Game Blog: Spurs @ Rockets - Feb. 26

[Chomag]

Pop hates Ian so much it's sad lol

[Libri]

very nice hook shot by Blair

[roycrikside]

I'm seriously starting to think Manu won't re-sign now, even if the Spurs want him to. Why would he want to chain himself to the Titanic? Pop's clearly lost it. He doesn't know how to do it anymore. I think if Manu is as serious about winning as I think he is, he'll take less money to go to a contender.

[Libri]

Mason 3

[Chomag]

ummm, what does that have to do with anything? did he or did he not leave him open? that is all I was saying.

Give the man a little break, he hasn't played an nba game in a very long time and he hasn't had any opportunity to gell with this team. Just as Manu he needs a few games to get into his rhythm.

[timtonymanu]

weird how this lineup is shooting better than our starting lineup.

[blkroadrunners]

Nice contest by Malik, but gotta grab the rebound on that possesion.

[Chieflion]

Rappin' Pop is going to have a new rap up after the game. Stay tuned.

[DPG21920]

I love Malik and have been a big supporter of him. I am happy with what he has done tonight. I was just making an observation of something he did wrong.

[dbestpro]

I'm in first place,with the title, bitch. Duncan should retire. He's embarrassing the league.

You need to quit hanging out with Alvin Robertson.

[roycrikside]

I wonder how many NBA teams in history had a game where three starters didn't score.

[ElNono]

Scrubs > Starters...sad

[Chomag]

I love Malik and have been a big supporter of him. I am happy with what he has done tonight. I was just making an observation of something he did wrong.

You are correct he did in fact, but I had thought you were one of those that sit waiting for him to make a mistake just to downtalk him and say how much he sucks..

My apologies.

[Obstructed_View]

haha hairston providing something in just a short amount of PT and Bogans and Finley dont do shit for most of the season.

Fixed.

[Libri]

Hariston with another nice drive.

[ffadicted]

I'm actually impressed by Hairston's aggressiveness tonight

[Obstructed_View]

weird how this lineup has more talent than our starting lineup.

Fixed.

No, I'm not picking on you. Sorry if I'm giving that impression. :lol

[word]

I have Spurs full season tickets. Been to most of the games. This team has yet to impress in any way. I have read the many threads about what is wrong but have never responded because I have no clue as to what is wrong. This team is mystery. I've never seen such bad chemistry among some pretty good talent. It's something psychological that's for sure, they have the talent.

[dbestpro]

Shocked Blair got that call.

[Obstructed_View]

Come on, put Ian in and take this game back.

[Spurologist]

-12

[ffadicted]

Come on spurs, get this to single digits before 9 minutes!

[Spurologist]

-9

[ffadicted]

Omg we have a chance after all!

[blkroadrunners]

Scola's getting tired...

[Libri]

Hill with a 3. Spurs young'uns doing good.

[Chieflion]

Stupid fucking small ball!

[Spurologist]

:lmao

Now that the spurs are making a nice run....the rockets announcers are getting more and more homerish

[DPG21920]

Damn, come on RJ. This is when the Spurs need you.

[Chomag]

Hariston with another nice drive.

But...but he doesnt chunk jump shots!

Pop "Sigh"

[timtonymanu]

Fixed.

No, I'm not picking on you. Sorry if I'm giving that impression. :lol

not at all. I agree with you. lol.

[Libri]

Ah crap!!

[Refocus]

or not

[Obstructed_View]

And smallball settles for jumpers and can't get back on a fast break. Rinse and repeat.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

RJ choke so hard

[ffadicted]

OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!

Unbeliavable how fucking useless this team is... down by 10 in the fourth, jacks up 3, can't get rebounds, commits turnover that leads to free points

[Dr. Gonzo]

Come on, put Ian in and take this game back.

Yeah because he has proved so much.

[Ice009]

MAN Why is Mason Jr. not passing the ball to Hairston.

FUCK YOU MASON. Are you scared that Malik will outshine your ass?

[HarlemHeat37]

Take Mason out and put in Manu, take Jefferson out for Duncan..

