11/21 - Spurs vs Wizards Game blog

[Spurs Brazil]

Today we'll start the winning streak

Previews - http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140109

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:ihit

[Chieflion]

Hope so. Hill has an uphill task against Gilbert Arenas whose motive this year is to get guys get involved more, while getting his and playing some defense. It is going to be tough. I hope we can attack Jamison though, he is the defensive sieve the Spurs need to take advantage of and Deshawn Stevenson.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP will play tonight


Tony Parker hey facebook world big game tonight need to get some wins ankle feeling better im playing tonight cant wait!!

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=187672422060&id=130297048172

[Manu20]

:worthy::worthy: Tony!!

[completely deck]

TP will play tonight



http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=187672422060&id=130297048172

Finally!

[The Red Hood]

Didn't TP say just recently that he still felt some pain? Hope he's not rushing it.

[angelbelow]

go spurs go!

[ffadicted]

Loving the fact Tony is back tonight, and seem excited about the game. Hopefully the rest of the team understands how big this game is

Let's do this spurs! :toast :flag: :flag:

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

really hope TP isn't forcing it like last time

[TinTin]

I don't think I can handle another jolt if a spurs gets injured again

Oh wait I can

[Interrohater]

Let's get to .500 boys, right the ship, get back to terra firma, even keel, etc., etc.

I'm excited!
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[NRHector]

Let's do this Spurs "Adeste Fideles"

[tomtom]

In the past wizards have used their atheletic ability against the spurs with sucess lets hope rj will make a difference

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't see a W tonight, unless TP has a big game, which hasn't been a given with the way he's performed so far..Haywood usually defends Duncan very well, so that's going to be tough..

Wizards are tricky though, because they're mostly a jump shooting team, so they could have an off night..we're the same..

We're gonna need some great 3-point shooting + a big game from Tony to win this game IMO..

[ffadicted]

In the past wizards have used their atheletic ability against the spurs with sucess lets hope rj will make a difference

Wizards lost both last year, and havn't won in SA in a long while... Not sure where you're coming from

[Chieflion]

Wizards lost both last year, and havn't won in SA in a long while... Not sure where you're coming from
The Wizards were the 2nd worst team in the league last year. They can't beat anyone.

[bbarry]

tip off in 2 hr 5 min

[benefactor]

really hope TP isn't forcing it like last time
Me too. As we have seen, Parker becomes pretty ineffective if he doesn't have his explosiveness. Hopefully we are not getting that Parker tonight.

[spurspokesman]

I don't see a W tonight, unless TP has a big game, which hasn't been a given with the way he's performed so far..Haywood usually defends Duncan very well, so that's going to be tough..

Wizards are tricky though, because they're mostly a jump shooting team, so they could have an off night..we're the same..

We're gonna need some great 3-point shooting + a big game from Tony to win this game IMO..
They also have athleticism and jamison and butler. Mike miller also. This team will give us all we can handle. They pitched cleveland a beating a couple nights ago. This team is growing but the real deal. We better bring it or asskicking number 7 will be waiting if we dont

[The Truth #6]

Local Dish subscribers: anyone know what channel this game is on?

I see it listed on the NBA TV channel, which doesn't make sense.

[duncan228]

The game is on NBA TV.

[HarlemHeat37]

Wizards aren't really that athletic..obviously more athletic than the Spurs, but everybody is..

They have a lot of talent though, so obviously it'll be a tough task..I'm definitely worried about Jamison, that won't be a good matchup for us..Butler isn't playing well at all this season, he just had his 1st good game of the year, hopefully it doesn't continue at our expense..

They're in a similar situation as us with a lot of talent and injuries, but struggling..

I really hate the Haywood vs. Duncan matchup though, hopefully I'm wrong, that's the main reason I'm worried..we're really gonna need big games from TP, Hill and RJ..

[ffadicted]

The Wizards were the 2nd worst team in the league last year. They can't beat anyone.

