Game Thread: Spurs vs Knicks - Mar 2nd 2021 - 7:30PM CT

[NASpurs]

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From earlier today, Aldridge is out though.

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[Mugen]

Fucking Quindarry ruining the season :lol

[GAustex]

Anyone reckon we will see Weatherspoon again in a Spurs uni?

[ace3g]

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Knicks guard Derrick Rose (health & safety protocols) is out for tonight.

[Leetonidas]

KJ is like 21 years old. Quit babying him. Hes got young legs he can take the minutes

[Dejounte]

KJ is like 21 years old. Quit babying him. Hes got young legs he can take the minutes

Probably COVID related so he doesn't collapse by overworking his lungs.

[tonight...you]

Probably COVID related so he doesn't collapse by overworking his lungs.
Absolutely. Kid's gloves for a game, or two, just to be sure. My wife works the front lines and the stories she conveys to me that she's witnessed are frightening.

[spurraider21]

so do we know which players actually tested positive and which were just sitting out as precaution/exposure?

[PhantomDashCam]

These are not the same old Knicks.

They are 2nd in the league in defensive rating behind only the Lakers. They play slow, old school ball - last in the league in pace.

Spurs are going to have to shoot a decent % from 3 to win this one.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvhDSaaXUAgHdeT?format=jpg&name=large

[Mugen]

so do we know which players actually tested positive and which were just sitting out as precaution/exposure?

I'm 100% sure Derrick has it since that dude can't stay off the injury report to save his life tbh.

[LCM]

Points off Knick turnovers will be big. Make someone else besides JR beat you. Robinson is still out because of his broken hand, so any lobs will be to Noel and Toppin. Have to guard the 3pt line when Ellington is in the game. Rose being out is a big lose. Payton will be handling the ball more, and Randle will rebound and initiate offense as well.

Cranking the pace all night needs to be a priority. Rebound and run! The more easy buckets the Spurs get the more pressure is put on the Knicks offensive execution.

[r0drig0lac]

Walker's first step is incredibly fast.

[r0drig0lac]

DJ 3

[Robz4000]

Walker starting to flex his passing abilities lately.

[PhantomDashCam]

Nice start. Lonnie playing with confidence, DJ’s shot looking smooth.

[Capt Bringdown]

Legendary Knick Walt Frazier with the call I'm watching, always a pleasure.

[spurraider21]

guys are playing with good energy, but shots have looked ugly since the break

[Robz4000]

:lmao a 5-on-3 results in a basket for the other team

[emanueldavidginobili]

Lonnie wants absolutely nothing to do with contact.

[NASpurs]

:lmao a 5-on-3 results in a basket for the other team

High IQ team according to J_Taco

[rodchizz]

Lonnie.....smh

[r0drig0lac]

what a block

[Chinook]

Lonnie wants absolutely nothing to do with contact.

The Spurs began the year with an awful habit of giving up and-1s by needlessly contacting folks they had no chance to stop. The ideal thing to do would be to rotate and get verticality established. But if they aren't going to do that, then they should just let it go and get into position for a rebound.

[LeBowen]

The game is there for the taking.
Got to build a lead before b2b fatigue kicks in.

[r0drig0lac]

Luka playing very well

[emanueldavidginobili]

Wow Luka looks solid

[r0drig0lac]

KJ on both sides

[Dejounte]

Lonnie having a better game than the previous game. It's not the points that impresses me. It's his activity with the ball. You can make 3s all day and it's not that impressive. He's making things happen (or trying to)

[spurs1990]

That Samanic drive may be the worst I've ever seen

[Dejounte]

THIS DEFENSE LOOKS WONDERFUL

EUBANKS, KELDON, LUKA

[Robz4000]

Spurs can't run a fast break to save their lives.

[Mugen]

:lol Todays' NBA where everybodys running to the 3pt line on fast breaks.

[LeBowen]

Three messed up fastbreaks already.

[r0drig0lac]

point guard Mills is a joke

[Dejounte]

They're making contested 3s. What can you really do

[Robz4000]

Spurs massively outplayed the Knicks this quarter yet its only a two point game. Bad sign.

