Game Blog: Spurs @ Heat - March. 14

[Mugen]

Didn't think we'd win this game, but very disappointed in how the Spurs came out.

Their play since the All Star Break is cause for a lot of concern.

[timtonymanu]

Maybe the Spurs should have just gone off to those slow 1st half starts like they use to. This great start to the year has made them look like they can challenge teams without even trying. The Lakers started out like shit. They look focused now. The Heat started out like shit. Looked focused. Then they struggled again. Looked focused now.

[lefty]

LMAO at those blaming Joey

Even if he was a Spurs fan, we would have lost this game


We are just playing like utter shit tonight

[Spurologist]

Sooo....when are the Spurs supposed to start playing defense?

it's only March

[Gagnrath]

This isn't all on the refs hell I wouldn't put it over 25% on them.... its a poor game by everyone on the spurs not named duncan or dice, questionable line-ups in the first half by popovich, a generally cold shooting night, and then every time momentum seems to be going spurs way a couple of whistles.

[ElNono]

If I'm Dice I'm fucking pissed.... he actually came to play tonight

[pjjrfan]

Tony and Manu are having a turnover contest. And neither one has any inclination to pass the ball to an open teammate.

[polandprzem]

I'm going to sleep


Spurs are a joke


SPAM my ass !!!!!!!!!!!!!


They are playing worse and worse

[Holden_Caulfield]

where the fuck is gary neal.

[mingus]

coming right up: Bonner/blair 'frontcourt'

lol

[Nathan89]

Must be difficult playing when you feel like you playing against eight.

[NRHector]

Pop play the scrubs no way we are going to win this one, there is some serious homecooking

[Supergirl]

Spurs and Heat have each made 22 FGs this game...but the Spurs have 4 pts in Fts and the HEat have 19. Wow.

[TIMMYD!]

Sooo....when are the Spurs supposed to start playing defense?

Our offense is what is fucking us up.

[Juggity]

Game isn't that far back yet, I wouldn't put it out of reach if somebody steps up and takes charge of this directionless offense

[Crookshanks]

Sooo....when are the Spurs supposed to start playing defense?

Kinda hard to do that when the refs are calling a foul on just about every possession. Spurs look lost because they don't know how to play without "fouling". This is just a pathetic game. I really hate these kinds of games because the Spurs weren't playing great anyway, and then the refs just took them out of any kind of rhythm. Makes for ugly TV - why would the league want that?

[crc21209]

Every little bump on the Heat is a foul on the Spurs...WTF?!?!?

[Capt Bringdown]

Pack it up... didn't bring it tonight.... this team can show zero swagger at times and it's a huge problem

The worm turned in the 1st quarter when they turned a lead into a deficit. Pretty clear it was going to be an L at that point.

Something spooked them in the 1st and they've never recovered.

[timtonymanu]

Game isn't that far back yet, I wouldn't put it out of reach if somebody steps up and takes charge of this directionless offense

yea but that's too much to ask with these guys. they seem content with just making the playoffs at this point.

[boutons_deux]

embarrassed by Lakers, and by Heat. Will Fri @Mavs be different?

[Warlord23]

TD's planning to foul out and get some rest

[Brazil]

Tony and Manu are having a turnover contest. And neither one has any inclination to pass the ball to an open teammate.

tony has one TO for 5 assist :rolleyes

[Libri]

Refs called a foul against the Heat :wow

[crc21209]

Heat already in the bonus again. Hell, might as well just let the Heat start off in the bonus for every quarter....

[lefty]

Refs called a foul against the Heat :wow
Those black jerseys fooled them

[Nathan89]

The refs normally like to even out the calls when the game is out of hand. You know to make it look like it was officiated fairly.

[Crookshanks]

The worm turned in the 1st quarter when they turned a lead into a deficit. Pretty clear it was going to be an L at that point.

Something spooked them in the 1st and they've never recovered.

Someone discovered Stern's game plan and the Spurs realized they weren't going to be allowed to win this game. :lol :lol :lol

[pjjrfan]

It's ain't over yet

[Reck]

I dont understand the Spurs.

They knew the Heat were gonna give them hell so why did they come out with such weak shit?

Championship #5? I think not.

Its looking more like a second round exit.

[crc21209]

:sleep

[CFH]

Wow, another shot clock violation

[dbestpro]

Neal catching Hill's disease.

[ShoogarBear]

So . . . for those of you who wonder what's the problem with relying on your offense in the playoffs . . .

