Game Blog: SEASON OPENER - Spurs vs. Grizzlies

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VENUE: AT&T Center
TIME: 7:30 PM(CT)
TV: FSSW, SSN, League Pass

Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/preview?gid=2011122624)

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[The_Worlds_finest]

Season opener fap fap fap fap

[ElNono]

let's get this ish rolling :flag:

[urunobili]

Spurs 105 Frizz 99

[Giuseppe]

I hope the Grizz spill your plums all over Bexar County.

[spurs10]

Go Spurs!!!!!!

[Dex]

In what quarter do you think Pops starts to think............WE NEED TO ADD A BIG!

If he didn't come to that realization after the Memphis series last season, he probably never will tbh.

[TD 21]

I expect the Spurs will win and win, if not big, then at least comfortably. Not only because of the disappointment over how last season ended or the extra time off to stew over it or because they're a better team (and despite their match-up issues up front, they are) but because they know they got pushed around and flat out punked in that series. And if they don't know, they they will when Pop lets them know about it in no uncertain terms in his pregame address. Nothing works better than to get a team fired up than to question their manhood (as long as it's not overused).

I'm expecting a big game from Blair. It was obvious from his comments a few days ago that he was furious over being dropped from the rotation mid-series. And Randolph is the type of player he looks up to and measures himself against anyway.

I'm also expecting big games from Duncan and Parker. Duncan because he's fresh and when he's fresh, he'll often still look like an elite player. Parker because he took a lot of heat for being outplayed by Conley and not stepping up and leading the team with Ginobili and to a lesser extent, Duncan, ailing.

[pawe]

Im just happy to see the Spurs play.
SA 98
MEM 93

[scottspurs]

I'll be at that the game tonight. Spurs usually win when I'm in attendance unless they play the Bucks. GO SPURS GO!!!!!

SA 101
Mem 96

[ElNono]

I expect Matt to hit those 3's and RJ to show up now that it doesn't matter. With that in mind:

Spurs 135
Grizz 88

[TDomination]

I expect Matt to hit those 3's and RJ to show up now that it doesn't matter. With that in mind:

Spurs 135
Grizz 88

YUP! Go spurs!

[Fireball]

See you all tonight in the game blog ... first I have to sleep a little ...

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[pookenstein]

Spurs 108
Grizz 97

Bonner and RJ with 45 points between them...

[Nathan89]

I expect Jeremy Pargo to burn us for 13+ points. He's the type of pg that always does bad things to the Spurs.

[Dex]

:elephant

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I know it's just the first game of the regular season, but seriously, I hope we stomp them into the ground.

F the Grizz.

[siraulo23]

where's Bukefal?

and we need that spurs win pic

[DesignatedT]

Spurs 102
Grizz 95

[lefty]

Grizz 745
Spurs 178

[Mugen]

fuck the grizz.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Let's get this started!

Nuggs by 15
Spurs by 9

[jeebus]

Grizz 745
Spurs 178

But Bonner spreads the floor! :depressed

[LakerHater]

SPURS- 91
Grizz- 88

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[Scrub]

Although I like Grizz team way better I think Spurs got this one fairly easy. I expect GAZBO fat and out of shape in the start of the season and Gay choking like mad. Parker&Manu&TOSB will make it look like good old regular season Spurs game.

Spurs 96
Grizzlies 87

[Dex]

Dex's Keys to the Game:

1) Contain ZBo - Both of the Grizzlies bigmen gave the Spurs fits during the playoffs, and Memphis will be returning with the same vaunted frontline. While stopping both Gasol and Randolph is probably an impossible task given the tools that the Spurs have to utilize, neutralizing one of the two drastically increases the Spurs chances of a W. Players need to pack the paint against ZBo and make him the primary defensive focus, and whoever is guarding him needs to step out on him when he goes to that jumpshot which devastated the Spurs last spring.

2) Gang Rebound - The whole Spurs team needs to hit the boards like it's going out of style. This will be an ongoing theme throughout the entire season as the Spurs are undersized inside and don't have any proven glass cleaners, but this will be especially important against teams like the Griz which outsize the Spurs and are likely to win the physicality battle.

