Game Thread: Spurs vs Rockets — August 11, 2020 - 1PM CT

[DC23]

#GoSpursGo

We'll know a lot after tomorrow as the Suns, Blazers, and Grizzlies are all playing as well.

[BillMc]

Cheers.

Spurs by 4

[Dhbsr555]

Harden and Gordon out Westbrook will play

[DC23]

Harden and Gordon out Westbrook will play
Is this confirmed?

[Dhbsr555]

Yes per bleacher report

[ace3g]

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Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA) 34s (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1292934175281033216)
Derrick White is listed as questionable for the game against Houston. Forbes, Zeller out

[Dhbsr555]

We need Derrick

[Dejounte]

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Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
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Derrick White is listed as questionable for the game against Houston. Forbes, Zeller out

So i guess it wasnt an injury that required major recovery. Thats great news

[Dhbsr555]

With harden and Gordon out we have a shot even without white

[Dhbsr555]

But walker gonna have to show out

[smush]

White will play. If he was bad Pop would have sat him down for the rest of the season.

We should have a good day tomorrow with no harden and Gordon.

[Larry O]

Well, looks like the Mavs will have Doncic, Porzingis & Finney-Smith out today against the Jazz, & play at full strength against the Trailblazers on Tuesday (fingers crossed). So if Harden & Gordan are out for Tuesday's game, too, it's because of their back-to-back with Indy on Wednesday. Meantime, the Grizz are playing the Bucks on Tuesday as well. This will give the Spurs a chance, provided that we have our best player on the court in DW4 playing tomorrow to give them a chance. Will be an exciting photo finish! GSG!!!

[SAGirl]

I wish there was more information on White's injury. If he's not 100% load manage IMO.

[Mugen]

I'm pretty damn shocked that wasn't a season ender for DWhite. But I agree with SAGirl that he should be rested if he's not at least 90%. Especially since Harden/Gordon are out.

[gambit1990]

i thought white's injury was gonna be bad but that was before i knew that his same knee collided with another earlier in the game. glad it's nothing serious.

[Dex]

So i guess it wasnt an injury that required major recovery. Thats great news

Long-term, great news...Spurs wouldn't even list him as possibly available if it was something that could threaten his future.

Short-term....Spurs are fucked against Houston if White doesn't play (and play well), and then their bubble is pretty much burst.

[ace3g]

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San Antonio Spurs spurs
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Tomorrow marks our 200th game against Houston in franchise history, the most games we've ever played against one opponent! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo)

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[emanueldavidginobili]

I like our chances tomorrow even without White. Harden makes that whole team work and is the reason they can get away with starting a guy at center who is 6’5. The entire team minus Russ stands and camps at the 3 point line and waits for Harden to spoon feed them.

[Degoat]

Pretty sure DWhite plays he put on his Instagram story wishing an old coach happy birthday and put “still need that dunk.” With the eye emoji assuming he’s gonna dunk on somebody for his coaches b-day. Or I’m crazy and that’s some kind of inside joke they have

[Dejounte]

Pop has always been a mastermind against PG centric teams (Westbrook led team). This is an automatic win. He always has a strategy against these kinds of teams.

[KobesAchilles]

Spurs by 50

[SAGirl]

Spurs still have derozan. They just need a solid (not even a spectacular game) from Murray. In fact, maybe Walker is due for a hot game (considering he shot poorly last game). I do believe the Spurs can get this game. I'd rest White if he's not 100% though as I said b4.

[spurs10]

I'm glad the playing field will be levelled a bit. We are missing our best player, arguably, as well. I feel good about the game.

Spurs in 3.

:flag:

[siraulo23]

:tu on White news

[Fireball]

please rest White ...

[Dhbsr555]

I say start keldon if white is out

[Dex]

I say start keldon if white is out

:pop: Beli has more experience starting.

[look_at_g_shred]

Jakob should feast.

[Leetonidas]

Any official updates on players out for both teams?

[wildbill2u]

Does anyone have a link to the game they can send me via private message. I live in Plano and FSSW is preempted by Maverick coverage. Thanks. I really want to watch this crucial game. Youngsters have been playing hard and with energy and are fun to watch.

[ace3g]

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Hector Ledesma HectorLedesmaTV
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SPURS UPDATE Pop says #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) will see what Derrick White looks like in warmups to determine whether he'll play today v Hou, 1:00 No Harden, but Russ expected back for Hou Spurs 1 game back of Mem, 1/2 game back of Port, tied w/Pho in standings. All in action today #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoSpursGo)

[ace3g]

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Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
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Pop said Patty Mills, who turned 32 today, will not play.

