Game Thread: Thunder (11-3) at Spurs (6-8) November 19, 2024 | 8:30 CT

[John B]

Spurs Injuries: Victor Wembanyama - Questionable (Knee), Devin Vassell - Day-to-Day (Foot), Jeremy Sochan - Out (Hand)


Thunder Injuries: Nikola Topic - Out (Knee), Isiah Hartenstein - Out (Hand), Jaylin Williams - Out (Leg), Chet Holmgren - Out (Hip), Alex Caruso - Day-to-Day (Hip)


GSG!

[scott]

CHARLES BASSEY BREAKOUT GAME INCOMING

[Strategic]

Come on Spurs come on

[Leetonidas]

So...are Victor and Devin playing or not

[Mugen]

So...are Victor and Devin playing or not

Vic is OUT, Devin is Questionable

Big ol L incoming tbh

[cutewizard]

Guys any link please?

[onechance87]

Vic is OUT, Devin is Questionable

Big ol L incoming tbh

damn hope castle balls out

[Strategic]

Guys any link please?
I used to keep up with the links. Thankfully this one’s on TNT

[PhantomDashCam]

Hope Vassell plays.
Guy needs reps against quality opposition.

[Chomag]

It's a Longshot but maybe they can catch OKC off guard tonight.

[Mugen]

Both Vassell and Vic confirmed OUT tonight

[Mugen]

1859037979224010810

Need both back by Thursday to beat Utah tbh.

[cutewizard]

Devin is always injured

[slick'81]

Yup, good ol ass whooping incoming

[exstatic]

GSG!

[Strategic]

Maybe we’ll see an end of bench thunder scrub in the 2nd quarter that we can beg Presti out of. Gotta think positive folks.

[CGD]

Devin is always injured

[Robz4000]

Spurs need to offload Vassell as soon as someone comes biting with a decent offer tbh.

[TekXX]

So the game is on max?

[heyheymymy]

:flag:

[emanueldavidginobili]

Sore left knee for Devin damn this dude is cooked injury wise.

[TXstbobcat]

So the game is on max?

game is also on the MAX app

[timtonymanu]

Castle made Vassell expendable anyway.

[cutewizard]

It begins

We have to win this game

[scott]

Being a .500 team was fun while it lasted

[cutewizard]

Who will step up??

[cutewizard]

Wemby
Sochan
Castle
Khaman
Demin

[cutewizard]

Will Vassell accept a sixth man role??

[TekXX]

Must be nice to be able to care about this in-season tournament, may be one day we'll be able to compete.

[cutewizard]

I wonder if we can have D White back? Huhu

[SPURt]

This has been not fun. Turn over after turn over. Collins in full ass mode. Going full capture the Flagg.

[cutewizard]

Turnovers again

[heyheymymy]

Champ not just a three ball shooter

[Spurs Homer]

Stop passing it in to ZOLLINS!

[SPURt]

Will CP3 have a turn back the clock game where he does everything? If he can, this would be a good time to cash that in.

[Strategic]

Just remember, these are the best 5 Spurs available tonight. It goes downhill from here.

[scott]

Bassey's enormous gravity on offense already creating two corner threes. Dude is just a baller.

[scott]

Make that THREE straight corner threes all stemming from the Thunder having to account for Bassey's presence.

[heyheymymy]

Three straight triples

jones Barnes and kj

[scott]

BASSEY AND 1

[heyheymymy]

Some nassy bassey

[cutewizard]

Bassey

[heyheymymy]

Bassey is a spark!

[scott]

BOARD MASTER BASSEY RESULTS IN ANOTHER TRIPLE

[cutewizard]

Charles looking like Wilt

[scott]

BASSEY ANOTHER AND 1

SOMEONE GET SOME WATER THIS MAN IS ON FIRE

[heyheymymy]

Bass doing everything right

WOW what a powerful shift from him

[Strategic]

Bassey

[cutewizard]

35 to 32

[timtonymanu]

Collins getting paid more than Mamu and Bassey :lol

[cutewizard]

Why not start Bassey and Wemby together

[jeebus]

Bassey getting playing time and producing is sure to upset some posters here who think he should be rehabbing all season instead of playing.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bassey playing really well

[cutewizard]

Manu should have playing time today also

[cutewizard]

I mean Mamu!!!!!!

