Game Thread: TrailBlazers (9-18) at Spurs (14-13) Dec. 21, 2024, 7:30PM Central time / 3:30AM Riga time / 3:30PM Hawaii time

[LeBowen]

Must win game, no excuses.
Everyone's available for the Spurs.
Banton is questionable for the Blazers, Thybulle is out.

Final home game before a 4 game road trip, Spurs will play 9 out of 11 upcoming games on the road.

TrailBlazers just won against the Nuggets, no room for complacency, got to take everyone seriously.
Hopefully Castle can get back on track.
Obviously we'd also like to see another DNP for Collins.

[CorrectCrusader]

Wemby 60 burger incoming

[scott]

GSG!

[Strategic]

Come on Spurs!

[Thomas82]

Wemby 60 burger incoming

:hungry: :hungry: :hungry:

[heyheymymy]

Thanks OP!

:flag:

[TXstbobcat]

after that huge OT against the Hawks, hoping Wemby stays in beast mode tonight.

really hoping for a bounce back game from Castle tonight.

[thiste]

GSG

[timtonymanu]

Just win, the Blazers are a bad team. No excuse to not get this.

[thiste]

Just win, the Blazers are a bad team. No excuse to not get this.

They're not that bad. We should take them seriously. And destroy them.

[100%duncan]

Just win, the Blazers are a bad team. No excuse to not get this.

Hope the usual terrorists stay glued to the bench tbh

[heyheymymy]

lol Deandre Ain'tin

[heyheymymy]

They call him the Grinch cause his three shot release really stink stank stunk

[Tyronn Lue]

Doinkfest

[Kawhi Duncan]

Ppl really don't be seeing how Jeremy kills the spacing and makes it harder for everyone else to score but him

[poopbox]

Bassey first big off the bench again. :dramaquee

[LeBowen]

Ppl really don't be seeing how Jeremy kills the spacing and makes it harder for everyone else to score but him

You're really annoying and clueless, you just keep finding bad gimmicks and repeat them.

[skin27]

Ofcourse wemby playing bad again like he always does after great last game

[heyheymymy]

SEA BASS

WINE 'EM
DINE 'EM
SIXTY-NINE 'EM

[Gibbz]

Ayton blocking Clingan PT is a fucking travesty.

[lefty20]

Castle is picking up Keldon's bad habits. Driving into traffic with no plan other than trying to muscle it in.

[Gibbz]

Kick his ass, C-Bass!

[Kawhi Duncan]

Champagne should never, ever dribble

[Kawhi Duncan]

You're really annoying and clueless, you just keep finding bad gimmicks and repeat them.

Yes u don't watch the game... U watch stats

[heyheymymy]

Bass just breathes life into the team with his mins. Creating second opportunities, rim protection and brings solid energy

[heyheymymy]

The new Sir Charles

[100%duncan]

Let’s hope Wemby comes to play tbh

[LeBowen]

Yes u don't watch the game... U watch stats

Says the guy who is blaming our stagnant offense on one player.

[mystargtr34]

Man this second unit is going to have trouble scoring in the half court.

Almost need to swap out Tre for a shooter either Mamu or Branham.

[skin27]

Let’s hope Wemby comes to play tbh

he always plays bad after having a great game

[Gibbz]

he always plays bad after having a great game

He's wreaking havoc on the defensive end at least.

[heyheymymy]

Always liked the idea of RWIII but too bad his health has been so rocky. Just feels like some chronic issue at this point but I could see him hitting a stride or finding an eye in the storm for his health.

[Gibbz]

They're definitely about to trade Zollins as a salary match. Dude is not even in the rotation any more.

[scott]

ANGRY WEMBY DUNKS

[100%duncan]

Clingan complaining like he hasnt hacked Vic every time down this game :lol

[TXstbobcat]

Clingan in foul trouble early.

[heyheymymy]

They're definitely about to trade Zollins as a salary match. Dude is not even in the rotation any more.

All I want for Christmas is...

[scott]

They're definitely about to trade Zollins as a salary match. Dude is not even in the rotation any more.

Prayingfox.gif

[Dejounte]

They're definitely about to trade Zollins as a salary match. Dude is not even in the rotation any more.