[bbarry]

blair and co must be exhausted. time to bring manu and timmy back in?

[Spursfanfromafar]

Take Mason out and put in Manu, take Jefferson out for Duncan..

I would prefer to keep Duncan out for a few more. Let Ginobili in and see if the lead can be cut further.

[ElNono]

Take Mason out and put in Manu, take Jefferson out for Duncan..

Yep... Should have been done on the last foul by Blair...

[Johnny RIngo]

MAN Why is Mason Jr. not passing the ball to Hairston.

FUCK YOU MASON. Are you scared that Malik will outshine your ass?

Mason's thinking about himself(contract year).

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah because he has proved so much.

He's outscored three starters. And you were saying the same thing about Hairston before about ten minutes ago. At some point you have to look at the guys getting minutes who are proving why they shouldn't be on the floor.

[Chomag]

Fucking weak ass shit RJ.....

[Ice009]

USELESS shit RJ.

FUCKING great brick layer RJ is.

[iminol]

drive for 5

[Spurologist]

more false hope by the spurs....cant' get their shit together.....brain cramps by the usual suspects. RJ choking, 3 pt chucking, bad fouls, turnovers...etc etc

[ElNono]

Th fuck Pop

[Dr. Gonzo]

He's outscored three starters. And you were saying the same thing about Hairston before about ten minutes ago. At some point you have to look at the guys getting minutes who are proving why they shouldn't be on the floor.

I wasn't saying anything about Hairston. That was my first post of the night.

[blkroadrunners]

Good pass by RJ.

[Josepatches_]

Where are Duncan and Manu?

Yes,our bench players did a good work but....

[ffadicted]

Defense makes me puke

[safetypickle]

thought pop wasnt going to play rj at the pf anymore

[Bartleby]

Mason is absolutely worthless on the defensive end.

[TJastal]

That damn Hairston, hasn't shot any 3 pointers. He is useless!!

:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

It's sad that Jefferson was brought in to help in these situations and he can't do anything..

Hairston partially blocked Martin's shot the only time he guarded him, why the hell doesn't Pop let him guard him more?..

[ElNono]

They ran that backdoor cut like 20 times tonight... Wake up!

[Chomag]

Pop should have put Manu and tim in when they cut it to 9

But that would require actual coaching from Pop

[ffadicted]

Bee Tee Dubz guys, I take back everything bad I've ever saida bout Hairston, this kid is working his ass off out there, and being aggressive.


Also, FUCK YOU RMJ NEVER GET OFF YOUR FEET FOR A JUMPSHOT
How do pros not know this

[Chomag]

That damn Hairston, hasn't shot any 3 pointers. He is useless!!

:lol

yep!:lol

[Ice009]

How about we try Haiston with Tim and Manu.

Why does Malik have to play with scrubs like RJ and Mason Jr.?

[Chieflion]

How fitting Martin has a breakout game as a Rocket against the Spurs.

[Obstructed_View]

I wasn't saying anything about Hairston. That was my first post of the night.

Well how does a guy prove anything if he doesn't get to play? He put up the numbers he did in the only game where he got any burn and all anyone did was downplay it. If he plays in garbage time, people downplay it. Well the fact is he's outscored THREE MOTHEFUCKING STARTERS. What fucking part of that do you fail to understand?

Mahinmi at the scorer's table. I guess we'll find out.

[JoeShmoe]

Commentator "...and Mason is a pretty good defender for the Spurs"

[safetypickle]

blair out, maybe pop will have to play ian

[roycrikside]

I can't deal with Drexler anymore. When he's not saying that every Spur travels/flops/fouls, he's saying retarded shit like, "Good move from Martin, especially against Mason, one of the best defenders on the Spurs."

[Spurologist]

GTFO Jefferson

[Ice009]

Man RJ is a bricklayer.

Someone get him a brick and some cement.

[AnthonyM]

Lol, the Rockets announcers just said that Mason plays good defense for the Spurs...

Guess they don't watch much basketball

[safetypickle]

omg ian and malik on the court

[Obstructed_View]

Blair's a fucking fouling machine. I don't know why the Spurs play him. Nobody who fouls can possibly help an NBA team.

