Game Thread: Warriors at Spurs - 2/1/2022 at 7:30 PM CT

[John B]

Spurs Injuries: Zach Collins (Out — Competition Reconditioning), Devontae Cacok (Out — Two Way)
Warriors Injuries: Nemanja Bjelica (Out — Back), Draymond Green (Out — Back), Otto Porter Jr. (Out — Back), Andre Iguodala (Out — Hip), James Wiseman (Out — Knee)

Let’s kick off the month with a win! Spurs by 6pts. Go Spurs Go!!! :flag::flag::flag:

[KingKev]

Klay is likely out for rest.

[John B]

Klay is likely out for rest.

He played 26 mins last night. Kerr knows Spurs will be playing good defense and makes this a gritty game. It’s possible.

[slick'81]

Need a L badly...keep the tank rolling good guys!

[KingKev]

He played 26 mins last night. Kerr knows Spurs will be playing good defense and makes this a gritty game. It’s possible.

What is possible? I often find your posts challenging to comprehend.

[MannyIsGod]

Spurs probably win this one. 3 main guys coming off rest. Curry struggling a bit lately and without green out there it really falls on him. Unless he comes out and drops 40 I like the Spurs.

Hopefully DJM takes the Wiggins AS shit personally as thats probably what will rob him of a spot.

[Leetonidas]

Curry has been in a mega slump lately so it would be our luck that he breaks out and goes nuclear on us :lol

He did just drop 40 yesterday or the day before, so maybe not. either way, a lot of guys are out for GS so Spurs have a decent shot to win

[slick'81]

Warriors on a 6 game winning streak. Keep it going g.st

[John B]

What is possible? I often find your posts challenging to comprehend.

It’s possible Kerr rest Klay.

[KingKev]

Curry, Klay and Wiggins out for rest.

[KingKev]

It’s possible Kerr rest Klay.

You just argued the Spurs are a gritty defensive team (which is debatable) but if Kerr feels that way why would he rest Klay? You seldom make sense.

[NASpurs]

Go Warriors! We need those ping pong balls.

[John B]

You just argued the Spurs are a gritty defensive team (which is debatable) but if Kerr feels that way why would he rest Klay? You seldom make sense.

I think the Spurs would come out hitting. And Kerr (if he was Poo) would rest a player(s) against good competition in the 2nd leg of a b2b. That’s the logic.

[TDomination]

spurs eyeing that play in! just 2 games out haha

seeing this young team achieve something would be more meaningful than anything we've seen since 2017.

but i'm good either way, higher lottery pick would be nice too

[KingKev]

I think the Spurs would come out hitting. And Kerr (if he was Poo) would rest a player(s) against good competition in the 2nd leg of a b2b. That’s the logic.

The best logic regarding you and your posts is to think contrarian. We aren’t good competition.

[Thomas82]

The Warriors are punting this game, so it would be hilarious if they still win.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs lost to a bunch of G-Leaguers before. Let's get that L!

[lefty20]

We've been handed L's by a short-handed Pistons, Hornets and Kings crew. Getting another one handed to us by a well coached Dubs team is a very real possibility.

[John B]

The best logic regarding you and your posts is to think contrarian. We aren’t good competition.

You mean not a bandwagon. I think Kerr will also rest Curry with his playing heroics the last quarter last night. We beat them the last time, and there’s something about Spurs playing good against a quality team. I’m sure Kerr knows Spurs are coming out swinging.

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[heyheymymy]

Nice to see KBD off the list for tonight

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I read that Golden State is rest Steph, Klay, and Wiggins also.

[KingKev]

You mean not a bandwagon. I think Kerr will also rest Curry with his playing heroics the last quarter last night. We beat them the last time, and there’s something about Spurs playing good against a quality team. I’m sure Kerr knows Spurs are coming out swinging.

It’s already been announced, both publicly and explicitly stated in this thread, that Curry will be rested tonight. It’s great that you now think Curry will be held out long after this public knowledge was made available.

[BatManu20]

Golden State resting their entire team. Imagine paying to watch this game in person :lol

Tank keeps taking hits like this and we’re gonna be picking outside the top ten tbh.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKiWHKkXMAA6Nr9?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Mr. Body]

Kerr fucking with the tank.

But he knows the Spurs are only 5 games back of the Lakers.

[Mr. Body]

I thought Silver used to fine teams for resting their players?

[BatManu20]

Kerr doing Pop a solid trying to get him that wins record tbh.

[MannyIsGod]

I thought Silver used to fine teams for resting their players?

Stern you mean?

[John B]

It’s already been announced, both publicly and explicitly stated in this thread, that Curry will be rested tonight. It’s great that you now think Curry will be held out long after this public knowledge was made available.

:lmao at me reading everybody’s posts. I’m actually just learning that right now reading your come back. Well well it’s closer to that winningest coach then

[KingKev]

^ let’s make life easier on both our fandom and try to stay out of each other’s way. I won’t quote you and pls don’t quote me back.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Poole going for 30+ Kuminga 20+

Spurs SHOULD win this game.

[RC_Drunkford]

I honestly don't understand why Pop ain't trying to play Collins in games like these. I get that the guy needs some more conditioning, but damn let him play with the main team against some G-League scrubs just to get his feet wet

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Vassell got robbed. He should’ve been on the sophomore squad. I guess he is labeled as a guard and that’s why he didn’t get picked but he definitely plays some forward for us and he has better numbers than a few guys on that roster


so messed up

[Robz4000]

Vassell got robbed. He should’ve been on the sophomore squad. I guess he is labeled as a guard and that’s why he didn’t get picked but he definitely plays some forward for us and he has better numbers than a few guys on that roster


so messed up

Spurs haven't had a single guy at All Star weekend in several years tbh. League wants to pretend the Spurs don't exist. It is what it is at this point.

