Game Blog: Warriors @ Spurs - March. 21

[Brazil]

maybe even the first round of the playoffs depending who we play first round.

:lol yeah good idea

[Supergirl]

X-rays were negative, the announcers just said.

[BillMc]

2 Time MVP Goes Out with a foot injury, and what is ESPN Tweeting about?

Mike Bibby's role with the Heat. Yawn...

[Shank]

Science is so amazing these days that they can apparently tell the grade of a sprain with a cursory glance and a thumbs up.

[Mal]

X rays negative

[Spurs Brazil]

X-Rays negative on TD

[howbouthemspurs]

I hope Timmy is ok

[moisaenz]

Manu playing scrappy

[Mal]

When and where is next game?

[ace3g]

why put Bonner back in, just play extra small ball tonight Pop

[BanditHiro]

fuck bonner is back...prepare to lose the lead

[Brazil]

I hope Timmy is ok


X-Rays negative on TD

[howbouthemspurs]

Novak should shoot every time he catches the ball!

[BanditHiro]

fucking bonner is now starting to steal passes from his own teammates

[moisaenz]

I hope Timmy is ok

Is just an excuse to give timmy more rest

[howbouthemspurs]

cant have too many turnovers against this team

[BillMc]

Timmy wants to show his value like Dirk did earlier!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Exclusive: X-Rays negative

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[howbouthemspurs]

Is just an excuse to give timmy more rest

I like that logic

[Mugen]

i can't believe there are people that still defend bonner...Splitter is out of shape and never gets playing time but is already FAR FAR superior defensively...hes even a far superior rebounder when thats one of his biggest weaknesses...jesus christ Pop Apologists.

[Mugen]

don't we have to wait til 2maro to know for sure that theres no ligament damage?

[ElNono]

Manu stepping up against these GSW scrubs... good to see he still has that extra gear...

[c whata11]

Bonner: +6
Splitter: -1

lol

[Ice009]

How confident would anyone here be with Bonner on them?????????????

NBA players love being guarded by Bonner. If you started a poll amongst players 100% of them would probably say they love it when Bonner is defending them. Actually on second thoughts some might say that they don't like it because it's too easy.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago with 8pts 6rebs 3stls at the half

[Brazil]

the bonner hate is funny

[eightG4]

-1 how s that possible?

[BruceBowenFan]

Ok x-rays were negative, but tim will not return.

[DesignatedT]

the bonner hate is funny

it's just annoying, is what it is.

[DPG21920]

:lol he's like 7, let it slide...

:lol

[Ice009]

the bonner hate is funny

Seriously if you were playing against Matt Bonner in the playground or anywhere would you not feel confident????????

This is the thing Pop has to realize. You're making it easy for the other team and harder for your own team by playing this guy for anything other than a scoring drought or when you need a shot or two.

10mpg might be the most you should probably play him in the playoffs.

[BillMc]

it's just annoying, is what it is.

+1 Billion

[DesignatedT]

-1 how s that possible?

obviously the myth that other teams catch up with bonner on the floor is just that since he has one of the highest +/- on the team. and is +6 tonight while Splitter is -1.

Splitter has had a nice game though, am hoping to see a lot more of him in the 2nd half.

[Capt Bringdown]

i can't believe there are people that still defend bonner...Splitter is out of shape and never gets playing time but is already FAR FAR superior defensively...hes even a far superior rebounder when thats one of his biggest weaknesses...jesus christ Pop Apologists.

IMO, Bonner is not the crux of Pop's miscalculation, it's Blair.

[Manudona]

+1 Billion

Times 2

[DesignatedT]

Seriously if you were playing against Matt Bonner in the playground or anywhere would you not feel confident????????

This is the thing Pop has to realize. You're making it easy for the other team and harder for your own team by playing this guy for anything other than a scoring drought or when you need a shot or two.

10mpg might be the most you should probably play him in the playoffs.

You're an idiot. Stop posting.

"If you were playing against him in the playground" You sound fucking retarded.

[DPG21920]

I do think Boston and OKC both got worse with the trade.... what's so funny about that?

Bonners shooting 0-4 great on both ends? what the fuck are you even talking about.... I'd rather have Novak in at this point, Bonner is obviously struggling tonight...

This is the same shit you used to pull with Mahinmi all over again :lmao You would think Mahinmi is the next David Robinson with as much praise he got from you when he was in the game here yet he still rides the pine on another team. It's happening all over again.

