Chieflion
01-23-2010, 10:32 AM
Box score: http://www.nba.com/games/20100122/HOUSAS/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0020900633#nbaGIboxscore
I am not going to post the stats here. If you want the stats, go to the link provided above if it really means anything. I just want to point out how the players looked this game.
Starting lineup: Tony Parker, George Hill, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair
Tony Parker: Overall, a solid performance from our starting point guard. He did a good job finding players in the 1st half but the team went away with that in the 2nd half. We need the Tony Parker of last season fast. And he needs to shoot above 50% to be himself. His defense was average and he stole the ball twice, whichis well above his average.
George Hill: Another hard earned start for George Hill, but he had to suck this game. Despite putting up double digit points, he took 15 shots. George Hill was inefficient and did not get to the line a lot, mainly taking 3 point shots, 9 three point attempts to be exact. He needs to be more aggressive and attack the rim. He could not stop Trevor Ariza who was taller and longer than him, another negative for Hill. The only reason why you noticed him so much this game is because he played a team leading 35 minutes and 12 seconds.
Richard Jefferson: Stop being so soft, Richard Jefferson, recently, that has been Richard's weakness. His defense was atrocious to be exact. He made Shane Battier look like Michael Jordan. Ok, maybe I am exeggarating but Battier went for 14 points on 6 of 6 shooting. I believe the Spurs lost the game here. Offensively, Richard provided some sparks but it was not enough to offset his defensive defiencies this game.
Tim Duncan: Captain Tim reached the awaited 20,000 point milestone this game on a jumper at the top of the key. I expected nothing more from Tm this game. He got to the free throw line, I don't know whether it was the highest amount of times he was shooting at the line for his career this game, but he was aggressive, drawing foul after foul. His defense was solid but the Spurs' game plan hurt the Spurs for some apparent reason.
DeJuan Blair: What beast? DeJuan Blair, the rookie out of Pitt, put up some numbers, but his impact was non-existent. Blair missed easy shots at the rim and struggled all night long. I wouldn't even mention anything about defense, he was checking Chuck Hayes, what do you think?
Bench: Manu Ginobili, Antonio McDyess, Keith Bogans, Matt Bonner, Roger Mason Jr
Manu Ginobili: Chucking threes don't win championships. Is this what Manu's offense has become? He took 7 threes and got to the line only once. Is this the real Manu Ginobili? I liked his rebounding efforts out there and the playmaking, too bad guys were missing shots. Manu did not have his usual impact on the defensive end and was inefficient on offense. Overall, a forgettable night for Manu Ginobili. He was also one of the Spurs to show some fire. He got frustrated and anxious to try win the game.
Antonio McDyess: Did the Spurs really sign Antonio McDyess for most of the MLE? He worked hard on the glass this game, particularly on the offensive boards. He was about the only Spurs to shoot over 50% from the field. He say he did well on offense. His defense hurt the Spurs while Scola, yes stop leaving that guy wide open. Whenver he makes a shot, it pains me.
Keith Bogans: Really, he was a non-factor for the most part, the defense was not needed, his offense was not needed, here was no reason Bogans should have stepped on the court this game.
Matt Bonner: Bonner for 3! Clank! Bonner has not made a single 3 point field goal since his return but in the games he played in, he gave us the goofy continuation play and continues to space the floor for us. Bonner needs his shooting stroke back to really help the Spurs get some points though. His defense was nothing to joke about either. He blocked Landry and got a stop for us too. Did I mention his sick +/- stat? Bonner was a +15 when he was on the court. Fear Bonner. Both times Bonner stepped in onto the court, the Spurs made a run with some good spacing on offense and defensively, was able to get stops. I said stops, suprised? The next highest +/- was Tony Parker with a +2. This shows that Bonner is helping us gain a lot of points while even in a limited role.
Roger Mason: Ya, Pop, why didn't you play Money Mase? Since Bonner's return, Mason has been getting reduced minutes. Was spacing still not needed? With the increase of Hill's minutes, is Mason officially in the doghouse again? Or is there more than what meets the eye?
Coaching: First of all, screw Pop. Ya, did I just say that? With Bonner back, was there a reason to continue this shitty gimmick that made no sense on the Rockets? The Rockets played bigger than they are and Pop goes with small ball. I belive his weird coaching is screwing with our new players this season as they continue to be inconsistent and soft, patheitc on defense. Ending the game, Pop made Duncan double on the perimeter, resulting in Manu guarding Landry for easy buckets on consecutive possessions, which made me explode.
Overall: A poor showing by the Spurs and the coaching staff in general. Even with the help of the refs, the Spurs sucked and sucked some more and bended over for the Rockets, resulting in an ass kicking.
