Game Thread: Spurs vs. Thunder - March 11 @ 7:30 PM CDT

[DejuanorwhatDude]

Diaw seems useless against the Thunder. He doesn't shoot the ball and we seem to be more successful against OKC when the floor is spaced.

[EVAY]

tbh, I expect the Spurs to lose this game too, but because OKC is unguardable... I expect plenty of whistle in the 2nd half

I'm afraid you are probably right.

[Obstructed_View]

Unfortunate but undeniably true.

I saw him get five blocks in a half against Chicago. I guess I don't agree.

[ShoogarBear]

KD, no FTs. That will definitely change.
Spurs shooting 59%. That will change.
Gary Neal, 6 assists, no TOs. That will change.

Long way to go.

[DejuanorwhatDude]

Just caught up to half. How many times is Diaw going to pass up shots??

Lol agreed.

[RD2191]

live by the 2, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

[EVAY]

Hmm, we'll see but they had Fisher out there more often than I would've though, tbh. But what will the offensive adjustment be when Sefolosha slaps TP again should the teams meet in the playoffs?

Hopefully, we will see Leonard take over the scoring. We didn't have that last year and we can hope that it can be a difference maker this year. Because you can count on Sefalosha on Parker.

[Richie]

If Diaw could shoot the 3, this offense would de devastating. He almost single handedly hurts this offense cause he gets so many open looks, and just holds the ball. The defender plays way off of him cause he's not a threat to score. I love Diaw's passing, but we need a stretch 4 badly.

This is so true. He killed us in the playoffs by not taking open 3's. Career 33%, he's good enough to take them wide open.

[RD2191]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

[Obstructed_View]

Just caught up to half. How many times is Diaw going to pass up shots??

Story of his career, bro.

[EVAY]

I saw him get five blocks in a half against Chicago. I guess I don't agree.

Defense involves more than blocks, tbh.

[Richie]

live by the 2, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

Our defence has got us in to this position, not the 3s

[Obstructed_View]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

It's the 18 points allowed in the second quarter that should be encouraging you.

[Brunodf]

Pop mistake watch: he will expect Neal not suck and play him too much in the 2nd

[TheSkeptic]

I saw him get five blocks in a half against Chicago. I guess I don't agree.

I'm not really taking a side in this debate, but blocked shots =/= good defense.

[Brazil]

live by the 3, die by the 3. this is fools good, we cant rely on the 3 to beat okc, look at how it turned out last year

even without their best player u cannot give the spurs a break?

[Obstructed_View]

Defense involves more than blocks, tbh.

Since you're implying that his injury is a factor, the ability to jump and block shots will go away before anything else tbh.

[Cry Havoc]

I haven't read the game thread yet, but I hope the meltdowns in the 1st quarter were mild, tbh..the Spurs are missing their best player and only consistent shot creator, huge loss, obviously..

I still expect the Spurs to lose this game, but nice effort so far..

Seriously, I'd be shocked if we win this game.

[Capt Bringdown]

So great to see Leonard blossom. He could be our X factor in the PO.

[Strategic]

The Spurs made a run and the thread picks up.

[Brazil]

Btw what a bipolar fan base everything is on the what have you done for me lately...

[Strategic]

Seriously, I'd be shocked if we win this game.

Come on Spurs fan, they can do it!

[Cry Havoc]

Come on Spurs fan, they can do it!

I know it's possible. But beating the Thunder without our best player while they're getting most of the whistles is a tall task. I'm realistic but hopeful.

[Chinook]

He can barely dribble a ball..if a defense focuses on him, which will be the case in the playoffs, his only production will be generated from open 3s, as usual, which isn't necessarily a bad thing..

He's a little better at dribbling than he used to be, though it's obviously not a strength. But if he has a pull-up three in his game, then he's a threat to score when he's moving, which would force the defender to play close to him as soon as he catches the ball (not just when he's set), which will open up a lane for him to drive. Even with his lack of handles, getting a defender out of position should allow him to drive and kick more easily.

[Cry Havoc]

KL TO START!