Game Thread: Spurs at Bucks — Oct. 30, 2021 - 7pm CT

[DC23]

Should be a tough one! :lol

[baseline bum]

Should be a tough one! :lol

Bend over, I'll give you a tough one.

[DC23]

Bend over, I'll give you a tough one.
I am in position.

[slick'81]

Pacers is the winnable game. Def not Milwaukee

[spurs10]

1-5 never felt so good?

[bluebellmaniac]

1-81 Never felt so good...???

[MVPCues]

Having lost 2 games and how close the first game was, the Bucks will probably come out strong. This will likely be the first game Spurs aren't in it.

[playbonner15]

1-81 Never felt so good...???

Pop will never break that record :lol

[spurs10]

1-81 Never felt so good...??? That would be a great pick! Probably not good for season ticket sales though. :lol

[timtonymanu]

Top 3 pick, baby!

[Fireball]

i have the feeling this will be the first blowout loss of the season … the intensity was already lacking in Dallas and the Bucks already played us so they know what to do …

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

That would be a great pick! Probably not good for season ticket sales though. :lol

47.9 % it's the 5th pick.

[John B]

Bryn is getting his ring!

[BillMc]

Top 3 pick, baby!

Man, the Austin Spurs could be good next year.

[RC_Drunkford]

1-5

[KingKev]

Man, the Austin Spurs could be good next year.

underrated comment

[Arcadian]

I have a sneaking suspicion that this game might not proceed favorably for the team located in South Texas

[Texas eye]

Not watching this one. Bucks blowout.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

no game thread before game grades tbh

[offset formation]

Our win looks unimpressive --> vs Orlando 2nd worst in East, at home, who didn't even have their big off-season acquisition in Gary Harris playing.

Our losses look bad --> especially vs Lakers at home without LeBron who lost to OKC; then next worse imo, the game vs Dallas without Porzingis; then vs Bucks by double digits at home in early season post Championchip haze; then closer game vs Denver without Murray.

Gonna be an even worse season than I predicted at 34-48. Shifting to 29-53, unless Primo can come in and be some sort of miracle savior. Just pathetic for a team in an obvious rebuild not play their lottery pick. Fuck pop.

[RC_Drunkford]

Pop won’t break the record this year and will be back for one more season :lol

[ECOV]

:flag:

[LeBowen]

I'll make sure to tune in late because I definitely don't want to see Bryn's ring ceremony.

[Robz4000]

White going HAM.

[poopbox]

Derrick having an out of body experience shooting 3's to start the game :downspin:

[spurs1990]

Spurs came to play. Should win this game looking like

[Uriel]

Another game, another strong start (invariably leading to a loss).

[spurs1990]

Spurs up 22-17 upon Forbes entry into the game

[Uriel]

Giannis would be such an amazing fit on this team.

[spurs1990]

All that time at FT line and Antetoumpko still is terrible

[Robz4000]

Spurs came to play. Should win this game looking like

Reminds me more of the first Bucks game tbh. Spurs will lose by 12 imo.

[spurs1990]

Need McDermott back fast. Not fair to Murray and Vassell to share the court with the D-League three

[james evans]

It's to the point now I don't even know if we will win 13 games this season.

[poopbox]

Eubanks is such garbage :rollin

[poopbox]

Bryn got to be averaging an airball a game :lmao

[spurs1990]

Bryn Forbes personified on that wide open 3pt airball

[CGD]

Eubanks is such garbage :rollin

https://imgur.com/t/funny/0r0f1tU

[HankChinaski]

Nice pass by Thad

[spurs1990]

Johnson forfeits a wide open 3pt for a contested drive and layup that's not even close. Good grief

[GB20]

Jones is on the court. I like that.

[KDKSpurs24]

Johnson forfeits a wide open 3pt for a contested drive and layup that's not even close. Good grief
He’s gonna continue to do it. It’s frustrating

[HankChinaski]

Another nice look there by Thad on the break.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Need more Tre Jones

[CGD]

The gainis free throw routine is obscene

[poopbox]

Do we have a shooting coach :lmao

[GB20]

This game is boring.

[boutons_deux]

Free throws 44%

[spurs1990]

Starting to thing these 'good' teams are lulled when they see who San Antonio is putting on the floor against them

[emanueldavidginobili]

I literally rather have anyone on the Spurs run around and Jack up shots than Forbes. It’s a travesty he’s playing over Tre Jones right now.

[TimDunkem]

Charity Case getting preferential treatment as we expected. Pop will eventually come to his senses in game 72 though, so no worries guys.

[PhantomDashCam]

Defence is once again solid.

We must be the first team in history with 13 guards and still last in FT%. :lol

[spurs1990]

I swear Forbes could be called for a travel on every drive

[jeebus]

Keep chucking those 3s baby.

