Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets, 7:30pm CST, 1-21-22

[KingKev]

Nets without KD and Joe Harris. Kyrie back in action coming off a 30pt night Wednesday vs the Wiz.

Patty Mills and LMA’s first visit to SA as Nets. Aldridge coming off of his best game of the season: 26pts, 6rebs, 2blk on 11/15 shooting, mid range game was looking smooth.

Juancho should be ready togo. Zach Collins still on assignment in Austin as they play Memphis today. Primo in Austin also.

Vamos!!!

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[Degoat]

This is pure speculation probably but kinda interesting on yesterdays Hoops collective podcast, They talked about Dejounte Murray’s all star candidacy and Brian Windhorst mentioned that there’s chatter around the league about teams thinking Dejounte could become available this summer. There discussion about it is was kinda mehhh but they talked about how there’s two groups of young players on the spurs with DJ/White/Jakob who are on the older side for a rebuilding team and then younger guys in Primo/Vassell/Johnson.

Also pointed out that this probably won’t be Pops last season lol

[KingKev]

This is pure speculation probably but kinda interesting on yesterdays Hoops collective podcast, They talked about Dejounte Murray’s all star candidacy and Brian Windhorst mentioned that there’s chatter around the league about teams thinking Dejounte could become available this summer. There discussion about it is was kinda mehhh but they talked about how there’s two groups of young players on the spurs with DJ/White/Jakob who are on the older side for a rebuilding team and then younger guys in Primo/Vassell/Johnson.

Also pointed out that this probably won’t be Pops last season lol

DJ isn’t untouchable but the only reason I see them moving him is for a strong return of atleast 2 draft picks and a young, high upside prospect. Even at that you only do that because you don’t intend on paying him when he is due for an extension, which would be a huge slap in the face given our history of paying loyal guys.

The timeline argument is weak to me. We just invested 3-5 years in DJ/White/Jak to finally realize what we have in them. DJ is the only clear building block out of those 3 players and still has upside. In addition, he is the leader on the court in the locker room, has grit, toughness, growing respect around the league etc. also, the Primo/Vassell/Johnson trio is nothing to write home about when compared to many other team’s young talent.

[Das Texan]

This is pure speculation probably but kinda interesting on yesterdays Hoops collective podcast, They talked about Dejounte Murray’s all star candidacy and Brian Windhorst mentioned that there’s chatter around the league about teams thinking Dejounte could become available this summer. There discussion about it is was kinda mehhh but they talked about how there’s two groups of young players on the spurs with DJ/White/Jakob who are on the older side for a rebuilding team and then younger guys in Primo/Vassell/Johnson.

Also pointed out that this probably won’t be Pops last season lol


First off Windhorst is a moron.

Secondly, Murray is 25. Not exactly old by any standards at this point.

I could see the idea behind jettisoning White as he is going to be playing at age 28 next year, especially given the depth at that position.

Might the Spurs trade Murray? Sure. Would it take one impressive gigantic haul? Probably. Unless DJM is wanting out of San Antonio (which there are zero indications of that), I dont see the Spurs going out of their way to make a Murray trade happen.

I also think this Spurs team will get better generally as this season moves into its second half, as long as they stay relatively healthy.

The whole timeline and age thing is a weak, lazy take. But given that it came from Windhorst's mouth, not exactly surprising.

[John B]

Spurs Injuries: Zach Collins (Out — On Assignment), Josh Primo (Out — On Assignment), Devontae Cacok (Out — On Assignment) Bryn Forbes (I can’t believe he’s gone :lol)

Nets Injuries: Kevin Durant (Out — Knee), Paul Millsap (Out — Personal), Joe Harris (Out — Ankle), Nic Claxton (Questionable — Hamstring), DeAndre’ Bembry (Day-to-Day — Back)

This is a winnable game without KD and no real big man. Aldridge plays more outside, and with Claxton out and Bembry questionable, Poeltl should be able to control the paint better. Match-up with Kyrie/Harden vs Murray/White is going to be tough. But Patty doesn’t really make big shots at the AT&T Center when he was with the Spurs :lol. So there you go. I like our chances. Spurs by 16pts! :flag::flag::flag:

[KingKev]

This is a game where I’d like D White to show what he has on the defensive end. Watching Keldon and McDougal get caught switching on Harden/Irving isn’t going to be fun.