I know that's what I'm saying, we beat them by an average of 20+ I'm pretty sure, so I don't know where he sees the wizards having success against us

[Rob123]

I know that's what I'm saying, we beat them by an average of 20+ I'm pretty sure, so I don't know where he sees the wizards having success against us

You do realize that last year the wizards were missing Arenas, Haywood, and had a coach who didnt care about winning right?

This year they've got Arenas and Haywood back, Flip Saunders as coach, and randy foye and Mike Miller. He's saying the two situations are not comparable.

We dont know what wizards team we're going to get tonight.

[duncan228]

Parker returns for Spurs (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/11/parker-returns-1.html)
By Mike Monroe

The Spurs got one of their injured All-Star guards back on the court for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards at AT&T Center.

Point guard Tony Parker, who missed four of the previous five games with a sprained left ankle, returned. Parker suffered the injury in the Nov. 6 game at Portland.

Shooting guard Manu Ginobili, who has a mild strain to the left groin, will remain inactive for another five to eight days. He suffered the injury on Wednesday in Dallas.

[duncan228]

Starters: Bogans, Parker, McDyess, Duncan, Jefferson.

[Chieflion]

Starters: Bogans, Parker, McDyess, Duncan, Jefferson.
This is the lineup I want to see all season long. Pop, don't fuck this up.

[milkyway21]

It will be live in the Phils...please WIN this one Spurs!

Good luck!

[crc21209]

This is the lineup I want to see all season long. Pop, don't fuck this up.

+1 :tu

[Spurs Brazil]

Starters: Bogans, Parker, McDyess, Duncan, Jefferson.

I like this lineup

[vander]

BONNER FOR 3!! YES!!!! 8-8 from the 3 point line.

he could 12-12 and it wouldn't change anyone's mind here. most hated Spur ever?

[Muser]

McDyess starting, I like :tu. Normally when I stay up late to watch Spurs games we win, and it's 1:30 am over here so hopefully this trend continues.

[vander]

why why why why did we pick up bogans, :bang:bang:bang
we don't need him, he's just one more new player taking minutes from better players and making it even harder for this team to build some chemistry on the court.

[Chieflion]

why why why why did we pick up bogans, :bang:bang:bang
we don't need him, he's just one more new player taking minutes from better players and making it even harder for this team to build some chemistry on the court.
Are you retarded? Better players? May I ask? Who do we have?

[vander]

Are you retarded? Better players? May I ask? Who do we have?

Bogans is garbage, who is he better than? Hairston? maybe :rolleyes

[Chieflion]

Bogans is garbage, who is he better than? Hairston? maybe :rolleyes
I would understand if you are sarcastic. But this statement is downright stupidity. You must be one of the people who thinks Bowen is trash too.

Edit: I am watching a chinese stream of Spurs basketball. I am lucky it is my mother tongue. The commentators say the Spurs have many fans in China. Maybe that is why Duncan was able to get many all-star votes for the past few years. He usually does not have many fans in US except for Spurs fans.

[Cherry]

this is the lineup i want to see all season long. Pop, don't fuck this up.

+ 10

[duncan228]

Duncan known as 'Stone Buddha' in China.

[vander]

I would understand if you are sarcastic. But this statement is downright stupidity. You must be one of the people who thinks Bowen is trash too.

:lol:lol I really really hope you're talking about 30 year old Bowen and not 37 year old Bowen.

If/when we are deep into the playoffs, Bogans will not be part of the rotation, so what's the point? this team needs to gel with all the new blood, the main 5 man rotations need minutes together. the last thing they need is yet another new player trying to fit in the mix.

[45 bank shot]

let's go SA

[Chieflion]

:lol:lol I really really hope you're talking about 30 year old Bowen and not 37 year old Bowen.

If/when we are deep into the playoffs, Bogans will not be part of the rotation, so what's the point? this team needs to gel with all the new blood, the main 5 man rotations need minutes together. the last thing they need is yet another new player trying to fit in the mix.
Nonsense. Bogans is a good defender. Maybe not Bowen standard. But he is still better than Finley, Mason, Jefferson and Ginobili as a defender at this point. We have enough offense if the entire team is healthy. This lineup allows Bogans to catch the ball in the corner for the three and can occasionally cut baseline for the layup which has happened, something Bowen, Finley never did. All of this while Parker gets the driving lane he needs for the Spurs offense.

