Game Blog: Spurs vs. Grizzlies - 11.24.2008

[mystargtr34]

"Darko is an elite defender." :lmao

He is a pretty damn good shot blocker, and a decent man to man defender because hes 7 feet and has a 7'5.5" wingspan.

But hes not the reason Tim is 5-13

[Obstructed_View]

How does this guy remember that Antoine Carr was number 35 for the Spurs but thinks contact on the wrist isn't a foul?

[benefactor]

Mayo starting to feel it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley J

[Ice009]

Need Hill and Manu out there. Too many jump shots.

[HarlemHeat37]

we look terrible right now..I'd like to see Manu play some more at this point, since Tim's having a terrible game..Duncan has only had 1 bad game this year so far, so it doesn't happen often..Manu should play more in these situations..

[Reck]

Its just a matter of time before the Spurs get overcome now.

They always do this.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce 333333333333333333333

[mystargtr34]

Bruce 3

[Ice009]

COME ON!!!!!!!

Was that an offensive on Mason?

[benefactor]

Need Hill and Manu out there. Too many jump shots.
Yeah...the offense looks out of sync.

[mystargtr34]

Mase with 4 TO's

[HarlemHeat37]

I saw that Mason charge coming from a mile away..that play happens way too much in the NBA..

[tomtom]

damn oj

[benefactor]

Is it just me or does Darko's head look like he has mange?

[hoopdreams11]

Thomas doing a better job rebounding than Fab

[mystargtr34]

Come on Tim.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Seriously, bring Manu back in

[benefactor]

Seriously, bring Manu back in
Done....

[Amuseddaysleeper]

What was the crowd saying?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Done....

:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice D

Nice pass Manu

Hill to the line

[tomtom]

Sweet pass by manu to hill :tu

[benefactor]

Manu with the pass...man I'm glad he is back.

[byrdman31]

totally different game when manu is in

[Spur-Addict]

Manu with the nice dishhh

[mystargtr34]

Maybe the Spurs should try get Milicic. One of the better shot blockers in the league and a pretty decent rebounder, and hes about 7'1".

[benefactor]

Our bigs are foul machines...

[Ice009]

What the fuck is Tim doing? He's rushing EVERY SHOT. He's just throwing them up there.

[benefactor]

And Manu commits his first bonehead play of his comeback.

[mystargtr34]

And hes making Duncan his bitch right now.

[benefactor]

Our bigs are foul machines...

[byrdman31]

Our bigs are foul machines...

[Allanon]

What the hell is with this foul fest? Just giving away free points.

[byrdman31]

:lol

[tomtom]

ugly game so far

[Jet915]

haha, the announcers are very educational.........now I know where the name "red rocket" came from.

[Reck]

The Grizzlies are gonna win this game on the line..pathetic spurs..pathetic.

[benefactor]

And hes making Duncan his bitch right now.
Lets not get ahead of ourselves now....

[Fermixalot]

bullshit call on Bonner. Tim needs to calm down and just play his game. But I guess I'd be freaked out being that close to Milicic too. he freaks me out. looks like he'll go on a murderous rampage at any second.

[mystargtr34]

And hes making Duncan his bitch right now.

Fuck me, in the penalty so Bonner loose ball fouls

[Spurs Brazil]

Good play Manu

[byrdman31]

manu splits the pick and roll d like no other

[mVp]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[byrdman31]

Mannnnnnnnnuuuuuuuuu!

[tomtom]

beautiful :)

[benefactor]

Vintage Manu.

[Fermixalot]

manu with the pretty layup

[byrdman31]

ooo ohhh taking over the game...

[Ice009]

MANU. :).
Drawing fouls. Not much of that happening this season.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu to the line again. very agressive

[tomtom]

this manu guy's pretty good

[pawe]

cant wait for the spurs to be healthy again. Manu does so much for this team.

[timaios]

Tim Duncan is asleep.

