Game Blog: Spurs vs. Lakers - Jan. 14

[mVp]

Fuck Kobe

[Brazil]

duncan on gasol and its already better

[MeIII]

lmao what a hard foul by mason.

great jobs refs hahahahahahahaaa

[Spurologist]

where was the foul on that??????

fuckin blowhard refs

[HarlemHeat37]

where's the foul?..usual Kobe shit..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Fuck, Finley, what was that? Just decided to jack it up? :rolleyes

[MeIII]

these clowns get 300k a year to make up fouls in their head and blow a whistle.

[Spurologist]

manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

33333333333

[SuperManu!!!]

Manu tres

[turiaf for president]

kobe and 1 again!!!!!!

[mVp]

You gotta be kidding me

[Jloyola]

Kobe turning it on

[Yorae]

Manu!!!!

[Brazil]

bs call

[MeIII]

Where The Fuck Are The Fouls??????????

[MeIII]

This league is so rigged it's ridiculous.

[Ice009]

What is it with teams just playing out of their fucking minds against the Spurs and hitting all kinds of difficult shots with ease.

Why do teams play lights out against us all the time?

[Spurologist]

manuuuuuuuuuuuuu

333333333333333

[mVp]

Manu 3333333333333333333333333333

[Man In Black]

WTF...
Where's the fouls on these and 1 for #24?:bang

[SuperManu!!!]

Manu seis

[Jloyola]

Spurs are playing Laker ball!!!

[Yorae]

MANU finally!!!!

[Spurologist]

this is not spurs basketball even though we are leading.

The defense we're playing is really pathetic

[angelbelow]

ginobili!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

that should have been a foul when Duncan went inside there..

[MeIII]

WTF...
Where's the fouls on these and 1 for #24?:bang

back to back fouls called on no fouls.

It's amazing.

If Kobe shoots the ball and someone is 6 inches close to him it is an automatic foul.

[ManuTP9]

manu says to kobe "kobe tell me how my ass tastes!'

[Reck]

bs call

That was a clear reach in by Manu. They got 1 of 2 call right.

[milkyway21]

Tim the softie. Go bench yourself. Playing as pathetic as it gets you must be kidding me :<

Go Manu!

[dirk4mvp]

Bynum has terrible touch around the basket.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those fucking refs need to call it fair. If touch a player is a foul they need to call on bouth sides

[HarlemHeat37]

the Lakers can't be beat with defense, you need to outscore them..similar to the high-octane Suns from a few years ago..their offense is way too good to stop..

[DazedAndConfused]

The Spurs are not a threat. I'm sorry.

They look like the PHX Suns of old to be honest. Way too perimeter oriented. Nothing but 3's and jumpshots. Almost no meaningful production in the paint.

[Brazil]

Gino is finding his 3 !!! Good news whatever the result

[024]

i like how when bonner raises his hands against bynum, bynum just effortlessly shoots over him. bonner's t-rex arms are funny.

[td4mvp21]

The foul against Mason was bullshit, that was just a really good shot over good defense. The Manu foul was legit though, he hit Kobe's arm.

[HarlemHeat37]

when Duncan is aggressive, he's difficult as fuck to stop..

it's when he starts shooting jumpers, and driving with getting a call on his mind, that he starts struggling by his standards..

[Reck]

you must be kidding me :<

Go Manu!

He was earlier. Now he's attacking. What he should have been doing since quarter 1.

[Ice009]

This is what Manu's been waiting for.

Get into some form tonight Manu.

[td4mvp21]

The Spurs are not a threat. I'm sorry.

They look like the PHX Suns of old to be honest. Way too perimeter oriented. Nothing but 3's and jumpshots. Almost no meaningful production in the paint.

They are going to be perimeter orientated when the Lakers can't defend the perimeter.

[Brazil]

i don't understand why pop let tp 9 min on the bench in the 2nd quarter when he is at 5-6

[Lakers_55]

thanks Duncan228, you were right, it's getting crowded in here. I wonder which one is SpursDynasty?:

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[angelbelow]

ginobili and kobe going at it

[SuperManu!!!]

Someone asked for a supermanu with fries?

[KaiRMD1]

It's painful to see Pau get the better of Timmy when I know and everyone knows Pau isn't even half as good as Timmy.

