11/6 - Spurs @ Trailblazers Game blog

[completely deck]

The critics are tough on the men in black here on SpursTalk. Tonight's game could be a good barometer of how true (or hopefully false) the critics are.

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Arena Info:
Arena: Rose Garden, Portland, OR
Capacity: 20,630

Game Info:
Start: 5:30 AM Iraq, 3:30 AM GMT, 1:30 AM Brazil, 12:30 AM Argentina, 10:30 PM Eastern, 9:30 PM Central, 7:30 PM Pacific.
Spurs Injuries: None.
Trailblazers Injuries: None.
Television: ESPN, National; KENS HD (Local); KGW HD (Local)

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Game Previews: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138622

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[elec99]

I need to see energy at this point, specifically some tenacious D. Arms flailing on D, ball poking on D, alot of help D even if it results in a blocking foul. I need to see some D. I'm going to set my sights low and not worry about execution or even the W, but i have to see that they want it.

This team 'probably' has the most new significant additions of any team this year, so chemistry will come, but you can't teach energy.

[Morg1411]

:flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::f lag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::fla g::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

(I obviously didn't use enough flags last night, so I vowed to correct that problem.)

[xtremesteven33]

-Limit TO's
-Defense
-Defense
-Defense

[bdictjames]

Jefferson should stop looking for his own shot, Parker stop dribbling the ball too much, and let's tighten up the D.

[spurs50_]

I will crap in my pants if I ever see Hairston, mahinimi or haislip in uniform.

[xellos88330]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

GO SPURS GO!!! :flag::flag::flag::flag::flag:

[Spursfan092120]

Crazy how one game takes us from 1st in the division to 3rd.

[AFBlue]

Odds that Mahinmi, Hairston or Haislip are in street clothes tonight? I'm gonna say 99%.

Coincidentally those are the same odds I'm giving for Fin and Bonner to be in the starting lineup once again.

Hoping for 1%...and a WIN! :flag:

[spurtilldeath]

Win/Loss is the last thing we should worry at this point. What we need to see is the following

- Effort, Energy, Commitment to D
- Can we have some defensive swagger please......
- Correct and timely decision making and cut turn overs

Once we get the D right, offense will come. Lets hope we see atleast few strides in the right direction.

Winning against Kings and beaten down Hornets doesnt matter. We need to show that we can play against a quality opponent to gain some faith in ourselves. Here is to the Spurs three E's (Energy, Effort & Efficiency)

GO SPURS GO!!!

[xellos88330]

I do not care if the Spurs fall below .500. I think Pop really needs to shake up his rotation and starting lineup on the road. It seems to do fine at home, but for away games, it seems to just fall apart something fierce.

[Spurs Brazil]

The critics are tough on the men in black here on SpursTalk. Tonight's game could be a good barometer of how true (or hopefully false) the critics are.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4185/rosegardenarenainterior.jpg

Arena Info:
Arena: Rose Garden, Portland, OR
Capacity: 20,630

Game Info:
Start: 5:30 AM Iraq, 3:30 AM GMT, 1:30 AM Brazil, 12:30 AM Argentina, 10:30 PM Eastern, 9:30 PM Central, 7:30 PM Pacific.
Spurs Injuries: None.
Trailblazers Injuries: None.
Television: ESPN, National; KENS HD (Local); KGW HD (Local)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9707/116200912554pm.jpg

Game Previews: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138622

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Late start here in Brazil, but I'm ready

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[PDXSpursFan]

Both teams coming from tough losses so it will be an interesting one.

[mVp]

Must win! :lol

[evi11emons]

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[xtremesteven33]

I hope not too many Spurs fans are expecting a win tonight.....

[DAWixard]

I hope they switch Mahinmi in For Bogans. Lets see what happens with him in the middle, especially against Portlands big's.

[alchemist]

Hoping for a win, otherwise it'll be the usual meltdown threads.....anticipating the usual bench Bonner/Finley trade Jefferson bs :lmao

[xtremesteven33]

If I see that Bonner is starting im not gonna watch the game. Ima go out have fun and then come watch the game....no need to watch the game get pissed off and ruin my night....

