Game Blog: Spurs @ Grizzlies - March 6

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck, no Tony

[alchemist]

damn no Tony

[DPG21920]

TP hurt?

[timtonymanu]

damn it Tony can't stay healthy.

[DAF86]

Fuck, just when things where starting to get better :bang

[Spurs Brazil]

TP hurt?

I think it's something on his hand

[ohmwrecker]

And we have 7 less turnovers than the Grizzlies. It all evens out.

I guess, but if we minimize TOs AND crash the boards we could build a big enough lead to rest some guys.

[DPG21920]

Yeah, Parker is not even out of the locker room.

[DPG21920]

Lead shrinking fast. Spurs are so bad in 3rd quarters.

[Ice009]

FUCK IT.

MAN we were looking great and now with TP out this FUCKING hurts.

TP was playing awesome tonight :((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( .

[Libri]

third quarter failure :bang

[Spurs Brazil]

Terrible start, weak D and TOs

[Refocus]

Doesn't this look familiar.

[timtonymanu]

Fuck 3rd qtrs.

Again everyone goes cold at the same time.

[ffadicted]

DUB TEE EFF I missed the end of the half what happened to parker

[Chieflion]

Here comes the Grizzlies!

[quentin_compson]

I smell a stinker coming up in the third quarter.

[Ice009]

Does anyone in Memphis want to do some reporting and find out what the fuck is wrong with TP?

I guess it's not Lebron so no ones gives a shit. The commentator barely even noticed he wasn't out there.

[ChumpDumper]

We really need to call up a point guard.

[Chieflion]

TP is broke man.

[45 bank shot]

here comes the much dreaded 3rd q

[ElNono]

Our offense is a disaster

[murpjf88]

I think it's something on his hand

Its always something

[roycrikside]

I'm waiting to see if Pop can go the whole fucking game without calling a play for Manu. Really, I'm loving this Hill-based offense in the 3rd quarter.

:: crosses fingers ::

[ElNono]

Hill has been terrible tonight too

[ElNono]

And Dice needs to wake up or GTFo

[ffadicted]

:( poop

[FeZZy]

manu!

[FeZZy]

ahhh oj shit come on guys

[Spurs Brazil]

3rd on TD

[FeZZy]

bull shit calls

[Chieflion]

Bonner playing good defense again.

[Ice009]

MAN Spurs are a joke on the boards.

They look like retards trying to grab a board. No offense.

[alchemist]

season's over

[Libri]

WTF did they say about TP?????

[siraulo23]

fuck, fractured metacarpal

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner bank 333333333333333333333

[Chieflion]

Bonner banked in a 3?

[Fabbs]

Instead of pounding the paint with the successful combo of Tim Dunks and Blair, we again reverty to Pussy3ball.

Go Pop!

[FeZZy]

here we go we just need something to get going the nba is all about runs

[Libri]

TP fractured hand

:pctoss

[quentin_compson]

Shit, what's wrong with Tony? The Grizz commentators are making fun of it, but they don't seem too interested to fill in anyone else.

[FeZZy]

Is anyone watching the memphis broadcast... MASON HE TRAVELED! :lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

How many time he'll miss? 6-8 weeks?

[urunobili]

unreal... just when TP was playing great... fuck :pctoss

[siraulo23]

Shit, what's wrong with Tony? The Grizz commentators are making fun of it, but they don't seem too interested to fill in anyone else.

fractured metacarpal on his shooting hand

[Chieflion]

Fractured hand? Son, where are the lottery balls?

[DPG21920]

Fractured ring finger for TP.

[Crookshanks]

these announcers are really bad... all they can complain about is the calls.

[TIMMYD!]

Even if we win this game, it's still a loss with the TP injury.

[urunobili]

How many time he'll miss? 6-8 weeks?

15 games or so... his shooting hand :pctoss

[superjames1992]

Oh dear Tony...

[timtonymanu]

if TP is out for a long time, then the season's over.

What a shame. This team just wasted all potential it had.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wtf tony wtf when did that happened WTF

[FeZZy]

Dick!

