Game Blog: Spurs vs Rockets- Jan 21st - 7:00 PM CT

[Mugen]

nice shot from Lowry

[TIMMYD!]

That must be like the tenth trip in a row that the Rockets score...

[ElNono]

Why is Neal out there??? we need stops

[Danny.Zhu]

Splitter!!!!!!!!!!

[bklynspursfan]

We're done... Once Tony/Tiago went out that was it

[boutons_deux]

layup drill, Spurs got nothing

[timtonymanu]

Goddamn Lowry is a man.

[DesignatedT]

Lol Lowry. Give me a fucking break.

Dragic 2 layups right on Splitter.

[Mugen]

tough to win when it's 2 against 5.

[024]

it's safe to say splitter is no shot blocker

[ElNono]

Michael Jordan Dragic doing his thing against the Spurs

[Bill_Brasky]

Lowry.....throwing shit up and making it....

[timvp]

Lowry hitting some difficult shots. Props.

[loveforthegame]

Splitters phenomenal game all for nothing. How sad.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

come home to see Dragic and Lowry killing the spurs what's new with these rockets against the spurs?

[mcshine]

spurs not tough on defense. Get tough, take it personal, give some hard fouls.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs should play zone more, they suck defensively.

[Spurs Brazil]

It's really sad to see Tiago and TP fighting hard and a bunch of scrubs do nothing for help. NOTHING

[mystargtr34]

Neal's defense so bad. Playing up to Dragic 35 feet from the basket and going over the pick :lol.

Layup for Dragic.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

LOL statefarm lebron commercial

like lebron fucking james would know ANYTHING about attending classes and going to school

[timtonymanu]

Lowry is THAT good.

It pisses me off when Dragic makes in shit like that though. Fuck him and his pubescent face.

[Texas_Ranger]

Next 15 games Dragič will play like shit, but against Spurs he's the new MJ... Spurs defense is just pathetic, can't watch it anymore.

[Manu20]

"Rockets just making shots":pop:

[mystargtr34]

Neal's defense so bad. Playing up to Dragic 35 feet from the basket and going over the pick :lol.

Layup for Dragic.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Douche Bag Rocket fan....

[Bill_Brasky]

Lowry is THAT good.

It pisses me off when Dragic makes in shit like that though. Fuck him and his pubescent face.

Dragic seems to take games against the Spurs personally for whatever reason. If that little shit played that hard against every team he'd start somewhere.

[ace3g]

screw it, I hate doing this but trade Bonner and RJ for whatever...

[Obstructed_View]

it's safe to say splitter is no shot blocker

Hard to block a shot when Matt Bonner sets a pick on you.

[ElNono]

Matt with a lifeline... we need stops

[loveforthegame]

We're done... Once Tony/Tiago went out that was it

That really killed the momentum we had. I know they need rest but the chance of winning went out the door when they went to the bench.

[jag]

Bonner 4-11 from 3pt

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

It's really sad to see Tiago and TP fighting hard and a bunch of scrubs do nothing for help. NOTHING

Bonner on cue

[Quiet Strength]

What the fuck parker??

[Fermixalot]

Tony with the hero shot....

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

WTF Tony?

[ace3g]

who does Parker think he is? Kyle Lowry

[TheProfessor]

Disappointing decision from Parker on the quick trigger there.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

lol tony wtf

[jag]

Tony with the bads. Gary with the goods

[Ice009]

Why is Neal out there??? we need stops

Wrong lineup yet again from Pop.

We are rolling with Tiago and Tony. You need to surround those two with defenders to get stops.

Pop puts in putrid defenders.

Such a loser coach he has turned into.

[urunobili]

BS 3 by Tony :depressed

[DesignatedT]

Alright now.

[024]

parker pulling a kobe

[ElNono]

that's what Neal is doing out there! :lol

[Libri]

Go Spurs Go!

[Fermixalot]

2pt game. Now all we have to do is stop Lowry and Dragic from going Jordan on us....

[bklynspursfan]

We need a stop...

