Spurs vs. Nuggets Game Three -- Game Blog

[Spurminator]

WOW!!

What a shot by Manu!!


Side note, the Spurs need to stop trying to "swat" Boykins' layups... if they'd just stick their hands straight over the ball they'd get the block.

[myhc]

they can't stop Manu. they can't. everybody in the whole freaking building knows it and they can't do a damn thing about it. :elephant

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Martin loses it out of bounds but ref gives ball to Denver. Martin tackles Manu in scramble for ball.

[TDfan2007]

Manu to the line:

first on is....off?

second...off! WTF!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Manu shows he's human and a Spur and misses both free throws.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Miller rejected. Camby layup. 57-50

[TDfan2007]

Tim is useless on both offense and defense but we're still in the game because the nugs are commiting stupid fouls

[TDfan2007]

Tony and Tim need to get their heads out of their asses

[myhc]

Tony doing what he does best. Being inconsistent and missing free throws

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Parker fouled by Boykins. The fouls situation is righting itself a bit.

Parker clanks FT1 WTF!!!

Duncan sits.

Parker drains 2nd FT.

58-50

[TwoHandJam]

Duncan and Parker are MIA.

Can someone help Manu out? PLEASE?

[spursupporter]

get beno in for tony!!!

[TDfan2007]

Parker get the bejesus knocked out of him and heads to the line

Timeout Denver

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Nene misses. Parker drives and is fouled. Commercial timeout. Parker at line again in 2 minutes.

[TDfan2007]

will Tim even get 10 tonight?

This is seriously the worst I've seen him in the series. WTF! :pctoss

[myhc]

Ugh. We could've put this game away but Denver keeps on hanging around. I don't like this. :depressed

[vsnba]

nazr is turning ball over, Parker is not sharp today. Manu palying great. Spurs has make free throw to win this game

[vincerodriguez23]

we gotta make them free throws

[bigbendbruisebrother]

bigbendbruisebrother,

please keep doing the play by play. Thanks

Okay. Will do.

[boutons2]

damn, Spurs getting lots of fouls, but shooting 53%, 8-15, even Manu missed 2. It would be great to have 13-15, another 5 pts out front. FTs count.

Spurs defense too tough for Nuggets.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Let's see Barry at point, with Manu at two PLEASE POP!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Not to be.

Parker at line SHORT on shot one. Shot two swish. 59-50

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Rasho and Manu force turnover. Horry misses bank.

[spursupporter]

go spurs go!!!

[TMSKILZ]

unreal this team with FT's!!!!

How many game shave we slipped up on b/c we missed 9 Ft's or more & let teams stay close & tight @ the end to hit desperation shots against us when we should have put the game away!

[TDfan2007]

Everybody is missing FT's tonight, must be something in the water in Denver

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Bullshit call on Manu. Bowen holds Anthony and is called for continuation. Melo short on FT 1, makes 2nd. Denver shooting 50% from line.

[Tek_XX]

Tony Is Holding Us Back

[spursupporter]

damn! let beno play!

[TDfan2007]

that shoulda been a flagrant on Denver!

[myhc]

Seriously, has Eva got Tony's balls by that much? What is up with him?

[TMSKILZ]

TP & his usual Hoodni act during the playoffs & 2nd 1/2!

[TDfan2007]

and thanks to that shitty call Melo hits a jumper

[TMSKILZ]

score check?

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Parker trying to do too much. Turns ball over and fouls.

Butler throws elbow at MANU. No call.

Anthony drains jumper. Spurs 59-53.

[ducks]

the refs are funny tonight more traverling calling then I every saw in a game

[Dre_7]

Over the back on Anthony??!?!??!?!?!

Same thing that happened when Tim got his 3rd!!!

Bull Crap!!!

[TDfan2007]

we only have 9 points this quarter and Pop refuses to play Beno and Brent.

[TDfan2007]

oh goodie, Tim's comming in

[TMSKILZ]

we lost this game, instead of blowing this game wide open during this Qtr, we're letting Den right back in it & to gain confidence, Oh & we're missing Ft's again!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Manu misses layup.

Buckner throws up airball.

Bowen fouls Anthony.

Anthony hits first.

Duncan checks in.

Anthony misses second.

[TDfan2007]

What The Fuck Is Going On Here!!!!!!!!!!

[Dre_7]

Come on Spurs!!!!

Lets score some points! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

[TMSKILZ]

score?

