March 16: Spurs @ Thunder Game Blog

[45 bank shot]

god this is worse than watching 2 girls 1 cup...
lolol

[peskypesky]

Where's Bowen?

very fucking good question. at least we know where Pop's head is.

[arodz]

Someone tell my why Bonner and Finley are in the game when they're obviously playing like shit.

[Spurs Brazil]

I step away from the computer and the Spurs have an 11 point lead, I come back and they trail by 3, what the hell happened?

Ime, Hill, Mason...

[boutons_]

4th qtr, close game, Spurs have 9 pts in 9 minutes

[Ice009]

Parker and Duncan at the free throw line = Pure shit.

The only two that can fucking get to the stripe on the team can't fucking hit one. WHAT IS THE FUCKING POINT. LEARN TO fucking shoot free throws.

Chip is not earning his money on TP's free throws. he needs to do something different to get Tony to fcous on the stripe. TP doesn't take his time. He just rushes them up there. take a few seconds between each free throw TP. Collect yourself.

[TampaDude]

Ya know, if the Spurs actually MADE THEIR FUCKING FREE THROWS, they'd have the lead now...and they probably would've beaten the Lakers the other night, too.

The Spurs are NOT a championship-caliber team right now...not even close. The Lakers would be up by 30 on OKC right now.

[Spursfan092120]

Parker, Mason, Bowen, Gooden, Duncan....HOW HARD IS THIS?!?!

[Spurs Brazil]

Someone tell my why Bonner and Finley are in the game when they're obviously playing like shit.

Besides TP, the rest of the team is terrible tonight

[Chieflion]

Someone tell my why Bonner and Finley are in the game when they're obviously playing like shit.
Those two guys are the last guys playing like shit.

[Capt Bringdown]

The Spurs have bigger problems than Manu's injury I'm afraid. Simply not good enough.

[tony09manu]

It's still winnable...

[Yorae]

Dammit, focus spurs! come on...

[sonic21]

worst game of the season for the spurs

[Crookshanks]

I don't understand Pop's rotations - does he want to give this game away? It seems obvious we need some stops - so where is Bruce?

[Thomas82]

4th qtr, close game, Spurs have 9 pts in 9 minutes

That's pathetic.

[Spursmania]

Another foul.

[024]

so when manu returns, instead of giving the spurs the extra boost to put them over the top, he will be returning to save the spurs from sinking.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck

That was a travel

[JohnnySixString]

spurs are getting bitchslapped. how do you let OKC bully you around?

That's just how the Spurs play crappy teams.:rolleyes

[Spursmania]

Bonner Never makes it when it counts. Book it.

[Yorae]

Defense, spurs...

[arodz]

Bonner = Waste of Space

[Crookshanks]

take Bonner out now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Bonner

[Mal]

obvious traveling ... no call..

game fucking over

[Bartleby]

Spurs are totally pissing this game away.

[Libri]

Parker miss

[boutons_]

horrible jumper by Tony

[tomtom]

goddammit

[Brazil]

ugly shoot tp

[Crookshanks]

this is so pathetic - it's unwatchable!

[peskypesky]

I don't understand Pop's rotations - does he want to give this game away? It seems obvious we need some stops - so where is Bruce?

what pisses me off is, if Pop wants to blow the game, then DON'T FUCKING HAVE DUNCAN OUT THERE.

[boutons_]

Tony hurts as much as he helps

[Spursmania]

Well, smells like a crappy loss to a crappy team.

[Ice009]

Gigantic FAILURE from the Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

We're getting killed on the boads and fucking Bonner is on the court taking stupid 3s

[Mal]

leading by 18 pts is too less to beat Thunder ?

[arodz]

45 points through the last three quarters. FUCKING EMBARASSING!!!!

[Bartleby]

I wish the Spurs had found a way to trade Bonner while his stock was inflated.

[Spursfan092120]

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

[peskypesky]

Sa 74
okc 78

1:10

[vincent]

I can't believe I actuallz watched this stupid game 3am in the morning:bang

[Yorae]

Good defense and quick two then good defense again.

[Thomas82]

That's just how the Spurs play crappy teams.:rolleyes

Yeah, they play down to their level.

