Game Blog: 12/9/08 - Spurs vs. Mavericks

[loveforthegame]

Maybe there was a reason Pop was going with Finley and not Mason. Geez.

[Obstructed_View]

If Mason is battling for the ball with someone, that someone is going to win.

[Anti.Hero]

Bowen have my babies!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Damn this game is epic.

[Crookshanks]

can we please get a break here? everything seems to be going the Mavs way now.

[peskypesky]

Bowen For 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

Bowennnnnnnnnn

3333333333333333333

[loveforthegame]

Bowen!!

[Obstructed_View]

Bowen. Cold.

[I Love Me Some Me]

BRUUUUUUUCE!!!!

What a game.

[tp2021]

Bowen is clutch.

[Warlord23]

How the hell is Kidd managing to score against us?

[Trainwreck2100]

pop was yelling his ass off for that pass

[Allanon]

Bruce "crafty" Bowen with the 3 in the corner pocket.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce 33333333333333333333333333

[Spurologist]

one of the greatest games in nba history

[bdictjames]

Bowen have my babies!
:lol

[WildcardManu]

It's like the Spurs keep kicking a dog that just won't stay down.

[hater]

I don't remember seein a crazier game in the last 2 years

[Brazil]

Brrrrrrrruuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeee first points :)

[Manufan909]

Holy crap. This game is too crazy.

[024]

can't keep exchanging shots. defense damn it.

[TDfan2007]

TD is amazing. Bruce the 3 from Tim!

[bdictjames]

There we go.

[Obstructed_View]

Dish Network will never be able to make this up to me. Never.

[007nites]

Duncan putting up so huge numbers. 30 Points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists.

[tomtom]

huge one brucey

[Spurologist]

Bowen. Cold.

come again

[ShoogarBear]

Best regular season game since forever.

[Yorae]

Bowen is a puzzle....

[TDfan2007]

one of the greatest games in nba history

:( I can't even see it. THis is complete crap!

[peskypesky]

Offense needs to run through Tim every freaking possession.

[loveforthegame]

I didn't think it was possible that someone could play worse than Finley in that 2nd half/OT's but Mason has proven me wrong. I can't believe I hope that Finley (or Udoka) comes in for Mason out of this timeout.

[milkyway21]

end this now Timmy.

the Hawks are hungrier after losing to Yao's 20/20 tonight.

Go! :flag:

10 assts TP:tu
LA trailing

[duncan228]

Having trouble breathing...

[pawe]

these mavs are like zombies. they would not die.

[dbreiden83080]

30 and 14 for Timmy

[Mavs<Spurs]

Bruce!!!

[Obstructed_View]

come again

blooded.

[Crookshanks]

the Hawks are probably gonna kill us tomorrow night - but it will be worth it if we can win this game.

[peskypesky]

what a godamn game!!!!

[hater]

:( I can't even see it. THis is complete crap!

check ur pm

[Capt Bringdown]

If Mason is battling for the ball with someone, that someone is going to win.

BS. It was a great play by Kidd.

I still like our chances better if we would have gone to Mason over that loonnngg 4th quarter to 1st overtime stretch.

Finley, 5 - 15.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice D Manu

[Manufan909]

Manu with the airtight D.

[I Love Me Some Me]

Why can't we ever follow up a stop with a bucket?

[bdictjames]

Lol

[loveforthegame]

Suck it Terry.

[peskypesky]

duncan needs to drive on dampier

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Dangit Tim, don't settle for fadeaways with Dumpier having five fouls.

[TDfan2007]

shit. Missed J by TD. He's human afterall.

[itzsoweezee]

come on tim. you have to foul out dampier. enough of the bank shots.

[xtremesteven33]

One of the greatest ive EVER seen.

[Obstructed_View]

BS. It was a great play by Kidd.

Regardless, Mason doesn't beat people to the ball.

[Ice009]

WHAT was Tim thinking. There was no opening for a bank shot there.

[Warlord23]

No more jumpers, for heaven's sake. Tim must be getting tired

[boutons_]

Tim forced that missed jumper

[Manufan909]

Dangit Tim, don't settle for fadeaways with Dumpier having five fouls.

I wonder if he knows. And Tim has 4, so that might be why.

[Spurologist]

TD should have tried to draw the foul from Damp

[007nites]

Man we could be looking at 3OT if the game stays in even digits!

[Anti.Hero]

LMAO Sean.

"That Qualifies as a streak for him."

[TDfan2007]

check ur pm

THANKS!

