Game Blog: Spurs vs Hornets - 1/23/12 - 7:00PM CST

[Drewlius]

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8:00 PM ET, January 23, 2012

New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA

Team Leaders
Points Rebounds Assists
SA Parker 17.6 Duncan 7.3 Parker 7.6
NO Gordon 21.0 Okafor 8.8 Jack 7.3

[TDMVPDPOY]

with the duncan rest from the previous game, this game better be a fkn win...or else...

[Giuseppe]

I'd give my left plum for 3 in-a-row.

[ElNono]

Hornets officially 2nd worst team in the NBA right now... agree this should be a W, even without Manu

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hornets officially 2nd worst team in the NBA right now... agree this should be a W, even without Manu

We should be 3-0 in our past 3 games.

Hopefully Okafar gives Pop a reason to continue giving Tiago stronger minutes.

[Fireball]

I'd give my left plum for 3 in-a-row.

Originally I wanted the Spurs to win this one ...

[DesignatedT]

Hornets have been playing a lot better as of late but still can't get over the hump and have lost 7 in a row. This will be a close game. Not an easy win here at all. They are playing better than there record indicates.

[ElNono]

We should be 3-0 in our past 3 games.

Hopefully Okafar gives Pop a reason to continue giving Tiago stronger minutes.

According to resident Bee fans (I'm looking at you BRHornet, son), Okafor has been sucking up a storm this season.

So I expect him to have his best game of the season today...

[DPG21920]

Okafor just dropped a 16/17 game.

[Texas_Ranger]

Hornets by 7. Spurs just suck on the road. And lets hope that Blair plays a lot 1 on 1 against Okafor, I think he can totally destroy him.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hornets by 7. Spurs just suck on the road. And lets hope that Blair plays a lot 1 on 1 against Okafor, I think he's can totally destroy him.

As long as he doesn't try to dribble through Okafor's legs, we should be fine.

[Robz4000]

Spurs got this

[Libri]

Sons, Spurs should win this one.

[dylankerouac]

As long as he doesn't try to dribble through Okafor's legs, we should be fine.

LoL, I remember that : (.

[Texas_Ranger]

He can do this...

IkwOqaGNB-E

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Nice vid Texas, that is one thing that always confused me about Blair.

He has some underrated hops, but he always takes it up so soft around the rim. Would love to see him try to finish more often with authority, though when you're always going up against taller defenders, just getting your shot off is enough trouble let alone a dunk :lol

[jjktkk]

Nice vid Texas, that is one thing that always confused me about Blair.

He has some underrated hops, but he always takes it up so soft around the rim. Would love to see him try to finish more often with authority, though when you're always going up against taller defenders, just getting your shot off is enough trouble let alone a dunk :lol

Probably the by product of Blair being short. I'm sure it gets in his head at times.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs should win this one but we don't know which Spurs team will show up tonight. The last few games we've been getting a tired team with our 3 point shooters missing wide open shots.

[Texas_Ranger]

Nice vid Texas, that is one thing that always confused me about Blair.

He has some underrated hops, but he always takes it up so soft around the rim. Would love to see him try to finish more often with authority, though when you're always going up against taller defenders, just getting your shot off is enough trouble let alone a dunk :lol

We all know Dejuan is an energy guy, and I got no problem with him playing around 15-20 minutes, but of the bench and playing smart basketball. His 1 on 1 game is just bad cause of his height and his floater is pathetic. I know we got a lot of problems with our bigs, but someone already made a thread how to manage minutes and start Tiago and Tim. It just sucks that Pop probably thinks we'll get far in the playoffs wit Blair and Bonner. One or both of those just needs to go already and the FO better get help for Tim cause if I was him I'd be pissed.

[dbestpro]

Win or lose, this game only matters if Pop has decided to play Duncan and Splitter together for significant minutes.

Otherwise, it just another viewing of Lawnmower Man 2.

