Game Thread Spurs (8-2) vs Warriors (6-6) (Wed 11/12/25) [7:00PM CDT]

[Shmurs]

refs use replay reviews to just hang out and take cigarette breaks during their shift.

For all the paradoxes of getting replay done correctly, one thing that they could do is say, “if we see you on camera dicking around instead of being committed to moving the game along, there will be consequences”.

But this is a participation trophy profession/social experiment so I won’t hold my breath

 

[Ice009]

Spurs made history tonight! #WinningWhileLosing

https://twitter.com/x/status/1988824048894091758

Darn, I thought it was the first time in Spurs history, didn't think it was the first time in the entire NBA, though, or is that the first time with a loss two players have done it?

Yeah, I mean, there’s no benefit in letting the media know. They’re going to keep that shit in-house. Like I said, I think they’re going to handle this with class and patience like they always do.

I just woke up this morning and I’m still frustrated about how Fox kept passing it to Keldon to create something rather than create something for Keldon. He’d also pass it early to Wemby… it’s as if he’s trying to prove something. What the hell was that?

Yeah, I don't know. I thought he played a bit strange/weird. Passing it early and also what you said, passing to others to create rather than really creating anything himself.

 

[OK Computer]

Darn, I thought it was the first time in Spurs history, didn't think it was the first time in the entire NBA, though, or is that the first time with a loss two players have done it?




Yeah, I don't know. I thought he played a bit strange/weird. Passing it early and also what you said, passing to others to create rather than really creating anything himself.

It was the first time in Spurs history, fourth or fifth time in NBA history of two teammates having triple doubles, and first time in NBA history that it happened in a loss.

 

[spursparker9]

Darn, I thought it was the first time in Spurs history, didn't think it was the first time in the entire NBA, though, or is that the first time with a loss two players have done it?




Yeah, I don't know. I thought he played a bit strange/weird. Passing it early and also what you said, passing to others to create rather than really creating anything himself.

Based on the description for the video:

For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with one block, extending his streak to 96 consecutive games with a block. Stephon Castle also notched a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. It marked the first time in San Antonio franchise history that two players recorded triple-doubles in the same game and just the 18th such instance in regular-season NBA history (20th overall, including playoffs).

Wembanyama, at 21 years and 312 days old, became the third-youngest player in NBA history to post a stat line of at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, trailing only Magic Johnson (21 years, 227 days) and Luka Dončić (who has done so four times).



So it should be the 1st time that 2 players on same team get triple double and still lost the game.

 

[sfernald]

Man hate to say it but fox looked so so bad in this game. What was with that 200 mile an hour pass that hit the very top of the backboard and bounced all the way to mid court giving the warriors an easy fast break? That was the kind of shit happening with him all game. It’s like he was a secret agent for the warriors or something. Ugh hope it’s just rust.

 

[Fireball]

I already hated that triple double mentioning during commentary when it was about to win the game.

I am very displeased with the outing of the Spurs. Playing a fucking old team on the second night of a b2b and not being able to get past their defenders at all. Pathetic.
Combine this with horrible defense by everybody. being the bigger team but not getting rebounds? Embarassing.
Praising Castle's hunting of Steph Curry all over the court but him ending up with 46 points? laughable
I bet my ass Castle agitated Curry into taking this game more seriously - otherwise he just would have floated through the game with disinterest

First really bad game by Fox ... lets see which direction he takes it over the next 10 games to get a better understanding what we have there with him

 

[Ice009]

I kind of forgot about the Warriors being on a back to back. I expected the Spurs to smash them, but, even though it was a back to back, I don't think Curry played much in the game before as they got smoked, so they probably weren't as tried as some of us thought going into the game. They were probably also really angry with their losses, so really, the Spurs should have been ready for it. They took them too lightly and screwed around after they got that decent lead. They got taught a lesson.

 

[Area 51.247]

stickers i think

New courts. They did a video segment on the NBA Cup court installation somewhere.