[loveforthegame]

The Spurs have blown so many chances tonight.

[Allanon]

One of the greatest ive EVER seen.

You obviously haven't watched many games.



Hahah, j/k, this IS a great game.

[Spurs Brazil]

That was a 3 secs on Dampier

DAMN

[Anti.Hero]

Bonner Put In For The...............dagger.

[Spurologist]

Dirk hasn't seen much of ball. wonder why

[Crookshanks]

oh man - now is NOT the time for a foul. Damp has 5 fouls - why is he still playing - we should've gone at him hard.

[peskypesky]

HUGE miss by Dampier

[ShoogarBear]

Get. This. Rebound.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Smart foul by Manu.

[024]

uhh bonner in??

[Warlord23]

We need to take it to the rack on this one

[Trainwreck2100]

fuck they're only up by 1

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 1 with the ball

54secs to go

[bdictjames]

Let's go, San Antonio!

[peskypesky]

spurs need to drive at dampier and get that 6th foul. what's so hard about that?

[Spurologist]

:pctoss

come on feed... don't die on me

[loveforthegame]

Think we set up a Bonner 3?

[raspsa]

If Bonner wins this game for the SPurs will he finally get some respect?

[Crookshanks]

we need a bucket bad - and then they'll need a 3 to tie

[tomtom]

uhh bonner in??

size, rebounding, 3s, hustle

[Brazil]

A Good Defense And Fts

[johnnyblues]

Let's go Boner!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:lol Shoulda been and 'And1' for Duncan. What a joke stripes

[024]

if bonner hits a three, i will stop calling for his trade.

[peskypesky]

Timmay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anti.Hero]

game.

[024]

nvm, hes back out.

[Spurs Brazil]

Td!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brazil]

all good

[TDfan2007]

I am in love with Tim Duncan.

[I Love Me Some Me]

End this shit.

[peskypesky]

We Got This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[duncan228]

I love being a Duncan fan.

[Spurologist]

make your fucking free throws

[bdictjames]

Yes we got a break!

[raspsa]

Mason at the line yahooooooooo!

[loveforthegame]

Big rebound by Mason.

[pawe]

get the ball to mason

[angelbelow]

Duncan!

[peskypesky]

Tim Duncan showing who the real MVP of the league is

[bdictjames]

Duncan is the man!

[m33p0]

end this shit! :flag:

[Obstructed_View]

Regardless, Mason doesn't beat people to the ball.

Damn I can jinx anything.

[Spurs Brazil]

Let's go Mason

[peskypesky]

how the hell does duncan do it????????????

[Crookshanks]

make these two and we got it!

[Anti.Hero]

Manu should send Terry a bobblehead.

[Trainwreck2100]

mavs with 1 to

[Spurologist]

no hesitation

[bdictjames]

yesyesyes

[Brazil]

Tim is the man !

[hater]

yup. Tim DUncan came through for 4th quarter and 2 OTs. he is the motherfuckin man!

[mVp]

Mason's clutch.

[Anti.Hero]

Jim Carey looks angry.

[Spurologist]

fuck yeah

[Warlord23]

2 possession game

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 2/2

[m33p0]

"Look out for your right foot!"

[Manufan909]

Game over, whoo!!!!!!!!!

[Crookshanks]

THAT is why Mason should have been in instead of Finley!!!!!

[TDfan2007]

I love being a Duncan fan.

isn't it great?

[peskypesky]

FUCK YEAHH!!!!!!!!!

:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::f lag:

[bdictjames]

And Mason goes through with 2 clutch FTs.

Stop, rebound, this game is over.

[angelbelow]

masons a sniper

[Capt Bringdown]

Regardless, Mason doesn't beat people to the ball.

I don't think we've seen enough of Mason to reach such a conclusion. We certainly saw enough of Finley tonite to realize he sucks.

[duncan228]

how the hell does duncan do it????????????

He's really that good. :)

[Brazil]

23 sec

[milkyway21]

TIM DUNCAN : STILL DALLAS MAVERICK'S NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wakeup

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Thank you Jason Kidd for that tip in from earlier in the game!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with a GREAT game

[lrrr]

Pop, get Manu out of the game right now so he doesn't foul Dirk again

[Spurologist]

thanks hater.

i switched to your feed cause mine wasn't working

[Anti.Hero]

Duncan saved the day every time.

[raspsa]

It gives me a nice warm feeling to have a Spurs team loaded with good freethrow shooters..

