Game Blog: Spurs @ Clippers - Game 3

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Parker's the MVP.

[ElNono]

We win!

[Floyd Pacquiao]

just got to get one more stop to seal it

[mVp]

LOL VND and his timely timeouts

[timtonymanu]

Should we go all out for the win tomorrow or will Pop manage minutes?

[ducks]

clippers scored 33 in first quarter 31 so far in second half

[rasho8]

So much for the Clippers

17 in a row. Suck it ESPN

[$pursDynasty]

Clippers have checked out.
I hope they stay checked out so we can play the backup some tomorrow, because the starters put in all the work today

[Russo21]

32 points turnaround after that shocking first q

[Cant_Be_Faded]

When did Parker stop sticking his tongue out on free throws

[Borosai]

Del Negro's butthole has to be fuming.

[ducks]

now 33

[tenbeersbold]

Clippers masters of the hopeless time-out!!!!

[Keepin' it real]

I hope they go back to the studio and replay Magic saying the Spurs can't come back in the 2nd half! And let him defend his "expert" analysis.

[rasho8]

I hope they go back to the studio and replay Magic saying the Spurs can't come back in the 2nd half! And let him defend his "expert" analysis.

I would cherish this. Hopefully Wilbon calls him out.

[$pursDynasty]

Should we go all out for the win tomorrow or will Pop manage minutes?

it depends on what you mean by all out, I want the sweep and for OKC/La to go 7, I think tomorrow can go like the first two games went, where we got a good bit of run from the bench, they weren't effective but they did chew up minutes:toast

[Spurologist]

When did Parker stop sticking his tongue out on free throws

Hasn't just stopped doing that in general?

Coincidence that his FT% is now at 80%?

[Thomas3]

I hope they go back to the studio and replay Magic saying the Spurs can't come back in the 2nd half! And let him defend his "expert" analysis.

:lol

[Spurs9]

WTF is Van Gundy talking about not challenged? Didn't we have the 2nd best record with multiple consecutive winning streaks? Maybe the Spurs are just that good

[Russo21]

I hope they go back to the studio and replay Magic saying the Spurs can't come back in the 2nd half! And let him defend his "expert" analysis.

:lmao

[mVp]

17 straight wins!

[Budkin]

Ok I'm ready for Magic Johnson to choke on some crow.

[Quiet Strength]

Beautiful basketball

[Capt Bringdown]

Team effort, but Leonard made a series of great plays in the 3rd to really get us over the hump.

14 points on 5 for 7 shooting, 9 boards, 2 steals and a block. Stud.

[Russo21]

yeah baby, 3-0

[loveforthegame]

Impressive win. Damn. :tu

[siraulo23]

Amazinggggggggggg Winnnnnnn

[Libri]

Should we go all out for the win tomorrow or will Pop manage minutes?

Win and manage minutes.

[spurspokesman]

Lol@ breen talking about the spurs haven't been challenged yet. 24 down to come back and win on the road. Yea that's not a challenge.

[Cherry]

lol


















:flag:

[Splits]

Unbeatable.

[Budkin]

That was one of the most amazing Spurs playoff games I've seen.

[carina_gino20]

Good win. Not a great 4th, but they did enough to close out.

Is Danny hurt though? Didn't see him much in the 2nd.

[EVAY]

There's that weird guy again hugging Tony after the game.

[ballhog]

Nice game. Need to sweep this series, sit back and watch Lakers/Thunder beat the shit out of each other.

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

I can't believe it.

[ginobili fan]

was that jerry goldstein at the end with Tony ?
what a lucky man he's always at the spurs games..

[timtonymanu]

That went from an ugly ass game to the best game the Spurs have played in the playoffs considering they haven't been challenged yet.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs-Clippers postgame news conference

http://www.nba.com/live1/

[ginobili fan]

he must be a close friend of pop Lol

[ducks]

M. Ginobili -3
tp +24

[Horry For 3!]

Huge win! Time to sweep tomorrow!

[Mugen]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn

[mVp]

Let's prepare the brooms for tomorrow.

[Horse]

Who the Fuck goes down 24 and still wins by 10. Imagine if we didnt sleep through the 1st.