[crc21209]

People are just holding the ball for 6-8 seconds at a time now. No ball or body movement whatsoever....

[Libri]

Those black jerseys fooled them

hehe

[mingus]

frankly i have no idea what the Spurs are trying to do offensively or defensively.

[spurspokesman]

Lets make this respectable

[crc21209]

22 FTA's to 4....Wow.

[Gagnrath]

hum fouling out bibby to put chalmers in seems like a net + for the hest.

[pjjrfan]

Well, Tony and Manu seem determined to not pass the ball to Neal where he can do the most good.

[Caeman]

Stop bitching. This game was rigged. One teams works its ass off for a shot (getting fouled constantly), and the other gets their baskets handed to them from the line (on top of the fact that they get away with moving screens like a muther). Just call it a night and move on. The game belongs to the Heat because the game was handed to them; nothing anyone (including the spurs, short of another 17 3s night) was gonna stop it. I mean, they fucking shove the Spurs under the basket after a made shot....

[NRHector]

take the fucken shot jesus

[lefty]

People are just holding the ball for 6-8 seconds at a time now. No ball or body movement whatsoever....
Pretty much what went wrong with Miami during their losing streak

[alchemist]

game out of reach = refs calling it the other way now

Spurs didn't make it easy on themselves with that horrible lineup

[dbestpro]

The refs normally like to even out the calls when the game is out of hand. You know to make it look like it was officiated fairly.

Sshh! Ancient NBA secret.

[Brazil]

we are soft, time to admit it

[Velo]

Run the shooters off the line, Clog the lane. Same strategy as LA used on us.

[Killakobe81]

Spurs look bored, no focus. That block by wade was sick if u a heat fan sad 4 a Spur one.2years ago Duncan finishes that.

[spurastic]

Refs will now start calling fouls on the Heat so that the discrepancy is not so obvious.

[Nathan89]

Neal catching Hill's disease.

That's why I don't go to games. I will not be able to pass my classes if I catch it.

[Gagnrath]

over the back for an o rebound gets the heat an easy 2.

[mingus]

So . . . for those of you who wonder what's the problem with relying on your offense in the playoffs . . .

now where are all of the people who merely point to the record as validity? where are all the noncritics?

[JohnnySixString]

Oh...so I see that Rockets game DIDN'T wake them up either.

:rolleyes

[Crookshanks]

22 FTA's to 4....Wow.

Yeah - it's been that kinda night. I think I'll put my time to better use than watching this game. All it's doing is making me very mad and making my blood pressure go up. Not worth it when it's just so obvious this game is a loss. Refs aren't fully to blame - but they sure do suck tonight!

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job Tony

[crc21209]

In other news, I fucking hate when they wear their Home white's on the road....:td.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs look bored, no focus. That block by wade was sick if u a heat fan sad 4 a Spur one.2years ago Duncan finishes that.

I'm really hating this "coasting" attitude they are displaying. I only see the hunger in Tim, Manu, Tony, Dice, and Neal's eyes. Everyone else on the team just looks like they're content with being on the team with the best record.

[Capt Bringdown]

I dont understand the Spurs.

They knew the Heat were gonna give them hell so why did they come out with such weak shit?

Championship #5? I think not.

Its looking more like a second round exit.

If the 3 ain't fallin' we don't have a lot of options. Kinda like the old Suns and Mavs.
Regular season wonders & playoff failures.
Enjoy the regular season.

[ElNono]

Spurs look bored, no focus. That block by wade was sick if u a heat fan sad 4 a Spur one.2years ago Duncan finishes that.

TD saving it for the playoffs, tbh, fwiw, :rolleyes

[Ice009]

How did Pop feel good about this game? The start of the 3rd quarter reporter said he felt good about the second half.

Is he delusional? He doesn't have a good feel for his team sometimes because they looked horrible, no way you could have felt good about them coming into the second half.

[Killakobe81]

Heat do get home cooking but most good teams do. Whining about refs is futile u probably don't mind when u get those same calls at home.

[Nathan89]

The refs normally like to even out the calls when the game is out of hand. You know to make it look like it was officiated fairly.


game out of reach = refs calling it the other way now

Spurs didn't make it easy on themselves with that horrible lineup

I guess it is clear to everyone what nba refs like to do:depressed

[Mugen]

Spurs will lose a talent contest against the elite teams every time. They'll need a balanced effort offensively and defensively to contend in the playoffs and obviously you did not see that tonight.

