Game Blog :: Spurs vs. Celtics :: March 28

[Shastafarian]

That deserves a http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6880/roflcopter9grpm2.png

[j.dizzle]

BTW who else remembers when it was tough to drive in on Boston & get layups? hahaha Manu is walking into the paint at will. Crazy how different they look on compared to 2008, wish I could hear what that old drunk Tommy is saying.

[picc84]

Manu's amazing.

[ffadicted]

Man, Ginobili is actually fucking +30 wooow :wow:wow

And not even shooting that well either, this guy makes this team infinitely better

[Doe]

Finley's been a real asset for the Spurs every time he's been on the floor tonight.

[TampaDude]

We'll see Blair do something dumb but then redeem himself with great rebounding.

[FeZZy]

manu ginobili is a god

[Killakobe81]

I'm loving Hill tonite...

What it is funny is that this stretch w/o parker has confirmed that Hill is a SG, the PG of this team is Manu.

Couldn't agree more about Hill... but he could run the point in the triangle ....

[Whisky Dog]

The hustle is fucking the celtics. They weren't ready for this.

[FeZZy]

blair sucks

[CFH]

Come on Blair, you gotta know they're gonna call that.

[timtonymanu]

damnit Blair. Finley is suppose to get owned.

[alchemist]

Blair has to learn how to do a pull up, the scouting report is out on him.

[Spursfan092120]

Who will guard Manu? Allen? :lol
apparently nobody.

[FeZZy]

bonner crossover on kg

[alchemist]

Bonner hustling

[CFH]

Bonner hustling for the rebound. :lol

[BanditHiro]

rofl our bench hustling

[HarlemHeat37]

I love Matt Bonner tonight..somebody get that man a sandwich..

[deadpool]

Red rocket lol

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF Blair

[FeZZy]

im starting to hate blair more and more now

[Libri]

Celtic fans booing their team :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Sucks to see that KG's knees have given out like Timmy's have..my 2 favorite players..

[FeZZy]

how many offensive rebounds do we have :lmao

[TIMMYD!]

Our hustle is amazing tonight. :wow

[CFH]

Just keep getting the offensive rebounds. :lol

[Spurious]

Fin still a contributor for SA

[Brazil]

One thing I've noticed is sometimes Hill passes lack of force especially when he wants to feed a guy for a 3 ! the open guy collects a ball with no rythme

[Bartleby]

offensive rebounds are killing the Celtics.

[FeZZy]

bye pierce

[ffadicted]

How come we fucking travel so muich?? it's ridiculous

[Juanobili]

Celtics should just forfeit the playoffs. This team is not winning shit and they know it.

[FeZZy]

offensive rebound again

[Brazil]

Couldn't agree more about Hill... but he could run the point in the triangle ....

:nope we will keep our Georgie :lol

[TIMMYD!]

When was the last time anyone scored? :lol

[timtonymanu]

Wow we are the ones rebounding for once.

[Juanobili]

Fin now a contributor for SA

fify

[Tp9gospursgo]

GReat Rebounding and hustle

[CFH]

Blair just killing em with all the rebounds. :D

[FeZZy]

the atlantic divsion is so weak they need to change that rule

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley is guarding RJ. Give the damn ball to #24

[TampaDude]

Spurs keep getting the O-boards and burning clock...this is awesome...keep it up, guys!!!

[j.dizzle]

hahahaha u know the Boo's are coming when Bonner is outhustling the Celtics players lmao Ive heard so many Boo's in that arena this year hahaa fuckin bandwagoners.

[bbarry]

wow neither team scored a pt in that entire time between time outs.

[BanditHiro]

wow the spurs bench has milked the fuck out of this clock

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

blair eating the celtics glass...yumm

[Libri]

KG isn't barking as much as he usually does.

[Spurious]

fify
Guess I see your point.

[Doe]

LOL this is ridiculous, in a good way, we're getting an offensive rebounds every possession the last few trips.

[Tp9gospursgo]

I love Matt Bonner tonight..somebody get that man a sandwich..

:lmao

[TD 21]

What is this, game 7 of the finals? Rivers never plays Garnett this many minutes, yet tonight he has to? Hopefully he concedes soon and garbage time can commence.

