Game Blog: 11/29 - Spurs vs. 76ers

[urunobili]

Preview Thread:

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140693

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VS.

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[urunobili]

Spurs 101 - 76ers 89

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Where da vbookie at?

Spurs 102, Sixers 86

[angelbelow]

Yup i smell another blow out too.

[emanueldavidginobili]

is gino playing?

[Velo]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/strike019/DavidRobinsonShot.jpg
Win it for The Admiral.
:flag:

[duncan228]

is gino playing?

No news so far today. The last we heard was from McDonald last night.


Manu Ginobili (groin strain) did practice, clearing the way for a possible return against the 76ers. He is listed as day-to-day.

[Brazil]

Spurs need to take this game seriously, I don't think this game is an easy one.

[emanueldavidginobili]

well manu should be fresh either way going into thursdays game vs boston since they dont play again after today until thursday

[Solid D]

The Sixers don't do anything particularly well this season as a team except block shots (6th) and steal the ball (5th). Their turnover differential is top five but that will probably not be difference-maker versus the Spurs, the NBA leader in fewest TO/game (11.7).

While the Sixers are long and athletic in the front court, they don't defend the 3-point line well. The Spurs should be able to "get all-they-can-eat" (Seanism) from the arc tonight. The Sixers do hustle for second chances and their length has given the Spurs trouble in the past. Iggy and Young were particularly troublesome. If the Spurs work for rebounds like they did in the Rockets game and other recent games, they should win that battle in this game. The Spurs are currently ranked 8th in rebounds/game (43.14) and 4th in rebounding differential (+2.85).

As long as the Spurs can get back in transition, limit telegraphing their passes and force Philly to hit from the outside, they should be fine tonight.

[austN Spur]

I havent really seen philly except hightlights, but i would think not having andre miller, being really tough on the 76ers.

[DPG21920]

Rebounding is pretty much the key to every single game for the Spurs. As long as their defense is solid for most of the game, the rebounding battle usually decides the outcome. When they get fully healthy, I expect the Spurs to be the best defensive rebounding team in the league again.

[VivaPopovich]

Come back manu!!!

[VivaPopovich]

Spurs need to take this game seriously, I don't think this game is an easy one.

fortunately the fans are taking it lighter than the players are

thaddeus young is going to surprise a lot of spurs fans

[Dex]

No gimmes in the NBA.

If Spurs show up and continue to build upon what they've been doing, they should end the night with a nice 5-game win streak.

However, these are the games that like to creep up on a team that is comfortably on a roll.

Go Spurs Go. Drive for 5.

[Spursmania]

The Spurs definitely need to continue the momentum on D. Get some offensive rhythm
going for RJ. They need to call some set plays for him.

Hopefully, they don't let their guard down and curbstomp the sixers.

[TIMMYD!]

I want to see RJ get involved and for us not to allow second chance points off of offensive rebounds.

[duncan228]

Starters:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/2009-2010/starting.jpg

[duncan228]

Manu is active, Mason Jr. is not.

[The Red Hood]

Manu's playing tonight.

[benefactor]

Win dammit. I am desperately in need of something positive to end this day.

[duncan228]

Manu good to go, Mason is not (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2009/11/manu-good-to-go.html)
By Jeff McDonald

Walked into the Spurs locker room earlier tonight, and was greeted with a question from Manu Ginobili.

"Do you know, is it official?" he asked me. "Am I playing tonight?"

We media types didn't know. A few minutes later, we asked someone who did.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says, yes, Ginobili will make his return from a groin injury tonight against Philadelphia. But his appearance won't be much more than a cameo.

"If he got over 20 minutes, I'd be very surprised," Popovich said.

Ginobili has not played since straining his left groin at Dallas on Nov. 18.

Elsewhere on the injury front, the Spurs will be without Roger Mason Jr., who suffered a strained left hamstring Friday night at Houston. He expects to be ready for the Spurs' next game, Dec. 3 against Boston.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/spurs650-manuginobiloi20091129.jpg
Manu Ginobili works on his shot about an hour before Sunday's game at the AT&T Center.

