Grades: Spurs vs. Nuggets - Jan. 7

[The_Worlds_finest]

My friends, I was spoiled to have my thread stickied for the nugs game, so I will post my OKC SAS prediction. Splitter will hold down the paint, Blair will beast, Spurs bench is going to absolutely run the thunder out of the gym, GO SPURS GO! 112-97 (Vegas OKC -6.5)

[wildbill2u]

How is the +/- calculated? Darts into a target?

I look at the stats and see Danny Green at +2 and Anderson at +3 and have to scratch my head.

[Arc]

So who else lol'ed when RJ said "they were running it down our throats all night"?

guilty

[Fireball]

How is the +/- calculated? Darts into a target?

I look at the stats and see Danny Green at +2 and Anderson at +3 and have to scratch my head.

Its just the team score differential while the said player is on the court. As there are always four other players on the court who influence the game as well, this stat is often misleading (e.g. Matt Bonner).

[Spur|n|Austin]

Watched Parker a lot this summer and he definatly couldnt finish around the rim like he used to. But its not like this just sudenly happened, he has been getting slower and slower since that 2009 injury he had ( forgot what it was exactly). Its a slow process, aint like he is falling off the cliff TD style anytime soon.

Not only does he look a step slower, he also looks like he's lost his drive and determination. He almost looks like he doesn’t care anymore. Ever since he was quoted as saying the window had shut for this team or something of that nature I haven't seen the same TP I remember from the past. He's been somewhat clutch in making important shots down the stretch the past few games so that's a plus I guess; but as of now I am enjoying watch a true PG in TJ pass the rock and create opportunities for our shooters.

[Hemotivo]

My favorite Jefferson play is still the time Manu stripped him at halfcourt in game 6 tbh.

[CGD]

Second, the RJ's situation is getting better. I don't want to create too much hope but Spurs could have a shot at trading him at the deadline. With Hill gone, Manu injured and Duncan aging, RJ has a bigger role with Spurs and he is taking this opportunity to play better and raise his trade value. Spurs also have a lot of depth on the perimeter: Ford has been a great backup PG and there are a lot of qualities at SG/SF with Manu, Neal, Leonard, Green and Anderson. Spurs didn't want to amnesty RJ without signing a quality SF, but they might very well have no problem to trade him in a salary dump move or for a big and don't get a good SF back in the trade. It looks like Spurs would be fine on the wing with what they have even without RJ.

At this point do you trade RJ? Folks may chastise me here, but i think he's playing at his contract, if not better. I would trade him at this point, only if this Manu-less stretch of wins comes to an end, and Spurs start playing .500 ball btw now and the trade deadline.

[urunobili]

RJ's deserving of an A- TBH... other than that, I lost track on how Kawhi is impressing timvp so much with so much littlle playing time. I'm exited to see who they'll match him up with tonight...

[ducks]

splitter dunked I was shocked

[Brazil]

Not only does he look a step slower, he also looks like he's lost his drive and determination. He almost looks like he doesn’t care anymore. Ever since he was quoted as saying the window had shut for this team or something of that nature I haven't seen the same TP I remember from the past. He's been somewhat clutch in making important shots down the stretch the past few games so that's a plus I guess; but as of now I am enjoying watch a true PG in TJ pass the rock and create opportunities for our shooters.

trade him for a big, TJ is the answer

[FuzzyLumpkins]

That block play was Jefferson's best play as a Spur, imo. If Pop can find a way to bottle that effort then it will be outstanding.

He always does stuff like that in transition. He is in his element running and is getting better in the half-court sets. His transition game is still a major plus when we can run and hes an asset otherwise so far.

[Bruno]

At this point do you trade RJ? Folks may chastise me here, but i think he's playing at his contract, if not better. I would trade him at this point, only if this Manu-less stretch of wins comes to an end, and Spurs start playing .500 ball btw now and the trade deadline.

Well, once Manu back, RJ will likely be back at his previous self. That might be the silver lining of Manu's injury, it allows RJ to raise his trade value.

There won't have 20 teams wanting RJ at the trade deadline but there might be a desperate team looking for some offense willing to offer a decent package for RJ. In that case, Spurs had to take it and get ride of RJ's contract.

[will_spurs]

My favorite Jefferson play is still the time Manu stripped him at halfcourt in game 6 tbh.

[TDomination]

Not only does he look a step slower, he also looks like he's lost his drive and determination. He almost looks like he doesn’t care anymore. Ever since he was quoted as saying the window had shut for this team or something of that nature I haven't seen the same TP I remember from the past. He's been somewhat clutch in making important shots down the stretch the past few games so that's a plus I guess; but as of now I am enjoying watch a true PG in TJ pass the rock and create opportunities for our shooters.

What I am hoping is to see Parker become motivated by how TJ is playing and also I have been noticing Pop getting on Parker a lot.

I think Pop senses that Parker isn't totally in it in these games and he is trying his best to wake him up. Hopefully Parker wakes up and realizes that this is still a good to great team that can become an awesome team if all the pieces click, which he needs to be a part of in order for us to have a true shot at winning again.