Why don't you just shutup about it and maybe Splitter will actually turn out to be decent this time :lmao

The other night, Bonner rebounded well and shot 0-4 and you said he played great on both ends :lol Do I need to link it for you?

You think OKC got worse with Perk? :lol Then why are they 11-2 since the trade? You thought Green was better and Boston is struggling with him.

Ian is getting minutes with the Mavs (a winning team) and is playing solid when he does. My guy is an NBA player while guys you like (whomever the Spurs keep, then eventually let go like Gee over Malik) suck.

You are the worst poster on the site, but not because you troll. You actually watch the games and still have terrible takes :lol

[ElNono]

it's just annoying, is what it is.

Why? Do we need to wait until he gets his ass shipped out before we can start talking shit about him, like TPark does? :lol

[DesignatedT]

IMO, Bonner is not the crux of Pop's miscalculation, it's Blair.

I seem to be leaning this way also.

[BillMc]

Meanwhile, the Knicks are beating Boston. Another step (if Melo and company don't choke) towards clinching HCA throughout.

[DPG21920]

it's just annoying, is what it is.

So is you saying Bonner played well on offense the other night when he missed all of his shots pretty much.

[Mugen]

The other night, Bonner rebounded well and shot 0-4 and you said he played great on both ends :lol Do I need to link it for you?

You think OKC got worse with Perk? :lol Then why are they 11-2 since the trade? You thought Green was better and Boston is struggling with him.

Ian is getting minutes with the Mavs (a winning team) and is playing solid when he does. My guy is an NBA player while guys you like (whomever the Spurs keep, then eventually let go like Gee over Malik) suck.

You are the worst poster on the site, but not because you troll. You actually watch the games and still have terrible takes :lol

it makes sense that T would take stretch 4 who disappears constantly over a legit defensive center though, so you shouldnt be surprised.....

[Obstructed_View]

obviously the myth that other teams catch up with bonner on the floor is just that since he has one of the highest +/- on the team. and is +6 tonight while Splitter is -1.

Splitter has had a nice game though, am hoping to see a lot more of him in the 2nd half.

Very simple. Bonner plays with Duncan and Splitter. Splitter plays with Bonner and not Duncan.

[ElNono]

19 treys attempted in the 1st half... crazy

[Budkin]

duncan out 2 weeks ...

Christ I just tuned in. Glad X-Rays are negative, but ugh.

[Mugen]

tbh, I hope the Ginger goes 5-5 in the 2nd half because i dont think he has the mental toughness to recover from a performance like this before the playoffs....so i'll be pullin for him off to make those shots off those sweet Tiago dimes...:lol

[Pauleta14]

Meanwhile, the Knicks are beating Boston. Another step (if Melo and company don't choke) towards clinching HCA throughout.


this won't happen

[Supergirl]

Ok x-rays were negative, but tim will not return.

Well, Pop wouldn't have him return just on principle, because he's already being cautious with everybody.

But negative x rays makes me breathe a LITTLE easier.

[Ice009]

You're an idiot. Stop posting.

"If you were playing against him in the playground" You sound fucking retarded.

Why do NBA players say get the ball to whoever Bonner is guarding. Rasheed said it in a game once. I'm sure many others have said it.

Our defense had an intimidation factor when we had a twin towers lineup.

Obviously the point I am making is no one is scared of Bonner. NOT one single player in the NBA.

plus minus is a horrible stat. People like you that use that as a main point in their argument like you just did are the retards.

[spurtech09]

so if duncan doesn't come back by this week do you think spurs have a chance of winning any of these tough games with week?

[BillMc]

this won't happen

Sadly, you're probably right. I forgot their choke potential.

[DPG21920]

DT denying that other teams don't attack Bonner and yell it at the top of their lungs right to his face is him just being jelly.

That is just the truth. Bonner can shoot (not in the PO's to date), but he is not a good defender or rebounder.

[BillMc]

duncan out 2 weeks ...

Is that normal human two weeks? Or does Timmy heal like Tony?

[Mugen]

RJ sighting....

[DPG21920]

I did not hear Tim out for 2 weeks, did anyone else?

[Ice009]

Meanwhile, the Knicks are beating Boston. Another step (if Melo and company don't choke) towards clinching HCA throughout.

