Matt Bonner out vs denver

[EricB]

Per McDonald on twitter

[Cry Havoc]

Never thought I'd say this, but that sucks.

We need Anderson back now, and soon.

[SenorSpur]

I guess Blair is going to be forced to show off his "beyond-the-arc" prowess.

[EricB]

Tiago you've got your nazr Mohammed moment...

[Mel_13]

Tiago played well in the last Denver game, 12/9 in 21 minutes. He's definitely familiar with Nene.

[alchemist]

as much shit as I give Bonner he's shown up all year, we need him badly. here's to a quick recovery. :toast

[DMC]

Neal and Manu will be counted on for those threes, RJ as well.

[jeebus]

I think Tiago will definitely get some minutes against Denver. McDyess is due a shortened game, since Pop wants to keep him fresh

[Chomag]

Now is the time for Splitter to try to prove he is a 3 point chunker like he did that one game awhile back. :lol

[xellos88330]

Now is the time for Splitter to try to prove he is a 3 point chunker like he did that one game awhile back. :lol

He almost made that 1 three I saw him take.

[DMC]

Did you guys see Timmy hit that 3 the other night just after the timeout was taken?

[Bruno]

Knees are the weakest link for a basketball player. Being cautious is certainly the right thing to do.

I hope Splitter will take that opportunity to prove what he is worth. He is a way better player than what he showed against Mavs.

[DMC]

Knees are the weakest link for a basketball player. Being cautious is certainly the right thing to do.

I hope Splitter will take that opportunity to prove what he is worth. He is a way better player than what he showed against Mavs.
Or against a bunch of other teams, right?

The majority of his results are anomalies. :lol

[Cry Havoc]

Good thing we're getting Denver on the 2nd night of a B2B. Might help us a bit.

[yavozerb]

Or against a bunch of other teams, right?

The majority of his results are anomalies. :lol

:lol, name these bunch of teams you are talking about? better yet, list how much time against these "bunch" of teams?

[Mel_13]

Or against a bunch of other teams, right?

The majority of his results are anomalies. :lol

Self contradicting.

[ShoogarBear]

Self contradicting.

He was being sarcastic.

[Darkwaters]

He was being sarcastic.

Bazinga!

[DMC]

Bazinga!

But doesn't it seem like some people here feel that Splitter is a really good player who's play doesn't reflect that? Isn't that also self contradicting?

[ShoogarBear]

I think that most people are coming around to the fact that Splitter is a role player whose ceiling will be to provide 15-20 minutes of solid play and prevent the Gasols of the world from killing the Spurs while Duncan is on the bench.

There may be a few more delusional folks out there, but they are definitely in the minority.

[Blackjack]

I think that most people are coming around to the fact that Splitter is a role player whose ceiling will be to provide 15-20 minutes of solid play and prevent the Gasols of the world from killing the Spurs while Duncan is on the bench.

There may be a few more delusional folks out there, but they are definitely in the minority.

I think there are some Caucasians out there as well.

[JustinJDW]

Splitter vs. Nene Part 2! :downspin:

[4>0rings]

http://images1.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/4993934/HELL-YES.jpg?

[Mel_13]

So if that means Pop's putting him on the injured list...we're only going to have 10 healthy players counting Tiago and Chris Quinn for the next 5 games at least. Shit...
:wtf

[ohmwrecker]

This is going to be a make or break game for Tiago as far as how his minutes will come for the rest of the season. He must stay out of foul trouble/hold his position on D and go strong to the basket/get to the foul line on the other end. He can't be concerned with replacing Bonner's scoring (let's face it, Rocket's been a beast lately). RJ, Hill and Neal will have to pick up the slack there.
This is a huge opportunity for Splitter and he has got to show the team he can be a solid, dependable contributor. There are definitely trust issues with Pop and his teammates that he can only repair with how well he performs on the floor. It's time for everyone to see what we've been waiting for.

[Mel_13]

- Tim
- Manu
- Tony
- RJ
- DeJuan
- George
- Gary
- Antonio
- Tiago
- Quinn

10

I can count to 10. Why would Bonner be out 5 games? So far, all we know is that he'll miss the Denver game.

[Blackjack]

This is going to be a make or break game for Tiago as far as how his minutes will come for the rest of the season. He must stay out of foul trouble/hold his position on D and go strong to the basket/get to the foul line on the other end. He can't be concerned with replacing Bonner's scoring (let's face it, Rocket's been a beast lately). RJ, Hill and Neal will have to pick up the slack there.
This is a huge opportunity for Splitter and he has got to show the team he can be a solid, dependable contributor. There are definitely trust issues with Pop and his teammates that he can only repair with how well he performs on the floor. It's time for everyone to see what we've been waiting for.

Quality font, even if it confuses me . . .

[Mel_13]

NBA rules. You're on the injured list (a.k.a. inactive roster, disabled list), you must miss >~5 games.

No such rule.

[ohmwrecker]

Quality font, even if it confuses me . . .

The default font has been bothering me since the format switch. I haven't decided on a new one yet.

[Blackjack]

The default font has been bothering me since the format switch. I haven't decided on a new one yet.

I can dig. You just zagged when I was lookin' zig.

[ElNono]

Get well soon Matt

[Mel_13]

Example: http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/wilks_strickland_030212.html

Strickland, who is averaging 7.1 points and 4.5 assists per game this season, suffered a strained left groin in the Jan. 27 contest vs. San Antonio and has been sidelined for the past five games. He must remain on the Injured List for a minimum of five games.

:lol

That article is from 2003. The rules have changed.

[Mel_13]

changed? wow

Since 2005.

Current rule:

http://www.nba.com/news/inactive_rules.html

[ohmwrecker]

k.

