10-23 Spurs vs Pacers Game blog

[TimDunkem]

OMG Spurs lose! We went 4-3 in the pre-season. Wtf? Not even in the top 5??

[kbrury]

That's ok though... long way to go with the defense...

look at the mins.

[xellos88330]

Do you really want to go to overtime in a preseason game?

[Baseline]

The French aren't exactly known for their strategy.

[lennyalderette]

man im sorry but if this is what to come from bogans im very disgusted

[ElNono]

look at the mins.

We played starters and main second unit the first two quarters... we gave up 27 and 31 points respectively... We have a long ways to go on defense...

[xellos88330]

FUCK!!! DAMN SEASON COUNTDOWN TICKER!!! It should be at like 0 now.

[NASpurs]

The French aren't exactly known for their strategy.

I guess surrendering is in his blood.

[completely deck]

Parker dont ever coach

[Interrohater]

:lol @ Bogans. Maybe Pop didn't feel like playing overtime at all.

Let's draw up the lowest percentage shot we can throw at 'em.
:lmao now that's comedy

[NRHector]

Do you really want to go to overtime in a preseason game?hell no, is not worth risking players

[Manufan909]

Ian had 2 of everything. FGA, FGM, FTA, FTM, fouls, and boards.

[benefactor]

We played starters and main second unit the first two quarters... we gave up 27 and 31 points respectively... We have a long ways to go on defense...
Lots of new faces...give it time.

[Blackjack]

Sounds like whatever was called, wasn't executed, and Bogans ended up getting his shot blocked by Granger at the top of the key; Tony Parker is an epic coaching failure.:hat

[lennyalderette]

:p:
laugh now, but i wouldnt be to happy kobe and artest are playing slow as hell, and it really looks like kobe lost a step

had to happen sometime, welcome to the club kobe

[timaios]

The French aren't exactly known for their strategy.

Napoleon is not agree with that. :toast

[kbrury]

We played starters and main second unit the first two quarters... we gave up 27 and 31 points respectively... We have a long ways to go on defense...

I agree that there are a ways to go on defense but its pretty hard to judge it when starters don't play that much and probably aren't giving more then 60% on defense.

[benefactor]

:p:

Doesn't matter...on to the games that count. :tu

[lennyalderette]

you mean like the lakers playing starters their whole preseason games

[ElNono]

Lots of new faces...give it time.

Completely agree... Work in progress...

[Manufan909]

Blair and Dyess add up to 2-10 from the charity stripe.

[Interrohater]

I just realized why Pop hasn't played Dejuan much these last two games.

He's starving him slowly. Like a pack of dogs before you toss in a captive.

[Blackjack]

:p:

I have a belly button.:elephant

[ElNono]

I agree that there are a ways to go on defense but its pretty hard to judge it when starters don't play that much and probably aren't giving more then 60% on defense.

That's definitely a factor... can't wait for the season to start :tu

[Em-City]

Tony Parker drew up a play for Keith Bogans.

'nuff said.
http://files.getdropbox.com/u/28197/Gifs/fifty-wtf.gif




man i missed it thanks to these wet-brained indy commentators

[lennyalderette]

you guys watching the denver and laker game? check out how artest and kobe are playing

[timaios]

I guess surrendering is in his blood.

Again with that BS. Certain guys here are so uncultivated. :rolleyes

[kbrury]

you guys watching the denver and laker game? check out how artest and kobe are playing
:lmao

[Blackjack]

15pts (5-8) 11rbds 6ast for Timmy.

[NASpurs]

you guys watching the denver and laker game? check out how artest and kobe are playing

Are they playing with each other in the locker room again? Those two are like newly weds. Can't keep their hands off each other.

[NASpurs]

Again with that BS. Certain guys here are so uncultivated. :rolleyes

Just messing around with the French. I like France very much. :toast

[kbrury]

15pts (5-8) 11rbds 6ast for Timmy.

Can't wait to see how he plays when he gets in game shape lol.

[Blackjack]

FWIW, Larry Bird was really impressed with the Spurs' draft, and not just because of Blair. He really thinks the Spurs found a really good player in Nando; I know he's white but Larry seemed pretty high on him nonetheless.:hat

[Morg1411]

Considering our starters only played about 22 min and the Pacers went all out, this was a pretty good game.

This. I was worried when I saw the topline score, but when I saw that our bench was playing against the Indiana starters, I was actually impressed.

[NASpurs]

Blair is "sore and took a fall on his back side"

[NRHector]

Blair is ok

[IceColdBrewski]

Apparently, Blair told the coaches that his knee stiffened up on him after a fall on his back side. ???

