Game Thread: Spurs @ Nuggets -- Fri. (2/23) - 8:00/C (4:00am Riga Time)

Amidst all this Kawhi drama, the Spurs' season is back in action tonight after the ASB/ We're in Denver tonight to take on a 32-26 Nuggets team that beat us in our last game before the ASB, and have won 6 of their last 7. Rudy makes his long-awaited return tonight. Everyone else is available outside of Kawhi. No excuses. Let's get it.

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Finally some actual Spurs basketball again.

Hopefully those faggots Bertans and Fathead stop starting. They're a big reason this season is complete shit and we're on our way to the lottery.

I'd like to see:

Aldridge/Joffrey
Gay/Bertans
Green/Fathead
Forbes/Ginobili
Murray/Parker

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

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Damn. Pop obviously had enough of the Leonard drama. “I'm not gonna discuss that with you.”

So Pop mentioned there will be a different starting lineup. Will be interested to see if it’s Pau or Rudy inserted into the lineup.

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

So Pop mentioned there will be a different starting lineup. Will be interested to see if it’s Pau or Rudy inserted into the lineup.

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Hopefully it's Rudy

I’m very excited for this game. There is so much going on it will be good to have the full squad (less Kawhi) back to see if they can stay healhty, get rotations down, get their offense more crisp and get some wins with a really tough schedule and a fight for the playoffs.

I want Rudy to start but I find it hard to believe Pop would insert him as a starter returning from injury. He's probably just being an ass because LMA didn't play the last two games :lol

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

I’m very excited for this game. There is so much going on it will be good to have the full squad (less Kawhi) back to see if they can stay healhty, get rotations down, get their offense more crisp and get some wins with a really tough schedule and a fight for the playoffs.

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Agree. Spurs seemed to be playing well and hitting a stride until Kawhi came back against the Mavs. Feel like his return threw the entire team out of whack when they were playing fairly well

Even Patty might start.

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Originally Posted by Leetonidas

Damn. Pop obviously had enough of the Leonard drama. “I'm not gonna discuss that with you.”

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Mike Finger asked him apparently lol He said what he said the other day on Kawhi, he won't give any more until he announces or return or that he's out would be my guess.

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Originally Posted by dabom

Even Patty might start.

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If the objective is to lose out for lottery balls, starting that ball of lard is a good start.

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Originally Posted by Leetonidas

Damn. Pop obviously had enough of the Leonard drama. “I'm not gonna discuss that with you.”

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Eh, Pop never really wanted to talk about it. He's avoided questions and given non-answers all season.

He probably felt like he had to say something after the All-Star break, because that was the unspoken expectation of Leonard's return and when the team normally starts gearing up rotations for the playoffs.

Now that he's given an answer, reporters are going to keep poking for more, and it looks like Pop is just gonna cut it off at the head.

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Originally Posted by Leetonidas

Damn. Pop obviously had enough of the Leonard drama. “I'm not gonna discuss that with you.”

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it was more than that, felt like a personal thing with Jabari. it was Jabari who asked the question right?
is that bc Jabari is on the player's side more than PATFO? that's how i took it.

Jabari is not on anyone's side.

Nuggets by 20+ tbh

I'm happy to see a game thread! For me our playoffs start today. Can't lose more than 8 games. Gotta win tonight!

Spurs by 2

I think we win this game by 10+

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Originally Posted by dabom

Jabari is not on anyone's side.

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Come on. Jabari's hoping Kawhi takes him along when he sign with the Lakers.

predict Spurs by 30. LMA / Gay back, squad finally letting go of the thought of Kawhi coming back, everyone playing loose and fresh

White sent to G League?...Yep, we're tanking..

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

predict Spurs by 30. LMA / Gay back, squad finally letting go of the thought of Kawhi coming back, everyone playing loose and fresh

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:toast

One of those times when everyone takes out a season's frustration on the opponent.

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Originally Posted by Leetonidas

I want Rudy to start but I find it hard to believe Pop would insert him as a starter returning from injury. He's probably just being an ass because LMA didn't play the last two games :lol

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Rudy can start and just play the first 5 or 6 minutes of each half.

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

I’m very excited for this game. There is so much going on it will be good to have the full squad (less Kawhi) back to see if they can stay healhty, get rotations down, get their offense more crisp and get some wins with a really tough schedule and a fight for the playoffs.

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You know it!

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Originally Posted by BillMc

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One of those times when everyone takes out a season's frustration on the opponent.

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:bobo

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Originally Posted by cd98

Come on. Jabari's hoping Kawhi takes him along when he sign with the Lakers.

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Where does this bullshit come from. :lol

Go Spurs! Go Manu! I’m going to enjoy the end of this season immensely. I think our team will be playing with a lot of heart and verve! Every day we get to see the legendary Manu Ginobili is a good day! No :dramaquee....just some basketball!
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Originally Posted by spurs10

our team will be playing with a lot of heart and verve!

