub demar for marco

[spurs50_]

I don't see Lonnie.

[slick'81]

Poodle power

[emanueldavidginobili]

Mills is a statute on D

[212094ever]

:wow Poodle

[Ron Swanson]

Jakob :wow

[emanueldavidginobili]

Good sign that Lonnie is in

[DPG21920]

Kind of scary that SA played what appears to be well and got no separation

Jakob flying through the air like a phoenix

[MoSpur02]

White Men CAN Jump!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Walker immediate impact..

[slick'81]

Two pretty evenly matched teams tbh

[spurs1990]

Rudy Gay is a good guy but he needs load management more than any player on the team. A good two weeks off minimum.

[Joseph Kony]

offense good, defense bad

[spurraider21]

bad defense by lonnie. got crossed the fuck over and then fouls which negates a great poodle block

[emanueldavidginobili]

White looking really good physically

[sasaint]

bad defense by lonnie. got crossed the fuck over and then fouls which negates a great poodle block

And the refs mistakenly give the foul to Poodle, too!

[212094ever]

Poodle again!

[r0drig0lac]

white playing very well

[ace3g]

Love this rotation:



On the Court
FG
3PT
REB
AST
PF
PTS


L. Walker IV (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277890/lonnie-walker-iv) SG
0-1
0-0
2
1
0
0


P. Mills (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills) PG
1-2
0-1
0
0
0
2


D. White (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3078576/derrick-white) PG
2-3
1-2
5
2
0
5


J. Poeltl (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134908/jakob-poeltl) C
2-3
0-0
2
1
2
4


R. Gay (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3005/rudy-gay) SF
1-3
1-2
1
2
0
3

[ZeusWillJudge]

And the refs mistakenly give the foul to Poodle, too!


That was a shit call. I hope they don't whistle him out of the game. He's playing strong. Game after game, teams get scared to challenge him in the paint.

[MannyIsGod]

Where has this Derrick White been? Aggressive AF! Hope he keeps playing this way.

[FkLA]

White is so smooth when he's right physically. A natural PG.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

The games are just so much more enjoyable now that Lonnie is in the rotation.

[RC_Drunkford]

That's one of the best benches in the NBA. We just need another starting SG instead of Brent Forms. Call Sacramento and get that Bogdanovic guy, I heard he's looking for a team where he can start

[ZeusWillJudge]

Walker immediate impact..


He makes mistakes - can't deny it. But he has an immediate positive impact on the team.

[Ron Swanson]

Hell of an offensive rebound by Lonnie.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I love watching Lonnie come flying down the court taking those 10 foot strides. And did he sky for that rebound!

[spurraider21]

lonnie and white with the very awkward looking 2 man game that ends with a walker 3

[spurs1990]

Walker playing over Marco I think just lifts the other players spirits in general

[ZeusWillJudge]

Aldridge getting Adams off his feet and the lunging into him. I hate it when guys on other teams do that. :lol

[Joseph Kony]

really wish Pop would just start White next to Murray and let White run the PG spot with Mills off the bench staggering minutes on court with White/Murray/Walker. White is clearly the best PG on our roster

[ZeusWillJudge]

Oh shit, Lonnie about to go in the doghouse.

[Chomag]

If Lonnie was getting more minutes then Forbes and Belli then they would be at least 6th seed right now. He brings so much energy to the entire team to feed on whenever he is in.

[Fusternino]

When is Pop gonna end the Forbes experiment and put in Carroll to avoid any more 4 guard lineups?

[MannyIsGod]

Walker playing over Marco I think just lifts the other players spirits in general

Its not about spirits, its about how much better everyone else can play when the defense isnt shit and when Lonnie's athleticism has an impact. Its not like they don't like Marco, its just that Lonnie is the best two way wing the Spurs have. Its fucking insane not to play him.

