Spurs-Nuggets Official Game Blog

[Kori Ellis]

:blah :blah :blah

[Manu20]

Will Nazr show up?

Manu needs to start hitting some 3s (1-15 the last 5 games)

[wildbill2u]

Don't forget. Help those of us who can't see or hear the game by giving scores and whatever descriptions you can give of the play. Imaging you're a play by play announcer.

[Solid D]

High altitude lung-grabber in the 1st quarter for the Spurs, perhaps?

[nzkickass]

Yaya

Spurs vs Nuggets - Live on ESPN in NZ :spin

So i hope Marks gets a few mins atleast.

GO SPURS
GO SEAN

[bonesinaz]

Don't forget. Help those of us who can't see or hear the game by giving scores and whatever descriptions you can give of the play. Imaging you're a play by play announcer.

The game is on ESPN nationally.

[foodie2]

Is it on locally here in SA as well, does anyone know? I'd generally rather hear Sean Elliott than some ESPN losers.

[Solid D]

Yes.

[Solid D]

It's also on KENS TV.

[Spurs košarka kultura]

Solid D you doing the blog tonight? I missed your play-by-play last time, no one does it like you bro, and I on behalf of everyone else who doesn't get to watch the games would like to take this moment to thank you. By the way, how come WOAI won't stream Spurs games? :depressed

[exstatic]

I'd generally rather hear Sean Elliott than some ESPN losers.
On the other hand, it could be Land and Blanks. :wow

[Solid D]

I'll try to do some PBP, Basketball Culture. Thanks. I think WOAI doesn't stream because of NBA Live audio agreement ($9.95 US/Month).

[Hook Dem]

It's Sean & Stockton on KENS

[Spurs košarka kultura]

I think WOAI doesn't stream because of NBA Live audio agreement ($9.95 US/Month).
Cheap ass bastards, oh well I am after all on the company computer :spin

[Solid D]

Spurs will be wearing their white unis tonight due to the home team Denver wearing their throwbacks from 1975 - Blue unis.

[Solid D]

http://www.remembertheaba.com/DenverMaterial/IsselJumperKellerCloseNice.jpg

[Solid D]

Will Bruce lock up Carmello and turn him into a head-shaking, quivering mass of humanity? :D

[Solid D]

http://www.remembertheaba.com/DenverMaterial/ThompsonDunkKarl3.jpg

David Skywalker Thompson, circa 1975, throws down on Spur George Karl. :fro

[ZStomp]

Spurs in whites?!?!?!

[Dex]

We get the white unis tonight. :spin

Maybe we'll forget we're playing on the road this way.

[Solid D]

Dermarr Johnson steals from Gino and lays it in after Manu grabbed the opening tip.

[ShoogarBear]

Uh, Rasho took a few steps there.

[Dex]

Spurs playing sloppy early. 2 early TOs. Hopefully they wake up quick.

Fortunately, the Nuggets aren't looking to sharp either.

[Solid D]

Rasho fakes up and under but travels. Not sure about that. 3 seconds on Denver at other end though.

Spurs wearing black shoes with white unis. Horry nails the rt. corner 3!!!

[Dex]

Horry for three! :king

[Solid D]

Nene misses layup bothered by Rasho. Off. reb. Anthony long wing jumper up and over. Spurs ball. TO to Rasho from Gino.

A. Miller all the way in for the layup. TP off the screen wing j, swish!

5-4.

[Dex]

5-4 Spurs off the Tony jumpshot.

Easy two for Anthony puts Denver back up.

[Solid D]

Bowen misses left corner three, fastbreak snowbird Denver layup.

Parker with the runner in the lane, swish. 7-6

Spurs matchup zone, Camby from the wing, swish.

[Dex]

Spurs have missed the chance to break Denver's will early.

Looks like it might be a long game.

[Dex]

Horry playin hard.

Drives after the block on Tony to put SA back up, 9-8

[Solid D]

Dermarr Johnson fouls Manu off the screen. Horry from TP out high, takes it all the way in for the drop in!!!

Rasho with the Block!!! Manu misses corner three, Dermarr in the other end corner, 3 Good.

Camby blocks Horry but Nene loses ball OB. Timeout. 9-11

[Dex]

First timeout with 5:53 left in the first. :wow

That was a fast eighth of a game.

Spurs need to pick up intensity, especially on D.

I'm going to get a soda.

[Manu20]

It's weird seeing the spurs in white on the road.

[Dex]

Carmelo kind of Ps me O. But I don't really know why.

I honestly have nothing against the guy. :oops

[milkyway21]

Spurs in whites?!?!?!it's okay. the Spurs are on 5-game LOSIN streak in Black/Gray, anyway... :rolleyes

[Dex]

Spurs need to quit turning over the effing ball.

[Solid D]

Bowen misses pumpfake wing jumper. Spurs surround middle and Miller turns it over.