[Tek_XX]

dARE I SAY IT

DUNCAN SUCKS TONIGHT

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Beno in with TD Manu Rasho and Bowen.

Duncan long rebound off Udrih miss.

Anthony steals ball.

Denver layup. Spurs timeout.

Duncan too slow to make his move!

Spurs 59-56.

[boutons2]

damn, the Spurs look like shit in the 3rd qtr, now the Nuggets are right back in it.

[myhc]

Tim having quite possibly one of the worst games in his career.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Shit.

[Supergirl]

well, Beno's out there and he just missed a 3.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Time for Duncan to at least arrive in the Pepsi Center wouldn't you say?

[TMSKILZ]

Pop is hard to figure out. This is the same thing happenign back in 4Qtr of Game 1 & he refuses to sub.

Unreal!

[boutons2]

yes, Tim sucks tonight. horrible horrible game.

[TDfan2007]

dARE I SAY IT

DUNCAN SUCKS TONIGHT

say it all you want. You're right!

This fucking blows!

Tim and Tony can't get anything tonight and Manu has dissapeared this quarter! :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss

[Supergirl]

Yeah, I don't understand what's up with Tim. It's not his ankle - not after the way he played in Game 2.

[Tek_XX]

pop just assumes Duncan will save his ass

[chaco]

9 points !! WTF.

[Uncle Donnie]

I can't believe how bad Tim and Tony are playing. Unbelievable....this is the playoffs, wake the hell up.

We are freaking lucky to even be in this game, let alone hanging on to a lead.

[boutons2]

Spurs have 9 pts in the 3rd qtr. INCONSISTENT as hell, can't keep a lead.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Tim having quite possibly one of the worst games in his career.

What the hell is Parker on? Sometimes he just looks like a rookie again.

I hope Pop is ripping them all new ones. They'd better right this thing in a hurry. Damnit!

[Supergirl]

Has Robinson played at all yet?
Has Barry? We need some offense.

[boutons2]

ugly, weird fucking game, Nuggets are doing anything, but the Spurs can't keep their distance. damn, going to be a tough 4th qtr

[bigbendbruisebrother]

2:59 left in third. 59-56 Spurs.

On floor for Spurs: Duncan, Udrih, Rasho, Manu and Bowen.

Duncan misses again.

[Dre_7]

Feels like game 1 again!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Anthony clanks front iron.

RASHO from 15!

[TDfan2007]

Rasho For 2!!!!!!!!!!!!

[myhc]

Tim is 2 for freaking 10 tonight

[bigbendbruisebrother]

61-56

[myhc]

and then rasho of all people saves our ass

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Jim Gray: Pop told Tim, "No one can stop you, just play your game."

[bigbendbruisebrother]

61-58 after Anthony free throws.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Duncan misses signature bank.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Nene blocked.

Duncan wide open and waits for defense. Turnover.

Denver turnover.

[TDfan2007]

This is unbelievable, Tim cannot buy a bucket tonight, he even missed his bank shot!

[TwoHandJam]

Duncan has been in the league how long????


If your shots aren't falling.

GO TO THE RACK!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Barry back in for Manu. Duncan misses again.

[polandprzem]

Damn do not play TIM !

[TMSKILZ]

Wow Tim sucks big time 2night!

He's settling for jumpers instead of attack the rim, unreal!

[Dre_7]

Spurs will have a big run in the 4th!

[kolko]

0-8 FG Duncan in the 3rd quarter

[boutons2]

Tim, admit you suck tonight, and stop shooting!! make some plays, you're just pure shit tonight.

[Supergirl]

Tim Duncan missed 8 shots in the 3rd quarter. Yikes.

[TDfan2007]

That's it im gone.

I'm watching this game in my living room and hope it doesn't turn into another game 1 for us.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Tim looks bummed. 2 of 12.

Come on guys!

End of 3rd. 61-58 Spurs.

[Uncle Donnie]

Wow Tim sucks big time 2night!

He's settling for jumpers instead of attack the rim, unreal!

Exactly. I hate to say it but Duncan is playing scared. It's tough to watch.

[myhc]

Yea, this is real surprising. Tim should know enough by now if your jumper isn't falling, take it to the freaking rim and throw it down on somebody or draw a foul at least.

[boutons2]

Tim 2-11, including a lot of 6 ft shoots that are 1 ft short. amazing.

[IceColdBrewski]

The writing is on the wall if Duncan and Parker can't pull their heads out of their asses.