The question is how isn’t he sulking right now. The Spurs are amazing at managing egos. Jesus.

[Gibbz]

The question is how isn’t he sulking right now. The Spurs are amazing at managing egos. Jesus.

He's a good soldier. Always wants to scrap, too. Just a shame he's not very good.

[scott]

Harvey Barnes misses a surprising number of easy layups

Ayton looks like he’d be a fun guy to play video games with all night before a playoff game

[heyheymymy]

The question is how isn’t he sulking right now. The Spurs are amazing at managing egos. Jesus.

Yeah last game I saw Zollins enthusiastically cheering on the bench. Seemed super genuine for such a hot head lol you'd think he'd be sullen

[scott]

The question is how isn’t he sulking right now. The Spurs are amazing at managing egos. Jesus.

Gotta give Karate Collins credit, he is a good soldier. This whole team looks like they all really like each other if you watch them during pre-game intros.

[heyheymymy]

Wemby now #1 in Spurs history in games with 1 block

62 straight games for Wemby with at least 1 block (currently active streak)

Just passed David Robinson (61); now #2 Spurs all time.

[Kawhi Duncan]

Says the guy who is blaming our stagnant offense on one player.

No... Our offense is bad with or without Sochan... It's a coaching issue... But Sochan makes it significantly worse

[scott]

Great hustle on the offensive boards tonight

[LeBowen]

No... Our offense is bad with or without Sochan... It's a coaching issue... But Sochan makes it significantly worse

One of Sochan or Castle has to start, both are non-shooters, Jeremy does way more on the inside.
So no, he's not ruining our offense because it would ne even worse with Castle starting.

[scott]

Wemby might be able to get a Triple Double tonight if he can make it to 10 points

[skin27]

He's wreaking havoc on the defensive end at least.

I mean offensivley. Yes he’s plaing good defense so far

[baseline bum]

Jesus Christ, five blocks already halfway into the second quarter is nuts

[100%duncan]

Let’s hope they keep challenging Wemby so that he can get a triple dub again

[scott]

Even Castle’s defense is bad right now. Might sound crazy, but a quick game in the G-League might do him some good

[thiste]

Let's go Victor! Make your shots!

[Chomag]

Sochan's shot and shooting form just keeps getting worse . Wth do our shooting coaches do?

[Fireball]

this team is just awful

[Pauleta14]

Sochan has below average IQ :lmao

[Dejounte]

Det Sochan Wemby chemistry

[100%duncan]

Even Castle’s defense is bad right now. Might sound crazy, but a quick game in the G-League might do him some good

Non-Wemby and CP3 mins are exposing him.

[heyheymymy]

LOL Wemby Claus with Elf Champ

[heyheymymy]

Castle wants that ROY

[heyheymymy]

AIR DEVIN

[scott]

NGL, that was a pretty sick Ooop by Sharpe. rascal orgasmed.

[Fireball]

we must be the worst fast break team in the league

[100%duncan]

Bro Wemby is a cheat code. Imagine if we had Scoot instead of this :lmao

[timtonymanu]

Like I said, the Blazers are very bad outside of Grant. I hope they don’t allow them to make a comeback in the 2nd half.

[LeBowen]

Solid half, offense is still a mess at times, but decent enough.

[timtonymanu]

Also the sniffer losers on Reddit saying Bassey isn’t better than Zollins :lol

[Gibbz]

Bro Wemby is a cheat code. Imagine if we had Scoot instead of this :lmao

Them bringing Scoot off the bench speaks VOLUMES. What a disaster.

[LeBowen]

Like I said, the Blazers are very bad outside of Grant. I hope they don’t allow them to make a comeback in the 2nd half.

Grant might just be the dumbest supposedly good player in the league. He keeps trying to challenge Wemby just to prove a point, failed miserably every time.

[Dejounte]

Its amazing how the team doesnt fall apart anymore as they did when collins was part of the rotation.

[skin27]

Wemby back to back 3’s! When vic 3’s isnt falling it a little bit harder for him to score.

