Who sits @ Utah?

[JR3]

I noticed blair and Jackson did not play today. Who do you think Pop will sit tomorrow night here in Utah? I hope Ginobili makes the trip because I didn't get to see him last trip. My hopes are not up too high though...

[DesignatedT]

Manu and Duncan sit would be my guess.

[Giuseppe]

Only (|)'s & (!)'s rest players.

[JR3]

I'm thinking Duncan for sure.

[007nites]

I think Timmy will play.

[manufan10]

Only (|)'s & (!)'s rest players.

Kobe

[Reck]

Only (|)'s & (!)'s rest players.

What happened? You lost the ability to say assholes and pussies Giupp? :lol

[Giuseppe]

Kobe

Kobe Bryant sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night with an injured left shin, the first game he's missed this season.

Lakers longtime trainer Gary Vitti said just before tipoff he decided to put Bryant's left foot in a protective boot to rest the injury.

"It's very painful," Vitti said. "He's been playing with this and it's not getting any better. Really the only way to stop it is to shut him down. That's why I put him in a boot."

[Giuseppe]

What happened? You lost the ability to say assholes and pussies Giupp? :lol

Solly Cholly, you're on the list.

Let us proceed...

[DMC]

I think the big 3 sit tomorrow and Patty Mills and Neal run the show.

[ffadicted]

Ginobili is sitting for sure, the rest is anyone's guess... diaw and duncan are good possibilities

[Spur|n|Austin]

Kobe Bryant sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night with an injured left shin, the first game he's missed this season.

Lakers longtime trainer Gary Vitti said just before tipoff he decided to put Bryant's left foot in a protective boot to rest the injury.

"It's very painful," Vitti said. "He's been playing with this and it's not getting any better. Really the only way to stop it is to shut him down. That's why I put him in a boot."

Y'all are gonna have to get the sand out of his vagina if you wanna compete for a championship season.

[manufan10]

Kobe Bryant sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night with an injured left shin, the first game he's missed this season.

Lakers longtime trainer Gary Vitti said just before tipoff he decided to put Bryant's left foot in a protective boot to rest the injury.

"It's very painful," Vitti said. "He's been playing with this and it's not getting any better. Really the only way to stop it is to shut him down. That's why I put him in a boot."

Kobe

[Giuseppe]

Y'all are gonna have to get the sand out of his vagina if you wanna compete for a championship season.

He already leads the tired old shit bag Duncan: 5-4.

tee, hee.

[Giuseppe]

Kobe

Kobe Bryant sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night with an injured left shin, the first game he's missed this season.

Lakers longtime trainer Gary Vitti said just before tipoff he decided to put Bryant's left foot in a protective boot to rest the injury.

"It's very painful," Vitti said. "He's been playing with this and it's not getting any better. Really the only way to stop it is to shut him down. That's why I put him in a boot."

[Giuseppe]

Duncan or Ginobili will rest, not both.

Culby, how many games will Kobe miss?

I have no idea. He's injured. He doesn't rest like your people.

[manufan10]

Either Kobe rested or your playing the injury card, you're not getting off that easy.

[JR3]

umm... kobe won't be playing in Utah tomorrow night. do i need to change the name of the thread title? lol

[Giuseppe]

Either Kobe rested or your playing the injury card, you're not getting off that easy.

He didn't rest. He was injured.

[JR3]

If i want to go read about kobe or the lakers I will go to their home site aka espn.com

[Giuseppe]

umm... kobe won't be playing in Utah tomorrow night. do i need to change the name of the thread title? lol

Just checkin' assholes. A lot of 'em up here.

[JR3]

Just checkin' assholes. A lot of 'em up here.

THAT is a terrible thread title.

[pgardn]

Kobe never sits and never complains about injuries.

I remember that time he lost his right hand and he still played. He only got off 26 shots, but he played. He is a team guy. Does what it takes to help the team.

And that time he played after he was decapitated. Remember that. Hes a tough guy.

[Slutter McGee]

Just checkin' assholes. A lot of 'em up here.

Successful long time troll is successful.

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

[Spurtacus]

Duncan
Parker
Ginobili
Green

All 4 will rest. Green should rest his shoulders.

[DMC]

He didn't rest. He was injured.

You're about to get a week's rest yourself, Dale.

[pgardn]

If i want to go read about kobe or the lakers I will go to their home site aka espn.com

Im guessin that all of the big 3 play limited minutes.

[Giuseppe]

You're about to get a week's rest yourself, Dale.

Solly Cholly. You're on the list.

Let us proceed...

[Spurtacus]

GTFO of Spurs forum Culburn

[ViceCity84]

Diaw needs to play.
Get his fat ass into shape.

[pgardn]

Diaw needs to play.
Get his fat ass into shape.

Absolutely.

I had no idea he could move his feet so well. We can really use him for longer periods come playoff time.

[Brazil]

GTFO of Spurs forum Culburn

[acoelho1]

Timmy and Manu sit. Tiago will still only get less than 20mins for the game. sigh

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Manu and Duncan sit would be my guess.

[Paranoid Pop]

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN Close
Pop won't divulge who, if anyone, he'll leave behind on this quick jaunt to SLC. Feel comfortable predicting whole team won't make trip.

Could really see Manu staying in SA, maybe even Tim.

[Mel_13]

Tim and Manu. Without the Utah trip, they're on a 5 game, 10 day homestand.

[TMTTRIO]

Manu. He shouldn't be playing back to backs anyways.