[Dex]

This team's depth has already proven to be a great luxury, allowing them to keep their head above water despite a rash of injuries early.

Tony is out? Let Hill run the show.

Manu is out? Well let's get more shots for Jefferson.

Mason is out? Oh, well good thing Manu is back.

While I definitely don't like the injuries early, it's better to go through them in November than in April. And this is where having the league's best bench comes in handy.

(If I may speak candidly though, this injury bug shit needs to quit. :lol)

[Spurs Brazil]

Good news about Mason Jr

[Darkwaters]

Everybody hates injuries. I don't want my team to play short-handed and it's not as fulfilling beating a good team when they can't trot out their best players. And it's even worse when a team's subs beat you.

I think we need to outlaw injuries in the NBA. All in favor?

[Spurs Brazil]

That shot by TP last year was great. If I'm not wrong we had a huge lead and almost lost the game

[lennyalderette]

i hope manu takes it easy a lil bit

[Spurs Brazil]

No Mason, limited minutes for Manu. Let's hope Malik can play some minutes

[Interrohater]

hooray, my hava is working, i can see the game

[emanueldavidginobili]

please let the stream work

[Interrohater]

Thanks Al Gore, for making it possible for me to watch the Spurs game a thousand miles away with other fanatics.

[Spurs Brazil]

Small ball for the 76ers

[Spursmania]

Go Spurs Go!:flag:

[Fundamental]

game time!!!! Lets go boys in silver and black!!!

[Interrohater]

Good d by Tony

[Bender]

2 possessions, 2 turnovers

[Spurs Brazil]

Bogans 33333333333333333333333333

[Interrohater]

Bogans with the trey

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/2009-2010/11-29-09ss.jpg

[Spurs Brazil]

76ers are packing the lane

[Interrohater]

Bad offense by Tony. lol, RJ just sitting on the wing

[Interrohater]

Slow goings on the offense right now.

[Interrohater]

RJ with the 3 ball. Still not driving, wth RJ?

[Libri]

RJ just hit a 3. Hopefully that is good sign.

[Bender]

this channel sucks, there's no score

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice one TD!

[Interrohater]

Who the hell is Tim Duncan? That dude bad.

[Interrohater]

Uh oh, Rj with 5 quick points and good defense.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD J!

Spurs up 14-5

[quentin_compson]

Very nice sequence after the sloppy start. :toast

[Brazil]

tp passing the ball

[Interrohater]

Timeout, 14-5 SA in the first

[austN Spur]

good start so far.

[Interrohater]

tp passing the ball

:lol was this typed with certain people in mind?

[Dex]

Spurs picked it up after a few shaky possessions. Defense is looking sharp but Sixers have missed some opportunities as well.

Tim Duncan is still sharp as a tack. :smokin

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

nice TD faked every 76ers w/ a pass and hit a jumper

[Muser]

In the middle of a big download so I can't watch it at the moment, how are we looking early on?

[duncan228]

Tim Duncan is still sharp as a tack. :smokin

:toast

[Muser]

I see Duncan is still going strong by these posts, so much for being done :ihit

[Libri]

Spurs are looking sharp right now.

[austN Spur]

ooooo
tony what a look to tim. nice

[quentin_compson]

So Tony isn't a good passer, eh? :hat

[Interrohater]

Timmy is moving so fluidly, his lateral movements are good and he almost looks QUICK! As I typed that, Timmy streaking in for an assist from TP for an easy layin

[austN Spur]

matt bizzle in the game now

[Interrohater]

Horrible pass attempt from TP

[Interrohater]

just kidding.

[Libri]

After all these years, opposing players still fall for Tim's fake. hehe

[The Red Hood]

Tony looking to pass more. :tu

[austN Spur]

that was funny. dalembert blocked by the rim

[HarlemHeat37]

I hate when RJ plays up top, he has no chance at beating any good defenders up there..he's much better on the baselines and wing..

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

finley playing w/ bonner = fail lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Ugly shot Finley

[balli]

Sean Elliott is dumb. He makes Spurs games annoying.

