Game Blog: 1/13 - Spurs vs. Thunder

[TIMMYD!]

Two dunks in a row, the same exact play, too by Blair and Manu.

[TPnumber1]

it's crazy how the game is different when blair is in :king

[SenorSpur]

I can't take Pop seriously when he says the Spurs preach defense when he puts out lineups that don't have ANY potential shot blockers on the floor..it's puzzling..

Couldn't agree more. Defense is just lip service from Pop.

Don't look now, but Pop has moved away from small ball.

[HarlemHeat37]

the Manu to Blair connection continuing to thrive..

[Libri]

Blair said, "enough of this shit!"

[ace3g]

2 nice baskets for blair

[007nites]

nice pass by gino

[Spursfanfromafar]

And The beast devours and answers for Pop.

[DPG21920]

Manu and Blair continuing to build on the chemistry.

[itzsoweezee]

That's why Ginobili is the fucking man.

[Admidave50]

Nice Manu pass and Blair Dunk!

[EmptyMan]

Thunder give up the same exact play two times in a row haha

[Chieflion]

Couldn't agree more. Defense is just lip service from Pop.

Don't look now, but Pop has moved away from small ball.
Not yet. There is no true center out there for the Spurs and Ginobili is playing SF.

[Phenomanul]

Manu with the through the legs assist... :tu

[timtonymanu]

Blair is our Tim tonight.

[ace3g]

would be nice to see a Blair Mahinmi frontcourt, see if they have any chemistry together against this athletic team

[Ice009]

Sure, but the f' Tony, TP is a f'up, fu Tony in post after post is probably unnecessary.


I will tone it down then. Understood. I will try not to post, but you guys then gotta get on others if they keep doing the same thing.

[007nites]

Blair now with 25 points and 17 rebounds

[gm5k]

"Dude, mermaids?"

Let's go Manu and Blair P&R!

[angelbelow]

Blair is having a fine night, I hope he grabs 4 more rebounds for a nice 20-20.

[phxspurfan]

This team has so many weapons. I lovalovalove it.

[TIMMYD!]

25 and 17 for a 37th pick is just crazy.

[Brazil]

who knew our second round pick will put a 25 18 2 3 game ?

[loveforthegame]

Thank you Blair. :tu

[mystargtr34]

I think Dice is a good backup big and helps compliment a more dominant big-man but ya I agree this isn't the time to be throwing him out to the wolves by himself. Pop has the tools to beat this team he just won't use em. Duncan should have started and played in this game. Gonna be a momentum killer losing this one.

Well im ok with Duncan sitting... playing tired/fatigued (B2B 40 mins last night) is how injuries come about. So given that situation yea im disappointed not to see Ian.

[Ice009]

In all honesty though, I kinda want us to lose. Anything for Pop to realize micro small ball is fucking stupid.

I don't ;).

I like the lessons like we used to have with wins. I like a win where you can still be unhappy and realize you got more work to do.

[timtonymanu]

Blair for the rookie/sophomore game.

[EmptyMan]

Manu and Blair even teaming up for blocks.

[DAF86]

We should be winning this game by at least 10 right now

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hey, to those who corrected my post about all the things piled up against us for this game, I'VE BEEN CALLING FOR IAN ALL GAME JUST LIKE YOU.

M'kay? Thanks.

[TIMMYD!]

Ginobili and Blair have such great chemistry.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I can't believe anyone thinks we're not playing smallball with the lineup we have out there right now. Wake the F up people.

Hey Pop, you want to know why your defense sucks ass? Because neither Jefferson or Finley are power forwards.

[TPnumber1]

argh :depressed

[Brazil]

now we just need some TP and Manu and the rim.

ps: if somebody has a book to understand pop pm me

[ducks]

blair 20 and 20 come on

[DPG21920]

Westbrook has a high ceiling. He needs to work on his jumper, but he is a solid player.

[gm5k]

where's the foul on that westbrook and 1?

[SenorSpur]

I love Pop, but what the fuck kind of coaching is this?..

