Game Thread: Spurs vs. Clippers — Thur. 3/25/2021 - 7:30pm CST

[rjv]

After today's trade meltdown, spurs can watch a likely loss. Don't expect to see Luka again; Gay's not on the IR for tonight. Lonnie is out again.

[slick'81]

Derozan and patty got this ish... spurs by 15

[rjv]

Thanks to whomever fixed the date.

[BillMc]

Spurs by 1.

[spurraider21]

Spurs by 20+ tbh

[RD2191]

Kawhi probably sits tonight. Clips by 10.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Meh. As long as Keldon doesn't act gun shy from range and Devin and Luka get to play and play well, I'll consider that a win.

[cd98]

We are better off losing and getting in the lottery.

[RD2191]

We are better off losing and getting in the lottery.
Tanking is the only way. I know a "losing" culture isn't good for our young players but it's the only way to get some top level talent on this team. Free agents aren't coming here so I'm not sure why PATFO is stuck on being a mid level borderline playoff team. It makes absolutely zero sense. The sooner we can tank the better. What is PATFO waiting for?

[tim_duncan_fan]

We are better off losing and getting in the lottery.

Yeeeeeep

[GreekSpursfan]

Tanking is the only way. I know a "losing" culture isn't good for our young players but it's the only way to get some top level talent on this team. Free agents aren't coming here so I'm not sure why PATFO is stuck on being a mid level borderline playoff team. It makes absolutely zero sense. The sooner we can tank the better. What is PATFO waiting for?

We're late to the party, should've started losing from the get go

[rjv]

at least we don't have to worry about lou williams tonight.

[Dex]

Tanking is the only way. I know a "losing" culture isn't good for our young players but it's the only way to get some top level talent on this team. Free agents aren't coming here so I'm not sure why PATFO is stuck on being a mid level borderline playoff team. It makes absolutely zero sense. The sooner we can tank the better. What is PATFO waiting for?

It's almost like PATFO is smarter than you when it comes to basketball.

[RD2191]

It's almost like PATFO is smarter than you when it comes to basketball.
Doubt it tbh.

[crc21209]

Well, Lou Williams scored 17 last night for the Clippers, and he's gone now...so thats a good start right? :lol

[Dex]

Doubt it tbh.

Give me a list of your basketball credentials, and we'll be the judge.

Sitting on your couch and dreaming up batshit crazy ideas doesn't count.

[RD2191]

Give me a list of your basketball credentials, and we'll be the judge.

Sitting on your couch and dreaming up batshit crazy ideas doesn't count.
I'll tell you one thing, I have as many rings as Brian Wright.

[Dex]

I'll tell you one thing, I have as many rings as Brian Wright.

Thanks for confirming that you are not qualified to pass judgement. :tu

[RD2191]

Thanks for confirming that you are not qualified to pass judgement. :tu
Ok, smart guy, so what direction is PATFO headed in? Please enlighten us all with your generic homer takes. I'll wait.

[mexicanjunior]

Hopeful for a loss at this point...season is over...

[Dex]

Ok, smart guy, so what direction is PATFO headed in? Please enlighten us all with your generic homer takes. I'll wait.

I don't get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to do that job, so I'm not going to pretend like I have all the answers.

Neither do you.

The Spurs track record speaks for itself, even if they'd had a few down years after losing three Hall of Fame players.

You can keep being an armchair coach as long as you want though, it's a free country.

[Prime BEEF]

We're late to the party, should've started losing from the get go
Can still try to lose all of the rest of the games this season. We got this!!

[slick'81]

The battle for the 7/8th seeds begin

[Sugus]

Tonight's the game Luka is unleashed, after having survived the trade deadline... Book it :hat

[RD2191]

I don't get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to do that job, so I'm not going to pretend like I have all the answers.

Neither do you.

The Spurs track record speaks for itself, even if they'd had a few down years after losing three Hall of Fame players.

You can keep being an armchair coach as long as you want though, it's a free country.

As opposed to armchair cocksucker? And this team has no direction, which is why you can't provide an answer. And Duncan was the track record, they're proving to be shit without him.

[TimDunkem]

There are plenty of GMs who get paid a lot of money to be incompetent. Just look at Brian Wright.

[RD2191]

There are plenty of GMs who get paid a lot of money to be incompetent. Just look at Brian Wright.
:rollin

[Dex]

As opposed to armchair cocksucker? And this team has no direction, which is why you can't provide an answer. And Duncan was the track record, they're proving to be shit without him.

Maybe you should whine about it a bit more. That will fix things.

[RD2191]

Maybe you should whine about it a bit more. That will fix things.
But what if you suck more cock? Will that work?