[spurraider21]

Aldridge getting Adams off his feet and the lunging into him. I hate it when guys on other teams do that. :lol
yeah, i hate that call. if you pump fake, get the guy in the air, and then more or less go straight up to get the shot off... the foul call is justified because you caught him. but when you have to lunge into the guy its absurd tbh, the league should call that an offensive foul if anything

[spurraider21]

Its not about spirits, its about how much better everyone else can play when the defense isnt shit and when Lonnie's athleticism has an impact. Its not like they don't like Marco, its just that Lonnie is the best two way wing the Spurs have. Its fucking insane not to play him.
yep. even the act of lonnie pushing the ball up the floor after a rebound puts more pressure on the defense than anything marco would ever do

[FkLA]

Start Lonnie, cut Forms minutes to 10 mpg and we're darkhorse contenders, imho.

[RC_Drunkford]

Brent Forms bringing up the ball :lmao

[212094ever]

Lonnie's jumper looks good

[r0drig0lac]

:lmao forbes

[ZeusWillJudge]

Pop left Lonnie in the game. This is new.

[Chomag]

He makes mistakes - can't deny it. But he has an immediate positive impact on the team. Yep, mistakes that any young NBA player makes though. Even Jordan would make mistakes especially in the beginning of his career.

[slick'81]

Blow these motha fckers out spurs!

[slick'81]

Forbes! Brick!

[Chomag]

Get Forbes out!!

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

really wish Pop would just start White next to Murray and let White run the PG spot with Mills off the bench staggering minutes on court with White/Murray/Walker. White is clearly the best PG on our roster

I was just thinking how the White/Murray thing is just getting more and more ridiculous. Both guys are starting to play more consistent & White is clearly moving better. Forbes is clearly best suited as a microwave guy off the bench if the regular rotation guys are cold. White/Murray are just going to get better as season goes on but thanks to Pop can only play 48 minutes between the 2 best case scenario

[slick'81]

Lma trade valu just sky rocketed

[FkLA]

WTF is Forms doing bro...

[MannyIsGod]

How the fuck can anyone justify playing Forbes at this point.

[r0drig0lac]

Aldridge!!!!!

[MoSpur02]

Is it me or does Murray get a lot of his shots near the rim blocked?

[emanueldavidginobili]

Man Bryn Forbes is so limited. The kid can shoot but that’s absolutely it and I’m pretty sure he’s the 3rd on the team in MPG smh

[spurraider21]

:lmao forbes

[XDT76]

Sub out Forbes, he can't shoot, he can't defend and he keeps turning over the ball.

[MannyIsGod]

lol Patty for Lonnie. OK.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Its not about spirits, its about how much better everyone else can play when the defense isnt shit and when Lonnie's athleticism has an impact. Its not like they don't like Marco, its just that Lonnie is the best two way wing the Spurs have. Its fucking insane not to play him.


There's a lot of truth there. I understand what he's saying, though. Everyone looks more confident. I guess one thing feeds the other. The big thing is the results.

[3&D_TBH]

So basically Forbes is only good for the occasional 3 point streakiness? He can’t even bring the ball up the court one on one, and he sure as hell cant play D. Spurs are playing a lot better as of late, but time and again I see Bryn play and my eye test tells me that he isn’t really an NBA level talent.

[MoSpur02]

And another Murray shot blocked.

[ZeusWillJudge]

How the fuck can anyone justify playing Forbes at this point.


:pop: "I don't have to justify it. I'm the coach."

[r0drig0lac]

Forbes is a fucking scrub

[slick'81]

Ugly stretch for sa

[Spurtacular]

Forbes and Mills in the same lineup.
Gregg can't go away soon enough.

[Joseph Kony]

god dammit i hate bryn forbes. has this faggot EVER taken a single charge in his career??

[MoSpur02]

Forbes is absolutely horrible on defense.

[FkLA]

There's literally no reason why Little Engine That Could is a 30 mpg guy.

[ZeusWillJudge]

So basically Forbes is only good for the occasional 3 point streakiness? He can’t even bring the ball up the court one on one, and he sure as hell cant play D. Spurs are playing a lot better as of late, but time and again I see Bryn play and my eye test tells me that he isn’t really an NBA level talent.


Did you hear Sean a while ago? "I didn't like that play, because Bryn isn't really a point guard."

Forbes is only good for one thing. Except when he isn't.

[MoSpur02]

Great defense by White.

[212094ever]

Solid half

[Chomag]

I have not been a fan of some players on the Spurs over the years but Forbes is the first Spur that I think I have actually really hated.

[Gibbz]

LMA like, "Why did I wait til I was 34 to start shooting these!?"

