Game Blog: San Antonio Spurs VS Minnesota Timberwolves 12 April 2010

[Chieflion]

Let us get the match started.:flag:

[Dex]

Let's go for 50 tonight! No letdowns!

[Tp9gospursgo]

HILL IS BACK!!:toast

[CFH]

Last home game of the regular season and Georgie back, get this one!!! :flag:

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

george is back and starting ! yay!!!!

[FalleNxWiZarDx]

what time the game start? TV?

wheres all the info???

comon now

[tothrowed]

hill back = 50 wins go spurs

[Spurs Brazil]

Bill Land said Bonner will start. Maybe Dice is inactive

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Bill Land said Bonner will start. Maybe Dice is inactive

ya. dice is inactive

[Dex]

what time the game start? TV?

wheres all the info???

comon now

7:30 PM Central Time
TV: FSN-SW, NBALP
Radio: WOAI, Some AM Minnesota station that nobody listens to

[CFH]

what time the game start? TV?

wheres all the info???

comon now

In 4 minutes.

[Spursox]

Dallas 50 win season: 10 NBA Titles: 0

Damn.... The new choke city!

[Libri]

:flag::ihit

[callo1]

George back, and starting. I think this affirms the fact that TP will be coming off the bench from here on out.

TP's speed against bench defenders will be a nightmare matchup for the other teams.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol @ pop's crush on george

[siraulo23]

holyyyyy shit

Georgie is back?? whoooooo

[tothrowed]

lmaooooooooooo at manu and matt bonner

[DPG21920]

Why is Dice inactive?

[Chieflion]

Bonner is starting. We are gonna start hating him again.

[Spursox]

Wow......... Bonner new spokesperson for the Spurs?

[Chieflion]

Bonner 3. I am shocked.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Bonner

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 333333333333333333333333333333333

[200 miles]

Wow......... Bonner new spokesperson for the Spurs?

:rolleyes

[superjames1992]

Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spursox]

Bang!

[Dex]

Damn, Jefferson faked out Bonner TWICE on that possession.

[DPG21920]

Al Jefferson is an offensive beast. Not fair to ask Matt to guard him.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner on Jefferson won't work well

[td4mvp21]

So Bonner is starting...and guarding Jefferson. Ok, Pop!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

whyy is bonner on jefferson?

[Tp9gospursgo]

RJ is looking good. Its good to see him hit his first jumper

[DPG21920]

RJ, when he catches in rhythm and does not hesitate, can hit those shots all day long.

[BanditHiro]

whyy is bonner on jefferson?

and why aren't they helping him

[DesignatedT]

yeah rj

[Tp9gospursgo]

LOL did u see the look pop gave the guys?

[tothrowed]

i love how smooth this team runs with hill

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol @ pop's "WTF is going" face

[TIMMYD!]

Hill Airball

[DesignatedT]

haha pop. didnt even say a word. just staring them down

[DPG21920]

Hill with the brick :lol

[Chieflion]

Way off for George Hill there.

[DPG21920]

Wolves scoring at will.

[TampaDude]

Hill with the NBA Shot....Nothing But Air... :lol

[DPG21920]

At least Hill looks quick.

[DesignatedT]

this crowd needs to wake up lol.. this is actually a big game. come on fans

[TIMMYD!]

You can really tell George is rusty.

[hitmanyr2k]

A lot of ugly shots early.

[blkroadrunners]

Tough shot by Jeff.

[Dex]

Still waiting for the defense to show up.

[Spursox]

GHill needs some WD40!

[DesignatedT]

george needs to shake that rust off.

[siraulo23]

bonner dunk!!

[Chieflion]

Bonner dunks the ball, beat that!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Bonner dunk!

[Dex]

Damn, Bonner with the slamma-jamma!

[DPG21920]

Darko has actually had a nice mini revival in MIN. Solid defender. Spurs defense seems to have regressed a bit recently.


