Game Blog: Spurs @ Lakers: April 17, 2012 9:30pm CDT

[Dex]

Both teams played hard.

:lol

Nice of you to join us, Double-D.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Great, great win. Still hollow with no Kobe, but winning in the Staples Center is no easy feat.

Friday we should get a full Laker squad. Truetest.

[Crookshanks]

They played Bynum and Pau both I'm garbage time against us last time. Statement, tbh.

And I like it.

Pop showing scrot against the lakers is always good

I think Timmy was feeling great and he was playing so good - so Pop left him in. Great to see some vintage Timmy! :toast

[Dex]

Your leading rebounder Matt Bonner with 8.

Bynum? 7...

Unreal how the game goes sometimes.

:smchode:

[GSH]

both teams played hard.

:lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

Both teams played hard.

You were watching the wrong game.

[ajballer4]

A+ for Tony, IMO

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Anywhere I can watch the post-game show online???

[roycrikside]

I'm thinking the chances of big three playing tomorrow are like .001%

[DeadlyDynasty]

You were watching the wrong game.

Both teams played hard, my man.

[Mugen]

Great win. Now stay healthy.

[Uriel]

"At Their Best The West's new top team sure looked like in a blowout of the Kobe-less Spurs at Staples Center"

-ESPN front page

What the F is Blair doing in that picture?

[DeadlyDynasty]

Yikes if that's hard... Sad.

Both teams played hard.

[roycrikside]

A+ for Tony, IMO

not to sound too CoM, but I think 7 TOs is too much for an A+. I will say that it was one of the best shooting games I've ever seen from Parker, and the 13 dimes is excellent work too. Overall, probably the best game he's ever played against the Lakers, but I think A would be about fair.

[Crookshanks]

:lol at David's tweet to Charles!!!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Crofl crofl crofl
Anyone see David Robinson's tweet they showed on TNT

[smaka]

:lol at David's tweet to Charles!!!

what did they write?

[GSH]

LMAO - I think there are just as many threads being started in the forums as on the night of the meltdown. Totally bi-polar fan base.

[Cane]

lol @ Shaq singing Davy Crockett and defending San Antonio. Good times.

[Fireball]

7am in Germany ... does the sun always shine brighter after a win against the Lakers?

[angelbelow]

Bonner did a fantastic job on the boards tonight. Any time he grabs an offensive rebound is an A quality game from him IMO.

[Crookshanks]

what did they write?

David said "So now Timmy is the Admiral. I'm honored. Thanks Charles"

[SpursFaninMS]

Box score number that I love: We won by 20 and only hit seven three's. Last year, we had to hit 15-20 three's to win decisively over a good team--a good team with a significant height advantage, no less.

The mid-rangers were falling and I don't know the exact number, but I would guess we were pretty close in points in the paint. We kept a body on Bynum and kept him away from the offensive glass.

The three will be there for us more than likely, but we need to be able to beat good teams without it.

Tony was the aggressive player we need him to be. He should make Sessions and Blake look bad. He did. That is the Tony we have to have to beat the elite teams.

[Fireball]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHmbFNtrU-c

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

LMAO - I think there are just as many threads being started in the forums as on the night of the meltdown. Totally bi-polar fan base.

Yeah, shits me to tears. Grow up, people. :rolleyes

[Legacy]

STFU Barkley! Your big-ass mouf' will NEVER EVER get you a ring! Time to mute him again!! He couldn't analyze himself out of a paperbag!! "Turrrble. Simply Turrrbble." :sleep

[Mel_13]

Yeah, shits me to tears. Grow up, people. :rolleyes

Tomorrow night they'll be complaining because Pop rests the Big 3.

[GSH]

I said it earlier, but I'll mention it again. Everybody ought to remember to thank Gary Neal for his part in this win. He did some good work tonight that really helped with the momentum. But the big thing is that last night he came in and settled the game down, so that Pop could keep the Big 3 on the bench.

I don't know if anyone paid attention to the +/- during the game. Up until late in the fourth quarter, the Big 3 were HUGE positive, and nearly everyone else on the team was close to flat (except, strangely, Diaw). We don't win this game tonight without all 3 of those guys being in, and fresh.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tomorrow night they'll be complaining because Pop rests the Big 3.

Probably. Time the average fan got some long-term perspective.

[therealtruth]

Props to Matthew Bonner tonight. Best game in a whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiile.

Boris played great too.

Bad Game for Tiago but he starts, and the Spurs beat the Lakers by double digits. Hmm........

He prevented Bynum from turning into Wilt.

[timtonymanu]

Tomorrow night they'll be complaining because Pop rests the Big 3.

Especially posters like TJastal.

[therealtruth]

The Spurs don't seem to have any weaknesses if Pop is willing to play Splitter. I like their chances.

[gilmor]

Want to bet?

I won my bet..

[TheSkeptic]

Tomorrow night they'll be complaining because Pop rests the Big 3.

What are you talking about Mel? It's Sacramento. :p:

I was against sitting the big 3 this game because it was the Lakers (who had embarrassed us last game) and because of the effect that had on the standings. If Tim, Tony, and Manu want to sit tomorrow they've earned it with their play tonight.

[Johnny RIngo]

Blair playing 0 minutes makes me damn happy.