[Whisky Dog]

Lol@ breen talking about the spurs haven't been challenged yet. 24 down to come back and win on the road. Yea that's not a challenge.

I know he meant a last minute tied game type situation but this game was a huge challenge. Griffin was amazing for the first half and started the third well before he came back down. To spot one of the last 8 standing teams in the NBA playoffs 1 and a third quarters and 24 points in their gym before systematically destroying them over the next 32 minutes to win by double digits? That's rising to a challenge.

[carina_gino20]

Bench has got to be ready to put in some productive minutes tomorrow. Go in early for the kill and close this out.

And I'm just flat out amazed at Timmy. Sustained excellence.

[Sense]

Best win in the playoffs so far... so sweet.

[ginobili fan]

clipfans must be pissed right now, +24 at home town in a playoff game, the most disgusting way to shut down any hope left....
besides kawhi is so amazing, can't believe we drafted this guy...

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

This game could have been exactly the kind of wake-up call to stimulate the Spurs psychologically.

I hope we win tomorrow because I'd like to see San Antonio on an 18-game winning streak, which would be a team record (?)

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Thank goodness...Glad we pulled out the win. Now to go for a sweep tomorrow...

GO SPURS GO!

[timvp]

Another double-digit win. Ho hum.






I don't really understand JVG saying he's wondering if the Spurs would be okay since they haven't been challenged. Down 24 on the road in the playoffs isn't a challenge?

[carina_gino20]

:lol pop being veeeery cooperative in his post game interview.

[siraulo23]

i got up early to watch THIS???

:lol :lol

[scanry]

Post Game

Reporter: "17 wins in a row, why are you guys so special?"

Pop: I have no idea. :lol

[capek]

Good win. Not a great 4th, but they did enough to close out.

Is Danny hurt though? Didn't see him much in the 2nd.

Kawhi was beasting, so Pop left him in there with Manu.

Awesome win! It could be because I've gotten spoiled, but I actually never felt like we were going to lose this game. Still, to see the guys actually do the work and get this win...damn impressive. :flag:

[ace3g]

Richard Oliver ‏@RichardCOliver

Spurs first nba team to ever trail by 22 after one quarter and come back and win a playoff game. Yowza.

[ducks]

big praise bruce bown clone

[mVp]

Post Game

Reporter: "17 wins in a row, why are you guys so special?"

Pop: I have no idea. :lol

Classic Pop :lol

[therealtruth]

What I loved about the comeback is that the Spurs did it with defense. It's not like they got on fire on offense. Usually alot of times teams come back from huge deficits by hitting alot of 3's. The Spurs just executed their offense and defended the Clippers really well.

[ducks]

pop said pop told tp what to do tony said no and tony knows more then I know

[ace3g]

lol Pop just now about hack a Evans, "not to be a smart ass, but he isn't a good FT shooter"

[capek]

Another double-digit win. Ho hum.






I don't really understand JVG saying he's wondering if the Spurs would be okay since they haven't been challenged. Down 24 on the road in the playoffs isn't a challenge?

One of many stupid things said be Jeff and Breen tonday tbh

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao This Pop press conference is the best one ever.

[NRHector]

WOW :wow

[loveforthegame]

Not going to lie. Pop scares the shit out of me. :lol

[Spurologist]

WHI on NBATV now

[ata]

Time for double sweep tommorow in Staples, 1st Kopitar with Kings, and than Spurs

[ducks]

:lmao This Pop press conference is the best one ever.

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lobt:

[siraulo23]

oh shit leonard on nba tv

haha i wonder if he's any better than pop

[carina_gino20]

:lmao This Pop press conference is the best one ever.

Brutal Pop. :lol

But managed to mix in some classy by saying that Paul isn't 100%.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard is the man. Well spoken. Straight to the point. How can you not root for him?

[Sense]

Looks like Clipperfan wants it to be a sweep so they can get rid of Del Negro :lol...

[mVp]

Another double-digit win. Ho hum.






I don't really understand JVG saying he's wondering if the Spurs would be okay since they haven't been challenged. Down 24 on the road in the playoffs isn't a challenge?

