Spurs VS Timberwolves 6:00 10/30

[BackHome]

Spurs play today without Josh Richardson “back” Jeremy Sochan “back” and Vassell “Knee” Primo “pee pee”

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Are Richardson, Vassell and Sochan really out?

[heyheymymy]

Primo:

DNP - groin pull

[GAustex]

Is Vassel really hurt or was he showing off

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3 of our top 5 players are out. Expect carnage.

[BackHome]

Let the Tanking Begin.....:lobt:...........It will be interesting to see what Roby can do with a lot of minutes - Also, I am hoping we see Blake and Branham get some minutes that would be nice and hopefully the show off so we can forget about the P....

[John B]

How come the 3rd youngest team have so much injuries this early in the season? Let the tank begin! :lol:lol:lol

[mikec]

TANK! TANK! TANK! :hat

[lefty20]

No J-Rich should mean debut of Bran tonight.

Wonder who will start for Sochan, KBD or Roby?

[Mr. Body]

Christ.

[mystargtr34]

I’m going with

Jak/Zach
KBD/Roby
Keldon/Mcdermott
Langford/Branham
Tre/Wesley

See how Langford does against Ant. If the offense breaks down with the starting lineup yiu can bring in McDermott for Langford but that’s going to be rough defensively.

[Chinook]

Wow, the Spurs seem desperate to lose. I hope so at least, because hopefully these absences are not the result of an on-going investigation. The Spurs lying about injuries has basically made it impossible to completely give then the benefit of the doubt.

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Wow, the Spurs seem desperate to lose. I hope so at least, because hopefully these absences are not the result of an on-going investigation. The Spurs lying about injuries has basically made it impossible to completely give then the benefit of the doubt.

Wish theyd shown some of that desperation in games 2-5

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[slick'81]

Spurs in a five way tie for 4th in the west. Big game tonight:lobt:

[Chinook]

Wish theyd shown some of that desperation in games 2-5

Yeah. If their goal is to tank, they need to stop being pussies/ballsacks about it. If they're goal is to let the young guns run, then they need to do that and stop sabotaging them. Of course, maybe they're being straight up and are just getting unlucky. Doubt it though.

[LeBowen]

Yeah. If their goal is to tank, they need to stop being pussies/ballsacks about it. If they're goal is to let the young guns run, then they need to do that and stop sabotaging them. Of course, maybe they're being straight up and are just getting unlucky. Doubt it though.

Can't see us having top3 worst record without DNPing someone every game. Some of the teams we're up against are just horrible.
There's no point in even trying to make the play-in, tbh. Just going to get swept. This is the year to tank.
See who develops, hopefully get a good pick and we'll have a ton of cap space in summer, start building a decent roster.
Getting #1 would be amazing, but imo we really need a star PG. Scoot would be perfect.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Watching the tank was always going to suck but now it's worse because the team is actually decent so we are just faking injuries to lose.

What a shitty time.

[Chomag]

I kind of have forgotten what it's like to lose , that's not very good fuel for a tank tbh.

[rascal]

Incoming a tank game

[BackHome]

The Spurs need to get there shit together this year as I think this is a crucial point for this organization - They need to hit on on a couple of things and if they do it I think they can make huge strides and redeem themselves.

1. They definitely need to land a top 5 pick - Yeah I want the number 1 pick but I will still be very happy with guy 2 - 4 this is a VERY talented draft

2. If they have decided they are not going to be able to sign Poetl either because of $ or fit it is EXTREMLEY important that we don't let him walk for nothing. The best would be two first both unconditional the second would be first unconditional and the second pick protected 1-8. But the worse thing is loosing him for nothing like we did with LMA

3. Icing on the Cake would be moving Richardson for a mid first and McDermott for a late first...

[Chomag]

Everyones out,, watch us still win :lol

[rascal]

Losing Primo has the FO in full tank mode now.

[scott]

Is Bassey with the team or still in Austin?

Rather than KBD/Roby at 4, I'd rather see Collins/Roby and have Bassey get some run backing up Jak.

