Game Thread: Spurs (14-43) @ Cavaliers (37-22) 2/13/2023 6:00 PM CST

[TXstbobcat]

Spurs +14.5

[exstatic]

No, Spurs, No!

[slick'81]

Don't look ahead to the hornets:lobt:

NospursNo:nope

[John B]

No Spurs No!

[KingKev]

I’m seeing +800 on the ML. Tempted to hit a few of these massive lines for a hundo over the next few weeks till one hits. You’ll make your money back back plus some on one game and it gives me a reason to actually cheer for a W which is easier with bottom 4 secured and bottom 3 probable.

[KingKev]

I don't think Kori knows what the term “spread” pertains to in Sports betting per the latest game preview.

[ace3g]

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JeffGSpursKENS5 JeffGSpursZone
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Spurs IR update v CavsMcDermott out // Bassey, Sochan, Keldon Johnson - available #porvida (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23porvida) #nba (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nba) #NBATwitter (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBATwitter)

[Goob]

If we keep it within 20, I'll count it as a moral victory.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fo4lBjfXgAEHqfk?format=jpg&name=large

[slick'81]

Bassey time!!

[PhantomDashCam]

Interested to see how Sochan attacks the (likely) Mobley match-up.

[spurraider21]

Cavs are the best defensive team in the league, could get pretty ugly tbh :lol

[ace3g]

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Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
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Tonight's lineup out of the hat for the Spurs:Branham, Johnson, KBD, Sochan, Collins

[spurraider21]

is Jones out or benched? he has been pretty bad lately, but maybe pop feels that sochan + branham is enough to initiate the offense

[XDT76]

is Jones out or benched? he has been pretty bad lately, but maybe pop feels that sochan + branham is enough to initiate the offense

He is out

[spurraider21]

branham struggling to handle the ball against garland. and then sochan going right at jarrett allen probably not the best recipe for success

[Mr. Body]

They're going to get hammered.

[Mr. Body]

Like lose by 40.

[KingKev]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fo4lBjfXgAEHqfk?format=jpg&name=large

That is some elite company!!!!

Porter gave a lil flash and hard knock to probably the most terrible era of the Tim Duncan years though.

[spurraider21]

cleveland simply outclasses this team. its like the war of the worlds/scary movie 4 line.

its no more of a war than the war between men and maggots

or maggots and wolves

or men riding dragons throwing wolves at maggots

[Mr. Body]

They shouldn't be playing this game. It's like professionals vs. middle schoolers.

[spurraider21]

:lol wesley

[PhantomDashCam]

cleveland simply outclasses this team. its like the war of the worlds/scary movie 4 line.

its no more of a war than the war between men and maggots

or maggots and wolves

or men riding dragons throwing wolves at maggots

Underrated spoof film. That scene always made me chuckle :tu

[ace3g]

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/sa.png&scale=crop&cquality=40&location=origin&w=32&h=32Spurs




ON THE COURT
FG
3PT
REB
AST
PF
PTS


J. Sochan (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4610139/jeremy-sochan)F

0-2
0-0
0
0
0
0


I. Roby (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066392/isaiah-roby)PF

0-0
0-0
1
0
0
0


C. Bassey (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397886/charles-bassey)C

0-1
0-0
2
0
1
0


D. Graham (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3133601/devonte-graham)PG

0-3
0-3
0
2
0
0


B. Wesley (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4683935/blake-wesley)G

0-2
0-1
2
0
1
0

[slick'81]

Its nice to see the spurs do what they were built to do,lose. The real test will be vs charlotte

[spurraider21]

Underrated spoof film. That scene always made me chuckle :tu
i think it was the last good one. or maybe the last one before i outgrew the humor of those flicks. enjoyed 3 the most. george carlin as the architect from the matrix :rollin

[heyheymymy]

lol Bassey in #28 giving me flashbacks to BIG IAN MAHINMI era Spurs dominance lol

[heyheymymy]

Barlow's hair on that Cavs court giving me flashbacks to Varejao lol

[LeBowen]

A competitive tank, just what we need.

