11/17 - SPURS vs MAVERICKS - Game Blog

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Did Finley really just airball a shot?


You are surprised? I'm more surprised when he makes it.... Like just now

[The Red Hood]

Nope, he was sitting in a suit next to TP
Hairston is not in a suit, he's dressed out, ready to play.

[Riverwalkman]

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

Ginobili out for a couple of weeks

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

New line up please

[jag]

This is some ugly shit

[TIMMYD!]

Mason just airballed!

[td4mvp21]

Are Finley and Mason having an airball contest?

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr is fucking pathetic

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ugh.

[TIMMYD!]

Change of momentum in about 30 seconds! Fuck me.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

the worst lineup pop has put together right now

[45 bank shot]

mason is so terrible

[timvp]

Wow. That is about as bad of transition defense as you'll see the Spurs play.

[Ice009]

lol this Spurs team has no idea what it is doing.

Piss poor coaching job from Pop to not get these guys playing together in the preseason to build some chemistry. Stupid chop and change lineups are the best way to discombobulate a team.

lol can someone get a Razzie award for coaching? Pop is earning one.

[mVp]

This shit is over.

[hoopdreams11]

let's see Theo Blair not looking good so far

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

S-Jax would have been nice Manu/TP insurance.

[quentin_compson]

I said it earlier in the thread, but I'll say it again that Tim Duncan is in good shape. He's just out of form. Anyone saying he is only serviceable is an idiot.

Actually, it's "sevicable". :p:

[superjames1992]

Ugh, I hope Manu's injury doesn't develop into something serious.

It's good that he was pulled, though, because it's better to be safe than sorry.

[superjames1992]

S-Jax would have been nice Manu/TP insurance.
And his arrogant ass would have killed the team's chemistry.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu out for weeks what?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Gonna say it again, I'm gonna make a prediction - we will be 9-11 or 8-12 or something before turning it around. This season really feels like 1999 - great team on paper who just can't seem to put it together consistently. Started 6-8, then went 31-5 and lost one game on the way to the trophy. I'm not saying that will happen, but it's going to be a really slow start this year.

[ElNono]

Did Pop wave the white flag already?
I mean, to play that lineup might aswell forfeit.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

And his arrogant ass would have killed the team's chemistry.


What chemsitry?

[Ditty]

duncan,mcdyess,jefferson,bogans and hill please

[siraulo23]

wow, i just left the computer for a minute to get a drink and the mavs scored 7 points...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow. That is about as bad of transition defense as you'll see the Spurs play.

Yup, we may as well have let Terry take a dump under the basket. :lol

[Bartleby]

Just when you thought Mason couldn't play any shittier. . .

[Johnny RIngo]

S-Jax would have been nice Manu/TP insurance.

Much too late for that unfortunately.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Mason..... are you kidding me?

[41times]

this sux. half the starters are out for both teams. sux.

what else can Pop or Carlisle do but play the bench. hate it.

[usckk]

Mason? WTF?

[bigdog]

Wtf is mason doing?

[TIMMYD!]

By my count Mason already has 4 airballs. :wow

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol mason at the block posting up LAWLLLL

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason
fuck mason

[MaNu4Tres]

Time for Hairston to earn his spot.

[Riverwalkman]

This fuckin suicide lineup...Mason/Finley and Bonner/Blair ARE NOT playing defense Pop！！！Stop doing that!!!

[Ice009]

Actually, it's "sevicable". :p:

Thanks for the typo correction.

[td4mvp21]

Glad we are just going to shoot jumpshots all night.

[djohn2oo8]

It's an automatic mute anytime Mark Jackson speaks

[td4mvp21]

this sux. half the starters are out for both teams. sux.

what else can Pop or Carlisle do but play the bench. hate it.

Pretty much.

[Spurs Brazil]

late call

[Chieflion]

I would rather have Anthony Mason then Roger Mason.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Time for Tim and RJ to step up and lead this team.

[Ice009]

Much too late for that unfortunately.

That is one of the main reasons I was pushing for SJax.

Oh well Spurs are idiots as usual. Jackson had something like 26 points tonight for the Bobcats and played good defense too.

Would you guys seriously rather have Mason Jr, Finley and Mahinimi if you could have SJax right now?

[td4mvp21]

Duncan, you have a left hand.

