Game Blog: Raptors @ Spurs 12/20/08

[gingerwave]

I enjoy the Game Blog, so I thought i'd try to get one started. Let's help the Raptors continue their streak. They have lost 4 so lets make it 5. Go SPURS!! http://imagepot.info/img/593/d08k1211mczw/santa_smiley.gif

[bdictjames]

Go Spurs Go! Bosh is a beast but I think we can handle this. Expect Duncan to have a solid game offensively.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

i think Jermaine will be out for this one, might make it a little easier.

The Raps really do suck.

[duncan228]

Gameday: Spurs vs. Raptors (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/)
By Joe Alexander

Tonight might be an opportune time for Manu Ginobili to have a big game when the Spurs take on the Toronto Raptors at the AT&T Center.

The Raptors beat the Spurs 83-73 last season at the AT&T Center in a game Ginobili missed.

Ginobili tore up the Raptors when the Spurs won 93-88 later last season in Toronto. Ginobili was 6 of 12 from 3-point range and had 34 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.

More recently, the Spurs were on a six-game winning streak before losing back-to-back games on the road against New Orleans on Wednesday and Orlando on Thursday.

The Raptors are coming off a 91-83 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The Raptors' Jermaine O'Neal missed the second half of that game with a sore shoulder and was replaced by Andrea Bargnani. The Associated Press reported that O'Neal expects to play tonight against the Spurs.

[duncan228]

Previews here. :)

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112539

[Darthkiller]

Gameday: Spurs vs. Raptors (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/)
By Joe Alexander

Tonight might be an opportune time for Manu Ginobili to have a big game when the Spurs take on the Toronto Raptors at the AT&T Center.

The Raptors beat the Spurs 83-73 last season at the AT&T Center in a game Ginobili missed.

Ginobili tore up the Raptors when the Spurs won 93-88 later last season in Toronto. Ginobili was 6 of 12 from 3-point range and had 34 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.

More recently, the Spurs were on a six-game winning streak before losing back-to-back games on the road against New Orleans on Wednesday and Orlando on Thursday.

The Raptors are coming off a 91-83 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The Raptors' Jermaine O'Neal missed the second half of that game with a sore shoulder and was replaced by Andrea Bargnani. The Associated Press reported that O'Neal expects to play tonight against the Spurs.

wow nice :wow:wow

[Reck]

Well this Raptor team loss to the Thunder so Spurs better beat them.

It would be sad if they cant beat a team the Thunder defeated handily.:flag:

[#2!]

I'm going to the game tonight, and I can't wait to see the matchup of the bigs.
Look for me in sect 118(as if anybody knows what I look like haha)!

[Reck]

I'm going to the game tonight, and I can't wait to see the matchup of the bigs.
Look for me in sect 118(as if anybody knows what I look like haha)!

We will if you put up a Spurstalk sign and if the Camera happens to turn to your section. :p:

[superbigtime]

Watch frickin Bargnani go off for 30 against us. I'm goin.

[Spur-Addict]

:toast

Here's to an all around team effort that results in a win, and a rebound game for Bonner.

[Manufan909]

:toast

Here's to an all around team effort that results in a win, and a rebound game for Bonner.

You don't think he rebounded in Orlando?

[T Park]

I think he semi rebounded, was a bit hesitant as TIMVP said and I think the rebounding numbers were dissapointing.

BTW, firing Sam Mitchell sure fixed things eh Colangelo/

His ass should be fired instead for giving that stupid contract to Kapono and drafting that white stiff Barganani

[Spur-Addict]

You don't think he rebounded in Orlando?

He can perform better than that. The man averaged one rebound every ten minutes Vs Orlando.

He played more efficiently which was nice, but he tried to force it here and there and turned it over twice. I distinctly remember him attempting a drive semi baseline and rolled it off his leg out of bounds. What he attempted there really isn't in his skill set. He can do better.

I'm liking the D though.

[Chieflion]

I think he semi rebounded, was a bit hesitant as TIMVP said and I think the rebounding numbers were dissapointing.