[Muser]

Nice drive by TP.

[crc21209]

Bogans 33333333333333333

[TinTin]

Erm Ratliff in lineup? Doesnt Dice bring more to the table than a starter? I like the above rotation too. Parker must commit to defense. Something like ray allen

[Muser]

Bogans! Ironic considering people just said he sucks :lol

[SCdac]

I like this starting lineup... Doesn't force Matt Bonner to start, nor does it force Ratliff to... Keep Bogan's defense in at SG.

[Chieflion]

Bogans 3!

[The Red Hood]

Pop: "Fabricio is so nice, when you meet him, you know he's going to heaven and you're going to hell." :lol

[Muser]

Erm Ratliff in lineup? Doesnt Dice bring more to the table than a starter? I like the above rotation too if parker can commit to defense. Something like ray allen

Dyess is starting, NBA TV just fucked the starters up

[Chieflion]

Shit. Butler jumped into Bogans and got the call.

[crc21209]

Tp9!

[crc21209]

Jamison is a BEAST. Dude just came back...and he's playing like he hasnt missed ANY games.

[angelbelow]

Nice starting line up

[Chieflion]

Parker, nice try, you almost turned it over again. Stream is a little slow.

[crc21209]

Hibachi! :lol

[crc21209]

Mike Miller is one ugly mo-fo...:lol

[Libri]

The Wizards have a quick trigger.

[Chieflion]

At least Jefferson is not a stand still shooter anymore.

[Chieflion]

Why in the world are we trying to keep up with the Wizards pace? Slow it down.

[angelbelow]

looking good looking good

[bbarry]

why the hell is the wizards' bench jumping up after every shot/made shot?

[hoopdreams11]

with dice and Tim together Tim needs to play low and Dice high. Dice has a better jumpshot and Tim should be getting the other big man in foul trouble early in the game.

[spursfan1000]

I am loving how this game has started, Everyone has gotten a touch for a exception of Mcdyess and everyone has scored in the 1st 16 points, I like the energy that the Spurs have started off with.

[spursfan1000]

why the hell is the wizards' bench jumping up after every shot/made shot?

lol I noticed that

[spursfan1000]

Mike Miller is one ugly mo-fo...:lol


He looks sloppy

[Chieflion]

You guys wouldn't mind Mike Miller's look if he was on your team. If we could sign him in 2010, all the better.

[angelbelow]

why finley???

[Muser]

Tim needs to stop taking jumpers.

[spursfan1000]

Duncan is shooting a lot...please drie it more

[Chieflion]

why finley???
Cause we just subbed in Hill and we need another gunner.

[angelbelow]

i dunno about you guys but i get nervous as hell everytime finley dribbles

[Chieflion]

i dunno about you guys but i get nervous as hell everytime finley dribbles
Not really. He might seem awkward but at least he does not really turn it over.

[angelbelow]

Cause we just subbed in Hill and we need another gunner.

he cant be the only gunner can he?

[Chieflion]

he cant be the only gunner can he?
I don't know. Pop favors Finley more than Mason at this point and I don't have any complaints.

[angelbelow]

Not really. He might seem awkward but at least he does not really turn it over.

he doesnt turn it over because he ends up losing control but quickly passes it. but even his passes are awkward and rarely crisp.

his role should just be catch and shoot. never try to create or be aggressive.

[hoopdreams11]

Tim Duncan 2-6 get down low and get to the foul line

[alchemist]

Offense is so out of sync, the Spurs should be up double digits right now.

[Chieflion]

he doesnt turn it over because he ends up losing control but quickly passes it. but even his passes are awkward and rarely crisp.

his role should just be catch and shoot. never try to create or be aggressive.
Looking at the last possession, not his fault since the play was broken and a shot needed to be thrown up quickly.

[angelbelow]

I don't know. Pop favors Finley more than Mason at this point and I don't have any complaints.

well its true, mason has struggled a bit but i would like to see him shoot his way out of this funk. hes proven hes a dead eye shooter and with some more confidence hopefully he can regain his form from last year. however like finley, mason should not be asked to create.

