Game Blog: Spurs vs Jazz -- Game 2 (May 2, 6 PM CST)

[100%duncan]

Pre-Game Threads:

CIA Pop wins COY:http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196224
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/wp-content/blogs.dir/617/files/spurs-gregg-popovich-nba-coach-of-the-year_2/19651450-coach-of-the-year-popovich-kmh-1-05_01_2012.jpg

Keys to Win: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196023

Updates about Splitter: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196205

Jazz's plan (:lol):http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196190

Let's get this party started!

2-0!!!!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f4Fo_GlfJs8/SSwy--0IM0I/AAAAAAAABjM/maWiBmr40hc/s400/spurs+win.jpg

[Fabbs]

Go Spurs!
http://www.wallcoo.net/sport/NBA_Spurs_0910_Dancer/images/wallpaper_0809dancers_swim.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

Go, Phoenix!

[TDMVPDPOY]

if shots aint falling for our shooters, hopefully they attack the rim and get to the ft line to get extra touches to warm up....KL and green better learn someshit from jax mix tape of the last game when shots aint falling, we cant afford to have both of them being passive on offense....

[Cherry]

Go SPURS !!:flag:

[bklynspursfan]

I'd love to see Green/Leonard have an impact on the game on the offensive end before they hit the road. Our bench was solid but overall I'm hoping for more production from those 2 as well as Manu.

[xellos88330]

Sig is hilarous Cherry!!!!

GO SPURS GO!!! I am curious to see what adjustments Utah will try to make.

[DesignatedT]

Spurs by DD

[DarkGinobili]

:flag:

[FromWayDowntown]

Game 2 officials: Derrick Stafford (Crew Chief), Tony Brown, Bill Kennedy

Spurs are 9-5 since 1998 playoffs in games officiated by Derrick Stafford; 7-1 at home; 3-2 in the First Round; and 1-0 against Utah (the win was Game 3 of the WCSF in 1998). Since 2005, the Jazz are 2-1 in games officiated by Stafford -- they won Game 6 of their 2008 First Round series at Houston; they lost Game 1 of their 2009 First Round series at LA Lakers; they won Game 6 of their 2010 First Round series at home against Denver.

Tony Brown has never officiated a Spurs playoff game or a Jazz playoff game; this will be only his second playoff game ever -- he called Game 2 of the Miami/Philadelphia First Round series in 2011.

Spurs are 3-3 since 1998 playoffs in games officiated by Bill Kennedy; 2-1 at home; 2-1 in the First Round; he has not called a Spurs/Jazz playoff game. The Jazz are 2-1 since 2005 in games officiated by Kennedy; they won Game 4 of their First Round series in 2007 at home against Houston; they won Game 1 of their 2008 First Round Series at home against Houston; and they lost Game 4 of the 2010 WCSF at home against the Lakers.

[ace3g]

Brian T. Smith ‏ @tribjazz

Jazz assistants spent end of practice discussing how to defend Parker, #Spurs near top of key in pick-and-roll. Utah will make adjustments.

--

Parker probably puts up more assists this game, Spurs still win, passing is too good on this team, even if the Jazz gameplan on stopping Parker.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Still cant believe the splitter situation. Hope Blair is jumping like its 2010.

[lefty]

Since OP forgot this :


Pop is gonna get his award tonight !!!


http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/wp-content/blogs.dir/617/files/spurs-gregg-popovich-nba-coach-of-the-year_2/19651450-coach-of-the-year-popovich-kmh-1-05_01_2012.jpg

[Fabbs]

Game 2 officials: Derrick Stafford (Crew Chief), Tony Brown, Bill Kennedy

Spurs are....
nicely done thks

[emanueldavidginobili]

Lets go Spurs!!! RIP Junior Seau!!

[TDomination]

Man, why does it feel like the playoffs havn't started?

But i'm gonna get myself pumped up.

Woo! GO SPURS GO!! ahh much better

[Arcadian]

I have a class tonight from 7-10, so I'm going to record the game and watch it when I get home...which means I'll also have to avoid Spurstalk until I see the whole game. It'll be very tempting to check it, but I want to watch the game as if it's happening live - except better, because I can skip commercial breaks.

Also, I am visiting San Antonio from May 5-15, and I want to go to a game. The next possible game I can attend is either game 5 vs. Utah, or game 1 of round 2. So I'm hoping either a) we don't sweep Utah, or b) the Grizzlies-Clippers series doesn't go to game 7.

[Robz4000]

Spurs got this. Expecting Green, Leonard, and Manu to go off tonight.

