Game Thread: Spurs at Warriors - Dec 4, 2021 - 7:30pm CT

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[Uriel]

Very excited for this game. We're playing our best basketball of the season at the exact right time.

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[Dejounte]

Primo is joining the team tonight. IMO, sounds like he’ll get good minutes again.

[KingKev]

Primo is joining the team tonight. IMO, sounds like he’ll get good minutes again.

Because we get blown out?

[KingKev]

No DV

[Larry O]

Hmmm... the Worriers, of course, are coming off that BIG win against the Suns just less than 24 hours ago. I'm sure that for them, that was an emotional win. For Steph and company, this could be a trap game for them. Again, the Spurs need to come out and punch these guys in the mouth and attempt to play all around good ball as they have been doing lately. It will be tough, but they have a puncher's chance! It will be interesting to see if by chance, if Steph or any other player may sit out tonight's game for load management reasons. If nothing else, hoping that the youngins will come out and play tough and competitively. GSG!!!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Primo is joining the team tonight. IMO, sounds like he’ll get good minutes again.
I hope so, we'll see though he's played 36 and 32 minutes the last two days.

[heyheymymy]

:flag

[heyheymymy]

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[Spurs Homer]

Im gonna take a wild guess here...

Pop saw how the suns beat the warriors earlier in the week by having ayton run to the front of the rim and burning the warriors over and over...

he also saw how bridges and crowder and others defended curry...

Im gonna take a wild stab and say pop won't even try either?

[slick'81]

Rip warriors

[KingKev]

The clash of two recent NBA Championship PGs. Can’t wait to see Bryn and Steph go back and forth.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/jeffgspurszone/status/1467301063292342276?s=21

Game was over before it started

I wonder though— how many attempts did he have at this? If it was only this one attempt, then this guy simply isn’t fucking human

[emanueldavidginobili]

I think the Spurs will make it a competitive game.

[slick'81]

Game time bitches!!!

[slick'81]

Poodle fckn powA

[Dejounte]

That was a REALLY nice move by Poeltl

[heyheymymy]

Poeltl turned into a total gem now get that FT % up lol

[PhantomDashCam]

KJ seemingly automatic from 3 now. What a transformation.

[slick'81]

Poodle no longer just standing around on offense,and actually attacking the rim is nice to see

[r0drig0lac]

great start for Mr. White

[heyheymymy]

18-2 spurs run!

[slick'81]

Lonnie got that outta the way early

[Robz4000]

:lmao Lonnie on queue

[heyheymymy]

Too bad curry can erase this bad start when he warms up

[Dejounte]

Lonnie’s signature move… the out of bounds play

[PhantomDashCam]

Where’s Sugus? Lonnie with the sideline step… :lol

[tonight...you]

Where’s Sugus? Lonnie with the sideline step… :lol
All on Pop. We swears.

[slick'81]

Lonnie on fire

[LeBowen]

Well, I guess we're in for Lonnie's annual scorching hot game against a contender.

[heyheymymy]

28-4 spurs run over 6:35

[heyheymymy]

Did Kerr trade pop a W for a vintage bottle?

[slick'81]

Lol bryn

[lefty20]

KJ seemingly automatic from 3 now. What a transformation.

His arc looks a bit smaller than it was last year and earlier this year. Could be a small mechanical change courtesy of Chip.

[Trill Clinton]

Great start from the guys tonight. Pop pushing all the right buttons.

[slick'81]

Lonnie raping em

[objective]

What was Forbes doing with Bjelica?

[slick'81]

15 point lead after 1

[daslicer]

Forbes with that dumb play towards the end that nearly result in a Curry fast break lay up. He lucked out that Curry missed the layup.

[poopbox]

Steph missing that easy layup is an omen one way or another

[Trill Clinton]

Great play from Pop getting Bryn an open 3

[emanueldavidginobili]

Spurs never do well with a huge 1st quarter lead.

[r0drig0lac]

damn

[slick'81]

Lonnie destroying

[Trill Clinton]

We got the Lonnie variant tonight.

[poopbox]

Lonnie having an out of body experience

[Dejounte]

Lonnie is doing great

Love that Tre is getting consistent minutes

[lefty20]

Jesus Lonnie

[daslicer]

Lonnie playing like prime Wade right now.

