Game Blog: Hornets @ Spurs - Feb. 2

[WeNeedLength]

7:30pm Central time
Coverage: FOX SW
AT&T Center

If Timmy sits, Let's go Splitter! :flag:

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[Texas_Ranger]

Hope Tim plays at least 20 minutes... And LOL if we start Bonner and Blair.

[z0sa]

:flag::flag::flag:

[timtonymanu]

Got night class tonight. Hopefully the Spurs win this easily.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Bold prediction: Timmy sits.

[BRs.Ganso]

Hope Tim gets DNP tonight

[timvp]

Going to take timvp jr behind the scenes tonight. Thus, grades will be later than usual.

[EVAY]

Going to take timvp jr behind the scenes tonight. Thus, grades will be later than usual.

Hope you both get to see a great game. Will he be able to stay up for the whole thing?

[Blue-Lightning]

By the way, if anybody knows of a way I can catch the game in Tennessee besides League Pass, please PM so I can watch tonight =)

[ace3g]

Monroe_SA Mike Monroe
Gary Neal starting at shooting guard for #Spurs tonight vs.Hornets; Kawhi Leonard to bench

Monroe_SA Mike Monroe
No Jarrett Jack (sore knee) for Hornets tongiht vs. Spurs; Grievis Vasquez, coming off 20-12 game, to start

[Robz4000]

No Jarrett Jack? Blow out incoming...

[Dex]

Monroe_SA Mike Monroe
Gary Neal starting at shooting guard for #Spurs tonight vs.Hornets; Kawhi Leonard to bench

Ruh-roh. Hope Pop isn't introducing Leonard to the rookie doghouse.

[bbarry]

Tim will play tonight, reportedly

[Kori Ellis]

Hope you both get to see a great game. Will he be able to stay up for the whole thing?

He doesn't go to sleep until 9:30/10 usually. So he'll be okay. (Yes, he's 3.)

[crc21209]

Going to take timvp jr behind the scenes tonight. Thus, grades will be later than usual.

Have a great time! :toast

[EVAY]

He doesn't go to sleep until 9:30/10 usually. So he'll be okay. (Yes, he's 3.)



Impressive!! My grandkids never made it past halftime even when they were 6 or so!! Enjoy!!

[DesignatedT]

Spurs 99
Hornets 84

[Splits]

Taking guesses on LP announcers... damn I hope it is Bill & Sean, last 2 home games before the RRT.

[Kori Ellis]

Impressive!! My grandkids never made it past halftime even when they were 6 or so!! Enjoy!!

If he didn't have preschool in the morning, he'd choose to stay up to 11 every night :lol

All our kids stay up late. I'm at home with the girls (they are 2). Just timvp and our son went to the game.

[mystargtr34]

Yeah not a fan of Kawhi guarding 2 guards like Belinelli who run through screens.

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[WeNeedLength]

My League Pass is failing to load. It's so annoying it's been giving me problems the last week or so. Anyone else's LP sucking?

[braeden0613]

My League Pass is failing to load. It's so annoying it's been giving me problems the last week or so. Anyone else's LP sucking?

Same here. After them blacking out the game last night, I'm ready throw things now.

[Pelicans78]

I like the Hornets in this one.

[FaM0us Skins]

TD is playing less minutes tonight i think

[maverick1948]

LOL 2 fouls on summers in 12 secs. Both by Gary Neal

[Pelicans78]

Yay, Dejuan Summers is already out of the game. Unfortunately Aminu is in. He and Ariza together are horrible.

[Libri]

http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/shop_image/product/44498fd87b9d5fe5807dd17c62b5995a.jpg

[WeNeedLength]

Firefox and Chrome both won't launch league pass. Damn it.

[loveforthegame]

Neal aggressive early. :tu

[Pelicans78]

Why the hell wouldn't anyone foul Aminu? He's a horrible shooter.

[Juggity]

Good start offensively, unlike last game

[Pelicans78]

Nice defense Aminu. Idiot.

[DPG21920]

The Play

[ace3g]

they ran the alley oop play for RJ...

[Juggity]

Damn, RJ with the dunk

[Pelicans78]

Greivis lighting up.