[Degoat]

Derrick most likely playing and no patty :flag:

[ace3g]

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RJ Marquez ksatRJ
(https://twitter.com/KSATRJ) 7m (https://twitter.com/KSATRJ/status/1293220699503501317)
Pop says the #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) development of the young core has been off the charts and they are already thrilled with how things have gone in Orlando. Pop called it a win-win situation and making the playoffs would be the icing on the cake. #KSATsports (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23KSATsports)

[EasyMoney]

Derrick white is now game time decision

[ace3g]

No House either


Kelly Iko KellyIkoNBA
(https://twitter.com/KellyIkoNBA) 3m (https://twitter.com/KellyIkoNBA/status/1293223652868136961)
No Danuel House, Eric Gordon, or James Harden tonight.

[ace3g]

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Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
(https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin) 56s (https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin/status/1293224641457205250)
Derrick White currently on the floor for the Spurs. Will hopefully have an update shortly. twitter.com/tom_orsborn/st… (https://t.co/eBKPdDdxOC)

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[Leetonidas]

:lol everyone thinking he tore a ligament because he asked for help to get up

[ace3g]

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Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
(https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin) 1m (https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin/status/1293227528090521600)
Jeff Green will start with House out. Covington Tucker Green Westbrook McLemore Will be the starters vs. SA.

[TimDunkem]

If they lose this they don't deserve to make it.

[boutons_deux]

:lol everyone thinking he tore a ligament because he asked for help to get up

it was an unusual reaction, not grimacing, sitting on the floor, no attempt to get up, asking for help up

but DW usually show little emotion, always a poker face

[ace3g]

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Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin

(https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin) 5m (https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin/status/1293232869008080896)
Derrick White IS active today for the Spurs.

[Dhbsr555]

I guess he’s falling and can’t get up

[BillMc]

No House either


Kelly Iko (https://twitter.com/KellyIkoNBA)Kelly (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9181)IkoNBA
3m (https://twitter.com/KellyIkoNBA/status/1293223652868136961)
No Danuel House, Eric Gordon, or James Harden tonight.

House is not in the house of the Mouse.

Poet Bill
:hat

[gambit1990]

hopefully westbrook doesn't explode... i might rather have harden play than westbrook...

gotta secure the boards.

:flag:

[Seventyniner]

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Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin

(https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin) 5m (https://twitter.com/cayleighgriffin/status/1293232869008080896)
Derrick White IS active today for the Spurs.

Damn good news. We'll see how careful the Spurs are with him in terms of minutes, but obviously he wouldn't be active if there was a chance anything major was wrong.

[ace3g]

CDwY0IHp_Fd

[gambit1990]

CDwY0IHp_Fd
nice dunk by gilmore.

[r0drig0lac]

FantasyLabs NBA fantasyLabsNBA
Lineup note: Spurs will start Murray, White, Walker, DeRozan, Poeltl on Tuesday.

[Spurs oman]

With white it should be a W
Lets go spurs

[BillMc]

Let's do this.

[MultiTroll]

State Farm ad's.
Is there a person on Earth who, considering getting insurance would buy from Shit Farm because of these lame ad's?

Are they pumping thru some subliminal shit?
:drunk Chrissy Paul and the other NBA goons making money off doing these commercials.

[ace3g]

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[MultiTroll]

:lol Numb Nutts had no idea the team would go this far once his pets were forced away from him.

[MultiTroll]

:hungry: Starting 5 including White.
Get Eubanks in soon too.

[Russ]

This is the first time the Spurs have been a favorite (4 points) if I'm not mistaken.

Bad sign?

[Kurgan]

White's already healthy? Wonder if Pop limits his minutes tonight

[FkLA]

:lol Numb Nutts had no idea the team would go this far once his pets were forced away from him.

:pop: "it's so shocking how they've banded together and played so well without my pets. I'm so proud of the young guys. :cry "

[EasyMoney]

Lonnie really struggles on these layups

[Dex]

What the fuck is wrong with Lonnie? He is throwing his layups off the board like the ball is deflated. They aren't even close.

[cd98]

Not sure why the Spurs never tried to get McLemore. He's been a solid Rocket.

[Degoat]

Lonnie better get his shit together

[ace3g]

What the fuck is wrong with Lonnie? He is throwing his layups off the board like the ball is deflated. They aren't even close.

Yeah need much softer touch off the glass.