[Spurologist]

Bonnnnnnnnerrrrrrrrrrrrr

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[mVp]

Bonner 33333333333333333333333

[SuperManu!!!]

i don't understand why pop let tp 9 min on the bench in the 2nd quarter when he is at 5-6


Because he already got 2 early fouls

[angelbelow]

fucking fisher

[ManuTP9]

bonner for 3

[mVp]

Manu is on fireeeeee

[Spurologist]

nobody can miss right now

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

a Spurs fan calling a "BYNUM" a quality big???

hell must be freezing over

That being said, Bynum isn't nearly as good as he thinks he is. But yes, he is a "quality big".

I'm a Spurs fan, but I'm also cpaable of objectivity unlike most fans of any team.

Can we PLEASE get on Fish? The fucker shoots 44% from 3.

[Juanobili]

what a game

[Lakers_55]

It's a real Texas shootout! Most points scored against SA in a half this year, old was 56 by Houston.

[Yorae]

Shoot out eh.

[hitmanyr2k]

It's painful to see Pau get the better of Timmy when I know and everyone knows Pau isn't even half as good as Timmy.

It's because sometimes Duncan doesn't play with an ounce of pride.

[vanishing_dude]

y aint we usin bowen to defend kobe?

[turiaf for president]

one on one manu v kobe. this is a fun game to watch

[Reck]

Damnit

[bbarry]

KoME got OWNED

[mVp]

OMG nice play by Manu... too bad he didn't make that shot...

[angelbelow]

now this is a fun game to watch

[SuperManu!!!]

Will ever parker pass the ball on a fast break?

[IronMexican]

Tgis D is pissing me off. And I had no idea SA took so many jumpers.

[spurspokesman]

Manu is flat out ballin. Good to finally see him lookin like himself. Let's get it spurrrsss.

[SuperManu!!!]

Manu can't be on Kobe, it must be bowen

[DazedAndConfused]

LOL both teams score over 60 pts.

Pathetic defense or just incredible offense?

[Otaku]

GODNOBILI is on FIRE!!!

[phxspurfan]

I like how Tirico(?) introduced Manu as 'standing by with the hall of famer'

[angelbelow]

parkers tear drop is horrible this year. all that work on his jumper may have decreased his tear dropping ability :)

[Spurologist]

Will ever parker pass the ball on a fast break?

WTF?? he was one on one with fisher and the clock was running out.

[Jloyola]

Great First Half by BOTH teams..... Superstars are playing like Superstars... Kobe, Duncan, Manu, Gasol..... Roll players playing like Roll Players... Bynum, Fisher, Bonner, Mason, Hill,

a couple of bs calls on both sides, but neither are game changers...

best part... not many FT's by both teams!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's because sometimes Duncan doesn't play with an ounce of pride.

BULL SHIT.

What the fuck would you know?

He's effectively playing 2v1 in the block.

It has NOTHING to do with "pride".

Moron.

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu is dominating this game, but he has 2 horrible 3 attempts where he gave the Lakers a break..they haven't been able to stop him, so he needs to keep the variety in his offense..don't give LA a break by taking horrible shots like that..

as for the first half..

Lakers bigs really aren't that scary..they aren't really using their size advantage, both guys are just making short jumpers(including jump hooks from Bynum) and a few long J's(Gasol)..

Kobe remains the guy that scares me on their team..his playmaking ability, and his 2nd half dominance in games is the scary part..we'll see how we can respond to his attack in the 2nd half..

Duncan needs to remain aggressive..he scored every time he was aggressive, except for one play, where it looked like he got fouled without a call..

rebounding is currently 13-13, and they only have 1 offensive rebound..this should go up obviously, since neither team is currently missing..we haven't been getting outrebounded though, which is encouraging..so far, of course..

[Reck]

I dont get why people here hate on Tony so much. He's been our main man all season long.

Only thing he has to work on this year is stop turning the ball over so much. I dont remember the last season where he has turn the ball over so carelessly.

[Jloyola]

I dont know about you Spurs Fan.. but this is going to be a great Western Conference Finals


Lakers vs Spurs

[ManuTP9]

Great First Half by BOTH teams..... Superstars are playing like Superstars... Kobe, Duncan, Manu, Gasol..... Roll players playing like Roll Players... Bynum, Fisher, Bonner, Mason, Hill,

a couple of bs calls on both sides, but neither are game changers...

best part... not many FT's by both teams!!!

Correct

[phxspurfan]

Phil is giving shooters their looks and cramming defenders into the paint. Looks like he doesn't believe in Bonner the hero...

