Game Thread: Rockets at Spurs - Thursday 2/4/2022 | 7:30 PM CT

[John B]

Spurs Injuries: Keita Bates-Diop (Out — Competition Reconditioning), Zach Collins (Out — Competition Reconditioning), Jock Landale (Out — Concussion Protocols), Jakob Poeltl (Out — Concussion Protocols), Doug McDermott (Questionable — Ankle), Dejounte Murray (Questionable — Wrist)
Rockets Injuries: John Wall (Out — Not With Team), Usman Garuba (Out — Wrist)

Pop has mentioned in an interview yesterday that Zollins may debut against the Rockets tonight, after reconditioning in Austin for the last couple of weeks. I don’t expect a lot of minutes, but I’m excited to see some of his mobility in an NBA game. Murray may also play tonight.

I’m in a tank team right now, but I’m hoping for a win tonight! Without Poeltl, it will be hard. Spurs by 4pts. Go Spurs Go! :flag::flag::flag:

[Ocotillo]

I dunno. When one of Jak or DJ is out, this team is pretty dang horrible. If both are out, Houston will have to deliberately throw this game no matter how weak they are.

[Dex]

You done messed up now A-Aron.

[Leetonidas]

Zollins already ruled out? Pop just said yesterday he would probably make his debut vs Houston :pctoss

[MannyIsGod]

The early injury reports aren't really accurate

[MultiTroll]

Rest Murray regardless.

[BatManu20]

This is a Spurs win. Rockets are the worst defensive team in the league. Truly awful on that end. And they’re tanking harder than us.

[NASpurs]

Did Moe from the 3 Stooges bump Jock and Poeltl's heads together?

I missed what happened with those two.

[MultiTroll]

This is a Spurs win. Rockets are the worst defensive team in the league. Truly awful on that end. And they’re tanking harder than us.
Classic matchup.
You sure? Could money be put on the Spurs to win? They just F'd me vs the Santa Cruz Warriors.
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[KingKev]

Did Moe from the 3 Stooges bump Jock and Poeltl's heads together?

I missed what happened with those two.

Both took shots from Kuminga. Jak’s was an elbow that would put most of us to sleep.

[emanueldavidginobili]

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[slick'81]

With zach collins back the tank is officially off!

[TDomination]

Zach Collins playing?
watch out now!

[BatManu20]

Portland just went all-in on the tank. Joke of a return for them too. Poverty franchise.


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[RC_Drunkford]

if Zach Collins is playing there is actually a reason to watch this game

[KingKev]

Portland just went all-in on the tank. Joke of a return for them too. Poverty franchise.


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Wrong thread. Also we already know.

[Leetonidas]

The Zach Collins Era officially begins tonight

[ismael-robert]

Spurs Injuries: Keita Bates-Diop (Out — Competition Reconditioning), Zach Collins (Out — Competition Reconditioning), Jock Landale (Out — Concussion Protocols), Jakob Poeltl (Out — Concussion Protocols), Doug McDermott (Questionable — Ankle), Dejounte Murray (Questionable — Wrist)
Rockets Injuries: John Wall (Out — Not With Team), Usman Garuba (Out — Wrist)

Pop has mentioned in an interview yesterday that Zollins may debut against the Rockets tonight, after reconditioning in Austin for the last couple of weeks. I don’t expect a lot of minutes, but I’m excited to see some of his mobility in an NBA game. Murray may also play tonight.

I’m in a tank team right now, but I’m hoping for a win tonight! Without Poeltl, it will be hard. Spurs by 4pts. Go Spurs Go! :flag::flag::flag:

Today isn't Thursday sparky...geeze can't even copy n paste right

[NASpurs]

Knownig Collins' injury history, if you miss this game, you might miss him playing again this year. Get that DVR ready.

[KingKev]

Today isn't Thursday sparky...geeze can't even copy n paste right

lol also created 3 posts for this.

[spurs10]

Go Spurs!

[slick'81]

Zollins a dub/dub with a 3 ,and spurs by10 !

[mystargtr34]

Hopefully Murray is out too. A loss tonight would bring the Spurs within 1 loss of the last place Rockets. A top 5 pick is starting look like a decent chance of happening.

[wildbill2u]

Apparently Collins has been doing well in the G League according to stats. However, his stats in regular NBA games before he was unable to play weren't very good. I hope he does well against NBA competition, even against the lowly Rockets, but let's not expect too much.

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[LeBowen]

Pop not messing around, he'll make sure he gets the record.