[Chinook]

What the fuck is wrong with Lonnie? He is throwing his layups off the board like the ball is deflated. They aren't even close.

Yeah. The way he plays is a bad match-up against the Rockets. No one's getting to his shot, but they can stay in the play long enough to bump him, and that apparently completely wrecks any chance of the ball going in.

[MultiTroll]

shezus Poodle.
White Men can't jump.

Finish that.

[MannyIsGod]

You can't extend a center that refuses to dunk

[MultiTroll]

17-16 Rockets.

Beli Bonner enters. Lets keep track.

[MultiTroll]

What the hell is the current CIA Pop offensive strategy?

[MannyIsGod]

Does Lonnie even want to be there?

[Thomas82]

Does Lonnie even want to be there?

He's our new Alfredrick Hughes.

[MultiTroll]

Nice very assertive drive by Keldon J.

Appears it's just one on one ball with some occasional schtick from Popped. Oh well we are ahead with Beli and Poodle minutes.

[ace3g]

Keldon with a nice crafty left handed layup

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[gambit1990]

keep attacking the basket keldon !

[MannyIsGod]

Keldon and Lonnie two opposite examples of how to respond to this opportunity. Lonnie just disappears and Kelson attacks. Lonnie really just going through the motions.

[Dex]

Does Lonnie even want to be there?

I'm quickly losing my Lonnie hype over here.

Frankly, he has looked awful in the bubble despite the fact that he is starting.

[SPURSCHAMP]

Does anyone have a link to the game they can send me via private message. I live in Plano and FSSW is preempted by Maverick coverage. Thanks. I really want to watch this crucial game. Youngsters have been playing hard and with energy and are fun to watch.
nbastreams.xyz will have to close a few ads but it has every game

[Kurgan]

You can't extend a center that refuses to dunk

Jakob plays like a woman sometimes. Like watching the WNBA

[gambit1990]

if demarre carroll goes off for 30 :lol

[Dejounte]

I really like the way Q plays.

[MannyIsGod]

Lmao I forgot about the shit show that was the Carrol signing

[212094ever]

Love Keldon's tenacity

[Dejounte]

Keldon just punked DeMarre Carroll lmfao!!!

[EasyMoney]

Keldon is special.

[Robz4000]

<3 Keldon

[GAustex]

Poop would like to forget
Spending Holts money like the drunk senile fuck he is

[TimDunkem]

lol Remember DeMarre Carroll with the Spurs?

Me neither. Btw what happened to Bertans? :lol

[r0drig0lac]

Keldon just punked DeMarre Carroll lmfao!!!

OG

[Chinook]

lol Remember DeMarre Carroll with the Spurs?

Me neither. Btw what happened to Bertans? :lol

Appendicitis I think.

EDIT: Wait no, that was Morris

[Chinook]

Keldon just punked DeMarre Carroll lmfao!!!

Eubanks just took his turn.

[ace3g]

RUDY!!! FOR 3

[gambit1990]

dunk and the 3 :tu

[Davidicus2]

Keldon is single-handedly powering the team right now, he's all over the place

[gambit1990]

keld just guarded westbrook perfectly.

[ace3g]

Rudy hitting that half court shot after the foul, lol

[gambit1990]

spurs playing out there !

[Seventyniner]

Rudy's on fire, even after the whistle. Dayum.

[r0drig0lac]

Gay and 1

[smush]

Drew!!! They better resign him ASAP. He goes hard.

[Seventyniner]

Murray had a 4 on 1 with two teammates right by the basket and he kicks it all the way out for three. Smh. A wide-open layup or dunk is way better than even the most open three ever by Beli.

That's the second time he did it too. He had a clear lane to the basket earlier and kicked it out to Gay who hit a three. He just isn't a distributor.

[Degoat]

Can Murray please pass the ball correctly

[Dejounte]

Whats the league record for turnovers because I think the Rockets are going to break it today

[EasyMoney]

When lonnie has the ball on the fast break he literally cannot be stopped

[smush]

Layups! Sean is calling Them out for not making layups!

[gambit1990]

dunk that next time lonnie.

[Chinook]

Murray had a 4 on 1 with two teammates right by the basket and he kicks it all the way out for three. Smh. A wide-open layup or dunk is way better than even the most open three ever by Beli.

That's the second time he did it too. He had a clear lane to the basket earlier and kicked it out to Gay who hit a three. He just isn't a distributor.

Eh. I get it, because the Spurs were in great rebounding position, and the pass to Beli was probably easier to make for him on the run.