[boutons_deux]

Lonnnies explosiveness wood make him a great halfback

[Slippy]

This spurs team is locked in especially defensively. Hope they keep it up.

Lonnies two threes to start the game has really open the driving lanes for him. Layup clinic by him

[Degoat]

Lonnie showing out tonight! No lead is safe against the warriors tho, guys gotta keep up the intensity!

[Degoat]

Not sure why pop is playing so small, smh our size was the advantage to start the game

[heyheymymy]

Pop told Lonnie he was going to give his mins to Primo if he didn't start producing

[Budkin]

Fun to see but there's no way in hell we keep this up. Classic case of them taking a lesser team for granted.

[Barfunk]

Comebacks to be expected, just gotta fight through it.

[Dejounte]

Spurs are running some REALLY nice sets. That McDermott play and then the next play with the Lonnie 3. Too bad he missed it. This year’s offense looks so much better managed.

[Barfunk]

Teach em' how to Dougie

[slick'81]

Mc buckets!!! I

[heyheymymy]

I've been watching Ws games. They coast for 3Qs and then turn on the heat and usually torch out wins

[slick'81]

Just keep it above single digits guys

[spurstalk123456]

just knowing this lead is going to get blown sucks

[heyheymymy]

Damn Poeltl w 3 fouls before the half does not bode well

[Barfunk]

That's not nice and easy Happy

[heyheymymy]

Lonnie looks like he either quit smoking weed or found the right strain

[slick'81]

22 point lead down to 7. Gotta stop the bleeding

[Slippy]

Spurs reverting iso offense. They were moving the ball.

And whos guarding Lee.

[slick'81]

White leading the charge

[Dejounte]

It’s like playing against Jordan. You just shake your head

[heyheymymy]

Spurs just jacking 3s they need to run some offense

[Slippy]

DWHITE with the much needed steal and bonus 3point play.

[slick'81]

Spurs up 9 at the half

[boutons_deux]

-6 points in the second quarter

[heyheymymy]

Looks like DW has finally gotten his legs under him. Been a string of decent play

[PhantomDashCam]

Take that Draymond! Derrick White righting the ship.

[Degoat]

Cant complain too much! Guys are playing pretty well, its gonna be hard winning this game still but the guys are definitely showing improvement.

[KingKev]

Lonnie looks like he either quit smoking weed or found the right strain

hahah

[Degoat]

Its so annoying having to listen to the opposing teams announcers, GSWs arent terrible but its so obvious they know nothing about the spurs players.

[daslicer]

Its so annoying having to listen to the opposing teams announcers, GSWs arent terrible but its so obvious they know nothing about the spurs players.

I really hate Kelenna Azubuike. He's one of the Warrior's announcers. I met him a few years ago at the all-star game in Charlotte. He's a real arrogant POS in person. So every time I hear a Warrior game it brings back my memory of meeting him in person.

[sananspursfan21]

Just checked the scoreboard. Our guys are holding their own? Nice!

[Mr. Body]

Warriors may have wobbly legs in the second -- back to back for them.

[Dejounte]

For once, the Spurs are the team putting up 10 points in one minute with ease.

[heyheymymy]

Man Christmas came early for spurs fans this past week has been great

[Barfunk]

Lebron Poetl

[Dejounte]

I don’t want to hear any more “Murray is hesitant shooting 3’s”

[heyheymymy]

Wow curry 1-14 and 1-7 from 3

[boutons_deux]

Walker is like a ballet dancer on his layups is so smooth and graceful

[Dejounte]

Almost everyone on the team is playing super sharp like they know their role and limitations. Imagine if this is the Spurs team we had at the start of the season. If they keep it up, this is a sign of really good coaching.

[Sugus]

Lonnie good

[Dejounte]

Tre is super active on defense. You love to see it.

[tonight...you]

Lonnie good
I just want Pop to drill into his skull that this is what we want out of you every night.
As successful, or not, go out and go for it.

[Dejounte]

Poeltl is having a Gobert-like impact on defense. Even on the perimeter he’s locking shit down.

