Game Blog: Spurs vs Nets - Jan. 10

[ginobili fan]

rondo can run this team better than parker might as well have manu as our PG coz parker aint one for sure

Are you a..... woman ?

[Spurs Brazil]

TP will turn it around...
Surprisingly enough, Pop has simply not gone to small ball this game. Which is good news. Now if Dice would show up or Blair help a little more maybe we would have a larger lead.

Only in the beggining of the 2nd with Ian and 4 smalls

[dbestpro]

I say let TP shoot the next 20 shots to get the shit out of his system.

[jimo2305]

lol the only reason honestly i wouldn't trade parker is because he's been under pop for his entire pro career... he knows the playbook..

trading parker = rebuilding the team..

because duncan can't likely stick around while a new floor general tries to learn popovich basketball

[KenziE]

Dice is the new Finley. Parker is the new Van Exel.


i agree on the van exel part .....parker is a dumbass that needs to get a hold of reality he aint no all star so start passing the rock and stop taking dumb shots and pls paly fucking D

[timtonymanu]

McDyess just isn't good anymore..sadly..

if McDyess plays this bad after the all-star break, then yes i will think he sucks. but it's too early for someone like Dice to be counted out.

[murpjf88]

funny, i remember peoople saying similar shit about RMJ at the start of the season. It's called a slump guys

your comparing a 29 year old to a 36 year old? Dice looks like and plays like shit, therefore, he must be shit.

[ElNono]

I give up. You can't even spell his name correctly and has no idea how he plays. Yi is different. You can't compare his game to Bynum's.

Are you watching the game?
He's taking it to Antonio inside the paint, and Antonio is bending over and taking it.

Are you disagreeing with that?

[ElNono]

Only in the beggining of the 2nd with Ian and 4 smalls

I thought Dice was out there with Ian...

[DPG21920]

He is just saying that you are acting like Yi is some scrub. The guy has been playing very well since he has been back from injury. He is not the same as Bynum. He is very athletic and mobile for his size and is a match up problem for a guy like Dice.

But yes, all that said, Dice is still playing terrible.

[DPG21920]

Dice was out there with Ian.

[Chieflion]

Are you watching the game?
He's taking it to Antonio inside the paint, and Antonio is bending over and taking it.

Are you disagreeing with that?
Lame. Who doesn't agree with that. Yi is facing up, Bynum is a post up player. They are completely different beasts. You have to respect Yi's shooting ability and Dice is falling for good ball fakes. It doesn't mean that Dice does not suck at defending him. We are agreeing on things similar but you are saying if he can't guard Yi, he can't guard Bynum. That statement is wrong.

[dbestpro]

I still would like to see Manu and Hill start with TP coming off the bench. TPs game of the one man gang is more suited with bench players as runnig mates and his porous defense will not be so glaring against 2nd string point guards.

[murpjf88]

He is just saying that you are acting like Yi is some scrub. The guy has been playing very well since he has been back from injury. He is not the same as Bynum. He is very athletic and mobile for his size and is a match up problem for a guy like Dice.

But yes, all that said, Dice is still playing terrible.

can you name a guy in this league that would be a good match up for Dice?

[ElNono]

Lame. Who doesn't agree with that.

Thank you. Now STFU.

[Chieflion]

Thank you. Now STFU.
I think you are the one who should STFU cause you know nothing.

[DPG21920]

can you name a guy in this league that would be a good match up for Dice?

Plenty of guys if Dice plays like the guy the Spurs thought they were getting. So far he has not and no one knows if he will. Sucky situation.

[angelbelow]

Nice surprise on Ian.. what did everyone think?

He made his FT and had some nice offensive sequences.

[DPG21920]

El Nono, you are kind of d-bag lately.

[ElNono]

He is just saying that you are acting like Yi is some scrub. The guy has been playing very well since he has been back from injury. He is not the same as Bynum. He is very athletic and mobile for his size and is a match up problem for a guy like Dice.

