Game Blog: 12/14/08 - Spurs vs. Thunder

[Spurtacus]

How does that shot not fucking count?

[TDfan2007]

Tim playing pisspoor D tonight. Man that was weak against Jeff Green.

[phyzik]

Manu almost got robbed on that play.

[Spurtacus]

There we go. 2 and 1.

[duncan228]

Nice Manu.

[SpurAddict561]

Manu and 1111111111

[peskypesky]

was that for real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fundamental]

Good stuff. This game is starting to get competitive, so Manu starts getting into it.

[SpurAddict561]

I just dropped Jeff Green's inconsistent ass too

damn

[Manufan909]

I love Bill. "WE'RE SAN ANTONIO!!!!!!":lol

[peskypesky]

what the hell kind of shot was that?????????

[loveforthegame]

The Spurs just wanted to make it interesting.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck those refs

[Yorae]

The spurs are just deciding not to play defense, I just hope they won't do it on the next game...

[peskypesky]

I'm positive we lost to more than 4 shitty teams during the season when we swept the Finals in 07....correct me if I'm wrong?

I'd bet money that you're right.

[Reck]

I used to get pissed at the Spurs doing this, but that was years ago...I'm kinda used to it now

I think they let up just so they can keep it exciting, plus Pop likes to have something to yell about.

Me too but its Thunder..c'mon.

[Reck]

Fuck those refs

Why?

If anything they are helping the Spurs out.

[SpurAddict561]

haha I know...but like I said, they like to keep it exciting sometimes, I swear....

we lost to the Grizzlies last year or the year before when they were like 10-72 ...or maybe they were around that record both last year and the year before lol

[Yorae]

Duncan sucks right now....

[boutons_]

5 pt game

[td4mvp21]

They just aren't playing defense. I haven't seen the defense this bad in a while for the Spurs. And why Finley is in over Bowen or Mason I have no idea.

[peskypesky]

what's with all the circus shots?

[SpurAddict561]

did Bonner just grab the o-rebound?!

holy shit...he is a new man this year

[boutons_]

Spurs -9 in 4th qtr, losing 2nd, 3rd, 4th qtrs, maybe the game

[peskypesky]

i thought the bank was open. i was wrong.

[SpursFan0728]

why isnt bowen out

[td4mvp21]

Who would of thought we would allow the Thunder to score 100 points :lol

[Fundamental]

I hope everyone who wanted a close game is happy now. I'm scared shitless.

[peskypesky]

f-ck

[Spurtacus]

No defense...

[peskypesky]

nice Tony!!

[Reck]

Pretty much fucked.

[td4mvp21]

:pctoss Why the fuck is Duncan not guarding the paint?!?!

[Fundamental]

Tp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Jobbs]

phew

[peskypesky]

jesus h

[024]

wow... kind of embarrassing for the spurs.

[JohnnySixString]

Maybe the Spurs need to lose this game to once again remind them of what the fuck NOT to do.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP from TD!!!

[Yorae]

Spurs want to boost Thunder's confidence...They are that generous....

[peskypesky]

Tony again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Manufan909]

Keep them under a 100, Spurs!

[peskypesky]

man, what a crazy end of a game...we better hang on and take this

[Reck]

Spurs are scared shitless right now.

[SpurAddict561]

see how they let it get close, then just press the gas for the last minute or so

it's playoff preparation for close game pressure, Pop is such a genius.

[boutons_]

Spurs allow a 2-22 team to score 100 pts in Spurs' gym

[TDfan2007]

:pctoss Why the fuck is Duncan not guarding the paint?!?!

he might as well roll out the damn carpet. He's literally getting out of the way every time.

[tomtom]

god what is pop thinking... why is finley out there instead of mase or bowen for goodness sake

[peskypesky]

Tony coming up big in crunch time. Very good to see.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP big J

[Yorae]

he might as well roll out the damn carpet. He's literally getting out of the way every time.
Avoiding injuries?

