Preseason Game 3 (10/12/10): Spurs at Clippers

[Dex]

Game is on NBATV tonight. :downspin: 8:30 PM Central Time.

Blair vs. Griffin!!! Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday! Be there! Be there! Be there!


Preseason Game Day Preview: Spurs vs. Clippers
Written by Robby Lim
Tuesday, 12 October 2010 12:00
SAN ANTONIO SPURS (1-1) vs. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (1-2)

TEAM LEADERS
Team - Points - Rebounds - Assists
SPURS DeJuan Blair 12.5 DeJuan Blair 7.5 Manu Ginobili 5.5
CLIPPERS Chris Kaman 17.0 Blake Griffin 9.7 Randy Foye 6.3

The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers will play a preseason game today at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. Both teams are coming off from contrasting results from their previous preseason outings.

The Clippers are coming off a 127-87 trashing from the Golden State Warriors, while the Spurs handed the Miami Heat their first preseason defeat winning 90-73 in San Antonio.

The Spurs have used their preseason games trying to get a closer look at their camp hopefuls. They recently released guard Kirk Penney bringing down the roster count to 17 and will need to cut at least three more players before the season starts.

With that being said, expect the Spurs to play their camp invitees a lot more. Curtis Jerrells, Marcus Cousin, James Gist, Bobby Simmons, Garrett Temple and Alonzo Gee are virtually playing for the three remaining roster spots.

On the other hand, the Clippers seem to use their preseason games to see what they've got with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Randy Foye. All have played a considerable amount of time during the preseason and after a season plagued will injuries, Griffin looked to be a good player for the Clippers. In three preseason games, Griffin is averaging 16.7 points, 9.7 rebounds while shooting 74% (20/27) from the field.

Chris Kaman will enter this game well rested since he did not play against the Warriors and Eric Gordon could log major minutes against the Spurs as he only played two preseason games so far.

The Spurs will face the Clippers with a thin front court. Antonio McDyess (given the night off) and Tiago Splitter (recovering from an injury) will not join the team in Mexico.

KEYS TO THE GAME

SPURS:

Offense -- DeJuan Blair has been leading the Spurs in scoring in the first two preseason games. However, given enough playing time, Neal, James Anderson, Jerrells and Gee can all be scoring threats. It will also be interesting to see how Blair matches up against one the league's young big man and possible Rookie of the Year candidate Blake Griffin.

Defense -- Keep Kaman and Griffin from dominating the paint. The Spurs should also be wary of the Clippers' outside shooters.

CLIPPERS:

Offense -- With the Spurs short on big man expect more inside scoring from Griffin and Kaman.

Defense -- The Spurs will probably rely more on their backcourt which means they can focus on guarding Neal and Anderson on the perimeter and stopping the Spurs' dribble penetrations.

INJURIES

SPURS:

Tiago Splitter - strained right plantaris muscle. (out)

Matt Bonner - sprained left thumb (probable)

CLIPPERS:

Baron Davis - knee (probable)

PREDICTION

With the Spurs having the tough task on evaluating their players, expect continued playing time for their camp hopefuls. While Clippers might continue on giving more minutes to Griffin and their other young players.

http://projectspurs.com/2010-articles/october/preseason-game-day-preview-spurs-vs-clippers.html

[MaNu4Tres]

Anyone with the stream link feel free to post it. :tu

Unfortunately, Uverse doesn't carry NBA TV.

[MaNu4Tres]

Anyone with the stream link feel free to post it. :tu

Unfortunately, Uverse doesn't carry NBA TV.

[phyzik]

try this one when the game starts.... might take a minute or 2 after tip-off before it starts streaming....

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/31802/1/watch-los-angeles-clippers-vs-san-antonio-spurs.html

[Summers]

Blair vs. Griffin!!! Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday! Be there! Be there! Be there!





:lol I'm excited too.

[ducks]

so who will watch this and dvr the rays vs rangers game?

