Game Blog: Spurs At Kings - April 12

[Chomag]

Man, when our old guys play against young teams the age really starts to show. They look like they are walking with walkers out there. IT might have been nice had Pop kept and played Malik, Hill, and Pops. WE could have used their young energy,the current spurs look just completely out of gas.

It's what pop gets for overplaying the vets IMO.

Wait! we have Hill still on our roster!!!! oh wait...

[spursfan1000]

Bonner needs to make all 3.

[Ice009]

No, actually the players on the floor are responsible for the score.

And I think Pop knows more about what's good for Tim, and by extension the team, than you do.

I disagree. Keep saying it all you want, but I straight up disagree.

Why isn't he getting on them about how they are playing right now?

He doesn't give a shit by the looks of it. I wouldn't be surprised if he's given up on the team with out Manu. He's said it so many times that I've had enough of listening to him. That is one thing I will agree with Ducks about.

TP probably doesn't give a shit either by the way he is playing so far. Tony should tell Pop - here you go play PG tonight I'm taking the night off.

[spursfan1000]

^ misses 1st FT

[HarlemHeat37]

Bonner is becoming unbelievably useless..

[Brazil]

Man the kings are not the worst nba team ? even North Carolina would beat them

[spursfan1000]

For all the guys who are against Duncan resting would you rather take a chance of losing in season or him not playin well in playoffs because he needs more rest? Spurs Ball

[Chomag]

OMG Finely! You cant get a more wide open shot then that...

[Mal]

:lol at Bonner rebounding skills

[spursfan1000]

Good thing Gooden is coming back in.

[peskypesky]

if you can't make open shots, you lose.

[Ice009]

Look at this shit. Bonner can a clean board and it just bounces of his hand. Man Bonner is such a pathetic rebounder.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another WIDE open miss

[Biggems]

that was a hook not a floater by bonner

[spursfan1000]

OMG Finely! You cant get a more wide open shot then that...


Dude chill he isnt Reggie Miller

[peskypesky]

get a stop!!

[HarlemHeat37]

make that shot Finley, god damn..

Pop needs to just throw Hill in here..I know it's not going to happen, but you have to look for some energy when your team is so flat..

[peskypesky]

so sad

[Brazil]

wtf TP ??? they are the kings fuck

[peskypesky]

could we beat the Toros?

[anonoftheinternets]

this game is disgusting.

[HarlemHeat37]

Tony is getting abused on both sides of the floor..

this isn't even sad, it's embarrassing..

[Mal]

can`t watch it. Going sleep. Later boys and girls

[Chomag]

IS it just me, or does it look like SAC seems more hungry to win this one then the Spurs. Umm, whats wrong with that picture?

[SpursFan0728]

omg tp slow down fuck

[spursfan1000]

make that shot Finley, god damn..

Pop needs to just throw Hill in here..I know it's not going to happen, but you have to look for some energy when your team is so flat..


Im pretty sure that Hill would bring some energy off the bench if he got a shot because he would like to prove to POP he is worthy to play.

[Spurs Brazil]

When B.Jackson is playing better than TP we know we're in big trouble

[peskypesky]

Gooden's gonna have to carry this team tonight...

[Mugen]

with the way we have played the last month, you guys are still surprised?

[spursfan1000]

can`t watch it. Going sleep. Later boys and girls


You are such a crybaby, its not even half time yet.

[Spursmania]

Wow, we look really good...:sleep

[HarlemHeat37]

we can't seem to make any fucking free throws..take advantage of the easy points..

[Brazil]

Tp will go for his worst game of the season book it

[SpursFan0728]

we are probably going to give up 60 at half to kings =/

[Spurs Brazil]

We're missing a lot of FTs

[anonoftheinternets]

this game has loss written all over it.

[Chomag]

Someone please remind our guys that this is a must win tonight!!!!!

[quickerblade]

i think something is going on behind the scenes in the spurs locker room, this isnt like the spurs to play like this? did someone fuck eva or something?

[HarlemHeat37]

it's becoming bad luck now..

Sacramento's team is built mostly of streak shooters that don't do anything other than that..they all seem to be making them tonight..

it doesn't help when you give them open shots, and when Tony Parker is getting abused by Bobby fucking Jackson..

