Game Thread: Spurs @ Nuggets — Fri. (12/28) - 8:00/C (4:00am Riga Time)

[Mugen]

Still not too late to get to 14th in the West, but it's clear the FO would rather be the 9th seed.

I'd be thrilled with 9th seed if it's the alternative to getting face ed out of the 1st round again tbh

[Kobe'sAchilles]

This has ALWAYS been a Spurs issue dating back to Admiral in his prime, tbh.

Sean Ellio** game 1 of the 95' WCF says hi
It was nice having Gino close out games on the free throw line for all those years. He was an automatic free throw maker in the clutch... Until he completely choked and lost us the NBA finals.
I guess I would trust Bertans. The dudes shot is just so pure that even if he messes up, it still has a good shot of going in.

[justinandimcool]

LMAO "tank crew" why not just pop open a beer and celebrate then

[Hoops Czar]

I guess Pop hasn’t got around yet to figuring out wtf to call to get a catch and shoot three at the end of a game? I couldn’t believe the lineup he had out there; I expected a play drawn up for Bertans or Beli, not a bunch of midrange guys crowding the court and ing Bryn Forbes the only realistic option to take the shot. Damn. It all came down to those missed free throws though — the Nuggs were trying to give away the game and Demar couldn’t seal it.

GREAT game by Derrick White, he showed some serious defensive tenacity and instincts. He’s still a tad shaky on offense at times but you can see he is still gaining confidence. There are some nice moments that happen when he is on the floor. If he can start hitting threes he will be deadly I’m sure.

How about talent.

[timtonymanu]

I'd be thrilled with 9th seed if it's the alternative to getting face ed out of the 1st round again tbh

We’d still get a lottery pick.

[justinandimcool]

EXACTLY. This wasn't a typical Spurs choke we can scoff at. This was a terrible loss that continues to expose how flawed this Spurs team is that PATFO continues to insist is good enough.

should've signed LeBron and traded up for Doncic tbh

[timtonymanu]

LMAO "tank crew" why not just pop open a beer and celebrate then

9th seed let’s go

[SpurPadre]

Sean Ellio** game 1 of the 95' WCF says hi
It was nice having Gino close out games on the free throw line for all those years. He was an automatic free throw maker in the clutch... Until he completely choked and lost us the NBA finals.
I guess I would trust Bertans. The dudes shot is just so pure that even if he messes up, it still has a good shot of going in.

Admiral missed huge free throws in Game 6 that year too. Spurs have to be amongst the worst 4th quarter free throw shooters in NBA history, tbh.

[justinandimcool]

if you can get the 7th seed and be on the same bracket as the soft ass Nuggets and Westbrick you do it tbh

late lottery pick sucks, this coaching staff sucks at development

[SpurPadre]

should've signed LeBron and traded up for Doncic tbh

No, just should've sent Forbes to the Abu Dhabi league where he belongs, tbh.

[Hoops Czar]

I still can't believe the Spurs are paying DeRozen 27.7M to be a mediocre pseudo star for the next three seasons. I must still be dreaming.

[timtonymanu]

if you can get the 7th seed and be on the same bracket as the soft ass Nuggets and Westbrick you do it tbh

late lottery pick sucks, this coaching staff sucks at development

Murray and White says otherwise. This front office sucks at free agency but they tend to strike gold with the draft.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

should've signed LeBron and traded up for Doncic tbh

Just like that right? So easy everyone could have. LBJ was in LA 1000000000 percent...

[boutons_deux]

nuggs 21 TO and Spurs cant win

[Spurs da champs]

Murray and White says otherwise. This front office sucks at free agency but they tend to strike gold with the draft.

Kawhi as well.

[timtonymanu]

I still can't believe the Spurs are paying DeRozen 27.7M to be a mediocre pseudo star for the next three seasons. I must still be dreaming.

They paid 50 million to Mills to show up 1 out of every 5 games, Pau because he was good against them in the Lakers, and LMA after he demanded a trade. The front office has been taking stupid pills ever since.

[SpurPadre]

At least Kawhi got ed in the ass tonight so the night isn't a total loss, tbh.

[Hoops Czar]

Murray and White says otherwise. This front office sucks at free agency but they tend to strike gold with the draft.

Murray hasn't proven anything and White is more miss than hit. The only reason a Spurs fan raves about White's defense is because his replacements are some of the worst defenders in the league.

[DPG21920]

Don’t know how spurs fans can b*tch about this one. On the road against the best in the west and played well enough to win

[SpurPadre]

Murray hasn't proven anything and White is more miss than hit. The only reason a Spurs fan raves about White's defense is because his replacements are some of the worst defenders in the league.

This. Manu would still be the best defender if he had come back, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

Don’t know how spurs fans can b*tch about this one. On the road against the best in the west and played well enough to win

Because we're not 28-8 with the Big 3 and can afford to lose a random game like giving candy away.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I still can't believe the Spurs are paying DeRozen 27.7M to be a mediocre pseudo star for the next three seasons. I must still be dreaming.

Aldridge as well. We have some very overpaid players on the team, along with Mills and Gasol.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Don’t know how spurs fans can b*tch about this one. On the road against the best in the west and played well enough to win

FT shooting was infuriating. Completely wilted under pressure.

[Hoops Czar]

They paid 50 million to Mills to show up 1 out of every 5 games, Pau because he was good against them in the Lakers, and LMA after he demanded a trade. The front office has been taking stupid pills ever since.

This is true but it's mainly Pop. RC Buford is just Pop's personal secretary.

[DPG21920]

FT shooting was infuriating. Completely wilted under pressure.

That happens. SA played really well and should have won. It’s a big turn around from where the team was