[Creation88]

hit the boards...hit the boards....hit the boards

[DBMethos]

Let's keep this train rolling...

[Budkin]

Spurs got this. Expecting Green, Leonard, and Manu to go off tonight.

That's the great thing about this team, on any given night anyone can go off even if other guys are struggling.

[Brazil]

http://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/archive/01400/NBAspurs1_jpg_1400791cl-8.jpg

[Robz4000]

That's the great thing about this team, on any given night anyone can go off even if other guys are struggling.
Not really considering the depth (though it is nice), just that all three sans Ginobili for some stretches never showed up. I think we're gonna see Green nail 4-5 3's, Leonard posterize someone, and Manu storm to the rim when Parker inevitably starts getting smacked around.

[Mugen]

Is Tiago confirmed out?

[lefty]

Since OP forgot this :


Pop is gonna get his award tonight !!!


http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/wp-content/blogs.dir/617/files/spurs-gregg-popovich-nba-coach-of-the-year_2/19651450-coach-of-the-year-popovich-kmh-1-05_01_2012.jpg


OP

Can you update your post with that pic ?


It's Pop's night for fuck sake :lol

[Legacy]

Two.More.Hours.Gah.


Hurry the fuck up already! :madrun

[FromWayDowntown]

Game 2 officials: Derrick Stafford (Crew Chief), Tony Brown, Bill Kennedy

Some more data:

In the 2011-12 regular season, the Spurs were:

2-1 this year in games that Brown officiated (winning the opener v. MEM and @ New Jersey; losing to Chicago)

2-1 in games that Kennedy officiated (won v. LAC in December and at GST on 4/16; losing at DAL in the "Bench Game")

1-1 in games that Stafford officiated (won @ New Jersey, lost the game that Pop punted at PRT)

[Manu-20]

Spurs got this game and hopefully danny and kawhi both score a bit more this game.

[timtonymanurich]

Go SPURS !!:flag:


YOUR GIF RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLES!!!

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao:lmao

[Floyd Pacquiao]

fuk the jazz

[dylankerouac]

Gonna attend this game, section 207 I think. Go Spurs go!

[emanueldavidginobili]

Any news on Tiago? Seems like its going to be a game time decision

[foodie2]

DeJuan45: Starting to lose feelings!

What does that even mean?

[NASpurs]

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

Tiago Splitter will suit up for #Spurs (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Spurs) tonight but it's clear Pop hopes he won't have to play him

[foodie2]

“@Monroe_SA: Tiago Splitter will suit up for #Spurs tonight but it's clear Pop hopes he won't have to play him”

[Obstructed_View]

“@Monroe_SA: Tiago Splitter will suit up for #Spurs tonight but it's clear Pop hopes he won't have to play him”

No different from any other night then.

[timvp]

No different from any other night then.

:lmao

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

No different from any other night then.
:lol

[Blake]

Gonna attend this game, section 207 I think. Go Spurs go!

Still some dirt cheap tix left at stub hub last I looked

[timvp]

I'm ready for some Game 2. That break was too long, tbh.

[DatBoyGood]

Even though game 1 was just on Sunday, felt like we haven't played in like 4 days haha, and we have another 2 days off after game 2

[Kool Bob Love]

Im "keepin' it real" by not going to tonight's game.

Saving my money for the next round TBH.:toast

:flag:

[100%duncan]

OP

Can you update your post with that pic ?


It's Pop's night for fuck sake :lol

Done :lol

[BillMc]

Let's Go Spurs!!!

[100%duncan]

Shouldn't have had 2 days rest between game 1 and 2 imo. After this we get another 2 days rest from game 3. I'll go apeshit if this scheduling turns to haunt us in the next round.

[mVp]

Spurs 109
Jazz 97

:flag:

[100%duncan]

15 Minutes!

[SpursRock20]

Jackson: "Any coach that can deal with me deserves to be Coach of the Year." :lol

[lefty]

Done :lol
Thanks :tu

Maurice Popdoloff trophy, bitches

(yeah I know it's the MVP trophy, but still)

[GSH]

Is anybody else more excited than normal about this game? Part of it is the extra day, but I really want to see if the Spurs are going to be able to dominate again. I want them to send a message to all the teams with big front lines that it doesn't matter.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN DeJuan Blair will open as the Spurs' backup at center. Splitter's usage (or non usage) will be determined by circumstances.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Yeah Im very excited for this game is seems like forever since we played for some reason..after this game we dont play again until saturday but then we play right again on monday

[SpursIndonesia]

So, it will start in a few minutes, right ?

