Game Blog: Spurs @ Clippers - Dec. 1

[Bukefal]

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Wednesday: San Antonio Spurs (15-2) at Los Angeles Clippers (3-15)



Game Preview: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167290

Time: 10:30 PM ET/04:30 AM CET
Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
TV: League Pass, NBA TV, PRIME, FSSW-SA, WOAI, KFWB
Canada: NBAC




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[polandprzem]

4:30 am a perfect time for me to watch at work :tu


Tough game for the spurs but with a concentration they gonna win.

[PBEEZY]

Not another late game i didn't go asleep till 6 in the morning last night :(

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Damn it. Another late game. :( :bang

This should be an easy one as long as the Spurs don't underestimate the Clippers. :flag::flag::flag:

[elec99]

I will be at the game!! Clippers tickets are usually the only ones I can afford out here in LA, but I have great center court seats. Couldve actually sat on the spurs bench, believe it or not, at 250 a pop but it would be a bad view of half of the game.
I recommend stubhub if you have not used it.

Anyway, Clippers made us work for it last time, I think thats when we discovered how hot neal could get. I expect limited playing time for Duncan obviously so here's hoping Tiago gets more pt.

[DPG21920]

Baron Davis makes his return tonight, although probably in limited minutes. This is one of those games where you have to come out strong. Don't want to let them get any momentum.

Obviously Spurs have to pay extra attention to Blake and Gordon. Spurs have to defend the 3PT line and no easy baskets for Blake. You make him earn it at the line.

If the Spurs move the ball & go to Tim inside, they should be fine. Although Jordan's length and hops could bother Tim somewhat.

[NASpurs]

Can someone confirm to me whether or not this is a trap game? When people proclaim it's a trap game, Spurs win so it has me kind of worried.

[TDMVPDPOY]

its a b2b game

but this game is winnable, clippers havnt done shit

[DPG21920]

Blake Griffin has been a monster though. Spurs don't really have anyone to stay in front of Gordon either. Spurs have to make someone else beat them.

Spurs need to also pressure the ball. They can force TO's this game.

[Spursmania]

"trap game"

[Dex]

http://trapblog.org/wp-content/uploads/kid_grater_trap.jpg

:stirpot:

[it's me]

whats the name of the "spurs win" girl..... has nice legs.

[it's me]

oh and.... key game.... need the win.

[Darkwaters]

If we're going to drop a game to a bottom feeder theres no way I appease anyone in California in doing so...especially the other LA team. Hit it and quit it.

[Borosai]

Bonner's gonna shut down Griffin. Deal with it.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Spurs have beat Clippers like 19-20 times in a row. I can see them easily winning. This isn't a trap.

[JustinJDW]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/9/23/128666276543317131.jpg

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[Chomag]

Spurs never seem to struggle against the Clippers even when they are playing bad. No worries on this one.

[DesignatedT]

Is Duncan a for sure go?

[austN Spur]

blake griffin has been on a tear lately. Looking for the bigs to play some tough defense tonight.

lets get another streak going. GO Spurs GO

[Brazil]

Spurs have beat Clippers like 19-20 times in a row. I can see them easily winning. This isn't a trap.

it's a jinx



this game is a trap we are doomed gordon going for 30, griff is going to score 30 too on bonner

[DesignatedT]

Could be a close one but Spurs should take it. Tiago should get some good burn tonight.

[duncan228]

Is Duncan a for sure go?

Haven't heard anything either way yet.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

it's a jinx



this game is a trap we are doomed gordon going for 30, griff is going to score 30 too on bonner
:nope

[biziofromdowntown]

Blair will lock Griffin, book it

[biziofromdowntown]

aha guys, for you this game is late, for me is fuckin early.8.30 am and i need to sleep damn!

[Texas_Ranger]

And for me it starts at 4:30 am.

That's b2b no sleeping for me.

[Spursmania]

These late games make my mornings tough. I'm usually still wound up after a game.

Go Spurs!:flag::flag:

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

:flag: :flag: :flag:

[FilSpursFan]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/805d364e-44ba-4c62-9a89-24a572d41b92.jpg

RUN! THE CLIPS ARE COMING!

[ohmwrecker]

Prediction time!

Whose head is RJ going to rub his balls on tonight?

I'm going with that hillbilly goon Kaman.

[jestersmash]

Prediction time!

Whose head is RJ going to rub his balls on tonight?

I'm going with that hillbilly goon Kaman.

Kaman's not playing tonight. Baron's not expected to play either, I believe.

Gordon/Griffin will be taking their shots, most likely.

[ohmwrecker]

Kaman's not playing tonight. Baron's not expected to play either, I believe.

