Spurs vs. Sonics Game Four -- Game Blog

[timvp]

The Spurs really need this win. They can't let this series tie at two games apiece and risk possible disaster. Win this one and then end it at the SBC Center.

Will the Spurs be focused? Can they do it? Will they?

Believe.

[Manu20]

I expect a 20/20 game from Tim Duncan.

[ALVAREZ6]

The Spurs really need this win. They can't let this series tie at two games apiece and risk possible disaster. Win this one and then end it at the SBC Center.
Totally Agree.

Will the Spurs be focused? Can they do it? Will they?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

[Brodels]

I think they will. They have to be physical, continue taking it into the paint, and make free throws. If a starter isn't delivering (I'm thinking of Nazr or Barry particularly), Pop shouldn't be afraid to get Manu, Rasho, or Horry in the game early. The bench is deep and versatile. Pop should utilize Big Dog if the offense stagnates. Only Tim has a better post game on the team.

Push the ball when possible and get some easy baskets.

I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to head to the bar in about forty five minutes and have a few beers and watch the Spurs come back and win.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Spurs will win. :smokin I expect more minutes for Rasho!

[xapatan2]

Sure they can't afford a 2-2.

I am sure they gonna have an heck of a motivation and of focus...
J. James has been a lot too arrogant at the end of match 3...
Sonics will receive a correction and Tim is gonna explose the paint...

Wow, i am so happy tha game is not too late in here ( will be 1 am local hour, a lot lot better than 4h30)...

I am gonna enjoy it live for once...

go Spurs

Xap

[1Parker1]

We need Nazr to step up on the rebounding tonight and help defend the pic and roll with James---he CANNOT go 7-7 on dunks again.

Otherwise, despite Seattle's claim that they've managed to "contain" Parker and Ginobili, both need to continue attacking the basket--and MAKING their damn FT's. Duncan will have his Monster game of the series that will shut Jerome James up once and for all.

Spurs need to take advantage of Seattle's injured players.

[Tek_XX]

rashard lewis will not play

[midgetonadonkey]

i guess his toe sprain is pretty bad...that sucks, it's always cool to beat a team that is at full strength.

this will hurt them bad.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Tony and Manu will not be denied tonight, Tim is going to go apeshit.

This is going to be a royal ass-kicking. I can feel it.

[ducks]

I think pop should yank barry and start big dog
that will suprise the sonics

[Tek_XX]

I like the idea of starting big dog

[alamo50]

Big Dog didn't play one second after he got into a shoving match last game.
Curious to see if Pop will allow him to play at all tonight.

Expect a BIG game from Manu tonight.

[xapatan2]

Yes ! i have the image here in lyon, France,

Oh yes !!!

Xap

[xapatan2]

Ah the block by DUNCAN !!
:elephant

[ducks]

turnovers are killing spurs

[Tobias]

well, it aint exactly starting great...

[Tek_XX]

Did the Spurs just wake up from a nap??

[Jimcs50]

This game looks bad

[Tobias]

Get Barry the fuck outta there.

[Jimcs50]

Barry is horrible

[Jimcs50]

They are not even guarding Bowen

[Tek_XX]

Brent Barry has brain farts every now and then, forgets how to dribble

[Jimcs50]

Put Brown in there...damn, sometimes, I hate Pop's stubborness.

[Tobias]

..forgets how to not be a scrub.

[Tek_XX]

Is it just me or does the entire team look lifeless, it's like they think they can just walk in tonight and get a win.

[texbumTHElife]

Brent Barry has brain farts every now and then, forgets how to dribble

Maybe he will forget how to breath so we can get out of his contract.

[gregpschneid]

I think Manu should be back in the starting lineup. We always start the game behind, they look terrible right now.

[boutons]

Spurs look very dead, lethargic, no energy, no fire. The Sonics are "opening some wipe ass".

[texbumTHElife]

Is it just me or does the entire team look lifeless, it's like they think they can just walk in tonight and get a win.


