Game Blog: Spurs vs. Lakers - Apr. 20

[DMC]

Tony needs to keep going at Sessions, get him into foul trouble.

[rasho8]

Keep going to the basket.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Timmy kept two toes on the floor on that fake. Impressive.

[bklynspursfan]

MVP CHants baby!!!

[100%duncan]

MVP chants right there!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Mvp mvp!!!!!!!!!!

[smaka]

mvp chants for Tony :)

[LakerHater]

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[Crookshanks]

JVG is pissing me off... shut the fuck up

I was just thinking the same thing! Also, is anyone else annoyed by Metta World Peace - he's always going to be Ron Artest! :lol

[ace3g]

Artest fouled Diaw there...

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

LOL Kobe

[100%duncan]

Apparently, we have a blind ref.

[Spurs Brazil]

mother fucker refs

[100%duncan]

Fuck you refsss

[rasho8]

Of course... A foul.

[wut]

how does that go against san antonio!!!!!!!!

[DMC]

get the fuck out of here, all that shit and SA gets called?

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Bullshit

[100%duncan]

Please die in hell refs, please santa.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Bullshit

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

When did the fucking circus come to town?

[Crookshanks]

3 fouls on Splitter, and now 3 on Leonard. I really, really, really hate these refs!!

[LakerHater]

Wheres the foul!???

[bklynspursfan]

My god man we cannot afford to have Kawhi in foul trouble

[TE]

Wow lolOlolololol refs

[Brazil]

Holly shit what intensity !!

[Admidave50]

We should be +10 easily damnit

[rasho8]

This is hard to watch.

[timtonymanu]

lol they can't appreciate playoff basketball. Little pussy fouls called for LA.

[100%duncan]

Damn it.

[DMC]

Lakers being coddled. I never bitch about officiating but they are being coddled.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Of course!

[Juggity]

I don't usually complain about officiating, but got damn

[rasho8]

Dammit.

[wut]

worst ref calls I've seen all year, and I've seen some very horribly called games.

[Admidave50]

Fucking kidding me, 3 point play

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Shit way to end the quarter

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Fuck, great job closing the half out until the last 30 seconds.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn, those last 25 secs were AWFUL

[100%duncan]

TBH, I wouldn't be any bit of sad if one of these refs motherfuckin die

[$pursDynasty]

trying to be too fancy w/ passes and shots costs up a couple of possessions to end the half

[DMC]

Watch this 3 point play, clock won't start in time, Lakers will get it inside, get the shot and the no touch foul.

[Richie]

What the fuck is pop doing taking Duncan out there? Just giving the Lakers a free 2 off the rebound

[Crookshanks]

Both teams were fighting for that loose ball - just let them play unless someone hits the floor. Refs are gonna be the theme for this game tonight I'm afraid.

[100%duncan]

How much lakers pays them? Or how does stern do it? fuck them all

[~Sweetmelody~]

Shoot- I usually don't complain about the calls but this is bad.

[loveforthegame]

Terrible end to the half. No excuse for not getting that rebound.

BS fouls continue.

[rasho8]

We are shooting insane and only up by 4

[Spurs Brazil]

dumb Lakers :lol

[DMC]

Or not

[ace3g]

Spurs get a shot now!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:loll

[Manu-20]

LOL barnes

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

There's a break. Get some points out of this fellas!

[Bill_Brasky]

My god man, the spurs can't catch a break with the refs. How was that a foul on Kawhi?

[Mal]

misscomunication ?

[LakerHater]

The best call the refs have made!

[Brazil]

We need a Neal with it 3 right there

[TE]

Anyone watching today's game can unbiasedly see that the officiating is keeping the Lakers in the game. Hard to watch a game like this containing so much intensity only for weak ass shit to be called.

[DMC]

When the refs watch for the shot to fall before calling a foul, you know it's going to be a long night.

[smaka]

refs are keeping the Fakers in the game. otherwise it would have been +10 easilu for us.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn

[Quiet Strength]

We are shooting insane and only up by 4

The refs are all over the lakers nuts and the spurs are winning

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Well...balls.

[$pursDynasty]

dang tony you didn't see that comin?

[100%duncan]

And that bitch blocks it. Fuck you refs, i hope you all die now.

