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

[Bukefal]

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Game III

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Saturday: San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies



Game III Preview:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177712
Series preview:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176954
Player analysis:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177147

Time: 06:30 PM CST/07:30 PM ET/01:30 AM CET
Location: Fedex Forum, Memphis, TN
TV & Radio: League Pass, ESPN, TSN



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[Bukefal]

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Gregg Popovich on Manu Ginobili:


“Everyone knows what kind of competitor Manu is. Just to have him on the floor is a plus for the psyche of the whole team without a doubt and, on top of that, he played pretty well. He hasn’t really played in a while, so I was real impressed he was able to do what he did.”





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[Bukefal]

COMBAT SPURS

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[Muser]

I get to watch this one, awesome. Hopefully they don't suck.


This will be Parkers breakout game, book it.

[Borosai]

Parker will do well. Bonner won't miss.

Win.

[LakerHater]

Real nervous bout this game!

[xellos88330]

Come on Spurs! No mercy! Home or Away, it is always YOUR court! Take this game, and sap the hopes of that untested team.

[Budkin]

Going to be a tough tough game. We're going to have to weather the storm at the beginning that always happens during a team's first home game. Crowd is going to be psycho.

[TDMVPDPOY]

tp better show up for this game, his been horrific last 2 games....

[ohmwrecker]

in before thispego.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

C'mon Spurs! You haven't even won at Memphis this year, now is the time for redemption!

[Bukefal]

in before thispego.


game one hundred eleven? damn fatigue could be a factor

too late

[bresilhac]

tp better show up for this game, his been horrific last 2 games....

I don't think Tony's played bad at all. And he's certainly not been "horrific" either. It's just that the expectations of Spur fans of Tony are so incredibly high that if he doesn't perform very well in a playoff game then he's somehow not shown up. Tony will be fine in this series. He just needs to work on penetrating more effectively, which is tough against Memphis' huge frontcourt, and pick up his shooting percentage a little. And has been demonstrated in the past an angry, frustrated Tony Parker is not good news for playoff opponents during a long series.

[Reck]

This will be a blowout in favor of the Spurs.

All 3 games minus ATL-ORL have been a massacre. Spurs are going to keep that trend going.

[Fireball]

7+ hours to go ... I will now watch a basketball match of Alba Berlin live in the arena and when I get back home it will not long until the Spurs get the chance to show why they are the better team ...

[boutons_deux]

If the Spurs lose this game, they're finished.

[InRareForm]

more pick n rolls.

in game 2, SAS ran 8 pick and rolls where they hit the roll man...scored 8 points on 4-6 shooting (1 TO/1 loose ball foul)

[silverblk mystix]

Parker will do well. Bonner won't miss.

Win.

Bonner won't miss...????

on the road? in the playoffs?


I pray you are right...

[Dex]

Let's go get HCA back from these cubs. :ihit

[bigdog]

Will be a packed, loud house in Memphis. Hopefully that doesn't phase the Spurs and hopefully they can stay away from foul trouble. Go Spurs Go.

[Manu20]

Spurs gotta get this game :flag:

[Slomo]

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[Budkin]

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Awesome!

[rascal]

Memphis takes this game. The biggest emotional game in the series for them, their first home game.

[Budkin]

Will be a packed, loud house in Memphis. Hopefully that doesn't phase the Spurs and hopefully they can stay away from foul trouble. Go Spurs Go.

These are the kind of games where if just a few things go wrong it can lead to a blowout against the Spurs. They need to weather that first wave.

[rascal]

Spurs gotta get this game :flag:

The spurs still take this series even if they lose this game.

[crc21209]

Just fucking WIN. :flag:

[howbouthemspurs]

I predict Duncan is going to be a monster in this game!

[Streakyshooter08]

1. Believe.

[Bukefal]

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[TE]

Our guys are going to come out with a fury to start the game. We need to quiet that potentially loud crowd and jump on this team. I think it'll happen. If not, it'll be an uphill battle.

[Fireball]

Weird that Mavs/Blazers already have their 4th game in the series before the Spurs/Mavs even have their 3rd game ...

[NewJerSpur]

These Spur blogs are GRRRRRREAT!!!

Here's to the return the "NO.J. Mayo" Grizz....much better than the "Okay.J. Mayo" Grizz.

[PBEEZY]

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I said to you before but she should always be in your game threads!!!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

good luck Spurs :toast

Nuggets/Spurs got game 3!

