Game Blog: Spurs @ Bobcats - Nov. 8

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol tp back to bench!

[DesignatedT]

Neal is the fucking man

[Spurs Brazil]

Nealllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

[angelbelow]

WOW.. Neal is insane.

[Pauleta14]

Neal the Real Deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Gary fucking Neal

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Neal AUTOMATIC! :wow

[Brazil]

6 pts lead we need to maintain that !!

[Cessation]

Omg gary neal!!!! Pulling an rj

[DPG21920]

:lmao commericals

[Libri]

What's awesome about Neal and Anderson making their 3s is that it puts a lot of pressure on opposing defenses who have to chase them through out the game.

[Tp9gospursgo]

is time for Manu to take over this game

Edit: Neal

[GSH]

Kneel before Neal!

[timtonymanu]

God I hope Neal doesnt pull a Mason in the 2nd half of the season. He's so coldblooded.

[Nathan89]

I said it the first game of the season and I will say it again Neal is the best shooter the spurs have had in the past decade. Maybe, just maybe of all-time.

[Brazil]

I was not expecting anything from neal at the beginning of the season glad to be wrong, he has been fantastic

[DesignatedT]

Real deal mutha fuckin neal son

[Leonard Curse]

neal down bitches!!!

[toki9]

Kneel before Neal!

Bad choice of words...

[Spurs Brazil]

Let's get a stop now

[dbestpro]

Choo choo will never get used on the tube because of what it implies. So, my challenge is for someone to come up with a nickname that can.

[BillMc]

Neal before Zod!

[tim_duncan_fan]

Neal doesn't give a damn!!!

Neal: Crunch time? Fuck it! It's Gary Neal time!

[kobyz]

fuck Joey Crawford! it's was obvious offensive foul!

[jestersmash]

God I hope Neal doesnt pull a Mason in the 2nd half of the season. He's so coldblooded.

Neal shoots with his core set and his shot is fundamentally sound.

RMJ's release was fundamentally sound but he never shot with his core set, so the shot overall was rather unorthodox.

Neal's style of shooting is amenable to a greater degree of consistency.

[HarlemHeat37]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:1Bo7zsg6Ju4AAM:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/elysesewell/IMG_7426.jpg&t=1

[DPG21920]

Tim in. Pop taking a shit on SpursTalk.

[blkroadrunners]

:lol Jordan getting pissed.

Neal is killin from deep

[Tito_Trinidad]

Neal is a mix of Horry, Barry and Kerr.

[Cessation]

neal doesn't give a damn!!!

neal: Crunch time? Fuck it! It's gary neal time!

thats awesome!!

[CFH]

Damn, Neal should've taken that

[DPG21920]

Great block by RJ. BS call.

[DBMethos]

C'mon Neal, you shoulda shot that corner 3.

[DesignatedT]

alright now were going to neal too much. can we maybe get a duncan post up?

[dbestpro]

Small ball just does not provide the defense we need.

[CFH]

Bad call

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim in. Pop taking a shit on SpursTalk.


http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:1Bo7zsg6Ju4AAM:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/elysesewell/IMG_7426.jpg&t=1

Is that what this photo means??? :lmao

[Refocus]

no foul

[Tito_Trinidad]

Neal could be a PG????? or he is just an undersized SG? If this guy could run the point, im pretty sure Hill will be benched

[maddnezz]

George Hill is scared that Gary is gonna take his job!

[DPG21920]

Tim going up weak. RJ with some very good transitional defense.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Pass it to RJ!

[GSH]

Kneel before Neal!

Bad choice of words...

I'm not participating in that other nonsense.

[Death In June]

Hill for neal? Hm...

[Tp9gospursgo]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[NASpurs]

Manu for threeeeeeeeeee!

[duncan228]

Manu with a big bucket!

[CFH]

Manu tresssssssssssssss! Thank you RJ for that rebound :D

[DPG21920]

My comment was a reference to when someone does something bad all night, then does one good thing.