[PhantomDashCam]

Sengun may be Turkish for ‘Traffic Cone’…

[emanueldavidginobili]

DJs ability to get to the rim+finish at the rim has improved exponentially as of late. Along with everything else really

[tim_duncan_fan]

I'm feeling a career high from Primo tonight.

[BatManu20]

Yea Houston is still the worst defensive team in the league. They’re horrendous. Lay-up line all day.

[Dejounte]

Vassell needs to do a ton of dribbling drills in the offseason

[poopbox]

Both these teams are awful

[Thomas82]

Either the Spurs really want this game or the Rockets are throwing it.

[poopbox]

I knew McDermott was awful defensively but I didn't know he was this bad.

[Dejounte]

Tate complains like a mother fucker. What an annoying player. Stop crying to the refs.

[Rocalcio]

Collins is balling so far.

[RC_Drunkford]

Collins is way too excited right now, but had some nice plays on offense. It will take a couple of games for him to settle down

[poopbox]

Collins might be the first big on our team to take a 15 foot jumpshot all year :rollin

[RC_Drunkford]

Is Walker out for rest?

[Dejounte]

Collins is way too excited right now, but had some nice plays on offense. It will take a couple of games for him to settle down

The big takeaway here is how much he’s playing with the other starters… HMMMMMMM……

[John B]

Sengun seems to have gotten bigger and taller, just looking besides Zach Collins.

[RC_Drunkford]

The big takeaway here is how much he’s playing with the other starters… HMMMMMMM……

well the Spurs should do their due dilligence if he can somewhat replace Poeltl in case a great offer comes along. They are doing what they are supposed to do

[John B]

Just seeing Zach almost got two of Murray’s rebounds. He didn’t get the memo? :spin

[Ocotillo]

I guess it’s Christopher’s turn to have a career night against the Spurs

[emanueldavidginobili]

Derrick White really has regressed already smh. Big fan of his too

[Dex]

Derrick White really has regressed already smh. Big fan of his too

Very disappointing. He goes off every once in a while, but can't seem to keep the candle burning.

[poopbox]

Wood grabbed white by the neck with the ref looking right at him and then was confused when it was called a foul :lmao

[PhantomDashCam]

Wood grabbed white by the neck with the ref looking right at him and then was confused when it was called a foul :lmao

‘Yeah that was plain ridiculous. Does Silas coach this team or is it John Lucas? He’s much more engaged and gets on his players. Silas sits there with this smirk.

[slick'81]

Pooodle power!!! Gg

[PhantomDashCam]

Houston are an abomination. Our guys may get punked every now and then but it’s more to do with ability than effort. Houston doesn’t understand basic defensive principles and their Offense makes some pick-up games look like prime Golden State…

[slick'81]

Not gonna out tank h-town

[BatManu20]

Pacers lost again (shocker). This win is gonna hurt us tbh.

[SPURt]

Jakob out here batting his eyes and showing some leg for potential trade partners

[slick'81]

Pacers lost again (shocker). This win is gonna hurt us tbh.


blazers,kings,pacers,pels all gonna jump us ,tbh

[slick'81]

Zoooolins for 3!!!

[poopbox]

Zollins hitting the open 3 :wow

Already the best big on our team

[Thomas82]

I just knew Houston winning was too good to be true.

[SPURt]

This team is fun to watch against this YMCA team

[lefty20]

Tankbuster Zollins putting in some work.

[slick'81]

Zollins straight murdering people

[SPURt]

Me likey Zollins

[slick'81]

At worst spurs have a nice rotation big if zollins stays healthy

[poopbox]

If we had 1 more Zollins we would have 12 more wins

[poopbox]

I hope we play him at the 4 with Poeltl some going forward. Then we would mostly have a modern nba front court

[Leetonidas]

That's the second time Collins just kinda fell down like that. Kinda concerning

[ismael-robert]

Usually when players injured at least on bench but don't think I see Lonnie or jock on bench...trade incoming

[Dex]

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[Dejounte]

It doesn’t matter if Houston is picking ahead of the Spurs in the draft when they keep selecting guys like Green and Sengun who can’t elevate their team to win.

[lefty20]

That's the second time Collins just kinda fell down like that. Kinda concerning
Pretty sure he was inadvertently tripped by Sengun on the first one.

[SPURt]

That Murray/White/Vassell/Johnson/Jakob line up has been the bee’s knees tonight

[poopbox]

It doesn’t matter if Houston is picking ahead of the Spurs in the draft when they keep selecting guys like Green and Sengun who can’t elevate their team to win.

