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

[ace3g]

This game will test our big-man rotation; the Jazz have 4 legit bigs: Jefferson, Millsap, Favors, and Kanter. Jazz lost to the Hornets last night so this will be the tail end of B2B.

[Kidd K]

Always good to catch teams on b2bs.

Think there's any truth to the talks about the Jazz trading Al Jefferson this year?

[justinandimcool]

Aren't they a hybrid of the two teams swept last year since they got Foye/Mo? Easy win :lol


seriously though, they can shoot now. Not feeling too good about this game. Need another big game from Tim against those towers. We're much superior defensively though.

[jestersmash]

Anyone know if this game is showing in Austin, or do I need to pony up for league pass?

[ElNono]

Go Spurs Go! :flag:

[spurs10]

Anyone know if this game is showing in Austin, or do I need to pony up for league pass?

Try channel 7 on Time Warner Cable....
Go Spurs!!!!!
:flag:

[dylankerouac]

Hoping to see some good things from Tiago this game.

[will_spurs]

Did they learn to defend the PnR since last year?

[elemento]

Did they learn to defend the PnR since last year?

They still have Al Jefferson as their starting Center, so no.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Anyone know if this game is showing in Austin, or do I need to pony up for league pass?

The NBA League Pass has a free preview until November 6th. You should be able to view tonight's game (as well as Monday's vs Indiana) for free.

[racm]

Go Spurs Go!

I think a factor on how much the Spurs win is whether Manu plays or not. If he does, it's a bona fide blowout. If not, the Spurs still win decisively, though.

[jiggy_55]

We should take care of them easily.. Spurs 105 - 92 Jazz

[ace3g]

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen) Manu in uniform, getting some throws in at the end of shootaround.

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA (https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA) @manuginobili (https://twitter.com/manuginobili) will play tonight vs. Jazz; minutes will be limited but he sez he feels good. #SpursNation (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SpursNation&src=hash)

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Ginobili (back) says he's feeling better, expects to play limited minutes vs. Jazz tonight.

Manu Ginobili ‏@manuginobili (https://twitter.com/manuginobili) Looks like I'll be able to wear the gray #20 tonight. Can't wait!



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[Paranoid Pop]

Are we playing in grey again?

[ace3g]

not sure, I know Manu (through twitter) was upset he couldn't wear the alt jerseys, I doubt they would wear them again so soon, unless they did it for Manu.


“(I feel) much better, of course,” Ginobili said after Saturday’s shootaround at the team practice facility. “Mentally and physically, since I’m going to be able to play. I had a tough week last week with a lot of back pain. I just couldn’t practice with the team. I needed more time.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/11/03/ginobili-will-return-expects-limited-minutes/

[widowmaker]

League pass is free right now by the way. I got a watch free site too PM me if u wanna get down.

[ace3g]

Manu at shootaround:

http://origin.nba.com/spurs/video/121103_ginobili

[freetiago]

spurs cant pack the paint like they did last year with jazz new shooters
the williams along with hayward probably wont go 0-7 again
think itll be another close game

[8FOR!3]

Diaw should have Millsap covered and Duncan can guard Jefferson. It's up to Splitter to step up and guard Favors. Hopefully Bonner doesn't make Kanter look too good...

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) By rule, Spurs can wear alternate uniforms a max of 18 times during season. No. 2 comes tonight vs. Utah.

[Paranoid Pop]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) By rule, Spurs can wear alternate uniforms a max of 18 times during season. No. 2 comes tonight vs. Utah.

Hopefully they stop at 3 or 4 like last years :(...

[justinandimcool]

they helped win us the last game, so they should only wear them against the better teams, tbh.

[Paranoid Pop]

Our own bench has been pretty poor, I could see Kanter and FAvors completely owning Splitter and Blair/Bonner, we'll see.

[Em-City]

What hasn't changed:

1)Al fucking Jefferson


not a fan? i thought he was a key contributor, and not the burden on the Jazz people seem to be implying???

[crc21209]

Hopefully they stop at 3 or 4 like last years :(...