[Crookshanks]

Tony hurts as much as he helps

Tony is running on fumes - someone else needs to score. Tony can't save the day every game.

[tomtom]

i dunno if it was a stupid 3. he was wide open, shoulda knocked it down

[Ice009]

WHY doesn't Pop play his best players??

Where is Gooden???????? Where is Bruce?????

Pop is a fucking stupid coach.

[Spursmania]

Pop should have taken Bonner's ass out. If he can't make his shots he needs to sit the fuck down. We needed Bowen.

[Mavs<Spurs]

so when manu returns, instead of giving the spurs the extra boost to put them over the top, he will be returning to save the spurs from sinking.

Snark !! Don't you peeps recognize snark when u c it?

:lol

[Brazil]

everything wrong in this quarter

[peskypesky]

This loss is on Pop. Asshole.

[JohnnySixString]

Gee, where'd all that Spurs spirit and optimism go?

[Thomas82]

45 points through the last three quarters. FUCKING EMBARASSING!!!!

That's an understatement.

[TampaDude]

Yet another game lost at the FT line... :bang

[Spursmania]

Pop brings Bowen in Now-a little too late huh Pop???

[mexicanjunior]

I've been hoping for awhile that Mason would just stand at the 3-point line and keep his dribbling to pre-game warm ups...it's not happening. Mason is worse than Vaughn as a backup PG.

[Bartleby]

Spurs 3-18 on three point attempts.

[peskypesky]

WHY doesn't Pop play his best players??

Where is Gooden???????? Where is Bruce?????

Pop is a fucking stupid coach.

:toast

tonight he sure is

[arodz]

NOW Bowen's in??????

[JohnnySixString]

Yeah, they play down to their level.

Don't ya wish they would stop doing that? :lol

[Ice009]

Why not have Gooden out there?? It's obvious that Tim and Tony don't want to give the ball to anyone else which is why Tony is taking off balance shots at the three point line.

IDIOT COACH POP.

[Crookshanks]

we piss the game away with Gooden and Bruce on the bench. The game is pretty much over and NOW Pop brings Bruce in? WTF

[itzsoweezee]

great defense by bruce

[WildcardManu]

damn, i knew this kind of thing would happen with a team like OKC

[JohnnySixString]

Why not have Gooden out there?? It's obvious that Tim and Tony don't want to give the ball to anyone else which is why Tony is taking off balance shots at the three point line.

IDIOT COACH POP.

...and he lines up the puppy for the kick....

[Spursfan092120]

Wow...what a coincidence..Bruce gets in and we get a stop.

[Yorae]

Good d. now we need to score quick.

[Thomas82]

Don't ya wish they would stop doing that? :lol

We all do.

[Manufan909]

lol at Bonner getting a board lying on his back.

[peskypesky]

we piss the game away with Gooden and Bruce on the bench. The game is pretty much over and NOW Pop brings Bruce in? WTF

sometimes I want to punch Pop's ugly face

[Darthkiller]

thunder -36% fg, spurs -42% fg

[Chieflion]

I wish to audition for the coaching job.

[tony09manu]

have to score....

[Capt Bringdown]

great defense by bruce

What? Bruce can't stay with anyone anymore. Durant blew right by him.

[Crookshanks]

this loss is definitely on Pop - his substitutions in the 4th quarter are crap.

[Spursmania]

Anybody betting on this game?

[mexicanjunior]

Yet another game lost at the FT line... :bang

The game was lost with all the ridiculous turnovers...

[Mal]

waiting for some brick from beyond the arc...

[crc21209]

Live by the 3, Die by the 3. 3-18 is not going to cut it at all.

[boutons_]

No 3s, no W

[Thomas82]

Seems like he's still trying to get a few different looks out there for the push into the playoffs.

Let's hope so.

[arodz]

NO SEAN. I don't have to give credit to the Thunder.

[Crookshanks]

21 points off Spurs turnovers - that's the game right there

[Spurs Brazil]

TP layup

[Yorae]

TP! NOw DEFENSE!

[Mal]

Anybody betting on this game?

I bet on this shit. Thought that 1,50 was a fucking promotion...