[Dex]

But what if you suck more cock? Will that work?

:rolleyes

Thanks for proving my point, yet again.

Go back to trolling and acting like you know everything.

[Dejounte]

But what if you suck more cock? Will that work?

RD, stop having fun without me you fat fuck :lmao

We gonna party in here, pussy?

[Kurgan]

Even with Kawhi resting, I still pick the Clippers here. Pack the paint and dare the Spurs to shoot. Easiest playoff team to gameplan against. On other message boards, fans of other teams are salivating at getting SA in the 1st round but I doubt we even make it past the play in.

[RD2191]

RD, stop having fun without me you fat fuck :lmao

We gonna party in here, pussy?
:nope

[BatManu20]

Fire up the tank tbh.

[Robz4000]

If Gay is back, look for Luka to get garbage time minutes only.

[cd98]

Ha, Kawhi really doing a load management on us after he beat us down yesterday? This is humiliating.

[cd98]

Tanking is the only way. I know a "losing" culture isn't good for our young players but it's the only way to get some top level talent on this team. Free agents aren't coming here so I'm not sure why PATFO is stuck on being a mid level borderline playoff team. It makes absolutely zero sense. The sooner we can tank the better. What is PATFO waiting for?

What I root for is competitive losing. There is no guarantee of the number one pick for tanking. But if we play hard, it keeps the winning culture here, we just need to lose in the last two minutes of the game. That's what I want to see, along with young guys getting better. But ultimately, we have two great upcoming drafts and the Spurs need to be picking in the top 14 of both of them.

[Robz4000]

Ha, Kawhi really doing a load management on us after he beat us down yesterday? This is humiliating.

He's playing afaik.

[look_at_g_shred]

But what if you suck more cock? Will that work?
Yo! :lmao that made me laugh so damn hard idekw

[John B]

Spurs will adjust. I'm hoping more Luka tonight. Spurs by 6. Go Spurs Go! :flag::flag::flag:

[Kurgan]

He's playing afaik.

Kawhi playing on a back-to-back? He must really want to humiliate the Spurs

[Sugus]

What I root for is competitive losing. There is no guarantee of the number one pick for tanking. But if we play hard, it keeps the winning culture here, we just need to lose in the last two minutes of the game. That's what I want to see, along with young guys getting better. But ultimately, we have two great upcoming drafts and the Spurs need to be picking in the top 14 of both of them.

Uh, isn't this pretty similar to what the Spurs have been doing all season long? That Charlotte game must've been the epitome of your watching experience for this season :lol

[RD2191]

What I root for is competitive losing. There is no guarantee of the number one pick for tanking. But if we play hard, it keeps the winning culture here, we just need to lose in the last two minutes of the game. That's what I want to see, along with young guys getting better. But ultimately, we have two great upcoming drafts and the Spurs need to be picking in the top 14 of both of them.
Agreed tbh. Although after today the tanking might not be deliberate. :lol

[cd98]

Uh, isn't this pretty similar to what the Spurs have been doing all season long? That Charlotte game must've been the epitome of your watching experience for this season :lol

Exactly. It's what I want to see. Hard fought losses. That's the best we can hope for until we win the lottery again and get our Tim or David.

[Sugus]

Exactly. It's what I want to see. Hard fought losses. That's the best we can hope for until we win the lottery again and get our Tim or David.

Totally agree with all of this, let's get them (losses) my guy :tu

[PhantomDashCam]

Let’s farewell the LMA era in style with a W tonight.

If the Spurs are going to play small, wouldn’t mind a look at a Rudy/Sham 4/5 combo.

Time to bounce back and turn this home stand into a positive.:flag:

[TheGreatYacht]

As opposed to armchair cocksucker? And this team has no direction, which is why you can't provide an answer. And Duncan was the track record, they're proving to be shit without him.
:lmao

[John B]

Lou Williams going to the Hawks for Rondo. At least that's 16 pts we don't have to worry from Lou tonight :lol

[John B]

I hope the Vets do us solid tonight for not getting traded at the deadline :lol

[slick'81]

No kawhi and too much patty fucking mills. Spurs get this w and all will be great SpursTalk

[GreekSpursfan]

Fire up the tank tbh.

We can't even tank properly. I guess tank is gonna fire up itself tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

Why do people here think nephew won’t play tonight?

[BillMc]

Why do people here think nephew won’t play tonight?

I thought he didn't do back to backs because of load management?

[Robz4000]

I thought he didn't do back to backs because of load management?


That was last year tbh. He's played several this year.

[BillMc]

That was last year tbh. He's played several this year.