BTW, firing Sam Mitchell sure fixed things eh Colangelo/

His ass should be fired instead for giving that stupid contract to Kapono and drafting that white stiff Barganani

Actually, all three top picks of that draft are busts practically. Aldridge is not a bust but the Bulls did trade down to Tyrus Thomas so Thomas practically got drafted second. So the 1st pick was Bargnani, 2nd Thomas (practically), 3rd Morrison. Bargnani is improving though but still a bit inconsistent.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/gameday-spurs-vs-raptors.html

Gameday: Spurs vs. Raptors
By Joe Alexander on December 20, 2008 12:50 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The night is off to a rough start. Spurs PA announcer Kevin "Big Kev" Brock injured both knees while shooting the ball on the AT&T Center court before the game and won't be announcing tonight.

[Reck]

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/gameday-spurs-vs-raptors.html

Gameday: Spurs vs. Raptors
By Joe Alexander on December 20, 2008 12:50 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The night is off to a rough start. Spurs PA announcer Kevin "Big Kev" Brock injured both knees while shooting the ball on the AT&T Center court before the game and won't be announcing tonight.

How does that happpen?

[loveforthegame]

I don't like when Finley just settles for 3's. What happened to his moving and attacking?

[hoopdreams11]

Parker is back starting the game off aggressive

[Reck]

Is Duncan gonna have to take every shot now?

The rest of the team is shooting like shit again.

[HarlemHeat37]

why the hell are we settling against the Raptors? I don't want to see Duncan or Parker shooting jumpers..

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver in

[HarlemHeat37]

Ginobili takes a contested 3..somebody drive..

[Spurs Brazil]

We're shoting terrible again

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce 333333333333333

[Juanobili]

vintage Tony

[tomtom]

damn i love tollivers energy

[Juanobili]

Tolliver's looking goooood

[lefty]

Tolliver !!!!

[Juanobili]

Can We Keep Him? Pleaseeee Daddy?

[Reck]

Miss after miss.

The misspurs gentlemens..

[lefty]

At least the Canadian commentators are not homers.

Props :tu

[Jobbs]

Tony beating the Craptor's big men on the break was so good

[HarlemHeat37]

great hustle from Tolliver..too bad he still can't shoot..

Graham might give us problems, he's been solid..

[Juanobili]

haha Hill!

[HarlemHeat37]

phantom foul there..I don't know how the refs can reward a scrub there...

[TDfan2007]

we suck...

[lefty]

Udoka you ^%&%$#

[tomtom]

shots just wont fall

[Spurs Brazil]

Raptors up 25-20 after one

[Josepatches_]

Udoka..Tolliver.......this lineup is horrible
brick after brick

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs are the worst jump shooting team in the NBA


And cut Udoka from the roster, he just isn't an NBA player anymore

[Reck]

Its only December..

I wonder how long you people will continue to use that card.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ginobili is still heavily lacking IMO..he doesn't have his driving ability..

[HarlemHeat37]

Its only December..

I wonder how long you people will continue to use that card.

it's the 1st quarter..

[hoopdreams11]

Bonner has no shot attempts

[Reck]

it's the 1st quarter..

I'm talking in general.

Plus the Spurs wont beat the Raptors playing like this.

[loveforthegame]

I'm sure this will be Finley's fault somehow.

[tomtom]

bonnnerr haha

[Chieflion]

I can't watch the game. However, it seems that shots from downtown, espiacially from the corner keeps missing.

[hoopdreams11]

first one bang

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 33333333333333

[024]

tolliver back to bricking? good shot by bonner.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!

[Josepatches_]

16 shots from 3 in 14 minutes

Amazing

Now 17.even Parker shoots from 3

We are playing great

[HarlemHeat37]

Tolliver still can't shoot..

the problem with these 3 attempts are the guys taking them..Udoka and Tolliver can't shoot..ever..

[Rohirrim]

Shit shit shit shit shit offense again.

[mystargtr34]

Finally i get to a game blog.

What the fuck has happened to our role players the last 3 games.

[Chieflion]

So the same problems still exist for the Spurs since New Orleans.

[Reck]

Who got hurt?

Yahoo has "an Offical Timeout"

What happened?

[mystargtr34]

TV Timeout.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley J!

