Spurs vs Cavaliers Oct. 16th - Game Blog

[angelbelow]

I hope Lebron and his sick teammates don't play tonight.

[duncan228]

INDEPENDENCE: The flu bug continued to chomp away at the Cavaliers' roster Thursday.

While several players — including LeBron James — will probably return to action as the team swings through Texas for two preseason games against the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, three more have succumbed to the virus.

Forward J.J. Hickson and guard Andre Barrett were diagnosed with flulike symptoms and will not travel with the team this weekend. Forward Jawad Williams, who is suffering the same effects, will make the trip.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/64473472.html

[PDXSpursFan]

Crap. They're all carrying the frikin virus to SA to infect our players.

[EricB]

Ol Jawad Williams.

Hope he does well, I semi liked what I saw out of him in his last trip through SA.

[Muser]

Shame Hickson can't come, I here Duncan was going to pass on the "Greatest Power Forward ever" award to him.

[duncan228]

LeBron could play after swine flu bout (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/10/lebron-could-pl.html)
By Jeff McDonald

Reigning league MVP LeBron James was a full participant in this morning's shootaround after a bout with what is believed to be H1N1 virus earlier this week. HIs participation in tonight's preseason game against the Spurs at the AT&T Center will be solely up to the discretion of coach Mike Brown.

He was among six Cleveland players treated for flu-like symptoms this week. James, Darnell Jackson and Coby Karl tested positive for influenza A on Wednesday. H1N1 -- aka, the swine flu -- is a strain of influenza A. Those three players have been tested for H1N1, but the results have not yet come back.

Two other sick players -- J.J. Hickson and Andre Barrett -- did not travel with the team on its two-game Texas road swing.

The Cavaliers gave all members of their traveling party antiviral medication, and several players were wearing medical masks when they disembarked their bus from the San Antonio airport Thursday night.

James, who missed two days of practice with illness, did not address the media after this morning's shootaround at the AT&T Center. Before the Cavs left for Texas, James told reporters in Cleveland his sickness had passed.

One of the few players unaffected by the Cavs recent flu outbreak? New center Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaq wasn't surprised.

"I don't get the flu," he said after this morning's shootaround. "I come from a military family."

[ulosturedge]

Is there gonna be a livestream for this game? I'm seeing other games livestreamed but not the Spurs... so gay.

[xellos88330]

Is there gonna be a livestream for this game? I'm seeing other games livestreamed but not the Spurs... so gay.

Yea, not being able to watch the preseason is pretty lame.

[Chomag]

As allways I can find a stream every other NBA game but not the Spurs. So fustraiting...

[benefactor]

I'm kinda surprised this one is not televised. I mean c'mon....NBATV showed the Mavs/Pistons game......

[duncan228]

LeBron James expected to play tonight as Cleveland Cavaliers recover from flu (http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/10/lebron_james_expected_to_play.html)
By Brian Windhorst
Cleveland Plain-Dealer

SAN ANTONIO -- The Cavaliers are on the mend.

The team is nearing full strength after the flu bug that hit this week appears to have mostly run its course. LeBron James took part in shootaround this morning at AT&T Center and will probably play against the Spurs tonight.

In fact all the Cavs with the flu are better, including J.J. Hickson and Andre Barrett, both of whom might join the team tomorrow in Dallas.

Also Mo Williams is planning on starting tonight after missing two games with a sore groin. It is also possible that Delonte West will get his first playing time of the season on this two-game trip to Texas.

[biziofromdowntown]

No TV coverage, no streaming......NBATV sucks again.

[ManuTP9]

No TV coverage, no streaming......NBATV sucks again.

you serious? dude fuck i was looking forward to this game nba tv is only showing some other games.

[completely deck]

Manu not playing:



Manu Ginobili (http://www.facebook.com/ManuGinobili?ref=nf) Looks like I'm gonna be watching today, but I'll be back in Austin /// Parece que el partido de hoy lo miro desde la platea. Vuelvo en Austin.