[tonight...you]

Kerr fucking with the tank.

But he knows the Spurs are only 5 games back of the Lakers.
What a waste for the paying fans.
Ah well.
Most teams do it so it is what it is.

Still stinks for the paying fans.
And I'm well aware that Pop is the progenitor and innovator of Load Management.

I remember, back in '17, my wife took me to SA for my birthday for a Spurs game.
I wanted to watch Ginobili before he retired and I was certain this was his last year.

It was March. There was insane raining going on. Like insane.
Thankfully there was a break in the system, but when we got to the game, Ginobili was sitting.

I didn't get to see him my one last time.
It sucked.

Oh well. Money spent.

[John B]

I honestly don't understand why Pop ain't trying to play Collins in games like these. I get that the guy needs some more conditioning, but damn let him play with the main team against some G-League scrubs just to get his feet wet

Perfect game to introduce him imo. It could be a blowout and opportunity to see a lot of him.

[RC_Drunkford]

Perfect game to introduce him imo. It could be a blowout and opportunity to see a lot of him.

yeah, but he's out though

[MultiTroll]

Going out on a huge betting limb and choosing Gregg over the Warriors minus 3 starters and 6 players total, including their MVP Curry.

[Mr. Body]

Stern you mean?

Silver fined the Spurs last year for resting players during their bullshit schedule. Seems Silver has forgotten about this sort of thing.

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/4/18/22390686/the-spurs-rest-players-on-thefifth-game-in-seven-days-and-the-nba-fines-them-25000

[KingKev]

Going out on a huge betting limb and choosing Gregg over the Warriors minus 3 starters and 6 players total, including their MVP Curry.

I’m seeing Spurs -6.5 on the spread. Warriors +215 in the ML is the bet.

[KingKev]

Kerr helping Pop to those 26 wins. Its for the best.

[lefty20]

DJ got us going again, tbh.

[SPURt]

Spurs blow these disrespectful scrubs all the way out

[Barfunk]

Pop's NBA. Get fans to pay good money for tickets, then subsequently sit out your stars.

[lefty20]

By now the Fan's gotta be aware of the risk you take by buying tickets to the 2nd game of a b2b.

I say this as someone who's rolled the dice on this and lost. Pop once sat the Big 3 in a game @ Chicago that I'd driven 3 hours to watch.

[KingKev]

Silver fined the Spurs last year for resting players during their bullshit schedule. Seems Silver has forgotten about this sort of thing.

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/4/18/22390686/the-spurs-rest-players-on-thefifth-game-in-seven-days-and-the-nba-fines-them-25000

Resting players for home games and nationally televised games have something to do with it.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Murray really steals the ball back almost every time he fucks up I feel like.

[Dex]

Good first quarter...love seeing Primo getting early minutes.

What the heck has happened to White? Multiple bad passes and mistimed plays.

[Dex]

Murray really steals the ball back almost every time he fucks up I feel like.

Got that Manu mentality.

[poopbox]

Oh shit Quinndary on the Warriors :lmao

Prodigal son returning to shit on the spurs again :lmao

[emanueldavidginobili]

Man that Forbes trade was glorious, can't believe the amount of people bitching. Looks like Josh has a spot in the rotation as of right now.

[KingKev]

Michelle Beadle offers nothing to the broadcast.

[Dex]

This game is ugly, tbh :lol Guys are just falling and flailing all over the place

[Dex]

Nice drive by Murray. Spurs look so much better on offense with him on the court

[poopbox]

Pool went around McBuckets and Landale like they weren't even there :rollin

[emanueldavidginobili]

Why not recall Cacok for a game like this? He's competed/dominated all season in the G league and Landale is looking like a liability at times.

[RC_Drunkford]

Good first quarter...love seeing Primo getting early minutes.

What the heck has happened to White? Multiple bad passes and mistimed plays.

He's been playing like this all season. According to some posters he's our best pick & roll player though

[itzsoweezee]

Hope the microball lineups trend continues

[John B]

Don’t let this team hang around. Spurs need to bury them in the 3rd quarter or Q will have his revenge against his former team. He already showed Austin Toros just the other night :lol

[John B]

Why not recall Cacok for a game like this? He's competed/dominated all season in the G league and Landale is looking like a liability at times.

I like Cacock, but Landale has more upside and needs to be developed. Now Zollins is a different story. He should’ve been recalled tonight.

[KingKev]

Pool went around McBuckets and Landale like they weren't even there :rollin

Because they aren’t.

[KingKev]

He's been playing like this all season. According to some posters he's our best pick & roll player though

Somebody tag Ex

[MultiTroll]

Don’t let this team hang around. Spurs need to bury them in the 3rd quarter or Q will have his revenge against his former team. He already showed Austin Toros just the other night :lol
TF is with Spurs defense beginning the 3rd?

11-4 Warriors and counting.
Lets see what Grandpa does with the timeout.

[John B]

Zollins in street clothes in there, he could be playing tbh

[Dex]

Maybe Pop should adjust the game plan to run that Moody guy off the line...5/8 on threes.

Just saying.