Yi is a matchup problem for Dice *IF* he starts hitting from outside and Antonio has to go out to cover him. But I expect a lot better from Dice when Yi is below the rim...

[KenziE]

No defense ( always takes possesions off on defense and harldy gets any steals )
No passing skills ( will pass the ball only when trapped and has NOWHERE to go )
No shooting ( been playing ball all his life still no consistent shooting)

now thats toni fucking parker for you kids .....id rather have andre miller to run the team atleast he has a decent J

[ElNono]

I think you are the one who should STFU cause you know nothing.

Spare me.

[DPG21920]

Nice surprise on Ian.. what did everyone think?

He made his FT and had some nice offensive sequences.

All things considered very good showing. He showed the things that people liked about him and that he did well in the D-League:

1) Very athletic.

2) Good defensive anchor

3) Runs the floor well

4) Good at getting to the line and a good FT shooter. He also has a decent mid-range jump shot.

But he then showed why he is hand cuffed; the fouls.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop looks very mad

[ElNono]

El Nono, you are kind of d-bag lately.

Why, because I don't agree with you?
Or because I call it how I see it and you don't like it?

I tell you what... FUCK YOU!!!

How's that for d-bag?

[DPG21920]

Yi is a matchup problem for Dice *IF* he starts hitting from outside and Antonio has to go out to cover him. But I expect a lot better from Dice when Yi is below the rim...

Hey, I am with you. I expect more from Dice as well. I think it is an effort thing.

[ElNono]

Ok.. game time

[dbestpro]

I do think Dice is no better if not worse than Kurt Thomas. Both seemed to have come to the Spurs too late.

[DPG21920]

No, because you are often wrong then get butt hurt and then call people dumb and tell them to STFU.

I don't say half the stuff I would like to towards you because I am not a douche like you. Who cares if you call it like you see it :lol you are often wrong.

[Spurs Brazil]

Sit Tony Pop, lost the rebs, late on the rotation...

[timtonymanu]

wtf nets up by 3?

[dbestpro]

Could Parker please just stay with his man.

[murpjf88]

I hate to say this, but this may be a showcase game for Ian so the rest of the league can get a look at him. In case the spurs decide to throw him in a package deal.

[dbestpro]

Need to take Blair out. He needs to bring energy and he's playing Dice ball.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great D Bogans

TP, please, RJ was WIDE OPEN, pass the ball

[ffadicted]

wow, what the fuck was that Tony.... that looked like the exact opposite of the parker I know

[gm5k]

Tony needs to give the ball up on that break.

[bigdog]

Tony you dumbass. You have RJ and Bogans on the break and you take it yourself. I don't care if you got the foul call. Let one of those guys finish off the break, dumbass.

[dbestpro]

Does Tony know how to pass the ball on a fast break?

[ElNono]

I don't say half the stuff I would like to towards you because I am not a douche like you. Who cares if you call it like you see it :lol you are often wrong.

And? You call me a d-bag, that's no different than me telling you to STFU...

At the end of the day, I've said I was wrong plenty of times before. It's a forum. What's the big deal?

[Spurs Brazil]

Great pass Bogans

[DPG21920]

Bogans playing very well this quarter on both ends.

[ElNono]

Terrible transition D...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lmao at that foul

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice with a good D

[DPG21920]

By the way, Yi is 2 for 10

[dbestpro]

Watch Tony's D. How many feet does he give. He plays way to far off when off the ball. He help defense is to be on the same side of the court. He needs to close the gap between him and the other player.

[Capt Bringdown]

We're struggling to get a win over the Nets.

Our second-best big man behind TD is Bonner. Dice is a fraud and Blair ain't ready.

The page has turned...

[Spurs Brazil]

TP good pass to TD

Spurs up 7

Time out Nets

[murpjf88]

best pass tp made all game.

