Game Blog: Pacers @ Spurs - Oct. 27

[ohmwrecker]

Is Jarvis Hayes still available?

[ffadicted]

Ginobili should never play during the summer ever again por favor

[NASpurs]

Manu with the block!!

[Ice009]

Bad play from Manu. He got RJ his 5th foul with that turnover.

Bobby Simmons : Get some clothes on, you're playing NAKED out there. FUCK.

[CFH]

Manu with the block!

[TIMMYD!]

I put 50000 down for this game. Hope it happens.

[angelbelow]

Manu!

[peskypesky]

off-topic, but OKC is looking good. the most exciting team to watch in the NBA?

[angelbelow]

Blocked!!!!!!!!!!

[duncan228]

i'm going to have to get League Pass. can't stand not seeing my Spurs.

Can't live without it. It's worth every penny to me, I'd go nuts if I couldn't watch them.

[ShoogarBear]

McDyess' hands are still money.

As in cold and hard.

[HarlemHeat37]

McDyess's Nazr hands on display again..

Why is Simmons even on the court?..are you serious right now?..

[Supergirl]

Old man out there (Dice) showing he's still got some hustle...

[DesignatedT]

thats enough simmons.

[Supergirl]

Damn it, then he lost the ball.

[ElNono]

Second time Simmons is on TJ Ford

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I put 50000 down for this game. Hope it happens.

50K? Who the hell would tak the Pacers? Better be Vegas :lol

[Barfunk]

Once Splittster comes in this team will be great. I haven't felt this good about my Spurs since 04-05. EEEEEEE.

[Supergirl]

So why are we playing Bobby Simmons and not Gary Neal?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Can't live without it. It's worth every penny to me, I'd go nuts if I couldn't watch them.


Exactly, I'f I had to watch 82 games of the Suns.... WOAH

[ohmwrecker]

I wish RJ could transfer a couple of fouls to Simmons.

[Death In June]

so RJ is having a good game? i really hope so. the dude used to be a baller. we need him to step up this year.I think he looks as good as his highest point last year.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Once Splittster comes in this team will be great. I haven't felt this good about my Spurs since 04-05. EEEEEEE.


Master Splinter?

[Spurs Brazil]

We had some really stupid TOs

[jestersmash]

Every time I see Simmons involved in anything (defense or offense) I start to get really nervous.

I'm all for giving rookies their minutes but I sort of want to win the opener of the season and keep up the strong record for season openers (for the spurs).

[peskypesky]

Can't live without it. It's worth every penny to me, I'd go nuts if I couldn't watch them.

yeah, and i don't think it costs much more than a ticket to see one Knicks game here in NYC.

[ulosturedge]

Our defense is heavily dependent on team chemistry. I'm sure it will get better. Hopefully Tiago provides some help too. Hopefully..

[ogait]

I hope Pop doesn't take half the season to realize how bad Simmons is.

[peskypesky]

can't wait to see Tiago defending the rim. If he can, that is.

[Ice009]

How many times did Simmons get undressed out there.

He has been stripped naked on the court. WOW. Cement boots.

[Chomag]

so RJ is having a good game? i really hope so. the dude used to be a baller. we need him to step up this year.

He has been burned alot on defence.

[CFH]

Well at least that foul didn't cost the Spurs.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

There we go Georgie

[ShoogarBear]

I hope Pop doesn't take half the season to realize how bad Simmons is.

Highly doubtful.


More likely it'll take him the whole season.

[Dex]

Lawler's Law.

[CFH]

Thank you Hill.

[ohmwrecker]

So why are we playing Bobby Simmons and not Gary Neal?

As bad as Simmons is, I wouldn't want to see Neal at the 4.

[timtonymanu]

Hill's awake now

[Barfunk]

Master Splinter?

What are you referring to?

[NRHector]

georgie :toast

[Supergirl]

Timmy coming back in. Thank God.

[duncan228]

yeah, and i don't think it costs much more than a ticket to see one Knicks game here in NYC.

Every LP provider I've had has split the payment into four months. Worth asking for, it helps the budget a bit.

[CFH]

Hopefully the Spurs can get a run going.

[GSH]

can't wait to see Tiago defending the rim. If he can, that is.

He can. He will make a difference in the middle.

[Rummpd]

confident shooting at the foul line for Duncan!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD is playing great

Hill is getting better

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Rj's defense is still bad, but so far i'm not pissed at him so thats a good ting right?

[TIMMYD!]

Tim is looking so fucking good out there. Wow.

[CFH]

Hibbert actually missed!

[HarlemHeat37]

George Hill having a great 2nd half after a horrific 1st half..

[NASpurs]

George playing with more confidence ever since that tear drop

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TD is playing great

Hill is getting better


This. Good J Georgie

[GSH]

George Hill: How ya like me now?

[Dex]

Nice run! Amazing what happens when you string together a few stops.

[timtonymanu]

Duncan and Hill taking over

[Rummpd]

Hill is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NRHector]

yeaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh

[CFH]

That's much better.