3) Diamond in the Rough - With Hill gone and Neal out with spontaneously exploding body parts, the Spurs are going to have to look for production out of some unforeseen places. Maybe it comes in the form of Jefferson streaking like he did to start last season. Maybe it comes in the form of a Bonner barrage of threes. Maybe it comes in Anderson coming off the bench and being Buckets Jr. Either way, someone else is going to have to step up and help put points on the board, especially while it appears that the Big 3 are all still working to get their conditioning back for four quarters.

[cd98]

Spurs front line is in big trouble tonight. Gay ready to give Leonard his official welcome to the NBA.

Don't know if Grizz are rusty...but some of the Spurs will be.

This game will be about how easy the Grizz can score in the paint.

[DarkGinobili]

:flag:

[Canibspur]

Let's go shock the world!

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[benefactor]

where's Bukefal?

and we need that spurs win pic
Check the resume' son. I've got some big wins under my belt.

[biziofromdowntown]

I'm back boys, welcome Spursnation from a far away fan :) here will be 2:30 am as usual when game starts, but i waited too much and i'm ready n fuel

GO SPURS GO!!!

[GB20]

let's go for five!!
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go spurs go!:flag:

[itzsoweezee]

Get Gasol and Randolph in foul trouble. That should be priority number 1, 2, and 3.

[xellos88330]

Spurs 115 - Grizz 104

[Robz4000]

Grizz - 94
Spurs - 100

[024]

time to see if anything has changed since last season.

[mingus]

i think the Spurs win tonight by 10+. i think Gay disrupts Memphis' chemistry and the inside-out strategy that worked so well for them. once they get it figured out they'll be alright, but i predict early struggles for Memphis this season.

106-93 Spurs

[BoricuaCJA]

I think we gonna come out hard on the Grizzlies and make it a non competitive game just like Miami did to Dallas yesterday. Expecting 3's made over and over in blow out fashion, at least comfortably. Man I am excited!!! :D

[crc21209]

Let's get this season started! GO Spurs GO! :flag:

[JonNOKC]

not sure what to expect tonight - hoping being at home and emotion of season opener will help overcome any weaknesses we still have that Grizz took advantage of last season - whatever happens hope we can avoid the one game melt downs, fire pop threads, Bonner sucks thread, or the over hype we gonna win it all threads. Its one game and still a long shorten season to play

GO SPURS GO!

[Libri]

:flag: Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[DPG21920]

Let's see if we have any gamers.

[Nathan89]

:pop:"I want more small ball. I just can't have enough."

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Bonner is back! woohoo

[Hemotivo]

No Greivis Vasquez; Spurs should WIN

[timtonymanu]

I'm excited despite there being little hope of a title this year.

If I can see #21 and #20 on the floor, it's worth it.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

best of luck to the Spurs :toast

Don't forget that league pass is free for a week or so. Just go to the link at nba.com and you can stream the game :toast

[Fermixalot]

Whatever the outcome, the Spurs are back!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs call!!!

[024]

lol at that heb commercial.

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go!!!

[Robz4000]

go spurs go

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Spurs - 104

Grizzlies - 97

Go Spurs go! Kick some grizzlie ass!

[Uriel]

Holy crap I'm SO EXCITED! Go SPURS Go!

[benefactor]

Ugh...Body Rock.

Fail.

[VBM]

Ugh...Body Rock.

Fail.

This x1000. Bunch of lames picking the intro music the past few years.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ugh...Body Rock.

Fail.


This

On a brighter note our center is 6'7 :lobt2:

[024]

i hope gay takes away shots from the grizzlies' front line.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Manu already!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Timmah!

[DPG21920]

Struggle on the glass but Blair moved his feet well on Zbo. Great play by Manu on that break.

[Werdsniper2]

Its a new season and I am back! Lets go Spurs!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu being Manu

[ElNono]

Manu bringing the entire D

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu doing everything

[Fermixalot]

Manu going 300% already: assist on first play, 2 TOs and a charge.

[DPG21920]

Manu is a beast right now. Spurs defending well but the offense is struggling.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair's hands still greasy from that Whataburger

[ElNono]

The turnovers are a killer

[Fermixalot]

Splitter and Tim. Here we go

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Bad Passing, Down to 2 "bigs" not named Duncan

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

RJ in postseason form :tu

[DPG21920]

Tiago the first big. Let's see how it goes; 4-4 right now.

