Game Thread: Spurs at Kings - Dec 19, 2021 - 5pm CT/1am Riga

[lefty20]

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[slick'81]

Spurs play down to their competition today?!

[Dejounte]

McDermott out, Vassell in the starting line up. Looks like KBD couldn’t take advantage of his opportunity well enough and may stick to being a 10th man for the foreseeable future.

[KingKev]

McDermott out, Vassell in the starting line up. Looks like KBD couldn’t take advantage of his opportunity well enough and may stick to being a 10th man for the foreseeable future.

Don’t love Keldon or Vassell at the 4 but this is a pretty exciting lineup none the less.

[BillMc]

Riga Time will bring victory!

[BillMc]

Spurs by 9

[Cabrito]

I am at the game and there are maybe 6000 fans here.

[BillMc]

I am at the game and there are maybe 6000 fans here.

Between the virus and the Kings being the Kings sounds about right. Stay safe!

[Dejounte]

I am at the game and there are maybe 6000 fans here.

Pop will probably hear you if you yell something at him. Now is the time to get the geniuses of Spurstalk heard. Everybody write your messages to Pop and Cabrito will relay it to Pop.

[itzsoweezee]

Vassell starting? letttsssssgooooo

[Cabrito]

You guys are hilarious. I know all of you want Forbes to play 30 minutes.

[BillMc]

Metu sighting!

[LeBowen]

Metu starting, if we lose this one...:lmao

[KingKev]

Pop will probably hear you if you yell something at him. Now is the time to get the geniuses of Spurstalk heard. Everybody write your messages to Pop and Cabrito will relay it to Pop.

i’ll start… RETIRE

[BillMc]

Want Devin to stay a starter!


#DEVINMUSTSTART

[BillMc]

Pop will probably hear you if you yell something at him. Now is the time to get the geniuses of Spurstalk heard. Everybody write your messages to Pop and Cabrito will relay it to Pop.

DRINK YOUR OVALTINE

[NASpurs]

Keldon's uni looking extra snug :lol

[LeBowen]

Guess it's time for a shit shooting game.

[itzsoweezee]

Probably not a good idea to run the offense through Keldon Johnson

[lefty20]

Last time the Kings missed a shot was with 8:05.

[Dejounte]

Early Landale minutes thank God

[Leetonidas]

Landale first big off the bench:tu

[LeBowen]

Lonnie 6MOTY Walker.

[lefty20]

Lonnie gunning hard for that Brinks truck, tbh

[NASpurs]

Has Lonnie turned the corner in his career?

[Dejounte]

Landale able to secure a rebound because he knows positioning and then shoots a 3

[lefty20]

Big man spreading the floor... oh man, that is a sight for sore eyes.

[Sugus]

:wow what's Landale doing getting non-garbage PT??? What team am I watching wtf

[NASpurs]

Bryn is such a fucking idiot :lol

[LeBowen]

6 steps for Brent. :lmao

[BillMc]

We have bald Pop again...just like its 2014!:lobt2:

[Dex]

Ah, I see where are back to watching Bryn Forbes get abused on defense. Fun.

[KingKev]

Keldon's uni looking extra snug :lol

haha bro I noticed that. Looking like the 90s out there. He looks 3 inches shorter with that fit

[RC_Drunkford]

This seems to be one of those games where the Spurs never get the lead. Starters have no clue what they are running and defense is non-existent

[heyheymymy]

Jock has such an impressive open court burst speed for a big man

[Leetonidas]

How long is he gonna keep Forbes out there :lol

[LeBowen]

This is unbelievable, Pop has to be trolling us.

He finally stops playing Eubanks, but Bryn will play like 20 minutes.

[Dejounte]

Tristan Thompson is a damn fool. Hate watching this dude play. So disrespectful to the game

[KingKev]

How long is he gonna keep NBA Champion Forbes out there :lol

Fixed

[Sugus]

Jock has such an impressive open court burst speed for a big man

He's got the good part of Eubanks' game, without the clumsiness. I haven't watched much of him yet (or rather, Pop hasn't let us watch much of him) but I like what I'm seeing.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs all of a sudden completely forgot how to guard the pick & roll

[Uriel]

Just checking in. I saw that Jock got backup center minutes. How did he do?

