Game Blog: Spurs @ Bobcats - Nov. 8

[AussieFanKurt]

Gerald Wallace shooting 1-5 and Spurs losing, thats not good

[NASpurs]

Another fucking turnover

[blkroadrunners]

TOs :pctoss

[DesignatedT]

ill give that to thomas all game.

[024]

painful to watch.

[DPG21920]

TP is a little thief this year.

[CFH]

So many turnovers

[Warlord23]

Stupid mistake after stupid mistake

[Tp9gospursgo]

That sucks. great move.

[NASpurs]

Chooooooo chooooooo!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Another 3!!

[CFH]

Choo Choo for 3

[jermaine]

Neal is wet

[duncan228]

is that joey crawford?

Yes.

[timtonymanu]

Neal and Anderson leading the comeback.

[blkroadrunners]

Neal and JA leading the comback

[BanditHiro]

bailout of course what the fuck the guy was jumping in the air with no control whatsoever

[HarlemHeat37]

Parker comes on, and the Spurs starting playing a lot better..it's not complicated, you should always have at least 1 of your top 4 on the floor..

[Tp9gospursgo]

Ew Joey Crawford

[DPG21920]

That was great defense by Tiago to help out Neal. Neal has a tough match up, but he is battling.

Then Neal hits a quick 3. Spurs defense is starting to pick up with this lineup.

TP and Neal are a good defensive back court so far. Tiago backs them up. Anderson defends well. Good defensive unit.

[DesignatedT]

Neal is for real.

[Libri]

Damn, that Neal three was 2/3 feet away from the 3-point line.

[angelbelow]

Picture perfect for Neal

[CFH]

Tp j

[Spurs Brazil]

Bobcats living at the line and we have no FTs

[DPG21920]

There you go, TP. Be aggressive.

[DesignatedT]

Parker comes on, and the Spurs starting playing a lot better..it's not complicated, you should always have at least 1 of your top 4 on the floor..

That's just the fact that the offense is atrocious once Hill starts running the point.

[jermaine]

Parker has been workin on that JJJJ

[Brazil]

TP is a little thief this year.

I noticed that too ! I thought Pop didn't the gamble that represent the steals, quite strange to see TP putting 2 3 steals per game

[CFH]

Second time Anderson has stepped on the line

[Warlord23]

Can't grab the rebounds :(

[Tp9gospursgo]

Its looking a little bit better.

[HarlemHeat37]

Nice help D by Splitter, forced Nazi into a shot the Spurs will take all day..

Splitter's hands are really annoying me though..he can't seem to grab and keep a rebound, he loses them all..

[dbestpro]

You get the feeling that with a little more focus the Spurs can take this one.

[NASpurs]

I'm so happy to have this bench. They're momentum changers and have done it a couple of times this season already when the starters have laid an egg.

[angelbelow]

Lol Anderson looks like he just ran a marathon.

[DesignatedT]

good hustle anderson. i really like this kid.

[Cessation]

choo choo

[HarlemHeat37]

That's just the fact that the offense is atrocious once Hill starts running the point.

Every offense will struggle when you don't have 1 of your top 4 players on the floor, especially when those 4 are the only players on the roster that can create their own shots..

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago playing great help D

DAMN JA, step outside again

[GSH]

why TP is suddenly becoming a steal guy ??


Spurs usually get fewer steals, because Pop doesn't want them gambling on defense. It feels like everything is upside down this season.

[DesignatedT]

All I know is that Hill should never be on the floor unless Tony or Manu is out there with him. He cannot run this offense by himself.

[Pauleta14]

why TP is suddenly becoming a steal guy ??

I though the same, but when you remember his rookie year, he was on his way to become one!

[jermaine]

I'm so happy to have this bench. They're momentum changers and have done it a couple of times this season already when the starters have laid an egg.





Im happy Pop is lettin them play an not snatchin em out so soon.

[DesignatedT]

Gary Neal and James Anderson :tu

[NASpurs]

Rebound damnit :pctoss

[CFH]

Getting annoyed with the Spurs giving up all these offensive rebounds

[Warlord23]

Get a fucking rebound already

[Tp9gospursgo]

Bring Manu back in please.