[GSH]

When Manu steps into them, he's money.

And that was a man's rebound he got on the other end, too.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

raining threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Tp9gospursgo]

There we go RJ

[HarlemHeat37]

Well, while the Spurs have some problems to fix, at least they have been clutch this year, unlike last year, where they were Chris Kaman in the clutch..

[Nathan89]

Running something for Rj nice.

[dbestpro]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!

[Cessation]

now its manu time

[CFH]

RJ with the J

[DBMethos]

Rj!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

niceee

[DPG21920]

Spurs with a very, very good 2nd half.

[DesignatedT]

playing our best ball down the stretch. its an awesome feeling, something we didn't do last season.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

What do you guys think of the Spurs defense tonight? Granted, Charlotte isn't great offensively.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes RJ!!!!

Manu and Neal with a great job in the 2nd half

[angelbelow]

RJ still confident with that shot... good sign.

[Tito_Trinidad]

Jordan sell this team. Go marry Juanita again and go back to Puerto Rico to eat platanos.

[45 bank shot]

Rj!!

[Libri]

Manu tresssssssssssssss! Thank you RJ for that rebound :D

RJ timed it perfectly.

[NRHector]

si the Manu show ladies and gentlemen

[Brazil]

nice sequence here !!!

[Leonard Curse]

god help us pop's small ball is actually working for once (1game out of 3 years) is this our new 4th quarter lineup lmao that old fart kills me

[DPG21920]

Spurs are obviously ridiculously deadly when they hit the three ball. They can be so streaky during the course of a game, but for the most part, they seem to be much improved over last years team with regards to shooting.

Now we need to get Tim going and just move the ball from side to side through him (as long as he stops making terrible decisions).

[Nathan89]

Neal could be a PG????? or he is just an undersized SG? If this guy could run the point, im pretty sure Hill will be benched

Hill is a better backup pg than Neal but Hill's backup sg minutes are about to be consumed by Neal. Perhaps Hill realizes this and that pressure is making him play terrible.

[Brazil]

TP with 8 assists

[DesignatedT]

I like Hill out there with the Big 3, I really don't like him out there by himself.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I feel like Neal isn't a strong enough ball handler to be a PG, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu's 3s are odd - either bottom of the net or barely making the rim. He's always been like that. I think it's the strange way he balances the ball on his left hand.

[Mal]

god help us pop's small ball is actually working for once (1game out of 3 years) is this our new 4th quarter lineup lmao that old fart kills me

With Houston Dice played in 4th, so Pop is just adjustin to situation

[Brazil]

I feel like Neal isn't a strong enough ball handler to be a PG, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

I don't think he has the playmaking ability for that

[DPG21920]

Damn, Hill was so money last year from the corners. He has been terrible this year from there. He is getting so many good looks from there as well.

Hill needs to see some shots go down.

[maddnezz]

Hill is a better backup pg than Neal but Hill's backup sg minutes are about to be consumed by Neal. Perhaps Hill realizes this and that pressure is making him play terrible.This!

[CFH]

What's with Duncan's hands tonight?

[Spurs Brazil]

Hill corner 3 is gone

[angelbelow]

Small ball =p

[timtonymanu]

Man Hill has really fallen. Then again its still early.

[DesignatedT]

damnit manu wtf was that pass.

[DBMethos]

RJ with 7 boards so far...good stuff.

[DPG21920]

Hill and Blair will recover. They are too talented not to.

[Nathan89]

I feel like Neal isn't a strong enough ball handler to be a PG, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

You're not wrong.

[Tito_Trinidad]

Neal as PG would be sick ! We would have a paint PG and a 3pts PG.

[tim_duncan_fan]

We would be nothing without him, but today, Tim is reaaaaaaaaally pissing me off.

[DPG21920]

The Spurs ignore Tim more than RJ on the offensive end. It gets silly sometimes.

