Game Thread: Clippers at Spurs / November 4, 2022 | 7:00 PM CT

[John B]

Spurs: Zach Collins (Questionable — Heel), Romeo Langford (Questionable — Toe), Isaiah Roby (Questionable — Illness), Blake Wesley (Out — MCL), Charles Bassey (Out — Two-Way), Dominick Barlow (Out — Two-Way)

Clippers: Robert Covington (Out — Health and Safety Protocols), Kawhi Leonard (Out — Knee), Jason Preston (Out — On Assignment), Moussa Diabate (Out — Two-Way)

Spurs starting line-up is back. I think they will come out with a vengeance after that humiliating lost at home. Spurs by 100 :flag::flag::flag:

Hey, I’m also for getting Victor/Scoot. But boy they look so good playing when healthy.

[Mugen]

Might see some Sochan at the 5 tonight tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

smells like a win to me. I'm still hoping the injuries got them out of sync so they gon come up with that L, but it's unlikely

[Dejounte]

Let’s go. Hope to see the Keldon and Vassell duo grow more as the season progresses.

[Thomas82]

It's easier for us tonight with Kawhi not playing.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgvBtsqWQAYl1MA?format=png&name=large

[Dex]

It's easier for us tonight with Kawhi not playing.

Guess his vagina must be sandy again

[John B]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgvBtsqWQAYl1MA?format=png&name=large

What’s going on with all these injuries this early in the season?

[John B]

Great Zollins is available. I really like that 2nd group with him, and he’s really playing well. I’m still not sure what they will do with Jak towards trade deadline. I’m also intrigued with Bassey playing well despite the lost, defensive big who could knock down a 3, and only 22 years old.

[The Truth #6]

All these injuries, the not obvious ones…are we sure Pop is playing to win? Seems like a flow of constant bullshit injuries.

[poopbox]

Roby being out could be an issue...he is like sochan light defensively and keeps the bench unit defense pretty good.

And :lol at the "illness" being why Roby is not playing. After game 2 we have had at least one player questionable or out because of illness...and usually they are on the sideline. You'd think if they were actually sick they would not be with the team:lol

[BillMc]

An injured Kawhi not in the arena to root for his team? Seems like old times. :lol

[stnick2261]

I am full-on team tank..... but I'm still rooting for dominating wins over Clippers and Hawks all season.

[BackHome]

I think we get the Win and it will make me happy and sad at the same time

[Mr. Body]

I've watched the Clippers a couple of times, both against OKC, so it's hard to know how bad they are. They haven't looked great.

Sore toe and sore heel? Those sound ridiculous.

[John B]

I think we get the Win and it will make me happy and sad at the same time

Guilty pleasures are the best :bobo

[KingKev]

Guilty pleasures are the best :bobo

Primo agrees

[Ocotillo]

Sore toe and sore heel? Those sound ridiculous.

Probably nothing but anything with Collins and his foot/ankle area has me paying a little more attention.

[timvp]

Probably nothing but anything with Collins and his foot/ankle area has me paying a little more attention.

That was my first thought too. Collins' bad foot is the left one. This heel issue is the right one, thankfully.

[Leetonidas]

Roby still has the shits?

[ace3g]

What’s going on with all these injuries this early in the season?

Spurs setting the groundwork for Wemby!!!

[Russ]

It's easier for us tonight with Kawhi not playing.

But I'm sure he'll lend moral support from the bench.

:lol

I was listening to sportstalk radio in LA today and Fred Rogan (the Chanel 4 local sports guy for like the last 40 years) starts joking around saying he has an inside source with the Clippers and Kawhi is "getting close."

He says it over and over in response to every question, "He's getting close."

His sidekick finally asks "How close"? And Rogan deadpans "Closer than yesterday but not as close as tomorrow. He's getting close."

You could almost hear them suppressing their laughter in the background.

Call me a hater but I found it kinda funny.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs setting the groundwork for Wemby!!!

Spurs bout to win

[TekXX]

Back to basketball, let the lawyers worry about the drama

[BillMc]

Let's get it on!!!:ihit

[Thomas82]

But I'm sure he'll lend moral support from the bench.

:lol

I was listening to sportstalk radio in LA today and Fred Rogan (the Chanel 4 local sports guy for like the last 40 years) starts joking around saying he has an inside source with the Clippers and Kawhi is "getting close."

