Game Blog: Spurs @ Mavs - March 17 8:00 PM CT

[Tp9gospursgo]

Dirk always uses his off arm. They need to call that shit.

[loveforthegame]

Need some miracle 3s and better defense.

[timvp]

The Spurs have a lot to work on but the team's ceiling looks higher now. I underestimated just how interchangeable they'd look defensively after the trade.

[siraulo23]

spurs got this...

[timtonymanu]

Another missed rebound. SMH.

[TDfan2007]

I love SJax.

[DPG21920]

Jax drive! lol RJ

[ace3g]

nice move by SJAX

[Sense]

Manu's chucking...

[bklynspursfan]

Nice move. Lets get some stops

[moisaenz]

jax drives it home

[Spurtacus]

Jax with a move RJ would never do :tu

[loveforthegame]

Lead the way Jack.

[Nathan89]

Jackson doing what Rj never could.

[Capt Bringdown]

On the bright side, Splitter has looked OK. Which means he gets less minutes than Bonner, of course.

[Ice009]

Look at that rim protection from Bonner. LOL.

[Mal]

Nice

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Splitter with the an amazing alley oop :lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Matt Bonner woul miss that aleyoop by a mile.

[carina_gino20]

Love that Tiago!

[timvp]

Jackson now has one more drive and finish than RJ had all season.

[loveforthegame]

Nice pass by Neal to Splitter.

[jestersmash]

Great fucking drive by SJax. How many times has R.J. done that this season so far? 2? Maybe 3 times? Jack's already 1/3 of the way to matching R.J.'s "drive the ball in" season total :lol

[DPG21920]

Great play from Neal/Tiago. I can't for the life of me figure out why Pop refuses to get Tiago more PT. He is ultra productive on both ends.

[timtonymanu]

Loved the S-Jax drive. RJ would have gone up soft and done his "OWWW" yell.

[moisaenz]

If tp and manu are chucking we should let jax take over just to see how it goes...

[bklynspursfan]

fucking mookie - whenever we used to watch games with mookie pego etc, if spurs were losing mookie would get up and hit the mute button on the tv and make us watch the rest of the game in complete silence because his chode couldn't take the announcers talking about the spurs losing

:lol I can't even do that. I can't watch ESPN/NBAtv, or look at it the next day. I'm pretty bad. It takes me several hours to cool down

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Fk that commercial

[Arcadian]

It's amazing how our offense can go from ass-kicking 120+ points one night to...this.

[ElNono]

was Manu running kinda funny?

[timvp]

I can't lie, this game is fun to watch even though the Spurs are losing.

[bklynspursfan]

Great Dirk is back

[TDfan2007]

It's tough to overcome poor play from your two best backcourt players.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck you Terry

[loveforthegame]

There is a lot of promise with this team now but I'm still disappointed with the flat start, lackluster effort on defense, and scared offense.

Hope for a better 4th.

[bklynspursfan]

Why the hell is he scoring so easily in the paint!!!

[Mal]

Lol tiago highlighting

[DPG21920]

Tiago is balling.

[loveforthegame]

Splitter again.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

I can sense a comeback. Only 8 now. We need a lot of 3's now and no Bonner.

[DPG21920]

Great board by Manu :tu

[bklynspursfan]

Manu!

[TDfan2007]

:lol Manu showing Matt how to hit a big 3.

[DPG21920]

:lol Matt wide open, brick. Manu, score.

[Juggity]

Manu! Timely 3

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Bullshit call by the refs

[noles1983]

take notes from ginobili will ya bonner, thats how you dont suck

[Ice009]

15 points from Splitter.

Don't worry about playing him you imbecile Pop.

[bklynspursfan]

Tiago on Dirk

[ElNono]

great rotation by Matt

[DPG21920]

Great defense by Dirk.

[Texas_Ranger]

why change the lineup???

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Damn, Tiago just couldn't finish in the post...

[TDfan2007]

Tiago awful post move, then the Spurs play terrible transition D.

[timtonymanu]

These guys never learn. Gave Kidd space AGAIN.

[ElNono]

Manu sits down, we get bukkaked

[Texas_Ranger]

Pop's a moron!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Is Parker just dead tired? He has barely taken it to the rim all night.

[loveforthegame]

Fucking pathetic.

[DPG21920]

I'm surprised Jax is being limited with his effectiveness tonight. Bad coaching from Pop on that move IMO.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Well there goes the comeback straight out the window.....

[moisaenz]

defense sleeping on 3 point line..

[bklynspursfan]

Tiago forced it. SMH. Neal not closing out on Kidd who can't miss.

