Game Blog: Spurs @ Blazers - Feb. 21

[Ditty]

holy cow Neal a night that we need your beyond horrible

[lefty]

Gary Neal sucks

Pwned

[rasho8]

Step the fuck up RJ you piece of shit.

[lefty]

Nice move by Neal

[WeNeedLength]

Step the fuck up RJ you piece of shit.

I hope you're not getting too emotionally invested in this game. :lol

[Juggity]

Spurs with one FTA, Blazers with eleven

[MannyIsGod]

:lol I was like wtf the Spurs gave up 41 in the first? Then I saw the lineup. Glad I chose to watch the Lobos game instead. Looks like Pop did too!

[Johnny RIngo]

My godness. If this guy is the best bigman we can bring from the d-league the level there is pitfull. We should get a vet for min as soon as possible.

Holt's cheap ass won't allow the FO to commit to any half decent vet.

[timtonymanu]

Typical RJ. Still being a ghost out there. You would think his game winning 3 last night would wake him up but no, he goes back to being the pussy he is.

[Fireball]

Pwned

immediate reverse jinx ... worked quite well

[rasho8]

RJ is th only vet on the floor and he is still too vagina to take shots when h is open.

[TDMVPDPOY]

RC must have been tanked when he drafted this scrub.....I have a feeling that our first rounder this year is going to be another PG.....Sad but True...

dont know why we gave up on quinn and novak, who are better vets then these scrubs corey and anderson

[GSH]

We've only made 4 fewer FG's than they have. We're getting killed at the line. It's the damned home-court refs.:D

[BanditHiro]

run plays to get us some threes.

[Fireball]

dont know why we gave up on quinn and novak, who are better vets then these scrubs corey and anderson

we have the vet in TJ Ford idiot

[GSH]

Bonner perfecting the art of the special-effects slow motion dribble.

[rasho8]

Watching bonner dribble is painful

[Ditty]

dont know why we gave up on quinn and novak, who are better vets then these scrubs corey and anderson

because they don't have no upside and are about 10 years older then these guys.

[birdy219]

Dawson is an ugly guy ...

:lmao I was thinking the same thing. :spless: He looks like al jefferson after a street fight.

[timtonymanu]

Neal picked the perfect night to miss everything.

Leonard's the only aggressor tonight. Everyone else decided to take the night off with Tim and Tony.

[TDMVPDPOY]

dejuan blair aint even bother jumpin on any rebounds...

seems like only KL gives a damn tonoight

[DPG21920]

Where has RC been? He has been an absolute ghost since his arrest.

[024]

leonard doing everything

[DPG21920]

I like the way Kawhi is playing. His demeanor is really good regardless of the situation.

[elemento]

And people think Pop is not doing a miracle with those scrubs.

Without the big 3, we are as bad as the Hornets

[Fireball]

:lmao I was thinking the same thing. :spless: He looks like al jefferson after a street fight.

whats the gangs name? eye-brow shavers?

[Brazil]

In terms of fantasy my team is all fucked up... I have Lamarcus playing 2 mn per quarter, then Matthews the only blazer not shooting 70% and like dpg the guy I play against has Jamal :lol

[BanditHiro]

aldridge getting bailed out lol

[Sense]

Leonard is the only aggresive man on the floor, and he's delivering.. not that it's going to help us get back in the game, but it's nice to see it.

[Borosai]

Oh I smell a comeback.

[GSH]

I like the way Kawhi is playing. His demeanor is really good regardless of the situation.

I agree. This game is sort of a Who's Who. Kawhi isn't intimidated at all.

[Fireball]

funny how Pop is saving Bonners minutes as well

[Robz4000]

This is pretty funny. Sucks the win streak's gonna end, but now they'll no longer be able to focus/worry about it. Just go out and play. Would be nice to see some defense though...

[DPG21920]

Man, I wish I lived in Vegas, I would have literally bet all of my savings on POR -4.

[Juggity]

Spurs only losing this quarter by one point. If not for the 22-0 run in the first, we'd still be in this game.

I still think it's too early to give up yet. Our bench has performed miracle comebacks before.

[Brazil]

defense

what the hell is that?

[Johnny RIngo]

Games like this confirm what a mistake the RJ trade was - outplayed by a rookie when this is the night he should be putting up twenty points.

[crc21209]

Danny Ferry might as well suit up and get some minutes tonight as well....:lol

[Cant_Be_Faded]

James Anderson and Cory Joseph both dribble so hunched over it makes them half a foot shorter than they actually are

Cory actually has decent limb length too, so it's puzzling why he does it

[TampaDude]

Bonner chucks up a 3 at the final buzzer and it goes in.

Spurs win 111-110.