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[100%duncan]

Thanks :tu

Maurice Popdoloff trophy, bitches

(yeah I know it's the MVP trophy, but still)

No problem. I was bummed when I realize I forgot to put it up. :toast

[lefty]

Cant wait for the pre-game award ceremony :D

[timtonymanu]

Go Spurs!!!

[BanditHiro]

If no Tiago:

Spurs 92
Jazz 97

lol stop trying to make a name for yourself.

[100%duncan]

If no Tiago:

Spurs 92
Jazz 97

Nigga

[100%duncan]

Cant wait for the pre-game award ceremony :D

Will you stop jinxing Pop? :lol

[ThePop]

Rico's! Making every game a home game!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Stop the Devin
Stop
Tommy boy

[emanueldavidginobili]

Congrats POP!!!

[lefty]

They are showing it now !!!!!!!

[lefty]

Well fuck you Pop

That was boring

[timtonymanu]

lol Pop

[NASpurs]

:lmao assistant coaches parting like the Red Sea when Pop tried to hand them the trophy

[Spurs Brazil]

Five-Oh and TD gave Pop the trophy, nice

[100%duncan]

Let's get this over with! Quick, quick, quick!

[emanueldavidginobili]

This guy Pop haha

[DatBoyGood]

Charles! Haha

[100%duncan]

All members online get your asses over here!

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Shaq

[Tp9gospursgo]

Go Spurs!!! Drive for 5!!

[007nites]

lol shaq o'neal

[Gutter92]

lmao

wats his name, that one guy..

[loveforthegame]

Go Spurs!!

[Fireball]

:flag: :flag: :flag:

[Floyd Pacquiao]

fuk the jizz

[100%duncan]

So madafaking loooooong!

[Obstructed_View]

Sat down to watch the pregame at 5:30, and got "channel unavailable" on TNT and NBATV. Finally at 6:03 after calls to Verizon and reconnecting everything on my system it suddenly came back up. FAAAAAAAACKKK. Spurs by 37.


Jazz 87
Spurs 124

[LakerHater]

Jax:

"Any coach that can deal with me deserves coach of the year"

[Robz4000]

Go!! Spurs!! Go!!

[100%duncan]

Sat down to watch the pregame at 5:30, and got "channel unavailable" on TNT and NBATV. Finally at 6:03 after calls to Verizon and reconnecting everything on my system it suddenly came back up. FAAAAAAAACKKK. Spurs by 37.


Jazz 87
Spurs 124

Mine said that they were gon show the Pacers game. :lol I was punked.

[DatBoyGood]

Why dont the spurs ever have a white out like they used too?

[100%duncan]

Go Spurs Go!!!!!!!!!!!! :flag:

[stéphane]

Here I am again at 1am watching the spurs...
Gonna be fun at work tomorrow!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Let's do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Timmay!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Duncan!!!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Timmy!

[Kuestmaster]

Timmy!

[100%duncan]

:lol Howard can be the best player for us

[007nites]

Timmy fader

[100%duncan]

2 open shots missed. Gotta hit those to pull away early.

[Paranoid Pop]

Jazz D looks on point.

[Obstructed_View]

Why dont the spurs ever have a white out like they used too?

Well, it's game 2.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Damn Diaw...

[Robz4000]

Leonard and Green working early

[Floyd Pacquiao]

kawhi!!!

[GSH]

Kawhi and Green together. Nice.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice move Kawhi!!!

[Kuestmaster]

bs call

[TDomination]

Missing outside shots so far, no settling please

[100%duncan]

Kawwwwhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[LakerHater]

Kawhi!!!

...No Foul!?

[Pauleta14]

Here I am again at 1am watching the spurs...
Gonna be fun at work tomorrow!

Je plussois! :toast

[loveforthegame]

Ugly scoop shot by Leonard but made the shot.

[007nites]

Leonard!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Green to Leonard!!!!!

[LakerHater]

Slam Dunk Leonard!!

[DatBoyGood]

Well, it's game 2.

Ahh true. Cuz i seen Okc and Miami have them

[loveforthegame]

Leonard!!

[100%duncan]

Green and Kawhi for the second time! wooohooo

[Floyd Pacquiao]

kawhi!

[Libri]

:ihit

[DatBoyGood]

Good start !

[007nites]

Diaw using his weight lol

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hell yeah Diaw, nice move

[TDomination]

green to leonard again!

[Spurs Brazil]

Leonard!!!!!!!!!

[LakerHater]

Wayta back him down!!