[024]

chucking up 17 threes and it's not even halfway through the second quarter.

[Rohirrim]

Bonner is tearing raptor ass right now.

Fuck the haters.

[Juanobili]

Mason!!!!!

[Juanobili]

Bonner!!!

[Fernando TD21]

17 shots attempted at the 3 point line and the game is not even in the middle of the second quarter:smchode:. If only they were hitting those shots.

[Rohirrim]

Bonner is leading this comeback.

[HarlemHeat37]

I love when Kurt Thomas is playing well, he does so much when his game is on..

[Chieflion]

In other news, the Magic are leading 91-86 against the Lakers in the 4th quarter.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 33333333333333333

[Rohirrim]

Bonner is leading this comeback.

[Juanobili]

Bonner & Mason!!!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Bonner ripping it away from Bosh!!..

[lefty]

Amazon !!!!!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 333333333333333333333333333

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner with a great 2nd quarter

[loveforthegame]

Bonner hitting the boards and Mason hitting the 3's.

[boutons_]

Spurs have regressed to nothing bug 3Gs, disgusting. Worse that PHX was a couple years ago.

Will they attempt 40 3Gs tonight?

[ILoveOranges]

Matt Bonner is so hilariously awesome.

[Reck]

Wow Spurs have 21 points in this quarter.

Raps got 8.

[Juanobili]

Bonner ripping it away from Bosh!!..

:downspin:

[Chieflion]

What!? We scored 21 halfway through the second and only allowed 8 points. I know the Raptors are lousy but not as bad as OKC.

What!? They lost to OKC!? No wonder. Wait! At home? Come again?

[Rohirrim]

Bonner is D'ing up Bosh pretty well.

[hoopdreams11]

Tony is feeling good tonight

[mystargtr34]

Was that a Bonner 3, then consecutive 3's by Mase?

[Spurs Brazil]

TP layup

Spurs up 10

[Chieflion]

The nba box score is so laggy that there are 6 people on the floor for the Raptors.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP again!!!

Spurs up 14

[Juanobili]

this'll do great for our confidence

[Reck]

TP layup

Spurs up 10

Please Spurs, no blowouts.

We all know what happens when you have a 20 point lead. Keep it around 10ish..

[ILoveOranges]

Horray for Tony not being tired!

[Jobbs]

nice to see Tony back to normal

[ILoveOranges]

The nba box score is so laggy that there are 6 people on the floor for the Raptors.

Use Yahoo sports. So much better.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008122024

[Chieflion]

Thanks man. Appreciate it. Seems Parker is slashing to the rim again. Good to see the real him even on courtside live.

[Jobbs]

if you got LP, switch over to Magic/Lakers during the commercials

[Chieflion]

if you got LP, switch over to Magic/Lakers during the commercials

That game is fantastic. The Magic are in a tight contest.

[Josepatches_]

I can't understand why we are taking JS after JS.And Why we didn't put the ball inside on TD?

We are winning because we a playing against one of the wost team of the NBA last 3-4 weeks

[Chieflion]

Kapono makes a 6 foot jumper? Come again. Did that just happen?

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mystargtr34]

Bosh starting to get it going.

Maybe put Tim on him to close out the half since he has 0 fouls.

[hoopdreams11]

way to go strong AT but make your free throws

[hoopdreams11]

we can keep Oberto in street clothes

[Rohirrim]

Bonner kick-started that entire 2nd qtr run.

[Bartleby]

Looks like Tolliver won't be a Spur for long.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 8 at the half

36-23 in the 2nd quarter

[Rohirrim]

we can keep Oberto in street clothes


For the intimidation factor alone!


http://media.canada.com/e028eb9a-84d6-4def-93db-73f7261fb08f/nocountryforoldmen.jpg

[mystargtr34]

:lol Tolliver.

[024]

magic are going to beat the lakers if lewis makes his free throws.

[024]

lewis giving the lakers a chance to get back.

[Josepatches_]

up by 8.

But the raps were playing without Calderon.

[Chieflion]

up by 8.

But the raps were playing without Calderon.

I heard from some Raptor fans that Calderon is a liability defensively and he prefers safe passes.

