Game Blog: Clippers @ Spurs - Nov. 10

[Bukefal]

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Wednesday: Los Angeles Clippers (1-7) at San Antonio Spurs (5-1)



Game Preview: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165685

Time: 09:30 PM ET
TV: League Pass, ESPN, FSSW-SA, PRIME


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http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/dembeatz/spurs_win.jpg

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[Bender]

who was the Clippers only win against?

[Bukefal]

Oklahoma city

[Bender]

embarrassing for OKC...

[ddjeffries]

a bit embarrassing for OKC, but they dont have the rookies we do! I am really pleased with the options the Spurs have now. Big three is possibly now the big four and its ok for one to have an off night, because we have guys coming off the bench being productive. now if we can just tighten up that D......

[Lizard]

they dont have the rookies we do! I am really pleased with the options the Spurs have now. Big three is possibly now the big four and its ok for one to have an off night, because we have guys coming off the bench being productive. now if we can just tighten up that D......
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[mingus]

Clippers without Kaman, Davis and possibly Eric Gordon.

gotta find a way to give Manu some much needed rest if that's the case. i want to see Anderson spread his wings a little (i think he's holding back), Neal continue to build confidence and make a name for himself, and Hill get on track. hopefully these three guys can play well enough so that manu doesn't have to play a lot.

[DesignatedT]

Hopefully we can take a big league early and let the starters get a much needed rest.

[CFH]

First nationally broadcasted game of the year, hopefully they don't blow it. :flag:

[SAtown]

Spurs 108 - 103 Clips

[DPG21920]

Clippers without Kaman, Davis and possibly Eric Gordon.

gotta find a way to give Manu some much needed rest if that's the case. i want to see Anderson spread his wings a little (i think he's holding back), Neal continue to build confidence and make a name for himself, and Hill get on track. hopefully these three guys can play well enough so that manu doesn't have to play a lot.

Davis is playing I believe. He played last night.

[xellos88330]

Hopefully the Spurs learned their lesson after the Houston game. Don't count out the depleted team.

Go Spurs Go!!! Let's see some killer instinct tonight!

[NASpurs]

KSAT is saying that Tim might not play. He has flu-like symptoms, was excused from practice today and will be re-evaluated game time.

[TIMMYD!]

We can't slip in this game, we saw what happened whenever we took our foot off the pedal last game.
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[crc21209]

Just saw that Timmy is having flu-like symptoms, but is expected to play still.

[kobyz]

Davis is playing I believe. He played last night.

good news for us

[DPG21920]

Get well, Tim.

[Bender]

8:30 S.A. time.... :cuss

[CFH]

8:30 S.A. time.... :cuss

Probably cause it's a nationally broadcasted game.

[duncan228]

Yeah, we're the second of the double-header, after the Jazz-Magic.

[duncan228]

Oh, and :hungry: ESPN HD.

[duncan228]

Piece goes on to say why Pop won't sit Duncan.


Why Pop should sit Duncan tonight (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/11/10/why-pop-should-sit-duncan-tonight/)
by Tim Griffin

...The rest for the 34-year-old will be welcome — even as the Spurs have played only six games this season.

...The Clippers will be without their starting center...

...Tonight would be a good night to give Tiago Splitter more playing time and work him in combination with DeJuan Blair and Antonio McDyess among the San Antonio big players.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/11/10/why-pop-should-sit-duncan-tonight/

[superbigtime]

Really odd game for a nationally televised game.

[austN Spur]

I'm hoping dejuan blair has a good game tonight.
go spurs go

[crc21209]

Really odd game for a nationally televised game.

I think its probably the Blake Griffin factor...I've seen that the Clippers have been on national TV already a good 3-4 times this season already...

[#2!]

I'll be there tonight cheering 'em on. I'll make sure and stand up and yell plenty, but no cursing tonight as I'm taking my grandmother to the game.:lol



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[Dex]

I can't remember the last time the Spurs administered a solid strumming on a team. Is hoping for such being too optimistic?

[Kool Bob Love]

Here is to the SPURS going 6-1.:toast:flag:

[superbigtime]

I think its probably the Blake Griffin factor...I've seen that the Clippers have been on national TV already a good 3-4 times this season already...


