Spurs vs. Suns Game Two -- Game Blog

[timvp]

Can the Spurs step on the Suns' throat? With a win tonight, they'll put the Suns in a huge hole.

Do you think the Spurs will go up 2-0 or will PHX come back and tie the series?

Discuss.

[PM5K]

These things just keep getting posted earlier and earlier, I think the next one will be posted right after tonight game....

[Kori Ellis]

These things just keep getting posted earlier and earlier, I think the next one will be posted right after tonight game....

Umm.. why do you care when it gets posted?
:rolleyes

[Fouled Out]

The Spurs will pull this one out not by much 4 or 5 points. either Spurs 100 Suns 95 or. Spurs 95 Suns 90. If we get nash on the pick and roll Parker should come out on top. I feel Parker and Bowen should have a big game tonight, hopefully besides Duncan and Manu. Nazi will get his rebounds and some points as well, The bench will also put up theirs Horry and crew. Does anyone know how much the bench scored that night on the win.

[johndraegerhhs]

The bench scored 33 points on that day vs phonix with 15 very very sad

[bigzak25]

Spurs win in OT...woohoo!!! 2-0 baby! :smokin

horry and manu proving their worth once again!!!



i never do this stuff, so we'll see if i need to stay the hell out of these for the rest of the playoffs or not.... :)

[Fouled Out]

The bench scored 33 points on that day vs phonix with 15 very very sad


Thank You Sir, and there it is the key to victory,and also is the transition D, which both coaches are talking about all the time, which will be interesting to see tonight. Keep your eye out for that and last but not least the points from the bench which in this case is a difference of 18 points from the bench! Spurs will win tonight. 2-0 Spurs.

[HB22inSA]

Spurs 105
Suns 120

[Summers]

I'm glad this thread is started. I get antsy waiting for the games to start... this gives me a healthy outlet!

I'm sticking with my original prediction of a Spurs sweep. I won't be surprised if it's a squeaker, but we're going up 2-0 tonight.

[Slo spurs fan]

BARRYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FOR THREE!!!!!!!!!!! :elephant :elephant :elephant












:lol

[Slo spurs fan]

I'm just worming up! :lol

[BigVee]

Hopefully they fight human nature and don't let down. I know I have less anxiety than game one, or Seattle game 6. I doubt that Nash will get as many 14 foot uncontested shots tonight, at least I hope so. Marion will be out to prove something so that may take away from their natural flow. If the Spurs can hit open shots, because there will be plenty to take, they will win this game going away.

[PM5K]

Umm.. why do you care when it gets posted?
:rolleyes

I don't :lol

[Slo spurs fan]

If Spurs don't win this game it will be only by Spurs fault. Suns have nothing with this, it's just in ours guys heads. If plenty of open shots won't fall or if Spurs will play sloppy then MAYBE Suns have more than 50% chance to win.

[boutons]

The superior Spurs win or,

the Spurs beat themselves.

The inferior Suns' presence is only pro forma.

[Jimcs50]

Hope so, I think Phoenix can win at least once in SA.

The Spurs have been lucky so far getting opponents that were missing key players. The Spurs have to take advantage while JJ is out and win tonight.

Pop needs to remind the players that they need to dance with the one that brought them to this position, and that is to play defense first, and run and gun only if the opportunity presents itself.

Get back on D, even after made baskets, do not get lazy, take care of the ball, and double Nash whenever you can.

[Jimcs50]

Will Barry get open looks?

I say yes.

The Suns can not change their modus opporandi over night.

They want to outscore the Spurs more than they want to make stops.

[nkdlunch]

The Spurs have been lucky so far getting opponents that were missing key players. The Spurs have to take advantage while JJ is out and win tonight.

All 4 teams still alive have played opponents w/key players missing. Except for Heat, but they played the Nets/Wizards :rolleyes

So I don't think the Spurs have been particularly lucky.

[Jimcs50]

All 4 teams still alive have played opponents w/key players missing. Except for Heat, but they played the Nets/Wizards :rolleyes

So I don't think the Spurs have been particularly lucky.

Detroit played a healthy Indy team

Phoenix played a healthy Dallas team

What do you mean?

[ALVAREZ6]

San Antonio shall win. Period.

