Game Blog: 12/13 - Spurs vs. Clippers

[benefactor]

Where's rascal?

[timvp]

TimVP, you still got issues with Blair? Not calling you out or anything, Im just curious.

What issues are you speaking of?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Don't look now but Blair is almost a decent defender.

I'd go further and say that he's actually looking very good one-on-one - he's learned to use his bulk without fouling, and just keep his arms straight up. He's really put Kaman off.

Grizzly is a super-quick learner.

[Spurs Brazil]

Don't look now but Blair is almost a decent defender.

He's much better than the 1st preseason game

[loveforthegame]

If they keep this up maybe Hairston will get to see the court for more than a few seconds tonight.

[Spursmania]

Looks like they are leaving Manu wide open on the threes.

[AnthonyM]

And to everyone saying Manu is back...

Please knock on wood with me...

[Libri]

The Clipper defense in the perimeter sucks and Manu is making them pay.

[benefactor]

I think it's utter disdain for the Lakers that makes the Clips announcers like us so much.

[DPG21920]

I guess putting in work with Duncan/Dice/Theo is good for the young Jedi Blair. What large strides he has made in such short time. Definitely surprised me so far. I hope this is sustainable defensive skill from Blair.

[Biggems]

Ricky Davis should be benched by Dunleavy. He is over there arguing with the ref instead of trying to deny Blair. Blair got the rebound, missed, got the rebound, and made it.....all while Davis was bitching about Blair.

[SCdac]

This game has been all about depth for us. We have so many weapons now. Drastically upgraded from the Kurt Thomas/Ime Udoka/Jacque Vaughn version of the spurs, and no I'm not just saying that because we're playing the Clipps... It's only a matter of time before our team starts taking advantage of having 2 or 3 or 4 more impact players than last season.

[DPG21920]

I'd go further and say that he's actually looking very good one-on-one - he's learned to use his bulk without fouling, and just keep his arms straight up. He's really put Kaman off.

Grizzly is a super-quick learner.

For sure. Very surprised.

[Chieflion]

Al Thornton is still a chucker.

[timvp]

For some reason Bonner absolutely cannot defend Thornton. Thornton has like 10% of his career points against Bonner in isos.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Please stay healthy, Manu. Please.

Please.


(insert that pic of the little kid praying with the dog)

[Spursmania]

Manu is all over the place. Great block.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spursmania]

I love the Grizz!

[TIMMYD!]

Man, Blair is just amazing sometimes.

[DPG21920]

Bogans with the nice dribble drive and dish.

[benefactor]

Blair is wrecking the Clips on the inside.

[timvp]

Blair is growing up fast.

[Spursmania]

55-32 Spurs.

[Chieflion]

Bogans to Blair for the finish.

[timvp]

RJ takes a bad shot and then commits a bad foul.

[Spurs Brazil]

Clippers is 12th in OPP PPG with 97.0 and 11th in OPP FG% with 44.7%

[phyzik]

What issues are you speaking of?

MAybe not issues, but you have expressed doubts about him in the past.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Freakin Clipper players calling for "AND 1!" on every play. :rolleyes

[benefactor]

Ugly transition D by RJ.

[pawe]

wow, Baron was so fast on that move

[DPG21920]

LOL at the camera shot of Blairs knees.

[Libri]

Blair showed a little hang time to make that shot.

[timvp]

DeJuan Blair is starting to grow up.

True.

[Chieflion]

This is 70% Baron Davis, and that is already scary enough.

[benefactor]

RJ's bogged down a bit after the good start.

[TIMMYD!]

And we only have 3 TOs. :wow

[HarlemHeat37]

RJ takes a bad shot and then commits a bad foul.

He got fouled by Thornton, it was pretty obvious, I'm pretty sure they didn't call it due to a "make-up" call with the Clippers complaining before that..

[spurspokesman]

For some reason Bonner absolutely cannot defend Thornton. Thornton has like 10% of his career points against Bonner in isos.
What's new lol. This guy gets raped night in and out. Boston is the exception. Lol

[timvp]

MAybe not issues, but you have expressed doubts about him in the past.

I said his defense was horrible ... which it was. He's still the worst defensive big on the Spurs but he's making improvements by the week. This game his defense has been very good.

