Game Blog: Spurs @ Sixers - Feb. 8

[ElNono]

About to head out to Philly...

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[Mel_13]

Enjoy the game, Nono.

[xellos88330]

Have fun!!!

[Robz4000]

Bring a poster that says 'Free Tiago' and find a way to get Pop to see it.

[Fireball]

As the schedule was released before the season this was one of the few games I predicted to be a loss (100%) ... just watching the Spurs play the Sixers over the past seasons made sure of that

anyway ... Go Spurs Go

[DPG21920]

I am really excited about this game. It will be a big test and could really be a huge win. This team gives the Spurs loads of trouble at home and in general is the type of young athletic team that causes the Spurs fits on both ends.

They have a solid bench as well, with Lou Williams capable of lighting it up so the bench could decide the outcome.

[jjktkk]

Would be cool to have a "spot Mono in the crowd" contest. Have fun El. :toast

[jjktkk]

I am really excited about this game. It will be a big test and could really be a huge win. This team gives the Spurs loads of trouble at home and in general is the type of young athletic team that causes the Spurs fits on both ends.

They have a solid bench as well, with Lou Williams capable of lighting it up so the bench could decide the outcome.

Next to beating OKC, a win tonight would the most impressive win of the season.

[will_spurs]

Game Blog with no info = loss.

[spurs10]

Agree, tonight is an important test. Think we'll take it with Tim and Tony looking so good. Go Spurs Go!!!

[timtonymanu]

I had this game as being the toughest one for the Spurs. Like other have said, this will be a great test to see if our guys are legit. I'm excited for this game. Hopefully the Spurs continue their win streak!

[Reck]

Game Blog with no info = loss.

Oh yeah because having some meaningless information about tonight's game will magically increase Spurs chances. :rolleyes

Anyways, Sixers will get routed.

[polandprzem]

We got to take those bastards!!

[polandprzem]

Who they think they are?

[polandprzem]

I'm not sober TBH

[will_spurs]

Oh yeah because having some meaningless information about tonight's game will magically increase Spurs chances. :rolleyes

No, but lacking a sense of humor very well might! :wakeup

[ElNono]

Thanks everyone.. We're here and in already... Chillin in the Lexus club until they let us walk to our seats... about 15 mins

[ElNono]

Just talked to Manu... He told me he's coming back Saturday

[Reck]

Just talked to Manu... He told me he's coming back Saturday

Sweet! :king

[NASpurs]

Danny Green is starting tonight according to McDonald's twitter.

"Due to the Manu mania, nobody thought to ask Pop about the starting 5 tonight. But it appears Danny Green will get first career start at SG."

[Robz4000]

Danny Green is starting tonight according to McDonald's twitter.

"Due to the Manu mania, nobody thought to ask Pop about the starting 5 tonight. But it appears Danny Green will get first career start at SG."
This could be a game changer tbh...

[timvp]

Please, please, please, please, please Danny Green in place of RJ and not Kawhi.

[usckk]

It looks like Green is starting in place of Kwahi.

[WeNeedLength]

Please, please, please, please, please Danny Green in place of RJ and not Kawhi.


It looks like Green is starting in place of Kwahi.


:lol

[mystargtr34]

I think the entire roster will have a chance to start besides Tiago :lol trolling Pop.

On a serious note.. if its to do with matching up with Sixers and not an injury/illness to Kawhi.. Pop probably doesnt see Iguodala as an offensive threat worth sacrificing his own offense for.

Strange decision.

[Paranoid Pop]

It looks like Green is starting in place of Kwahi.

With that plus our record with tonight's refs posted in the other thread, I'm not overly hopeful.

That said Green is the only one who could really create for others aside from Tony in Memphis.

[angelbelow]

Oh hai Malik

[Libri]

Go Spurs Go!

[Fireball]

just fight please ... I hate Philly and its fans

[NASpurs]

Once Lou Williams makes a debut into the game, you bet your ass Kawhi is going to be the first off the bench. I think that's one of the many reasons Green is starting instead of Kawhi.