[biziofromdowntown]

you serious? dude fuck i was looking forward to this game nba tv is only showing some other games.

I'm serious, i'm damn serious...shit!!! :wow

[angelbelow]

mavs and pistons??? serously???

[Blackjack]

No Jefferson and...

No Pop!

LeBron and Shaq expected to play.

Manu and Jeff seem to be the only Spurs scratches and Pop's allowing the staff to get some experience while he goes and gets tanked; all right, the last part isn't confirmed but I feel pretty confident.:drunk

[angelbelow]

Manu not playing:

I would have like to see him play maybe 12 minutes and sit out rather than miss the entire game..

[Blackjack]

Malik coming up on the pregame!

[robot89]

where can i stream the games audio with bill online
woai 1200 work on the radio but not online??

[siraulo23]

8:30 PM | 12:30 AM UTC | 02:30 AM CET | Cleveland @ San Antonio | No TV Coverage/No Stream Available

I hope that woai online radio works...
fingers crossed~

[MaNu4Tres]

Will the game be streaming anywhere online?

If so anyone feel free to PM me with the address por favor.


Regards MaNu4tres

[Blackjack]

It's pretty lame that I'm able to see just about all of the Rockets games on FSN but we can't get the same broadcast for the Spurs...

[jdev82]

good strategy LeCrab. now with the added bonus of an infectious disease, youre even more untouchable. look for the replacment refs to give him free throws galore

[Blackjack]

Cavs scratches:

Hickson
Gibson
Danny Green
Powe
Barrett

[benefactor]

It's pretty lame that I'm able to see just about all of the Rockets games on FSN but we can't get the same broadcast for the Spurs...
Me too. I've been able to watch the last two Rockets games but neither Spurs game.

[duncan228]

Pop taking night off (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/10/pop-taking-nigh.html)
By Jeff McDonald

LeBron James might be good to go for tonight's game. Gregg Popovich, meanwhile, is taking the night off.

In what has become somewhat of a preseason tradition, the Spurs head coach has opted to turn coaching duties over to his staff of assistants tonight against the Cavaliers.

Lead assistant Mike Budenholzer will coach the first half. Brett Brown will take the third quarter, and Don Newman the fourth.

[ace3g]

iheartradio.com link for woai 1200 is working

[Spurs Brazil]

No Jefferson and...

No Pop!

LeBron and Shaq expected to play.

Manu and Jeff seem to be the only Spurs scratches and Pop's allowing the staff to get some experience while he goes and gets tanked; all right, the last part isn't confirmed but I feel pretty confident.:drunk

I thought Pop would start playing some regular rotation

WOAI not working :( :( :(

[Blackjack]

Ya know, Pop..

He's going to use the last three preseason games to get a feel for a rotation and get the big boys prepped and prepared to start the season.

So, naturally, he takes the night off and sits both Manu and RJ.:lol

[loveforthegame]

Parker/Mason/Finley/Bonner/Duncan starting?

[024]

looks like williams/parker/james/jacson/o'neal are starting for the cavs. so the spurs are going to put finley on james and bonner on shaq? nice.

[Spurs Brazil]

iheartradio.com link for woai 1200 is working

Not for me, only commercials

[spurtilldeath]

ihearradio for woai is NOTworking

[spurtilldeath]

Starting 5 TP-RMJ-Fin-Bonner-Duncan

[spurtilldeath]

starting lineup presented by ---the gosts of last year

[siraulo23]

no radio, ugh this is gonna be boring
Refreshing...

[Blackjack]

Starting 5's

Spurs:

Parker
Mason
Finley
Bonner
Duncan

Cavs:

Williams
Parker
James
Jackson
Shaq

[ElNono]

Live Yahoo Boxscore (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AjjwaNnKljPDP6COXnh4SBS8vLYF?gid=200 9101624)

[silverblackfan]

Spurs make it pretty hard to be a remote fan! I have to admit I sometimes think of moving back to SA just to catch the games... Sucks not even having a radio stream.

[duncan228]

Jeff McDonald: Shaq lingered a little too long in his pregame embrace with Timmy. It was uncomfortable.