Camby steals from TP at top for breakaway layup. 9-13

Barry in misses jumper. Cambe fadeaway baseline swish.

Spurs can't hit a shot. Horry misses 3, Bowen reb. Nazr misses reverse layup in traffic.

[ShoogarBear]

That was a Rasho-weak layup attempt by Nazr

[milkyway21]

...came in late. Why's Manu NOT in the game?

[Tek_XX]

KENS is much easier to watch than ESPN.

Spurs playing like they're continuing the last road trip they were on.

[Dex]

Damn them. Damn them all.

[Solid D]

Anthony fouled at the hoop by BB. 2 FTs by Carmelo good. 9-17. Timeout.

Najera comes in.

[Hook Dem]

We're 8 pts down. Got 'em right where we want 'em. :lol

[Solid D]

Nobody should expect the Spurs to come out strong in the 1st in Denver. It takes time to get used to the air.

[Tek_XX]

That is such bull$hit, the air is playing no part in this.

Will pop play the soft card?

[exstatic]

Gving up too many transition baskets, and digging a hole. It'll be a LOT tougher coming back on the road.

[Dex]

Oh yeah. We also need the ball to go through our basket more. :(

[Solid D]

For the Nuggets, it's the starters, still plus Najera for Nene.
Spurs, TP, Barry, Bowen, Horry, Nazr.

Nuggets on 9-0 run.

Horry off screen roll misses baseline j.

A. Miller layup goaltend, 11-0 run. Parker rt. wing 3!!!!!!!

[milkyway21]

OMG, 3 rbds? is that all we get in the 1st qtr?

[Dex]

Parker with the three, but the Nuggets are still hitting everything.

Hopefully, it doesn't stay that way long.

[bonesinaz]

Nobody should expect the Spurs to come out strong in the 1st in Denver. It takes time to get used to the air.

That's an understatement. I live at the same elevation as Denver, it took 3 months to get acclimated.

[Dex]

Nazr with the reverse. May have shuffled his feet a little, but two points is two points.

[Hook Dem]

We're playing a perimiter game! Drive to the damn basket!!!!!!!!

[Solid D]

Camby off screen at top swish. Wow :wow

Parker off the handoff from Horry, blocked o/b. (and fouled no call).

Parker for 3 at top, no. Barry reb. and fouled.

Manu back in.

Manu wing j, no good. Miller low block over TP good. 12-23

Nazr baseline upfake reverse layup good in traffic. 14-23.

[milkyway21]

damn, this Marcy Camby keeps blocking our shots...

Manu is in:elephant,do something, man.

[milkyway21]

Nuggets - 71% FG :wtf

[ShoogarBear]

Yeah, I think he walked, too, but I'll take it.

Denver is guaranteed to stop playing defense for stretches. The question is whether the Spurs will be too far behind or not trying hard enough to take advantage when it does.

[ducks]

denver will cool off

[Solid D]

Anthony creates contact on Rasho, Rasho blocks but foul called on Rasho. 2FTs good by Melo.

Beno is in for TP. Rasho and Nazr in pivot. Giino knocked off balance baseline and called for walk on 360 spin. TO

Nuggets offensive rebounding 3 and 4 and 5 tips, no good but foul on Manu. :(

Camby 2 FTs good. 14-27

[Hook Dem]

They're whippin us on the boards. Bring in Marks!

[Dex]

Denver is denying the inside game. I knew other teams were going to catch on eventually.

Spurs need to get a damn rebound, make a damn shot, and hold on to the damn ball.

And it would be nice if the refs would blow a damn whistle for us, too.

[Solid D]

Manu off screen, off-balance shot airball contested, o/b off Denver's foot.

Nazr can't get out of own way and walks in paint defended by Camby.

[xcoriate]

damn, this Marcy Camby keeps blocking our shots...

Hell be injured by the second half so dont worry

:rollin

[Tek_XX]

It's official, Nazr is soft

[ShoogarBear]

It would be nice if we had a forward who could grab about 6 offensive rebounds and get about 12 FTAs tonight.

[Dex]

Did Nazr just pass to himself?

[xcoriate]

Whoah Campy is killing us though,

10 poins 5 rebs 3 blocks 2 assists in the first quater alone

OUCH!!!

[Solid D]

Wes Person and Boykins in. Camby misses j. Quarter ends. 14-27.

[Dex]

It's all part of the master plan.

[Tek_XX]

master plan to suck

[Solid D]

It is very clear the Spurs have all the outside shots they want. Denver clogging the lane with 3 and 4 guys. Virtually no penetrations being allowed without getting stiffled or stuffed.

[dn0]

it's going to get really ugly if those 3's don't go in..

[Hook Dem]

Well.......so much for a fast start.

