Game Blog: Hornets @ Spurs - Oct. 30

[DPG21920]

Keep going to Tim. Over and over.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair is hurting the team now

[duncan228]

:lol Maybe not

[BRHornet45]

Cp3!~!!!!!!

[Libri]

play some defense, dammit

[DPG21920]

Layup, layup, layup, open West jumper

Rinse, repeat.

[Chomag]

No one is even leaving their feet to contest any of those lay-ups... seriously

[BanditHiro]

now its not bullshit...the spurs are just playing terrible defense now...bs and terrible defense game over.

[ace3g]

Spurs need to bring in some of their shooters

[Pauleta14]

Did Pop forbid Tony to score?

[angelbelow]

Nice RJ..

[CFH]

Gary Neal in

[Spurs Brazil]

Interior D is pathetic

Let's hope Tiago can help

[dbestpro]

Spurs are just too happy right now. Parker is signed and all is right with the world. Combayah! No, energy, no desire, just love for one another.

[Libri]

Hill plays better in the second half. Maybe he can come in and give a boost.

[cjjr72984]

Wow, some of you Spurs fans have no respect for the talent the Hornets have. This team has good players besides CP3 and West.

[Pauleta14]

RJ taking take of things!!!

Tony WTF???? You just signed a new contract! Show some love to Pop!!

[angelbelow]

There we go.. RJ again.

[BRHornet45]

Spurs are just too happy right now. Parker is signed and all is right with the world. Combayah! No, energy, no desire, just love for one another.

son that is no excuse. we had to play the Thuggets last night!

[Ice009]

Great play rj. Keep being aggressive.

[bdictjames]

RJ looks so much more comfortable out there.

[DPG21920]

The Spurs have the advantage inside at almost every position. TP/Manu/Tim/RJ should all be going inside. Just play smart ball and they can overcome the poor shooting.

The defense started out well, but West and CP3 have really done a number this quarter. You can have one or the other. Both going off is tough to handle.

Spurs seem to be coasting a bit. Hopefully Tim has some solid energy for the fourth.

[BRHornet45]

David West FINALLY got his 1st rebound of the game by the way

[jestersmash]

Spurs need to bring in some of their shooters

We...don't have any shooters. Our only consistent shooter is out (Bonner).

[dbestpro]

Very disapointed in Blair's play and effort. He seems to be trying to do things that he is not good at and forgetting to do the things that he is good at. Reminds me of Rose on how he played after he signed his big contract only its happening with Blair because he is starting.

[blkroadrunners]

Ah, Timmy..

[Ice009]

Wow, some of you Spurs fans have no respect for the talent the Hornets have. This team has good players besides CP3 and West.

I have respect for the Hornets. When I saw the changes you made I liked them. Question : Does Chris Paul have respect for the Hornets? Does he still want out or is he not convinced?

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs have finally figured out that they should run at West, instead of letting him shoot..

Duncan is playing horribly tonight..

[Libri]

come on Tim

[CFH]

Dammit, travel...

[DPG21920]

David West FINALLY got his 1st rebound of the game by the way

His shooting makes up for. Plus the other Hornets are doing work on the boards. Boards dead even right now.

[angelbelow]

Timmy still a little rusty... I think?

[BanditHiro]

typical spurs david west stops his BS and we can't take advantage

[BRHornet45]

what a fucking pass ... its a shame ChOkafor can't ever do shit with it

[ace3g]

We...don't have any shooters. Our only consistent shooter is out (Bonner).

Neal and Anderson are much better than anything we had last year

[HarlemHeat37]

I can't believe I miss Bonner right now:lol..

[DJB]

Timmy looks horrible tonight. 3 days rest was too long imo.

[blkroadrunners]

Neal 333!

[NASpurs]

The Train for threeeeee chooo choo

[ace3g]

+1 for my comments about bringing in the shooters

[CFH]

Choo choo for 3!

[cjjr72984]

I have respect for the Hornets. When I saw the changes you made I liked them. Question : Does Chris Paul have respect for the Hornets? Does he still want out or is he not convinced?