[angelbelow]

Hill looking better

[21_Blessings]

How the fuck does Hibbert have 22? :lol

That's some championship level interior D right there.

[TIMMYD!]

He can. He will make a difference in the middle.

I have a strong feeling about him helping our D, too. Hopefully he can lift us up to another level.

[GSH]

Nice run! Amazing what happens when you string together a few stops.

Post of the night, as far as I'm concerned. +1

[Libri]

Please win by 9 or more. :downspin:

[DesignatedT]

good shots.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Duncan is fucking great

Welcome to the season GH3!!!!

[ElNono]

Good time to make a run. TD shooting an insanely 90+% IIRC

[siraulo23]

oh yes pulling away...

[Dex]

Spurs desperately needed Hill to wake up. Looks like the alarm finally went off.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tim Duncan- 27 minutes as of now.... :D

[NRHector]

the best thing is Manu taking a well deserve rest

[DesignatedT]

Everyone looks good offensively. Defensively we have a lot of work to do.

[Rummpd]

Spurs taking this game but I was impressed by the talent on the Pacers - they have the potential to get in the playoffs.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Ramifications of Bonner injury: Spurs could be down to three bigs Sat vs NO. Get well, Tiago Splitter.

Bonner diagnosed with sprained right ankle. He won't return.

[duncan228]

Tim Duncan is fucking great

:worthy: Still amazing after all these years.

[Ice009]

RJ has been playing aggressive tonight. That's what I want from him. I don't understand everyone that is still bagging him.

[ohmwrecker]

Rj's defense is still bad, but so far i'm not pissed at him so thats a good ting right?

He did a better job on Granger than anybody else.

[Gutter92]

How the fuck does Hibbert have 22? :lol

That's some championship level interior D right there.

Game 1 of the season


Anyways, weren't we just wearing black and white jerseys b4 the commercial?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Ramifications of Bonner injury: Spurs could be down to three bigs Sat vs NO. Get well, Tiago Splitter.

Bonner diagnosed with sprained right ankle. He won't return.


:wow :lobt2:

[Dex]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Ramifications of Bonner injury: Spurs could be down to three bigs Sat vs NO. Get well, Tiago Splitter.

Bonner diagnosed with sprained right ankle. He won't return.

I was already tired of watching Bonner flail at rebounds, but get well soon, Matt.

[NASpurs]

Hill with the three and the foul!

[TIMMYD!]

GH3 33333333333333333333333333333 And-1!!

[BoricuaCJA]

And 1 Hill!!!

[CFH]

Hill for 3 and 1!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

George MOTHERFUCKIN HILL 3333333333333333 and 1

[timtonymanu]

Take that McRoberts! 4 pt play from Hill!

[Libri]

Hill is back!!

[GSH]

He did a better job on Granger than anybody else.

Yep. Granger is a tough cover. A lot of people don't understand that he's one of those players who is going to get his points. All you can do is slow him down and try to make him shoot a poor(er) percentage.

[NRHector]

Hilllllllllllllllllllll

[peskypesky]

whew! Spurs have a bit of a lead, right?

[duncan228]

Go Hill!

[easjer]

Wait, does this mean we're not trading Hill after all?!

Wait! Trade him now, since he is playing well. He might have another bad half some time in the season. . .

[024]

hill doing a lot better since he took out bonner.

[angelbelow]

Great play by Hill!

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TinTin]

Fuck I wish I could watch the game but my isp is located in istanbul. Keeps timing out

[siraulo23]

Hill and 1!

[BoricuaCJA]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Ramifications of Bonner injury: Spurs could be down to three bigs Sat vs NO. Get well, Tiago Splitter.

Bonner diagnosed with sprained right ankle. He won't return.
Small Ball to come that game. :bang

[Ice009]

Now that is George HILL!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Noticeable more deliberate at both ends in the 4th quarter.

And reports of George Hill's demise were premature. ;)

[TIMMYD!]

Timmy getting double-teamed like old times... Good news.

[peskypesky]

holy shit!! Blake Griffin just made his first NBA bucket with a flying one-handed alley-oop jam!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Noticeable more deliberate at both ends in the 4th quarter.

And reports of George Hill's demise were premature. ;)

[Dex]

Jeez, Anderson just can't buy a whistle. Rookie treatment.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tp 2222222222

[CFH]

TP with the J

[Dex]

Spurs need to keep the foot on the gas. Pacers still have time to make this a game if the Spurs stop scoring.

[TIMMYD!]

Spurs need to keep the foot on the gas. Pacers still have time to make this a game if the Spurs stop scoring.

+1

We especially have to keep on Granger.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Given that Anderson looks competent, can we please waive Simmons?

[BoricuaCJA]

Duncan has a cape on. lol

[HarlemHeat37]

How the fuck does Hibbert have 22? :lol

That's some championship level interior D right there.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AqQ.BdsDFmZPQY.PnniHbfLcPaB4?gid=201 0012711

Blessings being Blessings:lol..