[quentin_compson]

Timmy has been great from the line so far this season. Hope that trend continues.

[austN Spur]

Tony looking to pass more. :tu
\
in honor of DROB tribute night, tony is looking to be a giver

[Darkwaters]

Nice start, hope we keep it up

[Muser]

Sean Elliott is dumb. He makes Spurs games annoying.

Not a wise thing to say in this forum :lol

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

TP trying to pass more but losing his shooting touch tho

[Interrohater]

Sean Elliott is dumb. He makes Spurs games annoying.

true, unless you're a Spurs fan. Which you're not. So it's understandable.

[Brazil]

:lol was this typed with certain people in mind?
:toast

[HarlemHeat37]

let's see which Manu shows up tonight..

[Interrohater]

Those giant balloons are creepy.

[biziofromdowntown]

It's time for our 2 Unit. C'mon tigers!

[Darkwaters]

way to go Matt

[Libri]

Matt the zone buster.

[quentin_compson]

The amazing Bonner!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

green scoring on manu :(

[Spurs Brazil]

TOs killing us so far

[biziofromdowntown]

Ouch Manu...please, not switch Turnobili!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol

[timtonymanu]

I was afraid this Manu would show up tonight.

[Interrohater]

Just give it to Black Dynamite in the post

[TinTin]

Lmao bonner

[Brazil]

bonner where amazing happens

[biziofromdowntown]

Blair must works on FT!!!

[Interrohater]

Uh oh, Matt Bonner?

[HarlemHeat37]

Iguodala is bailing us out by settling for Js..

[Darkwaters]

Bonner has looked good gettin' in the lane today.

[biziofromdowntown]

WOW Bonner. R u kiddin us????

[austN Spur]

blair with the hustle. luvn it

[biziofromdowntown]

Hear the beast screamin!!!

[Muser]

Matt Bonner should be in the skills challenge.

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu showing the rust early on..

[Interrohater]

Weak call, he was still moving.

[TinTin]

Err, did that play really have to start from way outside the 3pt line

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 25-23 after one

[biziofromdowntown]

Blair with a stupid foul.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

stupid turnover..looks like manu is back to form

um... not really i dun think he is

[quentin_compson]

God, Tony still complaining and arguing with the refs?

[Spurs Brazil]

Iguodala is bailing us out by settling for Js..

Yep, especially with Finley guarding him

[timtonymanu]

bad end to the quarter.

[Darkwaters]

Parker still has yet to score.

[Interrohater]

I suggest a new nick for Bonner. Matt "Bipolar" Bonner
or how about Matt "Global Warming" Bonner? Nobody can agree on when he'll heat up, if ever.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wow too easy

[Interrohater]

Black Dynamite!

[HarlemHeat37]

Bench looking bad so far..overwhelmed defensively by Philly's athletes..

[timtonymanu]

the second unit is shit right now.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

looks like iggy is realizing that an old ass is guarding him

[Brazil]

somebody knows why scola not playing tonite ?

[Interrohater]

Finley! Finally!

And Dejuan with a nasty block!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

blair!!

[austN Spur]

get that shit out of here white boy......
finley with another 3

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair MONSTER block

Finley 333333333333333333333333333333333333

[quentin_compson]

Blair on D, and Fin with back to back threes.

[biziofromdowntown]

The Beast is roaring!

[Interrohater]

somebody knows why scola not playing tonite ?

Because we traded him. Where have you been?

[Darkwaters]

Finley 3
Blair block
Finley 3

Niiiiiice

[Libri]

awesome block

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

blair beasting that smith guy

[tomtom]

holy shit blair is a beast

[timtonymanu]

Finley giving the Spurs what Mason could have had tonight. Go Fin!

[austN Spur]

blair hustling and fighting for those 2 points

[Spurs Brazil]

Beast

[biziofromdowntown]

What happen GH3? Why so weak game?!

[Brazil]

Because we traded him. Where have you been?
:lol i meant for houston / okc

[Interrohater]

Dejuan.... where the hell is that Mavs fan that was busting on Dejuan?

