10/28- Spurs @ Bulls Game Blog

[Creation88]

noah is buttfucking everyone on the boards.

[Chomag]

Whatever the outcome, I'm loving Duncan's game tonight. He looks great.

Best thing of the game so far, hopefully the whole team can start feeding of his effort.

[sammy]

Man, they just leveled Parker and no call!

[Spursmania]

Whatever the outcome, I'm loving Duncan's game tonight. He looks great.

+1:toast

[Creation88]

stop shooting outside, drive the damn ball

[SpursFanATL]

It's too bad the Spurs didn't make any offseason moves to improve their rebounding. If only we had a player who specialized in rebounding.

[Creation88]

finley blows

[Libri]

Bonner brick

[Spurs Brazil]

TD playing fantastic but he needs help on the boards

Put Dice

[Chieflion]

It's too bad the Spurs didn't make any offseason moves to improve their rebounding. If only we had a player who specialized in rebounding.
He is sitting on the bench.

[Chomag]

IT's scarry to think how bad this game would be if Timmy wasnt playign so well...

[DPG21920]

Tyrus could be such a solid player. All things considered, Spurs are still in this game.

[Riverwalkman]

TP's shooting off-screen sucks tonight

[HarlemHeat37]

If Finley isn't doing anything on offense, he has no reason to be in this game..just get him out..

[phxspurfan]

Why are we playing with last year's lineup?

[sammy]

Damn, Bonner can you at least stand your ground! They just shoved him aside and foul on Bonner!

[Death In June]

Bonner and Finely are getting too many minutes here.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP looks very bad today

[kromediablo]

no kidding this looks like last year spurs team...no driving no rebounding

[SpursFanATL]

He is sitting on the bench.

Exactly.

[Libri]

Tim is alone out there.

[dbestpro]

Okay Pop its time to put a rebounder in the game. You have made your point. Play Blair or McDyess.

[hoopdreams11]

Finley got nothing tonight

[Spursmania]

BRICK by the rocket

[Chomag]

Its so sad we have the tools but they are still in the toolbox (bench) Its like trying to hammer a nail without using the hammer.

[sammy]

Finley & Bonner need to be on the bench! Put in Dice to help Timmy and bring Roger Mason!

[kromediablo]

bonner brick layer

[Texas_Ranger]

this sucks

[Creation88]

jefferson is not looking like a good move right now. he needs to step up on both ends. he's sucked so far.

[Chomag]

no kidding this looks like last year spurs team...no driving no rebounding

Look at the line up out there.. it is! lol

[Spursmania]

Bonner and Finely are getting too many minutes here.

Yep. This team is pretty athletic. I think we need to being in some other players.

[TIMMYD!]

Tim cannot be stopped.

[EmptyMan]

LMAO @ the Spurs relying on jumpers.

Pop is one stupid fuck.

[symple19]

Finley got nothing tonight

He looks really bad on D

Definitely need to get Dice or Blair in now.

Timmy looks soooo good, another nice Bank shot

[Libri]

How about that bank shot? My favorite Duncan move!

[kromediablo]

good ole reliable timmy of the bank

[dbestpro]

Finley needs to shoot or go sit down.

[symple19]

I type too slow

[sammy]

This is awful! Take Finley out! He's not on!

[Riverwalkman]

Noah/Thomas pick&roll with Rose works better than TD with TP this qtr.

[kromediablo]

mcdyess in looks better already

[timtonymanu]

Good job Tim!

To the rest of the team ,where the hell are you?

[Chomag]

I thought we had Bonner and Finely out there to score. They arnt doing that so what are they doing? Why are they out there!?!

[quentin_compson]

Get Finley out, he is getting killed by Deng/Salmons.

[BillMc]

Jefferson's first two games as a Spur aren't too impressive...

[sammy]

Stop settling for jumpshots! DRIVE!

[Death In June]

Duncan can't miss, let him shoot. Fuck letting bonner clank 3s.

[dbestpro]

You ever notice how Pop seems to try and throw a game to make a point. It seems like it is that time again.

[Chomag]

Good job Tim!

To the rest of the team ,where the hell are you?

