Game Blog: Spurs @ Grizzlies - Jan. 16

[O.J Mayo]

I start this thread on behalf of the Memphis Grizzlies believers and followers. I personally will lead the Grizzlies to victory.

Game Preview: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144472

My personal takes on the pathetic San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs are 24-14 behind the Denver Nuggets by half a win, currently standing at 4th seed. Their useless lineup consists of Tony Parker, Keith Bogans, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair.

I am a self-centred son of a bitch so I will talk about my personal matchup with Keith Bogans first things first. I will take exception if Keith Bogans does not guard me. I am going to make him my bitch. Your so-called top defender would not be able to guard me nor my ass.

Our top scorer and rebounder, Zach Randolph, is going to have a field day with Tim Duncan, that is, if he even dresses for the game and not in a formal suit. Nothing else needs to be said, Zach is going burn the pathetic Spurs who have no interior presence on the defensive end. That is all.

P.S: I demand I get to start a game thread for any Grizzlies matchup with the Spurs. You fools are old enough to not believe in jinxes. It is my 1st game thread as well so it is 0-0.

[TJastal]

I'd say its highly likely given Pop's stubbornness to change his coaching philosophies that he will again sit Duncan out and shorten his rotation to 8 guys with no shotblockers at all which will result in major burnout by the 4th quarter and a grizz victory.

Oh, and look for the grizz to jump all over the spurs in the 3rd quarter which is becoming the quarter of death for the spurs, thanks to POop's coaching (or lack thereof)

Who knows, he might actually bend his philosophy a little.. and play Mahinmi and Ratliff a whole 7 minutes each in garbage time instead of the 5 he gave them last night.

[Cry Havoc]

I'd say its highly likely given Pop's stubbornness to change his coaching philosophies that he will again sit Duncan out and shorten his rotation to 8 guys with no shotblockers at all which will result in major burnout by the 4th quarter and a grizz victory.

Oh, and look for the grizz to jump all over the spurs in the 3rd quarter which is becoming the quarter of death for the spurs, thanks to POop's coaching (or lack thereof)

Who knows, he might actually bend his philosophy a little.. and play Mahinmi and Ratliff a whole 7 minutes each in garbage time instead of the 5 he gave them last night.

:rolleyes

[tlongII]

Memphis is actually decent this year so they should win this game.

[dirk4mvp]

Memphis is actually decent this year so they should win this game.

They're probably a better team than Portland.

[Chomag]

Win or lose I just want to see some effort tonight. Maybe less small ball and a bit of Ian would also be very nice..

[Blackjack]

A Mav fan, in the form of a Griz fan, starting a Spurs Game Blog?

That can't be a good omen; I'm thinking I'll commence the drinking.:drunk

[quentin_compson]

At 3 in the afternoon? (If you're in the US, that is)? :toast

[HarlemHeat37]

It's never too early to start drinking..

[Blackjack]

Amen.:toast

[DesignatedT]

Duncan playing tonight?

[duncan228]

Duncan playing tonight?

Haven't heard anything since McDonald's preview last night.


There’s a good chance Duncan could sit out second night of back-to-back.

[007nites]

If TD doesn't play, who is going to guard the front line of Randolph and Gasol. Gasol is 7'1" for peed sake. Our tallest defender on the team is barely 6'9".

Starting lineup will be:

Parker: 6'2" 180
Mason: 6'5" 200
Bogans: 6'5" 215
Jefferson: 6'7" 220
Blair: 6'7" 265

Memphis:

Conley: 6'1" 185
Mayo: 6'4" 210
Gay: 6'8" 230
Randolph: 6'9" 260
Gasol: 7'1" 270

[spurs10]

If TD doesn't play, Dice, Theo, or Ian will need to start. Don't think Mason and RJ will start together either way.

[duncan228]

McDonald.

It's a shot of a young, hairless Pau Gasol that the Grizz still have up here. I thought it was funny.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/grizzlies650-paugasol20100116.jpg
Photo by Jeff McDonald

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Against Gasol and Z-Bo Pop will have to play big ball, surely? I think we'll see both Ratliff and Mahinmi tonight.