[timvp]

This game will get out of hand if the Spurs don't quickly right the ship.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

TERRIBLE SHOT Tim. That's the shot he gets blocked 75% of the time. Why he still uses it I'll never know. Go to your LEFT HAND there!!!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I want to see RJ, TD, and Dice get it going.

[angelbelow]

i dont understand why we played bonner blair mason finley and bogans. how the hell can we have ball movement or be solid defensively?? i hope we never see that line up again.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

you know whos playing bad rite now also?? hill... all hes doing is carry the ball thru mid court and pass it to finley WTF ?? FML

[slick'81]

soo manU with a groin strain hope he gets right with rest

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jefferson blocked but then got an and 1

[usckk]

Hahahaha. Some fan just yelled "BLOCK that SH*T!"

[spurspokesman]

This game will get out of hand if the Spurs don't quickly right the ship.
Yup

[angelbelow]

damn we arent playing well..

[timvp]

The timing of these injuries are horrible. The Spurs need to fatten up on these upcoming home games. If they don't, the schedule is too difficult down the stretch to expect a typical strong finish.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD can't get a break

[41times]

You guys are some great fans. you are there no matter what. win or lose you are there.
yeah you may criticize but rightfully so.

[redzero]

block that shit!

[timvp]

OMG @ that rebound attempt by Finley.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

"Ball don't lie" :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This is a fucking ugly game to watch. I'd rather go knit or something. :lol

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

who the fuck are the commentors??? keep messing up names and talking shits

[timvp]

Hill has been horrible so far.

[Ice009]

TERRIBLE SHOT Tim. That's the shot he gets blocked 75% of the time. Why he still uses it I'll never know. Go to your LEFT HAND there!!!!!

LOL I've watched about 3 Bucks games this season man and Bogut's left handed hook shot is amazing. You must be quite frustrated watching Tim forget and not use half of his arsenal.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Travel.... :(

[Riverwalkman]

Game turning physical

[redzero]

Rasheed is a bad influence.

[Spurs Brazil]

How many travels on us?

[quentin_compson]

They're playing their scrubs right now, but we're not gaining any ground.

[45 bank shot]

this is just painful to watch

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Where is JV when you need him :lol

[timvp]

RJ with a no-look crosscourt pass when he's defended by JJ Barea. WTF.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The timing of these injuries are horrible. The Spurs need to fatten up on these upcoming home games. If they don't, the schedule is too difficult down the stretch to expect a typical strong finish.

True to an extent, but when SPAM has kicked in in the past it hasn't mattered what the schedule is like, we just steamroll. With this older team maybe not so possible though.

[Johnny RIngo]

It's pretty embarrassing that the Mavs can put together a better defensive team than the Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

This is UGLY

[spurspokesman]

Game turning physical
That doesn't bode well for us lol

[siraulo23]

wow, horrible 2nd quarter~

[45 bank shot]

i duno, it seems that without manu, our offense looks so flat even though we have RJ

[HarlemHeat37]

So I can't watch this game, since Canada fucked it up..that's what I get for being here instead of home..

looks like that might be a good thing though..

like I said in the Manu injury thread from a few days ago..NO FUCKING RISKS..Pop plays him, then look what happens..Manu is one of the most fragile players in the NBA, he needs to be handled as gently as possible..

[ElNono]

Mavs gameplan is: Whoever Mason is guarding is the go to guy.
Can't blame em.

[bigdog]

I'd like to know why Humphries is killing us. He's all over the place. I'd also like to know why Mason was running point when Hill was in there. Get Mason back to his normal position! And let's see some Hairston!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

LOL I've watched about 3 Bucks games this season man and Bogut's left handed hook shot is amazing. You must be quite frustrated watching Tim forget and not use half of his arsenal.

Par for the course over the last 3 years though... :depressed

Oh, and Bogut is a lefty. He doesn't right hook often, and I yell at him for that too! ;) :lol

[murpjf88]

The spurs are screwed after picking up rj

[45 bank shot]

Mavs gameplan is: Whoever Mason is guarding is the go to guy.
Can't blame em.

lol can't blame mason. maybe it's time to wrap him in a package

[superjames1992]

Bonner has six points (2-2 from the field and 2-2 from 3PT) and has five rebounds. Very nice first half for Matt!

[Admidave50]

Spurs on a massive slump

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Gooden just blocked Duncan :(

[Chieflion]

When are we going to get our 1st road win?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The spurs are screwed after picking up rj

RJ isn't the problem. CHEMISTRY is the problem... we have none.