[John B]

First off Windhorst is a moron.

Secondly, Murray is 25. Not exactly old by any standards at this point.

I could see the idea behind jettisoning White as he is going to be playing at age 28 next year, especially given the depth at that position.

Might the Spurs trade Murray? Sure. Would it take one impressive gigantic haul? Probably. Unless DJM is wanting out of San Antonio (which there are zero indications of that), I dont see the Spurs going out of their way to make a Murray trade happen.

I also think this Spurs team will get better generally as this season moves into its second half, as long as they stay relatively healthy.

The whole timeline and age thing is a weak, lazy take. But given that it came from Windhorst's mouth, not exactly surprising.

Somebody is going to get moved for sure before the trade deadline, but it’s not going to be Murray. Thad for sure, and maybe Lonnie (as you’ve mentioned the depth on that position and he’ll likely walk this Summer if somebody offers him north of MLE), also JHG (especially if Zollins legs are holding up) and maybe Eubanks. DJM is a budding Star and he needs help. I think they will find him that help if not this trade deadline, surely this Summer. But definitely that player is coming. I think this season is the season they look hard on players staying, and those who have to go. Bryn was the first to go. It only just begun.

[BatManu20]

KD & Claxton out = Easy victory for the Spurs tbh.

[BatManu20]

You know the Spurs are gonna have some “Thank you Patty and LaMarcus” videos lined up pregame.

[KingKev]

You know the Spurs are gonna have some “Thank you Patty and LaMarcus” videos lined up pregame.

Yeah guess they’ll have to do a 2 in one although Patty deserves his own. Hopefully it focuses on Patty lol.

DDR’s homecoming next Friday. Spurs media folks will be busy although not too many hi-lites from that era to chose from.

[Dex]

You know the Spurs are gonna have some “Thank you Patty and LaMarcus” videos lined up pregame.

I could get behind these actually.

LaMarcus was one of the biggest free agent grabs in Spurs history. Obviously things could have worked out better, but he still kept our window open for a few years even after Timmy. I still believe that 2017 squad rings if Kawhi doesn't get injured.

As for Mills, a 10-year Spur and a key piece to the 2014 championship? 2nd most made three-pointers in franchise history behind only Manu Ginobili?

Yeah, these guys deserve all the respect from the Spurs.

[RC_Drunkford]

Can‘t wait to see LA destroy Poeltl in the post. Also can‘t wait to see DJ cook LA in the pick & roll. Will be an interesting game.

[RC_Drunkford]

This is pure speculation probably but kinda interesting on yesterdays Hoops collective podcast, They talked about Dejounte Murray’s all star candidacy and Brian Windhorst mentioned that there’s chatter around the league about teams thinking Dejounte could become available this summer. There discussion about it is was kinda mehhh but they talked about how there’s two groups of young players on the spurs with DJ/White/Jakob who are on the older side for a rebuilding team and then younger guys in Primo/Vassell/Johnson.

Also pointed out that this probably won’t be Pops last season lol

thats ridiculous. The Spurs would be stupid to trade a player who wants to be a Spurs lifer after what they experienced with nephew. Second this team is not in a 5 year rebuild. It’s already pretty solid and everybody on the roster got upside. All they need is a Banchero Type of Player and they should be right back in the Playoff hunt. If players are getting traded it’s the older guys like White, Poeltl, McDermott or someone like Walker. Spurs really just need to draft a promising PF in the draft and then make a move to get DJ some help

[KingKev]

Jeeze Spurs favoured. Spurs -1.5 on the spread, BK +100 on ML .

[John B]

Jeeze Spurs favoured. Spurs -1.5 on the spread, BK +100 on ML .

What’s the latest on Nets bigs? Without Claxton and Bembry (and KD) they really only have Aldridge as big. Now if Poeltl can stay away from Aldridge fakes.

[KingKev]

What’s the latest on Nets bigs? Without Claxton and Bembry (and KD) they really only have Aldridge as big. Now if Poeltl can stay away from Aldridge fakes.

Claxton is out per ESPN. Bembry questionable and is a wing.

[John B]

Claxton is out per ESPN. Bembry questionable and is a wing.