The Spurs are going up against a super-athletic team that owns us with the same type of style every time we play them..we're coming off a back-to-back..

his solution is to play an 8-man rotation that has literally no C and no interior presence on the defensive side, which includes an old man in McDyess..this is while having 2 shot blockers in Ratliff/Mahinmi on the bench, along with a completely fresh Haislip and could have had a fresh Hairston if he had him activated..

It's puzzling..

The Spurs are gonna have to make a bunch of 3s to win this IMO..the energy isn't going to be there for a grind-out game..

I'm watching the OKC feed and the announcers are harping on the fact that the Spurs have no shotblocker. They are imploring the kids to take it to the basket. Durant is complying very well.

Pop is an idiot sometimes.

[mystargtr34]

Blair is having a fine night, I hope he grabs 4 more rebounds for a nice 20-20.

Fuck the 20-20.

30-20.

[007nites]

Blair 25 points and 18 rebounds

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Dice for 2222222222

[EmptyMan]

Good ol' Dice Jumper

[td4mvp21]

I love his jumper.

[Libri]

Dice with a perfect shot.

[HarlemHeat37]

McDyess looks a lot better in the 4th, at least that's a positive..

OKC making some garbage shots..

wow, what a move by Dice..

[td4mvp21]

Nice moves, damn.

[Brazil]

come on guys +5

[Ice009]

OK Antonio. That was a decisive move for once.

[BanditHiro]

damn they should have let the play go so blair would have gotten 27-18

[gm5k]

LOL @ Sean's commentary...

"That's what I'm talkin about! You know what I'm sayin?"

[mystargtr34]

Well McDyess is giving me a big STFU.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair 25 points and 18 rebounds

He has 17....

[angelbelow]

looks like we might steal this game.

[Brazil]

+7

[ducks]

dice has been money in 4

[EmptyMan]

lol too easy

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jesus Blair STOP!

[td4mvp21]

What.a.fucking.move

[blkroadrunners]

McDyess is having a fine game.

[TPnumber1]

monster blair

[phxspurfan]

Blair is playing like he wants that 20 rebound game, and he knows he's close...

[Brazil]

blair the saviour

[Libri]

27 for Blair

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wahahahha blairrrrr

[007nites]

Blair 27 points and 18 rebounds

[TIMMYD!]

Blair nearing the 30-20 mark.

[timtonymanu]

Fuck yeah DeJuan Blair!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

LOL DeJuan.

[Brazil]

27 and 19 and counting

[angelbelow]

Fuck the 20-20.

30-20.

:p:

[TPnumber1]

ouch tony

[td4mvp21]

Fuck fuck fuck that looked bad

[HarlemHeat37]

ugh, Parker falls hard..

[TJastal]

What did Blair eat for breakfast this morning, its either feast or famine with this kid.

[Chieflion]

Ouch, that head has to hurt.

[Refocus]

Fuck i hope Tony is alright.. falling on your head is no joke. :(

[OldSilentHill]

Blair is the GOAT tonight !!!!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

oucccchh

[ace3g]

ouch, he slammed his head into the court

[SenorSpur]

I think Dice is a good backup big and helps compliment a more dominant big-man but ya I agree this isn't the time to be throwing him out to the wolves by himself. Pop has the tools to beat this team he just won't use em. Duncan should have started and played in this game. Gonna be a momentum killer losing this one.

Plus they're on the 2nd night of a B2B. Dice has played 1 year more than Duncan has. He should be sitting too.

[DPG21920]

:lol Who did not know that TP would rub his head after a missed FT?

[EmptyMan]

30 20

37th


lol nba gms

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Blair steal that shit away from your own team

[007nites]

lol at blair stealing RJ's rebound

[Brazil]

come on tp

[TPnumber1]

dont force shooting tony

[ezau]

hope tony is ok and wow, blair is a monster tonight. I won't be surprised if he shoots up in the rookie rankings after this game. This is easily the best game of his career. Props to GH3 for another superb game. The kid is finally breaking out

[itzsoweezee]

what are you doing tony?

[Ice009]

I so want to comment on something, but I won't.

[Mal]

Holy shit Blair.

[mystargtr34]

Do people realise Blair has only played 25 minutes tonight :lol?

Wow.

[HarlemHeat37]

Parker or Manu has to step up here, we need a closer for this stretch..it's crunch time..