[Chinook]

When lonnie has the ball on the fast break he literally cannot be stopped

The back board is doing a good job at it.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Keldon needs more minutes.

[Seventyniner]

Murray's having a terrible game so far. It's looking more and more like trying to make him a PG is a square peg/round hole situation. He could probably be a pretty good secondary slasher if he could be enough of a catch-and-shoot threat to force defenders to respect it. Having the ball in his hands a lot just isn't working well so far.

[crc21209]

We need the Celtics and Mavs to do us a solid today....

[gambit1990]

Having the ball in his hands a lot just isn't working well so far.
yeah, he needs to have less responsibility tbh.

[r0drig0lac]

Walker!!!

[SPURSCHAMP]

i get a chuckle every time opposing commentators mention how we are an elite FT shooting team because I don't trust a single player on our team to shoot a FT in crunch time

[itzsoweezee]

If Eubanks had Poetl's size, he'd be a starter in this league.

[RC_Drunkford]

Poeltl can’t post up Westbrook :lmao

[Chinook]

Poeltl can’t post up Westbrook :lmao

That's too far away for someone that tall to try to back a guy down.

[r0drig0lac]

nice pass by White

[Degoat]

Finish around the rim damnit!!!!

[Seventyniner]

I'm a big fan of Poeltl blocking shots after the whistle. Nothing to lose at that point.

[gambit1990]

white so valuable. what's his ceiling...

[itzsoweezee]

Derrick reminds me so much of Ginobili. He does all of the intangible things that Manu used to do. Definitely my favorite player on this team.

[Chinook]

You use height to score once you get into position. It doesn't help you get there though. There's zero point in Poe coming out like 15 to 17 feet, because he's not a threat to score there. It works with Aldridge because he can at least shot a jumper, but even then, you'd want him like 10 feet closer.

[Dejounte]

We are blowing them out and White hasnt even exploded yet ... Thats right, White has gotten so good that I'm expecting a scoring burst from him every game

[RC_Drunkford]

You use height to score once you get into position. It doesn't help you get there though. There's zero point in Poe coming out like 15 to 17 feet, because he's not a threat to score there. It works with Aldridge because he can at least shot a jumper, but even then, you'd want him like 10 feet closer.

Establishing position close to the rim is part of playing in the post. Poeltl has no back to the basket game. He has to work on that. You can’t have a mismatch like that and not be able to exploit it

[RC_Drunkford]

I like how easy we seem to get to the rim with these line ups. Not only against the rockets who don’t have a shotblocker, but I think in general we get much more easier looks with this new rotation

[r0drig0lac]

Walker again

[spurraider21]

Poeltl can’t post up Westbrook :lmao
Splitter can't post up Fisher

[Dejounte]

It's interesting they have Keldon on Westbrook instead of Lonnie or DJ...

[Chinook]

Establishing position close to the rim is part of playing in the post. Poeltl has no back to the basket game. He has to work on that. You can’t have a mismatch like that and not be able to exploit it

It's part of the old way of posting up without modern help of the proclivity for flopping. You have to do your work before you get the ball, because you can't expect a center to dribble that far, backwards, fearing a charge call and worrying about diggers. It'd've helped if the Spurs were more patient once they recognized the mismatch rather than just immediately getting Poe the ball.

[Mugen]

Dejounte might be one of the dumbest players I've ever watched tbh.

[gambit1990]

spurs are doing the fücking thing tbh.

[Mugen]

Lonnie and Keldon real solid that half.

[ace3g]

https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&h=100&w=100 Spurs



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


D. DeRozan (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3978/demar-derozan) SF
16
6-9
0-0
3-4
0
3
3
2
1
1
0
1
+8
15


J. Poeltl (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134908/jakob-poeltl) C
14
4-5
0-0
2-2
1
4
5
0
1
1
1
0
+9
10


D. White (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3078576/derrick-white) PG
14
1-5
0-4
0-0
0
1
1
4
0
0
1
1
+6
2


D. Murray (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907497/dejounte-murray) PG
16
2-4
0-1
0-0
0
2
2
5
2
0
2
2
+12
4


L. Walker IV (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277890/lonnie-walker-iv) SG
17
3-6
2-4
2-2
0
4
4
0
0
0
1
0
+8
10


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Metu (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914283/chimezie-metu) PF
Has not entered game


D. Eubanks (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914285/drew-eubanks) PF
7
1-3
0-0
0-0
1
2
3
0
0
1
1
1
+9
2