[spurster]

The Suns have responded well to pressure so far in the playoffs (tied 1-1 and 2-2 in the Mavs series), but I'd have to think that there is a little more of it tonight. If the Spurs can bring their A defense tonight, the Suns will succumb to the pressure.

[nkdlunch]

Detroit played a healthy Indy team

Phoenix played a healthy Dallas team

What do you mean?

Detroit played Indiana w/out Artest

Phoenix played Dallas w/out Van Horn

[Jimcs50]

Detroit played Indiana w/out Artest

Phoenix played Dallas w/out Van Horn


Artest????? He was out all year.

Van Horn? :rollin

you are comparing Van Horn with Radmanovic and Lewis and Joe Johnson????

:rolleyes

[nkdlunch]

Artest????? He was out all year.

Van Horn? :rollin

you are comparing Van Horn with Radmanovic and Lewis and Joe Johnson????

:rolleyes

The point is that they were out for the playoffs. Van Horn was "supposed" to be the most important guy off the bench along w/Stackhouse for Dallas.

Anyway, GO SPURS GO!!!!

[Spurminator]

I've prepared myself emotionally for a blowout loss.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

suns 118 spurs 96

[spyder]

spurs win 2night

[twincam]

Spurs with once again "DEFENSE" and "POISE", will walk away by 5-pts or less

[ALVAREZ6]

I think this is gonna be close throughout the whole game. I believe the Suns will be in the lead after the 1st quarter, but the Spurs will define a lead in the 4th and win.
GO SPURS!!!

[tlongII]

The Suns will win tonight in a blowout.

[timvp]

I expect a big game from Bowen offensively and Parker should score around 25. The Spurs will win if Duncan can produce in the fourth quarter.

:smokin

[NZHayden]

ESPN is broadcasting the game over here! too bad ill be in class.

[NZHayden]

^ you no wat fuck it im gonna go the bar and watch it

[ALVAREZ6]

^ you no wat fuck it im gonna go the bar and watch it
That's the spirit!

[xcoriate]

^ you no wat fuck it im gonna go the bar and watch it

Gratz

[timvp]

^ you no wat fuck it im gonna go the bar and watch it

Nice.

[Chris]

Naz will need to step up big time on Stoutemire.

Duncan keep on hittin those free throws.

Parker needs 10+ assists.

Ginobili needs to get to the line and slow down their offense.

[stéphane]

Parker needs 10+ assists.
:lol :lol :rolleyes

[midgetonadonkey]

has parker ever had 10+ assists?

[Chris]

Assists 13 vs. Cleveland 12/11/04 14 vs. L.A. Clippers 12/23/03

He's had plenty of 10+ assist games. I think tonight it will be necessary.

[boutons]

IIRC, but I can't find it now, in the Dec 03 win streak (the Malik Streak), Tony had several games of 10+ ASTs, and serveral close to 10.

[1Parker1]

Any1 have the link to the online radio broadcast of the game??

[1Parker1]

I've prepared myself emotionally for a blowout loss.



Same here, although it would be nice if they didn't blow us out :depressed

[Shelly]

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[Manu20]

http://www.nba.com/media/barry_uniform_040727.jpg

BELIEVE

[1Parker1]

Jeez Shelly, that thing is gonna give me nightmares tonight!

[GrandeDavid]

I want a f-ing win, baby!

[Dre_7]

I want a f-ing win, baby!

What Spurs fan doesnt??

:lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Howabout Nazr Mohammed? He's got 8 points, a couple of boards, and two *steals* to start this one out.

[GrandeDavid]

I like what I'm seeing. Parker is feeling it, the team in general looks cool and collected. Cool cats, baby.

[Dre_7]

Nazr is feelin it so far!

No fouls either!

[atlfan25]

nazr is playin great so far

[atlfan25]

as is parker

[myhc]

Nazr!!!

Big Shot Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[atlfan25]

:lmao @ walton sayin nazr is playin hakeem like

[myhc]

13 point lead!!!!! woohoo!!!!!

And Big Shot Bob does it AGAIN!!!

:elephant :elephant

[boutons]

hhhhhhhhhhhooooooooooooooollllllllllllllleeeeeeeee eeeee

sssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy yiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttt!!

The Professors have entered the builidng!!!