[angelbelow]

one more rebound!

[Chieflion]

On the 37th game for the 37th pick, he gets a career high points and rebounds. Go Blair.

[blkroadrunners]

I so want to comment on something, but I won't.

Lol, you just did.

[mystargtr34]

I so want to comment on something, but I won't.

:lol

[007nites]

Blair 27 points and 19 rebounds

[urunobili]

damn come on Spurs we need this one!

[Brazil]

+6 3 mn to go its going to be difficult but I believe

[ezau]

shit, we might have a chance to win this afterall. Hang on guys, pull this one off!

[mexpurs21]

Blair 27 points and 19 rebounds

I hope he makes a three-pointer :lol

[TPnumber1]

blair 27 pts 19 rbd 2blk and 2 stl 26 mn :king

[Kori Ellis]

Parker or Manu has to step up here, we need a closer for this stretch..it's crunch time..
Parker hasn't had his legs since the second quarter. Blair needs to knock them out tonight.

[Brazil]

I so want to comment on something, but I won't.

thank you

[urunobili]

Ideal finish would be TP 25 and 10 assts and da Beast with 30 and 20 rbs

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Wait Ginobili has ZERO points?

[EmptyMan]

Most monsters hoot and holler, Dejuan Blair just laughs

[angelbelow]

Alrite lets close this game out

[Refocus]

Cmon Spurs, finish this game strong!

[Ice009]

thank you

I guess I can tone it down.

I'd like to see Blair get the ball. HE IS playing tough.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

BAD Pass Manu....

[TPnumber1]

manu.....

[HarlemHeat37]

wow, Manu trying a fucking between the legs pass with 2 minutes left in a close game?!..

[Brazil]

fuck manu

[ducks]

nice manu nice

[DPG21920]

Manu has not had his legs all game and TP is gassed. It will have to be someone else more than likely. TP and Manu just have to play smart.

This is what the Spurs brought RJ in for. Let him do it.

[Brazil]

manu do your magic please

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Run the pick and roll with Manu and Blair

[td4mvp21]

That's a fuckin foul

[ezau]

Damn, I can't believe we have Blair in this team. He's definitely our best big not named Tim Duncan

[td4mvp21]

It's going to be OKC ball BUT THAT WAS A FOUL

[Ice009]

Come on MR PG. smart play here to finish this game off.

[DPG21920]

Damn, off of TP

[EmptyMan]

1:38

Just hang on

[TPnumber1]

that was a foul ...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

thats gonna be thunder ball

[HarlemHeat37]

Ugh, somebody NEEDS to step up here..this is usually Manu's time, he needs to make better decisions than trick passes LOL..

[Ice009]

that was a foul ...

He never gets those calls though. It should have been a foul, but yeah something you have to realize he never gets those calls like a Kobe would.

[EmptyMan]

$14 million dollar man needs to step the f up.

[Chieflion]

You can't review foul or no foul? Screw that.

[TJastal]

Pop should use this game stoppage to tell RJ this is the time to earn his paycheck and stop deferring every time

[HarlemHeat37]

If it's not Manu or Tony, it has to be RJ..otherwise we're obviously screwed..going to Blair down low in clutch time would take a lot of balls and it's too risky IMO..

[Admidave50]

It's going to be OKC ball.. Bring the DEFENSE!!

[DAF86]

Ugh, somebody NEEDS to step up here..this is usually Manu's time, he needs to make better decisions than trick passes LOL..

Is it still Manu's time?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

OKc ball.... 14 turnovers.

[td4mvp21]

Correct call, too bad it should have been a foul called.

[TPnumber1]

fcking refs

[DPG21920]

RJ was not brought in to be a 20 PPG scorer, what he was brought in for was to give the Spurs another option when the big 3 is struggling. He was supposed to help solve those dry spells the Spurs go through.

Time to step up RJ.

[EmptyMan]

Bonner is almost translucent.

[MB20]

I thought the Thunder would blow the Spurs up today.
Being in position to win the game with 1 min left is a pleasant surprise.

