Game Blog: SEASON OPENER - Spurs vs. Grizzlies

[Kuestmaster]

Defense is so much better with Tim and Tiago inside.

[DPG21920]

Parker is alive. That's good.

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

Splitter shitting all over ST

[spurspokesman]

More of that splitter

[Libri]

Parker is alive. That's good.

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

I'm wondering why he always brings the ball down.

[BanditHiro]

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

cbeR6uYxU50

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

How often do you see 3-4 airballs in one game?

[Werdsniper2]

AWESOME Tiago! Altered the hell out of that shot and then grabbed the tough board!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Lets get this lead up more and more

[024]

not sure if splitter is playing better defense or if zbo is reverting to his lazy self.

[benefactor]

Splitter a defensive force right now.

[Nathan89]

Superb defense by Splitter. Really showing why he should have played last year.

[mystargtr34]

GREAT defense Tiago.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago very solid on D

[Bill_Brasky]

Twin Towers shuttin down the paint.

[angelbelow]

Great D and awesome rebound from Tiago... transition into almost fumbling the ball T_T

[timvp]

Come on Kawhi.

[Gospursel]

Leonard is alive

[blkroadrunners]

I thought Kawhi was going to go top-shelf on Gasol.

[mystargtr34]

I like Kawhi on the court with Duncan and Manu or Parker... make the game easy for him on offense and let him do his thing on D.

[Werdsniper2]

Man, Kawhi is refreshing. Nice athleticism. Nice to see some young energy.

[Gospursel]

Went for that like he wanted it.

[BanditHiro]

thank god that was a charge. pop would have taken him out if it wasn't

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Keep shooting rook

[InRareForm]

Leonard looked like antonio daniels on that.

[DPG21920]

Tiago doesn't grab a ton of boards but he keeps a ton alive.

[DAF86]

If only Leonard could hit the three.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Timmy follows up!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Plastic man!!!!

[elemento]

And people say Tiago can't guard PFs. Z-Bo has been struggling all night against him.

[024]

good defense by leonard. the offense will follow eventually.

[benefactor]

lol...Leonard has been watching too much Parker.

[Bill_Brasky]

Those long arms on Leonard will cause a lot of trouble for other teams.

[Werdsniper2]

Come on Kawhi...I love your hands but lets get a bucket within the next century.

[mystargtr34]

Lol TJ Ford running around Duncans legs when hes trying to make a post move.

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi with those good hands again.

[BanditHiro]

Tiago doesn't grab a ton of boards but he keeps a ton alive.

i have been meaning to ask you...what is your schtik?

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard very quick hands. This guy will be great on D

[DAF86]

Size!!!!!

[DMC]

He's got good hands.

[mystargtr34]

Duncan with the suction cup putback.

[Nathan89]

I thought Kawhi was going to go top-shelf on Gasol.

He doesn't jump that high.

[benefactor]

As Bill Walton would say...."Both hands!"

[Brazil]

great plays by Leonard, he'll learn how to finish it !

[angelbelow]

KL needs more confidence and a little practice on those types of transition type plays.. and these in game situations are a great way to learn. Hope he keeps his head up because his defense is helping.

[Kuestmaster]

thank gods for letting duncan come down to the Earth and play with us 15 years

[Libri]

good defense by leonard. the offense will follow eventually.

That drive was pretty good. To bad it didn't go in. I like the idea though.

[Gospursel]

Tiago looks like he knows how to play defense next to duncan. that is a great feeling going into the season. In moments together, they are really putting a wall around the basket for the first time I've seen in a couple of years.

[Snow]

Triple towers! Duncan, Splitter and Kawhi :P Lockdown D

[Uriel]

I'm not sure whether the Spurs are just really good or the Grizzlies really sloppy right now. I'd like to think it's the former, but it's probably more of the latter.

[Fireball]

Let Tiago be a little scared on offense ... but seeing him and Timmy defend the paint is great ...

[WildcardManu]

loving Tiago for his defense

[Ice009]

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.

I'll check it out later for sure. I really, really like the new Nuggets team now that Carmelo, JR Smith and KM are off of it. Big fan of Nene too. He would have been my number 1 choice in free agency if the Spurs had the money to offer him a contract.

[mystargtr34]

Splitter-Duncan-Leonard is lockdown on D.

[blkroadrunners]

Splitter block!

[Fermixalot]

Plastic man!!!!


YtespeLin2c

[benefactor]

Go get it, young man.

[blkroadrunners]

Splitter-Duncan-Leonard is lockdown on D.

:tu I likey

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

love this Kawhi kid, great size, plays hard, now if he could develop some kind of offensive skills, watch out

[024]

i think splitter's offense is a lost cause.

