Game Blog: Spurs vs. Thunder - Game 5

[DPG21920]

OKC is playing amazing. They are playing championship ball....on the road. When you can go on the road, in the playoffs, and shoot this bad and still lead? That is studly.

[slick'81]

big stretch here

[siraulo23]

With everything that's happened this early in the game, pop looking lost out there, highly doubtful the spurs can win this game

[loveforthegame]

Gotta believe. I refuse to accept this is how we're going out.

[manufor3]

We've been in the bonus since the 10 minute mark PENETRATE

[EVAY]

Tony is the only real scoring threat out there right now...he can't do it alone.

[Juggity]

Good job down low by blair...until he gets dunked on the next play

[spurspokesman]

blair

[bklynspursfan]

God Green scares me when he drives

[007nites]

c'mon Blair lets go

[phxspurfan]

There we go, somebody remember how to make the pass

[NASpurs]

Stephen Jackson is taller than our center. :(

[Rummpd]

Blair a nice play finally.

[illcendiary]

Blair getting active.

[Spurs Brazil]

No defense with this lineup. NONE

[BillMc]

I just got here. Why do we have such strange lineups???

[Brazil]

wtf was that to play bonner 30 sec ? doesn't make any sense

[illcendiary]

Green is bricking everything, damn.

[slick'81]

damn danny green youve fallen soo far

[MannyIsGod]

Never want to see Danny Green shooting that type of shot...EVER.

[100%duncan]

Fuck you Green. I just lost all my respect for you. Just fuck you.

[DAF86]

Tiago needs to play, c'mon now.

[01Snake]

They are scoring at will. Spurs are fucked.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair STUPID foul

[NASpurs]

Nick "Hakeem Olajuwon" Collison.

[Kidd K]

OKC has more FTAs than us now. So much for bonus. . .0 fouls against OKC since we hit the bonus.

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Parker put no fight into that screen.

[timtonymanu]

Danny Green is shit.

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Green... he should not even play, just as Bonner...

[Rummpd]

Pop has lost it going away completely from the ball that won 20 straight.

[loveforthegame]

No words. :(

[ballhog]

Blair can't defend pick and roll

[$pursDynasty]

started the game aggressive got quick fouls on Thunders bigs, now we are going with the step backs w/ Ibaka out of the game? take it to the rim, get the calls and foul them OUT!!!

[DPG21920]

This an absolutely horrific start, I am stunned. After the first two minutes, looked great, but completely downhill after that. There is no excuse to be in the bonus at home 2 mins into the game and shoot LESS free throws.

[Kuestmaster]

Stop sucking green. Like, right now

[illcendiary]

Thunder going to end up with more free throws in the penalty despite being in the penalty for nine fewer minutes.

[Nathan89]

You know you're fucked when Perkins is smiling on the bench.

[roycrikside]

Pop has lost his mind and turned into Don Nelson.

[smaka]

D Green choking.

[ColinB]

Collison is going to look like prime Duncan against this lineup. Classic.

[ginobili fan]

What's happening ? shit ...

[EVAY]

Collison is gonna look like a superstar because he is 5 inches bigger than anybody else out there.

[therealtruth]

Pop's got to correct the lineups. He seems to be pulling them out of thin air. What was the purpose of playing Bonner for a minute?

[Libri]

first time I've seen Perkins smile but wgaf

[InK]

This is absurd, seriously i have never seen a team crumble into dust like this.

[LakerHater]

Not lookin good at all!!
Get Ibaka out & Collison BEASTS.... DAMMIT!!!

[Richie]

Early alarm bells should be ringing

[007nites]

Vintage Ginobili

[100%duncan]

Please save us Manu.

[Brazil]

Manu needs to take that shit over

[Rummpd]

Manu playing with at least some balls.

[jag]

This offense is fucking pathetic. Bail-out shots every time down the floor.

[illcendiary]

Blair making his presence felt. How does he get those when our taller guys don't, damn.