[Trainwreck2100]

that littl knat finally fouls out

[peskypesky]

I dont care if we lose to ATL tomorrow as long as we win this

[Spurologist]

thanks again Dirk

[benefactor]

Game time...we sure made that a helluva lot harder than it should've been.

[Allanon]

Great game, Duncan is money as usual.

[Jobbs]

man

Hawks gonna beat us down tomorrow night

[Juanobili]

I dont care if we lose to ATL tomorrow as long as we win this

word

this win will count as 5 straight wins to me haha

[boutons_]

it's better to win than to lose

[Spurs Brazil]

Ball game!!!

Fuck the Mavs, fuck Barea, fuck Dirk and a big fuck to Terry

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

All the Mason haters need to recognize. 4-4 from the line in the clutch

[leemajors]

enter dick breath

[Spurologist]

mason

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$44

[Spur-Addict]

Game of the year so far, easily.

[loveforthegame]

Mason with 2 critical rebounds.

[johnnyblues]

It over! :D

[hater]

WOW dirk played 53 minutes tonight!!!!

[Spurologist]

Dirk Fucking Travelled Too

[Warlord23]

Suck it Mavs!

[Spooky]

great game

[peskypesky]

Huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Spurologist]

Spurs Win

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Gonna be a good day at work tomorrow :hat

[Anti.Hero]

Show Cuban.

[m33p0]

MLE guy in the game. :lol

[Brazil]

HUGE GAME and huge numbers for TD !

[manubili]

thank god for the spurs!!!!!!!!!

[bdictjames]

Its over.

12-8 woohoo!

[Crookshanks]

WOO HOO - Spurs have still got it! And thanks Mason - you iced it for us!!!!

[hoopdreams11]

what a game

[tomtom]

epic win, that was so intense

[Mavs<Spurs]

Hell yeah!!!

Tim Duncan !!!

Wow!!!

Unbelievable!!!

[Charles Sappa]

yeah, thanks again Dirk....

[boutons_]

I will sleep better. Good game Spurs, you choking drama queens.

[Spurologist]

Mason with 2 critical rebounds.

his rebounds <<< free throws

[Quiet Strength]

Wow! What a game! Good job spurs on their win. Hopefully they have the energy for tomorrows game. :flag:

[Il Caraibico]

Mavs win by 5......... "book it!"

ok

[Anti.Hero]

Let's go raid BlogMaverick.

[TampaDude]

Spurs WIN!!!

133-126 2OT

GO SPURS GO!!!!! :flag:

[Brazil]

tomorrow

[024]

that was a great win.

[dbreiden83080]

I love being a Duncan fan.

Especially when Dallas fans have to watch the best PF ever, show them how it's done while Dirk the Choke-Artist, sucks ass when it counts yet again..

[bdictjames]

Manu's -16 worries me a bit.

[Juanobili]

WHAT A GAME! damn

[Allanon]

Damg, Duncan shot 60% and had 14 rebounds, 4 assists.

[peskypesky]

All the Mason haters need to recognize. 4-4 from the line in the clutch

yep. mason did his part to get this win. :toast

[Texas_Ranger]

Great win!!

[Spurologist]

I feel sorry for Dirk.....his psychologist might have to up his dose on his medication

[dirk4mvp]

Funny how spurfans are talking shit now after you guys were ready to slit your wrists 10 minutes ago :lol

[Reck]

So The Spurs did it?

Muahahahahah fuck the Spurs for giving me a headache there.

[Manu-of-steel]

yes! great win for the spurs. yahoo!

[milkyway21]

12-8 & counting........

[Juanobili]

Funny how spurfans are talking shit now after you guys were ready to slit your wrists 10 minutes ago :lol

The Grizzlies? honestly man? lol

[z0sa]

This was a great game. Th spurs got some balls that's for sure.

[peskypesky]

Damg, Duncan shot 60% and had 14 rebounds, 4 assists.

yep.as well as he shot, dirk only had 3 more points than duncan on 13 more shots!

[urunobili]

Spurs :worthy:

[lurker]

Good game, even if I'm not happy with the result.

Congrats to the Spurs. That was a hard fought win.

[dbreiden83080]

Damg, Duncan shot 60% and had 14 rebounds, 4 assists.

Still the best big MAN in the league, especially when in a big game. He does so much..

[dirk4mvp]

The Grizzlies? honestly man? lol


We beat the fucking rockets. We're for real.

[Spurologist]

Also funny how Rick Carlisle said that Dirk is in Larry Bird's class

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Manu's -16 worries me a bit.

Why? He spent some of his time with the second unit ya know...