 

[SilverBlackFan]

I honestly think the new court messed with at least 4 of the side 3 pointers for the Spurs. Everyone shooting 3s to the right of the basket toward the backboard. Might have been the camera angle, but seemed like easy shots, but to the right.

 

[Area 51.247]

Fox, realistically, was in his third preseason game. He's still getting back into the ebb and flow of the game and making mistakes. Should loosen up and ramp up production soon.

His gravity, with Wemby's, has opened up the court for Castle to make plays and score. Steph's assists have gone up and turnovers down since Fox came back.

 

[Neuromancer]

Man hate to say it but fox looked so so bad in this game. What was with that 200 mile an hour pass that hit the very top of the backboard and bounced all the way to mid court giving the warriors an easy fast break? That was the kind of shit happening with him all game. It’s like he was a secret agent for the warriors or something. Ugh hope it’s just rust.

He bet the under, tbh

 

[DTW]

Predictable loss. The Warriors were due, had meetings in their hotel leading up to it and played their big three on the second night of a back to back to prove their urgency.

Would rather have got this out of the way before the Cup game. Even though it's gimmicky, for a young, ascending team, getting to the knockout rounds could provide valuable experience.

 

[Rocalcio]

How is it possible Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green even share the same locker room? Two enormous bullies that are totally full of shit. They haven’t thrown down yet?

It won’t take long

 

[koriwhat]

You could see the moment the Spurs were bamboozled, 2mins left in the 2nd, by Curry and they never shook that off. Before that moment, the Spurs looked like they were running a clinic. I don't know how you correct that confidence beat down besides more playing time against more elite shooters like Curry even though there's no one else like Curry in the league.

 

[koriwhat]

Oh, and the officiating was insanely lopsided. NBA is still pretending an offensive player, while shooting, looks to throw themselves backwards to warrant a foul is a legal foul. It's so ridiculous and was tried time and time again last night and it was unfortunately rewarded, mainly Curry.

 

[OK Computer]

You could see the moment the Spurs were bamboozled, 2mins left in the 2nd, by Curry and they never shook that off. Before that moment, the Spurs looked like they were running a clinic. I don't know how you correct that confidence beat down besides more playing time against more elite shooters like Curry even though there's no one else like Curry in the league.

This is my impression as well. As much as I’ve shitted on Fox and was disappointed in the outcome, the Spurs were behind the wheel for most of the game. It didn’t even look competitive - the Spurs looked like tiers above the Warriors in terms of talent and cohesiveness.

This season will be all about the team shedding their youth and putting their desire for flash behind them. This is why in nearly every clip where Mitch is talking in the huddle, he’s always saying to them things like “you are all adults” or “embrace the boring”. It will continue to be the theme of the season until everybody finally buys in. You can see Castle slowly getting it when he’s withholding himself from making the flashy pass.

Hopefully soon Wemby gets it too. But I remain skeptical since a couple nights ago he justified him taking threes by saying “guess I made the right decision” in one of the post game interviews. He thinks 3s are always better than 2s, and in some cases it is, but not when you are inefficient it isn’t.

 

[koriwhat]

This is my impression as well. As much as I’ve shitted on Fox and was disappointed in the outcome, the Spurs were behind the wheel for most of the game. It didn’t even look competitive - the Spurs looked like tiers above the Warriors in terms of talent and cohesiveness.

This season will be all about the team shedding their youth and putting their desire for flash behind them. This is why in nearly every clip where Mitch is talking in the huddle, he’s always saying to them things like “you are all adults” or “embrace the boring”. It will continue to be the theme of the season until everybody finally buys in. You can see Castle slowly getting it when he’s withholding himself from making the flashy pass.

Hopefully soon Wemby gets it too. But I remain skeptical since a couple nights ago he justified him taking threes by saying “guess I made the right decision” in one of the post game interviews. He thinks 3s are always better than 2s, and in some cases it is, but not when you are inefficient it isn’t.

Wemby's problem is weight, especially in the paint, and not realizing he's the biggest dude on the court at all times. I think he's stuck on SG mode and needs to adjust to being a PF/C with SG skills. He'll get it in due time and he's already shown us how he's evolved the game and done some plays over the seasons I've never witnessed in all my years watching bball. Dude's phenomenal but he needs to realize he's Goliath and David is nowhere to be found.

