Game Thread: Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs November 5th, 2023 | 2:30 PM CT

[John B]

Spurs Injuries: Devin Vassell - Out (Groin)


Raptors Injuries: Precious Achiuwa - Doubtful (Groin), Christian Koloko - Out (Illness)

The return of Jak. Will they give him a tribute? I honestly hope Collins have a great game. The Raptors are favored -3.5. But I expect the Spurs stepping up without Devin. Keldon will have a big game before a home crowd. Wemby will show last game was not a fluke. Let’s go Spurs! Spurs by 12 points! :flag::flag::flag:

[Biggems]

The loss of Vassell is huge. Of course it is, he is our leading scorer.

The one positive is that it happened so early in the season.

Just move Jones to the starting lineup.

Jones, Johnson, Sochan, Collins, and Wemby

[Dex]

The loss of Vassell is huge. Of course it is, he is our leading scorer.

The one positive is that it happened so early in the season.

Just move Jones to the starting lineup.

Jones, Johnson, Sochan, Collins, and Wemby

To me, this is the obvious answer.

People are calling for Champ to start, but he is redundant in the starting lineup and would only hold back the other guys.

Wemby is better when Jones is on the floor, and let the other guys cook. Champ can come off the bench.

[Spurs Homer]

Id rather they start Cedi and keep tre jones destroying 2nd teamers

[barakz21]

To me, this is the obvious answer.

People are calling for Champ to start, but he is redundant in the starting lineup and would only hold back the other guys.

Wemby is better when Jones is on the floor, and let the other guys cook. Champ can come off the bench.

I would honestly start Champ and keep Tre on the bench, to keep that productivity off bench. Pop did the same thing in IIRC 2015 season when he started CoJo to keep Mills off the bench and that worked out fine. Might help Champ regain that confidence and help the team long term, while still getting Tre’s contributions off the bench. That’s just me though.

[Chinook]

To me, this is the obvious answer.

People are calling for Champ to start, but he is redundant in the starting lineup and would only hold back the other guys.

Wemby is better when Jones is on the floor, and let the other guys cook. Champ can come off the bench.

Starting both of the PGs doesn't seem like the obvious answer. It feels like a recipe for the Spurs to run units without either guy on the floor. With whom is Champ redundant? The only person really would be Vassell, but that's the person he's replacing. I've made my point on Graham clear, and I do think in the event they start Jones that Devonte should get the nod over Wesley to be the next guard off the bench. But any of the deep-bench guards make more sense than Jones, assuming Sochan is starting no matter what.

[Fizziksman]

Just another 25+ point game for Wemby.

[TD 21]

Branham is expected to get the start.

Makes sense because it keeps Sochan and Jones split up (even though they'll still play more together sans Vassell), while also providing more ball handling than a Champagnie or Osman would.

[exstatic]

To me, this is the obvious answer.

People are calling for Champ to start, but he is redundant in the starting lineup and would only hold back the other guys.

Wemby is better when Jones is on the floor, and let the other guys cook. Champ can come off the bench.

I think people are just recognizing a pattern that Pop has used in the past, to leave the rotation bench intact,and reach deeper down for a temporary starter.

[ace3g]

Sidy recalled by Spurs

[John B]

Champagnie can play and needs to be awaken with this opportunity. He is a baller and has shown he can string 3’s together. But that was pre-season and lesser defender. Still I like Champagnie here.

Branham thrives when he has the ball and expected to score. He needs to work it out with Tre and continue to solidify that bench rotation.

[Dex]

Starting both of the PGs doesn't seem like the obvious answer. It feels like a recipe for the Spurs to run units without either guy on the floor. With whom is Champ redundant? The only person really would be Vassell, but that's the person he's replacing. I've made my point on Graham clear, and I do think in the event they start Jones that Devonte should get the nod over Wesley to be the next guard off the bench. But any of the deep-bench guards make more sense than Jones, assuming Sochan is starting no matter what.

Obviously Champ isn't a suitable Vassell replacement, we don't have that on the bench.