Whats new? This has been the Spurs on the road all season. Nobody on this team is being a vocal leader and in turn when the crowd isnt behind us this team goes to poopy.

[Tobias]

Ok Duncan, STOP RUNNING IT UP!!

[texbumTHElife]

Oh, THIS is what movement and spacing looks like on offense....

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Do we have more than two plays in the playbook? Anyone? 5 turnovers in 9 possessions.

[texbumTHElife]

Here we go.....

[texbumTHElife]

Woo Hoo 1/1!!!

[ducks]

do not turn the ball over

[texbumTHElife]

We look like a chess board on offense. One person moving at a time. Blah....

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I think I've already seen Seattle set 5 moving screens, without a single offensive foul call.

Where's Van Gundy when you need him?

And WTF are we doing running plays for Rasho, when we haven't even gotten Manu a touch on offense? Wake the fuck up Pop.

[Tek_XX]

Spurs are waking up just in time

[texbumTHElife]

Ok Spurs, we are weathering the storm. Lets hold onto the basketball and actually run some plays on offense and we can get on top in 3 possesions.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We look like a chess board on offense. One person moving at a time. Blah....

Welcome to the Gregg Popovich Playoff Pucker Offense. Options 1,2,3,4,and 5 are Tim.

[Tobias]

Despite the ugliness, were only down by 4.

[ducks]

duncan is going to go for over 30

[Tek_XX]

Aggie chill dude, they are working there way back in to it

[texbumTHElife]

I think I've already seen Seattle set 5 moving screens, without a single offensive foul call.

Where's Van Gundy when you need him?

And WTF are we doing running plays for Rasho, when we haven't even gotten Manu a touch on offense? Wake the fuck up Pop.

Jesus christ dude just stop already with the ref mumbo jumbo! We have as many turnovers as baskets. That has nothing to do with the refs and Tim and Nazr set as many moving picks as anyone else.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tek, there is absolutely zero fucking reason to run an offensive play through Rasho when your team isn't showing any fire and you haven't run a thing for Manu Ginobili since he entered the game two minutes ago.

Pop plays Manu in six minute spurts, we've wasted a third of his first rotation without even getting him a touch. That's stupid.

[Jimcs50]

Sonics are shooting 66%

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Alright, I'm sorry, I'm glad the refs aren't calling the moving screens that are springing Ray Allen for buckets every time.

Better?

Do you want to win? I sure as hell do.

[Tek_XX]

manu will get his don't worry

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:lol Manu gets clobbered, the crowd boos the call.

[texbumTHElife]

Alright, I'm sorry, I'm glad the refs aren't calling the moving screens that are springing Ray Allen for buckets every time.

Better?

Do you want to win? I sure as hell do.


If youa re relying on the refs to win this game then you are watching the wrong sport bucko. They are letting both teams play.

[texbumTHElife]

damn.... Manu looks PISSED!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'm not relying on the refs to win the game. I am relying on them to officiate the game properly.

If you're the commish and you're gonna be a dick to Van Gundy over moving picks, you need to be consistent in other series.

[texbumTHElife]

Man.... Ray Ray is on fire..... We better wake up on defense.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Antonio is starting to look like the punk who started shit at a street ball game back in San Anton'.

[Tobias]

Looked like Danierlds tried to rip into Manu's chest. Mortal Kombat-style

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Ray is getting freed from Bowen by those nice moving picks you tell me I shouldn't be worrying about.

[Tek_XX]

Wow wtf was Antonio complaining about, if there ever was a foul that was it.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Would somebody fucking knock Antonio Daniels on his ass please?

This is pissing me off.

[texbumTHElife]

wow that pick n roll must be their secret weapon.....

[Tobias]

Bowen is now my fav player ever.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

You'd think after seeing it all last game, we'd think about how to defend it over the last two days.

[texbumTHElife]

Ray is getting freed from Bowen by those nice moving picks you tell me I shouldn't be worrying about.