[Ocotillo]

THIS DEFENSE LOOKS WONDERFUL

EUBANKS, KELDON, LUKA
Austin Toros chemistry

[duncan2k5]

We really need to start phasing in tre jones over patty at this point...

[NASpurs]

Might wanna run fast break drills during training camp next year. Who knew something so fundamental has become a lost art.

[PhantomDashCam]

Great to see Keldon back. You can see how he and Luka could potentially be interchangeable as 3/4s in SL in years ahead.

[poopbox]

That Mills, KBD, Luka, Keldon, Ewbanks lineup was one of the worst I have ever seen...

We got to keep one of lonnie, dejounte, or demar on the floor at all times to handle the ball..

Patty was a trainwreck running the "offense"

These type of things were you start lonnie and bring keldon off the bench when you actually need to start keldon and need lonnies ability to at least save patty from himself are what make me think Pop is not even paying attention

[Chinook]

I just don't like Eubanks getting the ball as a top offensive option of any play.

[Robz4000]

Are the Spurs still undefeated when having a double digit lead?

[PhantomDashCam]

Vassell back on the bench in brown slacks. White and Gay only 2 now w/o updates?

[Kurgan]

Our frontcourt is terrible besides Jakob. Lyles is discarded trash that the Spurs attempted to make a reclamation project. Eubanks is G-League level. Aldridge is so slow he can't guard anyone, too old and almost done. Spurs need to address this issue in the next draft or free agency.

[NASpurs]

First to score 80 wins.

[TheGreatYacht]

Eubanks sets the worst screens I've ever seen. The bum starts running back to the paint before the screen is even set. Mills dribbled the ball off his foot because of it last quarter

[Kurgan]

I just don't like Eubanks getting the ball as a top offensive option of any play.

Yeah, it's comical watching us iso him like he's Tim Duncan

[poopbox]

This is like the superbowl of scrubs... About to be one of the ugliest basketball games in recent spurs history

[NASpurs]

Trey Lyles has never met a shot he didn't like.

[Kurgan]

Might wanna run fast break drills during training camp next year. Who knew something so fundamental has become a lost art.

Manu and TP made it look easy. The current group of youngsters seem to fuck it up half the time

[r0drig0lac]

Keldon 3

[r0drig0lac]

Trey Lyles has never met a shot he didn't like.

yep, if he were as good as his confidence indicates, he would be a star

[Sugus]

This game is hilariously bad :lol

[NASpurs]

Spurs are #9 in fast break efficiency btw.

https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/fastbreak-efficiency

[TheGreatYacht]

The playoff paper tiger of each conference facing off is as laughable as expected :lol

[Robz4000]

Fuck Tre Lyles

[poopbox]

Did Poeltl just shoot a one handed push shot from 18 feet :lmao

[Ocotillo]

DWhite sighting

[NASpurs]

Low gas levels tonight boys.

[Mugen]

I haven't hated a Spur as much as I hate Lyles since....well last year when Bryn is on the team.

[8sy21vd]

Great to see KJ back and showing so much energy. Trey Lyles shouldn't quit his day job whatever that is.

[NASpurs]

Did Poeltl just shoot a one handed push shot from 18 feet :lmao

Couldn't tell if it was a jump shot or a free throw. The results were the same and not surprising.

[PhantomDashCam]

Spurs are #9 in fast break efficiency btw.

https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/fastbreak-efficiency

Updated - says they’re now 31st behind the Roswell Rayguns. :lol

[poopbox]

this is legit some of the worst basketball i have ever seen :rollin

we about to have 48 minutes of the worst spacing in nba history :lmao

[Mugen]

DWhite sighting

I wonder if this means Derrick is back by next game?

[Dejounte]

Vassell back on the bench in brown slacks. White and Gay only 2 now w/o updates?

I see White on the sidelines

[NASpurs]

Why is that bum Lyles playing so much over Samanic anyway? I rather see Samanic with a future on the team clank away than a road traveled bum.

