Game Blog: Nets @ Spurs - Feb. 25

[DarkGinobili]

The nets linger around like an annoying relative.

[Spurologist]

beautiful pass by tp

[DarkGinobili]

Timmy!

[Spurs Brazil]

great play after the timeout

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nice play call coming out of the timeout - credit a great RJ screen for freeing up Timmy.

[DarkGinobili]

Tim again

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I fuckin hate that RJ isolation play if it ends up in a jumper.

Me too.


I bet Jerry Sloan is like LMAO

:lol Totally!

[DPG21920]

It's good to see Tim square up, get his legs under him and nail that shot. He has been front rimming a lot of shots this year.

[Spurologist]

lol D'antoni
lol Italy

[CFH]

Bonner 3333333333333333

[DarkGinobili]

Bonner 333!!!

[DPG21920]

Sean is like that comedian that is about to cross that line :lol

Cue the Rough self quote..........

[Velo]

Matty B 33333333

[TIMMYD!]

Red Rocket 33333333333

Spurs 80-68

[timtonymanu]

Bonner really got fuckin robbed from the 3 contest in favor of Durant.

[Spurologist]

Bbbbbboooooonnnnnnneeeeerrrrrrrrrrr 33333333333333333333

[DesignatedT]

there you go bonner. yes sir

[TD21-FTW]

10-2 run.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 3333333333333333333333333333333333

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

So, y'all see what I mean about 2nd halves? I've only been mentioning it for about 12 weeks now... :lol

[timtonymanu]

LMAO Knicks.

[Spurologist]

horrendous D in the 2nd quarter. This seems typical....run coming in the 3rd

like clockwork with this year's spurs

[will_spurs]

Bonner is really solid from downtown... more than previous year. Let's cross fingers for the playofffs.

[CFH]

Hill 33333333333

[DarkGinobili]

Hill 3!!

[TD21-FTW]

Hill!!

[carina_gino20]

Hill!

[Spurologist]

hhhhhhiiiiiiilllllllllll 33333333333333333

[CFH]

Timmy dunk!

[Velo]

BusBoy!

[timtonymanu]

Duncan throw it down!

[DarkGinobili]

Tim with the dunk!

[Reck]

I love Timmy.

[carina_gino20]

Hill's passing has impressed me lately.

[L.I.T]

Is it just me or is TD starting to look a little more sprightly?

[Spurologist]

TD turning back the clock with that SLAM

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

like clockwork with this year's spurs


So, y'all see what I mean about 2nd halves? I've only been mentioning it for about 12 weeks now... :lol

If you're going to quote yourself, so am I. :lol

[Velo]

LOLHome Bounce.

[CFH]

Hill 333333333 buzzer beater, excellent finish to the quarter!

[DarkGinobili]

Hill 333!!!!!!

[TIMMYD!]

GH33333333333333

At the buzzer!

[TD21-FTW]

It's good...

[timtonymanu]

Hill at the buzzer. He stepped it up today which is great to see.

[Spurologist]

:lmao

Hill is en fuego

333333333333333333333333333333333333333333

[TE]

there you go

[timtonymanu]

Is it just me or is TD starting to look a little more sprightly?

Just in time for the final stretch

[Crookshanks]

Fitting end to the quarter!!!! :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol:lol :lol

[DPG21920]

Sean is like that comedian that is about to cross that line :lol

Cue the Rough self quote..........


So, y'all see what I mean about 2nd halves? I've only been mentioning it for about 12 weeks now... :lol


If you're going to quote yourself, so am I. :lol

Stay Gold.

[DesignatedT]

great quarter.

[Fpoonsie]

That's the "Bonez 3 against Sacto in the playoffs years ago buzzer-beating" play.

:cry

[Pauleta14]

This run was all TP

Even if he wasn't efficient scoring, he assisted and rebounded on almost every plays...

[Spurs Brazil]

TD great 3rd quarter. Spurs up 16

[will_spurs]

And a double-double for Parker... not too bad after a relatively slow start.

[Spurologist]

If you're going to quote yourself, so am I. :lol

:lol

I've quoted myself on second half run for the last 5 games or so

[ElNono]

Don't lay an egg in the 4th... just finish them off

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, but we don't play differently in second halves, surely not. This has been happening ALL YEAR. :lol

See the big picture and you can spot the patterns. ;)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lol

I've quoted myself on second half run for the last 5 games or so

...as have I for about 10 weeks now. ;)

[Fireball]

Just in time for the final stretch

Problem is last year TD shouldered the team in the first half of the season - then he was done. Now its the same with Manu ... still like our chances though

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Stay Gold.

