Game Blog: Spurs vs. Wizards - March 12

[ElNono]

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Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[Cant_Be_Faded]

This is a must win. Schedule gets more condensed and is against better teams after tonight.

[timvp]

This is a must win.

Most will scoff ... but it kinda is.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Then screw most.

tonight the spurs need to put the women and children to bed and go looking for effing dinner

[ace3g]

24writer ‏ @24writer

"We know Gary (Neal) is our point guard now," said #Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich on how guard rotation will be affected with Ford retirement

[Paranoid Pop]

24writer ‏ @24writer

"We know Gary (Neal) is our point guard now," said #Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich on how guard rotation will be affected with Ford retirement

Interesting, I like it tbh. We just have to get a decent big, start Kahwi and we're set.

[SPURSCHAMP]

Interesting, I like it tbh. We just have to get a decent big, start Kahwi and we're set.

That big will most likely be Diaw, but i doubt Pop would start him due to his obsession towards ginger and reluctance to mess with Whataburger's confidence

[timvp]

Pop talked as if tonight he'll use more of a standard rotation. We'll see if that actually happens.

[rasho8]

I wonder what mildly retarded thing McGee will do tonight.

[rasho8]

Did Timmy get some stem cell treatment?

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Duncan!!!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

Timmy great way to pass Drexler on scoring list!!!

[Libri]

That's the easiest dunk Tim will ever have. :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Same old, great O, bad D

[ace3g]

Manu with the finger roll

[c whata11]

man, crawford on fire

[l3orecl]

Stop those 3's :/

[timvp]

Manu turning Crawford into Mo Williams, tbh.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs always look a step behind on D; and we're getting killed on the boards

[Paranoid Pop]

Getting a flashback of the clipper game, bet Manu is thinking the same thing.

[timtonymanu]

Wow. Still really terrible defense. Crawford having 9 already is unacceptable.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu turning Crawford into Mo Williams, tbh.

Yesterday Mo Williams was 1-8 FG. That shows how bad is Spurs defense right now

[Spursnlego]

Reminds me of the Clips game TBH...

[maverick1948]

Not sure about the team tonight. They seem to think they can just outscore the Wizards.

[maverick1948]

Not sure about the team tonight. They seem to think they can just outscore the Wizards.

[Spurs Brazil]

great block. wow

[timtonymanu]

I've never seen Timmy dunk so much in a season for a while.

[Libri]

Crawford is due for a good game. His last couple of games have been crappy.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tp 3333333333333333

[Paranoid Pop]

Tp in near god mode, channeling his inner TJ Ford.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony 3333333

[timtonymanu]

Pop talked as if tonight he'll use more of a standard rotation. We'll see if that actually happens.

Green out of the rotation then?

So far we've seen:

Timmy-Blair-Jefferson-Ginobili-Parker
Splitter-Bonner-Leonard-Neal

[bklynspursfan]

Now Bonner hits a dam 3

[Libri]

Wizard's defense is laughable.

[rasho8]

Tiago all by himself lolol

[bklynspursfan]

Green out of the rotation then?

So far we've seen:

Timmy-Blair-Jefferson-Ginobili-Parker
Splitter-Bonner-Leonard-Neal

Green has struggled mightily as of late. On both ends. I think if he was at least showing signs on the defensive ends then maybe, but he has really been pretty bad lately.

[rasho8]

We will see Green and JA when the lead hits 20

[loveforthegame]

Interesting 1st quarter. I hope the Spurs blow it open in the 2nd.

[timvp]

Tbh, I like the rotation so far. Let's see if it's a real rotation or just Pop's rotation of the moment.

[Paranoid Pop]

Not a bad start even tho the D could be better.

[timtonymanu]

CROFL Roger Mason Jr.

[loveforthegame]

Please don't let Mason go off on us. Anyone but him. :lol

[ace3g]

Manu yelled at Bonner after that play, he was pissed no one was taken the shot, so he took it to the rim!!!

[Libri]

Manu having a good time.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Wizards defense.... :lol

[ace3g]

what a winding pass from Manu to Neal for 3

[timtonymanu]

Wizards defense.... :lol

Our defense looks just as bad, tbh.

[Libri]

WTF?!

Wizards with another 3.

[Paranoid Pop]

Lol at our 3pt defense.

[rasho8]

Manu almost took Bonners nose off with that Neal pass

[timvp]

:lmao Manu toying with these fools.

[Libri]

This should be a blowout already.

[loveforthegame]

Nice to see Splitter playing better. Even against a crap team like the Wizards.

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard dunk!

[bklynspursfan]

Kawhi Leonard makes it look easy sometimes

[Paranoid Pop]

Kahwi!

[bklynspursfan]

Green senses his job slipping away!