[TimDunkem]

Forbes throwing up goosenecks when he isn't even inbounds. :lmao

[spurraider21]

other than inexplicably not grabbing that rebound Thad is playing well

[spurs1990]

Thad may be warming up and securing a ebanks spot hopefully

[jeebus]

Glad to see Young getting it together, no thanks to Poop

[Ocotillo]

Thad Young is no Demarre Carroll, trade value baby.

[Mnky]

other than inexplicably not grabbing that rebound Thad is playing well

[spurraider21]

i get why Vassell has the green light, but if he's the guy that's going to get all these 3pt looks funneled to him, he's got to be more consistent. he's had 2 good shooting games and in his way to 4 poor ones now

[Robz4000]

Build that trade value Young...

[spurs1990]

Look at this line up - Jones, Forbes, Diop, and Thad with Vassell who's 0-6 ATM

[Sugus]

Just tuned into the game, how we looking bois

...disgusting to see Forbes share the court with Tre, the fuck are you doing Pop

[spurs1990]

Build that trade value Forbes

[heyheymymy]

Don't look now but Thad is kinda working

[jeebus]

Just tuned into the game, how we looking bois

...disgusting to see Forbes share the court with Tre, the fuck are you doing Pop

It's Forbes' one average game before he shits all over himself in the next 4. He hasn't been good but he hasn't been a massive liability

[PhantomDashCam]

Just tuned into the game, how we looking bois

...disgusting to see Forbes share the court with Tre, the fuck are you doing Pop

Solid Defensively. Struggling to hit open shots. Forbes possibly earning a max contract.

[HankChinaski]

Been liking That Young so far in this game.

[spurs1990]

Milwaukee is playing terrible. This is the Spurs game to lose

[spurraider21]

forbes has 23 minutes

[slick'81]

Spur's in this to win this mofo's

[Robz4000]

Milwaukee is playing terrible. This is the Spurs game to lose

Which they will.

[Ocotillo]

5 of 27 from 3, McDermott can’t get back soon enough.

[PhantomDashCam]

Wow, what a sequence

[spurs1990]

Wow, what a sequence

Sequence of the year among that Johnson, Walker, Murray trio

[slick'81]

Which they will.

rob is always wrong. Spurs are winning this shit:rollin

[Rito3d30]

Middleton is going to get hot in the late game

[GB20]

The old man is about to overplay Forbes for the rest of the year.

[jeebus]

If the Spurs are smart, they'll go at Giannis hard the rest of the game

[poopbox]

Robinson is such a scrub he let Forbes force him into a turnover :rollin

[PhantomDashCam]

The old man is about to overplay Forbes for the rest of the year.

:lol :pctoss

[spurs1990]

nightmare scenario for us fans unfolding - Forbes leading a win at the champs. A game high 16 FG attempts for the cagey dleaguer

[slick'81]

Forbes with 10 points to vassells 0 !!:wow

[Robz4000]

Hate to say it, but Keldon is gonna cost the Spurs this game.

[spurs1990]

okay coach isn't relying on Forbes to finish the game. We can safely root for the good guys to win this

[spurraider21]

gawdam keldon is a liability on offense

[slick'81]

Hate to say it, but Keldon is gonna cost the Spurs this game.

keldon with the the game winner confirmed

[Kurgan]

Hate to say it, but Keldon is gonna cost the Spurs this game.

Guy needs to lock himself in a gym and practice that threeball this summer

[poopbox]

I don't understand how these are not fouls on Giannis...it shouldn't matter that Jakob is moving Giannis just ran him over

[Degoat]

Keldon was a better shooter in college then he is now wtf lol

[slick'81]

We need some poodle powA badly

[HankChinaski]

Great timing on that double team

[slick'81]

Murray flirting with that trip doub

[Robz4000]

Welp, Keldon shitting on my take.

[Robz4000]

Murray took the team home :tu

[slick'81]

Welp, Keldon shitting on my take.

per par:rollin

[spurs1990]

Bucks shoulda brought their B game at least taking SA for granted. Young guys deserved this win

[spurraider21]

the kids are alright

[PhantomDashCam]

DJ you stud! Passing of the pineapple…

[HankChinaski]

Damn I'm impressed with Murray these last couple possessions

[Degoat]

Murray!!!!

[slick'81]

Sours Hanging with the defending champions at their crib

[spurraider21]

somehow surviving a 7-31 3PT shooting game

[Thomas82]

It would be funny as hell to see the Spurs turn around and lose to the Pacers Monday after beating the Bucks.

[alfahdlan]

TY quality minutes was huge.

[Robz4000]

per par:rollin

You sound upset scrah

[slick'81]

Swish forbes?