[benefactor]

I don't let Spurs games ruin my nights anymore. I have a wonderful wife and a beautiful 10 yr old daughter...and they deserve the best from me, which is not possible if I am angry at a basketball game.

[xtremesteven33]

I don't let Spurs games ruin my nights anymore. I have a wonderful wife and a beautiful 10 yr old daughter...and they deserve the best from me, which is not possible if I am angry at a basketball game.

No wife and no kids for me. :hat

[alchemist]

I don't let Spurs games ruin my nights anymore. I have a wonderful wife and a beautiful 10 yr old daughter...and they deserve the best from me, which is not possible if I am angry at a basketball game.
I agree, right after Ginobili was out for the final time last season I just gave up putting so much emotions into Spurs games. It was depression if they lost, not anymore. I enjoy the games a lot but I no longer put so much into their games. If we win great, if we lose that's fine go enjoy the rest of the evening. :toast

[lefty]

Spurs just have to do the exact opposite of everything they did last night

[angelbelow]

Lets come out with a better effort tonight and secure a win!

[completely deck]

I don't let Spurs games ruin my nights anymore. I have a wonderful wife and a beautiful 10 yr old daughter...and they deserve the best from me, which is not possible if I am angry at a basketball game.

Tied down to a wife and kid? Pft. Thanks for the pep talk, grandpa. :rolleyes

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't get as mad as I used to, last year was kind of a wake-up call..

Bill Simmons has a great chapter in his book where he talks about being a Celtics fan in the 80's at the end of their dominance, and I'll tell you it sounds EXACTLY like what we're going through right now, especially the Bird/Duncan comparison..

Not sure if I'll get to watch the game tonight, might have to go to a party with my girl's friends..yes, it sounds really exciting..

[xellos88330]

I don't let Spurs games ruin my nights anymore. I have a wonderful wife and a beautiful 10 yr old daughter...and they deserve the best from me, which is not possible if I am angry at a basketball game.

My wife couldn't stop me from getting angry, but my daughters smile sure can. I go from angry and about to punch holes in my wall, to disappointed.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

If I see that Bonner is starting im not gonna watch the game. Ima go out have fun and then come watch the game....no need to watch the game get pissed off and ruin my night....

sigh... i feel you...my mood just go downhill from watching a bad spurs game to an eventual spurs loss :depressed... but i think bonner is gonna start tho...:flipoff

[NRHector]

If I see that Bonner is starting im not gonna watch the game. Ima go out have fun and then come watch the game....no need to watch the game get pissed off and ruin my night....
well steven go do your thing because they are starting tonight... again

[JustinJDW]

I agree, right after Ginobili was out for the final time last season I just gave up putting so much emotions into Spurs games. It was depression if they lost, not anymore. I enjoy the games a lot but I no longer put so much into their games. If we win great, if we lose that's fine go enjoy the rest of the evening. :toast+1.

Yeah, I am going to stop putting so much emotions into these games. I guess because I was really into the Spurs from 2002-2005, then I kind of took a break from 2006-2008. (Yeah, I wasn't even watching basketball during the Spurs 07 Championship Run).

I guess because I am really getting into the Spurs again for a full Season, I put too much emotion into it. I am going to stop doing that. I'm going to stop standing up when watching the games. I am just going to sit back with a soda, relax and watch the games. I am not going to curse when we give up a few points, and when we score, I'm not doing anything more than a little smile.

No more ruined nights. I'm just going to relax. :toast

[LION20]

Lets come out with a better effort tonight and secure a win!


Spurs better be more fired up about this game than me if not we have a problem.

[Chieflion]

When is this shit getting started? Our first road win, coming up.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Please, Pop, drop Bonner and start Dice. PLEASE?

It's almost as if Pop doesn't have confidence in this team going back to what worked - defence - so he's sticking with what didn't work last season out of fear. Forget your fear, Pop, and trust in Dice. He won't let you down.

[Manu20]

I would like to see Mason start instead of Finley. Make it happen Pop.