[Kurgan]

Spurs playing like idiots. Lyles with selfish plays over and over. Jakob taking jumpshots(when he's never made one in his life). Spurs still not defending wide open three point shooters

[Dejounte]

I thought Keldon wasnt playing much tonight lmao

[duncan2k5]

Why is that bum Lyles playing so much over Samanic anyway? I rather see Samanic with a future on the team clank away than a road traveled bum.

Exactly

[r0drig0lac]

Keldon!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Dejounte on pace for 22 minutes. I hate Poop pulling him halfway of each quarter.

[Dejounte]

Luka's defensive assignments... WOW

[spurraider21]

Why is that bum Lyles playing so much over Samanic anyway? I rather see Samanic with a future on the team clank away than a road traveled bum.
kinda like watching Forbes/Marco play over Lonnie/Keldon... or Brandon Paul over Derrick White

or blair/bonner over splitter

[Kurgan]

Why is that bum Lyles playing so much over Samanic anyway? I rather see Samanic with a future on the team clank away than a road traveled bum.

Lyles is taking over the ballhog role from Rudy Gay. Rudy sucks but at least he sometimes has good games while Lyles has never had a good game in his entire life

[Sugus]

Man, I can't believe Luka is actually this fucking good. Grabbing rebounds like a man, gritty defense. Good shit

[Kurgan]

Unfortunately, Lyles will prob be back next year since he's cheap and our big rotation is incredibly thin.

[8sy21vd]

Murray has really upped his IQ on offense particularly when an advantage exists to attack the basket or dish it. Good to see. Scrubby Mills still sucks.

[Dejounte]

Man, I can't believe Luka is actually this fucking good. Grabbing rebounds like a man, gritty defense. Good shit

LUKA GUARDING ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY

and the amazing thing is he's not getting bullied or he's not fouling. Very impressive

[poopbox]

as bad as this game is, whatever strength and conditioning program the spurs have Luka on is working wonders because he is a lot physically stronger this year than last year. His defense is way better than I thought. He is already a much better defender than Aldridge, Derozan, and Gay :rollin

[r0drig0lac]

offensive foul? wtf

[Robz4000]

Luka defending Randle well.

[NASpurs]

I feel for Samanic but he'll learn (second offensive foul)

[spurs1990]

Samanic stop running people over

[duncan2k5]

That was some elite defense from Luka

[cjw]

LUKA GUARDING ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY

and the amazing thing is he's not getting bullied or he's not fouling. Very impressive

The Spurs knew what they were doing all along. How many young guys do you see play defense like him against multiple positions? Very few.

[r0drig0lac]

lol Mills at buzzer

[TheGoatishere]

Can we just keep Lyles on the bench ?

[LeBowen]

Luka is already way better than Lyles. Hopefully Trey doesn't get minutes over him when everyone's back.

[Kurgan]

Pop with an inbound play that isn't terrible? Shocking

[NASpurs]

We got the lead back when Lyles went to the bench and Samanic came in for him. Just saying.

[Sugus]

LUKA GUARDING ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY

and the amazing thing is he's not getting bullied or he's not fouling. Very impressive

He is a fucking beast!!!! It's actually insane to see him switch on the go, chase after any player who has the ball no matter the size, and stay in front of everyone, forcing tough shots... Randle has been cooking so far regardless, but Luka couldn't have played better D in most of those possessions. He's really looking like a future defensive force right now, and he hasn't even begun to show his offensive side yet... :hungry:

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1366939969118498820

[BatManu20]

Vintage Pop inbound play. Great set-up, great execution.

[Dejounte]

The future is fucking bright. All aboard the Luka train. His toolset is amazing

[SPURt]

It’s nice to see glimpses of what Luka could be. His size and quickness looks good on defense.

