Game Thread: Spurs vs Jazz: Sat 11/3/12 @ 7:30 PM

[blackfire12]

damn good half

[100%duncan]

Only thing missing from that shot was Shaq hanging on him.
:depressed

[szkorhetz]

Only thing missing from that shot was Shaq hanging on him.
Exactly.

[ElNono]

Jazz scored 27 points that quarter but the Spurs defense was still good. They had a handful of tough shots drop. Still love the activity on D :tu

They hit a lot of 3s.... which I don't have a problem with. They can't win the game that way.

[bklynspursfan]

Too many points allowed that quarter. Yes I'm stingy now

[timvp]

The Spurs have 19 assists at the half. :wow

[LakerHater]

I 2nd this, my signature is too big(I don't know how to reduce it) and it just creatures extra travel to read comments.

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[jesterbobman]

Decent Half of play. Be good to give TP and TD a game of light work after 30+ minutes in first 2 games.

[ElNono]

Harden back to earth right now... 15 pts midway through the 3rd...

[TDfan2007]

Jazz caught fire making tough individual plays at the end, but their defense has been laughably bad. Zero toughness from them tonight. As for the Spurs...well offense doesn't get much more beautiful than this.

[turkish spurs fan]

%74.3 fg huh

[Kidd K]

Spurs need to play harder on D'. Specifically not giving up so many easy looks right at the basket. Everything else is solid right now.



The Spurs are going to win a text poll on the Utah broadcast for a change.

Yeah but "winning" that poll is really "losing" tbh.

[LakerHater]

One of few good things Reggie Miller says!

The only thing... FUCK Reggie Miller!!

[Brazil]

Harden back to earth right now... 15 pts midway through the 3rd...

he wasn't going continue to score 40 pts a game tbh...

[Kidd K]

One of few good things Reggie Miller says!

Reggie actually picked the Spurs to win the West on an episode of Open Court this year tbh. Everyone else was makng the cuckhold pick of Lakers or Thunder, and Reggie sacked up and actually had the balls to pick someone else.

[szkorhetz]

Charlotte-Dallas 52-52 :lol

[8FOR!3]

Another rough quarter from Utah and maybe the Spurs will play de Colo some. It'd be a good chance to showcase Blair too.

[DapDaGenius]

Thanks man.

[DapDaGenius]

This tribute to Leborn during the break really killed the mood for the game...I hope they never do this game.

[Chinook]

One of few good things Reggie Miller says!

I love how he says, "If I could turn back the hands of time...", when Duncan makes an amazing block or dunk. It reminds me of how magical Tim really is.

[LakerHater]

Thanks man.
:toast

[Brazil]

awesome first half

[Brazil]

good to have manu back

[100%duncan]

Let's go

[LakerHater]

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[Kidd K]

Diaw not lookin too good tonight

[Kidd K]

Who's supposed to be guarding him? No one within 15 feet to contest that shot.

[HI-FI]

are you guys watching this on League Pass? only games I have right now are Mavs/Bobcats on Fox southwest, Toronto/Brooklyn on NBA TV, and earlier I caught a Celtics game. Can't find Spurs anywhere. I live an hour north of Austin so not sure if that puts me out of the range.

[Kidd K]

Yeah it's on league pass. There's a free trial right now for some cable providers.

[100%duncan]

Kawhi post moves

[LakerHater]

PASS the ball Tony!

[Kidd K]

. . .and we're only up 13.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Defense looks bad to start the half.

[TheProfessor]

Harden back to earth right now... 15 pts midway through the 3rd...
He's missed four point-blank layups and turned his ankle. Early on, looked like he was going to have another 30+ point evening.

[ElNono]

mo will with the clothesline

[100%duncan]

Not a flagrant imo

[AussieFanKurt]

should be a flagrant tbh, never wanted ball

[ElNono]

T on parker for the flop

[AussieFanKurt]

correct call

[DapDaGenius]

What's up with Diaw's knees and legs? Did he suffer a serious accident or does he move like that b/c of how he used to be heavier?

[Kidd K]

Parker didn't flop. He stepped on William's foot and that's why he ended up going down hard.