Man you're an idiot. Just stop already.

[texbumTHElife]

Collison is one dirty mother fucker. He doesnt talk a lot but he is throwing mad elbows.

[texbumTHElife]

I am pretty sure I told you guys after the last game that this game would NOT be a cake walk and we would have our hands full. You alla rgued with me and said the Spurs would steamroll. You wake up to reality yet?

[Tobias]

Daniels just pounced on Horry, and the call is...?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Damnit, every time they've got Ray Allen guarding Manu we need to put the ball in Ginobili's hands, and put him in foul trouble.

Pop, tony, whoever, THINK. Ray can't guard Manu, at least not without foul trouble.

[ducks]

5 turnovers are stupid :pctoss

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hey, this is reality calling, it's called a moving screen *idiot*.

[Tobias]

Manu benched already?
Beno better play better than g.3

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Manu that was a golden opportunity lost, Ray Allen guarding Ginobili. We should have been running isos to put ray on the spot defensively.

[texbumTHElife]

Hey, this is reality calling, it's called a moving screen *idiot*.


Hey this is a non homer calling. We are getting away with a ton of them to.

[Tobias]

Barry Take A Shot!!! Don't Pass To Bowen With 1 On The Damn Clock!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Wheeeeeeee, keep running the same fucking play for Duncan, keep getting fucked defensively.

Where's the motion POp?

[Tek_XX]

Aggie please just shut the hell up

[ShoogarBear]

Barry Take A Shot!!! Don't Pass To Bowen With 1 On The Damn Clock!
Barry is into shrivel mode again.

[ducks]

the good news is the game is close
and sonics are almost shooting 70%

[texbumTHElife]

Well I have been saying for the past two days "there is no way we play that bad on Sunday and they play that good again (in referance to game 3). I guess I was wrong because Seattle is playing like the defending champs. I am impressed.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

What moving screens are you talking about? We're running the same play over and over.

[Tek_XX]

oh somebody please tell the refs that if the ball touches the glass it's goal tending

[texbumTHElife]

Lets Go Spurs!!! Pick Up The Defensive Intensity And Move On Offense!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

So, are you wanting some props or something because Seattle came out to play? That's hardly a surprise to anyone.

Most people here said they wanted a blowout, not that they thought there would be one.

[Tobias]

Barry is into shrivel mode again.
As opposed to the one game all season where he wasn't?

[Tek_XX]

haha not to shabby to end the quarter

[boutons]

7 TOs?? that's mental, and that's hustle defense by Sonics.

Spurs better get wipe asses in gear.

[ducks]

:11.2 SA - D. Brown enters game for R. Horry

great big dog must be in pop's doghouse :rolleyes

[Manu20]

Spurs are fortunate to be down by only 2 at the end of the first.

[boutons]

Tony doesn't look very ready to play. how can that be?

We've got to attack the basket.

[Tek_XX]

We're very fortunate to be only down two

[texbumTHElife]

So, are you wanting some props or something because Seattle came out to play? That's hardly a surprise to anyone.

Most people here said they wanted a blowout, not that they thought there would be one.

Go to the last game blog thread. Just about everyone said we would destroy the Sonics tonight. Look at the vbookie for tonights game. Your stupidity and constant whining is reminiscent of the Sonics themselves man.

[texbumTHElife]

Tony doesn't look very ready to play. how can that be?

We've got to attack the basket.

He looks ready to play, they are just collapsing in the lane again and if you were him, would you trust our perimeter guys right now? I sure as hell wouldnt.

[chaco]

Manu+tp+td= 26 (all points )

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Everyone here is Spurs homers for the most part. They want the blowout, it's only human to want it after the bullshit that went on in game 3.

I'm not whining. I've played and seen a lot of basketball in my life, and the only reason Ray Allen is 4-6 and not 1-6 is because he's getting the benefit of illegal moving screens.

That's not whining, it's a fact for anyone who knows what a moving screen looks like.

