Playoffs Game Blog: Spurs @ Grizzlies - Game 3 - April 23

[ManuBalboa]

Refs missing obvious charge calls on both sides.

[Bill_Brasky]

God this fucking team making fatshit Randolph and half-retard Gasol look like fucking beasts.....this is god damn pathetic.

[NewJerSpur]

Got to get it under 10 before the half.

[td4mvp21]

So are we resting Duncan for next season or what?

He doesn't spread the floor :depressed

[timtonymanu]

haha such a pussy team. We need a tough guy like Tony Allen. Too many soft nice guy pussies on this team.

[TIMMYD!]

Fuck. We suck.

[Capt Bringdown]

Blair is out there flopping. What the hell?

He is dumb as dirt.

[Creation88]

i have zero confidence this defense can turn it around. game could be done.

[IronMaxipad]

Duncan is resting for the second half.

[noles1983]

man what i wouldnt give to be able to sneak into the spurs locker room at the att center and fill it with charmin

[NewJerSpur]

haha fluke T!!!!!!!!!

Blown charge.

[Warlord23]

Hope Pop pulls the plug early and gives the vets a lot of rest.

[gaKNOW!blee]

fucking comical

[El Contusion II]

Bonner and Blair both go for the rebound using both arms, and Fucking Zeke, Zebo, Zekbo, whatever the fuck his name grabs the ball with one fucking arm.

[Fireball]

man what i wouldnt give to be able to sneak into the spurs locker room at the att center and fill it with charmin

:lol

[LkrFan]

odom or bynum should have been included in the deal

The Grizzlies didn't want to take on more salary. Kwame Brown had an expiring $9M contract. At the time it was one of the biggest ones in the league. The Grizzlies wanted to save some dough and rebuild. So they pulled the trigger on a trade with the Lakers.

[DJ Mbenga]

get tiago out there. shouldnt he know somethig about gasol from european ball

[Juggity]

What in the name of fuck is going on.

[cheney212]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????? is all i can say

[Nathan89]

So are we resting Duncan for next season or what?

Pop continues to not play the players heavy minutes. He is the only coach that does this bullshit in the playoffs.

[DJ Mbenga]

oh my god espn adding insult to injury. the fisher .4 commercial

[noles1983]

Hope Pop pulls the plug early and gives the vets a lot of rest.

whats the point? Fuck their rest they dont deserve it. I woul leave them out there the whole fucking game until they cant even stand. Fuck them

[VaSpursFan]

who are the imposters claiming to be the spurs?

[realtimmyfan]

Fuck Randolph

[DMC]

There's a silver lining. If we lose this game, we have more reason to win the next one and we can take it to 7 games, less rust. Rust kills teams.

CIA Pop

[NewJerSpur]

By the way, I do agree that either Duncan or Dice should probably be on the floor with Bonner or Blair.

[Capt Bringdown]

Considering how we barely won game 2, it's looking like Memphis has Pop's number.

[Spur-Addict]

Still early. Can't let this get out of control.

[Texas_Ranger]

That's just pathetic. Can't watch this shit anymore. I hope they lose by 30. Fucking Pop and pussy players.

[Fireball]

This kind of feeling sets in ... this feeling I had last season when Phoenix took a 3-0 lead ...

Where is TIMVPs so called mentor now?

[IknowU]

FUCK YOU POP

Grow some balls and make the right rotations you cunt!!

[Nathan89]

He is dumb as dirt.

He has high BBIQ:rolleyes:lol

[texbumTHElife]

There's a silver lining. If we lose this game, we have more reason to win the next one and we can take it to 7 games, less rust. Rust kills teams.

CIA Pop

:lol
:toast

[VaSpursFan]

pop is totally getting outcoached by lionel freaking hollins...

[ersinert]

so tiago really sucks that he doesnt deserve even a minute in the game? what the hell

[ManuBalboa]

I think I know what is going on (srs). Pop had to play long season after long season when they were piling up rings. After a while he got burnt out. Once he got the taste of a long quiet summer of good wine and tranquility, he liked it a little too much. Notice how Pop started taking the team overseas for pre-season camp. That wasn't enough. He wants the full summer off.

[WildcardManu]

Why the fuck did he save duncan the entire season just so he can play even fewer minutes?