[timaios]

So Marcus Williams didn't play at all.
Why didn't the Spurs waived him before the game ?

[Interrohater]

Our bench is definitely a cut above. I remember telling my wife last year that we couldn't win it (the trophy) because our bench was horrible and that in years past, we had very strong bench players. It definitely looks like old times again.

[NASpurs]

Tony Parker didn't write numbers on that last play, he drew dots. :lol

Players were confused which dots they were.

[Mel_13]

Coach Newman laughing his ass off about the play Tony drew up. Said there weren't any numbers on the board, just dots

[Blackjack]

Coach Newman thinks Blair just a little sore after a fall, he just tightened up a little.

Hill's been a shining star this camp and preseason.

Tony Parker the coach?

Not so much.

He's happy they've maintained their health and where they are as a team considering all the new faces.

[kbrury]

Apparently, Blair told the coaches that his knee stiffened up on him after a fall on his back side. ???

The transformation has begun

http://www.firstshowing.net/img/fantasticfour2-thing.jpg

[Manufan909]

Can't wait to hear from whoever actually went to the game.

[TIMMYD!]

Blair is just doing it on purpose so we can start a new thread about him.

[Blackjack]

Coach Newman laughing his ass off about the play Tony drew up. Said there weren't any numbers on the board, just dots

Can we be sure that dots aren't numbers in French?

[Interrohater]

Tony Parker didn't write numbers on that last play, he drew dots. :lol

Players were confused which dots they were.
That's the funniest thing I've seen all day.
:lmao

[Spursmania]

Just got in, what happened to Blair?

[Mel_13]

Apparently, Blair told the coaches that his knee stiffened up on him after a fall on his back side. ???

Bill Schoening said he thought it was a knee, Coach Newman said it was Blair's backside.

[Interrohater]

Can we be sure that dots aren't numbers in French?
I stand corrected.
:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Manufan909]

The transformation has begun

http://www.firstshowing.net/img/fantasticfour2-thing.jpg

How old is Blair in your av?

[kbrury]

How old is Blair in your av?

I think it was his junior year so 17 probably.

[Manufan909]

Cool, thanks.

So for those who listened, did Ian contest many shots? I hope so, since he didn't block anyone.

[ElNono]

Picture from tonight's game:

http://z.about.com/d/comicbooks/1/0/L/T/hulkgirder.jpg
Rookie DeJuan Blair fights for a rebound - Photo (c) 2009 Yahoo News

[TIMMYD!]

Picture from tonight's game:

http://z.about.com/d/comicbooks/1/0/L/T/hulkgirder.jpg
Rookie DeJuan Blair fights for a rebound - Photo (c) 2009 Yahoo News

And that's only during the pre-season. Wait for the real games to begin.

[loveforthegame]

Glad to hear that Blair is ok. He's got a few days to rest up.

[Blackjack]

Alright, The Btown Spur..

Time to earn your spurs.

[kbrury]

Glad to hear that Blair is ok. He's got a few days to rest up.

Can't wait to see him go against the weak frontline of NO especially if Okafor can't play.

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

Blair has bruised backside, but mostly OK



Spurs rookie forward DeJuan Blair left tonight's preseason loss to Indiana with a bruised tailbone, but is otherwise fine.

Blair fell hard at some point midway through the fourth quarter. He isn't sure what happened, but he believed Dahntay Jones fell and rolled underneath him during a rebounding scrum.

"I'm going to be fine," Blair said.

Blair finished with nine points and six rebounds in 15:47 minutes.

It was a black-and-blue kind of night for the Spurs' reserve big men. Ian Mahinmi received four stitches over his right eye after the game, after taking an elbow. He, too, expects to be fine.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/10/blair-has-bruis.html

Blair was seen limping to the bench what some thought was a knee injury, but luckily it was just his backside

[Spursmania]

Blair has bruised backside, but mostly OK



Spurs rookie forward DeJuan Blair left tonight's preseason loss to Indiana with a bruised tailbone, but is otherwise fine.

Blair fell hard at some point midway through the fourth quarter. He isn't sure what happened, but he believed Dahntay Jones fell and rolled underneath him during a rebounding scrum.

"I'm going to be fine," Blair said.

Blair finished with nine points and six rebounds in 15:47 minutes.

It was a black-and-blue kind of night for the Spurs' reserve big men. Ian Mahinmi received four stitches over his right eye after the game, after taking an elbow. He, too, expects to be fine.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/10/blair-has-bruis.html

Blair was seen limping to the bench what some thought was a knee injury, but luckily it was just his backside

Thanks for posting Ace.

