Game Thread: Spurs (33-47) @ Suns (35-45) -- Fri. 4/11/2025 - 9:00pm CST (5:00am Riga Time; 4:00pm Hawaiian Time)

[LeBowen]

https://i.imgur.com/m4IK2Zz.png


Spurs understood the task at hand, but Suns are garbage enough for Castle and Barnes to beat them.

[heyheymymy]

Is Sochan actually hurt or has this just been DNP - draft position management with his time out lately

[pookenstein]

We need to find a way to loose this game. I fully expect the Spurs to win both remaining games. Spurs own tiebreaker over Blazers and currently have won 2 of 3 against the Suns.

[Guru of Nothing]

Go Spurs Go ! but not too much.

Does Castle drop 40 or get a triple-double tonight? Both!

[BatManu20]

Don't see Spurs losing either of their remaining 2 games tbh. Hope I'm wrong, but PHX plays absolutely no defense and have clearly checked out on the season regardless, and the Raptors are just shit overall.

On the flip side, don't see Portland winning either of their 2 remaining games against the Warriors or Lakers. That victory over the Warriors is going to end up biting us in the ass tbh.

[Leetonidas]

Is Sochan actually hurt or has this just been DNP - draft position management with his time out lately

Been wondering this myself. Back issues are no joke and can be a big problem so I hope it's just for tanking sake and he isn't actually having back problems

[Leetonidas]

Don't see Spurs losing either of their remaining 2 games tbh. Hope I'm wrong, but PHX plays absolutely no defense and have clearly checked out on the season regardless, and the Raptors are just shit overall.

On the flip side, don't see Portland winning either of their 2 remaining games against the Warriors or Lakers. That victory over the Warriors is going to end up biting us in the ass tbh.

Meh. At this point it's whatever. The lottery won't be in the order of teams with the worst record anyway so no reason to worry about it at this point. Silver will gift us the #1 pick to ensure that Wemby has a legit running mate anyway tbh

[Splits]

We need to find a way to loose this game. I fully expect the Spurs to win both remaining games. Spurs own tiebreaker over Blazers and currently have won 2 of 3 against the Suns.

Hope they come out stiff instead of lose and loose this game.

And they can't loose or win a tiebreaker with the Blazers unless it is by loosing a coinflip

[onechance87]

https://i.imgur.com/m4IK2Zz.png


Spurs understood the task at hand, but Suns are garbage enough for Castle and Barnes to beat them.

need to sit champ and biyombo as well.

[spurs10]

We need to find a way to loose this game. I fully expect the Spurs to win both remaining games. Spurs own tiebreaker over Blazers and currently have won 2 of 3 against the Suns. There is no 'tiebreaker' with the draft and lottery. It's a coin toss. If we win both games we'll likely be tied Portland, assuming they get beat in their last remaining games.

[spurs10]

Meh. At this point it's whatever. The lottery won't be in the order of teams with the worst record anyway so no reason to worry about it at this point. Silver will gift us the #1 pick to ensure that Wemby has a legit running mate anyway tbh That is the %#%^ing spirit! Now I would be surprised to see the Suns throw their last remaining home game. Who buys tickets to these guys! Their lameness is nothing I'd pay for...and it's apple and oranges with the Spurs.

[scott]

A full SuperFriends shut down. This usually translates to a W, tbh.

[spurs10]

A full SuperFriends shut down. This usually translates to a W, tbh. Ugh! I'll hope for a buzzer beat by Booker or Beale in an attempt at redemption. 8 in a row...jeez what a meltdown.

[LeBowen]

A full SuperFriends shut down. This usually translates to a W, tbh.

Worry not, we got the man who's going to guarantee the desired outcome tonight.

https://c.tenor.com/ry-GkXwisjYAAAAd/tenor.gif

[rascal]

Don't see Spurs losing either of their remaining 2 games tbh. Hope I'm wrong, but PHX plays absolutely no defense and have clearly checked out on the season regardless, and the Raptors are just shit overall.

On the flip side, don't see Portland winning either of their 2 remaining games against the Warriors or Lakers. That victory over the Warriors is going to end up biting us in the ass tbh.

Spurs have a great chance to lose this game. Mitch will play crazy lineups to lose this game. Johnson and Vassell both out with left ankle soreness? Yeah right!
You believe the spurs want to win this game.

Phoenix can lose both and Spurs win both and they would tie. Phoenix has more incentive to win as they won't get their pick.

OKC has the right to swap its 2025 1st round pick for HOU's 2025 1st round pick protected for selections 1-10 or the LAC' 2025 1st round pick; HOU then has the right to swap its pick or the OKC pick to BKN for PHX's 2025 1st round pick; if the HOU pick falls within its protected range (it doesn't top 10 protected), then HOU's commitment to OKC will be lifted and HOU will instead have the right to swap its pick to BKN for the PHX pick

[ismael-robert]

Darn, Ankle soreness?! That's blatant tanking! Preposterous!