[ElNono]

sloppy right now

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Kawhi should work on a mid-range pull-up shot.

[100%duncan]

What's with the open threes?

[ElNono]

grab a board

[DapDaGenius]

They need to stop leaving Hayward wide open.

[HI-FI]

Yeah it's on league pass. There's a free trial right now for some cable providers.
thanks. i had to really search around but i found it. standard definition but no complaints.

[100%duncan]

Money shot

[BatManu20]

It's actually pretty amazing how one dimensional Danny Green is. Any time he has to put the ball on the floor or make a pass he suddenly looks like he doesn't belong in the league. crazy..

[ElNono]

slow down tony

[easy7]

spurs playing and shooting great.

[Obstructed_View]

When did Matt Harpring become so complimentary of the other team, especially the Spurs? Looks like somebody fucked with his meds.

[LakerHater]

PAAASSS the ball Tony!

[100%duncan]

Damn TD has been playing great D to start the season.

[Obstructed_View]

Tony may be the biggest fast-break ball hog I've ever seen.

[ElNono]

get Gino in there and let's close this game, tbh

[Juggity]

zero steals for kawhi so far this game... guess it wasn't realistic to expect 5/game after all :lol

[Brazil]

TP is on a mess mode tbh

[100%duncan]

zero steals for kawhi so far this game... guess it wasn't realistic to expect 5/game after all :lol

Doesn't need to,tbh.

[AussieFanKurt]

TP is one of the best in the league on fast break, don't care if he hogs, makes more than he misses by far

[ElNono]

damn Danny... just sucked in the 2nd half

[100%duncan]

Put Manu in

[Brazil]

spurs was due for a cooling off

[ElNono]

tony sucks

[100%duncan]

Now it's awful to watch :lmao

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Parker is missing some layups this game

[Warlord23]

Get TP out of there, he's forcing it

[ElNono]

let millsap take 3s all night, tbh

[LakerHater]

Nice block Jax!

[TDfan2007]

Our guys have gone cold, but the defense has still been solid. Utah has ratcheted up their energy, so now it's up to the Spurs to match it.

[PublicOption]

Looks like the league turned us into New Jersey and Brooklyn into us. The hate never stops.

[ElNono]

if Bonner is involved, it's a foul...

[AussieFanKurt]

why bring in Bonner when we're having trouble with the boards

[ElNono]

the euro-euro step

[ElNono]

box out bonner, smh

[Juggity]

Down to a single digit lead.

Don't fuck this one up, spurs.

[Brazil]

wow Utah is playing great right now

[ElNono]

charmin soft

[BatManu20]

Spurs falling part. Typical.

[100%duncan]

:lmao

[Reck]

This team needs to learn how to fucking dunk the ball instead of laying it up like faggots.

[ElNono]

crofl

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Mo Williams is on fire. Gary Neal lol.

[BanditHiro]

;.;

[Brazil]

:lmao

[LakerHater]

Spurs jus lettin'em back in!

[AussieFanKurt]

weren't the spurs up by 18?

[DapDaGenius]

Wait...what happened? :wow

[LakerHater]

Too Funny....!!

[jesterbobman]

Bad 3rd quarter

[timtonymanu]

Wow wake the fuck up

[ElNono]

why do you foul?!?!?!

[DAF86]

Fuck Mo Williams, imho, tbh, fwiw.

[100%duncan]

I actually prefer this tbh rather than a boring fuckfest :lmao

[szkorhetz]

Fuck.

[Juggity]

Mo williams :lol

[AussieFanKurt]

:lol spurs

[Richie]

24-5 run. disgusting

[Warlord23]

No defense, no rebounding, needless turnovers. TP playing like ass when we had a 17 point lead is biting us in the ass

[ElNono]

bench sucks again :lol

[Reck]

Pathetic showing

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Hopefully the Spurs get back to the defense of the 1st quarter.

[Uriel]

I don't. They're ruining our point differential. How else are we gonna climb Hollinger's Power Rankings?

[jestersmash]

I'm actually glad it's tied up. Close games teach so much more than blowouts.

[LakerHater]

WoooW, jus WOW!

[100%duncan]

You fucking faggots need to shut up. We still winning this game assholes.