[DesignatedT]

It's pretty evident that Hill plays better in the Startling Lineup while Blair plays better off the bench

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop is like "it's a post entry pass, guys... WTF???"

[Cessation]

neal cant guard point guards

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hill and Blair will recover. They are too talented not to.

Agreed. They are down on confidence, that's all.

[toki9]

Hill and Blair will recover. They are too talented not to.

Wonder how Blair will handle the eventual demotion (seems inevitable at this point) to the bench.

[blkroadrunners]

Damnit

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The choke begins

[Brazil]

fuck tony !! come on

[Tp9gospursgo]

Fml

[CFH]

Really?

[DPG21920]

SMH Rebound.

[BanditHiro]

oh my god

[LeCrab]

neal cant guard point guards
what?... neal shut down jackson.....

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wtf

[Brazil]

2 offensive reb WTF !!!!!

[NASpurs]

OMG :lmao

[TIMMYD!]

Get a fucking rebound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CFH]

Ugh...

[Spurs Brazil]

fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[DesignatedT]

wtf. nice sub pop... really dice for duncan right now?

[mystargtr34]

I guess its a good sign when the Spurs are 5-1.. and they really havent gotten anything from Splitter, Blair an Hill who are three potential key pieces going forward. Splitter has played very well in his limited time - but hasnt gotten enough time to really effect the outcome of games.

That said, W-L record can be fools gold when your winning games in overtime and coming from behind at the end of games.

[maddnezz]

Hill corner 3 is goneThe new players 3's arent and when you get back to practice youd better get your heart back in it Georgeie!:wow

[BanditHiro]

well gameover...

[Death In June]

Tony...

[DPG21920]

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[Pauleta14]

Tony sholdn't have tried a pass on that last play...

It was an open tear drop

[Brazil]

what the hell !!!!

[timtonymanu]

Jesus Christ. Just need to get a rebound.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol I spoke too soon about the Spurs being clutch this year..apparently, they aren't..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

*sigh*

[mando6599]

come on!

[TIMMYD!]

We need to hit a shot here. FML.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

seriously???????????????????????????????

[DBMethos]

LMAO...LB had given up on this game, taking Wallace and Jax out. Good job, Spurs!

[Warlord23]

Ugly ugly rebounding

[Horry For 3!]

Fuckin Parker

[angelbelow]

Wow, what a series of unfortunate events.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, we're trying hard to give this game away. :rolleyes

[timtonymanu]

haha bunch of stupid fucks.

[DesignatedT]

That's all on Duncan. You have to get that rebound Tim. fucking get your head out of your ass.

[DPG21920]

If Diaw hits a game winning 3, I am going to be furious.

[Death In June]

What the fuck?

[Brazil]

another one

[Tp9gospursgo]

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[Spurs Brazil]

Manu didn't toch the ball in the last 2 minutes

Give the ball to him and get out

[maddnezz]

Stream is back!!!!!!

[Mal]

FT festival comin

[Leonard Curse]

jesus pop getting out coached by brown

[Cant_Be_Faded]

You gotta be shitting me. Come on spurs finish the damn game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pathetic.

[Tito_Trinidad]

Bruce i miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[Ice009]

WHAT A PATHETIC CHOKE JOB.

SPURS deserve to lose this game. I am that disgusted in these guys that they don't deserve to win tonight. FUCKING DISGUSTED they deserve to lose.

[DPG21920]

Hold it Manu

[Death In June]

No overtime please.

[timtonymanu]

strangely enough we're leading them in rebounds 46-41.

[GSH]

Poor clock management and sloppy passing with just over a minute left. Playing stupid isn't what the Spurs are supposed to be about.

[Brazil]

oh dear 5 offensive rebounds in a row 5 !!! unprofessional and unacceptable

[NASpurs]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TIMMYD!]

Manu hits a 22222222222222222222222222222

[ace3g]

clutch Manu!!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Clutch manu!! Clutch!

[CFH]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[BoricuaCJA]

Manuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!1111

[Refocus]

So clutch.