[John B]

Why can’t Forbes take a charge. Such a chicken shit

[emanueldavidginobili]

Man Bryn Forbes is so limited. The kid can shoot but that’s absolutely it and I’m pretty sure he’s the 3rd on the team in MPG smh

[Spurtacular]

Forbes is absolutely horrible

You see Forbes push White towards the corner? Like that scrub has fucking moves on the wing to be pushing White that way.

[RC_Drunkford]

Guess who's the only Spurs player with 0 points, but 3rd highest in minutes played

[Gibbz]

I have not been a fan of some players on the Spurs over the years but Forbes is the first Spur that I think I have actually really hated.

RJ? David West?

[emanueldavidginobili]

Forbes is literally the 3rd most played player on the team, literally insane you can’t make this shit up.

[Mugen]

:lol Put fucking Beli in for Forbes if you're gonna have two of the Pets out there, jesus.

[Spurtacular]

lol Patty for Lonnie. OK.

Gregg is the smartest man in the room.

[Sugus]

Lonnie starting in place of Forbes is the easiest way to improve this team, therefore it will never happen

[FkLA]

:lol at CP3 calling a screen to have the best defensive PG in the league switched on him

[Spurtacular]

Guess who's the only Spurs player with 0 points, but 3rd highest in minutes played

Forbes?

[XDT76]

Forbes and Mills 2 of our 3 pt shooters drag the 3pt% down today. Aldridge had such gd shooting mechanic, wish he shoots more 3s rather than fade away long 2s.

[BillMc]

Your pics are magnificent hehehe

Glad you approve. :clap

[Chomag]

RJ? David West?
Maybe a little but still not to the level of Forbes by far.

[Robz4000]

If Forbes doesn't play this is a 20 point game. Dude has no business on an NBA court when his shot isn't automatic.

[Spurtacular]

Lonnie starting in place of Forbes is the easiest way to improve this team, therefore it will never happen

Lonnie not getting 27 minutes in any game is a fucking crime.

[John B]

god dammit i hate bryn forbes. has this faggot EVER taken a single charge in his career??
Nope he’d rather get away from the picture protecting the back of his head. Such a chicken shit. If thatvwas Mills, that was a charge.

[objective]

The Ferguson steal and dunk was a picture perfect example of how Forbes only gives fake spacing.

Because Ferguson didn't think twice about collapsing on the DeRozan drive, leaving Forbes and getting the steal and score.

Because nobody gives a damn about Forbes and his fake spacing. The sag right off him anyway. Ferguson didn't care that he was leaving Forbes open to a pass from DeRozan.

[BillMc]

Missed the first half. Anything of interest? Looks like our guys are playing well.

[Ron Swanson]

Look at Hill Country Fare Aron Baynes behind Bonner.

[3&D_TBH]

Did you hear Sean a while ago? "I didn't like that play, because Bryn isn't really a point guard."

Forbes is only good for one thing. Except when he isn't. Yea. He basically said someone needs to go help his ass out because he can’t freaking dribble. Wtf

[Chomag]

Lonnie starting in place of Forbes is the easiest way to improve this team, therefore it will never happen
Truth, and that's what's so frustrating about it

[FkLA]

In a way, Little Engine That Could sucking so bad might be a good thing. It's the only way Pop will demote him to the 10 mpg role he was always meant to have.

[RC_Drunkford]

So basically Forbes is only good for the occasional 3 point streakiness? He can’t even bring the ball up the court one on one, and he sure as hell cant play D. Spurs are playing a lot better as of late, but time and again I see Bryn play and my eye test tells me that he isn’t really an NBA level talent.

That's exactly why Pop plays him. It's about Pop proving that he can turn scrubs into NBA players and rewarding their hard work. It's a given that he will start until the season is over and the Spurs will likely resign him unless he's getting a ridiculous offer from somebody else.
Carroll could start over him and the team would be better immediately. Walker starting would be even better, but there's just no way Forbes drops out of the rotation entirely. If the team can play 0.500 ball with Forbes starting that's ok with Pop. He won't look to improve the team one bit and if he does it will be at PF, but never SG

[3&D_TBH]

Forbes is literally the 3rd most played player on the team, literally insane you can’t make this shit up.