[TMSKILZ]

Tim should be embarassed @ himself for letting Den discate his game 2night. he's just a jump shooter 2night, not even being aggressive to the rim, BUMS!

[spursupporter]

dammit dammit dammit!!!!

[Supergirl]

Spurs outscored 17-11 in the 3rd - is that a team all time low?

[2centsworth]

This is expected of Tony, happens every freakin year, but Tim is a freakin disappointment

[Spurminator]

It's a rare occasion that Tim Duncan is a liability on offense... but it's happened twice this series.

They need to either get him some easy dunks or just keep him out there as a decoy.

[Supergirl]

GO SPURS GO.
Make a run in the 4th. Nothing else matters but the final 12 of the game.

[Tek_XX]

Wow tim looks amazed like he has no clue what is wrong with him

is it possible this altitude thing is bigger issue than i thought

[boutons2]

Spurs can play some ugly fucking basketball, and bring the other team into the ugliness.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Tim is just so hesitant. I don't get it. He had the ball and WAITED for the defense. He could've dunked it.

Manu has been resting for a bit, so Pop still has his eye on the ball.

Has Barry taken a shot since his 2nd quarter 3 ball?

[myhc]

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss

[bigbendbruisebrother]

One bright spot: the shitty shooting happened in the 3rd as opposed to the 4th in game 1. We'll hang on for the win. I feel it. BELIEVE!

[Spurminator]

I'd like to see the Beno-Barry-Manu backcourt that was so successful in the first half...

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Boykins turnover.

[Frenchise player]

We are still up by 3, let's believe.

[Spurminator]

He just needed to be double teamed...

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Tim Baseline!!!

[1Parker1]

Will this be the first time EVERYONE has lost Vbookie? :)

I don't think any1 predicted Duncan having this bad of a game...

[myhc]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Tim Made A Shot!

[polandprzem]

wow Tim scores !

[spursupporter]

go spurs go!!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Denver miss. Beno mugged. No call. Spurs ball. 63-58.

TD misses. Rasho fouled on rebound. Good hustle Rasho.

Doug Moe looks like he is embalmed.

Spurs inbound to Rasho. Beno misses three.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

beno knocks pass away. Anthony guarded by Barry.

Crap call on Manu who fouls Kmart. FT 1 NO, FT 2 NO!!!

[myhc]

It really must be the Denver air thats making everybody on the court miss shots

[spursupporter]

manu must step up now!!!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Manu fouled on hook attempt. Gets whacked and pumps fist. You gotta love that guy.

FT 1 YES
FT 2 YES

65-58 SPURS

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Anthony 3 ball.

65-61

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Check that. Johnson 3.

Then fouls Manu.

[Tobias]

Duncan is sucking it up

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Kmart fouls Barry.

Spurs turnover

[spursupporter]

oh man....

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Barry misses 3

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Timeout Denver.

65-61 SPURS

[boutons2]

This is one game where the Spurs' defense is saving their asses. What ugly Spurs offense.

[Spurminator]

Update: The FCC is investigating the Pepsi Center crowd after a 4th quarter chant involving a euphamism for cow feces which was audible on national TV.

[Frenchise player]

At least we are playing in the Spurs tempo, the nuggets can't run.

[boutons2]

maybe neither team will get 80 pts.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manu is saving our royal asses today!!!!!!!!

[Experiment2100]

Update: The FCC is investigating the Pepsi Center crowd after a 4th quarter chant involving a euphamism for cow feces which was audible on national TV.


That was audience malfunction.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Who is going to step up?

[Tek_XX]

cow feces huh....manure

i don't think they were chanting that

[Supergirl]

I WANT THE SPURS TO GET MILLER FOULED OUT.
Then, I want Martin fouled out.

[spursupporter]

why robinson is not playing?

[bigbendbruisebrother]

scolling back reading comments.

Ugly is going to win this game.

[Tobias]

cmon! T up Martn again refs, show some cajoles!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

why robinson is not playing?

Pop is emphasizing Defense. I don't think BigDog can guard Anthony.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Miller baseline.

65-63 9 minutes+

[bigbendbruisebrother]

TD baby hook!
67-63

[Tobias]

*groan*

[Tobias]

Spurs better start putting some points up. All the D in the world wont keep your 2 pt lead alive.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Melo misses 3.

Manu No.

Miller yes.

67-65 FUCK

[myhc]

duncan finds his range--8 inches

:lol

[Tobias]

I retract my statement ^_^

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Duncan can't buy one.

