Game Blog: Spurs @ Pistons - Feb 21

[ffadicted]

Game Previews: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147207

Spurs vs. Pistons, last game in the Rodeo Road Trip, a must win after that poor outing in Philly. First Game Blog, let's hope I get off to a good start in my record!

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[bigdog]

Win the game, Spurs. Just win the damn game.....and play Ian.

[spurs10]

As bad as we've been doing, the Pistons have been doing even worse. This game will be a dogfight in Detroit. We need a win..Go Spurs!! I wonder @ TP. We played well in Denver with him resting.

[bigdog]

As bad as we've been doing, the Pistons have been doing even worse. This game will be a dogfight in Detroit. We need a win..Go Spurs!! I wonder @ TP. We played well in Denver with him resting.

Because the ball moves better without TP. If the injury is gonna bother him and limit him, I say they should go as long as they can without him.

[will_spurs]

Parker out: http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2010/02/21/tony-parker-out-against-detroit/

As for the starting line-up, well... ok. Forget about it.

[DesignatedT]

Lol.

Hill
Mason
Bogans
RJ
Duncan

starting lineup

[Pistons < Spurs]

Pistons Vs. Spurs Game 2

I miss the old days of a few years back as both teams are currently dealing with struggles that neither franchise are accustomed to. What was once thought to become a long time rivalry is now just another game on the schedule.

Both teams need a W. Obviously a W means a hell of alot more for the Spurs than it does the Pistons at this point though.

Rip and Tay both recently back from long injuries (they have missed a combined 59 games), are both starting to play very well. Rip especially has been putting up big points lately. This has however taken Stuckey out of the picture a bit. He's been looking to run the point more than score buckets. All fine, but he does need to find a better balance. His ability to get to the hole and draw fouls is more needed than we've seen from him in the last few.

I'm hoping to see each teams rooks go at it a bit tonight. Probably the 2 best 2nd rounders this year, Jonas Jerebko and Dajuan Blair both got game and have each carved out a role on their respective teams. Jonas has been our starting PF and done quite well. A Hard worker and probably more of a hustler than a 'skilled' player who can cause trouble for opponents. Works mostly inside getting rebounds and putbacks but can put it on the floor and also stroke it from 3.

Neither of our offseason acquisitions are playing great right now. Villanueva is hot or cold and Gordon is perhaps finding it difficult to find a rhythm with us having so many scoring guards. Injuries have also effected both of them.

The Pistons have started games off pretty well lately, but struggled with bench play. Someone needs to get it going for us to have a chance.

I'm looking for a Piston win today. We're not the better team but things are just aligning themselves for us. Parker won't play, and with Dice back in the Palace I expect Detroit to be a bit more lively. And I believe this is the Spurs 8th??? road game, ending the Rodeo road trip.

Pistons: 92
Spurs: 84

That's my take, giving Spurs fans a little Detroit perspective. Looking forward to the game, and hope like hell the Spurs get things going again to get Dice a chance to get that ring.

[duncan228]

Parker will sit, have MRI (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/2010/02/parker-will-sit.html)
By Jeff McDonald

Tony Parker will miss today's game at Detroit, coach Gregg Popovich said. Parker, who is battling a strained left hip flexor, will have an MRI on Monday in San Antonio to determine the extent of the injury.

Parker originally suffered his latest injury Feb. 8 against the Lakers, and it has not responded well to treatment. A firmer timetable for Parker's return will be determined after the MRI.

"I thought he was going to be OK after the Indiana game," Popovich said, referring to Wednesday's victory over the Pacers in which Parker had 28 points. "He scored a thousand points that game. Then he came up in the Philly game, he was hurting. So I told him, 'We're going to sit you.' "

In Parker's absence, George Hill will slide to point guard, creating a domino effect in the starting lineup. The Spurs will open small, starting Roger Mason at shooting guard, Keith Bogans at small forward and Richard Jefferson at power forward.

It will be Popovich's 18th unique starting lineup this season.