[loveforthegame]

Would be happy if this is the game where Green's shot returns too.

[timvp]

Am I hallucinating or is Parker limping?

[timtonymanu]

Damn that happened fast :lol

Hope the Spurs don't give it back.

[dallasmaverickslose]

Can anybody give me some links to watch the game online free? It would be much appreciated.

[Paranoid Pop]

TP has more TO than usual lately.

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF Blair. I hate that shit

[Libri]

Didn't even notice Mason out there.

[bbarry]

Spurs 22 assists in the first half so far.

holy crap

[loveforthegame]

Remind me again why Jefferson is out there. :depressed

[Spurs Brazil]

Jefferson is just dead weight there, he's horrible

[loveforthegame]

Then he goes and hits a 3 but it still doesn't make up for his crap play.

[Paranoid Pop]

The offense isn't flowing half as well now, second half will be harder.

[timvp]

Can't really complain. Big 3 looks good. Bench played well. Hopefully we see better defense in the second half but I won't be holding my breath. At least this time the offense alone should be able to allow the Spurs to cruise to victory ... unless they totally get bored and take their foot off the gas.

[will_spurs]

The end of 2nd Q really looked like the players were getting bored, especially Parker. Seems like a lot of "sure I could make this lay-up but let me try some crazy pass instead".

[maverick1948]

Are ya'll watching the game? Or do you just post to be attacking Jefferson because he missed a shot or two? He is playing damn good defense. Washington's SF's have exactly ZERO points.

[will_spurs]

Are ya'll watching the game? Or do you just post to be attacking Jefferson because he missed a shot or two? He is playing damn good defense. Washington's SF's have exactly ZERO points.

To be honest RJ at least gives the impression he's trying today. And that weird and-1 fastbreak was nice.

[Spurs Brazil]

I'm glad Jefferson is already on the bench

[will_spurs]

This game looks like practice: Parker shooting 3s, Blair going to the line, various players attempting steals or assists...

[007nites]

timmy

[Spurs Brazil]

Jefferson is a big liability on both ends

[Reck]

This game looks like practice: Parker shooting 3s, Blair going to the line, various players attempting steals or assists...

It is.

Wizards are the NBA's punching bag.

[Texas_Ranger]

This looks like shit...

[Paranoid Pop]

We're struggling a bit on O now as expected and D is still the same, recipe for a close game until the end.

[ElNono]

players going through the motions... not good. RJ is pathetic. Should've stayed on the bench.

[maverick1948]

My cute neighbor SARA !!!!!!!!!!

[007nites]

McGee just putting up garbage and it's going in.

[Paranoid Pop]

It is.

Wizards are the NBA's punching bag.

Still beat the Lakers and OKC.

[Spursnlego]

Is our defense really that bad that a team like Washington is scoring at will?

[Spurs Brazil]

Is our defense really that bad that a team like Washington is scoring at will?

Is that bad

[ElNono]

wtf manu

[Brazil]

Manu limping on the locker room... oh well

[Libri]

uh oh

[ace3g]

crap!!! Manu going to lockerroom with trainer

[Tp9gospursgo]

What happened to Manu?

[Spurs Brazil]

damn, Manu to the locker room

[Texas_Ranger]

This team is dying..

[ElNono]

he was running ok in the last play...

[bbarry]

Manu reportedly legs "too tight". Went back to get them "loosened" up

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu injured again?

[timtonymanu]

Are you fucking serious Manu? Again?

[ace3g]

leg tightening...

[ElNono]

cramp probably

[ivanfromwestwood]

look at RJ. notice how the offense is avoiding giving him the ball.

[ElNono]

need to stop fucking around...

[GB20]

manu should join TJ and retired.

[ElNono]

kahwi in, we get a stop

[ace3g]

manu back on the bench

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TP on fire

[ElNono]

2nd unit playing D... no surprises there

[ElNono]

how bad is RJ and Blair?

[Brazil]

Tony pissed off by the referees shitting all his frustration on the wiz

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice run Tony

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

manu back on the bench

That's good, doubt we will see him the rest of the game though....:depressed

[ElNono]

Manu probably went to take a leak, but ducks will start a thread nonetheless

[GB20]

how bad is RJ and Blair?

muyyyyyyyy maloooooosssss

[slick'81]

how bad is RJ and Blair?


do u really have to ask:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

how bad is RJ and Blair?

Leonard and Tiago should get those minutes

Only Pop can't see

[Brazil]

Manu probably went to take a leak, but ducks will start a thread nonetheless

:lol

ducks is priceless.. the only manu hater of this board

[will_spurs]

Haha refs don't call obvious foul, TP scoring 6 straight and rubbing their faces in it.