[Spursfan092120]

WTF did Pop take Bruce out? At least we got the stop..but shit...

[tomtom]

for the win or ot?

[Libri]

Spurs down by 2

18 seconds

[Manufan909]

Another close game. Fuck my blood pressure!!!

[Spursmania]

Any calls anybody. For fun. Whose throwing up the shot?

[tony09manu]

At least we have a chance. I bet we win.

[Yorae]

Great D! Now let's tie this shit up!

[Spursfan092120]

Do we go for the win or the tie?

[Darthkiller]

wtf is thunder doing , dribbling out the clock and shoots a highly contested shot. uncluch

[TampaDude]

If I'm the Thunder, I know TP is gonna drive it...I'd foul him HARD and dare him to hit both FTs.

[arodz]

Who'll blow the last shot? Anyone??

[Brazil]

nice tp come on

[Ice009]

THAT WAS a fucking AND1 Tony should have had a free throw. WHAT KINDA fucking shit is this. That was a definite AND 1.

Maybe it's better it wasn't though as we got the stop. 2 or 3? TAKE the WIN.

[Chieflion]

Any calls anybody. For fun. Whose throwing up the shot?
I want Mason to shoot it.

[Spurs Brazil]

I hope for a Celtics finish. Mason was playing crap but made the big shot

[Thomas82]

21 points off Spurs turnovers - that's the game right there

Yeah, that and our offense went cold.

[peskypesky]

I wish to audition for the coaching job.

would you put your best players on the floor? if yes, then you've got the job. that's too hard for pop to figure out...either that or he's just trying to be an iconoclast.

[Bartleby]

Any calls anybody. For fun. Whose throwing up the shot?

Tim will go to the line. Miss one and make one.

[Spursmania]

I say TP shoots.

[Yorae]

RMJ wake up.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Whatever else we do, don't go for the 3.

And put in Gooden, TD, Mason, Tony and Michael.

Even though Michael hasn't shot that great tonight, lately he's been terrific.

[45 bank shot]

Mason definitely, but i doubt it that he make it

[Crookshanks]

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[arodz]

Ball hog Tony does it again

[boutons_]

wow, the Spurs really suck, in mid-March

[Thomas82]

Tim will go to the line. Miss one and make one.

Would be nice for him to make them both.

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn

[Spursmania]

Well, TP shot and we lost. Confetti-WTF??

[Chieflion]

We lost.

[tony09manu]

Epic fail.

[Spooky]

crap

[tomtom]

fuck this shit

[bbarry]

hahaha foul?!?!?

[itzsoweezee]

fuck. this is the worst loss of the season.

[Manufan909]

Fuck, more ammo for the white flag fans here.

[Ice009]

WHAT IS PARKER DOING AIR BALLING A 3??????????????????????????????????

FUCKINGING STUPID SHOT SELECTIOn.

POP is a dumb fuck COACH. WHAT A PLAY POP great fucking play POP

[Brazil]

video??

[KenGee21]

what the hell was that shit? u kiddin me?

[Darthkiller]

spurs lose, i call it right now

:toast

called it on the first page

[ManuTP9]

oh damn

[Chieflion]

They are looking at the replay.

[td4mvp21]

Inexcusable in every way. All I gotta say. Pretty pathetic performance by a second seed.

[sonic21]

pathetic

[Yorae]

:depressed

[Bartleby]

That game was lost when the Spurs went up by almost 20 and then decided to take the night off. Typical.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Game.

:wow

[peskypesky]

I'm so fucking glad Gooden wasn't in there to provide another post scoring presence. Fucking idiot Pop.

[Thomas82]

I can't believe we gave this game away like that.

[mexicanjunior]

What the fuck kind of shot was that? TP gives up an open 3 pointer to take a contested one??!?! Fucking awful...

[benefactor]

What a stupid loss. Totally inexcusable.

[Capt Bringdown]

This year should mark the official death of SPAM. We just aren't good enough anymore.

[Crookshanks]

God - how did the Spurs lose this game? These losses make me soooo mad - they're worse than the ones against the really good teams. This game should NEVER have even been close.

[HarlemHeat37]

Tony's shot selection was absolutely horrible down the stretch..