[SpursFan0728]

what a fucking game

[TMTTRIO]

Manu's -16 worries me a bit.

Agree. I hope he gets better but he doesn't look right and his shot has been way off but hey I'm just happy we won.

[Crookshanks]

The Spurs scrubs are gonna have to step it up tomorrow night. The starters are gonna be dead tired as soon as the ball is tipped :sleep

[NewJerSpur]

That Barrea has is developing into a rather nice replacement for Devin Harris, just when I thought that trade was a total wash. Great win, and now the guys have to run with a young Hawks team tomorrow night, LOL.

[Spurminator]

That game's a keeper.

[Spurologist]

Funny how spurfans are talking shit now after you guys were ready to slit your wrists 10 minutes ago :lol

Doesn't Rudy Gay need another back rub or something

[dbreiden83080]

Also funny how Rick Carlisle said that Dirk is in Larry Bird's class

Well they are both ugly and white, but that's about it...

[SpursPreacher]

This is why you must believe my brothas and sistas the spurs will take us to the promised land again.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Funny how spurfans are talking shit now after you guys were ready to slit your wrists 10 minutes ago :lol

Funny how after yet another Spurs-Mavs game, you Mavs bitches are clinging to moral bulletin board victories.

[angelbelow]

nice win for us.

[Reck]

Also funny how Rick Carlisle said that Dirk is in Larry Bird's class

I wouldn't say LB's class but probably the minor LB's class. Dirk can get it.

[TDfan2007]

Also funny how Rick Carlisle said that Dirk is in Larry Bird's class

in terms of shooting and rebounding yeah. Otherwise...LOL!

[dirk4mvp]

Funny how after yet another Spurs-Mavs game, you Mavs bitches are clinging to moral bulletin board victories.


So you agree with me :tu

[NewJerSpur]

We beat the fucking rockets. We're for real.

So did the Spurs, with 2/3 of their star power missing. Now work on your record.

[Crookshanks]

boy - this game was waaaay too intense for the 20th game of the season. But boy what a thrilling win! I live in Arlington - sure wish I could've been at the game tonight.

[m33p0]

TIM DUNCAN IS DA MAN!!!!

that should read 5 assist. the last one on the Bowen 3.

with some 4 minutes to go on regulation, Dirk cops out on a fastbreak. :lol

if it wasn't for JJ Barea, Mavs would have been buried. Next year, they'll trade Barea for an old decrepit has-been. :lmao

[dbreiden83080]

Has to be a painful realization for Mavs fans that Dirk will never lead them all the way. He can't carry TD's jock, not even on the same planet as the man..

[manufor3]

Great win, lets get ready for Atlanta

[Budkin]

Fuck yes! That is all.

[sribb43]

You beat the lottery bound Dallas Mavericks....congrats on the win

[manufor3]

boy - this game was waaaay too intense for the 20th game of the season. But boy what a thrilling win! I live in Arlington - sure wish I could've been at the game tonight.

i live in arlington too man

[raspsa]

Classic game. What a difference mason brings to the Spurs compared to last season.. he proves he belongs on the floor in crunch time. All the guys played well in spurts but no doubt Duncan was the anchor for the Spurs.. vintage Duncan tonite.

[dirk4mvp]

Has to be a painful realization for Mavs fans that Dirk will never lead them all the way. He can't carry TD's jock, not even on the same planet as the man..


Looks like you're carrying it for him. It's great to be a fan and all, but you're kinda weird with that shit.

[Buddy Holly]

Manu made some silly bone headed plays out there that nearly cost us the game. He's still coming back so no need to panic.

[Reck]

NBA.COM scores are fucked and all delayed. WTF is that.

[dbreiden83080]

Is that 10 of the last 13 we've won now?? Not too shabby..

[anakha]

I quit watching this embarrasment of a game.

Are they going to OT?


So The Spurs did it?

Muahahahahah fuck the Spurs for giving me a headache there.

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[mFFL03]

Hey how bout some recognition on espn.com!!!!