[raspsa]

Clippers' announcers fascinated by Blair's missing ACLs..

[Spursmania]

Timmy coming back in...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

MAybe not issues, but you have expressed doubts about him in the past.

As I remember it, timvp called Grizzly on his defence, both man and team, early in the season, and he was right - it was awful. Now, he looks like a 2nd or 3rd year player. Excellent stuff.

If Dice doesn't pick up his game, Grizzly might be starting in 10 games. :lol

[TIMMYD!]

Tim putback.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I would like to see Mason get some confidence back.

[L.I.T]

RJeff attacking off curls is good to see.

[mystargtr34]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/7a/fullj.7d5404c98ce743e4ee25557a5c670f5d/7d5404c98ce743e4ee25557a5c670f5d-getty-90041393ab001_spurs_clips.jpg

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Mason to Duncan 222222222222

[angelbelow]

GG so far.

[pawe]

I would absolutely love Kaman playing for the Spurs.

[TIMMYD!]

Tim with the J and 13 points. 6 of 7.

[timvp]

Duncan's jumper is money.

[spurspokesman]

Tim putback.
Wow clippers announcers really on the spur wagon. Pink slips pending lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Duncan!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu and RJ just stared at Gordon there, they didn't even move to him until he jumped..

[angelbelow]

Blair really looked good in the minutes hes played.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy

[TIMMYD!]

Tim with 15. 7 of 8.

[Creation88]

Tim Duncan = MAN

[benefactor]

Everything is coming easy right now.

[timvp]

Kaman with some poor poor man's Duncan post moves.

[vy65]

lol if I didn't know any better, I'd think that the clip's announcers were really our own ... especially with the spurs championship graphics

[Chomag]

Why the Hell is Pop going Small ball right now?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That's the shot I hate to see Tim take... use your left on the right block going to the middle for fucksake, Tim.

[duncan228]

Duncan at the Clippers is good for me. :)

[angelbelow]

Manu and RJ just stared at Gordon there, they didn't even move to him until he jumped..

Yea, that was a screw up play.

[benefactor]

The ref bailed RJ out.

[angelbelow]

RJ going right at Thornton.

[timvp]

RJ just put Thornton in his place.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

highest % of jumpers of his career by a huge margin..great way to avoid more wear and tear with age..

His banker is the best it's been since 2005.

[Libri]

Duncan at the Clippers is good for me. :)

Are you at the game?

[angelbelow]

Its always nice to hear the Clipper announcers calling Spurs games.

[benefactor]

It's a shame Kaman is stuck on the Clippers. He is a quality big man.

[timvp]

Parker has been quietly dominant.

[timtonymanu]

can anyone tell me whats the most points the spurs scored in a half?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Anyone wanna bitchabout Tony today? I thought not.

[duncan228]

Are you at the game?

No, but I was in March. Only time I've seen Duncan live.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Parker wow 222222222

[Libri]

Parker with a lightening quick move to the basket.

[timvp]

RJ needs to put up a better fight against Kaman.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Parker has been quietly dominant.


Anyone wanna bitchabout Tony today? I thought not.

We really are thinking the same things at the same time today! :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

To :(

[benefactor]

....and right on cue, here comes the sloppy play.

[emanueldavidginobili]

right when parker is looking good he goes back to his selfish ways, how about we get manu the ball? maybe?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

"here come the clippers"

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck, the 3rd quarter woes are starting late in the 2nd on this one

[mystargtr34]

Clippers shooting on the way up....455%

Need to start playing some D before they give the lead away.

[DesignatedT]

clippers making a run before half. this is to good to be true. we will come out and let them back in it in the second half. just wait

[superjames1992]

Why aren't we giving Manu the ball? He's got a hot hand and he hasn't even gotten to touch the ball in the last five possessions or so. Instead, Parker is being a ball-hog (and turning the ball over) and the lead is down to 16!

[timvp]

Parker still fighting the turnover bug. Gotta get that under control ... especially against good teams.

[Chomag]

Christ! Can we freaking protect a lead just once this year!?!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Kaman keeps scoring off the switched assignment, it's pretty much their entire offense..

and its working very well

[Chieflion]

Where is the defense?

[angelbelow]

I would absolutely love Kaman playing for the Spurs.