[playbonner15]

Spurs play today without Josh Richardson “back” Jeremy Sochan “back” and Vassell “Knee” Primo “pee pee”
sucks :( hopefully more Roby time and Branham plays

[playbonner15]

Losing Primo has the FO in full tank mode now.
Yup compete then tank bec they did the right thing. Gotta increase the chances of landing a higher pick

[Chomag]

Honestly maybe the FO actually woke up and came to the realization that this team as is is good enough to be a dynasty if they could just add that 1 more elite talent to the fold.

I'm leaning to no but maybe time will tell how serious they are now at going for a top pick for a generational talent.

[scott]

Roby also out with flu-like symptoms. I guess we are going to see a lot of KBD and probably some KJ and McD at the 4 like last year.

[mystargtr34]

Damn Roby too. Dropping like flies. Going to be some good minutes for Langford and Branham at the 2 spot.

[BackHome]

How come they not getting their FLU/COVID shots........

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgWgE--WYAEiejP?format=jpg&name=large

[K...]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgWgE--WYAEiejP?format=jpg&name=large

thats 2 second round picks in a starting lineup. That's pretty rare

[BillMc]

Romeo? Really?

[RC_Drunkford]

I guess Pop took them to a dinner spot that was serving bad food :lol

[mystargtr34]

Romeo? Really?

He’s the only natural fit left. You cant start McDermott the Spurs will get murdered by Ant, D-Lo, even Mcdaniels. You can’t hid McDermott anywhere against this Wolves starting 5.

[RC_Drunkford]

Poeltl got a hook shot? :wow

[mystargtr34]

Jakob got nice touch inside 8 feet.

[Dejounte]

Yeah I dont think the team is just going to bend over tonight because guys are out. The Twolves will have to expose their weaknesses tonight.

[Dejounte]

BLAKE !!

[RC_Drunkford]

I love this team. Just a hard nosed group that plays the right way. Just get that franchise player and we're back

[mystargtr34]

McDermott is a prime example of how a role type can determine if a player is a liability or an asset.

As a starter he’s a liability due to his defense. Off the bench he’s an asset.

[BatManu20]

Zollins has been great so far this season tbh.

[Dejounte]

Blake and Malaki look damn good.

[RC_Drunkford]

damn this T-Wolves team has some of my most hated players on the roster. Kyle Anderson, Bryn Forbes and Austin Rivers?

[td4mvp2k]

Who is this Collins omg

[mystargtr34]

Love the Spurs just switching almost EVERYTHING on defense. They’ve done that a lot all season. That’s what you can do when you have dudes like Sochan, Keldon, Devin, Romeo, Roby, KBD at 6’5-6’9 all who are long and can move their feet. Even Wesley and Branham have good size and length to do the same.

[RC_Drunkford]

this is Zach Collins' first season where he's healthy from jump since 2018. Besides him being only 25, we definitely haven't seen him at his peak yet

[slick'81]

Those TWolves jerseys are nice

[slick'81]

Lets go branham

[Dejounte]

Heady play by Branham. I’m so glad minutes are going to be there for him with Primo out of the way.

[slick'81]

Ugly possession

[lefty20]

Spurs having themselves a block party tonight

[BillMc]

Zollins has been great so far this season tbh.

Both our rotation centers are really nice.

[BillMc]

Kinda surprised how we seem to have depth....

[Dejounte]

Blake and Tre both out there on the floor. Blake with a nice pass to Tre!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Blake already looks better than Primo lmao

[slick'81]

Is that mahimini?

[slick'81]

Diop with his patented cut

[RC_Drunkford]

Tre Jones is killing D-Lo right now :lol

[Chinook]

Nice to see Ian there as if to remind people that sometimes you can scout well, pick a good player, and it doesn't work out. Mahinmi was a terms of the value the Spurs got out of him, but in terms of his career in relation to his draft spot, he was above average. Nice to see he and the Spurs are on good terms.

[slick'81]

Good timeout

[Chinook]

I actually hate the interviews during games, but it would be sort of cool if the theme of this season was random guest stopping by for a few minutes to talk about their Spurs memories.