[mystargtr34]

Lets not get ahead of ourselves now....

lol i apologise. Dude just pisses me off sometimes, hes got so many moves on the block, he should be abusing him, yet he gives him one half up fake, then drives to the same spot every time and flips up a one handed toss.

[tomtom]

wow those guys look annoying

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason 3333333333333333333333333333333

[mVp]

Mason!

[HarlemHeat37]

we're lucky Manu's playing tonight..Duncan's having a very rare terrible game, where he just can't make anything..Manu is coming up huge right now..

[byrdman31]

get a damn board

[Ice009]

THAT is the most PATHETIC rebounding I've ever seen.

FUCKING PATHETIC. No Grizz draw the foul.

[Obstructed_View]

How in the fucking fuck can a guy stand in the lane that long without a three second call?

[Spurs Brazil]

Take that board Fabricio

DAMN

[Reck]

Oberto is sleeping.

Get that ball

[benefactor]

lol i apologise. Dude just pisses me off sometimes, hes got so many moves on the block, he should be abusing him, yet he gives him one half up fake, then drives to the same spot every time and flips up a one handed toss.
Yeah...he's not all that aggressive tonight. I'm not sure what the deal is. It's all good though...if it's close late in the game he will turn it on.

[mVp]

Hill and 1 !

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[byrdman31]

sweet shot by hill and 1!

[Ice009]

Manu and Hill awesome. Both can draw fouls.

Great AND1 from Hill.

[Spur-Addict]

Yes Hill!

[mystargtr34]

Griz shooting 34%

[tomtom]

liking this agressiveness by hill

[byrdman31]

finally somebody other than ginobili is being agressive

[Gino2882]

George Hill is TAKING over. Back to back and 1's.

[Ice009]

Condor Hill. Love It.

[Spurs Brazil]

great job Hill

[td4mvp21]

George Hill can score.

[duncan228]

Duncan's 'terrible' game. For a lot of players it would be a good night. Granted, he's playing like shit, but that's because our expectations are so high.

12 points
11 boards
4 blocks
2 assists

[HarlemHeat37]

Duncan has a tendency of underestimating weaker teams and opponents..it's been a while..

does Roger EVER miss that shot?!..

[benefactor]

In other news...we are up by 13.

[Reck]

This shiz is ovah..OVAH I said!

[Borosai]

When was the last time the Spurs had a backup PG who could be counted on for double-digit scoring?

[mVp]

Oh baby! Mase for 33333

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason 33333333333333333333

[benefactor]

RMJ...make it 16.

[byrdman31]

i can actually say something i have not said in a long time......

Spurs have a good backup PG!!!

[SAtown]

Absolutely amazing Mason.

[mystargtr34]

Hill agressive

[Ice009]

MAN MASON is awesome. I don't care if Mason misses. At least he takes his shots unlike Barry.

[tav1]

That Scola comment should make ya'll happy!

[tomtom]

Sick

[mVp]

Oh god... Hill for 3333333

[SAtown]

Hill 333333333333333

[byrdman31]

i can actually say something i have not said in a long time......

Spurs have a good backup PG!!!


just quoting myself... :toast

[ShoogarBear]

Got durn I wish we had Roger Mason last year in the playoffs.

[benefactor]

George Hill dammit!!!!!!!

[AnotherArgie]

Hill can seriously ball...

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill 333333333333333333333333333333333333333

Fuck yea

[Ice009]

Fucking Condor. Awesome. Wow.

[mystargtr34]

I think Mason will be leading the league in 3 point %, and hes taken more than nearly everyone.

[Spur-Addict]

Hill is beasting right now

[pawe]

its all about confidence georgie!

[hitmanyr2k]

Mason and Ginobili are going to be a nightmare combination. Big time scoring punch coming from the SG spot. And the PG spot 1-2 punch is no slouch either :lol

[mVp]

Spurs up 17 :lol

[td4mvp21]

Duncan's 'terrible' game. For a lot of players it would be a good night. Granted, he's playing like shit, but that's because our expectations are so high.