But he is 6'8ish guy who doesn't really post up, likes to shoot threes, and can sorta pass the ball.

Kinda sounds a lot like Sochan, Keldon...and to an extend Wemby but of course he is on a different level size-wise and talent-wise.

I understand the need to keep Jones on the bench otherwise that unit could also fall apart, but I also don't want our starters putting us in holes to dig out of. I'd rather they build a lead and then let the bench try to survive it.

[mudyez]

I expect a down game. Guys will be furious to show they can fill in die void Vassels injury created...and I don't think this is a good thing, as they again will miss Wemby while open.
Other than that Toronto has the lenght and defensive chops, that we might not like...see Clippers.

[Fizziksman]

I wonder if Wemby ends up playing more minutes?

[exstatic]

Bump

[Russ]

Branham is expected to get the start.

Makes sense because it keeps Sochan and Jones split up (even though they'll still play more together sans Vassell), while also providing more ball handling than a Champagnie or Osman would.

Branham is due for a breakout (maybe Champ also).

[Joseph Kony]

Not surprised Branham got the start but im with Chinook, spurs should put Graham in there and let him do his thing. dude's been glued to the bench thus far and if we ever intend to utilize his contract then needs to get some time on the floor. if he leaves for nothing in the offseason, that White to Boston trade is looking meh in hindsight until possibly 2028

[Fizziksman]

Oh well, hopefully Branham makes his threes

[Fizziksman]

:bobo:flag:

[BillMc]

10:30 Riga Time.

[RC_Drunkford]

Need to get the W here to make sure we get a high pick from the Raptors. Hard to predict afternoon games though, most players rhythm is off in these type of games, so I expect it to be ugly.

[scott]

Branham explosion game incoming. Wemby with 25/10/4

[LeBowen]

Can't wait to see how this goes.
On paper, Raptors are well-equipped to deal with Wemby, way better than Suns.
Siakam, OG, Barnes and obviously Jakob protecting the rim.

I think we'll see more of those lineups with Wemby at C to pull Jakob out of the paint.

[BatManu20]

Poodle's first game back in SA :cry

Spurs should win this one. Raptors are 2-4 for a reason and they need a PG worse than we do tbh.

[spurs10]

10:30 Riga Time.
A reasonable hour for a change! Go Spurs!

[couchman]

If we hit 3s and avoid turnovers we win

[Biggems]

To me, this is the obvious answer.

People are calling for Champ to start, but he is redundant in the starting lineup and would only hold back the other guys.

Wemby is better when Jones is on the floor, and let the other guys cook. Champ can come off the bench.

I agree......also, now is the time for Branham to get his shit together and start making shots. His offense will be needed so much more now.

[r0drig0lac]

GO!!!

[Rocalcio]

Broadcasted at 9:30 pm here in France, so it’s a prime time show. Expect Victor to be extra motivated with France watching him live.

[Splits]

Broadcasted at 9:30 pm here in France, so it’s a prime time show. Expect Victor to be extra motivated with France watching him live.

2/13, 8pts, 6rbs, 0 ass, 1blk

[Russ]

What's the deal with these empty seats?

No arena in America except the Spurs' would have empty seats when this guy plays -- especially coming home after that epic outburst on the road.

[BatManu20]

What's the deal with these empty seats?

No arena in America except the Spurs' would have empty seats when this guy plays -- especially coming right after that epic outburst on the road.

NFL Sunday and the Cowboys play the Eagles at 3:30pm. It's Texas brotha. This is football country.

[r0drig0lac]

nice start.

[Russ]

It's Texas on NFL Sunday and the Cowboys play the Eagles at 3:30pm. This is football country.

Yeah, watching the Dallas Cowboys -- that's always a rewarding investment on your sports fandom. :lol

[Barfunk]

What's the deal with these empty seats?

No arena in America except the Spurs' would have empty seats when this guy plays -- especially coming home after that epic outburst on the road.


NFL Sunday and the Cowboys play the Eagles at 3:30pm. It's Texas brotha. This is football country.