[Chieflion]

Please, Pop, drop Bonner and start Dice. PLEASE?
Until Dice even gives a shit about games, no way. At least Bonner shows more hustle.

[Thompson]

Towards the end of last year I stopped investing as much and got used to disappointment. After this off season I was fully invested again, and the Bulls and Jazz games tore me up.

I wish we could bring Splitter over this year (or we could pull off another steal of a trade), I'd really like to see another 7 footer next to Duncan. Failing that, I don't know. I get sick of all the Bonner hate, but even I'm starting to wonder how much our lack of a real center is to blame for our problems.

The thing I hated most about our two losses is how much the other team wanted to play and win vs. our guys trying to keep up. If our vets aren't energetic or hungry I wish Pop would give Hairston and Mahinmi one or two chances; tell them 'your talent level isn't high enough yet, you'll have to compensate with energy if you don't want to sit in street clothes the rest of the year.' Please Pop.

Losing is one thing, but I absolutely hate watching games like the ones we had vs. the Bulls and Jazz where we aren't as hungry to win as the other team, we're just there. My remote control can't take any more of those, I've flung it into the wall too many times already.

I'm trying not to get too depressed because the Spurs are always slow-starting, but it sucks watching the other top-tier teams compete from day one and wondering how the heck we're going to keep up with them.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Until Dice even gives a shit about games, no way. At least Bonner shows more hustle.

How the hell would we know? Dice hasn't had any kind of chance to gel with Tim. If you saw him play in Detroit you wouldn't say he doesn't give a shit. He's obviously confused by the way he's being used.

For mine, start Dice, give him 30mins a game - SHOW SOME FAITH IN HIM - and let him grow into the team.

Bonner's "hustle" amounts to a big pile of nothing.

[Chieflion]

How the hell would we know? Dice hasn't had any kind of chance to gel with Tim. If you saw him play in Detroit you wouldn't say he doesn't give a shit. He's obviously confused by the way he's being used.

For mine, start Dice, give him 30mins a game - SHOW SOME FAITH IN HIM - and let him grow into the team.

Bonner's "hustle" amounts to a big pile of nothing.
Although I agree that the Spurs should give him some minutes, he clearly is not ready for 30 minutes a game. 25 would be ideal. Blair needs some minutes too.

[Thompson]

I would like to see Mason start instead of Finley. Make it happen Pop.

+1 Mason was tearing it up last year. Now he's hardly playing and shooting even less. Please start Mason. And try playing Hairston, Ian and Haislip just for the hell of it one of these nights.

[Riverwalkman]

Both Bonner and Finley played 17 mins last night, that's a good thing.

[Chieflion]

Both Bonner and Finley played 17 mins last night, that's a good thing.
Hopefully, Pop keeps that up but the team has to put in some effort. I don't mind if the team loses as long as they put in some effort and hustle. With all the talent in the world, hustle is still important. See Houston Rockets.

[bigdog]

I don't care if the Spurs lose tonight. It's only the 5th game. I'd just like to see some actual effort and hustle from the team as a whole. I'd like to see contested shots on defense.

[Riverwalkman]

"The Every Thing" Ryan Anderson got injured.

[Chieflion]

"The Every Thing" Ryan Anderson got injured.
Crap, breakout year stopped by injury.

[Riverwalkman]

Crap, breakout year stopped by injury.
:lol If Bonner was injured, Spurs fans would applaud or what?

[Chieflion]

:lol If Bonner was injured, Spurs fans would applaud or what?
I wouldn't applaud. We would not be able to trade him. In other news, none of LeBron's points today came from the paint. They are all outside shots. Ok, screw that, fast break dunk made.

[Riverwalkman]

I want to tell CAVS one thing: when you are leading by 20, never try to draw blocking fouls.

[Chieflion]

I want to tell CAVS one thing: when you are leading by 20, never try to draw blocking fouls.
Jared Jeffries was damn good. Drawing charges and playing good team defense.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

suns beating celtics at boston ?? lawl

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Jeff McDonald:
From pre-game .... Pop admits he's catching the Jazz and Blazers both at a bad time, but says: "“That doesn’t take away from the fact that we’re not playing physically enough at both ends of the court. We’re obviously not rebounding very well. For a team that usually leads the league in defensive rebounding, we looked like the worst in the league against Chicago and Utah. So that’s really the emphasis. Shore up the defense. Continue to work on the boards. That’s both an individual and a team thing.”