Dang. Well he is the real deal, that's for sure.

[duncan228]

Duncan is there.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/lead/lead635.jpg

[DPG21920]

He looks green or something.

[DesignatedT]

lol

[Kool Bob Love]

Damn I NEED that "SAN ANTONIO BASKETBALL" shirt.:wow

[duncan228]

He looks green or something.

I wish I thought it was the lights, but I think it's him. He really shouldn't play if he looks that bad. :(

[Kool Bob Love]

I wish I thought it was the lights, but I think it's him. He really shouldn't play if he looks that bad. :(

No it has to be the Lights or camera.:lol

[duncan228]

Duncan likely to play tonight against the Clippers (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/11/10/duncan-likely-to-play-tonight-against-the-clippers/)
by Tim Griffin

...“There’s about a 90 percent chance he’ll play,” Popovich said. “He wants to go.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2010/11/10/duncan-likely-to-play-tonight-against-the-clippers/

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

From twitter:
@spurs fans join stephen anderson tonight at 8pm for a live game chat before tonights game as he answers your questions live on http://dailysportsupdates.webs.com/ til 8:30pm CT

[TampaDude]

Snifter of Macallan 18...CHECK
Cigars...CHECK
Spurs crushing the Clippers...CHECKMATE!

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[CFH]

He looks green or something.

Hulk mode :downspin:

[Nathan89]

Prediction-

4 threes for Neal

[duncan228]

Not convinced it was the lights in the pic, he looks green on TV too. :lol

[DesignatedT]

duncans green? lmao

[DarkGinobili]

Lol

[VBM]

This Orlando game is done...switch over!

[DesignatedT]

switchhhhh

[CFH]

this orlando game is done...switch over!

+1

[DesignatedT]

foul? really? wtf

[DesignatedT]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[timtonymanu]

Jesus Christ Orlando you're just stalling everything.

[CFH]

Finally!

[CFH]

Perfect timing :D

[duncan228]

At least we didn't miss tip.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Finally get a chance to see the Spurs play. Good luck tonight guys and gals.

Just let Blake have a good night for my fantasy team ... Thanks!

[BanditHiro]

um did timmy even jump on the tip?

[duncan228]

:lol No, don't think Duncan jumped much, if at all.

[DesignatedT]

rj!

[Refocus]

RJ for 3!

[duncan228]

If anyone missed it, Duncan is sick with flu-like symptoms.

[lefty]

:lol No, don't think Duncan jumped much, if at all.

Duncan hasnt jumped ever since he hit that 3 against the Suns in 2008

[Tp9gospursgo]

We'r being aggressive so far.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Woo tp!

[TampaDude]

The lane is open all night, baby!!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

lol nice try RJ

[Sisk]

finally able to make a layup TP

[Tp9gospursgo]

Tp to blair!!

[Refocus]

TP being super aggressive.. i like it.

Also this is a PERFECT game to get Blair going. :tu

[TampaDude]

Blair with AUTHORITY!!!!!

[Pistons < Spurs]

I guess Blake doesn't care about getting back on defense

[DesignatedT]

what a great pass tp

[BanditHiro]

yay easy like sunday morning

[DarkGinobili]

Blair!

[duncan228]

Duncan hasnt jumped ever since he hit that 3 against the Suns in 2008

:lol It's all relative, he's never been much of a jumper.

[NASpurs]

How many times have the Spurs played the Clippers already? :sleep

[Cessation]

These clippers look done already.

[Ice009]

Tony P is awesome so far this season.

[TampaDude]

what a great pass tp

Yeah, that was a sweet no-look dish by TP. I felt Blair's jam here in Tampa. :lol

[Brazil]

Clips = TP>10 assists

[VBM]

Parker bailed out

[TampaDude]

Damn...TP looks FAST...great to have a healthy Parker!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I would like to see Splitter get some of Timmys minutes tonight.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Duncans sick? Didn;t hear that mentioned in the pre game

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ginobili 3333333333333333333333333333333

[Tp9gospursgo]

Manu!

[TampaDude]

Manu Tres!!!!!