Good question. If we can win games like this against quality opponents i'm sure he'll be convinced.

[angelbelow]

Neal!

[Ice009]

This one is on TIM. He is playing like crap tonight.

Can he not dunk anymore at all?

[carina_gino20]

When are they going to T up TD? :lol

[DPG21920]

RJ finally being aggressive and going inside.

[ace3g]

RJ still attacking, good sign

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Jason Smith just broke down the Spurs defense..

[blkroadrunners]

The frontcourt D is horrid right now. Can't have Jason Smith making plays.

[Brazil]

Come on guys win this game

[CFH]

Dice J

[blkroadrunners]

4th D 3?

[Spurs Brazil]

The interior D is damn bad. Unbelievable

[AussieFanKurt]

What is this...?

[cjjr72984]

All these 3 second violations. That's what happens when a team plays zone.

[NASpurs]

Miss a three and give up a three. Yeah!

[Refocus]

Ariza would make that. :(

[HarlemHeat37]

Terrible transition D..

[angelbelow]

Damn spurs are so thin at the front court.

[BanditHiro]

losing to the hornets what a joke

[blkroadrunners]

Could have been a 3 pt deficit, but instead it's 9.

[Pauleta14]

I hate missing Bonner!!!

[AussieFanKurt]

this offends me

[DJB]

This game is really ugly. I don't like three days rest this early in the season.

[AussieFanKurt]

saw that neal moving screen from a mile away

[dbestpro]

Spurs need to make the extra pass.

[NASpurs]

Blair is playing with more energy at least

[Refocus]

Cmon Tony..

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs' shot selection in this game has been atrocious..

[Libri]

what a crappy pass

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't understand the "playing down" comments, the Hornets are arguably just as good as the Spurs..

[DPG21920]

Wow...

[td4mvp21]

Um, we look really bad tonight :depressed

[BanditHiro]

game over...don't understand how two more days would have helped splitter.

[NASpurs]

SO when is Pop going to bench Manu, Tony and Tim?

[BRHornet45]

sons I think its safe to say that our bench has DRASTICALLY improved ... this is the best bench we have had in probably 10 years

[AussieFanKurt]

jesus christ why pull up tp

[dbestpro]

Time to run laps and do pushups.

[Chomag]

I guess Spurs forgot that they wanted to be like Golden State in the first half.

[Pauleta14]

this is terrible... PATHETIC

[CFH]

Man, this is poor

[NASpurs]

I don't understand the "playing down" comments, the Hornets are arguably just as good as the Spurs..

Just fucking around with Hornets fan?

[angelbelow]

wow..

[BanditHiro]

I don't understand the "playing down" comments, the Hornets are arguably just as good as the Spurs..

the fuck you talking about the hornets suck balls that is why this lost is fucking embarrassing

[024]

getting pretty ugly.

[Ice009]

I am disgusted.

[carina_gino20]

Just keep it to single digits, guys.

[timtonymanu]

well the spurs said they hated giving away home games last year. well here you go..

no one playing well except rj and dice.

[blkroadrunners]

Blair's getting pwned

[AussieFanKurt]

game over

[Trill Clinton]

Times like this is when the Spurs are going to miss Bonner most. Get well Matt!

[DPG21920]

Well, game is certainly not over, but we knew there were going to be games like this. Spurs are an up and down team, especially offensively. So if the defense is not there, they lose big.

[Refocus]

Wow can someone make a fucking basket.

[Killakobe81]

sons I think its safe to say that our bench has DRASTICALLY improved ... this is the best bench we have had in probably 10 years

We talked about thie in the other thread BR, not only a good bench but having Ariza as a 4th option ...you guys will be very good.

[dbestpro]

You can't win when you can't shoot.

[Chomag]

Well, that was a quarter to forget aout.

[timvp]

Safe to say Spurs won't be averaging 120+ points this season.

[timtonymanu]

damnit george. another missed open 3.

[angelbelow]

LOL DJ got hacked so many times.

[itzsoweezee]

We've got absolutely no inside game. Duncan is finished, and Blair is too small.