I am not going to post the stats here. If you want the stats, go to the link provided above if it really means anything. I just want to point out how the players looked this game.
Starting lineup: Tony Parker, George Hill, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair
Tony Parker: Overall, a solid performance from our starting point guard. He did a good job finding players in the 1st half but the team went away with that in the 2nd half. We need the Tony Parker of last season fast. And he needs to shoot above 50% to be himself. His defense was average and he stole the ball twice, whichis well above his average.
George Hill: Another hard earned start for George Hill, but he had to suck this game. Despite putting up double digit points, he took 15 shots. George Hill was inefficient and did not get to the line a lot, mainly taking 3 point shots, 9 three point attempts to be exact. He needs to be more aggressive and attack the rim. He could not stop Trevor Ariza who was taller and longer than him, another negative for Hill. The only reason why you noticed him so much this game is because he played a team leading 35 minutes and 12 seconds.
Richard Jefferson: Stop being so soft, Richard Jefferson, recently, that has been Richard's weakness. His defense was atrocious to be exact. He made Shane Battier look like Michael Jordan. Ok, maybe I am exeggarating but Battier went for 14 points on 6 of 6 shooting. I believe the Spurs lost the game here. Offensively, Richard provided some sparks but it was not enough to offset his defensive defiencies this game.
Tim Duncan: Captain Tim reached the awaited 20,000 point milestone this game on a jumper at the top of the key. I expected nothing more from Tm this game. He got to the free throw line, I don't know whether it was the highest amount of times he was shooting at the line for his career this game, but he was aggressive, drawing foul after foul. His defense was solid but the Spurs' game plan hurt the Spurs for some apparent reason.
DeJuan Blair: What beast? DeJuan Blair, the rookie out of Pitt, put up some numbers, but his impact was non-existent. Blair missed easy shots at the rim and struggled all night long. I wouldn't even mention anything about defense, he was checking Chuck Hayes, what do you think?
Bench: Manu Ginobili, Antonio McDyess, Keith Bogans, Matt Bonner, Roger Mason Jr
Manu Ginobili: Chucking threes don't win championships. Is this what Manu's offense has become? He took 7 threes and got to the line only once. Is this the real Manu Ginobili? I liked his rebounding efforts out there and the playmaking, too bad guys were missing shots. Manu did not have his usual impact on the defensive end and was inefficient on offense. Overall, a forgettable night for Manu Ginobili. He was also one of the Spurs to show some fire. He got frustrated and anxious to try win the game.
Antonio McDyess: Did the Spurs really sign Antonio McDyess for most of the MLE? He worked hard on the glass this game, particularly on the offensive boards. He was about the only Spurs to shoot over 50% from the field. He say he did well on offense. His defense hurt the Spurs while Scola, yes stop leaving that guy wide open. Whenver he makes a shot, it pains me.
Keith Bogans: Really, he was a non-factor for the most part, the defense was not needed, his offense was not needed, here was no reason Bogans should have stepped on the court this game.
Matt Bonner: Bonner for 3! Clank! Bonner has not made a single 3 point field goal since his return but in the games he played in, he gave us the goofy continuation play and continues to space the floor for us. Bonner needs his shooting stroke back to really help the Spurs get some points though. His defense was nothing to joke about either. He blocked Landry and got a stop for us too. Did I mention his sick +/- stat? Bonner was a +15 when he was on the court. Fear Bonner. Both times Bonner stepped in onto the court, the Spurs made a run with some good spacing on offense and defensively, was able to get stops. I said stops, suprised? The next highest +/- was Tony Parker with a +2. This shows that Bonner is helping us gain a lot of points while even in a limited role.
Roger Mason: Ya, Pop, why didn't you play Money Mase? Since Bonner's return, Mason has been getting reduced minutes. Was spacing still not needed? With the increase of Hill's minutes, is Mason officially in the doghouse again? Or is there more than what meets the eye?
Coaching: First of all, screw Pop. Ya, did I just say that? With Bonner back, was there a reason to continue this shitty gimmick that made no sense on the Rockets? The Rockets played bigger than they are and Pop goes with small ball. I belive his weird coaching is screwing with our new players this season as they continue to be inconsistent and soft, patheitc on defense. Ending the game, Pop made Duncan double on the perimeter, resulting in Manu guarding Landry for easy buckets on consecutive possessions, which made me explode.
Overall: A poor showing by the Spurs and the coaching staff in general. Even with the help of the refs, the Spurs sucked and sucked some more and bended over for the Rockets, resulting in an ass kicking.