Game Blog: 12/29 - Spurs vs Wolves

[Spurs Brazil]

Previews: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142986

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[Bender]

a sub-.300 team. I can't wait for january, when we play a few real teams.

[TIMMYD!]

Tim should absolutely beast in this game but Spurs should be careful against this kind of team, we can't take a win for granted.

[exstatic]

hey sequ - blow me.

[vander]

does SpursTalk still do vbookie?

can't remember the last time I saw one

[Chomag]

Another Crappy team so we should win of course.

[silverblackfan]

Go Spurs! Let us continue the chemistry building and get a good win. 48 minutes of good play is the order of the day.

[Spursmania]

I want to see the guys win big so Timmy can get some rest.

[anonoftheinternets]

ok lets get a quick and painless win, so we can get plenty of rest and opportunities for the bench. Also since Rambis employs the triangle offense (although terrible compared to the lakers), it might be a reasonable test for our defense rotations.

[Bender]

is minnesota the crappy team that beat some major teams?

[dbestpro]

Will the Spurs play down to the level of competition or are they close to where they need to be?

Will they crowd the shooters?
Will the interior D be there if we crowd the shooters on the perimeter?
Will TP have more than 5 assists?
Will Blair have a double double (5 rebounds from his onw missed shots)?
Will Hairston and Haislip see the floor if we lead by 20?
Will Pop play his SF at Center once we have a big lead just to make the game close?

[Bukefal]

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[Chieflion]

First things first, you will be hard-pressed to find a shooter in Minnesota, aside from Wayne Ellington, who has not played any. The last thing we need is to leave Kevin Love open for three pointers. Love has 3 point range and got permission from Rambis to finally let loose this year.

Secondly, rebounding and transition defense. The reason why I placed both together is because of this guy, Kevin Love, again. When he catches the defensive rebound, which he is going to do tons of, the outlet pass has to be defended well. He is one of the best outlet passers in the league and with Jonny Flynn and the athletic players from the wing, the can score esily on a fast break opportunity.

Last but not least, Jonny Flynn has to be defended well. The speedy point guard can score and pass. Make him work on defense and defend the pick and roll well.

The Spurs, if covering all of these, will stop the Minnesota Timberwolves.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm interested to see how Blair looks against Love..

[DPG21920]

I'm interested to see how Blair looks against Love..

Should be a good match up, but Love is tough and has a lot of range.

[z0sa]

Spurs should have a strong game offensively.

[Spurs Brazil]

Joe Alexander: I just finished watching Michael Finley out shooting. It's the first time I've seen him doing anything since his injury.
Jeff McDonald: Finley isn't all that close to coming back yet.
Jeff McDonald: The fact that he's actually in the building is a positive baby step
Jeff McDonald: There really aren't minutes for Finley right now anyway, so there's not much to rush back to.

[Dex]

Here's hoping for a win. I'd like to see the guys put together a solid 48-minute effort and win this won fairly handily (as they should), but when it comes down to it, Ws are Ws.

[timtonymanu]

pretty quiet game thread.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair block!!

[Chieflion]

The triangle offense looks so solid.

[Chieflion]

Richard Jefferson slam dunk!

[Libri]

Nice 3 by RJ.

[Muser]

Nice

[Spurs Brazil]

TP attacking

[TIMMYD!]

These are some of the quietest game threads of the year.

[Xevious]

Blair making some stupid mistakes early here.

[Spurs Brazil]

Wolves up 14-10

Pop calls time out

Spurs O don't look good, like Blazers game

[timtonymanu]

The D can pick up too.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP needs to make the Js and Mason Jr will be important too.

Wolves are packing the lane. Rambis using Jackson tactics

[dbestpro]

Timmy looks sluggish off the ball.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bogans 33333333333333333333333

[timtonymanu]

Bogans 3333333!

[timtonymanu]

oh shit Ryan Hollins! I remember this guy gave Timmy trouble in the Mavs series.

[Spurs Brazil]

Brewer is playing much better

[dbestpro]

Defense is sucking once again.

[dbestpro]

Parker has to do a better job moving his feet to fight over the screen.

[Libri]

That was good D by Tim.

[timtonymanu]

Timmy block!