[Manu20]

5 rebounds for the Spurs in the 1st quarter!! WTF

[Solid D]

That was a clank-fest of a 1st qtr. Spurs 30% and lucky to be that, really.

[exstatic]

Time to break out the Manu silver jersey.

[Dex]

Nuggets still hitting from fucking everywhere.

Marks gets stuffed on the other end.

I wanna see Kiwi hit a three.

[boutons]

Spurs getting beat on both ends. No hustle, 5 -14 RBs. Offense sucks, no ball movement, nobody can hit shit. Worst is getting out-hustled on the boards. Spurs don't want this game. Let's go home to the comfort/security of SBC.

[Solid D]

Sean Marks in with Rasho, Barry, Manu, Beno.

Marks takes it middle lane over Marks rattles in.

Marks tries to dunk over Nene, blocked.

Boykins misses j. Gino uptempo rt. wing down baseline, tumbles and fouled, blocking fl.

1 of 2 FTs good.

[boutons]

TWolves staying close to Suns late in 4th.

[Dex]

Denver Nuggets are going to the line every other trip, and Pop puts in...Marks and Mass?

[Solid D]

T_Mass in now.

T-Mass with the block inside, Beno gathers it in in corner.

Beno misses 10 footer. Boykins takes it in all the way and gets fouled by Sean.

2 FTs good by the Mighty-mite. 15-31.

[Solid D]

Mass on great pass from Beno, blocked by Nene.

Steal by Najera, 3 missed by Person.

Barry takes it strong left side, banks it in and 1. Misses FT. 17-31. :(

[Dex]

Barry with the And-1 after Massenburg almost forgets how to dribble.

Brent misses the FT :( Not a good sign.

Oh look, another foul at the other end.

[Dex]

And they're 10-10 from the line

[Solid D]

Nene fouled by Mass. Nuggets are uptempo and playing impressive D. FTs good. 17-33.

Marks tries 2 hand dunk again and is blocked by Najera and fouled.

2 FTs good by Marks. 19-33 with 9:42.

[Solid D]

Najera runs baseline breaking matchup zone. athletic reverse. wow!!!

Manu to Beno layup, yes.

Boykins with the miss.

Manu misses in traffic, off. reb. by Manu, again, again, Manu out to Beno up top for 3!!!!!!!!!

[Dex]

Beno BIG THREE on the Manu kickout...after some major scrapping, might I add!

Offensive foul, back to the Spurs.

Timeout, Denver by 11.

[boutons]

ok, Spurs shaking off the cobwebs and waking up, some hustle. gotta stay close

[Hook Dem]

Sean Marks and Manu came to play tonight! They need a little help!

[gr8jason]

We'll get it back!

[Manu20]

Spurs making a little run.

[Solid D]

Crash near FT line, Buckner and Manu. Offensive foul. yes. Timeout.

Slight run by Spurs...keep it coming while the Nuggets are small.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

on a sidenote suns up 104-95 on wolves with 1:30 left :oops

[Solid D]

Come-on Sean Marks. Get more hops. Take that tot strong or not at all. :lol

[Solid D]

TP and Beno backcourt.

Manu in back out to TP, clank.

Horry and Mass in pivot. Now Bowen replaces Manu. Still small in backcrt.

[Dex]

Phuck Phoenix.

Tony with the brick, T-Mass with yet another foul.

Maybe we can get them in the penalty before 6. :rolleyes

[Dex]

And momentum goes kerrr....thppt.

[Solid D]

Najera off screen roll sweet off-balance leaner over Mass.

Mass throws it just a bit outside to Beno. TO.

Nene misses.

TP drives off top screen and ball slapped off his knee. o/b. :(

[Dex]

Okay, is it me, or is this officiating BS?

Am I really that much of a homer?

[Hook Dem]

Nuggets and refs playing well!

[Solid D]

Wilks in for Beno. Nene over Horry great quick move, good. 24-39.

Horry charges rt. lane, TO again. Camby dominating paint, again.

Wilks, TP, Bowen Hory, Rasho now. Spurs in zone.

Bad call on Foul on Bowen Anthony was leaning on Bruce. Home cookin' call replay shows.

[Dex]

Apparently the Spurs aren't allowed to fight for a boxout or rebound.

[Hook Dem]

I have never seen a more one sided officiating!!!!!!

[gr8jason]

Definatly 5 on 8 in this game.

[boutons]

Spurs are totally sleepwalking, unmotivated. Nugs play a little defense, hustle the boards, and the Spurs collapse. Tim wouldn't make any difference tonight.

[Solid D]

Glover in now.

Wilks sweet wing jumper after faking Boykins down.

[Dex]

Wilks with a pretty jumpshot.

Pop needs to simma down with the Musical Chairs bench management.

[Tek_XX]

Spurs making the Nuggets look real good

Aparently the refs are making it known that no one can touch Melo

[Solid D]

Anthony spins on Bowen baseline, fouled by Wilks. 2 FTs good.