[Caeman]

It's not just the free throws (although they're basically free points), but the fact that one teams gets to play rough with no consequences and the other team has to take it like a bitch. It gets tiresome and fucking boring; when you see that shit, you call it quit and move on.

[spurspokesman]

Yeah - it's been that kinda night. I think I'll put my time to better use than watching this game. All it's doing is making me very mad and making my blood pressure go up. Not worth it when it's just so obvious this game is a loss. Refs aren't fully to blame - but they sure do suck tonight!

My thoughts also.:toast

[Pauleta14]

Well, Tony and Manu seem determined to not pass the ball to Neal where he can do the most good.

They are closing on Neal and all the 3 pointers!!!! :bang

Tony could have 8 or 9 ast already with a slighlty better efficiency...

[Brazil]

At least TP is trying

[crc21209]

In all honesty, the reason the Heat defense looks fucking amazing tonight is because the Spurs are making them look amazing by holding the ball for too damn long and not moving it or moving bodies at all....

[lefty]

Pop giving a pep talk :wow

[Gagnrath]

Grr This game is making me mad I look at the spurs players playing poorly and want to comment on them not being in it but I have a hardf time going play your heart out and put your body on the line, to have the structure of game against you. Special with pop declaring this a practice.

[Crookshanks]

It's not just the free throws (although they're basically free points), but the fact that one teams gets to play rough with no consequences and the other team has to take it like a bitch. It gets tiresome and fucking boring; when you see that shit, you call it quit and move on.

This X 1,000 :bang

[Killakobe81]

Lol POP working on conditioning!

[Caeman]

In all honesty, the reason the Heat defense looks fucking amazing tonight is because the Spurs are making them look amazing by holding the ball for too damn long and not moving it or moving bodies at all....

And the Heat get to hold, grab, push, shove, jump over your back.....

[crc21209]

Heat do get home cooking but most good teams do. Whining about refs is futile u probably don't mind when u get those same calls at home.

I would understand getting SOME calls at home, not every single one....

[spursince#99]

they might as well put me out there...I bet I could at least draw contact and get 2 the line...AND make a damn freethrow...

[Caeman]

The Spurs call it quits because its not worth getting tired over a game that was handed to another team.

[crc21209]

Tp 33333333333333333333

[Juggity]

At least Duncan made one of those...:(

[Spurologist]

ttttttttppppppppppp 3333333333333333

[Libri]

another TP 3

[ace3g]

Parker continuing with his POW honors

[Death In June]

I'm surprised that wasn't called, the way Wade flailed around like a fucking spaz.

[crc21209]

That kind of night for the Spurs, that ball bounced awkward as hell on that missed shot by Wade....

[timtonymanu]

cut it to single digits and we have a chance.

[Brazil]

TP is working his 3 pointer

[timtonymanu]

Losing another rebound.

[Spurologist]

Nnneeeeaaaalllllll 333333333333

[crc21209]

When fucking trash ass Magloire is making shots, forget it....:lol

[ace3g]

Neal with it!!!

[Juggity]

Neal with that!!

[lefty]

Daamn

Pop's speech is working !!!!

[Holden_Caulfield]

neal sighting!!!

[Supergirl]

FINALLY someone off the Spurs bench makes a shot...the Heat bench sucking it up, you expect that. Not the Spurs.

[Crookshanks]

Someone just needs to kill Joey Crawford. He's too ugly to live.

[crc21209]

Damn RJ was shoved to the ground there on that LeBron shot....

[DPG21920]

Neal is not scared. Hello fellow Spurs fans. I am back from my brief journey of cleansing the board of dumb ass laker fan.

[Brazil]

cut it to single digits and we have a chance.

Miami has an history of blewing double digit lead, if you win this quarter even by one pt anything is posssible

[DPG21920]

These turnovers are gruesome. This Heat defense is amazing.

[timtonymanu]

Wow fuck. Like i said, they can cut the lead, but the Heat just go on a run.

[Brazil]

:(

[Spurologist]

we.....can't.....make......stops

[Juggity]

Well, shit. Hope we can turn it on in the 4th as per usual...

[crc21209]

Neal hesitated on that shot...fucking horrible decision...

[BanditHiro]

our offense is retarded

[CFH]

Spurs had a chance to get it down to single digits but blew it

[Libri]

Neal is not scared. Hello fellow Spurs fans. I am back from my brief journey of cleansing the board of dumb ass laker fan.

