Takeaways from this game

[YGWHI]

I think running plays for TD goes on to all games tbh. But big factor is that Bobo was out. The 2nd game showed us Pop knows how and this game showed us he's trying to mix something up/learn/ not give up too early.

We missed Bobo, but those Parker-Tim P&Rs aren't efffective against Warriors.

If we want to win, we need to run a lot of plays for LMA. And some on Parker. It can't be all Kawhi.

Of course not, but the team should mix it up. If you look the numbers (FGA per 36 and USG%) Kawhi's the 3rd option against Warriors, and it's not even close.
That's not a winning formula.

He'll never understand that. He wants Kawhi eating like Kobe.

If you think that we can win a 7-games-series against Warriors with Kawhi being the 3rd option...

[SpurPadre]

Just pray that a bunch of tech geeks buy up all the tickets to impress girls who will never sleep with them and price the real fans out.

But that's what they always do there, believe me, I live 25 minutes from there.

[100%duncan]

We missed Bobo, but those Parker-Tim P&Rs aren't efffective against Warriors.


Of course not, but the team should mix it up. If you look the numbers (FGA per 36 and USG%) Kawhi's the 3rd option against Warriors. And not even close.
That's not a winning formula.

- , it's not effect against any teams. Might be better against the Warriors with a healthy Diaw which will force Pop to go away from it, I mean if we can see it, it's impossible a HoF coach cant.

-I refuse to use the first game included on any stat tbh. That's a cluster . The 2nd game was ok. LMA and Bobo will be really key. I'll be fine with LMA/Kawhi splitting and Bobo becomes 3rd option. Again, Bobo being out makes this game difficult to analyze offense-wise. I mean yeah, complain about touches but we kinda lost on defense IMHO. Though our shooting was dog . But that 3rd quarter man..

[dabom]

Gonna open up a new tab and check out clutchfans, . short bus spamming makes this place unreadable

I love me some clutchfans after a houston loss.

[YGWHI]

Mills on Curry was BAD. But that wasnt the case the 2nd game. Maybe Pop just wanted to see where Patty is at? It's not in a good place though. Gonna be tough to play him if he doesnt make shots. But to be fair to Patty, they lay-up drill during the 3rd was because of West and Bonner.

Maybe. But Pop only exacerbates the problem playing him with Manu...We'll see next game.

[100%duncan]

Maybe. But Pop only exacerbates the problem playing him with Manu...We'll see next game.

If Bobo plays, and with how the team toughed it out this game, I don't see any reason why we cant blow them out.

[Jelloisjigglin]

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[Arcadian]

You forgot:

- Pop plays LMA on a meaningless game and gets hurt, which might costs us dearly...

There was no reason to rest him in this game. This isnt a nagging injury. It was a random unlucky event, and will fully heal before the playoffs. I liked the decision to play everyone tonight and rest tomorrow at Denver.

[Kawhitstorm]

- The two Barnes 3s at the end of the 2nd half killed our momentum after we had it to 6 with under 2 to go

Porky got switched onto Draymond & Kawhi tried to help off Barnes

Two really poor consecutive pNr defensive plays with Parker on Curry. Parker was expecting the switch and neither Kawhi or Duncan switched. Caused a layup and a 3. Not sure who missed the assignments but they were totally blown plays.

Tim sagged when freakin' Bogut set a high screen at the 3 point-line. (TRAP & MAKE BOGUT A SCORER!)

Patty guarding Curry is a joke, he got torched in the 3rd, 7 layups.

Danny didn't even guard him for one possession, chalk it up to Pop not giving a .

[YGWHI]

If Bobo plays, and with how the team toughed it out this game, I don't see any reason why we cant blow them out.

The real spirit of the game



Just hope Pop doesn't troll us and sit all guys on Sunday...

[100%duncan]

The real spirit of the game



Just hope Pop doesn't troll us and sit all guys on Sunday...

He already announced they'll play

[spursistan]

Good series of tweet from Seth Partnow on Spurs' offensive troubles with Warriors..

[Splits]

Porky got switched onto Draymond & Kawhi tried to help off Barnes

The first one he was in the corner, Danny barely sagged and gave a great contest. That was a luck shot. The second one had too much space.

[YGWHI]

He already announced they'll play

[SAGirl]

Good:
-Parker is ok for this matchup. He has proven he can guard the post-ups against thompson and barnes. He's also our best bet aside from Diaw to control the tempo.
-Danny Green caught fire, somewhat. His defense was always there, some steals here, deflections, we just need him catching fire like twice in 7 games tbh.
-Kawhi can play in Oracle. LMA also can, just sad that he got injured. Actually looked like a slow-paced game before the injury. Keep posting Kawhi and LMA and we'll be fine.
-We showed some heart cliche as . But I expect to win in a blow-out on Sunday. Hope Bobo plays.
-Pop showed some nice coaching. Refusing to give up and actually trying to learn something from the game unlike the first game in January.
-When Barnes beats you, it's usually a good thing.