[ace3g]

Halftime


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2
3
4
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NY
23
24


47


SA
25
26


51




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


T. Lyles (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136196/trey-lyles) PF
12
2-6
1-3
0-0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
+0
5


D. DeRozan (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3978/demar-derozan) SF
14
1-2
0-0
4-4
0
3
3
4
3
0
0
0
+1
6


J. Poeltl (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134908/jakob-poeltl) C
18
2-4
0-0
2-4
0
5
5
2
0
1
0
0
+7
6


D. Murray (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907497/dejounte-murray) PG
14
2-5
1-2
2-2
0
4
4
2
1
0
1
1
+12
7


L. Walker IV (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277890/lonnie-walker-iv) SG
15
1-6
1-5
2-3
1
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
+4
5


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


D. Eubanks (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914285/drew-eubanks) PF
6
1-3
0-0
1-2
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
-3
3


L. Samanic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4423309/luka-samanic) PF
10
2-4
1-3
0-0
1
2
3
1
1
1
3
2
+6
5


K. Bates-Diop (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136779/keita-bates-diop) SF
8
0-2
0-1
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-5
0


K. Johnson (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395723/keldon-johnson) SF
11
4-6
1-2
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
-3
9


P. Mills (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills) PG
12
2-5
1-3
0-0
3
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
+1
5


L. Aldridge (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge) C
Has not entered game


T. Jones (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395626/tre-jones) PG
Has not entered game


TEAM

17-43
6-19
11-15
5
20
25
12
6
3
5
5

51




39.5%
31.6%
73.3%

[Sugus]

We got the lead back when Lyles went to the bench and Samanic came in for him. Just saying.

There is absolutely no way that Luka is a negative in this game, he's been playing elite defense. Lyles is shitting the bed per par, so I'm not surprised the Spurs got better once he sat... Luka should take every one of his minutes and then some

[SPURt]

The future is fucking bright. All aboard the Luka train. His toolset is amazing
Count me in

[spurs1990]

Samanic 3 Reb, 1 AST, 1 stl, 1 block in 10 minutes. Filled up the boxscore

[Rocalcio]

Powerful screen by Poeltl on the buzzerbeater

[r0drig0lac]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1366939969118498820

this is really exciting, Randle is really one of the most physical guys in the position

[8sy21vd]

Honestly what's the point of bringing back Aldridge and Gay at this point. Samanic and Vassell should be getting all those minutes going forward. They're both athletic, can defend and stretch the floor. They're both very green but let them make mistakes and learn. Not like Aldridge/Gay are gonna take this team to the second round.

Nice shot Mills! Can you stop dribbling and just spot up going forward?

[Dejounte]

Luka in defensive stance = Super Saiyan Goku

[Sugus]

Powerful screen by Poeltl on the buzzerbeater

That's exactly the kind of value Poeltl provides that will never be shown on a boxscore. Spurs got him at an amazing deal considering his production.

[NASpurs]

Start Luka in the second half. Pop's been known to start bench players in the second half.

[YoungbuckMurray]

Was that D white giving guys high fives at end of half? Don’t get why he would even be there if he’s on covid list

[Mr. Body]

1. Why to the refs suck so much?

2. No more Lyles. Seriously. This isn't the Make-a-Wish foundation.

[Mr. Body]

Was that D white giving guys high fives at end of half? Don’t get why he would even be there if he’s on covid list

Might not be in game shape right now.

[spurs1990]

Cool replays of The Professional's buzzer beater. You can see both White and Vassell in plain clothes on the baseline views

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[ismael-robert]

Pop with great timeout play to his wombat

[rodchizz]

LWIV is probably the best no then yes player on the team...sometimes it's DDR but mostly LWIV

[r0drig0lac]

Dirk NowLyles

[Mugen]

I still hate Trey Lyles tbh :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Walker sucks

[BatManu20]

Spurs playing great team ball tbh.

[Rocalcio]

Lyles shutting mouths.

[ace3g]

7:02 - 3rd


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SA
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15

66

[NASpurs]

That Poeltl spin move to the basket from the top of the key and beating Noel, best offensive move I’ve ever seen him make.

[ismael-robert]

I still hate Trey Lyles tbh :lol

Cause u don't know bball

[KobesAchilles]

Poetl with the spin move! Lyles looking like Durant. Time to say bye to some of that cap space :wow

[PhantomDashCam]

With the participants named in the 3PT contest, Lyles might have had a shot...