[Spurs Brazil]

A stop now.

[Mugen]

make anybody but Lowry beat you on this possession

[easy7]

Need some stops... Neeeeeeallllllllllllllllllllllll

[loveforthegame]

Leonard with the defense and Neal with the jumper.

Still this is going to be a heartbreaking loss.

[Bill_Brasky]

Stop.

[GB20]

that was a bad shot from tony

[timtonymanu]

That was almost an ugly 2-on-1.

[ElNono]

Tony with the bads.

Argie fans vindicated! :lol

[suitedkings]

I'd rather have Neal out there than RJ!

[timvp]

Come on, one got damn stop.


*reminisces of the days the Spurs could get stops on demand*

[Texas_Ranger]

Dragič will make so bullshit basket. count it

[Spurs Brazil]

screw it, I hate doing this but trade Bonner and RJ for whatever...

Blair must go too

[bklynspursfan]

we havent been able to stop Dragic since Phoenix... I fear he'll get the ball

[Osnofa]

We can win this, BELIEVE!

[ElNono]

oh wow

[TIMMYD!]

Dragic just won the game with that shot. Fuck.

[ace3g]

really Dragic...

[Obstructed_View]

Remember the good old days where you were confident when the Spurs needed a stop?

[bklynspursfan]

fuck!!!

[bbarry]

HE STEPPED OVER THE FUCKING COURT. EASILy

[easy7]

Damn....MJ in the house

[ElNono]

foul!

[DesignatedT]

of course dragic

[Texas_Ranger]

I said it

[bklynspursfan]

Wtf leonard!!!

[Fermixalot]

game.

[loveforthegame]

Damn. :depressed

[Libri]

Dragic

:pctoss

[Cant_Be_Faded]

fuck you dragic

[ElNono]

why are they not fouling??!!

[Obstructed_View]

Fuck. THat's the worst possession I've ever seen and it ends with a good shot.

[timtonymanu]

lol of course. I think Dragic just wants me to hate him.

[stephen jackson]

of course it was goin in dragic got it

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol FUCK YOU MICHAEL Goran Dragic

[TIMMYD!]

Dragič will make so bullshit basket. count it

Good call.

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard dumb shot

[Libri]

Remember the good old days where you were confident when the Spurs needed a stop?

I miss Bruce. :depressed

[ElNono]

just wow

[024]

why no foul?

[timtonymanu]

Dragic is officially on my top 10 most hated players. I seriously hate him, but I hate RJ more.

[jag]

Tony missed a fucking gimme

[Obstructed_View]

Wasn't that a back court violation if the player has to step over to save it?

[Brazil]

fucking Dragic !!! why this freaking scrub just play well against us ? why ?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

That dragic shot doesn't happen if Tony doesn't go for the steal and just stays with his man.

Oh well.

We are now a sub .500 team, if you think about it

[stephen jackson]

wow bonner got a rebound
and hes played 34 minutes......

[Mugen]

quick Neal 3 and a foul please

[Pauleta14]

I can't beleive Tony missed that layup...

[Quiet Strength]

Wasn't that a back court violation if the player has to step over to save it?

Yup :bang :bang :bang

[Nathan89]

Just let Bonner shoot the three. He's good for it.

[easy7]

Damn...don't f-it up..

[GB20]

well, the spurs should feel good even if we lose this game

[Obstructed_View]

Make sure and sit for three seconds before calling the timeout.

[stephen jackson]

That dragic shot doesn't happen if Tony doesn't go for the steal and just stays with his man.

Oh well.

We are now a sub .500 team, if you think about it

without manu & timmy yes we are.

[jag]

holy shit...Clyde Drexler is clinically retarded. Like full-blown effing retarded.

[DesignatedT]

Quick 3 and tell Kawhi to get the offensive rebound

[MannyIsGod]

Not fouling was fucking STUPID. Pop knows the value of those possessions. What the fuck.