[Sugus]

Damn, Lonnie's back to effortlessly sinking jumpers? What'd I miss

[lefty20]

Spurs play down to their competition today?!

Looks like it. Fucking getting bent over by Metu and Jones, smh.

[LeBowen]

Bryn with the no look turnover. :lmao

[LeBowen]

By far the most frustrating thing for me is how every other team integrates new players into the rotation, even scrubs or two-ways, while Pop needs at least a season if not more for our new additions to get over themselves.

[Mr. Body]

Why do we always struggle against Sacramento.

[Chomag]

We have better talent but Pop doesn't like to play them very much

[BillMc]

Why do we always struggle against Sacramento.

Pop takes everyone out to the California vineyards during the day and they play sloshed that night.

[Chomag]

Pop is such a Troll, he is finally giving Jock some meaningful early minutes yet he just can't help himself and is cramming Forbes down our throats his to most likely spite the fans that are calling for Jocks number.

[Uriel]

Who's better? Lonnie or Devin?

[BillMc]

Who's better? Lonnie or Devin?

Devin.

Even when Lonnie's on, his defense is off.

[Uriel]

I love Keldon.

[Chomag]

Devin has more potential

[Chomag]

Keldon is a player any team would love to have, especially if they had an All-Star or 2 on the team for him to compliment.

[Mr. Body]

Halliburton shredding the Spurs. 20 and 10 assists already.

[LeBowen]

Here comes the tank commander.

[Chomag]

Halliburton shredding the Spurs. 20 and 10 assists already. :pop: He should be in G league because he isn't ready for the NBA.

[Dex]

For fuck's sake, Forbes was literally watching that drive straight to the basket and stepped out to the corner instead.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Eubanks is fucking terrible good god.

[Chomag]

Forbes is the main reason why I haven't watched many games this season, got better things to do then watch Forbes trash play

[emanueldavidginobili]

Did Pop just play a box and 1 on Buddy there lmao

[Mr. Body]

It seems like the team does well only if White plays well. If he sucks, team struggles.

Vassell hasn't done anything productive.

[Degoat]

Whys the kings bench acting like a bunch of clowns? Just started watching

[BillMc]

I predict Spurs pull it out in the 4th. :fro

[RC_Drunkford]

You know your bigs are trash when they are getting destroyed by Damian Jones

[BillMc]

Whys the kings bench acting like a bunch of clowns? Just started watching

I mean they can't even start for the Kings... I guess that's all the fun they have in life.

[paperboy77]

One of tho9se games or shitty a players or coach?

[lefty20]

Ugh, such a frustrating game to watch.

[RC_Drunkford]

:lmao Shaqtin a fool

[paperboy77]

Wait... why is forbes getting all this run?

[itzsoweezee]

Sacramento is down 7 players and is smoking the Spurs. This might be the worst loss of the season given that San Antonio needs to pass the Kings to get into the playin

[emanueldavidginobili]

Lmao this teams going to lose to a Kings team without Fox and Holmes

[Chomag]

Wait... why is forbes getting all this run? I don't know....I honestly can't think of any other logical reason other then Pop being Pop.

[twincam]

The zombies are back and in full force.

[Mr. Body]

Whys the kings bench acting like a bunch of clowns? Just started watching

Teams like this get excited for beating a team that used to be good. Takes the sting out of being trash for two decades.

[BigTDoe]

I coulda sworn Vassell had 9 points. Box score says 7

[RC_Drunkford]

Was pretty clear that this would be a blowout loss. This team never takes care of business when they have to

[BillMc]

Imagine being the Kings and your "glory days" were losing to the Lakers in the early 2000s. Sad.

