Game Thread: Spurs vs Mavs -- Wed. (11/25) - 7:30PM CST (3:30AM Riga Time)

[ElNono]

Well if they hold the Mavs to 39 in the second half too, I like their chances.

Making some shots should take a bit off pressure of the defense...

I'd like Tim to get more looks... he only took 3 shots at the half...

[loveforthegame]

Parking Leonard on the 3 point line is such waste no matter how well he's shooting from there.

[DMC]

Spurs ball movement will get LMA up to speed faster than those grind it out set plays where he has to remember who gets the shot. He needs to let it fly when he's not covered and inside 18'.

[SAGirl]

Horry mode? All Big Shot Rob ever did was let it fly! Boris has become the anti-Horry.

I stand corrected. Wasn't Horry famous for coasting all season though?

[sasaint]

Butler needs to get some minutes in the second half.

Seems like he should go good against the Mavs.

[DMC]

Parking Leonard on the 3 point line is such waste no matter how well he's shooting from there.

They don't have anyone spreading the defense right now. Pop has Leonard out there to get the D to come out some so Tony can go to work.

[ElNono]

Manu is fine... he missed some shots... he's streaky... maybe not as much as Green, but he had his share of cold streaks...

He would probably have more assists if we didn't miss so many shots.

[BillMc]

Manu may need another two game break soon.

[daslicer]

This has been one of the worst Spurs team offensively in a while. This a concern even though 4 out of 5 Spur le teams averaged less than 100 a game. The spurs are currently ranked 18th in scoring. It's disturbing because in the current era the last several years no team that has been ranked as low as the spurs are on the offensive end has won a le.

[Silver&Black]

He weighs too much to shoot the 3. In that 2014 OKC series, he weighed less and I think was getting more lift on his three ball. Ever since 2015 season, it just seems like the extra weight he doesn't seem to have the same lift and his 3s are usually flat.

I'd like to see his 3 point percentage on seasons where he weights less Vs seasons where he's overweight. I don't know why he doesn't get into better shape and drop more weight. It really pisses me off. I don't expect him to come out looking like D-Rob all ripped up, but for s sake, can't he at least get back to the weight he was at towards the end of the 2014 season?

Good points....not gonna argue them.

But it's a WIDE OPEN 3 point attempt. I'm fine with him letting it fly.

[Kawhitstorm]

Patty was especially awful in that 1st half, I wonder if Pop is going to give McCallum some mins

Probably more minutes for Tony/Danny & less for Patty/Manu.

[sasaint]

I stand corrected. Wasn't Horry famous for coasting all season though?

Coasting at the 3-point line and nailing the big ones.

[ElNono]

This has been one of the worst Spurs team offensively in a while. This a concern even though 4 out of 5 Spur le teams averaged less than 100 a game. The spurs are currently ranked 18th in scoring. It's disturbing because in the current era the last several years no team that has been ranked as low as the spurs are on the offensive end has won a le.

Improving the offense is a lot easier than improving the defense though... so if that's the problem, we're in the right track...

[Silver&Black]

I stand corrected. Wasn't Horry famous for coasting all season though?

Very funny Timmy quote after Game 5 of the 05 Finals.

Timmy basically said that Horry coasts the entire year...but shows up when the lights come on. Horry is standing right there and laughing. I'll try to find it...

[sasaint]

Probably more minutes for Tony/Danny & less for Patty/Manu.

I kind of hope to see Ray.

[GSH]

Making some shots should take a bit off pressure of the defense...

I'd like Tim to get more looks... he only took 3 shots at the half...

Yeah, Parker's line ought to look incredible, but he only has 3 dimes. Lots of bricks flying out there.

Are you starting to get the feeling that Tim is intentionally taking a back seat on the offensive end. I just assumed they would take whatever the defense gave them, but it sure seems like he's making a point of getting the other guys to push the O.

[BillMc]

Improving the offense is a lot easier than improving the defense though... so if that's the problem, we're in the right track...

+1

[SPURt]

Improving the offense is a lot easier than improving the defense though... so if that's the problem, we're in the right track...

This, it's nice to see the defensive improvement this year. If people are getting upset with the offense they should buckle up. It's going to take the majority of the season to get everyone on the same page. Having the defense improve so much with so many new pieces is more amazing than some give credit for.

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Spurs have allowed fewer than 50 points in 13 of 15 first halves this season. Allowed sub-40 points seven times.

[sasaint]

+1

Pop kind of implied this in pre-game interview with Bill Land. Very True. Especially in Spurs' D.

[Kawhitstorm]

This has been one of the worst Spurs team offensively in a while. This a concern even though 4 out of 5 Spur le teams averaged less than 100 a game. The spurs are currently ranked 18th in scoring. It's disturbing because in the current era the last several years no team that has been ranked as low as the spurs are on the offensive end has won a le.

It has to be adjusted for pace otherwise it's meaningless (the Kings are ranked 5th in PPG but they don't have the 5th best offense). The Spurs are ranked 23rd in pace & 8th in offensive rating.

[spursistan]

Bench pts: Mavs 16 - Spurs 6

[GSH]

It has to be adjusted for pace otherwise it's meaningless (the Kings are ranked 5th in PPG but they don't have the 5th best offense). The Spurs are ranked 23rd in pace & 8th in offensive rating.

Yep.

[sasaint]

This, it's nice to see the defensive improvement this year. If people are getting upset with the offense they should buckle up. It's going to take the majority of the season to get everyone on the same page. Having the defense improve so much with so many new pieces is more amazing than some give credit for.

You hit it! I'd like to knowing the defensive ranking of recent NBA champs. I bet they have scored a lot but given up a lot more than we currently do.

[ElNono]

Yeah, Parker's line ought to look incredible, but he only has 3 dimes. Lots of bricks flying out there.

Are you starting to get the feeling that Tim is intentionally taking a back seat on the offensive end. I just assumed they would take whatever the defense gave them, but it sure seems like he's making a point of getting the other guys to push the O.

He is, but against this Mavs team, when McGee is on the bench, he should have the advantage... I rather he post up than chucking jumpers.