[Spurs Brazil]

Castle played better with Wemby. It was painful to watch with that second unit. Castle, Jones, Johnson and Bassey together really kill all the space

[lefty20]

we must be the worst fast break team in the league
I feel like this has been the case since Manu and Tony retired.

I'm always worried no matter the advantage we have.

[skin27]

Wemby should go for 10 blocks

[scott]

Castle played better with Wemby. It was painful to watch with that second unit. Castle, Jones, Johnson and Bassey together really kill all the space

Yeah, a big trade for a second star is fun to chat about, but the reality the Spurs just need to make some minor trades to improve the bench.

I still like Aaron Nesmith as an acquisition target to upgrade Keldon minutes. And, like I’ve been posting about since the start of the season, we could use a microwave scoring off guard off the bench. Branham is actually the correct archetype, he just unfortunately sucks at basketball.

[Gibbz]

Castle played better with Wemby. It was painful to watch with that second unit. Castle, Jones, Johnson and Bassey together really kill all the space

Tre has a place in the league, but I don't know it's with us. Same for Keldon, obviously.

[100%duncan]

Wemby should go for 10 blocks

They shouldnt have called that travel on Grant in the corner. Wemby had him 1v1 and that was most likely his 7th block

[Pauleta14]

Wemby has a decent shot at the points/blocks dble dble

[sananspursfan21]

This is a great mental test for these guys. This happened a week ago and they let the Blazers almost win it. Let’s get another complete game gentlemen

[thiste]

Last time they destroyed us in the third. Literally couldn't miss.

Let's make sure this doesn't happen today.

[Gibbz]

If Sochan could make a 3 we would fucking ring already.

[Dejounte]

Sochan Wemby connection again. Damn!

[scott]

Looking kinda gross to star the half. Luckily, they are too.

[heyheymymy]

Wemby's 200th career triple

[Gibbz]

Vassell so smooth with the middies

[100%duncan]

That 10 blocks is looking unlikely boys :lol

[Kawhi Duncan]

Wemby back to back 3’s! When vic 3’s isnt falling it a little bit harder for him to score.

He has to when Sochan is in... Pay attention to Ayton anytime Vic has the ball... He completely ignores Sochan and clogs the lane

[Thomas82]

That 10 blocks is looking unlikely boys :lol

Apparently so is 10 rebounds. :lol

[Ocotillo]

Sochan looks like he could be a character in a Dr Seuss book.

[scott]

Devin doubling off his man for no reason, and it results in his man hitting a wide open 3. This is becoming too common.

[TheBallsbreakers]

What TF is "Nassau" supposed to mean when Tobey says it after each Bassey field goal?

[Gibbz]

Scoot Henderson is a disaster.

[100%duncan]

Wtf charles :lol

[100%duncan]

Devin doubling off his man for no reason, and it results in his man hitting a wide open 3. This is becoming too common.

Gotta be their game plan tbh. Everyone’s doing it at this point. Our 3pt D has been horrible the whole season

[Gibbz]

What TF is "Nassau" supposed to mean when Tobey says it after each Bassey field goal?

No idea--isn't Bassey Nigerian?

[heyheymymy]

“Na so” Is a Nigerian Pidgin English phrase which simply means “yes, correct” or “yes, (you're) right”

Definition: that's right (can be used as an exclamation or a reply to something or a statement you feel is right

[TheBallsbreakers]

No idea--isn't Bassey Nigerian?
Exactly. I had to check if he was from the Bahamas or something

[TheBallsbreakers]

“Na so” Is a Nigerian Pidgin English phrase which simply means “yes, correct” or “yes, (you're) right”

Definition: that's right (can be used as an exclamation or a reply to something or a statement you feel is right
Ah I see. Thank you, buddeh!

[heyheymymy]

I had to check myself after hearing it a few times

It's like the Nigerian Mamma Mia

[100%duncan]

Wemby’s gonna miss out cause of rebs :lmao

[skin27]

1 block away for 10th block of the night

[scott]

If Wemby gets this 10th block he might just start missing bunnies on purpose to pad those rebounding stats lol

[Gibbz]

When I'm in Hell it will be me strapped to a chair watching Keldon Johnson rainbow threes.

