Game Thread: Spurs @ Hornets -- Oct 31, 2012 (Opening Day)

[ElNono]

Jax with da balls to the wall

[Dex]

Jax scrappin.

Second unit looks like shit. Would like to see Mills to provide some scoring.

Would like to see Bonner drive his Grand Prix into a lake.

[benefactor]

Ugly ass hook from Splitter.
Water is wet

[benefactor]

Ugly ass hook from Splitter.
Water is wet

[BanditHiro]

why do our bigs suck ;.;

[Bill_Brasky]

Wtf is Splitter thinking with that terrible follow?

[LakerHater]

BadAss hustle Jax!!

[blackfire12]

lol at that fail from aminu, and bonner still blows

[SpurPadre]

Jax scrappin.

Second unit looks like shit. Would like to see Mills to provide some scoring.

Would like to see Bonner drive his Grand Prix into a lake.

Or choke on one of his sandwiches.

[benefactor]

Not even close by Bonner

[ElNono]

back to Tim having to play 30+ mins because everyone else suck

[Reck]

Fail attempt at posterizing somebody.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BanditHiro]

bonner

[Paranoid Pop]

Why no playmaker on the floor lol?

[Dex]

Bonner with the worst post pass ever.

I'm going to go for a record on Bonner trashing. You all have been forwarned.

[loveforthegame]

What does Pop see in Bonner? smh

[BanditHiro]

now we can't hit FT

[szkorhetz]

Fuck, we are worse than the Fakers.

[SpurPadre]

Bonner still looking for his shot... it departed him in May


Someone needs to remind him it's not the playoffs anymore, it's only a regular season game against a non-contender.

[Reck]

First round exit. lol

[Sa_Spursfan20]

What is up with the freebies tonight?

[timvp]

Put Diaw back in. Got damn.

[AussieFanKurt]

Fck Bonner and Splitter are shit

[AussieFanKurt]

Nice TP

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bonner messed up a 6ft pass into the post... sad.

[BRHornet45]

threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Atta boy Tony.

[Paranoid Pop]

Bonner...

[ElNono]

"Give the ball to whoever Bonner is guarding"

[bklynspursfan]

God all Bonner has to do is not jump! Wtf man

[timtonymanu]

Jesus. I didn't think it was possible to hate Bonner more than I already have, but this game is certainly doing it for me.

[AussieFanKurt]

Fuck wasting study time to watch this bullshit, fuck bonner

[50 cent]

Can't stand fucking Bonner.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

WHY THE FUCK IS BONNER STILL A SPUR???? :pctoss

[timvp]

Good drive by Kawhi.

[Dex]

God all Bonner has to do is not jump! Wtf man

Bonner school of defense: put arms straight up, jump straight up, look around with a bewildered glare.

[szkorhetz]

Would Matty make either the Cats, or Magic roster?

[Mugen]

promised myself not to bead the dead Bonner horse this year. Made it halfway through the 2nd qtr of Game 1.

[ElNono]

Plus minus king: When he walked in, Spurs were up by 2... when he walked out, Spurs down by 7

[Chinook]

I don't like Pop's rotation so far. Why go three-deep at the wings? Just put Neal or de Colo in.

[SpurPadre]

WHY THE FUCK IS BONNER STILL A SPUR???? :pctoss

He must have some dirt on Pop or R.C.

[ElNono]

This is what happens when you don't have Manu to make you look good, tbh

[Truckules]

Spurs have to get rid of Bonner. :deadhorse

[siraulo23]

Typical ST thread shitting on bonner lmao

[024]

it's going to be another disappointing year if this is what the spurs defense looks like.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'd be happier if Pop went small with Jax at the 4 any time he wants a stretch 4, and playing Grizz as the regular backup 4, just get the fuck rid of Bonner!

[ElNono]

Typical ST thread shitting on bonner lmao

Typical Bonner game, tbh

[Dex]

Typical ST thread shitting on bonner lmao

I could stub my toe on the way into work tomorrow, and it would be Bonner's fault.

[SpurPadre]

Typical ST thread shitting on bonner lmao

So are you inferring it's not warranted?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

it's going to be another disappointing year if this is what the spurs defense looks like.

You can't even think about beginning to judge a team's ceiling until 15-20 games in.

[thOOdee]

the day bonner isnt a spur any longer, i will celebrate as if spurs won their 5th ring.