TP all the way in layup blocked by Camby.

Nuggets Melo misses, o/b.

Wilks sneaks inside spins, 5 foot hook swisher!!! 28-40

[Dex]

Little man Wilks with a hookshot in the lane.

At least someone is trying to wake the team up.

And another effing foul at the other end. Spurs still not allowed to play defense.

[Solid D]

Boykins fouled by Wilks. 2 FTs by Boykins good. 28-42 3:47

Bowen almost loses it gets up with ball and blocked by Camby, again. :wow

[Dex]

Bowen levels Carmelo. Won't do much for his reputation.

[Dex]

Ugh. We need a three, please.

[Dex]

Can I just watch the tape I have of the Houston game instead of this?

[Solid D]

Wilks, TP, Glover, Bowen, Rasho.

TP out to Glover rt. wing 3, misses hard.

Boykins off screen left, banks it in.

Boykins pokes ball out from behind on Wilks to Camby. Touchdown pass to Earl. 2 pts. Timeout.

[NZHayden]

hows my man marks doin?
ive got him down for 2pts in 0 minutes sounds pretty good to me

[exstatic]

The Spurs bigs need to step up. Sean is right. Camby is just LEAVING whomever he's on and erasing anything by our penetrators.

[boutons]

Spurs are embarrassing themselves again, like the NY and IND games. They don't have a clue how to play basketball. The very worst is that they are just being outhustled. Unforgiveable.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

holy crap they suck, Marks has been blocked twice and looks stupid on defense

[milkyway21]

S@$%t! :cuss
Camby's blocking almost all our shots (5blks). seems he's gunninf for the DPOY now that AK & TD are in IL :cuss

[Hook Dem]

Spurs should just refuse to play 2nd half, pay fine, and head home for some rest before playing Lakers. Refs are too much to overcome.

[exstatic]

I knew Denver's bigs were going to be trouble. All three can, and ARE, blocking shots.

[Dex]

Marks playing hard, but not well in very limited time. Had a dunk get stuffed, missed his only jumper, and his two points came from the line.

Still, he was showing more heart than most of our guys. I think he should get more time in the second half.

[Solid D]

Pop gives pep talk. Spurs aren't used to a major shotblocker living in the lane like this, I guess. Nobody is rooting Camby out and he's building a campfire in there.

[Dex]

We need this under 12 by the half.

[NZHayden]

is the score really 29-46?

[Dex]

600th post!!!!

We need to start taking threes and making them count, because it's not happening inside tonight.

Fuck the referees.

[milkyway21]

Spurs are embarrassing themselves again, like the NY and IND games. They don't have a clue how to play basketball. The very worst is that they are just being outhustled. Unforgiveable.worse thing is it's live on us like the last time, and it's embarassing me:cuss

the last time was even better they were aggresive even if they lost the game:cuss

come on guys :depressed

[Solid D]

Nuggets are just hacking and swarming Horry. To Glover strong to the cup, slapped foul. 2 FTs by Glover good. 29-46. 2:34.

Camby miss. 2 misses 2 off. rebs. by Denver. Jump ball Rasho and A. Miller.

Rasho tips it hard o/b Melo fouled by Glover on inbound pass while trying to shoot.

Barry replaces Bowen. No points for Bowen yet.

2 FTs good 29-48.

[wildbill2u]

I have never seen a more one sided officiating!!!!!!

They'll even it up in 4th in ways that will make it not look so bad but we'll be in a hole by then. :wtf

[Solid D]

Rasho with the hook over Camby, yes!!! In the lane!

Anthony just takes it in and jams it hard. :wow

TP spin move, knocks Miller down, no call. layup good.

Block by Glover or Rasho on Melo.

TP off screen by Glover, 20 footer swish!!!

miller misses.

Glover in left corner, for 3 YES!!!! :elephant. end of half. 38-50.

[Tek_XX]

Nice run to end the half

[Manu20]

Down by 12 at the half. Could have been worse.

[Dex]

Tony with the jumpshot.

Dion Glover with the three!

Spurs cut it to twelve at the Half.


We need this under 12 by the half.

I'll take it.

[Hook Dem]

Is Glover gonna be the saviour? Big 3 to end half.

[boutons]

I've seen quite a few Nuggest grabbing their shorts? Aren't they supposed be acclimated to the elevation? They're all bent over at FTs. Camby coulnd't even stand up straight to talk to Michelle at the half.

[boutons]

-12 at the half. Nice 7-0 run to get a little momentum.
Pop blows a gasket in the lockerroom. The 3rd qtr will tell the tale.

[wildbill2u]

I knew Denver's bigs were going to be trouble. All three can, and ARE, blocking shots.

