Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies - Dec. 23, 2020 @ 7 PM CT

[spurraider21]

i love that lonnie is confident with the 3-ball, but good god he needs to attack the rim more

[stephen jackson]

I wish we had a shot blocking big is all I want for Christmas now... like that deng feller on Memphis

[EasyMoney]

Murray
Walker
BIG BODY
vassell


YES PLEASE.

[Robz4000]

This is fun tbh.

[poopbox]

Offense getting stagnant again cause LMA sits one screen and stands on the perimeter...somebody needs to lock him in the same strip club as harden so he can not be on this team anymore

[Leetonidas]

I tried to say it from the preseason but people wouldnt shut the fuck up

He looks good but he's always shown flashes. I wanna see some consistency. I'm rooting for the kid

[Dejounte]

God damnit Lonnie caught ball watching again.

He just loses focus sometimes

[Mugen]

That energy/pace from before Derozan checked in was really nice to see tbh.

[stephen jackson]

Maybe it’s the jerseys like Deion used to say you look good you play good

[XDT76]

DJ having a nice game.

As long as he is not asked to be the primary playmaker he is a very good player.

[RC_Drunkford]

DJ making tough finishes at the rim is a joy to watch. 11 points in the quarter. Sheesh!!!

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Keldon making Scrub Kyle his bitch.

[NickiRasgo]

Lonnie is so stagnant/passive.

[Shakril]

LMA 2nd Stint is better.

I like the energy overall the Team has now.

[Rocalcio]

Aldridge heating up

[PrimeMinister]

Dejounte has done literally everything tonight and ST still like "he can't run an offense though" just shut up and say youre fucking stupid

[Dejounte]

God damnit Lonnie caught ball watching again.

He just loses focus sometimes

That pass to Keldon was too damn hard

[td4mvp2k]

rudyyy

[poopbox]

Derozan looking around for someone to rotate to his man when he collapse the paint with morant on the other side of the floor :lol

[Mugen]

Lonnies playmaking is really an untapped resource. He needs to be more aggressive obviously but Pop absolutely needs to call plays for him with the ball in his hand.

[EasyMoney]

Lamarcus getting hot by doing what he does best

[Robz4000]

Dejounte has done literally everything tonight and ST still like "he can't run an offense though" just shut up and say youre fucking stupid

He fits well if they play at this pace. The problem is when the game slows down and he needs to run a halfcourt offense.

[Uriel]

Pretty sure he had a toe on the line.

[RC_Drunkford]

Lonnie just split the double team with ease. He needs to get to the rim more and stop being so passive

[Dejounte]

KELDON JOHNSON BABY

[PrimeMinister]

He fits well if they play at this pace. The problem is when the game slows down and he needs to run a halfcourt offense.

Sounds like we need to just keep playing like a modern NBA team instead of like its 2005 then

[Uriel]

In addition to Pop playing the right starting lineup, he's also made the right decision not to give Lyles any minutest this half.

[Mugen]

BIG BODY

[8FOR!3]

Love that Pop started Keldon at the 3 and DDR at the 4.

[Shakril]

He fits well if they play at this pace. The problem is when the game slows down and he needs to run a halfcourt offense.

The whole team plays better with higher tempo. Problem ist that Gay and LMA are both slowing the game down. (even though gay did well in the bubble).
I hope both of them are capable of making the adjustment in the long term.

[poopbox]

If the spurs had not started so slow they'd be up 20 by now

[Dejounte]

Love that Pop started Keldon at the 3 and DDR at the 4.

Don't tell Chinook that. He thinks it won't work.

[Ron Swanson]

https://media1.tenor.com/images/31dcabd69ab3e3d827a7ceedce5dbd56/tenor.gif?itemid=4991324

[RC_Drunkford]

In addition to Pop playing the right starting lineup, he's also made the right decision not to give Lyles any minutest this half.

Lyles not being in the rotation is the best thing about this whole game

[Atl Spur]

Ok Lonnie & Dejounte.......I see you!!! Boys playing like dawgs!!

