Playoffs Game Blog: Spurs @ Grizzlies - Game 4 - April 25

[Bukefal]

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Game IV

http://i.imgur.com/W2iaP.png at http://i.imgur.com/Uq74w.png

Monday: San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies



Game IV Preview:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177909
Series preview:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176954
Player analysis:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177147

Time: 07:00 PM CST/08:00 PM ET/02:00 AM CET
Location: Fedex Forum, Memphis, TN
TV & Radio: League Pass, TNT, FSTN



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[Bukefal]

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George Hill after game three:


“It is not just one person. It is all of us. We win them together and we have got to lose them together. We will figure out what we are going to do next time.”





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[timtonymanu]

Just show some damn heart out there. Oh and a win will be nice too.

[Spursnlego]

One word, WIN!

[4>0rings]

Thanks for actually doing a proper game blog and not half assing it without times and info. :tu :)

[blkroadrunners]

I just want Game 4 to begin already.

[xellos88330]

For the love of all that is sacred, win this game Spurs!!! The Grizz are clowing you and you are letting them get away with it. Do something Pop!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Kill them.

[Juggity]

I'm predicting more of the same. Close, scrappy game that goes down to the wire again. The difference-maker in this game, nay the whole series, will be Tony Parker or the lack thereof.

[DPG21920]

I wish I was playing. I would go ham on the Grizz.

[ElNono]

Just WIN

[LakerHater]

http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/46.gif

[TampaDude]

The Spurs will win this game...they have to.

Spurs 101
Grizzlies 95

[Borosai]

Blowout win for someone.

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

Kick some ass!!!
Get some SPURS!

GO!! SPURS GO!!

:flag: :flag: :flag:

[milkyway21]

Lakers-Hornets 2-2
Portland-Dallas 2-2

We're only down 1 game. let's do this. :flag:

Go Spurs!

Make it happen.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Spurs and Nuggets are both going to lose Game 4

Before you bite my head off, hear me out :lol Every time i say the two teams are going to win, they lose. Consider this a reverse jinx :toast :lol

[ducks]

manu saying it is not about talent
it is about heart

[Trainwreck2100]

a win would be nice

[Holden_Caulfield]

will the real tony parker....please show up.

[TE]

Just win baby

[alchemist]

must win, if they don't the series is over.

[lefty]

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[spursbird]

I hope there is a VBookie. Then I would bet all my cash on the Spurs win.

[Mr Fundamental]

Win or trade Parker..

[Texas_Ranger]

memphis by 8

[Bruno]

A win would put back Spurs in the driver seat.
A loss would likely mean the end of the season.

[Muser]

A win would put back Spurs in the driver seat.
A loss would likely mean the end of the season.

Exactly, Spurs need to play like it's an elimination game.

[InTheCrust]

This game will end in a blowout.
This game will determine the winner of the series.

Got our backs against the wall, so I guess it's time to quit beating off and nut up.

[Kool Bob Love]

Just win plz.:depressed

:flag:

[Danny.Zhu]

A must win.

[Mugen]

I expect a similar game to Game 3 except the teams switching roles. Spurs should fend off some Memphis runs and hold on close for a victory.

Of course I'm assuming the Spurs show up this game and not the Silver Stars from the previous 3 games.

[Dex]

I was really hoping the Spurs would win that last one just to avoid being in the "must win" boat again. Makes for an edgy Monday.

[Budkin]

This game is the Spurs season right here, and inclusion in the 8 beats 1 humiliation club.

[in2deep]

could anyone tell me if it's possible to see this game via IPhone? tnx

[ElNono]

could anyone tell me if it's possible to see this game via IPhone? tnx

Not without extra hardware AFAIK (like a Slingbox)

[Bukefal]

could anyone tell me if it's possible to see this game via IPhone? tnx

If you have a NBA league pass subscription + the Game Time app I think it's possible.

[Fireball]

Just win, or the season and the Spurs team as we know it is done ...

[Muser]

If you have a NBA league pass subscription + the Game Time app I think it's possible.

That's correct.

[KuntryDude]

I cannot farsee the Spurs losing this game. I refuse to believe that they will play 4 consecutive shitty games.

[hater]

everyone relax. Parker will play well today. No more Giant Eva to distract him:

http://memphisport.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/evahead.jpg

[Bukefal]

everyone relax. Parker will play well today. No more Giant Eva to distract him:

http://memphisport.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/evahead.jpg

Didn't the security took the sign away from those grizz fans in game 3? :)

[lefty]

McDyess likely to play

[DesignatedT]

Winner of game 4 wins the series.

[Splits]

If you have a NBA league pass subscription + the Game Time app I think it's possible.

