Game Blog: Spurs @ Kings - Feb.4

[100%duncan]

NICE PASS MANU! lol fail dunk

[CFH]

Manu to Splitter!

[Libri]

Wow, that was nice by Splitter. He wanted to dunk it.

[BlairForceDejuan]

thank you jesus splits is getting some time tonight

[Muser]

Splitter dominating the Kings bigs.

[CFH]

RJ :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

...as was his D on Bynum in the 2nd Q last night. He's gonna be a very good player, just gotta give him time.

The time is now. This year we don't need him to be a very good player, just a serviceable, good-enough big.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

look like pop does not like what he sees from JA

[100%duncan]

we gotta keep the lead by 20 up so we will not see timmy and dice again

[carina_gino20]

I don't know if I should he happy to see Tony unstopable at scoring or disapointed that he doesn't involve his teamates as much as he used to this season...

there is no ball movement anymore, they are all statics...

I don't really mind it this game. He's just taking what the defense is giving him...an open lane.

[100%duncan]

that was actually great D by splitter evans just made it

[DPG21920]

Tiago showing a lot of the tools that make him an attractive player. Getting consistent minutes in any one game will obviously at least afford him the opportunity to show his stuff.

Very good defense, footwork and underrated strength on the block. Very good energy, solid athleticism and passing. Good positioning and some craftiness to his moves even if he finishes weak.

[Spurologist]

Anderson is really slow to catch up to game speed I think. Hopefully he gets a good run this game AND the starters rest

[dbestpro]

So can Splitter get some love now?

[timtonymanu]

Great 1st half. Should Duncan even start the 2nd half?

[awktalk]

Good 1st half. 25/43 shooting, 58%. Splinter's best half as a Spur.

[Spurs Brazil]

Great 1st half, Tony very aggressive and Tiago playing very well

And the best thing, only 4 minutes for TD

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Very good signs from Splitter in this game and the last. Looking much more comfortable out there.

[Libri]

To me this first half seemed to take a long time to finish.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Great half. Splitter looked pretty comfortable out there, hopefully he gets even more minutes second half.

[carina_gino20]

So can Splitter get some love now?

This has been the Tiago Splitter Game blog. Thank you, Sacramento!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The time is now. This year we don't need him to be a very good player, just a serviceable, good-enough big.

I am aware of that. I think he's on the right path to help the team come playoff time.

[carina_gino20]

Great 1st half. Should Duncan even start the 2nd half?

Just to keep him happy, yes.

[100%duncan]

the first half was truly great, I would not want duncan to start the 2nd half, he is not needed yet imo

[100%duncan]

Just to keep him happy, yes.

:lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So can Splitter get some love now?

Probably not from the hater crowd. They hate to admit when they're wrong.

[BackHome]

Man Cousins is just a big fat fouling blob.....why would Saco draft this guy?

[ducks]

13 assist spurs are on pace for 26 assist there is ball movement
tp forced on layup
but he is not hogging all the shots

[Spurologist]

Tiago showing a lot of the tools that make him an attractive player. Getting consistent minutes in any one game will obviously at least afford him the opportunity to show his stuff.

Very good defense, footwork and underrated strength on the block. Very good energy, solid athleticism and passing. Good positioning and some craftiness to his moves even if he finishes weak.

someone mentioned it earlier but I believe you have described many qualities that an ostrich possesses.

His energy has been more impressive than anything. He's showing his superior experience against Cousins

[ducks]

I would be surprised if tp shots 5 shots second half
unless spurs lose lead

[awktalk]

And the best thing, only 4 minutes for TD

6:30, but he shouldn't play more than 12 for the night.

[8FOR!3]

LOL at the Cousins hate. He's getting his ass whooped tonight yes, but he's in much better shape then he was in college, he's working hard and getting better and he's a very talented player with a lot of potential.

He's also a 20 year old kid.

[100%duncan]

in other news 105 okc 103 phx 1 min left

[Josepatches_]

Probably not from the hater crowd. They hate to admit when they're wrong.

True

[BlairForceDejuan]

This Neal thing is ridiculous. I understand the Spurs finding the gems of Parker, Manu, Blair..but Neal?

Enough already Spurs front office. This is getting ridiculous. Neal is not a rookie.