IF we didn't have Tim out there tonight we would be down by over 20 points right now...

[HarlemHeat37]

The Finley and Bonner experiment is showing both results in the 1st 2 games of the season..

It looked great last night, because they were making their shots/spreading the floor..everything else is ignored when they're contributing offensively and spreading the floor..

Tonight, they haven't produced offensively, so their other flaws are on full display..

The problem with having them both start is consistency, and that will never change..

[CGD]

Give the Bulls credit. They're playing great on their season opener.

[Creation88]

everytime Tim carries this team we lose because no one else helps out, we need someone else to help out.

[Chomag]

I was hoping we wouldnt live or die by the 3 this year.

[symple19]

Jefferson's first two games as a Spur aren't too impressive...

Gotta give the new guys time to fit in and learn the system

[Riverwalkman]

Let Blair play with Duncan. Give him 10mins and he'll solve the problem on boards.

[EmptyMan]

Bonner and Fin out there makes me sick to my stomach.


When Blair comes back in he needs to step up and get some rebounds. This is ridiculous.

[dbestpro]

Pop got all these toys to play with and he keeps bringing out the old rag doll.

[BillMc]

Of course we're only down 6 on the second night of a back to back on the road against a playoff team on their opening night who gave the Celtics all Hell last year.

Don't get too high when we're good, or low when we're bad...

[ceperez]

Spurs looking really slow!

[phxspurfan]

Hinrich just got away with a nice eye gouge

[sammy]

Heinrich bitch elbows Parker and Parker is called for it! WTF!

[Death In June]

You ever notice how Pop seems to try and throw a game to make a point. It seems like it is that time again.What point would that be? The guy's been making questionable coaching decisions lately. It's just a continuation from last year.

[ezau]

Now where the hell is TP? Bonner and Finley don't deserve to be on the floor anymore. What's the whole point of hitting luxury tax if we're not using the players out there?

[symple19]

Give the Bulls credit. They're playing great on their season opener.

This. And the Spurs still aren't out of this game by a long shot

[TinTin]

okay if noah grabs a rebound with duncan and dice in paint, I will be very very very impressed

[duncan228]

Duncan. Damn.

[TIMMYD!]

Tim again. What we're those doubters saying?

[hoopdreams11]

why is Finley still out there

[CGD]

Man all our shooters are flat on their 3s. Effects of the Back to Back

[Spursmania]

Great ball movement-shitty shot by Manu!

[HarlemHeat37]

Why the fuck is Finley closing in on Brad Miller about to shoot a 3 when Deng is open in the corner?!..

[symple19]

Manu is off tonight

[Creation88]

we're not gonna win this game. no hustle, shitty lineups.

[TIMMYD!]

are we even going to make it to the 80 point mark?

[hoopdreams11]

Finally finley out

[ElNono]

We're just not stopping anybody... Worse part is TD is playing too many minutes... :td

[Libri]

It's admirable that Tim is carrying the team.

[TIMMYD!]

Tim again.

[Riverwalkman]

when Spurs rely too much on Duncan, It's going to be a tough game.

[Spursmania]

Damn Timmy on a rampage! All other Spurs sucking

[sammy]

Brad Miller just traveled and of course no call!

[SCdac]

spurs still laying eggs in third quarters?

lets hope this isn't a continuing trend from last season.

[BillMc]

Gotta give the new guys time to fit in and learn the system

You are right.


It's admirable that Tim is carrying the team.

Ah, but only if the Admiral were here too!

[quentin_compson]

Finally, Fin is subbed.

[Chomag]

D?

[Creation88]

richard jeffeson fucking sucks right now

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Wow..... FUCK

[TIMMYD!]

This game is over. We lose.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Wowwwww

[mVp]

Wow, WTF are we doing out there?

[timtonymanu]

Great!

[ceperez]

Out rebounded, out hustled... damn

[Creation88]

it's over

[Spurs Brazil]

TERRIBLE D in the 3rd

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

I cant believe this shit

[Chieflion]

I think we are screwed.

[Death In June]

Fuckin' pop. I don't get it.

[Spursmania]

What a horrible defensive display by the Spurs. Blair finally in!

