Game Thread: Spurs @ Warriors — 3/9/2024 — 7:30pm CST

[BatManu20]

3 minutes into the game and realized there’s no game thread :lol

No Wemby or Devin tonight. Let’s get it.


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[BatManu20]

Random but dope tbh.


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[BatManu20]

Champagnie is so bad :lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mamu is looking decent.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Securing the tank on the road.

[Splits]

lol Federer flew all the way to SF to see Wemby and is getting snubbed

[BatManu20]

Interior defense is just nonexistent without Wemby.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

they share the ball

[FuzzyLumpkins]

up 5 after 1

[Manu-of-steel]

GSG!!

[onechance87]

Pop is such a moron for not giving granham a fair chance to compete for the pg spot this season.

[Splits]

Man Barlow giving some quality minutes

[TekXX]

Why does Pop even bother with Champaigne?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

up 12 GS timeout. spurs playing with a lot more confidence than the warriors

[BatManu20]

What an awful entry pass to Zollins by Sochan. Right at his fucking foot :lol

[TekXX]

You can see why the Warriors are struggling, they ain't great outside Curry

[TDomination]

Im sure this lead will disappear.

[BatManu20]

Spurs up 18 :wow. If only it were the 4th Qtr tbh

[AusSpur]

If Sochan just had a little finesse to his finishing....

[BatManu20]

Sochan being aggressive and playing well while simultaneously making boneheaded plays that make you wanna chuck a ball at his head from close distance

[Guru of Nothing]

Champaignie and Collins making it rain!

[TekXX]

ok wow, i'll take that.

[AusSpur]

Loving Branham's improvement as a shooter, but he still just throws it to the opposition 1-2 a game.

[BatManu20]

Champagnie actually making shots now :wow

[BatManu20]

Loving Branham's improvement as a shooter, but he still just throws it to the opposition 1-2 a game.

Feels more like 3-4 times a game tbh. Dude’ feels like a turnover machine.

[Splits]

Champ on a triple double watch

[thiste]

Let's hope second half goes as well as the first

[spursparker9]

What happened to Devin?

[BatManu20]

What happened to Devin?

Hip contusion. More precautionary than anything. Should be good to go Monday

[TekXX]

Champ is a bum.

[BatManu20]

Branham back to sucking

[heyheymymy]

crispy triples all around

[itzsoweezee]

Draymond looks like he’s ready to get suspended again

[Manu-of-steel]

Spurs burying the Dubs in a flurry of 3 pointers! Can't believe I'll be able to say that with this current spurs roster, but hell yeah!!!

[TekXX]

let Draymond jack a three all he wants.

[BatManu20]

Big shots by Branham and Champ there to push the lead back up to 17. Momentum was changing quickly in their favor.

[thiste]

Draymond looks like he’s ready to get suspended again

I thought the exact same thing :lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Wesley straight smoking Thompson off the bounce.

[AusSpur]

Why wouldn't you challenge that 3-point foul on Thompson!!!

[emanueldavidginobili]

For someone who is suppose to be the “enforcer” of the team Collins plays soft as baby shit.

[BatManu20]

Spurs settling for jumpers now with the warriors running Zone and they’re not falling like they were the first half

[TekXX]

This is the most productive Graham has been on the court in the 2 times he's been on the court

[CGD]

Dom has been quite impressive, especially on the defensive end. He’s able to stay with smaller guys pretty well too.

[CGD]

Spurs settling for jumpers now with the warriors running Zone and they’re not falling like they were the first half

What game are you watching? Up to now, they can’t seem to miss from 3

[get_mills_out]

Someone must’ve had a talk with Champ. He’s looked terrified to shoot a basketball the past few weeks

[Manu-of-steel]

Wow! Impressive shit for Barlow. Blake, too!

[Splits]

lmao wtf is going on from 3, jeebus everything going down

Barlow has been a stud, lots of small things that don't show up in the box score

[get_mills_out]

Also love how obvious it is that Graham is an NBA caliber PG, when he’s played 0 meaningful minutes up to this point.

He must be bad at pretending to care about Pops civics lessons

[TekXX]

Graham getting the big man the ball, why was this guy riding the bench so much, i mean we know why, pops pet projects come first, but still.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Really want to see Graham play with Wemby

[spursparker9]

Also love how obvious it is that Graham is an NBA caliber PG, when he’s played 0 meaningful minutes up to this point.

He must be bad at pretending to care about Pops civics lessons

Pop is still punishing him for his DUI arrest during the last off season. DUI is not who we are.:lol

[skin27]

Just tune in, Wow spurs are winning!!:lmao

[CGD]

Someone must’ve had a talk with Champ. He’s looked terrified to shoot a basketball the past few weeks

Well he’s 5-8 from 3 tonight…

[get_mills_out]

Graham gets to his spot, threatens a pull-up, keeps a live dribble, scans the floor, makes the right read, makes an accurate pass to a big in post position.

