Game Thread: Spurs @ Mavs — Wed. (1/16) - 7:30/C (3:30am Riga Time)

[skin27]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

He’s the star of this team so even if he’s sucking he should be on the floor..just like other superstars like Lebron, harden etc..

[Robz4000]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

This, though at least his play late in the fourth should boost his confidence.

[timtonymanu]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

I think Pop is doing that to keep his confidence up and getting over his mental hurdles aka pounding the rock. DDR was already benched in a playoff game for being a negative impact player. At least he came to play in the 4th tonight.

[DAF86]

He’s the star of this team so even if he’s sucking he should be on the floor..just like other superstars like Lebron, harden etc..

Of course, a star will always get a floor of 30/33 minutes on close games, even when playing bad. But there's just no excuse to have him there for 40+ minutes when he's sucking ass.

[skin27]

Of course, a star will always get a floor of 30/33 minutes on close games, even when playing bad. But there's just no excuse to have him there for 40+ minutes when he's sucking ass.

there is no other player there pop can trust in the 4th..pop has no choice but to play derozan a lot minutes

[bklynspursfan]

I think Pop is doing that to keep his confidence up and getting over his mental hurdles aka pounding the rock. DDR was already benched in a playoff game for being a negative impact player. At least he came to play in the 4th tonight.

I thought this could be the case too tbh.

I also remember reading something about Pop not resting his older guys when the season started after getting some info from the sports science staff

[DAF86]

there is no other player there pop can trust in the 4th..pop has no choice but to play derozan a lot minutes

And who's talking about resting him on the 4th? Pop can easily get him from 5 to 8 more minutes of rest between quarters. We have one of the best benches on the league. Pop has plenty of choices, tbh. There's absolutely no need for DeRozan to be playing 40 mpg.

[LakerHater]

[skin27]

And who's talking about resting him on the 4th? Pop can easily get him from 5 to 8 more minutes of rest between quarters. We have one of the best benches on the league. Pop has plenty of choices, tbh. There's absolutely no need for DeRozan to be playing 40 mpg.

Pop needs derozan on the floor for the 3pt squad to work

[DAF86]

Pop needs derozan on the floor for the 3pt squad to work

lol no.

The beauty of the 3pt squad is that it needs no ball dominant player. Is just constant ball movement and whoever gets the best shot lets it fly.

[skin27]

lol no.

But that’s what pop is doing..playing derozan to create for the 3point squad

[DAF86]

But that’s what pop is doing..playing derozan to create for the 3point squad

Well, I'm saying that I think he's making a mistake doing that.

[bklynspursfan]

Crazy lol

[skin27]

Well, I'm saying that I think he's making a mistake doing that.

it’s alright because there is no other perimeter player there who can score and create for his teammates than derozan..and who can attract defenders..

[Jay.From.NbTx]

Marco has so much swag in front of the camera. No wonder he's confident enough to have the shot selection he has.

You saw the post game interview?
He made me laugh. He said ‘ sometimes they call me Sylvester Stallone ‘
wish we had the vid

[DPG21920]

Odd that SA won without a 20 point scorer.

[DAF86]

it’s alright because there is no other perimeter player there who can score and create for his teammates than derozan..and who can attract defenders..

Again, the 3pt squad doesn't need a ball dominant player. That's the beauty of that lineup.

[skin27]

Again, the 3pt squad doesn't need a ball dominant player. That's the beauty of that lineup.

they need a facilitator who can attract defenders...for them to get open shots

[DAF86]

they need a facilitator who can attract defenders...for them to get open shots

No, they don't. The lineup of Mills, Forbes, Belinelli, Bertans and Poeltl has been great on the time they have had together. Nobody is a ball dominant player but they are all good enough to drive and kick to create offense for themselves or others, in spurts, against opposing benches.

Having DeMar out there with them only s up the flow they have been creating together.

[BackHome]

Point on.

[TimmyBuckets]

Saw the highlights. Basically Derozan started assisting, Gay scored on multiple possesions in a row, and the bench stepped up and drained some 3s (especially mazeratti)

[Spurs Nation]

Tough win team showed grit.

[playbonner15]

Soon as they get got Barnes off the team they’ll make progress tbh. I seen this same thing like 10 times now  15+ pt lead in the first half that instantly disappears in the 2nd half when they quit feeding Luka and Barnes bricks open 3’s & goes iso nonstop.

Damn it's more like Barnes helped with the win than through the Spurs' efforts . Btw why are the Mavs trying to trade DSJ? I saw him play with Doncic in the early games and they were clicking

[Robz4000]

Odd that SA won without a 20 point scorer.

Said the same thing too. If I had just looked at the boxscore I would've assumed the Spurs lost.

[John B]

I don't care about rest. When he's sucking like he has been sucking, playing him 40 minutes per game only hurts the team.

Play him all the minutes you want when he's playing well, but sit his ass down when he's sucking and bringing the team down.

He was on a slump and the way to get from it is just keep playing. Getting those clutch shots must feel good and hopefully got him going. Not playing defense is another thing and should get hacked out star or not