[EVAY]

Somebody would have been blocking Gasol on that last play to keep him from getting out to block Parker's shot. It probably wouldn't have gone in anyway, but man...

[T Park]

Turnovers and missed layups are the reason this is close. Random bounces and shit effort from the Lakers is being masked.

[Manu-20]

not the best way to end the half but spurs have the lead which is actully pretty amazing considering the number of bs fouls they called on us its like lakers are allowed to play playoff basektball physicalty while spurs cant even breath on the lakers

[Crookshanks]

Someone needs to take out one of these refs during half time.

57% shooting by the Spurs - and they're only up 4. Crap calls!!!!!!

[boutons_deux]

Spurs -8 FT pts, and still in the lead

[$pursDynasty]

I know it is a matchup nightmare against the lakers but when TD goes out, and with Splitter in foul trouble, we might need Blair because Bonner and Diaw are doing nothing on the boards when they are in.

[100%duncan]

This game is really a pain in the ass to watch.

[JustSpurs]

Never seen so many horeshit calls.

[TheSkeptic]

Spurs will need a really big lead heading into the fourth. I'm not sure how they'll manage with this officiating otherwise...

[EVAY]

How much lakers pays them? Or how does stern do it? fuck them all

my money's on Stern. Think about the difference in national tv audience if the finals include L.A. instead of S.A.

[100%duncan]

And bonner has been a non-factor.

[bklynspursfan]

We're shooting a pretty solid FG % and only up 4. Pretty concerning. 2nd quarter, they have to make an effort to attack their bigs get us to the line a little more and take care of the ball

[timtonymanu]

Well let's hope that calls will even out in our favor in the 2nd half, but I doubt it.

[ace3g]

Spurs have to be careful coming out, not to get in further foul trouble in the 2nd half

[T Park]

The lineup working again, Bynum with only 2 rebounds in the half.

[100%duncan]

my money's on Stern. Think about the difference in national tv audience if the finals include L.A. instead of S.A.

But for god's sake man, it's regular season, it ain't the game 7 of the WCF

[therealtruth]

Diaw will probably start second half since Tiago's in foul trouble.

[Libri]

Someone needs to take out one of these refs during half time.

57% shooting by the Spurs - and they're only up 4. Crap calls!!!!!!

Good opportunity for Blair to put his girth to good use.

[loveforthegame]

The good: energy and aggressiveness is there. Offense is pretty solid. Defense too though a few miscues.

The bad: refs screwing us but good. Bench have to step up when Parker and/or Duncan are not on the court.

[DMC]

Over at LG regarding the hail mary from Barnes: "Brown drew up another beauty" lol

[Crookshanks]

Thank goodness it's half time. Hopefully, Pop can calm the guys down and they can come out fired up and ready to play. Put the 1st half behind them and continue to play through the bad calls.

[timtonymanu]

Diaw will probably start second half since Tiago's in foul trouble.

Most likely. Don't like how Leonard has 3 fouls as well. He's been playing great.

[smaka]

even in a crappy Slovenian league we have better crappy refs tbh...

[DMC]

So guess the Spurs coverage vs the Laker coverage here. I say 20:80

[rasho8]

And bonner has been a non-factor.

Bonners defense has been pretty damn good.

[TheSkeptic]

Most likely. Don't like how Leonard has 3 fouls as well. He's been playing great.

TD with 2 as well. What's up with this officiating? :pctoss

[Crookshanks]

Jon Barry is such a douche. He thinks it's the Spurs fault they only have 5 FTA and the Lakers have 15.

[rasho8]

The lineup working again, Bynum with only 2 rebounds in the half.

We are keeping him contained very well so far.

[rasho8]

How many fouls does Bynum have?

None

[DMC]

How do they use the pound for pound comment in basketball? You're not better because you're bigger. Pound for pound is a fighting term. You're either a good player or you aren't, weight isn't a factor.

[timtonymanu]

How many fouls does Bynum have?

None.

Figures.

[InRareForm]

Lakers holding the Spurs to under 60% fg shooting

[wut]

When the refs watch for the shot to fall before calling a foul, you know it's going to be a long night.
sad but true.

[Robz4000]

:lol refs gonna decide the outcome of this game

[timvp]

Odd half. The Spurs are shooting well enough to be ahead, however the whistle hasn't been on their side. That should probably even out in the second half ... but then again the Spurs are probably due for a cold shooting spell.

