10/31/09 Spurs vs. Kings Game Blog

[Chieflion]

just for the record - Sacramento is the worst team in the NBA!
Well, duh.

[Chieflion]

Matt Bonner with the fake, drive, then teardrop.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, Mason has changed his stroke. It's still ugly, but not nearly as bad as it used to be... :lol

[TIMMYD!]

I wanna see Tim hit a banker.

[evi11emons]

damn mason

[ducks]

nba league pass is sucking tonight

[anakha]

Matt Bonner with the fake, drive, then teardrop.

Somehow a 6'10" guy shooting a teardrop just isn't right.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is that an ATARI symbol in the back of Manu's head? Or was the person with the clippers just bad at it? :lol

[Muser]

RJ! wow!

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RJ and one

[Chieflion]

Somehow a 6'10" guy shooting a teardrop just isn't right.
I am taking that offensive versatility anyday then Michael Finley. And woo, Richard Jefferson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[evi11emons]

nice and 1

[Muser]

vintage Manu :)

[Libri]

WTF?

another SAC dunk

[Chieflion]

Please take out the starters now. Looks like garbage time already.

[mystargtr34]

Evans having his way..

[Chieflion]

Is Finley playing power forward again? Fuck you, Pop.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why the hell doesn't Sacto start Hawes and Rodriguez, and use Evans as a 6th man and let him score? He's clearly NOT a PG.

[Libri]

This would have been a good game for Malik.

[evi11emons]

mason and tony

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Well, I was right about Tony. He got his revenge for the other night. :tu

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason J
TP layup
Spurs up 21

[Muser]

RJ has been awesome tonight, proving the doubters wrong.

[SpursWench21]

So do hairston and mahimni just stay out(DNP) unless someones hurt or do they eventually get playing time?

[SpursWench21]

sorry if thats a dumb question. kinda drinking right now...lots of good sports on currently:downspin:

[Muser]

Damn Theo still got hops.

[FirebatMIV]

Theo Ratliff isn't exactly a great 1 on 1 defender.

[evi11emons]

blair!!

[Muser]

Dejuan Blair!

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Libri]

Blair showing a lot of energy getting that rebound.

[evi11emons]

manu j

[45 bank shot]

where is Dice?

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 96-75 after the 3rd

[Libri]

Nobody does it better than Manu with that step back shot.

[Spurs Brazil]

where is Dice?

flu

[TIMMYD!]

where is Dice?

He has flu-like symptoms.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill 33333333333333333333333

[evi11emons]

hill for 3!!!

[Libri]

That Hill three was nothing but net.

[TIMMYD!]

Gonna cover the 16 spread. I should've bet more.

[Muser]

Hills corner 3 is almost Bowen like.

Theo block, damn :tu

[Spurs Brazil]

Great block Theo

[Muser]

Glad I went all in on above the spread :D

[Chieflion]

I am going to lose that bet. Stupid Kings.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

georgie's corner 3 is so deadly and theo has been impressive so far

[evi11emons]

nice block by theo

[Muser]

Dejuan is the man

[TIMMYD!]

Theo Ratliff is doing his thing with the blocks.

[Muser]

Blair putback :lmao

[Libri]

Spurs have this game. There is no need to see Duncan back in.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair 6pts 8rebs

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

theo blair seem to be a pretty good frontcourt combo

[Spurs Brazil]

Theo Ratliff is doing his thing with the blocks.

3blks for Theo

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lol

Jimmy Barnes playing in the background...

[Chieflion]

Ouch, Tyreke Evans....

[Spurs Brazil]

Great D by Hill on Martin

[Muser]

Ouch..

[TIMMYD!]

This game block is pretty quiet... You can tell it's Saturday.

[Bender]

This game block is pretty quiet... You can tell it's Saturday.
you mean blog? Halloween... people doing stuff with their kiddies I guess.

[mystargtr34]

Man i wish we could see Hairson, Mahinmi and Haislip with so much garbage time...

This number crunch really sux..

[evi11emons]

dunk for hill

[Chieflion]

George Hill, are you kidding me?

[TIMMYD!]

you mean blog? Halloween... people doing stuff with their kiddies I guess.

Oh, I didn't look at what I was typing.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill dunk

[Libri]

nice behind the pass from Sergio to Hill

[Muser]

The kings really are terrible, they've gifted the Spurs at least 10/12 points just by bullshit passes.

[TIMMYD!]

They just took a free throw point away from Blair on the boxscore...