2nd of a b2b on the road means that the Grizz should be big favourites, but I think this will be a close game at the end. No idea who will win it.

[Chieflion]

Against Gasol and Z-Bo Pop will have to play big ball, surely? I think we'll see both Ratliff and Mahinmi tonight.

2nd of a b2b on the road means that the Grizz should be big favourites, but I think this will be a close game at the end. No idea who will win it.
The advantage is not as big as you think. Grizzlies faced Minnesota just last night too.

[duncan228]

Spurs down one big man vs. Grizz (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2010/01/spurs-down-one.html)
By Jeff McDonald

The Spurs will face Memphis tonight short one big man, but it's not the one everybody expected.

Tim Duncan is in. Antonio McDyess is out.

McDyess suffered a pinched nerve in his neck during Friday's loss at Charlotte. He will be listed as day-to-day after tonight's game.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had originally planned to rest Duncan on the second night of the back-to-back. After a spirited pre-game workout, Duncan convinced Popovich to let him play.

The absence of McDyess certainly helps Duncan's case, but was not the deciding factor, Popovich said.

"I think even if McDyess was healthy, Timmy wants to play tonight," Popovich said a pre-game interview. "He's decided he wants to play."

[duncan228]

Starters: Bogans, Parker, Blair, Duncan, Jefferson.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The advantage is not as big as you think. Grizzlies faced Minnesota just last night too.

I was wondering about that but couldn't be bothered to check. Thanks.

I still think a b2b on the road is significantly more difficult than one at home due to the travel. Grizz still start favourites, but you are right, not by as much.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Spurs down one big man vs. Grizz (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2010/01/spurs-down-one.html)
By Jeff McDonald

The Spurs will face Memphis tonight short one big man, but it's not the one everybody expected.

Tim Duncan is in. Antonio McDyess is out.

McDyess suffered a pinched nerve in his neck during Friday's loss at Charlotte. He will be listed as day-to-day after tonight's game.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had originally planned to rest Duncan on the second night of the back-to-back. After a spirited pre-game workout, Duncan convinced Popovich to let him play.

The absence of McDyess certainly helps Duncan's case, but was not the deciding factor, Popovich said.

"I think even if McDyess was healthy, Timmy wants to play tonight," Popovich said a pre-game interview. "He's decided he wants to play."

Tim in, great. :tu

Dice out - hopefully the guy to replace him will be Ian. Nothing against Theo who I really like, I'm just really interested to see what Mahinmi can do out there again. The Nets game has really piqued my curiosity.

[HarlemHeat37]

Another thing that sucks about the Ian situation is that he probably doesn't have any room for error at all..if Pop gives him another chance, I bet he'll have to have a nice showing whenever he's on the floor..if Pop can't even play him after he has a big game in his 1st appearance, I doubt he'll play him again if he has a bad game..

That could be a good thing though, he probably realizes this and it might make him even hungrier..

[Chieflion]

I was wondering about that but couldn't be bothered to check. Thanks.

I still think a b2b on the road is significantly more difficult than one at home due to the travel. Grizz still start favourites, but you are right, not by as much.
I saw the Grizzlies starters play in garbage time a little too, Lionel Hollins relies on the starters too much. They should be tired. I only hope that they do not carry on being hot. The Grizzlies burned the Wolves for 135 points last night.

[Spurs Brazil]

2nd quarter

Bobcats 58
Suns 27

[mystargtr34]

If i was Ian i would ask for a trade. He's due for his next contract at season's end, he's dripping with potential and talent but he cant even get more than 25 minutes on a court 40 games into the season - despite putting up 20-10 in those minutes.

Maybe he doesnt want to come accross as a bad apple, but i thought he agent would have done something by now.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ian should get as close as possible to Mike Finley..maybe buy him a few gifts, throw him some compliments..

[mystargtr34]

2nd quarter

Bobcats 58
Suns 27

Yea they are on fire. 15-4 at home overall and 9-1 in their last 10 with some quality wins. They are playing some damn good basketball at the moment.