[ElNono]

Anyone with the stream link feel free to post it. :tu

Unfortunately, Uverse doesn't carry NBA TV.

Here's another one:

http://realsportz.net/watch/31802/1/watch-los-angeles-clippers-vs-san-antonio-spurs.html

[ElNono]

And one more just in case:

http://atdhe.net/20428/watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-los-angeles-clippers

[ElNono]

If all else fails, this one might work too:

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-nba-7.html

[benefactor]

so who will watch this and dvr the rays vs rangers game?
What is this rays vs rangers?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

:hungry: and thanks for the linkss!!

[DesignatedT]

Yayyyy

[MaNu4Tres]

Thanks guys. :toast

[DynastySpurs210]

Finally the spurs get broadcast in television after of a week of preseason basketball. Wow and after winning 4 titles in the past decade that's the kinda respect they get.

[ajballer4]

I remember last preseason Griffin destroyed us. Lets hope thats not the case

[ohmwrecker]

What is this rays vs rangers?

I think it's a fishing show.

[phyzik]

just an FYI, Im getting NBAHD on Time Warner and Im not a subscriber for the channel, It's showing the Celtics game right now, hopefully they show the Spurs at 8:30 as well. Channel 121 for HD here in San Antonio.

[Solid D]

The 6'9" rookie Aminu can hit the 3, as can Gordon.

[spursballer21]

Has the game started? Because, I can't see any of the streams broadcasting the game.

[CFH]

Has the game started? Because, I can't see any of the streams broadcasting the game.

Nope, one more hour.

[benefactor]

I think it's a fishing show.
Ahh...ok. Never really pictured ducks as a fishermen, but to each his own.

[boutons_deux]

I hear the camera guys were all beheaded and heads rolled onto the court.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN
Same starting 5 for #spurs tonight. Pop not ready to commit to it for regular season but says "I like what I've seen so far."

[Spurs Brazil]

Game is on ESPN here in Brazil

[duncan228]

Really happy to finally see them on TV. Been too long.

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Mexico City loves the Coyote! The Clippers, meanwhile, got booed. It's like a home game for them. #spurs

[Balance]

Game is on ESPN here in Brazil

Wow, it's true!
The Splitter effect :lol

[DPG21920]

I am so happy to watch this on tv. This is awesome. I am excited to see how Blake is live. He is putting up sick numbers this preseason.

Lets see if Gee gets some burn.

[rayray2k8]

try this one when the game starts.... might take a minute or 2 after tip-off before it starts streaming....

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/31802/1/watch-los-angeles-clippers-vs-san-antonio-spurs.html

This stream is working. :tu

[yavozerb]

hows the game going?

[DesignatedT]

same starting lineup.

[ace3g]

tip off time!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bavetta in Mexico

[duncan228]

And they're off. :elephant

[ace3g]

wow what a dunk by Griffin!!!

[duncan228]

Damn. That was pretty.

[Libri]

Griffin already with a highlight dunk.

[DesignatedT]

wow griffin

[ace3g]

2 early TO for the Spurs = 4 pts for the Clippers

[DesignatedT]

Manu sure has been rusty all pre-season.

[Spurs Brazil]

That 1st play by Griffin was sick

[ace3g]

manu forces a foul on Griffin

[DPG21920]

Manu misses two good looks and TP turns it over to start. Spurs looking very shaky right now :lol.

Blake is an athletic animal. Pretty damn impressive.

[Spurs Brazil]

D looks bad

[Death In June]

RJ still sucks.

[DPG21920]

Wow, Beast robbed on that board. He just beat out Blake and they called a foul.

[Spurs Brazil]

nice block by TD

[Spurs Brazil]

Beautiful pass by Manu

[duncan228]

Beautiful Manu.

[ace3g]

nice whip around pass from Manu to Blair for the layup

[DPG21920]

Great pass by Manu and typical good hands by Blair. Rebounding still looks great for the Spurs.

