Game Blog :: Spurs vs. Blazers :: April 8, 2009

[Spursfan092120]

why the hell did the game start at 6pm local time??!
special start time..why? not sure.

[lakersuck]

nice to see bonners minutes going down and bowens going up

[Muser]

Thomas cock slapping Oden lmao.

[will_spurs]

Tony and Finley coming in.

Doesn't sound too good for the Blazers if the spurs still have a 17-point lead when TP checks in again...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Not one penetrator on the court... see, that's why George should be in. Kid can drive and defend. We are really going to lack penetration now that Manu is gone... gone live and die by the jumper, sadly.

Ah, TP back, good.

[Spursfan092120]

nice to see bonners minutes going down and bowens going up
:tu That's because they know they have a beast in Drew Gooden now.

[Chomag]

Spurs starting to fall asleep on D

[Spursfan092120]

Doesn't sound too good for the Blazers if the spurs still have a 17-point lead when TP checks in again...
yeah...hopefully we can hold this lead and keep it double digits the whole game...would do great for our confidence..especially in case we play these guys in the playoffs.

[Spursmania]

Spurs tops in the league for least turnovers?

Really?

[Chomag]

Bruce getting quality minutes.

x1 So happy to see this.

[arodz]

Fucking Jon Berry. He might as well have on a 'I Hate the Spurs' shirt.

[Spursfan092120]

Really?
yeah..that's the first thing I said too...Bill Land just said it.

[Spursmania]

Fucking Jon Berry. He might as well have on a 'I Hate the Spurs' shirt.

yep

[SA210]

We are playing the old Spurs ball. Not rushing anything, being meticulous, making the extra pass, playing DEFENse and playing Bowen.

We better keep playing D!

:flag:

[Spursfan092120]

x1 So happy to see this.
ditto

[Manufan909]

Damn if Gooden and KT play like this in the POs, Bonner can start, but only as long as he isn't a negative, so if he makes 3s and makes his man work for his points, ok. But both KT and Drew should have 10+ mins on him.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We have 5 wings and only one of them, Manu, is a decent penetrator. How does that happen?

We badly need another bruising, get-to the rack, get to the line guy over the offseason.

[Bender]

has it been cia pop all this time? bruce is playing good minutes now... maybe was just being rested for POs like people thought a while back

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Come on Spurs don't give up this lead!!!!!

[Spursfan092120]

Ime rocking the net.

[Spurs Brazil]

Ime J!!

[Chomag]

dammit! Spurs lettign Portland back into the game.

[arodz]

Brandon Roy is off his game tonight

[Spursfan092120]

Offensive foul...big for a momentum swing if we can get a bucket here.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great job Thomas

[arodz]

Damn it!!! Gooden's 3rd foul

[Spursfan092120]

28 points with only 5:33 left in the half?

http://www.militaryplaques.com/Seals/Department of-Defense Plaque Med.jpg

[Muser]

Gooden got 3 PF :(

[Bender]

drew out with 3 fouls

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Live and die by the jumper = first round flameout.

Gotta go to the post with Tim/Drew, or penetrate if TP is in.

[Spurs Brazil]

3rd on Gooden

[Muser]

finley at the 4:(

[Spursfan092120]

Duncan should never have the ball in his hands for that long.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

It makes me cringe every time Timmy falls :(

[Horse]

Go Spurs Go! Fuck jon barry

[Spursfan092120]

Good timeout Pop

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Come on San Antonio!

[Spurs Brazil]

Blazers cut to 11

[Muser]

Where the fuck did the intensity go?

[lakersuck]

duncan doesnt look right

[arodz]

Damn it, every time Sean says, "You don't wanna give this team any momentum going into halftime", that's when it happens.

[Manufan909]

Damn, come on TD, draw some fouls on Odens rookie ass!!!

[Chomag]

finley at the 4:(

Wait... Now Finely is a PF? Damn this guy must seem like super man in Pop's eyes

[Spursfan092120]

Damn...we're losing the lead..so we put in...Bonner?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Roy is awesome.

Tim's defence of the rim there was non-existent.

12-2 run Blazers because we are not getting to the hole.

[duncan228]

why the hell did the game start at 6pm local time??!

The start time changed when ESPN picked the game up.

[Spursfan092120]

De-FENSE!!

[Chomag]

Everyone just standing around on offense. Come on guys! wake up!!!:flag:

[Spursfan092120]

Come on Pops put Williams in lets see what hes got!
I don't see Williams getting in unless this lead gets out of hand.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SA210]

Roy is awesome.

Tim's defence of the rim there was non-existent.

12-2 run Blazers because we are not getting to the hole.