12 points
11 boards
4 blocks
2 assists

Very true. Pretty nice numbers for his worst game of the season, eh?

Wow, Hill again!!!

[Obstructed_View]

Not to be ungrateful or anything, but why didn't Ime put his hand up? :bang

[mystargtr34]

Damn Goerge HILL, what a phenom

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Got durn I wish we had Roger Mason last year in the playoffs.

He's the best big minute shooter we've had in years.

I said it.

[Allanon]

Damn, that was some nice shooting by Mason and Hill there at the end of the quarter.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 72-55 after the 3rd

Great quarter by Hill

[SpursPreacher]

Sean said whoop ass on the air,what a night !!!

[Reck]

Killer 3 pointer to end the quarter.

[boutons_]

In the 3rd, Spurs got hot, Grizz went cold. game over

[Gino2882]

George Hill better have just earned BIG minutes even when Parker comes back.

Parker/Hill
Mason/Gino/Hill
Bowen/Finley

[Biggems]

that was a horrible shot by Hill....definitely not his shot. However, it did go in, thank goodness.

[angelbelow]

wow when did hill score so much so fast?

[E20]

Damn.....George Hill and Roger Mason are HELLLLLLAAA GOOD!!!

[Obstructed_View]

Mason and Ginobili are going to be a nightmare combination. Big time scoring punch coming from the SG spot. And the PG spot 1-2 punch is no slouch either :lol

I repeat: Best guard rotation in the NBA by leaps and bounds. Might as well disagree now while it's up for debate, because it won't be by January 1.

[xtremesteven33]

Sean said WHOOP ASS!!!!!

haha....

[Bartleby]

Mason and Ginobili are going to be a nightmare combination. Big time scoring punch coming from the SG spot. And the PG spot 1-2 punch is no slouch either :lol

The Parker/Hill and Mason/Parker combo will be fun to watch, too.

[Fermixalot]

Holy crap, the Spurs are rolling.

And LMFAO at Sean "Spurs age going to open up a can of whoop ass now!"

That made my night. That and the back to back threes.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

At the end of three Hill has outscored Mayo and Conley combined by three.

Just sayin' :hat

[Biggems]

Mason is an assassin. He has no fear.....I remember the last shooter we had like that....he left for Atlanta....sure wish he would have stayed.

I hope Mason sticks around for at least a handful of years.

[benefactor]

that was a horrible shot by Hill....definitely not his shot. However, it did go in, thank goodness.
No need piss in the Cornflakes bro...

[EvaLongoria]

Tony
Mason
Bowen
Duncan
Oberto

Hill
Manu
Udoka
Thomas
Mahinmi

or

Hill
Mason
Manu
Bowen
Duncan

deadly !!!!!

[mVp]

Bonner for 3 :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 333333333333333333333333333

[benefactor]

Bonner getting in on the act.

[tomtom]

hahaha bonner for 33333 booya

[Reck]

Hahahahahahahaha

Anihalation anyone?

[byrdman31]

first time in years we are shooting , AND MAKING 3's

[mVp]

We're HOT !!

[raspsa]

The injuries to Manu and Tony really were a blessing in disguise.. Mason and Hill are really showing that they have game..

[Spurtacus]

Wow. We're shooting lights out from 3.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 2222222222222222

[mVp]

Bonner again :lol

[mystargtr34]

Duncan's 'terrible' game. For a lot of players it would be a good night. Granted, he's playing like shit, but that's because our expectations are so high.

12 points
11 boards
4 blocks
2 assists

Of course, ive always said he doesnt need to take a shot and he can impact a game more than 80% of the league - but hes forcing alot tonight.

[Spurtacus]

Bonner again :lol

[tomtom]

man another great game for bonner

[byrdman31]

rrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeed rocket hes come a long way from the first 7 games

[Spur-Addict]

I love how Hill has control right now, impressive.