ZERO excuse for all the empty seats. And a bunch of people on social media for instance, who don't even like Pop, for obvious reasons, and don't even show up for games, say stuff like "Austin isn't taking our Spurs!!!" Then show up to the games you dumb fucks. This would be a full, packed house in Austin.

[SpursFan86]

Sochan…come on man :lol

[LeBowen]

Going to be a rough watch with all this wingspan on the court and lack of playmaking on both sides.

[r0drig0lac]

3+1

[mudyez]

Wemb-3

[heyheymymy]

Spur put a thank you Poeltl montage on the big screen

Thanks Jakob!

[Kawhi Duncan]

Why is Wemby on the bench after 5 minutes? I just tuned in... Is Pop doing that annoying thing where he benches the actual good young player on the team for an unreasonable amount of time, while the vets run amok?

[r0drig0lac]

so domminant...

[mudyez]

Wtf!

[Rocalcio]

2/13, 8pts, 6rbs, 0 ass, 1blk

Yeah, try again, he already has 8 points in the first.

[BatManu20]

Yeah, watching the Dallas Cowboys -- that's always a rewarding investment on your sports fandom. :lol

I'm not saying it's right, I'm just telling you why :lol. The city of San Antonio has the 2nd highest concentration of Cowboys fans in America, only behind the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex itself.

[heyheymymy]

damn Cedi Osman has been pure gold

[td4mvp2k]

raps no poeltl on the floor easy buckets

[mudyez]

Well...I had Osman as a top 8 rotation player, receiving a new contract in my bold predictions. Add fan favorit to that list (aside from Wemby)

[LeBowen]

I really like Osman, can see him staying for several seasons as a 6th/7th man.

[Barfunk]

Ha no travel!

[Thomas82]

Wemby with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the 1st quarter.

[mudyez]

"I take that"

[Splits]

Yeah, try again, he already has 8 points in the first.

0-fer the rest of the game

[Cry Havoc]

There is absolutely no way to guard Wemby. None.

[LeBowen]

Lmao what's OG trying to do there?

[mudyez]

Why not make Cedi our starting pointguard? At least he finds Wemby.

[AusSpur]

Onounoby self harming out there

[td4mvp2k]

spurs been playing alot better together

[Barfunk]

I really like Osman, can see him staying for several seasons as a 6th/7th man.

Been good for us thus far!

[Cry Havoc]

3 blocks already for Wemby?

[baseline bum]

God that block on Anunoby looked like a dad against his six year old

[SPURt]

Wemby in an MVP candidate. I can’t believe he’s a Spur.

[thiste]

I understand why NBA players want to test Wemby 1 on 1, they're competitive, and then they soon learn they can't :lol

[r0drig0lac]

Wemby in an MVP candidate. I can’t believe he’s a Spur.

It will be at least 10 years of this guy playing for the franchise, that's unbelievable.

[Cry Havoc]

Wemby in an MVP candidate. I can’t believe he’s a Spur.

Probably not this year as the Spurs likely won't have a good enough record.

[thiste]

He's such a cheat code.

[Rocalcio]

3 blocks already for Wemby?

Now he has it. And almost 3 quarters remaining. I bet he finishes with 6.

[KobesAchilles]

Embiid
Giannis
Joker
Luka
Tatum
Steph
Lebron

I can’t think of any other player who would be above Wemby. Dude is a top 8-10 player. As a rookie. Heck by the end of the year, he might be top 5

[Thomas82]

Now he has it. And almost 3 quarters remaining. I bet he finishes with 6.

I hope he can have a double-double by halftime.

[thiste]

tf? dude shot the ball with his foot??

[Rocalcio]

God that block on Anunoby looked like a dad against his six year old

Laphonso Ellis vibe

[Thomas82]

Embiid
Giannis
Joker
Luka
Tatum
Steph
Lebron

I can’t think of any other player who would be above Wemby. Dude is a top 8-10 player. As a rookie. Heck by the end of the year, he might be top 5

Him being a top 5 player by the end of the season would be a welcomed and familiar sight.

