Game Blog: SEASON OPENER - Spurs vs. Grizzlies

[mystargtr34]

Dick is hard tonight bitches

[TDfan2007]

:lol this has just been so sloppy.

[timtonymanu]

Good stuff from RJ. Still not convinced he can do that regularly though.

[Biggems]

splitter = retarded giraffe

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Small Ball time

[loveforthegame]

Good to see Jefferson giving something today.

[ElNono]

Who the hell is this RJ?

November RJ... he was pretty good last season too

[dbestpro]

Go figure......RJ is the one getting us back in the game.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Tiago needs to go stronger against that scrub Skinner.

[Nathan89]

Tj ford looks like garbage. It looks like he had a few miss dribbles already.

Does Ford have bad handles? He keeps fucking up.

[Bill_Brasky]

RJ playin with some conviction, I like!!

[Spurs Brazil]

RJ and JA bringing us back

[Bill_Brasky]

Tiago needs to go stronger against that scrub Skinner.

YES. Glad he knew to take him but needs to be stronger with his finishes.

[NASpurs]

60 win ecstasy!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Good stuff from RJ. Still not convinced he can do that regularly though.


I kinda like the idea of RJ coming off the bench with JA. It allows him to be the number 1 option and they can run a lot more plays for him instead of him watching Parker and Manu run around.

[timvp]

RJ for MVP.

[Fireball]

Finally Jefferson is doing something. He's been playing like shit until that shot

No Big 3 on the court ... figure it out

[Fermixalot]

Dick is hard tonight bitches

:rollin

[Robz4000]

TJ is going to be somewhat shit; he is our backup PG after all. Good to see JA and RJ doin things, tho.

[DMC]

Who the hell is this RJ?
This is the "doesn't matter" RJ. His visa expires after the regular season or in pivotal games.

[GB20]

anderson is going to be a solid payer this year

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

fuck i hate TJ Ford

[benefactor]

November RJ... he was pretty good last season too
lol..read my mind. I was actually just about to post something similar to that.

[Kuestmaster]

I like JA. A lot

[DPG21920]

TJ has played well tbh. He pushes the pace, moves the ball and has brought good energy. Not amazing but competent.

[Killakobe81]

Spurs bench doing work?

[mystargtr34]

I may be jumping to conclusions here... but i would start Kawhi with Tim and Tony... let him play a lesser role and concentrate on locking down the best opposition scorer.. coming off the bench he is doing way too much because hes out there with scrubs. Maybe even start JA aswell... i like this new RJ off the bench where he isnt standing around watching Tim and Tony.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

gotta say, I'm not used to seeing RJ shooting like he's supposed to.

[TDfan2007]

I'm loving Manu's activity level.

[GB20]

manu is playing good defense

[timtonymanu]

Forgot to add that Manu looks good. He's playing with energy, just needs to shake off the rust.

[naico]

Wow TJ Ford... can't play much worse than this

[DPG21920]

Tiago hasn't done great BUT he's given a lot of minutes without fouling.

[Kuestmaster]

Manu's energy is always there. Hope his shot will be too soon

[blkroadrunners]

Good D by RJ

[mystargtr34]

:lol Blairs negative interior presence

[timtonymanu]

lol bitch ass Allen

[DPG21920]

Wow TJ Ford... can't play much worse than this

What? He's helped lead the comeback.

[WildcardManu]

Tiago hasn't done great BUT he's given a lot of minutes without fouling.

[Cry Havoc]

RJ so far has been amazing. I'll live with the quick shots if he's hitting and making plays on D. Love the aggression.

[blkroadrunners]

Holy crap Manu!

[benefactor]

Vintage Manu.

[Werdsniper2]

Wow some shot by Ginobili

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Oh mama

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu for 33333333333333333333

RJ for 333333333333333333333333333

[dbestpro]

Rj :)

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[timvp]

Amensty Parker. Keep RJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ggoose25]

Blair is playing awful but RJ is out to prove something tonight

[ElNono]

"Live by the 3, die by the 3"

[024]

spurs finally getting some offense flowing.

[Fermixalot]

Spurs!!!!!

[NASpurs]

Dick is such a cock tease during November.

[boutons_deux]

Manu with a skyball

[Fireball]

Woooohooooo ... the 3 Ball is back

[timtonymanu]

Man, why can't RJ play like this consistently?

You just know he'll disappear midseason. In fact, I'll gladly eat crow if he proves me wrong.

[Werdsniper2]

While TJ can be a little wild with the ball, I sort of like his energy. He's still got a bit of quickness in those legs.

