1. "the West is weird af so far, hard to judge imo" In response to Reply # 0
it's definitely gonna take near-full capacity performances from LMA (who's scored 20+pts 14 times this year, only 2 of those in losses) and Demar to do it but I agree the 8th spot is achievable, and then who knows
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2. "Since I posted this they moved from 11th to 9th" In response to Reply # 0
And there are 2.5 games separating them and the 4th seed. They look smooth...everybody is getting their looks. Pop got Rudy Gay sharing the ball! None of the stars are playing ridiculous minutes. I dont think they have the guns to beat the top teams in a 7 game series but they are playing winning basketball without struggling to find their rhythm.
5. "RE: DeRozan is fuckin BALLING but no one is noticing" In response to Reply # 3
That is what this post is about....it ain't just him tho....in that clip on twitter, look at that spacing....he has room to operate. He is not being forced to take a bunch of threes....its beautiful basketball to watch.
14. "I thought they were going to suffer because of their guards" In response to Reply # 8
with the injury to Dejounte and Ginobili and Parker gone. Early on it looked that way, but the young guards have stepped up, Betrans has stepped up...everyone is playing Spurs ball.
12. "Let’s ease up. Crowd + Toronto health + Green shot like he was a Spur" In response to Reply # 10
I respect what they’re doing and Derozan has been insane, but they’re also just doing what Pops teams do.
They’re seeded right now just like they were at the end of last year. They had a pretty good month, then a mediocre month, then a good month. Their win percentage for December is roughly what Indiana has done all year.
Being a borderline playoff team in the West is no place to be unless they’re molding these first rounders to be better than Mills/Forbes and planning to hit on another star to pair in the front court before next season starts.
13. "Last night they looked even better because of Forbes" In response to Reply # 10
usually its Belinelli that is the 4th scorer...but last night it was Forbes....that makes the first unit even more dangerous if he and White can hit spot up J's.
DeMar looks great. Lerch is happy, and Rudy is playing great all around ball.
This isn't my squad, but I am enjoying their play right now.
25. "RE: I legit never heard anyone say that before you..." In response to Reply # 23
>or since. I thought you started it because he went to SA >instead of the Lakers.
I think I did start it but again it was back in the Portland days when celery used to ride hard for them. If you do a search there are posts going back at least to 2013 calling him that and I'm pretty sure the nickname goes back further than that.
I had to be up at 4, this morning. The game didn't start til damn near 9, Central. I was dying!! Sucks to be on the losing end of that. Some bad reffing, but...the Spurs shot 84% from 3. It was like mid 3rd quarter before they missed their first one...and LMA was just a damn dog. Wish we had Noel to play him when Steven was out...or just in general. Hate that we lost on a night with so many career highs, too...Russ-24 assists, Jerami-25 points, T-Ferg hit 7 threes. These same two teams play again tomorrow night in OKC.
...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft
20. "OKC is really tough too. Westbrook as facilitator supreme???" In response to Reply # 18
I feel like he is pacing himself for the postseason, but then there are moments where he really works for the extra pass now that he has shooters. I also attribute that to Adams and his selflessness. Losing Noel definitely hurts, but they are dangerous.
30. "Yeah they are figuring out how to play and have more useful players" In response to Reply # 20
Got some athleticism and shooting in the mix, dumped a little dead weight (rhymes with fellow) and they are a fun team to watch now instead of a frustrating one.
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
35. "Yeah, respect to them." In response to Reply # 33
IDK where they go from here that awkward mix of so many aging contributors and probably-not-ready young guys. But they showed out against a clearly more talented team.
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