Game Thread: Spurs (15-47) @ Pacers (28-35) Thursday Mar. 2, 2023 7:30PM CT 3:30AM RIGA

[lefty20]

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[lefty20]

Oh shit! rrt is over. It's a home game for the spurs.

[heyheymymy]

Hope to see some limited burn for Dev

[PhantomDashCam]

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[Barfunk]

Erghhh, home game against a below .500 team. Need to get back to losing and shoot for the worst record if we want that guaranteed top 5 pick.

[heyheymymy]

Been a blast tracking Blake and Bran and can't believe how promising they seem.

[DPG21920]

Haliburton out tonight…wonder if this is another one SA steals. Winning 2 straight going into 2 straight vs HOU would be a literal nightmare. Would likely cement SA ahead of HOU/DET at a minimum because I’m guessing they at worst split with HOU. So that would be 3 wins in 4 games…

[PhantomDashCam]

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[MultiTroll]

Had a fabulous streak but Grandpa needs to get right back to work. Charlotte is going to bust.

Needs to put the reins on Trey with his 100% late game effort bullshit.

When his stoopid pet McForbesbot is have a hot shooting night, get him TFO.

[Thomas82]

Haliburton out tonight…wonder if this is another one SA steals. Winning 2 straight going into 2 straight vs HOU would be a literal nightmare. Would likely cement SA ahead of HOU/DET at a minimum because I’m guessing they at worst split with HOU. So that would be 3 wins in 4 games…

Hopefully Pop being out tonight makes a difference for us.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Really love how aggressive Sochan is when he notices the lightest mismatch.

[heyheymymy]

Good to see Dev back out there

[lefty20]

Collins with some good passes in the early going.

[heyheymymy]

Nice jam for Dev, that knee seems fine on the athletic move

[XDT76]

Don't have to worry abt winning tonite. The SL offense is bad, but the 2nd team outdo them by miles.

[MultiTroll]

I'm liking these bricks continuing into the 2nd qtr.

[heyheymymy]

Tonight's guest Steve Smith in the house

[spurraider21]

Haliburton out tonight…wonder if this is another one SA steals. Winning 2 straight going into 2 straight vs HOU would be a literal nightmare. Would likely cement SA ahead of HOU/DET at a minimum because I’m guessing they at worst split with HOU. So that would be 3 wins in 4 games…
i wonder how badly a haliburton-less pacers have to beat the spurs for you to finally accept just how shitty this team is :lol

[DPG21920]

i wonder how badly a haliburton-less pacers have to beat the spurs for you to finally accept just how shitty this team is :lol

I know SA is bad…I have no illusions of that. But they are better than DET and HOU for sure. Keldon out obviously hurts but I do think when healthy we will win at least enough to be ahead of HOU/DET rest of the way. CHA, ya, it’s a fear but is it *likely*? Probably not.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I know SA is bad…I have no illusions of that. But they are better than DET and HOU for sure. Keldon out obviously hurts but I do think when healthy we will win at least enough to be ahead of HOU/DET rest of the way. CHA, ya, it’s a fear but is it *likely*? Probably not.
No Lamelo the rest of the way and the Spurs have a back to back with HOU to end the week and a good chance of winning both of those games and then it gets pretty close.

[slick'81]

NOspursNO:nope

[DPG21920]

Spurs hanging tough…lets hope INDY can show how much Spurs suck…would be a shame if SA won 2 in a row :cry

[heyheymymy]

Bran with a solid half +8 with 6/4/4/1

[MultiTroll]

TF is going on with that 2nd qtr.

10 point lead a virtual tie.
:pctoss

[spurraider21]

nice to see sochan active on the boards. im sure as he gets stronger with age he'll become a better rebounder but its something he's gotta work on

[Thomas82]

Looks like the Pacers are having trouble taking control of the game the same way the Utah Azz did the other night.

[lefty20]

Yup, we gonna pass the Hornets by the end of the season.

