Game Blog: Spurs vs. Bucks - 11.12.2008

[dougp]

:flag:GO SPURS GO!:flag:


Game Preview: http://www.nba.com/games/20081112/SASMIL/preview.html?nav=scoreboardhome


After an oustanding performance by the entire Spurs roster, they defeated the Knicks 92-80 (Boxscore (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=281111024).) Looking to extend their first winning streak to two along with winning their first back to back opportunity, the Spurs will face the Milwaukee Bucks on November 12th with tip off at 7pm CST.


Team is everything.


Believe.

Please do not ask if the game is on any websites, Spurstalk does not allow external links to unsactioned broadcasts.

[tp2021]

I'm liking your game threads, enigma.

[HarlemHeat37]

this game will tell a lot..it will show if this defense and rebounding was a fluke, and will show how we play on a back to back..the Bucks have been solid against us in the past IIRC..

no Redd though, that will help..

[tp2021]

Like I said in the last game thread, I am interested to see if the young guys provide plenty of energy in the second game in a back-to-back.

[mfanatic]

is Redd playing?

[MI21]

Thank god they no longer have Mo Williams who was starting to become yet another in the long line of Milwaukee Spur-Killers.

No Redd helps too. Bogut/Villanueva/Jefferson is a decent offensive frontcourt. Shut them down and the Spurs win. I can't confidently predict that though. Should be interesting.

[MI21]

Oh, and lets not forget The Dirk Stopper...

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/15/fullj.bb36c7ade54debe35b25631d647714d5/bb36c7ade54debe35b25631d647714d5-getty-82994101_dlk010_cavs_v_buck.jpg

[tp2021]

Oh, and lets not forget The Dirk Stopper...

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/15/fullj.bb36c7ade54debe35b25631d647714d5/bb36c7ade54debe35b25631d647714d5-getty-82994101_dlk010_cavs_v_buck.jpg

At least they no longer have the Kobe Stopper.
http://terrydehereftw.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/kobestopper.jpg

:lmao I typed "Kobe Stopper" in the Mozilla search bar, and it sent me straight here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Patterson

[angelbelow]

should be an easy win.

[Obstructed_View]

:lmao I typed "Kobe Stopper" in the Mozilla search bar, and it sent me straight here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Patterson

Good read. What's funny is that now that I know Ruben is a registered sex offender, that nickname takes on a whole new meaning. :lol

[m33p0]

should be an easy win.
don't take anything for granted.

[HarlemHeat37]

nothing is an easy win for us..take it 1 game at a time..

[Obstructed_View]

should be an easy win.

Quick: Which team has the best record against the Spurs in the last 8 years?

[HarlemHeat37]

sports are weird though..

the Bucks have been one of the better teams against our elite team for all these years, so you would think they would fare well against our depleted team..but knowing how weird sports are, it could just be the opposite..

[tp2021]

Good read. What's funny is that now that I know Ruben is a registered sex offender, that nickname takes on a whole new meaning. :lol

:wow OV, are you clicking my links now?! :lol

[Obstructed_View]

:wow OV, are you clicking my links now?! :lol

:lol Yeah, you'd have gotten me with that one, too. I'd have been just as embarassed, but far less pissed at you. :)

[Borosai]

I think the Spurs will win or lose. Not both. And a tie is out of the question.

[gingerwave]

Let's spank the Bucks to make a point. And wake up the nay sayers

[mVp]

Back to back wins would be awesome!!!

I hope they have another good defensive performance tonight.

[DPG21920]

The front court is going to be a problem, Charlie and Andrew need to be pressured and bumped and forced to put the ball on the ground. They will turn it over. Make Bogut earn everything.

[xellos88330]

Quick question, are all FSSW available in HD on FSN HD for Time Warner in San Antonio?

[Dre_7]

Ill be goin to this game. :D

Me and a bunch of co-workers are getting a limo ride to and from the game. Milwaukee is about an hour and a half drive, so if they lose I will be gettingshit face drunk on the way back and trying to tune out my co-workers' taunts.

