GT: Spurs vs. Cavaliers

Post #1 » by **Nolan** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:22 pm

When: 8:30 PM ET, November 23, 2013
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX

We're coming off a big win in Memphis to face the young and talented Cav's at home.

This one could be a tough one for us after a very physical game in Memphis.

Go Spurs!!

imagump1313 · Post #2 » by **imagump1313** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 7:25 pm

I'm predicting a close one

Like I said yesterday, I think we focus more on the road than we do at home. Cleveland did play last night as well so both teams could be sluggish.

Post #3 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:37 am

And the games blacked out for no apparent reason.

Cyrusman122000 · Post #4 » by **Cyrusman122000** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:33 am

65-32 at the half! Nice start!!!

Post #5 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:40 am

Well can't really complain about that first half.

imagump1313 · Post #6 » by **imagump1313** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:54 am

OMG Spurs! Settle down! 37 point lead....

Crazy_NBA_Fan · Post #7 » by **Crazy_NBA_Fan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:01 am

Pop is making me extremely nervous about my bet on this game. He went to the bench too early in the 2nd half. The Cavs are slowly making a comeback.

Post #8 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:06 am

Crazy_NBA_Fan wrote:Pop is making me extremely nervous about my bet on this game. He went to the bench too early in the 2nd half. The Cavs are slowly making a comeback.

What was your bet? That the Spur's were gonna double up on them? :lol:

imagump1313 · Post #9 » by **imagump1313** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:10 am

Pop soo classy. He could pick any Cav for those free throws and asked Woodson who he should pick

Crazy_NBA_Fan · Post #10 » by **Crazy_NBA_Fan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:17 am

Nolan wrote:
Crazy_NBA_Fan wrote:Pop is making me extremely nervous about my bet on this game. He went to the bench too early in the 2nd half. The Cavs are slowly making a comeback.

What was your bet? That the Spur's were gonna double up on them?

Spurs -10.5

I'm nervous because I had the Trail Blazers against the Bulls last night and they were down by 21 points at the half. I thought I had the game loss, next thing you know the Trail Blazers were up by 7 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

imagump1313 · Post #11 » by **imagump1313** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:22 am

Crazy_NBA_Fan wrote:
Nolan wrote:
Crazy_NBA_Fan wrote:Pop is making me extremely nervous about my bet on this game. He went to the bench too early in the 2nd half. The Cavs are slowly making a comeback.

What was your bet? That the Spur's were gonna double up on them?

Spurs -10.5

I'm nervous because I had the Trail Blazers against the Bulls last night and they were down by 21 points at the half. I thought I had the game loss, next thing you know the Trail Blazers were up by 7 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

9.5 minutes is a long time with the end of our bench playing. They seem to be doing ok though.

Crazy_NBA_Fan · Post #12 » by **Crazy_NBA_Fan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:31 am

Yeah their hanging in there. I didn't know the Spurs had 3rd string guys that were so good. I know Joseph because he's Canadian, but Nano and Baynes are pretty good.

Have you seen Golden State's 2nd string bench? Besides from Speights and Green, the rest are HORRIBLE. I had a 2nd half bet with Golden State and I saw a 23 point lead depleted to a 10 point lead at the end of the game.

Post #13 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:36 am

The balance on offense has been amazing. We've scored 120 points so far and only 4 guys have broken double digits and no one has more than 17.

Donald Kaufman · Post #14 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:23 pm

What's weird is that we're on a ten game win streak and I don't think we're playing particularly well.

We just ripped the Cavs apart. Bynum looked good for them. He's got every move in the big man playbook down to a fine art. Duhwight should watch some of his tape to get some pointers.

I like Baynes better than Ayres. Baynes is a big body and uses it well.

Post #15 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:04 pm

Some highlights from the second half.

The big three acting like a bunch of 12 year olds:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpVRn_IvNz4[/youtube]

And Matt Bonner channeling his inner Magic:

Bonner on the play:

“Yeah, we both kinda had the ball. It’s rare when I actually get a rebound. I called an iso for me, obviously. I would have dribbled through everybody and dunked it, but, unfortunately, Tony came back and got the ball. He ruined it. I would have been number one on the top ten at ESPN.”

Pop's reaction:

“He likes to screw with me once in a while. Get his teammates laughing because he knows I’m going to jump up off my seat.”

Post #16 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:07 pm

Donald Kaufman wrote:What's weird is that we're on a ten game win streak and I don't think we're playing particularly well.

We just ripped the Cavs apart. Bynum looked good for them. He's got every move in the big man playbook down to a fine art. Duhwight should watch some of his tape to get some pointers.

I like Baynes better than Ayres. Baynes is a big body and uses it well.

I feel the same way. I just haven't seen the offense or defense perform at that high level yet, but it is still early.