Gordon/Griffin will be taking their shots, most likely.

I'm going to stand pat and hope that RJ goes flying into the Clippers' bench after a loose ball.

Does Baron ever play?

[DPG21920]

Baron is playing I believe.

[jestersmash]

Baron is out according to ESPN. I don't know how reliable ESPN is on these issues, though.

* Randy Foye G - Dec 1: Day-to-Day
* Chris Kaman C - Dec 1: OUT
* Baron Davis PG - Dec 1: OUT

[ohmwrecker]

The Disco Inferno hates The B-Dizzle.

[DPG21920]

Vinny said he was probable, but again, it's Baron. He loves collecting money for doing nothing.

[Em-City]

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/3406/original/my_trap_card.jpg?1280732019

[Dex]

Vinny said he was probable, but again, it's Baron. He loves collecting money for doing nothing.

Who doesn't?

Being a professional benchwarmer is probably still better than 98% of jobs out there.

Get paid exorbitant amounts of money to sit court side at NBA games and have no pressure or responsibilities?

Sign me up.

[spurspokesman]

Today is my birthday and its been great. Hopefully my spurs can add to the festivities:flag:

[VBM]

Griffin is going to put someone on a poster...this much is true

[duncan228]

Baron Davis (knee) will play vs. Spurs tonight for first time since Oct. 31, Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro says.

[duncan228]

For anyone watching here in Southern California the Clippers pregame show starts in a few minutes.

[janetcn12]

Yes, can't wait for the action to begin

[duncan228]

My phone just told me the game is starting? That's wrong, right?

About 20 minutes to tip.

[ShoogarBear]

lol, double OT. AJ sticking it to Spurs fans again.

[DesignatedT]

Fuck the game is blacked out on LPBB?????

[Spursmania]

lol, double OT. AJ sticking it to Spurs fans again.

Yep:lol

[duncan228]

Sean with a nice interview on Clippers Live. Spoke highly of the front office, Pop, Duncan. Said that as of right now, the Spurs are the main contenders for the Lakers in the West. Said he didn't expect the team to gel so early, but the way they're playing is a threat to the West. Clippers guy said Elliott was biased, but agreed with him. :lol

[silverblk mystix]

Could be a close one but Spurs should take it. BONNER- should get some good burn tonight.

Fify!

[Spursmania]

I really hope Tiago gets some good minutes tonight. Come on pop!

[ShoogarBear]

Nets-Thunder trying hard for quad OT

[LeCrab]

the spurs are wearing red jerseys?...

[NASpurs]

I'm watching the Nets/Thunder game and saw Westbrook running around to avoid getting fouled. I got a stupid idea of why can't his teammates just form a ring around the player with the ball to let the clock run out. They can't foul the player with the ball who's inside the ring and if they foul the other players, the team with the ball gets ft shots and the ball back.

I guess I'm bored. :lol

[Fireball]

I really hope Tiago gets some good minutes tonight. Come on pop!

+1 :hungry:

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Sorry if this has been asked, but anyone know how much burn manu and Timmy will get?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Woah, what's up with those red warm up shirts?

[DesignatedT]

Yeah, whats up with the spurs red warmups?

[Fireball]

Yeah, whats up with the spurs red warmups?

I thought you would be kidding? :wow

[duncan228]

The Red Warmups are for World Aids Day. The NBA is raising awareness, I think any team that played today wore them. Plus the Coaches have red ties and ribbons.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Today is world aids day.

[Fireball]

Lakers have another close one in Houston ..

[bless1187]

someone that have stream to the game... please be nice, and pm me thanks. :)

[DesignatedT]

Thanks.

[NASpurs]

someone that have stream to the game... please be nice, and pm me thanks. :)

lol @ d Heat and the Nets

[Spurologist]

Tip off! Game on!!!

[Fundamental]

lets go spurs!

[Trainwreck2100]

fuck we got violet palmer

[ShoogarBear]

Nice boxout. :drunk

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Not looking sharp so far

[BanditHiro]

fuck back to back against young team

[Spurologist]

clippers clank off the side and griffin cleans it out

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu!!!!!

[CFH]

Manu layup

[GSH]

someone that have stream to the game... please be nice, and pm me thanks. :)

Be careful with that stuff. Homeland Security shut down a bunch of sites this week. Some of them didn't even provide any copyrighted material - they just provided links to other sites that did link to copyrighted material. Seriously, Homeland freaking Security. This site is high profile enough that someone could use it to make an example.

PM isn't a work-around.

[Spurologist]

Manu drive!!!