[spursfan1000]

Nice reverse layup by Parker :flag: ... fuck u jackson, parker with another layup

[peskypesky]

Pop is a fool for not playing Bowen.

[Spurs Brazil]

Parker playing horrile D

[alchemist]

So you are saying, that we can lose to Kings, because we can we at road ?? Home court is always some sort of advantage, that you can`t give up.
:lol I didn't say we don't want homecourt. I said it isn't important especially with the Spurs having an average home record.

[45 bank shot]

Someone please remind our guys that this is a must win tonight!!!!!

so how do u suggest we do that?
u got pop's number?

[Mugen]

just start the playoffs already

[Biggems]

hey Kings.........FUCK YOU, YOU SORRY SONS OF BITCHES.....you suck all year long and now you want to make every shot you throw up.

[Ice009]

Whoever said we might let the Kings get 60 is a bit off. They might get more ;).

So Pop thinks this team will be OK on the road against possibly the most athletic team in the NBA Portland when we're getting SPANKED by the Kings.

[anonoftheinternets]

Pop is a fool for not playing Bowen.

dude bowen was not playin well. Stop making him the savior. Also then went on this stupid run, when oberto was in. As long as that doesnt happen, I think we should claw back by the end of third.

[45 bank shot]

:depressed
:lol I didn't say we don't want homecourt. I said it isn't important especially with the Spurs having an average home record.
wow then u suggest spurs might be okay if they play on the road
so do they have a better road record?

[Chomag]

hey Kings.........FUCK YOU, YOU SORRY SONS OF BITCHES.....you suck all year long and now you want to make every shot you throw up.

This seems to be the trend in the NBA. Every player and team plays out of their minds only when they play us is seems. lol

[Spursmania]

I just gave Pop a call. Told him ST wanted him to know that we need to win the game. He said he's got us covered. We just need a little patience.

[peskypesky]

I'm glad we've been able to make the Kings smile

[Spurs Brazil]

Kings 10-12 FG in the 2nd quarter

[Spursmania]

Bonner has no touch whatsoever.

[HarlemHeat37]

Beno penetrates on us, and finds an open shooter..

ughhhhhhhh...

[TDfan2007]

this is some of the worst D I've seen in a long, long time.

[Death In June]

Dude chill he isnt Reggie MillerIf you can't hit a wide open shot with any sort of consistency, you don't deserve to be in the NBA.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another 3...

[peskypesky]

gonna need some stiff drinks tonight

:(

[TimDunkem]

WOW Fin was nowhere to be seen when Francisco Garcia caught that ball, but Pop loved that hustle by Gooden. He stood up to applaud. Now can the rest of the team hustle?

[Libri]

Mason with a 3

[Kings241]

hey Kings.........FUCK YOU, YOU SORRY SONS OF BITCHES.....you suck all year long and now you want to make every shot you throw up.

Don't worry I'm sure the Kings will find a way to lose the game in the 2nd half. And yes our team suck so bad that we don't even need to try to tank lol.

[HarlemHeat37]

that was absolutely beautiful..we need more ball movement like that..

[peskypesky]

if we can cut this to 10 at the half i think we'll be okay

[TimDunkem]

Beno penetrates on us, and finds an open shooter..

ughhhhhhhh...

Finley thought it would be a good idea to help on Beno. :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 3333333333333333333

[alchemist]

:depressed
wow then u suggest spurs might be okay if they play on the road
so do they have a better road record?
they have 2 more losses on the road than at home, ZOMFG! :wow

[Spursmania]

Kings cannot continue hitting all their shots.

[Ice009]

dude bowen was not playin well. Stop making him the savior. Also then went on this stupid run, when oberto was in. As long as that doesnt happen, I think we should claw back by the end of third.

I think he is saying if you want DEFENSE START A FUCKING DEFENSIVE LINEUP AND SET THE TONE FROM THE START OF THE GAME.

This offensive lineup has allowed one of the worst team in the league to drop 60 on us in the first half.

FUCK THAT play a defensive lineup from the start.