[Spurologist]

Manu made some silly bone headed plays out there that nearly cost us the game. He's still coming back so no need to panic.

it was moreso FIN who nearly fucked away the game

[milkyway21]

I dont care if we lose to ATL tomorrow as long as we win thisme too.

we really need this W for playoff positioning

bring on! the young guns from Atlanta:ihit
(I hope George Hill is ready! )

Duncan played 2OTs tonight we need Mason/TP/Manu & Hill vs the Hawks :D

congratulations San Antonio for beating Dallas :toast

[Crookshanks]

i live in arlington too man

actually - it's lady - but who cares! :lol I think I'll have to wear one of my Spurs championship t-shirts to work tomorrow! :king

[duncan228]

Final: Spurs 133, Mavs 126 (2OT) (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/gameday-spurs-vs-mavericks.html)
By Joe Alexander

Tim Duncan scored 12 points in the overtime periods and Bruce Bowen's only basket of the night was a 3-pointer that put the Spurs in front for good in a 133-126 double-overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

SECOND OVERTIME

The Spurs got a basket from Tim Duncan and a pair of free throws from Roger Mason for a five-point lead with 25.6 seconds left in the second OT.

Bruce Bowen's first basket of the game was a 3-pointer with 1:47 left in the second overtime. That gave the Spurs a 127-125 lead.

FIRST OVERTIME

Dallas' Jason Kidd hit a 3-pointer to tie it with 19.8 seconds left in overtime. Manu Ginobili missed a late shot and we're headed to a second OT even 116-116.

Tim Duncan has two baskets in overtime and the Spurs lead 115-113 with 2:16 left.

FOURTH QUARTER

It's going overtime tied 107-107. Tony Parker made the Spurs' last two baskets, but missed the potential game-winner with time running out.

The Mavericks are shooting well in the fourth quarter, getting back-to-back 3-pointers from Jose Barea and Jason Kidd to take a 104-103 lead with three minutes left.

Manu Ginobili has seven points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter. The Spurs lead 94-92 with seven minutes left.

The Mavs made a 7-0 surge early in the fourth quarter that included a 3-pointer and a basket by Jose Barea. They lead 86-83 with 10 minutes left.

THIRD QUARTER

George Hill had seven points in the final minutes of the third quarter and the Spurs take an 81-79 lead into the final period.

The ball is bouncing the Spurs' way. Tim Duncan missed a jumper but the Mavs' Jason Kidd tipped in the rebound. Dallas then turned the ball over and Duncan got a basket on his own. The Mavs turned the ball over again and George Hill recorded a three-point play to put the Spurs in front 75-72.

Manu Ginobili is warming up. He has three baskets early in the second half. Matt Bonner hit his third 3-pointer. The Mavericks lead 63-61.

The Mavs opened the second half with an 8-0 run that included two baskets by Dirk Nowitzki. They went back in front 53-47.

SECOND QUARTER

Tony Parker scored 12 points in the last eight minutes of the second quarter to help the Spurs take a 47-45 halftime lead.

Parker hit a shot with 1.2 seconds left in the half to give the Spurs the lead and made 5 of his last 6 shots after a rocky start.

Tim Duncan added nine points in the last seven minutes of the half. The Spurs got back in front when Parker and Duncan sparked an 18-3 run.

The momentum has really turned. The Spurs, who trailed by 11 early in the second quarter, led 43-40 with less than three minutes left in the half.

The Spurs suddenly found their rhythm. Parker and Duncan combined for all the Spurs points in an 11-1 run that cut the Mavs' lead to 36-34.

The Big Three all had a tough time getting going. Duncan didn't score until nearly midway through the second quarter. The Mavs lead 36-29.

The Mavs opened the second quarter with an 8-2 run. A Jason Terry 3-pointer put Dallas in front 30-19.

FIRST QUARTER

The Spurs' starting guards struggled and the Maveicks took advantage to finish the first quarter with a 22-17 lead. Parker was 1 of 7 and Ginobili was 1 of 3 from the field.

Everyone has gone cold - except Dirk Nowitzki. He has eight points and the Mavericks lead 16-11.

Both teams are shooting well. Neither has been as effective on defense. There have been four lead changes in the first six minutes and the Mavs are up 12-11.

[Borosai]

Bonner was perfect. Googame.

[dbreiden83080]

Looks like you're carrying it for him. It's great to be a fan and all, but you're kinda weird with that shit.

Weird with what?? Pointing out the obvious about Dirk and TD. Dirk is not a big time player IMO. He is not clutch. He'll go to the Hall based on stats, but he's not a leader or a winner. TD is on the legendary level, Dirk is just a very good player and that's all he'll ever be..

[TDfan2007]

Has to be a painful realization for Mavs fans that Dirk will never lead them all the way. He can't carry TD's jock, not even on the same planet as the man..

that's not saying a lot. Comparing Dirk to TD isn't fair. TD is the best ever at his position. Dirk is a fantastic offensive player and an improved rebounder and passer, but his D is suspect and you win championships with defense. Until he becomes a legit shotblocker and help defender the mavs are going nowhere.