[duncan228]

Duncans sick? Didn;t hear that mentioned in the pre game

Flu-like symptoms, he was sick coming back from Charlotte. He wasn't at shoot around this morning. He wanted to play but I'm hoping we don't have to see much of him, he doesn't look good.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Awesome :(

[BanditHiro]

come on dice you had the open look

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

So I think it's pretty safe to say Timmy won't get his 47 points tonight :lol

[Death In June]

What a boring game

[BanditHiro]

wtf was that lol

[TampaDude]

Good ball movement by the Spurs there.

[NASpurs]

Hopefully shooting some free throws helps Hill get started

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

What a boring game


I know right, why televise a game against the Clips?

[DPG21920]

I guess Baron is out again. He played last night. That guy is a nightmare.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ being aggressive :D

[CFH]

Like the aggressiveness of RJ

[Sisk]

love it rj

[ulosturedge]

Man seeing Jefferson from last season to this season is like night and day lol.

[CFH]

I know right, why televise a game against the Clips?

Blake Griffin is my guess.

[DesignatedT]

i dgaf how boring it is, im just glad i get to watch a game on tv instead of lpbb. this is so much better.

[BanditHiro]

come on ref the clips were going to get that rebound anyways don't call that late.

[DesignatedT]

thats alright, good hustle blair. I havnt seen us be so aggressive on the offensive glass all season.

[CFH]

Blair with 2 fouls already

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn.....

[BanditHiro]

here we go they are going to kill us with bs three's

[pawe]

Blair is a little overzealous tonight going for rebounds.

[TampaDude]

Damn...that's the second time in a row they gave up that WFO 3 from the very same spot!

[DesignatedT]

tony goes out and hill comes in- lead goes down. George Hill cannot run point for this team.

[timtonymanu]

it's always gotta be a fuckin 3.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

i dgaf how boring it is, im just glad i get to watch a game on tv instead of lpbb. this is so much better.

Why LP BB?

[Sisk]

bring splitter in

[Tp9gospursgo]

Flu-like symptoms, he was sick coming back from Charlotte. He wasn't at shoot around this morning. He wanted to play but I'm hoping we don't have to see much of him, he doesn't look good.

That sucks. Hope he feels better. :flag:

[IknowU]

it's always gotta be a fuckin 3.

sucks.....thats what we get for playing good D :bang

[TampaDude]

it's always gotta be a fuckin 3.

Yup...I see it coming every fucking time. I say "don't give up the 3" and then FUCK...

[NASpurs]

This game needs energy. Hopefully the bench is in early.

[DesignatedT]

Really don't like how the team looks once Hill starts running point.

[dbestpro]

Our D over the course of the year for some reason really sags off the 3 pt line on the opposite side of the ball. We are constantly getting burned by teams that pass out to the opposite side.

[TampaDude]

I wanna see some SPLITTER!!!

[ohmwrecker]

Blair looks better. Team play is still pretty awkward. They should try to use this game to smooth the edges.

[BanditHiro]

they are playing zone bring in neal

[dbestpro]

Dice is not a baseline shooter.

[TampaDude]

0 for 7 run now.

[BanditHiro]

pussiest defense of all time

[TampaDude]

Spurs need to start scoring again.

[BanditHiro]

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck we can't make anything anymore...smith should not be able to play against the spurs

[DPG21920]

Dice, what was that defense :lol?

[dbestpro]

Matador D by Blair.

[DesignatedT]

be aggressive george, stop floating around shooting jumpers. pissing me off

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Lol Splitter :(

[dbestpro]

Hill needs to take the open shot.

[DPG21920]

"Might get away with that play in Europe..."

GTFO

[NASpurs]

wake up wake up wake up wake up

[DesignatedT]

put in fucking neal.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

GH3 is making me angry

[jag]

the obligatory "this isn't Europe" comment

[TampaDude]

Dice!!!

[BanditHiro]

finally

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

There we go Dice

[CFH]

Dice J, took long enough

[DesignatedT]

nice d splitter.

[CFH]

Splitter taking the charge

[duncan228]

Nice Splitter.

[TampaDude]

Way to take that, Splitter!!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Tiago lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

the obligatory "this isn't Europe" comment


I know...... :jack

[DesignatedT]

fucking hill. really not liking his game so far this year. put in neal.