I've had enough of Bonner and Finley in that 5.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If you can't hit a wide open shot with any sort of consistency, you don't deserve to be in the NBA.

Half the players in the NBA shouldn't be there then... :lol

If we can keep it to around 10 at the half there's nothing to panic about. We are a second half team this year.

[HarlemHeat37]

just play some D..please..it's Sacramento..

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp!

[Spursmania]

That TO is exactly what I thought we'd see more of tonight from he kings.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tp j

[Spursmania]

CP3 would have rolled like a baby and gotten that call.

[Spurs Brazil]

That was a foul

[Libri]

nothing but net for Mason

[HarlemHeat37]

Bowen was playing fine, I don't know what those comments are about..the only bad play he was involved in was the foul where he thought we had a foul to give..other than that, the only points a guy he was covering scored was McCants off a wide open screen where Bowen received no help..

Garcia tried to get by him 3 times, and couldn't get past him once..McCants was shut down on the plays other than the 2 I just mentioned..

[peskypesky]

I think we can safely say the Spurs are a different team when Duncan is suited up.

[anonoftheinternets]

I think he is saying if you want DEFENSE START A FUCKING DEFENSIVE LINEUP AND SET THE TONE FROM THE START OF THE GAME.

This offensive lineup has allowed one of the worst team in the league to drop 60 on us in the first half.

FUCK THAT play a defensive lineup from the start.

I've had enough of Bonner and Finley in that 5.

stop living in the past, its not so easy to trot out a defensive lineup. Previously we had a big three in there, so we can afford to have two non contributing players - bowen and oberto in there. Now it would be parker and 4 defensive players. that would be suicide. Parker is awesome, but hes not God.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

See, there you go. 7pt game, Sacto have been shooting the lights out, nothing to worry about.

You'll see a far more intense Spurs in the 2nd half, and we will win this game.

[peskypesky]

Whew!!! We're back in it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Kings up 61-54 at the half

Let's hope Kings stop making all Js in the 2nd half

[HarlemHeat37]

decent end to the half..TP is turning it on, D looked decent on the final few plays..

hopefully start off the 3rd well and keep the momentum..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Beno owning Parker with his defense!

ROFL

You were saying?

:rolleyes

[Mugen]

about time the real kings show up.

spurs fortunate to be only down by 7 at the half. pretty much sums up the last month or so.

wake up and take this thing over in the 2nd half damnit!

[Spursmania]

stop living in the past, its not so easy to trot out a defensive lineup. Previously we had a big three in there, so we can afford to have two non contributing players - bowen and oberto in there. Now it would be parker and 4 defensive players. that would be suicide. Parker is awesome, but hes not God.

Sequ and Ducks thinks he is.:lol

[alchemist]

Parker has played the 19min, I would give him at max 30 minutes, we need him to be as fresh as possible by next Saturday.

[HarlemHeat37]

See, there you go. 7pt game, Sacto have been shooting the lights out, nothing to worry about.

You'll see a far more intense Spurs in the 2nd half, and we will win this game.

winning the game isn't really in doubt..it's just bad tendencies to sleep on teams..it's always better to play hard and smart at this point of the season, we need a rhythm going into the playoffs..

[crc21209]

That's more like it! That's what I'm talkin about! Tony was finally able to get in there and be aggressive! Now continue that in the 2nd half.

[peskypesky]

stop living in the past, its not so easy to trot out a defensive lineup. Previously we had a big three in there, so we can afford to have two non contributing players - bowen and oberto in there. Now it would be parker and 4 defensive players. that would be suicide. Parker is awesome, but hes not God.

TP, Mason, Bowen, Gooden, KT.
That's 3 scorers and 2 defenders.

[Ice009]

stop living in the past, its not so easy to trot out a defensive lineup. Previously we had a big three in there, so we can afford to have two non contributing players - bowen and oberto in there. Now it would be parker and 4 defensive players. that would be suicide. Parker is awesome, but hes not God.

I'd rather the score be 43-36 or something like that rather than letting the Kings drop 60 on us.

How do you know it wouldn't be better? The only times that Pop started Bruce this year the defense was pretty darn good and was probably one of our best stretches of the season defensively.