[boutons_]

48 is a lot to give up at the half @ATT

[Jobbs]

Spurs might catch a break in the WC standings if the Lakers lose back to back

[024]

vujacic almost crying after he missed that three. still some seconds left for the lakers to tie.

[Reck]

Spurs might catch a break in the WC standings if the Lakers lose back to back

Wait 3.6 seconds and you will get your wish.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs might catch a break in the WC standings if the Lakers lose back to back

Not if they keep dropping back to backs themselves


If the Spurs can be within 3 games of the Lakers by ASB then they have a shot

[Manufan909]

Yo Allonon, wth is Bynum playing 11 minutes???

[it's me]

Fakers lost

[024]

magic win. kobe with a bad attempt.

[Chieflion]

The Lakers screwed themselves again.

[Manufan909]

Who'd they lose to first to make this a streak?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Who'd they lose to first to make this a streak?

Miami by 2 points last night

[Chieflion]

Miami Heat by 2 points. Kobe missing and making bad decisions in 2 nights. 89-87 and this one 106-103. He screwed up.

[Rohirrim]

Magic beating Spurs and Lakers back to back. LOL

[Chieflion]

I said the Magic's the real deal. No one believed me.

[Spurs Brazil]

Td J!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice play TP

Spurs up 13

[it's me]

TP is finally playing...................... no Calderon.

[pawe]

I said the Magic's the real deal. No one believed me.

they're gonna plummet down to earth in a few games. Same thing happened last season. But yes, Magic is playing good right now.

[ducks]

tp is on fire

[pawe]

tp redeeming himself. dont let these raps get back in the game! we need this win!

[Reck]

I said the Magic's the real deal. No one believed me.

They play really good on the regular season. I believe last year they beat Boston?

Then they choke comes playoffs time.

[pawe]

nice D by timmy...probably got the ball swiping thing from KT

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice pass TD

[pawe]

shit that was calderon...i thought the color guys said here comes karl malone.

[ducks]

tp redeeming himself. dont let these raps get back in the game! we need this win!

what about the other players redeeming their selves :rolleyes:rolleyes
only tp played bad last game:rolleyes:rolleyes

[Chieflion]

They play really good on the regular season. I believe last year they beat Boston?

Then they choke comes playoffs time.

Not really, they were killed by the Pistons and in clutch situations, by Prince and Billups. I think they would be the suprise in the East and Dwight Howard improving, they are way better than last year.

[Rohirrim]

Tony's jumpshot is money tonight.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp J!!!!!!

[pawe]

what about the other players redeeming their selves :rolleyes:rolleyes
only tp played bad last game:rolleyes:rolleyes

whole team redeeming themselves. GJ!
keep it up POP, you're doing great!
Merry Christmas Ducks :toast

[tomtom]

lol alley oop fail

[Rohirrim]

TD gets stripped as he had Manu and Bonner open for three.

[tomtom]

whoa sick block

[Spurs Brazil]

Td Big Block

Finley 3333333333333333333333333

[pawe]

teamwork!!!! so fun to watch!

[mystargtr34]

TD starting to play D.

[HarlemHeat37]

how come we NEVER make the big 3 that gives us all the momentum? Finley misses the wide open 3 that would put us up 13, instead they make a 3 and an and-1, and now we're only up 4..

[Austin_Toros]

manu burnt by joey graham

ouch!

[Spurs Brazil]

Td And One!!!!!!

[tomtom]

bonner!!

[Juanobili]

Bonnerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Austin_Toros]

red rocket 3 ball!!

[Juanobili]

Tp Again!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 33333333333333333333333

[ducks]

T. Parker Tony Parker
9-13, 20 Pts
7 Rebs, 8 Assists
can tp get the tripple double

[pawe]

TP are you kidding me??? go easy on those guys!

[Juanobili]

oh god that wouldve been sickkkkk

[Spurs Brazil]

TP on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tomtom]

T. Parker Tony Parker
9-13, 20 Pts
7 Rebs, 8 Assists
can tp get the tripple double

you mean the triple three :lol

[Jobbs]

Bonner

[mystargtr34]

I would love to have Jermaine O'neal on this team

[Juanobili]

Manuuuuuu 333333333

[pawe]

live and die on the 3!

