Game Blog: Mavericks @ Spurs - March 23rd 7:30 pm CT

[crc21209]

http://logoinspirations.com/wp-content/themes/gallerypro/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://logoinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/San-Antonio-Spurs.jpg&w=500&h=375&zc=1

vs.

http://www.wsvn.com/images/news_articles/320x180/080131_Dallas_Mavericks_logo.jpg .


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f4Fo_GlfJs8/SSwy--0IM0I/AAAAAAAABjM/maWiBmr40hc/s400/spurs+win.jpg .

[ace3g]

Elliott said that Manu will start at PG tonight

[crc21209]

Let's get this started! :flag:

[crc21209]

Elliott said that Manu will start at PG tonight

I saw that too, pretty interesting....

[timvp]

Blair
Duncan
Leonard
Green
Ginobili

That would be an interesting lineup, tbh.

[NASpurs]

Blair
Duncan
Leonard
Green
Ginobili

That would be an interesting lineup, tbh.

Kind of sad when the Spurs' center is the shortest guy.

[sehui]

Is Diaw going to play?

[timvp]

Kind of sad when the Spurs' center is the shortest guy.

:lol Good point.

[spursince#99]

we will win. mark my words.

[Leftyventricle]

Is Diaw going to play?

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says Diaw could play tonight. Diaw, for his part, says he's ready to go if called upon.

[spursince#99]

could my computer get a virus watching this game via link?

[skin]

:flag:

Any word on Splitter?

[Spurfect21]

could my computer get a virus watching this game via link?

If u wouldn't mind posting the link that would be awesome...unless u do get a virus :p:

[spursince#99]

If u wouldn't mind posting the link that would be awesome...unless u do get a virus :p:

really? nope just for saying that :wakeup

[Robz4000]

Spurs got this imo. Anyone find out if Splitter's been ruled out?

[clambake]

the best spurs player tonight will be........lamar odom.

[loveforthegame]

I want to see the Spurs play smart basketball, stay healthy, and do whatever to get the win.

Go Spurs!!

[100%duncan]

Manu will carry us for the win

[Manu-20]

alright spurs get the job done and beat these dallas ponies

[100%duncan]

No TP, No Tiago, should be an interesting win. :toast

[Dex]

Lets dooooo disssssssss!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[Robz4000]

Manu with the bad, then Green with the good

[Spurfect21]

really? nope just for saying that :wakeup

Chill chill just jokes

[ace3g]

keys to victory, don't leave Kidd open for 3s...

[benefactor]

Green going balls out early on.

[loveforthegame]

Green looks fired up tonight. Usually is but seems more so tonight.

[Shastafarian]

I feel like this, and these upcoming few games, are the most crucial games in terms of a shot at winning a title. The Spurs were already a great team. Injuries, inexperience, and shortness were all key aspects that made them weak. But you're adding two guys in Jackson and Diaw that have shown they can be great in their own right if motivated correctly. If the Spurs can come together and win a majority of the next few games that can only motivate those two further. But I wonder what any kind of losing streak/trend would do to them specifically.

[Nathan89]

Nice defensive intensity to start.

[Thompson]

Wow, less than a minute in and Green has a block, a rebound and a putback.

[WildcardManu]

Not up in here!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Green playing with energy

[GB20]

come on spurs!!

[loveforthegame]

Ginobli come on.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu to Blair!

[Nathan89]

Diaw making Blair play with some energy. I love it.

[loveforthegame]

The Ginobli and Blair connection at work again.

[spursince#99]

one thing DeJuan can do is finish around the rim. Thanks in part to Manu mostly lol

[Robz4000]

Spurs playin pumped tonight, but Manu can't play PG well at all though. They should let Green run it and leave Manu at large.

[benefactor]

Manu with a few mistakes early but he looks like he's starting to settle in a little bit.

[WildcardManu]

Diaw making Blair play with some energy. I love it.

Competition for spots is going to bring the best from these guys.

[GB20]

green is doing a good job on roddy

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Would be huge to get this game. Every win against a quality team is a boost.

[WildcardManu]

Leonard learning some good passing moves, just needs better execution.

[bklynspursfan]

Maybe i missed it. But is Diaw expected to play already tonight?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Pop is so dumb, Blair shouldn't see a single second on Dirk this game.

[Texas_Ranger]

Blair is a joke on Dirk

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu to Tim

[baseline bum]

San Antonio has the loudest opposing fans in the league. :td

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Great passing

[roycrikside]

Such a dumb shot by Neal.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn Neal's stroke is M.I.A.

[Texas_Ranger]

Gary Neal you're one stupid fuck!

[Robz4000]

lol Neal. Got to say he isn't afraid to shoot, but dammit you're 0 for 3 now.

[Kyl3]

Sometimes I really really hate Terry

[GB20]

neal needs to step up

[loveforthegame]

I'm going to be banging my head against the wall a lot this game.