I am still, however, trying to figure out where "our" moving screens are happening when we're running four down.

[Tobias]

Big Dogs on the floor

[ducks]

tp made two layups
and hit a 19 and 20 foot jumop shot
he missed a 6 foot jump shot

he has one assist
he is shooting 4-5

2 rebounds also

[texbumTHElife]

Ok whine about that AHF cause TD just got hammered.

[Tek_XX]

ok big dog isn't working out

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Man, we're getting killed on the offensive glass. Come on guys.

Big Dog just got in and is pressing, countdown to Pop yanking his chain in 3...2...1...

[Tobias]

Why are we letting mediocre-bad players (Collison-Wilkins) do well??

[texbumTHElife]

Everyone here is Spurs homers for the most part. They want the blowout, it's only human to want it after the bullshit that went on in game 3.

I'm not whining. I've played and seen a lot of basketball in my life, and the only reason Ray Allen is 4-6 and not 1-6 is because he's getting the benefit of illegal moving screens.

That's not whining, it's a fact for anyone who knows what a moving screen looks like.

I am still, however, trying to figure out where "our" moving screens are happening when we're running four down.


As I said its one thing to predict a blow out and another all together to want one.

Of course I want a blow out.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I just remember the day when we ran some slick motion offense, and just like last year after we lost a game, we lost one and now Pop thinks all he needs is the pick and roll and 4down.

[Tek_XX]

beno doesn't have the offensing skills to go inside

[Tobias]

Beno you piece of crap!

[Tek_XX]

Aggie you are one annoying mofo

[KC SpUr]

Why the hell does Beno get so many minutes?!

[texbumTHElife]

I just remember the day when we ran some slick motion offense, and just like last year after we lost a game, we lost one and now Pop thinks all he needs is the pick and roll and 4down.

Thats one thing you are right about. The motion offense was sick as was the fast break offense we ran to start this year. You know Pop is not going to run anything that complicated on offense in a must win though because he wants our focus to be on defense.

[ducks]

barry = useless

[JoeChalupa]

I'm waiting for the Spurs to flip the switch.

[Tek_XX]

wow why did we get Brent barry again, becuase whatever it was he doesn't do

[texbumTHElife]

I'm waiting for the Spurs to flip the switch.


I think they finally did on defense. Its time for the offense to follow suit.

[Tobias]

Barry! WTF was that?

[KC SpUr]

why can't we get our best lineup in all at once?

[Que Gee]

wow why did we get Brent barry again, becuase whatever it was he doesn't do

What do you want him to do. Beno turns the ball over every time he fucking gets it...Big dog misses a ridiculousshot then turns it over...and Tony dribbles and dribbles until there is 4 seconds on the shot clock...Time has 15 on 5 of 10 shooting...and he's playing decent defense for that matter. Beno getting 1 minute of playing time is a bigger question!

[JoeChalupa]

what a pass.

[Tek_XX]

wow devin brown must not be progressing at all for pop to put up with Brent barrys bullshit

[Tobias]

Big Dog was playin some good D out there

[yeahone]

The Spurs really need this win. They can't let this series tie at two games apiece and risk possible disaster. Win this one and then end it at the SBC Center.

Will the Spurs be focused? Can they do it? Will they?

Believe.

we will get it done tonight, because we got the heart of a champion.

[JoeChalupa]

The Spurs are missing the eye of the Tiger.

[KC SpUr]

that was a 2 by allen, foot on the line

[yeahone]

first off all we need to work on our turnovers

[Que Gee]

Tony's new favorite play is dribble around at the top of the key and shoot...God, MOVE THE FUCKING BALL

[boutons]

11 TOs, many forced, and shooting 40%, Spurs are getting beat by a better effort.

[KC SpUr]

could we pls have TP, MG, BB, GR & TD on the floor?

[Tek_XX]

you just can't trust Nazr to do anything right within 2 feet of the basket

[MeAndBobThrowChairs]

we're gonna win shut the fuck up

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

You know Pop is not going to run anything that complicated on offense in a must win though because he wants our focus to be on defense.