[Barfunk]

Letssss do thissss

[heyheymymy]

oof Blake is OFF tonight

[slick'81]

Hornet's up 11 early on atl

[ace3g]

Halftime




1
2
3
4
T


HOU
29
19


48


PHI
32
23


55








Halftime




1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
41


68


CHA
36
38


74

[Mr. Body]

Why doesn't Pop let Bassey play?

[K...]

Why doesn't Pop let Bassey play?

People think he had a bad injury based on his last g league game

[JPB]

CHA is gonna fumble that.

[ace3g]

2:40 - 3rd




1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
41
26

94


CHA
36
38
25

99








2:19 - 3rd




1
2
3
4
T


HOU
29
19
21

69


PHI
32
23
29

84

[KingKev]

Anyone else noticing Keldon can be insanely efficient from the floor and still be a team worst +/-

DDR tutelage paying off

[JPB]

I can see ATL blowing it up after that season. They won't build a contender out of Young and Murray... No chemsitry, no passion. That team lacks spirit.

[ace3g]

End of 3rd




1
2
3
4
T


SA
19
30
32

81


CLE
34
31
26

91










0.0 - 3rd




1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
41
28

96


CHA
36
38
34

108







End of 3rd




1
2
3
4
T


HOU
29
19
30

78


PHI
32
23
35

90

[JPB]

CHA is gonna fumble that.

Or not...

[Mr. Body]

I can see ATL blowing it up after that season. They won't build a contender out of Young and Murray... No chemsitry, no passion. That team lacks spirit.

I feel like that's been Atlanta's existence.

[Mr. Body]

Lamello is so naturally gifted he'll win some games outright. He's so undisciplined that those are the most he'll likely win.

[Splits]

got it to 6 let's goooooooo

[Mr. Body]

Uh oh.

[Splits]

we're only 14 games out of a playoff spot with 24 to play. this team can get hot

[spurraider21]

we're only 14 games out of a playoff spot with 24 to play. this team can get hot
top 5 team in the west, tbh

[Dex]

WE CAN LOSE THIS!!!

[lefty20]

Wesley coming to the rescue with his patented clutch to's in the 4th.

[JPB]

CHA is tanking but Lamelo doesn't know (or care).

[spurraider21]

det burst by wesley tho

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[Mr. Body]

Hey, a Spur actually got back on transition defense.

[slick'81]

Hornets up 9 with 6 min to go

[Mr. Body]

Mal is showing stuff.

[Mr. Body]

Branham is going to be killing people in a couple of years.

[ace3g]

4:34 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
41
28
24
120


CHA
36
38
35
19
128








2:52 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


HOU
29
19
30
13
91


PHI
32
23
35
27
117

[Mr. Body]

Why do we have KBD in at the end of the game? Put in Sochan.

[JPB]

Watching the end of ATL-CHA and defense if officially dead in the NBA.

[ace3g]

2:39 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
41
28
33
129


CHA
36
38
35
23
132

[slick'81]

Hornets up 3 with 2 min to go

[slick'81]

Dammit,hold on charlotte

[spurraider21]

mormon hayward with the big 3 to put charlotte up 5

[Mr. Body]

mormon hayward with the big 3 to put charlotte up 5

Pretty sure Hayward's not a Mormon, he's just a MAGAt.

[ace3g]

Mark Williams what a block!!!

[JPB]

Yeahhh!

[Mr. Body]

Mark Williams wasn't supposed to be able to guard the perimeter.

[ace3g]

PJ Washington 3 ball!!!

[JPB]

CHA offense is Lamelo dribble, dribble, dribble then "here's the hot potato dude, do something!"

[Barfunk]

FIRE POP! Jk, he's doing an excellent job this season.

[JPB]

It's happening!!