[Robz4000]

Where's this at later in the season, RJ?

[ElNono]

Bonner probably leads +/- by now :rolleyes

[mystargtr34]

RJ AND MANU 33333333 ... :lol Sean "Dont come out here with your mouth open"

[Uriel]

Good to see our guys can still shoot.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs livin by the 3, same ol same ol

[Obstructed_View]

So it's pretty clear that RJ was just uninterested when the games didn't matter. Let's hope that continues through the entire season.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Amensty Parker. Keep RJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!!

RJ 333333333333333333333333

Spurs up 4

Bonner/Blair combo =Spurs run



Just kidding :lol

[Kuestmaster]

awfully awful 1st quarter. great 2nd quarter. not sure what exactly changed but it's ok I guess

[Killakobe81]

I'm loving Manu's activity level.

Should be no surprise the guy HATES losing. Manu is NAILS!

[DPG21920]

Manu is freaking out on both ends. He looks spry. Spurs legs look good overall, but they still have no inside game from their guards or bigs. It's great to see 3's fall, but they need to get to the rim and i don't see anyone but TP or Manu able to do that and even they can't against mem so far.

[Fireball]

Bonner probably leads +/- by now :rolleyes

no, its RJ ... he deserves it

[timvp]

tbh TJ wasn't great but he was Magic Johnson compared to what we saw out of TP in the first quarter.

[Robz4000]

Gotta live by the 3 with our bigs in foul trouble

[ElNono]

Great assist by Matty on Manu's 3... :rolleyes

[Obstructed_View]

Bonner probably leads +/- by now :rolleyes

RJ +8, Bonner +6, Ja +4

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ played like this for the first half of the season last year, don't blow your wad Spur fan....

[DAF86]

Grizzles though they could just came here and shoot some shots to win the game but we're the Spurs.

[urunobili]

Hopefully RJ will feel confident to get out of the closet. I think that us what has been taunting him the last few years

[turkish spurs fan]

http://b1112.hizliresim.com/s/v/1d7bq.png

[024]

lol pop goes with a bonner/blair front line. the spurs must be leading too much.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Why is there so much 3 point shooting so far?

[Nathan89]

What? He's helped lead the comeback.

He was definitely on the court. I wouldn't say he "lead the comeback" though.

[Obstructed_View]

Amazing that in 2011 with all our technology, Audio League Pass is still a phone sitting in front of a radio playing WOAI.

[bbarry]

some hangtime by manu

[blkroadrunners]

Tough shot by Manu

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice move Manu

[timvp]

Please let Manu be this spry come playoffs.

/prayingdog

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Nice one by Blair

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Better Finish DB

[Libri]

Look at that! Blair with a layup.

[GB20]

blair is doing a good job on rondolfo so far

[Werdsniper2]

LOL Bonner tossed that guy away effortlessly!

[Refocus]

Manu playing great in the 2nd!

[mystargtr34]

:lol Bonner side arming Randolph into the first row.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Looked like Kawai was picking Timmy's brain :D

[DPG21920]

He was definitely on the court. I wouldn't say he "lead the comeback" though.

I didn't say he did. I said he helped. TJ played fine.

[Fireball]

Bonner levelling Z-Bo into the crowd ...

[bbarry]

randolph and gasol only 5 FGAs combined, with about 5 min to go in the 1st half.

*looks at gay*

[timvp]

Manu in beast mode on both ends.

[Robz4000]

Manu lookin good! Needs to keep this goin into the playoffs...

[Bill_Brasky]

TJ looked like a backup PG, which is just fine for me.

[ggoose25]

bring back leonard

[DMC]

Manu is in every play on both ends.

[blkroadrunners]

Nice read by Tiago

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Finally refs about time

[bbarry]

easy call, nice job tiago.

[DPG21920]

That was a great rotation, Tiago

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

There ya go Splitter, that's what you need to do

[024]

splitter looks skinnier to me

[timvp]

Splitter was in the circle and still moving.

Thanks ref :tu

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

there ya go TP

[Spurs Brazil]

Great job Tiago

[Libri]

That's something Splitter does well, draw charges.

[mystargtr34]

Well done Tiago... such a crisp rotation.

[DMC]

I hope Manu doesn't get hurt. He's so involved and never considers his body.

[Fireball]

that was not a foul on Tiago ... good defense ... shit refs

[mystargtr34]

Fuck you ref... i knew he just couldnt wait to blow his whistle there for Randolph... perfect fucking defense by Tiago.

[blkroadrunners]

Should be off Conley

[timvp]

Splitter playing by no-dunk church league rules.