[jjspur]

Yeah. If their goal is to tank, they need to stop being pussies/ballsacks about it. If they're goal is to let the young guns run, then they need to do that and stop sabotaging them. Of course, maybe they're being straight up and are just getting unlucky. Doubt it though.

Agree, but somehow I think its also just pop screwing with a early season "winning" lineup.

[slick'81]

Get the ball to kj and get the f outta the way

[slick'81]

Blake aggressive asf

[Dejounte]

Great one on one defense by Romeo.

[LeBowen]

Whenever you feel bad about the Spurs, just look at Minnesota's roster.
All those max deals and first round exit is their best case scenario.
Ant won't be there for long.

[lefty20]

Oh god... not another injury. We'd be out of pgs

[RC_Drunkford]

Langford is a great defender. Just gotta call his own number a little more on offense

[slick'81]

And hes hurt

[Dejounte]

Fuck these injuries, man.

[BatManu20]

Wesley hurt. Of course.

[emanueldavidginobili]

That didn't look good, fuck.

[BillMc]

We're running out of 19 year olds...

[RC_Drunkford]

man not Blake. He needs every second out there

[GB20]

Man the spurs can’t catch a brake.

[Degoat]

Knew we would need a backup PG eventually

[GB20]

We're running out of 19 year olds...
I am sorry but this is fine.

[sickdsm]

Whenever you feel bad about the Spurs, just look at Minnesota's roster.
All those max deals and first round exit is their best case scenario.
Ant won't be there for long.

Cold weather, high taxes. No one wants to come here. Come to think of it, Kawhi wanted out so bad he went to a place like that. ��

[slick'81]

The universe is begging spurs to tank and this team isn't having it

[Dejounte]

Run Malaki as the PG tbh

i hope Wes isnt out for long

[Degoat]

Romeo has been a dog on Defense tonight

[emanueldavidginobili]

Hyperextended from the side of his knee while his foot was planted, I hope he is good smfh.

[slick'81]

Lol bryn forbes

[Ocotillo]

Langford, Richardson, a first and a pick swap for DWhite? I liked Derrick but, well done Spurs.

[JakeCuenca]

Players really look scared.

PATFO thinking their system beats talent. Typical delusional
behaviour

[slick'81]

Langford, Richardson, a first and a pick swap for DWhite? I liked Derrick but, well done Spurs.

got welsey for that first

[RC_Drunkford]

Langford, Richardson, a first and a pick swap for DWhite? I liked Derrick but, well done Spurs.

that was a heist

[SPURt]

Damn, Wesley won’t return

[slick'81]

Get back soon wes

[RC_Drunkford]

we are missing like 5 rotation players and are whopping the T-Pupps. If this doesn't help the tank nothing will

[slick'81]

we are missing like 5 rotation players and are whopping the T-Pupps. If this doesn't help the tank nothing will

spurs wont lose

[Dejounte]

we are missing like 5 rotation players and are whopping the T-Pupps. If this doesn't help the tank nothing will

Team is too talented tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

Team is too talented tbh

yeah and they play hard as fuck

[Dejounte]

Keldon “Franchise player” Johnson

[slick'81]

Kj says fck Minneapolis

[LeBowen]

My god, they're running DLo-Bryn together, actually disgustingly bad.

[scott]

Big Body!

[slick'81]

You dont leave mcdermoot you get kj'd

[RC_Drunkford]

Paul Pierce 2.0

[Devi8or]

This team has been insane to watch, the amount of heart this group plays with is fun. I was hoping they would tank, but I feel like they're just not that bad

[slick'81]

This spurs ream really enjoys playing together. Pops got something here

[lefty20]

Something to think about is how most of didn't foresee Spurs keeping all 3 of their draft picks this past summer... and now here we are looking like all 3 will get some serious burn with the main club.

Even more shocking would if they(Bran & Wes more than Sochan) ended up helping us get a few Ws and vaulting us into a play-in spot.

[K...]

timberwolves are 1/14 on 3's that'll do it. if it weren't for their bigs theyd be down 20 by now

[slick'81]

Spurs just beating the teams they're supposed to beat

[scott]

LOL “spurs are tanking”

[Dejounte]

Something to think about is how most of didn't foresee Spurs keeping all 3 of their draft picks this past summer... and now here we are looking like all 3 will get some serious burn with the main club.

