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I don't understand all the pessimism I've seen on this board about KA? I love the abstract cadence to his movement, his passing, and he isn't a bad shooter.
So all in all, good things we learned.I think Pop figured that out after the first matchup when he benched Tim/West.Today, the only revelation was Kyle being playable even against their starter & that K-Mart won't be a net negative against their bench.
I don't understand all the pessimism I've seen on this board about KA? I love the abstract cadence to his movement, his passing, and he isn't a bad shooter.
I don't think there was much to take away from the game, it was an expected loss and I was disappointed that Pop even played the starters, tbh..
The Spurs must have liked what they saw in the last game from a strategical standpoint, since we didn't see much of the same tonight..regardless, though, it would have been difficult to win with the way the Warriors were shooting for some of their hot stretches tonight..
It was already evident from the prior matchup that Duncan can't play against them, so that wasn't anything new..Mills' struggles against the Warriors are a huge problem, though, he's becoming unplayable in this matchup, which is terrible news, since you don't want Tony on the floor for too long..
Defensively, yeah. Offensively, it was the same FORCE feed LMA strategy but he ed up his pinky & was out of wack the rest of the game. Diaw didn't play so him posting up Barnes wasn't a factor for the "Death" lineup.
You mean when D-West was on the floor & they were getting ANYTHING they wanted. Patty wasn't much better on D.regardless, though, it would have been difficult to win with the way the Warriors were shooting for some of their hot stretches tonight.
Tim was getting benched in 2013 b/c he couldn't guard the high PnR but he should be fine when Livingston/Iggy are running the point.It was already evident from the prior matchup that Duncan can't play against them, so that wasn't anything new
He should NEVER play against Curry, put him on Barbosa (not Livingston) & hope he can play him to a draw. Unfortunately, Porker is going to have to play major minutes & it's not like Pop is going to bench him anyways.Mills' struggles against the Warriors are a huge problem, though, he's becoming unplayable in this matchup, which is terrible news, since you don't want Tony on the floor for too long..
They are who some of us thought they were, A 1-dimensional offense and a not so historic defense.
His struggles are of his own doing. He's a terrible defender, creater and he's a very erratic shooter.
That crossover on Kmart by Barnes was terrible. At first I thought it was Bonner but no...
It was more of a not playing your A game and not getting blown out tbh. I'm feeling good. Of course, this all goes to if we lose on Sunday. We'll see.
Meh, he's having a really good season, just seems to match up poorly vs. the Warriors, though..
It was kind of a blow out, though, despite the final score stating otherwise..
Obviously the Spurs didn't play their A game and their defensive strategy was completely different than the last game, but the Warriors would be serious favorites in a series for a reason IMO..their advantages are easier to exploit over a 7-game stretch IMO and the Spurs just aren't nearly as impressive on the road as they are at home, it's virtually a different team..
the takeaway is that you even might get a win at Oracle, but you also at least lose one at home because one Warrior gets freakin hot ... it was Barnes tonight and either Curry or Thompson will get their big game in a playoff series
No different than him being terrible against OKC in 2014, even Fisher was torching him.
Andre might get minutes like CoJo did in 2014 if Patty is wetting the bed.
Honestly I don't either. He barely played his rook season, let's be honest. This season was his real chance, and he came ready. Owned every lower league he played in, owned summer league. He has gotten better with each month and opportunities to the point he has started games, helped us win a lot of games, and earned his time in a very veteran team.
I am guessing some guys are just disappointed that the most promising youngster we have is not an ultra athletic fast dude, and that bias has prevented them from appreciating what he brings to our team. He's a very different player from Manu and frankly we are seeing him develop b4 our very eyes. He might not be a 6th man. He could potentially be starting for this team next season if Timmy retires and he hits the weight room. We don't know yet what he can ultimately be. He fits the starters to a T, bc they need more playmaking and passing, and that is Kyle's strength. He needs to play with guys who can score, so he can find them in spots.
For this season he needs to be more aggressive and that is true, but wasn't Kawhi very passive his rookie season? Wasn't Cojo passive too? It takes time for guys to shake just the level of skill, size, strength, finishing through contact, all the times you get pushed and shoved and nothing gets called? Which is why I think he always looks to dish to LMA. He gets hit really hard on those drives when he draws shot blockers into the paint as a decoy but they are not going to call those fouls on him, so he always dishes. If you put him in perspective with his development you will realize what a nice player he is for his age and the opportunities he gets (very irregular specially earlier in the season splitting time with Simmons and played off the ball as a spot up shooter? Not a very good use for him at all. I think Pop is getting to know his game this season frankly as the season has gone along. Last season he wasn't integrated and he was in the dleague, which Pop admits he doesn't watch, and Pop has played him at 3 positions legitimately). Ultimately they have a plan with him, but are taking their time like they did with Leonard.
I am sure he will be better next season. For this season, we probably need him to be more aggressive anyways. I hope his teammates are begging the crap out of him to shoot that ball. I think they are.
Barnes was playing like Durant the ENTIRE game, he hit a 3 in Kawhi's face.
Yah but it was a game at the half. And respectable to say the least in the 4th. The defense in the 3rd killed us though. Yeah I dont think any spursfan considers us favorites in a 7 game series, esp with HCA, but all it takes is 1 win in Oracle. And the boys showed signs of capability doing it imho.
Edit: I think the 11 point loss is like a good thing psychologically tbh.
Team didn't look like they gave af tbh
Patty was going to be a headache against Clippers Austin Rivers too.No different than him being terrible against OKC in 2014, even Fisher was torching him.
Andre might get minutes like CoJo did in 2014 if Patty is wetting the bed.
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I hope next game Pop tries A.Miller. If he is going to experiment with something new, that might be something to try.
You can add to that.... terrible against Cleveland, Toronto, and OKC too. Maybe he just struggles against better teams. A crying shame really because if 2013-14 Danny Green doesn't show up soon, I can't see them beating GS in a series.
Definitely the come back in the end is a good thing.
Nope. The Spurs made shots in garbage time. Regular season though so it still doesnt mean anything. But the Spurs' offensive woes continueDefinitely the come back in the end is a good thing.
The problem with "all it takes is one win at the oracle" is that it doesn't. Because the Warriors will definitely win a game in SA come playoff time.
, the Spurs lost two home games in the playoffs last year and it cost them dearly. Still, great points 100%duncan
I'm all for experimenting but geez...if you think Patty is bad at defense wait until you see Miller trying to chase around GS guards/forwards
Well if you want to be all down and not see any positives then fine... But to me they did attempt a comeback but couldn't fully carry it out. It could have really been a 30 pt blowout had they not buckled down in the end. We know it could have been worse.
These games are meaningless in the grand scheme. We are the 2nd seed and it doesn't change anything. I want to see something/someone different.I'm all for experimenting but geez...if you think Patty is bad at defense wait until you see Miller trying to chase around GS guards/forwards
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