View Full Version : We're getting into the playoffs, boys
Calling it now. We have finally gotten rid of that annoying, make-a-wish, charity case g-leaguer.
We're back :flag:
ducks
07-31-2020, 09:59 PM
Maybe spur players might want out before then
No sex !
SAGirl
07-31-2020, 10:40 PM
Heck why not! Let me sign in.
:bobo
phxspurfan
07-31-2020, 10:49 PM
Forbes: 0 mins
Spurs: win
Ditty
07-31-2020, 11:00 PM
Without Forbeskin, Patricia and Meco Belinilli we might have a chance. Go Spurs Go!
Robz4000
07-31-2020, 11:01 PM
Nah, but at least we get to watch the players we've been wanting to see since training camp.
tim_duncan_fan
07-31-2020, 11:40 PM
Yall gonna be mad as hell when Patty and Bryn come back and get their combined 60 minutes per game.
daslicer
07-31-2020, 11:45 PM
Nah, but at least we get to watch the players we've been wanting to see since training camp.
Agreed. The team is more exciting with all these young athletic guys getting to play together. I will just enjoy these next several games watching these young guys.
itzsoweezee
07-31-2020, 11:54 PM
Quite an indictment of the absolute shit coaching from earlier this year. I'm not convinced we've seen the last of Forbes, however
DAF86
08-01-2020, 12:12 AM
Spurs live matters.
daslicer
08-01-2020, 12:13 AM
Spurs live matters.
They matter until the regular season is over.
Killakobe81
08-01-2020, 12:20 AM
Calling it now. We have finally gotten rid of that annoying, make-a-wish, charity case g-leaguer.
We're back :flag:
Please Dear God lets make it so...
DAF86
08-01-2020, 12:21 AM
They matter until the regular season is over.
I don't give a fuck son. I sign getting skunked on the 1st round. It's all.about that record.
Arcadian
08-01-2020, 12:34 PM
Is Forbes out for the season?
Is Forbes out for the season?
Yes!
Didnt want to sit out since he knows he'll get exposed as the worst perimeter player on the roster but Pop forced him to. Even Q is already a much better option. Wombat is sitting out too. I dont dislike him as much, but still that means no midgets who cant defend. We got this, imo.
superbigtime
08-01-2020, 03:54 PM
why no patty thrills?
Sugus
08-01-2020, 04:13 PM
I've been growing more and more convinced with each scrimmage and game, that the Spurs might actually have a chance to at least fight for the 8th spot, making the play-in tournament. At first I was extremely skeptic of Pop's comments on focusing on development, but tbh, he's kept his word, even when he got back on the helm in yesterday's game, and could've easily reverted back to the more "traditional" rotations he used throughout the season. Yet we still got the young trio starting, with every youngster playing 25+m except for DJ who was in foul trouble. I am also not buying Forbes' "injury" - at least not buying the part where it's serious enough to already have him ruled out of the season. There was a tweet yesterday of Forbes feeling like playing, and Pop actively telling him to step down - of course, we'd be naive to think Pop has completely dismissed Forbes, and the Spurs are probably going to at least extend a moderate offer to him this off-season, but it's a good sign that at least he's not seen as a part of the "core". Considering this will be the first stretch of games Forbes won't be starting in more than two years (I threw up a little in my mouth writing that), I'll take it.
We're really on the hands of the youngsters now. They played some damn good offense yesterday, whilst defense was suspect at times - and it remains to be seen how they'll adapt to bigger lineups, since we don't have the personnel to play much things besides small ball. But DeMar racking up double the assists than he had points by halftime yesterday, is definitely the kind of way the Spurs want to be playing to maximize their chances. For all the hate DeRozan gets, he's quite a good playmaker and passer, and his midrange, driving and rim efficiency always make him a good creator, if nothing else, as a drive-and-kick player. The question relies on how much can the youngins capitalize on this. Dejounte is still extremely hesitant to shoot. I was surprised to see Quinndary be gun-shy as well, given his reputation as a shooter in college. But White, Lonnie and Keldon were happy to let it fly when they got the chance, and the three of them are also taking it to the rim at a much higher rate than I ever saw them do pre-COVID. In fact, hasn't Lonnie gotten double digit points in every scrimmage, and yesterday's game? He's slowly becoming a more consistent offensive threat, which we'll sorely need if there's any hope that DeRozan gets off the team this offseason.