[noles1983]

lol does kidd only play good vs us? hate that old ass scrub

[timvp]

:lol Kidd hadn't hit a shot all year.

[Mal]

Of course dead corpse Kidd tripled his season average

[hater]

damn Dallas playing best game of the season

[NASpurs]

Substitutions killed the Spurs...

[TDfan2007]

Know your defender. Dirk won't jump for Tiago's fakes because well...he doesn't jump ever.

[maverick1948]

Pop just told the ref "that's bullshti" LOL

[Ice009]

Rim protection from bonner.

Get some!!!!!!!!!!!!

[timtonymanu]

Neal's pathetic defense really irks me sometimes.

[DPG21920]

Do others think the Mavs are a really bad match up for the Spurs?

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Pop, took Manu and Jax out and killed the run.

Pop did a great job yesterday and doing horrible today

[Texas_Ranger]

Neal's pathetic defense really irks me sometimes.

Parker's not better tbh...

[Ice009]

We'll be down double digits quickly with this lineup.

why the fuck take out Manu and Jax?

[Mal]

Both grandpa`s with 20+ +/- . Always happend to spurs

[TDfan2007]

Neal's defense continues to be utter garbage.

[Spursnlego]

Do others think the Mavs are a really bad match up for the Spurs?

No, Spurs just playing a terrible game today tbh...:depressed

[TDMVPDPOY]

why is bonner still in the game, fk

this is fkn bullshit same shit same smell shitty player and coach who doesnt wanan field his strongest lineup on the floor

[timvp]

Kidd 32% from the field for the season. 5-for-8 tonight.

Pop subbing out the team that had made the run.

Ah well, still like these new Spurs.

[Ice009]

fuck, down double digits already. ILPB a bit slow.

[jestersmash]

Refs will give the Spurs plenty of FTs during garbage time once Dallas has the win pretty much in hand :lol

[Libri]

I hope Kidd doesn't go off. He has sucked all season.

:pctoss

[loveforthegame]

Do others think the Mavs are a really bad match up for the Spurs?

I do. We always look flat against them, scrambling on defense, and all around silly. Mavs get up for the Spurs.

[Capt Bringdown]

White flag time yet, Pop?

[TDfan2007]

Do others think the Mavs are a really bad match up for the Spurs?

No. The Spurs have better options to throw at Dirk now, and on a normal Day Tony would be having his way with Kidd.

[loveforthegame]

Game.

[Ice009]

Do others think the Mavs are a really bad match up for the Spurs?

Of course they are. That's thanks to Bonner and Blair. Add in someone like Diaw and Nocioni and that changes for me.

[noles1983]

fuck this game im out

[Spurtacus]

Game over.

[carina_gino20]

Pop with the white flag.

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Game

[timtonymanu]

OVER

But like timvp said, I still love this new look team. But FFS trim Bonner's minutes.

[ElNono]

Watch Tim replace Tiago

[TDfan2007]

Mavs have played an amazing game tonight. They're showing why they're the best 3-point shooting team in the league.

[bklynspursfan]

That's my Cue. Let me get off this before I get violent with my laptop.

[loveforthegame]

Clear the bench.

[DPG21920]

Pop coached a pretty awful game tonight. One of his worst all season.

[Mal]

One last push

[ElNono]

small ball FTW

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Not happening tonight. This is our last hope - Timmy and Kawhi.

[Ice009]

Bonner needs to be a serious candidate for the amnesty. This guy might actually shit himself literally on the court one day from the pressure.

[DPG21920]

Is this not the perfect game to play Tim/Tiago extra minutes together?

[siraulo23]

Jackson now has one more drive and finish than RJ had all season.

:lol

[moisaenz]

pops just playing with the lineup

[Texas_Ranger]

put manu and Jax in... It's like he doesn't want to win...

[Johnny RIngo]

Do others think the Mavs are a really bad match up for the Spurs?

I don't see Parker playing this bad every night in a seven game series against the Mavs. Mike Conley still plays for the Grizzlies after all

[maddnezz]

take bonner out he dosent want to play!

[DPG21920]

:lol at that call.

[urunobili]

this game is out of reach... Mavs NBA champs again! :pctoss

[Ice009]

OVER

But like timvp said, I still love this new look team. But FFS trim Bonner's minutes.

Nope, no trimming. Out of the rotation.

[admiralfats]

took out manu and it was over. why take out manu then get down 13 and put tim in? I don't get it, pop

[bklynspursfan]

BTWm If Manu was in I might watch. He helped ignite us and he's on the bench SMFH

[Texas_Ranger]

green is so inconsistent.