[Ice009]

I don't know why Pop didn't try and sit players like Tim and Manu tonight if he's looking to rest them. Why would you not do it at the home game? I'd rather they be available to play for the road game.

[Paranoid Pop]

I don't know why Pop didn't try and sit players like Tim and Manu tonight if he's looking to rest them. Why would you not do it at the home game? I'd rather they be available to play for the road game.

Because your fans paid to see them. And because that means they can stay at home.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I don't know why Pop didn't try and sit players like Tim and Manu tonight if he's looking to rest them. Why would you not do it at the home game? I'd rather they be available to play for the road game.

Because that would be fucking your home fans instead of some no caffeine no alcohol Mormons that I care nothing about.

[DPG21920]

Yeesh Pops needs to do to Diaw what the high school baseball coach used to do to me when I talked during practice

look at me and say "Run"

and then I would run until at the end of practice he would remember he was making me run and tell me to stop.

:lmao baseball

[DPG21920]

"Hey, are you interested in a sport where you can be out of shape, requiring no physical contact and that you can drink and dip during? Baseball is for you kid"

[roycrikside]

I think it's dumb to play everyone in one game and no one in the next game. We should be plenty good enough to win without Tim at home and without Manu on the road.

[Ice009]

Because your fans paid to see them. And because that means they can stay at home.

Since when does Pop care what the fans think?


Because that would be fucking your home fans instead of some no caffeine no alcohol Mormons that I care nothing about.

It's about maximizing the chances to win both games IMO. It seems that Manu played a lot tonight so he might sit tomorrow. If Manu sits tomorrow we have SJ coming back that can fill in for him. Tim on the other hand I thought should have been rested tonight if Pop only wants him to play one of these two games. We don't have anyone that can really fill in for Tim.

If Pop gives a shit about the fans then all I gotta say is START TIAGO.


I think it's dumb to play everyone in one game and no one in the next game. We should be plenty good enough to win without Tim at home and without Manu on the road.

Exactly. The Spurs are deep, so use it. Why would people here say sit everyone?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Are you conceding tomorrow's game? I'm not. The Spurs have a history of winning games JUST LIKE tomorrow.

Even with hindsight, I doubt we win the game tonight without Tim's 16 boards.

[mkurts]

Duncan, Ginobili and Parker, as they all played around 30 minutes today.

[ElNono]

"It's time for me to join in," Ginobili said following his biggest game since returning from a broken hand in March.

Yet he may not join the Spurs on Monday night in Salt Lake City, when the Spurs and Jazz finish an unusual home-and-home in consecutive nights. Someone shouted to Ginobili in the locker room they'd see him when they got back from Utah, though Ginobili said he did not know if he was making the trip.

[Ice009]

Duncan, Ginobili and Parker, as they all played around 30 minutes today.

What's the point of throwing the game away completely. Hasn't Tony played less minutes the last few games? Tim, not sure how he feels so I'm not sure if he needs or wants the rest. Seems like Manu won't play tomorrow for sure looking at El Nono's post above. That was easier to figure out with SJ sitting out tonight.

I just wonder why couldn't Pop have rested Tim tonight? Is DB actually hurt?

[Sense]

I don't think Tony is going to sit it, at least one of the big 3 will play. I think Tim and Manu stay in SA, and Blair and SJAX make up for the minutes.

[TheSkeptic]

What's the point of throwing the game away completely. Hasn't Tony played less minutes the last few games? Tim not sure how he feels so I'm not sure if he needs or wants the rest. Seems like Manu won't play tomorrow for sure looking at El Nono's post above. That was easier to figure out with SJ sitting out tonight.

I just wonder why couldn't Pop have rested Tim tonight? Is DB actually hurt?

I think somebody said that he'd tweeted about hurting himself on a dunk. It was very disappointing since I was hoping the change was permanent.

[JR3]

Spurs can rest whoever, I will still be there tomorrow cheering and expecting whoever is on the floor to win the game. Tough place to play, but I like our depth.

[crellis]

With the blowout wins that the Spurs have enjoyed recently I expect Parker to play (and although he played over 30mins they were pretty evenly spaced throughout the game). Also I wouldn't be surprised if Tim puts in 20 minutes in Utah - he will have to play B2B in the playoffs. Obviously we expect Blair to play minutes in Utah, and if Pop is keen to limit or keep Duncan out all together then hopefully Splitter will be afforded the opportunity to pick up the slack.

And obviously Cpt Jack will get extended minutes with Manu out and I hope that tigger happy Mr Anderson will get an extended opportuntiy whilst Green rests his shoudler.

[Dunc n Dave]

the hits that manu took tonight int he paint make me think it will be Manu and Duncan sitting out. I say they don't even make the flight.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

With the blowout wins that the Spurs have enjoyed recently I expect Parker to play (and although he played over 30mins they were pretty evenly spaced throughout the game). Also I wouldn't be surprised if Tim puts in 20 minutes in Utah - he will have to play B2B in the playoffs. Obviously we expect Blair to play minutes in Utah, and if Pop is keen to limit or keep Duncan out all together then hopefully Splitter will be afforded the opportunity to pick up the slack.

And obviously Cpt Jack will get extended minutes with Manu out and I hope that tigger happy Mr Anderson will get an extended opportuntiy whilst Green rests his shoudler.

We have a home b2b coming up this Wed and Th that he can play in. We also have a road b2b2b next week Mon-Wed. He'll get his chances to play multiple consecutive games. Spurs have almost nothing BUT b2bs left. I think there are only like 2 singleton games left on the schedule.