Why is TMASs getting playing time? He has n't played in a while. Where are Raaho and Nasr. Cant tell by the play by play here.

[milkyway21]

Rasho you might be the answer, man.
Don't let Camby mock this team.Start blocking shots, ok?

Good 2nd qtr D.
Go Spurs!

[Dex]

Is Glover gonna be the saviour? Big 3 to end half.

If he wants to choose a good time to step up and prove he deserves to be here, now would be just dandy.

Nice play from the no0b there.

[boutons]

Tony has 11 pts, next Spur has 5.

-7 in RBs

shooting 38%

ain't gonna get it done.

Pop said RBs and FB pts would be the keys to the game, and Spurs are getting murdered in both. Nice call, Pop.

[Frenchise player]

If there is one game where Duncan would help is this one. He would avoid us to be outrebounded so badly.
We need Manu in the second half, TP can't bring them back alone.

[Solid D]

Spurs are 4-7 on FTs. Nuggets are 15-16. The Nuggets are playing physical and playing aggressively. Spurs tried to but it didn't seem to matter with Camby and Nene dwelling in there and swatting.

[timvp]

Random thoughts...

Wilks versus Boykins is a good matchup.

Manu looked tired before the game even stared. Hopefully it's just the altitude.

Parker needs to drive more.

Nazr is a horrible help defender, can't get defensive boards and gets in the way offensively.

Marks isn't much better but at least he goes up for dunks and rotates on D.

Glover's energy is needed.

Bowen needs to hit a shot.

Somebody needs to take the ball at Camby and get him out of this game.

Barry is back to MIA mode.

The Spurs can win but they'd need an awesome third quarter.

[wildbill2u]

Karl is a good coach. He's got Denver playing well together for the first time this year. Gotta give him some props

[Solid D]

Spurs hitting outside shots will eliminate Nuggs leaking out and snowbirding on the fastbreak. Everyone getting involved on rebs. would help this, also.

[SuBZer0]

Hi just checked in and saw the score - Spurs shooting under .375 - hope that changes soon. There don't seem to be any standount performances - I think that whoever can play the best in the first 8 minutes of the next half should win the game.

[Dex]

Wilks versus Boykins is a good matchup.

Glover's energy is needed.

The Spurs can win but they'd need an awesome third quarter.

[SuBZer0]

Well - they don't have a bad 3PFG% as per say but I agree they should put some pressure by hitting outside shots. And Manu really needs to step up - when he plays at a subpar level, the team suffers. As I said before, I still don't believe that his nagging injuries aren't affecting him - people seem to ignore them

[Dex]

10 points

[Solid D]

Starters back in.

Greg Buckner broke bone in rt. hand in 1st half, just announced.

Denver starts with ball.

Spurs in zone again.

Miller misses short jumper. Rasho reb.

Manu falls down splitting screen. loses ball gets it back to Rasho in lane for short hook!!!

[Dex]

12 :(

[boutons]

Spurs played 2 magnificent step-up games at SBC.

On the road, a whole new test, they must prove to themselves they can step it even higher.

[Solid D]

Nene spins in lane good.

TP penetrates, misses left hander, Rasho misses tip. Fastbreak, Anthony fouled.

2 FTs good 40-54. 10:24

[Hook Dem]

fixin to be 15 pt lead now

[Dex]

16

:pctoss

[Solid D]

Manu penetrates, out to Bowen open in left corner for 3, rims out.

Camby off screen dribbles to Nene, reverse good, and 1. FT good.

TP to Manu to Rasho back to TP to Manu left wing 3, good!!!! :elephant.

Charging on Nene.

[Solid D]

TP to Horry off screen roll, fouled by Nene. 2 FTs coming.

Horry 2 FTs good. 45-57. 9:14

[milkyway21]

why can't Pops let Rasho & Nazr play at the same time? the Nugget's big men are killing us

[Solid D]

Spurs in matchup zone. Miller off screen to Camby crashing the seam. runner good, and 1. FT good 45-60. Nuggets are breaking the zone very well with penetrations off the pass.

Rasho misses in close, Horry stripped after off. reb. no call.

Camby misses baseline crashing in, no call. Manu reb.

TP misses layup in traffic after penetration.

Manu blocks on great play!!!!!

RAsho scores in lane yes.

Rasho reb. Bowen rt. wing feeds MAnu backcutting underneath. Fouled on shot.

2 FTs by Manu. 49-60 Horry replace by Marks.

[Solid D]

Nene misses in close. Marks with the reb. snatching it off the rim as it comes out.

Manu fouled by D. Johnson. 1-2 FTs by Manu good. Rasho reb. FT miss but pushes in the back and fouls Camby.

Camby misses runner o/b Nuggets ball, no changes to Spurs ball.

[Dex]

Refs still blind.

Spurs trying to hang tough.

[td4mvp21]

Marcus Camby all the way for a layin.