[Man In Black]

One thing I've noticed is sometimes Hill passes lack of force especially when he wants to feed a guy for a 3 ! the open guy collects a ball with no rythme

Nobody on the Spurs whips a pass faster than Manu. I've noticed that both
Hill & Mason have some loft in their passes out to the 3. With Mason, it's also on pick and rolls, and also pick and pops.

When TP comes back, his passes are more a push type as opposed to a throw. He has some zip too, but again, nobody whips a pass faster than Manu. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN! :greedy

[Brazil]

When was the last time anyone scored? :lol

they can stop scoring untill the end, no problem for me I'd take a 84 67 win

[lefty]

OMFG

I turn on the TV and I see the Spurs destroying Boston :rollin




Aaaah aaaah orgasm

Hardcore Sex porn

[alchemist]

Sucks to see that KG's knees have given out like Timmy's have..my 2 favorite players..
I saw the 2001 All-Star game the other day, man Dice/Sheed/Timmy/Garnett/Webber were fucking beast in their primes. Sad to see these guys slowed down so much.

[FeZZy]

aren't we 0-2 against portland this year

[CFH]

Pierce pulled a Bogans. :lol

[DesignatedT]

:lol the celtics are pathetic.. at least we dont see this kind of effort out of our guys...

[FeZZy]

bulldog steal! blair tip in

[Come_On_Now]

Looking like another nice victory for SA. Very impressive; Manu is a truly underrated talent, and it looks like the stoic Spur defense has made its glorious return. Playing your best ball a tad later than I even expected but its nice to know there will be another Texas team to root for in the Playoffs. Congrats with the win tonight! :toast

[timtonymanu]

aren't we 0-2 against portland this year

0-3.

[deadpool]

bang!!!!

[DesignatedT]

pull manu pop...

[TIMMYD!]

Blair is rebounding the shit out of the ball.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[alchemist]

Blair making up for his earlier dumb fouls.

[Manudona]

Manu is back? That I did not expect.

[FeZZy]

exclamation point!

[CFH]

Blair with the dunk!!!

[TampaDude]

Blair with AUTHORITY!!!!!

[deadpool]

theres the Blair i like!

[spursfaninla]

finley playing PF for BOSTON at 4:30 left to go. I have seen boston's downfall.

Baseline Bum called it.

[Whisky Dog]

Time to get Manu out

[Libri]

The Beast with a dunk and Tim watches with a grin.

[Spurminator]

I have enjoyed watching this game.

[TampaDude]

Garbage time...

[CFH]

Doc putting in the scrubs.

[itzsoweezee]

take manu out. what are you thinking popovich?

[TIMMYD!]

Call the garbage man!

[Brazil]

Nobody on the Spurs whips a pass faster than Manu. I've noticed that both
Hill & Mason have some loft in their passes out to the 3. With Mason, it's also on pick and rolls, and also pick and pops.

When TP comes back, his passes are more a push type as opposed to a throw. He has some zip too, but again, nobody whips a pass faster than Manu. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN! :greedy

At least two times the open 3 guy haven't had the time to shoot because the pass was two weak I think it was Bogans and Bonner. The ball coming from Hill was too soft and D had time to cover them. Hill has to work that with TP and Manu.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tonight was a GREAT game. Love to see Spurs playing that kind of D

[FeZZy]

0-3.
fuckkk so that means in our tie right now they would be 6 seed because we beat the thunder right meaning they are 8th

[timtonymanu]

I wanna see Bonner play Scalabrine one on one.

[ffadicted]

Doc throwing in the towel, nice

[FeZZy]

blair with 0765456789098765 rebounds

[Death In June]

Manu and Hill should be out right now. What the fuck is pop thinking on the prior night of a B2B.

[blkroadrunners]

Let's see more Finley's old self, Boston.

[duncan228]

Standing Ovation for Manu in my living room. Great game and a blast to watch him. :toast

[FeZZy]

28 pts 7 assist no turnovers

[TIMMYD!]

How long did Tim play in the second half?

[Fpoonsie]

What's amazing is you don't even hafta try to get Manu the ball. Simply having him out there instills confidence in our guys.

[TD 21]

Why is Ginobili still in? Even Hill and Jefferson? Pop has that little confidence in Mason, Hairston, Mahinmi and Temple?