[redzero]

Tim Duncan looked so butthurt in that montage.

[41times]

what do you guys think of Bobo ?
new french guy for mavs.
he reminds me of a young ro blackman

[ElNono]

I'm pretty sure I saw Hairston in a cute suit sitting next to TP. Can anyone confirm he is not activated for this game?

[td4mvp21]

Why are we making their defense look like the fucking Celtics right now?

[hoopdreams11]

Lets go Tim I know you can take Gooden

[The Red Hood]

I'm pretty sure I saw Hairston in a cute suit sitting next to TP. Can anyone confirm he is not activated for this game?
He's not in a suit. Hairston's dressed out.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We look like a DL team out there. :depressed

[HarlemHeat37]

So the PBP says Duncan got blocked by Gooden..was it Tim's usual stupid move that Ruff and I have talked about for years now?..

[Chieflion]

what do you guys think of Bobo ?
new french guy for mavs.
he reminds me of a young ro blackman
He is good. Really impressed with his ability to attack the rim.

[Riverwalkman]

RMJ playing PG is horrible. It'll never change.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Have we had a layup yet??? Their centre is Gooden for fucksake!

[angelbelow]

there we go..

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

This is pretty painful...

[ElNono]

He's not in a suit. Hairston's dressed out.

K, Thanks

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Where the fuck is RJ? With Manu and TP out he's meant to be the slasher.

[45 bank shot]

offense is shit

[Johnny RIngo]

And let's see some Hairston!

Pop's given up on defense altogether. He'd rather play guys that do nothing but launch threes.

[ElNono]

Dirk hasn't even warmed up yet.

[hoopdreams11]

Dirk is getting away with murder in the post on the defensive end

[angelbelow]

He's not in a suit. Hairston's dressed out.

Agreed, I saw him dressed as well.

[Ice009]

Par for the course over the last 3 years though... :depressed

Oh, and Bogut is a lefty. He doesn't right hook often, and I yell at him for that too! ;) :lol

I thought Bogut is right handed?

[Capt Bringdown]

Glad we are just going to shoot jumpshots all night.

That about sums up our offensive attack the last couple of years. Duncan's about 1/4 of the low-post player he used to be and we got nobody else who's consistently able to tack it to the rack, save for Tony every now and then.

[timvp]

It seems like only a matter of time until the Mavs go up by 15.

[quentin_compson]

RJ needs to be more aggressive. He is posting up against Kidd, but then just stands there, doing nothing.

[superjames1992]

Well, we sure are playing good defense tonight. Problem is, 28 points on the offensive side of the ball...

[NZ Spurs]

So Gooden decides to wait until he is signed by Mavs to start playing D?

[ElNono]

Hill needs to attack the rack. He's just too passive when Tim is of there.

[bigdog]

Gooden is actually playing pretty good defense. It's crazy I actually said that.
Mason needs to get the Hell out of this game. Get Hairston in there. I'm sorry but Mason just sucks so much ass right now.

[DesignatedT]

This is the worst fucking offense i have ever seen. Wowowowowooww


where the fuck are you rj.... Im sick of this having to adjust to him having to adjust to them shit. This guy was brought in to score. Go to the fucking rim.

[benefactor]

Hill needs to attack the rack. He's just too passive when Tim is of there.
I just yelled this at the TV.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/11/add-manu-to-inj.html

Add Manu to injured list
By Jeff McDonald on Nov 18, 09 09:13 PM

Manu Ginobili earned his first start of the season tonight at Dallas, then left after 7 1/2 minutes with a strained left groin.

He will not return.

It marked the second straight game he left with injury. Gregg Popovich opted to sit Ginobili for the fourth quarter of a loss against Oklahoma City on Saturday with a tight left hamstring.

[Ice009]

what do you guys think of Bobo ?
new french guy for mavs.
he reminds me of a young ro blackman

Who the fuck is Bobo? Stop with these gay names. You don't want people to call your team faggots don't make up gay names.

If you are talking about Beabios or however you spell his name I was going to post and say you guys have got a good one.

He looks pretty awesome. I like him.

[ElNono]

It seems like only a matter of time until the Mavs go up by 15.

Agree.

[angelbelow]

Really sucks to see Manu out, we could really use his energy and play making.

[Johnny RIngo]

like I said in the Manu injury thread from a few days ago..NO FUCKING RISKS..Pop plays him, then look what happens..Manu is one of the most fragile players in the NBA, he needs to be handled as gently as possible..

