*** Official Game 1/82: Spurs @ Dubs Game Thread sponsored by Valvoline ***

[Chinook]

So glad to have the NBA back, tbh

And then West signs with Cleveland.

[outmap]

Which lineup was the most lethal?

Patty, Jon, Manu, Kawhi, LMA.

[Obstructed_View]

I can't remember an exact play I'll have to watch the game again
Watch the play right before Simmons block on Curry, that's a pass most bigs should and can be able to catch (not a super clean pass, but a pass an average big will not struggle with). He just lamely puts 1 hand out there trying to catch the ball (not smart at all), fumbles it, and then doesn't hustle enough to just grab the ball which was near him. instead tries to box out Green from hustling for the ball which he fails at, it was pretty easy for him to go and catch that

Fair enough. I'll accept that you saw one that I didn't. I don't think that's the one where he slipped the pick and rolled to the basket. The pass on that one was at his shoelaces and he was lucky to get a hand on it at all.

He was brought in to be a defender, he didn't look stellar in the preseason, and he came in and was +29 with 8 rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes against the team everyone's afraid of. I'll take his one made bucket as gravy.

[Obstructed_View]

He and Pau had difficulty together in spacing but once LMA realized they had nothing for him down low, he adjusted accordingly. He also made some tough jumpers. I'd say it was an outstanding game considering it was opening night. You can tell he'll be better this season and when Kawhi had some tough moments, he picked him up and vice versa. This can be a great situation for LMA if he doesn't let ego get in the way...and it won't.

That Dirk jumper was crazy.

[Kawhitstorm]

And then West signs with Cleveland.

Can't West just ask Sideshow Bob to give him a ring for Christmas?

[SpurPadre]

If Simmons can keep this up when LDN returns, buh-bye Slomo, tbh.

[jiggy_55]

Fair enough. I'll accept that you saw one that I didn't. I don't think that's the one where he slipped the pick and rolled to the basket. The pass on that one was at his shoelaces and he was lucky to get a hand on it at all.

He was brought in to be a defender, he didn't look stellar in the preseason, and he came in and was +29 with 8 rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes against the team everyone's afraid of. I'll take his one made bucket as gravy.

I agree, for a start he looked fine

[raybies]

That is a great factoid.

I know it was the first game and all but there are issues with this warriors team.

Interior defense. That was pathetic.

Rebounding. Pathetic as well.

Depth - that bench is pretty weak tbh.

They doubled down on betas. Its a two headed beta snake running that offense. And the alleged real alpha is such a headcase and lacks mental composure. Running around screaming like he just hit the game winning shot of game seven of the finals after every dunk and basket made.

Nailed it

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

I can't believe I ing missed this game.

[DJR210]

One thing that I noticed today that was very promising.. Kawhi yelling "GOD DAMNIT" towards the refs after he felt he was fouled early on

[apalisoc_9]

Patty, Jon, Manu, Kawhi, LMA.

Who is the third girl in your sig? my god she is gorgeous

[Kawhitstorm]

One thing that I noticed today that was very promising.. Kawhi yelling "GOD DAMNIT" towards the refs after he felt he was fouled early on

He has been yelling at the refs since last season but they didn't put a respeck on his name until tonight.

One thing that's ACTUALLY new was him getting up & clapping/shouting after Simmons posterized McGee. Dat Leadership:

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Who is the third girl in your sig? my god she is gorgeous

Joyce, a local celebrity.

[TimDunkem]

Speaking of the J.Simms dunk - did anyone else see that Parker was the only one who didn't stand up or clap after the play? Typical Tony.

[raybies]

Speaking of the J.Simms dunk - did anyone else see that Parker was the only one who didn't stand up or clap after the play? Typical Tony.

Jealous as usual.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Speaking of the J.Simms dunk - did anyone else see that Parker was the only one who didn't stand up or clap after the play? Typical Tony.

He's a vet. He knows Pop's gonna chew Jonathon's ass out for it.

Manu be like : Yeeah! Ooops , !

[BillMc]

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Thanks for posting this!

[apalisoc_9]

Joyce, a local celebrity.

Give me a full name bro.

[r0drig0lac]

He's a vet. He knows Pop's gonna chew Jonathon's ass out for it.

Manu be like : Yeeah! Ooops , !

haha word

[BillMc]

I am curious to any that watched it on TNT. (I saw it on ILP). What did Kenny, Ernie, Chuck and Shaq have to say about the result? Anyone get on the Spurs bandwagon? Declare Kawhi the greatest? Say anything foolish, funny or outrageous?

[BillMc]

I'd also like to say:

1) Nono for President.
2) Is it too early to say "trap game" for Sacramento?

[Splits]

Thank you Valvoline based...

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[Robz4000]

I am curious to any that watched it on TNT. (I saw it on ILP). What did Kenny, Ernie, Chuck and Shaq have to say about the result? Anyone get on the Spurs bandwagon? Declare Kawhi the greatest? Say anything foolish, funny or outrageous?

Just the usual: Chuck calling Kiwi the second most complete player in the NBA behind Lebron (though he said him and Klay were neck-and-neck), Shaq said it was the system, and Kenny talking about how the Spurs take scrap heap players like Green, Mills, and Simmons and turn them into good NBA players. They talked down the Dubs more than they praised the Spurs, though Shaq calling out McGee was pretty funny.

[BillMc]

Just the usual: Chuck calling Kiwi the second most complete player in the NBA behind Lebron (though he said him and Klay were neck-and-neck), Shaq said it was the system, and Kenny talking about how the Spurs take scrap heap players like Green, Mills, and Simmons and turn them into good NBA players. They talked down the Dubs more than they praised the Spurs, though Shaq calling out McGee was pretty funny.

Cheers man. Sounds like typical TNT but its all good. Thanks.

[ElNono]

lol OP trying to now pretend we were providing the lube

lol OP

no, I said at halftime we were still going to lose this game, tbh... glad to be wrong...