[angelbelow]

This game is so high scoring it reminds me of my NBA2k11 association spurs team where I drafted a rookie Michael Jordan to play as our shooting guard.

[NRHector]

time to bring Manu back, he is the closer

[Chomag]

RJ playing the 4 allready lol

[ohmwrecker]

George "Night & Day" Hill

[CFH]

At least RJ was there to clean up. :lol

[TIMMYD!]

Tony missed an easy lay-up but at least RJ was there to get the rebound.

[GSH]

At least RJ was there to clean up. :lol

Almost

[Death In June]

Wow.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ playing the 4 allready lol


:lol

[DPG21920]

Damn, TP with a night to forget. Surprising. Good hustle by RJ. How did this lead balloon so much?

[TIMMYD!]

GH3 went really hard to the basket on that attempt.

[CFH]

Almost

He did on the free throws at least. :lol

[GSH]

Damn, TP with a night to forget. Surprising. Good hustle by RJ. How did this lead balloon so much?

Two words - Dee Fense

[TIMMYD!]

Timmy gets that Dub-Dub.

[dbestpro]

You notice how the lead has grown since Bonner went out.

[angelbelow]

Agree with everyone, Anderson looks solid in his season debut.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hill has finally found some game in the 4th. A relief for all. :tu

[NASpurs]

Spurs 29-36 on the free throw line /game

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Roy Hibbert is a baller

[Texas_Ranger]

Tim is the best!

[HarlemHeat37]

Granger blows by the defender to get in the paint, Duncan blocks him, Duncan contests him into a miss on the rebound, Hibbert gets an easy putback..story of the Spurs D..

[Dex]

Tim to Tony. Spurs basketball is back, baby.

[NRHector]

You notice how the lead has grown since Bonner went out.:lol

[Libri]

Hibbert is close to getting his career high.

[spurs1990]

Wow I would have to say the Spurs have proven tonight that they are the clear cut favorites to win the title.

Amazing.

[BoricuaCJA]

Agree with everyone, Anderson looks solid in his season debut.
Yeah, Needs to work a lot more on defense imo.

[Rito3d30]

another typical Duncan game:downspin:

[TinTin]

Wow I would have to say the Spurs have proven tonight that they are the clear cut favorites to win the title.

Amazing.

Relax bud these are the pacers

[ezau]

Damn, TP with a night to forget. Surprising. Good hustle by RJ. How did this lead balloon so much?

Not sure about what's you're saying. He's got 9 assists right now

[NASpurs]

Nice games from Tony and George. Both of them were horrible to start the game but eventually found their grooves.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and Manu were great the whole game

RJ looks better than last season on O, much more agressive and his J looks good

Hill with a great 2nd half. TP was good but I think he can get even better

Anderson played well, passed up some shots but good play in the 1st game

Blair D is still bad but let's hope it'll improve during the season

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Damn, TP with a night to forget. Surprising. Good hustle by RJ. How did this lead balloon so much?

The intensity on D picked up a few minutes into the 4th, and we've been getting to the line a lot.

[GSH]

Anybody think that maybe Hill was just feeling guilty because he drew the short straw and had to put the hit on Bonner?

[BoricuaCJA]

Wow I would have to say the Spurs have proven tonight that they are the clear cut favorites to win the title.

Amazing.
HA HA, no. Our defense has been terrible overall. Offense looks good.

[jestersmash]

Nice games from Tony and George. Both of them were horrible to start the game but eventually found their grooves.

Only tony parker wasn't horrible to start at all... He's been consistently solid throughout the game, save a missed open layup but it's really not a big deal.

[Kori Ellis]

Damn, TP with a night to forget. Surprising. Good hustle by RJ. How did this lead balloon so much?

He wasn't awesome, but 18 and 9 isn't anything to cry about.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Not sure about what's you're saying. He's got 9 assists right now

Yeah, TP's been fine I think. He hasn't finished well, but most of his decision-making has been good, and the jets are still there.

[jestersmash]

Wow I would have to say the Spurs have proven tonight that they are the clear cut favorites to win the title.

Amazing.

I hope you're joking.

[Chomag]

Wow I would have to say the Spurs have proven tonight that they are the clear cut favorites to win the title.

Amazing.

Offence doesn't usualy win titles.

[Kori Ellis]

Glad to see George get on track in the 4th. He sucked in preseason, so it's good to see him getting to the line and getting some confidence.

[NASpurs]

Only tony parker wasn't horrible to start at all... He's been consistently solid throughout the game, save a missed open layup but it's really not a big deal.

He had like three or four turnovers in the first half if I remember correctly from over-penetrating.

[Solid D]

4th quarter offensive execution was excellent. D in the first 3 quarters was very unremarkable. McDyess height and experience in lieu of Blair in the 2nd half was much needed.

[CFH]

Scrub time

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Funny how many airballs you see from all players at the start of the season. :lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Today we saw the real big 3.