Knicks are down. They are choking badly.

[ace3g]

Splitter with a double double

[c whata11]

splitter first career double double!!

[DPG21920]

Double Double for Tiago.

[Supergirl]

Bonner is what he is. He's a jump shooter. He shoots the ball very well. He also tends to be in teh right place on defense, even if he's not a good shot blocker or intimidating in the paint. But he's a decent enough defender and decent enough rebounder, which combined with his awesome 3 pt shooting explains his inclusion on the Spurs roster.

[DPG21920]

He wouldn't have picked up that foul on Lee either if Bonner would not have lost him.

[ezau]

Splitter

[BanditHiro]

lol our offensive ball movement is pathetic.

[DesignatedT]

The other night, Bonner rebounded well and shot 0-4 and you said he played great on both ends :lol Do I need to link it for you?

You think OKC got worse with Perk? :lol Then why are they 11-2 since the trade? You thought Green was better and Boston is struggling with him.

Ian is getting minutes with the Mavs (a winning team) and is playing solid when he does. My guy is an NBA player while guys you like (whomever the Spurs keep, then eventually let go like Gee over Malik) suck.

You are the worst poster on the site, but not because you troll. You actually watch the games and still have terrible takes :lol

:lmao well they are actually 3-1 with perkins in the lineup. With wins against Charlotte,Miami and Washington and a loss to Toronto.

Your guy is an NBA player? What are you talking about? Gee plays in the NBA also. How is Mahinmis situation any better then Gee's?

I am the worst poster because I like our head coach, I trust our front office and I don't blame Bonner after every loss :lol got it.

[Supergirl]

Nice! Splitter stepping up with our other big men down.

[Obstructed_View]

DT denying that other teams don't attack Bonner and yell it at the top of their lungs right to his face is him just being jelly.

That is just the truth. Bonner can shoot (not in the PO's to date), but he is not a good defender or rebounder.

He's not that bad, but he's a liability if all-star caliber players who are some combination of bigger, longer, or more athletic start to isolate on him and the Spurs don't do anything about it. I'm unsure why people who like Bonner and want the Spurs to win would want this to happen at any point, let alone happening for several possessions in a row at times.

[Libri]

So when is RJ going to show up? He's been missing in action.

[DPG21920]

Bonner is what he is. He's a jump shooter. He shoots the ball very well. He also tends to be in teh right place on defense, even if he's not a good shot blocker or intimidating in the paint. But he's a decent enough defender and decent enough rebounder, which combined with his awesome 3 pt shooting explains his inclusion on the Spurs roster.

He is no where near a decent enough rebounder to say that. His defense is bad, but he gives effort, which is all you can ask for from him.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago 10pts 10rebs

[Obstructed_View]

Airball. Ouch.

[CFH]

Bonner with an airball?

[ace3g]

I think Bonner is trying to miss further and further away each attempt

[Budkin]

I did not hear Tim out for 2 weeks, did anyone else?

I read on twitter that Bill Land and Sean E mentioned he could be out two weeks. Take that for what it's worth. I say he's back earlier.

[BanditHiro]

lol bonner everytime he misses a shot the golden state warriors make a shot on the other end

[Chomag]

Good, God!! Bonner is sucking!

[ezau]

When was the last time Bonner had a double-double? Pop is kicking himself for not giving minutes to Tiago

[Obstructed_View]

lol bonner everytime he misses a shot the golden state warriors make a shot on the other end

And Splitter's plus minus goes down a little more.

[tdunk21]

Tiago 10pts 10rebs

:tu

:toast

[Mugen]

got the worse aspects of Bonner/Splitter on the last play haha....

[Obstructed_View]

Three fouls in a couple of minutes for Splitter. Yikes.

[DesignatedT]

it makes sense that T would take stretch 4 who disappears constantly over a legit defensive center though, so you shouldnt be surprised.....

but that's the thing... I don't prefer that.

[CFH]

Bullshit call

[Mugen]

gimme a fuckin break with that BS call.

[Obstructed_View]

How nice would it have been for Splitter to be getting minutes all season long so the refs could get used to him?

[bigdog]

Horrible call.

[Supergirl]

Is it possible we've found a team that shoots FTs worse than us?

