Game Thread: Spurs at Clippers 10:30 EST (9:30 CST, 5:30 Riga Time) Sunday, April 19

[MI21]

So many times I see people say "oh, they are going so bad but are only down 6 or 8" etc etc...

Usually this leads to the team playing better to come out and demolish in the 3rd, particularly in the Spurs case. Hopefully this is different.

[timtonymanu]

I miss 2013 TP. If we had him we would be unstoppable right now.

I would rather have the 2014 Spurs.

[milkyway21]

dumb negro, learn to make free throws. all you know is how to dunk

Watch your language ...

[TDfan2007]

the offense needs to get back to executing... set solid screens and attack the basket...

We held them to 19pts in that 2nd quarter, that would work for us...

Agreed.

[DPG21920]

Again, Clips defense is just being overly aggressive but if our ball handlers would 1) calm down/know what's happeing 2) be aggressive & 3) take care of the damn ball, Spurs should absolutely shred this gimmick defense.

[ElNono]

At the half:

Patty +8
Manu +7
Beli +7
Diaw +3
Duncan +1
Bonner 0
Baynes -6
Cojo -7
Tony -9
Splitter -10
Kawhi -12
Danny -12

[Nathan89]

Our starting PG has 2 points and 1 assist just in case anyone was wondering. I repeat, 2 points and 1 assist.

Yeah but they put Austin Rivers on him.

[downunder]

Robdiaz are you calling for patty on the floor. Just wanted to know if you have changed ???

[Mugen]

It's just absolutely mind boggling that after setting the Finals record for 3s, being huge all throughout the last 2 seasons, etc. that Danny Green still has a shorter leash than Marco ing Belinelli.

You absolutely cannot blame him if he bolts this summer. Might go to a ty team but chances are whoever his coach will be will at least have his back more.

[SpurPadre]

TNT guys acting like Clips are down 16

[phxspurfan]

At the half:

Patty +8
Manu +7
Beli +7
Diaw +3
Duncan +1
Bonner 0
Baynes -6
Cojo -7
Tony -9
Splitter -10
Kawhi -12
Danny -12

Yes. More Bonner, less Kawhi!

[Darius McCrary]

Damn, what an atrocious half..I guess the silver lining is that they're only down 6..

It's also ty how reliant the Spurs are on Green's shot, tbh..if he's missing, it's virtually guaranteed that they're going to struggle, it seems..we've seen this for the past 3 years..

meh, we'd be winning if we had hit our 1st Q FT's

[TheGoldStandard]

It's just absolutely mind boggling that after setting the Finals record for 3s, being huge all throughout the last 2 seasons, etc. that Danny Green still has a shorter leash than Marco ing Belinelli.

You absolutely cannot blame him if he bolts this summer. Might go to a ty team but chances are whoever his coach will be will at least have his back more.

Hawks

[DAF86]

Manu needs more minutes, tbh.

[SASdynasty!]

actually with parker on the bench, we went on a big run at the beginning of the 2nd. you are watching the game right?

Yah and then Parker came in and we went on a big run and took the lead for the first time. Are you watching?

[Knoxxx]

LOL both Kenny and Shaq are writing off the LAC down 6 at half! LMAO

Charles been hitting the Wild Turkey or something, slurring about some man crush on Griffin that he can't get past, while saying Paul and Parker matchup is a wash.

[Uriel]

The Spurs' shooting falls off a cliff when we play on the road. When we're making 3-pointers, we're virtually unbeatable. But right now, outside of Marco and Patty, no one else on the team can make shots from the perimeter. If this keeps up, we're going to struggle to steal a game in LA.

[Malik Hairston]

Parker looks the same as he did in last year's playoffs, tbh..not going to blame him, it's on Leonard and Green to wake up, and Patty to make some shots..

[DMC]

Yeah but they put Austin Rivers on him.

Who promptly took a on him.

[ElNono]

Yah and then Parker came in and we went on a big run and took the lead for the first time. Are you watching?

What big run? The bench run was 10-0, after that, the "run" was 11-7...

[SASdynasty!]

Our starting PG has 2 points and 1 assist just in case anyone was wondering. I repeat, 2 points and 1 assist.

Worst cliff jumper on the site, tbh. It must be really hard for you to go through life bro.

[ducks]

Leonard 3 turnovers
Manu 1-6
Green 1-6
Diaw 2-8
Tp 0-4
Duncan 3 fouls
Down 6 half time I take it

[Knoxxx]

Manu needs more minutes, tbh.

If Manu was playing any further below the rim he'd be Mugsy Bogues.

[coachmac87]

Spurs are in the driving seat...Crawford made tough shots to save them before the half

[NASpurs]

It's just absolutely mind boggling that after setting the Finals record for 3s, being huge all throughout the last 2 seasons, etc. that Danny Green still has a shorter leash than Marco ing Belinelli.

You absolutely cannot blame him if he bolts this summer. Might go to a ty team but chances are whoever his coach will be will at least have his back more.

Truth bombs... that I don't like.