Game Blog: Spurs @ Magic - Jan. 18 (6 PM CST)

[bbarry]

someone tell me where the ball movement for the spurs is. this 1 pt lead, now 1 pt trail, is a fluke.

[DPG21920]

Bonner first over Tiago. Say that again

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I just don't understand why Splitter is being treated like the 4th big...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Man Howard came to play!

[ElNono]

Dwight kinda sucks + he's frustrated

[TDfan2007]

Timmy with a gorgeous move. Orlando expected to be rewarded for reaching.

[024]

duncan looking spry

[urunobili]

TD very aggressive

[timtonymanu]

Tiago doesn't have the fundamentals Bonner possesses.

At least that's what I think Pop believes.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

my god what an ugly game

Corey needs to sack up and get ready to hit those mid range open shots

[MI21]

Fuck me that spin was vintage Tim! Where has that been!

[loveforthegame]

Is there any other team that glues a big to their bench the way Pop does with Splitter?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Dwight

[TDfan2007]

Howard bitches after literally every single play, but he had a beef there.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

my god what an ugly game

Corey needs to sack up and get ready to hit those mid range open shots

As I said, WeNeedLength's avatar is far more fun to watch!

[TDfan2007]

Loving Timmy's aggressiveness in this half!

[urunobili]

Good D by Trasherson...

[ElNono]

Timmy and his creaky knees carrying us right now

[timtonymanu]

That's it, Timmy. Keep putting them in foul trouble.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Duncan expending so much energy for such little points

[Spurs Brazil]

TD working very hard. Props

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I have a strange feeling we're going to gut out a win here.

And Orlando really miss Turkoglu - he's a better playmaker and shotmaker than Nelson for them.

[DesignatedT]

Lovin Duncans aggressiveness.

[ElNono]

Soooooo.... is Tiago really only gonna play 20 mins this game?

[Russ]

Bonner before Splitter lulzzzz

I try and try to be patient and understanding, but when I see Bonner in the second half of a close game before Splitter, well . . .

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[timvp]

It seems like at times Duncan is the only player on the floor interested in trying.

[vato loco]

bonner needs to gtfo the game :pctoss

[WeNeedLength]

As I said, WeNeedLength's avatar is far more fun to watch!

:lol I guess I need to start posting more often.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Anyone got Pop's email address? Mofo really needs to hear from the supporters on Splitter vs Bonner.

[Redshadows]

Soooooo.... is Tiago really only gonna play 20 mins this game?
Maybe even less than that.

[ElNono]

It seems like at times Duncan is the only player on the floor interested in trying.

It's official. When they're going to TD for offense, floor-spacer HAS TO be on the floor...

[ElNono]

Good to know RJ can still jump

[urunobili]

Why no Tiago why WHY WHY? :pctoss

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[ElNono]

Tiago-Bonner now

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lol I guess I need to start posting more often.

Ever since I saw that (pretty sure you weren't the first one to use it, but you've had it the longest) I've been mesmerised by it. ;)

[TDfan2007]

It seems like at times Duncan is the only player on the floor interested in trying.

He's been very aggressive.

[MI21]

The thing with having Splitter on at the moment while Timmy is looking so spry offensively is you can take Tim off Howard, leaving him with even more energy.

Fuck sake.

[WeNeedLength]

Nice, Dick!

[007nites]

RJ Oh my!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Worst oop EVER

[urunobili]

Trasherson and 1 plus the T

[timtonymanu]

Didn't know that basket was good.

[mystargtr34]

Horrible call by the ref on that RJ alley oop

[MI21]

RJ just missing the momentum free throw per usual.

[DPG21920]

TP has been awful all around today. Passing and jump shot way off.

[urunobili]

Trashker with the miss...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Parker is losing so much cred right now they might take away his finals MVP at this rate

[WeNeedLength]

Sloppy ass game.

[GSH]

http://bac1ny.org/photos/logo.gif

[TDfan2007]

Nice finish Tiago!

[DPG21920]

Great finish by Tiago! He's so much better than Matt it's laughable.

[angelbelow]

Bonner is becoming trigger shy. Reverting back to his 2007/2008 form. This is bad news.

[Fermixalot]

Good move by Tiago

[loveforthegame]

Splitter playing too well. Better get him on the bench Pop.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Parker and Splitter need to develop better chemistry, that shit should always be available when Parker penetrates

[MI21]

Tiago's version of MJ's layup versus Lakeres in 91 lol

[WeNeedLength]

Tiago with a big Fuck You Pop reverse layup :lol

[DPG21920]

Spurs need a big TP 4th.

[timtonymanu]

Seriously how does that not get you playing time?

