Game Thread: Spurs (6-15) at Thunder (8-13) November 30, 2022 | 7:00 PM CT

[John B]

Spurs: Dominick Barlow (Out — Two-Way), Blake Wesley (Out — Knee), Jakob Poeltl (Out — Knee), Jeremy Sochan (Out — Quad), Keita Bates-Diop (Questionable — Ankle), Josh Richardson (Questionable — Ankle), Romeo Langford (Questionable — Back)


Thunder: Chet Holgrem (Out—Foot), Mike Muscala (Out—Finger), Jaylin Williams (Out - G League), Lindy Waters III (Out — G League), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Questionable — Hip)

OKC is 7th at the L column. Who’s going to tank better? Better hold Roby and not mess up the tank against his former team. While SGA could be the the frontrunner for the MIP. Boo. He’s been averaging 32.3 points, 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per contest in the 2022-23 campaign, while shooting 40% from distance and 90.6% from the line. Yikes! That’s good enough for MVP!:lol

go spurs go :lol

[Mr. Body]

OKC seem far better than the Spurs yet only have two victories over them.

Other than SGA they're kind of trash, tbh. Little chance at wind without him.

[itzsoweezee]

No way OKC is out-tanking the Spurs.

[John B]

No way OKC is out-tanking the Spurs.

This could be the year that Pop would embrace the tank. What with all these mysterious injuries? I bet TP has been calling him everyday what everybody already knows about Victor.

[buttsR4rebounding]

This is one of those must-lose games on the schedule.

[exstatic]

This could be the year that Pop would embrace the tank. What with all these mysterious injuries? I bet TP has been calling him everyday what everybody already knows about Victor.

It would be Diaw, not TP. Wemby switched teams this summer.

[exstatic]

This is one of those must-lose games on the schedule.

Yeah, we’ll win a handful of games here and there, but it’s a cardinal sin to beat a co- tanking team.

[Thomas82]

I heard SGA is out tonight. It seems like he always misses the game when we play them.

[Mr. Body]

I heard SGA is out tonight. It seems like he always misses the game when we play them.

Presti can't help but want to play the lottery. He wants Pokusevski, Wembanyama, and Holmgren, to make the ugliest triumvarate of players ever.

[Thomas82]

Presti can't help but want to play the lottery. He wants Pokusevski, Wembanyama, and Holmgren, to make the ugliest triumvarate of players ever.

I wouldn't put it past him.

[John B]

It would be Diaw, not TP. Wemby switched teams this summer.

It’s uncharacteristic of Pop to throw games. I would expect games to be more competitive like it was earlier in the season. It really seems like somebody got to Pop that Victor is indeed a potential generational talent who is worth tanking for. Yeah it could be Diaw, if Pop wouldn’t just believe the circus written about this kid.

[exstatic]

It’s uncharacteristic of Pop to throw games. I would expect games to be more competitive like it was earlier in the season. It really seems like somebody got to Pop that Victor is indeed a potential generational talent who is worth tanking for. Yeah it could be Diaw, if Pop wouldn’t just believe the circus written about this kid.

I think it was Primo lugging out that did it. They cut him on October 28th, won that night, won on the 30th to go to 5-2, then went into the dumper. They’re rarely even competitive in games now.

[poopbox]

Must lose at all cost...can't let something like head to head records determine our draft chances

[Maddog]

Presti can't help but want to play the lottery. He wants Pokusevski, Wembanyama, and Holmgren, to make the ugliest triumvarate of players ever.

Grand total of 6.5 meters and 90 kg

[Dex]

The great Tank-Off of 2022

[tim_duncan_fan]

Having to tank sucks. Ready for this season to be over already.

[XDT76]

OKC have more O Reb than our D Reb, that is really bad

[heyheymymy]

looking for that Roby's Revenge game lol

[SPURt]

Roby shows flashes that are really something, I hope he can put it together

[heyheymymy]

I don't mind the tank but losing Wes really sucked bc the one silver lining to a tank year was going to be watching the projects develop and now we lose that too at least in Blake.

[heyheymymy]

damn Jalen Will looking quite polished offensively

[heyheymymy]

Too bad the cat got out of the bag on Jalen Williams. He had an incredible combine if I recall correctly and showed off so strong he skyrocketed his draft value. Was a time where he was looming around that #20 and man what could've been.