[BanditHiro]

fuck hill is becoming mason :(

[NASpurs]

Make a fucking shot this year Hill

[DPG21920]

the obligatory "this isn't Europe" comment

Exactly. So lame.

[dbestpro]

Hill right now is playing way too tight for a guy as seasoned as he is.

[ohmwrecker]

Splitter takes the charge with the best of 'em.

[Death In June]

1 FG in 8 minutes?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Is it me or is Splitter always in when TP is in? Why not Manu and Tiago?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Is it me or is Splitter always in when TP is in? Why not Manu and Tiago?


NVM I suck

[Tp9gospursgo]

Give it to Manu

[NASpurs]

JA for threeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Ice009]

George Hill is really bad.

[CFH]

JA for 3!

[DesignatedT]

love anderson!!! fucking LOVE this guy

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

James M F'N Anderson

[Tp9gospursgo]

Wow. Beautiful play

[BanditHiro]

wow nice save by hill

[dbestpro]

I love me some rookies.

[TampaDude]

Anderson!!! Awesome setup for the 3, guys!!! :toast

[jag]

I like that James Anderson has a simple role.

[DPG21920]

Anderson splashing. :lol Tiago looked like he got blasted by a shotgun when he took that charge.

[Refocus]

Just realized this is on FFSW as well. :)

"Oh Mama!" Good ol bill land lol.

[Sisk]

Mr. Andersonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Anderson splashing. :lol Tiago looked like he got blasted by a shotgun when he took that charge.


:lol

[DesignatedT]

Blair is looking a little better out there, Hill still looks terrible. James Anderson is for real.

[dbestpro]

Is it me or is Splitter always in when TP is in? Why not Manu and Tiago?

Would like to see them run some pick and roll plays with Splitter. I don't think they have run one play so far this year for him offensively.

[ohmwrecker]

That Melo commercial should be Nuggets vs Knicks.

[redzero]

Is a bird in a hand worth two in the bush?

[DesignatedT]

Splitter is still getting his feet wet. They aren't going to start running plays for him yet lmao. the dude is huffing and puffing hard after 5 minutes of court time, he is clearly not even close to game shape yet.

[jestersmash]

I'm torn - do I watch this with bill and sean (comfort zone) or do I watch ESPN to get a more unbiased take on how the spurs look?

I'm switching back and forth at the moment.

[Nathan89]

Hill sucks ass. Who still wants him to start over tony?:lol

[Supergirl]

Is Hill still hurt?

[Libri]

Land: "What's the Clippers biggest need?"
Sean: lol

[Tito_Trinidad]

I like that James Anderson has a simple role.

yes, the same Michael Finley role: spot up shots, mainly 3's, can't create his own shots, can't drive, can't dunk, can't dribble, below average defender. Lets see when Anderson begins failing 3's everybody will say he is the next Finley.
The same goes to Neal, as soon as he starts missing 3's , everybody will say he is the next Mason.
Hipocritas!!!!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Teardrop :D

[CFH]

Tp

[ohmwrecker]

Is Hill still hurt?

He was shitty before he got hurt too.

[NASpurs]

Here comes the bullshit shots

[CFH]

WTF Brian Cook

[DesignatedT]

wow brian cook? really? of course this always fucking happens

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Brian Cook? wow

[DPG21920]

Off of very simple screens and ball movement, the Spurs have been able to get wide open wing looks for TP and Dice. They need to start making those shots.

[Tp9gospursgo]

yes, the same michael finley role: Spot up shots, mainly 3's, can't create his own shots, can't drive, can't dunk, can't dribble, below average defender. Lets see when anderson begins failing 3's everybody will say he is the next finley.
The same goes to neal, as soon as he starts missing 3's , everybody will say he is the next mason.
Hipocritas!!!!!

stfu

[BanditHiro]

wtf garbage lucky shot sweet jesus i am tired of seeing this shit

[DesignatedT]

wow George Hill? where are you????????????????

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

George Hill sucks!!!!!!

[CFH]

Splitter AND 1!