Manu really isn't making a strong case for a new contract when he's looking like the most injury-prone player in the league.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I thought Bogut is right handed?

Nah, he's pretty good with both but is a lefty.


That about sums up our offensive attack the last couple of years. Duncan's about 1/4 of the low-post player he used to be and we got nobody else who's consistently able to tack it to the rack, save for Tony every now and then.

Sadly, I have to agree.


It seems like only a matter of time until the Mavs go up by 15.

See above.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hill is just a pussy TBH..I love the guy, I believe in his talent and potential, but he's WAAAAYYYY too passive..he doesn't seem to have a natural killer instinct..he has all-star potential IMO, but it's pointless when you're scared to attack consistently..

[41times]

Who the fuck is Bobo? Stop with these gay names. You don't want people to call your team faggots don't make up gay names.

If you are talking about Beabios or however you spell his name I was going to post and say you guys have got a good one.

He looks pretty awesome. I like him.

i can't spell his fucking name either. so that is why i call him bobo. lot easier don't you think.

[td4mvp21]

Eh Duncan is just off tonight. Can't be too hard on him, he's trying.

[rayray2k8]

Damn this hurts to watch...
Oh look Jefferson scored.

[ElNono]

We're so sloppy with the ball too.
I'm wondering WTF were they practicing the last 4 days?

[angelbelow]

Finally, RJ, i hope this gets him going.

[Riverwalkman]

Gooden on Duncan, Bonner on Nowitzki, which matchup is worse?

[Spurs Brazil]

flop

[timvp]

:lol @ Bonner's flyswatter defense.

[angelbelow]

guess not..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kidd totally taking RJ out of the game.

I like that Bonner, "swipe at your face like a cat" thing. It'd put me off, although I usually back people down not face them up. :lol

[Johnny RIngo]

Nice flop by Kidd.

[murpjf88]

Out of control richard strikes again. Keep the ball out of his hands.

[Capt Bringdown]

Looks like another injury-plagued failure of a season for Manu. Good thing we didn't trade him though, 'cause he makes some fans happy.

[da_suns_fan]

Neither team has looked very impressive tonight.

[angelbelow]

Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!

[td4mvp21]

How fucking ironic is it that Bonner is the only one hitting shots? :lol

[TIMMYD!]

Why is bonner the only one hitting shots?

[angelbelow]

Neither team has looked very impressive tonight.

yea.. this is an ugly game so far.

[ElNono]

I'm waiting for the inevitable Dirk free throw parade.
Probably in the second half.

[ffadicted]

Just tuned in to the TV companion.... where the fuck is Parker lol?

[ElNono]

Mason :wow

[41times]

Neither team has looked very impressive tonight.

man you got that right. both teams suk.
seriously 40 points at half?

[TIMMYD!]

WTF! Roger mason!
NO No NO no No No no no no no

[murpjf88]

get mason out of the game

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Looks like another injury-plagued failure of a season for Manu. Good thing we didn't trade him though, 'cause he makes some fans happy.

That's a bit unfair.

1. you wanted to trade him pre-season?
2. about 12% of the season has elapsed.
3. how was anyone to know he'd tweak a hammy???

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Mason
Fuck Mason
Fuck MasonFuck Mason
Fuck Mason
Fuck Mason
Fuck Mason
Fuck MasonFuck MasonFuck Mason
Fuck Mason
vvvv
Fuck MasonFuck MasonFuck MasonFuck MasonFuck Masonv

[vednam]

Mason is awful

[bbarry]

Mason got fuccking hacked. no call.

[NZ Spurs]

It'd put me off, although I usually back people down not face them up.

We get it, you used to play ball.

[Johnny RIngo]

Mason is fucking garbage.

[bigdog]

Ugh Mason....

[dirk4mvp]

lol at that foul

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn nice block by Blair :)

[TIMMYD!]

Beast blocked Noringzki again!

[Cherry]

Beast block!!!

[angelbelow]

Nice timing by blair

[mVp]

OMG Blair!

[ace3g]

what a block by Blair on Dirk to end the half!!!!!!!!!!!

[TDomination]

heck ya blair!!!

[td4mvp21]

Nice fucking block

[bbarry]

Get that weak fucking shit out of here, Dirk Boringski

[rayray2k8]

Spurs showed a little back bone there..

