Spurs vs Hornets Game Blog, Preseason Game 2

[T Park]

Because I'm bored as hell with nothing to do, I decided to start the game blog for tonight.

I predict Parker sees little if any time tonight.

Duncan MAY play. Bowen MAY.

I'd say Vaughn and Hill get a crap load of time tonight.

Very interested in seeing how Watkins plays vs Chandler and West.

Interested to see how Mason guards Peja and Mo Pete.


Should be decent viewing, if you just care what the rookies and walk ons do and don't give a crap about everything else.

[xtremesteven33]

i wanna see how Hill guards Chris Paul....i think hell do a better job than Parker does.

[xtremesteven33]

Why doesnt Malik Hairston get any love on Spurstalk?

[lefty]

Expect some arrogant chest bumping from the Hornets

[usckk]

Do you guys know whether or not this game is on NBALP on Dish like last night's game?

[DPG21920]

Can someone post the link please? Especially one that does not involve SOP.

[Flux451]

Help!!!
I missed the action last night and enjoyed everyones comments.
How do I watch tonights game?
What time does it start?

Thanks

[xtremesteven33]

I have a MAC computer and cant view SOP links.....

[ElNono]

This game is not televised, period. All we might end up getting is the free Audio League Pass from NBA.com

[Solid D]

Who wants to see Chris Paul flop around like he just took a gunshot?

I'll probably go out or watch the Dallas Stars opening night game, or something.

[Manufan909]

Fuck, I'll be chilling in Houston tonight, I'll have 30+ pages to read when I get back. Unless there are some nice wireless servers where I'll be in H-town. Surely someone will have an open line I can jack.

[benefactor]

This game is not televised, period. All we might end up getting is the free Audio League Pass from NBA.com
Yeah...I have checked my guide on Dish and there is some other games on but not this one. Unless something happens in the next few hours its not likely to be televised. If there is no link I will probably just catch the box score later this evening. I hate listening to basketball on the radio.

[xellos88330]

You guys are geniuses when it comes to finding feeds and stuff. Don't give up!!! :toast

[Buddy Holly]

You guys are geniuses when it comes to finding feeds and stuff. Don't give up!!! :toast

Well, one of the teams has to be broadcasting the game in order for there to be a feed to stream online of the game, neither team is broadcasting the game so there will be no feed.

[T Park]

Looks like its ESPN Gamecast for the game tonight, or possible online play by play....

[remingtonbo2001]

No WOAI?

[T Park]

I would think OAI has it, who knows though.

I would suggest using the free feature, which I think NBA.COM is offering for radio PBP during the preseason.

[ducks]

now if only spurs win after the dodgers fucking choked!
it would be a wonderfully day!

[mystargtr34]

Ah that sux

[xellos88330]

dear Spurs god, please post the miracle of a feed to all the Spurs starved folk on this forum.

[T Park]

:lol

Xellos

neither team is broadcasting so I don't think there will be a magical post :lol

Or the Spurs could do like the Rampage did in the playoffs in the spring and just show what the lighthouse is showing.

[remingtonbo2001]

Well, if anyone is in the area I believe there are seats available to $5.

[xellos88330]

:lol

Xellos

neither team is broadcasting so I don't think there will be a magical post :lol

Or the Spurs could do like the Rampage did in the playoffs in the spring and just show what the lighthouse is showing.

Never hurts to pray!!! After all it worked for the Lakers. :toast

[T Park]

Never hurts to pray!!! After all it worked for the Lakers. :toast

Nah, a rigged trade and a team exhausted from no sleep and an injured second best player worked for the Lakers.

[remingtonbo2001]

I don't think there's a magical post.

I suppose I could go to the game, take my laptop and a webcam, and rig up a bootleg video.

Not too sure if that would go over well with Kori and LJ. :spin

[SenorSpur]

Because I'm bored as hell with nothing to do, I decided to start the game blog for tonight.

I predict Parker sees little if any time tonight.

