Parker and McDyess out vs Blazers

[duncan228]

More injury news: Tony Parker (strained patella) and Antonio McDyess (bruised back) also won't play vs Portland.



Small correction: Tony Parker's patella is bruised, not strained.

[Dex]

Now it's just getting comical.

[TampaDude]

Loss #4 in a row coming right up... :bang

[Mugen]

lol okay nevermind about tonight's game.

[duncan228]

Pop framed McDyess' absence as precautionary. Hopeful Parker could return for Boston, but not certain.

[Kori Ellis]

Parker's knee was hurt two games ago, I believe. So it's good they sit him out.

What about Manu?

[crc21209]

WTF is going on around here?!?!?!? Is this shit real? Or is Pop just making shit up knowing that there is little chance they win tonight anyway so might as well hold everyone out...

[ginobilized]

it could be a long night of small ball if this is true
oh boy

[TampaDude]

CIA Pop tanking to avoid Memphis, obviously.

[Capt Bringdown]

No Dice, Tony, Manu, & TD? Incredible.

[duncan228]

Small correction: Tony Parker's patella is bruised, not strained.

[BillMc]

I only believe it because Duncan228 is an outstanding Spurs citizen.

Wow.

Still, in a way, it takes some pressure off. What have we got to lose?

Give 'em Hell Hill, Dejuan, Gary, Tiago and....Matt!!!!!

[duncan228]

What about Manu?

Manu's out tonight, haven't heard anything else.

[Sisk]

Cia

[4>0rings]

:lmao

Went from no injuries to everyone injured right at the end of the season.

[Kori Ellis]

Go scrubs go.

[Capt Bringdown]

Move on over...and let Neal take over.

[DMC]

I recall years ago Pop saying, in an interview, that he wanted a certain playoff seed, and depending on the other teams' seeding, he would be able to tell which position he wanted.

I will take a healthy squad over a home game any day of the week or weekend tbh, given those choices. We aren't going to win anything with limping players. A 1st or second round exit with a good show doesn't mean any more than a 1st or second round exit with blowouts, at least not for this team. We are not the Thunder, who are breaking new ground with playoff wins. We either win it all or it's pretty much "we had a great regular season".

Maybe we keep HCA for the playoffs, maybe not. It's going to be hard to keep it for the Finals however, since the Bulls are just a few back and doing pretty good. We will worry about that when we get there however.

I do recall I slightly different bench roster giving Denver hell at home a couple years back. Who knows?

[BillMc]

All the pressure is on the Blazers now. I'm the basketball gods have giftwrapped it for them.

Plus our old guys need some rest.

And...well my half-full glass is nearly empty.

[CubanMustGo]

Bonner and Splitter your starting frontcourt? LMAO

[duncan228]

Upshot: If Spurs end losing streak tonight, down 4 starters on the second night on b2b vs. team that owns them, it will be greatest W ever.

[CubanMustGo]

If you've ever wanted to play for the Spurs, head on down to the AT&T.

[baseline bum]

What the fuck? If the Spurs keep this game within 30 it'll be a miracle.

PG Hill
SG Neal
SF Dick
PF Bonner
C Blair
6 Splitter
7 Novak
8 Anderson
9 Quinn
10 Green

:rollin I can't wait for this one tonight!

[TampaDude]

LOL watch the Spurs actually win this game. :lmao

[Cane]

Parker did grab at his leg and was slow to get up a few times in the past few games. Not to mention that his game revolves around taking hits and falls to the ground. Hopefully its nothing serious but it explains why Tony Parker looked terrible on the road trip.

Seems like Parker rushed coming back just for the sake of those French friends and kids but w/e.

[J_Paco]

Lord, can we be anymore fucked right now?!?!?!


:bang:bang:bang:cry:cry:cry

[CubanMustGo]

RT @JMcDonald_SAEN: Your streak-stopping starters: Hill, Anderson, Jefferson, Bonner, Splitter.

[ALVAREZ6]

goodbye best record in the league, Chicago is knocking on the door

[Capt Bringdown]

Half the roster's out, but still no Splitter in the 4th. Book it!

