Game Blog 1/11/12 - Spurs vs Rockets

[MannyIsGod]

Tim's decline is hard to watch. Used to be when he'd face his man up dude was toast and would have to either foul or get driven by for an easy two. Now getting rejected three times in a half? :depressed

Go back and watch 2003 Tim and then watch a Spurs game this year. It's fucking tough.

[DPG21920]

Why are you so butt hurt?

lol

[bklynspursfan]

You missed my point. He used to have a variety of moves he could go to because his legs still worked. Now he has to go to a limited set of moves because he's not strong or quick enough to get away with many of the moves he built his career on. He's only predictable because his body has let him down. He still knows more about the post than just about any other guy out there.

No I get that... But if he started using that up and under or the "dream shake" how much more effective could he be? David Robinson learned from Timmy when he first came in. You don't necessarily need to be strong or quick to do those up and unders

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Gave up another 50 point half.....

[ElNono]

The good news is it's a close game... the bad news is that neither Lowry or Martin have gone in their usual runs yet...

[MannyIsGod]

I really didn't think it would be possible for the defense to be worse than it was last year.


Fuck was I wrong.

[ChuckD]

Dalembert fucking sucks, in case anyone was unaware.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Talk about late bloomer: two years ago Lowry had no jumpshot to speak of, now he nails them consistently. Gotta respect the baby-faced assassin's tenacity. :tu

[Bill_Brasky]

That deep 3 by Lowry is a perfect example of a BS shot falling for opponents.

[timtonymanu]

Energy was better. A little disappointed that the Spurs only trimmed the lead by 1.

Of course Harlem Globerockets hit any BS shot though. Like always.

[Xsatyr]

In Parsons and Budinger, the Rockets have the market cornered on underrated small forward white guys taken in the second round.

Bud is a one-dimensional mental midget, if his shot is not falling then he is useless. Parsons is well-rounded which is why he stole Bud's starting role.

[LakerHater]

Down 3 while Houston shootin 99%... Shit I'll take it!!

[easy7]

Spurs need to play better D and stay away from turn overs on the second half

[timvp]

I'm not sure why more Spurs fans aren't concerned by the fact that DeJuan Blair can't grab defensive rebounds anymore. If Blair can't rebound, his career is basically over.

[ElNono]

Also, I expect Bonner not to set foot on the floor based on his 1st half play... bring the Toros kid... if we're gonna have a traffic cone, might as well get the kids some minutes

[loveforthegame]

We're just lucky to be down only 3.

[MannyIsGod]

I'm not sure why more Spurs fans aren't concerned by the fact that DeJuan Blair can't grab defensive rebounds anymore. If Blair can't rebound, his career is basically over.

Because he's scoring. Not saying its right, but thats why they don't care.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim's decline is hard to watch. Used to be when he'd face his man up dude was toast and would have to either foul or get driven by for an easy two. Now getting rejected three times in a half? :depressed

Yup, sad but inevitable. :depressed

He has no lift or explosiveness left, so he can't operate in the post against even a half-decent shotblocker any more - he's lost all power off two feet and can now only leap off one when running (thus all the running hooks and jumpers).

[Bill_Brasky]

I would like to see how Malcolm looks but I'm afraid he would get dominated....only one way to find out though.

[ElNono]

I'm not sure why more Spurs fans aren't concerned by the fact that DeJuan Blair can't grab defensive rebounds anymore. If Blair can't rebound, his career is basically over.

I am... not only that, he seemingly refuses to box out either these days

[tim_duncan_fan]

Yeah Tim's game isn't really physical. He just needs to be more crafty and aggressive.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm not sure why more Spurs fans aren't concerned by the fact that DeJuan Blair can't grab defensive rebounds anymore. If Blair can't rebound, his career is basically over.

He's become a progressively worse defensive rebounder as his career has progressed, and I have no idea why. With that wide body he should clean up on the D board.