Offensive foul on Denver. Udrih played D!!!

[myhc]

Big Shot Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Parker back in.

Bowen huge 2!

[Uncle Donnie]

fuck Yeah Robert Fucking Horry

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Horry steals inbounds.

HITS A THREE!!!!

[myhc]

That Guy Is An Assassin!!!!!

[spursupporter]

Horry!!!

[Tobias]

Rob Horry!!!

[Experiment2100]

Horry AGAIN

[kolko]

Horry!!!!

[Manu20]

Horry back to back 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[myhc]

Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Hoooooooooorrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TwoHandJam]

Biiiiiiiiiiig Shot Rob!!!!!!

[Uncle Donnie]

fuck Yeah Robert Fucking Horry

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Bowen blocks ball out of bounds. 72-65.

Airball Denver.

Horry rebounds.

HORRY FOR THREE!!!

[Experiment2100]

Welcome to the Playoffs Rob. (offensively)

[Spurminator]

IT'S ROBERT HORRY TIME MOTHER FUCKERS.

[myhc]

Ladies and Gentleman, you are watching a LIVING LEGEND

[spursupporter]

Ole Ole Ole Ole

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Hell Yesss!!!!

Big Shot Bob Rides Again!!!

Spurs 75-65. Holy Shit!!!

[Supergirl]

I love Robert Horry.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Wheeeeee!!!!

[chaco]

Spurs by 10.

[myhc]

I love Big Shot Bob. I really do! :elephant

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Big Shot Rob!

[Uncle Donnie]

if i had a sister, i would be e-mailing robert horry Right now
:lmao

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Robert Horry with the steal and 6 points in 25 seconds!

5:52 left. Denver ball.

Camby hammered and will shoot two.

[Spurminator]

Anthony is using that off arm like a wrecking ball and it's not getting called.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Camby FT1 yes. FT 2 yes.

[Tobias]

Duncan still can't find the rim

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Come On Duncan!!!!

[Tek_XX]

Spurs do not fuck this up

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Duncan fouled on attempt by Camby. Run clock baby, run clock.

Timmy FT 1 rattles out. FT 2 YES

76-67

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Kmart back door.

[Tobias]

Whats with this "We have a lead, so lets dump it to Duncan - who couldn't find the hole if he were 12 ft tall tonight - every time" strategy?

[Spurminator]

The offense is fucking stagnant and predictable. It's like everything AHF describes even at his most exaggerated.

[Uncle Donnie]

Parker is back in....please, please Tony get your shit together.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

TD misses rebound. Shot clock snafu. Timeout Spurs TD avoids jumpball.

As crappy as Tim is playing, it sure burns clock.

Here's my gameplan for the last 4 minutes.

Run clock and find Bob.

[Tek_XX]

there's a shit load of time folks, SPURS STILL HAVE TO WORK TO WIN THIS GAME

[vsnba]

whose ball

[bigbendbruisebrother]

4:36 left. Spurs up 76-69.

Spurs need a bucket here.

[Tobias]

Spurs ball

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Duncan to Horry no.

[Tobias]

Hah, Bowen got away with a foul on Melo there.Tomahawking his shoulder

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Melo misses. Bowen is in his shorts.

Denver ball out of bounds.

Camby top of key. 76-71

[SuBZer0]

Damn Camby...lead is 5

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Duncan fucks up. Misses.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Miller scores. 76-73.

[SuBZer0]

Andre gets a layup after TD misses - lead down to 3!!!!

[Tobias]

gay. 3 pt lead, Martin blocks parker

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Parker blocked by kmart. out of bounds Spurs ball.

manu drives and draws foul.

[SuBZer0]

Parker gets stopped - KMart

[Spurminator]

And finally Manu touches the ball.

[Uncle Donnie]

Damn, TP has done absolutely nothing in this game. Put Udrih back in please.

[Tek_XX]

oK I'M SORRY POPOVICH BUT YOU ARE WAY TO PREDICTABLE, EVER HEARD OF MANU

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Manu at the line.

1 YES!

2 YES!

[Spurminator]

Predicted: Carmelo Anthony will throw a punch at Bruce Bowen before the end of the series.

[spursupporter]

lol

[SuBZer0]

Manu makes both...26pts WHO'S DA MANU???