[spurs1990]

slick'81 you really a Forbes fan or you just busting chops

[Robz4000]

Spurs gonna find a way to choke?

[slick'81]

Man thaddeus carrol is alive

[slick'81]

Spurs gonna find a way to choke?

nice reverse jinx scrah

[jeebus]

Hack a Spurs...good strat

[slick'81]

slick'81 (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=17261) you really a Forbes fan or you just busting chops

id have to think how I actually feel about bryn

[Uriel]

Big picture, we have to be really happy with how well the Spurs are playing so far this season. They can win 40 games.

[slick'81]

Big picture, we have to be really happy with how well the Spurs are playing so far this season. They can win 40 games.


now thats a take

[james evans]

Fucking free throws late in the game.

[DAF86]

Another moral win incoming.

[Robz4000]

Big picture, we have to be really happy with how well the Spurs are playing so far this season. They can win 40 games.

I'm happy with how they've played, but they aren't gonna even win 25 games tbh.

[jeebus]

This final minute is gonna last forfuckingever.

[slick'81]

Can this team hold on when it really matters in the 4th?

[BWS-1994]

Murray clutch!

[jeebus]

Nvm. It's over

[Sugus]

:flag::flag::flag:

[PhantomDashCam]

Absolute masterclass of a 4th for DJ. :tu

[Uriel]

:lmao

[lefty20]

Turnover hot potato :rollin

[Uriel]

Lol that made me laugh.

[Mnky]

With that defense, if they had a true 2 way star at the forward position, this team could make waves.

I'm enjoying watching them compete this year. Don't care if they lose all of them. They're a fun team.
They won't shoot 20% from 3 all year. ...I mean they can't...right? :lol

They're growing and learning how to win. Bates Diop and poetl developments have been a pleasant surprise this year.

[SPURt]

Good win! Young looked good tonight and DJ… wow, definitely a fun team!

[cjw]

Glad we don’t have people complaining about hurting the tank in here yet.

Wins like this, even with Bucks missing a few guys, are what help build up a young team just as much as a few ping pong balls.

[Mr. Body]

Murray is capable of being an All-Star, but:

1. Vassell and Walker. Goddamn, learn how to fucking shoot.
2. Free throws. The LAL was a win with free throws. This wasn't close if they hit what they need to hit. Goddamn.

[SpurPadre]

Proud of these guys! Well deserved win after all the bad breaks and growing pains the past few games.

[spurs1990]

either bc Forbes being pivotal or Milwaukee sleepwalking the win feels meh than it should be

[HankChinaski]

Defense has been solid through all of the games so far. Tonight the big difference was Murray closing out the game in the last couple minutes an hitting free throws.

[slick'81]

Just got an update spurs win 102-93 hmmmmmm maybe the tide has turned:lobt2:

[MannyIsGod]

Thad young finally had a good game. Eubanks lost his spot in the rotation tonight.

Murray is this teams best player. It's pretty clear, imo.

[Leetonidas]

Went to a movie and only caught the end but good shit boys. Good thing I recorded it

[Mugen]

Tank derailed momentarily...good win tbh.

[slick'81]

Dejounte murray is a beast

[TDomination]

Duuude what a win! This is the great thing about losing as much as we have, this win feels incredible!!
i don’t think I’ve felt this great about a regular season win since maybe 2016-17 season when we beat the warriors on the first game of the season at golden state by like 30 pts.

that was terrific Spurs!!

[slick'81]

(2-4) and the surge begins

indiana is in trouble

[tim_duncan_fan]

Lol at depending on Bryn to be "the guy" for stretches in games. Again.

These guys have to change their mentalities. I don't understand how only one person on a whole basketball team can score outside of right understand basket. Crazy. They were all supposed to work on shooting in the offseason and basically none of them did.

Anyway, thanks Dejounte for coming big late!

[Trill Clinton]

Good win

[TDomination]

Thad young finally had a good game. Eubanks lost his spot in the rotation tonight.

Murray is this teams best player. It's pretty clear, imo.

welcome to the Spurs Thaddeus young.

i liked it. He needs to keep playing

[Mr. Body]

Thad young finally had a good game. Eubanks lost his spot in the rotation tonight.

Murray is this teams best player. It's pretty clear, imo.

Murray is the potential closer this team badly needs.

Eubanks is a third stringer. Landale needs court time badly. Young is good against teams like this.

[TDomination]

either bc Forbes being pivotal or Milwaukee sleepwalking the win feels meh than it should be

Not to me

this feels awesome! So proud of the Spurs! Finally their hard play pays off. It was only a matter of time.

[Mr. Body]

Thad Young is a kind of Eastern Conference platoon and trenches kind of guy. He knows how to slog it out in these kinds of games.