I don't really think our personnel is enough to make any more noise than scraping by into the playoffs, to get pummeled by the Lakers. But I'll take that experience (and streak!) any day, over a mid-pick in a supposedly weak draft. The Spurs are probably looking at a tanking job next season, especially if they manage to ship out one of DD/LMA, so there'll be time for lottery picking. And besides, rooting for this team to win once again just plain feels good. Let's get it... I'm cautiously optimistic.
Spurtacular
08-01-2020, 04:15 PM
Nope. Forbes and Mills will play again. And it'll all be fuck all.
rascal
08-01-2020, 06:01 PM
They played one of the easier teams on the schedule.
slick'81
08-01-2020, 06:21 PM
You god damn right
ace3g
08-01-2020, 07:05 PM
The one thing that might be the deciding factor is which of Spurs/Blazers/Grizz plays the most games against higher seeds that start to rest players.
pad300
08-01-2020, 07:48 PM
The one thing that might be the deciding factor is which of Spurs/Blazers/Grizz plays the most games against higher seeds that start to rest players.
I don't think you'll see a lot of resting this year, what with the covid break. Rather, I think teams are going to play their best players, to knock off the rust as much as possible.
The one thing that might be the deciding factor is which of Spurs/Blazers/Grizz plays the most games against higher seeds that start to rest players.
Teams will still be jockeying for seeding outside of Milwaukee and the Lakers. None of the teams play the Lakers. Memphis does play Milwaukee, who will likely have things locked up.
Portland gets to play the corpse of the Nets to finish the season, which should basically be a guaranteed W (especially if Washington falls away and doesn’t even make the play-in).
Spurs play New Orleans pretty late, and if they go on a losing streak could have fallen out of it by then. Or it could be do or die.
I don't think you'll see a lot of resting this year, what with the covid break. Rather, I think teams are going to play their best players, to knock off the rust as much as possible.
Plus this. Not a typical season where rest is as beneficial. Maybe reduced minutes, but players are working their way back into shape and rebuilding chemistry on court.
TXstbobcat
08-01-2020, 08:55 PM
Pelicans dropped their 2nd game in a row. Fall further behind. 1 game behind us and 4 games behind the grizzlies.
Dverde
08-01-2020, 09:05 PM
Dejounte haircut makes him look like Rondo now.
ace3g
08-01-2020, 09:05 PM
I don't think you'll see a lot of resting this year, what with the covid break. Rather, I think teams are going to play their best players, to knock off the rust as much as possible.
Teams will still be jockeying for seeding outside of Milwaukee and the Lakers. None of the teams play the Lakers. Memphis does play Milwaukee, who will likely have things locked up.
Portland gets to play the corpse of the Nets to finish the season, which should basically be a guaranteed W (especially if Washington falls away and doesn’t even make the play-in).
Spurs play New Orleans pretty late, and if they go on a losing streak could have fallen out of it by then. Or it could be do or die.
Plus this. Not a typical season where rest is as beneficial. Maybe reduced minutes, but players are working their way back into shape and rebuilding chemistry on court.
I think teams especially higher seeds are still going to be cautious with possible soft tissue type injuries before the playoffs. There will still be positioning for match ups in these 8 games as well even though there isn't home court advantage.
paperboy77
08-01-2020, 09:40 PM
I'm with you but... which one are you referring to? Bryn, Patty, Mills or Pop?
r0drig0lac
08-01-2020, 10:35 PM
Yes!
Didnt want to sit out since he knows he'll get exposed as the worst perimeter player on the league but Pop forced him to. Even Q is already a much better option. Wombat is sitting out too. I dont dislike him as much, but still that means no midgets who cant defend. We got this, imo.
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MannyIsGod
08-02-2020, 11:55 PM
Heck why not! Let me sign in.
:bobo
Nah FOH. Go root for Memphis and their overpaid wing.
John B
08-03-2020, 07:56 AM
Patty coming off the bench last (except Zeller) seems to follow that Pop is focusing more on defense and athleticism over hurried offense.