"Because I'm tricky and smart," Popovich said with a laugh. "This will certainly work, I'm sure."

In related news, the Spurs have recalled Malik Hairston from Austin to replace Parker on the active roster.

[Blackjack]

Bill Schoening: What is it that you try to bring to the game.

Malik Hairston: I try to bring my youth, athleticism and energy; I just want to be a real sparkplug.

It's no wonder Pop can't find the time for him . . .

[Pistons < Spurs]

Hairston back in his hometown, I expect him to have a decent game actually.

[Pistons < Spurs]

There's going to be A LOT of small ball lineups for both sides in this one.

[DPG21920]

This game is going to be terrible.

[Blackjack]

This season stopped being painful once I started viewing Pop's approach as satire.

[emanueldavidginobili]

manu goes for 25 tonight

[tp2021]

This game is going to be terrible.

:lmao

Yeah.

I expect a lot of layups by the Pistons to open this game

[urunobili]

i miss PJ...

[timvp]

*pops fingers*

This should be a good game blog.

[Muser]

Wow..At least put Hairston in at some point then pop

[urunobili]

Do y'all think it's a good idea to open a thread like: "Promise something you'll have to do if the Spurs win it all this year"?

I would walk barefoot from Austin to the San Antonio Riverwalk singing "Go Spurs Go" would anybody join?

[biziofromdowntown]

Hope 2 c Ian tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Does it mean Blair will be the 3rd big off the bench? :(

[tp2021]

Do y'all think it's a good idea to open a thread like: "Promise something you'll have to do if the Spurs win it all this year"?

I would walk barefoot from Austin to the San Antonio Riverwalk singing "Go Spurs Go" would anybody join?

Yes. In nothing but a banana hammock with a stark erection.

[Fpoonsie]

Jesus Christ. Look at that lineup.

[SCdac]

The 18th starting lineup just happens to be the worst :wakeup

Wow, what a season.

[Duncan2177]

Pop is 5150

[Death In June]

What the hell is this? Jefferson and Bogans as the SF/PF combo. Fuck you, Pop.

[Pistons < Spurs]

I like the forntcourt reserve matchups

Villanueva v. Dice
Blair v. Max

[Death In June]

Going small right from the start. Excellent.

[Muser]

Bogans on prince...

[timvp]

The Pistons have some weird pre-game dancing.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Somebody invent the flux capacitor and take mad scientist Pop to the days of the good coach Pop!

[Death In June]

Timmy seems tired? No shit. Maybe starting someone bigger than 6'7 alongside him would alleviate some of his work.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason on Rip will be a nightmare

[timvp]

Pistons sending a strong double team to TD early? They are the last team that still does that.

[Libri]

Another change in the lineup. :elephant

[Spursmania]

Remember when these 2 teams were the elite...:(

[Pistons < Spurs]

Rip's going to get alot of easy shots
Stuckey's should have a field day driving the lane
Tay will be backing down Bogans
Will Bynum Will score 20+

[timvp]

Hairston has owned Prince in the small sample size we've seen it. Hopefully we see it some today.

[biziofromdowntown]

Ben Owned Timmy

[tp2021]

I starting to think Tony isn't the only member of the big 3 who could use some time off.

[Spursmania]

I'm going to grab a sandwich and a beer. I'm going to need the beer.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

timmy is in slow mode on everything

[Pistons < Spurs]

lol Ben .. nice pass to no one!

[Pistons < Spurs]

too easy for Timmy

[SCdac]

DeJuan Blair should be owning this game. Wouldn't have minded him getting the start.

[Chieflion]

CROFL Spurs.

[Libri]

I'm going to grab a sandwich and a beer. I'm going to need the beer.

get two beers

[Spurs Brazil]

We SUCKS

[Dex]

And the craptacular lineup comes out with craptacular defense.

[timvp]

Hill sometimes has a Hideo Nomo-esque windup on his three-pointers.

[biziofromdowntown]

Damn Spurs sucks

[Spursfanfromafar]

And Timeout called to slap Pop from his stupid Small Ball reverie...