[bklynspursfan]

:bang

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Most teams play like crap for the first month or so, it happens every year. They are still working out rotations and how to play with one another against real opposition.

[ace3g]

Aminu again, wow

[LakerHater]

WHOOOOAAAA!

[TimmehC]

Greivis might be one of the few PG's in the league that Nando can guard. I think he'd be a better fit than Neal behind TP tonight.

[Sense]

So wtf is up with this fast pace? ... everything is fucking sloppy.

[ElNono]

damn it...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Anyone surprised by Aminu didn't watch much Clippers two years ago during his rookie season - kid has huge potential.

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Sigh.

[50 cent]

ON NO...WE SUCK AGAIN!

[ElNono]

Tim has looked great on offense... but he can't handle those athletic guys on D

[DatBoyGood]

Parker!

[SpurPadre]

Greivis might be one of the few PG's in the league that Nando can guard. I think he'd be a better fit than Neal behind TP tonight.

That's a pretty harsh assesment on De Colo THIS early in the season.

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Thank you Tony!

[bklynspursfan]

Most teams play like crap for the first month or so, it happens every year. They are still working out rotations and how to play with one another against real opposition.

Yes except this is dam near the exact same team

[Spurs Brazil]

and one Tony

[timvp]

Parker with an all-world move.

[loveforthegame]

Parker stops the bleeding.

Not much to be excited about tonight.

[ElNono]

lol defense

[szkorhetz]

Time to realize that Aminu>>>>Kawhi?

[Truckules]

This defense might be worse than last year's.

[timtonymanu]

Time to realize that Aminu>>>>Kawhi?

Stop being such a moron.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hornets REALLY want this like Dallas last night - I won;t be surprised if they win it.

[LakerHater]

DAMN Aminu!

[Sense]

So when is Pop going to slow them down? This is ridiculous :lol

[ElNono]

damn that was bad

[Paranoid Pop]

Owned on both ends.

[Sa_Spursfan20]

This is frustrating.

[thOOdee]

wow.....:bang

[BanditHiro]

you were open Duncan

[timtonymanu]

Imagine the damage OKC is gonna do to us tomorrow night.

[bklynspursfan]

Embarrassing. We look like a team just learning each other

[loveforthegame]

Spurs should be embarrassed. Same shit. Different year.

[jestersmash]

Leonard continues his preseason slump.

[DesignatedT]

So out of sync. Hard to watch. No rhythm or flow in our offense.

[Dex]

:lol You guys realize its the first game of the year?

Back off the ledge a bit.

[ElNono]

we started bad on the road last season too... but we're missing team-leader Manu, so it's somewhat expected

[Chinook]

The Hornets need to trade Gordon. I don't think he fits in their rotation anymore. If they can get some nice assets for them, they can be even scarier.

[timvp]

Spurs need someone to join TD and TP.

[timtonymanu]

:lol You guys realize its the first game of the year?

Back off the ledge a bit.

True.

But my frustrations are with Bonner still being in the rotation.

[ElNono]

:lol You guys realize its the first game of the year?

Back off the ledge a bit.

What's worrying is that it's the same damn team... it's not like we're doing anything new

[BanditHiro]

Why does bonner always have to ruin our momentum

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Message to all the kids who don't have much NBA experience - most teams WILL NOT LOOK GOOD for the first 15-20 games of the season.

Most teams start playing at 40-50% of what they become by Jan-Feb.

[bbarry]

well i suppose spurs can't play any worse than they are right now. pop is fixing to light a fire, and i think they'll get the message and start playing with more energy and hustle.

[DesignatedT]

Get this shit to single digits going into half.

[spurraider21]

i don't get why people are saying "ugh same as last year." we were pretty darn dominant last year lol. and yeah, way to overreact to the first half of the first game. we're probably going to win this one anyway

[Spurs Brazil]

Great pass Tony

[ElNono]

should make a defensive effort here and hold them below 60 by the half

[Seventyniner]

Damn, at least the 2005-2007 Suns could score friggin' 50 in a half.

[DatBoyGood]

Neal??

[Dex]

Law of averages needs to show up for the three point shooting.

[Spurs Brazil]

great block TD

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

1/10 from 3 doesn't help.

[ElNono]

ca we box out?

[ElNono]

finally

[ace3g]

WTF Bonner

[mexicanjunior]

This shit is fucking embarrassing, Bonner is such a waste of a roster spot. Pop's love for ginger cock will be the single greatest reason why Tim Duncan will be ringless for the rest of his career. We could have developed 5 big men in the minutes wasted with that piece of sub sandwich shit.