[ElNono]

Fuck... Fracture? Shit

[ashbeeigh]

damnit! I just saw a tweet that said Tony broke his finger. damnitdamnitdamnit. What the fuck. Lame.

[Ice009]

LOL i was just reading an article about Eva saying she made Tony get a tattoo on his ring finger about 5 minutes before he broke his ring finger on the other hand. WOW.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/jakle06/2010/03/eva-parker-dishes-on-life-with.html#comments

Is this on me or is it Eva's fault?

[quentin_compson]

Oh damn ... :depressed

[ElNono]

Mason is a dribble machine

[FeZZy]

dblair baby

[DAF86]

Ok this killed the little hope I still had. I'm guessing the 13th player will be a PG.

[Crookshanks]

crap - that stinks about Tony. Spurs are really in trouble now - we'll be lucky to make the playoffs this year.

[superjames1992]

Bonner with another drive and dish!

[FeZZy]

LOL i was just reading an article about Eva saying she made Tony get a tattoo on his ring finger about 5 minutes before he broke his ring finger on the other hand. WOW.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/jakle06/2010/03/eva-parker-dishes-on-life-with.html#comments

Is this on me or is it Eva's fault?


:lmao

[ned_ryerson]

pete pranica is the most annoying announcer

[Libri]

Manu 3333333333333333333

[superjames1992]

Manu finally gets going!

3333333333333333333333333333!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Gino will take over this game. But in the big picture, hopefully TP can play through this. Can he not?

[FeZZy]

fuck tony its manu time!

[ElNono]

Manu!!!!!

[anakha]

Bonner leading the offense this quarter?

what is this i dont even

[Crookshanks]

thank god our 3's are falling again tonight.

[Spurs Brazil]

Isn't it the same injury Bruce had in 2002? I think he missed 6-8 weeks

[TIMMYD!]

We'll have to sign a PG for the 13th man...

[roycrikside]

if TP is out for a long time, then the season's over.

What a shame. This team just wasted all potential it had.

First off, it's not a season ending injury.

Second of all, the team will just have to play better defense in his absence. Mason will play more, maybe Hairston, and if anything, it will force Pop to play bigger lineups.

[siraulo23]

TP has been great the past 3 games, and also in this game

He was penetrating like the TP of old

Fuck, its so unfortunate

[ohmwrecker]

Is RC on the phone with Mike James' agent?

[Ice009]

Well now that TP is out I am thinking about George Hill at PG and thinking YUK.

TP is definitely so much better. It's one thing to say start George Hill at PG, but now that Tony is not available I am thinking DO NOT WANT Hill at PG.

TP was playing very well lately.

[roycrikside]

this official scorer has screwed Manu out of two assists already. Neither his end of pass to Jefferson for the dunk or the pass to Bonner for the bank three were counted.

[FeZZy]

^ + 1

[raspsa]

The silver lining ? TP will be fresh for the playoffs LOL

[Libri]

Isn't it the same injury Bruce had in 2002? I think he missed 6-8 weeks

Is the injury similar to Bonner's?

[Johnny RIngo]

LOL at the FO thinking our paper-thin team had enough to make a push for the playoffs. Being passive during the trading period's going to bite them in the ass this year especially knowing that Parker's going to be out for a while.

[crc21209]

Even if TP does miss 6 weeks or 15 games, the Spurs should be just fine. Yeah they play some tough teams like Cleveland, Orlando, Atlanta, and OKC. But they also have a good amount of cupcakes in New York, Minnesota, LA (Clippers), Golden State, and New Jersey.

[Ice009]

Anyone know if Speedy Claxton has anything left? Is he is any kind of shape to play?

Speedy knows our offense and defense.

[Crookshanks]

oh man - these announcers sound actually happy about Tony's injury. They're hoping it ends his season so the Griz have a better chance of making the playoffs. How lame is that? Bad karma man...

[Spurs Brazil]

That's why Mason is in the dog house. He SUCKS

[Chieflion]

New Jersey Nets get their 7th win over the New York Knicks! Hooray!!!!!!!!! 112-92.

