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

[Gagnrath]

After a dominating front court performance for the Lakers against the spurs roughly a week ago tonight on TNT in the midst of a 3 game road trip the San Antonio Spurs travel to Los Angeles seeking revenge. Kobe Bryant will still be unable to shoot his team to defeat due to Mike Brown ordering him to the bench with "injuries".

[DBMethos]

Ftl

[honestfool84]

great game blog!

[anonoftheinternets]

lol op ...

[anonoftheinternets]

i s'pose there is no update on if the spurs are playing full strength?

[chazley]

Aw that's pitiful, you can tell OP put some work into his post. Take it easy on him.

[anonoftheinternets]

I've sent longer text messages to a girl that took me <2 minutes to write...and that's using the ABC setting on a primitive flip-phone.

judging by ur username maybe sending "long" text messages to a girl is not exactly in her best interest or legal for that matter. :lol

[Cant_Be_Faded]

FTL

hope we play this game for real

[Gagnrath]

It wasn't really that much thought, There was a rumor of resting players tonight from various sources, but sounded like unfounded speculation so I didn't put it in the initial post. Some of my other blog intros earlier in the year were a bit more informative but it was intended to be a bit humorous while informative and not super time consuming. (about 3 minutes of checking to see if anything had been confirmed about spur players resting).

[DeadlyDynasty]

I will not show up if the Lakers lose.

[anonoftheinternets]

I will not show up if the Lakers lose.

not sure that anyone cares...

[wut]

Ok so here goes nothing:

Q: Will Pop dare play Splitter and Duncan together against the Lakers?
PREDICTION:
Nope....especially not in a regular season game.

Q: So we can rule out being able to size up against the Lakers....so what's next?
A: SPACING! Spurs need to play a high pick-n-roll game to pull Laker bigs out of the paint.

Q: Will Parker play better?
Prediction:
Not likely...the guy was afraid to take the physical contact in the last game, due to it being a regular season matchup. Parker knows that for the Spurs to have any hope in winning, he will have to take a lot of physical contact; he won't see a regular season game as a necessary time to take the contact.

Q: Will Spurs win the game?
PREDICTION:
Not likely. Pop only cares about playing competitively while maintaining the healthiness of his club. He isn't caught up in the moral victories of a regular season game.

Q: Does losing mean anything?
A:
Sure....Lakers will be pumped to give the Spurs ( a team that is getting more props than them this season and who they have dominated) another loss; they are all about moral victories, it is how they improve their team. On the other side of the coin I see this differently than some. The Spurs will come out of these loses with anger, not broken as some may seem to think. Anger is sometimes a good motivator, especially for players like Manu and Duncan who seem to thrive on it.

You add all these together and it means a Spurs/Lakers playoff series would be much more hard-fought than is being predicted.

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[Robz4000]

Tbh, even if the Big 3 don't play, I think this game will be competitve. Not saying the Spurs will win, but almost everyone outside Tim, Tony, and Manu played bad too and will want to prove themselves. Green and SJax, two of the only players to not fold, will continue to play without fear of the Lakers. Might be enough for a win if Bynum and Gasol aren't motivated to play at a high level.

[100%duncan]

Can't watch the game. Cheer for me guys! :lol :flag: :flag: :flag:

[wut]

Tbh, even if the Big 3 don't play, I think this game will be competitve. Not saying the Spurs will win, but almost everyone outside Tim, Tony, and Manu played bad too and will want to prove themselves. Green and SJax, two of the only players to not fold, will continue to play without fear of the Lakers. Might be enough for a win if Bynum and Gasol aren't motivated to play at a high level.
Well the one thing I can say is that we can always hope that the Spurs will play more loose because they are not expected to win the game.

[EVAY]

Tbh, even if the Big 3 don't play, I think this game will be competitve. Not saying the Spurs will win, but almost everyone outside Tim, Tony, and Manu played bad too and will want to prove themselves. Green and SJax, two of the only players to not fold, will continue to play without fear of the Lakers. Might be enough for a win if Bynum and Gasol aren't motivated to play at a high level.

Unfortunately, the critical words in your post are "aren't motivated'. In other words, only if the Lakers don't bother?

[bklynspursfan]

Not that it matters but the last time we played LA on TNT was it the famous McDyess last second tip in?

[VBM]

http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2012/03/08/gallery-spurs-dancerx-large.jpg

[DJB]

Not that it matters but the last time we played LA on TNT was it the famous McDyess last second tip in?

AW7w27d7oKU

[ajballer4]

Not that it matters but the last time we played LA on TNT was it the famous McDyess last second tip in?

