I never thought I'd say this about Kobe and the Lakers but...

thanks for winning today! Good looking out, Kobe. Even though TD could give a rat's ass about you retiring, you did us a real solid today, tbh. Props.

Man, did GSW play poorly. 20 TOs, 4-for-30 (THIRTY!) from 3. Curry with a very mortal 18 points, 1-10 from deep.

More importantly I think that the Lakers way of going for the ball at each and every opportunity, to create steals and turnovers, was really smart.

Indeed as we've seen in the past, there's not much that can be done to lower the Warriors shooting %: they basically have a 50% chance to make just about any shot, regardless of range or whether it's contested, etc. So the deal is, forget about the man, go for the ball. If you miss and the Warriors player blows past you, it doesn't really increase his chance of scoring, which was already very high anyway.

Facing a guy like Curry who shoots the same from 28+ feet as a center below the basket, traditional D is pointless. Rattle him, foul him, put the hand on the ball.

Kobe did MJ a solid for getting that win.

fuck Kobe he didn't do shit

Kobe was 4-14 not sure I'd give him the credit for the win. But I'll take it.

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Originally Posted by Horry Hipcheck

Man, did GSW play poorly. 20 TOs, 4-for-30 (THIRTY!) from 3. Curry with a very mortal 18 points, 1-10 from deep.

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This. They couldn't throw it in the ocean today and were turning it over like crazy. Just as shit game for them on an early Sunday tbh. Nothing more.

Kobe did what?? Thank clarkson or curry for sucking.

Fuck the Lakers, tbh

We now control our own destiny for the #1 seed. It'll be damn hard but if we keep pace and win out verses Dubs were the top seed.

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Fuck the Lakers, tbh

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I wonder if anyone outside this board has any clue about this . . .

2.5 games.

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Originally Posted by will_spurs

More importantly I think that the Lakers way of going for the ball at each and every opportunity, to create steals and turnovers, was really smart.

Indeed as we've seen in the past, there's not much that can be done to lower the Warriors shooting %: they basically have a 50% chance to make just about any shot, regardless of range or whether it's contested, etc. So the deal is, forget about the man, go for the ball. If you miss and the Warriors player blows past you, it doesn't really increase his chance of scoring, which was already very high anyway.

Facing a guy like Curry who shoots the same from 28+ feet as a center below the basket, traditional D is pointless. Rattle him, foul him, put the hand on the ball.

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Apparently LAL did something right here. Curry and Thompson were just horrible shooting tonight. 10% from 3 point line.

Could it be that the decent sized quick LAL wings gave them troubling looks?

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Fuck the Lakers, tbh

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Yeah. Tbh we aren't catching the Warriors anyway. I'd rather they win 73+ games and Spurs beat them on their own court in the WCF. Unlikely, but would be awesome.

Law of averages. M*fkrs will start to shoot like shit from beyond the ark moving forward.

Turnovers are the key to beating or losing to the Warrors. If you can take away the ball or deny the shooters the ball you will have a great chance to win .
I believe we had 25 turnovers when we lost to them.:bang

Shucks, I wanted them to go undefeated, break the Bulls' record, get heaps of praise piled on them, have a LONG winning streak and have tons of pressure going into the playoffs.

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Originally Posted by Russ

I wonder if anyone outside this board has any clue about this . . .

2.5 games.

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Man, all those close games they pulled by a miracle. Because they weren't just close games. They were miracles.

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Originally Posted by Russ

I wonder if anyone outside this board has any clue about this . . .

2.5 games.

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Man, all those close games they pulled by a miracle. Because they weren't just close games. They were miracles.

Spurs catch a much needed break...especially considering the Spurs upcoming bevy of games vs. playoff teams.

GS looking mortal, and it's S.P.A.M. time Pop licking his chops now lol

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Originally Posted by BillMc

We now control our own destiny for the #1 seed. It'll be damn hard but if we keep pace and win out verses Dubs were the top seed.

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Yep.

If the Spurs win one game in Oakland, they'll have to lose at home or else be the champs.