[lefty]

Get me da Vaseliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

[FeZZy]

noooooooooo fuck.....ginobili? back?

[spursfaninla]

spurs up 23 with 3min and hill, rj and MANU still in? WTF? pop don't take stupid risks.

[Admidave50]

Man, I gotta DL this game!!

[CFH]

Manu going to the locker room, oh boy, something with his back.

[duncan228]

Fuck. Manu's back hurt?

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF with Manu?

[Drachen]

Shit! Manu hurt.

[Man In Black]

Manu is going back early. Time for Ice El Rey de Argentina.

[timtonymanu]

I think Manu is ok. I wouldnt mind seeing him inactive for the Nets.

[Sisk]

Ginobili?

[Brazil]

End of the game for Manu ! He's Manu Ginobili

[FeZZy]

bogans out too

[itzsoweezee]

jesus christ. manu better not be hurt because popobitch left him in during garbage time. Fuck this. fucking moron coach.

[Killakobe81]

Let me say this ...
Manu is badass ...
Celts are NOT done yet either but Spurs are better right now winning without Parker by 20 in Boston is impressive ...

Manu better be healthy though ...

[Libri]

shit Manu just left the court.

looks like he hurt his back

[Chieflion]

What's wrong with Manu?

[TIMMYD!]

Blair with the J!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu said, pop in the back

[TampaDude]

Manu is worn out...he's earned the rest!!!

[CFH]

Blair with the Duncan shot. :D

[Cherry]

shit. Manu is gone. Pop told him "get out" :(

[ffadicted]

Manu is fine I'm sure guys, has no one ever gotten a back ache like that out of nowhere, c'mon stop jumping cliffs :lol

Also, blair with the nice J lol

[deadpool]

uh oh...

[FeZZy]

blair with a j that shit was weird ive never seen that

[lefty]

shit Manu just left the court.
Maybe he isn't done dumping

[CFH]

Scalabrine to Ian. :lol

[Death In June]

You mean Manu got hurt playing extended minutes in a meaningless fourth quarter? Who would of thunk it....

[Sisk]

ahhh celticginger almost assisted blair :(

[superjames1992]

Manu is fine, people...

[alchemist]

a little ice on the back will do, stop being drama queens.

[Budkin]

He's not hurt...chill out everyone.

[Brazil]

Bogans went to the locker room too, Pop is smiling I think there is nothing wrong with Manu

[angelbelow]

great win. but boston was pretty lifeless.. but on a back to back great for us.

[superjames1992]

Manu has a +/- of +36 tonight!

Richard Jefferson is +27.

Matt Bonner is +19.

[timtonymanu]

Manu is fine I'm sure guys, has no one ever gotten a back ache like that out of nowhere, c'mon stop jumping cliffs :lol

Also, blair with the nice J lol

with the luck the big 3 has had the last 3 seasons, people are gonna panic lol. I think Manu is ok too.

[Chieflion]

Bogans went out too. But no one gives a shit about him.

[FeZZy]

So for the gifs today..manu's block..manu's 3 manu's face when he hurt his back on the bench OH! and michael finley losing :lmao

[TD 21]

What did I tell you fucking people? This coach is a fucking no mind. If this guy is injured or even limited for any length of time, guaranteed 8th seed, Duncan killing himself to drag them into the playoffs, quick elimination at the hands of the Lakers.

[Manu-of-steel]

Hope Manu is not hurt. It would have been better if Pop removed him earlier.

[j.dizzle]

One of the worst second half efforts for a home team ive seen in a while hahaha props to SA for shitting on Boston, always fun to watch..Im out , cheers

[Drachen]

Manu is fine I'm sure guys, has no one ever gotten a back ache like that out of nowhere, c'mon stop jumping cliffs :lol

Also, blair with the nice J lol

LOL, yes I understand the jumping off the cliff, but I think we all know (just like each playoffs from 03-08, if manu goes down, so do we).

[DesignatedT]

What did I tell you fucking people? This coach is a fucking no mind. If this guy is injured or even limited for any length of time, guaranteed 8th seed, Duncan killing himself to drag them into the playoffs, quick elimination at the hands of the Lakers.

wtf are you talking about? hes fine

[TampaDude]

Manu is fine...some ice and a massage is all he needs...I'd rest him or play him limited minutes against the Nets. We should be able to handle them no prob.