Blair should be Ok for Wednesdays opener. Damn, Mahini with some stitches.:wow

[EmptyMan]

Let the conquest begin.

[The Btown Spur]

Alright, The Btown Spur..

Time to earn your spurs.


No pressure right? It was definitely a very entertaining game to watch. It looked like Pop was playing it like a real game. Assembly Hall is a great place to watch a game, it was a pro game with a college atmosphere. I loved that the band showed up and played in timeouts. They even did the flags at the end of the 3rd quarter which has been tradition at IU for who knows how long. The student sections were pretty full while the rest of the Hall was about half full. There was definitely a good showing of silver and black even though pacer fans were clearly in the majority.

As far as the game goes, I liked for the most part what we did on offense. We had some stupid turnovers, but especially in the first half we were making our shots. In the second half although it was mostly our second unit we got cold and i dont think we were driving as much. Tony hit some key long jumpers, but sometimes i thought he was settling for the jumper instead of driving like he did in the past. By the way it was hilarious when Tony took the clipboard from Pop for the last play, but let me just say Tony needs to stick to playing. dont know if he designed it for bogans to take the last shot but maybe thats how they do it in france?

I sort of feel that Jefferson is still trying to feel things out in the offense, he made one really nice drive to the rim got fouled but missed the layup, but other than that he just settled for a couple jumpers. RJ needs to be more aggressive when he has the ball, but hopefully that will come as the season goes.

I really liked what i saw from McDyess, he ran the court pretty well even receiving a baseball pass, and started a fast break. He threw down a pretty sick dunk a few minutes later.

Ginobili also will hopefully be a little more aggressively as the year goes, but I liked what he did. there was a moment in the second quarter where he bumped knees with a pacer player and he went down that scared the shit out of me, he grabbed his knee for a moment, but then got up.

I saw a tease of Dujaun Blairs potential, he grabbed a couple offensive boards, scored of a put back, and made a couple nice post moves. He got to the line a bunch was terrible from the line. Sometimes he gets himself into a hole, i love his aggressiveness but he needs to learn to dish the ball out to the guards. He looked like he was in pain towards the end, im didnt exactly catch what happened. Im hoping that its nothing big, he was walking on it but grimacing in pain.

Since pop was playing this like a real game, and Hairston played and Marcus williams did not I would say that it looks like Hairston is the one they are going to keep which is good imo. Hairston didnt really do a lot today, and made a bad turnover in the last minute, but i dont really know why he had the ball at that point anyway.

Mahinmi had a couple really nice buckets for the amount of time he was in but i didnt notice him being a presence defensively.

Which leads me to our defense, it looked pretty bad to be quite honest. I kept looking at the scoreboard and being like how are we giving up all these points? 90 after 3? Overall our team defense was just not great, Im hoping this is because our team hasnt played enough together yet, and hopefully it will get better in time. Although i say this and Danny Granger played pretty much the whole game and our big 4 didnt play the last quarter and not much of the second half. but even when they were playing the pacers still were able to score whenever they wanted.

and finally Thank God that the regular officials will be back for the season, these officials made some bad calls on both teams, but i guess that sort of washes out.

Solid game offensively, But our defense needs work, Fun game hopefully they will come back next year! I took some pics but i havent uploaded them yet. Let me know how i did!

[completely deck]

Solid write up, thanks man.

[DPG21920]

What is with Tim getting shredded by Hibbert and schooled by DeAndre Jordan?

[Chieflion]

What is with Tim getting shredded by Hibbert and schooled by DeAndre Jordan?
Hibbert is going to be a good center for a long time. DeAndre Jordan probably used his athletic ability against Duncan. Plus, it is preseason.

[Mel_13]

What is with Tim getting shredded by Hibbert and schooled by DeAndre Jordan?

It's a point of concern.

Duncan didn't keep Jordan from getting to the rim last week and it sounded like he had problems with Hibbert tonight.

On the other hand, he was very good against Shaq.

So, what to make of it?

1. Is Tim going to be vulnerable against young bigs?

2. Or, given that these are preseason games, was he only motivated enough to give anything close to full effort against Shaq?

The rest of his game seems to be just fine.

[DPG21920]

It was a rhetorical question. Still, this highlights Tim's weakness on defense; man-to-man. He is still above average there, but that is his weakness on defense. Tim needs to be a big time defensive presence this year and I hope he continues to be great as the anchor.

I still have serious concerns about the team's defense. I hope it works out.

[DPG21920]

It's a point of concern.

Duncan didn't keep Jordan from getting to the rim last week and it sounded like he had problems with Hibbert tonight.