[Robz4000]

We all know Dejuan is an energy guy, and I got no problem with him playing around 15-20 minutes, but of the bench and playing smart basketball. His 1 on 1 game is just bad cause of his height and his floater is pathetic. I know we got a lot of problems with our bigs, but someone already made a thread how to manage minutes and start Tiago and Tim. It just sucks that Pop probably thinks we'll get far in the playoffs wit Blair and Bonner. One or both of those just needs to go already and the FO better get help for Tim cause if I was him I'd be pissed.
I say keep Blair as a starter where his energy is at it's best, and if/when he starts to make mistakes (so basically about 4-5 minutes into the game) take him out and put in Splitter. Although important, Blair's shortcomings are way over-hyped. When feeling it he's a beast on offense, and decent on D. It's been seen that when he comes off the bench Blair is not as effective, so if we can get a Blair that'll bang and not make a bunch of mistakes half the time just by starting him, I say don't change it. Bonner also has his good games every now and again, but if either are to go I'd prefer it to be Bonner seeing as Blair is cheap.

[MaNu4Tres]

Nice vid Texas, that is one thing that always confused me about Blair.

He has some underrated hops, but he always takes it up so soft around the rim. Would love to see him try to finish more often with authority, though when you're always going up against taller defenders, just getting your shot off is enough trouble let alone a dunk :lol

IMO Blair doesn't have underrated or great hops. Like Leonard, he just has long arms.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Got a bad feeling bout every game the rest of the way, due too this team's play level lately.

[DPG21920]

They have a lot of active players and are scrappy. As long as the Spurs play disciplined and don't turn it over, they should be fine.

Anyway Kaman gets traded to the Spurs at half time?

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Tony Parker will play with sore back he tweaked vs. Houston. Has played at least 34 minutes in 7 of last 8 games.


well crap, back injuries are always tricky...

[Texas_Ranger]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Tony Parker will play with sore back he tweaked vs. Houston. Has played at least 34 minutes in 7 of last 8 games.


well crap, back injuries are always tricky...

well shit.... With Joseph being our second PG we're just screwed. It will be a long month. :depressed

[mystargtr34]

Hopefully Tiago cracks 20 mins again.

[mystargtr34]

How long till TJ is back?

[Texas_Ranger]

How long till TJ is back?

Beginning of March I think. :(

[Darkwaters]

Crap, I can't get the Spurs broadcast to work right. I have to listen to the Hornets ones.

[Darkwaters]

Beginning of March I think. :(

No, originally they said four weeks on his recovery. Of course, they might push that longer. Hamstring injuries have a tendency to be nagging injuries...and it might make sense to just let him heal.

[bbarry]

Kawhi starting at SG? CROFL

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Pop said Leonard more of a factor on offense than predicted. "He’s got some offensive skills. They just need to be worked on."

JMcDonald_SAEN Pop sticking with Kawhi-Bruce comparison: "Over time, we’ll find out if he has Bruce’s discipline and dedication to learn how to be great."

JMcDonald_SAEN How much help is Cory Joseph behind TP? Pop: “He’s a soph in college learning what sophs in college learn. He's not to the NBA level yet."

[urunobili]

Okafor will have a 20-20 unless Tiago plays 35 minutes...

[urunobili]

promising start for Dick?

[bbarry]

spurs will NOT outscore hornets in their arena. hell they can't even outscore the queens in the att center.

[urunobili]

Belly going Dragic on us...

[Spurs Brazil]

why the fuck double Okafor???

[timtonymanu]

Wow. Terrible start.

[DPG21920]

Spurs allowing another poor shooting team to get hot early. NO hitting 3's when they are a pretty damn bad 3PT shooting team. The energy level is almost negative.

[MI21]

Wtf is Jefferson doubling down on Okafor against Duncan leading to the Ariza 3?

Fucking douche.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawhi starting at SG? CROFL

Where the hell have you been?

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

offensively challenged? not if you play the spurs!

[slick'81]

hornets getting off earlY at home long waay to go

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Dick 3

[urunobili]

Dick 3 again...

[DPG21920]

Wow, these Hornets announcers are serious goobers :lol

[angelbelow]

Squeaky!