[TheBallsbreakers]

Wemby, wow.

[100%duncan]

Wemby’s rebs just jumped from 5 to 7 :lol

[Dejounte]

This team looking really good on offense tonight, like they all know where each other is going to be.

[100%duncan]

Lets hope blazers gets this closer so Wemby has more mins tbh

[skin27]

Wemby looking for that 10th block on the perimeter offensive player:lmao

[Pauleta14]

If Wemby gets this 10th block he might just start missing bunnies on purpose to pad those rebounding stats lol

He doesn't care as much as Spurs fans or observers about it, unfortunately.

At least 3-4 tipped rebounds again today and blocks so his teammates get the rebound

[100%duncan]

These MVP chants are weak. If youre gonna do it, you gotta commit to it smh

[scott]

Vic’s gotta be a top candidate for WC Player of the Week. A triple double might be what puts him over the edge.

[Dejounte]

When I'm in Hell it will be me strapped to a chair watching Keldon Johnson rainbow threes.

rainbow middie visions in heaven

[Gibbz]

Portland is a fucking mess. My God.

[100%duncan]

Wemby becoming a freethrow merchant will feed generations

[skin27]

10 blocks baby

[scott]

There it is. Time to crash the boards, Wemby.

Board man gets paid.

Get him some apples.

[timtonymanu]

10 blocks!

[100%duncan]

Wemby gotta do some angel reese impersonation

[timtonymanu]

Get this guy on the all star team.

[100%duncan]

Bass about to come in its over :lol

[LeBowen]

There it is. Time to crash the boards, Wemby.

Board man gets paid.

Get him some apples.

I'd be more interested to see if this would be the first ever double-double with points and blocks.

[skin27]

Bass about to come in its over :lol

f mitch! Tbh

[Strategic]

Glad I’m not a Blazer fan. Can’t picture the agony of having no hope whatsoever.

[100%duncan]

This should unironically light a fire on Wemby tbh get those damn boards up next time :lol

[Thomas82]

Bass about to come in its over :lol

Portland might go on a run if he comes in.

[Gibbz]

Glad I’m not a Blazer fan. Can’t picture the agony of having no hope whatsoever.

It's unreal what a mess they are. Clingan is salvageable but just a potential 5 piece anchor. Grant is a good role player but making a shitload of money. Everyone else is absolute dogshit.

[100%duncan]

Portland might go on a run if he comes in.

He aint Collins unfortunately

[100%duncan]

Steph stat pad go do your thing rook

[TheBallsbreakers]

Perfect game. Wemby gets his usual otherworldly stats in less than 30 minutes, and the team gets a rare blowout win, with the bench getting more run and reps in.

[thiste]

I'm not here hoping for a Portland small run, but almost.

[heyheymymy]

Yeah I'll take Victor on the bench for the last 6 mins or so vs securing the triple double.

Nigerian victory cigar, shit here comes Mamu and Blake Wesley

[Gibbz]

Is Keldon acting like a sour-puss or am I reading too much into it?

[scott]

LOL Zollins can’t even get 3rd string minutes

[timtonymanu]

Hopefully the Dubs and Suns can also lose today.

[Gibbz]

LOL Zollins can’t even get 3rd string minutes

He gone.

[lefty20]

A blowout W despite shooting sub 30% from 3pt land. Nice!

[Larry O]

Poor Rook not having a good night, but I love his hussle and effort. He doesn't hang his head! GSG!!!

[Tyronn Lue]

Victor locking up that DPOY before Christmas.

[LeBowen]

I forgot what a stress-free win felt like, tbh.

[timtonymanu]

LOL Zollins can’t even get 3rd string minutes

I can’t believe that. He was objectively having a good season.

[TheBallsbreakers]

Is Keldon acting like a sour-puss or am I reading too much into it?
You are reading too much into it.

[sananspursfan21]

Pretty weak opponent, but this game should be huge for their confidence. A complete game where they’ve never had to come from behind. They need this game to prove to themselves they can do it.

[Gibbz]

You are reading too much into it.

Fair--he seems checked out to me. If he's in a deal with Zollins I wouldn't be surprised.