[DAF86]

lol why take Manu out when he finally got it going???? Sometimes you have to go with momentum and leave rotations on a side.

[siraulo23]

Tony Parker injury: Spurs guard Tony Parker broken fourth right metacarpal - his shooting hand.

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

[Ice009]

oh man - these announcers sound actually happy about tony's injury. They're hoping it ends his season so the griz have a better chance of making the playoffs. How lame is that? Bad karma man...

fuck the grizzles and fuck the annoucers.

I am going to fucking shove that headband up that punk randolph's ass.

[phxspurfan]

yeah small ball! 4 point lead now.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol why take Manu out when he finally got it going???? Sometimes you have to go with momentum and leave rotations on a side.

so he won't fade too early in 4th :bang

[poop]

need win.

[alchemist]

Hill is at best a 3rd string PG.

[FeZZy]

Goal!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Is the injury similar to Bonner's?

I think it is


http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Spurs_Bonner_sidelined_by_broken_hand.html

Spurs center-forward Matt Bonner has something in common with Lakers star Kobe Bryant: Just like Bryant, he can make shots after breaking a bone in his shooting hand.

Unlike Bryant, who broke the index finger on his right hand on Dec. 11 and has continued to play, Bonner is going to miss quite a few games.

At some point late in the first quarter of Saturday's Spurs-Pacers game at the AT&T Center, Bonner broke the fourth metacarpal — the bone in the meaty part of the hand that leads to the ring finger — on his right hand.

X-rays taken at the arena showed a partial fracture, and the initial diagnosis does not appear to indicate a need for surgery to repair the bone.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

these shitty commentators are so annoying

[roycrikside]

well the bright side is Tony's hip and foot should be all healed up when he's back.

[ned_ryerson]

fuck the grizzles and fuck the annoucers.

I am going to fucking shove that headband up that punk randolph's ass.

randolph's a badass.

grizzlies announcers..embarassing

[angelbelow]

damn my league pass is really acting up

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 6 after the 3rd

We need this one. Let's play a great 4th quarter

[FeZZy]

i SWITCHED TO THE SPURS BROADCAST ITS WAY BOSS

[Crookshanks]

these shitty commentators are so annoying

you got that right - makes you really appreciate Sean and Bill.

[ElNono]

Well, that end of the quarter was better than I thought....

It just feels like if we lose the lead we're done...

Hope TD and Manu has some gas left for the 4th...

[raspsa]

More evidence to corroborate that Tony built his new house on an ancient Indian burial ground.

[ohmwrecker]

these shitty commentators are so annoying

Is FSSW blacked out in SA?

[Ice009]

Hill is at best a 3rd string PG.

Earlier in the season I wanted to start Hill for a few games at PG so Tony can ease back into the line up, but no way do I want Hill to play PG full time ahead of TP.

Tony is a great player and he was starting to look like himself again. His defense was a lot better too.

[angelbelow]

holy crap, didnt know about TP. this sucks

[Ice009]

GRAB A FUCKING BOARD please.

[DPG21920]

Spurs hanging tough. Keep it up.

[timtonymanu]

We really need this game because we're gonna get assraped by Cleveland next.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

grizzly can't rebound to save his life tonight

[Crookshanks]

Spurs are hanging tough - every time the Griz get close, the Spurs respond with a little run. Just keep it up guys.

[DPG21920]

Get some stops boys. Good job.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wow blair that was a horrible horrible shoot

[DAF86]

We really need this game because we're gonna get assraped by Cleveland next.

Lebron isn't playing today so he may be out against us.

[DPG21920]

Damn, even though it did not go in, that was one heads up play by Blair on that tip pass to RMJ.

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Mason, we needed that

[FeZZy]

tp makes a miraculous return and win on a buzzer beater

[HarlemHeat37]

Lebron supposedly isn't playing on Monday, so a W here would be big..

[alchemist]

Malik Rose or Blair?