[TimDunkem]

winning the game isn't really in doubt..it's just bad tendencies to sleep on teams..it's always better to play hard and smart at this point of the season, we need a rhythm going into the playoffs..

The way some people were posting a few pages back says otherwise. :lol

[Ice009]

TP, Mason, Bowen, Gooden, KT.
That's 3 scorers and 2 defenders.

lol don't worry about it man that makes too much sense. Pop and the rest of his fans wouldn't go for that.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think he is saying if you want DEFENSE START A FUCKING DEFENSIVE LINEUP AND SET THE TONE FROM THE START OF THE GAME.

This offensive lineup has allowed one of the worst team in the league to drop 60 on us in the first half.

FUCK THAT play a defensive lineup from the start.

I've had enough of Bonner and Finley in that 5.


stop living in the past, its not so easy to trot out a defensive lineup. Previously we had a big three in there, so we can afford to have two non contributing players - bowen and oberto in there. Now it would be parker and 4 defensive players. that would be suicide. Parker is awesome, but hes not God.

Well said.

Whether we like it or not, this year's team is not capable of classical Spurs defense for long periods. We live or die by the jumper this year.

[SpursFan0728]

Parker has played the 19min, I would give him at max 30 minutes, we need him to be as fresh as possible by next Saturday.

We need him to win the game. A few more mins here and there won't affect his "freshness".

[anonoftheinternets]

TP, Mason, Bowen, Gooden, KT.
That's 3 scorers and 2 defenders.

very nice, and ur bench would be?

udoka, finley, i dont even know who, bonner, oberto?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

winning the game isn't really in doubt..it's just bad tendencies to sleep on teams..it's always better to play hard and smart at this point of the season, we need a rhythm going into the playoffs..

It is for a lot of the other cliffjumpers in the thread! :lol

As for a rhythm going into the playoffs, sorry, but it's too late for that. No SPAM, no Manu, beaten up Tim, Bruce mostly MIA... at this point it's cross your fingers and hope time.

[45 bank shot]

this is not a good half but still acceptable
so letZ get back in game mode in 2nd half

[crc21209]

Here's the thing that annoys me....out of all the bigs...Matt freaking Bonner got the most mins!!! WTF?!?!

Bonner- 13 mins
Thomas- 11 mins
Gooden-10 mins
Oberto- 5 mins

More Gooden and Thomas, LESS BONNER.

[peskypesky]

Well said.

Whether we like it or not, this year's team is not capable of classical Spurs defense for long periods.

Is that you, Pop?

Well, you know if you played Bowen and Thomas more, they might be able to play better defense.

[TimDunkem]

Here's the thing that annoys me....out of all the bigs...Matt freaking Bonner got the most mins!!! WTF?!?!

Bonner- 13 mins
Thomas- 11 mins
Gooden-10 mins
Oberto- 5 mins

More Gooden and Thomas, LESS BONNER.
When Bonner starts letting rebounds go through his fingers, it's time to take him out.

[anonoftheinternets]

I'd rather the score be 43-36 or something like that rather than letting the Kings drop 60 on us.

How do you know it wouldn't be better? The only times that Pop started Bruce this year the defense was pretty darn good and was probably one of our best stretches of the season defensively.

pop starts bowen if the oppoenet is pierce or someone like that. Its pointless for this kings lineup. And is the SF scoring all teh points? I remember them goin on this stupid run, when bobby jackson made some bullshit shots, and friggin spencer hawkes playing like hes hakeem and hitting a three over oberto. Please explain how bowen woudl magically prevent those shots. Its not a video game where u "plug bowen". bowen does have a role, but imo mostly on "certain" players, pop feels he can guard.

[ducks]

kigs 7-10 from downtown
only down 7
spurs in great postion

[peskypesky]

very nice, and ur bench would be?

udoka, finley, i dont even know who, bonner, oberto?

First, the starters would play long minutes. It's necessary when you're missing 2 of the big 3.

My bench would be Vaughn, Hill, Finley, Udoka, Bonner/Oberto.

[anonoftheinternets]

Here's the thing that annoys me....out of all the bigs...Matt freaking Bonner got the most mins!!! WTF?!?!