:lol

[Fireball]

Pop torturing NBA TV viewers a little more ... love it

[Borosai]

Pop going Serbian on these fools.

[birdy219]

whats the gangs name? eye-brow shavers?

They are called The rejected Villains and Charlie Villanueva is boss. :hat

[TampaDude]

Pop torturing NBA TV viewers a little more ... love it

Yup...this is Pop saying, "Ignore us, willya???" :lol

[GSH]

Who was the Sea Hag standing at the end of the Spurs' bench? Looked like the loser in an ice pick fight.

[crc21209]

Is Cory Joseph allergic to the paint or something?

[BanditHiro]

three point plays and threes lets go.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

that's what we need out of neal. he has to be the offense tonight with no tony, tim, or tiago, and so far he hasn't been before this last run.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

TERRIFIC movement on this last possession. We need to run every possession like that, instead of one-pass, everyone standing around doing nothing, chunk a 3 bull shit

[BackHome]

because they don't have no upside and are about 10 years older then these guys.

Cory upside goes about as far as him being able to start for the Toros that is it.

Anderson has potential but has bad feet....surgeries....probably = short NBA career. Which is a shame because he was playing pretty good before the injury.

[Fireball]

They are called The rejected Villains and Charlie Villanueva is boss. :hat

hope they do not meet Kevin Garnett ...

[crc21209]

Wallace over Kawhi's back...no call. Nice...:tu

[Borosai]

If the Spurs can reduce the lead to low teens, they'll have a chance.

[GSH]

That was a nice seal by Dawson. And nice D on Aldridge on the other end. Give him a few minutes to get used to all the noise.

[GSH]

If we can just get it under 20 at the half....

[Spursfanfromafar]

Cory Joseph just brought the average PER of Canadian point guards in the League to "below average" :)

[DPG21920]

:lol 5/5 3's for Jamal

[TDMVPDPOY]

dejuan blair why is he still on this team, i fkn hate him with a passion now

[rasho8]

Portland 140 spurs 80

[crc21209]

:lol Jamal Crawford is a dick, was that really necessary?

[timtonymanu]

lol Crawford. Misses them game winners but hits those bullshit 3's.

[Sense]

Joseph looks like a High School kid getting his shot at the NBA.. This Portland team does feel disrespected I guess, they feel confident to win this... so confident they are making everything..

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Fuckin annoying

[DPG21920]

If CJ never plays again, I wouldn't mind tbh...

[Borosai]

Good game.

[Fireball]

Matt Bonners stat line is amazing

[lefty]

Positive:

The Spurs are rebuilding the Blazers' confidence, that way they will c-stomp the Lakers the next time they play them

[DesignatedT]

CJ is such a wasted 1st round draft pick. Boggles the mind. I was like wtf when they drafted him and now im like wtf every time i see him on the floor.

[Juggity]

Matt Bonners stat line is amazing

Not the king of +/- after all :lol

[crc21209]

I can't wait to see us at full strength with a rotation of TP/Manu/Kawhi/Duncan/Splitter/Neal/Ford and I guess RJ and Bonner. :lol Green if necessary. Blair can keep his ass on the bench for all I care....

[GSH]

The stat sheet says we only have 5 turnovers in the first half. Does that seem even remotely possible?

[Robz4000]

lol despite none of the Spurs' best players playing and Portland being up by 20, the refs still feel the need to blatantly give Portland all the calls.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

[timtonymanu]

Great thing I didn't pay money to watch this game live. I wouldn't be able to bear this in the arena.

[DPG21920]

CJ is such a wasted 1st round draft pick. Boggles the mind. I was like wtf when they drafted him and now im like wtf every time i see him on the floor.

What's the story about RC's and his relationship? Did he adopt him or house him or what? Am I making that up? I thought I remember hearing something like that.

[Fireball]

Not the king of +/- after all :lol

really ... when was the last time Bonner only played 5 minutes in a half? with Duncan and Splitter available he plays like 10-12 minutes a half

[Spursfanfromafar]

In terms of salaries on the court -

Spurs have fielded a cumulative salary of $19 mil (approx) versus the Blazers' $56 mil (approx ) today :)

..The Spurs' today could be the cheapest lineup in the league in a game this season!

[lefty]

The stat sheet says we only have 5 turnovers in the first half. Does that seem even remotely possible?

Kobe had 10 turnovers vs PHX the other night


Now THAT was possible

[GSH]

lol despite none of the Spurs' best players playing and Portland being up by 20, the refs still feel the need to blatantly give Portland all the calls.

Dude I was joking about that earlier. They don't have to foul to keep us from scoring.

[Fireball]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

good point ... Pop would not play him this season if TP, Manu and Ford would be available

[Spursfanfromafar]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

With 20-20 hindsight, Isaiah Thomas of the Kings!

