Game Thread: Preseason Spurs vs Rockets — Oct. 15, 2021 - 7:30pm CT

[raybies]

He is injured. He isn't out of the rotation.

Did someone tweet something out?

[Mr. Body]

Don't worry about Walker. He's fine. He looked confident and was playing well.

[NASpurs]

Primo looks great, looks like he's going to kill it in Austin.

[Mr. Body]

Did someone tweet something out?

It's the same that held him out of the scrimmage. Just give him some run tonight and don't push it.

[pRoshi]

Where does this leave Trey Jones, he looks like a solid PG too.

[BillMc]

For sure... Lonnie, Thad, Aminu may be getting a pink slip soon...

Lonnie just seems like the odd man out... I don't even think he played that bad today. I don't understand why he wasn't in.

Lonnie occasionally plays offense. He never plays defense. On a "good" day he's empty calories giving back everything he gets you. On a bad day he's a train wreck who does nothing on either end of the court. Too early to give up on him (he's young, missed a lot of time with the injury) but no way you extend him. Make him bet on himself this year.

[raybies]

Gonna be interesting who gets cut though for sure... Aminu is the obvious choice but his contract is very valuable for trades...

[Degoat]

G league is good for some guys, but not for Primo! The spurs haven’t had a successful G leaguer in awhile (Keldon doesn’t count he should have been with the main club)

[Mr. Body]

The guy who really pulled my attention was Vassell. He did a lot of junkyard dog stuff, finding plays where there weren't any. Didn't get his threes to fall, but if he's finding his spots, is aggressive, this looks great.

[raybies]

The guy who really pulled my attention was Vassell. He did a lot of junkyard dog stuff, finding plays where there weren't any. Didn't get his threes to fall, but if he's finding his spots, is aggressive, this looks great.

Yeah his defensive playmaking was tantalizing. It was against a young team but it was young Kawhi-esque.

[raybies]

Should be a fun season win or loss though. Plenty to discuss and plenty to debate...

[Mr. Body]

Yeah his defensive playmaking was tantalizing. It was against a young team but it was young Kawhi-esque.

And stepped it up with the rebounding when the team needed it, five defensive and eight total, more than Poeltl.

[spurs1990]

Em, rebounding looks like it could be a huge issue, especially on the defensive side and where do you find offense when the game is on the line or when you need a bucket to stop the bleeding so to speak. Other wise I agree.

I saw bits and pieces of preseason so I’ll take your insight fully. …I’ll get reamed for posting this but Forbes can be net positive too. Strictly in this role as hired gun. The team may be running for a play-in seed barring injuries.

[raybies]

And stepped it up with the rebounding when the team needed it, five defensive and eight total, more than Poeltl.

That's what I'm saying though.. Poetl is just so soft man... that's why I get a hard on when Drew gets minutes because he goes hard af. It is a great change of pace though... I guess I'm tired of "finesse" bigs.

[HankChinaski]

And stepped it up with the rebounding when the team needed it, five defensive and eight total, more than Poeltl.

Yak was involved in a lot of those shots turning into rebounds. He had a solid game and a quality number of blocks. Yak and Vassel peppered with White or Murray really improves the defense on the court and allows the coaching staff to throw minutes for one of McDerms/Lonnie/Forbes on the court at a time that doesn't sacrifice defense terribly and still provides a punching chance to compete on offense.

[XDT76]

:lol gonna suck when Primo gets stuck in Austin all season

He need some practice on his handles, he is not gonna get it with the main team.

[HankChinaski]

Also Eubanks hustle really go other teammates moving. He set the screen and wouldn't slide early.

[Mr. Body]

That's what I'm saying though.. Poetl is just so soft man... that's why I get a hard on when Drew gets minutes because he goes hard af. It is a great change of pace though... I guess I'm tired of "finesse" bigs.

I dunno. Poeltl did okay. A lot of their offensive boards came from Poeltl having to slide to contest shots on drives, so wasn't there. I might want more from him on boards, but the team was lacking a second rebounder in the starting unit. McDermott isn't it and Johnson was struggling with their length. Once Pop adjusted them to hitting the defensive glass as a team, the game was much more under control.

[raybies]

I think DJ, White, Vas, KJ, and Poetl could be a great closing unit if we have some cushion... As a defensive unit it just has crazy potential.

[rastaspur]

Told y'all primo was crafty af. Weed makes you smart.

