Game Blog: Spurs vs Jazz -- Game 4 (May 7, 7 PM CST, FSSW/TNT)

[TheSkeptic]

There's something about seeing Blair on the floor during a playoff game that bothers me.

[Josepatches_]

At the first moment I was sure he wasn't Splitter the guy on that break. He was quickly for a 7 ft. It's a shame he missed the lay up.

Obviously he's recovering his confidence. He begins to seem the player he was in Spain

[turkish spurs fan]

is duncan's bankshot dead??

doesnt matter. duncan is duncan.

[szkorhetz]

Playoffs Jax!

[TheSkeptic]

Jax!

[Juggity]

boom, buckets

[ace3g]

Sjax!!!

[Floyd Pacquiao]

their you go jack!!

[ffadicted]

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[loveforthegame]

Jackson!!

Nothing fazes him.

[Mal]

will Golden state Gm receive a ring this year ?

[Knoxxx]

TP stinking it up.

But Jackson with the dagger 3!!!!!

[capek]

Captain Jack baby!

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

StakJak!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Jackson :(

[Spurologist]

SJAX same angle as this three was..

http://nbathroughmyveins.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/jackson.jpeg?w=500

[slick'81]

break it down sean elliott break it down

[TheSkeptic]

will Golden state Gm receive a ring this year ?

I know you're joking but I'm thinking he seriously deserves one if the Spurs win it all. :lol

[8FOR!3]

Ginobili's struggling because he's rusty. Sitting him out isn't going to fix any of that.

[timvp]

Blair's actually doing pretty good work.

[spurs1990]

what's up with the officiating

[LakerHater]

Jiz fans hate every whistle!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

How can ginobili be rusty

He's just colder than Skyrim right now

[Knoxxx]

Blair not finishing well but at least drawing some fouls on Jazz bigs.

Our 2nd unit obliterated Jazz, look for their starters to tire a bit in 2nd half (hopefully).

[BanditHiro]

what's up with the officiating

good call blair followed through the arm of the defender.

[Spurs Brazil]

keep running the pick and roll.

[Fireball]

what's up with the officiating

Stern has seen enough of the Jazz :lol

[jestersmash]

I'm somewhat surprised. The Jazz have had a slight reffing edge for the first 3 games of the series, but in game 4 we've had a handful of terrible calls called in our favor.

Didn't look like Blair was fouled (the fact that it was a late whistle is also suspect).

Favors definitely didn't foul Duncan on his last trip to the free throw line.

I think I'm missing 1 or 2 more calls in our favor, but there's definitely been a net edge to the Spurs so far.

[Paranoid Pop]

Ginobili's struggling because he's rusty. Sitting him out isn't going to fix any of that.

For the first time I actually think the rotation is too long, players barely play, Pop is in full mad scientist mode throwing so weird 5s out there. Feels chaotic.

I we will we'll sit one week, this is the last repetition, dont see the point of fucking with the confidence/riddum of soemone like Kawhi or Boris who need the repetition.

[jestersmash]

Well, on second thought I just saw the replay. Blair technically was fouled but it's kind of a ticky tack foul call for a playoff game.

[timvp]

Parker, Ginobili and Splitter a combined 3-for-13. Spurs up 10.

Not bad, IMO.

[TheSkeptic]

Blair not finishing well but at least drawing some fouls on Jazz bigs.

Our 2nd unit obliterated Jazz, look for their starters to tire a bit in 2nd half (hopefully).

Yep. And then our bench can push the lead up again permanently and we'll sweep them in style after they give up at around the 5 minute mark.


I hope.

[Josepatches_]

The problem with Blair when he's playing pick & roll is that he believes he's MJ. If he gets the ball he goes to the basket yes or yes. Even if he find 4 guys protecting the rim.

To be agressive is not to be dumb

[100%duncan]

Stern has seen enough of the Jazz :lol

:lol

[turkish spurs fan]

Manu

[Libri]

Manu schooling Hayward.

[DatBoyGood]

Blair!

[slick'81]

nice db

[sexinthatsx]

Lol dejuan blair!