[HarlemHeat37]

Raptors have surprisingly got a lot of favorable calls tonight..

[pawe]

ok refs, fuck this good game. attention whores

[mystargtr34]

Does TP have a career Triple Double?

I dont remember one.

[Spurs Brazil]

Refs are terrible

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 84-73 after the 3rd

[mystargtr34]

KT wiht 9 boards in 15 minutes.

[Chieflion]

I would love to have Jermaine O'neal on this team and his ridiculous injuries and 18 million contract he doesn't deserve.

Fixed. That is how it is.

[pawe]

I would love to have Jermaine O'neal on this team

Good player but too injury prone.

[Josepatches_]

Not to be happy.

We are playing against the raps (10-16) and we are shooting 3 after 3

[mystargtr34]

Fixed. That is how it is.

I didnt say to be the Franchise player or trade Duncan to get him.

After his contract expires.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr J!!!

[Austin_Toros]

I would love to have Jermaine O'neal on this team


NO

[pawe]

i hate it when thomas used to do that slapping the ball away thing from TD. good thing he's on the spurs now.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 33333333333333333333333333333333

[anakha]

Monster game, by Thomas's standards.

[Capt Bringdown]

Mason needs more shots.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

KT 11rebs

[pawe]

Mason needs more shots.

amen to that brother

[raspsa]

Spurs second unit doing great.

[Josepatches_]

without Calderon the Raptors can't make a fucking play.Maybe trade Ford for O'Neal wasn't a great idea.Solomon is worst than JV.we could trade Vaughn for someone of the raptors.They will accept

[mystargtr34]

NO

Your right lucky we have Fabulous Fabricio

[anakha]

without Calderon the Raptors can't make a fucking play.Maybe trade Ford for O'Neal wasn't a great idea.Solomon is worst than JV.we could trade Vaughn for someone of the raptors.They will accept

For once, a trade idea that merits some consideration.

[tomtom]

nice i wanna see him do more of that

[Reck]

On another note, the Nets/Heat game is looking like its going to go to the wire.

[pawe]

i still think mason is going to get a lot of minutes come playoff time. he'll probably eat up Udoka's minutes. On that note, its gonna be bye bye Udoka.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 3333333333

[pawe]

i like Bonner's idea of defense..outscore your man!

[Chieflion]

without Calderon the Raptors can't make a fucking play.Maybe trade Ford for O'Neal wasn't a great idea.Solomon is worst than JV.we could trade Vaughn for someone of the raptors.They will accept

The contracts on the Raptors are so ridiculous that they cannot accept the trade.

[Budkin]

Come on Spurs, don't choke this shit away.

[Josepatches_]

For once, a trade idea that merits some consideration.

ecause it's true.Now with calderon back in the game the raptors are better again and they are down by 9 again.
They need one PG and we have JV :lol:lol

[tomtom]

masssseee

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 33333333333333333333333333333

[pawe]

freakin raps wont stay down!

[Reck]

Typical Spurs choking away the lead on the final 4 minutes.

When's the bullshit gonna stop? Will it ever?

[tomtom]

groin shot ouch

[pawe]

ol crazy eyes doing his thing again!

[mystargtr34]

Duncan Block Party

[pawe]

What's Bosh saying to TD?

[Spurs Brazil]

Big shot TD

[Capt Bringdown]

Mason is a stud. More shots and an expanded role for him will only mean good things for the Spurs.

And what's with Hill tonite?

[Chieflion]

What's Bosh saying to TD?

My team sucks. I wanna return to Texas.

[pawe]

That is the reason why the raps are not a .500 team even with two great post up players.

[tomtom]

wtf bosh trying to shoot the 3?

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Budkin]

Way to close it out. Still though, this team is not looking all that good at the moment.

[Reck]

Embarrassment avoided.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs win 107-97

[024]

this is a well needed win. i don't like the 35 attempts at three though. can't always shoot 45% from the 3 every night.