[Solid D]

Manu is killed on baseline drive on handoff from Marks. No call. Rasho misses. Uptempo Camby coast-to-coast over RAsho getting back hanging layup good, fouled by Rasho on brush body foul. and 1. :( Could have easily been a no call.

[milkyway21]

50-62 Fuggets 6:26 3rd. SA timeout

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

For those of you who wonder why I criticize Pop's offensive "prowess", I hope you all just saw us run a fucking inbound play for Rasho to take a jumper.

What a Popdamn joke.

[Solid D]

Manu is playing great but Parker is having trouble finishing on his penetrations. Bowen needs a couple of shots to go down to change momentum and confidence level.

[Solid D]

Manu drives middle and is flagrantly fouled by Camby trying to dunk. Cheap shot.

2 FTs good by Manu. 52-62.

Marks cuts off alley oop, steal.

Bowen in corner, upfake, drive to Marks for almost dunkkkk, yes. rolls in.

[Dex]

Go Spurs Go.

Workin on 6

[milkyway21]

just 6pt lead now. If not for those 22 Fuggets' free trips we could have been leading by now
Go spurs!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

manu hits both ft's, spurs within 6!!

[Solid D]

Johnson in corner for 3, no Manu stretches low for rebound at floor level, yes. Great effort Manu.

Manu drives and is fouled. Great aggressivenes. Manu shoots 2 FTs. 56-62.

Boykins in with Miller now in same backcourt.

[Dex]

Marks with the hardcore rejection!

Down to four!

[Solid D]

Marks blocks off glass great block. Manu gets loose ball up tempo to Bowen running wing, layup good! 58-62.

Miller runs Manu over and they call foul on Manu. 2 FTs good.

Marks baseline jumper late in shot clock airball. o/b off Nazr.

:(

[Solid D]

That call on Manu, causing him to sit, was the worst call of the game so far.

TP penetrates, back to Marks, goes to hoop and Najera draws the charge. :(

[Solid D]

Melo posts up Bowen hard, goes in and Bowen pins it on the glass from the side!!!

Marks 18 footer from top, high off rim. ball knocked o/b by Nazr going for reb.

58-65. Timeout 2:56 in 3rd

[Tek_XX]

Isn't Marks a shooter, dude can't hit the side of a barn

[milkyway21]

Brent just 2 pts?:cuss we need those 3s,Brent.

[dn0]

ginobili on the bench again? he rested him almost the entire first half.
I thought pop wanted to win this game..

[Tek_XX]

Anyone else think the call on Manu was a charity call to the nuggets?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Manu in, lead goes from 19 to 4, we take him out, now it's back up to 7. Damn Pop.

Hey I know, run some more set plays to get Rasho a jumper :lol

Marks is doing everything he can right now to reclaim the title of Captain Plantar Fascitis from LJIII.

[TMTTRIO]

Wow, Manu has a nice black eye from the other night

[Amuseddaysleeper]

this whole game is a charity call for the nuggets, and barry has come back to being sub par :depressed

[Solid D]

Cameras showing Spurs fans in crowd with their Spurs gear on. Good support it looks like on the road.

The Spurs have really upped their aggression. Going to the line much more this half.

Manu still sitting. Glover in along with Barry, Beno, Bowen, and Horry. going small.

Andre takes it around screen and around Glover for tough layin. 58-67

Glover goes baseline and fouled. 2 FTs good 60-67.

Boykins curls off screen, swish.

Glover takes it strong inside from wing. Good.!!!!!! :elephant

[Tek_XX]

Glover thinks he's michael Jordan now trying to take over the game

[SequSpur]

Glover Blows

[SequSpur]

Wtf Is Up With This Line Up? Huh.

I Ain't Staying Up For This Bullshit.

[Tek_XX]

Barry back in the dog house

[Hook Dem]

Spurs can't hit anything tonight!!!!!!!

[Solid D]

Andre fouled by Glover. Bowen goes to locker room :(

Miller hits both FTs 62-71. Glover inside again, blocked by Camby. o/b Spurs ball.

Beno misses inside late in clock.

BArry misses 3 from corner. Horry reb. Glover misses, Barry misses again on layup easy miss. Parker for 3 short. Barry in lane reb. misses quick shot. :( Boykins fouled.

Boykins hits 2 FTs.

[dn0]

whomever says duncan wouldn't have made a difference in this game is an idiot.

[Solid D]

Parker penetrates, to Glover in left corner for three at end of qtr. no good around and out. 62-73.

Spurs getting tired. Shots are short and substitutes are needed.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

manu should play the entire 4th qtr for SA to have a chance. and barry needs to do jump shots not running floaters.

[milkyway21]

Camby is mocking the Spurs w/ his 8 blocks. And it seems Rasho/Nazr/Marks/Horry can't do something about it:cuss

Pops I'm tired of waiting for Brent to make a statement tonight. Let Manu IN the game, pls?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pop will have plenty of shooting drills for them next week in practice.