Patty coming off the bench last (except Zeller) seems to follow that Pop is focusing more on defense and athleticism over hurried offense.
Could it also be conditioning, as this is his first game back? Gay and Eubanks were going to get more playing time than him given lack of size otherwise plus Poeltl foul trouble. I’m okay with Patty playing ~20 minutes per game. Not a good defender, but nowhere near as bad as the likes of Forbes (not a bad team defender).
Poeltl has been really good, but Spurs really need him to be out there for 30 mpg. Absolutely thrashed yesterday with Eubanks out there against lineups able to attack the rim.
John B
08-03-2020, 08:41 AM
Could it also be conditioning, as this is his first game back? Gay and Eubanks were going to get more playing time than him given lack of size otherwise plus Poeltl foul trouble. I’m okay with Patty playing ~20 minutes per game. Not a good defender, but nowhere near as bad as the likes of Forbes (not a bad team defender).
I hope you’re wrong. I don’t dislike Patty’s game as much than Belli/Brynn’s. He at least draws charges and get’s quick points, but that’s the limit of his role on this new look Spurs. I’m sure Pop might be tempted to use him for veteran presense to calm down some. But I really think Derek has that ability now, to settle things down and set that half court offense. I think it would just help to let thus core figure it out.
SpurSpike
08-03-2020, 10:49 AM
Drew Eubanks is a 2 way player and I believe that means he cannot play in the post season. Can he even play in the "play in tournament"?
If the Spurs manage to make the playoffs is there a way they can sign Drew Eubanks to a small deal to keep him on the roster? It's going to be tough with only Peoltle and Rudy at the 5, especially against playoff caliber opponents.
While Drew is not crucial to the team he makes a nice backup center for Peoltle and the group seems comfortable playing with him since he has been around a while and has big minutes with many of the young guys getting big playing time now from the G league. Its also nice to have someone big and athletic and relatively unknown who can surprise opponents and keep Rudy from playing the 5 too much.
John B
08-03-2020, 11:37 AM
Drew Eubanks is a 2 way player and I believe that means he cannot play in the post season. Can he even play in the "play in tournament"?
If the Spurs manage to make the playoffs is there a way they can sign Drew Eubanks to a small deal to keep him on the roster? It's going to be tough with only Peoltle and Rudy at the 5, especially against playoff caliber opponents.
While Drew is not crucial to the team he makes a nice backup center for Peoltle and the group seems comfortable playing with him since he has been around a while and has big minutes with many of the young guys getting big playing time now from the G league. Its also nice to have someone big and athletic and relatively unknown who can surprise opponents and keep Rudy from playing the 5 too much.
Yup we need Ewwbanks to stop LeBraun and Dabeast in the 1st round :lol
pad300
08-03-2020, 11:48 AM
Drew Eubanks is a 2 way player and I believe that means he cannot play in the post season. Can he even play in the "play in tournament"?
If the Spurs manage to make the playoffs is there a way they can sign Drew Eubanks to a small deal to keep him on the roster? It's going to be tough with only Peoltle and Rudy at the 5, especially against playoff caliber opponents.
While Drew is not crucial to the team he makes a nice backup center for Peoltle and the group seems comfortable playing with him since he has been around a while and has big minutes with many of the young guys getting big playing time now from the G league. Its also nice to have someone big and athletic and relatively unknown who can surprise opponents and keep Rudy from playing the 5 too much.
I figure that's at least part of the reasoning behind the Zeller signing...
Prime BEEF
08-03-2020, 01:15 PM
I’ve gone back and forth on this. Might as well make the playoffs and get the streak. The FO won’t make the right offseason moves and will likely make a bad pick in the draft. This team will likely be bad for years to come. So get the streak I guess.
Brazil
08-03-2020, 01:23 PM
Nah FOH. Go root for Memphis and their overpaid wing.
:lol that's cold
SpurSpike
08-03-2020, 01:25 PM
I figure that's at least part of the reasoning behind the Zeller signing...