[timtonymanu]

Lebron isn't playing today so he may be out against us.

Lebron is hurt?

[Brazil]

fuck fuck fuck fuck ! TP was putting things together : Defense, shooting, chemistry with the other guys ...... depressing really.

Now we need a win tonite ! Go spurs Go

[Spurs Brazil]

Great time out Pop

[DAF86]

Lebron is hurt?

Seems like it, he was wearing some protection on his right leg the last time he played.

[ohmwrecker]

Malik Rose or Blair?

Blair. No contest.

[duncan228]

Lebron isn't playing today so he may be out against us.

It was just for rest. His coach said tonight was a good opportunity to keep him out.

[quentin_compson]

RJ is being aggressive, good thing. And he seems to be more aggressive with Tony being injured now. Would be great if he stepped up.

[vander]

Lebron isn't playing today so he may be out against us.

I'd rather play them with Lebron

if it's a foregone conclusion that we can't beat them with Lebron, then what's the point? time to tank.

[Thompson]

damn my league pass is really acting up

Mine always acts up, but tonight is worse than normal. The weird thing is last year I didn't have any problems (same network, hardware, etc.) and I've heard a lot of other people have problems with it this year. I'm thinking about not bothering with it next year, it's so bad. And it literally always freezes up when the games on the line in the last minute or so. I have to find out from a box score what happened.

[ElNono]

We're playing really gritty.. I'm loving it, win or lose.
I'm impressed with Richard this half

[FeZZy]

It was just for rest. His coach said tonight was a good opportunity to keep him out.

a good opportunity? why are we not good enough for the cavs

[ohmwrecker]

Seems like it, he was wearing some protection on his right leg the last time he played.

No Bron, No Shaq. We should win that game.

[Crookshanks]

It was just for rest. His coach said tonight was a good opportunity to keep him out.

Lebron did sprain his ankle last night against Detroit - but they just taped it up more and he continued to play. Maybe it's bothering him tonight.

[alchemist]

Mason will be getting Parkers minutes so his ass better show up from now on.

[Obstructed_View]

And wow I guess I should have created a Keith Bogans avatar. Sorry guys.

[DPG21920]

RJ is stepping up, good to see him bounce back. Team is doing very well. Just win boys.

[DPG21920]

:lol No foul?

[Ice009]

How WAS THAT NOT A FUCKING FOUL ON RJ??????????????

[ohmwrecker]

We're playing really gritty.. I'm loving it, win or lose.
I'm impressed with Richard this half

RJ is playing great. I have nothing bad to say about him.

[Crookshanks]

man - the griz just got lucky on that one. That ball looked like a super ball - it bounced so far.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Mayo

[ElNono]

We can't grab a board

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

spurs looking real tired

[Capt Bringdown]

Getting smashed on the boards, 41 - 27.

[Crookshanks]

We can't grab a board

The Spurs are trying - it just seems the Griz are getting a lot of lucky bounces.

[DPG21920]

Spurs need to dig deep. Lets go. Play smart and take care of the ball.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job Manu, keep attacking

[Chieflion]

You can't control how the ball bounce. Y'all crazy man. -Josh Howard

[Crookshanks]

good - another time out. Gives the Spurs more time to rest.

[Ice009]

LOL is that a real quote from Josh Howard?

[alchemist]

:lol just remembered this month was going to be hell on earth -with Tony...if they end up with a winning March record I'd be impressed.

[FeZZy]

You can't control how the ball bounce. Y'all crazy man. -Josh Howard
was that during his hangover or when he was high :lmao

[Chieflion]

LOL is that a real quote from Josh Howard?

Yep.

[Ice009]

How about Antonio Daniels? I mentioned Speed Claxton before. Would we be better off getting someone that knows the system?

[Crookshanks]

in other news - the Mavs are well on their way to their 11th straight win.

[ohmwrecker]

The Spurs are trying - it just seems the Griz are getting a lot of lucky bounces.

. . . and, they are TALL.

[poop]

whats the score???