[Robz4000]

In terms of salaries on the court -

Spurs have fielded a cumulative salary of $19 mil (approx) versus the Blazers' $56 mil (approx ) today :)

..The Spurs' today could be the cheapest lineup in the league in a game this season!
And RJ takes up about half of that, yet is doing absolutely nothing. So basically it's $9mil against $56mil. Astounding!

[angelbelow]

What's the story about RC's and his relationship? Did he adopt him or house him or what? Am I making that up? I thought I remember hearing something like that.

I think it had something to do with RC and the Longhorns coach.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol if dawson gets more minutes in one game, then what corey has gotten all season...

[DPG21920]

I think it had something to do with RC and the Longhorns coach.

I remember thinking it seemed like a "favor" pick. Or maybe it was just a comfort level with him and his maturity.

[Libri]

With 20-20 hindsight, Isaiah Thomas of the Kings!

24 points tonight

[Robz4000]

Dude I was joking about that earlier. They don't have to foul to keep us from scoring.
Nah there've been some missed calls all over. Just look at the free throw differential: 3-4 from the Spurs to the 13-15 from the Blazers, and that's with them chucking threes like no tomorrow. I know it wouldn't make much, if any, difference, but it still boggles the mind.

[BackHome]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

A quote from "Sporting News on Draft Picks for 2011"

29. San Antonio: G CORY JOSEPH, 6-3, 185 pounds, Texas, Fr.

What does Joseph do well? He isn’t fast, isn’t quick, isn’t a great shooter. He’s not especially creative. He wasn’t consistently able to take command of games when the Longhorns needed him. It’s understood that the Spurs have a terrific track record of acquiring quality personnel, but even Rory McIlroy yanks one into the woods now and then.



Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/feed/2011-03/2011-nba-draft/story/2011-nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis-kyrie-irving-derrick-williams-jimmer-fredet#ixzz1n54nzjCR

[Spursfanfromafar]

24 points tonight

...against the Heat..

granted..against Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole, but still!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

With 20-20 hindsight, Isaiah Thomas of the Kings!

yeah he was the 60th pick of the draft, the last player taken in the 2nd round

so you can't blame the spurs for missing out on that one

[Tp9gospursgo]

We could come back....

[Cant_Be_Faded]

A quote from "Sporting News on Draft Picks for 2011"

29. San Antonio: G CORY JOSEPH, 6-3, 185 pounds, Texas, Fr.

What does Joseph do well? He isn’t fast, isn’t quick, isn’t a great shooter. He’s not especially creative. He wasn’t consistently able to take command of games when the Longhorns needed him. It’s understood that the Spurs have a terrific track record of acquiring quality personnel, but even Rory McIlroy yanks one into the woods now and then.



Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/feed/2011-03/2011-nba-draft/story/2011-nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis-kyrie-irving-derrick-williams-jimmer-fredet#ixzz1n54nzjCR


What was the purpose of posting this? I watched Cory Joseph his entire time at Texas, I was well aware of what he could do as a player

Who was available after him that we should have grabbed

[Spursfanfromafar]

yeah he was the 60th pick of the draft, the last player taken in the 2nd round

so you can't blame the spurs for missing out on that one

I agree with you. No point blaming the Spurs for swishing with Cory Joseph.

They had to find a replacement for George Hill for a backup to Parker and had to make a choice from the remaining PGs in a draft which was weak on PGs. And then they did a good move in getting TJ Ford, who got injured unfortunately.

Having said that ..for a 60th pick, Thomas has been rather good.

[BackHome]

He should have been a late second recond pick...47th or 48th..Not even close to being a first rounder.

Chandler Parsons
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2011-12 Statistics

PPG7.5 RPG4.90 APG1.8 EFF+ 9.97

Born: Oct 25, 1988
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight: 227 lbs. / 103.0 kg.
Prior to NBA / Country:
Florida / USA
Years Pro: R

[DPG21920]

yeah he was the 60th pick of the draft, the last player taken in the 2nd round

so you can't blame the spurs for missing out on that one


What was the purpose of posting this? I watched Cory Joseph his entire time at Texas, I was well aware of what he could do as a player

Who was available after him that we should have grabbed

I don't think "who was available" is the point, but perceived value. Spurs took him in the first round when he was a fringe 2nd rounder is the point. His relationship with RC (or RC's relationship with the coach or whatever) seemed to play a larger role.

It's not that there were a bunch of players there who are so much better, but that nothing about CJ warranted a first round pick. Just trade it for a future pick or something.

[CGD]

Some times I don't mind games like this so we can see some of the youngsters. I've liked Leonard's effort tonight. I'm not seeing anything redeeming in Anderson.

[El Contusion II]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season


8(38)Houston (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft/results/team/_/team/hou/year/2011/houston-rockets) (from LA Clippers)Chandler Parsons (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft/results/players/_/id/19602/chandler-parsons)6-10
38th pick Chandler Parsons (starting for Houston)

[GSH]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

As of tonight? Damn near everyone who got drafted after him. Specifically, Isiah Thomas comes to mind.

[DPG21920]

Selby has had good moments as well.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I agree with you. No point blaming the Spurs for swishing with Cory Joseph.

They had to find a replacement for George Hill for a backup to Parker and had to make a choice from the remaining PGs in a draft which was weak on PGs. And then they did a good move in getting TJ Ford, who got injured unfortunately.

Having said that ..for a 60th pick, Thomas has been rather good.

No kidding. The Spurs need to stay on the lookout for undersized point guards coming out of Washington...Didn't lil Nate Robinson come outta Wash

[phxspurfan]

For everyone hating on Cory Joseph--a genuine no bull shit question:

Who was left on the draft board after Cory Joseph that is playing so well you would want him on the spurs this season?

Parsons on the Rockettes tbh

[DPG21920]

Ya, Parsons has played well.

[El Contusion II]

Seems like every one but Leonard is getting the night off

[GSH]

Green standing there wide open... again. Begging for the ball... again. RJ ignores him and puts up a brick... again.

[TampaDude]

After all the tight games lately for the Spurs, it's nice to have a no-pressure game to watch. :toast

[phxspurfan]

Name another player with two first names who has played well in the NBA. I can't think of one

[GSH]

RJ arguably the second worst player on the floor, with all these bench players in the game. It's a damn shame.

[Robz4000]

RJ has no real redeeming qualities at this point. What a waste of nearly $10mil.

[phxspurfan]

Don't go all Mike James on me either

[timtonymanu]

CROFL Jefferson. Can't even outplay rookies.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Selby has had good moments as well.

Selby was actually who I wanted, just as I wanted Chalmers instead of Hill.

For some reason KU guards outside of Vaughn and Pierce seem to always underperform once they show up int he league.

Selby's story is still being written, but I'd say Hill > Chalmers


Saying we should have grabbed Isaiah Thomas is silly, noone knew he was goign to be half as good as he is now...and even the level he is playing at now is nothing too special to brag about

Norris Cole was picked right before Joseph. I bet my balls the Spurs would have picked him had Miami not picked him right before us. Looking over the 2nd round of players, there really isn't that much available that would have been worth a gamble.

As for trading the pick....again, there wasn't much left on the board, why would anyone be foaming at the mouth for a 29th pick in an incredibly weak ass draft?

[DPG21920]

Is there a way to have Tim/TP/Manu/Tiago/TJ out and still not play RJ or CJ?

[Tp9gospursgo]

Why isnt Bonner in? We need some 3s lol

[crc21209]

:lol Are the "And-1" calls by the refs for the Blazers really necessary? Come on now...we have our C and D team out there...

[TDMVPDPOY]

rj with 3 stupid possessions, gives up 6pts...fkn pathetic piece of shit

[Spursfanfromafar]

Richard Jefferson is that proverbial deadweight who is keeping the Spurs from surefire contention this year in all senses - contract, on the field play, general suckitude.. the whole package. What a dynasty killer.

[phxspurfan]

I GET it. Pop is showcasing our whole bench so we can trade them all for Brook Lopez. It's a done deal I bet, NJ just wants to showcase what they got a week early.

[Tp9gospursgo]

I don't think pop shouldve rested Tony. Tim needs rest but tony is still young.

[DMC]

If RJ regresses any further into femininity, he's going to be a woman and not Turasi.

[crc21209]

:lol At these fucking fans too. Booing there asses off for every stupid little call, and yet they're up 78-49...

[phxspurfan]

I don't think pop shouldve rested Tony. Tim needs rest but tony is still young.

With the playoffs in mind I think it was a great move. I would have loved my 9-0 prediction to come to fruition but who cares, as long as everyone is healthy come money time.

[DMC]

Richard Jefferson is that proverbial deadweight who is keeping the Spurs from surefire contention this year in all senses - contract, on the field play, general suckitude.. the whole package. What a dynasty killer.
Nah, Spurs are their own stupidity for resigning the faggot. Can't blame him for being gay, it's genetic.

[El Contusion II]

When was the last time Blair had a dunk? All he does now is throw up horse style bricks on just about every attempt

[phxspurfan]

Remember when DeJuan used to almost tear guys arms out when grabbing boards?

[crc21209]

Blair is fucking worse than RJ at this point. At least RJ knows what the word PASS means. Every time Blair touches the ball he feels the need to put it up...WTF?!?!?

