Game Thread Playoffs Round 2, Game 1: Spurs vs Timberwolves (0-0) (Mon 05/04/2026) [8:30 CDT]

[siraulo22]

i expect this team to bounce back in game 2

but its not a given, they're gonna have to earn it vs this twolves team

i wouldnt be shocked either way, but obviously hoping they deliver and show that they're ready for this

 

[OK Computer]

The Spurs did beat themselves but saying we don't need frontcourt help is far out there. Randle is a big, he had 21 and 10 rebs. Reid is a big. He had 9 rebs and blocked 2 or 3 shots against our smaller guys because of his length. We absolutely need frontcourt help. When Wemby's out, their team went straight to the paint to score.

Randle is going to score because he’s their top option and has one of the best, diverse skillsets on offense. Those 20 pts were not efficient. Reid’s 9 pts is below his season average. These guys did not perform above their average. What does Reid blocking smaller guys have to do with anything - are you suggesting not to play any guards on offense? That happens throughout the game. He blocks shots like Wemby blocks shots.

No one is going to be as good at defending the paint as Wemby, of course there will be a drop off. If there’s anyone to blame for poor interior defense, it’s Kornet.

 

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Finch running circles around Mitch will be a problem

 

[OK Computer]

Conley and Shannon were both the heroes for the Twolves last night. Better team execution on defense probably would have limited them more. That has nothing to do with size. In fact, having more size probably would have made it harder to chase either of these two.

The other hero was one legged- Anthony Edwards. Nobody is stopping Ant on offense - healthy or not healthy. You only counter that with your offense coming from your own stars. We failed that last night with Fox and even Wemby.

 

[kxs783]

Randle is going to score because he’s their top option and has one of the best, diverse skillsets on offense. Those 20 pts were not efficient. Reid’s 9 pts is below his season average. These guys did not perform above their average. What does Reid blocking smaller guys have to do with anything - are you suggesting not to play any guards on offense? That happens throughout the game. He blocks shots like Wemby blocks shots.

No one is going to be as good at defending the paint as Wemby, of course there will be a drop off. If there’s anyone to blame for poor interior defense, it’s Kornet.

Reid had 12pts AND 9 rebs. I'll take that from one of our bigs if we had one. Reid blocking smaller guys shows that he has a presence inside the paint with his length and ability to block shots. That's usually a big man trait, that's what that means. He did that with one on one defense, not weak side help. What big besides Wemby do we have that does that? And you saying Kornet has poor interior defense proves the point that we need frontcourt help.

Edit: It shows Reid only had 1 block but I could've sworn he had 2 alone on Keldon.

 

[OK Computer]

Reid had 12pts AND 9 rebs. I'll take that from one of our bigs if we had one. Reid blocking smaller guys shows that he has a presence inside the paint with his length and ability to block shots. That's usually a big man trait, that's what that means. He did that with one on one defense, not weak side help. What big besides Wemby do we have that does that? And you saying Kornet has poor interior defense proves the point that we need frontcourt help.

If we’re concerned about things that are the natural flow of a basketball game and has less impact on the loss than the other more obvious weaknesses of last night’s game, be my guest. Champagnie had 17 pts and 7 rebounds if we want to play the counting stats game.

The Spurs were not outrebounded by the Twolves as a whole - which should be all that matters instead of individual stats that you focus on. Yes, Wemby is a big part of that - it’s our scheme and I don’t get the attempts to remove him out of the equation.

 

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Stop the big talk. Our 7'5 alien was content to brick away from deep. No additional big was solving that for him.

Our all star 50 million PG played like a beta cuck. No big would solve that.

Our strategy and prep was non existent and our offense looked like summer league hero iso retard ball. No big would solve that. That's on our dipshit sycophantic coaching hire.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

That’s the thing. We’re only going to be able to have this kind of depth when Wemby/castle/harper are on rookie contracts. I feel like not enough people understand this.

Well, you can’t have everything in this life

It has to be a true big 3 and they have to kick some serious ass. CB also needs to develop into somebody consistent for us. Right now he’s really just an elite athlete.

 

[kxs783]

If we’re concerned about things that are the natural flow of a basketball game and has less impact on the loss than the other more obvious weaknesses of last night’s game, be my guest. Champagnie had 17 pts and 7 rebounds if we want to play the counting stats game.

The Spurs were not outrebounded by the Twolves as a whole - which should be all that matters instead of individual stats that you focus on. Yes, Wemby is a big part of that - it’s our scheme and I don’t get the attempts to remove him out of the equation.

Ok, I'm fine with agreeing to disagree on this matter.

 

[kxs783]

Not having a big to throw the ball to in the paint to get a bucket like Reid/Randle, can be a big advantage for us when the shots aren't falling like tonight. Wemby isn't there yet and not sure he'll ever play that style. I'm hoping that's our main focus this off-season. Or at least someone who can guard those types. When you look at it, every team left in the playoffs have back to the basket post players who can score except us.

 

[100%Duncan]

I just smashed my TV in front of 30 guests at my party because of the game. My wife just took our crying kids and said they’re all spending the week at a hotel. This team has ruined my life and my party. I can’t handle this anymore. Goodbye Spurs. I am no longer a fan.

What pasta is this

 

[eric365]

If we go out in the second round we're not close to winning a chip. We'd need to get some new players in the offseason

Wemby, Castle and Harper should improve every year in the next 2 or 3 years.
Especially Wemby while he add some muscles every year

Spurs were not even expected to be a top 6 team in the West at the start of the season and we were already projecting to be in contention by 2027.
And now that they achieved so much, we are not close?

 

[amans]

Not having a big to throw the ball to in the paint to get a bucket like Reid/Randle, can be a big advantage for us when the shots aren't falling like tonight. Wemby isn't there yet and not sure he'll ever play that style. I'm hoping that's our main focus this off-season. Or at least someone who can guard those types. When you look at it, every team left in the playoffs have back to the basket post players who can score except us.

We don't need anyone new to do this, we need Wemby to learn to post up way more often and learn to get decent midrange/paint shots for himself.

 

[Spurs Homer]

Where all the "spurs sweep!" and "spurs bringing the brooms!" brave posters at?

The better team will win in a 7 game series...the spurs went to portland and took care of business - and they have to continue to stay the course and the spurs are the better team and even with a bad offensive game were thisclose and had that champagnie shot fallen they would be repairing the frost bank center right now from last nights pandemonium...