Duncan MAY play. Bowen MAY.

I'd say Vaughn and Hill get a crap load of time tonight.

Very interested in seeing how Watkins plays vs Chandler and West.

Interested to see how Mason guards Peja and Mo Pete.


Should be decent viewing, if you just care what the rookies and walk ons do and don't give a crap about everything else.

Whatever you do, please provide updates on the new guys from last night (Watkins, Hairston, Hill). Some intriguing matchups against good competition.

[xellos88330]

I was thinking about going to the game. I had thought there would be a feed so I made plans to stay home. But no feed = ruined evening for me. At least I made some mean enchiladas to keep my spirits up.

[duncan228]

Jeff McDonald: Break out the big guns (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2008/10/jeff_mcdonald_b_16.html)

Now starting for the Spurs ... some guys you've heard of.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich Tim Duncan, Michael Finley and Bruce Bowen will all play in tonight's preseason game against New Orleans, after sitting out last night's loss at Houston. They will start alongside Matt Bonner and Tony Parker, both of whom started against the Rockets.

Here's guessing it will still be a short night for most, if not all, of the above.

Fabricio Oberto and and Ime Udoka will take their turn in street clothes, earning the night off.

Meanwhile, don't be surprised if Popovich gives Parker an early hook, replacing him with rookie George Hill. Spurs coaches are interested to see how Hill might react against New Orleans' Chris Paul, perhaps the toughest point-guard cover in the league.

[DPG21920]

Oh yeahhhhhhh

[xellos88330]

mmmm... tasty. lets see how the rookie hill handles paul. should prove to be interesting matchup. if hill does well, i am going to shoot myself for not going to the game.

[Obstructed_View]

Why in the FUCK does NBA.com fail to have the Spurs feed on the audio broadcast? They did the same shit last night. Looks like I'm going to have to sit in the fuckin' car if I want to hear the game.

[T Park]

I suppose I could go to the game, take my laptop and a webcam, and rig up a bootleg video.

Not too sure if that would go over well with Kori and LJ. :spin


I dare you to try and get that past the gestapo errrr guards at the Center :lol

[ElNono]

Why in the FUCK does NBA.com fail to have the Spurs feed on the audio broadcast? They did the same shit last night. Looks like I'm going to have to sit in the fuckin' car if I want to hear the game.

I'm receiving it just fine...

[Obstructed_View]

I dare you to try and get that past the gestapo errrr guards at the Center :lol

Two words: Diaper bag. That trick only works if you have kids, though.

[duncan228]

I've got Hornets call on NBA.com.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm receiving it just fine...

Both links go to the Hornets home broadcast for me. If you have a link to the OAI feed I'd be grateful.

[024]

will chris paul even play very long? spurs should immediately put in hill every time paul is in.

[T Park]

Why in the FUCK does NBA.com fail to have the Spurs feed on the audio broadcast? They did the same shit last night. Looks like I'm going to have to sit in the fuckin' car if I want to hear the game.

Sounds like when I worked in college and the way I spent my breaks :lol

[T Park]

Two words: Diaper bag. That trick only works if you have kids, though.

Interesting.

Hmmm, I'll have to remember that.

[Obstructed_View]

Sounds like when I worked in college and the way I spent my breaks :lol

That's been me since about 1992. I've had about 11 cars since then, and I've listened to multiple Spurs games in each one.

[mystargtr34]

Finlaaaay

[timtonymanu]

Finley looking good right now.

[mystargtr34]

Did Bonner make the 3 point play...

[mystargtr34]

Oh nah it was Tim :lol

[mystargtr34]

No it was Bonner with the 3 point play.... showing some life.

[Obstructed_View]

Interesting.

Hmmm, I'll have to remember that.

Movies are great when you can bring in your own drinks, candy and food. Put a diaper, a burp cloth and some wipes on top of them and you're golden.

[timtonymanu]

i cant wait to see Hill vs Paul.