[Jobbs]

Duncannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[SpursFan0728]

god what is pop thinking... why is finley out there instead of mase or bowen for goodness sake

exactly what i m thinking

[td4mvp21]

Oh, now Pop puts Bowen in. That might have been a smarter move 10 minutes ago.

[duncan228]

Nice block and pass Duncan.

[byrdman31]

ok missed the whole game... what was wrong? offense or defense? why is it soo close?!?

[SpurAddict561]

Timmy D doesn't play defense right....non believers?

hahaha

BEAST

[TDfan2007]

what D by Tim! Clutch as hell.

[peskypesky]

he might as well roll out the damn carpet. He's literally getting out of the way every time.

did somebody mess up and tell him he has 5 fouls or something?

[Spurs Brazil]

The good thing is Pop will be mad and the guys will be ready for the Hornets.

[Yorae]

Duncan just said, "Ok, that's enough, fun is over."

[Reck]

Game saved*

[loveforthegame]

Clutch ft's for Parker.

[peskypesky]

ok, just when we're dissing him, tim shuts us up with a defensive stand

[Ice009]

I just got home. Are the Spurs playing poorly for this to be a close game???

I excepted a big win. Not a dog fight with possibly the worst team in the league?

Are we playing bad or are the Thunder playing great?

[JohnnySixString]

ok missed the whole game... what was wrong? offense or defense? why is it soo close?!?


The Spurs stopped playing. Blew the lead. Same old story.

[byrdman31]

sweet block

[SpurAddict561]

Duncan just said, "Ok, that's enough, fun is over."

hahah ya

[Yorae]

I just got home. Are the Spurs playing poorly for this to be a close game???

I excepted a big win. Not a dog fight with possibly the worst team in the league?

Are we playing bad or are the Thunder playing great?

Both!

[Chieflion]

Finally, game is closed out with free throws. Ya, in SIngapore, we don't get to see games unless you got cable tv which allows us to see channels from other countries. It is expensive that my parents ditched the system to save money.

[Manufan909]

ok missed the whole game... what was wrong? offense or defense? why is it soo close?!?

Played on OKC's level after the first, and copied the thunder's D in the 2nd half.

[Reck]

I just got home. Are the Spurs playing poorly for this to be a close game???

I excepted a big win. Not a dog fight with possibly the worst team in the league?

Are we playing bad or are the Thunder playing great?

We started fucking awesome. Had a 26 point lead and then third quarter we just melted from there.

[Spurtacus]

what the hell

[resistanze]

Wow.

[Fundamental]

WTF manu??????????

[TDfan2007]

you've gotta be kidding me...

[TMTTRIO]

Manu has sucked tonight

[peskypesky]

will this freaking game end!????

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason was on fire and Pop went with Finley again

I don't undestand

[Manufan909]

Shit, 102.:depressed

[Juanobili]

oh god

[alchemist]

hoping we lose so we can learn another lesson like the Detroit game back a couple games ago.

[Reck]

This game is even more close then the Mavs game. What a disgrace.

[Spurtacus]

Manu missing 2 FT...yikes.

[td4mvp21]

:lol Are we trying to lose this game???

[Ice009]

WTF MANU missing 2 free throws. I think I answered my own questions. Looks like the Spurs played like shit tonight.

[Johnny RIngo]

ok missed the whole game... what was wrong? offense or defense? why is it soo close?!?

Defense. Spurs have allowed the Thunder(worst team in the league) to shoot over 50% on their own court.

[Yorae]

Ginobili just said, "Hey Tim don't be so mean"

[tomtom]

wtfffffff

[peskypesky]

great. manu misses both ft's. f me.

[Juanobili]

are you serious...

[Spurtacus]

Yes! Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

[td4mvp21]

Mason was on fire and Pop went with Finley again

I don't undestand

Ditto that.

[loveforthegame]

Ginobli choked big time. I know Finley isn't shooting as high as he usually does but he's still one of our better ft shooters. Why don't they go to him anymore?

[duncan228]

Manu!!!!

[Reck]

We are just meant to lose to Thunder.

[resistanze]

LOL @ Manu baiting that guy.

[Fundamental]

He played that well. He totally slowed down so he could draw the foul. Manu is the shit.

