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Dex
04-03-2012, 05:40 PM
http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/nba/teams/1/50x50w/sas.gif San Antonio Spurs at Cleveland Cavaliers http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/nba/teams/1/50x50w/cle_2.gif

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
6:00 PM Central / 7:00 PM Eastern
Quicken Loans Arena
TV: FSSW,FSOH

http://48minutesofhell.com/48minutesofhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tony-parker-san-antonio-spurs-nba-draft-2011.jpg

vs.

http://clippers.ocregister.com/files/2012/02/kyrie-irving-cavs.jpg

Preview: http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/120403_preview

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/dembeatz/spurs_win.jpg

Dex
04-03-2012, 05:43 PM
Cavs' Kyrie Irving to return Tuesday (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7770175/cleveland-cavaliers-kyrie-irving-expected-back-tuesday-night)

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 05:47 PM
Hope we finish them early on.

SpursRock20
04-03-2012, 05:47 PM
15+ point win with none of the big 3 getting more than 30 minutes would be great. And it could happen if they come out strong looking to push.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 05:51 PM
Tough to say. I think the Spurs take this one and I feel like if the Raptors can beat them it should be pretty easy.

That said, for some reason this Cavs team does sometimes play tough against good teams. I'm hoping for a blowout.

Splits
04-03-2012, 05:53 PM
Calling it first: Alonzo Gee with a career high.

DatBoyGood
04-03-2012, 05:57 PM
Wouldn't be suprised ^^

TimDunkem
04-03-2012, 06:03 PM
Great! Andrew Monaco...*sigh*

:sleep

DarkGinobili
04-03-2012, 06:07 PM
:flag:

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:09 PM
I don't like these Cavs announcers

Cry Havoc
04-03-2012, 06:13 PM
Nice start by Leonard. A block and a beautiful pull up jumper.

Splits
04-03-2012, 06:13 PM
I don't like these Cavs announcers

I just learned Tristan Thompson is the next TD

Warlord23
04-03-2012, 06:14 PM
Leonard showing off

foodie2
04-03-2012, 06:15 PM
Great! Andrew Monaco...*sigh*

:sleep

No matter how many times they call him the "fan favorite Andrew Monaco"...he's not.

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:16 PM
Good start for Kawhi. Blair on Jamison is a terrible match up

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:17 PM
2 fouls on Blair: good news

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:17 PM
Blair has no business on Jamison

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:18 PM
Kawhi with the crazy reach

Spurs da champs
04-03-2012, 06:18 PM
I don't understand Pop thinking Green is the best defender on the team & why not put Leonard on Irving?

Warlord23
04-03-2012, 06:18 PM
Early grades: Kahwi A+, Blair F

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:20 PM
Cavs may put 30 on us in the 1st lol

Cry Havoc
04-03-2012, 06:20 PM
Did anyone catch the ridiculous pick that Jamison set? He walked but behind Leonard and jammed a forearm into his back. Wtf.

jestersmash
04-03-2012, 06:20 PM
Duncan's help defense has been absolutely atrocious to start the game. He's been burned at least twice by my eye so far.

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:20 PM
Spurs very weak D to start the game

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:20 PM
Leonard-Green show
Blair is a disaster.

foodie2
04-03-2012, 06:21 PM
Aaaaand it's my cute neighbor Sarah again.

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 06:21 PM
lol Cavs doing what they want... Dejuan still in the starting lineup is just fucked up.

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 06:21 PM
lol we look uninterested

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:21 PM
go spurs go

timvp
04-03-2012, 06:21 PM
I love how Pop uses Danny Green as his whipping boy. Whenever Green makes a mistake, Pop either pulls him or calls a timeout.

Hopefully that will speed Green's development. And it shows that Pop still watches the game when the ball is at the defensive end, even though it might not seem like it anymore :lol

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:22 PM
This game has small ball written all over it
Jackson at PF to play Jamison.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:22 PM
BTW I didn't realize our bench was like 3rd in defensive efficiency. Pretty solid and not surprising

http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/teamstats/12/7/diffeff

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:23 PM
Now Bonner on Jamison... Wow

Cry Havoc
04-03-2012, 06:23 PM
Wow. Jamison is a bitch.