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN NO announcers on radio.

Where's the Spurs feed?

[lurker23]

I'm also having troubles with Audio League Pass on NBA.com. In fact, I can't load any of the broadcasts on there. However, I got this computer after the end of last season, so it might be a problem on my end. Are other people actually having success from NBA.com?

[mystargtr34]

Both teams on fire.

[Ice009]

Parker's playing awesome again.

West killing us again.

[mystargtr34]

I'm also having troubles with Audio League Pass on NBA.com. In fact, I can't load any of the broadcasts on there. However, I got this computer after the end of last season, so it might be a problem on my end. Are other people actually having success from NBA.com?

Mine is fine.... i just clicked on the spurs game and listen live and its fine.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP and TD playing great

[angelbelow]

parker is on fire.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 18-17

TP with 8pts

[benefactor]

Click the Hornets name on when the game list comes up...

I know I said I hate listening to basketball, but I just can't stay away. :)

[timtonymanu]

George Hill!

[Ice009]

Hill In!

[mystargtr34]

George Hill and Mason in.

Hill; to the free throw line too.

[angelbelow]

Hill Is In!

[benefactor]

Hill in early...

[angelbelow]

too bad we cant witness hills D on paul

[ElNono]

Both links go to the Hornets home broadcast for me. If you have a link to the OAI feed I'd be grateful.

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/nba/7278/20_nba-san_antonio_audio_040930.asx

That's what I'm listening to, and it sounds like the Spurs feed.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/nba/7278/20_nba-san_antonio_audio_040930.asx

That's what I'm listening to, and it sounds like the Spurs feed.

No, that's the Hornets broadcast

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason J!!!!

[mystargtr34]

Mason for 33333333333

[benefactor]

Finley drains a triple...Watkins in.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill 333333333333333333333333333333

[Dex]

I really don't mind the Hornets announcers. They're not nearly as homerish as their TV announcers, and they do a pretty good job of not bashing on the opponents the whole time.

[mystargtr34]

It wasnt a 3? haha

Ah Hill for 3

[timtonymanu]

Mason with the jumper!
Hill for 3!

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley is hitting some shots.

I'd like to know how he's doing on D

[Ice009]

George Hill!!!!!!!

[benefactor]

Hill seems to be playing well early on. Nails in Vaughn's coffin....

[xellos88330]

Feel The Rush Of The Rookie!!!

[Ice009]

Spurs looking better at home. Gotta love that homecourt. I think we really should try for home court in the playoffs even with Manu out

[Ice009]

YES. Let's GO FARMER! Farmer in.

[mystargtr34]

I really don't mind the Hornets announcers. They're not nearly as homerish as their TV announcers, and they do a pretty good job of not bashing on the opponents the whole time.

I agree, but this guy who keeps tryin to tell us how the margin is made up is annoying.

[timvp]

George Ill can shoot now?

Nice.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner hit a J

[benefactor]

Mike James in...if you think Tolliver was jacking you are about to witness the master.

[mystargtr34]

Come on Watkins, box that runt out.

[angelbelow]

hill is looking good!

[angelbelow]

damn it posey

[Spurs Brazil]

Hornets up 31-30 after one

[benefactor]

Man this is making me crazy. Sure wish I could see everything.

[xellos88330]

Mason again!

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason another J

[angelbelow]

damn tolliver is done.

[benefactor]

I think my feed is a little behind.

[timtonymanu]

Go Mason!

[Ice009]

Tolliver sucks. Can't hit shit.

[mystargtr34]

Hill with a steal

[xellos88330]

duncan dunkin

[mystargtr34]

Timmy puttin it down.

My feed is behind too i think, the box score tells me whats gonna happen before it happens.

[remingtonbo2001]

Tim Duncan!

[Obstructed_View]

I really don't mind the Hornets announcers. They're not nearly as homerish as their TV announcers, and they do a pretty good job of not bashing on the opponents the whole time.