[ElNono]

Dice actually looks lively now in the 3rd.. I wonder if Pop had a chat with him...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

NIce to see Mahinmi play well in the 1st.

[MB20]

We're struggling to get a win over the Nets.

Our second-best big man behind TD is Bonner. Dice is a fraud and Blair ain't ready.

The page has turned...

Man...no matter if you are right or not. You are depressing.:lol

[Chieflion]

Ever since Bonner is injured, Dice has become our new scapegoat. This shows that Bonner is actually not to be blamed at all.

[ElNono]

Ever since Bonner is injured, Dice has become our new scapegoat. This shows that Bonner is actually not to be blamed at all.

It shows we still need to trade for a good big...

[KenziE]

haha parker got bailed out what a fucking ball hog

[dbestpro]

Dice just not moving to the ball on D. Needs to quit thinking and just react to the ball.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Seriously though, why play Ian tonight? I don't get it

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I must say that I thought Dice would have a bigger impact than he has had.

[Chieflion]

Seriously though, why play Ian tonight? I don't get it
The Nets are the worst team in the league. Spurs get to showcase an athletic big to package him for a trade. There are many reasons.

[Libri]

Seriously though, why play Ian tonight? I don't get it

Something may be brewing. :stirpot:

[Spurs Brazil]

TD bank!

[ffadicted]

Hill with the trips!

[Chieflion]

Good. Just let me win the vbookie.

[ffadicted]

No hesitation = money

LEARN DICE LEARN

[Libri]

Spurs slowly pulling away.

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice good D and a J

[Chieflion]

The lead is now at 13. I need it to be at 14 or above. Go Spurs go.

[murpjf88]

WOW, I don't believe my eyes. Dice made a shot.

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice is more agressive on D in the 2nd half. Maybe Pop said some things to him at the half

[Chieflion]

Tim Duncan: 14 points, 17 rebounds.

[duncan228]

TD bank!

He's quietly put up a nice game.

[dbestpro]

Seriously though, why play Ian tonight? I don't get it

Pops been reading Spurstalk and finally decided that he needed to give Ian a shot because we said so.

[ElNono]

Keep it up and blow these guys out!!!:tu

[Spurs Brazil]

I hope we can finish this quarter strong so we can see a lot of Ian in the 4th quarter

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

darn it didn't put in my vbookie today..but i think the spurs is gonna finish with a <14 lead

[timtonymanu]

Tim continuing his consistency. Lovin it.

[ElNono]

Seriously though, why play Ian tonight? I don't get it

Maybe he wanted to give him one more try to see if he could stay in the game... if it's that, it didn't work.


Or maybe we're trading Blair as part of a package for some other player... :stirpot:

[Pauleta14]

Seriously though, why play Ian tonight? I don't get it

because of the Lakers game...

[timtonymanu]

Ian is back in.

[Chieflion]

Ian scores again.

[Spurs Brazil]

Ian again!

[Chieflion]

Jarvis Hayes is on fire.

[murpjf88]

no defense on that three.

[DPG21920]

Good work on the boards big man.

[dbestpro]

Hey Pop! Size matters!

[Chieflion]

Ian fouled. Behind the back. Oops sorry my mistake. Initial reaction.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great job Ian

[HarlemHeat37]

Ian is active as fuck right now..

[angelbelow]

Ian is active as fuck right now..

seriously.. hope he plays against the lakers.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

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

[DPG21920]

OH my manu

[Muser]

Manu!!!

[Chieflion]

Manu Ginobili, take that!

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TIMMYD!]

Oh my!!!!!!!

Manu's hops are officially back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shastafarian]

Oh my...

[ffadicted]

Ginobiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol wake up everybody!!

[timtonymanu]

Manu!!!! Fuck Yeah!

[Otaku]

Lol, boring game and suddenly BANG!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[dbestpro]

Good things happen when Ian is on the floor.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Woah! Most athletic move by Manu all season! That harkens back to 2005!!!

[angelbelow]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!