Believe so. The scrub game may have been after that on TNT

[anonoftheinternets]

Not that it matters but the last time we played LA on TNT was it the famous McDyess last second tip in?

saw that game live :) .. good times! ... everyone around me was crushed .. :lol

[DJB]

Haha, this view/audio is so much better:

KrmeeZrF0pc

[bklynspursfan]

Believe so. The scrub game may have been after that on TNT

Ah right... Wasn't sure if that was ESPN or not.

[bklynspursfan]

Dice was such a hard worker man.

[bklynspursfan]

Haha, this view/audio is so much better:

KrmeeZrF0pc

nice 1!

[foodie2]

So am I correct that there will not be a local broadcast of this? Because nothing could make me stay up and lose sleep just to watch it on TNT.

[Robz4000]

Unfortunately, the critical words in your post are "aren't motivated'. In other words, only if the Lakers don't bother?
More like if Bynum and Gasol play more down to Earth, or if MWP and Barnes don't become the second coming of MJ. Spurs were competing with the Lakers despite Tony and Manu never showing up, and Duncan being of little help defensively. It was only in the third quarter, when the Lakers couldn't miss, did the game get out of hand.

[DeadlyDynasty]

More like if Bynum and Gasol play more down to Earth, or if MWP and Barnes don't become the second coming of MJ. Spurs were competing with the Lakers despite Tony and Manu never showing up, and Duncan being of little help defensively. It was only in the third quarter, when the Lakers couldn't miss, did the game get out of hand.

More down to earth than our bigs shooting 36% last time?:lmao

[Robz4000]

More down to earth than our bigs shooting 36% last time?:lmao
You mean MWP and Blake were hitting fadeaway 3-pointers left and right is normal? This coming from the guy who gave up on his team earlier in the season?

[11:10]

You mean MWP and Blake were hitting fadeaway 3-pointers left and right is normal? This coming from the guy who gave up on his team earlier in the season?
the game was over then, no pressure they just threw them up went in

[Robz4000]

the game was over then, no pressure they just threw them up went in
It started in the 3rd. As DD said, Bynum/Gasol were shooting poorly despite raping the Spurs on the boards. It was MWP and the bench carrying the team offensively, which doesn't happen 9 times out of 10 (except with Kobe out :lol).

[11:10]

that's how they've been playing since kb got hurt

[Manu-20]

It started in the 3rd. As DD said, Bynum/Gasol were shooting poorly despite raping the Spurs on the boards. It was MWP and the bench carrying the team offensively, which doesn't happen 9 times out of 10 (except with Kobe out :lol).
The spurs actully had a chance to get the lead down to single digits even 8 if I recall but they just missed open shots like on 3 straight possesions to end the 3rd

[DeadlyDynasty]

You mean MWP and Blake were hitting fadeaway 3-pointers left and right is normal? This coming from the guy who gave up on his team earlier in the season?

I'm not a dumbass like you, I know my team's limitations.

You think the Spurs can win a title. That makes you stupid.

[Robz4000]

that's how they've been playing since kb got hurt


(except with Kobe out :lol).

[Robz4000]

I'm not a dumbass like you, I know my team's limitations.

You think the Spurs can win a title. That makes you stupid.
Stupid for actually caring about my team? Yaok. Go ahead and watch your Doyers continue to be irrelevant.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Stupid for actually caring about my team? Yaok. Go ahead and watch your Doyers continue to be irrelevant.

That makes no sense whatsoever in the context of what we're talking about.

Caring and being realistic are not mutually exclusive. Doesn't that make sense to you, or is your brain that dumb that you can't even get that?

[z0sa]

Spurs need to adjust their rotation. Last game, their only answer to being doubled up on the boards was packing the paint and letting MWP and company rip us to shreds. Cmon Pop, do what you gotta do and play Splitter and Diaw big minutes.

[Obstructed_View]

Rosters submitted yet?

[Robz4000]

That makes no sense whatsoever in the context of what we're talking about.

Caring and being realistic are not mutually exclusive. Doesn't that make sense to you, or is your brain that dumb that you can't even get that?
The argument is about tonight's game, not whether either team can win a championship. You just threw it out there because the context of our conversation wasn't working in your favor.

To be honest, you're right down there with Narutoluva and Kool-Aids: you only care about your team when it's winning, and when it isn't you feign disinterest. All three of you come off as true bandwagoners. At least Cully is here win or lose, despite his tiring material (then again he's jumped franchises more times than you've prolly passed a college class).

