Game Blog: Clippers @ Spurs - Nov. 10

[BanditHiro]

lol duncan is not even jumping

[Death In June]

So...why has Neal been phased out here?

[austN Spur]

go spurs go

[timtonymanu]

Does Hill not remember that he has the ability to take it to the hoop?

[DPG21920]

You know what is weird to me: That despite the break-neck pace the Spurs are playing at this year, the one guy (TP) that you would think would benefit the most seems to be playing at a slower, more controlled pace than usual.

[dbestpro]

Splitter does not do a thing statistically and yet he seems like a real big pain in the ass to the other team. Dude is always in the way.

[GSH]

Look what happens when Tony shoots the teardrop. Guys start having to take a step out to respect that shot. That's going to open up some room in the paint for other players. I love to see him shooting that shot again.

[TampaDude]

Timmy has ZERO points and we're still up by 10. Ya gotta love it.

[NASpurs]

So...why has Neal been phased out here?

He made too many threes for Pop's liking last game.

[jag]

lol duncan is not even jumping

That was him jumping.

[Pauleta14]

Did you notice since the start of the season, the players don't tap hands anymore after a FT...

Any reason?

[DesignatedT]

So...why has Neal been phased out here?

It's pretty much run with him or hill. they play the exact same role and looks like Pop is letting Hill get a little more burn tonight.

[Tito_Trinidad]

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[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Splitter is always in the way contesting shots, I like that :D

[EmantheSpursFan]

I'm liking the defense, maybe Larry Brown talked some sense into Pop in Charlotte haha

[TampaDude]

I'd like to see Neal in there raining 3s.

[BlairForceDejuan]

Timmy needs to just go ahead and sleep off the cold now. Not even jumping :lol

[ohmwrecker]

So...why has Neal been phased out here?

Relax. I think he will get plenty of PT tonight.

[Frankie23]

Did you notice since the start of the season, the players don't tap hands anymore after a FT...

Any reason?
I really don't know why, but i guess is cause as Spurs is a bad FT% team, they don't tap hand to keep focus..

[BanditHiro]

So...why has Neal been phased out here?

because we have to get hill going...the clippers are the perfect team to do this.

[Pauleta14]

TP was like, "go ahead and foul me, bitch!" :lol

:lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Bad pass Manu

[DesignatedT]

manu just gave the clippers 4 points..

[TampaDude]

Damn...two shitty passes in a row...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

bad pass manu

x 2

[NASpurs]

RJ for threeeeeeeeee

[024]

wtf ginobili

[BanditHiro]

wow rj stops a three on one and nobody could get back

[TIMMYD!]

Manu needs to calm the fuck down with his passes.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ for 33333333333333333333333

[CFH]

Rj 3!

[DesignatedT]

rj 3. unbelievable.

[TampaDude]

RJ for 3!!!

[024]

did ginobili think the spurs currently have too little TOs so he had to get some on the board??

[NASpurs]

RJ with the jumper!

[DesignatedT]

rj sonnnnnn

[CFH]

RJ balliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin'

[TampaDude]

Movin' on uuuuup!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Richard Jefferson Jordan for 22222222222

[Tp9gospursgo]

Rj feeling it. Something i never said last year. lol

[DPG21920]

RJ with back to back sweet looking shots from different spots on the floor.

[jag]

RJ's confidence is crazy.

[BanditHiro]

see what happens when you give RJ the ball

[TampaDude]

Demonic roll there.

[BlairForceDejuan]

cmon DB

[EmantheSpursFan]

Stagnate offense

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tp with the gimmie miss..... Blair wih the gimmie miss

[CFH]

Come on Blair, that was a gimmie

[TIMMYD!]

Two missed layups in a row by Blair and TP.

[dbestpro]

Blair is regressing, again.

[Cessation]

wow blair

[Dex]

Is Blair the first player to hit the rookie wall in his sophmore year?

[TIMMYD!]

Manu 333333333333333333333

[NASpurs]

Manu for threeeeeeeeeeee

[BanditHiro]

motherfucker and here we are missing gimmes

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ginobili for 333333333333333333

[CFH]

Manu tresssssssssssssssssssss!

[TampaDude]

Manuuuuu 3!!!!!

[EmantheSpursFan]

We rely on those 3's too much

[ohmwrecker]

I see Duncan is taking the night off.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Is Blair the first player to hit the rookie wall in his sophmore year?


Sophmore slump?

