Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors @ 9pm CT

[spurs1990]

Wrapping up inauguration day the HC and his good guys should be brightly motivated to beat a well rested Warriors team (1 game played in last 5 days).


Curry has had a solid two game stretch of 30ppg but has been streaky at the 3 - 29% over last four games.
Their second best player is the oft-forgotten Andre Wiggins who's been very steady offensively - 11 straight games of at least 15 pts, and close to 40% from 3 in last 7 gms.
Draymond Green has turned into a squarely defensive presence and a good assist man - 9 asst pg over last 4, and a paltry 4ppg for the season

Outside of them just a hodgepodge of young guys and cast-offs.

Starting SG Oubre and backup PF Paschall went off in the last game win over LA. They've both been consistent double digit scorers for the year.


I like our young defenders - Murray, Johnson, Vassell, chances in holding down Curry and Wiggins from great shooting nights.

If the Spurs hit their 3s to the tune of 10 or more, this should be a win, and coupled with a Phoenix loss at Houston, get the Spurs to the 4th seed in the West.

GS Starters:
PG Curry - 28 ppg
SG Oubre - 12 ppg
SF Wiggins - 17 ppg
PF Green - 5 Reb, 6 asst pg
C Wiseman - 10 ppg, 20 mpg

6th man
Paschal - 12 ppg in only 19 mpg

Warriors 5-3 in last 8 games after starting out 2-3 (played first 4 gms without Green)

[r0drig0lac]

must watch game.

[Sugus]

This game is bound to be a blast, tbh. Golden State is a really fun team to watch this season, as are the Spurs, both teams with their mix of stars (or quasi-stars in our case :lol) and young guys that are improving on the go. I'll predict the Spurs to win by about 7 points.

Things to look forward to:

- Can the Spurs contain Steph? He'll probably be mainly guarded by Dejounte, but I don't like DJ in this matchup, since he's much better at playing passing lanes or disrupting offenses than he is chasing someone like Steph through screens and around the court. This would be an EXCELLENT time to really throw Vassell into the fire - he's great at slipping through screens and has the speed that is required to keep up with Curry. We'll see what Pop does.

- A real test for Keldon. He'll probably be matched up against Draymond tonight, and Green, while a shell of himself on offense, is still a very productive and savvy defensive presence, and he'll give Keldon trouble. Can our star-in-the-making power (and finesse) through the challenge and score at will? Or will he be looking at a 2-7 FG outing?

- Wiseman. He's young, raw, and god damned good. He'll be trouble for LMA, for sure, and also a problem for our guards on defense with his length and athleticism. He's also a good rebounder, so the Spurs will have to rely on another beasting night from Poeltl if they want to win the battle on the glass. Knowing GS, long rebounds instead of short ones at the rim will be key; the Spurs haven't shown much proficiency in learning to capitalize on these long rebounds so far, so I'm not too hopeful on this end. We'll see.

Lastly, I want to rant a little: this game starts way too late! Bill will laugh at me, I know he has it worse, but seriously, it'll be 12PM where I live (and tipoff is never on time, either). Folks gotta sleep, SMH. Go Spurs Go!

[FkLA]

:lol at the game times

[Dejounte]

Biggest test of the season. Bigger than the Laker games. The Warriors do what the Spurs are trying to do and are more experienced at it. I honestly think it's a loss just because I think Curry is an insane player who runs circles around everybody.

[Drom John]

Mods,
Pleas update thread title time -- 3am Riga Time.

[Degoat]

Watch Wiggins have the game of his life tonight lol

[PhantomDashCam]

https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/status/1351966315934855169?s=20

From what little I have seen of the Warriors this season, their Home Court theatrics (sans fans) is truly remarkable.
They clearly spent a ton of $ on a pseudo fan experience from a technological perspective.

Should be a fun game. Go Spurs!

[John B]

I like our long guards slowing down Curry. But Lonnie needs to be careful as Curry is the master of foul baiting on 3. Our guy defending the screener needs to get those hands up and contest those 3's.
I like our chances if Aldridge/Poeltl can control the rebounds. Spurs by 8.

GSG! :flag::flag::flag:

[lefty20]

Watch Wiggins have the game of his life tonight lol

Nah, it'll be Oubre going 6-8 behind the arc.

[poopbox]

Warriors have a lot of scrubs and we are the master of letting scrubs go off :lol

Draymond Green 6 - 7 from 3 game incoming...

If LMA doesn't score in the post in this game then it is really over for him cause they don't have one person who can physically stop him turning over his right shoulder and bulldozing to the rim

[daslicer]

Looking forward to seeing Keldon vs Draymond. I think that's going to be a fun match up.