[Ya Vez]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

WHAT A PATHETIC CHOKE JOB.

SPURS deserve to lose this game. I am that disgusted in these guys that they don't deserve to win tonight. FUCKING DISGUSTED they deserve to lose.

:lmao Get outta her with that.

Manu clutchness. Manu shitting on ICE

[BanditHiro]

jesus pop getting out coached by brown

no our players are just screwing up

good job manu

[duncan228]

Love Manu!

[Pauleta14]

Manu is still Manu !!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That's all on Duncan. You have to get that rebound Tim. fucking get your head out of your ass.

Really? Ball went straight and low back down the lane. That is on whoever didn't block out the shooter, not Tim.

[timvp]

Got damn I love Manu.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

It's plays like that where Ginobili is forever exempt from criticism.

[DarkGinobili]

manu!

[CFH]

Now don't foul

[Brazil]

thank you manu

[dbestpro]

Just for entertainment value.

[NRHector]

wow this is embarrassing

[DesignatedT]

way to go manu.

[Nathan89]

Ginobili says hi to his haters.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thanks Manu

[GSH]

Oh man, what touch on that shot by Manu. He's a winner, what more can you say?

[DBMethos]

Larry Brown having '05 flashbacks

[45 bank shot]

that;s what i'm talking about manu

[TIMMYD!]

We have to be careful...

[Cessation]

classic manu, off balance, icing it

[Warlord23]

Let's not get our hopes up just yet. The way they're going, they might give up a 4 point play here.

[Libri]

Manu does a little hesitation move freezing his defender for a second.

[jestersmash]

Ginobili just took a massive liquid diarrhea shit over whoever said that something was "terribly wrong" with him earlier in this thread.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Got damn I love Manu.

Me too.

Clutch muthafucker.

:D

[Tito_Trinidad]

Manu earning his millions. Bonner in his house watching E! TV and getting millions.

[Cessation]

spurs just toying with the bobcats

[NRHector]

yeap I knew it it was just a matter of time for the Manu show :toast

[NASpurs]

Hill, TP, Manu, Jefferson and Anderson?! Midget ball.

[tim_duncan_fan]

My god the Bobcats are terrible.

Thankfully we don't suck as much as they do, but any of the good teams (i.e. ORL, BOS, LAL) would destroy us.

[Nathan89]

Where are the ginobili haters.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

haha i love when pop does that

[Cessation]

Ginobili just took a massive liquid diarrhea shit over whoever said that something was "terribly wrong" with him earlier in this thread.


Damn, thats straight nasty, but true.

[TIMMYD!]

94-91.

5-1 baby!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Manu is so fucking amazing when he's healthy.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu didn't toch the ball in the last 2 minutes

Give the ball to him and get out

I called:hat

[siraulo23]

spurs win!!!

[Libri]

Guys, Manu is the leader of this team.

It helps that he is very productive. Not only is he vocal but he teaches by example.

[CFH]

Glad it's over, don't do that again Spurs. :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

This Augustine guy sucks

[Winehole23]

Pretty good effort/execution all around for an early season game. It takes awhile to get the defense dialed in.

Newbies set the tone early in the fourth, first team got it done at the end against the crappy Bobcats.

[Big P]

I'll take it!

[NASpurs]

Gerald Wallace will be forever owned by the Spurs. 7 points for the game and a 9 point a game career average against the Spurs

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

Don't know if anyone is interested but the Spurs react show on BTR starts in 2 mins.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsblogger21

[boutons_deux]

Manu shot putted that ball, almost no fingers.

what a winner.

[timtonymanu]

at least that wasnt as painful as the Rockets game. A win is a win.

[Andy25]

Timmy got yelled at for a missed assignment when it was really Manu's guy and I think he got his feelings hurt. He didn't even stay to high five the rest of the team. :'(

[Brazil]

a win is a win but.... this team can be very frustrating sometime... letting 5 offensive rebs in the last 2 minutes is just unacceptable

[jestersmash]

Gary Neal get's an A+++ for this game.