The Clips look very solid. If they can stay healthy they have a nice balanced team with a mixture of athletic and veteran players.

[ace3g]

come on RJ go up strong, don't fade away from the basket during the layup

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!

[ace3g]

manu tres!!!

[duncan228]

Crowd lovin' Manu.

[Libri]

RJ is the opposite of Manu.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

oh manu is doing everything

[ace3g]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=ArMfjpfQUtwHSk_yQt6dmHy8vLYF?gid=201 0101212

[DPG21920]

The Spurs rebounding will keep them in a lot of games. Clips getting pretty good looks though.

I hope the Spurs don't have those huge offensive droughts again this year. Hopefully a healthy TP solves that problem.

[boutons_deux]

I conclude RJ just isn't a very good bball player.

Watching the ball, letting his man slice down the lane for a layup?

[Spurs Brazil]

Iceman!

[Cessation]

Thanks for the links ;)

[emanueldavidginobili]

manu ginobili is going to have a good year hes on 1st gear right now too

[DPG21920]

Blair is a freak.

[ThePop]

RJ will have a great season </sarcasm>

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair is fucking amazing

[ace3g]

Beast 2.0!!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBEeeeeeeeeeeassssssssssssssssssssssst tttttt

[DesignatedT]

lmao at blair. sick.

[Russ]

Kaman looking surprisingly good. (He was available in trade for nothing last couple of years -- salary dump.)

[DPG21920]

It is crazy how much Gomes blends in. I like his game, but damn.

[Spurs Brazil]

The bank is open in Mexico

[duncan228]

Bank. :)

[DPG21920]

Spurs getting lit up.

[Texas_Ranger]

I don't like this no defense Spurs.

[ogait]

Ok star playing some D plz.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

fuck the dick is sucking

[Libri]

The bank is open in Mexico

Tim's bank has no borders.

[DPG21920]

On defense, I can see Griffin being a more active Boozer. Meaning better defense than Boozer because of effort and more steals than blocks.

[siraulo23]

lol RJ cant even shoot FTs

[duncan228]

Tim's bank has no borders.

:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

hard foul on Manu

[Ditty]

manu looks skinnier

[Libri]

Is that the Coyote??

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ finally hit a J

[Chomag]

You have some major blinders on if You think there should be no concern over RJ.

[ace3g]

Jefferson with the FT line jumper

[siraulo23]

yes RJ finally

[Chachachango]

poor Bonner, has T'rex arms and dribbles like a girl.

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Temple

[DPG21920]

Blair really having some trouble finishing inside against longer players tonight. Kaman and Jordan giving him fits.

[DesignatedT]

really havnt been impressed with temple so far this pre season.

[DPG21920]

Jordan is another superb athlete.

[ogait]

This zone defence needs a lot of working.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice J Anderson

[ace3g]

Anderson!!!

[siraulo23]

james anderson?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

thats one good looking jumper by james

[DesignatedT]

anderson yes

[Chachachango]

was that Michael Finley?

[ace3g]

that jumper was pure

[DPG21920]

Yeah, Temple has looked bad. But his injury might have something to do with it. Temple looked good last season against real NBA talent, and looked good in SL before he got hurt (although it was a very limited amount of PT).

[Spurs Brazil]

Difficult to see Temple make the team playing like that

[Rito3d30]

Anderson's showing some impressive catch and shoot

[dbestpro]

I really thought Temple was a lock to make the team and now I think it is 50-50 that he gets cut.

[DPG21920]

Hopefully we get to see Anderson in extended minutes tonight. I would like to see what he can do. He needs the reps.

[duncan228]

Is that the Coyote??

Yup. He's there.

[ceperez]

that jumper was pure

Agree. Sweet!

[benefactor]

Temple looks bad. If his ankle is bothering him that much he needs to shut it down for a game or so. He can always go down to the Toros and rejoin the team later.

[chasky]

Nice zone pop!