[Kuestmaster]

Splitter-Duncan-Leonard is lockdown on D.

well, bonner is there now. forget that

[angelbelow]

OMGOODNESS Tiago is putting on a CLINIC.

[Robz4000]

Looks like the Spurs got control now

[mystargtr34]

:lol Tiago cleaning up Bonners trash D.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:D i missed this feeling

[Fermixalot]

Spurs basketball!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

oh mama and 1!!! fuck yea

[bbarry]

tiaGOAT

[Nathan89]

Splitter is earning 30+ mpg this game.

[024]

i like how the spurs are winning this without chucking 3 pointers.

[timtonymanu]

Loving Tiago and Kawhi.

[mystargtr34]

MANUUUUUUUU :lol

[Fireball]

Oh MAMA

[Kuestmaster]

Manuuuu!
Seriously, Tiago defense has been amazing

[DPG21920]

Please more Splitter/Duncan. Even if it fails it's the only thing with a hope of winning with defense.

[jjktkk]

Lol, Sean describing Leonard as "plasticman". I like the nickname.

[therealtruth]

I like the Kawhi, Tim, Tiago frontcourt.

[bbarry]

MANU! o_O

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Holy shit

[024]

that was sick!

[benefactor]

Goooo getttt itttttt

[DAF86]

Manu you're so beatiful.

[Barfunk]

!!!!!!!!!!

[Fermixalot]

Maaaaaaaaaaaannnuuuuuuuuuuu

[Refocus]

holy shiiiit manu!!

[timtonymanu]

Dayum Manu.

[angelbelow]

I might have to buy league pass again this year =). This is so fun to watch.

[Bill_Brasky]

Oh. My. GOODNESS.

[bbarry]

manu looks so slow but crafty and slick, it's freaking hilarious lol

[Libri]

love this Kawhi kid, great size, plays hard, now if he could develop some kind of offensive skills, watch out

He's been working with Chip. :toast

[Kuestmaster]

oh manu, you're amazing

[boutons_deux]

I sure hope Manu can shake off the off-season rust and step up his game. :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawai <3

[benefactor]

Heat check for Leonard.

[DMC]

Damn Spurs looking decent.

[Fermixalot]

25-5 3rd Quarter. Holy shit.

[stxspurs]

im diggin the youngsters

[Gospursel]

Let Tiago be a little scared on offense ... but seeing him and Timmy defend the paint is great ...

I agree. We don't need tiago to dominate on offense. He might be able to come up with 4-6 points a game, but if he defends the paint and imposes his will defensively even with bonner out there...that is huge for us.

[timtonymanu]

Tiago, Tim, Kawhi > Blair, Tim, RJ

[DPG21920]

So Kawhi is a bit of a gamer, huh. Looks much better than in pre-season.

[blkroadrunners]

Too much dribbling from TJ

[angelbelow]

Lol in before Bonner complaints.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Don't let the lead slip away

[Gospursel]

Memphis passing clinic on Spurs after TJ's turnover

[bbarry]

ford getting too cute. TO

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TJ looks so slow

[Nathan89]

Tj Ford leading another comeback:lmao

[mystargtr34]

:lol momentum killer TJ

[Brazil]

TJ ford sucks

[lefty]

Aw crap


Timvp was right about TJ

[benefactor]

Wow...more bullshit.

[Gospursel]

interesting look having RJ and Leonard out there at the same time. Can't decide who's 2 and who's 3?

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck these refs calling all these half-assed calls Tim just got fucked again in this game.

[blkroadrunners]

That's an O foul?!

[bbarry]

speedy parker

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Not enough minutes for Kawai/JA/Neal.........

[mystargtr34]

:lmao at that offensive foul call on Duncan...

HORRIBLE Ref.

[DPG21920]

i have been meaning to ask you...what is your schtik?

I'm not sure I understand you.

[Nathan89]

Wow...more bullshit.

Took a possible three points off the board.

[Gospursel]

:lol momentum killer TJ

this

[Werdsniper2]

Ahhh...fresh pizza and a six of Stella delivered to my door. I am ready to watch us finish this game out in the 4th.

[mystargtr34]

:lol Bonners outstretched arm couldnt get higher than Cunninghams chest on that contest.

[timtonymanu]

I wanna see CJ. Ford fucked the team's momentum with his TO's.

[Bill_Brasky]

Splitter/Duncan/Leonard = GREATNESS

[blkroadrunners]

Overall great 3rd qtr for SA

Last season Memphis was the team owning the 3rd

[timtonymanu]

Keep it up for one more quarter, boys.

[wildbill2u]

TD going into the Rodney Dangerfield years of his career.

[mystargtr34]

Was that the best defensive stretch with Duncan Splitter Kawhi we have seen in 2 years?

Serious question tbh..

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago playing amazing D

[Libri]

Overall great 3rd qtr for SA

Last season Memphis was the team owning the 3rd

I hated those 3rd quarter meltdowns.