[ace3g]

past couple of years it has been "Spurs almost get the stop and then other team makes tough shot"

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Remember the days when Pop would draw up a play down the stretch and the ball would actually hit the rim?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn this is depressing

[Capt Bringdown]

Dragic = Spurs Killer

The only hope is to put this guy on the roster, because he can singlehandedly beat the Spurs at will.
On-demand Spurs Slayer.

[timtonymanu]

well, the spurs should feel good even if we lose this game

lol maybe if they won that Sacto game yesterday. They did better than expected but still heartbreaking.

And unfortunately RJ continues to shit the bed despite being a starter for this team.

[bklynspursfan]

Wow Rj

[DesignatedT]

Alright. Gave ourselves a chance

[loveforthegame]

Who isn't a Spurs killer these days?

This team is such a tease.

[easy7]

Damn..dick got hard..

[jag]

Dicky J is so unclutch he made a shot he was supposed to miss

[smrattler]

Dick coming through...

[bklynspursfan]

Martin will miss 1 lol

[ElNono]

What you want to bet Rj doesn't hit the next one?

[DesignatedT]

Not fouling was fucking STUPID. Pop knows the value of those possessions. What the fuck.

Was it?

[HarlemHeat37]

Jefferson makes a step-back, contested 3, but can't make open shots?..

[wildbill2u]

Oh Goodie. Jefferson back in after a 1-10 night.

[Texas_Ranger]

:lol

[urunobili]

4 seconds burnt. RJ hits a three...

[Pauleta14]

Fuck you RJ

[mystargtr34]

Dick with the 3.. just in time RJ.

Thanks.

[Obstructed_View]

Funny how RJ is this year. He stinks it up, but he's much more clutch than anyone else on the team.

[bklynspursfan]

damm.. thought he'd miss..

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I'd go with a Splitter 3

[Osnofa]

now you hit the 3 :lol

[bklynspursfan]

Neal for the tie!Just like Memphis game 5

[GB20]

pop making a play for green

[ElNono]

Tony with the hero 3

[Mugen]

Tiago for the 3???????

[Fermixalot]

I can't see the Spurs getting another three off, but man I hope they prove me wrong

[Quiet Strength]

pop making a play for green

:lol

[Texas_Ranger]

If Green shoots I'm destroying my computure

[bklynspursfan]

Please not another dibacle like last night

[loveforthegame]

pop making a play for green

That's what I was thinking. :blah

[Death In June]

Good play, pop.

[DesignatedT]

Great shot Gary. fucking idiot

[easy7]

Neal way off...Neal with it...

[ElNono]

oh well.. expected loss, tbh... loved they put up a fight

[TIMMYD!]

Dragic missing that shot would have given us the win. :depressed

[VBM]

Lol airball...that's Lowry range...apparently not Neal range

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Neal for the tie!Just like Memphis game 5

Airball....:depressed

[Obstructed_View]

An airball.

[loveforthegame]

:depressed

[bklynspursfan]

Ugh... Not a great shot by neal. I would've waited for a screen

[timtonymanu]

lol we're the worst team at last second plays.

[Mugen]

lol good game anyways.

[Capt Bringdown]

A quick 2 might work also...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

this ship is starting to sink

we are entering dark days..

[VBM]

Dragic just beating teams he usually beats

[TDMVPDPOY]

pathetic play , u have 6 secs left on the clock he goes chucks up...fck that shit

[urunobili]

same play they run for Neal a couple of times last season. he was well defended

[timtonymanu]

Cue the Mason comparisons ...

[Quiet Strength]

oh well.. expected loss, tbh... loved they put up a fight

True and splitter was a beast. Fuck bonner

[Spurs Brazil]

Great game by Tiago and Tony

Fuck Blair and Jefferson

[bklynspursfan]

Airball....:depressed

:(

[jag]

Losing to the Kings and Rockets. Can't be mad about this one though... No Tim, and still no Manu because he's always fucking broken

[timvp]

smh @ the defense

[ElNono]

At least Tim got some rest... I wonder when is RJ's turn to rest

[Osnofa]

Hmmm, we have two plays where we want a 3 and we throw two contested 3s. Really Pop?