[maddnezz]

Games like this make you ready for later in the season. It really makes you build trust and chemisty. You deserve to lose if you give up and they didnt so props to them!:flag:

[Cessation]

i wouldnt worry to much, seem like spurs are playing down to their competition, again

[DPG21920]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team.

Spurs are very good. They obviously have a ton of room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but there are a lot of things good.

Good news is almost all of the bad can be corrected from within.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu and Neal were great.

Tiago and Anderson played well off the bench

Tony and TD were OK. RJ bad shooting night but helped on the boards. Dice solid again

Hill and Blair must play better. Hill as a PG is killing the O

[Ice009]

:lmao Get outta her with that.

Manu clutchness. Manu shitting on ICE

Where have I said anything bad about Manu tonight?

The Spurs deserved to lose because they don't seem to be learning any lessons with their sloppy play. They gave the game away but Manu bailed us out. Horrible play from the Spurs this season with the dumbest of plays.

[Tito_Trinidad]

Manu sucks............................................. .................................................. ..












































his hater's moms

[ace3g]

these are the exact type of games (and Rockets game) the Spurs would have lost last season, they are just finding ways to win games

[DPG21920]

Spurs are getting nice production from their bench overall. If the Spurs get Hill/Blair/Tiago going, watch out.

Spurs need to get Tim more involved as well. Obviously, Manu and TP should be the focal points of the offense, but they could do a much better job of finding Tim and putting him in good positions.

[angelbelow]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team.

Spurs are very good. They obviously have a ton of room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but there are a lot of things good.

Good news is almost all of the bad can be corrected from within.

Probably a legit post player away from being a 5th or 6th seed in the east.

[Pauleta14]

My god the Bobcats are terrible.

Thankfully we don't suck as much as they do, but any of the good teams (i.e. ORL, BOS, LAL) would destroy us.


It's just the start of the season, spurs teams always take time (+3 importants rookies still learning)...
The difference with last year is that we are getting W through the process!

Of course we are not ready for the PO yet...

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team.

Spurs are very good. They obviously have a ton of room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but there are a lot of things good.

Good news is almost all of the bad can be corrected from within.

Bobcats are a below average team..they're 1-6, losing to some bad teams and barely beating other teams of their caliber..their defense isn't the same as it was last year, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Larry Brown leave the team by the end of the season..

[DesignatedT]

Team showed resilience out there down the stretch. They let there guard down once they went up double digits but did a good job to bounce back. Defense played well in the 2nd half but it definitely has a ways to go.

This team is still miles ahead of where we were last season and seeing us continually win these close games down the stretch makes me very happy, its something we could not do last year.

[daslicer]

I'll take the wins regardless of how the spurs win that a win is a win. Last year the spurs would have lost this type of game so its already a plus. I rather the spurs have an inflated record towards the end of the year versus having a poor record and then having to put together an emergency push to make it to the playoffs. These are the wins the spurs will be thankful to have when April comes.

[DPG21920]

Where have I said anything bad about Manu tonight?

The Spurs deserved to lose because they don't seem to be learning any lessons with their sloppy play. They gave the game away but Manu bailed us out. Horrible play from the Spurs this season with the dumbest of plays.

The shitting on you comment was a jab at some people here.

Spurs are doing a lot of things wrong, but they have done more right. I agree, their bad is terribly frustrating, but this is the NBA and you rarely are going to steam roll teams from start to finish.

[DAF86]

Spurs are getting nice production from their bench overall. If the Spurs get Hill/Blair/Tiago going, watch out.

Spurs need to get Tim more involved as well. Obviously, Manu and TP should be the focal points of the offense, but they could do a much better job of finding Tim and putting him in good positions.

Two or three plays per half called for RJ would be nice too.

[DesignatedT]

these are the exact type of games (and Rockets game) the Spurs would have lost last season, they are just finding ways to win games

Exactly, very happy that we are making plays on both offense and defense when the game matters.

