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

[Richie]

That's a great win

4 guys who did nothing in WCF were huge today: Tiago, Diaw, Green and Kawhi. Props

The first 3, yeah. But it's unfair to say Kawhi did nothing. He was one of the few bright spots of that series, IMO.

To be fair to Tiago, he was on the bench most of the series as he couldn't hit free throws.

[ace3g]

I wonder why Patty didn't get any playtime tonight and Neal did; more match ups type thing?

[TheSkeptic]

Shocked we got this, but there are still some concerning issues.

- Manu doesn't look where he needs to be.
- The officiating
- Duncan having trouble against OKC

I think that OKC's a little bit too fast for him. This game at least I admit I don't really remember what happened when we played them last time (besides losing terribly).

[Obstructed_View]

More good news: Looks like Gary Neal's starting to feel like himself again. That's encouraging considering the nature of his injury.

[Manu-20]

Spurs played much better D this game thats why they won this game as simple as that and we had guys step up who have improved from last year it's not that hard to figure out stop with this last season bs were in this season and this spurs team is simply better this year than last years.

[Capster]

GREAT WIN SPURS!!!!!

[Capt Bringdown]

If not for the refs and Manu's ups, we win by 20+. OKC's got the refs in their hip pocket, we really can't afford Manu's jackass play.

[td4mvp21]

A W is a W, but it's a shame that we taught OKC the lesson that the Spurs invariably cannot hold a lead.
Of course, OKC knows that already.

Spurs held on? Okc lost the lead this game.

[RD2191]

thats one lucky coyote

[HarlemHeat37]

How are people complaining about a win without Tony Parker vs. the WCF champs?..

The Spurs won despite Ginobili and Duncan struggling..this game was important for the confidence of Leonard, Green and Splitter and they responded well..it also shows Pop that Leonard and Splitter can be trusted to run some offense when Ginobili and Duncan are struggling..

[wut]

In all seriousness, the way both Kawhi and Splitter played was a very welcomed surprise...comparing them to last season's playoffs is like night and day. It spells good news.

[Spurs Brazil]

And it looks like Neal is back at backup PG

[Samr.]

Wow, I'm honestly a bit shocked that happened. Looks much better as a moral victory than a it does as a victory on paper. I'll take it regardless.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

The team didn't roll over today after that embarrassing loss to Portland! Splitter was beastly today.

[ElNono]

what crow? u really think a regular season game means anything.

tbh, everyone picked the Heat... there's no gutsy take there.

[CGD]

Tiago was a beast tonight. Hadnt seen that type of footwork from him before. And I loved how he went at A-baka.

[Brunodf]

This is what i've been talking about!Go big and force OKC to play Perkins/Ibaka in crunch time and they will suck

[TheSkeptic]

And it looks like Neal is back at backup PG

I'll be honest. I really don't like that.

[Mugen]

Solid win. Pray to whatever god you believe in that Tiago/Kawhi/DG can come close to these type of performances in the playoffs.

[Capster]

Spurs won this game in the 2nd quarter!!! read it

[Obstructed_View]

The Duncan / Splitter / Leonard front line is legit.

[Blizzardwizard]

Now where's that Thunder guy at?

[Strategic]

How are people complaining about a win without Tony Parker vs. the WCF champs?..

The Spurs won despite Ginobili and Duncan struggling..this game was important for the confidence of Leonard, Green and Splitter and they responded well..it also shows Pop that Leonard and Splitter can be trusted to run some offense when Ginobili and Duncan are struggling..

No kidding. Even more good news is that the Spurs future stars, Leonard, Splitter and Green didn't look so bad against Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka. yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

Westbrick, more shot attempts than points. ing loser

[Obstructed_View]

Solid win. Pray to whatever god you believe in that Tiago/Kawhi/DG can come close to these type of performances in the playoffs.

I'm pretty much counting on Parker not still being injured by then. Tonight wasn't drastically different than the way they've played all season long, they just stepped up.

If you want to pray, you should probably pray that Westbrook continues to dominate the ball the way he does.