[BanditHiro]

the flu

[TampaDude]

Duncan should rest. He looks weak tonight.

[NASpurs]

Stick an IV in Tim and tell him to go to sleep

[dbestpro]

That's what happens when Tim jumps. He travels.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Ahhh duncan playing horrible. let Splitter get his minutes.

[DPG21920]

Tim is literally sleep walking out there. I never knew there was such a thing as negative energy. I guess chugging Nyquil instead of Gatorade will do that to your game.

[spurspokesman]

Rj feeling it. Something i never said last year. lol

Geesh we look awful. Thank god its the clips. Goog job rj and parker.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

has anyone mentioned that timmy is not jumping at all?

[DesignatedT]

hes clearly not feeling right. he should just rest.

[Fpoonsie]

Were they really playing a remix of "Time of My Life" leading to the break?

Christ.

[TampaDude]

I am so fucking sick of hearing that "hand down, man down" phrase. Somebody please slap him! :lol

[Tito_Trinidad]

Duncan is hurting my eyes. He is simply a mommy out there. He is just walking by instinct. Does he knows public is watching, and is on ESPN?

[Nathan89]

Don't get pissed off at Duncan. He was shocked the ball was passed to him.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Play Splitter, let Timmy rest. He looks horrid lol

[ajballer4]

How come Neal hasnt played yet

[NASpurs]

Duncan is hurting my eyes. He is simply a mommy out there. He is just walking by instinct. Does he knows public is watching, and is on ESPN?

Yeah he is a mommy alright.

[timtonymanu]

Damn Timmy must be really sick tonight. Just let him rest, Pop.

[dbestpro]

If Blair can't dominate against the 1-7 Clips with their starting center out, then when and who?

[Libri]

Is Blair the first player to hit the rookie wall in his sophmore year?

It looks like Blair is rushing every shot. I wonder if he thinks that every shot he takes is going to get blocked and is trying to get it up there as fast as he can. A lot of those are easy layups.

[jag]

Were they really playing a remix of "Time of My Life" leading to the break?

Christ.

:lmao that's the first thing i thought when they went to break.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Tony has 7 assists already.

[DesignatedT]

I see Duncan is taking the night off.

well he is sick if you hadn't heard.

[ohmwrecker]

has anyone mentioned that timmy is not jumping at all?

He gets dizzy when he jumps.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

The Admiral! SALUTE

[Dex]

If the Spurs could build a gottamn decent lead, the starters could get some rest. Instead, they insist on letting teams stay in it until the very last second and having to work much harder than they should to beat inferior teams.

[TampaDude]

Those 3s are fucking KILLING us!!! :bang

[CFH]

Blair dunk

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Rj to Blair!

[ohmwrecker]

well he is sick if you hadn't heard.

What?! Why didn't anyone say anything?!

[TampaDude]

Attaboy, Blair...fuck the tip in...dunk that shit!!!

[BanditHiro]

this getting really gay stfu clippers stop trying you are 1-7 you have your entire team on IR stfu and let timmy take the night off fucking pieces of shit

[jag]

I wonder why they haven't replaced Robinson...I wonder why they can't just go out and find another David Robinson.

-Mark Jackson

[TIMMYD!]

Tim Jumper

[TampaDude]

Timmay!!!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy for 2222222222222

[CFH]

Timmy J!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Finally Timmay

[DPG21920]

I wonder why they haven't replaced Robinson...I wonder why they can't just go out and find another David Robinson.

-Mark Jackson

I mean, it's not like they won any titles after Robinson either.

[CFH]

Shot clock violation, ugh...

[TampaDude]

WTF was that shit, guys???

[BanditHiro]

manu and tim playing like crap good thing manu is more a 2nd half player

[NASpurs]

Tim Duncan and RJ sharing a brain on that violation.

[duncan228]

For those that missed it:

Duncan was sick coming back from Charlotte, he missed shoot around this morning with flu-like symptoms. He wanted to play, Pop let him.

[DPG21920]

Pop is going with a really short rotation this first half. I wonder if he is planning on giving Hill/Blair extended minutes to try and get them going?

[CFH]

Spurs up by 7 going into the half, meh...

[BanditHiro]

Tim Duncan and RJ sharing a brain on that violation.

manu's fault really

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hopefully we get to see some Neal, JA, and Splitter in the 2nd half.

[LeCrab]

wonder why neal got no playing time.....

[DesignatedT]

What?! Why didn't anyone say anything?!

well then its pretty obvious why he's "taking the night off" now isn't it?