[TD 21]

Good timing. Their expected W-L is 2 games worse than their actual record. This is a thoroughly mediocre or worse team that's benefitted from clutch time variance and it's due to change.

[paperboy77]

https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/status/1351966315934855169?s=20

From what little I have seen of the Warriors this season, their Home Court theatrics (sans fans) is truly remarkable.
They clearly spent a ton of $ on a pseudo fan experience from a technological perspective.

Should be a fun game. Go Spurs!

That 2007 team was pretty awesome.

[Seventyniner]

https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/status/1351966315934855169?s=20

From what little I have seen of the Warriors this season, their Home Court theatrics (sans fans) is truly remarkable.
They clearly spent a ton of $ on a pseudo fan experience from a technological perspective.

Should be a fun game. Go Spurs!

That jumbotron looks like a container of ice cream.

[RD2191]

I'll be asleep by the time this shit kicks off.

[NASpurs]

I'll be asleep by the time this shit kicks off.

Fucking boomer.

[RD2191]

Fucking boomer.
:wakeup

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/status/1351966315934855169?s=20

From what little I have seen of the Warriors this season, their Home Court theatrics (sans fans) is truly remarkable.
They clearly spent a ton of $ on a pseudo fan experience from a technological perspective.

Should be a fun game. Go Spurs!

Spurs won the 'ship in '07 when they used this color scheme so I'm ok with it.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I want to see some Devin on Steph tonight, he's a great off ball defender and it be great to see how he does guarding him off the ball running around all those screens.

This would be a big win for the Spurs, GS is playing well. LA needs to come to play tonight.

[BillMc]

Go Spurs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RD2191]

:sleep

[Dex]

Cavs beat the Nets in their debut of Kyrie/KD/Harden in double OT....

Maybe they aren't all bad :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Warriors don't have a bench, so as long as our starters hang with theirs, our bench should get us the lead everytime

[BillMc]

Anyone got a link for this game? Thanks in advance.

[JuneJive]

Should be an interesting one.

gsg

BillMc

http://givemenbastreams.com/nba/warriors-live-stream

[RC_Drunkford]

Anyone got a link for this game? Thanks in advance.

just PM'd you

[BillMc]

just PM'd you

Got it. Thanks bro!

[Uriel]

I remember how Spurs-Warriors games used to be a titanic clash between the two best teams in the West. Now they're just two middle-of-the-pack teams fighting to make the playoffs. How the mighty have fallen.

[BillMc]

Should be an interesting one.

gsg

BillMc (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16431)

http://givemenbastreams.com/nba/warriors-live-stream

:bobo Thanks man! Go Spurs Go!!

[Uriel]

I don't like these Warriors jerseys / court. Reminds me of Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson, when the Warriors were an 8 seed, not the dynastic force I've become accustomed to.

[lefty20]

Man, what's up with these slow offensive starts this season?

[Leetonidas]

Oof

[Robz4000]

This SL is such ass.

[Dex]

This SL is such ass.

It's really frustrating to start off every game in a 10-point hole.

[r0drig0lac]

lol

[Robz4000]

:lol fucking Donkey turning into Lebron

[Leetonidas]

Green already at his average :lmao

[Robz4000]

It's really frustrating to start off every game in a 10-point hole.

Been the same story ever since DePression showed up tbh.

[Uriel]

Spurs getting destroyed by Golden State, just like old times :lol

[poopbox]

Man, what's up with these slow offensive starts this season?

Starting a big who is averaging career lows will do that to you.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Bench needs to come to play tonight

[DAF86]

They don't feel like playing defense tonight.

[BillMc]

Need to replace Lonnie with Devin. Better for both players. And LMA looks sloooow.

[BacktoBasics]

Should be an interesting one.

gsg

BillMc

http://givemenbastreams.com/nba/warriors-live-stream

Thanks for this link. I'd been using sportsurge but the game wasn't up on there and I was panicking.

[poopbox]

Why is demar not guarding draymond who is no offensive threat, instead of guarding Oubre who while not that good has never had a problem attempting shots :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

They don't feel like playing defense tonight.

we scored 4 points in 6 minutes. Defense is not the issue here :lol

[onechance87]

get the starters out

[RC_Drunkford]

Why is demar not guarding draymond who is no offensive threat, instead of guarding Oubre who while not that good has never had a problem attempting shots :lol

exactly my thoughts

[DAF86]

Why are we playing Green and Wiggins as if they are Curry? Back the fuck off.