[TDfan2007]

Great finish by Tiago! He's so much better than Matt it's laughable.

It's embarrassing....kind of like resorting to hack-a-whoever because you don't trust your defense.

[mystargtr34]

Splitter needs to dunk that.. even though he made it.. i think he felt Howard was going to contest so he went to the right side of the rim.. then noticed fatboy coming for the block so went to the other side.

Just throw it down.

[DPG21920]

My prediction: TP will finish with 20+ points

[vato loco]

bonner is a fucking retard

he always backs up on solid midrange shooter, he did the same with bosh yesterday

[TDfan2007]

My prediction: TP will finish with 20+ points

Hopefully. I doubt it though...

[ElNono]

Well, we survived 3 quarters... don't know where the offense is gonna come from in the 4th, tbh... they look like shit too...

Is Neal officially in the doghouse?

[DPG21920]

That was a perfect pass by tony. Danny has to sink that.

[loveforthegame]

It's going to be a long 4th quarter.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Take the open layup TP!

[urunobili]

nice D by Tresherson at the end of the Q...

[Spurs Brazil]

Missing too many open 3s. We need to make those

[Cant_Be_Faded]

We MUST win this game

This road ineptness is becoming abortional

[timtonymanu]

Can we get 1 three point shooter to get hot? Why do they always go cold at the same time?

[DesignatedT]

bonner is a fucking retard

he always backs up on solid midrange shooter, he did the same with bosh yesterday

If he keeps doing it than that's probably exactly what the coaches are telling him to do.

[ElNono]

Tony looks scared to throw anything up at the rim with Dwight there

[Texas_Ranger]

That's what happens to 3pt shooting teams... On the end of the day you can't win with them.

[007nites]

Now is the time to go with Tim/Splitter combo. Come on do it for fuck sake!

[timvp]

Green picked a bad time to go cold. One of Greal needs to step up in the fourf.

[DesignatedT]

That's enough Danny Green for tonight. Let Neal have a chance at getting some of those 3 ball looks even though he's been just as bad.

[mystargtr34]

Bonner 13 mins 2 points 1 rebound no defense

Tiago 14 mins 10 points 5 boards best D on the team.

Laughable indeed.

[ElNono]

If he keeps doing it than that's probably exactly what the coaches are telling him to do.

I'm pretty sure that when it comes to Big Baby, coaches want him to make him put it on the floor.

[GSH]

"Holding" the Magic to just 32.3% from the floor. Must mean the defense is gettting better. I wonder how much it will move them up in the rankings?

[Redshadows]

I think when D.Howard was not on the floor, the Spurs should just put Splitter on the floor and give the ball inside.

[DPG21920]

:lmao wafer

[bbarry]

OMFG just gave away a freaking 4-1 fast break

[TDfan2007]

What a HORRIBLE pass by Tony.

[Texas_Ranger]

I think when D.Howard was not on the floor, the Spurs should just put Splitter on the floor and give the ball inside.

yea, but Pop rather spreads the floor wit Matt. :rolleyes

[ElNono]

goddamn tony.. .take care of the ball

[DPG21920]

Bad to there. Shit

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Parker pisses away an easy 2

[ElNono]

good block tiago

[TDfan2007]

Bonner with the steal?!

[angelbelow]

Von Wafer is their primary offensive weapon right now? God I hope were able to sustain some momentum right now.

[DPG21920]

Tony gettin hotttttt

[MI21]

It really sucks with Splitter in there to provide rotations and weakside help.

[Fermixalot]

Looks like Tony is coming on at the right time!

[DesignatedT]

TP needs to take it in everytime as long as Howard is not in there.

[ElNono]

good job tony... stay aggressive... no dwight out there right now

[Cant_Be_Faded]

DPG is getting excited

[timvp]

Parker taking over but doubt it will last because Pop has barely rested him :pctoss

[007nites]

TP making the best of Dwight not being in the paint

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner played D there...

[urunobili]

finally someone not TD showing some willingness to win! thanks TP at least for fucking trying now...

[ElNono]

Tiago tiptoeing the 15 min mark... time to bring Blair back in

[DPG21920]

DPG is getting excited

:greedy

[TDfan2007]

:lol what a blatant travel by Tony there. I'll take it though. We need every break we can get on the road.

[angelbelow]

Bonner played D there...

Hes capable of the occasional steal :)

[DPG21920]

Parker taking over but doubt it will last because Pop has barely rested him :pctoss

He can coast on d with TIAGO in.

[MI21]

Tiago tiptoeing the 15 min mark... time to bring Blair back in

:lol

It wouldn't be fair to the team not to bring Blair back in.

[ElNono]

crap P&R D there

[007nites]

If Tiago stays we can put him on Dwight and let Timmy have a field day on Big Baby.

[ElNono]

great play

[TDfan2007]

Matt cut to the rim!

[ElNono]

Neal and Green out there now

[TDfan2007]

You can't just spin and not shoot or pass...

[DesignatedT]

good pass tp

[Spurs Brazil]

terrible call

[ElNono]

Tiago had a good game, tbh

[Osnofa]

when was the last time Bonner made a layup?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Splitter is going to be really good when officials stop shitting on him left and right

[TDfan2007]

In comes Timmy...and out goes Splitter.

[WeNeedLength]

what a horsehit call, that was sound defense from Tiago.

[bbarry]

Whoever scores 65 first will be the winner.

spurs up 65-62

lets see if that holds up. :flag:

[HarlemHeat37]

Splitter gets as many shitty calls against him, as any player I've ever seen, tbh..

[DPG21920]

Fu*k pop. Leave Tiago in.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Here comes Parker! DGP nailed it, he'll end with 21 or so.

[MI21]

lol Anderson travels then bailed out on hideous call

[vato loco]

omfg bonner stay in :pctoss:pctoss:pctoss

[ElNono]

Can't wait to see Tiago next game

[Texas_Ranger]

Pop is a moron!!!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Parker taking over but doubt it will last because Pop has barely rested him :pctoss

dett just means we gongo 4down the rest of the way when Duncan comes back in :hat

[DesignatedT]

Tony!

[TDfan2007]

Tony Parker on FIRE!

[DPG21920]

:greedy

[bklynspursfan]

Splitter is at his Max 17 Mins for the game. Time to sit... :bang

[DesignatedT]

Parker sonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[TDfan2007]

Best defensive possession of the night.

[ElNono]

good D... both teams look gassed

[timtonymanu]

DPG with the goods

[DPG21920]

Finally great d by Gary

[Cant_Be_Faded]

lets go....keep it up guys....

[timtonymanu]

Come on. Please keep this up.

Give it to Tony or Tim every time.

[ElNono]

good block danny!

[TDfan2007]

Goddamnit Matt you need to hit those!

[DPG21920]

Wide open

[ElNono]

that's your guy Matt!!!! FUFDUIFDJHKUFGHJKGHDFDJSKGS

[DPG21920]

Take Matt's ass out!

[MI21]

Is Pop afraid that by playing Tiago and Tim at the same time that some divine wordly force will murder Michael Finley?

That's the only explanation tbh.

[vato loco]

god damn i fucking hate bonner

someone beat that gingers knee with a fucking baseball bat

[024]

green block!

[timvp]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggggg Bonner.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Fuck you bonner fuck youuuuuuuuuu

[ElNono]

&*@$^#^$#&^#&$%^%$W&%R :pctoss

[MI21]

Fuck you bonner

[TDfan2007]

Timmy with the great D on Howard. Matt leaving Anderson open for 3...

[Spurs Brazil]

FUck Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

MOTHERFUCKING BONNER god dammit pop you asshole open your eyes for the love of the basketball gods

[WeNeedLength]

Sit Matt Bonner's ass the fuck down. Responsible for a 6 point swing just now. Shit.

[DesignatedT]

miss a three and then give one up. lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Bonner go fuck yourself!!

[DPG21920]

I honestly have no idea what pop is thinking. Tiago better finish the damn game.

[timtonymanu]

lol Bonner misses wide open 3. Then gives up one to Ryan fuckin Anderson.

Oh well, Pop. That's your fucking choice, you idiot.

[MI21]

Ryan Anderson is what Pop thinks Matt Bonner is.

[timvp]

0-6 Bonner run.

Props.

[WeNeedLength]

Sit Matt Bonner's ass the fuck down. Responsible for a 6 point swing just now. Shit.

Damn I was 7 posts late on the Matt Bonner hate. :lol

[ElNono]

goddamn... and you swap Bonner for soft RJ????!!!!!

[ElNono]

come on Neal... I'm running out of patience

[NASpurs]

0-6 Bonner run.

Props.

Still leading the team with a +9 :stirpot:

[Barfunk]

Would like to see Tiago Splitter back in. Can't Wait.

[angelbelow]

Hmm small ball huh.

[urunobili]

Trashy Neal

[ElNono]

goddamn danny

:pctoss:pctoss

[bbarry]

it doesn't surprise me that spurs aren't knockign down those 3s. they are terrible at them when wide open

[DPG21920]

Less passing tony. More scoring.

[Texas_Ranger]

Pathetic....

