Spurs @ Rockets - Mar. 14 - Game Blog

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[mardigan]

Not a good start.

[traitoravery]

the Suprs.... mmm I am kind of hungry

[duncan228]

SpursTalk previews thread:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119687

[anonoftheinternets]

damn .....game blog fail ...... bad omen .......

[dougp]

Epic fail, game blogs shouldn't be started by unestablished blog starters!

[VI_Massive]

can we just start over and pretend this one never happened?

[jag]

Epic fail, game blogs shouldn't be started by unestablished blog starters!


can we just start over and pretend this one never happened?

:lol i say let it ride...maybe the TS will bring some new luck.

[duncan228]

Tough crowd.

[spurschick]

Epic fail, game blogs shouldn't be started by unestablished blog starters!

I don't even know what that means.

[Texas_Ranger]

Destroy!!!

[it's me]

Please

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[it's me]

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[200 miles]

Let's get it on! :flag:


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[200 miles]

Is everybody happy now?
Especially for the superstitious?

[VI_Massive]

Much as I ridiculed the other one, it was first after all and I think we should stick with it. Warts and all.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

yeah, keep the Supra one...

Dance with the one that brung ya.

[200 miles]

Much as I ridiculed the other one, it was first after all and I think we should stick with it. Warts and all.

So now you are playing a different tune.

Eh.

[jag]

All we need is one more game blog and the jinx will be in full effect. At this point, we might as well just get SpursDynasty to make one.

[VI_Massive]

So now you are playing a different tune.

Eh.

Yeah. Its grown on me. Like a wart.

[200 miles]

Well this is awkward.

Kori or whoever, please, remove this thread.

[benefactor]

Win...I don't care how.

[tlongII]

I'm not sure who to root for...

The good thing is one of these teams will lose.

[houston spurs fan]

Been reading the posts for years and am a huge fan of the site. Glad to finally join. I'll be at the game tonite to support the spurs. Go Spurs Go! Oh and by the way Dallas and their fans suck!

[Spursmania]

Been reading the posts for years and am a huge fan of the site. Glad to finally join. I'll be at the game tonite to support the spurs. Go Spurs Go! Oh and by the way Dallas and their fans suck!
:toast Have a great time the game!!

[Joe Schmoogins]

It's gonna be a tough game. Yao always seems to give us trouble, and he's been playing great lately. Timmy and Kurt need to bring their A game.

[Spursmania]

It's gonna be a tough game. Yao always seems to give us trouble, and he's been playing great lately. Timmy and Kurt need to bring their A game.


AND GOODEN!:toast

[houston spurs fan]

Artest is the concern. He's been carrying the team with T-mac out lately and we saw what he did to the Spurs when he was on the kings. It should be a good game, just wish Manu was playing.

[Indazone]

You would think that someone posting about an Epic Texas matchup and being a Spurs fan could at least spell SPURS correctly in the thread title.

[Spursmania]

You would think that someone posting about an Epic Texas matchup and being a Spurs fan could at least spell SPURS correctly in the thread title.

Well at least we know what to blame it on if we lose.:lol

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[mardigan]

Spurs 97
Rockets 90

[ILoveOranges]

Tough crowd.

:rolleyes

[Thomas82]

Been reading the posts for years and am a huge fan of the site. Glad to finally join. I'll be at the game tonite to support the spurs. Go Spurs Go! Oh and by the way Dallas and their fans suck!

Enjoy the game, and welcome to SpursTalk!!!

[Borosai]

Someone's going to win this game! I can't wait!

[dougp]

Sitting down, Bonner, Gooden, Vaughn practicing their shots. Thomas and Bowen are chatting with some staff.

[Marcus Bryant]

God I fucking hate Bill Worrell. At least they got rid of that nut Calvin.

[dougp]

God I fucking hate Bill Worrell. At least they got rid of that nut Calvin.

Do you mean Calvin Murphy? Fuckin hate him, he has a radio show here.

[SpursDynasty]

I'm glad we got a junk team after losing to the Lakers. Easy W.