[jag]

KFU-wXsRhic

[maddnezz]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team.

Spurs are very good. They obviously have a ton of room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but there are a lot of things good.

Good news is almost all of the bad can be corrected from within.:tu

[blkroadrunners]

I hate the Spurs new warmups. They look like pajamas.

[GSH]

Neal in the post game. He's being really careful not to get cocky. First thing he said was "it was a team win". Then he talked about how Tony and Manu drew the defense and got him wide open shots. Smart rookie.

[MmP]

Larry Brown having '05 flashbacks
:lol

[Ice009]

these are the exact type of games (and Rockets game) the Spurs would have lost last season, they are just finding ways to win games

The Spurs won a crap load of tight games in 2009 too, but got destroyed when they played a good team.

I like the way we are playing, I think this team is a lot better with more potential than the 2009 team, but we definitely got to start playing smarter.

[Leonard Curse]

Hill, TP, Manu, Jefferson and Anderson?! Midget ball.
seems pop obsession has taken a turn for the worst :bang this is now micro ball!! lmao jk jki guess it was to guard the shooters with?? although im not playing when i say im tired of his stupid late small ball crap

[GSH]

The Bobcats couldn't play smart for a whole game. The Spurs couldn't play stupid for a whole game... but it looked like they were trying to.

[jag]

Manu Ginobili is a stone cold killer

[Ice009]

The shitting on you comment was a jab at some people here.

Spurs are doing a lot of things wrong, but they have done more right. I agree, their bad is terribly frustrating, but this is the NBA and you rarely are going to steam roll teams from start to finish.

Yeah fair enough. Spurs have been frustrating, but the good is better than the bad. Nice take.

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs appear to be better and more talented, but they have only played 1 playoff team so far(maybe the Suns too) and lost that game..last year, they struggled mightily against good teams..

The next real test will be on the 14th, @ OKC..

[easy7]

Manu is a bad mofo....

[jag]

The Spurs appear to be better and more talented, but they have only played 1 playoff team so far(maybe the Suns too) and lost that game..last year, they struggled mightily against good teams..

The next real test will be on the 14th, @ OKC..

I dont really think you can judge the Spurs against top teams yet until they have their rotations set....which could be in April.

[Ice009]

The Spurs appear to be better and more talented, but they have only played 1 playoff team so far(maybe the Suns too) and lost that game..last year, they struggled mightily against good teams..

The next real test will be on the 14th, @ OKC..

Yeah, we still got a long way to go before saying we're one of the best teams. A long way to go.

[Winehole23]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team. Their results are crappy. I enjoyed watching the game.

Their athleticism necessitated that our newbies log minutes and contribute, and to their credit, they did.

I don't think Larry Brown suddenly sucks as a coach either, btw. I respect the Bobcats and I enjoyed the game.

[duncan228]

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[DesignatedT]

this was a very good win and a great test for our team. Charlotte obviously came out fired up since they hadn't won a game in front of there fans yet, and tried everything to get one. I liked the way our team played in the 2nd half, and our bench is playing fantastic.

[DPG21920]

The Spurs appear to be better and more talented, but they have only played 1 playoff team so far(maybe the Suns too) and lost that game..last year, they struggled mightily against good teams..

The next real test will be on the 14th, @ OKC..

Yup. You can be happy about winning all you want, but unless you do it against good teams, it doesn't really matter.

Beating up and building up a nice record by beating up on the bad teams is good and all, but it does not bode well come playoff time if your record against the top teams is consistently bad.

I am happy with the Spurs. But there are some very alarming advanced (and basic) numbers that certainly have my attention.

[HarlemHeat37]

I dont really think you can judge the Spurs against top teams yet until they have their rotations set....which could be in April.

It doesn't necessarily have to be a "win-loss" thing..I don't believe in moral victories, but playing the games vs. good teams can at least show us a few things about the Spurs..