[timtonymanu]

That was off of Conley. These refs are trash.

[Werdsniper2]

Random side note: Rubio playing solid in his debut. Nothing spectacular. 3 Reb 4 Assists +4 at halftime in 10 minutes.

[timvp]

We might have to just accept that Conley owns TP :td

[Bill_Brasky]

At this rate our bigs are gonna be fouled out by the 4th quarter.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Splitter needs a fucking weight room really really really badly.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nuggets has 69 pts at Dallas at the half

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RG3 is trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blkroadrunners]

Random side note: Rubio playing solid in his debut. Nothing spectacular. 3 Reb 4 Assists +4 at halftime in 10 minutes.

Dallas' getting mauled too: 69-42 halftime.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

tony still getting killed by conley gasol pick n roll sigh

[Bill_Brasky]

Is CoJo on the bench? Would like to see him guard Conley.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

lol bring back Dick

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Damn you Bonner stop with the 3's oh wait it's Bonner

[TDfan2007]

Rfefs have been trash. Spurs taking a lot of contested shots.

[angelbelow]

Need some rebounding.. put in KL?

[spurspokesman]

BONNER is painful to watch

[Kuestmaster]

if parker plays no offense and no defense we're really fucked

[024]

grizzlies' first unit still owns the spurs.

[Fermixalot]

Game is just swinging back and forth.

[timvp]

Well at least Duncan will be fresh in the second half .........

[timtonymanu]

Griz are so frustrating to watch. They really know how to play the Spurs.

[Libri]

Manu 33333

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Nuggets has 69 pts at Dallas at the half

Great news! Dallas meltdown continues!

[angelbelow]

I thought we should expect small ball.. how about KL at PF?

[Werdsniper2]

Conley is such a solid PG. He isn't flashy, but he has great awareness on both ends. Again, nothing spectacular, but really steady.

[benefactor]

6 minutes for Duncan and a 2pt game? I'll gladly take it.

[DAF86]

That's it Tony, we need you to be the focal point of the offense.

[benefactor]

6 minutes for Duncan and a 2pt game? I'll gladly take it.
Make that a one point game.

[timvp]

RJ shoots a halfcourt shot from regular three-point distance.

He's back.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good 2nd quarter after the terrible start. Not bad with TD only playing 6 minutes

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Not a terrible first half, but too much 3 point shooting and we need to see Splitter step up more. 2nd was a lot better than the 1st so that's good.

[WildcardManu]

6 minutes for Duncan and a 2pt game? I'll gladly take it.

yeah I don't understand all the whinning around here for a season opener. It's like people want instant contenders with all these new pieces.

[angelbelow]

Only saw a few sequences of KL, but he looked good. Nice aggressiveness on the offensive board.

[ElNono]

Well, could be worse... still everything from the perimeter and their bigs getting whatever they want... At least ZBo hasn't gotten himself going yet.

[Fireball]

Dallas' getting mauled too: 69-42 halftime.

what do you mean by "too"?

[DPG21920]

We might have to just accept that Conley owns TP :td

Andre Miller part II?

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

guys, if you get a chance, you gotta check out the Nuggs-Mavs first half

Man i am PUMPED about this team

No Melo, no jr......awesome! This is how a team plays.

Al got a steal and the ball rolled in Gallo, and he had the open play, but dumped it back to Al for the dunk.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Wow
Spurs - 39% shooting
Grizzlies - 54% shooting

Yet we are down by 1. Get that shooting up and the game's in the bag for sure.

[Fireball]

Splitter played 18 minutes ...

[DMC]

Point differential is ok, play was less than stellar, however I liked a few things from Leonard and JA. Ford is ok as a backup but nothing to raise an eyebrow about. Blair finished that second break to my surprise, he's fast. He still cannot stay on the floor in the paint when his guy catches the ball, probably due to his size because he cannot defend Gasol straight up.

Bonner is a lumberjack.

[timtonymanu]

What's going on with Dallas? Too content with the title or do they just suck ass now?

[spectator]

some takeaways:
1. conley still owning parker
2. KL showing rookie nerves
3. blair still sucks on D
4. one pt. game with duncan resting all but 6 min

[spurspokesman]

Point differential is ok, play was less than stellar, however I liked a few things from Leonard and JA. Ford is ok as a backup but nothing to raise an eyebrow about. Blair finished that second break to my surprise, he's fast. He still cannot stay on the floor in the paint when his guy catches the ball, probably due to his size because he cannot defend Gasol straight up.