[Spurs Brazil]

Great block RJ, BS foul in Tiago

[ace3g]

Splitter gets another "rookie call" more PT and that doesn't happen

[DPG21920]

:lmao well they are actually 3-1 with perkins in the lineup. With wins against Charlotte,Miami and Washington and a loss to Toronto.

Your guy is an NBA player? What are you talking about? Gee plays in the NBA also. How is Mahinmis situation any better then Gee's?

I am the worst poster because I like our head coach, I trust our front office and I don't blame Bonner after every loss :lol got it.

It's pretty damn clear to those who watch that Ian is better than Gee. Ian is doing well when he plays on a team that is winning. Gee sucks on the worst team in the league.

OKC is 11-2 since the trade, which goes with what everyone said; Green sucks and losing him did not hurt OKC. Getting Perk helps them as much as losing Green did. End of story.


I love our coach, trust our front office and I don't blame Bonner for losses. Please link to where I do that. I do think that Bonner sucks and doesn't really add much to the Spurs if he isn't scoring. Which in the playoffs has held true. I don't blame the losses on him, but I do see how he hurts the Spurs especially on nights like this.

[Ice009]

Bonner gives great effort. That is all I will say about him on the defensive end. I give him credit for that

His defense is mediocre and his rebounding is below average. CAN NOT, AND WILL NOT say anything better than that.

[Mugen]

get ready to see this team get murdered inside without Timmy for the next couple of weeks.

[DPG21920]

He's not that bad, but he's a liability if all-star caliber players who are some combination of bigger, longer, or more athletic start to isolate on him and the Spurs don't do anything about it. I'm unsure why people who like Bonner and want the Spurs to win would want this to happen at any point, let alone happening for several possessions in a row at times.

I agree. Pop puts him in a position to fail, but there is no avoiding it. If you play Bonner, this is the NBA and every team will attack him. They should. It's the right thing to do.

[Manudona]

Bonner teaching Tiago how to defend without fouling

[BillMc]

Maybe Pop is trying to let Bonner shoot himself out of his slump on one of the weakest teams we have remaining.

Though it didn't work for RMJ last year...

[Obstructed_View]

His team defense is pretty good and he can get hustle rebounds that make a difference. When he's not being singled out and exploited individually there's not much problem having him on the floor.

[NRHector]

Bonner teaching Tiago how to defend without foulingyou are being sarcastic right?

[Obstructed_View]

Well, no problem other than not having someone who's a good defender in his place.

[Ice009]

What is that running backwards defense???????

Who taught Bonner that?

[Pauleta14]

Sadly, you're probably right. I forgot their choke potential.

it's happening... :lol

[Mugen]

but that's the thing... I don't prefer that.

okay, well then i don't understand how anybody could argue that OKC didnt get better from that deal....topic for another thread i guess cuz i didnt see that one that Deep is talkin about...

[Libri]

Tech on Pop.

[DPG21920]

There are a lot of problems with Bonner on the court. Even when he hits shots.

[Obstructed_View]

10 dimes for Parker, 19 in the last two games.

[Mugen]

so Splitters play is a foul but Wrights wasnt...

[Obstructed_View]

I wish NBA Audio League Pass would turn up their radio. I have my volume all the way up and can barely hear it. They must be in a tunnel.

Parker tearing up that ass.

[Libri]

TP floater, nice.

[CFH]

Parker to the rescue

[Mal]

wow, Warriors are pathetic

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Obstructed_View]

so Splitters play is a foul but Wrights wasnt...

Refs call more fouls on guys who play fewer minutes.

I'm curious, though: When Splitter got his third foul, why sub in Dice who also has three fouls?

[Capt Bringdown]

With so much of our roster MIA, good thing we're playing a trash team tonight.

[NRHector]

thank God Bonner is not shooting anymore

[Mugen]

Refs call more fouls on guys who play fewer minutes.

I'm curious, though: When Splitter got his third foul, why sub in Dice who also has three fouls?

Cuz if Pop didnt, then youre lookin at a Novak/Bonner frontcourt....

[DesignatedT]

There are a lot of problems with Bonner on the court. Even when he hits shots.

and No problems with Tiago on the court right? He is flawless.

[BillMc]

Knicks are pathetic, blew a huge lead again.

[Mugen]

thank God Bonner is not shooting anymore

last thing i want is Bonner to pass up shots. if hes gonna be out there then he better keep chucking. idgaf what his percentage is.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN
.ArtGarcia_NBA Sean Elliott reports Tim Duncan (ankle) will be out 2 weeks. That leaves about 3-4 games left in season.