[alchemist]

What did I tell you fucking people? This coach is a fucking no mind. If this guy is injured or even limited for any length of time, guaranteed 8th seed, Duncan killing himself to drag them into the playoffs, quick elimination at the hands of the Lakers.
I'm sure Pop could control Manu slipping on the floor which probably caused this. :lmao

[KenziE]

hahaha one of the happiest days of 2010 for me ... love you SPURS i still believe baby when TP comes back i hope is rested enuf the help the team and not disrupt this momentum we have

[FeZZy]

did everybody leave? haha party in the lockeroom

[Sisk]

ha.. fuckin' pop sending everyone to the locker room early.. nice

[CFH]

Pop just sending everyone to the locker room. What is Bonner signing??? :lol

[Man In Black]

Fucking naggers, recognize...Manu Ginobili is now sitting in an ice tub drinking a Quilmes!
He's fine, he took a fall that was a no call(mercy rule to Boston) and then made a twisting jump shot. He stretched to the right, took some water, and then Will walked over and Pop looked over and said," Go back"

He's Manu Ginobili!

[LakerHater]

So does anyone know what they classified Manu & George's block on Garnett, cuz neither one has a block shot!??

[Libri]

Bogans went out too. But no one gives a shit about him.

Bogans who? lol

[reddog 99]

I have to pay props

I am impressed............

[pjjrfan]

It wasn't out of nowhere, he got knocked down prior to coming down the floor, and I saw him wave Hill off, not wanting the ball, and walking with his head down. We can't catch a break. Hopefully he just got a bump that hurt and didn't pull anything. Boston was lifeless cause our guys took all the energy away from them. Great win for the spurs.

[lefty]

Again he left the court because he isn't done dumping

He just clogged the Garden's parquet floor

[FeZZy]

look at the empty seats

[TD 21]

In a way he can control that, by limiting his fucking minutes (which was a no brainer in this one), you lessen the chance for something like that to occur.

This guy isn't some young, athletic 20 something that can run all day. He's got to be managed. I understand the Spurs need wins and he's carrying them so he's going to play more obviously, but tonight he could have easily been kept right around 30 minutes, instead he's up around 36.

[bostonguy]

Props to the Spurs. They whooped up on Boston tonight.

[Budkin]

Couldn't have asked for a better birthday gift today. Thanks Spurs for the second huge win in a row!

[BanditHiro]

who the fuck does bogans think he is he should get back on the bench he does not deserve ginobili like treatment

[FeZZy]

blair with the tips

[CFH]

Blair playing volleyball with himself out there. :lol

[DesignatedT]

mason cant even hit in garbage time

[pjjrfan]

So does anyone know what they classified Manu & George's block on Garnett, cuz neither one has a block shot!??

I don't know but that was a hi light block by Manu.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

tony ellen is better than that daniels scrub

[deadpool]

good fucking game!!!

[LakerHater]

Gif plzzz

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif

[Sisk]

aw.. cute finhug

[FeZZy]

scalabrini is a fatty he has man boobies :lmao

[Juanobili]

lol was that Finley Pop said bye to

[DesignatedT]

finley... what a moron.

[tothrowed]

Is it just me or is cjax better than temple

[CFH]

Great win!!! Trap game against the Nets tomorrow night.

[FromWayDowntown]

Figured @ATL, @OKC, LAL, CLE, @BOS was probably going to be under .500 and quite likely a 1-fer or an 0-fer. To get 3 of those and 2 of the last three without Parker is certainly encouraging; they're pretty close to have gotten 4 of the 5. The way they crapped the bed in the 2nd half of the LA game still makes me think the ceiling is pretty low, but they are now at least in the running to get back to 50 wins and to stay out of the 8 spot.

[TIMMYD!]

So does anyone know what they classified Manu & George's block on Garnett, cuz neither one has a block shot!??

They do that very often. It kinda gets me mad because they worked for that block and they don't get it.

[FeZZy]

rj has congested nose he's talking like he's sick hahaha

[superjames1992]

Good interview by RJ.

[pjjrfan]

Jefferson just called Manu one of the best ballers he has ever seen.

