Game Blog: 12/02 - Spurs vs Celtics

[sonic21]

preview: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140969 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140969)

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:6kJmBhefxM9eFM:http://www.connectamarillo.com/uploadedImages/kvii/Sports/Stories/San%2520Antonio%2520Spurs.jpg vs http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:6UX74QokINg5WM:http://lmfunder.stu.cofc.edu/celtics.gif

Big test tonight!!!

:flag::flag:

[xtremesteven33]

tomorrow night....

[sonic21]

12:41 am in France

[xtremesteven33]

nice..

[ffadicted]

Spurs fans are enthused

I like it lol :toast

[duncan228]

Just so there's no confusion:

The game is Thursday, December 3.

[sonic21]

sorry
i thought it was today, can't wait

[duncan228]

sorry
i thought it was today, can't wait

I think we're all excited for this one. Just didn't want people freaking when they couldn't find it.

[tp2021]

Link?

[spurtilldeath]

I'm getting anxious without watching spurs play...can we please turn the clock to tomorrow...

[ChumpDumper]

Yea, I got a free ticket!

[Spursmania]

Yea, I got a free ticket!

:toast

[duncan228]

Yea, I got a free ticket!

Have a blast ChumpDumper. Take pictures. :)

[Bender]

day before Game Blogs are bad luck

[urunobili]

the wrong date on the thread title blows... :pctoss

If we lose we'll all go ape shit on sonic for it... :lol

[sonic21]

seems fair.

Last time i started the GB, the spurs had one of their worst game last year (against the knicks)

[Brazil]

sonic trying to jinx the spurs fuck

[xtremesteven33]

Im pumped for this game!!

Two damn good,smart basketball teams going at it fully healthy....

KG vs Duncan
Parker vs Rondo
Mcdyess vs Sheed

All we need now is Bowen to harrass Gayray. Which reminds me, does anyone remember last year when Bowen had some crucuial defensive plays last year against Pierce to lead the Spurs to victory???

Damn were gonna miss Bruce :depressed

[Flux451]

Can't wait.

Not sure if Davis is playing today or whatever. But if so, would be fun to watch him and Blair go at it. Might cause a tremor

[HarlemHeat37]

Im pumped for this game!!

Two damn good,smart basketball teams going at it fully healthy....

KG vs Duncan
Parker vs Rondo
Mcdyess vs Sheed

All we need now is Bowen to harrass Gayray. Which reminds me, does anyone remember last year when Bowen had some crucuial defensive plays last year against Pierce to lead the Spurs to victory???

Damn were gonna miss Bruce :depressed

he absolutely dominated Pierce last year, including that great block..



the spread sucks tonight..I thought the Spurs would be favored by a little more considering we're at home, but apparently not..betting on Boston won't get a huge payoff, but whatever..

[urunobili]

GHILL3 on Allen... :wakeup

[Gant]

Can't wait.

Not sure if Davis is playing today or whatever. But if so, would be fun to watch him and Blair go at it. Might cause a tremor

Big Baby's still out. He just got his cast off yesterday.


Despite the record, the Celtics have been inconsistent this year, winning many close games against bad teams. Here's a little summary of the club:

Garnett is still slowly gaining his abilities after knee surgery. He doesn't have his lift but he's headed in the right direction.

Ray Allen and Eddie House have been inconsistent though Ray just had his best game.

Pierce has been fantastic- the only guy who's been steadily great.

Rondo was a little passive during the period of losses, but has turned it on again recently. When he plays aggressively the Celtics always end up winning. He makes everything go and has become a top passer.

Perkins has stepped up his offense and looks much better on that end. Like Davis, he's lost a lot of weight.

On the bench- Rasheed's offense has been 3 point oriented (for better and worse). Shelden Williams has filled in surprisingly well for Davis. Marquis Daniels seems to be searching out his role, but has a great i.q.


I'm looking forward as always to Parker/Rondo. That's a great match up of speed demons.

[Bukefal]

I have a feeling this one is going to be good.

Let Tony be on fire, Duncan doing wonderful and may Blair have more minutes

:flag: :flag: :flag:

[benefactor]

If we play disciplined team defense tonight, we have a pretty good shot.

[Libri]

I'm going to the game tonight. Hopefully the Spurs get a big win.

:flag:

[lefty]

Canada: TSN HD

[austN Spur]

man i was so excited for this game i thought it was yesterday.
im also cashing in ALL my change @ the coinstar for hopefully a bunch of beer! GO SPURS GO:king

[slick'81]

well spurs get to face one of the best in the league.lets c what they got...

[Scola]

I thought this game was on Friday,
wow now I'm all pumped up for this game!!!!
Getting a win against Boston would convince me were back on the right path!