I have to say that they are very good. I'm enjoying the broadcast.

[mystargtr34]

:lol that news guy got shot down.

[timtonymanu]

I hope Tolliver makes his shots cause he's not looking good right now.

[xellos88330]

ooo farmer 3

[Ice009]

Farmer 3!!!!!!!!!!

[benefactor]

Farmer for the tre

[T Park]

I'd say with every clank Tolliver is sealing his fate back to the D-League.

With more solid games I'd say Watkins signs his own contract as well.

[angelbelow]

hope it doesnt start another cold war.

[angelbelow]

I'd say with every clank Tolliver is sealing his fate back to the D-League.

With more solid games I'd say Watkins signs his own contract as well.

yea..

[Spurs Brazil]

No Hairston so far

[benefactor]

I'd say with every clank Tolliver is sealing his fate back to the D-League.

With more solid games I'd say Watkins signs his own contract as well.
Yeah...I was expecting more. It kinda sucks because I think he is a smarter player and has a better nose for the ball than Bonner. But the last thing we need is yet another inconsistent three point shooter.

[BlackSwordsMan]

how are you guys watching this?

[mystargtr34]

When was the last time Duncan hit a jump shot.

[mystargtr34]

how are you guys watching this?

Just audio on nba.com

[angelbelow]

Just audio on nba.com

sadly yea.

[xellos88330]

ducan dunkin again

[Ice009]

Tolliver another miss for 3. WOW COME ON TOLLIVER. hit something MAN.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD dunk!!!

Tie at 44

[timtonymanu]

Go Hairston!

[benefactor]

Maybe Tolliver needs to hang up the outside shot and depend on his ability to hustle. Sounds like he is active on the boards.

[benefactor]

Lol Chris Paul commercial talking about what it takes to win a championship.

[Ice009]

Yeah Tolliver sounds like he is hustling.

Farmer back in. Another board by Tolliver.

edit : Tolliver HITS A THREE! Take away Tolliver's shooting and he is actually playing good!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver 33333333333333

[xellos88330]

bout damn time tolliver

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!

[xellos88330]

god, duncan is the man

[benefactor]

And he makes one...finally.

[angelbelow]

flawless.

[benefactor]

Dammit this pisses me off. Tolliver is really making an impact in every other part of the game except for the one he really needs to be. C'mon Tolliver...you have to cure is from Bonner!

[Ice009]

Another board by Tolliver.

How many boards has Tolliver got?

[Ice009]

Dammit this pisses me off. Tolliver is really making an impact in every other part of the game except for the one he really needs to be. C'mon Tolliver...you have to cure is from Bonner!

Tolliver doing it man. Just can't hit shots ;)

[Spurs Brazil]

Halftime

Spurs up 51-49

[benefactor]

Another board by Tolliver.

How many boards has Tolliver got?
6 in only 12min.

[xellos88330]

Thoughts so far?

[Ice009]

How bad is freaking Bonner?

Bonner is pretty much worthless apart from hitting the occasional shot. Too slow on D.

[timtonymanu]

Thoughts so far?

pretty impressed with Finley and Hill.
Duncan and Parker are dominating.
Hairston needs more playing time.
Tolliver is off again.

[Ice009]

What do you guys think of Bonner?

Should we be looking to trade him? Can he get better?

[angelbelow]

hes not that good..

[Ice009]

Thoughts so far?

We're all listening to the audio feed so we can't really say much as we can't view the game.

[benefactor]

Thoughts so far?
Finley looks pretty good and Hill is looking solid again as well. Tolliver knows how to find the ball but can't put it in the basket. Parker is Parker and Duncan is Duncan.

[xellos88330]

Sounds like the Spurs offense is going to definitely be better than last year with Duncan and Parker in the game.

[xellos88330]

I am surprised no Hornets fans are on here from what I have seen.

[benefactor]

More Hill and Hairston in the second half please....