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1366910357344763904?s=20

[NASpurs]

Holy shit stop leaving that guy open DJ

[Robz4000]

:lmao Lyles

[r0drig0lac]

Mills3

[Dejounte]

Luka's jumper is WET

[PhantomDashCam]

Keldon going air guitar after Luka’s 3. Love it. :lol

[Mugen]

Luka :wow

[NASpurs]

Samanic on both ends :wow

[LeBowen]

How come Derrick is on the bench if he's still in the protocol?

[Sugus]

Waiting for TimDunkem's take on Puka's play these last few games :lol

[tim_duncan_fan]

Naming my son Luka.

I want to be a rich basketball dad.

[emanueldavidginobili]

LS foot speed on defense is pleasantly shocking woah.

[TheGoatishere]

Missing out on OBI was actually a great thing .. Dude looks like a bust

[tim_duncan_fan]

How come Derrick is on the bench if he's still in the protocol?

Great question. Just noticed that as well.

[duncan2k5]

Lockdown Luka!

[poopbox]

Going to be sad when Luka disappears back to the bench so Ma touches can come back and play forbes level defense for da culture :cry

[duncan2k5]

Missing out on OBI was actually a great thing .. Dude looks like a bust
After half a rookie season where he didn't even play half the games? Damn, at least let him finish the season...lol

[Dejounte]

LOCKDOWN LUKAAAAA

[Dejounte]

Drinks on me motha fuckas!!!

[r0drig0lac]

KBD!!!

[ace3g]

1:43 - 3rd


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SA
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79

[Dejounte]

Luka making that boy WORK

[r0drig0lac]

great play by Luka

[Dejounte]

MURRAY HAPPY FOR LUKA

[onechance87]

At this point...It would be a crime if luka dont take lyles and gays mins...Dude is blossoming in front of our eyes

[NASpurs]

Luka :wow :wow

[ace3g]

Glad Luka didn't go 0-2 from the FT line again, that would be a major concern.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Am I dreaming or is Luka locking up Julius Randle lmao

[Sugus]

Luka coming out party :danceclub

[BatManu20]

You can see Luka’s confidence growing with every game. You love to see it.

[NASpurs]

That fast break 3 needs to fucking die

[Mugen]

:lol how do they not look at that

[Dejounte]

https://giphy.com/gifs/pants-3EV74tm43smVa

https://media2.giphy.com/media/3EV74tm43smVa/giphy.gif

Me right now for real for real

[8sy21vd]

Mills the point guard with the sweet dish lol

[Mugen]

Spurs would be up 30 if they knew how to run a f'n fast break.

[NASpurs]

20 year vet Patty Mills with that shit

[r0drig0lac]

KBD is a nba player

[Robz4000]

Impressed with Luka and KBD so far.

[rodchizz]

Luka has better D than LWIV

[Dejounte]

Luka has better D than LWIV

Better than Keldon too

I mothafuckin said it!

[cjw]

At this point...It would be a crime if luka dont take lyles and gays mins...Dude is blossoming in front of our eyes

That’s what I was thinking. Luka emerging like this opens up the ability to trade Gay. I don’t think you can move both him and Lyles (probably no market for Lyles) as you need him as insurance, though I’m liking KBD too!

[duncan2k5]

Good bounce back win boys

[emanueldavidginobili]

I honestly don't want to see Gay or LA play another minute this season, Spurs aren't winning the finals let these kids play, grow and learn.

[Sugus]

Better than Keldon too

I mothafuckin said it!

It's absolutely true, Luka hasn't been looking lost on switches nor team defense this game, and his man-to-man is forreal. The defensive potential of a Murray-White-Keldon-Luka-Poeltl lineup with Vassell coming off the bench is insane

[rodchizz]

Luka has better D than LWIV, imo

[Mugen]

That’s what I was thinking. Luka emerging like this opens up the ability to trade Gay. I don’t think you can move both him and Lyles (probably no market for Lyles) as you need him as insurance, though I’m liking KBD too!

:lol "Probably no market for Lyles"

The only market I can see Lyles having value is a wet market in Wuhan tbh.

[8sy21vd]

Great balanced attack. Best part is Luka showing versatility on both ends.

[duncan2k5]

Better than Keldon too

I mothafuckin said it!

And ur mothafuckin right!

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

maybe patty though djm would drift to the 3 pt line? .... maybe?