[Dre_7]

I love the pace!

Suns are not running like crazy!!

Great D, great unselfish O!!

They need to keep it up!! Suns have horrible defense!

[Manu20]

13 point lead keep it up Spurs!

[GrandeDavid]

The Spurs are just lights out, flat out awesome early. Let's hope it keeps up...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

13 point lead!!!!! woohoo!!!!!

And Big Shot Bob does it AGAIN!!!

:elephant :elephant

sometimes i get nervous when we have big leads early cuz then we start to get complacent :oops but the team is lookin gooooooooooooood so far!

[smackdaddy11]

Someone tell the Matrix the Spurs are running PAST them.

[Dre_7]

13 point lead and Timmy has yet to score (I think)!

If he gets going!!!!!

[atlfan25]

Someone tell the Matrix the Spurs are running PAST them.
fo' real :smokin

[myhc]

Who says we can't score? :lol

[50 cent]

Putting on a clinic. Keep it up boys!

[boutons]

Suns shooting under 40%, will not get 20 in qtr.

[myhc]

Ugh. Here comes the run. :pctoss

[myhc]

Must finish strong!!!!

[myhc]

GREAT finish. Beno getting the job done!!!!

[50 cent]

Good finish.

[atlfan25]

10 point lead after 1st quarter once again, thats that shit im talkin about

[Dre_7]

Spurs up 10 after 1st!

Keep it up!

[GrandeDavid]

Great quarter. I got a little scare there toward the end, but Beno made a huge layup and we're up ten. I will abso-fucking-lutely take it.

[Manu20]

End of the 1st quarter Spurs lead by 10.
Keep it up Spurs!

[stéphane]

Reminds me game 1 so far

[boutons]

Suns O sailing along at .... 85 PPG! :))

[50 cent]

Duncan hasn't even gotten into this game yet.

[ata]

WOW, what a 1Q.
BTW: where is Steven "secret weapon" Hunter?

[myhc]

Suns O sailing along at .... 85 PPG! :))

:elephant

Couldn't have asked for a better start. We need to brace ourselves for the Suns run though.

[boutons]

very weird game, everybody kinda floating around, no intensity, doing the right things, effortlessly, making it look sooooooo easy. :)

[stéphane]

Nazr is... surprising...
Amazing how you can bring uber games when playing for a championship contender...

[foodie2]

What were the "harsh words" Walton was talking about? Who was Horry yelling at at the end of the quarter?

[Guru of Nothing]

I'm fully prepared for a big Sun run in the 2nd quarter.

[milkyway21]

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/PNA109052217_lower.jpg

pls. let it be 2-0 tonight! :angel :angel :angel

Nazr leading the way so far:8pts.;3rbds, 2 stls

[boutons]

wow, Spurs FGA 24 - 16 after 1 qtr.

[50 cent]

The Spurs are doing a great job making Nash a score only PG.

[50 cent]

This is going to be another game of runs. We just got to hang on for PHXs runs.

[boutons]

ok, let's keep them pinned to the mat for the 2nd qtr, pedal to the metal, foot on their neck!!

[myhc]

Barryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[myhc]

Followed by ole! ole! ole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[50 cent]

Nice ball movement. PHX is making a run. Just keep up with them and match the scoring.

[50 cent]

DAMN, just go up NAZR!

[myhc]

Suns making their run. Stop them NOW!!

[Dre_7]

Amare got Nazr's arm!

Pop needs to get into the refs a lil!

[50 cent]

Play through the refs. They are going to try to help phoenix out.

[Guru of Nothing]

Duncan's ankle's did not want him jumping up in that melee.

I agreed.

[Dre_7]

Duncan's ankle's did not want him jumping up in that melee.

I agreed.

Me too!

[milkyway21]

this is not good, TD with 3 fouls already...:cry

[Dre_7]

only 2 on Tim

[Amuseddaysleeper]

this is not good, TD with 3 fouls already...:cry

he has 2 fouls

[atlfan25]

this is not good, TD with 3 fouls already...:cry
i believe it was his second

[50 cent]

duncan Has 2 Fouls

[Guru of Nothing]

It's Parker Time!!!

[Dre_7]

Okay, that was their run, time to respond!

[50 cent]

The Spurs have lost a little composure.