[Barfunk]

Damn

[spurraider21]

sochan cant buy a bucket but his activity is still showing up

[DPG21920]

i wonder how badly a haliburton-less pacers have to beat the spurs for you to finally accept just how shitty this team is :lol

It’s all so tiresome :)

[lefty20]

19 shots for sochan and we're only halfway through the 3rd :wow

[heyheymymy]

Sochan brimming with confidence on his attack to the rim.

Show someone that tape the first week of the season and they wouldn't even recognize the Sochan we see now imo tbh.

[spurraider21]

It’s all so tiresome :)
:lol touche

just wait till the inevitable collapse

[heyheymymy]

Sochan is like an angry bear out there

[heyheymymy]

Jeremy 18/11/3 5 left in 3Q

[Thomas82]

Looks like another win for the Spurs tonight!!

[heyheymymy]

Sochan like a man amounng children out there

[lefty20]

Sochan with 0 fts despite a taking a fuck ton of shots deep inside.

[ace3g]

Vassell !!!

[Thomas82]

I just knew Devin Vassell coming back would mess things up for us.

[MultiTroll]

:bang
are the Pacers tanking?

[Thomas82]

The Pacers look like the tanking team tonight.

[cjw]

If only could parlay Spurs over and Bobcats under together…

[heyheymymy]

Barlow sighting

[heyheymymy]

Gonna be hard to cough up this lead if SA doesn't give up a run soon

[davi78239]

So much for a top 3 pick….

[Thomas82]

So much for a top 3 pick….

Thanks to Devin Vassell.

[DPG21920]

Spurs are way more talented than people think. Losing streak was crazy, but Vassell/Keldon/Sochan are good and Collins has been better than Jak was while loafing during this season.

[spurraider21]

welp

[Barfunk]

We might have shoot for no better than 3rd worst unfortunately. I mean Pop and the FO can only do so much. Can't force players to throw games, obviously.

[Thomas82]

We might have shoot for no better than 3rd worst unfortunately. I mean Pop and the FO can only do so much. Can't force players to throw games, obviously.

The crazy thing is that Mitch Johnson was the head coach tonight. Both Pop and Brett Brown missed this game.

[exstatic]

Yup, we gonna pass the Hornets by the end of the season.

Pop will be back Sunday, pulling out shooters that make two in a row, and running out funky, unbalanced lineups.

[Thomas82]

Pop will be back Sunday, pulling out shooters that make two in a row, and running ou funky,unbalanced lineups.

I saw that he was expected back on Saturday.

[Barfunk]

The crazy thing is that Mitch Johnson was the head coach tonight. Both Pop and Brett Brown missed this game.

Yepp, sat KJ as well. Only so much.

[rascal]

Spurs are way more talented than people think. Losing streak was crazy, but Vassell/Keldon/Sochan are good and Collins has been better than Jak was while loafing during this season.

This Indiana team tonight is not good. They are tanking as they aren't a playoff team.
Spurs have a tough strecth after the Houston games.

[heyheymymy]

10-0 Pacers run incoming

[rascal]

The crazy thing is that Mitch Johnson was the head coach tonight. Both Pop and Brett Brown missed this game.

He was going to go for the win as the fill in coach. It would have been better with Pop.

[Thomas82]

Yepp, sat KJ as well. Only so much.

Now I'm extremely nervous about Saturday and Sunday's games.

[Thomas82]

He was going to go for the win as the fill in coach. It would have been better with Pop.

Yeah man, I already Know......SMH

[DPG21920]

This Indiana team tonight is not good. They are tanking as they aren't a playoff team.
Spurs have a tough strecth after the Houston games.