Will do. :tu :lol

[L.I.T]

Just in time for the final stretch

Yup. Like clockwork. It seems, not only in this game, but he's attacking a bit more decisively as well.

[CFH]

Damn, Anderson's shot has been off all night

[Pauleta14]

Hill's passing has impressed me lately.


He's seing that Neal can steal his job he doesn't FINALY wake up ...

[will_spurs]

If you're going to quote yourself, so am I. :lol


Haha @ Cavs leading by 10 in the 4th against the Knicks.

I think we've seen all there's going to see about the Knicks today.

[timtonymanu]

Would be nice to see JA hit these shots so he could get more playing time

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The ability to step up the intensity and show 3 or 4 extra gears at both ends is a hallmark of a great team. It's one of the reasons these guys remind me of our our championship squads.

[will_spurs]

He's seing that Neal can steal his job he doesn't FINALY wake up ...

Yeah Hill won the "worst back-up PG" from RMJ a few years ago and doesn't want to pass it on to Neal just yet :lol

[CFH]

There you go JA!

[TIMMYD!]

Anderson 333333333333333333333

[DarkGinobili]

Anderson 3!!!

[Velo]

JA 333333333
Bout time too.

[TD21-FTW]

Finally!

[Juggity]

James Anderson, son

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think we've seen all there's going to see about the Knicks today.

Will's done it, Spurologist's done it, I've done it, c'mon DPG, time to quote yourself... :lmao

[Spurologist]

aaannnnddddeeeersssssoooonnnnnn 33333333333333333333333

[timtonymanu]

Morrow and those stupid fouled at the 3 pt line

[CFH]

Wow, Morrow to the line for 3 free throws again

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This team is deeeeeeeeep. When Splitter works it out we'll be as deep as the Nuggets, only much better!

[Spurologist]

weak call there on the 3 pt foul....didn't get a clean replay look though

[DesignatedT]

wow. terrible call

[DarkGinobili]

Damn Morrow again

[timtonymanu]

McDyess playing pretty bad.

[CFH]

Nets hanging around

[Capt Bringdown]

Dice serving nothin' but weak sauce tonight.

[Reck]

I just dont understand.

[Crookshanks]

Good time out - these pesky Nets just won't go away.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Total bullshit call. Bonner wasn't moving and Morrow's shooting momentum took him into the stationary Bonner.

If anything, the foul was not in the act of shooting but after the shot and was inside the 3pt line.

[will_spurs]

Parker out and the impact is immediate. The lack of play-making is a bit worrisome.

[Fireball]

Parker out and the impact is immediate. The lack of play-making is a bit worrisome.

I think TD being out has more of an impact in this game ...

[Texas_Ranger]

great lineup.

[Spurologist]

if the nets score another unanswered bucket, tp will see the floor

[timtonymanu]

whats with the dumb to's?

Come on 2nd unit. Keep this game far and away.

[Spurologist]

that's a non shooting foul

[TIMMYD!]

RJ sucks balls this game.

[Texas_Ranger]

why the fuck is RJ in the game???

[Bill_Brasky]

Wow Spurs. Playing like shit after that awesome 3rd.

[WeNeedLength]

Jefferson sucking big asscrack...

[TD21-FTW]

RJ is awful...

[Texas_Ranger]

Lopez looks like a good rebounder just against the Spurs.

[Juggity]

We haven't made a shot in like five minutes

[Spurologist]

wow RJ has been garbage on offense. He's getting decent looks.

Nets finally get the ball inside instead of trying to get the home run ball every time.

[timtonymanu]

Perfect. This is the five that should end the game. RJ is playing terrible.

[TD21-FTW]

TD back in the game.

[DarkGinobili]

Hill!!

[CFH]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[DarkGinobili]

Manu!!

[will_spurs]

I think TD being out has more of an impact in this game ...

Not to minimize Timmy's impact but as soon as TP goes out the Spurs go into full "one-on-one streetball" mode. That doesn't really work.

[WeNeedLength]

Sick shot from hill

[Spurologist]

Hill stops the bleeding and finishes off a TOUGH shot and manu scores a deuce for the reverse

[DesignatedT]

:lol elliott. "someone might have to thaw out kris humphries cuz he was frozen right there"

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu doing a good job attacking today

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Sometimes I get mesmerised by WeNeedLength's sig and forget to watch the game... :lmao

[Spurologist]

:lol elliott. "someone might have to thaw out kris humphries cuz he was frozen right there"

:rollin

I wish I had an Elliott feed

[Spurologist]

Spurs now on NBATV

[Fireball]

Not to minimize Timmy's impact but as soon as TP goes out the Spurs go into full "one-on-one streetball" mode. That doesn't really work.

offense did not look better the last minutes with him on the floor, but TD is seriously needed defensively (he is +28)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu doing a good job attacking today

Very much so. And Hill to a lesser extent.

