San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game Thread

[urunobili]

Hey this is my first Game day thread start... i hope to being a streak with it!

I have some smirnoff ice and will order pizza for the game broadcasted on NBATV International for the whole world!

[Hemotivo]

:reading

[hater]

Hey this is my first Game day thread start... i hope to being a streak with it!

I have some smirnoff ice and will order pizza for the game broadcasted on NBATV International for the whole world!

dude it is halloween here. little brats are gonna be banging on my door. so will record game and go to the bar instead.

[Texas_Ranger]

Go Spurs Go!
Go Duncan Go!

[DPG21920]

This is going to be a tough game for the Spurs. Believe it or not, losing Oden doesn't kill this team since they are used to playing without him. If the Spurs can fix those mental defensive mistakes, then they will have a good shot.

[I. Hustle]

Smirnoff ice and pizza?! gross dude

Drop the Smirnoff and drink regular beer with that pizza

[HarlemHeat37]

this will be a tough game..

Portland is a younger team, and the type of team we've had trouble with..no Manu and Oberto will hurt again, moreso Oberto, since we already know Manu will be out for a while..they'll also be out for revenge, since the Lakers completely embarrassed them on opening night..

just like against every good team(Portland will be good this year) without Manu, we'll need TP and Timmy to score at least 25+ a night IMO..

[Reck]

We dont need Manu or Oberto to beat the Blazers. Duncan and Parker will do the job.

They wont have to score 25+ points iether. If Bonner can get his head out of his ass and play a decent game tonight we'll be fine. Udoka too.

[angelbelow]

i hope we showcase our bench more.

[Darthkiller]

i hope we showcase our bench more.

blazer bench will probably destroy the spurs's. The spurs need to rely on duncan and tony more in order to win.

[Allanon]

Should be another great game. The stakes are very high, both teams have something to prove tonight.

Spurs lost at home to the hated Suns.
Blazers lost the game and Oden to the Lakers.

The team that wins tonight will get their season back on track, the other will continue to stumble for a few more games. I know, it's the second game of the season but it's a mental thing.

[MacGyver]

Go Duncan Go!

As long as he's fine I'm fine too :hat

[Borosai]

I can see it already: Pop starts yelling at Bonner as he's walking to the bench. Bonner stops... looks right at Pop, and without saying a word, chokes him. Sprewell would be proud.

[bdictjames]

Smirnoff is for bitches.

Go Spurs Go! I think we'll win this one easily.. but not to jinx or anything lol.

[urunobili]

Smirnoff because i can't get it here in Uruguay and it was brought by an american friend... beer... i do that every day... btw Pizza with blue cheese haters! :flag:

[duncan228]

Go Duncan Go!


As long as he's fine I'm fine too :hat

Works for me. :)


That could be a female you know...

:gpower

[Allanon]

Gotta sit through Celtics vs Bulls first, should be a Celtic blowout.

[timvp]

The Blazer crowd is going to be crazy. They were going bonkers in the preseason. Perhaps Oden being out will have them a little muted to start the game off but I'm sure they'll be ready to explode.

Transition defense to limit the excitement level will be key.

[Indazone]

dude it is halloween here. little brats are gonna be banging on my door. so will record game and go to the bar instead.

Good call lol :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Transition defense to limit the excitement level will be key.

Ruh roh.

[angelbelow]

cant wait.

[TDMVPDPOY]

fuck this how long to go till game starts

[sexinthatsx]

since I have rudy for my fantasy team, I hope he drops a triple double, but the spurs end up winning the game

[mattyc]

Would just like to add that I reckon I have the nicest smelling coffee that I've ever had.

[atxrocker]

don't have a dog in this race, but hope to see the blazers pull it out.

[MagnusKrauss]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[Spurs Brazil]

Any link to the game?

[atxrocker]

Any link to the game?

[SAtown]

GO Spurs GO!

[Chomag]

Thanks, SAtown

[timtonymanu]

the celtics/bulls game is so lame.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://www.justin.tv/rudyslv1

Thanks!

[SAtown]

I'll delete it now to not get anyone in trouble

[timtonymanu]

Bonner's starting?!