[slick'81]

the calm before the storm

[100%duncan]

Spurs need to adjust their rotation. Last game, their only answer to being doubled up on the boards was packing the paint and letting MWP and company rip us to shreds. Cmon Pop, do what you gotta do and play Splitter and Diaw big minutes.

He wont. We all know that.

[Splits]

That makes no sense whatsoever in the context of what we're talking about.

Caring and being realistic are not mutually exclusive. Doesn't that make sense to you, or is your brain that dumb that you can't even get that?

GTFO of our game thread. Go downstairs, or better yet, to the bowels of humanity (http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=144374&start=50&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=)

[NASpurs]

Jeff McDonald (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN): Everyone in for Spurs tonight at LAL. 2 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/statuses/192424977352499200)

:wow

[Spurs da champs]

All available according to Jeff McDonald!

[foodie2]

Everyone in tonight per McDonald.

[Splits]

The argument is about tonight's game, not whether either team can win a championship. You just threw it out there because the context of our conversation wasn't working in your favor.

To be honest, you're right down there with Narutoluva and Kool-Aids: you only care about your team when it's winning, and when it isn't you feign disinterest. All three of you come off as true bandwagoners. At least Cully is here win or lose, despite his tiring material (then again he's jumped franchises more times than you've prolly passed a college class).

If this weren't a game thread....

/thread

[DatBoyGood]

Everyone is playing tonight!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Everyones playing!! WOo! I can't wait to watch!!

[NASpurs]

Dave McMenamin (http://twitter.com/mcten): Popovich on his "DNP - Old" listing for Tim Duncan this season: "I won't be doing that again. Some people didn't find it too humorous"

:lmao I don't get what's so bad about it that people got butt hurt about that.

[Josepatches_]

Jeff McDonald (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN): Everyone in for Spurs tonight at LAL. 2 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/statuses/192424977352499200)

:wow



Nice move.

Let's going to win this one. They can rest in SA.

[DeadlyDynasty]

The argument is about tonight's game, not whether either team can win a championship. You just threw it out there because the context of our conversation wasn't working in your favor.

To be honest, you're right down there with Narutoluva and Kool-Aids: you only care about your team when it's winning, and when it isn't you feign disinterest. All three of you come off as true bandwagoners. At least Cully is here win or lose, despite his tiring material (then again he's jumped franchises more times than you've prolly passed a college class).

Oh yeah?...care to recap the posts?

You: Lakers had a fluke game.

Me: Lakers bigs shot 36%

You: [excuses and whining], then you changed the subject with the "You gave up on your team!" pissy pants spurfan routine.

Me: I said I've been here all along (which I have), but that I'm realistic and not some sunshining ignorant faggot like yourself.

You: You responded with the quintessential gnsf "I'm a good fan b/c I think they can win:cry:cry:cry!" bullshit.

Me: I pointed out the fallacy in your line of thinking

You: More crying and excuses about changing the subject (that you initially changed:lol)


Don't you feel stupid now?

[Robz4000]

Glad to see Pop is showing balls. Win or lose I can't complain now.

[TheSkeptic]

Thank goodness everyone's playing. Let's just do what we can then.

[Tp9gospursgo]

Everyone's available & ready to go," Pop said. "Of course, they were available and ready to go last time we played, and we got humiliated." Let's hope its a different outcome tonight!! GSG!

[NASpurs]

Jeff McDonald (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN): "Everyone's available & ready to go," Pop said. "Of course, they were available and ready to go last time we played, and we got humiliated." 1 minute ago (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/statuses/192426680151846912)

Pop with more encouraging words. :lol

[Josepatches_]

Lol Pop..

humiliated and you have no answer when you could play Duncan /Splitter together

[DeadlyDynasty]

GTFO of our game thread. Go downstairs, or better yet, to the bowels of humanity (http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=144374&start=50&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=)

Cry some more. it might help.

[Robz4000]

Oh yeah?...care to recap the posts?

You: Lakers had a fluke game.

Me: Lakers bigs shot 36%

You: [excuses and whining], then you changed the subject with the "You gave up on your team!" pissy pants spurfan routine.

Me: I said I've been here all along (which I have), but that I'm realistic and not some sunshining ignorant faggot like yourself.

You: You responded with the quintessential gnsf "I'm a good fan b/c I think they can win:cry:cry:cry!" bullshit.

Me: I pointed out the fallacy in your line of thinking

You: More crying and excuses about changing the subject (that you initially changed:lol)


Don't you feel stupid now?