[NASpurs]

:wow impressive

[Mugen]

I wish I could give Dejounte/KJ's confidence to Lonnie tbh. He'd be an f'n star tbh.

[Uriel]

What an amazing half. And to think we're doing all this without the best player on the team :cry

[offset formation]

Offense getting stagnant again cause LMA sits one screen and stands on the perimeter...somebody needs to lock him in the same strip club as harden so he can not be on this team anymore

Pathetic take.

[NASpurs]

In addition to Pop playing the right starting lineup, he's also made the right decision not to give Lyles any minutest this half.

I forgot about that piece of shit :lol A+ game from Pop (so far)

[Mugen]

Keldon F'n Johnson tbh. This kid is a bad mf'er.

[Kurgan]

Best part of tonight's game: Trey Lyles - 0 mins played.

[RD2191]

Hopefully we don't have one of our patented 3rd quarter collapses.

[offset formation]

Boys, we might just have a team once White gets back. Lots of versatility. Lots of styles.

Like the defensive potential.

[Atl Spur]

Defense is suffocating...... in the words of Waffle House “ smothered & covered “

[Darius Bieber]

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?

[mystargtr34]

So who do we think the Spurs will be playing in the Finals?

[RC_Drunkford]

outscored them 36 to 20 this quarter. Keep that up and we got something. Also Keldon and DJ being the top scorers is dope

[SPURt]

That was a fun half, this is without White. It’s hard not to be excited about the potential.

[stephen jackson]

I forgot about that piece of shit :lol A+ game from Pop (so far)
Same completely forgot that’s beautiful, let’s not fuck it up second half

[BillMc]

Give Lonnie's minutes to Devin.

[Dejounte]

Give Lonnie's minutes to Devin.
Devin having an unusual game where he's not showing us anything

[RC_Drunkford]

DJ on triple double watch. 13/5/4 with 0 turnovers

[Bojo]

Honestly, this is making me get excited for this season.
This team is playing very well as a unit. Everyone can play to his specific strengths. And - Pop looks like he gives a shit.

[NASpurs]

Same completely forgot that’s beautiful, let’s not fuck it up second half

I realized I said that while having him as my avatar :lol Still forgot about him either way.

[Shakril]

Pathetic take.

Why are you so resistent to seeing this. Everybody else sees it just you dont.

Spurs play better, the faster they play and LMA does slow them down.

[Atl Spur]

Don't tell Chinook that. He thinks it won't work.

Your boy balling; looking like a PG killa! Too much length for them.....keep it up DJ!

[Kurgan]

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?

Hopefully.

[Mugen]

Best part of tonight's game: Trey Lyles - 0 mins played.

https://media4.giphy.com/media/LDYDYu9gRpNLi/giphy.gif

[Shakril]

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?

Forgot he is on the team.....:lol

[EasyMoney]

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?



He can't get any playing time if they play demar at the 4. No minutes for him anywhere

[Mugen]

Devin having an unusual game where he's not showing us anything

He's been absolutely fine for his first game tbh.

[Atl Spur]

Devin having an unusual game where he's not showing us anything

He good, just deferring to his big brothers right now as he should! He’ll pick his spots my G!!

[Mugen]

They play with energy/pace and they look pretty solid tbh. Just gotta keep that controlled chaos going.

[J_Paco]

Give Lonnie's minutes to Devin.

Or play them both cause we need both to develop.

Great 2nd quarter and game so far for DeJounte. Team needs to play well to start the second half and continue attacking the basket.

And Memphis has a terrible bench, SMDH.

[NASpurs]

DeRozan with his patented neutral, close to negative impact.

[Dex]

Very balanced scoring in the first half.

Makes it tough for the opponent to key in when you've got 5 players with 9 points or more.

[mystargtr34]

Vassell +16. Who cares if he isn't scoring if everyone else is while he's on the court. He doesn't need to have stats to have an impact.

