Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies - Dec. 23, 2020 @ 7 PM CT

Give Lonnie's minutes to Devin.

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Originally Posted by BillMc

Give Lonnie's minutes to Devin.

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Devin having an unusual game where he's not showing us anything

DJ on triple double watch. 13/5/4 with 0 turnovers

Honestly, this is making me get excited for this season.
This team is playing very well as a unit. Everyone can play to his specific strengths. And - Pop looks like he gives a shit.

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Originally Posted by stephen jackson

Same completely forgot that’s beautiful, let’s not fuck it up second half

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I realized I said that while having him as my avatar :lol Still forgot about him either way.

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Originally Posted by offset formation

Pathetic take.

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Why are you so resistent to seeing this. Everybody else sees it just you dont.

Spurs play better, the faster they play and LMA does slow them down.

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Don't tell Chinook that. He thinks it won't work.

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Your boy balling; looking like a PG killa! Too much length for them.....keep it up DJ!

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Originally Posted by Darius Bieber

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?

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Hopefully.

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Originally Posted by Kurgan

Best part of tonight's game: Trey Lyles - 0 mins played.

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Originally Posted by Darius Bieber

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?

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Forgot he is on the team.....:lol

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Originally Posted by Darius Bieber

Trey Lyles in Pop’s doghouse?

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He can't get any playing time if they play demar at the 4. No minutes for him anywhere

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Devin having an unusual game where he's not showing us anything

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He's been absolutely fine for his first game tbh.

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Devin having an unusual game where he's not showing us anything

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He good, just deferring to his big brothers right now as he should! He’ll pick his spots my G!!

They play with energy/pace and they look pretty solid tbh. Just gotta keep that controlled chaos going.

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Originally Posted by BillMc

Give Lonnie's minutes to Devin.

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Or play them both cause we need both to develop.

Great 2nd quarter and game so far for DeJounte. Team needs to play well to start the second half and continue attacking the basket.

And Memphis has a terrible bench, SMDH.

DeRozan with his patented neutral, close to negative impact.

Very balanced scoring in the first half.

Makes it tough for the opponent to key in when you've got 5 players with 9 points or more.

Vassell +16. Who cares if he isn't scoring if everyone else is while he's on the court. He doesn't need to have stats to have an impact.

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

Don't tell Chinook that. He thinks it won't work.

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I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

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Originally Posted by NASpurs

DeRozan with his patented neutral, close to negative impact.

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I want him to play like the bubble. 3 Quarters beeing quiet letting the young guys play. Take over in the fourth.

The few minutes where we saw Dejounte/Keldon/Devin defending was probably my happiest moment as a Spurs fan in like 2-3 years.

I'd love to see a Dejounte/White/Keldon/Devin/Poetl lineup at some point tbh.

Grizz were up 22-12. Since then its 54-31.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

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I don't think this is a quick reaction on my part... I've long believed this would be the result, and it's all coming to fruition now. It was a slow burn to get here. It's anything but quick.

Or you actually mean we won't keep winning this way? I don't know, we will see...

A lot to love about this game, especially seeing Pop play Vassell. The score should be 76 to 53.

I love seeing the help defense and plug and play with the youth.

Our bench is going to be killer.

Damn, positive takes during a Spurs game? In MY ST? Less likely than I thought...

Jokes aside, the Spurs are having a great game. Getting White in the middle of this team is gonna be REAL FUN to watch. White + Vassell + Keldon will be a UNIT.

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Originally Posted by EasyMoney

He can't get any playing time if they play demar at the 4. No minutes for him anywhere

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There will be teams that he’s more useful against. When the other team is playing SloMo and Brandon Clarke at PF, you can get away with slightly smaller lineups.

And that’s assuming Luka exists. Not sure he does yet.

3rd quarter will be interesting cause we were awful coming out of halves last year

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

I don't think this is a quick reaction on my part... I've long believed this would be the result, and it's all coming to fruition now. It was a slow burn to get here. It's anything but quick.