[BillMc]

If you've ever wanted to play for the Spurs, head on down to the AT&T.

Can D-Rob suit up? He'll probably be there...:depressed

[crc21209]

goodbye best record in the league, Chicago is knocking on the door

Fuck the East, who cares? Wrap up the West first...

[baseline bum]

Shit, might as well start Butler.

[TampaDude]

Hey, look at it this way...there's no pressure on the Spurs tonight.

[baseline bum]

Hey, look at it this way...there's no pressure on the Spurs tonight.

The hell there isn't with LA closing in on the #1 seed.

[Capt Bringdown]

Novak for THREEEEEEE...

[BillMc]

I still give us about a 50/50 shot...

[baseline bum]

I still give us about a 50/50 shot...

Neal would have to drop 40 to have a chance.

[Mugen]

Somebody needs to get a video of LakerHater's reaction to the news when he gets to the AT&T Center...

He might just kill himself at center court :lol

[crc21209]

The Spurs better hope Batum and Roy are out tonight then...

[CubanMustGo]

We got us a rocket scientist on twitter, someone needs to get this genius on SpursTalk:


RT @LookitsJulie (http://twitter.com/#%21/LookitsJulie) Julie Ann Miris I would not be surprised if the spurs lost tonight. Tim duncan...tony parker..manu ginobli..and antonio mcdyess aren't playing

[SenorSpur]

You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille...

[J_Paco]

L.A. is only 4 games back and the Spurs have no margin for error. Our best record status could be gone by next Monday or Tuesday. Fuck, why is all this shit piling up at once?!?!?!?!?!

[tdunk21]

Parker's knee was hurt two games ago, I believe. So it's good they sit him out.

What about Manu?

manu out with a bruised quad.....

[bigdog]

Awesome. Only big on the bench is Blair, and he's not big. Excited to see RJ and Anderson at the 4 tonight.

[admiralsnackbar]

Pretty safe bet this will be a slaughter, but it'd be nice if Pop took RJ aside before the game and told him to maybe wake the fuck up and represent.

[tdunk21]

is it too late for a 10 day contract signing?

[ploto]

Looks like they are just taking the loss and letting bruised and/or old guys rest on a b2b.

[BillMc]

I'm in love with that girl in J_Paco's signature.

[Mal]

Who will play against Blazzers ?

[BillMc]

Maybe at the end of the game, George Hill will be yelling "I shook up the world!" Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) style!!

And if not, we're resting for Boston.

[baseline bum]

If Pop's throwing the game, I'm watching the damn Powerade Jamfest instead.

[Mal]

For bookie it is situation where all in for Blazzers, but I dont have enough balls to bet against Spurs. Neal, Hill or even Dicky could go crazy tonight.

[duncan228]

...Popovich said the decision was made considering with an idea to providing extra rest and not aggravating exisiting injuries.

“Money time is approaching with the playoffs,” Popovich said.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/28/tp-mcdyess-also-missing-for-tonights-game-vs-portland/

[BillMc]

For bookie it is situation where all in for Blazzers, but I dont have enough balls to bet against Spurs. Neal, Hill or even Dicky could go crazy tonight.

Even the much-derided Bonner shoots lights out now and again.

[Budkin]

Goddammit! This has gone from a dream season to an utter nightmare!

[duncan228]

...Duncan is progressing from his ankle sprain, but still is not ready to play.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/28/tp-mcdyess-also-missing-for-tonights-game-vs-portland/

[duncan228]

And...


Hill will be playing with a hyperextended knee.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/28/tp-mcdyess-also-missing-for-tonights-game-vs-portland/

[suitedkings]

Its gonna be weird when in the 4th with the Spurs playing 4 on 5 since they refuse to play Splitter during the 4th.

[Brazil]

And...



http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/28/tp-mcdyess-also-missing-for-tonights-game-vs-portland/

:lol

[ManuBalboa]

Neals got this shit.

[chazley]

I'm actually really excited for tonight's game. Will be fun to see RJ have a chance to finally shine. Also will probably see Tiago get 35+ minutes.

