Game Thread: Spurs @ Bucks - Jan. 2 @ 7:00 PM CST

[spursmartyr]

Bucks had two guys who came off the bench and shot 10 of 13. It happens. Bucks shot 48% for the half.

48% is too high, and considering they also had a lot of misses that lead to offensive rebounds (including 5 on one possession)... they should have shot better, and if the Bucks hadn't turned the ball over so much, we would have given up an absolutely astronomical number of points to them.

This shotty defense is absolutely unacceptable and won't get us far at all in the playoffs.

[anakha]

If nothing else, I'm sure that Bucks field goal percentage is what Pop will be harping on at halftime.

[Paranoid Pop]

Also Henson beasting may be good news, one would think it increases the chances of Udoh being traded.

[spursmartyr]

If nothing else, I'm sure that Bucks field goal percentage is what Pop will be harping on at halftime.

and offensive rebounds

also, our bench guys are taking too many quick shots

[anakha]

48% is too high, and considering they also had a lot of misses that lead to offensive rebounds (including 5 on one possession)... they should have shot better, and if the Bucks hadn't turned the ball over so much, we would have given up an absolutely astronomical number of points to them.

This shotty defense is absolutely unacceptable and won't get us far at all in the playoffs.

If it becomes a trend, sure. For one game? Not worth the blood pressure increase you're probably having right now.

[Cry Havoc]

48% is too high, and considering they also had a lot of misses that lead to offensive rebounds (including 5 on one possession)... they should have shot better, and if the Bucks hadn't turned the ball over so much, we would have given up an absolutely astronomical number of points to them.

This shotty defense is absolutely unacceptable and won't get us far at all in the playoffs.

So let's be clear:

Regular season blowouts mean nothing because they're fools gold and don't count.

But when we give up too many points, suddenly it means something? You can't have it both ways. Our defense has been much better since Leonard came back. Even so, we're going to have less than stellar defensive games, especially when our offense is rolling. The more first chance shots we make, the less opportunity we have to get oboards and dominate time of possession. Milwaukee hit a LOT of jumpers that half. I'm sure Pop isn't happy, but I'm sure he's a lot happier than he would be if our lanes were wide open and being cut to shreds.

[Cry Havoc]

If it becomes a trend, sure. For one game? Not worth the blood pressure increase you're probably having right now.

[spursmartyr]

If it becomes a trend, sure. For one game? Not worth the blood pressure increase you're probably having right now.

It's been a trend since 2011. Every year people complain about it 15-20 times a season (i.e. calling us the S.A. Suns) and every year the older BNSFs tell the complainers to calm down, and every year we get scorched in the playoffs.

[spursmartyr]

So let's be clear:

Regular season blowouts mean nothing because they're fools gold and don't count.

But when we give up too many points, suddenly it means something? You can't have it both ways. Our defense has been much better since Leonard came back. Even so, we're going to have less than stellar defensive games, especially when our offense is rolling. The more first chance shots we make, the less opportunity we have to get oboards and dominate time of possession. Milwaukee hit a LOT of jumpers that half. I'm sure Pop isn't happy, but I'm sure he's a lot happier than he would be if our lanes were wide open and being cut to shreds.

& OKC hit a LOT of ridiculous jumpers in games 3-6. Your point?

[Budkin]

It's been a trend since 2011. Every year people complain about it 15-20 times a season (i.e. calling us the S.A. Suns) and every year the older BNSFs tell the complainers to calm down, and every year we get scorched in the playoffs.

We're just not the defensive team we used to be and we don't have the players we need to play that way, so we have to play with what we have. No, it's probably not enough to win a championship as we saw last year but you go with what you got. At least we have a winning team and not the Bobcats.

[TDMVPDPOY]

parker hero time

[Juggity]

Two handed smother block by duncan

[anakha]

It's been a trend since 2011. Every year people complain about it 15-20 times a season (i.e. calling us the S.A. Suns) and every year the older BNSFs tell the complainers to calm down, and every year we get scorched in the playoffs.

This year has been different in terms of defensive performance to date. If the numbers tend towards the past couple seasons, then you'll have an argument.

[TheSkeptic]

We're just not the defensive team we used to be and we don't have the players we need to play that way, so we have to play with what we have. No, it's probably not enough to win a championship as we saw last year but you go with what you got. At least we have a winning team and not the Bobcats.

In past years this would be correct.

Spurs have been pretty decent on defense this year though. The current starting line-up in particular has been playing fantastic defense. Things can change but still...

[EVAY]

parker hero time

What took you so long?

[Juggity]

Kawhi has trouble finishing under the basket.

[SpursIndonesia]

Larry freakin Sanders, damn !

[TDMVPDPOY]

monster response

[Floyd Pacquiao]

damn kawhi

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

DAMN KAWHI

[DatBoyGood]

KL!!

[ace3g]

Kawhi!!!

[Manu-20]

HOLY KAWHI

[Uriel]

Holy

[loveforthegame]

That dunk. My goodness. Damn.