[ace3g]

just showed Bynum's post game comments, he was pissed, couldn't hear the whole thing because he was mumbling most of it

[Mugen]

just showed Bynum's post game comments, he was pissed, couldn't hear the whole thing because he was mumbling most of it


Guaranteed a W on Friday.

:lol butthurt
:lol getting schooled by a 35 year old
:lol getting outrebounded by Bonner

[NASpurs]

He said the Spurs "beat us like we just stole something".

[Splits]

I said it earlier, but I'll mention it again. Everybody ought to remember to thank Gary Neal for his part in this win. He did some good work tonight that really helped with the momentum. But the big thing is that last night he came in and settled the game down, so that Pop could keep the Big 3 on the bench.

Neal played his role to perfection tonight. Didn't try to do too much, played within his game, knocked down the shots he's supposed to make and then some. And with the horrible backcourt that is the Lakers, wasn't required to play much defense. Solid outing.

[Robz4000]

What are you talking about Mel? It's Sacramento. :p:
I think the Kings very well may beat the Spurs tomorrow night, even if the Big 3 play. It's the third night of a b2b2b with the Kings on 3 days rest. Considering how well they match up with the Spurs despite their age and the fact it's gonna be one of their last home games, I expect them to go all out.

[Mel_13]

What are you talking about Mel? It's Sacramento. :p:

I was against sitting the big 3 this game because it was the Lakers (who had embarrassed us last game) and because of the effect that had on the standings. If Tim, Tony, and Manu want to sit tomorrow they've earned it with their play tonight.

Of course it makes all the sense in the world to rest Tim, Tony, and Manu tomorrow night, but that game has trap written all over it. While you may not be among those complaining, I guarantee you there will plenty of it if the Spurs lose tomorrow while the Big 3 sit.

[Legacy]

Of course it makes all the sense in the world to rest Tim, Tony, and Manu tomorrow night, but that game has trap written all over it. While you may not be among those complaining, I guarantee you there will plenty of it if the Spurs lose tomorrow while the Big 3 sit.


But what if Manu reallyreallyreallyREALLY wants to play, Mel? Do you object? :p:


ETA: Because he is the (main) one I want to see keep building back up. But yes... of course... his health. It's all just a frustrating thing to witness. *le sigh* :depressed

[Solid D]

Manu forgot how to shoot xxxx FTs !!!

I wonder if it was due to the forearm that Matt Barnes layed into Manu's ribs while he was shooting a corner three. Manu made the shot but he was holding his ribs all the way back down court and to the bench at the time out.

[therealtruth]

Blair got some rest. He should be able to dominate against the Kings.

[T Park]

They played Bynum and Pau both I'm garbage time against us last time. Statement, tbh.

And I like it.

Pop showing scrot against the lakers is always good


I wonder if it was due to the forearm that Matt Barnes layed into Manu's ribs while he was shooting a corner three. Manu made the shot but he was holding his ribs all the way back down court and to the bench at the time out.



Hell have a couple days off before Friday's game so well see how he is then.

[Splits]

Especially posters like TJastal.

How anyone who visits this board and doesn't have this jackass on /ignore escapes me. He is wrong with every take, every premonition, every prediction, every thought. He is basically wrong about everything. He is like the guy who tries to sell you used chewing gum, or the Iraq war 10-years out. He's an idiot. Nothing he says should be read, much less taken seriously. Every prediction he makes is complete and total fail.

[crc21209]

just showed Bynum's post game comments, he was pissed, couldn't hear the whole thing because he was mumbling most of it

Bynum is one of those guys who seems like a hot head and lets stupid shit get to him. He lets his emotions get the best of him which still shows just how immature he is....

[TheSkeptic]

I was exhausted tonight and fell asleep and missed the fucking game.

UNBEAVABLE. :pctoss

I just looked at the box scored. FUCKKKKK
Parker 29/13 shooting 14-20??
Duncan 19/8 shooting 9-14??
Manu 15/6/4 (he and TD 0 TOs)??

TIAGO Starting??? Dejuan DNP-CD??

Bonner EIGHT REBOUNDS?

Rumors of a Duncan MONSTER JAM?

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss

:lmao Yeah. You missed a good one. So...care to fall asleep before playoff games?

[Fireball]

Neal played his role to perfection tonight. Didn't try to do too much, played within his game, knocked down the shots he's supposed to make and then some. And with the horrible backcourt that is the Lakers, wasn't required to play much defense. Solid outing.

It helps if your opponent on the other side is Steve Blake who cannot take advantage of Neals poor defensive skills :lol

[Crookshanks]

I was exhausted tonight and fell asleep and missed the fucking game.

UNBEAVABLE. :pctoss

I just looked at the box scored. FUCKKKKK
Parker 29/13 shooting 14-20??
Duncan 19/8 shooting 9-14??
Manu 15/6/4 (he and TD 0 TOs)??

TIAGO Starting??? Dejuan DNP-CD??

Bonner EIGHT REBOUNDS?

Rumors of a Duncan MONSTER JAM?

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss

It really was an awesome game - sorry you missed it. Tony was on fire and just manhandled the Lakers. Timmy was hitting his outside shots and had a monster dunk that shook the backboard. It was such a fun game to watch!

[TampaDude]

That was an old-fashioned "take 'em out to the woodshed" beatdown last night.

#5 is in sight. Just stay healthy and nobody can stop us.

GO SPURS GO!!!!!