[arodz]

fuck. this is the worst loss of the season.


Until the next one.

[Spursmania]

What a BS game! this is when you miss Manu. Well get ready for non-Spur fans to give us shit.

[drazo]

all i can say... thunders c'mon loolll

[SpursDynasty]

Congrats OKC on the 19-48 record. I suppose beating the Spurs is a reason to get excited...

[justinandimcool]

Wow, that last play was RETARDED.

[Thomas82]

pathetic

That's an understatement.

[Mavs<Spurs]

that's the danger when you're not focused, don't value possessions, play fast and loose with the basketball and let a weak team stay with you when you are at their gym. You can lose to one of the worst teams in the league.

Sad.

[tony09manu]

Congrats OKC on the 19-48 record. I suppose beating the Spurs is a reason to get excited...

I would be excited. :lol

[KenGee21]

i didn't even watch most of the game thinking this in the bag, and the spurs crap all over themselves?

[TampaDude]

TP chokes it...HA HA!!! Spurs ain't winning shit without Ginobili, folks...the Lakers would've blown these guys out. The Spurs were up by what, 19 points, and STILL LOST??? WTF???

[crc21209]

Typical Spurs loss. We ALWAYS play down to the competition and lose to the shitty teams, and I can never figure out why. They were due for a loss against a shitty team I guess, the Houston win was huge...then this shit happens...

[Brazil]

Spurs suck

[alchemist]

What a BS game! this is when you miss Manu. Well get ready for non-Spur fans to give us shit.
that's bullshit, these guys were up by a million and then decided to suck cock for the rest of the night.

[Spurologist]

Pop lost this game to use it as a motivational tool later in the season.

[benefactor]

Bonner in the game down the stretch was the dumbest idea in the long, sad history of dumb ideas.

[arodz]

FUCK...DAMN THIS FUCKING TEAM....PIECES OF SHIT.... oh well, on to Monday Night Raw.

[Yorae]

Ok! Meltdown time!

[crc21209]

Hope for a New Orleans loss against Houston now...

[peskypesky]

you can't win in the NBA, even against a scrub team, if you insist on keeping several of your best players on the bench in a close game.

[ducks]

What the fuck kind of shot was that? TP gives up an open 3 pointer to take a contested one??!?! Fucking awful...

he wanted a layup
last play he had a layup

a layup is a better % then a three

[Borosai]

The Spurs just lost a game they were supposed to lose.

[boutons_]

Spurs having a fantastic first quater is a terrible omen.

[SpursFan0728]

Why is Parker taking shots after shots when he sucks and turnover the ball 10millon times tonight?

[adidas11]

Wow...:wow

[Duncan2177]

Way to fuck it up spurs:bang

[Crookshanks]

you can't win in the NBA, even against a scrub team, if you insist on keeping several of your best players on the bench in a close game.

+1 :bang

[justinandimcool]

Typical Spurs loss. We ALWAYS play down to the competition and lose to the shitty teams, and I can never figure out why. They were due for a loss against a shitty team I guess, the Houston win was huge...then this shit happens...

Well for half the 4th quarter Pop had the scrubs in there. You had to be thinking Pop was playing them to get more minutes and experience. Too bad when time came to play for the win, Timmy and Tony sank.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Pop lost this game to use it as a motivational tool later in the season.

Well that would be one explanation for Pop's coaching moves this game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thunder FG was 36%, we had 3 more rebs and find a way to lose.

Our second unit was pathetic tonight. We got a good lead in the 2nd and 3rd quarer but Ime, Hill and Mason were AWFUL

[peskypesky]

This year should mark the official death of SPAM. We just aren't good enough anymore.

I disagree. If Gooden and Bowen had played more, we would've won. We're good enough, but Pop?

[benefactor]

Pop waited too long to bring in Bowen.

[ducks]

Spurs need a free throw coach!

[boutons_]

2 qtrs under 15 pts.

FTL must be laughing their asses off.

[Mugen]

we absolutely deserved this loss. we better come back strong against minny and better win against boston and houston at home.

just one of those losses that there is no excuse for.

[Spursmania]

that's bullshit, these guys were up by a million and then decided to suck cock for the rest of the night.