My bad. Wishful thinking that Poeltl will have another solid outing playing against smaller players

[KingKev]

My bad. Wishful thinking that Poeltl will have another solid outing playing against smaller players

He should be able to have his way with Blake Griffin. I think James Johnson will
probably get some burn at the 4/5 also.

[MannyIsGod]

This is pure speculation probably but kinda interesting on yesterdays Hoops collective podcast, They talked about Dejounte Murray’s all star candidacy and Brian Windhorst mentioned that there’s chatter around the league about teams thinking Dejounte could become available this summer. There discussion about it is was kinda mehhh but they talked about how there’s two groups of young players on the spurs with DJ/White/Jakob who are on the older side for a rebuilding team and then younger guys in Primo/Vassell/Johnson.

Also pointed out that this probably won’t be Pops last season lol

I listened to it and I know dude has good sources but I don't think the Spurs are trading him. I think he's shown way too much upside combined with being very good as it is. His contract is cheap AF for many years, and I just don't see what the upside to moving him is. You're not going to get back someone who is as good and as young and why trade a young piece whos at all star levels for something worth less? Would make no sense for the Spurs.

[heyheymymy]

The Juancho era begins. aka the GOLDEN AGE.

[heyheymymy]

One thing I noticed is the guard offense ran like a recently unclogged toilet last game. I think the locker room vibe was that Forbes didn't really earn his mins and was a clog blocking youth and hindering the rotation. Last game you could sense a sort of slight liberation.

Too bad it didn't reach to Lonnie, arguably the biggest potential benefactor from this trade and the least to capitalize on it at the time lol. Maybe he will soon see the wide open ahead and surge forth. Now or never really though, Lonnie is running out of chances (and my faith)

For now I still believe

[heyheymymy]

Spurs have the Fiesta court down tonight. Hope it's the Fiesta whites kit.

[John B]

Spurs have the Fiesta court down tonight. Hope it's the Fiesta whites kit.

Reception for Juancho?

[heyheymymy]

DJ now with 8 triple doubles on the season after last game.

DJ is the only Spur ever with 8 triple doubles in a season. Wow.

[heyheymymy]

Reception for Juancho?

Beinvinidos!

[heyheymymy]

KJ ranking 3rd in the NBA in 3PT%

[heyheymymy]

Noticing on replays on Dev shooting a 3 in motion that he maintains equilibrium with his center of gravity throughout the entire motion of his shot. It's like a Renaissance painting.

[heyheymymy]

Check out Juancho draining corner 3s at shoot around lol, goat. He's kept his # 41 with Spurs it looks like. Would love to see some garbage mins asap. Figure PATFO will kick the tires to see what they got?

[Barfunk]

Let's try and get a Dub-U

[BatManu20]

Yeah guess they’ll have to do a 2 in one although Patty deserves his own. Hopefully it focuses on Patty lol.

DDR’s homecoming next Friday. Spurs media folks will be busy although not too many hi-lites from that era to chose from.


I could get behind these actually.

LaMarcus was one of the biggest free agent grabs in Spurs history. Obviously things could have worked out better, but he still kept our window open for a few years even after Timmy. I still believe that 2017 squad rings if Kawhi doesn't get injured.

As for Mills, a 10-year Spur and a key piece to the 2014 championship? 2nd most made three-pointers in franchise history behind only Manu Ginobili?

Yeah, these guys deserve all the respect from the Spurs.

Agreed :tu

[8sy21vd]

I like the Spurs better with the shorter rotation of Murray, White, McBum, KJ, Poetl, Vassell, KBD + 1 other player (Walker or Landale). The Spurs are relatively strong for the first 7 rotational players but they fall off after that. I'd be happy if they dumped Walker and just gave the minutes to Primo instead. Landale is struggling badly since moving into the rotation.

[Chomag]

KJ ranking 3rd in the NBA in 3PT%
That's crazy knowing how much he was struggling with them early on in the season.

[Leetonidas]

Ugly start

[Robz4000]

:lol whoever said the Spurs were gonna win this

[poopbox]

Poeltl already get put in the blender by every player in a nets jersey

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs came out not ready to play

[8sy21vd]

Man Kyrie is such an amazing offensive talent. I remember when the rumor was Leonard for Kawhi. Wonder if he would have kept his head on straight in SA lol

[Barfunk]

Well this is escalating quickly

[Leetonidas]

Murray laying bricks

[Robz4000]

Spurs are playing some subzero IQ basketball right now.