[DPG21920]

I'm not sure why more Spurs fans aren't concerned by the fact that DeJuan Blair can't grab defensive rebounds anymore. If Blair can't rebound, his career is basically over.

He's rebounding offensively is prob why. I'd rather defensively but he appears to be leaking out and defending on the perimeter more.

[TDMVPDPOY]

tim duncan is a fkn scrub when he stop attempting the bank shot which players dare him to take...

[ElNono]

anyhow, still concerned with the defense... when their second unit came on, we leaked like a sieve

[MB3//]

I'm not able to find a solid feed. Was Leonard guarding the SF of SG in that first half? How did he look?

[TDMVPDPOY]

He's rebounding offensively is prob why. I'd rather defensively but he appears to be leaking out and defending on the perimeter more.

nothing beats padding offensive rebs off his missed attempts

[jag]

tim duncan is a fkn scrub when he stop attempting the bank shot which players dare him to take...

Yes. He's a total scrub. Stupid

[DPG21920]

Tiago needs more minutes.

[tim_duncan_fan]

I would like to see how Malcolm looks but I'm afraid he would get dominated....only one way to find out though.

It's not like anyone ahead of him won't get dominated. No one on this team is a stopper, even if they used to be. The lane can't get any wider open so we may as well see what the kid has got to offer. His buddy seems to be doing ok.

[loveforthegame]

I would like to see how Malcolm looks but I'm afraid he would get dominated....only one way to find out though.

I'd like to see what he can do as well. He cannot be any worse than Bonner or Blair can he?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

tim duncan is a fkn scrub when he stop attempting the bank shot which players dare him to take...

:wow:bang

[timvp]

Did the doctors remove Neal's appendix or his defensive backbone?

[/lefty]

Seriously though, he's the worst defender on the team right now by far and that's got damn saying something :lol

[jag]

Tiago needs more minutes.

Yeah... I still haven't figured out why they manage his minutes like he's 35 years old.

[TDMVPDPOY]

tp gettin his production up, but whats the point if t he other pg is abusin him down low or hittin their jumpers.... :(

[jag]

Why the eff does the WNBA still exist?

[Ice009]

I assume DeJuan is trying to play better defense, thinking about it too much and not focusing on rebounding. What do you guys think?

[DPG21920]

Yeah... I still haven't figured out why they manage his minutes like he's 35 years old.

Because his wheels fell off.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Yeah... I still haven't figured out why they manage his minutes like he's 35 years old.

bailing out the shit defenders on the court and gettin into foul trouble...bonner, parker, neal, blair = pathetic on defense this season

[ElNono]

Yeah... I still haven't figured out why they manage his minutes like he's 35 years old.

:pop: "Tiago getting Matt's minutes wouldn't be fair to the team"

[DMC]

Why the eff does the WNBA still exist?

To keep those ugly ass women off the dancing stage tbh...

[jag]

Because his wheels fell off.

You're slowly morphing into Giuseppe Jr.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

tim duncan is a fkn scrub when he stop attempting the bank shot which players dare him to take...

You should be banned for that kind of blasphemy, dipshit.

Sure, Tim has declined precipitously in the past two seasons, but no reason to call him a "fkn scrub". :nope

[jag]

To keep those ugly ass women off the dancing stage tbh...

:lmao

[DMC]

I assume DeJuan is trying to play better defense, thinking about it too much and not focusing on rebounding. What do you guys think?

We thought that last year too.

I think he's at his limit for a 3rd year undersized center (yes he's an undersized center) and he wants to stay in the game, isn't risking as much as he was before.

[DPG21920]

You're slowly morphing into Giuseppe Jr.

Y don't u call out your BFF?

[Ice009]

tim duncan is a fkn scrub

You're the scrub.

[TDfan2007]

Timmy with a great touch pass to Dejuan!

[DPG21920]

What a pass by Tim. Just so smart.

[jag]

Y don't u call out your BFF?

Easy, guy. Easy...

[Spurs Brazil]

great pass TD

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

You're the scrub.

