Game Thread: Spurs vs Lakers — Oct. 26, 2021 - 7:30pm CT

[Kurgan]

Are we not gonna talk about how useless Keldon was against Lakers big interior defenders? I really don’t like his offensive style tbh. I know he’s not gonna be going against rim protection like that every night but he’s gonna need to change something. His drives are very predictable.

He needs to trust his shot. That will open up his game more. If the shooting coaches were actually doing their job, that wouldn't be an issue

[Dirks_Finale]

It's not gonna happen. The team is playing too well and trying too hard to be tanking. They'll eventually go on some winning streaks and will likely end up on the playoff fringe.

I think so as well, provided White doesn't fall apart and miss half the season.

[slick'81]

Meanwhile, Derrick White completely disappeared during the 4th quarter and OT, but SpursTalk will probably blame that on Pop somehow and insist he is still the player of the future.


White too gunshy and murray too gungho. Both arent a #1 but that obvious

[HankChinaski]

Well, these kind of losses are needed with this squad. They can't assumed to know what to do. Timmy, Manu, Tony and a lot of the vets of yester years have spoiled fans.

They need games like these to learn to execute better.

Oh well. Hope the watch the tapes for these last couple games till it is seared into their brains.

[murpjf88]

Meanwhile, Derrick White completely disappeared during the 4th quarter and OT, but SpursTalk will probably blame that on Pop somehow and insist he is still the player of the future.
The Spurs roster is comprised of bench pieces. They have one player that would be a starter on a playoff team ( Keldon Johnson) and even that is highly questionable.

[HankChinaski]

The Thad Young acquisition has been so badly mishandled tbh :lol

The trade itself was a no brainer but they turned 1st round value into a likely buyout. What's worse is that he can actually be a really serviceable, rotation player for the team....

Just par for the course for BWrong & the Cryptkeeper tbh

I rather would have Thad's contract then Saric and Smith on this squad if that was what they were offering from Phoenix. Outside of that. You just had to roll the dice and hoped he could do something.

Young with this roster so far it hasn't looked good yet.

[slick'81]

Guess that tonal isnt working for lebron😅🤣😂

[John B]

Murray playing like these would make Morey take a 2nd look :lol.

[Chinook]

Would've been an awesome game. DJ thinks he's a better shooter than he is; no one can hit a free throw; Lonnie getting benched inexplicably - a weird but fun game nonetheless

I'm sorry, but DJM taking 24 shots is just retarded

Lonnie benched himself. He stayed in a long time after he stopped shooting and just never picked it back up. He kept passing the ball at the slightest hint of pressure. His great percentage would've gone down, but the Spurs needed him to take like seven more shots to continue to bend the defense. I was pretty disappointed in him during the final 17 minutes.

[RC_Drunkford]

White was terrible. 7 points 1/6 from 3 and a team high -22

Keldon had his problems, as to be expected. Playing against AD is just a bad match up for him. PF against PF like Chinook would say

Poeltl is killing it. Looks like a completely different player. He's dunking and posting up. Something I been wanting see him do for a long time.

Murray was great. Ran the offense way better than White and fed Poeltl all night with easy rolls to the rim. He was just hero balling too much at the end.

Walker got hot, but only had 10 FG attempts. The thing is they were looking for him when he got hot in the 3rd, but he couldn't get open. I wouldn't mind him being more selfish and taking bad shots with a hand in his face. I just think he doesn't do it cause in the back of his mind he's thinking the old man will bench him ASAP.

Remember when Pop used to call time out to draw up a game winning play? I don't know why he thinks a iso 2 is a good shot.

And why in hell did we guard Rondo and Westbrook out at the 3-point line and try to go OVER the screen? That's some of the dumbest shit I've ever seen. I guess that's what happens when Udoka and Messina aren't there anymore.

[slick'81]

lol
Murray playing like these would make Morey take a 2nd look :lol.

Sixers arent taking murray

[SpurSpike]

Its crazy how Austin Reeves can get 30 minutes on the Lakers in a close game but Primo cant even even touch the floor...

[SpurPadre]

There’s no one with a clutch gene on this team and has been that way for quite some. These guys can definitely get better and will but the ability to be clutch over time isn't a given.

[dbestpro]

Murray was 9 for 24 and that is suppose to be a great game. Yes he did other things but this team is not going to win if he shoots more than 15 shots per game. His shot just is not that good.