[angelbelow]

Damn, I always get the feeling that Green's 3 is going in, but hes having a rough night.

[024]

spurs dodging some serious 3 point bullets. although you can say the same for the magic..

[timtonymanu]

Fuck this.

[ElNono]

RJ walking back... FML

[Splits]

1-14 from 3 is not going to get it done at home, on the road, against the Magic or against the Raptors.

[Texas_Ranger]

game over

[Cant_Be_Faded]

momentum

fading

[ElNono]

GET RJ OUTTA THERE AND BRING KAHWI!!! :pctoss

[Barfunk]

Parko!

[DPG21920]

Less passing tony. More scoring.

[angelbelow]

Duncan is really frustrating Howard in the 2nd half lol

[DesignatedT]

Duncan is really battling with Howard tonight. I don't care what the stats are.

[Barfunk]

Parko feelin it

[bklynspursfan]

Tp!!!

[ElNono]

Come on Spurs!

[vato loco]

just gtfo out of tony's way nlggas

[DPG21920]

Tha P in DPG

[Juggity]

Tony Parker having a good night. Since Manu's been out, he's been the most reliable offense.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

shoot it every time parker

[DesignatedT]

Tony Parker

[timvp]

Parker better not pass it the rest of the game.

[007nites]

Lets go TP!

[024]

tony "4th quarter" parker

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

DPG called Parker's explosion like bingo. Props! :)

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Spurs dodge a HUGE bullet in this low scoring game by not giving up the Dwight and-1

[ElNono]

Tony
Green
Khawi
Tiago
Duncan

should be closing games, tbh

[easy7]

Tony Parker, Hell Yeah!!

[Spursfanfromafar]

TP = TP + Manu today.

Savior!

[timvp]

Duncan is fighting his azz off against Howards.

Prhaps.

[ElNono]

I didn't really like Tony's last shot

[WeNeedLength]

Tony
Green
Khawi
Tiago
Duncan

should be closing games, tbh

Wishful thinking.

[Redshadows]

When Bonner could not hit a three, he s nothing.

[TDfan2007]

TP hitting everything. He has no fear in the 4th. Tim is doing such a great job on Dwight. Being physical and battling.

[timvp]

Rebounding now could decide things if Pop is going to stay small.

[ElNono]

Winning despite Bonner would be great tonight

[Cant_Be_Faded]

We should go big, and defensive the rest of the way and just let Parker carry us to a win.

[ElNono]

too much time left

[DPG21920]

Miss~~~~~~

[ElNono]

lucky for us Dwight is taking FT

[easy7]

Hack a Howard

[DPG21920]

I hate how pop treats Tiago. He doesn't play guys based on who's earned it.

[Fermixalot]

We should go big, and defensive the rest of the way and just let Parker carry us to a win.

Wouldn't be fair to the team tbh

[urunobili]

Trashy Neal...

[ElNono]

it's the return of RMJ... FML

[DPG21920]

Now Danny hits a three

[ElNono]

good job danny

[DesignatedT]

Neal Green and Bonner are totally fucking this game

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Neal sucks ass.

Last season looking more and more like a fluke

[DesignatedT]

No way that's a fucking JUMP BALL?

[angelbelow]

Man what an ugly game, at this rate, we should win it.

[easy7]

That was not a jump ball, shot clock went off

[ElNono]

Neal Green and Bonner are totally fucking this game

Danny at least is hustling and grabbing boards

[DPG21920]

Neal Green and Bonner are totally fucking this game

Green doing other things though.

[easy7]

Leonard should come in for neal

[024]

how the fuck was that a jump ball?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Green got that block on Howard when he went at Duncan earlier

[WeNeedLength]

Jump ball? WTF????

[ElNono]

WTF we're waiting for?

[WeNeedLength]

AND the shot clock is reset???? What a bunch of bullshit.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

holy shit the refs just fucked us royally

[urunobili]

5 seconds? CROFL

[DesignatedT]

Wow jump ball. terrible.

[Texas_Ranger]

5 seconds???? ahhahahaha

[WeNeedLength]

5 seconds... lmao.

[024]

5 seconds??

[vato loco]

timmy :(

[ElNono]

holy shit...

[bbarry]

ROFL :lmao

[urunobili]

lol TD

[easy7]

Damn...

[WeNeedLength]

:lmao Duncan you idiot.

[ElNono]

and that's why Leonard needed to be there instead of Neal... FML

[DPG21920]

I bet Reddick wears Axe

[007nites]

Is Timmay out of his mind?lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Wtf????

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim, you're in the middle of the key with Nelson on you. Shoot the fucking ball.