[DPG21920]

Oh damn! I forgot squeaky was called up.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

The attendance looks like a WNBA game :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy J

[bbarry]

20 fucking pts allowed in 6 minutes. spurs are not even trying defensively.

[angelbelow]

No way Ariza stays hot.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Parker WTF

[angelbelow]

No way Ariza stays hot.

Wtf, no way Okafor makes another bullshit hookshot.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jefferson scoring.....

[timtonymanu]

WTH everyone on the Hornets is like HOFers today.

[timvp]

Bonner the first bigman off the bench.

YGBFKM.

[urunobili]

Dick only player attacking... :wakeup

[timtonymanu]

Hornets on pace for 130.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck this is looking ugly

[Spurs Brazil]

Another team on fire against our weak D

[Manu20]

Spurs defense MIA again......

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Bonner

[MannyIsGod]

Dejuan Blair is the new "centerpiece"

[DPG21920]

Players know their minutes aren't predicated on defense any more.

[Manu20]

Bonner the first bigman off the bench.

YGBFKM.

I have no clue why??????:depressed

[NASpurs]

Bonner the first bigman off the bench.

YGBFKM.

25 and 10 isn't enough apparently.

[Aiko9245]

Another team on fire against our weak D

Laughable D.

[mystargtr34]

Spurs can't get a stop.. bring in Bonner for Blair

[MannyIsGod]

bonner is the new "centerpiece"

lol fmp

[MannyIsGod]

Players know their minutes aren't predicated on defense any more.

LOL apparently their not predicated on scoring or rebounding either.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Bonner in beofre Tiago.... FML

[ace3g]

good to know Splitter still isn't the first big off the bench..

[slick'81]

more bonner please

[MaNu4Tres]

Pop is a stubborn prick sometimes.

[Manu-of-steel]

75%shooting by th hornets

[slick'81]

spurs go to a zone then give up two offensive boards

[Libri]

Pop is drinking again. :/

[NASpurs]

Is this the first time the Spurs play zone this season?

[timtonymanu]

lol rebounding

[angelbelow]

25 and 10 isn't enough apparently.

Well in 2007, Bonner started for Duncan and put together 25 points and 17 rebounds. Thats a lot better than what Splitter provided. :rolleyes

[urunobili]

the bees commentators in my all time hated list. they were way more offensive when CP3 was there and they thought they were elite though

[Texas_Ranger]

No Neal?? Pop is a fucking idiot

[slick'81]

Is this the first time the Spurs play zone this season?


not sure cant hurt the way their playing man to man tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

TD has no help inside. Too bad Tiago can't play with him

[MannyIsGod]

Pop must really fucking hate South America. Maybe if Tiago learns Slovenian then Pop will change his mind.

[urunobili]

JA on the floor!

[DPG21920]

Tim with the trick shot :wow. Can't believe Spurs are only down 2.

[Ice009]

At one point I rated Pop as a top 3 coach in NBA history.

Not anymore. Phil Jackson for all his talent he's had (I used to use this as a negative) shits on Pop.

[Spursfan4lyfe]

In comes Tiago

[Manu-of-steel]

Defense1

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We are a championship team with Splitter.

[Ice009]

LOL Pop probably told Tiago to shave. He was playing too good.

[urunobili]

nice play by JA

[bklynspursfan]

Young guys + Timmy doing a nice job tonight.

[Juggity]

We are a championship team with Splitter.

Let's not get carried away :lol

[MannyIsGod]

We are a championship team with Splitter.

:lol woah woah woah. Lets not go overboard into the hyperbole ocean there.

[GB20]

i hope JA plays good tonight.

[MannyIsGod]

Tiago just needs to bring it hard when he's on the court. Eventually even the stubborn ass Pop will see he has to do something.

[DPG21920]

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN

When I asked Tiago, why do you wear #22? His response: "I hope to get at least these many minutes to play from Pop". He was smiling.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I was being sarcastic guys, come on!

:lol

[urunobili]

come on JA hit your FT...