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 06:23 PM
our bigs rotation is so wrong.

ace3g
04-03-2012, 06:23 PM
great Bonner first big off the bench...

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:24 PM
damn...four point play

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:24 PM
Call Jax to play PF

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:24 PM
Wow TP!

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:24 PM
What's Antawan Jamison's career average against the Spurs? Feels like he always burns them, at least to me.

Parker is feeling it!

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:25 PM
Jamison like Al Harrington aka atretch 4
Just killing us at the 4 spot.

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:25 PM
GREAT play Tony!

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:25 PM
Jamison like Al Harrington aka atretch 4
Just killing us at the 4 spot.

DatBoyGood
04-03-2012, 06:25 PM
Tony just playing with them

Spurs da champs
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
Why not Diaw to guard Jamison?

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
TP is looking great

Warlord23
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
Parker scoring at will

Cry Havoc
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
Tony Parker is destroying the Cavs right now. :lol

timtonymanu
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
TP with some nice plays.

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
Tony in 2007 Finals mode

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:26 PM
Parker living in the paint.

Splits
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Why in the hell is Bonner still checking Jamison? That matchup has Jax written all over it.

TP playing like a man possessed.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Parker making things happen

Cry Havoc
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Tony Parker with the assist of the night. Wow.

Splitter always seems to be in the right spot.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Do the Cavaliers even have a true center?

jestersmash
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Tiago Splitter with excellent help defense there.

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Splitter!

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Tiago great help D and the layup on the other end

timvp
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeiiiii

This Tony Parker kid ain't half bad, tbh.

jestersmash
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
And Tony's having an A+ game through the 1st quarter so far. His balance of scoring and assisting has been pretty spot on, imo.

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Talent level between these 2 teams is big.

biziofromdowntown
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Bravo Tiago!

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Do the Cavaliers even have a true center?

Anderson Varejao?

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Hope our boys don't get bored to soon. It could come back to haunt them.

z0sa
04-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Parker going to work

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:29 PM
I want some 4th quarter garbage time to give Mills and Diaw some minutes.

Splits
04-03-2012, 06:29 PM
TP with 9 pts, 4/4 shooting, 4ass. Can't play much better.

LakerHater
04-03-2012, 06:29 PM
http://px9.funformobile.com/d/169/61/1fjdcjav7c/c04a7293e7b.jpg

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:29 PM
Shocked Neal hasn't been in yet

ElNono
04-03-2012, 06:29 PM
Manu with the D... Go Spurs Go! :flag:

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:30 PM
Quietly, our second team is possibly as potent than the first team.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Neal rockin' the high socks again

biziofromdowntown
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Shaved Ginobili is terrible lol

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
This is one of my favorite 5 man units.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
I want some 4th quarter garbage time to give Mills and Diaw some minutes.

Diaw shouldn't be playing in garbage time. I'm sure he'll be in the game soon.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Quietly, our second team is possibly as potent than the first team.

Quietly to the ESPN "experts" and analysts. We all know this team is deep as hell

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Why would anyone want to break up this second unit?

HeroSquad
04-03-2012, 06:31 PM
A clinic by the Spurs on both ends so far

Gagnrath
04-03-2012, 06:32 PM
Bonner had 1 stupid foul and people are complaining about him. He's not been doing bad since then though. Blair was just looking bad and he shouldn't be challenged by size this game. Not sure what to do about him. Gee is doing well why did the spurs give him up again? At the time we had Jefferson at that spot.

Libri
04-03-2012, 06:32 PM
I love how Pop uses Danny Green as his whipping boy. Whenever Green makes a mistake, Pop either pulls him or calls a timeout.

Tony should be glad that he's no longer the only target of Pop's wrath.

timtonymanu
04-03-2012, 06:32 PM
Ehh .. don't like how Diaw is the odd man out right now.

Spurs da champs
04-03-2012, 06:32 PM
This is one of my favorite 5 man units.

Subtract Bonner & add Diaw then I'd agree.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 06:32 PM
Anderson Varejao?

