Splitter will play Monday at Clippers

[duncan228]

One other nugget from pregame: Pop all but rules out Splitter for Saturday's NOLA game, but says he might be good to go after that.

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Pop says Splitter is getting antsy to play. So antsy he hated his latest massage. Pop: "Never heard of someone not liking a massage." #spurs

[Russ]

So then I will get to see his debut!!!!!!:flag::flag::flag:

[Spurs Brazil]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/10/27/splitter-still-sits-but-likely-back-for-l-a-clippers-game-on-nov-1/

Splitter still sits, but likely back for Nov. 1 L.A. Clippers game
Posted on October 27, 2010 by Tim Griffin in Gregg Popovich, Tiago Splitter

[TimmehC]

Sweet. I'd like to see him in the PHX game.

[angelbelow]

Awesome news! hope we finally get to see him play.

[bthewigwam]

Sweet! I'll be there, albeit in a Manu jersey.

[spursfan1000]

I say let him rest the first 5 games of season.

[yavozerb]

just in time to face griffin...

[Rito3d30]

will the Bonner injury quicken the process:flag:

[rayray2k8]

Probably, but we'll wait till Pop lets Splitter rot a little more. :P

[ElNono]

In the words of CIA Pop, you wont be seeing him until January... :lol

[mytespurs]

One thing to remember is that Splitter didn't play in the preseason so expectations should be tempered.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

First home game against Rockets and Yao Ming. Should be a great game.

[peskypesky]

Splitter vs Griffin could be fun to watch.

[JustinJDW]

Wait, so this Tiago guy really does exist?

[crc21209]

Damn it I'm going on Saturday...hopefully Splitter busts his ass off at practice these next two days and he convinces Pop to let him play on Saturday...:lol

[ShoogarBear]

Are we talking 2010?

[TJastal]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Pop says Splitter is getting antsy to play. So antsy he hated his latest massage. Pop: "Never heard of someone not liking a massage." #spurs

Splitter should talk to Mike Finley and find out how much benefit there is to getting massages. Esp the ones in Pop's jacuzzi.

[Man In Black]

I hope to go to LA to see that game. Just waiting on a call to get suite tickets.

[TD 21]

Luckily, the Spurs next opponent, the Hornets, only have two competent big men, but still, the Spurs are down to three bigs, two of which they're trying to limit their minutes (although this early and after two days rest, for one game it's not that big a deal if they have to play a lot). Be prepared to see the Blair-Simmons big duo.

[pawe]

Bring in Splitter vs the Clips. It will be a good eye opener for him when he gets punked by Griffin. I hope Tiago makes me eat crow though.

[AussieFanKurt]

Hopefully he performs so Bonner can ride the bench

[biziofromdowntown]

Versus Griffin? Damn, better for Tiago to not play this one

[BanditHiro]

Versus Griffin? Damn, better for Tiago to not play this one

Split will own Griffin

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Not that it means too much, but Garrett Temple is flat dominating Alonzo Gee is this 2-on-2 game. And B Simmons can't guard Splitter. #spurs

[Muser]

Why is McDonald reporting that Simmons can't guard Splitter? Shouldn't that be obvious.

[cheguevara]

Splitter is a fixture of our imagination

[Baseline]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Not that it means too much, but Garrett Temple is flat dominating Alonzo Gee is this 2-on-2 game. And B Simmons can't guard Splitter. #spurs

Newsflash... Small ball kills.

Is Pop watching this?

[z0sa]

Splitter Vs Griffin could be a nice storyline

[duncan228]

Latest quote still has Splitter possible Monday night.


Pop: Splitter could make debut Monday night against the Clippers (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/10/31/pop-splitter-could-make-spurs-debut-monday-night-against-the-clippers/)
by Tim Griffin

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Sunday that Tiago Splittler will accompany the team on its upcoming road trip and could see action in Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

...“He’ll make the trip and there’s a chance,” Popovich said about the possibility of Splitter playing Monday night.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/10/31/pop-splitter-could-make-spurs-debut-monday-night-against-the-clippers/

[Leonard Curse]

he better play him lose or not we need him to get experience fast

[crc21209]

Latest quote still has Splitter possible Monday night.



http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/10/31/pop-splitter-could-make-spurs-debut-monday-night-against-the-clippers/

So first he was a lock to play and now its a "possibility?" WTF Pop! :lol

[duncan228]

So first he was a lock to play and now its a "possibility?" WTF Pop! :lol

And now, in the preview for the game, McDonald has him listed as 'questionable'. :lol

[crc21209]

And now, in the preview for the game, McDonald has him listed as 'questionable'. :lol

"As the Splitter world turns". :lol

[Ice009]

I simply don't care about Splitter playing right now. I've had enough reading this crap. The guys that are playing need to play better defense and be held accountable for this piss poor play on the defensive end of the court. Pathetic defense to start the season as a team.

[ohmwrecker]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Not that it means too much, but Garrett Temple is flat dominating Alonzo Gee is this 2-on-2 game. And B Simmons can't guard Splitter. #spurs

Well, looks like this one is in the bag.

[SPURSfanINoc]

i'll be there. i'll be with a 7 month old baby in a parker jersey.

[Man In Black]

I'll be there as well. Go Spurs Go!!!

[DeadlyDynasty]

should be over by halftime

[peskypesky]

very excited to finally see Splitter on the floor in a Spurs uniform. imagine how good we'll be when we have Duncan, Splitter AND Scola.

