48MoH: Knicks 87, Spurs 97

[Blackjack]

Knicks 87, Spurs 97
by Jesse Blanchard

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The stakes may not have been as high, nor the visiting team as good, but the Spurs put on a throwback performance reminiscent of their first championship run, though probably not in the most flattering sense: an ugly win they will not apologize for.

Manu Ginobili once again carried the Spurs, scoring 28 points while grabbing six boards and five assists and generally willing the Spurs to a victory. Needless to say, Ginobili is back (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2010/02/26/ginobili/), something Timothy Varner reiterated (while also pointing out the need for a contract extension) in today’s daily dime (http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-100310/daily-dime).


But Ginobili is providing a reason for league GMs to think twice about thinking twice–he’s regained his super-stud form after two seasons of continuous ankle injuries. His February 2010 numbers ran in lockstep with his career-best work. Since reinsertion into San Antonio’s starting lineup, Ginobili has responded by scoring 38 and 28 in take-notice outings against the Cavs and Knicks, respectively.

Keep reading → (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2010/03/11/knicks-87-spurs-97/#more-6957)

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Every time I think "Finally, now Pop will gie Malik some solid minutes" it never actually happens.

I hope this time things change.

[Dex]

Every time I think "Finally, now Pop will gie Malik some solid minutes" it never actually happens.

I hope this time things change.

I doubt Malik will start to get consistent minutes off the bench all of a sudden. Maybe, since Tony is out and Finley is gone, but I bet he'll still be stuck with spot minutes (unfortunately).

But he will also probably be the first number called next time Pop needs a spark, and if he can continue to perform, then that could change.

Then again, a soft Minnesota/Clippers B2B might be a great time to see if he can fit into the regular rotation?