[szkorhetz]

Duncan lost his outside game.
Floater? TD, please..

[Juggity]

Damn, lucky tip by blair

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Good rebound, Blair.

[Spurologist]

great foul by TD there

[loveforthegame]

Blair doing work out there. :tu

[Fireball]

Duncan trying the floater ... not even as good as Blairs

[sexinthatsx]

wow stupid call..

[slick'81]

wtf manu

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

lol Neal

[timtonymanu]

smh Manu

[loveforthegame]

Stupid Ginobili.

[$pursDynasty]

man refs, really, really

[EVAY]

Manu failed to get the ball over the half court line in 8 seconds?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

WTF? Crowd shot shows a guy with a whistle in his mouth.

[Brazil]

wtf was that manu ?

[Knoxxx]

Awful foul call on Neal I hate those.

Blair providing some decent minutes no bonehead plays.

8 second call these refs are in rare form...

[ace3g]

Manu makes up for the 8 sec violation

[slick'81]

get that shit back manu

[Reck]

Manu is fucking up big time.

Utah should take the lead again..

[Juggity]

seriously, where is ginobili's head?

[bklynspursfan]

Manu missing FT's not a good sign.

[LakerHater]

Travel??

[slick'81]

wat!!

[Josepatches_]

Actually i don't know how Utah was able to reach the playoffs.

And I can't understand why they only take JS...but it's ok

[Brazil]

Harris is owning Neal

[bklynspursfan]

Neal- "You fucking kidding me"

[sexinthatsx]

these calls are just getting ridiculous now...

[100%duncan]

:lol Manu Bonehead play of the series

[loveforthegame]

Missed fts smh.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

questionable calls both ends

[BanditHiro]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

[slick'81]

dancing bear

[Reck]

I would sit Manu for the rest of the game.

Guy clearly not in this game.

[loveforthegame]

Blair playing well tonight. :tu

[timtonymanu]

Blair playing surprisingly well. Props.

[Spurologist]

Apparently sliding on the court is allowed. Roller skates should be allowed in the 2nd half

[Brazil]

Actually i don't know how Utah was able to reach the playoffs.

And I can't understand why they only take JS...but it's ok

they build a so called big line up and they JS as hell, wtf ?

[EVAY]

Guys, let's face it...the Spurs are having a hard time keeping their focus and intensity and it is understandable. But we will still win.

[sexinthatsx]

wow that pass by Duncan is sick

[jestersmash]

these calls are just getting ridiculous now...

Which ones? The 4 or 5 ridiculous calls in the Spurs favor, or the single ridiculous call in Utah's favor?

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Well nice pass for Timmy to Blair to save a shitty end to the half.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

Rules have to have a point?

[Spurs Brazil]

Great minutes by Blair; Manu with some bad mistakes to end the 2nd

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Manu doing hisJason Hart impersonation

[Fireball]

Duncan looked a little exhausted in the 2nd ... otherwise everything is fine

[Spurologist]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4061/4669812732_5407c2534c_z.jpg

[Reck]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

Same reason why there is a backcourt violation.

[Knoxxx]

I am thinking Patty Mills not Neal end of 2nd quarter.

Pretty bad half for us I thought, but still up 8.

Blair demonstrated why Pop trusted him with some minutes last couple games, decent role player at $1 million per year.

[GB20]

pop is not a happy person right now

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

sick spurs bench tbh

[Warlord23]

Not sure if Manu's struggles are due to a lack of focus or if his poor jump shooting is affecting his overall play. Either way, he needs to pick it up asap.

[Brazil]

Manu and TP with the so so game and we are still up 8, it is safe to say that for the moment we have the game under control

[timvp]

Pop making that Neal for Parker sub ignited the game the wrong way.

Ginobili apparently was going for the old school 10 second violation.

[jestersmash]

Manu going 1-2 at the free throw line twice in a row is something I'm not used to seeing.

[Fireball]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

just another rule to make the game faster and creating more offense ...

[Nathan89]

Rules have to have a point?

One would think.

[spurs1990]

lol@ the boxscore.