[mystargtr34]

Why is Kevin Martin still playing?..

Donte Green??

[NickiRasgo]

Just want to share:

http://tomattotv.com/ch6.htm

[Chieflion]

Why is Kevin Martin still playing?..

Donte Green??
Donte Greene sucks.

[Chieflion]

You better take that away. No links allowed.

[BlackBellamy]

Just want to share:


You should take it down. But THANK YOU on the part of all Austin Spursfan blacked out.

[Chieflion]

Theo Ratliff with the dunk.

[Muser]

Damn Mason to Ratliff.

[Spursfan092120]

Now this game was more like it. :)

[Ice009]

I really, really, really like Theo. :).

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kings' body language is horrible. None of them look like they want to be playing at all.

[Spursfan092120]

I really, really, really like Theo. :).
hells yeah

[Spurs Brazil]

Theo dunk

I think we had more dunks in this game than the whole 08 season

[evi11emons]

nice jam

[Spursfan092120]

Kings' body language is horrible. None of them look like they want to be playing at all.
Probably because they don't anymore..lol

[Libri]

Spurs cruising

[mystargtr34]

Donte Greene sucks.

If they want him to suck a little less then they should give him game time.

[z0sa]

Theo looks like he can still play.

[NickiRasgo]

Sorry for the link.

[Chieflion]

Kings' body language is horrible. None of them look like they want to be playing at all.
Kings management: Tank the season
Kevin Martin: I always look like this. I am just going to continue looking unenthusiastic.
Andres Nocioni: Fuck this. I am just going to keep chucking.
Tyreke Evans: I will just get myself injured
Jason Thompson: I don't care.

[spurs1990]

The scrubs suck.

[evi11emons]

Hill for 3

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill is money from the corner

[evi11emons]

Hill again

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

the spurs have been playing the lead since the start of the 4th quarter ..and holy shit george hill looks great

[dc_spursfan]

I know it is early but Bogans is a horrible offensive player. I truly hope his defense is really great.

[Libri]

Mason trying to do a highlight behind the back pass.

[TIMMYD!]

don't fail me spread

[Chieflion]

I think I might actually win the bet.

[Libri]

I think the Spurs will win this game. hehe

[bbarry]

what the fuck happened to our 28 pt lead? I leave for 15 mins then they can't buy a bucket...

[Chieflion]

Ugh, Brockman sucks.

[symple19]

Nice game SA. Good stuff

[Chieflion]

Theo Ratliff with 4 blocks.

[evi11emons]

Bogans bucket theo block

[Spurs Brazil]

Theo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spursfan092120]

Theo = Monster

[dc_spursfan]

Great block by Theo!

[TIMMYD!]

big head bogans scored? holy shit

[timtonymanu]

Bogans with a season high 5 points. Lol.

[Spursfan092120]

Kings management: Tank the season
Kevin Martin: I always look like this. I am just going to continue looking unenthusiastic.
Andres Nocioni: Fuck this. I am just going to keep chucking.
Tyreke Evans: I will just get myself injured
Jason Thompson: I don't care.
:lmao:lmao

[z0sa]

holy shit that was a fucking block

[ducks]

T. Ariza Trevor Ariza
11-17, 32 Pts
3 Rebs, 3 Assists

[Chieflion]

The game is over. Theo Ratliff shows some hops. Spurs showed more hustle this game.

[Ice009]

WHat a fucking BLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!


WOW. Like I said I love Theo.

[pawe]

Whooo take that!!! What a block by Theo!

[TIMMYD!]

dat block was crazy! the best of the day

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice win

Good to see RJ scoring

[VivaPopovich]

THEO BLOCK

that was a good laugh after a dry 4th quarter

[VivaPopovich]

that 4th Q is when its appropriate to play Bonner/Finley, that 3rd unit was extremely dry offensively

Keith Bogans? Where's Malik?

[mystargtr34]

Lol they gave Hill's last corner 3 to Bogans on ESPN.COM...

Bogans with 5 and Hill with 15 :lol...

[ducks]

Theo Ratliff with 4 blocks.

he still is amazing
I want him bloking JAMES

[VivaPopovich]

he still is amazing
I want him bloking JAMES

and kobe/wade and the rest of those posers

[VivaPopovich]

Matt Bonner 1 offensive rebound! They should give away tacos at the ATT center for every instance that happens

[Ice009]

Theo is the type of player I wanted last off season when pushing for Darryl Watkins.