Only problem with Kaman is that he seems to be injury/health concern prone. Hes had a bunch of injures and he has vitamin D deficiency.

I think Vitamin D deficiency for an athlete is absolutely unacceptable. He's either not watching what he eats or hes completely neglecting his health. Or maybe he doesn't like the sun.

[Libri]

So are we ready for the usual Spurs blown lead?..please not today, we've had enough of this shit already..

third quarter

[phyzik]

Jimmy Chang!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Anyone wanna bitchabout Tony today? I thought not.


right when parker is looking good he goes back to his selfish ways, how about we get manu the ball? maybe?

So someone does want to bitch about TP... :rolleyes

He's been excellent today (as has Manu), and he was hacked on that last play for no call.

[angelbelow]

Damn it

[timvp]

Spurs throwing away some of their good play :pctoss

[DesignatedT]

yep, theirs the new spurs defense. alright. back to reality.

[TIMMYD!]

This is why I don't like early leads...

[Spurs Brazil]

Small ball killed the inside D

[Chomag]

Lazy defence....

[Chieflion]

Here we go. Baron Davis taking advantage of Tony Parker in the post, then he dishes it to Camby.

[iggypop123]

spurs are shooting 70% you would guess they start going down, thats why clips making a run

[Chomag]

Here we go.....

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Seriously... 11 point game?

[Libri]

uh oh

[timvp]

WTF is this midget ball BS.

[angelbelow]

IMO Duncan has the turnover bug as well.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The Clippers actually started to play some D.

[Chieflion]

Turnovers again!

[phyzik]

This is starting to turn ugly.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

WTF Parker?

[Chomag]

Another TO LMAO

[benefactor]

GMAFB Tony.....

[emanueldavidginobili]

parker suck a dick, honestly

[TIMMYD!]

3 TOs in a minute. Motherfucker.

[DPG21920]

What is with the strip and ball off of the thigh to's?

[Bartleby]

What the fuck is going on ?!?!

[loveforthegame]

These turnovers are so frustrating.

[Spursmania]

TP with another unforced turnover. This is unbelievable.

[Creation88]

TP is a TO machine. horrible lately. way to crap off the lead again boys.

[timvp]

That Spurs Basketball was good while it lasted. Now it's like Raptors Basketball.

[superjames1992]

WOW!!!

The lead could be cut to 8 if the Clippers get a three. TERRIBLE.

And WTF was that one TP???

[Johnny RIngo]

Parker's had his head up his ass all season.

[angelbelow]

But Tony definitely has it worse.

[mystargtr34]

:lol wow.

[Spurs Brazil]

Every game is the same shit; Nuggets, Jazz, Bobcats, today

Unbelievable

[AnthonyM]

Spurs better not blow this lead...

I took the over on the Vbookie...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop standing there wondering "why the fuck do they do this to me every game?" :lol

Clips started to play D at about the 4 minute mark, and everything changed. It's a wonder they don't play D more often.

[DesignatedT]

back to fucking pathetic ball. of course


any relation? mason comes in the game and suddenly the spurs get noticeably worse in ever aspect of the game

[TIMMYD!]

And a foul. 2 points.

[Libri]

I guess we didn't have to wait until the third quarter.

[Solid D]

ducks....explain....now.

[Chieflion]

They are getting Novak the three.

[spurspokesman]

TP with another unforced turnover. This is unbelievable.
Not his fault. Dumb ass mason had a wide open three and gave it up

[timvp]

TP
Mason
Manu
Bogans

At the same time? WTF Pop.

[timtonymanu]

Turnovers are still a problem. But I've been happy with the Spurs so far. Hopefully they regain their mojo after the half.

[Chieflion]

Where is the defense? What is with the slow lazy passes?

[superjames1992]

66-56 at halftime.

[Spurs Brazil]

Everything was going well until Mason Jr steps on the court

Mason Jr needs a DNP-CD every night

[Chomag]

Pop just wait to get to the wine in the locker room lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

seeing that manu was 4/5 from the three i think we would give him some shots, maybe not?

[Chomag]

Where is the defense? What is with the slow lazy passes?

We are playing 4 guards right now lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Spurs gave up 56 points in a half to the Clippers :(

[timvp]

Turnover to end the half?

[benefactor]

33 pt quarter for the Clips. Frustrating.