Clipper announcer "Manu is my MVP" :tu

[BanditHiro]

fucking rebounds

[CFH]

Rebound guys

[timtonymanu]

uhh box out

[Fundamental]

@Spurologist: love the sig man.

to paraphrase Sean Elliott last night: RJ strapped a saddle on him and went for a ride :lol

[ShoogarBear]

Duncan getting abused on the offensive boards so far.

[NASpurs]

RJ for threeeeeeeeeeee

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ for 333333333333333333333333333

[CFH]

Rj 3!

[Spurologist]

Rjjjjjjjjjjjjj 33333333333333333333333

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

the spurs are wearing red jerseys?...
It's World Aids Day so all the NBA teams are wearing red to support it I guess.

[BanditHiro]

come on blair got to take his arm off

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Clippers attackin Blair

[GSH]

Duncan getting abused on the offensive boards so far.

I'm telling you - that's where a chunk of the opponents' FG% is coming from.

[timtonymanu]

sloppy play so far

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Damn it Blair. 3 second violation.

[CFH]

Offensive 3 seconds on Blair

[Spurologist]

Spurs best at hitting 3, Clippers the worst at defending the 3:corn:

[NASpurs]

OMG Blake Griffin DUNKED!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu for 3333333333333333

[CFH]

Manu tressssssssssssss!

[Texas_Ranger]

wow!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Ginobli!!!!!

[duncan228]

Manu gotta keep things right

[Spurologist]

mmmmmmmmmaaaaaannnnnnnuuuuu 33333333333333

after the sick Griffin dunk

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

damn, lets hope clips' athleticism won't overwork the spurs tonight.

[DPG21920]

Damn Blake. That was ferocious.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice TP teardrop

[CFH]

Parker floater

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Nice floater by Parker! :)

[LeCrab]

omg griffin hat is top 10 right there.... manu is the spurs mvp by far

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Griffin is going to have a big night

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Duncan isn't looking too hot on the rebounds tonight.

[CFH]

Blair layup

[ShoogarBear]

Very nice RJ to TP to Blair

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Good drive in by Blair. Has to keep playing aggressive.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

This little Clipper streak should end now or very soon.

[DPG21920]

Tim early sub. Weird.

Clippers playing with a ton of energy. Spurs need to match it or this is going to be a dog fight.

[ShoogarBear]

I'm telling you - that's where a chunk of the opponents' FG% is coming from.

I'm hoping Tim's justpacing himself the first half of the year since everything is otherwise going so well.

[Spurologist]

Griffin is going to have a big night

not with that jumper....his shot is literally dangerous

[san antonio spurs]

If Griffin develops a jumper watch out

[NASpurs]

Tim early sub. Weird.


Not really. Tim was subbed out early as well as Manu during the last B2B.

[Supreme_Being]

Those who can't watch, PM me for the link. :)

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Lakers :lol

[TampaDude]

Griffin is a beast.

Spurs just need to keep hitting those 3s.

Spurs by 10.

[ShoogarBear]

This little Clipper streak should end now or very soon.

I hope you're not referring to the little 18-game losing streak.

[NASpurs]

LOL what a bullshit shot

[CFH]

WTF Griffin

[timtonymanu]

what a bs shot

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

:lol Lakers :lol

:rollin

[DesignatedT]

wow what a shot lmao. who are these clippers commentators, this one dude is annoying as fuck.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Griffin is a monster.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Dice!!!!

[DesignatedT]

dice wet.

[BanditHiro]

really is it going to be one of those nights...

[NASpurs]

:lol Lakers :lol


:rollin

I was wondering what y'all were laughing at. I looked it up and :lmao

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

:lol Lakers :lol

Your kidding me? They lost to another scrub team? This is truly hilarious. :lol

[GSH]

I'm hoping Tim's justpacing himself the first half of the year since everything is otherwise going so well.

I hope so too. I'm just saying. Think about how many of those they are giving up per game so far, and the put-backs are probably about 80 percenters. Think about what that does for Opponent FG%.

[Spurologist]

Tp needs to test BD's movement ASAP

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Good hustle by Blair. I think he's getting back into his grove.

[DesignatedT]

wow griffin can fly.

[san antonio spurs]

Is Blake going to be in the dunk contest? With Dwight

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Stop bitching Griffin.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Rockets 109-99 :lol Awesome

[Spurologist]

that should be 2 shots from Griffin.....horrible call

[GSH]

On the floor? Oh man, that's BS. I don't blame the Clips.

[FilSpursFan]

wow lakers lose AGAIN! i love it!

[Sparrowhawk]

Rockets 109-Lakers 99

:D

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

A lot of these shots just aren't falling....

[Supreme_Being]

Where the hell is Tiago?