[DPG21920]

Blair's decision making has to improve. If he gets it down low, he thinks he has to shoot. You don't. Make the right play.

[Pelicans78]

LOL Ariza taking a jumper.

[loveforthegame]

Come on Blair. :depressed

[Pelicans78]

General Greivis with the sweet pass!

[DPG21920]

Tiago should dominate right now. No Okafor.

[Libri]

Splitter comes in before Bonner. :wow

[crc21209]

:lol That ref looked like Mike Bibby.....

[BanditHiro]

jesus we are fouling like crazy

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

need some continuity on both ends..

[Pelicans78]

Tiago should dominate right now. No Okafor.

Don't know why the Hornets bring in Landry before Ayon. He's easily a better player and especially a much better defender.

[FvckMavs]

My League Pass is failing to load. It's so annoying it's been giving me problems the last week or so. Anyone else's LP sucking?

same as mine.

[Paranoid Pop]

Half assed start, Blair is bad as usual, Neal was great, too bad he already has 2 fouls.

[DesignatedT]

Good job leonard. He really needs to find his nitch offensively. Giving him the ball around the perimter is a momentum killer on offense.

[loveforthegame]

Not the best of starts for Parker. Again.

[ace3g]

Splitter having trouble handling passes in the paint

[loveforthegame]

Joseph sighting.

[ace3g]

more possessions where Spurs ignore Splitter in the paint...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

damn mah league pass broadband is not workin

[angelbelow]

Bonner confident with that drive, good sign. Dump it to Tiago so he can score or get Matty some open shots.

[BanditHiro]

lol the offense is embarrassing to watch

[crc21209]

So apparently the Spurs are still playing the "Let's ignore Tiago in the post" game....awesome.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

holy shit, 5 role players not knowing wtf to do with the ball :lol

[GB20]

they need to feed tiago on the post

[024]

did pop tell all the guards to not pass to splitter in the post??

[Spursfan 87]

Leonard keeps denying the ball to Splitter

[Splits]

My League Pass is failing to load. It's so annoying it's been giving me problems the last week or so. Anyone else's LP sucking?

Which LP are you trying to use? I have the NBA Game Time app for iPad and everything was working fine until the Spurs game started. Now it tells me "We were unable to locate you" like the GPS is not working. Fucking sucks.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Don't let Joseph take those shots, Splitter should have kept that other one for himself

[Spursfan 87]

When Joseph is in the offense goes to shit, just like always. Why dont give those minutes to Anderson?

[BanditHiro]

jesus is that how the spurs condition?

[crc21209]

Shot clock violation? Really?

[Stump]

First Row Sports is down. Could somebody PM me a link?

[Pelicans78]

Finally Ayon is in.

[crc21209]

Bonner 33333333333

[Reck]

Splitter having trouble handling passes in the paint

When hasn't he ever.

Guy has zero ball handling skills.

[Juggity]

Bonner's shot arc looks higher to me this game

[angelbelow]

Squeaky!

[crc21209]

Come on Tiago, Landry's shorter than you damn it.....

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

ghost fouls on both ends

[DPG21920]

Do the Spurs have the lowest FT% in the league on And-1 FT's?

[crc21209]

:lol At that dumbass pass by Joseph......

[Pelicans78]

Ayon abuses Bonner

[Spursfan 87]

Joseph is horrible dammit

[BanditHiro]

seriously is corey joseph our only option...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

mother fucking Joseph passed the ball to bonner in the middle of the court? wtf?

[benefactor]

Stop being a pussy ginger.

[crc21209]

Ayon abuses Bonner

Pretty ugly dude tbh....:lol

[Pelicans78]

Pretty ugly dude tbh....:lol

Best rookie in the league tbh.

[BRs.Ganso]

Splitter is too slow to matchup Landry

[Texas_Ranger]

Don't know why is Joseph in the NBA

[crc21209]

Joseph needs to be sent to the D-league like right now for that pass. :lol Pop needs to tell him to go to the airport and get on a plane to Austin....NOW!

[crc21209]

Best rookie in the league tbh.