That first quarter was a fluke, I think that's what he meant, I mean, the Clipps are not that good... it was more like the Spurs beating themselves and the Clipps just hitting fluky shots.

[Quiet Strength]

lol watching the leonard interview.. it was hard to tell that the spurs won.

[Arcadian]

What I don't like about this game is that it exposed weaknesses in this team. Namely the lack of a backup PG.

...But we trailed by 24 points and won by 10. That's fucking awesome.

[Spurologist]

Del Negro: Missing FTs is a big concern of ours. :lol

Butthurt level: Expert

[Trainwreck2100]

player to be named from the spurs?

Dejuan Blair perhaps?

[temujin]

Del negro is a terrible coach, and the Clips SHOULD get rid of him.
With a decent coach this Clippers team has very good potential.

The bench got him the big lead and leaves the frigging starters in the whole 3rd quarter.

And he leaves the poor Evans to get exposed time after time.

This guy is a clown.

[Splits]

timvp was the only poised poster on SpursTalk when spurs were getting blown out tbh.

Believe.


Young teams have a history of blowing big home leads in the playoffs. Weather the storm, get it to 10 by half. They won't shoot 63% all game.


I'll say it once a quarter, young teams historically have trouble protecting huge 1st half leads. Tons of time left, just play our game and step up the D


Spurs go on 12-0 runs in two minutes all the time, we're totally in this game. Don't blink cuz we might have this in single digits. Close the quarter.


Spurs have blitzed LAC out of the half in the last two games and owned the third. Let's see if they can do it again.


Unbeatable.

[carina_gino20]

I need to sleep but this is too much excitement at 630 in the morning. :lol

[temujin]

What I don't like about this game is that it exposed weaknesses in this team. Namely the lack of a backup PG.

...But we trailed by 24 points and won by 10. That's fucking awesome.

Exactly.
Get Patty Mills in, get him some minutes, it will pay off against better teams.
No way neal can play PG in the WCF or the Finals.
No way.

[Keepin' it real]

What I don't like about this game is that it exposed weaknesses in this team. Namely the lack of a backup PG.

...But we trailed by 24 points and won by 10. That's fucking awesome.

Luckily, no one left has as quick a backcourt as the Clips, so this weakness will be minimized moving forward.

[carina_gino20]

Tim: I don't think I got off the floor (blocking Blake Griffin).

:lol

[Sense]

Exactly.
Get Patty Mills in, get him some minutes, it will pay off against better teams.
No way neal can play PG in the WCF or the Finals.
No way.

While I do think Mills can be a better option at back up PG, he can't play big minutes... he might force turnovers...

I think we're okay, when Manu and Neal are in there.. I don't just don't* UNDERSTAND why Pop lets Neal dribble the ball when Paul.. one of the best at stealing the ball in the NBA is constantly pressuring him.

[Whisky Dog]

Exactly.
Get Patty Mills in, get him some minutes, it will pay off against better teams.
No way neal can play PG in the WCF or the Finals.
No way.

Actually Neal should be able to be hidden on defense a lot better against the likes of Derek Fisher or Steve Blake in the WCF. This is just a terrible matchup for Neal and Jack as well. I hope they keep mentally sharp because they'll both be needed in the next round.

That said, for this matchup game 4 I think Mills should get some minutes to limit TP and even if Neal is playing bad again.

[spursfanincolorado]

:wakeup
This team needs to dig in - Get the lead to 10 by half time and go buc wild in the third...

They did just that!!:lobt2:

[temujin]

While I do think Mills can be a better option at back up PG, he can't play big minutes... he might force turnovers...

I think we're okay, when Manu and Neal are in there.. I don't just don't* UNDERSTAND why Pop lets Neal dribble the ball when Paul.. one of the best at stealing the ball in the NBA is constantly pressuring him.

After Paul, it will be Westbrook.

And after that, it might be Rondo.

Neal just cant' bring the ball upcourt in pressure situations.

[temujin]

AT any rate, folks, before going to bed, I'll tell you this: this team is unreal.
Seriously unreal. They play like they KNOW they can't lose.