[duncan228]

Updates: Spurs vs. Hornets (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Updates_Spurs_vs_Hornets_.html)
MySanAntonio.com - SPURS-HORNETS GAME BLOG

SECOND QUARTER

Anthony Tolliver was one of the new Spurs who saw playing time in the first half. Tolliver had four points and six rebounds in 12 minutes as the Spurs took a 51-49 halftime lead.

Tolliver, a center, is listed at only 6-foot-8. Despite that, he looks more than happy to throw his body around in the lane and fight for rebounds. He has a wide enough body to muscle some people out of the way. Tolliver also showed his versatility by hitting a 3-pointer.

Tolliver averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds last season in the NBA Developmental League. He averaged 13.4 points and 6.7 rebounds as a senior at Creighton.

Former Spur and San Antonio high school legend Devin Brown saw action for the Hornets in the second quarter.

Tim Duncan looks well rested. Early in the second quarter he grabbed an offensive rebound, spun around and threw down a dunk. He added a driving dunk later in the quarter.

FIRST QUARTER

The Spurs youngsters got a lot of playing time in the first quarter and the Hornets finished the period with a 31-30 lead.

Tony Parker and Michael Finley led the Spurs with eight points each. The slimmed-down Finley hit two 3-pointers.

Rookie point guard George Hill and shooting guard Roger Mason Jr. were the first two new Spurs to get into the game. Hill got some playing time alongside Spurs veterans like Duncan and Finley.

Hill found himself matched up against Hornets star point guard Chris Paul. Hill made a pair of free throws after being fouled on a fast break. He added a 3-pointer that put the Spurs in front 28-23.

The Spurs and Hornets, two of the top teams in the West last season, shot like playoff teams in the opening minutes with their starters on the floor. They combined to hit 15 of their first 21 shots. The Spurs took an 18-17 lead.

Spurs starters: Tim Duncan, Matt Bonner, Bruce Bowen, Michael Finley and Tony Parker.

PREGAME

Tim Duncan, Bruce Bowen and Michael Finley are in uniform for tonight's game. All three sat out Thursday's game in Houston.

A bunch of new Spurs will get their first taste of the AT&T Center tonight when the Spurs take on the New Orleans Hornets.

It is the second preseason game for the Spurs, who lost in Houston on Thursday night.

Several young Spurs got extensive playing time against the Rockets. Expect more of the same tonight.

The Hornets already have two preseason victories under their belts.

- Joe Alexander, MySanAntonio.com

[Spurs Brazil]

Starting the 3rd
Hill
Mason
Malik
Bonner
Watkins

[Ice009]

I'm sick of these Chandler alley oop dunks

[benefactor]

Hill starting

[benefactor]

Mason with the J

[Ice009]

Don't shoot Bonner

[Ice009]

Fuck Bonner Is Rubbish. Total Rubbish.

[benefactor]

Bonner back to bricking. All is right with the world.

[timtonymanu]

give the ball to Hairston!

[benefactor]

And another one...

[BlackSwordsMan]

maybe this year won't be so bad

[Ice009]

Hill going to get ripped?

[angelbelow]

bad start for hill

[benefactor]

Too many jumpers right now

[benefactor]

bad start for hill
Yeah...he is starting to force it a bit.

[Bartleby]

Don't shoot Bonner

Somebody needs to shoot Bonner.

[Spurs Brazil]

Watkins big block

Tolliver in

[benefactor]

Move around Watkins...keep the roots out of the ground.

[Ice009]

Get that shit out says Watkins

[benefactor]

Watkins is a freaking beast. We gotta find a place for him.

[timtonymanu]

How many blocks does Watkins have?

[mystargtr34]

Pop is a dumb shit sending in all the young guys against their best line up... good way to shoot their confidence.

[Ice009]

Man Spurs can't hit a shot yet again.

Great Vaughn in now since Hill was average. Come on George.

[benefactor]

Dammit Tolliver...