[Sentenza]

Hello, I'm passing through, so how are you? Do you like my French compatriot?

[Dex]

Champagnie continues to...not be good.

Not hitting shots, getting beat on defense, turning the ball over.

There is a reason why Summer League isn't the NBA.

[Russ]

I'm not saying it's right, I'm just telling you why :lol. The city of San Antonio has the 2nd highest concentration of Cowboys fans in America, only behind the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex itself.

Hey, I'm a Cowboy fan myself, chump that I am. :)

[baseline bum]

Dick was too long there

[r0drig0lac]

great basketball

[Cry Havoc]

I'm betting Wemby will have a few Quadruple double runs this season... assists might make it hard for him to get there.

[mudyez]

Nice D from Sochan...also have to see that with him at point

[td4mvp2k]

mcbuckets on today

[NASpurs]

I've been impressed by the defense.

[Rocalcio]

This team is going to be way better than expected

[Kawhi Duncan]

Why did the bench not get hype for Wemby's snatch block? Any other team would have went fucking nuts... Shit like this may cause him to feel unwanted and end up leaving

[Cry Havoc]

This team is already playing leagues better defense both with and without Wemby.

IMO Pop is the best defensive coach the league has ever seen. Dude knows how to get guys to put in effort.

[Splits]

McBuckets

[scott]

Wemby’s conditioning the only thing holding him back at this point. He was referred to as the greatest prospect in NBA history and somehow that still underestimated him. And he’s only 19! Amazing.

[heyheymymy]

Sochan
Bran
Doug
Osman
Zollins

Pretty dynamic lineup rn tbh

[Barfunk]

Micky Dee not bad to have around if he's used the way he's been used lately

[baseline bum]

God if the Spurs can somehow find another Bruce Bowen to team with Wemby like they did Tim

[thiste]

Dick was too long there

Dick looks soft.

[SPURt]

Probably not this year as the Spurs likely won't have a good enough record.
If Victor plays 80%+ of all games, this is a playoff team that will have home court in the first round.

[r0drig0lac]

well now they are just having fun out there.

[mudyez]

That will come back

[mudyez]

W3mby

[td4mvp2k]

lights out :hat

[spurs10]

Strong D in this game!

[Rocalcio]

Another 20+ game

[mudyez]

After that pass, we can be sure that Cedi is trying to get the ball to Wemby. :lol

[Cry Havoc]

Wemby’s conditioning the only thing holding him back at this point. He was referred to as the greatest prospect in NBA history and somehow that still underestimated him. And he’s only 19! Amazing.

I don't know if he was underestimated as much as there were no analogues to compare him to. Scouts were just left with no way to really forecast his abilities because he's a one of a kind type player, even moreso than LeBron where at least you had some parallels like Magic, Grant Hill, etc. Wemby is completely unique.

[mudyez]

Did he get a piece?

[SPURt]

Did he get a piece?
I think so, that should be a block

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Did he get a piece?


nope. but affected the shot for sure

[Sugus]

Man, I know Spurs making the playoffs and getting Wemby experience would be great and all, but I'm hoping they find some way to tank out the season in the end. Spurs are a prospect away from a dynasty-level core, and getting it next year when Wemby is youngest would be incredible...

[RC_Drunkford]

When‘s the last time an NBA team was held to 7 points in 8 minutes cause the Spurs just did that

[thiste]

Toronto couldn't hit a shot in the first half. Let's hope that doesn't pick up in the 2nd.

[hoopdreams11]

Dougie's playing well today. If the raps keep playing like this its going to be hard to get that pick this year

[Mal]

This team is electrifying

[sananspursfan21]

Man, there’s a pep in this team’s step. They match up well with this struggling Raptors, so I’m not trying to read too far into this game but they’re having their way and look confident. The Wemby effect.

[John B]

Wemby is affecting the Raps execution for sure. One play has Malaki point blank for a layup seeing Wemby even 5 feet behind decided to kick it out instead for a missed 3 points. Wemby effect

[JPB]

Man, I know Spurs making the playoffs and getting Wemby experience would be great and all, but I'm hoping they find some way to tank out the season in the end. Spurs are a prospect away from a dynasty-level core, and getting it next year when Wemby is youngest would be incredible...