If you hold them to two points, you score none, you still lose. It's my biggest frustration about Pop.

Our offense looks like shit. Tony's head is not in the game. Where the hell is Manu at?

I have not seen us run with either of our best lineups yet tonight:
Parker-Barry-Manu-Horry-Duncan
Parker-Manu-Bowen-Horry-Duncan

Come on Pop, they're running three guards, it's okay to do the same.

[Tek_XX]

we need TIMMY

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Like last year, we have so many turnovers because we run the same tired shit on offense, and after three games the opponents know it's coming.

But hey *defense wins*.

Or something.

[KC SpUr]

getting tired of the stupid seattle fans

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Ray is guarding Manu. Not attacking that matchup is stupid. Crunch Ray on some screens, and make him take some fouls or let Manu score easy.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It sure looks like Pop doesn't know how to adjust to Ray-Luke-AD on the perimeter. That's what happens when someone does something unexpected to us personnel wise in the playoffs, though.

[Tek_XX]

I guess pop will go down with the nazr ship

[yeahone]

we need to protect the ball better we are turning it over to much man 13 tos in less than 2 qtrs.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pop's problem is he doesn't put guys in a position to succeed on offense. Running a pick and roll with Nazr is stupid, and is a low percentage play.

Nazr is not a threat 18 feet out, and Seattle knows it. Every time you run the pick and roll with him and Manu, both players from Seattle are going to be with Manu coming off the pick.

Pop needs to find someone to come in and run an effective offense for him, because he's fucking clueless.

[ducks]

pop should not have ever went to the bench except for manu

[Tek_XX]

Note to Manu: Never pass to Nazr, dude probably doesn't catch the balls on purpose as to avoid embarrasment

[Leetonidas]

Dude you can blame Popovich all you want but he's not the one turning the ball over.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I don't mind Pop bringing in Horry, but you've got to do it with the right personnel out there.

Beno, Barry, Rasho, and GRob are not the right personnel to mesh with Horry.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'm sorry your understanding of basketball sucks. When you run the same fucking two plays over and over again, if you're in your fourth game with the same team, they're going to know how to defend it.

It's called adjusting and adding variations to the playset, two things Pop sucks at offensively speaking.

NOTE: I'm not saying fire the man, just that it's high time to find someone else to run our offense for us, because he's incapable.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We're also back to last year's playoffs where Tony keeps looking off Manu offensively. Pass him the rock damnit.

[yeahone]

I think they will. They have to be physical, continue taking it into the paint, and make free throws. If a starter isn't delivering (I'm thinking of Nazr or Barry particularly), Pop shouldn't be afraid to get Manu, Rasho, or Horry in the game early. The bench is deep and versatile. Pop should utilize Big Dog if the offense stagnates. Only Tim has a better post game on the team.

Push the ball when possible and get some easy baskets.

I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to head to the bar in about forty five minutes and have a few beers and watch the Spurs come back and win.
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well i hope we win despite the way we are playing right now.

[Leetonidas]

Someone who won Coach of the Year and has the favored team to win the Title every year isn't what I call incapable.

[Leetonidas]

Nice hi-lo game by Timmy and Horry

[Que Gee]

playing like shit but only down one...we are goiing to win

[Manu20]

Horry has been huge so far. Keep it up Big Shot Rob!

[Tek_XX]

Thank god for potapenko huh guys!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

*sigh* Quit reading his fucking bio and look at what's going on out on the court.

Okay, let me rephrase that:

Do you think our offense looks good? Great? What you would expect from the "Coach of the Year?"

This isn't about Pop's overall coaching acumen, he's a fucking whiz defensively. Offensively he needs some viagra, if you catch my drift.

[yeahone]

robert horry is due a big gamme and by the way he is playing great D right now i believe that this will be his night.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

TP-Manu-Bowen-Horry-Duncan on the floor, and we look like we know what we're doing. Shocker.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The refs are letting Vitaly murder Tim again. What a fucking crock.