[rascal]

Darn, Ankle soreness?! That's blatant tanking! Preposterous!

They could have at least had one with right ankle soreness and the other with left ankle soreness.

[baseline bum]

There is no 'tiebreaker' with the draft and lottery. It's a coin toss. If we win both games we'll likely be tied Portland, assuming they get beat in their last remaining games.

Considering Portland plays Golden State and the Lakers on the final two games I think you can phone in two L's there. Especially after they lost to Utah. At least those two are home games though.

[CGD]

Man I wish HB could’ve saved his game winner for tonight instead of last game.

[onechance87]

Cant have champ starting and playing alot if we wanna lose this.

[Guru of Nothing]

Yeah, we're winning tonight.

[CGD]

Come on Suns, show some pride in your last home game of the season!

[rascal]

Considering Portland plays Golden State and the Lakers on the final two games I think you can phone in two L's there. Especially after they lost to Utah. At least those two are home games though.

It could end up a three team tie with Phoenix and Portland.

[Guru of Nothing]

Nice sample! Castle 9-2-2 and a steal with 3:44 to go in first qtr.

[Guru of Nothing]

Malaki Scissorhands.

[scott]

We better see a shit ton of David Duke and Harrison Ingram in this game. Mitch doing a good job trying to throw this early... Spurs try hards just haven't gotten the message

[ismael-robert]

Toronto getting killed so not mad about last night's game. Portland putting up a fight tonight too

[BatManu20]

Suns are an abomination.

[RC_Drunkford]

Bud is 100% getting fired after this season

[Leetonidas]

Phoenix really does not want to play basketball

[Ice009]

So if we finish tied with Portland and Phoenix, draft order will be decided with a coin flip?

Darn it, really need to lose one of these games. Suns F-ing suck. Come on Bud, get your team over the line tonight. You don't have a draft pick. Don't lay down, show some pride out there!


Bud is 100% getting fired after this season

If he screws up the Spurs' draft pick, he can stay unemployed.

I am not able to watch the game. Has anyone watched any of their games the past few weeks? Has the team given up on him completely, or do they just have too many injuries?

[BatManu20]

Spurs challenging calls. We're clearly not trying to lose this game :lol

[BatManu20]

So if we finish tied with Portland and Phoenix, draft order will be decided with a coin flip?

Darn it, really need to lose one of these games. Suns F-ing suck. Come on Bud, get your team over the line tonight. You don't have a draft pick. Don't lay down, show some pride out there!



If he screws up the Spurs' draft pick, he can stay unemployed.

I am not able to watch the game. Has anyone watched any of their games the past few weeks? Has the team given up on him completely, or do they just have too many injuries?

No, Spurs own the tie-breaker over Portland this season we they would jump us for the 8th Pick.

[BatManu20]

Pull Champagnie. He's playing too well.

[RC_Drunkford]

No, Spurs own the tie-breaker over Portland this season we they would jump us for the 8th Pick.
Tie-breakers dont count when it comes to the lottery. It’s a coin flip

[BatManu20]

Tie-breakers dont count when it comes to the lottery. It’s a coin flip

Oh duh that's right. Hence how we got Wemby instead of HOU. Brain fart on my end.

[rascal]

Mitch knows what lineup to put out there to get this loss.

Nice first half to hit the goal for tonight.

[Joseph Kony]

:lol full tank mode in the 2nd half

[mystargtr34]

Just logging in to check everyone’s assholes have loosened up in the last 15 minutes ?

[mystargtr34]

The players understand the assignment aswell. Steph castle has barely turned around to run back after missing 3’s. by the times he’s got moving in transition defense the suns have laid the ball in.

[Guru of Nothing]

Time to rest Castle for the home finale.

[Guru of Nothing]

:bobo

[BatManu20]

Spurs fired up the tank in the 2nd half. Good shit.

[LeBowen]

Job done, hopefully we can win the Raptors game with a statement performance from Castle.

[Robz4000]

Now they can win on Sunday :tu

[CGD]

Ok, the Spurs understood the assignment.

[Dex]

So we're officially locked in at #8 now?

[jjspur]

Another one of those we don't give a shit games . Yeah we're in the 8th spot, but even that's not a lock. We'll see at the draft lottery. Now they can actually play to win for their last game.

[TekXX]

I was a little worried because if we're doing a proper tank we needed Sochan and Vassell out there to screw things up. Luckily the team was really horrible without them.

[Dex]

Another one of those we don't give a shit games . Yeah we're in the 8th spot, but even that's not a lock. We'll see at the draft lottery. Now they can actually play to win for their last game.

Yeah, I know the lottery is what it is...but good to know our chances are locked and not having to worry about any crazy coin flip or something.

Now it's up to the basketball gods, and glad our young guys can go out there and try to finish strong

[baseline bum]

So we're officially locked in at #8 now?

https://i.ibb.co/Rkq35mGv/mission-accomplished.jpg

[Dex]

Just finished watching.

That was certainly a game of NBA basketball...played. :downspin: