Game Blog 1/11/12 - Spurs vs Rockets

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Nah, I'm just playin :lol

Both gameblogs I've started this year led to Manu and TJ injuries :bang

[BoricuaCJA]

Please delete this thread. :p:

[Bill_Brasky]

Nooooooooooo

[manufan10]

So, who is getting hurt tonight?

[NASpurs]

I say keep it. Might help sway things in the direction of blowing things up if enough players get injured or it also might help people who want Bonner on the bench (one way or another). Yeah morbid way to look at things but whatever.

[NASpurs]

Today's the 11th btw. Date is wrong.

[LakerHater]

JINX THREAD!!! :ihit

... whose next to get hurt!! :bang

[silverblk mystix]

someone STOP this OP!!!!

[Dex]

http://troll.me/images/kells/oh-no-you-didnt.jpg

[Texas_Ranger]

Rockets by 10. Kevin Martin scores 45.

[cantthinkofanything]

So, who is getting hurt tonight?

Look at it this way. If someone else substantial gets hurt, we're lottery bound.

And if it's Bonner...well, we just got better.

[lefty]

http://marcamos.com/ha/i-aint-even-mad.jpg

[cantthinkofanything]

Looks slow. What's his wingspan and standing reach?


http://marcamos.com/ha/i-aint-even-mad.jpg

[ace3g]

Monroe_SA Mike Monroe
As I predicted last nighjt, Spurs recall Cory Joseph from Austin

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120111_spurs_recall_cory_joseph

[jeebus]

Someone needs to post the blonde with the sign already. That's why everyone is sucking/getting hurt; that angel hasn't been around.

[Giuseppe]

.

[Brazil]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/dembeatz/spurs_win.jpg

[timvp]

Let's give Amused another shot. But if someone else gets hurt . . .

[LakerHater]

Let's give Amused another shot. But if someone else gets hurt . . .
Alright, alright...


http://px9.funformobile.com/d/169/61/1fjdcjav7c/coyotegsg.gif

[jeebus]

Thank you Brazil.

[Em-City]

Alright, alright...


http://px9.funformobile.com/d/169/61/1fjdcjav7c/coyotegsg.gif

last chance

[ace3g]

Monroe_SA Mike Monroe
Update on TJ Ford injury: Torn left hamstring, out 4-6 weeks

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Man, now 'm more nervous know about injuries than the game itself

Hopefully Kawhi gets the start.

I wanna see if the Spurs do anything different when it comes to Scola even if his footwork is just too good.

I thought Duncan's post D in the Milwaukee was the best we've seen from him this season. I'm sure I'm not the only one who felt that way, but there was some possessions where his D on Bogut was a thing of beauty.

[ace3g]

Splitter did a great job on Scola last time, so they should stick with that.

[jeebus]

Knowing Pop, Bonner will get 27 minutes playing time tonight to spread the floor and to lockdown Scola. Splitter will keep Thomas company on the bench.

[ace3g]

looks like Kawhi is starting:

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Pop said Kawhi has earned starting job because of his focus on defense.
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Kawhi Leonard will start tonight. #Spurs

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Kevin Martin is listed as probable to play tonight with flu-like symptoms. Courtney Lee is listed as day-to-day with a strained right calf.


per max sports twitter:

Spurs G TJ Ford expected to miss 4-6 weeks with longitudinal tear of his left hamstring.; not sure if this is any worse than another type of tear?


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"He's excited about the opportunity and he wants to show that he can guard people,"-Pop on Leonard. #Spurs
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"We're gonna throw him in the fire and let him go out and guard Martin or somebody like that,"-Pop on Leonard starting. #Spurs

[baseline bum]

So is the bad Ford news the Amuseddaysleeper game blog curse, or should we still be worried?

[ace3g]

Wf_D0SE3iF8

[therealtruth]

Splitter did a great job on Scola last time, so they should stick with that.

He should be starting. It will make TD's life a whole lot easier.

[Robz4000]

He should be starting. It will make TD's life a whole lot easier.
Nah, keep Blair starting unless he stops beasting on offense. If Splitter starts with Tim then there won't be any big men in the second unit.

[mystargtr34]

By the time Splitter comes in during the first quarter Scola will be 5-6 FG etc.

[mystargtr34]

looks like Kawhi is starting:

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Pop said Kawhi has earned starting job because of his focus on defense.
29 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

24writer
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Kawhi Leonard will start tonight. #Spurs

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Kevin Martin is listed as probable to play tonight with flu-like symptoms. Courtney Lee is listed as day-to-day with a strained right calf.


per max sports twitter:

Spurs G TJ Ford expected to miss 4-6 weeks with longitudinal tear of his left hamstring.; not sure if this is any worse than another type of tear?


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"He's excited about the opportunity and he wants to show that he can guard people,"-Pop on Leonard. #Spurs
12 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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"We're gonna throw him in the fire and let him go out and guard Martin or somebody like that,"-Pop on Leonard starting. #Spurs

:lol Pop emphasising D.. just in time.

[slick'81]

nice piece on the pre game about coach buds career

[timtonymanu]

Oh no, Amused! GTFO. (Or in Pop's case: GTFI)

Just kidding. Amused is good people. But if someone else gets hurt, I don't know what to do with you. Unless it's Bonner, then you will be loved.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can we just beat the Rockets for once, please? Seems like they've won against us a lot lately.

Scola had a shocker in his last outing, so he's sure to go off for 30/10 tonight! :lol :depressed

[slick'81]

wow never saw the opening for the spurs on fssw very uninspired lol

[slick'81]

scola is a spur killa

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[timtonymanu]

Also good to see Kawhi starting! Called it in the game blog thread last night right after the game!

Scary game today. Duncan and Parker played a lot last night so they won't be fresh. I just want the Spurs to win. I'm expecting 40 points from either Scola, Lowry, or Martin. :pctoss

[loveforthegame]

Happy to see Leonard get the start. :tu

I don't care how they get it done. Let's just get a win.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Oh no, Amused! GTFO. (Or in Pop's case: GTFI)

Just kidding. Amused is good people. But if someone else gets hurt, I don't know what to do with you. Unless it's Bonner, then you will be loved.

:lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is the game on now? ILP says "game break in progress", but it's been an awfully long break!

[LakerHater]

:lol Pop emphasising D.. just in time.
Startin a rookie, has Pop gone mad???

Guessing hes goin with length on Martin.

[DPG21920]

Just starting ruff

[Spurs Brazil]

Is the game on now? ILP says "game break in progress", but it's been an awfully long break!

Is back. Thank God we got the Spurs call.

[GB20]

good luck spurs

[ace3g]

Blair jumper over Scola??? need more of that

[LakerHater]

Sean Elliott:

"at least they have good Beer in Milwaukee"!!

[loveforthegame]

Leonard getting to work early.

[DPG21920]

Have to rebound.

[Refocus]

Timmy looked quick on that play

[DPG21920]

Tim is looking loose. He got stuffed by Sam but the move was good.

[LakerHater]

Timmmmmmeh

[mystargtr34]

OMG Tony passed on the fast break :lol.. wow.

[timtonymanu]

Yuck Martin and Scola already doing damage.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair with stupid decisions to start the game

DAMN

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim really wanted to dunk that with Dalembert in the frame after the block.

[GB20]

blair come on !

[Spurs Brazil]

Sit Blair. He's so dumb

[loveforthegame]

Great start Blair.

[ElNono]

Blair is too dumb to matchup with Scola

[Muser]

lol Scola is gonna continue to buttfuck Blair all night.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair with some of the worst 6 minutes that I ever seen

[Bill_Brasky]

We need Splitter on Scola, Blair just isn't good enough of a defender.

[GB20]

we need another big man beside blair.

[mystargtr34]

Yea Scola and Martin are two of the more annoying opposition players.. theres something about them. Martin is more annoying though.

Please get Blair's shitty defense out of there :lol.. Scola is nearly up to 5 field goals made for the quarter as i predicted.

[timvp]

TP ran one of the worst fast breaks I've ever seen.

:pctoss

[Juggity]

Blair will have a run of games that makes me a believer, and then just as quickly he'll fail to show up for a couple weeks. Streaky.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Blair loses focus so easily, he has to get over himself.

[DPG21920]

Kawhi and Blair off to rough starts defensively. No real improvement on that end, but it's obviously early.

[GB20]

take blair out

[ace3g]

woo Splitter coming in!!

[DPG21920]

Spurs run time. Best defensive unit.

[ElNono]

fml rj

[VBM]

Splitter ran away from that driving Rocket...wtf

[ace3g]

timmy to tiago to Kawhi!!!

[Muser]

Splitter played great d on Scola, RJ let some rookie dominate him.

[DPG21920]

Great cut by Kawhi, the pass by Tiago.

[Spurs Brazil]

and now the rookie is burning RJ

Great...

[Muser]

:lol dalembert assist to rj

[timtonymanu]

So many turnovers

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

leonard is such a bad passer it's sad, his passes are almost always way too low

[DPG21920]

Rough start for Tiago as well

[VBM]

Scola shittin' on us so far

[DesignatedT]

great pass.

[loveforthegame]

Scola burning the Spurs. What else is new.

[ElNono]

I'm glad Tiago got the and1... but stuff that shit, tiago

[LakerHater]

Tiago!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago and one!

[DPG21920]

What a pass by TP. Tiago always looks unsure if he will finish.

[mystargtr34]

Scola rolling now :lol.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Scola with 10 already.

Interesting that Pop continues to mix and match his lineups every 4-6 minutes. Rotations are a long way from set.

[timtonymanu]

I hate the fucking Rockets.

[Bill_Brasky]

Green with the air but Timmy saves his ass.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

Hahaha. Timmy D: pure class.

[timvp]

Did Green just shoot a no-look three-pointer?

[LakerHater]

What are the Rockets shootin, like 71%??

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Green for 3333333333333

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Americus Diamond! Now THAT is a name!

[mystargtr34]

The Rockets are definately an annoying fucking team.

Would Blair start for any other team in the NBA? I cant think of one.

[Muser]

Greens release is so high

[mystargtr34]

The Rockets are definately an annoying fucking team.

Would Blair start for any other team in the NBA? I cant think of one.

[GB20]

fucking bonner is in

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Did Green just shoot a no-look three-pointer?

Certainly looked like it. :lmao

Just made up for it though.

[timtonymanu]

Now Lowry joining in to torch us.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I'm glad Tiago got the and1... but stuff that shit, tiago


He heard you

Scola... :depressed

[Muser]

That's more like it Tiago, take it up strong.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago dunk!!!

[Muser]

Daaaaamn Scola :lol it's beyond sad at this point.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Scola curb stomping Tiago

[GB20]

fuck scola

[loveforthegame]

Green playing better again.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago WTF

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The Rockets are definately an annoying fucking team.

Would Blair start for any other team in the NBA? I cant think of one.

Golden State? Maybe Phoenix.

Green has started in a lively manner!

[DesignatedT]

wow tiago. why are you shooting that.

[Muser]

:lmao

[timtonymanu]

Ugh Scola.

[LakerHater]

SCOLA is on!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

tiago don't shit me now

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Scola is the best ugly post player in the game today. He's ugly both in his game and his looks. Ugly but effective as hell.

[ace3g]

how many tough shots will the Rockets make, yes our defense has been bad, but teams have made too many of those this year

[timtonymanu]

65%

Still such ugly defense.

[Bill_Brasky]

I know Scola is really good but damn he is making some tough shit out there. I actually thought Tiago played some good D, Scola was simply better.

[GB20]

wow scola has 14 points already

[timtonymanu]

how many tough shots will the Rockets make, yes our defense has been bad, but teams have made too many of those this year

That's why I hate Houston. Against us, they make the toughest shots. They're too confident against us.

[LakerHater]

65%

Still such ugly defense.
& down by 4.... not too bad.

[Spurs Brazil]

Scola really like to play against us

[loveforthegame]

I'm surprised we're only down 4. Seems like more the way the Rockets are shooting.

[timvp]

How is Splitter getting schooled by Scola? If anyone on earth should know Scola's post moves, it should Splitter. WTF, they were on the same team for like a decade.

[jag]

CBF is going to slit his emo wrists if the Spurs lose tonight.

[Muser]

That Americus Diamond stuff looks horrendous.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

how many tough shots will the Rockets make, yes our defense has been bad, but teams have made too many of those this year

I have that impression too - it seems like a lot of the time we play pretty decent D then the other team pulls a shot out of their arse. Is that my in-built Spurs fan bias, or is it real?

[tim_duncan_fan]

It seems like this team has been very herp derp the past 3 years.

For the love of god, do some rebounding drills, learn how the ball comes off the hoop and grab the freaking board.

Rebounds bounce like footballs for us. smh

[ElNono]

it's what happens when the other teams has zero fear on what you put in front of them...

At this point I would even roll that Malcolm kid in front of Luis just to throw a different look and make him figure him out...

[mailboogie52]

Scola is not better he is streaky. 10 pts one night 28 the next. 33% one night 75 % the next. Believe me, I KNOW, he is on my fantasy team and you never know which Scola is going to show up.