[Whisky Dog]

A fast start is important, but the game will be won in the 4th quarter on executing good offensive sets then minimizing points allowed with defense and rebounding. Win the 4th and win the game.

[duncan228]

NBA Countdown pregame show starts on ESPN in 30 minutes.

[Beanzamillion21]

Spurs Gonna Spur

[boutons_deux]

all four other playoffs teams today shot or are shooting under 40% FG.

[NewJerSpur]

NBA Countdown pregame show starts on ESPN in 30 minutes.

:hungry:

[Fireball]

all four other playoffs teams today shot or are shooting under 40% FG.

is Dallas defense really this good or is Portland just shooting terribly?

[emanueldavidginobili]

we have to come out focused and take the crowd out quick, just like the Celtics did to the knicks..

[silverblackfan]

Come on guys, take down the cubs in their own house today!
Go Spurs!

[duncan228]

:hungry:

Starting now.

[emanueldavidginobili]

manu with the fresh haircut lets go and can we just beat the shit out of them? all i hear is grizz are gonna win and charles barkleys dumbass talking all kinds of shit, lets end themmm

[Creation88]

Gooooo spurs goooooo!!!

[cheney212]

:hatthis game needs to start already im so pumped

[Splits]

Vegas line is down from +2 Spurs when it opened to +1.5

[LakerHater]

Popovich ended a media gaggle with “Sorry, I have to go in and pray for rain because my Governor told me to.” Zing, Rick Perry.

[Plumblbw]

It's 00:28 here in England and I can't wait to get going. I feel wide awake with the adrenaline, but going to make a cup of coffee quickly just in case :o)

[Splits]

Please PM a game link that is not ESPN3 if you have one.

[timvp]

Get this game.

1.

Believe.

[ffadicted]

imo this will be an easy win

[GinobiliForTres]

crofl grizz fans wearing "Go Flop Yourself Ginobili" shirts

You know they'd love to have him on their team. lol

[Fireball]

The Mavs/Blazers game is just way too crazy

[duncan228]

They show the Fisher shot. :lmao

[GinobiliForTres]

They show the Fisher shot. :lmao

that hurt a little inside lol

[timtonymanu]

They show the Fisher shot. :lmao

i hate that stupid commercial

[duncan228]

that hurt a little inside lol

Yeah, it was laugh or cry. :lol

[BanditHiro]

fucking fish swish after seeing the commercial it is even more obvious that shot should not have counted

[Fireball]

Grizzlies fans already have their towels ready when its time to cry ...

[BanditHiro]

lol air ball

[Fireball]

good, early foul on Gasol

[timtonymanu]

Come on Tim.

[BanditHiro]

my god dice can't hit an open shot to save his life

[TIMMYD!]

Can I get a little help, if you know what I mean?

[Spurs Brazil]

Give the ball to TD all the time

Let's put Gasol in foul trouble

[Juggity]

I dunno if y'all are watching the Dallas-Portland game, but Dallas has given up a 20 point lead in the fourth quarter, and it looks like Portland's about to even the series

[Fireball]

I dunno if y'all are watching the Dallas-Portland game, but Dallas has given up a 20 point lead in the fourth quarter, and it looks like Portland's about to even the series

as i said ... that was way too crazy ... Brandon Roy put his money where his mouth is

[Spurs Brazil]

I hate this refs already

[Capt Bringdown]

Can we start this game over? What a POS

[Spurs Brazil]

Dallas just being Dallas. Up 23 in the 3rd and lost :lol

[Spur-Addict]

Ok RJ

[timtonymanu]

What a shitty start.

[Spurs Brazil]

I like the D but we look HORRIBLE on O. Only Js. Attack

[4>0rings]

Doesn't look like Dice is going to have a good game today either.

[Fireball]

what the fuck has happened to the Spurs offense? I am still waiting for a breakout game where the offense is clicking on all cylinders ... that just looks awful

[NewJerSpur]

What's happening y'all?!

[carina_gino20]

Not exactly the way you want to start on the road. Better straighten this up or it's gonna get really ugly soon.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD needs to attack Gasol. He has 1 foul. Attack and get him out of the game

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs just can't push the tempo against the Grizz.

If we're looking at a halfcourt game, it'll be Grizz in 5.

Parker has got to get it going.

[El Contusion II]

dice's game has fallen off the face of the earth

[NewJerSpur]

Manuuuuuuuuu!!!

[Velo]

Manu! nice Drive!

[NewJerSpur]

Nice Dice.

[Velo]

Finally Dice...

[Sisk]

RJ's D is fucking laughable

[4>0rings]

Another 80 FT game.