6 bench players all with 5 points or more

[jestersmash]

0-1 and 1-2*

[sexinthatsx]

Which ones? The 4 or 5 ridiculous calls in the Spurs favor, or the single ridiculous call in Utah's favor?

I lagged when watching the replay of Neal getting the foul on Devin Harris, but I thought it was clean.

[Mal]

Spurs fans must be confident, cause they are saying Spurs got questionable whistles

[Mal]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

For pressing, for full court press, for traps etc.

[100%duncan]

Blair provided decent minutes,imo. Glad to see we have 5 legit bigs in the playoffs.

[EVAY]

Subbing Neal for Parker so that Parker doesn't get his third foul....so Neal gets HIS third.

These refs are feeling sorry for the Jazz, imo.

[wildbill2u]

Does anyone know why Patty Mills hasn't played lately? I'd like to see him get some work in at pg/

[Reck]

Manu and TP with the so so game and we are still up 8, it is safe to say that for the moment we have the game under control

So so games? lol

Both these dudes better pick it up. Bench throughly outplayed them.

[Brazil]

Pop is playin' this game as it was RS TP only logged 15 mn, Neal with 18 mn

[GB20]

i think manu has the Olympic in his head

[Fireball]

Pop is playin' this game as it was RS TP only logged 15 mn, Neal with 18 mn

Neal played 9 minutes

[Reck]

Pop making that Neal for Parker sub ignited the game the wrong way.

Ginobili apparently was going for the old school 10 second violation.

Manu always brings the ball slow. I'm actually surprise he doesn't get call for it more often.

When he brings it up it always seems like he takes more then 8 seconds.

[Paranoid Pop]

So so games? lol

Both these dudes better pick it up. Bench throughly outplayed them.

Manu is part of the bench and the rotation is so wack that I don't even know what you can call "the bench".

[roycrikside]

Manu's not playing poorly overall, but his shot is broken right now. He can't even make free throws. He's got no balance for whatever reason. He can't stand still and go up straight. He's either leaning forward or backward, left or right. Needs to tweak it between this series and next and find that balance.

[Paranoid Pop]

i think manu has the Olympic in his head

No.

[timvp]

The Spurs up 8 after playing a C half.

Time to put this series to bed.

The Jazz bore me :sleep

[Paranoid Pop]

Lol Shaq telling teams to fuck up TP.

[Brazil]

So so games? lol

Both these dudes better pick it up. Bench throughly outplayed them.

Im callin' that a so so game cauz at this point both have not the foot on the gas pedale. By their standard its a shitty game if they tried

[Knoxxx]

what is the point of the 8 second violation rule...

No idea whatsoever, only thing I can think is to add some drama because the 10 second call was rare.

Seems it takes an average of 6 seconds to get across halfcourt without pressure.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

If that blindfolded foot archer chick hit her shot, the Jazz should sign her at half time.

[Mal]

The Spurs up 8 after playing a C half.

Time to put this series to bed.

The Jazz bore me :sleep

This is gonna be a week without Spurs playing. I can see Clippers going for game 7.

[Knoxxx]

Manu's not playing poorly overall, but his shot is broken right now. He can't even make free throws. He's got no balance for whatever reason. He can't stand still and go up straight. He's either leaning forward or backward, left or right. Needs to tweak it between this series and next and find that balance.

Tony was not much better. He can barely dribble tonight! What were they out clubbin'?

[LakerHater]

Lol Shaq telling teams to fuck up TP.
bounty???

[Spurs Brazil]

We need to play better in the 2nd half, especially Tony.

We got 18FTA in the 1st half. I doubt we'll get that many calls in the 2nd.

[Brazil]

Neal played 9 minutes

yep sorry

[sexinthatsx]

You guys are claiming about how much Manu sucks, but you just are seriously not realizing that the reason we have the lead was from Manu's passes. He can shoot as poorly as he wants, but even if he didn't get credit for the assist, he was the one that created the opportunity for the open pass and open shot afterwards

[timvp]

Time for Will Sevening to fire up that cryogenic machine.

FTJ.

[Budkin]

This kind of play may beat the Jazz but won't cut it in the second round.