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr 33333333333333333333333333

[dbestpro]

Manu may be back.

[Dex]

:lol Manu sucked in two players with that pass fake.

[timtonymanu]

Mason Jr 33333333333333333333333333

Are you back to at least tolerating Mason Jr?

[murpjf88]

not many ppl's tonight

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu was like gimme that !

[Chieflion]

I am watching the game but the audio is Bulls-Pacers and confusing me.

[TIMMYD!]

Can't watch the game. Fuck!!!!!!!!

[dbestpro]

Stupid inflatable coyote looks like he is having a seizure.

[Spurs Brazil]

Are you back to at least tolerating Mason Jr?

His D is better so I'm OK with him

[timtonymanu]

not many ppl's tonight

it feels like a pistons game thread. no offense pistons fans.

[DPG21920]

If Brewer can keep working on his 3-point shot, he is going to be one heck of a player.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1

[Libri]

Good teamwork between Mason and Manu.

[DPG21920]

Spurs have so many guys that can shoot the damn ball from deep and mid-range. If they move the ball, they can be deadly.

[Dex]

If Brewer can keep working on his 3-point shot, he is going to be one heck of a player.

Brewer's quietly having a nice season. He's been one of my fantasy sneakers.

[Xevious]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dbestpro]

You ever notice how Blair sucks against poor teams.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair 2nd foul

[dbestpro]

6-10 250 flop.

[dbestpro]

Manu looking good.

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice J!

Spurs up 29-24 after one

[timtonymanu]

I am watching the game but the audio is Bulls-Pacers and confusing me.

doesnt help that the feed pauses every 2-3 seconds. lol.

[Dex]

Manu is constantly feeding McDyess open jumpers. :hungry:

[Chieflion]

doesnt help that the feed pauses every 2-3 seconds. lol.
Audio league pass does not work for me. Can't even listen to the correct game. Oh, edit, finally the audio is correct!

[HarlemHeat37]

Kevin Love got blocked even though he clearly cleared out with his left..double ownage..

[DAF86]

Manu is constantly feeding McDyess open jumpers. :hungry:

Bigmen must love playing alongside Manu.

[Xevious]

Manu and 1 :)

[Muser]

Manu reverse and 1 :D

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu and one!

[Refocus]

Ginoooooooooooooooooobili

[timtonymanu]

Manu looking sharp tonight.

[Chieflion]

Dice with the block. See ya later.

[Libri]

Dice gets a block and shows some hops.

[Spurs Brazil]

Rj!!!

[DPG21920]

Manu is certainly shooting well, but I still need to see the craftiness and the ability to get to and finish at the rim.

[Libri]

That was a great pass by Manu. To bad Dice couldn't finish.

[anonoftheinternets]

ok .. nice energy ...

[Spurs Brazil]

Love scoring too easy on Dice

[timtonymanu]

small ball trimmed the lead.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

has george hill forgot that he can drive the ball to the hole as well WTH is he spawning above the three point line

[Muser]

I hate RJ at the 4, Dice is the only one protecting the paint.

[anonoftheinternets]

oh shit Ryan Hollins! I remember this guy gave Timmy trouble in the Mavs series.

it was one weak side block .... :rolleyes

[anonoftheinternets]

Love scoring too easy on Dice

same with blair .. mebbe thers more to love than meets the eye?

[ginobili fan]

Manu is certainly shooting well, but I still need to see the craftiness and the ability to get to and finish at the rim.

I think Manu is coming back at a good level, not the perfect manu but definitely better than the Manu we used to see

[Spursmania]

Manu is looking good:smokin:drunk

[Spursmania]

Rj!

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ dunk from Mason Jr!

[anonoftheinternets]

omg .. give it up for mase ....

[Xevious]

Is that RJ's second block?

[timtonymanu]

beautiful RJ!

[Refocus]

Damn, nice little sequence there.

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ monster block

Mason Jr J!

[Libri]

I like what I'm seeing right now!

[Spursmania]

Damn that was a nice block by RJ and great ball movement on the other end. Nice...

[anonoftheinternets]

DAAAAAYUM .... mason on fire ....

[Muser]

Mason is damn money.