[TampaDude]

I'm as big a Spurs homer as the next guy, but damn, this game looked like a loss after the first quarter. Amazing comeback!

The Spurs may not lose a single game in these playoffs. Seriously.

[eric365]

After Paul, it will be Westbrook.

And after that, it might be Rondo.

Neal just cant' bring the ball upcourt in pressure situations.

Neal problem wasn't Paul. Paul is a starter and Neal is in the 2nd unit.
The problem was Mo Williams, Eric Bledsoe etc...

In the WCF, the 2nd unit PG is Fisher and the 2nd unit PG for Miami and Boston are also bad

[Knoxxx]

If we play another shitty quarter like that we will probably get beat next round. OMFG that was pathetic!

[mVp]

The Spurs may not lose a single game in these playoffs. Seriously.

I'm seriously thinking about that possibility, I definitely can see that happening :lol

[Whisky Dog]

lol they'll lose games in the playoffs, might even lose game 4 after the energy it took to come back and get this one

[mVp]

lol they'll lose games in the playoffs, might even lose game 4 after the energy it took to come back and get this one

If they play like they played in the first quarter today you can count on that for sure :lol

[TampaDude]

lol they'll lose games in the playoffs, might even lose game 4 after the energy it took to come back and get this one

If the Clips are up big in the second half, Pop may wave the white flag early and rest them for Game 5. NFW we lose a Game 5 back in SA.

That said, after today's game, I don't think this Spurs team can be beaten.

[Knoxxx]

Pop postgame interview: Can you tell us why your team is so special during this run?

Pop: Not really.

You ask him a question he doesn't like, and ehhh...

(awkward)

[ace3g]

Michael Lee ‏@MrMichaelLee

Stephen Jackson on Tim Duncan: "A lot of people messed up saying he was old last year."

[ViceCity86]

If Spurs don't win the title.There needs to be an investigtaion,because they are by far the best team left in playoffs.

[DRclipper]

Yeah that was expected.

Thanks for the 2 worst moments of my clipper life: Robinson's 71 and today's punch in the groin.

But a very big genuine thank you for preventing any reason to keep Vinny. If y'all don't come back, Vinny might be signing an extension.

[Obstructed_View]

I thought the Clippers played amazing pick and roll defense, and that's a good adjustment by the coach.

Seriously, if LA chooses to use this as an excuse to boot Vinny, then they're bigger losers than their history suggests.

[bulakenyo]

I need to sleep but this is too much excitement at 630 in the morning. :lol

I waited for the game until 2:30am, and fell asleep. :depressed

Woke up, and it was post game pressers already. :depressed

[lauren_gino20]

Good job my team! Drive for five is really on!!!
Just woke up to this good news :)

[DRclipper]

I thought the Clippers played amazing pick and roll defense, and that's a good adjustment by the coach.

Seriously, if LA chooses to use this as an excuse to boot Vinny, then they're bigger losers than their history suggests.

I hope you're not basing that evaluation on 1 quarter of PnR defense. We've suffered w/o an identity for 2 seasons now.

[Spurs da champs]

Nobody wants to talk about captain jack now?

[ace3g]

First Half:

http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/p/sp/ap/e4/fullj.898bee8591a438b901fd171dabc9190f/ap-201205191612583614942.jpg

Second Half:

http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/p/sp/ap/29/fullj.efbcbdf8c05de08a96eb8ff3fc92ee2d/ap-201205191753644375486.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

I hope you're not basing that evaluation on 1 quarter of PnR defense. We've suffered w/o an identity for 2 seasons now.

The coach made the adjustment, and the players did it and they had the most success that they've had in the entire playoffs. That they couldn't sustain it is not the fault of the coach.

For two seasons now? Might wanna pump the brakes a bit; your team hasn't even had a fucking training camp together yet.

I know it must be disappointing to be the preseason darling that everyone predicted to win the west, but they weren't ever the '72 Lakers. Sorry.

[ace3g]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites/release/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/144792919_10.jpg

To be fair to both teams:

http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites/release/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/144795509_10.jpg

[Quiet Strength]

Parker looks ready to do another grease video

[DRclipper]

The coach made the adjustment, and the players did it and they had the most success that they've had in the entire playoffs. That they couldn't sustain it is not the fault of the coach.