Bonner- 13 mins
Thomas- 11 mins
Gooden-10 mins
Oberto- 5 mins

More Gooden and Thomas, LESS BONNER.

i really dont know the answer to ths, but i guess since he played so well earlier in the year - almost 50% from 3 :wow... pop is still givin him a chance to get back to that form. If he doesnt, dont worry he wont see the PO. But give hima chance to rebound against kings, if he clicks its a big plus for this year. If he doesnt, he wont make it to the PO, let alone next year.

[anonoftheinternets]

First, the starters would play long minutes. It's necessary when you're missing 2 of the big 3.

My bench would be Vaughn, Hill, Finley, Udoka, Bonner/Oberto.

excellent should we just tank the b2b then? with teh starters palying long minutes? What if the kings had really sucked? THen pop playing the starters conservatively interspered with losers from teh bench would have been brillaint no?

[Biggems]

we make our FTs and it is a 1 pt game.

[TDfan2007]

Tony scores so easily you almost take his talent for granted. It's amazing.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

pop starts bowen if the oppoenet is pierce or someone like that. Its pointless for this kings lineup. And is the SF scoring all teh points? I remember them goin on this stupid run, when bobby jackson made some bullshit shots, and friggin spencer hawkes playing like hes hakeem and hitting a three over oberto. Please explain how bowen woudl magically prevent those shots. Its not a video game where u "plug bowen". bowen does have a role, but imo mostly on "certain" players, pop feels he can guard.

Again, well said.

Obviously Pop does not have the same confidence he once had in Bruce, because he doesn't use him like he used to - to cool off the hot perimeter guy, whoever it may be.

When you have no Tim, you're playing Bonner rather than Horry, Bruce barely gets 12 minutes a game, and Manu is sitting )not a great individual defender, but a gifted steal-gambler), there's no way you can play D at the level we've come to expect of the Spurs.

[TDfan2007]

we make our FTs and it is a 1 pt game.

If this team shot FTs better we'd be a top 2 seed...

[Spursmania]

If this team shot FTs better we'd be a top 2 seed...

Damn right. :bang

[Biggems]

If this team shot FTs better we'd be a top 2 seed...

not really......cause we dont get enough FT attempts....cause we dont have CP3, Lebron, Wade, or Gasol

[alchemist]

Has any Spur team during the Pop era ever shot in the top 5 % wise for FT's?

[HarlemHeat37]

Roger is heating up..we need it badly..

[tony09manu]

Roggggggerrrrr Massssssonnnnnnn Jrrrrrrrrrrr!

[Spursmania]

Wow-great 4 point play.

[TimDunkem]

Nice shot by RMJ. :ihit

[anonoftheinternets]

maaaaaaaaassssson

[HarlemHeat37]

Spencer Hawes is having the game of his life, just because I hate him as a player...

Kurt is playing horribly..

[Ice009]

Well said.

Whether we like it or not, this year's team is not capable of classical Spurs defense for long periods. We live or die by the jumper this year.

No it's not well said.

How do you know for sure that we couldn't get back to being a defensive team?

We've only got a small sample size to go off of and when Bruce was playing more and started those few games I thought the defense was pretty good.

Pop never even tried it long enough.

This is similar to the Dallas series is 2006. Everyone wanted to go big in that series, but Pop kept going small. Are you going to say to me that it was the right decision. It very well may have been, but Pop never even tried to go big to see how that would work out. You can't dismiss something if you don't even bother to try it and give enough time to see if it works or not.

[HarlemHeat37]

stop jacking up 3s..wow..

[HarlemHeat37]

Kurt was being held, obviously no call..

[spursparker9]

65-62

[HarlemHeat37]

I highly doubt there are 5 guys in the NBA that set better screens than Kurt Thomas..he makes it into an art form..

[Biggems]

that wasnt goaltending...the ref blew it. and he was all the way across the court....bad call

but I will definitely take it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hello, 3pt game.

Where are all the cliffjumpers?

[Libri]

Spurs down by 3

[bbarry]

spurs = suck shooting the ball. must be worst in the league at this.