[VivaPopovich]

should be interesting to see how pop manages everyones minutes

i want to see parker/manu/jefferson/duncan/mcdyess out there together for at least 20 minutes, preferably more. he needs to stop the overly complex rotations which most times don't even make sense

[SpursFTW]

I predict great games from mason and bonner!!

[quentin_compson]

should be interesting to see how pop manages everyones minutes

i want to see parker/manu/jefferson/duncan/mcdyess out there together for at least 20 minutes, preferably more. he needs to stop the overly complex rotations which most times don't even make sense

You realise that injuries and the addition of new players played a crucial part in those "overly complex rotations"?

[Borosai]

Bonner the Barbarian will show no mercy tonight.

[Spursmania]

I am so excited for this game. I'm heading off to the game soon just waiting for my spouse to get home from work. I'll try to take pics this time for you guys... I just hate taking my camera.
:toast




No vbookie tonight?:(

[Spursmania]

Remember when Sheed told his teammates to just give the ball to whoever Bonner is guarding?

That better not be the case tonight. I'd like to see Bonner light it up tonight. We're going to need him to open the floor for us.

[stretch]

lol spurs

[urunobili]

lol spurs

KMA fucking Mavette

[JustinJDW]

This is going to be one hell of a game! GO SPURS GO! :flag:

[stretch]

lol uruguay

[SpursFTW]

lol spurs

If yall are true spurs fans... NEVER REPLY TO THIS MORON!! (including any thread he posts in ever again.) DONT FEED THE TROLLS... :flag:

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Where is NO LIMIT ARMY COMMANDER?! :ihit

[AussieFanKurt]

Bonner the Barbarian will show no mercy tonight.

remember last time. yeahhhh matty

[Brazil]

Big Baby's still out. He just got his cast off yesterday.


Despite the record, the Celtics have been inconsistent this year, winning many close games against bad teams. Here's a little summary of the club:

Garnett is still slowly gaining his abilities after knee surgery. He doesn't have his lift but he's headed in the right direction.

Ray Allen and Eddie House have been inconsistent though Ray just had his best game.

Pierce has been fantastic- the only guy who's been steadily great.

Rondo was a little passive during the period of losses, but has turned it on again recently. When he plays aggressively the Celtics always end up winning. He makes everything go and has become a top passer.

Perkins has stepped up his offense and looks much better on that end. Like Davis, he's lost a lot of weight.

On the bench- Rasheed's offense has been 3 point oriented (for better and worse). Shelden Williams has filled in surprisingly well for Davis. Marquis Daniels seems to be searching out his role, but has a great i.q.


I'm looking forward as always to Parker/Rondo. That's a great match up of speed demons.

Thanks Gant ! how the legendary celtics defense is going ? I've just seen two boston game this season. Sheed seems to be in a huge slump.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Let us recall (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12851) and renew our reasons for loathing Ray Allen.

The Appendix will rupture tonight. :ihit

[HarlemHeat37]

The matchups in the frontcourt are going to be tough on both sides, and I expect Parker vs. Rondo to be tough on both sides as well..

Pierce and Allen vs. Manu and RJ is going to be huge IMO..

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

we have a deeper bench and lets show it tonight

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

There should be a vbookie for whether or not sheed is gonna get a T :downspin:

[duncan228]

Starters.

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

[ffadicted]

Let's get this party started :flag: :flag: :flag:

[Pero]

how long till the game starts?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

how long till the game starts?

in 10-15 mins

[dbreiden83080]

Fuck KG

Go Spurs..

[Pero]

in 10-15 mins

Thanks.

[biziofromdowntown]

gooooooooooo

[dbreiden83080]

Chucks Grandma died, DAMN

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

barkley not in 2day :/

[ffadicted]

Best wishes to Charles' family

[DesignatedT]

damn no barkely

[Dex]

Fuck these Beantowners! Let's do this shit!!!

I'm in Sailor Dex mode tonight.

[Gant]

Thanks Gant ! how the legendary celtics defense is going ? I've just seen two boston game this season. Sheed seems to be in a huge slump.


So far the defense has not been up to their recent standards. Some of that is Garnett finding a physical comfort zone. But they're still one of the better defensive teams and are capable of returning to top form at any time, especially with Garnett continually improving.

Perkins is playing great D.

Yeah... Sheed started fast, went into a shooting slump, then recently seems to be coming out of it.

[Thompson]

Garnett is Poseidon? WTH? Just play the game TNT, enough corny hype already.

[Spurs Brazil]

No Barkley today?

[Pero]

Is the hall pretty empty or does it just look that way because of the lighting?