The Splash Bros shot a combined 1-18 from 3. Russell and Clarkson went 7-13 from 3.

You guys think Pop learned anything from the Lakers today??

Maybe the Spurs can keep it within 30 next time LMAO

I really like Jordan Clarkson's game. Nice to see a San Antonio kid do well. Amazing that him and Andre Roberson (OkC) played together at Wagner High School (San Antonio) and they both made it to the NBA.

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Originally Posted by DAF86

Man, all those close games they pulled by a miracle. Because they weren't just close games. They were miracles.

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Yep, the Warriors have had so many games going into the 4th down double digits. Then Curry starts taking and making shots that would be awful for any player in the history of the NBA other than him. A win is a win though.

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Originally Posted by Benoit

You guys think Pop learned anything from the Lakers today??

Maybe the Spurs can keep it within 30 next time LMAO

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Maybe GSW can find a way to win in SA. The last time they won in SA you weren't aware there was a team in the Bay Area. :lmao

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Originally Posted by will_spurs

More importantly I think that the Lakers way of going for the ball at each and every opportunity, to create steals and turnovers, was really smart.

Indeed as we've seen in the past, there's not much that can be done to lower the Warriors shooting %: they basically have a 50% chance to make just about any shot, regardless of range or whether it's contested, etc. So the deal is, forget about the man, go for the ball. If you miss and the Warriors player blows past you, it doesn't really increase his chance of scoring, which was already very high anyway.

Facing a guy like Curry who shoots the same from 28+ feet as a center below the basket, traditional D is pointless. Rattle him, foul him, put the hand on the ball.

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As good a strategy as any I guess. Still, warriors shot like 10% from 3 point land today, so they were way below the 50% mark from anywhere.

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Originally Posted by BillMc

We now control our own destiny for the #1 seed. It'll be damn hard but if we keep pace and win out verses Dubs were the top seed.

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I'm in Indianapolis right now for the Spurs game tomorow. Hopefully we can take advantage of this GS loss and gain some ground on them in the standings!!

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Originally Posted by TXstbobcat

I'm in Indianapolis right now for the Spurs game tomorow. Hopefully we can take advantage of this GS loss and gain some ground on them in the standings!!

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Unless LMA has another "migraine"

Warriors coasting, trying to get to 4th to face the Grizz.

The Warriors seem to have a lot of trouble with loaded backcourt players this year and it might be the key to beating them. From losing to the Blazers, close calls with the Mavs, and now the Lakers, it seems like the teams that tend to play two PGs in the lineup give them a lot of trouble.

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Originally Posted by Russ

I wonder if anyone outside this board has any clue about this . . .

2.5 games.

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GSW has a game in hand, though. That 2.5 game lead might as well be 3 tbh

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Originally Posted by TXstbobcat

I'm in Indianapolis right now for the Spurs game tomorow. Hopefully we can take advantage of this GS loss and gain some ground on them in the standings!!

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Enjoy the game!:flag:

Its not like you fags know how to hold home court anyways.

I will never thank the Lakers for a thing, piss on em and I hope they suck for the next 20 years. Sincerely; old fan who remembers the 80's.

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Enjoy the game!:flag:

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thanks!! Got to get up early tomorow to make it back to the target center to go to the Spurs game against the wolves. :flag:

Curry pulled a Kobe and the rest is history

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I'm in Indianapolis right now for the Spurs game tomorow. Hopefully we can take advantage of this GS loss and gain some ground on them in the standings!!

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Sweeet. I'll be there as well, my one trip to a Spurs game for the year.

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Originally Posted by Mister Sinister

Sweeet. I'll be there as well, my one trip to a Spurs game for the year.

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That's cool!!! Have fun at the game. :flag:

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Originally Posted by Old School 44

I really like Jordan Clarkson's game. Nice to see a San Antonio kid do well. Amazing that him and Andre Roberson (OkC) played together at Wagner High School (San Antonio) and they both made it to the NBA.

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I'd love to see him in a Spurs uniform but it's likely the Lakers will match any offer for him next summer