Game Blog - Spurs vs Nets - Feb. 10

[ClingingMars]

3-0, let's make it 4-0! GO SPURS GO!

Duncan228's preview thread: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116485

-Mars

[TampaDude]

The RRT rolls on...Spurs win this one 101-90.

[it's me]

So VC is playing for what team today????

[urunobili]

Manu Monster 40 point game happens always b4 the ASG... Spurs rout them by more than 10 pts...

[Banzai]

good luck tonight Spurs.

[xellos88330]

Go Spurs Go!!!

[Dex]

Spurs need to stay focused after the Boston win. Go into Jersey, take care of business to make things easier for the B2B, then they have a nice break to look forward to.

I'm already not looking forward to watching Devin Harris pwn Parker. Hopefully Tony can come up with a surprise.

[ManuTP9]

im leaving now for this game . i hope the spurs win!:flag:

[timvp]

Don't have a great feeling about this one. Spurs coming down from an emotional high against a team full a players they have had difficulty stopping in the past?

Bad combo.

[word]

3-0, let's make it 4-0! GO SPURS GO!

Duncan228's preview thread: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116485

-Mars

Spurs -9.

[EricB]

Don't have a great feeling about this one. Spurs coming down from an emotional high against a team full a players they have had difficulty stopping in the past?

Bad combo.

No Roger Mason on top of it....

[EricB]

I was supposed to go to this game, but school work is getting in the way..I guess it's a good reason not to go..

Nets are impossible to read, you never know which team is going to come out..

I guess since Harris is playing, we can expect Tony to struggle:rolleyes


:lol

Wow.

[Harry Callahan]

Devin Harris could also struggle checking Tony Parker.

[duncan228]

Nets call on LP. Marv it is.

[Jobbs]

Yeah Marv. Ian Eagle needs to call more games.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Brace yourselves, this will be a close one.

I have a feeling we will come out slow (letdown game), but find our game some time in the 2nd/3rd Q and win a squeaker.

Love Lopez's game, and Harris', but Vince Carter bites.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nets call on LP. Marv it is.

Gotta love Marv. :tu

He's been THE voice of NBA commentary for, what, 25 years now???

[byrdman31]

:flag:

[Spurs Brazil]

TD bank!!

[byrdman31]

calling a triple double for timmy

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 33333333333333333333

[Spurs Brazil]

TP from Bonner

[Weather Man Bob]

Tony is the fucking man.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP again!!

[byrdman31]

lol at brooks trying to be like timmy

[Weather Man Bob]

We need to watch out for Harris.

[Reck]

Why do Spurs feel they need to shoot 3s when they're leading by 7?

Its retarded.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great move by TP!

TD block!

[Weather Man Bob]

That ball has too much air, it keeps bouncing on the rim.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP nice pass to TD

[byrdman31]

good start

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 13-9

Nets time out

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Matt Bonner vs. Ryan Anderson is a matchup of the exact same player..

My thoughts exactly. Bonner is a little thicker though, and of course he has the Red Rocket on his head! :lol.


Why do Spurs feel they need to shoot 3s when they're leading by 7?

Its retarded.

No, you are retarded, as usual. We are the second best 3pt shooting team in the league, and Mason eats up open 3s. As for Mason giving it up to Finley, that's an effort to get him into the game.

Nothing wrong with shooting 3s as long as they are good looks, and mixed in between other offensive sets.

[raspsa]

Mason starting to miss after hitting the first 3.. hope the shoulder's ok

[stéphane]

I'm more and more impressed at the chemistry between Tony and Roger.

[td4mvp21]

I think it's going to be one of those nights when the Big Three has to do everything.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD!!!!!!!!!!!

He scored the last 9 for us

[td4mvp21]

And that was an amazing pass to Manu by Tony.

[Weather Man Bob]

that was fucking amazing, tp and gino are such badasses.

[Spurs Brazil]

Beautiful!

TP to Manu!!!!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

228 - notice against the Celtics that Timmy did something he almost never does, and he did it TWICE: on the left block, he tried to drive baseline, put up weak right handers and got rejected both times. Very odd. I'd like to see him drive that baseline more often, but he has to use a LEFT hand hook for the finish so that the ball is protected by his body. Going with the right hand in that situation is the same bad move as that one he did a lot last season on the right block going to the middle and shooting with his right (when, once again, he should be using the left to protect it with his body).

Anyway, thought you'd have noticed this. :D

[byrdman31]

great start for timmy

[StoneBuddha]

Tim's been coming out of the gate strong the last couple of weeks!! Good sign.

