Game Thread: Knicks (18-17) at Spurs (11-23) / December 29, 2022 | 7:00 PM CT

[John B]

Spurs Injuries: Keldon Johnson (questionable — back), Devin Vassell (questionable — knee), Doug McDermott (questionable — knee), Blake Wesley (Out — G League), Charles Bassey (Out — G League), Dominic Barlow (Out — G League)

Knicks Injuries: Jalen Brunson (Day-to-day — hip), RJ Barrett (Out — finger), Obi Toppin (Out — leg), Trevor Keels (Out — G League)

Time to start a losing streak :lol. No Spurs No! :clap:clap:clap

[KingKev]

Let’s get this L

[John B]

I’m betting Branham gets 20+pts tonight if Devin is out.

[John B]

Starting lineup: Tre, Romeo, Keldon, Jeremy and Jaks
I guess Branham IS the starting PG, for now.

[KingKev]

Starting lineup: Tre, Romeo, Keldon, Jeremy and Jaks
I guess Branham IS the starting PG, for now.

Bro

[KingKev]

Brunson, Toppin and RJ Barrett out. Need to work hard for this L. Tank commander Keldon needs to take 12 3’s whilst playing zero defense but screaming after every dunk!!!!

[John B]

Sochan and Jaks should have good game with less interior defense. That means Keldon too slashing freely. Damn, I smell a win :depressed

[LeBowen]

Does Thibs still yell ICEEE all game long?:lol

[Mr. Body]

I want to see Wesley back.

[heyheymymy]

fuck Romeo got aggressive early great move but he has to just slam it down you were right there!

[LeBowen]

This has to be the worst shooting lineup in Spurs history. Literally zero range with Stanley instead of Keldon.

[heyheymymy]

red hot start for Quickley

[John B]

Poeltl moving well. Could get a big night

[John B]

Langford is hot

[John B]

Tbh Spurs have a very solid role players, like Stanley Johnson.

[spurraider21]

Starting lineup: Tre, Romeo, Keldon, Jeremy and Jaks
I guess Branham IS the starting PG, for now.
a starting lineup without branham leads you to the conclusion that branham is the starting point guard?

[PhantomDashCam]

Nice arc on that shot from Branham. Supposedly something the Spurs coaching staff has been working on him with. :tu

[heyheymymy]

love this Stan and Bran lineup lol

[heyheymymy]

dude Stan is so trusty. Nothing crazy, but reliable mins and a natural fit out there

[John B]

Branham last 5 games, 11.4 pts

[John B]

Stanley with the bully ball

[heyheymymy]

Zollins now confirmed a good investment for Spurs

[heyheymymy]

NASTY buzzer beater by JR!!

[LeBowen]

Oh boy, looks like a potential W.

[John B]

Fuck! The way are playing, this could be a win :lol

[heyheymymy]

Oh shit is Devin Brown in the booth tonight guesting?

[spurraider21]

Top 5 team in the west, tbh

[spurraider21]

Oh shit is Devin Brown in the booth tonight guesting?
he's the one who turned it over allowing McGrady's game winner

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Pop might need to throw himself out of the game again. Way too competent.

[John B]

a starting lineup without branham leads you to the conclusion that branham is the starting point guard?

Brahnam would be the starting SG ideally. Bruh you need me to spell it for you? :toast

[heyheymymy]

Doug has a lazer beam release arc trajectory

[PhantomDashCam]

Pop might need to throw himself out of the game again. Way too competent.

“In Brett, we Bust”.

[spurraider21]

Brahnam would be the starting SG ideally. Bruh you need me to spell it for you? :toast
you definitely need to spell out how branham is the "starting" point guard when he's not a starter

[John B]

Devin Brown story is also up there with Simmons. Co-UTSA alumni like Beadle.