[Danny.Zhu]

What the fuck was that...

[Brazil]

wow what an awful quarter

[ElNono]

Jack and Splitter with a terrible game so far...

[Sa_Spursfan20]

Not a great quarter at all. Oh well. Let's see a strong finish.

[timvp]

Well, so much for that good defense streak. The Spurs took their foot off the gas; hopefully they can turn it back up before it's too late.

Another game with a weird flow, tbh.

[BatManu20]

Our bench is vastly overrated. We won't win anything with this team tbh. Not that we were probably going to anyways, but it's nice to have a realistic shot. And no, i'm not freaking out over one game, this is an observation of the first 3 games. Our bench just isn't very good.

[Richie]

35 point quarter. ffs.

[AussieFanKurt]

Fucking christ.. better not lose this one. Why bring Bonner in when we need some D

[DapDaGenius]

Why does this ALWAYS happen? Spurs always has a big lead, then next thing you know the teams tie up in the 3rd?

If the Spurs aren't losing at the half, they'll have a big 3rd quarter. If they are winning at the half, they'll have a bad 3rd quarter. This is the formula I'm going by until proven otherwise. :lmao

[NickiRasgo]

What the f~? A while ago I just browsing, Spurs was like had a 17 point lead then all of sudden tie-game?

[timvp]

Wow, De Colo on.

[szkorhetz]

Pop wants to lose it?

[TDfan2007]

Splitter has been ultra soft since halftime. The Jazz played with much more energy than us, and of course Neal was defending Mo, so he caught fire. Hopefully the Spurs wake the fuck up.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

De Colo. Lol Gary Neal.

[Juggity]

It's alright, Spurs let 'em have one quarter to make it more interesting

[timvp]

Pop got tired of Neal's chucking and no D, apparently.

[ElNono]

De Colo for Neal... Pop didn't like that rushed 3 at all

[AussieFanKurt]

Nando!

[jesterbobman]

Good pass in to Splitter by nando.

[HI-FI]

nando sighting, good to see what he can do.

[AussieFanKurt]

Milsaps getting a nice blow on the bench :lol

[timvp]

When Splitter is in, do the Spurs ever get a stop?

[100%duncan]

So who's the pg?

[Kidd K]

Switched to another game to see what Harden was doing, I switch back and find out the Spurs shat the bed for a 0-13 run in frickin 2 minutes!?

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Atrocious, piece-o-shit 3rd quarter. Bench sucked and the rebounding was awful!

[timvp]

Jazz attacking Bonner in pick-and-rolls. Not a bad idea.

[Ice009]

why is the fuck is everyone freezing out Jackson on offense. They did this last season too. I don't think Jack got the ball enough. It's getting ridiculous.

[szkorhetz]

I hate that Kawhi is no longer a get-and-shoot. He always tries to drive...

[HI-FI]

we got this. that being said, we still need a lot of work.

[timvp]

Got damn it Splitter almost messed up that up by going up as softly as humanly possible.

[ElNono]

good d

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good recovery/help there by De Colo.

[100%duncan]

That nando 3 looked good

[LakerHater]

Bonner still in :bang

[Kidd K]

Spurs settling for threes again just like last game when our offense started to disappear.

[ElNono]

get Tim in there

[BatManu20]

Kawhi has lost all confidence in his 3 pointer. He always hesitates to shoot it now. Bad news for the spurs.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

I like how De Colo is fighting through the screens.

[AusSpur]

Mo will kill the Jazz down the stretch when his shot stops falling and he keeps jacking

[szkorhetz]

Kawhi has lost all confidence in his 3 pointer. He always hesitates to shoot it now. Bad news for the spurs.
This...

[100%duncan]

Fuck you, Splitter, Fuck you.

[BatManu20]

Jesus Christ Splitter...

[ElNono]

GD Splitter!

[Uriel]

:lol best backup center in the NBA

[Kidd K]

Rather have Blair playing than Splitter tbh.

[sananspursfan21]

cmon tiago!!!!!

[weebo]

LOL splitter sux

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Splitter makes a nice spin move and then does some weak hook instead of dunking it wtf.