Even more shocking would if they(Bran & Wes more than Sochan) ended up helping us get a few Ws and vaulting us into a play-in spot.

Playoff spot tbh

[slick'81]

Something to think about is how most of didn't foresee Spurs keeping all 3 of their draft picks this past summer... and now here we are looking like all 3 will get some serious burn with the main club.

Even more shocking would if they(Bran & Wes more than Sochan) ended up helping us get a few Ws and vaulting us into a play-in spot.


fck the playin! Spurs are 4th in the western conference baaaby

[slick'81]

The primo flashing is gonna catapult this team to hca in the playoffs

[Ocotillo]

Forbes getting deflections and some :rollin

[Mr. Body]

Damn, that Wesley injury could be bad. Fucking A.

Collins and Romeo putting some shifts in. Team defense great. Minnesota just has a lot of trouble guarding this team -- their best defender at times was Bryn Forbes. :lol

[lefty20]

Playoff spot tbh


fck the playin! Spurs are 4th in the western conference baaaby

lol I'm trying to stay grounded a lil bit... waiting for this honeymoon period to end, but I've been wrong before.

[Mr. Body]

timberwolves are 1/14 on 3's that'll do it. if it weren't for their bigs theyd be down 20 by now

I don't want to say it too loud, but since that nearly 50-spot last year, the Spurs have really dampened Edwards.

[BillMc]

So, at the end of the season who has a better record? Lakers or Spurs?

[emanueldavidginobili]

Damn, that Wesley injury could be bad. Fucking A.

Collins and Romeo putting some shifts in. Team defense great. Minnesota just has a lot of trouble guarding this team -- their best defender at times was Bryn Forbes. :lol
Yeah, it doesn't look good at all. I am pretty concerned.

[BillMc]

Forget tanking. I like watching these guys try and win.

[BackHome]

The Wolves were just stupid to pay so much for Gobert they had a decent team they could have improved in so many way but I don’t see Gobert helping them that much.

[TDomination]

Spurs just beating the teams they're supposed to beat
I miss seeing that quote

[TDomination]

Go spurs go!

[lefty20]

So, at the end of the season who has a better record? Lakers or Spurs?

Spurs.

Barring a KJ injury, it's hard to see the Spurs being sellers in the trade market rn considering how well we seem to be playing atm.

This season has gotten off to the most unexpected, but fun, start imaginable.

[Maddog]

This spurs ream really enjoys playing together. Pops got something here


So, at the end of the season who has a better record? Lakers or Spurs?

Too early, but may be the funnest Spurs team since 14

[Maddog]

I apologize
Thought Langford was just potential trade filler

[BackHome]

The way the Flakers are playing if they don’t do a trade they might have the worse record in the league. Lol. Only to give a top 4 pick to New Orleans. :king

[Dejounte]

I apologize
Thought Langford was just potential trade filler

I’m guilty of that too. While I still think he’s a 14th or 15th man, it was def the right decision to pick him over Wieskamp.

[LeBowen]

Tbh, offer Jakob a new deal, he's a perfect non all-star big.

[mystargtr34]

Romeo is a great option to have off the bench as a defensive ace. Good pairing with either McDermott or Branham as both those guys struggle defensively.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Romeo showing flashes on both sides of the floor, kid is quiet and even keeled. turned 23 five days ago and a former lottery pick. Hopefully Pop can get the most out of him.

[Dejounte]

KBD…. Shoot that shit you dumbass

[K...]

man the only reason we don't win is if we gas out due to the lack of bodies.

[emanueldavidginobili]

This team is playing with so much effort and exceeding expectations so far, sucks the arena is damn near empty.

[lefty20]

Good timeout. Last 5 offensive possessions have been a disaster.

[Ocotillo]

This team is playing with so much effort and exceeding expectations so far, sucks the arena is damn near empty.

They ought sell the seats in camera range cheap to fit them

[td4mvp2k]

Team playing like seasoned vets crazy

[BillMc]

Any word on Blake?