[loveforthegame]

Bonner blocked Shaq?

[Blackjack]

Bonner with a jumper from 19'

Anthony Parker with a and-1 on Mason off of a jumper

Bonner blocks Shaq from behind

TP 2 free-throws

[benefactor]

Live Yahoo Boxscore (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AjjwaNnKljPDP6COXnh4SBS8vLYF?gid=200 9101624)
That's the one I always use. Seems to update the fastest.

[Spursmania]

Jeff McDonald: Shaq lingered a little too long in his pregame embrace with Timmy. It was uncomfortable.
:lol

[benefactor]

Bonner blocks Shaq from behind


:wow

[Blackjack]

Anthony Parker picks up his second foul and TD to the line; 1-2

[Spursmania]

Fin with a 3!

[benefactor]

Fin drains a three. 10-8 Spurs.

[Blackjack]

Fin with a 3 and James immediately follows by getting to the line off the break; how in the hell is this lineup supposed to keep up with James; scratch that, James with the alley-oop.:lol

[Spursmania]

TP being aggressive.

[benefactor]

Tony already to the line twice. :tu

[Spursmania]

5 team fouls- over the limit. Yes...

[ElNono]

This lineup is how we ended last season... :sleep

[Spursmania]

2 point lead.

[Blackjack]

Duncan standin' Shaq up so far; 2-2 on ensuing free-throws after the rebound.

[Spursmania]

Dice in for Bonner.

[Blackjack]

'Dyess in Rocket out.

[kbrury]

hmm whats the over under on the total fouls in this game? lol

[loveforthegame]

McDyess coming in.

[Spursmania]

Shaq hits both free throws.
14-14.

[loveforthegame]

Either team shooting the ball that well.

[Blackjack]

Timeout by Bud.

[TIMMYD!]

Matt Bonner blocked shaq?LMAO

[Spurs Brazil]

Jeff McDonald: Here comes Bogans, probably to guard LBJ. Fin's been on him the rest of the night

[benefactor]

Duncan with the jumper

[Spursmania]

TP spun in for a layup.

[ElNono]

Is Finley taking lebron?

[Blackjack]

James guarded by Finley..:lol

Cavs with a 2-point lead.

Duncan from 20'.

Hill and Bogans set to check in the game.

Tony puttin' the lingerie on the deck.

[Spursmania]

Hill and Bogans coming in for Mason and Fin.

[loveforthegame]

Thank goodness we won't have to watch Finley guard LJ this season.

[Spursmania]

Shot block by Dyess.

[Spurs Brazil]

James Layup Shot: Missed Block: Duncan (1 BLK)

[NRHector]

Diceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[benefactor]

Parker owning so far...8pts, 2ast, 1stl

[ElNono]

Lebron sat down... take bogans out

[Blackjack]

Darryl Watkins in for the Cavs.

5 boards for Tim.

[Spursmania]

Turnover by Spurs...

[benefactor]

Watkins sighting!

[loveforthegame]

Has Bogans scored in this preseason yet?

[ElNono]

3:18 SA - Over and back violation

Who was this? Hill?

[Spursmania]

Bogans 1-14 in the pre-season.:depressed

[Blackjack]

'Dyess from 20'.

[benefactor]

Those looking for offense from Bogans will be disappointed all year.

[ElNono]

Is RJ sitting out too?

[Blackjack]

3:18 SA - Over and back violation

Who was this? Hill?

Pass went over TD's head he chased it down and apparently Hill recovered in the backcourt.

[Spurs Brazil]

Is RJ sitting out too?

Yes

[ElNono]

Pass went over TD's head he chased it down and apparently Hill recovered in the backcourt.


Yes

Thanks fellas...

[loveforthegame]

Those looking for offense from Bogans will be disappointed all year.

I thought he'd be a better shooter is all. Hit a shot or two here and there but I know defense is his game.

[Blackjack]

RJ and Manu are both out..

[benefactor]

Hairston in.

[Blackjack]

Malik!!!