Holy hell Bonner! That was a serious power slam.

[TIMMYD!]

Oh hell yeah!

Red Rocket just took off!!!!!!!!

[superjames1992]

Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROCKIN' THE RIM!!!

[TampaDude]

Oh SHIT!!! BONNER WITH THE TWO HAND JAM!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner dunk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hitmanyr2k]

Bonner showing athleticism. It's gonna snow in San Antonio tomorrow.

[blkroadrunners]

Red Rocket got up!

[Dex]

What the fuck? When is Minnesota gonna miss a shot?

[Spursox]

Bonner!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

bwahahahahah bonner

[BanditHiro]

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck why can't minnesota just lay down what are they playing for

[DPG21920]

Manu, when one shitty pass just won't do.

[siraulo23]

cmon d d d

[TIMMYD!]

This is some bad defense!

[Death In June]

Nice, Bonner's had about 12 pts scored on him.

[Spurs Brazil]

Wolves 6-7FG

[DesignatedT]

manu... thats terrible. wake up

[DPG21920]

What the fuck? When is Minnesota gonna miss a shot?

That is Spurs defense as of late. They have regressed in that area, with the Denver game being the anomaly.

[ohmwrecker]

Bonner showing athleticism. It's gonna snow in San Antonio tomorrow.
Was that his third dunk this year?

[Dex]

Leave it to Pop to rest a key player in a must-have win.

[Spursox]

We need some Garrett about now

[DPG21920]

Scoring. At. Will.

[iminol]

rt @JMac_SAEN

Pop didn't like something about the defensive rotations. Didn't say a word during that timeout. Just held hands out like, "what the heck?"

[BanditHiro]

omg this is so gay stupid minnesota

[TIMMYD!]

Was that his third dunk this year?

By my count, yes.

This one, Raptors, and Cavs.

[Death In June]

The ATT center PA guy does a good smash brothers impression.

[TIMMYD!]

Darko has a really good lefty or righty hook.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck
8-9FG

[superjames1992]

Blair is too short to guard that Euro dude.

[DPG21920]

Spurs with the energy of a an infant with chronic fatigue syndrome.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

you can tell the wolves want to end their season with a W

[Tp9gospursgo]

Fuck rj

[Death In June]

22 pts already? That's pathetic

[Libri]

bad match up with Blair

[Chieflion]

This is pathetic.

[blkroadrunners]

What a steal by Brewer.

[TampaDude]

The Wolves are gonna crush us if we keep playing like this.

[Dex]

The Motherfucking Timberwolves are shooting 82%.

Spurs need to pull their heads out of their asses. Some teams don't shoot that well in practice.

[DPG21920]

Fuck rj

:lol Yeah, this is RJ's fault.

[CFH]

Spurs need to wake up and play some defense.

[Spurs Brazil]

Very bad start, little energy on D

Wake up. We can't have a Nets Part 2

[tothrowed]

i told yall jefferson sucks a couple of good games dosent make you good

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

What a steal by Brewer.

you mean pass by dick.

[Spursox]

We suck at home games...

[FalleNxWiZarDx]

okay im watching the game now you guys, we will start playing good from now on

[ElNono]

Why is Dice not playing?

[dbestpro]

Blair is a huge defensive liability. He should comit a foul before he lets another big back him down. It is almost an automatic two.

[DPG21920]

This start shows you where the Spurs head is at. Must win game, at home and come out flat. That is all coaching imo. They did not come out ready regardless if they win tonight or not.

That is a telling sign of a team.

[TIMMYD!]

Wolves 9 of 11 from the field. We really need to make better decisions on both ends.

[Dex]

Why is Dice not playing?

Pop is senile.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Why is Dice not playing?

rest, said bill land

[ElNono]

The Motherfucking Timberwolves are shooting 82%.

Spurs need to pull their heads out of their asses. Some teams don't shoot that well in practice.

It's been mostly layups and hook shots

[TampaDude]

The Motherfucking Timberwolves are shooting 82%.