[Dex]

WarrioRefs still in effect here

[R. DeMurre]

With 7 minutes left in 3rd quarter:

Murray: 7 rebounds
White: 2 rebounds
KJ: 0 rebounds
McDermott: 0 rebounds

[RC_Drunkford]

With 7 minutes left in 3rd quarter:

Murray: 7 rebounds
White: 2 rebounds
KJ: 0 rebounds
McDermott: 0 rebounds

Murray is clearly stat padding

[RC_Drunkford]

Keldon is a legit sniper from 3

[poopbox]

This team can't pull away from the warriors g league team :rollin

[John B]

Lonnie!!

[RC_Drunkford]

Sequences like this one are the exact reason why people are frustrated with Lonnie. Elite plays on both ends, but you see this stuff every 5 games or so

[Dejounte]

I like Keldon’s drives tonight. They don’t look reckless and forced like they usually do. On top of that, he’s finding guys.

[KingKev]

Zach Collins has a Balenciaga jean shirt on.

White IG baller

[John B]

Keldon is a legit sniper from 3

He’s starting to look like Bruce Bowen, better on drives, but needs to work harder on D. I wonder if Bruce can work with him with his “busy hands.”

[SPURt]

Lonnie is ballin

[Dejounte]

Lockdown defense from this group: Murray/ Lonnie/ Primo/ Vassell/ KBD

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Love Primo's defense.

[RC_Drunkford]

Lonnie‘s defense is way better than last year. At least that area of his game improved.

I been saying line ups with KBD at the 5 are efficient

[SPURt]

There was a poll in the NBA app, it asked who has the better young players, SA or the Dubs?

Does Murray count as young? The poll ended up 75% of voters think the Warriors have the better young core.

[poopbox]

Primo and Vassel defense is what might get White traded one day

[John B]

ST bitches happy again with the young team :lol

[Dejounte]

There was a poll in the NBA app, it asked who has the better young players, SA or the Dubs?

Does Murray count as young? The poll ended up 75% of voters think the Warriors have the better young core.

Wiggins is a starter on the All Star team. That is all you need to know about these poll results.

[SPURt]

Primo has some handles

[Dejounte]

Primo is doing a fine job on Kuminga. And why the fuck is Kuminga acting shocked about that foul? He clearly hit him. Dude is also clumsy as fuck and could injure people the way he plays. The Warriors have a new Zaza with Kuminga.

[SPURt]

Wiggins is a starter on the All Star team. That is all you need to know about these poll results.
Very true

[John B]

Who was that? Gyoza? I thought I order that from a Ramen place. Who are these guys? :lol

[Degoat]

What is so hard about running guys off the 3 PT line!? It seems like every shot warriors make is a 3

[emanueldavidginobili]

Imagine Primo playing his Sophomore year at Alabama this year lmao he would be dominating beyond belief imo.

[poopbox]

This team :lmao

[John B]

GP2. Is that Gary Payton’s kid?

[poopbox]

We really not playing Poeltl?

[Robz4000]

We really not playing Poeltl?

Him and Landale got hurt.

[Degoat]

We really not playing Poeltl?

He got hurt didn’t he?

[John B]

Kerr giving the win, but Pop refusing it :lol

[KingKev]

There was a poll in the NBA app, it asked who has the better young players, SA or the Dubs?

Does Murray count as young? The poll ended up 75% of voters think the Warriors have the better young core.

Poole, Moody, Kuminga and Wiseman vs Vassell, Johnson, Primo, Zollins?

[itzsoweezee]

Kuminga next year is going to be a star

[poopbox]

Warriors outhustling us this entire quarter

[Dex]

We may be the worst 4th quarter team in the league.

[MultiTroll]

What in the hell is the Spurs offensive strategy?

[lefty20]

Lonnie timed that perfectly.

[Robz4000]

Tank gonna roll on tonight.

[poopbox]

Everybody talking about how big and strong Keldon is but he doesn't play anything like Kuminga did in this game who just physically dominates everyone around the rim.

[Dex]

Derrick White has become a waste of space on the court.

[Robz4000]

There was a poll in the NBA app, it asked who has the better young players, SA or the Dubs?

Does Murray count as young? The poll ended up 75% of voters think the Warriors have the better young core.

Sounds about right tbh.

[XDT76]

Spurs definitely tanking, why the else we roll out a lineup of 6'6 and below?

[RC_Drunkford]

This has to be the worst 4th quarter team in the League :lmao

[Leetonidas]

Epic meltdown :lmao

[YoungbuckMurray]

This is an embarrassment

[Degoat]

Absolutely fucking pathetic

[Slippy]

Lonnie has showen inproved defense all season but his off ball defense has become spectacular.

[SPURt]

We need a hero dun dun dun dun dun

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

in :pop: we trust

:lma :lmao

[Dex]

23-5 run for the Warriors

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Tank gonna roll on tonight.

shit like this is what makes :pop: the goat

[gilmor2002]

Spurs is just atrocious in 4th quarter.. can't make any baskets..

[lefty20]

Coldblooded mf, that Murray.

[YoungbuckMurray]

This team absolutely blows

[lefty20]

Well fuck! Another entertaining L and the tank rolls on.

[Dex]

I hate basketball.

Another GLeague scrub putting up 30 on our team.

Meanwhile, our "pros" like Lonnie and White look lost out there.

[Slippy]

This spurs team really does show its age in the 4th. Plus they lack a closer.

Dj giving the spurs a taste of whats required right now.. probably needed it a bit earlier tbh.