[Bill_Brasky]

Man, fuck the Rockets; Dragic in particular for making shots against us that he would never make otherwise.

Lowry is just that damn good though.

[DesignatedT]

9 seconds and Gary pulls up with 7 left.

[Death In June]

On the plus side, Bonner only got 5 more minutes than Splitter.

[timtonymanu]

Oh, well hate to be throwing away games like this. But I liked the effort. Only assholes today were Blair, RJ, and Pop.

Tony, Leonard, Splitter and even Bonner played great today. Houston's a great home team and we almost won but pubescent boy decided to show up again.

[jag]

this ship is starting to sink

we are entering dark days..

wow, you're such an emo.

[Ice009]

Why the fuck did Neal not get a screen and then shoot. What kind of idiot takes that kind if shot.

With the way Gary has been leaving everything short this season that was almost expected after the ball left his hands.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck another loss. We need Manu back BAD now.

[ElNono]

Hard to win when the other team shoots 55%...

[jesterbobman]

Not watching, but it seems that from the combination of comments in this blog, and the box score, that Tiago has been awesome. The question, I think, is whether this loss is acceptable, if it means that Pop catches on that this Tiago fellow is pretty good, and plays him a bit more.

[Robz4000]

Expected loss. Splitter showed what he can do given minutes, so hopefully Pop makes some changes to the rotation a bit.

[ElNono]

Not gonna dog on Gary for that last shot, tbh... people forget this is just his 2nd season in the NBA...

[jag]

I blame this loss on Manu

[Brazil]

At least we gave them a run for their money... Im keeping the positive out of this game: Splitter is officially ready to take off

[Capt Bringdown]

Splitter drops 25 and 10, and what is Pop going to do about that?
That is the story of this game.

[ElNono]

At least we gave them a run for their money... Im keeping the positive out of this game: Splitter is officially ready to take off

Exactly... I thought last night's game loss was way worse

[Mugen]

that was a lot better shot then i thought pop would be able to draw up

[Quiet Strength]

I doubt pop noticed that splitter had a great game... too busy staring at bonner spread the floor.

[Manu20]

56%:bang:bang:bang

[Mugen]

Hoping against hope this changes Pop's mind about Tiago. Well worth the loss if that's the case ......but it's Pop.

[Obstructed_View]

Guys, this isn't the worst part. The worst part is Splitter going back to 16 minutes a game when Duncan comes back.

[Ice009]

Splitter drops 25 and 10, and what is Pop going to do about that?
That is the story of this game.

Didn't you say Splitter sucks at one point?

All those people that said Tiago is not that good, need to eat some crow.

Quite a few people have been asking for Tiago since early last season.

Blair MUST be bench. What other coaches in the NBA start scrubs?

Tiago
Tim
Leonard
Manu
TP

That should have been the Spurs starting 5 from game 1.

[Brazil]

Exactly... I thought last night's game loss was way worse

fully agree at home against freaking cousin !

Tonite tony showed us he is not finished, Tiago who usually struggles against Scola has the best game of his nba career ... These two are working great together

[timtonymanu]

Hoping against hope this changes Pop's mind about Tiago. Well worth the loss if that's the case ......but it's Pop.

Yeah how many times have people said that and Pop never goes through with it? I wish Pop would stop being so damn stubborn and just play his best players out there.

[jag]

Guys, this isn't the worst part. The worst part is Splitter going back to 16 minutes a game when Duncan comes back.

Yeah, it's not going to change anything. Pop has his rotation for a reason. We can speculate about what his reasons are, but I don't see why he would change anything at this point. It's not like he doesn't know what Splitter can do.

[5in10]

Love Leonards hustle. hated his putback at the end, although thats something Blair would've done.

[Brazil]

I doubt pop noticed that splitter had a great game... too busy staring at bonner spread the floor.

its more than a great game 25 pts at 11/13 (same pts than tp with 10 less FGA)! 10 reb and 4 assists... If Tiago doesn't get a starter treatment (at least 30 mn a game) after this pop is senile

[Giuseppe]

I'm not here to rub salt into wounds, or, to redden any asses. Just wanted to stop in and check some balloon knots.