[JustinJDW]

Damn.

[timtonymanu]

Our bigs cant rebound for shit. None of them are ever ready.

[Cessation]

lol as soon as starters get in they start losing

[angelbelow]

Neal's definitely not shy... that was pretty far from the 3pt line too.

[blkroadrunners]

Nazr was too deep that time. Cats up 7.

[BanditHiro]

i hate teams like the bobcats. they have no chance of winning a title but they just annoy the fuck out your team when you play them in regular season scrappiness my ass just give up and let us win

[NRHector]

I think is going to be another close game :bang

[CFH]

Get the lead down to 3 and before you know it it's back up to 7

[Brazil]

Spurs usually get fewer steals, because Pop doesn't want them gambling on defense. It feels like everything is upside down this season.

If he continues like that with the increase in assists due to the fast pace game played by the spurs TP will become a fantasy stud:lol

[Duncan2177]

Someone get a damn rebound.:bang

[DesignatedT]

wow Duncan, you gunna let nazr bully you like that

[Spurs Brazil]

GRAB a FUCKING reb

SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[NASpurs]

'Cats 11-12 from the ft line. Spurs 0-0. Pretty much the game right there.

[Ice009]

The starters are shit.

Bring back James Anderson and Splitter.

[DesignatedT]

Why is Blair on the floor if he isn't getting rebounds.

[dbestpro]

"Real Deal Neal"

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Because of the way the Bobcats play defense, the Spurs could be down 7 but it feels like 15

[angelbelow]

any one notice neal playing great d jackson

Great effort and great enthusiasm. Hes having some decent success against Jax.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Jefferson shooting 20% this game

[Spurs Brazil]

Bobcats with 8 off rebs

[Nathan89]

Looks like manu has plantar facitis. Dont be surprised give this news comes out soon.

[GSH]

I though the same, but when you remember his rookie year, he was on his way to become one!

Oh, I know he can get them. I was talking about Pop's defensive philosophy. When you gamble and miss, you give up a lot of easy points. I can't count the times I've seen Pop scream at players for gambling on defense. Manu and Tony have both gotten their share of his attention.

I guess as long as he keeps getting the steals, Pop isn't going to bust his chops over it.

[NASpurs]

Wow free throws for the Spurs.

[Frankie23]

2 things: Get a rebound and more energy at D..

And please, i would like to see more of Tiago..

[CFH]

First free throws!

[Brazil]

Bobcats with 8 off rebs

:depressed

[DesignatedT]

first free throws of the game lol

[TIMMYD!]

Imagine how deadly we would've been if we had this kind of offensive talent during our defensive years.

[timtonymanu]

manu and his fuckin 3's. Jesus christ.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Does Parker ever pass the ball on the fast break? Like ever?

[HarlemHeat37]

Parker had RJ cutting for a dunk there, he needs to stop that tunnel vision shit..

[angelbelow]

Lol, damnit wallace..

[BanditHiro]

wtf do they ever pass to RJ

[blkroadrunners]

Cats playin some good D.

[jermaine]

daaaaaammmmmmmmm nice block

[HarlemHeat37]

Horrible D by Jefferson there..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Looks like manu has plantar facitis. Dont be surprised give this news comes out soon.

You have got to be kidding me

[TIMMYD!]

We can't let Wallace hit a 3 like that.

[Spurs Brazil]

pass the ball Tony, RJ was open

[DPG21920]

This team should not be this bad at rebounding. That is very alarming. You cannot win it all with being very bad defensively and mediocre in rebounding.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Manu needs to fake and drive.

[timtonymanu]

Cats playing with the energy I wish the Spurs would play.

Spurs once again playing lazy.

[BanditHiro]

they are playing a zone and they don't pass it to their best 3 point shooter RJ fucking christ parker and ginobili are so selfish

[Libri]

another TO :bang

[DesignatedT]

Blair has taken a huge step backwards this season

[CFH]

Cats blocking everything tonight

[HarlemHeat37]

Charlotte's athleticism is just too overwhelming for the Spurs..they're also playing with a lot more energy..