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Turdnuggets by 35

Kawhi will watch it from the confines of his toilet

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Originally Posted by hater

Turdnuggets by 35

Kawhi will watch it from the confines of his toilet

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But who will be there to wipe his ass?

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

But who will be there to wipe his ass?

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Uncle Lavar Leonard gets home from his bus route around 11pm

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Originally Posted by hater

Uncle Lavar Leonard gets home from his bus route around 11pm

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His uncle was a bus driver before becoming his business manager?

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Originally Posted by FvckMavs

His uncle was a bus driver before becoming his business manager?

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Sombody gotta drive the Kawhi bandwagon :lol

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Spurs lose this one and they may not get to 50 wins, tbh.

Danny was out clubbing too late last night and is sick. He may not play tonight.

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

Danny was out clubbing too late last night and is sick. He may not play tonight.

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He must have a problem if he can't contain himself in fucking Denver.

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Originally Posted by Floyd Pacquiao

Spurs lose this one and they may not get to 50 wins, tbh.

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We're not winning 50 regardless, tbh.

Guess Gasol took Pop aside and told him that him starting wasn't acceptable.

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

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It’d be funny if the game time surprise was Kawhi starting at the two.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

He must have a problem if he can't contain himself in fucking Denver.

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:rollin

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Originally Posted by cd98

It’d be funny if the game time surprise was Kawhi starting at the two.

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Haha that'd be pretty badass tbh. If only.

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Originally Posted by weeks

it was more than that, felt like a personal thing with Jabari. it was Jabari who asked the question right?
is that bc Jabari is on the player's side more than PATFO? that's how i took it.

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It was Mike Finger tho. He said as much in his tweet

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Originally Posted by Chinook

Guess Gasol took Pop aside and told him that him starting wasn't acceptable.

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Was going to make a joke that Gasol’s whining to Jabari got him back his role. Looks like Pop listens to podcasts after all.
That was really ugly from Gasol. He should have kept mum publicly about it.

Bad spaghetti?
This season doesn’t agree with the Spurs at all.

There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.

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Maybe he's nervous? Although he looks calm amd ready

It's that marinara probably. Stay away from Pizza Hut marinara, I get sick every time.

Jabari (his opinion) expects Kawhi back, says pay attention to first week of March-Mid March at latest

Manu gonna start

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

Jabari (his opinion) expects Kawhi back, says pay attention to first week of March-Mid March at latest

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Hopefully he’s Nostradamus in this one. Would like nothing better than to see him back.

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Originally Posted by hemann82

what is the matter with you people

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http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/imag...ies/smilol.gif

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

Jabari (his opinion) expects Kawhi back, says pay attention to first week of March-Mid March at latest

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Fucking dumbass. Hasn't even been the biggest news in the last 30 days since HOTS got benched

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

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TRASH.

Jesus, Rudy looks thick as shit. Nigga been lifting?

Probably wearing a xs shirt. :lol

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Originally Posted by NASpurs

Jesus, Rudy looks thick as shit. Nigga been lifting?

Probably wearing a xs shirt. :lol

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Probably transitioning himself to increased post play. He is pretty damn good in the low blocks.

Bonner is taking Sean’s place tonight.

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

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:lol

Win or lose, looking forward to the game. Feels like weeks since they played.

What is Green out for?

Even Sean wants out of San Antonio lmao

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Originally Posted by MVPCues

What is Green out for?

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Tonight's game.

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Originally Posted by SAGirl

Bad spaghetti?
This season doesn’t agree with the Spurs at all.

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The spaghetti at the Naked Moose strip bar is probably not the best!

Food poisoning really sucks tbh. Pretty much hugging the toilet all night, not knowing whether it's coming out from your mouth or the bottom.

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Originally Posted by SAGirl

Bad spaghetti?
This season doesn’t agree with the Spurs at all.

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The weed shop in Denver fucked up the spaghetti edibles

dat Mills/Murray backcourt got Will Barton salivating

Barton playing with Strep Throat? wtf? That shit's contagious... Rip Spurs

That was a damned good play by Patty.

Murray vs Murray. Personally I think their Murray is better

The fuck are the Spurs doing offensively?

Bonner seems like he'd be a good announcer

Anderson with a nice travel...

What a fucking mess. :lol

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

Bonner is taking Sean’s place tonight.

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Like fingernails on the blackboard.

:vomit: Spurs' defense

Gay sighting

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Originally Posted by phxspurfan

The weed shop in Denver fucked up the spaghetti edibles

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I’m pretty sure next season they are changing their name from the Denver Nuggets to the Denver Kind Buds! :hat

Can’t get a board 5 against 1!

I hate that Manu foul.

That pass through Manu's hands and then the non-acceleration is one of the most geriatric plays I've seen this season, tbh.

Rudy Gay!

50 Mills showed up

Kyle... Meh!

If only KA could shoot

Hack a Kyle!

LakerHater

Gif that airball KA layup at 38-34. :lmao

Hack a Pau!