[HarlemHeat37]

I think we've shown we can be a solid defensive team for stretches..we're ranked 4th or 5th in the NBA IIRC..the problem is that we are unable to mix both..so when our offense is clicking, our D has been inconsistent..and when our D has been clicking, our offense has been poor..

we had the same problem last season..

[alchemist]

I highly doubt there are 5 guys in the NBA that set better screens than Kurt Thomas..he makes it into an art form..
when you're as wide as a refrigerator you better be setting screens & picks.

[timaios]

that wasnt goaltending...the ref blew it. and he was all the way across the court....bad call

but I will definitely take it.

The ball touched the glass before the block. Good call.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

No it's not well said.

How do you know for sure that we couldn't get back to being a defensive team?

We've only got a small sample size to go off of and when Bruce was playing more and started those few games I thought the defense was pretty good.


Again, well said.

Obviously Pop does not have the same confidence he once had in Bruce, because he doesn't use him like he used to - to cool off the hot perimeter guy, whoever it may be.

When you have no Tim, you're playing Bonner rather than Horry, Bruce barely gets 12 minutes a game, and Manu is sitting (not a great individual defender, but a gifted steal-gambler), there's no way you can play D at the level we've come to expect of the Spurs.

[Biggems]

Hello, 3pt game.

Where are all the cliffjumpers?

we need to stop jacking up so many 3s....attack the rim or shoot some midrange jumpers.

[Pauleta14]

tp 5ast despite KT

[peskypesky]

Go Spurs Go!!

[Biggems]

The ball touched the glass before the block. Good call.

no it didnt...

[TimDunkem]

we need to stop jacking up so many 3s....attack the rim or shoot some midrange jumpers.
We are attacking the rim. The Spurs have around 20 fts. The Spurs are balancing well. No one would complain if the open shots went in.

[HarlemHeat37]

nice move from Garcia..Mason isn't big enough to stop him there..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

come on Spurs!!

[peskypesky]

Parker is awesome.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Spencer Hawes is having the game of his life, just because I hate him as a player...

Kurt is playing horribly..

Just think of Spencer as Brad Miller-lite.

I love KT, think he's been our most consistent non-big 3 player this year. He's just having an off night.


I highly doubt there are 5 guys in the NBA that set better screens than Kurt Thomas..he makes it into an art form..

Yup, he sets awesome screens, one fo the best in the NBA no doubt.

[peskypesky]

Bonner for 3!

[HarlemHeat37]

Bonner really needs to learn how to flop..Hawes pushed him around a few times down low when he was pinning him, he stumbled a bit, but he should have fell..that's how you get calls in the NBA..

I can guarantee that Kurt or Robert Horry would have flopped..

[Biggems]

Hawes is a nice young talent.....

[peskypesky]

nice move by Mason

[Libri]

that was a good drive and layup by Mason

[alchemist]

Mason finally learning how to take it to the rim. *round of applause*

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Parker shoulda taken that last one to the rim

[Biggems]

Finley is off tonight.....he has been the one who has been good from outside while the rest have been struggling, but tonight he is off

[HarlemHeat37]

Just think of Spencer as Brad Miller-lite.







he's definitely comparable to Brad Miller, that's who I thought of when he entered the L..I'm not a fan of Brad Miller at all as well, so that doesn't help:lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Bonner is finished

[Thomas82]

Finley is ice cold tonight.

[TimDunkem]

lol Kurt stopped Thompson in his tracks. That refrigerator comparison was very appropriate. :lol

[Biggems]

Nocioni was over Thomas' back and Hawes was holding him.

bad foul call

[alchemist]

about 3 drives this quarter where Parker decided to pass it instead of laying it up.

[peskypesky]

Tony!!

[HarlemHeat37]

get Finley off the floor..

obviously Pop takes Mason off the floor instead of Finley, even though Roger is hot..

[Libri]

TP steal and layup

[Thomas82]

Mason finally learning how to take it to the rim. *round of applause*


He really needs to work on that over the summer.

[Capt Bringdown]

Finley having one of those "one fer" nights. I'll be glad when he finally exits stage left.

