Game Blog: 3/2/09 - Spurs vs. Clippers

[mystargtr34]

Ah if only Pops was active, would have got an extended look at him tonight.

[VI_Massive]

damn. pop got through to these guys during halftime. whatever he did, it worked.

[Mugen]

we are giving about a 75% effort and are up by 23. clipps suck.

[tomtom]

The Clipper announcers talk more good about the Spurs than the San Antonio broadcasters do. Didn't think that was possible.

they did that last time too :king

[mystargtr34]

*waits for everybody to rant about how Pop could have been playing right now*..

:lol you read me.

[Yorae]

they did that last time too :king

That's Sean in disguise.

[VI_Massive]

they did that last time too :king

gotta feel bad for 'em, having to watch 82 clippers games and all.

[justinandimcool]

Sigh. I wish I was at this game.

[EricB]

FUck you finley haters.


Fuck you.

[tomtom]

FIN! again!

[Libri]

Finley again!

[Bartleby]

The Clipper announcers talk more good about the Spurs than the San Antonio broadcasters do. Didn't think that was possible.

Yeah, and I detected a hint of sarcasm/frustration when they mentioned that Parker was a late draft pick. How many lottery picks have they have had?

[Jobbs]

Finley on fire

[loveforthegame]

Finley again.

[Yorae]

Sigh. I wish I was at this game.

In the background, 228 laughs at you.

[tomtom]

god fin why must you be so inconsistent and make me love hate you

[Yorae]

Screw me. Findog!!!

[fiona_yin]

finley ON FIRE

[VI_Massive]

Contrast tonight's Finley with last night's and you see the source of the frustration a lot of us feel with him.

[peskypesky]

if we get Gooden, I'll feel a lot better about our chances

[Spursmania]

Finley took his geritol today!!

[Yorae]

heat check.

[justinandimcool]

In the background, 228 laughs at you.

Oh god. Glad there's at least one Duncan fanatic in attendance. I'm happy for her. I still haven't seen him live, hopefully next year will pop my cherry.

[Michi_Germany]

over/under how many more bingos we hear

168

[Yorae]

Oh god. Glad there's at least one Duncan fanatic in attendance. I'm happy for her. I still haven't seen him live, hopefully next year will pop my cherry.

same here. :depressed

[ILoveOranges]

Spurs up 20! Let's give Pops a look :X

[peskypesky]

Spurs up 20! Let's give Pops a look :X

i wish

[Yorae]

Do you guys want a close game?

[Manufan909]

I don't think Pops would make it close. Especially if he played alongside Timmy.

[Spursmania]

Guys Pops is gone. You can see him in the D-league again playing with the Toros because their waiving him as soon as Gooden's deal is inked which is expected to be a done deal Thursday. Sorry for the Pops fans...

[loveforthegame]

Great. Udoka is entering the game.

[Yorae]

I don't think Pops would make it close. Especially if he played alongside Timmy.

No that's not what i mean. I mean last two games have been blowouts. How bout we go down the wire today? No?

[peskypesky]

Guys Pops is gone. You can see him in the D-league again playing with the Toros because their waiving him as soon as Gooden's deal is inked which is expected to be a done deal Thursday. Sorry for the Pops fans...

noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

[Mugen]

i love tim duncan.

[Josepatches_]

Is TP playing for his stats?? I can't understand why these JS when Mason is on the court.
7/15 FG while TD is 6/9.

[EricB]

:rolleyes


You pops lovers are nuts.

[peskypesky]

i love tim duncan.

:toast

[Manufan909]

A Camby-TD frontline would've pwned all. What was the reason again for the Clippers pulling out at the last second?

[EricB]

Is TP playing for his stats?? I can't understand why these JS when Mason is on the court.
7/15 FG while TD is 6/9.

You are the epitome of a broken record who needs to STFU.

[Yorae]

Udoka? Sucker's night out.

[justinandimcool]

omfg IME! HE'S BACK!

[EricB]

A Camby-TD frontline would've pwned all. What was the reason again for the Clippers pulling out at the last second?


Because they are the clippers.

[pawe]

the 100 point game is a myth

[peskypesky]

:rolleyes


You pops lovers are nuts.