He's worse than a scrub... he's the bastard offspring of a dropbear and a bushtroll. :lmao

[TDfan2007]

our defense against the jumpshot has been horrendous all year.

[DPG21920]

Kawhi hasn't done much on Martin tbh.

[TDfan2007]

And right on cue.

[ElNono]

Martin heating up

[easy7]

Houston hasn't missed..

[TDfan2007]

Kawhi hasn't done much on Martin tbh.

Nobody has done much on anybody.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

use your mod powers to delete the post

oh, wait...

Why delete it? Leave it there to show the world what an idiot he is.

FYI, we've both been here a while and have a long history. ;)

[timtonymanu]

Ugh K-Mart.

[DMC]

Sean and Bill never say "Bonner is getting torched" but you know Sean sees it and just bites his tongue. Instead, he waits for one decent stand and says "Bonner with the hand in the face".

Bill annoys me, seems like a good guy but he's too "happy" all the damn time. Reminds me of a friend who became a salesman and his voice mail message starts with "yes..." but Bill is probably one of the least homerish of any home town announcer.

[TDfan2007]

Timmy passing the ball well.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice, don't hesitate Kawai

[jag]

That Scola guy is pretty good.

[easy7]

5 more points TD

[DMC]

Manu hasn't done shit. Trade his ass.

[TDfan2007]

Tony's jumper is looking VERY good.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard is very comfortable with the baseline jumper.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Scola's footwork is exceptional. Beautiful to watch. Almost McHale-esque.

[ElNono]

Tony makes 18 footer hero shot :cry

[easy7]

Damn, Spurs are ahead..lol

[DMC]

That Scola guy is pretty good.
Scola thread


He's ok. We dodged a bullet on that one.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finally!

[timtonymanu]

Other than Tony's failure at the end of the game last night, he's been playing much better.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Lowry is a bitch

[ElNono]

I was watching LA-Utah at the half, and how in the hell Utah got Favors and Kanter??? Those two look like promising big guys

[timtonymanu]

Watch Martin, Lowry, or Scola score 10 straight now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Since timvp called out TP for having 2pts about half way through the 2nd Q, he's scored 12 in about 8 mins! :lmao

[DMC]

lol here comes the Tony floats through... everyone salute.

He's worthless then he's a hero, then he's worthless.

[jag]

Manu hasn't done shit. Trade his ass.

Yeah Manu has really been a no-show today. I'm getting kind of tired of him pulling this disappearing act. Looks like Tony and Tim are going to have to bear the burden again.

[DPG21920]

Nobody has done much on anybody.

True but no one is billed as a defensive specialist like Kawhi either. Tough to expect him to shut down Martin in his first start but we judge him on his defense. Hopefully he can learn and finish the game strong.

[DMC]

Yeah Manu has really been a no-show today. I'm getting kind of tired of him pulling this disappearing act. Looks like Tony and Tim are going to have to bear the burden again.
I'm not watching, but the stats don't lie.

[ElNono]

stops... get stops

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Other than Tony's failure at the end of the game last night, he's been playing much better.

I agree. Much better than 3 games ago.


I was watching LA-Utah at the half, and how in the hell Utah got Favors and Kanter??? Those two look like promising big guys

Also agreed. And they have AlJeff and Millsap. We really should try to grab one of those 4 guys somehow.

[DPG21920]

THAT was great d by kawhi

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Why pass that Timmy?

[ElNono]

Ima gonna start a new thread: If RJ doesn't hit a 3, does anybody hears it?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi with lockdown D on Martin!

[ElNono]

let Sammy take that shot all night

[TDMVPDPOY]

blair is a fkn scrub cant reb

[jag]

I take back what I said about Parsons. Guy looks good out there. I liked him at Florida but I only remember him being a solid shooter. Don't remember him looking this athletic.

[ElNono]

so, did Pop deem the Anderson experiment over?

[TDfan2007]

Blair with the terribles.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawai has some quick feet

[TDfan2007]

Timmy with a nice move that he inexplicably airballs.