Wemby's not gonna let that happen. If they're in th mix for a PO spot, they'll be all in... And I don't beleive their record would that bad that they statistically would have a great shot at a really high pick assuming there's actually a potential game changer in next year draft... And I like what I'm seeing from Devin and Keldon tbh.

[ginobilized]

Team is looking good
35 pts in a half is impressive defense in the NBA

Some great movement on offense

Toronto looks horrible

Wemby is unreal. His impact on defense is laughable. There were a couple of steals by other Spurs because the Raptors were avoiding Wemby's side of the court.
His assimilation of the NBA game is as fast as I've ever seen in my 5 decades of watching the NBA.

I liked Pop's lineups so far. It kept Toronto on their toes and chemistry is healing starting to happen amongst the many rotations.

[Dejounte]

Man, I know Spurs making the playoffs and getting Wemby experience would be great and all, but I'm hoping they find some way to tank out the season in the end. Spurs are a prospect away from a dynasty-level core, and getting it next year when Wemby is youngest would be incredible...

Nah, my guy. A reason the Spurs making the playoffs this year would be because another guy stepped up to establish himself as a worthy #2 or #3 guy (depending on if Vassell is already #2). If they make it, next year the headline won’t be just about Wemby… it will be how the Spurs have one of the best young core that made it to the playoffs the year before. It also means everyone increased their trade value to its peak. All of that is better than landing another prospect who has as much uncertainty developing as any other prospect would. Putting Wemby’s future in that basket is a bad idea, IMO.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Hello, I'm passing through, so how are you? Do you like my French compatriot?

Yeah we love Bobo!

:bobo

[baseline bum]

Thought Vic got a piece of Schroeder's three there at the end but nope, he just arced the living shit out of the shot to not get blocked and came up way short :lol

[LeBowen]

I don't want to sound offensive, but anyone who's still hoping Spurs tank this season should just take a break and watch something else.

Fucks sake, we've got a dozen first rounders and all the cap space in the world alongside having a solid young core led by the biggest prospect in 20 years.
We're not fans of Charlotte or some shit, one year of tanking is enough.

[thiste]

Team is looking good
35 pts in a half is impressive defense in the NBA

Some great movement on offense

Toronto looks horrible

Wemby is unreal. His impact on defense is laughable. There were a couple of steals by other Spurs because the Raptors were avoiding Wemby's side of the court.
His assimilation of the NBA game is as fast as I've ever seen in my 5 decades of watching the NBA.

I liked Pop's lineups so far. It kept Toronto on their toes and chemistry is healing starting to happen amongst the many rotations.

You could also see the Raptors breathing a sigh of relief when Wemby left the court lol

[baseline bum]

Man, I know Spurs making the playoffs and getting Wemby experience would be great and all, but I'm hoping they find some way to tank out the season in the end. Spurs are a prospect away from a dynasty-level core, and getting it next year when Wemby is youngest would be incredible...

With how good Wemby looks right now they're not getting anyone on his timeline in the draft. Could be time to cash in those picks for a star this trade deadline or maybe this summer.

[thiste]

It's not just our defense. Toronto missed a bunch of open shots.

[Davidicus]

I don't want to sound offensive, but anyone who's still hoping Spurs tank this season should just take a break and watch something else.

Fucks sake, we've got a dozen first rounders and all the cap space in the world alongside having a solid young core led by the biggest prospect in 20 years.
We're not fans of Charlotte or some shit, one year of tanking is enough.

Here-here. We've got plenty of picks, time to start developing our young players through the fire of winning and losing. We can pick up some good FAs who want to play w Wemby along the way.

[John B]

Man, I know Spurs making the playoffs and getting Wemby experience would be great and all, but I'm hoping they find some way to tank out the season in the end. Spurs are a prospect away from a dynasty-level core, and getting it next year when Wemby is youngest would be incredible...