[Texas_Ranger]

fucking shit :madrun

[HarlemHeat37]

What a change from yesterday..we need some energy players..

[ulosturedge]

Yup we need our defense to improve. That's the only way we are gonna get where we want to be.

[dirk4mvp]

:lmao spurs

[peskypesky]

:flag:

[TIMMYD!]

RJ isn't doing good at all.

[exstatic]

We're getting murdered on the boards, and Blair has played 4 minutes. Pop in "show you" mode early this year....

[JohnnySixString]

They needed to play this badly tonight after playing so well last night. Hopefully they get this shit figured out early in the season.

[DPG21920]

This game is over. We lose.

:lol 3 Minutes left in the 3rd. 10-0 run closes the gap and that can happen in 3 minutes.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs couldn't do it outshooting the Bulls, now the Bulls are shooting better, GAMEOVER.

Spurs look really bad.

B2B isn't an excuse in October.

Spurs just got nothing. Out hustled, Bulls too athletic

[CGD]

good game tonight by Bulls, but I really see no more up side for them.

[peskypesky]

Fuckin' pop. I don't get it.

he's learning. i hope.

[TinTin]

I am not giving up hope until midway of 4th qtr. Hopefully manu and parker come back to life

[sammy]

Pop needs to call a timeout and fucking yell at them! WTF! Timmy is the only one playing out there! Parker is passing the ball instead of driving! Settling for jumpshots and bricking! Blair you need to stick with your man, instead Thomas slam dunks and RJ fouls him for and 1!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

spurs win by 3

[Spursmania]

Well, what did we expect. They really need to find themselves together. The good thing is Timmy is still Timmy!!

Everyone else can get a lot better including our defense.

[hoopdreams11]

let Fin and Bonner play to long and Bulls gained rythm and confidence

[DPG21920]

We're getting murdered on the boards, and Blair has played 4 minutes. Pop in "show you" mode early this year....

In all fairness, Blair came in and struggled. But he should get another shot.

[BillMc]

Every season will have tests, this is just one of them...

[symple19]

Man o man. Bulls are making a run. Nice ball movement and finish.

Time to start learning if the Spurs are going to be a team that can make big runs to get back in a game.

Bulls look well-coached. I know Del Negro is a former Spur player, but is he also off the Popovich coaching tree?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I don't wanna see Bonner of Finley for the rest of the game.

So much for being stacked, Duncan is alone on that island out there.

Hopefully we can close out the quarter strong.

[peskypesky]

Spurs can still win this.

[exstatic]

What a horrible defensive display by the Spurs. Blair finally in!

Uh, he wasn't in when they went to the T.O. Was he sitting by the scorer's table, or something?

[boutons_deux]

Spurs dying with 3G, 2/13. Totally dependent on 3Gs

[DeadlyDynasty]

Spurs have a plethora of bigs, yet they are getting murdered on the offensive glass? Timmy looks like he's turned back the clock, good to see

[Spurs Brazil]

TP needs to attack.

He's just shoting Js; attack and finish or find the open guy

[Creation88]

tony has sucked so far too.

[dbestpro]

Pop is as dead as the Spurs play. Maybe if he acted like he cared maybe the players would. His rotations have been a disaster. Now the players have just lost their interest.

[EmptyMan]

And when they take jumpers they are so far away from the hoop :lmao

[Quiet Strength]

It's going to take a while for everyone to get used to playing with each other.. that's why I didn't understand why alot of yall were saying how great the spurs were after the win yesterday. It was just one game. Theres alot of time left to still get a win tonight but win or lose its going to be ugly.

[ceperez]

why is Finley still out there

'coz we don't have any other quick player that's at least 6'7" and can hit the 3.

[sammy]

I miss Bruce Bowen! He would've shut down Rose! I really miss our defensive stopper!

[MI21]

Spurs playing incredibly soft in this one.

[peskypesky]

Bulls won 3rd quarter. Spurs just need to win 4th.

[boutons_deux]

Bulls playing very smart, Spurs somnolent.

[Chomag]

he's learning. i hope.

He is a rookie he needs to be on the floor to make those mistakes that every rookie makes early in the season.