[Pistons < Spurs]

Don't worry Spurs .... we always have a scoring drought mid to late first qtr

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

bogans crofl

[BanditHiro]

fucking shit the pistons can't miss and we can't get a decent offensive posession

[Muser]

Fucks sake Pop, how hard is it to see Bogans is getting abused? Give Malik some burn..

[tp2021]

At what point would Pop wave the white flag on the season and start giving the young guys significant PT while sitting Tim and Tony?

[anonoftheinternets]

LOL .. bogans defensive specialist .... good one pop ..

[alchemist]

:lmao Not a Pop hater but sweet Jesus what is this lineup? :wow

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ didn't touch the ball so far, pathetic

[tp2021]

Don't worry Spurs .... we always have a scoring drought mid to late first qtr

Spurs usually have one to end the game.

[timvp]

A bad sign is that the best chemistry the Big 3 has shown all season was in the HEB commercials.

[anonoftheinternets]

Rj on prince would be better... bogans on rip .. hill on stuckey .. mcdyes (who wud hav played well against his old team) and tim and center ... :( we can dream ..

[Libri]

Spurs used to have good starts.

[temujin]

RJ didn't touch the ball so far, pathetic

Not true.

He inbounded twice.

[timvp]

RJ didn't touch the ball so far, pathetic

Parker's fault.

[DesignatedT]

rj sucks.. at least bogans at least tries to do something with the ball. fuck. rj just floats around doesnt do shit and plays hot potato whenever he does get it

[Pistons < Spurs]

Jonas not surrendering the paint to Duncan!!!!

[tp2021]

A bad sign is that the best chemistry the Big 3 has shown all season was in the HEB commercials.

Best acting, too (which is REALLY saying something).

I hardly see any charges drawn anymore.

[Spursfanfromafar]

I think this is possibly the most horrible start to a game this season. I might be wrong, but not very..am sure.

[Death In June]

So Pop calls a time out, and makes no adjustments?

[TIMMYD!]

:lol:lol

We suck.

:lol:lol

[z0sa]

I'm beginning to think Tim Duncan could actually be human.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Manu time

[timvp]

RJ takes a contested 21 footer with a small running at him.

FML.

[Fundamental]

UUUUUggggglllyyyy

[Dex]

I love how Pop's answer to the best offensive rebounding team in the league is to go small from the start.

[BanditHiro]

why is bogans playing so much he is not old

[Pistons < Spurs]

Rip has now hit his last 39 consecutive FT's

[Thompson]

Well, look at the bright side guys; we'll be in garbage time by the 2nd quarter, maybe Ian and Hairston will get some significant minutes tonight.

[TD 21]

Old dog dying a slow, painful death. Unfortunately, a large part of this team's decline is self inflicted, thanks to the poor job done the past few years by Pop and Buford.

I'm so sick and tired of watching undersized, unathletic, one dimensional players getting destroyed repeatedly. Why hasn't Duncan taken this situation into his own hands? It's fucking laughable. Any other player even near his stature in the league would have been making demands and threats a long time ago. He just allows this shit to go on. Unbelievable.

Bogans, Bonner and Finley should be stapled to the bench.

[TIMMYD!]

Later, I'm not watching.

[z0sa]

RJ should do that shit a lot more often

[tp2021]

This thread looks like good therapy for the Spurs fans that can stomach to watch

[timvp]

RJ, Manu and Rip on the court at the same time is good advertising for Rogaine.

[Libri]

Manu making a play.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!!

Good job Manu

[emanueldavidginobili]

vintage manu steal

[temujin]

Get jefferson out of there.

he just doesn't belong.

[SCdac]

Nice to Duncan and Jefferson getting to the line. I thought we were going to half only 4 points at the 6 minute mark for a second.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Mad Scientist Pop has made rooting for the Spurs a profitable exercise for ...therapists.

[Pistons < Spurs]

nice job by Hill

[z0sa]

Tim Duncan is an underrated outlet passer.