I don’t know how that bodes with Wemby. The kid has expressed he likes to win. Plus having a losing record affects his legacy as a rookie phenom, ROTY, impact on his 1st year, etc. I’m sure Pop would like to please and will help his franchise player build his legacy and a Spur basketball history

[LeBowen]

It's not just our defense. Toronto missed a bunch of open shots.

Imo, Toronto is arguably the worst roster in the league if we're talking about offense. Their spacing is straight from the 80s.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Why did the bench not get hype for Wemby's snatch block? Any other team would have went fucking nuts... Shit like this may cause him to feel unwanted and end up leaving

PM me for instructions on how tondelete your account

[sananspursfan21]

Don’t let them find an offensive rhythm boys.

[mudyez]

Best thing is Wembys expressionless face afterwards. :hat

[JPB]

Branham is a freaking black hole :lol

[Raven]

this team is so fun to watch, holy hell...

[LeBowen]

Branham is a freaking black hole :lol

At least his shot is falling today.
Mayb he can become our Lou Williams, lmao.
Or Jordan Clarkson.

[Fizziksman]

Branham is a freaking black hole :lol

playing for a contract out of SA

[Raven]

sochan quitely is developing into a terrific defender

[AusSpur]

The Wemby/Collins screen action in the paint is working a treat

[Splits]

another 3 block... jfc

[onechance87]

collins posting up has been working well for him

[JPB]

At least his shot is falling today.
Mayb he can become our Lou Williams, lmao.
Or Jordan Clarkson.

Yeah, can give you that little spark when your offense is struglling.

[scott]

Would love to see Wemby develop his bank shot, that good be killer

[Sentenza]

Chocked

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-M9ZSuWQAA-rr5?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Mr. Body]

Branham is a freaking black hole :lol

He's supposed to be taking those shots, bro. He has to establish himself as a threat. Basketball 101.

[JPB]

playing for a contract out of SA

My thoughts too, the guy not missing an occasion to shwocase his skills. Can't blame him, he got some.

[mudyez]

I can see that getting close again...with Wemby saving the day.

[SpurSpike]

I like that Keldon has started to master the bank shot.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Are we good again? Can we expect to start winning games? Are we gonna make the playoffs? Holy hell, wandering in the desert since Leonard left has been hell.

[JPB]

He's supposed to be taking those shots, bro. He has to establish himself as a threat. Basketball 101.

He's not just talking shots in rythm after ball movement, the kid is not giving the ball back as soon he hits his hands and freezes everyone else to systematically call his own number... Not spurs basketball. As long as his shot is falling that's OK (although not sure Pop is) but that's certainly not that type of play to will make him earn some more playing time in that team. He gotta learn how to play team ball, the guy is clearly showcasing himself.

[Raven]

jones clearly the weak link of the D

[Dejounte]

Shroder having his way with Tre…

[Mal]

Sochan starting at PG, make space to unleash Tre Jones run&gun 2nd unit offense

[baseline bum]

Pretty fucking nice to get Cedi for nothing

[mudyez]

I like that Wemby also is doing the "insert name of this big white guy from boston or what team it was" contest.

[SPURt]

Cedi likes important shots

[sananspursfan21]

Great response to the Raptors trying to come back

[mudyez]

Kornet

[Kawhi Duncan]

Wemby comes in, immediate impact

[Rocalcio]

Block number 5

[baseline bum]

Wild seeing Anunoby scared to shoot there :lol

[AusSpur]

Raptors players fixing their spacing issues by just ramming our players around the rim

[Obstructed_View]

Tre got that mamba mentality. Does he fuckin pass?

[Raven]

Wild seeing Anunoby scared to shoot there :lol

reminds me of the mutombo times

[mudyez]

Wild seeing Anunoby scared to shoot there :lol

Yeah, because of stuff like that Wemby at least should get recognition regarding the DPOY race.
He scares opposing players so much, that his block totals really suffer. Against Chet or AD try their luck. Not so against Wemby.