[itzsoweezee]

Yeah, warriors have the better young guys

[gilmor2002]

I hate basketball.

Another GLeague scrub putting up 30 on our team.

Meanwhile, our "pros" like Lonnie and White look lost out there.

Lonnie was playing well.. My beef is with KJ.. totally useless

[poopbox]

This is one of those flash bulb games for me where I'm not saying I want Derrick White traded...but if someone offers something good for him you take it no questions asked cause he doesn't impact winning or losing anymore. If it takes trading White to get Collins you should do it cause I'm not so sure what Derrick does right now that Primo and Vassel won't be doing next year.

[Dex]

Game over.

Another one for the tank, but this team just doesn't have it.

[poopbox]

Also Keldon isn't the answer to anything for us. Kuminga severely out played him at all facets of the game. If you can get something good for Keldon and White you should cause both of these guys shrink and big moments way more than they come through.

[Gibbz]

Absolutely fucking pathetic.

[KingKev]

This spurs team really does show its age in the 4th. Plus they lack a closer.

Dj giving the spurs a taste of whats required right now.. probably needed it a bit earlier tbh.

how are they showing their age versus a younger squad???

[SPURt]

Damn that was epic, way to earn a loss

[Dex]

This is where the Spurs really miss a guy DeMar or LaMarcus in the 4th....a "go to" guy.

But fuck them because they didn't win every single game, right?

[Robz4000]

Tank rolls on :flag:

[emanueldavidginobili]

Despicable loss. Just shows the product that the Warriors are putting out. Their fucking G League practically out played the Spurs.

[itzsoweezee]

This is where the Spurs really miss a guy DeMar or LaMarcus in the 4th....a "go to" guy.

But fuck them because they didn't win every single game, right?

Lol

[Dverde]

An overall win. Poop lost the game doing poop things, but we owe to him to him this year and next. Sucks to lose but good. D White should be traded if possible. He should sad leadership skills

[Barfunk]

I mean, this is what we wanted. Also wanted Pop to get his Wreck Chord a little earlier than this though. Won't matter if we draft 1, Pop will put him in the G-League because it's his way or the highway.

[Robz4000]

This is where the Spurs really miss a guy DeMar or LaMarcus in the 4th....a "go to" guy.

But fuck them because they didn't win every single game, right?

I sure do miss watching DePression huck ISO fadeaway bricks in the final minute tbh.

[slick'81]

Great loss sa! Tank rolls on

[boutons_deux]

Yet another blowing a big lead and collapsing choking in the fourth quarter 16-35

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs lost to a bunch of G-Leaguers before. Let's get that L!

:bobo Nobody should be mad here. This team needs a top 5 pick more than anything. Just keep losing

[John B]

ST bitches happy again with the young team :lol

I take that back :lmao

[NASpurs]

:rollin

[Dex]

Damn that was epic, way to earn a loss

You misspelled "embarrassing".

Yay...our draft pick percentages just went up by 0.5%.

That's a demoralizing loss for the team.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs have the players but they don't have the mental toughness of winners

[emanueldavidginobili]

Probably a different out come with Jakob playing but still.

[tim_duncan_fan]

What a sight. The finest in choke artistry.

I call this game, "The Moan A Loser".

[KingKev]

There are some really dumb ppl on this board. Holy fk.

[Dex]

I sure do miss watching DePression huck ISO fadeaway bricks in the final minute tbh.

DeRozan probably would have made one of those shots, instead of our "young studs" throwing the ball around hopelessly to end up with a defended three while falling out of bounds.

[NASpurs]

:lol urinal
:lol top five team in the West

[Dex]

Good learning experience for the young guys, I guess.

Learning experience as in a good way to NOT CLOSE A GAME.

[itzsoweezee]

DeRozan probably would have made one of those shots, instead of our "young studs" throwing the ball around hopelessly to end up with a defended three while falling out of bounds.

No he wouldn’t, he was terrible in those high pressure moments. You people have very short memories. Besides, the team is better off without him even if it means they win 5 less games this season. They were a lottery team either way

[XDT76]

They fucking don't have the team. They definitely lack decent big man. Nevermind we would continue to draft 6'5 players for the next decade because they are suppose to be bpa and play them at 4 and 5. I don't blame the players becoming lost bcos everyone on the floor is trying to do the same thing and their roles on the floor is being taken up and no one knows who to defend/post inside.

[Barfunk]

At least DJ ate again, but it's gotta suck putting up good stats while mostly losing.

[Dex]

No he wouldn’t, he was terrible in those high pressure moments. You people have very short memories. Besides, the team is better off without him even if it means they win 5 less games this season. They were a lottery team either way

It's not all about the win and loss column.

It's about the team that we have knowing how to NOT blow a 17 point lead and being able to make plays down the stretch.

No one on this team has shown the ability to do that other than maybe Dejounte....and even that is questionable.

[KingKev]

Spurstalk blowing up lol.

This board has the dumbest fan base i’ve ever encountered. If we had won this game at the buzzer you would all be rejoicing.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Should have still won this game without Jakob, but damn this guy is huge for this team.

The Warriors are deep as fuck.

[Gibbz]

Kuminga is gonna be great.

[Dex]

I guarantee that nobody in the Spurs locker room is happy right now.

That is a game they SHOULD have won, and they fucked it up.

[LakerHater]

Truly Embarassing!

[daslicer]

I guarantee that nobody in the Spurs locker room is happy right now.