[jag]

wonder why neal got no playing time.....

It looks like they're trying to get Hill going.

[Nathan89]

I mean, it's not like they won any titles after Robinson either.

The greatness of Tim Duncan can compensate for the loss of Robinson.

[dbestpro]

I have never understood running down the clock when there is more than 24 seconds left in the half. You should just run your regular offense then the other team will run down the clock once it is below 24 secs. I mean the other team will get the ball anyway for a last shot and we are always rushing or forcing a play when we don't have to.

[TampaDude]

Pop should just rest Tim for the rest of the game...seriously.

[Malice]

My first look at Richard this year. I'm impressed.

[Nathan89]

My first look at Richard this year. I'm impressed.

Richard has been great all year. Were already on the bandwagon jump on with us.:D

[DesignatedT]

wtf jalen rose. get out of here with this shit.fucking stupid fuck

[ohmwrecker]

He didn't have to play if he feels that bad. You're taking this a little personally, yes?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

jalen rose go f yourself

[dougp]

wtf jalen rose. get out of here with this shit.fucking stupid fuck

I was about to post his ... the Spurs aren't contenders? WTF?

[jestersmash]

Jalen Rose with the "Well the spurs aren't a contending team..." garbage again.

[Manu20]

San Antonio is not a contending team!?!?!?!?!?!

WTF Jalen Rose

[FilSpursFan]

Who's next?

[san antonio spurs]

Jalen Rose just said the Spurs are not contending anymore lol

My bad, ya'll beat me to it

[TampaDude]

STFU, Jalen, you no-ring having douchebag! :ihit

[timtonymanu]

of course scott and rose completely dismiss the fact that Duncan is sick tonight.

[DesignatedT]

He didn't have to play if he feels that bad. You're taking this a little personally, yes?

not at all. you were obviously being sarcastic correct? well so was i.

[Frankie23]

I'm tired of TV guys saying things like:

-When Tim, Manu or Tony score: "We've seen that before" So what? be original please!!
-When Splitter makes a mistake: "Maybe in Europe, but not here pal" hey, if Splitter traveled is because he made a mistake, not because in Europe you can make 5 steps.

Pop, play only the bench please. With a good defense, the game is over..

[dbestpro]

You have to understand Rosespeak. Whatever Jalen Rose says is the opposite. Then you will understand that he is one smart dude.

[timtonymanu]

San Antonio is not a contending team!?!?!?!?!?!

WTF Jalen Rose

He's just hating because his last NBA appearance was getting sent packing by our team in the playoffs.

Plus who takes him seriously? Does he still believe Parker will be a Knick.

[Manu20]

17 points 11 rebounds 2 blocks DAMN u TIMMY and u slow start!!!!!


STFU JALEL ROSE!!

[jestersmash]

The national media has absolutely nothing to say about the spurs anymore. The featured game is Spurs-Clippers. You hear Jalen Rose with a quick "spurs aren't contenders and tim, despite good numbers, isn't good" blurb, and that's that. More jerking off to the Jazz, more jerking off to john wall, etc. etc.

I'm watching FSNSW fuck this garbage.

[NASpurs]

Where's that gif of Van Exel tossing that towel on Jalen Rose's head doing sideline?

[jag]

I don't care what anyone says about John Wall being too flashy...with stats like that, Pop would probably let him do the Dougie for every halftime show.

[TampaDude]

He's just hating because his last NBA appearance was getting sent packing by our team in the playoffs.


TWICE!!! :lol :toast

[DesignatedT]

Jalen Rose is an idiot.

[NASpurs]

Vw-0ln9L48c

[jestersmash]

I'm almost convinced jalen rose's sole purpose is to troll spurs fans with his comments, and I hate that it's working.

[ohmwrecker]

not at all. you were obviously being sarcastic correct? well so was i.

Well . . . alright then.

[jag]

I don't know why anyone cares what Jalen Rose is babbling on about. He's never really known what he's talking about. And he usually picks the Spurs every postseason.

[TampaDude]

Vw-0ln9L48c

:lmao

[Fpoonsie]

:cry great fucking misuse of "ironically" :cry

[Tp9gospursgo]

Vw-0ln9L48c

:lol :toast

[DesignatedT]

lol that video.