[superjames1992]

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

[TIMMYD!]

Our defense is looking good so far...

[Duncan21kid]

Ginooooooooooooooo

[Spurs Brazil]

This dunk looks like last year dunk against the Hornets

[Shastafarian]

So this Ian Mahinmi guy is not too bad. I wonder what Fabbs thinks about this situation.

[Chieflion]

Ian spreaded his athletic abilities around.

[spurspokesman]

Manu!!!! Fuck Yeah!
That's sportscenter right there

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ian is looking really good!

Why did Pop pull him out tonight? Just because it's the Nyets?

[superjames1992]

Our defense is looking good so far...
New Jersey has the worst offense in the league, though.

[bigdog]

Ian will be a solid player if he doesn't foul so much, or as long as the refs don't decide to make completely retarded calls on him.

and Manu....wow.

[Libri]

Two gifs please.

Manu and Ian dunks

[Technique]

What does Duncan look for when he looks at his Gatorade like that?

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice and TP much better in the 3rd

Spurs up 77-65

[spurspokesman]

Good things happen when Ian is on the floor.
Seems that way

[spurspokesman]

Good things happen when Ian is on the floor.
Seems that way. Yann as the nj commentators say. Yannnnnnnn

[Chieflion]

At least the refs don't call moving screens on Ian anymore. It is a good improvement from what it was already. I think they worked on that.

[ffadicted]

Alright, outscore the nets by 2 in the fourth and my vbookz will be all good

[ElNono]

I love the fact we've not played small ball tonight...

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason Jr J

[dbestpro]

Ian sets some nice picks.

[Chieflion]

Spurs are 17 points up, my vbookie is looking good.

[Libri]

That was a good screen by Ian.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 17

[ElNono]

Spurs are 17 points up, my vbookie is looking good.

:hat

[TIMMYD!]

We're up 17, which is great, but unusually, it feels like a lot less...

[bigdog]

Ian's screens and picks have gotten MUCH better. Wow.

[spurspokesman]

At least the refs don't call moving screens on Ian anymore. It is a good improvement from what it was already. I think they worked on that.
He sets pretty good picks as I see. This kid is making it. Hope this is the start to something good.

[angelbelow]

damn Ian has been a nice surprise thus far.

[Chieflion]

From being weak as hell when setting screens in summer league and all that, Ian has improved dramatically and is setting good screens for the Spurs.

[ElNono]

Duncan sits all 4th? Make it so...

[OldSilentHill]

Manu playing with all his heart when healty...

[dbestpro]

I have been wanting Ian and Haislip to get some burn for some time but I got to admit I had not idea that Ian could impact the game as well as he has.

[DPG21920]

Ya, Ian's screen setting was were he drew a lot of fouls previously, but tonight much better.

[ElNono]

Another great 3rd quarter, BTW...

[Spurs Brazil]

Ref is a joke. That wasn't a foul

[Chieflion]

Just when I praised him, he goes off for a moving screen....

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

5 on Ian... damn

[ffadicted]

What's with the refs and Yawn, srs?

[Chieflion]

And then a foul on Brook Lopez.

[Libri]

Damn, two quick fouls on Ian.

5 fouls

[Spurs Brazil]

5th on Ian

[ElNono]

Ian... :pctoss

[angelbelow]

That was an obvious moving pick by Ian

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

fcukin whistle happy refs

[DPG21920]

That was a cheap foul for Ian. He has to learn not to reach like that.

[timtonymanu]

Damn Ian is almost fouled out. Bring in Haislip.

[dbestpro]

Ya gotta love Pop and the way he is handling Ian in this game.

[Libri]

Come on Manu, shoot it.

[Chieflion]

Now my vbookie looks like dog crap.

[DPG21920]

Holy snikes Manu that was nasty.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu again!!!

[ffadicted]

How about that manu ginobili fella tonigh? :hat

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

ghill is looking more and more like a SG

[Libri]

That was a wicked dribble by Manu.