That is a game they SHOULD have won, and they fucked it up.

This is just a bad team. They have lost too many games they should have won this year like the losses against the Rockets, Pistons, Kings.

[John B]

Probably a different out come with Jakob playing but still.

Seriously? It shouldn’t have mattered against practically GLeaguers :bang

[KingKev]

Seriously? It shouldn’t have mattered against practically GLeaguers :bang

Kuminga, Moody and Poole even Lee are not g-leaguers.

[John B]

And people upset Spurs don’t have anybody in the AS game, not even Devin on that Freshman/Sophomore fmgame. Nobody deserves it tbh

[Slippy]

how are they showing their age versus a younger squad???

Meant in general and today.. most of their 4th quarters have gone the same way this season.

Just becuase the dubs were younger doesnt mean the spurs becomes experienced all of a sudden.

[KingKev]

Meant in general and today.. most of their 4th quarters have gone the same way this season.

Just becuase the dubs were younger doesnt mean the spurs becomes experienced all of a sudden.

We just closed out with a lineup that has 100+ games together and lost to a guys who are collectively
younger and less experienced but MORE TALENTED.

[John B]

Kuminga, Moody and Poole even Lee are not g-leaguers.

Moody, Q and Gyoza were just playing Toros the other night. Q is 2-0 against his former teams :lol

[Gibbz]

Keep DJ happy, hit in the next draft, and cross your fingers for Vassell/Primo is basically where we're at.

[BackHome]

Yep, in the end Talent trumps all and we only got a dash of talent. Right now we have only two players who would get significant playing time on a good playoff team - Murray and Poodle every one else is just HOPE right now. So in the end the only way to get good talent for us is through high lottery draft picks. To get those picks we have to do a better job of trading assets selling high vs low and be willing to take on a bad contract to get picks.

You want to get back to happy Spurs basketball then pray we land in the top 5 this year and the top 5 next year cause that’s the only way we getting the talent we need

[DeRozan m8]

Spurstalk blowing up lol.

This board has the dumbest fan base i’ve ever encountered. If we had won this game at the buzzer you would all be rejoicing.

Shut up, dickhead

[Slippy]

We just closed out with a lineup that has 100+ games together and lost to a guys who are collectively
younger and less experienced but MORE TALENTED.

Spurs have played the same way against shithouse opposition already this season particularly in rhe 4th. You could write a book on it. You seem shocked.

I liked XD post from top that best explains this happening.

[GAustex]

Spurs let GS bully them. Can’t let a dude throw elbows like 00 did.

[Slippy]

They fucking don't have the team. They definitely lack decent big man. Nevermind we would continue to draft 6'5 players for the next decade because they are suppose to be bpa and play them at 4 and 5. I don't blame the players becoming lost bcos everyone on the floor is trying to do the same thing and their roles on the floor is being taken up and no one knows who to defend/post inside.

Ya pop finshing with Beta after going Jock and Drew for 3quarters cant help cohesion.

[wildbill2u]

Spurs simply choke in the 4th quarter. Team was lousy in shooting in the 4th and that is the story of the game. DeJounte tries to put the team on his shoulder by going one on one, but the other teams are ready for that. I wouldn't play Johnson in the 4th because he is a lousy defensive player and on offense makes too many mistakes--bad passes, trying to go one on one. I guess Pop feels he has to play him because of the shooting streak.

[John B]

Kuminga is gonna be great.

Actually he did 19/3/3 and most against no Center. True if Poeltl were there, Spurs won this. The C talent though after Poeltl just nosedived.

[Slippy]

For context cos some acting like spurs got dominated . Spurs for 3 quarters were the better team up 104 to 89. Then got outscored a shameful but familiar 35 to 16.

[John B]

For context cos some acting like spurs got dominated . Spurs for 3 quarters were the better team up 104 to 89. Then got outscored a shameful but familiar 35 to 16.

The game is played 4 quarters, so the final L is what matters

[BatManu20]

Just got home from the game. Embarrassing amount of warriors fans in the building. Sounded like a home game for them.

Great, entertaining game and a good loss tbh. Keep the tank rolling boys.



:flag:

[Robz4000]

Spurstalk blowing up lol.

This board has the dumbest fan base i’ve ever encountered. If we had won this game at the buzzer you would all be rejoicing.


You can always hop over to Lakersground and chill with them. Might be more up your alley tbh.

[Robz4000]

Just got home from the game. Embarrassing amount of warriors fans in the building. Sounded like a home game for them.

Great, entertaining game and a good loss tbh. Keep the tank rolling boys.

:flag:

:lol noticed that on the telecast. Pretty embarrassing how the AT&T Center has become a home game for opposing teams, but not surprising.

[Thomas82]

We need for the Kings to start winning again.

[MultiTroll]

Should have still won this game without Jakob, but damn this guy is huge for this team.

The Warriors are deep as fuck.
15-5 offensive boards out rebounded.
Most critical after DJ gave us the 120-119 lead, all we need is an offensive rebound after Poole chucks a 3 pter and misses with 20 seconds left.

Too much to ask. Warriors get rebound and Poole gets a 2nd chance. Makes it.

[emanueldavidginobili]

With the players the Spurs played today they shouldn’t have lost. I’m starting to think it’s the system and whatever the fuck Pop has them running. Kerr had is players in much better position to win the game. I get it the Spurs were up, but this has happened plenty of other times this season.

[timtonymanu]

Can we please draft in the top 5!