[Spurologist]

And1

[bdictjames]

the celtics/bulls game is so lame.
That's what they said about Spurs games a few years back. :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Omg Td!!!!

[Anti.Hero]

Bonner needs to get MAD

[Spurologist]

great hands by TD to grab the board. spurs lacks of athleticism showing

[mattyc]

Bonner's starting?!

Not according to CBS Sportsline...

[duncan228]

Bonner started. He's on the bench with 2 fouls now.

[timtonymanu]

Tim and Tony have to do everything.

[Manufan909]

Whatr the fuck Finley!!!!?!??!?!?!?! Open layup right there.

[Anti.Hero]

How sick would Duncan/Aldridge be.

[024]

sloppy beginning for the spurs on both ends. bad news is that ginobili won't be coming to bail out a slow start. bonner with two fouls is going to suck because it will mean leaving in duncan for a longer time.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and TP with a good start

Finley and Thomas with some bad plays

Bruce doing his job on Roy

[Budkin]

This is going to be a shitty season until we get Manu back... ugh.

[timtonymanu]

Tim AND1!

[Manufan909]

If KT was fouled, why did Fin shoot? Did I just hear wrong?

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!!!!!!!!!!

[Manu20]

Is G. Hill active tonight?

[duncan228]

Duncan looks great.

[Spurs Brazil]

We're having problems on the boards

Blazers got 3 or 4 on that one

TD playing great

[duncan228]

Is G. Hill active tonight?

I think he is.

[Spurs Brazil]

Is G. Hill active tonight?

Yes

[Spurs Brazil]

Ime always walk on that move


Why he keep trying?

[ace3g]

farmer in the game

[timtonymanu]

Go Farmer!

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas can't get a damn reb

I'm still waiting a good play for him this season

[Fermixalot]

Farmer in the game!?!?!

[ace3g]

made his first FT as a Spur

[bdictjames]

For some reason, my access card wont let me watch the damn game. Stupid DirecTV.

[timtonymanu]

Farmer makes his free throws!

[Manufan909]

Farmer on the board!!!

[ace3g]

just glad Pop is giving him a chance to play

[bdictjames]

Glad to see Farmer contributing.

[timtonymanu]

just glad Pop is giving him a chance to play

he should play Hill too. i cant stand vaughn.

[bdictjames]

Anybody have a link please? I cant access my TV right now.

[bdictjames]

Duncan is a machine, nuff said.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 22-21 after one

[Manu20]

Yes

More hill less vaughn. :hungry:

[Ice009]

Look at that shit. Farmer. Instant offense. He doesn't even have to be on the offensive end to score ;).

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Anybody have a link please? I cant access my TV right now.

http://www.justin.tv/rudyslv1

[wiseguypi]

calm down ya lame f*u*ks s.a. never started 0-2 under pops easy winner!

[mattyc]

How's Farmer looking? Good for his confidence to be thrown in there.

[timtonymanu]

cmon get some boards spurs!

[mystargtr34]

Nice block by Batum, hes my favourite but it makes my stomach sink every time he makes a good play.

[ace3g]

wow that was a pretty good block by Batum on Duncan

[bdictjames]

So what's wrong?

[bdictjames]

Good play by Duncan.

[duncan228]

Duncan diving. My God, he's out for it this year.

[Allanon]

What's with all the offensive rebounds for the Blazers.

[bdictjames]

Wow Spurs suck.

[bdictjames]

Jump ship !

[timtonymanu]

god i miss ginobili.

[bdictjames]

Duncan is honestly the only one out there.

[mystargtr34]

Pass Mase

[JamStone]

Pritchard hated in San Antonio for pulling that Houston trade to cock block the Spurs from getting Batum?

[Ice009]

This is bullshit. lol all the picks that the Spurs drafted are playing yet Hill isn't. When is Hill going to get court time. What do you guys think of Batum?

[MacGyver]

Where are you Nazr when we need you to pull a board?

[Slippy]

Pop going with small-ball.