Go Spurs! :flag:

[xellos88330]

Ill be goin to this game. :D

Me and a bunch of co-workers are getting a limo ride to and from the game. Milwaukee is about an hour and a half drive, so if they lose I will be gettingshit face drunk on the way back and trying to tune out my co-workers' taunts.

Go Spurs! :flag:

Drink one for me!!! Drink two for me if the Spurs win!!!

[Dex]

I hope the Spurs win and the Bucks lose.

[Trainwreck2100]

if its anything like the game after their last win it will be Spurs 14 Bucks 86

[1Parker1]

:lol @ Spurs looking for their first two game winning streak of the season...

[polandprzem]

Trzeba ich rozpitolić

[dougp]

:lol @ Spurs looking for their first two game winning streak of the season...

Damn, don't be a negative nancy! You always have to have a positive outlook! :downspin:

[Brazil]

It will be a difficult game to win, I don't see an easy win at all.

[HarlemHeat37]

again, nothing is an easy win for us..we're missing 2 guys that can put up 20+ on any night and are our main playmakers on the perimeter..tough to win like that..

it's all about the defense..

[byrdman31]

if we play anything close to what we played last night it will be a good game and a W

[mrspurs]

I live out in the country. I aint seen Time Warner in years. Only thing I miss is road runner. Thou theses little usb modems aint so bad. Beats my other two IPs, netzero and Hughsnet.

[Bender]

don't know if Mashburn knows what he's talking about, but last I think it was him who said that if the Spurs ended up 3 or 4 games below .500, or better, while Parker & Ginobili are out, it would be a miracle.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

come on Spurs, i know they own us but we need two in a row

[benefactor]

Won't be around here for the game because I have to be somewhere, but I will be here later tonight after I get home and watch it. Lets keep it rollin'.

GO SPURS GO!

[Joe Schmoogins]

So does anyone have a link to the game? PM me please!!

[Manuuuuu]

Go Spurs Go

[tomtom]

Hmm nba league pass is still working for me on Dish. Yay

[Dex]

Let's see some more Spurs Basketball.

Any win we can get right now is crucial, and riding a wave of momentum never seemed to hurt.

[Jet915]

Hmm nba league pass is still working for me on Dish. Yay

Hey, my free preview of nba league broadband is still working......sweet!

[duncan228]

Bucks call on LP.

[tp2021]

Boned my last midterm for weeks, took a nap, played ball with my roommate, and now I'm ready for some Spurs basketball!

Today is a good day. :toast

[Spurs1234]

we have a great chance in this game, the bucks look weak without redd, who simply torches the spurs in past years, as well as their old pg, so lets hope they can get it done.

[024]

udoka is going to start again.

[tp2021]

Timmy with no hesitation on his jumper.

[angelbelow]

if anyone has the link a pm would be great!

[mystargtr34]

The sopcast link isnt working for me, it says channel offline?

Has anyone got one working?

[tp2021]

Mase with a board and 3!

[angelbelow]

nm found one let me know if you guys want it.

[tp2021]

Make your layups, Ime. You are a starter now.

[angelbelow]

udoka seriously shouldnt run the break...

[Emeyin]

PM me a link too if you do. :)

[mVp]

Mason!

[tp2021]

Someone besides Tim needs to be shooting the jumpers.

[tp2021]

Udoka 3!

[Spurs1234]

udoka, miss the lay up, hit the three....nodding head in disbelief

[angelbelow]

damn it stopped working =/

[mVp]

Udokaaaa for 33333

[tp2021]

Jefferson blocked by Duncan, but 3-4 offensive boards for RJ in that possession alone, IIRC.

[tp2021]

Fab with the great entry lob to Tim for 2.