[John B]

Damn Tre just took that ball off that guys hand. Fuck with this intensity, Spurs are winning

[BackHome]

Knicks are going all in on Tank I believe Luka got 60pts and 20 rebounds against them recently

[John B]

you definitely need to spell out how branham is the "starting" point guard when he's not a starter

Bruh what are you smokin? :lol Who says “starting point guard”? The guy is a prototypical SG. But without Vassell, he’s not taking his place. Because he’s been playing well at backup PG as of late, and I think Pop will run that for awhile, get him as much decision making role, getting aggressive. Even if he doesn’t end up as one, still the team gets another ballhandler, and knowing Pop he wants more ballhandler, facilitator in his “beautiful game.” Catch my drift? Making me miss the game spelling it to you :lol

[spurraider21]

Bruh what are you smokin? :lol Who says “starting point guard”? The guy is a prototypical SG. But without Vassell, he’s not taking his place. Because he’s been playing well at backup PG as of late, and I think Pop will run that for awhile, get him as much decision making role, getting aggressive. Even if he doesn’t end up as one, still the team gets another ballhandler, and knowing Pop he wants more ballhandler, facilitator in his “beautiful game.” Catch my drift? Making me miss the game spelling it to you :lol


Starting lineup: Tre, Romeo, Keldon, Jeremy and Jaks
I guess Branham IS the starting PG, for now.
:lol are you ok?

[John B]

Another block for Zollins. He’s been getting at least a block a game

[John B]

:lol are you ok?

Okay my bad. I meant backup PG :toast

[Thomas82]

Brunson, Toppin and RJ Barrett out. Need to work hard for this L. Tank commander Keldon needs to take 12 3’s whilst playing zero defense but screaming after every dunk!!!!

This explains the 11-point lead at halftime.

[slick'81]

Another fucking victory :depressed

[SPURt]

Langford going for the game ball tonight

[JPB]

There's still time to blow this up.

[Leetonidas]

Langford injury per par

[Jordan Jackson]

The latest episode of the Lowe Post mentioned what the Spurs have been doing the last few weeks is bizarre. And they didn’t understand why Jak is still here.

They tried to handicap themselves tonight by “resting” Devin. But again you have guys out there playing for their next contract. Hope they have a plan B just in case this goes left and they end up winning their standard 30 games.

[Thomas82]

There's still time to blow this up.


Running out of time.

[JPB]

Running out of time.
I meant blowing out the Knicks, right?

[MultiTroll]

:cheer:pop::cheer
He's soo incredible.

Can we dream about b2b Play In games and a 13th pick?

[davi78239]

We’re picking outside of the top 5 folks. Book it. This team doesn’t know how to really tank.

[JPB]

On another note, when was the last time the Knicks were semi-relevant?

[Mr. Body]

We’re picking outside of the top 5 folks. Book it. This team doesn’t know how to really tank.

Why is this news to anyone

[JPB]

12 points in 8:00, that's possible.

[Leetonidas]

On another note, when was the last time the Knicks were semi-relevant?

Two years ago when they got skullfucked by Trae Young in the playoffs

[JPB]

9 pts, actually.

[davi78239]

If we beat the Mavs on Saturday, I’m gonna lose my shit.

[Thomas82]

We’re picking outside of the top 5 folks. Book it. This team doesn’t know how to really tank.

I'm starting to feel that way.

[Leetonidas]

Oh good Langford is back out there :tu

[JPB]

Houston down 20 vs. Dallas. Good boys.

[Leetonidas]

Spurs January schedule is pretty tough. Y'all overreacting to winning against a trash NY team missing two of their top players. Spurs will probably win 1 or 2 games over the next month tbh

[JPB]

Charlotte won tho.

[Thomas82]

Spurs January schedule is pretty tough. Y'all overreacting to winning against a trash NY team missing two of their top players. Spurs will probably win 1 or 2 games over the next month tbh

I really hope this will be accurate.

[Barfunk]

Why is this news to anyone

Lol

[davi78239]

How are the Rockets so bad? Aren’t they a better team on paper than the spurs? They have some previous top picks do they not?

[Chinook]

In case folks are wondering, that wasn't a backcourt violation having a foot across the line isn't the rule. It's kind of annoying to hear Sean talking about the team catching breaks when that's just good officiating.

[KingKev]

I’m super excited for the high character undersized 6’4-6’6 tweener we pick at #10. I think his name will be Parker, Cooper or Hudson.