[easy7]

Timmey a little short...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy J

[ElNono]

come on blair.... come on son

[TDfan2007]

Nice patience by Dejuan.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair and 1

[TDfan2007]

Not a foul though.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn Blair, damn

[timtonymanu]

Yeah fuck you Scola

[easy7]

Scola a rocket...makes me want to crap

[TDfan2007]

Holy shit our defense has improved!

[ElNono]

that's the defense im talking about, tony

[TDfan2007]

Tony all over the place today!

[jag]

Ok... who does Tiago have to blow to get some minutes in this bitch?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Make that GARY

[MannyIsGod]

Hell of a steal by Tony.

[easy7]

Bonner in..

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Ok... who does Tiago have to blow to get some minutes in this bitch?

Bonner

[jag]

There we go... do work Tiago.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Scola scores 18ppg in the NBA with no athleticism - it's all about his footwork, the quick release of his variety of flips and hooks around the rim, and that killer 18ft jumper.

[loveforthegame]

Mental lapse.

[ElNono]

can't get separation...

[Spurs Brazil]

Let's hope we can survive Bonner

[TDfan2007]

Tony...wow.

[MannyIsGod]

Ok... who does Tiago have to blow to get some minutes in this bitch?

Bonner

[ElNono]

Tiago needs to stop with the tiki taki fouls

[easy7]

Damn Parker

[jag]

TP being so dirty out there

[timtonymanu]

Yuck K-mart. I hate him and his girly form.

[timvp]

Parker with his best defensive quarter of the season.

[DPG21920]

TP nice shot. With Neal not being effective at all, Tony has to shoulder more of the burden than normal.

[ChuckD]

I'm loving Kawhi on Martin. He has him so out of sorts, he used the window on a straight on shot. He's really put out his fire.

[Bill_Brasky]

Why is Tiago getting so many fouls? He was on pace for a great game.

Ugh...we're playing better D but Martin is starting to find some rhythm....that runner was tough.

[TDfan2007]

Scola scores 18ppg in the NBA with no athleticism - it's all about his footwork, the quick release of his variety of flips and hooks around the rim, and that killer 18ft jumper.

It's really impressive. It's like watching Timmy in the good old days. In fact, Scola might have even more variety to his post game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

TP has really stepped up his offence in the past two games. He looks like he's got an extra step. Maybe he had a nagging injury?

[ElNono]

RJ and Neal with really a weak game so far

[DMC]

Obviously, some of our role players have poor decision making skills on the fly.

And Bonner, before the dribble, acts like he picked up his dribble already. He's panicking up top with one guy heading his way.

[easy7]

Kimberly has no mike skills at all..

[jag]

Why is Tiago getting so many fouls? He was on pace for a great game.

A lot of guys are getting beat off the dribble and letting players in the lane. Tiago is trying to do too much to clean shit up.

[TDfan2007]

Loving Tiago tonight.

[Osnofa]

Kimberly has no mike skills at all..

true

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's really impressive. It's like watching Timmy in the good old days. In fact, Scola might have even more variety to his post game.

I think he does, because Tim always had the size and strength to get most shots off (except that annoying right hook [when he should've been using his left] on the right block that he used often from 2005-2008 and got it blocked regularly :lol )

[easy7]

Good D

[DMC]

Spurs taking too long to set up on offense. They need transition points.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Martin had it twice with Bonner on him and passed it up twice!? WTF?

[DPG21920]

Tiago gets shafted playing with Bonner. Bonner is the guy in the group project that "puts the PowerPoint together"

[TDfan2007]

I think he does, because Tim always had the size and strength to get most shots off (except that annoying right hook [when he should've been using his left] on the right block that he used annoyingly often from 2005-2008 and got it blocked regularly :lol )

That shot is garbage now, but when he had good kneed it was deadly. He used to elevate enough to negate the shot blocker. Now...not so much.

