OGT: San Antonio Spurs (47-16) vs Portland Trailblazers (42-22), 930PM ET on ESPN

[Uncle Drew]

Mired in a brief offensive lull, the Portland Trail Blazers are seeing their chances at a top-four seed in the Western Conference slip away. Perhaps facing the San Antonio Spurs, whom they played well against offensively in earlier matchups, can help Portland figure things out.

This time, however, San Antonio comes in as one of the NBA's hottest teams.

Portland will try to end a three-game slide Wednesday night when it visits league-leading San Antonio, which is aiming for its eighth straight win.

The Trail Blazers (42-22) trail fourth-place Houston by two games and are on the brink of their first four-game losing streak this season. Damian Lillard's 32 points weren't enough in a 109-99 loss at Memphis on Tuesday as Portland shot 40.7 percent.

Lillard hit a career-high 12 free throws on 13 attempts, but he and LaMarcus Aldridge were a combined 16 of 44 from the field. Wesley Matthews had five points on 1-for-7 shooting after scoring 26 in each of the previous two games.

Portland has been sub-par on the offensive end of late, shooting 40.6 percent in Sunday's 118-113 overtime loss at Houston. The Trail Blazers had 18 assists Tuesday, more than five below their season average, and totaled 17 in the first of three straight losses last week at Dallas.

They shot 31.6 percent from 3-point range in their previous five games before going 7 of 17 in Memphis.

"I thought we had a lot of shots we normally make. We took care of the ball," coach Terry Stotts said, referring to his club's eight turnovers. "We got to the free-throw line. We were aggressive. I thought it was just one of those nights."

Aldridge is shooting 35.2 percent over his last four games. Tuesday marked his sixth game back since missing five in a row due to a strained groin.

"I am going to find my rhythm and I am going to make those shots I've been missing soon," he said. "It will get a lot better."

If recent history is any indication, Wednesday could see Aldridge's proclamation come true. He's averaging 25.3 points and shooting 57.6 percent over his last seven matchups with San Antonio (47-16).

Portland shot 49.2 percent while taking two of three meetings earlier this season. Lillard's 26.8 scoring average in six career games against the Spurs is tied for his highest versus any team.

The Spurs didn't have Tony Parker, Tim Duncan or Kawhi Leonard for a 111-109 win at Portland on Feb. 19, but they've been surging with a fully healthy rotation. San Antonio has won 10 of 11 and seven in a row after Tuesday's 104-96 victory at Chicago.

Manu Ginobili scored 22 while Parker added 20.

"Wonderful game, we were very sharp," said Ginobili, who is shooting 64.1 percent over the past four games. "We made a lot of shots in the beginning, which gave us a lead that ... it's easier to play like that."

The Spurs have won all seven games since Leonard returned from a 14-game absence because of a fractured hand. He's averaging 15.0 points and 2.4 steals while going 12 of 23 from 3-point range in that stretch.

Parker was only 12 of 32 while totaling 29 points in the first two games against Portland, while Ginobili scored a season-high 29 in a 109-100 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Jan. 17.

Matthews is 16 of 25 from beyond the arc over his last four games versus San Antonio.

Time to fap.

[$LakerGold]

http://gofirstrowus.eu/watch/246307/4/watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-portland-trail-blazers.html

HD, 480p or 720p idk, but it's an HD stream.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Robin Lopez looks like a Brazilian Tiago Splitter.

[toooo]

6-0 start for the Spurs. If they win the first quarter, they win the game. 100%.

[toooo]

Spurs basketball is a work of art.

[toooo]

That ball movement doeeeeee.

[toooo]

I'm about to take this thread to a second page by myself.

[Uncle Drew]

http://puu.sh/7thP0.gif

I'm 100% sure Parker doesn't even have to look if Green is in that certain position.

[hitmanyr2k]

The ageless wonders....San Antonio Spurs.

[r0drig0lac]

clinic, simply beautiful to watch :bowdown:

[toooo]

How did you get that GIF up so fast???