For two seasons now? Might wanna pump the brakes a bit; your team hasn't even had a fucking training camp together yet.

I know it must be disappointing to be the preseason darling that everyone predicted to win the west, but they weren't ever the '72 Lakers. Sorry.

the "adjustment" lasted 1 quarter. if the team couldnt sustain it, then shouldnt the coach make a further adjustment?

as was the case this whole year, there was no purpose out there. its either high PnR or 1v1 iso chaos.

btw, why so bitter? there's nothing to be bitter about.

[mVp]

I feel you Clipps fan, VDN sucks.

Better luck next season.

[DPG21920]

Nick Young dresses like an Asian casino whale.

[Manu-20]

As a spurs fan who was watching this game live at staples I have to say this victorey is one of my all time favorite spurs wins was so great to see this game live and today after seeing Kawhi live I will go on the record of saying he has the potential to be a franchise player just a great win.

[Paranoid Pop]

Love Boris but not feeling that outfit tbh,

[TDMVPDPOY]

I feel you Clipps fan, VDN sucks.

Better luck next season.

i dont think it makes a difference whether VDN coaches them or not, i doubt they the players takes him serious anyway...yeh its easy to blame the coach when ur losing, but when you have 2 clowns on the team who looked good for game 3 then the previous 2 games, lol blowing a 24pt lead you should not have any excuses but urselves...

we all seen this from cp3 blowing loads as usual, yet ppl want to claim him to be the best pg in the league...yet dunno how this clown is ahead of tp in the mvp ballot, when tp has torched him the regular season h2h matches

[td4mvp21]

What a shocking game. This team is fucking good.

[Spurs-Fan]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites/release/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/144792919_10.jpg

To be fair to both teams:

http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites/release/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/local_image_gallery_default/144795509_10.jpg

Boris looks smooth and elegant. Just like he does on the court. :toast
:flag:

[GSH]

I watched the game in Rockport today, and there were internet probs, so I don't know if this came up during the game. But maybe someone will save me the trouble of searching through threads.

Did Blake Griffin really call a ref mother%*#&^ to his face? Twice? And get by with it?

He didn't get a call that he wanted, and came up bitching. They muted his voice (I didn't know they were on a delay), but there was no question what he said. The second time, he turned to face the ref and yelled "YOU mother$^!@#&". So it's not like it was just a random comment - he was directing it to the zebra.

Did I see it wrong? If not, how does a ref not T that up?

[CosmicCowboy]

Anyone watching OKC and the Lakers? I'm totally underwhelmed. ISO ball and shitty defense on both sides. Hell, if they beat each other up for 7 games Spurs could get a full weeks rest at home if they sweep tomorrow. Spurs just reached down the Clips throats and ripped their hearts out today. I just can't see them coming back for a game 4 win.

[therealtruth]

The Spurs basically said we'll spot you 24 and still beat you by double digits.

[PingPong]

Nothing like the french elegance....

[Spurtacus]

Game rerun on ESPN at 2am central (30 minutes from now)

[Obstructed_View]

the "adjustment" lasted 1 quarter. if the team couldnt sustain it, then shouldnt the coach make a further adjustment?
What further adjustment do you suggest when facing a superior team? Vinny can't will the ball to go in.


as was the case this whole year, there was no purpose out there. its either high PnR or 1v1 iso chaos.
Not sure what you're seeing, but they've done well in the low post, their secondary break is effective, their defense is vastly improved.


btw, why so bitter? there's nothing to be bitter about.
I'm not remotely bitter, but I admit that it annoys me to see stupid fans of a loser team run off a coach because they don't win a championship the first year with a mix of young players and new talent. Unless you just got on the bandwagon, you're aware that this is a team that lost 50 games last year. The Clipps finished second in their division, fifth in a really strong and competetive western conference, and made it to the second round for the first time in like seven years. Quit looking for someone to blame and be happy that your team isn't a laughing stock for a fucking change.

[TampaDude]

Spurs 99
Clips 89

Damn close, brah! :toast