Bonner is a lumberjack.

Good assesment

[Fireball]

What's going on with Dallas? Too content with the title or do they just suck ass now?

B2B against fresh Nuggets ... there will be many games like that this season

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

guys, if you get a chance, you gotta check out the Nuggs-Mavs first half

Man i am PUMPED about this team

No Melo, no jr......awesome! This is how a team plays.

Al got a steal and the ball rolled in Gallo, and he had the open play, but dumped it back to Al for the dunk.


They are an exciting young team with non headcase players. Wish we could of stole Nene away from you guys though :(

[Werdsniper2]

Tyler Hansbrough is officially a non-bust. 15 Points 13 Boards (5 Off) off the bench. Great hustle player.

[urunobili]

Can someone tell me what to read about Kawhi's absence in the 2nd quarter? it's because he doesn't seem to have a J? or the move on Gay? Maybe overly aggressive? :depressed

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

George Hill played 24 minutes and scored 4 points in his regular season debut with Indiana. I just don't really see where GH3 fits on that team TBH.....

[DMC]

Dallas has a bunch of new players. It takes time as we know. They will be fine. Once teams get to speed, teams like Dallas will pass teams like Denver just because they have so many weapons. Denver might surprise me though.

[DJ Mbenga]

guys, if you get a chance, you gotta check out the Nuggs-Mavs first half

Man i am PUMPED about this team

No Melo, no jr......awesome! This is how a team plays.

Al got a steal and the ball rolled in Gallo, and he had the open play, but dumped it back to Al for the dunk.

still face problems from last year. What happens in Crunch time?

[Bill_Brasky]

Can someone tell me what to read about Kawhi's absence in the 2nd quarter? it's because he doesn't seem to have a J? or the move on Gay? Maybe overly aggressive? :depressed

Dick got hot for a sec.

[timvp]

If not for some fluke threes, the Grizzlies would be rolling. They've played much better so far. Unless the Spurs start to pick it up, Memphis' inside game will break through in the second half.

(sounds a lot like we said last year in April tbh)

[Fireball]

Can someone tell me what to read about Kawhi's absence in the 2nd quarter? it's because he doesn't seem to have a J? or the move on Gay? Maybe overly aggressive? :depressed

yeah, 4 Rebs in 5 minutes was not enough ...

[timtonymanu]

If not for some fluke threes, the Grizzlies would be rolling. They've played much better so far. Unless the Spurs start to pick it up, Memphis' inside game will break through in the second half.

(sounds a lot like we said last year in April tbh)

That's what scaring me right now, tbh.

[spectator]

ty lawson is 8-9 FG, 21PTS against mavs in one half; did father time finally catch up with the mavs D or is this the second of b2b.

probably both

[timvp]

Can someone tell me what to read about Kawhi's absence in the 2nd quarter? it's because he doesn't seem to have a J? or the move on Gay? Maybe overly aggressive? :depressed

Tbh, I was surprised Kawhi got in the game so early. I didn't expect him to be the first wing off the bench.

[DMC]

Pop is sitting KL probably because he wants him to see the game, to get his breath and slow down a little. He's got good hands it seems.

[Fireball]

George Hill played 24 minutes and scored 4 points in his regular season debut with Indiana. I just don't really see where GH3 fits on that team TBH.....

In preseason I always saw him run into the corner ... but his teammates don't recognize him there ... hope it gets better for him

[DMC]

Bonner with the air ball, was he fouled physically or mentally? Can Bonner get a call for a mental foul?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

In preseason I always saw him run into the corner ... but his teammates don't recognize him there ... hope it gets better for him


He did the same thing tonight from what I saw (first half). A lot of the time he was open but Granger would jack up a shot.....

[blkroadrunners]

George Hill played 24 minutes and scored 4 points in his regular season debut with Indiana. I just don't really see where GH3 fits on that team TBH.....

Collison wasn't that great neither (36 minutes, 3-11, 8 pts and 5 asts). However, Paul George is emerging into a fine player. Fortunately, Hill is a combo G.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Second half needs less 3's. Spurs have already chucked up 17 up 'em while Memphis has only shot 2....

[DMC]

We don't more or less 3's. We need to move the ball and take what they give us. We need less shot clock bail out 3's.

[spurspokesman]

Relyin on threes too much. No inside attack to think of:bang

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

still face problems from last year. What happens in Crunch time?

same situation as the Lakers, no closer. You learn to deal with it. :toast

[benefactor]

George Hill homers should check out his line tonight.

Fugly.

