SPURS GAME DAY! GAME 69: SPURS VS. MAVS, 15-3-2023, 7:30PM (CT)

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Mamu had an open shot but faked the corner 3 and passed it. We kept passing it but by then the D had caught us. Overcooked it.

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Malaki the bucket.

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Barlow's length outside and tenacity and discipline inside seems to be bothering Wood. Good man D.

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We're 4 on 5 as Doug falls but Barlow gets the block. Nice.

They get a second chance and score but Barlow timing stood out well.

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BLAKE! LEFTY SCOOP!

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But we give up and end of Q floater bah!

[imagump1313]

Jesus.....this Dallas team is worse than Charlotte, Houston and Detroit put together without Doncic.

I can't watch us destroy our chance like this anymore. I'll check the score later and hope for the best.....

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1ST Q: SPURS 29 MAVS 28

We're getting good stops on D - that's what stands out well so far. We've taken two charges, got a block, a steal, too.

Good hustle.

Romeo was leading us with 7 points before he got subbed out. Now KJ leads us with 9 already.

Malaki leads the bench with 8, followed by Blake's 4, both efficient.

Balanced minutes distribution.

We're getting to the FT line well but have made only 5-8 so far.

Back to D - we have only 1TO this Q to their 5, so good ball protection.

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Jesus.....this Dallas team is worse than Charlotte, Houston and Detroit put together without Doncic.

I can't watch us destroy our chance like this anymore. I'll check the score later and hope for the best.....

AND Irving. I forget who they traded for the latter, but I think this is basically the supporting cast. Luka gets the bulk of possessions, then Irving. Without them, how did they not get Kleber or Powell, two starters, any shots? They usually move the ball better when their dominant guys are out.

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Aaaaand as soon as I hit 'Submit' they move the hell out of the ball for a wiiiiide open left corner 3...

Rotate, gents, rotate! And contest.

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Romeo fakes down low, gets hit and fouled. Hold his arm.

Over/under on his finishing the game?

(I ask half jokingly... haha... ha...)

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Romeo the ball hog?! That's twice he was down low versus bigger player(s) and thought to shoot it rather than kick out.

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Have to admit I have a soft spot for McGee after he steped up and went to join the USA Olympic team and won the Gold Medal with Pop and Keldon. He and his Mom are the only Mom and son duo to have a Gold.

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Dieng vs. McGee wasn't the matchup anyone was expecting but here we are.

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Pop looks to be in really good spirits on the sidelines. Coaching the young guys, laughing with the ref, smiling during the plays we are running. Nice to see.

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McGee's third foul already?! Wow...

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Sloppy bounce pass intended for Keldon gets picked off and we lose a basket in transition.

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KJ comes back at the same guy and uses his physicality to create space inside and gets the high spin hook J.

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Another O board costs us not only a second chance against but a converted one for 3.

[imagump1313]

Jesus.....this Dallas team is worse than Charlotte, Houston and Detroit put together without Doncic.

I can't watch us destroy our chance like this anymore. I'll check the score later and hope for the best.....

AND Irving. I forget who they traded for the latter, but I think this is basically the supporting cast. Luka gets the bulk of possessions, then Irving. Without them, how did they not get Kleber or Powell, two starters, any shots? They usually move the ball better when their dominant guys are out.

I don't talk about Irving because that waste of a human doesn't deserve my attention.....