[jeebus]

And...



http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/28/tp-mcdyess-also-missing-for-tonights-game-vs-portland/
There's the cherry on top! :lmao

[Mal]

geez

[benefactor]

Good. Zero expectations.

Perhaps they will get lucky and the Blazers will play down to their level.

[Doe]

Good. Zero expectations.

Perhaps they will get lucky and the Blazers will play down to their level.

That's what I'm hoping for.

[Dex]

Okay 228, we've had enough bad news for one night. :lol

*shoots the messenger....then shoots self*

:pctoss

[DPG21920]

Spurs need the number one seed. Pop better not f it up with his cute little antics.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn :(

[DMC]

Let's see if Portland sits their starters.... Nate doesn't need another injured starter. :lol

He's in by at least a game and a half, he should relax and cruise to the playoffs.

[Dex]

Spurs need the number one seed. Pop better not f it up with his cute little antics.

How are injuries Pop's fault?

I don't like it one bit either, but the fact remains: having healthy players come playoff time is more important than having the first seed.

Sure, it would be a damn shame to lose it, all things being considered, but it would do us no good if the team is run into the ground to get it.

Resting the players may be a gamble, but I think the right call if they are hurt. Playoffs are right around the corner, and this is where that cushion, while quickly evaporating, is so important.

[duncan228]

Okay 228, we've had enough bad news for one night. :lol

*shoots the messenger....then shoots self*

:pctoss

:lol

Something a bit better. :)



From what I've heard, if these were the playoffs, Duncan would be taped up and playing right now.

[DMC]

Some would think we are damn fortunate to have any games to cushion us in the event of injury, nevermind having 4 or 5 games to the 2nd seed.

[DPG21920]

How are injuries Pop's fault?

I don't like it one bit either, but the fact remains: having healthy players come playoff time is more important than having the first seed.

Sure, it would be a damn shame to lose it, all things being considered, but it would do us no good if the team is run into the ground to get it.

Resting the players may be a gamble, but I think the right call if they are hurt. Playoffs are right around the corner, and this is where that cushion, while quickly evaporating, is so important.

Plenty of teams play a little banged up. If the guys aren't injured, they should play. IMO the first seed is THAT important.

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao fucking wow.

Tlong just got wood.

[roycrikside]

I said after the last Portland game that they should've rested Tony and Manu and put all their eggs in this Monday game basket. Oh well.

[Giuseppe]

Spurs need the number one seed. Pop better not f it up with his cute little antics.

Deep, hittin' the nail on the perverbial head. Pop playin' games, like Manu did last night and got hurt because of it. Like player///like coach.

[Dex]

Plenty of teams play a little banged up. If the guys aren't injured, they should play. IMO the first seed is THAT important.

I agree that if they are healthy, they should play.

If they aren't healthy though, they shouldn't be out there forcing the issue. And I don't think this is just a matter of Pop resting players.

Parker has played like kaka the past couple of games.

[J_Paco]

I'm in love with that girl in J_Paco's signature.

:lol:lol:lol

You ain't the only one, brother. Stole it from another poster awhile back, but can't for the life of me remember the model's name.

[silverblk mystix]

This is absolutely freakin' GENIUS!

Instead of the lakers settling for the #2 seed and resting some important pieces...

they will go all out to try for the #1 seed...

ONLY to have the spurs SMASH the gas pedal again right before the season ends...
:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Priceless!

Spurs will STILL get the #1 seed...but the lakers will be a bit worn out...

then will gear up to play.....







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MEMPHIS :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Genius!

[wunderkindepiphany]

Good for Tony, he was out of it last night. He's been a workhorse. Put the owness on the bench.

[TD 21]

Spurs need the number one seed. Pop better not f it up with his cute little antics.

Agreed. And it's not just about having the number one seed, it's about how they'd lose it, if they lose it. It would be beyond demoralizing. It could potentially crush their psyche to the point where they're unable to recover and are eliminated earlier than expected.

With two days off after this, this game should have been about winning at all costs, repairing confidence and sending a message to the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies of the world. Not worrying about managing minutes or sitting key players out with paper cuts. Instead, they could easily be staring at a five game losing streak and potentially more and have to run their key players into the ground until game 82 to secure home court. They should be going hard now, in this next handful of games and trying to have it wrapped up going into that final back-to-back, so that the big three and McDyess can get a week off before the playoffs.