[Josepatches_]

Pop should have put Manu and tim in when they cut it to 9

But that would require actual coaching from Pop


True

[Obstructed_View]

Lol, the Rockets announcers just said that Mason plays good defense for the Spurs...

Guess they don't watch much basketball

Well, they've been watching Finley and Bogans. Mason does play good defense "for the Spurs".

[Chomag]

Seriously wth is pop doing?

[Ice009]

Even Drexler said Pop should have put Duncan back in when we got it to 9 or 11 points.

Clueless fucker Pop.

[Charles Sappa]

Where's Manu?
Pop it is saved for the playoffs?

[alchemist]

crofl....
Spurs get mugged = rare foul
Touch Scola (Mike Jackson style) = automatic foul

When did Scola get superstar calls?

[DPG21920]

Great D by Malik.

[Bartleby]

Seriously wth is pop doing?

Resting his starters for the next game.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hairston has guarded Martin twice 1 on 1..he blocked him and forced him into a travel..

[blkroadrunners]

Great D by Malik. Overall, he's playing awesome.

[Chomag]

Hairston with great on the ball D!!!!

[DPG21920]

Horse shit call.

[Chomag]

And dick comes right back ad ruins it! HAHAH

[8FOR!3]

If Hairston does enough to convince Pop to start him next game, I count this as a worth while loss. Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili/Malik Hairston/Antonio McDyess/Tim Duncan. Guarantee you that lineup would work. I'm not saying there's a chance for that, but maybe there is a chance Malik Hairston gets the start.

[DPG21920]

That was a bullshit call.

[Obstructed_View]

And dick comes right back ad ruins it! HAHAH

Just glad it wasn't Mahinmi, because RJ won't get pulled off the floor for the rest of the season.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Well how does a guy prove anything if he doesn't get to play? He put up the numbers he did in the only game where he got any burn and all anyone did was downplay it. If he plays in garbage time, people downplay it. Well the fact is he's outscored THREE MOTHEFUCKING STARTERS. What fucking part of that do you fail to understand?

Mahinmi at the scorer's table. I guess we'll find out.

He can start by proving it in practice which apparently he doesn't if he can't get off the bench. But wait, let me guess, Pop must have a problem with him or Pop is stupid or something like that. If you know so much why don't you go and lobby for a coaching position?

[Chieflion]

Pop looking like the piece of shit he is since 2007.

[DPG21920]

So now that call that was made reeks of bull and horse shit.

[Ice009]

Hmm RJ stinks. Hmmmm.

Malik Hairston played way better tonight than RJ. hmmm.

[AnthonyM]

Well, they've been watching Finley and Bogans. Mason does play good defense "for the Spurs".

Touche...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wow the calls on spurs are getting ridiculous...

[Chomag]

If Hairston does enough to convince Pop to start him next game, I count this as a worth while loss. Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili/Malik Hairston/Antonio McDyess/Tim Duncan. Guarantee you that lineup would work. I'm not saying there's a chance for that, but maybe there is a chance Malik Hairston gets the start.

Most likely Malik will get a DNP next game but yes that would be really nice if that happnes.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

holy shit the rockets are flopping like dying fishes

[Amuseddaysleeper]

So Duncan isn't coming back, is he?

[Charles Sappa]

Touch Scola (Mike Jackson style) = automatic foulScola and Manu comes from the same "flop-soccer" school

[arles]

Someone PLEASE wake up Pop. He fell asleep in the 3rd quarter.

[ElNono]

I just hope this is an eye opener for Pop... all I ask...
Come Sunday I don't wanna see a Finley/Bogans lineup...

[Hemotivo]

Well, they've been watching Finley and Bogans. Mason does play good defense "for the Spurs".

:lol

[safetypickle]

If Hairston does enough to convince Pop to start him next game, I count this as a worth while loss. Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili/Malik Hairston/Antonio McDyess/Tim Duncan. Guarantee you that lineup would work. I'm not saying there's a chance for that, but maybe there is a chance Malik Hairston gets the start.

im with you there. malik getting good time and playing well and ian should get about 8mins worth of pt time

[taps]

blair: thanks for the minutes

hairston, ian: done all we can ask

2005-2009 tony: i miss you

tim and manu: carpooling back to sa early

[TJastal]

I watched Ron Artest absolutely MUG Scola earlier in the year and they called a foul on Scola.