[PhantomDashCam]

Felt the Pro-Lakers crowd definitely effected the end-game tonight.

Stepping up to the line to hear jeers and Bronx cheers (after misses), seemed to rattle them a little.

- White had a shocker. Tough one for him tonight. His Offense was subpar but thought his D may have been even worse at times.

+ Stellar showing from Jakob. Played like an all-leaguer tonight. Keep it up big guy. :tu

~ Team Bryn may have capsized tonight. Four games is still a small sample size but damn…looking like that pre-season improvement may have been a hoax.

[daslicer]

Its crazy how Austin Reeves can get 30 minutes on the Lakers in a close game but Primo cant even even touch the floor...

Vogel is desperate to win. He knows being in LA that he's always going to be in the hot seat. Pop on the other hand knows he could lose every game this year and still keep his job so he has no desperation to try new things on the court.

[mexicanjunior]

It was great to see our "prize" free agent pickup was so helpful in the 4th and OT...

[Mugen]

Murray played fine tbh. Y'all expecting this kid to be a 1st option on a fringe playoff team when he's a poorman's Jrue Holiday at best :lol

He's battling and one of the few guys that has shown any leadership in this organization...

[Mugen]

It was great to see our "prize" free agent pickup was so helpful in the 4th and OT...

He was hurt, you fat nerd :lol

[Kurgan]

Felt the Pro-Lakers crowd definitely effected the end-game tonight.

Stepping up to the line to hear jeers and Bronx cheers (after misses), seemed to rattle them a little.

Fatass Spurs fan should have made more noise. The whales in the arena were probably too busy stuffing their faces instead of cheering their team. Pathetic to let the Lakers fans embarrass them in their own arena

[SpurPadre]

Murray played fine tbh. Y'all expecting this kid to be a 1st option on a fringe playoff team when he's a poorman's Jrue Holiday at best :lol

He's battling and one of the few guys that has shown any leadership in this organization...

Calling this team a fringe playoff team is quite generous on your behalf but yes, you're right about Murray doing what he can.

[offset formation]

Its crazy how Austin Reeves can get 30 minutes on the Lakers in a close game but Primo cant even even touch the floor...

pop is a fool, plain and simple. not playing Landale when he could have pulled AD out of the paint and helped open up driving lanes. not playing primo at all. etc.

[daslicer]

Lakers have been terrible their last 3 games. They could have easily been 0-3 and that's with Lebron. Tonight they didn't have Lebron and still won. This is a bad loss. Can't really spin it.

[John B]

Its crazy how Austin Reeves can get 30 minutes on the Lakers in a close game but Primo cant even even touch the floor...

They’re down by 5 players :lol.

[slick'81]

This road-trip will be a great test. Sours need to ket out some aggression on dallas,Milwaukee and Indianapolis

[Mugen]

This road-trip will be a great test. Sours need to ket out some aggression on dallas,Milwaukee and Indianapolis

0-3 tbh :lol

[slick'81]

Lakers have been terrible their last 3 games. They could have easily been 0-3 and that's with Lebron. Tonight they didn't have Lebron and still won. This is a bad loss. Can't really spin it.

But were fun to watch,learning experience, competitive etc etc

[offset formation]

They’re down by 5 players :lol.

yup. They're old, down 5 players. without LeBron. On the road. And got the W.

This loss will look worse over time as it becomes clear the Kajers aren't even that good...with LeBron playing.

[SpurPadre]

Lakers have been terrible their last 3 games. They could have easily been 0-3 and that's with Lebron. Tonight they didn't have Lebron and still won. This is a bad loss. Can't really spin it.

It's not spin, though. This team just isn't that good but they're playing hard.

[widowmaker]

Why do a lot of those dudes take their feet off the ground when they contest jumpshots.

[MannyIsGod]

Murray was 9 for 24 and that is suppose to be a great game. Yes he did other things but this team is not going to win if he shoots more than 15 shots per game. His shot just is not that good.

He might take fewer shots if Dwhite and Lonnie didn't actually get so scared of the ball.

At least Vassal doesn't have that problem. But White and Walker just take themselves out of a game offensively at times so if they're not going to create then what good is Murray passing up shots going to do?

[John B]

yup. They're old, down 5 players. without LeBron. On the road. And got the W.