He says it over and over in response to every question, "He's getting close."

His sidekick finally asks "How close"? And Rogan deadpans "Closer than yesterday but not as close as tomorrow. He's getting close."

You could almost hear them suppressing their laughter in the background.

Call me a hater but I found it kinda funny.

:lol:lol

[Thomas82]

Guess his vagina must be sandy again

They say he'll be out for at least the next 6 games for "knee injury management".

[GB20]

Vassell will be rusty as hell.

[PhantomDashCam]

Great to have Vassell back. Let’s get this fam.

[PhantomDashCam]

Can’t go under screens on KJ. Guy’s a laser.

[emanueldavidginobili]

This clippers broadcast is nuts with the percentages lol

[BillMc]

Pop patted Jakob on the butt. Sexual harrasment clearly.

[BillMc]

Even with Kawhi out, LAC have a ton of talent. Why aren't they better then they are?

[Dex]

They say he'll be out for at least the next 6 games for "knee injury management".

That's not load management.

That's an injured knee, I wish they would just call a spade a spade

[Dex]

Oh yeah, fuck Marcus Morris tbh

[Dex]

Zollins bout to check in

[spurraider21]

looks like our guys have been watching some wembanyama highlights :tu

[Russ]

25-8.

Has the bumblebee finally realized that it can't fly?

[BillMc]

Well, this is no fun...

[Robz4000]

Tank looking great tbh.

[onechance87]

none of our guys can hit a shot

[objective]

Bally's Roku app is broken now on my end. Trash company.

[PhantomDashCam]

Even with Kawhi out, LAC have a ton of talent. Why aren't they better then they are?

Did a quick peek at the stats pre-game and it seems that they go through Offensive droughts and play at a methodical pace. That combined with the Kawhi injury disruptions are likely the main culprits.

[lefty20]

Morris always be stirring shit, tbh.

[BillMc]

Did a quick peek at the stats pre-game and it seems that they go through Offensive droughts and play at a methodical pace. That combined with the Kawhi injury disruptions are likely the main culprits.

Thanks bro!:toast

[Dex]

Morris always be stirring shit, tbh.

Yep, dirty play with Zollins in the air, then acts surprised when Zach pushes back

[SPURt]

That could’ve been a lot worse

[BillMc]

I like how KJ and Devin have opposite but complimenting personalities. Fire and Ice.

[BillMc]

That could’ve been a lot worse

I wrote those exact words after the first quarter last game. :lol

[Russ]

I love Richardson but he's taken some ill-advised threes . . .

[playbonner15]

Ty Lou running circles around Pop....

[poopbox]

Zubac is so good. He is who I wished Poeltl would have turned into on offense

[Russ]

Branham -- all three levels.

[BillMc]

Branham!

[ace3g]

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LAC
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34


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12


30

[emanueldavidginobili]

Branham needs to believe in his scoring abilities and be more aggressive.

[LeBowen]

Zubac is so good. He is who I wished Poeltl would have turned into on offense

Yeah, his offense is way more polished than Jakob's, but Jakob is a way better defender. Not even close.

Clippers turning this good L into a potential game.

[playbonner15]

That could’ve been a lot worse
Me vs Raps in the 1st half :lol

[poopbox]

Pop back to playing Keldon and McBuckets together. Trying to shift the tank into overdrive :lol

[Dex]

Zubac just overpowering Turtle right now

[Mr. Body]

I really miss watching Wesley play. Man the last week or so has sucked. :lol

[Russ]

Vassell can get buckets when the team most needs them -- and he gets his own shot.

[poopbox]

I knew Tre was not going to try and score when he had that clear lane to the rim :lol

[poopbox]

What center doesn't tbh

[emanueldavidginobili]

Man it really sucks Blake is out. Probably would have taken the starting PG soon. I like Tre but he’s not it.

[spurraider21]

vassell getting very good at using his length on offense

[BillMc]

Jakob started out the season so well, but his last 2 games...

[KingKev]

For the ppl down on Zollins he brings intangibles this team desperately needs.

[Dejounte]

Vassell going off rn

[poopbox]

Roby with "flu like symptoms" but he is on the bench :lol

[Dex]

Spurs still battling. Love to see it

[BillMc]

Devin is gonna be great....