When Dejuan Blair barely nudges Scola, they call a foul on Blair every time.

Gotta love the officiating in this league.

[Spurologist]

Spurs have looked best with Hairston in the game. Pathetic overall but a little better with him in it because he actually had the testicular fortitude to drive it to the basket.

[alchemist]

wow the calls on spurs are getting ridiculous...
it's :pop: fault :toast

[Chomag]

He can start by proving it in practice which apparently he doesn't if he can't get off the bench. But wait, let me guess, Pop must have a problem with him or Pop is stupid or something like that. If you know so much why don't you go and lobby for a coaching position?

MRfundamentals is this you?

[diego]

i had hoped blair would matchup well with scola, but he got outsmarted by him almost every time.

[Ice009]

He can start by proving it in practice which apparently he doesn't if he can't get off the bench. But wait, let me guess, Pop must have a problem with him or Pop is stupid or something like that. If you know so much why don't you go and lobby for a coaching position?

LISTEN DICKHEAD.

STEPHEN JACKSON was filling it up in practice and never got any court time at all then when Steve Smith got hurt the following year Pop finally gave Stephen a chance and he fucking lit it up from there. Tim said they used to call Stephen buckets in practice cause he'd fill it up all the time and yet Pop may never have even played him.

You don't know what the fuck goes on in practice. Hairston could be lighting it up for all you know.

[Chomag]

NICWE block IAN!!!!!!

[Shastafarian]

Ian with a block. TAKE HIS ASS OUT!

[Libri]

I just hope this is an eye opener for Pop... all I ask...
Come Sunday I don't wanna see a Finley/Bogans lineup...

I ask myself this after every game. :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Ian and hairston combining for defense!!!..

[Spurologist]

IAN with the BLOCK!!!

[Chieflion]

Wow, Ian blocked Martin without a foul. Pop looking more and more like dumbass.

[roycrikside]

There are three guy's in Pop's rotation who simply put aren't NBA-level athletes right now.

He needs to go with

Tim-Dice-Hairston-Hill-Parker as his starters and Blair-Jefferson-Manu-Mason as his bench.

That's it. Those nine guys. NO ONE ELSE.

[safetypickle]

ian making the lane his!

[DPG21920]

Ian the Anchor. Nice hedge then rotation to block the shot.

[Johnny RIngo]

If Hairston does enough to convince Pop to start him next game, I count this as a worth while loss. Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili/Malik Hairston/Antonio McDyess/Tim Duncan. Guarantee you that lineup would work. I'm not saying there's a chance for that, but maybe there is a chance Malik Hairston gets the start.

Nothing, short of an injury, will convince Pop to start Hairston over his beloved vets

[Chomag]

Ian with a block. TAKE HIS ASS OUT!
:lol

[Obstructed_View]

He can start by proving it in practice which apparently he doesn't if he can't get off the bench. But wait, let me guess, Pop must have a problem with him or Pop is stupid or something like that. If you know so much why don't you go and lobby for a coaching position?

Yeah, apparently Hairston hasn't been proving it either. That's why he's so terrible.

[ElNono]

Great screen by Ian...

[Dr. Gonzo]

LISTEN DICKHEAD.

STEPHEN JACKSON was filling it up in practice and never got any court time at all then when Steve Smith got hurt the following year Pop finally gave Stephen a chance and he fucking lit it up from there.

You don't know what the fuck goes on in practice. Hairston could be lighting it up for all you know.

Or he could be doing nothing. You don't know either.

And what's with the name calling?

[Thompson]

What the heck? Martin tried to shoot the ball, and Ian hit it away. Can you do that?

[AnthonyM]

Mason's patented shot with 20 seconds to go in the shot clock...

[ElNono]

Hill needs to stop with the silly fouls

[Libri]

Scola just schooled Ian.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Yeah, apparently Hairston hasn't been proving it either. That's why he's so terrible.