L. Samanic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4423309/luka-samanic) PF
Has not entered game


R. Gay (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3005/rudy-gay) SF
10
3-7
2-4
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
3
+11
8


K. Johnson (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395723/keldon-johnson) SF
12
3-7
0-0
4-4
1
5
6
2
0
0
1
1
+13
10


P. Mills (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills) PG
Has not entered game


M. Belinelli (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3190/marco-belinelli) SG
11
2-3
1-1
0-0
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
+13
5


Q. Weatherspoon (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907358/quinndary-weatherspoon) SG
2
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
+3
0


TEAM

25-50
5-14
11-12
4
24
28
15
5
3
7
10

66




51.0%
38.5%
91.7%

[tmtcsc]

It's interesting they have Keldon on Westbrook instead of Lonnie or DJ...

He’s a smarter, better defender.

[Dejounte]

He’s a smarter, better defender.

But DJ is supposed to be a top notch defender? Looks like Keldon's reputation is going up and up on the team

[davi78239]

Are the rockets even trying tbh?

[BatManu20]

Dejounte fucking sucks right now. Dude can’t even make a basic entry pass and his defense continues to be horrific. And still can’t shoot. What happened to him tbh.

[Thomas82]

Are the rockets even trying tbh?

It sure doesn't look like it.

[davi78239]

Dejounte fucking sucks right nowadays. Dude can’t even make a basic entry pass and his defense continues to be horrific. And still can’t shoot. What happened to him tbh.

He got paid

[BackHome]

At this point in the playoff hunt teams that have a good standing don’t care about the next two games. You will see a lot of teams rest all there starters to be healthy for playoff run.

[spurspl]

Dejounte fucking sucks right now. Dude can’t even make a basic entry pass and his defense continues to be horrific. And still can’t shoot. What happened to him tbh.

nothing new

[Degoat]

Keldons favorite player was Westbrook so I bet he’s wanting to show out vs him

[Dejounte]

Keldons favorite player was Westbrook so I bet he’s wanting to show out vs him

Ehhh i thought it was Chris Paul? He said he chose the number 3 because of Chris Paul

[MannyIsGod]

Lol at all the bitching about Murray after he played a good half.

[Degoat]

Ehhh i thought it was Chris Paul? He said he chose the number 3 because of Chris Paul

On draft night when it show his profile it said his favorite player was Westbrook

[BillMc]

Like KJ's defense on Westbrook

[ginobilized]

Keldon has been a much needed shot in the arm for the Spurs and us on Spurs Talk

Loving the new lineups and the chance to go 6-2

Seems like the chemistry is very good with these guys

[BillMc]

It sure doesn't look like it.

And I'm OK with that.

[crc21209]

Keldon has been a much needed shot in the arm for the Spurs and us on Spurs Talk

Loving the new lineups and the chance to go 6-2

Seems like the chemistry is very good with these guys

If only Pop wouldve went with these guys earlier in the season smh..

[r0drig0lac]

If only Pop wouldve went with these guys earlier in the season smh..

+50w for sure

[Larry O]

Hope that the Good Guys can keep the petal to the metal & keep focused in the 2nd half. Worried that they will blow this lead. Keeping the fingers crossed! GSG!!!

[TDomination]

He got paid
sadly it seems that way

but perhaps hes overthinking it? idk

[Chinook]

It's interesting they have Keldon on Westbrook instead of Lonnie or DJ...

Basically, Westbrook is a small PF. It's better to play a bigger player who isn't completely terrible on the perimeter than it is to play someone who can keep up with him but will just get blown back

[spurraider21]

DeJounte D to Lonnie in transition... nice

[Thomas82]

And I'm OK with that.

You and many others.

[KobesAchilles]

A short list of things Murray needs to work on:
Passing to players in the post
passing to players in traffic
dribbling
dribble penetration
man defense/zone defense
3 point shooting
late clock management
how to deal with NY media after we trade him to the Knicks

[hater]

Holy shit whos d guy w d red shoes??

He can actually dribble

[RC_Drunkford]

Incredible D by White on that alley-oop

[Degoat]

Okay no more 3s today guys geez

[crc21209]

Too many 3 pt attempts....especially from Dejounte...

[Chinook]

sadly it seems that way

but perhaps hes overthinking it? idk

It's no more easy for him to play with with a lot of ball-handlers than it is for Lonnie. I think he's pressing because he doesn't see the ball as much as he used to. It also doesn't help that Murray likes to "get back" at players when he allows a score.