[jag]

We're getting murdered on the boards, and Blair has played 4 minutes. Pop in "show you" mode early this year....

To be completely honest, Blair was playing like a rook out there. He seemed kinda lost.

[DPG21920]

People do realize that even good teams can play bad? That even good rebounding teams can be out rebounded?

Look at the big picture. Big sample sizes, not individual games.

[Spursmania]

As long as I don't see Bonner and Fin back, we have a chance defensively to settle down.

[The Btown Spur]

This is not good i have way too many friends from chicago for us to be playing like this.

[JohnnySixString]

It's going to take a while for everyone to get used to playing with each other.. that's why I didn't understand why alot of yall were saying how great the spurs were after the win yesterday. It was just one game. Theres alot of time left to still get a win tonight but win or lose its going to be ugly.

And this is only the second game, lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Game 2 and Pop is already in the 'trot out shitty lineups and get blown out to prove a point' mode. WTF?

[Crookshanks]

These young Bulls players are just running circles around the Spurs. The Spurs look like they're all rookies - they have no rhythm or flow tonight.

[Death In June]

No one can make a shot, fuck.

[EmptyMan]

Does Pop think JUMPERS will win a SERIES against the GIANT Lakers???


What the fuck?

[Bender]

good game tonight by Bulls, by I really see no more up side for them.
they're playing a damn good game, at least tonight

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pop needs to call a timeout and fucking yell at them! WTF! Timmy is the only one playing out there! Parker is passing the ball instead of driving! Settling for jumpshots and bricking! Blair you need to stick with your man, instead Thomas slam dunks and RJ fouls him for and 1!

Blair has played 4 minutes. LOL. Pop needs to call a TO and yell at himself for his sucktacular rotations and overreliance on Finley and Bonner.

[exstatic]

Man o man. Bulls are making a run. Nice ball movement and finish.

Time to start learning if the Spurs are going to be a team that can make big runs to get back in a game.

Bulls look well-coached. I know Del Negro is a former Spur player, but is he also off the Popovich coaching tree?

No, he's not from "the tree". It was only when he was shipped out that the Spurs won the title.

[m33p0]

Duncan was Duncan.... everyone else were somebody else. I'm going to sleep.

[Chieflion]

Stop Hinrich, damn it.

[Creation88]

too many outside shots. are we expected to never win back to backs.

[peskypesky]

one of those nights. spurs can't buy a shot. can't get to the foul line.

[Spurs Brazil]

Where's the pre season Hill?

[Quiet Strength]

And this is only the second game, lol

And next game will be the third... my point is its too early for any of us to know how good the spurs are.

[sammy]

So his answer for that sucky play by Parker is to bring Hill in who gets blown by Heinrich!

[EmptyMan]

There you go RJ. Just drive into 4 guys and get to the FT line.

[BillMc]

I would describe this third quarter as "not so hot."

Much as the way Custer would describe the Battle of Little Bighorn as "not so hot."

[exstatic]

Blair has played 4 minutes. LOL. Pop needs to call a TO and yell at himself for his sucktacular rotations and overreliance on Finley and Bonner.

Well, in those 4 minutes he had one TO, 2 fouls, and 0 rebounds. Pop should have subbed him for Bonner, though, and not Dice.

[djohn2oo8]

Jefferson looks like a ninja turtle

[FromWayDowntown]

This is a pretty weak-willed defensive effort. Hopefully, this crew will learn that they can't just run up and down and expect to win games. The Bulls have an athletic front and are playing an opener against a team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back, but this is just absurd. The Spurs look glued to the floor.

[EmptyMan]

I should start betting against the Spurs so it will be win-win.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

what the fcuk is RJ smiling about when hes on the line

[peskypesky]

pop has to tell manu, "no more fucking 3s".

[Supergirl]

Yikes, Spurs have only scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter. That's why we're down.

Big FT disparity, but then again the Spurs aren't making theirs tonight. Often when they aren't making them they get soft inside and stop trying to get fouls called their way, which is a mistake.

[peskypesky]

The Beast with the putback

[MI21]

WTF was that baseline inbounds San Antonio? Not good.