Spurs addressed that this summer with the real thing :).

[VivaPopovich]

Theo's going to get major PT when we're up against teams like Celtics/Lakers

We found our own Dikembe. Except not as disgustingly old.

[peskypesky]

remember those sad days when it was obvious the Spurs were sorely lacking rebounders, shot-blockers and an athletic 3?

those days are gone, compadres!!! fuck yeah!!!!!!!!

[VivaPopovich]

remember those sad days when it was obvious the Spurs were sorely lacking rebounders, shot-blockers and an athletic 3?

those days are gone, compadres!!! fuck yeah!!!!!!!!

don't forget firepower off the bench

we have that now in Hill. Dude really hit the weight room

[Spurs Brazil]

TD block

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/be/fullj.c508cb7438e8b4f3f53d964d6b079f30/c508cb7438e8b4f3f53d964d6b079f30-getty-90040715ce001_kings_spurs.jpg

[Spurs Brazil]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2e/fullj.382b3cd47ebfc2bcafb4436bd8b1d321/382b3cd47ebfc2bcafb4436bd8b1d321-getty-90040715ce001_kings_spurs.jpg

[Bender]

Box has G Hill with only one 3 pointer?

[VivaPopovich]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2e/fullj.382b3cd47ebfc2bcafb4436bd8b1d321/382b3cd47ebfc2bcafb4436bd8b1d321-getty-90040715ce001_kings_spurs.jpg

(Mississipi/Missouri accent): That's a big boy!

[Bender]

Box has G Hill with only one 3 pointer?
they just changed it to two

[duncan228]

I'll update this when they do.

Parker leads Spurs to win over Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2009103124&prov=ap)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

The Spurs got a strong performance from Manu Ginobili, who scored 13 points and had three assists in a reserve role. After scoring 28 points against Chicago on Thursday, Tim Duncan had just seven points Saturday. He grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked one shot.

Kevin Martin had 26 points and Spencer Hawes scored 22 for the Kings, who dropped to 0-3.

Ginobili’s biggest contribution might have been his corralling of a bat that flew onto the court.

The bat swooped onto the court late in the first period, scattering players and stopping play. It flew away, then returned, briefly. Ginobili knocked it down with a bare hand, picked it up and carried it off the court to thunderous cheers. A trainer then emerged to squirt sanitizer on Ginobili’s hand.

A few Sacramento players applauded Ginobili’s effort. He then ended the first period with a driving layup at the buzzer.

The Kings struggled throughout the second half—with their shot, handling the ball and containing Parker and Jefferson.

San Antonio increased its 16-point halftime lead to 21 after three periods.

Parker electrified in the third. He scored eight points and threaded a beautiful pass to Roger Mason Jr., who knocked down a 3-pointer.

Mason made two 3-pointers. Jefferson hit 2-of-3 three-point attempts on the night. The Spurs shot 50 percent (8 of 16) from behind the arc.

Theo Ratliff came off the bench to contribute 15 points, pull down five rebounds and block two shots.

The Kings only had two players score in double-figures—Martin and Hawes. Desmond Mason was Sacramento’s third-leading scorer with seven points.

The Spurs began pulling away with 7:17 to play in the second period. DeJuan Blair stole an inbound pass and made a soft layin to ignite a 19-6 San Antonio run. Parker scored six points, had three assists, grabbed two rebounds and made a steal during the run.

[Bender]

Theo Ratliff came off the bench to contribute 15 points, pull down five rebounds and block two shots.

[loveforthegame]

It was good to see RJ bust out tonight. The jumper looked great but his ability to attack the basket and draw fouls is really important. Nice to have someone other than Parker and Ginobli to do that.

I know it was the Kings but it was a solid effort from everyone tonight. :tu

[benefactor]

Fuck my life....I get home to find out that something went wrong with my DVR and the game didn't record. :bang :depressed

Any TV League Pass customers try out their broadband yet?

[Agloco]

I'll update this when they do.

Parker leads Spurs to win over Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2009103124&prov=ap)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

The Spurs got a strong performance from Manu Ginobili, who scored 13 points and had three assists in a reserve role. After scoring 28 points against Chicago on Thursday, Tim Duncan had just seven points Saturday. He grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked one shot.

Kevin Martin had 26 points and Spencer Hawes scored 22 for the Kings, who dropped to 0-3.

Ginobili’s biggest contribution might have been his corralling of a bat that flew onto the court.