[galvatron3000]

Did the Spurs really want Batum or was it a rumor? Looks like they really did. I wonder how anyone found out they had interest in him.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

wow Jon Barry is just pathetic

[Spurs Brazil]

TD needs help. He's playing and the rest of the team just look. I know it's great to see him play that close but help the guy

[024]

no bench points yet except for farmer's 2 free throws.

[mystargtr34]

Pritchard hated in San Antonio for pulling that Houston trade to cock block the Spurs from getting Batum?

I think he knew the Spurs were on to something when they told Batum's agent not to release his medical stuff, but it makes me feel a little easier knowing he didnt actually fall to us.

I think the Spurs would have taken Batum before Hill.

[DROB4EVER]

This is bullshit. lol all the picks that the Spurs drafted are playing yet Hill isn't. When is Hill going to get court time. What do you guys think of Batum?

He will be a good wing, but I think he will be a very up and down player...one night going for 24 the next 2.

Im with you on Hill and Ian, and Farmer as well. Give these guys mins now. We look like shit on D and Manu isnt gonna fix that we must get another big or it will be an early exit from playoffs.

This holding out for the 2010 season is fucking dumb, we shouldnt waste time hoping someone will sign when Duncan will be 34 when we can make a trade that could help now.

[bdictjames]

Boner sucks

[Ice009]

WHAT THE FUCK BONNER. wtf man

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lmao

They are trying to showcase Bonner and he can't stay on the court!

[timtonymanu]

Frickin Bonner sucks!

[mystargtr34]

Did the Spurs really want Batum or was it a rumor? Looks like they really did. I wonder how anyone found out they had interest in him.

Not releasing his medical might have been a deliberate attempt at causing a stir with the teams before San An so they didnt take Hill - they seemed pretty keen on him.

I still think they would have taken Batum before Hill.

[DROB4EVER]

What's with all the offensive rebounds for the Blazers.

Damn thats a sweet pic you have posted! I know we are getting killed on the boards! Thomas , bonner are done!!

[Banzai]

Spurs staying with the Blazers...but the Spurs are not getting many offensive rebounds.

[Spurs Brazil]

BS call!!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Blazers should be leading by 10 by now.

We look pretty awful.

However, it is the 2nd game of the season! ;)

[mystargtr34]

And yea, Matt Bonner sux

[timtonymanu]

this is pissing me off. everyone making mistakes!

[bdictjames]

Wow.

[Manufan909]

Man the Spurs are sucking tonight. Only having ten players will do that for you.

[Allanon]

Gotta admit, them Blazers are huge team.

[Ice009]

Finleyis a piece of shit. batum a great play again. How many fucking turnovers are the Spurs going to have?????????????????

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Batum looks good.

[bdictjames]

I really really miss Manu.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

fuck, Ime, keep your head.

[bdictjames]

Finleyis a piece of shit. batum a great play again. How many fucking turnovers are the Spurs going to have?????????????????
It wasn't Finley's fault. Udoka could have gotten that ball.

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Finley

WAKE UP

[timtonymanu]

Finley for 3!

[galvatron3000]

Not releasing his medical might have been a deliberate attempt at causing a stir with the teams before San An so they didnt take Hill - they seemed pretty keen on him.

I still think they would have taken Batum before Hill.

if so they made a mistake, Batum is a missed SF they've needed for years. Wow this kid could be a star in the next 3 or 4 years

[bdictjames]

I wish Thomas could just give the Spurs something.. boards/points/defense.

[Dingle Barry]

I think the Spurs would have taken Batum before Hill.

In which case I would've found R.C. and pissed on his face

[Ice009]

Spurs look Bad. Thomas is fucking awful, bonner is awful. LOL we NEED Oberto out there.
Fucking eat Vaughn or Bonner's contract to get in a big like Watkins to help on D.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We're going to have to be very patient this year - I wouldn't be surprised if we start 10-10.

[phxspurfan]

This is painful to watch...

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas is playing terrible

He can't hit anything and on D he's playing worst than Finley

[timtonymanu]

We need Oberto and Tolliver right now.

Thomas aint doing shit.

[mystargtr34]

if so they made a mistake, Batum is a missed SF they've needed for years. Wow this kid could be a star in the next 3 or 4 years

Well we'll never know since he didnt fall to us... but he looks good yea.