[ace3g]

End of 3rd


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87

[duncan2k5]

I honestly don't want to see Gay or LA play another minute this season, Spurs aren't winning the finals let these kids play, grow and learn.

Exactly...trade them and at least get picks

[Mugen]

Gotta build the lead to 25+, they can easily choke away this lead tbh.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

:lol "Probably no market for Lyles"

The only market I can see Lyles having value is a wet market in Wuhan tbh.

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/36473508/too-soon-too-soo.jpg

[spurs1990]

Samanic on that hoop to hoop drive was a thing of beauty

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Samanic on that hoop to hoop drive was a thing of beauty

i'm watching it with the knicks announcers but i was imagining sean throwing out a tragic johnson line

[ace3g]

As mentioned, you can see Keldon "air-guitaring" in the background, lol

https://twitter.com/bigfunpod/status/1366950926540488707

[r0drig0lac]

lol Lyles

[Mugen]

:lmao Trey Stylez

[Dejounte]

Our boy Luka:

https://i.giphy.com/media/tze1mGedykiuk/giphy.webp

[r0drig0lac]

this is the Lyles team now

[emanueldavidginobili]

18 points for Lyles lmao

[cjw]

Imagine if the Knicks hadn’t completely botched the Knox or Toppin picks. SGA and a Halliburton or Vassell?

[Sugus]

And to think we're missing like 3-4 players still.....

[tbdog]

Blow out alert.

[Dejounte]

And to think we're missing like 3-4 players still.....

And the Knicks aren't even a scrub team. Very impressive

[Rocalcio]

Spurs would be up 30 if they knew how to run a f'n fast break.

They are now

[Light]

Lyles knows Luka's coming for his spot, tbh

[Sugus]

And the Knicks aren't even a scrub team. Very impressive

Yeah, that's the best part of it. They're a top-of-the-league defense, and we're close to blowing them out with several rotation pieces missing. Not to mention having taken a two-superstar Nets team to OT just yesterday... Spurs are looking mighty good right now

[spurs1990]

This Knicks team is the 4th seed in the East. They really need just do 1-16 in the playoffs

[Uriel]

Should Lyles/Luka remain in the rotation once everyone comes back?

[cjw]

:lol "Probably no market for Lyles"

The only market I can see Lyles having value is a wet market in Wuhan tbh.

:rollin

Yeah, I meant it more as you couldn’t move Lyles out in a trade too and rely only on Luka. There’s no market for Lyles on his own. The way stuff comes across online...

[onechance87]

Should Lyles/Luka remain in the rotation once everyone comes back?

Yes they should...ESPECIALLY luka,Hes the future of our team....Dude is stepping up

[absoloot66]

:lol "Probably no market for Lyles"

The only market I can see Lyles having value is a wet market in Wuhan tbh.

:rollin:rollin

[Rocalcio]

Yeah, that's the best part of it. They're a top-of-the-league defense, and we're close to blowing them out with several rotation pieces missing. Not to mention having taken a two-superstar Nets team to OT just yesterday... Spurs are looking mighty good right now

Also, this is a blowout but most of our main players are under 50% on shooting.

[Robz4000]

Shit, still enough time to choke with this team.

[Rocalcio]

And we’re on the second game of a B2B.

[ace3g]

Don't fall asleep now, we had 102 at 6:13 mark...

[BatManu20]

Knicks suddenly can’t miss.

[r0drig0lac]

Murray having fun out there

[Mugen]

The Luka coming out party..that drunk mofo RC might have just fucked around and done it again tbh :lol

[SPURt]

It's absolutely true, Luka hasn't been looking lost on switches nor team defense this game, and his man-to-man is forreal. The defensive potential of a Murray-White-Keldon-Luka-Poeltl lineup with Vassell coming off the bench is insane
That lineup makes my butt lips moist

[ace3g]

https://media1.giphy.com/media/wcSiwjzmtVDbO/giphy.gif

[NASpurs]

Tre, the good one :wow

[PhantomDashCam]

Quickley turning into Jimmy Buckets. Can’t touch him.