Last years jerseys werent an alternate though, they were a throwback Chaparrals jersey. This is an alternate SPURS jersey...major difference.

[Pauleta14]

I love the chaparrals jersey compared to those grey pyjamas... :(

I don't understand why it's still the same design/look when marketing money has become so much important!

I bet it's Pop's idea, to stay as much unatractive as possible...

[hooperflash]

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Jazz by 9 Bitchez

BRING IT!!
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[Kidd K]

I'm not 100% sold on us winning due to how we've played so far this year.

Hope to see more from Jackson tonight, and a bit better offense by Leonard. Timmy and Tony are the two bright spots so far imo.

[AussieFanKurt]

How many steals for Kawhi tonight

[bbarry]

no sound for me on the spurs game on tv. anyone else?

[blackfire12]

just win

[weebo]

anyone with a link to the game?

[AussieFanKurt]

anyone with a link to the game?

can't give streaming sites as far as I know mate - against forum rules

[timvp]

Nice start, Danny.

[blackfire12]

good start

[AussieFanKurt]

greeny

[bbarry]

I can't hear shit on my tv channel. stupid ass station. fix yo shit

[BanditHiro]

jesus

[blackfire12]

wow, awesome block by tim

[timvp]

The offense heating up :tu

[AussieFanKurt]

great start on O and D

[ElNono]

perty good so far

[timtonymanu]

I got a Jazz feed. Lame.

[BanditHiro]

man the jazz were just begging the spurs to go up double digits

[Chieflion]

At least the Jazz feed is unbiased an they at least talk about the game.

[blackfire12]

okay c'mon, lets not start this turnover shit..

[ElNono]

Tony with the B- already, tbh

[timtonymanu]

At least the Jazz feed is unbiased an they at least talk about the game.

Yeah they've been fine so far. But I was looking forward to hearing Bill and Sean.

[BanditHiro]

unbelievable how sloppy the offense has been. a hangover of the thunder game.

[timvp]

Diaw's been a monster on D so far.

[blackfire12]

wow diaw... amazing D

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good defense by Diaw right there

[blackfire12]

Diaw's been a monster on D so far.

:toast

[ElNono]

Tim has been great on Big Al too

[AussieFanKurt]

fuck that was great D by Diaw, well done and TP lightingup

[Joyrider]

Nice, Timmy!

[ElNono]

Pop probably hating the fast start

[AussieFanKurt]

Pop probably hating the fast start

wonder if he's happy

[timvp]

Looks like it's soon to be 8 straight quarters of good defense. We haven't been able to say that in a while.

[blackfire12]

let's go MANU!!!!

[ElNono]

Manu!

[jesterbobman]

There isn't a problem with the starting unit D at all.

[024]

i like the new aggressive defense. hope the spurs keep it up throughout the season. that NBA tv stat was an eye opener. spurs defensive efficiency compared to the NBA average has been declining for the past 8 years. :wow

[TDfan2007]

The defense from our bigs has been fantastic so far. Loving Diaw's aggresiveness.

[timvp]

Great patience on that move by Kawhi.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Its nice seeing Kawhi play in the post. He was really good at it in college.

[-21-]

There isn't a problem with the starting unit D at all.

Consistency maybe.

[AussieFanKurt]

meh not a bad TO by Boris, does that well usually

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Oh god

[jesterbobman]

I love the commentary from opposing people on Kawhi. Constantly saying he's had a nice preseason. Didn't he shoot like 25%?

[timvp]

Why haven't the Jazz made moves to get Favor's into their starting lineup?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good thing Green is on fire.

[timvp]

Parker's turnover average trending back to the mean, tbh.

[blackfire12]

MANNNUUUU

[timvp]

:cry Great to see Manu :cry

[AussieFanKurt]

Welcome back MANU!!

Great shooting Greeny

[-21-]

Why haven't the Jazz made moves to get Favor's into their starting lineup?

Lindsey Hunter and Ty Corbin lol.

[100%duncan]

Manu's baaaaaaaaaaaaaack

[BanditHiro]

i wish we had favors

[ElNono]

did you guys notice Manu was limping back to the bench?
