[100%duncan]

This Neal thing is ridiculous. I understand the Spurs finding the gems of Parker, Manu, Blair..but Neal?

Enough already Spurs front office. This is getting ridiculous. Neal is not a rookie.

he is

[Capt Bringdown]

This is shaping up to be a great Spursball weekend:
Dramatic last-second victory over the Lakers.
Celtics lose at home.
Parker's rampage.
Neal with it.
Splitter showing promise.
42-8?
Awesome.

[Josepatches_]

Man Cousins is just a big fat fouling blob.....why would Saco draft this guy?

Ask Gasol or Bynum.He was a beast in LA last week.

[dbestpro]

Like the play of Blair and Spliiter together. Guards still having trouble finding the big man on the pick and roll.

[100%duncan]

this is shaping up to be a great spursball weekend:
Dramatic last-second victory over the lakers.
Celtics lose at home.
Parker's rampage.
Neal with it.
Splitter showing promise.
42-8?
Awesome.

this

[Capt Bringdown]

Like the play of Blair and Spliiter together. Guards still having trouble finding the big man on the pick and roll.

Hill needs to be locked in the gym with these guys, running drills until everyone's legs are worn down to stumps.

[duncan228]

Just to keep him happy, yes.

Duncan won. :lol

[dbestpro]

Cousins faking an injury cause he doens't want aymore of Tiago.

[CFH]

Parker to Timmy

[Capt Bringdown]

Always scary to see an injury. Get those starters off the floor, stat!

[100%duncan]

wow that halftime was fast

[MaNu4Tres]

Very good signs from Splitter in this game and the last. Looking much more comfortable out there.

He has been all year when given the quality time.

Unfortunately for him, Bonner (who is a coach favorite and one of the leaders in + on the whole team) has been shooting lights out all y, Blair's play has been progressively improving, and McDyess has been as solid as he has been the past few years.

I don't understand how some of you all have been so critical of Splitter when the guy has hardly even played or given a quality opportunity so far this year.

[CFH]

Cousins back in

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes RJ

[100%duncan]

Rj!!!!

[CFH]

Rj 33333333333333

[Spurologist]

Rrrrrrrrrrjjjjjjjjjjjjjj 33333333333333333333

[DBMethos]

RJ baby

[100%duncan]

blair steal

[100%duncan]

blair pass

[CFH]

Nice pass from Blair to Timmy

[Muser]

Dejuan with a great pass

[100%duncan]

spurs playing globetrotter like, and parker is beastin

[100%duncan]

wow the announcers are so fair

[Muser]

Take Timmy out.

[100%duncan]

Tiiiiiiiiiiiiimyyyyyy ddddddddd

[Muser]

This just isn't fair :lol

[8FOR!3]

wow the announcers are so fair

It's refreshing. The whole Sacramento organization...:lol

[bongraider]

the announcers are classy. i like em

[awktalk]

lawlz @ Kings announcers. "this is just a clinic. you don't have to be a Spurs fan to appreciate this kind of basketball"

shhhh, don't tell anyone!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with 6pts in the 3rd, now sit him the rest of the game

[Spurologist]

Spurs offense is fucking rolling.

FG: 63%
3pt FG: 57%

:wow

[dbestpro]

That was on Evans. He took a picture while Tony went by and left Cousins in no man's land. it is a problem when your best player gives you that ype of effort on the defensive end.

[100%duncan]

the announcers are so great but they are just so boring tbh

[Mugen]

i love how whenever the other team's announcers suck the Spurs off, they're considered classy.

[100%duncan]

wow, pop take timmy out

[maddnezz]

did i see mario elie?

[Capt Bringdown]

wow the announcers are so fair

Old school style, that's the way it was done. Nowadays, people seem to expect the commentators to be entertainers, I don't get it.

[BanditHiro]

fucking dean martin has taken over the game

[bongraider]

theyre just speaking the truth. hows speaking the truth sucking off?

[100%duncan]

duncan seems to be sleepy

[dbestpro]

Time for TD to rest.

[100%duncan]

What a passsssssssssssssssssssss

[CFH]

Beautiful pass by Manu

[timtonymanu]

Manu awesome pass

[100%duncan]

Rj and 1!

[Spurologist]

Manu stop it! STOP IT!

[CFH]

Rj 3 and 1!