If you read my last post, I mentioned how I never brought up the idea of the Spurs winning a championship. You mentioned it after I pointed out how the last game went in the 3rd quarter. Hence, I didn't bring it up first, you did in order to try to make yourself seem like you had all the facts. I think the butthurt from all the rape downstairs is getting to you. Also, your insults towards everyone's general intelligence is getting pretty overused. Are you trying to hide some lack of mental ability?

[silverblk mystix]

Jeff McDonald (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN): "Everyone's available & ready to go," Pop said. "Of course, they were available and ready to go last time we played, and we got humiliated." 1 minute ago (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/statuses/192426680151846912)

Pop with more encouraging words. :lol



Pop throwing out a little challenge to his team....this is more like it...win or lose...at least it is time for a battle cry...fuck this pussy tank a Pop....

Let's see if the team responds to the last ass kicking they suffered at the hands of these fuckers....

[NASpurs]

I feel good about tonight. I mean, yeah of course, the size of the Lakers front court is imposing and the Spurs can't make Blair grow six more inches but tonight the Spurs are going in with a better rhythm than last game. Hopefully some of the shots Parker and others were missing will go in tonight.

I don't know; we'll see.

[z0sa]

Glad to see Pop is showing balls. Win or lose I can't complain now.

Provided he doesn't play them limited minutes.

[loveforthegame]

Glad to hear everyone is playing tonight. Win or lose I'm sure the guys are going to come out with more aggressiveness, energy, and something to prove.

Go Spurs!!

[timtonymanu]

:lol humiliated
:lol thinking you can counter the Lakers' front line with short Blair and soft Bonner.

Good to see the Big 3 playing. Hopefully they play much better because they are still recovering from that last Laker game.

[TheSkeptic]

:lol humiliated
:lol thinking you can counter the Lakers' front line with short Blair and soft Bonner.

Good to see the Big 3 playing. Hopefully they play much better because they are still recovering from that last Laker game.

Tim played about as well as I'd expect given the circumstances. I think Tony and Manu will likely play better at the very least.

[Libri]

Jeff McDonald (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN): Everyone in for Spurs tonight at LAL. 2 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/statuses/192424977352499200)

:wow


Bringing out the big guns. :makemyday

[Robz4000]

Provided he doesn't play them limited minutes.
Nah, if they get raped early, might as well save them and get the win in Sacramento tomorrow.

[Proxy]

Dave McMenamin (http://twitter.com/mcten): Popovich on his "DNP - Old" listing for Tim Duncan this season: "I won't be doing that again. Some people didn't find it too humorous"

:lmao I don't get what's so bad about it that people got butt hurt about that.


Haha... that's old school. Glad to hear him say that.

[DeadlyDynasty]

If you read my last post, I mentioned how I never brought up the idea of the Spurs winning a championship. You mentioned it after I pointed out how the last game went in the 3rd quarter. Hence, I didn't bring it up first, you did in order to try to make yourself seem like you had all the facts. I think the butthurt from all the rape downstairs is getting to you. Also, your insults towards everyone's general intelligence is getting pretty overused. Are you trying to hide some lack of mental ability?

Cool backpedaling from you. Why did you go with the "I care bit" in the first place then, dumbass?

[roycrikside]

My guess is now he'll sit big three @Sac tomorrow. Are the Kings tanking or will they try to win that one?

[Manu-20]

Nice to see pop letting everyone play this tells me that he dosnt give two shits about who we face in the palyoffs seeing as how he is expecting a win playing everyone

[Robz4000]

Cool backpedaling from you. Why did you go with the "I care bit" in the first place then, dumbass?
Because you gave up on your team already, so you shouldn't even have the right to post about them, shitstick.

[NASpurs]

Pop with more quoteworthy(?) quotes

Mike Trudell (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter): Pop was asked about if Duncan tries to coach on the sideline when he's out: "Duncan doesn't let me say a word... about 5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/statuses/192428912620478466)


Mike Trudell (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter): Pop cont'd: "(Duncan's) been a thorn in my side for 15 years and I don't know how much longer I can take it. " about 5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/statuses/192428975556005889)


:lmao

[DeadlyDynasty]

Because you gave up on your team already, so you shouldn't even have the right to post about them, shitstick.

:lmao

Do you realize how utterly gay you sound right now?

