Spurs @ Rockets - Dec 17 - Preseason Game Blog

[SpursPreacher]

Man I am glad to see these again its only preseason but go spurs go good to be back.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

I hope they won't black out the game for the people in SA, on nba tv like they usually do.

Good question. Typically they black out any NBA TV or NBA LP games in SA, because you're in the viewing area for your local coverage. But it's not being televised locally. Depends on what the rule says and how they interpret it I guess.

What does it say on your local listing for your TV service?

[DPG21920]

What I'm looking for:

1) How does TJ Ford look physically. He could really be a big asset if his decline over the past couple years was due to mindset/situation and not physical ability. Spurs 2nd unit will have to be huge this year.

2) Tiago Splitter: Does he get minutes and can he find a way to defend without fouling and can he protect the rim a la Tyson (not blocking a lot of shots, but contesting with length. Can he help in PnR defense?). Can Tiago find a way to make shots on offense or continue to build on drawing fouls on that end?

3) James Anderson: Can he pick up where he left off on both ends? Did he work on ball handling? Can he be the starting 2?

4) Kawhi Leonard: Is his defense/rebounding/motor going to be instantly impactful? Any shot of him cracking the starting line up?

[timvp]

I'm pretty damn excited even though it'll be a glorified practice

[benefactor]

No doubt. The team is on the floor, so I'm stoked.

[JonNOKC]

is frank hassel from ODU on team still - Butler only one already cut correct?

[Obstructed_View]

Just happy to see them playing. Won't know what to expect until we see who is (or isn't) in the rotation the second game of the year. I could actually see Pop playing Splitter against Memphis just because of the playoffs but then stashing him on the end of the bench after that.

[200 miles]

Any predictions for tonight's lineup?

Knowing Pop, I'd say:

C Blair
F Bonner
F Jefferson
G Ginobili
G Ford

[Borosai]

If I can watch the game, I'll be observing Anderson, Leonard and Splitter. That's where it's at.

[jeebus]

Any predictions for tonight's lineup?

Knowing Pop, I'd say:

C Blair
F Bonner
F Jefferson
G Ginobili
G Ford

C Bonner
F Novak
F Jefferson
G Blair
G Ford

Don't forget Pop's a year older.

[DPG21920]

TJ/Anderson/RJ/Blair/Tiago is mah guess

[mystargtr34]

How long till the game starts? 1 hour?

[spursince#99]

James Anderson is our savior & without him their is no team this year. We won't even be above .500 without him.

[Buddy Holly]

I guess in san antonio, high school football trumps the spurs...

well - its a championship HS fb game... no wonder

Spurs have never broadcast a preseason before. At least I can't remember them ever doing that.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Can someone please find a live streaming link for the game?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Anyone know if this is on League Pass International? I'm yet to sign up.

[ElNono]

Can someone please find a live streaming link for the game?

Check your PM

[Bill_Brasky]

Check your PM

I'd like one as well good sir.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Thanks Nono, you're the .

[mystargtr34]

WTF League Pass is $250 this season? From like $140 last season... for 66 games.

What a joke.

[mystargtr34]

El Nono... hit me up too please buddy

[ElNono]

Thanks Nono, you're the .

Could you take care of PM those asking? I probably won't be around during the game.

[ElNono]

Actually, google "maninbo streams" and go to the first hit.

[mystargtr34]

Cool, thanks.

[TDMVPDPOY]

anyone active in chat?