Bad:
-Tim is a bad fit against this team.
-West seemed to be lost. Layup drills in the 3rd all cause of him.
-Mills looked like absolute dog .

Surprisingly agree with all of this 100%Duncan though you and I don't see eye to eye all the time.
Agree with your take.

I think the key is we might have to split up TD and LMA. The rest of the minutes at the 4, give to Boris a majority, then Kyle and then some to Kawhi if you want to go micro ball for a few minutes to close out the game for example. West offensively yes he can pass, yes he can shoot, but he can't guard a super fast team, he can't guard in transition and he's not a rim protector. HIm boxing out and rebounding? Not on time.

Not just this team, the raptors and pretty much any team with a decent guard scores on West easily even when he hangs back on PnR defense by a lot. He has so many other positives for our bench but Center is a defensive position first basically and he can't be that in the playoffs. Pop doesn't want to but he's going to have to split TD and LMA. D.West maybe doesn't get to play as much.

It was Chinook if I remember correctly who Nostradamused that long ago.

[Kawhitstorm]

I'd say Tim should be benched against GS from here on out. Let Diaw and LMA start. Manu's minutes may have to be limited even further unless he's having a great game

I agree Tim should be benched but he should still be part of the rotation. West got obliterated on defense & was just shooting jumpers; Tim can play when Curry is on the bench. Start LMA/Diaw & bring Tim/Kyle off the bench.

I also don't mind have a short leash on Manu since K-Mart seems playable.

So rotation against Worriers:

LMA/Tim
Diaw/Kyle/West
Kawhi/Manu/Simmons
Danny/K-Mart
Porky/Patty/Dre

Inactive: Bonner/Boban

[Kawhitstorm]

The first one he was in the corner, Danny barely sagged and gave a great contest. That was a luck shot. The second one had too much space.

Barnes was playing like Durant; if he does that in the playoffs then tip your hat to him.

[SAGirl]

I liked Anderson's play. Play under control offensively and rebounded well. D wasn't bad either.

He might end up playing more 4 with the SL, who knows? Our starting lineup did better with him than with TD.

[SAGirl]

Kyle played well. Props.

[100%duncan]

to your boy

[100%duncan]

Surprisingly agree with all of this 100%Duncan though you and I don't see eye to eye all the time.
Agree with your take.

I think the key is we might have to split up TD and LMA. The rest of the minutes at the 4, give to Boris a majority, then Kyle and then some to Kawhi if you want to go micro ball for a few minutes to close out the game for example. West offensively yes he can pass, yes he can shoot, but he can't guard a super fast team, he can't guard in transition and he's not a rim protector. HIm boxing out and rebounding? Not on time.

Not just this team, the raptors and pretty much any team with a decent guard scores on West easily even when he hangs back on PnR defense by a lot. He has so many other positives for our bench but Center is a defensive position first basically and he can't be that in the playoffs. Pop doesn't want to but he's going to have to split TD and LMA. D.West maybe doesn't get to play as much.

It was Chinook if I remember correctly who Nostradamused that long ago.

I've usually put it on West being undersized. Im still not overreacting to him but his D was really this game. Seemed like his mind wasnt on it. Im fine with him getting shat on due to his limitations but not due to his lack of focus. Hope it's a one time thing.

[SAGirl]

The biggest take away aside from the LMA injury was that Kyle has the potential to make an impact against the Warriors.

had to bump your post bc I agree. This is not the only game he has helped us. Just remember that doubters.

[Kawhitstorm]

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I think the key is we might have to split up TD and LMA. The rest of the minutes at the 4, give to Boris a majority, then Kyle and then some to Kawhi if you want to go micro ball for a few minutes to close out the game for example. West offensively yes he can pass, yes he can shoot, but he can't guard a super fast team, he can't guard in transition and he's not a rim protector. HIm boxing out and rebounding? Not on time.

I think Pop figured that out after the first matchup when he benched Tim/West. Today, the only revelation was Kyle being playable even against their starters & that K-Mart won't be a net negative against their bench.

[SAGirl]

I've usually put it on West being undersized. Im still not overreacting to him but his D was really this game. Seemed like his mind wasnt on it. Im fine with him getting shat on due to his limitations but not due to his lack of focus. Hope it's a one time thing.

I don't on him regularly or give hot takes against him. He is undersized, but I have seen the layup lines all these past games to know they are not a rarity but a norm.

[100%duncan]

Kmart playing ok is also big too. As long as he's not on defense and scores, esp with Mills being on both ends of the floor.