How the NBA's 65-game award rule works:
• MVP, DPOY, MIP, All-NBA and All-Defensive need 65 counted games.
• A game counts at 20:00+. No rounding: 19:59.8 doesn't.
• Up to 2 games a season of 15:00-19:59 also count.
We track every player's count, every night.
@SamPrestiGM Ya he's been so consistent for so long. Almost never have a bad game, so come to expect this high level consistent play as well. Just really tough injury luck for him to shoulder a lot right now, and even with that he has done a great job with all things considered
@pinoyspursfan He has such good instincts on defense. Sometimes can be undisciplined but have so much potential there and he's also committed to the defensive end.
Spurs win! Great second half come back by the Spurs. Really hard to score on the Spurs with how fast Spurs perimeter players can cover ground with Wemby anchoring down low. Great to see Carter Bryant playing well and gaining some confidence too.
Great to hear Joakim Noah commentating this game. He would be the perfect player for the Spurs. Always play hard, known for his defense, and can be a connector on the offensive end.
@More_Luv@Corner_Coyote Tough start to the season for him. He finds himself in no man land at times where he can't put up a close contest and also not in good rebounding position if the shot doesn't go in. With that said, it's also on the Spurs perimeter players to prevent direct drives to the paint
Spurs closed the half with a mini run to keep it at striking distance down 14 points. Spurs should still be favored if they play up to their standards defensively. Need to execute better offensively too, took some lower percentage shots when there's still time at the shot clock