[Leetonidas]

Lol derozan with 3 fouls in half a quarter :lmao

[RC_Drunkford]

Keldon Johnson is by far the worst player on the court right now. Terrible game so far

[DAF86]

we scored 4 points in 6 minutes. Defense is not the issue here :lol

You were saying?

[Robz4000]

:lmao DePression with three fouls 5 minutes into the game

[poopbox]

On that drive by Wiggins what is LMA doing ? Wiggins is not a good passer and he could not see Wiseman behind LMA so there is no chance for him to pass the ball to him. LMA is quite possibly the dumbest basketball player I have seen on both sides of the ball. He pretty much does the worst possible thing you can do on offense or defense on every single possession.

[Kurgan]

It's really frustrating to start off every game in a 10-point hole.

Demar and LMA earning a combined $52 mil just to drag the team into an early deficit every night

[Leetonidas]

LA is a traffic cone out there

[DAF86]

Warriors shooting 70% from the field but defense isn't the issue. :lol

[Uriel]

Warriors broadcasters making fun of Vassell's defensive instincts.

[Robz4000]

The Spurs are abysmal on both ends tbh.

[BlackAndWhite]

Warriorefs

[lefty20]

This is fucking embarrassing.

[BackHome]

I think every one partied last night. Lol

[onechance87]

damn man

[SPURt]

LA is a traffic cone out there
This. He looks completely washed. Ugh

[Uriel]

Warriors broadcasters making fun of Vassell's defensive instincts.
"I don't know what they teach you at Florida State. But when Curry's going to the rim, don't run to the corner away from him."

[Leetonidas]

Oubre and Green have been dogshit from 3 this year and predictably swish their first attempts

[RC_Drunkford]

Warriors shooting 70% from the field but defense isn't the issue. :lol

If you don’t score, you can’t set your defense. Warriors scored most of their points in transition. Common basketball knowledge. Things that you don’t have a clue off :lol

[Dancelot]

Warriors broadcasters making fun of Vassell's defensive instincts.
Lol, wtf could they possibly make fun of?

[onechance87]

We cant play good consistenly....Thats our problem

[BackHome]

Man Spurs getting an Ass whopping

[NASpurs]

:lmao this defense

[poopbox]

We can't be serious with Patty on Steph :lmao

[ace3g]

Devin Vassell blocks Stephen Curry 's 4-foot driving layup

[james evans]

Holy shit!! I can’t fucking believe it. They finally called that shit on curry!!!

[Dex]

Might have to get to bed early tonight :lol

:depressed

[BillMc]

I got up at 5 AM for this?

[poopbox]

Vassell just ripping the ball from steph and they called a jump ball :lmao

[Uriel]

Lol, wtf could they possibly make fun of?

"I don't know what they teach you at Florida State. But when Curry's going to the rim, don't run to the corner away from him."

[Dex]

Lyles in .... game over

[DAF86]

If you don’t score, you can’t set your defense. Warriors scored most of their points in transition. Common basketball knowledge. Things that you don’t have a clue off :lol

If you don't stop nobody you can't run and get easy baskets. Common basketball knowledge. Things that you don't have a clue off.

24-36 1st quarter, but the problem was the offense, not the defense. :lol

[onechance87]

stupid fouls

[james evans]

Every time they drive I expect a foul call.

[DAF86]

:lmao this defense

Didn't you hear? Defense is fine, tbh.

[james evans]

This. He looks completely washed. Ugh
That means he has another extension in his future

[RC_Drunkford]

If you don't stop nobody you can't run and get easy baskets. Common basketball knowledge. Things that you don't have a clue off.

24-36 1st quarter, but the problem was the offense, not the defense. :lol

I knew you had no clue :lol

bad offense and 12 free throws. That was the difference

[DAF86]

Warriors in pace for 150 pts. :lmao

[RD2191]

https://media.tenor.com/images/d1c73abe5c0bfcd66219dda33d12cdac/tenor.gif


Me right now after clowning on the Dubs yesterday and saying the Spurs were the way better team.

[rankingtear]

Is keldon immune to criticism here? lol

[Degoat]

Keldon looked terrible in that 1st quarter but he will get it together.

[DAF86]

I knew you had no clue :lol

bad offense and 12 free throws. That was the difference

You made a dumb comment, give it up.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I miss Derrick

[KDKSpurs24]

Big first quarter leads usually never last. The other team almost always gets back into the game at some point.. but with that being said I’m not sure we’re that kind of team tonight.

[Uriel]

Lyles not being useless.

[Fusternino]

Massive lineup.

[DAF86]

Look what happens when we start playing a little defense/Curry rests.