[Chinook]

Don't tell Chinook (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557) that. He thinks it won't work.

I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

[Shakril]

DeRozan with his patented neutral, close to negative impact.

I want him to play like the bubble. 3 Quarters beeing quiet letting the young guys play. Take over in the fourth.

[Mugen]

The few minutes where we saw Dejounte/Keldon/Devin defending was probably my happiest moment as a Spurs fan in like 2-3 years.

I'd love to see a Dejounte/White/Keldon/Devin/Poetl lineup at some point tbh.

[mystargtr34]

Grizz were up 22-12. Since then its 54-31.

[Dejounte]

I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

I don't think this is a quick reaction on my part... I've long believed this would be the result, and it's all coming to fruition now. It was a slow burn to get here. It's anything but quick.

Or you actually mean we won't keep winning this way? I don't know, we will see...

[hombre]

A lot to love about this game, especially seeing Pop play Vassell. The score should be 76 to 53.

I love seeing the help defense and plug and play with the youth.

Our bench is going to be killer.

[Sugus]

Damn, positive takes during a Spurs game? In MY ST? Less likely than I thought...

Jokes aside, the Spurs are having a great game. Getting White in the middle of this team is gonna be REAL FUN to watch. White + Vassell + Keldon will be a UNIT.

[cjw]

He can't get any playing time if they play demar at the 4. No minutes for him anywhere

There will be teams that he’s more useful against. When the other team is playing SloMo and Brandon Clarke at PF, you can get away with slightly smaller lineups.

And that’s assuming Luka exists. Not sure he does yet.

[poopbox]

3rd quarter will be interesting cause we were awful coming out of halves last year

[Chinook]

I don't think this is a quick reaction on my part... I've long believed this would be the result, and it's all coming to fruition now. It was a slow burn to get here. It's anything but quick.

Or you actually mean we won't keep winning this way? I don't know, we will see...

It's a quick reaction to say who's right based on one half. My concerns are A) Its effectiveness against bigger lineups and B) the overall wear and tear that playing small every game will have on the players. Johnson MIGHT be able to be a four for the whole year, but I'm more than a little skeptical he won't end up tired out or injured in a few months. Playing big is hard on the body, and Johnson should be doing more on offense than a guy like Battier did.

[ismael-robert]

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

[Dejounte]

It's a quick reaction to say who's right based on one half. My concerns are A) Its effectiveness against bigger lineups and B) the overall wear and tear that playing small every game will have on the players. Johnson MIGHT be able to be a four for the whole year, but I'm more than a little skeptical he won't end up tired out or injured in a few months. Playing big is hard on the body, and Johnson should be doing more on offense than a guy like Battier did.

True, I mean, I wouldn't mind an alternating line-up this season the way MLB teams do when they change their pitcher every game. It's probably smart to do it this season given the bizarre schedule.

[Mugen]

LONNIE

[offset formation]

Why are you so resistent to seeing this. Everybody else sees it just you dont.

Spurs play better, the faster they play and LMA does slow them down.

You mean all the Austrians? Pop doesn't. He's immeasurably better than Poeltl on offense. His defense is on par with Poeltls. He hits his free throws. He's actually someone that has to be guarded which opens up spots for others.

Aldridge is an asset. Learn basketball.

[r0drig0lac]

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

probably on a live on your youtube channel with 1 zillion subscribers

[Sugus]

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

I'm gonna come out and say it: I miss him, tbh. His weird ass takes were real fun to watch. A chaotic good kind of character, much needed in this forum.

[poopbox]

Damn Lonnie hand was at the top of the backboard :hungry:

[NASpurs]

LONNIE WOW

[Mugen]

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez :lol

[td4mvp2k]

fly lonnie fly

[itzsoweezee]

holy shit lonnie just killed someone

[J_Paco]

There will be teams that he’s more useful against. When the other team is playing SloMo and Brandon Clarke at PF, you can get away with slightly smaller lineups.