[heyheymymy]

Jalen instead of Branham just if only he wasn't a combine climber. Guess you were never going to catch that many teams sleeping or he wasn't going to be that good if he truly fell to you so this is a fallacy to pine for him in a Spurs jersey.

oh well I like Malaki Branham and I think he might surprise still yet despite a strange slow progression start this season after a pretty scorching summer league imo tbh

[MultiTroll]

C'mon lets not let this lead get out of hand.

[heyheymymy]

Multi troll you need to update your sig with the new version of that Spurstalk ad lol it's even worse

[heyheymymy]

Alize sighting

[PhantomDashCam]

Romeo Langford having himself a very solid game.

[heyheymymy]

KJ getting a little bit of that mojo back

[Thomas82]

C'mon lets not let this lead get out of hand.

Too late.

[MultiTroll]

No way OKC is out-tanking the Spurs.
Don't underestimate.
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[MultiTroll]

Multi troll you need to update your sig with the new version of that Spurstalk ad lol it's even worse
Newer version this on the ST ad docket?
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Has not appeared in the ads displayed to me -yet.

[lefty20]

Took a while but the tank is back on track.

[MultiTroll]

Sheet what a great comeback by the Spurs.

Down 5.

Roll Tank!

[poopbox]

Bill can't take much more of this losing :lol

[twincam]

I really watch some of the games to have a good laugh.

[mystargtr34]

Spurs coming through in the clutch to take the L and keep the tank rolling.

[Kuvai]

We need the Tankkkkkkkkk

[Barfunk]

A 50 point lead is not safe with this team, granted it was early enough in the game.

[Dex]

Great loss :clap

[heyheymymy]

damn dude 27/6 on 11/15 FG from Jalen Will

[longhorn]

Incredible tank job putting up 77 points in the first half and then 34 in the second. Well done, fellas. :bobo

[ace3g]

#PorWemby

[Dex]

A 50 point lead is not safe with this team, granted it was early enough in the game.

Spurs had shots falling in the first half, but Pop also clearly went away from what was working in the second half. Maybe he truly is embracing the tank...

I'm fine with the Spurs squeaking out a win here soon as long as it's not to another tanking team

[heyheymymy]

wow Lang with a great game

[playbonner15]

Langdon was very active and aggressive this game which was great to see... i thought OKC was gonna outtank the Spurs but Pop said nah no winning tonight

[boutons_deux]

spurs scored more in 2nd qtr than entire 2nd half

Spurs 2nd half, -25 pts LOL

[Barfunk]

Spurs had shots falling in the first half, but Pop also clearly went away from what was working in the second half. Maybe he truly is embracing the tank...

I'm fine with the Spurs squeaking out a win here soon as long as it's not to another tanking team

I'm embracing it as well, I just hope we stay the course. We need to pick a lane and stick with that. I've always wanted to see the Spurs win a highly unlikely Cinderella chip, but it's simply just that, highly unlikely and unrealistic.

It's almost impossible for that kind of thing to happen in the NBA, unlike the MLB and NFL, where it happens more frequently. Pop can't coach an underdog team to go deep in the postseason. He needs great players, as do 99% of NBA coaches to be fair.

[Barfunk]

But is Pop trying to tank, or is it happening inadvertently?

[Trill Clinton]

Great L

[Arcadian]

Johnson has been missing a lot of shots lately. Every time I look at the box score, he's like 5 for 30.

[itzsoweezee]

But do y'all think Pop is trying to tank, or is it happening inadvertently?

It’s happening because the front office purposely loaded this roster with bad and/or inexperienced players. Pop don’t need to try to do anything.

[Chomag]

I'm going to be baffled if they don't make trades before deadline.

[Barfunk]

It’s happening because the front office purposely loaded this roster with bad and/or inexperienced players. Pop don’t need to try to do anything.

Lol that's funny, but yeah pretty smart by the FO if their intent is to tank.

[boutons_deux]

at best, 14%, 1 in 7 chance of getting 1st pick

[Robz4000]

Tank looking good :tu


at best, 14%, 1 in 7 chance of getting 1st pick

Just a top 4 pick would go a long way to injecting talent into this roster tbh. The Thompson twins don't have the same potential as Wemby/Scoot but they could be All-NBA caliber.

[poopbox]

this team actually kinda of sucks enough that they don't have to tank tbh

[BackHome]

Yeah before the season started almost every mock had us at either the worst team or at best the top 3 worst of the NBA

[spurs1990]

When they was 5-2 I had the brilliant take that they were a hungry, high energy, well-coached team that would win 40 games.