[Nathan89]

Does anyone know why Patty Mills hasn't played lately? I'd like to see him get some work in at pg/

Because he's the 12th man.

[Spurologist]

Did Kenny say done is spelled D-U-N-E

:lmao

[timvp]

Tony was not much better. He can barely dribble tonight! What were they out clubbin'?

Salt Lake City does have some surprisingly great clubs, fwiw.

[jestersmash]

This just amazing. There are so many "if you told me Parker would be 1-5 for 3 points by the half....I'd tell you Jazz would be up by 10 or 12" type of stats in this game.

Parker 1-5 for 3 points
Duncan went 0-4 after hitting his first 4 shots.
Splitter 1-6.
7 assists on 17 made baskets (41% shooting overall).
Manu (1-3 FTs) and Tony (1-2 FTs) missing easy points.

Yet despite all of this, we're still on pace to break 100 and we're still up 8.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

What does Chumpdumper have to say about Manu

[EVAY]

This kind of play may beat the Jazz but won't cut it in the second round.

Now that is a FACT!!

[Knoxxx]

Pop making that Neal for Parker sub ignited the game the wrong way.



Yes as I stated Patty was the call there. I think Pop was figuring how bad could it be in a min or two, and we found out. Harris is quick and going all out, we can't have Neal on him.

[roycrikside]

We need to play better in the 2nd half, especially Tony.

We got 18FTA in the 1st half. I doubt we'll get that many calls in the 2nd.

We'll see if they get the calls or not, but they are going to the rim, which I like.

[TheSkeptic]

Does anyone know why Patty Mills hasn't played lately? I'd like to see him get some work in at pg/

I like Patty. I still remember how solid he was before.

But if he's going to chuck and not play particularly good defense, we have Gary Neal for that.

[Nathan89]

Did Kenny say done is spelled D-U-N-E

:lmao

Now you know why TNT hire the 5th grade spelling bee champ aka shaq

[Knoxxx]

Because he's the 12th man.

News flash: we are 12 deep. :downspin:

[Brazil]

wow I never felt so relaxed watching a spurs serie tbh I wouldn't be surprised if the players even in-conscientiously are loosing their focus a bit. I think Pop is going to remind them they have a job to finish

[Paranoid Pop]

This just amazing. There are so many "if you told me Parker would be 1-5 for 3 points by the half....I'd tell you Jazz would be up by 10 or 12" type of stats in this game.

Parker 1-5 for 3 points
Duncan went 0-4 after hitting his first 4 shots.
Splitter 1-6.
7 assists on 17 made baskets (41% shooting overall).
Manu (1-3 FTs) and Tony (1-2 FTs) missing easy points.

Yet despite all of this, we're still on pace to break 100 and we're still up 8.

There's no way the Jazz would be up double digit no matter what, still the level of play is pretty concerning no matter what the scoreboard says.

[Knoxxx]

I like Patty. I still remember how solid he was before.

But if he's going to chuck and not play particularly good defense, we have Gary Neal for that.

Matchups. Harris is hurting us with his speed. Or at least annoying us. :lol

[timvp]

No. 1 sign things are going well so far in the playoffs:


Does anyone know why Patty Mills hasn't played lately? I'd like to see him get some work in at pg/

[maverick1948]

Two stats on the stat sheet jump out at you.

7 assists. That's right 7. Spurs should have at least 10 to 14 every half.

38-33 Jazz starters - Spurs bench scoring.

If shots that didnt drop early go down in the second half, Jazz are toast. Big time toast.

[Horse]

We surely missed a bunch of easy shots we usually make and no way favors didn't foul on a few of those blocks. All that and we're still up 8. I think it's human nature to let down against team that you know are inferior. Halftime came at the perfect moment. We'll regain focus get this lead up and coast to the finish.

[MannyIsGod]

Home in time to see the 2nd half. Glad the Spurs are up and hope they an just put this shit away.

[polandprzem]

Spur probably gonna dominate the 4th

:D

[Knoxxx]

Splitter 1-6.



This guy needs to go up stronger! He went up strong only one time, dunk + foul. This laying it in gently off the glass every time is getting OLD.