Pop won't even put Manu and Tim on the plane so that he isn't tempted to use them for that 20 minutes. We'll need them fresh for the LAL/Mem b2b.

[ducks]

sj will play manu minutes tomorrow

[TMTTRIO]

I'm not worried about TP. He's still pretty young and can handle the minutes. He's not on the verge of retiring like Manu or Tim. I can see Manu and possibly Tim not making the trip tomorrow.

[crellis]

We have a home b2b coming up this Wed and Th that he can play in. We also have a road b2b2b next week Mon-Wed. He'll get his chances to play multiple consecutive games. Spurs have almost nothing BUT b2bs left. I think there are only like 2 singleton games left on the schedule.

Pop won't even put Manu and Tim on the plane so that he isn't tempted to use them for that 20 minutes. We'll need them fresh for the LAL/Mem b2b.

I can see where you are coming from and thought about how most of the games left are part of B2B/B2B2B. However I would not be surprised to see Duncan in Utah as Pop probably sees this game as more winnable that some of the other games remaining on the schedule - if the Spurs are seriously chasing HCA for the West then maybe Duncan suits up for this one as opposed to other games away from Texas.

[crc21209]

JMcDonald_SAEN
Danny Green, on the other hand, is in tomorrow. "They told me to get my ass on the plane."

JMcDonald_SAEN
Asked if he was flying with team to SLC, Tim Duncan offered a wordless shrug. As if to say, "I don't know."
about 1 hour ago

JMcDonald_SAEN
Stephen Jackson to Manu, upon exiting arena tonight: "See you when we get back."
about 1 hour ago

JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs playing coy, but wouldn't be surprised if none of Big 3 board flight to Utah
about 1 hour ago

https://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN

[Ice009]

Jeff McDonald is clueless. I don't know if you can take anything from what he says.

[Robz4000]

Betting Tim and Manu are staying in town. If Parker goes with everyone else, I'd give them a solid chance of pulling a win out. Splitter should get extended minutes and hopefully Blair has a monster game to fight for his starting spot.

Also, calling it now: SJax goes off for 30.

[TheSkeptic]

Betting Tim and Manu are staying in town. If Parker goes with everyone else, I'd give them a solid chance of pulling a win out. Splitter should get extended minutes and hopefully Blair has a monster game to fight for his starting spot.

Also, calling it now: SJax goes off for 30.

He doesn't need to start. He needs to handle coming off the bench like an adult.

I like his game but he's not a starting quality big. He'll extend his career and likely perform better off the bench while also giving way for more talented/polished contributors who Tim and the rest of the starters don't have to compensate for.

Just saying...

[SpursFan0728]

Betting Tim and Manu are staying in town. If Parker goes with everyone else, I'd give them a solid chance of pulling a win out. Splitter should get extended minutes and hopefully Blair has a monster game to fight for his starting spot.

Also, calling it now: SJax goes off for 30.

Pretty much what I think as well

[crellis]

Offence wins attendance, Defence wins championships

Can't we have both? :lol

[therealtruth]

Betting Tim and Manu are staying in town. If Parker goes with everyone else, I'd give them a solid chance of pulling a win out. Splitter should get extended minutes and hopefully Blair has a monster game to fight for his starting spot.

Also, calling it now: SJax goes off for 30.

CIA Pop

[Manu-20]

He doesn't need to start. He needs to handle coming off the bench like an adult.

I like his game but he's not a starting quality big. He'll extend his career and likely perform better off the bench while also giving way for more talented/polished contributors who Tim and the rest of the starters don't have to compensate for.

Just saying...
pretty much agree I think he should be a off the bench big and the fifth big in our rotation come playoff time. Pop starting Diaw tonight tells me he has plans on using Diaw and not just letting him rot on the bench when you think about it a big rotation of Duncan,Diaw,Splitter, and Bonner is pretty decent front court and it would be deadly if bonner hits his shots in the playoffs.

[crellis]

a big rotation of Duncan,Diaw,Splitter, and Bonner is pretty decent front court and it would be deadly if bonner hits his shots in the playoffs.

Thats the key - if Bonner is hitting the 3 Ball then the Spurs are going to make some serious noise in the playoffs.

[therealtruth]

Looks like Portland all over again. The Jazz will blow them out by 40. The Spurs will come back and win the next game then sputter along for a little bit.

[TheSkeptic]

@ Manu-20 & crellis

I think that it'll depend on who we play more than anything else. Against a team like say Houston or perhaps the Clippers, I would expect Bonner to make his shots.

Memphis or Chicago? Not a chance.

What concerns me is whether or not Pop will insist on playing Bonner even when he's not making his shots.

Sure his defense and rebounding have gotten better this year, but not to the point where the team can afford to have him out there when he's not really spreading the floor and a guy like Diaw or Tiago is able to score/defend/rebound/help Tim out better.

[Robz4000]

Looks like Portland all over again. The Jazz will blow them out by 40. The Spurs will come back and win the next game then sputter along for a little bit.
Next game would be against the Lakers, so I'd be 100% ok with that.

[crellis]

@ Manu-20 & crellis

I think that it'll depend on who we play more than anything else. Against a team like say Houston or perhaps the Clippers, I would expect Bonner to make his shots.

Memphis or Chicago? Not a chance.

What concerns me is whether or not Pop will insist on playing Bonner even when he's not making his shots.