[djohn2oo8]

I was watching the pregame show when I saw spurs fans already starting to outnumber rockets fans...Home away from home for spurs

[duncan228]

Rockets call on LP.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley good D

[Spurs Brazil]

Good one TD

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So, how's the game thread been lately? I got sick of the bullshit first half-towel throwing by bandwagoners who call themselves fans, but I'm hoping there'll be less of it today. ;)

[loveforthegame]

Duncan looks good early.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with both of his knees wrapped again

[Fundamental]

nice three by finley

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner block!

Finley 333333333333333333333

[Libri]

Bonner block then Finley 3.

[Ice009]

Houston getting inside on our defense already. Gotta toughen up that interior defense.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I quite often use a drop-spin just like Yao did then, only I have to go reverse layup, not dunk. The old legs just don't have it in them any more. :lol

[loveforthegame]

TD with both of his knees wrapped again

I have a feeling that's how it will be for the rest of the season.

[VI_Massive]

Bonner's got 3 boards and a block so far.......has he been reading ST?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

When Tim is getting beaten to an easy reverse like Brooks just did you know he's nowhere near 100%.

[loveforthegame]

Even though he's been playing better I still cringe when Udoka enters the game.

[Spurs Brazil]

GREAT d tHOMAS

[exstatic]

LMOA @ Scola trying to move Thomas on a post move AND getting his shit sent back.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Ime

[Ice009]

Bonner's got 3 boards and a block so far.......has he been reading ST?

Nope he got yanked already.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 33333333333333333333333333

[VI_Massive]

yao getting whatever he wants.

[crc21209]

Is it me or did Houston totally jack all of our Arena music/sound effects?

[loveforthegame]

Nice to see Finley off to a good start after his superb game against the Lakers.

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn Rockets guy not said it was a foul

What's going? on :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

TP J

Rockets up 2

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So we have no single coverage answer for SCOLA? WTF? How about KT?

[crc21209]

TP J! 20-18 Houston.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP J after TD steal

[crc21209]

TP with another! Spurs take the lead!

[Spurs Brazil]

TP again

Spurs up 2

[crc21209]

Tim is just OFF so far tonight. :(

[der Kaiser]

Yao Ming needs to improve his stamina. His ass is sucking wind out there.

[Ice009]

Man TP really got Tim a good look there and he fucked it.

Some games TP really is let down by his teammates as he is making the right play a lot lately.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim is just OFF so far tonight. :(

Yao's length bothers him, and he's rushing his shots.

[usckk]

Man, TD is really struggling. Wow..it's hard to watch him play nowadays.

[loveforthegame]

Parker on fire early. Finley carrying some load.

Duncan started off good but he's missing some easy stuff out there now.

I sure wouldn't mind seeing what Gooden could do right now.

[Thomas82]

Tim is just OFF so far tonight. :(

Hopefully he can turn that around tonight.

[crc21209]

I wanna see some Gooden already damn it! lol.

[timtonymanu]

Bring in Gooden!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yao Ming needs to improve his stamina. His ass is sucking wind out there.

He's been in the league, what, 6 years? His stamina ain't gonna improve. He's just a big guy who's never going to have a great motor.

[usckk]

Could we finally settle the Gooden vs. Scola debate tonight? :)

[Spurs Brazil]

Gooden in

[Thomas82]

Yao's length bothers him, and he's rushing his shots.

Yeah, he gives up 6 inches to Yao.

[crc21209]

Oh Yao...lol keep on going...you'll be tired by the 4th...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Let's not forget that Tim's at about 70% physically due to the knee.

[Libri]

Gooden in

[usckk]

Gooden missed...:(

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job Gooden

[crc21209]

Gooden looks pretty bad ass in that black Spurs jersey :tu

[crc21209]

Damn! Gooden jumper rimmed in and out...I like the look of it though.

[usckk]

Gooden 0-2

[Spurs Brazil]

Tie at 22 after one

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

When playing against Yao, Tim usually takes him to the 45, mid-post, and either drives at him or slaps him around with bankers. Due to the knee, he doesn't have the quickness or explosion to drive on him, so he's trying to post him instead, and on one leg that's a recipe for disaster.

Good idea for Tim today might be to play a lot of high post and become a facilitator.

[Ice009]

What do you guys think of Gooden so far. Two wide open shots and two misses. He's doing all right so far though.

[loveforthegame]

A couple misses by Gooden but it'll take some time to get some rhythm.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is anyone else a bit disturbed that Gooden is wearing Dave's number? It just looks WRONG to me. No-one else should ever be allowed to wear #50 IMHO.