White kids are recently under represented in Spurs culture. Another diversity hire.

RIP the tank 2022-2022

[JPB]

Spurs January schedule is pretty tough. Y'all overreacting to winning against a trash NY team missing two of their top players. Spurs will probably win 1 or 2 games over the next month tbh

Charlotte will climb up the standings with Lamelo back. He almost pulled a triple double tonight (27, 10,9). So Spurs are virtually bottom 3 now, with Orlando as the only team who could potentially join the fight.

[SPURt]

On another note, when was the last time the Knicks were semi-relevant?
The 90’s Ewing teams, more accurately, when James Dolan took over. I used to go see the Isaiah Thomas era Knicks a lot. Hysterically laughable but a good time. Knicks fans used to show up with bags on their heads lol. They’ve been garbage for so long, they outlasted the bag heads.

[John B]

Can’t hate not to be happy for Langford though, Sochan, Zollins, Stanley. They are playing great.

[Mr. Body]

How are the Rockets so bad? Aren’t they a better team on paper than the spurs? They have some previous top picks do they not?

Bad coach. Most of their players are knuckleheads.

[paperboy77]

I'm telling you the only thing that can set our priorities back and back to tanking is the rodeo road trip. That and hopefully we make an impact trade soon. Otherwise we'll have to create an new thread discussing the NBA Front Office with the lowest IQ's.

[paperboy77]

Bad coach. Most of their players are knuckleheads.

Maybe a bad coach on purpose. A good front office giving current conditions.

[Mr. Body]

Maybe a bad coach on purpose. A good front office giving current conditions.

Why would you be a bad coach on purpose.

[BackHome]

I'm starting to feel that way.

Yeah, me to and it is not a good feeling - It is going to be painful to watch the draft if we sit out of the top 3

[Leetonidas]

Charlotte will climb up the standings with Lamelo back. He almost pulled a triple double tonight (27, 10,9). So Spurs are virtually bottom 3 now, with Orlando as the only team who could potentially join the fight.

Yep. And supposedly they're moving forward in talks with bridges so if he comes back and isn't immediately suspended he will help them win some games

[Ariel]

We’re picking outside of the top 5 folks. Book it. This team is just really that idiotic.
Fixed.

[TDMVPDPOY]

if they aint tanking, then maybe they think they wont get the no.1 pick, so looking for high lottery pick with targeted player they can really get?

[paperboy77]

Why would you be a bad coach on purpose.

He's not his boss. Someone above him is allowing him to do his thing. Just sayin.. the Jerry Jones did fire the untouchable Tom Landry for the greater good.

[paperboy77]

if they aint tanking, then maybe they think they wont get the no.1 pick, so looking for high lottery pick with targeted player they can really get?


Simple math says you have the best chance if you are in the bottom 3. Typically I don't support tanking for the usual options in the draft. This year however, that Wemby kid is special AND Henson is your #1 pick in other years. You have 2 shots at getting a #1 pick twice this summer. I say this is the time if ever.. to tank.

[Thomas82]

Yeah, me to and it is not a good feeling - It is going to be painful to watch the draft if we sit out of the top 3

Just plain torture.

[Mr. Body]

if they aint tanking, then maybe they think they wont get the no.1 pick, so looking for high lottery pick with targeted player they can really get?

The best you get for the top pick is 14%. The Spurs seem to have other plans than try to hit those crazy bad odds. Instead they seem to want to develop the players they have.

[MultiTroll]

The best you get for the top pick is 14%. The Spurs seem to have other plans than try to hit those crazy bad odds. Instead they seem to want to develop the players they have.
That is soo exciting.
I look forward to racking up 35 wins by 2026 with CIA Pop at the helm. :tu

[Mr. Body]

That is soo exciting.
I look forward to racking up 35 wins by 2026 with CIA Pop at the helm. :tu

Yeah, I'm looking forward to laughing my ass off at all you pathetic weenies.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Yep. And supposedly they're moving forward in talks with bridges so if he comes back and isn't immediately suspended he will help them win some games

They're probably looking to sign him this season, so that he could get the NBA suspension out of the way, and be able to play next season.