[Spursmania]

10-0 run by the Clips and this is a game folks.

[Chieflion]

Every thing was going well until Mason Jr steps on the court
Ask Pop. Suddenly, he wants small ball when Blair is going good.

[superjames1992]

seeing that manu was 4/5 from the three i think we would give him some shots, maybe not?
Parker keeps on shooting and turning the ball over, so Manu hasn't even hardly touched the ball in the last 10 possessions.

[Chieflion]

We are playing 4 guards right now lol
And the lazy passes? That has nothing to with small ball.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Far too much TP hating here - yes, bad TOs, no doubt, but until that little stretch he was having an excellent game, and he's carried us in 2 of the last 4.

People really should calm the fuck down with the hate.

[TIMMYD!]

back to fucking pathetic ball. of course


any relation? mason comes in the game and suddenly the spurs get noticeably worse in ever aspect of the game

It's TPs fault.:bang:bang

[Spursmania]

Spurs gave up 56 points in a half to the Clippers :(


:wow

[benefactor]

Turnover to end the half?
lmao

[Chomag]

A TO to finish the half....why not heh

[timvp]

turnover to end the half?

fml.

[iggypop123]

if that would have gone in the spurs luck was out the window

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

TO,TO,TO,TO layups, dunks,layups,dunk,dunk

[kbrury]

And the lazy passes? That has nothing to with small ball.

Has to do with D.

[angelbelow]

We have to come out with a lot more focus in the 2nd half.

[DPG21920]

:lmao

[SCdac]

We should be trimming Mason and Bonner's minutes and giving them to Hill and McDyess and/or Blair... we would be competing better in these offensive lulls IMO.

[Johnny RIngo]

I remember the Clippers announcers gushing over how the Spurs were playing HOF basketball when they were up by 25. Then came the TOs...and it isn't even the 3rd quarter yet.

[boutons_deux]

Baron Davis has lost a lot of weight. He used to be a real fatty

[Chieflion]

Spurs get lead. Blow their load, then blow the lead. Same old story throughout the past few games.

[Spurs Brazil]

Roger Mason Jr -14, the only - of the Spurs team

Great idea Pop

I just want to tell one thing Mason Jr SUCKS

[phxspurfan]

Spurs get lead. Blow their load, then blow the lead. Same old story throughout the past few games.

When has any Spurs team ever been capable of holding a lead?

[timvp]

Spurs were up 52-28.

Then RMJ entered the game.

[kbrury]

When has any Spurs team ever been capable of holding a lead?

this lol

[Johnny RIngo]

We should be trimming Mason and Bonner's minutes and giving them to Hill and McDyess and/or Blair... we would be competing better in these offensive lulls IMO.

Mason and Bonner are looking more and more irrelevant to our success the past few games. Spurs should really consider looking to trade them for a useful piece(we all know how bad they choked in last year's playoffs).

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We're still up by 10, and shooting 70% you are destined for a drought at some stage.

I think that was our lapse for the game. Both teams will start the 3rd strong, but we'll take over at some stage.

[DPG21920]

Spurs were up 52-28.

Then RMJ entered the game.

You cannot blame this on RMJ. It was not the fact RMJ was in the game, look at who he was in with.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

when has any spurs team ever been capable of holding a lead?

2003-07

[benefactor]

One rebound for Duncan?

[timvp]

Spurs when playing a big lineup: 53-30

Spurs when playing a small lineup: 13-26

It's almost like Pop thought the game was going too well.

[kbrury]

2003-07

15 in 35 in 2004

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr sucks he does nothing on O and even worst on D

He's a smaller Finley

[Chieflion]

One rebound for Duncan?
Yes. We only have 17 rebounds total, which has a lot to do with hot shooting.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

got killed again by TOs and OFF REB...regroup regroup

[Yogurt210]

Here's what happened.

RMJ entered at the wrong time.
WHen he came in, I felt he would throw the flow off.
Pop again rotating too many people.
To top it off he went small ball with RJ at the PF and Kaman destroyed him

That alone gave the clippers enough momentum, to bring it back.

We all know how good the spurs are, Pop is seriously killing us most of the time.

[Chomag]

Mason and Bonner are looking more and more irrelevant to our success the past few games. Spurs should really consider looking to trade them for a useful piece(we all know how bad they choked in last year's playoffs).