[Leetonidas]

Damn, GS bench is reeeally bad :lol

[BillMc]

Devin's defense has been awesome.

[poopbox]

Keldon looked terrible in that 1st quarter but he will get it together.

He hasn't been good on defense in awhile tbh

[ace3g]

9:00 - 2nd


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36
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36

[RC_Drunkford]

Warriors don't have a bench, so as long as our starters hang with theirs, our bench should get us the lead everytime

:wakeup

[poopbox]

luckily for us the warriors bench is as trash as our starters

[NASpurs]

Yeah seems like DeMar has been teaching Keldon his philosophy on defense.

[onechance87]

Pop took vassell defence out for lonnies offence....Hopefully lonnie makes sumthing happen

[RC_Drunkford]

Jakob Turtle with the airball hook shot from 2 feet :lmao

[BillMc]

Lonnie No Defense comes in and there goes the run

[SpurPadre]

So many fucking bricks smh.

[Leetonidas]

Lonnie is just too passive to ever be a real premier player

[YoungbuckMurray]

Horrible and ugly offense. Effort and drive looks pathetic tonight.

[Dex]

Lyles should never be attempting a two-dribble step-back three.

[RC_Drunkford]

Wow 33 points. Can we get to 40 by halftime? But somebody said offense wasn’t the issue :lol

[DAF86]

Get DeRozan back in there. Tell him to don't foul. He doesn't play defense anyways.

[poopbox]

when derozan come back in he going to be gunning

[TheGreatYacht]

About time that garbage lineup comes off the floor. DeRozan on pace for 20 minutes, Poop

[Degoat]

Im a fan but Lonnie frustrates the hell out of me, he's so inconsistent

[onechance87]

pop replaced vassell with lonnie...And lonnie cant do shit...Why does pop always do this..Always fucks up the rotation thats working

[Uriel]

:lol Kerr

[Leetonidas]

Starting lineup is soft as dogshit

[Robz4000]

Just keep DePression and LMA on the bench the rest of the game. They clearly don't have it tonight.

[DAF86]

Their starters >>>>>>> ours

[james evans]

Like Sean stated, I don’t understand why Aldridge is afraid to post up a kid 1 year removed from high school

[YoungbuckMurray]

What a joke this team is tonight

[Degoat]

Holy shit Keldon

[ace3g]

3:17 - 2nd


1
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SA
24
14


38


GS
36
18


54

[poopbox]

Looks like Wiseman figured out all he got to do is run fast under the basket cause aint no way LMA fat ass is going to do anything about it :lol

[Uriel]

:lmao

[DAF86]

Get Devin and Poeltl back in there. They only ones doing shit on defense.

[SPURt]

That means he has another extension in his future
Oh Lawd, please no

[NASpurs]

Fuck this :lol

[Atl Spur]

Walker back on his fake ass effort shit!

[RC_Drunkford]

This is a game where you actually have to post up LaMarcus. With all this bad shooting, just run the offense through the post. Dubs will try to swarm him and that should create open looks

[Degoat]

why are we shooting so many GD 3's

[Kurgan]

LMA is a cancer dragging the team down on both ends of the court

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Keldon Johnson just playing the worst game of his career, can’t hit the side of the barn right now. It’s affecting the rest of the team

[sananspursfan21]

This isn’t worth staying up for. Nobody cares tonight

[SPURt]

How is Lonnie and Keldon the problem? Keeping in LMA is straight stupid

[boutons_deux]

why are we shooting so many GD 3's

Because we shoot them so well

[DAF86]

Curry just toying with them. :lol

[KaiRMD1]

Well, that's game

[spurraider21]

derozan sagging off curry :lmao

[Uriel]

Hmm. Looks like the Warriors will be the ones to blow a 19-pt lead tonight.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We are getting skull fucked

[Dex]

Starters back in...Warriors go on a run and now down 20

[Joseph Kony]

Starting lineup is a joke. All of them come back in and immediately get blown the fuck out :lol

LMA needs to gtfo, dude is worthless now

[YoungbuckMurray]

Should have just gave them the win and not even played. Guys basically haven’t showed up

[DAF86]

Get Poeltl in there for fuck sakes.

[td4mvp2k]

bench these MFs

[onechance87]

How is Lonnie and Keldon the problem? Keeping in LMA is straight stupid

Have u been watching the game....They are playing like they like they are 35 years old as well....No effort from them as well

[TheGreatYacht]

Game is over. Caught the Warriors during their hot stretch.