We could have had another option to drive in with Manu. No excuses-the guys blew it. I'm just saying how I wish we had another option besides Tony.
I'll be at tomorrow's game. Guys better win.

[Mavs<Spurs]

you can't win in the nba, even against a scrub team, if you insist on keeping several of your best players on the bench in a close game.

+ 1

[TampaDude]

It's my fault, guys...I checked the NBA schedule for tonight and when I saw the Spurs were playing OKC, I said to my wife, "Cool...Spurs game on tonight...they're playing the Thunder...heh...easy win!" :bang

[justinandimcool]

I just don't understand why we don't feed the ball to Timmy in that last play. Automatic double team drawn for a kickout...if not, who else do you trust on this team to make a play one on one.

[Spursmania]

Pop waited too long to bring in Bowen.

Yeah, Pop has been pissing me off with failing to put Bowen in. I mean the guy can still play D. WTF?

[Mal]

76 fucking points scored on Thunder ???

[Capt Bringdown]

You guys much have been watching a different Bowen. The Bowen I saw looked like he was about to fall over and couldn't stay in front of anyone.
Face it, when your defensive ace-in-the-hole is almost 40 years old, maybe it's time to turn the page.

[Crookshanks]

Thunder FG was 36%, we had 3 more rebs and find a way to lose.

Our second unit was pathetic tonight. We got a good lead in the 2nd and 3rd quarer but Ime, Hill and Mason were AWFUL

How in the world does a team shoot 36% and still win? When you're a crappy team and you play against the Spurs. :bang

[024]

there is something seriously wrong with the spurs. even without ginobili, this should have been an easy game. ginobili returning is not going to magically solve duncan's apparent slowdown, bowen's inability to get minutes, and everyone else's general suckness.

[JohnnySixString]

The Spurs both deserve and earned this loss. Tomorrow they play the wolves. They are slightly better than the .273 thunder, which means the Spurs are gonna have their hands full trying to figure out how to win that one too?


Spurs and shitty teams...too fucking funny. :lmao

[peskypesky]

FUCK...DAMN THIS FUCKING TEAM....PIECES OF SHIT.... oh well, on to Monday Night Raw.

it wasn't the team tonight. it was the coach.

[TampaDude]

we absolutely deserved this loss. we better come back strong against minny and better win against boston and houston at home.

just one of those losses that there is no excuse for.

Betcha all a billion dollars that this loss looms large at season's end...book it! Don't believe me? Just wait.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

It's my fault, guys...I checked the NBA schedule for tonight and when I saw the Spurs were playing OKC, I said to my wife, "Cool...Spurs game on tonight...they're playing the Thunder...heh...easy win!" :bang

It's okay for the fans to have that mentality on game night. Not the players!!! Especially in the 4th QTR :madrun

[Mavs<Spurs]

Tim's recent double doubles are like 14 points 11 rebounds.

[Spursmania]

It's my fault, guys...I checked the NBA schedule for tonight and when I saw the Spurs were playing OKC, I said to my wife, "Cool...Spurs game on tonight...they're playing the Thunder...heh...easy win!" :bang

Well. I thought it would be an easy win too. My bad.:bang
Spurs thought it would be a cakewalk after a great 1st quarter-NOT!:bang

[mexicanjunior]

he wanted a layup
last play he had a layup

a layup is a better % then a three

If he wanted a layup, he should have drove in as soon as he got the ball. Pump faking an open 3 to step to the right and take a contested one was just bad...

[mVp]

I really miss Manu...

[Budkin]

Aw fuck are you kidding me? I saw the score when we were up 17 and come back to this. Fucking pathetic.

[justinandimcool]

there is something seriously wrong with the spurs. even without ginobili, this should have been an easy game. ginobili returning is not going to magically solve duncan's apparent slowdown, bowen's inability to get minutes, and everyone else's general suckness.

Duncan looked pretty normal out there today. A few blown calls against him, but nothing too awful.

Tony and Finley on the other hand...

Even Roger and Bonner were off.

Moral: Everyone will step up or they won't. But we need Manu.

[Spursmania]

Betcha all a billion dollars that this loss looms large at season's end...book it! Don't believe me? Just wait.