I think it might be that we just have to much redundant players. Mason, Finely, Bonner. They all do the same thing.

[Chieflion]

Matt Bonner has a team high of +16.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Yes. We only have 17 rebounds total, which has a lot to do with hot shooting.

what?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

When will Pop learn that we aren't a small ball team? We just about always look better with 2 bigs on the floor. We sorely lack one of those young, long, athletic 6'9' SF/PF types to play smallball 4. Obviously Haislip was brought in to be that guy, but obviously not up to the task.

[timvp]

Duncan and Blair to finish off the half would have the Spurs up 30.

[Chieflion]

what?
Look at the box score. No kidding. The Clippers only have 18 rebounds, but no suprise, they actually have legit big men that rebound the ball.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

15 in 35 in 2004

?

[TD 21]

Can this coach ever use his head? Jefferson, the in-his-prime-athlete with a strong track record of durability is once again playing limited minutes (don't give me the 2 fouls excuse), so that the Spurs can run Parker and to a lesser extent, Ginobili, into the ground against the lowly Clippers? Jefferson should be the one playing 20 minutes in the 1st half in games like this; the big three (and McDyess) should be sitting as long as possible. It's like it's fun for Pop to see how small a lineup he can get away with and for how long he can get away with it.

You knew it was coming as soon as the Spurs went up by 22...over/under on how quickly this 10 point lead is gone? I give it 3 minutes. Turnovers piling up again (particularly by Parker, who at this rate is heading towards leading the league). Just wait until the shooting percentages inevitably fall off; then what? Will the no rim protection lineup be able to hold the fort defensively?

[Spursmania]

Ask Pop. Suddenly, he wants small ball when Blair is going good.

Yeah, it's like Blair is playing well, thus Pop takes him out??

It's almost laughable, but if he weren't such a great coach I wouldn't feel like an ass calling him out for giving up the momentum by sitting players down when they are hot. But he does that.

Last game, Manu was hot, Pop sat him down. When Blair is hot, Pop all of a sudden sits him down. Etc... Then on the contrary, seems like he leaves players in for too long when they aren't contributing.

I would have to look back on more games for further examples, but my spouse and I always comment on that almost every game.

[Yogurt210]

Yeah, it's like Blair is playing well, thus Pop takes him out??

It's almost laughable, but if he weren't such a great coach I wouldn't feel like an ass calling him out for giving up the momentum by sitting players down when they are hot. But he does that.

Last game, Manu was hot, Pop sat him down. When Blair is hot, Pop all of a sudden sits him down. Etc... Then on the contrary, seems like he leaves players in for too long when they aren't contributing.

I would have to look back on more games for further examples, but my spouse and I always comment on that almost every game.

I agree

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu can pick and roll for night ...and TP just made horrible decisions in the 2nd quarter

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Matt Bonner has a team high of +16.

I love Bonner off the bench. Sure, defensive liability, but his shooting, driving, and hustle have all been pretty good this year.

He's fine as a Spur just as long as he never starts again. :lol

[kbrury]

?

oops meant 13, McGrady.

[ElNono]

This is on Pop for playing a weak ass lineup when we were up 25, then not changing back after it got under 20... Also, after thensecond turnover in a row you have to call a time out and yell at them.

[Chieflion]

This is the first time Pop has gone with small ball in some time.

[DPG21920]

I agree, this one is definitely on Pop. He must take the blame for that 2nd quarter.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

oops meant 13, McGrady.

Gotcha. Fluke.

But in general, when we had Bruce we could stop the other team in their tracks most of the time when they started a run. Can't do that any more.

[Chomag]

Yeah, it's like Blair is playing well, thus Pop takes him out??

It's almost laughable, but if he weren't such a great coach I wouldn't feel like an ass calling him out for giving up the momentum by sitting players down when they are hot. But he does that.

Last game, Manu was hot, Pop sat him down. When Blair is hot, Pop all of a sudden sits him down. Etc... Then on the contrary, seems like he leaves players in for too long when they aren't contributing.

I would have to look back on more games for further examples, but my spouse and I always comment on that almost every game.

My wife and I say the same thing. :lol

[ElNono]

Yeah, it's like Blair is playing well, thus Pop takes him out??