I guess floor spacing is the only argument you can make in defense of his being out there, but if he isn’t hitting shots I can’t freaking believe Pop doesn’t yank him because the damage he does to team defense. Smh

[RC_Drunkford]

Forbes?

Yup

[spurs1990]

I think Walker taking Forbes' SG slot is the long play for Gregg down the stretch. He just needs to see enough progression from Walker, enough to justify that switch.
In Walker's bench place you then take the dust off Carroll, or even give Marco run when needed. Forbes is banished to the 12th man.

[Robz4000]

Missed the first half. Anything of interest? Looks like our guys are playing well.

Lonnie, Poeltl, and White good. Forbes very bad again.

[BillMc]

Lonnie, Poeltl, and White good. Forbes very bad again.

Thanks bro

[tbdog]

NBA League pass just showed the best plays of the decade and Ray's shot fucking made it :bang

[objective]

Marco losing his minutes somehow increased the badness from Forbes to compensate.

It's like NBA Highlander only with bad players.

[RC_Drunkford]

I think Walker taking Forbes' SG slot is the long play for Gregg down the stretch. He just needs to see enough progression from Walker, enough to justify that switch.
In Walker's bench place you then take the dust off Carroll, or even give Marco run when needed. Forbes is banished to the 12th man.

That is logical thinking, not Popovich thinking. In Pop's mind Bryn's hard work for 3 years has earned him a starting spot. He won't lose that spot to a sophomore who's the 10th man off the bench. It took 30 games for Walker to even play over Beli, how long do you think would it take for Forbes to fall out of the rotation? He would have to score 30 points on our own basket or knock out a referee for Pop to do that

[objective]

ESPN boxscore does not credit Forbes for that awful turnover.

[Fusternino]

They showed Kawhi's buzzer beater vs. the 76'ers too.

But yeah dropping Forbes and Marco out of the 10 man squad for LWIV and Carroll would do wonders.

[spurraider21]

lonnie getting 11 first half minutes while marco gets 0 is nice to see tbh... but next we need to see him displace forbes

white/gay/poodle bench unit has been very effective tbh. may be white's calling

[Spurtacular]

I think Walker taking Forbes' SG slot is the long play for Gregg down the stretch. He just needs to see enough progression from Walker, enough to justify that switch.

:lmao Pop sucker
:lmao Pretending Forbes is better than IV

[objective]

That is logical thinking, not Popovich thinking. In Pop's mind Bryn's hard work for 3 years has earned him a starting spot. He won't lose that spot to a sophomore who's the 10th man off the bench. It took 30 games for Walker to even play over Beli, how long do you think would it take for Forbes to fall out of the rotation? He would have to score 30 points on our own basket or knock out a referee for Pop to do that

Not sure that would be enough.

Everytime Pop sees Forbes slump his shoulders and pout his lips under that slim mustache, it's like his heart melts. Forbes refusing to shoot a 3 against Dallas (?) got him a neck rub.

[3&D_TBH]

That's exactly why Pop plays him. It's about Pop proving that he can turn scrubs into NBA players and rewarding their hard work. It's a given that he will start until the season is over and the Spurs will likely resign him unless he's getting a ridiculous offer from somebody else.
Carroll could start over him and the team would be better immediately. Walker starting would be even better, but there's just no way Forbes drops out of the rotation entirely. If the team can play 0.500 ball with Forbes starting that's ok with Pop. He won't look to improve the team one bit and if he does it will be at PF, but never SG

I think there are a lot of us that really really don’t want to believe that Pop is someone who lacks self awareness of his ego to the extent that it could be detrimental to the team as you suggest. The problem is that continuing to place Bryn in the rotation with this many minutes defies any explanation I can come up with outside of what you suggest here. After having eliminated all explanations that my brain can conjure up, I am more and more inclined to agree with you. I just don’t understand why He’s out there. smh

[RC_Drunkford]

I think there are a lot of us that really really don’t want to believe that Pop is someone who lacks self awareness of his ego to the extent that it could be detrimental to the team as you suggest. The problem is that continuing to place Bryn in the rotation with this many minutes defies any explanation I can come up with outside of what you suggest here. After having eliminated all explanations that my brain can conjure up, I am more and more inclined to agree with you. I just don’t understand why He’s out there. smh

Pop's ego is his worst enemy. He's just not "over himself"

[sasaint]

Starting the half with Adams going strong to the bucket for an and-1, followed immediately by LMA rushing a shit look on the other end. Spurms.