[NewJerSpur]

Smart decision by young, hopefully he doesn't keep that up.

[Spur-Addict]

Bailout call for Sam

[Splits]

Two late whistles against the Spurs resulting in another pair of free throws.

[El Contusion II]

ball don't lie... should have been a 3 second call

[Juggity]

Finally Dice drops one

[GrandeDavid]

Where's Parker?

[El Contusion II]

Passing on to many good shots.. Hill already looking tenative.

[duncan228]

Tim Duncan stretching out bad right ankle after that collision with Conley. Stays in the game, but something to watch.

[Refocus]

Offense looks like shit but at least were attacking the boards..

[Fireball]

Where's Parker?

2 fouls

[timtonymanu]

The offense is so crap.

[davethedope]

gasol muscle

[duncan228]

Where's Parker?

On the bench with 2 fouls.

[4>0rings]

Bonner, I fucking hate you.

[El Contusion II]

Where's Parker?
on the bench with 2 fouls

[NewJerSpur]

Slow start offensively on both sides.

[lefty]

Bonner


Piece of shit, money stealer

[noles1983]

great foul bonner, now get 5 more and gtfo

[tw05baller]

fucking bonner

[Capt Bringdown]

Memphis owns the paint

[El Contusion II]

Jesus Christ Bonner

[Spurs Brazil]

Stupid shot Hill, stupid foul Bonner

Run the plays for TD. WAKE UP

[NewJerSpur]

nice shot Neal, I was thinking re-post but he's got to get going.

[BanditHiro]

seriously why is bonner on gasol

[spurastic]

Come on Bonner! I know you can do it!

[Reck]

LOL Why are the Spurs losing by more then 3 points to the Grizzlies still?

The Spurs need to grow one and blow this fucking team out.

[ManuBalboa]

Bonner you awkward fuk.

[Refocus]

Is that Timmys first jumper of the series?

[NewJerSpur]

Timmy!!

[El Contusion II]

Townsend duce!!

[lefty]

Marc is not a pussy like Pau

[Budkin]

Keeping it close... that's all we need to do early.

[NewJerSpur]

Neal getting warmed up=good sign

[tw05baller]

neal with it

[lefty]

Hill retard

[noles1983]

lol battier the spurs killer

[timtonymanu]

Terrible energy, Spurs. Making the crowd alive.

[4>0rings]

Bonner, no defense, late on rotations, not shooting 3's, wtf is he out there for?

[BanditHiro]

omfg i fucking hate the rockets

[Reck]

lol Spurs thinking next year.

[gaKNOW!blee]

its fucking 4 on 5 out there

[Splits]

How many times is RJ going to leave Battier in the corner by himself?

[itzsoweezee]

This defense is fucking retarded.

[ManuBalboa]

brb Duncan doesn't even post up yet we still need to space the floor

[Spur-Addict]

hill with an absolutely terrible decision on that offensive poss.

[NewJerSpur]

Keeping it close... that's all we need to do early.

Yessir.....offense has to calm down and run things through TD with Manu and TP on the bench.

[timtonymanu]

Hill a mental midget on the road again. I swear this guy better be traded in the offseason.

[El Contusion II]

Fuccccckkkkkk!!!!!!!!

[lefty]

Fuck you POP

Senile POS. :pctoss

[Bill_Brasky]

Never seen a team hit more fluke shots and get more rolls than the fucking Grizz.

[Drachen]

So, are Sean and Bill actually making fun of bill simmons calling them out? A lot of "in my unbiased opinion" and "I agree with my partner's unbiased opinion."

[El Contusion II]

Gino, and Parker currently on the back of a milk carton

[Fireball]

both Tony and Manu on the bench is not gonna work

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner and Hill killing us. Playing afraid and stupid, but those 2 always choke on the road so nothing new

[noles1983]

when the grizzlies win this series, they will get swept in 2nd round. They are not as good as the spurs are making them

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Grizz shooting 53% again.

[ElNono]

Another career night for Gasol?

[Fireball]

So, are Sean and Bill actually making fun of bill simmons calling them out? A lot of "in my unbiased opinion" and "I agree with my partner's unbiased opinion."

:lol

[Warlord23]

Glad to know that we're still relentlessly spacing the floor. That's the way to impose one's will on the opponent.