And Tony is out of control, AGAIN.

[Leetonidas]

I expect a nice change come the third quarter

[Que Gee]

Tony needs to adjust his game, when team adjust their defense to him...he doesn'tdo that...He can be fucking ridiculous sometimes

[yeahone]

wer are playing horrible but the thing is we are only down by four

[Leetonidas]

Son of a bitch...in and out.

[Tobias]

Spurs will own up in the 3rd...despite historic precedent.

[Tek_XX]

Parker didn't deserve for that shot to go in

[yeahone]

well that has to be our worst half in the entir post season.

[Tek_XX]

yeahone watch the entire playoffs

0-17

[Manu20]

15 turnovers in the first half for the Spurs!!!!!! :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss

[ducks]

tp does not deserve the shot to go in
are you a spur fan?


dude beno played 4 minutes of the second
tp struggled that quarter but so did everyone

get the motion back


and tp did have 5 rebounds

[Que Gee]

No one on the whole team including Manu! have shot more than three times...Tony and Tim...I don't mind Tim, but fuck Parker...Get some other people involved

[boutons]

halftime:

Spurs +10 RBs

38% FGss vs 46%

STLS 6 -8

14 TOs!!!!

What we gain in RBs, we give back in TOs.

Sonics are simply outhustling and out "aggressing" the Spurs.

[ducks]

spurs play a little better they win easily

[kolko]

13 turnovers

[boutons]

2nd qtr pts: Spurs 14 - 18

What an ugly offensive qtr.

[Que Gee]

tp does not deserve the shot to go in
are you a spur fan?


and tp did have 5 rebounds

I am a fan, but I agree, he didn't need that to go in...That would have led him to believe he needs to shoot another 15 times and notget anyone else involved in the offense

[ducks]

No one on the whole team including Manu! have shot more than three times...Tony and Tim...I don't mind Tim, but fuck Parker...Get some other people involved

barry refuses to shot

with barry and bowen out there with the starters it makes it harder to get shots and good shot attepts

bowen is only good for 3's


atleast big dog is not afraid to shot the ball

[boutons]

I don't want to event think about this series going to 2-2, for 6 games minimum. We just have to get this one and finish in 5.

[yeahone]

Parker didn't deserve for that shot to go in


:depressed

[Que Gee]

barry refuses to shot

with barry and bowen out there with the starters it makes it harder to get shots and good shot attepts

bowen is only good for 3's


atleast big dog is not afraid to shot the ball

Ya, big dog took some great shots...Show me one posession when Barry had a good look at the basket. Tony needs to set some people some open looks whether its BB, or Bowen or Big Dog...He had 1 assist in the first half...That is ridiculous. So you can keep bashing Barry for everything that he doesn't do, like that is the reason for anything...Or you can look at what is really happening out there.

[spur219]

The Spurs look lost out there. Eventhough they are only down by 6 the way the game is playing out favors the Sonics in everyway. Unless the Spurs turn it up they are going back to San Antonio 2-2. Spurs better start playing ball.

[Que Gee]

And Beno needs to be benched for the rest of the game...Hell let Barry run the point. He was doing it fo the last two years

[boutons]

Fronting Duncan, and our center, is, as we seen so many times in the past, really causes us problems.

[boutons]

bizarrely, FTs are keeping Spurs in this game, 13 - 4

[boutons]

This is a game where the Spurs defense absolutely has to hold in the 2nd half, since the offense is totally shit.

[UnknownPlayer]

Do we have offense???
Really painful to watch :depressed

[vsnba]

some time parker and Manu does not adjust the game like Duncan

[boutons]

As I observed/said many times in the season, if a team plays some defense, the Spurs offense struggles horribly.

But the main problem today is the Spurs lack of aggression, of energy, of intensity. They're letting the Sonics dictate everything.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Shocker... Spurs start running pick and roll with teh right people (Manu and Tim), good things happen.