[boutons_deux]

Is Walker sagging, fatigue

[Sugus]

Poeltl is having a Gobert-like impact on defense. Even on the perimeter he’s locking shit down.

They really tried to laugh at me for calling Jakob a discount Gobert, bruh :lol

[Chomag]

Forbes always is a instant run for the other team

[Degoat]

Why doesnt Lonnie just dunk the fcking ball lol a lot of ball game left

[Dejounte]

They really tried to laugh at me for calling Jakob a discount Gobert, bruh :lol

He’s gotta meet certain conditions before they recognize his impact even now when it’s clear as day… conditions like he’s gotta average 10 ppg and 10 rebs.. or that he’s gotta defend guys like Embiid better

[Dejounte]

STEPH CURRY IS A FUCKING ALIEN

[SPURt]

Ew… I think Pop is gonna closed fist hit a player

[daslicer]

Sucks the way the quarter ended. Can't be upset at the Spurs. Curry just caught fire and hit contested shots. The final shot was bs.

[SPURt]

I’ve been listening to the Golden State stream and they’re awful. It was funner before Curry’s buzzer beater.

[Degoat]

Gotta bad feeling about this game guys, Spurs gotta pounce on them right at the start of this 4th quarter.

[Dejounte]

Thad was shoved by Curry on that play lmao

[SPURt]

Who’s gonna step up?

[lefty20]

Dubs are allowed to reach with impunity on D. Must be nice, tbh.

[daslicer]

Spurs can't get defensive stops and are now also jacking up 3's on offense instead of getting to the rim.

[objective]

Compare their assistants to the Spurs and it's no wonder they still look so sharp even with young players on the court.

[daslicer]

Dubs are allowed to reach with impunity on D. Must be nice, tbh.

They are allowed to play 90's style handchecking.

[paperboy77]

I’ve been listening to the Golden State stream and they’re awful. It was funner before Curry’s buzzer beater.

They kinda been giving the spurs a lot of props. Not any worse than Elliott.

[daslicer]

Compare their assistants to the Spurs and it's no wonder they still look so sharp even with young players on the court.

It has nothing to do with assistants. Curry is the reason why the Warriors are back in this. He went on a rampage to end the third quarter which made this game competitive.

[Degoat]

Meltdown incoming, This is one of the reasons I use to hate the warriors tbh they putting winning regular season games ahead of the long game. Steph's gonna breakdown this year, they already broke down Klay

[SPURt]

They kinda been giving the spurs a lot of props. Not any worse than Elliott.
They do love to point out Lonnie as the 4th worst 3 pt shooter in the league

[boutons_deux]

Spurs going cold in the 4th quarter

[Dejounte]

White going ice cold at the wrong time. Hopefully it doesnt make him lose confidence

[Leetonidas]

In N Out should offer Derrick White a sponsorship

[emanueldavidginobili]

Derrick shrinking when it matters like usual.

[LeBowen]

Well, good L I guess.

Threes just stop falling whenever the game starts getting out of hand.

[littleavery1948]

Spurs thought it was 2014, then back to reality. Showing why they're 7-13. Spurs are gonna lose by 15+. Nice D on Steph on that last shot to end the quarter, especially when everyone in the building knew that Steph was gonna shoot it.

[daslicer]

Meltdown incoming, This is one of the reasons I use to hate the warriors tbh they putting winning regular season games ahead of the long game. Steph's gonna breakdown this year, they already broke down Klay

They are definitely gunning for 67-73 wins. They are the most frustrating team to play against in NBA history in the sense I have never seen a team comeback so many times from 20 point deficits to win games. The Warriors during the Curry era probably have an NBA record for most comeback wins from 20 points or more to win games.

[Degoat]

Everybody's shrinking right now, guys gotta step up

[SPURt]

Curry shooting like Alec Baldwin while the Spurs are shooting like penile fractures

[littleavery1948]

They are definitely gunning for 67-73 wins. They are the most frustrating team to play against in NBA history in the sense I have never seen a team comeback so many times from 20 point deficits to win games. The Warriors during the Curry era probably have an NBA record for most comeback wins from 20 points or more to win games.

