Game Thread: Spurs at Lakers - Mon (10/22) - 9:30PM CST (5:30AM Riga Time)

[james evans]

Forbes got fouled by LeBron on the missed 3-pointer, Hart stepped out of bounds, McGee bearhugged Forbes on the Kuzma dunk, I could go on and on. The Lakers got some home cooking, besides that we only scored 2+ points off of free throws cause we missed like 10. So Walton doesn't have a point here. He's just scared Tyron Lue might have his job soon

Either that or the Lakers get Anthony Davis and Phil starts calling Magic

[bklynspursfan]

practice is supposed to be hard. Games should be the fun/easy part. You suffer in practice so you don't during the games. But as a poster already said, this is who DD is and I don't think Toronto is gonna miss him

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

[Mirrornick]

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

Some people already have their minds made up. No point of even having a rational discussion. Cheers

[gospursgojas]

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

Great fkn point. He was gassed from taking on the scoring load, running point forward and being the only playmaker on the floor most of the game.

But he’s “same ol DDR”. People just wanna jam that agenda down our throats.

[james evans]

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

You’re gonna pretend he hasn’t been disappearing with the Raptors?

[bklynspursfan]

Some people already have their minds made up. No point of even having a rational discussion. Cheers

Definitely not wrong about that. This place has some of the most irrational/dramatic posters.

Great fkn point. He was gassed from taking on the scoring load, running point forward and being the only playmaker on the floor most of the game.

But he’s “same ol DDR”. People just wanna jam that agenda down our throats.

Exactly. Not to mention the game was being played incredibly fast, and he wasn't taking possessions off. He was active on both ends.

[bklynspursfan]

You’re gonna pretend he hasn’t been disappearing with the Raptors?

I don't care who he was or what reputation he had in Toronto. You remember what Diaw's reputation was with the Bobcats (the worst team in the league at the time) before he was cut? You remember how he looked with us? All I care about is how they do in silver/black. It's a new beginning and the time to build a new reputation. Thus far, he's already doing that by proving he's an elite playmaker.

[james evans]

I don't care who he was or what reputation he had in Toronto. You remember what Diaw's reputation was with the Bobcats (the worst team in the league at the time) before he was cut? You remember how he looked with us? All I care about is how they do in silver/black. It's a new beginning and the time to build a new reputation. Thus far, he's already doing that by proving he's an elite playmaker.

well I'm rooting for him and I hope he does't let the ghosts of Choking's past get the best of him the next 2 seasons.

[RC_Drunkford]

people seem to forget that Kyle Lowry is a big time choker as well. Toronto always lost game 1 cause it was a given Lowry would the bed. I think that rubbed off on him too. Demar being put in Popovich sets with Spurs around him and Lowry gone? I think he'd do much better here in the playoffs than he did on the Raptors. Besides that LeBron won't guard him like he used to and he should improve on D here.

The real closer on this team shold be "No, not this guy" Rudy Gay

[FireMicoHalili]

LeBron called a timeout when they didn't have any before he shot the game-tying 3. That's a technical and the Lakers lose. He should thank the refs for that alone.
Forbes got fouled by LeBron on the missed 3-pointer, Hart stepped out of bounds, McGee bearhugged Forbes on the Kuzma dunk, I could go on and on. The Lakers got some home cooking, besides that we only scored 2+ points off of free throws cause we missed like 10. So Walton doesn't have a point here. He's just scared Tyron Lue might have his job soon

tried so hard to give him his first win and guy couldn't deliver lol. The refusal to give up their young guys not looking good at the moment especially with the Raptors starting 4-0.

[BatManu20]

Spurs are 2-1 and giving up 124 points a game. today’s ABA

Spurs currently 28th in the league in defensive rating

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs currently 28th in the league in defensive rating

Dead last in pace too, not that has anything to do with defense, but to give up 124 points per game while being dead last pace is shocking haha

[emanueldavidginobili]

Dead last in pace too, not that has anything to do with defense, but to give up 124 points per game while being dead last pace is shocking haha

Spurs are 2nd in offensive rating so that’s something

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs currently 28th in the league in defensive rating

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal

[Beanzamillion21]

Why am I still GNSF?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs are 2nd in offensive rating so that’s something

Good call

[Russ]

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal

No nightmares for Pop -- he loves to see things (like defense) he can improve.

He's got a team playing fairly well with huge potential for improvement in an area he understands so well.

He fears things he can't improve.

[RC_Drunkford]

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal

No nightmares for Pop -- he loves to see things (like defense) he can improve.

He's got a team playing fairly well with huge potential for improvement in an area he understands so well.

He fears things he can't improve.

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?

[Russ]

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?

Much easier than improving an offense with no scorers . . .

[Immortal Spur]

Except guys usually take time to get their legs under them. 3 games in + the season starting earlier? makes perfect sense.

That wasn't the problem. He was forcing the issue looking for calls. All he has to do is do what he did all game... Just probe and dissect. He played with a lot of poise and patience. Then when the game got on the line, it's like he forgot everything he did all game and made what appeared to be forced drives to the basket when it just wasn't clearly there. Pop helping him to overcome this will be key for our ceiling. Pop needs to be the DeMar whisperer tbh.

[K...]

Why am I still GNSF?

Beg Kori and timvp.

[Dex]

Why am I still GNSF?

Because you are adopted and we don't like you.

[SpurPadre]

Why am I still GNSF?

[Darius Bieber]

Why am I still GNSF?

Welcome to the club

[Hoops Czar]

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?

Kemba Walker is a FA at seasons end. Maybe if Charlotte loses a lot of games, he becomes available at the deadline. Not a great defender, but decent enough to put Forbes and Paddy to shame.