[DazedAndConfused]

LOL the Laker bigs are straight abusing your team. What you want them to score 100% of the points?

The Spurs have shown, by giving up 60+ pts, that they are clearly not the same team they used to be. Way too perimeter oriented, these kind of teams never win championships. Never.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

parkers tear drop is horrible this year. all that work on his jumper may have decreased his tear dropping ability :)

I think that's a sign of tiredness in his legs, like the way he missed those two layups at the end against Orlando.

He's probably at that stage of the season where his body wants a fortnight off, but he has to fight through it for his second wind.

[Yorae]

Laugh at me but props to bonner for somehow holding his own out there.

[Manu-of-steel]

manu 19 points in 13 minutes, 3 of 5 from long range, a good sign. he's been frustrated with his 3ball for the past several games. 60 points at half-time for lakers-bad sign for spurs.

[Ice009]

Philadelphia playing great ball.

Don't we play them next? ;).

[AnotherArgie]

LOL the Laker bigs are straight abusing your team. What you want them to score 100% of the points?

The Spurs have shown, by giving up 60+ pts, that they are clearly not the same team they used to be. Way too perimeter oriented, these kind of teams never win championships. Never.

Yes, we all know Luc Longley was an unstoppable force for the Bulls in the 90s...

[Brazil]

Because he already got 2 early fouls

thanks i didn't see it result tp cooled off and stopped to be agressive in the 2

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

LOL the Laker bigs are straight abusing your team. What you want them to score 100% of the points?

The Spurs have shown, by giving up 60+ pts, that they are clearly not the same team they used to be. Way too perimeter oriented, these kind of teams never win championships. Never.

What does it say about the Lakers that they gave up 63pts then? Oh, and where's all the "Sasha can shut down Manu" talk? Sasha can't carry a healthy Manu's jockstrap.

Once again, Tim is playing 2v1 against your bigs. He was meant to have Scola or Splitter or Mahinmi beside him by now, but we got fucked 3 ways.

Agreed that perimeter-oriented teams don't go far though - we badly need a serviceable, athletic big to put next to Tim.

[InRareForm]

LOL the Laker bigs are straight abusing your team. What you want them to score 100% of the points?

The Spurs have shown, by giving up 60+ pts, that they are clearly not the same team they used to be. Way too perimeter oriented, these kind of teams never win championships. Never.

LOL @ one half analysis for determining a season.

FOH!

[Winehole23]

LOL both teams score over 60 pts.

Pathetic defense or just incredible offense?Lights out shooting by both teams. Can they possibly keep it up?

Spurs have missed a few rotations, but our effort doesn't suck.

Lakers gave us more open looks.


Defensive edge, Spurs; offensive edge, Lakers.



Go Spurs, Go!

[itzsoweezee]

luckily, no foul trouble for the spurs. they'll be able to pick up the defensive intensity in the second half.

[boutons_]

Well, same 'ol, same ol, Spurs the lead with 50% from the arc, 7/14 at the half.

This gonna be a game with both teams in the 120s?

[Allanon]

Philadelphia playing great ball.

Don't we play them next? ;).

Sixers have won like 6 games in a row and Brand is out.

[Brazil]

everybody is shooting great tonight except tim

[Spurs Brazil]

Sixers have won like 6 games in a row and Brand is out.

That's why they're winning

[Allanon]

Not having the Machine to guard Manu this game is really hurting the Lakers.

[Manufan909]

Glad to see Obiwan Ginobili is back. What is his season high this season?

[Manu-of-steel]

this is a very exciting game-too bad i can't view it.

[IronMexican]

Has SA been shooting this many jumpers all season?

[Spurs Brazil]

Glad to see Obiwan Ginobili is back. What is his season high this season?

27pts against the Hawks

[Allanon]

Has SA been shooting this many jumpers all season?

Yup. Maybe a little more tonight but they shoot quite a few jumpers this year.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Not having the Machine to guard Manu this game is really hurting the Lakers.

You're not being serious, are you? I respect your posts, normally you're not an idiot. Sasha can't stop healthy Manu.

[Lakers_55]

"If either team decides to play defense in the third, they can run away with it." - James Worthy, Lakers halftime show

[Reck]

Has SA been shooting this many jumpers all season?

Yes they have been.