[capek]

I've never seen a team lose its mojo as quickly as this Spurs team has :(

[NASpurs]

Fuck it, Spurs have got this. They will wake up and turn it on! Believe bitches.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair sucks

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Manu needs to be super human right now

[MannyIsGod]

Holy shit thats a terrible call.

[ginobili fan]

You can't play Bonner, Blair and Neal together in any scenario. You can't play Bonner and Blair together in any scenario. You can't play Blair and Neal together in any scenario.

We know this.

Damn it Pop.

Damn it pop

[LakerHater]

Wtf???????

[capek]

fuck you ref!!

[slick'81]

fuck me

[100%duncan]

Fuck the refs.

[JohnnySixString]

Wow. I guess game 2 was their peak.


It's been all downhill since.

[ace3g]

really another moving/illegal screen call...

[TwelveGs210]

Danny Bonner

[illcendiary]

Gotta be smarter than that, Blair. At least the Spurs *might* get the final shot (if they get the rebound).

[loveforthegame]

Manu with a timely shot.

Another bad call. 2 on Blair now.

[MannyIsGod]

and ANOTHER terrible call. WOW.

[ChumpDumper]

You surprised by Pop's line ups in game 5 of the WCF. What are your initial thoughts?They're beat. Pop, the players -- they all know it. And so do the Thunder.

[bklynspursfan]

Everytime someone sets a screen for Neal there's an illegal screen. SMH. Dude goes to quick

[Kidd K]

OKC getting hometown calls even though they're at SA.

How can any Spurs fan not be pissed about the refs?

[DPG21920]

It's even calls tonight, boys. No favorites like in OKC. It will be an evenly called game by this crew.

[ginobili fan]

Come on Manu !!!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol Blair has 2 now

[Admidave50]

Come on Manu, this is your night!!

Save us!!

[Uriel]

:depressed

[DAF86]

Just because Bonner sucks it doesn't mean Blair suddenly stopped sucking himself.

[capek]

Fuck you ref!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LakerHater]

& no charge??

[ballhog]

Refs giving OKC parade to FT line

[spursparker9]

stern making his move?

[HarlemHeat37]

Blair's flaws on full display..one of the worst defensive players in NBA history..

As somebody else said, Splitter has sucked during the playoffs, but even at his worst, he's a much better defensive player than Blair or Bonner..

[Brazil]

horrible horrible horrible

[DBMethos]

Okc refs came to play.

[Spurs Brazil]

Believing in Blair :lol

I know something were wrong

[MannyIsGod]

Have the Spurs gotten a call since the 10 minute mark of the quarter?

[TE]

If that's a foul on Blair, all of OKC's bigs would foul out :lol


Lol at call on Harden. bullshit

[Admidave50]

Fuck the refs!!! It will be a looooooong night

[BillMc]

I'm not much for blaming referees, but are we just getting no "home" breaks???

[therealtruth]

I don't get how Pop destroyed Splitter's post game. Earlier in the year you could run the offense out of him in the post.

[Rummpd]

Screw this lineup I hope Manu keeps it close until...

[LakerHater]

Who is this guy #20??

[ColinB]

Good call with the shirts. The refs think it is OKC. :lol

[100%duncan]

Hey Nick Collison,

Die in hell.

:toast

[$pursDynasty]

now that is ridiculous but it proves one thing David Stern>>>>>Home Cooking when it comes to the refs

[Texas_Ranger]

meh.. Spurs just suck....

[jag]

They're beat. Pop, the players -- they all know it. And so do the Thunder.

It's difficult to watch.

[capek]

fucking pathetic way to end the quarter

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Alright, Im starting to get worried.

[InK]

First the absurd Duncan charge, now total bullshit Fisher flop. Both nicely placed calls.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Well...... that was fucking lousy

[DPG21920]

How can a team go from playing some of the best team basketball in the last 20 years to this? I can't figure it out. OKC with a championship quarter. Spurs with no fight, again.

[spurspokesman]

Spurs are soft as qtip cotton. pathetic

[Kuestmaster]

If we lose this is on Pop

[slick'81]

18-6 thunder run

[timvp]

I can't believe Pop is going to throw away the season like this.