[lefty]

WE STAAAAACKED

[Chinook]

Obviously, they should keep shooting open threes. Don't be weird guys.

[lefty]

Holy shit whos d guy w d red shoes??

He can actually dribble
dribble is better than dribble dribble dribble

[lefty]

Keldon is our best rebounder

My nugga

[lefty]

Westbrook's basketball IQ is amazing









ly helpful to the Spurs

[lefty]

Vote Green

Is that dude a hippie? :lol

[r0drig0lac]

spurs 12-14 ball movement flashback

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

White is NICE but not the future....

He doesn't have IT...

Keldon Johnson does have IT!!!

[MannyIsGod]

I don't mind mistakes like the Lonnie charge. Hell learn from that. Much prefer that to him standing around doing nothing.

[Dejounte]

White is NICE but not the future....

He doesn't have IT...

White can be the Ginobili to Keldon's Timmy D!!!!

[BillMc]

These guys are fun. Not sure how good they'd be for a whole season, but what the hell, trade LMA to Portland and roll with this group.

[ace3g]

Another KC !!!! as in Keldon's Corner

[lefty]

White can be the Ginobili to Keldon's Timmy D!!!!
:lol as long as there is no Porker equivalent

[gambit1990]

thank god forbes hasn't been playing. thank god.

[Chinook]

I mean, I guess Lonnie.

[mclinejr]

I would love to see this rooks get some playoff experience.

[MannyIsGod]

On the other hand I hate that pass

[spurspl]

keldon on fire

[spurs10]

Need to keep putting it on'em!

[Dejounte]

Beli being absolutely abused

[MannyIsGod]

Bench Marco. I'm pretty sure this is to help him get another contract but enough is enough

[Seventyniner]

Barfinelli. Good lord.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Crazy just looked at the stats Derrick is 1-6 and I think he’s having a really good game today.

[ace3g]

End of 3rd

NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


HOU
25
24
29

78


SA
31
35
32

98








https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&h=100&w=100 Spurs



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


D. DeRozan (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3978/demar-derozan) SF
27
9-13
0-0
5-6
0
6
6
3
2
1
0
1
+11
23


J. Poeltl (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134908/jakob-poeltl) C
24
6-7
0-0
2-3
2
7
9
0
1
1
1
2
+14
14


D. White (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3078576/derrick-white) PG
21
1-6
0-5
2-2
0
2
2
6
0
0
2
1
+3
4


D. Murray (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907497/dejounte-murray) PG
22
3-6
0-2
0-0
0
2
2
5
2
0
2
2
+9
6


L. Walker IV (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277890/lonnie-walker-iv) SG
27
4-10
2-6
2-2
0
6
6
2
2
0
4
2
+13
12


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Metu (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914283/chimezie-metu) PF
Has not entered game


D. Eubanks (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914285/drew-eubanks) PF
9
1-3
0-0
2-2
1
2
3
0
0
1
2
1
+7
4


L. Samanic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4423309/luka-samanic) PF
Has not entered game


R. Gay (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3005/rudy-gay) SF
12
4-8
3-5
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
3
+8
11


K. Johnson (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395723/keldon-johnson) SF
19
5-9
2-2
4-4
1
7
8
3
0
0
1
1
+15
16


P. Mills (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills) PG
Has not entered game


M. Belinelli (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3190/marco-belinelli) SG
16
3-7
2-2
0-0
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
+17
8


Q. Weatherspoon (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907358/quinndary-weatherspoon) SG
2
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
+3
0


TEAM

36-70
9-22
17-19
5
35
40
22
8
3
13
14

98




50.7%
38.1%
89.5%

[TDomination]

Crazy just looked at the stats Derrick is 1-6 and I think he’s having a really good game today.
goes to show that he's more valuable than just how many points he makes.

[TDomination]

i really want us to make the playoffs :(

[SASdynasty!]

I hate watching the no-defense NBA.

[Degoat]

Spurs think they’re the rockets shooting all these damn 3s

[mclinejr]

I hate watching the no-defense NBA.

It’s seriously no fun to watch.

[Degoat]

KJ!!!

[szkorhetz]

Keldooon!

[gambit1990]

fantastic pass by murray there.

[spurspl]

bravo finally a good pass murray

[Seventyniner]

For all the crap I gave Murray earlier, that bounce pass was great.

[Degoat]

KELDON!!!

[r0drig0lac]

24/11.... greatness

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

New career high for KJ...