Doesn’t matter. Spurs are nothing like DET/HOU or CHA without LaMelo. If SA holds on tonight, worst case is they go 3 out of 4 wins and likely 4 wins in a row IMO. Even with 3, that erases most of CHA lead already and Spurs are healthy and more talented with 17 games left post HOU.It’s a real concern ESPECIALLY if they beat HOU 2x

[DPG21920]

This Indiana team tonight is not good. They are tanking as they aren't a playoff team.
Spurs have a tough strecth after the Houston games.

Also, thought the Spurs were terrible too? Why the ass whooping towards a team that is supposed to be on their level?

[heyheymymy]

I blame Mitch.

[Thomas82]

Also, thought the Spurs were terrible too? Why the ass whooping towards a team that is supposed to be on their level?

IKR.....Indiana shouldn't be that much worse without Haliburton.

[SPURt]

Anyone else hear Pacer footsteps?

[rascal]

Also, thought the Spurs were terrible too? Why the ass whooping towards a team that is supposed to be on their level?

The Pacers are without their best player and throwing in the tank down the stretch so don't go celebrating that this Spurs team is so much better than anyone else.

[DPG21920]

The Pacers are without their best player and throwing in the tank down the stretch so don't go celebrating that this Spurs team is so much better than anyone else.

LmAo they have Turner, Hield, Mathurin etc…Excuses are palpable. You STILL dont think they win 5 games lol. Since I posted that I think they win 5-7, they have won 2 straight and now have HOU 2x which is guaranteed at least 1 win.

So that’s 2 more wins max in last 17 games to get to 5…

[SPURt]

Who is on the hoodies the Pacers coaching staff is wearing?

[heyheymymy]

pretty happy with Blake. In year 1 Blake is already better than Walker IV was in year 3 imo tbh

[BatManu20]

Spurs going all-in for the Play-In :lol

[rascal]

LmAo they have Turner, Hield, Mathurin etc…Excuses are palpable. You STILL dont think they win 5 games lol. Since I posted that I think they win 5-7, they have won 2 straight and now have HOU 2x which is guaranteed at least 1 win.

So that’s 2 more wins max in last 17 games to get to 5…

Mathurin only played 15 min tonight.

[DPG21920]

It’s crazy that Collins has legit been way better than Jak this year. Jak really phoned it in with SA lol. Spurs improved (with Keldon/Sochan/Vassell/Tre healthy) with Collins as the starting 5 vs Jak this season Post trade.

[DPG21920]

Mathurin only played 15 min tonight.

Ya, because he wasn’t outplaying our talent and coach benched him lol

[Barfunk]

Too little, too late...

[scott]

Concerning win. DPG21920 foretold of such a disaster waiting on the horizon. He may have been right. A Lewbowski-themed Oracle.

[heyheymymy]

Tonight was Jeremy Sochan's first career double double

Jeremy Sochan 22/13/3/2

[emanueldavidginobili]

26 shot attempts from Sochan, I fucking love that, regardless of the efficiency.

[sananspursfan21]

Oh no 2 in a row!!!

[Dex]

Concerning win. DPG21920 foretold of such a disaster waiting on the horizon. He may have been right. A Lewbowski-themed Oracle.

This aggression will not stand, man.

[sananspursfan21]

I like how I finally succumb to team tank and NOW they start winning games :depressed

[Dex]

26 shot attempts from Sochan, I fucking love that, regardless of the efficiency.

First dub-dub of his career, 5th 20 point game.

Win or lose, it's really good to see this guy getting a chance to just go out there and ball without looking over his shoulder the whole time

[Mr. Body]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OLIgEua4PU

And poof... just like that, the Spurs started playing defense again.

[spurraider21]

pretty happy with Blake. In year 1 Blake is already better than Walker IV was in year 3 imo tbh
Nah he’s not there. Like what he’s shown lately though

[DPG21920]

Nah he’s not there. Like what he’s shown lately though

Get in here you SOB :lol

[Barfunk]

Indeed looks like a 4 game win streak incoming. At best gotta hope to lose to Houston on the road, but that probably won't happen. And who knows what will happen with a fiery rag-tag squad at home against Denver. Possible 5 game win streak. Probably going to have to rely on some wins from the other spankers.