[hitmanyr2k]

Aldridge can get a better shot than that. Duncan just showed him how

[Uncle Drew]

Timmy still friends with the bank. :pimp:

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Spurs got to have the best passing bigs in the NBA. Them or the Warriors. Even their bench bigs can pass the rock.

[Uncle Drew]

How did you get that GIF up so fast???
Because I'm that good.

[toooo]

Because I'm that good.
Sick ****ing join date, *******.

[Rose'sACL]

looks like Spurs will have an easy win here.

[BlackVVaves]

Blazers are a first round exit team.

Only top 8 teams I see them beating are the Mavs and Warriors. And, there's literally no chance of those match-ups occurring.

[Thunderfan86]

Come on Blazers, WTF? Beat these Spurs :banghead:

[Miller for 3]

Blazers looking mediocre lately.

[T_L_P]

Blazers looking mediocre lately.

They exploited their easy schedule early on in the season.

[Uncle Drew]

Tim Duncan is averaging a career high for per-36 rebounds, and he's close to a career high for rebound percentage, this season. He turns 38 next month.

Greatest player post MJ period.

[hitmanyr2k]

Aldridge has to do more of that rather than that Carlos Boozer type fadeaway shit.

[RoseCity07]

Earl Watson is running the team better than Lillard.:facepalm

[hitmanyr2k]

Potential to see 3 Frenchies on the court tonight in Parker, Batum and Diaw.

[T_L_P]

Greatest player post MJ period.

:bowdown:

[RoseCity07]

Splitter traveled.

[hitmanyr2k]

That Spurs passing :applause:

[Uncle Drew]

http://puu.sh/7tiNf.gif

[T_L_P]

Manu the God :bowdown:

CJ holding the ball like a fgt

[hitmanyr2k]

http://puu.sh/7tiNf.gif

It amazes me how other teams don't try to emulate this style of play and instead let their players ISO constantly.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Meyers Leonard is still in the NBA? I thought he retired 5 years ago.

[hitmanyr2k]

San Antonio's farm team is destroying Portland.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Dat LMA shot. Sick

[hitmanyr2k]

That was a ridiculous fluke shot by Aldridge :oldlol:

[Uncle Drew]

http://puu.sh/7tjPd.gif

[bmd]

Aldridge traveled his ass off to get that shot off.

[hitmanyr2k]

The Spurs need to run more plays for Leonard. Sometimes he can get lost out there.

[Uncle Drew]

Wow, what the hell Timmy.

[hitmanyr2k]

Duncan's expression after that airball :oldlol:

[RoseCity07]

Duncan shoots an air ball people say, "GOAT PF who cares".

Lebron shoots air ball people say, "Lechoke LOL scrub".

[hitmanyr2k]

Duncan shoots an air ball people say, "GOAT PF who cares".

Lebron shoots air ball people say, "Lechoke LOL scrub".

So? Does that hurt you mentally? Physically? :confusedshrug:

[T_L_P]

Lillard's getting too much space inside

[Uncle Drew]

Duncan shoots an air ball people say, "GOAT PF who cares".

Lebron shoots air ball people say, "Lechoke LOL scrub".
http://puu.sh/7tks1.gif

[Marlo_Stanfield]

would love LeBron to sign with the Spurs next season and popovich to stay their coach for 4 more years.
either Duncan or Ginobili will retire i think after this season:coleman:

[T_L_P]

Duncan shoots an air ball people say, "GOAT PF who cares".

Lebron shoots air ball people say, "Lechoke LOL scrub".

37-years-old, past-his-prime, nice guy that has never caused controversy.

29-years-old, in-his-prime, "villain" that doesn't seem shut up about himself.

:confusedshrug:

[T_L_P]

would love LeBron to sign with the Spurs next season and popovich to stay their coach for 4 more years.
either Duncan or Ginobili will retire i think after this season:coleman:

:oldlol: neither of them are going anywhere, unless they win the title (and even then I doubt Duncan will go).