[Juggity]

Disappointing game, tbh. The Mavs brought it tonight, but the spurs really didn't except for duncan.

[DPG21920]

Well this type of performance and coaching puts a damper on things. Is Jax hurt?

[ElNono]

lol Neal defense

[TDfan2007]

What are you going to do? Mavs have been hitting everything from the perimeter all night.

[Mal]

and now this french fucker hitting jumpers, ffs

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bonner needs to be a serious candidate for the amnesty. This guy might actually shit himself literally on the court one day from the pressure.

Would've been nice to swap him with LA for McBob. Love that guy.

Poor Matt - tries so hard, does just fine in normal conditions, can't handle the pressure.

[timtonymanu]

Nope, no trimming. Out of the rotation.

Yes especially if we get Diaw.

[NASpurs]

Am I the only one who thinks that there's a trend the Spurs play better when short-handed? :lol

[Crookshanks]

I think the game last night really took it out of the Spurs - they look dead tired. Mavs are shooting pretty good and Spurs can't seem to get any stops. It's too bad they had to play so hard last night - it sure would be great to beat the Mavs.

[DPG21920]

Cut it to 5 by 2 mins.

[urunobili]

French Alla'h toying with the Spurs

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Too little too late. Spurs will cut it to 3-4 points but may not get over the hump tonight.

Really liked what SJax showed us. Can't wait to see him in the home uniform.

[ElNono]

Manu coming in... if Tony gives him the ball, we have a shot...

[loveforthegame]

Parker decides to be aggressive once the game is in the bag??

[MavDynasty]

I think the game last night really took it out of the Spurs - they look dead tired. Mavs are shooting pretty good and Spurs can't seem to get any stops. It's too bad they had to play so hard last night - it sure would be great to beat the Mavs.

The spurs are a below average defensive team so even a shit offensive team like Dallas can go off

[NASpurs]

R. Jefferson 2-12 FG 1-6 3 PT 9 points :lol

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

8 points now...comeback would be nice

[ECZ]

THAT is how to attack on defense

[admiralfats]

at least dirk got back what he gave all night there.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The refs have been absolute bullshit.

[TDfan2007]

Lol Carter getting a call when he jumps backwards into Tim.

[ElNono]

ball dont lie

[carina_gino20]

Now that call is just laughable. As laughable as Pop's rotation tonight.

[Capt Bringdown]

Nice Matador D there, Manu

[Crookshanks]

The spurs are a below average defensive team so even a shit offensive team like Dallas can go off

That's not true. The Spurs may not be the defensive team of year's past, but they can still make stops. They're just tired tonight, and the refs aren't helping things for the Spurs either.

[Ice009]

Roddy is ripping up the Spurs tonight and the Spurs signed a PG that isn't very good at defense.

Pop is so blinded by offense. Should have went for someone like Anthony Carter unless he turned us down?

[moisaenz]

R. Jefferson 2-12 FG 1-6 3 PT 9 points :lol


Normal RJ stats

[loveforthegame]

Fuck Ginobli.

[ElNono]

come on tony, wake up! :lol

[Mal]

Manu rushed both shot and pass

[Texas_Ranger]

fuck!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Makeup call for Carter.

[DPG21920]

Manu, really? Terrible shot followed up by a terrible pass.

[timtonymanu]

Thanks for showing up backcourt!

[Spurminator]

So many shots are so far off tonight...

[Juggity]

Man, manu with the baaad passss

[Johnny RIngo]

Turnobili

[hater]

manu is a piece of trash

[Sense]

come on tony, wake up! :lol

Yeah we need him, maybe Manu will stop chucking shots and turning the ball over eh?

[ElNono]

Manu should've taken another shot... Tony just isn't in the game tonight, tbh

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Leanord!

[ElNono]

dagger donatello

[loveforthegame]

Why double?

[Arcadian]

It's sadly ironic how we are in dire need of a center, Ian Mahinmi is one that we recently let go, and he's beating us tonight.

[Crookshanks]

It seems the Spurs are getting whistled on every play - regardless whether it's offense or defense. Spurs are trying to play defense, but they're getting called for fouls every time.

[maddnezz]

i cant respect dirk at all to soft. wnba girls are tougher then this bastard

[Ice009]

Amazing that the Spurs look a little better with No Bonner on the court.

[DPG21920]

Absolutely a clinic by the mavs on that last offensive possession.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Looks like we are going with the Live and Die with the 3 ball.