Casuals don’t give Kerr enough credit as a coach. That play out of timeout to kick it out to Wiggins knowing Lonnie commits too much was 200 IQ

[SPURt]

LMA talking to himself after that foul on Wiseman, looked like he was considering retirement

[Uriel]

Man, if only Klay Thompson didn't blow his ACL, we would have Wiseman instead of Aldridge right now.

[DAF86]

They called the foul, but that was some godly help defense by Vassell.

[spurraider21]

if the rumors of the spurs/warriors draft trade were true, then klay getting hurt was a lucky break for the warriors. we could have dumped LMA for wiseman

[Degoat]

Still think its funny ST thought we could get Wiseman + Wiggins for LMA lmao

[Atl Spur]

Why don’t dejounte get on Steph?

[BillMc]

https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/673/103/bc9.gif

[SPURt]

Have u been watching the game....They are playing like they like they are 35 years old as well....No effort from them as well
LMA needs to be the first to sit

[poopbox]

This is one of those games that clearly shows you there is no reason to bring LMA, Derozan, and Rudy back... Derozan can run a really good offense but we need a natural stretch 4 not somebody who is shoe horned into the role only because we have so many guards...Rudy and LMA have reached the point of their careers where their bodies won't allow them to play at a high level every night...

Hopefully we are smart enough to just keep them next year and NOT make a dumb trade for a player that doesn't fit into our future, because the money that they free up in free agency is more valuable than any player they could be traded for now, unless the player they can be traded for is a player we want...and i do not see why any of the teams who currently have the big's we want would trade one of them now for the corpse of LMA and/or Rudy

[RC_Drunkford]

LMA is a cancer dragging the team down on both ends of the court

If Pop would post him up he would actually have some value out there. Wiseman can’t guard LA on the block. Problem is we are trying to play the same game the Dubs are playing

[Kurgan]

Every one of the starters is horrific tonight. Pop and the simulator crew didn't recognize the bench keeping the game close.

[GreekSpursfan]

When Curry is hot from 3 not much we can do tbh, on to the next one

[spurraider21]

warriors announcer: patty mills is a good defender

[ace3g]

Halftime


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64

[YoungbuckMurray]

That’s the play we run to finish the half? Really?

[SPURt]

That’s an all time ass half... yikes

[spurraider21]

derozan iso to close the half, so fitting

[JuneJive]

Time to get some shut-eye.

[sananspursfan21]

I knew a game like this was coming. I just hate that it’s against such an annoying team with the worst bandwagon 14 year old fan base. Couldn’t this have happened against the Sixers or Pelicans or some more random team? And I still hate Curry

[Uriel]

Still think its funny ST thought we could get Wiseman + Wiggins for LMA lmao
And the 11th pick.

[YoungbuckMurray]

When Curry is hot from 3 not much we can do tbh, on to the next one
Ah it wasn’t really about curry that half it was how uninspiring the effort was. Worst of the season with an honourable mention to the jazz game

[SPURt]

Is Luka Sandwich with the team tonight? I’d much rather see him get the rape stick over LMA/Lyles

[kjhip1]

Derozan wastes all the six seconds, fumbles it and passes it back to Murray for a shot. Trade him while he still has value.

[Degoat]

F grades for everyone lol this is more embarrassing than the rockets loss

[Atl Spur]

Losing isn’t always a bad thing but not giving effort is unacceptable!

[TheGreatYacht]

3/21 from 3 and all are good looks. One of those games where the young players shit themselves.

Aldridge being a fat tosb is expected.

[onechance87]

any of of our upcoming stars wanna step up?.....Lonnie,murray,Keldon anybody want to be the man?

[spurs10]

https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/673/103/bc9.gif 'You said sucks...hehehe!'

[GreekSpursfan]

Ah it wasn’t really about curry that half it was how uninspiring the effort was. Worst of the season with an honourable mention to the jazz game

I guess you're right. Here in Greece is 6am i just woke up for work and checked the box score and saw Curry's stat line and one well guarded 3pt that he made and assumed he is on tonight.

[TheGreatYacht]

F grades for everyone lol this is more embarrassing than the rockets loss
Timvp has never given an F grade. Expect a ton of C minuses

[BillMc]

LMA looks done.

Lyles even when he tries isn't really an option.

Lonnie is too inconsistent on offense mainly because he defers. And he is awful on defense. Devin needs to take his spot.

Johnson looks exhausted already. I wonder if playing the 4 is wearing on him.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Offense stagnant as fuck which helps the Warriors get out and run or semi run.

