Game Blog: 12/27/08 - Spurs vs. Grizzlies

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TIME: 8:30 pm EST
VENUE: AT&T Center, San Antonio
BROADCAST: KMYS, League Pass

Spurs Talk Preview Thread (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112960)

No let downs...lets keep this lead in the SW Division and build on it.

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[sonic21]

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[T Park]

wont see the game so hoping the game blog is decent to read

[duncan228]

I put this in the preview thread earlier because there was no game blog yet. Here it is for anyone that missed it.

Game blog: Spurs vs. Grizzlies (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2008/12/game-blog-spurs-vs-grizzlies.html)
By Joe Alexander

The Spurs have won 10 of their last 12 games heading into tonight's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs are coming off a thrilling 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Christmas afternoon - nailed down by Roger Mason Jr.'s game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.

The Spurs have been keeping busy - this is their fifth game in seven days. After tonight, they have two days off before play at home again on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Spurs beat the Grizzlies 94-81 on Nov. 24 in Memphis.

The Grizzlies are playing the second game of a back-to-back. They beat the Indiana Pacers 108-105 on Friday night in Memphis. Hakim Warrick came off the bench to score 21 points for the Grizzlies. Read the Grizzlies-Pacers game story (http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/26/mayo-scores-18-grizzlies-rally-past-pacers/) in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

[layupdrill]

O.J. Mayo vs Manu tonight should be interesting

[Chieflion]

O.J. Mayo vs Manu tonight should be interesting

You called it. I think Bruce Bowen will be played more today and frustrate Rudy Gay on defense completely.

[benefactor]

We will probably be stuck with the Grizzlies call. It wasn't horrible last time though.

[Rogue]

Bruce is not enough to lock up Rudy Gay, at least we also need Uduka and Mason to do some work.

[duncan228]

Grizzlies call on LP.

[benefactor]

...and Grizzlies call it is.

[benefactor]

Yes...I tried to beat you that time. :)

[mystargtr34]

Time for George to show something again this game, its been a while since he has shown us what hes fully capable of.

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizzlies call on LP.

Also on radio

NBA.com sucks big time. Of 5 games they have 1 on Spurs radio

:flipoff to NBA.com Radio

[Reck]

Man I'm gonna have to pony up 189 bucks to get the NBA League pass.

Tired of hearing the Radio broadcasts.

[mystargtr34]

Interesting line up for the Griz. Who is guarding Bonner, Rudy?

[mystargtr34]

Rebounding.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruce already in

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley!!!

[duncan228]

Of 5 games they have 1 on Spurs radio

LP has only had a few Spurs call games all season. I'd be happy if we'd just get half the games with our call. Fair is fair.


Man I'm gonna have to pony up 189 bucks to get the NBA League pass.

It's worth it. I've had it for years, I don't know how I'd survive without it.

I've always been able to split the payments up over 3 or 4 months, depending on the cable company. Ask yours, it makes it a little easier to pay for.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop going small very early

[Spurs Brazil]

TD scores

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz killing us on the boards

[mystargtr34]

Timmy.

[mystargtr34]

Fin with 3 assists

[loveforthegame]

Finley with 3 assists already.

[Timmy]

Ginobili enters game for R. Mason

[Spurs Brazil]

TD bank!!

Spurs up 5

[mystargtr34]

Its Parker's job to get Mason shots.

[Reck]

LP has only had a few Spurs call games all season. I'd be happy if we'd just get half the games with our call. Fair is fair.



It's worth it. I've had it for years, I don't know how I'd survive without it.

I've always been able to split the payments up over 3 or 4 months, depending on the cable company. Ask yours, it makes it a little easier to pay for.

Thanks. I'll look into that.

That's why I haven't commited to it yet. Giving up all that money at once hurts. lol

[Timmy]

Duncan makes shot. Assist: M. Ginobili

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizzilies announcer crying the Spurs play tough D and Grizz can't get a call

Another off reb DAMN

[mystargtr34]

Second chance points.

Timmy has to board.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[loveforthegame]

Spurs should be embarrassed to get outrebounded like this.

[boutons_]

Manu with RH finger roll, and 1

[Warlord23]

WTF is with the rebounding and lazy play?

I hope we see more of George Hill today

[Osnofa]

Get'em Duncan!

[raspsa]

I'm following the game on the blog and request those who can to post the scores once in a while. Thanks.

[Reck]

Those fucking announcers are stupid.

"The only thing Spurs do is complaint"

What a bunch of fucks.

[duncan228]

Manu 3.

[Spurs Brazil]

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

Spurs up 3

[tp2021]

Those fucking announcers are stupid.