[spurspokesman]

8 tos in a qtr

[boutons_deux]

Spurs can't get past OKC defense.

Plus shooting really poorly

[roycrikside]

This is the worst coaching ever. Fucking play Splitter.

[LakerHater]

18-6 run!

[Rummpd]

What a disaster in the making with the strange lineup

[DAF86]

FUCK YOU POP. fy

[Kidd K]

Have the Spurs gotten a call since the 10 minute mark of the quarter?

We got one charge call, that's it. So we got one.

Meanwhile, OKC got 11.

[Juggity]

8 turnovers in one quarter. What the fuck is going on.

[baseline bum]

Fucking disaster. If it wasn't for OKC's nerves the first 5 minutes this game would be over. :depressed

[Brazil]

FUUUUCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK

these fuckers we already confident they have to feel invincible now

[MannyIsGod]

I'm not sure which I should believe:

I should be happy the Spurs are down only 5 considering the lineups that went out there for most of that quarter and the way the calls went.

I should be shocked the Spurs are down 5 considering how the Thunder started.

[timtonymanu]

Terrible fight by the Spurs. Shitty ass decisions by Pop.

[lefty]

We need Patty Mills !!!!!






Do it Pop









:lol

[bklynspursfan]

Let's get guys who can actually play in there now......

[Admidave50]

If Fisher hit that 3 and the end of the 1st, we're fucked!

[MannyIsGod]

I'm not sure which I should believe:

I should be happy the Spurs are down only 5 considering the lineups that went out there for most of that quarter and the way the calls went.

I should be shocked the Spurs are down 5 considering how the Thunder started.

[ThePop]

Well....it was a season to remember.

[lmbebo]

This officiating is horrendous!

Its destroyed the spurs rhythm and play.

[weebo]

fucking pathetic...did pop just give up??

[spursfan1000]

Damn i think are chances to win are very slim

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, no apologies necessary. Not the first title shot Pop has fucked away with his retarded panic moves.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop with his worst coaching quarter since Dallas 06.

I hope he wakes up and NEVER play small ball with Blair again. NEVER

[lmbebo]

This officiating is horrendous!

Its destroyed the spurs rhythm and play.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

spurs are not scoring, are turning it over AND are not rebounding the ball recipe for disaster

[Fireball]

The thing that has me worried is the Thunder making a legendary closing push in the fourth quarter. They've been doing it too much in these playoffs for it to be a fluke.

they already pushed it in the first quarter :depressed

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop with his worst coaching quarter since Dallas 06.

I hope he wakes up and NEVER play small ball with Blair again. NEVER

[smaka]

where the hell is our bench that was so awesome during streak? looks like guys have lost balls...

[loveforthegame]

Lucked out there.

Will the Spurs regroup or have another 2nd quarter meltdown?

We're about to see what the Spurs are made of.

Believe one more time!

[DPG21920]

Maybe the Spurs will scratch and claw (at home) and keep it close. Just takes one spark although OKC is like fighting Mike Tyson on NES.

[Capt Bringdown]

Trailing again.
OKC is embarrassing the Spurs.

They may be the better team, but the Spurs are underachieving in the playoffs AGAIN.

This team has a soft underbelly that keeps getting exposed in the playoffs year after year.

[TDfan2007]

The Thunder are the better team, and they have officially figured it out. They have no fear, are executed their offense flawlessly, and have made life hell for our Big 3. It sucks to watch as a Spurs fan, but it's extremely impressive. Nothing phases these guys.

[Capt Bringdown]

Trailing again.
OKC is embarrassing the Spurs.

They may be the better team, but the Spurs are underachieving in the playoffs AGAIN.

This team has a soft underbelly that keeps getting exposed in the playoffs year after year.

[$pursDynasty]

I don't know who is going to jump up and save us, Timmy? I don't know I just don't like Collison slamming on us like he was Orlando Woolridge. I don't care if Durant gets 40 we have to shut everyone else down.

[LakerHater]

This isnt on Pop... guys still gotta play, make plays & make shots!!