[ace3g]

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LAC
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47


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18
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44

[KingKev]

Roby with "flu like symptoms" but he is on the bench :lol

you think benching your 12th man is tanking? Covid is over. Normal life now.

[John B]

Welcome back Devin!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Devin confidence and his ability to seemingly create for himself is huge. Shades of Middleton.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Sucks I doubt Devin plays tomorrow when I’m at the game
tomorrow smh.

[ace3g]

1:37 - 2nd




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50

[John B]

KBD really stepped up this year

[Dex]

Jones still has a way to go to be a legit starter...but his three point shot does look improved. That's a good start to stick in this league

[John B]

That should've been offensive

[Russ]

Don't blame Pop for trying the review on that blocking (non-charge) foul on Zollins -- show support for your guys.

[RC_Drunkford]

Devin is hoopin. Do the Spurs have a top 3 wing duo in the West?

[John B]

I think Spurs get this

[John B]

Shove and extend. Spurs ball

[John B]

Morris is a punk

[Dejounte]

Devin is hoopin. Do the Spurs have a top 3 wing duo in the West?

it’s nice to be able to rely on one player when the other one is cold at any given time. I’ve missed those days.

[ace3g]

Halftime




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58

[Dex]

How the fuck are we up 4 at the half? :lol

:lmao Clippers

[John B]

Devin Vassell MIP

[BillMc]

Morris is a punk

An insult to punks.

[SPURt]

I wrote those exact words after the first quarter last game. :lol
Turned out a little different this time lol

[John B]

Blocked by Zollins. GSG! :clap

[BillMc]

Devin Vassell MIP

I believe you called it bro!

[KingKev]

Zollins is deeply underrated on this board. Be patient with him.

[BillMc]

Turned out a little different this time lol

Without a doubt!:clap

[John B]

I believe you called it bro!

:bobo

[RC_Drunkford]

No surprise here. This team is too good. Everybody is playing way better this year, except J-Rich and Poeltl who were some of our best players before. Add to it the rookies and thats what you get

[Maddog]

Devin Vassell MIP

Only 22
I like his attitude
After Derek was traded he said something to the effect it was an opportunity. He and Keldon over the summer said it was their time. Giving fans grief about tanking

[tonight...you]

Devin Vassell MIP
You nailed it from the beginning.

[barakz21]

As good as this team’s been playing, I think what’s impressed me other than their impressive play has been the overall maturity. There’s no nonsense shenanigans on the bench when there’s a highlight play, unlike youngins from other teams.

[ace3g]

https://i.imgur.com/SMRcfi8.gif?noredirect

[emanueldavidginobili]

Devin’s playmaking has improved as well too. Kid hasn’t played in what two weeks? And hasn’t missed a step. This is what you expect out of a lottery pick. Dude turned 22 two months ago!

[tonight...you]

Zollins is deeply underrated on this board. Be patient with him.
Old boy gives it his all no matter what.
Can't be mad at him.
He's going to get things squared away.
How much? Dunno.
When? Dunno.
But he is an asset waiting to happen and should be watched as such like any developing player.

[BillMc]

https://i.imgur.com/SMRcfi8.gif?noredirect
:lol

[John B]

As good as this team’s been playing, I think what’s impressed me other than their impressive play has been the overall maturity. There’s no nonsense shenanigans on the bench when there’s a highlight play, unlike youngins from other teams.

It is quite impressive how this team has been performing and the 3rd youngest team. Had it not been for the injuries I think they could even played better

[tonight...you]

https://i.imgur.com/SMRcfi8.gif?noredirect
You son of a son of a bitch!
Mother mother fucker!

[BillMc]

You son of a son of a bitch!
Mother mother fucker!
https://i.imgflip.com/1dash3.jpg

[timtonymanu]

:lol Morris

one thing I do like about Zollins is that he’s tough and doesn’t back down.

[tonight...you]

https://i.imgflip.com/1dash3.jpg
Quoting the great Bill Paxton bypasses all laws.



Unless you don't like Bill Paxton...
You don't like Bill Paxton?

[Russ]

o:ne thing I do like about Zollins is that he’s tough and doesn’t back down.

I'm not sure why but Z Collins has a chip on his shoulder the size of Everest. (A good thing.)