The bat swooped onto the court late in the first period, scattering players and stopping play. It flew away, then returned, briefly. Ginobili knocked it down with a bare hand, picked it up and carried it off the court to thunderous cheers. A trainer then emerged to squirt sanitizer on Ginobili’s hand.

A few Sacramento players applauded Ginobili’s effort. He then ended the first period with a driving layup at the buzzer.

The Kings struggled throughout the second half—with their shot, handling the ball and containing Parker and Jefferson.

San Antonio increased its 16-point halftime lead to 21 after three periods.

Parker electrified in the third. He scored eight points and threaded a beautiful pass to Roger Mason Jr., who knocked down a 3-pointer.

Mason made two 3-pointers. Jefferson hit 2-of-3 three-point attempts on the night. The Spurs shot 50 percent (8 of 16) from behind the arc.

Theo Ratliff came off the bench to contribute 15 points, pull down five rebounds and block two shots.

The Kings only had two players score in double-figures—Martin and Hawes. Desmond Mason was Sacramento’s third-leading scorer with seven points.

The Spurs began pulling away with 7:17 to play in the second period. DeJuan Blair stole an inbound pass and made a soft layin to ignite a 19-6 San Antonio run. Parker scored six points, had three assists, grabbed two rebounds and made a steal during the run.

:wtf :wtf

[bigbendbruisebrother]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2e/fullj.382b3cd47ebfc2bcafb4436bd8b1d321/382b3cd47ebfc2bcafb4436bd8b1d321-getty-90040715ce001_kings_spurs.jpg

That kid better be careful. He might lose an arm if he tries to take his book back.

[Chieflion]

Seems like George Hill has multiple personalities in Keith Bogans and Theo Ratliff.

[duncan228]

Updated, with a new headline. :lol

Batman: Spurs’ Ginobili steals game with bat catch (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2009103124&prov=ap)

The Spurs’ Manu Ginobili showed off his quick hands— capturing a bat.

“That was amazing,” teammate Tony Parker said after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-94 on Saturday night. “The legend continues with Manu. Unbelievable. … He’s always doing crazy stuff.”

Late in the first period a bat swooped into the AT&T Center and descended onto the court. Players scattered and officials stopped play. The bat circled and left only to return—briefly.

That’s when Ginobili performed his Halloween trick, swatting the bat out of the air with a bare hand. He then carried the creature off the court to thunderous cheers.

As the theme song to “Batman” played, a few Sacramento players applauded, too. A trainer emerged to squirt sanitizer on Ginobilil’s hand. “When you can’t dunk anymore, you have to find a way to make it into the news,” Ginobili said. “So that’s what I did. I grabbed a bat. I didn’t think it was a big deal.”

On the court, Parker led the Spurs with 24 points and seven assists, and Ginobili scored 13 points in a reserve role. He ended the first period with a driving layup at the buzzer. Richard Jefferson added 21 points for San Antonio.

The only performance anyone wanted to talk about was Ginobili’s.

“The drummer that he marches to sometimes is a little bit different,” Spurs coach Greg Popovich said. “He never ceases to amaze me and he just did it again. The legend grows. It’s incredible on Halloween night. You would call someone a liar if they told you that story.”

Kevin Martin had 26 points and Spencer Hawes scored 22 for the Kings, who dropped to 0-3.

After scoring 28 points against Chicago on Thursday, Tim Duncan had just seven points Saturday. He grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked one shot.

The Kings struggled throughout the second half—with their shot, handling the ball and containing Parker and Jefferson.

“We wanted to bounce back,” Parker said. “Obviously, we had a tough loss against Chicago. The Bulls outplayed us last game. So we wanted to make sure we came out tonight with a lot of energy. And that’s what we did tonight.”

San Antonio increased its 16-point halftime lead to 21 after three periods. Parker electrified in the third. He scored eight points and threaded a beautiful pass to Roger Mason Jr., who knocked down a 3-pointer.

Mason made two 3-pointers. Jefferson hit 2-of-3 3-point attempts on the night. The Spurs shot 50 percent (8 of 16) from behind the arc. Next to Ginobili, Jefferson stood out most to Parker.

“He was very impressive,” Parker said. “He made some shots from the outside, and I think that helped his confidence.”

Theo Ratliff came off the bench to contribute 15 points, pull down five rebounds and block two shots.

The Kings only had two players score in double figures—Martin and Hawes. Desmond Mason was Sacramento’s third-leading scorer with seven points.