[BanditHiro]

Great win!!! Trap game against the Nets tomorrow night.

Ian with 30/20

[tothrowed]

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif
how da hell do u save a gif?

[TampaDude]

Wow...we just blew out the Celtics...IN BOSTON...WITHOUT PARKER...thanks, guys...you made my weekend!!!

Ginobili was off the chain tonight. Rest up, Manu...we're gonna need you healthy down the stretch.

[BanditHiro]

rj has congested nose he's talking like he's sick hahaha

he said he was sick in the first quarter

[FeZZy]

im so pumped dude i say we see almost no starters tomorrow..IAN pwing the nets again

[superjames1992]

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif

OMG... :wow

[lefty]

how da hell do u save a gif?
By clicking on "save"

[TD 21]

:whine

If Ginobili is laboring tomorrow and this team is struggling with the Nets, remember my words.

That being said, the latest best win of the season. Outstanding defense and the thing I like most is the confidence. I have not seen this type of confidence from the Spurs against good-elite teams in over two years. It sounds corny, but they look like they believe (with the exception of when they play the Lakers).

[DesignatedT]

atleast finley is on a contender.

[FeZZy]

he said he was sick in the first quarter
no.........he said he was sick meaning he was sick of seeing his team mates out there and him on the bench with two early fouls come on bro

[alchemist]

In a way he can control that, by limiting his fucking minutes (which was a no brainer in this one), you lessen the chance for something like that to occur.

This guy isn't some young, athletic 20 something that can run all day. He's got to be managed. I understand the Spurs need wins and he's carrying them so he's going to play more obviously, but tonight he could have easily been kept right around 30 minutes, instead he's up around 36.
Okay got ya, Pop controls injuries. Look with the way Manu plays you would have to only play him 5 minutes in the 1st quarter, none in the 2nd or 3rd and only 5 more in the 4th. That is not happening.

[FeZZy]

this was a such a boss win anybody gonna watch sportscenter haha

[Sisk]

how da hell do u save a gif?

right click

[tothrowed]

By clicking on "save"
no i tried that it doesnt save rite it saves as a still photo and dosent show the clip? so how do i do it

[easy7]

That game was better than the last...

[LakerHater]

no i tried that it doesnt save rite it saves as a still photo and dosent show the clip? so how do i do it

You might havta clear your temp files!

[TD 21]

I'm surprised by the score and how easily the Spurs controlled the game, but not surprised that they won. They're better than the Celtics now. It's funny how quickly things change in sports. Earlier this season, the Spurs weren't in the same league as the Celtics, now they're better than them.

If the Spurs can just somehow get through these final ten games without wearing down Ginobili, Duncan and to a lesser extent, Hill and Parker isn't too rusty when the playoffs start, then this team will be poised to make some noise.

[TampaDude]

That was some serious turn back the clock to 2007 Spurs basketball out there tonight. Best I've seen them play in a long time!

[lefty]

no i tried that it doesnt save rite it saves as a still photo and dosent show the clip? so how do i do it
"Save as"

Then, in the drop down list, make sureto select .gif

[Brazil]

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif

Thanx Laker Hater best gif ever ! I hate KG

[TD 21]

Watch how the story of this game is framed on ESPN. They'll probably be no picture of the Spurs on the front page, instead it'll be all about the Celtics laying an egg after looking recently like they had turned the corner. It'll be about what's wrong with them, instead of what's right with the Spurs. ESPN has no interest in writing about the Spurs unless they can drudge up their same old, tired story about how they're done.

[lefty]

Thanx Laker Hater best gif ever ! I hate KG
And l'OM

[lefty]

Watch how the story of this game is framed on ESPN. They'll probably be no picture of the Spurs on the front page, instead it'll be all about the Celtics laying an egg after looking recently like they had turned the corner. It'll be about what's wrong with them, instead of what's right with the Spurs. ESPN has no interest in writing about the Spurs unless they can drudge up their same old, tired story about how they're done.
No mention of the Spurs after they beat Cleveland :pctoss

[Spursox]

RJ gave some mad props to Manu after the game. So, does Manu stay a starter or go back to the bench when Tony comes back?