[CFH]

Can't hit a damn shot

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

it seems like the spurs have no one that can make their own shot or create for others out there

[cjjr72984]

sons I think its safe to say that our bench has DRASTICALLY improved ... this is the best bench we have had in probably 10 years

Drastically. See how dangerous the Hornets can be when we can hold (and extend) a lead when CP3 and West get some rest?

Just imagine when Bayless gets accustomed to our offense.

[AussieFanKurt]

Really pitiful. All I saw was jumpers jacked up or TOs

[Spurs Brazil]

TERRIBLE defense, TERRIBLE

and we keep missing open shots

[boutons_deux]

Spurs shooting 32% after 3 and now gonna go +17 in the 4th?

no way. GAMEOVER

[Pauleta14]

33pts in the 3rd quater and they are shooting almost 50% overall..

[BRHornet45]

Drastically. See how the dangerous the Hornets can be when we can hold (and extend) a lead when CP3 and West get some rest?

Just imagine when Bayless gets accustomed to our offense.

son where the hell did you come from??? lolz ... been a while ?

[Killakobe81]

win in SA is impressive if you can get it, especially on the tail end of a back2back ...

[BRHornet45]

sons I'm getting tore up tonight! time to party in the NOLA! ... don't mess this up Hornets

[Spursfanfromafar]

3rd quarter blues yet again. But something seems to be different in this version of the Spurs.. They seem to be so rushed in the way they are playing. Almost like wanting to push up the pace no matter what. And that is hurting bad.

[Pauleta14]

We can only pray for Splitter being a stud, if not, it's over

[Ice009]

Drastically. See how the dangerous the Hornets can be when we can hold (and extend) a lead when CP3 and West get some rest?

Just imagine when Bayless gets accustomed to our offense.

Does Chris Paul appreciate the changes? Does he believe in the team?

I haven't followed the Hornets at all, just saw the moves they made and I liked them, but last I read Chris Paul wanted out which was a few months ago.

[maddnezz]

I betcha we win cause its time to go to the hole and i know Manu is gonna start it off! No worries!!!!!

[dbestpro]

I noticed it took a very long time to get the ball to RJ in this game. Seemed like Manu and TP forced a tons of shots early and now the head is just not in the game.

[Killakobe81]

just 1 game spurs need another defender nderson looks good but the Spurs ned a "stopper" their defense looks ordinary even with tim, without one.

[MI21]

I miss the days when the opposition's offense was forced to do what the Spurs wanted it to do, rather than what it wants.

[CFH]

Choo choo on the runner

[AussieFanKurt]

Hill fouled then call against Blair wtf

[BRHornet45]

damnnnnn Marcus Thornton has a big dick!!!

[CFH]

Manu with the teardrop

[duncan228]

How long til the Fire Pop! Trade Tim! threads start?

[Nathan89]

Should I start a trade g.hill thread?

[AussieFanKurt]

I miss the days when the opposition's offense was forced to do what the Spurs wanted it to do, rather than what it wants.

This is very very true

[timtonymanu]

Hornets deserve this. Spurs thought this was the Hornets team from last year so they decided to downplay this game.

[AussieFanKurt]

Can't trade buckets

[dbestpro]

No way Smith should rebound that ball. Blair has got to work harder on every play not just every now and then.

[BRHornet45]

Does Chris Paul appreciate the changes? Does he believe in the team?

I haven't followed the Hornets at all, just saw the moves they made and I liked them, but last I read Chris Paul wanted out which was a few months ago.

son Chris definitely believes in the change and new ownership coming in.

[Libri]

Manu still playing hard.

[CFH]

Nice find by Manu getting it to Hill

[timtonymanu]

Lets go Manu!!!

[itzsoweezee]

Get Duncan's ass in the game. He can't just stink it up and get an easy night on the bench.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice energy Manu

[Ice009]

RJ one of the only Spurs that is playing well so far for both games. Good work RJ.

[siraulo23]

that was a nice pass

[AussieFanKurt]

Yeah Manu, we know he won't stop

[dbestpro]

son Chris definitely believes in the change and new ownership coming in.