[BanditHiro]

How many times is RJ going to leave Battier in the corner by himself?

as long as bonner is in the game guarding gasol/dolph, RJ will have to leave Battier

[Fireball]

when the grizzlies win this series, they will get swept in 2nd round. They are not as good as the spurs are making them

they are a matchup problem for the Spurs ... nothing else

[DJ Mbenga]

if marc can rape bonner i can only dream what pau can do to him

[Spurologist]

really pathetic D per usual. That has to pick up to give us a chance

[timtonymanu]

Grizz shooting 53% again.

which is probably good enough for Pop.

[NewJerSpur]

Proud of you B-Roy....let's GO Spurs.

[Spur-Addict]

Right after Hill's bad shot, he lost track of Conley which led to that corner three.

[Refocus]

Rofl "Go Flop Yourself Ginobili" T-shirts. :lol

[Fireball]

if marc can rape bonner i can only dream what pau can do to him

right now Marc is playing better playoff basketball than his brother

[ElNono]

turd towers in :lmao

[El Contusion II]

WTF kinda D was that Blair?

[Warlord23]

Grizz shooting 53% again.

We just need to make more shots </Pop>

[noles1983]

right now Marc is playing better playoff basketball than his brother

because he is playing against ginger...

[Capt Bringdown]

Another career night for Gasol?

Spurs turning him into a monster All-star.

[NewJerSpur]

Thank you Grizz.

[Spur-Addict]

Grizz can't score 25 plus a quarter if we expect to win.

[noles1983]

fuck this shit, about 5 seconds from turning this bullshit off. grow a pair spurs for fuck sake

[timtonymanu]

This has blowout written all over it.

Good job Grizz. You're much tougher than this pathetic 1st seed.

[ElNono]

anything they want in the paint... no shot blockers

[Capt Bringdown]

This could get very ugly.

[NewJerSpur]

Hill should've tried to lay that up, Grizz read the kickout.

[itzsoweezee]

You're really a fucking moron, Popobitch.

[4>0rings]

Gino, and Parker currently on the back of a milk carton
With Hill and Dice.

[ManuBalboa]

How fucking stupid is it for Pop to sacrifice high % opponent shots for low % 3 pt shots on his side. Jesus Christ.

[WildcardManu]

The Spurs are being tamed by the Grizzlies.

[Bill_Brasky]

I fucking hate this Memphis team.

[Duncan2177]

Spurs=Pussys

[ElNono]

tbh, when Mike Conley outplays you, you have to find another job

[Spur-Addict]

Bonner was wide open there George.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I can't believe we are seeing this much Blair/Bonner in a playoff series.

The Spurs have to be the worst 60+ win team in sports history.

[dbestpro]

Pop needs to be made to wear a dunce cap.

[ElNono]

Bonner was wide open there George.

to do what? choke?

[Jose Ole]

Garbage quarter. I smell a blowout...

[jeebus]

I turned it off when Bonner came in the game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pathetic 1st quarter. Memphis finally realized they can KILL us inside. And Tiago on the bench. Nice job Pop.

AND WAKE THE FUCK UP PARKER

[Capt Bringdown]

How fucking stupid is it for Pop to sacrifice high % opponent shots for low % 3 pt shots on his side. Jesus Christ.

Exactly. Rank incompetence.

[ManuBalboa]

How can RC and crew be so goddamed smart yet not beat it into Pop's brain to quit this shit. You had your fun the last winless seasons Pop.

[WildcardManu]

2 Pages of Meltdown, then 3 pages of "Insert-name-for-3"...

[dbestpro]

I fucking hate this Memphis team.

I hate the turd towers more.

[LkrFan]

Memphis' starting front line is pretty good. Mark Gasol is a tough young player. Z Bo is a good player who should have been an all star this year. Both were obtained through the Pau Gasol trade. Does anyone really want to disparage Memphis for trading Pau now? Honest question, no trolling (I troll downstairs, not here).

[ElNono]

lol "things will even out"...
lol "Spurs will shoot 55%"...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Come on Spurs :(

[Fireball]

can only laugh in the face of everybody who thought Spurs would come out and take care of the job like the Celtics did in NY ...

[Nathan89]

CIA POP:toast

[noles1983]

only 2 more games after this and the spurs get put out of their misery.

[Oh, Gee!!]

Spurs look like they did in game 1

[Duncan2177]

How can RC and crew be so goddamed smart yet not beat it into Pop's brain to quit this shit. You had your fun the last winless seasons Pop.

:tu

[ElNono]

Memphis' starting front line is pretty good. Mark Gasol is a tough young player. Z Bo is a good player who should have been an all star this year. Both were obtained through the Pau Gasol trade. Does anyone really want to disparage Memphis for trading Pau now? Honest question, no trolling (I troll downstairs, not here).