[OldSilentHill]

10:17 Mahinmi Rebound (Off:2 Def:4)
10:09 Mahinmi Foul : Offensive (4 PF)
10:09 Mahinmi Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
09:59 Mahinmi Foul : Shooting (5 PF)

Very active xD. Kidding, good game after all so far

[DPG21920]

Ian got that shot.

[HarlemHeat37]

Did Mahinmi get credit for that block?..

I can live with games like these..he's picking up cheap fouls, but he's really active, which is a chance for this team..

[angelbelow]

Haha dang.. 5 fouls.

[alchemist]

:lol queue Dice to fuck up another 4th quarter.

[Libri]

RJ wanted a highlight dunk.

[dbestpro]

Ian affected Yi's shot and didn't even jump.

[Spurs Brazil]

I'd like to see some Ian on the post

Nice move RJ

[timtonymanu]

how likely that Ian gets a double double this game?

[ffadicted]

Jefferson's FT release is horrible

[Chieflion]

Jefferson missing the free throw, trying to screw my vbookie.

[dbestpro]

Ian the sole big on the floor with 5 fouls. In Pop we trust.

[timtonymanu]

great. small ball in effect.

[alchemist]

nobody out there that can handle the rock, the vbookie gamble is in trouble :ihit

[ElNono]

This lineup is putting by vBookie in danger... :td

[dbestpro]

Ian will not be ready for the Lakers but I would like to see him get more PT as the season goes along.

[bigdog]

Only bad thing Ian did so far is he didn't attempt to block or at least change the shot on that last possession. I'd like to see a double double from him. He's gonna get the boards as long as he doesn't be too aggressive on the boxouts. I want to see what he can do on the post.

[duncan228]

What does Duncan look for when he looks at his Gatorade like that?

5trBOsRIJFc

[Josepatches_]

great. small ball in effect.

I would say extra small ball if you only big man had played only 20 minutes in the season and has 5 fouls.

[ffadicted]

lol Pop should get kicked out again, these refs are shit

[DPG21920]

Ian can hit that shot.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ian with the J

[Spurs Brazil]

Ian J!

[Chieflion]

Ian scores on a baseline jumper.

[timtonymanu]

Ian has 10 points. Just get 3 more boards.

[Libri]

Ian with a jumper. What's his range?

[bigdog]

Hmm. Ian has a decent looking midrange jumper.

[dbestpro]

Ian got game.

[Chieflion]

Ian has double figures in his 1st game this season, who would have thought?

[DPG21920]

Ian with a jumper. What's his range?

15 feet. He is not great, but solid. He has to grab that last board though.

[aksyunstar]

Ian warming up for the Lakers game?

[mystargtr34]

He was hitting his 15-17 footer quite well during his All-Star year in the D-League..

[spurspokesman]

Ian can hit that shot.
Ian aka yann bka yanni

[Spurs Brazil]

Ian dunk!!!!!!!!1

[Rummpd]

In Ian we believe!

[timtonymanu]

Ian with the dunk!!

[Chieflion]

Ian with another dunk. Make that 12 points.

[Libri]

Oh my, another Ian dunk.

[DPG21920]

Great cut and finish by Ian.

[ffadicted]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwN!

[dbestpro]

Ian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice Dunk

[mystargtr34]

Another dunk... WTF

[aksyunstar]

wow MAHINMI!!!!!!!!

[mystargtr34]

1st assist of the season :lol

[dbestpro]

Ian has gone a long way with 5 fouls.

[bigdog]

hahahaha they were doubling Ian on that play. Wow.

[Libri]

15 feet. He is not great, but solid. He has to grab that last board though.

Good to know that he can make it.

[DPG21920]

Ian with a nice tip on that play defensively.

[alchemist]

:bang :bang :bang

[timtonymanu]

Bring in Haislip. I want a Haislip/Ian combo.

[OldSilentHill]

What a treasure this Ian can be...