[Kuvai]

Ohh man Spurs are difficult to watch

We are scoring, but that beautiful game once Spurs is able to possess is no where where we are at now

[John B]

Best thing is Wembys expressionless face afterwards. :hat

Very Timmy-esque :lol

[AusSpur]

non-binary ref missed foul on Tre at the end of the 3rd then the moving screen on Wemby

[Blizzardwizard]

Was previously a non-believer but watching Tre's defending today is turning me into a Point Sochan evangelist.

[baseline bum]

reminds me of the mutombo times

Mutombo wishes :lol

[mudyez]

Well, this posession showed, that Sochan is ok with Wemby. He was in a real hurry to get him the ball. To much of a Harry.

[Fizziksman]

Sochan is horrible

[Mal]

Not lead is safe at anytime

[Raven]

Was previously a non-believer but watching Tre's defending today is turning me into a Point Sochan evangelist.

glad you're getting on board :bobo

[Fizziksman]

per par, everyone looking for their points instead of just going to Wemby.

[tesseractive]

Ohh man Spurs are difficult to watch

We are scoring, but that beautiful game once Spurs is able to possess is no where where we are at now

They're kids.Give them a couple more years of playing together and they'll be a lot tighter in the offense.

[LeBowen]

Need to close this out, way too careless these past few minutes.

[mudyez]

Spam some Zollins-Wemby Chrossaction pls!

[Dex]

Please take Champ off the floor.

I am over the hype for this guy.

If your reason is "maybe he can play his way out of his slump", that's not a good reason to be on the floor for meaningful minutes. Save him for garbage time.

[Kawhi Duncan]

Was previously a non-believer but watching Tre's defending today is turning me into a Point Sochan evangelist.

Tre was DPOY in college... Where are u when Sohan be getting cooked on defense?

[John B]

Ohh man Spurs are difficult to watch

We are scoring, but that beautiful game once Spurs is able to possess is no where where we are at now

I think they will get there. Sochan will be a Point Forward along with a natural PG, plus Wemby, Collins are all good passers, the ball should move better.

[mudyez]

Spam some Zollins-Wemby Chrossaction pls!

There you go.

[r0drig0lac]

we have a game

[mudyez]

I'm totally calm...we have Wemby

[Raven]

wemby should have doubled on barnes

[Mal]

Of course there is comeback

[SPURt]

Barnes is going off

[BatManu20]

Why the fuck is Wemby not helping over to block that? Smh. Should never be an easy dunk when he's got one foot in the paint.

[Thomas82]

per par, everyone looking for their points instead of just going to Wemby.

This is why another big lead is disappearing.

[Rocalcio]

Clutch Wemby once again ?

[Fizziksman]

Raptors turning into the Warriors

[YoungbuckMurray]

Starting to get completely bullied

[KaiRMD1]

I swear, is there ever a time when they can just keep a lead?

[SpursFan86]

Collins missing the gimme, Barnes manhandling Sochan…4 point swing :bang

[thiste]

All of a sudden they're hitting all their difficult threes ofc

[John B]

The danger of having a big lead. These young pups loses focus. The energy is low. Need energizers Keldon, Cedi, Collins and Wemby to bring the energy up.

[ginobilized]

Wemby is gassed

[Blizzardwizard]

Was previously a non-believer but watching Tre's defending today is turning me into a Point Sochan evangelist.

Now they're just taking turns at being worse than the other.

Give De Colo a vet minimum deal. I can't stand this anymore.

[Splits]

Need Keldon to close here

[JPB]

I took a little shot at Branham but he's solid tonight.

[Fizziksman]

Raptors exclusively living on the three point line

[kace]

too many bad threes taken by wemby.

try to get him the ball closer to the basket.

[heyheymymy]

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/770611159586226274/B75AA0D43CD5C9147257147D306DD94D17C942A6/?imw=268&imh=268&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=true

[JPB]

I took a little shot at Branham but he's solid tonight.

But really shooting everything he sees and playing for himself :lol

[baseline bum]

Hope Vic's got something left in the tank for the last couple of minutes of this game, but he was gassed as hell when he came out.