[Muser]

Hill!! Wow!

[Dex]

Nice, George Hill goes up for the dunk with the loose dribble.

[timvp]

That was an animalistic move by Hill.

[Pistons < Spurs]

love the hook shot

[Spursfanfromafar]

Guess..how many rebounds so far for the Spurs vs the Pistons - 2 vs 9!

[Pistons < Spurs]

2 on Duncan.

[Dex]

2 fouls on Tim.

[Death In June]

How long until we see an actual PF out there?

[OldSilentHill]

Manu started to play and suddenly we are alive :ihit

[Pistons < Spurs]

:clap Dice :clap

[Amuseddaysleeper]

How long until we see an actual PF out there?

I'd guess around 4:22 in the first quarter mark

[z0sa]

Two bigs in the game for the first time

[Dex]

Pop...leaving Tim in with 2?

Yep, I guess basic rules just don't apply anymore.

[Muser]

Nice to see Dice get a warm reception

[timvp]

Wait, what is this? Two bigs at the same time? Is that allowed?

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason SUCKS

Too bad we could't trade him

[Muser]

Hill is beasting!!

[Pistons < Spurs]

Hill's quick.

[alchemist]

Hill going TP for a stretch.

[timvp]

Who put the rocket booster on Hill?

[Spursmania]

Hill is out of control in a good way, and I'm loving it.

[tp2021]

I hope George takes over. Show your old coach what you can do, Mountain man.

trade tony :stirpot:

[temujin]

jefferson out and the Spurs make a run.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill playing agressive, good to see

[z0sa]

George Hill almost makes 2010 Parker look slow.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Jonas the Viking!

[Libri]

good job Hill

[biziofromdowntown]

Hill 333333333

[timvp]

Blair and Hill ease the pain.

Thank you DeGeorge.

[Pistons < Spurs]

damn turnovers.

[TD 21]

Wait, what is this? Two bigs at the same time? Is that allowed?

Only if at least one is under 6-10, not a shot blocker and lacks athleticism/lateral quickness and even then it's only allowed for brief stretches.

[BanditHiro]

jefferson out and the Spurs make a run.

not really why we are on a run

[timvp]

Did Hill just pull up for a jumper on a 4 on 2?

[biziofromdowntown]

Hill n Beast owning the game now

[SCdac]

Blair gets into the middle of the paint, and dishes out to Hill for a three. McDyess gets an offensive board and putback/FT's...... What about all that is so bad to Popovich????

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice tie the game

[Chieflion]

jefferson out and the Spurs make a run.
Maybe it is because there are now 2 bigs in the game instead of one. :wakeup

[OldSilentHill]

Yes Hill! Keep your momentum.

[z0sa]

It was wide open and Hill is hot right now ... but yeah I expected a pass to Manu.

[alchemist]

George Hill almost makes 2010 Parker look slow.
almost?

[DPG21920]

I don't mind the decision from Hill just because it means he is being aggressive. I want him to be aggressive then work on making the right decisions. In that order.

Yeah, and Hill looks especially fast today. He has long strides and is a quick jumper.

Spurs defense has been "feisty" the latter part of this quarter.

[urunobili]

Hill on PED's... :wakeup

[tp2021]

Did Hill just pull up for a jumper on a 4 on 2?

In all fairness, the transition D was solid. Plus, at this point, with the way Hill is actually making things happen, why the hell not? :lol

[45 bank shot]

pop is not a mad genius but merely insane

[Spursmania]

Maybe it is because there are now 2 bigs in the game instead of one. :wakeup

:pop: I'm going back to small ball as soon as they get on a roll.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill, Blair, it'd be nice to see Malik there too, but I think Bogans will be in...

[45 bank shot]

what's the point of starting a small ball lineup?

[Dex]

zomg, I saw Mahinmi on the bench.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Pistons going small .... Bynum/Rip/Gordon

[Spursfanfromafar]

what's the point of starting a small ball lineup?