...Oh yeah. I completely forgot about him. :lol

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:33 PM
16-0 run lol

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:34 PM
I really hope Diaw/Mills get in the game soon.

timvp
04-03-2012, 06:34 PM
Please basketball gods, let this team stay healthy.

Please.

ace3g
04-03-2012, 06:34 PM
I'm still worried about no Diaw so far...

z0sa
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
Manage to get a wide open three to end the quarter... Nothing but air. that's just sad.

biziofromdowntown
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
This Cavs team is such a bounch of bad players

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
Bigger mismatch
This game or 2007 Nba Finals?

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
I like how the Spurs are trapping at the top of the key and collapsing in the paint against them. Cavs don't even know what to do.

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
Bonner/Manu/Jack:+13/+13/+14

timtonymanu
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
eyestalker: Spurs once again FUCKING play bad defense. Cavs scored 18 points in that quarter. Real good defensive teams would only allow 10 points. Another fool's good win :pctoss

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
Please basketball gods, let this team stay healthy.

Please.

This.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 06:35 PM
Why would anyone want to break up this second unit?

Because our starting center's a problem.

To the point where I'd rather see Diaw in the 1st line-up.

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:37 PM
Because our starting center's a problem.

To the point where I'd rather see Diaw in the 1st line-up.

That wouldn't affect the second unit.

ace3g
04-03-2012, 06:37 PM
If the game against the Pacers was a rest day for Diaw then he shouldn't be held out tonight with a B2B tomorrow.

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 06:38 PM
Subtract Bonner & add Diaw then I'd agree.

Nope. Diaw would be overkill from a play making perspective and for this particular lineup; his strengths wouldn't be magnified.

You need Bonner for his shooting any weaknesses by Bonner are masked by Jackson and Tiago helping him rotations and rebounding etc.

If Leonard was in there instead of Jackson then I would welcome Diaw in place of Bonner.

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 06:38 PM
10 day contract guy owning Neal.

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:38 PM
Luke Walton sighting

Amuseddaysleeper
04-03-2012, 06:38 PM
How long can the Spurs keep Green in the starting spot? I like his game, but with Blair and Green in the starting 5, that's still too weak.

Hopefully we can replace Green/Blair with Jackson/Diaw

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 06:39 PM
please basketball gods, let this team stay healthy.

Please.

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000

goPaTTY!
04-03-2012, 06:40 PM
why does pop keep playing neal for PG, let patty playy

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:40 PM
If Neal continues to play defense like this
It's Patty Mills time

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:40 PM
If Neal continues to play defense like this
It's Patty Mills time

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:41 PM
Splitter looks solid

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 06:41 PM
excellent D by Manu

spurs10
04-03-2012, 06:42 PM
If Neal continues to play defense like this
It's Patty Mills time
:toast

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:42 PM
Wow, Jackson with a great dish

Pauleta14
04-03-2012, 06:42 PM
I'm still worried about no Diaw so far...


You shouldn't,

It would be a bad message to the rest of the team if a new player, out of shape, not knowing the system suddenly take PT to guys that weren't bad until then...

Diaw will be a great asset for the PO, it's a nobrainer, but I understand why Pop doesn't use him that much for know, he needs time to adjust AND it's also a matter of match-ups...

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 06:42 PM
That wouldn't affect the second unit.

Sorry if I wasn't clear.

What I meant was that people are interested in breaking up the 2nd unit because the starting center is a problem. Green too to an extent but the numbers show he's not that bad.

Starting Diaw wouldn't disrupt the bench I agree.

Again, totally my fault there.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:43 PM
Jackson shouldve taken that

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:43 PM
Diaw!!

ace3g
04-03-2012, 06:43 PM
finally a Diaw sighting

timtonymanu
04-03-2012, 06:43 PM
Finally some Diaw.

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:44 PM
Jackson showed his age on that rundown.

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:44 PM
Sorry if I wasn't clear.

What I meant was that people are interested in breaking up the 2nd unit because the starting center is a problem. Green too to an extent but the numbers show he's not that bad.

Starting Diaw wouldn't disrupt the bench I agree.

Again, totally my fault there.