:ihit

[loveforthegame]

A Camby-TD frontline would've pwned all. What was the reason again for the Clippers pulling out at the last second?

I think the Lakers made a hefty donation towards Sterling.

[Yorae]

Well, clipps sucking so bad even five ime's can beat them...

[mystargtr34]

The Pops love on this board is over the top, i must admit. Way over the top.

[Mugen]

i wonder if theres extra security around timmmy knowing that 228 is in the building?

[peskypesky]

Pop liked what he saw in Pops, he's not going to showcase it needlessly with Gooden coming in. He's saving him in his back pocket for later down the road.

how can he save him in his back pocket? did pops sign a contract with the toros?

[Mugen]

haha i wish fab made that

[EricB]

Great quarter.

Really asserted dominance.

Now keep it up and have some nice winning garbage time.

[justinandimcool]

Anyone think we'd hate Ime less if he made a habit shooting 16 footers rather than 22?

[loveforthegame]

Mason couldn't hit a shot tonight but he sure hit the boards and dished out the assists.

[Bartleby]

These Clips announcers are getting a little carried away with the ancient NBA history lessons.

[EricB]

The Pops love on this board is over the top, i must admit. Way over the top.


Ya think? :lmao

[tomtom]

Pop liked what he saw in Pops, he's not going to showcase it needlessly with Gooden coming in. He's saving him in his back pocket for later down the road.

i hope so :stirpot:

[peskypesky]

The Pops love on this board is over the top, i must admit. Way over the top.

Pops>Lebron

[VI_Massive]

Their GM realized that he was getting poked.

I don't think we were offering enough in return.

[MateoNeygro]

So with Pops not dressed can we safely say we got Gooden?? Or am I mistaken??

[Jobbs]

These Clips announcers are getting a little carried away with the ancient NBA history lessons.

:lol yeah

I was trying to figure how they went from Parker scoring 55 to Wilt scoring 100

[justinandimcool]

Anyone else kind of unsettled that with the way things are going so well tonight against the lowly LAC, the Spurs had it even WORSE last night?

[tomtom]

heh the announcers name is lawler

[VI_Massive]

:lol yeah

I was trying to figure how they went from Parker scoring 55 to Wilt scoring 100

this is the 47th anniversary of that game.

[EricB]

Sigh.

Man Mason stinks lately.

[tomtom]

mase cant buy a bucket

[justinandimcool]

Yeah, I've been listening to Lawler since I was a kid, such a fun guy to listen to.


Edit: BINGO!!!!!

[Mavs<Spurs]

Camby because of his defense would have been much better than Gooden.

But Gooden is much better than what we have.

And we needed a starting power forward/center.

We had no chance at a championship with Bonner starting as our center or power forward. Zero. None at all. We were done.

Now, if Gooden is signed and if we play better, than we have a glimmer of hope.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Sigh.

Man Mason stinks lately.

That's why we need to move him to point.

:lmao

just kidding.

[peskypesky]

announcer called Ime Parker lol

[tomtom]

face palm

[justinandimcool]

Well, Hairston shot that one.

[EricB]

That's why we need to move him to point.

:lmao

just kidding.

:lol

Well played.

[tomtom]

hairston!

[Libri]

Hairston with an open court dunk.

[Yorae]

Time for Hill to get back his confidence. Play him now!

[Mavs<Spurs]

So with Pops not dressed can we safely say we got Gooden?? Or am I mistaken??

That would be a sign. in Neon Lights.


Sorry to see Pops go, but Gooden must be on our roster.

[EricB]

Time out!?!?

WTF


Fucking NBA refs....

[Yorae]

I'm using cbs sports nba scores. This was the last play:

Mike Taylor missed Free Throw, Blocked by Ime Udoka

:lol

[tomtom]

udoka still sucks...

[VI_Massive]

I agree. We need to be getting Hill more minutes and this is the perfect situation.

[FREEDOM]

Harston dunked nasty!!

[Mugen]

how is that a timeout?

[FREEDOM]

puro san anto!!

[peskypesky]

That would be a sign. in Neon Lights.