This loss will look worse over time as it becomes clear the Kajers aren't even that good...with LeBron playing.

What over time? We are on a development year. It’s more important to play hard and learn from them. A W would be nice, but that’s why we didn’t sign vets and not go for the empty win. Poeltl is driving hard, Lonnie, Devin playing very well from the bench, Murray learning to lead this team. I like them to win, but I’m equally happy that they’re playing hard.

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm not even sure if the Lakers without LeBron would make the playoffs in the west

[DPG21920]

Was a good game; proud of the boys.

[slick'81]

😅 pop subbing out lonnie, and forgetting about the only guy that brought it consistently tonight

[heyheymymy]

I'll take a silver lining that Walker really showed what we're looking for tonight. Damn that stretch was incredible, he was looking great from 3.

And Poeltl, jeez, what a steal. Was looking like this in shades last season but I think it's something he can reproduce on a consistent basis.

Whole team running for moments and it's an easy assumption guys under 25 will keep personally developing their game and more mins together as a team will improve cohesion so it's safe to be excited about the future of this team.

[Robz4000]

Murray played fine tbh. Y'all expecting this kid to be a 1st option on a fringe playoff team when he's a poorman's Jrue Holiday at best :lol

He's battling and one of the few guys that has shown any leadership in this organization...

Not even confident this team wins 20 games, much less becomes a fringe playoff team.

[Mugen]

Not even confident this team wins 20 games, much less becomes a fringe playoff team.

I don't think they're a fringe playoff team, just pointing out that there are those on the board that think Murray can lead the team to win 35-40 games.

They won't win that much, they don't have much talent tbh :lol

[slick'81]

Not even confident this team wins 20 games, much less becomes a fringe playoff team.

"Fringe" playoffs would be lovely. Sours still got the playin hopes

[Mugen]

All in all, pretty damn happy with how the season has started:
-Lonnie and DV showing some pop, just need to be consistent
-Jak is off to a strong start
-Keldon up to this game was showing some new stuff
-The young guys seem to be playing hard for the old man - Pop is one of the worst in-game coaches in the league right now so expecting any more from him is asking for way too much.....
-The old man has managed to even bench Forbes for long stretches which I don't think anybody saw coming

Most importantly, the tank rolls on - would be amazing if this team can luck into a top 5 pick tbh

[heyheymymy]

It's pretty clear this season that the target landing spot is between pops record and a nice pick

[johnnymoore]

it was the missed free throws in the 4th.

[daslicer]

This team is playing hard but I wonder how long they can keep it up with these loses adding up. I have also followed the Hornets for years since I live in Charlotte. Prior to getting Melo they have been pretty bad for years but one thing I noticed about them throughout the year was they would always play hard for the first 6-10 games of the regular season and then just give up since they knew even when they tried hard they would lose. It will be interesting to see if the Spurs mail it in with their effort after this stretch.

[spurs1990]

This was the westbrick noncall. I'd expect him to be reassessed a flagrant or even suspended after NBA review.

https://twitter.com/projectspurs/status/1453182066951131143?s=20


And poetle is just as horrific as ever from the free throw line. His 1-5 was hidden by Murray and Vassell going 0-4 late.

It was a great effort and a very entertaining game. Maybe if McDermott didn't get injured Spurs pull it out without KBadD low effort in his stead.

[Chomag]

Most importantly, the tank rolls on - would be amazing if this team can luck into a top 5 pick tbh
Yep, that 5th pick would be a pretty good pick up.... For Austin

[daslicer]

This was the westbrick noncall. I'd expect him to be reassessed a flagrant or even suspended after NBA review.

https://twitter.com/projectspurs/status/1453182066951131143?s=20


And poetle is just as horrific as ever from the free throw line. His 1-5 was hidden by Murray and Vassell going 0-4 late.

It was a great effort and a very entertaining game. Maybe if McDermott didn't get injured Spurs pull it out without KBadD low effort in his stead.

Lonnie got a flagrant foul the other night for doing a similar play to Giannis. Not surprised Russ got away with it since historically when you wear purple and gold the refs allow you to get away with more stuff.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I don't think they're a fringe playoff team, just pointing out that there are those on the board that think Murray can lead the team to win 35-40 games.