[Ice009]

Hairston 20 footer. wow Malik playing some ball.

[Ice009]

another miss by Tolliver

[benefactor]

Hairston...see what happens when you give him the ball?

[timtonymanu]

Go Malik!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver 333333333

[Ice009]

Tolliver hits a 3. Spurs have 7 points in the quarter. 3 minuntes to go int he quarter.

I love how other teams are playing starters against us deep into the game.

[angelbelow]

tolliver is turning it up!

[benefactor]

Hornets starters outscoring our scrubs...and Tolliver finds another one.

[angelbelow]

i guess either way, tolliver is an upgrade over bonner..

[benefactor]

i guess either way, tolliver is an upgrade over bonner..
At least he has some intangibles....

[mystargtr34]

Bonner is just horrendous.

[anakha]

Pop is a dumb shit sending in all the young guys against their best line up... good way to shoot their confidence.

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Ice009]

ANother 3 miss by Tolliver. :(.

[benefactor]

Pop has to be telling Tolliver to fire away.

[Ice009]

At least he has some intangibles....

I agree.

[Spurs Brazil]

JV layup

Hornets up 65-60

[Fermixalot]

another Tolliver miss....damn

[Ice009]

Pop is a dumb shit sending in all the young guys against their best line up... good way to shoot their confidence.

I think it's a good thing. Pop needs to see how they go up against top competition. Break 'em down and build them back up. It will be better off in the long run and improve their toughness too. You don't want to give thema false sense of confidence. You want them to know exactly what they have to work on to improve.

[timtonymanu]

Tolliver continues to jack up 3's and miss.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hornets up 69-60 after the 3rd

[benefactor]

All the Hornets starters are already over 21min. Do teams get some sort of goofy pleasure out of beating our scrubs in the preseason?

[timtonymanu]

All the Hornets starters are already over 21min. Do teams get some sort of goofy pleasure out of beating our scrubs in the preseason?

no. our team is just smarter at knowing not to overplay the starters.

[BlackSwordsMan]

good hope paul gets hurt

[Spurs Brazil]

Farmer for 2

[Ice009]

Good shot from Farmer.

[benefactor]

Remember...Tolliver is still only 23. Maybe we can stash him on the Toros next season and continue to let him develop. He already has a lot of good tools that could make him a nice backup forward.

[timtonymanu]

Go Spurs!!!

[thekingrobert]

5 point game, the young ones are playing nicely

[duncan228]

good hope paul gets hurt

?

[benefactor]

good hope paul gets hurt
Fail.

[Fermixalot]

hill back in!

[ducks]

good hope paul gets hurt

:nope:nope:nope:nope:nope:nope

[Phenomanul]

Is the game on DirecTV?

If so, what channel is the game on?

[Ice009]

Point guards out rebounding Bonner.

[Fermixalot]

ahh... its raining...

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs 6-22 from 3PT

Hornets up 13

[thekingrobert]

Posey shouldve been a Spur

[Ice009]

Spurs getting smashed now.

[timtonymanu]

dang Hornets up by 10.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm waiting for the announcement that it's not Pop on the sideline, but Dick Motta with a fake beard.

Translation: Dang they they shootin' a lotta threes!

[Anti.Hero]

What affect has Posey had on this game? granted it sounds like its starts vs scrubs.

[timtonymanu]

wat's the score? coz my updates are way behind.

[xellos88330]

Hariston in.

[Obstructed_View]

So far it's pick a half to go cold for the Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill 33333333333333

[Fermixalot]

w00t! Hill for 3!

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill layup, 8pts

[Fermixalot]

oh crap... ryan bowen is in. spurs are done.

[timtonymanu]

Green with the layup!

[Obstructed_View]

I can't say enough about how good this broadcast team is for New Orleans. This is as good a two man crew as I've heard in the NBA.

[Fermixalot]

green and 1 after the steal, nice. hariston running and assisting

[benefactor]

Not a lot of bright lights on the prospect tree tonight.