[DROB4EVER]

31 points with 6 to go in the second! WTF? Please make a trade. Bowen and Thomas are stealing money! Thomas is making Oberto look like an all star!

Sit Bowen at the end of the bench and play Fin and Udoka at the 3.

[phxspurfan]

We need Oberto and Tolliver right now.

Thomas aint doing shit.

Part of me isn't sure if we'd be much better right now with those guys in. Would Pop even trust Tolliver when we're down? We need more than bodies, we need talent...

[Dingle Barry]

Its pretty amazing someone as slow as Kurt Thomas can become a millionaire as an athlete.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas is the worst Spurs player in those 2 games so far

It's not even close. He needs to get in shape

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Spurs look Bad. Thomas is fucking awful, bonner is awful. LOL we NEED Oberto out there.
Fucking eat Vaughn or Bonner's contract to get in a big like Watkins to help on D.

Or wait more that 1 1/4 games before pushing the panic button.

They are clearly trying to showcase Bonner to move him, he just needs to stay on the court!

[mattyc]

The sky is falling.

[phxspurfan]

They are clearly trying to showcase Bonner to move him,


No doubt about that...too bad he is't helping his own case out there.

[Ice009]

Thomas swishes shot when he was playing against us. Now on the SPurs he can't even HIT ONE freaking shot. His D sucks and he isn't rebounding.

STEP up Kurt. Step up.

[phxspurfan]

More rebounds for Rudy!! Fantasy bball!!!

[Banzai]

Duncan and Parker doing all the work.

[galvatron3000]

with the rebounding the way it is, looks like when the Spurs played the Lakers. Lakers killed on the glass with quicker and fresher feet, Spurs need frontline help BAD.

[phxspurfan]

Btw Sergio Garcia or w/e his name is with Fernandez is a bad combo. Kind of Like having Parker and Manu on the same floor together. Sergio doesn't even look for Rudy.

[bdictjames]

Again, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan are against an entire Blazers team.

[phxspurfan]

Finley taking over the game!

[DROB4EVER]

Why the hell is Hill not playing?

[Reck]

Finlay should retired.

He's shit.

[bdictjames]

That's a staggering statistic by Jon Barry.

[timtonymanu]

pretty soon im gonna go crazy.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Unfortunately our FO didn't see the change of culture in the NBA - it is now a game for long and athletic. You can't get by with just smart and savvy any more.

[Ice009]

What is Finley doing jacking shots?????

I'd rather Farmer out there. Get Farmer some shots to get comfortable in the NBA.

[Manu20]

Timmy and Parker are feeling lonely right now.:bang

[Spurs1234]

if i hear again the spurs are the oldest team in the league i am going to throw my laptop into my tv....talk about beating a deadhorse.

[spursfan09]

I want to slap brent barry's brother. he's getting on my nerves. Whats his name? Irrelevant Barry?

[phxspurfan]

Package Bonner, Finley, Vaughn, Thomas, Oberto for three red bulls and a Better Basketball DVD set.

[mystargtr34]

A staggering, and completely false statement by Barry

[Spurs Brazil]

TOs and rebs killing us so far

[Ice009]

2-16 the rest of the team. THast's pathetic. It's quite obvious we have no creators on the team right now except Tim and Tony. Maybe Farmer and Hill could do something if they just got some court time.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The sky is falling.

Exactly. ;)

The next few months will not be pretty. If you can't handle it, don't try, just off yourself. Time for some patience.

[bdictjames]

What a horrible foul.

[phxspurfan]

The city of Portland is quite beautiful, btw. I was there on business this summer and the rose gardens were amazing.

[Whisky Dog]

Damn this supporting cast looks awful. Mason is the guy who needs to get it going and spark some offense. He has to start creating offense for himself and others because TD and TP can't do this alone. Mike Singletary would be dropping his pants all f'n night if he was coaching this team.

[bdictjames]

Finley!

[phxspurfan]

Spurs making Aldridge look like KG out there

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Finley's J is still a thing of beauty.

Love these young Blazers!

[timtonymanu]

Finley, Mason, and Farmer need to get going.