[Chieflion]

ESPN screwed up when commentating on the result of Celtics VS Suns. 2 time MVP Steve Kerr. Funny shit.

[Riverwalkman]

suns beating celtics at boston ?? lawl
I'm seeing a lot of "lol Cels" threads in the NBA forum.:lol

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

chris paul 21 points 18 assists and yet they are down 20 vs. raptors Thats pathetic

[TDomination]

chris paul 21 points 18 assists and yet they are down 20 vs. raptors Thats pathetic

wow, that sucks

[ManuTP9]

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[Budkin]

I'll actually be surprised if we win tonight. I think we'll gel down the road though.

[Chieflion]

Did anyone see the Chris Rock interview?

Chris Rock: If I were Cleveland management, I would trade LeBron for Chris Paul + two 1st round draft picks. No sense to lose him for nothing.

[symple19]

Bout game time!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Did anyone see the Chris Rock interview?

Chris Rock: If I were Cleveland management, I would trade LeBron for Chris Paul + two 1st round draft picks. No sense to lose him for nothing.

but they have tons of PGs already :rolleyes

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

"i am a winner. I have always been a winner." lawl

[Chieflion]

"i am a winner. I have always been a winner." lawl
I heard that. That was stupid on James part.

[evi11emons]

chris paul 21 points 18 assists and yet they are down 20 vs. raptors Thats pathetic
damn

[timvp]

Bogans to start :wow

[Riverwalkman]

Now every team has at least one loss. Come on Spurs.

[Chieflion]

Bogans to start :wow
Shocking. Pop finally got Finley's dick out of his mouth.

[evi11emons]

Apparently Keith Bogans is starting

[timvp]

Must be weird for P.J. Carlesimo to go from lead assistant to color commentator.

[Thompson]

Okay, I've suggested this before, but I'm bored and want to see if anyone thinks there's any chance.

Nets' current assumed goals:
1. Get the first pick in the 2010 draft, or close to it.
2. As part of the pitch to James, demonstrate how they'll be able to surround him with top-level players.
3. Keep payroll as low as possible in the near future to accomplish (2).

If Splitter=Lopez (more or less), offer Splitter + Finley, 1st or 2nd rounder for Lopez.

They'll accomplish (1) without even having to try much. They'll accomplish (3) by bringing in Splitter on a contract that will be cheap for a few years into James's stay, as opposed to Lopez, who they'd have to pay 1 year after acquiring James. This fact will help them with (2), in that they'll be able to surround him with other expensive players. Also, the high draft pick will help with (2). Is this not logical? How unrealistic is it (impossible, extremely unlikely, etc)?

[mfanatic]

Im going to die when i see Bonner guarding Oden

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Bogans to start :wow

:pop: is :hat

[timvp]

Bogans starting probably isn't great news for RJ. He lasted all of four games as the perimeter stopper.

[TDomination]

Bogans to start :wow

wow, i can live with that ONLY because it shows that its DEFENSE FIRST, not Offense.

Now is bonner still starting?

[DPG21920]

I actually like Bogans starting. Defense should improve and his offense will have the best chance of succeeding if he is playing with RJ, Tim and TP. Like having Bruce out there. Hit some threes and play some d.

[Interrohater]

Dude, Lopez would be fuckin bomb.

[Blackjack]

HALLE-FREAKIN'-LUJAH! :elephant

Bogans to start over Finley. :elephant

I don't even care if it fails miserably, Pop has at least acknowledged the need for a stout perimeter defense if Bonner's playing alongside Duncan.

Baby steps, people.

Baby steps..

[bigdog]

Who's he starting in place of?

[DPG21920]

Bogans starting probably isn't great news for RJ. He lasted all of four games as the perimeter stopper.

Not going to effect RJ. Not like he will be on the bench all game.