Thanks for the clarification. Never watch the Clips if I can help it.

[LeBowen]

Nephew is out.
Lou got traded, Ibaka and Beverley are still out.

If we can't win this, might aswell start tanking.

[EasyMoney]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1375218382056882182?s=19

Waive the white flag if spurs don't win this one.

[John B]

https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1375218382056882182?s=19

Waive the white flag if spurs don't win this one.

Okay Spurs might get this. The vets should do solid for not getting traded today :lol

[Robz4000]

:lol in b4 Spurs lose this anyway

[RC_Drunkford]

Will Pop shake up the starting line up to improve spacing? Perfect game to start Luka

[objective]

Now with Rudy back, Samanic will go back to only clean up duty in blowouts.

A dream come true for Pop.

[Degoat]

I hope the team shows out tonight at least, been a pretty shitty day here in Spurs land lol

[Kurgan]

I hope the team shows out tonight at least, been a pretty shitty day here in Spurs land lol

tbqh, I hope they lose every game from here on out just to punish the ownership for prioritizing saving money over making the team better.

[Degoat]

tbqh, I hope they lose every game from here on out just to punish the ownership for prioritizing saving money over making the team better.

as much as I wanted the spurs to make some deals for draft picks or to improve the team, this years been tough on businesses. It makes sense for the spurs to save some money

[Leetonidas]

After the horrible moves today I honestly don't even feel like watching the game :depressed

[Robz4000]

After the horrible moves today I honestly don't even feel like watching the game :depressed

Didn't feel like watching it after last night's rape, gonna be absolute torture now. Really sucks that the Spurs are firmly entrenched in NBA purgatory for the foreseeable future.

[tim_duncan_fan]

This is partially Lonnie, Derrick, and Dejounte's fault, tbh. PATFO is/was banking on them giving us more than what they do. Neither one is ascending.

[Robz4000]

This is partially Lonnie, Derrick, and Dejounte's fault, tbh. PATFO is/was banking on them giving us more than what they do. Neither one is ascending.

:lol c'mon man, no need to throw those three under the bus for this shit. PATFO are a shell of themselves.

[Joseph Kony]

This is partially Lonnie, Derrick, and Dejounte's fault, tbh. PATFO is/was banking on them giving us more than what they do. Neither one is ascending.

Blame that on them too, tbh...DeJounte can barely dribble a basketball, Derrick hangs his head and cries every time he misses a shot, and Lonnie plays like a huge pussy 80% of the time. Their fault for digging in more and investing in guys that arent ceiling raisers instead of trying to be competitive and trade them to improve the team long term. But we all know PATFO care more about :cry Spurs culture :cry than actually winning. They have their 5 rings, they dont give a fuck about winning anymore :lol

[Kurgan]

This is partially Lonnie, Derrick, and Dejounte's fault, tbh. PATFO is/was banking on them giving us more than what they do. Neither one is ascending.

:lol at blaming role players drafted outside the lottery for not being superstars. No player selected after 15th pick has ever been an MVP. PATFO wanted this. They never picked a direction after Kawhi wanted out. They wanted to rebuild but still compete. You can't have your cake and eat it too. In order to completely rebuild, you need REAL talent infusion. You're not gonna get a franchise player without a top ten pick. Pop doesn't want to tank so here's the consequences. You have a treadmill team that's neither good enough to contend or bad enough to draft the best talent.

[RC_Drunkford]

Pop is just coaching it out until he has the alltime winning record. Everything else doesn't matter, but of course he will say the record doesn't interest him

[LeBowen]

No player selected after 15th pick has ever been an MVP. PATFO wanted this.

Except for current, 2 times MVP?

More or less agreed with everything else.
Current rebuild system is fine, but you need some ruthlessness instead of keeping the likes of Patty.
Players who have value, but only if you're contending.

We could've surely had a pick for Patty/Rudy package.

Demar should've been traded last summer, but since he stayed, I feel like S&T in summer is a better option.

[Joseph Kony]

Except for current, 2 times MVP?

More or less agreed with everything else.
Current rebuild system is fine, but you need some ruthlessness instead of keeping the likes of Patty.
Players who have value, but only if you're contending.

We could've surely had a pick for Patty/Rudy package.

Demar should've been traded last summer, but since he stayed, I feel like S&T in summer is a better option.

He said after. Giannis was the 15th pick

[BillMc]

Here I am at 2;30 AM like the addicted Spurs methhead, I've become. At least, today's FO moves mean its worth it, right?

[LeBowen]

He said after. Giannis was the 15th pick


Doesn't matter.
Picks in mid-late lottery are good enough.
Jokic was a second rounder.