[Ice009]

Farmer was WIDFE OPEN. Parker bad play there.

[phxspurfan]

Farmer for three...

[mystargtr34]

there you go Desmon

[timtonymanu]

Farmer for 3!

[Manufan909]

Farmer for 3!!!

[bdictjames]

Only 4 Spurs have scored in the game. 40 of the 45 come from Duncan, Parker and Finley.

[Ice009]

FUCK YES GOOD STUFF DESMON. FUCK YES. I like Desmon.

[Slippy]

Farmer with the open 3 .. nice ! Parker drive and dish game hurting blazers.

[DROB4EVER]

Rebounding is super bad! Even Duncan has been poor, 6 against the Suns and 4 tonight.....We dont look like a contender on the boards.

[Dingle Barry]

WTF is with Barry's hate? I'm not sure I've seen anything quite like this from a commentator.

Suck my cock Jon.

[phxspurfan]

Roy with the buzzer 3

[mexicanjunior]

It's a shame Parker and Duncan's great perfomances are being wasted by such a poor supporting cast. Mason, Bowen, KT, Udoka and Bonner are bringing nothing to the table. Hill is not even good enough to get minutes ahead of Farmar. Our defense and rebounding are horrendous, it is pretty clear we are not athletic enough to compete against even average teams. I really wish we would have drafted some players that could actually help this year...

[Banzai]

crazy 3 point shot...when the Blazers get hot....they are dangerous.

[Spurs Brazil]

Farmer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[timtonymanu]

Fuckin Roy!

[Ice009]

What's with these bullshit buzzer beaters against us. FUCK ME.

[mystargtr34]

I knew that ball was going in the moment the Blazers stole the ball... lucky piece of shit

[bdictjames]

Great shot by Roy.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Brandon Roy is a stud... not quick, not even very athletic, but his balance, body control and footwork are INCREDIBLE.

[Reck]

Getting spanked by the Blazers. That's just sad and embarrazing.

[DROB4EVER]

And yet we are on the pace to give up another 100 pt game against a bad team! Go ahead pops pull the trigger on that trade!!!

[BlackSwordsMan]

Oden

[SAtown]

shit

[Manufan909]

Down by six isn't horrible, but buzzer beater 3's at the end of the first half are getting old.

[mystargtr34]

Brandon Roy is a stud... not quick, not even very athletic, but his balance, body control and footwork are INCREDIBLE.

And a lucky mother fucker

[WildcardManu]

/sigh

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Farmer needs to be more aggressive. I love the way he's playing but the more playing time he gets, hopefully the more comfortable he becomes with attacking the rim and taking those shots without any hesitation.

He could be the lone bright spot in a very, very dark season.

[Gino2882]

Jesus Christ! That was a mess.

As for Nicolas Batum...My goodness. 19 year old, 6'8, with mad hops. I really do think the Spurs are in some trouble, and not just in this game. They really do look a step slow.

As for Duncan and Parker. Just absoutely TREMENDOUS. The Spurs are being carried by two of the greatest in the league.

[mexicanjunior]

Damn this supporting cast looks awful. Mason is the guy who needs to get it going and spark some offense. He has to start creating offense for himself and others because TD and TP can't do this alone.

In the times I have seen Mason in Washington, he was not a creator on offense, he was a spot up jump shooter with average ball handling skills. Leaning on him to carry some of the load is going to be difficult if someone is not setting him up for open looks...

[hoopdreams11]

Farmer's got a funky looking shot but the stuff goes in

[Manu20]

Everything is going bad for the spurs so far.:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss

[Ice009]

Give Farmer court time in the second half.

Udoka, Thomas, Vaughn, Bonner, Bowen are all pathetic on offense and can't hit a darn shot. I'd like to see Farmer get some real court time. I like his hunger and enthusiasm out there. Clapping on the bench and on the court after good plays to try and get the team pumped up a little bit.

[timtonymanu]

Roger Mason needs a shot right now. he hasnt shot a fg yet.

and play frickin Hill!

[Spurs Brazil]

That was bad. A lot of TOs and we can't get a dam board.