[Chieflion]

Isn't pregame supposed to start now?

[DPG21920]

Hell yeah, Spurs get the call on LP.

[HarlemHeat37]

It's actually crazy how much I've been getting the Spurs feed this year..I NEVER used to get it in the past few years, it was rare as fuck..it's so much more enjoyable watching them like this..

[austN Spur]

JUst getting a go spurs go in. my dang woman is on zooworld, so i got this go spurs go in while she is in the other room

[TPnumber1]

hi :flag::flag::flag:

[duncan228]

It's actually crazy how much I've been getting the Spurs feed this year..I NEVER used to get it in the past few years, it was rare as fuck..it's so much more enjoyable watching them like this..

It's been great. I like the occasional call by other teams, having Spurs call most of the time has been fun.

[Chieflion]

DeJuan Blair gets booed in Fedex Forum.

[angelbelow]

Hahahaa. that was a nice reception for Blair.

[DPG21920]

It's actually crazy how much I've been getting the Spurs feed this year..I NEVER used to get it in the past few years, it was rare as fuck..it's so much more enjoyable watching them like this..

Do you have regular LP or LPBB? Because on most nights with regular LP they have dual feeds and you can choose.

[HarlemHeat37]

I like getting some other feeds, but I prefer consistently getting the Spurs to most..

I like Boston, Golden State, LAC, Minnesota, NJ, NY, Washington..most other announce groups are either too annoying or too boring for me..

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs call on ILP too!!!

[Chieflion]

I like getting some other feeds, but I prefer consistently getting the Spurs to most..

I like Boston, Golden State, LAC, Minnesota, NJ, NY, Washington..most other announce groups are either too annoying or too boring for me..
No way. That is not possible.

[HarlemHeat37]

Do you have regular LP or LPBB? Because on most nights with regular LP they have dual feeds and you can choose.

This year was the first year where I had the dual feeds when I was in NY, but I've been living in Canada for the last few months and will probably be here for a few more, and it's only 1 feed here..

[HarlemHeat37]

No way. That is not possible.

I love Heinsohn, he's entertaining to me, his rants about everything are epic..

[Michi_Germany]

Hope we can bounce back!

[Chieflion]

Keith Bogans, nice move.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bogans 2pts 2rbs To in 1 minute :lol

[DPG21920]

Bogans with another good dribble drive. Good defense to start by RJ on Gay.

[Chieflion]

Bogans for 3!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bogans 33333333333333333333

[DPG21920]

Bogans shot is falling early. Nice, smooth looking three pointer.

[Libri]

first five points by Bogans

[TPnumber1]

nice pass to bogans for 3

[quentin_compson]

Bogans with two baskets already.

[Chieflion]

Haislip enters for Blair. Really?

[Libri]

early sighting for Haislip

[TPnumber1]

blair already on the bench :depressed

[Chieflion]

Fuck Pop. Haislip sucks. Now Blair is back in. LOL Pop.

[DPG21920]

Pop lol with that move.

[Libri]

Haislip is now out. lol

[TPnumber1]

tony with the j

[angelbelow]

Haha Haislip..

[Refocus]

Good start.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes TD!!!

Spurs up 9-2

Memphis time out

[Chieflion]

9-2. Spurs lead by 7 early on.

[TPnumber1]

great start,like every games ^^

[angelbelow]

Great start so far.

[mystargtr34]

Excellent start.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

feel bad for haislip

[mystargtr34]

Maybe Pop just wanted a quick chat with Blair.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

every SF has made RJ his bitch

[Libri]

excellent by Blair

[TPnumber1]

blair rebound and hook

[DPG21920]

Blair struggling a little bit with Z-bo on the defensive end. But he is still doing a good job on the boards.

[angelbelow]

Blair!

[Chieflion]

I can't believe Blair outmuscled Zach down low. Nothing is impossible for the Beast.

[angelbelow]

You can really see Blair establish great position to get himself that offensive rebound.