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

important possession coming

[DPG21920]

Nice Tim. Way to stay with it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Duncan and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[4>0rings]

Wow, Timmy just took a cleveland steamer on Gasol and the rest of the Griz crew. :lmao

[DPG21920]

Keep the lead to 3 possessions.

[FeZZy]

yes

[DPG21920]

Great hands by Tim! Pushed it to 11 point lead.

[FeZZy]

duncan with nice hands

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol zbo definitely didnot expect TD to go one more step to the hoop when TD is like 1 foot away from the basket

[Spurs Brazil]

We look like the old Spurs in the 2nd half. Getting some key stops

[Chieflion]

Watch Manu ice this game.

[Obstructed_View]

How about Antonio Daniels? I mentioned Speed Claxton before. Would we be better off getting someone that knows the system?

This just in: Speedy Claxton broke his hip running for the phone when he found out Tony Parker was hurt. He's expected to miss the remainder of the season.

[Crookshanks]

hang tough guys - just 4 more minutes...

[Chieflion]

Now is not the time for small ball!

[FeZZy]

i think we got this

[timtonymanu]

i swear hill gets owned a lot.

[Refocus]

Time for the Grizz Layup drills.

[Spurs Brazil]

FUCK Small ball

[Chieflion]

Fucking stupid Pop.

[quentin_compson]

Boy, this is going to be a rollercoaster ride.

[FeZZy]

i think we got this

nevermind shit!

[Ice009]

What a fuck up from Tim.

MANU gave him and easy 2 and Tim fucking lost the ball and now it's a 5 point swing 3 point play for the Grizz. FUCK.

[cnyc3]

lmao amphibious

[Ice009]

Tim wanted a bail out. First time I've ever seen that. He didn't want the ball and forced Manu to take a 3.

[Crookshanks]

now that was a crappy possession - which led to an AND 1 for the Griz. :bang

[FeZZy]

contested 3 shit come on

[alchemist]

Timmy missing so many easy buckets.

[superjames1992]

FUCK Small ball


Fucking stupid Pop.
The Grizzlies went small, so Pop responded. Sam Young came in for Gasol, so Pop put in Bogans for Bonner.

[FeZZy]

smart plays guys

[Crookshanks]

ha ha -that was funny. announcers just said "Ginobili flops and ____ loses the ball" Looked like Manu was pushed.

[FeZZy]

When do the Spurs play next?

monday cavs

[Chieflion]

The Grizzlies went small, so Pop responded. Sam Young came in for Gasol, so Pop put in Bogans for Bonner.

That's cool and all. But Sam Young is athletic, Keith Bogans, not so much.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner could stay and guard Young

[DPG21920]

Great play.

[Ice009]

i swear hill gets owned a lot.

I have complained about Tony's defense, but Hill has gotten destroyed by elite PGs and even some scrub PGs this season in ways Tony never has.

When Tony is on his game defensively he can limit these guys sometimes.

I will apologize to TP. I really had no idea he had PF at the start of the season when I was calling him out for his defense. I thought it was an effort thing.

[Capt Bringdown]

Not a wise 3 attempt by Manu.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

georgie!

[Crookshanks]

monday cavs

and I think it's on NBA tv - which means I'll only be able to listen, not watch. darn :bang

[FeZZy]

rj rebound

[Libri]

Crap!

[FeZZy]

ginobili cold as ice

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuu with the dagger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[timtonymanu]

man this would feel so good if TP was healthy.

[Refocus]

Bonner +28.. that man is a legend.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol the clock was running after the shoot was made by griz

[superjames1992]

Manu redeems himself after a stupid turnover on the previous play.

[Crookshanks]

Manu is making sure the Spurs win tonight.

[timtonymanu]

the bench stepped up today. Props to RJ, Manu, Matt, Blair, and even Mason.

[quentin_compson]

Important one by Manu.

[FeZZy]

:lmao perfect shape!

[Spurs Brazil]

Props to RJ. He stepped up with TP out. Hope he keep doing that and Mason Jr join him. We'll need big games for those two guys with Tony out

[Libri]

Bonner +28.. that man is a legend.