:lol

[Trainwreck2100]

green with 10 parker with 8 leonard with 2

[blackfire12]

i did not

[bklynspursfan]

Really impressed with the defense the last 8 quarters. Excluding the 1st vs NO

[Bill_Brasky]

Weird to see Boris attacking so much, Pop must have told him something. Good to see.

[AussieFanKurt]

Weird to see Boris attacking so much, Pop must have told him something. Good to see.

Agreed, it should be done tbh

[ElNono]

Good to see Tiago first off the bench, tbh

[Joyrider]

Good to see Tiago first off the bench, tbh

Don't fuck it up, Tiago.

[TDfan2007]

Love the defense so far. The intensity has been great and the rotations have been almost flawless. Spurs just need to cool it with the TOs. Green's shooting has been great. I'm loving the lack of hesitation and elevation.

[timvp]

Neal comes out gunning :lol

[blackfire12]

NOOO

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Blair :(

[timvp]

Bonner :(

[AussieFanKurt]

bonner sighting...

[Warlord23]

Bonner in ...

[-21-]

They seriously couldn't get anyone better than Tinsley as a backup PG?

[Trainwreck2100]

neal and bonner at the same time i love this lineup cause it keeps the game close

[100%duncan]

:lmao Bonner

[blackfire12]

right on cue, bonner being a soft ****

[ElNono]

bonner with the traffic cone defense

[100%duncan]

Gotta say our defense has been improving.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Neal lucky that Foye missed there.

[AussieFanKurt]

lol saying Bonner is good

[Obstructed_View]

"How great if Bonner got into foul trouble." Just what Spurs fans were thinking.

[TDfan2007]

:lol Announcers want Bonner in foul trouble. By all means...

[Warlord23]

Harpring is afraid of Bonner???

[-21-]

Gotta say our defense has been improving.

Yeah, quite surprising. BTW, great sig.

[blackfire12]

bonner... wow you're horrible...

[100%duncan]

Yeah, quite surprising. BTW, great sig.

#21,tbh. :toast

[ElNono]

Bonner on Favors, smh

[BanditHiro]

why is bonner even guarding favors

[ace3g]

nice Pnr!!

[timvp]

Welcome back Splitter/Ginobili PNR :tu

[100%duncan]

There you go, PnR is back too..

[Warlord23]

Nice pass by Manu

[AussieFanKurt]

What a pass, and nice finish by Splitter. Shot

[jesterbobman]

That's an underrated finish by Splitter. Nice catch and put in.

[timvp]

Bonner gets away with tackle at the end of the quarter :lol

[ElNono]

lookin good

[blackfire12]

I got an idea. Let's make a drinking a game. Whenver Bonner gets torched in defense, we drink

i don't want alcohol poisoning

[GB20]

good D by bonner :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Damn link died.

[BanditHiro]

good D by bonner

if this was football :lol

[Trainwreck2100]

that manu 3 looked like absolute shit tbqh

[TDfan2007]

Splitter playing well so far. Great passing out of the post and nice finish on the pass from Manu.

[100%duncan]

that manu 3 looked like absolute shit tbqh

agreed :lol

[Bill_Brasky]

Splitter's feed to Manu on the cut was dime of the day so far.

[TDfan2007]

Can't really ask for a better start to the game, tbh.

I'm not expecting much from Manu today. If he can just get up and down a bit, make nice passes, and not go all Humpdy Dumpdy on us then I'll be thrilled.

[100%duncan]

Manu!

[timvp]

Ginobili moving in slow motion but it's still working :tu

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Despite the potential Kanter has, his defense looks really bad.

[ElNono]

surprise surprise, bench no longer sucks

[Kidd K]

Up big in the first half, but tbh, I'm kind of annoyed at our sloppy ballhandling and all the easy baskets in the paint we've given up. Hope we clean it up a bit and don't allow Utah back in the game with sloppy play. Lot of out points came on quick jumpers (come contested), so we need to be a bit better.

[AussieFanKurt]

Other than Bonner's shit D, been happy with basically everything so far this game

[timvp]

Neal just keeps shooting. He had Splitter wide open cutting to the rim but I can't complain about the two free throws.