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Fk u terry, I fking hate that alien

[jestersmash]

Lol Carter getting a call when he jumps backwards into Tim.

Turtlehead Terry pulled that shit earlier in the game, also.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs throwing away every opportunity. Oh well.

[TDfan2007]

Game over there, but again credit to the Mavs. They just absolutely did not miss from 3.

[hater]

TOSB manu cost us the game

[loveforthegame]

What kind of game plan is this?

Doubling Dirk doesn't work.

[Quiet Strength]

The mavs are living at the free throw line

[ElNono]

well, at least it was nice to see Jack back out there... we need to figure out what's Tony problem, and regroup...

[AusSpur]

Schedule loss - when the team starts off shooting 3-9 from the free throw line you know their mind is somewhere else. Parker very timid.

And the refs didnt help, not often you see a call overturned incorrectly simply because a team argues loudly.

[hoopdreams11]

Dirk got away with a push on that rebound

[ducks]

Manu rushed both shot and pass

overrated

[Crookshanks]

Gee, another foul called on the Spurs. I'm listening to the game on the radio, so can someone tell me what the freethrow count is? Of course, it would've helped if the Spurs hadn't missed so many freethrows in the 1st half.

[DPG21920]

well, at least it was nice to see Jack back out there... we need to figure out what's Tony problem, and regroup...

I'm shocked Jax played so little. It was really perplexing.

[Texas_Ranger]

Mavs don't really scare me, but with Pop's stupid lineups anything's possible.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Stunning that the Spurs have shot 48% for the game. Felt like they were shooting much worse.

[NASpurs]

My favorite part of the game was when Pop substituted Manu and Jax for Parker and Green (I think) and the Mavs went on a run.

[ducks]

parker is tired all his missed shots were short

tp missing 2 straight free throws is also a sign

[urunobili]

I'm shocked Jax played so little. It was really perplexing.

:lol he's just coming back. lol Emo DPG :lol

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

That foul on Kawhi was one of the worst fouls I've ever seen. It's called being aggressive and Dirk is being a stuck up pussy right now.

[maddnezz]

It's like watchin the old Utah games of the 90's with stockton and malone. Ticky tack fouls

[admiralfats]

mavs taking early shots helping us out

[ElNono]

damn Manu... we needed that 3

[loveforthegame]

Fuck Ginobli.

[admiralfats]

dang. needed that manu tres. dangit.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Damn Manu shot so close

[Capt Bringdown]

I thought our depth was going to help us out on nights like this?

Until the Spurs can manage not follow a step forward with a step backward, I remain unconvinced. The potential is there, but the execution is wanting.

Sure, you can afford to take night's off in regular season. But the Spurs aren't young anymore, and they absolutely need to establish a regular season groove before the PO IMO.

[Bonner4MVPzz]

:( manu

[ducks]

fiuck you manu should have just went for 2

[Crookshanks]

Okay - Bill Schoening just gave the freethrow count. With the Mavs getting to the line more frequently, and the Spurs misses, it results in an 11-point advantage for the Mavs.

[maverick1948]

EN headline June 30, 2014 Duncan accepts head coach of the Spurs as Popovich retires

[loveforthegame]

Then leaves Carter open.

[Gagnrath]

Gee, another foul called on the Spurs. I'm listening to the game on the radio, so can someone tell me what the freethrow count is? Of course, it would've helped if the Spurs hadn't missed so many freethrows in the 1st half.

Spurs have taken 18 free throws as of now Mav's 25.
Spurs made 10 mav's 21

[timtonymanu]

Stop doubling. Wide open 3 again FFS

[DPG21920]

:lol he's just coming back. lol Emo DPG :lol

That's not emo, girl. He was really effective on defense and had some good plays on offense.

Manu ruins the comeback with a miss and gets a 3 in his face.

[Sense]

Ginobili clutch? ffs.

[TDMVPDPOY]

ginoboli does alot of stupid shit

[Mal]

it was 8 sec error

[Texas_Ranger]

Manu playing like Blair

[ElNono]

fuck that terry bitch

[loveforthegame]

Daggar.

[timtonymanu]

Meh. The OT loss was more heartbreaking.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Fuck you Terry you drama queen bitch-ass

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Fuck you alien

[ElNono]

Great D Manu

[moisaenz]

greens foul trouble messed it up.

[Borosai]

Spurs' defense sucks. With or without Bonner for all the haters.

[noles1983]

mavs are one and done this year doesnt matter

[ducks]

Damn Manu shot so close

no it was not

[Sense]

fuck that terry bitch

:lol I've been reading throughout the game blog that you've been mentioning Ginobili in the 4th..

and now I'm just cracking up.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

You can't beat a team when they're hitting bullshit continuously like this.