[raybies]

I dunno. Poeltl did okay. A lot of their offensive boards came from Poeltl having to slide to contest shots on drives, so wasn't there. I might want more from him on boards, but the team was lacking a second rebounder in the starting unit. McDermott isn't it and Johnson was struggling with their length. Once Pop adjusted them to hitting the defensive glass as a team, the game was much more under control.
Fair enough.

[HankChinaski]

He need some practice on his handles, he is no gonna get it with the main team.

I agree with this. Handles and pepper in some seasoning with playmaking decisions.

If he is able to refine those two adequately he could be something good.

[niraj2000]

I am happy seeing the young ones get the fundamentals right...They are playing hard and playing defense...such a welcome change since past few years

[raybies]

When does the last cut have to be made prior to the start of the season?

[raybies]

I am happy seeing the young ones get the fundamentals rights...They are playing hard and playing defense...such a welcome change since past few years

:tu

[HankChinaski]

I think DJ, White, Vas, KJ, and Poetl could be a great closing unit if we have some cushion... As a defensive unit it just has crazy potential.

Hmm. I like what McDerms offers on the other end more as a closing unit. He makes smart moves that opens up spacing for White/DJ/Poeltl/Vas lineup.

KJ I don't have enough confidence yet closing out games just yet.

[spurs1990]

9-man rotation is in place -
PG-Murray, SG-White, SF-Johnson, PF-McDermott, and C-Poetle starting;
Forbes, Walker, Vassell, and Eubanks as the next four.

Leaving Young, The Buckeye, or Landale rotating for #10 minutes game to game

[tbdog]

Did someone tweet something out?

He didn't play the scrimmage due to injury.

[HankChinaski]

When does the last cut have to be made prior to the start of the season?

I believe a day before the regular season begins

Doubled checked till day before, and NBA season kicks off on the 19th. So by the 18th.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Told y'all primo was crafty af. Weed makes you smart.

:smokin

[tonight...you]

Told y'all primo was crafty af. Weed makes you smart.
Depends on the weed.

[siraulo23]

good way to end the preseason

I'm not expecting this team to be a 0.500 this season, but it'll be a fun team to follow, see which young player can take the next step or if Primo can be a big surprise and get into the rotation

[emanueldavidginobili]

Devin stood out tonight. Kid is scrappy as hell and has a knack for the ball. I love his ceiling tbh.

[widowmaker]

Is today opposite day? Did I miss the memo?


I don’t get it.

[rastaspur]

Depends on the weed.

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Jokes. Never found that strain that makes me smarter. I want some.

[Harry Callahan]

I'm not used to low expectations at the start of the year just yet. But sub .500 is pretty much a given.

Still, the last couple of years has not been fun to watch with ISO ball and poor defense being tolerated by the coaching staff.

I just hope the young guys get better. Perhaps three or four of them can be key pieces to whatever the roster is in 2-3 years when true contention is possible.

[tonight...you]

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Jokes. Never found that strain that makes me smarter. I want some.
Yeah, I guess not literally smarter, but some can help you focus.
If you're a sipper.

[ismael-robert]

Is it just me or does keldon kinda look trash to yall too? Maybe he'll turn it around come Wed

[raybies]

Is it just me or does keldon kinda look trash to yall too? Maybe he'll turn it around come Wed
He doesn't have a go to move... teams know his game now and if he doesn't hit his j's then you give him space and he can't do anything... he needs to play garbage man duties when he's getting cancelled out. Like scrapping for loose balls, cleaning up around the rim, and hustling in general. That's why if he's gonna play like this Devin can literally do everything he does and probably better...

For me I believe he needs to start learning post moves.

[tbdog]

I like Johnson. But I would package him to get simmons 9ver vassel.

[mo7888]

I like Johnson. But I would package him to get simmons 9ver vassel.

I've been thinking the same thing... if a package around KJ would have more value to Philly then I'd do it... I probabily wouldn't give what Philly would want though....my kj package would be something like KJ, Aminu, Thad, and either Poeltl or Eubanks and the CHI pick for BS..

[duncan2k5]

I just don't see how the spurs have the distractions the bucks had to pull focus away from Bryn which he needs open looks and a minimal role to be a plus.

Then you think, if white or any guard has injury issues it brings Bryn even more to the surface of exposure.

If the spurs can use him in a limited role as spot scoring and if Bryn can keep developing or at least refining then it might work

Even the Bucks benched Forms in order to win a ring...