[Gerryatrics]

I'd be more impressed with Nazr if he passed the ball... ever. Nice job on the leg lock keeping Marion(?) from getting involved in that scramble in the paint by the way. No idea how the heck he got away with that, but the replay was good for a nice laugh.

[myhc]

Time to go on our own run

[hump]

oh no they are ahead

[Dre_7]

Spurs offense struggling, need to find their rhythm again.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

they have to do SOMETHING about amare, i dont know what or this is gonna get ugly quick

[hump]

Suns fans really fired up

[50 cent]

Like I said before, this game is going to be a game of 10 point runs. Time to make ours.

[Guru of Nothing]

I'd be more impressed with Nazr if he passed the ball... ever. Nice job on the leg lock keeping Marion(?) from getting involved in that scramble in the paint by the way. No idea how the heck he got away with that, but the replay was good for a nice laugh.

Nazr Van Gundy.

Seriously, I think self-preservation instinct had a little (not a lot) to do with it.

[ata]

Spurs offense struggling, need to find their rhythm again.
We got 7 (seven) blocks already!

[50 cent]

Way to go BRUCE!

[Guru of Nothing]

I hope Stoudemire scores 50 as the Spurs win. That will really screw with the Suns' psyche.

[milkyway21]

19-7 Suns run

Timmy shot 65% against the Suns in regular season games hope he can adjust. it's clear he's the target tonight.

[50 cent]

What a nice move by Parker. Of course, Nash just came right back.

[Gerryatrics]

Turnovers and a lack of crisp ball movement is letting the Suns stay in this game. All the Spurs have to do is make smart passes and execute and this game is over.

[Guru of Nothing]

Inyo

[nkdlunch]

Manu is waking up!!!

[atlfan25]

nash is bound to cool down a bit, no way he can stay this hot

[nkdlunch]

Manu Posterized Amare!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gerryatrics]

At least the Suns are being nice and just leaving a wide open path down the lane for Manu and Parker to go nuts. At this rate Manu is going to finish the game with about 217 points.

[50 cent]

Ginooooobili!!!

[Dre_7]

Q, you cant cuss at the refs like that!!

Thank you!

Spurs D very tight again today!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'd be more impressed with Nazr if he passed the ball... ever.

So, how bad do you miss Malik Rose?

When the hell does Nazr ever get the ball in our offense in position to pass? He is matching Amare at both ends of the floor and you're bitching about him not having enough assists?

WTF is wrong with you?

[Guru of Nothing]

Back to back slam dunks by Manu.

[boutons]

Manu's getting up to cruisin speed, we ain't seen nothin yet.

[nkdlunch]

Manu quieted the crowd.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

That should have been an And 1 by Manu, BTW.

[milkyway21]

i don't understand wan;t wrong with QRich's tech?

[firepopovich]

give the rock to ginobili its obvious hes feelin it

[Gerryatrics]

So, how bad do you miss Malik Rose?

When the hell does Nazr ever get the ball in our offense in position to pass? He is matching Amare at both ends of the floor and you're bitching about him not having enough assists?

WTF is wrong with you?

Why are you freaking out? Relax. When there's four defenders standing under the basket, there's bound to be a wide open shooter somewhere. But in that situation Nazr tries to stuff it instead of kicking it out, and he winds up having the ball stuffed back in his face. That's happened what; two, three times already this game? I'm not saying he needs to have more assists then Nash, I'm saying he should be smart and realize when he's over-matched. Instead of those couple of blocks, the Spurs could have had a couple more threes. No need to freak out dude, seriously.

[myhc]

Both teams with way too many turnovers now.

[Dre_7]

Was that really a foul?

[boutons]

Damn, Spurs -10 pts in 2nd qtr. So we start the 2nd half behind.

The first quarter was weird, as I said, too easy. The spurs started the 2nd qtr 2-11, 18%.

[50 cent]

It was a foul first on Richardson and then on Duncan.

[ALVAREZ6]

omg...duncan picks up his third....with a single fucking ass seconds left....WAY TO GO!!!

[atlfan25]

fuck that bullshit 2nd quarter by the spurs

[milkyway21]

5-16 Suns FTs?