[NASpurs]

KBD :wow

[Mugen]

Fun team to watch, man.

[Rocalcio]

Impressive win !

[Sugus]

That Luka fastbreak defense to force Toppin away from the basket.....

THEN A 3 GOD DAMN

[NASpurs]

Luka with the chef's kiss

[emanueldavidginobili]

14-7 1 block 1 steal +26 sheeesh

[Blackhaus]

Nice win. Luka looking outstanding

[Sugus]

Fun team to watch, man.

Who was that retard who wasn't tuning in to Spurs games this season 'cause they were "boring to watch" :lmao

[r0drig0lac]

well...maybe this kid will become a great 2way player ...

[Dejounte]

ALL HAIL LUKA

[BatManu20]

Luka is teasing us. Career-high 14 & 7 on the night with a block and a steal.

[SPURt]

Can we do this every game?

[MannyIsGod]

Better not send Luka to the g league. I'd rather he play than aldridge tbh.

[GB20]

What is going to happen when Rudy comes back? Is Luka going back to the g league?

[Robz4000]

Luka lookin' good. Only problem is Pop'll prolly only focus on Lyles scoring 18 and give him more minutes instead.

[spurraider21]

Luka went from unplayable to solid 2-way player seemingly overnight. good for him

[ace3g]

Final


1
2
3
4
T


NY
23
24
21
25
93


SA
25
26
36
32
119




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



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


T. Lyles (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136196/trey-lyles)PF
30
7-13
4-6
0-0
1
4
5
2
2
0
0
1
+5
18


D. DeRozan (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3978/demar-derozan)SF
30
2-5
0-0
6-6
0
4
4
11
4
0
0
1
+18
10


J. Poeltl (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134908/jakob-poeltl)C
30
3-5
0-0
2-4
1
7
8
3
1
2
0
1
+18
8


D. Murray (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907497/dejounte-murray)PG
31
6-16
3-7
2-2
1
5
6
6
3
0
1
2
+23
17


L. Walker IV (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277890/lonnie-walker-iv)SG
30
4-14
1-10
2-3
1
2
3
3
0
0
0
2
+10
11


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


D. Eubanks (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3914285/drew-eubanks)PF
18
3-6
0-0
2-4
0
2
2
1
0
1
1
3
+2
8


L. Samanic (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4423309/luka-samanic)PF
20
5-7
3-5
1-2
1
6
7
1
1
1
4
2
+26
14


K. Bates-Diop (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136779/keita-bates-diop)SF
16
3-6
2-4
0-0
1
3
4
1
1
0
0
0
+11
8


K. Johnson (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395723/keldon-johnson)SF
11
4-6
1-2
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
-3
9


P. Mills (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4004/patty-mills)PG
21
5-10
4-8
0-0
3
1
4
1
0
0
1
1
+17
14


T. Jones (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395626/tre-jones)PG
3
1-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
+3
2


L. Aldridge (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge)C
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


TEAM

43-89
18-42
15-21
9
36
45
31
12
4
8
14

119




48.3%
42.9%
71.4%

[NASpurs]

Lonnie finished 1-10 from 3.

Keep shooting it Lonnie, don't be shy :lol

[duncan2k5]

What is going to happen when Rudy comes back? Is Luka going back to the g league?
At this rate, we may need to send Rudy to the G-league

[NASpurs]

Who was that retard who wasn't tuning in to Spurs games this season 'cause they were "boring to watch" :lmao

The guy who likes eating "azz", playblair?

[Sugus]

Lonnie finished 1-10 from 3.

Keep shooting it Lonnie, don't be shy :lol

Maybe I'm missing the blue font here, but I'd rather Lonnie go 1-10 than 1-1 any given regular season night, tbh. Kid's gotta gun it with confidence, no matter the splits

[Rocalcio]

Props to DeRozan for adapting to the team’s evolution and being unselfish

[spurs1990]

i'm watching it with the knicks announcers but i was imagining sean throwing out a tragic johnson line

Clyde Frazier is the best commentator in the world. He really called Mills's quarter ender the Harbinger of Doom. What an awesome game tonight to watch

[NASpurs]

Maybe I'm missing the blue font here, but I'd rather Lonnie go 1-10 than 1-1 any given regular season night, tbh. Kid's gotta gun it with confidence, no matter the splits

Yeah blue font post. I rather he keep chucking than looking passive like he did earlier in the season.