[siraulo23]

spurs got killed on the glass, terrible ft shooting and an off game from parker = loss

oh that was 8 sec violation on kidd
but terry with the dagger...

[ECZ]

Attack the mavs on D and they are a COMPLETELY different offense...idk why spurs play so passively on D

[loveforthegame]

Like how Pop always waves the white flag or tanks game but tries to ride this one out. Dumb.

[Johnny RIngo]

Constant injuries catching up to Ginobili - no more Super Manu

[ElNono]

Tony Parker -4
Manu Ginobili +4

----

Tony is probably too worn down or injured... Pop needs to sit him out for a few games. He obviously hurt the team today.

[ace3g]

this play is going to SJAX

[Crookshanks]

Mavs just didn't miss from 3-point land tonight. Oh well, can't win them all - and I'd rather beat the Thunder anyway.

[DPG21920]

Not knocking Manu, but he really faltered down the stretch with bad shots, bad passes and getting shots drilled in his face. (no trolling)

That is disappointing since he was rested and should have carried the team tonight.

[Mal]

live and die with three. No stops, no defensive rebound when needed.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Looks like Mavs finally came out of the closet after wins against Bobcats and Wizards and decided to start hitting every fucking shot

[Texas_Ranger]

Parker and Manu both played bad.

[td4mvp21]

Manu's shots have been so stupid. Disappointed in his 4th quarter play.

[timtonymanu]

Really the only good tonight was Duncan, Splitter, and Jackson.

Manu and Tony were complete trash all night. The defense was terrible once again. Rebounds and missed free throws were key too.

[Ice009]

Spurs have played a lot better without Bonner or Blair on the court.

Both those guys need to have zero minutes so we gotta get replacements for both.

[Quiet Strength]

Mavs just didn't miss from 3-point land tonight. Oh well, can't win them all - and I'd rather beat the Thunder anyway.

The spurs didnt defend the 3.. Mavs had alot of wide open looks.

[ElNono]

:lol I've been reading throughout the game blog that you've been mentioning Ginobili in the 4th..

and now I'm just cracking up.

Manu was a warrior on the 4th... nobody else other than Green showed up, tbh

[maddnezz]

Pop leaves bad rotations in too long! He spreads the floor! BOOOOOOOOO!

[Spurs Brazil]

Parker and Manu both played bad.

This. We have no chance with them playing so bad

[Gagnrath]

Rebounds and Free throws spurs do them both, especially free throws most high school teams would be embarrassed to shoot 55% from the line.

[ElNono]

Manu needs more minutes... gotta get his legs under those shots, tbh

[ducks]

tp shots were short
he was gassed
manu did NOT play last night
manu fucking needed to be traded with rj

[Arcadian]

Damn, Ginobili shot us out of the game.

[Sense]

Wow Ginobili... Wow.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Awful defense and too many 3's killed this one.

[DPG21920]

Gino another miss. He has been shit this year outside of the first 5 games with the injuries and his play and hopefully he can get healthy and allow this damn team to establish something consistent heading into the playoffs.

[DBMethos]

Lots of work to do, boys.

[carina_gino20]

Shitty game but still good to see SJax out there. Now if we could just get rid of Matty.

[weebo]

Parker's lackluster play was the difference in the game. Bottomline.

[hater]

Manu needs more minutes... gotta get his legs under those shots, tbh

:lol that's what I thought about Dick Jefferson

[loveforthegame]

Shit game.

The only highlights were Jackson, Duncan, and Splitter.

Some nice play by Green and Neal but everyone else should be embarrassed.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

2nd of a b2b against elite teams, and we didn't play well. Nothing to worry too much about.

[Sense]

Manu was a warrior on the 4th... nobody else other than Green showed up, tbh

A warrior? :lol


Yeah, chucking shot after shot made him a true warrior tbh.

[spurs1990]

Spurs could have traded Manu for a really good big man.

[ElNono]

A warrior? :lol

Yeah, chucking shot after shot made him a true warrior tbh.

Tony 'the leader' was hiding behind Kidd... somebody has to take them...

[timvp]

Poor free throw shooting and Kidd turning into Reggie Miller didn't help.

But overall, I'm okay with that loss. Got the split on this tough back-to-back. Now have some time to get everyone on the same page and ready for a closing push.

[Spurtacus]

I just watched the second half but it looks as if the Mavs brought their A game tonight. Still, they only won by 7 points against a tired Spurs team whom played the night before