Ain't X'mas yet.:cry

[ALVAREZ6]

When is duncan gonna hit his fucking little pansy ass shots download, he hasn't done shit in a while.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It was dumb of Pop to have Duncan in the last two minutes.

[Dre_7]

It look like Q hooked Tims arm and did a very nice acting job, BUT I didnt get a great look at it when it happened, and the angles on the replays were bad.

[Guru of Nothing]

Suns had 13-0 and 8-0 runs in the 2nd quarter; Nash is 8 of 9 from the field; we have no answer for Amare; we trail by 1 at the half, on the road.

Not bad.

Duncan made a big mistake getting that 3rd fould at the end of the 2nd Q.

[nkdlunch]

The Suns haven't shown me shit. Spurs have been outhustling them in every single category. THe only thing that concerns me is Duncan's fouls and our shooting droughts. If we can control those 2, get got this game

[Chris]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/FlashChat/flashchat.php

ya'll go to the chatroom instead of spamming the thread :rolleyes

[ALVAREZ6]

What is so hard about controlling nash?

Nash is the key of every single point scored by phoenix, all he does is play ring-around-the-motherfucking-rosie with his teammates and draws all 5 spurs on him....leaving amare open for a dunk, or jackson open for a 3.

[boutons]

How much ankle does Tim need to make a 2 ft shot? He's really sucking on offense. 5 pts in the first half. 1-7 FG!!!!

[ata]

The Suns haven't shown me shit. ...
Well, they've shown bunch of blocks 8-0 !!! (incuding 2 from the "secret weapon")

[milkyway21]

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/PNA109052217_lower.jpg

pls. let ME SCORE more points in the 2nd half:angel
pls. slow down Nash & Amare.
no more fouls for me.
let me rebound more.
or block a shot. or;
assist Brent for some 3s.

come on Timmy!

[gregpschneid]

Spurs need to get Barry going!!!

[Dre_7]

Greg Anthony thinks Spurs will ultimatly win this game.

Stupid play by Timmy to get 3rd foul w/ 1.2 seconds left, even more stupid of a move by Pop to have Timmy in, in the last seconds. BUT Tim has got to be smart and just let Q get that board!! Let him try and make a 3/4 court shot instead of giving him FT's and pickin up PF #3!!!

[Tek_XX]

Tim has got to show up for us to win

[Gerryatrics]

Yeah, I still don't get how teams can fall for Nash's little circle move, you'd think at some point someone would have the brilliant idea of putting a body in his path and making him actually do something with the ball instead of everyone chasing him around in circles like it's a Three Stooges short. Nash is quick, but it can't be that hard to disrupt him when he circling 'round the Maypole (ALVAREZ6 already took Ring around the Rosie). :)

[ALVAREZ6]

We keep nash from setting up his whole damn team. Simple as that.

No more ring around the rosie. No more Nash vs. 3 spurs players.

[Tek_XX]

guys i think the suns need a heavy dose of Manu

[Tek_XX]

and do not leave open 3 pointers. all they do is stop at that line and wait

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Every time nash goes baseline they need to body him up to the out of bounds line.

[WalterBenitez]

guys i think the suns need a heavy dose of Manu

I think so, but ... wait till 4q

[twincam]

It's simple basketball...play DEFENSE!

[twincam]

I mean, it's not rocket science...
Play defense and be poise...once again...I'm repeating myself over and over again...

DEFENSE and POISE!

[boutons]

The Spurs can win this game, just play solid basketball. I want to see some more hustle, the Spurs look lackadaisical compared to the Suns. the Suns want/need it more, but fuck, hustle Spurs, why let them tie the series by playing shitty qtrs like the 2nd?

[Tek_XX]

There's no way to stop Nash from dribbling wherever he wants but you have to choose, do you leave him an open jump shot or do you double and let him pass to an open guy. Spurs are correct to let Nash have his shot rather than getting other guys off.

[alan1]

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These things just keep getting posted earlier and earlier, I think the next one will be posted right after tonight game....

What is up with the European defense? Both Tony and Beno are playing him at 50% of trying to turn him into his "off" hand. This has not worked. It did not work in game one and it has not worked in game 2. The number one rule of defense is to keep the person you are guarding directly in front of you. How many assitsts is Steve going to have when Tony and Beno play that "European" defense and let Steve into the paint so he can pass off to Amaire or Shawn?