They care about every game; most teams get down by 15 and mail it in. The Suns got down by 10, didn't have Booker and was on a back-to-back, and mailed it in at the end. It's easy to see why the Warriors run away in a lot of games.

[daslicer]

Warriors are just leaving guys open and the Spurs are missing wide open shots. They are betting the Spurs won't make open 3's.

[littleavery1948]

LMFAO at two points in the first six minutes of the fourth. Spurs are garbage.

[lefty20]

DJ gotta be back in real quick. I don't trust anyone else to get a bucket rn.

[boutons_deux]

No field goals in five minutes of fourth quarter

[daslicer]

Spurs have given up. It's apparent by the offensive rebounds they have given up.

[Dejounte]

Warriors are playing hounding defense

[Barfunk]

Can't make a shot

[tim_duncan_fan]

It's for the best that we lose.

I was just reminded that none of these guys can hoop when it matters and we need the lottery odds.

Sorry not sorry.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Doug on Steph! Pops secret plan!

[objective]

Everyone is scared. Lonnie doesn't want it, nobody wants it

[littleavery1948]

Warriors get calls, but moreso in what they get away with. I can play elite defense if I can smack and grab the other guy.

[daslicer]

They care about every game; most teams get down by 15 and mail it in. The Suns got down by 10, didn't have Booker and was on a back-to-back, and mailed it in at the end. It's easy to see why the Warriors run away in a lot of games.

They have been like that for years.

[SPURt]

Worst offensive quarter of basketball I’ve ever seen in an NBA game. Mercy.

[Barfunk]

This team can get cold in a blink.

[LeBowen]

Keldon needs to stop thinking he's Giannis. He's 6'6 and has absolutely no moves. He just gets in there and hopes for the best.

[daslicer]

Warriors get calls, but moreso in what they get away with. I can play elite defense if I can smack and grab the other guy.

Yup it annoys the hell out of me how they can get away with hacking. Reminds me of Kobe-Shaq Lakers how they could hack with impunity.

[itzsoweezee]

I knew this game was over as soon as I saw three Spurs players just give up that curry shot to end the quarter.

If I have to see another trash layup attempt by the 6’4” power forward, I’m going to throw up

[SPURt]

Good job refs

[Kurgan]

Doug on Steph! Pops secret plan!

Any NBA team desperate enough to start Doug McDermott is not serious about making playoffs

[Dejounte]

Who’s gonna step up?

Murray and White apparently

[Degoat]

DJ!!!

[Degoat]

Ive got a feeling they go for a quick 2 and try to beat us in the free throw game

[boutons_deux]

God dammit that's going to build some confidence in our team

[Dejounte]

Huge win

[Barfunk]

W!

[SPURt]

https://c.tenor.com/SUoVsVMqNygAAAAM/excited-hockey.gif

[Trill Clinton]

Pop the GOAT

[Fusternino]

Shades of 6 on that rebound and kick out for a 3 . . . I kid, mostly . . .

[SPURt]

Murray and White apparently
Yes… saved us from the jaws of misery!

[itzsoweezee]

Leeettttsss goooooo

I’m officially anti-tank now

I can’t believe they won a game scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter

[J_Paco]

Terrible 4th quarter, but they somehow got out of San Francisco with the W!

Great job, Spurs!

[Degoat]

Fuck yea boys!!!!!!

[itzsoweezee]

Leeettttsss goooooo

I’m officially anti-tank now

I can’t believe they won a game scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter

[Chomag]

Welp, looks like we are aiming for another 12th pick

I guess it doesn't matter a whole lot though since Pop will just send our First to DG League to get over himself.

[daslicer]

Good win even if it hurts the tank. I can't stand the Warriors. Whenever you can get a win against them it's always worth it.

[Degoat]

I'm shocked we won that game after that 4th quarter collapse lmao GSG! onto the next one

[littleavery1948]

Steph in Warriors losses:

vs. Memphis - misses last seven shots in 4th Q and OT
vs. Charlotte - misses last four shots
vs. Phoenix - Shoots 4-21
vs. San Antonio - Shoots 7-28, including 2-9 (1-6 threes) in the fourth Q.

Steph has to go ICE COLD for them to lose.

Spurs have won four in a row.

