On the second of a back to back, the Spurs scored 132.

[Wonder Bread Kid]

7 players in double figures.

15 free throws.

19 three pointers.

38 assists as a team.

67 bench points

17-4 record.

No player played more than 25 minutes.

I know it's Charlotte but a team is a team and a w is a w.

P.S.

Team is still without both Kawhi and Jackson.

[mrpibb]

**** you.

[IGotACoolStory]

Would never have happened if they didn't rest their players in the Heat game.

[Clifton]

I'm beginning to think that you could replace the Spurs with WNBA players and Pop would still take them to 50 wins and the second round. Does Duncan even matter anymore? Could be that good discipline and leadership from the head coach is that important?

[chocolatethunder]

Originally Posted by Clifton

Could be that good discipline and leadership from the head coach is that important?

Yes it most certainly is. You can achieve that in a variety of ways and Pop is about as skilled at doing that as anyone ever has been. He's old school and doesn't put up w/any shit. He came up under Larry Brown and is a real coach and basketball mind. Lots of good coaches came up under LB. His impact on basketball will be felt long after he's dead. That dude is a stone cold teacher.

[SCdac]

Originally Posted by Clifton

I'm beginning to think that you could replace the Spurs with WNBA players and Pop would still take them to 50 wins and the second round. Does Duncan even matter anymore? Could be that good discipline and leadership from the head coach is that important?

The first season Duncan is gone, people will realize that the answer to this is a huge YES. Before tonights game, he's leading the Spurs in points, rebounds, and blocks... at 36 years old!

[Whoah10115]

Originally Posted by chocolatethunder

Yes it most certainly is. You can achieve that in a variety of ways and Pop is about as skilled at doing that as anyone ever has been. He's old school and doesn't put up w/any shit.

I agree, but I also think some of it hampers them in the playoffs.

[chocolatethunder]

Originally Posted by Whoah10115

I agree, but I also think some of it hampers them in the playoffs.

Not sure what you mean when you say it hampers them.

[Whoah10115]

Originally Posted by chocolatethunder

Not sure what you mean when you say it hampers them.

I think he overmanages them.