Game Blog: 1/2/09 - Spurs vs. Grizzlies

[benefactor]

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TIME: 8:00 pm EST
VENUE: FedEx Forum, Memphis
BROADCAST: FSNSW, League Pass

Spurs Talk Preview Thread (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113425)

Anyone else feel like every other game we have played this year is against Memphis? Let's do this.

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[xellos88330]

Woo!!! First post!!!

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Woo!!! First post!!!

You mean second post.

[Obstructed_View]

This schedule is seriously screwy. Haven't the SPurs played the Grizz three times already?

[benefactor]

This schedule is seriously screwy. Haven't the SPurs played the Grizz three times already?
Yup. I remember the Grizz announcers talking about how we would play one more time then they wouldn't have to play us again.

[Reck]

This schedule is seriously screwy. Haven't the SPurs played the Grizz three times already?


They play the Grizz 4 times.

Although I will say this is the first time as long as I can remember that they have had to play a team all 4 times within a month it seems.

[xellos88330]

You mean second post.

A technicality. :toast GO SPURS GO!!!! :flag: :flag: :flag: :flag:

[duncan228]

Game blog: Spurs vs. Grizzlies (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/2009/01/game-blog-spurs-vs-grizzlies-1.html)
By Joe Alexander

The Spurs are playing the fourth episode of what seems like their weekly meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies tonight in Memphis.

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

The Spurs beat the Grizzlies 109-98 on Nov. 28 and 106-103 in double overtime on Dec. 27 - both at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs are coming off a 100-98 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Bucks outrebounded the Spurs 43-27 - a recurring problem for the Spurs this season. The Spurs have been slightly outrebounded by their opponents overall for the season.

The loss to the Bucks was the Spurs' only game in the last five days. Prior to that, the Spurs had won 11 of their last 13 games.

[duncan228]

In case anyone missed this.

Jeff McDonald: Getting ready for the Grizzlies (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/01/jeff-mcdonald-g-16.html)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A couple of random thoughts, while secretly hoping Kentucky superfan Ashley Judd is in town for this afternoon's Liberty Bowl ...

* Fabricio Oberto, who has missed eight of the past nine games with a strained foot, went through shootaround this morning at the FedEx Forum. He could play tonight, but it will be interesting to see for how long. The Grizzlies have been going small lately -- starting Rudy Gay at power forward? -- so it could be a short night for many of the Spurs' big men not named Tim Duncan.

* The FedEx Forum is also the gym where Manu Ginobili made his long-awaited return from offseason ankle surgery, back on Nov. 24. In 19 games including that one, Ginobili is averaging 14.3 points. Talked to Manu a little bit at shootaround today. He said he doesn't quite feel like himself just yet -- particularly, he's not getting to the rim the way he is accustomed to -- but believes all that will work out as the season goes along.

* Here are Tony Parker's stats in nine games since his awful 3-of-17 performance at Orlando: 26 points, 7.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.33 steals, all while shooting 53.5 percent from the field. Just sayin' is all.

* Key tonight for the Spurs, obviously, will be getting a handle on O.J. Mayo, Memphis' rookie scoring machine. Mayo is averaging 19.9 points per game, tops among NBA freshmen. In three games against the Spurs, he's averaging better than 29 points. "He's better than I thought," Parker said. "He takes better shots than I thought he would."

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while secretly hoping Kentucky superfan Ashley Judd is in town for this afternoon's Liberty Bowl ...

Mmmm...Ashley Judd...

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[Texas_Ranger]

Win, Win, Win...!!!

[Brutalis]

For the third straight year this was supposed to be the game I went and seen Duncan play for the first time. Of course shit always happens and I'm missing out once again.

[HarlemHeat37]

we play Memphis and Minnesota every other week..

[Jobbs]

Grizz feed on LP

[Jet915]

Grizz feed on LP

LP stands for what?

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizz feed on LP

Those guys are the worst I listen all season, TV and radio

[Chieflion]

LP stands for what?

League Pass

[Rohirrim]

I'm sick of Memphis and all of these shitty teams.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finally Spurs radio working!!!

Bill Shoening!!!!

[mystargtr34]

Whos watching the game?

[Chieflion]

Dam, we still have not recovered from the Bucks.

[HarlemHeat37]

looks like we're focusing on the pick and roll tonight, since they killed us with it last game..

[Chieflion]

Has Marc Gasol copied Andrew Bogut's post moves? He is owning Tim thus far.

[Chieflion]

Matt Bonner drove in for a layup.