[xtremesteven33]

Damn. Tim looks bad :depressed

[VI_Massive]

Gooden's shots both looked good but just went barely out.

Real concern is Timmy. Not looking good.

[duncan228]

Is anyone else a bit disturbed that Gooden is wearing Dave's number? It just looks WRONG to me. No-one else should ever be allowed to wear #50 IMHO.

It's #90 Ruff. Robinson's 50 is retired, no Spur can ever wear it.

[timtonymanu]

Is anyone else a bit disturbed that Gooden is wearing Dave's number? It just looks WRONG to me. No-one else should ever be allowed to wear #50 IMHO.

he wears #90. not 50.

[usckk]

I agree with the above. I'm really really really worried abotu Duncan.

[spectator]

let's hope tony keeps ripping it throughout the game

[usckk]

Barry in!

[crc21209]

Is anyone else a bit disturbed that Gooden is wearing Dave's number? It just looks WRONG to me. No-one else should ever be allowed to wear #50 IMHO.

Gooden is wearing #90.

[Ice009]

I feel like punching both these commentators in the face.

[Supergirl]

In my fantasy league there's a poll for best name in the NBA, and right now Von Wafer is winning. He sounds like a Nabisco product

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

"No Spurs fan is safe in this arena"

What a stupid thing to say. Advocating violence against the other team's fans? GTFOH.

[Mugen]

both of gooden's shots looked good, gotta expect some rust since hes been out for so long.

[Libri]

Mason 3.

[crc21209]

Although Tim is hurt, I wont worry about it too too much, he seems to struggle against Yao and the Rockets sometimes.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 33333333

[spectator]

mason 4 3 - roger that!!!

[crc21209]

Oh Brent.....that's what happens when you leave the Spurs for the Rockets....

[usckk]

Haha. Gooden trying to take a charge. THat's already an improvement on D!:)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's #90 Ruff. Robinson's 50 is retired, no Spur can ever wear it.

My bad, just noticed. The other night when he play 4 minutes I was sure it was #50. I thought 50 had been retired!

I feel better now. :D

[HarlemHeat37]

you know you can't handle the ball well when Brent Barry strips you..

[DMX7]

lol, it looks like China town in the Toyota Center with all those chinese advertisements.

[loveforthegame]

Better get the turnovers under control.

[duncan228]

I was concerned about Duncan's left knee all season, I went to worried when the tendonosis was diagnosed. It's not going to get better during the season, it's going to be a matter of severity on any given night. It's painful and it doesn't have the strength.

He said he'll deal with it and manage it, but it doesn't look like that's going to be easy.

[crc21209]

Gooden with some nice D! :tu

[HarlemHeat37]

man, Gooden's D so far is nowhere near as bad as everybody made it out to be..

[Supergirl]

is it just me or is Mason getting called for a lot more fouls lately? Is he really doing something different or are the refs clamping down on him unnecessarily?

[Libri]

Gooden with a hook shot

[Spurs Brazil]

Gooden hook!

[usckk]

Wow..! I like Gooden's aggressiveness!!!!!!

[crc21209]

Gooden turn-around hook shot! NICE! :tu Hell yeah!

[HarlemHeat37]

it looks really strange to see a non-Duncan big man playing with his back to the basket..

[usckk]

Gooden playing decent D so far.

[Supergirl]

Bonner may be missing all his shots but he's currently our leading rebounder

[usckk]

it looks really strange to see a non-Duncan big man playing with his back to the basket..

Haha. Yeah. I noticed that too!

[Ice009]

Hmm Clyde Drexler might get my fist in his face if I ever see him. If he wants to advocate violence.

I didn't realize he is suck a fucking dickhead.

[crc21209]

it looks really strange to see a non-Duncan big man playing with his back to the basket..

Strange, but great. :ihit We have needed another low-post scorer and rebounder for years!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I was concerned about Duncan's left knee all season, I went to worried when the tendonosis was diagnosed. It's not going to get better during the season, it's going to be a matter of severity on any given night. It's painful and it doesn't have the strength.

He said he'll deal with it and manage it, but it doesn't look like that's going to be easy.

Yeah, it is a worry. Time for him to pull out those legendary bball smarts and find a way to be effective without his full fitness. If any player can do that, he can.