No he won't. Defense wins. Offense is just the time to prepare mentally for the next defensive possession [/pop]

[boutons]

Dion, Tony, and Beno together?

-9 FTs

+1 RBs!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He wouldn't be mocking us if we had enough offensive creativity among the coaching staff to get him out of the fucking paint.

[dn0]

play manu the entire 4th quarter or let the scrubs finish it.

[Tek_XX]

we'd have the lead if Duncan was in this game

THE NUGGETS AREN'T AS GOOD AS WE'RE MAKING THEM LOOK

[Solid D]

Spurs were 32& in 3rd. Nuggs 40%

Fast break pts. Nuggs 21 Spurs 3

[boutons]

Got withing 4 pts, but couldn't get over the hump. We just can't score. 3rd qtr belonged to Gino.

Nugs have 5 players in double figure, the Spurs just 2. Spurs shooting 32%!!! Fucking amazing.

[exstatic]

Spurs sre playing better, but aren't a good enough team to overcome a bad/lazy first quarter and a half and 19 point deficit on the road.

Beno needs to sit tonight. He's not doing much on offense, and Boykins is KILLING him. At least Wilks can stay in front of him, and keep him off the break.

[Solid D]

Boykins and Miller combo killed Spurs after the Spurs got within 4. That foul on Manu killed the run.

TP, Manu, Barry, Horry, Mass start 4th.

TP tripped, loses ball. Boykins in left corner, for 3 over Manu swish. :(

Manu fouled shooting. 2 FTs good 64-76.

[Tek_XX]

haha did y'all see pop after tony turned the ball over, threw whatever he had down onto the floor.

[milkyway21]

i'm through...

this IS over. grrrrrr. lots of fouls from Spurs, huh?

good luck Spurs!

:sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep

[Solid D]

Nene fallaway short. TP reb.

Manu off screen by Mass, FT line jumper short. Najera back the other way tries reverse but fouled by Horry. Najera misses 1st FT, makes 2nd. Spurs trail 64-77.

10:23.

TP and Mass screen roll . Mass baseline hook yes!!!

Uptempo, TP to the cup, Najera draws charge. Pop draws tech trying to change direction of things with somebody.

[Solid D]

Boykins hits tech FT. Nene backs in and misses short lane hook.

TP uptempo 360 spin in lane, layup good.

Manu steals inbound pass from Russell after tipped by Horry.

Horry misses corner 3.

Uptempo. Horry and Parker back. Horry blocks but can't control... Najera up and 1. :( Fouled by Mass just standing there.

[texbumTHElife]

Somebody clock Najera in the jaw please. That scrub is getting way too big for his britches.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Man, we're getting Najerad.

Son of a bitch!?!?!?!

[Solid D]

This is the best AND luckiest I've seen Najera in a long time. He's got it going on tonight. Everything's going in and he's earning the ball with his effort.

[exstatic]

Time to yank Manu and run up the white hanky. Spurs have a game in less than 24 hours, and a lot better chance to win than this one. They're just dicking around and not cutting into the lead. Got to cut your losses. I'd hate to see him burnt out and flat against the Lakers.

[Tek_XX]

George Karl>Gregg Popovich

[exstatic]

This is the best AND luckiest I've seen Najera in a long time.

Most of the time, when you see Najera, Tim is in the lane. :lol

[exstatic]

Weird T on POp. Normally, he rages and has to be restrained. He was just sipping on a cup of water like 2 seconds after the T. Maybe he called the ref a name. :lol

[milkyway21]

we'd have the lead if Duncan was in this game

THE NUGGETS AREN'T AS GOOD AS WE'RE MAKING THEM LOOK..that's why I'm p:cuss because a team like Fuggets shld not make the Spurs look like
amateurs :lol

[Solid D]

8:47 left in game 68-80. Najera going to line for his "and 1" FT.

Rasho in now for Horry. Najera misses FT. Manu goes inside and lane has 5 guys in it. OUt to TP for the 20 footer, swish.

Rasho gets piece of ball but Najera efforts it in again undeneath garbage man. :(

TP misses floater. Fastbreak Person 7 foot swish in lane.

[exstatic]

Payback is a bitch. The Nuggs have the tiebreaker with Memphis, so they're the 7 seed right now. Revenge could be just around the corner.

[Solid D]

TP misses late in clock from corner. Manu great leaping reb.

TP into lane for layup around Rasho seal. yes. 72-84.

Melo fouled on upfake by Rasho. 2 FTs good.

[Solid D]

Wilks into the trees late in clock., misses leaner.

Uptempo. penetration by Boykins back to Nene for the flying slam! 72-88 Timeout Pop. 6:05 left

[SequSpur]

The Spurs have the shittiest front court without Duncan and it pisses me off..........