Pop's 4 rings >>> Your fat ass and finger blisters from typing on a forum

[DPG21920]

Damn Ian is quick. Great double on Brooks. But then Scola took him to school.


And1 Ian.

[Chomag]

Ian and 1!!!!!!!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Ian !!!..

[Dr. Gonzo]

Scola just schooled Ian.

But, but, but he's the savior!!

[Libri]

Ian comes back with a layup.

[Chieflion]

Ian and 1! Pop, sit his ass down now!

[safetypickle]

haha wow im so giddy watching ian and malik playing well

[Spurologist]

And 1 ian

[Shastafarian]

:lol

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

iannnnn

[pad300]

I watched Ron Artest absolutely MUG Scola earlier in the year and they called a foul on Scola.

When Dejuan Blair barely nudges Scola, they call a foul on Blair every time.

Gotta love the officiating in this league.

You bet, and there are 2 things to do about it.
1) Get playing experience; then you don't get fucked by the refs as much... Which you can't do from the bench (Mahinmi, Hairston, Blair (somewhat)). Young bigs in particular get utterly screwed...

2) Sloan/Riley/Detroit Pistons ball. Foul hard. Foul very often; they can't actually call all of them. And after a while, the team gets a rep for playing physical, and the stupid foul calls evaporate... Why did we get away from old school spurs ball, Damnit!

[ElNono]

Ian > Dice easily tonight...

[Duncan2177]

It looks like captain dipshit is not going to put Duncan in.

[AnthonyM]

Ian not playing that great against Scola btw...

Still a bit undisciplined on defense so he's definitely not helping his case with Pop...although i'm not sure it matters

[Obstructed_View]

But, but, but he's the savior!!

Make sure you only point out his mistakes. Makes you and Pop look really smart.

[TJastal]

That's the typical Popsucker defense. "Pop sees the practices and therefore he knows something you don't so stfu"

[Chomag]

Hairston got his own miss and scored!

[timtonymanu]

pop "relying on big 3" 4 rings >>> your fat ass and finger blisters from typing on a forum

fify

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

gosh i love hairston

[HarlemHeat37]

Hairston has OWNED Martin..absolutely OWNED him..

[Ice009]

Or he could be doing nothing. You don't know either.

And what's with the name calling?

I am sorry about the name calling.

It is obvious though that Malik is better than at least 3 or 4 rotation players on the team.

He is better than Mason Jr., Bogans, Bonner, Finley. It is obvious to anyone who watches when Malik gets decent court time.

[ElNono]

Scola 30 and 22 :wow
You watching RC?

[Spurologist]

Hairston playing with passion

:tu

[toki9]

It looks like captain dipshit is not going to put Duncan in.

Captain gave up on this game in the 3rd quarter...

[Charles Sappa]

Pop does not have the slightest interest in winning the game

[Spursfanfromafar]

What hurts me so much is that the Coach is the guy who is losing the game and not entirely the team.

Why did he start Finley and Bogus the same time?

Why did he not surround Manu and Duncan with performing players most of the time?

And when the Spurs showed signs of recovery, why didn't he get his best players on the floor to keep the fight going?

Too many questions in yet another disappointing game in a very disappointing year.

[ffadicted]

Hairston has OWNED Bogans/Finley/Mason..absolutely OWNED them..

[ElNono]

I mean 30 and 12...

[Chomag]

Ian not playing that great against Scola btw...

Still a bit undisciplined on defense so he's definitely not helping his case with Pop...although i'm not sure it matters

true but Scola is a crafty player. And you have to cut these guys a bit of slack. remember how many games it took Manu to start playing well?

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

wow jefferson

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ sucks

[Dr. Gonzo]

I am sorry about the name calling.

It is obvious though that Malik is better than at least 3 or 4 rotation players on the team.

He is better than Mason Jr., Bogans, Bonner, Finley. It is obvious to anyone who watches when Malik gets decent court time.

I'm sure Pop sees the most court time out of all of them DICKHEAD! How many practices have you attended?