[ElNono]

Blair showing up

[Quiet Strength]

Great block blair!

[senorglory]

Make up call against Nowitzki, for the no call on Mason?

[rayray2k8]

There must be something really wrong, if Bonner is leading all spurs in scoring..

[cnyc3]

stop taking charges and keep doing that Blair

[senorglory]

Get that weak fucking shit out of here, Dirk Boringski

You find Nowitzki boring?

[Ice009]

i can't spell his fucking name either. so that is why i call him bobo. lot easier don't you think.

Sorry mate. lol steamed at the Spurs play. I apologize.

He looks awesome though.

[redzero]

Get that shit out of here, Nazi!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Frankly, so far this is a FUCKING AWFUL game of basketball.

I am also starting to wonder when this team might develop some chemistry. Might be another tough year for Spurs fans.

[quentin_compson]

Nice block by Blair.

I can't believe we are only down two points. If Dallas starts hitting shots, it could turn ugly for us.

[spurspokesman]

Great block blair!
Yeah boy

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Frankly, so far this is a FUCKING AWFUL game of basketball.

I am also starting to wonder when this team might develop some chemistry. Might be another tough year for Spurs fans.

At this point in the season, I'm enjoying watching the Rockets more than my own team. :depressed

[Chieflion]

Both teams playing like shit.

[Ditty]

blair owns nowitzki again or however u spell it

[Riverwalkman]

:lol @ Bonner's flyswatter defense.

He was just wanting Nowitzki to feel wtf !? :lol

[ulosturedge]

Can we start giving Mason's minutes to Malik >.>

[Crookshanks]

All things considering - Spurs aren't in too bad a place at the half. Neither team is doing well offensively - been an UGLY game so far!

[41times]

This is a effing UGLY game.
favors the spurs?

[senorglory]

So I just tuned into the game, what's happening? Bonner looks active, and appears to be playing one-on-one against Nowitzki? Has this been a trend, or did I just catch the rare few minutes?

[45 bank shot]

ugly half but glad we are only down by 2

[Ice009]

How fucking ironic is it that Bonner is the only one hitting shots? :lol

I think Bonner is just playing better off the bench. He has less pressure and more confidence. Good play from Bonner.

[Spurs Brazil]

Can we start giving Mason's minutes to Malik >.>

NOW

It's a crime sit Malik on the bench to see stupid Mason play no D and shot terrible

[angelbelow]

hard to study and watch an ugly game like this.

[ElNono]

Manu is an expiring. If you don't want to take a gamble on his health, trade him for another piece before the All Star game. The thing is, it better be another guard that can play, because we got nothing in Mason and Finley is over the hill.

[Cherry]

I am also starting to wonder when this team might develop some chemistry.

Me too:depressed

[timvp]

Only Bonner playing well and the Spurs only down two points at halftime? I'll take it.

Everyone not named Bonner has either been bad or horrible. Literally.

[Chieflion]

Mason sucks. He just looks fucking stupid out there.

[Crookshanks]

This game reminds me of Spurs/Pistons games in years past. :lol

[Ice009]

Manu is an expiring. If you don't want to rake a gamble on his health, trade him for another piece before the All Star game. The thing is, it better be another guard that can play, because we got nothing in Mason and Finley is over the hill.

Well I have never been in favor of trading Manu, but if you do why can't you trade all of them?

You can still trade Mason Jr. and Finley.

If RJ still doesn't fit would you even consider trading him?

[redzero]

There's actually a place called Liberty City?

[vednam]

Makes me miss Bowen and Oberto.

Yeah, they had limited abilities, but the rotation and movement on the floor was so much more crisp with them.

[da_suns_fan]

Neither team on pace to score 80 points.

[ElNono]

Props to Matt indeed.
What is Dirk shooting right now? Whatever it is, I doubt it's going to last all game.

[Ice009]

Joe Johnson rules.

lol nice time for them to bring up that highlight. I said I wouldn't ever want to trade Manu, but would anyone trade him for Joe Johnson right now if it was available?

[HarlemHeat37]

Bonner is a legit bench player, he's shown us that in consecutive games now..he shouldn't be grouped with Finley and Mason..

Again..it's tough to play defense when your rotation perimeter players are some of the worst defenders in the NBA..

[dirk4mvp]

props to matt indeed.
What is dirk shooting right now? Whatever it is, i doubt it's going to last all game.