[Spursmania]

Foul on Timmy. Free throws for Moon.

[kbrury]

Lets go Hairston!

[ElNono]

TD playing extended minutes...

[Blackjack]

Sounds like Bogans' veteran-ness isn't helping him with the refs..:(

[benefactor]

Lots of defense with this lineup.

[Spursmania]

Georg Karl's son just checked in. Free throws for Timmy coming up.

[Spursmania]

Timmy, Bogans, Hill, Hairston and Dyess

[Blackjack]

Duncan 3-6 from the line.

5pts. 5bds.

[Spursmania]

High post jumper Timmy! Spurs by 3.

[Blackjack]

Duncan with the jumper; 22-19

[Spurs Brazil]

Duncan Jump Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Hairston (1 AST)

[Spursmania]

Theo Ratliff in for Timmy.

[benefactor]

Duncan jumper...Hairston assist.

[Blackjack]

The Rattler in for TD.

[Blackjack]

Bogans gets to the line.:elephant

2-2, 3-point lead after Z jumper

[Spursmania]

Rebound by Ratliff. Bogans fouled on a drive to the basket.

[Spursmania]

24-19 Spurs.

[timtang]

Bogans, haha, 2 free made.

[benefactor]

Bogans hits his free throws...maybe he should try to get to the line more often. :lol

[Spursmania]

Hill fouled by Watkins.

[Blackjack]

Hill to the line; are these the Spurs?

[timtang]

and Hill made 2 free too.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 26-21 after one

[Spursmania]

End of first, 26-21 Spurs.

[Blackjack]

26-21, Spurs after 1.

[timtang]

end 1st, 26-21.

[benefactor]

Seems like they did a nice job on D late in the quarter. They were +5 down the stretch.

[Blackjack]

14 free-throws for the Spurs, 9 for the Cavs..

[timaios]

14 FT for the Spurs in 1 quarter ! :wow

[024]

oneal, 0-5 FG. is bonner guarding him?!?!?

[benefactor]

14 FTA in the first quarter....:wow

[Blackjack]

Z gettin met by the Rattler.

[timtang]

wow, Ratlif, block.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ratliff block :D

[Blackjack]

oneal, 0-5 fg. Is bonner guarding him?!?!?

td.

[Chieflion]

No Blair?

[timaios]

K. Bogans misses... K. Bogans misses... K. Bogans misses... K. Bogans misses...

Seriously, Bruce come back please !

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hairston!!!

[timtang]

Haiston made 2, Hill ast.

[Blackjack]

'Dyess from 16'.

[benefactor]

McDyess jumper...Bogans assist.

[timtang]

Dyce, 1 d, made 2, and 1 block.

[loveforthegame]

I like this lineup.

I was hoping we'd see Blair by now.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Td!!!!

[Blackjack]

Duncan Finley and Mason back in.

Hairston Bogans out.

TD with the jumper.

[timtang]

TD made 2, Mason ast.

[benefactor]

Duncan/Ratliff front line....nice.

[Blackjack]

Wished they'd play Ian while the Cavs have their best bigs on the floor..

[timtang]

Ratliff for d and TD for offensive?

[Blackjack]

Duncan/Ratliff front line....nice.

I'm not sure Tim remembers what it's like to play with a real shotblocker.:lol

[Blackjack]

Duncan with the fadeaway; 11pts

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TD is looking sharp :D

[loveforthegame]

We've got so many big man lineups we can use this year.

[benefactor]

Duncan jumper...assist Ratliff

[timtang]

O'neal 8 rb? and TD 3 PF?

[Blackjack]

TD with 3 fouls..

[benefactor]

Hill with the steal

[Spurs Brazil]

TD shooting well

[Spursmania]

Bonner and Parker back in.

[timtang]

why Blair not in? to for the rebound.

[Spursmania]

Foul on Bonner-his 3rd.

[timtang]

Bonner in, and 3pf? damn.

[Spursmania]

34-26 Spurs. Williams missed 1st free throw. Makes his second.