:lol

[Paranoid Pop]

Only reason we are not behind like we usually are is because the Hornets are so bad but we are keeping them close and they might actually beat us if this goes on.

[GB20]

joseph has killed his chance to play the rest of the year.

[Pelicans78]

:lol

Highest PER and win shares per 48 minutes.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

joseph has killed his chance to play the rest of the year.

so be it tbh

[Paranoid Pop]

joseph has killed his chance to play the rest of the year.

Assaulting Pop's favorite son lol.

[crc21209]

Rj 3333333333333333

[GB20]

Joseph needs to be sent to the D-league like right now for that pass. :lol Pop needs to tell him to go to the airport and get on a plane to Austin....NOW!

why don't they send him to canada?

[DPG21920]

Highest PER and win shares per 48 minutes.

:lol Doesn't have many wins tbh

[Pelicans78]

Splitter can't score on Ayon. Please.

Landry's making Splitter wipe his ass.

[crc21209]

Tiago with the hook!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Splitter hook

[crc21209]

:lol Doesn't have many wins tbh

:lol OWNED!

[DPG21920]

Splitter just scored on Ayon.

[BanditHiro]

landry acting like a bitch of course.

[Paranoid Pop]

They score at will in the paint.

[crc21209]

RJ with the J....:tu

[DPG21920]

Splitter with the assist on Ayon

[crc21209]

Splitter just scored on Ayon.

But but but he's the rookie of the year! :lol

[Pelicans78]

Splitter just scored on Ayon.

And Landry just scored on Splitter again.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago having trouble on D

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Landry shitting on Splitter

[crc21209]

Damn that a FAST post move by Timmy there......

[angelbelow]

Laundry's a tough player to guard. Super explosive, world class finisher around the rim, quick first step and a capable 10-15 foot shooter.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Anyone here got league pass broadband? Is it working for you tonight?

[Pelicans78]

LOL DPG. "Splitter should dominate with Okafor out of the game"

More like watch Landry abuse him constantly

[crc21209]

And Landry just scored on Splitter again.

Landry for league MVP tbh.....

[Mal]

Squakee or whatever he is called is definition of NBA scrub

[BanditHiro]

Tiago having trouble on D

not having trouble landry is just act like a bitch it is not going to last.

[BRs.Ganso]

Landry too fast for Splitter

Bonner to small for Ayon

[DPG21920]

And Landry just scored on Splitter again.

Landry is very good, but what does that have to do with Splitter scoring on Ayon?

[Pelicans78]

Landry for league MVP tbh.....

Not really. He's just abusing an inferior player.

[GSH]

Now you understand why I said we should have signed Gustavo Ayon? We could have gotten him for a minimum contract. He's no All-Star, but we could damn sure have used him in the middle.

[Pelicans78]

Landry is very good, but what does that have to do with Splitter scoring on Ayon?

What does Ayon have to do with Splitter dominating once Okafor left the game?

[Pelicans78]

Now you understand why I said we should have signed Gustavo Ayon? We could have gotten him for a minimum contract. He's no All-Star, but we could damn sure have used him in the middle.

Hornets signed him cheap for 3 years. Not sure why the Spurs didn't go after him.

[DPG21920]

I just made a statement that Tiago should dominate and he did.

[Pelicans78]

I just made a statement that Tiago should dominate and he did.

What did he dominate? :lol

[Paranoid Pop]

Chucking like there's no tomorrow while they get easy paint points.

[DPG21920]

Ayon.

[DPG21920]

Hornets, even though they are awful, play hard.

[mystargtr34]

I though Hornet was trolling at first.. but he's damn serious with his takes I think.

[BanditHiro]

lol why are the hornets trying...

[DPG21920]

Tim scored over Ayon.

[crc21209]

TD getting the And-1 against the rookie of the year! :lol

[Pelicans78]

Cheap foul by the ref. Ridiculous.

[DesignatedT]

lol duncan just shit all over ayon

[Libri]

vintage Duncan right there

[GSH]

That wasn't much of a foul by NO. It's bizarre what they're calling and what they're letting go.

[GB20]

ayon is too small

[DPG21920]

Ayon missed over Tim.