[BanditHiro]

should be over by halftime

at least give the clippers some credit

[DeadlyDynasty]

at least give the clippers some credit

Blake's a stud and Kaman can hold his own, but that team is awful. Davis and Gordon are me-first guards who the Spurs will eat up.

[pookenstein]

Any news on Tiago? Is he going to play? I only read that he makes the trip, but does anyone have an update on him?

[sa_butta]

Any news on Tiago? Is he going to play? I only read that he makes the trip, but does anyone have an update on him?
I'm guessing we will not know till gametime.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Not that it means too much, but Garrett Temple is flat dominating Alonzo Gee is this 2-on-2 game. And B Simmons can't guard Splitter. #spurs

A small forward can't check a center? I'm shocked :lol

[JR3]

Yeah... let me know when Tim Duncan can't guard Splitter.

[ElNono]

should be over by halftime

I know we haven't been playing well, but I don't think we're THAT bad...

:lol

[ElNono]

A more appropriate question would be: Who can Simmons actually guard?

[duncan228]

Could we see Tiago Splitter tonight? “There’s a chance.” (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/)
by Andrew A. McNeill
48 Minutes of Hell

Fingers crossed. Everyone rub your lucky rabbit’s feet. Don’t step on the cracks on the sidewalk. Whatever you do for good luck, do it.

We mentioned it last week (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/tiago-splitter-could-play-monday-vs-clippers), and it’s still in the cards. According to the Express-News, Tiago Splitter traveled with the team to Los Angeles — well, he would’ve done that anyway — and could play tonight (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/10/31/pop-splitter-could-make-spurs-debut-monday-night-against-the-clippers/) against the Clippers.

Keep reading → (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/tiago-spliiter-san-antonio-spurs-los-angeles-clippers#more-10622)

[Chomag]

I still don't believe we have this guy. I hope we will know if the myth of Splitter is true very soon. :lol

[Cessation]

Who is splitter?

[DesignatedT]

Yep. per mcdonald


McDonald_SAEN

1. Breaking news: Tiago Splitter will make NBA debut tonight, Pop says. Limited minutes, though. Link to come.

[Cessation]

Pop just said splitter will play, but with limited minutes.

[CFH]

The answer is yes. Limited minutes off the bench with the second group.

Awesome, can't wait! :toast

[wildbill2u]

10 minutes= 4 pts, 2 rebouds and 1 assist, Any other guesses out there

[EricB]

10 minutes 0 points 2 rebounds 3 fouls

[hater]

8 mins 4pts 2rbs 2ast 0stl 1blk 3fouls 50%ft 50%fg

[AlleyOopNazi]

Is limited minutes like 28, or 18?

[duncan228]

What to expect from Tiago Splitter’s NBA debut (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/01/what-to-expect-from-tiago-splitters-nba-debut/)
Rob Mahoney

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/01/what-to-expect-from-tiago-splitters-nba-debut/

[z0sa]

Is limited minutes like 28, or 18?

I'm thinking more like 8-10, personally.

[ohmwrecker]

Is limited minutes like 28, or 18?

It's just Pop being unwilling to make definitive statement, but somewhere between 18 and 28 sounds about right.

[ohmwrecker]

I'm thinking more like 8-10, personally.

Geez, really? Only if he sucks wind, imo.

[z0sa]

Geez, really? Only if he sucks wind, imo.

Hey, I'd love to be wrong.. but knowing Pop, it seems like he won't throw him out there big minutes in his debut immediately coming off an injury. 18-28 minutes doesn't sound anywhere near "limited" when it comes to Pop.

[bigdog]

I'm guessing he'll play around 10-12 minutes max. maybe 2 points, 2 reb, 3 fouls.

[ohmwrecker]

Hey, I'd love to be wrong.. but knowing Pop, it seems like he won't throw him out there big minutes in his debut immediately coming off an injury. 18-28 minutes doesn't sound anywhere near "limited" when it comes to Pop.

Maybe you're right . . . I guess I am hoping he plays so well that he gives Pop little choice but to leave him in.

[DPG21920]

Good news is, we will all find out tonight.

[ElNono]

:hungry:

[GinobiliForTres]

I'm not gonna make a prediction on his stats, cause from watching him, in MY opinion, he's a guy whose contributions don't show up in the box score. I am pumped to finally see how he does tonight.

[MaNu4Tres]

It's about damn time.

[AlleyOopNazi]

Dude this guys is the best center over seas for the last few yrs, hes going to get 15 minutes at least unless he is a foul magnet, pukes from being out of shape, or injures himself. Anderson's first game minutes were substantial albeit weak at that position. With Bonner out I see a similar need for size, especially against the Clippers athleticism. Depending of foul trouble I go for minimum 18 minutes

[AlleyOopNazi]

Hey, I'd love to be wrong.. but knowing Pop, it seems like he won't throw him out there big minutes in his debut immediately coming off an injury. 18-28 minutes doesn't sound anywhere near "limited" when it comes to Pop.

Same premises, 27 minutes for anderson (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=301027024)

[angelbelow]

Cool, looking forward to the game!

[MmP]

First Impression Alert (fo Spurs Fans)
Do not make a quick comparison of tonight's Tiago performance with Luis Scola's current performance. It won't be fair for Splitter.
Thank you