[Brazil]

Matttt Bonnnneeerrrr

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Fuck Bonner

[timvp]

I love Matt Bonner! Always clutch!

[Seventyniner]

There you go Bonner, do just enough to justify your minutes to Pop.

[Spurs Brazil]

Jax :lol

[Mugen]

Matty B!!!!!!

[Dex]

Why couldn't Bonner get 4 points with that shot? Fucking slacker.

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Finally a made three. Ill take it. Rough half, but it's still really early.

[timtonymanu]

And Bonner just won Pop back again.

[bklynspursfan]

Man this has been frustrating to watch. We look like a team that has no chemistry.. Doesn't make sense.


I can see Jack having a big 2nd half. I would be very surprised if Pop doesn't rip them in the locker room. We need to come out on a nice little 10-2 run to start the 2nd half

[NASpurs]

I love you Red Rocket, clutch like usual!

[Dex]

I love Matt Bonner! Always clutch!

:lol Maybe this is the year he will show up in the playoffs!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lol Bonner.

[ThePop]

spreadin da floor

[DesignatedT]

Don't know who's worse Bonner- Splitter or Blair. The fact that we have all 3 is mind-boggling.

[Bill_Brasky]

I liked the end of that quarter, tbh. Still not great offense, but they strung together a few stops and finished with a well executed half court set. :tu

Now let's regroup and come out with a better defensive effort in the second half, and please no more Neal at PG.......

[Brazil]

:lol at spurs fans with the embarrassing card. It's the first half of the first game of the season. Spurs are going to get better in the second half

[spurraider21]

I love Matt Bonner! Always clutch! :rollin

[ElNono]

need to play better D... especially since our offense is sputtering

[ginobilized]

Bonner is baaaaaack!!!!

Remember, false hope is still hope.....

[crc21209]

:lol Gotta love Bonner...the king of clutch in Game 1 of the season...

[BRHornet45]

sons Jason Smith is big for us. he has really been stepping up since last season.

[spurraider21]

Ryan Anderson is everything we want Matt Bonner to be

[Whisky Dog]

Not a good start to the season. The bigs are either too old and slow or too soft and pussified

[DesignatedT]

Defense was better in the 2nd quarter but needs a lot of work.

[DesignatedT]

Kawhi needs to slow down out there. Going 100mph

[ElNono]

need more from Neal and Green... also Tiago has to play better if he's getting the minutes

[mexicanjunior]

I miss Eddy Curry already...same Bonner bullshit, different year. Hit a meaningless 3 in the midst of allowing every opponent big man to own you in the paint and destroy any momentum the team had. I hope Matty B goes the way of Big Tex...

[Mugen]

Ryan Anderson is everything we want Matt Bonner to be

Ryan Anderson isn't a 7ft African who can block shots, tbh.

[ElNono]

Ryan Anderson is everything we want Matt Bonner to be

not gonna lie... those 5 rebounds are nice

[spurraider21]

Ryan Anderson isn't a 7ft African who can block shots, tbh.
As far as being a stretch 4...

[Paranoid Pop]

bench points :
17 - 9 Hornets

[crc21209]

I can't stand watching this shit on NBA TV. David Wesley was horrible...:td

[timtonymanu]

Ryan Anderson is everything we want Matt Bonner to be

No. He's exactly the same as Bonner. Just hyped up more.

[Dex]

My Fantasy team is shooting .533 from the FT line. I've made a huge mistake.

[ace3g]

Spurs have to put that Bonner "clutch" 3 on loop in a highlight reel and send around the league, his trade value can't be any higher...

[mexicanjunior]

No. He's exactly the same as Bonner. Just hyped up more.

Anderson can actually rebound and put the ball on the floor...Bonner can stick his baby arms in the air and look surprised 5 "and 1's" later...

[Brazil]

Anderson can actually rebound and put the ball on the floor...Bonner can stick his baby arms in the air and look surprised 5 "and 1's" later...

Anderson sucks

[spurraider21]

whats with all the bonner hate? don't you guys remember his awesome play last year? check out his finish!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5aO0MwX9I

[Dex]

Anderson can actually rebound and put the ball on the floor...Bonner can stick his baby arms in the air and look surprised 5 "and 1's" later...