[Bill_Brasky]

Was that the best defensive stretch with Duncan Splitter Kawhi we have seen in 2 years?

Serious question tbh..

I seriously think so. Hope we can keep it up in the fourth and close this thing out.

[Snow]

Neal needs to take away TJ's minutes... him and
Manu should share pg duties

[ace3g]

I think the Spurs coaching staff should should bring in Finley strictly to improve Kawhi's shooting form (probably the closest you will get in similarity to how Kawhi shoots the ball).

[Fireball]

Was that the best defensive stretch with Duncan Splitter Kawhi we have seen in 2 years?

Serious question tbh..

It was great ... but I remember on game against the Hornets last season in which swarming team defense led to a 40 point turnaround ... lets keep this up

[ElNono]

Bonner makes me nervous

[Barfunk]

TD going into the Rodney Dangerfield years of his career.

lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Splitter/Duncan/Leonard/Manu = GREATNESS

fify

[Nathan89]

Splitter keeps making defensive plays.

[TDfan2007]

Tim getting ZERO respect from the refs. I'm loving the ball movement and defense from our guys.

[Brazil]

good to see TP owning Conley

[ElNono]

Shit.. go for the kill

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

James Anderson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TDfan2007]

Anderson is probably the most athletic wing we've had in years.

[Kuestmaster]

Please Pop play Tim and Tiago together and we lock this game.

[timtonymanu]

Tiago, Kawhi, and JA make a good second unit and this is without Gary Neal.

[Nathan89]

Apparently Splitter wasn't good enough to play last year.

[Gospursel]

Lock down D + good fast break offense = could mean really good things. Lets see if it lasts more than a night...

[TDfan2007]

Splitter has played FANTASTIC D, but he seems to be devoid of any coordination on the offensive end.

[024]

good, matt bonner playing poorly.

[Johnny RIngo]

I was worried about Leonard in the pre-season but he's looking damn good out there. The roster still has problems and we probably won't compete for a 'ship but at least the team won't be the disaster that some predicted early on. Now if only the FO could do something about Ford/Bonner/RJ.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Kawhi Leonard and Neo (Mr. Anderson) are going to be great for us.

Thank god.

[ElNono]

Goddammit... RJ and Bonner again with the stinker

[InRareForm]

end this shit...

[angelbelow]

I wish we had a prime Horry. Imagine boasting a front line of TD, Splitter and Horry. You have everything you need..

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner in playoff form

[elemento]

Man Bonner sucks

[Brazil]

TP not happy with RJ

[timtonymanu]

There's the playoff RJ and Bonner.

[blkroadrunners]

Tiago, Kawhi, and JA make a good second unit and this is without Gary Neal.

I'm hoping Neal will be in the rotation once he returns healthy.

[Bill_Brasky]

Get RJ out and let's finish it off with Leonard.....we don't need anymore corner 3's, we need some defense to close it out.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

JA too unselfish there

[ElNono]

Get RJ out and let's finish it off with Leonard.....

:pop: "It wouldn't be fair to the team"

[smrattler]

I like what I've seen from both Tiago and Leonard tonight. The rookie has shown some very actice hands in the passing and dribbling lanes, hitting the glass and just being active. Tiago getting some blocks, wow.

[Obstructed_View]

Somebody's going to look at Splitter's five points and say he sucks.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

keep Splitter in

[DAF86]

I really hope that when Neal gets back Pop takes TJ out of the rotation and not Leonard or Anderson.

[mystargtr34]

Damn Bonner just cant compete when the balls goes off the rim.

[ElNono]

Tony in hero mode

[TDfan2007]

Spurs are not looking good right now.

[Robz4000]

Shit, Memphis crawling back...

[ElNono]

Don't tell me we're choking this with RJ and Matty out there

[angelbelow]

keep Splitter in

Save him for the end. Put him back in around 5:30 IMO.

[blkroadrunners]

Ugh, 7 pt lead.

[Kuestmaster]

Take Bonner out of the game. NOW

[Fireball]

Manu bailing us out

[Gospursel]

Manu smells "comeback" and craps on it.

[mystargtr34]

Dumbass Rudy Gay

[Obstructed_View]

They'll have a chance to put this away from the line. It's on them if they can't do it.

[angelbelow]

Somebody's going to look at Splitter's five points and say he sucks.

He does suck. His 5 points explains why he was glued to bench last season. :p:

[TDfan2007]

Spurs are already in the bonus. Nice!

[DPG21920]

TJ smh on that defense

[Fermixalot]

Drive, draw the fouls, put this one away.

[smrattler]

Manu clutch from the line.

[Fermixalot]

Rudy Gay. Good lord.