[angelbelow]

LOL DPG. "Splitter should dominate with Okafor out of the game"

More like watch Landry abuse him constantly

He got the ball like 3 times total. The result was a score and an assist. The 3rd was a 3second violation on the Hornets.

[DPG21920]

Cheap foul by the ref. Ridiculous.

Hornets have had like 4 of those in their favor.

[ace3g]

former Toro Squeaky Johnson doing a decent job running point for Hornets

[crc21209]

Ayon doesnt have shit on TD tbh.....

[Pelicans78]

How is that a foul by Ayon? Duncan is going thru him? Why is this TOSB getting all the calls?

[DesignatedT]

lol splitter more reliable then duncan in the post. even on the 4th game in 5 nights

[Darth_Pelican]

lol why are the hornets trying...

Young players playing tough trying to establish a future in the NBA. They usually keep games close in the first half.

[DPG21920]

He got the ball like 3 times total. The result was a score and an assist. The 3rd was a 3second violation on the Hornets.

He's just blind. I meant offensively and Tiago pwnd Ayon. Landry did hit some really tough shots though over Tiago so hat's off to him.

[GSH]

Tim looked like he was pissed there. That won't work out well for the Hornets.

[crc21209]

How is that a foul by Ayon? Duncan is going thru him? Why is this TOSB getting all the calls?

:cry

[Pelicans78]

He's just blind. I meant offensively and Tiago pwnd Ayon. Landry did hit some really tough shots though over Tiago so hat's off to him.

He made one basket over him :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

How is that a foul by Ayon? Duncan is going thru him? Why is this TOSB getting all the calls?

Just abusing the inferior player like he is supposed to.

[Darth_Pelican]

BR's boy Marco heating up

[GB20]

that was a foul

[bbarry]

parker gets destroyed on a layup attempt, again, no foul call

[Paranoid Pop]

Young players playing tough trying to establish a future in the NBA. They usually keep games close in the first half.

They are just plain better so far, they get easier points.

[DPG21920]

He made one basket over him :lol

He also had an assist because of his position and forced them into a defensive 3 second violation. 3 possessions, points on all 3.

[jestersmash]

I thought the last two foul calls on Smith (guarding Duncan) were ticky tack "home cooking" fouls. I thought his latest no call slap on Tony parker's forearm was a foul. Go figure.

[Pelicans78]

He also had an assist because of his position and forced them into a defensive 3 second violation. 3 possessions, points on all 3.

:lol Reaching

[GSH]

Yep... Duncan's pissed.

[BanditHiro]

here we go duncan going to make a push for mvp this year

[Pelicans78]

Smith blowing by Duncan with ease.

[DPG21920]

:lol Reaching

Truth. AmIlying?

[Paranoid Pop]

They attack the basket and it works every single time.

[GB20]

duncan is looking good tonight

[TDMVPDPOY]

wtf is this game still close...

[crc21209]

Smith blowing by Duncan with ease.

Duncan blowing by Smith in the title, MVP, and Finals MVP department with ease.....

[Pelicans78]

Truth. AmIlying?

You're equating it to dominance yet leaving out what he did defensively so yeah you are lying :lol

[DesignatedT]

Blair fucking blows. He had Duncan for the dump off pass right there also.............

[DPG21920]

Blair with the poor decision making again.

[GB20]

blair just sucks

[Texas_Ranger]

dumbass

[Pelicans78]

Duncan blowing by Smith in the title, MVP, and Finals MVP department with ease.....

This year? :lol

[Reck]

3 Points for Parker really?

[DPG21920]

no, no 78. I said offensively. I was clear.

[Pelicans78]

Hornets missing layups LOL

[DPG21920]

Ariza owning the Hornets.

[Reck]

If Hornets win this game I'm quitting watching NBA period.

A team of nobodies..

[GSH]

Will you guys leave the fucking troll alone already? His posts will just fade into the background.

[crc21209]

This year? :lol

nWo 4-life

[Pelicans78]

no, no 78. I said offensively. I was clear.

No no Deep, you never mentioned offensively in your original post. You may have implied it, but you weren't specific. :nope

[DPG21920]

Blair abusing Smith on defense.