[mystargtr34]

I can't say enough about how good this broadcast team is for New Orleans. This is as good a two man crew as I've heard in the NBA.

Even give us cheerleader chants.

[timtonymanu]

Rasual Butler's playing? Where has he been?

[Obstructed_View]

Not a lot of bright lights on the prospect tree tonight.

The Hornets broadcasters have been going on about Hill. Sounds like they see something that's not showing up in the box.

[Fermixalot]

I can't say enough about how good this broadcast team is for New Orleans. This is as good a two man crew as I've heard in the NBA.

I-U-PUI!! I-U-PUI!!!

I agree, but one sounds like Bill Land, I think he said his name was Sean Land, possible relation?

[Obstructed_View]

Even give us cheerleader chants.

Eye, you, pee-you-eye.

[Obstructed_View]

Okay, time for a new motif. Gist is gone, and I have to accept it.

[benefactor]

The Hornets broadcasters have been going on about Hill. Sounds like they see something that's not showing up in the box.
He is probably the only light you can see... :)

[Obstructed_View]

If I'm Pop, I'm giving Hill the green light for the end of this game. Time to see what he can do.

[Fermixalot]

Okay, time for a new motif. Gist is gone, and I have to accept it.

NO!!! Your sig was the best one that didn't include some kind of semi-naked woman!

[Spurs Brazil]

Farmer 3333333333, 11pts

[Ice009]

Farmer 11 points tonight off of a three. I think he is the best shooter of these new guys.

[Obstructed_View]

Mike James has no conscience.

[Buddy Holly]

He is probably the only light you can see... :)

I'd include Green.

[Fermixalot]

5 point game, 1:27 to go!!! Let's go scrubs.... I mean Spurs...

edit: Damn mike james.

[Obstructed_View]

NO!!! Your sig was the best one that didn't include some kind of semi-naked woman!

Mmm...semi-naked woman.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hornets win 89-84

[Fermixalot]

Gaines!!! throw it down!!!!



....when it doesn't matter... but awesome.

[timtonymanu]

Mike James has no conscience.

what happened?

[Fermixalot]

what happened?

James hit a three right after Hill cut the lead to 5 with a three of his own pretty much icing the game. 3/4 3pt 18 pts...damn

[Fermixalot]

I only caught the second half, I was driving to Dallas for the TX-OU game, how were the young-ins?

It looks like Timmy and Tony did there job though so that's great.

[timtonymanu]

James hit a three right after Hill cut the lead to 5 with a three of his own pretty much icing the game. 3/4 3pt 18 pts...damn

oh ok. The Scrubs actually kept it close. good game for Farmer and Hill showed up.

Tolliver was off again.

[duncan228]

Final: Hornets 89, Spurs 84 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Updates_Spurs_vs_Hornets_.html)
MySanAntonio.com - SPURS-HORNETS GAME BLOG

FOURTH QUARTER

The Spurs' Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Michael Finley all looked solid early and sat out the second half of Friday's 89-84 preseason loss to the New Orleans Hornets at the AT&T Center.

For the second straight night, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gave the bulk of the playing time to a group of rookies, young players and newcomers.

Spurs rookie point guard George Hill got some experience playing with his veteran teammates in the first half. Center Anthony Tolliver showed aggressiveness going for rebounds against established NBA players and Desmon Farmer hit some 3-pointers down the stretch.

The young Spurs got a chance to learn the hard way in the second half - going head to head with New Orleans' top players. The Hornets starters put together a 16-7 run to start the second half.

Duncan had 12 points and three rebounds in less than 18 minutes. Parker had 10 points and three assists and Final had eight points including two 3-pointers.

Veteran point guard Jacque Vaughn ran the Spurs' offense for a long stretch in the second half. Vaughn went down hard in Thursday's game when he took a charge. Against the Hornets, he drew two more charges when Chris Paul ran through him.