[slick'81]

Can we please draft in the top 5!


thats the plan

[mystargtr34]

Great loss tbh. I was actively rooting for the Warriors but still wanted the Spurs players to do well. If we can somehow end up with the 5th worst record (Orlando, Detroit, Houston and OKC are locks for the bottom 4 imo) then that would be a great spot for the Spurs. You then gave a chance of getting a lucky bounce and getting in the top 3. Any of Jabari Smith, Banchero or Chet would all easily play the 4 for the Spurs. Jabari and Banchero could play 3-4.

Gotta dream.

[XDT76]

For context cos some acting like spurs got dominated . Spurs for 3 quarters were the better team up 104 to 89. Then got outscored a shameful but familiar 35 to 16.

Which is worse for 2 straight games, it's like the opponents just let the Spurs thought that they have a chance and then just wipe it out in the 4th. Kinda like a cat playing with the mouse.

[siraulo23]

wtf was that in the 4th :lol

disappointing

[Slippy]

The game is played 4 quarters, so the final L is what matters

Up until January i cared. Now Im so used to these 4th quarter collapses its become easier to handle .

Also making the loses easier. Is the position they are in.. as in playing great , yet losing in rhe end and improving their chances of a better draft pick.

[John B]

Great loss tbh. I was actively rooting for the Warriors but still wanted the Spurs players to do well. If we can somehow end up with the 5th worst record (Orlando, Detroit, Houston and OKC are locks for the bottom 4 imo) then that would be a great spot for the Spurs. You then gave a chance of getting a lucky bounce and getting in the top 3. Any of Jabari Smith, Banchero or Chet would all easily play the 4 for the Spurs. Jabari and Banchero could play 3-4.

Gotta dream.

The only thing that keeps me at night

[John B]

With the players the Spurs played today they shouldn’t have lost. I’m starting to think it’s the system and whatever the fuck Pop has them running. Kerr had is players in much better position to win the game. I get it the Spurs were up, but this has happened plenty of other times this season.

Not playing Poeltl really hurt then especially in the 4th.

[John B]

:lol noticed that on the telecast. Pretty embarrassing how the AT&T Center has become a home game for opposing teams, but not surprising.

F’ckin Curry cajoling Dubs fan in our own home, disgusting. Beat by GLeaguers :bang

[slick'81]

Spurs gotta stay ahead of those pels and blazers

[Fireball]

Pathetic ...

[JeffDuncan]

With the players the Spurs played today they shouldn’t have lost. I’m starting to think it’s the system and whatever the fuck Pop has them running. ...


Yep. Want a specific example, from this game?

Go to the 4th, about 2:20 left, a possession when the Spurs had a foolish turnover. But the turnover isn’t the point here, rather the set, by which I mean the deployment of players at the beginning of the possession. Keldon was in the middle, with White and Vassell at the corners.

Now look at something, the percentages on corner 3s this season.

White, .195
Vassell, .309
Keldon, .563

So in an important situation they put White and Vassell in the corners, and have Keldon stand in the middle at about the free throw line. Hm.

I’m not sure how much more needs to be said. I’d just add it’s the kind of thing losers do.

[KingKev]

Spurs have played the same way against shithouse opposition already this season particularly in rhe 4th. You could write a book on it. You seem shocked.

I liked XD post from top that best explains this happening.

I’m not shocked, i’m rebutting your point this loss was due to inexperience when we had the edge there.

[duncan2k5]

This is where the Spurs really miss a guy DeMar or LaMarcus in the 4th....a "go to" guy.

But fuck them because they didn't win every single game, right?

We had them and missed the playoffs twice in a row

[duncan2k5]

We either need to trade White, or bring him off the bench... He isn't consistent and is unreliable... And doesn't have a dog mentality... (Soft)

[KingKev]

We either need to trade White, or bring him off the bench... He isn't consistent and is unreliable... And doesn't have a dog mentality... (Soft)

I’m a huge White hater but this was a pretty good game from him on the offensive end. Anyone that still expects him to step up in crunch time on the offensive end hasn’t watched him play.

If he had more games like this he’d be a keeper as a solid 6th man.

[pookenstein]

:lol noticed that on the telecast. Pretty embarrassing how the AT&T Center has become a home game for opposing teams, but not surprising.

Even one of the human bowling participants was wearing Warriors shorts. :lol

[pookenstein]

That, for me, was one of the rare occasions where the loss was equaly good and very disappointing.

[twincam]

So I heard they played against a 9 man rotation Warrior team without Curry and still got their asses handed to them? LOL!!!!

[Chomag]

Beaten by another GLeague filled out roster is pretty pathetic . Getting the team ready to play is part of a coaches responsibility...]

[Dejounte]

The Spurs lost because they couldn’t generate points outside of perimeter shooting. We have a lot of guys who fall in love too much with their jumpshot that when they miss, it’s an easy layup on the other end. Vassell and White are the most guilty ones of these, with the former likely lacking in strength and skill to score inside. Kuminga was playing bully ball inside and the Spurs had no answer for it. That player can be anywhere from five feet tall to seven feet tall. Someone has to be more physical and take it inside. They rely way too much on jump shooting, and out of all them, Murray is the only one with a go-to move. The others have a predictable crossover that typically ends in a clank.

[Dejounte]

Actually, this would have been the perfect game for Collins to make his debut. He’s the only one on the team with a semblance of a post game.

[Dex]

Beaten by another GLeague filled out roster is pretty pathetic . Getting the team ready to play is part of a coaches responsibility...]