[BatManu20]

I've never seen a team go from being virtually unstoppable on offense to struggling to get every point in a matter of one game like the Spurs have. This is crazy. Parker and Duncan have been seriously struggling the past 3 games, as has Green

[timvp]

I've never felt a game feel so over after one quarter. Hope to the basketball gods I'm wrong.

[TwelveGs210]

Anna Nicole has more life than our crowd

[dbestpro]

Pop just had a flashback to small ball love and it may have cost us the series.

[MannyIsGod]

I'm amazed at how many people have already given up on the Spurs.

[mingus]

I can't believe pop has gone away from splitter

[NASpurs]

What a suit :lmao

[Fireball]

Splitter in

[spurraider21]

Lol 5 point game panic artists

[$pursDynasty]

who is guarding Col;lison? whoever it is better nut up

[Brazil]

Collinson 3/3 making his best game 4 ibaka personification

[manufor3]

All our advantages coming have been neutralized. From the coaching to the bench this is just bad

[spurspokesman]

terrible fight by the spurs. Shitty ass decisions by pop.
+1

[AnthonyM]

Alright...at least a familiar lineup to start the second. Still time to right the ship.

[100%duncan]

Fuck man. We can't hit anything.

[$pursDynasty]

on one wants to shoot, check that Gary always does

[ChumpDumper]

Pop just had a flashback to small ball love and it may have cost us the series.I guess he could play Splitter and Blair together to get the absolute worst lineup out there.

[MannyIsGod]

Another TO. Fuck man.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Yay another turnover! :tu

[Texas_Ranger]

why not put James Anderson in huh?? Fucking dumb ass lineups

[spurspokesman]

splitter is scared

[ace3g]

alright Splitter you have to weather the storm until the 2nd half

[Rummpd]

Damm Pop must be reading spurstalk.com bad pass but at least good ball movement and rebounding.

[BatManu20]

We look like a JV team

[DPG21920]

Whats alarming (among many things) is that the Spurs ability to play in stretches very well has dwindled every game seemingly. OKC has just chopped that ability down as the series has worn on.

[MannyIsGod]

Great follow by Splitter.

[Brazil]

fuck you fisher and fuck neal

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Gary Neal can't even guard Fisher...

[007nites]

good job sjax

[ace3g]

Sjax!!!

[DPG21920]

Spurs need to lead at half. For their own mindset. They have to have something positive happen.

[$pursDynasty]

take it to the rim right at Ibaka

[Warlord23]

This isnt on Pop... guys still gotta play, make plays & make shots!!

Tell me one adjustment that Pop has made this series in response to OKC switching the pick and roll, putting length on Parker and packing the paint. Inserting Manu for Green and Diaw for Bonner is not really an Xs and Os adjustment.

[MannyIsGod]

Holy shit how was that a foul?

[loveforthegame]

Jax. :tu

[Kyl3]

BS again

[TDomination]

wtf, foul on Manu???

[MannyIsGod]

Wow, these refs. WOW.

[Spurs Brazil]

damn Refs

[spurspokesman]

bad call

[007nites]

sum bs

[capek]

Wow! I don't believe in conspiracies, but this reffing is shit!

[slick'81]

wow

[siraulo23]

this is so ugly to watch

everybody is in full panic mode, and forcing everything

[Otaku]

BS call there on Manu

[smaka]

refs be shittin on the floor

[TE]

Wow probably the worst call in the playoffs on manu

[Kyl3]

Shoulda been a foul on Westbrook

[Kidd K]

I'm amazed at how many people have already given up on the Spurs.

It's hard to feel confident when the refs are such a huge factor in this series. No matter how good SA plays, the refs have such a huge impact on the game it makes it nearly impossible to win.

Meanwhile, as I was typing this, ANOTHER bullshit call against us, then a non call against OKC. Case in point.

[MannyIsGod]

Manu came to fucking play tonight. Refs be damned.

[ace3g]

fuck yeah Manu!!!

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol This is bad

[Rummpd]

This line up looks so much better and MANU

[100%duncan]

Manu save the season please.