Aldridge looking like he has on cement shoes defensively. Lmao.

on a side note. Lonnie Walker really does suck if he doesn’t have the ball on offense or he is guarding the ball handler. Dude barely moves on offense. I mean he barely cuts at all. On defense he is always ball watching and losing his man when they cut also. His basketball IQ isn’t good at all. It’s really obvious how bad it is when you look at a guy like Vassell who is a rookie and he rarely gets caught ball watching on defense and he always makes smart cuts on offense.

[Atl Spur]

Lonnie better go get a heart from the Wizard! Dejounte supposed take Curry and not shy away!

[cd98]

GSW feeling good about not trading their pick from LMA.

[SpurPadre]

Shooting 33% against a Curry-led team is begging to get blown the fuck out.

[poopbox]

I hope Pop has kyle andersoned Lonnie...

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I hate pointing out Lonnie’s short comings because I think the guy (if he could figure out how to actually play) has the athletic ability, beautiful shooting form, and frame to be a star player. All those good things i mentioned don’t matter if you have no idea how to actually play the game though. SMH.

It’s just dawned on me that the reason he doesn’t finish well at the hoop is not because he doesn’t like contact, it’s because his basketball IQ isn’t good enough to know which hand to use when finishing or that going into a shot blocker/defenders chest makes it harder for them to block your shot.

[GreekSpursfan]

Shooting 33% against a Curry-led team is begging to get blown the fuck out.

Especially on a day that Curry is cooking, yep.

[SpurPadre]

GSW feeling good about not trading their pick from LMA.

Sure but if Klay were healthy, adding LMA with that AND getting Oubre off the bench would've made them a definite title contender.

[BillMc]

I hate pointing out Lonnie’s short comings because I think the guy (if he could figure out how to actually play) has the athletic ability, beautiful shooting form, and frame to be a star player. All those good things i mentioned don’t matter if you have no idea how to actually play the game though. SMH.

It’s just dawned on me that the reason he doesn’t finish well at the hoop is not because he doesn’t like contact, it’s because his basketball IQ isn’t good enough to know which hand to use when finishing or that going into a shot blocker/defenders chest makes it harder for them to block your shot.

Agreed. I feel bad sort of ripping on him as he seems like a good guy and he's been through some stuff in life. He's an amazing athlete with some nice skills, but he really doesn't seem to understand the game. And at times he's timid

[poopbox]

Sure but if Klay were healthy, adding LMA with that AND getting Oubre off the bench would've made them a definite title contender.

I think this is before we realized how physically done LMA is. The whole point of them getting and wanting LMA was to get a good isolation low post scorer, which is valuable at certain points in the playoffs where the game comes down and it gets more physical on the perimeter. But now it is looking like LMA actually can't post anybody up anymore, so while it would have been great to dumb him on GS he would have been just as trash for them as he is for us.

[GreekSpursfan]

Sure but if Klay were healthy, adding LMA with that AND getting Oubre off the bench would've made them a definite title contender.

They'd have been title contenders even with just Klay healthy imo, Wiseman is gonna be a star and thats another reason for us to tank ffs. We need top pick talent.

[XDT76]

LMA looks done.

Lyles even when he tries isn't really an option.

Lonnie is too inconsistent on offense mainly because he defers. And he is awful on defense. Devin needs to take his spot.

Johnson looks exhausted already. I wonder if playing the 4 is wearing on him.

Not really the game to dice Lyles, he played a quarter of the half that the Spurs trails by 20 points and he has a +5.

[Kurgan]

on a side note. Lonnie Walker really does suck if he doesn’t have the ball on offense or he is guarding the ball handler. Dude barely moves on offense. I mean he barely cuts at all. On defense he is always ball watching and losing his man when they cut also. His basketball IQ isn’t good at all. It’s really obvious how bad it is when you look at a guy like Vassell who is a rookie and he rarely gets caught ball watching on defense and he always makes smart cuts on offense.

I remember reading an article about offensive blackholes - players that don't impact the game unless they have the ball in their hands. The article mentioned this being an issue for Lonnie going forward. His inability to generate assists and his disinterest on defense seems like this will hinder his ceiling as nothing but a bench scorer.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

How can a team play zone defense and still give up open lay ups and 3 pointers. Lmao. Horrible defense. Just awful. SMH

[tim_duncan_fan]

We have like 7-8 guys capable of dropping 20 on any night, but the younger guys in that group of capable players take themselves out of the game by just standing around waiting for something to happen.

So annoying.

The lack of aggression is boooorrrrriiiinnnngggg.

[emanueldavidginobili]

LA looks beyond finished.