Millions wasted on Rasho, Massenburg, Marks and Nazr.

Bullshit.

[boutons]

Why TF Wilks? where's Barry? so weird

[dn0]

I can't wait to see these thugs again with Tim healthy.

[boutons]

Spurs can't shoot for shit. 32% vs 46% for the season.

Spurs just suck on the road this year.

[Solid D]

Sequ I thought you went to bed. Welcome back, dude. :hat

[Hook Dem]

Why not Wilkes? Barry ain't doin shit!

[nkdlunch]

..that's why I'm p:cuss because a team like Fuggets shld not make the Spurs look like
amateurs :lol

The spurs are making the spurs look like amateurs

[Frenchise player]

Well, I wasn't really expecting the Spurs to win this game, after all the Nuggets are the best team since the All-Star break, and even with Duncan it would have been difficult, I hope we won't be too tired for tomorrow.

[Solid D]

Why can't you guys look at what Karl is doing with the matchups (Miller and Boykins together)? You'll get your answers from how the Spurs are doing with it.

[GoSpurs21]

where the savior Brent Barry?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Jesus!!! We Are Sucking Tonight!!!!!!!!!!!! One Of The Few Games I Get To Watch And We Play Probably The Worst Game Of The Season.

[Hook Dem]

At the very least, Marks should be in instead of Mass.

[boutons]

Pop conceded about midway thru the 4th with his substitutions. fuck him, no manu, no horry, no barry, no shit.

[Solid D]

Wilks misses both FTs in and out. Double team, pass out to Boykins at top for 3, spirals in for 3. :(

Mass misses over Camby.

Melo too hard of a pass o'/b.

Najera back in, Nene out. 72-91. 4:50

Glover in left corner for 3, no good. Mass reb.

Miller fouls Glover. 2 FTs good 74-91 4:34

[SequSpur]

I am just fucking pissed.

To many substitutions. Manu played one quarter as usual. Rasho must be given Pop BJs, because this guy should be on the injured list with Uterusitis.

I am just pissed. This team has lost twice within the past 2 weeks to the nuggets. WTF?

Pisses me off.

[dn0]

barry forgot to bring his three pointers and balls from seattle.

[Hook Dem]

Resting starters for Lakers now.

[Solid D]

Beno in with Wilks, Glover, Mass and Nazr.

Melo knocks down Glover. reb. layup good.

Wilks misses long j. REb. Nazr. Udrih to Glover in other corner. Up and over backboard. :(

[stéphane]

are they trying to set a worst 3pt shooting rec or what?

[Solid D]

Beno misses 3 pointer, snowbird Boykins pass from Andre Miller, layup. Timeout.

74-95. 2:49

[SequSpur]

Solid D.
Spurs down by 21. Save your fingers for another day.

[Hook Dem]

Revenge factor is huge now for the playoffs.

[boutons]

Spurs have fouled themselves out of this game, -13 FTs.

Spurs give away another game to an inferior team, beat themselves, cannot turn in just an average performance which would have won this game easily.

2 magnificent home wins sandwiched between 3 dogshit road embarrassments.

[stéphane]

Camby 8blocks on cbs.com is it a f... mistake?

[Solid D]

Camby with 15 pts. 10 reb. 8 blocks and 5 assists. Great game by Camby.

Nazr makes both FTs 75-95

Najera misses long. Mass high for reb.

Wilks fouled going strong by Boykins. 2 FTs by Wilks good 77-95 2:14

[Solid D]

Wilks stays in front of Boykins pushing it up all the way. Boykins FT jumper off screen, no good, Glover reb.

Nazr inside with the follow dunk after Wilks long j.

Boykins to Person off screen. swish.

Nazr fed inside, fake up and in. and 1 FT good 82-97

[exstatic]

Pop conceded about midway thru the 4th with his substitutions.

WE HAVE A GAME TOMMORROW. The Spurs just weren't cutting into the lead. You want him to play Manu 40 minutes, and have to face the Lakers tommorrow? That's a winnable home game if your guys are reasonably fresh. Barry sucked, so it didn't matter that he wasn't in. Put his azz back on the milk carton. MI-fucking-A.

I think Pop needs to consider bringing Tim back as SOON as he is ready, and shutting down Manu with a trip to the IR.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

This game was FUBAR!

[Solid D]

Dermarr Johnson in corner for 3 swish!!! 82-100

Nazr misses inside but reb. and lays in. 84-100

Boykins stops on dime, jumper swish from rt. side. 84-102

And it's finally over. Long flight, quick sleep. Lakers tomorrow ...or should I say tonight? 12:11 AM Central now.

[stéphane]

Camby with 15 pts. 10 reb. 8 blocks and 5 assists. Great game by Camby.
impressive stat line ^^