"The only thing Spurs do is complain"

What a bunch of fucks.

"The only thing they do is complain," complained the announcers.

[Osnofa]

Manuuuuuuuuu

[ducks]

:43.9 SA - B. Bowen defensive rebound
:45.9 MEM - G. Buckner misses a layup
1:10 SA - M. Ginobili makes a 24-foot three-pointer from the right wing. Assist: T. Parker
1:27 SA - K. Thomas defensive rebound
1:28 MEM - M. Conley misses a layup
1:53 SA - T. Parker drives to the hoop for a layup
2:11 MEM - M. Conley makes an 8-foot jumper in the lane
2:19 MEM - G. Buckner enters game for O. Mayo
2:33 SA - M. Ginobili hits a free throw
2:33 MEM - D. Arthur enters game for M. Gasol

[Spurs Brazil]

TP 2/2 FT
Spurs up 24-19

[ducks]

19.3 MEM - 20 sec timeout
:36.1 SA - T. Parker hits the second free throw
:36.1 MEM - H. Warrick enters game for R. Gay
:36.1 SA - T. Parker hits the first free throw
:36.1 MEM - Shooting foul on G. Buckner

[duncan228]

End 1st, Spurs 23-18

[mystargtr34]

The Big 3 has 21 of the 23 points.

[ducks]

tp is off

[Reck]

tp is off

He has 9 points.

Not too bad. He'll heat up in the second half as always.

[loveforthegame]

The Big 3 has 21 of the 23 points.

They also have 11 of the 15 shots taken. Good to see them hitting shots but might want to get some of the other guys involved.

[amy020]

Manu looks great tonight,keep going.

[Spurs Brazil]

Those Grizz announcers are the worst I ever heard

They cry in every Grizz possession

[Reck]

They also have 11 of the 15 shots taken. Good to see them hitting shots but might want to get some of the other guys involved.

They are sucking.

The big 3 might as well make all the shots.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs up one

[loveforthegame]

They are sucking.

The big 3 might as well make all the shots.

When I typed that only Finley and Mason had taken shots. Since then the role players have been missing.

[mystargtr34]

At least we had the good Matt Bonner for 2 weeks.

[Reck]

Jesus Christ...Get Duncan and Tony back in Immediately.

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz up 28-25

Time out Spurs

Nobody outside the bigg 3 can score

[tp2021]

Those Grizz announcers are the worst I ever heard

They cry in every Grizz possession

In their defense, its not like the franchise gives them a whole lot to be happy about.

[Warlord23]

The bench is sucking hard

[Spurs Brazil]

TD tip in!

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[duncan228]

Nice pass, Tolliver to Duncan.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great pass TD from Tolliver

[amy020]

Manu is unstopable tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley J

Spurs up 1

[boutons_]

Grizz getting anything they want

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill D is MIA in the last 3-4 games

[pawe]

just got here! Hope everyone's doing fine this saturday night!
Go Spurs Go!!!

[mystargtr34]

Since when the fuck did Hakim Warrik have a game.

[SpurAddict561]

[Goes to pickup Hakim Warrick off the free agents list in fantasy league]

[pawe]

dang that's two in a row for warrick.

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz up 5

Pop time out

Everyone is horrible besides the big 3

[loveforthegame]

Warrick has improved his jump shot. He already had the defense, athleticism, shot blocking in his game but the improved jumper has really helped his game.

[timtonymanu]

fuck. cmon Spurs!

[boutons_]

Grizz hot, 7 more shots that Spurs

[loveforthegame]

Finley isn't doing too bad tonight. 2-5 shooting for 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

[mystargtr34]

Warrick has improved his jump shot. He already had the defense, athleticism, shot blocking in his game but the improved jumper has really helped his game.

Hes still shit though.

[Dex]

Spurs are making this game tougher than it needs to be. Missing shots they usually make, giving up the boards, and still haven't figured out the combo to Mayo's lock.

Need to pick it up soon, otherwise I see the Grizzlies hanging tough and this being a nail-biter. I'm sure this team is sick of losing to the Spurs.

[Borosai]

I was afraid the Spurs were going to take this game off. But it's still early... the Spurs might still win, or they might lose... one of the two, but not both.

[pawe]

ugh, ugly offensive game tonight! I hope they can do better on the 2nd half.

[mystargtr34]

I was afraid the Spurs were going to take this game off. But it's still early... the Spurs might still win, or they might lose... one of the two, but not both.

:lol

[Manufan909]

I was afraid the Spurs were going to take this game off. But it's still early... the Spurs might still win, or they might lose... one of the two, but not both.