[boutons_]

neither team can hit sh!t

[Spurs Brazil]

If anyone have a link please PM me

[Spurs1234]

i like the pace, reminds me of yesterday, spurs are slowing it down, and i think if they do that, they can stay at around .500 before the horses come back....the old 4 down with duncan used to win them 58 games a year back in the early 00's, so so reason they cant win more.

[tp2021]

Hill cans it!

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill!!!!

[tp2021]

Udoka is making RJ work hard.

In comes Bruce and A-Toll.

[jayc23]

Hill is the shit

[angelbelow]

tolliver is in!

[angelbelow]

wow im surprised duncan shot that

[jayc23]

duncans jumper is a bit off today

[tp2021]

Hill with a great drive thru the lane!
Every starter has scored for the Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill layup

Spurs up 13-9

[jayc23]

Boom Boom

[angelbelow]

hill is sweet.

[mVp]

That play by Hill was niceeeeee

[johnnyblues]

Hill leading the pack with 4 points.

[hater]

George HIll!!!

[tp2021]

Toll with a great pass to Tim who dunks in traffic!

[Ice009]

Fuck George don't FOUL. The last thing we need is Vaughn out there.

[angelbelow]

dude tolliver. this guy is a great find.

[jayc23]

Hill can do ridiculous things going to the basket.. thats why i laughed at people who said he couldnt finish in summer league ..

[johnnyblues]

...and then comes JV. :depressed

[angelbelow]

Fuck George don't FOUL. The last thing we need is Vaughn out there.

lmao

[mVp]

So far so good...

[Spurs Brazil]

TD from Tolliver

[DPG21920]

Nice hustle by Tolliver, but he prob should of let that go

[jayc23]

everybody lets form a prayer circle while vaughn is on the court... hopeful we can hang in the game.

[Manufan909]

I like Tolls aggressiveness and passing skills. He already has chem with Timmy.

[hater]

Tolliver fucked up but good hustle

[angelbelow]

Hill can do ridiculous things going to the basket.. thats why i laughed at people who said he couldnt finish in summer league ..

im a huge hill supporter, i love the kids game and i think we got a steal at 26. but facts are facts, he couldnt finish in the summer league.

[Ice009]

George HAS GOT TO watch those fouls. We need him out there. Come on George.

Tolliver GREAT pass to Tim down low for a dunk.

Why did Tolliver dive after that loose ball? I thought it was off of Jefferson?

[tp2021]

Tolliver misses the 3 at the shot clock buzzer.
Bucks tie it at 15.

[jayc23]

im a huge hill supporter, i love the kids game and i think we got a steal at 26. but facts are facts, he couldnt finish in the summer league.

Ive been watching hill play since he was 10.. he wasn't playing his game in summer league.. he was over thinking the point guard role.. and he was lacking NBA mentorship at the position aswell

[tp2021]

Tolliver with a deep 3!

[angelbelow]

there we go!

[bigfundamental21]

I'm listening to the game on WOAI and everytime Villanueva scores... they are playing the Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole song

That's what they used to play for Manu at the AT&T

[Ice009]

FUCK.

Tolliver hasn't even been close to a jumper since Summer League. My goodness he is a poor shooter. Hit some shots A-Toll.

Edit: Good shot Tolliver!

[angelbelow]

Ive been watching hill play since he was 10.. he wasn't playing his game in summer league.. he was over thinking the point guard role.. and he was lacking NBA mentorship at the position aswell

im glad were seeing the real hill right now!

[johnnyblues]

Tol is still building a house... :depressed

Didn't we sign him for his shooting?

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver 3333333333333333

Cisco in

[tp2021]

Elson sighting!

[hater]

Tolliver is a fearless MOFO!!!!

[Manufan909]

Toll with a 3 and block!!!

[johnnyblues]

Spoke too soon. :lol

[DPG21920]

another solid defensive quarter, i like it! good start for our boys

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 18-15after one

Defense is there. keep the score low and we have a chance

[angelbelow]

when i was defending our draft pick to my friends i called him the next monta ellis lol.