[scott]

Watching this game and thinking of what the Spurs are missing most and if I could any one thing to this team what would it be… came up with Prime Tony Parker

[TDomination]

Do we really have a deep bench? Seems like it

[td4mvp2k]

Any word on Blake?
Out for rest of game

[Dejounte]

Minnesota Timberwolves

a team with…

two #1 picks as its starters
one #2 pick as a starter
an all star and a DPOY

vs a team with late lottery picks and second rounders

[Mr. Body]

Zach Collins playing as PF next to Poeltl's C. I called it.

Who was the douchebag who swore we'd never see this?

[Mr. Body]

If Blake is out - and that reminded me of Murray's injury early in his career - then Langford is going to have a lot of opportunity.

[Barfunk]

This team is playing with so much effort and exceeding expectations so far, sucks the arena is damn near empty.

If this keeps being the case, then all the more reason to move the team to Austin. San Antonians can't even support the team even after all the winning the Spurs did for about 3 decades. Guarantee you games will always be sold out in Austin, win, lose or draw.

An NBA game as something to do in Austin throughout the week? Pfft. Easy choice to move the team to Austin imho, and this is coming from someone who loves both cities.

[BillMc]

Out for rest of game

Thanks.

[Thomas82]

This team is playing with so much effort and exceeding expectations so far, sucks the arena is damn near empty.

And they'll be empty for the foreseeable future.

[TDomination]

Keldon you better be okay man

[lefty20]

Oh man that hyper extension looked ugly as well... KJ is fortunate there.

[poopbox]

Zach Collins playing as PF next to Poeltl's C. I called it.

Who was the douchebag who swore we'd never see this?

They played together last year down the stretch though :rollin

[lefty20]

Oh god.. he's grabbing that knee. FUCK!

[lefty20]

Forbes lost McBuckets....:rollin

[DAF86]

Zach Collins playing as PF next to Poeltl's C. I called it.

Who was the douchebag who swore we'd never see this?

Tbf, Minnesota is probably the best (only?) matchup to play that pair.

[emanueldavidginobili]

If this keeps being the case, then all the more reason to move the team to Austin. San Antonians can't even support the team even after all the winning the Spurs did for about 3 decades. Guarantee you games will always be sold out in Austin, win, lose or draw.

An NBA game as something to do in Austin throughout the week? Pfft. Easy choice to move the team to Austin imho, and this is coming from someone who loves both cities.
I'm not from Texas but why would the seats sell more in Austin compared to SA?

[BackHome]

Are the Spurs that good or the Wolves that bad?

[Mr. Body]

Tbf, Minnesota is probably the best (only?) matchup to play that pair.

It's working very well for Cleveland.

[Mr. Body]

No Roby at all.

[lefty20]

No Roby at all.

Dude got the sniffles, like Sochan.

[K...]

I'm not from Texas but why would the seats sell more in Austin compared to SA?

austin is just the crutch people use for being edgy. Over the years UT basketball, with a downtown arena, got tepid support even when they were good.

[td4mvp2k]

keldon mvp

[RobinsontoDuncan]

God this team is so much fun.

[Mr. Body]

I'm not from Texas but why would the seats sell more in Austin compared to SA?

A city with more money and is growing very fast. Problem is it's a college sports town.

[BillMc]

Keldon is a very bad man.

[DeRozan m8]

God this team is so much fun.

They really are.

Most watchable Spurs easily since the big3

[Mr. Body]

Dude got the sniffles, like Sochan.

Got it.

[BackHome]

Keldon going to be in the All Star game and Murray is going to be pissed. Lol

[Mr. Body]

Are the Spurs that good or the Wolves that bad?

I think the Spurs are a horrible match-up for them.

[Dejounte]

That knee tweak better not keep him out next game

[LeBowen]

This could be one of those good Ls.

[Barfunk]

I'm not from Texas but why would the seats sell more in Austin compared to SA?

Austin actually has lots of Spurs fans, so there's that. It would be a hot ticket, because it's an NBA game in Austin. Celebs and shit, etc. Everybody always out and about. All the the fans there would be less apathetic than the ones in SA, IMO. You know how the Warriors were always able to pack the house, even when they blew balls, Austin would be like that as well, again, IMO. I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt it. If it were up to me, I'd move the Spurs over there.