[024]

thank god bonner isn't the first big off the bench

[Biggems]

Jefferson is in midseason form

[Fundamental]

2 fouls on Duncan already? pffft

[Libri]

Tim/Splitter front court

[Fireball]

Manu doing everything ... but too many TOs

[mystargtr34]

Rudy Gay just waltzes past RJ on that layup.

[benefactor]

2 quick fouls for Duncan. Shit.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tim with 2 :(

[blkroadrunners]

Not much depth at the frontcourt

[boutons_deux]

RJ two shots, neither one in the cylinder.

Bigs' foul trouble, Spurs killing themselves

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jefferson is in Postseason form

Fify

[DPG21920]

Lots of whistles

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TJ Ford is going to be playing center pretty soon

[Biggems]

randolph gets a buttload of love from the refs....he is allowed to maul everyone he goes up against, but you cant breathe on that big bastard without it being a foul.

[Uriel]

Oh my Lord.

[timtonymanu]

Wow. Small ball will be in effect any time now.

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF already 5 fouls

[mystargtr34]

Fuck bonus already

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy!

[DPG21920]

Wow Leonard in.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[benefactor]

Early look for Leonard.

[Biggems]

parker waltzed across Texas on that one

[ace3g]

Kawhi in early

[mystargtr34]

Damn Parker has to see RJ to his left there..

[ElNono]

Well, we still have problems with their frontline... we're going to have to play small ball out of necessity due to the foul situation

[benefactor]

Looks like he's going to get his opportunity. Go get it, young man.

[Kuestmaster]

Seriously, Blair and Jefferson add nothing. But that's not new obviously

[mystargtr34]

Smart move by Pop to leave Duncan out there with 2 fouls.. not like he had any other option but throwing Bonner out there against Randolph and Gasol probably means game over in the first quarter.

[TDfan2007]

We're still getting manhandled by Gasol/Randolph. Yay...

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Looks like Manu is doing the best right now. He's really giving it all he's got. C'mon Spurs!

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice to see TD J on

Every year I have the same hope of Blair plays smarter because he's getting older. I think this season will be another disappointment for me

One dumb steal attempt, Gasol easy layup and then 2 stupid fouls

[Fireball]

Now Kawhi has to show something ... Pop put him in early

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

fuck can't recall when was the last time RJ takes the ball in the hole

[ace3g]

3 fouls now for Timmy...

[blkroadrunners]

3 fouls!?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Wow bullshit

[benefactor]

Wow...bullshit.

[DPG21920]

What the heck?

[timtonymanu]

Wow refs. FML.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I was going to say I like the line-up that was just in.....

[Libri]

Tim with 3 fouls. Refs want to see Bonner play.

[TDfan2007]

Wow...that's one of the worst foul calls I've ever seen.

[Fermixalot]

BS call.

[Kuestmaster]

foul? are you fucking serious? fuck you officials. fuck you

[NASpurs]

They should just play the Benny Hill music when the Spurs play nowadays.

[Spurs Brazil]

Refs killing TD
Pathetic

[blkroadrunners]

Nice take by Kawhi

[Nathan89]

Thanks for ruining the game refs.

[Bill_Brasky]

Seriously? Fuck these refs.

[ace3g]

Kawhi seems to be moving faster, nice steal, and liked the aggression

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Lol Bonner

[Fundamental]

Boooooooner!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Red Rocket!

[urunobili]

L

[GB20]

these refs suck ass

[Fermixalot]

Ouchies. Welcome to the NBA

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawai.......

[Kuestmaster]

Parker is playing pretty horrible right now

[TDfan2007]

lol welcome to the NBA Leonard...

[ace3g]

k leonard don't trying to do a crossover behind the halfcourt line..

[Werdsniper2]

Nice on Leonard keeping that alive!

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

This is looking ugly so far. That turnover where Gay dunked it was hard to watch.

[InRareForm]

lol bonner

[DPG21920]

What an amazing block by Gasol :wow

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

k leonard don't trying to do a crossover behind the halfcourt line..


Leonard #15?