[angelbelow]

Tol is still building a house... :depressed

Didn't we sign him for his shooting?

:lol:lol:lol:lol

[hater]

when i was defending our draft pick to my friends i called him the next monta ellis lol.

what? Hill is 10x the defender

[Manufan909]

Vujabitch got bumped to the floor by who in your avvy?

[boutons_]

Spurs depending again on 3Gs, 3/6 in 1st qtr, 50% of their points. hope they can keep it up.

Spurs RB 8 - 14

[Reck]

another solid defensive quarter, i like it! good start for our boys

15 points and tied..you call that a solid defensive quarter?

[mystargtr34]

what? Hill is 10x the defender

But 10^-1 the offensive player so it evens out.

[tp2021]

Tolliver with a putback on Kurt's missed jumper.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver tip!!

[angelbelow]

Vujabitch got bumped to the floor by who in your avvy?

ariza lol

[byrdman31]

just checking in.. how are we doing just got home

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas J!

Spurs up 5

[angelbelow]

kurts almost 100%

[tp2021]

Finley with a corner, nothing-but-net 3.

[Manufan909]

Vaughn with the drive and to FT's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tp2021]

Thomas with his 2nd jumper.

[johnnyblues]

Finley for 333333!

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333

[tp2021]

Bruce with another left handed floater!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuce

Spurs up 10

Time out Bucks

[bigfundamental21]

Great team play pushes the lead to 10!

Let's go Spurs!

[Manufan909]

Bruce, Fin, KT, and JV scoring!?! The apocalypse in nigh!!! Pop should keep Tim out til they lose the lead, give him a nice rest.

[hater]

who the fuck are those 3 guys that stole Thomas, Bowen + Finley's jerseys????

[milkyway21]

:lol @ AToll is D man tonight. 5 pts so far

[tp2021]

Finley from the other corner!

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333333333

[tp2021]

KT is doing a good job defending Bogut.

[angelbelow]

nice finley is starting to be consistent

[DPG21920]

15 points and tied..you call that a solid defensive quarter?

Yes, any time you hold a team to 15 points it is a great defensive quarter

[Jobbs]

I wish Bowen was this motivated during the first couple of games

[Ice009]

Is Tolliver rushing his shots or is he just a bad shooter?

They don't come off the ring too well. The accuracy seems off by a lot on most of his misses.

[hater]

and you thought the Spurs were bad?? these Bucks really suck

[Manufan909]

Toll and Finley leading all scorers??? 7 with 3+ points??? Could it be... team play?:downspin::toast:downspin:

[hater]

Is Tolliver rushing his shots or is he just a bad shooter?

They don't come off the ring too well. The accuracy seems off by a lot on most of his misses.

he's got a really high arching shot

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley J!!

[mVp]

and you thought the Spurs were bad?? these Bucks really suck

No kidding.

[bigfundamental21]

The bench did a good job building a lead while Duncan was out.


Finley is on fire!

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Spurs looking good with all those back ups.

[tp2021]

Finley with a teardrop!

[johnnyblues]

Finley is smokin'!

[tomtom]

just jioned in. nice lead, looks like finleys got a nice touch tonite so far

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley again!!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD J

Spurs up 12

[milkyway21]

hey did Finley drank a gal of energy drink yesterday and today? or maybe he visited ST? :lol

[Borosai]

The threat of being Bonnered has Finley playing sharp again. Good.

[anakha]

If Parker and Ginobili being injured is what it takes for Finley to find his shot, somebody should always tell Finley that both guys are questionable for the night's game, even when they come back.

[024]

finley is the leading scorer for the spurs?? mason is 1-6 FG, needs to pick it up.

[DPG21920]

nice pick and roll with tim and hill

[Manufan909]

Tim isn't even exerting himself and he's got it going, and the Fab o rebound is nice, but he should take some shots.

