Game Thread Spurs (62-19) vs Nuggets (53-28) (Sunday 4/12/26) [7:30PM CDT]

[ace3g]

How many pts does Harrison need to get to average 10 for the season?

https://twitter.com/x/status/2043393640177820080

 

[heyheymymy]

How many pts does Harrison need to get to average 10 for the season?

17 points or more I think

 

[DAF86]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2043393640177820080

Damn, I thought it would be less.

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

That fat pussy Jokic is gonna play his 15 and dip. Spurs better win by 20

 

[heyheymymy]

damn Keldon Johnson is an Iron Man 6th Man

 

[heyheymymy]

As others suggested, I like the plan to force feed Barnes early get him about to it before the half and then let KJ pad for his 6MOTY after that.

 

[DAF86]

As others suggested, I like the plan to force feed Barnes early get him about to it before the half and then let KJ pad for his 6MOTY after that.

Just play to win, tbh.

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

 

[Dbreiden83080]

That fat pussy Jokic is gonna play his 15 and dip. Spurs better win by 20

I’m not sure how this is going to play out? If Denver is taking this a little bit serious Jok will play more like what Wemby played the other night. We will see?

 

[OK Computer]

As others suggested, I like the plan to force feed Barnes early get him about to it before the half and then let KJ pad for his 6MOTY after that.

They are going to respect the basketball gods.

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

I’m not sure how this is going to play out? If Denver is taking this a little bit serious Jok will play more like what Wemby played the other night. We will see?

I’m basing this on them resting like everyone else and Jokic ostensibly being put out there for all NBA/postseason awards consideration.

I don’t think I’d wanna burn Jokic out if I’m Denver.

All depends how we come out obviously

 

[spurs10]

If I'm this stoked for a regular season game, I might need some valium for the playoffs.

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

If I'm this stoked for a regular season game, I might need some valium for the playoffs.

Actual meaningful playoff basketball for the first time in damn near 10 years..makes you wanna cry…derozan years don’t count, always knew that loser wasn’t gonna do shit

 

[wEmBoY]

Is wemby going to play, if he plays then they should play him atleast 30 minutes to make sure not to fk up that 25ppg average.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

If I'm this stoked for a regular season game, I might need some valium for the playoffs.

Come playoff time

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2043411079867298018

 

[John B]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2043393640177820080

I think Champ and Keldon

 

[DTW]

I guess I mean, why would Tim be the target of that conversation? It’s not like Tim is universally number 10 on the top 10 list. Just kick LeBron off

Joker is better offensively, but the defense makes it so that I go with Tim.

I already heard Simmons and Lowe and others a few months ago talking about having some "uncomfortable" conversations if Jokic wins another championship, claiming he'd leap Johnson and Bird, who are generally ranked slightly ahead of Duncan.

Again, I'm not saying I agree, just that I can see it coming a mile away.

 

[blueguy]

I already heard Simmons and Lowe and others a few months ago talking about having some "uncomfortable" conversations if Jokic wins another championship, claiming he'd leap Johnson and Bird, who are generally ranked slightly ahead of Duncan.

Again, I'm not saying I agree, just that I can see it coming a mile away.

I get being annoyed…but who cares about online content or people’s opinions? It’s usually just to get clicks or views. If they think Jokic is better, so what? It was a different era anyway, it’s so hard to compare as it is. Duncan is top three of his era, one of the all time greats…who won five championships and brought me a lot of joy. I’m good.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

I already heard Simmons and Lowe and others a few months ago talking about having some "uncomfortable" conversations if Jokic wins another championship, claiming he'd leap Johnson and Bird, who are generally ranked slightly ahead of Duncan.

Again, I'm not saying I agree, just that I can see it coming a mile away.

I got Duncan ahead of Bird.. Magic is NOT better either IMO.. To me it is only really Jordan, and Kareem.. Maybe Wilt.. Let the old farts prattle on for content. Tim has 5 rings and 3 finals MVP awards.. And had to beat Shaq, Kobe, Lebron, Dirk etc to get them.. But I doubt Jok wins another ring unless he loads up with a Superteam..

 

[DTW]

I get being annoyed…but who cares about online content or people’s opinions? It’s usually just to get clicks or views. If they think Jokic is better, so what? It was a different era anyway, it’s so hard to compare as it is. Duncan is top three of his era, one of the all time greats…who won five championships and brought me a lot of joy. I’m good.

Agreed. I'm not losing any sleep over it. I'm just saying, if I had my druthers I'd rather it not become a thing.

 

[Arguendo]

All of a sudden posters here ignoring the risk of injury and wants full squad to play and beat the nuggets just to avoid them in the 2nd round. Lmao

Injuries can happen at any minute. This is not binary, it shouldn't be 0 or 100 minutes. Happy fucking median to find the risk/reward balance. Stop being a binary thinker.
Because the way everything played out, this is literally the most important of 82games this season. This game matters a lot. If you wanted Vic to play against the Mavs, or any time in the past couple of weeks but aren't ok with him playing today, you care more about awards than championships.

The Lakers are a massive 13.5pt favorites, better than 8:1 odds they win. Jazz are sitting their starters, Lakers are playing a G-league team.
Its exceedingly likely what the Spurs do today determines whether their road to the finals is Denver AND OKC or just one of those. That's fucking huge. Do you play the other 2 best teams or only 1?

If you actually care how the Spurs do in the post season, win this fucking game.

 

[Seventyniner]

The Spurs have already let Castle check into garbage time to get a triple double. Unless Barnes himself is against the idea, I bet the team tries to get him his 17 points.

It doesn't have to be force feeding him in iso situations, just play him 30 minutes or so, have him spot up in the corner, kick the ball his way often, and hope he isn't cold.

 

[Quentin_Compson]

Crazy that Wemby destroying AD and the Mavs in the season opener was already 81 games ago now ...
Here's to a good ending of the RS!

 

[rogcl1]

As others suggested, I like the plan to force feed Barnes early get him about to it before the half and then let KJ pad for his 6MOTY after that.

All this focus on individual stats is baloney. The rest will take care of itself.Just play basketball.Barnes is not the kind of guy that you force feed. His points generally come from the flow of the offense.