11/9 - Spurs vs. Raptors Game blog

[Spurs Brazil]

My hate on RMJ is getting on Finley level

[Chomag]

Their 2 big men will continue to dominate, so we just have to keep killing them on the perimeter like we've been doing..Manu and Hill look good so far, good strategy..

Isnt this the usual game plan lately?

[Ice009]

Ahh man we lost the lead.

Time to actually trade Bonner. I liked the defensive tone at the start of the game, but soon as Bonner came out there the other team just scores at will.

FREAKING CRAZY. even though Bonner hit a couple of shots his mere presence alone give the other team a boost offensively.

[spursfan1000]

It looks like Spurs need to pick up their defense if they want to stay in this game, hopefully we will have another good offencive quarter.

[TIMMYD!]

Manufan is that girl in your sig a bodybuilder our something cause she looks toned?

[bigdog]

My hate on RMJ is getting on Finley level

My hate for him is higher than my hate for Finley.

[the crimson blur]

Bonner literally just screened his own teammate. Mason couldn't get to the contest because Bonner was in front of him.

For fucks sake..

[kobyz]

Mason is scrub, i don't get how most of you prefer him over Finley

[DPG21920]

Strange quarter. Toronto shoots lights out, Spurs shoot terrible, but end up only down by 1. Rebounding has been good so far.

[HarlemHeat37]

nobody boxes out Johnson..nobody even tried to box him out..

[Libri]

Crap! Where was the box out?

[HarlemHeat37]

Finley's mind is faster than his feet, he travels..

[quentin_compson]

that was a very poor recovery on the pick and roll there..Jack was fumbling the ball and still managed to get a great look..

Yeah, that was ugly.

But overall, I think this was a very decent first quarter. Hill is aggressive, Dice looked more active and Manu isn't bad, either. Not to forget Bonner, who provided some vital scoring off the bench.

[Ice009]

Finley and Bonner back to STINKO MODE.

STINKO mode.

[Chomag]

Forget Finely! Come on Pop give Hairston a shot while he has the chance.

[TIMMYD!]

Damn Hill got a good rebound but it was a foul.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner can't hit the open 3 and lost 2 boards

[HarlemHeat37]

I hate when ugly people dominate us..fucking Bosh..

[bigdog]

Ok, refs, now you're being douches.

[itzsoweezee]

back to small ball, back to toronto expanding its lead

[Reeko_Htown]

dont piss off Rue pall

[Chomag]

Where is Bogans btw? He was looking pretty good again tonight.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i dont even want to know how many 3 secs blair is gonna pick up

[HarlemHeat37]

offense stalling..

Hill and RJ need to remain in attack mode all game, it's the only chance we have..

[DPG21920]

You cannot play Bonner and Blair at the same time. I am so disappointed in RJ this game. Step up and play like a man.

[TIMMYD!]

AND1 for Hill.

[bigdog]

Hill!

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spursfan1000]

nice and 1 by Hill

[Ice009]

Hill is up for it tonight.

[DPG21920]

Calderon out of control into Bonner; foul on Bonner.

[Libri]

Where would the Spurs be without Hill?

[Chomag]

Bonner looked pretty lost there.

[TIMMYD!]

What's with all the fucking fouls?

[spursfan1000]

Damn why so many fouls

[alchemist]

:lol Spurs are going to foul out before the half ends

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

stop calling stupid fouLS WTF

[Manufan909]

Manufan is that girl in your sig a bodybuilder our something cause she looks toned?

She is a fitness model or something.

And loving hear Bill and Sean team up again.:toast

[TIMMYD!]

Man Bosh does look like a raptor.

[DPG21920]

Nice defensive play by Mason. These guys have to sell out on that end tonight. I want Malik in.

[Johnny RIngo]

Bonner can't hit the open 3 and lost 2 boards

Yeah, it's fucking embarrassing watching Hill hustle more than Bonner for the boards.

[TIMMYD!]

Beast tip in.

[TIMMYD!]

Expect a good game from him.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Omg defenseeeee

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol FCUK THE STUPID FOULS

[Chomag]

Hill,Blair, and Bogans these 3 are looking damn goodright now

[Libri]

It looks like the Spurs are calling plays for Hill.

[Ice009]

You cannot play Bonner and Blair at the same time. I am so disappointed in RJ this game. Step up and play like a man.

I will only like RJ if he plays with that fire he did in the later stages of that Portland game.

If he plays like a pussy then I offer him up in a trade package to Goldenstate.

How about Jackson and Maggette for RJ, Mason Jr and Finley???

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Where would the Spurs be without Hill?