To do a Don Nelson.

[DPG21920]

Bynum locked up by Hill.

[z0sa]

almost?

Parker's had some good games in 2010.

[biziofromdowntown]

Georgie blocks!!!!!!!!!

[Death In June]

Damn, Hill is impressive right now

[timvp]

Hill is beastin'

[temujin]

Manu to Blair.

Hoiw can that happen?

[z0sa]

Hill's defense can be really good at times. other times it seems like he relies too much on his length and lets his man get past him

[Pistons < Spurs]

Max vs. Blair time.

[Pistons < Spurs]

good competitive first qtr

[timvp]

Amazing how the tide turned once small ball was vacated.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tie at 24 after one

[biziofromdowntown]

we need a 6'11 - 7' Hill-like

[z0sa]

Genius small ball move by Pop. We held one of the L's worst offensive teams to a 24 point 1st quarter. I can finally see the defensive potential he sees.

I wish.

[Muser]

Indeed, Small Ball leaves and we get back on level..

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

RJ,bogans,bonner,finley are all spurs FML

[45 bank shot]

Amazing how the tide turned once small ball was vacated.

I think pop was trying to get himself fired

[temujin]

Amazing how having jefferson watching helps.

[Spursfanfromafar]

A disastrous start with a catastrophic small lineup, somehow reversed to restore parity. I am beginning to think that Coach Pop is losing his marbles by going for these stupid lineups. What a fall for a legend.

[SCdac]

Manu +10
McDyess +4
Blair +3

so we're going to have to wait 6 minutes before ever getting into a lineup that HELPS US WIN GAMES.

We've started the last 3 games going right into a deficit, why is Pop over-thinking everything this season.

[TD 21]

We'll probably see mostly an 8 man rotation today, with spot minutes in the 2nd quarter for Finley/Bonner. Unless they're hot from three immediately, they'll (as always) be a detriment in every other area of the game, so if they're bricking, don't expect to see either the rest of the way.

Pop should give Hairston/Mahinmi those minutes, at least the energy/athleticism quotient would be at something resembling an NBA level.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nets up 36-20 after the 1st against Memphis...WTF??

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

why isn't blair 5 inches taller?
why is finley still in uniform?
why is bogans a starter?
why is RJ a pussy?

[z0sa]

It's only a hypothetical, but I wonder which would win us more games: the small ball lineup starting, or Ian starting.

[timvp]

Come on just put in Hairston. For our sake.

[Chieflion]

Manu +10
McDyess +4
Blair +3

so we're going to have to wait 6 minutes before ever getting into a lineup that HELPS US WIN GAMES.

We've started the last 3 games going right into a deficit, why is Pop over-thinking everything this season.
You would be better off believing Pop is not thinking anymore.

[Chomag]

Just tank allready....

[Spursfanfromafar]

Quick Question - Has anyone in the press corps asked Pop about these small ball ideas? And did he ever give a sensible response beyond brushing the question?

[Chomag]

Quick Question - Has anyone in the press corps asked Pop about these small ball ideas? And did he ever give a sensible response beyond brushing the question?

Not that I have ever seen. Pop would just give them the Silent stare anyway.

[Spursmania]

Quick Question - Has anyone in the press corps asked Pop about these small ball ideas? And did he ever give a sensible response beyond brushing the question?

Nobody in the media has any balls to ask him any substantive questions like that.

[OldSilentHill]

Nets up 36-20 after the 1st against Memphis...WTF??

They think they are all-stars?

[timvp]

Great pass by Blair.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

max got a rebound out of 5 spurs i wonder why

[z0sa]

I'd be up for Blair starting even

[Spurs Brazil]

Bogans 33333333333333333

[Libri]

Bogans with a clutch 3

[Muser]

come on just put in hairston. For our sake.

+1000000000000000

[Pistons < Spurs]

2 on Charlie

[Dex]

Blair and Hill having a beasting contest.

[timvp]

Blair just crominated Charlie V :lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

Beast and one!!!