[BillMc]

:lol:lol:lol

You ain't the only one, brother. Stole it from another poster awhile back, but can't for the life of me remember the model's name.

Well here's to you for posting it! :toast:toast Many thanks!

[Cessation]

I guess it doesn't matter if its first or second seed, not like the spurs beating the lakers in wcs, with home court or without. They would need a miracle to pull of the upset.

[J_Paco]

I agree that if they are healthy, they should play.

If they aren't healthy though, they shouldn't be out there forcing the issue. And I don't think this is just a matter of Pop resting players.

Parker has played like kaka the past couple of games.

Uh, Parker had a monster third quarter and gave use the lead while Manu was out yesterday. Things are looking bleak right now, but I agree that resting the players/player healthy is more important than seeding.

I'm just worried about the ridiculous confidence L.A. is building right now. They're steamrolling people while we're struggling to compete and remain healthy.

[BillMc]

Pop has been far from perfect, but health over seeding (or threat of loss of seeding) is the correct call

[iminol]

I bet my money on Blazers tonight. 2 times. Few hours ago, when they're paying 2.35 on Blazers win, and some minutes ago (2.0). Bwin, easy money.

[Bito Corleone]

CIA Pop tanking to avoid Memphis, obviously.

Except NO sucks and will end up with the 8th seed. If the Spurs aren't careful they're going to end up tanking their way into Memphis.

[Juanobili]

should I.... should I even watch this game?

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN:
One positive injury update: Ran into Manu Ginobili walking into the arena tonight. Looked much better than leaving Memphis last night.

[TD 21]

Please. You don't think Parker and McDyess are fully capable of playing this game? You don't think Duncan and Ginobili wouldn't be playing if this were the playoffs? Why do the Spurs always think they have to pick one over the other?

The Lakers pick both and it always works out for them. I didn't see Bryant miss a game when he looked to have messed up his ankle. I didn't see them resting Odom when he had shoulder soreness earlier in the season. They're not resting Fisher now just because he's old. Are they paying for it now? But every time a Spur has a paper cut, they're out indefinitely.

[ColinB]

:lol:lol:lol

You ain't the only one, brother. Stole it from another poster awhile back, but can't for the life of me remember the model's name.

Shay Laren.

[Manu-of-steel]

I'm still excited to see Tiago and James Anderson on the court tonight. Let's see how they will play.. This is not an easy game for the blazers, especially with batum and roy also out. I'm looking forward to a spurs win tonight.

[Creation88]

is this what we have to look forward to post-Championship era

[Frenzy]

I can't believe tonight's line up.

[Rummpd]

Anderson is playing well!

[Thomas82]

The silver lining is that Pop might be forced to play Splitter in the 4th qtr. tonight.

[Rummpd]

The silver lining is that Pop might be forced to play Splitter in the 4th qtr. tonight.

Expect Blair and Bonner sigh groan

[siraulo23]

cia pop resting his big three and vet mcdyess

im hoping...

[justinandimcool]

All 4 would be playing if this was a playoff game right? RIGHT?

[jimo2305]

it's good to see those players not suited up for the game.. they're getting the fkn rest they need.. that's what ive been clamoring for during those pointless games they played earlier this month.. it's just unfortunate that injuries had to happen for pop to get the message

[TD 21]

The rest they need? They've played less than any other stars in the entire league. How much rest do they need? Why is it okay for the Lakers old ass core to continue to play heavy minutes and seemingly not feel the effects, but this team constantly get's the "they need rest" excuse?

I'm tired of the excuses. They need to all be playing next game and play until home court is wrapped up. I don't care how many minutes it takes. At this point, that shouldn't be priority. It isn't for any other team, why does this team always have to be different?

Surrendering home court in the fashion they'd do it, if it happens, could be damaging for their psyche. They need to rebuild their confidence by not only winning a few games, but beating a few credible teams. That should be the only priority at this point.

[spurtech09]

if im right sean said manu and duncan might play on thursday....