I don't think this is right. The game is on TNT, and I don't think you get to watch it even if you have LP.

[Bukefal]

I don't think this is right. The game is on TNT, and I don't think you get to watch it even if you have LP.

It is possible, but you'll need the premium package, then you can access the live games on the gametime app. As for this game being aired, I dont know, I don't have the exact schedule, but I think it is. When I enter the site they redirect me to the global league pass page, but Im sure the app works in the US too.

http://www.nba.com/mobile/global/index.html
https://ilp.nba.com/nbalp/secure/registerform

[DJ Mbenga]

its probably a cliche but the winner of this game probably wins the series.

[Splits]

This is interesting... the Spurs were 1.5pt dogs in Saturday's game in Memphis, which they lost by three. Tonight, the Spurs go onto the same court against the same team with no injuries to either side, and the Spurs are 1.5pt favs. What gives? Is it "back to the mean" or just that people don't think it possible for a 1 seed to go down 3-1 to an 8 seed?

[Muser]

its probably a cliche but the winner of this game probably wins the series.

Agree, if the Spurs win then they will win in 6 IMO, if Griz win then Griz in 7.

[Mugen]

Agree, if the Spurs win then they will win in 6 IMO, if Griz win then Griz in 7.

I think the series ends in 6 regardless of who wins tonight. If the Grizz win tonight and the series manages to get to Game 7 then I'd like the Spurs chances to win the series.

[hater]

This is interesting... the Spurs were 1.5pt dogs in Saturday's game in Memphis, which they lost by three. Tonight, the Spurs go onto the same court against the same team with no injuries to either side, and the Spurs are 1.5pt favs. What gives? Is it "back to the mean" or just that people don't think it possible for a 1 seed to go down 3-1 to an 8 seed?

pretty simple. If you consider game 3, you see that Spurs actually played better than Grizz. grizz won on a ZBo wild 3. And Spurs were obviously not all into the game. We really lost because of stupid mental mistakes in the end.

Chances are tonight Spurs will have 100% focus on the game and they only need to play slightly better to win.

[SpurAddict561]

Grizz will not win a game 7 in San Antonio.

They have to close it out in 5 or 6

[hater]

I agree 110% on ppl that say winner of this game wins the series. Psychologically this is true. Of course injuries are the only things that could derail this.

Winner of tonigth goes to round 2!!!!

[hater]

I agree 110% on ppl that say winner of this game wins the series. Psychologically this is true. Of course injuries are the only things that could derail this.

Winner of tonigth goes to round 2!!!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

GSG!! Play tougher and smarter and the win is ours. Memphis' ego is huge right now. (in particular tony allen)

[Tp9gospursgo]

I just hope the Grizz miss the ridiculous shots they made in games 1 & 3.

[anonoftheinternets]

cmon spurs, lets have the first blowout victory of the series.

[anonoftheinternets]

^ with a spurs win of course :)

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Must win

[LakerHater]

Alright, off to the bar!!

SPURS need this game!!

:flag:

[ace3g]

ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
Spurs Tim Duncan running through post moves 90 minutes before the game http://plixi.com/p/95973906

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Pop said before game McDyess has been bothered by shoulder problems all year. I did not know that.

[IknowU]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Pop said before game McDyess has been bothered by shoulder problems all year. I did not know that.

Bonner to replace Mcdyess in the starting lineup? :flag:

[crc21209]

ONE at a time.
Just get this ONE tonight first fellas.
ONE.
JUST WIN! :flag:

[scottspurs]

Tony Parker going for 30 tonight. Spurs by 14

[Fireball]

pretty simple. If you consider game 3, you see that Spurs actually played better than Grizz. grizz won on a ZBo wild 3. And Spurs were obviously not all into the game. We really lost because of stupid mental mistakes in the end.

I think game 3 was lost in the 1st quarter ... after that the Spurs were the better and even tougher team ... but it took too much out of them to dug themselves out of the hole which was the first quarter

[silverblk mystix]

Let's get a win...

Pop...for the love of the fuckin' universe....wake the fuck up....

[Bukefal]

Let's get a win...

Pop...for the love of the fuckin' universe....wake the fuck up....

:flag:

[IknowU]

Tiago is practicing heavily in the pre game warm up..........

wrecken Pop popped his cherry finally?

[silverblackfan]

Come out strong and take it to the Grizzlies early. Go Spurs!
Hoping for the first double digit win of the series with Spurs on top!

[Juggity]

Must win

^ Not technically but effectively

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[NewJerSpur]

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Jefferson's getting in on that action late, lol.