[NewJerSpur]

Neal and Matt short on the longrange jumpers, hopefully they loosen up as the game goes on. Neal's doing a good job going inside off the fake.

[itzsoweezee]

Why the fuck is duncan still sitting on the bench?

[DMC]

Most of all it's about getting out there, getting exercise and having fun with your teammates.

[El Contusion II]

Gandolf and Gaysol: 8-13 for 19 points
Turd Towers: 2 flops

[noles1983]

lol parker you fucktard. They are lucky this isnt in SA, they woule be booed off the court

[NewJerSpur]

Keep driving Tony.

[Nathan89]

Considering how we barely won game 2, it's looking like Memphis has Pop's number.

Memphis is similar to the lakers because of their big man talent but they are tough as nails.

[Spurologist]

TD is getting over himself with Splitter

[NewJerSpur]

3 straight stops, DICE BABY!!

[DMC]

They shouldn't keep score. It's not right for these guys to feel like losers after playing well. I think they should hand out trophies to both teams after a nice malt and burger for them.

[Josepatches_]

Gandolf and Gaysol: 8-13 for 19 points
Turd Towers: 2 flops

:depressed

[Fireball]

Gasol is playing heavy minutes

[NewJerSpur]

Flagrant? Kidding.

[rasho8]

man... if we only had 2 seven footers sitting on the bench... oh wait. WE DO!! Tim Duncan and Tiago Splitter.... fuck.

Might as well leave Blair in.

[4>0rings]

C'mon

[itzsoweezee]

Spurs making a run without Bonner on the floor. NOT A COINCIDENCE, Boner apologists.

[texbumTHElife]

Gandolf and Gaysol: 8-13 for 19 points
Turd Towers: 2 flops

You guys are killing me. The Spurs are playing like shit and Duncan must be hurt or something, but y'alls comical rants make it almost ok.

[DMC]

When Bonner entered, there was, I think, a 10pt swing in just a few minutes. He was directly responsible for the first 6 including the stupid foul at the other end of the floor for no fucking reason that put the Spurs over the limit.

[Mal]

Nice run with Dice - Blair lineup

[4>0rings]

Pop, there's a fucking reason short people dont play basketball professionally ya moon face bastard.

[Creation88]

Duncan must have tweaked his ankle. why the FUCK is he still sitting?

[duncan228]

Duncan was stretching his bad ankle in the first....

[NewJerSpur]

Get it and keep it under 10 going into the half, Memphis starting to cool off and Pop doing the right thing having Dice out there with Bonner.

[Sisk]

Alright, I'm done defending Pop when it comes to Blair. Sit his ass. He's worthless. No way Splitter would play this terrible.

[DMC]

Pop knows this one is out of reach, he's throwing in the towel early and saving Tim for the next game.

[WildcardManu]

Should be down by more the way they are playing but Memphis softening up and with the fast break taking off...

[itzsoweezee]

Keep Bonner on the bench, please!

[Oh, Gee!!]

I hope the grizzlies beat the Lakers

[rasho8]

That wouldnt be fair to the silver dancers. Tiago MUST sit.

[duncan228]

@ Your guess as good as mine. RT @RodGQ how come Pop doesn't put in a bigger body,,, say Tiago?

[Capt Bringdown]

Memphis is similar to the lakers because of their big man talent but they are tough as nails.

I'm not having that - Memphis is an 8th seed, nothing special. No way they should have the Spurs in their hip pocket to such a degree.

[NewJerSpur]

Duncan was stretching his bad ankle in the first....

:wow

Any word pre-game or did somethinghappen in the 1st?

[Velo]

More attack at the rim. More FT's til we get close.

[Nathan89]

This forum used to be full of Blair lovers.:lmao

[Fireball]

Nice run with Dice - Blair lineup


well, we are not solely against Bonner (he works good with Duncan) or solely against Blair ... but Blair/Bonner together proved to be suicide ... if Tiago gets no playing time Blair should get back in the starting lineup

[Spur-Addict]

Neal and Matt short on the longrange jumpers, hopefully they loosen up as the game goes on. Neal's doing a good job going inside off the fake.

Neal is definetly a bright spot in this half with his activity on both sides of the ball.

Additionally, we're getting more aggressive on both sides of the ball as a team. I like the penetration as of late with the assertive manner.