[sasaint]

Pop's ego is his worst enemy. He's just not "over himself"

Has been for some time now.

[spurs1990]

There you go Forbes. An assist.

[Beartrucci]

Watching 1st half. Bryn really has to learn how to get over his mistakes and stop moping. After his 8 second backcourt violation he won’t let himself move on from it even after Lonnie hit a baller shot and got the lead back to 9

[Sugus]

Dejounte making more fucking threes than Forbes :lol

[slick'81]

Ata boy bryn

[212094ever]

LMA has to get more touches against this team. He owns them.

[Joseph Kony]

the fuck are you yelling at Pop? Forbes is terrible on defense. yelling at him because he sucks when its your fault hes even out there is retarded :lmao

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Pop clapping and cheering Brent forms to do better is a fucking disgrace. Take him out you pos

[TimDunkem]

Brent Formes getting torched as usual...

[emanueldavidginobili]

Nah, I can’t get over the fact that Forbes is 3rd in MPG, but I mean the record reflects it tbh.

[slick'81]

Beautiful demar

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Okc announcer just said Forbes is a good defender....... Amazing how little these guys know

[slick'81]

Way to fall asleep on d bryn

[Joseph Kony]

fuck i hate bryn forbes. i dont think ive ever hated a spurs player as much as this fucking loser

[John B]

Mills for Forbes? :dizzy

[ZeusWillJudge]

Game after game, the other teams' offensive game plan is "Find Forbes".

[dbestpro]

Why are our young guards so easily picked? Its like they never have been coached on what to do.

[sasaint]

Pop playing checkers... Bryn guarding SGA. :lol

[r0drig0lac]

Jesus Christ, Forbes is the worst defender in the world

[slick'81]

Great d patty

[RC_Drunkford]

Forbes is the sole reason this is a close game

[Sugus]

Get Lonnie in the game Pop, you coward

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Forbes and mills guarding SGA :lmao

[Sugus]

Teams gotta be excited to play us, always a record night for some opposing scrub

[ZeusWillJudge]

Bill Land: "Gilgous-Alexander, who's been unstoppable here in the third with a miss."

What changed? Forbes wasn't fucking defending him.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Pop playing checkers... Bryn guarding SGA. :lol


Is that what it is? I knew it wasn't basketball.

[sasaint]

Very nice help D by Derrick against Adams.

[objective]

Before tonight, Forbes and Marco combined for 1313 minutes. White and Murray only combined for 1400 minutes.

[TimDunkem]

Teams gotta be excited to play us, always a record night for some opposing scrub

SGA is not a scrub if that's who you're referring to.

[sasaint]

Is that what it is? I knew it wasn't basketball.

And then subs in Patty for Bryn to guard SGA. :lol

[Chomag]

Dang Lonnie, you need to be ready for that son lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Jesus Christ, Forbes is the worst defender in the world

Statistically, he's the worst defender in the NBA, so your take is pretty much on point

[ZeusWillJudge]

Very nice help D by Derrick against Adams.


I saw that. And then he got back out on his man in a hurry. Excellent effort by White. Nice catch. :tu

[spurraider21]

lonnie is electric

[dbestpro]

Out of the four young guards walker is clearly the better nba player.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Damn, just when I start thinking DeRozan is okay, he forces a shot into three defenders. Sometimes it looks like he makes it personal.

[MoSpur02]

DeRozan has been one of the worst at clock management.

[Robz4000]

Feels like another game DeRozan's gonna lose in the fourth tbh.

[Joseph Kony]

white needs to look for more for Walker, ive seen at least 3 or 4 plays Lonnie is open and he ignores him to try and drive himself or force it to LA. Lonnie is wide open in the corner with bazley like 5 feet away from him with his head turned, that would have been an easy layup for Walker had he gotten the pass instead of the team pissing out the clock for a step back fadeaway

[boutons_deux]

DDR is such a black hole, works like hell to get his own difficult shot while others stand around watching

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs need to run more pick & pops for LaMarcus instead of doing all this dumb shit

[EasyMoney]

I hope Lonnie closes this game. He deserves to. But unfortunately pop had an asphyxiation with having 1 of those 2 smaller dudes on the court at all times

[dbestpro]

DDR has mental issues and not in a positive way. His game goes to shit with any emotion.