[Spurs Brazil]

Grizzilies up 5-4

The arena is EMPTY

[Ice009]

AWFUL play from TP. Turnover and a poor tear drop that barely made rim.

[HarlemHeat37]

Marc Gasol made 1 basket where he caught it with deep position..how the fuck is he owning Duncan?..

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN

V.Palmer and D.Baveta together

Foul on TD

[Spurs Brazil]

TD 1/2FT

Game tie at 7

[Chieflion]

Marc Gasol made 1 basket where he caught it with deep position..how the fuck is he owning Duncan?..

Did you see that post move he made on Duncan?

[Jobbs]

The arena is EMPTY

Everybody is still at the Liberty Bowl or something

[Spurs Brazil]

Time out

Game tie at 9

[loveforthegame]

With the way Finley's been shooting lately you think they'd get him a few shots early on.

[Jobbs]

jumpball with 2 left on the shot clock...this won't end well.

[Ice009]

HOW is that shit NOT A FOUL??????????

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Tolliver

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver is 8-38 from 3PT in the season

[td4mvp21]

It looks like the team is getting a little frustrated with Tolliver.

[timtonymanu]

Tolliver still missing. Jesus!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!!!!!!!!!!!

2PF on Gasol

[Chieflion]

Nice fake by Duncan leading to a open layup.

[td4mvp21]

I like Tolliver-he always hustles and plays decent defense. Also, he can throw some nice entry passes to TD like he just did. I just don't want him to shoot :lol

[SpursDynasty]

Grizzlies fan attendance is pitiful tonight

[Chieflion]

Grizzlies fan attendance is pitiful tonight

It was always pitiful to begin with.

[Jet915]

yeah, tolliver seems better suited to grab rebounds and pass the ball around

[Spurs Brazil]

TD DUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TD with 10pts already

[td4mvp21]

What a beautiful fastbreak by the Big Three!!!

[Ice009]

Tim is a little pissed off. :).

[Chieflion]

This is Tim Duncan and Tony Parker at their best.

[Dex]

Big Three on the run. A thing of beauty.

[Ice009]

Tolliver is 8-38 from 3PT in the season

For everyone that bagged on Horry last season Tolliver's best shooting percentage is still worse than Horry's worst.

[td4mvp21]

There you go Tolliver!

[timtonymanu]

For everyone that bagged on Horry last season Tolliver's best shooting percentage is still worse than Horry's worst.

even when Horry was bad, I was still a fan. Tolliver not so much.

[Jobbs]

he made a 3!

[Spurs Brazil]

TOLLIVER 3333333333333333333333333333333333333:flag::flag:: flag::flag::flag:

[mystargtr34]

Who is guarding Duncan now.

Im not able to watch the game.

Hint Hint

[Chieflion]

Stop bagging on Tolliver, what do you want from a D-Leaguer. He needs to adjust to the game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Who is guarding Duncan now.

Im not able to watch the game.

Hint Hint

Gasol

[SpurAddict561]

Timmy making up for that dismal finish vs the bucks

:03 Duncan missed layup.

still haunts me at night

[Chieflion]

Who is guarding Duncan now.

Im not able to watch the game.

Hint Hint

Spanish dude.

[timtonymanu]

well at least he made a 3 this time.

[Jet915]

yeah, tolliver makes a 3! bonus points!

[Chieflion]

In other news, Raptors lead Rockets by 15. 57-42

[loveforthegame]

3 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists for Tolliver.

[SpurAddict561]

In other news, Raptors lead Rockets by 15. 57-42

let's not get too excited

the freakin Mavs were down like 29 or some shit the other night when someone gloated about it

then they won

and we lost

[Spurs Brazil]

TP 2222222222222

Spurs up 21-16

[amy020]

is the listen live system no longer available?

[timtonymanu]

Tp!!!!

[Chieflion]

let's not get too excited

the freakin Mavs were down like 29 or some shit the other night when someone gloated about it

then they won

and we lost

Ya, I know, but I am not gloating. Just bringing in some unexpected news.
We also have a back to back against Philly tomorrow. Our 3 point defense is useless against them. They have no shooters.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuu from TP!!

[SpurAddict561]

if we give up offensive rebounds all game like we did vs the bucks, we're screwed.

[Jobbs]

Bruuuuce

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce 3333333333333333333333 from TP

[Jobbs]

nice 1st quarter

[SpurAddict561]

nice way to close the quarter.

[Chieflion]

That is his spot and that is his shot.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs up 28-20 after one

[Jet915]

3 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists for Tolliver.