[Manufan909]

Go TP!!!

[lakersuck]

thats what we need, some tp in the paint

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yay! Finally a drive!!!

[Chomag]

IF williams didnt dunk in warm ups there still might be a chance.

[arodz]

This would be a perfect time to insert George Hill.

[Spursfan092120]

Listen to Barry, how is TP not in his top 4 mvp but Joe Johnson is?
Because Jon Barry is
http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Cats/Retard.jpg

[Spursfan092120]

Mason passes up a three to give it to Bonner? Damnit.

[Spursmania]

Another drive by TP!

[sonic21]

tonyyyyyyy

[Spurs Brazil]

TP again!

[Chomag]

Nice D Timmy!

[Muser]

Bonner CANNOT defend oden.

[lakersuck]

bonner looks like hes lost

[Spursfan092120]

I thought if the ball went over the backboard it was out of bounds automatically?

[SA210]

NO TO BONNER :pctoss

[arodz]

Notice: Whenever Bonner is in the game, the Spurs give up layups or dunks

[ElNono]

Bonner CANNOT defend oden.

Just Oden?

[Manufan909]

Damn, TD should've had that pass. This is def one of his off-games.

[Spursfan092120]

Bonner CANNOT defend oden.
Bonner can't defend anyone.

[Nathan Explosion]

Hill and Bowen should shadow Roy this whole game to make it difficult for him. Hill would be perfect for this role.

[Chomag]

What happned to Gooden anyway?

[will_spurs]

Just Oden?

Penalty on ElNono: unnecessary roughness :lol

[lakersuck]

need to get timmy some of that red bull

[Spursfan092120]

Since Bonner played for Toronto, can we get him deported?

[Spurs Brazil]

What happned to Gooden anyway?

3 fouls

[Spursmania]

Seeing Bonner in a spurs Uni make me sick to my stomach

Uh oh, Zosa going to come after you. Watch out.:lol

[Spursfan092120]

What happned to Gooden anyway?
3 fouls.

[Spursmania]

What happned to Gooden anyway?

3 fouls.:(

[SA210]

Just Oden?


:lol

[Spursfan092120]

Outlaw is money on that shot.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We have two penetrators (TP, Manu), and 2 post players (Tim, Drew). The rest of the team are jumpshooters. You'd think we might have gotten another penetrator from somewhere...

[Spursfan092120]

DAMNIT Matt.

[SA210]

What happned to Gooden anyway?


He dunked

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Bonner

[arodz]

Bonner out....GOOD

[lakersuck]

thats right go sit down

[Spursfan092120]

Alright now..let's get a basket.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

As Gooden's role has grown, Bonner's confidence has shrunk.

Sad, because at times this season he looked like a real NBA starter.

[Spursfan092120]

son of a bitch.

[SA210]

stupid!

[arodz]

And here's where it falls apart

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

There goes the lead........... :(

[cnyc3]

damn. lead was too good to be true

[Spursfan092120]

Let's try to get this back to double digits before the half.

[Muser]

:(

[SA210]

air ballllllll

[Spursfan092120]

wtf was that, Timmy?

[Spursmania]

I wonder what Rudy and Duncan were talking about?

[Chomag]

Dammit! Why does it seem like everytime we have a chance to be blowing out a team they give up the lead.

[Muser]

Oh shit..

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck

[Horse]

We are right up there in D. Why can we never keep a lead. Even worse to hear that loser little fucking punk barry like he's so fucking happy they came back.

[Manufan909]

Bonner losing the lead for us. But Duncan shooting 20% doesn't help.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bonner please retire after this season, go live in canada and dont ever step on a basketball court again......ever

Uncalled for.

He's not a bad role player. We've all seen him hit shots, and his hustle can be great.

He's having a particularly bad night, no need to be nasty tp him.

[Horse]

Funny how little runs lead to bs ref calls which lead to big runs.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[lakersuck]

Fuck

[Spursfan092120]

shit.

[cnyc3]

wow talk about a brain fart

[arodz]

It just couldn't last

[SAhoops]

god would john barry stop sucking the blazers off

[Spursmania]

WTH happened?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Barry is a douche bag

[Spursfan092120]

Alright..end the half with a 3.

[SA210]

It's all about Defense. Get back to fuckin' Defense!

[JohnnySixString]

Everyone should know by now, the lead is never safe with the Spurs. You expect it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

There goes the lead........... :(


damn. lead was too good to be true

Yup, because it was built on JUMPSHOOTING.

No penetration, no maintaining leads.

[Spursfan092120]

Of course.