They won't win that much, they don't have much talent tbh :lol


Will be very difficult to win 40 games if they are gonna be bottom 5 in 3 pointers, tbh

[james evans]

 pop subbing out lonnie, and forgetting about the only guy that brought it consistently tonight
He’s done this the past 10 years. Duncan had a 25 point first half in game 6, what happened after that? Popovich is a problem and it’s getting worse.

[james evans]

Nice we need this lead for the Forbes stretch. I assume
Knowing Pop he will sub him in for Lonnie


uh oh, 4th quarter. Time for Forbes and Eubanks to get their minutes and fuck the rest of the game up. Lonnie played too good that quarter. I know popovich is pissed.

both of these posts were made at the end of the 3rd. I don't understand this shit, but this is his thing. When a player is playing well, he takes him out of the game. When they can't hit shit, he extends their minutes.. I want this mfer gone before he destroys Primo

[TDomination]

Really fun game. I was standing the entire 4th in my living room.

execution was terrible many times but I love love the effort!

[BacktoBasics]

All in all, pretty damn happy with how the season has started:
-Lonnie and DV showing some pop, just need to be consistent
-Jak is off to a strong start
-Keldon up to this game was showing some new stuff
-The young guys seem to be playing hard for the old man - Pop is one of the worst in-game coaches in the league right now so expecting any more from him is asking for way too much.....
-The old man has managed to even bench Forbes for long stretches which I don't think anybody saw coming

Most importantly, the tank rolls on - would be amazing if this team can luck into a top 5 pick tbh

This team with an actual star player would be a really good if not dangerous playoff team.

[Fireball]

another great effort … very proud and continue to hope that frustration will not sink in with these young players

[siraulo23]

so many laker fans in the arena smh

[tbdog]

This team with an actual star player would be a really good if not dangerous playoff team.

Imagine simmons in this up tempo team.

[slick'81]

Imagine simmons in this up tempo team.

Keep dreaming😂🤣😅

[LakerHater]

Really let one slip away!

[heyheymymy]

Wow that non call on kj was assault

Now do the non call on KBD next.

[spurraider21]

White was terrible. 7 points 1/6 from 3 and a team high -22
indeed. his ball handling was embarrassing


Keldon had his problems, as to be expected. Playing against AD is just a bad match up for him. PF against PF like Chinook would say
the lakers are an awful matchup for keldon, since not only if he going up against Davis, but they usually have one of Jordan/Dwight packing the paint too, so there's just no interior scoring allowed, and that's all Keldon can do. his lack of 3 point shot makes him unusable offensively against LA.


Poeltl is killing it. Looks like a completely different player. He's dunking and posting up. Something I been wanting see him do for a long time.
he's been the best player on the team this year. one thing is he didnt look that good defending AD one on one. he was much better when assigned to Jordan or Dwert and could help against AD


Murray was great. Ran the offense way better than White and fed Poeltl all night with easy rolls to the rim. He was just hero balling too much at the end.
he was great at everything other than his shooting efficiency. he was a lot more decisive than White with the ball in his hands, and his pick and roll game looked outstanding.


Walker got hot, but only had 10 FG attempts. The thing is they were looking for him when he got hot in the 3rd, but he couldn't get open. I wouldn't mind him being more selfish and taking bad shots with a hand in his face. I just think he doesn't do it cause in the back of his mind he's thinking the old man will bench him ASAP.
true


Remember when Pop used to call time out to draw up a game winning play? I don't know why he thinks a iso 2 is a good shot.
my memory doesnt go that far back. even in recent years he just let derozan isoball. or sometimes patty lol


And why in hell did we guard Rondo and Westbrook out at the 3-point line and try to go OVER the screen? That's some of the dumbest shit I've ever seen. I guess that's what happens when Udoka and Messina aren't there anymore.
this was the most infuriating part of the game. and the worst was the possessions where they would switch on the pick and roll :lol. why were they terrified of westbrook pulling up for 3? made no sense and they kept doing it all game

[Killakobe81]

As long as Westbrook plays Spurs got a chance

How that work out Bum? respect Bruin power!



And AD, lol

[Rocalcio]

With Westbrook in and LeBron out, the Spurs have a very good chance to win. Flip-flop that and the Lakers cruise.

If LeBron does play I think the Lakers win by 6, if not I'll flip that to Spurs by 6.

That's what actually killed us. We now know that Lebron and Westbrook together doesn't work, if the Lakers misses one, they're good.