[Sugus]

The guy who likes eating "azz", playblair?

Actually yeah, that retard as well now that you mention it :lmao

But I was thinking of a different poster, who I don't know, so I preemptively take back my insult, even though it was a shit take even at the time:


Being at the game is a much better experience. Watching the spurs play on TV is hella boring. Especially with this boring team. Who would have thought a young team would be so ducking boring to watch. Miss the Duncan era. :(:(

[RD2191]

:flag:

[pad300]

I don't get the Lyles hate, I really don't. Sure, he's not a guy who should be starting, but he's being paid like a 4th big, and he produces reasonably when called on. He's also not rocking the boat in terms of team chemistry... What do you want from the guy?

[Blackhaus]

What is going to happen when Rudy comes back? Is Luka going back to the g league?

:pop::pop::pop: Vets play, 3 year players sit

[TimDunkem]

Waiting for TimDunkem (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16114)'s take on Puka's play these last few games :lol
Haven't been watching. Did he hit double figures a few times and you guys came in your pants over it like you do with all our scrubs? :lol

[tbdog]

Props to DeRozan for adapting to the team’s evolution and being unselfish

DeRozan has been a beast all season. People here seem to recall his duds and scream for him to get waived.

[absoloot66]

Luka went from unplayable to solid 2-way player seemingly overnight. good for him

Light switch: FLIPPED

[NASpurs]

Lame reddit/nbaSpurs with an actual funny

https://i.redd.it/a2z5l2o2qpk61.jpg

[NASpurs]

Another good thing is that the team now has a positive point differential. It's been a while :lol

[Sugus]

Haven't been watching. Did he hit double figures a few times and you guys came in your pants over it like you do with all our scrubs? :lol

Why's your first reaction to dismiss Luka's game when you haven't even been watching? Talk about a closed mind... Anyways, no, him hitting double figures was far from the best part of his production tonight :lol

[GAustex]

Do Spurs really need to throw money at DDR? I think you let the young ones off the porch.

[Dejounte]

Tonight I'll have such an easy time sleeping knowing our Spurs future is in good hands...

[spurraider21]

Do Spurs really need to throw money at DDR? I think you let the young ones off the porch.
really need white to be able to stay on the floor though

[Sugus]

Tonight I'll have such an easy time sleeping knowing our Spurs future is in good hands...

Is it time yet to bump the "Spurs have the worst future in their division" thread, tbh?

[Mr. Body]

Clyde Frazier is the best commentator in the world. He really called Mills's quarter ender the Harbinger of Doom. What an awesome game tonight to watch

I'm in the NY market. Both the Knicks and Nets have exceptional comment teams.

[Mr. Body]

Credit where it's due: Lyles had a terrific second half. Played like he finally understood this was his chance.

That said, holy crap Samanic. I thought defense was his poor suit. Instead he was manning Harden pretty well last night and a physical Randle tonight, who was getting frustrated.

Johnson and potentially Samanic have become rotation players super fast.

Special kudos for Bates-Diop. He looks like a keeper deep on the bench. He was ready to contribute.

[Blackhaus]

Every Spur who played recorded an assist, love it. And Luka had half the teams turnovers at 4 but had the best plus minus, lol crazy

[SpurPadre]

Credit where it's due: Lyles had a terrific second half. Played like he finally understood this was his chance.

That said, holy crap Samanic. I thought defense was his poor suit. Instead he was manning Harden pretty well last night and a physical Randle tonight, who was getting frustrated.

Johnson and potentially Samanic have become rotation players super fast.

Special kudos for Bates-Diop. He looks like a keeper deep on the bench. He was ready to contribute.

I'd say Keldon is more than a rotation player but I agree with your other points.

[SpurPadre]

Every Spur who played recorded an assist, love it. And Luka had half the teams turnovers at 4 but had the best plus minus, lol crazy

plus minus isn't a good stat to rely on but he had a solid night.