Our D has not been the bad but the shots are dropping for the Rockets.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Here come Kevin Michael Jordan Martin

[Spurs Brazil]

Rockets last night 39%, today 65%.

Even the Raptors play better defense than us

[loveforthegame]

Grab a damn rebound.

[ElNono]

goddamn, box the fuck out

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:depressed

[LakerHater]

Rebound!

[Spurs Brazil]

FUCK Bonner

Just keep looking GO FOR THE BOARD

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Defense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol We suck

[LakerHater]

Everything is fallin for them!

[ElNono]

lol Pop... you play softies, don't act surprised

[Refocus]

lmao terrible defense

[timtonymanu]

God I'm starting to yell now.

[loveforthegame]

Pathetic. :depressed

[timvp]

Bonner, Neal and uninspired RJ = Defensive hell

[ElNono]

sons, it's not just scola drilling us...

[Spurs Brazil]

:lol Bonner

Bonner is DONE. DONE.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Parker
Neal
Leonard
Duncan
Splitter

PLAY IT

[Spurs Brazil]

lol Pop... you play softies, don't act surprised

this

[Bill_Brasky]

Who the hell is this Patterson guy and why the hell is he schooling us?

This is a terrible lineup.

[ElNono]

what's sad is that I don't even know the name of the scrub that just posted up and scored over Bonner...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hill and Patterson killing Splitter and Rocket.

I'm going to say something very unpopular, but what's new: Matt Bonner's ball handling is actually underrated. For a 6'10" ginger, he dribbles pretty well.

[jag]

Tiago did well on Scola last time they faced each other. I'm not sure what the hell is going on right now.

[loveforthegame]

Throw Thomas out there. He cannot do any worse than the others.

[GB20]

manu is like 85% of the spurs. this team really needs him.

[ElNono]

the Green mirage was good while it lasted

[jag]

Who the hell is this Patterson guy and why the hell is he schooling us?

This is a terrible lineup.

A five star high school recruit who beasted at Kentucky.

[timtonymanu]

It's pathetic. The Spurs are like a practice team for oppositions to practice learning how to make circus shots out of their asses.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Poor TJ. He was really starting to be a factor for us off the pine, too.

Opportunity for Joseph though, and the kid looks promising to me.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol FUCK

[ElNono]

lol Dragic with the layup drill

[ace3g]

Put Kawhi and Thomas in together

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Rj 3

[ffadicted]

Our defense seems as good as ever LOL

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

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

[MannyIsGod]

How is it possible for Leonard to improve in some way seemingly every game?

[tim_duncan_fan]

Rebound BEFORE fast-break you shitheads!

Go Kawhi!

[loveforthegame]

Leonard looking more and more confident on the offensive end. :tu

[ElNono]

nice block

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago NICE MOVE and 1

[ElNono]

Splitter showing a pulse

[MannyIsGod]

Thats the best move I've seen from Tiago since...well....ever.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago and one!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm calling it now - if his health holds up, Leonard will be a Spur for the next decade. Love the kid.

[jag]

Ahhhh!!! Tiago doin WORK!!!! FREE HIM

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi still a bright spot.

He and Splitter will be a great future for this team.

[loveforthegame]

Thank goodness for Leonard and Splitter.

[ace3g]

Splitters improved FT form alone should grant him more minutes

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

urgh, Splitter always let the play develop

[MannyIsGod]

Good thing Hill doesn't realize you don't need to jump to block Splitter. :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

How is it possible for Leonard to improve in some way seemingly every game?

Just what I was thinking. Coming on in leaps and bounds. :)

[bklynspursfan]

Splitter needs more time.... Timmy could learn from him in the post TBH

[easy7]

Damn Tiago...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawai is playing better every game, that is a fantastic sign!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Scola missed!!!!

[ElNono]

damn neal

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is Thomas in for Traffic Cone Diogu?

[tmtcsc]

That was an awesome display and sequence by Splitter. He gets the block and save at one end and then gets the And-1 on the other end after making a beautiful up and under move.

[bklynspursfan]

So Pop takes out Splitter to leave Bonner on Scola??? Is he high???

[loveforthegame]

Paging Gary Neal. Paging Gary Neal.

[jag]

Why the F is Tony going under the screen?

[Xsatyr]

So Pop takes out Splitter to leave Bonner on Scola??? Is he high???

Three fouls...

[Bill_Brasky]

So Pop takes out Splitter to leave Bonner on Scola??? Is he high???