Bonner: "I am legend."

[FeZZy]

ginobili all shakes his hands like "slow down"

[Chieflion]

Malik Hairston checks into the game.

[timtonymanu]

Props to RJ. He stepped up with TP out. Hope he keep doing that and Mason Jr join him. We'll need big games for those two guys with Tony out

agree. i know it's too much to ask but i hope the spurs play like the celtics did w/o kg last year, or the magic w/o nelson. or the lakers w/o kobe.

[FeZZy]

zbo for 3 :lmao

[DAF86]

With this win we almost guaranteed ourselves a playoffs spot.

[Manudona]

ROFL at the broadcasters including Anderson Varejao as one of the Argentinean players in the NBA...

[Spurs Brazil]

HUGE win

Big props to Bonner and RJ

[FeZZy]

good win guys

[Obstructed_View]

ROFL at the broadcasters including Anderson Varejao as one of the Argentinean players in the NBA...


"I don't know; I don't speak Mexican."

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

props to RJ and the rocket

[raspsa]

Announcers giving credit to Bonner for preventing Randolph from playing his usual game.. primary reason for Memphis loss..

[ElNono]

Great win! :tu
Hope TP gets well soon

[Manudona]

Did they just say that Side Show Bob from the Cavs was on the Argentina National Team?

Yes they did...

[FeZZy]

happy hariston no no malik hariston

[Crookshanks]

I love it when the announcers are whiny - and then the Spurs bitch slap their team!! :lol

[dbreiden83080]

Starting to get it going Spurs

Finally..

[DPG21920]

All things considered, that was a great win. Please be good news about TP.

[raspsa]

Did they just say that Side Show Bob from the Cavs was on the Argentina National Team?

Idiots.

[Ice009]

Great win.

[Brazil]

great great win ! now cross your fingers for TP !

[birdy219]

I love it when the announcers are whiny - and then the Spurs bitch slap their team!! :lol


They were dumb on top of being whiny. They actually said that Steve Nash doesn't hit the floor as much as Manu. Wasn't he one of the league leaders in drawing a "charge"? :rolleyes

[Ice009]

Great game from the Spurs tonight.

Very hurt about TP though.

[siraulo23]

4 weeks for TP is best case scenario, then take the two weeks remaining before the playoffs to regain his rhythm.

Please!

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Really good win, good showing from Bonner and RJ. If Bonner can play D like that I'd be very happy

[Capt Bringdown]

Gritty win considering the circumstances of Parker's injury.
On the downside, why do I continue to be surprised at Dice's decrepitude?
I thought age might be a problem with him, but not this bad.

[dbreiden83080]

4 weeks for TP is best case scenario, then take the two weeks remaining before the playoffs to regain his rhythm.

Please!

Going way out on a limb here but the 4 weeks off if the finger is 100% healed could be a blessing in disguise since TP has been beat to shit all year from all that damn international play for France. He could feel better than he's felt all year come playoff time..

[NRHector]

The bright side is that Tony will get some rest and be ready for playoffs :toast

[vander]

Bonner +28

:lmao:lmao

:rollin

[alchemist]

The bright side is that Tony will get some rest and be ready for playoffs :toast
Tony has a wife in Hollywood, rest is going to be the last thing he'll be doing :lol :depressed

[ffadicted]

Bonner +28

:lmao:lmao

:rollin

The legend fucking continues

[ducks]

spurs need rj to play like he did tonight
get his confidence up and then tp back and we attack in pla¥offs and win title

[Johnny RIngo]

spurs need rj to play like he did tonight
get his confidence up and then tp back and we attack in pla¥offs and win title

:lol

[MB20]

Who will run the offense while TP is out? Hill or Manu?
If it's Manu, I expect 10 assists per game....and 9 turnovers per game. It would kill Pop.
Daniels can still walk?

[duncan228]

Updated.

Spurs win fourth straight, top Grizzlies 102-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2010030629&prov=ap)

The San Antonio Spurs will have to find a way to win without Tony Parker for a while.