[timtonymanu]

Tiago gets shafted playing with Bonner. Bonner is the guy in the group project that "puts the PowerPoint together"

:lol

[ElNono]

Anderson officially out of the rotation, seems like

[MannyIsGod]

WTF Gary

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Stop Shooting Neal

[easy7]

No hesitation but way off...

[DPG21920]

Wtf Mason...I mean Neal

[TDfan2007]

Gary Neal is like the perimeter version of Matt Bonner. If his shot isn't on, then he's useless, because his defense is awful.

[ElNono]

there's Ginger

[ElNono]

Pop yelling at Green

[ElNono]

Pop yanks Green... in comes Anderson

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Green..... meh

[timtonymanu]

Gary Neal is like the perimeter version of Matt Bonner. If his shot isn't on, then he's useless, because his defense is awful.

He's still has 1000 more balls than Bonner.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I was just thinking about what Sean alluded to - Dragic's 23pt (?) 4th Q against us a few years ago. Ugh, that hurt.

[jag]

This broadcast is going too smoothly... they should get Kimberly back on to eff stuff up.

[ElNono]

lol can't grab a board

[loveforthegame]

There you go Neal.

[easy7]

Neil with the floater

[TDfan2007]

Tiago...fucking...Splitter.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Stop Shooting Neal


Idiot

[ace3g]

nice block Splitter!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That shot is garbage now, but when he had good kneed it was deadly. He used to elevate enough to negate the shot blocker. Now...not so much.

On the left block it was money, no doubt, but on the right block he got it blocked a lot because his right hand was in front of his body - should've been using his left hand. ;)

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Splitter is the effin' man!

[timtonymanu]

Great defensive play, Splitter.

[loveforthegame]

3 blocks for Splitter. Leonard has 2.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finally Neal!

Good D Tiago

[DPG21920]

You can't spell Tiago without "G"

[ElNono]

well.. 4 up going into the 4th... let's see if we can choke this at home

[timtonymanu]

lol Kyle "battery charge" Lowry

[Bill_Brasky]

OK...Green make ONE mistake and gets pulled....Pop, you gotta be more patient.

Great D at the end there and Gary with some tough floaters, my god.

[jag]

Tiago finally gets minutes... paired with Bonner.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I love Gary Neal's game, but he really has to learn that when he's having an off night he needs to do other things to impact the game, like defend.

[DMC]

Every KFC commercial has black people, as if they eat more chicken.

[Bill_Brasky]

To end the game I wanna see Parker/Green/Leonard/Splitter/Duncan

[DMC]

I love Gary Neal's game, but he really has to learn that when he's having an off night he needs to do other things to impact the game, like defend.
Pretty sure Pop wants him shooting.

[easy7]

The commercials suck so much, I rather watch replays of Bonner playing D

[Refocus]

motherfuckin' tiago!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

that is why he needs more playing time

[Osnofa]

Tiago!

[timtonymanu]

Fuck yeah Tiago!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Horrible shot Neal

[MannyIsGod]

Neal's just chucking right now.

[ace3g]

I love how bonner puts his hands up for D after the ball is out of the shooters hands..

[easy7]

Anderson sucks..

[timtonymanu]

Wow James

[MannyIsGod]

CHUCK CHUCK CHUCK

god damn

[Spurs Brazil]

Anderson sucks

Tiago playing great

[easy7]

Neil is mailing it in...

[loveforthegame]

JA just can't get a thing right.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Green had a decent 1st half - why is JA even on the court?

[Osnofa]

aw c'mon, Neal isn't a PG. He uses the pick to shoot.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hate that hook Tiago

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Bonner sucks at everything. Even his 3 point shooting is down.

[timvp]

Anderson's inability to handle the ball is getting more and more apparent.

[TDfan2007]

Spurs have a terrible offensive unit on the floor right now, and it's showing. 6 straight for the Rockets...

[Bill_Brasky]

As bad as James looks(really bad) Tiago shoulda hit him on the wide open cut instead of going in for that awkward ass, no confidence shot.