[Uncle Drew]

Ball don't lie.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

:oldlol: neither of them are going anywhere, unless they win the title (and even then I doubt Duncan will go).
it depends on Manus post season imo.
he wasnt exactly brilliant the last one:roll: :roll:

[hitmanyr2k]

Here comes Portland again after playing like ass most of the quarter trying to go on another run to close it similar to the 1st qtr.

[T_L_P]

it depends on Manus post season imo.
he wasnt exactly brilliant the last one:roll: :roll:

Yeah, I'm unsure on Manu.

I just don't think Duncan would opt out of his contract though.

[RoseCity07]

Here comes Portland again after playing like ass most of the quarter trying to go on another run to close it similar to the 1st qtr.

I don't believe there is any way Portland wins this game. They are on a back to back and play sh*t defense. This game is as good as over.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Diaw is probably the sexiest human to ever live.

[hitmanyr2k]

The Lebron stopper with the big corner three. Take note Scott Brooks. That's how you draw up plays instead of that ISO bullshit lol.

[Inferno]

Come on guys, forget this blowout and come join the Warriors/Clippers game! I even have an HD link! http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328665 :lol

[Uncle Drew]

Aldridge hurt.

[Inferno]

Aldridge hurt.

Is it serious?

[Uncle Drew]

Is it serious?
Looks like it. Landed awkwardly on his back/tailbone as Baynes tried to get the charge.

[Inferno]

Looks like it. Landed awkwardly on his back/tailbone as Baynes tried to get the charge.

Ouch. There goes any hope Portland had of making noise in the playoffs.

[Uncle Drew]

http://puu.sh/7tm2n.jpg

Welp...

[buddha]

dat blazers curse

probably broke his ass.

[Micku]

Woow. I hope Aldridge injury isn't serious. The landing looked rough tho.

[RoseCity07]

Thomas Robinson is the worst player in the NBA. You can't get any worse.

He gets an offensive board and instead of passing it out he challenges 3 people in the paint and misses everything.

[Inferno]

Really sucks for LMA and I hope he gets better, but this might be a blessing in disguise for Portland. LMA gets to rest up his groin completely as well as this injury, while Blazers open up their offense more without going to LMA iso's so much, like they were when LMA was out after all star break.

[hitmanyr2k]

And we have a game!! I've said it time and time again Danny Green should never be allowed to create off the dribble. It always ends up in disaster :oldlol:

[Boarder Patrol]

And we have a game!! I've said it time and time again Danny Green should never be allowed to create off the dribble. It always ends up in disaster :oldlol:

I swear he's never hit that little floater in the lane. Literally 0% :lol :lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Parker has played like shit tonight. His handles are all messed up.

[Uncle Drew]

Back contusion for LMA.

[Inferno]

Back contusion for LMA.

Doesn't sound too bad.

[Uncle Drew]

Doesn't sound too bad.
Seemed a lot worse, dude was on lying on the floor for five minutes or so.

[T_L_P]

What a start :roll:

[hitmanyr2k]

Splitter has the worst touch around the basket of any big I've ever seen. He should try to dunk it whenever possible.

[bukowski81]

Splitter has the worst touch around the basket of any big I've ever seen. He should try to dunk it whenever possible.

What?? Thats probably his biggest strenght

[thefatmiral]

green just got stuffed on

[ninephive]

Splitter has the worst touch around the basket of any big I've ever seen. He should try to dunk it whenever possible.
I tend to agree. The key is ANY contact. If he doesn't get touched at all, then he has a chance at finishing. Is there is any contact whatsoever, it's not going in.

[zoom17]

Spurs peaking at the right time.

[hitmanyr2k]

What?? Thats probably his biggest strenght

That ridiculous hook shot he shoots always hits back rim and sometimes he gets a lucky bounce but more often than not he's laying a brick with that thing.

[BlazerRed]

Ugh, good game Spurs. The better team won. LMA injured.

It was a nice run while it lasted.