I'll go back downstairs now.

Chow!

[Nathan89]

If Tiago was good enough to all of sudden start in game 5 of the playoffs, then he should be good enough to play now. I don't understand what he is thinking.

[Ice009]

Dallas win by 2 points in New Orleans without Dirk.

Carlisle probably didn't have retarded lineups out there.

[DesignatedT]

Parker, Splitter, Bonner, Leonard played good games.

Neal and Green were bad

RJ and Blair we're awful.

[DesignatedT]

Dallas win by 2 points in New Orleans without Dirk.

Carlisle probably didn't have retarded lineups out there.

Dude give it a rest. You're shit is old as fuck

[timtonymanu]

7th in the West now.

Damn how is Memphis the division leader all of a sudden?

[timtonymanu]

Dallas win by 2 points in New Orleans without Dirk.

Carlisle probably didn't have retarded lineups out there.

Hornets aren't as good as the Rockets.

[Budkin]

I didn't expect us to win this one but that one last night was just painful as fuck... you cannot lose those ones.

[DesignatedT]

Memphis is on fire and without Randolph.

[Texas_Ranger]

Hornets aren't as good as the Rockets.

yea, but we'll lose to them.

[Ice009]

Dude give it a rest. You're shit is old as fuck

So how helpful was the court time to Danny Green, Corey Joseph, Gary Neal, DeJuan Blair and all those scrubs you said it could help.

Like I told you, those guys suck without Tim Duncan drawing attention and getting them open looks. Getting extra court time without TD isn't going to make them play better. They will be worse.

[Ice009]

Hornets aren't as good as the Rockets.

alright, put it on the line then. if the Hornets aren't as good as the Rockets, will the Spurs beat them with TD?

[Obstructed_View]

So how helpful was the court time to Danny Green, Corey Joseph, Gary Neal, DeJuan Blair and all those scrubs you said it would help.

Like I told you, those guys suck without Tim Duncan drawing attention and getting them open looks. Getting extra court time without TD isn't going to make them play better. They will be worse.

Green, Neal and Blair I might agree, but if you've already given up on James Anderson, then that's not really an option. Joseph deserves some time to adjust. Better now than after Parker gets hurt.

[TDMVPDPOY]

bonner played better then blair, neal, rj this game

whether he was worth starting or not, he did do something the other wankers couldnt do, make shots when ur allowed to roam free offensively without worrying about %....his hustling, while the others are just fkn coasting

[TDMVPDPOY]

Green, Neal and Blair I might agree, but if you've already given up on James Anderson, then that's not really an option. Joseph deserves some time to adjust. Better now than after Parker gets hurt.

JA/NEAL/GREEN are all identical players with t he same skillset offensively as shown...beat man off the dribble and clank shots....

[Capt Bringdown]

Didn't you say Splitter sucks at one point?

All those people that said Tiago is not that good, need to eat some crow.


Nope, I never said Splitter sucks, in fact IMO he is the best option going forward. I said that all last year and this year.

But what's it to you? I think you need to grow up.

[Ice009]

bonner played better then blair, neal, rj this game

whether he was worth starting or not, he did do something the other wankers couldnt do, make shots when ur allowed to roam free offensively without worrying about %....his hustling, while the others are just fkn coasting

Bonner played the best out of those guys. He's a good shooter and bound to hit some shots when he gets a volume amount.

What hurts is his lack of resistance on the defensive end. It really hurts because he simply provides no resistance a lot of the time on that end of the court. At times players can get ridiculously easy buckets when he screws up.

[Ice009]

Green, Neal and Blair I might agree, but if you've already given up on James Anderson, then that's not really an option. Joseph deserves some time to adjust. Better now than after Parker gets hurt.

I haven't given up on James Anderson.