[Juggity]

Weak ass shit by Blair...Jeez

[crc21209]

Remember when DeJuan used to almost tear guys arms out when grabbing boards?

That was before he started eating Whataburger....:lol

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I love Leonard's heart and effort.

[GSH]

Name another player with two first names who has played well in the NBA. I can't think of one

Kawhi Leonard - if you count Kawhi as a first name. Sean Elliott. Ray Allen. Rick Barry. Rashard Lewis - if you count Rashard as a first name.

[timtonymanu]

Leonard's the only winner. The rest of the team are pussies.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Kawhi is the only guy playing good tonight.

[DPG21920]

Last thing I'll say on the topic: I really don't get how the Spurs are the only team that can't play their best players normal minutes? How do they have the only players that are so fragile you have to tank games to rest them even after playing them career low minutes on average? Makes no sense to me how it got to this point, but looking back, having a roster like that could be a big reason they have failed to win a single 2nd round game since 2008.

[crc21209]

:lol At these fuckers still chucking up 3's. Paybacks a bitch remember that Portland....

[FkLA]

Why are we down by 50 pts ???

[TDMVPDPOY]

anderson lol airball

[crc21209]

This game could be huge for Kawhi's confidence going forward into future games....:tu

[Libri]

Leonard showing he's no scrub. :ihit

[DesignatedT]

James Anderson isn't doing anyone any favors playing like this tonight. Awful.

[crc21209]

Oh look another Blazer 3...:lol You stay classy Rip City..:tu :lol

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Last thing I'll say on the topic: I really don't get how the Spurs are the only team that can't play their best players normal minutes? How do they have the only players that are so fragile you have to tank games to rest them even after playing them career low minutes on average? Makes no sense to me how it got to this point, but looking back, having a roster like that could be a big reason they have failed to win a single 2nd round game since 2008.

mookie used to say this all the time


His feelings were that he'd rather us play Duncan for legit minutes and get legit seasons out of him while we can, rather than play him limited minutes, lose games, and have many years of a lesser player

Same for Parker, Ginobili when they were treated with kid gloves

[phxspurfan]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3BaJMgGKAmE/SA5F0YYzIfI/AAAAAAAADlQ/58OSsNRBBBc/s400/flat+ball.jpg

[timtonymanu]

So this is how it feels to be a Bobcats fan.

[timvp]

If Kawhi builds on this game, this white flagging would have been worth it. He's showing he doesn't need to be passive; playa got some game, tbh.

[El Contusion II]

Nice shot Anderson, just decreased your trade value even lower than it already is, if that's even possible.

[DMC]

use·less

   [yoos-lis]
adjective 1. of no use (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/use); not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reason) with him.

2. without useful (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/useful) qualities; of no practical good: a useless person; a useless gadget.

e.g.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Blair_pose.JPG/180px-Blair_pose.JPG

See also:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Richard_Jefferson_Spurs.jpg/220px-Richard_Jefferson_Spurs.jpg

[SequSpur]

there are no spurstalk hoes in chat....wtf?

[Robz4000]

This game could actually destroy any confidence the bench had tbh. Getting utterly destroyed by a team not even seeded (though that should change).

[crc21209]

:lol The Spurs come out of a timeout and that happens.

[timtonymanu]

If Kawhi builds on this game, this white flagging would have been worth it. He's showing he doesn't need to be passive; playa got some game, tbh.

timvp, just save yourself the trouble with the game thoughts and give Leonard an A and the rest of the team F.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3BaJMgGKAmE/SA5F0YYzIfI/AAAAAAAADlQ/58OSsNRBBBc/s400/flat+ball.jpg

lololol
classic

[timtonymanu]

Blair is fucking worse than RJ at this point. At least RJ knows what the word PASS means. Every time Blair touches the ball he feels the need to put it up...WTF?!?!?

Sadly Blair and RJ are holding our team back to being true contenders. And we're most likely stuck with both of them till the end of the season.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

If Kawhi builds on this game, this white flagging would have been worth it. He's showing he doesn't need to be passive; playa got some game, tbh.

That last shot was trash though...was basically a horizontal trajectory on it

[DMC]

:lol The Spurs come out of a timeout and that happens.
Timeout with these guys:

:pop: Guys, ok. Go over there and sit down, and when the buzzer sounds, go back out there and have Cory shoot a half court shot.

[ffadicted]

So he was clearly supposed to be the best player on the floor tonight and number one option... What's RJ's excuse this game?

:stirpot:

[Borosai]

I go eat my two bowls of cereals (cuz there's more than one in the bowl) and the Spurs are down a deeper hole.

I hate ending the winning streak by not trying, but at least Leonard is playing well.

Anderson + Jefferson + Blair for a starting PF. Any starting PF.