Tbh, the reason why this game is close is that the bench didn't do what the bench usually does. Somehow, the Lakers bench outplayed the Spurs bench. That should never happen. With Duncan a +17 at halftime, the Spurs should be up 20 or more points.

[Warlord23]

The role players need to step up in the 2nd half. If Barnes, MWP, McRoberts, Blake end up outplaying SJax, Neal, Bonner, Diaw we lose this matchup every single time. The starters have kept us in it, but the bench needs to man up. And Splitter needs to learn to foul less and stay on the floor.

[wut]

None.

Figures.
hard to imagine since the guy is playing exactly like shaq... bounce, backup that ass with full force, bounce, repeat until under the basket, turn around elbow swinging jump shot.

[DMC]

Jon Barry is such a douche. He thinks it's the Spurs fault they only have 5 FTA and the Lakers have 15.

He's ignoring that foul calls outside of the paint are leading to a lot of Laker FTs. The Spurs were not getting those calls, but then they aren't attacking the rim. They are playing outside. That's probably their game plan, but they have to speed it up in the 2nd half. The Lakers cannot keep up if the Spurs push.

[timtonymanu]

True. The bench has been a non factor tonight. Need more of Jax, Bonner, Splitter and Green. Even Neal despite him having 5 points.

Tim, Tony, Manu, Leonard, and Diaw have been excellent so far.

[DMC]

Manu gambled a lot, turned the ball over a few times and looked a bit out of sorts. The bench normally runs better than that. We'll see how they do in the 2nd half.

[$pursDynasty]

This game is really a pain in the ass to watch.

the Lakers are a pain in the ass for this Spurs team to play

[100%duncan]

Bonners defense has been pretty damn good.

I know, I thought he did a great job on Gasol but we need his 3's in the 2nd half.

[Paranoid Pop]

Odd half. The Spurs are shooting well enough to be ahead, however the whistle hasn't been on their side. That should probably even out in the second half ... but then again the Spurs are probably due for a cold shooting spell.

Why would it even out, we're shooting jumpers while they are pounding it inside.


Tbh, the reason why this game is close is that the bench didn't do what the bench usually does. Somehow, the Lakers bench outplayed the Spurs bench. That should never happen. With Duncan a +17 at halftime, the Spurs should be up 20 or more points.

True. We also have nothing for Metta, he outpowers anyone we put on him.

[TheSkeptic]

Manu gambled a lot, turned the ball over a few times and looked a bit out of sorts. The bench normally runs better than that. We'll see how they do in the 2nd half.

I think this is the type of game where the Spurs should mix and match a little more.

[rasho8]

I know, I thought he did a great job on Gasol but we need his 3's in the 2nd half.

They need to pass him the ball. He only has 1 attempt. That crazy floater that went in.

[DMC]

Tiago draws a lot of fouls if he can get touches on the pick and roll and he's been shooting the FTs ok.

[ElNono]

If the bench shows up, we got this... we just need to keep scoring at a good clip

[100%duncan]

I think were gonna see some Manu-Tiago PnR in the 2d half.

[rasho8]

I'm tired of fat baldy in daddy's law firm being on tv all the time.

[timvp]

Why would it even out, we're shooting jumpers while they are pounding it inside.A lot of their fouls have been touch fouls out on the perimeter ... or in the backcourt. I can only think of a couple that were a result of "pounding inside".

[DMC]

They are bodying Tony more this game than last, and Session as a couple fouls because of it. Tony should exploit that, force the issue and get him in foul trouble. We should go right at Bynum in the paint, get him pissed.

[$pursDynasty]

Timmy is outplaying Bynum, Kobe is near non existent but we are still in the fight of our life, bench needs to step up, as does Manu

[ElNono]

Green has been quiet, Neal has been quiet, Bonner has been quiet... we need one or two of those to show up

[EVAY]

But for god's sake man, it's regular season, it ain't the game 7 of the WCF

Hate to tell you but the match - ups for the WCF and the NBA finals are being impacted by these games NOW.

Do you really imagine that a national tv audience for games 1-6 (never mind 7) of the WC series would be as big for a S.A. vs. O.K. match-up as it would for a L.A. vs. ANYBODY?