I think he's a volume scorer/shooter who sucks with limited shots. He's not a sharpshooter, rather a volume scorer who needs lots of shots to get in rhythm. If he gets shots, I think he'll start making them.

He's just not a sharpshooter like people in this forum thought he was.

that's why I haven't given up on James. I'd like to see how he does with more shots and freedom on offense. He's not a standstill spot up shooter IMO. If he still can't hit or get in rhythm like that then the Spurs should look to trade him or let him go.

Spurs haven't played him to his strengths IMO. Instead they're trying to put square pegs in round holes.

[Ice009]

Nope, I never said Splitter sucks, in fact IMO he is the best option going forward. I said that all last year and this year.

I apologize if you weren't one of the people that thought he sucked. I thought I recalled you saying last season that he wasn't that good.

[DesignatedT]

So how helpful was the court time to Danny Green, Corey Joseph, Gary Neal, DeJuan Blair and all those scrubs you said it could help.



I thought the court time was good for Bonner, Neal and Joseph tonight. Joseph seemed to run the offense without screwing it up or turning it over and Neal and Bonner found some sort of a rhythm again with their shot while RJ continued to struggle and Green never really shot the ball.....?

[AidanNelson2009]

Spurs on the way down, no doubt about that, too many average players.

[DesignatedT]

What do you expect without Manu?

[The Third Man]

Kyle Lowry is chubby little bitch

That chubby little bitch put it up your ass tonight. Cook him breakfast.

[Xsatyr]

Wasn't that a back court violation if the player has to step over to save it?

No, he never had possession while in the backcourt. He established himself back in the frontcourt before touching the ball.

[slayermin]

Gotta give Neal a break. I bet his overall game improves as his shot returns. I expect him to get going soon.

As for Bonner, he needs to just keep shooting. Three point shooting saves you wear and tear through the regular season. Pop is doing it right.

[Sean Cagney]

bonner played better then blair, neal, rj this game

whether he was worth starting or not, he did do something the other wankers couldnt do, make shots when ur allowed to roam free offensively without worrying about %....his hustling, while the others are just fkn coasting

Is this supposed to make any of us feel any better there? GOOD LORD if thats true then :lmao:lmao, we really are up shits creek! BTW LOL at hustling still, that still makes me laugh when mentioning Bonner! Bottom line is most of our gusy you mention there are some shyt, which is why we suck right now. Splitter needs more mins, Leonard is cool, we need Manu back and TJ etc. etc. RJ is a bum, Blair is just too small and a chucker IMO, does well some games but. Bonner is just BONNER and always will be, if we rely on that first round exit, period.

[Obstructed_View]

No, he never had possession while in the backcourt. He established himself back in the frontcourt before touching the ball.

Thanks for taking the time to look it up. I did too. You're right, it only matters where the ball goes.

[Xsatyr]

Thanks for taking the time to look it up. I did too. You're right, it only matters where the ball goes.

I did not have to look it up, Kevin Durant did it in the playoffs. It was controversial so it had to be explained days after.

[DaDakota]

Well that was a crappy game to watch, you guys were missing your two best players and our guys shot well but took the night off on rebounding.

I don't think either team looks all that good right now - and honestly, I wish the Rox would go real young and go for a high draft pick this year, but our owner won't stand for losing so off to another .500 record we are headed.

DD

[Sean Cagney]

Well that was a crappy game to watch, you guys were missing your two best players and our guys shot well but took the night off on rebounding.

I don't think either team looks all that good right now - and honestly, I wish the Rox would go real young and go for a high draft pick this year, but our owner won't stand for losing so off to another .500 record we are headed.

DD

I wish the Spurs would go to get a good pick as well this year! But when Manu gets back they are going to go balls out to just get in the playoffs IMO! Will hurt a pick in the draft but hey it is what it is now. Spurs are a middle of the road playoff team and barring something happening thats where it will stand :(

I feel the same way you do about your team.

[Obstructed_View]

Well I guess hope the Spurs get a lottery pick, because that seems to be the only way they'll actually play the guy.