[GB20]

neal is not afraid to shoot

[Trainwreck2100]

surprise surprise, bench no longer sucks

well......today

[Bill_Brasky]

Not sure if Utah defense is really bad or if Gary Neal looks like a good backup PG right now.

[TDfan2007]

Neal going into chuck mode.

[Brazil]

Second unit is playing so much better with Manu

[Warlord23]

With Tinsley on him, he has the green light I guess

[100%duncan]

Favors is good tbh.

[timvp]

Bonner dropping into the paint like he's going to do something and gives up open jumper :lol

[blackfire12]

NOPE not buying that bonner bs

[ElNono]

*almost* passes on another 3...

[AussieFanKurt]

:lol Bonner not D'ing up Favors.. what the fuck. Nice 3 at least..

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

That was good help by Splitter other than the foul.

[Bill_Brasky]

Bonner has zero confidence :lol

[100%duncan]

Actually, I hope Bonner doesn't make those 3 point bullshit in the regular season so that no one will rely on him come the real season begins.

[Trainwreck2100]

bonhair with the "showing up in the game we don't need him" goods

[TDfan2007]

:lol rotating away from Bonner on the 3 point line. Wow.

Favors has been excellent so far. He has tons of potential.

[ElNono]

bs call on tiago

[AussieFanKurt]

lol at that call..

[Kidd K]

Refs must think SA is playing the Thunder right now. Two calls in 1 second.

[ElNono]

manu with the jedi mind trick defense

[100%duncan]

Wow, Manu is lookin good.

[siraulo23]

ooh manu is playing?

[Kidd K]

Mr. Glass up to his old tricks

[Ditty]

I hope we make a strong run at favors when he becomes a free agent in a few years.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Yeah Kanter sucks at defending.

[Joyrider]

And all of this with Tim and Tony on the bench. Very nice.

[ElNono]

:lol Bonner

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Bonner sucks

[Ice009]

I keep saying that Utah would be a great place to trade Bonner to. They seem to think highly of him there, and he's white ;).

[bklynspursfan]

Like round 1 all over

[-21-]

I keep saying that Utah would be a great place to trade Bonner to. They seem to think highly of him there, and he's white ;).

:lol

[ElNono]

on pace to 120 pts

[AussieFanKurt]

yawn inducing game so far tbh

[TDfan2007]

I'm beginning to wonder if Neal is capable of dribbling with his left hand...

[Kidd K]

7 TOs in 14 minutes.

[timvp]

The bench is 7-for-8 from the field. God bless EDG.

[TDfan2007]

I could use a blowout by the 3rd quarter tonight. Got an anatomy exam to study for.

[100%duncan]

yawn inducing game so far tbh

Jazz has awful offense tbh.

[blackfire12]

louisiana cuisine?? wtf att center... make some fuggin BBQ

[Brazil]

Spurs shooting 72% they will cool off so we need the lead to be maintained

[100%duncan]

Neal's on fire

[Kidd K]

Manu single handedly shitting on Jazz right now.

[100%duncan]

9/10 times Jax would've made that.

[timvp]

Splitter with the power move but with the finesse finish.

[timvp]

Bonner's D has been pretty good the last five minutes or so.

*ducks*

[ffadicted]

this game is embarrassingly easy so far

[ace3g]

damn you Bonner

[100%duncan]

:lmao fuck you matty

[ElNono]

pop is like fap fap fap

[AussieFanKurt]

bonner :lol

[Trainwreck2100]

bonhair

[100%duncan]

What a bullshit T

[timvp]

Jackson did get fouled, fwiw.

[Trainwreck2100]

pop is like fap fap fap

if we're to believe his interview with david aldrige, it's an angry fap

[Obstructed_View]

I totally forgot what it was like for the Spurs to get technical fouls.

[Joyrider]

Sean going HAM on the Lakers right now.

[Obstructed_View]

OMFG Bonner got a judgment call to go his way.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good job Splitter, making up for Bonner right there.