JV would be playing

[TIMMYD!]

It looks like the Spurs are calling plays for Hill.

probably the one's they call for TP.

[benefactor]

Nice defensive play by Mason. These guys have to sell out on that end tonight. I want Malik in.
This. If they are going to go small might as well bring in an aggressive player who is a good defender.

[Spurs Brazil]

Raptors FG-64.0%

[DPG21920]

I don't want to trade RJ. I want him to step up at times like these.

[mystargtr34]

Manu and RJ 1-7
No Tim and Tony

How are we still in this.

[Johnny RIngo]

How about Jackson and Maggette for RJ, Mason Jr and Finley???

Sounds good but I doubt GS does it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Bonner

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu's not settling tonight, great to see..too bad Bonner can't make 3s anymore..

[Brazil]

Manu for christ sake shoot the fucking ball !!!

[Ice009]

Bonner fucking sucks.

Useless player. Can"t hit shit. That is when u get him off pop.

[TIMMYD!]

Ginobili is taking too many 3s this season.

[Chomag]

Come on guys, lets at least make Toronto work for their points!!!!!

[bigdog]

RJ dunk

[dave]

the reffing has been pretty horrible

[urunobili]

fuck u manu... u give up the open 3's to shoot contested ones...

[Ice009]

Sounds good but I doubt GS does it.

Sounds good to me too.

If RJ is going to be a pussy send him to GSW then he can play soft all game if he wants.

[Johnny RIngo]

..too bad Bonner can't make 3s anymore..

We should have traded him at all-star break, last year, when his value was high.

[Reeko_Htown]

SOS by hedo

[TIMMYD!]

Manu hit a 3? WTF

[Ice009]

Every fucking time Bonner is out there too long we get in a hole.

FUCKING POP AND BONNER the hole brothers. Always in a hole after Matt Bonner's stint of 3 point clangs.

[Brazil]

fuck u manu... u give up the open 3's to shoot contested ones...
exactly !

[slick'81]

nice drive rj

[symple19]

maybe Manu will hit his jumpers tonight

[Libri]

That was much better by Richard.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

u ok hedo??? lawl

[DPG21920]

Finally. A decisive move from RJ. Whether he is going to drive, pass or shoot a j, he needs to make a decision and go with it.

[TIMMYD!]

Where the fuck is our defense? :bang:bang

[mystargtr34]

Wow.

It is so easy to score on the Spurs.... so easy.

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ needs to keep attacking

Bonner can't play anymore; he's only OK if he can hit the 3 and now he can't. Bench him forever

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wow whats up with suns recently

[HarlemHeat37]

let's see some Hairston and Haislip..

can't let Turkoglu's fat ass get by us with ease..

[alchemist]

:bang it seems like the Spurs aren't running any screens, Toronto runs a screen and makes a shot. Jesus Christ. :lol

[bigdog]

Let's get Haislip in there and see what he can do. put him at Bonner's spot. He can shoot AND is much more agile.

[NZ Spurs]

How is it Bonners fault that the Raps are going at the rookie? watch and learn idiots.

[TIMMYD!]

Where the fuck is our defense?
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=55242&stc=1&d=1142920093

[TIMMYD!]

We forced a turnover?

[Johnny RIngo]

let's see some Hairston and Haislip..

Have they gotten ANY minutes this season? Doubt Pop gives them a chance. More than likely we'll see Finley and Bonner getting lots of minutes tonight.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol nice volleyball play there

[DPG21920]

:wow

What a man board from Blair.

[benefactor]

Blair/McDyess front line = rebounding ownage.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr can joinn Bonner team, can only shot and can't hit anything

Bench him and give Malik a chance

[Laker-fan-in-SanAnto]

Spurs are lucky to be shooting 37% and only be down by 7

[TIMMYD!]

We're coming back. Thank GOD.

[Libri]

ooh, that was a nice shot by Blair

[symple19]

Blair is beasting - love it

[benefactor]

I like this lineup.

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Laker-fan-in-SanAnto]

Down by 1

[TIMMYD!]

10 points in like 2 minutes. Hell Yeah.

[Gutter92]

I like how Blair just keeps balls alive even if he cant get them. Most people give up

[ElNono]

This is the best lineup we have with TD and TP down, IMO

[Spurs Brazil]

fuck the refs

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i dont know how many 3 secs blair is gonna pick up .....

[bigdog]

the most Bullshit call ever. wowwww

[HarlemHeat37]

Bosh gets so many calls..he's the Kevin Martin of big men..

[Spurs Brazil]

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

E.F Rush you SON Mother fucker

[benefactor]

lol the ref thinking about it then giving Bosh the star call against Blair.