Sure his defense and rebounding have gotten better this year, but not to the point where the team can afford to have him out there when he's not really spreading the floor and a guy like Diaw or Tiago is able to score/defend/rebound/help Tim out better.

Totally agree with your points above. You're right when you say it comes down to whether or not Pop will presevere with Bonner even when he is not performing against the better defensive teams such as the Grizz & Bulls. I hope that Pop is willing to bite the bullet and recognise when things aren't working as they should and change his method of attack.

[jiggy_55]

It's probably Manu for sure, it seems obvious Jack will be playing his minutes tomorrow in Utah. Maybe Tim as well if Pop finds it necessary, cuz lots will be expected of Duncan against LAL and UTH in 2 days time.

[Slomo]

I don't know why Pop didn't try and sit players like Tim and Manu tonight if he's looking to rest them. Why would you not do it at the home game? I'd rather they be available to play for the road game.

I would argue that although unpredictable, injuries are more likely to happen playing on the road against a physical team like the Jazz in front of a loud crowd.

My guess: Tim, Manu and Tony will not play tonight.

[timvp]

^ :lol @ avatar. That's Tiago's secret code for Manu to cut backdoor.



With Blair and Jackson sitting out, that tells me that Duncan and Manu are the two Spurs most likely not to make the trip. Since Manu took a beating and looked so bad last time on the second night of a back-to-back, I hope he doesn't play. Not playing Duncan tonight will probably allow him to play against both the Lakers and Grizzlies ... which is preferred, tbh.

As for TP, it's tough to say. Pop played him fewer than normal minutes, which could be an indication that he was prepping him for a back-to-back. But if he plays, TP probably has to sit out against either the Lakers or Grizzlies.

It's tough to say but resting the Big 3 tonight and then letting them play both games against the Lakers and Grizzlies could be what Pop's thinking.

[timvp]

Another consideration: If Pop is going to forfeit a game by not playing the Big 3, the Jazz is the perfect team to do it against. If the Spurs were to beat Utah again, they'd probably get knocked out of playoff contention. But if the Jazz win tonight, they are still in the thick of things and it will cause teams like the Mavs and Nuggets to try harder down the stretch.

And honestly, keeping the Jazz alive isn't a bad thing since they don't appear to be capable of beating the Spurs in a playoff series.

[TJastal]

Another consideration: If Pop is going to forfeit a game by not playing the Big 3, the Jazz is the perfect team to do it against. If the Spurs were to beat Utah again, they'd probably get knocked out of playoff contention. But if the Jazz win tonight, they are still in the thick of things and it will cause teams like the Mavs and Nuggets to try harder down the stretch.

And honestly, keeping the Jazz alive isn't a bad thing since they don't appear to be capable of beating the Spurs in a playoff series.

Keeping the jazz on life support isn't worth risking the #1 seed IMHO.

[Splits]

Why is there no report on this if they flew out last night? McDonald has to be one of the worst beat writers in the NBA.

[JR3]

New question: Should I sell my tickets tonight? They are good seats. first row in a corner section.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

New question: Should I sell my tickets tonight? They are good seats. first row in a corner section.

You shouldn't listen to our advice, what do we know. It's your tickets and your money, and it's not ours. Do what you feel.

[bklynspursfan]

Why is there no report on this if they flew out last night? McDonald has to be one of the worst beat writers in the NBA.

Seriously. :lol

He puts it up AFTER the game has started with something like "in case you missed it"

[FromWayDowntown]

Why is there no report on this if they flew out last night? McDonald has to be one of the worst beat writers in the NBA.

It's hardly a secret that Pop prefers to keep things as secretive as possible.

I'm sure that the local media have been told in quite certain terms that if they choose to publicize things that Pop would prefer to have kept private, their access to the Spurs will be seriously limited. Pop completely canceled his weekly radio show with WOAI after a bit about Allen Iverson that Pop publicly criticized during the 2007 playoffs, to offer one example by which he has limited the access of local media who don't toe the line.

I'm not disputing what you say about McDonald, but his seeming inability to report on things like this is more likely a product of his efforts to comply with Pop's edicts than it is a reflection on his ability to report news.

[Paranoid Pop]

The other day TP wrote on twitter that he would do his radio show from Salt Lake but then again Pop might have decided AFTER the game who he was gonna leave home. The radio show is in 1h30min, we will definitely know then, hopefully before.

[bklynspursfan]

It's hardly a secret that Pop prefers to keep things as secretive as possible.

I'm sure that the local media have been told in quite certain terms that if they choose to publicize things that Pop would prefer to have kept private, their access to the Spurs will be seriously limited. Pop completely canceled his weekly radio show with WOAI after a bit about Allen Iverson that Pop publicly criticized during the 2007 playoffs, to offer one example by which he has limited the access of local media who don't toe the line.

I'm not disputing what you say about McDonald, but his seeming inability to report on things like this is more likely a product of his efforts to comply with Pop's edicts than it is a reflection on his ability to report news.

That's a good point.

[JR3]

You shouldn't listen to our advice, what do we know. It's your tickets and your money, and it's not ours. Do what you feel.

New Question: Would YOU sell your tickets for tonight's game, if YOU had tickets.

[Spursmania]

Manu and Timmy

[Mel_13]

New Question: Would YOU sell your tickets for tonight's game, if YOU had tickets.

2 questions:

1. How important is seeing Manu play to your ability to enjoy a Spurs game?

2. It's about 9 hours until gametime. Is there are market for your tickets where you could expect to make a profit or at least break even?