That won't last.

[DesignatedT]

jefferson needs to get his head in the game. that pussy

[DPG21920]

i told yall jefferson sucks a couple of good games dosent make you good

Jefferson is doing just as good as everyone else out there.

[TIMMYD!]

At least we're hitting our FTs...

[alchemist]

:lol

[Tp9gospursgo]

NO pain for Tony. :toast

[DPG21920]

jefferson needs to get his head in the game. that pussy

Spurs fans are a weird bunch.

[spursfan1000]

I feel like the Spurs want to win but they arent willing to play any defense. Its retarded we can beat the playoff teams but not the bum teams...so far it looks like you can put a L is this game if this poor play continues.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Magic Duncan

[Dex]

Tony out of control. Still a lot of rust to shake off.

Looked a lot better on that reverse.

[Spursox]

Does tony ever pass the ball!

[TIMMYD!]

Magic Duncan!!!!

Great bounce pass!!!!!!

[TampaDude]

At least we're hitting our FTs...

Good...because we're gonna need them tonight. I predict a very close game.

[alchemist]

Tragic with the break

[blkroadrunners]

Duncan running the break!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD to TP!!!!!!!!!!

[FalleNxWiZarDx]

WOW TIMMY IS FAST, he looks like the 2007 timmy

[TampaDude]

Nice pass from Tim to TP!

[DesignatedT]

DUNCAN!! wow

[DPG21920]

RJ has the second most points right now and is the second best rebounder for the Spurs.

[dbestpro]

If Blair cannot get the defensive rebound he really becomes useless.

[TIMMYD!]

Mason in.

Expect a run.

[DesignatedT]

get the fucking rebound blair. thats all your in for.

[DPG21920]

That is what I am taking from this right now. Hill and TP and Tim look very healthy and quick.

[Dex]

RJ for 3!

[DPG21920]

RJ makes silly people look silly.

[TampaDude]

Suck on THAT, Minny!!!

[siraulo23]

thats more like it

[tp2021]

I'm liking the passing

[TIMMYD!]

RJ 3333333333

Spurs up 24-22

This is how we have to play.

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ from 333333333333333333333333333

TD playing great, especially on D

[ElNono]

Anyways, everything back to normal in Spurs land... :D

[dbestpro]

okay im watching the game now you guys, we will start playing good from now on

Next time, be on time.

[DPG21920]

RJ, you suck! You only lead the Spurs in scoring and rebounding!

[DesignatedT]

rj triple! there we go

9-0 run

[Andy25]

Tony is hustling for his spot. hehe

[CFH]

9-0 run after that slow start, nice!!!

[tothrowed]

did mason bring a spark..... ian is about to check in

[TIMMYD!]

Tim looks awfully spry today.

He must REALLY want this win just like everyone here.

[Dex]

That is what I am taking from this right now. Hill and TP and Tim look very healthy and quick.

:tu

If Tony's plantar fasciitis and hip flexor are both indeed healed, that's fantastic news for the Spurs. And he's already getting more reps in before the playoffs than we had expected and starting to find a rhythm.

[DesignatedT]

RJ, you suck! You only lead the Spurs in scoring and rebounding!

pump the brakes. its the first quarter against minnesota.

[DPG21920]

Just a perplexing start by the boys. The match ups defensively were off and they had very low energy.

I am just happy with how fresh Hill and TP and TD look. They are moving very well.

[alchemist]

lol this HEB Bravo laundry detergent commercial, these guys wouldn't use that shit for their pets

[ohmwrecker]

RJ basically had one bad play and you guys rip him apart. You're not paying attention.

[DesignatedT]

tony lookin quicker tonight.

[DPG21920]

pump the brakes. its the first quarter against minnesota.

Sons, you need to pump the breaks. You were just screaming that RJ sucks when he was 2nd in points and boards. :lol

[DPG21920]

Ian with very smart defense, great recovery.