[dave]

lol these refs are awful

[Manufan909]

How fucking obvious can you get!?!

[Libri]

BS call!

[Spurs Brazil]

That would be the 3rd on Bosh

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK KKKK

[TIMMYD!]

Some pretty bullshit calls.

[itzsoweezee]

these refs are out of control

[Allanon]

That was a foul by Blair.

Players have the right to land and turn.

[TIMMYD!]

Bosh at the line again. Fuck.

[Ice009]

These refs are fucking faggots.

[dave]

btw bosh averages 14.5 FT's a game

[Chomag]

Bogans in to play center or is it PF?

[DPG21920]

Clean strip by Bosh there.

[Libri]

Was that a makeup call? lol

[Ice009]

LOOK at that Faggot Bosh. That should have been his 4th foul ;).

Edit : Did look cleanish on the replay though ;).

[ElNono]

Makeup call FTW, LOL

[alchemist]

Blair fouled Bosh. Legit Call.
Bosh didn't foul Ginobili. Bad Call.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

pop rather replace dice with bogans than theo hummmm

[HarlemHeat37]

there's the make-up call..Pop working the refs..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

McDyess +12 for the Spurs so far

[Allanon]

Clean strip by Bosh as far as I could tell.

[Allanon]

Blair fouled Bosh. Legit Call.
Bosh didn't foul Ginobili. Bad Call.

I agree.

Refs are doing pretty good this game I think; they'll miss some though.

[ElNono]

Who's going to rebound with this lineup? My money is on Hill...

[Brazil]

refs are horrible

[DPG21920]

RJ, you idiot. You have to close out there.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[TIMMYD!]

Spurs Ball.

[mystargtr34]

I hate losing games at the FT line... dont mind getting beat if the team is hitting shots...

I love Dirk, but losses against the Mavs are so hard to take because that guy gets 20 FT agame - you cant breathe on him.

[DPG21920]

Good hustle Bon Bon.

[symple19]

even the announcers make fun of Bonner

[Indazone]

Now watch, it's now time to go small ball!

[Spurs Brazil]

Stop with that shit Bonner

Terrible shot

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

uh oh...bonner hesitated with the open shots sub him out pop !!

[alchemist]

The refs are messing up the game flow wise for both teams. Neither can get into a rhythm.

[Libri]

terrible mismatch

[DPG21920]

WTF Bonner lolz

[Indazone]

lol what did I tell you! SMALLBALL!!!

[dave]

W t f

[benefactor]

Holy Shit!!!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i want to throw out after that dunk ahahaha

[itzsoweezee]

Wtf?!?!?!

[bigdog]

O M G!!!!!!!!!! Bonner?!?!?!?!

[HarlemHeat37]

LOL Bonner facial!!..

[Xevious]

Bonner dunk! hahahaha

[TIMMYD!]

Bonner dunked it. He dunked it. He dunked it. OMG!!! He dunked it.

[mVp]

OMG Bonner WTF? where did that come from? lol

[flox]

That did not just happen>

[Spurs Brazil]

Omg!!!

[Allanon]

OMFG Red Rocket.

[Libri]

Bonner for MVP!!

[superjames1992]

Holy crap! What a dunk by ... Matt Bonner!

[Brazil]

Our d sucks !! Our double teams suck !!

[Indazone]

wow did not expect that

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

bonner surprised the whole fcuking world

[TIMMYD!]

http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/35999.jpg

[Manufan909]

Bonner reaching for the good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[benefactor]

Someone has to make me gif of that. It is going in my sig.

[fotan2]

wtf

[Agloco]

George Hill is playing their center....... wake me up when Pop sobers up.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Dammmnn bonner!! Wtf?

[symple19]

OMFG---the red rocket strikes

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l155/cultusatanas/cosmonaut-cat-rides-red-rocket-dasv.jpg

[Behrooz24]

Am I dreaming?!

[quentin_compson]

I still can't believe I saw a dunk by Bonner. :wow

[DPG21920]

I cannot believe how cool that was.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/flojomja/_Dave_Chappelle_As_Prince1.jpg

[ace3g]

why hasn't he been doing that from the start when we traded for him

[alchemist]

'09 Bonner = '00 Vince Carter :lmao

[Johnny RIngo]

lol at that Bonner dunk

[redzero]

Only one rebound for Bosh? I am disappoint.

[hater]

:lmao

throw it down red fella!!!!

[ulosturedge]

Good scoring game so far. But still can't stop anyone from scoring.

[mystargtr34]

Spurs just cant buy a stop.