[WalterBenitez]

manu starts to visit the line

[milkyway21]

the suns ARE not playing excellent tonight 12 TO, i just can't understand WHY the Spurs can get a decent lead....:rolleyes

hey we can beat these guys tonight. all we need is a couple of more shots/rbds from Timmy; Off rbds from Nazr, 3s from Brent

go Spurs!

[Dre_7]

My goodness!! Tonys dad looks just like him!!! Just a lil darker

[milkyway21]

correct me if I'm wrong: Nazr - 4 stls?

[Dre_7]

Thats Not A Foul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WalterBenitez]

Tim with 4 PF?

[Dre_7]

Pop is right to be pissed. This is the WCF!! You cant give Tim his 4th PF on that BS call!!!!! Not in the WCF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Man, what a bullshit call on Duncan by Spooner.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

suns shooting nearly 60%

[alan1]

And where is Bruce? The media is quick to point out that Shawn did not have a great game in game 1. Did anyone hear that it was Bruce who limited him to the bad game? No.... No one gave Bruce any credit. Understandbly so, it was not Bruce's defense that stiffled him, but Shawn's own poor shooting and the lack of confidence that the Suns had in him that game. Is Shawn having a bad game now? No..... Did Bruce pick it up? No...... Bruce needs to concentrate on making 3's, what he was brought in for and quite trying to take it to the hole like he has been trying too. This is not his game. Helllllloooooooo??????

[Dre_7]

Spurs need to play through that BAD CALL and make a run!!

[alan1]

Spurs need to play through that BAD CALL and make a run!!


Spurs need to play smarter....

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We need to attack Amare, he's got three. I will be pissed if we just start taking jump shot after jump shot.

Put the onus on the officials to nut up after Pop bitched Spooner out and call some contact on Amare.

[Supergirl]

Refs trying to take Timmy out of this game to increase the chances that Suns don't get swept, which is lost money for the NBA.

Yahoo thinks the Spurs have NO BLOCKED SHOTS - is this correct?

[Tek_XX]

Who is the spooner ref, i thought the playoffs were reserved for elite officials.

[Guru of Nothing]

Begin the drill ... Somebody needs to step up!

[milkyway21]

i think Rasho could help with the defense and rbds right now when Timmy is on the bench.

Let him in Pops!

[alan1]

It all starts with the philosophy. The Spurs need to contain the ball on the intial drive. Not that European crap that lets the person go by you, and have someone else try and stop him.

[GrandeDavid]

Bullshit fucking calls on Duncan. Meanwhile few whistles on Phoenix. Bullshit. This game is fixed.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Wow, another sackless call by Bill Spooner. Fuck you, zebra.

PS - would someone take the ball to the fucking hole?

[Guru of Nothing]

Superstition time. Time to tune out the announcers and crank up the magic CD.

Just like I did in game 1.

[Dre_7]

There was more contact when Amare went up on Nazr 2 plays later!

Spurs cant let that affect them. They are playing like crap right now!

[Supergirl]

Someone said Amare had 3 fouls - he just picked up another. Does this mean he has 4? Because Yahoo says he only has 2.

[atlfan25]

spurs should take their head out of the sand

[milkyway21]

:wtf i cant' stand this Amare dunking on us now that Timmy sets:cuss

[alan1]

What???? Please....The player's need to adjust....Do you know how hard it is to prove "fixing"?

[boutons]

Spurs playing like they don't a give fucking shit.
I can't believe the lack of hustle.
Nazr just isn't hustling the boards, he watching the fucking shot like a middle schooler instead of getting into position. dammit to hell

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Would someone step up and take a fucking charge on Amare?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Yeah, it's Nazr's fault Qrich is hitting threes and Parker is letting Nash get to the fucking rim every time.

Fuck off boutons.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Supergirl, that was me. ESPN said he had three when Duncan had four. They obviously got that stat wrong.

Man, the refs are blowing the whistle before we even make a play or contact. Weak.

[ata]

Refs trying to take Timmy out of this game to increase the chances that Suns don't get swept, which is lost money for the NBA.

Yahoo thinks the Spurs have NO BLOCKED SHOTS - is this correct?
Accordin to NBA-live is 9-1 in blocks

[boutons]

Spurs beating themselves, as always.