[bklynspursfan]

Bonner for 3!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

2nd unit playing well

[Ice009]

Great to see James Anderson out there.

Come on James, you can still be a factor for us.

[Manu-of-steel]

Pop giving JA a shot. Nice

[slick'81]

love ja being aggressive 2nd unit with the energy

[bklynspursfan]

We kept them under 30 after their hot start... Well done

[MannyIsGod]

Good lord those of you that ask for streams fail internet searching. Search on twitter and you're almost sure to find one.

[urunobili]

JA with some solid assists

[bklynspursfan]

JA is attacking.... Loving it

[timtonymanu]

Good lord those of you that ask for streams fail internet searching. Search on twitter and you're almost sure to find one.

Actually I do have feeds but they suck. Thanks for the suggestion.

[sehui]

yeah..I'd like a stream as well :X will delete with pm.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn JA :lol

[bklynspursfan]

Stick to attacking the basket James lol

[MannyIsGod]

I will say this, playing with Tiago tends to help out Matt Bonner.

[Manu-of-steel]

The bench is giving us a lift. Great!

[DesignatedT]

Wow James. Hopefully that just slipped lol

[DPG21920]

Well, somehow the Spurs are winning. Im still pissed though :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Good run to take the lead

[GB20]

ja used to make that shot , what happened to his shot?

[urunobili]

brick by JA :pctoss

[Ice009]

Keep shooting the ball James, stay confident. Forget about all that other shit.

[Texas_Ranger]

Put Neal in for Anderson

[DPG21920]

I will say this, playing with Tiago tends to help out Matt Bonner.

You just notice that lol

[DesignatedT]

Blair with another terrible start.

[urunobili]

Put Neal in for Anderson

Neil is 20% the defender JA is tbh

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tony to Tiago!

[bklynspursfan]

Great Pass TP.. Dont even know how he did that lol

[Darkwaters]

brick by JA :pctoss

He was lucky that was a brick. It barely drew iron.

It's nice to see him out there and hes playing aggressive. But he still can't hit the broad side of a barn from deep. Hope he figures it out.

[urunobili]

Splitta' from Parker

[bklynspursfan]

Bonner lol put a body on him

[Manu-of-steel]

Some good things happened- Joseph is playing well, JA had some nice moments. 2nd unit playing good.

[GB20]

tiago is getting better and better

[simba80328]

hehe it looked like bonner was jacking off

[Ice009]

Put Neal in for Anderson

No, we need to give James more of a chance. Neal is horrid and not ready.

[mystargtr34]

Spurs can win the rest of their regular season games .. sort of like last year.. and I'll still be pissed if Tiago isn't starting or playing 30 minutes because no matter how you shake it any team with Bonner and Blair as the second and third bigs isn't winning shit come playoff time.. doesn't matter how many regular season wins they muster.

[Manu20]

How many times has the second unit gotten the spurs out of an early hole this season??

[angelbelow]

Parker likes Splitter

[024]

damn, bonner is fine :lol

[Aiko9245]

bonner hurty.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Anderson still sucks

[Brazil]

TP with no FGA on one quarter... thats not a commun thing

[urunobili]

great help D by JA then he should have taken it easier on the fast break :pctoss

[Spurs Brazil]

JA doesn't help himself

[angelbelow]

Damn Hornets are bullying Bonner, how can the refs allow this.

[bklynspursfan]

Oh no Blair is up

[simba80328]

vasquez, can he fill the dragic role for this game?

[Texas_Ranger]

Neil is 20% the defender JA is tbh

Yea, but Anderson's offense is shit.

[bklynspursfan]

Good Blair for Bonner.. He'll body Landry

[GB20]

:lol Anderson still sucks

he got foul there

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago hook

[Manu-of-steel]

Our defense is still pathetic

[bklynspursfan]

Splitter doin' work!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

tiago hook

x2

[NASpurs]

So Bonner is out with an injury? :cheer

[maverick1948]

New Orleans NO answer for Tiago!!!!!

[Brazil]

TP is liking da Splitter !