[Libri]

Yup. He's there.

cool

[Ditty]

everyone will be fine

temple hasnt been playing the whole summer really with that injury give him a break

but defense looking bad I dont know if there just practicing it just in case if they have to play it during the season

[boutons_deux]

22,000 ? where do they find all these people?

[DPG21920]

What do you mean?

He is talking about his basketball game, not his sex life, Cully.

[DesignatedT]

blair needs to settle down

[dbestpro]

Blair has looked kind of sloppy tonight too.

[DPG21920]

Blair again having trouble with length. He is just going to have some of those moments with tall, long athletes. He will just have to learn, but he is smart.

[ace3g]

Cousin in

[#2!]

I hate zone defense

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

bonner can't rebound for shit

[Spurs Brazil]

Temple with another mistake

[DPG21920]

You play zone for too long, you are going to get a few 3 second violations.

[CFH]

Defensive 3 seconds twice in a row? Come on now.

[Rito3d30]

Anderson D was pretty impressive:toast

[dbestpro]

How can you have a defencive 3 seconds when the opposing player is dribbling across the paint?

[ohmwrecker]

Randy Foye looks fat.

[ace3g]

you need to box out Bonner

[Ditty]

block out cousins and bonner

[ace3g]

wait Spurs have Demarcus Cousins, lol

[Spurs Brazil]

LAC up 28-21 after one

[dbestpro]

George Hill just does not look like he is command do far in the pre season.

[Chachachango]

Bonny getting raped.

[ace3g]

waiting to see how long it took the announcer to correct himself, lol

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

crofl

[ohmwrecker]

Shitty . . .

[#2!]

I fucking hate zone defense.

[CFH]

Not a good first quarter.

[Manufan909]

Free dunks for the Clippers whenever they feel like it, FML.

[dbestpro]

Spurs are really short on the interior with just Bonner, Cousins and Blair. If Blair does not play smart the inside group will get crushed.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

georgie needs to pick it up...he hasn't done shit in the preseason

[DPG21920]

Pretty gross quarter. Not a lot of good things to take away from that. None of the fringe players standing out, and in fact, a few looking pretty bad. We have learned you can't play zone with these players :lol

The rebounding w/ Blair and Tim is awesome as expected. Anderson had some nice looking shots.

I have no idea why Gee is not playing. Has anyone heard anything?

[benefactor]

Not sure what the fascination is with this zone, but I think one quarter of it is enough.

[Chachachango]

lol that net10 commercial reminded me of netzero.

[Chomag]

Anything after:

Tim
Tony
Manu
Blair
Hill

Is scrub garbage... at least thus far.

I am a bit worried about this team this year.

[timvp]

The Spurs should never play zone again.

:vomit:

[ElNono]

You think we'll have problems against big frontlines?
Duncan will have to play 35+ minutes against them...

Oh wait, Tiago will make it all better...

[Libri]

Jordan is to strong and athletic.

[Cessation]

bonner might as well not be there, hes awful

[ace3g]

Hill 3

[dbestpro]

I don't mind Pop experimenting in the pre season. It's during the season when he keeps trying to force small ball that drives me crazy.

[CFH]

Hill for 3!!!

[Ditty]

george hill responds lol

[DesignatedT]

yeah georgie

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice 3 by Hill

[Chomag]

Bonner looks like he is freaking scared to go inside and get a rebound,

[ohmwrecker]

We already miss Splitter and he hasn't played a game yet.

[siraulo23]

GTFO Bonner

[dbestpro]

Bonner running off the 3 point line when he is wide open.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs FT in midseason form

[DPG21920]

Good close out by Anderson there. He seems to be moving a little better.

I am not too worried about Bonner getting dominated by Jordan on the boards, that is very expected.

There are a lot of these young, hyper-athletic bigs that will be getting PT this year (Jordan, McGee...)

[Libri]

Bonner needs to try a torta. :hungry:

[ace3g]

I really like what I see from Anderson on the defensive end, he did a good job a second ago contesting a 3 pt shot from Butler

[Spurs Brazil]

Temple is terrible

[CFH]

Damn Temple...

