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All they need to do is stop pouting and start supporting trump
Which isn't something you could say about them the past 2 seasons. While the Spurs of last year and before had amazing point differential, they were pretty crummy in games decided by 5 points or less with some awful moments in the clutch. While this year's team has a lot of stuff they need to work (this defense ugh) they have been pretty damn good in clutch situations which is great to see considering the chemistry isn't all the way there yet.
All they need to do is stop pouting and start supporting trump
Exactly. I'd rather they win more close games than blowouts. Better experience for the playoffs.
Shut up you racist white inbred yellow teeth gibberish trump supporter.
There was a time we struggled in games like these, I agree 100%.
Like I been saying, I care much more how we play post all star break
Well that historic point differential didn't get us to Finals much less the, so I am open to this way if it gets us a ring. Amussed, gonna keep pestering you for more pics of that Silver dancer you started one of your notorious game threads with. Since Melissa pics are being called so 2014, ST can always use more beauty.
I think I may have to back off starting the game threads as I was kidnapped and thrown into a van the other day. Therapist says I'm getting better though.Well that historic point differential didn't get us to Finals much less the
But there was a time before that, when I loved close games because the big three were so wise we wouldn't typically make mistakes down the stretch, but force some from the opponents.
I heard that threat, not saying start threads, just add some eye candy to them.
All the games don't have to be like this, right(please)? I would like to get the young guys some playing time, but closing practice is just as good. I just hope it doesn't wear us out.
Yea, their execution and precision was a thing of beauty. This team isn't there yet, but as we saw with that Green play and the Mills/Parker corner 3s last week, they're improving as we go on.
It's during the game and the flow of the offense that needs work. Trust, decision making, etc...
This team reminds me of the 99 team in that that team often got behing in the 3rd or 4th quarter but would come from behind in the final minutes for the win. The difference is that with the 99 team you had confidence they would win, no matter the cir stances. This team is showing that same grit and defense and execution at the end of the 4th quarter for the win--but I'm not yet willing to have confidence that they will win. I think it is because there are so many new players and Pop is experimenting with different player combinations.
Still, it makes the games more exciting when they are close.
Which isn't something you could say about them the past 2 seasons. While the Spurs of last year and before had amazing point differential, they were pretty crummy in games decided by 5 points or less with some awful moments in the clutch. While this year's team has a lot of stuff they need to work (this defense ugh) they have been pretty damn good in clutch situations which is great to see considering the chemistry isn't all the way there yet.
Remember a few years back (maybe '11?) when the Spurs were doing the same thing - winning all the games decided by 3 points or less? Someone had done a long-term analysis, and found that games within that margin are 50-50, even when one team is MUCH better than the other? Lots of people here argued, and said that the Spurs were winning them all because they were "tougher" than the other teams. Then it started evening out, and the Spurs' record went to .
The point is, in games that are decided by 1 shot, it's just as likely to be the bad team that makes the one shot. Kawhi's last shot with one foot inside the 3P line doesn't go, and it's OT. Porter's layup gets a kinder bounce, and the Spurs have another home loss. You just can't keep letting bad teams be that close at the end.
That confidence was Tim ing Duncan.
Post of the week.
I dont even know how this team is 0.5 games away from the NBA best record with a 5-4 home record.
It's crazy. The Spurs FT shooting has helped them to win a lot of games (Currently ranked #1 in the NBA at 82%). But vs. the Wizards at home, they missed 12 FTs and almost lost the game...but yet they still won.
Only problem is they're struggling against teams. They do have some impressive road wins against good compe ion, but the struggles on both ends seem to be getting worse.
But the compe ion will be much better than the Wizards in the playoffs. I don't mind winning close ones against worthy opponents but to continuously do it against the bottom feeders of the league at home?
How does playing bad basketball prepare the Spurs for the playoffs? The Spurs are lucky it's December because if this ass of a team went into the playoffs playing like this, they wouldn't sniff the second round.
It's more practice and preparation for close-game scenarios when the team desperately needs a score or a stop.
But it was a nice play, he took a clean shot, so much better play than that one Pop called to close the game in Chicago last year, "Go Kawhi, figure out how to win this game without screens or help"
Also, the previous play with Kawhi driving and dishing to Mills, and Patty passed to open Danny for the 3, was beautiful.
I guess Pop finally wants to coach...At least for the last minutes of the game.
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I've seen a share of games this year. Haven't really posted.
The team is still adjusting the defense without Timmy. Danny coming back recently has helped. On defense they should be better later on when they are more in sync. Pau will and should improve on that aspect. I don't know what the stats say, but his defense in the post area and off pick and roll situations leaves a lot to be desired on a whole. He's never really been elite on that end but he can be better, imo. At times on the defense end he appears to have just finished running a marathon. He's ing slow and doesn't move his feet. There are times when he's just simply out of position (team defense wise), which is correctable with time.
Tony Parker of late has been good. His at ude this year about being that wiley vet to step on the floor and embrace the role of being a leader. That's ing badass. Years past that role was relegated to big ole 21. Now it's Tony, and somewhat Manu, more so with the former.
Tonight was a case in playing down to compe ion, and the Wizards making a ton of shots. But this was also one of those cases where you can see defensively (positionally and schematically) they can improve. Offensively, it's been more of a predictable onset. Imo I think the supporting cast has to show some versatility but its asking a lot when most of the bench players are streaky and have one niche.
The most troubling part will be when our backcourt gets to the playoffs and goes up against the dynamic backcourts out west. Idk if they can match up with that output on both sides. Patty is really good to have on the floor when he's making shots off the dribble and spot-up. But when he's struggling, he's not much of a point guard. And Tony has lost a step. At this stage in his career, you can't expect the Manu from 4-5 years ago to appear consistently. In the playoffs, he can play that role for a game or maybe even two in a series. That's not sustainable.
Is that foreplay talk with your aunt?
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