It's all about competence of the front office.
If you're incompetent, picks don't matter (see Wolves, Kings or Knicks).

Unfortunately, our front office is incompetent. At least when it comes to trades. Drafting is still good.

[Kurgan]

Except for current, 2 times MVP?

More or less agreed with everything else.
Current rebuild system is fine, but you need some ruthlessness instead of keeping the likes of Patty.
Players who have value, but only if you're contending.

We could've surely had a pick for Patty/Rudy package.

Demar should've been traded last summer, but since he stayed, I feel like S&T in summer is a better option.

Patty functions as a security blanket for Pop. The last semblance of the 2014 Spurs. It's why he begged Duncan to take the assistant job last season. He needs familiar faces amongst this crop of youngsters and headcases.

[Leetonidas]

Doesn't matter.
Picks in mid-late lottery are good enough.
Jokic was a second rounder.

It's all about competence of the front office.
If you're incompetent, picks don't matter (see Wolves, Kings or Knicks).

Unfortunately, our front office is incompetent. At least when it comes to trades. Drafting is still good.

The exceptions are few and far between though. That kind of mentality will have us wallowing in mediocrity for the next decade

[Robz4000]

Clippers are 7-0 in B2Bs while the Spurs are 2-5.

[LeBowen]

The exceptions are few and far between though. That kind of mentality will have us wallowing in mediocrity for the next decade

Which kind of mentality?
I personally hate the concept of tanking, Miami never tanked, they lost Lebron for free. Situation comparable to ours. Look at them now.

But they have a competent front office.

[PhantomDashCam]

Here I am at 2;30 AM like the addicted Spurs methhead, I've become. At least, today's FO moves mean its worth it, right?

Keep the faith Bill. Not our greatest day.
Glass half full - genuinely like the majority of players on this team, and no doubting as far as pro. athletes are concerned - good people.

Get a little dose of Luka, some improved play from the core and let’s see what happens.

[Leetonidas]

Which kind of mentality?
I personally hate the concept of tanking, Miami never tanked, they lost Lebron for free. Situation comparable to ours. Look at them now.

But they have a competent front office.

That we should be a treadmill team settling for mid first rounders and fighting to get swept in the first round. Miami also signed a top 15 player in free agency because of where they are. Spurs do not have that luxury so the comparison is meaningless

[GB20]

It’s time to get in a winning roll.

[Robz4000]

Which kind of mentality?
I personally hate the concept of tanking, Miami never tanked, they lost Lebron for free. Situation comparable to ours. Look at them now.

But they have a competent front office.

They're also a desirable market.

[LeBowen]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

[Leetonidas]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

And spurs have an undesirable market and an inept front office. So we're fucked :lol

[Robz4000]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

Plenty of marquee FAs have gone to the Knicks, their FO just fucked it up per par.

[Kurgan]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

Harden, Durant, and Kyrie are all in NY because it's a desirable market. Jimmy chose Miami because of the market. Kawhi chose LA instead of running it back with Toronto for a shot at a repeat.

[LeBowen]

Harden, Durant, and Kyrie are all in NY because it's a desirable market. Jimmy chose Miami because of the market. Kawhi chose LA instead of running it back with Toronto for a shot at a repeat.

I obviously referred to the Knicks, but since you mentioned it, even better.
Noone wanted to go to Brooklyn until Marks turned things around.

Big market is an advantage, but doesn't mean shit if people running the team are incompetent.

[Robz4000]

God I hate DePression. Hope he asks for a buyout tbh.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Watching Derozan post up and stall the offense is soooo fucking boring

[LeBowen]

Starting lineup with the worst spacing in the league and it's not even close.

[GB20]

Let see if Pop play Luka tonight.

[BillMc]

Keep the faith Bill. Not our greatest day.
Glass half full - genuinely like the majority of players on this team, and no doubting as far as pro. athletes are concerned - good people.

Get a little dose of Luka, some improved play from the core and let’s see what happens.

Cheers bro. Just here for Devin and Luka tbh. :bobo

[RC_Drunkford]

lol winning streak. At this point I'm expecting this team to lose all 9 home games

[Robz4000]

Fuck, Stan Albeck passed away. RIP.