[Manu-of-steel]

Finley did what we expected him to do- just stare at the man he's guarding,lol. I'm glad we released him, at least it gave Malik a chance of cracking the rotation. I'm tired of him guarding his man using his eyes.

[TampaDude]

Watch how the story of this game is framed on ESPN. They'll probably be no picture of the Spurs on the front page, instead it'll be all about the Celtics laying an egg after looking recently like they had turned the corner. It'll be about what's wrong with them, instead of what's right with the Spurs. ESPN has no interest in writing about the Spurs unless they can drudge up their same old, tired story about how they're done.

Under the radar...that's where I want them to be...

[mytespurs]

So what is this about Manu's back? Is he hurt?

Nice win. I expect a letdown against the Nets....just hope they have enough to win it.

[DesignatedT]

RJ gave some mad props to Manu after the game. So, does Manu stay a starter or go back to the bench when Tony comes back?

i think you bring him off the bench... our bench needs a much needed boost. and its not like it will effect his game...

[picc84]

So how's this going to play out when Parker comes back and he needs the ball in his hands? Clearly the Spurs work best with Ginobili handling the ball and making all the decisions, but doing that makes Parker useless.

Parker off the bench for Manu, with Hill guarding the 2? Just postulating.

[mytespurs]

Thanx Laker Hater best gif ever ! I hate KG

Nice! You know, Manu's bald spot is very noticeable even from the distance on the gif! :lol

[lefty]

So how's this going to play out when Parker comes back and he needs the ball in his hands? Clearly the Spurs work best with Ginobili handling the ball and making all the decisions, but doing that makes Parker useless.

Parker off the bench for Manu, with Hill guarding the 2? Just postulating.
I'm really worried

We need Manu to have the ball like he did in 2005

Plus Parker is a fucking ballhog

[HarlemHeat37]

I wouldn't even think about bringing Manu off the bench TBH..it doesn't make sense to me..also, the fact that he's shooting lights out from 3 makes him an asset off the ball, and the starting lineup was really lacking outside shooting..

Parker and Ginobili have never had a problem playing together..

[Manu-of-steel]

Scalabrine with the highest + - among the celtics, o. Our defense was pretty solid. Ghill did a yeoman's job of neutralizing Ray Allen. Bowen must be very proud of him.

[LakerHater]

Thanx Laker Hater best gif ever ! I hate KG


And l'OM
:toast

[Spursox]

Finley knew that with Manu healthy, there would be no chance of him playing

[TampaDude]

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif

Hey...can you post a gif of Manu's buzzer beater 3??? That was the sweetness!!!

[TD 21]

No, the Spurs work best when the two of them are in game shape/rhythm and are able to handle the ball handling/play making duties in tandem. If ever they could both get fully healthy again, then with Hill as the third guard this will quickly become easily the best back court in the league.

[tothrowed]

man i cant save these gifs fuck someone give me thee bb code please

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Parker will be worked back in slowly. Plus Duncan has hit a bit of a rough patch, so I still think Manu will be the #1 option come playoff time.

[TampaDude]

man i cant save these gifs fuck someone give me thee bb code please

Dude...what browser are you using, Etch-A-Sketch??? :lol

RIGHT CLICK...SAVE AS...

[nbaman99]

ok well i say it, Rj is looking like Rj we know.

[tothrowed]

Dude...what browser are you using, Etch-A-Sketch??? :lol

RIGHT CLICK...SAVE AS...
man i did that shit bout 15 times i dont work tell me this then how do i use it on here after i save it

[lefty]

man i cant save these gifs fuck someone give me thee bb code please
Have you tried to reboot your brain?


Ok that came out mean, I'm still in mean Manu mode.

Sorry :D


Right click
"Save as"
Then in the drop down list, make sure ".gif" is selected, Then click "ok"

[Manu-of-steel]

Hey...can you post a gif of Manu's buzzer beater 3??? That was the sweetness!!!

That was a dagger. With our 16 point lead down to only eleven, manu was inserted in the final 1:09 of the 2nd quarter. On his penetration, he assisted on hill's corner 3 pointer. On the next play, he ran the floor, looked at the shot clock, then banked in a 3-pointer as the shot clock goes off. Lead back to a comfortable 17.

