I dont think Baynes even suited up for this game as Splitter was back in the line-up.

Patty probably deserves a bit more of a heat check considering the small ball three point nature of this contest. Having said that the ship has probably sailed re Spurs Patty Mills.

They may have to give Mills a run, as Parker is really struggling to contain the GSW guards.

Great win by Golden State, that should set a cat amongst the pidgeons that didn't give them any hope, they should be 2-0 really!!

It's a shame patty can't get meaningful court time he is better off elsewhere, the upside is he's only 24

How Lebron won MVP over Mills and Baynes has me beat. Obviously because they didn't get the court time.

I'm sorry, but is this thread serious?

It's the same situation for Patty as faced by a lot of mid-range NBA players. Sit on the bench of a contender, playing sparingly, or go and play for a terrible team and play more.

Is it the same, the Spurs are not a young team so if they haven't recruited over him, Patty should be aware of his potential to be a bigger part of the starting lineup in a season or two.

But, he should also be very much aware that he should look elsewhere if he is a reasonable judge as all he needs to do is see if the next young kid coming through has something he doesn't!!

The issue is, do the Spurs have better options at his age or around his age, because Parker and Genobli are no spring chickens....

Parker struggled defensively all year with younger guards that can shoot. Lillard went off on him a couple of times.

Pop has lost the plot. I told you 3 months ago this would come back to bite him.

Mills needs to leave spurs!!

Pop set in his ways. These older guys need some back up. I'd play Mills & Baynes early & see how they go. He's stuck in the 'retro' where Parker, Ginobli & Duncan can still get it done. Great coach but needs to take some chances. I like Warriors 4 this series unless Pop tries something different!

Well this heading couldnt be further from the truth!

14+ seasons of 50+ wins in the regular season, as well as 4 championships for Popovich. These threads need to be flagged whenever I hear about any Aussie not getting playing time cause they're just stupid now.

Well they could have a part to play maybe but its stupid to say there being snubbed or that there definite game changes, its a look he could go to if he so desires but if he doesnt think its a safe bet hes not going to do it. If Patty wants more minutes, he should definitely move... if he wants to win however he should be patient.

Ha! This thread is funny. Baynes is not playing in this series purely because of match-ups. If Lee was there, I'd bet you'd see Aaron out there. No reason to play him though, as the Warriors are going small, especially after doing some hack-a-Bogut.

Mills? He could not guard Curry, and Klay Thompson is way too big for him.

* especially after the Spurs do some hack-a-Bogut.

Mills couldn't guard a paper bag full of takeaway curry.

Thank you to the above 2 posters!

Mills isnt that good. Baynes is an undersized banger. DEAL WITH IT! Im sure Pop would rather deal with the wrath of some odd posters on a South Aussie website than Texas if he benched the likes of TP, Manu and TD for our minimal Aussie talent.... all in the name of 'series changing stuff'. But really please continue this blind sighted support for 2 minimal role players, they are good at what they do, but what they do isnt much in the Spurs overall picture.

Its the playoffs, you gotta play your best players!
1 or 2 game spurts is great. But this is a best of 7 series!
Everything works in rotation and by depth chart Both Mills & Baynes are behind 2 other players

Agreed, there are reasons for them not playing significant minutes in an NBA finals series, let's face it any coach finds it tough to change their starting 5 and best 7 or so players if things aren't going to plan...

Spurs getting pushed by Warriors is not going to make it any better, but look at Jeremy LIN, you just never know what is down the track for our boys!!

Just, not quite now, in this situation I guess....

In all fairness Baynes and Mills are quality players and we know this because we see more of them. Patty has lit up almost every game he has got minutes in. He got a start once and hit 30+ points. Baynes is a tough player and tough is what you need in these series.

I agree they could do with a few more minutes but other than a blowout or injury it won't happen in this series

I agree they deserve more opportunity but they are last options on the depth charts

Its not snubbing. its coaching... simple as that. I dont think coaches take chances when they dont have to. They may get there oppurtunities and will probably snare a few minutes in the series so calm down.

Greek currency??

Baynes was never brought in to play regular minutes this season, rather as a long-term prospect. His time will come, perhaps as early as next season he may even be Splitter's back-up. I'm sure he is on board with the plan, as we all should be. Patty, I'm not so sure about his future. Is he a free-agent at the end of this season?