[Ice009]

WHAT a load of crap from the refs.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ouch KD :(

[angelbelow]

damn i really want this win. would mean a lot for us.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:( Damn DB

[Brazil]

tp and manu doing wrong to close the fourth

[TPnumber1]

tony...

[EmptyMan]

That tip in was the hope. :(

[Chieflion]

Rookie mistake. Foul on Blair. Argh!

[HarlemHeat37]

Why is everybody deferring so much if Parker is dead?..

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

ball is stuck..

[ezau]

fuck fuck, this is a fucking nailbiter. I'm proud of the boys no matter what happens, especially Blair and TP

[Ice009]

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Refocus]

WHAT THE FUCK? Don't call the tp foul but call that one? LET THE PLAYERS PLAY!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why have we gone away from Manu???

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Fuck

[007nites]

Blair 27 points and 20 rebounds fuck that foul

[Creation88]

fucking bullshit ticky tack fouls

[td4mvp21]

What was Jefferson doing????

[Libri]

:bang

[TPnumber1]

omg where is the defense ?

[DPG21920]

Damn RJ, quit just looking to hand the ball off and watch. How do you let someone get that kind of look at this point of the game?

[angelbelow]

fuck, not a good way to get his 20th....

[Amuseddaysleeper]

hahahahahaha

I'm telling you, last year's Spurs team was much better

[loveforthegame]

I'm so nervous right now. Silly.

[Chieflion]

Why is Sefolosha wide open under the basket? Why!!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

I remember the days where this used to be the Spurs specialty..clutch time was always a guaranteed W IMO..

[gm5k]

this classic ending goes back to the Manu between the legs attempt w/ 2:00 left.

[anonoftheinternets]

damn i cant watch rj play 4th quarter minutes....

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

27 20...but the game is tied..

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Man if this 27 point 20 rebound game goes to waste for DB and the Spurs i'll be pissed

[Shastafarian]

Cmon Spurs, finish this game strong!

:lol

[Mal]

predicting a loss

[bigdog]

Why have we gone away from Manu???

Because he hasn't done shit.

[Brazil]

so it smells OT or what ?

[Ice009]

No one is stepping up here. No one looks like they want to take the shot.

[007nites]

Parker can't do shit once the Thunder close the lane

[Admidave50]

WTF was that..

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hey Pop, give it to someone besides Manu and TP. They're spent you stupid sonuvabitch.

[EmptyMan]

I'm going to blame RJ for this potential loss.

[DPG21920]

Why is everybody deferring so much if Parker is dead?..


Because guys like RJ who should step up are hiding out and Manu is timid tonight.



Why have we gone away from Manu???

He has not made a shot.

[spurspokesman]

Ugh, somebody NEEDS to step up here..this is usually Manu's time, he needs to make better decisions than trick passes LOL..

Yeah man. La is helping us out. If we win we move a full gm closer to dallas if la holds on

[Chieflion]

Bring in Roger Mason ASAP!

[Creation88]

manu is terrible tonight

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Who do you go to? 0-7 Manu? Or TP that is tired as shit?

[Johnny RIngo]

Too much TOs, awful defense. Team is missing TD but they still have a chance to win this.

[timtonymanu]

why are some people so disappointed right now? the odds were against the spurs and right now they're in the game.

[DAF86]

Is Mason in?

[EmptyMan]

What kind of game is it Sean!?

[DPG21920]

hahahahahaha

I'm telling you, last year's Spurs team was much better

No. Are you saying that without thinking it through? You realize OKC is a very good team and the Spurs sat Duncan right :lol

I think that speaks to their depth.

[Ice009]

Shoot the ball with confidence. TAKE THE SHOT. BE decisive here.

[Refocus]

Man if this 27 point 20 rebound game goes to waste for DB and the Spurs i'll be pissed


Yeah, it's starting to remind me of that other game where he did well. :ihit

[EmptyMan]

What the fuck manu?

[anonoftheinternets]

damn he blew a sitter.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

hahahahahaha

I'm telling you, last year's Spurs team was much better

No fucking way.


Because he hasn't done shit.

Oh, you mean other than the two pnrs where he served it to Blair on a platter a minute ago??? :rolleyes

Huge bucket by TP!