[TinTin]

No Barkley today?

His grandma died

On a lighter news. Lets do this spurs:ihit

[dbreiden83080]

:lol

Listen to the TNT tools trying to compare KG to TD all time..

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu looks fresh :)

[Duncan2177]

Kenny Smith should know Tim is the greatest PF of alltime i can't believe some people still debate over who's better between KG and TD. It's a no brainer TD is way better than KG.

[urunobili]

No Barkley today?

Brazil... SPACE channel is televising this game for LATAM... :wakeup

[dbreiden83080]

Kenny Smith should know Tim is the greatest PF of alltime i can't believe some people still debate over who's better between KG and TD. It's a no brainer TD is way better than KG.

HE knows it, he's just hyping the game..

[Spurs Brazil]

Brazil... SPACE channel is televising this game for LATAM... :wakeup

Thanks, but I don't have this one.

ILP is working fantastic though

[quentin_compson]

Bonner to go for 45. Let's do it. :hungry:

[Spurs Brazil]

Every TNT game is the same. It takes a while to start...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Let's go Spurs!

[TinTin]

anyone else think the game will start at 8:30 even though it is advertised as 8 T____T

[urunobili]

Thanks, but I don't have this one.

ILP is working fantastic though

Yeah im watching TNT from my Slingbox in the USA... today I'll try if my cable company lets me change the language to the original Audio to see it on TV directly instead...

[Mal]

wish for a good game, cause it`s very late here in Poland

[Spurs Brazil]

Finally!

[ffadicted]

Woot, I love Marv Albert :)

[ffadicted]

Go spurs go

[ffadicted]

I sense effort from RJ :D

[ffadicted]

RJ!!!!!!
RJ gonna have monster game, book it

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damnit :(

[The Red Hood]

RJ!!!!!!
RJ gonna have monster game, book it
You think he knows this is a "big game"? :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Turnovers.... yay

[Spurs Brazil]

Wtf??????????????????????

[Fpoonsie]

Ugh. 2 in a row.

[Fpoonsie]

Uuuuuugh.

[Fpoonsie]

Uuuuuuuuuuuugh.

[Spurs Brazil]

4 straight TOs

[jag]

Terrible call.

[ffadicted]

oh god wtf is happening

[Death In June]

Four straight TO and and NOW they take a timeout? Fucking morons.

[timtonymanu]

Shit start.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Fuck, is this really how tonight is going to be?

[Dex]

Turnover turnover turnover.

That was a sketchy call on Parker, but no excuse for tossin the ball out of bounds.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs sucking themselves into an early hole.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

allen can still dunk? lol

[dbreiden83080]

Fuckin Turn over's

[quentin_compson]

We're playing in slow-motion right now. Yes, the Celtics have a good D, but that doesn't mean we have to throw away the ball like that.

[DesignatedT]

what is up with this offense... seriously..... fucking sucks.

[Spurs Brazil]

That's an AWFUL start

Guys are sleeping there. Horrible D and even worst O

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Turnover turnover turnover.

That was a sketchy call on Parker, but no excuse for tossin the ball out of bounds.

you are missing one

[z0sa]

Wow. Simple ball denial completely fucking every play up?

[Champs15]

Wow, Spurs not looking good so far, Celts are playing like a well oiled machine. I think its gonna take a lot longer for the Spurs to gel.

[roycrikside]

We're playing in slow-motion right now. Yes, the Celtics have a good D, but that doesn't mean we have to throw away the ball like that.

TP needs to get his head out of his ass. We played a bunch of poor defensive teams in a row, and now against a good team he doesn't know how to play.

[benefactor]

Boston is playing good defense early and the Spurs are letting them.

[Spurs Brazil]

If I'm Pop I would sit the whole starting 5 after the time out. No energy to start the game

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

almost 5 straight turnover holy cow

[spursncowboys]

The celts d is ok but it's mainly the spurs messing it up

[picc84]

Is McDeez starting rest of the season or just for the Celts?

[austN Spur]

Gsg

[spursncowboys]

terrible call

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damnit RJ :(

[timtonymanu]

Goddamnit RJ!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

5 TO damn RJ

[Dex]

STOP TURNING OVER THE FUCKING BALL!

Seriously, wtf is so hard about playing basketball after 4 days?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy D :D

[picc84]

Damn, Tim is taking Perkins to school.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

6 turnovers.... JESUS

[jag]

Tim looks incredible.

[austN Spur]

Take care of the ball Plz

[spursncowboys]

Duncan is a beast

[Spurs Brazil]

TOs KILLING us

6TOs

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

6 TO its too easy 2 count now

[Death In June]

Dick Bavetta is looking more and more like the crypt keeper these days

[Dex]

This is retarded. We're on pace for 36 turnovers.