[GB20]

Since Derrick white returned, the Spurs have not been the same

[Robz4000]

:lol SL getting raped again

[Prime BEEF]

God I hate DePression. Hope he asks for a buyout tbh.
Might as well go all in. Buyout Gay and mills too. Spurs love buyouts...we’ve got a reputation to uphold now

[Sugus]

The worst thing about watching the Spurs getting shat on once again, is knowing my guy Bill has to stay awake all night just to see it :(

[212094ever]

DDR and DJ just killing the offense

[BlackAndWhite]

Starting lineup has absolutely no shooting

[Sugus]

Might as well go all in. Buyout Gay and mills too. Spurs love buyouts...we’ve got a reputation to uphold now

I mean, if it gets them off the team for good.... There's worse scenarios than that, like re-signing either of them, so I wouldn't be all that opposed to it :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Pop needs to start another 3-point shooter. Of course he will try not doing it for another 10 games or so until he finds out

[Slippy]

Spurs needed that 3. Its a struggle on offence again.

DJs loose handle and looking for his own too much. Just run some offense. This team needs movement. Can get any good looks

[BillMc]

The worst thing about watching the Spurs getting shat on once again, is knowing my guy Bill has to stay awake all night just to see it :(

:boboNobody to blame but myself. It's an otherwise victimless crime.

[RC_Drunkford]

https://i2.wp.com/www.milesfinchinnovation.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iStock_000019474446Medium.jpg

[Sugus]

Pop needs to start another 3-point shooter. Of course he will try not doing it for another 10 games or so until he finds out

I've been saying it, Vassell starting makes too much sense for Pop to go with it....

[RC_Drunkford]

:boboNobody to blame but myself. It's an otherwise victimless crime.

I feel you Bill, I'm only 1 hour ahead of you

[spurs1990]

The good thing is DeRozan has to play at his very best the remainder of the season to earn his next big deal. Spurs should benefit from getting his A game every night.

[daslicer]

I obviously referred to the Knicks, but since you mentioned it, even better.
Noone wanted to go to Brooklyn until Marks turned things around.

Big market is an advantage, but doesn't mean shit if people running the team are incompetent.

Lakers front office was pretty incompetent but Lebron and AD still wanted to go there.

[BillMc]

I feel you Bill, I'm only 1 hour ahead of you
Cheers man. You know the pain. Where are you on the globe?

[RC_Drunkford]

DeRozan's bricking shots stretch that he always has midseason has started yesterday. If nobody picks up the scoring slack this homestand won't turn out well

[Dejounte]

Luka in early over Gay

Edit: not over Gay-- they came in at the same time

[RC_Drunkford]

Cheers man. You know the pain. Where are you on the globe?

Germany

[RC_Drunkford]

Luka in early over Gay

Rudy is still out there. Luka is about to take Eubanks rotation spot

[Sugus]

Rudy is still out there. Luka is about to take Eubanks rotation spot

Was about to type that, and it's fucking stupid. A lineup with Rudy and Luka as 4-5 has literally no rim protection, no rim deterrence, no one is scared to take it to the rim against those two. Another one of Pop's masterful lineups to be sure

[BillMc]

Germany
Cool. Love Munich.

[Dejounte]

Batum is Luka's primary matchup so far

[Truth4sale$]

Give Luka a start for the rest of the season. Let's see what he has
#Let Luka LOOSE!!!

[RC_Drunkford]

great D by Luka. Jackson sold that one

[Robz4000]

:lol Spurs getting beat by a dude named Coffee

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Vassell >>>>in the starting line up to replace Derozan

[RC_Drunkford]

Was about to type that, and it's fucking stupid. A lineup with Rudy and Luka as 4-5 has literally no rim protection, no rim deterrence, no one is scared to take it to the rim against those two. Another one of Pop's masterful lineups to be sure

he just loves to play players out of position. When's the last time he didn't do that? 2017?

[Ditty]

Could someone PM me a link to the game? The site I stream the games on is down for some reason. Fucking Sinclair blows.

[TimDunkem]

Could someone PM me a link to the game? The site I stream the games on is down for some reason. Fucking Sinclair blows.
vipleague

[RC_Drunkford]

:lol Spurs getting beat by a dude named Coffee

Coffee Gang!!!

[BillMc]

Growing pains with Luka. Still, a 6 10 guy guarding Jackson on the perimeter...

[RC_Drunkford]

Could someone PM me a link to the game? The site I stream the games on is down for some reason. Fucking Sinclair blows.

just sent you one

[spurs1990]

Vassell >>>>in the starting line up to replace Derozan

I don't disagree with the move but you realize what that demotion would do to Mr DeRozan. He'd shutdown

[BillMc]

Is Luka our backup center or did Pop pull him for some error?

[Floyd Pacquiao]

I don't disagree with the move but you realize what that demotion would do to Mr DeRozan. He'd shutdown
Yeah I know that, hopefully that would make him quit the team. To bad pop doesn’t have any guts to do it like a bill belichick would

[Mugen]

Is Luka our backup center or did Pop pull him for some error?