As to Manu, he was clearly limping (even if only going to take a leak :)

[ElNono]

blatche is terrible

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner does a very good job on defense rotations

[DPG21920]

Manu is so fragile

[Cant_Be_Faded]

:lol

ducks is priceless.. the only manu hater of this board

my ex-best friend mookie2001 hated him since 2006

[will_spurs]

LOL @ Green's ballhandling.

[ElNono]

:wow Tiago

[ace3g]

and 1 Master Splitter!!!

[ElNono]

lol blue collar

[ElNono]

Manu is so fragile

:rolleyes

[bbarry]

hahah what an and1 for tiago

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Tiago

[bklynspursfan]

Wow!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago and one!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

the defense still terrible... Wizards on pace to 100 points, and they shouldn't be even sniffing that

[Paranoid Pop]

lol blue collar

:lol To this day I'm not sure Pop is serious when he says that.

[Brazil]

my ex-best friend mookie2001 hated him since 2006

he changed his mind since 2006 ?

[will_spurs]

End of 3rd and Spurs FG% > FT%. Now that can't be common.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

So WTF is wrong with Manu

this is getting absurdly beyond ridiculous

[ElNono]

These are the fool's gold games...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

he changed his mind since 2006 ?

No, he started hating him without pity since the foul on Dirk's forearm in 2006

[ElNono]

I don't see any icepack or anything on Manu... anybody?

[ElNono]

I noticed Manu in the play before he walked out he tried to run quickly back and he looked gassed...

[DPG21920]

Good argument Nono.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Good argument Nono.

heyheyhey who's arguing here

[will_spurs]

ElNono, does Manu usually hold his right leg after peeing?

[ElNono]

Good argument Nono.

Just commenting what I saw... what's the injury report, doctor? :lol

[loveforthegame]

The missed fts are concerning.

[ElNono]

ice pack on right thigh for manu

[timtonymanu]

The missed fts are concerning.

The really bad defense is even more concerning.

[DPG21920]

He had an ice pack on his thigh girl.

Even if he's not injured tonight is he still not fragile? K thx

[will_spurs]

Manu has an icepack on right thigh.

[Spurs Brazil]

Green: the worst finisher in the league

[Paranoid Pop]

Wizards cut it to single digit.

[Brazil]

this is getting ugly guys... we have right after orl, okc and dallas...I'm concerned

[DPG21920]

Just commenting what I saw... what's the injury report, doctor? :lol


ice pack on right thigh for manu

:rollin

[loveforthegame]

Pretty sad showing by the Spurs.

They'll win the game but they should be looking sharper against the Wiz.

[ElNono]

He had an ice pack on his thigh girl.

Even if he's not injured tonight is he still not fragile? K thx

how fragile is him, doctor?

shhhhhh girl

[ElNono]

:lol first Spur to use an ice pack

Doctor DPG, what's the diagnostic? :lol

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Manu's pego-esque fragility is becoming a serious serious concern


At this rate, there wont even be anything resembling a player left for the Spurs to resign when his contract is up

[DPG21920]

So fragile he's missed more games than he played this year girl.

[bklynspursfan]

Green misses another floater

[rasho8]

Neal needs a lot of work.

[ElNono]

So fragile he's missed more games than he played this year girl.

And he played more than he missed last year...

What's the diagnosis, Doctor? :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice move Splitter

[will_spurs]

WOW Tiago!!!!

[DPG21920]

:lol first Spur to use an ice pack

Doctor DPG, what's the diagnostic? :lol

Out for the game (again) is the prognosis.

[MI21]

lol Blue Collar post move there

[rasho8]

Why does Pop pull Splitter as soon as he score lol

[Spurs Brazil]

It looks Manu is back to the locker room

[timtonymanu]

Green is so frustrating to watch sometimes.

[rasho8]

God dammit Manu.

[MI21]

why the fuck would you take Tiago out?

[Spurs Brazil]

Back to the bench again

[timtonymanu]

Goddamnit Manu. Really?

We can't even get some chemistry/set rotations with Manu being hurt every other game.

[Paranoid Pop]

why the fuck would you take Tiago out?

Yeah, go twin tower for a little while at least.

[ElNono]

Out for the game (again) is the prognosis.

Fragile!

[loveforthegame]

Thank goodness we brought RJ back.

[timtonymanu]

Damn Mason has no more 3 point shot. He still has that awkward shot :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony with another fantastic game

[Brazil]

thx god we have tp

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I'll never understand why it's a fucking contest whether or not Manu sucks


Maybe its cuz this team never spends money to keep us constantly refueled

[ElNono]

It looks Manu is back to the locker room

He's not. He was stretching on the baseline.

[rasho8]

We are fucked without a backup pg. Neal can't do it well enough.