[Ditty]

i hope we bring hariston in and see what he can do with the big 3

[byrdman31]

wow, raptors are really sucking it up this season :wow

[stéphane]

TD's bankshot is as beautifull as ever...

[Spurs Brazil]

Malik in

[Spurs Brazil]

TD again!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So much for the slow start - they look sharp, and Tim looks fantastic!

Where are all the turdburgers talking about how shit the team is now? All the people who were sure the season was over a month ago? Thankfully, they've GTFOH... except Shadowank... :lmao

[sonic21]

end 1st qtr

spurs 28
nets 21

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs up 28-21 after one

[Typhoon]

Great shot Bonner :toast

[sonic21]

good 1st quarter

[DPG21920]

Clutch Bonner?

[raspsa]

Big Shot Bonner for 2 at the buzzer!!

[JohnnySixString]

Matt Bonner....:wow

[sonic21]

no TO so far

[stéphane]

The look on his face after the shot is nearly much valuable than the basket he made lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I don't like Duncan using his face-up drive game at all vs. quicker defenders..he can get away with it vs. slower defenders like Lopez, but I hate when he does it against quicker guys like KG..or athletic guys like Bynum..

he should never use that face-up drive vs. guys like that..Chandler was dominating him in the playoffs last year when he used the move..he should stick to the post-up game against the quicker or more athletic players..it's not like it's a bad thing, since he's the best at it..

Mate, it's simple - drive or shoot over bigger/slower guys, post smaller/faster guys. Sometimes, much to my surprise, Tim gets it wrong, but it happens rarely.

As for my previous post, Perkins was on him at least one of those two times and got the block! (...and Perkins is slower than Tim, so the drive is fine - as I said, he has to use his left if he's going to drive that baseline otherwise the ball is out there unprotected and a simple block).

FYI - I have been studying post moves for about 20 years. I learned my game watching Hakeem, then Tim. Played for the first time in a couple of years the other day and still have it - owned everyone who tried to play me in the post with a combination of drop-steps, baby hooks to both hands, baseline spins and face-up 15fters! :D

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuu and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sonic21]

nice manu

[raspsa]

Hairston strong under the basket.. just has to finish

[raspsa]

Manu struggling from 3 once again..

[Banzai]

Spurs got this game in the bag. Spurs win.

[Manufan909]

Malik can get in at will, hope he learns to just dunk that shit, or at least fake someone up and then jump into them, and get the foul, a la Manu.

[Reck]

Hill is overrated.

[Jobbs]

nice putback rookie

[024]

holy shit hairston

[MannyIsGod]

Oh
Snap

[DPG21920]

nice dunk

[sonic21]

hairston dunk!!

[anjlbitz]

Hairston!

[Spurs Brazil]

malik Dunk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Malik!

Anyone else think he runs with that short-step gait like Jax???

[duncan228]

Ruff, anytime I see Duncan use his left I think of you. :lol

[Manufan909]

I'm in love.:wow:wow:wow:wow

[byrdman31]

amazing play!

[tp2021]

Manu pass between VC's legs, Malik with a putback slam!
Next time, skip the middleman and just alley it to Malik. :smokin

[raspsa]

Hairston with a putback slam!! Spurs missing badly from the arc though.. should have a double-digit lead by now.

[Manufan909]

That Nelson-Dwight commercial is just odd.

[byrdman31]

did gino just pass that under the defenders legs :wow :lol:lol:rollin

[Jobbs]

so that's where retired NBA players go....to the ticket call center.

hard times man

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ruff, anytime I see Duncan use his left I think of you. :lol

He's been using it more this season than last, I reckon. And he's gone away from that move to the middle on the right block that he used a lot last year and got stuffed just about every time. Happy to see that.

:)

[byrdman31]

so that's where retired NBA players go....to the ticket call center.

hard times man


but he can afford a red suit :lol

[sonic21]

so who's that blond woman?

[Jobbs]

btw...if you need something to watch at the half
Bron has 28 at the half...looks like he's dropping 50+ again

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas from Malik!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hairston is a definite keeper - I have a feeling he'll be what we all hoped Ime would be. :tu

[Galileo]

Let's say we beat NJ by 10. NJ beats Denver by 44. How does Hollinger factor this in? We better than Denver by 54?

[Manufan909]

Mason22222222

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 22222222222222222

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ruff- I agree with what you're saying, but Duncan doesn't follow the rules at times..it's like he gets bored with his great post game..

I fucking love Malik..man crush..