[EVAY]

I agree that the level of play is disconcerting, if understandable. Still, my fear would be that it will be difficult for the team to get in the right mindset for focus and crisp execution for the first game of the next series, and if they don't....we can lose HCA.

[capek]

Did Kenny say done is spelled D-U-N-E

:lmao

He was making fun of Chuck for miss spelling "over" just before that. Of course, Chuck was speaking fast, so you have to excuse him for making little mistakes like that. :lol

[100%duncan]

This kind of play may beat the Jazz but won't cut it in the second round.

This.

[EVAY]

Bad offensive set to begin the second half.

[MannyIsGod]

WTF Tony

[Spurologist]

tp getting his shit stuffed today

[Brazil]

come on TP !
going to fire him up

[TheSkeptic]

This guy needs to go up stronger! He went up strong only one time, dunk + foul. This laying it in gently off the glass every time is getting OLD.

Agreed. At least pump fake before laying it in though.

[EVAY]

Damn! Tony gets a steal, gets down the court, and not a single spur goes with him!!

[MannyIsGod]

I don't understand why the fuck Tony gave him the angle. If he goes up on the left side of the rim Harris CANT block that.

[BanditHiro]

you have 3 points tony stop being greedy trying to get an and 1

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF with Tony today

[Brazil]

:lol Harris injured himself on that play... maybe a great play by TP after all

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

roflmao tinsley shot that himself :rofl

[Floyd Pacquiao]

3333333333333333

[maverick1948]

I dont like this officiating in the 3rd. Somebody could get hurt.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Tinsley is garbage.

[Juggity]

Leonard! Keep up that kind of ball movement

[Brazil]

Here ya go KL !

[Brazil]

a regular RS game between Charlotte and Phoenix has more intensity than that

[MannyIsGod]

Tony with a tres bien

[Spurologist]

ttttpppppppp 33333333333333333333333333

[ffadicted]

cmon lenny

[Brazil]

I knew that this blk will fire him up !

[carina_gino20]

Kawhi!!

[MannyIsGod]

And now the old fashioned 3 point play.

[sharkenleo]

Lol anyone hear the "and one!" from the Spurs bench? Had to be Jax.

[Brazil]

nice 6 pts sequence by TP

[EVAY]

Parker getting in the game now!

[Spurs Brazil]

There you go Tony!

[Manu-20]

Danny is playing great defense on hayward just shuting him down.

[Mal]

We`ll see Patty Mills tonight

[EVAY]

Did you see Tony drape his arm around Pop? Coach Bud looking at him like "Damn, if I did that to Pop he'd kill me!" LOL

[100%duncan]

'Bout damn time,TP.

[Knoxxx]

Gooseegg for Diaw + 2 assists = looking more like a LLE candidate than MLE. It's early in the playoffs, but I think we may need to let Boris test the free agent waters and see if we want to match what he can get.

[007nites]

Timmy ties Shaq

[Brazil]

Great D Boris !! great D

[007nites]

Diaw doing a good job being physical

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

hayward 6/33 this series lol

[Spurologist]

:lmao :lmao

Ty Corbin on the bench

[wildbill2u]

nice 6 pts sequence by TP

bETWEEN 8:18 AND 7:56 AND IT INCLUDED TWO REBOUNDS. NOT BAD MR. PARKER.

[Brazil]

whistles going in favor of Utah now, we need to stay focus

[sexinthatsx]

there you go, TP get some shots in

[LakerHater]

11 point game!

[007nites]

Diaw being physical

[Brazil]

Spurs are letting Utah in this game

[Brazil]

7 pts game ! what a bunch of lazy asses

[timtonymanu]

Timmy's going cold.

Somebody else has to step up on offense.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn, we look bad.

[Brazil]

same as the game blog, spurs nation is lazy tonite

[turkish spurs fan]

not going well. we should finish this today.

[Knoxxx]

Wow awful stretch we went up weak with everything just when it appeared the route was on and the Jazz made us pay at the other end. Oh well we can obviously use some more practice before round #2 at this rate.