[NASpurs]

Manu with the jumper

[CFH]

Manu J

[DPG21920]

Tim's decision making is so bad this year. He is just making the most ill advised passes. Hence his turnover rate going up.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Finally Manu. Now he will take even more 3s :(

[Spurs Brazil]

The way Blair is playing he'll see no minutes when Bonner is back

[DPG21920]

Spurs, despite playing pretty poorly are still in it. They can very easily adjust and take over. Will the? That is the bigger question.

[Tp9gospursgo]

We have to pick it up at halftime.

[Brazil]

We are a good O team against scrub defenses... we are not winning games against solid teams if our D and rebounding don't step up

[angelbelow]

A lot of shots barely grazing the rim for us..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We are a good O team against scrub defenses... we are not winning games against solid teams if our D and rebounding don't step up

Which is the exact recipe for being one and done in the playoffs if that keeps up.

[024]

i don't know how the spurs are still in this game.

[GSH]

LB had the Bobcats very well prepared for the Spurs tonight. Give them credit, they have been in our kitchen so far. I just hope Brown doesn't know exactly what adjustments Pop is going to make at the half.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nice steal Tp

[blkroadrunners]

Nice, down 4

[CFH]

Thank you Parker

[DPG21920]

Tony Rondo Paul?

[Brazil]

As expected Diaw is going to have his A game against us

[NASpurs]

What a bullshit jumper by Diaw

[HarlemHeat37]

Diaw would never make that garbage-ass shot on any other team..what a stupid shot..

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nice 3

[NASpurs]

Manu for threeeeeee

[blkroadrunners]

Manu 333

[DPG21920]

Big time from Manu. Need that. Get a stop and score.

[CFH]

Manu tresssssssssssssss!

[BanditHiro]

you got to be kidding me how does boris diaw make that shot

[DesignatedT]

lol ill give that to diaw all day

[CFH]

Opportunity to get the lead down to 1 with these free throws

[DPG21920]

Finally, good defense. Make them pay, Tim.

[jermaine]

is there anyway we can pry Diop away from the Kats

[BanditHiro]

fucking good foul by bobcats even if it was on accident

[Spurs Brazil]

great D Dice

[Tp9gospursgo]

Damnit!!!

[NASpurs]

:lmao at Tim. WTF was that.

[CFH]

Not smart by Tim

[timtonymanu]

jesus Christ Tim. Just call a timeout.

[blkroadrunners]

Bad pass by Duncan

[DPG21920]

Tim. That was absolutely retarded. Now they get the last shot. Just so stupid.

[angelbelow]

Wild layup by Augustin lol

[BanditHiro]

and they make it ofcourse

[024]

...

[Brazil]

Tony Rondo Paul?

TP is very good so far, he is stealing what he has as TOs and is putting 8 9 assists per game + his usual 18 pts at near 50%.

[DBMethos]

Wtf td???

[CFH]

Gee sighting

[GSH]

We looked like we were going to finish the quarter strong, and then got stupid. Damn.

[HarlemHeat37]

Duncan's stupidity on the court has been amazing this season..it's like somebody swapped his brain with Ron Artest's..

[Rito3d30]

Playing like shit
and the spurs is only down by 4:lol.....

[blkroadrunners]

Gee in.

[dbestpro]

You get the feeling we should be down by 20 and here we are at the half only 4 down.

[maddnezz]

good D TP 3 steals!

[NASpurs]

a four point deficit? I'll fucking take it.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Apparently, these idiots haven't practiced in a couple of weeks.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Bobcats should be up by more. Thank God they aren't.

[DPG21920]

Good thing TP's defense bailed Tim out. Spurs can very easily dominate this game if they quit playing stupid ball.

[Chomag]

gee is like Pop's Hairston this year. Hust throw him in for a few seconds to screw with him lol

[timtonymanu]

Well all things considered we're only down 4. I better see a different Spurs team in the 2nd half.