[angelbelow]

Looking at the last possession, not his fault since the play was broken and a shot needed to be thrown up quickly.

since i have LP broadband ive caught the majority of spurs games, imo that last play sums up the majority of his passes.

[Chieflion]

Fuck Finley. Fuck Finley. Fuck Finley. Fuck Finley.

[the crimson blur]

Finley never scores in the open court.

[Fpoonsie]

Fuck. I woulda lost my MIND had that fallen...

...and then THAT happens.

[Muser]

Oh dear..

[Chieflion]

Is Parker blind? I know he made the layup but Hill was open in the corner.

[hoopdreams11]

That's it get in the lane jump hook

[Chieflion]

That is a Matt Bonner 3 folks. Ball movement looks much better.

[angelbelow]

too easy for timmay

[Fpoonsie]

I like this lineup.

[Chieflion]

Tim Duncan nice pass to George hill for the easy layup!

[angelbelow]

nice D

[Libri]

I like this Spurs run!

[angelbelow]

Tim Duncan nice pass to George hill for the easy layup!

btw byakuya is favorite character too.

[Manu20]

Timmy with 5 assists in the 1st Q!

[Spurs Brazil]

Good 1st quarter

TP playing well, Bonner doing a good job on the boards and TD great passing the ball

[angelbelow]

solid plays to end the first, good shit so far despite some struggles during the first.

[Chieflion]

btw byakuya is favorite character too.
I like his extended role in the filler arc. He is really a mysterious character.

[The Red Hood]

i dunno about you guys but i get nervous as hell everytime finley dribbles
I think I get more nervous when he starts posting up. That turn around shot of his, ugly.

[bbarry]

the last 3 mins of the quarter felt pretty good.

[Chieflion]

Parker's weakness is still apparent. He can't find the open man and he only passes to Duncan. He looks for Duncan to bail him out. Jefferson and Hill were able to take advantage of Timmy and get easy looks.

[Spurs Brazil]

Theo in

Doghouse for Blair?

[Chieflion]

Travel? Ref is fucking blind.

[Fpoonsie]

Holy shit...who let tha toddler onto tha floor? And where'd he get that Wiz jersey?

[hoopdreams11]

Theo with block

[bbarry]

15-0 run. Spurs up 12.

[Fpoonsie]

I didn't know Boykins was still in the league.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP looks so much better today

15-0 run

[Manu20]

Boykins had no chance against TP!!

[45 bank shot]

pretty good so far, got to keep pushing and no mason at pg

[ffadicted]

TP looks so much better today

15-0 run

Hoorah! :hat

[Chieflion]

Nice 15-0 run. Offense was clicking. Defense was not bad either.

[Admidave50]

TP plays good and aggressive so far, his ankle looks fine

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

I didn't know Boykins was still in the league.

hes on a unguaranteed contract w/ the wiz

[Libri]

Even Finley is making shots.

[Chieflion]

I like Tony's hustle so far. He got a steal in the 1st quarter and grabbed some boards, easing the load off our big men.

[Pauleta14]

Parker's weakness is still apparent. He can't find the open man and he only passes to Duncan. He looks for Duncan to bail him out. Jefferson and Hill were able to take advantage of Timmy and get easy looks.

The guy is just coming back!!
Give him a break and some time to be comfortable!!!

I mean of course timmy is his first option...

[Chieflion]

Bad defense allowing Blatche to score an open jumper.

[mystargtr34]

Parker is probably the Spurs most important player. Having that guy who can get into the paint and collapse the D is everything to our offense.

[Fpoonsie]

:lmao Theo.

[Spurs Brazil]

Theo!!!!!!!!!

[angelbelow]

I like his extended role in the filler arc. He is really a mysterious character.

i usually dont bother watching fillers but this particular filler is entertaining/interesting.

[Muser]

Damn Theo!!

[Libri]

Theo blocked that little kid.

[NickiRasgo]

lol Boykins.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lawl little man theoooo!!!!