Tim has played a fucking incredibly bad game.

beat in the 2nd qtr, and outscored 23-17 in the 3rd. dammit to hell.

Why don't the Spurs want this game more?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Suns are shooting 60% for the game. that ain't gonna cut it.

[alan1]

What game are you watching? Bill Walton, the hardest critic to please just said that Nazy was the best pick up the Spurs could have made.... And for the first time, I agree with him.

[ata]

It is 9-3 now

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Why don't the Spurs want this game more?

The Spurs reflect their coach. Soft when they should be going for blood.

[Tek_XX]

Spurs letting the suns take over, Horry playing unveteran like

[Dre_7]

BTW, when Nazr went for the hook, that was short, over Amare, there was just as much contact there as on Tims 4th. Oh well, Spurs will make a run and tie it up!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

we just need to weather the storm till TD comes back and hope to god we cna play soem degree of defense

[WalterBenitez]

Accordin to NBA-live is 9-1 in blocks

At espn.com is 9-3

[dn0]

Is amare wearing a spurs jersey?
they are allowing him do whatever he wants

[hump]

Friggin refs letting the suns get away with murder

[Dre_7]

Spurs will make a push, Suns are just playin like they want it more. Spurs need to step up, play like its game 5 of a 2-2 series.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Either Horry or Nazr need to nut up and step up and take the charge on Amare and put his ass on the bench.

[nkdlunch]

That was the Suns 3d quarter run like in game 1 let's get it back. I swear this game is just like game 1.

[Rick Von Braun]

The problem is that neither Nazr nor Horry box out anyone... the Suns are getting a lot of putbacks because these guys don't box out anyone.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The refs aren't holding a gun to Tony's head and forcing him to let Nash wander by every time on offense.

[boutons]

fuck pickups, fuck florid Walton.

Nazr ain't a hustler, quit watching the ball and watch Nazr while he watches the ball.

And bequeathe his butterfingers to Nazr. Can that guy catch one pass EVER without fumbling it? Can he fucking stop taking the ball down low to get stripped?

Damn Spurs, absolutely no killer instinct.

[Tek_XX]

Yes Spooner gave a pussy ticky tack call, the worst part of NBA officiating is inconsistincy

[50 cent]

Are you sure we aren't seeing a replay of game 1?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Horry and Nazr do box out, it's just that when certain guards let certain opposing guards go by like they're not even there, Rob and Nazr have to try and help on D, freeing the weakside offensive glass.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

How does a guy with sorry hands get four steals, two off of Nash?

[alan1]

That's the game... You have to take the good with the bad... However, the BIG point that people are missing, is this..... You have 2 All Stars, Tim and Manu. Pop keeps taking them out at the same time..... Did you ever see Michael and Scottie out at the same time? Magic and Kareem? Bird and Parish? Remember, when the Spurs where up by 10, Pop took out both Tim and Manu. Would Red have taken his star players out? Cosey and Rusell? Riley, with Magic and Kareem? Jackson, with Jordon and Pippen? Work with me people....Work with me....

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

And bequeathe his butterfingers to Nazr. Can that guy catch one pass EVER without fumbling it? Can he fucking stop taking the ball down low to get stripped?

I know it must be hard to see the game through Rose Colored Glasses, so I'm just going to direct you to the box score - Nazr has ONE turnover.

[boutons]

yes, the STLs PLUS the fumbled catches are fucking ANOMALY.

swatting a ball out of other's hands has nothing to do with controlling a catch with yr own hands, two different skills.

[atlfan25]

right, the spurs have no killer instinct cuz the suns made a run while duncan was out

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Ginobili! It's incredible what happens when you get him the ball.

[milkyway21]

Supergirl, that was me. ESPN said he had three when Duncan had four. They obviously got that stat wrong...and on CBS stats Duncan has 5 fouls..:huh

Manu w/ a 3....................

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Yeah if only we had Malik Rose, he might have zero turnovers to Nazr's one. :lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We just went that entire possession without Manu touching it. Come on Spurs....

Nash has played every minute of the game... start running his ass through pick and roll after pick and roll.