"You don't think your team can win, so you shouldn't be posting!!:cry:cry:cry"

How gray of you:lol

My team not being good enough to win it all has nothing to do with them beating up on a fool's gold team like yours. You can't seem to grasp this:lol

[Splits]

Pop with more quoteworthy(?) quotes

Mike Trudell (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter): Pop was asked about if Duncan tries to coach on the sideline when he's out: "Duncan doesn't let me say a word... about 5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/statuses/192428912620478466)


Mike Trudell (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter): Pop cont'd: "(Duncan's) been a thorn in my side for 15 years and I don't know how much longer I can take it. " about 5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/statuses/192428975556005889)


:lmao


Too funny, especially this final quip:


Mike Trudell
@LakersReporter

Popovich was asked how he's tolerated all that from Duncan over the years: "I'm a hell of a guy."

[Josepatches_]

I expect a great Tony tonight.

25+ points.

[DarkGinobili]

:flag:

[Sense]

I expect the Spurs to come back strong in this one... everyone, although I expect a couple of role players to struggle, that last game will fuel them on this one. We might lose but at least it will be close.

[Robz4000]

:lmao

Do you realize how utterly gay you sound right now?

"You don't think your team can win, so you shouldn't be posting!!:cry:cry:cry"

How gray of you:lol

My team not being good enough to win it all has nothing to do with them beating up on a fool's gold team like yours. You can't seem to grasp this:lol
:lol responding to said gray poster

If I'm so far beneath you, don't respond to me. I'll be right here win or lose.

[DeadlyDynasty]

As long as Pop continues not to play Duncan and Splitter together, this is a win, no matter the result.

[gilmor]

I expect 8 points from TP, 14 from Manu, 16 from Duncan.

Spurs 91, Lakers 106

Want to bet?

[DeadlyDynasty]

:lol responding to said gray poster

If I'm so far beneath you, don't respond to me. I'll be right here win or lose.

I always make time for the little people. That's why I'm such a role model here.

[Splits]

As long as Pop continues not to play Duncan and Splitter together, this is a win, no matter the result.

http://www.lakersground.net/

[Robz4000]

I always make time for the little people. That's why I'm such a role model here.
How noble of you.

[TheSkeptic]

http://www.lakersground.net/

You see it as him being an annoying Laker fan (Ok I'll give you that point). I see it as him acknowledging the fact that we're only a few adjustments away from competing with them.

But seriously, stop rubbing it in DD.

[DeadlyDynasty]

http://www.lakersground.net/

wJ0Sxr2gvV8

[Spur|n|Austin]

I don't think TP could play any less than he did last time, that being said, I also expect a good game out of him. Bring it on! GSG!! :flag::lobt::lobt:

[Reck]

DD is good peoples.

A non-contender team hanging with another non-contender team. Its all good.

[AnthonyM]

Splitter starting...

NBA Guru @NBAGuru
·More
Tiago Splitter starting at center tonight instead of DeJuan Blair. Blair on the floor warming up so guessing this is a strategic move.

https://twitter.com/NBAGuru/statuses/192438300722733056

[Mugen]

Splitter starting...

NBA Guru @NBAGuru
·More
Tiago Splitter starting at center tonight instead of DeJuan Blair. Blair on the floor warming up so guessing this is a strategic move.

Motherfucker.

[siraulo23]

Holy fucking shit? is that true of somebodys trolling

[NASpurs]

OMG... :wow

[emanueldavidginobili]

Tiago starting!!

[freetiago]

you trolling
this would be the worst time to debut the lineup even if it is necessary
splitter is put in the worst position to fail and pop would have the fire to start bonner/blair citing the failed game vs LA

[hater]

LMAO if we lose by 30 again

[Spur|n|Austin]

Splitter starting...

NBA Guru @NBAGuru
·More
Tiago Splitter starting at center tonight instead of DeJuan Blair. Blair on the floor warming up so guessing this is a strategic move.

Can't be true.

[siraulo23]

:lol who is nbaguru

[NASpurs]

Wait, who's NBA Guru, are they legit/

[Paranoid Pop]

Splitter starting...

NBA Guru @NBAGuru
·More
Tiago Splitter starting at center tonight instead of DeJuan Blair. Blair on the floor warming up so guessing this is a strategic move.

Curious to know who's is guarding who. Splitter on Bynum doesn't sound too good to me tbh.

[AnthonyM]

I've followed NBA guru for quite a while for fantasy news. Pretty legit, usually at the games. But I'm just the messenger.

[TheSkeptic]

Ok. If this is true than I owe Pop an apology although I'm not sure how the offense is supposed to work here...

[Uriel]

Too funny, especially this final quip:

:lmao

[Spur|n|Austin]

Curious to know who's is guarding who. Splitter on Bynum doesn't sound too good to me tbh.

Better than Blair on Bynum tbh.

[Bill_Brasky]

Tiago Splitter is starting tonight.