[ElNono]

A lot of their fouls have been touch fouls out on the perimeter ... or in the backcourt. I can only think of a couple that were a result of "pounding inside".

Correct. Half their fouls were called on fouls to MWP/Barnes/Kobe

[EVAY]

Timmy is outplaying Bynum, Kobe is near non existent but we are still in the fight of our life, bench needs to step up, as does Manu

Kobe is gonna try to take over the game in the fourth, and will get any foul call he wants. He was just laughing when he was taking those last shots. He knows he can get anything he wants.

[bklynspursfan]

Gotta come out strong here

[ace3g]

Diaw starting

[100%duncan]

As I have said earlier, Timmy and TP should play 35 plus mins and rest the next 2 games

[DMC]

Hopefully Kobe feels the creeping death in the 2nd half and goes into chucker mode. I tell him to shoot any time I see him with the ball.

[GSH]

Tbh, the reason why this game is close is that the bench didn't do what the bench usually does. Somehow, the Lakers bench outplayed the Spurs bench. That should never happen. With Duncan a +17 at halftime, the Spurs should be up 20 or more points.

Didn't our bench outscore them 21-15?

[timtonymanu]

Diaw starting again

[DarkGinobili]

:flag:

[$pursDynasty]

Hate to tell you but the match - ups for the WCF and the NBA finals are being impacted by these games NOW.

Do you really imagine that a national tv audience for games 1-6 (never mind 7) of the WC series would be as big for a S.A. vs. O.K. match-up as it would for a L.A. vs. ANYBODY?

I could give a dang about ratings, I took pride in the lamenting of the networks when the Spurs were/are winning rings :flag:

[LakerHater]

Diaw starting?

[100%duncan]

Damn it.

[DMC]

there you go Tony

[bklynspursfan]

Nice.. Foul on them to start. Good shit Tony

[$pursDynasty]

good lineup to start the 2nd half considering Tiago's foul issues

[DMC]

Fucking stupid, get Tony the ball.

[bklynspursfan]

LA might take the lead early here. Been a game of runs

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

Timmy and 1

[DMC]

4 of sessions

[100%duncan]

Timmy!!!! GIF that shit baby!

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy!!! 4 on Sessions

[LakerHater]

& 1 timmy!!!

[smaka]

yeeeah Timmy!!!!

[$pursDynasty]

TD and 1 plus 4 fouls on sessions

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Tim on fire! Sessions with 4

[Juggity]

Holy shit, how did that go in

[Brazil]

vintage Tim tonite !!!!!

[DarkGinobili]

duncan and 1

[Admidave50]

Timmmmmay

[LakerHater]

Timmy!!!! GIF that shit baby!
They wont highlight that! :(

[timtonymanu]

Good to see Tim beasting after he looked done against LA last year.

[Spurs Brazil]

Green and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

Green block then recycle layup!!!

[100%duncan]

Yeaaaaaaah!!!!! Green lots of balls!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Danny Green and 1

[rasho8]

Attack the paint baby!

[bklynspursfan]

Great start!!! I was wrong... So far... lol

[timtonymanu]

Green and 1!!! Spurs attacking much better.

[DMC]

attack attack attack

[$pursDynasty]

and 1 again, great job Pop run their dinosaurs into the ground they'll be dragging their tongues soon

[100%duncan]

& 1 timmy!!!

Please make a gif of that, thank you.

[smaka]

I cant believe this is Danny Green who played for my team during lockout.

[ace3g]

see if that gets Green going

[DarkGinobili]

green and 1

[100%duncan]

Go Chuck mode kobe

[~Sweetmelody~]

My three year old just said Mama Mia - LOLOLOL

[DMC]

I'll take that bryant shot

[LakerHater]

BULLSHIT calll!!!

[Admidave50]

Refs are just a joke!

[100%duncan]

Too many in and outs for us tonite

[DMC]

Stop with the long range shots

[Spurs Brazil]

Kawhi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Kawhi Ballin per usual....

[ace3g]

Kawhi with a "george hill" steal on Kobe

[bklynspursfan]

Kawhi is a beast baby

[smaka]

wooohoo Kawhi just killed Kobe

[jermaine]

Should've been a call on Kobe

[DarkGinobili]

Leonard

[DMC]

Keep attacking the paint

[100%duncan]

It's time to leave them in the dust.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Kawhi :tu

[rasho8]

Refs finally calling it even. Good job.