[duncan228]

What a pass!!!

[Manufan909]

Damn, Manu, why the hell do you suck on FTs tonight!!! You're shooting like Shaq from the charity stripe.

EDIT: Now you're above Shaq.:downspin: Nice and1 to end it.

[peskypesky]

Mason was on fire and Pop went with Finley again

I don't undestand

don't try. the madness that is pop's brain is not a pretty thing.

[SpurAddict561]

Thunder are shooting a better percentage tonight than all of their other games this week combined.

That's the story of this game

[TDfan2007]

Manu! What a pass from Tim!

[loveforthegame]

Then Ginobli makes up for it.

[peskypesky]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tomtom]

lol duncan with the football pass again

[peskypesky]

SuperManu is in the house at last!!!!!!!!!!

[Juanobili]

phew

[Spurtacus]

I hope this is a wake up call. Nice to have a win...but shit this is the Thunder.

[td4mvp21]

K, let's forget about this game

[Yorae]

I think Spurs have fallen in love with close games, and therefore expect every game to be close....They are crazy.

[JohnnySixString]

Thunder are shooting a better percentage tonight than all of their other games this week combined.

That's the story of this game

Which is a reflection of the Spurs' defense. They allowed the THUNDER to score 104!

[loveforthegame]

Glad that's over with.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with a fantastic pass

[peskypesky]

Win!!!!!!!!

[boutons_]

Spurs lose 4th qtr 26 - 35

[Fundamental]

To quote Sean Elliott, "It doesn't mention how close the games were in the 'W' column."

Good game Spurs!

[peskypesky]

WAY too close for comfort. I'll take the win, but fer god's sake...

[tomtom]

boy that was ugly pop better get them back in line

[Ice009]

We started fucking awesome. Had a 26 point lead and then third quarter we just melted from there.

26 point led. How the crap did the Spurs let them make it a close game from there. That is not good at all ;).

[Reck]

We Sucked.

[raspsa]

A step back for the Spurs in terms of looking for consistency...

[scanry]

Why the fuck is Finley in the game instead of Mason?:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

He's getting torched, i mean literally torched right now.

Good god Pop, enough with the Finley man crush already. Mason has had a very good game and yet we see Finley. I like Finley, but you've got to start trusting Mason.

[Yorae]

I think they just checked the net and said "Hey let's fuck up Spurstalk and PTR!!!"

[Johnny RIngo]

To quote Sean Elliott, "It doesn't mention how close the games were in the 'W' column."

Good game Spurs!

That's what the point differential column is for.

[Spurs Brazil]

Players don't look happy. They know they'll listen from Pop

[Manufan909]

I think Spurs have fallen in love with close games, and therefore expect every game to be close....They are crazy.

+1

This is the only logical explanation.:downspin:

[duncan228]

Final: Spurs 109, Thunder 104 (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/gameday-spurs-vs-thunder.html)
By Joe Alexander

The Spurs dominated the first 18 minutes of the game and then hung on for dear life at the end of a 109-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder never led in the second half, but they nearly erased a 26-point Spurs lead and were within three points twice in the final two minutes of the game and two points in the final 30 seconds.

Tony Parker scored six points in the final 1:49 of the game. Manu Ginobili missed a pair of free throws with 34 seconds left, but then completed a three-point play for the final points of the game.

FOURTH QUARTER

The Thunder were within three points with a minute left. Tony Parker has the Spurs' last two baskets and they lead 104-99 with 54 seconds left.

Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner have combined for the Spurs' last 10 points. The Spurs lead 95-85.

The Thunder got a three-point play from Kevin Durant and a 3-pointer from Earl Watson. The Spurs are hanging on to a 91-85 lead midway through the fourth quarter.

The Thunder made a 6-0 spurt early in the fourth quarter. The Spurs' lead has dwindled to 85-75 with 10 minutes left in the game.

George Hill, Roger Mason Jr., Manu Ginobili, Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas are on the court to start the fourth quarter.