[John B]

Freaking Aldridge cannot even boxout

[Kurgan]

How can a team play zone defense and still give up open lay ups and 3 pointers. Lmao. Horrible defense. Just awful. SMH

Aldridge's days as a defensive anchor are over. He's a liability on the court 90% of the time this season. He had one good game against the Lakers I guess.

[Atl Spur]

Sad state of affairs......

[SpurPadre]

I think this is before we realized how physically done LMA is. The whole point of them getting and wanting LMA was to get a good isolation low post scorer, which is valuable at certain points in the playoffs where the game comes down and it gets more physical on the perimeter. But now it is looking like LMA actually can't post anybody up anymore, so while it would have been great to dumb him on GS he would have been just as trash for them as he is for us.

I think he's definitely on the decline but I also think he has some 20+ point games left in him when motivated, like playing against his former team...and would dig up some more when needed, especially if he knew he was playing for a title contender. I think his "ma touches" phase is long gone, though.

[Degoat]

I high key think LMA is playing like shit on purpose, doesnt want to get traded anywhere, so he'll play out this year and walk back and sign with Portland next season

[TheGreatYacht]

The roster isn’t even bad defensively. It’s more so that dumbass scheme Pop runs. His scheme will give up open 3’s each time and live with it. This isn’t 2005.

[TimDunkem]

Either LMA wasn't talking loud enough there on D or Murray just ignored him

[John B]

Come let's go. Put Vassell on Curry

[Atl Spur]

Lonnie better watch himself.......Devin lurks!

[SpurPadre]

They'd have been title contenders even with just Klay healthy imo, Wiseman is gonna be a star and thats another reason for us to tank ffs. We need top pick talent.

Wiseman is definitely going to be a star and Klay's injury, while damaging to their title chances in the short term, will pay bigger dividends in the long run.

[Kurgan]

Sure but if Klay were healthy, adding LMA with that AND getting Oubre off the bench would've made them a definite title contender.

Wiseman's already better than tosb Aldridge. Warrior's dodged a bullet.

[Degoat]

Thank you Murray!

[Atl Spur]

That’s not the game plan, these bum ass dudes out here idolizing Steph instead of trying to put his dick in the dirt! He’s toying with these scrubs

[ducks]

Did pop Rember there was a game tonight.

[John B]

Lonnie doesn't even bother Curry

[BillMc]

Well, maybe we can see Luka and Tre

[TheGreatYacht]

Come let's go. Put Vassell on Curry
Pop’s dumbass defensive scheme doesn’t allow players to be stuck on one guy :lol Steph calls a screen and he’ll have Lamarsha or Fatty on him

[RC_Drunkford]

I think this is before we realized how physically done LMA is. The whole point of them getting and wanting LMA was to get a good isolation low post scorer, which is valuable at certain points in the playoffs where the game comes down and it gets more physical on the perimeter. But now it is looking like LMA actually can't post anybody up anymore, so while it would have been great to dumb him on GS he would have been just as trash for them as he is for us.

he‘s not able to post up because we don’t run post ups anymore. Why is this so hard to understand? The post up is not an efficient play in this era. Now I‘d still like us to run it when he’s being guarded by bench players or rookies, but him not posting up is by design

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I remember reading an article about offensive blackholes - players that don't impact the game unless they have the ball in their hands. The article mentioned this being an issue for Lonnie going forward. His inability to generate assists and his disinterest on defense seems like this will hinder his ceiling as nothing but a bench scorer.


i think Lonnie isn’t really a black hole on offense. In the bubble and even a few times this season he showed he is a okay passer and not really a gunner.

my issue is the guy doesn’t seem to know what to do when he doesn’t have the ball or have to check a player with the ball. His basketball IQ just doesn’t seem to be very good. Like even when he has the ball on offense he will settle for tougher shots than what he could actually get. He doesn’t seem to have a good grasp on how to use angles to get to the hoop, he is quick to settle for jumpers even if he has a big guy or slow guy checking him. Just all types of stuff anybody who has played basketball for as long as he has should know.

[John B]

Why even help there Aldridge??

[ace3g]

Well we are 2 more players in double digits away from having a chance

6:46 - 3rd


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[poopbox]

I think he's definitely on the decline but I also think he has some 20+ point games left in him when motivated, like playing against his former team...and would dig up some more when needed, especially if he knew he was playing for a title contender. I think his "ma touches" phase is long gone, though.

Having a few 20 point games in you "when motivated" isn't going to be enough to get you over the hump of a good team.

I mean how many times can you possibly play the blazers in a season :lol

The good news is that my biggest fear of this team is that we somehow got to the second round and played a tough 6 game series against the lakers, clippers, or nuggets and then the front office decides to bring the vets back for 1 or 2 more years because "we were so close to the WCF"...