[bdictjames]

So when's Oberto coming back?

We should not have dumped Horry.

[mystargtr34]

I never thought i would miss Oberto this much, get Thomas' ass to the bench, he makes Oberto look like Amare Stoudemire.

Mason should be playing more.

[Buddy Holly]

Hill is not even good enough to get minutes ahead of Farmar.

Hill is injured and it's Farmer, you moron.

[mystargtr34]

LOL Avery glance away from the camera a bit.

[Ginobilly]

The Spurs will not win the championship this year with this team. Might as well develop the young guys. Come on Pop, out them in!

[intlspurshk]

The sky is falling.

It is to be frank. No perimeter defense, slow rotation, Batum is crazy, KT is slow, MB sucks, no bench scoring, team turnover,

Only TD and TP are playing well. Everything is going for the Blazers. Ok...Pop seems quite calm...so maybe he has some tricks

[rascal]

Only down by 6 with how poorly the spurs have played is surprising.

The spurs except for Duncan and Parker dont look like they have any energy. They are getting out quicked to every loose ball and are inferior athletically.

I don't know why Pop continues to build teams that are inferior athletically.

[DROB4EVER]

Mason needs to be more aggresive. Pops needs to play farmer and see what hill has. Duncan needs to start blocking some shots and get his ass on the boards!

I sure hope Ian can give us some inside D. Thomas and Bonner are worthless, Bowen yet to score, he is giving us nothing.

Come on Pops shake things up, bring back Watkins

[mexicanjunior]

BTW, Bowen looks done. Everytime I have seen him isolated against Roy, he is getting crossed over by the 3rd dribble. He is not helping on the boards or hitting 3's, so he is a straight liability on the floor. Give his minutes to Farmar, at least he is a threat to score on more spots of the floor than the 3 point corners...

[mattyc]

-Manu to come back.
-Potential in Farmer, Mahinmi, Hill and Tolliver
-Duncan and Tony are jets
-Oberto to come back

It's not that bad. Might not be playing our best, but it's game 2. Do you really think the FO care about Game 2 in the regular season as much as some on here are making out? It's not the end of the world.

[bdictjames]

Its horrible seeing Avery read cue cards.

[mexicanjunior]

Hill is injured and it's Farmer, you moron.

I have not been the only one asking for Hill to get minutes this game...why single me out...moron.

[Buddy Holly]

Because you piss and moan and you're just completely wrong in every aspect.

I hate morons who do that.

[rascal]

Everyone was happy they signed Thomas.

Now you see why I said he was not any type of difference maker and not that good. He is as slow as a robot with bad batteries.

[bdictjames]

We need a playmaker in this team. Hopefully Hill is it.

[Buddy Holly]

Pop needs to start Farmer out there with Mason in the second half.

Thought that will probably not happen.

[mexicanjunior]

Because you piss and moan and you're just completely wrong in every aspect.

I comment on valid points of poor performance by the Spurs...sorry I don't have the knee pads out for them like you do. If Hill is so fucking injured, maybe he should be in street clothes instead of in his warm up getting splinters in his ass. Your takes are nothing special, get over yourself...

[Ice009]

His name is FARMER. get the spelling right man.

I think Farmer can create his own shot on offense, but he needs court time to get comfortable and try some stuff out there. I think Farmer is a better creator than Mason. Mason is more of a shooter, but he's been in the NBA longer so he looks more comfortable out there.

[Reck]

So when's Oberto coming back?

We should not have dumped Horry.

Horry couldn't score another 2 points if the ring was 10 feet wider. Having Horry now would not change a thing. Trust me.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Only down by 6 with how poorly the spurs have played is surprising.

I don't know why Pop continues to build teams that are inferior athletically.

Yeah, we should be down 12-15.

Unfortunately we missed the memo - the NBA is now an athlete's game, smarts aren't enough.

[bdictjames]

Horry couldn't score another 2 points if the ring was 10 feet wider. Having Horry now would not change a thing. Trust me.
I bet we'd have those rebounds pulled down.

[Whisky Dog]

Too early in the season to tell if Bowen is done, but it's looking like he could be if he doesnt get it going soon.