“We were beating our heads against the wall trying to figure out how to beat this team and stay in the game,” Kings Coach Paul Westphal said. “Even when the Spurs went to the bench, they stayed solid. Actually they were better than solid.

“We aren’t the only team that hasn’t been able to keep Tony Parker out of the paint or guard Manu Ginobili. I give my team credit because they were trying,” he said.

The Spurs began pulling away with 7:17 to play in the second period. DeJuan Blair stole an inbound pass and made a soft layin to ignite a 19-6 San Antonio run. Parker scored six points, had three assists, grabbed two rebounds and made a steal during the run.

[TIMMYD!]

updated, with a new headline. :lol

batman: Spurs’ ginobili steals game with bat catch (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2009103124&prov=ap)

the spurs’ manu ginobili showed off his quick hands— capturing a bat.

“that was amazing,” teammate tony parker said after the san antonio spurs beat the sacramento kings 113-94 on saturday night. “the legend continues with manu. Unbelievable. … he’s always doing crazy stuff.”

late in the first period a bat swooped into the at&t center and descended onto the court. Players scattered and officials stopped play. The bat circled and left only to return—briefly.

That’s when ginobili performed his halloween trick, swatting the bat out of the air with a bare hand. He then carried the creature off the court to thunderous cheers.

As the theme song to “batman” played, a few sacramento players applauded, too. A trainer emerged to squirt sanitizer on ginobilil’s hand. “when you can’t dunk anymore, you have to find a way to make it into the news,” ginobili said. “so that’s what i did. I grabbed a bat. I didn’t think it was a big deal.”

on the court, parker led the spurs with 24 points and seven assists, and ginobili scored 13 points in a reserve role. He ended the first period with a driving layup at the buzzer. Richard jefferson added 21 points for san antonio.

The only performance anyone wanted to talk about was ginobili’s.

“the drummer that he marches to sometimes is a little bit different,” spurs coach greg popovich said. “he never ceases to amaze me and he just did it again. The legend grows. It’s incredible on halloween night. You would call someone a liar if they told you that story.”

kevin martin had 26 points and spencer hawes scored 22 for the kings, who dropped to 0-3.

After scoring 28 points against chicago on thursday, tim duncan had just seven points saturday. He grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked one shot.

The kings struggled throughout the second half—with their shot, handling the ball and containing parker and jefferson.

“we wanted to bounce back,” parker said. “obviously, we had a tough loss against chicago. The bulls outplayed us last game. So we wanted to make sure we came out tonight with a lot of energy. And that’s what we did tonight.”

san antonio increased its 16-point halftime lead to 21 after three periods. Parker electrified in the third. He scored eight points and threaded a beautiful pass to roger mason jr., who knocked down a 3-pointer.

Mason made two 3-pointers. Jefferson hit 2-of-3 3-point attempts on the night. The spurs shot 50 percent (8 of 16) from behind the arc. Next to ginobili, jefferson stood out most to parker.

“he was very impressive,” parker said. “he made some shots from the outside, and i think that helped his confidence.”

theo ratliff came off the bench to contribute 15 points, pull down five rebounds and block two shots.

The kings only had two players score in double figures—martin and hawes. Desmond mason was sacramento’s third-leading scorer with seven points.

“we were beating our heads against the wall trying to figure out how to beat this team and stay in the game,” kings coach paul westphal said. “even when the spurs went to the bench, they stayed solid. Actually they were better than solid.

“we aren’t the only team that hasn’t been able to keep tony parker out of the paint or guard manu ginobili. I give my team credit because they were trying,” he said.

The spurs began pulling away with 7:17 to play in the second period. Dejuan blair stole an inbound pass and made a soft layin to ignite a 19-6 san antonio run. Parker scored six points, had three assists, grabbed two rebounds and made a steal during the run.

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[mystargtr34]

They are confusing George with Theo now :lol

George had 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocked shots

Theo had the one basket and 4 blocked shots.

Bogans had the 2 points on one basket made...

[anjlbitz]

Currently rewatching the game.. LOL-ing at Pop calling for a full court press on Beno resulting in a TP steal LOL

[peskypesky]

y'all psyched to watch the Spurs tonight?? i sure as fuck am!!! yes, Spurs, my Stratocaster and some absinthe!

[Obstructed_View]

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So out of that whole sentence, that's the only mistake you came up with? I'm pretty sure they credited Latif with George Hill's stat line.