Parker broke a bone in his right hand at the end of the first half, putting a damper on the Spurs’ 102-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

“He’s got a broken hand. He’ll be out six weeks,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “He did it in the first half when he dove on the floor.”

Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 17 each in leading the Spurs to their fourth straight victory.

“We’re playing well,” Duncan said. “That is the one positive about the whole thing. We’re going to have to get these guys to step up and step in and continue to play well.

“It hurts losing Tony, obviously. Hopefully, we’ll find a way to get it done.”

Parker broke the fourth metacarpal—the bone between the bottom knuckle and wrist—during a scramble for the ball near the end of the first half and did not return.

Meanwhile, the loss extended the Grizzlies’ skid at home to eight straight.

“We’ve played a different caliber of teams away than we have at home,” Memphis coach Lionel Hollins said. “We just haven’t been able to raise our caliber of play. We execute better on the road. We make a better effort and better decisions on the road.

“At home, we haven’t been able to do that.”

Six Spurs finished in double figures, including Matt Bonner, who had 13 points, including shooting 4 of 7 from 3-point range. George Hill added 11 and DeJuan Blair 10.

O.J. Mayo led Memphis with 23 points, while Marc Gasol finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Zach Randolph had 15 points, and Rudy Gay 13, but the two were a combined 9 of 27, part of Memphis shooting 43 percent from the floor.

Memphis was within 91-85 with 5:36 left, but the Spurs scored the next seven points to get the advantage back to double digits.

From there, it was a matter of exchanging baskets the rest of the way for San Antonio to leave with a victory.

“They played real physical,” Randolph said. “We didn’t give the physical part back. They out-toughed us.”

The Spurs shot 55 percent in the first half, and overcame an early deficit with a 20-4 run to open the second period. San Antonio would continue to extend the advantage as Bonner connected on a trio of 3-pointers, part of San Antonio hitting six of its first nine shots outside the arc.

Bonner also had the duty of guarding Randolph part of the night, trying to keep the Grizzlies’ leading scorer from the block.

“My whole body hurts,” Bonner said of banging against Randolph. “He plays hard. He plays physical. I felt every second of it.”

San Antonio’s defense caused 12 of Memphis’ 15 turnovers in the first half as the Spurs led 58-48 at the break. Jefferson had 12 in the half, while Duncan and Bonner had 10 each.

Memphis chipped into the lead in the third period, but San Antonio was still ahead 78-72 entering the fourth.

While Memphis has dropped eight straight at home, they have won six straight on the road. The Grizzlies are the only team in NBA history to simultaneously have streaks of six-plus home losses and six-plus road wins, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

“It’s the strangest thing I’ve ever seen,” Popovich said. “I have never seen anything like that. I really haven’t.

“As far as home and away games, I thought it was really surprising. There’s no way to explain that.”

NOTES: The game was the nightcap of a doubleheader at the FedExForum. The Memphis Tigers closed out their regular season with a 75-53 win over Tulsa in the Saturday matinee. … Travel problems for San Antonio on Friday night delayed the Spurs leaving until Saturday morning, arriving in Memphis after noon, less than 7 hours before game time. The problem apparently was a light on a wing of their chartered flight. Popovich didn’t take long to decide the Spurs would stay home and leave Saturday morning. “I wasn’t going to wait two hours for them to tell me: ‘I’m not sure this plane’s going to go,’ so we walked off.” Two years ago, the Spurs were left on the tarmac overnight with plane problems in New Orleans after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. … Popovich has talked at times about giving Duncan some time off on the second night of back-to-backs. Despite that, Duncan was in the starting lineup against the Grizzlies. “As the month progresses,” Popovich said, “I’m sure his time will get limited here and there.” … San Antonio’s reserves outscored Memphis’ 66-15, including 23-4 in the second quarter when the Spurs built their lead.

[Josepatches_]

Manu ran the offense a lot of games this year and he doesn't average 9 TO

[TampaDude]

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!!!

Sucks about TP, though...