[dbestpro]

I love how Pop blames team defense when he goes to the Turd Towers. When Gasol holds the ball over his head neither Spur big wannabe could even jump and block his shot.

[DMC]

I'm not having that - Memphis is an 8th seed, nothing special. No way they should have the Spurs in their hip pocket to such a degree.
It's all about Matchups. You could say the same for Charlotte vs LA. They owned LA but couldn't beat even shitty teams.

[duncan228]

:wow

Any word pre-game or did somethinghappen in the 1st?

Collision with Conley in the first.

[realtimmyfan]

I have zero confidence right now

[NewJerSpur]

More stops and rebounds.

[WildcardManu]

With this line up they should be running the shit out of ZBO and Gasol.

[El Contusion II]

This team has been pretty resliant all year in spite of Pop's shitty ass line ups. I'm hoping this trend continues

[Nathan89]

I'm not having that - Memphis is an 8th seed, nothing special. No way they should have the Spurs in their hip pocket to such a degree.

They tanked to become an 8th seed.

They had a major injury to one of their top guy which probably resulted in some losses.

[NewJerSpur]

Collision with Conley in the first.

Damn, thanks.

[Mal]

well, we are not solely against Bonner (he works good with Duncan) or solely against Blair ... but Blair/Bonner together proved to be suicide ... if Tiago gets no playing time Blair should get back in the starting lineup

Thats the point. Blair/Bonner could work next to prove 7 footer. But together they are too small and too soft to compete with Gasol/Randolph/Arthur combination

[cheney212]

DAMNIT get stops and dont settle cuz every shot is short get to the ft line

[rasho8]

Spurs seem to be doing much better defensively without Bonner.... hmmmmmm......

[NewJerSpur]

With this line up they should be running the shit out of ZBO and Gasol.

:tu

Nice pass by Z-bo, looking like Barkley

[NewJerSpur]

Appreciate the hustle RJ.

[Spur-Addict]

Great hustle on back to plays by RJ

[Mal]

I like the way RJ is playing this series.

[rasho8]

great pass by Z-Bo

[Refocus]

I'm pretty sure every one of our double teams has led to a wide open basket. :/

[Josepatches_]

I love how Pop blames team defense when he goes to the Turd Towers. When Conley holds the ball over his head neither Spur big wannabe could even jump and block his shot.

[Juggity]

Maybe Pop is just no longer interested in winning games.

[rasho8]

cmon Timmy!!!

[cheney212]

can parker do something this god damn series wake the fuck up

[ffadicted]

Its crazy how much better Hill looks then parker

[NewJerSpur]

Nice move George.

[Fireball]

TP sucks

[texbumTHElife]

Anyone else notice Hill barely got across mid court in time after the jump ball? Kid really needs to get his head out of his ass.

[rasho8]

Pop wants to go to Graceland. He is sitting there like "Fuck this game, hurry and lose already. I gotta see Elvis."

[NewJerSpur]

Dice got fouled on that shot.

[boutons_deux]

Grizz are the better team.

[Mal]

Spurs play absolutely no D

[Capt Bringdown]

They tanked to become an 8th seed.

They had a major injury to one of their top guy which probably resulted in some losses.

Our coach is putting lineups on the floor that match our weakness to their biggest strengths, making them look much tougher than the really are.

[El Contusion II]

I fucking hate that shot Dice.... pass the fucking ball!!!!!

[Splits]

It doesn't matter who is playing. Our defensive intensity is pathetic.

[noles1983]

layup drill

[rasho8]

Grizz are the better team.

No they aren't. We just arent using all of our team.

[TIMMYD!]

Lol.

[Spurs Brazil]

Parker is getting killed by Conley. I didn't see this one coming

[timtonymanu]

LMAO whole team and especially Pop.

[realtimmyfan]

I hate watching this crap any longer

[timvp]

2.5 games in and Memphis looks like the No. 1 seed.

:depressed

[texbumTHElife]

Can we get a vbookie for who will have more assists between Tony Parker and Zach Randolph?

[ManuBalboa]

looooooooooooooooooooooooomao, THEIR BIGS BANG THE PAINT - OUR BIGS SHOOT 15' Js

[Velo]

Offense is getting there. Defense? What defense?