[timtonymanu]

HOW can Pop not see how good he is?

[urunobili]

Neal in the dog house for not feeding Splitter. Well deserved. JA please improve. We need you to contribute to have a shot at something...

[bklynspursfan]

New Orleans NO answer for Tiago!!!!!

Apparently we've got no answer for Kaman lol

[angelbelow]

JA doesn't help himself

To play devils advocate, Tiago looked terrible on offense for a long time. (I know hes always looked great defensively but that was kind of his strength coming in.) James Anderson has had little to no playing time combing his rookie season and his second season. Who knows what hes really capable of if hes not going to get playing time.

However, I do agree that its not always justified to give him playing time. For example, when Neal and Green were hot a few weeks ago, we probably couldn't afford to give him minutes. But I like the fact that Pops playing him today because Green and Neal have struggled the past 2 or 3 games.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago playing well again

[Osnofa]

Tiago vs Kaman

[Darkwaters]

No, we need to give James more of a chance. Neal is horrid and not ready.

He was 5-7 last game. How is that horrid?

[SequSpur]

why does Green think he is Kobe? wtf?

[DesignatedT]

So Bonner is out with an injury? :cheer

Rather it be Blair tbh

[Manu-of-steel]

TP already with 8 assists.

[Manu20]

Tiago playing well again

But he does not have any skills! :pop:

[Darkwaters]

Parker likes Splitter

I like Splitter.

[urunobili]

DeTrash Blair!

[024]

the fuck blair

[GB20]

Neal in the dog house for not feeding Splitter. Well deserved. JA please improve. We need you to contribute to have a shot at something...

maybe pop want to go to anderson for defense

[Ice009]

Yea, but Anderson's offense is shit.

Give him a chance. He just needs to get in a rhythm. He is a good scorer. As long as he's playing defense I'd rather have him on the court at this point over Neal.

Neal is horribly out of shape on the defensive end and it hurts us a lot.

[Brazil]

TP already with 8 assists.

Tiago effect ! TP is playing much better with a dominant big

[urunobili]

my bad, DeJunk Blair with the TO!

[Darkwaters]

Damn...Parker with 8 assists already.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair sucks. Can't get a damn board

[angelbelow]

Inexcusable offensive rebound from Landry. Damn it Blair.

[SplitterHook]

tiago's babyhook :)

[DesignatedT]

Trade Blair.

[ace3g]

Splitter going strong!!

[Obstructed_View]

Did parker just get a steal? Video crapped right as he shot the passing lane...

[Ice009]

At least James is getting closer to the RIM.

[Pelicans78]

Great fucking block by Landry.

[urunobili]

Landry fouling Splitta'... oh Tiago you gonna get Pop fired...

[DPG21920]

Way to go strong, Tiago! I love it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair is like Bonner. Every one can score on him

[DesignatedT]

Put Bonner in. Just get Blair out.

[Pelicans78]

Hornets should trade Landry to the Spurs for Leonard and a 1st round pick.

[MannyIsGod]

You just notice that lol

I said as much in the playoffs last year but this is the first time I've explicitly said so this year. Probably has to do with Bonner playing a bit better as of late.

[GB20]

blair is getting rape by landry

[angelbelow]

I like Splitter.

I like him too :downspin:

[WeNeedLength]

Blair is fucking retarded. Always reaching...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Fublair

[urunobili]

DeJunk Blair with the silly foul!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner>>>>>Blair

[DesignatedT]

Duncan lookin nice

[NASpurs]

lol Blair getting barebacked

[Texas_Ranger]

Put Thomas in, this idiot is pathetic.

[maverick1948]

Blair cant stop Landry.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Timmy

[Ice009]

DeJuan Blair sucks ASS.

[MaNu4Tres]

Blair is pathetic defensively.

[angelbelow]

Put Bonner in. Just get Blair out.

Bonner got raped too, albeit not by Landry.

I thought Blair played Landry well on the previous possession because he stayed in front and got a hand in his face. But this possession was terrible. stupid gamble by Blair with Landry so close to the basket. Either front him earlier or stay in front.