[Manu20]

Vw-0ln9L48c

Sadly those are the best shots he had as a spur :(...........lol

[DPG21920]

I don't think it is egregious to say the Spurs aren't contenders. I guess it depends on your view of how good the Spurs are and what your definition of a true contender is.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Sadly those are the best shots he had as a spur :(...........lol

sad but true. :bang

[ohmwrecker]

I am saying this right now . . . Avery gets the Nets in the playoffs.






Then they will get murdered by the Heat in the first round.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Man that 531 looks good. mmmm

[Sisk]

Where has neal been?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Screw Jalen Rose. Timmy looksoff becase he is sck you douche

[NASpurs]

Where has neal been?

On the bench

[DPG21920]

I don't get why people complain about Wall being flashy? He is all business on the court and has a great attitude. He puts work in. Sure he has fun during pre-game, but he is not going nuts during the game or excessively celebrating.

[DPG21920]

Very good defense from RJ to start the quarter.

[Frankie23]

Hey, i like what Jalen Rose said! I like people underestimating the Spurs.
Hope they keep the OKC, John Wall and GSW fever till April..

Let's be quiet till the playoffs starts..

[jag]

I don't think it is egregious to say the Spurs aren't contenders. I guess it depends on your view of how good the Spurs are and what your definition of a true contender is.

I agree. It doesn't mean they can't develop into a contender, but as of right now they aren't there with the Lakers or Celtics.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Good Drive RJ.

[ohmwrecker]

I don't think it is egregious to say the Spurs aren't contenders. I guess it depends on your view of how good the Spurs are and what your definition of a true contender is.

The only thing that makes the Spurs "not contenders" is that they are "not the Lakers".

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn Blair block and Tim block and Blake still dunks that shit lol

[Sisk]

On the bench

I know. But why?

[DPG21920]

The only thing that makes the Spurs "not contenders" is that they are "not the Lakers".

Or the Celtics. Or the Heat.

[spurspokesman]

RJ keeping the pedal to the medal. YES

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I agree. It doesn't mean they can't develop into a contender, but as of right now they aren't there with the Lakers or Celtics.

Lakers I can agree with but honestly I think the Spurs are better than the C's. Rondo TP matchup woul be key....

[CFH]

Third shot clock violation on the Spurs

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

timmy looks dead tired...

[dbestpro]

Blair needs to put some juke in his game. He should be drawing fouls instead of just letting his shot getting blocked.

[jag]

The Heat have no size. The Lakers or Celtics would drill them right now in a 7-game series.

[DPG21920]

Contenders don't constantly eek out wins against very bad teams.

[duncan228]

Ugh. Sit Duncan please.

[Sisk]

duncan eye-poked?

[NASpurs]

Get the starters out and put the bench.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

take Duncan out please

[dbestpro]

Two bad calls back to back.

[CFH]

Ugly start to the third

[TampaDude]

Damn..Tim gets whacked and no whistle...that's such bullshit.

[DPG21920]

The Heat have no size. The Lakers or Celtics would drill them right now in a 7-game series.

Maybe, but they have been drilling most every team they play. Their losses are all very close against good teams.

[jag]

Lakers I can agree with but honestly I think the Spurs are better than the C's. Rondo TP matchup woul be key....

Splitter needs to really develop into a quality rotation player for the Spurs to compete with the Celtics' size.

[ohmwrecker]

Or the Celtics. Or the Heat.

If you say so . . .


If they can't beat LA, then it won't matter. If they can, they can beat anybody.

[NASpurs]

RJ for threeeee

[CFH]

RJ for 3!

[Sisk]

Ugh. Sit Duncan please.

Agreed

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Rj for 33333333333333333333333333

[TampaDude]

RJ for 3!!!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

it doesn't even look like the clippers are trying and it is still a very close game

[DesignatedT]

we need to start running on these guys

[Sisk]

freakin' RJ!

[DPG21920]

Team doing a good job of finding RJ and he rewards them with another trey.

[spurspokesman]

If this was A fully healthy clippers team
I dont reckon we'd be winning

[DarkGinobili]

Jefferson 3!!

[Dex]

Blair looks terrible. :(

[Fpoonsie]

Fuck DeJuan.

I'm fucking done.

[DPG21920]

If you say so . . .


If they can't beat LA, then it won't matter. If they can, they can beat anybody.

Exactly, but that looks like a moot point at this point in the season.

[TIMMYD!]

When are the Clips going to miss a fucking 3? :bang

[BanditHiro]

game over fuck can't believe it

[Refocus]

Seems like the clips haven't missed yet.. jeez.