Diaw for Blair is the one permanent change I would like to see.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 06:44 PM
This big rotation doesn't inspire confidence tbh.

DatBoyGood
04-03-2012, 06:44 PM
3 on Tiago already

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 06:44 PM
That wouldn't affect the second unit.

Playing Splitter more wouldn't affect the second unit either.

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:44 PM
Diaw power

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:46 PM
There's Boris

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:46 PM
TD/Boris now

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:47 PM
Patty!

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:48 PM
Danny boy

DesignatedT
04-03-2012, 06:48 PM
Danny Green :tu

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 06:49 PM
Green torching his exes

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:49 PM
Green playing well against his old team

Slutter McGee
04-03-2012, 06:49 PM
I am not getting this game on tv. Having to watch the play by play on nba.com

I like Danny Green. But I just read Driving Layup Shot : Made

I am confused.

This can not be possible.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:49 PM
Pop with the 12-man rotation.

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 06:50 PM
S-Jax looks slow as hell. He doesn't handle the ball very well either.

DatBoyGood
04-03-2012, 06:51 PM
Greeeeeeeen!

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:51 PM
Ball movement looks might sexy

ace3g
04-03-2012, 06:51 PM
look at that, Diaw straight the basket for a layup, if you give him the opening he will take it

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 06:52 PM
Diaw running point. I love it.

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 06:52 PM
TP to TD to Boris.

That combo could work...

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:52 PM
GREAT play

Slutter McGee
04-03-2012, 06:52 PM
And now I read that Diaw made a layup. This game makes no damn sense when you have to read it.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:52 PM
No Blair this quarter. Good stuff

ivanfromwestwood
04-03-2012, 06:53 PM
Looks Like KL got benched for taking the ball coast to coast and disrupting the offense

DesignatedT
04-03-2012, 06:53 PM
Danny having one of those nights. When this guy gets going he doesn't miss.

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 06:54 PM
No Blair this quarter. Good stuff

Blair usually plays well at the start of the game. Not today, so he doesn't deserve to see the floor for the rest of the half. Maybe a few minutes to start the 3rd to see where hes at but I would prefer to just go with Bonner and Diaw for the rest of the game.

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 06:55 PM
Diaw has to play.

I hope Pop realizes before the playoffs

Richie
04-03-2012, 06:56 PM
Interesting to see Blair not closing out the quarter.

Tbh our defence improved a lot as soon as he went out of the game

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 06:58 PM
I am not getting this game on tv. Having to watch the play by play on nba.com

I like Danny Green. But I just read Driving Layup Shot : Made

I am confused.

This can not be possible.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

Danny Green - Driving Layup Shot: Made

Danny drove and had a layup which is counted as a shot and made it. If he missed it, it would have said missed.

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 06:58 PM
Not sure how much one can place on the rotations right now. Pop has said numerous times that he will be tinkering for a while.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:58 PM
Teams with horrible teams have the best announcers

Slutter McGee
04-03-2012, 06:59 PM
google is your friend. find a free livestreaming nba game for the love of rodney peete

Well I be damned. I found one. I remember desperately trying to find a stream of a rockets/Spurs game earlier in the season and all I found through google was spam. Took me 3 minutes this time. Thanks.

Slutter McGee

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 06:59 PM
Maybe Pop is trying to get Blair fouled out

DesignatedT
04-03-2012, 07:00 PM
Blair :td
Diaw :tu

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:00 PM
Dammit Blair out. Scratch the fouling out part

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 07:00 PM
Blair with the stupid foul

Slutter McGee
04-03-2012, 07:00 PM
Danny Green - Driving Layup Shot: Made

Danny drove and had a layup which is counted as a shot and made it. If he missed it, it would have said missed.

No shit? Really? I couldn't have been being silly since Danny Green misses a ridiculous number of driving layups.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 07:00 PM
Blair smiling after another dumb foul.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:02 PM
Great floor spacing on that fast break

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 07:02 PM
No shit? Really? I couldn't have been being silly since Danny Green misses a ridiculous number of driving layups.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

Ah I see, you were being sarcastic. Blue font is great for that. :lol

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 07:02 PM
Think Green was motivated to play his former team?