[skin]

Nice start by Blair

[Manu-20]

Im starting to think neal is felling he may fall out of our roation he has been jacking up shots more than he ussualy does the last copule of games

[Robz4000]

Duncan hurt...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Green lay-up!

[Libri]

nice play by Green

[bklynspursfan]

San Antonio has the loudest opposing fans in the league. :td

Seems only when they place Dallas (kinda expected our crowd is there too), Knicks, Lakers, Bulls come to mind too.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

2 on YAWN

[ace3g]

what the hell a Spurs SF just drew a foul attacking the basket...

[jestersmash]

Love Stephen Jackson's ability to get to the line. He makes it look so effortless compared to R.J.

[Robz4000]

You can tell Duncan's neck is bothering him. He keeps shaking his head around and twisting it.

[Nathan89]

Jackson showing one of many things he does better than RJ.

[ace3g]

Jackson running point forward

[Kyl3]

Green trying to be Kobe there.

[Robz4000]

Turd Towers alert!

[100%duncan]

Neaaaaaaaaallll 33333333333333333

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Neal 33333

[bklynspursfan]

playing basketball?

:lol

[roycrikside]

Blair back in for Tim, so not looking good for Tiago.

[GB20]

hopefully that three keep neal going

[maverick1948]

Nice pass by Bonner.... Neal the corner 333333333!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Neal with it.

[loveforthegame]

Hopefully that gets Neal going.

[skin]

Turd Towers

[maverick1948]

Blair back in for Tim, so not looking good for Tiago.


No Tiago tonight. Out with back spasms.

[GB20]

Blair back in for Tim, so not looking good for Tiago.

tiago is out tonight

[100%duncan]

Currently all players have been doing well, I hope most of them will keep this play until the end.

[100%duncan]

Blair back in for Tim, so not looking good for Tiago.

Tiago won't play

[angelbelow]

First look at Jackson for me since the trade. Looking good so far. Love that he uses his long arms when defending those entry passes.

[ace3g]

Blair dunk

[loveforthegame]

Pietrus will have to be carried off on a stretcher. Neck snapped back and has been on the floor at least 5-10 minutes.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Blair dunk

[maverick1948]

Blair ?? Dunk??? WOW would not believe it if I hadnt seen it

[TDomination]

we've seen blair dunk more recently since starting the season dunkless

[100%duncan]

:lol blair's D, better put Sjax on Dirk

[roycrikside]

Blair played Dirk as well as he possibly can. It just doesn't matter.

[100%duncan]

:lol bonner afraid to shoot again
:lol terry with his usual bullshit

[bklynspursfan]

Stupid Neal needs to stop jumping in the air.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damnit Neal.....

[Robz4000]

Really missing Tony's ball handling right now...

[roycrikside]

Mavs have hit three ridiculously tough contested shots in a row and Neal is imploding.

[TDomination]

awesome neal, b2b turnovers

[Libri]

play smart Neal :/

[Richie]

:lol blair's D, better put Sjax on Dirk

It was pretty good D, he just isn't big enough. He played Dirk about as well as he can, but Dirk can just go right over the top of him

[angelbelow]

Desperately need some ballhandling/playmaking in there.

[100%duncan]

That's it Dejuan

[loveforthegame]

When does Mills get here? Neal is not cutting it at pg.

[MavDynasty]

Cool travel manu

[roycrikside]

Gotta admit, pretty good quarter there for Blair. Maybe Diaw's signing pumped him up.

[skin]

Blair, yes!!!!!

[100%duncan]

I know this sounds stupid but with Blair's height there's no way he can challenge dirk, better put Bonner on him? No? Then who?

[bklynspursfan]

Manu with the great defense. Great all around defense that qtr.

[spurspokesman]

Neal sucking

[maverick1948]

Blair played Dirk as well as he possibly can. It just doesn't matter.


I agree Blair D was about as good as he could get. Give Dirk credit for that shot.

Only 2 players in the league I hate the Spurs playing.. DIRK THE JERK AND JASON TERRY.

[loveforthegame]

Blair cannot match up with Dirk but other than that he's having a solid game.

Neal the only one stinking it up out there.

[BoricuaCJA]

IDK about ya'll but ever since we got SJax, I'm in love with this team. We improve so much with him imho.

[bklynspursfan]

Cool travel manu

Euro step is not a travel. 2 long strides my friend.

[angelbelow]

:lol blair's D, better put Sjax on Dirk

Actually I thought that was some really good defense from Blair. Dirk is a beast though, nothing you can do about that shot.

[roycrikside]

Best defense Manu's playing in a while. Still, he's gonna have to get it going at the other end, especially if we have to rely on Blair and Bonner as the bigs.