[Spurologist]

3pt shooting lineup in the game outside of Dice....RJ, Hill, Neal, Bonner

[peskypesky]

hate to say it, cause he is incredibly gifted, but Blake Griffin is a fucking moron. the dude missed his entire rookie season due to an injury. he's seen what happened to Greg Oden and Yao Ming and other big men. and yet he continues to go up for monster dunks on every goddamn shot. he is going to destroy his body in no time. if i were the owner of the Clippers or the coach, i would really be clamping down on his dunks. idiot.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Lakers for a 4th straight loss! :lol :lol :lol Keep losing Fakers!

[ShoogarBear]

We interrupt this game thread to repeat this commercial announcement:


:lol Lakers :lol

Thanks. Now back to your thread.

[DesignatedT]

run the damn offense george, you are the point guard out there.....

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

brian cook is a stud. :tu

[DPG21920]

Damn, nice drive by Hill but have to finish. Baron looks solid right now.

[Texas_Ranger]

lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Do not like this lineup

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

hate to say it, cause he is incredibly gifted, but Blake Griffin is a fucking moron. the dude missed his entire rookie season due to an injury. he's seen what happened to Greg Oden and Yao Ming and other big men. and yet he continues to go up for monster dunks on every goddamn shot. he is going to destroy his body in no time. if i were the owner of the Clippers or the coach, i would really be clamping down on his dunks. idiot.
Hey look? He dunked again. The fucker is going to strain something.

[peskypesky]

how the fuck did the Lakers lose again? and to Houston?

i smell HCA all the way to the Finals!!!

[janetcn12]

Can't believed Lakers lost again. Go Spurs Go

[LeCrab]

dice sucks this game where is splitter

[GSH]

Cook has chunked up two of the flattest 3-pointers I've seen in a long time. Let him shoot all of those he wants to.

[Texas_Ranger]

Spurs will be all over top 10

[BanditHiro]

offense is so stale and keeping the clippers in the game

[DPG21920]

It must be ridiculously fun to be Blake Griffin :lol

I would love to be able to dunk like that.

[024]

that unit on the floor can't create. need to change it up.

[pawe]

Fucking idiot announcers getting a hard-on on dunks. They're still 2 points brah

[Spurminator]

Was Griffin this powerful in college? I admit I didn't watch him a lot.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

So far, a really close one. Spurs will pull out later and take over in the 2nd or 3rd quarter I bet.

[Spurologist]

3pt shooting lineup in the game outside of dice....rj, hill, neal, bonner

fail

[siraulo23]

dont think griffin will have a long career if he keeps this up

lol he's amazing

[Supreme_Being]

LOL this lineup sucks.

[TampaDude]

Griffin is single-handedly keeping the Clips in this game.

Spurs need to get a lead and stretch it out...wanna see at least a 7-8 point Spurs lead at halftime.

[Danny.Zhu]

Still no Splitter? Are you kidding me?

[DJ Mbenga]

how the fuck did the Lakers lose again? and to Houston?

i smell HCA all the way to the Finals!!!

watched the game. gasol was raped by jordan hill. shocking but gasol is having hamstring problem so that probably explains it. kobe cant make a shot. he kept holding his finger. pg continue to rape them but because there is no center prescene to stop them their penetration becomes layups. i think some undrafted rockets scrub took over in the 2nd quarter

[GSH]

Baron Davis is a tough cover (when he's on his meds). He's strong as a damn bull, moves with the ball great, and has some serious hops. Him and Griffin together are hard to match up with.

[Spursmania]

Wow-the Rockets just beat the Lakers:lol
Here's to you Rockets:toast

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

fk, just when i thought hill won't play the point anymore...sigh...offense is shit with him at PG...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

There ya go Neal

[DJ Mbenga]

where is mr bingo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CFH]

Gary Neal J

[ShoogarBear]

I don't know if BD is willing to allow somebody else to be the star, though.

[NASpurs]

Pop saving his starters for the second half.

[Fireball]

Your kidding me? They lost to another scrub team? This is truly hilarious. :lol

The Rockets are no scrub team ... we needed Overtime to beat them and they were without Martin and Brooks

[CFH]

Dice J

[BlairForceDejuan]

pop is such an idiot

Put splitter in the middle FFS

[Spurologist]

Zero defense atm

[Texas_Ranger]

so...how many dunks will the clipps have??

[BanditHiro]

annoying game we are making their defense look all nba like

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Still no Splitter?

Pop, you suck.

[NASpurs]

Choooooo chooooooooooo

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Gary Neal for 222222222

[GSH]

Gary Neal's in-between game is going to be a HUGE addition to this team. The way he shoots 3's was a bonus - I don't even know what to call this new mid-range stuff.