THey should really concentrate on isolation against Boykins - he has 5 fouls so he can't be too aggresive

[bigbendbruisebrother]

2:40 left.

boykins feeds Melo. Bowen stuffs but is called for foul (bullshit all ball).

Anthony misses first FT.

FT #2 is in.

78-74.

[Experiment2100]

Melo makes 1

[spursupporter]

dammmit!!!!

[Tobias]

Manu The Threee!!!

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Manu Tres!!!

[SuBZer0]

THE 3 BY GINOBIIIIILII

CLutch, clutch clutch ...

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manu Manu Manu!!!!

[spursupporter]

Yay!

[Supergirl]

Manu makes both...26pts WHO'S DA MANU???

THey should really concentrate on isolation against Boykins - he has 5 fouls so he can't be too aggresive

AGREED

[Spurminator]

LOL... Dead silence during these free throws... It's like a funeral.

Actually, anyone remember the beginning of Teen Wolf?

[Tobias]

Note to Duncan: stop jacking your junk up and give the ball to Manu or Horry.

[Uncle Donnie]

Manu, Horry, and Bowen are the only Spurs that have done shit in this game.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Horry fouls kmart.

Manu puts Spurs up 81-74.

kmart ft 1, in.

Pepsi center is quiet.

kmart ft 2, in.

81-76

[Tobias]

Anthony scores on break. 81-78

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Horry, Parker, Manu, Bowen and TD.

1.50 left.

Manu drives misses.

Anthony fast break.

81-78

[Tobias]

ohh boy.

[Tek_XX]

Oh Gawd

[Uncle Donnie]

Damn these refs must hate Manu.

[beck253]

Tp Is An Asshole

[Tobias]

Parker can't even put a layup up

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Parker clanks after Duncan falls asleep on pick and roll. Nearly turned it over.

Denver ball.

1:10 remaining.

Manu rebounds. Parker drives and is stuffed by Camby.

DUNCAN GLASS!!!!

[Uncle Donnie]

Game over, we win.

[Tobias]

Manu gets HAMMERED

[Experiment2100]

Flagrant 2 on Melo

[MaNuMaNiAc]

JESUS! that was foul! lol

[beck253]

Anthony You Fucking Looser

[Uncle Donnie]

fucking Punk Ass Bitches. You Look Like Aunt Jemima With A Mustache You Fuckin Bitch.

[Manu20]

Fuck Carmelo!

[Tobias]

Melo's a fuckin douche

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Td Saves Spurs. 83-78 Spurs

Manu fouled hard with 22 seconds left. Camby and Anthony need to be tossed.

Anthony tossed. Denver is out of this fucking series. Melo is a piece of shit.

BYE BYE DENVER

[Spurminator]

Well, I was half right.

Carmelo is a dick. Fuck him. It's unfortunate that Manu has to take the punishment for Bowen getting into Melo's puny thug brain.

[kolko]

Carmelo ejected

[Tek_XX]

i love you manu

[Dre_7]

Nice Melo!!

Cant beat em, so just try and injury them.

Hope he gets a 1 game suspension!

[Supergirl]

MELO SHOULD BE SUSPENDED FOR THE NEXT GAME.
(isn't flagrant 2 automatic suspension? )

[bigbendbruisebrother]

We need to add Anthony to the whiny bitch wannabe thug thread.

[Tobias]

Yeah, three guys fucked Manu up. Kmart and Buckner too. Suspend em all!

[vsnba]

Manu is MVP, Duncan Horrible man. I dont think win championship if duncan plays like this

[myhc]

Bye Bye Carmelo You Street Thug Bitch

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Manu at line shooting technical. Yes.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

2nd tech no.

Spurs ball.

[Tobias]

Hah Miller messes the layup off the steal.

[Uncle Donnie]

Just give it up bitches.

[Tek_XX]

wow barry just can't control those sucking urges

[Spurminator]

Good defense by Tony on that break.

For all of Tony's offensive woes tonight, he was very good defensively for the most part.

[myhc]

GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAHA melo! HAHA kmart! HAHA dre!

[Supergirl]

Yahoo isn't acknowledging the tech FTs. Weird

[bigbendbruisebrother]

miller steals inbound. missed layup phew.

Spurs gather as manu goes to line.

George Karl looks disheveled and beaten.

Manu 31 points.

GAME!!!

86-78 SPURS WIN.

53 bench points for spurs.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manu is DA MAN!!!!

[Uncle Donnie]

If only I had a dollar for everytime that dork Musberger said "the Argentinian".