[ffadicted]

lol TD with a 20-10 first game of the season, such an old man

[Dex]

Considering Anderson's first defensive assignment was against Danny Granger, I think he's done fairly well. With Jefferson being strapped to the bench with fouls, Anderson has been forced into handling the scorer and although Granger has 26 points on 10-19 shooting, he also has only shot 5 FTs and has 4 TOs. Good numbers, but he's had to work for his points and has hit some tough threes.

Sure, Anderson's defense has room to improve....but this is just his first professional game. He should do nothing but improve from here.

[ohmwrecker]

HA HA, no. Our defense has been terrible overall. Offense looks good.

HA HA. Defense has been sharp in the 4th. How do you think they got this lead?

[Spurs Brazil]

D good better in the 2nd half

Nice win

[Kori Ellis]

Tim
23 points (10-for-12)
12 rebounds
4 blocks
3 steals
3 assists

Til the Wheels Fall Off

[TIMMYD!]

:greedy:greedy Cha-ching.

[jestersmash]

He had like three or four turnovers in the first half if I remember correctly from over-penetrating.

He also has 20 points, 9 assists, and 3 rebounds, giving him an assist to turnover ratio of > 2

[siraulo23]

at least 20 each for the big three

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

4th quarter offensive execution was excellent. D in the first 3 quarters was very unremarkable. McDyess height and experience in lieu of Blair in the 2nd half was much needed.

Spot on.

I think the defense went up a notch in the 4th too.

Overall, we've played a deliberate game in the 4th when it was needed.

A solid opening to the season. :tu

[TinTin]

Hibbert going for that double double

[TIMMYD!]

Now just gotta wait for one of timvp's evaluations.

[DAF86]

Another 20+ for every member of our big three, the REAL big three of the league.

[Libri]

122 :wow

[Dex]

Tim
23 points (10-for-12)
12 rebounds
4 blocks
3 steals
3 assists

Til the Wheels Fall Off

:smokin

:lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt2:

[Kori Ellis]

I love watching games where Manu has fresh legs. It makes for phenomenal basketball. Hopefully he'll be able to get plenty of rest this season and be Manu-esque late in the year.

[CFH]

Great job in the 4th, hopefully the defense looks better on Saturday.

[Fundamental]

Good game boys! :flag:

[Pauleta14]

you notice how the lead has grown since bonner went out.


+1000000000000000000

[NASpurs]

He also has 20 points, 9 assists, and 3 rebounds, giving him an assist to turnover ratio of > 2

Read what I said in my previous post. I said he started out horrible but had a nice game overall. Reading is fundamental.


Nice games from Tony and George. Both of them were horrible to start the game but eventually found their grooves.

[ezau]

Tim
23 points (10-for-12)
12 rebounds
4 blocks
3 steals
3 assists

Til the Wheels Fall Off

Same old, same old

[SoCalSpursFan]

I love watching games where Manu has fresh legs. It makes for phenomenal basketball. Hopefully he'll be able to get plenty of rest this season and be Manu-esque late in the year.

couldn't have said it better myself. what an uplifting and great first game.

[spurs1990]

We dropped 122 points tonight. Encouraging to say the least. Why not be the Phoexix Suns of the West?

[jestersmash]

Read what I said in my previous post. I said he started out horrible but had a nice game overall. Reading is fundamental.

Watch the game over again in replay because you're still wrong. He had a fine game from start to finish. He didn't explode with points/assists late in the game, he was consistent throughout.

[dbestpro]

Pretty good game by everyone. Bonner and Simmons were the ball and chain tonight. Good thing they didn't get too many minutes.

[Dex]

I already see some horrific turnover nights while this new style of offense busts its chops...

That being said....I like it. :tu

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Big 3 looked great. Grizzly started well then got shot happy, and he really needs to work on his D. Hill found his form in the 4th. Anderson looked like a solid veteran, as did Dice (because he is!). And yes, I'll give some props to RJ - solid game from him.

Overall, a very enjoyable first win of the season. :D

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN

The last time the Spurs scored this many pts in an opener, the man two seats to my left (Sean Elliott) was playing. 1994-95.

[Malice]

I like this team. Pretty good combination of veteran and young. Im offically optomistic.:toast

[ElNono]

We win!

[DPG21920]

He wasn't awesome, but 18 and 9 isn't anything to cry about.

:lol Hyperbole master. I was crying? I just said I did not think he played that well, despite the numbers.

He had some really, really rough stretches. I also said surprising, because I expect a lot from him this year.

[GSH]

I love watching games where Manu has fresh legs. It makes for phenomenal basketball. Hopefully he'll be able to get plenty of rest this season and be Manu-esque late in the year.

When Manu is healthy, he's more fun to watch than anyone else I've ever seen. I'm so glad he came to the Spurs.

[Ice009]

TD and Manu were great the whole game

RJ looks better than last season on O, much more agressive and his J looks good

Hill with a great 2nd half. TP was good but I think he can get even better

Anderson played well, passed up some shots but good play in the 1st game

Blair D is still bad but let's hope it'll improve during the season

I agree with all that. TP had a good game overall IMO. He's looking good to me. He could have played better, but I loved his aggressive play. George had a great second half. Great comeback George!