[DPG21920]

Tim looking infinitely better tonight.

[TPnumber1]

and 1 timmy

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!

Playing much better today

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

timmehhh

[Chieflion]

Duncan making the younger Gasol his personal bitch.

[austN Spur]

tim duncan makes it look easy

[galvatron3000]

What did Haislip do?

[Libri]

Gasol has no answer for Tim.

[quentin_compson]

Duncan is teaching those Grizzlies a lesson.

[DPG21920]

Much better work by Blair on Randolph defensively on that possession.

[angelbelow]

Like the energy for this game. Hopefully it doesn't disappear in the 3rd.

[angelbelow]

What did Haislip do?

Nothing, seems like Pop just wanted to speak with Blair for a sec.

[superjames1992]

Small ball time!!

[austN Spur]

small ball lineup

[Chieflion]

Will we see Blair and Young in the game against each other?

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck small ball Pop, FUCK

[angelbelow]

Small ball ... let see how this turns out..

[Refocus]

Guess Pop wants it to be close.

[mystargtr34]

Small Ball... seriously.

RJ on Randolph?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

blair out immediately zach bo immediately got a off board

[Spurs Brazil]

4-0 run since the fucking small ball

Why change what's going well Pop, FUCK

[Ice009]

Pop should call a time out on himself. Why go small???????????????????

[galvatron3000]

Nothing, seems like Pop just wanted to speak with Blair for a sec.

I was referring to the posts saying Haislip sucks

[024]

this is not going to turn out well...

[siraulo23]

blair comes out, randolph immediately got an off reb

[superjames1992]

What did Haislip do?
He came in on one defensive possession and committed an idiotic foul. Then Blair came back in.

[mystargtr34]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[angelbelow]

Well Memphis gets a quick 4 points.

[itzsoweezee]

*groan*

[Spurs Brazil]

Play Ian instead of this weak small ball

[dbestpro]

Pop remains brain dead. Randolf had done nothing. He takes out Blair, goes small, and turns the Memphis bigs into allstars.

[Ice009]

HOW can we watch this????????


Everytime Pop goes small we get murdered. I can't watch this shit. WHAT A FUCKING JOKE.

[dbestpro]

why does Pop call a time out because small ball can't compete and then returns the same failing line up.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another one...

FUCK YOU POP

[mystargtr34]

http://peoplesaystuff.com/images/greggpopovich.jpg

"Four fuckin rings bitches"

[Ice009]

FUCK YOU POP you stupid fucking MOFO.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

seriosuly fcuk you pop

[td4mvp21]

Try Ian, Pop. Can't fuck us over as bad as RJ on Randolph.

[dbestpro]

It is so painful to watch the small ball D.

[td4mvp21]

We were up 11 when Pop went small. Now only up 5.

[angelbelow]

I wonder if RJ ever complains about having to guard big 4's like Z-Bo? Or does Pop just "understand" and go easy on him?

[DPG21920]

Ian is in.

[Chieflion]

Ian sighting.

[Ice009]

Alright RJ is a mental error. That trade was a mental error ;).

I'd like RJ included in a trade package for a good player.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

take a fcukin seat RJ

[dbestpro]

Ian on the floor!

[DPG21920]

:elephant

Early foul on Ian, but he did pretty good work there.

[Chieflion]

Good foul by Ian.

[angelbelow]

I know people like to say "Pop won 4 rings lets trust him" but Pop didnt win 4 rings with the small ball strategy.

[mystargtr34]

RJ has no competitive fire. Just give up offensive rebound and doesnt box out.

[DPG21920]

Damn it. 2 fouls on Ian.

[dbestpro]

He may not do great, but his size and minutes will help keep the smalls from running out of gas.

[Spurs Brazil]

2nd on Ian

[Libri]

Ian already with two fouls.

[Chieflion]

Bad foul. Ian picking up some early fouls.

[mystargtr34]

I know people like to say "Pop won 4 rings lets trust him" but Pop didnt win 4 rings with the small ball strategy.

I was being sarcastic :lol...