But as long as LMA is playing like this...and i expect him to play more like he played tonight than he played against portland...there is 0% chance of that happening :lol

A lottery pick + all our veterans contract being up + lots of cap space is where we are headed and that is a pretty good place to be going

[John B]

Why isn't Lonnie attacking the rim?

[emanueldavidginobili]

4 points 2 rebounds for LA hahaha

[ace3g]

We have outscored them the first 6 minutes of 2nd/3rd quarters, last 6 minutes however....

[John B]

That was a foul on Demar!

[duncan2k5]

DeRozan is fucking horrible

[Mugen]

:lol Please god get rid of Derozan this summer

[DAF86]

Vassell is a monster on defense.

[John B]

Poeltl should be there when Wiseman is there

[Dejounte]

CATCH THE FUCKING BALL LAMARCUS

[Kurgan]

Having a few 20 point games in you "when motivated" isn't going to be enough to get you over the hump of a good team.

I mean how many times can you possibly play the blazers in a season :lol

The good news is that my biggest fear of this team is that we somehow got to the second round and played a tough 6 game series against the lakers, clippers, or nuggets and then the front office decides to bring the vets back for 1 or 2 more years because "we were so close to the WCF"...

But as long as LMA is playing like this...and i expect him to play more like he played tonight than he played against portland...there is 0% chance of that happening :lol

A lottery pick + all our veterans contract being up + lots of cap space is where we are headed and that is a pretty good place to be going

Missing the playoffs last season is what forced them to finally play the youngsters this season(Murray, Johnson, Walker all averaging 30 mpg as starters). Missing the playoffs again might finally force them to move on from the failed Aldridge/Derozan era.

[John B]

Time to get back. Come on Spurs!

[emanueldavidginobili]

That LA close out where he does a bunny hop 5 feet away from the defender is absolutely hilarious.

[John B]

Use the board Poeltl

[Uriel]

Wow, this team sucks.

[duncan2k5]

LMFAO @ DeRozan... I'm predicting a meltdown technical from him

[Mugen]

holy shit they're 3/28 from 3? :lol

[TimDunkem]

Wow, this team sucks.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

The roster isn’t even bad defensively. It’s more so that dumbass scheme Pop runs. His scheme will give up open 3’s each time and live with it. This isn’t 2005.

Some of it might be schemes but it’s more so who is getting the minutes.

guys like DeRozan, Aldridge, Gay, and Mills getting a ton of minutes isn’t going to help the defense. Not to mention our better defenders like to gamble a bit on defense or they are young and like to ball watch.

shit, you also have to factor in that some of our top minute getters don’t get up and down the court the fastest (Aldridge and Gay) also. Lmao.

[Uriel]

holy shit they're 3/28 from 3? :lol
Maybe has something to do with why we're down 20+.

[Degoat]

not that it would fix everything but man we need Dwhite back.

[SpurPadre]

And some of you were mad at our 19 power ranking after that win against a crippled Blazers team :lol

[YoungbuckMurray]

DJ maybe the only guy that showed up tonight. Disgusting and gutless effort

[John B]

holy shit they're 3/28 from 3? :lol
They're not rhythm 3's, more like hurried. They're awe struck with Curry and falling on Dubs style of play

[John B]

Just like that

[BillMc]

DJ maybe the only guy that showed up tonight. Disgusting and gutless effort

I owe DJ an apology. He's become the most consistent of our young ones.

[Uriel]

It's comeback time.

[John B]

Don't call that foul

[tmtcsc]

This team is so fucking awful. GS played a little more aggressive on defense than the Spurs have seen as of late & the Spurs went in to a shell. Got scared. Even KJ. Worst game I've seen him play in a long time. It's games like this that bring me back to reality just when I start to think they might be in the mix. They aren't. By the end of the season, talented teams will get their acts together & the Spurs will be on the outside looking in again.

There's no excuse for being so damn soft and passive. Who is there to keep the vets accountable? Not Pop. He shrivels at the thought of confronting Aldridge and Derozan. We desperately need a player like Draymond Green to get in teammates faces.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

DJ maybe the only guy that showed up tonight. Disgusting and gutless effort


dejounte has been the most consistent player all season so far.

[SpurPadre]

Games like this it's really fucking annoying when Mills keeps jacking up shots when he knows he's having a shitty game.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Keldon has been a disaster tonight, really could have used a big game out of him in a game like tonight. Disappointed he didn’t step up

[John B]

I haven't seen Keldon attack the rim