[TIMMYD!]

Tie Game.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

;) all even at half time

[Libri]

What's more surprising, Bonner dunking or Manu catching the bat? lol

[DPG21920]

Bonner:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x121/Barragan104/Dave%20Chappelle/DaveChappelle-Prince.gif

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333

Tie game at the half

[quentin_compson]

Rj!

[Rummpd]

The Spurs came to play and win or lose at least this group showing some damm character!

[bigdog]

Rj 3!!!!! wow. high scoring game.

[mVp]

Our D sucks... but at least we're even.

[dave]

my god what pathetic defence

[Spursfan092120]

tie game at the half...nice...

lgoXUzIwXk0

[siraulo23]

i want to throw out after that dunk ahahaha

you gotta upload that shit

[Libri]

The Raptors should feel depressed.

[TIMMYD!]

Tie game but we still can't stop anyone from scoring, it's like practice.

[superjames1992]

The good news: Great offensive production. Manu looks amazing.

The bad news: Our defense looks terrible. 63 points allowed. Ouch.

[Xevious]

Well at least they are scoring... now play some D.

[Rummpd]

Listening on audio pass how good was the dunk really?

[NRHector]

all the beautiful things a little bench can do

[Dice]

This has been the funnest game I've watched this season. Love the hustle and team play out there.

[Spurs Brazil]

If we can better D on the 2nd half we have a chance

The problem is we have guys who sucks at D, Mason, Bonner and Finley and the news guys who are very good yet on team D, Dice, Blair and RJ

[ElNono]

:wow

I'll take a tied game at the half...

[symple19]

Listening on audio pass how good was the dunk really?

it was rofltastic

[jermaine]

I normally just like to read an not post, but Matt Bonner I love. Not as a starter but I do love him.
:p:

[Libri]

The Spurs are out-rebounding the Raptors, 21-13.

[45 bank shot]

did bonner just throw it down?

[Johnny RIngo]

Loving the effort from the team but damn was the defense terrible. 63 points on 63% shooting from the Raps.

[Ice009]

I love Bogans. He is playing well again. 7 points in about 10 minutes.

Where are those people that still said he sucked during and even after the Portland game.

[the crimson blur]

Bonner is the toughest big out there.

Anyone else notice that Bargnani has been quite after getting hit? Soft.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another key for the 2nd half

Attack Bosh. He has 3PF, attack the paint all the time

[Chomag]

Pop teasing us with Hairston with 18 sec left to go in the half. lol

[DPG21920]

Well the good news is that despite the ridiculous shooting from Toronto, Spurs are tied. If the Spurs can tighten up the defense, they might have a shot to steal one.

[quentin_compson]

Listening on audio pass how good was the dunk really?

Man, it was a dunk by BONNER, and he drove it all the way to the rim, too. Isn't that cool enough? :hat

You gotta like this first half. Raptors are shooting 63% - and the game is tied.

[mystargtr34]

Spurs outrebounding the Raptors 21-12.

They just cant get a stop. Toronto shooting 24-36, good for 66.7%

[Chomag]

Love the effort from our guys tonight

[Riverwalkman]

Thanks to Raptors' poor defense. Also give credit to Spurs desire to create a lot of free throws.

I'm very happy to see McDyess showing aggressiveness.

[Manufan909]

Man, it was a dunk by BONNER, and he drove it all the way to the rim, too. Isn't that cool enough? :hat

You gotta like this first half. Raptors are shooting 63% - and the game is tied.

And he dunked on two people.:hat

[aksyunstar]

that bonner dunk is the play of the year.. hands down.
no one can top that except him doing a reverse jam.

[Das Texan]

why did theo play all of 3 minutes in the first half?

[the crimson blur]

Can't say our guys aren't trying. Lot of heart out there tonight.

[ElNono]

RJ needs to drive more... And no more Mason @ PG please

[Brazil]

we are allowing 63 pts at half nothing to be happy with sorry

[Chomag]

And he dunked on two people.:hat

Looks like we may have found a team with interior defense thats equal to us?

[Xylus]

How did this Spurs team without Parker and Duncan put up 63 points in the 1st half? Answer: Depth.

[quentin_compson]

that bonner dunk is the play of the year.. hands down.
no one can top that except him doing a reverse jam.

:lol

Let's not get carried away here.

I hope Bogans gets some more minutes.

[Allanon]

Listening on audio pass how good was the dunk really?

It was actually a pretty great dunk.

Nothing fancy but a running two hander with some air time and lots of authoritah.

[Interrohater]

Pop's breath is probably peeling the paint off the walls. Mirrors all fogged up, it's like a sauna in there. For the love of god, play defense he's saying.