They were ready to play...for three quarters.

I've never seen a team fold like a house of cards in the 4th as much as this group does.

[rjv]

The Spurs lost because they couldn’t generate points outside of perimeter shooting. We have a lot of guys who fall in love too much with their jumpshot that when they miss, it’s an easy layup on the other end. Vassell and White are the most guilty ones of these, with the former likely lacking in strength and skill to score inside. Kuminga was playing bully ball inside and the Spurs had no answer for it. That player can be anywhere from five feet tall to seven feet tall. Someone has to be more physical and take it inside. They rely way too much on jump shooting, and out of all them, Murray is the only one with a go-to move. The others have a predictable crossover that typically ends in a clank.

agreed. DJ and jacob are the only players on the current roster that are built for the 4th quarter. Primo is well on his way to become the other player who'd be able to do the same. and mcdermott has no business being out there in critical moments unless we have to space the floor on a specific possession. he had a stretch in the 4th last night that helped to launch the warriors comeback.

[MultiTroll]

119-118 2 ft basket by Poole comes after an obvious travel. Refs missed it, not pathetic D by Spurs nor good play by Poole.

DJ with two clutch baskets in a row. Erased.

[GAustex]

00 bullied the whole team and that dude is a kid.
Another coaching gem

[couchman]

I need to see what led to this epic collapse but one of the reasons we have lost more close games than most teams is that we don't have a true go-to guy/closer on this team.
We get our points through great team basketball, but that requires that everyone keep their composure in key moments instead of other teams being able to rely on their star to create a good shot.
We really need a true #1 scorer who can create their own shot and/or break down a defense.

[MultiTroll]

^ DJ did a great job scoring by himself two consecutive trips up the floor to give the Spurs the lead TWICE.
Ahead 120-119, watch the pathetic D by KJ after the missed three pointer bythe Dubs.

1488722256465317895
Floats around in no mans land with his head up his ass, then goes over and takes a knee near the loose ball scuffle.
I mean wtf is he injured or wtf was that?

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

i think pop has done a great coaching job this year. the players just ... aren't that good

sorry fellas

but pop is addressing the talent issue by making sure the spurs get the best chance at the highest lotto pick

:toast :lma :pop: :lma :toast

[R. DeMurre]

Spurs simply choke in the 4th quarter. Team was lousy in shooting in the 4th and that is the story of the game. DeJounte tries to put the team on his shoulder by going one on one, but the other teams are ready for that. I wouldn't play Johnson in the 4th because he is a lousy defensive player and on offense makes too many mistakes--bad passes, trying to go one on one. I guess Pop feels he has to play him because of the shooting streak.

KJ not only played, but was promoted from small ball power forward to small ball center.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Pretty funny that this team flatlines whenever another coach throws out the zone defense.

Pop solidifying a higher draft pick because this loss should demoralize the troops.

Nice!! :tu

[R. DeMurre]

So much of this loss (and the overall team record) has to be attributed-- along with the obvious inexperience-- to the composition of the team. The Spurs shoot fewer threes than the vast majority of teams, and have terrible rebounding from their forward positions. Other teams are shooting and hitting more threes, and rebounding more three point attempt misses for second and third chance opportunities. The Spurs are young and in rebuild mode, so it's somewhat forgivable as I'm sure no one in the front office anticipates McDermott being a starter very far into the future. But the question of KJ as a power forward is the interesting dilemma. At this point, I'd honestly feel more comfortable with Murray as a small forward than with Keldon as a power forward, mostly due to his natural instincts & abilities as a rebounder.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Murray as a small forward and Keldon as a power forward

:pop:

[MultiTroll]

119-118 2 ft basket by Poole comes after an obvious travel. Refs missed it, not pathetic D by Spurs nor good play by Poole.

DJ with two clutch baskets in a row. Erased.
Here it is. Check out the bullshit travel by Poole.
DJ basket starts at 8:34, b.s. travel comes after.

https://youtu.be/0Q5UG0Ga_MY?t=514

[JeffDuncan]

So much of this loss (and the overall team record) has to be attributed-- along with the obvious inexperience-- to the composition of the team. The Spurs shoot fewer threes than the vast majority of teams, …


As a percentage of the shots they take, the Spurs shoot the fewest 3s in the league. As usual.

They hit 3pt shots at a respectable rate, tho. They’re in the top half of the league, currently 12th, in 3pt shooting %.

Same old story. Better than average 3pt shooting ability, that they don’t use.

[KingKev]

Beaten by another GLeague filled out roster is pretty pathetic . Getting the team ready to play is part of a coaches responsibility...]

You do realize we are a “g-league filled out roster” ourselves don’t you?

[KingKev]

Here it is. Check out the bullshit travel by Poole.
DJ basket starts at 8:34, b.s. travel comes after.

https://youtu.be/0Q5UG0Ga_MY?t=514

who fking cares. Their up and coming talent is far better than nearly our entire team. One call makes no dofference in the bigger scheme.

[KingKev]

As a percentage of the shots they take, the Spurs shoot the fewest 3s in the league. As usual.

They hit 3pt shots at a respectable rate, tho. They’re in the top half of the league, currently 12th, in 3pt shooting %.

Same old story. Better than average 3pt shooting ability, that they don’t use.

Better than average shooting because they don’t force 3pt shots. Most ofniur team would shoot considerably worse on volume.