I get that but he doesn't fit with the young core we are playing. Part of why this is working is because Peoltl has good defense and is a decent rim protector. Zeller isn't known for good defense AT ALL and is a borderline terrible rim protector who only has in inside shot. What good is that in today's NBA?
At least Eubanks has played significant minutes with the young core. Id much rather have an athletic Eubanks guarding opposing bigs than Zeller tbh...
Maddog
08-03-2020, 01:43 PM
Interesting article
https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/8/3/21352810/nba-playoffs-western-conference-spurs
John B
08-03-2020, 01:51 PM
Bandwagon bitches are back :lol:lol:lol Go Spurs Go :flag::flag::flag:
lefty
08-03-2020, 02:33 PM
BOIIIIIS
DAF86
08-03-2020, 03:08 PM
Interesting article
https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/8/3/21352810/nba-playoffs-western-conference-spurs
Positionless basketball. I've been asking for this for years. :cry
LurkingSpursFan
08-03-2020, 03:09 PM
Positionless yes but undersized in 3 positions
Chomag
08-03-2020, 03:27 PM
To bad it took Pop until the end to use the roster that we have all been wanting all year for....50 win team TBH
What could have been...
DAF86
08-03-2020, 03:29 PM
Positionless yes but undersized in 3 positions
Yeah, it's not ideal but it's better than what we have been doing. All our guards might be a bit undersized but they all play bigger than they are and we no longer have midget defensive liabilities getting wrecked out there.
DAF86
08-03-2020, 03:42 PM
A perfect scenario for next season would be getting 2 or 3 6'8"/6'9" ish forwards and insert them into the rotation.
One of Murray, White or Walker goes back to the bench (but still getting plenty of minutes) while we insert that long forward to stabilize the rotation.
White
Walker
DeRozan
6'9" guy (Bertans :cry)
Poeltl
Murray
Johnson
6'9" guy (Bertans :cry)
Backup center
I'm on the fence about DeRozan. I was 99% of the season asking him to not get resigned but I fear he might be a necessary evil next season to remain competitive during the regular season while the young guys gain more experience. I could do with 1 more season of him. He probably won't accept a 1 year deal though.
ZeusWillJudge
08-03-2020, 05:52 PM
With a losing record. Congratufuckinglations.
2/3 of SpursTalk could have made better personnel decisions than Pop for the last three seasons (at least). There are a bunch of young guys who could have had a solid year or two of experience under their belts. But, hey... maybe The Streak will remain intact.
fixed
I dont disagree. He sucks so fucking much.
NASpurs
08-03-2020, 06:53 PM
To bad it took Pop until the end to use the roster that we have all been wanting all year for....50 win team TBH
What could have been...
:lol why do I feel like nothing was learned by Pop and we're going to be left scratching our heads next year too
DAF86
08-03-2020, 07:22 PM
:lol why do I feel like nothing was learned by Pop and we're going to be left scratching our heads next year too
We let Bertans go for the guy on your avatar. :(
ducks
08-03-2020, 07:27 PM
Chance mem loses tonight they will not win a game
spurraider21
08-03-2020, 08:25 PM
grizz lost again
talkspurs
08-03-2020, 10:14 PM
grizz lost again
Im more worried about the Pelicans and Blazers then the Grizz. Blazers still have one easy game so we have to win 2 to catch them. All but us is easy for Pelicans. After us the toughest game is probably the Magic.
Amuseddaysleeper
08-05-2020, 05:33 PM
Delete this jinx thread
DAF86
08-05-2020, 10:35 PM
Sixers and Nuggets loses were expected. Our WC final comes vs NOP.
C-Dub
08-09-2020, 07:33 AM
Maybe not this year but next season there's a pretty good chance without Forbes in the starting lineup.
offset formation
08-09-2020, 07:52 AM
Maybe not this year but next season there's a pretty good chance without Forbes in the starting lineup.
I think this has also been a "are we keeping him or not" for Poeltl and to date, Jakob has proven you don't get out the checkbook to resign him.
His defense has been subpar (fouling out twice), getting in foul trouble, playing limited minutes, bad rotations, poor help defense, etc.
And his lack of aggression and inability to finish has been very troublesome.
All in all, I think Poeltl is playing himself out of a contract extension, certainly one above his current market value.
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