[Leetonidas]

Team would be so much better if they swapped Collins and Keldons minutes with Mamu and Bassey

[cutewizard]

Why is OKC so talented??

[cutewizard]

Mamuuuuuuuuuuuu

[cutewizard]

Bassey and Mamu producing

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Logged in to say Zach Collins is absolutely fucking terrible and has been since the day the Spurs signed him to an embarrassing contract. Literally bryn Forbes 2.0

[Spurs Homer]

Zollins cannot simply catch a ball under the basket no matter what…

[cutewizard]

Hope to see new teams in the Emirates Cup Finals

Like OKC vs Cleveland

[Spurs Homer]

Zollins caught one!

[timtonymanu]

Logged in to say Zach Collins is absolutely fucking terrible and has been since the day the Spurs signed him to an embarrassing contract. Literally bryn Forbes 2.0

Forbes could hit 3s at least. Zollins does absolutely nothing of value.

[Spurs Homer]

Fuck branham

[cutewizard]

OKC is so scrappy

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Forbes could hit 3s at least. Zollins does absolutely nothing of value.
Every time I look up he’s getting dunked on or giving up a defensive rebound

[cutewizard]

Champ shooting is off

[Kuvai]

Is Mitch Johnson seeing the same game as us.

Every fuxcing position Champagne killed us.

I am even not sure why he is on floor

[Kuvai]

I have not seen a worst performance from a player and still stay on court for that long

[cutewizard]

We need an infusion of talent

[DAF86]

We miss wide open 3s, they make semi contested ones. The difference really comes down to that.

[cutewizard]

Barnes and Castle and Wesley plus Mamu and Bassey

[cutewizard]

But

OKC yet to win a title haha

[Cardinal]

Mitch Johnson just told the team “great job on the boards” ????

[cutewizard]

Castle has great connection with centers

[heyheymymy]

Bassey

the prince becomes a king

[SPURt]

Bassey is dope, Collins needs to be last big up after Wemby returns

[cutewizard]

Collins was late on the rotation

[james evans]

Logged in to say Zach Collins is absolutely fucking terrible and has been since the day the Spurs signed him to an embarrassing contract. Literally bryn Forbes 2.0
That means he gets a $100 million max extension

[cutewizard]

Bassey is dope, Collins needs to be last big up after Wemby returns

Totally true

[james evans]

Bassey is dope, Collins needs to be last big up after Wemby returns
He needs to be traded

[cutewizard]

Hayyyyyyyyy

[cutewizard]

Castle assist

[cutewizard]

Bassey boards

[itzsoweezee]

Bassey better

[scott]

Mitch Johnson just told the team “great job on the boards” ????

He was only talking to Bassey

[ace3g]

Keldon Freaking Johnson!!!

[scott]

Lost in this Bassey explosion is Keldon having the best game of his life lol

Breaking Wiggins ankles and then postering SGA

[heyheymymy]

What a fucking sequence man

[heyheymymy]

Castle took SGA no fear

[scott]

Castle giving SGA his own medicine by baiting him into FTs. Love it.

[lefty20]

Jesus Keldon! That man has a family.

[SPURt]

He needs to be traded
I’m afraid they can only get a bag of slightly used jocks for Collins

[cutewizard]

Got a nickname for Keldon

Popeye!!!!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Great half by Johnson, Bassey and Barnes

[TekXX]

STOP THE COUNT!

[Spurs Homer]

OKC is so crappy.


fify

[TekXX]

fuck collins, start bassey.

[Kuvai]

Harrison Barnes is so underrated.

Not sure why we dont run many plays for him

champ what a scrub!!!

[skin27]

3rd quarter collapse incoming.