[timtonymanu]

Houston just won't go away.

Of course our guys are letting them back in it as well.

[DMC]

Bonner is behind the play on both ends. He should just hold a zone between the arcs.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tony, Kawai, RJ, Duncan, Splitter

[ChuckD]

Green had a decent 1st half - why is JA even on the court?

He allowed an easy rebound to someone. Not even the semblance of a box out.

[Spurs Brazil]

It's going to be long 5 weeks with Manu and TJ out.

Only TP can create

[Bill_Brasky]

If JA can't take Lowry off the dribble he needs to see some D-League time.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

JA looks like he could care less, terrible body language, go sit your ass down

[timvp]

Green had a decent 1st half - why is JA even on the court?

Didn't box out, lost his composure and then fouled.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pretty sure Pop wants him shooting.

Not when he's having an off night, unless he's wide open.

I don't understand Pop's rotation tonight - Green should have been in then, but he puts in an ice cold JA instead - WTF???

The more I see of JA, the less I think he's an NBA rotation guy.

[TDfan2007]

Anderson's inability to handle the ball is getting more and more apparent.

He's dribbling the ball so damn high. It's painful to watch.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Didn't box out, lost his composure and then fouled.

Ah, I missed that - thanks.

[easy7]

Bonner is still in..

[TDfan2007]

Arg! Good move by Timmy.

[loveforthegame]

Put Leonard back in the game please.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:(

[TDfan2007]

Green has been absolutely awful on D since his breakout.

[timtonymanu]

Clank. Clank. Clank.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Pop will go small ball in the fourth, book it.

[easy7]

Leonard is back...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawai!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Woah Duncan.....

[TDfan2007]

Wow...Timmy. That shot was awful.

[ElNono]

we can't score...

[ffadicted]

Leonard in it to beast it

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi back, about time. Every time he's on the floor good things happen. Now get Bonner out of there!

[timtonymanu]

Seriously, can you guys make a fucking shot?

[timtonymanu]

Luck shot. Practice team.

[TDfan2007]

Timmy getting shit on this quarter.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Wtf Tim

[DPG21920]

Why is bonner in

[tim_duncan_fan]

These guys are just fucking lazy. It's jut easier to take a jumpshot. Fuck it.

[ffadicted]

that field goal seemed pretty legit derp

[loveforthegame]

Duncan fizzling at the wrong time.

[TDfan2007]

Tough shot by Timmy.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Scola coming back as well :(

[timtonymanu]

lol Pop.

He wants defense, but plays Ginger in crunch time.

[ElNono]

come on.. contest the fucking shot

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Congrats Timmy

[ffadicted]

Rockets gettin' free baskets

[ElNono]

Kareem Paterson showing off his moves above Bonner....

[jag]

Tony doing a great job out there.

[hater]

:lmao why the fuck is bonner still out there

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Why the hell is Bonner in the game? He's been pitiful all year.

Put in Splitter already.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Seems like TP has only missed 2 or 3 shots tonight, although it must be more.

[Bill_Brasky]

Fucking Patterson with shot of the night....I want him/Dragic taking shots, but they're making them....

Now here comes Scola to put an end to our hopes. If we don't have Timmy/Splitter on the floor here we're just asking to be shit on.

[TDfan2007]

Splitter had better be in the game when we come back from the timeout. This is getting regoddamndiculous.

[DPG21920]

Tiago clearly playing the best yet no reward.

[hater]

scrubs catch fire when Bonner is on them

Dragic shits on the spurs

another day at the office

[callo1]

TP playing great ball.

[jag]

Tiago is on his knees trying to rotate between all the coaches and he still can't see any minutes. Matt Bonner is just better.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Seems like TP has only missed 2 or 3 shots tonight, although it must be more.

He's 9-14, so not far off.

Martin has 18pts somehow - I thought he had about 8! :lol

[slick'81]

loving tiago tonight hes like a bigger fabb lol

[ElNono]

twin towers!