[anonoftheinternets]

pump the brakes. its the first quarter against minnesota.

you dint pump the brakes when u said he sucks before the first quarter was even halfway ...:rolleyes

[Dex]

Cue the Church de Mahinmi

[DPG21920]

RJ basically had one bad play and you guys rip him apart. You're not paying attention.

Thank you. I feel like I am in the twilight zone with these yahoos.

[DesignatedT]

Sons, you need to pump the breaks. You were just screaming that RJ sucks when he was 2nd in points and boards. :lol

hes playing well so far. and i didnt say rj sucks. was just upset about that lazy pass.... just like i get upset at every bonehead turnover we make.

[TampaDude]

Mase!!!

[Death In June]

This rotation is all sorts of fucked.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP GREAT pass to Mason 3

[blkroadrunners]

Money Ma$e

[Ice009]

TP looks sensational.

[DPG21920]

:tu

If Tony's plantar fasciitis and hip flexor are both indeed healed, that's fantastic news for the Spurs. And he's already getting more reps in before the playoffs than we had expected and starting to find a rhythm.

For sure. Getting TP back this early is a huge blessing. It might not work out as hoped, but getting him back certainly gives the Spurs their best shot at all the dominoes falling.

[DesignatedT]

what a pass by parker.... good shot mase.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

that was a nicee pass by TP

[Spurs Brazil]

Ian playing good D, Blair not

[siraulo23]

wow, that was quick as hell by tp

he just have to finish at the rim

[dbestpro]

That was the best pass I have ever seen from Parker.

[Libri]

I hope Mason gets his confidence back, for the good of the Spurs.

[ffadicted]

The Return of Longoria is tonight!!!! :ihit:ihit

[Chieflion]

Beautiful pass by TP.

[alchemist]

Mason with a correct defensive rotation and makes a 3 :wow :danceclub

[mother]

no look pass by tony!

[anonoftheinternets]

goddamn what a pass

[ohmwrecker]

TP looks sensational.

Trade Tony! He can't pass, right?

[DPG21920]

TP looks fresh son!:greedy

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason passing the ball well

[ffadicted]

I love Ian's stroke at the line lmao

[DesignatedT]

tony setting up this team perfectly.. sure is nice to see.

[Chieflion]

Ian draws quite a lot of fouls for someone who gets so little minutes.

[angelbelow]

nice ian

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

ian running the floor :tu

[Death In June]

Tony looks like he's at a decent speed now.

[DPG21920]

Ian looks like an NBA player. A young NBA player though. He makes mistakes, but usually shows more good than bad on both ends.

[TIMMYD!]

Ian is impressing me. He plays good D and hustles every time. He's the one true big man we have besides Tim.

[Muser]

Good to see the TP of old again.

[DPG21920]

I love Ian's stroke at the line lmao

Which is one of the biggest pluses with Ian. With his athleticism, he gets to the line a fair amount.

[siraulo23]

wow tp looks good

[Spurs Brazil]

Ian dunk!!!!!!!!

[TIMMYD!]

French Connection!!

Ian dunk.

[ffadicted]

Goddamn the pups look bad, they're getting bullied out there

[blkroadrunners]

Ian is active.

[Ice009]

Sensational pass from TP to Ian for a dunk!

[angelbelow]

wait are they talking about parker wanting to come off the bench or just the possibility?

[DPG21920]

Damn, Ian is beasting.

[dbestpro]

Ian really causing the Wolves fits.

[DesignatedT]

parker to ian! nice

[DPG21920]

Ian shows some good hands right there.

[Dex]

Ian providing a nice spark. :smokin

[Muser]

Ian on the good side of some calls, wow.

[TIMMYD!]

We've allowed what 4 points in around 6 minutes?

[Chieflion]

Ian gets to the line again.

[DPG21920]

Damn jinx by us.

[Libri]

Ian looks like an NBA player. A young NBA player though. He makes mistakes, but usually shows more good than bad on both ends.