[kromediablo]

steallll

[ulosturedge]

It's still early in the season. Pop with his super experiments. It all needs to be done though. At least they get to see how they look when their offense isn't on fire.

[Supergirl]

Steal by Hill and tip in by Blair makes it only a 9 point deficit!

[Creation88]

shooting like a bunch of fucking retards. take it to the basket

[peskypesky]

no more jumpshots!

[Spursmania]

Mason hesitating on his shots. Great...

[Creation88]

finally, fuck takes hill to drive

[DPG21920]

Only down 10. Spurs need a run to start the 4th and they can steal this one.

[Supergirl]

SOrry, 10 pt deficit. Still, our new guys showing some hustle.

[Chomag]

The bench just brought us somewhat back.

[symple19]

Nice shot to close the period by Hill

Spurs are still in it

Thanks exstatic for answering my question

[Spurs Brazil]

Bulls up 10 after the 3rd

[symple19]

Nice shot to close the period by Hill

Spurs are still in it

Thanks exstatic for answering my question

[sammy]

Down by 10! Come on Spurs we can do it! Now if Pop keeps the worthless ones Bonner & Finley on the bench, then we have a chance!

[Libri]

chip away, chip away

[peskypesky]

Pop has to lay down the fucking law. Goddamnit. You're the fucking coach. Tell them you do not want to see another goddamn outside jump shot. tell them the next guy who shoots a jump shot will be running extra sprints. goddamnit. this ain't rocket fucking science.

[Supergirl]

Spurs showing some life, they will turn it on in the 4th...c'mon guys...GO SPURS GO!

[EmptyMan]

I love this lineup

Hill
Mase
RJ
Blair
Dice

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

We gotta keep driving

[TinTin]

I think people need to realize that the talent is there and obviously as someone above said, still need some time for things to mesh in esp. considering this is our 2nd game.

If this was after all star break then I WOULD BE PISSED

[sammy]

DRIVE! No more jumpshots!

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

We have to believe

[quentin_compson]

10 points. This ain't over yet.

[Johnny RIngo]

Does Pop think JUMPERS will win a SERIES against the GIANT Lakers???


What the fuck?

Probably. That would explain his man crush on players like Finley/Bonner.

[DPG21920]

Why are people acting like the Bulls suck also? Saying things like "are the Hornets just that bad...".

The Bulls are a solid team that made the playoffs and played the Celtics closely.

[peskypesky]

blair's in the doghouse? only 7 minutes?

[lennyalderette]

i knew this game was going to be tough!!! no ones hitting shit, but i am SUPER FUCKIN PISSED AT POP how do you leave finley in that long when we need defense that bad!!!!!!! we need rebounds and the dumbass doesnt bring blair in until the end of the 3rd!! he doesnt want to admit we need blair

[spurspokesman]

10 points. This ain't over yet.
Agree but some of our guys is stinkin the place up

[ulosturedge]

Bulls playing with a lot of swagger. Got to give them credit they are having a great game. On our end Parker looks rusty as hell. It's hard to complain about defense since the new guys still need to get acclimated to the system. The energy isn't there, but that's probably cause our vets are still in need of getting into game shape.

[Riverwalkman]

An openning night home team is hard to handle, Spurs proved that yesterday.

[sammy]

Another bailout call for the bulls! He just barrelled into Dice! WTF!

[TIMMYD!]

Except for Tim, I'm disappointed (I know it's only the second game).

[lennyalderette]

i know pop is an amazing coach but hes one stubborn motha fucker i mean come on theyre killing us on the boards and he doesnt bring in blair? thats stupid shit

[HarlemHeat37]

Thomas is hand-checking RJ on the perimeter every time..

[MI21]

I don't expect this team to play full games of great defense just yet, but it would be nice to see a good 4th quarter on defense at least. Even in a loss.

Come on boys.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Everytime RJ drives he gets fouled

[peskypesky]

An openning night home team is hard to handle, Spurs proved that yesterday.

especially when you decide not to play one of your best new players (blair).

[symple19]

RJ looking to drive and draw fouls. Good stuff

[Libri]

RJ attacking the basket. :tu

[Chieflion]

We need Jefferson's foul drawing ability quick.