[Tp9gospursgo]

And 1 Tiago!! :)

[NASpurs]

Get Hill out of there and put someone who can take/make shots specifically Neal!

[Refocus]

AND1 baby.

[jag]

Feed that man the ball. FEED HIM!

[DesignatedT]

george hill just floats around the perimeter passing the ball. take it to the fucking rim

[ohmwrecker]

Splitter + 1

[DPG21920]

Very smart play from Tiago. Plays good defense, beats his man down the court and knows to run to the front of the rim. Then TP hits him with the smart pass for the and one.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

wow geroge fkn hill, why is he holding the fkn ball for like 5 sec behind making a move?

[Tp9gospursgo]

Splitter needs to work on the free throws.

[BanditHiro]

dammit why does he shoot his FT so flat

[duncan228]

Can we call that a pass from Duncan? :lol

[NASpurs]

lol did Splitter just scream?

[DesignatedT]

put in neal.

[DPG21920]

Look at Anderson battle Griffin. Great, gritty work.

[Texas_Ranger]

Hey George, GTFO!

[NASpurs]

Finally a made shot from George!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nice George

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

About fucking time Hill

[CFH]

Hill with the layup

[Refocus]

That's the George Hill I wanna see.

[ohmwrecker]

George Hill is this year's last year's RJ.

[CFH]

Splitter with the block!

[EmantheSpursFan]

Hill 3

[NASpurs]

The ghost of George Hill for threeeeeeee!

[CFH]

Hill for 3!

[TampaDude]

G Hill 33333!!!!!

[DesignatedT]

alright thank you george. fuck. feels like his first points of the season

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

GH3 for 33333333333333333

Nice Block for Tiago. wished it didn't translate to 2 points for LAC

[BanditHiro]

here we go! time for Hill to shit all over Spurstalk

[DarkGinobili]

Hill for three!!!

[DPG21920]

Tiago with the great help defense. Swatted Blake's shot and it leads to a much needed corner 3 from Hill. Hopefully that gets Hill going. Tiago's energy really impacting the game on both ends.

[ceperez]

I like the twin towers look.

[EmantheSpursFan]

This team just oozing with talent :D

[ohmwrecker]

Shut me up, George!

[DPG21920]

here we go! time for Hill to shit all over Spurstalk

:lobt2:

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago Chamberlain!!!!

[Refocus]

:lobt2:
Lol, you were totally right someone does say that every game thread. :lol

[DesignatedT]

was that hills first 3 of the season? i dont remember him hitting one all year.

[Pauleta14]

WHEN he really wants it, Tony is a hell of a playmaker...

[jestersmash]

Splitter taking a charge, blocking a shot, securing a few rebounds, and drawing a foul as he scores an and1. I've come to expect him to do some combination of havoc like this each game despite limited minutes.

Encouraging to see that he's not getting that "deer in the headlights" look with his first experience in the NBA.

[timvp]

Hill takes a break for playing like the worst player in the NBA. Let's hope those two shots help him regain his confidence.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

isn't it obvious enough that hill is strictly a SG? and he is no play maker either...i think he should play very very limited PG mins imo...

[timtonymanu]

keep trying to move back and forth from the tv to spurstalk.

Brian Cook hitting fluke shots? What's new?
And Hill with 5 quick points. I hope he gets going but he's so awkward to watch running the point.

[TampaDude]

I'd like to see at least a 10-12 point lead at the half.

[DesignatedT]

tony looks absolutely fantastic this year. he has turned into more of a balanced pg.

[EmantheSpursFan]

Parker with alread 5 assist!

[CFH]

Steal by TP, going to the line

[TampaDude]

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

[DesignatedT]

pop looks drunk.

[Libri]

I think Hill put to much pressure on himself this summer.

[DPG21920]

TP with a steal again. This is amazing. TP picking pockets, then distributing the dimes.

[jag]

Splitter looks competent but he looks like he's not really in the flow of things. It'll be nice to watch him develop and work his way into game shape.

[TampaDude]

10-point lead!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol TP doin work

[CFH]

Damn, that was nice by Parker

[EmantheSpursFan]

No Kaman is showing with parker having a field day

[TampaDude]

Goaltending!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy isn't even jumping at all.