Sorry to see Pops go, but Gooden must be on our roster.

i sure as fuck hope you're right

Gooden averaged 14pts and 9 boards last year and has been getting about 13 and 9 this year...a pretty damn big improvement over oberto and kt...and he's only 27

[FREEDOM]

Los Angeles is getting owned!

[EricB]

Ime has actually played decent.

George Hill not playing is baffling.

[Mavs<Spurs]

I agree. We need to be getting Hill more minutes and this is the perfect situation.

I also agree. Hill needs more minutes.

He is our backup pg. No other suggested solutions are optimal.

Yes, he goes through his ups and downs, but you need to get his confidence back because he is our best and only real choice for our back up point guard position.

[EricB]

i sure as fuck hope you're right

Gooden averaged 14pts and 9 boards last year and has been getting about 13 and 9 this year...a pretty damn big improvement over oberto and kt...and he's only 27

Yeah ok.

[FREEDOM]

Its getting sloppy. poor clippers

[Mavs<Spurs]

i sure as fuck hope you're right

Gooden averaged 14pts and 9 boards last year and has been getting about 13 and 9 this year...a pretty damn big improvement over oberto and kt...and he's only 27

Yeah, he is a major upgrade and he is a starter.

We need to get him committed to defense, but he is a serious improvement over what we have.

This gives me a lot more hope for this year.

[justinandimcool]

We give Ime a lot of crap, but Hill and Mason have been pissing me off just as much the past few weeks. You say give Hill more minutes, but he hasn't showed ANY bright spots since the Boston game.

[Libri]

Nice shot by Malik.

[FREEDOM]

San Antonio all over it!!

[024]

hariston seeing some solid minutes.

[Manufan909]

Damn, why is Parker in with an 18 pt lead, see if Hill can keep it up.

[Spursmania]

He showed some sparks and was fun to watch, whats the harm in seeing him play in a blow out win?

Because Popovich is a serious as Hell coach and doesn't believe in wasting minutes on guys who will not be in a Spurs uniform much longer and will not be with the team for the playoffs.:hat

[it's me]

poor Clippers ....they are CRAP... hahahaha

[justinandimcool]

Anyone else anticipating if Pop puts Hairston on Kobe?

[Manufan909]

Shit, as long as Hairston gets his, I'm happy. I'd say the Spurs weakest position after C is SF, but Hairston getting solid PT, it doesn't look so bad. Start Gooden and Bowen in the POs, fuck yeah, baby.

Damn, I've faked myself into believing Drew on the Spurs is an inevitability. I need to be cautious.:depressed

[EricB]

Hairston has been solid.

If he could improve that outside shot, he's got a great shot at sticking.

[Spursmania]

Parker!

[VI_Massive]

Anyone else anticipating if Pop puts Hairston on Kobe?

No way. Bowen all the way. Hairston can guard Vujacic or Walton.

[VI_Massive]

Why is George Hill not getting these minutes?!?!!??!

[Bartleby]

Pop needs to put the starters on the bench and keep them there.

[loveforthegame]

Put Hill in for Parker.

[peskypesky]

maybe hill is injured?

[justinandimcool]

No way. Bowen all the way. Hairston can guard Vujacic or Walton.

Just seeing how decently he played Carmelo and LeBron so far. I wouldn't see it as a stretch. Bowen could use some help.

[EricB]

Hairston will not see minute 1 in the playoffs.

[Mugen]

kobe would destroy hairston.

[VI_Massive]

Just seeing how decently he played Carmelo and LeBron so far. I wouldn't see it as a stretch. Bowen could use some help.

True. I could see him as a second option to guard those guys. I think he's strong enough and quicker than Finley. Only thing is, Hairston won't get ANY calls against those guys. His every breath will be a foul.

[VI_Massive]

Hairston will not see minute 1 in the playoffs.

Agreed. Once Manu comes back, he'll be a garbage time/emergency player.

[Libri]

Hill back in. He's going to play garbage time of garbage time.

[Mugen]

why is TP still in?

[SpursDynasty]

It's good to get win number 40 before loss number 20. At last.

[VI_Massive]

Hill back in. He's going to play garbage time of garbage time.

Why's TP still out there?!?!?!