Post less. Read more. :tu

[Solid D]

This thread is for all of the Splitter>Bonner posters and Bonner haters. Now is your time to shine...if you can handle the pressure.

[DMC]

changed? wow

6 years ago, when you were 10 years old. No wonder you missed it. :lol

[UnWantedTheory]

Post less. Read more. :tu
Solid advice GD27...you should take it.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This thread is for all of the Splitter>Bonner posters and Bonner haters. Now is your time to shine...if you can handle the pressure.

:toast

[ShoogarBear]

This thread is for all of the Splitter>Bonner posters and Bonner haters. Now is your time to shine...if you can handle the pressure.

Actually, the thread for most "Bonner haters" to shine don't start until mid-April.

[angelbelow]

Better to play it safe. Hope Bonner makes a speedy recovery.

[greyforest]

dont worry bon bon fans, he'll be 100% healthy and ready to choke in the playoffs :hat

[Sean Cagney]

dont worry bon bon fans, he'll be 100% healthy and ready to choke in the playoffs :hat

LOL, and like clockwork he will. He is a great early season shooter as always, then in the end he shoots about 30% or so for threes in the playoffs or maybe even less. Playoffs come, he starts to fade like clockwork.

[ChuckD]

Watch and see how hard it is for the Spurs to score in the paint tomorrow. Bonner is the can opener for the offense. If we're not running effectively, we could easily lose.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Watch and see how hard it is for the Spurs to score in the paint tomorrow. Bonner is the can opener for the offense. If we're not running effectively, we could easily lose.

We'll be fine, I promise.

[ShoogarBear]

"The Can Opener".

I like it. :tu

[ShoogarBear]

Matt Bonner is . . . The Can Opener:

http://www.morleydigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/whupass.jpg

[maddnezz]

:toast
When did Jim Carrey put out this new vid?:rollin

[DMC]

Guess we did ok without Bonner eh?

[Mugen]

can't believe we won without our 2nd best big.

[DMC]

Watch and see how hard it is for the Spurs to score in the paint tomorrow. Bonner is the can opener for the offense. If we're not running effectively, we could easily lose.

Fail

[DMC]

can't believe we won without our 2nd best big.
Are you referring to the "Can Opener"? LOL

[EricB]

Tiago played better than he did vs okc, but still wasn't that great.

[Mugen]

Are you referring to the "Can Opener"? LOL

not only is matt bonner vital for this team's spacing/offense, but he has greatly improved his rebounding/D to average at best.

gutsy win by the spurs.

[ElNono]

I would give Matt all the minutes Blair got tonight...

[ElNono]

Without Matt Bonner the Spurs are forced to play small ball a ton so we always have at least 3 three point shooters and one playmaker on the floor with a big man.

Playing Bonner = playing small. Haven't figured that one out yet?

[Mugen]

hopefully, hes out a couple more games just so Pop is forced to play Tiago.

don't wanna rush back our 2nd best big.

[DPG21920]

Spurs played the best game they have played in a while in my opinion. On both sides of the ball.

[ElNono]

If anything, the offense didn't stutter at all. Neal basically covered the 8ppg Ginger puts out there.

[Sean Cagney]

hopefully, hes out a couple more games just so Pop is forced to play Tiago.

don't wanna rush back our 2nd best big.

When thats your second best big you know you are fukked later :lol:depressed

[Sean Cagney]

Spurs played the best game they have played in a while in my opinion. On both sides of the ball.

Oh yeah, sides those stupid TO's late (hell all game for that) where they let the score get closer they played great on D tonight and the shooting was great.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Well they won big without Bonner.....

[DPG21920]

Not only did they win big. They won on both sides of the ball against a team with a lot of fire power that was playing pretty well as of late.

[DMC]

The Spurs hit 14 in a row, but that would mean little if they weren't shutting down the Nuggets' offense at the same time. They went from 12 down to about that much up in a short time. Huge swing and that was the game.

Those 3s in the end were helpful, but Denver really turned on the offense in the last minutes of the game. Good that the Spurs held on.

Matt is a big part of the team, but if we cannot win without him, we are really fucked.

[Mugen]

it was just nice to see Tiago start a run with a great defensive play.

something you will never ever see from Bonner.

[DMC]

You also won't see Bonner land on his ass after a dunk with a few seconds remaining, up by 11.

[Em-City]

can opener!! lol

[PublicOption]

is bonner getting traded.

[Blackjack]

You also won't see Bonner land on his ass after a dunk with a few seconds remaining, up by 11.

Never say never. He did go on a dunking binge for a stretch there against the Knicks and Cs -- meaning a dunk in back-to-back games.

[DMC]

LOL @ dunking binge... He got two monster put backs... but he landed on his pedestals.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Antonio McDyess said he tweaked a knee in the first half but Denver, but doesn't think it is anything serious. #spurs

Matt Bonner (knee) did not practice and remains iffy for Wed vs. Toronto. #spurs

[BRs.Ganso]

merda! :lol

[Ice009]

Thanks for posting that Spurs_Brazil. A few people said they thought Antonio tweaked his knee in the game thread. I missed it during the game. You think the Spurs have checked it out already?

[duncan228]

Popovich would not rule out forward-center Matt Bonner for Wednesday.

Bonner, No. 2 in the NBA in 3-point accuracy (60 for 119), suffered a bone bruise in his right knee in the Spurs’ victory in Milwaukee on Jan. 12. Though he played the first half of the game against Dallas on Friday, he sat out Sunday against the Nuggets.

“It’s just a day-to-day thing,” Popovich said. “We’ll see how he feels today and how he feels on Wednesday.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/01/17/parkers-work-on-corner-threes-paying-off/