[100%duncan]

Diaw!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Nice defense so far :tu

[Kuestmaster]

Very good start. lot of energy

[loveforthegame]

Leonard looking sharper. :tu

[Stalin]

diaw bullying millsap, tbh

[007nites]

Insane defense by Timmy

[td4mvp21]

I love the aggressiveness so far.

[100%duncan]

I like the aggressiveness of TP. Draws the defense to him alot.

[loveforthegame]

Great start for the Spurs.

[Fireball]

Spurs are dominating ...

[GSH]

I like popping out to a 10-2 lead. Now put your foot on their throats and let them know this series is over.

[100%duncan]

Utah still no answer for the PnR. Love it.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Leonard 33333333333333333333

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Leonard 33333333

[Tp9gospursgo]

Leonard!!

[100%duncan]

Leonard great start!

[Robz4000]

Leonard and Green came to play tonight. Now if Manu goes off my prediction will of come true.

[mVp]

Great start!

[007nites]

Dominatrix!

[Shastafarian]

lol and Tinsley being bush league

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Parker is skull fucking the Jazz

[Stalin]

spurs shitting on the jazz

[DatBoyGood]

Lets go!

[21TimDUNCAN]

yes!!!!!!!!!!

[100%duncan]

And still.......no call for our MVP.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard is a beast.

[TDomination]

i guess leonard wanted to give diaw the assist and not parker lol

[lefty]

Fuck


Matt Devlin is calling the game




:pctoss

[LakerHater]

DAMN, Tonys fast!!

[TDomination]

was duncan calling for an alley-oop??

[Splits]

Got damn this team is good looking. TP outside shot not falling? No problem, attack attack attack. Hesitation dribble out of transition is unstoppable.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

so much for slowing beep beep

[Fireball]

some more foul calls would have been nice ... but Spurs are rolling baby

[maverick1948]

I guess the playoff "JITTERS" for Kawow!! are gone.

[timtonymanu]

Great start. Much better energy from Kawhi.

[Kuestmaster]

11 point lead in 5 minutes. Not bad spurs, not bad.

[Spurs Brazil]

That's a great start!
Very active on D. TD doing a great job.
And on offense attack, attack and attack.

[007nites]

TP don't be so mean!

[Uriel]

I don't wanna jinx it, but...

...this is gonna be a blowout of epic proportions.

[naico]

Kawhi and Green confident early
TD playing great defense
Diaw overpowering Millsap lol
TP in full attack mode

:toast

[Manu-20]

Dam spurs are off and running to a great start.

[timvp]

Damn, this feels more like a 2012 Spurs game.

Keep it up :smokin

[MannyIsGod]

Almost a flawless start

[GSH]

Heh... I have a feeling this thing is about to get physical as hell out of the time out.

[100%duncan]

As a spurs fan since 03', I'm still amazed on the evolution of Tony Parker's game.

[Whisky Dog]

Parker is on a fucking mission. You can see it in his face. Last year's playoffs lit his fuse it appears.

[NRHector]

this game is already over and the big weapons haven´t played

[Floyd Pacquiao]

green

[100%duncan]

Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen

[TDomination]

Green!

[MannyIsGod]

Perfect way to run a 2 on 1

[LakerHater]

Nice steal & finish!!

[Libri]

Greeeeeeeeen!

[GSH]

Green has gotten so much better on the break since the beginning of the season.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Green & leanord are quickly becoming my fav players.

[Tp9gospursgo]

I'm loving the energy!!! GO SPURS!!

[SpursRock20]

go up strong Timmy!

[Cry Havoc]

Diaw for 3333333333333333333333

[100%duncan]

Boooooooooriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiissssssssssssssssssss

[007nites]

Diaw!

[GSH]

Diaw has such a smooth stroke.

[SpursRock20]

Diaw for 33333333333! Jazz should have stayed in Utah

[100%duncan]

Too much passing :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Duncan getting a bit too Diawish on that play.

[Cry Havoc]

Danny Green... that was NOT a young player's defensive play. Perfect position!

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

green making up for his game 1 performance

[loveforthegame]

Leonard and Green are playing such a smart and aggressive game.

Diaw is such a plus for this team.

[MannyIsGod]

lol 20 to 8 start and then we bring Manu off the bench. Thats gotta fucking suck if you're Utah.

[Spurs Brazil]

Green playing well

[100%duncan]

Diaw has such a smooth stroke.

Agreed. I love seeing him shoot.