[spurs1990]

We need Forbes and Mills to hits shots in this 4th Qt. Both are combined 1-11 FG. They need to contribute on O

[ZeusWillJudge]

Out of the four young guards walker is clearly the better nba player.


Lonnie has a total of about 360 NBA minutes. White has about 2,600 and Murray has about 2,700. He need to be out there playing.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Fatty Mills

[sasaint]

Lonnie is waaay too athletic to remain a Spur.

[Chomag]

Walker is fing electric! The whole team just comes to life when he is in

[EasyMoney]

How did Lonnie get that layup to go? Damn

[ZeusWillJudge]

White nearly picked up a foul, trying to cover for Patty.

[sasaint]

We need Forbes and Mills to hits shots in this 4th Qt. Both are combined 1-11 FG. They need to contribute on O

They need to be glued to the bench - especially with that combined shooting average on top of their usually stellar D.

[spurraider21]

if lonnie hit that 3 the house was coming down

[r0drig0lac]

Lonnie is waaay too athletic to remain a Spur.



agree

[ZeusWillJudge]

How did Adams get that rebound with Patty right there?

[Chomag]

Walker 3res!!

[objective]

Forbes checking in

Time to lose?

[ducks]

Walker going to get a bj by Becky

[Arcadian]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest that Lonnie Walker is better than Bryn Forbes.

[Chomag]

If Forbes is checking in for walker in turning this shit off lol

[phxspurfan]

Walker going to get a bj by Becky

ban this fool

[TimDunkem]

Forbes needs to be waived for pronouncing sushi "sue-she".

[RC_Drunkford]

Walker is the 3rd best player on the entire roster. Pop will never realize it though

[ZeusWillJudge]

Lonnie just took a nut punch from Shroeder. I never liked that Cruella DeVille sumbitch.

[Chomag]

Lonnie destroying fools!

[phxspurfan]

Someone bump the Lonnie injury thread

[dbestpro]

I guess the only reason I watch the games now is to see if Pops organic brain syndrome lightens up and a part of his brain that is dead starts to reprofuse.

[ducks]

Walker !

[Leetonidas]

Forbes in to lose the game for us

[objective]

DeRozan going to play 40 minutes tonight?

[ducks]

Someone bump the Lonnie injury thread

Why fool

[timtonymanu]

any time this team challenges a playoff team, they lose. But luckily for the sniffers, we still have a playoff spot at the moment. Yuck.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Forbes needs to be waived for pronouncing sushi "sue-she".


We were just talking about that. Who doesn't know how to pronounce sushi? Like he's been living in a bubble.

[Chomag]

Forbes killing any spurs run per par

[Leetonidas]

Lol this team is so fucking shitty

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Why hasn't DDR been given a rest, he is clearly gassed and not making good decisions at either end of the court

[Leetonidas]

Seriously get this midget faggot out of the game already

[212094ever]

Get Forms off the court ffs

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Just how Forbes drew it up

[EasyMoney]

Not a coincidence that they losing this lead when Brent formes checks in

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Lonnie is feeling it and the losers can't even find smfh

[Quiet Strength]

What does forbes do out there?

[AusSpur]

Oh great, Forbes is back on SGA!

[3&D_TBH]

Elliot: “Spurs down by 5 with 7:00 left.”

:pop:: “Bryn, hurry to the scorers stable.”

[ZeusWillJudge]

:pop: "Well I think this game settles it. We need more Marco."

[RC_Drunkford]

Wow Pop finally realizes he has LaMarcus on the bench

[Chomag]

Please for his sakes pull Forbes out!

[cutewizard]

fight Spurs

[objective]

Murray-White sighting?

But with the Forbes cement shoes

[sasaint]

LMA wit the strong help and block! Been studying Poodle.

[Chomag]

Forbes with his hands at his sides shot defence

[cutewizard]

oh cmon

[phxspurfan]

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