We'll see when he becomes a free agent.

[BRHornet45]

time to bring King Paul back in to stop this foolishness

[jestersmash]

If we cut it to 7 or so with 4-5 minutes left we have a shot.

[maddnezz]

Go 2 da hole fools!!! It's gonna be a foul every time and if the ref dont call the first he's gonna call the next one! Attack the rack baby!!!

[JustinJDW]

Well, this is what happens when you play only 3 bigs, and only one of them can score and create for himself and others (Tim Duncan). And the other is drastically undersized. It makes the team not have nearly enough of a post game and forces your perimeter players to chuck up shots that aren't there.

This would have been the perfect time to bring in Splitter, but I guess not. I don't understand how two more days of rest would have been all the difference, especially since he's been out for like a month and a half.

[Ice009]

son Chris definitely believes in the change and new ownership coming in.

Cool. So he is committed now and wants to stay?

[CFH]

There you go Blair

[AussieFanKurt]

RJ one of the only Spurs that is playing well so far for both games. Good work RJ.

No doubt. Happy with the improvement

[CFH]

Jason Smith with 2 shots in a row, damn...

[dbestpro]

Perhaps Blair would like to join the defensive unit now?

[timtonymanu]

Blair getting owned by Smith.

[AussieFanKurt]

he just doesn't stop

[Libri]

Why did Blair shoot that?

[Killakobe81]

Hill 7 assists? Im telling you someone should get him away from Spurs

[AussieFanKurt]

lol blair

[CFH]

RJ for 3, now if the Spurs could just get stops...

[ace3g]

nice looking 3 by RJ

[blkroadrunners]

CP3 :pctoss

[AussieFanKurt]

Good to see Neal out there

[timtonymanu]

We're starting to heat up but they cant miss either.

[maddnezz]

Go to the hole fuck a jumper get them into the penalty!!!

[Nathan89]

When is splitter expected to return? Please be soon.

[Ice009]

Great stuff rj.

[BRHornet45]

King Paul!!!

[CFH]

Manu tres, a shame the Spurs can't get a damn stop.

[Quiet Strength]

Blair is looking like shit out there

[dbestpro]

I am really starting to dislike Blair's new game.

[AussieFanKurt]

Christ

[Killakobe81]

RJ is playing well
Manu is still a warior ...so why arent the spurs winning?

[ace3g]

West going to the locker room and Hill steals the inbound pass and gets the dunk

[CFH]

Nice steal and dunk by Hill, keep playing defense!

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN, another mistake by Blair

[Killakobe81]

Hill playing well too

[ace3g]

RJ with a pull up J

[bigdog]

Nice. RJ is playing damn well right now.

[Trejo]

Rj's looking good tonight.

[024]

the positive is that rj is playing extremely well.

[HarlemHeat37]

Jefferson carrying the Spurs right now..

[ace3g]

RJ with 2 straight jumpers

[blkroadrunners]

RJs the man

[duncan228]

When is splitter expected to return? Please be soon.

Pop said Monday at the Clippers was the target.

[Libri]

Yes! RJ!

[lefty]

Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick !!!!!!!!

[dbestpro]

We may not win, but you got to give it to RJ.

[CFH]

RJ! Lead down to 8, keep it going

[Refocus]

Whew down to 8. Is that the first pnr the Spurs have ran today? lol feels like it.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hornets are starting to wear down after the back to back..

[lefty]

That's the Dick Walton has been waiting for

[angelbelow]

Wow! RJ! looking good so far!

[BRHornet45]

hopefully West is just getting his ankle retaped up

[nbaman99]

To all the RJ haters- In your face

[maddnezz]

Bullethed for 2 yaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

[Muser]

RJ is going crazy

[Killakobe81]

Well is spurs win ...Hornets wouldnt have blown a big a lead as Pistons ...tonight.

[Chieflion]

Jefferson leading the comeback.

[Ice009]

Richard HAS been the Spurs most consistent player this season. GREAT STUFF RJ.

