Game Thread: Spurs @ OKC — Sat. (1/12) - 7:00/C 3:00am Riga Time)

[playbonner15]

Lol OKC just keeps attacking and scoring

[bklynspursfan]

This defensive scheme is going to get raped once playoff gameplanning comes into play, and playoff DeRozan is always lurking.

Clippers/Blazers/Kings/Wolves etc... Lot of ?s on who's in, but there are def teams we'll beat. I would even include OKC (depending on HCA)

The defensive scheme will change. And , we're without Rudy, playing our 4th game in 6 nights coming off a double OT game. (no shoot around/practice so they could rest more)

Can't get so caught up with this 1 loss and just assume we can't/won't be anyone. Especially when they've statistically been the best team over the last month or so.

[siraulo23]

White turnovers to start the 3rd and Derozan ting the bed, playing absolutely awful the rest of the 3rd quarter lost them the game, also Aldridge needed more consistent touches this game

[playbonner15]

Haha Pop gives up

[bklynspursfan]

Trying to make up a 15 pts deficit on 5 minutes without any three point shooter out there.

Davis is out there... And they pulled the starters lol.

[bklynspursfan]

Also, OKC is on a 3 game losing streak playing at home. People miss the big picture so much here.

[playbonner15]

Memphis and OKC stopping their losing streaks when playing the Spurs

[boutons_deux]

Spurs lost to Schroder

spurs lost to 50 pts from okc bench

[playbonner15]

WELP nope Spurs just missing everythig

[KimmyGib]

It's like Demar completely exhausted himself in the Raps game and now he's running on empty.

[Robz4000]

Clippers/Blazers/Kings/Wolves etc... Lot of ?s on who's in, but there are def teams we'll beat. I would even include OKC (depending on HCA)

The defensive scheme will change. And , we're without Rudy, playing our 4th game in 6 nights coming off a double OT game. (no shoot around/practice so they could rest more)

Can't get so caught up with this 1 loss and just assume we can't/won't be anyone. Especially when they've statistically been the best team over the last month or so.

thinking this is over this game. I've been calling this new defense gimmicky for weeks. It works well in the regular season and helps well enough to get this team into the postseason, but that's it.

[playbonner15]

Q-Pon the PG??? Pop trolling now

[KimmyGib]

Game grade: Cunningham A+.

[timtonymanu]

Also, OKC is on a 3 game losing streak playing at home. People miss the big picture so much here.

I just don’t agree. I don’t see this system the Spurs have being sustainable in the playoffs but I guess we will find out when it’s that time.

[cjw]

wtf is wrong with DDR?

[bklynspursfan]

thinking this is over this game. I've been calling this new defense gimmicky for weeks. It works well in the regular season and helps well enough to get this team into the postseason, but that's it.

I didn't see you talking like this when they were playing well that's all.

And again, what makes you think they will defend how they are now in the playoffs? Not all teams are the same.

[Uriel]

I thought the team played well until the third quarter, when they just ran out of gas.

[Robz4000]

Also, it's pretty clear the top teams in the West at this point are GS/Den/OKC/HOU. Spurs will end up playing one of them in the first round imo.

[BillMc]

Well, at least I get more work done when we lose.

[BlackAndWhite]

What can the spurs do this season to improve besides trading for a player?

[bklynspursfan]

I just don’t agree. I don’t see this system the Spurs have being sustainable in the playoffs but I guess we will find out when it’s that time.

I mean it won't get them to the finals. But I think depending on how things play out, they could win a series , maaaybe 2 depending on the bracket.

Getting HCA is obviously important, and they're right there. And, they have one of the easier SOS's to close the season. They've beaten quality opponents. Theyre in good shape

[Robz4000]

I didn't see you talking like this when they were playing well that's all.

And again, what makes you think they will defend how they are now in the playoffs? Not all teams are the same.

They don't have the personnel to defend with a better scheme. A switching zone defense is literally the best they can do.

[SpurPadre]

This team is allergic to playing outside of San Antonio, tbh. The rodep road trip will be an unmitigated disaster.

[marinoman]

No more 2 big lineups, no more pau, healthy Rudy

What can the spurs do this season to improve besides trading for a player?

[bklynspursfan]

Also, it's pretty clear the top teams in the West at this point are GS/Den/OKC/HOU. Spurs will end up playing one of them in the first round imo.

I don't think that's clear at all, aside from GS.. OKC has the toughest remaining schedule, and Denver's isn't exactly easy. Plus, CP3 will come back, who knows how that impact what Haren is doing