[Riverwalkman]

Bogans to start :wow
It's Finley's first time being a backup?

[Chieflion]

Okay, I've suggested this before, but I'm bored and want to see if anyone thinks there's any chance.

Nets' current assumed goals:
1. Get the first pick in the 2010 draft, or close to it.
2. As part of the pitch to James, demonstrate how they'll be able to surround him with top-level players.
3. Keep payroll as low as possible in the near future to accomplish (2).

If Splitter=Lopez (more or less), offer Splitter + Finley, 1st or 2nd rounder for Lopez.

They'll accomplish (1) without even having to try much. They'll accomplish (3) by bringing in Splitter on a contract that will be cheap for a few years into James's stay, as opposed to Lopez, who they'd have to pay 1 year after acquiring James. This fact will help them with (2), in that they'll be able to surround him with other expensive players. Also, the high draft pick will help with (2). Is this not logical? How unrealistic is it (impossible, extremely unlikely, etc)?
First of all, Lopez is 21 years old. Splitter is like in his late twenties. Lopez is a franchise center, Splitter, not so much. Deal is DOA in my opinion. Our 1st rounder is worthless to them.

[HarlemHeat37]

I actually love Bogans starting..that just means Pop is open to new things, which is great for all of us..

If he can't fit in that role, one more step to getting Hairston on the roster..

[ezau]

Don't tell me Bonner is going to start or even guard Oden. I'm gonna puke on my keyboard when that happens

[Spurs Brazil]

bogans to start :wow

wow

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

three guards start for portland...humm

[Chieflion]

Don't tell me Bonner is going to start or even guard Oden. I'm gonna puke on my keyboard when that happens
Better than guarding LaMarcus Aldridge. Matt Bonner cannot play this game.

[exstatic]

Portland is starting 3 guards. Pop needs to put Jefferson in the post IMMEDIATLEY.

[Ice009]

Holy crap. So Pop starts the worst player on the team.

What does Hairston have to do to get a chance???????

[timvp]

Finley would have made that!







jk

[HarlemHeat37]

Hairston would have dunked that..

fuck, I hate Steve Blake's face..he's so ugly..

[mVp]

lol timeout.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol time out...blake was laughing bout it

[Chieflion]

Rotations!!!!

[Libri]

time out already?!

[timvp]

RJ poor transition defense again.

[DPG21920]

Pop in that asssssssss

[Death In June]

Bogans...really? JV 2.0. Dumb move.

[mVp]

Damn, here we go again...

[Das Texan]

god this defense is total shit so far this year.

[Chieflion]

What is this bullshit? Terrible.

[mVp]

2 turnovers in a row.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

pop take another TO do it!

[Spurs Brazil]

Terrible start, very sloppy

[Sigz]

Spurs look like shit.

[Brazil]

bonner with a rebound ????

[Libri]

pathetic!

[Snaq O'Meal]

What does Hairston have to do to get a chance???????

Get older I guess. Otherwise, there's nothing he can do to break into the rotation.

[JohnnySixString]

:lol Who's ready to turn their tv off?

[HarlemHeat37]

RJ just can't move fast enough..

Get Oden in foul trouble, he's effective when he actually plays..not very hard to do..

[Thompson]

First of all, Lopez is 21 years old. Splitter is like in his late twenties. Lopez is a franchise center, Splitter, not so much. Deal is DOA in my opinion. Our 1st rounder is worthless to them.

Splitter is 24, but other than that, thanks. I was just wondering if there was any chance. Probably would have been less unlikely last year, before Lopez demonstrated his potential.

[angelbelow]

Damn pop is livid

[spursfan1000]

uhm just looking at how the game started I can tell Spurs are going to lose

[Chieflion]

Bogans should be the one guarding Roy.

[Das Texan]

damn jefferson already sitting. pop must be really pissed at him.

[angelbelow]

uhm just looking at how the game started I can tell Spurs are going to lose

way to cheer for your team

[mVp]

TD and 1

[timvp]

RJ gives up middle on penetration. RJ gets benched.

[HarlemHeat37]

There's the Tim Duncan I love..actually using moves..