[Spurologist]

Rrrrrrrrrjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj 33333333333333333333 and1!

[timtonymanu]

RJ 4 point play

[dbestpro]

RJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! three!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..............and one.

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG Manu to Tony

GREAT

[Capt Bringdown]

Get the starters out please, Pop.

[spurs1990]

These Kings announcers are plain awesome. Lavish in their praise for the Spurs.

[Libri]

That 3 by RJ was perfect, nothing but net.

[100%duncan]

good to see duncan and manu rest, great 4 point play

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

yea dickkkk

[BanditHiro]

dammit why did they stop showing this on kens

[8FOR!3]

Jefferson's just shooting the ball lights out the past couple of days.

[Libri]

I think Tim might be done for the night.

[Muser]

Is that the first 4 point play this season for the Spurs?

[100%duncan]

timmy has just finished his daily exercise

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ playing great in the last 4 games

[100%duncan]

bench sucking off

[CFH]

Pop with a T :lol

[100%duncan]

"and he just hits the technical foul, pop is hot!, I love pop" Lol announcers man love for pop

[timtonymanu]

Pop wants to go to sleep. He's trying to get ejected.

[Capt Bringdown]

Why was Pop pissed?

[Mugen]

bwahah at Pop getting bored and wanting to get kicked out.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

that is a push off, do you understand me?

[Spurologist]

Classic pop berating the ref for the non call travel.......:rollin

a gif moment when he says "shit" would be gold

[Muser]

lol pop

[duncan228]

I think Tim might be done for the night.

Hope so.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop is mad at this stupid ref

[Muser]

Looking to get tossed so Bud can get some practice for the rookie game tbh.

[100%duncan]

pop wants some sleep, LOL

[awktalk]

Kings announcers are slobbering all over our cocks. TD, Parker, Manu, Splitter, Dice, and now Pop. Hilarious, I love these guys.

[100%duncan]

Looking to get tossed so Bud can get some practice for the rookie game tbh.

bud's gonna coach the rookie game? what team?

[dbestpro]

What you bet Pop will get a 2nd T so he can get an early night.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

These Kings announcers are really awesome.

Seriously, they've done nothing but compliment the Spurs all night long.

[benefactor]

And to think I thought this would be one of the toughest games of the trip. What a clinic by the Spurs.

[Spurologist]

Why was Pop pissed?

It was the play before. Jeter was on the baseline closest to the spurs bench and looked like a travel. The ref didn't call it. SAC scored and pop bottled his anger until SAC scored again :lol

[WildcardManu]

He wants to get ejected to give coach bud some time at the wheel.

[100%duncan]

And to think I thought this would be one of the toughest games of the trip. What a clinic by the Spurs.

why would you think of that?

[DPG21920]

I am super impressed with this game. They had every excuse to have a big let down and they came out focused :tu

TBH, this is one of my favorite games of the year from them.

[Muser]

bud's gonna coach the rookie game? what team?

He's coaching the Rookies.

[dbestpro]

Hill just has no idea how to run a pick and roll.

[100%duncan]

pop trying to get a second T :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Why did Houston get rid of Landry?

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

did i see mario elie?

yesh. an even plumper mario

[100%duncan]

Dice going to work

[Muser]

lol missed wide open dunk

[benefactor]

why would you think of that?

With a lot of talent on paper and year of the NBA under Tyreke Evans belt, the Kings had high hopes coming into the season. Those hopes got wiped out pretty quickly. The Kings went 3-1 in their first four games then managed only two wins in their next 24 games, effectively erasing themselves from relevance in the Western Conference. But that talent on paper has started to show itself lately, as the team with only 12 wins has won three of it's last four games...beating the Lakers in LA and snapping the Hornets 10 game win streak. DeMarcus Cousins has beasted in both of those games, going for 27/10 against the Lakers and going for 25/12 with 7 assists against the Hornets. It will be interesting to see if they continue their hot play against Boston tomorrow night. If they do, the Spurs could find themselves on the second night of a back to back against a Kings team that is playing with more confidence then they've had all year.

[100%duncan]

lol, not a meltdown pls

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

thats a charge dumb ref

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

haha ostrich boy, that was kind gay

[CFH]

Splitter AND 1!