[SpurAddict561]

Roger Mason is playing some amazing ball lately man...

wow, my thoughts of this season have gone from "When does football start again?" to let's get Tony back and push for the playoffs in the past week or so

especially with Manu back in form

let's gooooooo

[SAtown]

rrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeed rocket hes come a long way from the first 7 games

He must read Sequ's threads

[Reck]

Mercy foul by us. lol

[Obstructed_View]

I hate when Sean says shit like that though. Didn't he say "Game Over" in the first quarter of the Boston game last year?

[Borosai]

Super smallball: Parker, Hill, Mason, Ginobili, Duncan.

The guards are deadly.

[benefactor]

Hill going at Conley

[Reck]

Wow the grizz getting frustrated now.

[E20]

I think Mason and Hill add to the Spurs a little of Golden State Warrior mentalitly. They're young and they can get hot and make plays and make a difference.

[pawe]

grizzlies fans trying to make this an ncaa game.
Makes sense since they have an ncaa team right now.

[byrdman31]

:lol these announcers are pure comedy

[mystargtr34]

Matt BONER on FIYAH

[mVp]

Uh oh... Vaughn in...

[Jet915]

haha, jv coming in...

[Obstructed_View]

Super smallball: Parker, Hill, Mason, Ginobili, Duncan.



Microball©

[tomtom]

jv..

[Obstructed_View]

Did JV just take a fucking three?

[Ice009]

Get Vaughn off please. Get Hill in quick.

[benefactor]

Vaughn comes in an immediately hoists a brick...typical.

[Reck]

Noooo Jack Vaughn go take a seat.

Hate that guy. ugh

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice shot Fin

[mystargtr34]

That George Hill and Matt Bonner P&R is D-E-A-D-L-Y lol.

We should go to that in the playoffs.

[byrdman31]

i miss this JV... its usually when were winning by alot... not in the middle of the game

[tomtom]

lets see some ahearn for some dunks!

[Jet915]

Bonner and Finley go to guys right now.

[benefactor]

Lowry falls over and gets a call.

[Borosai]

JV is probably wearing Mason's underwear from the last game, and thinks it will make him a 3-point shooter.

[greens]

Duncan's 'terrible' game. For a lot of players it would be a good night. Granted, he's playing like shit, but that's because our expectations are so high.

12 points
11 boards
4 blocks
2 assists



I think the issue is the shooting percentage for today: to get 12 points, his FG is 5-17. So that's 17 shot attempts.

Otherwise, I don't think it's that bad of a game for TD.

[raspsa]

The announcers said no way SA was breaking the century mark a while back..:lol:lol

[tomtom]

wow jv nice move :)

[byrdman31]

Noooo Jack Vaughn go take a seat.

Hate that guy. ugh


:downspin:

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

oh yeah

[Spurtacus]

Vaughn's got some moves, lol.

[Obstructed_View]

I don't mind when JV shoots layups...like that one...but I hate long jumpers.

[Spurs Brazil]

Omg Jv!!!

[benefactor]

Gasol. Ugliest...drive...ever.

[mystargtr34]

Microball©

lol i like it.

[byrdman31]

Gasol. Ugliest.....ever.


fixed :toast

[barbacoataco]

If Hill can handle the longer players they coud actually field that lineup.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu 11 minutes 12pts 4rebs

[benefactor]

fixed :toast
http://thefreshness.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/marc.jpg

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/2003/images/chewbacca.lg.jpg

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

mason, fearless

[Borosai]

Duncan down low, the guards on the perimeter: each can shoot the 3 and take it to the rim... and get to the line.

Championship!

[mVp]

T on Mayo

[byrdman31]

http://thefreshness.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/marc.jpg

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/2003/images/chewbacca.lg.jpg


:lol:rollin:lmao

[mVp]

JV with the J! :lol

[T Park]

I just love how the vaughn haters go silent after he mAkes a couple shots....