:tu

[Crookshanks]

Miami has an history of blewing double digit lead, if you win this quarter even by one pt anything is posssible

As evidenced by Miami's 5-game losing streak, they don't know how to play and win without the help of the refs. They're so used to getting a lot of points at the freethrow line that they don't know what to do if they don't get the calls.

[Supergirl]

Spurs have come back from bigger deficits than this in the fourth quarter this season...

[crc21209]

Neal is not scared. Hello fellow Spurs fans. I am back from my brief journey of cleansing the board of dumb ass laker fan.

He looked scared on that last possession....

[spursince#99]

god damn you neal...bitch be ready 2 shoot

[timtonymanu]

Well see the energy looked better after the Pop speech. Goddamn these guys just can't bring the energy to start the game.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

A full 12:00 minutes left in the game. Miami is known for blowing leads, and Spurs will have to step up the defense and shooting in the 4th quarter.

[Spurologist]

Wade asking for zebra help when he's already been receiving it all night. Pathetic

[ElNono]

Bonner tiiimmmeeeeee!!!!1111!!1111

[Cant_Be_Faded]

LOL LeBron...what a twat

He was too much of a pussy to take and miss another buzzer beater

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner was so bad that Pop went small

[TD 21]

Way to give elite teams confidence against this team, justify what everyone thinks about this team and destroy their own confidence against elite teams.

This coach is ignorant and stubborn and he's going to contribute to costing this team a championship. Next game, I want to see Splitter as the backup five and the secondary Nowitzki defender.

Speaking of that game, they need to go all out to win it. I don't give a shit how many minutes it takes from the starters. This team needs to beat an elite team or two before the playoffs begin, in order to have some confidence going into the playoffs. Right now, they're starting to look like the team we saw from 08-09 right through to the second half of last season.

[crc21209]

If Wade or LeBron or both somehow start the 4th quarter on the bench, the Spurs MUST make their run then and there....

[itzsoweezee]

LOL @ blaming the refs. Here's the easy, foolproof way to beat the Spurs: don't give them any open looks from three. It's so easy and it never fails. What impact Popovich's "system" has made to this offense. Truly a genius.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs have come back from bigger deficits than this in the fourth quarter this season...

True, but when did we last see that since the all star break?

[boutons_deux]

it would nice if the Spurs could get 80 pts

[ElNono]

This coach is ignorant and stubborn and he's going to contribute to costing this team a championship. Next game, I want to see Splitter as the backup five and the secondary Nowitzki defender.

:lol Not happening...

[crc21209]

LOL LeBron...what a twat

He was too much of a pussy to take and miss another buzzer beater

He didnt wanna make his FG% worse...:lol

[TD 21]

:lol Not happening...

I realize that.

[4>0rings]

LOL @ blaming the refs. Here's the easy, foolproof way to beat the Spurs: don't give them any open looks from three. It's so easy and it never fails. What impact Popovich's "system" has made to this offense. Truly a genius.
Exactly, all they had to do was watch the tape of the Lakers game.

[Juggity]

Next game, I want to see Splitter as the backup five and the secondary Nowitzki defender.

:lol There's no way he'll get any minutes unless we're up by 50 with one minute left in the 4th

[BanditHiro]

do the heat starters ever rest

[crc21209]

Neal fucking sucks tonight.....

[Supergirl]

as evidenced by miami's 5-game losing streak, they don't know how to play and win without the help of the refs. They're so used to getting a lot of points at the freethrow line that they don't know what to do if they don't get the calls.

this

[timtonymanu]

Neal is trash today. First time in a while.

George Udrih consistently trash

[crc21209]

Every WIDE open 3-pointer is rimming in and out. Just not our night guys.....

[Death In June]

Well, no one over 6'7, that's one way to go, you fucking twat.

[ElNono]

3 possessions, 3 threes...

[CFH]

3 missed 3's in a row, oy vey

[BanditHiro]

can't make a shot

[LakerHater]

DAMN, awesome shot Manu!!!!

[BackHome]

Way to give elite teams confidence against this team, justify what everyone thinks about this team and destroy their own confidence against elite teams.

This coach is ignorant and stubborn and he's going to contribute to costing this team a championship. Next game, I want to see Splitter as the backup five and the secondary Nowitzki defender.