[SPURt]

Branham wondering if he can shoot when inbounding. That dude refuses to pass.

[mudyez]

Time for Wemby to inflate his clutch stats.

[r0drig0lac]

Keldon!!!!

[TimDunkem]

Who would've thought Tyus Jones little brother isn't very good?

[SPURt]

Jones wins the jump!

[Mal]

I hate Schroeder as noone else

[baseline bum]

Love Victor's passing and unselfishness but would have liked him to go for his there on the left block

[r0drig0lac]

Tre can't defend anyone.

[kace]

Love Victor's passing and unselfishness but would have liked him to go for his there on the left block

well, good pass for a good shot.... I'm OK with that

[r0drig0lac]

raps is a tough team

[Raven]

jones singlehandedly losing this game

[Barfunk]

Collins trying to make a shot with 4 defenders on him. Pass it out!

[mudyez]

Tip to Vic?

[baseline bum]

This is fucking frustrating ignoring Victor in these offensive possessions

[ducks]

This is fucking frustrating ignoring Victor in these offensive possessions

[TimDunkem]

Tre Jones is a terrible PG.

[baseline bum]

Zach Collins is not your fucking franchise

[LeBowen]

Was kind of obvious this one is going to slip away.
Imo, Zach has no business being out there against small lineups.
He's not good enough to be a reliable closer as we've just seen.
And the entire roster is incompetent at making entry passes in the post.

[mudyez]

Tough call tbh

[ducks]

Victor has been clutch in 4 give him the ball

[JPB]

Fouled with his legs.

[Thomas82]

Of course the Raptors come all the way back!! SMH

[szkorhetz]

Victor'a drive, body language and defense are all alarmingly bad.

[Arcadian]

Maybe don't have Victor out at the 3 point line all the time?

[weebo]

crunch time and it's zach fuckin collins who is your go to :lol

[Fizziksman]

Teams will just shot threes because of Vic and Raptors just bombarded the 4th with them

[Raven]

what is there to review, whacked him on the arm

[Blizzardwizard]

Nothing has been learned from the Dallas game when it comes to freezing out your golden goose down the stretch.

It's like some of these guys actively want to be shipped to Detroit or an equivalent basketball hellscape to never be heard from again.

[JPB]

foul?

[r0drig0lac]

damn

[Kawhi Duncan]

Who would've thought Tyus Jones little brother isn't very good?

His first bad game in a long time and we ready to shit on him? Wow

[mudyez]

Lol...I take that extra minutes.

[Thomas82]

Nothing has been learned from the Dallas game when it comes to freezing out your golden goose down the stretch.

It's like some of these guys actively want to be shipped to Detroit or an equivalent basketball hellscape to never be heard from again.

[bbarry]

wemby time?

[JPB]

foul?

Well, should have.

[DAF86]

Maybe don't have Victor out at the 3 point line all the time?

exstatic says it's OK, because Wemby is a SG.

[Mal]

are you fucking kidding me

[BatManu20]

Cedi ripped the ball out of Wemby's hands on that rebound lmao. Dumbass.

[Raven]

cedi blew the rebound i think

[JPB]

Inbounds pass at the rim and Victor dunks our way to the victory.

[SpursFan86]

You gotta be fucking kidding me :lol

[Robz4000]

:lmao this team is allergic to rebounding

[mudyez]

They will seek Branham

[SPURt]

This second half has been a bag full of butts. Not the nice butts either, butts that will give disease.

[Kawhi Duncan]

Osman knocked the ball from Wemby's hands ... Lol

[weebo]

:lolsman

[Raven]

robert horry play?

[TimDunkem]

Osman knocked the ball from Wemby's hands ... Lol
Wemby brought it down on his head it looked like.

[MultiTroll]

Watching with the sound down how the hell did we get the ball out of bounds it was clearly off KJ

[KaiRMD1]

Did we just legit fumble our own rebound?

[baseline bum]

So this has gotta be a lob to Victor right?

[Mal]

robert horry play?

In 2023 we throw to wemby for putback

[Barfunk]

SMH

[Mal]

WTF