[DPG21920]

EL Nono is mentally fragile tonight with the fake subtle trolling goods

[DJB]

Does anyone in here dislike Danny Green as much as I do?

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Manu Ginobili has not played since mid-3Q. He's at the end of the bench, stretching out what appears to be some sort of leg tightness.

[ElNono]

EL Nono is mentally fragile tonight with the fake subtle trolling goods

I still got it! :lol

[will_spurs]

TP just making sure the lead stays in double digits.

[GB20]

why the fuck would you take Tiago out?

because he also could break any time :lol

[rasho8]

I'm still waiting for McGee to do something crazy.

[ElNono]

Who can forget a Christmas story? Fragile! It's Italian! :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair is so dumb

[Capt Bringdown]

Planet Blair

[gilmor]

I still got it! :lol

Honestly the truth is written on the wall.

Manu should just retire.

[will_spurs]

TP the only PG who gets called for travelling while not having the ball... too quick for the refs.

[timtonymanu]

Blair and that stupid smirk. Take your mistakes more seriously.

[ElNono]

Honestly the truth is written on the wall.

Manu should just retire.

Nah

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kl 3333333333333333333333

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard 333333333333333

[Libri]

Nice Leonard 3, product of good passing.

[ElNono]

leonard should start AND come from the bench... RJ should just retire

[Brazil]

EL Nono is mentally fragile tonight with the fake subtle trolling goods

dpg doin' work on elnono clearly on the defensive

[will_spurs]

KL >>> Hill

[loveforthegame]

Leonard gets things done. He just finds a way to make an impact each game.

[DPG21920]

Manu/RJ/TJ should all hang out

[wildbill2u]

Leonard misses a 3 and then 18 seconds later steps up and makes one. Good show of confidence by him and by his teammates setting him up.

[Brazil]

leonard should start AND come from the bench... RJ should just retire

I lol'ed :lol

[ElNono]

dpg doin' work on elnono clearly on the defensive

what you want me to tell you. I'm gonna hear it whether I like it or not :lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

RJ is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Paranoid Pop]

RJ is really playing some decent D tbh.

[wildbill2u]

Pop, take Parker out. We won. Don't risk an stupid injury

[Brazil]

give tp a statue

[DPG21920]

Crazy TP didn't have a 2nd half assist

[Brazil]

what you want me to tell you. I'm gonna hear it whether I like it or not :lol

I know tough nite for you :lol

ducks is already clicking on the create thread button

[Brazil]

Crazy TP didn't have a 2nd half assist

too busy to shit all over the wall

[loveforthegame]

97 points for the Wizards. Sad.

[ElNono]

We got lucky Manu played 3 quarters, or we don't win this, tbh

[wildbill2u]

Splitter really had a nice stat line tonight. He deserves more time on court.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP another great game

Defense sucks

One player got injured

It looks the same every game

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Parker is fucking UP ABOVE IT

#frenchbasedgod

#spursareparkersteam

#DPGownsducks

[will_spurs]

Crazy TP didn't have a 2nd half assist

He was passing to Blair, Green and RJ... the usual suspects.

[ElNono]

RJ needs to call it quits

[Mugen]

crappy win > great loss.

Goodnight and God bless.

[ElNono]

Needed win, tbh!

[therealtruth]

97 points for the Wizards. Sad.

Exactly. If you're competing for a championship you're not grading yourself on whether you win the game but how you win the game. To bad we won't be facing any of these Leastern Conference teams in the playoffs.

[Robz4000]

My thoughts from the game after seeing this team live for the first time this season:

-Post D is not all that bad (might even be good against teams not named the Lakers or Memphis in the West).
-Tim Duncan is still a top 5 bigman in the league today, and it really can't be disputed
-Parker should really be considered for MVP. I know he won't win it, but not being considered a top 5 candidate is ludicrous.
-There are so many long jumpshots either hardly being defended or going uncontested altogether.
-When Parker is not playing, the ball-handling and offense in general is bad.
-Blair can defend, as can RJ when not being lazy. Both just make dumb decisions.
-Splitter is the real deal when he gets going.
-Bonner really can be useless when his shot isn't falling, but he hustled and played some good D for small stretches. In general he wasn't that much of a liability. Blair should've gotten time next to Splitter or Leonard should've played the 4 the rest of the time.


There's more but that's the most obvious I could point out. If the Spurs can get Diaw, then they should focus on getting an outside defender before a PG or, preferably, a backup PG that can defend the perimeter well. The Blair hate is over the top, but he has some mental flaws that have been getting worse since his rookie year. Hope this game is a sign of things to come from Splitter, he played great on both ends. It'll be a sad day in Spursland when Duncan leaves, but if Parker can lead the offense this well in 4-5 years after his athleticism starts to fail the team will live on.