[Johnny RIngo]

Spurs are going to be in trouble if they fall into one of their typical offensive droughts. Hopefully, it doesn't happen tonight.

[MeIII]

"I think the Lakers have like 7 wins in the last 30 minutes"

WTF are you talking about Stuart Scott. Seriously "dawg" wtf are you trying to say. hahaha

[YellowFever]

Damn, that was one intertaining first half!

The pace is definitely in the Laker's favor.

Spurs better slow it down in the second half or I see them slowly fading because the Lakers can definitely keep this pace up.

I haven't really watched that many Spurs game this year and was very surprised they take so many outside shots.

They got one of the bets PF's of all time and they're not taking advantage of that.

I think someone said it earlier in this thread but they kinda remind me of the Suns a couple years ago.

WTF happened to their vaunted D???

[Allanon]

You're not being serious, are you? I respect your posts, normally you're not an idiot. Sasha can't stop healthy Manu.

:D Didn't you read that Manu Stopper thread this morning?

No, I don't think Sasha is really the Manu Stopper.

[hitmanyr2k]

BULL SHIT.

What the fuck would you know?

He's effectively playing 2v1 in the block.

It has NOTHING to do with "pride".

Moron.

It has everything to do with pride. Duncan is mostly a soft jumpshooter now. It doesn't matter what kind of competition he plays against...weak or strong he'll still lazily rely on that soft pussified jumpshooting game instead of the footwork and post moves he used to be known for. Honest fans on this board know what I'm talking about.

[j-money24]

Not having the Machine to guard Manu this game is really hurting the Lakers.

+1

[MeIII]

take so many outside shots.

Dude that is the only thing the Spurs do.

This is it.

[igruex]

You're not being serious, are you? I respect your posts, normally you're not an idiot. Sasha can't stop healthy Manu.

He's not being serious, indeed.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yup. Maybe a little more tonight but they shoot quite a few jumpers this year.

Yup, true, too many. Teams are clogging the paint and forcing TP and Manu to shoot the jumper or dish to jumpshooters. Not a recipe that will generally get you a trophy.

[DazedAndConfused]

This might come down to the wire just like the Rockets game. Actually I'm pretty sure that's what's going to happen.

[Biggems]

Is Fisher ever going to retire.......I really hate that guy

[itzsoweezee]

Not having the Machine to guard Manu this game is really hurting the Lakers.

:lol

this is a joke, right? now vujabitch is a better defender than kobitch? the same vujabitch that got fucking clowned in the finals? :downspin:

[DazedAndConfused]

Yup, true, too many. Teams are clogging the paint and forcing TP and Manu to shoot the jumper or dish to jumpshooters. Not a recipe that will generally get you a trophy.

I agree. I don't think there has been a jumpshooting team that has won the Finals in the last decade.

[Allanon]

Is Fisher ever going to retire.......I really hate that guy

One more year left on his contract I think.

[Manu-of-steel]

Glad to see Obiwan Ginobili is back. What is his season high this season?

27 points against the hawks

[Man In Black]

Pop isn't calling for a slowdown yet. He's using his Swiss Army knife and I expect that this half, we will be relegated to a steady diet of pick and roll and 4-down to maximize the clock.

[Allanon]

Yup, true, too many. Teams are clogging the paint and forcing TP and Manu to shoot the jumper or dish to jumpshooters. Not a recipe that will generally get you a trophy.

Yeah, I kind of thought this was too many but I didn't want to rile you guys up by saying it, but since you did...

Spurs will have to continue their torrid outside shooting to win this game if they keep playing like this.

[MeIII]

Scott said Bynum had 18 pts.

That guy doesn't know wtf is going on.

[Yorae]

I hope Pop won't hold back and play rmj instead of findog on crunchtime.

[Manufan909]

This might come down to the wire just like the Rockets game. Actually I'm pretty sure that's what's going to happen.

Dude, why the FUCK have you not changed your av yet? They whooped the Lakers ass in The Finals.

[jag]

Where is Vujacic?

[Manufan909]

Scott said Bynum had 18 pts.

That guy doesn't know wtf is going on.

Wow, he's a fucking idiot.

[Yorae]

Where is Vujacic?

Having a hair spa.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:D Didn't you read that Manu Stopper thread this morning?

No, I don't think Sasha is really the Manu Stopper.