[Budkin]

Holy shit how did we beat the Warriors at home??

[LeBowen]

Happy for the guy, they fought hard and deserved the W.

We'll see if they can keep it up and actually get in the play-in battle.

[DAF86]

Warriors are our bitches.

[lefty20]

I'm proud of White for not sulking and becoming passive af after he missed his first 3-4 shots in the 4th Q.

[Dex]

FUCK THE TANK!

FUCK THE DUBS!

LETS GO! :smokin

[TDomination]

Go Spurs go!!!!! I’m so stoked!

i love our defense!!!!!

[SPURt]

Shades of 6 on that rebound and kick out for a 3 . . . I kid, mostly . . .
https://acegif.com/wp-content/uploads/gif-shaking-head-18.gif

[Dejounte]

I'm proud of White for not sulking and becoming passive af after he missed his first 3-4 shots in the 4th Q.

This. Huge change in attitude

[emanueldavidginobili]

Lonnie Walker was big tonight along with DJs three 3s. Derricks final three was huge, happy for him.

[paperboy77]

I'd be happy if my expectations fail and we wind up with a top draft pick. However, I've said it before, this team needs to figure a way to gather some pieces for a legit top tier alpha via trade. We've all been following our young guns and have all over-hyped them in some, not always unrealistic way. I still think we can become dominate if we play our cards right.

[Fusternino]

The micro ball lineups were still crazy scary. Would be great if we had some forwards on this team.

[Seventyniner]

I watched almost the entire second half and I'm still shocked the Spurs actually pulled that one out. It took Curry going cold, but huge props to the Spurs for never giving up and continuing to play hard.

[Degoat]

People that are concerned about the tank, I’m loving these wins but don’t worry they’ll be plenty of losses this season too lol I’m guessing the spurs win somewhere in the range of 25-30 games that’s probably around the 7th/8th pick I would guess

[justinandimcool]

just when i was about to give up on White he puts together his best week in a Spurs uniform. love it

[RD2191]

I'm here to swoop in like Freddy Fernandez when Daniel LaRusso won the All-Valley Karate Tournament after ditching him for getting his ass kicked on the beach!

[Biggems]

what a great game. this is the kind of game we needed. a huge road win against the best team in the league, blowing a huge lead, only to find a way to recover and close out the final minutes. this was definitely a character builder.

btw, what a complete suck fest that 4th quarter was for 8-10 minutes.....we couldn't buy a freakin basket.

[Robz4000]

:lobt2:

[Biggems]

the winning streak is 4

[objective]

Rather stunning win, considering no Vassell to help. Has Pop turned a corner on Eubanks?

[bdictjames]

Always good to put a damper in the chase for 70 wins by the Dubs.

Our young guys are learning fast. :)

[Uriel]

Holy shit how did we beat the Warriors at home??
We’re playing our best basketball of the year. Meanwhile, the Warriors were coming off a great win against the Suns last night, so they were due for a letdown.

It was the perfect storm.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Fvck!

[Degoat]

It is nuts that the warriors have 3 lottery picks that they aren’t even playing yet because of development and injury (Wiseman, Kuminga, and moody)

[boutons_deux]

With 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter the Spurs had scored four points after 30 plus points in each of the first three quarters

[paperboy77]

I don't know guys. How the hell can we win these particular last 4 games, been competitive in most of our losses and still think we are bottom dwellers? We are closer than we think.... despite Pops shenanigans.

[emanueldavidginobili]

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[heyheymymy]

1st 4 game win streak since 18-19 season

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/dejountemurray/status/1467343062208692224?s=21

https://twitter.com/melissarohlin/status/1467343048371671043?s=21

Murray is becoming what people wish a Spurs’ 2022 draft pick would become in five years.

People don’t see the here and now and what’s right in front of them.

Keep setting those conditions, guys.

[heyheymymy]

Pop now 18 wins away from record

[ducks]

Pop now 18 wins away from record
Then fire his ass

[heyheymymy]

Murray has been so fun to watch rise up.

He has developed further even since the start of the season. We are watching this in real time and fingers crossed it's something we might get to look back on fondly.

DJ looks so legit, really excited about his potential

[emanueldavidginobili]

This team has another gear with a healthy Devin as well.