[DesignatedT]

temple :td

[boutons_deux]

Temple, where is the Temple of last season?

[Chomag]

Man, wtf happend to temple since last season? He is beyond bad now.

[ogait]

Zone continues in the second. Pop really wants to give this a try.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

timmehhh

[dbestpro]

Temple dribbling with his head down. He is not going to make this team. Amazing how far he has regressed.

[DPG21920]

Bonner is pretty damn useless. I really hope he is the 5th big and see's a lot of DNP's.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Bonner is pretty damn useless. I really hope he is the 5th big and see's a lot of DNP's.

one can always dream.

[CFH]

Giving up too many second chance opportunities.

[ohmwrecker]

Man, the Clippers gaurds are a bunch of fatasses!

[Spurs Brazil]

smart play Hill

[Texas_Ranger]

Right now I'd rather have Erica Dampier than Bonner.

[ace3g]

nice fake by Hill to force the foul and get 3 FTs

[dbestpro]

Remind me again, if Bonner does not shoot the three why is out there?

[DPG21920]

I don't mind the aggressive move by Hill.

[ace3g]

steal for Anderson and now a rebound

[dbestpro]

We are not playing smart. Not normal for a Spur team.

[ohmwrecker]

Anderson looks pretty sharp tonight.

[Spurs Brazil]

:lol Bonner

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

please foul out bonner please

[Texas_Ranger]

Bonner just go away already...

[dbestpro]

Foul on Bonner. Now if he can just get a few more....................

[Chomag]

What is the most unsettling is How bad the cohesion of the Spurs is looking.

[8FOR!3]

I'm liking what I see from James Anderson. Everybody else sucks.

But then again, it's preseason and Tiago Splitter playing with us shouldn't hurt when time be.

[DPG21920]

Anderson looks pretty sharp tonight.

Yeah he looks better (take away that last air ball). He still needs to pick up his activity.

He does not quite look like the natural scorer he was in college. Hopefully that comes as he gets healthier and in better shape.

It has to be hard going from the main guy on offense to a limited role player.

[#2!]

gonna be pissed at pop if James Anderson doesn't get the playing time he clearly deserves this season. Outplaying every guard/wing player not named Manu, or Tony.

He even pulled down 2 rebounds away from Timmy.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner with 4fouls already

[Manufan909]

Foul on Bonner. Now if he can just get a few more....................

The Clips dump it into Kaman twice more and we'll have our wish.:toast

[Man In Black]

I have issues with Matt, mostly when he's missing WIDE-OPEN 3's, but this evening I'm cutting him a break. That splint can't be anything close to feeling normal. You need 2 handed grip strength to grab a rebound. With a splint, he's really got 1 good hand and 1 workable one. Odds aren't in his favor.

[ace3g]

Butler is on fire

[Spurs Brazil]

TD bank again

[duncan228]

Bank looking good.

[Ditty]

damn i hope the clippers dont shoot lights out like they are tonight in the regular season :lol

[DPG21920]

Butler looking sharp. Spurs looking a little "off" trying to push the tempo.

:lmao the Spurs are getting lit up on the defensive end.

[Spurs Brazil]

We're mising A LOT of open shots

[TimDunkem]

*clank* *clank*

[TinTin]

I just tuned in. Ugh jefferson 1 - 6?!

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs FG-28%

[ohmwrecker]

I would hate to be lost in some backwoods swamp and run into a dude that looks like Chris Kaman.

[Chomag]

Bonner and RJ belong no were near a championship goaled team. Sad, that the Spurs had a chance to rid of them this off-season.

[MaNu4Tres]

Parker, Ginobili, Jefferson, Hill =4 for 19

Won't win games like that.

[DPG21920]

But, it is hard to judge the Spurs on defense when they are playing this gimmick zone. Can't gauge anything from it except that they better not try it during the season.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop looks bored

[#2!]

