Why 76ers?

[Rapper]

why? too tired??? How about tomorrow?

don't wanna see a b2b losses, please!!

say Go spurs Go together

it's hard to see 10 losses before all star break.

[greyforest]

Spurs shot an abysmal 33%, 17% from 3. 76ers almost shot as bad. This was an ugly game to watch.

Tomorrow is the 4th in 5 days - fatigue is definitely going to play a factor.

[jag]

say Go spurs Go together



go away

[timtonymanu]

did you vote for duncan today? if not, i'm so disappointed. should you even be called "spurs fan?''

[YoMamaIsCallin]

It was just one of those games. Spurs had a zillion opportunities to push through and couldn't make it happen. Turnovers, lack of defensive rebounds, and so, so many missed shots. Just one of those plays would have turned it around.

Also Philly historically plays the Spurs very tough on their home court. And Collins has them reenergized. They are playing much better than their record indicates.

It'll be a win tomorrow and also in New Jersey.

[Blackjack]

Size, length and athleticism always give the Spurs trouble when it's found on the perimeter.

Manu's not quite as explosive or tight with his dribble at this stage of his career, which has a team like Philly disrupt his passing and finishing ability. And Tony finds a lot of the same impediments - they can stay in front of him by utilizing their speed and/or the cushion their length affords them to close out and contest his jumper. The longer wings also seem to make a better challenge at the rim than the prototypical big usually can, usually riding Parker or Ginobili on the drive and not allowing them to set up the finish as well with a teardrop or finger roll.

When a team has that type of speed, length and athleticism to clog the interior, usually having 4 to 5 guys with at least a foot in the paint, it puts an extreme amount of pressure on you to hit your jumper. And if the jumper isn't there and you're forced to cram it in the paint, that's when turnovers come about - which inevitably fuels their transition game.

Speed kills . . .

[spursbird]

You're shame to be a Spurs fan. And I really feel sorry you have the same nationality with me.

[Blackjack]

Just read the OP.

Yeah, it's hard to see 10 losses before the All-Star break. NBA history would concur. :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

The image of our 4th quarter offensive sets burned into my retina: Tony or TP dribbling around too much, trying to take ball in the lane only to see 4 Sixers converge in a tight zone. Meanwhile, the other Spurs stand around like statues on the perimeter.

OK, we've got a great record, but would it hurt to have a little bit more movement on O? I think this is a long term issue for us. Lack of balance in general. Everything's great when the jumpers are falling, but when they're not...

I guess for some our record settles this issue, but I've noticed that those wonderful spread-the-floor guys have a tendency to shrivel up in the postseason. More balance would be a nice insurance policy.

[DPG21920]

Lakers with a huge win, Spurs with a bad loss. Let the talking head roll.

[Blackjack]

Lakers with a huge win, Spurs with a bad loss. Let the talking head roll.

Tell 'Em ...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlpGh2C3r-fVgF47riIeSxT_j2NSBHgmkDLEa1bdCZzlzWYwnv

FML :depressed

[tp2021]

The image of our 4th quarter offensive sets burned into my retina: Tony or TP dribbling around too much

Dang it's not all Tony's fault!

[crc21209]

Size, length and athleticism always give the Spurs trouble when it's found on the perimeter.

Manu's not quite as explosive or tight with his dribble at this stage of his career, which has a team like Philly disrupt his passing and finishing ability. And Tony finds a lot of the same impediments - they can stay in front of him by utilizing their speed and/or the cushion their length affords them to close out and contest his jumper. The longer wings also seem to make a better challenge at the rim than the prototypical big usually can, usually riding Parker or Ginobili on the drive and not allowing them to set up the finish as well with a teardrop or finger roll.

When a team has that type of speed, length and athleticism to clog the interior, usually having 4 to 5 guys with at least a foot in the paint, it puts an extreme amount of pressure on you to hit your jumper. And if the jumper isn't there and you're forced to cram it in the paint, that's when turnovers come about - which inevitably fuels their transition game.

Speed kills . . .

+1. If only Philly played like that against everyone though and not only the Spurs...:lol

[Stringer_Bell]

As I correctly predicted in the Rodeo Road Trip prediction thread, the 76ers posed the biggest problem for the Spurs. BUT, the Spurs actually managed to have more control of them defensively, but were completely lost on the offensive side. They just weren't aggressive enough, but I suspect it has more to do with it being a B2B (they're not gonna work themselves to death for baskets if they aren't falling) than the 76ers putting on their usual competitive performances against the Spurs. I hate seeing them on the schedule.

[easy7]

Last night the Spurs could not scored with a whore who was giving it away for free. I don't see that happening again this season.

[100%duncan]

rapper....



fify

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

It's HARD to see 10 losses before All-Star Break?

[spurastic]

So what is they lose to a non-contender in the east. Imagine that it's hard to put 100% into a game like that when one is already tired with the traveling and looking at 4 games in 5 days.

[honestfool84]

it's hard to see 10 losses before all star break.


so the last 15 years as a Spurs fan must have been killing you, then?

again, i say, you're stupid, Rapper.

[TwelveGs210]

Its hard to see you posting your un-educated bullshit here every other day..

nine losses out of 53 games, we are best in not only the west, but the league, and this is hard? You are a stupid fucking idiot, I understand that english is not your first language, so naturally things you say might sound funny, but beyond all that, you really are a stupid fucking idiot.

[spurtech09]

the spurs looked tired...but if the spurs don't turn the ball over the spurs get the win....76ers were scoring on those scoring on those dumb turnovers....spurs beat the spurs

[quentin_compson]

pB-QDUOhOk0

[alchemist]

Last night the Spurs could not scored with a whore who was giving it away for free. I don't see that happening again this season.
:lmao

[PublicOption]

I call these SEASON TICKET HOLDER GAMES

the league picks certain games to help the local team win a game that will make people in that town "hopeful" for next season.....they usually will do this with teams in big markets that are sitting around .500.

[rogcl1]

+1. If only Philly played like that against everyone though and not only the Spurs...:lol

Aside from being the usual thorn in the Spurs side , Philly has won 8 of their last 11 and are playing well and hard right now.

[honestfool84]

it's hard to see 10 losses before all star break.

hey Rapper, screw you! thanks a fricking lot. jackass.