And as was said earlier, in the words of Al Davis:

"Just win baby"

[DesignatedT]

Lets do this. Get on them early

[GinobiliForTres]

ONE at a time.
Just get this ONE tonight first fellas.
ONE.
JUST WIN! :flag:

I'm more nervous and confident right now than I have been all season. GO SPURS GO!

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
I swear, I don't think I've seen Manu smile since the playoffs started.

[siraulo23]

Just fucking Win
Head back to SA with the series tied 2-2

Do it.

[Fireball]

why should Manu smile anyway ...

[Pistons < Spurs]

good luck guys and girls!

[NewJerSpur]

We need you Tony.....Parker, not Allen.

[Avitus1]

Lets Go Spurs!

[Nathan89]

Sucks to be in another must win.

[Ginofan]

At least the held off the fireworks this time.

[NewJerSpur]

Tough pass to fit in a tight window.

[NewJerSpur]

Nice J.

[Splits]

Holy crap. Did TP just make a jumper?

[Ginofan]

There you go Tony! Get that jumper going.

[Basketball Power]

Dice is not a damn starter in this league

[NewJerSpur]

Tony going to work.

[DPG21920]

Big first shot for TP. Now a layup.

[Pistons < Spurs]

nice takedown of Paul!

[NewJerSpur]

Nice block by RJ.

[DPG21920]

TP with two early turnovers. Has to clean that up.

[Splits]

Jesus. Tony getteth (2 FGs) and taketh (2 TOs)

[DPG21920]

Lot of Tim on Zbo to start.

[NewJerSpur]

Memphis bricking early=good sign.

[DPG21920]

Is it me or does it look really foggy in there?

[NewJerSpur]

Keep shooting Sam.

[CFH]

This is the Tony we all wanted to see minus the 2 early turnovers of course

[DesignatedT]

yes sir tony

[DPG21920]

TP looking sharp offensively (except the TO's).

[NewJerSpur]

Is it me or does it look really foggy in there?

:tu

Last game too.

[DPG21920]

Spurs are going under EVERYTHING. Just daring MEM to shoot. Dangerous for a team that is making mid range shots like they have been.

[Muser]

Tony playing like this = Spurs win.

[Ginofan]

Is it me or does it look really foggy in there?

I thought they didn't do the fireworks again but it looks like they did, just maybe a little earlier. It's not nearly as bad as it was in Game 3

[Spurs Brazil]

I like this Tony

[Warlord23]

TP looks like he means business

[Refocus]

Is it me or does it look really foggy in there?

Pre-game fireworks/flames. Pretty lame lol.

[NewJerSpur]

Dice!!

[Juggity]

Tony bringing some intensity today

[Warlord23]

Fucking Gasol

[Fireball]

haha ... first foul on Allen

[DPG21920]

Say what you will about Dice, but he has defended well and rebounded well.

[CFH]

Late call :lol

[NewJerSpur]

Man that call was late.

[Avitus1]

Good start...

[DPG21920]

Wow, late whistle man.

[Ginofan]

Little late on that whistle...jeez.

[DPG21920]

Sam Young looks old

- Lefty

[Spurologist]

I'll take late.....if it's correct

:tu

[duncan228]

Love the crowd silenced.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

I worry about Dice.

[Spurs Brazil]

fuck late call

[blkroadrunners]

Nice shot by Dice.

[Fireball]

fucking late whistle ... you're right McHale

[Pistons < Spurs]

Dice should be getting that shot all game long

[blkroadrunners]

And1 Timmy

[DJ Mbenga]

wow gasol didnt do shit

[CFH]

Timmy AND 1!

[duncan228]

Duncan!

[DesignatedT]

good job guys.

[Juggity]

There you go, Dice!

[024]

not an abundance of energy but a slow and methodical grind is what the spurs need to do.

[jeebus]

Not a bad start so far.

[DesignatedT]

wow gasol didnt do shit

that's why the foul was on randolph...

[Fireball]

Tiiiiimmmmmay !!!

[timvp]

STOP FVCK!NG JUMPING ON SAM YOUNG'S PUMPFAKES.

Thanks.

[Reck]

Please dont lose the intesity Spurs.

[lefty]

wow gasol didnt do shit
You must be talking about Pau

[Muser]

What did Randolph do?

[NewJerSpur]

I like the tone of the game early, Spurs (especially Tony) are being efficient on offense and making open jumpers. I'll live with Sam Young taking the bulk of Memphis' shots early like in Game 2.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dice and TP playing well :tu

[Anonymous Cowherd]

"got a present for you"

"que? but it's your birthday"

"oh, I know"

[Spursnlego]

Besides that late whistle, good start... :tu

[Fireball]

wow gasol didnt do shit

yeah, but nobody ever did and this the move where Duncan draws most fouls ...