Thought there was something going on I didn't understand... ;)

It's incredible how many Laker fans actually believe that shit though... :rolleyes


It has everything to do with pride. Duncan is mostly a soft jumpshooter now. It doesn't matter what kind of competition he plays against...weak or strong he'll still lazily rely on that soft pussified jumpshooting game instead of the footwork and post moves he used to be known for. Honest fans on this board know what I'm talking about.

So now I'm dishonest? I am one of the most objective people on this board.

He has modified his game towards more jumpshooting because:
1) he has no lift any more,
2) teams are clogging the paint on him,
3) he's not getting any calls inside any more.

You are basically saying he's lost his competitive spirit, which is complete horseshit. Duncan is a Warrior. If he had more help in the post he might be able to go inside more often.

[Spurologist]

Where is Vujacic?

got assualted by a laker girl for harrassment. out with injury

[phxspurfan]

Duncan just looking for calls out there

[jag]

Radmanovic is a scrub.

[duncan228]

Duncan is also shooting outside more to preserve his body for the Playoffs. He has the range, he can hit them. It was something he and Pop both said at the beginning of the season.

[Manu-of-steel]

It has everything to do with pride. Duncan is mostly a soft jumpshooter now. It doesn't matter what kind of competition he plays against...weak or strong he'll still lazily rely on that soft pussified jumpshooting game instead of the footwork and post moves he used to be known for. Honest fans on this board know what I'm talking about.

timmy has to vary his shot attempts to avoid being predictable. and this is regular season. tell timmy he is soft come play offs.

[ManuTP9]

lets gooo!

[mVp]

Mason !!!!!

[phxspurfan]

I heart Mason's jump shot

[Spurologist]

mason has a deadly trigger when in rhythm. i'm actually surprised when he misses

[Yorae]

Barry who?

[IronMexican]

Jesus. Lakers play no D.

[jag]

RMJ is an absolute stud...if that man isn't the 3-point contest it will be a disgrace for the NBA.

[ManuTP9]

spurs are beasting! keep it up

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice start Mason

Defense is better but we need to get the boards

[Xylus]

If the Lakers win tonight, I won't post for a Whole. Hour. That's right. So don't lose this game!

[Manufan909]

I heart Mason's jump shot

Church of Pass the Ball to Mason FTW!!!

[Reck]

No lapses now Spurs......please.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, I kind of thought this was too many but I didn't want to rile you guys up by saying it, but since you did...

Spurs will have to continue their torrid outside shooting to win this game if they keep playing like this.

Yup, gonna have to keep hitting to win. Fingers are crossed! :lol

BTW, you don't have to qualify yourself, you're good people. :)

[CubanMustGo]

If the Lakers win tonight, I won't post for a Whole. Hour. That's right. So don't lose this game!

LOL

[milkyway21]

Way too perimeter oriented, these kind of teams never win championships. Never. if you have a better perimeter defender to stop them, but so far you don't have a stopper like Bowen in your team yet...as long as the Spurs continue to be the best from the 3pt area this season, they have a chance.

[Yorae]

Here's to that asshole who said that mason is no improvement over barry....:flipoff

[IronMexican]

If the Lakers win tonight, I won't post for a Whole. Hour. That's right. So don't lose this game!

:lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan just looking for calls out there

He doesn't get them any more.

As for looking for them, I think not. He just has absolutely no hops any more so can't do anything but go into his move and hope he doesn't get blocked.

TD with 6 inches more vertical (like he had from 1997-2005) would still be unstoppable.

[hitmanyr2k]

Duncan just looking for calls out there

That's the kind of soft shit I'm talking about but these fools want to keep their head in the sand. Warriors don't shoot jumpshots and whine for fuckin calls all the time.

[Spurologist]

:lmao

JVG

[Manufan909]

Here's to that asshole who said that mason is no improvement over barry....:flipoff

I take back my statement that said Barry should've stayed, not Findawg. But if Barry had stayed, he would've been injured, and Mason could've even had MORE minutes.:wow

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Church of Pass the Ball to Mason FTW!!!

You and me and LJ! :lol

[Biggems]

I Hate Fisher

[CubanMustGo]

Fuck Derek Fisher.

[vanishing_dude]

nice to see bowen on kobe..

[Reck]

I hate Fisher 3s. Its so damn ugly to look at.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That's the kind of soft shit I'm talking about but these fools want to keep their head in the sand. Warriors don't shoot jumpshots and whine for fuckin calls all the time.

Please read.