And that’s assuming Luka exists. Not sure he does yet.

Right, the guys thinking that Lyles won't return to the rotation or will go without an opportunity to are being delusional.

He'll need to prove that his play after January (last season) is sustainable or he'll likely be just a stopgap player. Which would apparently make ST super happy, I guess.

[Dejounte]

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez :lol

At least DeRozan is taking a backseat for the other guys, that's way more than we can ask for...

[FkLA]

God fucking damn it. That's the most enjoyable half in years. Not having to deal with Brent Forms is so refreshing.

[Uriel]

This youth movement is so exciting. Can you imagine how high this team's ceiling can be if Luka Samanic actually reaches his potential? :cry

[Chinook]

True, I mean, I wouldn't mind an alternating line-up this season the way MLB teams do when they change their pitcher every game. It's probably smart to do it this season given the bizarre schedule.

I want the Spurs to be the team that forces the other club to match up against. It would be good for the young guys to settle into a rhythm.

[RC_Drunkford]

I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

[Dejounte]

DRIVE AND KICK LONNIE IS BACK! This is what I've been looking for from the Bubble!

[Dejounte]

This youth movement is so exciting. Can you imagine how high this team's ceiling can be if Luka Samanic actually reaches his potential? :cry

Don't be greedy now...

[Kurgan]

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez :lol

Aldridge is also lazy as hell on that end. We lose out on offense with Poetl in his place but the imrovement on D is significant.

[ismael-robert]

Thankful for good half of bball by damning God? Doesnt make sense

[John B]

LONNIE!!!!

[Chinook]

OH GOD!

[stephen jackson]

Wow this is so much fun man

[Mugen]

LETS FUCKING GO LONNIE

[poopbox]

LMA shooting damn near every time :lol

[Chinook]

:cry Why won't the Spurs tank so they can get a good young core like Memphis has? :cry

[NASpurs]

LONNIE BRO

[Dejounte]

LMA shooting damn near every time :lol

He's taken it back to his long 2's. Probably a good idea to get some rhythm going

[kjhip1]

Regardless of what this team does, it’s going to be fun!

[J_Paco]

bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

Three point shooting + rebounding.

There is two, dumbass.

DeMar is far better in most every other facet, but Lyles has him in those two areas.

[td4mvp2k]

lonnie locked in

[Dejounte]

:cry Why won't the Spurs tank so they can get a good young core like Memphis has? :cry

Be humble... Don't sink to their level...

[itzsoweezee]

Damn I love watching the young guys play. Anxious to see Demar gone

[rankingtear]

Lonnie proving me wrong this game.

[Larry O]

Lonnie Quatro needs those for confidence sake! GSG!!!

[Uriel]

:cry :cry :cry

[Dejounte]

Lonnie bringing the Fiiiiyàaaaaaaaaaa

[spurraider21]

Bubble-ball spurs <3

[Mugen]

Morant is nice tbh. Real nice.

[SPURt]

Lonnie

https://i.gifer.com/1NMB.gif

[itzsoweezee]

:cry Why won't the Spurs tank so they can get a good young core like Memphis has? :cry

Look at this clown ^^^^

[r0drig0lac]

Regardless of what this team does, it’s going to be fun!

no scrub forbes + no scrub marco = profit

[cjw]

Three point shooting + rebounding.

There is two, dumbass.

DeMar is far better in most every other facet, but Lyles has him in those two areas.

This. Against teams that play bigger, you need more of both and Lyles will play more. Probably takes minutes from people other than Demar, as he’ll slide back to the 3.

I don’t think he can spell the 5 in big stretches, though probably are looking at some Lyles minutes in games Aldridge or Poeltl are out.

In terms of rotations, it’s such a relief to be deep this year and have to worry about finding people minutes as opposed to having to watch Forbes and Beli get trotted out there.

