so who is to blame for this epic loss?

[Hoops Czar]

Pop "adjustment"

Mills and Belinelli can't run the offense so unless you're suggesting Parker off the bench ( not happening), I don't see how this can be an adjustment for the better. You don't overreact to a one point loss. The Spurs will be fine.

[DD]

Danny Green has 9 points in 3 games

DPG21920, would you say those are scrub-like #'s? Btw, big-ups to your other "non-scrubs" (Mills and Beli)--they are definitely defending your argument this postseason.

[Virgil]

San Antonio management for not getting Scola

We would be sad because we weren´t be getting our 8th ring.

[jbspurs]

1. Pop
2. Defense(which is partly Pop's fault)


Parker was out of gas, can't fault him after playing so well in the 1st half..

Vince Carter is one of the best tough-shot makers and game-winning shot makers in NBA history, he made a great shot, the game wasn't lost on 1 possession..

Parker was out of gas for dribbling too much..

[Virgil]

bags fans (ours)

[DPG21920]

DPG21920, would you say those are scrub-like #'s? Btw, big-ups to your other non-scrubs (Mills and Beli)--they are definitely defending your argument this postseason.

Silly argument. Where was that last year? This series over?

[timtonymanu]

DPG21920, would you say those are scrub-like #'s?

Green isn't even the worst of the bunch, imo. Patty Mills looks like a playoff choker. Belinelli is just awful. Diaw is reverting back to being a lazy fatass.

Green is going to have his scrubby games shooting since he isn't getting his touches.

Looks like your theory about the Spurs needing talent to win is looking right so far. But that was what worried me going into the playoffs.

[Ozballer]

Q2 team effort (lack of)...they got blown by the Mavs. They gave 1Qtr of basketball away. The other 3 Qtrs the Spurs were on top. Long story short, you do not get a sense that the Spurs (players) want it hard enough this year if the are not mentally ready to compete hard for the entire match. However, the second half was the best half of BBall they've played all series. Therefore, this could be a turn of events?...

[DarrinS]

Later -- I'm going to go get pissed (drunk)

[Boomersgold]

If the Spurs want bench production, they won't.

Actually, this would elevate their performance. Manu on the floor forces Mills to play the catch and shoot role, and so far, he looks really uncomfortable playing it. All of his best performances this season (in our wins against Clippers, Blazers, Bobcats) have come from him creating the offense.

[Diego20]

The bench except for Manu.

[lurker]

Rick Carlisle

[DD]

Silly argument. Where was that last year? This series over?

Well, last year Beli wasn't on the Spurs, Patti was waving a towel, and Green went AWOL in the 2 most pivotal games of the series. So....

[DarrinS]

Green isn't even the worst of the bunch, imo. Patty Mills looks like a playoff choker. Belinelli is just awful. Diaw is reverting back to being a lazy fatass.

Green is going to have his scrubby games shooting since he isn't getting his touches.

Looks like your theory about the Spurs needing talent to win is looking right so far. But that was what worried me going into the playoffs.

Is Green playing like a starter?

[timtonymanu]

Rick Carlisle

Props. This must be revenge for 2010. It's been going that way so far.

[DPG21920]

Pop being outclassed. Manu & others shooting poorly making poor decisions (getting Kawhi only 8 shots, Tim 5 last game..)

[TheGoldStandard]

Pop has the bed on defense all series long, too much 1 on 1 play on the offensive end. Mills and Diaw have let us down in a huge way.

The Spurs don't want it they're not hungry. They are complacent and playing like they're in the regular season

[ElNono]

Mills and Belinelli can't run the offense so unless you're suggesting Parker off the bench ( not happening), I don't see how this can be an adjustment for the better. You don't overreact to a one point loss. The Spurs will be fine.

You need to look up "humor" in google.

[DPG21920]

Well, last year Beli wasn't on the Spurs, Patti was waving a towel, and Green went AWOL in the 2 most pivotal games of the series. So....

Silly argument unless your arguing Neal isn't a scrub & Belli is on top of Green breaking record for finals 3's made in finals + spurs getting to finals.

[Boomersgold]

Actually, this would elevate their performance. Manu on the floor forces Mills to play the catch and shoot role, and so far, he looks really uncomfortable playing it. All of his best performances this season (in our wins against Clippers, Blazers, Bobcats) have come from him creating the offense.

See this for example:

[Hoops Czar]

You need to look up "humor" in google.

Right after you look up "reality".

[kaji157]

For me Leonard not being the great player everyone thought he was is really killing our spirit.
Silly fouls, missed FT at key times, idiotic turnovers. Seems he is a little nervous, hope he brings it next games.

[ElNono]

Right after you look up "reality".

dude, it was a joke.

[DD]

Silly argument unless your arguing Neal isn't a scrub & Belli is on top of Green breaking record for finals 3's made in finals + spurs getting to finals.

Brah, I'm flying into D/FW tomorrow...you're driving me to the Marriott as promised, right?

[Hoops Czar]

Actually, this would elevate their performance. Manu on the floor forces Mills to play the catch and shoot role, and so far, he looks really uncomfortable playing it. All of his best performances this season (in our wins against Clippers, Blazers, Bobcats) have come from him creating the offense.

Huge difference between RS and playoff basketball. Would you entrust the second unit with a guy who's had his first real taste of playoff basketball? If anything, I'd like to see more CoJo and less Mills because I'm tired of watching Mills get abused on defense. If he's not knockig down shots, he serves little purpose.