[Johnny RIngo]

Who do you go to? 0-7 Manu? Or TP that is tired as shit?

Isn't that why we brought in Jefferson? I'd expect more than 10 fucking points.

[TJastal]

I think this game would in the bag right now if Duncan had played even 20 minutes.

:(

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

manu misses layup..

[DPG21920]

Damn Manu, what a terrible finish. Some one come up big.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Come on Spurs

[EmptyMan]

Cmon, put that shit in Blairs hands and he will lead this team to victory!!!!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu has choked hard tonight..

[Brazil]

commmme oonnnn

[td4mvp21]

Parkerrrrrrrrrrrr!

[blkroadrunners]

Tp!

[ffadicted]

fuckiong 20-20 blair

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tp!!!!!!

[EmptyMan]

oh lawd bless you tony parker

[TIMMYD!]

Tony Parker finally has a FG.

[anonoftheinternets]

goddamn ... tony parker .. omg .. dude ....

[Chieflion]

Tony Parker! Thank goodness!

[TPnumber1]

Tony clutch

[Creation88]

god damn manu is so inconsistent. Parker with the bail out

[HarlemHeat37]

Yes Tony, finally..

now play some defense please..please..NO 3S ALLOWED..

[007nites]

woooooooooooooooooo!

[Brazil]

Tpppppppppppppppp

[DPG21920]

TP you clutch bastard. Would you like to say something now Ice?

[urunobili]

HOF'er Parker mofos!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Johnny RIngo]

Whew. Clutch basket from TP.

[mexpurs21]

Quite in time TP :wow

[cnyc3]

Clutch shot Tony.


One stop guys

[ducks]

TP WITH THE winner

[Admidave50]

Shhhhh all TP haters!!!!!

TP has been the only one willing to take shots in the 4th!

[Pauleta14]

Big time tonyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

i love you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angelbelow]

clutch

[loveforthegame]

Good lord. I'm going to be up all night with heartburn.

[HarlemHeat37]

d-e-f-e-n-s-e

[Ice009]

That's it shoot the ball with confidence. When you a decisive you give it a better chance to go in.

[Brazil]

Where is Ice ???????????

[EmptyMan]

Tony plays it cool after making such a clutch shot.

That's a 3 time champion right there.

[VBM]

Helluva game...having to follow on ESPN gamecast...let's get a stop!

[bbarry]

OKC 3pter at the BUZZER to win it. I can just SMELL it.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

DEFENSE!!!!! No THREES

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

why are some people so disappointed right now? the odds were against the spurs and right now they're in the game.

I can give you 14 million reasons tonight is so damn disappointing (Richard Jefferson's salary).

What a pussy.

[Chieflion]

Seal of Durant. Let's go Spurs!

[anonoftheinternets]

please no three by durrant ... they won the last game that way.

[DesignatedT]

No 3333333333333333333333333333333 ball

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

everyone yells defense

[Ice009]

Manu has choked hard tonight..

He's been AWFUL.

[san antonio spurs]

nice crossover and shot
Tony is an allstar

[urunobili]

d-e-f-e-n-s-e


d-e-f-e-n-s-e


d-e-f-e-n-s-e

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu has choked hard tonight..

Manu gave us the 10pt cushion with his beautiful pnrs with Blair...

[DesignatedT]

Durants dumbass will pull up for 3. watch

[angelbelow]

Good lord. I'm going to be up all night with heartburn.

pretty exciting game huh?

[mystargtr34]

why are some people so disappointed right now? the odds were against the spurs and right now they're in the game.

Heat of the battle. Im sure once its all done and dusted people will look at it with some perspective. But right now its a winnable game...

[SenorSpur]

Hey Pop, give it to someone besides Manu and TP. They're spent you stupid sonuvabitch.

I'm trying to figure Pop out. He overplays vets and underutilizes the youngsters - if at all. All this on a b2b, against a young, athletic, team

[Brazil]

now we need a STOP pleeeeassseee Beast BLK to close the game

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Fuck fuck fuck :(

[td4mvp21]

Fucking bitch

[EmptyMan]

whyyyyyyyyyyyy whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[anonoftheinternets]

man that was almost a turnover .. goddamn ...