Shit don't say that. We need home court. :wow

[TampaDude]

The Spurs both deserve and earned this loss. Tomorrow they play the wolves. They are slightly better than the .273 thunder, which means the Spurs are gonna have their hands full trying to figure out how to win that one too?


Spurs and shitty teams...too fucking funny. :lmao

I'm laying all my vBookie on the Wolves. It's a lock....$$$ in the fucking bank!

[justinandimcool]

Again, Timmy needs the damn ball in the waning seconds.

[Ice009]

Whatever else we do, don't go for the 3.

And put in Gooden, TD, Mason, Tony and Michael.

Even though Michael hasn't shot that great tonight, lately he's been terrific.

That's the lineup I would have went with.

It money time Pop. You fucking put your best players on the court. Fucking stupid coaching. Pop is really stinking it up as much as his players.

[JohnnySixString]

it wasn't the team tonight. it was the coach.

You act like they are two separate things. :nope

[Spursmania]

Bottom line=turnovers cost us the game.

[Pauleta14]

Why is Parker taking shots after shots when he sucks and turnover the ball 10millon times tonight?

because nobody else can create his own shot!

[Mavs<Spurs]

I just don't understand why we don't feed the ball to Timmy in that last play. Automatic double team drawn for a kickout...if not, who else do you trust on this team to make a play one on one.

I agree.

And if Tim can't make that play against a Krstic or Collison, then we're in deep trouble.

[Crookshanks]

Manu has to be going crazy sitting out these games. Tonight is a night when I wish Pop would've blown his top and gotten tossed. Maybe Coach Bud could've gotten us the win!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bottom line=turnovers cost us the game.

And also FTs, only 7-12 from the line and we lost by 2

[Spursfan092120]

because nobody else can create his own shot!
another reason we miss Manu. Gooden can create shots on the block, but for some reason, Pop put in douchebag Bonner to end the game...retarded shit.

[alchemist]

Bowen sucked ass tonight, don't know why people wanted him in their quicker.

[justinandimcool]

because nobody else can create his own shot!

There are 4 other guys on the court. 18 seconds is ample time to get the ball moving for an open shot.

[Mal]

because nobody else can create his own shot!

You are right. No Gino, no gtg guy.

[justinandimcool]

I agree.

And if Tim can't make that play against a Krstic or Collison, then we're in deep trouble.

It fucking urks me that we can't give our FRANCHISE PLAYER the ball in a game deciding situation in the final seconds, especially against these two scrubs. I guarantee with Tim having the ball we get the two best shots. An open kickout or him making a play for himself.

[TampaDude]

And also FTs, only 7-12 from the line and we lost by 2

Yup...another game lost at the FT line. Poor FT shooting = losing a playoff series. TP better work on that shit.

[Crookshanks]

Turnovers and freethrows... hmmm, where have we heard this song before?

[peskypesky]

There are 4 other guys on the court. 18 seconds is ample time to get the ball moving for an open shot.

you think?

[boutons_]

Spurs playing .500 ball in mid-March

[peskypesky]

It fucking urks me that we can't give our FRANCHISE PLAYER the ball in a game deciding situation in the final seconds, especially against these two scrubs. I guarantee with Tim having the ball we get the two best shots. An open kickout or him making a play for himself.

:(

[Spursmania]

Since Manu's been out and Tim's been less than his normal self. TP is hogging the ball too much and not creating enough for the other guys. I noticed this a couple games ago, when he would dribble and dribble and I wasn't seeing the ball movement we've become accustomed too. That's why Manu has to come back, so Tony can remember how to create and move the ball more. How many assists did TP have tonight?

[Mal]

Recently Spurs had some great match ending action written. That last simply sucked. They where sophmores with freshman coach and they won match ending ?? Something is wrong

[bdictjames]

:lol

Im glad I didn't see this game.

[crc21209]

Turnovers, Free-throws, 3-18 from 3 pt land, come on guys we always make at LEAST about 7-8 3 ptrs a game. It was just a fucking off night against a bad fucking team like we usually play against crappy teams. If the Spurs can beat Boston and Houston this wk, I can forgive them for this loss.