Blair has to get better on defense. If he can't get better than he can't be anything more than an energy guy on a Championship contender. You can do it DB, just get working at it. D is the main thing Dejuan needs to work on most.

[Cane]

Good stuff. As morbid as it sounds, with Bonner out at least we might see more of Tiago which is a good thing for a rookie with his potential.

Pretty impressed by that Hibbert guy, dude's like a younger Big Z that was on fire..

[DAF86]

The Spurs could be a top 3 offensive team this season.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I love watching games where Manu has fresh legs. It makes for phenomenal basketball. Hopefully he'll be able to get plenty of rest this season and be Manu-esque late in the year.

:tu

Just what I was thinking. An absolute job to watch. :)

[ohmwrecker]

We dropped 122 points tonight. Encouraging to say the least. Why not be the Phoexix Suns of the West?

Run n' gun for 3 quarters, lockdown d in the 4th. I could get used to that.

[Dex]

Spurs 100%

1 win ecstasy!

[kjhip1]

Even though it was against the Pacers, its always nice to score 120+ on any team...Impressed by the up and down offense...Defense seem to get better...However, I was very impressed with Hibbert's game tonight...Big improvement...Made some nice moves in the paint. All in all one of the teams had to start missing shots and fortunately it was the Pacers...Good game!!! Go Spurs Go.

[GSH]

The Spurs committed 14 turnovers, and got 15 steals. Seriously? More steals than turnovers? I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen that.

[Dex]

Good stuff. As morbid as it sounds, with Bonner out at least we might see more of Tiago which is a good thing for a rookie with his potential.

Pretty impressed by that Hibbert guy, dude's like a younger Big Z that was on fire..

Hibbert reminds me of a poor man's Duncan. Solid post game and rebounder, good footwork, was able to show the jumper.

[Libri]

The Spurs could be a top 3 offensive team this season.

Atlanta and Sacramento also had high scoring games tonight.

[dbestpro]

The Spurs could be a top 3 offensive team this season.

I don't think we can expect this same output on a regular basis. The defense of the Pacers was not exactly the bad boys.

[DPG21920]

Run n' gun for 3 quarters, lockdown d in the 4th. I could get used to that.

TBH, that is all that really matters. If you have guys that can lock you up on defense when it counts, that goes a long way, even if they take some plays off.

But I still don't think that is the case with the Spurs, although tonight was very good.

Also, when I asked "how did the lead balloon", it was a rhetorical question guys :lol

[DesignatedT]

Tony played fine. Scored when we needed him to and facilitated when we had other guns on the court. He did look like he tried to force a few things early but he settled in nicely and everyone played off him well. that's what you want.

[marini martini]

:toast: Exciting game!!!

Bummer, I missed v-bookie, by seconds! :(

[DesignatedT]

Hibbert reminds me of a poor man's Duncan. Solid post game and rebounder, good footwork, was able to show the jumper.

Hibbert is nice. Him and Brook Lopez are going to be some nice big men.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

BTW, Blake Griffin's first TWO buckets in the NBA were 1-handed jams! :wow

[Kori Ellis]

:lol Hyperbole master. I was crying? I just said I did not think he played that well, despite the numbers.

He had some really, really rough stretches. I also said surprising, because I expect a lot from him this year.

"a game to forget" would indicate you might be crying.;) I thought it was good yet unspectacular game from Parker. The most important thing to me is that he looks like he's in awesome shape, and he certainly has his jets back.

However he turned the ball over too much in the first half; I think due to the pace. But if an average game (or below average to you) from TP yields 20 pts (on 50% shooting), 9 assists and 3 steals (and leading the team in plus/minus), I'll take it.

[jestersmash]

1st quarter TP -

assist - 3
points - 6 (3-6)
turnovers - 1

TP 2nd quarter -

assists - 1
points - 4 (1-2)
turnover - 2

3rd and 4th quarter - 5 more assists to 1 turnover. 10+ more points.

All this talk that Tony Parker played poorly to "start" (1st and/or 2nd quarter) is idiotic. None of the stats support that conclusion.

[NASpurs]

Watch the game over again in replay because you're still wrong. He had a fine game from start to finish. He didn't explode with points/assists late in the game, he was consistent throughout.

He had three turnovers in the first 17 minutes of the game. You should probably rewatch the game. ;)

[DAF86]

Atlanta and Sacramento also had high scoring games tonight.

I didn't make that comment just 'cause we score 122 pts today. We have talent and Pop's plan is to play a high tempo style of play, that's why I said it.

[NASpurs]

1st quarter TP -

assist - 3
points - 6 (3-6)
turnovers - 1

TP 2nd quarter -

assists - 1
points - 4 (1-2)
turnover - 2

3rd and 4th quarter - 5 more assists to 1 turnover. 10+ more points.