[AussieFanKurt]

Bonner can't rebound, Splitter with a good charge drawn

[ElNono]

defense went down since Manu went to the bench, tbh... Utah is pathetic though

[TDfan2007]

Bonner being terrible on defense par the course, but at least he's hitting shots. I think our giant lead has something to do with that.

Splitter's defense has been great.

[timvp]

Leonard getting touches in the post. That's new :wow

[ace3g]

Kawhi working on his post moves

[GB20]

haha it looks like everybody loves bonner here

[-21-]

Kawhi!

[timvp]

Bonner playing decently so he never comes out.

[ace3g]

timmy

[100%duncan]

Timmy!

[timvp]

Bonner grab a GD rebound.

[ElNono]

great D

[AussieFanKurt]

fuck me sideways can bonner rebound, he's given up at least 4

[GB20]

bonner for president :lol

[100%duncan]

What the fuck

[timvp]

Damn good defense tonight :tu

[100%duncan]

Would anyone stop comparing Davis to Tim? Motherfuckers

[timvp]

I say that and then they give up open three :lol

[DapDaGenius]

Favors vs Duncan JUMP BALL!!!! :downspin:

[JRHernandez88]

DEFENSE.

[Obstructed_View]

A defense-first Spurs team should scare the shit out of everyone. A defense-first Spurs team that shoots 72 percent could go 80-2. :lol

[8FOR!3]

At least the Derrick Favors/Tim Duncan comparisons died down quick last year. He'll be lucky if he tops out as a past his prime Antonio McDyess.

[DapDaGenius]

Tim's shot just then was effortless and Jefferson hasn't scored yet.....:ihit

[ace3g]

bank is open

[100%duncan]

That bank shot is just plain beauty.

[Joyrider]

DAT BANK

[szkorhetz]

A defense-first Spurs team should scare the shit out of everyone. A defense-first Spurs team that shoots 72 percent could go 80-2. :lol

The two losses will accour in the games against Miami? :D

[ace3g]

Nando time

[DapDaGenius]

A defense-first Spurs team should scare the shit out of everyone. A defense-first Spurs team that shoots 72 percent could go 80-2. :lol

I don't know what I would do if the Spurs went 80-2......

[timvp]

Hayward with some old man YMCA moves.

[Obstructed_View]

The two losses will accour in the games against Miami? :D
Yeah, and I now feel WAY less good about that prediction. :lol

[ElNono]

Danny en fuego

[Trainwreck2100]

lol utah goes into zone then give up a three

[DapDaGenius]

Green's 3 was sick just now

[100%duncan]

TPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

[Juggity]

Tony, goddamn

[-21-]

His outside shot looks solid.

[Brazil]

TP for 3 !!! opposing teams will need to take note and start to respect it

[Trainwreck2100]

they gave up too many points the last 3 minutes

[Obstructed_View]

Active defense by everyone I've seen on the floor so far. Man, that's nice to watch.

[timvp]

Outside of his TOs, Parker has been orchestrating the offense beautifully.

[ElNono]

I have a request for timvp... could you disable signatures on live threads when you find some time?

[alfredbird]

I have a request for timvp (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8)... could you disable signatures on live threads when you find some time?

I agree.

[ace3g]

Devin Brown!!

[GB20]

wow danny green was nobody one and half year ago, now look at him

[timvp]

I have a request for timvp... could you disable signatures on live threads when you find some time?

Yeah, that's on the to-do list

[Obstructed_View]

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

[DapDaGenius]

I have a request for timvp (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8)... could you disable signatures on live threads when you find some time?

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.

[Juggity]

Whoever said the spurs were on pace to score 120 a few minutes ago was dead on

[ace3g]

timmy!!

[100%duncan]

Oh man, Tim's on fiiiiiiiiiireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[Obstructed_View]

Ka lutch.

[LakerHater]

Old man RiverWalk!

[Obstructed_View]

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

[ElNono]

not so tired timmy at the buzzer

[Brazil]

Spurs are literally destroying Utah

[timvp]

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

[-21-]

Old man RiverWalk!

One of few good things Reggie Miller says!