[Robz4000]

Oh hai Malik
I wanna see some Malik Rose tbh...:depressed

[WeNeedLength]

Oh hai Malik

Lol I forgot he was a commentator for them now. I watched the end of the PHI-LAL game and I didn't even recognize his voice. I wish he would suit up tonight and let Blair do the commentating. :lol

[Libri]

Spencer Hawes is not playing, bad back.

[Texas_Ranger]

Green starts

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy has 4 shot attempts already... Seem to be running more thru him lately.

[bklynspursfan]

Anyone tell me how the hell Malik ended up in Philly?? lol

[Robz4000]

Blair is playing smart tonight. I'm shocked...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Blair is focused lol

[Obstructed_View]

Pretty good job of drawing that charge.

[timtonymanu]

Wow 2 smart plays by Blair.

[Obstructed_View]

Anyone tell me how the hell Malik ended up in Philly?? lol

It's his home town.

[Mal]

Lol Vucevic

[Fireball]

the 2nd one was no charge

[Spurs Brazil]

Good job DB

[Obstructed_View]

I hear that voice and I picture a guy with braces.

[DPG21920]

Good start energy wise overall. Blair needs to look to pass more on the block as well. No need to rush. Tony playing very smooth tonight :tu

[Obstructed_View]

Nice find by Tony.

[bklynspursfan]

It's his home town.

Thanks.. I just remember seeing him on MSG too

[timtonymanu]

Good start so far. I'm actually liking Blair's play right now.

[jjktkk]

Wonder what Blair's username is on here? Hes gotten the mesage. :lol

[Robz4000]

Spurs came out focused, though they should be up 5 if not for TP's turnover...

[WeNeedLength]

Philly looks like shit on offense. Is it a case where their bench comes in a sparks the offense to go on a run like the Spurs?

[Fireball]

again looks like a low scoring game ... good for us on the road

[Obstructed_View]

Good start energy wise overall. Blair needs to look to pass more on the block as well. No need to rush. Tony playing very smooth tonight :tu

Yeah, sometimes it feels like Blair's committed to shooting and doesn't seem to realize that it isn't his only option.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Good start energy wise overall. Blair needs to look to pass more on the block as well. No need to rush. Tony playing very smooth tonight :tu

Yeah, he needs to learn to pitch it out when he doesn't have good position and a decent shot, like that fading garbage he just threw up. :vomit:

[Robz4000]

That was good play by Blair. Holy crap...

[Spurs Brazil]

Neal 333333333

[Obstructed_View]

Haven't seen the Sixers this year, but I've seen their record. Is Iggy not playing like a muttonhead now?

[Fireball]

I liked how the Memphis announcers called us the Excellence of Execution ...

[Obstructed_View]

That's a fucking offensive foul.

[Paranoid Pop]

Blair sucks so much.

[will_spurs]

How is that not a foul on Parker?

[Obstructed_View]

Pass the ball, Dejuan.

[Robz4000]

Dammit Blair, c'mon, keep playing smart.

[DPG21920]

Tim, you have to grab that rebound.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

tp is gasssed

[Robz4000]

Fuck, they should be up by 5, not down by 1!

[Texas_Ranger]

Don't know why is Dick still on this team.

[Obstructed_View]

Pop can't be happy about that.

[WeNeedLength]

Wtf...

[bklynspursfan]

I see no real reason we can't win this game TBH.

[Cry Havoc]

"Talk about dialed in, Richard having an excellent season from beyond the arc"

Something tells me Philly announcers haven't watch many games. :lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

A lot of Spurs jerseys in the crowd

[timtonymanu]

Ugh ... I want to see Leonard replace RJ right now.

[DPG21920]

"Talk about dialed in, Richard having an excellent season from beyond the arc"

Something tells me Philly announcers haven't watch many games. :lmao

RJ is having an excellent year from 3PT land.

[Robz4000]

They came out focused, and are gradually beginning to coast. Time to put the bench in!

[Paranoid Pop]

The bigs should have been killing theirs, that's what everyone said........