Borosai, how are you always so spot-on in your prediction?:wow:wow:wow

[timtonymanu]

GOD Tolliver cant shoot

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp!!!!!!!!

[loveforthegame]

It's a sad day when Finley is your leading rebounder with 3.

[Warlord23]

Unbelievable

[pawe]

stop the bleeding and call a timeout!!!

[Chieflion]

What the hell, Grizzlies running fast breaks like the Spurs are the Warriors.

[timtonymanu]

WTF Spurs?

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz up 9

Tolliver killing us. Can't make and open shot and his D on ick and roll is pathetic

[boutons_]

Spurs looking in real trouble, shooting %age dropping, can't stop the Grizz,

[duncan228]

They'll pull it together, I expect a different showing in the second half.

[Ice009]

We're in trouble against a crap team so far. Not a good game at all. Spurs look poor out there.

[mystargtr34]

George Hill with a -14

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz 14-20FG in the 2nd quarter

[Ice009]

Tolliver is taking away shots that I'd rather have someone else shoot.

The guy just can't hit anything in the NBA. Most other teams would have cut him by now. I don't know what to say about his shooting.

[timtonymanu]

god the Grizzlies announcer is such a bitch.

[boutons_]

Ma$on airball?

[Warlord23]

Tolliver sucks, I don't see why we can't roll the dice on Mutombo when we have dispensable players like this on our frontcourt.

I know we need more athletic PFs, but Tolliver ain't it, and if it came down to one roster spot I'd rather let Deke have it than Tolliver

[Quiet Strength]

god the Grizzlies announcer is such a bitch.

Why? What's he saying?

[Borosai]

Borosai, how are you always so spot-on in your prediction?:wow:wow:wow

It's not easy... it requires a lot of research and thought, but when I'm always right 80% of the time, it's worth the effort. :toast

[Dex]

Chip at that stone, boys.

Nice fake by Tim to draw the And-One.

[timtonymanu]

Tim and1!!!!!!!!!

[Dex]

That was Gay.

[Borosai]

Did Bonner really dunk?

[duncan228]

49-42 Grizz at the half.

[Dex]

Did Bonner really dunk?

He put the ball in the hoop with his hands, yes.

It wasn't flashy, but it was a dunk.

[Bartleby]

Did Bonner really dunk?

technically speaking, yes.

[Manufan909]

Did Bonner really dunk?

I thought you were a believer with that sig of yours.:lol

Hey 228, who are the 3 players leading the Spurs in dunks?

[Borosai]

Sweet!

Oh, I'm not watching the game, so I just wanted confirmation before I go celebrate by running naked up and down the street.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver and Hill played pathetic D in the 1st half

[amy020]

so poor shooting besides the big three

[Ice009]

Tolliver sucks, I don't see why we can't roll the dice on Mutombo when we have dispensable players like this on our frontcourt.

I know we need more athletic PFs, but Tolliver ain't it, and if it came down to one roster spot I'd rather let Deke have it than Tolliver

At this point so would I. I like what Tolliver might bring, but I think he's had some decent opportunities to at least show us something and I don't think he has. I would have thought if he was on another team and he was brought in to shoot the ball he might have been cut by now.

People have said that you need to give him more time. How long do you give Tolliver to show that he can do it in the NBA?

[boutons_]

Spurs getting beat in their gym by their divison's bottom dwellers who have 2-11 road record.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver sucks, I don't see why we can't roll the dice on Mutombo when we have dispensable players like this on our frontcourt.

I know we need more athletic PFs, but Tolliver ain't it, and if it came down to one roster spot I'd rather let Deke have it than Tolliver

The more I see him the more I know he isn't a NBA player

I'd rather cut him and see if we can find a project with the 15 roster spot

[loveforthegame]

Outrebounded 14-21. It bears repeating. When Finley is your leading rebounder with 3 the team should be embarrassed.

Big 3 shooting 14-20
Rest of team 3-16 (Only Finley: 2-5 and Bonner: 1-2 have hit shots)

[Borosai]

I was serious about the "taking the game off" part. After this game, they'll have a couple of days to rest, but it would be tempting to not show up tonight. I hope the idea of losing to the Grizzlies -- at home -- after such a good win against the Suns will set them straight in the second half.

[Darthkiller]

big three playing outstanding ball , but the rest, hmm..

[timtonymanu]

this game is like a repeat of the Lakers series.

[Spurs Brazil]

Small lineup starting the 3rd

Bruce in for Bonner

[pawe]

be aggressive and get Mason going!

[ducks]

spurs look tired

[Spurs Brazil]

TD dunk!!!