[Libri]

That's better from RJ, taking it to the basket.

[ace3g]

love it "Steve Novak comes in to replace Matt Bonner"!!!

[NRHector]

last thing i want is Bonner to pass up shots. if hes gonna be out there then he better keep chucking. idgaf what his percentage is.

that's funny the first thing I want is for Bonner to pass the ball

[Manudona]

Bonner with a nice pass to assist Parker

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job RJ

[Obstructed_View]

Cuz if Pop didnt, then youre lookin at a Novak/Bonner frontcourt....

Why not just leave Splitter in the game?

[Pauleta14]

With so much of our roster MIA, good thing we're playing a trash team tonight.


+1

I really "fear" the next 3 road games...

[DPG21920]

and No problems with Tiago on the court right? He is flawless.

:lol Sorry, but defense, rebounding and 50+% shooting is more reliable than shitty rebounding and defense.

[ace3g]

Novak!!!

[Obstructed_View]

Bonner Lite

[Capt Bringdown]

Knicks are pathetic, blew a huge lead again.

Celtics D was pretty impressive down the stretch, bottling up the Knicks ballhandlers 30 feet from the rim in possession after possession.

[benefactor]

Take that Bonner!

[BanditHiro]

looks like the matt bonner era has ended...

[DPG21920]

Is RJ allergic to the ball and paint?

[Mal]

Knicks are pathetic, blew a huge lead again.

But they have Stat & Melo !:lol:lol

[benefactor]

Pullin' away.

[Libri]

I like that Novak does not hesitate on his shot.

[Spurs Brazil]

Novak 3333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333

[Mugen]

RJ/Hill need to nut up before the playoffs...they can do more than just be spot up 3pt shooters and they need to start playin like it.

[ace3g]

Novak again!!!

[lazerelmo]

porkchop is off the chain

[DPG21920]

Novak>>>>>>>>>>>________________

[benefactor]

Is RJ allergic to the ball and paint?
I'm really starting to wonder. If he can get to the rim vs the Warriors then he is pretty much useless in that area.

[DPG21920]

j/k

[Capt Bringdown]

Where's Neal?

[DesignatedT]

lol novak. sick

[timtonymanu]

Novak!!!!!

[Obstructed_View]

looks like the matt bonner era has ended...

Novak is Mahinmi, and Bonner is Haywood. Which coach will bench the big paycheck first?

[DPG21920]

RJ brick leads to dunk in transition.

[Spurs Brazil]

Novak on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NRHector]

take that Bonner

[Mugen]

lol you can't hate on Bonner and be a Novak fan...i'm sorry but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

[Juanobili]

Is RJ allergic to the ball and paint?

RJ just read this :lol

[Obstructed_View]

I'm really starting to wonder. If he can get to the rim vs the Warriors then he is pretty much useless in that area.

Well timed conversation...

[CFH]

Damn RJ

[DPG21920]

What do you know, RJ goes to the rim and something good happens :lol

Rocket science.

[benefactor]

lol RJ hears us

[DPG21920]

:lmao The lightbulb turned on.

[CFH]

Looks like RJ is awake

[Obstructed_View]

lol you can't hate on Bonner and be a Novak fan...i'm sorry but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

When Novak starts getting more minutes than any frontcourt player but Duncan let's revisit.

[ace3g]

RJ with the dunk!!!

[timtonymanu]

There we go RJ. Stop shooting like Michael Finley and use your athleticism.

[Mugen]

thank you RJ, wheres that been that last 4 months?

[DesignatedT]

good d dice.

[Obstructed_View]

Man, Spurs can't buy a call at home. If Dice can't get a call, then Splitter's got no shot. :lol

[justinandimcool]

If TD's injury means Splitter, RJ, and Novak get their heads out of their asses then I'm all for it. Two weeks from now we'll be unbeatable :lol

[Obstructed_View]

thank you RJ, wheres that been that last 4 months?

RJ just pulls out enough to win, yo.

[Mugen]

fuckin horrible call on Dice.

[justinandimcool]

Anddddd Hill still sucks

[Manudona]

take that Bonner

Sure, Bonner never hit more than 3 three pointers on a game... l

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job by RJ to finish the 3rd

[Spursnlego]

Sean- And the balls lying...
Bill- Get rid of it...