Speaking of that game, they need to go all out to win it. I don't give a shit how many minutes it takes from the starters. This team needs to beat an elite team or two before the playoffs begin, in order to have some confidence going into the playoffs. Right now, they're starting to look like the team we saw from 08-09 right through to the second half of last season.

+1

The worst coached game by Pop I have seen in a long time.....

[Holden_Caulfield]

that was magic. manuuuuuuu

[IronMexican]

:lol spurs contenders

[Spurologist]

:lol Zebras can't even call a blantant offensive foul on Bosh

[Death In June]

Novak is ahead of Tiago on the depth chart

[IronMexican]

that was magic. manuuuuuuu

:lol listening to k-pop.

[Warlord23]

If we're planning to chuck like the 05 Suns, I'd rather see Novak in the game than Manu

[ElNono]

There it is

[crc21209]

Game over. Spurs didnt give a flying fuck tonight.....

[4>0rings]

And just like that...

[LakerHater]

THIS GAME IS FUCKIN OVER!!!


...jus look at the Spurs faces!

[Libri]

:pctoss

[BanditHiro]

this all could have been avoided if we made our open shots..

[TampaDude]

Ballgame...but hey, Boston lost, so fuck it.

[DPG21920]

So we have now seen what it's like to play contenders when they are focused. Two nasty blow outs.

When the Spurs play good teams that are focused, they have really, really ugly losses. I have made the observation before.

[Chomag]

lol Novak.

[Holden_Caulfield]

here comes splitter!!!

[Ace]

Lol Spur fans blaming refs for lack of speed and suck ass D.

[noles1983]

spurs shitting the bed. really getting tired of this jekyll and hyde bullshit

[ElNono]

:lol spurs contenders

If the Heat is the measure to be contenders then the Lakeshow is SOL :rolleyes

[boutons_deux]

When the Spurs are bad, they are VERY BAD. Embarrassingly bad.

[Supergirl]

Ok, it's over. Refs aren't even going to pretend to call offensive fouls as the Heat are allowed to bowl over the Spurs. Pop needs to throw it in now and let the Heat think they can actually play ball. As Crookshanks said, Heat can't win without the refs' help.

[lefty]

:lol spurs contenders
At least we are not 0-2 vs the Heat :blah

[Greg Oden]

lol sporks

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Blair at center? F microsmallball.

[DesignatedT]

blair was clearly fouled. no chance to win this from the start.

[alchemist]

hopefully Ginobili is alright, nothing worst than getting blown out and losing a starter.

[timtonymanu]

Fuck you Spurs! This is not a championship team.

[Doe]

I know it's been said before, but fuck Hill is playing like a sissy cuckold.

[Spurs Brazil]

Our bench is fucking horrible tonight

[Death In June]

Disrespected again. Celtics/spurs looking pretty mediocre these days.

[Spurologist]

Novak with an excellent fastbreak pass to Wade

:lmao

[NRHector]

playing like pussies tonight

[boutons_deux]

Will the Spurs pull the same shit @Mavs?

[ElNono]

coooaaassstttiiinnngggggg..... :lol

[Killakobe81]

Wow deadly fastbreak. Manu is a known flopper but that was a charge on bosh

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

So we have now seen what it's like to play contenders when they are focused. Two nasty blow outs.

When the Spurs play good teams that are focused, they have really, really ugly losses. I have made the observation before.

That Blair/Bonner front court combo is a real winner, ain't it?

[Spurologist]

Novak with an excellent fastbreak pass to Wade

:lmao

[Death In June]

Still haven't seen Manu take over games this season the way he did in 08 and 09.

[Spursnlego]

LeBrooms' dunk was nice...

[spurspokesman]

So we have now seen what it's like to play contenders when they are focused. Two nasty blow outs.

When the Spurs play good teams that are focused, they have really, really ugly losses. I have made the observation before.
:toast

[DesignatedT]

It just seems like the game doesn't even matter to us. It's pretty hard to get up for games when you virtually have the #1 locked, its human nature. Sad but true. We are not even close to giving our full effort out there tonight, seems like we don't even care what happens.

[IronMexican]

If the Heat is the measure to be contenders then the Lakeshow is SOL :rolleyes

:lol caring about a game in December


The Heat came out strong and beat the Lakers on Thursday. They are contenders. Nothing wrong with losing a tough game. :lol hitting jumpshots and winning a title.

[Chomag]

3 possessions, 3 threes...

Can't help but wonder if they practice anything else the a play for a 3 point shot in practice sometimes, :lol

[DesignatedT]

So we have now seen what it's like to play contenders when they are focused. Two nasty blow outs.