[mystargtr34]

Fuckin cockyass Rudy Gay.. where the fuck was Tony Parker

[Biggems]

these refs are whistle happy....they wont let the game get any kind of flow

[blkroadrunners]

splitter has to go up and shoot that

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Horrible passing

[therealtruth]

Damn Parker has to see RJ to his left there..

Parker's court vision is horrible. A pg with better vision could get RJ at least 3 layups a game.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

JA for 333333333333333333333

[TDfan2007]

JA with no hesitation. Love to see that.

[blkroadrunners]

Damn Leonard has quick hands.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Leonard is scared

[ace3g]

Leonard is definitely active

[DPG21920]

Spurs cannot get to the rim. Grizz d is playing well and the spurs spacing is off. It is an ugly start for the Spurs and the decision making has been poor.

[ElNono]

Leonard great hands... just making bad decisions which is expected

[Fermixalot]

The sloppiness is to be expected, but an Anderson 3 and Leonard's activity is exciting.

[timtonymanu]

Leonard has good hands. He just looks very nervous out there.

[mystargtr34]

Marc Gasol looks like a man amongst boys out there against the Spurs.

[itzsoweezee]

Not a good sign: Tony Parker picking up where he left off in the playoffs. Damn, this guy is a shell of his former self.

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard full of energy

Tony and Manu awful so far.

Tiago needs to finish strong

[GB20]

i really like this guy named kawhi

[jag]

Tiago needs to settle down. His nerves are making him look retarded every time he touches the ball

[Fireball]

I watched all other games yesterday ... no team was out of sync offensively as the Spurs are right now

[InRareForm]

Leonards over activeness showing his good and bad in this game.

[Bill_Brasky]

Leonard will do something awesome and then follow it up with something shitty.

[lefty]

lol Spurs



We are SO fucked

[jag]

Not a good sign: Tony Parker picking up where he left off in the playoffs. Damn, this guy is a shell of his former self.

This shit already? really...

[DPG21920]

Not a good sign: Tony Parker picking up where he left off in the playoffs. Damn, this guy is a shell of his former self.

:lol

[024]

at this rate, the spurs will never score in the paint.

[boutons_deux]

Grizz D very active, giving nothing away

[DPG21920]

Leonard will do something awesome and then follow it up with something shitty.

That's a rookie my friend. I'm actually encouraged by him so far. He looks better than in pre-season.

[Nathan89]

That was a sick rebound.

[TDfan2007]

Splitter's post game is still trash...

[timtonymanu]

Leonard can rebound, that's for sure.

[024]

this is just the repeat of last season. spurs can't get any points easy. grizzlies suffocating the spurs on defense. spurs have to find some kind of hole in the grizzlies' defense.

[jag]

Tiago can't take Marc 1v1. He's not strong enough.

[Werdsniper2]

I am watching the free preview of NBA League Pass. Is anyone else getting weird audio glitches during every commercial?

[Kuestmaster]

Awesome rebound Kawhi

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard with a great job

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

i like Kawhi's energy, but just some nerves and a bit out of focus at times on defense.

[loveforthegame]

Great to see Leonard much more active and eating up rebounds.

[DawgMilkX]

Leonard is doing something we haven't seen in a LONG time.... Extended the offense with offensive rebounds or knock outs

[ace3g]

Ford vs Pargo, who wins

[mystargtr34]

This is the problem with starting Manu with TP and Duncan.. and even RJ.. your left with this lineup where all the pressure is on JA and TJ Ford to create... theres no balance

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Ugh, c'mon guys!

[DPG21920]

lol TJ

[024]

wtf, is everyone camping the 3 pt line??

[TDfan2007]

Lol TJ Ford is falling all over the place. This has been sad to watch so far.

[Death In June]

TJ Ford sucks ass

[DPG21920]

Kawhis shot.... Eww

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

This line-up sucks

[loveforthegame]

The offense is fun to watch. Not.

[mystargtr34]

lol Spurs



We are SO fucked

:lol this is what most people here are thinking.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck can't convert anything

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice pass JA

[wildbill2u]

Thr refs decide when its time for a veteran to lose respect.

[jag]

I'm going to have to get drunk as hell every game if I plan on watching the Spurs this season. This is rough.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Now that's what we need Splitter to do.