[boutons_deux]

Team's MUST LOVE IT when Tim puts the ball on the floor and dribbles into traffic.

[ffadicted]

Jesus Christ TO's

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

look bonner making impact right on bat!!

[austN Spur]

good job bonner

[Fpoonsie]

Ummm...make your FTs, Tony.

Jesus!

[lurker23]

Manu and Bonner in the game. Let's see if the plus/minus run for those two can continue. :)

[duncan228]

Is McDeez starting rest of the season or just for the Celts?

McDyess has started at least the last 5 games. Pop seems to like this starting 5, but no way to know if he's done experimenting. He's probably not. :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ and 1!!!!!!!!!!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

nice dime!

[Dex]

Damn, nice feed by Parker, nice mitts by RJ.

[ffadicted]

Rj!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fpoonsie]

Nice, RJ!

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes RJ!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dex]

Nice pouty face by Rivers.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

WTF, make your free throws....

[austN Spur]

fts:wow

[Fpoonsie]

Ummm...are we 0 for 3 on FTs?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol fts

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Ummm...are we 0 for 3 on FTs?

its time to send TD to the line :hat

[Dex]

Spurs are absolutely killing themselves. Turning the ball over, missing chip shots, missing free throws.

Boston isn't winning this game. Spurs are losing it.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Duncan is amazing

[Fpoonsie]

Ok, if Matt's not gonna make his 3s, get him the FUCK out.

[Death In June]

Someone other than duncan needs to start playing well

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i like the inside out and in offense :)

[duncan228]

Duncan came to play.

[austN Spur]

nice pass jefferson...wth refs garnett hugging tim dundan

[ffadicted]

Fuck er should be up at least 6-8 right now

[Johnny RIngo]

Bonner not making the threes when they matter. Same shit as last year.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Seriously, who gives a shit if Rondo is faster than Chris Johnson.... :rolleyes

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice pass RJ

We have 6TOs and we're 0-3 from the line

[BlackBellamy]

Ok, it's been ugly so far. But the score is looking fine, I think it's a good sign. This type of play shouldn't last 4 quarters (knock on wood).

[Dex]

Lucky to be within 4.

Memo to Spurs: Game started at 7.

[TinTin]

Ok, if Matt's not gonna make his 3s, get him the FUCK out.

:lolHe took one shot

[clambake]

hope the spurs win.

[DesignatedT]

GET BONNER OUT. FUCK. if he is hitting then play him if hes not then get his softie shit out

[Fpoonsie]

If Sheed comes out hot from distance while Rocket stays cold, I'm gonna kill myself.

[benefactor]

ST turning on Bonner in the first quarter. Nice. :tu

[quentin_compson]

RJ has been a much better passer than I expected. We look kind of lost right now, though.

[DesignatedT]

hope the spurs win.

no you dont.

[ffadicted]

:lolHe took one shot
Two

[Death In June]

:lolHe took one shotTWO shots.

[austN Spur]

how is garnett allowed to bearhug timmy? that pisses me off cuz they going to call touch fouls on tim later

[timaios]

This game is in slow motion or what ?

[quentin_compson]

And fuck the Bonner haters. If he's open, he's gotta let it fly.

[Dex]

ST turning on Bonner in the first quarter. Nice. :tu

It's ok. He'll make a shot and they'll disappear.

Until the next missed shot.

[Fpoonsie]

:lolHe took one shot

He's attempted 2...but I simply meant "if they don't start fallin".

[TinTin]

Okay two shots, guessed I missed one during stream freeze

Still :lol

[AussieFanKurt]

wooooww twoooo missed shots wowow

[lurker23]

Bonner not making the threes when they matter. Same shit as last year.

Yes, because Bonner was so horrible against the Celtics last year. :rolleyes

[Death In June]

Bullshit call.

[austN Spur]

ST turning on Bonner in the first quarter. Nice. :tu

3 complaints over 60 of us in here:nope

[Spurs Brazil]

BS call

[Dex]

Celtics winning in the shitty calls category so far.

[kbrury]

Duncan has three TOs take that scrub out :rolleyes

[timtonymanu]

No Marv we finished the 3rd seed, not 5th.

[picc84]

lol Sheed

[Death In June]

Wallace runs like a douche.

[Fpoonsie]

wooooww twoooo missed shots wowow

I think a lot of his streaky shooting comes from starting out well.

I'm concerned, but not callin for his head yet.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Sheed

[Dex]

Sheed still looks funny in green.

[picc84]

That was goaltending.

[Fpoonsie]

That was still on the rim!