[crc21209]

:lol No IQ Matthews....

[timtonymanu]

This game could actually destroy any confidence the bench had tbh. Getting utterly destroyed by a team not even seeded (though that should change).

If they let this one fluke game destroy what they have built on all season, then we're in deep shit.

[TDMVPDPOY]

If Kawhi builds on this game, this white flagging would have been worth it. He's showing he doesn't need to be passive; playa got some game, tbh.

when his playing with the big3, he takes a backseat and becomes passive on the floor offensively....

if he can play like this tonight everynight, instead of worrying about the big3 getting theirs, he should be gettin his

[dougp]

I really hope that none of Portland's players get injured - but they really do not need to be out there at this point.

[TDMVPDPOY]

kl beastin

[Robz4000]

If they let this one fluke game destroy what they have built on all season, then we're in deep shit.
It's exactly how the Mavs game gave them confidence, only opposite.

[crc21209]

If Wallace, Aldridge, or Batum went down with an injury right now would you feel bad honestly? I mean the Blazers are up 30+ points and those guys are still in there?

[BackHome]

timvp, just save yourself the trouble with the game thoughts and give Leonard an A and the rest of the team F.

:rollin That is sad but true.....though at least Green gave effort more then I can say for the other guys.

[Bill_Brasky]

Hmm....should Kawhi be the first option when we play these games where Parker/Duncan have to rest?

[Reck]

No wonder this team gets zero respect and concidered a threat.

[TampaDude]

Enjoy your hollow victory, Portland. :lol

[BackHome]

I go eat my two bowls of cereals (cuz there's more than one in the bowl) and the Spurs are down a deeper hole.

I hate ending the winning streak by not trying, but at least Leonard is playing well.

Anderson + Jefferson + Blair for a starting PF. Any starting PF.

Anderson + Jefferson + Blair + Cory for a starting PF..

[timtonymanu]

So he was clearly supposed to be the best player on the floor tonight and number one option... What's RJ's excuse this game?

:stirpot:

Typical.

George Hill, Gary Neal, and Kawhi Leonard have all taken that responsibility. RJ is still trying to "fit in" even though he's been here for 3 years already.

[FkLA]

Remember that one game against the Mavs in RJs first season where our the Big 3 were out and Dick shit on the Mavs with like 35 pts and we won the game ?

[mystargtr34]

:lol Pop preserving Bonner aswell.

[Sense]

Anderson is horrible, get him out of here.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Enjoy your hollow victory, Portland. :lol

Portland has already had one big blowout against the Charlotte Bobcrap first teamers.. And they have another one against the Spurs' D-Leaguers (plus RJ).

Poor Hollinger and his point-differential based "power rankings". Pop just shat on it.

[crc21209]

Blazer injury in 4, 3, 2, 1......

[timtonymanu]

Remember that one game against the Mavs in RJs first season where our the Big 3 were out and Dick shit on the Mavs with like 35 pts and we won the game ?

Yeah everyone thought RJ was finally fitting in, but he was just fulfilling his usual great starts to the NBA season and then disappearing for the rest.

[Juggity]

JA...Not making a case for himself with weak FT misses.

[phxspurfan]

:lol Pop preserving Bonner aswell.

<- really lol'd

[rasho8]

What is Portland thinking keeping their starters out there. Stupid.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Pop preserving Bonner aswell.

Yeah what the hell? The night when we actually want him out there, he gets benched. I guess Pop sees him as the 4th best player on the team.

[GSH]

We need minutes out of Blair, and it's obvious that he can't be on the floor without Tim to babysit. You would at least expect to see him out there busting his ass and scrapping for rebounds. He doesn't even look interested.

RJ, the seasoned vet has actually managed to hide behind rookies and bench players. That's a eunuch if I've ever seen one.

[rasho8]

Start playing dirty and physical. Fuck Portland now.

[phxspurfan]

lol Chalupa chant

[timtonymanu]

What is Portland thinking keeping their starters out there. Stupid.

The Spurs are the only team that rests their starters so much. Any other NBA team would be playing their starters in blowouts like these. Which is why it's such a surprising thing to Spurs fans.

[Spursfanfromafar]

RJ, the seasoned vet has actually managed to hide behind rookies and bench players. That's a eunuch if I've ever seen one.

I so wish for RJ to check out some bulletin boards sometimes ;). He might need psychotherapy for sure after he did so.

[crc21209]

:lol At these assholes still chucking up 3's.....

[El Contusion II]

Danny Ferry: Good team defense
96 points with a lil over min left in the third quarter, check that 98 points

[timtonymanu]

Well we usually get fun games when Pop does stuff like this, but not tonight. Leonard was the only exciting player to watch.

[Ice009]

Wow can't believe Pop sat players.