TP and Manu had a poor first half going one on one too much, fucking up the game.

[Libri]

This is what RJ is supposed to do, give a a helping hand on offense and defense when things get tough.

[Ice009]

Richard HAS been the Spurs most consistent player this season. GREAT STUFF RJ.

TP and Manu had a poor first half going one on one too much, fucking up the game.

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ playing great

Sit Blair and put Duncan now

[AussieFanKurt]

Props to RJ

[Muser]

RJ is going crazy.

[maddnezz]

Timmy 2 slow, leave this unit in!

[flox]

RJ serving crow on everyone tonight,.

[itzsoweezee]

RJ playing great

Sit Blair and put Duncan now

Duncan's been playing like shit. Leave him on the bench until he decides to stop being so passive.

[ogait]

Small ball paid up on offence and it's not surprising considering NO hasn't been able to stop penetrations all game.

But it's still all about to get stops to close this one.

[BRHornet45]

sons have you noticed Peja hasn't even entered the game yet? $15.5M sitting on the bench right now ... time to bring him in and clinch this shit!!!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Get blair out of there

[Killakobe81]

Afre the Hornets incapable of offense without West? Hill doing nice job on Paul

[AussieFanKurt]

Pop please put DUncan on

[emanueldavidginobili]

manu needs to ATTACK

[maddnezz]

Go to the hole i betcha they foul ya! Please leave the jumpers on the bench, head down, free throws! No worries baby hahahahahh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

3 Neal!!!

[CFH]

Choo choo for 3

[Libri]

Neal earning his paycheck.

[EmantheSpursFan]

Choo choo

and then nice d by hill

[boutons_deux]

Pop saving Tim and Tony for the playoffs

[Killakobe81]

Thorton with the goods. No disrespect but if Paul is best PG in the NBA why doesnt he do the same 2 hill?

[maddnezz]

woooooooo gary neal damn!

[AussieFanKurt]

I really like the look of Neal this game

[flox]

oh my goodness neal.

[BRHornet45]

Afre the Hornets incapable of offense without West? Hill doing nice job on Paul

son no its just the typical "home court favoritism" that is keeping the Spurs in it ... 22 free throws compared to 11

[boutons_deux]

Spurs +9 in the 4th.

Keep scoring, get stops, might pull it out. I'd love to be wrong.

[ace3g]

nice RJ dunk!!!

[maddnezz]

Only down by six! Please Manu its time for one of those legendary and one drives to the hole!!!!

[Refocus]

holy shit rj!

[CFH]

RJ with the dunk

[emanueldavidginobili]

omggg

[bigdog]

holy shit RJ

[Juanobili]

Damn Richard!

[Libri]

Damn! RJ dunk.

[EmantheSpursFan]

there you go RJ

[Trejo]

Ooh man, that was a nice play/dunk by RJ!

[duncan228]

Loving Jefferson. Looks like his summer work is paying off.

[ace3g]

Manu for 2!!!

[210Max]

wtf richard jefferson !!! in a good way

[HarlemHeat37]

What a resilient comeback..Hornets are worn down..

[angelbelow]

WOW that came out of NOWHERE

[Libri]

This comeback is sweet!

[CFH]

Manu with the fadeaway!

[EmantheSpursFan]

Maaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

and
Da Beast!

[Muser]

Holy shit RJ

[AussieFanKurt]

Yeah rj!

[CFH]

I'm surprised West missed that one.

[Juanobili]

I wouldve sucked him off if he made that

[ace3g]

damn RJ got my hopes up there, lol

[Muser]

Come on Spurs!!!!!

[210Max]

i almost came damnit

[HarlemHeat37]

That hurt, Jefferson could have capped off his outstanding half..

[CFH]

Dammit RJ :lol

[AussieFanKurt]

What a great game!

[maddnezz]

Grizzleeeeeeeeeeeeeee now i gonna eat ya

[lefty]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

[AussieFanKurt]

bahaha blair doing little dance

[Amuseddaysleeper]

fuuuuuuuuuuck

Thought RJ's 3 was in for sure!