These Guys are awsome!

[spurtech09]

spurs better without duncan?

[Mugen]

RJ just pulls out enough to win, yo.

Too easy :lol

[Libri]

Why didn't RJ do that before? It seems like he's not consistent with his effort.

[bigdog]

Good to see RJ playing like that, that's the best part of his game, driving like that, nice block too. Also, Novak keeps it coming with those shots. Awesome.

[Mugen]

spurs better without duncan?

any big can look good against the Warriors frontline, especially without Biedrins....we'll see how these guys play when they face Memphis, Denver, Portland this week...gonna be real tough

[Obstructed_View]

Too easy :lol

That old joke has always been my characterization of Tim Duncan's game, but RJ's been living it this season.

[Obstructed_View]

lol Knicks lose by 10.

[ElNono]

Novak doing his best 'RMJ on his peak' impersonation...

[NRHector]

Sure, Bonner never hit more than 3 three pointers on a game... lhe chokes more than he hits

[c whata11]

i know weve got a good lead, but i hate it when hill closes quarters. dude cant do shit.

[Obstructed_View]

any big can look good against the Warriors frontline, especially without Biedrins....we'll see how these guys play when they face Memphis, Denver, Portland this week...gonna be real tough

But nice to get some confidence and some rhythm in a tuneup.

RJ WOOT

[CFH]

RJ continuing to ball

[benefactor]

RJ...:lol

[spurtech09]

rj finally playing his game

[arodz]

Anyone have list of available free agents bigs?

[benefactor]

Great D by Splitter.

[bigdog]

They ran a play for RJ! Finally!!!

[spurtech09]

splitter playing good d

[Manudona]

he chokes more than he hits


Sure, if you say it must be true

[timtonymanu]

Seriously RJ, do more of that.

[Obstructed_View]

Anyone have list of available free agents bigs?

Why? You think one of them can replace Tim Duncan? :lol

[spurtech09]

is splitter the real deal?

[Mugen]

that hook is still garbage.

[Obstructed_View]

is splitter the real deal?

Nah, he'll get a turnover or do something embarrassing and people will fixate on it as evidence that he's incapable of playing in the NBA.

[BanditHiro]

is splitter the real deal?

he is a very serviceable defensive big.

[spurtech09]

so should the spurs sign another big

[DesignatedT]

I would like to see Splitter start in Duncans place while he is out instead of Blair.

[Obstructed_View]

that hook is still garbage.

Better or worse than that little Marion-floater that Blair puts up? At worst it's a wash IMO. :)

[DPG21920]

Tiago is a great passer as well.

[ElNono]

here comes the warriors

[arodz]

Why? You think one of them can replace Tim Duncan? :lol


No, cause if Tim misses the rest of the regular season and Dejaun Blair has an injured wrist, you wanna go with Splitter and Dyce as your only bigs? Dyce is suppose to get LESS playing time right now.

[Obstructed_View]

I would like to see Splitter start in Duncans place while he is out instead of Blair.

Any estimate of how long Blair's out?

[Ice009]

last thing i want is Bonner to pass up shots. if hes gonna be out there then he better keep chucking. idgaf what his percentage is.

I agree with this. I do not want Bonner passing up shots.

Does anyone remember Ray Allen choking his way to the finals in his first season in Boston?

Boston went 7 games almost every series and Ray Allen was just choking it up and by the time the finals rolled around he starting hitting shots because I guess at some point you can't go any lower.

I do want Bonner to keep shooting it because there is a chance he can get over his playoff jitters if he keeps shooting it and gaining confidence. The worst thing would be for him to get scared and stop shooting, and Pop continues to play him.

[Mugen]

Better or worse than that little Marion-floater that Blair puts up? At worst it's a wash IMO. :)

i'll take the Marion floater over the Splitter flip all day, but the Blair J is definitely a wash.

[Mugen]

Any estimate of how long Blair's out?

should be back by Wed.

[DesignatedT]

Any estimate of how long Blair's out?

I thought I saw where he was just going to miss this 1 game.

[BillMc]

So if we keep winning while Timmy is out, does Timmy come off the bench in the playoffs like Tony did last year?

(And yes, I am kidding.)

[Libri]

after rj took that 3 pop got in his ass

So RJ is the type of player who cannot motivate himself?

[CFH]

Any estimate of how long Blair's out?