[spursfan1000]

Wow what happened? I went to store with 20 point lead and no1 its 5...well half court shot so now its 2!

[Spursmania]

That's fucking ridiculous!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

MOTHER FUCKING HALF COURT SHOT!


This looks familiar

[Chieflion]

What the fuck man?

[cnyc3]

What the hellllll

[Muser]

Holy fuck..

[Chomag]

You have got to be kidding me.... Now the scrub PG doing shit on us

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lakersuck]

son of a bitch

[Horse]

Maybe it's just not our year.

[Manufan909]

Dammit! Why does it seem like everytime we have a chance to be blowing out a team they give up the lead.

You know the other team could've earned their comeback... just a theory.

And fucking buzzer beaters are killing the Spurs this season.

[Cherry]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck :(

[Spursfan092120]

Alright guys...settle down, regroup, and build that lead back up.

[Spursfan092120]

Maybe it's just not our year.
Because we're winning by 2 at the half?

[SA210]

DEFENSE damn it!

[JohnnySixString]

Wow what happened? I went to store with 20 point lead and no1 its 5...well half court shot so now its 2!

:lol

What always happens.

[Chomag]

Everyone should know by now, the lead is never safe with the Spurs. You expect it.

So true but one can allways hope.:depressed

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Everyone should know by now, the lead is never safe with the Spurs. You expect it.

Not this year, anyway.

In previous years we could hold leads and blow people out, but this year not.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 49-47 at the half.

That what happen with JS teams. When we start to miss the lead is gone

[will_spurs]

40-foot 3-pointer... yeah right. Just what we needed.

[cnyc3]

Alright..end the half with a 3.


:bang:bang

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Maybe it's just not our year.

Just woke up to that, eh?

:lol

[Spursfan092120]

:bang:bang
I know, I know..wrong team.
:bang

[timtonymanu]

and another buzzer beater by the other team! Spurs make that happen too much.

[Spursfan092120]

Well, after 24 minutes, we're up 2. Let's just get back our first quarter pace and we'll be fine.

[alchemist]

Parker needs to keep attacking, he can't get his "Chris Paul" on without scoring first.

Parker, score first - assist later!

[Chieflion]

When he put it up, I was like "Shit, it is going to go in."

[crc21209]

Fuckin half court BS. That's ok...turn the shit right back up in the 3rd qtr!

[SA210]

Well, after 24 minutes, we're up 2. Let's just get back our first quarter pace and we'll be fine.

[Muser]

When he put it up, I was like "Shit, it is going to go in."


Same here, ffffuuuuucccckkkk

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Your right, he is a roll player........and as a player he gets rolled every night by the opposing teams big men.

Depending on matchups he can be useful. Believe it or not, I've also seen him defend really well, but only when his energy level is over the top. A couple of weeks ago he did a job on Josh Smith - totally out-hustled him out of the game.

Also, your comment was that he should stop playing ball - I bet he'd own your chair sitting, internet-quarterbacking arse in a game of 1-on-1 or horse. :lol

[SA210]

Game 1 without Manu?? WTF

[Darthkiller]

game 1 of life without manu? ESPN BLOWS

[alchemist]

Timmy doesn't look good out there, like Parker said Timmy needs to shoot the fuckin' ball.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Well, after 24 minutes, we're up 2. Let's just get back our first quarter pace and we'll be fine.

You mean making jumpshots?

[SA210]

LOL this guy sounds like a robot

[timtonymanu]

It's not even the 3rd qtr yet and the lead is already blown.

[Spursfan092120]

You mean making jumpshots?
:tu exactly

[crc21209]

If Pop had some brains for the 2nd half we'll see TP, Mason, Bowen, Finley, Thomas, Duncan, Gooden, and some Udoka...I would wish some Hill. NO Bonner please. He blows. He's fucking worthless now.

[Spursfan092120]

God I love that I don't have to watch this game on ESPN

[ElNono]

Portland with 31 points in the 2nd quarter... they got anything they wanted in the 2nd... The defensive intensity dropped off a lot...

[Spursfan092120]

Come ON SPURS!!

[RobSM64]

God I love that I don't have to watch this game on ESPN

tell me about it, My35 ftw.

[peskypesky]

and another buzzer beater by the other team! Spurs make that happen too much.

they seem to take pride in allowing the opposing team to make buzzer beaters. and it pisses me the fuck off.

[alchemist]

Portland with 31 points in the 2nd quarter... they got anything they wanted in the 2nd... The defensive intensity dropped off a lot...
and Portland's defense picked up, it takes 2 to tango

[Chieflion]

they seem to take pride in allowing the opposing team to make buzzer beaters. and it pisses me the fuck off.
If shots like that goes in, they go in.