[Shastafarian]

So Jefferson is possibly the worst contract this side of Eddy Curry.

[timtonymanu]

seriously RJ you missed that. GTFO.

[Death In June]

I stopped watching, and won't watch another game till the starting 5 is respectable. But, judging from the stat line, it's nice to see we would of had a chance if Pop was reasonable.

[magui86770]

Hill is so much more clutch than RJ.

[Shastafarian]

Was that another block by Ian?

[Dr. Gonzo]

fify

So in order for a coach to be considered good he must have shit players all around and win a ring with scrubs? Ok, so I guess Phil and Red are shitty coaches too.

Got it!

[HarlemHeat37]

the Hairston-Ian combination owns Martin again..

[Chieflion]

Aaron Brooks = Tony Parker
Luis Scola = Tim Duncan
Kevin Martin = Manu Ginobili

Rockets have a big three! CROFL!

[Chomag]

Hairston with the nice block. And Ian did a great job comming over to help contest.

[Spurologist]

Hairston has been the best defensive spur tonight....Never thought I'd say that.

[diego]

it kills me to see scola play like this for them. and to think some people still wont admit he would have helped us.

[45 bank shot]

start hairston from now on

[Spursfanfromafar]

I think the Coach is trying as much as possible to make this Spurs fan want to mail it in this season. Half of me wants to do that and support some other underdog which has more fight in it..The Thunder, perhaps.

[safetypickle]

ian's lateral speed is pretty impressive

[Dr. Gonzo]

Pop is a genius and a hall of fame coach. Don't you ever forget it!

[Dr. Gonzo]

I think the Coach is trying as much as possible to make this Spurs fan want to mail it in this season. Half of me wants to do that and support some other underdog which has more fight in it..The Thunder, perhaps.

Fucking bandwagoner!

[taps]

mase: live by the three die by the three.

george: good job young man way to play through it.

toyota center refs: blow me.

drexler: see above comment.

pop: smallball = trading baskets = new mancrush = 99 pop is rolling in his grave

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i hope this game means to an end to starting finley and bogans...
god please...

[Charles Sappa]

I stopped watching, and won't watch another game till the starting 5 is respectable. But, judging from the stat line, it's nice to see we would of had a chance if Pop was reasonable.

+1

I wake up late at night to see the Spurs lose

[Chomag]

Hairston has been the best defensive spur tonight....Never thought I'd say that.

He has allways been a good on the ball defender.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm sure Pop sees the most court time out of all of them DICKHEAD! How many practices have you attended?

Yeah, because what happens in 55 games isn't enough to convince anyone of anything. :lol

You are aware that the Spurs rarely practice during the season right? They have walkthroughs, but don't practice much. What you see on the floor is basically what the coaches are seeing.

[AnthonyM]

true but Scola is a crafty player. And you have to cut these guys a bit of slack. remember how many games it took Manu to start playing well?

Yeah, definitely. I agree with you that they need to be cut some slack.

I'm just saying Scola did make him look silly, and Mahinmi was quick to jump on that fake and then made a stupid push in the back. I assume Pop figures we can't afford Mahinmi guarding veteran bigs if we want(ed) to go anywhere this year.

But, for the record, I think Mahinmi should have been played earlier this season as much of everyone here. I just think he should have been the 4th big off the bench.

[Death In June]

L. Scola 30 Pts, 13 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl....

[timtonymanu]

Pop is a genius and a hall of fame coach. Don't you ever forget it!

wtf are you stuck in 2005? Yes Pop in the past was a good coach. Now, he sucks ass. But yeah stick to your ignorant living in the past opinion.

[Chieflion]

Fucking Pop-apologists!

[Dr. Gonzo]

Fuck you all. Pop is great!

[HankChinaski]

Man every time I log in and take a look in here the members here are posting bedlam left and right. I swear the bitching in here is always a combination of hilarious and sad.

[Ice009]

I'm sure Pop sees the most court time out of all of them DICKHEAD! How many practices have you attended?

LOL I apolgize for the name calling and you call me a dickhead. Classy move you asshole. I was sincere with that apology, but I RETRACT IT AND YOU CAN SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS.