[Muser]

I know it's the wolves, but RJ is playing awesome.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thunder won again on the road, 17-14 already

[dbestpro]

RJ with the D we always knew he had.

[ginobili fan]

Is that the Jefferson we were supposed to see ?
If it is then I'm happy.

[timtonymanu]

I've missed Money Mason. Clank Mason was around too long.

[Dex]

Glad to see RMJ back to his old wily self.

[timtonymanu]

Thunder won again on the road, 17-14 already

I would love to see them make the playoffs. Just not against us.

[sportan73]

$#@%#@% feeds, constant reminder of why I was an idiot to move to Dallas

[ginobili fan]

Manu
Jefferson
Mason
Hill
Finley:king
All these guys are coming from the bench!!!
Damn we are loaded.

[Chieflion]

Manu
Jefferson
Mason
Hill
Finley:king
All these guys are coming from the bench!!!
Damn we are loaded.
Face palm. Jefferson is a starter.

[Xevious]

Rmj!

[DPG21920]

RMJ is del fuego as of late.

[Spurs Brazil]

If we going to play small we better take advantage of the miss match ups

Give the ball to RJ against their bigs

[Libri]

There's no denying Mason.

[timtonymanu]

another 3!!!! this time by RJ!

[Xevious]

It's raining 3s tonight. Good thing too since our inside game isn't there.

[Chieflion]

Damn Jonny Flynn. That teardrop was so Tony Parker.

[Libri]

Spurs taking advantage of some crappy TWolves defense.

[anonoftheinternets]

is it ok if im really excited about this game? i have never seen the offense flow so well before this year.

[Xevious]

F-ing nice!

Tony to Manu to RJ

[ginobili fan]

wowowowwowowowowow

[Muser]

play of the day right there.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu to RJ DUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Johnny RIngo]

Manu
Jefferson
Mason
Hill
Finley:king
All these guys are coming from the bench!!!
Damn we are loaded.

We have the best bench in the league according to hoopstats:

http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/teamstats/10/7/diffeff/1-1

Our starting lineup is pretty abysmal though(thanks to Parker and Jefferson):

http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/teamstats/10/6/diffeff/1-1

[Libri]

Manu pass! :chestbump

[ginobili fan]

this is the spurs i want to see

[Chieflion]

"They are having way too much fun out there." -Sean Elliott

[ginobili fan]

first time of the season i see Tony,Manu and Jeff doing a great play

[ginobili fan]

first time i'm getting really excited by the idea of playing Jefferson in spurs uni

[Spurs Brazil]

Bulls won the 1st quarter against the Pacers, 34-15, now in the 3rd quarter, Pacers is up 1

[ginobili fan]

first time of the season me being happy of Manu's game

[murpjf88]

first time I heard manu, tp and rj in the same sentence this year.

[ginobili fan]

its January soon

[manubili]

:downspin:
That was street ball!

[timtonymanu]

Bulls won the 1st quarter against the Pacers, 34-15, now in the 3rd quarter, Pacers is up 1

lol Bulls doing it again.

[DPG21920]

Solid game, and it is fun as a fan to watch, but I want to see RJ, TP and Manu show up against a top tier team. It is coming.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair J!

[lennyalderette]

man we look good, and we have been playing consistently, but our T/O are still there i hope we can do it to an ^500 team. i cant wait until we play like this against good teams

[ginobili fan]

It



Is





Coming






:toast





Baby

[DAF86]

first time of the season me being happy of Manu's game

Toronto's game?

[outmap]

Pop, small ball doesn't work! It may from time to time, but you're using it too much.

[ginobili fan]

Toronto's game?

Yeah but the poor games he had made me forgot his talent

[Spurs Brazil]

Wolves with a lot of FTs now

[ginobili fan]

BUt yeah man Manu's back to his old days

[Libri]

TP using his quickness.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP and one!

Stupid Hollins:lol

[MB20]

The offense looks good. The D...well, Wolves scored 52 in the half. They are scoring at will in the paint. Too many fouls.

[Libri]

Manuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! haha

[ginobili fan]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu:downspin::downspin::downspin:: downspin::downspin:
He is BAck :toast

[murpjf88]

horrendous D in first half 52 pts.