[Nathan89]

Blair is playing with energy. That's all I can ask from him. He just can't guard Dirk for shit. I'd rather put Blair on the other big or even Marion over Dirk. Sjax needs to be on Dirk.

[angelbelow]

Gotta admit, pretty good quarter there for Blair. Maybe Diaw's signing pumped him up.

No, Blair does his best work in the 1st quarter. His consistency and effort usually goes downhill from there.

[100%duncan]

That's it you dumbass

[spurspokesman]

bonner 3

[ace3g]

looks like Bonner's back is feeling good

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Bonner 3333333333

[roycrikside]

Smart foul by Jackson there.

[bklynspursfan]

Good hard foul

[TDomination]

playoff foul by jackson there, i like

[biziofromdowntown]

great foul jack!!!

[roycrikside]

Whenever RJ fouled, it was so soft, they'd still convert the and-1.

[100%duncan]

Sjax!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jackson <3

[ace3g]

and now Neal twisted his left ankle

[bklynspursfan]

LMAO... Sean Elliott. "We weren't getting that from uh another perimeter player"

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Fuck Jason Terry

[100%duncan]

Terry is always good against us. Fuck

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Terry is fucking Neal

[Robz4000]

Jackson is money!

[ace3g]

don't let Terry shoot from the right wing

[loveforthegame]

Fuck Terry. Why are we letting this scrub kill us.

[100%duncan]

Good D Blair, there's not much we can do bout that

[bklynspursfan]

Boner!!!

[Robz4000]

Bonner 2/2 from 3...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Bonner another 333333333333333

[Libri]

give it to the sandwich man

[loveforthegame]

Jackson makes this team so much better it's ridiculous.

[BoricuaCJA]

Bonner didn't hesitate. AWESOME!

[TDomination]

bonner, nice

[ace3g]

Diaw is in effect , causing Blair and Bonner to play well

[100%duncan]

I think we really should put a bigger guy on Dirk because Balir is too short for him

[GB20]

man! this looks like a playoff game

[TDomination]

beautiful play by manu

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice drive Manu!!!!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Giiiiiiiinoooobiliiiiii

[jestersmash]

Let me guess, MavDynasty: "nice travel Manu"

[loveforthegame]

Ginobli finally gets one to fall.

[Killakobe81]

Red Rocket is wet. Good game I hope these two meet in the playoffs. Probably best "under teh radar" rivalry of teh past decade. Trash talk, hard fouls. villians: Cuban, JET and we used to have Bowen but I guess now it will be SJAX ...

Any bball fan has to hope we could get a series like we had some years back that went 7 ...

[cheguevara]

without Jax spurs b losing by double digits

[Libri]

Hopefully the new additions are motivating Blair and Bonner to step their game up.

[Killakobe81]

man! this looks like a playoff game

My thoughts exactly.

[Paranoid Pop]

Diaw is in effect , causing Blair and Bonner to play well

:lol

[spurspokesman]

manu beasting

[100%duncan]

:lmao who?

That's another story :rollin

[mazerrackham]

I think Blair's actually played really good D on Dirk, it's just Dirk being Dirk

[Nathan89]

Sg,Sf,Pf-- if these positions aren't playing with energy or just not on we can easily substitute. So much depth.

[spurspokesman]

manu owning roddy

[100%duncan]

TD forcing it

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Bonner's quote

[Killakobe81]

ginobili coast to coast with that beautiful effortless behind the back dribble and the long euro step, touch off the glass

:cry it's beautiful :cry

Sometimes Manu, does travel but I dont think that was one. I would say he travels maybe a third of the time ... on that move. Heck Bynum probably does it 40% on his. Lebron, Wade and Parker travel and get away with it quite a bit ...

[100%duncan]

That's it again you sandwich

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Bonner 3333333333333

[TDomination]

bonner hitting those shots

[loveforthegame]

Really need Duncan and Leonard to step up on offense.

[angelbelow]

Bonner is coming out of his mini-slump. Couldn't have picked a better game.

[ace3g]

Diaw about to check in

[maverick1948]

Matt "lightning fast" Bonner future Spurs PG LOL

[Robz4000]

Bonner 3/3...

[Nathan89]

Bonner's frantic defense on Dirk:lmao

[100%duncan]

Bullshit call ref

[loveforthegame]

Bonner stepping up big time. Good thing with a few other guys struggling.

[Killakobe81]

We?

fans of good high level basketball. No I would never be a Spurs fan ... I just respect you guys.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Diaw!!!!

[angelbelow]

First look at Diaw too. Sweet.

[bklynspursfan]

Diaw is in

[Killakobe81]

Damn. Wright timing TD well ...

[100%duncan]

Fuck you Cardinal you fucking dumbass

[roycrikside]

Fucking A how many times is Tim gonna be fouled in one possession?

[Robz4000]

Fuck, they are laying it on Duncan!