This team lost like 28/30 games in a one stretch because none of the guards could/would pass to the 7’4 superstar

[CGD]

Also love how obvious it is that Graham is an NBA caliber PG, when he’s played 0 meaningful minutes up to this point.

He must be bad at pretending to care about Pops civics lessons

Yup, that’s exactly why he’s not playing.

[itzsoweezee]

You can’t guard Kuminga with a little man. Barlow should not be stuck on Green

[scott]

Pop is still punishing him for his DUI arrest during the last off season. DUI is not who we are.:lol

Yet he seems to be embracing the towel waver role, if you watch his sideline demeanor. Consummate professional.

[hoopdreams11]

Barlow needs to play the 4 more

[scott]

Amazing what a difference shooting makes. Team has been fun to watch these last two games - there is an apparent pride in the team without Wemby and not Vassell, which is good to see. Let's see if we can hang onto this one.

Also doesn't bode well for the Warriors who completely fall apart without Steph.

[TekXX]

Pop is still punishing him for his DUI arrest during the last off season. DUI is not who we are.:lol

LOL i would hope not but also Graham is seen as disposable by Pop and he's not getting playing time over Pops G league scrub projects.

[BatManu20]

Spurs are gonna have to keep hitting shots at a high clip cause this team plays almost no defense. Not necessarily for lack of trying, almost all these guys are just shitty defenders tbh.

[thiste]

Barlow's impressive honestly

Graham playing well as well, his absence of PT proves Pop has been tanking.

[get_mills_out]

Man the GSW commentators are so up their own asses, this might be the worst I’ve ever seen. Every call gets argued with. Every spurs shot that goes in gets an eye roll.

I mean I know GSW as an org are kinda fart huffers anyways, but is nobody involved in this production embarrassed by this?

[hoopdreams11]

Why did Keldon jack that three go to the goal

[AusSpur]

D-Bow! Finally getting his minutes over Collins.

[thiste]

Barlow with the offensive rebounds :hungry:

[BatManu20]

Barlow carrying us on the glass. Kid’s had a heck of a game

[mystargtr34]

Man the GSW commentators are so up their own asses, this might be the worst I’ve ever seen. Every call gets argued with. Every spurs shot that goes in gets an eye roll.

I mean I know GSW as an org are kinda fart huffers anyways, but is nobody involved in this production embarrassed by this?

Have noticed this all game. I’ve kept it on their broadcast while the spurs were winning because I was enjoying them crying all game about every call, every made shot by the Spurs etc.

[Barfunk]

Man the GSW commentators are so up their own asses, this might be the worst I’ve ever seen. Every call gets argued with. Every spurs shot that goes in gets an eye roll.

I mean I know GSW as an org are kinda fart huffers anyways, but is nobody involved in this production embarrassed by this?

And I've heard people in the past say that Sean Elliott is big time biased which shows they don't even watch or actually pay attention to S.E., he's constantly giving props to the other team's players, etc.

[Tyronn Lue]

Did Johnson get his 10th rb off that shit shot? :lol

[SPURt]

Nice to see Barlow have a good game! The Warriors had no Steph and looked rudderless. Spurs had no Wemby, Vassell, or Osman. Weird ass win.

[Tyronn Lue]

Victor has been holding these guys back

[hoopdreams11]

I want to see what our D looks like with barlow and Wemby together on the floor

[Manu-of-steel]

Nice win! Barlow did a heck of a job. He has a knack for offensive rebounds.

[Barfunk]

:pop: Told you guys we can win my way. Time to ship Victor outta town.

[TekXX]

And I've heard people in the past say that Sean Elliott is big time biased which shows they don't even watch or actually pay attention to S.E., he's constantly giving props to the other team's players, etc.

This has never made sense to me. Sean is biased and obviously pro-Spurs but isn't every home team announcing duo in the league? He's not biased against facts which is the key difference, and calls the Spurs out when they deserve it.

[get_mills_out]

And I've heard people in the past say that Sean Elliott is big time biased which shows they don't even watch or actually pay attention to S.E., he's constantly giving props to the other team's players, etc.

When people complain about Sean it’s an immediate tell that they are casuals. As an analyst he’s not great but the broadcasts are entertaining, he inserts himself just the right amount and he’s the perfect amount of homer for a local broadcast. If I had to have Doris Burke or JJ Redick in my living room for 2 hours three nights a week I’d put my tv through the drywall

[Mr. Body]

Man the GSW commentators are so up their own asses, this might be the worst I’ve ever seen. Every call gets argued with. Every spurs shot that goes in gets an eye roll.

I mean I know GSW as an org are kinda fart huffers anyways, but is nobody involved in this production embarrassed by this?