[024]

anderson looking good at least..

[DMC]

RJ earn your money you sandbagging fuck.

[DPG21920]

JA looks good. Just needs to get his shot down.

[TDfan2007]

Anderson is looking good out there.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Run plays for Dick.... right now hes the #1 option

[lefty]

It looks like that "What is your 2nd NBA team" thread was legit after all

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol, everyone was literally camping outside of the 3 pt line LMAO

[Biggems]

we need neal back asap

[Werdsniper2]

Leonard is really active and actually exciting. He is playing quick, which isn't what you always see with this offense. His shot looks terrible, however. That 3 was hideous.

[ElNono]

Well, that was horrible... 36 more mins to go

[mystargtr34]

Damn JA is Smooooth.

LOL Sean not a huge dropoff between Parker and TJ..

LOL not watching TJ Ford sine 2004

[Kuestmaster]

This have been very awful. Only good things: Leonard is very active, Anderson confidence and Duncan seemed to be fine...

[TDfan2007]

defense has been good, but the offense has been trash. Credit the Grizzlies' defense though.

[Budkin]

This is going to be a long short season.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Pretty painful first quarter. Jefferson played shit and everybody was shooting 3's like there was no tommorow. Better pick it up next quarter or it won't be good.

[Bill_Brasky]

Still not over that retarded call on Duncan.

[024]

the drive and kick, drive and kick, drive and kick, etc. is going to get very old really fast.

[loveforthegame]

I like the activity from Leonard and Anderson and even Splitter. Hopefully those shots will start falling for them.

[Libri]

"The good thing is that quarter is over."-Sean

[timtonymanu]

Liked Anderson and Kawhi's energy.

Duncan played good but got into foul trouble.

The rest of the team sucked.

[Spurs Brazil]

Not a good start.

I expected more from Tony. He was good in the Hoston game.

Manu will take a while to be in game shape

[Nathan89]

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

[Death In June]

Parker, RJ, Manu...0-7.

[Fireball]

This is the problem with starting Manu with TP and Duncan.. and even RJ.. your left with this lineup where all the pressure is on JA and TJ Ford to create... theres no balance

balance was gone after Timmy got fucked by the Refs ...

[jag]

It looks like that "What is your 2nd NBA team" thread was legit after all

I laughed at a Lefty post. I feel dirty

[loveforthegame]

Have to get some energy out of the starters.

[blkroadrunners]

Eww 26.1%

[DMC]

They will settle, still lose but they will settle.

[lefty]

Scola with 19 pts and 7 boards tonight

[Basketball Power]

Spurs are seriously hard to watch now, just sad and pathetic

[blkroadrunners]

Brian Skinner's on the Griz?

[lefty]

I laughed at a Lefty post. I feel dirty

:lol:depressed

[Killakobe81]

Havent peeked at this one yet watching Mavs and saints Falcons but from the updates Im getting things are rough ...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Very nice move JA WOWOWOWOW

[benefactor]

Anderson...we need that bad.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

6/23 Spurs first quarter field goals :(

[mystargtr34]

Lol Sam Young flopping faggot.

Brian Skinner is back in the NBA?

[loveforthegame]

Going to be an exciting year with Leonard and Anderson.

[mystargtr34]

JA... that was an All-Star move.

Wow.

[Kuestmaster]

Tiago is fucking soft in offense...

[TDfan2007]

RJ with two huge shots. TJ is looking to move the ball. This is good.

[Obstructed_View]

Richard Jefferson leading the comeback, bitches.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice 3 DICK

[Spurs Brazil]

How the fuck Tiago can't score against Skinner. GO STRONG

[WildcardManu]

liking Anderson attacking the rim

[benefactor]

Lead down to one. Not sure how.

[024]

looks like the grizzlies' second unit is just as bad as the spurs'

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol RJ

[itzsoweezee]

Ford is playing great.

[blkroadrunners]

Like this momentum

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

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

[ElNono]

lol RJ showing up now

[mystargtr34]

DICK j

[024]

wtf is today opposite day?

[benefactor]

Who the hell is this RJ?

[Biggems]

is sean elliott wearing a richard jefferson costume?