Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies - Dec. 23, 2020 @ 7 PM CT

[cjw]

He can't get any playing time if they play demar at the 4. No minutes for him anywhere

There will be teams that he’s more useful against. When the other team is playing SloMo and Brandon Clarke at PF, you can get away with slightly smaller lineups.

And that’s assuming Luka exists. Not sure he does yet.

[poopbox]

3rd quarter will be interesting cause we were awful coming out of halves last year

[Chinook]

I don't think this is a quick reaction on my part... I've long believed this would be the result, and it's all coming to fruition now. It was a slow burn to get here. It's anything but quick.

Or you actually mean we won't keep winning this way? I don't know, we will see...

It's a quick reaction to say who's right based on one half. My concerns are A) Its effectiveness against bigger lineups and B) the overall wear and tear that playing small every game will have on the players. Johnson MIGHT be able to be a four for the whole year, but I'm more than a little skeptical he won't end up tired out or injured in a few months. Playing big is hard on the body, and Johnson should be doing more on offense than a guy like Battier did.

[ismael-robert]

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

[Dejounte]

It's a quick reaction to say who's right based on one half. My concerns are A) Its effectiveness against bigger lineups and B) the overall wear and tear that playing small every game will have on the players. Johnson MIGHT be able to be a four for the whole year, but I'm more than a little skeptical he won't end up tired out or injured in a few months. Playing big is hard on the body, and Johnson should be doing more on offense than a guy like Battier did.

True, I mean, I wouldn't mind an alternating line-up this season the way MLB teams do when they change their pitcher every game. It's probably smart to do it this season given the bizarre schedule.

[Mugen]

LONNIE

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Why are you so resistent to seeing this. Everybody else sees it just you dont.

Spurs play better, the faster they play and LMA does slow them down.

You mean all the Austrians? Pop doesn't. He's immeasurably better than Poeltl on offense. His defense is on par with Poeltls. He hits his free throws. He's actually someone that has to be guarded which opens up spots for others.

Aldridge is an asset. Learn basketball.

[r0drig0lac]

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

probably on a live on your youtube channel with 1 zillion subscribers

[Sugus]

Where's drew to call out the bolded spurstalk eyetester donks lol

I'm gonna come out and say it: I miss him, tbh. His weird ass takes were real fun to watch. A chaotic good kind of character, much needed in this forum.

[poopbox]

Damn Lonnie hand was at the top of the backboard

[NASpurs]

LONNIE WOW

[Mugen]

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez

[td4mvp2k]

fly lonnie fly

[itzsoweezee]

holy lonnie just killed someone

[J_Paco]

There will be teams that he’s more useful against. When the other team is playing SloMo and Brandon Clarke at PF, you can get away with slightly smaller lineups.

And that’s assuming Luka exists. Not sure he does yet.

Right, the guys thinking that Lyles won't return to the rotation or will go without an opportunity to are being delusional.

He'll need to prove that his play after January (last season) is sustainable or he'll likely be just a stopgap player. Which would apparently make ST super happy, I guess.

[Dejounte]

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez

At least DeRozan is taking a backseat for the other guys, that's way more than we can ask for...

[FkLA]

God ing damn it. That's the most enjoyable half in years. Not having to deal with Brent Forms is so refreshing.

[Uriel]

This youth movement is so exciting. Can you imagine how high this team's ceiling can be if Luka Samanic actually reaches his potential?

[Chinook]

True, I mean, I wouldn't mind an alternating line-up this season the way MLB teams do when they change their pitcher every game. It's probably smart to do it this season given the bizarre schedule.

I want the Spurs to be the team that forces the other club to match up against. It would be good for the young guys to settle into a rhythm.

[RC_Drunkford]

I don't think it's sustainable, no. Weren't you the one going at folks for having quick reactions? I do think Memphis playing small allowed the Spurs to play small in return. I doubt Pop would've gone for this had JJJ been in the lineup. My guess is Walker would've been on the bench and Vassell would've gotten 10th-man minutes.

bruh just admit you're wrong. There aren't many great PFs in the league and there is nothing that Trey Lyles is better at than DeRozan. It's the best possible line up and going small is an advantage in this league, especially when you're trying to run

[Dejounte]

DRIVE AND KICK LONNIE IS BACK! This is what I've been looking for from the Bubble!

[Dejounte]

This youth movement is so exciting. Can you imagine how high this team's ceiling can be if Luka Samanic actually reaches his potential?

Don't be greedy now...

[Kurgan]

The defense when Derozan is on the court...he hasn't even been terrible but geez

Aldridge is also lazy as on that end. We lose out on offense with Poetl in his place but the imrovement on D is significant.

[ismael-robert]

Thankful for good half of bball by damning God? Doesnt make sense

[John B]

LONNIE!!!!