Not bad for a "D-leaguer"

[Chieflion]

28-20 at the quarter. Spurs up by 8.

[loveforthegame]

Beautiful way to finish the 1st quarter.

[Reck]

Spurs are shooting the ball awesomely tonight.

[HarlemHeat37]

if we give up offensive rebounds all game like we did vs the bucks, we're screwed.

everything against the Bucks is an anomaly..it's some kind of weird curse..

I love Tolliver, I want this guy to make some shots..he does EVERYTHING else..hustles on D and for boards, solid passer..he just needs to make some shots, which is what he was supposed to do..he's running out of time..

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs 71% FG in the 1st quarter

[Chieflion]

Since Mitchell was fired, Bosh is not playing well, but Bargnani has been awesome in his role. He now has 17, Bosh has 14.

[SpurAddict561]

I don't know man, I think Pop might keep him around if he hustles and does all the other things

ie Bruce

lol

although Bruce does have that money corner 3..but that's about it

and his recently acquired Tony-like runners lol

[benefactor]

everything against the Bucks is an anomaly..it's some kind of weird curse..

I love Tolliver, I want this guy to make some shots..he does EVERYTHING else..hustles on D and for boards, solid passer..he just needs to make some shots, which is what he was supposed to do..he's running out of time..
I know man...I find myself almost begging his shots to go in when he lets them go. He has so much upside, but he has to put the ball in hole.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas from manu, Spurs up 10

[bbarry]

Spurs look good and moar like a team tonight. But then again, they're facing the Grizzlies..

[timtonymanu]

Spurs look good and moar like a team tonight. But then again, they're facing the Grizzlies..

i take it cause the Grizzlies play well against us. they forced us to 2OT last time.

[Chieflion]

Finley travelled. Oh great.

[peskypesky]

can somebody order me a taco? Please?

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner block!!

[loveforthegame]

The way Finley's been playing I can overlook a travel.

[Chieflion]

How in the world did Warrick make that 3 with 2 people on him?

[SpurAddict561]

offensive rebounds


killing us already

[SpurAddict561]

George Hill has 2 blocks? lol

[mystargtr34]

Hakim Warrick owns the Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job Hill!

[timtonymanu]

Is Oberto playing tonight?

[duncan228]

...

[Spurs Brazil]

Warrick again

Hill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mystargtr34]

George Hill

[loveforthegame]

Is there a reason why Finley hasn't taken a shot yet?

[Jobbs]

Bonner is garbage tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner ICE cold

[Spurs Brazil]

TD dunk from Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jet915]

Bonner is garbage tonight

Tolliver way better than Bonner IF Bonner is not hitting.

[loveforthegame]

Mason's ice cold to start the game too.

[Jobbs]

noooooooooooooooooooo

[td4mvp21]

FUCK. Duncan down on teh ground holding his knee

[Spurs Brazil]

FUCK

TD is down, left knee

[Chieflion]

Oh no. Duncan injured?

[td4mvp21]

They showed the replay and it looks like he just banged it.

[peskypesky]

whaaa??????

[timtonymanu]

shit man.

[loveforthegame]

Please keep us updated. Fuck.

[Texas_Ranger]

OH shit!

[cnyc3]

is he ok???????????????

[peskypesky]

let's hope it's just a contusion. and a small one at that.

[Ice009]

It looks like he banged it. I hope Tim is OK.

[SpursPreacher]

He was walking on it,Looked like knee to knee those hurt alot.

[Chieflion]

I only hope it is only that kind of injury where I accidently banged my knee against the wall a few hours back.

[td4mvp21]

I watched again and like I said, it LOOKS like he just banged it pretty tough. He's back in the game shooting free throws.

[Spurs Brazil]

I think he's OK, will shot the FTs

[loveforthegame]

Does it look like he might return tonight or is he out?

[Penya]

:(

[Jet915]

Off topic but UTAH beating Alabama 21-0 in 1st Quarter......I HATE THE BCS.

[timtonymanu]

Timmy 1/2 FT

[td4mvp21]

Duncan looks fine.

[td4mvp21]

Finley and Mason are both off tonight.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 41-33

[timtonymanu]

we need Finley and Mason to not go cold.

[loveforthegame]

Warrick loves playing the Spurs.

[Chieflion]

In other news, Wizards down 29 against the Celtics. They can't buy a basket.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp!!!!!!!!1

[ManuTP9]

wtf was that?