Wow 1-6 for Jefferson? that's pretty much my nightly limit on being patient with him. No hesitation is nice, but making the shots is better.

Also, Bonner may have already reached the end of my patience with him for the season.

[toki9]

But, it is hard to judge the Spurs on defense when they are playing this gimmick zone. Can't gauge anything from it except that they better not try it during the season.

It's weird seeing so much zone for the Spurs...

[DPG21920]

Watch the huge difference in rebounding with Duncan and Blair in.

[Libri]

This is the "second season" RJ. :lol

[Dex]

Bonner can't even grab a rebound with two hands, so having him out there with one hand is almost comical.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair again

[DesignatedT]

damn clippers are just on fire

[Ari Gold]

I just tuned in. Ugh jefferson 1 - 6?!

It's okay, you guys still got Scol....

Oh wait...

[DPG21920]

damn clippers are just on fire

Not that hard when you are wide open.

[Trejo]

I would hate to be lost in some backwoods swamp and run into a dude that looks like Chris Kaman.
:lol

Never fails, Bonner comes into the game and we start losing..
:bang

[MaNu4Tres]

Watch the huge difference in rebounding with Duncan and Blair in.

Or with Bonner out.

[ohmwrecker]

This is getting ugly.

[DPG21920]

Or with Bonner out.

:lol Either way.

[Man In Black]

I've gone to so many Clippers Spurs game, I hate to say it...this is pretty typical. Then by the middle of the 4th quarter the Spurs are up by 8 easy.

[CFH]

Damn, that should've been an easy 2.

[Manufan909]

Tony can't nutmeg guys like Manu can.

[DPG21920]

Griffin has really impressed me. I have my doubts about him being a franchise player in the mold of Tim or Dwight, but he looks very good.

[ace3g]

Griffin again!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Terrible transition D

[CFH]

Damn, Griffin with another explosive dunk!!!

[Chomag]

this is getting embarrassing.

[Libri]

Griffin with two highlight dunks.

[DPG21920]

This has to be a little concerning for some.

[ohmwrecker]

It's okay, you guys still got Scol....

Oh wait...

How surprising that someone with the user name "Ari Gold" is a total cocksucker?

[Manufan909]

They couldn't get the angle right on that dunk, but it was awesome nonetheless.

[Russ]

The scary thing is, the Spurs are trying to win this game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair scores again

[CFH]

Blair and 1

[Chomag]

Nice inside m0ve by Blair!

[ace3g]

Anderson back in

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with a great block

[DPG21920]

Pop is saying "thin is in"? He looks bigger than the Clippers back court.

[CFH]

Nice block by Timmy.

[TinTin]

Ugh our perimeter defence is shiet. They are just driving in at will

[boutons_deux]

Spurs can't score, gameover.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs rotations on D are very bad. LAC getting open shots with 2 or 3 passes

[8FOR!3]

Show DeJuan Blair some love, he's shown in the preseason this year that he's capable of scoring the ball consistently. The offensive rebounds and easy buckets, I'm 6'4 and it's how I play against some of my friends who suck at basketball. It's amazing watching him get some of those rebounds though, he has size against him.

[TimDunkem]

Eww...Ryan Gomes blew right by James Anderson.

[Cessation]

At least bonner is on the bench, every time he touched the ball, you couldn't help but cringe.

[ohmwrecker]

This has to be a little concerning for some.

Everybody should be a little concerned.

[DPG21920]

Even the dunk that Blake got hurt on last year was sick:

repE8Xs3Ha8


I mean honestly. Look where he takes off from.

[Ari Gold]

How surprising that someone with the user name "Ari Gold" is a total cocksucker?

http://www.golivewire.com/forums/img.cgi?i=62859

[NASpurs]

The scary thing is, the Spurs are trying to win this game.

Really? I just see the Spurs playing gimmicky zone defense and putting up jumpers on the break. Seems like the things they might want to do in a preseason game.