[cutewizard]

Keldon, Popeye

Castle, Fearless Prince

Bassey, Wilt Jr

[cutewizard]

Great half by Johnson, Bassey and Barnes

Castle also, multiple assists

[Kuvai]

3rd quarter collapse incoming.


Put champ on bench. We will give fight…

[cutewizard]

Castle truly a gem

[Spurs Homer]

Barkley says “no bad players in the nba”

Zollins , branham, wesley, champagnie says hi!

[DAF86]

Once Castle gets confident, he's gonna be a beast. He just gets it. He has an innate feeling for the game. Give him a semblance of a jumper, time in the league, and he will be an all-star.

[heyheymymy]

Great 2Q

[Kuvai]

Bassey has tremendous half.

[CGD]

Gotta say, ours is one of the slickest NBA cup floors. Really nice this year

[lefty20]

It's just like playing 2012 OKC. Can't even breath on their stars.

[Rosewood]

Gotta say, ours is one of the slickest NBA cup floors. Really nice this year absolutely agree - very pleasant on the eyes.

[TekXX]

oh Mitch is getting heated, bout time.

[cutewizard]

Ohhhh god

[Cardinal]

Castle cannot get a friendly whistle

[cutewizard]

Gotta say, ours is one of the slickest NBA cup floors. Really nice this year


Spurs gray

[Robz4000]

:lol sucks we all know it's only a matter of time until OKC takes control and wins by 15

[Larry O]

D-rebounds are killing the Spurs and opening second opportunities for the Blunders to score. SMH...

[DAF86]

:lol sucks we all know it's only a matter of time until OKC takes control and wins by 15

It really shouldn't, though. OKC has a bunch of no name midgets :lol. Man up and win the fucking game at home.

[heyheymymy]

“He does special things with such grace”

it was a a cheap whistle

[skin27]

No 3rd quarter collapse! Nice

[james evans]

If anyone here still believes collins is better than Bassey needs a brain examination

[InRareForm]

Awful turnover by tre Jones.

[Robz4000]

Not sure what the fuck Jones was thinking there tbh.

[Slippy]

Zollins cannot simply catch a ball under the basket no matter what…

More annoying. He keeps calling for the ball instead of helping to free his teammates on offense.

Bassy. Showing up . Thank fuk. Doing what backup centers should be doing

[skin27]

Spurs hitting everything

[jesterbobman]

Really minor perimeter passing note, but Castle does a great job rotating it around with just his wrists - means he doesn't have to adjust with his arms, and can flick it on a third / half second faster. That can be the difference between an open and semi contested three. I really noticed this type of skill watching Rugby league (Nathan Cleary is a madman), I catch it watching basketball now.

[Strategic]

Do the Spurs have anyone playing tonight who can step up and finish a game?

[Silentbob]

No 3rd quarter collapse! Nice

incoming 4Q collapse. (hope not though)

[james evans]

Cp3 injury. Not shocked.

[Robz4000]

Welp, CP0 broke his thumb now

[cutewizard]

Rookie mistakes

[skin27]

Cant believe we are leading with SGA playing well

[Robz4000]

Do the Spurs have anyone playing tonight who can step up and finish a game?

Keldon bout to put on his hero cape tbh. Whether it works or not is unlikely.

[skin27]

Welp, CP0 broke his thumb now


Too bad he’s going to be out again for an extended period of time

[cutewizard]

Another injury omg

[sananspursfan21]

Unbelievable how well virtually anyone who wears a black jersey is doing. Keep this up fellas, dump these Thunders.

[Spurs Homer]

Here come the branham careless turnovers

[Robz4000]

:lmao Branham bringing the ball up

[skin27]

Unbelievable how well virtually anyone who wears a black jersey is doing. Keep this up fellas, dump these Thunders.

even zollins?

[Robz4000]

:wow we might just win this

[cutewizard]

Yihaaaaaaaaaaa

[skin27]

We’re playing our best basketball of the season so far without Wemby lol

[Spurs Brazil]

CP3!