[Biggems]

damn.....TP was too fast for his own good on that fast break

[Pauleta14]

I hate saying it but TP has to be selfish at this point!!
He is the only on who CAN score...

[HarlemHeat37]

ugh..I know we'll never see anything different, but Michael Finley wouldn't be getting more than 20 MPG on any other team in the NBA..

[itzsoweezee]

mike finley is killing the spurs

[spursparker9]

was that a behind a back pass to garcia from fin?

[peskypesky]

tie game

Go Spurs Go!

[Thomas82]

Come on Spurs, let's quit playing around with these fools!!

[TimDunkem]

get Finley off the floor..

obviously Pop takes Mason off the floor instead of Finley, even though Roger is hot..

lol It's hilarious really. I can't help but laugh.

[Brazil]

Tp will go for his worst game of the season book it

:lol it worked

[Thomas82]

I hate saying it but TP has to be selfish at this point!!
He is the only on who CAN score...

Him and Gooden.

[Spursmania]

this Hawes guy is killing us.

[Biggems]

can someone call Tonya Harding and sick her on Spencer Hawes

[peskypesky]

spencer hawes is killing the spurs

fixed

[Thomas82]

this Hawes guy is killing us.

He looks like Tim Duncan out there tonight!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

After allowing SAC to get 36 points in the second quarter, they are only held to 14 in the third.

Timeout by Pop.

[HarlemHeat37]

so it's the same trend all game..

we get it within a possession or 2(in this case, we tied it)..then we make a stupid decision or have a bad miss on the other end, and Sacramento instantly scores a few baskets in a row to extend the lead again..

[Ice009]

Again poor defense from the Spurs, just letting the Kings grab a 4 point lead.

[Thomas82]

Good call with the timeout, we don't need to let this one get away from us.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

he's definitely comparable to Brad Miller, that's who I thought of when he entered the L..I'm not a fan of Brad Miller at all as well, so that doesn't help:lol

Yeah, I like my centres to play some D and intimidate, and Miller/Hawes don't do much of that, but if you want to see a centre with nice offensive touch from all over the court, Hawes isn't a bad choice for the future.

[Thomas82]

After allowing SAC to get 36 points in the second quarter, they are only held to 14 in the third.

Timeout by Pop.

That's the difference in the game right there.

[HarlemHeat37]

Yeah, I like my centres to play some D and intimidate, and Miller/Hawes don't do much of that, but if you want to see a centre with nice offensive touch from all over the court, Hawes isn't a bad choice for the future.

I agree, but like you, I'm just not a fan of big men like that..

Brad Miller is the best big man passer in the NBA though, I'll give him that..

[Thomas82]

so it's the same trend all game..

we get it within a possession or 2(in this case, we tied it)..then we make a stupid decision or have a bad miss on the other end, and Sacramento instantly scores a few baskets in a row to extend the lead again..

That is one sickening trend.

[Spursmania]

The Spurs have to have a nice run here. Try to close out the 3rd in the lead.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'll be happy if we're tied or down 1-2 at the end of the quarter..that would be fine with me..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Paul>TP>>>DWill>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all other PGs

[HarlemHeat37]

bad possession..nice D from Sacto there though..

[Spursmania]

damn, not exactly how we wanted to come out after a time out.

[HarlemHeat37]

beautiful pass by Bowen, great awareness..

nice pin down from Gooden..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bonner breaks the trap!!! :lmao

[anonoftheinternets]

Lolololol bonner running the floor

[SpursFan0728]

Bonner with the dribble

[HarlemHeat37]

I think Pop would be happier if Beno stayed scoreless, as opposed to getting the W..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Beno 0-8

Any wonder Pop has Benophobia (TM)? :lol

[alchemist]

that Finley turnover was so damn costly, god damnit

[HarlemHeat37]

does Ime miss anymore?...

[Spursmania]

Finally, the drought ends.

[Libri]

Ime hitting the 3

pass by Tony

[HarlemHeat37]

Garcia finally beats Bowen..good move..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Harlem - you just passed 3000 posts. :toast

[HarlemHeat37]

if Ime continues to make shots at a decent rate, he's just a huge upgrade over Finley..obviously the minutes would never reflect that..