[Libri]

Don't know why is Dick still on this team.

nobody else wants him

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

When's TJ returning? Can't be long now. I'm actually looking forward to him running the second team again. :D

[Kuestmaster]

Blair and Jefferson are useless. I hope the FO is searching a trade to ship their asses out of here

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy mis timed that rebound and costed them 2 points.

[rascal]

Just talked to Manu... He told me he's coming back Saturday

Who are you, his wife?

[Obstructed_View]

"Talk about dialed in, Richard having an excellent season from beyond the arc"

Something tells me Philly announcers haven't watch many games. :lmao

Maybe it wasn't referring to his shooting, but to the fact that he's been camped there for months.

[TDMVPDPOY]

blair = fkn scrub

on offense when ball goes down to him, dont expect it to come out, he take whatever high low % shot

dont get me started on defense, he does shit all not even help defense....

[bklynspursfan]

Nice strong move by Timmy

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

"Talk about dialed in, Richard having an excellent season from beyond the arc"

Something tells me Philly announcers haven't watch many games. :lmao

?

I'm a self-confessed RJ hater, but to be fair he has excelled from behind the arc. I'll take 44.3% from 3.

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richard_jefferson/

[Fireball]

Timmay!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

tbh this sixers team is a bunch of chuckers, problem is they are pretty good at putting up jumpers after jumpers..

[Kuestmaster]

Nice Tim

[bklynspursfan]

I love when Neal ihits his shots lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

nobody else wants him

doesnt mean pop force to play this sscrub, should just tell him to stay at home

[Kuestmaster]

seems like neal is starting to get his shot back. good

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy on his way to another big rebounding night

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi guarding Iggy, not Lou.

[Libri]

Neal with it!

[BRs.Ganso]

nice shot by Bonner

[Fireball]

Neal is dialed in tonight

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

blatantly obvious travel by tony not called :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Neal and one!

[Robz4000]

Intensity picking up...

[timtonymanu]

Wow. This team has really picked up his energy the last few games.

[TDMVPDPOY]

bonner the fkn scrub with the stupid pump fake

[blkroadrunners]

Neal set for 15+ tonight.

[Robz4000]

Ugh...

[bklynspursfan]

Neal :toast

[TDMVPDPOY]

bonner the fkn scrb is totally useless

[Robz4000]

lol Neal. If he can be hot all night, we got this.

[Spurs Brazil]

Awful finish

[DPG21920]

Damn, that was sick by Philly. Completely locked the Spurs up two straight possessions forcing turn overs than ran the floor. Philly, especially with their improvement in 3PT shooting, looks really solid.

[Paranoid Pop]

Neal with it.

[loveforthegame]

Neal is feeling it tonight.

[timtonymanu]

Bad play from the bench minus Neal.

[WeNeedLength]

Awful transition defense to finish the quarter

[Fireball]

Bad play from the bench minus Neal.

thats what I thought too ... Philly very physical on Splitter

[will_spurs]

Neal not happy about not being selected for rookies vs soph game :)

[maverick1948]

Did anyone besides me see the clock not start till Philly had the ball over the time line?

[Robz4000]

Damn, that was sick by Philly. Completely locked the Spurs up two straight possessions forcing turn overs than ran the floor. Philly, especially with their improvement in 3PT shooting, looks really solid.
Yep, their lockdown D reminds me of the Spurs of old. I can't see them beating the likes of Chicago or Miami if they play this inconsistent, though.

[TDMVPDPOY]

gary neal saving the pathetic performance of bonner, blair, rj so far....

[crc21209]

We gave up a 23-17 lead in a matter of seconds....wow. BTW, Anyone know of a link to watch the game with Bill and Sean? I'm stuck watching the 76ers broadcast...:td :lol

[Robz4000]

gary neal saving the pathetic performance of bonner, blair, rj so far....
Blair's played adequate.

[Fireball]

Did anyone besides me see the clock not start till Philly had the ball over the time line?

just looked at it in ... everything was fine

[blkroadrunners]

Nice pass by Split

[Robz4000]

Splitter finding ways to produce!