[hoopdreams11]

Theo slapping stuff off the backboard

[Admidave50]

Love seing Theo with the 2nd unit

[nbaman99]

where is all the fake fans now, saying we should tread Parker and all other nasty stuff, where are they now? we win or loose, do not ever forget without parker helping timmy and manu and pop coaching us we wont have 3 more rings to our name.

people do forget very soon, its one thing being passion for the team and the game but being nasty all the time is crossing the line.

[Capt Bringdown]

Where's Blair?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Love seing Theo with the 2nd unit

yea...that pretty much mean blair will be refrigerated for some time

[Chieflion]

We should have signed Boykins to an unguaranteed contract as the 3rd point guard. Theo bullied his way into a block though.

[Chieflion]

Oberto blocks Parker. I never thought I would see it happen.

[Spurs Brazil]

Poor Fab, still can't get a call

[angelbelow]

haha nice oberto is in.

[timtonymanu]

Did Fab get any cheers in the arena?

[duncan228]

Poor Fab, still can't get a call

:lol

[Chieflion]

How did both Ratliff and Mason fuck up that rebound?

[angelbelow]

nice sequence. hill should take it up stronger though.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pass the ball GH3, ope guys all over the place

[Chieflion]

Oberto got another block, this time against Hill.

[hoopdreams11]

Theo is changing every shot

[Fpoonsie]

Dammit...was hopin Rog's first shot would go down.

[lurker23]

Who needs Blair?

Bonner with 5 points and 6 rebounds in 10 minutes.

:) :lol

[Libri]

Theo is playing hard nosed basketball.

[angelbelow]

obie being aggressive

[Fpoonsie]

[sigh]

RMJ back to his ol' tricks. C'mon, Mase!

[Chieflion]

Mason is probably never gonna hit another shot in his career.

[Spurs Brazil]

Sit Mason, please

[Chieflion]

When is McDyess and Bogans checking in? Hope they get inserted soon.

[boutons_deux]

ugly shooting all around

[Spurs Brazil]

TP is the one who get the O going today, when he sit we can't score

[NZ Spurs]

Sit Mason, please

Yeah because if he misses another shot we will lose the championship.... Why don't we leave him in and let him shoot his way out of it?

[Fpoonsie]

If we waste another good game from Timmy this season, I'm gonna kill myself.

[Chieflion]

Fuck Mason. Fuck Mason. Fuck Mason. No defense.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason is pathetic, late on Arenas and Boykins

[Chieflion]

Tim Duncan with 6 assists.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD passing is GREAT

[The Red Hood]

Boykins with that "chicken wing" on Mason.

[Spurs Brazil]

Money Dice J

[angelbelow]

dice and dunc look good, only problem playing them together is we'll have problems with the 2nd unit comes in.

[timtonymanu]

Dice + Duncan is so badass. I wanna see more of them together.

[Fpoonsie]

Good ball movement that time around...even AFTER Fin failed to connect on the 3 initially.

[Chieflion]

Dyess has 3 fouls? Shit.

[angelbelow]

tic tac foul =/

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

on pace for a triple double :P lets go! TDDD

[Spurs Brazil]

TD does it again, TP and one

[Fpoonsie]

Look at Timmy! Wow.

[Libri]

Bullet pass by Tim

[Chieflion]

Is that another one? Yes it is. Duncan to Parker for the and one.

[duncan228]

Duncan's game just looking good. :)

[angelbelow]

triple double for timmay?

[siraulo23]

8 7 and 6 for duncan

[Chieflion]

triple double for timmay?
I expect it to happen. 8 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists.

[Pauleta14]

tp with a block!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[45 bank shot]

tim = quarterback tonight

[Fpoonsie]

My NBAtv feed is all wonky.

[Brazil]

nice to see duncan doing so well !! happy for TP he is looking good

[Muser]

McDyess is fucking awesome :tu

[Chieflion]

McDyess just money from mid range.

[hoopdreams11]

Dice is automatic

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

diccccccccccccccce lovin it

[Chieflion]

Duncan out assisting the Wizards 7 to 6.

