Game Thread: Game 82, Spurs vs Mavs, 10 APR 19, 19:00 CT, Goodbye Dirk

[Fireball]

Don't cheer for the Nazi when he scores like yall did with Wade. Spurs need the W to avoid a 3rd straight GSW down.

Nazi? god you are an idiot ...

[Fireball]

I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

you do not need to argue with me who of the two was the better overall player ... Timmy is my all time favorite

[TheGreatYacht]

Nazi? god you are an idiot ...

Got a problem, neck beard?

[spursistan]

If we lose this game, send these gots to Guantanamo or Alcatraz

[SouthTexasRancher]

We win tonight we play Denver or Houston and avoid the first round sweep by GSW. Don't screw this up guys like we did against Tony and DWade. Play like you did when we welcomed the KaWhitter back.

[r0drig0lac]

With any luck his career is over

[spursistan]

If we ckoke this one, I really don't know how you would call these guys anything but bunch of certified losers.

Zero excuses for not getting a W against a lottery team at home to avoid the bracket that has our three toughest match-ups out West (GSW, Rockets, Utah)..

Again, Zero in' excuses.

[vander]

I forgot, why did Cuban get rid of Nash?

[widowmaker]

I forgot, why did Cuban get rid of Nash?

Because of this stupid haircut.

[widowmaker]

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm glad the Mavs had the Nowitzki retirement party last night in Dallas. That should make it a lot easier to win this last game

[John B]

good.

would LOVE for okc to face a curry-less warriors team in the POs.

Could be reason to tank tonight game and steal game one from Dubs

[RD2191]

Could be reason to tank tonight game and steal game one from Dubs

yeah ok

[Mugen]

If these re s lose to the Mavs tonight.....holy .

I wouldn't even put it past Pop to rest guys tonight for some re ed ing reason, I'm sure he's already more worried about the best way he can wash Dirk's balls tonight instead of getting the W.

[cd021]

If these re s lose to the Mavs tonight.....holy .

I wouldn't even put it past Pop to rest guys tonight for some re ed ing reason, I'm sure he's already more worried about the best way he can wash Dirk's balls tonight instead of getting the W.

I could see pop resting Forbes, who has been the only player to play every game, and start Walker in his place.

[Mugen]

I could see pop resting Forbes, who has been the only player to play every game, and start Walker in his place.

Spurs have been off for 2 days and got another 2 days off. Forbes is 25.....

As much as I hate Bryn, resting anybody tonight would be legit re ed.

[Russ]

If we ckoke this one, I really don't know how you would call these guys anything but bunch of certified losers.

Zero excuses for not getting a W against a lottery team at home to avoid the bracket that has our three toughest match-ups out West (GSW, Rockets, Utah)..

Again, Zero in' excuses.

The Spurs are a 14 point favorite. I think that's low.

Don't worry, this is a huge blowout. Enjoy it.

[cd021]

Spurs have been off for 2 days and got another 2 days off. Forbes is 25.....

As much as I hate Bryn, resting anybody tonight would be legit re ed.

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be compe ive.

[KDKSpurs24]

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be compe ive.

Um that was when the team was dominant and not worried about seeding. This team pretty much NEEDS to win this game so I don’t think anyone would rest. However, in this situation it’s not like Walker would a downgrade in talent tho.

[Thomas82]

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

+1

[Thomas82]

I'm fully expecting the Mavs to try to play spoiler tonight.

[RD2191]

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

[TimDunkem]

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

"It wouldn't be fair" to spoil Dirk's last game by winning.

[gameFACE]

It was fun ragging on the Mavs, their fans and Cuban during the big rival days. But Dirk earned respect beating LeBron's Heatles team in '11 and getting a ring.

[Mugen]

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be compe ive.

Generally the Spurs aren't trash and have the luxury to rest the last game or two...this is literally a must win game, lose and they're getting pounded by 20+ in 4 straight games by the Dubs.