Is Thomas hurt? I don't think I've ever seen him look this bad in a game. He looks horrible.

The scary realization is this team's only hope might be that Ian comes in and becomes a force in the block and on the boards defensively, and I'm wondering just how soft he is taking this long to come back from an ankle sprain, especially knowing the team is extremely short handed in the paint.

[Rainman]

Jesus Christ! That was a mess.

As for Nicolas Batum...My goodness. 19 year old, 6'8, with mad hops. I really do think the Spurs are in some trouble, and not just in this game. They really do look a step slow.

As for Duncan and Parker. Just absoutely TREMENDOUS. The Spurs are being carried by two of the greatest in the league.

This Batum kid looks amazing we might want to offer the Blazers Artest is we can get this kid back in a Rocket uniform. How many Spanish guards to the Blazers have? All they need is a Gasol brother and they are the Spanish national team.

[DROB4EVER]

Everyone was happy they signed Thomas.

Now you see why I said he was not any type of difference maker and not that good. He is as slow as a robot with bad batteries.

Yeah but I thought he would give us more than this I mean come one give us 12 good mins, did he gain weight over the summer, no lift on his shot, no rotation......you dont have to be quick to be in good defensive position he has been around a long time he should be a step ahead, he just looks like he isnt in it.

Fuck his ass.......Move Bonner, Thomas and Bowen to the IR and lets get some guys who want it.

[mexicanjunior]

His name is FARMER. get the spelling right man.

I think Farmer can create his own shot on offense, but he needs court time to get comfortable and try some stuff out there. I think Farmer is a better creator than Mason. Mason is more of a shooter, but he's been in the NBA longer so he looks more comfortable out there.

My bad about the spelling...I sure am glad everyone else here are such geniuses to ever be able to understand who I was talking about... :rolleyes

[Buddy Holly]

I comment on valid points of poor performance by the Spurs...

Where did I call you a moron for commenting on poor performances? My moron comment had to do with the fact you said Hill isn't good enough to play over Farmer when the fact that he's injured is why he hasn't played and then you go and spell Farmer wrong.

THAT'S why I called you a moron. Your lack of reading comprehension is just icing.


sorry I don't have the knee pads out for them like you do. If Hill is so fucking injured, maybe he should be in street clothes instead of in his warm up getting splinters in his ass. Your takes are nothing special, get over yourself...

:lmao

[Slippy]

Duncan needs more support from Bonner and Thomas. IF Pop goes back to small bball, they going to get killed on the boards again.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Everyone was happy they signed Thomas.

Now you see why I said he was not any type of difference maker and not that good. He is as slow as a robot with bad batteries.

And the other options were???

There were none. I was happy to see him re-signed because there were no superior options. He will be more useful in the playoffs when the game slows down. Until then, time to get Ian on the court and give him some run.

[bdictjames]

Playmaker guys.

[DROB4EVER]

Too early in the season to tell if Bowen is done, but it's looking like he could be if he doesnt get it going soon.

Is Thomas hurt? I don't think I've ever seen him look this bad in a game. He looks horrible.

The scary realization is this team's only hope might be that Ian comes in and becomes a force in the block and on the boards defensively, and I'm wondering just how soft he is taking this long to come back from an ankle sprain, especially knowing the team is extremely short handed in the paint.

They may be taking their time with him to make sure hes 100%. If its a Top of the foot sprain they may be worried it could get woarse if he plays before its healed.

But I said it this summer he will be Key if we are to win, I still would like to add some youth like Watkins or trade for a younger big soon to add depth

[Ice009]

How do we move Bonner if we're trying to showcase him like Ruff said. Tonight he's been so bad he's fouled himself out of court time. If he was out there he'd probably stuff up even more.

[Gino2882]

Mahinmi's injury just looks so much worse now. At least if he was healthy the Spurs would be able to get a real good look a him because they would have to play him.

I know it is easy to hate on Bonner around here, but he really may be the worst player on the court. Farmer and Hill need some minutes to see if they can create.

[Spurs Brazil]

And the other options were???

There were none. I was happy to see him re-signed because there were no superior options. He will be more useful in the playoffs when the game slows down. Until then, time to get Ian on the court and give him some run.