[angelbelow]

Too agressive :)

[quentin_compson]

Mahinmi in, I like it.

[angelbelow]

I was being sarcastic :lol...

Oh, it wasnt directed at you. Just reminded me of those who like to go there.

[DPG21920]

Ian is doing a good job on Randolph. He is keeping him off the boards.

[Ice009]

Marc Gasol just used Tim's move. lol.

[angelbelow]

RJ has no competitive fire. Just give up offensive rebound and doesnt box out.

Hard to blame him if hes being forced to guard bigger players that hes not accustomed to guarding.

[td4mvp21]

Or maybe Pop should not go with Ian :lol

[Chieflion]

First miss this season for Ian.

[DPG21920]

Ian got fouled. :lol He is knocking some dudes around on defense.

[quentin_compson]

Manu saving the ball again.

[dbestpro]

Ian just needs some minutes to gel. He's a little tight right now.

[TPnumber1]

ian play with too much energy..

[Chieflion]

Duncan got 2 blocks already.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another TD block

[Refocus]

Well this isn't gonna help Ian for more playing time. :P Hopefully he picks it up. (if he plays again)

[angelbelow]

Ian looks too glittery. He needs to relax a bit if he wants to produce.

[mystargtr34]

I like the aggressiveness of Ian... not afraid to shoot.

[Ice009]

I want to see Tim grab Pop aside and YELL at him. Pop WAKE UP to yourself. Why doesn't he have to do this silly substitution shit every time we have something good going he puts a strange small ball lineup out there.

[dbestpro]

Hey, Ian looked tight, didn't do crap and still was better on mixing it up than any small ball option that Pop has.

[Spurs Brazil]

3rd quarter
Bobcats - 93
Suns - 58

[mystargtr34]

Man 13-2 run for the Grizz since Pop decided to fuck around with the lineup for no reason.

[DPG21920]

I think Ian is doing fine. Not great and he is a little to ramped up, but he is doing a solid job defensively on a tough player. Has Randolph scored since Ian has been put in?

[alchemist]

why take Blair out?

[Ice009]

ian play with too much energy..

I like that Ian is playing hard. I'm not going to say anything negative about him. Give him a chance to settle down. He is playing hard and with energy and I always like that.

[superjames1992]

Mahinmi is getting schooled out there. That's why he hasn't hardly played at all this season. It's not some conspiracy that Pop is pulling on us. Geez, Pop knows what he's doing.

And that was an awesome save by Manu!!!

[Libri]

Since Ian is playing, I hope that Pop has finally realized that small ball gets the Spurs in trouble.

[Chieflion]

Thabeet enters the game.

[hsxvvd]

Pop's used the whole team already.

[Ice009]

3rd quarter
Bobcats - 93
Suns - 58

Holy shit Bobcats playing HOT.

Boy were they awesome defensively last night.

[mystargtr34]

Hard to blame him if hes being forced to guard bigger players that hes not accustomed to guarding.

He has to put up a better fight... hes a big 6'7" and hes going to be occasionally forced to guard bigger player, he cant just concede.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

theo in for TD oh great

[TPnumber1]

nice def ian

[Behrooz24]

Blair vs Thebeet plz. Do it Pop!

[dbestpro]

Ian drew the foul!

[Chieflion]

Ian draws the charge on Zach Randolph.

[Libri]

Nice defense play by Ian.

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG, Ian got a call

[DPG21920]

Ian great job! That is impressive lateral quickness for a big man.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Mahinmi defending Z-Bo well.

[mystargtr34]

Thabeet in put in Blair.

[angelbelow]

Nice D by Ian.

[Libri]

3 fouls on Ian

[TPnumber1]

mahimi idiot...

[hsxvvd]

3 on Ian already.

[galvatron3000]

Ian looks too glittery. He needs to relax a bit if he wants to produce.

After playing well a few games ago then not playing in the next game at all then to get thrust two games later, I'd be confused too. I think it was a mistake not playing him after playing well the game before, Lakers or not. Should have taken advantage of Gasol not being there and buinlding the young man's confidence. I think not playing him hurt his confidence more than playing badly against the Lakers could have just given the circumstances around the time frame.