[John B]

Tre for 3!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Tre Jones has potential to be a really good back up like his brother. Those are my expectations for him which aren’t bad for a second round pick.

Sochan has been invisible. I like that he’s not hesitating on threes but I’d like for him to put his head down and try get to the rim and make a play.

[GB20]

When was the last time Pop had two rookies in the starting lineup?

[poopbox]

They refuse to call a foul on morris

[BillMc]

Quoting the great Bill Paxton bypasses all laws.



Unless you don't like Bill Paxton...
You don't like Bill Paxton?
https://i.imgflip.com/1kdjxx.jpg

[poopbox]

Damn Poeltl playing that pee standing up defense these last few possessions

[tonight...you]

I'm not sure why but Z Collins has a chip on his shoulder the size of Everest. (A good thing.)
Dude just plays like that.
He's like that last backup C, but with a lot more talent.
*Give it all you got and ask questions later.*

Hopefully the questions asked later will give him some answers to his unbridled effort.

[tonight...you]

https://i.imgflip.com/1kdjxx.jpg
Guess I know what I'm watching with the wifey tonight...
Thanks kindly!
It helps that she loves that movie.

[poopbox]

Damn Devin might be turning into a REAL high level scorer. That little move he did to keep Morris on his back is a really advanced offensive move.

[ace3g]

5:59 - 3rd




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71

[BackHome]

I think Spurs get this

Yeah without KY the Clippers are playing slightly better then the Flakers

[tonight...you]

Damn Devin might be turning into a REAL high level scorer. That little move he did to keep Morris on his back is a really advanced offensive move.
Maybe, but he hasn't missed a single shot tonight so far.
I love his game so far though, even if he did miss some.

He has been showing so much this season, hard not to get excited.

Him and Keldon have the True mindset.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Happy for KBD dude has carved himself an NBA career. He was damn good at OSU.

[BackHome]

Stop crying you know that was a foul at least it’s a foul with this new brand of basketball

[BackHome]

Damn Lue look like he spent the off season in SA

[Rocalcio]

Vassell will be rusty as hell.

Nope…

[ace3g]

End of 3rd




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LAC
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28

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40
28

86

[tonight...you]

You know what is greatly underappreciated?
Sochan plays aggressive and effective D and doesn't get called for fouls.
And he's a rook.

Dude is special and is only going to get better.

[BillMc]

It's funny our gang of misfits can hang with a team with Paul George, John Wall and all that talent and experience.

[John B]

It's funny our gang of misfits can hang with a team with Paul George, John Wall and all that talent and experience.

It’s a grind game with the Clippers that should test this young teams toughness

[tonight...you]

It's funny our gang of misfits can hang with a team with Paul George, John Wall and all that talent and experience.
It's not funny.
It's Pop.
Let all the haters hate.
It's Pop.

[Seventyniner]

Sochan is not afraid to fire from three. Too bad he's imitating Draymond Green's shooting too.

[John B]

Tre reminds me of no other than John Stockton fighting through screens and getting the benefit of the doubt

[John B]

That was toughness right there by Zollins denying Zubac of position

[emanueldavidginobili]

Tre reminds me of no other than John Stockton fighting through screens and getting the benefit of the doubt
While I love your Vassell take. That’s a stretch my man.

[tonight...you]

Tre reminds me of no other than John Stockton fighting through screens and getting the benefit of the doubt
If he can continue to cheat like Stock and get the benefit?
You play that guy.
Stock and Malone were the cheatingest of the cheating cheaters that ever cheated.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Vassell is going to be really fucking good.

[ace3g]

9:00 - 4th




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94

[GAustex]

Stockton was the dirtiest player I have ever seen.
Purposely trying to take out Big Dave’s knees

[Rocalcio]

Vassell is levitating.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Vassell has definitely watched film of Kobe.

[BillMc]

Where's KJ?

[Splits]

Can anyone tell the difference between Zollins and McD at first glance?

[John B]

John Wall can still sprint

[John B]

Poeltl needs to be tough against Zubac

[Uriel]

Tre Jones feels more than just a backup PG to me.

[John B]

Poeltl could have dunked that

[emanueldavidginobili]

Feels like Zubac has gotten every lose ball over Jakob

[BillMc]

If Morris and Satan got in a fight, I'd root for the Devil.