As for me. If I only had the chance to see the Spurs once or twice a season, I'd go.

[JR3]

2 questions:

1. How important is seeing Manu play to your ability to enjoy a Spurs game?

2. It's about 9 hours until gametime. Is there are market for your tickets where you could expect to make a profit or at least break even?

As for me. If I only had the chance to see the Spurs once or twice a season, I'd go.

This would only be my 2nd game this season. Seeing Manu Play is a big deal to me. He is my favorite player. I have them listed for a small profit, I'll see how close someone will come to that. If someone comes close I'll sell them because they are expensive. I'll probably still go but get cheaper tickets.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Doesn't McDonald travel with the Spurs? He probably knows who is not there.

I bet the Spurs asked him not to reveal it.

I think no big 3 tonite.

[Mel_13]

This would only be my 2nd game this season. Seeing Manu Play is a big deal to me. He is my favorite player. I have them listed for a small profit, I'll see how close someone will come to that. If someone comes close I'll sell them because they are expensive. I'll probably still go but get cheaper tickets.

Sensible compromise.

[deibero]

for what its worth, the betting line opened -3.5 san antonio and has come down to utah -2...

theres usually not that big of a drop, unless some injuries are confirmed...

with that 5 point swing at least 2 of the big 3 have to be out!

[Splits]

It's hardly a secret that Pop prefers to keep things as secretive as possible.

I'm sure that the local media have been told in quite certain terms that if they choose to publicize things that Pop would prefer to have kept private, their access to the Spurs will be seriously limited. Pop completely canceled his weekly radio show with WOAI after a bit about Allen Iverson that Pop publicly criticized during the 2007 playoffs, to offer one example by which he has limited the access of local media who don't toe the line.

I'm not disputing what you say about McDonald, but his seeming inability to report on things like this is more likely a product of his efforts to comply with Pop's edicts than it is a reflection on his ability to report news.

It's a good point, and I don't doubt that Pop exerts some influence over what is reported. But it is one thing to have "inside" information that only the team and the reporter may know, like an injury on a player listed day-to-day. It is entirely another when there are dozens of witnesses, i.e. people working at the airport, hotel, restaurants etc which can identify who flew to Utah more than 12 hours ago. It'd be farcical for anyone to expect that to be kept secret, or for a "reporter" to agree to such egregious terms.

[Splits]

for what its worth, the betting line opened -3.5 san antonio and has come down to utah -2...

theres usually not that big of a drop, unless some injuries are confirmed...

with that 5 point swing at least 2 of the big 3 have to be out!

Nice catch, I'm now seeing SAS +2.5 so a 6pt swing.

[Mr Fundamental]

So what's the final situation?

Do they play?

[FromWayDowntown]

It'd be farcical for anyone to expect that to be kept secret, or for a "reporter" to agree to such egregious terms.

And yet, we still don't know what you seek.

I'd argue that with respect to the reporter, his choice is to abide by the restriction or look for new work -- Kevin O'Keeffe can certainly give testament to the problems associated with crossing Gregg Popovich; Jeff Vexler likely can as well.

[Paranoid Pop]

So what's the final situation?

Do they play?


No idea even listening to TP's radio show which make me think he made a conscious effort not to give anything away. Seriously why the fuck does Pop feel the need to go CIA for a regular season game against Utah?

Only thing we know for sure is that Manu didn't make the trip.

[Robz4000]

In b4 Pop actually plans to play everyone tonight

[Duncanoypi]

In Rotoworld.com

Beat writer Mike Monroe suggests that Manu Ginobili could rest in Monday's game against the Jazz.
Ginobili logged 28 minutes on Sunday night and then the Spurs got right on a plane to head to Utah. It's unclear of the aging sixth man was on that plane. Coach Gregg Popovich refused to answer questions about who will be traveling.

[Mel_13]

Who did not make the trip to Utah last night? You said 3 players, is it the big 3

I'm not on team charter, so not able to do head count. Guessing some are left in SA.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN

[Mel_13]

Poor Jeffy. Less than 6 hours before tip and he tweets:

Just to reiterate: I have no clue who did or did not make trip to Utah, or what Pop plans to do with his lineup tonight.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN

[Mal]

CIA Pop at his best

[Spurs Brazil]

Poor Jeffy. Less than 6 hours before tip and he tweets:

Just to reiterate: I have no clue who did or did not make trip to Utah, or what Pop plans to do with his lineup tonight.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN

Worst beat writer of the league. He's so bad that in this tweet he basically admits he sucks

[Mugen]

Jeff sounds a bit testy. The bars in Salt Lake might not be up to snuff.

[Mel_13]

Worst beat writer of the league. He's so bad that in this tweet he basically admits he sucks

He offers very little information that isn't posted on spurs.com and almost nothing of any significance. Worse yet, he's routinely scooped on actual news about the team by reporters from other media outlets.

The latest:

As we reported last night, it's highly likely most, if not all Big 3, stay behind. But no official word. Just an educated guess.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN

[Mal]

It`s almost certain that Jackson and Blair will play. And Danny Green, cause he is playing every avaible minute

[DBMethos]

Poor Jeffy. Less than 6 hours before tip and he tweets:

Just to reiterate: I have no clue who did or did not make trip to Utah, or what Pop plans to do with his lineup tonight.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN (http://twitter.com/#%21/JMcDonald_SAEN)

McFail bringing his usual inside info.