[td4mvp21]

Fucking goaltend

[BlackBellamy]

Hadn't had a good look at Sheed this season. He looks fatter, soft even.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Cool..... Hill looks scared. :(

[Fpoonsie]

[sigh] Not lookin good so far.

[td4mvp21]

Such bullshit, how the fuck do you not call that a goaltend?

[Dex]

I need to look at the tape still but

1) that look awfully close to being on the fucking rim

2) Tim didnt touch Wallace

[024]

another patented slow spurs start.

[td4mvp21]

Is anyone on this team going to make a shot besides Duncan?

[picc84]

lol at Pierce trying to flop after that turnover. fairy boy

[timtonymanu]

Goddamnit no one can hit shit.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Airball from Hill? Jesus

[boutons_deux]

Celts defense too tough for Spurs

[ffadicted]

omg this is garbage

[Death In June]

14 pts and half as many TOs. Not good.

[The Red Hood]

I'am probably Bonners biggest critic but we need to see more from him before Pop pulls him.
Probably? :lol

[lefty]

Fucking refs

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

[Johnny RIngo]

Our offense looks fucking atrocious tonight.

[Fpoonsie]

:lol

Scalabrine v. Bonner.

Dat's a lotta freckles...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

omfg make the fucking FTS

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair and Bonner... :(

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF with Hill? Is he scared. He can't hit shit

[lefty]

The way this game is officiated, we are not going to win it

[td4mvp21]

Um did that not go off the Celtics?

[lefty]

We scored !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Death In June]

Blair, WHAT THE FUCK?

[td4mvp21]

:lol Wow...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Omfg

[Fpoonsie]

What...the...fuck?

[Tito_Trinidad]

Thank Blair moron....p

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

What the fuck!!!!

[td4mvp21]

Well, someone made a shot!

[sonic21]

oh god

[Johnny RIngo]

wtf

[ffadicted]

...........................................

jesus christopher

[td4mvp21]

So many fucking jumpshots

[Admidave50]

We can't do shit if we arent making our FTs!

Wassup with the refs??

[Bulwark]

Blair!!!!

[lefty]

Our only FG in 2000 years

In our own basket :lmao

[benefactor]

We're gonna lose this game.

[superjames1992]

Make that -2 points for Blair, LOL...

[austN Spur]

All i can say is SHIT

[timtonymanu]

Call me negative but this game's over. If Spurs start out shit, they lose like shit.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs are sleepwalking, no energy, Celts defense killing them.

[Fpoonsie]

That may have been the ugliest quarter I've seen from the Spurs...ever.

[Dex]

Sooooo, most bullshit quarter of the season.

Glad I waited four days for this.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol he looked like he thought he was on offense....

I'm pretty sure that is a NOT top ten play :(

[Texas_Ranger]

just great

[Quiet Strength]

lol wow the spurs beat themselves that quarter.. they're even making baskets for boston wtf

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

RJ need to play more

[Tito_Trinidad]

Rude awakening again.....wake up Spurstalk...This is Spurs last shot and it won't happen. 2007 trophy was the last. As Metallica said: "you know its sad but trueeeee !!"

[austN Spur]

omfg make the fucking fts

+1

[TIMMYD!]

This game is over. Goodbye.

[Death In June]

I'm tired of all these stretches with four or five days w/o a game. They play like garbage after each break.

[Johnny RIngo]

That was the worst first quarter I've seen from the Spurs this year.

[024]

blair just wants to lure the celtics into a false sense of security before he eats them.

[boutons_deux]

Celts 58% vs 32%.

[Dex]

By the way, I don't care what any of you think...

My dead fucking cat could've reffed a better quarter. I don't think the refs are trying to give the game to the Celtics; I just think they're just fucking incompetent sometimes and that was a lot of those times right there.

[mVp]

There is no emoticon to express what I feel...

[redzero]

There goes the steal of the draft.

I love when these two teams play each other. HILARIOUS!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

We're gonna lose this game.

[DesignatedT]

What A Suprise... Duncan the ONLY ONE coming to play tonight... BONNER SUCKS FUCKING COCK. WHY DO PEOPLE NOT SEE THIS... we his is not hitting the 3 he is completely terrible... FOUL CALLS.. CHEAP FOULS. NO REBOUNDS. TERRIBLE.

Duncan the only fucking one doing anything

DO SOMETHING POP.

BLAIR LOOKED LIKE HE WAS TRYING TO MAKE THAT SHIT IN.

[Spurs Brazil]

That was TERRILE 1st quarter.

The bench guys look scared and the starters look slow

I hope Pop call them out and they come to play. Pathetic effort so far