"I can't believe that was a foul!? My arms were STRAIGHT UP IN THE AIR!?" :wow

Seriously, considering that's all he does on defense, I'm actually surprised he gets called for so many fouls.

[timtonymanu]

Anderson can actually rebound and put the ball on the floor...Bonner can stick his baby arms in the air and look surprised 5 "and 1's" later...

Anderson is just a regular season player like Bonner. Yeah, he's better than Bonner. But you will get the same production from Anderson that you get from Bonner in the playoffs. Both are chokers.

[blackfire12]

both of em suck

[crc21209]

Anderson is just a regular season player like Bonner. Yeah, he's better than Bonner. But you will get the same production from Anderson that you get from Bonner in the playoffs. Both are chokers.

BINGO. Anderson dissapears just like Bonner come Playoff time....

[DesignatedT]

On another note, I wish Boris would look for his shot more often under the rim. He's got some decent moves under the basket and has a nice touch as well. He just doesn't want to shoot.

[benefactor]

Anderson is shit. I've never understood Spur fans infatuation with him when they hate Bonner as much as they do.

[timvp]

Anderson shoots single digit percentage in the playoffs. I'm not exactly pining over him, either.

[crc21209]

Anderson shoots single digit percentage in the playoffs. I'm not exactly pining over him, either.

Exaaaactly...:lol

[ElNono]

It's called desperation. I'll take just about anything over Matty at this stage tbh... heck, play damn Blair...

[spurraider21]

Anderson hit 40% of his threes in last year's playoffs. I'm not calling him perfect, I just think he's the better version of Matt Bonner. We all cringed when we came to the realization Bonner was coming back this year. But I wouldn't be upset if we had Ryan Anderson on our bench.

[szkorhetz]

Philly will be amazing when they get Bynum back. I really like how Toronto plays, Too.

[ElNono]

BTW, is this supposed to be the Lopez twin that sucks? He wasn't halfway bad

[Dex]

It's called desperation. I'll take just about anything over Matty at this stage tbh... heck, play damn Blair...

I think we hit the desperation point with Curry.

Now it's just delusion.

[timtonymanu]

BTW, is this supposed to be the Lopez twin that sucks? He wasn't halfway bad

Tbh, is Brook Lopez even good nowadays?

[Brazil]

good thing is to see that TP was actually coasting on pre season, he is fine

[mexicanjunior]

Anderson hit 40% of his threes in last year's playoffs. I'm not calling him perfect, I just think he's the better version of Matt Bonner. We all cringed when we came to the realization Bonner was coming back this year. But I wouldn't be upset if we had Ryan Anderson on our bench.

Anderson also averaged almost 8 rebounds a game last season...that alone would make him a major upgrade over Baby Arms.

[ElNono]

good thing is to see that TP was actually coasting on pre season, he is fine

I want more on defense from him... Vasquez is doing whatever he wants... 10 ast already

[Spurs Brazil]

Boris

[timtonymanu]

There we go, Boris.

[ace3g]

nice move by Diaw

[DatBoyGood]

good start

[Brazil]

I want more on defense from him... Vasquez is doing whatever he wants... 10 ast already

I agree but after the pre season I was a bit worried by his level of play and he didn't seem to be in good shape, He reassured me on that aspects in this first half

[Paranoid Pop]

Boris!!!

[timvp]

Diaw remembers he's allowed to shoot.

[benefactor]

Anderson also averaged almost 8 rebounds a game last season...that alone would make him a major upgrade over Baby Arms.
Too bad that didn't translate in the post season either. He averages half of that in the playoffs. Welcome back tbh. I look forward to another full season of your shit takes.

[ElNono]

Boris is playing

[bklynspursfan]

Like the hustle Boris

[timtonymanu]

Too bad that didn't translate in the post season either. He averages half of that in the playoffs. Welcome back tbh. I look forward to another full season of your shit takes.

:lol

Looking forward to more "Spurs should tank" bullshit

[Brazil]

Spurs going to rock this 3rd quarter

[DAF86]

If we lose this game my meh situation regarding this season will change to total depression, tbh.

[szkorhetz]

Hill is clutch in Toronto.

[spurraider21]

More important than anything is that Tim looks like he's going to be good to go for a full season

[timtonymanu]

This lineup is getting some stops. Too bad Splitter-Bonner-Neal are going to give back all the points.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If we lose this game my meh situation regarding this season will change to total depression, tbh.