As I said earlier, if I were Pop I'd be putting him in the high post and using him to distribute against a guy like Yao.

[Mugen]

gooden finally gives us a big with a decent post up game besides timmy. he's pretty much our only other post player besides tim.

[Ice009]

man, Gooden's D so far is nowhere near as bad as everybody made it out to be..

I pretty much said that his D is better than Bonner's. I also said that with the way the Spurs have played D at times this season how can you call Drew out for his defense?

[loveforthegame]

Bonner missing shots but he's cleaning up on the glass.

I like Gooden's aggressiveness. He's also giving a real nice effort on defense. Pop will appreicate that.

[crc21209]

Another note: The Bulls are beating the Hornets 36-24 early in the 2nd qtr.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 222222

[crc21209]

Bonner with the hook!

[Libri]

Bonner jump hook

[HarlemHeat37]

nice to see Bonner being aggressive..

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner wild play but worked!

[crc21209]

Gooden with the nice drive to the basket! :)

[HarlemHeat37]

Gooden gets to the line on an aggressive move..what the fuck?! isn't he a big man playing for the Spurs?!..

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice job Gooden

2FTs

[Ice009]

Nice fucking aggression from Gooden!

[usckk]

Lovin' Gooden in Black. What a badass!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

gooden finally gives us a big with a decent post up game besides timmy. he's pretty much our only other post player besides tim.

Don't forget the Red Rocket Running Hook! :lol

Timmy ought to buy some black/silver knee guards. :lmao

[Spur-Addict]

Gooden gets to the line, that's awesome, we need more free throws as a team. Nice drive.

[crc21209]

I know this is only Goodens 2nd game, but damn I like the way he fits in and looks with this team so far.

[tony09manu]

Gooden!

[HarlemHeat37]

Drew gooden baby!!

[usckk]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[crc21209]

Gooden with the fade-away jumper in the post! Hell yeah! :tu

[Spurs Brazil]

Gooden again!!!

[Libri]

That Gooden shot looked good

[usckk]

Bad D there by Gooden. haha

[crc21209]

Nice little fast break Hill!

[usckk]

Gooden playing so well, Duncan is going back to the bench.

[loveforthegame]

It's also nice to have a big man that can hit ft's.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Gooden's O is great, but his D is still lousy. He's always been a player lacking good defensive instincts.

[BruceBowenFan]

I like the agrressivness from gooden

[crc21209]

Gooden with a nice drive, just a little off. That's ok....so far so good...

[HarlemHeat37]

you also have to consider that this is Gooden's 3rd game in 2 months, and one of the games was a 4-minute game..and he's still learning the system..this guy's going to be good..

[crc21209]

Bulls up 40-24 on the Hornets now...hopefully they can keep it up!

[loveforthegame]

Chicago rolling over New Orleans.

[crc21209]

WOW I just noticed the Bulls have outscored the Hornets 21-2 halfway thru the 2nd quarter! 48-24 Bulls now....

[usckk]

Go Bulls!

[Mugen]

Gooden's O is great, but his D is still lousy. He's always been a player lacking good defensive instincts.

yeah, hes never had the best defensive instincts but as long as he doesnt get backed down so easily like bonner then he'll be fine.

ive loved what he has given us so far so thats a good sign in his first real game as a spur.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

DRob features twice in that new NBA commercial. :D

Not enough Duncan/Ginobili though.

[spurastic]

Hmm Clyde Drexler might get my fist in his face if I ever see him. If he wants to advocate violence.

I didn't realize he is suck a fucking dickhead.

They were talking about the pie in the "spurs fan" face by the mascot. Similar to stunts the Coyote plays at the ATT center. It was a joke.

[alchemist]

love the aggressiveness from Gooden. If he can play like this he will remove a lot of weight off Duncan/Parker shoulders. Have a post up player coming off the bench.

[HarlemHeat37]

Gooden's O is great, but his D is still lousy. He's always been a player lacking good defensive instincts.