[Dejounte]

Aside from that 3, Tre choking like hell in the fourth. Botched layups, floaters, turnovers, missed an open Malaki on the wing.

[td4mvp2k]

These refs been keeping minny in it

[BillMc]

Get KJ and McBuckets back in.

[Ocotillo]

With the foul trouble, may end up missing Roby and Sochan

[BillMc]

Aside from that 3, Tre choking like hell in the fourth. Botched layups, floaters, turnovers, missed an open Malaki on the wing.

Malaki seems hestiant to shoot. Not sure Tre made a mistake.

[Barfunk]

A city with more money and is growing very fast. Problem is it's a college sports town.

This as well. I love San Antonio, but they should be a little more supportive of the Spurs after all the winning they did for those years. It's as simple as that.

[Barfunk]

Damn they're coming the hell back

[Dejounte]

KBD deserves an F tonight

and as I write that, he has an and 1

[Dejounte]

Man, I hope KJ isn’t forcing himself to keep playing and that’s why he’s not bringing the ball up faster

[td4mvp2k]

Pop getting on KJ that timeout

[BillMc]

What's POP givine KJ the business for?

[Dejounte]

What's POP givine KJ the business for?

Bringing the ball up too slow

[Barfunk]

Give the ball to Keldon so he can draw fouls

[Dejounte]

Keldon still grabbing his knee, man. Get the fuck out of the game. As much as I’d like to win, it’s not worth it.

[BillMc]

Bringing the ball up too slow

Thanks.

[Barfunk]

Ugly offense right now

[LeBowen]

Brent Forms.

[MultiTroll]

Ya KJ moved both pivot feet.

[MultiTroll]

Douche Edwards puts his finger in Bates eye and no call.

[td4mvp2k]

loving Langford tonite

[MultiTroll]

This is like YMCA ball the final two minutes.

Oh well, take the W.

[Barfunk]

And Keldon eats with the dagger

[td4mvp2k]

KJ sending pups home

[LeBowen]

Timberwolves will blow it up next summer, they're actually horrible.

Idk what to think about this, should we just not tank and get someone next summer?
Going to take a lot of DNPs to get even close to top3 worst record.

[lefty20]

Our offense has been putrid in the 4th Q, for the most part.

[Sugus]

LOL “spurs are tanking”


I won't say with certainty what the Spurs are or aren't doing - but it's IMO clearly closer to a rebuild than it is to a tank.

And you'll very quickly realize the difference once the Spurs start playing against actually tanking teams. Hope you don't join the B&M'g over them "not tanking hard enough" once that happens, tbh.

:music

[spurraider21]

Ugly end to the 4th. Felt like nobody scored for a good 5 minutes. But that’s not a bad thing when protecting a lead

[Dejounte]

Let the Tanking Begin.....:lobt:...........It will be interesting to see what Roby can do with a lot of minutes - Also, I am hoping we see Blake and Branham get some minutes that would be nice and hopefully the show off so we can forget about the P....


How come the 3rd youngest team have so much injuries this early in the season? Let the tank begin! :lol:lol:lol


TANK! TANK! TANK! :hat


Incoming a tank game


Yup compete then tank bec they did the right thing. Gotta increase the chances of landing a higher pick

oops sorry guys

[Chinook]

How can you not be entertained by this season?

[SPURt]

This team is so much fun! KJ is freaking awesome!

[Mugen]

Goddamnit :lol

[BatManu20]

Spurs 5-2. Impressive tbh.

[Uriel]

Wow, the Spurs are 5-2 in a year where they’re supposed to be tanking. They won today against a Western conference contender despite missing 2/5 of their starting lineup and their sixth man.

[BillMc]

Victory!!:lobt2:

[YoungbuckMurray]

Absolutely love langfords Defense tonight!

[BackHome]

Austin actually has lots of Spurs fans, so there's that. It would be a hot ticket, because it's an NBA game in Austin. Celebs and shit, etc. Everybody always out and about. All the the fans there would be less apathetic than the ones in SA, IMO. You know how the Warriors were always able to pack the house, even when they blew balls, Austin would be like that as well, again, IMO. I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt it. If it were up to me, I'd move the Spurs over there.