[heyheymymy]

Shut up ducks you degenerate trash

[Dejounte]

Lonnie played the perfect role tonight. Come in, change the pace of the game, and just be electrifying. He cooled down in the second half, but it was a great contribution and actually a great choice not to put him in the game if he isn’t playing like he was in the first half. Now if only he could do that every game.

[heyheymymy]

Yeah I think Lonnie holds a huge win share in tonight's game. Hope he can capture whatever made tonight click for him bc he can't just have occasional big games and then disappear.

But man we all desperately needed to see this performance from Walker IV lol I still believe

[Degoat]

I’ve talked down on Lonnie a lot this year but we don’t win that game without him tonight that’s for sure, he brought some much needed juice off the bench

[Dejounte]

The unsung hero here is Poeltl. The Warriors couldn’t get anything easy near the rim and that shit doesn’t show up on the box score. The Spurs badly need to get a backup C who can do half of what he does. Or if he ever is injured, the Spurs are fucked. Real depth is needed at that position because he’s a major cog in the system.

[3&D_TBH]

I've been quiet, but the team is improving. And Vassell has the most potential of anyone, and not even out there tbh. Also, Dejounte is leveling up. We are interesting to watch. Cheers

[ducks]

This spurs team with Becky coaching it would have Atleast 5 more wins

[ducks]

During the 4 game winning streak Derrick White is averaging 19.5 PPG on 16 shots.

Making 34% of his 3s

5.3 REB, 5 AST, 1.3 STL, 1 BLK

Pop said a few nights ago Derrick's back to being Derrick and that appears to be the case.

Spurs getting wins in the process

[Mr. Body]

It is nuts that the warriors have 3 lottery picks that they aren’t even playing yet because of development and injury (Wiseman, Kuminga, and moody)

Two of those players aren't even close to ready and one is probably a massive bust.

[3&D_TBH]

Why even post? There's no way for us to quantify what pop is doing behind the scenes to develop these young lads. And there's no way for you to quantify what she would be doing better or worse to develop them. Again, why post your imaginative assumptions?

[ducks]

Why even post? There's no way for us to quantify what pop is doing behind the scenes to develop these young lads. And there's no way for you to quantify what she would be doing better or worse to develop them. Again, why post your imaginative assumptions?

Lol snowflakes

[ducks]

I bet Becky would have walker playing more consistent like tonight

[Uriel]

It’s no coincidence that we started playing our best basketball of the year when Jakob came back. We’re a different team with him.

[Sugus]

Spurs thought it was 2014, then back to reality. Showing why they're 7-13. Spurs are gonna lose by 15+. Nice D on Steph on that last shot to end the quarter, especially when everyone in the building knew that Steph was gonna shoot it.

:lmao

[heyheymymy]

LMFAO at two points in the first six minutes of the fourth. Spurs are garbage.

This you

[playbonner15]

Poeltl is really the anchor of this team.... and good time for White to come out of that slump.... but even when losing, I see Warriors gonna be favorites again for WCF

[Arcadian]

So much for "tanking"

[Ef-man]

Shut up ducks you degenerate trash

It is not ducks.

Ducks would have said, “Than fire he ass”

[TDomination]

This spurs team with Becky coaching it would have Atleast 5 more wins

or with Poeltl not sidelined with COVID

[TDomination]

Our offense can get real ugly at times but man I am loving this defense and Poeltl is the anchor there and the perimeter guys do a heck of a job swiping at the ball all game long

[TDomination]

Lonnie driving to the basket consistently in the 1st half was huge. I truly truly hope he realizes that needs to be his game. Not the 3 ball but that right. Drive after drive after drive.

[TDomination]

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Murray should get into the all star game. seriously.

Just an all around player

[TDomination]

We had so many close losses against good teams at the beginning of the year, I think we’re finally starting to the ball bounce the other way now. It’s not like we were getting blown out consistently. I think our record was definitely worse than what the team actually was.

oh and not playing Eubanks helps too

[John B]

I missed another game due to an early Christmas party. But wow. Is this the potential of this group? When they’re converting 38% of their 36 3pt attempts. They will be very good. When White is aggressive like tonight. When the bench like Lonnie continues to contribute. Wow, just wow.

