Game Thread: Spurs vs. Thunder -- Nov 1, 2012

[wut]

No Ginobili.
Spurs were exhausted from a back-to-back game in New Orleans last night. OKC was well rested for a few days.
Spurs still win.
LOL at OKC.

It's a good point. Barkley letting his love for Thunder cloud his judgement....no logic to his opinion.

[Antidope]

Words cannot describe how much I love basketball right now

[AussieFanKurt]

Easy shot, tbh... credit to Pop...

True tbh, Pop knew that was going down, he drew up the play

[z0sa]

Westbrick is such a dumb

[Kidd K]

Parker again ting on Westbrook like he has his whole career.

Btw, Barkley needs to educate himself on Westbrook's stats against Parker, and stop acting like 6/21 isn't par for the course for him against TP.

Westbrook's career regular season FG% against Parker: 37%

Westbrook's FG% against parker in the playoffs: 37%

How well does he think Westbrook is supposed to be shooting against TP? He almost ALWAYS struggles against Parker.

[AussieFanKurt]

Early on (even without Gino) this game has me more concerned about OKC. Spurs had to hit a game winner even though OKC shot sub 40% and they are working in a major piece with little time. I don't know if this Spurs team can beat OKC in a 7 game series even without Harden.

If Westbrick continues to be , won't be a problem

[Timmy4ever]

anyone upload the TP's last shot. plz

[HI-FI]

awesome, awesome ending. that was a huge early victory for us.

[Robz4000]

Dem Spurs

[Solid D]

Great effort on a back 2 back by everyone on the Spurs! The Duncan contest-and-rebound, the Diaw save falling out of bounds to Parker for 3 as shot clock is running down. Pop subs-in Leonard for Jack for defense. Leonard makes the steal. Great play drawn up for Parker and misdirection totally opens up Parker for the winner. Total team effort on tired legs.

[Kidd K]

Kenny Smith dropping truth bombs about OKC. Barkley still in denial.

[DPG21920]

If Westbrick continues to be , won't be a problem

He the bed about as bad as you could hope for today and they almost won. He didn't have a great series vs the Spurs last year and they still won. The issue is, OKC can play poorly (like today) and it is still incredibly tough for the Spurs to beat them. Maybe a healthy Gino makes that a much different story, but I am not sure.

[BillMc]

Where are you?

Sorry, got so into the game I missed the question. I am in Ukraine!

[officer43]

Kenny Smith: Chuck, you full of ! Spurs are a better team than the Thunder right now...

[turkish spurs fan]

cCc san antonio spurs cCC

KAWHI

[AussieFanKurt]

He the bed about as bad as you could hope for today and they almost won. He didn't have a great series vs the Spurs last year and they still won. The issue is, OKC can play poorly (like today) and it is still incredibly tough for the Spurs to beat them. Maybe a healthy Gino makes that a much different story, but I am not sure.

Yeah my answer was simplistic I know. I do agree with you, but for now I'll just savour this win

[ace3g]

Thankfully Green didn't slip (common occurrence tonight with multiple players) prior to that pass to Parker

[wut]

Early on (even without Gino) this game has me more concerned about OKC. Spurs had to hit a game winner even though OKC shot sub 40% and they are working in a major piece with little time. I don't know if this Spurs team can beat OKC in a 7 game series even without Harden.

I don't think there is any reason to be alarmed this early on. Spurs didn't play well either....didn't hit outside shots, didn't spread the floor well, didn't pass well, no Manu, etc. Westbrook and Durant will play better, but outside of those two, who else is going to really perform? I don't see anyone for the Thunder who will step up enough in a 7 game series for them.

[DPG21920]

Agree with Solid D though - just a great effort and the energy level of this team is so great. They dont seem to have those long lapses anymore. They compete throughout.

[milkyway21]

Spurs

[DapDaGenius]

All the doubters need to be ashamed of themselves. I was worried but I didn't write-off the team.

YEAH TP9!!!! Disappointed in Kawhi though.

[slayermin]

[thunderfan]

Wow, Westbrook was just BRILLIANT tonight! , I was pleased with Martin. He came out there and filled in nicely. He made good decisions with the ball and made some shots - way more than I can say for the remainder of the team. Not real sure how we almost won that, but whatever. Duncan was very very good tonight. Oh well, on to tomorrow.

[99 Problems]

Go them there Spurs. Westbrick was our best player.

[timtonymanu]

All the doubters need to be ashamed of themselves. I was worried but I didn't write-off the team.

YEAH TP9!!!! Disappointed in Kawhi though.

WTF? Kawhi's steal pretty much sealed it for us. Are you high?