[poopbox]

Pop taking Devin out:lol

[John B]

Poeltl is bothered by Zubac, playing scared

[murpjf88]

Tre Jones feels more than just a backup PG to me.
He's a third string PG to be fair.

[poopbox]

Poeltl is bothered by Zubac, playing scared

He always goes into a shell against bigs who play physical tbh. This team will take another step when we replace him with someone more physical and athletic. We are still missing a lob threat on offense.

[poopbox]

PG going through Poeltl like he wasn't even there :lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

Would like to see Sochan on PG at the end of the game rather than JR

[John B]

Keldon is invisible right now, complaining

[Uriel]

Not gonna lie. Whenever I watch Paul George, I think he's the archetype for the kind of player I dream of being. He has size, length, can put the ball on the floor, shoot from the perimeter, he has everything.

[BackHome]

Damn Sprinke with the put back nice hops

[John B]

If he can continue to cheat like Stock and get the benefit?
You play that guy.
Stock and Malone were the cheatingest of the cheating cheaters that ever cheated.

Old man’s game is the basketball term for that :lol

[ace3g]

3:58 - 4th




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99

[slick'81]

Vassell is soo fckn good

[John B]

Weak shot by Poeltl, good thing Sochan was there for the follow

[timtonymanu]

JRich at PG is a disaster.

The losses don’t bother me but losing to the clippers is always really annoying lol

[Barfunk]

Damn, gonna lose to the Clippers without Kewni. Sigh.

[John B]

Not gonna lie. Whenever I watch Paul George, I think he's the archetype for the kind of player I dream of being. He has size, length, can put the ball on the floor, shoot from the perimeter, he has everything.

Too bad he was not mentally tough enough and okay to be a Robin

[timtonymanu]

Right now we have that 10th seed, play in contender vibe again, yuck.

[BackHome]

Keldon looks pissed

[emanueldavidginobili]

Another encouraging loss. This team is resilient.

[Barfunk]

Where the phuck is Vassell

[poopbox]

Pop with the stealth tank move closing with our worst defensive lineup with Doug and Keldon while Devin is on the bench :rollin

[emanueldavidginobili]

God I hope Vassell plays tomorrow night.

[slick'81]

Keep the tank rolling i guess

[ace3g]

8:52
https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&scale=crop&cquality=40&location=origin&w=40&h=40
Josh Richardson enters the game for Devin Vassell
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Since then...

[Rocalcio]

Can anyone tell the difference between Zollins and McD at first glance?


Size

[slick'81]

Eagerly awaiting that first for jrich

[John B]

This Clipper team would be good with a healthy Kawhi

[BackHome]

Yes, young guys played good and we get the L all is good on the Tank Command

[Chinook]

The shot clock had no business turning off. It looks like the score keeper assumed LAC was shooting FTs and didn't adjust when they realized it was side out. Ridiculous, not that it mattered.

[John B]

Why do the fans boo? These kids were overachieving but hit a wall. Clippers is a great defensive team

[BackHome]

One thing is that Sochan needs to do a better job at rebounding if he is going to be compared to Rodman

[Mr. Body]

Was DV on a minutes diet?

[boutons_deux]

Spurs out shot again against one of the better defensive teams

[BillMc]

Well, game over, man....

[Rocalcio]

Not gonna lie. Whenever I watch Paul George, I think he's the archetype for the kind of player I dream of being. He has size, length, can put the ball on the floor, shoot from the perimeter, he has everything.

Yeah, but he’s a dick

[Barfunk]

Pop's not going to tank. He'll keep the team flip-flopping in the win-loss column throughout the season with head scratching rotation and coaching decisions en-route to the 10th pick in the draft.

[John B]

Plus a lot of veterans who can make it a grind game. This Clippers can play good in the playoffs if healthy… IF

[SPURt]

Not sure how Vassell didn’t see the court down the stretch. That was the difference. Keldon did not have it tonight. Would’ve been nice to see Vassell soak up some of shots Keldon was taking.

[Splits]

Size

All white people look the same

[ace3g]

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Pop says Clippers play hard, talentedPop says Vassell was on a mins restriciton b/c of game tomorrow v Denver. That is why he did not play in 4th

[BillMc]

Not sure how Vassell didn’t see the court down the stretch. That was the difference. Keldon did not have it tonight. Would’ve been nice to see Vassell soak up some of shots Keldon was taking.