You NEVER FUCK with the basketball gods. If you're healthy, then you play.

Real confidence builder for the team getting trashed by 40 and showing how pathetic SMALL BALL is.

Get a big you moron POP. Enough with these undersized losers you keep bringing in. I've had it with undersized bigs. Don't ever want to see one again.

[Mugen]

DeJuan's gonna be pissed when he realizes the chalupas are only for the fans.

[angelbelow]

HAHHAHH that guy is actually legitimately disappointed that Neal made the FT

[phxspurfan]

Anderson thinking he's Antonio Daniels

[crc21209]

:lol Wallace fouled the shit out of JA there, and the ref blew the whistle pretty damn late....

[Juggity]

James Anderson...can't even make a damn dunk

[rasho8]

Complete fuckin bullshit. Hurt this team on purpose now.

[Fireball]

who was that guy? LOL

[ffadicted]

LMAO that fan

[GSH]

:rollin That is sad but true.....though at least Green gave effort more then I can say for the other guys.

Green is fighting. He gets himself a lot of good looks. He needs to learn how to finish, and he'll be a lot beetter player.

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Greg Oden, C Has not entered game

[timtonymanu]

lol that free throw guy is suppose to be distracting. His douchey face would just make me want to hit the free throw more.

[TDMVPDPOY]

no bonner this quarter, why is pop even saving his ass?

[Borosai]

It's time for Leonard to start. If Jefferson wants to blend in with the bench players, let him do his thing there.

Bench. Trade. Anesthesia.

[GSH]

HAHHAHH that guy is actually legitimately disappointed that Neal made the FT

Amazing, isn't it?

[ffadicted]

Wow can't believe Pop sat players.

You NEVER FUCK with the basketball gods. If you're healthy, then you play.

Real confidence builder for the team getting trashed by 40 and showing how pathetic SMALL BALL is.

Get a big you moron POP. Enough with these undersized losers you keep bringing in. I've had it with undersized bigs. Don't ever want to see one again.

And this is why you just don't take anything you read in Spurstalk seriously

[ZoParkerHill]

i'm barely getting home from work and i'm mad about pop not letting Parker or TD play. we should be winning this :bang

[Ice009]

Well I am now ready to say that James Anderson sucks. Might have had a chance if he got in the rotation with Tim and Tony, instead his confidence is probably permanently shattered thanks to Pop sitting players out. I really hope this doesn't wreck players' confidence.

[Libri]

It's time for Leonard to start. If Jefferson wants to blend in with the bench players, let him do his thing there.

Bench. Trade. Anesthesia.

He should give part of his paycheck to Leonard.

[GSH]

Greg Oden, C Has not entered game

Oden went in today thinking he was just "getting debris cleaned out" of his knee. Turned into yet another micro-fracture surgery. Poor bastard. That's likely the end of the road for him.

[mystargtr34]

If i was a Spur player i would try and snap Wallace's forearm on his next drive to the basket after that hard foul on JA.

It was a good hard foul.. but in a 40 point blow out.. JA lands hard flat on his back and fuckin Wallace is smiling like it wasnt a foul.

[Fireball]

LMAO that fan

we need a gif from that sequence :lol

[timtonymanu]

He should give part of his paycheck to Leonard.

Jefferson should only be getting paid what Neal is being paid. Cut his paycheck to that much and split the remaining amount with Neal, Leonard, and Splitter.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Somebody tell me Matt Bonner is alright. 4 minutes only?

[angelbelow]

Amazing, isn't it?

All things considered (blazers up by 40) its hilarious how mad he was. His face was buried in his hand after that FT :lmao

[DMC]

I don't blame Nate for running down our throats. That's what he should do when we come there and sit our starters like the Blazers don't matter.

[crc21209]

An alley-oop Blazers? Really?!?!?

[mexpurs21]

How many fucking dunks has Anderson missed this season? I remember 4 :(

[DPG21920]

i don't blame nate for running down our throats. That's what he should do when we come there and sit our starters like the blazers don't matter.

+1

[DMC]

JA :lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

only green and kl is hustling, while everyone is either ballhogging, chuckin or shitty effort tonight...

[rasho8]

Danny should have just punched Williams in the dick as he went up for the oop

[dougp]

I now hope that the Trailblazers all suffer season ending injuries. Especially Wallace, and whomever that retard on the alley-oop was.

[El Contusion II]

lol that free throw guy is suppose to be distracting. His douchey face would just make me want to hit the free throw more.

wasn't he on Sport Center's not top ten list the other week?

[Ice009]

I don't blame Nate for running down our throats. That's what he should do when we come there and sit our starters like the Blazers don't matter.

Exactly!