[tp2021]

Villanueva just got MANHANDLED in the post. Dare I say, BEASTED?!

[DPG21920]

Great, Bogans just hit a 3. That will buy him at least 10 more games as a starter.

[Muser]

Blair!

[Spursfanfromafar]

Not that I have ever seen. Pop would just give them the Silent stare anyway.

Just amazing. I looked up at 82games.com and found that RJ at PF plainly sucked. So did others in that position (which by the way was the only position where the Spurs had a net -ve position wise overall against all teams). Yet, Pop goes on playing small and there is not even a pip-squeak of murmur or dissent or questioning this strategy. The press corps is dead, I tell you.

[biziofromdowntown]

Damn Grizzly is great

[timvp]

At least Bonner isn't playing.

[Spursmania]

Great, Bogans just hit a 3. That will buy him at least 10 more games as a starter.

This is true.

[45 bank shot]

I like that post-up play for Heavy D

[Spursmania]

At least Bonner isn't playing.

yet.

[Death In June]

Just amazing. I looked up at 82games.com and found that RJ at PF plainly sucked. So did others in that position (which by the way was the only position where the Spurs had a net -ve position wise overall against all teams). Yet, Pop goes on playing small and there is not even a pip-squeak of murmur or dissent or questioning this strategy. The press corps is dead, I tell you.If we had press worth a shit, they wouldn't steal their articles from post on this forum.

[Libri]

Blair with a Tim like move

[Dex]

At least Bonner isn't playing.

I wouldn't count those chickens yet.

[TD 21]

You know, I didn't get on Mason after his disappearing act in the playoffs last season, haven't gotten on him about his struggles this season, but I've had just about enough. He needs to start making open shots to justify consistent playing time. He's probably the 8th most talented player on this team, but that doesn't mean shit if he doesn't produce. With the looks he get's and his shooting ability, I feel like at minimum he should be at 45% from the field and 40% from 3. Instead, he's at 42% from the field and 38% from 3. Not good enough. It's past time to start playing Hairston because the wing production on this team is awful.

[Spurs Brazil]

I just hope Pop doesn't put the small ball back

[z0sa]

At least Bonner isn't playing.

He's a lot worse than Bogans.

[Chomag]

Bliar's continuing emergence and improvement is about the only bright spot of the season so far. Thank God we still have one!

[gm5k]

damn that bounce pass by DeJuan was nice

[Libri]

Bliar's continuing emergence and improvement is about the only bright spot of the season so far. Thank God we still have one!

Blair is a keeper.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Bliar's continuing emergence and improvement is about the only bright spot of the season so far. Thank God we still have one!

Add George Hill's improvement to the spark.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Bynum and Gordon are doing nothing for us ... get Stuckey back in the game.

[timvp]

Stay big, Pop.

Stay big.

[timvp]

Props to Bonner cleaning the spilled drink.

[z0sa]

The Pistons give you a lot of perspective on how lucky Spurfan is. 05, 04 even seems like yesterday; here we are demanding contention, while the Pistons are in rebuild mode.

[Death In June]

Pj is a funny dude.

[TD 21]

Blair will be out any time now and when he is, he's done for the half. No matter how well he plays, he only get's about a 9 minute rotation each half, then sits the rest of the way. This senile coach is so used to coaching dead legged old men that he doesn't realize that one of the five most productive players on his team is twenty and though he's not in the type of shape that allows him to play a ton of minutes without wearing down, he can easily handle more than 9 a half. What's wrong with getting him a quick 2-3 minute blow, then letting him finish out halves?

[Pistons < Spurs]

The Pistons give you a lot of perspective on how lucky Spurfan is. 05, 04 even seems like yesterday; here we are demanding contention, while the Pistons are in rebuild mode.

:depressed

[ohmwrecker]

My beer!

[Chomag]

.

[Pistons < Spurs]

I want a cage match between Blair and Max

[SCdac]

Dyess/Blair/RJ/Mason/Hill

better than small ball for sure.