These games vs. shitty teams should be teaching the Spurs how to play together/setting the rotation/defensive chemistry..hopefully when they play the good teams, they'll have learned from these games vs. poor teams..

Another reason it's tough to judge the Spurs is that some of the players on the team are clearly ordered not to play too hard..Manu and Duncan seem to have orders to not go as hard in the paint, at least IMO..we'll see though, I'm looking forward to the OKC game..

For EVERY championship team in the last decade, outside of the 2006 Heat, the team that won the title had a good record vs. other playoff teams..

[DesignatedT]

Yeah, we still got a long way to go before saying we're one of the best teams. A long way to go.

In the West, other than the Lakers, who doesn't?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team.

Spurs are very good. They obviously have a ton of room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but there are a lot of things good.

Good news is almost all of the bad can be corrected from within.

:tu

[8FOR!3]

I just want to point out that a win's a win and the more of those we get the better off we're going to be when it becomes playoff time.

[Frankie23]

3 things i like about this game:

1- The Bench. Great game for Neil!! Clutch 3s.. Solid game by Anderson, Splitter and as usual, Dice.
2- Manu Ginobili.
3- Richard Jefferson. He had his worst night shooting the ball, but he husttle on D, he grabbed rebounds and he hits a great jumper in clutch time. That's what your role is all about, help in the area the team needs, and don't get frustrated if a couple of jumpers don't fall..

[Ice009]

On point 3 there Frankie I want to say that his teammates should continue to look for RJ when he is open and pass the ball even if he has missed a couple of shots.

[NRHector]

Yup. You can be happy about winning all you want, but unless you do it against good teams, it doesn't really matter.

Beating up and building up a nice record by beating up on the bad teams is good and all, but it does not bode well come playoff time if your record against the top teams is consistently bad.

I am happy with the Spurs. But there are some very alarming advanced (and basic) numbers that certainly have my attention.is better to win all the games that we can right now and not worry later in the season trying to catch up to get a better seeding because someone might get hurt and start losing games and put more pressure in the team

[Budkin]

Gritty win. I like it. We weren't playing well in the first half and found a way to take care of business. I like how this team is coming together!

[jag]

Another reason it's tough to judge the Spurs is that some of the players on the team are clearly ordered not to play too hard..Manu and Duncan seem to have orders to not go as hard in the paint, at least IMO..we'll see though, I'm looking forward to the OKC game..



Pretty much, this. With Manu (seemingly) following orders to take more shots from the outside and stay out of the paint, and both Duncan and Manu playing limited minutes it makes it hard to really compare the Spurs to the League's top teams.

The past few seasons have shown that Pop is fine with beating the poor/average teams and taking losses to the top teams if it allows him to rest Manu and Tim.

[beirmeistr]

Pretty much, this. With Manu (seemingly) following orders to take more shots from the outside and stay out of the paint, and both Duncan and Manu playing limited minutes it makes it hard to really compare the Spurs to the League's top teams.

The past few seasons have shown that Pop is fine with beating the poor/average teams and taking losses to the top teams if it allows him to rest Manu and Tim.


I guess manu is trying to protect his nose by not driving too much.

[GSH]

I don't get how people can watch the Bobcats and say they are terrible? They aren't winning games right now, but they are a solid team.

Spurs are very good. They obviously have a ton of room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but there are a lot of things good.

Good news is almost all of the bad can be corrected from within.


Not to be contrary, but the good news is that they have the personnel to correct the problems. Last year? We all knew Mason wasn't going to suddenly get right. We all knew Finley wasn't going to step up and play good defense. We knew Bogans wasn't under-achieving, he just wasn't that good. And we all knew how the Mahinmi story was going to end.

This year, I really think we're looking at guys with upside.

[maddnezz]

Hmm... Havent the so called top teams been playing shitty teams too? Lakers aint been blowin ou teams despite what there record says. Same for OK,Heat and Magic. Icould be wrong though, let me go check NBA.com