Game Blog: Spurs @ Wolves - Nov. 24

[Darkwaters]

[Darkwaters]

[Darkwaters]

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

[jestersmash]

[angelbelow]

Why is this a trap? We had a days of rest to prepare and were playing at a high level. This should be an easy win if anything.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs should win this, but I wouldnt be surprised if TWolves beat them. They're due for a loss against Minnesota anyway.

[Mavs<Spurs]

It's certainly not a "must win" despite what many spurs fans might suggest.

We did not have a 100% win rate against sub-.500 teams in the past - not even during our championship years - and I don't see any reason to expect as much this season.

We can say that based on how we've played, it's reasonable to assume that we are the favorites in this match up (i.e. our probability of winning is > 50%) and that's all.

I don't expect the Spurs to win 100% of their games against sub-.500 teams. Losing a couple of times to sub-.500 teams won't invalidate what the Spurs have achieved thus far nor should it even matter. Regular season wins are merely a means to an end - the "end" being playoff berth with favorable seeding and optimal team development (whether it be development of individual players or more synergistic team-oriented aspects such as integrating promising new players into the rotation in a way that increases the spurs overall chances of winning playoff games).

The point here is that we are 12-1. We are not in immediate danger of failing to meet our goals of playoff berth and favorable seeding, therefore any overly egregious sense of urgency as it pertains to winning this game is patently over-dramatic and ill-advised, in my opinion.

Our "sense of urgency" to win games should be inversely proportional to our winning percentage, with "1" (i.e. corresponding to a perfect record) representing a minimal sense of urgency.

great post. a sane analysis. imo, this post shows excellent reasoning skills.

[Bukefal]

I won't be able to watch the game. Go Spurs Go!!! On to the next win!!

[austN Spur]

you guys are awesome Happy thanksgiving to all (except laker hoes) and want the spurs to hit 12 in a row tonight

[austN Spur]

Its A trap!I dont give em no
respect. None

[SA210]

Screw traps! We better win this. We need to have ice in our veins. Cold blooded, no mercy, stack up the wins.

Go Spurs!

[duncan228]

Udoka will be in uniform tonight vs. Minny. Spurs only have 12 healthy bodies. Uncertain if he'll play, but he could.

[TampaDude]

[Pauleta14]

Spurs should win this, but I wouldnt be surprised if TWolves beat them. They're due for a loss against Minnesota anyway.

I remember our 13 games run a couple years ago ended against Milwaukee.. at home!

And the wolves are better this year than Milwaukee at that time...

IMO we'll have to match their energy to get a W

[DarkGinobili]

[Supreme_Being]

I can barely wait...

[Gutter92]

I hope we keep it close...though realistically, we get blown out tonight by 20+

[Cessation]

The Golden God shall own!!

[5in10]

For my fantasy teams 'sake, I think the game plan should be to let millicic and Beasley get theirs(my team), and for s sake, keep Kevin love from doing anything at all!!!(opponents team). Go spurs!

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN, Wolves feed

[Fundamental]

nice start for RJ

[duncan228]

DAMN, Wolves feed

Yeah, would have liked to hear Malik.

[timtonymanu]

RJ hitting shots. Good sign.

[Texas_Ranger]

lol