[Jet915]

maybe Mason's underwear is working for Vaughn...

[mystargtr34]

As of now, Mason is shooting .544% from 3, on 68 attempts.

[SpurAddict561]

man I think Mason is the best sleeper pickup we've got since Tony & Manu...lol

I hope he keeps it up

[Obstructed_View]

I just love how the vaughn haters go silent after he mIss a couple shots....

I love how you show up to suck on his nutsack as soon as he takes two good shots and hits them. Will you go silent when he puts up another 22 footer off the dribble?

[Reck]

I just love how the vaughn haters go silent after he mIss a couple shots....

Hell no, I'm here.

Just cause he's making a couple of shots on this game doesn't make him any better. He's generally a hack.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD only 29 minutes

[byrdman31]

im glad we play them again in later in the week

[T Park]

I love how you show up to suck on his nutsack as soon as he takes two good shots and hits them. Will you go silent when he puts up another 22 footer off the dribble?




Lay off the caffeine pal

[angelbelow]

put hill in give him some burn. tp is coming back in a few weeks anyway.

[Obstructed_View]

man I think Mason is the best sleeper pickup we've got since Tony & Manu...lol

I hope he keeps it up

When's the last time the Spurs had a better free agent acquisition? Elie? I'm sure I'm forgetting someone, but for impact to the team this early I can't think of anyone without looking it up.

[mystargtr34]

Can we get Thomas in there to get some burn, hes not gonna improve running drills in practice.

[T Park]

Hell no, I'm here.

Just cause he's making a couple of shots on this game doesn't make him any better. He's generally a hack.

Glad your so confident in your hatred of the third string point.

[z0sa]

Mason + Hill = win

[Obstructed_View]

Lay off the caffeine pal

http://www.amazon.com/Viva-Repartee-Comebacks-Historys-Wordsmiths/dp/0060789484

Do yourself a favor...

[byrdman31]

thomas hits a jumper :wow:wow

[duncan228]

TD only 29 minutes

Works for me. Let him rest.

[tomtom]

:wow Look at the top 3 pointers made and percentage (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/statistics?stat=nba3ptpct&qual=true&sort=3pm&league=nba&split=0&season=2009&seasontype=2&avg=none&pos=all)

[ShoogarBear]

JV is probably wearing Mason's underwear from the last game, and thinks it will make him a 3-point shooter.

Rose goes in the front, big guy.

[T Park]

Can we get Thomas in there to get some burn, hes not gonna improve running drills in practice.


Kt looked decent opening the third

[Obstructed_View]

Nice shot, Fin. :tu

[Reck]

im glad we play them again in later in the week


I thought this month was gonna be a rough one with the teams they have to play but so far so good. Houston is the only one I'm icky about even though we beat them a few weeks ago.

Next month is gonna be a tough month too.

[Ice009]

WHAT THE FUCK IS FINLEY DOING.
Butterfingered bitch ball on that possession ;).

[Obstructed_View]

Rose goes in the front, big guy.

:lmao :toast

[SpurAddict561]

When's the last time the Spurs had a better free agent acquisition? Elie? I'm sure I'm forgetting someone, but for impact to the team this early I can't think of anyone without looking it up.

hmm....it's obviously been THAT long if neither of us can think of one...lol

Finley, who is an ex "superstar" hasn't had this much impact on the team and he's been here for a few years lol...

[mVp]

Wtf

[angelbelow]

so how has hill looked? i know what his stats are but im wondering whether hes settling for jumpers or attacking the basket. thanks.

[mystargtr34]

There you go Kurt

[Ice009]

GET VAUGHN AND FINLEY OUT.

why is the ball is Vaughn's hands??

Hill should have the ball so he can drive to the rack.

[Obstructed_View]

hmm....it's obviously been THAT long if neither of us can think of one...lol

Finley, who is an ex "superstar" hasn't had this much impact on the team and he's been here for a few years lol...