[Admidave50]

KahwiBunga!

[Juggity]

Kawhi is hustling his ass off. Good stuff

[Brazil]

Hey Kobe you have been used to Bruce, let me introduce you KaWon !

[100%duncan]

TP bricking the MVP free throw

[ace3g]

Tp

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony J

[DMC]

shoot kobe shoot

[100%duncan]

:lmao Kobe on Chuck mode

[ace3g]

crazy shot by Kobe

[Spurs Brazil]

Diaw beautiful play

[100%duncan]

Beautiful by Diaw!

[ace3g]

Diaw!!

[bklynspursfan]

Great cut Boris

[$pursDynasty]

great ball movement

[100%duncan]

TP ownin Kobe Yeaaaaaaaaaaaah

[rasho8]

Double digits.

[ace3g]

Kobe don't forget to use some TP before you flush!!!

[bklynspursfan]

TP killing baby right in your face Kobe

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

One man fast break Tony Parker!

[TIMMYD!]

Everybody is just playing excellently it's great.

[$pursDynasty]

Tony is like I ain't letting your goliath's get back

[DarkGinobili]

tony

[Spurs Brazil]

damn

[100%duncan]

Damn. Kawhi went for it.

[timtonymanu]

Diaw earned a starting spot.

[rasho8]

Damn Kobe is good.

[bklynspursfan]

Dam Kawhi learned a tough lesson there

[DarkGinobili]

shit

[$pursDynasty]

hey Kawai is doing good against Kobe, the mamba is just the Mamba as long as Kawai makes him hit difficult shots I am cool with it

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

The refs finally make a call that looks right. :tu: Way to go!

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice pass TP

[100%duncan]

TP to TD!

[rasho8]

That's how you do it Timmy.

[ace3g]

nice pass to Timmy, Diaw threat of 3 opened that

[DarkGinobili]

tim

[Juggity]

Tim is taking a huge dump on the lakers tonight

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

WTH Parker :lol

[100%duncan]

Damn. Costly TO by TP wouldve been a combo breaker if they converted that. Good Time-out by Pop, imo.

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi will learn Kobe's game eventually. He's done a damn good job anyway.

[Kyl3]

Kawhi knew the second he jumped that he made a mistake. Could see it in his face.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I'm with Pop, that last turnover pissed me off too.

[$pursDynasty]

TP and TD are a thing of beauty tonight but Kobe is heating up so this will be a tough game to win

[Manu-20]

stupid play by parker

[Richie]

Diaw really is a fantastic middle ground between splitter and Blair

[naico]

lol backcourt violation. Thanx refs!

[DMC]

Bynum with 2 boards

[EVAY]

Parker already has a double double with 16 pts. and 10 assists

[100%duncan]

If TP converted that fast break it will really be big, but can't complain really he's been carrying the offense.

[smaka]

Bynum traveled for the 271810th time tonight...

[rasho8]

Bynum still only 2 rebounds.

[bklynspursfan]

Playing with a lead scares me... Just like the Celtics game. I hope this team can keep their composure and continue to get timely stops and execute well offensively

[$pursDynasty]

Damn Kobe is good.

Ya think? :lmao

Just kidding but seriously he is an all time great and a killer to boot, I don't have to like him to respect him

[jermaine]

Is it me or the Lakers look like there on the ropes?

[100%duncan]

I hope the bench will do this for us.

[maverick1948]

Ok tell me something fast. In the 2nd quarter, Bill S said the ref blow his whistle and then counted the basket after it. Was he missing something or was it that bad a call?
I just got in from West Texas and missed the 1st half.

[100%duncan]

OMG. Diaw is ballin.

[Spurs Brazil]

Diaw again!!!

[Brazil]

wow just realized was with 10 pts 4 reb 4 assist in the first helf

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hell yeah Diaw!

[LakerHater]

No foul???

[ace3g]

nice move Diaw!!!

[bklynspursfan]

Dam BOris! I ain't mad at ya

[$pursDynasty]

Diaw

[Rummpd]

Bynum 2 rebounds so far = amazing

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

When did Diaw get this aggressive streak? I'm digging it.

[ace3g]

Magic Diaw sets up the layup for Parker

[100%duncan]

Spurs exploiting in the fast break category