[bigdog]

wow RJ out already

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So Pop changes the starting lineup for more D and LEAVES BONNER IN IT. Pulease. WTF?????? Bonner is the problem Pop, wake up to it. :rolleyes

Tim's banker is money this year.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!!!!!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Bogans should be the one guarding Roy.
he is

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why does Pop hate Dice so much?

[HarlemHeat37]

How the hell is that a foul?!..

[angelbelow]

wow didnt know oden had that shot lol

[Snaq O'Meal]

Damn pop is livid

Livid about what? His own rotations?

It's a long game. I hope the second unit can somehow pick things up.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wait?? whats wrong with the score?

[Das Texan]

btw is monaco the lead announcer now this year?


bill land move on to better things or what?

[jag]

The Spurs have 4 points...not sure what the score is showing.

[Chieflion]

he is
Jefferson was the one who let Roy cut inside.

[007nites]

Bonner has nothing over Oden

[Ice009]

RJ gives up middle on penetration. RJ gets benched.

Is it possible to trade RJ for Stephen Jackson and someone else like Tuariff from Goldenstate?????

[DPG21920]

Pop with the quick leash on RJ. Can't learn if he is not in the game.

[Libri]

I like that Tim is taking it to Oden.

[Spurs Brazil]

2nd on Oden

Nice job TD

[HarlemHeat37]

Good call..Oden had his hands on the angle..

[Snaq O'Meal]

So Pop changes the starting lineup for more D and LEAVES BONNER IN IT. Pulease. WTF?????? Bonner is the problem Pop, wake up to it. :rolleyes

I don't quite get it too. Pop stressed defence and rebounding, yet he's not putting in the right personnel for the job.

[Chieflion]

Duncan is the only one doing anything. Pop better call some plays.

[Das Texan]

and why the fuck are the blazers uniforms saying rip city on them?

[007nites]

I have a feeling that Oden is going to get fouled out in the first half because of Duncan.

[HarlemHeat37]

I think they're going to review Roy's 3 earlier and give him a 2..

there's Manu's great step-back 3s that bail the other team's defense out...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu :flipoff stupid shot

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jesus Roy is on fire

[Chieflion]

Parker let Blake shoot that?

[duncan228]

Duncan looks good.

[007nites]

Timmy with the J

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Someone aside from TD needs to get it going.

[Das Texan]

bonner doesnt play horrible defense, he is just limited physically.

[bigdog]

Why on Earth is Bonner guarding Aldridge?

[DPG21920]

Have to grab those damn boards.

[angelbelow]

nice effort now

[ceperez]

Who are they kidding?

Bogans can't guard Roy.... he's got at least a 2" height disadvantage and isn't remotely as quick.

[Sigz]

That's 2 offensive rebounds against us already. No fucking SIZE up front.

Duncan is alone, and Bonner is shit.

[Chomag]

Rebound. PLEASE?

[DPG21920]

Jesus Roy is on fire

That is the Spurs defense.

[jag]

Replacing Bruce is not as easy as I thought it would be.

Watching this makes you appreciate his intangibles.

[iilluzioN]

should we try hill on ROY?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why the fuck is Pop persisting with Bonner? It's as if he doesn't trust his new guys... get Dice in there! Anyone who watched him play in Detroit knows what he can do, but he needs some time on the friggin court.

[HarlemHeat37]

I like Bogan's prevent defense right now, he isn't allowing Roy to catch the ball on the isolation..they missed on 1 possession, and they scored on the other with Blake beating Parker..we'll take that shot though..

His only basket against Bogans has been off a screen, tough to defend..

Hope he can keep playing him tough..

[bigdog]

Bogans was guarding Roy decently off the ball....but when Roy got the ball....

[Spurs Brazil]

TD looks good

Manu needs to stop with those 3.

We need to do a better job on the boards

[Chieflion]

Duncan should be the one guarding Aldridge. Leave Pryzbilla and his offensively challenged abilities to Bonner.

[raspsa]

Blazers doing a good job guarding the perimeter.

[Ginobili2Duncan]

Why is Joey Crawford officiating this game?