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:02 PM
Green having a helluva game

Solid D
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
http://www.vh1.com/shared/media/images/artist/c/clinic/canon/501032_426x104.jpg

Clinic

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
Green ballin

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
strong way to close the quater for the spurs

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
Buckets!

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
Green with a fantastic 1st half.

timvp
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
That might have been the most entertaining half of the seen. A lot of great play :wow

Libri
04-03-2012, 07:03 PM
Green :clap

biziofromdowntown
04-03-2012, 07:04 PM
Danny Green is da man

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 07:04 PM
The more I see Jackson,the more I want Green to remain in the starting lineup.

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 07:04 PM
This game bores me

DesignatedT
04-03-2012, 07:04 PM
Man Danny looks good tonight.

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 07:04 PM
guess who's the only Spur that got a minus after the 1st half............. yea, it's Dejuan.

ViceCity84
04-03-2012, 07:04 PM
Superb 1st half by Spurs except Blair.

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 07:05 PM
the more i see jackson,the more i want green to remain in the starting lineup.

+1

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Diaw for Blair is the one permanent change I would like to see.

I wouldn't be complaining if that happened. :toast

z0sa
04-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Damn everyone looking great out there. staaaaaaaaaaaacked

EVAY
04-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Watching Manu in a game like this just reminds you how much we miss him when he is not around.

His defense is better than another big shot maker on the floor for the final score.

timtonymanu
04-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Dominating half.

Let's hope the Spurs have a comfortable enough lead throughout because tomorrow's game will be difficult.

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 07:05 PM
That might have been the most entertaining half of the seen. A lot of great play :wow

To be nitpicky, I wish we were up by a lot more. That way we can get the big 3 some rest, Diaw/Mills some additional playing time, and let Green continue to go crazy against the team who drafted him.

DesignatedT
04-03-2012, 07:06 PM
Jackson is fine off the bench. The real question is do you put Manu back in the SL and if you do, do you put KL or DG on the bench?

EVAY
04-03-2012, 07:06 PM
You know, those Cleveland fans have got to really be basketball freaks to keep paying money and showing up to watch that team.

SpurinDallas
04-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Lets get up by 25 toward the end of the 3rd so we can sit our starters

BigTDoe
04-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Manu is so efficient right now. Please stay healthy!

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Spurs with 20 rebounds and 15 assists in the first half. :lol Don't think I've ever seen those two numbers so close together at the half.

Solid D
04-03-2012, 07:07 PM
1st half. 15 layups and 6 threes.

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:08 PM
Jackson is fine off the bench. The real question is do you put Manu back in the SL and if you do, do you put KL or DG on the bench?
I would keep manu on the bench but obviously have him on the floor much more in the playoffs and to finish games off I just like him and jackson coming off the bench it helps out the bench a ton with their passing add boris and the playmaking on our bench is great

Horse
04-03-2012, 07:08 PM
Man this is beautiful to watch! I love what I'm seeing from the Spurs, but I just keep thinking man the cavs really suck!

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 07:08 PM
Jackson is fine off the bench. The real question is do you put Manu back in the SL and if you do, do you put KL or DG on the bench?

I'd leave Green in the SL, Manu can take his place in the closing line-up.

urunobili
04-03-2012, 07:08 PM
Damn everyone looking great out there. staaaaaaaaaaaacked

Blair and Neal say hi...

EVAY
04-03-2012, 07:09 PM
I would keep manu on the bench but obviously have him on the floor much more in the playoffs and to finish games off I just like him and jackson coming off the bench it helps out the bench a ton with their passing add boris and the playmaking on our bench is great

Thing is Manu helps the youngsters learn the game.

DesignatedT
04-03-2012, 07:09 PM
I'd leave Green in the SL, Manu can take his place in the closing line-up.

So you leave Tony,Green,Leonard as the starting backcourt in the playoffs?

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 07:10 PM
2nd unit=1st unit <--- we're just that stacked

NASpurs
04-03-2012, 07:10 PM
Matt Bonner with +12 even though all he has to show for it is a rebound, a missed three and a foul. :lol

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 07:10 PM
To be nitpicky, I wish we were up by a lot more. That way we can get the big 3 some rest, Diaw/Mills some additional playing time, and let Green continue to go crazy against the team who drafted him.