Probably the worst announcing team in the NBA. Unwatchable.

[BatManu20]

Game ball goes to Dom.

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[Mr. Body]

Champ has turned back into last March's Champ.

[BatManu20]

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[Barfunk]

This has never made sense to me. Sean is biased and obviously pro-Spurs but isn't every home team announcing duo in the league? He's not biased against facts which is the key difference, and calls the Spurs out when they deserve it.

Yeah exactly, there's an element of bias to these local brodcasts, and that's to be expected of any team in the NBA really, but yeah, he always critiques the Spurs accordingly and compliments the other team as well when warranted.

[Barfunk]

When people complain about Sean it’s an immediate tell that they are casuals. As an analyst he’s not great but the broadcasts are entertaining, he inserts himself just the right amount and he’s the perfect amount of homer for a local broadcast. If I had to have Doris Burke or JJ Redick in my living room for 2 hours three nights a week I’d put my tv through the drywall

Agreed. He does a good job, and imo he's actually pretty solid as an analyst.

[Ice009]

Graham getting the big man the ball, why was this guy riding the bench so much, i mean we know why, pops pet projects come first, but still.

I wanted Graham to get playing time in the preseason. I was wondering what is going on when he got none. I thought he'd get some during the regular season and I was wondering what is going on. I found it very weird that Sochan started the regular season. I thought WTF, he must be really, really bad to not get any kind of shot/playing time. It's fucked up if Pop did it on purpose. I know we have more important things to focus on (getting a better draft pick if that is the strategy), but it's also may have messed with Graham's career. He could have made himself a lot more money if he got playing time to show what he can do. He might have also had a lot more trade value at the deadline if he got more playing time. No idea if the Spurs just didn't want to risk winning by playing him more. He can actually shoot the ball which would have opened things up more for Victor and other players, so that would have helped during that massive losing streak.

Awesome performance from Barlow btw. Great stuff from Dom. How long is he signed for? Is it just the rest of this season?

[pad300]

Champ has turned back into last March's Champ.

That's a guy to keep around if he can keep it up in April and May...

[CGD]

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They were also down Devin, who always seems to gets lost in the shuffle.

[CGD]

I wanted Graham to get playing time in the preseason. I was wondering what is going on when he got none. I thought he'd get some during the regular season and I was wondering what is going on. I found it very weird that Sochan started the regular season. I thought WTF, he must be really, really bad to not get any kind of shot/playing time. It's fucked up if Pop did it on purpose. I know we have more important things to focus on (getting a better draft pick if that is the strategy), but it's also may have messed with Graham's career. He could have made himself a lot more money if he got playing time to show what he can do. He might have also had a lot more trade value at the deadline if he got more playing time. No idea if the Spurs just didn't want to risk winning by playing him more. He can actually shoot the ball which would have opened things up more for Victor and other players, so that would have helped during that massive losing streak.

Awesome performance from Barlow btw. Great stuff from Dom. How long is he signed for? Is it just the rest of this season?

I think I read it was just until the end of the season, but that Spurs retain RFA right on him? In other words, the right to match any offer he gets. Can some confirm that’s right?

Honestly, if he ends up getting the equivalent to a late FRP’s salary, his is an interesting case study on how betting on yourself can go right.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

these are the types of games they used to win when they were very good. just out execute the competition. Warriors are clearly demoralized but as shitty as the team has been things are looking up.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

this also speaks to the whole spurs peak after march thing. maybe pop doesn't suck :lol

[heyheymymy]

this also speaks to the whole spurs peak after march thing. maybe pop doesn't suck :lol

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[ismael-robert]

Warriors announcers said Spurs lead league in 3 pointers??? When did this happen? How did it happen?

[RC_Drunkford]

WTF is happening to this team? :lol We‘re 2nd in 3-point shooting since the ASB and are beating the Dubs on the road without Wemby and Devin?

[Tyronn Lue]

Homer announcers are always annoying for the opposition's fans. It still beats listening to Reggie Miller and Doris Burke.

[Manu-of-steel]

We beat the Dubs in their own game- 3 point shooting! Malaki seemed to have found his groove from long distance. Even Zach Collins has been nailing 3 pointers on a regular basis

[buttsR4rebounding]

We beat the Dubs in their own game- 3 point shooting! Malaki seemed to have found his groove from long distance. Even Zach Collins has been nailing 3 pointers on a regular basis

Over the last month Wemby has the 3rd highest 3pt fg % in the league on pretty high volume.

[scott]

And I've heard people in the past say that Sean Elliott is big time biased which shows they don't even watch or actually pay attention to S.E., he's constantly giving props to the other team's players, etc.

I mean, Sean is definitely biased towards the Spurs, but that's what you should expect out of the Spurs color man. He's great.

