Game Thread Spurs (59-19) vs. 76ers (43-35) (Mon 04/06/2026) [7:00 PM]

[thiste]

Jokic & Embiid keep elbowing their defenders in the chest, I guess one of those got to Victor...

 

[NASpurs]

Refs are not giving Steph any calls inside

They never do but they'll call him for bs on defense.

 

[Correct Crusader]

They never do but they'll call him for bs on defense.

That's the most annoying part.

 

[Splits]

Chatgpt

A rib contusion is basically a bruise to the rib or the surrounding muscles. It usually happens from a direct hit—like taking an elbow, falling hard, or getting hit while driving to the basket.

What it means medically​

• The bone itself is not broken (that would be a rib fracture)
• But there’s bleeding and inflammation in the tissue around the ribs
• It can be quite painful, especially with:
  • Deep breaths
  • Coughing
  • Twisting or sprinting

That’s why it’s tricky in basketball—breathing hard and core movement are constant.

How long NBA players miss​

In the NBA, recovery varies a lot depending on pain tolerance and severity:

• Mild contusion:
  0–3 games (sometimes day-to-day, may not miss time)
• Moderate contusion:
  About 1–2 weeks (roughly 3–8 games)
• Severe contusion:
  2–4+ weeks, especially if:
  • Breathing is painful
  • There’s concern about hidden fracture or cartilage damage

Worst case he comes back for the Denver series fully health, we don't need him to beat the Sons

 

[ace3g]

Harper!!!

 

[Correct Crusader]

Fuck yeah KJ!

 

[Rafa]

Beastly by Keldon

 

[SpursFan86]

Was just about to say, I don’t know why we’re running the entire offense through Castle vs. PG right now. Let Harper go to work.

 

[Correct Crusader]

Great rotations there.

 

[100%Duncan]

NBA Refs calling BULLSHIT on CB again. The whole fucking season

 

[Correct Crusader]

weak fucking call. Embitch gets away with way worse every possession.

 

[LeBowen]

I guess Mitch will have a lot of challenges saved up for the playoffs.

 

[poopbox]

Damn the 76ers flop alot

 

[poopbox]

I guess Mitch will have a lot of challenges saved up for the playoffs.

Pop hasn't updated his software to allow challenges yet. Won't see it until next season tbh.

 

[Trifecta]

Challenge

 

[ace3g]

CB will be like Castle between year 1 - 2. Castle got no respect driving to the basket then started to get calls in year 2.

CB will defend the same way in year 2 and won't be called for these "rookie" calls.

 

[Robz4000]

Wemby not coming back out to the bench to watch the rest of the game isn't a good sign tbh.

 

[Raven_]

KJ really abusing the matchup today.. great to see him recognise he has the advantage and should get the ball on every possession

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

A fox game like this is whatever in the context of a win at least he didn’t do anything to actively lose the game

 

[plateado]

SSteph is playing incredibly, but I like that Mitch took him out; he's one rebound away from a triple-double. But... this isn't who we are. F*you Bam

 

[Trifecta]

Must commend KJ on his defending Embiid

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

Wemby not coming back out to the bench to watch the rest of the game isn't a good sign tbh.

Was just thinking that. Unless he’s that locked in to rehabbing immediately after the injury (coping)

 

[frenchfred]

Wemby not coming back out to the bench to watch the rest of the game isn't a good sign tbh.

probably already at the hospital to do all the tests.

 

[Correct Crusader]

my god these calls are so fucking soft. Eat a dick ref

 

[Arguendo]

Is Steph is gonna get a chance to finish the triple double?