[Spursfanfromafar]

The Pistons give you a lot of perspective on how lucky Spurfan is. 05, 04 even seems like yesterday; here we are demanding contention, while the Pistons are in rebuild mode.

Contention is least that you demand when you are a luxury tax paying team and when Tim Duncan is healthy. The Spurs had a great offseason, but their pieces never gelled as much to our/their liking. But bad coaching has also exacerbated things.

[temujin]

jefferson back and the offense is already gone.

Pop has lost it.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i think dice's hand is oily or something..

[SCdac]

NOW... we've gone small

[z0sa]

Stay big, Pop.

Stay big.

:bang

[timvp]

Midget ball.

Sweet.

[Spursmania]

Detroit is 3rd to dead last in their division and this game is really close. lol...

[Spurs Brazil]

Pistons < Spurs, Dice had bad hands in Detroit or it's a new thing?

[Pistons < Spurs]

Mad Max!

[Spursfanfromafar]

Aaaarghhh..

[Death In June]

Nobody over 6'7...again. Let's see how it takes for us to be right back to a 10 pt deficit.

[Chomag]

Manu got away with that charging foul. Will take it!

[Pistons < Spurs]

Pistons < Spurs, Dice had bad hands in Detroit or it's a new thing?

Nothing new. He just never received the ball on offensive enough for it to matter much. He constantly lost rebounds out of bounds. Used to drive me crazy.

[timvp]

RJ as a small ball 4 is so bad. His softness is put on full display.

[z0sa]

I wonder what's going through Pop's mind about the defensive when he puts these incredibly small lineups out there. What compels him to put these groups out there?

[Pistons < Spurs]

Detroit is 3rd to dead last in their division and this game is really close. lol...

We suck ... so I'm not truing to argue that, but injuries have a ton to do with our record. As does new coach and key reserves not gelling yet. There's more talent than the record indicates.

[Josepatches_]

That's not small ball if Blair is the only big.It's small than small ball

[Chomag]

Well you guys called it.... The return of small ball!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Small ball again...

[Death In June]

I really want to see the ball sail out of bounds and deck pop in the face.

[AnthonyM]

Lol, well Duncan comes in...but it's for Blair

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

whos playing worse? RJ or RMJ

[timvp]

This is the world's slowest game.

[Chomag]

Hairston on the bench wishing he could take the next flight out back to autin

[Chieflion]

I really want to see the ball sail out of bounds and deck pop in the face.
Son, I will motherfucking co-sign on that.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Suck it RJ!


oh wait...

[Spursfanfromafar]

This is the world's slowest game.

Yeah.. and despite being played with possibly the lowest average height for 5-men on a NBA court circa 200x,2010

[ohmwrecker]

Well you guys called it.... The return of small ball!!!!

Are you guys seeing what Detroit has on the floor? There is a time and a place to complain about small ball.

[timvp]

Manu is moving in slow motion today.

[z0sa]

Bogans did all he could, except be 3 inches taller.

[Spurs Brazil]

Small ball = Lead is gone

[Chomag]

No fucking heart!!! Jsut complete softnesss. HAlf our guys don't even look like they care anymore.

[temujin]

jefferson had ANOTHER pretty good inbound pass!

[tp2021]

What the fuck did Bruce do to Pop? Pop trots Bogans out there like he makes any sort of difference on D, which he doesn't, and his offense is practically non-existant. But he thinks its filling the role Bruce used to fill? If Pop really wanted that role filled, why did he run the guy who could actually do it out of town?

[Chomag]

Are you guys seeing what Detroit has on the floor? There is a time and a place to complain about small ball.

Yep, glad to let the other team dictate what the Spurs do.

[ohmwrecker]

Small ball = Lead is gone

This is not so much small ball as it is old and unathletic ball.

[tp2021]

We suck ... so I'm not trying to argue that, but injuries have a ton to do with our record. As does crazy old coach and expensive statrers not gelling yet. There's more talent than the record indicates.