Who f'n knows, Bill. :lol

[Dejounte]

Anyone else hear the heckling in the stadium? "YOU SUCK!" lmfao

[PhantomDashCam]

Was about to type that, and it's fucking stupid. A lineup with Rudy and Luka as 4-5 has literally no rim protection, no rim deterrence, no one is scared to take it to the rim against those two. Another one of Pop's masterful lineups to be sure

I actually don’t mind it as long as it’s used situationally. We want more Luka, compromises this season will have to be made. I’ve seen enough Rudy as a 5/tallest Spur on the court to give me nightmares. Insurance acquisition nightmares. :lol

[BillMc]

Who f'n knows, Bill. :lol
Truth. :bobo

[PrimeMinister]

great defense without derozan on the floor... wild.

[Sugus]

I actually don’t mind it as long as it’s used situationally. We want more Luka, compromises this season will have to be made. I’ve seen enough Rudy as a 5/tallest Spur on the court to give me nightmares. Insurance acquisition nightmares. :lol

Well yeah, I'd agree with the sentiment if it meant we get less Rudy, but Gay actually shares the court with Luka in these lineups so it's a double serving of shit sandwich :lol

[GB20]

Who f'n knows, Bill. :lol
I was going to reply the same shit.:lmao

[RC_Drunkford]

let's sub in 2 non-shooters for 2 shooters and see how it goes :pop:

[Dverde]

Spurs FO broke the players spirit. They’ve seemed lost for the last week.

[PrimeMinister]

demar in- defense gone, lead gone.

[Robz4000]

#CoffeeyGang tbh

[The Truth #6]

Lost in the shuffle, but interesting to note that when White and DJ share the court, DJ is the obvious point guard. Not saying it’s bad but I see very little White/Yak two man game like they used to do.

[GB20]

Put Luka in for defense

[spurs1990]

No Leonard, Morris, Ibaka, Beverly, Lou Williams. Spurs should be able to take this team out if DeRozan cancels out George.

[slick'81]

No Leonard, Morris, Ibaka, Beverly, Lou Williams. Spurs should be able to take this team out if DeRozan cancels out George.


Obviously spurs are probably gifted this one

[BillMc]

Devin!

[PhantomDashCam]

Reggie Jackson acting like LBJ.

[tim_duncan_fan]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The Spurs don't practice enough. Outside of Demar, none of the guys know where their spots are/what want to try to get on the court. There also does not seem to be much in the way of defined plays. Except "4 Down" for...Rudy?

Hence offense pretty much not being a thing.

They also need to develop some kind of rebounding drills and practice them shits every day.

[PrimeMinister]

Vassell taking on the PG assignment has been a game changer

might be spurs best defender of big guards and wings

[Slippy]

Demar took over there and set up others.. defense got stops the last few min to end the the half.

Spurs in front.

[FkLA]

DeStar :tu

[PrimeMinister]

Demar can put the entire team on his back offensively and somehow still give back so many points on the defensive end his lineups get outscored

night after night, year after year

so ready to move on. im done.

[RC_Drunkford]

Demar can put the entire team on his back offensively and somehow still give back so many points on the defensive end his lineups get outscored

night after night, year after year

so ready to move on. im done.

that and him not shooting 3s has always made him expendable. If you replace him with a 3-and-D player you most likely don't see a dropoff at all

[duncan2k5]

Demar can put the entire team on his back offensively and somehow still give back so many points on the defensive end his lineups get outscored

night after night, year after year

so ready to move on. im done.

Yep...but in the playoffs he gives nothing...so the team is even worse then

[Robz4000]

that and him not shooting 3s has always made him expendable. If you replace him with a 3-and-D player you most likely don't see a dropoff at all

You see an improvement tbh.

[Degoat]

I just wish we had bubble Demar, in the bubble he took a back seat to the youngins and in the 4th quarter or whenever we needed a basket he would take over

[spurs1990]

I've come to see the upside of DeRozan and the 3. By not taking any, he shoots 100% in not missing any.

[duncan2k5]

that and him not shooting 3s has always made him expendable. If you replace him with a 3-and-D player you most likely don't see a dropoff at all

That's y I never agreed with ppl saying if we trade him we would be worse...I felt like with whoever we traded him for...we would be pretty much the same or better because he would be replaced with a 3D most likely

[Robz4000]

:lol White hurt again

[BlackAndWhite]

He's too afraid to shoot shots unless he can hit a high percentage of them. It's all his mentality

[cjw]

:lol White hurt again

Poeltl can’t finish strong, unless it’s a forearm across White’s face.

[Robz4000]

Never thought I'd see the day where Tyronne Lue was a better coach than Pop but here we are.