[it's me]

nobody says anything about it... but Mason .. outside his clutch 3 pointers... is not a "great" player... his defense is somehow bad... and he can't drive to save his life....

Hairston in one or two years> Mason

[Juanobili]

Imeee

[Austin_Toros]

Because Popovich is a serious as Hell coach and doesn't believe in wasting minutes on guys who will not be in a Spurs uniform much longer and will not be with the team for the playoffs.:hat

Are you 100% sure?

[Manufan909]

Hill ast of a running Ime jay, wish I could see that.

[Spursmania]

Typical Ime-he makes shots when it's a foregone conclusion.

[Mugen]

how does ralph lawler not know that shaq is the guy that has score 40 pts with 4 different teams?

[pawe]

end this game already so the players can rest.

[VI_Massive]

Yeah its Marbury. Did they say who the other one was? The retired one?

[Austin_Toros]

nobody says anything about it... but Mason .. outside his clutch 3 pointers... is not a "great" player... his defense is somehow bad... and he can't drive to save his life....

Hairston in one or two years> Mason

Yeah, Mason isn't anything awesome. If Hairston get's a good 3 point stroke he will probably be more valuable.

[VI_Massive]

how does ralph lawler not know that shaq is the guy that has score 40 pts with 4 different teams?

They're talking about how he just joined that club, and who the other ones are.

[EricB]

Typical Ime-he makes shots when it's a foregone conclusion.


As opposed to when he was put in the game when it was tight?

:rolleyes

[Mugen]

They're talking about how he just joined that club, and who the other ones are.

oh ok, missed that thx

[Spursmania]

Are you 100% sure?

Local WOAI reported tonight that the Spurs were preparing to sign Drew Gooden. If so, this would be expected to be a done deal by Thursday according to the reports. But it makes sense, since POPS isn't playing and I don't think he even suited up.

[tomtom]

TATO in

[MarHill]

This was a bounce back win. As expected!!!!

Get ready for Dallas on Wednesday night! The Mavericks will be mad because they loss to OKC tonight!!

:flag:

[EricB]

damn, Hairston can jump.

[Yorae]

Finally, Oberto sink in his patented turn around jshot.

[tomtom]

hairston dunk

[024]

hairston!

[Jobbs]

lol @ Hill

[EricB]

damn, Hill took a bad fall.

Luckily he's ok.

[VI_Massive]

hairston better watch out with all this dunking. it'll get him on pop's bad side.

[peskypesky]

Get ready for Dallas on Wednesday night! The Mavericks will be mad because they loss to OKC tonight!!

Mavs are dogshit.

[Spursmania]

As opposed to when he was put in the game when it was tight?

:rolleyes


:tu

That was a sweet dunk by Hairston, by the way.:p:

[EricB]

hairston better watch out with all this dunking. it'll get him on pop's bad side.


:rolleyes

Suck it up PMB fans, dunking doesn't = fantastic player.

[tomtom]

hills been getting owned in the paint lately

[justinandimcool]

UDOKA WITH A LAYUP.

mvp.

[Jobbs]

somebody tell Oberto the road trip is over

[EricB]

Solid win.

On to Dallas.

[pawe]

Spurs win!

[tomtom]

needed win, wasnt even that great of d, just poor offense by clips

[Mugen]

good win.

bring on them bitch ass mavs.

[justinandimcool]

I don't know if any non-FSNWest people saw this...but was Parker tickling Duncan in that clip? Haha.

[peskypesky]

Parker will torch Kidd.

[MarHill]

Mavs are dogshit.

They are inconsistent to say the least.....but the Mavs will be jacked up on their home floor and the Spurs should be ready to match their energy!

[SpursDynasty]

36.8% FG's for Clippers. Maybe that will move us further up the top 10 in field goal % defense.

[MarHill]

Parker will torch Kidd.

Of course he will.....

[VI_Massive]

Average game by SA, which is enough to demolish the Clips. Perfect timing for a shitty team we can get healthy against after some tough games.

[Biggems]

so now that is 5 consecutive blowouts right?

3-2 in that stretch.

[bdictjames]

Any win's a good win.