[RC_Drunkford]

DJ is the worst player on the court right now with these half assed drives

[John B]

Forget Poeltl dominating the paint. Edwards already got 7 rebounds in 5 minutes of game :bang

[Robz4000]

Keldon to the locker room...

[Leetonidas]

There we go. DJ heating up

[r0drig0lac]

Murray is the fucking monster.

[Dejounte]

I like that Murray didn’t shy away after shooting 1-5 to start. Alpha.

[Fusternino]

Where was this LMA last year?

[John B]

Nice gather up. Spurs are playing better spacing, moving the ball.

[ismael-robert]

:lol whoever said the Spurs were gonna win this

:lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Where was this LMA last year?

he just wasn‘t interested. If you look at his numbers he‘s still solid on both ends

[ismael-robert]

DJ is the worst player on the court right now with these half assed drives

Lol

[TDomination]

Man just seeing vassel on the floor, his movement, his shot, is so fluid.
dude needs to be starting. I don’t care what position just start the man.

[Barfunk]

Damn, Murray on pace for 20 ast. Pop will see to it that he ends up with 8.

[r0drig0lac]

Landale is a poor rebounder.

[TDomination]

Landale missing a switch there

[poopbox]

Second time Keldon had patty on him and got the ball and gave it up

[poopbox]

If we had a center who was any type of offensive threat we might actually be a good basketball team

[lefty20]

Looks like we've drawn aggro Lonnie today.

[Dejounte]

Murray has made some critical rebounds in this game. DAFUQ?86 hates that.

[SPURt]

Aggressive Lonnie is my favorite Lonnie. His athleticism is really special, fun!

[Robz4000]

Griffin is raping Poeltl tbh.

[NASpurs]

Poodle's defense is so overrated. Great off the ball, lousy one-on-one.

[Barfunk]

Ah fucking Harden

[Robz4000]

Poodle's defense is so overrated. Great off the ball, lousy one-on-one.

He's pretty good on the perimeter too tbh, but yeah he's awful against any big that's a post-up threat.

[Robz4000]

:lmao Poeltl getting sonned by the corpse of Blake Griffin

[NASpurs]

He's pretty good on the perimeter too tbh, but yeah he's awful against any big that's a post-up threat.

Yeah his ability to guard the perimeter is pretty good but it seems like no-name big men or washed-up vets go off on him on the regular.

[Barfunk]

Griffin looks like he can barely move compared to his heyday

[John B]

That Harden pushed looked like the one that got Murray injured

[Leetonidas]

:lmao White

[John B]

That was a charge!

[poopbox]

Pop asking Derrick wtf he was doing on that pass :lol

[John B]

What stupidity was that Derrick?

[8sy21vd]

White better arm than Prescott lol

[Robz4000]

Harden has it out for the Spurs tbh. Seems like every time they play him he's committing dirty fouls.

[John B]

Cant even win when patty giving ya the layup. :lol

He didn’t make those when he was a Spur :lol

[John B]

Poodle's defense is so overrated. Great off the ball, lousy one-on-one.

It’s overhelping and leaving his guy. Aldridge would sink those if they leave him open. I know Spurs like to help defense, but equally important is those Bowen’s busy hands, keep the guy from finding the open man. I miss those Bowen’s hands on people’s faces :lol

[PhantomDashCam]

Kessler Edwards is a nice looking rookie. Believe Spurs were interested if he was there in the 2nd round.
Edit: My bad. He was.

[John B]

Another overhelping and leaving Poeltl’s man for an easy 2pts

[John B]

Finally Poeltl!

[Dejounte]

Murray legit looks like a star out there, man. Moreso than Harden and Irving. It’s amazing.

[Robz4000]

Murray legit looks like a star out there, man. Moreso than Harden and Irving. It’s amazing.

If the Spurs were in a large market he'd be getting a lot of hype tbh.

[John B]

Another contested rebound by Murray

[Robz4000]

Fuck Harden

[John B]

Harden is dirty!

[John B]

That was flagrant 2!

[Leetonidas]

Murray about to have another triple double

[John B]

He stretched his elbow!

[Robz4000]

Put Eubanks in and have him "accidentally" roll up into Harden's knee tbh.