[spurraider21]

Pop: Luka has earned more minutes

also Pop:

[poopbox]

I just wish we had bubble Demar, in the bubble he took a back seat to the youngins and in the 4th quarter or whenever we needed a basket he would take over

You think a 30 year old player in a contract year for the last big contract he will get is going to take a backseat to some dudes on rookie deals :rollin

[FkLA]

Pop: Luka has earned more minutes

also Pop:

I mean, he's been given all of Eubanks minutes. That's a step in the right direction, tbf.

[C-Dub]

Imagine Pop challenging plays more often. In most cases they are potentially momentum changing plays.

[Robz4000]

Pop hates the coaches challenge tbh, it just isn't a traditional part of basketball.

[poopbox]

We got zubac out here looking like Mutumbo

[Sugus]

Lmfao I hadn't realized White lost a tooth on that hit :lol

[Robz4000]

Not a doubt in my mind the Clippers will win this tbh. Prolly by 10+.

[Robz4000]

:lol Zubac undressing Poeltl out there

[Kurgan]

Is that the third time Demar's been blocked tonight?

[poopbox]

Paty and Rudy in at the same time...this game about to be over :lmao

[duncan2k5]

Can't believe we have to watch DeMar mid range pump fakes for the rest of the season

[poopbox]

That shot by Patty :lmao

[Floyd Pacquiao]

It makes me physically sick watching pop coddle Derozan instead of having balls and telling him to shoot a fucking 3

[spurraider21]

I mean, he's been given all of Eubanks minutes. That's a step in the right direction, tbf.
he doesn't need backup C minutes. he should be playing more at 4

[poopbox]

I wonder what Patty and Rudy + - are in the last 10 games because it seems like when they are on the floor together we never score and the defense is terrible

[212094ever]

Might want to give the ball to White to run some offense at some point

[C-Dub]

Why is Rudy playing in lieu of Luka? Is Luka hurt?

[spurraider21]

oddly low scoring game. despite that, the teams only have 5 and 7 turnovers apiece. spurs losing on the boards as usual, though, and that's been the difference

[Robz4000]

Might want to give the ball to White to run some offense at some point

:lol he got hurt again

[Robz4000]

Why is Rudy playing in lieu of Luka? Is Luka hurt?

:pop: it wouldn't be fair to the team

[Sugus]

Luka being buried as the Spurs lose yet another lead with Patty+Rudy on the court :lol

[BillMc]

Why is Rudy playing in lieu of Luka? Is Luka hurt?

He fouled Jackson in the first half and apparently is done for the night ala Pop's teaching lesson.

Even with Eubanks and Lyles out of the rotation, Luka isn't earning minutes. Not sure what that says...

At least Pop is playing Devin.

[PhantomDashCam]

What’s worse, ISO Gay or ISO Mills?

[Robz4000]

Welp, at least White is back out there. Figured they were gonna put him in the concussion protocol.

[spurraider21]

we talk about Lonnie's lapses in confidence, but Vassell is uber timid on offense

[Kurgan]

Why is Rudy playing in lieu of Luka? Is Luka hurt?

lol, if Rudy is available he will ALWAYS play instead of Sam. The only reason Luka got playing time for a string of games a few weeks ago is because Rudy was out with Covid.

[spurraider21]

What’s worse, ISO Gay or ISO Mills?
mills by far. sometimes rudy bullies himself into an easy shot.

[BillMc]

:pop: it wouldn't be fair to the team

That team being the Clippers? :(

[C-Dub]

Pop knows most people that care anything about the Spurs, would like to see Luka getting some playing time. That's why he's not playing him. He has to show everyone that he's the boss. I really do believe it's as simple as that.

[PhantomDashCam]

mills by far. sometimes rudy bullies himself into an easy shot.

Yeah that’s fair. Can get his shot over most too.

[LeBowen]

This is just sad.

[BillMc]

An 0-9 homestand would kinda of amazing in its own way.

[duncan2k5]

Alpha Murray

[ace3g]

Curious, why did Luka check in for 3 minutes? Give Pop time to give instructions to player he subbed in for?

[GB20]

What’s worse, ISO Gay or ISO Mills?
Pop being a dick.

[Chomag]

Why play these vets when you have young players that need game experience.... Oh that's right Pop.

[BackHome]

Luka only 3 minutes of playing time Poop is such a Dick!

[Leetonidas]

This team is depressing as hell to watch lately

[spurraider21]

lol the entire offense is rudy gay apparently

why aren't DJ/White running anything?

edit: that doesnt mean just have them take turns running isos. good grief

[duncan2k5]

Murray was hot... Why did we go away from him to appease Rudy Gay?