[Man In Black]

No, the Spurs work best when the two of them are in game shape/rhythm and are able to handle the ball handling/play making duties in tandem. If ever they could both get fully healthy again, then with Hill as the third guard this will quickly become easily the best back court in the league.

They won't have the strongest individual best players at their positions, but collectively, the Spurs back court is probably the best.

Best at their position
Bryant-SG
Nash-PG
Probably JR Smith or Jason Terry or Leandrinho Barbosa-3rd Guard

[Spursox]

That's the problem..Tony plays better with Timmy and he is not playing his best ball right now....I say bring Hill with the second unit because that unit has no player to create plays or shots..Just spot up shooters..

[TampaDude]

man i did that shit bout 15 times i dont work tell me this then how do i use it on here after i save it

Like this...

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif

:toast

[spursfan09]

We still need Parker. He can hold it down from qtrs 1-3. Then Manu and timmy take over in the 4th. Thats the best case scenario I think. Ya its great to have the ball with Manu as much as possible, but if you are wanting to rest him and keep him fresh for the 4th. This is wear TP steps in.

[Man In Black]

man i did that shit bout 15 times i dont work tell me this then how do i use it on here after i save it

If you want to post it on here, then you need to use the [img] put the url in here and then [/im_g] I added the underscore to show you how to close the tag.

[lefty]

man i did that shit bout 15 times i dont work tell me this then how do i use it on here after i save it
Save it on an image host website - such as Imageshack

Then copy the link of the image

Then use the "insert image" function of the forum

[spurs10]

Great *&^&%* game. I think Manu's all right...was worried for a minute there. Hope we show up for the Nets...they'll be trying to catch us off guard. GSG!!!

[WeNeedLength]

Hey I'm using Firefox and I can't save GIFs either. Is everyone else using IE?

[tothrowed]

Like this...

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/03/29/1003290432566819.gif

:toast


If you want to post it on here, then you need to use the [img] put the url in here and then [/im_g] I added the underscore to show you how to close the tag.


Save it on an image host website - such as Imageshack

Then copy the link of the image

Then use the "insert image" function of the forum

aight thank yall i got it damn i smoke to much

[duncan228]

Updated.

Ginobili’s 28 points lead Spurs past Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2010032802&prov=ap)
By Jimmy Golen

The San Antonio Spurs are in the thick of the playoff race again after getting back one of the key players from their championship teams.

He was sitting on their bench the whole time.

Making his 12th straight start since Tony Parker went out with a broken right hand, Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and added seven assists to lead San Antonio to a 94-73 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night and help the Spurs jump from a precarious eighth place in the Western Conference into a tie for sixth.

“Manu’s been playing great for the last month. He’s basically taken over the team,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “He’s been the same Manu we’ve had when we won championships. Without Tony, it’s really important for somebody to step up, and he’s done it.”

Richard Jefferson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Tim Duncan had eight points and nine boards, and DeJuan Blair had 10 of his 11 rebounds in the fourth quarter. The Spurs, who started the season 4-6 and a month ago lost 11 of 18 games, have now won 12 of 16 to move into a three-way tie with Portland and Oklahoma City for sixth place in the West.

“We had a very, very slow start to the season, and we are paying for it now,” Ginobili said. “We should be five wins ahead of where we are.”

The Spurs have won back-to-back games against the Cavaliers and Celtics; their only losses in the last month were to Cleveland, Atlanta, Orlando and the Los Angeles Lakers. They next go to New Jersey to play the nine-win Nets on Monday night.

“It’s not going to count unless we finish strong,” Ginobili said.

Paul Pierce scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Boston, which had won six of its last seven—and seven of eight at home— to seemingly erase concerns that the 2008 NBA champions had aged too quickly. Instead, the Celtics posted their lowest point total of the season, their worst home loss of the year and their third loss by 20 or more since Feb. 25.

“This does not change our progress,” said Ray Allen, who scored seven points on 2-for-9 shooting. “You trip up a little here, but it doesn’t change the mission we’re on or the direction we’re heading.”

Ginobili was a starter when the Spurs won the 2005 NBA title, and for their ’03 and ’07 championships he was one of the league’s top reserves. He was coming off the bench this year until Parker broke his right hand on March 6; since replacing him, Ginobili has averaged 24 points per game.