[Fireball]

I am not on the edge of my seat anymore as I was the first two games ... bad sign ...

[rasho8]

Parker is getting killed by Conley. I didn't see this one coming

I didnt see Parker missing 90% of his shots this entire series.

[timtonymanu]

Parker is getting killed by Conley. I didn't see this one coming

Add Conley to the list of PG's TP gets intimidated by. Miller, Bibby, and Conley now.

[dbestpro]

Memphis is made for Splitter. He guards the paint and is able to alter teams that like to attack the basket. Yet he sits.

[Juanobili]

fuck this round, for real

[LakerHater]

Man SPURS D sux!!

GAME OVER!!

[noles1983]

that big USAA sign needs to be changed to fuck you pop

[peskypesky]

looooooooooooooooooooooooomao, THEIR BIGS BANG THE PAINT - OUR BIGS SHOOT 15' Js

we have bigs?

[texbumTHElife]

Tony is so distracted by his own ridiculous shoes he can't play defense. Take those clown shoes off and play some GD defense.

[timtonymanu]

Memphis is made for Splitter. He guards the paint and is able to alter teams that like to attack the basket. Yet he sits.

he missed training camp :cry
he doesn't spread the floor :cry
he hasn't gotten over himself :cry

- Pop

[Capt Bringdown]

Spurs weaknesses are Dice, Blair and Bonner. Memphis racking up easy scores against these turds.

[NewJerSpur]

Nice block.

[Nathan89]

Our coach is putting lineups on the floor that match our weakness to their biggest strengths, making them look much tougher than the really are.

I agree with this but Pop doesn't.

[Spurologist]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/1114/pg2_g_popovich_400.jpg

[El Contusion II]

At the begining of the series didn't Parker say something to the effect of " well they wanted us, so they got us"... yeah Parker, way to show em..

[4>0rings]

that big USAA sign needs to be changed to fuck you pop
:lol I would pay for that.

[Refocus]

Tony looks fucking terrible ..

[ffadicted]

Good shot there

[NewJerSpur]

Timmy in the nick.

[peskypesky]

nice pass from tony

[Warlord23]

This series is somewhat reminiscent of the Hornets series, where the games in NO got out of hand fairly quickly with the Spurs unable to stop the Hornets, and the offense not firing either. Even if we win this series, if it goes 7 games, OKC probably sweeps us in the 2nd round.

[texbumTHElife]

At the begining of the series didn't Parker say something to the effect of " well they wanted us, so they got us"... yeah Parker, way to show em..

I think that was Tim. Who has been MIA today too.

[peskypesky]

ugh

[NewJerSpur]

Damn Tony.

[4>0rings]

http://www.hornets247.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Popovich.jpg

[ffadicted]

If we end up losing this series, we have to look no further then Tony Parker when searching for reasons

[rasho8]

nice brick from TP. Well done.

[NewJerSpur]

Bad pass by Z-Bo.

[Capt Bringdown]

Memphis shooting 56%

[El Contusion II]

Spurs weaknesses are Dice, Blair and Bonner. Memphis racking up easy scores against these turds.

throw Pop on to that pile while your at it.

[NewJerSpur]

Damn Manu.

[Josepatches_]

Parker is getting killed by Conley. I didn't see this one coming

It seems Parker is done for this series.He looks exhausted.

[rasho8]

If we end up losing this series, we have to look no further then Tony Parker when searching for reasons

We can look right past him at Pop and say "WTF? No bigs at all? fucking idiot."

[Fireball]

Note to Battier: such an ugly head needs hair

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony stop with those soft jumpers and attack. Please stop, you look pathetic now

[peskypesky]

fucking hilarious. spurs are like the 5 Stooges

[NewJerSpur]

Good defense by RJ and good help.

[tenbeersbold]

Christ bring in Novak and Tiago at this point!!!!

[Libri]

:(

[ffadicted]

What a fucking joke of a defense by tim

[Pistons < Spurs]

I'm nor sure if I've ever seen the Spurs look this bad in the post season.

[Mal]

Out of gas.

[NewJerSpur]

Nice pass by Conley.

[Juanobili]

:bang

[duncan228]

At the begining of the series didn't Parker say something to the effect of " well they wanted us, so they got us"... yeah Parker, way to show em..