[John B]

Here comes Patty for defense

[Ron Swanson]

Good shit, Lonnie

[Dejounte]

GREAT D BY KELDON LEADING TO A LONNIE FAST BREAK

[poopbox]

Keldon out here inspiring the youth...got Lonnie going to the rim like somebody who pee's standing up now :cry

[Dejounte]

SPURS PLAYING LIKE SOMEONE STOLE THEIR LUNCH

[NASpurs]

Sky Walker :wow

[hombre]

Kyle Anderson gonna Kyle Anderson.

[td4mvp2k]

spurs to much for grizz when locked in

[Mugen]

Give the f'n ball up Patty

[Chinook]

bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory over is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks whose opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

[J_Paco]

spurs to much for grizz when locked in

The Grizzlies (mostly Morant) is keeping it close, so can't celebrate yet.

[spurraider21]

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks who's opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.
Never forget Stanley “6’8” Johnson

[John B]

Poeltl guarding Patty

[Chinook]

Never forget Stanley “6’8” Johnson

Or people wanting to trade two first-rounders for Taurean Prince.

[J_Paco]

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks who's opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

You're having an exchange with a person that thinks Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is a more viable option than Trey Lyles.

Their basketball acumen is as deep as a kiddy pool, TBH.

[spurraider21]

Or people wanting to trade two first-rounders for Taurean Prince.
Prince actually has game. Johnson is literally a guy whose defining characteristic is being 6’8

[John B]

RUDY!!!

[poopbox]

Spurs favorite Brandon Clarke almost ended up on Rudy's poster

[stephen jackson]

Wtf is patty doing smh

[Chinook]

Prince actually has game. Johnson is literally a guy whose defining characteristic is being 6’8

Prince is and was literally worse than Bryn Forbes. Imagine not having Johnson and Samanic and paying Prince $18 Million a year right now.

[RC_Drunkford]

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory over is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks whose opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

I don't remember saying that, but either way it's not like I don't want a bigger player at the 4. What I'm saying is with this roster constructed as it is, DeRozan at the 4 is by far the best option

[John B]

3 on 1 PATTY!

[Rocalcio]

7 players in double figures

[NASpurs]

Patty pass the fucking ball ffs

[J_Paco]

Prince actually has game. Johnson is literally a guy whose defining characteristic is being 6’8

He's been mediocre at best the last two seasons, though.

No better than Lyles as a PF option & way, way overpaid to boot.

[LakerHater]

https://images2.imgbox.com/dc/ce/LowHdJXy_o.gif

[NASpurs]

FIBA Patty = instant black hole

[Trill Clinton]

Not a fan of FIBA Patty tbh

[stephen jackson]

Bring back nba patty

[Dejounte]

NICE FINISH BY MURRAH

[RD2191]

Mills 4-10 smh. I remember when his scrub ass would attempt more shots than Kawhi and faggots in here would defend it. :lol fuckin bum still fucking us over.

[John B]

I like Murray pushing it, looking to score instead of playing to pass

[J_Paco]

Second time tonight DeJounte finishes strong with his off-hand.

Hoping that is something him and Lonnie have both added to their games.

[Chomag]

Is mills ever not laying on the floor??

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Patty mills thinks he’s fucking iverson ffs

[NASpurs]

7 players in double figures

Reminiscent of the latter days of the Big 3 when we didn't need one player to score 20+ to win.

[poopbox]

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory over is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks whose opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

The league actually did change in a year...which is why the spurs are so much better with derozan at the 4 than literally anybody else on the roster at the 4

[LakerHater]

https://images2.imgbox.com/dc/ce/LowHdJXy_o.gif

https://images2.imgbox.com/b5/19/59uXNt0B_o.gif

[poopbox]

Devin with Morant step for step :elephant

[spurraider21]

Prince is and was literally worse than Bryn Forbes. Imagine not having Johnson and Samanic and paying Prince $18 Million a year right now.
Yeah I’m not defending the 2 firsts stuff :lol

[stephen jackson]

Getting dangerous demar needs to close this deal

[SpurPadre]

Mills really wasn't bullshitting about taking his chucking to a whole new level...