[hater]

Keldon Magic Johnson

[Seventyniner]

Clank. Clank. Clank. Bill Land called it YMCA basketball earlier, he wasn't kidding.

[szkorhetz]

The Leonard trade wasn't such a ripoff after all. :D

[BillMc]

If Keldon has an uncle I want him deported.

[YoungbuckMurray]

Keldon is a stud in the making. What a draft steal

[Rocalcio]

Keldon is having a huge game, he’s so impressive. Can’t wait to see how good he will be.

[Plum Island]

If Keldon has an uncle I want him deported.
Ha ha ha ha! *snort!

[Rocalcio]

Metu in !

[gambit1990]

luka with a block?

[Rocalcio]

Metu in !

And Luka !

[Chinook]

Good play Metu. Dunno if it's because they aren't letting him touch the ball, but this is the most in control I've seen him.

[tonight...you]

This Spurs team is quite refreshing to watch.

[Rocalcio]

This is definitely the garbage lineup, Walker should be the first option in it, just to gain confidence.

[NASpurs]

So which washed up vet is going to be signed next year to take KJ’s minutes?

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs totally wasting a 19th pick on Luka :lol

[Rocalcio]

It’s good for these « end of the bench » players to get minutes.

[BillMc]

So, this is the first time I've seen Luka play....

[Seventyniner]

So which washed up vet is going to be signed next year to take KJ’s minutes?

Keeping my fingers crossed that the Spurs go the other direction: let Forbes and Beli walk and given Keldon their minutes.

[Budkin]

Keldon is the real deal.

[Mugen]

So, this is the first time I've seen Luka play....

:lol Look away

[Chinook]

Oh, there's the Chim I remember.

[Spurs oman]

Early to judge . But keldon is at least will be fun to watch next few years

[spurspl]

nice catch metu

[Mal]

Metu is terrible

[Mugen]

Keldon BIG BODY Johnson

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs totally wasting a 19th pick on Luka :lol

unfortunately it seems that may be the case, Bazley would have been my guy, Samanic has an air of Dragan Bender right now, I hope I'm wrong.

[spurraider21]

metu and samanic look like trash

[Degoat]

Luka is livio Jean Charles all over again

[EasyMoney]

Luka shot that because he knew he wasn't going to get another chance again until 2021

[Mugen]

Luka moving around like a 45 yo recovering from back surgery :lol

My man 2-3 years away at least tbh.

[ace3g]

Final


NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


HOU
25
24
29
27
105


SA
31
35
32
25
123



https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&h=100&w=100 Spurs



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


D. DeRozan (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3978/demar-derozan) SF
28
9-13
0-0
5-6
0
6
6
4
2
1
0
1
+19
23


J. Poeltl (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134908/jakob-poeltl) C
28
6-7
0-0
2-3
3
9
12
1
1
1
1
2
+25
14


D. White (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3078576/derrick-white) PG
26
2-9
1-8
2-2
0
2
2
6
0
0
3
2
+2
7


D. Murray (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907497/dejounte-murray) PG
29
5-10
1-3
0-0
0
2
2
7
2
0
3
2
+15
11


L. Walker IV (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277890/lonnie-walker-iv) SG
30
4-12
2-6
2-2
0
7
7
3
2
0
5
2
+11
12


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Metu (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914283/chimezie-metu) PF
6
1-1
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0
1
1
3
1
-9
2


D. Eubanks (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914285/drew-eubanks) PF
15
1-4
0-0
2-2
3
4
7
0
0
1
2
1
-4
4


R. Gay (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3005/rudy-gay) SF
18
5-11
3-6
0-0
0
5
5
1
1
0
0
3
+15
13


K. Johnson (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395723/keldon-johnson) SF
26
8-12
3-3
5-5
1
10
11
3
0
0
2
1
+21
24


M. Belinelli (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3190/marco-belinelli) SG
21
5-11
3-5
0-0
2
2
4
1
1
0
1
1
+12
13


Q. Weatherspoon (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907358/quinndary-weatherspoon) SG
8
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
-3
0


L. Samanic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4423309/luka-samanic) PF
5
0-2
0-1
0-0
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
-8
0


P. Mills (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills) PG
Has not entered game


TEAM

46-93
13-32
18-20
9
50
59
28
10
5
22
20

123




48.9%
40.6%
90.0%

[BillMc]

Victory!

[Rocalcio]

Give the young guys a rest, it was their first minutes in the bubble.

[TDomination]

we just matched our season long winning streak with 3 games. in order to have a chance of making the playoffs we would need a season best 4 games won in a row. lets do it!