[Spurs Brazil]

That was a foul

[ManuTP9]

wtf mason had that

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop is not happy

[ManuTP9]

td offesnsive foul wtf is going on

[Ice009]

Spurs are playing POORLY YET AGAIN. NOT GOOD at all.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck, Bavetta and Palmer is too much

[Brazil]

wow Toronto is killing houston

[ManuTP9]

horrible second Q for the spurs

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs with a terrible finish in the 2nd quarter

Spurs up 44-40 at the half

[ManuTP9]

only 1 field goal made in the last 6 minutes....wow

[duncan228]

44-40 Spurs at the half.

[loveforthegame]

As good as the 1st quarter finish was the 2nd quarter was just as bad.

[timtonymanu]

Mason and Finley killing us with their misses. they're combined 0-8.

[Chieflion]

The Celtics are so classless that in a 30 point game, their starters are still in the game.

[Texas_Ranger]

They better win this one!!

[Brazil]

Mason is missing a lot, he seems struggling to be consistent

[loveforthegame]

Mason's been inconsistent lately. Especially at the start of games. Finley's been on fire for weeks but he's struggling tonight. I guess he was due.

[Brazil]

it's a a shame because we are doing a good job on defense with Mayo and Rudy at 13 pts at 6-14

[Chieflion]

Pop should play Tolliver against Warrick, that may show some results on the defensive end.

[Brazil]

Toronto+21 !!

[Brazil]

We need more Manu !!!

[Chieflion]

Bonner layup.

[Texas_Ranger]

Wow..Finley!

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chieflion]

Finley coast to coast for the driving layup.

[timtonymanu]

there ya go Finley!

[Brazil]

nice matt

[mystargtr34]

Fin is on the board.

Mase needs to start hitting.

[timtonymanu]

11:27 MEM - Palming on K. Lowry

what does palming mean?

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3rd on Gaysol

[mystargtr34]

Parker - Lowry
Hill - Mayo
Manu - Ross
Bowen - Gay
Duncan - Gasol

I like that lineup. Fin and Mase arent doing shit.

[timtonymanu]

Make Gasol foul out like Timmy did the last time.

[mystargtr34]

11:27 MEM - Palming on K. Lowry

what does palming mean?

Carrying.

[timtonymanu]

Carrying.

ok thanks.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 222222222222

[Chieflion]

It actually is a one handed double dribble because you were clutching onto the ball with one hand.

[Brazil]

matt is back

[timtonymanu]

Bonner's shooting better now.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 10

Thunder up 13 in the 3rd against the Nuggets

[timtonymanu]

Thunder up 13 in the 3rd against the Nuggets

:wow but i bet Nuggets make a comeback. Thunder sucks that bad.

[Chieflion]

Go Thunder? If they win, they will have a winning streak cause they won their last game.

[Chieflion]

What the hell? Nets caught up after being down 20.

[timtonymanu]

What the hell? Nets caught up after being down 20.

Go Nets! Hawks need to lose one.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice pass mason to TD!!

[mystargtr34]

It actually is a one handed double dribble because you were clutching onto the ball with one hand.

Your not getting confused with actual 'palming' of the ball by holding it still are you?

The actual palming call in the NBA is during an actual dribble when the hand goes over a 90 degree angle to the ball, ie carrying it instead of actually bouncing it downward.

[peskypesky]

Man, I can't help but imagine the Grizzlies if they had both Gasol brothers on the court. That woulda been very cool to see.

[Ice009]

How many times in the last week has the other teams player thrown the ball off a Spurs player to retain possession?

[timtonymanu]

Duncan has 3 TO's.

[Chieflion]

Your not getting confused with actual 'palming' of the ball by holding it still are you?

The actual palming call in the NBA is during an actual dribble when the hand goes over a 90 degree angle to the ball, ie carrying it instead of actually bouncing it downward.

Shoot. Got me. I didn't really get to see that play cause of extreme low quality. I am not supposed to discuss this further.

[Chieflion]

Duncan has 5 assists now after a Ginobili layup.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner from TD!!!!!!!1

5asts for TD

[timtonymanu]

Man, I can't help but imagine the Grizzlies if they had both Gasol brothers on the court. That woulda been very cool to see.

yeah the Gasol trade didnt turn out to be so one sided.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 3333333333333333333333333

[Ice009]

Tim's block was a spike.

[timtonymanu]

Bonner 3333333333333333!

Bonner's back.

[mystargtr34]

Shoot. Got me. I didn't really get to see that play cause of extreme low quality. I am not supposed to discuss this further.

Still i dont know why they changed it to palming. They should just call it carrying.

[loveforthegame]

Go Bonner.