Spurs cut to 5

[duncan228]

Duncan with 2 hands!

[timtonymanu]

Finley to TD!!!

[timtonymanu]

god we're losing with the Grizzlies missing Darko.

[Spurs Brazil]

Our inside D is terrible now

Grizz up 9

[pawe]

The spurs are getting complacent because the grizz is a bottom feeder team. They better get their heads outta their asses if they want to win this game.

[ducks]

2 dunks by spurs this game

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz up 11

We're looking terrible

[loveforthegame]

I have no words for this. Even if they come back and win they should be embarrassed by their performances so far.

[SpurAddict561]

lmao@ Darko

would it really make a difference?

actually, I take that back, we'd be winning by 12 right now cuz Warrick wouldn't be getting as much burn.

[ducks]

spurs need the w
they played well 6 games in 9 nights
they get a rest soon
lets go spurs

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz FG: 52%

[boutons_]

well, well, they stink to start the 3rd, too.

[Ice009]

We look like trash. Not looking good at all for the Spurs.

I'd also help of those freaking Spurs crowds actually GET LOUD and CHEER. Energize the team.

[pawe]

here comes Manu. No Tolliver from here on out please Pop.

[Ice009]

TP really should be looking to get others involved. He's tried to go one on one too much at the start of the third quarter here.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finally good D

[ducks]

TP really should be looking to get others involved. He's tried to go one on one too much at the start of the third quarter here.

?
he has made one layup and missed one

[Spurs Brazil]

TD another dunk

[duncan228]

Duncan strong with 1 hand.

[timtonymanu]

Manu to TD!!!

[Chieflion]

Another dunk by TD.

[Ice009]

The only good looks we got in the second quarter were wasted by Tolliver's misses. That'll do with Tolliver for tonight. If Mutumbo wants to come over then time to cut him loose.

[pawe]

These announcer sound gay and the shit spewing out of their mouths are gay.

[duncan228]

Bowen for 3. Starting to look alive.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce 33333333333333333333333333333333

[timtonymanu]

Bruce 33333333333!

[pawe]

Shit that's a foul on Manu! Fucking zebras!

[Osnofa]

Bowen From Downtown!

[Reck]

What's the score?

[Spurs Brazil]

Great D Bruce

[ducks]

A - I. Udoka enters game for M. Finley

[timtonymanu]

Ime sighting!

[pawe]

Trip? How did Bruce trip him? stupid color guys, that's Bowen's move idiots!

[ducks]

57*51

[Spurs Brazil]

Ime from TP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grizz up 4

Time out

[timtonymanu]

nice Ime!

[duncan228]

57-53 Grizz.

[Warlord23]

And here ... we ... go !!

[SpurAddict561]

what a terrible sequence here

6:37 Kyle Lowry bad pass (Manu Ginobili steals) 57-51
6:33 57-51 Manu Ginobili lost ball (Kyle Lowry steals)
6:13 Rudy Gay traveling 57-51
6:03 57-51 Tony Parker lost ball (Kyle Lowry steals)
5:48 O.J. Mayo lost ball (Manu Ginobili steals) 57-51

[Chieflion]

Nice fastbreak by the Spurs Udoka layup.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs started playing D and now put together a nice run but all started on D

[ducks]

5:43 SA - I. Udoka makes shot. Assist: T. Parker
5:49 SA - M. Ginobili steals the ball from O. Mayo
6:04 MEM - K. Lowry steals the ball from T. Parker
6:13 MEM - Traveling on R. Gay
6:33 MEM - K. Lowry steals the ball from M. Ginobili
6:37 SA - M. Ginobili steals the ball from K. Lowry

[ducks]

spurs d is causing the run

[boutons_]

Did Spurs get some fast break points? first this season?

[Ice009]

Even Sean just said the crowd has been quiet. Spurs crowd sucks.

[duncan228]

Spurs started playing D and now put together a nice run but all started on D

It always does. :)

[pawe]

lol at the coyote falling on the steps

[Ice009]

What are you guys watching it on? ILP has Sean Elliott commentating.

[Spurs Brazil]

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

[timtonymanu]

Manu!!!

[pawe]

Mem 60
SA 55

[Reck]

Even Sean just said the crowd has been quiet. Spurs crowd sucks.

When a team that's not supposed to be beating you is. Kinda hard trying to get into the game.

But I'll agreed the Spurs crowd is one of the most quiet ones even when Spurs are leading.

[Spurs Brazil]

4th on Gasol

[Warlord23]

Uh-oh... Hakim Warrick's back

[duncan228]

Duncan drawing fouls is an underrated part of his game.