[atlfan25]

just hope the spurs can have a good 4th like last game after they ended the 3rd fairly well once duncan re-entered the game

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

wow, Nash was all over Manu, no call. Well, not much else to say besides fuck it.

[1369]

I'm only able to catch the game here in Rockport via CBSSportsline on dial up. Does Duncan really have 5 fouls?

[boutons]

spurs bench ain't scoring tonight.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

boutons, do yourself a favor and shut up. Nazr has one, I say again ONE turnover. He sure is letting a lot of those passes go through his hands. :lmao

I know you miss jerking off to Malik's 18 pump fake layup, but let it go.

[Manu20]

Spurs down by 5 points going into the 4th quarter. Lets go spurs get this W.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

duncan has four fouls.

Damn, we need to put Nash through the ringer defensively. Pick and roll his ass.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

manu was definitely out fo control on that last play, not the last second shot i'd like but he also may have gotten mugged with no call. spurs have allowed the suns to have 30+ qtrs back to back the defnese HAS to step up now, its crunch time. hopefully barry can hit some more shots like he did in gm 1

[Tek_XX]

Manu was out of control didn't know what to do. But folks we're down 5, we were down 4 at this point in game 1. So it's there if we play hard

[atlfan25]

I'm only able to catch the game here in Rockport via CBSSportsline on dial up. Does Duncan really have 5 fouls?
duncan has 4 fouls i believe

[milkyway21]

Ginobili! It's incredible what happens when you get him the ball....wished he had not missed those 3 consecutive FGs:cry

[WalterBenitez]

I'm only able to catch the game here in Rockport via CBSSportsline on dial up. Does Duncan really have 5 fouls?

only 4 up to now

[Manu20]

I'm only able to catch the game here in Rockport via CBSSportsline on dial up. Does Duncan really have 5 fouls?
No he has 4 fouls.

[Dre_7]

That's the game... You have to take the good with the bad... However, the BIG point that people are missing, is this..... You have 2 All Stars, Tim and Manu. Pop keeps taking them out at the same time..... Did you ever see Michael and Scottie out at the same time? Magic and Kareem? Bird and Parish? Remember, when the Spurs where up by 10, Pop took out both Tim and Manu. Would Red have taken his star players out? Cosey and Rusell? Riley, with Magic and Kareem? Jackson, with Jordon and Pippen? Work with me people....Work with me....

Yeah, thats not what they normally do, but foul trouble has changed their game plan a lil.

Only down 5! We are still in good shape. Just like game 1, they had their run, now its our turn!!

[Tek_XX]

Healthy dose of manu coming up

[Dre_7]

Healthy dose of manu coming up

I hope!

[boutons]

you STFU. Nazr fumbles every fucking pass to him, allowing the defense to react.
and he doens't block out, he doesn't get in position, etc.

Making a couple buckets doesn't excuse "all the little things" he doesn't do

[alan1]

Come on people....I've been telling you why the Spurs would be lucky to win game 2. That is the fact..... PHX did not win all those games by default. The Spurs need to do everything in their power to make sure that the Suns do not run up the score the way they have during the regular season. Now it is up to Pop to make sure that they don't. Everyone was happy the way game 1 turned out, and justifably so.... But, now the things that the Spurs should have been doing in game 1 and game 2 are now coming apparant....Do not blame the player's.....It is the coach that should have caught these things in during film review.

[50 cent]

Nash has to be getting tired. Wear his ass down in the 4th and lets go get this game!

[WalterBenitez]

Healthy dose of manu coming up

SA needs that

[Tek_XX]

Folks i think we need rasho here

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

not the last second shot i'd like but he also may have gotten mugged with no call.

He should send Nash a bill for the piggy back ride.

You shut the fuck up boutons. Trying to clown on Nazr about fumbled passes when the guy has ONE turnover. Do you realize how fucking stupid you sound?


he doens't block out, he doesn't get in position, etc.

He doens't block out but he's our leading rebounder. Fair enough...



Making a couple buckets doesn't excuse "all the little things" he doesn't do

Little things? Little things? The guy has four steals, two blocks, eight boards, and has forced Phoenix into several rushed shots that they missed, but you're bitching about the *little things*?

The only little thing you know about is the one in your pants.

[50 cent]

Nash is slowing down a little bit. Keep after him!!!!

[Dre_7]

Good D so far!