It was Duncan.


They sat their guys for the last three or four games. They're trying to stay where they're at. Obviously, they've chosen their matchup and want to stick with it.

[peskypesky]

well, basketball is all about match-ups, and we just don't match up well with, um, playoff teams.

[Bill_Brasky]

Fuck the fucking Grizz man, they wouldn't do this to any other team.....doesn't say much about our guys though.

[Bulwark]

Give Gasol the touch fouls

[dbestpro]

Spurs playing soft and expect to be bailed out. Not in these playoffs.

[itzsoweezee]

Just playing like pussies. THis is pathetic.

[noles1983]

Note to Battier: such an ugly head needs hair

:lol

[peskypesky]

I'm nor sure if I've ever seen the Spurs look this bad in the post season.

i'm with you.

[MB20]

Gasol owns TD

[timtonymanu]

I'm really close to saying I hate this current Spurs team. They teased us all year only to play like the 08-10 Spurs in the playoffs.

[ffadicted]

If we can get it < 10 by half, I'll be happy

[Juggity]

"hard to believe we're watching a number one seed take on a number eight seed"

sadly, yes

[NewJerSpur]

I'm nor sure if I've ever seen the Spurs look this bad in the post season.

4-1 elimination by the Mavs.

[ManuBalboa]

lol @ our jump shooting asses

[4>0rings]

This team was a 3 point monster and they cant even get any off.

[NewJerSpur]

Finally defending the lane off the PnR with Gasol.

[peskypesky]

If we can get it < 10 by half, I'll be happy

me too. well, not happy, but not pissed off.

[El Contusion II]

For a while I didn't think the ref's whistles didn't work on our end

[NewJerSpur]

George Hill baby.

[Capt Bringdown]

I'm nor sure if I've ever seen the Spurs look this bad in the post season.

Last year against Phoenix. We're essentially rolling with the same team that got swept by Phoenix because we've got a coach who thinks he is a stonecutter or some such.

[Velo]

Out of gas.
Undersized and soft.

[Juggity]

Barely in but at least a decent shot by Hill

[peskypesky]

is it just that Pop is being out-coached? i mean, our players can't have just turned to shit, right?

[AlleyOopNazi]

nice block duncan

[noles1983]

was....that...defense????

[NewJerSpur]

Nice block Timmy.

[Fireball]

Gasol is on the floor the whole time ... he should be put into foul trouble

[Bill_Brasky]

Fatshit Randoplh can't do shit on Tim.

[NewJerSpur]

Last year against Phoenix. We're essentially rolling with the same team that got swept by Phoenix because we've got a coach who thinks he is a stonecutter or some such.

Good call.

[4>0rings]

Dick is going off, who would of thought he would be the only one coming hard

[ffadicted]

These are the kind of possessions that piss me the fuck off, chance to cut it to single digits, give it right back

[peskypesky]

great travel, Hill.

[Sisk]

Great job hill......... Quit thinking. Play basketball.

[Spur-Addict]

Traveling call because of the jump ball.

[NewJerSpur]

Got to give it up George or keep the dribble.

[Bulwark]

Cmon hill!!!!

[dallasmaverickslose]

Can somebody give me a website i can go to watch the game online for free? My tv service is down...

:flag:

[rasho8]

Good turnover Hill... go Spurs... fuck we are sucking.

[peskypesky]

Hill fucks up again

[Spurtacus]

Parker needs to stop shooting. This is ridiculous. Ditch the score first mentality and become the distributor.

[ffadicted]

I'm super impressed with RJ, the only one that looks like he's actually fucking trying

[NewJerSpur]

RJ to the rescue. Hill got fouled.

[Spurologist]

that's not a foul???????

fuck me

[cheney212]

WTF that was a foul but shoulda made that shit fuck how can we expect to win when we cant make a layup

[Spurs Brazil]

Our PGs are a joke so far

[peskypesky]

feed Tim Duncan, muthafuckas!!

[El Contusion II]

Pop's halftime adjustment: arms uncrossed while watching the game

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Fucking George Hill!! tries to go 1 on 3

[Spur-Addict]

RJ is bringing it consistently. Neal should've had a few more minutes this half.