[Spursfan092120]

Maybe the Thunder will help us out tonight and beat Denver.

[Spursfan092120]

they seem to take pride in allowing the opposing team to make buzzer beaters. and it pisses me the fuck off.
What do you want to do? Try to block it and get called for the foul?

[Horse]

I swear it's like they get bored. Think of how many double-digit leads they had against la in the WCF last year. They have to get Timmy going somehow.

[JohnnySixString]

... NO Bonner please. He blows. He's fucking worthless now.

Yeah, he needs to be put to better use. Make him a ballboy for the rest of the year. If he doesn't fuck that up too.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

they seem to take pride in allowing the opposing team to make buzzer beaters. and it pisses me the fuck off.

How exactly? :rolleyes

I'm sure it pisses them off more than it does you, but what can they do about it? A lucky heave is a lucky heave.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I swear it's like they get bored. Think of how many double-digit leads they had against la in the WCF last year. They have to get Timmy going somehow.

No, it's like they rely on the jumpshot, and when they are going in they think it's a great way to play (ie. 1st Q), and when they are not they panic a little and don't know what else to do (ie. 2nd Q).

We are in trouble because we only have one real penetrator on the team, TP, and Tim's knees mean we can't play through him as much. Therefore jumpshooting. Therefore, scoring droughts.

[Horse]

I stopped playing Godfather 2 to watch this game, We better win.

[Spursfan092120]

I stopped playing Godfather 2 to watch this game, We better win.
Shit..that came out? How is it?

[peskypesky]

What do you want to do? Try to block it and get called for the foul?

Yeah, you're right. We should never play defense at the end of quarters.

[Spursfan092120]

Yeah, you're right. We should never play defense at the end of quarters.
I'm talking about a half court heave, dude...you can't get in front of that...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, you're right. We should never play defense at the end of quarters.

No, you make a nonsensical argument. Blake had a guy on him and made it anyway. All of the buzzer beaters I've seen against us this year have been with a guy in their grill. It happens, deal.

[peskypesky]

I'm talking about a half court heave, dude...you can't get in front of that...

I wasn't talking about just this one shot. I'm talking about a trend I've seen all season.

[Horse]

Shit..that came out? How is it?
It's the shit as good as the first if not better.

[Spursfan092120]

It's the shit as good as the first if no better.
Nice...gonna have to pick that up.

[z0sa]

mason could have blocked that shot.

[JohnnySixString]

they seem to take pride in allowing the opposing team to make buzzer beaters. and it pisses me the fuck off.

Were the Spurs high-fiving Blake or something and I missed it? :lmao

Besides, not being able to stop a lucky half-court shot is the least of their problems.

[Spursfan092120]

Were the Spurs high-fiving Blake or something and I missed it? :lmao

Besides, not being able to stop a lucky half-court shot is the least of their problems.
Blazers high fived him.

[sammy]

Come on Spurs! Why is Bonner even playing! WTF! Put in Gooden with Timmy!

[Manufan909]

Timmay!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JohnnySixString]

Blazers high fived him.

Um...that's because he plays for them.
:wow

[Spurs Brazil]

TD hook!

[Spursfan092120]

Mason on Roy and Bonner on Aldridge? Holy shit.

[sammy]

Why isn't Bowen in to guard Roy!

[Spursfan092120]

Um...that's because he plays for them.
:wow
no shit dude..you asked if the Spurs high fived him, and I was saying no..the Blazers did.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop, please sit Bonner, he's clearly off tonight.

[Manufan909]

Only the first Duncan foul.

[sammy]

I swear Pop is going to fuck this game up with that worthless Bonner and Finley who can't guard worth shit!

[de Soto]

Who needs Manu! Good riddance...

[alchemist]

Why isn't Bowen in to guard Roy!
did you see the 2nd Q, Roy was toying with Bowen.

[Spursfan092120]

Pop, please sit Bonner, he's clearly off tonight.
he's more than off

[Spursfan092120]

And just as I say that...lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner!!!!!!!

[sammy]

Take it to the hole Parker! WTF! Don't settle for jumpshots!

[SA210]

Why isn't Bowen in to guard Roy!


Cuz Pop is now Don Nelson

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That commentator doesn't know Bonner's game. He's made that running hook all year when he drives.

[Spursfan092120]

Damnit..if we could just get that two posession lead

[alchemist]

Parker must be fatigued, he isn't getting to the paint.

[Spursfan092120]

Nice D baby.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great D TD

[Spursfan092120]

Parker must be fatigued, he isn't getting to the paint.
They're double and triple teaming him.