THIRD QUARTER: SPURS SUBS VS. HORNETS STARTERS

The Hornets kept their starters in against a bunch of Spurs trying to make the team. As a result, the Hornets finished the third quarter with a 69-60 lead.

The Spurs' veterans might be done at halftime. They opened the second half with George Hill, Roger Mason Jr., Malik Hairston and Darryl Watkins. Matt Bonner was the only starter back out on the floor. Those five went up against the Hornets' starters.

Watkins got the crowd's attention with a block that sent a Hornets shot into the stands.

[Ice009]

I forgot about Mason. What did Mason end up?

He's not looking too good so far?

[Ice009]

oh ok. The Scrubs actually kept it close. good game for Farmer and Hill showed up.

Tolliver was off again.

Farmer's the one I think has some real skills. Good game from him. I want to see Pop give him more court time and the green light to see what he can really do.

[Fermixalot]

I forgot about Mason. What did Mason end up?

He's not looking too good so far?

Roger Mason

MIN:17 FGM:3-7 3PM: 0-1 FTM: 0-0 OREB: 1 DREB: 2 REB: 3

AST: 1 STL: 0 BLK: 0 TO: 1 PF: 0 PTS: 6

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/temp/10-10-08hill.jpg

[T Park]

haha thats a cook picture.

Nice kicks by G Hill there.

[duncan228]

Rookie impressive, but Spurs fall again (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Updates_Spurs_vs_Hornets_.html)
Hornets 89, Spurs 84
Jeff McDonald - Express-News

George Hill was a senior at IUPUI five months ago, when the Spurs and New Orleans Hornets engaged in a seven-game showdown in the Western Conference semifinals.

Thrown into the fray early in Friday night's preseason rematch at the AT&T Center, Hill wasted little time showing he belonged. Two seconds into his first-quarter appearance, Hill found himself between New Orleans point guard Chris Paul and the basket with the shot clock winding down. The rookie forced the All-Star to miss.

The Spurs lost the game 89-84, falling for the second night in a row, but left the building encouraged about the progress of their first-round draft pick.

Before the game, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich unveiled his plan to throw Hill into the fire.

“He can watch Chris go by him,” Popovich said, “and then try to figure out what do.”

It didn't take Hill long to come up with an answer.

In his first 3:05 upon entering the game in the first quarter, the rookie point guard twice defended Paul into misses, drew a foul with a hard drive to the hoop and buried a 3-pointer.

He finished with 10 points in 14 minutes. More than that, he impressed with his poise.

Tim Duncan scored 12 points in his preseason debut.

[ducks]

Parker had 10 points and three assists and Final had eight points including two 3-pointers.

[Darkwaters]

Watkins seemed especially impressive tonight. I'm high on this guy based on what people said he did last night and what I saw today.

Hes obviously a turnover machine right now. But I think coaching could fix a lot of that.

[Fermixalot]

a lot of the doubt and worries that I had about the rooks coming into the preseason are slowly fading.

I understand that its the preseason and that its only two "games" but I'm pretty damn impressed. Whether this translates into the regular season and beyond I'm not sure, but the young ones are really working hard and showing their stuff.

[angelbelow]

if we were worried about hill, i wonder how worried the thunder fans are.

[T Park]

So if Hill is a good draft pick, will the Pop and Buford haters say they were wrong?

More than likely not.

[SenorSpur]

So if Hill is a good draft pick, will the Pop and Buford haters say they were wrong?

More than likely not.


I have nothing against Hill. It's just that I preferred Nick Batum. However, if Hill turns out to be a solid contributor, I'll be the first to man up and give Pop and RC their props. For now, I'm just glad they came back to America to make their 1st round pick. :lol

[T Park]

I have nothing against Hill. It's just that I preferred Nick Batum. However, if Hill turns out to be a solid contributor, I'll be the first to man up and give Pop and RC their props. For now, I'm just glad they came back to America to make their 1st round pick. :lol

Didn't Batum get drafted before Hill?