Yes... that trade happened 2 seasons ago... they very likely could have gotten more for Pau

[DJ Mbenga]

looks like bonner is turning into our walton

[Josepatches_]

to do what? choke?

Or he could score so he would play more minutes.

It's better to ignore him

[Juggity]

2 Pages of Meltdown, then 3 pages of "Insert-name-for-3"...

Not at the current rate...

[ManuBalboa]

Did they say the Gasols have a 3rd Gasol son in high school right now?? Gasol Army Taking over :(

[silverblk mystix]

Bonner in...

Spurs defense turns into a fuckin' layup line...

Fuck Pop.

[td4mvp21]

Ugh, this start is depressing.

[Spurologist]

Fuck you Pop

[noles1983]

i wish someone would run onto the court during a pop sideline interview and kick him in the nads

[timtonymanu]

Well at least Pop said it was "Team defense" this time instead of "missed shots."

[Nathan89]

Now this is what a home crowd is supposed to feel/sound/look like.

[LkrFan]

Rofl "Go Flop Yourself Ginobili" T-shirts. :lol
:lol

[mingus]

Spurs should be up 2 right now

[4>0rings]

Bonner just gave up 2 more points

[realtimmyfan]

Crap

[El Contusion II]

Pop: Gasol is Killing us
Bucher: How do you stop him
Pop: single coverage wih bonner

[realtimmyfan]

Ugly defense and ugly offense

[timtonymanu]

Game's over unless we pull a Portland.

[Capt Bringdown]

Blowout

[NewJerSpur]

Mayo happy to be back home, nice follow Matt.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

This line up is awesome

[Creation88]

refs are completely fucking retards.

[BanditHiro]

Memphis' starting front line is pretty good. Mark Gasol is a tough young player. Z Bo is a good player who should have been an all star this year. Both were obtained through the Pau Gasol trade. Does anyone really want to disparage Memphis for trading Pau now? Honest question, no trolling (I troll downstairs, not here).

odom or bynum should have been included in the deal

[NewJerSpur]

damn, TP had that rebound.

[4>0rings]

:lmao this faggot ass team missed 2 layups in a row.

[noles1983]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[NewJerSpur]

Goaltend.

[davethedope]

can't make a lay up

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Blair and Bonner should be getting 0 minutes in this series.

Amazing.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Painful

[timtonymanu]

Hill and Blair both need to be traded. They were suppose to take over this team in the future but one is a pussy and the other one is dumb.

[4>0rings]

:lmao this fucking team... holy shit :lmao

[LkrFan]

Yes... that trade happened 2 seasons ago... they very likely could have gotten more for Pau

Really? Pau made like 1 all star team before he came to LA. The Grizzlies never even won 1 playoff game before. I think other teams would have overpaid to get Pau just so the Lakers didn't get him.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I hope Randolph dies

[NewJerSpur]

Good shot by Randolph.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Grizz almost 40 points and there is still 9+ minutes left in the fourth.

[Nathan89]

Blair defense.:lol

[bluebellmaniac]

Memphis isn't even bothering to guard Bonner on the 3 pt line. But we won't pass to him either. It's like we want to play 4 on 5 on offense. This doesn't work when your own teammates won't pass you the ball when you are wide open almost every possession.

[El Contusion II]

Parker looks like a deer with head lights out there

[Capt Bringdown]

The worse it gets, the more Pop is committed to his shitty decisions. Yes, he is a military man.

[DJ Mbenga]

this PA guy must drink lots of tea. his voice might be gone after half time

[Reck]

This series is over. Fucking Spurs are fucking soft.

[Creation88]

playing like pussies

[Spurologist]

Bonner/Blair = FUCK YEAH!!!!

[Nathan89]

Feels like we already lost this game.

[Texas_Ranger]

Oh man... Spurs suck.

[noles1983]

dont even come out at halftime, just go back to SA you spineless pieces of shit. Embarrassing a whole city with this weak shit

[NewJerSpur]

Go get'em Manu.

[4>0rings]

LMAO Bonner just blew that rebound and they scored another duece

[Spurs Brazil]

Turd Towers getting killed

Pop is stupid

[Nathan89]

Blair defense.:lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

So are we resting Duncan for next season or what?

[DMC]

Dynasty in motion

[DJ Mbenga]

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

[Fireball]

game seems already over ...

[LkrFan]

Blair is out there flopping. What the hell?