[ulosturedge]

Our shooting is night and day compared to yesterday..

[TinTin]

great effort on the rebound. was that dice?

[HarlemHeat37]

Blair rotates way too slowly..way too slowly..

[EmptyMan]

Spurs aren't even moving on offense :lmao

[Spursmania]

What's up with our jumpers...

[CGD]

spurs are playing like crap, but damn the refs aren't helping

[peskypesky]

so i guess pop didn't tell them to lay off the perimeter jumpers.

[Supergirl]

anyone else still think "Tim Thomas" when they see "T. Thomas" in the team roster? That's so unfortunate for Tyrus Thomas, who's better than that...

[Death In June]

This is frustrating to watch. It'd be nice if anyone was in rythm

[symple19]

All the new guys look a bit off. It's going to happen.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

mmm..mm..mmm *shakes head*

[EmptyMan]

blair is sucking tonight, him not getting minutes isn't a big deal

[MI21]

This is my first time seeing Blair other than highlights.

He needs a tonne of work defensively.

[Riverwalkman]

Jefferson is another expert on drawing fouls, along with Duncan and Parker.

[Supergirl]

I didn't realize this was the Bulls home opener. THat explains a lot. Spurs can win this, but no wonder it's so tough. Bulls are good, but not really *this* good normally.

[quentin_compson]

The big three are back in. So Pop isn't throwing away this one yet.

[Spursmania]

This is frustrating to watch. It'd be nice if anyone was in rythm


They need a few games....

[TIMMYD!]

this is our all-star lineup and we still suck.

[mVp]

This one's over, we can't buy a fucking basket...

[Chomag]

errr Finely back in?

[JohnnySixString]

The big three are back in. So Pop isn't throwing away this one yet.

They won't be in there for long at this rate.

[Death In June]

Bonner back in the game? I'm about to turn this off.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol pop is going back with finley and bonner

[MaNuMaNiAc]

WTF? Manu with the airball...

[Spursmania]

Going back to Finley and Bonner:rolleyes

[Lars]

You guys look slow out there.

[Spurs Brazil]

We look really bad tonight

[symple19]

I think Blair was out of position there, you could see Tony telling him where to go

[exstatic]

The unofficial white flag: Boner and Fin at the scorer's table. THEY certainly aren't going to ignite a run.

[DPG21920]

Well after scoring 100+, we knew the Spurs had to dry up so their avg would be Spurs-like :lol

[Spursfan092120]

Totally out of sync tonight...fuck

[FromWayDowntown]

It's a bad night. But it's one of 82. I suppose there will be some disappointment about not going undefeated in 09-10.

Lots to correct here, but that's how you get better.

[timtonymanu]

This one's on Pop. He still loves playing Finley. I'm honestly going to cheer the day Finley retires.

[peskypesky]

don't look now, but Bonner is only Spur with a plus by his name. :(

[HarlemHeat37]

Doesn't look good now that Duncan is cooling..

Thankfully we get Sacramento next..we need those games for chemistry..

[Chomag]

But but... Jump shots spread the Floor!!!

[Riverwalkman]

Game is slipping away...lost all reasons to turn it over.

[Spursmania]

Oh well. Spurs will keep getting better. They have the talent. And Timmy looked great!
The other guys will come through...

The Bulls played really well and this is their opener.

[boutons_deux]

Bulls 32-19 in 2nd half

Spurs no 3Gs, no win.

[narmerguy]

This is dumb

[DPG21920]

Well even if the Spurs lose all of their b2b's in the first 10, if they win the rest of the games they can still go 7-3. Don't know how likely that is and I would be happy for 5-5.

[EmptyMan]

Spurs sucking THIS bad on the FIRST back to back? haha this is not a good sign

[boutons_deux]

Spurs might break through 80 pts, not sure.

[Chomag]

This one's on Pop. He still loves playing Finley. I'm honestly going to cheer the day Finley retires.

I knew all along that Pop still could not be trusted with Finely still on our roster.

[symple19]

Going back to Finley and Bonner:rolleyes

Nothing else is working, maybe get some inside out going on with Tim to open up the three

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

damn this game