[Splits]

Who did not make the trip to Utah last night? You said 3 players, is it the big 3

I'm not on team charter, so not able to do head count. Guessing some are left in SA.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN

:lol

A true "reporter". Since he can't see it with his own eyes, he can't report on the burning question of the day which involves the only topic he is paid to cover for the only newsrag in town. Amazing.

Didn't a great Texan once say, "You'd be amazed how much work you can get done with telephones and fax machines" or some flavor of that?

[NASpurs]

He offers very little information that isn't posted on spurs.com and almost nothing of any significance. Worse yet, he's routinely scooped on actual news about the team by reporters from other media outlets.

The latest:

As we reported last night, it's highly likely most, if not all Big 3, stay behind. But no official word. Just an educated guess.

http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN (http://twitter.com/#%21/JMcDonald_SAEN)

In other words, they may or may not play tonight. Thanks Jeff! You sure have a finger on the Spurs' pulse.

[ducks]

I think Duncan,Manu, Diaw

[JR3]

I sold my tickets and moved back 20 rows for tonight's game. Saved $200. Still lower bowl, just lowered my risk because who knows what the hell Pop is going to do tonight. I just didn't want to be that guy at this years portland game in $150 seats.

[timtonymanurich]

I have tickets to tonights game. A girl I'm dating bought 8th-row tickets behind the Jazz bench. They're expensive, so I'm going REGARDLESS. Plus the 'action' after the game is raucous!

I'll return and report.

[Splits]

I have tickets to tonights game. A girl I'm dating bought 8th-row tickets behind the Jazz bench. They're expensive, so I'm going REGARDLESS. Plus the 'action' after the game is raucous!

I'll return and report.

Yeah, I hear those Momo girls really deliver the goods. Please report back and let us know if she let you hold her hand. Do they even sell beer at Jazz games?

[Slomo]

Well she bought 8th row seats, so I would say she definitely delivers.

Looking forward to your report timtonymanurich

[Robz4000]

I guess it's gonna be Portland all over again. Ah well, that game was gonna be tough as hell to win even with the Big 3. Tonight, even without the Big 3, the Spurs will have a good shot with SJax, Mills, and Diaw with the team. Utah could very well be without Millsap and Miles too.

[JR3]

yeah, i hear those momo girls really deliver the goods. Please report back and let us know if she let you hold her hand. Do they even sell beer at jazz games?

lol

[Obstructed_View]

I think Duncan,Manu, Diaw

ducks>jmac

[Darius Bieber]

I don't know if you guys can count this as official but I ran into Ginobili about two hours ago at Best Buy - he didn't make the plane to SLC.

[ajballer4]

Yep. I think Gino was a given. Duncan i would guess is out too. Parker plays I think

[TheSkeptic]

^^ So that confirms what most of us were thinking.

Man, Jeff is killing me here. Even if Pop is in running things in the media he should be able to break news ahead of the Salt Lake Tribune at least.

Speaking of which, have they put something out yet?

[Splits]

I don't know if you guys can count this as official but I ran into Ginobili about two hours ago at Best Buy - he didn't make the plane to SLC.

Hey, don't be doing McDonald's job for him!

Oh wait, his job is to read what someone else reports and then repeat it. Nevermind.

Thanks for the anecdote.

[DBMethos]

I don't know if you guys can count this as official but I ran into Ginobili about two hours ago at Best Buy - he didn't make the plane to SLC.

McDonald tweet in 3...2...1...

[TampaDude]

11 game win streak...road game on a B2B...Lakers coming up next...saw this tankfest coming a mile away. Jazz by 20.

[DJB]

Yeah, I hear those Momo girls really deliver the goods. Please report back and let us know if she let you hold her hand. Do they even sell beer at Jazz games?

:lol

[NASpurs]

McDonald tweet in 3...2...1...

:lol

*Jeff reading Spurstalk*

Tweets: Sources say Manu Ginobili didn't make the trip to Salt Lake.

[maverick1948]

Kobe Bryant sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night with an injured left shin, the first game he's missed this season.

Lakers longtime trainer Gary Vitti said just before tipoff he decided to put Bryant's left foot in a protective boot to rest the injury.

"It's very painful," Vitti said. "He's been playing with this and it's not getting any better. Really the only way to stop it is to shut him down. That's why I put him in a boot."

That is the reason the Spurs rest players when they have a minor injury rather than trying to play thru it. OH, WAIT, LA can't do that. They have NO bench to play. :rollin

[cd98]

11 game win streak...road game on a B2B...Lakers coming up next...saw this tankfest coming a mile away. Jazz by 20.

Wait. Don't we have the deepest team in the league? Jazz starters are playing back to back. We should give them a tough game, regardless of who wins.

[E-RockWill]

Duncan & Ginobili were both in the Tone @ Best Buy together today. I know, groundbreaking stuff.
I will color you impressed.

[TampaDude]

Wait. Don't we have the deepest team in the league? Jazz starters are playing back to back. We should give them a tough game, regardless of who wins.

I think Duncan and Ginobili stayed home. I'm gonna LMFAO if the Spurs beat the Jazz in SLC without Timmy or Manu. :lmao

[Mel_13]

Wait. Don't we have the deepest team in the league? Jazz starters are playing back to back. We should give them a tough game, regardless of who wins.

Plus the Jazz aren't anywhere near full strength. Bell and Howard have been down for a while now. Neither Miles (calf) nor Watson (knee) finished last night's game. Lastly, Millsap missed yesterday's shootaround with some sort of illness. He played last night, but was terrible.