3-9

[timvp]

The only chance the Spurs have is if Hill steps up. If he doesn't, there's no way the Spurs can win this. Duncan and RJ will need play at least average basketball, but that goes without saying.

If there isn't an improvement in the third, this game will likely be over by the first few minutes of the fourth.

[ffadicted]

Ok, someone's gotta bring me up to speed here....

Manu injured? What? What happened?
Why isn't Tony playing?
wtf it's 37 - 35 AT THE HALF? <_<

Thanks lol

[Johnny RIngo]

NOW

It's a crime sit Malik on the bench to see stupid Mason play no D and shot terrible

Even worse is that Mason got more shots attempts than RJ in the first half.

[alchemist]

:lol Awful game, thank god this is my favorite team otherwise I would've been watching something else. Also thankful we're only down 2 at the half :toast

[alchemist]

Even worse is that Mason got more shots attempts than RJ in the first half.
you can credit the Mavs defense for that, they're doing a good job on RJ.

[ElNono]

Well I have never been in favor of trading Manu, but if you do why can't you trade all of them?

You can still trade Mason Jr. and Finley.

If RJ still doesn't fit would you even consider trading him?

Oh, I agree. But Manu at least had a 36 point game this season. If he can stay healthy, you know he's got something left. But Finley? And the way Mason has been playing, how you get anything for him?

Too early to tell how RJ will fit. This is the 9th game of the season!

[senorglory]

Ok, someone's gotta bring me up to speed here....

Manu injured? What? What happened?
Why isn't Tony playing?
wtf it's 37 - 35 AT THE HALF? <_<

Thanks lol

Manu out after in-game groin injury.

Parker still out with ankle injury.

[Chomag]

So what did Hairston do to piss off Pop so much?

[Bender]

bonner has been hustling for rebounds, and making his shots... yeah, a much better player off the bench.

mason looks like the worst player in the NBA.

[Ice009]

Oh, I agree. But Manu at least had a 36 point game this season. If he can stay healthy, you know he's got something left. But Finley? And the way Mason has been playing, how you get anything for him?

Too early to tell how RJ will fit. This is the 9th game of the season!

I mean later on though with RJ. If RJ is still not fitting later in the season would you consider trading him?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

The San Antonio Spurs will never win another championship if we keep giving up offensive rebounds game-in and game-out the way we have for almost three straight years.


Hill needs to start attacking the fucking rim. Attack them as they attack us. I don't remember seeing the Spurs put on lockdown so many times this early in any season ever. Not a good sign.

[angelbelow]

damn stuat scott really annoys me.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

From an outsiders point of view, I think it is time for the Spurs to see what they can get for some of the older players, and then start developing the young guys.

Injuries will keep happening and you can't win a championship when your 3 top players are struggling with injuries on an ongoing basis.

I think it's time to find Manu a new home and see what Duncan can fetch (i know this is blasphemy) after this season, if it is a failure.

Don't flame me. I am just giving my 2 cents worth :toast

[Chieflion]

The good thing is that the Spurs are playing decent enough on defense while hitting more than half of the 3s. The bad thing is that we can't hit anything inside the arc. Airballs by Finley and Mason. Duncan and Jefferson blocked. You call it. Turnovers are also a bad sign. 9 turnovers in the 1st half while Dallas only has 3. Luckily, we have 25 rebounds to their 22 rebounds. We also have 11 assists to Dallas' 6 assists, which is a sign of ball movement.

[senorglory]

damn stuat scott really annoys me.

Is it the snaggly eye?

[Bartleby]

The way Mason's been playing he'd have trouble making it on a D-league roster.

[Bender]

sean: looks like a good high school team... ouch

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The San Antonio Spurs will never win another championship if we keep giving up offensive rebounds game-in and game-out the way we have for almost three straight years.

Hill needs to start attacking the fucking rim. Attack them as they attack us. I don't remember seeing the Spurs put on lockdown so many times this early in any season ever. Not a good sign.

Totally. It's getting pretty depressing on both counts.

[Johnny RIngo]

I mean on though with RJ. If RJ is still not fitting later in the season would you consider trading him too?

RJ is probably even harder to trade than Mason/Finley. At least with the latter you know they're expiring immediately. Jefferson still has another year in his contract.

[senorglory]

I think it's time to find Manu a new home and see what Duncan can fetch (i know this is blasphemy) after this season, if it is a failure.

Duncan will retire a Spurs.