[Sigz]

lol Ian.

[Chieflion]

Ian's 3rd foul. Zach using his experience on Ian.

[Ice009]

Man Ian might foul out quicker than even Eric B tried to tell us.

[itzsoweezee]

bullshit call

[dbestpro]

I think Ian will do a little better with Timmy off the floor. Ian will be more assertive.

[angelbelow]

He has to put up a better fight... hes a big 6'7" and hes going to be occasionally forced to guard bigger player, he cant just concede.

I know... I agree with you. I just feel for him.

[DPG21920]

Nice board by Ian.

[hsxvvd]

Mason looks to be hot. We could do with a big night from him

[Chieflion]

Theo fouls Randolph. Randolph is making people foul with his play.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Totally different energy, attitude and chemistry tonight vs last night.

See, last night was a classic letdown game.

[taps]

mahinmi trying his best, seems like he's doing the little things

[dbestpro]

The important thing here is the smalls are not wearing themselves out trying to guard guys 6 inches bigger than themselves.

[angelbelow]

Lol Z-Bo is a foul drawing machine tonight.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu missing FTs lately. WTF?

[Behrooz24]

Manu jinxed =[

[Libri]

Thabeet in put in Blair.

Blair is licking his chops.

[Chieflion]

Manu missed both.

[DPG21920]

Ian comes in a the Grizz run is stopped. Lead back up to 5. Ian is really busting his ass on Randolph.

[angelbelow]

mahinmi trying his best, seems like he's doing the little things

Yea, lets hope thats what the coaching staff is looking for.

[Ice009]

LOOK at that shit with two legit bigs. Look how clogged up that lane was.

[angelbelow]

Is hill scared of contact?

[DPG21920]

WTF was that?

[TPnumber1]

wtf

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 27-24 after one

[dbestpro]

The few productive plays by Theo and Ian makes a big difference.

[Libri]

Crappy way to end the quarter.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Gotta shoot that, George.

Ian looks pretty good to me - his D was great, and at least one of those fouls was a phantom.

[angelbelow]

Damn it.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

...manu has to play with a lot more confidence...

[Ice009]

I know... I agree with you. I just feel for him.

Who do you feel for? RJ?

What about Bruce Bowen. He has less of a build than RJ and played tougher against bigger guys.

RJ is simply soft. I don't know if Pop is trying to get him to play tougher or what, but it's not working. He just keeps getting abused.

[DPG21920]

Manu's scoring is so bad as of late. I hope that is not indicative of things to come.

[superjames1992]

I can't believe Manu missed both free throws.

On another forum, I made a thread about the leaders in the NBA in FT Percentage. I specifically pointed out that I was surprised that Manu was shooting 90.1% (at the time). Then the next game he started 1-3 from the line and now he's 0-2 so far in this game! I jinxed him, LOL!!! ARGH!!!

[mystargtr34]

Despite being 0-2 with 3 PF's... i have no problem with being out there or what he has done. He's not going to go 20-10 every game, this is part of his learning.

[superjames1992]

...manu has to play with a lot more confidence...
What's he supposed to do? That shot was getting blocked if he didn't do that. It was Hill's fault for not taking the open corner three.

[DPG21920]

Yup, and he is defending one of the best low post scorers in the game and doing a damn good job.

[alchemist]

Even though we're up, it feels like yesterday's game. Started pretty good then it's been sluggish since.

[angelbelow]

Who do you feel for? RJ?

What about Bruce Bowen. He has less of a build than RJ and played tougher against bigger guys.

RJ is simply soft. I don't know if Pop is trying to get him to play tougher or what, but it's not working. He just keeps getting abused.

Thats why i said "accustomed to." RJ was never a defensive stopper. He was just known for his above average defense. If you arent a great defensive stopper you cant get away with guarding someone youre not used to guarding.

[Spurs Brazil]

small ball again

[TPnumber1]

ian on the bench

[Ice009]

Manu's scoring is so bad as of late. I hope that is not indicative of things to come.