THIRD QUARTER

Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Roger Mason Jr. and Matt Bonner have at least 13 points each and the Spurs take an 83-69 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Thunder whittled what had been a 26-point Spurs lead down to 11. Tony Parker has six points in the third quarter and 14 for the game. His last basket put the Spurs in front 78-65.

The Spurs still have a solid lead at 72-57. But the teams are basically trading baskets. The Thunder have actually outscored the Spurs 38-33 since the end of the first quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

Roger Mason Jr. hit the Spurs' eighth 3-pointer of the game with time running out in the second quarter and the Spurs took a 62-44 halftime lead.

The Spurs led by as many as 26 points in the second quarter. The Thunder closed late in the half with a 12-1 run.

The Thunder are trying to work themselves back into the game. They are on a 7-0 run. The Spurs lead 58-39 with two minutes left in the half.

The Spurs aren't backing off. They're on a 13-5 run and lead 52-26 after a tip-in by Michael Finley.

Kurt Thomas is getting in on the act on offense. He has six points including a basket and a pair of free throws early in the second quarter. The Spurs lead 45-23.

FIRST QUARTER
Mason had 11 points and the Spurs were an electrifying 7 of 10 from 3-point range as they shot their way to a 39-19 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Mason nailed his third 3-pointer late in the first quarter as the Spurs rolled to a 28-12 lead.

Can you imagine Tim Duncan doing a T.O. routine because Matt Bonner is getting the ball too much? In all seriousness, Bonner had eight points in the first eight minutes of the game as the Spurs took a 21-10 lead.

Four of the Spurs' first five baskets were 3-pointers, two by Bonner and one each by Finley and Mason. The Spurs lead 14-8.

[Chieflion]

OKC is better than their record. They somehow just find a way to lose. Their talent is unbelievable.

[SpursDynasty]

Wednesday's NOH game is the most important game of the season to date.

[Spurologist]

OKC didn't foul to extend the game?????????????????/

[Manufan909]

Anyone have the # of layups TP missed?

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley -4
Mason +16

[duncan228]

The Spurs/Mavs double OT game just started on NBA TV. Looks like the 'Top 10 games of the week'.

[Reck]

Players don't look happy. They know they'll listen from Pop

And they shouldn't be. What other team has blown a 26 point lead? I cant really think of any other team that has loss that big a lead. And to make it even more worse to the fucking Thunder?

I hope Pop mouth rapes the whole Spurs crew for fucking up this badly.

[Chieflion]

The Spurs/Mavs double OT game just started on NBA TV. Looks like the 'Top 10 games of the week'.

More like the game of the season.

[Fundamental]

A step back for the Spurs in terms of looking for consistency...

FYI - Manu just said the same thing basically. A step-backwards as far as how we played the last 5 games.

[Chieflion]

And they shouldn't be. What other team has blown a 26 point lead? I cant really think of any other team that has loss that big a lead. And to make it even more worse to the fucking Thunder?

I hope Pop mouth rapes the whole Spurs crew for fucking up this badly.

I know a team who blew a 24 point lead in June.

[Reck]

OKC is better than their record. They somehow just find a way to lose. Their talent is unbelievable.


No they are not. Only two good players are Durant and Green. The rest of taht team blows badly.

[scanry]

I know a team who blew a 24 point lead in June.

And we did too in May... :bang:bang:bang

[Reck]

I know a team who blew a 24 point lead in June.

Lakers right? But to what team? No one loses a 26 point lead to the worse of the worse team possible imaginable.

[Chieflion]

No they are not. Only two good players are Durant and Green. The rest of taht team blows badly.

Westbrook is a good player, espiacially when he starts the game. He was just drafted too high. They should have drafted a better prospect and trade down for Westbrook.

[Chieflion]

Lakers right? But to what team? No one loses a 26 point lead to the worse of the worse team possible imaginable.

To the Celtic's bench. I believe. Not their starters. Doc pulled them out of the game.

[024]

ugly win but a win is a win. spurs need to refocus with they play back to back against NO and the magic.