Austin is full of all those Cali peeps fuck them

[Dejounte]

Good thing this game was on NBATV

gets KJ SOME limelight

[Uriel]

Makes me wonder what this season could have been like if we hadn’t traded Murray and hadn’t spent an extra night in Minneapolis.

[tbdog]

Honestly, is this a pop genius coaching job. We are winning games with one pg, who's a third year second round pick.

[Ocotillo]

Dejounte who?

[RC_Drunkford]

Fuck it, go for the 1st seed. We‘re 3rd in the West right now

[John B]

Who is this team? 5-2 and twice beat the TWolves decisively. 3rd youngest team in the NBA with injuries, granted TWolves shot horribely.

[RC_Drunkford]

Makes me wonder what this season could have been like if we hadn’t traded Murray and hadn’t spent an extra night in Minneapolis.

same here. If the goal was to win there was no reason to trade him

[lefty20]

What are the Spurs gonna do about that 15th roster spot?

We're gonna need a PG if Wesley knee injury is as bad as it looked.

[td4mvp2k]

Honestly, is this a pop genius coaching job. We are winning games with one pg, who's a third year second round pick.
Pop been really grooming him and its showing

[emanueldavidginobili]

Romeo is intriguing this kid played with a ton of effort. He had his hands on the ball a ton tonight especially on the offensive glass. He had 4 OREB and it felt like he at least touched it or tapped it out a lot too.

I love Keldon Johnson.

[John B]

oops sorry guys

This team is no different than the championship years. Whoever he put in there just executes so well without missing a beat, a testimony to Pop’s genius. I hope that silence his critics. This guys is the GOAT.

[BillMc]

Who is this team? 5-2 and twice beat the TWolves decisively. 3rd youngest team in the NBA with injuries, granted TWolves shot horribely.

3rd? Really? I actually thought we were the youngest. Maybe punting Primo raised our average. :lmao

[urunobili]

Devin what again?

[sananspursfan21]

This is nuts. I’m sure before the season that the Wolves were salivating at getting the Spurs 3 times in 4 nights :lol

[Dejounte]

Xrays negative on Wesley. Thank God

[Dex]

This could be Pop's swan song.

If so....LETS FUCKING GO.

[Mr. Body]

This is a Wolves team that dominated the Spurs at the end of the season.

Indicative is how McBuckets went off in two of the games. They're having trouble covering the motion offense and he has plenty of great looks.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Xrays negative on Wesley. Thank God
More worried about MRI

[tbdog]

I missed Wesley injury. What happened?

[Chomag]

Even with the whole tank squadren sent in this team wont tank...

This is craziness lol

[wildbill2u]

Pop has these players winning by using them all with the promise of minutes if they play hard and are unselfish. Great coaching by a man some have written off as too old. They are going to continue to surprise some teams with this strategy. Fun BB to watch for us aficionados of the Beautiful Game.

On reflection, these kids aren't nearly as polished, talented or experienced as the team with the Big Threes later years who could simply make the game look like a beautifully choreographed exhibition even against good teams. (Ref: last championship game against LeBron's Heat in SA) But that is part of their charm. Not polished, not that talented or experienced but they are making it work by playing the game as it should be played as best they can.

[lefty20]

I missed Wesley injury. What happened?

Took Gobert's(i think) knee to the side of his knee and it hyper extended.

[John B]

You can’t say the TWolves are not familiar with the players, because this is the 3rd they’ve played the Spurs in a week :lol. But you could say teams would be adjusting to the Spurs with their success, but then again the Spurs will only get better

[BacktoBasics]

Austin is full of all those Cali peeps fuck them

You and ducks might as well suck each other’s cocks. Two fucking morons that can’t act like civilized fans.

[BacktoBasics]

This team is no different than the championship years. Whoever he put in there just executes so well without missing a beat, a testimony to Pop’s genius. I hope that silence his critics. This guys is the GOAT.

Selfless play makes a huge difference in execution.