[Ice009]

I really thought 2-3 months ago that Ime could play like this and get into an offensive rhythm if given the court time. It's been disappointing that he hasn't but there is still plenty of time for Ime to keep it going.

Come on Ime. Keep it going man.

[HarlemHeat37]

Harlem - you just passed 3000 posts. :toast

:toast

[Biggems]

3 pt game.....we need a stop here

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Would you do the Progressive chick?

[HarlemHeat37]

Kurt with the great block..

[Libri]

good block by Kurt

[Biggems]

damn we needed that 3 by Mason

[HarlemHeat37]

obviously Mason misses..he shouldn't even have went off after that hot stretch..just because Pop likes seeing Finley's ass in shorts..

[SpursFan0728]

can we attack the rim instead of shooting

[Spursmania]

LMAO at Calling Udoka's rebound a "man's rebound" :lmao:lmao

[45 bank shot]

mason at pg is unacceptable

[J.T.]

Would you do the Progressive chick?

Sure.

[Biggems]

Spurs slowly chipping away at the lead. We need to start strong in the 4th

I wish Pop would put Hill in.....I want Hill, Mason, Udoka, Gooden, and Thomas to start the 4th

[Ice009]

What is Mason doing. Pull up for a fucking three. That shot wouldn't have even counted.

[Spursmania]

mason at pg is unacceptable

Unfortunately, not to Pop.:depressed

[Biggems]

Would you do the Progressive chick?

Yes I would.

[timaios]

And here we go with Mason at PG.

[Brazil]

No TP for beginning the 4th = Loss

[bigdog]

Why on Earth would Pop put Mason in at PG when they're losing??
Seriously, it's depressing.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Oh for fucksake. Was that advertorial long enough or what??? :rolleyes

And now the commentators getting on the bandwagon...

[HarlemHeat37]

Gooden is gonna have to score a few to start off the quarter..

[Biggems]

What is Mason doing. Pull up for a fucking three. That shot wouldn't have even counted.

he got the shot off in time, but it was too hard. I agree, he should have pulled up for 3.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Buy Buy Buy!!!

[45 bank shot]

hope not 4Q =2Q

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why on Earth would Pop put Mason in at PG when they're losing??
Seriously, it's depressing.

Get with the program:

Benophobia (TM)!

[HarlemHeat37]

Ime is such a good passer..

[Biggems]

my hamsters must be retarded, cause they cant figure out how to turn the car on, much less drive it.

[Ice009]

What a board and fucking pass from IME.

[Libri]

Ime pass to Mason for a layup

[Brazil]

Ime running the POint !! great new idea !!

[Spursmania]

Crazy eyes is pissed at that call. Did you see his eyes.:wow:wow

[HarlemHeat37]

come on Mason..what a soft foul..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So, no-one would do the Progressive chick? She's decidedly odd, but so am I, so I think i would... :lol

[Biggems]

damn, our FT shooting is atrocious.

[HarlemHeat37]

beautiful move from Gooden..he needs to stay in the post, he has some solid moves in there..no more fadeaways..

it's also funny that Gooden can't make free throws anymore now that he's a Spur..

[Ice009]

Man Gooden has some good moves.

[itzsoweezee]

damn, gooden is a real ballhog. no wonder he's averaging .2 assist a game.

[024]

bad free throw shooting is contagious on the spurs.

[Libri]

aww man, Gooden misses two free throws

[HarlemHeat37]

more bad luck..ridiculous..

[Biggems]

i notice Gooden shoots poorly from the line when he leans back during the shot.

[peskypesky]

just like that the kings are up by 5

[HarlemHeat37]

Pop needs to get Parker in the game immediately before the game gets out of hand..

[Ice009]

Spurs choking it up with no Parker out there :(.

[45 bank shot]

I know it
mason pg fail

[Biggems]

IME shoot the damn ball........ugh

[Ice009]

Pop needs to get Parker in the game immediately before the game gets out of hand..

Don't worry about it. Pop isn't.

[Biggems]

they call some cheap ass fouls on us, its annoying as hell

[cnyc3]

i've never seen a udoka basket after a pump fake