[kace]

Anyone have the # of layups TP missed?

four. very unusual for him. i noticed that too in the last few games, which could mean he's not yet at 100 %. anyway, he still finds a way to score at a good %. tonight he was at 50 %.

[Ghazi]

Thunder have played better under the new coach, even though they're still very bad.

[SpursPreacher]

Its a classic case of just taking the foot off the pedal its nothing to worry about,its a good lesson to learn if you dont finish things off your gonna pay for it.

[Reck]

Its a classic case of just taking the foot off the pedal its nothing to worry about,its a good lesson to learn if you dont finish things off your gonna pay for it.

You'd think the Spurs would have learned this by now.

How many many many other times have they blown such leads and lose?

Spurs will most likely learn nothing of this game as they have done with those other games they have lost when leading by more then 20 points.

[Bender]

jeez... during halftime I decided to go out to eat with my wife, and just came back...

only won by 5 points, and let OKC score 104 :wtf

[z0sa]

jeez... during halftime I decided to go out to eat with my wife, and just came back...

only won by 5 points, and let OKC score 104 :wtf

Dunno on this one. We gave up more dunks than the last 10 games, maybe more.

[MarHill]

You'd think the Spurs would have learned this by now.

How many many many other times have they blown such leads and lose?

Spurs will most likely learn nothing of this game as they have done with those other games they have lost when leading by more then 20 points.


They are human! Unfortunately, good teams will let their foot off the gas against bad teams.

Remember they did blowout GS(another bad team) last week by 40 points and during the course of the season they will have games like this.

Last season....they lost to this team in Seattle 88-85 and Spurs had a big lead that game and played terrible!!!

I will agree with you they shouldn't have blown this lead.....but they did win and Pop will have something to talk about for the next 2 days before they go to New Orleans.

They will be ready for this tough back-to-back on Wed and Thur.

:flag:

[Yorae]

How about a Lakers loss? Anyone?

[milkyway21]

so, we're # 1 in the Southwest now?

and #3 in the Western Conference?

MERRY CHRISTMAS SAN ANTONIO! :flag:

[peskypesky]

so, we're # 1 in the Southwest now?

and #3 in the Western Conference?

MERRY CHRISTMAS SAN ANTONIO! :flag:

Yep. And considering we had no Manu for a lot of that time, and no Tony for some time, I think we're doing pretty damn well.
:flag:

[tp2021]

Been working on a report...

The last time I checked the score, the Spurs were up 20 after Q1. WTF happened?

[duncan228]

Been working on a report...

The last time I checked the score, the Spurs were up 20 after Q1. WTF happened?

Spurs get big lead against lousy opponent.
Spurs get complacent and let lousy opponent back in game.
Spurs do just enough at end to grit out the win.

[Yorae]

And I think Timmy has been watching too much football lately....

[duncan228]

And I think Timmy has been watching too much football lately....

:lol We know he loves his Bears.

[toki9]

i think it was good to have a game like this...hopefully they'll be much more focused for the game against the Hornet on Wednesday...

[tp2021]

Spurs get big lead against lousy opponent.
Spurs get complacent and let lousy opponent back in game.
Spurs do just enough at end to grit out the win.

Ah. The usual.

Why even ask? :lmao

[Yorae]

Manu missing that two free throws vindicated his lust for close games. Yes. Lust.

[milkyway21]

Been working on a report...

The last time I checked the score, the Spurs were up 20 after Q1. WTF happened?

we need to duplicate to what happened bet Detroit Pistons and the Bobcats:D
yesterday. Scare some people out.

& for some adrenaline rush. Spurs up 20 and looking to a 6-game W streak is boring :p:

[mytespurs]

The Spurs barely beat a team that has only 2 wins all year???!!!! :wow:wow
:lol:lmao
I can laugh 'cause they won.........the Spurs are like many teams that play down and I mean DOWN to their competition. :p:

[fred33]

eva was at the game?

[Manufan909]

Most likely, she almost never misses one. Did you go and not see her?

[duncan228]

eva was at the game?

I have no clue. She wasn't shown on camera that I noticed.

[T Park]

That was the epitome of a hard to get up for game that was shown in how they played.