[Darius Bieber]

Funny how the Spurs win the game where they played the worst all year

[Degoat]

DJs been a stud this season, we just need the other youngins to find some consistency in their play

[Dejounte]

I hope Thad continues his good play from tonight to make Eubanks sit forever. Eubanks needs to remain a third string C.

Keldon has been disappointing.

Vassell is only good in short spurts. I’d rather play KBD in his minutes.

Tre finally looks like he belongs and for a few plays was controlling the game.

[slick'81]

Coach bud with the gift to his mentor

[Budkin]

Fantastic win! They were finally able to close one out.

[playbonner15]

either bc Forbes being pivotal or Milwaukee sleepwalking the win feels meh than it should be

They're missing Holiday and Portis

[DAF86]

I hope Thad continues his good play from tonight to make Eubanks sit forever. Eubanks needs to remain a third string C.

Keldon has been disappointing.

Vassell is only good in short spurts. I’d rather play KBD in his minutes.

Tre finally looks like he belongs and for a few plays was controlling the game.

Dude, at some point you gotta accept that you were wrong about Vassell and let it go. He's clearly our best prospect right now.

[spurs10]

Victory!!

[Uriel]

I'm happy with how they've played, but they aren't gonna even win 25 games tbh.
They're on pace to win 27 games with their current record, and the schedule is going to get easier from here.

[tim_duncan_fan]

either bc Forbes being pivotal or Milwaukee sleepwalking the win feels meh than it should be

Exactly. The foolest of golds.

[CGD]

It’s a great win for this young club. “Success” this season will be measured by growth and positive consistency. getting these feathers in the cap go a long way towards build the confidence to achieve those.

[Dejounte]

I hope Thad continues his good play from tonight to make Eubanks sit forever. Eubanks needs to remain a third string C.

Keldon has been disappointing.

Vassell is only good in short spurts. I’d rather play KBD in his minutes.

Tre finally looks like he belongs and for a few plays was controlling the game.

You’re kidding me, right? I’ve been praising him a lot, but I’m giving criticism when it’s due. Don’t think you visit the board often lately, my man. When others were shitting on Vassell during pre-season, I was defending him.

[CGD]

I'm happy with how they've played, but they aren't gonna even win 25 games tbh.

Best of both world. Team plays hard, is competitive, etc. but still lands a good pick lol.

[Dejounte]

To think the Spurs could be sitting at least 3-3 right now. The basketball gods finally aligned in the Spurs’ favor.

[Mr. Body]

To think the Spurs could be sitting at least 3-3 right now. The basketball gods finally aligned in the Spurs’ favor.

Their schedule has been extra tough. Things should open up a bit more this week.

[BacktoBasics]

Vassell isn’t as far along as Keldon but there seems to be a lot of people that expect him to be.

[justinandimcool]

Finally the defense is rewarded with a W

Our reliance on Forbes for any type of offense is scary tbh

[slick'81]

Forbes actually helping the spurs get a W:wow

[emanueldavidginobili]

That burst by Giannis at the end of the game was impressive by DJ god damn.

[bluebellmaniac]

78-4 Never looked so good!

[playbonner15]

Defense has been solid through all of the games so far. Tonight the big difference was Murray closing out the game in the last couple minutes an hitting free throws.

Yeah he attacked the basket at the end and made that 3. If he missed both shots (he missed a freethrow), there's a chance for a Bucks comeback

[JeffDuncan]

The Bucks were short handed and played poorly on their own floor, but that is exactly the kind of game the Spurs have to win, and they got it done.

Go Spurs Go!

[heyheymymy]

78-4 Never looked so good!

Bryn Forbes Finals MVP calling it now blue font

[Biggems]

typical Spurs vs Bucks......a season split per the status quo, with both games being highly contested.....blowouts seem to be an anomaly in this series no matter the team records.

[james evans]

Coach bud with the gift to his mentor
that's what I thought

[Dejounte]

Thad complaining in the post game interview about not playing enough. Get ready to be buried on the bench, pal.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Vassell isn’t as far along as Keldon but there seems to be a lot of people that expect him to be.

Keldon isn't as far along as we may have once thought.

[Mr. Body]

Keldon isn't as far along as we may have once thought.

It's more that Keldon's abilities were grossly exaggerated by this board. But that's not surprising, considering what this board gets up to. Keldon's game can be fierce when he can bully defenders and gets it going inside. Otherwise, he doesn't have many other gears. I don't think his ceiling is as high as many think around here.

[KobesAchilles]

Keldon isn't as far along as we may have once thought.
Dude is a high energy role player. We need those. But this is really who is moving forward. My only hope is he develops a consistently good 3ball

[SpurPadre]

Dude is a high energy role player. We need those. But this is really who is moving forward. My only hope is he develops a consistently good 3ball

I mean, dude just turned 22. Let's not declare him a finished product, yet.