True. :lol

As for Malik, me too. Look at his effort - guy wants to be out there so bad! Good signs.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Mason

Malik doing a good job on D

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yup, Hairston moves just like Jax - same running style, similar lateral style.

[Reck]

Wow..goaltending not called.

Thankfully Spurs made it count anyways.

[Manufan909]

Mason putback, whoo!!!!!!! Tech on Boone.

[raspsa]

Finally Mason makes a layup..

[byrdman31]

what was the T called for?

[Manufan909]

Don't know yet. Wonder why he got mad?

[alchemist]

I think it was on Vince, he was mad about the no call on Hairston who fouled him.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

My only concern about Malik at this point is his lateral quickness on D, but that may improve as he gets to know the players he's guarding.

[crc21209]

Who needs VC! We got Tony, Manu, Mason, Hill, and now Hairston! Damn! lol Fuck VC!

[Manufan909]

Hairston with 2 O boards already. Actually it was VC with the T.

[raspsa]

Ruff- I agree with what you're saying, but Duncan doesn't follow the rules at times..it's like he gets bored with his great post game..

I fucking love Malik..man crush..

Duncan has such a deep repertoire he has probably forgotten more moves than many big men even possess .. his jumper has made a welcome revival this season.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Damn, don't sit malik for Fin when the kid is playing well!!! :(

[sonic21]

nice pass Mason for duncan

[anjlbitz]

TD 2nd block! He just tied a record right?

[byrdman31]

great pass from mason......

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

What was Tim doing chasing Carter on that trap out beyond the 3pt line?

[Spurs Brazil]

Fvck Baveta

[Spurs Brazil]

Nets 6-0 run

[sonic21]

mason 33333

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr big 3333333333333333333333333333

[Manufan909]

Mason from Manu!

[PDXSpursFan]

Mason for 3!!

[Manufan909]

Fuck, VC And1.

[Reck]

Tim is nonexistent on the paint.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck

[Ice009]

Vince taking it to the rack. Nice finish from Vince. That's why the Spurs are after him ;).

[crc21209]

Fuck VC. Put fucking Bowen in on him already will ya Pop. It's not like your going to use Bowen on anyone tomorrow against Toronto anyway, use him tonight damn it!

[024]

vc is actually pretty good when he tries.

[raspsa]

Fuck VC. Put fucking Bowen in on him already will ya Pop. It's not like your going to use Bowen on anyone tomorrow against Toronto anyway, use him tonight damn it!

I predict Bowen on Carter in the 4th.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan's J is definitely the best it's ever been IMO..it's a great addition to his game, it'll keep him fresher for the playoffs..

his bank shot has returned as well, since we haven't seen it as much the past few years..

Yup, the bank is back after he hardly used it the last two years - welcome return. And yeah, his J is money this year. 2 years ago he clanged a lot of those jumpers from the top 20ft out, this year he's making them.

And this year he's rarely forcing it in the post, which is a welcome change.

[PDXSpursFan]

This is another dog fight (like the Warriors game) last week - which means no big 3's tomorrow :bang

[crc21209]

So will Pop quit fucking around already, Wheres Bruce?

[Spurs Brazil]

TD from Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

19pts for TD

[Texas_Ranger]

Fuck this shit!

[sonic21]

vince "and 1" again

[Reck]

Tim, please wake the fuck up. Is that too much to ask?

[Ice009]

Vince showing the Spurs he wants in. Another And 1.

[Manufan909]

Crap, Nets up to 50% FG.

[crc21209]

I would take VC, as long as it doesnt take Mason and Hill, and thats what they want, so FUCK NJ. We are not going back to Vaughn at backup point and minus our clutch shooter.

[crc21209]

Devin Harris, I hate that fucking monkey.

[Manufan909]

Wow, let's foul everytime guys!

[crc21209]

Bonner 333333333333333

[sonic21]

bonner 33333!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 33333333333333333333333

[PDXSpursFan]

3 from Bonner - trade him now that his value is high :D

[duncan228]

TD 2nd block! He just tied a record right?

Record for what?

[PDXSpursFan]

Haiston back!!

[crc21209]

A foul are you serious? Refs sucking off the Nets woo hoo!

[raspsa]

Big Shot Bonner for 3!! East coast cooking seems to agree with him..

[anjlbitz]

Record for what?

maybe I'm dreaming but I think i read somewhere that he's about to pass someone in the all time blocks list

[crc21209]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Not in time dummies! lol

[sonic21]

spurs 54
nets 51

halftime

[Ice009]

Carter ripped our asses up.