[CFH]

Well that was a better end to the quarter, Spurs lucky to only be down by 4 with the way they've been playing

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan's passing this half has been terrible. WTF, Timmy?

[timtonymanu]

gee is like Pop's Hairston this year. Hust throw him in for a few seconds to screw with him lol

More like Mahinmi.

[duncan228]

On the road, playing so-so, stay close and grind it out.

[DesignatedT]

Duncan's passing this half has been terrible. WTF, Timmy?

not like anyone made an effort to get open.

[Cessation]

spurs are bored

[jermaine]

Neal needs to be in the game at all times

[Ghjkll]

Well, on the bright side, it´s amazing that we are only 4 points down :lol :lol.

[024]

i don't understand how the spurs are only down by 4.

[Spurs Brazil]

Played terrible and only down 4, I''ll take that

[Brazil]

48 pts for Charlotte at half time is too much when you know their O troubles

[DPG21920]

Duncan's stupidity on the court has been amazing this season..it's like somebody swapped his brain with Ron Artest's..

It is stunning. You would think a guy like Tim would use his brain when his body fails him a little. Instead, he is making some bad decisions.

He is still playing well overall (even if he doesn't "look" right), but the poor decisions are something that is unacceptable. I can take him not being right physically or coasting, but be sharp mentally.

[Chomag]

Bobcats should be up by more. Thank God they aren't.
'
Spurs are very lucky that th eBobcats are not a very good offencive team.

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs will win this game if they cut out the stupidity..unfortunately, bad decisions have been very frequent for the Spurs this year..

[Budkin]

Spurs are lucky to only be down 4. They are playing like shit.

[DesignatedT]

Defense started playing better but we have to be more aggressive and get to the line. Tony/Manu and RJ not shooting any free throws is inexcusable.

Also, I like how Neal and Anderson look while Hill and Blair get a big :td

[Frankie23]

We are lucky to be down 4 only.. Credits for the 2nd unit and the last run with Manu's 7 points.
The good thing is that we can't play worst than this and the Bobcats are playing fine.. I hope we see a little more intensity and husttle in the 2nf half..

[jestersmash]

Defense is actually significantly better.

Defensive rebounding, on the other hand, is piss poor.

[Brazil]

'
spurs are very lucky that th ebobcats are not a very good offencive team.

+1

[DAF86]

Manu needs to fake and drive.

Manu needs to fake and get the Reggie Miller foul, they're jumping on every pump fake he makes, but he has only tried to draw the foul once.

[DPG21920]

lol all of these commercials. Funny thing is that is probably real.

[DAF86]

Manu with 12 pts in 4-9 shooting? He has looked a lot worse than that to me.

[Chomag]

Defense is actually significantly better.

Defensive rebounding, on the other hand, is piss poor.

Bobcats are on pace for their average score Spurs D hasnt been much of effect on that.

[Spurs Brazil]

I'm officially worried about Blair, 5 and half games playing terrible. He's playing so bad that I wish we had Bonner playing in his place

[angelbelow]

Manu with 12 pts in 4-9 shooting? He has looked a lot worse than that to me.

You know what they say, hes a magician.

[timtonymanu]

Its still early but it sucks to see Blair and Hill playing the way they are. They have the most trade value so if they continue to suck, one of them could easily be out of here.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hopefully RJ can get it going in the second half. He is just 1-5, but has only played 10 minutes.

The Bobcats interior D has been great.

[Ice009]

TP is doing it. This is magnificent defense from TP this season. I am very impressed and it's the way I think he can play on D. GREAT JOB this season so far TP.

[bigdog]

They need to start attacking and moving the ball more.

[Pauleta14]

If Tony can regain his scroring efficiency, he's gonna be scary...

[DBMethos]

Blair's actually playing like a #37 pick so far this year...

[Nathan89]

Spurs were shocked by the defensive energy the Bobcats brought to start the game. If this team has any heart they will out of the locker rooms and step on the Bobcats throats.

[jestersmash]

Bobcats are on pace for their average score purs D hasnt been much of effect on that.

I'm not saying that spurs defense has been good based on how much the bobcats have scored.