[Dejounte]

Paul is a fuckin warrior. I hope he doesn’t miss time due to that thumb

[InRareForm]

Spurs in the zone

[cutewizard]

So good boysssssssssssss

Hahahahahahahhaah

[The Truth #6]

Great game for Charles Bassey. Hopefully gets more burn in the future.

[Spurs Homer]

Okc not going to go easily…

a few more minutes of smart play for the win…please get branham out ….or at least keep him on the perimeter for catch and shoot only…

[Rosewood]

We’re playing our best basketball of the season so far without Wemby lol Is this a shtick? Why is every post of yours negative about our 20 yo Superstar?

[sananspursfan21]

even zollins?

Even Zollins. Drives me nuts how slow he is when he gets the ball under the hoop, but he’s hitting what’s given to him *shrug*

[Slippy]

Chris Paul playing thru it.. taking over. Good sign injury not serious

[Strategic]

Sweet outlook. About 10 more points should cover the game.

[ismael-robert]

Scott is that image from Southpark with the guy covered in spooge after that Sea Bass performance

[John B]

I’m a fan point god :worthy::worthy::worthy:

[sananspursfan21]

Some of those shots aren’t going down every night, but that hard nosed defense is good every night if they effort it. So good

[skin27]

Is this a shtick? Why is every post of yours negative about our 20 yo Superstar?


its just surprising that we’re playing well without wemby lol

[Larry O]

Don't let off the pedal, Spurs! GSG! Beat down the Blunder and let's get the Dub!!!

[Robz4000]

Here come the refs...

[Spurs Homer]

Fuck

[Slippy]

Foul harder champ. Soft

[John B]

I’m a fan pointgod :worthy::worthy::worthy:

[Robz4000]

Welp, spoke too soon. Here comes the collapse.

[skin27]

Here comes the thunder run

[Spurs Homer]

Zollins and branham on the floor = spurs turnover

[james evans]

Why is is so hard fir collins to simply GRAB THE GODDAMN BALL????

[Strategic]

Shit come on Spurs

[skin27]

Welp, spoke too soon. Here comes the collapse.

:lmao

[Dejounte]

Branham cannot pass the ball or put players he passes to in the right position. The ball isn’t safe with him. Such low iq.

[cutewizard]

Bring it !!!!!!!!!

[TekXX]

Go ahead and coach the team and make changes mitch, you don't have to be like Pop.

[cutewizard]

Collins not paying attention

Omg

[CGD]

Just realized what happened: spurs killer Isiah Joe is injured and out this game. All tracks now.

[sananspursfan21]

Ohhh boy. This overrated Williams cat is getting a big head. Good timeout. Come on guys, just hang on tight for 8 more minutes

[cutewizard]

If I was the coach I would bench Collins

Can't believe it

[Guru of Nothing]

"Branham to Collins."

You won't believe what happens next.

[John B]

Goddamit Collins. You need to want the ball more. Put Bassey back.

[Larry O]

UGH! Brandon and Zollins on THAT TO! SMH...

[sananspursfan21]

Being back Bassey, that was your cue Mitch

[itzsoweezee]

Branham + Collins is just incomprehensible. And why is Branham running point when fucking CP3 is on the court?

Someone explain this nonsense

[Rosewood]

I can’t believe there are people who still actually defend Collins :lol

[Jordan Jackson]

I knew nothing good was going to happen when I saw Branham out there. No idea what the front office/coaching staff see in the guy.

[Dejounte]

"Branham to Collins."

You won't believe what happens next.
Is there a worse duo on the planet

we need an anti branham and collins thread. Might as well add wesley in there. This trio is irredeemable. Paging scott

[Larry O]

Uh oh... collapse incoming...

[cutewizard]

Castle 3

[Spurs Homer]

Cannot breathe on shai

[Slippy]

Castle way too loose with the ball. Telegraphing on numerous possessions

[cutewizard]

Ohhhh

[Rosewood]

GIVE BASSEY ALL OF COLLINS MINUTES. It is settled.