[Paranoid Pop]

Oh Neal.

[Kuestmaster]

Seriously... pack blair, bonner and jefferson for someone. I'd be happy with a 40 years old Horry and Bowen

[bklynspursfan]

Splitter is auto f*cking matic in the paint

[Kuestmaster]

Tiago is so fucking good

[bklynspursfan]

Seriously... pack blair, bonner and jefferson for someone. I'd be happy with a 40 years old Horry and Bowen

Neal? He's our most cold blooded shooters :nope

[Texas_Ranger]

Even Malik knows Tiago is MVP.

[Invision]

Splitter manhandling them Lols

[BRs.Ganso]

commentator

Splitter former player of year of europe

hahahahahha

[Robz4000]

Poor foul call imo

[angelbelow]

Splitter is smooth...

[Spurs Brazil]

Great move Tiago

[angelbelow]

commentator

Splitter former player of year of europe

hahahahahha

:rollin:rollin

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Where's KBP when you need him? Yeah, sure, Splitter has no game at all. :lmao

[Obstructed_View]

Ugh, I was praying that Malik would say Splitter was Euroleague MVP.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol splitter spin move

[Kuestmaster]

Neal? He's our most cold blooded shooters :nope

I was wrong sorry, I meant Bonner.

[peacemaker885]

Splitter beasting on offense.

[loveforthegame]

Finding their groove now.

[Fireball]

Splitter with four great consecutive plays ...

[timtonymanu]

Green has to work on that floater if he's going to go to it a lot.

[DPG21920]

Spurs are playing pretty well, but Philly is missing a lot of shots from good spots on the floor. Spurs have to do a better job defensively of getting them out of their sweet spots or else it will come back to haunt them.

[WeNeedLength]

Damn this bench play has really picked up. Liking the defense but it might have more to do with Philly bricking all their jumpshots...

[mystargtr34]

Tiago has such a presence out there.. on both ends.

[bklynspursfan]

Dam it's such a shame Splitter gets no love from the refs

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Splitter is a beast, and if we can stay relatively healthy for the rest of the season I see this team making a run at the WCFs. A lot of work to do on the D, but if improve that over the next 20 games, we're in with a dark horse shot this year.

[TDMVPDPOY]

76s rushin there shots now shootin at 33%, lets continue to force them to play isos instead of setting up their offense

[DPG21920]

Tiago made a great move but came up way short. Normally finishes those. Bonner on Young is a really, really tough match up for him.

[Obstructed_View]

I love when Matty puts both hands in the air, that means it's GOOOOODD!

[peacemaker885]

Bonner beasting too lol

[DPG21920]

Great job by Bonner playing strong and holding his ground.

[bklynspursfan]

Splitter looks great ... I really see no reason why this is not a W. Our bench is too good for theirs

[TDMVPDPOY]

bonner double pump shot? wtf

[Fireball]

Neal improving in finding Splitter

[Spurs Brazil]

Neal playing well

[timtonymanu]

Neal is doing a great job of finding Splitter. It's about time.

[Obstructed_View]

Splitter's playing great. Time to pull him so he doesn't sprain an ankle.

[BRs.Ganso]

Spurs Bench better than Spurs Starting 5

[Barfunk]

Am I seeing Neal making plays?.... lol

[Kuestmaster]

Splitter is the man

[mystargtr34]

Agree with DPG though.. Spurs can definately stay closer on the perimeter and contest shots better. The Sixers are missing a few shots they usually make.

[bklynspursfan]

Neals got 4 assists tonight... He looks pretty comfortable setting up other guys thus far

[Obstructed_View]

bonner double pump shot? wtf

Actually he got fouled. He was regathering the ball.

[loveforthegame]

Splitter and Neal working it tonight.

[TDMVPDPOY]

malik rose > sean commentating, no homer bullshit

[jjktkk]

Is Neal looking better handling the ball tonight, or is my model glue sniffing catching up to me? :hat

[mystargtr34]

Neal has 12 points and 4 assists.