I haven't seen anything bad yet though, which is good..he didn't contest Lowry's shot on the pick and roll, but I'm not sure if the strategy wasn't to let Lowry take the shot instead of driving since he's a quick player with good driving skills..

where have you been disappointed with his D?..

the blocking foul against him was bad perimeter D, and the shot he allowed under the basket was also bad perimeter D..he isn't a shot blocker and he isn't going to be a GOOD defender, but he just has to be average..

we've managed to have the 4th best D in the NBA, despite having Mason and Bonner starting, so I think we'll manage..it's a proven system..

[loveforthegame]

love the aggressiveness from Gooden. If he can play like this he will remove a lot of weight off Duncan/Parker shoulders. Have a post up player coming off the bench.

Can you imagine him leading the 2nd unit along with Ginobli?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

yeah, hes never had the best defensive instincts but as long as he doesnt get backed down so easily like bonner then he'll be fine.

ive loved what he has given us so far so thats a good sign in his first real game as a spur.

I don't totally agree. He was a good pickup, no question, but what we really lack is another weakside shotblocker, which is NOT Gooden.

We aren't going to beat the Lakers with offence, it's got to be D, and we still haven't solved that problem.

[BruceBowenFan]

Bonner grabbing them boards

[loveforthegame]

Poor Duncan. Damn.

[Mugen]

the rockets couldnt find anybody better than clyde drexler?

dude was smooth as hell on the court, but painful to listen to

[tony09manu]

Great pass by TP, Tim is just off still. :(

[Spurs Brazil]

TD :depressed

[usckk]

It's not just his mobility. Duncan is having trouble catching passes too!

[Ice009]

Tim looks like trash again. Where is that attitude you said you were going to play with after the Lakers game Tim???

[Jobbs]

refs are AWFUL

[boutons_]

neither team can score, sucky game

[alchemist]

Duncan started off strong but he probably sat too long, he'll warm up again.

[Mugen]

I don't totally agree. He was a good pickup, no question, but what we really lack is another weakside shotblocker, which is NOT Gooden.

We aren't going to beat the Lakers with offence, it's got to be D, and we still haven't solved that problem.

true, another shotblocker would be great. but i think we need a athletic/rebounding big more than pure shotblocking.

gooden is a good rebounder who matched up better with odom than any of our other bigs.

his defense hasnt been as bad as his reputation says he is

[Duncan2177]

Whats with these stupid rocket announcers? There idiots.

[spurastic]

Wonder if TD having knee pads are hindering his play. Seems like using knee pads would take some adjustment.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I haven't seen anything bad yet though, which is good..he didn't contest Lowry's shot on the pick and roll, but I'm not sure if the strategy wasn't to let Lowry take the shot instead of driving since he's a quick player with good driving skills..

where have you been disappointed with his D?..

the blocking foul against him was bad perimeter D, and the shot he allowed under the basket was also bad perimeter D..he isn't a shot blocker and he isn't going to be a GOOD defender, but he just has to be average..

we've managed to have the 4th best D in the NBA, despite having Mason and Bonner starting, so I think we'll manage..it's a proven system..

Giving up a baseline layup to Landry was a bad sign.

I'm pointing it out because what we really needed was a backup weakside shotblocker, and instead we got a post player. Good acquisition given what was available, but didn't really fill our need.

Don't get me wrong, I like Gooden coming in, but I'm worried that his D could be an Achilles' Heel because he's not an average defender, he's below average. Hopefully the system will cover for him, and Pop will be smart about who he puts him on the court against.

[Capt Bringdown]

Duncan looks like he's ready for slippers, a pipe and a rocking chair.

[GabeIsGone]

If Tim is like this going into the playoffs we will have trouble getting out of the second round.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

true, another shotblocker would be great. but i think we need a athletic/rebounding big more than pure shotblocking.

gooden is a good rebounder who matched up better with odom than any of our other bigs.

his defense hasnt been as bad as his reputation says he is

True, we do need rebounding and mobility as well and he gives us that, but we'll have to cover his D because he is a poor defender. I've watched a lot of Gooden over the years, and he's just a shade better than bad on that end. Maybe our system will improve his D, can only hope.

[BruceBowenFan]

Damn brooks

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm in the minority, but I'm not that concerned about Timmy..this looks like 2005-2006 Duncan with PF, where he struggled in the regular season, and everybody thought he was done..then the playoffs came, and he was putting up 33 and 11 averages vs. Dallas in the semis..