[Dex]

OH NO, WE DON'T SUCK AGAIN!!

[Leetonidas]

I'm gonna laugh when Houston wins both games by 20+ :lol crazy how y'all still think any games are gimmes for this team

[BackHome]

Houston not winning any more games they are solid in the hunt for 1st pick.

[Barfunk]

I'm gonna laugh when Houston wins both games by 20+ :lol crazy how y'all still think any games are gimmes for this team

:lol I mean Houston takes the cake. Lol, they are STOOPID bad. But hey we can hope!

[tim_duncan_fan]

Mitch Johnson sounds like Doc Rivers.

[DPG21920]

I'm gonna laugh when Houston wins both games by 20+ :lol crazy how y'all still think any games are gimmes for this team

Name another team so bad that Spurs can lose 16 in a row and still have a better record than them. I dont see how so many think HOU is more talented. They are levels below SA at full strength.

Do I buy they may be better one day? Sure, I can see that. But today? Nah, they suck far worse. But I hope HOU gets fluky hot and torches the Spurs lol

[slick'81]

Spurs really gonna fall out of the top 3:lol

[Russ]

This aggression will not stand, man.

:lol

[DPG21920]

“This is a very complicated season, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.”

[XDT76]

I like how I finally succumb to team tank and NOW they start winning games :depressed

Yeah it's very disappoint for this to happen, to make things worse the Spurs are actually not playing well. We simply get out tanked.

[heyheymymy]

mind if I do a jay?

[Mr. Body]

I'm gonna laugh when Houston wins both games by 20+ :lol crazy how y'all still think any games are gimmes for this team

Have you seen them play? They're awful. I'm not even sure how they've won any games.

[heyheymymy]

Spurs will win a HOU game

Spurs don't tank on Shabbos

[timtonymanu]

Vassell and Sochan are solid lottery picks. You can see the difference with them vs some POS scrub like Primo. None of this “he’s still two years away” shit.

[scott]

#9 pick gonna be solid though

[SpurPadre]

What the FUCK?! Stupid fucking team.

[Dejounte]

Tbh it’s worth dropping out of the top 3 in the draft just to watch miserable people continue to be miserable on here while myself and others enjoy the Spurs whether they win or lose.

[John B]

I think Pop will be happy at 3 with the same 14% chance. And with CHA’s 5 games ahead, I think there’s enough buffer there to stay at 3rd. Expect more wins.

[RC_Drunkford]

WTF is this team doing? This winning streak has to stop

[Mal]

WTF is this team doing? This winning streak has to stop

Calm down, bottom 3 is still secured

[ambchang]

Interests in the injury report for the next two games.

[rascal]

There really isn't that much difference less than 2% from the 1st-3rd to the 4th worst record.

[John B]

There really isn't that much difference less than 2% from the 1st-3rd to the 4th worst record.

I don’t think Spurs will catch CHA. I’m sure Pop is happy at 3rd, and has room for some competitive wins here and there to boost morale.

[slick'81]

4 games between cha and sa......things are getting interesting

[Seventyniner]

The Spurs are still 2-16 in their last 18 games. But what have you done for me lately?

[vander]

wow! George Hill is still in the NBA

[DPG21920]

Man it was good to see Dev back though. He looked good and with all the growth Sochan had with him out, looking forward to seeing this improved Sochan alongside Dev/Tre/Keldon/Zach.

Will be interesting to see how aggressive Sochan stays with both Dev/Keldon healthy at same time…will he still be able to find a way to get 12-15 shots?

[Dex]

Man it was good to see Dev back though. He looked good and with all the growth Sochan had with him out, looking forward to seeing this improved Sochan alongside Dev/Tre/Keldon/Zach.