[Dex]

Nice spin-and-shoot by Manu. Looking better and better.

As for that last play, at least they missed the 2. And Pop still can yell at them for being lazy in transition. It's a coaches dream.

[TIMMYD!]

Timmy is like Steve Nash at the FT line.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu at the buzzer!

Spurs up 66-52 at the half

[DPG21920]

Good sign for Manu that he is skying on those boards.

[ginobili fan]

This is the Manu I want to see.
Glad he's back.

[timtonymanu]

horrendous D in first half 52 pts.

its from ft's. the wolves are shooting 38%

[anonoftheinternets]

Bulls won the 1st quarter against the Pacers, 34-15, now in the 3rd quarter, Pacers is up 1

say bye bye to my cousin vinnie

[Brazil]

is it me or TP is earning respect of the refs ? I didn't check any stats but I think he is going much more to the FTs line than the previous years.

[45 bank shot]

SOLID first half

[lennyalderette]

thats what im talking about seems like everyone on here was saying manu was done or not going to be that crazy threat anymore, believe me hes just getting started

[anonoftheinternets]

The offense looks good. The D...well, Wolves scored 52 in the half. They are scoring at will in the paint. Too many fouls.

the fouls were from overenthusiastic D. Better than late to the position fouls or no effort D.

[ginobilized]

Lookin' strong. I'm hoping Manu and TP can keep up the strong play. The backcourt is playing better. That's what we need. Still a lot to work on, but, it's coming along well.

[lennyalderette]

i think hes still holding back, until play off time or until its really needed

[dbestpro]

First half was pretty good. My only complaint is Pop only using a rotation of 3 bigs. Dice, Duncan and Blair. He has got to rotate other bigs before he is forced to by injury or other issues. Our small ball team can score but it can't stop anyone from scoring.

[DAF86]

is it me or TP is earning respect of the refs ? I didn't check any stats but I think he is going much more to the FTs line than the previous years.

Bout fucking time.

[Spurs Brazil]

Knicks won at Detroit

Lee 30pts 12rebs

[bobbybob0]

First half was pretty good. My only complaint is Pop only using a rotation of 3 bigs. Dice, Duncan and Blair. He has got to rotate other bigs before he is forced to by injury or other issues. Our small ball team can score but it can't stop anyone from scoring.

This.

I'm so tired of small ball every time I see Jefferson trying to guard Kevin Love.

[Xevious]

This.

I'm so tired of small ball every time I see Jefferson trying to guard Kevin Love.
As long as we run away with this one, I don't mind. Save Theo's legs for the real opponents.

[bobbybob0]

Theo's leg are rusting...

[ginobili fan]

Jefferson 13 points 2 rbds 2 assists
Mason 13 points 2 assists
Duncan 11 points 7 rbds 2 blks
Manu 11 points 4 rbds 4 assists
Parker 9 points 5 assists 2 to (:lol )

First time of the season we see them all doing complete performance

[Cane]

Damn, Duncan keeps messing with Sean haha.

[TIMMYD!]

Theo's leg are rusting...

+1 :lol

[bobbybob0]

Damn, my stream got blocked !

[Interrohater]

Yea, it's looking pretty good. When you see that ridiculous fast break with Tony, Manu and Richard after Dejuan gets the rebound, one might begin to assume that they might be coming together finally.

[DPG21920]

Spurs are fouling way too much. The announcers are correct.

[outmap]

Knicks won at Detroit

Lee 30pts 12rebs

They are going to be very good next year.

[Spurs Brazil]

Terrile call

[TIMMYD!]

Can I please get a game link? I've been searching but can't seem to find one. Thanks.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 11


Time out

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

we couldn't stop their bigs in the first half and now we can't contain flynn either?

[MB20]

NOH 72
HOU 72

3:45 left in the 3rd qtr.

[DPG21920]

Random question, but where is Bruno?

[Spurs Brazil]

TD dunk from Manu

[MB20]

I love Mr. Ginobili...

[Libri]

Smooth 3 by Manu.

[ginobili fan]

Manu is badass

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!

[ginobili fan]

Manu

[dbestpro]

The players are on the money. Pop still too slow to call a time out and refusing to use additional bigs is our only remaining problem in this game.