[benefactor]

You guys much have been watching a different Bowen. The Bowen I saw looked like he was about to fall over and couldn't stay in front of anyone.
Face it, when your defensive ace-in-the-hole is almost 40 years old, maybe it's time to turn the page.
He only played 4 minutes. I'm glad you can make an assessment in that amount of time, Laker fan.

[Spursmania]

:lol

Im glad I didn't see this game.

:tu Good for you, you didn't miss anything.

[crc21209]

Good thing is at least New Orleans lost tonight....so the closest team's to us...Portland, Denver, Houston, and New Orleans all have 25 losses, we have 22. We are still in the driver's seat.

[justinandimcool]

Turnovers, Free-throws, 3-18 from 3 pt land, come on guys we always make at LEAST about 7-8 3 ptrs a game. It was just a fucking off night against a bad fucking team like we usually play against crappy teams. If the Spurs can beat Boston and Houston this wk, I can forgive them for this loss.

Yeah, methinks they just didn't take the game seriously enough. I'm fine with a 2 or 3 seed, we just need them to be playing consistently solid basketball. Those games you mentioned should tell us if there's anything to worry about.

[boutons_]

yep, Tony's been hogging the ball a lot. He's scoring a lot, but the Spurs are 5-5 in Last10.

[Chomag]

What I find funny is that I saw some posts in here saying "WE need Manu" "If only Manu was there" "I miss Manu.

Man, sorry to say but if we truly need Manu (which we shouldn't) to beat the OKC Thunders then we are in serious trouble.

This lose was pathetic, our team has no excuses to have lost this one.

[boutons_]

Spurs should be in their groove by now, new guys worked in, playing their game rather than getting played.

[justinandimcool]

Spurs: 13 points in the 4th, with Mason, Udoka, Hill shooting 4-17 in the game. That's Parker getting no help from his fellow backcourt mates. The blame is distributed all around for the performance. But we still should've pulled out an ugly win by at least playing smart basketball.

[Ice009]

he wanted a layup
last play he had a layup

a layup is a better % then a three

The refs were letting the Thunder play physical and get away with fouls. Even if TP didn't stumble and get to the rack he might have been fouled with no call.

A better play would have been to draw up a play for a clean shot from one of the shooters.

[Mal]

What NBA , Stern and else got in that Spurs`s lost ? I don`t get it . Why refs blows for OKC ? What for ?

[spurspokesman]

I am pissed and cant come up with any other words to describe the travesty in OKC. The only word that comes to mind is borderline
pathetic. :bang

[Mavs<Spurs]

What I find funny his that I saw some posts in here saying "WE need Manu" "If only Manu was there" "I miss Manu.

Man, sorry to say but if we truly need Manu (which we shouldn't) to beat the OKC Thunders then we are in serious trouble.

This lose was pathetic, our team has no excuses to have lost this one.

I was speaking in snark code when I said it.

I was joking/being sarcastic.

We should not have needed Manu to beat the OKC Thunder.

This was unexcusable. We lost this due to lack of focus, turnovers and poor substituting. It had nothing to do with Manu.

[celldweller]

P-O-P-O-V-I-C-H !!! :bang

[Ice009]

Good thing is at least New Orleans lost tonight....so the closest team's to us...Portland, Denver, Houston, and New Orleans all have 25 losses, we have 22. We are still in the driver's seat.

How are we in the drivers seat when we're losing to team like OKC.

We gotta step UP NOW and PLAY TOUGH. That lead isn't shit if we keep playing like punks. Everyone needs to have a good hard long look at themselves and start playing playing hard against all teams.

[2Cleva]

Duncan only with 14 against Krstic and Collins?

[crc21209]

I'm sorry but Pop needs to STOP NOW with his dumb ass rotation experiments and everything....I mean come on.....Mason at back-up point-NO! Udoka>Bowen= NO! Bonner > Thomas or Gooden in crunch time? NO! This team can be the absolute shit I know and feel it in my heart, but Pop continues to play some wack ass lineups and its costing us

[Chomag]

I was speaking in snark code when I said it.

I was joking/being sarcastic.

We should not have needed Manu to beat the OKC Thunder.