THANK YOU POP.

[TheSkeptic]

Better than Blair or Bynum tbh.

I'm not sure. Maybe they take turns? I like Splitter better on Gasol tbh...

[emanueldavidginobili]

Yeah I follow NBA Guru on Twitter, hes legit.

[timtonymanu]

Splitter/Duncan? Could it be? :wow

[Mugen]

wgaf if they win or lose tonight. If Splitter starts, then that means Pop hasn't completely lost it just yet.

[TheSkeptic]

I don't know whether to be relieved that Pop seemingly hasn't lost his mind...or to be really really mad that this unit probably won't have any cohesion...

[Uriel]

Tiago Splitter is starting tonight.

THANK YOU POP.

Holy sh*t.

[Splits]

I've followed NBA guru for quite a while for fantasy news. Pretty legit, usually at the games. But I'm just the messenger.

McDonaaaallllllldddddd! If you got outscooped once again, you are fired. Let's hope this is real and Splitter finally gets his shot.

[roycrikside]

I don't know whether to be relieved that Pop seemingly hasn't lost his mind...or to be really really mad that this unit probably won't have any cohesion...

better late than never, I suppose...

[Mugen]

McDonaaaallllllldddddd! If you got outscooped once again, you are fired. Let's hope this is real and Splitter finally gets his shot.

shut the fuck up.

[TheSkeptic]

McDonaaaallllllldddddd! If you got outscooped once again, you are fired. Let's hope this is real and Splitter finally gets his shot.

:lmao Taking a shot at McDonald.

In all seriousness though, I can't figure out why he has a press pass as well...

[DPG21920]

Was supposed to happen last time vs LA

[Uriel]

Jeff McDonald ‏ @JMcDonald_SAEN Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
When it comes to starting lineups, courtside monitors aren't always 100% accurate. But this one has Splitter starting alongside Duncan.

[NASpurs]

Splitter starts but receives 15 minutes of game time.

"Fuck you Spurstalk" :lol

http://www.48minutesofhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/293-gregg-popovich-thumbs-up.png

[AnthonyM]

McDonald saying Splitter and Duncan are starting together ...

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
1m
When it comes to starting lineups, courtside monitors aren't always 100% accurate. But this one has Splitter starting alongside Duncan.

[Fireball]

All hands are on deck ... Splitter might be starting ... now I am pumped even more. And perhaps the road atmosphere is easier for the Spurs than this shit feeling in the AT&T Center with all these Lakers fans ....

[TheSkeptic]

better late than never, I suppose...

Yeah. Let's hope he doesn't give up on it although I'm not very confident in this line-up right now.

[TheSkeptic]

McDonald saying Splitter and Duncan are starting together ...

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
1m
When it comes to starting lineups, courtside monitors aren't always 100% accurate. But this one has Splitter starting alongside Duncan.

Ok. Now I'm with Splitman4evah. We need a new beat reporter.

[timtonymanu]

Splitter starts but receives 15 minutes of game time.

"Fuck you Spurstalk" :lol

http://www.48minutesofhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/293-gregg-popovich-thumbs-up.png

Yeah starting him is progress, but actually letting him play a lot tonight will convince me. Otherwise, it will just be another lineup tinker.

[DatBoyGood]

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When it comes to starting lineups, courtside monitors aren't always 100% accurate. But this one has Splitter starting alongside Duncan.

:downspin:

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

godam Novak is SICK

[timtonymanu]

Thank you Steve Novak for not allowing this game to stretch out.

[NASpurs]

Novak >>> Bonner.

Novak is doing it in April.

[Fireball]

Novak 8/10 on threes against the Celtics tonight? Holy shit ....

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Tiago starting! Fuck yes.

[Thompson]

Steve Novak is killing Boston right now (haven't watched the whole game, but I think he has 25 points). He just hit back-to-back clutch 3's to fight off the Celtic's last charge.

[ace3g]

godam Novak is SICK

yeah discount double check is in full effect

[Findog's Ex Fiancee]

If Splitter is guarding Bynum, he'll pick up 2 quick fouls, Bynum is protected by refs.

Duncan should guard Bynum, Splitter on Gasol.

[GSH]

shut the fuck up.

That's right, Mugen. Feel your hatred. Come to the dark side.

http://www.stargroup1.com/sites/default/files/uploads/the-dark-side1.jpg

[DesignatedT]

Managing the 2nd unit bigs will be interesting. I would take Splitter out at the 6 min mark and bring him back in for Tim around the 2 min mark and so on. I would prefer to have 1 of them on the floor at all times. Starting together is great but it makes it hard for that to happen. Finishing together was the big issue.