[widowmaker]

That 30 minute goaltending review turned me off. It clearly was a goaltending, i guess sac needed a break.

[Sugus]

:depressed

[Barfunk]

2 straight missed 1 footers, Kings proceed to knock down a 477 footer.

[LeBowen]

Nothing I hate more than these fake good players torching us.

[Dejounte]

Haliburton abusing Tre Jones on two consecutive plays

[Barfunk]

Purtle with the missed half footer

[boutons_deux]

So many layups right over Jacob

[BillMc]

:depressed
It's only basketball. :pop:

[Dejounte]

I like Poeltl but he’s been trash tonight

[itzsoweezee]

why are they switching on screens?

[Barfunk]

Yield turning into Stephen Carry

[Robz4000]

The tank rolls on :flag:

[Uriel]

This team is such a tease. One game, they'll win in Utah and snap their 8-game winning streak. The next, they'll lose to the Kings.

[BatManu20]

Buddy Hield on absolute fire. Lol at the Lakers choosing to trade for Westbrook instead of him.

[paperboy77]

Despicable game. Halliburton aint shit. Spurs and Pop sucking ass today. Kinda reminds me of Varsity Blues after the tit joint.

[Sugus]

why are they switching on screens?

It's clearly a great defensive strategy to auto-switch and leave Jakob on an island vs a guard on every possession :pop:

[LeBowen]

Yeah, this team isn't getting anywhere close to .500.

[Dverde]

Poop getting out coached by Dougie Christie

[Sugus]

Despicable game. Halliburton aint shit. Spurs and Pop sucking ass today. Kinda reminds me of Varsity Blues after the tit joint.

:lmao what does that make Vassell then?

[boutons_deux]

Jacob shooting 2 of 10

[objective]

I guess Derrick White is back to his career worst season after a good streak

[BatManu20]

Despicable game. Halliburton aint shit. Spurs and Pop sucking ass today. Kinda reminds me of Varsity Blues after the tit joint.

Classic scene tbh.

[paperboy77]

What could Pop and his annoying voice say to these guys that resonates? They must be sick of hearing it.

[BillMc]

Welll, that's that.

[Uriel]

Good thing there's another game tomorrow.

[boutons_deux]

Jacob lost this game four points in 34 minutes

[BillMc]

I haven't been payiing attention. Is Primo in the G-league again? How's the doing?

[paperboy77]

:lmao what does that make Vassell then?

About the same.

[KingKev]

Pop takes everyone out to the California vineyards during the day and they play sloshed that night.

the drank helps my jumper

[KingKev]

What could Pop and his annoying voice say to these guys that resonates? They must be sick of hearing it.

old Pop would have called them soft by now. The reality is they are playing pretty hard just lack talent.

[BillMc]

the drank helps my jumper
Boris agrees. :bobo

[gambit1990]

at least pop played jock 30+ minutes tonight. getting playing time like that will help landale's growth.

[slick'81]

Damn :wowhalliburton 27/4/12/3
vassell 11/1/1/1

[KingKev]

at least pop played jock 30+ minutes tonight. getting playing time like that will help landale's growth.

That sarcasm? he played like 10

[BillMc]

Well, night folks. 3:30 AM here.


We'll get 'em next time.

[Sugus]

Damn :wowhalliburton 27/4/12/3
vassell 11/1/1/1

Not the best of games for the Vassell > Hali crowd, tbh.

[Russ]

Silver lining.

I haven't seen Matt Bonner on the pre- or post-game shows for a while.

Is he gone? (Please.) Or is it too much to hope for.

[alfahdlan]

Damn :wowhalliburton 27/4/12/3
vassell 11/1/1/1
Please remind me. What is Devin good at again?

[Dejounte]

Jacob lost this game four points in 34 minutes


It wasn’t just offense, he was godawful on defense—allowed easy layups, made dumb fouls. His head wasn’t in the game at all.