[gilmor2002]

first time i watched spurs this year against a worthy opponent. Have to say such a well-coached team

[ismael-robert]

Young looked worse than drew

[siraulo23]

hell fking yea Spurs win over the Dubs

[Fireball]

great game ... especially Lonnie was exciting to watch ... how easy he was getting to the cup was awesome. hope he keeps the confidence even when Vassell gets back.

[Ozballer]

I loved the poise on defense in the 4th quarter when the shots weren't going in. Even though they were not scoring it took the Warriors almost the entire quarter to catch the Spurs on the scoreboard (9 point deficit). They made the Warriors earn their run hard. Also credit to GSW, they tighten things out defensively.
And talking about mental hurdles when closing games, the minute the Warriors drew level (or went in front by one, can' t remember precisely) the Spurs found their shots again. A superb win for this young group.

[slick'81]

Watch out 8th seed here we come!!

[Texas_Ranger]

looks like i was wrong when i said we'll finish 12th. Championship here we come baby!!

[XDT76]

We had so many close losses against good teams at the beginning of the year, I think we’re finally starting to the ball bounce the other way now. It’s not like we were getting blown out consistently. I think our record was definitely worse than what the team actually was.

oh and not playing Eubanks helps too

If Poeltl is not out of that stretch of games we might snatch another couple of wins.

[Dejounte]

Don’t look now but Murray is shooting 36% from 3 (on five attempts per game) the last six games. That percentage rate is the same or close to guys like Khris Middleton, Ja Morant, Jordan Nwora, Jaylen Brown, Kevin Huerter, and Brandon Ingram.

[slick'81]

Don’t look now but Murray is shooting 36% from 3 (on five attempts per game) the last six games. That percentage rate is the same or close to guys like Khris Middleton, Ja Morant, Jordan Nwora, Jaylen Brown, Kevin Huerter, and Brandon Ingram.

his entire game is on another level . Demar who?!

[Ocotillo]

Young looked worse than drew

-10, but I still would rather have him out there than Drew.

[Slippy]

I loved the poise on defense in the 4th quarter when the shots weren't going in. Even though they were not scoring it took the Warriors almost the entire quarter to catch the Spurs on the scoreboard (9 point deficit). They made the Warriors earn their run hard. Also credit to GSW, they tighten things out defensively.
And talking about mental hurdles when closing games, the minute the Warriors drew level (or went in front by one, can' t remember precisely) the Spurs found their shots again. A superb win for this young group.

This . Their pesky defence kept them in the game and jacob as the spurs last line of D completes it.
Pop going with Thad as first big off bench has helped .

DWhite with another good outing. Came up clutch to close the game. The play they ran when 45sec left is a perfect example of how having a different initiator to DJ can lead to DJ going to work against a scrambling d that had no time to set. Tough but easy lay up to finish by Dejounte was a thing of beauty by Dwhites set up.

[JeffDuncan]

Curry had a horrible game, but those are exactly the times to take advantage, and the Spurs did, because they stayed tough. A good win.

[GreekSpursfan]

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[Ice009]

Curry had a horrible game, but those are exactly the times to take advantage, and the Spurs did, because they stayed tough. A good win.

Yeah, really happy they were able to win the game. I had to go to work as the games are on midmorning here, but even though they were playing great when I left, I wasn't expecting a sure fire win as I thought the Warriors would make a run and get it close. Glad they were able to tough it out and take the win.

Speaking of the Warriors, when is Thompson due back for them? They're going to be really tough to beat if Klay is able to regain his pre-injury form.

[EasyMoney]

Yeah, really happy they were able to win the game. I had to go to work as the games are on midmorning here, but even though they were playing great when I left, I wasn't expecting a sure fire win as I thought the Warriors would make a run and get it close. Glad they were able to tough it out and take the win.

Speaking of the Warriors, when is Thompson due back for them? They're going to be really tough to beat if Klay is able to regain his pre-injury form.