[Chieflion]

http://www.nba.com/video/games/spurs/2009/10/16/0010900071_cle_sas_1play.nba/

Shut up about Bonner. Look at this.

[benefactor]

Spurs +9 with Hill in the game. :tu

[loveforthegame]

Bonner, Finley, and Mason off tonight.

[Blackjack]

Shaq with 10rbds and apparently a block on a Duncan drive.

[benefactor]

5:37 SA - Shot clock violation
5:37 SA - Team rebound
5:37 SA - T. Parker misses a 37-foot three-pointer from near midcourt
5:39 SA - T. Parker offensive rebound
5:41 SA - T. Duncan misses a layup

Wtf?

[loveforthegame]

I hope Blair gets lots of minutes in the 2nd half.

[angelbelow]

TD looking good.

[Spursmania]

Hustle stats 23-18 Cleveland leading in the boards.

[angelbelow]

I hope Ian gets some minutes too, we really need to see what hes made of.

[Spursmania]

Cleveland 1-9 in second quarter. Wow.

[Spursmania]

Shaq scores.

[Spursmania]

TP jumper from 18 feet. He has 10.

[Chieflion]

Cleveland 1-9 in second quarter. Wow.
Spurs 35.3% shooting, Cavs 30% shooting.

[Spursmania]

Parker hits again from 20 feet.

[timtang]

Parker!!!!!!!!

[Blackjack]

TP with back-to-back jumpers.

[NRHector]

tony scores:flag:

[benefactor]

Parker with the jumper...Spurs up by10

[Spursmania]

Spurs 35.3% shooting, Cavs 30% shooting.

Dismal shooting for both.

[Blackjack]

Shaq with 2 straight over Duncan.

[crc21209]

TP hittin' his shots :tu

[Spursmania]

Mason another 3 pointer miss.

[Spursmania]

Bonner offensive rebound and put back.

[crc21209]

Bonnnnneeeerrrrr! :lol

[benefactor]

10 boards in 12 min for Shaq.

[angelbelow]

Nice to see us playing well and giving the Cavs a hard time scoring.

[angelbelow]

DAMN i just noticed shaqs rebounding..

[loveforthegame]

I wish I knew if Finley was working for the boards or if they were just bouncing his way. He's got 4 right now behind Duncan's 8.

[Blackjack]

Bonner with the offensive rebound and second-chance point.

Timeout Cavs.

Well, since they're not really playing a regular season rotation, hopefully that means a second half with extended minutes for Ian and Blair; hell, I'd like the Spurs to throw Haislip on James to see what he's got..

[Spursmania]

I'd like to see Blair.

[timtang]

yeah, looks Shaq is active in both ends.

[CGD]

Well so many missed shots in this game I'm not surprised

[Spursmania]

James back in. Dice in for Bonner.

[Spursmania]

O'Neal up and in.

[benefactor]

Very ugly shooting game.

[timtang]

Dyess in for Bonner.

[angelbelow]

GOOD, bonner is out. not that I don't like him, its just I think his role is very clear already. Want to see mcdyess gel with duncan.

[Spursmania]

O'neal attempt to steal but stepped out of bounds. 6 secs left on shot clock.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Lebron....

[Spursmania]

12 boards for Shaq. James slams it in.

[Chomag]

Bonner with the offensive rebound and second-chance point.

Timeout Cavs.

Well, since they're not really playing a regular season rotation, hopefully that means a second half with extended minutes for Ian and Blair; hell, I'd like the Spurs to throw Haislip on James to see what he's got..


No kidding, TD allready has 15 minutes and tp with 12 himself.

[benefactor]

Cleveland looking to make a push before the half.

[Blackjack]

Duncan with another jumper; 13 and 8

Hairston on James!:hungry:

[angelbelow]

Ditto with finley. let malik play!

[Spursmania]

Mason misses again.

[loveforthegame]

Mason having a hard time buying one.

[crc21209]

Mase with yet ANOTHER miss...WTF?!?!

[Spursmania]

James with the ball and is fouled.