[John B]

Another rebound by Murray, but he’s the only Spur in the vicinity

[heyheymymy]

always hated Harden

[PhantomDashCam]

Looks like DW getting back into the game.

Didn’t think it was a flagrant 2. Watch the Grayson foul from tonight’s game against Alex Caruso. Very dirty.


https://youtu.be/kv0ow3scbOw

[RC_Drunkford]

Harden still holding grudges from getting blocked by Manu

[PhantomDashCam]

Derrick!

[Leetonidas]

:lmao

[poopbox]

I can't tell when lonnie is on the bench or on the floor

[RC_Drunkford]

White playing way too selfish on these last posessions

[John B]

Aldridge can still dunk?

[GB20]

Most of the time when Drew is on the court, the spurs don’t produce a thing.

[Robz4000]

:lol

:lol

[offset formation]

If you're rooting for the Spurs in this game, you're not a Spurs fan.

[John B]

If you're rooting for the Spurs in this game, you're not a Spurs fan.

A win over Harden is

[Robz4000]

If you're rooting for the Spurs in this game, you're not a Spurs fan.

Eh, I wouldn't hate a win here. Fuck Harden.

[poopbox]

Poeltl is such a pussy

[John B]

Murray attacking with contact more

[Robz4000]

Welp, this is over.

[Leetonidas]

Another epic 4th Q collapse against a competent team

[slick'81]

Gg's

[John B]

It’s a moral victory for our guys

[offset formation]

Aldridge can still dunk?

More than Poeltl sadly.

[offset formation]

Eh, I wouldn't hate a win here. Fuck Harden.

Patty and Aldridge outdo Harden and Irving hatred for me, when combined with the bigger picture of needing Ls for a higher pick.

[ace3g]

Nets making contested shots, Spurs can't...

[Dejounte]

James Harden and his yellow ass teeth

[Arcadian]

Murray is turning into a triple-double machine!

[twincam]

These guys suck. LOL

[John B]

Poeltl getting beat on rebounds

[John B]

Juancho!

[Ice009]

Darn, I thought we had a chance to win this one. I guess not. What range of draft pick are the Spurs in right now?

[slick'81]

Darn, I thought we had a chance to win this one. I guess not. What range of draft pick are the Spurs in right now?

6-8th

[ace3g]

Nets making contested shots, Spurs can't...

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1484737534198439943

[Ice009]

6-8th

Thanks. Do you have to finish in a certain range to have a chance at the number 1 pick (like in the bottom 4 or something?)? I really have no idea how the lottery works as I've grown up with TD and D-Rob and we just never were this low before (apart from the year we got TD - I remember the W/L record that year, but don't remember how low the Spurs were overall).

[wildbill2u]

Behind by 10 or more with clock running out in the 4th and everyone afraid to take a 3. Murray maybe trying to do too much one on one leaves everyone else standing around watching. I know Murry would like some stats to try to get into the All star game, but this was not an effort to win a game. Mybe Pop gave the team instructions to let Murray have at it since the Nets are covered so well nationally right now. Picking up a triple double against the Nets would be noticed by some fans and proably coaches who will choose some add-ins.

[BackHome]

6-8th

As the season gets closer to the end your going to see teams just quit in games to get better odds in draft pick

[Gibbz]

Did they do anything special for Patty and LMA?

[skin27]

Like i said spurs need to tank right now.. they need to get a rookie who has a potential to become a superstar!!

[spurs1990]

Looks like DW getting back into the game.

Didn’t think it was a flagrant 2. Watch the Grayson foul from tonight’s game against Alex Caruso. Very dirty.


https://youtu.be/kv0ow3scbOw

I side more with Van Gundy - the fall was unfortunate. The swipe from Allen wasn't egregious tbh

[GAustex]

Murray legit looks like a star out there, man. Moreso than Harden and Irving. It’s amazing.
Come on man no way homer

[Dejounte]

Come on man no way homer

:lmao

[GAustex]

OK good for you

[lefty]

Did they do anything special for Patty and LMA?

Pop bent over

[John B]

https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1484737534198439943

Not mention Kyrie and Harden doing round robin on Poeltl. 56-46 points on the paint

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

it's like sean marks' reference guide is NBA Live 15 and he just loaded up his roster with the all-star team

[KingKev]

LMA showing he still has lots left in the tank.

