Game Thread Spurs (18-7) vs Knicks (18-7) (Tue 12/16/25) [7:30PM CDT]

[Paramore]

Gooooooooooooooooooooooo SPURS go!!!!!

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001022985876943289

So probably a similar gameplay to what they did against OKC. Sit him in the 1st, play him 5-6 min in the 2nd Qtr, another 5-8 min in the 3rd, and then the majority of the 4th.

 

[Kick-Stand]

its probably better if they lose. it doesnt count in the standings so no harm. would serve as a helpful reality check that beating okc yesterday doesnt mean you can take it easy tomorrow, every game is hard. the media narrative around them winning is nice, but maybe dont let them get too full of themselves after some nice december wins. remember how heavy they were celebrating after winning against miami and proceeded to get blown out by phoenix?

Nah man I'll take a win over a veteran Knicks team with lots of playoff experience who is probably going to win the east or at least make the ECF. May be a lot of media hype but a win tonight tells me they're not buying too into it because if they're not razor sharp Brunson and Co will run them off the floor.

 

[RC_Drunkford]

So probably a similar gameplay to what they did against OKC. Sit him in the 1st, play him 5-6 min in the 2nd Qtr, another 5-8 min in the 3rd, and then the majority of the 4th

he played 20 min against OKC. If he plays 25 against the Knicks he can play in the first

 

[spurraider21]

Nah man I'll take a win over a veteran Knicks team with lots of playoff experience who is probably going to win the east or at least make the ECF. May be a lot of media hype but a win tonight tells me they're not buying too into it because if they're not razor sharp Brunson and Co will run them off the floor.

thats a fair point

 

[DTW]

First elimination game I don't feel confident in . . .

- Spurs have outperformed their point differential, Knicks have underperformed theirs.
- Knicks loaded with veterans who haven't won a championship and know deep down this is probably their best chance to win something.
- McBride/Shamet out hurts Knicks depth, but rock solid top 6 makes it manageable in one off.
- Wembanyama more likely to show rust following adrenaline rush return.

 

[CGD]

I think this would be a good game to try out Fox, Castle, and Harper at the same time on the court, that way we can put pressure on Brunson defensively.

They’ll just hide him on Barnes or Champ

 

[DPGSpurs]

It’s going to be a tough game. NY all season is a top 5 offensive team and last 10 games is top 3 in both offensive and defensive rating. They have size, speed and Brunson always is tough for SA.

It’s all about pace. Spurs are a pace team and NY is not. Very different styles. If SA can force some TO and fight on boards and get out and run? They are in good shape. If they allow game to slow down and are not efficient it’s going to be rough.

 

[DTW]

They’ll just hide him on Barnes or Champ

Don't let Brunson hide/rest. Take his legs by running them (or Vassell, who he'll probably start on) off off-ball screens and in Barnes' case, post him.

 

[CGD]

Don't let Brunson hide/rest. Take his legs by running them (or Vassell, who he'll probably start on) off off-ball screens and in Barnes' case, post him.

So long as it doesn’t take them away from what they’re actually trying to do on offense, sure.

 

[Spursgenius]

will be a dogfight that little rat will make our life hard. Loves dribbling in front of you and feeling you on his has so he can flop for the and one

 

[spursparker9]

 

[Ice009]

It'll be a tough game. NY are not a team to take lightly. I want the Spurs to come out and smash them.

 

[SpursBrazil]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001082800741785937

 

[Mugen]

Just got into Vegas to see our boys win the Cup in person, Go Spurs Go tbh!