[bklynspursfan]

Holy hell i'm so psyched Tiago is starting!!

[bklynspursfan]

Unless that means Tim sits out tonight and Blair is starting :lol

[DatBoyGood]

Thanks Doc for extending the game.

[Fireball]

Managing the 2nd unit bigs will be interesting. I would take Splitter out at the 6 min mark and bring him back in for Tim around the 2 min mark and so on. I would prefer to have 1 of them on the floor at all times. Starting together is great but it makes it hard for that to happen. Finishing together was the big issue.

yeah ... Gasol and Bynum can play so much more minutes together ... it will be tough, but we finally get to see the Duncan/Splitter pairing ... and we see if these two also need Ginobili in the lineup for more offense

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Don't tell me Pop might do as I suggested he would (ie. use the 3 games against the Fakers to test different lineups). :wow :rolleyes

[DPG21920]

Is this the game that unlocks the potential or kills the hypothetical line up many think will work.

[Spur|n|Austin]

All hands are on deck ... Splitter might be starting ... now I am pumped even more. And perhaps the road atmosphere is easier for the Spurs than this shit feeling in the AT&T Center with all these Lakers fans ....

Good point, I can't stand those assholes.

[timtonymanu]

I forgot how much I hated being the 2nd game of a doubleheader on TNT.

[GSH]

What's the over/under for people saying "I told you so"?

[TheSkeptic]

yeah ... Gasol and Bynum can play so much more minutes together ... it will be tough, but we finally get to see the Duncan/Splitter pairing ... and we see if these two also need Ginobili in the lineup for more offense

That's just it though. I've never had an issue with their defense but I don't have a clue how this is going to work on the other end. This is why Duncan/Splitter needed more time to get the kinks out before we played the Lakers. :pctoss

[Libri]

woohoo, game ended

[DesignatedT]

geez this game is starting late. Tomorrow is going to suck.

[NASpurs]

Pop playing the big 3 in the middle game of a b2b2b and starting Splitter? I have no words. The end is nigh.

[Uriel]

God, I love TNT. :lol I haven't seen a Spurs game on a decent national TV broadcast all year. Now I'm getting one against the Lakers. :toast

[bklynspursfan]

That's just it though. I've never had an issue with their defense but I don't have a clue how this is going to work on the other end. This is why Duncan/Splitter needed more time to get the kinks out before we played the Lakers. :pctoss

:pop: "i got it under control. they see a lot of time in practice. don't doubt me"

[timtonymanu]

Fuck the Lakers.

Revenge Spurs.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

WTF? Has the game started? ILP is blank.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Splitter!!!!!!!!!!!! Please don't get blown out

[Uriel]

Pop playing the big 3 in the middle game of a b2b2b and starting Splitter? I have no words. The end is nigh.

:pop: appreciation

[Spurs Brazil]

yes Tony

[DatBoyGood]

Parker is ready.

[NASpurs]

Good sign!!

[Spursfanfromafar]

Splitter starting with Duncan.. My word!

[Solid D]

Oh boy. Officiating tonight is Tom Washington. He loves him some Lakers.

[DPG21920]

First play, la oop to Bynum :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tiago starts!!! Ah-ha. Will cliff-jumping biatches and Pop-haters STFU now? Of course they won't! :lmao

[Libri]

oh crap

[MannyIsGod]

This shit better not continue with Artest.

[ace3g]

Artest with the quick hands

[Kyl3]

Damn! Novak and J.R's 3PM-A

[DesignatedT]

good job tiago

[ace3g]

there we go Splitter, drawing the foul on Bynum!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

good job Tiago. Put Bynum in foul trouble

[MannyIsGod]

If Splitter could get Bynum into foul trouble that would be great.

[Spurminator]

We did it guys! SpursTalk did it!

:lol

[DPG21920]

Tiago at the line again!

[sexinthatsx]

Lets go spurs, fuck up the lakers tonight!!!

[ace3g]

last couple of games Splitter has regressed at the FT line

[Fireball]

get them in foul trouble Tiago !!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can we please not underestimate Artest. He seems to love killing us.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn Tiago, finish this

[MannyIsGod]

Really Tiago?!?@?!? Fucking really?

[DatBoyGood]

Splitter......

[DesignatedT]

ugggggggggggglyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[sexinthatsx]

Tiago thinks he's Manu Ginobili lol

[ace3g]

damn Splitter should have taken that to Bynum, no behind the back pass...

[DPG21920]

Bynum shitting on Tim right now

[Spursfanfromafar]

Can we please not underestimate Artest. He seems to love killing us.