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck

[VI_Massive]

I'm in the minority, but I'm not that concerned about Timmy..this looks like 2005-2006 Duncan with PF, where he struggled in the regular season, and everybody thought he was done..then the playoffs came, and he was putting up 33 and 11 averages vs. Dallas in the semis..

from your lips to god's ears.....

[Ice009]

Spurs always give up leads and other teams always make bullshit shots like Brooks did just then.

[coldsweat]

uh oh, tony flopped on that one.

[HarlemHeat37]

Giving up a baseline layup to Landry was a bad sign.

I'm pointing it out because what we really needed was a backup weakside shotblocker, and instead we got a post player. Good acquisition given what was available, but didn't really fill our need.

Don't get me wrong, I like Gooden coming in, but I'm worried that his D could be an Achilles' Heel because he's not an average defender, he's below average. Hopefully the system will cover for him, and Pop will be smart about who he puts him on the court against.

definitely, but obviously Gooden was the best option at the time..we would all have loved getting someone like Camby, but it's not so easy, as you know..

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 33333333333333333333333333333333

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I have to agree with the moron announcers that TP flopped on that one.

Only thing they've gotten right so far. :lmao

[loveforthegame]

Finley's been on fire from 3 point land.

[Jobbs]

kill Udoka

[tony09manu]

Good defense, then we lose it...darn.

[Spurs Brazil]

Wake up Ime

SHIT

[HarlemHeat37]

Yao under the basket for 10 seconds..Brooks steals from Ime with a foul..

what's with this officiating?..

[Spurs Brazil]

Arterst is so dumb :lol

[BruceBowenFan]

Lol artest tring to flop

[Libri]

Artest fouls Tony

[usckk]

Wow. Mike is hot!

[Mugen]

ron artest is a black hole on offense

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm in the minority, but I'm not that concerned about Timmy..this looks like 2005-2006 Duncan with PF, where he struggled in the regular season, and everybody thought he was done..then the playoffs came, and he was putting up 33 and 11 averages vs. Dallas in the semis..

Except that he didn't have tendonosis in a knee (and his pf was 2006-7, no?).

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 44-37 at the half

[usckk]

Half summery:
-Both offenses played terrible
-Good to see Gooden play aggressively on offense. His D is still shaky though.
-Duncan looks really hurt. :(

[Spurs Brazil]

Except that he didn't have tendonosis in a knee (and his pf was 2006-7, no?).

Yep,
Ankles in 05, PF in 06

[loveforthegame]

Udoka can really come up with some boneheaded plays.

Nice finish to the half after the Rockets cut into the lead some.

[VI_Massive]

we played mediocre. they played worse. 5 games in 7 nights for them and tonight is a b2b. i doubt they'll get better in the second half. but we're not exactly setting the world on fire.

[Ice009]

Wake up Ime

SHIT

Where the fuck was everyone???? No one came to get the ball from Ime. I wouldn't say that is completely Ime's fault.

[exstatic]

True, we do need rebounding and mobility as well and he gives us that, but we'll have to cover his D because he is a poor defender. I've watched a lot of Gooden over the years, and he's just a shade better than bad on that end. Maybe our system will improve his D, can only hope.

He was totally lost on one sequence, didn't even know where his man was. It looked like we were running a box-and-1 zone, and he was the roamer. Another time, the ran a back door right behind him. He's gonna have to work to get his minutes.

[duncan228]

Duncan's PF was the '05-'06 season.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Except that he didn't have tendonosis in a knee (and his pf was 2006-7, no?).

his pf was in the 2005 Championship run.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

definitely, but obviously Gooden was the best option at the time..we would all have loved getting someone like Camby, but it's not so easy, as you know..

Um, yes, I do. Remember who you're talking to... ;) :lol

And yes, Gooden was the best player available.

[fiona_yin]

44-37 spurs up by 7

[HarlemHeat37]

Um, yes, I do. Remember who you're talking to... ;) :lol

And yes, Gooden was the best player available.

of course I do, we usually agree on most topics..

[Ice009]

his pf was in the 2005 Championship run.

Does anyone remember anything? You're wrong.

[VI_Massive]

this is an ugly game. good for us.

[duncan228]

his pf was in the 2005 Championship run.

No, he had the 2 bad ankles in the '05 run. The PF was the next season, '05-'06, when they were trying for the repeat.