Klay could be back by Christmas. He's training with the g league team now

[BatManu20]

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[Joseph Kony]

interesting thing to note - spurs are 5 game under .500 still but are at a 0.0 differential per game now which is better than 3 (current) playoff teams. Spurs are better than their record indicates tbh

[Harry Callahan]

The team is improving and working hard. I've enjoyed watching them get better. My expectation was around 30 wins this year. They may do better than 30 from the looks of it. They have not had a fully healthy team for very long this year.

[wildbill2u]

This game's last few minutes showed a new maturity in this young team. They kept their poise, dug in on defense, and the offense came around. This win was all about MENTAl Attitude in closing out. We still don't have THE closer in my opinion, but they didn't give up when GS took the lead. How great is that???? These Spurs may have some pretty good upside by the time Spring comes around.

[wildbill2u]

Was anyone else nervous about having Johnson on the floor in the last few minutes. I worry about him trying to play hero ball when he really doesn't have the skills to make the long 3 and will drive into traffic and make a mistake.

[duncan2k5]

Lonnie driving to the basket consistently in the 1st half was huge. I truly truly hope he realizes that needs to be his game. Not the 3 ball but that right. Drive after drive after drive.

But he needs to dunk and stop taking pussy layups... That says a lot about his personality... He doesn't go for the kill when he can... Many times he opts for the passive route... And that's y he constantly has games where he is passive both with his shot selection and the number of times he shoots

[TDomination]

interesting thing to note - spurs are 5 game under .500 still but are at a 0.0 differential per game now which is better than 3 (current) playoff teams. Spurs are better than their record indicates tbh

I’ve been looking for this stat?
If you have time can you post where you found this information?

we’ve had so many close games I figured out point differential for the season would be close

[PhantomDashCam]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/standings/

2nd Column from the end

[spurraider21]

I couldn’t catch the game sadly. Was Curry just off or did Murray/White seem to bother him?

[RC_Drunkford]

White waking up really helps. Now if only Lonnie could be consistent. This team is elite in quite a few stats, they not that bad

[Ozballer]

Curry had a horrible game, but those are exactly the times to take advantage, and the Spurs did, because they stayed tough. A good win.

I thought despite his shot not going all night he had a really good game contributing in different ways. He is extraordinary and yes, his accuracy was off. Credit to the Spurs too, I thought they defended him very well and gave him almost nothing uncontested.

[Mr. Body]

The major problem with the team early in the season was a lack of closing out games. They didn't know how to do it. The game gets harder, the court thicker, the hoop smaller, and in previous years it was either DDR, Gay, or Mills who were taking those shots. It looks like they're starting to figure out how to close. Defense will keep them in games, their newfound knowledge will help win more of them.

[TDomination]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/standings/

2nd Column from the end

thanks!

[tonight...you]

But he needs to dunk and stop taking pussy layups... That says a lot about his personality... He doesn't go for the kill when he can... Many times he opts for the passive route... And that's y he constantly has games where he is passive both with his shot selection and the number of times he shoots
Unfortunately I don't think there's really anything to inject some Dawg into a player if they just aren't.
You try "toughness" and hope they respond and even go so far as to corner him and see what kind of animal comes out, but usually we are who we are.

And he seems to be who he is.

No matter what kind of cultivating/forceful coaching was given and/or any alternatives.

[CGD]

interesting thing to note - spurs are 5 game under .500 still but are at a 0.0 differential per game now which is better than 3 (current) playoff teams. Spurs are better than their record indicates tbh

Probably .500 if Jakob doesnt go down for that stretch, but probably not higher than that either.

[playbonner15]

I couldn’t catch the game sadly. Was Curry just off or did Murray/White seem to bother him?

Yes. Murray bothered him and it seems Steph's legs werent there. Missed layups and 3s so the previous night's game took a toll

[Dex]

I couldn’t catch the game sadly. Was Curry just off or did Murray/White seem to bother him?

He started the game like 1/15 so...he was obviously off. Murray and White did a good job hounding him, but he also just missed some shots he normally makes...even if those are like 30 footers. Even with good defense, you don't ever expect him to shoot that poorly.

He eventually found a groove and almost willed the comeback. but it was too little too late.

[ismael-robert]

Doug's absence just as important as Jakob. He spreads floor for white, Murray, walker to operate while simultaneously being one of our leading if not the leading scorer...but but Dat contract