[Texas_Ranger]

that was stupid!

[will_spurs]

Lol @ the Spurs playing La Grange in the arena.

[Spurologist]

Shit. Blair is slow to get up after he charges in Humphries

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, the mutiny in Detroit is ugly. Those players really hate Kuester.

[jeebus]

lol at sean "THE KNICKS ARE BACK!"

[Spurologist]

tp's not hesitating on the Js tonight particularly the 3. He's either confident based on practices OR both has given him the green light OR both. Pop didn't seem too upset from that corner 3

[Crookshanks]

Sean's comments about the Knicks are hilarious.

[WeNeedLength]

Sometimes I get mesmerised by WeNeedLength's sig and forget to watch the game... :lmao

You like? Haha that ass is the shit, no pun intended. :hat

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Melo and Amare is a terrible fit - two guys who love to score but do little else. Melo especially is close to the biggest ball-stopper in the league. And they gave away 3 hard-working, team-oriented players in Felton, Chandler and Gallo.

[CFH]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[carina_gino20]

Manu for the kill!

[Splits]

More of this Manu please.

[DesignatedT]

great shot by manu

[Fireball]

Nice Manu ... stop shooting, keep attacking

[timtonymanu]

Melo and Amare is a terrible fit - two guys who love to score but do little else. Melo especially is close to the biggest ball-stopper in the league. And they gave away 3 hard-working, team-oriented players in Felton, Chandler and Gallo.

Suddenly I'm finding myself rooting for Denver. They certainly picked up some players with heart. I hope NY fails except I like Billups.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu again

[Spurologist]

Manu/tp = best finishing backcourt at the rim in the league

[c whata11]

tp leading the team with 7 boards, thats cool

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

You like? Haha that ass is the shit, no pun intended. :hat

The most beautiful derriere I've seen in a long time. What's the name of the woman who owns it? :)

Manu has obliterated their bigs with his driving tonight. Awesome to watch. I think the ASB did him good.

[Fireball]

Manu/tp = best finishing backcourt at the rim in the league

you mean backcourt ? oh, you edited :lol

[Spurologist]

you mean backcourt ? oh, you edited :lol

:lol just in time

[anakha]

This may be be Parker's only chance at an NBA triple-double.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Suddenly I'm finding myself rooting for Denver. They certainly picked up some players with heart. I hope NY fails except I like Billups.

Yeah, I'm still not sure why Billups was moved. Something like Chandler/Gallo and throw-ins for Melo made a lot more sense to me. I don't understand why the teams swapped PGs.

[will_spurs]

Melo and Amare is a terrible fit - two guys who love to score but do little else. Melo especially is close to the biggest ball-stopper in the league. And they gave away 3 hard-working, team-oriented players in Felton, Chandler and Gallo.

Agreed again. From the same discussion: "Melo is going to join fellow All-NBA No Defense player of the year Stoudemire with future No Defense HOF coach d'Antoni, so things should be working out well. They are going to pad their stats like crazy while allowing 120+ points per night."

[Spurologist]

This may be be Parker's only chance at an NBA triple-double.

ONLY??? No...but didn't know he was only 3 rbds away. He should go Moses Malone on the Nets right now

[timtonymanu]

Seriously Vujabitch's hair is terrible. He looks like a lunch lady.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This may be be Parker's only chance at an NBA triple-double.

...just needs 3 more boards... don't think he'll get them tho.

[Crookshanks]

You gotta give props to this Nets team - they're not giving up

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Agreed again. From the same discussion: "Melo is going to join fellow All-NBA No Defense player of the year Stoudemire with future No Defense HOF coach d'Antoni, so things should be working out well. They are going to pad their stats like crazy while allowing 120+ points per night."

:tu

You were on fire! ;)

[timtonymanu]

LMAO Manu stopper.

Manu is having his best game since his slump began.

[timtonymanu]

Great effort there, Bonner.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

You gotta give props to this Nets team - they're not giving up

True. I think Avery should get some credit for that. He gets full effort out of his teams.

[Spurologist]

:lol

Sasha getting schooled by Manu


You gotta give props to this Nets team - they're not giving up

:tu must be Avery's influence

[Fireball]

Bonner and his short arms ... got bailed out there

[Crookshanks]

good for Matt - he kept his hands on the ball and drew the foul

[will_spurs]

This may be be Parker's only chance at an NBA triple-double.