[Thompson]

Who are they kidding?

Bogans can't guard Roy.... he's got at least a 2" height disadvantage and isn't remotely as quick.

Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston...

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Jefferson needs to quit that lazy shit on D. You would have thought he realized by now that won't cut it here under Pop.

[007nites]

duncan with already 8.

[murpjf88]

still can't rebound and their going after bonner on every possession.

[ceperez]

Replacing Bruce is not as easy as I thought it would be.

I would rather have Bowen even at his advance age rather than Bogans.

[Ice009]

Who are they kidding?

Bogans can't guard Roy.... he's got at least a 2" height disadvantage and isn't remotely as quick.

Bogans is doing alright mate. I will take a defensive player on the court any day of the week. Who do you want out there? Finley?

[Yogurt210]

Bonner GTFO
BOGANS especially GTFO...


stupid fucking POP.
time to take some of his money away.
Peter Holt do something

[Yogurt210]

Bogans is doing alright mate. I will take a defensive player on the court any day of the week. Who do you want out there? Finley?


Hariston

[Duncan2177]

Put Dice in the game Pop.

[Dex]

Blazers are still on pace to score 120.

Need to clamp down NOW.

[angelbelow]

Duncan looks good.

Yup awesome start for him.

[spursfan1000]

I'm liking POP trying new ideas hopefully it will work

[ulosturedge]

Hairston. Oh wait he's in street clothes...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Bogans is doing alright mate. I will take a defensive player on the court any day of the week. Who do you want out there? Finley?

i want bell :toast:lmao

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop's attitude to Dice is astounding and frustrating. GET HIM IN THE GAME.

Oh, and Manu, don't bring that bullshit. GET TO THE RACK. You can shoot pullups after you've hit 3 layups. :ihit

[Dex]

Fuck you, Crawford.

[angelbelow]

Haha I keep thinking Parker is Udoka :p:

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

2 on TD :(

[mVp]

More turnovers. Great.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ugh, I hate the majority of Portland's players, especially Blake and Aldridge..

[timvp]

If Bonner is going to shoot that, why is he in the game?

[Snaq O'Meal]

stupid fucking POP.
time to take some of his money away.
Peter Holt do something

Pop will be okay once they hire an assistant coach of P.J. Carlesimo's caliber.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

omg...the white gorilla will eat blair alive on the off. board

[007nites]

shit timmy with 2 fouls

[jag]

Bogans is impressing me on D

[HarlemHeat37]

Bogans is looking good..

Too bad they're forcing us to take Js..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So he brings Dice in, but not to play with Tim???

And now our tallest guy is 6'9"!

WTF Pop.

[Rob123]

I really like Bogans Defense.

[siraulo23]

bogans doing a good job staying on roy

[Chieflion]

Great defense here. Keep up the effort.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair is a beast....

[angelbelow]

Blair making his presence felt

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu looking horrible again, easy points for Portland..

[timvp]

Got damn it Manu.

[timtonymanu]

fuckin Manu lost the ball.

[Death In June]

Damn, Ginobli's been turnover happy the last few games. Moreso than usual.

[Das Texan]

Man sounds like PJ has been smoking too many Marlboro's lately.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu wakes UPPPPPPP

[bigdog]

Manu needs to quit with the fancy shit.

[Chomag]

LOL looked like timmy was life WTF to Pop. I don't think he wanted to come out.

[Chieflion]

So he brings Dice in, but not to play with Tim???

And now our tallest guy is 6'9"!

WTF Pop.
Tim is in foul trouble.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu is playing like shit

[Chieflion]

What the fuck just happened?

[timvp]

:tu @ Bogans so far.

[007nites]

Blairs giving up 6 inches to Joel

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

WTF Manu? Where's your head? It's certainly not on playing basketball.

[bigdog]

I liked Bogans' defense

[DPG21920]

Now that Bogans has settled down, looking good overall. Spurs offense looks like shit and that is mostly on TP imo.

He has not looked the same so far this year. Don't know if he is tired, indecisive or frustrated, but his drop in play is what the Spurs could not have planned for and is something they cannot afford.

[jag]

Manu needs to quit with the fancy shit.

Like a crossover?

[angelbelow]

RJ seems more focused so far.

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ needs to stop shooting 3s and attack

[mVp]

WOW Stop losing the ball. WTF?

[Chomag]

Fuck this 1 on 1 crap! Lets play soem Spurs team ball!

[Chieflion]

More Bogans and less Finley, more screens for our offense will be good.

[Das Texan]

Maybe Bogans will learn to shoot at some point this season and really be useful to us.

[HarlemHeat37]

Andre Miller always owns us..Tony said he's the most difficult player he goes up against IIRC..

[Ice009]

Manu and TP sloppy ball handling. Fucking turnovers.

[JohnnySixString]

wow...just wow

[timvp]

Spurs fumbling out on the perimeter. Blair can't tip to himself in a crowd.

[EricB]

Bogans deserves more starts if he can keep defending like that.

[Dex]

Only Spurs fans could appreciate Bogans 0 points and 0 rebounds. :tu

[bigdog]

Like a crossover?

No, like a behind-the-back crossover.

[murpjf88]

sloppiest bunch of fucks on the planet.

[Sigz]

We suck.

[superjames1992]

Bonner and Bogan's defenses have been impressive thus far. TP and Manu have been sloppy. Timmy has been beastly. And Finley has been nowhere to be seen.

[Chieflion]

McDyess lost Pryzbilla there. It was almost a 3 point play.

[jgome21]

Bogans is playin good D so far, and Bonner is doin a good job on Aldridge despite the size advantage, we jus need to stop turning the ball over and set up the offense..

[angelbelow]

:tu @ Bogans so far.

Yea I like the switch up.

[Spurologist]

Bogans deserves more starts if he can keep defending like that.

:tu

[EricB]

Sadly McDyess has looked god awfull since after game 1 against New Orleans.

I'm hoping its cause he's a slow starter....

[spursfan1000]

Too bad Duncan is in foul trouble...

[timvp]

Who will enter first ... Finley or RMJ?

[45 bank shot]

stop turing the ball over dammit

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim is in foul trouble.

Sure. My point is that our eventual starting lineup has to be Tim-Dice, but they never seem to play together. Also, look who Dice played next to in Detroit - other quality bigs.

Dice was not brought here to ride pine and play spots, he should be getting 30mpg+ NOW.


:tu @ Bogans so far.

Agreed. He looks like a decent fit. I'd still like to see what Mason could do starting... what about trying a Tim-Dice-Bogans-Mason (or Manu)-Parker starting lineup, Jefferson as 6th man.

[EricB]

Only Spurs fans could appreciate Bogans 0 points and 0 rebounds. :tu

Only real Spurs fans appreciate damn good perimeter defense

[Ice009]

Bonner GTFO
BOGANS especially GTFO...


stupid fucking POP.
time to take some of his money away.
Peter Holt do something

I told you Bogans in playing good. much rather have a defensive player in there.

[Libri]

Bogans deserves more starts if he can keep defending like that.

Yup, he's finally showing something.

[Das Texan]

I would rather start Ratliff over McDyess right now, or at least until the calender turns to 2010, if you must replace Bonner.

[bigdog]

I actually wouldn't mind seeing a Blair post up and he can kick out to Dyess for his midrange J's

[siraulo23]

take care of the basketball...

[Chieflion]

Pathetic. We need Pop to call some plays. Parker is not your typical PG.

[Thompson]

Yea I like the switch up.

We need to win this game so it sticks.

[redskinfan]

PJ sounds like he is giving a BJ...

[EricB]

IMO Mason hasn't looked that horrible off the bench.

If Bogans can get his shot right and bring that defensive effort leave him the starting 2.

[Chieflion]

The drive and kick is not working, damn it. Stop trying.

[EricB]

IMO Mason hasn't looked that horrible off the bench.

If Bogans can get his shot right and bring that defensive effort leave him the starting 2.

[HarlemHeat37]

Tony's killing us..

[45 bank shot]

can we drive it to the basket?