I think Sengun will be really good but not with the Rockets. They are to dysfunctional and Green is going to be nothing but a gunner. I wish we would have drafted him.

[PhantomDashCam]

It doesn’t matter if Houston is picking ahead of the Spurs in the draft when they keep selecting guys like Green and Sengun who can’t elevate their team to win.

I think Sengun will be fine in the long term. He needs a specific front court pairing though. Coincidentally, I feel they passed on the ultimate compliment and probably ROY in Mobley. Wild.

[Rito3d30]

funny if the Spurs still get the higher pick than the Rockets
:rollin

[slick'81]

Murray needs a few more boards

[slick'81]

Poodle bullying the rockets

[SPURt]

Why is Pop go this hard this late in a blowout?

[Dejounte]

Murray should have had at least 15 assists tonight. His teammates missed a lot of easy layups.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Next 4 days off

[SPURt]

These Spurs making great passes, seem to be enjoying getting assists

[Mr. Body]

I think Sengun will be really good but not with the Rockets. They are to dysfunctional and Green is going to be nothing but a gunner. I wish we would have drafted him.

Agree. It's a disaster for him to be with the Rockets. This team is going to be a shitshow for a long time.

[BatManu20]

Spurs starters still in up 25 with 4 min left :lol

[lefty20]

Next 4 days off
Trade deadline is the day after. So we might have two new starters on the 9th, unless they play hard-ball and keep negotiating until 11th hour.

[SPURt]

Keldon is a legit sniper. He has such a high arching shot but that joker goes down easy

[John B]

Zollins with 10/7/3. Not bad for the 1st day of work.

[Dex]

Why is Pop go this hard this late in a blowout?


Spurs starters still in up 25 with 4 min left :lol

Guys were feeling it out there. They've endured 34 losses already this season, let them have some fun.

What is Pop supposed to do, save them for the playoffs? :lol

[John B]

Why is Pop go this hard this late in a blowout?

He wants to see how Zollins with the starters and 2nd unit. It’s not like this team is bad, bit I think Pop is still mixing it up and weeding who stays or not.

[poopbox]

He wants to see how Zollins with the starters and 2nd unit. It’s not like this team is bad, bit I think Pop is still mixing it up and weeding who stays or not.
:lol

[MannyIsGod]

Can't be mad at what Collins showed tonight.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Trade deadline is the day after. So we might have two new starters on the 9th, unless they play hard-ball and keep negotiating until 11th hour.
I’m sure they’ll just buyout Thad and stand pat tbh. Spurs already had their trade of the year.

[TDMVPDPOY]

so are the sperms tanking or still picking up stupid wins hurting their draft position...

[GAustex]

Wonder why Lonnie DNP

[TrueSpursFan]

Wonder why Lonnie DNP
Sore knee I believe

[GAustex]

Sore knee I believe
Thanks

[Dex]

so are the sperms tanking or still picking up stupid wins hurting their draft position...

Did you watch the game? They were easily out-tanked in this one...the Rockets run offense like the Washington Generals.

[Dejounte]

Vassell has fallen off a cliff these past 15 or so games. Must be the sophomore slump.

[Dex]

Can't be mad at what Collins showed tonight.

Looked solid out there other than a couple awkward falls....literally still getting his feet back beneath him.

Obviously the big question mark is his health, but if he can get over those injury issues, he would be an asset as a rotation player or a trade piece.

[rascal]

so are the sperms tanking or still picking up stupid wins hurting their draft position...

The Spurs won't tank and will get enough wins to fall outside of the top few draft picks.

[Ocotillo]

Vassell has fallen off a cliff these past 15 or so games. Must be the sophomore slump.

Yeah, it seems like every time he shoots a three it’s a miss. Hopefully it is a sophomore slump.

[ismael-robert]

Thanks

Bigger question is why wasn't he or jock even at game

[Dex]

i can't believe we are living in a time where a group of exciting and young Spurs players come in and thrash the freakin' Houston Rockets...and people are still bitching about it in the Game Thread.

[John B]

I’m not worried about Vassell. Besides Derrick, Vassell has the most natural skills and the smoothest shots. He was quite upset with not getting called at the Freshman/Sophomore game, and posyed “head down and going to work.” I like that.

[daslicer]

I’m not worried about Vassell. Besides Derrick, Vassell has the most natural skills and the smoothest shots. He was quite upset with not getting called at the Freshman/Sophomore game, and posyed “head down and going to work.” I like that.

Vassell reminds me of a young Alan Houston. That's the guy I think he will become eventually when he reaches his potential.