You are a fucking stupid idiot.

A TOTAL FUCKING RETARD.


Pop has no clue what he is doing. He is a bad version of Larry Brown right now overplaying veterans. His assistant coaches are the worst in the league and won't get on Pop to correct it.

[Shastafarian]

UPDATE!!!!

3/5 Starters stat line:

0 points - 1 Rebound - 2 Assists

Guess who the starters are.

[AnthonyM]

These Rocket announcers are terrible...

[timtonymanu]

Fuck you all. Pop is great!

ignorant fan. I bet you still think there's a Seattle Supersonic team.

[ffadicted]

Let's Tracy McGrady these bitches in the last 40 seconds

[Dr. Gonzo]

wtf are you stuck in 2005? Yes Pop in the past was a good coach. Now, he sucks ass. But yeah stick to your ignorant living in the past opinion.

He won a ring in 2007 too.

[Obstructed_View]

Fuck you all. Pop is great!

Okay, you got me. :lol

Damn. Where's the "I bow down to you" smily when I need it.

[pad300]

Pop is a genius and a hall of fame coach. Don't you ever forget it!

3 years ago, sure.

but he's lost it... He's turned into a bad combination of Don Nelson (crazy lineups) and Larry Brown (over-reliance on veterans who are DONE).

[Chieflion]

UPDATE!!!!

3/5 Starters stat line:

0 points - 1 Rebound - 2 Assists

Guess who the starters are.

Bogans McDyess Finley. Our big three!

Also known as

Big Mother Fuckers!

[sabar]

Take out the sloppy play and bad calls from the young guys and this game is even. They're making a very strong case to get in the rotation. That sloppiness goes away with play time, plus the refs will screw them less often.

Not like we have anything to lose this season.

[Johnny RIngo]

Pop should have retired after the 2007 championship. He's doing nothing but tarnishing his reputation now.

[Bartleby]

Hairston's +/- tonight is at +12 -- highest of all the Spurs.

[spursbird]

wtf are you stuck in 2005? Yes Pop in the past was a good coach. Now, he sucks ass. But yeah stick to your ignorant living in the past opinion.
Calm down. Idiots knows that now.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hairston's FT shooting is such a mystery..he shoots like 85% from the line in D-league, but he can't make any in the NBA..it's the same line..

[ffadicted]

Fucking Jefferson, NOW he rebounds and is aggressive. Jesus fuck man

[Spurologist]

:wow

RJ off board and put back

[Obstructed_View]

7 point game, folks.

[Thompson]

Ian is not going to be perfect (I think he's had one game this whole season with more than ten minutes -you know, the game where he went off), and you have to make allowances for his lack of playing time to this point. Even so, he looks damn good out there.

[Libri]

What a save by Hairston!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

UPDATE!!!!

3/5 Starters stat line:

0 points - 1 Rebound - 2 Assists

Guess who the starters are.

pop's two sweethearts and dice?

[Dr. Gonzo]

Pop should have retired after the 2007 championship. He's doing nothing but tarnishing his reputation now.

I'm sure he will be crying about his "tarnished reputation" while sitting around in his million dollar mansion, drinking $900 bottles of wine while wearing 4 championship rings.

[Charles Sappa]

Congrats Luis Scola for a new career high 30 pts

[Spurs Brazil]

Fucking Mason SUCKS

[taps]

reg season goy for me don't care if we lose.

and i have to listen to it on the fekkin radio!

[Obstructed_View]

2 offensive fouls, none of them on Mahinmi.

If the Spurs win this game, I'll start referring to Hairston by his first name.

[ffadicted]

FUCKING MASON!!! uuuugh

[safetypickle]

battier is such a smart player

[Spurologist]

Bullshit call.

Battier was already balling down

:pctoss

[timtonymanu]

you can count on the regular rotation players to fuck up momentum. RJ's missed 3. Mason getting a foul.

[alchemist]

Don't care how good the Spurs could've played tonight, with these refs they had no chance.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

the spurs can't play D, they should learn how to take charges..

[Chomag]

Ian is looking good too. Not as good as a game as Hairston but very respectable.