[tomtom]

tollivers still not shooting good but at least he had a couple of hustle plays. pretty glad to see balanced scoring

[Juanobili]

Fun game

[Capt Bringdown]

It's the interior D, ain't it? Duncan looks like he's 40 years old down there. Attack the paint and the Spurs can be beat.

[pawe]

very good collective effort from the team tonight! I think its safe to say that Tolliver's not going to be Spur.

[Chieflion]

The Spurs cannot score 48 from three every game.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP 24pts 10asts 8rebs

[xtremesteven33]

The Spurs cannot score 48 from three every game.



Youre missing the point.


That was the gameplan against Toronto.
Be happy we won.:toast

[urunobili]

i liked Tollivers effort... Manu's 4 TO are scary though

[Josepatches_]

But it's easy to explain the game
We aren't playing well this week.We aren't a top team right now but the Raps are one of the worst and they have one of the worst bench of the league.

We didn't play great but we take a great lead when Parker played against Solomon.He was great.

And we can't shoot 35 3's per game.We can't win a lot of games with that kind of play.We made 16 tonight but it's easy we can't hit the same most days

[pawe]

Id rather them shoot 3's and jumpers than wear out TD and risk injuring TP and Manu driving to the basket at this point of the season.

[Chieflion]

Youre missing the point.


That was the gameplan against Toronto.
Be happy we won.:toast

The Spurs gameplan: See Chandler, Howard, Bosh in the paint? Stay Out.

They have been doing this since the start of the week. Nonetheless, a win is a win.

[Josepatches_]

It's the interior D, ain't it? Duncan looks like he's 40 years old down there. Attack the paint and the Spurs can be beat.

It's not only TD's fault.I would say it's not TD's fault.It's not easy when you play which Bonner,Tolliver,Oberto or Thomas.Only TD above 6-10 and only TD is able to block.

That's the problem we have

[duncan228]

Final: Spurs 107, Raptors 97 (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/gameday-spurs-vs-raptors.html)
By Joe Alexander

Tony Parker had 24 points and 10 assists and the Spurs took over the game with a dominating second quarter in a 107-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Tim Duncan had 19 points and seven rebounds. Roger Mason Jr. had 16 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter. Jermaine O'Neal led the Raptors with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

The Spurs were 16 of 35 from 3-point range and finished with a 48-38 rebounding advantage.

FOURTH QUARTER

Duncan has the Spurs' last two baskets. They lead 103-95 with 2:12 left.

The Spurs are still holding a solid lead but haven't quite put the Raptors away. Mason scored seven points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter. The Spurs lead 96-87 with 5:25 left.

Mason hit a jumper and a 3-pointer and Manu Ginobili added a driving basket to give the Spurs a 91-75 lead with nine minutes left in the game.

THIRD QUARTER

Parker has 22 points, the Spurs have made 13 3-pointers and they take an 84-73 lead into the fourth quarter.

Michael Finley hit his fourth 3-pointer. He has 14 points and the Spurs lead 73-63.

The Raptors' big men are keeping their close. Chris Bosh and O'Neal have 29 combined points - nearly half their team's scoring. The Spurs lead 68-60.

The Spurs started the second half strong. Finley hit a 3-pointer and is up to 11 points. Parker had two more baskets and the Spurs lead 65-52.

SECOND QUARTER

Parker has 14 points and the Spurs were 7 of 11 from 3-point range in the second quarter as they took a 56-48 halftime lead.

The Spurs went through a three-minute stretch when it looked like they couldn't miss and the Raptors went cold. Parker scored the last six points of a 17-2 run and the Spurs grabbed a 47-33 lead.

The Spurs nailed five 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the second quarter - two by Matt Bonner and two more by Mason. They are on a 15-4 run and lead 41-33.

The Spurs got a spark to start the second quarter with Bonner and Manu Ginobili hit a 3-pointer each. The Spurs' bench has 10 points so far. The Raptors lead 29-28.

FIRST QUARTER

Duncan and Parker scored six points each but the Spurs had a cold shooting first quarter and the Raptors finished the period with a 25-20 lead.