[Brazil]

this is a hook party

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Pop--- why not Tiago and Tim?? WHY??

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Horrible pass by RJ

[Aiko9245]

Blair looks tough on the boards when he's all alone.

[timvp]

OMG Pop. Splitter can't defend Landry?

[urunobili]

not bad not bad...

[Spurs Brazil]

And Tiago back to the bench

DAMN Pop

[bklynspursfan]

I love how Timmy is playing but maybe he can grab a rebound or 2 perhaps? 0 rebounds, 0 assists lol

[Aiko9245]

lol Pop--- why not Tiago and Tim?? WHY??

Cabernet.

[SequSpur]

blogging is fukin stoopid. you have to refresh..shit is gay.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I just picture Pop screaming during practice even when Tim and Tiago attempt to play together.

[angelbelow]

lol Pop--- why not Tiago and Tim?? WHY??

Bonner struggled, Blair stuggled.. both Duncan and Splitter playing well.. why not Duncan + Splitter =(

[MannyIsGod]

Unless Pop really has lost his damn mind, I can only think that he's trying to raise Blair's value in order to deal him. What else makes fucking sense?

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair cant stop anyone.

fixed

[WeNeedLength]

lol Pop--- why not Tiago and Tim?? WHY??

Because then they would be like the Lakers with two legit big men who dominate the front court. Pop doesn't want to be like the Lakers. Duh. :lol

[GB20]

when JA finds his shot , he is going to be solid.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

:pop::"no, i ain't playin' Tim and Tiago together" :drunk

[Brazil]

blogging is fukin stoopid. you have to refresh..shit is gay.

:lol Sequ is discovering the game blog thread

[SequSpur]

spurs are getting blown out...

[urunobili]

I'm just happy I have Jarret Jack on my fantasy team...

[SequSpur]

:lol Sequ is discovering the game blog thread

this shit is gay..why aren't you all in chat?

[Pelicans78]

Landry's been shitty all season. Hopefully this game will raise his trade value.

[Ice009]

Fuck the interior defense. Pop, PLAY TWO FUCKING BIG MEN.

[timtonymanu]

My God ... is there any Hornet having a bad shooting night?

[bklynspursfan]

Blair needs to learn how to pass out the post dammit. He always goes up even when he's in horrible position.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago out we lose lead...

[Osnofa]

What the hell happened to Blair? He used to be a good player. Well, at least he as bad as Bonner...

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Blair. You SUCK

[Pelicans78]

I've never seen Ariza shoot so well. Let's trade his ass as well.

[Texas_Ranger]

Blair fuck you bitch!!!

[angelbelow]

Blair is struggling full time now. Poor decisions left and right for the past 3 games.

[Darkwaters]

Trade Blair

[DPG21920]

CJ is struggling. Badly.

[bklynspursfan]

@JMcDonald_SAEN

Tony Parker standing behind bench instead of sitting while out. He's dealing with sore back.

[DesignatedT]

From what I have seen the past few games I would rather Bonner be in the game than Blair.

Not saying that won't change next game....

[GB20]

take blair out please!!

[timtonymanu]

Ugh when was the last time the Spurs actually played decent? The 1st half of the Miami game?

[SequSpur]

so blair has to show up and practice and play every game while Tim gets to stay home and miss games and cry his ass off and collect 20 million and Blair gets crucified on this forum...

dbags..

[Spurs Brazil]

And why not sign a PG??? It's clearly CJ is not ready. It's also clear that Tiago should play 35 minutes and Blair 10. But it looks Pop is blind

[urunobili]

this shit is gay..why aren't you all in chat?

Post count TBH...

[Brazil]

this shit is gay..why aren't you all in chat?

we have our habits here.:lol

[bklynspursfan]

DUNCAN AND SPlitter!!

[Capt Bringdown]

Blair well on his way to H.I.T.A status.

[Obstructed_View]

this shit is gay..why aren't you all in chat?

Your posts are gay. Why don't you stay in chat?