[duncan2k5]

Forbes played 26 minutes... Took more shots than everyone except Murray... That's NEVER a good thing, no matter how many he hits... We were awful on defense and he is a huge reason... Vassel needs to shoot more, and glad Walker is continuing to be aggressive... White also needs to be more aggressive

[GAustex]

Good loss helps with draft position
Only negative is it delays the drunks departure

[jbspurs]

I sarcastically yelled "Good coaching Pop!" when Pop was heading back in the tunnel earlier. :lmao This L is on Pop. Tre on Haliburton and no adjustments when its clearly all isolation for Haliburton on Jakob?

[jbspurs]

It wasn’t just offense, he was godawful on defense—allowed easy layups, made dumb fouls. His head wasn’t in the game at all.

Too soft! Outplayed by Jones.

[boutons_deux]

White and Jacob shoot 25% together and score nine points

[jbspurs]

That sarcasm? he played like 10ng

Sac fans chanting Jake Paul when he was on FT line earlier..:lmao

[paperboy77]

old Pop would have called them soft by now. The reality is they are playing pretty hard just lack talent.

I hear that but how the hell have they beat some pretty good teams and competed with others? I agree they need an established star but they're not that bad where they should lose to a depleted Kings team.

[ismael-robert]

Tyrese expected to carry shorthanded team Devin isn't. Slight difference in playing times too

[emanueldavidginobili]

I’d play Joe W over Bryn every day of the week at this point. He actually competes.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

You can’t really blame the team for taking games off. It’s obvious the coaching staff goes into the occasional coma.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Also this team really needs a real PF and a serviceable back up center.

[offset formation]

I hear that but how the hell have they beat some pretty good teams and competed with others? I agree they need an established star but they're not that bad where they should lose to a depleted Kings team.

They routinely play up or down to their competition. Sign of shit coaching imo, or a shitty team mental make-up. it's one or the other, or a combination of both.

what really stands out to me is how often they've lost to really mediocre teams missing their best players. They are simply not a good team. Only remaining hope is that Primo and Collins come in and give us something collectively that changes the dynamic of this team. Because this is the kind of the team that loses to the 11th best Western Conference team by double digits, without their best player and two key bench guys. Or the 13 worst Eastern Conference team without 2 starters and 2 bench guys.

Hield routinely destroys us and yet either coaching or poor skill players allows it to happen...it's not a new thing sadly.

[Fireball]

Landale on defense was a complete disaster ... i think he blew his first chance

[siraulo23]

this team gives up 120+ every night got damn

[siraulo23]

Spurs were right there tho, nobody was stopping Hield tonight, he was on fire.

Haliburton played nearly flawless too, i think he missed 1 maybe two jumpshots but thats it.

[siraulo23]

Landale on defense was a complete disaster ... i think he blew his first chance

rough minutes there from Landale, he played so well vs Utah

[jermaine]

Landale on defense was a complete disaster ... i think he blew his first chance

Who played great defense!?! They kept putting a struggling Purtel in the spin cycle an he didn't give us anything on the offensive side of the ball. At least Jock spreads the floor. Purtel, Eubanks, an Thad just always clogs the lane.

[Rocalcio]

Buddy Hield on absolute fire. Lol at the Lakers choosing to trade for Westbrook instead of him.

They needed a point guard

[Mugen]

Great loss! Onto the next one...

[spurraider21]

They needed a point guard
not a good reason to acquire westbrook

[spurraider21]

Also this team really needs a real PF and a serviceable back up center.
john collins would have been pretty close to perfect

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

L Train back on track!

:lma

[itzsoweezee]

They needed a point guard

They have lebron. Also, could’ve kept Schroeder for cheap.

[Rocalcio]

They have lebron. Also, could’ve kept Schroeder for cheap.

I’m the first to say that Westbrook at LA isn’t a good fit, they could have brought someone else indeed.

[jbspurs]

They have lebron. Also, could’ve kept Schroeder for cheap.


If I am not mistaken, Shroeder turned down the Lakers offer thinking he will get better offer from other teams only to get a lot less.