[Rocalcio]

Wonder if Spurs will start Poeltl on AD?
I personally would start KJ on him and bait the post play, double at times and force the perimeter shot.

If Spurs can keep the live ball turnovers down and hit their fair share of 3s, feel we can win this one convincingly.

Always hate that on broadcast it feels like the crowd is 40-50% Pro-Lakers. Is it like that in the arena?

Spurs by 11, or a Primo if you prefer.

I noticed that too last night, that's so ugly to hear and see...

[baseline bum]

How that work out Bum? respect Bruin power!



And AD, lol

Um you're bragging about needing OT to beat a lottery team that played like shit when you're suiting 3 top 75 all-time players? I guess congrats on the big win?

[Dejounte]

White’s problem in this game was his lack of intensity. When the Lakers would make some big plays, he would casually stroll back with the ball as if nothing happened. You could see Pop’s frustration. That kind of passiveness leads to the same results as we had last year—just slowing the game down when the situation doesn’t call for it and enabling the other team to blow us out.

[Dejounte]

I also never thought we would ever have another Spurs player as slow as Kyle Anderson (referring to KBD), but here we are.

KBD is a fresh breath of air on defense compared to other guys, but Jesus Christ he needs to speed up his layups.

[RC_Drunkford]

I still think White has peaked in the 2018 playoffs. He will never play better than that again.

[Dejounte]

Murray giveth and taketh in this game. The game would be nowhere close if it hadn’t been for his playmaking and defense in the 4th, literally looked dominant out there for a short stretch, especially during that sequence where he blocked Westbrook on a 3 pointer. No one on the team has yet shown that level of dominance, where he absolutely had his hands on everything and turned the tide for the Spurs. Unfortunately, the shots didn’t go in when it mattered.

[tbdog]

I still think White has peaked in the 2018 playoffs. He will never play better than that again.

He had a different role then. That's the most obvious answer.

[Dejounte]

I still think White has peaked in the 2018 playoffs. He will never play better than that again.

Disagree. White vs the Bucks was vintage White. His defense was elite in that game. That White doesn’t show up every game, and when he doesn’t he should sit for either Lonnie or Vassell.

[BatManu20]

so many laker fans in the arena smh

Sounded like a Lakers home game. Was pathetic tbh.

[Trill Clinton]

Great game

[Dex]

Wow that non call on kj was assault

Now do the non call on KBD next.

I also liked the call where AD lowered his shoulder and totally barrelled over White, then stumbled over his foot as he was falling to the ground...and they called it a trip on White.

[Fireball]

the two-men game between Murray and Poeltl was pretty impressive tbh ...

[Dex]

the two-men game between Murray and Poeltl was pretty impressive tbh ...

Poeltl was looking great last night, especially going up the likes of AD. Jordan and Howard have obviously lost a step, but they are also still imposing in the paint.

[Fireball]

Poeltl was looking great last night, especially going up the likes of AD. Jordan and Howard have obviously lost a step, but they are also still imposing in the paint.

AD burned him a few times with that spin move but hey, thats AD so it happens ... otherwise Poeltl really plays great basketball on both sides right now and thats even without the p&r pairing with Derrick White that looked solid over the last few seasons

[Mugen]

This team with an actual star player would be a really good if not dangerous playoff team.

Definitely - it's just hard AF to find a legit star player unless you're in a big market tbh.

[poopbox]

It's hard to play well for 48 minutes when you got 3 players in Forbes, McDermott, and Eubanks who are all candidates to do nothing all game, and in every game we have played 2 of the 3 have done nothing, mainly forbes and eubanks

[poopbox]

The Thad Young acquisition has been so badly mishandled tbh :lol

The trade itself was a no brainer but they turned 1st round value into a likely buyout. What's worse is that he can actually be a really serviceable, rotation player for the team....

Just par for the course for BWrong & the Cryptkeeper tbh

Thad is virtually unplayable but at least we got a 1st round pick out of the deal TBH, which is all we should care about.

Whatever the questions are in San Antonio, Thad Young, no matter how good he could possibly be, wouldn't be the answer

[TDomination]

man i really think Devin Vassell can be something special. At some point soon he needs to be a starter in my opinion.

I loved that sequence with his last second 3pter before the buzzer and then the break away steal at the end of the 3rd. Exciting sequence.

[Killakobe81]

Um you're bragging about needing OT to beat a lottery team that played like shit when you're suiting 3 top 75 all-time players? I guess congrats on the big win?