Was Devin on a minutes restrictions?

[tim_duncan_fan]

To me this game was encouraging.

Keldon won't go 1 for 10 million every night. This isn't our final form.

Long as Keldon and Devin are healthy, this team is going to be good, like it or not lol

[Barfunk]

Vassell could've possibly willed the win. He was on and Pop yanks him. Retarded ass decision again by Pop.

[poopbox]

These are the type of games that make me wonder how anyone in the front office thinks they can get a 1st round pick for Poeltl. Dude is like the Bryn Forbes of centers where if you just get a little physical with him he goes into a shell. He always makes these so so or bad centers look like Wilt Chamberlain. Zubac don't even have any sweat on his forehead:lol

He needs to keep it up this season for team tank but there is no way he should be back on this team next year cause you just can't win at the highest level having somebody playing pussy ball as often as he does.

[John B]

Devin though will be on a tear if he continuous. Needs to get stronger some more like Kobe did with his body

[FlAVaK]

Pop with the stealth tank move closing with our worst defensive lineup with Doug and Keldon while Devin is on the bench :rollin

And burning the last time out with over five minutes left!

What was that? Didn't even really notices before all those TOs where gone...

[Mr. Body]

Team needs Vassel and Keldon to both be good to win these kinds of games. No one else can really get their own shots and scores. Richardson was particularly crappy. Tomorrow might be a shellacking if they can't hold on to Murray and Jokic.

[poopbox]

Team needs Vassel and Keldon to both be good to win these kinds of games. No one else can really get their own shots and scores. Richardson was particularly crappy. Tomorrow might be a shellacking if they can't hold on to Murray and Jokic.

Nobody skullfucks Poeltl like Jokic does :lol. His career low against Poeltl is like 24 or something :lol

[BackHome]

And that is why I am in for the tank because we definitely need a go to scorer or at least someone who can hit at a good clip and play defense

[Barfunk]

"They're (Clippers) better than we are, am I allowed to say that?" - Pop on the Clippers after the loss.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDM3AVkV4Y

[BackHome]

"They're (Clippers) better than we are, am I allowed to say that?" - Pop on the Clippers after the loss.

Well for once Pop is being honest

[CGD]

Devin though will be on a tear if he continuous. Needs to get stronger some more like Kobe did with his body

I don’t know man, he looks pretty jacked now. Definitely see the difference from last year

[Barfunk]

Well for once Pop is being honest

Could've won if he played Vassell but as others have already said, he was supposedly on a minutes restriction. It was a stupid decision in my opinion. Pop's not going to do what it takes to properly tank, and since he'll keep making head scratchers like tonight, he's going to keep the Spurs mediocre.

[CGD]

Good game and outcome.

Keldon couldn’t hit shit from 3 today, and their were a few bone headed play by Richardson and others in there. But nice effort and heart shown out there.

[slick'81]

From 4th to 10th just like that. Spurs still on the treadmill?!

[poopbox]

Could've won if he played Vassell but as others have already said, he was supposedly on a minutes restriction. It was a stupid decision in my opinion. Pop's not going to do what it takes to properly tank, and since he'll keep making head scratchers like tonight, he's going to keep the Spurs mediocre.

What. Pop did EXACTLY what you do to properly tank. He had a player tonight in Devin who was on fire and probably on his way to 40 or more points, while generating tons of open looks for others since the clippers whole team was trying to slow him down. So what does Pop do? He doesn't put the one guy the clippers can't stop back in the game. And then to make sure the spurs lose, he plays our absolute worst defensive lineup, which is Keldon and Doug on the court together.

What Pop did tonight is literally tanking 101 :lol Take your best player out and finish the game with your worst defensive lineup.

[rankingtear]

Why do people want Vassell to play over the minute restriction? That kid has knee soreness.

[Barfunk]

What. Pop did EXACTLY what you do to properly tank. He had a player tonight in Devin who was on fire and probably on his way to 40 or more points, while generating tons of open looks for others since the clippers whole team was trying to slow him down. So what does Pop do? He doesn't put the one guy the clippers can't stop back in the game. And then to make sure the spurs lose, he plays our absolute worst defensive lineup, which is Keldon and Doug on the court together.

What Pop did tonight is literally tanking 101 :lol Take your best player out and finish the game with your worst defensive lineup.