All this talk that Tony Parker played poorly to "start" (1st and/or 2nd quarter) is idiotic. None of the stats support that conclusion.

What's your point dude? We know he's going to score but he did have four assists and three turnovers. He did start off slowly and ended up strong.

[HarlemHeat37]

- Duncan looked dominant tonight, as he has looked in the 1st half of the season the last 2 years..when he's healthy, he's still as good as any big man in the NBA..hopefully the Spurs can get it right this time, something they didn't do the last 2 years, and keep him fresh..he's still alone defensively though..

- Manu looked really good in the 1st half, not as good in the 2nd, but still great..he looks a lot better than he did to start the season last year, particularly his jump shot..

- Parker didn't look great to me, even though his numbers look good..his explosiveness is off and he's still out of sync..is this bad news?..not at all..it's pretty scary that Parker can look like that and still have a decent game for his standards..he's going to be a lot better IMO..

- Jefferson looked good..he didn't just stand in the corner and wait for jump shots..he attacked, he cut to the basket, he played hard..all you can ask for..

- Blair started off well, but he played poorly the rest of the game..he should be the #1 option off the bench with Hill IMO, 2 man game between them most of the time..he looks for his shot too much to be a starter on this team..

- Hill had a horrible first half, really good 2nd half..he had no speed at all in the 1st half, he couldn't get by anybody, he was passive..complete opposite in the 2nd half..

- Anderson impressed me..he started off looking scared, but his confidence clearly got better as the game went on..he was putting up shots, driving to the basket..he played hard D, obviously Granger is too long and good for him right now..

- McDyess's shot looks good, looks better than it looked to start last season..he's going to have to play a bigger role with Bonner and Splitter out, so hopefully he's in good enough shape..

- Simmons looked horrible..he isn't an NBA player..

[ohmwrecker]

TBH, that is all that really matters. If you have guys that can lock you up on defense when it counts, that goes a long way, even if they take some plays off.

But I still don't think that is the case with the Spurs, although tonight was very good.


Hopefully, Splitter will be the answer Timmy needs some help down low.

[wildbill2u]

Pop's new committment to the running fast break game just goes to show that he can change his coaching style to fit his personnel.

If they continue to play this style, it will be a really fun season.

[jestersmash]

He had three turnovers in the first 17 minutes of the game. You should probably rewatch the game. ;)

You should probably take your own advice and learn to read my previous post where I clearly demonstrate how your conclusion that parker played poorly to start is flat out wrong.


1st quarter TP -

assist - 3
points - 6 (3-6)
turnovers - 1

TP 2nd quarter -

assists - 1
points - 4 (1-2)
turnover - 2

3rd and 4th quarter - 5 more assists to 1 turnover. 10+ more points.

All this talk that Tony Parker played poorly to "start" (1st and/or 2nd quarter) is idiotic. None of the stats support that conclusion.

I like how you mention 3 turnovers in the first 17 minutes and act like that's all he did. He does...score points, and make assists, and get rebounds as well.

Dear lord I can only take so much idiocy in one night :bang

[jestersmash]

What's your point dude? We know he's going to score but he did have four assists and three turnovers. He did start off slowly and ended up strong.

My point is you're wrong and nobody agrees with you.

[TIMMYD!]

We dropped 122 points tonight. Encouraging to say the least. Why not be the Phoexix Suns of the West?

Because they don't win shit.

[Pauleta14]

Yeah, TP's been fine I think. He hasn't finished well, but most of his decision-making has been good, and the jets are still there.


+ Nobody talks about his D, but he was very active tonight (for a reg season game), overall, I take any day such an "average" game from Tony (20pts/50% and 9ast)

For a first game, it's very encouraging

[NASpurs]

1st quarter TP -

assist - 3
points - 6 (3-6)
turnovers - 1

TP 2nd quarter -

assists - 1
points - 4 (1-2)
turnover - 2

3rd and 4th quarter - 5 more assists to 1 turnover. 10+ more points.

All this talk that Tony Parker played poorly to "start" (1st and/or 2nd quarter) is idiotic. None of the stats support that conclusion.

Even your own stats prove how much a moron you are.

From that point on, he ended up with 5 assists to 1 turnover and 10 points instead of the 10 points, 4 assists and 3 turnovers he started with.

[DesignatedT]

The offense runs so much more smoothly when tony is in the game compared to when george is running it. Tony did try to force a few things early and missed some layups (wasn't getting many calls at the rim either) but he continued to run the team nicely and everyone played off him well. I liked what I saw, and he is definitely quicker than he was last season.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

You know what I'm seeing in all the games today - these players are so HAPPY TO BE PLAYING. Theres a real joy to the play today, you can just tell they're really up for it. Good stuff. :tu

[NASpurs]

My point is you're wrong and nobody agrees with you.

lmao you don't agree with me and no one has taken your side so what's your point dumbass? :lol

[jestersmash]

Even your own stats prove how much a moron you are.