[DPG21920]

lol trolled

[GB20]

why in the hell does pop have blair as starter?

[Darth_Pelican]

Lol Ariza

[Pelicans78]

Smith with the huuuuuugeeeeeeee block!!!

[MI21]

Nice to see Vasquez is still an All-Star calibre player.

[jestersmash]

Is Hornets78 a hornets fan, a mavericks fan, a tyson chandler fan, a denver nuggets fan, or some combination of the above?

[crc21209]

Tiago going to work there! :tu

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago!!!!!!!!!

[GB20]

tiago with the fake

[DPG21920]

Splitter absolutely DOMINATING.

[DPG21920]

Splitter DOMINATING :lmao

[Reck]

Is Hornets78 a hornets fan, a mavericks fan, a tyson chandler fan, a denver nuggets fan, or some combination of the above?

=Troll

[Pelicans78]

Is Hornets78 a hornets fan, a mavericks fan, a tyson chandler fan, a denver nuggets fan, or some combination of the above?

I don't question my fandom.

Its my religion.

[crc21209]

Tiago OWNING Smith with the block!

[MI21]

Hakeem Splitter

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tiago just shit all over Smith TWICE!

[Libri]

Splitter shitting of Smith.

[Juggity]

Nice move by tiago

[Darth_Pelican]

Smith hits the floor about 15 times a game

[DPG21920]

78 l to the o to the l

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damnit TP make the PASS

[GSH]

Telegraph that much, Tony?

[Pelicans78]

Vasquez with the slammmm!!!!

[Texas_Ranger]

Parker is shit

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

tony pure shit last 2 mins :lol

[DPG21920]

Two terrible possessions by TP.

[Darth_Pelican]

Nice

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol it's comical that Splitter can't get a touch in the post, after showing off an elite post move on his last touch..

Meanwhile, the Spurs just blew 3 straight possessions on terrible shots, and lost the lead..

Throw it inside, stop chucking..

[BanditHiro]

man what kind of plays is pop calling

[DPG21920]

Slow mo block from Tiago. NO really playing tough and trying hard. Have to respect that.

[DesignatedT]

wtf is Parker doing when he runs the clock down. Always ends up with a shitty shot

[Pelicans78]

Hornets own the first half!

Great first half guys.

I'm going back to HR to tell my adventure of trolling you guys. Adios!

[Reck]

LOL Hornets came out with the lead at the half. Pathetic

[Darth_Pelican]

Slow mo block from Tiago. NO really playing tough and trying hard. Have to respect that.

It's been like this for many games this year. They play hard and keep games close for most of the game, then they will give up a 13-2 run at some point in the 2nd half and never catch up.

[Cane]

wow that neal and splitter commercial....lol

[Darth_Pelican]

Hornets own the first half!

Great first half guys.

I'm going back to HR to tell my adventure of trolling you guys. Adios!

:lol

[Reck]

Hornets own the first half!

Great first half guys.

I'm going back to HR to tell my adventure of trolling you guys. Adios!

A 1 point lead and you call that owning? :lol

[crc21209]

Hornets own the first half!

Great first half guys.

I'm going back to HR to tell my adventure of trolling you guys. Adios!

:lol Owning. Go back to HR to talk about your 3 wins or whatever it is....:lol

[Darth_Pelican]

:lol Owning. Go back to HR to talk about your 3 wins or whatever it is....:lol

4 :king

[Pelicans78]

Its all about the ping pong balls! Spurs fans should know. That was the goal back in 96-97!

[jestersmash]

Will Pop ever call 5 down for Splitter? I feel like Tony Parker is the only one who understands that Tiago is capable (not to the extent of prime Duncan, of course, nobody is saying that, but he's capable and competent nonetheless).

Or maybe it's the fact that players like Green, Leonard, and even Neal (though to a lesser extent) are still trying to make their mark on this organization and earn brownie points with Pop. I understand why they might be hesitant to defer to Splitter.

