Game Thread: 1/31 Spurs vs. Thunder 7:30 PM CST (8:30 PM EST, 3:30 AM Riga Time)

[loveforthegame]

Damn that was nice. Too bad it doesn't count.

[ElNono]

Was 19 when he came out. It was an 8pt game when I posted that.

It's still a lead... these niglets are getting to the line like there's no tomorrow...

[timtonymanu]

Another halftime +10 lead. If Spurs end up blowing this game too, that would be ing awful

[ElNono]

Defense was great that half. You play the same D the 2nd half and we win this

[sasaint]

Was 19 when he came out. It was an 8pt game when I posted that.

Really was a 16-pt lead when Tony came out - it was 18, but Westbrook was at the line, and he sank both FTs.

[Strategic]

Hoping the Spurs don't the bed in the 3rd quarter

[TheGreatYacht]

Sean and Bill calling for a vote.... in Texas?

Texans would vote for a monkey as long as he has a bible

[BillMc]

Damn. That was almost in.

Ah, how many Saturday nights have I said those words.

[BillMc]

Defense was great that half. You play the same D the 2nd half and we win this

Yep

[DarrinS]

Parker gone, lead gone. Can't say I'm surprised

Spurs really could've used his world class defense

[NASpurs]

Btw:

Current search: Streaks with Points >= 100, in the NBA/BAA, from 1946-47 to 2016-17, by the San Antonios Spurs (Tex/Dal), in the regular season

Rk
Team
First
Last
Games

1
San Antonio Spurs
1978-12-12
1980-03-14
129

2
San Antonio Spurs
1983-02-04
1984-02-03
80

3
San Antonio Spurs
1987-02-28
1987-11-28
39

4
San Antonio Spurs
1987-12-23
1988-02-26
29

5
San Antonio Spurs
1978-03-31
1978-11-29
27

6
San Antonio Spurs
1984-03-03
1984-11-04
25

7
San Antonio Spurs
1986-02-11
1986-03-29
25

8
San Antonio Spurs
1982-01-26
1982-03-16
24

9
San Antonio Spurs
1985-02-01
1985-03-17
24

10
San Antonio Spurs
2016-12-10
2017-01-29
24

[RD2191]

Ah, how many Saturday nights have I said those words.

[DarrinS]

Sean and Bill calling for a vote.... in Texas?

Texans would vote for a monkey as long as he has a bible

The perpetually butthurt

[DPG21920]

Defense was great that half. You play the same D the 2nd half and we win this

Yup. I am thrilled with the defense I am seeing tonight. Very disciplined, everyone moving and rotating and a couple of tough calls vs our guys (nothing egregious but a couple tough calls you would like to see SA get at home).

[DPG21920]

i guess you don't wanna talk about tony parker's 1st half.

Wait - when TP shoots (efficiently) you cry. Tonight, he shoots 3 times to Kawhi's 13 (on a terrible 38% FG) and you complain?

[timtonymanu]

This game showing why I think OKC can beat the Spurs in the first round tbh.

What are you seeing that you think this way? Edit: in before Spurs end up losing this game

[Robz4000]

What are you seeing that you think this way? Edit: in before Spurs end up losing this game

Refs and overwhelming athleticism. If the Spurs can defend like this all series they'll win, but it'll be tiring. I'd like to see their offense start rolling.

[TheGreatYacht]

Wait - when TP shoots (efficiently) you cry. Tonight, he shoots 3 times to Kawhi's 13 (on a terrible 38% FG) and you complain?

You're arguing with an Argie with a mullet

[DPG21920]

Westbrook style assures steals and TOs.

Can we hold them under 40 before half...

Refs and overwhelming athleticism. If the Spurs can defend like this all series they'll win, but it'll be tiring. I'd like to see their offense start rolling.

Spurs are getting decent enough looks. But Kawhi really inefficient on a lot of shots hurts. But SA is getting good enough looks.

[BillMc]

Yup. I am thrilled with the defense I am seeing tonight. Very disciplined, everyone moving and rotating and a couple of tough calls vs our guys (nothing egregious but a couple tough calls you would like to see SA get at home).

This

[DPG21920]

Roberson shooting

[Strategic]

Nice start

[DPG21920]

Nice LMA way to come out and take a wet hot steaming Gambitt on them .

[loveforthegame]

Nice start to the 3rd.

[Strategic]

Roberson shooting

He's imposing his skill