[Atl Spur]

Romeo is intriguing this kid played with a ton of effort. He had his hands on the ball a ton tonight especially on the offensive glass. He had 4 OREB and it felt like he at least touched it or tapped it out a lot too.

I love Keldon Johnson.

He has a nice skill set / foundation I also peeped a minute ago. He needs reps for sure..

[baseline bum]

Even though I'm on Team Tank this is pretty freaking impressive to see this team at 5-2 and playing fun to watch basketball with a roster that on paper should only get them 20-25 wins for the season. It's gonna suck hard when Pop retires and we see what an average or below average coach looks like again.

[Mr. Body]

Austin is full of all those Cali peeps fuck them

Californians who can't hack it in California are moving to Texas, improving both states.

[Mr. Body]

The upcoming ten games or so are brutal, but I like the Spurs' chances. They're a playoff team right now.

[TDomination]

Keldon with a legit chance for all star if he keeps it up and if this team stays on this pace

[CGD]

Wait, did Ian Mahimi get a tribute video today?! Lol

[Atl Spur]

Dougie about to bring back a dope return because shooting is essential to winning basketball….go figure🙈

[Seventyniner]

Yeah I dont think the team is just going to bend over tonight because guys are out. The Twolves will have to expose their weaknesses tonight.

Too soon. It still hurts :cry

[Atl Spur]

Even though I'm on Team Tank this is pretty freaking impressive to see this team at 5-2 and playing fun to watch basketball with a roster that on paper should only get them 20-25 wins for the season. It's gonna suck hard when Pop retires and we see what an average or below average coach looks like again.

The narrative is we have an average coach now. We’ll tank after trades are made…..

[Atl Spur]

Too soon. It still hurts :cry

Hell naw!!

[playbonner15]

Amazing effort. Love the flow of offense this season. The dribble to a mid range favorite was painful to watch the previous years

[TDomination]

I keep waiting for “reality” to set in and to see them start losing but I believe reality has already set in and we’re seeing the kind of team we really have.

[MannyIsGod]

Xrays negative on Wesley. Thank God

Were you worried about a break? The real test should be an MRI.

[ducks]

Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
After the Wolves scored 60 points from three last week against the Spurs, they scored just 12 points from distance tonight.

MIN shot 14% from three for the night

[timvp]

The word is the Spurs think Wesley avoided a major injury. Hopefully that ends up being the case, tbh.

[xellos88330]

I hope Wesley is alright. Kid looks like he will fit right in. Branham needs to shake those jitters. He looked really hesitant out there.

[Mr. Body]

The word is the Spurs think Wesley avoided a major injury. Hopefully that ends up being the case, tbh.

I hope. He's been a nice surprise and I look forward to seeing him develop right away.

[spurraider21]

Wow, the Spurs are 5-2 in a year where they’re supposed to be tanking. They won today against a Western conference contender despite missing 2/5 of their starting lineup and their sixth man.
Top 5 team in the west tbh

[K...]

the pro side of young players is that they recover from injury better. so yeah, high hopes for westly.

[BillMc]

I hope Wesley is alright. Kid looks like he will fit right in. Branham needs to shake those jitters. He looked really hesitant out there.

This.

[cd98]

Man, why are we winning these games? Late in the year, we'll regret it when we lose the playin game and draft at 14.

[tbdog]

Man, why are we winning these games? Late in the year, we'll regret it when we lose the playin game and draft at 14.

Lol. We are playing good basketball.

[jjspur]

The number of wins right now is very surprising considering they were supposed to be one of the worst teams. Our rookies show more promise than last years picks and the ball movement and 3 point shooting also seems to be better than last years squad as well. I don't know how long they can keep this pace, but at least they are fun to watch and they really do play hard.

Barring a major injury, weird unnecessary trades, or pop just throwing out funky experimental lineups just for kicks, this team right now looks like it could be half way decent and not be the cellar dwellers they have been predicted to be. Remember they have beaten the T-Wolves (a predicted playoff team) two out three games. Its not a direct indicator but it is something to take note of. Who would have thought that at the beginning of the season. Not too many people I'm sure.