When the Spurs play good teams that are focused, they have really, really ugly losses. I have made the observation before.

Teams have also seen what it's like to play the Spurs when focused..... what's your point?

[DPG21920]

Wade's tenacious effort is awesome to watch. He has really been playing balls out lately.

[crc21209]

It just seems like the game doesn't even matter to us. It's pretty hard to get up for games when you virtually have the #1 locked, its human nature. Sad but true. We are not even close to giving our full effort out there tonight, seems like we don't even care what happens.

+1. Just by looking at them you can tell. The passes arent as crisp, the rotations arent crisp, the energy just isnt there.....

[ShoogarBear]

this all could have been avoided if we made our open shots..

--Phoenix Suns 2005-2007

[Ice009]

Spurs will lose a talent contest against the elite teams every time. They'll need a balanced effort offensively and defensively to contend in the playoffs and obviously you did not see that tonight.

Yep.

I recall fans calling Bosh soft after the game in San Antonio saying that Blair can kick his ass every time. That's not going to happen. The talent level of Bosh is a lot higher so it doesn't matter if he is soft. He has more talent, which usually wins out on average. To counter that the Spurs need to play balanced. They're not going to win going one on one as they are usually out talented to consistently rely on that.

Same as the first Lakers game where Blair dominated. That won't happen consistently because the other guys have more talent.

Spurs gotta bring more energy and play smarter. ROLE PLAYERS HAVE TO HAVE this drilled into them.

I don't know how they came out so soft (The reserves), everyone knew Miami would be pissed off so what do they do? They simply take it up the ass. That is soft. That is not Championship caliber at all.

[ElNono]

What's TD doing out there?

[crc21209]

Maybe Pop told them to tank this game to make Friday's game even more important....:lol

[NRHector]

why are the starters still playing, there is no way we are going to win this one

[BanditHiro]

fuck we should have just let bosh go in to the paint instead of giving him all those jumpers

[4>0rings]

Why is Novak out there scared like a little bitch to do anything.

[DPG21920]

Teams have also seen what it's like to play the Spurs when focused..... what's your point?

It's one thing to beat teams when they aren't up for you. The Spurs knew LA and MIA would be up for their last meetings.

[crc21209]

--Phoenix Suns 2005-2007

Except that team never had heart or balls to begin with. :lol

[spursince#99]

man I hate this team when they play like utter bullshit...

[spurtech09]

wtf...spurs still stuck on 65 points....this is championship material?why is it when the spurs lose...they lose really really really bad?

[polandprzem]

It just seems like the game doesn't even matter to us. It's pretty hard to get up for games when you virtually have the #1 locked, its human nature. Sad but true. We are not even close to giving our full effort out there tonight, seems like we don't even care what happens.

U don't have #1 fucking spot yet, and spurs playing horrible

[bresilhac]

Spurs are coasting...

[ElNono]

:lol caring about a game in December

I don't care, but looks like you do... We beat this Miami team two weeks ago...


The Heat came out strong and beat the Lakers on Thursday. They are contenders. Nothing wrong with losing a tough game. :lol hitting jumpshots and winning a title.

Miami is not a contender...

[IronMexican]

At what point in this game is Bosh going to brand all the Spurs bigmen(if you can call 6'7 players bigmen)?

[Spurologist]

Neal is cold blooded.....confidence is never an issue

[Death In June]

4 days without another game.

[Juggity]

Just want the fuckin' playoffs to start already, so tired of coasting through terrible games like this and the Laker game.

[Chomag]

Spurs offence is keep chunking it untill it goes in.

[lefty]

James Anderson sighting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

And you don't get to 54-12 just shooting jumpshots...

[Brazil]

Wade's tenacious effort is awesome to watch. He has really been playing balls out lately.

Wade is having a great season he is too much overlooked IMO during the mvp discussion. Lebron arrived everybody thought Wade would be "sidelined" a little but Wade is playing great and showed he is still the boss of the Miami heat.

[IronMexican]

I don't care, but looks like you do... We beat this Miami team two weeks ago...



Miami is not a contender...

Heartbroken from a loss to Orlando just a day earlier. Understandable.

[T.I.]

Wait, are you guys serious right now? It's clear we're not going to win but atleast have pride in your team. We can't win them all, it's one game.

[spurtech09]

spurs detroyed miami at home now miami is detroying them.....I thought the spurs were better than this....