Yes..the Artesthole has got into shape over the course of the season.. Can't be ignored any more.

[bklynspursfan]

We did it guys! SpursTalk did it!

:lol

:danceclub

[wut]

not a good start, too many turnovers so far.

[timtonymanu]

Slow start, at the moment. Calm down, Spurs.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony is on

[blkroadrunners]

Parker playing well.

[timtonymanu]

Tony Parker came to play today. :tu

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Let's go TP

[Libri]

TP coming to play.

[Libri]

TP yes!

[MannyIsGod]

Are you kidding me? No travel and then they call a foul?!?!

[timtonymanu]

Fucking Artest!

[ace3g]

really Artest, really...

[wut]

bullsh%t call against green

[DPG21920]

Travel!!! Damn man

[bklynspursfan]

F*cking bail out

[roycrikside]

How is that not a travel on Bynum?

[ffadicted]

tha fuck

[InRareForm]

you got to be kidding me

[MannyIsGod]

Spurs O looks good but they need some stops.

[bklynspursfan]

Ginobili is gonna have a strong game I feel it. Him and Tony have a point to prove

[noles1983]

Eat shit artest

[GSH]

How is that not a travel on Bynum?

only because they're playing in LA. that's bullshit

[Fireball]

I hate broken plays ... fuck World Peace

[TheSkeptic]

These commentators...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Fucking Artest. :pctoss

Bynum travelled when he fell over.

I hate that this feels like 2002.

[DesignatedT]

danny is playing like shit

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Fuck World Peace.

[DAF86]

lol Spurs and aley oops

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF Tony??

[MannyIsGod]

Green. :lmao

[ace3g]

crap don't be injured green

[TDomination]

did tp see a 2 in front of greens #4 there?

[DPG21920]

Little awkward and la getting good looks

[Findog's Ex Fiancee]

Danny Green is the least athletic "athletic player" that I've ever seen.

[MannyIsGod]

WTF Tony??

Tony made a good pass - he didn't expect Green to trip over himself.

[ace3g]

and the Splitter era is over..

[DesignatedT]

tony ballin

[Spurs Brazil]

So far a good job on the boards

[sexinthatsx]

good stuff parker!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hell yeah TP

[wut]

What little we saw of Duncan+Splitter together was encouraging, they didnt get offensive boards, then we put in bonner, *sigh*

[sexinthatsx]

wow bonner good D

[MannyIsGod]

Bonner shitting on Pau.

:lmao

[maverick1948]

Great D by BONNER !!!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Leonard 3333333333333333333

[Libri]

Bonner with some good D.

[GSH]

Matt kicking Gasol's ass, and Kawhi draining the 3 on the other end. Nice.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Is Gasol playing? :)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why do the refs allow Bynum to push straight through people????

[EVAY]

Bonner blocked Gasol!!

[NASpurs]

Spurs are playing with balls; that's all I wanted win or lose :cry

[ace3g]

I'll be ok, if we only see Timmy, Splitter, Bonner, and Diaw tonight.

[timtonymanu]

Need to play better defense but we definitely look more competitive than the last game.

[DPG21920]

Bynum is getting too many good looks vs Tim. If that continues its trouble.

[Spurs Brazil]

Gasol improved his J

[timtonymanu]

I'll be ok, if we only see Timmy, Splitter, Bonner, and Diaw tonight.

:tu

No Blair please.

[EVAY]

Bynum is killing Duncan, though!

[DatBoyGood]

Good D Bonner!

[Libri]

Gasol with a long jumper because of Bonner's defense. :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

I gotta say, Tiago was extremely underwhelming early.

[bklynspursfan]

Only a small sample size, but Tiago and Tim seem like a no brainer. Their defense allowed us to get defensive rebounds and play well. Most importantly, Splitter doesn't have any fouls

[Fireball]

and the Splitter era is over..

why ... right move ... put him back in at the end of the quarter for Duncan again ...

[Spurs Brazil]

When TD rest Pop must put Tiago back

No turd towers please

[timvp]

Season is 90% over ... and now Pop finally realizes he should play Duncan and Splitter together :rolleyes

[Manu-20]

honstley having gasol shooting long jumpers is much better than him working in the post

[MmP]

i still cant get trhough that stupid and 1 from artest, bynum travelled miles and no f call

[Josepatches_]

It would be great to attack him to find the 2nd fault

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Fuck World Peace.

World Peace is a good idea.

Instead, fuck the guy who's so arrogant and moronic that he changes his name to it! :lmao