[Chieflion]

My vbookie is in serious danger.

[siraulo23]

ugh my vbookie *sigh*

84 000 bye bye

[KenziE]

thank goodness no parker on the floor it really helps with the team chemistry when hes not on the floor

[jdev82]

Ian going mensah bonsu on the nets. expect at least 5 threads about him in the next two days

[dbestpro]

I wonder what the vbookie odds were this morning that Spurstalk fans would be singing the praises of Ian by the end of today.

[DPG21920]

Nice seal off on Brook by Ian. Make your FT's.

[Chieflion]

Lopez fouls Ian. Ian to the line.

[Chieflion]

Haislip checks in. Will he be our hero again for the vbookie? We will find out.

[murpjf88]

Bring in Haislip. I want a Haislip/Ian combo.

you got your wish

[spurspokesman]

Ian going mensah bonsu on the nets. expect at least 5 threads about him in the next two days

You better believe it

[ffadicted]

Spurs trying their hardest to make my bookie fail

[TimDunkem]

Bring in Haislip. I want a Haislip/Ian combo.

You got your wish. :toast

[Josepatches_]

Yes,the Nets are really bad.In the 4th quarter their starting 5 were much worse than Hill,Mason,Bogan,Jefferson and Ian.

[timtonymanu]

Ian a rebound shy of a double double.

[DPG21920]

Ian with the nice little dish :lol

[TimDunkem]

Lopez fouled out before Ian.

[timtonymanu]

Tim sat the whole fourth quarter. :toast

[alchemist]

:bang :pctoss :madrun

[TimDunkem]

Big ball!

[Budkin]

Ian!

[siraulo23]

fuck my vbookie!

[Chieflion]

Lost 20,000 on vbookie. Thankfully I didn't bet more.

[Budkin]

Please Pop... it's been long enough... make Ian a part of this team... FINALLY!

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs win

Nice game for Ian

[dbestpro]

Have the Spurs found their missing big?

[mystargtr34]

Ian will have a PER in excess of 100 after tonight.

League leader bitches!!

[Duncan21kid]

Vbookie :)

[alchemist]

fuck my vbookie!
:lol lost 700k, I couldn't imagine losing that much in real money...suicide thoughts creep up :lol

[spurspokesman]

Please Pop... it's been long enough... make Ian a part of this team... FINALLY!
Every thread is gonna be about ian tommorow. The sit bonner threads are under way. Lol

[TJastal]

This guy should have been part of the rotation from day 1 of the season if Pop had any brains.

[Johnny RIngo]

Nice game but it's a meaningless win against a lottery team. Let's see if they can beat a .500 team on Tuesday.

[Chieflion]

Ian was 6 of 6 from the field, did not take bad shots, 3 of 4 from the line, played good defense. Wow, if only all of the Spurs were as motivated as he was.

[Thompson]

Sooo... is Pop ever going to say why he never played Ian until now?

[Shastafarian]

Ian had a good game but he's incredibly foul prone and doesn't seem to guard other centers very well.

[boutons_deux]

I read Pop's lips, he said Ian is starting against the Lakers. :)

[DPG21920]

It was one good game from Ian. Lets see if he gets another opportunity and lets see if he can do it again. Not a double-double or these numbers, but the energy.

I don't even want to see people if he plays bad. They will turn on him faster than Bonner.

[spurspokesman]

Nice game but it's a meaningless win against a lottery team. Let's see if they can beat a .500 team on Tuesday.

Agree. I only had fun watching ian. Were still fools gold. It would be nice to see ian do a little something against la

[DPG21920]

Ian had a good game but he's incredibly foul prone and doesn't seem to guard other centers very well.

He did pretty well tonight, especially considering the foul trouble. In the D-League he was able to guard the guys very well. This was his first game and he was going against one of the best centers in the league.

[timtonymanu]

as of right now Ian is the 3rd leading scorer of the team. Lol.