[timtonymanu]

Seriously when RJ looks like he's the only one that gives a shit, you know our team sucks.

[noles1983]

Parker needs to stop shooting. This is ridiculous. Ditch the score first mentality and become the distributor.

if only he had that skill like rondo.

[Mal]

Undersized and soft.

They`ve been like this all season. But they run, made some threes, made some momentus during the game. None of this I`ve seen so far in postseason.

[Juggity]

Dick is going off, who would of thought he would be the only one coming hard

:lol never gets old

[ffadicted]

Trade Hill

[AlleyOopNazi]

i like hills aggression, but no one is passing and the memphis guards are cherry picking because they don't have to guard the perim when someone goes one on one and doesnt pass

[Capt Bringdown]

Turds I wanna see flushed from the bowl next year:
Blair
Hill
Dice
Bonner
Pop

[Fireball]

again some nice defense ... but not consistent enough over 48 minutes

[noles1983]

Fuck you hill.

[Spur-Addict]

WTF Hill

[Bulwark]

Cmon hilllllllll

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Take Hill the fuck out of there

[rasho8]

Another Hill turnover.... jesus fucking christ. Way to close out the half.

[Mal]

Nice D, during last 3 minutes.

[Bill_Brasky]

Hmm. Spurs picked it up defensively to end the half. If they keep that up in the 2nd and get their offense, they have a really good shot.

[peskypesky]

ughhhhhhhh

[itzsoweezee]

Hill, Parker, and Neal: the triumvirate of shit.

[dbestpro]

During the ring years Pop always made adjustments. The past two years he has refused to do anything different.

[noles1983]

Fuck you hill. Randolph you are a scrub, dont let this series fool you

[boutons_deux]

Critical playoff game, no Spur in double figures at the half.

[El Contusion II]

"No even sure what Hill was looking at"
You and me both buddy

[ElNono]

Do you guys think Tony's divorce is still affecting him?

- GNSF

[cheney212]

i cant even watch this bullshit basketball

[Fireball]

I really have the old Kurt Angle music in my head ... Spurs Suck ... Spurs Suck

[td4mvp21]

The Big 3 excepted, this team is dumb as shit. They have no high IQ role players anymore.

[Warlord23]

George Hill with a big statement to all the "fake fans" of the Spurs

[polandprzem]

If this under ten by halftime and there's a chance.

So spurs have no chance

it's 10


:depressed

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Only down 10 without playing a PG in this entire game?

I'll take it, I'm liking RJ's energy this half.

Spurs should be down 20 and I'm sure they know it. They need to stop playing like a preseason team

[realtimmyfan]

Hoping Neal/Hill/Bonner make some 3s' in the second half

[gaKNOW!blee]

yeah take hill out...for what? parker is playing like a fucking moron too

[timtonymanu]

Offensive plays: Turn over the ball
Defensive plays: Allow a layup drill

[timtonymanu]

Offensive plays: Turn over the ball
Defensive plays: Allow a layup drill

[peskypesky]

Blair has 4 points in 5 minutes.

[rasho8]

During the ring years Pop always made adjustments. The past two years he has refused to do anything different.

I wonder about this as well. In 2008 he discovered "small ball" and was like "Oh wow this is fucking awesome!!" and ever since then... he never adjusts to shit.

[ElNono]

People bitching at Hill need to remember he's out there because Tony is a dumbass...

[noles1983]

Hill, dont even come out at halftime, concentrate on taking more naked pictures or some shit. just dont come out of locker room. Have Bonner take the pictures since he is gay anyways

[NewJerSpur]

Hill, Parker, and Neal: the triumvirate of shit.

George Hill is playing more timid than i've even seen him play....he's the next in line on the team in terms of a spark after Manu and we need him to make better decisions and be more assertive to pull this thing out.

[Spurtacus]

I don't think the Spurs can shoot worse than that in the second half. 41% and no 3's. Seems like they should be down more than 10.

[Spursmania]

Hill sucking...Parker sucking...
This does not bode well.

[IknowU]

FUCK YOU POP

Ill smash you if you get pissed when we fuck up on defense.

[Sisk]

Painful to watch. Hill looks worse than ever. When Blair is on the court it's 5 on 4. TP must've gotten kidnapped because I don't even recognize his game. Have we even attempted a 3 pointer?