I'm saying the spurs defense has been good based on what I've actually seen.

For example, I saw blair play excellent defense on one possession, and his man still scored. That doesn't take away from the fact that Blair actually played good defense on that possession, and this is clealry not reflected in the score (since his man ended up scoring anyway).

You're working under the implicit assumption that just because the opponent team scores that it means our team must have played poor defense. This is an incorrect assumption.

[Pauleta14]

We need RJ and Hill to really wake up in the 2nd half...

[Nathan89]

Blair's actually playing like a #37 pick so far this year...

At least were getting what we paid for.

[024]

blair should probably stop starting. mcdyess should replace him since blair seems to be struggling against the starting bigs of the NBA.

[GSH]

Seriously folks, give some credit to Larry Brown. Their play in the first half was no accident, especially on the defensive end. They had a game plan specifically for the Spurs, and it was a good one.

[DesignatedT]

Yeah, Charlotte's interior defense definitely deserves credit.. they are contesting and blocking shots. I don't mind if we take it in and get rejected though, at least we are being aggressive. Manu looks scared to take it in and just keep launching 3's, he looks very fatigued.

[Ya Vez]

lol.. fan in the background...

[DPG21920]

Hopefully RJ can get it going in the second half. He is just 1-5, but has only played 10 minutes.

The Bobcats interior D has been great.

Yeah, but RJ has played well despite the shots not falling. He has made good decisions with the ball and had good looks. He could easily be 3-5. He played passible defense and rebounded well.

Manu on the other hand put up some nice stats, but really killed the flow and made some bad decisions.

Tim played well except for the decision making. TP has done a very good job on defense and was solid offensively.

[LeCrab]

Neal played great d on jackson.. neal and anderson need more playing time

[Nathan89]

Seemed like ginobili was dodging all contact when he would fake a shot.

[DPG21920]

Yeah, Charlotte's interior defense definitely deserves credit.. they are contesting and blocking shots. I don't mind if we take it in and get rejected though, at least we are being aggressive. Manu looks scared to take it in and just keep launching 3's, he looks very fatigued.

Spacing. If the Spurs were better spaced the Bobcats couldn't swarm as much. They are packed in too tightly. There are no driving lanes.

Spurs also need to play through Tim more.

[JustinJDW]

We'll be fine guys. Spurs were playing like shit in the 1st Half and we are only down by four points. And the Spurs have been doing a good job at turning things around and playing much better at the start of the next half. We should come back a lot better in the 2nd.

I think we got this, but they gotta go out there and take it.

[DesignatedT]

Seems we aren't running as effective against them either, that could be there transition defense as well.

[Nathan89]

Spacing. If the Spurs were better spaced the Bobcats couldn't swarm as much. They are packed in too tightly. There are no driving lanes.

Spurs also need to play through Tim more.

This.

[timvp]

Very winnable game. We'll see if the Spurs can buckle up, take care of the ball and up their toughness.

[angelbelow]

Yeah, Charlotte's interior defense definitely deserves credit.. they are contesting and blocking shots. I don't mind if we take it in and get rejected though, at least we are being aggressive. Manu looks scared to take it in and just keep launching 3's, he looks very fatigued.

I dont think he looks scared or tired. Hes been able to get to the rim all season but it seems like its only when he really wants to. Otherwise he just launches 3s. I think Pop said easy on the physical drives and ill give you the green light on 3s.

[HarlemHeat37]

I miss Bon Bon:(..

[jestersmash]

Right now I'm not worried about the Bobcat's offense. Their interior defense has been somewhat remarkable but nothing to write home about.

I'm most worried about the Spur's ability to limit second chance possessions on missed defensive rebounds. I'm also worried about our propensity to settle for no-contact jump shots.

Once we try and initiate contact a little bit more on the offensive end, hopefully it will pay dividends in the form of free throw attempts.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

not like anyone made an effort to get open.

You obviously don't know what I'm talking about. He threw away 3 touchdown passes: throw to Parker stolen, inexplicable pass to Dice on a break when he was triple covered, then out of bounds to RJ. I love Tim, but those were 3 awful passes.