[angelbelow]

im happy for finley, hope this keeps him confident.

[johnnyblues]

I still want Farmer to see some minutes today...:rolleyes

[hater]

Spurs playing good D? Bonner has been on the bench for 2nd game in a row? coincidence?

[mystargtr34]

finley is the leading scorer for the spurs?? mason is 1-6 FG, needs to pick it up.

Mase has been struggling with his shot but its better him than Fin, since he can do other things to contribute.

[mfanatic]

I'm not worried about this game anymore, NEXT! I can not wait until we play the Rockets

[tp2021]

Mason for 3!

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason 333333333333333333333333

[Thomas82]

Hopefully we can start to put together a long winning streak.

[milkyway21]

whoa 38 Lakers-19 Hornets

[milkyway21]

maybe Pop can reinforce Farmer a little bit. 10-15 min perhaps?

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 43-31 at the half

[bigfundamental21]

Good first half. Spurs held Bucks to 34% shooting.

[Dex]

Great half by the Spurs!

Absolute LOVE the defense.

Vaughn still looks like crap. Glad I didn't have to stomach any Bonner time.

Good to know that some things never change.

[Ice009]

Why the fuck did POp bring out Vaughn for that last play.

I knew Vaughn was going to fuck it up. FUCKING VAUGHN.

[tomtom]

Whoa very nice D, Bucks only with 30 sweet!

[bigfundamental21]

Why the fuck did POp bring out Vaughn for that last play.

I knew Vaughn was going to fuck it up. FUCKING VAUGHN.

Pop took Hill out because he had two fouls, so Vaughn had to play. I don't think the play should have gone to him though.

[Manufan909]

I missed it, what'd he do?

[Ice009]

whoa 38 Lakers-19 Hornets

Collusion trade.

It shouldn't have been this easy for the Lakers to get back to this level of play.

[DPG21920]

Very nice start by the Spurs. Hill is looking very quick and smooth. He is starting to make better rotations and he is so good at coming down to double the bigs, then getting back out. Energy is great, keep it up boys!

[bigfundamental21]

I missed it, what'd he do?


He bounced the ball off his knee and out of bounds.

[Ice009]

I wanna see Hill get a bit more aggressive in the second half and go HARD to the rack. Draw some fouls.

[mVp]

We're good... and Tim didn't even have a good half.

[Avitus1]

Things are looking better.

[tav1]

I thought Vaughn played well in the first.

[tomtom]

shit hornets getting eaten alive

[Anti.Hero]

why the hell is portland the game ESPN is showing. Dammit.

[mVp]

I thought Vaughn played well in the first.

Well... he made his FT's, that's something...

[Bender]

lakers may steamroll thru this season

[byrdman31]

anyone got a link that works? PM please

[timvp]

Good first half. Offense is kinda ugly but that doesn't matter as long as the D is alive :smokin

[024]

shit hornets getting eaten alive

wow hornets is probably around the second best team in the west.

[bigfundamental21]

Well... he made his FT's, that's something...


And Vaughn had 4 assists... leading the team at the half

[mfanatic]

anybody have a link that works? PM ME PLEASE!!!!

[tav1]

Well... he made his FT's, that's something...

He ran the offense well, gave great effort on D, had 4 ast and zero to. What else do you want from a third point?

[byrdman31]

anybody have a link that works? PM ME PLEASE!!!!


same here:bang

[Manufan909]

League pass is steal free guys... If you had it by last game anyways, which is my deal. I don't know if you could sign up for free right now. I'm not going to log out, and see how long I can milk it.

[byrdman31]

League pass is steal free guys... If you had it by last game anyways, which is my deal. I don't know if you could sign up for free right now. I'm not going to log out, and see how long I can milk it.


its a black out for me:depressed

[Manufan909]

I like how Duncan has only been in 15 minutes.