[timvp]

The ease of this game will come down to whether or not the bench can supply their usual kick. If they don't, the Spurs might have to execute at the end. If they do, this game could be over within the next 12 minutes, tbh.

[007nites]

We need Manu to get involved in the offense. He's been way too quiet.

[jestersmash]

Hard to complain. We're getting wide open shots.

I thought Timmy was a little hesitant on taking the open jumper at the end of the second half. Even though he missed, at least he's not hesitating.

[100%duncan]

:lol Pop not happy now

[024]

parker and duncan struggling, this is usually where manu needs to step up. still missing in action though.

[jestersmash]

I also don't really mind if the Spurs have to grind out a close-ish game by the 4th quarter. We need the practice.

[loveforthegame]

Spurs need to get it together again and weather this latest Jazz run.

[Manu-20]

Spurs may need manu to pick it up if they are going to go cold, or just someone in genral to step up here and get some buckets.

[carina_gino20]

Pop is excited. He can now pretend to coach a little.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs playing lazy in the 3rd. Too much one on one not enough passing and movement. Have to pick and roll every time. They can't defend it

[Warlord23]

Pop needs to give the bench extended minutes. Neal, Jackson and Splitter worked very well together and even Bonner made a 3

[jestersmash]

parker and duncan struggling, this is usually where manu needs to step up. still missing in action though.

Guy's taken 3 shots (made 2 of them), and he's getting the ball to a wide open Timmy. Tim is just missing his jumper.

[roycrikside]

My favorite part of any Spurs game, seeing Manu check into the game and not touch the ball for three minutes because it's the TP show...

Why put him in the game then?

[100%duncan]

Spurs will still finish this today. I can't see them letting this game away from their hands.

[Brazil]

8 pts run... it sucks

[GB20]

the refs are taking over

[Death In June]

Tony in ball hog mode

[Knoxxx]

Refs are smelling a series extending Jazz win (or should I say creating).

TP missed point blank layup and then awful Ginobili pass turnover WTF is going on?!??

[007nites]

Jefferson over Splitter

[Brazil]

Spurs will still finish this today. I can't see them letting this game away from their hands.

if not Im going to be pissed

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

turnobili nooooooo

[007nites]

Flagrant

[ffadicted]

a bit of an unnecessary foul lol

[Brazil]

way to fire up the crowd Spurs !!! stupid

[LakerHater]

WAYTA go up strong Tiago!

[Knoxxx]

WTH flagrant foul on Splitter?!?!?!?!??!?!

[naico]

why is that not a technical???

[davidbowie]

tiago took that shit like a man

[007nites]

All we have to do is weather the storm

[Juggity]

These fucking jazz scrubs are going to hurt somebody

[Nathan89]

Damn on that last drive by Harris, Jefferson was grabbing and push Jack with some force.

[EVAY]

Looks like a bounty system in place for the Jazz against the Spurs.

[007nites]

Ginobili waaaaay to passive

[ffadicted]

Goddamn bonner that 3 was needed

[Knoxxx]

Get Parker out my Mom could outplay him tonight and shes 5'1" and over 60 years old.

[Brazil]

Jazz fans suck big time... they were dead and now that their team is making a run... you hear them

[Death In June]

Classic Bonner

[Spurs9]

Lmao jazz thinking they can win this game:lmao

[DatBoyGood]

Yes

[Spurologist]

mmmmaaaaaannnnnuuuuuuu 333333333333333333

[Juggity]

Manu! Fuck yes

[ffadicted]

lol jazz fans shut the fuck up

[Knoxxx]

Finally Manu for tres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LakerHater]

There you are Manu!!

[sexinthatsx]

that was a flagrant...

[Bulwark]

GInobilli

[Libri]

Manu 3 sighting.

[blkroadrunners]

Huge shot for Manu.

[davidbowie]

can always count on manu for a timely flop/bucket

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Spurs need to rough these fuckers up.

[MannyIsGod]

Back to back!

[Spurologist]

mmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaannnnnuuuuuuu 333333333333333

[ffadicted]

Gino LOL 10 point game

[DatBoyGood]

Lehgo!