[TekXX]

Castle is making a lot of stupid passes

[Spurs Homer]

Caruso hasnt injured anyone yet?

[Slippy]

On defense alone Bassy should be playing in front of Collins

[cutewizard]

We need offense

[Strategic]

Come on a couple more baskets

[cutewizard]

Bassey boards and blocks

[sananspursfan21]

This Ben Wallace looking Bassey can stay as long as he wants to

[cutewizard]

I think Bassey

The Black Viking!!!!!!!!!

[Spurs Homer]

Put barnes , castle, paul, bassey, keldon to close please

[cutewizard]

This Ben Wallace looking Bassey can stay as long as he wants to

Agree agree

[Larry O]

I hope Johnson is taking serious note to both Zollins and Bassey's court time and make a change in who comes off the bench for V-Dub1.

[Spurs Homer]

Let caruso shoot threes…but no one else goddamnit

[Robz4000]

:lmao Keldon ball watching instead of rebounding leading to an off-reb and open three

[Leetonidas]

Here we go, choke incoming

[Spurs Homer]

This one would hurt to lose…

[GAustex]

I have not been watching much
Does Castle often throw the ball to the other team like tonight?

[sananspursfan21]

I really don’t see what everyone else seems to in Caruso. He’s just a novelty player

[cutewizard]

C'mon Spurs

[Spurs Homer]

Fuck

zollins in for the loss…

[itzsoweezee]

Bumbling Zach back in

[Spurs Homer]

Okc bout to win this challenge

[cutewizard]

Why is Collins in again

Omgggggggg

[DAF86]

I have not been watching much
Does Castle often throw the ball to the other team like tonight?

OKC is elite at stealing the ball.

[Duncan2177]

Put Bassey back in.

[cutewizard]

Bassey at center
Wemby and Flagg athe forward line

[Robz4000]

:lol Collins in, Spurs are fucked

[Slippy]

Spurs got saved by Barnes with an offensive rebound but wtf was Colling throwing up. Trash

[cutewizard]

Coaching god

[skin27]

:lmao

[itzsoweezee]

Mitch is not built for this

[InRareForm]

:lol

[heyheymymy]

Even if spurs pull out the win a 21-6 OKC run just kills Spurs point differential for the cup tourney

[GAustex]

Spurs were way ahead
And now not

[skin27]

Zollins clutch 3:lmao

[Slippy]

Run da clock

[Rosewood]

CASTLE!!!!

[Robz4000]

Fuck these refs tbh.

[skin27]

What a block by castle on sga

[Spurs Homer]

Castle making up for mistakes- a la manu!

[sananspursfan21]

Castle :wow

He ain’t a rookie man

[Spurs Brazil]

Huge block!

[cutewizard]

Fuck

[Leetonidas]

Got damn Castle :wow

[GAustex]

Castle seems pretty calm

[cutewizard]

What a fucking game men

[lefty20]

Shades of Neph stuffing Westbrick there, tbh.

[NASpurs]

First ever cup win?

[cutewizard]

20 seconds

[cutewizard]

Ohhhhhh

[skin27]

We win!!! GSG

[Uriel]

Castle is such a winner.

[timtonymanu]

Wow. I’ll take the win. Wasn’t expecting that at all.

[lefty20]

Phew!

Never in doubt, tbh.

[Spurs Homer]

First game w/out wemby i have enjoyed….nice effort tonite!

[TekXX]

Castle has a lot to learn but he has the ingredients.

[Slippy]

Nice one champ to get the deflection.. Great win

[Robz4000]

God damn, what a fucking win. Fuck the Methrefs tbh.

[DAF86]

We fucked that pt differential. On another note, we just beat the best team in the West without our 3 best players.

[Larry O]

Oh WOW! what a FINISH! You talk about a racing heart! GSG!!!

[tim_duncan_fan]

Escapay! It kind of looks like the word escape.

[Rosewood]

CP3 had done wonders for the mentality of this team. Regardless how the rest of the year goes - he has already had an impact on the young guys.