[TampaDude]

Plus the Jazz aren't anywhere near full strength. Bell and Howard have been down for a while now. Neither Miles (calf) nor Watson (knee) finished last night's game. Lastly, Millsap missed yesterday's shootaround with some sort of illness. He played last night, but was terrible.

Could be a win-win, then...rest players AND get the W. :hat

[timtonymanurich]

Yeah, I hear those Momo girls really deliver the goods. Please report back and let us know if she let you hold her hand. Do they even sell beer at Jazz games?

Contrary to Popular belief and WIDELY misunderstood about us "Momo's" (WTFreak?!)

We kiss and hold hands, and make out, we (those of us in the highest standing of the Churches standards) just don't engage in pre-marital sex. Oral or other.

Now as this ISN'T a religious thread - let ALONE forum, I'll entertain any questions about the "Momo's" aka "Mormon" Church in an email IF anyone wants to know anything about it. Don't worry I won't try to 'convert you'. I'm very well-versed in the Church and it's Doctrine.

By the way, we're called "Latter-Day Saints" OR LDS. We believe 100% in Jesus Christ and God the Father.

Anyone that mocks the LDS faith doesn't know enough about it.

:soapbox:

*me getting off the 'proverbial soap box'.

GO. SPURS. GO.

[Mel_13]

Did not see Duncan, Ginobili or Parker get off of the Spurs' bus at the arena just now.

http://twitter.com/#!/DJJazzyJody

[TampaDude]

Did not see Duncan, Ginobili or Parker get off of the Spurs' bus at the arena just now.

http://twitter.com/#!/DJJazzyJody

If this is true, then it's gonna be a total tankfest.

Would love to see the bench squeak out a win, though. That would rule! :lol

[Mel_13]

Told the Spurs have a second bus coming. Who knows if they'll be on that.


http://twitter.com/#!/DJJazzyJody

[Robz4000]

If the Spurs' bench wins in Utah, where a Heat (albeit without Chris Bosh) and 100% Thunder team couldn't, I don't know what will turn heads.

[Paranoid Pop]

Why the big secret? What was achieved seriously? It's borderline ridiculous at this point.

[Mal]

Why the big secret? What was achieved seriously? It's borderline ridiculous at this point.

dont know, maybe Pop is messing with Jazz`s scouts reports.

shit is kind of funny

[E-RockWill]

Duncan & Ginobili are in San Antonio.
Don't know about TP9, though.

[Splits]

https://twitter.com/#!/Monroe_SA/status/189496423149076480

Mike Monroe
‏@Monroe_SA

No Manu, Parker Duncan for #Spurs vs. Jazz tonight per pop

[MannyIsGod]

Love watching games like this.

[Mel_13]

Popovich on Duncan, Parker and Manu not making the trip: "It's pretty much a no-brainer, if you look at our schedule."

Smiling, Popovich also reported that George Gervin, David Robinson and Avery Johnson did not make the trip, either.

http://twitter.com/#!/sluhm

[Paranoid Pop]

Popovich on Duncan, Parker and Manu not making the trip: "It's pretty much a no-brainer, if you look at our schedule."

Smiling, Popovich also reported that George Gervin, David Robinson and Avery Johnson did not make the trip, either.

http://twitter.com/#!/sluhm

Why the fuck did he forbid anyone to talk about it if it's a no brainer, he had Manu lie to the press and get embarassed when Sjax yelled that he would see him in two days for what exactly? Did he bet big on the game or something?

[DJB]

I hope Jax drops at least 20+ tonight.

I think this game is still winnable, our bench is THAT good.

[Splits]

Why the fuck did he forbid anyone to talk about it if it's a no brainer, he had Manu lie to the press and get embarassed when Sjax yelled that he would see him in two days for what exactly? Did he bet big on the game or something?

Given your screen name, did you forget to put that in blue?

Anyhow, this could be a fun game to watch. Any guesses on starters? I'm going to guess Blair, Splitter, Green, Leonard, Mills with Jax playing at least 30 min off the bench and leading us in scoring. He basically has a free pass to dominate the game offensively tonight.

The spread has clicked up to Spurs +3.5. Tempted to put a small wager on the Spurs to cover that...

[Mel_13]

Why the fuck did he forbid anyone to talk about it if it's a no brainer, he had Manu lie to the press and get embarassed when Sjax yelled that he would see him in two days for what exactly? Did he bet big on the game or something?

:lol

Why are you so mad?

[DPG21920]

Patty time. Let's see if he can rebound from his only sub par game as a Spur.

[Mel_13]

Given your screen name, did you forget to put that in blue?

Anyhow, this could be a fun game to watch. Any guesses on starters? I'm going to guess Blair, Splitter, Green, Leonard, Mills with Jax playing at least 30 min off the bench and leading us in scoring. He basically has a free pass to dominate the game offensively tonight.

The spread has clicked up to Spurs +3.5. Tempted to put a small wager on the Spurs to cover that...

I'd say Diaw, Blair, Leonard, Green, and Mills starting with Anderson added to the second unit. Keeps as many players as possible in their normal roles.

[Mal]

Still better lineup avaible than half of east could set

[Paranoid Pop]

:lol

Why are you so mad?

Because that's ridiculous to me, usually TP has no filter and on his radio show a few hours earlier I could tell that he made a conscious effort not to tell anything. Manu as I said was embarassed because Pop asked them to keep it secret.

Looks like a pointless CIA Pop power trip to me. In the PO I understand information control but for this game...