Of the opposing announcing teams I've listened to, I think Sacramento's is one of the best in terms of being fairly even handed and complementary of the other team.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

yeah the sactown announcers are very good

love sean like a golden coral buffet

also can we cool it with the anti-burketic remarks?

[venitian navigator]

Stbthe beginning of the season I thought that if we were going to win as many games as possible Devonte Graham was the obvious choice at point guard. If we were going to experiment and eventually tanking or stealth ranking for some picks (in this case having a worse record than Toronto was in order) they would have gone with the Sochan playmaking ...

[z0sa]

Proud of the boys, especially Wesley! He played absolutely fantastic, pushed at every possible moment and good D as always. Wouldn't it be nice if this was 30 games into the season rather than 60? Oh well.

[Dex]

Warriors announcers said Spurs lead league in 3 pointers??? When did this happen? How did it happen?

Spurs have the best 3PT% since the All-Star break, after being last in the league before ASB.

We are still 27th overall, currently.

[JPB]

Spurs have the best 3PT% since the All-Star break, after being last in the league before ASB.

We are still 27th overall, currently.

That basically explains the few recent wins, more than everyone "turning a corner". Spurs are shooting out of their mind recently on 3. But that's an abberation, and will cool down eventually... You just don't really go from worth to best in the NBA, just like that.

[Knoxxx]

Obviously we still need a few more players but it’s nice to see the team scrapping and numerous players snapping out of the various slumps and funks etc they were in. Sochan, Branham, Barlowe that’s three 20-year old dudes right there, ballin’ strong!

[Spurs Homer]

When people complain about Sean it’s an immediate tell that they are casuals. As an analyst he’s not great but the broadcasts are entertaining, he inserts himself just the right amount and he’s the perfect amount of homer for a local broadcast. If I had to have Doris Burke or JJ Redick in my living room for 2 hours three nights a week I’d put my tv through the drywall


sean is entertaining and knowlegdable- i enjoy the broadcasts he is on….

EXCEPT

when Michelle Beadle or another guest comes on as Sean becomes a talking fool and forgets there is even a game in progress…

michelle: “hey sean what kind of jockstrap did michael jordan wear- like what brand- what color what texture?”

sean: “well, dont get me started because michael had real good taste….rambles for 30 minutes…game goes to overtime while sean and michelle ramble about meaningless stats, old rivalries, etc….”

otherwise sean is ok

[lefty]

Homer announcers are always annoying for the opposition's fans. It still beats listening to Reggie Miller and Doris Burke.

100% agree

[Knoxxx]

Sometime I listen to the enemy announcers briefly, like to hear them marvel at Wemby and that sort of thing. Did not turn out too well when I tried to start the Houston game and they went on about Sengin driving the ball into Wemby, which of course I just thought they were being crazy homer fools at first…

[Mr. Body]

That basically explains the few recent wins, more than everyone "turning a corner". Spurs are shooting out of their mind recently on 3. But that's an abberation, and will cool down eventually... You just don't really go from worth to best in the NBA, just like that.

I haven't looked at the numbers, but by the eye it looks like certain players aren't simply making shots, they're much more confident than they were before. Champ has somehow realized he can shoot and make them, like he did at the end of last year. Vassel's game has gone up a notch. Keldon is shooting with more confidence. Most importantly, Malaki is shooting without thinking about it. He's hitting like 60% in the last ten. That will go down, but it shows a completely different feel for what he's doing.

[Proxy]

damn the warriors really do suck now :lol

[TekXX]

Maybe it's Vassell and his chucking that's a problem

[ChumpDumper]

Man, four 20 year old kids not named Wembanyama scored half the total points to beat Golden State on the road.

That's pretty good.

[Mr. Body]

Man, four 20 year old kids not named Wembanyama scored half the total points to beat Golden State on the road.

That's pretty good.

Therefore we must trade them immediately!! Or just cut them!

[LeBowen]

Caught up with the game since I wasn't able to watch last night, some good stuff.
Need to see more of this on consistent basis.

Obviously Julian and Malaki hit their shots and we need more of that on consistent basis, but what impressed me more was how Blake looked way more composed with the ball and resembled an actual NBA point guard.
Way better decision making on the fly, especially in transition.
Hopefully he can have a similar trajectory to DJ, they both came in with defense as their best trait and non-existant jumpshot.

And yeah, Collins is probably the worst player on the roster at this point, which says something.

[Harry Callahan]

The Spurs had to hit the floor cap for salary and the contract does that next year - Collins seemed like he was on his way last year, but this year has been a regression.

At least he is starting to look more healthy - hopefully next year will be better for him as the team looks to climb up the ladder.

[Slippy]

Fantastic team win . Everybody contributed.
Warriors arnt the same but they still got some talent despite missing Curry. Spurs , no vassell , no Wemby. No problem.

Dom Barlow off the bench another stand.out performance.