Game Thread: Spurs at Rockets - Dec. 16, 2019 @ 7:00pm CST

[Strategic]

Some of Michael’s kids doing half time.

[R. DeMurre]

After all that good D, how the does Mills end up defending Harden on the last play?

Imagine how much the Spurs would be up if DeRozan didn't bog down the flow and Westbrook wasn't having the half of his life, tbh.

The potential of this team is so much higher without DeRozan.

[sasaint]

It's funny how Pop isn't a fan of the 3pt shot, but clearly places a great value on players that can shoot and the only thing he may love more than a great shooter is a really hard worker. Whatever you think of Bryn, he is obviously a great shooter & a really hard worker which is why I think Pop is so stuck on Forbes

Bryn is not a great shooter. he is way to streaky. He is breaking out of a slump tonight.

[itzsoweezee]

Demar doesn't give a if he wins or loses. He just wants his 20 points on 50% average so he can leverage a new contract in free agency. It's obvious he's a bad fit with this team with how poorly he ran the offense to close the half. "Bogs down" is the correct word. He's been doing that for two seasons now. Funny thing is, trading him wouldn't be blowing it up. We'd probably get a lot better(or close to the Kawhi-less 2018 team that made the playoffs)

Absolutely. It would be addition by subtraction. Just get him off the team. Trade him for another expecting contact if you have to

[sasaint]

The potential of this team is so much higher without DeRozan.

Somebody has to get that message through to Pop - somehow!

[Spurs Brazil]

I’ll say it again. DeRozan needs to go ASAP.

[Kurgan]

The potential of this team is so much higher without DeRozan.

Yup, every team he's been on has been better when he's off the court according to the On-Off numbers. An entire career of cancerous play is not a coincidence. It's a pattern. But his defenders will quote his multiple all-star appearances in a garbage Eastern Conference that was starving for talent.

[LakerHater]

[EasyMoney]

Demarre Carroll would have been far better during the 2nd quarter than demar. Let lamarcus run the show and stretch the floor with Carroll.

[Mugen]

Demarre Carroll would have been far better during the 2nd quarter than demar. Let lamarcus run the show and stretch the floor with Carroll.

Ehhhhhhhh

[vander]

Bryn guaranteed to be a starter for the rest of the year now, FO probably drafting that extension right now too

[John B]

I hope it’s not going to be another 25 trips to the line for Harden. It’s ridiculous how NBA officilas suck to this guy. Defense coach really needs to emphasize how to guard him. Have the discipline not to reach when he shows that ball, and take the charge

Great defensive scouting on not fouling Harden.

[LakerHater]

Oh my god DAVIS BERTANS TO MARKIEFF MORRIS: “You’re a *****.”

The Latvian Laser legend grows. https://t.co/FmXKG6xUU6

[Leetonidas]

Has Forbes ever taken a charge? Dude needs to quit being so soft and learn how to sacrifice his body

[Mugen]

Fun 1st half. Still time for the Rockets to cover though

[Robz4000]

Spurs get to choke a 20 point lead this time.

[Shakril]

Ok, i hope Poeltl gets it together in the 2nd half, it seems his D will be needed.

[DAF86]

Spurs get to choke a 20 point lead this time.

Unfortunately, one can sense it in the air.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Fun 1st half. Still time for the Rockets to cover though

Spurs gave up 32 in the second quarter. There's more than enough time if Forbes isn't unconscious in the second half.

[koriwhat]

yep confirmed, china owns the rockets! i mean did yall just see that weak excuse of a bootleg coyote just now? nothing but cheap and a fake product just like rockets and harden.

[Leetonidas]

Spurs forgot how to play defense again

[Strategic]

Seeing this team for 1st time this year it’s disappointing what level DeRozan is playing at. It’s a pretty low percentage of players that have come to the Spurs mid career and been able to contribute like we want. Wtf

[Kurgan]

Is there a more mentally weak player in NBA history than Dumbar? Fumbling the ball and missing shots when the pressure's on.

[Leetonidas]

Sweet now in comes Mills to get abused by Westbrook

[Robz4000]

Get DeRozan and Forbes off the court for s sake.