[boutons]

the spurs defense looks great to start the 3rd, now game tied. I think the Sonics could wilt under the defensive pressure, Spurs just have to get some offense from somebody not name Duncan.

[yeahone]

i like the way duncan is playing. really agressive.

[Tek_XX]

If Duncan is the only one scoring let him score

[Amuseddaysleeper]

oh and for the record........

jerome james = 0 points, 4 fouls


i think the fans have even contributed more to this game than james himself!

[boutons]

The TNT announcers tal ONLY about the Sonics.

[yeahone]

Shocker... Spurs start running pick and roll with teh right people (Manu and Tim), good things happen.


:blah

[Tobias]

The ESPN announcers for ame 3 were FAR worse.

...Tolbert...

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tony needs to step up, Ridnour's kicking his ass.

Bowen seems like he's getting caught flat footed a lot of the time on Allen.

[Dre_7]

Turnovers!!!!
My goodness!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Maybe the announcers would give us some love if we actually could figure out a way to slow down Ray, or quit making guys like Ridnour, Collison, and Wilkins look good.

Just a thought...

[boutons]

no Spur in double figures except Tim.

[TwoHandJam]

The main reasons we are losing this game:

1) Parker is scared as shit. He is not driving the paint. Ridnour is outplaying him.

2) Bowen is totally useless on both ends of the floor. No reason to have him in the game.

3) Barry: see above.

4) We are letting second rate guards like Antonio fucking Daniels and Ridnour look like superstars. Pop still refuses to have anyone foul them hard in the paint.

Completely spineless basketball.

[boutons]

Spurs RBs 30 - 16, negated by TOs.

[weebo]

is anyone else besides duncan going to step up tonight??? :rolleyes

[Tobias]

Get Barry outta there, just release him or buy him out.

[TwoHandJam]

Well I guess we can say it's pretty much official now.


Barry sucks.

[GoldToe]

Come on Pop, do some coaching and wake up your team!!!!!

[Dre_7]

Nothin you can do when Allen is hitting those shots!!

[Tobias]

Are we gonna not guard Ridnour tonight? Is that part of the game plan? Cuz you know, I dont think its working all too well

[Dre_7]

Ok, now DEFENSE!!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

no Spur in double figures except Tim.

Manu.

[Tobias]

Rise up and swat that Rasho!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hell, at this rate I'd settle for Pop getting T'ed up and get tossed. Anything to get a spark.

I was worried about this game when I saw Pop commenting about this game that it was going to be tough with Lewis out because Seattle would step up .

Show some sack mother fucker.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tony Parker is going vintange World War II France.

[Dre_7]

When are the Spurs planning on playing today?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

For all the Nazr vs. Rasho people:

I can guarantee Ray Allen wouldn't have dunked on Nazr.

[TwoHandJam]

Nesterovich - pussy. Nothing more to be said.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Collison double dribbled twice on that drive, no call. :lol

[TwoHandJam]

Yeah Pop, put Bowen back in.... He's what we need. What a complete idiot.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Son of a fucking bitch!!@*#($&(#@*$& Someone put Antonio fucking Daniels on his mother fucking ass.

Pop Damn!!!!!!

[Tobias]

ugghh....

[Dre_7]

Where are the SPURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Yeah Pop, put Bowen back in.... He's what we need. What a complete idiot.

You beat me too it. We'd be better off playing 5 on 4 right now than having Bowen out there.

[TwoHandJam]

Yup. Bowen is the juice we need. I think I'll blow a layup and then give the Sonics 2 pts!

Great!

[Tobias]

Wheres Bid Dog ferchrissakes?

[Dre_7]

Can you say ICE COLD!

[vsnba]

Fick Spurs does not foul hard Allen

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Would someone step up and act like they want to be somewhere besides golfing or fishing?

Seattle has made this series physical, and we haven't responded (players) or adjusted (coaches).