[Dr Cox]

he had Manu lie to the press and get embarassed


:lmao Really? wow you are a p*ssy

[Bruno]

Why the fuck did he forbid anyone to talk about it if it's a no brainer, he had Manu lie to the press and get embarassed when Sjax yelled that he would see him in two days for what exactly? Did he bet big on the game or something?

My guess is that the league has send a memo to teams asking them to hide until the last minute when a player wont play for rest reasons.

The league doesn't like when teams tank games. It's bad for TV ratings and attendances. The hiding strategy help both.

[Dr Cox]

Why does it matter that pop didnt tell the media who is playing, chill out...not a big deal...at all.


lol Manu embarassed

EDIT: And what Bruno said... :wakeup

[Paranoid Pop]

My guess is that the league has send a memo to teams asking them to hide until the last minute when a player wont play for rest reasons.

The league doesn't like when teams tank games. It's bad for TV ratings and attendances. The hiding strategy help both.

Ok that would actually make sense.

[Mal]

My guess is that the league has send a memo to teams asking them to hide until the last minute when a player wont play for rest reasons.

The league doesn't like when teams tank games. It's bad for TV ratings and attendances. The hiding strategy help both.

Basicly you are saying that Charlotte should hide their starting 5 up until 5 minutes before the game

[Mel_13]

Because that's ridiculous to me, usually TP has no filter and on his radio show a few hours earlier I could tell that he made a conscious effort not to tell anything. Manu as I said was embarassed because Pop asked them to keep it secret.

Looks like a pointless CIA Pop power trip to me. In the PO I understand information control but for this game...

Where are you getting this about Manu.

And you succeed with information control for the PO as you would any other aspect of the operation; by practicing in the regular season.

[TampaDude]

Basicly you are saying that Charlotte should hide their starting 5 up until 5 minutes before the game

:lmao

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Pop has been LOL'ing his way though this whole damn season so far and I'm LOVING it.

[benefactor]

Love watching games like this.
:tu

[Spurtacus]

Duncan
Parker
Ginobili
Green

All 4 will rest. Green should rest his shoulders.

well 3 out of 4 aint bad

[DMC]

I think the big 3 sit tomorrow and Patty Mills and Neal run the show.
3 out of 3 ain't bad either.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Doesn't McDonald travel with the Spurs? He probably knows who is not there.

I bet the Spurs asked him not to reveal it.

I think no big 3 tonite.

told ya

[timtonymanurich]

My synopsis after having BEEN at the Jazz vs. Spurs game last night:

Spurs 2nd and 3rd stringers put up a decent fight. We SHOULD HAVE won the game, but we lost a 10-pt. lead due to a few untimely missed shots and Tiago Splitter broadcasting where each shot was going just to make it easier to get blocked by which ever Jazz big man happened to be defending him.

Captain Jack was a disdainful 2-13 from the field. There were a few drives to the hoop that Stephen has that he was fouled pretty obvious on, and the stripes swallowed the whistle on. S-JAX did his typical stare-the-official-down for NOT making the painfully obvious call, all three no-calls resulted in Jazz transition buckets.

Devin Harris, can't take anything away from a guy who 'Gary Neals' - Gary Neal (Meaning he pulls up for a random 3 that the defense cannot react soon enough to defend) 2x; BOTH threes at the waning 2 minutes left in the game were the momentum killers for the Spurs and the momentum boosters for the Jazz players/fans. Rightly so. Buckets in transition; ESPECIALLY transition 3's are CRITICAL. They are the shots that if you take them and MISS them you're a frrriggin idiot, but if you MAKE them you're a MAD GENIOUS (Interesting how often those two traits coincide...)

All in all, the refs missed calls on BOTH sides as to be expected in Utah, and We missed/had shots blocked that turned into scoring opportunities for the Jazz. Spurs SHOULD have won the game, but the Jazz caught a few lucky breaks and had the shots fall that they needed.

I don't know what's MORE embarrassing for the Jazz however, the FACT that the Spurs 2nd and 3rd stringers nearly (and SHOULD HAVE) beat the Jazz starters, OR that the Jazz fans were cheering and celebrating their hollow victory over the Spurs as if they JUST won the FINALS.

You decide.

I had some friends gimme crap about the Spurs loss last night, and the ONLY thing I could think to say was, "Well, I'll tell you how it feels to be in the playoffs already..."

ALWAYS shuts them up.

[Mel_13]

I had some friends gimme crap about the Spurs loss last night, and the ONLY thing I could think to say was, "Well, I'll tell you how it feels to be in the playoffs already..."

ALWAYS shuts them up.

:lol

[JR3]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534563_628328982688_116701043_32455530_1934889712_ n.jpg

Glad I sold my tickets and got cheaper ones. Got some one on one time with RC yesterday. That was cool.

[therealtruth]

Devin Harris, can't take anything away from a guy who 'Gary Neals' - Gary Neal (Meaning he pulls up for a random 3 that the defense cannot react soon enough to defend) 2x; BOTH threes at the waning 2 minutes left in the game were the momentum killers for the Spurs and the momentum boosters for the Jazz players/fans. Rightly so. Buckets in transition; ESPECIALLY transition 3's are CRITICAL. They are the shots that if you take them and MISS them you're a frrriggin idiot, but if you MAKE them you're a MAD GENIOUS (Interesting how often those two traits coincide...)


So Pop put one of the slowest Spurs on the fastest Jazz player and was surprised when he took advantage? Harris used to give Parker trouble.