They proceeded to go 1-14 after. It just stinks that the Rockets, Pistons, and Magic are blatantly tanking for that 14% slot. Spurs may never get into that tier.

[BackHome]

Tank looking good :tu



Just a top 4 pick would go a long way to injecting talent into this roster tbh. The Thompson twins don't have the same potential as Wemby/Scoot but they could be All-NBA caliber.

Yeah, don't get me wrong I am sure we both will go crazy to get the first pick and even second pick but for me I would be VERY happy with anyone in the top 4. Anyone we get even 3 to 4 in the draft will be our best player easily so yeah tank away because we are what are record says we are........We Need Talent ...

[BackHome]

Romeo Langford having himself a very solid game.

Let the trade talks begin...:toast

[Thomas82]

When they was 5-2 I had the brilliant take that they were a hungry, high energy, well-coached team that would win 40 games.

They proceeded to go 1-14 after. It just stinks that the Rockets, Pistons, and Magic are blatantly tanking for that 14% slot. Spurs may never get into that tier.


Right now the Rockets have the same amount of losses as us but 1 fewer win. The Pistons and Magic also have 5 wins. We still have plenty of time for them to leapfrog us.

[Rocalcio]

It would be Diaw, not TP. Wemby switched teams this summer.

Babac is now in the French team coaching' staff, so Tony is the best way to get intel about Wemby, apart from calling Collet directly, who coaches Boulogne-Levallois and is also the Fench national team's coach.

[boutons_deux]

Babac is now in the French team coaching' staff, so Tony is the best way to get intel about Wemby, apart from calling Collet directly, who coaches Boulogne-Levallois and is also the Fench national team's coach.

Whatever the situation is in France, how does that affect the NBA lottery?

Wemby could pull a Kobe, forced his way from Charlotte to LAL, and force his way out of somewhere to SA.

[Rocalcio]

Whatever the situation is in France, how does that affect the NBA lottery?

Wemby could pull a Kobe, forced his way from Charlotte to LAL, and force his way out of somewhere to SA.

I don’t think he’s that kind of kid.

[MannyIsGod]

When they was 5-2 I had the brilliant take that they were a hungry, high energy, well-coached team that would win 40 games.

They proceeded to go 1-14 after. It just stinks that the Rockets, Pistons, and Magic are blatantly tanking for that 14% slot. Spurs may never get into that tier.

The Spurs are literally the worst team in NBA advance stats my dude. Get into that tier? lol, they ARE that tier.

[R. DeMurre]

I don’t think he’s that kind of kid.

You don't really know him, just like no one here really knew Primo.

[JeffDuncan]

Whatever the situation is in France, how does that affect the NBA lottery?

Wemby could pull a Kobe, forced his way from Charlotte to LAL, and force his way out of somewhere to SA.


A player who would force his way to SA? The first thing to do with such a player would be send him for a long talk with a psychologist (after locking a chastity belt on him.)

[ismael-robert]

N we didn't kno kawhy

[Rocalcio]

You don't really know him, just like no one here really knew Primo.

I’m French and I follow his career in his club and in the national team. I read a lot of interviews of him and everybody agreed on the idea that he’s a nice and clever kid. Honestly, when you look at the hype surrounding him, if he was a douchebag we’d already know… You can’t compare him to Primo who was a nobody before the Spurs surprisingly drafted him that high, he wasn’t prepared to the pressure which fell on him after that.

[R. DeMurre]

I’m French and I follow his career in his club and in the national team. I read a lot of interviews of him and everybody agreed on the idea that he’s a nice and clever kid. Honestly, when you look at the hype surrounding him, if he was a douchebag we’d already know… You can’t compare him to Primo who was a nobody before the Spurs surprisingly drafted him that high, he wasn’t prepared to the pressure which fell on him after that.


He seems like a good kid to me too, but I'm just pointing out that reading interviews with athletes doesn't exactly give you a deep and personal insight into their character. Of course they're going to say the right things, just as one does at a job interview. There were literally hundreds of tweets, instagram posts, interviews, and compliments posted here about Primo, and nobody suspected prior to a month ago that he had serious issues... Everybody "agreed" that Primo had high character and an "uncanny" maturity. Our second hand knowledge of athlete heroes is fundamentally unreliable, unless you're in their inner circle.

[scott]

LOL, a generational talent isn’t going to “force his way to SA”. Our best hope is that he doesn’t mind playing in SA, but actively hoping a player will force his way here is a pipe dream.