On the other hand, he was very good against Shaq.

So, what to make of it?

1. Is Tim going to be vulnerable against young bigs?

2. Or, given that these are preseason games, was he only motivated enough to give anything close to full effort against Shaq?

The rest of his game seems to be just fine.

Ya, the rest of his game looks pretty good right now all things considered.

[DPG21920]

Oh ya, I drafted Hibbert in the last round of my fantasy league. I think he could be a steal.

[TimDunkem]

Hibbert played well tonight, but Tim didn't exactly get shredded by DeAndre Jordan. He only had one noticable highlight play against Tim.

[The Btown Spur]

What is with Tim getting shredded by Hibbert and schooled by DeAndre Jordan?

Yeah Hibbert made some nice moves to get past timmy, but i wouldnt say they dominated. Tim seemed a little slow on the defensive end, but so did the whole team. There wasnt a whole lot of help D when he got beat. Hibbert is very improved from last year from waht i saw tonight, he looked like a very solid big guy.

[ducks]

Ginobli can't buy a shot tonight.

no shit

[Blackjack]

Well done and welcome to the board, Btown.:toast


Assembly Hall is a great place to watch a game, it was a pro game with a college atmosphere. I loved that the band showed up and played in timeouts. They even did the flags at the end of the 3rd quarter which has been tradition at IU for who knows how long. The student sections were pretty full while the rest of the Hall was about half full. There was definitely a good showing of silver and black even though pacer fans were clearly in the majority.

Yeah, I couldn't help but notice the college feel when I heard the playing of 'Smells like team spirit' by the band. :lol

It was nice to hear George play the way he did and I enjoyed Pop screwing with ST members by letting us believe that Bonner would be starting yet again; people here love them some Matty Bonner in their starting lineup.;)

[The Btown Spur]

Yeah i like what george did, he still has a ways to go in terms of running the offense but he knows how to score. It was a very nice homecoming for him, he had his family, and friends at the game, not to mention the entire IUPUI basketball team there to support him.

Maybe its a sign that bonner wont start since Dyess started tonight, one can only hope

[Blackjack]

AP's recap with a couple quotes:

Spurs Fall in Final Preseason Tuneup (http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/091023.html)

[Blackjack]

NBA PRESEASON: PACERS 114, SPURS 112


With Granger at power forward, Indiana puts together big 3rd quarter (http://www.indystar.com/article/20091024/SPORTS04/910240373/Pacers+go+small++and+move+pays+off)
By Mike Wells


BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A shortage of healthy bodies forced Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien to go with a small lineup to start the second half of Friday's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs.

The move paid off.

Using a lineup that had All-Star Danny Granger playing power forward, the Pacers outscored the Spurs by 13 points in the third quarter to help them beat San Antonio 114-112 before 8,029 fans at Indiana University's Assembly Hall.

"I thought we competed well and had a great third quarter," O'Brien said. "We went small because (Troy Murphy) only had seven more minutes he could play. I wanted to be able to start small and it seemed to work out."

The Pacers wrapped up the preseason with a 3-4 record. They open the regular season Wednesday at Atlanta.

"I thought we played hard,'' O'Brien said. "We did some good things and we've got some things we have to clean up.''

The Pacers trailed 61-58 at the half when O'Brien opened the third quarter with a lineup of Granger, Earl Watson, Brandon Rush, Dahntay Jones and Roy Hibbert.

Hibbert, who has had an impressive preseason, scored 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting and blocked two shots in nine minutes in the quarter.

O'Brien wasn't able to go with a small lineup as much as he wanted to in the preseason because of a limited number of healthy wing players.

"That lineup is effective for us at times," Granger said. "If I can rebound like I did (Friday night), then we can go small. That's pretty much the only advantage (opposing teams) would have on us, the rebounding."

The Spurs, who trailed by 12 points in the fourth quarter, had a chance to tie or win the game after the Pacers turned the ball over with 13.2 seconds remaining.

With nothing to lose, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich stayed on the bench and let All-Star guard Tony Parker draw up the final play. The Spurs tried to free up former Broad Ripple High School standout George Hill for a game-winning 3-pointer, but the Pacers defended it well, forcing Keith Bogans to take a contested 30-footer as time expired.

[Manufan909]

At least we know the play was designed for Hill now.

[TJastal]

Might as well consider this a win, spurs shot horribly from deep, and missed alot of charity shots that they would normally make.

Defense should be the first thing Pop talks about during tomorrow's practice.

As for the game, I couldn't be happier ... Bonner and Finley out of the starting lineup. Hope this trend continues. Thank you Pop!