[Lars]

battier is such a smart player

:downspin:

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice to see some Malik/Ian. Hope Pop saw that too

[TDomination]

thats a travel

[ffadicted]

LMAO no Duncan and Ginobili in the 4th in a 6 point game

[Dr. Gonzo]

Okay, you got me. :lol

Damn. Where's the "I bow down to you" smily when I need it.

:king

[roycrikside]

It seems to me that the Rox are a lot less willing to go to the basket against Mahinmi. Even if he fouls a lot, they seem to respect his size and athleticism. Not that Pop will care.

[Obstructed_View]

3 point game thanks to Hairston's offensive board.

[Chomag]

Nice rebound Haiston! and hill 3!!!!!!!!!

[TheChillFactor]

mahinmi has made mistakes but man he has been so active tonight.

[Chieflion]

The end of bench guys leading a 20 point comeback. Pop can suck my balls.

[Spurs Brazil]

Did you see that board by Malik!

[Spurologist]

-3

Hey Pop you taking notes......Ian/Hairston got you back in it

[Obstructed_View]

:king

You could have made us go a while longer before that comment. Of course, some of them thought you were serious.

[Shastafarian]

I wonder what actual playing time would do for Malik and Ian...

I'm guessing I'll continue to wonder.

[ffadicted]

Fucking hell man, look at these young scrubs out there fighting till the end while pop leaves his stars on the fucking bench. God bless those young souls lmao

[magui86770]

man, if Malik and Ian don't get more playing time after this than Pop is an idiot.

[Brazil]

Happy to see Ian and Hairston having some PT and lol at Scola yesterday 0 pt 3 reb tonite 30 pts 13 rebounds 4 assists...

[alchemist]

It seems to me that the Rox are a lot less willing to go to the basket against Mahinmi. Even if he fouls a lot, they seem to respect his size and athleticism. Not that Pop will care.
maybe it's because they're tired. :wow

[Obstructed_View]

I had a chance to go to this game. I don't care if the Spurs lose, I'm kicking myself for missing it.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

malik is so going back to toros tomorrow

[8FOR!3]

I'm not going to complain. We sucked bad at the beginning, but showed a lot of heart at the end. My thoughts, George Hill is awesome, Malik Hairston needs to be starting, Ian Mahinmi should be starting PF with Duncan at center. Put Ginobili where he belongs in the starting lineup and you'd be seeing some scary stuff.

[Refocus]

Malik has really impressed me tonight. It'd be nice to see if he can get some minutes. (wouldn't hurt compared to who we are playing now.)

[Brazil]

the end of bench guys leading a 20 point comeback. Pop can suck my balls.

+1000000000000000000000000

[Chomag]

Nice to see some Malik/Ian. Hope Pop saw that too
Probebly not but we can hope!

[Charles Sappa]

LMAO no Duncan and Ginobili in the 4th in a 6 point game

They would not have traveled to Houston, they had stayed in San Antonio

[Libri]

man, if Malik and Ian don't get more playing time after this than Pop is an idiot.

odds are they won't

[Obstructed_View]

I wonder what actual playing time would do for Malik and Ian...

I'm guessing I'll continue to wonder.

Yep, smart money says Bogans and/or Finley start the next game.

[Brazil]

5 pts 8 seconds

[Ice009]

I'm sure he will be crying about his "tarnished reputation" while sitting around in his million dollar mansion, drinking $900 bottles of wine while wearing 4 championship rings.

So who got us back in this game tonight. Not that sorry excuse for a starting 5 Pop used.

Pop was great, but he has almost had a coaching disaster this season. You've got to realize this. Larry Brown has had bad years too. Pop has to realize what he is doing wrong and try to correct it. Even Larry is playing some younger guys these days.

And like someone else said the Spurs don't get to practice at all.

You''ve got to be related to Pop or something to not question him at all. Are you related to T-Park?

[boutons_deux]

Manu said HOU and PHX would indicate where the Spurs are.

Spurs are in the lottery.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Too late. Pop killed this by his stupid starting lineup early on. HoF coach,he is, no doubt and thats what makes this thing even more a pain.