Will be interesting to see how aggressive Sochan stays with both Dev/Keldon healthy at same time…will he still be able to find a way to get 12-15 shots?

Tell Tre to stop shooting the frickin' ball unless its a layup

[Atl Spur]

If we get scoot, Tre is a goner…..

[Atl Spur]

In two years Blake’s going to be a problem barring injuries.

[DPG21920]

Tell Tre to stop shooting the frickin' ball unless its a layup

Funny thing is my seats aren’t that far from Tre’s wife lol. I like Tre - he’s been asked to do a lot this year and has honestly held up better than I thought. Ya, his shot has not come along as I hoped, but I definitely feel like he’s a very solid back up PG at least.

Will be very interesting to see how SA and others value him moving forward.

[spurraider21]

Tbh it’s worth dropping out of the top 3 in the draft just to watch miserable people continue to be miserable on here while myself and others enjoy the Spurs whether they win or lose.
personally i enjoy the spurs more when they win and are competing for championships

[spurraider21]

was sochan's first game of the season with double digit boards

[exstatic]

4 games between cha and sa......things are getting interesting

If the positions were reversed, people here would despair that we would never drop into the bottom 3.

[DPG21920]

If the positions were reversed, people here would despair that we would never drop into the bottom 3.

If LaMelo would not have gotten injured I would have 0 worries. Now? I have like 30% worry due to heading into HOU 2x match up with ability to close CHA lead to only 2 games with like 17 to go.

Spurs only having to out perform CHA with no LaMelo by 2 games with 17 games each left? It’s definitely possible and even if they just catch them, they can lose the coin toss to finish 4th so dont even have to truly leap them.

Not the end of the world if they do - just means they can fall to pick 8 which would be a very tough pill to swallow.

[spurs10]

If LaMelo would not have gotten injured I would have 0 worries. Now? I have like 30% worry due to heading into HOU 2x match up with ability to close CHA lead to only 2 games with like 17 to go.

Spurs only having to out perform CHA with no LaMelo by 2 games with 17 games each left? It’s definitely possible and even if they just catch them, they can lose the coin toss to finish 4th so dont even have to truly leap them.

Not the end of the world if they do - just means they can fall to pick 8 which would be a very tough pill to swallow. Yes this lottery is a nail#$%ingbiter to be sure. Hope you made the game last night, looked like a fun one! I was by the tunnel for many years, great place to be.

[Mr. Body]

Funny thing is my seats aren’t that far from Tre’s wife lol. I like Tre - he’s been asked to do a lot this year and has honestly held up better than I thought. Ya, his shot has not come along as I hoped, but I definitely feel like he’s a very solid back up PG at least.

Will be very interesting to see how SA and others value him moving forward.

Agree. He's become the whipping boy of the board for some reason, considering that I wasn't sure he could handle PG duties getting thrown in there completely. He's done more than well this year, IMO

[spurs10]

Agree. He's become the whipping boy of the board for some reason, considering that I wasn't sure he could handle PG duties getting thrown in there completely. He's done more than well this year, IMO Yeah he was in the middle of it last night, playing hard.

[DPG21920]

Yes this lottery is a nail#$%ingbiter to be sure. Hope you made the game last night, looked like a fun one! I was by the tunnel for many years, great place to be.

Couldn’t make it last night…sold the tickets to a Spurs fan though so someone could enjoy it. Will be there to see us beat down HOU tho :lol

[KingKev]

Agree. He's become the whipping boy of the board for some reason, considering that I wasn't sure he could handle PG duties getting thrown in there completely. He's done more than well this year, IMO

Tre Jones will get more than the MLE this summer. I don’t see him as our long term starter at the point unless we fill this roster out quickly with Wemby plus 2-3 All-Stars but he could definitely step in to another more talented team as a traditional point. Otherwise he is a solid backup point on any team in this league.

Good thing we have Devonte Graham and his chucking as a replacement PG and aid to next years tank if Tre gets a better offer away.