[dbestpro]

The hook has been replaced by the scoop.

[Muser]

Nice move by Splitter

[Spurologist]

Splitter split the defense for the score AND1

[timtonymanu]

Expected a run. Splitter ended it. Great!

[100%duncan]

ok thanks

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol splitter

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Tiago!

[100%duncan]

suddenly a run? damn

[timtonymanu]

This quarter is taking too damn long to end, tbh.

[Spurologist]

:lol

Tyreke with a nice family message to the viewers "FUCK"

[100%duncan]

damn

[CFH]

Lead down to 12, get serious Spurs

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

good job not making things worse gh3

[100%duncan]

Splittttttttterrrrr

[CFH]

Dice to Splitter for the dunk

[Muser]

Tiago with the dunk.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

dyce tip!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

oh lord

[100%duncan]

that putback is the new signature move of dice

[Libri]

Splitter dunked and he didn't fall on his ass.

[Capt Bringdown]

Sweet pass from Dice to Splitter.

[DPG21920]

Dice with the tip in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Game over!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Muser]

Dice putback.

[BanditHiro]

dice tip in!!!1

[timtonymanu]

Good to see the Spurs continuing to play aggressive. Splitter having his best game so far, IMO.

[DPG21920]

Oh wait...

[100%duncan]

damn it neal

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

yes dice

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

the ostrich is beating this game. finally pulled his head out the sand

[Muser]

Loving Splitters play this game, he's actually going up for rebounds instead of being a pussy.

[BanditHiro]

let's go splitter get 20+ points this game

[DPG21920]

His hands have been great as well. Much better today.

[benefactor]

Kings counter punch and the Spurs just keep throwing haymakers. Not tonight, Sacto.

[Spurologist]

Loving Splitters play this game, he's actually going up for rebounds instead of being a pussy.

:tu

Lets hope for consistency

[8FOR!3]

that putback is the new signature move of dice

That's to Dice what the top of the key three was to Horry.

I can picture it right now come playoff time...:lol

"Kickout to Ginobili who's open for three! Oh, it rims out...BUT MCDYESS JUST TIPPED IT BACK IN AS TIME EXPIRES, SPURS WIN, SPURS WIN!" :lmao

:lobt2:

[Spurs Brazil]

Dice with a good pass and a putback to put us up 16

Start the 4th strong and give them no hope

[maddnezz]

Tiago........unbeliveable...good job tonite dude!:toast

[45 bank shot]

Tiago's been playing well

[carina_gino20]

Splitter dunked and he didn't fall on his ass.

:lol

[ohmwrecker]

How high are the Spurs off of last night's win?

[Arc]

"splitter... split the defense" lol these king's announcers are great. can we take them with us!?

[benefactor]

This would be Splitters first NBA double/double, correct?

[Capt Bringdown]

Splitter's 14pts is cool, but the 8 boards is really encouraging.

[100%duncan]

good to see them not letting the kings comeback

[100%duncan]

Maaaanuuuuu tres

[Libri]

Manu 333333333

[CFH]

Manu tresssssssssssssssss

[Spurologist]

mmmmmmmaaaaaannnnnuuuuuuuuu 333333333333333333

[benefactor]

lol Mono

[BanditHiro]

mano for 3!!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

neal...

[EricB]

Splitter earned himself minutes last night as crazy as that sounds.

Tonight he's earning more.

This honestly looks like a game from early November late October.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres

[100%duncan]

dice-splitter man love

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

splitter hurt himself while trying to take out dyce

[GinobiliForTres]

This would be Splitters first NBA double/double, correct?

Right. He had 12 and 9 against Denver i think and that's the closest he's gotten.

[benefactor]

Splitter is a charge drawing machine.

[024]

splitter's screens are kind of funny as he just tackles the defender.

[EricB]

Tiago stepped on a foot there. He better shake it off...

[dbestpro]

Tiago getting a little to loose on his picks.

[IknowU]

Tiago tripped over his shoelaces

lmao

[100%duncan]

manu j

[Spurs Brazil]

Some bs calls on Tiago

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

ostrich block!

[Libri]

great block by Splitter

[Muser]

Tiago with the block.