It's almost laughable, but if he weren't such a great coach I wouldn't feel like an ass calling him out for giving up the momentum by sitting players down when they are hot. But he does that.

Last game, Manu was hot, Pop sat him down. When Blair is hot, Pop all of a sudden sits him down. Etc... Then on the contrary, seems like he leaves players in for too long when they aren't contributing.

I would have to look back on more games for further examples, but my spouse and I always comment on that almost every game.

Absolutely. It's like no Spur player can play for more than 7-10 minute stretches even if they're hot.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

manu can pick and roll for night ...and TP just made horrible decisions in the 2nd quarter

No, he made horrible decisions in the last 3 mins of the Q. Before that he was looking great.

And, really, it was the horrible small ball lineup that probably put him off in the first place! :lmao

[it's me]

Pop gives shit about all you have to say....... dude is using crappy teams to try different lineups..... he's always done that.....

[Manufan909]

Is trhe game on any local channels?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Game back yet?

[ElNono]

We shot 70% and are only up 10? :depressed

[exstatic]

Duncan has ONE FUCKING REBOUND.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD bank!

[timvp]

Need a strong start to this quarter.

[Fpoonsie]

Yes.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Stop screamin "AND 1" you freakin biatches! :ihit

[angelbelow]

ALrite lets lock this shit down.

[Spursmania]

7 point game:bang

[Chieflion]

Oh boy, the lead is getting smaller and my stream is blocked.

[angelbelow]

Is it me or has Parker's shoot been off the past few games..

[DPG21920]

Ball sticking and no one moving on offense now. No coincidence that offense looks terrible.

[siraulo23]

Oh boy, the lead is getting smaller and my stream is blocked.

adds to the frustrations

[Spursmania]

Dice nice put back.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Dice

[AussieFanKurt]

dont fret yet

[Spursmania]

Damn that was a dangerous play.

[AussieFanKurt]

fuckin' eric

[Spursmania]

Timmy rocks!

[phxspurfan]

Ball sticking and no one moving on offense now. No coincidence that offense looks terrible.

Gordon (like so many PGs) just trucked Parker going to the hoop. Parker can't hold his ground to save his life. I hate seeing that over and over again.

[mystargtr34]

Clips shooting .481%

[Spursmania]

Manu back in...

[spurspokesman]

Timmy rocks!
Yup

[EmptyMan]

Pop hould know by now that when Blair is going he is GOING.

When he is in beastmode you can pretty much ride him for 20 pts.

[AussieFanKurt]

tim blocked by baron?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Is Duncan228 at this game?

[Spursmania]

Timmy makes both at the line. SA-76-65
Now. let's extend that lead...

[Supergirl]

Spurs need to learn to come out strong in the 3rd quarters...they've done well the last few games, it seems but faltered in some big games earlier in the season.

[TD 21]

Ah, nice to see they've gone into trade baskets mode...this one is going to be in tougher and in doubt far longer than it ever should have been, because it can never be easy with this team.

[AussieFanKurt]

Pop hould know by now that when Blair is going he is GOING.

When he is in beastmode you can pretty much ride him for 20 pts.

i agreeeeeeeee

[duncan228]

Is Duncan228 at this game?

No. Wish I was.

[AussieFanKurt]

tims first defensive board of the game :/

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Duncan got denied.........

[Spursmania]

That was a nice block on Timmy. I thought that was going to be a poster.:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Good one Manu

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

offense looks but more flowing for the clips now

[timvp]

Duncan tried to posterize Thornton without jumping.

[urunobili]

The clips have been fouling since their run in the 2nd and refs nothing.. WTF?

[Spurs Brazil]

It looked Thorton touched the rim on that block on TD

[EmptyMan]

Damn Timmy.

[spurspokesman]

Duncan got denied.........
Its ok with me. Great to see him being aggressive

[ElNono]

If you want a direct line to the Spurs rim, Tony will be glad to accomodate you...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

spurs shooting % down to 62.5% and clips shooting % up to 50%

[mystargtr34]

50% shooting for the Clippers. Need to start playing some defense... because the offense will eventually come back down to about 60%.

[timvp]

Duncan and McDyess have been horrible at blocking out.

[Spursmania]

That was terrible fail to box out by the Spurs there.