[DesignatedT]

love neal. !!

[CFH]

Neal jumper

[siraulo23]

choo choo

[timtonymanu]

defense in the paint is shit.

[ShoogarBear]

What's the record for most dunks in a game?

[DesignatedT]

ok this griffin shit is getting annoying.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Got Damn Griffin :(

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Bonner sucks, he has no use in this game whatsoever. This team was so much better when he was injured.

[BlairForceDejuan]

Bonner is such a vagina on defense. This is dunk city. What an embarrassment.

[NASpurs]

He dunked with a midget on him. OMG!

[erikuff]

Griffin is a beast

[DPG21920]

Baron is ballin' right now. Spurs are getting dunked on every damn play. This is so frustrating.

Spurs need to focus. Good thing the Clips defense sucks.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

thank godness these clips don't play defense at all.

[Spurminator]

His head skimmed the bottom of the backboard.

[Supreme_Being]

Wow nice jumper by choo choo.

[ShoogarBear]

Like I said, that Davis-Griffin combo is never going to work.

[DesignatedT]

defense in the paint is shit.

we dont have anyone that can jump that high

[Spurologist]

Neal is fire......

How about we keep Griffin out of the paint.....all he does is dunk

[Refocus]

The clippers are so boring, maybe they should dunk more.

[spurspokesman]

What's the record for most dunks in a game?

We will know tonight lol.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Manu, what a heads up play. Sick.

[BanditHiro]

the entire clippers offense is dunking

[CFH]

Manu taking the charge

[DesignatedT]

there u go manu

[Spurminator]

What's the record for most dunks in a game?

It's like a friggin All Star game.

[DPG21920]

Like I said, that Davis-Griffin combo is never going to work.

:lol

[GSH]

Pop saving his starters for the second half.

Heh. You think it's the rope-a-dope? If this group can keep it close, it might not be such a bad idea.

[DJ Mbenga]

wow that was not a charge. griffin is ridiculous

[lefty]

Manu Defense !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CFH]

Manu jumper

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Manu is ridiculous

[lefty]

Fuck you Davis !!!!!

[DesignatedT]

damn baron schoolin hill.

[Supreme_Being]

WTF Manu you're the man

[timtonymanu]

ugh buzzer beater

[NASpurs]

The fat bearded homeless man came to play tonight.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Seems right that BD would play amazing against us.

[CFH]

Dammit Baron

[lefty]

But seriously, WTF were Neal and Dice doing on that alley-oop????? :pctoss

[Spurminator]

Looks like Eric Bledsoe's time is up from carrying my fantasy team.

[BanditHiro]

yuck offense really stale in a stretch where the spurs got tons of stops. could have gone for the jugular

[Pauleta14]

Very nice 1st quater to watch from BOTH teams!

[Spurologist]

DAMN....that was a beautiful move by Davis. left dribble behind the back, fake left turn around fadeaway J over Hill.....nothing but net

[GSH]

The fat bearded homeless man came to play tonight.

Yeah, unless the voices in the locker room piss him off at halftime. You never know. He might just refuse to come out in the second half.

[DesignatedT]

would be nice to see splitter in this quarter..

[ShoogarBear]

The fat bearded homeless man came to play tonight.

Hater.

That's "Mr. Fat Bearded Homeless Man Who Parties With Jessica Alba And Friends" to you.

[Supreme_Being]

Yeah, unless the voices in the locker room piss him off at halftime. You never know. He might just refuse to come out in the second half.

:lol

[peskypesky]

have Spurs even tried double-teaming Griffin? force someone else to step up. jesus christ.

[DPG21920]

This was a terrible defensive quarter from the Spurs. Just awful.

[LeCrab]

where is splitter he actually contest shots bonner just lets his man go right by him.....

[NASpurs]

Heh. You think it's the rope-a-dope? If this group can keep it close, it might not be such a bad idea.

The bench is keeping the game close while the starters are playing minimal minutes. In the second half, see if the starters can blow the game open. It's not like you can blow a team out in the first 10 minutes of the game and they won't come back on you especially on the road.

[ShoogarBear]

have Spurs even tried double-teaming Griffin?

You want two Spurs in the poster?

[lefty]

Bald spot owning the beard

[maddnezz]

:nopeKevin Willis or Robert Horry would let Blake do that razzel dazzel stuff once.... once! Lay him on his back!:ihit

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Still no Tiago :(

[CFH]

Damn, Manu usually hits both free throws

[Amuseddaysleeper]

You want two Spurs in the poster?

:rollin

[lefty]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuu

[CFH]

Manu doing work!