[Brazil]

Bonner is super HOT

[Chieflion]

15 point lead for the Spurs. Lets hope they run away with the game.

[timtonymanu]

TP!!!! Spurs up 15.

[mystargtr34]

Uh Pop. Manu in for TP.

Hill played great in the first quarter. Manu should have come in for Mase and Hill for TP.

[Brazil]

nice TP

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice play TP!!!

Spurs up 15

TD 18pts 10rebs 5asts

[Chieflion]

Still i dont know why they changed it to palming. They should just call it carrying.

Palming sounds nicer than carrying? Either way, if that is the case, Iverson should be called for that 246 times a season, which is 3 times a game.

[Brazil]

Mase is candidate for the role of Mister Freeze ?

[peskypesky]

Tim is 7-9? That's a pretty good %

[Il Caraibico]

link for the match?:depressed

[Chieflion]

Ross took a page out of Ginobili's book.

[duncan228]

Besides the 3 turnovers, Duncan's got a nice line going on.

18 points on 7-9
10 boards
5 assists
3 blocks

4-6 at the line.

Just another day at the office. :fro

[Brazil]

bad game of Mayo for the moment

[Chieflion]

link for the match?:depressed

It is against the rules of the forum. Sorry.

[dbreiden83080]

TD having a killer all around game..

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[Brazil]

Tim is 7-9? That's a pretty good %
thats awsome

[duncan228]

link for the match?:depressed

Please don't ask. It's not allowed here. Read the FAQ's stickied at the top of the forum, #11.

[Brazil]

TP steal+layup

[Spurs Brazil]

TP!!!!!!

Spurs up 19

[timtonymanu]

Tony!!!

[peskypesky]

OK, now! This game is going the way it should. Let's not fall asleep, Spurs.

[Chieflion]

Warrick is a good prospect. Trade for him.

[timtonymanu]

this is how the game should have been played last time.

[Chieflion]

Fuck you Ginobili.

[Ice009]

Pop looks like he's REALLY, REALLY had enough of Manu's turnovers.

[Brazil]

Manu 3 Tos

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop is mad at someone

[peskypesky]

Warrick is a good prospect. Trade for him.

whaddaya gonna give the Grizzlies for him?

[Il Caraibico]

ok, sorry.

[mystargtr34]

Can we get some George Hill please.

[Chieflion]

whaddaya gonna give the Grizzlies for him?

Some noob and a mentor of their pathetic point guards.

[Brazil]

Manu 15 min and he shot only 4 times ??

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Tolliver

[Chieflion]

Tolliver joins the Turnover party.

[T Park]

Outside of that turnover tolliver has plAyed well.

[Brazil]

wow the grizz are super cold we should have a 20 pts lead

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs in a slump now

[T Park]

Bonner has had a solid game as well.

[loveforthegame]

Manu 15 min and he shot only 4 times ??

Neither him or Finley have been involved in the offense much tonight.

[Brazil]

tp is struggling with his JS

[Chieflion]

Tolliver missed a wide open three.

[Spurs Brazil]

We didn't score since TD went to the bench

[Chieflion]

Marc Gasol is 3/7 from the line. Hack a Gasol time.

[dbreiden83080]

Besides the 3 turnovers, Duncan's got a nice line going on.

18 points on 7-9
10 boards
5 assists
3 blocks

4-6 at the line.

Just another day at the office. :fro


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[Brazil]

w/o TD no scoring

[Texas_Ranger]

Duncan needs to get back in the game!

[Spurs Brazil]

End of the 3rd

Spurs up 11

Grizz on a 8-0 run

[Chieflion]

At least we are up by 11 and Duncan gets some rest.

[Brazil]

instead of being relaxed in the 4th we will need to fight :bang:bang

[loveforthegame]

Another crappy end to the quarter. Spurs need to put this team away. Especially with Mayo and Gay having quiet games. Don't give them any hope down the stretch.

[T Park]

Bad move IMO to change the rotation from the first half. Good looking shots they just didn't fall. Won that quarter by 7. I'll take it.

[Chieflion]

Dwayne Wade's 33 point performance not enough to beat balanced Magic due to fourth quarter scoring drought. 86-76

[Brazil]

Mase+manu 2-12

[bbarry]

why can't we ever knock down most wide open shots when we have them? it's damn irritating. we should be blowing out most teams since our ball movement is very good. just can't put the ball through the hole..

[T Park]

You guys act like this is the griZlies from last year. This is a damn good team.

[mystargtr34]

Outside of that turnover tolliver has plAyed well.

Ill take credit for that. Im sure he read my criticism.