[blkroadrunners]

Holy smokes Gay

[Werdsniper2]

Haha I think we are overreacting a bit on Ford. Give him just a few more games before you proceed to throw him under the bus. Given, he isn't great, but come on. Give the guy a quick shot.

[smrattler]

Manu, two more from the line... takes us from up 7 to up 12.

[Libri]

TJ guarding Gay, smh

[Gospursel]

Tj on Rudy? Thats what you get.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice Rudy Gay!!!!

[ElNono]

http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/imgs/media/090521/TrueTV.DVD.Closer.jpg

[blkroadrunners]

Great fastbreak

[Spursfan092120]

Really starting to like TJ's ability to see the floor with this team.

[Barfunk]

lol Tim Duncan can crack his fucking skull and no foul will be called

[TDfan2007]

lol at that layup not being an and 1

[ElNono]

Manu holding left knee

[hoopdreams11]

TJ's PnR defense is horrible

[smrattler]

Why do refs always call either goaltend OR foul on those? Timmy got goaltended AND fouled!

[Gospursel]

As long as Anderson is out there, I'd like to see him on Rudy Gay.

[mystargtr34]

:lol Matt Bonner had an eternity to set up to take a charge on that Rudy Gay dunk.. instead he flails his arms and runs away :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Very goof fastbreak

[Brazil]

Haha I think we are overreacting a bit on Ford. Give him just a few more games before you proceed to throw him under the bus. Given, he isn't great, but come on. Give the guy a quick shot.

overreacting ? he sucks dude not going to change

[Kuestmaster]

Call me homer, but I think Manu is a top 10 player in the league right now

[Libri]

Manu holding left knee

:(

[smrattler]

Call me homer, but I think Manu is a top 10 player in the league right now

Call me a homer, but I think Tommy Lee Jones is one of the top 10 best actors in the world.

[bbarry]

Near 8 second backcourt violation by TP there LOL

[smrattler]

Gay tried posting Timmy?

[ElNono]

Bonner coming back in to space the floor

[ElNono]

oops.. there's Splitter

[ElNono]

Pop changed his mind

[DPG21920]

Pop isn't senile!

[Spursfan092120]

Manu = Beast

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

aiiiirball

[Brazil]

good JS TP !

[ElNono]

Manu

[Werdsniper2]

Ant that...will do it.

[Gospursel]

Manu is still the MVP on this team.

[Brazil]

Manu !!! ouch

[DAF86]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!











































Damn, I missed that.

[ElNono]

http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/imgs/media/090521/TrueTV.DVD.Closer.jpg

[Fireball]

game over ...

[smrattler]

Manu the closer.

[Fireball]

they are playing music from The Closer in the arena as well, don't they?

[DMC]

Manu, playing like it's game 7 of the Finals. Good for the rookie to see that.

[TDfan2007]

Our guys showed up today effort-wise, especially on D. The execution will come with time.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs didn't play one game like this against Memphis in the playoffs. A healthy Manu really makes a difference.

[Bill_Brasky]

Manu!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Ball game

Manu was spectacular. I really liked Tiago and Leonard defense. I hope both can get better on O.

Anderson and RJ played solid and Tony was fine after the bad 1st quarter

[DMC]

Memphis looks like shit.

[stephen jackson]

wow if we have energy like this all season, no reason not to
splitter kawhi james are all young we gonna beast

[DPG21920]

Tiago shitting on Zbo

[TIMMYD!]

Game.

[ElNono]

We Win!

[Budkin]

Wow talk about a tale of two halves... GO SPURS!

[ezau]

The Grizz just played out of their minds when they faced us last year and I really think Shane Battier leaving has affected their chemistry.

[Manu-of-steel]

YeaH

[NickiRasgo]

Green!

[Brazil]

Tiago shitting on Zbo

could have also shit on him last PO ..... fucking pop

[Werdsniper2]

And that will do it.

My game ball goes to Tiago, TBH.

[DPG21920]

Very good defensive performance :tu

Even with the offensive struggles, the defense will allow you a chance.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

SPURS WiN

[Fireball]

some sweet revenge ... thank Manu and Tiago for that

[Brazil]

good win
solid second half

[timtonymanu]

Grizzlies only had 82 points. :toast

[Manu-of-steel]

nice win by the spurs!

[Bill_Brasky]

Enjoyed watching a Spurs game where they held the opponent under 90. Good way to start the season.

[Libri]

Very good defensive performance :tu

Even with the offensive struggles, the defense will allow you a chance.

:tu

[Kuestmaster]

Defend like this all year please. Nice way to start the season

[Manu-of-steel]

Kawhi did not disappoint me, he was eating rebounds in his short stint. JA was solid. Splitter was solid defensively.

[ColinB]

Defensively, I loved what Leonard and Splitter brought. Both had a poor game offensively, but more than made up for it on the defensive side of the ball.

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