From that point on, he ended up with 5 assists to 1 turnover and 10 points instead of the 10 points, 4 assists and 3 turnovers he started with.

He started with 3 assist to 1 turnover, and then faltered a little in the 2nd quarter. Overall his 1st half assist/turnover ratio was positive, and he played consistently throughout.

Please get your head out of your ass. You're an idiot. I'm sorry.

[Ice009]

LOL Tony played a good game. He looks a lot better this first game than he did the first couple of months last season.

Do you guys not see the difference at all?

[jestersmash]

I'm an idiot :lol

Finally, we agree on something.

[SoCalSpursFan]

ah...its good to be back on spurstalk...where we find all the ways a solid win was nothing more than an ALMOST loss

[ohmwrecker]

Man, Brett Brown has a heavy NY accent.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kaman just got double-teamed by 2 guys, spun left and jammed it on them with his off-hand! :wow

Clips are fun this yr!

[DPG21920]

"a game to forget" would indicate you might be crying.;) I thought it was good yet unspectacular game from Parker. The most important thing to me is that he looks like he's in awesome shape, and he certainly has his jets back.

However he turned the ball over too much in the first half; I think due to the pace. But if an average game (or below average to you) from TP yields 20 pts (on 50% shooting), 9 assists and 3 steals (and leading the team in plus/minus), I'll take it.

I really did not look at the stats, I just watched the game. I agree the most important thing is that he is healthy. I am sure the rest will come.

Maybe saying game to forget came across too harsh. I didn't think he sucked, just that he struggled noticeably at times. His production was fine, but I am fully expecting a disgusting level from TP this year.

[Obstructed_View]

Since the defense showed up, I'll now share a couple of thoughts:

First of all, if the NBA is going to terminate the broadcast before the game is over, they can kiss goodbye any chance of my purchasing it. Really the opposite of what a free preview is supposed to do.

Duncan looked amazing. He didn't start off well, and Hibbert was ready to play before Timmy was. He didn't get some calls, and seemed to use some of that to just go back and get his own. Some of the moves he made were so impressive and effortless it's no wonder people don't realize how good he is. Taking the first three quarters off playing D'Antoni ball kept him fresh for the fourth quarter lockdown. That was fun to watch.

George looked awful to start, and got way better toward the end. I think he began to improve the moment he wasn't asked to run the offense. This team needs a backup point guard. Bad.

Anderson looked really good. For a rookie who's way undersized to go in and have to play Danny Granger, I was quite impressed. He doesn't look lost, and his defense wasn't terrible. Note to Pop: PLAY MORE FUCKING PICK AND ROLL WITH THOSE GUYS ON THE FLOOR!

RJ looks like a different player. There is little doubt he understands what's going on FAR better this season. He put up numbers like tonight a few times last year, but they were meaningless stats. He really contributed tonight.

Blair looked, well, undersized. There. I said it.

Bobby Simmons just sucks so bad I can't describe it. At least he got pulled out before he gave the lead back to Indiana. I expect him to be starting before Thanksgiving.

[Ice009]

RJ being aggressive is also great. I liked his game tonight. If he is aggressive and drawing fouls that is HUGE for us. Doesn't matter if he doesn't always get the AND 1 play, just drawing those fouls helps a lot.

When you draw lots of fouls and get to the free throw line a lot that can really hurt the other team and it also gets us some rest so we can refocus on defense.

[Obstructed_View]

Maybe saying game to forget came across too harsh. I didn't think he sucked, just that he struggled noticeably at times. His production was fine, but I am fully expecting a disgusting level from TP this year.

I'm sort of with you on this. Parker didn't play well, and showing me a box score isn't going to convince me that he did. I'll turn that box score around and show how fucking scary he's going to be when he actually DOES start to play well.

[NASpurs]

He started with 3 assist to 1 turnover, and then faltered a little in the 2nd quarter. Overall his 1st half assist/turnover ratio was positive, and he played consistently throughout.

Please get your head out of your ass. You're an idiot. I'm sorry.

Wait so you can't stand that I say he started out horrible and ended up playing better so this is why you're arguing with me even though your dumbass stats prove me right otherwise?

Like you said, he faltered in the first half so he DID start out crappy and played better in the second half. Good to know.

[jestersmash]

blah blah blah I'm still an idiot

And I still agree.

[Chomag]

Grats on the Win Golden state warri... er I mean San Antonio Spurs

[NASpurs]

Finally, we agree on something.

That you don't know what the fuck you're talking about? I agree.

[NASpurs]

And I still agree.

haha good to see you took the vagina way out princess.

Have some cheese with the whine. :whine

[jestersmash]

I'm still an idiot

And I still agree. I can go all day dude.

[NASpurs]

Screw it, I feel like an idiot talking to this dude and hi-jacking this thread for something so dumb. Enjoy.

[jestersmash]

I'm still an idiot and I finally decided to give up

Good for you. Go away.

[ohmwrecker]

That you don't know what the fuck you're talking about? I agree.