[Manufan909]

At least it's a 3pt lead.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 54-51 at the half

[PDXSpursFan]

Manu TO :bang

[Reck]

Carter ripped our asses up.

More like Tim's ass.

[Ice009]

Did I see right on those highlights? Did Malik Hairston play earlier in the game? How did he do?

[sonic21]

the D is not there

[Spurs Brazil]

maybe I'm dreaming but I think i read somewhere that he's about to pass someone in the all time blocks list

Yes, I saw that too, just don't remember where. I think he's now at 12th place all time in blocks

[Cherry]

the D is not there

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim, please wake the fuck up. Is that too much to ask?

Not awake??? 19/5 with 2 asts and 2 blks.

:rolleyes

As has been explained to you many times before, the failing is in the perimeter defenders, not Tim. And he can't block every shot.

[Jobbs]

ummm

is the NBA TV thing at halftime of league pass games new?

[duncan228]

maybe I'm dreaming but I think i read somewhere that he's about to pass someone in the all time blocks list

True. He was within a few of George Johnson, he'll move into 13th place all -time. I guess it's only one now. :)

Edit: One will tie it, he needs 2 to pass it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We will turn up the D at some stage i nthe second half, just as we have all season against lesser teams. Then it's "screw you VC" time.

Ice - Hairston was really good. Looks like a keeper to me, and probably what we all hoped Ime would be.

[PDXSpursFan]

No Bowen?? I smell trade...

[anakha]

Tim, please wake the fuck up. Is that too much to ask?

Here we go again. :rolleyes

[anjlbitz]

True. He was within a few of George Johnson, he'll move into 13th place all -time. I guess it's only one now. :)

Edit: One will tie it, he needs 2 to pass it.

WOOHOO!! :flag:

[gingerwave]

Let's go Spurs. :flag:

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 222222222222

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp J!!

[td4mvp21]

I'm so glad we let Carter get into a rhythm!

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck

Varter killing us

[sonic21]

tony from finley

[vander]

who's been guarding VC?

[sonic21]

bonner 333333333

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 3333333333333333333333

[raspsa]

BIG SHOT BONNER !!! a 2 followed bt a 3!!!

[Jobbs]

Bruce!

[PDXSpursFan]

No D from either team - whoever decide first to defend wins this one.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce in

[Fundamental]

Bonner is on fire!!!

[sonic21]

bonner 333333333333333333333

[Juanobili]

Bonner 333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 3333333333333333333333333333333

[cnyc3]

bonner!

[PDXSpursFan]

Another tres for Bonner!

[Ice009]

We will turn up the D at some stage i nthe second half, just as we have all season against lesser teams. Then it's "screw you VC" time.

Ice - Hairston was really good. Looks like a keeper to me, and probably what we all hoped Ime would be.

Awesome. How many minutes did he get? Did he do anything noteworthy?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Feels like Carter will go for 40 tonight. That's fine as long as you stop everyone else.

Time to turn up the D.

[raspsa]

BONNER for 3 again!!! He's raising his game to a new level... go red rocket go

[Ice009]

Bonner is killing it.

[ILoveOranges]

Wow, Bonner was robbed. That shot is so clean.

[td4mvp21]

Hairston got to the rim pretty easily. He had some nice moves but a bit of difficulty finishing. He had a nice pass to Thomas under the basket and a great follow up dunk.

[Jobbs]

wtf lol

[Ice009]

Larry Bird was one of my favorite players ever. Matt had a good role model watching Bird in Boston play the game.

[PDXSpursFan]

Another block by TD!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Awesome. How many minutes did he get? Did he do anything noteworthy?

Putback dunk. Nice D. Another O board. Played about 5 mins.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD block Carter

[duncan228]

Wow. I thought Duncan needed another one to break it.

Cool. :toast

[td4mvp21]

Harris you little fucking bitch. That's two times in a row.

[mVp]

Boner for Bonner.

[Jobbs]

Bonner was going to do a 360 windmill dunk

taken from him :(

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cnyc3]

matt friggin bonner

[024]

damn harris. i wanted to see bonner slam that one down.

[raspsa]

What's with Bonner? Steals the ball for a clear path foul..!!

[Ice009]

Putback dunk. Nice D. Another O board. Played about 5 mins.

If he can attack the rim I am happy. Good stuff from Malik.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruce D on the last one was GREAT

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Matt Bonner has become a solid NBA starter through sheer effort. Guy is really impressing me, not just with his shooting, but mixing in the odd drive, hustling for boards, defending absolutely to the best of his ability.