He has modified his game towards more jumpshooting because:
1) he has no lift any more,
2) teams are clogging the paint on him,
3) he's not getting any calls inside any more.

You are basically saying he's lost his competitive spirit, which is complete horseshit. Duncan is a Warrior. If he had more help in the post he might be able to go inside more often.


Duncan is also shooting outside more to preserve his body for the Playoffs. He has the range, he can hit them. It was something he and Pop both said at the beginning of the season.

[CubanMustGo]

I hate Fisher 3s. Its so damn ugly to look at.

It just goes down. Especially against SA.

[Jloyola]

Tim Duncan has a great workout regiment!!!

[Lakers_55]

This isn't the type of game I expected. Probably few people did. Someone has to lose, but neither side should hang their head in shame over how it's gone, so far. Next game score will probably be in the low 80's.

[jag]

Tim Duncan has a great workout regiment!!!

What's a regiment?

[Jloyola]

.4 is on FIRE

[mVp]

Who's guarding Fisher?? fuck

[turiaf for president]

fisherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Yorae]

Fuck fisher 4/4 3 pt shot. Make him work tony!

[HarlemHeat37]

anybody that thinks Duncan is soft is a fucking idiot..you can't win 2 MVP's with 4 titles as a #1 option if you're soft..

Timmy was the same last year, and went back to his old ways in the playoffs..that's what we're going to see this year as well..WHEN HE DOES go down low, you clearly see he still has the same game..he's shown it in tonight's game too..

taking it down low takes a lot out of your body in the long run..the fact that Duncan has added a reliable J will be great in the playoffs..he does shoot too many J's though, but that has nothing to do with being soft..

as for those saying the Spurs can't win playing with this type of style..bullshit..it's difficult, but it's not impossible..Boston is 16th in points in the paint, while we're 17th(despite injuries to our penetrators)..Cleveland is last in the NBA in points in the paint..

a jump shooting team won the title last year..they were 15th in points in the paint, and their best player was a big man that was known for taking a lot of jumpers..

the problem with the Spurs isn't points in the paint, it's getting to the free throw line..that's what separates us from the other teams..having great D and getting to the line makes up for points in the paint..we need to improve our D and our ability to get to the line, which we should be able to do with Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Fish 4/4 from 3, Parker in his face... why does Fish always kill us????

[Lakers_55]

About time you hit one Radmanovich!

[Spurologist]

Every single fucker on the lakers is making shots

[Biggems]

This is like Ali vs Frazier....Hearns vs Hagler......

[phxspurfan]

Give TP a rest...get Hill back in there

[spurspokesman]

Loving the heart he's playing with.really panning out like I expected. Only if we can get a big to contribute somewhat like this well be near great

[Xylus]

Every single fucker on the lakers is making shots

And somehow you guys are still winning. Typical Spurs.

How the fuck did Parker just get that steal?

[jag]

About time you hit one Radmanovich!

The man's a scrub

[Biggems]

im calling it now....team with the last shot, wins the game.

[Jloyola]

Duncan vs Bynum ==== Great Match Up So Far.. back and forth

[vanishing_dude]

go timmy and take bynum to school..i wanna c a pick and pop by kurt thomas..

[Manufan909]

Mason On Fire!!!!

[Reck]

Wow the shooting is incredible by both teams.

[CubanMustGo]

I sure wish these refs would call crap both ways.

[Biggems]

another weak touch foul........Gasol sold all that contact as if Thomas knocked the heck out of him.

[Yorae]

Let's get physical, physical.....

[turiaf for president]

nice to see bynum showing up against a superstar big man for once

[Manufan909]

Timmy said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... bitch.

EDIT: Why do the latest plays no acknowledge the block???

[Spurologist]

great block by TD.

more defensive stops needed

[Reck]

GTFO with that shit Ariza. :D

[ManuTP9]

timmy nice block!

[mVp]

OMG we made a stop... but WTF was that fastbreak??

[Xylus]

Refs need to swallow their whistles tonight. Let these two teams beat each other up, and then see who wins. I think I know the answer.

[Jloyola]

Great Block by Duncan..... any spurs fan who call his soft...just doesnt know Basketball

[Biggems]

Ariza has less hang time than I do......that drive had no chance of being successful.

[spursfan09]

Dear God, why can't the Spurs run a fastbreak?

[Yorae]

Was that suppose to be a fast break? What happened?