He's been close to triple doubles many times.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

LMAO Manu stopper.

Manu is having his best game since his slump began.

:tu

[Pauleta14]

finaly Tony scores one...

[Fireball]

garbage time coming up ...

[anakha]

ONLY??? No...but didn't know he was only 3 rbds away. He should go Moses Malone on the Nets right now

Parker rarely gets this many boards, and even more so when he has that many assists. Don't waste this opportunity.

[will_spurs]

You were on fire! ;)

They gave up 115 points to the Cavs so I'm feeling pretty good about my prediction :lol

[Budkin]

Good to see Manu turn it around and Anderson back in the lineup.

[Spurologist]

Doesn't tp know he needs 3 rebounds??? He needs to get in the fucking paint and push out/box everyone...even his teammates.

:pctoss

[Martin R]

RJ with a fishing night.

[Crookshanks]

True. I think Avery should get some credit for that. He gets full effort out of his teams.

Yeah - Sean was saying that Avery never would accept less than 100% even when he was a player. He'd get on to any player - including David and Timmy. I think Avery was a good choice for this Nets team.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Doesn't tp know he needs 3 rebounds??? He needs to get in the fucking paint and push out/box everyone...even his teammates.

:pctoss

Our guys don't care about stats. It's one of the reasons we love them. ;)

[Spurologist]

Our guys don't care about stats. It's one of the reasons we love them. ;)

I must fail at sarcasm

[Juggity]

Our guys don't care about stats. It's one of the reasons we love them. ;)

:tu

[carina_gino20]

I guess Vujacic didn't feel like going for 30 tonight.

[Thompson]

Only beat the Nets by 10; we're lucky Sasha only wanted 8 tonight, and not 30.

[timtonymanu]

20 straight home wins. 48-10 on the year.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yet another solid win.

Nets kept playing, props to them for that.

And the Juggernaut rolls on. :D

[Sisk]

lol tim just pulling avery along

[Sisk]

I guess Vujacic didn't feel like going for 30 tonight.


Only beat the Nets by 10; we're lucky Sasha only wanted 8 tonight, and not 30.

:lol

Was thinking this all game.

[Dex]

20 straight home wins. 48-10 on the year.

I wonder if the 50 streak will continue? :downspin:

[Fireball]

good win, could not save minutes for the starters, but they did not need to hustle to get this W

[Crookshanks]

20 straight home wins. 48-10 on the year.

With a win on Sunday, the Spurs can set a new record for home wins in a row. Since we're playing Memphis, hopefully it will be an easy win.

[will_spurs]

20 straight home wins. 48-10 on the year.

I think they said last time the Spurs had a 20 home games winning streak was the 89-90 season? Or did I hear that wrong?

[Crookshanks]

I think they said last time the Spurs had a 20 home games winning streak was the 89-90 season? Or did I hear that wrong?

You heard right.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I must fail at sarcasm

No, not at all. I know how you think. I was just agreeing with you.

[ElNono]

Good win. We're running out of time to really get our shit together on defense though.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD +29 in 32 minutes

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Thanks to all for a very enjoyable game blog. :) :toast

LAL vs LAC just started, should be fun.

[Spursnlego]

Nice win.
Should have been 15+ though.

[will_spurs]

Funny how close TP's and D-Will's stat lines are.

[Spurologist]

Thanks to all for a very enjoyable game blog. :) :toast

LAL vs LAC just started, should be fun.

:tu:toast

[howbouthemspurs]

shouldve been a 30 point win but ill take it!

[easy7]

Great game, but the Spurs let the Nets hang around for too long...

[Spurologist]

Spurs are 9-0 when Manu scores 25+

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

I think the biggest stat is the 20 wins in a row at home. Considering the fact that Spurs are going to get advantage at home first in the playoffs......

[cutewizard]

Spurs win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

Manu is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

i love it when we coast around like this!!!!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

we are about to reach 50 wins guys!!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

Manu is his old unstoppable self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mingus]

Good win. We're running out of time to really get our shit together on defense though.

Not about getting shit together. They're old, they're pacing. It'll crank up in the playoffs considerably. This team, esp. Manu and Duncan, have another gear.

[jimo2305]

Not about getting shit together. They're old, they're pacing. It'll crank up in the playoffs considerably. This team, esp. Manu and Duncan, have another gear.

i hope so.. because that pacing shit won't work against the big boys in the playoffs :depressed

[Bukefal]

Sweet. Nice game Manu! TP too, 13 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds!

On to the next game :flag: