Game Thread: Spurs vs Celtics -- Fri. (12/8) - 8:30/C (4:30am Riga Time)

[Ice009]

Great win. Some mistakes at the end that could have cost us dearly, but happy to get the win.

What do you guys think of Bryn Forbes on the defensive end so far this season? I think he's improved A LOT since last year. He's really competing and trying hard.

[Ron Swanson]

Pau has been told he's not playing tomorrow night.

[daslicer]

This is what I agree with 100%. I had no problem resting Tim, Manu and now Tony (because he's coming back from a major injury). No one else should be resting. Tim was playing 40 minutes plus in all the big games when he was Kawhi's age. It's ing ridiculous.

You're putting more stress and strain on the healthy players that are there. Danny and Kyle have both been playing hard this season and now they're injured. So my logic is that all this resting of healthy players can have more negative effects than positive ones. The other one being your main players aren't ready for extended minutes in the playoffs and they can't perform under physical duress when their minutes are increased. they tire to easily, and that could be disasterous with the game up for grabs in the later stages of it, or at the end of the game when it's on the line.

Even back in 2010, or whenever Malik Hairston was here is when I first disagreed with it. Don't ask me why I mentioned Malik, it's just around that time I remember Pop doing it and I've disagreed with it ever since. I agree with Tim Grover (Jordan and D-Wade's former trainer) in regards to resting. He thinks players can't learn to push through fatigue and build mental toughness from it for when it really matters.

And the other issue is, how long does Tony and Rudy have to keep playing the same amount of limited minutes? Surely if they're cleared 100% and have been back a while, how would keeping them at the exact same amount of minutes make the chances or re-injury less? I agree Tony's minutes should still be limited, but what about Rudy? How long do you continue to play him limited minutes? He still needs to learn the plays and learn/improve on defense. He's not going to do that without court time.

I have a theory which is that Duncan's meniscus injury in '00 traumatized Pop. Prior to that injury he didn't care so much about resting guys but I feel that injury planted the seeds for his obsession with rest.

[Chinook]

You know Brown picked Mills right? Even if that was the Good Murray out there, it's the same thing. They switched and Rudy closed out. They tend to switch everything in those scenarios

Remember, you're talking to a dude who thinks the Spurs play everyone one-on-one.

[sasaint]

Great win. Some mistakes at the end that could have cost us dearly, but happy to get the win.

What do you guys think of Bryn Forbes on the defensive end so far this season? I think he's improved A LOT since last year. He's really competing and trying hard.

I agree. On the C's next-to-last possession Bryn did a very good job of keeping Kyrie in front of him.

[cjw]

Great win. Some mistakes at the end that could have cost us dearly, but happy to get the win.

What do you guys think of Bryn Forbes on the defensive end so far this season? I think he's improved A LOT since last year. He's really competing and trying hard.

He’s exerting energy and playing within the system. Some mistakes and fouls when he gets beat still, but he’s not a designated hitter that you can only play when the other team is playing an Andre Roberson or Tony Allen.

[Thunder1]

without the BIG One, and 2 good perimeter players.
Lamarcus gave them a lot of trouble. Bryn, Manu and Hots played well.. but the truth is LMA dominated when he went inside, he grabbed offensive boards, and so did Rudy. Kawhi would have killed them too had he played.

Team is in a great position. They just have to get healthy.

+1...

[Ice009]

He didn't even play that many minutes, did he?

What in the is this clown of a coach doing. This predetermined resting has to stop.

I'll use the UFC for an example. If I fighter doesn't take any damage in a fight, then they can have another fight with a quick turnaround time if they want to.

If Pau isn't fatigued and feeling good, there's no need to rest him. Just limit his minutes in the next game depending on how it's going.

[BillMc]

Had a fraternity brother from Vegas. I NEVER sat in the same game with him.

[SAGirl]

Great win. Some mistakes at the end that could have cost us dearly, but happy to get the win.

What do you guys think of Bryn Forbes on the defensive end so far this season? I think he's improved A LOT since last year. He's really competing and trying hard.

He and Davis have improved a lot. There were times Jaylen got the best of him, but it was on the open court or when the guy had a step on him. He can't be expected to do much more than he did in those situations. He didn't commit stupid fouls or gambles. When he was posted up he held his ground. He's a lot stronger than he was last season. He competes, doesn't miss rotations.

that was 35 minutes he played. He's in phenomenal shape. Hope we keep him.

[SAGirl]

Remember, you're talking to a dude who thinks the Spurs play everyone one-on-one.

Chinook you had a great call on Bryn Forbes. He should be re-signed.

[BillMc]

without the BIG One, and 2 good perimeter players.
Lamarcus gave them a lot of trouble. Bryn, Manu and Hots played well.. but the truth is LMA dominated when he went inside, he grabbed offensive boards, and so did Rudy. Kawhi would have killed them too had he played.

Team is in a great position. They just have to get healthy.

This

[BatManu20]

[BillMc]

What's the early word on Danny?

[Mr. Body]

Aldridge absolutely abused Horford.

Ginobili. ing incredible.

Forbes. Go get it, son. Great job filling in.

Bertans played well and hard.

[BatManu20]

[bklynspursfan]

Remember, you're talking to a dude who thinks the Spurs play everyone one-on-one.

Just silliness. His obsession with Murray really clouds his judgment

[BatManu20]

Lol

[Ice009]

I have a theory which is that Duncan's meniscus injury in '00 traumatized Pop. Prior to that injury he didn't care so much about resting guys but I feel that injury planted the seeds for his obsession with rest.

Tim still played big minutes after that injury, though. It was later on when he was older that Pop started resting him. What was that degenerative condition that Tim had? Tendonosis? I recall the resting with Tim starting after that 2009 season where he was playing on one leg in the playoffs and also around the time he was diagnosed with Tendonosis that Pop started resting him. I always agreed with resting Tim from there on 100%, just not with anyone else until recently with Manu (2014 onward) and Tony (2015 onward). Pau's already playing somewhat limited minutes and he seems healthy, so I don't think he should be resting. Rudy and TP due to major injures, yes on those two, but in Rudy's case, I think it's time to start increasing his minutes if he's feeling good. If not yet, how much more time do you guys think before Rudy should start getting more minutes?

He needs the time to learn the defense better and the offense too. I think the other day he said he's still learning and winging it at times.

[BatManu20]

[BatManu20]

[BatManu20]

[sasaint]

He and Davis have improved a lot. There were times Jaylen got the best of him, but it was on the open court or when the guy had a step on him. He can't be expected to do much more than he did in those situations. He didn't commit stupid fouls or gambles. When he was posted up he held his ground. He's a lot stronger than he was last season. He competes, doesn't miss rotations.

that was 35 minutes he played. He's in phenomenal shape. Hope we keep him.

My offseason priorities are to 1) move 50Mills (unless we get lucky and move him sooner), 2) re-sign Danny, ) re-sign Kyle, 3) re-sign Rudy and 4) re-sign Bryn.

Oops, wrong thread.

[BatManu20]

Same, tbh.

[BackHome]

Manu facial expression when Irving’s three ball went in and out.