 

[Kick-Stand]

Oh, and the officiating was insanely lopsided. NBA is still pretending an offensive player, while shooting, looks to throw themselves backwards to warrant a foul is a legal foul. It's so ridiculous and was tried time and time again last night and it was unfortunately rewarded, mainly Curry.

That foul call from Green running into Wemby's elbow really pissed me off. Fucking Shaq used to grab the ball and swing both elbows into his defenders face every time down the floor and Wemby gets one for being tall and running down the floor? And it's almost a flagrant? Bullshit.

 

[koriwhat]

That foul call from Green running into Wemby's elbow really pissed me off. Fucking Shaq used to grab the ball and swing both elbows into his defenders face every time down the floor and Wemby gets one for being tall and running down the floor? And it's almost a flagrant? Bullshit.

It's as if the league expects Wemby to keep his arms close to his chest which is unusual to all players. So he gets no spacing at all and Green gets to move forward with his head initiating contact on a normal roll to the basket for Wemby. It's ridiculous on all accounts!

 

[dastexan]

That foul call from Green running into Wemby's elbow really pissed me off. Fucking Shaq used to grab the ball and swing both elbows into his defenders face every time down the floor and Wemby gets one for being tall and running down the floor? And it's almost a flagrant? Bullshit.

Thats really the point I made earlier. Its something that the NBA has to correct and soon. It can't be that every player can have that natural movement except Victor because of his height, his elbows just happen to be in the face.

Either call that exact move as a foul for EVERY player and really see the games grind to a halt or accept that its part of the reality with Victor, move on with life and stop faling for players acting jobs. Actually enforce flopping rules.

Plus dont let the antics of Draymond happen night in and night out. The amount of shit they let him get away with last night was embarassing honestly.

 

[twodeep]

Just finished watching the game. Very disappointed with the loss. Steph and Victor compeled hard, but it wasn't enough.

One big difference between OKC and the Spurs (when looking at young teams), is that the Spurs are loaded with poor defenders and to a lesser extent average shooters. Without Victor and Steph on the floor, Spurs get abused on defense. Luke is good too, but he can't really guard on the perimeter. Dylan has also shown the makings of a good defense player, so the Spurs missed him too. I think Dylan would have provided some resistance on the defensive end if he were playing. They're really going to have to look at breaking up this friendship crew at some point.

The issue is a coaching issue plain and simple harper does nothing for this shit show defense sorry that is the reality of the situation. We are talking about guys not in help and communicate that allows them to stunt and recover Barnes has been lazy quite a bit that is coaching because it continues to happen. We are talking about guys not getting up on screens and forcing the ball carrier to their help defense or if they do the help defense is in lala land. I seen guys just stare at the ball never watching both ball and man so their guys just floats and gets open (this happens quite a bit). Wemby is a human eraser and just covers all this up; I mean he comes from the three point line to get a block and cover that shit up. We have a coaching issue on defense and yes it is a coaching issue because it is happening team wide. Harper helps zero on team defense he is not an ailen rim protector that is doing stuff in the nba no one has ever done on covering up shit defense.

 

[Ice009]

I didn't say Harper would turn the whole defense around. I was just saying he's a plus defender on a team that doesn't have many. I agree with most of what you said.

 

[twodeep]

I didn't say Harper would turn the whole defense around. I was just saying he's a plus defender on a team that doesn't have many. I agree with most of what you said.

Irrelevant if the team defense is not fixed

 

[TAPS]

Feels like the Warriors gave the blueprint to beat the Spurs defense (credit to the Bulls too.) If you can shoot 3's and hunt Fox Spurs may have a long night.

 

[Mugen]

Feels like the Warriors gave the blueprint to beat the Spurs defense (credit to the Bulls too.) If you can shoot 3's and hunt Fox Spurs may have a long night.

I mean make 3s and go at the weakest defender on the court isn't exactly groundbreaking strategy tbh.