This was unexcusable. We lost this due to lack of focus, turnovers and poor substituting. It had nothing to do with Manu.

Actually I didn't see your post lol. I know you weren't being serious but I'm questioning others. >.>

[Spursmania]

Okay we're all pissed. But even the Lakers lost to OKC. Get a grip. It happens. Better to this team than against our true rivals. They had a shitty night. It's over. Back to business tomorrow.

[crc21209]

And seeing as how I'm going to tomorrow night's game, I'd rather lose tonight than tomorrow when I go...lol

[Mavs<Spurs]

And seeing as how I'm going to tomorrow night's game, I'd rather lose tonight than tomorrow when I go...lol

They should be motivated to play tomorrow!

Hopefully, they will play better.

It's not just the bad 3 point shooting either.

It was the turnovers, a serious indication of lack of focus, that cost us this game.

[Biggems]

i dont mind the loss, but i do mind that last shot.

We hadnt been making jumpers all night. So Tony shoots 2 of them for our last possession? Why not drive and try to at least get to the line?

For someone who has been in the league for several years, has rings, a few all-star appearances, and a finals MVP, TP sure does make some boneheaded decisions at crucial times of the game.

BTW, we lost by 2, but missed like 3 FTs in a final minutes of the game.

[JohnnySixString]

Okay we're all pissed. But even the Lakers lost to OKC. Get a grip. It happens. Better to this team than against our true rivals. They had a shitty night. It's over. Back to business tomorrow.

Against another shitty team they could very well lose to. Back to business indeed! :p:

[Spursmania]

And seeing as how I'm going to tomorrow night's game, I'd rather lose tonight than tomorrow when I go...lol

I'm going tomorrow too. I think we'll see a win too. I'm looking forward to seeing Gooden in play in person. Actually, I take that back. Gave my tickets away to the damn cable guy, my spouse has a meeting and we can't go. I forgot.

[Thomas82]

Whst I don't understand is, how the hell do you hold a team to 35% shooting and STILL lose?

[crc21209]

They should be motivated to play tomorrow!

Hopefully, they will play better.

It's not just the bad 3 point shooting either.

It was the turnovers, a serious indication of lack of focus, that cost us this game.

I'm 2-0 this year when I go to game's this year guys! So we'll be fine! :lol But seriously....I think this team will come out focused and fired up tomorrow night, can't wait to see em' in action tomorrow night again...:flag::downspin:

[Spursmania]

Whst I don't understand is, how the hell do you hold a team to 35% shooting and STILL lose?

Turnovers

[iilluzioN]

We really need Duncan to be 100% in order to dominate games again..... Parker can only do so much! POP should start Gooden to play along side Tmmy from now on, Parker should set some plays for Gooden aswell

Our Starters should be:

Parker
Mason
Bowen
Gooden
Duncan

[mabrignani]

fuck this shit, i cant stand losing to a team like this. this is not spurs basketball and playin like this = a first round exit. glad we beat houston and all but damn, the thunder?

[JohnnySixString]

...I think this team will come out focused and fired up tomorrow night...

LMAO...the Spurs have to lose to the Thunder to get fired up to play the WOLVES????

Good thing they lost tonight then, huh?:lol

[Spursfan092120]

fuck this shit, i cant stand losing to a team like this. this is not spurs basketball and playin like this = a first round exit. glad we beat houston and all but damn, the thunder?
calm down man...things happen...we're still at the 2 seed.

[iilluzioN]

WTF are you guys talking about TP choking??

Tp was a bit tired!!! hes been the only one keeping us in the game!!!

We should of had Duncan and gooden together

[HarlemHeat37]

it happens..unorthodox turnovers, bad decisions, poor coaching, Duncan letting the refs get in his head, team falling asleep vs. a bad team..

we just beat Houston, like you said..so clearly it's nothing to be worried about..

[Mavs<Spurs]

We really need Duncan to be 100% in order to dominate games again..... Parker can only do so much! POP should start Gooden to play along side Tmmy from now on, Parker should set some plays for Gooden aswell

Our Starters should be:

Parker
Mason
Bowen
Gooden
Duncan

I would start:

Parker
Mason
Finley
Gooden
Duncan