I think Manu is trying to use everyone on the team. He's not looking for his own shot as much because I think he is a true team player and he's trying to play more of a team game.

If he was more selfish I think he'll get going again. I don't know if you agree with that?

[dbestpro]

Pop with a small ball attack again!

[BanditHiro]

where is the pick and roll

[TPnumber1]

stupid ofensive foul ratliff

[Spurs Brazil]

Small ball = No rebs

Fuck Pop, fuck

[superjames1992]

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

[Chieflion]

Manu tres.

[mystargtr34]

Small ball again :lol

[superjames1992]

Ratliff sucks.

[Ice009]

What is Roger doing passing to THEO?????????

[angelbelow]

Damn Mase

[Ice009]

RJ has regressed the last few games IMO. He's going back into jumpshot mode.

[austN Spur]

damm tied @ 30. this game looks like its not going to be easy

[Chieflion]

Grizzlies keep subbing in rookies!

[DPG21920]

I think Manu is trying to use everyone on the team. He's not looking for his own shot as much because I think he is a true team player and he's trying to play more of a team game.

If he was more selfish I think he'll get going again. I don't know if you agree with that?

His passing has been great, I was talking more about his shot. His shot looks off and he is not getting to the rim very much.

[angelbelow]

Just noticed Manu and Hill are in too, Mase should avoid trying to make plays for now..

[BanditHiro]

teams just don't fear us anymore

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wheres blair..

[Libri]

Tinsley already frustrated by Hills defense.

[quentin_compson]

Hill has a nice way of provoking offensive fouls.

[BanditHiro]

that line up was an absolute joke

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol their scrubs are shitting on us

[Behrooz24]

Where's an enforcer like Matt Bonner when you need him?!

[Spurs Brazil]

With that small ball shit, Memphis is killing us inside

[TD 21]

Pop better not rush to put Parker and Duncan back in. This game is going fine and if the Spurs are going to win it, it's likely going to come down to the final few minutes. It's very unlikely they build up an insurmountable lead to the point that he can rest them the entire 4th. Pop should keep them both to 15-16 minutes in the 1st half, lean on Jefferson more and when Gasol and Randolph are in at the same time, stay big at all costs.

As an aside, why was Hairston re-assigned at a time when the Spurs could use as much depth as possible? In a week from now, when (barring another injury) the Spurs will presumably be healthy, then he could be assigned.

[superjames1992]

damm tied @ 30. this game looks like its not going to be easy
The Grizzlies are a good team and this is a road game. What did you all expect?

[angelbelow]

Theo doing his best Blair impression.

[siraulo23]

why do we use Jefferson at the 4 so much?

[Ice009]

His passing has been great, I was talking more about his shot. His shot looks off and he is not getting to the rim very much.

Ok fair enough. That is true as well. It does look off. Does he not have the legs for it you think or is it confidence? I suppose it would be legs because he is not going to the rim either like you said.

[alchemist]

-small lineup = gets killed inside
-tall lineup = gets killed inside + foul prone

team is in a funk

[ElNono]

They're getting everything in the paint... We've lost our lead twice going small...

[BanditHiro]

mike bibby

[dbestpro]

I know some folks around here would defend Pop even if he pulled an OJ and I know we have 4 rings with him as coach. The question is how many of those rings came by playing small ball and how many championships has small ball ever won?

[Ice009]

Thats why i said "accustomed to." RJ was never a defensive stopper. He was just known for his above average defense. If you arent a great defensive stopper you cant get away with guarding someone youre not used to guarding.

Yeah, but RJ is not even putting up a fight. He must be weaker than he looks because to me he looks very strong, but then I see him get manhandled all the time.

[DPG21920]

Ok fair enough. That is true as well. It does look off. Does he not have the legs for it you think or is it confidence? I suppose it would be legs because he is not going to the rim either like you said.

I think it is his legs and plus sometimes guys just go through slumps. But after a while of looking explosive, he has reverted back to looking shaky.