[CGD]

It’s the jerseys!

[Mugen]

Patty needs to lose minutes when Derrick is back tbh.

[John B]

https://images2.imgbox.com/b5/19/59uXNt0B_o.gif
WOW... those will be in the ESPN highlights

[J_Paco]

Patty mills thinks he’s fucking iverson ffs


Yeah, this is what I was scared we'd see if he tried that "FIBA Patty" bullshit in the NBA. :lol:lol

The sooner we find his replacement then the better off we'll be.

[BillMc]

Trey, Tre, or Luka gonna get minutes?

[Dejounte]

KELDON TO LONNIE! GOOD TO GREAT

[offset formation]

Imsgine being 7 feet tall and not capable of throwing down a gotdamn ball through the rim. Poeltl needs to develop a fucking killer mentality.

[Dejounte]

Ugly ass 3 by Clarke

[r0drig0lac]

easy for Dejounte

[Mugen]

What a game by Lonnie, love it.

[RC_Drunkford]

Poeltl being super garbage out there

[Seventyniner]

Holy shit what was that shooting form by Clarke on that top of the key three. Makes Shawn Marion look like Stephen Curry.

[RC_Drunkford]

told y'all Keldon was gonna bully Fathead

[poopbox]

Really impressed about how DDR has picked his spots and not forced anything

[Dejounte]

told y'all Keldon was gonna bully Fathead

Bruh you also said we'd lose by 20

[td4mvp2k]

the closer

[Uriel]

DeRozan always does this. Looks like an All-star to begin the season before falling off a cliff midway through.

[John B]

I like it they put Lonnie on one-on-one to create...

[Dejounte]

There's no point guard out there right now...looks like Lonnie is the PG. Nice!

[John B]

Lonnie to Keldon

[SPURt]

Keldon looks tired

[Dejounte]

Keldon fucking Johnson!!!

[Rocalcio]

There were reasons to be worry tonight with all these young guys playing important roles in the team, but I can say that none of them failed, they all did great.

[Dejounte]

Devin for 33333333

[Chinook]

The league actually did change in a year...which is why the spurs are so much better with derozan at the 4 than literally anybody else on the roster at the 4

No, it didn't. Those folks were wrong then about DeRozan not being too small for the three, and those people would be wrong now thinking DeRozan should be a full-time four. And in case you're wondering, I was one of the early advocates for DeRozan playing some PF minutes. It's a match-up thing, though, and something that has to be used sparingly

[Trill Clinton]

DV3

[John B]

Vassell first regular season point

[RD2191]

DV!!!!

[td4mvp2k]

KJ man child

[NASpurs]

Vassell :wow

[John B]

Of the many more to come

[r0drig0lac]

Keldon bullying niggas all day

[Dejounte]

Spurs running that hydra offense I was talking about...

[stephen jackson]

KJ is what we always wanted :bobo

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:lol so much fun :lol

[SpurPadre]

Yes, the Rook with the "That's game" shot!

[cjw]

Almost time to empty the bench

[John B]

I'm liking this running game will win them games.. gives confidence to the guys and to the youth

[Sugus]

:cry :cry :cry tRaDe LoNnIe :cry :cry :cry

[Uriel]

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[r0drig0lac]

24/8/7 for D3mar

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Want to see how White integrates in. Murray's been stellar tonight.

[Dejounte]

24/8/7 for D3mar

Really don't mind if DeMar stays past this season... For a cheaper price of course.

[lonrot]

Love this lineup

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:cry :cry :cry tRaDe LoNnIe :cry :cry :cry

Murray could just as easily be inserted in there.

[NASpurs]

Did Spurs twitter drop an F bomb?

[siraulo23]

lets fking gooo

[stephen jackson]

Demar looks really good with these lineups...

[Sugus]

Murray could just as easily be inserted in there.