:toast

[ceperez]

:lol @ Bogans. Maybe Pop didn't feel like playing overtime at all.

Let's draw up the lowest percentage shot we can throw at 'em.

Don't know why they even bother to have Bogans on the court. Hairston was obviously more effective for the same stretch of time that they were both on the court.

[benefactor]

Don't know why they even bother to have Bogans on the court. Hairston was obviously more effective for the same stretch of time that they were both on the court.
Hairston was out there on the last play.

Another “last” to happen Friday? It's probably the last time Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will close a game with a lineup that includes Keith Bogans, Marcus Haislip, Ian Mahinmi and Malik Hairston instead of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson

[Mel_13]

Hibbert played well tonight, but Tim didn't exactly get shredded by DeAndre Jordan. He only had one noticable highlight play against Tim.

The highlight reel may have only shown one play, but it happened repeatedly.

[Mel_13]

Don't know why they even bother to have Haislip on the court. Won't post that since I've been hugging his nuts since he was signed

[benefactor]

I'm not going to look too much into Duncan's defense last night. It's probably hard to be overly motivated in a meaningless game against a bad team in a college gymnasium.

[Chieflion]

Anyone has today's video recap? I cannot find it.

[portnoy1]

If Bonner isn't starting then the Defense will work its way into shape. Remember, this is a team that hasn't played consistent Defense since the 07-08 season. Its gonna take some time. Oh yeah and how bout' Bonners great performance tonight. Where's Mel13 when you need him. That fool didnt even last a so called "20 minutes". 3 fls and turnover. If all you do is shoot then you have no excuse for getting a turnover.

[Mel_13]

If Bonner isn't starting then the Defense will work its way into shape. Remember, this is a team that hasn't played consistent Defense since the 07-08 season. Its gonna take some time. Oh yeah and how bout' Bonners great performance tonight. Where's Mel13 when you need him. That fool didnt even last a so called "20 minutes". 3 fls and turnover. If all you do is shoot then you have no excuse for getting a turnover.

I'm right here.

Yeah, foul calls in a preseason game with replacement refs prove everything you have said is absolutely true.

There's really no debate. Every position Portnoy1 has ever taken is brilliant and beyond reproach. Still think we should trade Tony and RJ?

[portnoy1]

RJ no, Offense kinda runs through Tony so that would be a bad idea right about now. Even if I wanted to. But just Maybe with the added weapons he'll be as dangerous as CP3. I'll be there Wednesday with a buddy of mine. You Going?

[portnoy1]

Kinda funny that Dahntay Jones outscored RJ though. You gotta admit.

[Mel_13]

RJ no, Offense kinda runs through Tony so that would be a bad idea right about now. Even if I wanted to. But just Maybe with the added weapons he'll be as dangerous as CP3. I'll be there Wednesday with a buddy of mine. You Going?

I go to all the games.

[portnoy1]

I go to all the games.
season ticket holder?

[Mel_13]

season ticket holder?

Since 2004

[portnoy1]

I'd do it, but since i work nights and certain nights i have obligations it would never work. I try to go to at least 2 games a year. But this year I'm really gonna make an effort best team assembled in a while.

[Mel_13]

I'd do it, but since i work nights and certain nights i have obligations it would never work. I try to go to at least 2 games a year. But this year I'm really gonna make an effort best team assembled in a while.

On this we agree. I have a level of anticipation for this Spurs team that I haven't had for any sports team in many years.

[portnoy1]

I like to get autographs from the visiting team so I save up and Sit near 115 and get there for shootaround to get some autographs. This year I'm for sure gonna get those seats for the Raptors game ( Calderon /Bargnani ) and Later on for the Pacers game ( Foster / Jones / Murphy ).

[Mel_13]

I like to get autographs from the visiting team so I save up and Sit near 115 and get there for shootaround to get some autographs. This year I'm for sure gonna get those seats for the Raptors game ( Calderon /Bargnani ) and Later on for the Pacers game ( Foster / Jones / Murphy ).

:lol

All your trade targets

[portnoy1]

:lol

All your trade targets
Ah you noticed!!!! I swear i'll ask Jeff Foster "Hey Mr Foster when you gonna come back and play for your home town team?" At least we are not a few years from being a contender. We are one right now, provided everyone gels.

[Mel_13]

Ah you noticed!!!! I swear i'll ask Jeff Foster "Hey Mr Foster when you gonna come back and play for your home town team?" At least we are not a few years from being a contender. We are one right now, provided everyone gels.
:lol

You're one of my favorite posters.

You're consistent

You're persistent

You're nearly impervious to a barrage of opposing posts