[LeBowen]

Not playing Collins even in garbage time adds legacy points for Mitch, tbh.

[heyheymymy]

Like the old days with Tim Tony an Manu already on the bench mid 4th with a big lead. Get Victor an early night and let the bench get some run.

[thiste]

Scoot playing in garbage time

[heyheymymy]

damn that Wesley Sidy connection was pretty sweet

[Gibbz]

Scoot playing in garbage time

He is ass. Needs a scene change in a bad way.

[heyheymymy]

Blake Wesley putting on a penetrate and kick exhibition out there

[Gibbz]

WTF is Jabari Walker doing

[scott]

Great wire to wire win, exactly what we needed.

Hoping Victor has held a deep seated grudge over Embiid’s 70 point game last year and comes out with a vengeance on Monday.

[Gibbz]

Great wire to wire win, exactly what we needed.

Hoping Victor has held a deep seated grudge over Embiid’s 70 point game last year and comes out with a vengeance on Monday.

Embiid is pouting hard this year. I wouldn't be surprised to see Vic go apeshit in that game.

[heyheymymy]

Cool to see Castle and Clingan chatting

[skin27]

Spurs win

[TheBallsbreakers]

Very satisfactory win.

[heyheymymy]

:lobt:

[100%duncan]

Great wire to wire win, exactly what we needed.

Hoping Victor has held a deep seated grudge over Embiid’s 70 point game last year and comes out with a vengeance on Monday.
Is Embiid playing? Id rather have a easy win without him tbh. I feel a stinker for us in Christmas day vs NY

[thiste]

Cool to see Castle and Clingan chatting

Got completely dominated by Victor, but he seems like a cool guy.

[scott]

Is Embiid playing? Id rather have a easy win without him tbh. I feel a stinker for us in Christmas day vs NY

He played the other day against CHA, but not today against CLE. So IDK

[SpursBills]

I do wonder if the Spurs would have taken Clingan if he had lasted until 8 - having him as a backup center and 48 minutes a night of elite rim protection would absolutely do wonders for this team. Drafting him is probably the smartest thing the blazers have done in the last 3 years

[scott]

Side note: I believe Hawaii time remains undefeated this season. Thanks for thinking of me, LeBowen.

[Gibbz]

Got completely dominated by Victor, but he seems like a cool guy.

He landed in an absolute mess of a franchise. I think he'll be a great player but the Blazers are just awful top-to-bottom.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GfX8nDuWIAAMmTA?format=png&name=900x900

[timtonymanu]

The fucking Twolves couldn’t take care of business. Warriors gonna win.

[BackHome]

Philly has a top 6 protected going to OK next draft so who knows what they going to do.

[skin27]

Scoot playing in garbage time


its funny that guy go toe to toe with wemby on that exhibition game in vegas when they we’re entering the NBA, i really thought he’s goung to be a superstar point guard but i was badly wrong.lmao

[spursistan]

Glad to see Wemby not put again in the game so he can chase the triple double..Stupid injuries happening in such situation would be the most unforgivable error in Spurs dictionary. Mitch Johnson is most aware of this...

[LeBowen]

Side note: I believe Hawaii time remains undefeated this season. Thanks for thinking of me, LeBowen.

I'll try to start game threads until we lose, maybe there's something to it.

[timtonymanu]

Actually a minny loss still helps us. :tu. Cmon Detroit!

[ace3g]

Actually a minny loss still helps us. :tu. Cmon Detroit!

Yep, Spurs move up to 9th with a Suns loss.

[thiste]

The fucking Twolves couldn’t take care of business. Warriors gonna win.

Lets us pass the Wolves in the standings tho (i think?)

[thiste]

its funny that guy go toe to toe with wemby on that exhibition game in vegas when they we’re entering the NBA, i really thought he’s goung to be a superstar point guard but i was badly wrong.lmao

He might pan out eventually. Doesn't look like it right now tho

[heyheymymy]

Hang on DET

[baseline bum]

its funny that guy go toe to toe with wemby on that exhibition game in vegas when they we’re entering the NBA, i really thought he’s goung to be a superstar point guard but i was badly wrong.lmao

JFC he is bad statistically and even worse on advanced stats. I know he's young but ouch. Still think he'll carve out a decent career just on his size and athleticism but guessing Lou Williams is probably his ceiling now when was projected to be more Derrick Rose or Westbrook. I remember watching those two games against Victor and drooling at the thought of getting him #2 had they not won the lottery. Bet the board would have flipped out to hell if the Spurs had the #2 pick and took Amen Thompson over Scoot, but that dude is fucking legit.