[AussieFanKurt]

I'm not sold on Splitter tbh

[Brazil]

I want to punch splitter in the face with his freaking finesse of my ass

[ElNono]

get TD and Diaw back in there

[sananspursfan21]

i wouldn't have missed that layup

[100%duncan]

A fucking 7 footer wont dunk the ball. Jesus christ

[TDfan2007]

Splitter can't do anything right at the moment.

[DAF86]

Fucking Splitter, finish with determination! He could have dunked that.

[timvp]

Splitter's moves have been strong. His finishes are the definition of soft.

[AussieFanKurt]

Splitter makes a nice spin move and then does some weak hook instead of dunking it wtf.

exactly what I was thinking, if I'm 6 10 and open I'm dunking

[Joyrider]

If Splitter actually dunked, we'd go 82-0. smh

[sananspursfan21]

I'm not sold on Splitter tbh

i'm not either, tbh

[AusSpur]

I still think Splitter should be able to hit a layup....or two!

[100%duncan]

If Splitter actually dunked, we'd go 82-0. smh

:lmao

[blkroadrunners]

This soft sh*t with Splitter is pissing me off.

[weebo]

splitter needs to get lighter shoes so he can jump

[Kidd K]

Tiago Shitter strikes again

[Ice009]

It's actually pretty amazing how one dimensional Danny Green is. Any time he has to put the ball on the floor or make a pass he suddenly looks like he doesn't belong in the league. crazy..

Ever heard of Bruce Bowen? If you can shoot and play defense then you certainly belong in the league.

[ElNono]

why is Bonner on Favors?!?! damn it Pop

[HI-FI]

bonner with the effort

[weebo]

favors doing what all of us wish we could do to bonner...thanks

[Joyrider]

Good job on being a cone, Bonner. Let them muscle you into an offensive foul.

[DapDaGenius]

That's a good idea, Bonner should take way more blows to the face. It's a better than his defense at least.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

There we go Splitter at least finish strong and get fouled.

[AussieFanKurt]

Does Splitter ever go for a dunk or just lay ups, you're fucking tall mate

[100%duncan]

Get Splitter and Bonner out of the fucking team,tbh.

[timvp]

At least go back to pumpfaking, Tiago. These weak layup attempts do nothing.

[jesterbobman]

Unfortunate call. Leonard there to finish.

[ElNono]

red carpet to the basket... defense lacking

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Just a little late on the rotation for Splitter.

[Juggity]

The Hornets are about to beat Chicago without Davis

[naico]

Wow Splitter really is ALL pussy

[AussieFanKurt]

get the scrubs outta the game fuck

[AusSpur]

Leonard's D on Hayward has been terrible tonight

[ElNono]

get Diaw in there Pop... fuck Matty

[100%duncan]

Leonard's D on Hayward has been terrible tonight
Hayward's not a superstar :lmao

[Uriel]

These alternate jerseys are beginning to grow on me.

[timvp]

Leonard's D on Hayward has been terrible tonight

Green has been on Hayward until this stint.

[100%duncan]

:lol and everybody misses lay-ups, greaaaaatt

[Kidd K]

The Hornets are about to beat Chicago without Davis

Chicago's offense was mediocre even with Rose. Without him bailing them out all the time, Thibedeau is going to get exposed as the terrible offensive coach that he is. Thibs' playbook is a pamphlet tbh. Going from watching Spurs' offense to Bulls' offense, you'll want to stab your eyes out to not suffere through it anymore.

[weebo]

tp needs to take over this shit

[Boomersgold]

Guys, can someone explain this to me?
Patty Mills and Dejuan Blair have 2 mediocre games and are benched. Matt Bonner plays sh*t and hasn't contributed anything the last few games and is still getting a huge amount of minutes (10-15 per game).
How is this fair?

[Reck]

The San Antonio Layups.

Fucking christ

[ElNono]

time to make a push

[AussieFanKurt]

do utah players ever not complain

[DapDaGenius]

Duncan did nice spin.

[LakerHater]

WHATA SPIN!

[ElNono]

good job kawhi

[AussieFanKurt]

signatures need to be turned off in game threads

[ElNono]

kawhibunga time

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good activity by Leonard.