Green, Leonard, and Neal will happily run screen and roll/pick and roll with Splitter and will look for him on the roll because running S&R/P&R makes you look more "involved" with the offense than simply throwing the ball down to Splitter and playing an inside-out game a la the Spurs Duncan-centric offense of the past. Of course, they won't hesitate throwing the ball down to Duncan even when "4 down" isn't specifically called by Pop due to Duncan's reputation alone.

[DPG21920]

Hornets fans have it good. They know their team sucks and it will lead to a great pick and the guys at least try hard so they can be proud of them. Winning.

[mystargtr34]

Its all about the ping pong balls! Spurs fans should know. That was the goal back in 96-97!
2/10 for delivery.

[jestersmash]

wow that neal and splitter commercial....lol

Hey, if nothing else, maybe it helps to build rapport and trust between Neal and Splitter and maybe we'll see this translate onto the court.

Parker (and probably Ginobili) aside, Splitter still doesn't command as much respect and trust from his teammates as he probably should command.

[Darth_Pelican]

Hornets fans have it good. They know their team sucks and it will lead to a great pick and the guys at least try hard so they can be proud of them. Winning.

Yeah we just need to take care of that little issue of not having an owner and we will be all set.

[TheDiscMan]

Interesting, Corney Joesph looks like really Murice Cheeks. Yeah, I don't really understand the last three Spurs possessions. :wtf

[Pelicans78]

Yeah we just need to take care of that little issue of not having an owner and we will be all set.

I heard Benson is the favorite now. Chouest is low-balling Stern.

[Darth_Pelican]

I heard Benson is the favorite now. Chouest is low-balling Stern.

I'd much rather Benson. His family loyalty will always be New Orleans, and the Benson name will bring much more fan interest.

[BRHornet45]

sons that dude Belinelli is gonna go off in the second half. watch out

[DPG21920]

How much do the Hornets cost? I wouldn't mind taking a look.

[GB20]

parker with the floater

[GB20]

come on blair!!

[BRHornet45]

How much do the Hornets cost? I wouldn't mind taking a look.

$300 million

[GSH]

Why is it guys who are shooting 29% can just pump up 3's against us?

[Juggity]

Jeez, way to give up that lead

[BRHornet45]

Vasquez lighting they ass up

[GSH]

$300 million

The Hornets would be a bargain if they weren't in such a shithole of a city.

[DPG21920]

$300 million

Quit trolling sons :lol No one is paying 300M for that team.

How much for real? 200K?

[GB20]

here come the MVP:lmao

[crc21209]

Vasquez lighting they ass up

:lol Vasquez with the charge....

[BRHornet45]

Why is it guys who are shooting 29% can just pump up 3's against us?

son no one on the Hornets is shooting that bad. the worst is Aminu (who's only played 4 games) at .365

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Come on Neal

[angelbelow]

Lol @ that push off by landry.

[Darth_Pelican]

Ariza going for the turnover record

[BRHornet45]

Quit trolling sons :lol No one is paying 300M for that team.

How much for real? 200K?

lol son that's what Shinn sold them for and as of the end of 2011 they were valued at right under $300 million. don't hate. even as shitty as we are this season we are still more profitable and draw better attendance than 5 other, much larger markets ... Houston, Detroit, Indiana, New Jersey, and Milwaukee. what's their excuse?

[DPG21920]

son no one on the Hornets is shooting that bad. the worst is Aminu (who's only played 4 games) at .365


Summers is shooting 28.6% from 3.

[urunobili]

Choo choo chucking a lil too much for my taste...

[GB20]

we need to play smart

[Pelicans78]

Quit trolling sons :lol No one is paying 300M for that team.

How much for real? 200K?

He's being serious. Benson will probably pay that much. He already owns the Saints and he's doing a lot of developing in the downtown area especially around the Dome and Arena. Owning both teams will help all that development.

[DPG21920]

lol son that's what Shinn sold them for and as of the end of 2011 they were valued at right under $300 million. don't hate. even as shitty as we are this season we are still more profitable and draw better attendance than 5 other, much larger markets ... Houston, Detroit, Indiana, New Jersey, and Milwaukee. what's their excuse?

Damn, Shinn straight robbin' people :lol

[crc21209]

No call on Ariza...wow.