[Nathan89]

that's why the foul was on randolph...

He thought we got a Laker like call.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

More Sam Young and less Mayo/Allen will be a good thing :tu

[ogait]

not an abundance of energy but a slow and methodical grind is what the spurs need to do.

Also the arena seems quite low. Lets try to keep it that way, don't let the crowd help them.

[Capt Bringdown]

Looking much better. I like the way they pushed the ball up after the Memphis made basket.

[Fireball]

now I wish Tonys early success would lead to some dishes and corner threes

[Muser]

fuck that commercial

[duncan228]

Really starting to piss me off with the Fisher shot commercial during Spurs games.

[Warlord23]

The Memphis wings (mainly Battier and Young) have been eager to post up Manu whenever they get the chance, and the Spurs haven't defended it particularly well.

[Juggity]

That goddamn .4 commercial annoys me more every time I watch it hahaha

[Splits]

Spurs have much better intensity on both ends. MEM got three early jumpers to go. That late call on Dice was BS but only cost us a point. Interesting to see Hill so early and RJ on the bench after just 4 minutes.

[DJ Mbenga]

that's why the foul was on randolph...

but that was allen next to him

[ajballer4]

We came to play today boys

[Pauleta14]

wow gasol didnt do shit

the foul is on randolf

[Admidave50]

Go Spurs Go! The team looks focused tonight from the get go

[DPG21920]

I hate Dice at the FT line. Don't trust him at all.

[Fireball]

Looking much better. I like the way they pushed the ball up after the Memphis made basket.

Spurs need to do that ... this was the way they were successful the first half of the regular season and its the best weapon against Memphis (when you are not turning the ball over on the fast break)

[lefty]

Matt Devlin has destroyed my ears

[NewJerSpur]

Tony Allen's barber messed his head up.

[DPG21920]

Again, every loose ball or lucky bounce goes to MEM and leads to something positive.

Spurs can't ever get separation because those little plays keep happening.

[Ginofan]

Wow jumpers all around!

[NewJerSpur]

Hill sighting early, bailed RJ out when Memphis cut off the lane.

[DPG21920]

RJ is an awful defender. Just awful.

[DJ Mbenga]

spurs are killing themselves doubling the post

[timvp]

He pumpfakes everytime, fellas.

[NewJerSpur]

Spurs defensive rotations look nice to start.

[Death In June]

It'd be nice to see TD get those minimal contact calls.

[DPG21920]

Are they booing Bonner :lol

[lefty]

Popovich :lmao

Bonner :lmao

[Reck]

LOL Spurs getting punked faked almost everytime.

[jeebus]

Oh motherfucker. Bonner's in.

[Bill_Brasky]

Randolph gets the call every fucking time.

[Splits]

Every Bonner 3, I'm taking a tequila shot. I hope I'm wasted by the 3rd quarter.

[Fireball]

great RJ ... Timmy had him blocked

[Juggity]

This crowd literally boos anything the spurs do...even substituting in Bonner, which they should be cheering for

[Refocus]

Did the fans just boo Bonner as he came into the game? :lol

[DPG21920]

Spurs shooting 70% and only up 3.

[lefty]

Tony Allen's barber messed his head up.
Well, blame his parents

[NewJerSpur]

RJ leaving Battier open=bad sign

[jeebus]

It's powerplay time for the Griz

[blkroadrunners]

Parker and his TOs..

[Cessation]

Oh no, bonner is in, we're fucked.

[Splits]

Parker with 3 turnovers this quarter. RJ leaving Battier AGAIN, luckily he missed it.

[lefty]

Fuck Popovich


Fuck this stubboen POS

[GSH]

Whatever else happens, that was great footwork by Bonner on the first defensive play against Randolph.

[NewJerSpur]

Bonner got fouled on that 3.

[jeebus]

Weeeeeeee Bonner! Time to turn the game off.

[lefty]

Every Bonner 3, I'm taking a tequila shot. I hope I'm wasted by the 3rd quarter.
that's 1

[blkroadrunners]

Great D by Jefferson

[Death In June]

Parker, fucking TO machine.

[DPG21920]

Still no 3 balls falling. Amazing how the Spurs % has tanked.

TP is a TO machine right now.

[Splits]

Fucking TP with ANOTHER god damn TO! His 4th.

[lefty]

TP asshole

[DJ Mbenga]

these are some horrible fast breaks

[Ginofan]

Good lord TP...

[Capt Bringdown]

Fuck Bonner

[CFH]

Sloppy sequence

[GSH]

So far Parker looks better, but his passing decisions leave a lot to be desired.