Pop did this for ONE game. He's not going to do what's needed to properly tank CONSISTENTLY. To me that's an easy bet to make. If we want to tank, we're gonna have to go on consistent 3-5+ as well as periodic 10+ game losing streaks. I simply do not see this happening. We'll see of course. Always up to eat my words.

[Barfunk]

Why do people want Vassell to play over the minute restriction? That kid has knee soreness.

Yeah, I mean good point. I just feel if he could play, then play him, is all I'm saying. Better to err on the side I suppose.

[poopbox]

Why do people want Vassell to play over the minute restriction? That kid has knee soreness.

Because he looked perfectly healthy. Was having arguably the best game of his career. And there is no exact science that says if you play someone 29 minutes who is coming back from knee soreness they won't be to hurt to play tomorrow but if you play them 32 minutes coming back from knee soreness then they will be to hurt to play tomorrow?

I'm not complaining because I am on team tank and I feel like we win this game if Devin just place 5 more minutes, but a coach who has winning as a priority for him is not going to pull a 23 year old who is having the game of his life because he missed 3 games with knee soreness.

[BackHome]

Perfect game it was competitive but we still get the L. I give Pop a A+ for grade

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIedcnsERkE

[rankingtear]

Because he looked perfectly healthy. Was having arguably the best game of his career. And there is no exact science that says if you play someone 29 minutes who is coming back from knee soreness they won't be to hurt to play tomorrow but if you play them 32 minutes coming back from knee soreness then they will be to hurt to play tomorrow?

I'm not complaining because I am on team tank and I feel like we win this game if Devin just place 5 more minutes, but a coach who has winning as a priority for him is not going to pull a 23 year old who is having the game of his life because he missed 3 games with knee soreness.

I can't judge knee soreness on tv maybe your right.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs really need a young guy who can come off the bench and put in points. Too bad Primo was such a fuck-up.

[BatManu20]

Pop's not going to tank. He'll keep the team flip-flopping in the win-loss column throughout the season with head scratching rotation and coaching decisions en-route to the 10th pick in the draft.

https://media.tenor.com/IBRRofj4-BoAAAAC/thats-the-sad-truth-thats-the-painful-truth.gif

[RC_Drunkford]

What. Pop did EXACTLY what you do to properly tank. He had a player tonight in Devin who was on fire and probably on his way to 40 or more points, while generating tons of open looks for others since the clippers whole team was trying to slow him down. So what does Pop do? He doesn't put the one guy the clippers can't stop back in the game. And then to make sure the spurs lose, he plays our absolute worst defensive lineup, which is Keldon and Doug on the court together.

What Pop did tonight is literally tanking 101 :lol Take your best player out and finish the game with your worst defensive lineup.

that's not tanking, that's regular Popovich coaching. Devin got his career high, so he had to sit to get over himself

[Rocalcio]

All white people look the same

Honestly I really paid attention to their size while both were on the floor, you can tell the difference, and Collins is also more bulked.

[rascal]

You people really want to get a role player out of next years draft?

[Harry Callahan]

You people really want to get a role player out of next years draft?

No. I don't. The group plays together pretty well and has two tough covers. They are nearly not as bad as I thought they would be when I went to game one.

I bet Paul George would like playing with this Spurs team rather than the one he has now. His superstar teammate may never play again for a long stretch of games - he will just sit when something is "off" a little bit. #2 is really kind of a psychopath.

[heyheymymy]

that's not tanking, that's regular Popovich coaching. Devin got his career high, so he had to sit to get over himself

CIA Pop with the long con then?

[poopbox]

You people really want to get a role player out of next years draft?

Two of our 1st round picks in the last 3 years aren't even on the team anymore.

At this point I would settle for any player who isn't a moody emo like Saminic and who doesn't randomly pull his dick out like Primo tbh. Just drafting a normal human basketball player with upside will be good enough for me in this draft.

[daslicer]

No. I don't. The group plays together pretty well and has two tough covers. They are nearly not as bad as I thought they would be when I went to game one.

I bet Paul George would like playing with this Spurs team rather than the one he has now. His superstar teammate may never play again for a long stretch of games - he will just sit when something is "off" a little bit. #2 is really kind of a psychopath.

I would say he's more of a sociopath.