Not bragging but we were down 6 players...
And I will always respect the Spurs as a well coached hard working team especially at home ... but in my living room it sounded like Staples Southwest last night.

And I was speaking specifically to you saying Russ would lose us the game but he and AD win it.

[Mugen]

Not bragging but we were down 6 players...
And I will always respect the Spurs as a well coached hard working team especially at home ... but in my living room it sounded like Staples Southwest last night.

And I was speaking specifically to you saying Russ would lose us the game but he and AD win it.

"Not bragging but here's why I'm bragging" :lol never change, Killa

Hopefully Russ stays healthy all year and great sign that AD already looks to be breaking down 4 games into the year, cheers brotha! :lol

[baseline bum]

Not bragging but we were down 6 players...
And I will always respect the Spurs as a well coached hard working team especially at home ... but in my living room it sounded like Staples Southwest last night.

And I was speaking specifically to you saying Russ would lose us the game but he and AD win it.

And I was right, Spurs had the ball tied in the last possession of OT. Oh no such a disaster you guys were out some minimum players, Ariza and Avery Bradley had been lighting up the league too.

[heyheymymy]

I also liked the call where AD lowered his shoulder and totally barrelled over White, then stumbled over his foot as he was falling to the ground...and they called it a trip on White.

That AD charge miscall blew the whole game, spurs lead starts to unravel at that point and look at the difference in the spurs mistakes before and after that.

I think when teams realize that they are getting Laker ref force win'd they just stop playing. Why risk injury or put more wear on the tires for a game you know you're not going to be allowed to win? Then the lack of focus sets in, mistakes, minimal effort etc.

[wildbill2u]

Last minute or so illustrated the lack of a reliable closer that can handle ball, take and make crucial shots and FTs. Lakers made crucial plays and we didn't. There ain't no Manu on this squad. But they played hard and showed some guts to come back after losing the big lead. Coaches can work with that fire and hone some skills of players who show where they belong in the rotation.

[KobesAchilles]

I feel like Primo would’ve made those free throws

[Killakobe81]

"Not bragging but here's why I'm bragging" :lol never change, Killa

Hopefully Russ stays healthy all year and great sign that AD already looks to be breaking down 4 games into the year, cheers brotha! :lol

Where is the brag? Russ for one night proved he was more a help than a negative...bum a Bruin like myself said we would lose because of Russ we did not.
Only thing you could argue i "bragged on" was how loud AT&T was for the Lakers ...

[Killakobe81]

And I was right, Spurs had the ball tied in the last possession of OT. Oh no such a disaster you guys were out some minimum players, Ariza and Avery Bradley had been lighting up the league too.

Again let's be honest you better than this. Winning games in SA even for Showtime Lakers was never easy when Spurs sucked. In the Shaqobe vs big 3 era eay tougher. I don't remember when So called d-bust was our best player or when the lakers got swept with Kobe and Nash hurt, Spur fans playing the humble card. You guys consider us rivals... I saw all the FTL comments pre game in this thread, many saying you would win. You did not. I'm not bragging because I expected us to win just calling out those being wrong about Russ last night.

[baseline bum]

Again let's be honest you better than this. Winning games in SA even for Showtime Lakers was never easy when Spurs sucked. In the Shaqobe vs big 3 era eay tougher. I don't remember when So called d-bust was our best player or when the lakers got swept with Kobe and Nash hurt, Spur fans playing the humble card. You guys consider us rivals... I saw all the FTL comments pre game in this thread, many saying you would win. You did not. I'm not bragging because I expected us to win just calling out those being wrong about Russ last night.

Jakob Poetl is the best player on the Spurs, give me a break. You should have won that game by 30. What makes you think we were wrong about Westbrook? Spurs played like shit most of the game and still a team led by Westbrook with vastly superior talent nearly blew it.

[spurraider21]

westbrook looked better because lebron was out. aside from the fact that the spurs for whatever reason kept respecting his 3 point shot, the big issue is those two coexisting.

[james evans]

westbrook looked better because lebron was out. aside from the fact that the spurs for whatever reason kept respecting his 3 point shot, the big issue is those two coexisting.
no he looked better becuase dumb ass defense was played on him.. Does Westbrook even get 15 points if we leave him open and play him for the drive? No, we decided during the game, a 9% 3 point shooter(YES 9% THIS SEASON) was a great shooter and we had to run him off the 3 point line while leaving Monk and Reeves open all game. How does a Hall of fame coach not know this before the game?