[MultiTroll]

who fking cares. Their up and coming talent is far better than nearly our entire team. One call makes no dofference in the bigger scheme.
Could, perhaps was difference in game.
Ya the Poppys had 2000 other chances to close this but still, it's a burn call on what was good D in the clutch.

[John B]

Could, perhaps was difference in game.
Ya the Poppys had 2000 other chances to close this but still, it's a burn call on what was good D in the clutch.

Spurs kept getting out rebounded over and over and Pop did not adjust. Heck Juancho probably had gotten better rebounds than Keldon or McDermont and probably protected the rim better, anything, and that’s down 17 pts!! As if Pop already marked this as a loss. I guess that’s what it was. It was just last minute call by Kerr to pull his starters, but already Pop marked this as a loss. He already penciled in the one’s he would win just enough for his winningest coach, and lose the rest to get a higher pick in the draft.

[RC_Drunkford]

the shocking thing is the Spurs are actually a middle of the pack 4th quarter team in the NBA. They are a NBA worst -11.3 points in the last 3 games though

[RC_Drunkford]

Pretty funny that this team flatlines whenever another coach throws out the zone defense.

Pop solidifying a higher draft pick because this loss should demoralize the troops.

Nice!! :tu

this has been the case for 2 years now. That's just how you defend a team that loves to score in the paint, but can't shoot well enough from outside. Simple

[TDomination]

first time all year i felt frustrated about a loss. i guess i still want this team to win!

its funny seeing others frustrated as well though...since it SEEMS like that majority are on team tank.

oh well

i love watching DJ though. Man i'm truly excited about his future. i truly hope he can play with a legit star, could be something special.

[boutons_deux]

No winner's guts, no glory

[MannyIsGod]

This loss has left a really really bad taste in my mouth. This is a lot like the recent Houston loss.

The loss for the tank and a higher draft pick is good, but the young core shitting the bed in games they shoulnd't lose is fairly disheartening. Isolated games here and there is fine, but if it becomes a trend then thats just bad.

I felt DJM deffered too much in the fourth until maybe the last minute or two. I think dude needed to take over and show that he's the best player on the court.

[KingKev]

Jak, Jock, Zach, KBD out tomorrow vs Miami. McDonuts, DJ are questionable.

White/Walker/Eubanks to save the day!!

[RC_Drunkford]

Pop is 100% on team tank :bobo

[slick'81]

Pop is 100% on team tank :bobo


just keep the L's coming

[John B]

Pop is 100% on team tank :bobo

Semi-tank. Trying to teach in 3 quarters, just to lose in the 4th

[offset formation]

Kerr doing Pop a solid trying to get him that wins record tbh.

You were saying?

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Semi-tank. Trying to teach in 3 quarters, just to lose in the 4th

Yep

As for djm i think he gets gassed in the 4th from carrying the team the first 3

[John B]

Yep

As for djm i think he gets gassed in the 4th from carrying the team the first 3

I’m fine with it. Let’s get that top 5 and who knows with that ping pong ball?

[Ocotillo]

I was unable to watch the game. I know Jock and Jakob are out due to concussion protocols tonight and they both injured their heads in the Warriors loss. What happened? Surely they weren't in the game at the same time and collided with one another?

[KingKev]

I was unable to watch the game. I know Jock and Jakob are out due to concussion protocols tonight and they both injured their heads in the Warriors loss. What happened? Surely they weren't in the game at the same time and collided with one another?

hahaha that would sum up this season. Jak got popped with an elbow by a Kuminga and it was a dousy. Didn’t see anything happen to Jock tbh but I think Pop may have slapped him for missing a rotation.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

hahaha that would sum up this season. Jak got popped with an elbow by a Kuminga and it was a dousy. Didn’t see anything happen to Jock tbh but I think Pop may have slapped him for missing a rotation.

Kuminga almost hammered DJM with his elbows on another play. Kid plays hard, but I'm shocked he didn't get T'd up for the shot he gave Poeltl. He was kind of an out of control dickhead most of the game. ZaZa must be giving him some playing tips when you're facing San Antonio. Had we had Jakob out there we win. He was having his way with the Warriors. Jock is a terrible help defender and is a turnstile in the paint.

The refs swallowed their whistles on that play and gave the ball to the Warriors on 3 other plays that I saw where our guy slapped the ball away but it touched the Warriors' player last. Frustrating to watch the Warriors...even when half their team is out they still have 3 guys in stripes helping them win.

[KingKev]

Kuminga almost hammered DJM with his elbows on another play. Kid plays hard, but I'm shocked he didn't get T'd up for the shot he gave Poeltl. He was kind of an out of control dickhead most of the game. ZaZa must be giving him some playing tips when you're facing San Antonio. Had we had Jakob out there we win. He was having his way with the Warriors. Jock is a terrible help defender and is a turnstile in the paint.

The refs swallowed their whistles on that play and gave the ball to the Warriors on 3 other plays that I saw where our guy slapped the ball away but it touched the Warriors' player last. Frustrating to watch the Warriors...even when half their team is out they still have 3 guys in stripes helping them win.

I googled it and apparently Landale also took a hit from Kuminga. I didn't see it myself. Kuminga is a big strong body I must admit. He made Big Body Keldon look like a little boy a few times out there.

[XDT76]

I’m fine with it. Let’s get that top 5 and who knows with that ping pong ball?

With how our season goes we might be bottom 5 team and draft at 10th

[KingKev]

With how our season goes we might be bottom 5 team and draft at 10th

Not even statistically possible.

[Slippy]

Edit wrong game