3 fouls.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

It's weird with Neal how if he has someone on him and shoots it, I feel full confidence in his shot.

But if he's completely open, I feel like he's gonna miss.

RMJ was the same way, though Neal is obviously a 1000 times better.

[timvp]

Parker needs to pick it up. One FGA? Uh, yeah, that's not going to cut it.

[Bill_Brasky]

Why the F is Tony going under the screen?

No idea, Lowry pops that shot all day if he keeps doing that.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I haven't followed the majority of rookies in the league, but if Kawai keeps improving every game do you think he's in the running for ROY? The voters do account for defense don't they?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, Neal shouldn't be relied on to play PG. He can create his own shot, but can't run the team. Needs to throw Joseph in at the deep end.

[MannyIsGod]

At one point we were the best team in the league at hedging the screen. I wonder wtf happend.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Get it going TP

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Splitter needs more time.... Timmy could learn from him in the post TBH

Ah, no. Tim knows more about post play than most guys will ever learn. The reason he's ineffective down there now is physical, not mental.

[MannyIsGod]

Parker needs to pick it up. One FGA? Uh, yeah, that's not going to cut it.

lol he heard you.

[bklynspursfan]

3 fouls.

Thanks... Missed that part lol this is why I should pick either Homework, or Spurs...

[ElNono]

Parker needs to pick it up. One FGA? Uh, yeah, that's not going to cut it.

u were sayin?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice TP

[easy7]

More TP for my bunghole

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hellooooooo Parker!

Welcome back

[ffadicted]

Nice nice nice, parker looking aggressive

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TP doin work now

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Tony getting it done

[MannyIsGod]

If Tony Parker's lost a step then he had a few to spare. That play was dirty.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

There you go LJ, you asked for TP to score! :lol

[ElNono]

can we get a stop, please?

[bklynspursfan]

Ah, no. Tim knows more about post play than most guys will ever learn. The reason he's ineffective down there now is physical, not mental.

At this point in his career? Tim is very predictable... You can never be too old to learn. He does that same driving through the lane that gets blocked 80% of the time. His jump shot is great, but in the post, at this point, he's pretty predictable.

[ffadicted]

tony!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice move Timmy

[jag]

Tony be shittin on n*ggas

[Spurs Brazil]

Parker needs to pick it up. One FGA? Uh, yeah, that's not going to cut it.

here we go

[DPG21920]

If Tony Parker's lost a step then he had a few to spare. That play was dirty.

If Tim's wheels have fallen off, he must work at a tire shop.

[GB20]

we need to make some stops

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Whitey just dunked on us

[easy7]

Good time out, spurs need to regroup.

[timvp]

Parker needs to pick it up. One FGA? Uh, yeah, that's not going to cut it.

Well, at least he listens.

[jag]

Chandler Parsons has never jumped that high in his life.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim's running hook and jumper from the top are money this year. OTOH, his drop-step, up-and-under, turn and hook, etc. is almost guaranteed to be blocked because he has absolutely no lift off two feet.

[timtonymanu]

Getting our offense going, but defense is still MIA.

[DPG21920]

Well they fought back after a slow start. TP starting to pick it up, Tiago after a slow start gave really productive minutes. Good things just need more intensity.

[Bill_Brasky]

Parsons with the nasty dunk.....

[easy7]

Seems like every white big has it in his contract to at least dunk twice on the Spurs...

[ElNono]

Chandler Parsons has never jumped that high in his life.

who?

[timvp]

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

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol female announcers

[baseline bum]

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

[ace3g]

lol lady reporter was right on the mark, camera was off, lol

[LakerHater]

DiD she do a do over by herself!!????

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

At this point in his career? Tim is very predictable... You can never be too old to learn. He does that same driving through the lane that gets blocked 80% of the time. His jump shot is great, but in the post, at this point, he's pretty predictable.

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.

[Xsatyr]

Chandler Parsons has never jumped that high in his life.

That is his third tip dunk this year.

[DPG21920]

TP should have a few more assists. He's gotten guys good looks they've just missed.

[MannyIsGod]

If Tim's wheels have fallen off, he must work at a tire shop.

Why are you so butt hurt?

[easy7]

Houston is hot..

[timtonymanu]

I wanna punch Lowry.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice Tim

[Osnofa]

meh Lowry 3

[ffadicted]

lol that 3

[DPG21920]

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

Tim! I think he's actually looked decent physically.