[BanditHiro]

wow boris diaw...

[timtonymanu]

I fuckin hate Boris Diaw.

[angelbelow]

Lol Diaw playing well against us once again.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Very winnable game. We'll see if the Spurs can buckle up, take care of the ball and up their toughness.

:tu

[DPG21920]

Great defense from Tim there. There is the beast of old!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nic job Blair.

[CFH]

Good job by Blair to stay with it

[HarlemHeat37]

Jefferson has been open at least 3 times tonight, and nobody passed it to him..

[blkroadrunners]

Finally, Blair w/ a smart play.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Now that was a NICE pass by Tim. ;)

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Blair doing his best Nazr impression on that bucket :lol

[CFH]

Manu is so off from 3 tonight

[angelbelow]

Good shit Blair. I dont miss Bonner at all, just patiently waiting for Blair and Splitter to get it together.

[dbestpro]

Manu short on all of his deep shots tonight. Must be tired.

[NASpurs]

TD! Tied game

[DPG21920]

Manu is denting the front of the rim tonight :lol

[Tp9gospursgo]

Im already seeing more energy on both ends

[CFH]

Don't think that was supposed to happen but I'll take it

[HarlemHeat37]

Diaw is going to shoot 3-15 next game, I guarantee it..

[timtonymanu]

Again fuck you Diaw. Cant play like that against all teams.

[BanditHiro]

oh my god this is annoying diaw

[CFH]

Manu tressssssssssssssss!

[NASpurs]

Manu with the threeeee and Spurs take the lead

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu's legs aren't there or something...

[DPG21920]

You could tell that one was going in. He got his legs well under it.

[NASpurs]

Love the way the guys are playing

[blkroadrunners]

Good job Spurs :tu

[DPG21920]

Great leak out by RJ.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs got lucky there when Jackson missed.

RJ dunk.

[CFH]

Looking much better

[Ghjkll]

¿Is Manu trying to break some kind of record number of threes attempted in one season? :downspin:.

[BanditHiro]

holy shit what was that lol

[Cessation]

There you go pop woke up the spurs during half time, enough coasting he says.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Niiiiiiiiiiice


Also, something is very very wrong with Ginobili. He's hardly moving without the basketball. I doubt he's simply fatigued so quickly after halftime.

[DesignatedT]

good defense guys.

[angelbelow]

Nice little run to start the 2nd half.

[DBMethos]

Manu to RJ for the NBA 2K cherrypicking dunk!

[BanditHiro]

Spurs got lucky there when Jackson missed.

RJ dunk.

and the bobcats have been lucky all game when we missed open threes

[NRHector]

that's more like it :toast :flag:

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs on a 11-4 run.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job, nice start

WTF with Diaw and those long Js

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Much better D. Love the way Manu gambled on the steal, Tim covered him, then Manu recovered and the whole D reset to force the TO. Nice scrambling.

[GSH]

Bobcats said, "Okay, Larry. We used your game plan in the first half. The second half is ours!"

[DPG21920]

If the Spurs have a very clean half with regards to turnovers, they should be able to put this team away. Just move the ball and make good decisions. Use their aggression against them.

Get some bodies on bodies and rebound.

[Ice009]

Man RJ is wide open twice and TP takes two stupid shots. That second time he had a small guard on him. They need to get the ball the RJ. Good that Manu saw RJ wide open on the break there.

IF RJ MISSES A SHOT GUYS that doesn't mean you don't ever pass to him again. GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES and have confidence in your teammates.

[Ice009]

Man RJ is wide open twice and TP takes two stupid shots. That second time he had a small guard on him. They need to get the ball the RJ. Good that Manu saw RJ wide open on the break there.

IF RJ MISSES A SHOT GUYS that doesn't mean you don't ever pass to him again. GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES and have confidence in your teammates.

[CFH]

The Bobcats announcer keeps calling Blair Morgan for some reason :lol

[BanditHiro]

oh my sweet jesus we are going to lose to diaw aren't we...