[daslicer]

I mean, dude just turned 22. Let's not declare him a finished product, yet.

I don't think he will ever be a superstar. He could end up being an Artest type of player on both ends of the court.

[slick'81]

I mean, dude just turned 22. Let's not declare him a finished product, yet.


Definitely room to grow. Spurs playing with house money with that 29th pick

[playbonner15]

Pop putting in Thad Young at the end made sense lol. He didnt look as lost this game

[Spurs Homer]

Please bury ewwwbanks in the G league now

[Robz4000]

They're on pace to win 27 games with their current record, and the schedule is going to get easier from here.

Team has also played really well outside 3-pt shooting which may not improve. Said before the season they win like 24 games which sounds about right.

[SpurPadre]

I don't think he will ever be a superstar. He could end up being an Artest type of player on both ends of the court.


Definitely room to grow. Spurs playing with house money with that 29th pick

Yeah, he might not ever be a superstar but there's a solid chance he could have a long, productive NBA career unlike the bad Luka.

[Mr. Body]

If this team could shoot, they'd be a playoff team. But they can't shoot worth a shit.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Dude is a high energy role player. We need those. But this is really who is moving forward. My only hope is he develops a consistently good 3ball

He'd be significantly better if he could shoot at all, either mid or 3.

There's time for him, but I thought he was going to show more initiative late in games and at least be reliable when left wide open.

[MannyIsGod]

Honestly this teams shooting isn't nearly as bad as its been so far this season. It will definitely improve going foward. And, well, if it doesn't then they will lose a lot more games than any of us thought so thats a bonus.

[BackHome]

Yeah Murray is good to go and KJ looks like he will be solid and White well it’s always been can he stay healthy. The two biggest questions will be Vassell and Walker I am really hoping both put it together but if neither one pans out it just makes the rebuild that much longer.

[spurs1990]

I criticize pop for untold things but appreciate he finishes games with the young guys. Murray, White, Poetle have all closed and he plays two out of Johnson, Vassell, or Walker down the stretch. Invaluable to all six of this young core

[Texas_Ranger]

fuck, will Forbes now get more minutes cause of this game....

[siraulo23]

yay Spurs win!

[siraulo23]

Spurs played a pretty good defensive game but the Bucks were just awful

I'll take it, get that next one vs the Pacers too please

[Mr. Body]

fuck, will Forbes now get more minutes cause of this game....

I'll bet that almost all the games the Spurs win are the ones where Forbes shoots well.

[DPG21920]

Great win. They have flaws (duh) but they’ve played good ball overall imo. Glad to see them get a W vs a good team. And Dejounte what a stretch…so happy for him man. Long time coming.

[playbonner15]

If this team could shoot, they'd be a playoff team. But they can't shoot worth a shit.

Yea feels like luck whenever a 3pt shot goes in lol

[Killakobe81]

Told yall we shouldn't take a win vs Spurs lightly...the talent may not be elite but your team plays hard and Pop is far from his prime but u don't forget how to coach...

[SAGirl]

Team has also played really well outside 3-pt shooting which may not improve. Said before the season they win like 24 games which sounds about right.
I think I am growing more optimistic because I hadn’t factored in all the “fake stars” in the league that rely on FT shooting to put points on the board. I don’t know how long the tougher refereeing on offensive players launching themselves at defenders will last but while it’s going on, the Spurs defensive schemes will keep them close in most games. Then it comes down to whether they can make a shot when they need it…
but maybe I am a prisoner of the moment… They are also due to get blown out soon.

[Slippy]

fuck, will Forbes now get more minutes cause of this game....

That is the fear. Couldnt finish watching the 4th . When i left Bryn and Thaddeus were contributing.


In any case, great win. The team needed it for their psyche

[Fireball]

did not think we can win a game when vassell and Walker do not contribute offensively at all but the defense was really good and as long as teams do not actively attack Forbes on every possession its possible for him to stay in the game …also nice outing by Young who remembered to just play basketball. definitely prefer him over Eubanks

[PhantomDashCam]

DJ and DW backcourt through 6 games:

- Averaging 15 assists to 4 turnovers p/game. 3.75 A/TO ratio. Outstanding.

- Both only shooting ~ 43% on the season, 31% on 3, less than 70% from the line. Low but feel it will climb. Taking great shots, whole team is struggling shooting the ball consistently atm too.

- A whopping 3.7 steals p/game and 1.5 blocks p/game , and that only tells part of the story. They have been consistently good on that end all season.