[BanditHiro]

please make your jumpshots Parker

[GSH]

Man, that's gotta suck if you're Utah. Kawhi has been killing you. He finally leaves the floor - and gets replaced by Manu Ginobili. :D

[100%duncan]

Parker's J off but we still have a DD lead. Good shit.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony J not going so far.

[Kuestmaster]

Timmy needs to finish stronger. He will get more FT

[100%duncan]

Anyone else satisfied so far that the Jazz only have 10 points with 3 minutes in the quarteR?

Suck cock.

[Fireball]

Anyone else satisfied so far that the Jazz only have 10 points with 3 minutes in the quarteR?

yes ...

[timvp]

Props to Devin Harris for backing up his tough talk. It's pretty difficult to get benched for Jamaal Tinsley, tbh.

The Spurs up 20-10 and Parker is 1-for-5. Good sign :tu

[jestersmash]

Parker's mid range jump shot will be open all game. Jazz have consistently done a poor job of being in position to shut off both his drive and his mid-range jumper.

[Spurs Brazil]

Let's finish this quarter strong. Don't let them cut to less than 10

[timtonymanu]

Anyone else satisfied so far that the Jazz only have 10 points with 3 minutes in the quarteR?

Yes cause we don't hear shitty analogies from you talking about the Spurs' defense.

[Uriel]

lol 20 to 8 start and then we bring Manu off the bench. Thats gotta fucking suck if you're Utah.


Man, that's gotta suck if you're Utah. Kawhi has been killing you. He finally leaves the floor - and gets replaced by Manu Ginobili. :D

I love our team. :cry

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[MannyIsGod]

Seems like a ridiculous 3 second call on the defense there....

[MI21]

Fuck here comes the turd towers.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

turddddddddddd tower lets go!

[100%duncan]

Blair showing good signs.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Fuck here comes the turd towers.

[MI21]

and the rebounding issues start...

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Passing=:wow

[MannyIsGod]

Oh snap Gary Neal in.

[100%duncan]

Neal and Jax in.

[NRHector]

holy shit the big guns are in :toast

[loveforthegame]

Come on Blair.

[MannyIsGod]

Thats about the only way Howard is going to score.

[100%duncan]

C'mon get this lead back to DD

[loveforthegame]

There you go Blair.

[MI21]

I want Jackson on the court if the turd towers are on.. he brings a bit of toughness and help on the boards/defense.

Manu's top of the key issues on the pass off a PnR continue.. every game he has been making absolutely hideous plays there.

[MannyIsGod]

Awkward pass from Manu there. Not many bigs are going to catch a pass below their knees.

[100%duncan]

Fucking blair has some bad handles

[Paranoid Pop]

wtf is Manu doing?

[BanditHiro]

not turnobili

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

turnobili sighting but i like

[DatBoyGood]

Oh my goodness.

[MI21]

AGAIN MANU.

Dude needs to get his shit together on top of the Key PnR.

[MannyIsGod]

Neal just making people look silly

[100%duncan]

:lol Neal playing with dem Jazz

[GSH]

Should have been a goaltend AND 1

[Splits]

That was not a goaltend. Bad call.

[loveforthegame]

Solid first quarter. :tu

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Neal!

[MannyIsGod]

Fucking blair has some bad handles

Not his fault. That pass was garbage.

[100%duncan]

Alright great quarter though we could have had a 15 pt lead by now I loved the start.

[MannyIsGod]

That was not a goaltend. Bad call.


On first view I thought the call was good but the replay looked like a good block.

[jestersmash]

That was not a goaltend. Bad call.

Wrong. It was clearly on its way down. The ball doesn't have to be anywhere near the cylinder for this type of goaltend call.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

gary making chicken salad out of chicken sh1t

[100%duncan]

Not his fault. That pass was garbage.

Right. I realized manu passed it too deep.

[MI21]

Good quarter, stop the leakouts, get the ball out of Manu's hands at the top of the key and things will be looking good. Blair going ok, really miss Splitter out there.

[spursince#99]

yeah that was definitely a good block

[timtonymanu]

I still don't think the Spurs played their best but they still managed to get a double digit lead after one. Good news.

[Warlord23]

Good first quarter, the offense seems a bit crisper than game 1 but IMO there's still some room to improve

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

how the fuck did Josh Howard get 9 points :nope

[blkroadrunners]

That was not a goaltend. Bad call.

I'll take it though.

[Manu-20]

Solid first quater and the spurs have been playing pretty good D so far.

[spursince#99]

And that was an atrocious pass by Manu

[EVAY]

Another 28 point first quarter, just like last game. Nice looking start.

[Kuestmaster]

We might be the team with the highest BB IQ for sure...