[Spursfan092120]

Nice one Bonner

[JohnnySixString]

no shit dude..you asked if the Spurs high fived him, and I was saying no..the Blazers did.

Yes, but I was responding to pesky's post that the Spurs took pride in allowing buzzer beaters.:rolleyes

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 33333333333333333333333333333333333333

[HarlemHeat37]

Bowen was good enough, other than that horrible overplay..Duncan is the one not helping out, since it looks like this will be one of those nights where Timmy can't move..

I think it's clear now that Duncan's health is going to be completely different from a game-to-game basis..

Timmy played great D on the last few possessions though..

[Spursfan092120]

Nice one Fin Dog.

[dogzofwar]

Timmy cannot keep having to cover the 4 and 5 spot on defense with his knees like they are. Please get a big guy in there to help box out and get rebounds. BTW...nice D by TIMMY

[Horse]

I know he does'nt play much D. But Finley has been good lately.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley!!

[Manufan909]

Pop, please sit Bonner, he's clearly off tonight.

O rly???:p:

[SA210]

Bowen is awesome, he needs to start damn it.

[sammy]

Who needs Manu! Good riddance...


Are you nuts! You are an idiot! :bangManu is the heart and soul of this team and his contribution to this team makes it so easier for everyone to win!

[timtonymanu]

Yes, but I was responding to pesky's post that the Spurs took pride in allowing buzzer beaters.:rolleyes

for once ur actually supporting the Spurs. and i dont mean to be a dick saying that.

[Spursfan092120]

Yes, but I was responding to pesky's post that the Spurs took pride in allowing buzzer beaters.:rolleyes
ooh...gotcha...lol..my bad.

[HarlemHeat37]

That commentator doesn't know Bonner's game. He's made that running hook all year when he drives.

national announcers are usually horrible, especially Jon Barry..he makes outrageous comments that don't make any sense in EVERY game he announces..

[Spursfan092120]

for once ur actually supporting the Spurs. and i dont mean to be a dick saying that.
I know..that's why I thought he was being negative..I'm so used to it..lol

[Manufan909]

That commentator doesn't know Bonner's game. He's made that running hook all year when he drives.

I think only Sean and Bill know his game.:lol

[Capt Bringdown]

One of the few times I've seen the Spurs get an easy basket by pushing the ball up the court.
Nice rebound, look and pass by Tony.

[Spursfan092120]

national announcers are usually horrible, especially Jon Barry..he makes outrageous comments that don't make any sense in EVERY game he announces..
May I repeat how glad I am that I can watch this locally and not on ESPN...lol

[alchemist]

They're double and triple teaming him.
he's had Blake on several possessions all alone and still doesn't take it to the paint, I think he's gassed.

[Spursmania]

Oden looks like an old man. lol...:lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bonner is totally a confidence player, which I think a lot of people don't understand. He is capable of playing a really useful role when he believes in himself. When he doesn't, his energy level is low, he misses shots, and is useless.

[Spursfan092120]

he's had Blake on several possessions all alone and still doesn't take it to the paint, I think he's gassed.
No..when you got Przybilla and Aldridge waiting for you to get within 10 feet of the basket, it's a real pain in the ass.

[Spursfan092120]

Oden looks like an old man. lol...:lol
understatement of the year. :)

[sammy]

Pop, please bring in Gooden to help with the rebounding!

[Manufan909]

Anyone else have a wacky feed? It turned to snow on my tv for a couple seconds.

[Spursmania]

Mason!!

[Pauleta14]

Stop blaming Parker for not scoring/going to the hole!!!
He is asked to get EVERYBODY involved!!
+ he is dble teamed...

[Horse]

Looks like Rog is getting it back.

[HarlemHeat37]

Aldridge is so streaky against us..

[sammy]

Oden looks like an old man. lol...:lol

He's Robert Parish incarnate!

[Spursfan092120]

We're giving Aldridge a shootaround.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 3333333333333333333333333

[Spursmania]

Why are they leaving Aldridge open?

[SA210]

We could use a little Bowen right now, just a thought

[HarlemHeat37]

let's keep a fucking lead, just once..

[cnyc3]

aldridge hot

[SA210]

Nice D Duncan :pctoss

[Spursmania]

BOWEN-can you come back in, please?

[Horse]

Need to feed Timmy and as good as they rebound we need Gooden

[Spursmania]

Fin with a Dunk!:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Aldridge killing us

[SA210]

BOWEN-can you come back in, please?

[sammy]

Parker looks gassed!

[timtonymanu]

fuckin Bonner!

[Spursmania]

Good-Bonner can sit his ass down!