Yeah, Fin might have had similar stats. I was probably blinded by Mavs hatred early on in his stint here to have noticed his contribution.

[angelbelow]

oh and how has he been defensively.

[SpurAddict561]

At least I have Mayo on my fantasy team, so he's helping me with these trash minute points hahaha

[ShoogarBear]

Hokey smokes, even KT is stroking it.

[angelbelow]

kt is coming alive, this is a good sign for his shot.

[tomtom]

uh lets not let this one slip away

[SpurAddict561]

Yeah, Fin might have had similar stats. I was probably blinded by Mavs hatred early on in his stint here to have noticed his contribution.

but the current situation with the team (injuries) make Mason's performance that much more valuable...

he's single handedly given us 2-3 wins at least with his game.

[Ice009]

Incredible move from Hill. Too bad it didn't go in. Keep being aggressive.

[barbacoataco]

Why do fans hate Vaughn just beause he is what he is? He was good enough to backup Parker in the 2007 playoff run and not blow it.

[Obstructed_View]

GET VAUGHN AND FINLEY OUT.

why is the ball is Vaughn's hands??
JV's making the right passes for the most part. As long as he's not shooting awkward jumpers out of rhythm he's a good addition to the team.

God Dammit KT.

[byrdman31]

vaughn sucks when he takes more than 3 dribbles

[mVp]

Ok... we're cold now...

[Ice009]

Get the scrubs out now Pop. Don't want the Grizzlies coming back here.

MAN I DO NOT LIKE VAUGHN at all.

[Yogurt210]

please take JV out and put manu in

[Reck]

Since Vaughn came in we're playing like crap. Thomas and Vanughn gtfo pleaseeeee

[urunobili]

Pop wtf is this?

[tomtom]

manu shouldnt be taking heavy minutes at this time.

maybe TD back in?

[Obstructed_View]

Whashoogonesaynah? Huh? Huh? WHASHOOGONESAYNAH?

Man I hate that commercial.

Shane Battier has an awesome voice.

[angelbelow]

put bonner in for udoka.

[Quiet Strength]

lol pop puts vaughn in the game and memphis goes on a nice run.

[SpurAddict561]

Vaughn has to be -15 or some shit

lol

[mystargtr34]

Spurs need to be careful.

[Ice009]

JV's making the right passes for the most part. As long as he's not shooting awkward jumpers out of rhythm he's a good addition to the team.


The offense always stinks for the most part when Vaughn is out there. Even if he is making the right plays.

He also dribbles too long and doesn't get the player that shot until the last few seconds.

[byrdman31]

timmy in???

[Spurs Brazil]

TD is back

[Obstructed_View]

Vaughn has to be -15 or some shit

lol

JV -6
KT -8

[mcornelio]

Wtf!! Manu Is Playing I Fucking Missed The Game Watching Prison Break And Fucking Manu Is Playing God Fucking Dammit!! I Need A Download Of This Shit I Refuse To Miss Manus First Game Back!

[Reck]

Where is that TP guy now?

Love some of Vaughn now dont cha?

Told you he was a hack.

[byrdman31]

great move by timmy

[tomtom]

there we go

[duncan228]

Duncan rises when it matters.

[byrdman31]

Wtf!! Manu Is Playing I Fucking Missed The Game Watching Prison Break And Fucking Manu Is Playing God Fucking Dammit!! I Need A Download Of This Shit I Refuse To Miss Manus First Game Back!



:lol:lol:lol

[Obstructed_View]

The offense always stinks for the most part when Vaughn is out there. Even if he is making the right plays.

He also dribbles too long and doesn't get the player that shot until the last few seconds.

He's usually on the floor with players that stink. See Tolliver and KT. The Spurs are also trying to run out the clock or he wouldn't be on the floor. If you're going to blame someone, blame Pop for giving everyone the hook too soon.

[angelbelow]

geez this is embarassing. the starts are back?