[biziofromdowntown]

Omg, blaaaaairrrrrr

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333333333333

[Darkwaters]

Blair almost destroyed Bogans on that last rebound

[austN Spur]

FINLEY with another 33333333333

[quentin_compson]

Holy cow, Finley is feeling it right now.

[timtonymanu]

Again Finley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brazil]

blair is back !!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair is KILLING Smith

[HarlemHeat37]

Blair is getting better and better, especially defensively..nice to see him dunking too..

[Interrohater]

:lol i meant for houston / okc

:lol yea, I was just messin with you

[biziofromdowntown]

Grizzly Blair is eating those Philly boys

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

so finley is feeling it coz hes being killed at the end of the floor

[Interrohater]

Blair almost destroyed Bogans on that last rebound

:lol even teammates need to recognize

[Libri]

The Sixers were standing around watching Blair rebound and dunk. I guess they can't help but be mesmerized by the beast.

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/2009-2010/11-29-09drob.jpg

[Darkwaters]

Blair and Finley tag-teaming the Sixers.

[emanueldavidginobili]

good hustle thus far, manu needs to get some shots off so he'll be okay for thursday

[Interrohater]

Just seeing David's honest face makes we want to donate.

[biziofromdowntown]

We'r going small right now

[timtonymanu]

:lol i meant for houston / okc

Scola got poked on his eye and it was bleeding so i guess he's done for the night.

[SpursFTW]

Just seeing David's honest face makes we want to donate.

lmao

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh blair!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Blair is a fucking beast..a fucking BEAST..

[The Red Hood]

Blair's beasting!

[Spurs Brazil]

Omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

blair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Interrohater]

dude....... Black Dynamite....

[Juanobili]

Blair!!!!!

[austN Spur]

Oh shit. blair with like 3rbs on that play

[Muser]

Man I miss 50 :(

[quentin_compson]

Blair throwing some Sixers around. :lmao

[HarlemHeat37]

Blair with the block!!

Hahaha

[Juanobili]

Stop it dejuan!!! Stop it!!

[Interrohater]

give him the trophy.... do it.

[Libri]

How can a player with no ACLs beat four Sixers for a rebound?! lol

[Bender]

maybe blair gets a double double in first half

[Brazil]

Scola got poked on his eye and it was bleeding so i guess he's done for the night.

damn I needed him for my fantasy team... :depressed

[austN Spur]

DROB " i havent seen him play like this yet"

[timtonymanu]

DeJuan Blairrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

[biziofromdowntown]

WTF, is Drob into Blair shoes?!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Read ma sig!

[The Red Hood]

I repeat...

Blair's beasting!

[Muser]

Blair eating people alive man..

[Brazil]

omg blair is killing everybody

[HarlemHeat37]

Iguodala just robbed RJ's ass..

Bad call against Hill..how does Kapono get bailed out for playing out of his element?..

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

argh RJ

[biziofromdowntown]

Blair is gold
Hill is shit

[JD909]

anyone got a link?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair playing great :D

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn RJ

[timvp]

Blair in full beast mode with Robinson on the mic is beautiful :cry

[Libri]

Blair has some hops.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair is gold
Hill is shit

:rolleyes

[EmptyMan]

omg, F early games. :depressed

D Rob is mic'd up!? :depressed:depressed

[Tito_Trinidad]

DeJuan Beast is unleashed.

[Spurs Brazil]

The last 3 games Hill started slow and got better, let's hope today is the same

[biziofromdowntown]

:rolleyes

I meant, so far dude, so far, i know how good is Georgie. I'm just disappointed right now.

[Interrohater]

wow, 9 and 7 in 8 minutes.

[Darkwaters]

LJ,

Good to see you around. I haven't had much interaction with you in a bit. People have been missing your game thoughts threads (myself included) but I understand you gotta take care of yourself first. How you been?

[HarlemHeat37]

Jefferson is being guarded by Jason Kapono, one of the worst defenders in NBA history..get him in the post, or give him an isolation play on the wing/baseline..