- DJ is grabbing ~ 22% of the team’s total defensive rebounds so far this season. Speaks volumes of just how valuable a skill it is but also to the deficiencies (so far) at the 3 and 4 positions in that dept. I am somewhat buoyed though by KJ’s rebounding and interior defence in the Milwaukee road win as felt that was vastly improved.

Still a believer in this backcourt and if the shooting trends upwards while maintaining their stellar playmaking and defence…

[Harry Callahan]

The games I've seen so far this season have shown the Spurs players to be very engaged and giving very good effort. That's a good sign. The talent shortfall is not anything new. With no consistent closer, the win total will suffer over the course of 82 games. 25-30 wins seems to be a reasonable estimate. This team is more interesting to watch compared to the last 2 seasons.

[Dejounte]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

[The Truth #6]

Random takeaways:

DJ played masterfully, focusing on setting up his teammates, and then down the stretch taking his moments to score. His pnr with Yak early on reminded me of how Parker learned to pass the ball-- by finding Tim in the pnr in a similar way. Basic stuff. But it's great because it involves Yak WAY more than years before where the vets phased him out. And DJ's jumper looked slower, better arc, much more like in preseason. Great signs. He's the heart of the team. And maybe Yak is the brains? Not sure.

Thad Young found a way to contribute. His passing and craftiness could be very useful. If they don't trade him, then definitely play him. I'm ok with Drew going back to the bench and 4th string even at this point.

KJ got the memo that rebounding is important.

Chip really needs to earn his paycheck this year. Good lord we can't shoot.

[pad300]

I'll bet that almost all the games the Spurs win are the ones where Forbes shoots well.

He didn't shoot well in this one; 7/16 overall and 1/4 on three's.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/nba/status/1454791524181499904?s=21

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I only caught the second half of this game and I’ve watched all the games so far.

I’ve enjoyed watching every game they’ve played and I’m impressed with the teams defense and hustle. I thought we would be better defensively but I didn’t expect we would be as good as we have been. I also thought we wouldn’t be good offensively and I was right about that. Lmao. The team has had serious issues with shooting in most of the games. Surprisingly, Even our backcourt and wings missing free throws. Hopefully that gets better as the season progresses

great win against the shorthanded Bucks and hopefully they beat the Pacers Monday. I can see their size maybe giving our team a little bit of problems but I think we can pull out a win if they keep playing good defense and playing hard like they have been.

[weebo]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

Demar and Lamarcus--wanna be HOFers who in actuality are career losers--those two disappear when it matters

[offset formation]

I really like the element Thad Young could potentially bring to this team. He's actually a difference maker for this team, and shame on Pop for playing him so few minutes.

He can facilitate an offensive flow from the top of the key I didn't know was possible for him and for the Spurs. I knew he could do some scoring and rebounding so no surprise there. I was glad to see his passing ability and quick feet on defense. He's definitely a plus player and ought to start seeing 15-20 minutes/game.

Knowing pop though, he'll immediately get the Luka treatment...DNP - CD for 15 of the next 16 games. Or at best catch some mop up minutes that don't impact the outcome.

[Mugen]

I really like the element Thad Young could potentially bring to this team. He's actually a difference maker for this team, and shame on Pop for playing him so few minutes.

He can facilitate an offensive flow from the top of the key I didn't know was possible for him and for the Spurs. I knew he could do some scoring and rebounding so no surprise there. I was glad to see his passing ability and quick feet on defense. He's definitely a plus player and better start seeing 20 minutes/ game.

Knowing pop though, he'll immediately get the DNP - CD for 3 of the next 4 games.

The mishandling of Thad the moment he was acquired was absolutely insane - what a failure from the FO & the old man.

[KobesAchilles]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.
It’s mainly bc we had two different styles clashing with each other in the starting line up in years past. Slow, crafty veterans who love half court iso ball vs the young guys who will actually run and move around at all times bc they’re young.

[Mr. Body]

He didn't shoot well in this one; 7/16 overall and 1/4 on three's.

7/16 is good for an outside shooter

[DJR210]

Can somebody fill me in on why KBD is getting so much PT?

[Mugen]

Can somebody fill me in on why KBD is getting so much PT?

dougie is out

[Dex]

Good game. Loved seeing Thad get some extended run...definitely could act as one of those glue guys for the team. Drewbanks has been a disappointment so far, so I'd love to see Young start stealing more of those minutes.

Lot of Forbes last night, but I guess that was to be expected with McBuckets hurt and Primo in Austin...also, a big night for him playing against his old team and getting his ring, and it actually paid dividends.

Loving the defensive intensity....generating lots of turnovers and turning that defense into offense. Spurs are currently 5th in turnovers generated, while being 7th best in fewest turnovers per game.

Murray looking great out there, despite not shooting a great percentage.

Team as a whole needs to figure out how to shoot fucking free throws and better from downtown.