OK, remind why he hasn't played enough all season???

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

ian :tu

[ohmwrecker]

Ian is dominating this shiz!

[BanditHiro]

Fuck you Pop Fuck you Pop

[DesignatedT]

ian looking nice out there. playing a solid first quarter all the way around.

[angelbelow]

nice way to clsoe the quarter

[DPG21920]

OK, remind why he hasn't played enough all season???

Lot of different factors, but mainly trust. Pop did not trust him.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 33-26 after one

[TIMMYD!]

This is most likely going to be garbage time early so seeing someone like Ian or Malik out there early is a good sign.

[Seventyniner]

lol at FSSW broadcast: "Bonner dunking, Duncan leading the break, what's going on?"

[DesignatedT]

parker getting this team back on track after the terrible start.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

nice way to clsoe the quarter

the 2 missed FTs?

[TampaDude]

Good finish, guys. Keep it up. Let's try to double that lead by halftime.

[Dex]

Thank God for the law of averages.

After starting 9-11, Timberwolves have missed 10 straight shots to come back down to 42%.

Spurs are still shooting 60%, but that probably won't last either.

[CFH]

I'm liking Ian out there; he's doing a great job.

[Spurologist]

Ian has made Al Jefferson his bitch the time he's been in there

[Muser]

Tony has some nice chemistry with Ian.

[DPG21920]

Well after a very disappointing start, Spurs played well to close it out. Lets hope they can get a nice, comfortable win and build some momentum going into the Dallas game. I love watching TP and Hill zipping around.

Now I just want to see Manu not look so gassed.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

TP is simply breaking everything down for the big guys

[Refocus]

Not bad.. hopefully this can be a blowout before halftime. :flag:
I can't believe they have a Bogans' fathead.. who the hell would buy that!?

[angelbelow]

good active D by Ian

[DPG21920]

Good block by Jefferson. Timed it very well. Ian was a little too mechanical on that one.

[angelbelow]

the 2 missed FTs?

think big picture.

[Andy25]

Well after a very disappointing start, Spurs played well to close it out. Lets hope they can get a nice, comfortable win and build some momentum going into the Dallas game. I love watching TP and Hill zipping around.

Now I just want to see Manu not look so gassed.

There you go a layup :D

[Pauleta14]

Tony's is quietly finding his rythm back just before PO, good to see!

Sorry haters...
;)

[DAF86]

Why did Manu play only 4 minutes? Did something happen to him or Pop's just giving him more rest than usual?

[TampaDude]

I just lost my game feed. Son of a fucking whore!!!

[Death In June]

Mase...I cringe everytime that dude drives or handles the ball for longer than it takes to shoot it.

[siraulo23]

the fuck mason

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason has Manu and Hill with him, pass the damn ball

[angelbelow]

Hahahhaaaha

[Andy25]

Ah so this is why we don't play Ian... cause he fouls every other fucking play!

[ohmwrecker]

I can't believe they have a Bogans' fathead.. who the hell would buy that!?

Pop.

[DesignatedT]

what the hell was that roger???

[BanditHiro]

why is mason doing that

[Libri]

Lot of different factors, but mainly trust. Pop did not trust him.

I hope things are starting to change and Ian remains in the Spurs plans for the future.

[dbestpro]

Ian setting some nice picks for Manu.

[DPG21920]

See, that was very smart defense by Ian. It was a great switch to jam up the quicker, smaller player. Not all bigs can do that. Led to a 3 second violation.

[alchemist]

refs calling some bs

[DesignatedT]

nothing new here. ian picking up fouls left and right.

[Death In June]

Please sit down Mason, stop embarrassing yourself.

[Spurs Brazil]

fuck Mason

[BanditHiro]

fuck Minnesota is getting hot

[Muser]

Wow, Mason is so bad.

[TIMMYD!]

Mason is making too many mistakes, get him out of there, Pop!