I don't know that letting Diaw/Mills play more in the second half either way would cause some sort of an epic meltdown...

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 07:11 PM
So you leave Tony,Green,Leonard as the starting backcourt in the playoffs?

yes

timvp
04-03-2012, 07:12 PM
This game bores me

NASF in a nutshell, tbh.


Matt Bonner with +12 even though all he has to show for it is a rebound, a missed three and a foul. :lol

You don't question the King. You just enjoy it :smokin

EVAY
04-03-2012, 07:12 PM
Matt Bonner with +12 even though all he has to show for it is a rebound, a missed three and a foul. :lol

I think he only took one shot, though, didn't he? I mean it wasn't like he was missing a lot, and his defense has really picked up this year.

He isn't half bad on defense these days, imo.

z0sa
04-03-2012, 07:12 PM
Blair and Neal say hi...

true about blair... at least neal hit a shot

ElNono
04-03-2012, 07:13 PM
I don't know that letting Diaw/Mills play more in the second half either way would cause some sort of an epic meltdown...

Why do you hate Matt Bonner? :lol

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:13 PM
Jackson is fine off the bench. The real question is do you put Manu back in the SL and if you do, do you put KL or DG on the bench?


Personally I like Manu and Jackson off the bench. Especially if Green gains some sort of consistency.

Parker
Green
Leonard
Bonner
Duncan

Neal
Manu
Jackson
Diaw
Splitter

timvp
04-03-2012, 07:13 PM
Tbh, I don't change the starting lineup until it stops working well. Pop would be crazy to tinker too much with as amazing as the Spurs have been playing offensively.

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:13 PM
I think he only took one shot, though, didn't he? I mean it wasn't like he was missing a lot, and his defense has really picked up this year.

He isn't half bad on defense these days, imo.
Matt bonners defense has improved much more this season but is it just me or does it seem his defense has even picked up even more since RJ left

Robz4000
04-03-2012, 07:16 PM
Usually I'm screaming at my tv during Spurs games. Tonight, other than Blair being retarded. I haven't been. Good to see the Spurs playing so well. One thing you can notice is that whole good D in spurts they've been doing the past few weeks. They may not have an elite D, but for stretches they can really turn it on. Is that gonna be enough in the playoffs, though?

jestersmash
04-03-2012, 07:16 PM
I just saw Danny chuck 3 three point shots in pre-2nd half shoot-around and scream "Damn!" after the third attempt.

I'm not sure if I should interpret that as "Damn, I can't hit a shot right now!" or "Damn, I can't miss!" :lol

Gagnrath
04-03-2012, 07:18 PM
Neal wasn't really that bad, not good, but not bad. Slightly below Average just looks sorta bad when everything else is flowing well. He's ugly when at the point but looks smooth playing sg. I really kinda wish he was an inch and a half taller with each arm two inches longer.

Cavs miss verejo alot earlier in the year when he was in and Irving was a bit hotter they were looking like a pretty good bet to be 7th or 8th in the east. They aren't a good team but they aren't as bad as they looked in that first half but between injuries and the season deflating on them because of it the team as a whole has looked rough the last couple of weeks.

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 07:20 PM
Why do you hate Matt Bonner? :lol

Sorry I forgot about him. :lol

urunobili
04-03-2012, 07:20 PM
Tbh, I don't change the starting lineup until it stops working well. Pop would be crazy to tinker too much with as amazing as the Spurs have been playing offensively.

Slid take. DeJuan and the Spurs looked like shit when he was benched for McDyess before the beginning of the playoffs...

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:21 PM
Timmy calling the play. Good stuff

EVAY
04-03-2012, 07:21 PM
Matt bonners defense has improved much more this season but is it just me or does it seem his defense has even picked up even more since RJ left

I hadn't thought about that but you may be right.

His (Bonner's) first half stats are about the same as jackson's with about the same amount of time.

