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thanks for the thoughts..
The last point has been a trend, unfortunately..the crowds have been horrible, so far..
Tony Parker (F) 29min 3pts 3asst 2reb 0/6FG 1stl 4TO
When turnovers is your leading stat category you deserve an F. Dude was terrible and lost his confidence almost immediately when his first couple of shots didn't fall. He's the point guard and IMO it's his duty to bring the energy and aggressive at ude to the SL. He came out sloppy and couldn't buy a bucket and that honestly summed up the entire game. How ironic
Danny Green (D+) 23min 2pts 2asst 5reb 1/4FG (0/3 3PT) 1stl 1TO
Just wasn't really a factor and didn't make an impact offensively. He's such an unconfident player at times he kind of goes as the team goes and doesn't set the tone. The team struggled to make a shot all night and he followed suit and didn't hit a single three point attempt. He was OK on defense and grabbed 5 rebounds which was good but just wasn't a real factor all game.
Kawhi Leonard (B-) 32min 21pts 0asst 2reb 6/16FG (1/4 3PT) 2stl 2TO
Lead the team in scoring but that's a pretty much a given these days. I feel he could've had a better effort defensively and should've dominated due to the Magic lack of an elite offensive weapon on the wing. He was aggressive on offense and got to the line but I still feel he gets a "Kobe" mindset and takes bad shots and sometimes relies too much on the officials. His release has been inconsistent from three lately and had a terrible air ball which again summarized how terrible this game really was
LaMarcus Aldridge (B-) 30min 16pts 3asst 6reb 7/12FG (1/1 3PT) 1blk 1TO
Shot the ball well from the outside and closed the first half with a nice three ball in the corner. Down low he got pushed around and just wasn't strong enough on both ends. Couldn't get a call but I blame that on him for just going up soft. His touches on the offensive end were inconsistent but the Magic have pretty good bodies when it comes to bigs that gave him some trouble tonight.
Pau Gasol (C-) 22min 6pts 3asst 6reb 2/6FG
He just wasn't very good tonight and seemed to lack energy at times. He really does have lack of focus and anticipation on the defensive end and that showed tonight and really played the least amount of minutes out of the starters. Seemed out of it like the entire team for the entire game.
Manu Ginobili (B) 22min 13pts 3asst 6reb 4/9 FG (2/5 3PT) 2stl 2TO
Honestly if we got this kind of production from Manu every night the Spurs would be golden. He had his moments where his age showed attacking the basket but he was aggressive like always which was needed due to the whole team struggling to make a shot. He brought the right energy and made the biggest impact off the bench IMO.
Patty Mills (C) 19min 7pts 2asst 2reb 2/5FG (1/3 3PT) 1stl 2 TO
He should've played more minutes tonight but he didn't and he never got into a rhythm to make an impact. I felt he brought good energy like he always does but he missed open looks and his shot couldn't fall tonight and he's for his standards this season just was average.
Johnathon Simmons (C) 18min 6pts 1ast 3reb 3/8FG (0/2 3PT) 2stl 2TO
I loved his aggressiveness and he brought energy tonight but it was an odd game overall. He attempted a couple midrange pull ups which I don't think I've seen since the GSW game but him taking shots outside of the paint and missing are BAD possessions for the Spurs.
Dewayne Dedmond (B+) 17min 6pts 0asst 8reb 3/4FG 2blk 1stl 1TO
Good to have him back and did excellent in the limited minutes and was kind of surprised to see him do so well. He was active on the boards and lead the team in rebounding and had couple of blocks. Really couldn't ask for more from him for his first game back hopefully he can stay healthy and am curious to see if he plays tomorrow.
David Lee (D) 11min 2pts 1asst 3reb 0/4reb 1TO
Dedmond coming back really ate into his minutes. Didn't play much but he was pretty bad when he was in there...he has played so well lately it was a shame he may have had his worst game of the season.
Davis Bertans (INC) 6min 1blk 0/1 FG
Nice Block.
Coach Pop (F)
He lost the game when he subbed the entire SL in the first quarter. Period. I hate it when coaches do that and it puts your bench in a tough spot...especially when you have a returning player like Dedmond. Pop biggest flaw as a coach are his ed up rotations and when to play certain players and he realllly ed this one up.
Spurs Fans (F)
It's a ing joke on the turnout/energy this year when it comes to home games.
This was a tough game to watch/grade and it sucks I had to grade the worst game of the season IMO
The last point has been a trend, unfortunately..the crowds have been horrible, so far..
Nobody's going to read these bull grades because nobody gives a . But don't dog the fans, you have no idea what we are going through asshole.
Thanks for the writeup!
Some players get coddled more than others. When the best player on the team has a below average shooting night and has as many turnover as total rebounds but, still gets a B-, it makes you think.
No you. Tired of you bandwagoners dogging the fans down here. No idea what it's like. Still haven't wasted time with your bull grades.
Thanks for the write up
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Move this team to Seattle or the DC area, tbh..
you too Troll
He's talking about the fans at the game, which we've talked about before. Spurs might have the worst home crowd in the league.
Then come out and support the team.
When you play like the Washington Generals at home, people are going to treat you like the Washington Generals. Would you pay to see the Spurs not knowing what kind of silly rotations and nonsense hold outs Pop is going to employ that night? Pop and the Spurs are getting everything they deserve.
You read my grades tbh....so you
Thanks, coach.
Nope, just the end about the fans. you "bandwagon fan". Haven't listened to your podcast either but I guess like 15 people have so congrats
Been to two games so far this season. Problem is all these companies buy out all the lower level seats and they end up doing nothing with the tickets.
You're my #1 Stan!
Agree. It would be easier to write about a win than an ugly loss like this so I want to thank you for your time and work!This was a tough game to watch/grade and it sucks I had to grade the worst game of the season IMO
Until he gets his stroke back, he should drive more, after all he's getting to the line. And I rather see Kawhi missing shots under the basket instead of him taking those stupid 3's.His release has been inconsistent from three lately and had a terrible air ball
To be fair, in the first quarter some of those rotations worked, it was in the 2nd half when most of them were really bad.Coach Pop (F) He lost the game when he subbed the entire SL in the first quarter. Period. I hate it when coaches do that and it puts your bench in a tough spot...especially when you have a returning player like Dedmond. Pop biggest flaw as a coach are his ed up rotations and when to play certain players and he realllly ed this one up.
And the insecurity sets in....
A lot of blame to go around. Couldn't buy a break...or a basket. Putting the basic stats and minutes for the players was good to see. Not sure what people are expecting from the fans. It's never fun to spend several hundred dollars a game and watch them get their asses kicked. That being said I wasn't there tonight. Fwiw twice when I saw a lot of empty seats it was during breaks in the play. Doubt if it wasn't near capacity.
Agree. It would be easier to write about a win than an ugly loss like this so I want to thank you for your time and work!
Until he gets his stroke back, he should drive more, after all he's getting to the line. And I rather see Kawhi missing shots under the basket instead of him taking those stupid 3's.
To be fair, in the first quarter some of those rotations worked, it was in the 2nd half when most of them were really bad.
Regarding Pop...doing what he did in the first just wasn't needed and it set the wrong tone and mindset through the game. You set up players to fail when you pull like that..Pop wouldn't pull that in a playoff game..
Not at all man you just gave me a plug..appreciate it though..
Grades are reasonable, unlike the past one. On point.
You're welcome . Still haven't read these grades bandwagon
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