[ginobili fan]

is

[Libri]

Manu with 5 assists.

[Spurs Brazil]

Random question, but where is Bruno?

It's been a while

I hope he comes back

[ginobili fan]

Manu .

[dbestpro]

Blair continues to suck against poor teams.

[MB20]

Blair continues to suck against poor teams.

The good news: There are no poor teams in the playoffs.:hat

[Newton]

Come on men, put this one away and get TD some time off.

[Chieflion]

Kevin Love hurt his hip.

[dbestpro]

Love just got a Blair hug.

[Libri]

Blair puts a bruise on Love.

[raspsa]

Looks like 3rd quarter blues are a thing of the past..

[Spurs Brazil]

Almost...

[Libri]

Damn, that would have been nice.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair with 4 straight FTs

[MB20]

85-67 Spurs up and 2:44 left in the 3rd.

[SuperManu!!!]

If the spurs just could play with this energy all nights...

[outmap]

Ginobiliiiiiiiii!!!! ;D

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu to Blair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SuperManu!!!]

I think manu just took a red bull before the game

[Chieflion]

Most fun game in recent memory.

[Libri]

That play started with a Mason block.

[dbestpro]

Has TP hit a jump shot all night?

[pawe]

Hollins looks like he ingested jumping jelly beans for this game, so active.

[raspsa]

Ginobili with a great all-around game.. making his teammates look good.

[pawe]

aww, so close Manu

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 89-73 after the 3rd

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Has TP hit a jump shot all night?

none that i witnessed :wakeup

[Chieflion]

George Hill, in the doghouse again? He has not done shit the last few games nor this game. His statsheet is empty, only the minutes and a lone assist.

[TIMMYD!]

Does anyone have a link?

[widowmaker]

Man I know it's just the twolves but the boys look really good!

[ginobili fan]

Jefferson !!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ back to back 333333333333333333333333333333

21pts

[pawe]

back to back 3s for dick

[aksyunstar]

how i wish jefferson have that shooting stroke against above .500 teams.

[widowmaker]

The defence looks great.

[Libri]

Manu putting a show with his passes.

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG!!!

Manu to Dice dunk

[cnyc3]

nice pass manu

[MB20]

Manu >>>>>>>>>> Steve Nash



j/k :lol

[outmap]

All the new guys plays well with Manu.

[Purch]

Rj is so fast on the break

[ginobili fan]

What a bullshit ref!!!!
fuck you

[timtonymanu]

god Hill sucks tonight!

[pawe]

wow, phantom foul on a great block by Manu.

[Libri]

Flyn is eating leather.

[ginobili fan]

Manu >>>>>>>>>> Steve Nash



j/k :lol

Why are you kidding ?

[Otaku]

BS call. That was a legit block.

[SuperManu!!!]

Boy, manu is on fire today

[aksyunstar]

damn manu is everywhere!!

[ginobili fan]

Manu 14 9 8

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu 14pts 9rebs 8asts

[outmap]

Manu close to a triple double! ;D

[Spursmania]

Manu manu manu manu!!!!

[Bender]

manu close to a triple double

edit, dang, got beat!

[ginobili fan]

I want a triple double please

[raspsa]

Hopefully Timmy and Tony sit out the 4th. Manu playing great, let him have some fun.

[DAF86]

Manu 14pts 9rebs 8asts

Please somebody tell Pop to let Manu get his first triple double in the NBA.

[Spursmania]

Manu ate his wheaties tonight.

[Mal]

Still not convinced, but I like how this game is going. Teams like Minnesota should be beaten in such style as today

[widowmaker]

I :flag:hope Manu gets that TDub!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu could get a triple double without even trying, everything seems just so easy and natural for him tonite:hat

[widowmaker]

Ha there gose bonner!

[ginobili fan]

Please somebody tell Pop to let Manu get his first triple double in the NBA.

it is surprising he didn't have yet

[Chomag]

Still not convinced, but I like how this game is going. Teams like Minnesota should be beaten in such style as today

Agree, this isn't showing anything other then Spurs getting a win. Wake me up when the spurs actualy have to olay a team thats at a high level.