[Darkwaters]

wow, 9 and 7 in 8 minutes.


Don't forget two nice blocks to boot.

[dbestpro]

Pop just refuses to give up on small ball.

[austN Spur]

wow, 9 and 7 in 8 minutes.

tim hasnt had help like that down low since 50

[NRHector]

Bring back the 2nd unit, damn it:bang

[Brazil]

is it possible to make a basket once in a while ?

[Brazil]

tp struggling a lot right there

[biziofromdowntown]

Sorry for that but.... Quanti italiani ci sono?

[dbestpro]

Pop just refuses to give up small ball.

[HarlemHeat37]

Duncan hammered twice with no call, while Willie Green is getting calls on the other end..what else is new?..

[Brazil]

we haven't scored since what ? 4 mn?

[biziofromdowntown]

Blair>Duncan hahahahahaha

[Interrohater]

is it possible to make a basket once in a while ?

not while Tony is running point.








Kidding, I'm kidding :lol

[austN Spur]

philadelphia putting up a fight so far.

[Muser]

Spurs going Houston mode :(

[HarlemHeat37]

Give rj a fucking iso, he's being covered by jason kapono!!..

[Brazil]

PHI 3:55
Jason Kapono made 3-pt. Jump Shot (3 PTS), Assist Willie Green (2 AST)

PHI 3:55
Defensive Rebound by Samuel Dalembert

SA 3:55
Manu Ginobili missed Layup, Blocked by Samuel Dalembert

SA 4:02
Tim Duncan missed Layup

SA 4:10
Offensive Rebound by Tim Duncan

SA 4:18
Tim Duncan missed Layup

SA 4:20
Offensive Rebound by Tim Duncan

SA 4:26
Manu Ginobili missed Layup

[biziofromdowntown]

WTF with our starters?!

[Brazil]

wtf?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

kapono and green is scoring on manu w/ ease

[mystargtr34]

Damn... that went quickly.

[HarlemHeat37]

We're getting beat by Willie Green and Jason Kapono right now, ridiculous..

When guys like that are on the floor, you have to punish them on the other end..

RJ is being covered by Kapono..come on..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu is brutal tonight. Looks tired already.

[Darkwaters]

Sorry for that but.... Quanti italiani ci sono?

Not many. 2?

[Capt Bringdown]

It's the Manu effect

[boutons_deux]

Spurs starters suck, can't protect a 10 pt lead.

Put the scrubs back in.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hopefully Manu warms up a bit.

[NRHector]

that's the 2nd time the starters gave up the lead tonight

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

12-2 run by philly not cool

[dbestpro]

Pop should stop trying to match the other team when they go small. He should wait and make them prove their small lineup can beat our big lineup. He always tries to match up and proves that the other team's small ball can beat our small team match up.

[45 bank shot]

c'mon we have given up double digit lead twice already

[Libri]

The lead was fun while it lasted.

:depressed

[Brazil]

ugly shit right now

[Interrohater]

oooh, I'm getting Jack in the box tonight. Specifically tacos.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hairston!

[biziofromdowntown]

Not many. 2?

I thought 3...


C'mon Pop, put again the Bear into the game

[Interrohater]

Hairston in

[biziofromdowntown]

Hairston in? what a surprise

[dbestpro]

small ball is crap.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice TP :D

[Libri]

That hesitation move by Tony was genius!

[NRHector]

BBB Bring Back the Bench

[Interrohater]

nice jumper by Tony. and then good D on the opposite side

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

small ball is crap.

Yes it is :bang

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice move TP

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

hairston in for manu? i dun mind it

[td4mvp21]

Where's McDyess?? I want him back in.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hairston 2222222

[Interrohater]

uh oh, Tony starting to catch fire

[timtonymanu]

Tony's waking up now.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

oh yea...where our big man beside TD

[biziofromdowntown]

We must end the quarter with 6pnts lead

[Capt Bringdown]

Nice that Parker realized there was a game today.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good J by Malik

[Brazil]

very very good stretch by tp !!!

[timtonymanu]

I hope Hairston gets a lot of minutes this game.