[100%duncan]

I do wonder if the Spurs would have taken Clingan if he had lasted until 8 - having him as a backup center and 48 minutes a night of elite rim protection would absolutely do wonders for this team. Drafting him is probably the smartest thing the blazers have done in the last 3 years

I wanted him at 8

[100%duncan]

JFC he is bad statistically and even worse on advanced stats. I know he's young but ouch. Still think he'll carve out a decent career just on his size and athleticism but guessing Lou Williams is probably his ceiling now when was projected to be more Derrick Rose or Westbrook. I remember watching those two games against Victor and drooling at the thought of getting him #2 had they not won the lottery. Bet the board would have flipped out to hell if the Spurs had the #2 pick and took Amen Thompson over Scoot, but that dude is fucking legit.

Amen over Miller?

[thiste]

Amen over Miller?

Spurs wouldn't have drafted Miller. With his judiciary issues & lack of defense

[baseline bum]

Amen over Miller?

Wasn't that leaked that the Spurs loved Amen? I remember his agent being sad the Spurs got the #1 pick because he wanted Amen in San Antonio at #2. In a redraft I'm definitely taking Amen over Miller as much as I like Miller. Amen is already a monster and is still just scratching the surface of his potential.

https://craftednba.com/players/amen-thompson

If he can ever develop a half respectable three point shot I think we'd be looking at an MVP candidate in a few years.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GfYHA4lX0AAejbA?format=jpg&name=medium

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[spursistan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GfYHA4lX0AAejbA?format=jpg&name=medium

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Gotta start to think play-in is very realistic goal for this team if you are PATFO, and maybe act accordingly at the trade deadline.

[spursistan]

Spurs won their 15th game last season on March 18th :lol..

[scott]

Spurs wouldn't have drafted Miller. With his judiciary issues & lack of defense


Wasn't that leaked that the Spurs loved Amen? I remember his agent being sad the Spurs got the #1 pick because he wanted Amen in San Antonio at #2. In a redraft I'm definitely taking Amen over Miller as much as I like Miller. Amen is already a monster and is still just scratching the surface of his potential.

https://craftednba.com/players/amen-thompson

If he can ever develop a half respectable three point shot I think we'd be looking at an MVP candidate in a few years.

One Spurs beat reporter, I think Tynan, recently said that he has it on good inside authority that the Spurs would have taken Miller, but Amen was 3rd on their board. Might not have been Tynan, but one of the Spurs reporters definitely tweeted it (for whatever that is worth)

[R. DeMurre]

From ESPN: "Wembanyama has had a block in 62 straight games, surpassing the franchise record of 61 set by Hall of Fame center David Robinson."

[quentin_compson]

That was some ugly-ass basketball from both teams in the 3rd quarter. Solid game from the Spurs overall, though.

[Bruno]

Spurs have played 18 games at home and only 10 games on the road. 9 of their next 11 games will be on the road.

I will wait for these road games before saying Spurs are really fighting for the play-ins. Spurs' schedule is getting tougher;

[CGD]

Spurs have played 18 games at home and only 10 games on the road. 9 of their next 11 games will be on the road.

I will wait for these road games before saying Spurs are really fighting for the play-ins. Spurs' schedule is getting tougher;

Agree, somewhere I read we’ve had one of the easiest schedules so far, which passes the eye test (feel like there has been a healthy helping of SACs and PORs already). Thankfully this road stretch includes a lot of East teams, so hopefully that helps some.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs have played 18 games at home and only 10 games on the road. 9 of their next 11 games will be on the road.

I will wait for these road games before saying Spurs are really fighting for the play-ins. Spurs' schedule is getting tougher;

Hopefully most games left against the east will help