Or you actually mean we won't keep winning this way? I don't know, we will see...

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It's a quick reaction to say who's right based on one half. My concerns are A) Its effectiveness against bigger lineups and B) the overall wear and tear that playing small every game will have on the players. Johnson MIGHT be able to be a four for the whole year, but I'm more than a little skeptical he won't end up tired out or injured in a few months. Playing big is hard on the body, and Johnson should be doing more on offense than a guy like Battier did.

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

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Originally Posted by Chinook

It's a quick reaction to say who's right based on one half. My concerns are A) Its effectiveness against bigger lineups and B) the overall wear and tear that playing small every game will have on the players. Johnson MIGHT be able to be a four for the whole year, but I'm more than a little skeptical he won't end up tired out or injured in a few months. Playing big is hard on the body, and Johnson should be doing more on offense than a guy like Battier did.

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True, I mean, I wouldn't mind an alternating line-up this season the way MLB teams do when they change their pitcher every game. It's probably smart to do it this season given the bizarre schedule.

LONNIE

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Originally Posted by Shakril

Why are you so resistent to seeing this. Everybody else sees it just you dont.

Spurs play better, the faster they play and LMA does slow them down.

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You mean all the Austrians? Pop doesn't. He's immeasurably better than Poeltl on offense. His defense is on par with Poeltls. He hits his free throws. He's actually someone that has to be guarded which opens up spots for others.

Aldridge is an asset. Learn basketball.

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Originally Posted by ismael-robert

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

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probably on a live on your youtube channel with 1 zillion subscribers

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Originally Posted by ismael-robert

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

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I'm gonna come out and say it: I miss him, tbh. His weird ass takes were real fun to watch. A chaotic good kind of character, much needed in this forum.

Damn Lonnie hand was at the top of the backboard :hungry:

LONNIE WOW

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez :lol

fly lonnie fly

holy shit lonnie just killed someone

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Originally Posted by cjw

There will be teams that he’s more useful against. When the other team is playing SloMo and Brandon Clarke at PF, you can get away with slightly smaller lineups.

And that’s assuming Luka exists. Not sure he does yet.

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Right, the guys thinking that Lyles won't return to the rotation or will go without an opportunity to are being delusional.

He'll need to prove that his play after January (last season) is sustainable or he'll likely be just a stopgap player. Which would apparently make ST super happy, I guess.

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Originally Posted by Mugen

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez :lol

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At least DeRozan is taking a backseat for the other guys, that's way more than we can ask for...

God fucking damn it. That's the most enjoyable half in years. Not having to deal with Brent Forms is so refreshing.

This youth movement is so exciting. Can you imagine how high this team's ceiling can be if Luka Samanic actually reaches his potential? :cry

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Originally Posted by Dejounte

True, I mean, I wouldn't mind an alternating line-up this season the way MLB teams do when they change their pitcher every game. It's probably smart to do it this season given the bizarre schedule.

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I want the Spurs to be the team that forces the other club to match up against. It would be good for the young guys to settle into a rhythm.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

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bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

DRIVE AND KICK LONNIE IS BACK! This is what I've been looking for from the Bubble!

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Originally Posted by Uriel

This youth movement is so exciting. Can you imagine how high this team's ceiling can be if Luka Samanic actually reaches his potential? :cry

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Don't be greedy now...

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Originally Posted by Mugen

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez :lol

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Aldridge is also lazy as hell on that end. We lose out on offense with Poetl in his place but the imrovement on D is significant.

Thankful for good half of bball by damning God? Doesnt make sense

LONNIE!!!!

OH GOD!

Wow this is so much fun man

LETS FUCKING GO LONNIE

LMA shooting damn near every time :lol

:cry Why won't the Spurs tank so they can get a good young core like Memphis has? :cry

LONNIE BRO

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Originally Posted by poopbox

LMA shooting damn near every time :lol

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He's taken it back to his long 2's. Probably a good idea to get some rhythm going

Regardless of what this team does, it’s going to be fun!