[angelbelow]

damn dice is money

[Fpoonsie]

Was that another on Dice? Or Hill?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

argh i already lost count of in-and -out

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ looks so lost playing with TD and TP

It's scary, I hope he finds his place soon

[angelbelow]

great if we can get a blow out, that way we rest our starters and play some of the younger guys like blair and hairston.

[duncan228]

Duncan out assisting the Wizards 7 to 6.

:lol I love it.

[Brazil]

hill tp combo

tp is finding dice

[Muser]

Jefferson sucking ass.

[Libri]

RJ looks so lost playing with TD and TP

It's scary, I hope he finds his place soon

He needs to drive to the basket instead of shooting jumpers.

[Muser]

George in the corner is money.

[The Red Hood]

Rj!

[Chieflion]

Parker finally getting the drive and kick going. May be the 1st time I saw it working this season.

[alchemist]

I doubt Peter Holt is happy that Jefferson is now a spot up up 3-pt shooter. (not by his choice either)

[Fpoonsie]

GOOD lookin fastbreak.

[Muser]

That's what RJ needs.

[angelbelow]

hills offseason work on that corner 3 has paid off thus far.

[Brazil]

why RJ not stopping shooting jumpers ? I don't get it

[45 bank shot]

one of the best halves we have ever played in this season

[Muser]

Looking at it, it's unfair to blame RJ. Pop needs to tell TP and co. to stop treating RJ like Finley or Mason.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Duncan out assisting the Wizards 7 to 6.

:lol:lmao

[Chieflion]

why RJ not stopping shooting jumpers ? I don't get it
Everytime he gets the ball, the shotclock winds down. I am getting tired of this. He needs to work in the high post where he can draw many fouls or cut baseline.

[angelbelow]

goodway to close the half.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great finish of the 1st quarter

TP looks like the All-Star TP for the 1st time of the season, I hope he doesn't run out of gas in the 2nd half

TD playing beautiful basketball

Hope to see a better RJ in the 2nd half

[mystargtr34]

Nice finish...

Hopefully that gets RJ going... an easy one.

[superjames1992]

Nice first half. :)

[jdev82]

duncan with 8 9 and 7 in the first half. spurs by 12!

[alchemist]

Looking at it, it's unfair to blame RJ. Pop needs to tell TP and co. to stop treating RJ like Finley or Mason.
:lol who has blamed Jeff? He's lost out there with Tim/Tony. He works best with Manu and not Tim/Tony

[Brazil]

Everytime he gets the ball, the shotclock winds down. I am getting tired of this. He needs to work in the high post where he can draw many fouls or cut baseline.

he seems hesitating: a step in the direction of the rim and then a step back for a non balanced JS

[mystargtr34]

Tony Parker with a +19... damn.

Next highest Duncan and... Bonner with a +9.

About the Wiz... im unable to watch the game atm... are the Spurs playing good defense, or are the Wiz just missing shots?

[Spurs Brazil]

Looking at it, it's unfair to blame RJ. Pop needs to tell TP and co. to stop treating RJ like Finley or Mason.

I think it's on RJ to be more aggressive and also on the players and Pop to make him more confortable

[Muser]

Where are all the cliff jumpers saying Duncan is just a role player?

[td_tp_manu]

wow this is one of the best 1st half in a while. I'm really impressed by the smooth offsense and quick defense.

[Pauleta14]

Timmy looks in shape and is going for the triple dble...
Tp is active, didn't find his jumpshot yet, but +17!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (we are not the same when he's on the floor!!!)

[the crimson blur]

Tony Parker with a +19... damn.

Next highest Duncan and... Bonner with a +9.

About the Wiz... im unable to watch the game atm... are the Spurs playing good defense, or are the Wiz just missing shots?

When a team is shooting 28%, its always a bit of both. But really, this is more the Spurs defense than anything. We have done some really, really nice defensive possessions so far.

The defense has really looked good the last few games...Duncan looks fantastic.

[Chieflion]

Tony Parker with a +19... damn.

Next highest Duncan and... Bonner with a +9.

About the Wiz... im unable to watch the game atm... are the Spurs playing good defense, or are the Wiz just missing shots?
Good defense. Except for Roger Mason.