[bklynspursfan]

Such a different team than last year. We were running and gunning, this year we're going to the post to Tim/Splitter, and Tony/Manu are driving and dishing. I'm loving it. (While defense steadily improves)

[DPG21920]

lol Pop. Tim says Tiago is the unsung hero while Pop doesn't even mention him :lol

[Obstructed_View]

malik rose > sean commentating, no homer bullshit

Don't know for sure but that could be because they're playing the Spurs.

[DPG21920]

Damn, Malik killing the Spurs defense :lol

[Obstructed_View]

lol Pop. Tim says Tiago is the unsung hero while Pop doesn't even mention him :lol

Pop already mentioned him once. We assume he felt no need to be redundant.

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Bonner still in

[BRs.Ganso]

Duncan replacing Splitter??????? wtffffffffffffff pop!!!

[GSH]

lol Pop. Tim says Tiago is the unsung hero while Pop doesn't even mention him :lol

That's the unsung part.

[Obstructed_View]

:lol Leonard blocking that flat-footed. That man is a fucking beast.

[WeNeedLength]

I just really really hate Dick Jefferson. I feel like he's going to ruin the momentum...

[mystargtr34]

Thats not a foul in today's NBA... Williams jumped forward into Leonard.

Lol Splitter benched for Duncan regardless of how well he plays and how Bonner plays.

[Barfunk]

Bonner grabbing boards

[crc21209]

:lol I thought they werent going to call that anymore? What a load of crap...

[Texas_Ranger]

wow.

[Obstructed_View]

Duncan replacing Splitter??????? wtffffffffffffff pop!!!

Whew, just in time. I could hear Splitter's brittle bones starting to go.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol Kawhi airball from 12 ft :lol

[DPG21920]

Wow, you don't see that type of miss in the paint by Leonard.

Malik sounds just like Walt Frazier.

[TDMVPDPOY]

rj is more useless then the bench players

[Obstructed_View]

Where offense goes to die...

[DPG21920]

He jumped backwards! That is not a foul.

[crc21209]

TOO many soft ass jumpshots!

[Barfunk]

small ball

[bklynspursfan]

Uh oh, small ball

[Obstructed_View]

Duncan's annoyed that they bought that.

[Fireball]

put Neal in for RJ ... Pop is so bad keeping the hot man in

[mystargtr34]

:lol RJ turns the corner.. saw the open paint said fuck that shit.. clank.

:lol Tiago on the bench the Spurs go down the toilet.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Isn't that the call the NBA has supposedly stopped? Tim was just standing there.

[crc21209]

:lol THAT'S a foul?

[DPG21920]

Absolutely locked up.

[bklynspursfan]

Get the bench back in there, Neal was running things much better TBH. Neal/Splitter

[Spurs Brazil]

76ers D is good

[Obstructed_View]

Wow, Duncan was doubled and they still couldn't bother to fucking pass the ball to the other three guys.

[Ice009]

RJ is shit. I'd give him Ds every game. FUCKING SHIT PLAYER

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Kawhi does have a really really ugly shot though :lol

[DPG21920]

This is why Philly is so good. They have a lot of versatile, athletic defenders and they can really lock you up and force TO's.

[bklynspursfan]

Tim didnt even try for that rebound

[Obstructed_View]

76ers D is good

They do an excellent job of covering two guys who don't share the ball.

[Obstructed_View]

Was that a "make Tony hit the floor" foul?

Uh, replay says no.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

How many runs of over 6pts have there been in this game so far? 4? 5?

I think it'll be close all the way and the team to have the last run wins.

[MI21]

I'm fucking sick of this shit, it's the same pattern the last month of so.

Splitter comes in, goes 3/4 or 4/5 from the field in about 8 minutes, plays good defense, makes a turnover and then goes back to the bench.

let the guy play FFS

[MI21]

I'm fucking sick of this shit, it's the same pattern the last month of so.

Splitter comes in, goes 3/4 or 4/5 from the field in about 8 minutes, plays good defense, makes a turnover and then goes back to the bench.

let the guy play FFS

[WeNeedLength]

:bang

The bench shares the ball so much better. It's sad...