[jag]

nice to see bynum showing up against a superstar big man for once

If he had a different attitude he could be the best big man in the game in the next few years.

[SuperManu!!!]

Are the spurs rims bigger? Because these % are incredible

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Great game to watch.

Bynum has a beautiful hook - no surprises given his work with Kareem. Kid will be very good if he ever gets his head on right (which he will).

HUGE TD block on Ariza, but no, he's a wuss... :rolleyes

My prediction - this will be a low scoring 4th as both teams ratchet up the D and have the inevitable shooting slump that goes with shooting this hot for 3 Qs.

[Biggems]

way to call a TO with only 8 seconds on the SC. geez. I hope we can get a good set up.

[200 miles]

duncan made ariza look like high school jv

[lefty]

Ariza, WTFDYTYA, trying to dunk on Timmy ? :lmao

[Yorae]

Pop mad not getting a fastbreak i think.

[024]

Dear God, why can't the Spurs run a fastbreak?

only person with speed and good ability to finish at the rim is parker. ginobili can do it but i think he was late.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

And somehow you guys are still winning. Typical Spurs.

How the fuck did Parker just get that steal?

I was thinking the same thing.

Poor pass from Gasol, not high enough.

[Spurologist]

I sure wish these refs would call crap both ways.

I don't think the ref has had a chance to make many calls. Both teams are shooting insane percentages. The zebras have been better in the 2nd half. TD hasn't gotten some calls but TD hasn't been called on clear fouls on bynum

[bbarry]

*patiently waits for the Spurs offensive drought*

It's gonna happen at some point of the game.... maybe.

[Jloyola]

nice to see bowen on kobe..


Ariza, WTFDYTYA, trying to dunk on Timmy ? :lmao

Only Kobe and Lebron should have that claim

[Biggems]

now that was a nice play out of the TO.

[Lakers_55]

Horry interviewed at courtside, he says he is rooting for the Spurs, I think.

[CubanMustGo]

Fouls: SA 13, LA 7. Seven fouls in three quarters, GMAFB.

[ManuTP9]

keep it going were looking good

[anakha]

If I were a fan of neither team, I'd love to see 7 games of this type of action in the WCF.

[DazedAndConfused]

Damn we need a backup PG. Fish is getting torched.

[Spurologist]

tp stepping up

[Yorae]

Time to rest mason right?

[Biggems]

our PGs miss too many FTs.

[mVp]

Fucking free throws...

[HarlemHeat37]

the refs have been fine in this game..calls have went both ways..

[lefty]

Only Kobe and Lebron should have that claim

Huh, I remember Timmy rejecting Kobe many times on dunk attemtps

[Reck]

We may lose this game at the line.

Has Tony been this bad at the FT line before?

[CubanMustGo]

W00t Kurt THomas!

[angelbelow]

good block by manu!

[Yorae]

Crazy Eyessss!!!!

[mVp]

Wow... what a block by Manu...

[lefty]

Whaaaaaaaaaaat?

[DazedAndConfused]

Chinese MAGIC!

[ManuTP9]

KT is playing great

[Jloyola]

Sun Yue === Manu Stopper .. lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

WTF is Phil doing?

[turiaf for president]

fuck. sun yues in the game

[angelbelow]

you can see the acupuncture work on sun yues shoulder lol

[Manufan909]

Did TP block Gasol????

[HarlemHeat37]

stupid foul by Mason..that's the type of shot you WANT Kobe to take, it's a shot he can make with consistency, but he's a low % shot compared to most other Kobe shots..

[SuperManu!!!]

Manu is practicing to block Dirk

[ManuTP9]

lmao Sun Yue haha

[CubanMustGo]

Hornets beat Mavs 104-97

[iggypop123]

spurs going nuts from the 3 line and the lakers are getting tired. i expected this

[mVp]

Georgeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Spurologist]

We may lose this game at the line.

Has Tony been this bad at the FT line before?

not that many. dude is shooting 80+% at the line this year :tu

Hillllllllllll

3333333333333333

[lefty]

Hillbilly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[mVp]

Fuck

[lefty]

WTF is Phil doing?

CIA KFC

[024]

fucking bonner.

[lefty]

Fuckkkkk

[Yorae]

Damn what is happening.

[SuperManu!!!]

Come on Bonner if you make a foul, make it right!

[turiaf for president]

nice push off by manu on ariza

[Biggems]

finally we get away with a push off........

[mVp]

Ariza did it again lol