[benefactor]

Very good first half. 28% shooting for the opponent = Spurs basketball.

[Pauleta14]

The wizz are shooting only 28.6%!!!
good job guys!!!

[timaios]

Atlanta @ New Orleans 60-67 (1:25 left in the 3rd qtr)

Why are the Hornets playing better without Chris Paul ? :downspin::downspin::downspin:

[benefactor]

We are also outrebounding them 35-25.

[Chieflion]

It is just one game, but I am quite happy with the results thus far. Ball movement was the best this season, defense was excellent. Guess Pop woke these guys up. They looked ready to hustle.

[benefactor]

Good defense. Except for Roger Mason.
We are playing well overall. Just enjoy it and quit finding reasons to bitch.

[Chieflion]

Atlanta @ New Orleans 60-67 (1:25 left in the 3rd qtr)

Why are the Hornets playing better without Chris Paul ? :downspin::downspin::downspin:
Jeff Bower > Byron Scott.

[duncan228]

Very good first half. 28% shooting for the opponent = Spurs basketball.


We are also outrebounding them 35-25.

It's wonderful to see them play toward their potential.

[benefactor]

It is just one game, but I am quite happy with the results thus far. Ball movement was the best this season, defense was excellent. Guess Pop woke these guys up. They looked ready to hustle.
That's more like it. :tu

[Chieflion]

We are playing well overall. Just enjoy it and quit finding reasons to bitch.
You know it. It is true. I am just being objective.

[benefactor]

It's wonderful to see them play toward their potential.
Indeed. Hopefully this is the beginning of of something we are all a little more familiar with.

[benefactor]

You know it. It is true. I am just being objective.
We all know Mason is bad. There is no reason to remind anyone when the team is playing so well.

[Chieflion]

It is great seeing the Spurs play like this. More Bogans would help though.

[Shastafarian]

Interesting note about the starting lineups.

Spurs have played 11 games (counting tonight) and have used 8 different starting lineups. 7 of those have been in a row meaning the last 7 games have all featured different starting lineups. It's hard to win without consistency.

[urunobili]

so no Blair again... :wakeup...

[Spurs Brazil]

If Theo is going to get Blair minutes I'd like to see the beast in the D-League for a while.

He has a lot to learn about D

[Chieflion]

Bogans with a fade away jumpshot.

[Muser]

Bogans' offense has been a very nice surprise.

[benefactor]

The weirdest thing for me is watching Bonner compete on the boards. Rebounding used to be an afterthought for him...and tonight he pulled down 6 boards in 11 min. For the season he is well above his average. Maybe it's all those good sandwiches.

[Muser]

Duncan is damn beasting.

[hoopdreams11]

Timmy looking the most mobile he has been all year

[benefactor]

18pt lead...man this feels good.

[duncan228]

Duncan is great tonight.

[timvp]

This game reminds me how good Parker is. It also reminds me how advanced Parker is as a playmaker compared to Hill.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

TP + TD = killerz

[Spurs Brazil]

This is the TP I love to see

[Chieflion]

Alrgiht, I hope this game is in the bag. The Spurs better hold on to the lead and don't let the Wizards back in.

[The Red Hood]

Alrgiht, I hope this game is in the bag. The Spurs better hold on to the lead and don't let the Wizards back in.
4 turnovers is a good start.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

This game reminds me how good Parker is. It also reminds me how advanced Parker is as a playmaker compared to Hill.

i do agree that hill is not much of a play maker

[Muser]

The weirdest thing for me is watching Bonner compete on the boards. Rebounding used to be an afterthought for him...and tonight he pulled down 6 boards in 11 min. For the season he is well above his average. Maybe it's all those good sandwiches.

+1, His all round play has been much better from last season IMO. The off the bench role is perfect for him.

[Spurs Brazil]

Duncan is great tonight.

I think he'll only get better as the season goes on and he gets in shape

[Libri]

If it's a blowout, I hope Tim gets some rest.

[Chieflion]

4 turnovers is a good start.
I hope there will be no stupid turnovers. Those are one of the things that makes people pull their hair off.