[Libri]

Yeeeeeeeeess!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spurspokesman]

thx manu

[Otaku]

MANU with balls of steel.

[loveforthegame]

Manu!!

[Brazil]

oh and fuck you ref

and thank you manu

[slick'81]

lol manu is mad

[DPG21920]

Spurs need to show more heart than ever. Execution and heart. Someone has to say this isn't happening.

[Mal]

Is NBA so hard for Heat - Thunder finals ?

[Uriel]

Come on, Spurs!

[AnthonyM]

lol Manu may have to play the whole game here.

[TDomination]

manu with the and 1

[Kuestmaster]

Play the fuckong starters Pop. If we lose this game season is over. Stop resting them

[Fireball]

shit call on Manu

[smaka]

Manu f-in Ginobili

[ginobili fan]

Motherfuckinh refs i gonna... dami it...

[capek]

there you go Manu!

[007nites]

seems like Ginobili is the only guy who wants to win

[Rummpd]

After all the Pop and Zebra BS only down 4

[capek]

lets play some d goddamit!

[ChumpDumper]

Eh, I'm comfortable writing them off so I can be pleasantly surprised if they win.

[ginobili fan]

fuck fuck fuck !!!!!!!!!!!
yesssssss

[ace3g]

Manu to the line

[100%duncan]

Someone fucking help Manu. You idiots you.

[Obstructed_View]

trailing again.
Okc is embarrassing the spurs.

They may be the better team, but the spurs are underachieving in the playoffs again.

This team has a soft underbelly that keeps getting exposed in the playoffs year after year.

:pop:

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

There ya go Manu! Attack man

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu in attacking mode. Hope TP follow

[loveforthegame]

Keep attacking!!

[spursparker9]

ibaka taunting manu has waken manu up

[Kuestmaster]

Obi-wan ginobili we need you, you're our only hope

[slick'81]

thabo with3

[Admidave50]

Manu our hero!

TP better show intensity and bring his MVP game when hes back

[capek]

nice! 3 fouls on cocksucker Thabo

[Otaku]

I think Ginobili is pissed off tonight, and that's a bad sign.... for OKC.

[01Snake]

Someone is going to have to step up and make some shots besides Manu

[Rummpd]

Manu is the man and will be MVP of this series if Spurs do win.

[illcendiary]

Parker needs to emulate this.

[therealtruth]

Attack the rim Manu!

[Holt's Cat]

Drive to the rim.

[$pursDynasty]

if we get sefalousha out maybe Tony can take over

[DPG21920]

It's crazy how Harden shoots better falling down :lol

Refs haven't been bad IMO - it's just that they are calling it evenly, compared to inconsistent. Bad calls both ways.

This is all about OKC's ability to take a punch, adapt and play hungry and clean ball. Spurs need to play better for longer stretches.

[timtonymanu]

Manu the only one showing fight right now. The rest of the team has to help.

[Libri]

keep driving

[phxspurfan]

Foul fest: 3 on Sefolosha...that's huge. If we get 3 on Ibaka we could come out of the 1st half with a lead

[roycrikside]

Manu only Spur playing with any balls right now

[Capt Bringdown]

OKC just deadly in keeping leads.
Spurs constantly trailing.

[manufor3]

sefolosha putting his hands up after an obvious call... unbelievable

[MannyIsGod]

Pop definitely panicked by not playing Tiago in the 1Q. He's a part of the Spurs looking better in the 2nd.

[100%duncan]

Man. Freethrows.

[boutons_deux]

Manu closed to be gassed

[Rummpd]

If Duncan and Parker come back in an play hard Spurs got this.

[100%duncan]

nice! 3 fouls on cocksucker Thabo

:lmao

[NASpurs]

Much better energy from the Spurs.

[Manu20]

I've never felt a game feel so over after one quarter. Hope to the basketball gods I'm wrong.

Me too :depressed It seems the spurs are playing on pure heart but the execution is not there..

[DPG21920]

You have to think the Spurs didn't forget that ball movement under pressure gets you looks. If they get that back, with a mixture of TP/Manu attacking, you have to believe shots.will.fall.