[CFH]

TP reverse layup

[Tp9gospursgo]

What a move from Parker.

[Pauleta14]

once again a sloppy 3rd...

[DarkGinobili]

parker.

[dbestpro]

Blair has become the new Bonner. Who would have thunk it.

[NASpurs]

TD jumped and dunked!

[TampaDude]

Timmy!!!!! Holy shit!!!!!

[Texas_Ranger]

Hey Dejuan, get out please

[duncan228]

My God Duncan.

[CFH]

Timmy threw it down

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair getting destroyed

[Refocus]

Timmy with the sick dunk. :P

[DesignatedT]

a little frustration from duncan on that dunk.

[Libri]

Tim can't jump. lol

[DarkGinobili]

Timmy, Dunk!!

[Pistons < Spurs]

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[TampaDude]

LOL a T on the Clips...

[TIMMYD!]

TD jumped and dunked!

:wow

[BanditHiro]

sick of the clippers why do they have to play with pride

[san antonio spurs]

a little frustration from duncan on that dunk.
Only that can make him jump

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ne pass Dice!

[TampaDude]

Sweet ball movement there!!!

[CFH]

Nice passing :lol

[DPG21920]

Well done on defense by RJ. Timmy starting to pick it up.

[DPG21920]

game over fuck can't believe it

Huh?

[NASpurs]

Manu and 1!!!

[TIMMYD!]

Manu And-1!!

[CFH]

Manu AND 1!

[TampaDude]

Manu and 1!!!

[DesignatedT]

yep. start running on these bums.

[DarkGinobili]

Manu !!!

[BanditHiro]

sorry guys i was a little late the minute the i started watching the 2nd half they started doing good.

[ohmwrecker]

Exactly, but that looks like a moot point at this point in the season.

At least they aren't losing. Last year they played bad AND lost.

[GSH]

Damn, I thought Griffin might have turned an ankle on that play. They have enough injuries.

[Libri]

Yup, pathetic defense by the Clippers.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

well...when are the dummies gonna learn that you don't challenge manu in an open court?!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ne pass Dice!

? My phone blows..... NICE*****

[jag]

Every time Blake Griffin goes down I automatically assume he's gone for the year.

[timtonymanu]

Huh?

dont mind that dumbass. he says that every game. he makes Ice look like a calm person. (Friendly jab Ice)

[TIMMYD!]

Even with Timmy losing most of his jumping ability he still finds ways to block shots. He's got 3 already.

[san antonio spurs]

who is worried that the Spurs are playing bad in november? lol

[spurspokesman]

The difference between us and the top contenders is they put inferior teams away. We need to really start doing the same. Starting now. We shouldnt be going back and forth with an injury riddled team.

[45 bank shot]

dejuan blair sucks major ass on both ends of the floor

[LeCrab]

i think it's time to start dice.. blair and hill are hurting us... would like to see more neal and anderson

[DPG21920]

At least they aren't losing. Last year they played bad AND lost.

They still won 50+ games and a first round playoff series.


Spurs aren't playing bad, but they don't exactly fit the bill of a contender in my opinion (and yes, that mostly means do you have a real shot at beating LA).

My point was that what Jalen said shouldn't have people upset.

[TampaDude]

I swear, if the Spurs lose this game, I'm not watching them until after the All-Star break.

[Russ]

Has Neal not yet played?

[45 bank shot]

where is tiago?

[NASpurs]

Even with Timmy losing most of his jumping ability he still finds ways to block shots. He's got 3 already.

I must remembering a different Tim Duncan. To me, TD never really had a "jumping ability".

[Pauleta14]

Manu's wake up!!!

I wanna see that Parker layup again...

[san antonio spurs]

Even with Timmy losing most of his jumping ability he still finds ways to block shots. He's got 3 already.
It's always been about timing with him. I've rarely seen him jump to block a shot. This is why he gets rarely pump faked or rarely fouls.

[Death In June]

Pop has a good bench to go to. He should use it. He's been playing his starters too many minutes to start the season.

[DesignatedT]

duncan definitely hurting on the bench right there. he looks all congested lol

[GSH]

They still won 50+ games and a first round playoff series.


Spurs aren't playing bad, but they don't exactly fit the bill of a contender in my opinion (and yes, that mostly means do you have a real shot at beating LA).

My point was that what Jalen said shouldn't have people upset.



Jalen Rose is a chronic dumbass. If you think he's said something not too stupid, back it up and listen again.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Let Tiago and Manu run the pick and roll.