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Mitch Cumsteen

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  1. Some early season stats and thoughts... the schedule has been weak (other than Miami) and it is way early in the season to draw any conclusions, so take everything with a grain of salt but: The Spurs are essentially tied with OKC in defensive rating (104.1 vs. 104.2) leading the league. Spurs are #8 in offensive rating. They are second in net rating (13.4) behind Denver (14.4) who just got a massive boost by beating the Pels by 34. Miami (10.4) and OKC (9.9) are #3 and #4, respectively. Miami had been on fire prior to last night averaging 131.5 ppg. Spurs held them to 101. They also play at the fastest pace in the league and the Spurs are #27, if that gives you an idea on how they are imposing their will on teams defensively and controlling pace. The Spurs are #1 in rebounding percentage (essentially tied with Houston). Spurs are 5th in EFG%. The Spurs are #2 in defensive FG% (42%) - Boston is #1 at 40.1%, which makes no sense to me. The Spurs also have the league's highest differential between DFG% an OFG% at 4.0%. Spurs are 22nd in assist percentage. I'm pretty sure they led the league in assist percentage last year despite being pretty fucking awful on offense. They are 17th in TO% and 20th in AST/TO ratio which is pretty bad (thanks Stephon), but they are also creating shots differently than last year. They are 24th in 3PA and 22nd in 3PM. I think last year they were toward the top of the league in attempts and near the bottom in makes. Obviously pace plays into that, but shot selection... how does it work? Worst stat of all: they are 27th in FT% at 73%. In any event, this team is winning by playing great defense and killing teams on the boards, and playing efficiently on offense at a slow pace. That's how you win in the playoffs. Love that they're doing it without Fox, Olynyk, Sochan and for the most part Kornet. I think you will see offensive efficiency get even better once they all get healthy. I want to see them play better competition, but there's still sooooo much room for growth both from the overall youth learning curve and the return of the injured guys not to mention making their fucking free throws. KJ and Vassell finding roles that they can excel in has been gratifying and fun to watch, and I think you have to give a lot of credit to Mitch for that. Then again, blah blah blah.... it's all about Wemby. Also... has anyone looked at the NBA cup groupings? Spurs, Nuggets, Rockets, Warriors and Blazers. Nice job, league 82-0 still on the table. Just saying. GSG.
  2. Castle really strong down the stretch. Great game from him tonight.
  3. Spurs can’t solve this zone. This is where coaching matters Mitch.
  4. Are we sure Harper is a rookie? I don’t understand how he literally makes zero rookie mistakes. He was a little iffy for about one half opening night but the dude plays like a 10 year vet.
  5. You would think they could have stayed alive at least until Black Friday, right?
  6. That dude can't get a break. Gets injured right before the draft, costing him who knows how many draft slots and dollars plus a missed rookie season. And now testicular cancer. At least the rookie deal is guaranteed. Good luck to the guy.
  7. In other news... the sun will rise in the east and set in the west.
  8. They have basil too at HEB. Biggest time saver ever in the kitchen. I'm also a recent converter to this ridiculous item... chicken shredder. I buy so many rotisserie chickens and then shred and use them in everything.... chicken chili, tortilla soup, gumbo ya ya, various chicken/pasta dishes, etc.
  9. This rookie class appears to be pretty ridiculous. Aside from those ahove, both Fairs and Queen have been really good for New Orleans. And Collin Murray Boyles from Toronto is a total animal. Love the way he gets after it on defense. I've been beyond impressed with Dylan Harper so far. I don't think he's going to get enough minutes to win ROY especially compared to the kind of numbers Edgecombe is going to put up playing 40 mpg, but he may very well end up being the best player in this draft. Jason Kidd isn't doing Flagg any favors playing him at the point. Are they still doing that? So, so dumb.
  10. Some sad news to report on the SA restaurant front: Good Time Charlies on Broadway has apparently got the blues and closed. Sold to the Do-Seum, probably for parking. Bee's on Lockhill-Selma has closed also. That one hurts. I've been eating there for 40+ years going back to when it was Senor Mike's.
  11. It was 100% about getting out of that contract. That albatross destroyed their cap and ability to re-sign their own free agents (Bruce Brown, KCP, etc.) or make any other moves for three years and they had no bench because of it. That they were able to replace MPJ with a three point threat like Cam Johnson at almost $20 million a year less was great work by their front office to unfuck themselves.
  12. Wemby only took 8 shots tonight. Still had 24 points (without taking a 3) 15 boards and was +35.
  13. That might be raps. Also Atlanta loses tonight to Bulls and now sitting at 1-3. People have been predicting them to be top 4 in the east but they’ve never been anything but .500 as long as Young has been there. It’s way early but I’m keeping an eye on that swap.
  14. And the fucker can’t make a free throw either.
  15. Live ball turnovers are the fastest way to let the other team back in the game. Castle has been loose with it all season. Need to take care of the ball.
  16. Fuck. No front court depth. It's times like these that make you wish Zach Collins was still on the roster.
  17. I didn't watch one second of that game, but there is no universe where Austin Reaves -- who is neither a physical post player or someone relelentlessly attacking the basket off the dribble -- should be getting to the free throw line that many times. Really, it's okay for the offensive and defensive player to make contact and not call a foul. It's called a "no call" and the league had it forever and everybody was cool with it. Hell, they used to do it on block/charges all the time and people were still okay with it. Plyaers would collide, the ball would roll out of bounds, they would usually give the ball back to the offensive team, and the game would go on. And players would stay on the court because they weren't getting in foul trouble with bullshit ticky tack calls. Somehow, we all managed to live through it and actually enjoy the games instead of this idiotic ass parade to the free throw line.
  18. Look at this shit in my man’s third pro game ever along with a smooth +33. This team is winning 50. Keldon finding his destiny as a hustle guy off the bench is gratifying. When they get Fox back plus Olynyk as another stretch big plus Sochan as another on ball defender? Yeah unless they get hit with the injury bug they’re getting 50.
  19. The most amazing stat so far for wemby is 2 games, 0 turnovers. He was a turnover machine last two years.
  20. Puffy tacos: Taco house on San Pedro or viva on McCullough (used to be Elaine’s). The place that used to be Taco Riendo on San Pedro that was also an Elaines at one point had great puffies too. I don’t know what it’s called now.
  21. That was ugly but I’ll take it.
  22. Bad reach on Victor. Probably should be a no call but there’s no need for that when you’re 8 feet tall.
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