I hope you're right but I think he'll be more useful in a trade with his contract that expires in 2010

[SenorSpur]

if so they made a mistake, Batum is a missed SF they've needed for years. Wow this kid could be a star in the next 3 or 4 years

That's why it's painful to watch him play with another team. I don't care what anyone says, Batum was and should have been the target for the Spurs in this past draft. Fucking Pritchard really stuck it to his former franchise.

[mexicanjunior]

Where did I call you a moron for commenting on poor performances? My moron comment had to do with the fact you said Hill isn't good enough to play over Farmer when the fact that he's injured is why he hasn't played and then you go and spell Farmer wrong.

THAT'S why I called you a moron. Your lack of reading comprehension is just icing.


If your basis criticism is a typo...you are more full of yourself than I thought.

BTW, here is the "injured" status on Hill according to ESPN and Express News:

Status Alert:
Hill, who is nursing a sprained left thumb, practiced Monday and has... (+)
Hill, who is nursing a sprained left thumb, practiced Monday and has been medically cleared to play against Phoenix on Wednesday. All that is stopping him from playing is his head coach's own trepidation, the San Antonio Express-News reports. (Oct 28)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=3438

Yeah, that is really fucking injured, I love your inside takes... :lol

[hillscountry]

I know this was probably mentioned, but it seems that I saw 2 non concat fouls called against the spurs, as well as a inconsquential foul against bonner which had no baring on the play itself. Also the last 2 turnovers/miss by Tony at the end both had enough contact that could have a warrented a foul called since if affected the plays.

Not sure, and I understand about homecooking and all, but it's getting a little old, and almost not worh wathcing.

[TDMVPDPOY]

bonner if fkn up everything for a reason, he doesnt wanna get traded makn it hard for us...fuck this

[Manufan909]

Yeah but I thought he would give us more than this I mean come one give us 12 good mins, did he gain weight over the summer, no lift on his shot, no rotation......you dont have to be quick to be in good defensive position he has been around a long time he should be a step ahead, he just looks like he isnt in it.

Fuck his ass.......Move Bonner, Thomas and Bowen to the IR and lets get some guys who want it.

There is no IR right now, Tolliver is out for family reasons, Fab, Ian, and Manu are injured, Spurs only have eleven players right now, Hill's the only one who hasn't seen any burn yet.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, I have a feeling this will be a long year.

We really need to bring in athleticism - the game has passed our style by.

[bdictjames]

Timmy with the bank!

[Ice009]

Alright Spurs. Play our game this second half.

[Slippy]

How do we move Bonner if we're trying to showcase him like Ruff said. Tonight he's been so bad he's fouled himself out of court time. If he was out there he'd probably stuff up even more.

the only thing Bonner showcasing so far is how to be a fouling machine.

[SenorSpur]

I don't know what it's not obvious to Pop. No energy, no aggreesiveness by anyone outside of Duncan and PArker. Yet he continues to champion the joys of old age.

Thomas is freaking awful and old.

[DROB4EVER]

There is no IR right now, Tolliver is out for family reasons, Fab, Ian, and Manu are injured, Spurs only have eleven players right now, Hill's the only one who hasn't seen any burn yet.

well then put them on the ER....early retierment list! They suck.

[mexicanjunior]

Hill's the only one who hasn't seen any burn yet.

Watch it, Buddy Holly will come down on you with "moron" status for mentioning any sort of PT for Hill...he is "injured" you know... :lol

[SAtown]

Watch it, Buddy Holly will come down on you with "moron" status for mentioning any sort of PT for Hill...he is "injured" you know... :lol

:lol

[Manufan909]

hank god Timmy was there for the putback...

[koopa]

bowen is entering washed up status........

[bdictjames]

Bowen cant even hit the open three. Wow.

[Ice009]

Come on Kurt.

[DROB4EVER]

2 on 5, this sucks.

[bdictjames]

Now that is the Thomas we need.

[DROB4EVER]

Wtf........

[SenorSpur]

These guys are young and still figuring it out. However when they're on, it seems that come at you in waves.