[212094ever]

:lmao running plays for Rudy

[Robz4000]

Murray was hot... Why did we go away from him to appease Rudy Gay?

To save the ownership money during buyout talks.

[Arcadian]

Not sure which court design I like more - Miami neon or San Antonio fiesta.

[ace3g]

3 point shooting and 3 point defense (or lack there of)...

5:11 - 4th


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LAC
30
19
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14
86


SA
27
28
13
11
79

[Leetonidas]

Spurs have scored 26 points in the 2nd half:lol

[FkLA]

Fuck man. This team was so fun to watch earlier in the year. WTF happened.

[Robz4000]

Fuck man. This team was so fun to watch earlier in the year. WTF happened.

Teams have figured out Pop's nonexistent schemes.

[slick'81]

And vs a clips team without half their roster:rollin

[Sugus]

Fuck man. This team was so fun to watch earlier in the year. WTF happened.

Ironically, I think the sharp turn was White's return. Shit just hasn't been right ever since, first with him costing us games as he "returns to form", and now with... Whatever this is, not that he's the only one to blame right now

[slick'81]

Still relying on gay,mills and derozan to right this shit ship

[Leetonidas]

Poeltl is garbage too. This whole team is full of bums

[BackHome]

It’s going South fast before LMA drama we were looking at 7th or 8th spot now I am pretty sure we probably not making playoffs - we go from drafting 18 to 24 to now probably 8 to 12 spot. As I said I think this team is going to take a huge noise dive which is a good thing hopefully we can draft a legit starting caliber player from the start

[spurraider21]

Fuck man. This team was so fun to watch earlier in the year. WTF happened.
keldon hasnt been an impact player. he was a big energizer bunny

and white has been less useful than lonnie, frustrating as he is

[Robz4000]

At least the tank is finally starting. Spurs can finish with a bottom four record in the West and net themselves a top 10 pick.

[PhantomDashCam]

3 players playing out of position atm...Not going to get it done.

[slick'81]

At least the tank is finally starting. Spurs can finish with a bottom four record in the West and net themselves a top 10 pick.


Sadly spurs fell into a tank while actually trying to stay in the playoff picture

[rude1_79]

Why no walker tonight?

[slick'81]

Why no walker tonight?


Sore wrist

[spurraider21]

white has been single handedly getting us killed on both ends this quarter

edit: ok maybe he's had some help on offense, but he's been incredibly herky-jerky with no plan of attack

[BatManu20]

Fire up the tank boys.

[Leetonidas]

What a joke

[BatManu20]

Why no walker tonight?

He’s suffering from Vaginitis.

[PrimeMinister]

The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers

[Sugus]

:lma:lma:lma

[slick'81]

I said we were 10-12th before the season. Somehow most here said we'd be top 4

[ace3g]

11th seed!!!

1:43 - 4th


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LAC
30
19
23
21
93


SA
27
28
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15
83

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Pathetic showing, pathetic team really embarrassing stuff

[BillMc]

Zubac has kicked Jakob's ass tonight

[YoungbuckMurray]

This team stinks

[spurs1990]

Zubac looks like a better prospect than Poetle

[Mugen]

Just an absolute embarrassment of an organization from top to bottom :lol

[FkLA]

Another "bad" loss. They're adding up. Maybe this team just sucks.

:depressed

[slick'81]

But that spurs culture! Cant wait for that patty mills resign

[212094ever]

Pop is such a stubborn old fuck

[spurraider21]

lol 4 game losing streak

[Kurgan]

Four straight losses. Feels great to see the cheap ownership and complacent front office owned like this.

[Robz4000]

:lol and people wanna hang out to DePression to get more of this. Just rip the damn bandaid off and bleed this team dry for that high pick.

[ace3g]

Patty Mills 1-5, 1-4 from 3... Tonight's "doesn't have it" award winner.

[slick'81]

Spurs def like what they have...that 50+ mil in cap space though

[slick'81]

:lol and people wanna hang out to DePression to get more of this. Just rip the damn bandaid off and bleed this team dry for that high pick.


But hes soo fun watching that midrange

[Ocotillo]

Samanic DNP-CBAA. Coach being an ass

[Robz4000]

Not a doubt in my mind the Clippers will win this tbh. Prolly by 10+.

[Kurgan]

"DeStar" leading Spurs into the lottery for the second straight season. And this guy wants franchise player money :lol

[Dverde]

:pop: we like what we have

[LeBowen]

It's 2021 and we're getting torched by Reggie Jackson. :lmao

[Dejounte]

Murray limping