The atmosphere was horrible and the team opposite of them was horrible as well.

I'll take the win and look forward to longingly to the game wednesday.

[tp2021]

That was the epitome of a hard to get up for game that was shown in how they played.

The atmosphere was horrible and the team opposite of them was horrible as well.

I'll take the win and look forward to longingly to the game wednesday.

Amen to that, brother. My last finals are on Tuesday.

[timtonymanu]

i didnt catch the game but from this thread when a player messes up everyone starts bitching about them and then the player does something awesome.l ol. i love the Spurs!

[Manufan909]

i didnt catch the game but from this thread when a player messes up everyone starts bitching about them and then the player does something awesome.l ol. i love the Spurs!

That is the way of ST, my son.:wakeup

[Duncanoypi]

Final: Spurs 109, Thunder 104 (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/gameday-spurs-vs-thunder.html)
By Joe Alexander

The Spurs dominated the first 18 minutes of the game and then hung on for dear life at the end of a 109-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder never led in the second half, but they nearly erased a 26-point Spurs lead and were within three points twice in the final two minutes of the game and two points in the final 30 seconds.

Tony Parker scored six points in the final 1:49 of the game. Manu Ginobili missed a pair of free throws with 34 seconds left, but then completed a three-point play for the final points of the game.

FOURTH QUARTER

The Thunder were within three points with a minute left. Tony Parker has the Spurs' last two baskets and they lead 104-99 with 54 seconds left.

Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner have combined for the Spurs' last 10 points. The Spurs lead 95-85.

The Thunder got a three-point play from Kevin Durant and a 3-pointer from Earl Watson. The Spurs are hanging on to a 91-85 lead midway through the fourth quarter.

The Thunder made a 6-0 spurt early in the fourth quarter. The Spurs' lead has dwindled to 85-75 with 10 minutes left in the game.

George Hill, Roger Mason Jr., Manu Ginobili, Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas are on the court to start the fourth quarter.

THIRD QUARTER

Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Roger Mason Jr. and Matt Bonner have at least 13 points each and the Spurs take an 83-69 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Thunder whittled what had been a 26-point Spurs lead down to 11. Tony Parker has six points in the third quarter and 14 for the game. His last basket put the Spurs in front 78-65.

The Spurs still have a solid lead at 72-57. But the teams are basically trading baskets. The Thunder have actually outscored the Spurs 38-33 since the end of the first quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

Roger Mason Jr. hit the Spurs' eighth 3-pointer of the game with time running out in the second quarter and the Spurs took a 62-44 halftime lead.

The Spurs led by as many as 26 points in the second quarter. The Thunder closed late in the half with a 12-1 run.

The Thunder are trying to work themselves back into the game. They are on a 7-0 run. The Spurs lead 58-39 with two minutes left in the half.

The Spurs aren't backing off. They're on a 13-5 run and lead 52-26 after a tip-in by Michael Finley.

Kurt Thomas is getting in on the act on offense. He has six points including a basket and a pair of free throws early in the second quarter. The Spurs lead 45-23.

FIRST QUARTER
Mason had 11 points and the Spurs were an electrifying 7 of 10 from 3-point range as they shot their way to a 39-19 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Mason nailed his third 3-pointer late in the first quarter as the Spurs rolled to a 28-12 lead.

Can you imagine Tim Duncan doing a T.O. routine because Matt Bonner is getting the ball too much? In all seriousness, Bonner had eight points in the first eight minutes of the game as the Spurs took a 21-10 lead.

Four of the Spurs' first five baskets were 3-pointers, two by Bonner and one each by Finley and Mason. The Spurs lead 14-8.

and Joe Alexander of Milwaukee bucks just opt to write play-by-play for spurs instead of playing????:lol:rollin

[Budkin]

Just saw the highlights of this game. Wow, thanks for not choking away a 20 pt lead to the worst team in the NBA.

[Reck]

Just saw the highlights of this game. Wow, thanks for not choking away a 20 pt lead to the worst team in the NBA.

They did choked away a 26 points. The Spurs just hanged on for dear life.