[100%duncan]

Put Manu in tbh.

[naico]

It's remarkable how the whole defense changes when Duncan is on the floor.

[Kidd K]

Put Manu in tbh.

Still resting for 1 1/2-2 more minutes

[HI-FI]

love watching Kawhi rebound with those ET hands.

[Kidd K]

It's remarkable how the whole defense changes when Duncan is on the floor.

Think so? It's Timmy though. Imo, deserved to at least be on All Defense 2nd team last year. His defense hasn't really declined very much imo.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Guys, can someone explain this to me?
Patty Mills and Dejuan Blair have 2 mediocre games and are benched. Matt Bonner plays sh*t and hasn't contributed anything the last few years and is still getting a huge amount of minutes (10-15 per game).
How is this fair?

Fixed it for ya.

[Richie]

Seriously, Bonner isn't even shooting 3s when he is open. It's been happening all season so far, what exactly is he doing that Diaw couldn't do?

[TDfan2007]

Timmy turning on the spin cycle. Nice. He needs to play through contact on those post hooks though.

[Boomersgold]

Guys, can someone explain this to me?
Patty Mills and Dejuan Blair have 2 mediocre games and are benched. Matt Bonner plays crap and hasn't contributed anything the last few games and is still getting a huge amount of minutes (10-15 per game).
And he's STILL in the game!

[ElNono]

Matty shit out... time to play D again

[Libri]

Seriously, Bonner isn't even shooting 3s when he is open. It's been happening all season so far, what exactly is he doing that Diaw couldn't do?

He's the team jester during practice sessions.

[DAF86]

Is Pop thinking about not getting Manu back in the game?

[phxspurfan]

dog days of November...

[100%duncan]

Holding OKC down to 90 but.....

[phxspurfan]

rofl Nando De Colo getting into this game

[ElNono]

time to crowd Al

[Kidd K]

gave up 35 to the Jazz in the 3rd. :\

[AusSpur]

I feel safe when Foye is on the floor

[Brazil]

so manu is no more our closer ?

[timvp]

Wow. Gift three seconds violation there.

[ElNono]

so manu is no more our closer ?

playoffs only

[Libri]

TPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

[Juggity]

Clutch rebound by Parker

[Brazil]

playoffs only

:lol

TP JS again clutch

[Boomersgold]

rofl Nando De Colo getting into this game
He needs to improve his shooting. He's missed too many wide open shots to be useful offensively.

[phxspurfan]

gg

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Randy Foye sucks at defense.

[ElNono]

lol STdalamon

[100%duncan]

Told ya assholes to shut up. We winning this thing.

[timvp]

He needs to improve his shooting. He's missed too many wide open shots to be useful offensively.

He missed one shot.

[timvp]

He needs to improve his shooting. He's missed too many wide open shots to be useful offensively.

He missed one shot.

[Kidd K]

Parker taking over once again! Damn this guy is clutch as hell this year.

[phxspurfan]

wow LSU...ballin

[AussieFanKurt]

Green been better tonight - better offensively but more importantly less defensive lapses

[HI-FI]

whats up with this announcer, like Mike Fratello Jr.

[dbreiden83080]

Tim looks like he cut a deal with the devil to get a little bit of his prime back..

[Boomersgold]

He missed one shot.
I meant in the last few games. Preseason included. The only time he's scored so far is on wide open drives.

[Uriel]

:lol Utah announcers blasting AT&T center crowd

[AussieFanKurt]

liked the response to the 3rd quarter, good job so far

[Reck]

Good, this should do it.

[tim_duncan_fan]

We're halfway to a championship if we can get six extra points a night from Danny putting the ball on the floor.

[ElNono]

bring back Splitter to make it interesting again, tbh

[Brazil]

Seriously wtf with Manu on the bench to close the game ? Is it for Green to grow a pair of balls

[TMTTRIO]

so manu is no more our closer ?
Nope. In fact we need to stop relying on Manu to do much.

[DapDaGenius]

Tim looks like he cut a deal with the devil to get a little bit of his prime back..

Yeah it was the contract he signed before this season started.

[Reck]

:lol Utah announcers blasting AT&T center crowd

But but..we're all spoiled :cry