[slick'81]

Lets go hornets

[ace3g]

Final




1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
41
28
42
138


CHA
36
38
35
35
144

[slick'81]

Great L for our good guys tonight

[scott]

Glad to see Bassey with a +8 in limited time. Wonder if he was on minutes restriction. 8 boards too. Hopefully contract announcement is coming soon.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs win the second half but can't recover from -15 in the fatal first quarter

Cavs Get 29 points from Spurs turnovers

[KingKev]

Keldon a team best -19.

[spurs10]

Alright Charlotte!

[Atl Spur]

Gotta embrace the process…….it’s been hard to stomach! Only a few more games left…

[Dex]

Gotta embrace the process…….it’s been hard to stomach! Only a few more games left…

The losses have been ugly but at least the games have been competitive (for the most part)...and it's actually been kinda nice to have a stress free season because there are literally no expectations. I'm actually more upset when we win :lol

Much better than expecting big things from DeRozan/Aldridge/Murray who instead end up fumbling their way to 40 wins and a first-round or play-in exit.

[Atl Spur]

The losses have been ugly but at least the games have been competitive (for the most part)...and it's actually been kinda nice to have a stress free season because there are literally no expectations. I'm actually more upset when we win :lol

Much better than expecting big things from DeRozan/Aldridge/Murray who instead end up fumbling their way to 40 wins and a first-round or play-in exit.

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[KingKev]

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Am I the only one who just sees question marks when my man Atl Spur uses emojiis? I only encounter that with ATl Spur tbh. Not hating, just curious.

[tonight...you]

Am I the only one who just sees question marks when my man Atl Spur (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8789) uses emojiis? I only encounter that with ATl Spur tbh. Not hating, just curious.
All I see are question marks also.

[exstatic]

Am I the only one who just sees question marks when my man Atl Spur uses emojiis? I only encounter that with ATl Spur tbh. Not hating, just curious.

Phone emojis don’t work on his platform, which is why you see ???.

[Atl Spur]

I was wondering why it it did that! Thanks for the insight.

[KingKev]

Phone emojis don’t work on his platform, which is why you see ???.

Sort of figured that was the reason. Gramps stays more tech savvy than myself. Cheers.

[Dex]

Am I the only one who just sees question marks when my man Atl Spur uses emojiis? I only encounter that with ATl Spur tbh. Not hating, just curious.

I just see blanks on my side (running Safari on MacOS)

[John B]

det burst by wesley tho

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DJ was not close to this kid’s handles in his rookie year, plus fearless going to the basket.

[heyheymymy]

Yeah a #25 would need a few years typically anyway

The fact Blake shows anything at alll, grated mere flashes, bodes well

Blake is already better than Walker IV was the last year Spurs had him lol yeah I said that

[KingKev]

DJ was not close to this kid’s handles in his rookie year, plus fearless going to the basket.

DJ always had handles they were just loose. BW needs a very tight leash to harness his upside similar to DJ. Raw talent is not anywhere close however.

But Coach Pop has a secret weapon in Kobe tapes and Tony tapes and maybe Tom Brady tapes if he shows he is ready to be part of the next dynasty!!!

[JPB]

The losses have been ugly but at least the games have been competitive (for the most part)...and it's actually been kinda nice to have a stress free season because there are literally no expectations. I'm actually more upset when we win :lol

Much better than expecting big things from DeRozan/Aldridge/Murray who instead end up fumbling their way to 40 wins and a first-round or play-in exit.

That Detroit game was pretty stressful tbh.

[John B]

DJ always had handles they were just loose. BW needs a very tight leash to harness his upside similar to DJ. Raw talent is not anywhere close however.

But Coach Pop has a secret weapon in Kobe tapes and Tony tapes and maybe Tom Brady tapes if he shows he is ready to be part of the next dynasty!!!

You forgot the Primo tapes

[XDT76]

DJ was not close to this kid’s handles in his rookie year, plus fearless going to the basket.

DJ however has the size, length and bounce which are things Wesley could not improve.

[KingKev]

DJ however has the size, length and bounce which are things Wesley could not improve.

I think they have similar metrics tbh but Blake’s bounce won't be seen till next year and it is probably a step
below. BW really looks like a poor man’s DJ.