He had 16 points at the half and eight more in the third quarter, when he hit a running, one-handed, 25-foot bank shot at the buzzer to give the Spurs a 77-60 lead.

“It was one of those nights we were awful,” Boston coach Doc Rivers said. “Ginobili dominated this game. He single-handedly was the will of the game.”

The Celtics trailed just 44-43 at midgame, but the Spurs scored the first 12 points of the second half and led by as many as 17 in the third quarter.

With seven minutes left in the game, the home crowd was booing the Celtics— an unusually common occurrence lately—and with five minutes left the building was mostly empty. Rivers emptied his bench with four minutes to play, and Popovich followed soon after.

The game got rough at times—at least for the Celtics.

Garnett hit the floor hard after Ginobili blocked his shot in the second quarter. The Celtics forward landed on his back, but he soon got up and held his fingers to his ears to encourage the crowd to cheer.

In the third, Pierce went to the floor after he was fouled driving the lane. He stayed down for a while before getting up and rubbing his right shoulder while wincing in pain.

He was able to shoot the free throws, but he missed the first, and a minute later he was on the bench talking to the medical staff again.

But he played a team-high 37 minutes and said afterward he was fine.

NOTES: It was Michael Finley’s first game against the Spurs since they released him on March 1, allowing him to sign with Boston. He was scoreless. … San Antonio’s next loss will tie its most in a season since going 53-29 in 1999-00, its worst season since drafting Duncan in 1997. … The Celtics and Spurs are now 38-38 in their all-time series, 19-19 in Boston. … San Antonio’s only losses in March were to Cleveland, Atlanta, Orlando and the Los Angeles Lakers. … It was Garnett’s third consecutive double-double. … Rajon Rondo made a highlight-reel cut through Duncan and Matt Bonner in the first quarter for a layup.

[TampaDude]

Hey I'm using Firefox and I can't save GIFs either. Is everyone else using IE?

I'm using Firefox. No issues here.

[TampaDude]

The Spurs game should be coming up soon on SportsCenter.

[Man In Black]

aight thank yall i got it damn i smoke to much

How high?:sombrero:

[Cherry]

qSEriznocFo:wow:wow:wow

[Man In Black]

The Spurs game should be coming up soon on SportsCenter.

Fuckers...it's their game. They broadcasted it and what did they start with? LeBroomed. I better see both the block and the finger-roll 3 pointer or I'll go "Sequ" on this mug! :bang

[TampaDude]

qSEriznocFo:wow:wow:wow

Heh...that didn't take long... :lol

[Creation88]

absolutely insane.

[greyforest]

i liked the fox sports camera selection better, manu is clearly pretty pumped about making that 3...

[Sean Cagney]

BEST GAME ALL Year against a TEAM I HATE! PERIOD.

[TampaDude]

Manu's buzzer beater 3 was #2 tonight on ESPN's Top 10. :hat

[alchemist]

Manu's buzzer beater 3 was #2 tonight on ESPN's Top 10. :hat
Lebron makes it = #1 all week.

They'd interview the janitor just to ask him if he thought it was the greatest basket he's ever seen. :lol

[EricB]

George Hill's all around game really impressed me.

Big stage, big defensive assignment, big responsibility on the offensive end and shined in all areas.

The unsung hero of the night IMO.

Duncan to me looks like he's healthy but is just coasting.

Rasheed is and always will be a tough guard for Duncan do to his length.

Dyess played a solid game. Shot the most shots I've ever seen him shoot as a Spur within the offense. moved well, and was alert too.

I think the over handwringing on the part of Dyess is way overrated, I think he'll be fine.

Jefferson looks fantastic. Agressive, slicing through space very well, being an active defender. Earning his paycheck right now no question hope he keeps it up for another couple months :)

[FilSpursFan]

Spurs will lose to NJN tomorrow..

[raspsa]

I read somewhere that Manu actually practices those kind of shots in anticipation of such scenarios. Well it paid off nicely.

[Ikstomi]

great win! manu rules

[tdunk21]

Spurs will lose to NJN tomorrow..

and u r an idiot

[Ice009]

Great win for the Spurs.

Lots of players stepped up and had a very good games. I like that DeJuan got extended minutes in the 4th quarter and was able to get going a bit and hustle his ass off and grab every board in sight.