[RC_Drunkford]

Disagree. White vs the Bucks was vintage White. His defense was elite in that game. That White doesn’t show up every game, and when he doesn’t he should sit for either Lonnie or Vassell.

he played well, but he didn't drop 39 points like he did against Denver. Defensively he'll do well most of the time, but I'm looking for scoring

[Killakobe81]

Jakob Poetl is the best player on the Spurs, give me a break. You should have won that game by 30. What makes you think we were wrong about Westbrook? Spurs played like shit most of the game and still a team led by Westbrook with vastly superior talent nearly blew it.

I think the spurs are not very talented on the elite level but I think they have deep mid level talent. Agree that beating the Spurs with AD and Russ vs poetl and murray is nothing to brag about but I respect the Spurs so I dont take wins over them lightly.

[duncan2k5]

spurs don't have a finisher ...that one baller that can take over a game when you need him to

We didn't have one since Kawhi left and the big 3 retired, tbh

[duncan2k5]

Murray thinks he is that guy.

Narrator: He is not that guy.

I rather him think he is that guy and take 2k shots, than to be passive... It seems like when he gets active, it is carried on through the whole team... That's not something you can teach... Jakob had a career game, the young guys had one of their best games, and Murray had a triple double, though he didn't shoot it well... We were right there against the Lakers... A team that had 2 top 10 superstars playing, and a bunch of pretty good roleplayers... If Murray was passive, that would have been a blowout

[PhantomDashCam]

man i really think Devin Vassell can be something special. At some point soon he needs to be a starter in my opinion.

I loved that sequence with his last second 3pter before the buzzer and then the break away steal at the end of the 3rd. Exciting sequence.

If he were more of a lights out shooter, he’s probably starting right now.
(And if McBucketts’ injury lingers, he may very well get his chance shortly).

[Gibbz]

This loss looks even worse since LAL just lost to the worst team in the NBA a night later.

[Darius Bieber]

This loss looks even worse since LAL just lost to the worst team in the NBA a night later.

Not just that, but they were down 30 at one point.

[poopbox]

Thunder are trying to lose every game but came back from 30 down to beat the lakers :lol

All this "we played hard" shit is cool but we might be a bottom 5 team in the league this year :lol

Bulls undefeated in the Derozan era as well :lol

[Gibbz]

I think we'll be decent this year but the Lakers loss was really fucking bad.

[Dejounte]

Thunder are trying to lose every game but came back from 30 down to beat the lakers :lol

All this "we played hard" shit is cool but we might be a bottom 5 team in the league this year :lol

Bulls undefeated in the Derozan era as well :lol

Are the Thunder trying to lose? How many years of suckdom do they need?

[Texas_Ranger]

At least the Thunder have good young players and know how not to waste draft picks.

[james evans]

At least the Thunder have good young players and know how not to waste draft picks.
They also know not to guard a 9% 3 point shooter 40 feet from the basket. Westbrook was terrible tonight from the arc.

[Texas_Ranger]

They also know not to guard a 9% 3 point shooter 40 feet from the basket. Westbrook was terrible tonight from the arc.

westbrick will probably not shoot 56% for the rest of the season.... well, until he faces our retards again.

[Seventyniner]

Are the Thunder trying to lose? How many years of suckdom do they need?

Trust the process.

[GreekSpursfan]

Of course Russ was gonna tranform to Stephen Curry against us and then go back to being the laughing stock of pgs he has become the last few years, of course

[R. DeMurre]

Of course Russ was gonna tranform to Stephen Curry against us and then go back to being the laughing stock of pgs he has become the last few years, of course

The Curry vs Westbrook topic was once a huge debate on Spurstalk, with quite a few regulars adamant that Russ was the better player. That opinion hasn't aged well.

[RC_Drunkford]

This loss looks even worse since LAL just lost to the worst team in the NBA a night later.

That Thunder team is way better than this Spurs team. Almost everybody on that team can shoot 3s

[poopbox]

Are the Thunder trying to lose? How many years of suckdom do they need?

As many as Presti can get away with, since the easiest thing to do as a gm is to flip players for pics without carrying about your roster, and Presti has always been someone who takes the easy way out.