It looks like the Spurs bench will get a lot of playing time tonight. We'll see how much they contribute. With 2:13 left in the first quarter, all the Spurs starters were out and George Hill, Ginobili, Ime Udoka, Anthony Tolliver and Kurt Thomas were on the court.

The Spurs are on a 7-2 run started by a 3-pointer by Bruce Bowen.

Tolliver, who was just recalled from the Austin Toros, entered the game with 6:10 left in the first quarter. The Spurs are playing their third game in three cities in four days and can use his energy and young legs.

The Raptors are drilling their shots early and have a 15-11 lead. Bowen hit the floor less than five minutes into the game after the Raptors made five of their first eight shots.

O'Neal missed the second half of the Raptors' game on Friday night due to a sore shoulder. He looks like he feels better - he has their first two baskets tonight.

[raspsa]

Good performances from the supporting cast.. Bonner, Thomas, Mason and Finley..

[Reck]

Id rather them shoot 3's and jumpers than wear out TD and risk injuring TP and Manu driving to the basket at this point of the season.

What kind of pussy playing would that be?

Tim is getting pay the big bucks to play, not to run scare because he might get injure. Fuck it. Play hard.

This is why we are a soft team. We're not playing with intensity.

[xtremesteven33]

What kind of pussy playing would that be?

Tim is getting pay the big bucks to play, not to run scare because he might get injure. Fuck it. Play hard.

This is why we are a soft team. We're not playing with intensity.

:flipoff

[Reck]

Truth hurts faggot.

[xtremesteven33]

Truth hurts faggot.

:sleep

[ploto]

Tonight's game showed what many Raptor fans have been saying- to get O'Neal they gave up all their depth through trades or letting players go to afford him. They have no bench at all. Sure, O'Neal replaced Rasho, but Ukic and Solomon replaced Ford and Delfino. I still do not know how Bryan continues to assert that this team is the best team of the past three years for the Raptors!

[pawe]

What kind of pussy playing would that be?

Tim is getting pay the big bucks to play, not to run scare because he might get injure. Fuck it. Play hard.

This is why we are a soft team. We're not playing with intensity.

You're missing the point. the Spurs know that they'll be in the playoffs. This is still business and you have to protect your investment and save them for the showtime. They are cruising right now but when the playoffs come around, you'll see the intensity that you've been asking.

[bdictjames]

Funny how this thread only has 9 pages to it. Typical Spurs fans

[lefty]

Tonight's game showed what many Raptor fans have been saying- to get O'Neal they gave up all their depth through trades or letting players go to afford him. They have no bench at all. Sure, O'Neal replaced Rasho, but Ukic and Solomon replaced Ford and Delfino. I still do not know how Bryan continues to assert that this team is the best team of the past three years for the Raptors!

+1

Ukic looks promising though

[pawe]

Funny how this thread only has 9 pages to it. Typical Spurs fans

They're either drunk or getting drunk. Dang, just shows how boring my life is right now posting on a forum on a sat night.

[bdictjames]

+1

Ukic looks promising though
Ukic = Dragic

Both are unathletic and can't shoot well.

[bdictjames]

They're either drunk or getting drunk. Dang, just shows how boring my life is right now posting on a forum on a sat night.
Now that you've said that, :bang at me too

[timvp]

:lmao @ Pop going with the "put Bargnani in a pick-and-roll every time up the court" offense. Damn that guy is such a horrible defender. Even worse, he acts like he doesn't even care.

Voskuhl > Bargnani at this point.

[fred33]

eva longoria was at the game???

[Kori Ellis]

eva longoria was at the game???

If she was, I didn't notice. She was in L.A. yesterday, so probably not.

[angelbelow]

well needed win.

[ploto]

:lmao @ Pop going with the "put Bargnani in a pick-and-roll every time up the court" offense. Damn that guy is such a horrible defender. Even worse, he acts like he doesn't even care.

Just how many offensive rebounds did the Spurs have with Andrea in the game? Kurt says thanks.

[T Park]

They're either drunk or getting drunk. Dang, just shows how boring my life is right now posting on a forum on a sat night.

Me and some buds hit the flying saucer, then a couple other places then finished it off at fast eddies.

Spurs are great and all, but, come on, its saturday night :lol