:toast

[Juanobili]

BONNER!!!!!!


*orders jersey*

[td4mvp21]

Bonner is fucking lighting them up!!!

[mVp]

OMG Bonner is amazing lol

[RobSM64]

Was Matt Bonner smiling/laughing when he took it from anderson?

[sonic21]

bonner 333333333333333

[Fundamental]

Bonner is unstoppable right now.

[Bartleby]

Wow! What has gotten into Bonner???!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 3

[raspsa]

BONNER going insane now!! another 3.. BONNER TIME..

[Kobayagi]

Bonner is unbeavable tonight.

[sonic21]

bonner for mvp

[mVp]

Bonner for MVP

[Jobbs]

smh @ Carter stealing Tony's shot

[ace3g]

Bonner 3!!!

[PDXSpursFan]

CIA Pop asking Bonner for more 3's = trade bait

[Juanobili]

lol Coach Frank looks like a midget in that last camera angle

[ace3g]

Hairston might get more minutes tonight because both Mason and Manu have 3 fouls

[SpursFan0728]

Bonner

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

See, we turn the intensity up in the 3rd, as we have been doing all season, and now we have a decent lead.

This team barely plays 1st halves unless it's against top opposition. They just coast, stay in touch, then start playing in the third. Typical veteran team move.

[dogzofwar]

Mason really needs to yield his placement in the 3 point contest to Bonner. Bonner might not be able to finish a full 5 racks but at the rate he is making them....he doesn't need to.

[sonic21]

4/5 3 pointers for matt

[exstatic]

lol Coach Frank looks like a midget in that last camera angle

Frank is such a fag. Between his incessant whining about Bowen over the last few years and arguing that the open field tackle by Harris wasn't a clear path foul, he's just a fucktard.

[Bartleby]

I guess this shows how much Bonner's game depends on confidence. Hopefully this will carry over for a while.

[sonic21]

only 10 points for the nets in this qtr.
the D is back

[Capt Bringdown]

I'm going to watching to see if Hill gets any more minutes this game.

If he gets benched after such an important contribution in the Celtics game, I gonna have to say that's very stupid coaching.

[sonic21]

nice timmy

[justinandimcool]

Matt Bonner = greatest power forward of all time

[Spurs Brazil]

TD great move

[Bartleby]

I'm going to watching to see if Hill gets any more minutes this game.

If he gets benched after such an important contribution in the Celtics game, I gonna have to say that's very stupid coaching.

Maybe his left arm is still sore?

[vander]

I guess this shows how much Bonner's game depends on confidence. Hopefully this will carry over for a while.

+1

if not, we'll have to look into sources of artificial confidence

[td4mvp21]

I will never understand why Tim is so reluctant to use his left on those hookshots. Ever.

[TDfan2007]

uhhh...I'm going to pretend I didn't see that one Tim...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Great example of the terrible shot I was describing before by Timmy - he should shoot that with the left.

[dogzofwar]

Why don't the refs just start rubbing Carter's nuts. They are letting 9 nine guys beat the shit out of each other....but don't even think about rubbing Carter.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD from Manuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[mVp]

w00t!! up 15!

[sonic21]

finley 333333333
finally

[Bartleby]

That last Spurs possession was beautiful.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333333333333333333


Spurs up 15

[ILoveOranges]

It still amazes me how good Tim Duncan really is.

[Manufan909]

Fuck, i leave to get a burrito for 2 minutes, and Bonner takes off. 15 pt lead, put in the rooks!!!

[Crookshanks]

Why is it that these NBA commercials are showing the Spurs on the bad end with both the CP3 one and now the Kobe one.

Man - it sucks seeing those Spurs uniforms on the losing end!

[TDfan2007]

It still amazes me how good Tim Duncan really is.

ha, yeah. I was yelling for him to take the shot, but he had a small right next to him so he made the right pass to Fin.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I will never understand why Tim is so reluctant to use his left on those hookshots. Ever.

That's been my pet Timmy topic for about 5 years now! Ask 228. :lol

Thankfully, he's mostly gone away from that terrible off-foot right hand in front of the defender's face shot that he got stuffed on a lot the last few years.

[TheManFromAcme]

:sleep:sleep:sleep:sleep

[td4mvp21]

:lol I love how well Bowen defends Carter. Carter gets frustrated almost instantly when Bowen is on him.

[TDfan2007]

Nets playing the pick and roll horribly, but our guards aren't making smart passes.

[raspsa]

Manu another turnover!