[TwoHandJam]

I am ashamed of my team tonight. Fucking ashamed.

And that includes you too Pop.

[vsnba]

other than duncan all spurs sucks

[Tobias]

so were just gonna waste 30+ Duncan points?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tpark can kiss my ass. I want to see someone put on their ass when they drive the lane.

[Dre_7]

Wow, they are hitting everything!!!

Damn!

[Shelly]

i'm gonna cry :cry

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

so were just gonna waste 30+ Duncan points?

By and large, when Duncan scores a lot in the playoffs we lose.

That means our offense is one-dimensional and other players are not involved.

[Dre_7]

We're gonna come back!

[Dre_7]

Dang, Rid cant miss!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The lesson should be obvious: a little emotion, a personnel change, and anyone can overcome Pop's "system."

[Tobias]

k, Spurs in 6 *grumble grumble*

[Dre_7]

They'll cool off in the 4th

[TMSKILZ]

we suck, here's to another Spurs playoff collapse!

Spurs should feel embarrassed about themselves.!

[Dre_7]

Spurs just playin like crap right now!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Y'all have got blinders on. This team isn't coming back.

Seattle has figured out our three offensive plays, and at the other end after two games and two days of practice we still don't know how to defend the middle pick and roll.

Good call giving the team the day off Friday, Pop.

[Tek_XX]

This will teach the spurs to make some free throws

[TMSKILZ]

They'll cool off in the 4th
Even if they do, this game will be beyond our reach, we suck!

[Dre_7]

Yeah Pop sucks, fire him!

[boutons]

Spurs lose 3rd qtr 26 - 36!!

[Dre_7]

Even if they do, this game will be beyond our reach, we suck!

Yup, get rid of Tim and Manu and start rebuilding.

We suck!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pop needs to go find him an offensive guru to run this team at the offensive end. That, or his ass needs to be on the fucking hot seat next year. We're working on our fifth collapse in seven years, all because our offense is more impotent than Bob Dole.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

so much for responding like "champions" (sigh)

[Tek_XX]

The Spurs came out playing like this would be a cakewalk, we can't be surprised that this is the result

[spur219]

This game is over and really I think this series is over. If the Spurs lose this game I don't see them healing from this blow. I have turned off my TV because I hate seeing sloppy basketball.

[Dre_7]

What sucks is that the Spurs are giving people like Fortson and James reason to talk shit after games like this. Especially when those two assholes have contributed absolutely nothing to this Sonics win.

They won already??

I thought they played only 3 qtrs in hockey. It applies to basketball too now?

[TwoHandJam]

Luke Ridnour maybe weighs 120 lbs soaking wet. Antonio Daniels is so mentally soft he makes charmin look like granite.

Yet Gregg Popovich has two 7 footers letting them own the paint because he refuses to play physical basketball.

Fuck you Popovich.

[boutons]

Brent, Bruce, Nazr : 2 pts in 36 minutes.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Yeah Pop sucks, fire him!

Quit being such a dick. Pop does great defensively. He just can't coach his way out of a wet paper bag offensively.

Hire a guru (think Phil hiring Tex), and things get much better.

[SPURS21]

breant barry and rasho suck

I dont know how anyone can argue that barry>stephen jackson

[boutons]

Spurs have 12 minutes to make up 14 pts.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'm with you Two Hand. Fuck this *being above* getting physical. That's Pop's egotism at it's finest.

Rip somebody's mother fucking head off. Yeah it's cheap, but we're letting them kick our ass at both ends.

The aggressor ALWAYS gets the calls and dictates the tempo in the NBA playoffs, and the team reflects its coach.

[Dre_7]

breant barry and rasho suck

I dont know how anyone can argue that barry>stephen jackson

People were actually saying that???!??!??!?

Wow! Jackson is>Barry!!!! That one is easy! lol

[chaco]

Brent, Bruce, Nazr : 2 pts in 36 minutes.

And 6 TO's ! :depressed