[crc21209]

At what point in this game is Bosh going to brand all the Spurs bigmen(if you can call 6'7 players bigmen)?

Actually, only Blair's 6'7. Bonner's 6'10, and Dice is 6'10. Nice try though...:tu :lol

[Ace]

Spurs are not contenders

[ShoogarBear]

Except that team never had heart or balls to begin with. :lol

True, but the point is when you're not playing good defense, don't say the reason you lost is because you needed more offense.

[DesignatedT]

It's one thing to beat teams when they aren't up for you. The Spurs knew LA and MIA would be up for their last meetings.

So when we get beat by good teams its because they are focused and when we beat good teams its because they aren't focused... :lol got it.

[Crookshanks]

4 days without another game.

Gives them PLENTY of time to watch this game film over and over and over and over until it sinks in that they have to give a damn if they actually want to win a game. :ihit

[ElNono]

Heartbroken from a loss to Orlando just a day earlier. Understandable.

I thought I heard all the Lakerfan excuses... guess not :lol

[TampaDude]

Fuck this shit...we still got HCA...GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[Spursnlego]

What is it with this team with the meltdowns on the road, besides Lakers game.:wtf

[bresilhac]

Spurs are not contenders

You're an idiot.

[ElNono]

After the 30 point beatdown, this was expected, but disheartening... that said, the meltdown in these forums is going to be worse than the actual loss... nothing wrong with losing a game on the road... It's not like Miami is a direct competitor in the West or likely to make it to the Finals...

[Nathan89]

Love the message pop is sending the guys.

Tim shot has been on tonight.

[NRHector]

spurs detroyed miami at home now miami is detroying them.....I thought the spurs were better than this....Pop telling them they got tomorrow off is a sign of him giving up already so they gave up already :bang

[Spurologist]

Haven't all our losses been blown outs????

[Death In June]

Gives them PLENTY of time to watch this game film over and over and over and over until it sinks in that they have to give a damn if they actually want to win a game. :ihitEh, they should have been there after the Laker loss.

[crc21209]

Clear offensive foul on LeBron....no call.

[ElNono]

The problem is if they pull this shit against the Mavs...

[Chomag]

Now Anothny is scoring on our front line...

[ShoogarBear]

Great, now it's the Joel Anthony Show.

[4>0rings]

2 Shitty passes and a weak ass block attempt from Jimmy Duncan....

[crc21209]

Spurs can't even set up a good double team, they get a foul called on them.....:lol

[Holden_Caulfield]

lol. playing for pride.

[crc21209]

:lol Damn...no call on Wade?

[Brazil]

Spurs are not contenders

because the heat are ? :lmao

[weebo]

The spurs are fuckin soft

[HarlemHeat37]

This loss was expected..Miami was out for revenge, and the Heat have been motivated since the Lakers game..Spurs have been coasting for a while now..

However, after blowout losses against LA and Miami, the Spurs better come out and beat the Mavs..

[ShoogarBear]

Is the Dallas game on Friday nationally televised?

[Ace]

Manu trying to flop lol

[T.I.]

Why are our starters still in? No use risking injury over a game that's petty much over.

[Chomag]

Ok Pop, pull all the starters out. They don't look like they want to be there rigth now anyway,

[Juggity]

Well. It wasn't a blowout until now. 21 down is definitely a blowout.

[ElNono]

Hill has 10 or so games to grow a pair...

[ElNono]

and :lmao @ Bonner for 3 more seasons :lmao

[NRHector]

why are the starters still playing?

[IronMexican]

:lol this game

[alchemist]

this is what I hate about the Spurs sometimes, they wait until they're down 20 with 5 minutes to go in the game before they go into attack mode.

[ElNono]

:lol this game

This we agree with :lol

[spurtech09]

you know what...come on spurs you can do it....go spurs go...I believe....don't give up have some honor.....:).....

[DPG21920]

Wade is a beast. Spurs need someone with that energy. If Wade can do it, so can the Spurs.

[spurtech09]

spurs are going to catch up watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

why are the starters still playing?

I don't know, but I hope Pop realizes he needs to lit a fire on their asses...

[timtonymanu]

Hill has 10 or so games to grow a pair...

I'm already 85% given up on this guy. If he grows no balls in the playoffs, he HAS to be traded. Neal is already a better player than him.

[Juggity]

Almost all spurs wins are close and almost all the losses are blowouts.