[100%duncan]

damn splitter is 1 rebound close from a double double

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

can we get some neal wit it, please

[Spurologist]

Is it just me or has Mark Jackson been eating a lot of cheeseburgers over the years

[dbestpro]

Manu did not get fouled. He needs to save it for a real foul.

[GinobiliForTres]

damn splitter is 1 rebound close from a double double

and Pop takes him out lol if i'm not mistaken, he did the same to Manu last season when he had like 14, 9 and 10 against Minny.

[Spurs Brazil]

That ref who called the T on Pop really sucks

[Josepatches_]

Some bs calls on Tiago

Rookie

[carina_gino20]

and Pop takes him out lol if i'm not mistaken, he did the same to Manu last season when he had like 14, 9 and 10 against Minny.

Tiago looks tired, tbh. And last season, Pop asked Manu if he wanted to come back in to complete the triple-double but Manu declined.

[100%duncan]

and Pop takes him out lol if i'm not mistaken, he did the same to Manu last season when he had like 14, 9 and 10 against Minny.

i hope he comes back and get a rebound

[Libri]

and Pop takes him out lol if i'm not mistaken, he did the same to Manu last season when he had like 14, 9 and 10 against Minny.

A lot of time left. He will come back in.

[GinobiliForTres]

Tiago looks tired, tbh. And last season, Pop asked Manu if he wanted to come back in to complete the triple-double but Manu declined.

That's some class.

[Texas_Ranger]

Neal with it Manu!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

it is like the second time neal injured manu this season

[benefactor]

Sacto not even considering playing defense.

[Chase_the_Bass]

Neal REALLY wants some more minutes

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol pop getting out of the way

[smrattler]

Good to see the Spurs being more selective with their 3-point launches tonight. If we had Bonner, we'd have another dozen attempts.

[Capt Bringdown]

What did JA do to draw Pop's ire?

[Spurologist]

Is it just me or has Mark Jackson been eating a lot of cheeseburgers over the years

:rollin

that's Darnell Jackson

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

if you would have told me last summer that this years team would put up 100 points with 7 minutes remaining and it would be no big deal, i'd have said thats completely unbeavable

[Chase_the_Bass]

Lawler's Law

[TDomination]

Haha, duncan making a face while looking at manus cut

[CFH]

Nice move by Blair

[8FOR!3]

What did JA do to draw Pop's ire?

Probably not yet in shape to play legit minutes.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

unfortunately DB still has considerable growing up to do

[Spurs Brazil]

nice move Blair

[carina_gino20]

Man, how much fun would Sean have had calling this game?

[benefactor]

Pop needs to put Splitter back in so he can pull down one more board.

[Chase_the_Bass]

Subs, maybe JA is coming on

[spurs1990]

James looked like an overweight lover at the start of the season.

May be awhile for him.

[EricB]

What did JA do to draw Pop's ire?


Probably his very non chalent play in the first half wasn't appreciated

[100%duncan]

get tp out of the game

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

dammit RJ ostrich needed that board

[bongraider]

blair never learns. he shouldnt be taking those jumpers. he plainly hasnt got it

[100%duncan]

Tp!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

ttttttttttpppppppppppp 3333333333333333333333

[EricB]

Parker's three ball looks fantastic. Needs to shoot more of em.

[Chase_the_Bass]

Anderson on

[CFH]

Quinn and JA in

[100%duncan]

Baby hoook!!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

Splitter FINALLY gets a hook shot to fall

[Muser]

Splitter with a nice hook, wow.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago again!

[Libri]

Splitter FINALLY gets a hook shot to fall

His second tonight.

[Mugen]

that hook has been MONEY all year baby!

[Capt Bringdown]

Tony's dropping 3's and Splitter's hitting sky hooks.
A night to remember.

[Chase_the_Bass]

blair never learns. he shouldnt be taking those jumpers. he plainly hasnt got it

If there is ever a time for Blair open one of those in game it when we are up by 20 points.

[100%duncan]

nice game for us

[it's me]

lol pop helping tony get to the ASG in case DW is out..... playing in garbage time padding his stats lol... i'st too obvious.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

is this our biggest victory with malik commentating?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Splitter having a breakout game, admittedly against poor opposition, but on the back of a great defensive effort against the Fakers, this suggests he might be starting to adjust to the NBA. I certainly hope so! :tu

[100%duncan]

what the fuck? trying to harm splitter