[DMC]

Relyin on threes too much. No inside attack to think of:bang

Memphis is big inside, hard to attack. Tony isn't at full speed yet. Duncan is on the bench. We have great 3 pt shooters. We should make them respect that.

[spurspokesman]

Tbh, I was surprised Kawhi got in the game so early. I didn't expect him to be the first wing off the bench.

For what we gave for him I expected to see him.

[DMC]

George Hill homers should check out his line tonight.

Fugly.
George will be fine.

[Nathan89]

Can someone tell me what to read about Kawhi's absence in the 2nd quarter? it's because he doesn't seem to have a J? or the move on Gay? Maybe overly aggressive? :depressed

Rj and Anderson were both playing well.

If Kawhi doesn't play next half his confidence would be shattered. He should be playing though. They need him with Neal out.

[Fireball]

hopefully the bad FT shooting won't catch up in the end ... 3/8 ... come on

[dbestpro]

Need to shoot more threes.

[FaM0us Skins]

Second half is underway now

[blkroadrunners]

lol Blair bullying Randolph

[Libri]

Blair showing some beast with that move.

[spurspokesman]

Thanks BLAIR. Use your weight

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Thats what I want to see from Blair. Use that Whataburger ass and move the bitch.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

oh blair way to use your fat!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

RJ's showing life tonight but I hope he can keep it up all season

[FaM0us Skins]

Rj 2.0!

[024]

silly grizzlies, letting spurs shoot 3's only works in the playoffs.

[Bill_Brasky]

More touch fouls on our starting bigs.

[angelbelow]

...... 4th...... darn it.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tim and Tiago

[Kuestmaster]

Blair is dumb

[Nathan89]

Trade rj immediately!!!

[timtonymanu]

Is this the most we've seen Duncan and Splitter together in this game than we did all last season?

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck these refs, they are pathetic, bullshit call on Blair there

[Libri]

Dammit, Blair was burning some good calories.

[mystargtr34]

Stupid by Blair... Duncan had Randolph covered from the help... very low IQ play.

[blkroadrunners]

Manu forgot to box out

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Lol nice flop Manu

[BanditHiro]

lol touch fouls...

[Werdsniper2]

Lol. That was not a foul. Flop...Spurs ball anyway.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

haha manu

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Pay back fouls

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Grizzlies going on a foul-fest here!

[Fireball]

refs turning the corner

[BanditHiro]

Scumbag Parker...never developed a three ball.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Go up hard splitter

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Yay, another foul from Grizzlies

[DPG21920]

Twin Towers!

[BanditHiro]

crab dribble :D

[DMC]

Splitter has to finish that, not go outside to your PG for 3.

[mystargtr34]

Damn Timmy is still a great interior defender

[Nathan89]

Twin Towers!

Fuck Pop for not playing Splitter last year.

[BanditHiro]

missing wide open jumpers and bunnies :(

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

C'mon Tony simple lay-in not that hard

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Spurs HAVE to take advantage of all these turnovers by Grizzlies.

[024]

splitter too scared to shoot

[DPG21920]

Be aggressive, Tiago

[ElNono]

Damn Splitter is fucking scared and soft

[Fermixalot]

Tiago has to shoot or this is the most action he's gonna see all season.

[Kuestmaster]

Marc Gasol is better than Pau

[Bill_Brasky]

Christ Tiago, GO UP WITH IT!!

[Werdsniper2]

Tiago could be so good if he would just be more aggressive on the offensive end. Take it home Tiago.

[timtonymanu]

Tiago needs to work on his offensive IQ.

[Spurs Brazil]

Ugly

[spurspokesman]

Tiago ughhhhhh

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago is like a poor, poor mans version of Prime Oberto

[DPG21920]

Well TP hasn't had it through the first 3, but the spurs need him in the 4th

[ggoose25]

tony needs to wake the fuck up

[DPG21920]

Damn Splitter is fucking scared and soft

He's not soft, at least not on defense.

[GB20]

don't be scare tiago!!

[Fireball]

TP and Manu are exhausted ... bring in the young guys

[mystargtr34]

Grizzlies yet to score since the twin towers.. but man.. Tiago needs to be stronger and more aggressive on offense.

[Kuestmaster]

No flow in offense. They have to look for Timmy down low. He has to be fresh

[GB20]

i want to see cory

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu for 333333333333333

[timvp]

Parker is alive. That's good.

Splitter playing like he's 6-foot-2. That's not.

[spurspokesman]

3333333333333333

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice block Tiago

[Bill_Brasky]

Great D Tiago

[GB20]

this game is getting boring with those refs