He's supposed to be back next game

[Spurs Brazil]

Any estimate of how long Blair's out?

McDonald said he'll play next game

[Obstructed_View]

No, cause if Tim misses the rest of the regular season and Dejaun Blair has an injured wrist, you wanna go with Splitter and Dyce as your only bigs? Dyce is suppose to get LESS playing time right now.

So you're just talking about six extra fouls, then? Not a bad idea, particularly if Blair's out for an extended period. I don't think it's the worst thing in the world for the Spurs to have to buckle down and play this last stretch without Timmy. Could really get them ready for a postseason run.

[BillMc]

I thought I saw where he was just going to miss this 1 game.
He's supposed to play against Denver.

[lazerelmo]

http://i52.tinypic.com/1zf4idx.jpg

[Mal]

Any estimate of how long Blair's out?

I heard he is just sitting in case of making it worse. He`s allright

[BanditHiro]

novack is a way better pure shooter than bonner

[Libri]

That might be the first midrange jumper from Novak this season.

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i'll take the Marion floater over the Splitter flip all day, but the Blair J is definitely a wash.

Yeah, I think Blair hit that floater once.

[Mal]

wow this Novak got sweeet jumper

[Mugen]

novack is a way better pure shooter than bonner

Nope. just a quicker release.

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McDonald said he'll play next game

So McDonald found it out on Spurstalk.

[spurtech09]

maybe the sprain ankle won't be that bad and duncan plays against denver

[BanditHiro]

wtf hill...how the fuck can you miss that pass.

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maybe the sprain ankle won't be that bad and duncan plays against denver

It is what it is. I wouldn't sweat it. Best time for it to happen, really.

[Obstructed_View]

Still the biggest problem the Spurs have is a lack of a backup point guard.

[spurtech09]

splitter misses an easy one

[benefactor]

Dunk the ball, Tiago.

[Juggity]

It is what it is. I wouldn't sweat it. Best time for it to happen, really.

Better now than playoffs, but still...fuck

[timtonymanu]

Come on put this damn game away already.

[Mugen]

finish that Tiago, damnit.

[Libri]

Splitter needs to dunk that shit.

[ElNono]

Had flashes of Rasho/Oberto in that Splitter miss...

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn Tiago, you must finish that

[LakerHater]

splitter misses an easy one
goddammit!!!

[Bill_Brasky]

Splitter....DUNK THAT SHIT. YOU ARE 7 FEET FUCKING TALL.

[DesignatedT]

Splitter is definitely fatigued. Guy has trouble running the court.

[Pauleta14]

wtf...can't we close that @#!@# game already ??!!!

[TIMMYD!]

I wouldn't even worry about a comeback, as long as Manu is out there, we'll win.

[NRHector]

oh God please not Bonner again

[duncan228]

Manu lights up the place.

[spurtech09]

manu for the dunk!!!!!!!!!!!

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Splitter is definitely fatigued. Guy has trouble running the court.

And you're surprised by this because...

[Bill_Brasky]

I hope Splitter just learned something from Manu.......when you have an oppurtunity, dunk that shit.

[CFH]

Manuuuuuuuuuuu

[Mugen]

dirty dunk.

[ElNono]

nozzle with the steal and dunk

[Mal]

Why even Warriors trying to win it ?

[Spurs Brazil]

Air Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[Obstructed_View]

I wouldn't even worry about a comeback, as long as Manu is out there, we'll win.

He and Parker have been amazingly cold-blooded this season. I don't know what defines a "clutch situation" but they've been big at squashing the other team's momentum all year long.

[arodz]

So you're just talking about six extra fouls, then? Not a bad idea, particularly if Blair's out for an extended period. I don't think it's the worst thing in the world for the Spurs to have to buckle down and play this last stretch without Timmy. Could really get them ready for a postseason run.


Actually, I'm talkikng about post play, rebounding and interior defense. Yeah, sure we look great against the pathetic Warriors, but we got the Nuggets, Blazers (twice), the Grizzliers and the Celtics coming up.

I know cocky Spurs fans think it doesn't matter cause we've got the best record locked up, but we don't wanna go into the post season losing. And before Spurs fans think Timmy's injury isn't that big a deal, keep in mind this is the CIA Spurs. NONE of us really know the extent of Timmy's injury.

[LakerHater]

Bald white man flexin muscles he dont have! :lmao