[maverick1948]

Flagrant Foul on Cardinal

[ace3g]

Cardinal going Jason Smith on Timmy

[GB20]

mother fucker cardinal

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

lol Mavs commentators joke about Diaw being near so much Tex Mex.

[biziofromdowntown]

kidd must die now

[Libri]

Cardinal almost erased Tim's face.

[Texas_Ranger]

fucking mother fucker!!

[Killakobe81]

luck you faker fan

original. I Might call you a wasted Sperms fan, since we are being childish ...

[Manu-20]

Fuck you cardinal

[spurspokesman]

that was cheap

[100%duncan]

Fuck this man. We can't stay healthy for 1 game

[cheguevara]

Cardinal handing out broken eye sockets

[loveforthegame]

I think I just broke my remote after that foul.

[roycrikside]

Duncan was seriously fouled four times in one possession and they finally called the fourth one. They still probably won't give the flagrant.

[angelbelow]

fans of good high level basketball. No I would never be a Spurs fan ... I just respect you guys.

lol hemann is such a troll.

[Killakobe81]

lol Mavs commentators joke about Diaw being near so much Tex Mex.

heard that too ... he did get fat. :lol

[biziofromdowntown]

Cardinal u mudafucka

[NASpurs]

Don't let Jack in there, he might get Palace on them.

[Small Fundamental]

Well now this feels like a playoff game.

[spurspokesman]

btw diaw looks like a 3 family house. just put a 4 rent sign on him

[Cane]

Damn I wish the Spurs would return the favor, Mavs always resort to hard fouls when they suck ass versus the Spurs
see: Najera

[Killakobe81]

What is up with splitter? Is he only backing up center now you guys have Diaw?

[bklynspursfan]

Tim likes to create suspense sometimes lol

[100%duncan]

I hope Sjax gonna kick Dirk's balls next possession

[baseline bum]

Nothing dirty there.

[bklynspursfan]

What is up with splitter? Is he only backing up center now you guys have Diaw?

b2b2b this weekend. Pop is just resting him I suspect. Same with Tony

[angelbelow]

heard that too ... he did get fat. :lol

He looks a lot better though. He was gigantic in December.

[roycrikside]

Terry egging the crowd on and fist pumping Cardinal for the foul after Timmy missed one.

[baseline bum]

Godamn, TD!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Duncan: Fuck you bitches!

[ace3g]

TIMMY!! DunCAN

[Small Fundamental]

Epic dunk by Timmy.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Oh shit! Duncan!

[MannyIsGod]

Haha Tim says fuck you.

[spurspokesman]

timmy

[TDomination]

Oh mama!!!!

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy!!!

[biziofromdowntown]

in ur face cardinal, go timmmmmmmmmmmmmmy

[Killakobe81]

duncan is pissed now!!! Duncan has dunked nmore this year than the last 2 years ...combined.

[loveforthegame]

Duncan pissed off.

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy playing with fire right now

[spursince#99]

Tim is mad!!!

[Nathan89]

Yawn is a weak link:lol

[bklynspursfan]

Leonard never misses around the rim

[ace3g]

Diaw still beat most of the players down the court, that will help a lot

[biziofromdowntown]

kill em all!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Greeeen fuck you Mavsfucker

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

Diaw looks FATTTTTTT

[ace3g]

Diaw not looking too lost out there, TP did some good coaching

[benefactor]

That foul really lit a fire under all their asses.

[loveforthegame]

Green reminds me of Neal last season. Mavs killer.

[Killakobe81]

Nice board by Diaw ... Spurs looking more and more legit. Impressive almost every time I have seen them (12 games) ... props.

[biziofromdowntown]

mavs scared right now

[Chachachango]

Fuck, i forgot the spurs played tonight lol. But is good to see Diaw instead Blair on the floor.

[roycrikside]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Jack give Dirk a hard foul next time he gets back out there, just to show them that you can't hurt our guy..

[Manu-20]

Diaw doing some good out there set the screen for danny to get that J and got a rebound not to bad so far and he donst look to lost

[loveforthegame]

Diaw could lose some more weight but he looks much better than he did earlier in the season. It's certainly not affecting his play out there. He actually looks like he's been playing with us for a while the way he's fit in in such a short time.

[jestersmash]

Diaw's definitely been a little lost on offense (positioning-wise). I don't know what you're watching.

[maverick1948]

Anyone noticing Diaw has done more in 5 mins without practice than he did all season before with Charlotte?

[ace3g]

Diaw on Dirk now

[ace3g]

nice defense by Diaw!!!

[TDomination]

boris on dirk, awesome job man

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Great defense by Diaw.

[Small Fundamental]

Perfect defense by Diaw.

[angelbelow]

Picture perfect D from Diaw on Dirk.

[bklynspursfan]

Wow Diaw!

[benefactor]

Diaw with solid man defense on Dirk.