PATFO really fumbled the ball getting virtually nothing for LMA/DDR/Mills/Patty. That easily should have garnered 3 FRPs if we better timed the rebuild.

[John B]

LMA showing he still has lots left in the tank.

PATFO really fumbled the ball getting virtually nothing for LMA/DDR/Mills/Patty. That easily should have garnered 3 FRPs if we better timed the rebuild.

Playing with better players really does make a big difference. It’s hard to sell Aldridge playing like a corpse with the Spurs. And it’s not Spurs way to just trade them anywhere but help them get to a contender to help them ring chase.

[KingKev]

Playing with better players really does make a big difference. It’s hard to sell Aldridge playing like a corpse with the Spurs. And it’s not Spurs way to just trade them anywhere but help them get to a contender to help them ring chase.

I’m not saying last year at the deadline, rather it was always my view they should have looked to brake that 4 sum up in 2019-20 season a tear removed from a first round exit on a clear decline. Magic pulled 4 FRPs, Gary Harris and Wendell Carter Jr for Vucevic and Gordon last year. We could have multiple firsts and be further along our rebuild if they timed things better. And this isn’t hindsight. Everyone knew it was time for a rebuild.

[John B]

I’m not saying last year at the deadline, rather it was always my view they should have looked to brake that 4 sum up in 2019-20 season a tear removed from a first round exit on a clear decline. Magic pulled 4 FRPs, Gary Harris and Wendell Carter Jr for Vucevic and Gordon last year. We could have multiple firsts and be further along our rebuild if they timed things better. And this isn’t hindsight. Everyone knew it was time for a rebuild.

Nope you’re right. I agree. Just saying it’s not the Spurs way which is very frustrating. I’m just hoping they will actually take a big swing this time to find Murray help. Murray is a budding star. Collecting these assets and big cap next Summer.

[KingKev]

Nope you’re right. I agree. Just saying it’s not the Spurs way which is very frustrating. I’m just hoping they will actually take a big swing this time to find Murray help. Murray is a budding star. Collecting these assets and big cap next Summer.

Yep, can only look forward now.

[Seventyniner]

I thought White's BBIQ was pretty good, but he started his move around 2 seconds too early at the end of the third, and sure enough the Nets capitalized by swiping the ball and having time for a dunk. Gotta go with about 6 on the clock. Another underrated thing about Manu: he always knew exactly how to time things in those situations.

Some time in the last couple of games Murray executed an end-of-quarter 2 for 1 perfectly by launching a 3 with about 31 seconds left on the game clock. I don't remember him being that savvy in the past, but it might just be my memory not being good.

[KingKev]

I thought White's BBIQ was pretty good, but he started his move around 2 seconds too early at the end of the third, and sure enough the Nets capitalized by swiping the ball and having time for a dunk. Gotta go with about 6 on the clock. Another underrated thing about Manu: he always knew exactly how to time things in those situations.

Some time in the last couple of games Murray executed an end-of-quarter 2 for 1 perfectly by launching a 3 with about 31 seconds left on the game clock. I don't remember him being that savvy in the past, but it might just be my memory not being good.

Both Parker and Manu were masterful at clock management and 2-4-1s.

[Chinook]

Playing with better players really does make a big difference. It’s hard to sell Aldridge playing like a corpse with the Spurs. And it’s not Spurs way to just trade them anywhere but help them get to a contender to help them ring chase.

It's not clear the Spurs didn't have a trade for him last year. He gave up so much money to leave that it might have been enough for them to pass on a second-rounder or some young player. I don't think Patty gets substantially more than Forbes got considering his contract. Unless the Spurs were willing to take back bad money, I'm not sure they missed out on anything.

[CGD]

LMA showing he still has lots left in the tank.

PATFO really fumbled the ball getting virtually nothing for LMA/DDR/Mills/Patty. That easily should have garnered 3 FRPs if we better timed the rebuild.

To be fair, I think they were closer to that LMA for #2 swap a few years back. If I recall correctly a significant injury to a warrior player (Klay?), derailed that possibility. So we’ll never know.

[Fireball]

Sean Elliotts constant blabbering about how defense is Brooklyns problem really got on my nerves ... to me they played better and more engaged defense than the Spurs