[Blackjack]

James 0-1 on Hairston.:smokin

Duncan with his 4th on James..

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy with 4, put in Ian or Blair!!!

[loveforthegame]

4 fouls on Duncan.

[Spursmania]

Brick on first. makes second.

[Spursmania]

Timmy with 4, put in Ian or Blair!!!

Yes, please.

[Spursmania]

O'Neal steps on TP. Parker still smiling. First foul on Shaq!

[crc21209]

How and why does TD have 4 fouls already?

[loveforthegame]

James down the court in a hurry again. Guess it's just not Finley he does that to.

[Spursmania]

James is fouled by Hairston. Makes the basket and is going for 1 more at the line.

[crc21209]

LeBron And-1, foul on Hairston.

[Blackjack]

James with an and-1 on Hairston at the rim off a break.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hairston can't guard Lebron :(

[loveforthegame]

Hairston with 2 quick fouls.

[Spursmania]

Duncan and coach thought Duncan was fouled got hit by Shaq on head. No call. Timmy pissed. James grabbed ball and heads down to free throw line.

[benefactor]

19 min for Duncan. He probably won't play much in the second half.

[Blackjack]

Replacement refs..:lol

Hairston with 3 fouls.:(

[benefactor]

Hairston can't guard Lebron :(
Umm....who can?

[Spursmania]

James getting all the calls. Crab style.

[loveforthegame]

Not the best finish to the half.

[angelbelow]

Honestly, I hope we don't play Bonner or Finley in the 2nd half, we know what they bring and playing them over the new/young guys is just depressing (reminds me of last year.)

[Spursmania]

Mason hits a 3-Finally!

[benefactor]

Hairston is basically a rookie. James will get all the calls on him.

[timtang]

Mason 3!!!!!!!!!

[Blackjack]

Mason for 3!

47-40 Spurs

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Mason 33333333333

[Spursmania]

Honestly, I hope we don't play Bonner or Finley in the 2nd half, we know what they bring and playing them over the new/young guys is just depressing (reminds me of last year.)

Really-I think a lot of us feel that way.:(

[Chieflion]

Nothing changed much at halftime with the score 47-40.

[loveforthegame]

Mason finally hits. Timely shot too but nothing new.

[crc21209]

47-40 Spurs lead at halftime.

[angelbelow]

Mase!

[Spursmania]

Is everyone listening to WOAI?

[benefactor]

Mason hits a 3 with less than 10 sec left...figures. :)

[benefactor]

Is everyone listening to WOAI?
No radio tonight.

[Chomag]

Soo, did we just get stuck in a time warp of last year or what?

[Spursmania]

Hope the guys don't come down with the flu from the Cavs right when the regular season hits.

[completely deck]

I know it's preseason but still.....! :hungry:

[Blackjack]

Hairston is basically a rookie. James will get all the calls on him.

And, really, the 2 fouls he picked up on James were in the open court after a James rebound; nobody's gonna get out of that situation without fouling or giving up an uncontested bucket.

He did get James to miss the only shot he took in a one-on-one situation, fwtw..

[benefactor]

Stars carrying both teams.

[Blackjack]

No radio tonight.

I'm listening to WOAI; on the radio, not the internet.

[Spursmania]

I'm starting to think Bonner is going to get the call to start from Pop. Not good.

[kbrury]

Great D by the second unit

[crc21209]

12 more days till opening night....damn I can't wait!

[Spursmania]

No radio tonight.

Do you not get 1200 WOAI?

[Chomag]

Hope the guys don't come down with the flu from the Cavs right when the regular season hits.

If we do Cavs can make it up by trading LB for Bonner , and Finely! That would be pretty even if you ask me :lol

[NRHector]

No radio tonight.I'm listening to woai, the game is on

[Spursmania]

If we do Cavs can make it up by trading LB for Bonner , and Finely! That would be pretty even if you ask me :lol

Hell we'll even throw in Mason for that deal:lol

[benefactor]

Do you not get 1200 WOAI?
I am 5 hours away.