[Dex]

Can somebody fill me in on why KBD is getting so much PT?

Actually like what I've seen from KBD so far. Nothing really jumps off the charts, but he is decent in nearly every facet, has good length and athleticism on defense, and the guys seem to enjoy playing with him.

Good success story for a guy who has been bouncing around the league since 2018.

[KingKev]

These victories are much needed. Keeps the spirits high and the fellas engaged on the way to 25 wins and a lottery ticket to aid in the rebuild process!

[Mr. Body]

Can somebody fill me in on why KBD is getting so much PT?

Luka Samanic quit on everybody.

[Leetonidas]

DJ is averaging almost a triple double through 6 games. He's definitely got his limitations but still pretty impressive nonetheless

[The Truth #6]

That was probably peak Forbes against his old team. Maybe not lights out shooting, but TWO breakaway steals? Unheard of.

Also, DJ and White seem to be playing well together with DJ embracing more of a true point guard role. I wonder if the BS trade rumors motivated him to adjust his game? Something is different this year. Obviously other factors too, like no more selfish veterans on the team playing for a contract.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Luka Samanic quit on everybody.

How do Pop’s nuts taste?

[bluebellmaniac]

How do Pop’s nuts taste?

Ain't no Pop cheerleading going on, errrybody saw Luka quit. Except he didn't just quit in that video, he's been doing that since day 1. It was time for him to go. Doing it early was a gift for him to try to land somewhere... anywhere .... but here.

[poopbox]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

Because up until last season all Pop cared about was getting Derozan, Gay, Patty, and Lamarcus minutes so they could showcase enough to get perhaps there last decent pay day's as nba players. Now that all that is over at least we are back to trying to grow and build a young team.

Also all 4 of those guys aren't going to win you anything in crunch time, while playing terrible defense...I been watching spurs play my whole life and even I was getting to the point of not wanting to see those 4 play basketball in a spurs jersey anymore.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

This all in youth rebuild should’ve happened years ago. DeRozan and Aldridge were an absolute waste of time with a ceiling that involved being stuck in purgatory. If we had done this 3 years ago we hopefully could’ve had a top 5 pick by now and actually had a true player to build around instead of a bunch of hopeful fringe all stars who will make for good third options at the most.

[emanueldavidginobili]

DJ passing in the P&R this season and just overall passing has improved so much this year. 3rd in the league in assist with only 2.2 turnovers per game. 4th (5.7) 5th (4.6), 6th(4.5) and 7th (5.0) turnovers. DJ has the least amount of turnovers than anyone up until the player averaging the 18th most assist per game, Derrick White 1.8.

[spurraider21]

Can somebody fill me in on why KBD is getting so much PT?
mcdermott is out and he's playing well

[Texas eye]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

They "should" have been a good team. On paper the talent was there. Just too much iso ball.

[Mr. Body]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

They were playing just as hard. This is just people thinking they'd give up because they're young and inexperienced.

[Harry Callahan]

It’s weird with all this “very engaged”, “giving good effort”, and “more interesting” comments about this year’s team… like WTF were they doing the years before and why weren’t they trying as hard? It’s a sad retrospective look at years’ prior.

A different mix of players - you can't defer to a ten year vet anymore as far as the top eight or nine players. LMA and DDR were very good players, but the sink or swim nature of this season with young guns and without realistic playoff expectations might be the situation. Players and coaches seeing what works with the group.

Will the team be putting in the effort and show the drive at game forty or fifty when the win percentage is 25-35%? I don't know. None of these players should feel overly comfortable with their spot. DJM seems to be the guy most likely to play well for the smalls and our big center is putting together a good body of work so far.

[GAustex]

So much fun to see it work at least for this game. Should gotten rid of DDR two years ago.

[Dejounte]

IIRC Dejounte scored most of his 13+ points in the 4th against DPOY Giannis. If he missed those— the narrative would be he’s playing “hero ball” and since he made them, he’s getting national recognition as an underrated player. Point is, plenty of folks like to put the nail in the coffin after 1-2 games when the nature of the beast is that shots go in or they don’t. A few games are not supposed to dictate what a player’s capabilities are, just as much so that it doesn’t mean yet that DJ should be recognized as a great closer. It takes time, and a much larger sample size. One thing for sure: it is good experience. The looks DJ is getting look great and the shots he missed in games prior could have easily gone in. Just because they didn’t means nothing.

[paperboy77]

Great win. They've been competitive all year which is all you want from this young team. Honestly, all they need is an established all-star to come in and really compete. Ben Simmons and his handlers are idiots.