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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

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Three point shooting + rebounding.

There is two, dumbass.

DeMar is far better in most every other facet, but Lyles has him in those two areas.

lonnie locked in

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Originally Posted by Chinook

:cry Why won't the Spurs tank so they can get a good young core like Memphis has? :cry

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Be humble... Don't sink to their level...

Damn I love watching the young guys play. Anxious to see Demar gone

Lonnie proving me wrong this game.

Lonnie Quatro needs those for confidence sake! GSG!!!

:cry :cry :cry

Lonnie bringing the Fiiiiyàaaaaaaaaaa

Bubble-ball spurs <3

Morant is nice tbh. Real nice.

Lonnie

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Originally Posted by Chinook

:cry Why won't the Spurs tank so they can get a good young core like Memphis has? :cry

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Look at this clown ^^^^

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Originally Posted by kjhip1

Regardless of what this team does, it’s going to be fun!

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no scrub forbes + no scrub marco = profit

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Originally Posted by J_Paco

Three point shooting + rebounding.

There is two, dumbass.

DeMar is far better in most every other facet, but Lyles has him in those two areas.

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This. Against teams that play bigger, you need more of both and Lyles will play more. Probably takes minutes from people other than Demar, as he’ll slide back to the 3.

I don’t think he can spell the 5 in big stretches, though probably are looking at some Lyles minutes in games Aldridge or Poeltl are out.

In terms of rotations, it’s such a relief to be deep this year and have to worry about finding people minutes as opposed to having to watch Forbes and Beli get trotted out there.

Here comes Patty for defense

Good shit, Lonnie

GREAT D BY KELDON LEADING TO A LONNIE FAST BREAK

Keldon out here inspiring the youth...got Lonnie going to the rim like somebody who pee's standing up now :cry

SPURS PLAYING LIKE SOMEONE STOLE THEIR LUNCH

Sky Walker :wow

Kyle Anderson gonna Kyle Anderson.

spurs to much for grizz when locked in

Give the f'n ball up Patty

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Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

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Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory over is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks whose opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

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Originally Posted by td4mvp2k

spurs to much for grizz when locked in

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The Grizzlies (mostly Morant) is keeping it close, so can't celebrate yet.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks who's opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

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Never forget Stanley “6’8” Johnson

Poeltl guarding Patty

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

Never forget Stanley “6’8” Johnson

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Or people wanting to trade two first-rounders for Taurean Prince.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks who's opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

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You're having an exchange with a person that thinks Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is a more viable option than Trey Lyles.

Their basketball acumen is as deep as a kiddy pool, TBH.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

Or people wanting to trade two first-rounders for Taurean Prince.

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Prince actually has game. Johnson is literally a guy whose defining characteristic is being 6’8

RUDY!!!

Spurs favorite Brandon Clarke almost ended up on Rudy's poster

Wtf is patty doing smh

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

Prince actually has game. Johnson is literally a guy whose defining characteristic is being 6’8

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Prince is and was literally worse than Bryn Forbes. Imagine not having Johnson and Samanic and paying Prince $18 Million a year right now.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

Weren't you one of those 6-8ers who kept insisting that DMDR was too small to play the three a year ago? Maybe you weren't, but I think you were one of the folks clamoring for more size for defensive purposes. That you are so far on the other end now that you think one half of play is worth declaring victory over is amazing. The league didn't change in a year. Maybe the folks whose opinions are whiplashing should reconsider if they might be overshooting right now.

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I don't remember saying that, but either way it's not like I don't want a bigger player at the 4. What I'm saying is with this roster constructed as it is, DeRozan at the 4 is by far the best option

3 on 1 PATTY!

7 players in double figures

Patty pass the fucking ball ffs

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

Prince actually has game. Johnson is literally a guy whose defining characteristic is being 6’8

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He's been mediocre at best the last two seasons, though.

No better than Lyles as a PF option & way, way overpaid to boot.

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FIBA Patty = instant black hole

Not a fan of FIBA Patty tbh