Why are people mad at the Blazers. Blazers should be fucking annihilating us. Everyone should be mad as shit at Pop, not the Blazers.

[DMC]

Our guys should just play the game, run sets and play defense. Score doesn't matter. Hell, we might have lost with our starters.

[DMC]

Imagine the Heat come to SA and sit James, Wade and Bosh.

[spursparker9]

Is this the future of the spurs?

After manu and tim retired and tony traded after demanding a trade...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I can't believe how surprised some of yall are at the Trailblazers trying to score the hell out of the ball.

If some team sat all their best players on us and we came out flat and toyed with them I'd be pissed for the Spurs not jumping on a sure win.

[DPG21920]

I hate RJ, but when you report pre-season you will amnesty him, then don't & then you rest your best players & he's not important enough what message does that send to him? Not an excuse but the reality of the nba is that type of stuff impacts players (see odom & Pau)

[rasho8]

Exactly!

Why are people mad at the Blazers. Blazers should be fucking annihilating us. Everyone should be mad as shit at Pop, not the Blazers.

Why should we be mad at pop? He knows how everyone is feeling mor than we do.

[crc21209]

:lol At Felton going off tonight when he's been a complete piece of shit all season.

[timtonymanu]

wasn't he on Sport Center's not top ten list the other week?

I'm not sure but he's not even distracting. I've seen funnier guys do the free throw distractions.

[rasho8]

One Portland player down

[mystargtr34]

:lol Mathews injured.

Good shit.

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Dawson> Blair,RJ,Joseph

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol even daawson is outproducing that shit anderson

[phxspurfan]

Oden went in today thinking he was just "getting debris cleaned out" of his knee. Turned into yet another micro-fracture surgery. Poor bastard. That's likely the end of the road for him.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/chris_mannix/02/21/greg.oden/index.html#ixzz1n5F5xYwb
"The Blazers were optimistic that Oden could contribute this year, agreeing to a one-year, $8.9 million before the season. But after problems were detected in his left knee, the deal was restructured to pay him just $1.5 million.
In total, Oden has collected $23 million from the Blazers."

I wouldn't call him a poor bastard...

[Juggity]

Leonard looks solid out there.

[Libri]

Wallace give my team some good stats. :tu

[GSH]

Danny should have just punched Williams in the dick as he went up for the oop

You guys are taking this way too seriously. It was always going to be a loss. The margin doesn't really matter. It's been interesting to see who is going to step up and who isn't. At the moment, Dawson is finally getting his bearings, and Kawhi has a new career high.

[crc21209]

One Blazer injured now, way to go McMillan....:tu

[DMC]

There goes Matthews.

[timtonymanu]

:lol At Felton going off tonight when he's been a complete piece of shit all season.

Felton and Crawford. Crawford's a good shooter, but I've seen him chucking at the end of games that the Blazers almost win and he hits them all tonight.

[Fireball]

Kawhi Five 0 ... lol

[Ice009]

Why should we be mad at pop? He knows how everyone is feeling mor than we do.

When players are healthy, you don't sit them. It's completely disrespectful to the other team, the fans and the game itself.

It's total bullshit IMO.

Best thing to do would be to play the players and if they don't have it then you can sit them during the game.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Cory Joseph leading all starters in +/- with -11

:stirpot:

[Spurs9]

Dam just turned this game back on, down 40 :lmao

[Borosai]

Leonard with 21 and 8. Two more rebounds son.

[GSH]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/chris_mannix/02/21/greg.oden/index.html#ixzz1n5F5xYwb
"The Blazers were optimistic that Oden could contribute this year, agreeing to a one-year, $8.9 million before the season. But after problems were detected in his left knee, the deal was restructured to pay him just $1.5 million.
In total, Oden has collected $23 million from the Blazers."

I wouldn't call him a poor bastard...

heh... yeah, but I'm pretty sure he would have liked to actually play in the NBA. It's got to be disappointing.

[DMC]

You guys are taking this way too seriously. It was always going to be a loss. The margin doesn't really matter. It's been interesting to see who is going to step up and who isn't. At the moment, Dawson is finally getting his bearings, and Kawhi has a new career high.
It's really going to fuck with Hollinger's bullshit DIFF stats.

[DMC]

Good that Matty is getting some rest.

The Blazers always play better than they should considering their injury prone status. All of their players seem to do just about everything they can, they just cannot buy a fucking break (no pun intended Oden lol).

[dougp]

When players are healthy, you don't sit them. It's completely disrespectful to the other team, the fans and the game itself.

It's total bullshit IMO.

Best thing to do would be to play the players and if they don't have it then you can sit them during the game.

I'd rather see Duncan and Parker rested, but to each their own.

[phxspurfan]

Wow Thursday on TNT: Knicks-Heat, Lakers-Thunder