Come on man, you're a vet. You should know better than to base your fan mental state on the first 20 games of the season! :lol

[BanditHiro]

;.; flat FT

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi strong on boards so far, just needs to calm down and play at his pace.

[Brazil]

sloppy pass by TP

[ElNono]

shit pass by tony

[Brazil]

shit pass by tony

:lol

[Seventyniner]

Aminu >>> Spurs

[BanditHiro]

oh boy here we go. fuck the hornets

[mexicanjunior]

Too bad that didn't translate in the post season either. He averages half of that in the playoffs. Welcome back tbh. I look forward to another full season of your shit takes.

Almost 5 rebounds a playoff game is still much more solid than anything Matt puts out in the post season.

Glad to be back...I look forward to seeing you give a shit about what I post... :lol

[Brazil]

Tim doin' work

[timtonymanu]

Man, Duncan still looks great. That damn frontline help he has though.

[ace3g]

timmy

[Spurs Brazil]

TD again!

[ElNono]

somebody tell Green the game started

[Brazil]

here we go spurs cut to 2

[jeebus]

Spurs on a run; time to throw some ice water on it with Neal and/or Bonner

[timvp]

Duncan looks 32 tbh.

[DAF86]

Come on man, you're a vet. You should know better than to base your fan mental state on the first 20 games of the season! :lol

I was half kidding. That Harden trade and Lakers shitty play has me a little excited, tbh.

[Brazil]

Duncan looks 32 tbh.

ur exagerating lets say 33

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan looks 32 tbh.

Doesn't he? Great signs.

[Paranoid Pop]

Boris is looking good.

[BRHornet45]

sloppy

[Brazil]

good drive by TP

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I was half kidding. That Harden trade and Lakers shitty play has me a little excited, tbh.

Ah ha! That's more like it. I am too - we're a real shot this year.

[bklynspursfan]

This is the start we needed to this half. No need to always run and be fast paced. We have TD who can still operate in the paint and control the pace at times

[timvp]

I love the intensity this half.

[Brazil]

RMJ !!!!! :lmao

[ElNono]

lol Mason

[Spurs Brazil]

Great job Kawhi

[ElNono]

dumb foul... that's a clear path

[Sa_Spursfan20]

NICE KAWHI!

[timtonymanu]

My boy, Leonard.

:lol at any morons giving up on him

[ElNono]

we have the lead... bring in the bench

[bklynspursfan]

Kawhi very active defensively. Don't expect them to let up anymore

[Brazil]

dumb foul... that's a clear path

man we are such in line tonite thats impressive

[Spurs Brazil]

Kawhi 3333333333333333333

[ace3g]

Kawhi!!

[timvp]

KY jellin'.

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Kawhi 33333333333333333333333

[Brazil]

We found Leonard !!!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Kawhi working hard

[Paranoid Pop]

Kahwi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Leonard doin work

[Obstructed_View]

Kawhi's awake.

[timtonymanu]

Great hustle by kawhi. Man that gave me chills.

[boutons_deux]

cow high kickin some ass

[Mugen]

Kawhi Leonard.

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Damn Kawhi! Just going for it right now!

[024]

leonard going from good to shaky back to good

[quentin_compson]

A RMJ sighting.

[szkorhetz]

Nice work, KL!

[DesignatedT]

Kawhi doin work.

[timvp]

Kawhi is in doberman mode.

[Cry Havoc]

Kiwi Leonard!

[benefactor]

Almost 5 rebounds a playoff game is still much more solid than anything Matt puts out in the post season.

Glad to be back...I look forward to seeing you give a shit about what I post... :lol
In 35 minutes per game? Thanks for proving my point, dumbass.

[Juggity]

KL turning on the jets

[timvp]

Hornets are getting some gift calls on their drives to the hoop.

[Splits]

7 straight pts for Leonard. Love the kid knocking down his throws...

[Brazil]

this aminu dude is annoying

[ElNono]

ball dont lie

[Seventyniner]

Kawhi = honey badger. I love it.

[Cry Havoc]

Gotta start wondering where Leonard's ceiling is... the guy has so many upsides...

[lefty]

George hill just crucified Toronto

[Brazil]

BOOOOMMMMM

[ace3g]

Kawhi dunk!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Kawhi!!!

[ElNono]

good D, great transition O

[Cry Havoc]

Kiwi dunks!

[boutons_deux]

17-5 3rd