[amy020]

nice job Manu!
Fuck the Mem is shoting so great tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

TD 1/2

Grizz up 2

[Reck]

Within 2.

C'mon Spurs

[SpurAddict561]

When a team that's not supposed to be beating you is. Kinda hard trying to get into the game.

But I'll agreed the Spurs crowd is one of the most quiet ones even when Spurs are leading.

nah man.....sadly, our crowd is easily one of the weakest in the NBA...and has been for many many years.

it has always pissed me off...especially when I see the Hornets or Warriors play, they are wildddddddd

[timtonymanu]

damnit Ime.

[pawe]

Shit udoka give it to the PG!

[024]

damn udoka

[Chieflion]

Udoka offensive foul. F you Udoka. Ginobili was open.

[Spurs Brazil]

IME stupid mistake killed our run

[marini martini]

Gawd, listen to you guys!!!:rolleyes

[timtonymanu]

Ime just cost us a run. Now Grizzlies are showing life again.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason in and not Hill

I think Pop is upset with Hill D

[duncan228]

Udoka with a nice feed to Duncan.

[pawe]

That's two airball shots from the perimeter.

[Spurs Brazil]

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

[duncan228]

Duncan alive.

[timtonymanu]

Timmy back-to-back layups.

[Chieflion]

What? Mayo airball? Something new happens everyday.

[SpurAddict561]

Mayos one of my fantasy studs but he needs to take the rest of the night off...please

[Spurs Brazil]

Ime tie the game!

[timtonymanu]

there ya go Ime.

[Reck]

Udoka reedems himself. Good.

[SpurAddict561]

Let's at least go into the 4th tied.....a lead would be beautiful for momentum but I'm optimistic.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD again

Tie again

[Il Caraibico]

tim!!!!:wow

[loveforthegame]

Udoka having a nice game after being shit for most the year.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tie at 66 at the end of the 3rd

[timtonymanu]

it's ok. we at least tied the game.

[SpurAddict561]

how did this happen and we didn't get a tech free throw?

0:31 Hakim Warrick illegal defense

[Spurs Brazil]

TD will start the 4th on the bench

We need to play smart

[Chieflion]

Ok, go Spurs go.

[Ice009]

Nice pass to try and really get IME a reward for his hard play. Having said that I thought Manu should have taken the three from the top of the key though.

[Reck]

Yahoo has them 66-64 at the end of the 3rd.

[mystargtr34]

Tim Duncan has yet to get a defensive rebound. Not baggin on him, but when was the last time that happened.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill played bad D against the Suns and was very bad tonight in the 1st half

Mason is in for TP

[Osnofa]

spurs d caused the run

that's it!

[45 bank shot]

where is George Hill?

[duncan228]

Duncan on the floor to start the 4th. They mean it.

[mystargtr34]

Whats the score?

[mystargtr34]

66-66

[Quiet Strength]

Why is udoka out

[duncan228]

Tied at 66.

[Warlord23]

Mason still ice cold :(

[mystargtr34]

God damn Mase has yet to score in 24 minutes.

[loveforthegame]

I'd like Udoka to get Mason's minutes tonight.

[loveforthegame]

Ginobli is 0-3 after starting off 5-5.

[Spurs Brazil]

They are doubling TD now

We must make the open 3s

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck you ref

[pawe]

Aww cmon refs! You gotta at least reward that good defense! Somebody punch these commentators in the mouth!

[loveforthegame]

A rebound here or there would be nice.

[Spurs Brazil]

T on TD

[loveforthegame]

Don't lose your cool now.

[timtonymanu]

seriously this game is pissing me off.

[pawe]

how was that not a foul on TIM? Fuck I hate this game!

[Chieflion]

Huh? What the hell, that warrants a technical foul? Fuck you, Zebras.

[duncan228]

For all the whining Duncan does, he's got to be really pissed to mouth off in a way that gets the T.

[duncan228]

Was it the elbow or his mouth?

[Reck]

20-10 Would have looked nice on the winning/loss record. Oh well.

[ducks]

so tp and duncan the last 2 games got techs

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz missed the Ft

[it's me]

Lots of BS calls

[Warlord23]

Great, we're in the penalty now

[mystargtr34]

so tp and duncan the last 2 games got techs

:lmao i was waiting for that.

A little different doing it with under a minute left when your up by 1 point.

[loveforthegame]

What a frustrating game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 33333333333333333333333

Tie game

[timtonymanu]

Finley 33333333333!

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333333333333333333

Tie again

[timtonymanu]

Finley another 3333333333!

[Warlord23]

Findog is feeling it

[Ice009]

Finley TWO HUGE threes and a good defensive play.