[Gagnrath]

This all in youth rebuild should’ve happened years ago. DeRozan and Aldridge were an absolute waste of time with a ceiling that involved being stuck in purgatory. If we had done this 3 years ago we hopefully could’ve had a top 5 pick by now and actually had a true player to build around instead of a bunch of hopeful fringe all stars who will make for good third options at the most.

Honestly those guys once you do get your primary make the team. They don't cost more than a role player On a contender and they have the ability to step up in case of injury. Having a couple of mature strong players bring a young primary into contention a year or two earlier and can make the whole team way more stable.

[spurraider21]

i know McDermott being out is a big deal, but this team is relying pretty heavily on Vassell/Lonnie/White and (barf) Forbes to be good 3 point shooters, so far their inconsistency is reflected by our record

[Dex]

Great win. They've been competitive all year which is all you want from this young team. Honestly, all they need is an established all-star to come in and really compete. Ben Simmons and his handlers are idiots.

His handlers don't want him in San Antonio, they want him in a major market like LA or NY.

[BacktoBasics]

His handlers don't want him in San Antonio, they want him in a major market like LA or NY.

Definitely true. Winning used to be the pinnacle of NBA success. Now the biggest goal is growing your brand and generational wealth… and the wealth of your handler.

[RC_Drunkford]

Murray actually worked with Poeltl on pick and rolls this offseason and it shows. Yet some people here used to call him "IG baller" :lol

This kid is on his way to almost averaging 20/10/10

[HankChinaski]

Murray actually worked with Poeltl on pick and rolls this offseason and it shows. Yet some people here used to call him "IG baller" :lol

This kid is on his way to almost averaging 20/10/10

My only issue with Murray right now is closing out games. Last night he stepped up and hit those shots as That Guy. Previous games he was falling short which was leading me to believe he can't be that guy.

Everything else he provides has been for the most part consistent throughout a game. It's been the final minutes in games that he hasn't looked good due to fatigue/over exertion/etc.

If he can produce a consistent set of games like last night I will be pleasantly surprised and impressed.

[MannyIsGod]

I really like the element Thad Young could potentially bring to this team. He's actually a difference maker for this team, and shame on Pop for playing him so few minutes.

He can facilitate an offensive flow from the top of the key I didn't know was possible for him and for the Spurs. I knew he could do some scoring and rebounding so no surprise there. I was glad to see his passing ability and quick feet on defense. He's definitely a plus player and ought to start seeing 15-20 minutes/game.

Knowing pop though, he'll immediately get the Luka treatment...DNP - CD for 15 of the next 16 games. Or at best catch some mop up minutes that don't impact the outcome.


Fuck this shame on Pop nonsense. This is the first time Thad has looked like an NBA player when given minutes this season. And when he finally looked good, Pop played him. Pop has given him chances and he looked HORRIBLE.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

We are 6 games into the year. Not enough time to make any judgements except initial impressions tbh.

[tbdog]

Fuck this shame on Pop nonsense. This is the first time Thad has looked like an NBA player when given minutes this season. And when he finally looked good, Pop played him. Pop has given him chances and he looked HORRIBLE.

Thad is a smart player. It's odd he hasn't gelled with the offense. It just seems to me they were going to trade him and for whatever reason, it never happened. Also Thad played spot minuts at the 5 against jokic and the lakers. He shouldn't be playing the 5 against those teams. So he looked outmatched for obvious reasons.

[duncan2k5]

7/16 is good for an outside shooter

Not in this era

[Mr. Body]

Not in this era

You realize Stephen Curry has only shot above .50 one season and is .476 for his career, right? Gad are people idiots.

[TDomination]

Murray actually worked with Poeltl on pick and rolls this offseason and it shows. Yet some people here used to call him "IG baller" :lol

This kid is on his way to almost averaging 20/10/10

Yup, Murray has been very impressive to say the least. He definitely seems to be playing with some fire, with something to prove.

[Chinook]

.476 when a guy mostly shoots threes is good. It's not good if it's mostly long-twos. It's some bullshit trying to lump those two together. Real sniff-craft.

[tbdog]

Also Curry is shooting that percentage with defenders trying to put him in a straight jacket.

[Ice009]

Also Curry is shooting that percentage with defenders trying to put him in a straight jacket.

Yeah, good point. The level of defensive attention he's gets is a little bit different.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Does anyone know why TiMVP hasn’t posted grades the last 2 games?

[DJR210]

dougie is out

I forgot he was injured.. makes sense now

[Fireball]

Does anyone know why TiMVP hasn’t posted grades the last 2 games?

he is trying to find a way to make unbiased grades :reading

[John B]

Does anyone know why TiMVP hasn’t posted grades the last 2 games?

Ask MultiTroll, maybe he has unbiased ways of grading them

[MultiTroll]

he is trying to find a way to make unbiased grades :reading
:lol
Rack it.