[Anti.Hero]

ESPN doesn't even mention the Spurs game during the half-time show.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice play Hill

[bigfundamental21]

ESPN doesn't even mention the Spurs game during the half-time show.


That's not surprising. No love for the Spurs as usual.

[Ice009]

I don't like the way the SPurs are playing and the way Hill is playing. He's too passive on offense. GET AGGRESSIVE.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs ice cold

Bucks cut to 5

[tp2021]

5 point game. Timeout.

[DPG21920]

Offense has completely stalled. They have to get back to proper spacing and attacking.

[Manufan909]

Someone should drive. Farmer time!!!!!!!!

[Manufan909]

Tim needs to step up now.

[Ice009]

Spurs look like shit here.

Time to bring Farmer out here. No one is even attempting to drive it to the rack.

I don't like jumpshooting offense. Hill or someone needs to penetrate. This is no good play at all. Stand around take a couple of dribbles and pass. No one is hardly moving with out the ball.

Hill needs to run harder and make more cuts and be faster in general when he's off the ball.

[DPG21920]

Oberto has to start looking for his shot when he is wide ass open. He can shoot ok, if he makes one or two, it would help dramatically

[tav1]

All these minutes for Hill will be good in the long run, because he doesn't know where to be on offense. He stands around watching because he's trying to learn. But the skill set is there.

Udoka? Increasingly, I wonder if he'll ever be better than average for San Antonio...

[Jobbs]

Hill got all ball

[Avitus1]

Hill!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn

[Anti.Hero]

Bitch don't you know who I AM???

[mVp]

Put Vaughn back in!!! lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck another TO

This are looking horrible

[mVp]

We'll be fine.... they suck more than we do.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD scores!!

[bigfundamental21]

Duncan's shot goes in.... first field goal for the Spurs in this quarter.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuce 22222222

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley J!!!!!

Spurs up 8

[Manufan909]

Bonner couldn't have gotten that rebound.

[jayc23]

vaughn is a human dumpster

[hillscountry]

i know its late on that hill block,but i dvrd it over and over 0 contatct

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN JV :bang

[Manufan909]

Fuck Vaughn, Come On!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tp2021]

Damn it Vaughn. Great move, bad finish.

[Spurs Brazil]

JV scores

[Warlord23]

Finley with a nice game today

[DPG21920]

That is the d I am talking about, great job, now finish the possession.

[Manufan909]

What's an automatic TO? I thought they were all manual.

[Manufan909]

I hope Hill and Mason play all of the 4th.

[nhan]

TV Timeout.

[Manufan909]

Cool, thanks.

[mVp]

Finley with a nice game today

let's not jinx him lol

[jayc23]

Finley is coming back

[DPG21920]

That fucking pisses me off

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley!!!!!!!!!!

[milkyway21]

:lol Hawks young guns vs Boston Celtics are playing like it's a playoff game.

interesting.

[tp2021]

Tolliver looks like Oberto with those post entry passes to Timmy.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD from Tolliver!!

[DPG21920]

Tolliver heads up pass boy!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver J!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ice009]

What A Fucking Pass From Tolliver.

[bigfundamental21]

Tolliver is having a hell of a game!

[hater]

Motherfuckin Tolliver is the shit

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 59-53 after the 3rd

[Manufan909]

Fuck, Hill is 2-3, play him more, shit. And what's up with Farmer being the only comeback dude against the Heat who isn't getting love!?!

[milkyway21]

end of 4th. 6-pt game

make it 3-4 tonight Spurs!

[Ice009]

Tolliver man.

If Tolliver can get his shooting going I love the guy.

Gotta get his shooting going.

[boutons_]

2 possessions is not a safe lead.

They better crank up the D in Spurs fashion

[tomtom]

prolly cus finley showed up

[byrdman31]

finally got a feed.. but it sucks but anything is good right now

[Ice009]

Also, I would have loved it if Bonner could play like this. Having two players like Tolliver would be even better.

[tomtom]

real nice activity by tolliver