Yeah, tbh... Some of these posters gonna get whiplash from changing sides so fast :lmao

[poopbox]

Vassell over Murray to close the game :wow

[SpurPadre]

DeRozan always does this. Looks like an All-star to begin the season before falling off a cliff midway through.

But even when he's good, dude still can't be bothered to mix in a three point attempt.

[Sugus]

LONNI3 WALK3R TH3 FOURTH

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/MikeSGallagher/status/1341943041754497025

[J_Paco]

DeRozan always does this. Looks like an All-star to begin the season before falling off a cliff midway through.

He played well all of last year.

He's just a poor fit on the team and needs shooters/3 - and - D players around him to be really effective. Or being the 2nd or 3 banana instead of the #1 guy/option.

[td4mvp2k]

lonnie on tonite

[Uriel]

DeMar playing point guard and surrounding him with Aldridge and three other players from the youth movement looks like a really strong combination.

[NASpurs]

Guard the guy with the ball.... maybe guys

[FaM0us Skins]

I like the fast pace this game

[NASpurs]

DeRozan's defense :lol

[John B]

What a game by Lonnie, love it.
I love those iso and creating. He's just too fast with quick first step

[BillMc]

Tale of two halves for Lonnie and LMA

[Rocalcio]

24/8/7 for D3mar

9 assists now.

[Sugus]

I love those iso and creating. He's just too fast with quick first step

He's exploiting his athleticism to create open shots for others. LOVE that part of his game, it definitely wasn't there when he was playing in Austin. If he puts it all together (big IF, I know) and learns how to finish himself and balance it with creation for others.... Sky's the limit.

[KobesAchilles]

The ending of games are going to be very interesting/frustrating. It’s fixable but they kinda fall apart defensively at the end of games

[Dejounte]

The ending of games are going to be very interesting/frustrating. It’s fixable but they kinda fall apart defensively at the end of games

Derrick White would be the fix.

[RD2191]

Damn, Ja with 42 tonight

[Uriel]

An ancillary benefit of having a young lineup is that you don't have to worry about minutes as much. You can play your guys 30-40 minutes and not have to worry so much about resting them for the next game or risking them getting injured.

[r0drig0lac]

Ja is unreal

[J_Paco]

The ending of games are going to be very interesting/frustrating. It’s fixable but they kinda fall apart defensively at the end of games

Yeah, Keldon with a bad turnover and that should've been another (charge) by DeJounte.

They gotta learn to win together & close - out games, though.

[John B]

FOULED OUT

[KobesAchilles]

Derrick White would be the fix.
It’s more the whole team that falls apart defensively though not really one player in specific. Derrick will help but it’s gonna take more than that

[Dejounte]

FOULED OUT

Dillon was a fucking pest all game

[John B]

We got our first win bitches :lol:lol:lol

[Rocalcio]

DeRozan 1 rebound and 1 assist short from triple double

[Uriel]

Grizzlies were projected to win this game in Vegas. Spurs ended up winning by double digits. This team could very well exceed expectations this season.

[Rocalcio]

Win !!

[siraulo23]

Spurs win babyyy

[J_Paco]

An ancillary benefit of having a young lineup is that you don't have to worry about minutes as much. You can play your guys 30-40 minutes and not have to worry so much about resting them for the next game or risking them getting injured.

Um, have you not read all the reports and stories about young players suffering severe injuries because of over training in their adolescents?

If anything it behooves Pop and the training/conditioning staff to monitor and work the guys up to a heavier minutes load.

The days of 35+ MPG for most starters in the NBA are done until training improves in the lower levels, IMO.

[John B]

UNDEFEATED!! :lol

[GreekSpursfan]

A lot of promising stuff. :flag:

[Larry O]

WOOO HOOO!!! Great impressive first win!!! GSG!!!

[RD2191]

:flag:

[John B]

Go Spurs Go :flag::flag::flag:

[Mugen]

That was the first moment of lucidity I've seen from the old man in years.

[r0drig0lac]

win

[Arcadian]

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