[024]

i just noticed that pops didn't play at all this game.... gooden on his way.

[VI_Massive]

i just noticed that pops didn't play at all this game.... gooden on his way.

pops didn't dress for the game. i think we can assume gooden is coming.

[dougp]

Hairston better not go back to the D-League, he's doing pretty well. Did Pops play any at all tonight? I don't remember seeing him - maybe this is a sign that we might be signing a FA.

[Spursmania]

They are inconsistent to say the least.....but the Mavs will be jacked up on their home floor and the Spurs should be ready to match their energy!

Yeah, we don't want a repeat of what happened last night.
:hat

[VI_Massive]

Hairston better not go back to the D-League, he's doing pretty well. Did Pops play any at all tonight? I don't remember seeing him - maybe this is a sign that we might be signing a FA.

I think Hairston sticks around as insurance on our swingmen. He won't see as many minutes when Manu's back, but I think he's proven he can be useful.

[Yorae]

http://sportswrap.berecruited.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/gooden1.jpg

Drew: Woohoo! Im...off to....San..Antone!!!!

[Manufan909]

Fuck, he should cut into Fins minutes. At least from an incredibly small sample size, we can be relatively sure if Hairston isn't on, he will still bring solid D and hit the boards. But if Fin is having an off night, he won't do shit.

[Spursfan092120]

With our next opponents being the Dallas Mavericks, I was looking around online and noticed something. Something everyone should be aware of. And this can be very scary. Someone is hiding out and is seeking his revenge. It could happen on Wednesday...Johnny's back.

http://dchs1984.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/425.jpg http://media.mcclatchydc.com/smedia/2007/10/25/15/811-25web-NOWITZKI.standalone.prod_affiliate.91.jpg

Time to dust off the crane kick.

[VI_Massive]

Fuck, he should cut into Fins minutes. At least from an incredibly small sample size, we can be relatively sure if Hairston isn't on, he will still bring solid D and hit the boards. But if Fin is having an off night, he won't do shit.

Pop will give the veteran minutes every time.

[peskypesky]

Fuck, he should cut into Fins minutes. At least from an incredibly small sample size, we can be relatively sure if Hairston isn't on, he will still bring solid D and hit the boards. But if Fin is having an off night, he won't do shit.

:toast

[Spursmania]

:toast

Totally agree. When Fin has off nights-they are off. Glad he was red hot tonight though. I wish he could do that more consistently.
:hat

[VI_Massive]

Totally agree. When Fin has off nights-they are off. Glad he was red hot tonight though. I wish he could do that more consistently.
:hat

We were talking about this earlier today, and I think Bowen should be starting in place of Fin. Our defense can suck early in the games and we can find ourselves behind because of great wing scorers like Roy did last night. The only reasons I can think of for Pop starting Fin over Bowen are:

1. Finley sucks coming off the bench.

2. Pop is trying to save Bruce's stamina for the playoffs.

3. Pop is trying to put a more offensively-geared team on the court.

[EricB]

Yeah that Hairston sure stretches the defense with that lighting awesome jumper.

[FREEDOM]

{late reaction went to store) Spurs Winn!! and I win 10 Bucks..

[Manufan909]

Yeah that Hairston sure stretches the defense with that lighting awesome jumper.

Fuck a jumper when driving comes that naturally.

[Manufan909]

We have enough Spurs with nice jays/3s.

[Yorae]

I think 228 had a hand on making this wall possible:

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/wallpaper_090302.jpg

[EricB]

Fuck a jumper when driving comes that naturally.


Yeah how did that work out for Tony Parker in 2004.

[EricB]

We have enough Spurs with nice jays/3s.

Hmmm.

Yeah all of 4?

[Brazil]

I knew it, Spurs Win and TP good game 26 3 10

[TampaDude]

The Spurs vent a little frustration on the Clippers...nothing like a blowout win to shake off the weight of those 2 losses. :flag:

[Manufan909]

Hmmm.

Yeah all of 4?

You really want to neuter his urge to drive? He can always look to kick out, plus he won't be targeted like TP, what the hell is in that bong you're smoking?

[spurs girl21]

spurs win yay found out on the internet today that is a good score.