[Mugen]

timmy had plantar fascitis during the 2006 playoff run but was an absolute beast in the mavs series.

hes not a 100% and prob wont be again this season.

but when the playoffs come, you can count on 21.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan's PF was the '05-'06 season.

Thanks, 228, I knew you'd set it straight. ;)

So 2004-5 was the ankle sprains, 2005-6 the pf, 2006-7 he was relatively healthy, same last year, and now the tendonosis, is that right? Time moves so quickly that it feels like the pf was only yesterday!

[Mavs<Spurs]

No, he had the 2 bad ankles in the '05 run. The PF was the next season, '05-'06, when they were trying for the repeat.

you're right.

Got them confused. Just remembered that Tim was injured.

But yeah, the pf was in 2006. In Game 7 against Dallas, Tim had a monster game - like 40 points 15 boards or something like that. And then we got killed in OT.

[dougp]

Half time report: The game is good, great view. Got a few hecklers sitting behind me, only one is annoying. People are booing on the legit fouls, like Artest slapping Tony.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

of course I do, we usually agree on most topics..

I ahven't been in a game thread for a while and thought I might have been forgotten is all... ;)

Nice to see all the bandwagoner, cliff-jumping dipshits seem to have migrated elsewhere. :lol

[Mavs<Spurs]

Does anyone remember anything? You're wrong.

You're right.

I got the injuries confused.

My apologies.

:downspin:

[VI_Massive]

Thanks, 228, I knew you'd set it straight. ;)

So 2004-5 was the ankle sprains, 2005-6 the pf, 2006-7 he was relatively healthy, same last year, and now the tendonosis, is that right? Time moves so quickly that it feels like the pf was only yesterday!

Moral of the story: let's hope he can bring it in the playoffs like he has before when bothered by nagging injuries.

[Capt Bringdown]

hes not a 100% and prob wont be again this season.

but when the playoffs come, you can count on 21.

Our bodies betray us. If it was a matter of desire, we'd still be starting Gervin.
Tim's hurt, and it's not going to magically get better just because it's the playoffs.

[Chieflion]

I miscalculated the time and missed the whole half.

[coldsweat]

with artest playing 1-on-1 basketball, and with team ball from the spurs, we should be taking this one home tonight.

[Mavs<Spurs]

timmy had plantar fascitis during the 2006 playoff run but was an absolute beast in the mavs series.

Hes not a 100% and prob wont be again this season.

But when the playoffs come, you can count on 21.

+ 1

[usckk]

I miscalculated the time and missed the whole half.

Did you forget to change to daylight savings time? LOL.

[VI_Massive]

with artest playing 1-on-1 basketball, and with team ball from the spurs, we should be taking this one home tonight.

Dude's got some unbelievable skills and drive, but you can tell he's playing with half a brain out there. He could never play for us, you just can't trust him out there.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Moral of the story: let's hope he can bring it in the playoffs like he has before when bothered by nagging injuries.

Even more insightful moral - Tim Duncan is one of few players who, through his exemplary bball IQ, can adjust his game to compensate for injuries whilst remaining almost totally effective.

I think we'll see Tim passing to cutters more (hopefully from the high post - I think he's underutilised there), getting open for jumpers more, and only posting guys over whom he has a clear height or strength advantage.

My worry is on D where there's really no way to compensate for a lack of lateral quickness due to a bum knee, but if anyone can find a way to nullify the problem he will.

GO TIMMY GO!

:flag:

[duncan228]

So 2004-5 was the ankle sprains, 2005-6 the pf, 2006-7 he was relatively healthy, same last year, and now the tendonosis, is that right?

You got it. :)

[Chieflion]

Did you forget to change to daylight savings time? LOL.
Ya.

[loveforthegame]

I like what Bonner is doing on the boards but we seriously need him to hit shots out there if Duncan continues to struggle.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Maybe I'm hallucinating again, but when Tim was sitting at the table waiting to come in I'm sure his knee guards were bright blue... now they look black. WTF?

[Libri]

Finley with a long 3

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, Fin is HOT AS FUCK!

[loveforthegame]

Looks like Parker and Finley will have to carry us tonight.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Are these announcers stoned? :lol

[Libri]

Finley taking it to Artest!

[timtonymanu]

Finley!!!!