Let's face it, the first half was everybody giving the ball to Green, which was fine since he was hitting them.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Parker schooling Parker

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Blair with 4!!! Nice

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Blair is HORRIBLEEEE

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Blair go fuck yourself

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Blair.....

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 07:23 PM
Diaw instead of Blair. I could get used to this.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:23 PM
Wow lol

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:23 PM
Here comes the 30 point quarter

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:23 PM
Tp 2222222222222

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:24 PM
Lmao Diaw getting fancy. What the hell was that

Robz4000
04-03-2012, 07:24 PM
Suddenly the Cavs seem to be getting all the rebounds and the Spurs are playing slow and sloppy...

Texas_Ranger
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
stupid plays

Robz4000
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Now they're turning the D up!

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Green dissing Timmy. He hasn't dunked in a while lol

angelbelow
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Matt bonners defense has improved much more this season but is it just me or does it seem his defense has even picked up even more since RJ left

Team defense in general improves with RJ gone. When you have long, solid defenders/rebounders like Leonard and Jackson at the 3 position, everyone benefits.

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Leonard is awesome

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Blair with 4!!! Nice

Even Blair wants to see the Duncan/Diaw combo

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:26 PM
Love when TP is knocking down that shot

skin
04-03-2012, 07:26 PM
diaw instead of blair. I could get used to this.
+1

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:26 PM
and just like that spurs lead is back to 20

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 07:26 PM
Tony J is on

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:26 PM
Even Blair wants to see the Duncan/Diaw combo

I don't blame him. I'm always quick to knock Blair, but there are some games he can be useful, but this game from the tip he has been pretty bad

goPaTTY!
04-03-2012, 07:28 PM
put patty in :DDD, unless u want tony injured

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:28 PM
What are your guys thoughts on tomorrows game?

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:29 PM
Parker with that layup off the wrong leg. So pretty... So so pretty

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:29 PM
Tony beastin

TheSkeptic
04-03-2012, 07:29 PM
What are your guys thoughts on tomorrows game?

I'm not entirely sure. Boston seems to play either really well or really not. That said, they're much better competition than the Cavs.

Robz4000
04-03-2012, 07:31 PM
Leonard's quietly become one of the Spurs' best, if not the best, free throw shooter.

Spurs Brazil
04-03-2012, 07:31 PM
I hope we don't see TP and TD again tonight

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:31 PM
man I hope Diaw takes blairs min in the playoffs I think a froncourt of Duncan,splitter,diaw and bonner is actully good defensivley and offensivley

SpursNextRomanEmpire
04-03-2012, 07:31 PM
Not sure if it's been said yet, but these Cavaliers announcers are very good. I'm enjoying listening to them.

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:31 PM
I'm not entirely sure. Boston seems to play either really well or really not. That said, they're much better competition than the Cavs.

Right. They've been on and off and they always play us well. They beat Miami playing really only 8 guys I think. While we are playing on a B2B I think our depth will be a plus. That's why it's important to play everyone low minutes

Warlord23
04-03-2012, 07:32 PM
Tim/Tony are done for the night if the second unit can continue their great play

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:32 PM
What are your guys thoughts on tomorrows game?
Going to be tough back to back but not to bad since we are blowing open this game

Manu-20
04-03-2012, 07:32 PM
nice cut patty

Robz4000
04-03-2012, 07:32 PM
Patty is a pure shooter

SanAntonioSpurs23
04-03-2012, 07:32 PM
Mills!!!!!!!!1

bklynspursfan
04-03-2012, 07:33 PM
Not sure if it's been said yet, but these Cavaliers announcers are very good. I'm enjoying listening to them.

Like I said before, bad teams announcers are always good :lol

They're not hostile at all.

Robz4000
04-03-2012, 07:33 PM
Looks like Cleveland is learning something. That was perfect ball movement.

loveforthegame
04-03-2012, 07:34 PM
Mills continues to impress. :tu

Mel_13
04-03-2012, 07:34 PM
Patty is not shy with his shot..

timtonymanu
04-03-2012, 07:34 PM
That's why I'm a big Patty fan :tu

spursince#99
04-03-2012, 07:34 PM
Mills is a chucker. Not a good sign.