[ogait]

Damm we needed this time out no doubt.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Matt Bonner is shooting 30% in this series, fyi.

[NewJerSpur]

Man, this crowd cries if you even rub up against Gasol or Randolph.....IT'S THE PLAYOFFS!!

[ElNono]

What is this lineup??? We have the lead and momentum and you sit Manu?
Just play your fucking best players!

[Pauleta14]

3 fucking TOs Tony? really?

[Reck]

Tony is a hack.

[roycrikside]

That's four turnovers for Tony already. FOUR.

Holy fuck is he terrible.

[Fireball]

great defense ... but the offense once again abandons us

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Protect the ball please guys

[DJ Mbenga]

RJ leaving Battier open=bad sign

they were fronting randolph. gasol moved to the ft for the high low. he had no choice. stop a layup or a 3. cause bonner cant play defense

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN Tony, take care of the ball

[Bill_Brasky]

Lucky to still be clinging to the lead.....the defense has actually been OK so far. Timmy on Randolph especially.

[IknowU]

fml........bonner

[Ginofan]

Man, this crowd cries if you even rub up against Gasol or Randolph.....IT'S THE PLAYOFFS!!

They're kind of new to this...:lol

[Nathan89]

Fuck Popovich


Fuck this stubboen POS

Lakerfans are really rooting for the Spurs.

[Admidave50]

Pussy plays by Bonner and Hill, George should have attacked the rim!

[Splits]

that's 1

Umm, I meant MADE 3s...

[timvp]

Settle the F down, Tony Oarker.

[Spursmania]

3 fucking TOs Tony? really?

Par for the course for Parker this series.

[Cessation]

What are the spurs doing?

[DJ Mbenga]

here come the endless tmobile, heineken commericals

[1Parker1]

I seriously hate Matt Bonner. I don't know why I always hold out hope that he'll not choke in the playoffs. He's a shooter, he always seems to time his slumps during the playoffs. 3-10 so far in Round 1. :tu

[DPG21920]

Good news: TP looks better scoring wise

Bad news: TO's a problem and despite shooting 70% to start, the game is right where MEM wants it and the Spurs still don't seem to have any fire. 3 point %'s have not started to even out. At all.

[NewJerSpur]

So far Parker looks better, but his passing decisions leave a lot to be desired.

Hopefully that improves, the TO's will only fuel the Grizz in making a comeback.

[mystargtr34]

Fuckin RJ just gifted Randolph 4 ponts earlier on the fouls ... let Randolph try score over Duncan under the basket... what happened the third time when RJ wasnt there to foul? Duncan blocked the shot.

[DesignatedT]

We have no idea what to do in transition.

[Truckules]

What the hell happened to Tony?

[ElNono]

Tim beasting out there... don't want to know what happens when he sits...

[Pauleta14]

Spurs shooting 70% and only up 3.

the refs are going to send the grizz to the FT line the whole game..:bang

[ernest787]

what has bonner done that is so terrible? I missed a 3? It happens

He has played solid on the D end so far. Hasnt been out of position, and holding ground against Zbo right now.

I'll take it. Good sign is TP is actually scoring right now. Spurs already have more energy than they did at almost any point in last game.

[Spursmania]

That's four turnovers for Tony already. FOUR.

Holy fuck is he terrible.

I thought it was 3- shit Parker, wth is wrong with you???

[jeebus]

Bonner comes in the game and the team just gives up. They know it's over.

[lefty]

Umm, I meant MADE 3s...
ooops

[Death In June]

woah....what the fuck

[Warlord23]

Already +3 on turnovers, Tony's dribbling/passing is very tentative and predictable

[Ginofan]

OMG Splitter!

[Avitus1]

Holy shit, its Splitter!

[Spursnlego]

Splitter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Refocus]

SPLITTER SIGHTING! Omg.

[Uriel]

Good timeout by Pop. Crowd was starting to get back into it. :tu

[CFH]

Splitter is out there!

[NewJerSpur]

they were fronting randolph. gasol moved to the ft for the high low. he had no choice. stop a layup or a 3. cause bonner cant play defense

Battier's the wrong guy to leave alone though. Rather depend on the weakside help.

[Cessation]

When bonner comes in, it's pretty obvious, grizz energy picks up, since they know, they are playing 5 on 4 now.

[Bill_Brasky]

Splitter!!!!!!!!!

[DesignatedT]

Splitter in

[024]

splitter!!!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Omg splitter!!!!!!!!

[jeebus]

Holy fuck. A splitter sighting?

[Spurologist]

Tiago!!!!!!!!!

[Juggity]

Hey Tiago's in!