[ElNono]

I mean on though with RJ. If RJ is still not fitting later in the season would you consider trading him too?

Even if they would, he's got a horrible contract. The only way would be to dump him for less talent, so I don't see that happening.

[usckk]

This game is so painful to watch. Both teams really struggling. Comparing this game to a high school game is not too fair off.

[Johnny RIngo]

The way Mason's been playing he'd have trouble making it on a D-league roster.

I'm confident that, at this point, there are D-league players that would help this team more than Mason.

[ffadicted]

Glancing over at the stats here, and I'll just say... what the fuck I'm glad I'm not able to watch this

[timvp]

The San Antonio Spurs will never win another championship if we keep giving up offensive rebounds game-in and game-out the way we have for almost three straight years.Uh, the Spurs have been the best defensive rebounding team in the NBA over the last three years. Last year they set the record as the best defensive rebounding team of all time.

[Riverwalkman]

Duncan missed some shots just out of bad luck, he was playing well I think.

Bonner was good, not only making shots, but doing well defensively.

I was wondering had Bonner gotten Bill Laimbeer's character he would knock Nowitzki's shit out of ass.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

From an outsiders point of view, I think it is time for the Spurs to see what they can get for some of the older players, and then start developing the young guys.

Injuries will keep happening and you can't win a championship when your 3 top players are struggling with injuries on an ongoing basis.

I think it's time to find Manu a new home and see what Duncan can fetch (i know this is blasphemy) after this season, if it is a failure.

Don't flame me. I am just giving my 2 cents worth :toast

Tim's going nowhere. He and Pop will ride off into the sunset together in 2012.

As for Manu, I'm starting to think we might have to look to trade him, sad as that is to admit. All that pounding he has taken over the last 6 years is catching up with him now.

[usckk]

I'm confident that, at this point, there are D-league players that would help this team more than Mason.

How did just a great player from last year become so terrible? It all started when Coach Pop put in at back-up PG.

[ElNono]

The good thig about Manu is that it doesn't look to be anything major.
But Pop needs to just sit him and TP down and let them heal.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Uh, the Spurs have been the best defensive rebounding team in the NBA over the last three years. Last year they set the record as the best defensive rebounding team of all time.

so offensive rebounding's never been a problem for the spurs?

my bad thanks for setting the record straight :tu

[HarlemHeat37]

RJ isn't going to get traded, and he shouldn't..

Mason and Finley are expiring contracts, if you combine them with Ian and whatever else, we can get something decent IMO..if you throw in Bonner(we need a big in return), we can get something..

Manu is still a very good player, but the obvious problem is his durability..if the FO doesn't want to take a risk on his body being ready for the playoffs, he gives us a huge expiring contract..

this team has options..

the current rotation, even assuming chemistry is built, isn't winning a title..guys like Finley and Mason don't play major minutes together on title teams..

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Roddy "Bro Bro" :lol

[superjames1992]

First-half stats for Matt Bonner:

3-4 FG, 3-3 3PT, 9 Pts, 7 Rebs

Bonner has looked great off the bench in the last four or five ball games. He seems to play better off the bench than starting.

Finley is 2-4 FG and 1-1 from three and Bonner and Finley are the only Spurs with a field goal percentage of at least 50%.

Mason Jr. is 1-7 with more air balls than scores.

[Bartleby]

The Spurs are lucky the Mavs aren't hitting their threes or it would probably be a double digit lead.

[ElNono]

Ugh... 11 assists and 9 turnovers

[cnyc3]

Roddy Beaubro :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop doesn't look concerned. Maybe he's resignedto his fate and thinking about the 4 rings he already has? :lol

[ElNono]

Gooden looking like Wilt... :vomit:

[senorglory]

Injuries will keep happening and you can't win a championship when your 3 top players are struggling with injuries on an ongoing basis.

I think it's time to find Manu a new home and see what Duncan can fetch (i know this is blasphemy) after this season, if it is a failure.

Since the year Robinson was drafted, '89, Spurs have been in the Playoffs every season except one-- We don't have seasons that end in "failure," and the Spurs FO always keeps an eye towards long term needs.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can someone DRIVE THE FREAKIN BALL please?

[ElNono]

Sloppiness galore...

[HarlemHeat37]

Quentin Ross? seriously?

[Johnny RIngo]

Anybody think the switch to afternoon practices might be the cause of this awful play from the Spurs this season?