[timtonymanu]

How many runs of over 6pts have there been in this game so far? 4? 5?

I think it'll be close all the way and the team to have the last run wins.

I was just thinking the same thing. It's gonna come down to whoever makes the last run.

[Fireball]

Splitter played 6:44 ... thats ridiculous

[Robz4000]

Not much they can do, they're beginning to hit the shots they usually make. Gotta play consistent offense, though.

[BRs.Ganso]

I'm fucking sick of this shit, it's the same pattern the last month of so.

Splitter comes in, goes 3/4 or 4/5 from the field in about 8 minutes, plays good defense, makes a turnover and then goes back to the bench.

let the guy play FFS

[Kuestmaster]

Let's face it. Only Neal and Tiago are playing good right now. And we are winning against a really good team. I'll take it. And Pop please, put Tim and Tiago together in the second half, we are trying to win

[Juggity]

Where was this consistently effective version of Tony Parker in the playoffs last year?

[mystargtr34]

So Tiago is going to play 6:44 out of 24:00 minutes of the half?

[TDMVPDPOY]

i have come to the conclusion rj is crap compared to the bench players who are puttin more effort then just another wanker on the court running up and down makin up the numbers....we are basically playin 2 on 5 with the starters

[Obstructed_View]

Malik talking nice about Nazr makes me kind of sad.

[Mal]

Let's face it. Only Neal and Tiago are playing good right now. And we are winning against a really good team. I'll take it. And Pop please, put Tim and Tiago together in the second half, we are trying to win

Phila is good team, but good team to beat Wizard 4 times by 20 pts each. They arent contender at all.

[bklynspursfan]

Thank you Timmy... Bailed Green out there

[DPG21920]

Tiago isn't playing because Philly is going small and Pop always adjusts to the other team.

[Texas_Ranger]

Bonner again... Pop is a moron

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one

[crc21209]

TD And-1!

[TDMVPDPOY]

danny green and KL can beat their man off the dribble for the easy fierce inside play, yet they rarely do it...fkn playin against inferior opponents should be takin advantage of it

[Fireball]

Bonner to play 12 and Splitter 6 in the first half

[Obstructed_View]

Gary Neal lame on lame that time.

[Kuestmaster]

Bonner again? Fuck. Somebody has to hide the wine from Pop

[TDMVPDPOY]

Malik talking nice about Nazr makes me kind of sad.

he was sad man, then the white guy...u mad?

[crc21209]

Elton Brand is still alive? :lol

[Fireball]

Brand ... shut up

[Obstructed_View]

Where was this consistently effective version of Tony Parker in the playoffs last year?

Parker was utter shit in the playoffs last year. He'd probably be the first to tell you that.

[WeNeedLength]

Meanwhile Steve Novak is lighting up the Wiz with 5-7 from 3s in the first half which isn't even over yet :lol

[Obstructed_View]

he was sad man, then the white guy...u mad?

Huh?

[Barfunk]

Smart play by Tim...

[Obstructed_View]

Nice pass.

[TDMVPDPOY]

ppl like to blame bonner for what he brings to this team, its even more expose when his playin alongside RJ on the court, then again bonner>rj contribution to the team

[Fireball]

Tim and Tony ... great stuff

[Spurs Brazil]

good pass TD

[bklynspursfan]

Great play

[mystargtr34]

It would be great to see Tiago out there with Tim and make Thad Young guard Splitter. But it wouldnt be fair to the Sixers.

[Fireball]

don't get me wrong ... Bonner is playing better and better the last weeks ... but Splitter is still better

[Obstructed_View]

Matt Bonner runs like a Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers.

[crc21209]

Listening to these 76ers announcers is making me miss Bill and Sean. :lol Hopefully this is the LAST time I have to watch a link online......

[bklynspursfan]

I remember the days the spurs would not shave on their rodeo road trips... I dont know if half these guys can grow facial hair lol

[Fireball]

Danny Green - no impact

[WeNeedLength]

Don't space Lou Williams so much ffs... :bang