[Avitus1]

Wooo Go Spurs Go!

[Mavs<Spurs]

This game sends a message about how great and how dominating a player Tim Duncan is in this league!

The rest of the league is being sent a message that the San Antonio Spurs led by Tim Duncan are an elite team, a championship caliber team in this league.

:ihit

[dbreiden83080]

Until he becomes a legit shotblocker and help defender the mavs are going nowhere.

So in other words, the Mavs are going nowhere..

[peskypesky]

Still the best big MAN in the league, especially when in a big game. He does so much..

Still the best PLAYER in the league. I don't care how much the public and the NBA want to believe that Kobe and Lebron are the best, it's big men that win championships and Tim is the best big man, so he is by definition the best player.

[TDfan2007]

Still the best PLAYER in the league. I don't care how much the public and the NBA want to believe that Kobe and Lebron are the best, it's big men that win championships and Tim is the best big man, so he is by definition the best player.

at this point that's a stretch, but he's definitely top 3. IMO it's Kobe, Lebron, then Tim. You can argue between Lebron and Tim though.

[milkyway21]

Bruce Bowen's first basket of the game was a 3-pointer with 1:47 left in the second overtime. That gave the Spurs a 127-125 lead.

the turning point



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like a playoff game :D

[mVp]

Great win... nice game by Parker but I didn't like his defense at all, Barea owned him really bad.

Anyway, a win is a win, I hope they have something left in the tank for Atlanta tomorrow.

[peskypesky]

btw, did y'all see tha SHaq had 35 tonight??? jesus

[bigfan]

I live in Dallas and its a real gas listening to the after game program with all the jabber- jawing about the Mavs! They didnt say much when Terry tried to murder TP out there either. A good victory for our Spurs!

[Yorae]

Come on, even bowen had a hard time with barrea, this kid is gonna be something, GHill better bring it, I can see future rivalry..

[dbreiden83080]

Still the best PLAYER in the league. I don't care how much the public and the NBA want to believe that Kobe and Lebron are the best, it's big men that win championships and Tim is the best big man, so he is by definition the best player.

I'd say top 3 now. Tim at 32 is just not quite what he was in his MVP years. 2003 Tim Duncan was so far and away the best player in the NBA with what he did on both ends of the court it was just insane. He's not quite at that level anymore..

[maddnezz]

Funny how spurfans are talking shit now after you guys were ready to slit your wrists 10 minutes ago :lol
didnt you guys win last night?:rolleyes

[duncan228]

at this point that's a stretch, but he's definitely top 3. IMO it's Kobe, Lebron, then Tim. You can argue between Lebron and Tim though.

Everybody else can argue as much as they want. Give me Duncan, even now, at this stage of his career, over any of them. There's no one I'd rather watch play. Period.

[Reck]

ESPN blows.

They're too hooked up on Football to show the damn hightlights.

[duncan228]

I'd say top 3 now. Tim at 32 is just not quite what he was in his MVP years. 2003 Tim Duncan was so far and away the best player in the NBA with what he did on both ends of the court it was just insane. He's not quite at that level anymore..

No, he's not. And like I just said, I'd still rather watch him than any one else.

(He was insane in '03. Damn, what a season that was).

[milkyway21]

in case you are interested..

Sacramento is nipping the Lakers as of this moment.

who is this Francisco Garcia?
He's good.

[peskypesky]

at this point that's a stretch, but he's definitely top 3. IMO it's Kobe, Lebron, then Tim. You can argue between Lebron and Tim though.

well, a lot of people who don't understand basketball only look at scoring. if they understood the huge importance of rebounding and protecting the basket from opposing players, they'd understand that a big man like Tim is more valuable than a SG or SF like Lebron or Kobe.

defense wins championships, not offense. deal with it.

[Manufan909]

Bonner was perfect. Googame.

Can anyone explain how someone who was perfect shooting-wise only played half of an hour long game(Bonner)??? Pop needs to go away from small ball against big teams like the mavs. Plus, bonner needs to start getting as many shots as Fin, since he hits a shitload more of them. He would've hit 9-15 at least this game.

[mVp]

Come on, even bowen had a hard time with barrea, this kid is gonna be something, GHill better bring it, I can see future rivalry..

He only scored once with Bruce on him, if I remember correctly... I mean, it's frickin' Barea we're talking about here... you can't get burned like that by that guy, Tony made him look like a fucking all star tonight...