OMG STFU

In other news, JKidd with 18 dimes tonight.

[Obstructed_View]

Take it to PM, children. Jesus Christ. Nobody wants to see your posts, and nobody cares about your argument.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Man, Brett Brown has a heavy NY accent.

There's a touch of Aussie in there too - he spent about a decade out here.

[jestersmash]

Take it to PM, children. Jesus Christ. Nobody wants to see your posts, and nobody cares about your argument.

Get off your high horse, "father." The argument was done. Nobody asked for your condescending follow up.

[ohmwrecker]

There's a touch of Aussie in there too - he spent about a decade out here.

Oddly enough, he sounds a lot like Lars Ulrich.

[kjhip1]

I'll admit Simmons didnt look good but to totally bash him is a little over the top...Obviously the Spurs have stuck with him for a reason..Always remember we are fans and they are coaches who actually get paid to scout players and thier impact on teams...give the guy some more time before going all out after the first game...

[JustinJDW]

Once Tiago shows up, as long as Anderon doesn't screw everything up off the Bench and just plays ok, I see no reason why Simmons should be getting any minutes at all. I'm talking about one single minute.

RJ is playing great. Love his new jumper.

What we need to work on is our Defense, (which I imagine will naturally be better once we enter 7-foot Tiago in the rotation), and we gotta limit turnovers. But is only Game 1, so I'm not gonna rant on anything. Lets see how things go Saturday against the Hornets.

George Hill also played fantastic in the 2nd Half. Hope he becomes a little more consistent throughout an entire game and run the offense a little better. If he does that, it would be good seeing him, Anderson and Tiago tearing up opponent benches across the league. :)

Oh, and get well soon Bonner.

[Obstructed_View]

Get off your high horse, "father." The argument was done. Nobody asked for your condescending follow up.

The argument isn't done because you keep posting up fake quotes from the other person. So knock it the fuck off. You've been doing it for several pages now and it's finally getting annoying. I wouldn't have to act like your father if you didn't act like a stupid bratty kid who doesn't know when to shut up.

[ohmwrecker]

Get off your high horse, "father." The argument was done. Nobody asked for your condescending follow up.

You were asking for it. tbh

[Obstructed_View]

I'll admit Simmons didnt look good but to totally bash him is a little over the top...Obviously the Spurs have stuck with him for a reason..Always remember we are fans and they are coaches who actually get paid to scout players and thier impact on teams...give the guy some more time before going all out after the first game...

Yeah he must be really good in practice. :rolleyes

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Since the defense showed up, I'll now share a couple of thoughts:

First of all, if the NBA is going to terminate the broadcast before the game is over, they can kiss goodbye any chance of my purchasing it. Really the opposite of what a free preview is supposed to do.

Duncan looked amazing. He didn't start off well, and Hibbert was ready to play before Timmy was. He didn't get some calls, and seemed to use some of that to just go back and get his own. Some of the moves he made were so impressive and effortless it's no wonder people don't realize how good he is. Taking the first three quarters off playing D'Antoni ball kept him fresh for the fourth quarter lockdown. That was fun to watch.

George looked awful to start, and got way better toward the end. I think he began to improve the moment he wasn't asked to run the offense. This team needs a backup point guard. Bad.

Anderson looked really good. For a rookie who's way undersized to go in and have to play Danny Granger, I was quite impressed. He doesn't look lost, and his defense wasn't terrible. Note to Pop: PLAY MORE FUCKING PICK AND ROLL WITH THOSE GUYS ON THE FLOOR!

RJ looks like a different player. There is little doubt he understands what's going on FAR better this season. He put up numbers like tonight a few times last year, but they were meaningless stats. He really contributed tonight.

Blair looked, well, undersized. There. I said it.

Bobby Simmons just sucks so bad I can't describe it. At least he got pulled out before he gave the lead back to Indiana. I expect him to be starting before Thanksgiving.

A good summary, although you forgot your avatar man! Manu looked like mid-decade Manu tonight - creative, tough, healthy, and ahppy to be playing basketball.

Also, TP - started slowly, but improved as the game went on. Madea couple of bone-headed TOs but mostly made good decisions. Finishing improved as the game went on. Jumper still there. All in all, nice to see.

:)

[jestersmash]

The argument isn't done because you keep posting up fake quotes from the other person. So knock it the fuck off. You've been doing it for several pages now and it's finally getting annoying. I wouldn't have to act like your father if you didn't act like a stupid bratty kid who doesn't know when to shut up.

The argument was done before your retarded post, moron. Shut the fuck up and stop acting like so high and mighty like your post was necessary to resolve our dispute, because it wasn't.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Woah! DeAndre Jordan just hit two FTs! And looked good doing it, like Grizzly's FT shooting tonight. It's a season of surprises! :lmao

[Obstructed_View]

The argument was done before your retarded post, moron. Shut the fuck up and stop acting like so high and mighty like your post was necessary to resolve our dispute, because it wasn't.

Whatever helps you sleep at night, champ.