[HarlemHeat37]

Bonner's dunk was one of the best I've ever seen for an unathletic, awkward looking white man with red hair..

[Riverwalkman]

Spurs started game by a small lineup and as a PF RJ was lost on both ends of court.

I think with tonight's Dice, Spurs could play him with Duncan, he's already shown the ability to defense quicker player like Chris Bosh.

[Quiet Strength]

Bonner's dunk was one of the best I've ever seen for an unathletic, awkward looking white man with red hair..

:rollin

[bigdog]

why did theo play all of 3 minutes in the first half?

picked up 2 quick fouls early, then Spurs started playing small ball.

[ElNono]

19 second chance points fornthe Spurs and we're winning the boards battle. It's what's keeping us in the game...

Also 7 assists for Manu is good news after his last few games :tu

[benefactor]

Bogans...11min, 7pts, 1-2 3FG, 4-4 FT...and lots of good defense.

ceperez is viewing the thread...what say you Bogans hater?

[Interrohater]

I wonder if they'll put Hairston in for some meaningful minutes in the second half

[DPG21920]

How did this Spurs team without Parker and Duncan put up 63 points in the 1st half? Answer: Depth.

Answer: Scrapping and Rebounding.

[Chomag]

Pop's breath is probably peeling the paint off the walls. Mirrors all fogged up, it's like a sauna in there. For the love of god, play defense he's saying.

As he puts in more small ball

[Pauleta14]

63pts and 63% alowed....

[DPG21920]

Now people can understand why Pop gave the benefit of the doubt to Bogans. He has earned it and seems to be doing well so far. I want Malik to play as bad as anyone, but if Bogans can play at this level, you have to give him the nod.

[ulosturedge]

Looks like our team turned into the Phoenix Suns. Gonna have to try and outshoot teams to win... How do you let a team shoot 62%?

[loveforthegame]

I wonder if they'll put Hairston in for some meaningful minutes in the second half

While Finley isn't playing all that great Mason is even worse. You would think Hairston could get some of those minutes.

[Jess]

Spurs are playing pretty well IMO: beating the Raps on the boards, getting to the line, and creating lots of extra possesions. If they would miss once in a while we'd have a ten point lead.

[ElNono]

Go spurs go!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bigger lineup

[Xylus]

Looks like our team turned into the Phoenix Suns. Gonna have to try and outshoot teams to win... How do you let a team shoot 62%?

Hey, watch it. We're 7-1, buddy. :lol

[Blackjack]

Good news is they can't get just about anything they want offensively if they keep the middle open and let Manu run the pick and roll with a big; that pass for a dive-cut or a slip is there every time for a guy with Manu's passing ability.

George has been pretty studly, Bonner is trying to have a dunking contest with RJ, and Malik made a brief appearance. Not bad..

They've got to find a way to negate Toronto's size down the stretch because Hedo and Bargnani have been too comfortable shooting over the top when fed in the post and Bosh's kryptonite is in street clothes leaving him undeterred and having no trouble getting to the free-throw line.

Let's get some stops, boys.

[Interrohater]

63pts and 63% alowed....

weird, wasn't it a couple games ago that Blair was averaging 6.3 points and 6.3 rebounds?

Uh oh, here come the horsemen....four of 'em

[Chomag]

Now people can understand why Pop gave the benefit of the doubt to Bogans. He has earned it and seems to be doing well so far. I want Malik to play as bad as anyone, but if Bogans can play at this level, you have to give him the nod.

Hairston should be given a chance as well. He has worked his ass of to earn that as well.

[silverblackfan]

63pts and 63% alowed....

And not good shots by the Raptors all the time. Plenty of shots over a hand in the face. They are just shooting well.

[Riverwalkman]

From the first half:

Bogans can start instead of Fin.

McDyess can start instead of Bonner.

Mason should not play PG.

[ace3g]

Pop: "watch us play BIG this half"

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

jump hook good by bonner lawl

[Spurs Brazil]

We need to double Bosh

[HarlemHeat37]

Now people can understand why Pop gave the benefit of the doubt to Bogans. He has earned it and seems to be doing well so far. I want Malik to play as bad as anyone, but if Bogans can play at this level, you have to give him the nod.

Bogans and Hairston should both be playing..

usually I would want a great shooter out there, but it's not like Finley and Mason have been on fire this season..

[TIMMYD!]

Bosh at the line again. WTF is going on.

[Supergirl]

I'm proud of how the Spurs are playing tonight with their two franchise players out...keep it up boys....this will make you stronger.