[Chinook]

metu and samanic look like trash

Wait until they're 23 to judge them.

EDIT: Shit, Metu is already 23

[Degoat]

It’s always good to beat the rockets, their fans are always so petty and delusional

[spurspl]

metu looked like he didnt know whats goin on on the court

samanic still raw, needs mooore time

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/879569333625794560/r8iUmOF5_normal.jpg
Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan
(https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan) 19s (https://twitter.com/AirlessJordan/status/1293281379892035585)
Spurs win the season series against the Rockets 2-1 with today’s win. San Antonio now has 21 season series wins, while Houston has 11.

[wildbill2u]

Luka shot that because he knew he wasn't going to get another chance again until 2021

lOOKS to me the players are playing keep away for Luka on offense out on the perimeter

[emanueldavidginobili]

Let’s go Celtics and Mavericks. Damn these standings are so close I think Memphis can potentially drop to 10 today from 8th with a loss

[BackHome]

Yeah almost every rookie we get as soon as they get drafted the get shitted on and as soon as there first game in G League they get shitted on by Spurs Fans Experts. And then two or three years latter same experts be like “I Told Ya He Was Going To Be Great”. Lol :lol

[Mugen]

Pretty successful restart all things considered tbh. Regardless of what happens on Thursday really...young guys showing a pulse in Orlando.

[cd021]

Luka is livio Jean Charles all over again

At least Luka actually played in the NBA, though getting absolutely nothing out of two first round picks in three drafts hurt (2013 with LJC and 2015 with Milutinov)

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Spurs win.
White didn’t get hurt.
Keldon Johnson is an NBA player.

[kht]

Luka moving like he has stone feet. If we are trying to win out in Pop's window, why didn't get an NBA ready rotational player?

[wildbill2u]

The rookies need to be PULLED from the game every time they leave their feet without knowing where a pass might go and wind up running into an offensive foul or a turnover. You remember that Parker never left his feet without getting in a shot or something and rarely got himself into that position. What worked in high school won't cut it here.

[TDomination]

Let’s go Celtics and Mavericks. Damn these standings are so close I think Memphis can potentially drop to 10 today from 8th with a loss
the NBA needs to make a last minute adjustment with this playoff scenario thing. this whole restart thing is wack to begin with so making "in season adjustments" shouldn't be out of the question.

With the seedings between Grizzles, Blazers, Spurs and Suns so close they should change the 8/9 "play in" to the 8,9,10,11 "play in". 8 vs 11 and 9 vs 10. One and done. Winners move on and winner of the 2nd game becomes the 8th seed.

the eastern conference wont be having a play in so the extra game being played shouldn't be that big a deal scheduling wise. and this should be done as well since the separation between these teams seem to be based on uneven # of games played which makes it a bit unfair to lose out because you played less games.

[NASpurs]

Keeping my fingers crossed that the Spurs go the other direction: let Forbes and Beli walk and given Keldon their minutes.

That would be too smart but we still need a token washed up SF vet.

[TDomination]

Pretty successful restart all things considered tbh. Regardless of what happens on Thursday really...young guys showing a pulse in Orlando.
yup. it seems at this point we should be excited about next year, but i still get nervous about the forbes/mills/belinelli situation

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/FOXSportsSW/status/1293285446416572416

[rogcl1]

Nothing against the kid, but based on my brief observation of Luka against another NBA team, it appears he sucks.
First off he appears to be a big pussy. Bumped a couple of times and looked like he was going to cry and rubbing himself
and quitting while not responding by getting pissed off.
Secondly , he didn't appear to be as athletic as advertised against a garbage time Rockets team.
Third, He has no motor or competitive drive or fire or whatever you want to call it.
That's a harsh conclusion from 4 minutes of play and I don't even know about his skill level.
If anything give him two more years before anything is expected from him. In fairness to him he looked scared to death but thats a whole different discussion.
My biggest concern is the apparent lack of a strong motor.

[BatManu20]

Keldon quickly becoming my favorite Spur. Kid’s a dog.

Luka is 3-4 years away from being anything if at all. Could easily see him out of the league in 4 years. Dude needs to get off Instagram and start putting in some serious work this offseason.

[SASdynasty!]

The rookies need to be PULLED from the game every time they leave their feet without knowing where a pass might go and wind up running into an offensive foul or a turnover. You remember that Parker never left his feet without getting in a shot or something and rarely got himself into that position. What worked in high school won't cut it here.
FMVParker tbh