Game Thread: Spurs vs. Knicks - Nov. 15, 2012 @ 7:30 PM CT

[Paranoid Pop]

Bench got slaughtered tbh.

[racm]

Pop refusing to play Duncan and Parker=conceding the loss. :lmao

They'll be back halfway through the 2nd

[Poolboy5623]

Manu looks great going to the hoop..just needs to get the 3 ball going...I don't remember any center ever getting his hook shot blocked, like splitter does. The hook is suppose to be nearly un blockable..it's pathetic. He's getting worked by Rashied Wallace. I forgot he was in the league.

[Libri]

Novak played defense! :wow

[howbouthemspurs]

Spurs are not goin to win this three point contest! Need D

[Obstructed_View]

Novak already a better defender than Bonner and Splitter.

[BanditHiro]

We're giving up too many points for this year's spurs to hang. Have to start stringing together some stops.

even if we play good defense they are just going to make a bullshit shot...it's the knicks night today.

[TDfan2007]

:lol getting shut down by Steve Novak

[Obstructed_View]

That's like 'sheed's third block.

[Cry Havoc]

This Knicks, "Slap the shooting arm as hard as possible" is a really effective defense.

[BanditHiro]

stop fucking doubling melo

[ace3g]

Sheed... again

[siraulo23]

lol

[Libri]

What the hell? Wallace with 3.

[Cry Havoc]

Tony looking pretty.

[ace3g]

TP better destroy Prig while they are on the court together

[howbouthemspurs]

there you go TP

[Reck]

We're giving up too many points for this year's spurs to hang. Have to start stringing together some stops.

Agreed.

Also, Spurs are back to their old ways of scoring around 85 points per game.

Nowadays that shit wont cut it in the NBA. It may work on the shitt eastern conference but in the West you'll get your shit stuffed in badly.

[Kidd K]

Spurs need to defend the Knicks' crappy shooters who can barely move. Stop packing the paint morons.

I don't like how the Spurs are playing D' right now. I have seen the Knicks do this shit before. . .70% from 3 for an entire game. You can't expect they will eventually just start missing these open looks, you gotta D' them up.

[timvp]

I'm still stunned that Prigioni made the NBA. No excuse for Parker to pass as long as that's who's guarding him.

[Johnny RIngo]

Knicks are going to miss someday. Right?

Knicks are the #1 offensive team and the #1 defensive team in the league. Sure as hell ain't the D'Antoni Knicks.

[Two10Whitey]

So much for a confident Splitter. Looked like Dejuan was holding his knee on the bench?

[Fireball]

Pop left Kawhi on the bench for too long ... he looked very sharp tonight and is young enough to play more minutes

[racm]

Knicks are the 2011 Mavs on steroids tbh

[Obstructed_View]

stop fucking doubling melo

I didn't really see much of a double, Duncan just let himself stand out in no man's land.

[TDfan2007]

I didn't really see much of a double, Duncan just let himself stand out in no man's land.

Agreed. Terrible defense by Tim there.

[superjames1992]

We need the RED ROCKET to come out and nail some treys.

[ElNono]

Prigioni with more points than Splitter... neither seemingly NBA players, tbh

[BillMc]

So when their careers are over, who will be remembered as better Kidd or Nash?

[Fireball]

Wallace the floor spacer

[timvp]

Need to end this quarter well. Stay home more on defense and more movement on offense.

[Nathan89]

Stop calling for Bonner. He sucks when it counts so we need to learn to win without him.

[timvp]

Duncan :wow

[Cry Havoc]

I'm still stunned that Prigioni made the NBA. No excuse for Parker to pass as long as that's who's guarding him.

Too bad he can't drive off the inbound. :P

TIMMY!

[Obstructed_View]

So when their careers are over, who will be remembered as better Kidd or Nash?

Since Stockton never won MVP I say Kidd >>>>>>>>>>>> Nash.

[Reck]

Like I said, Duncan is having to do everything out there.

[timvp]

Wow, Spurs way too small right now. Jackson and Leonard need to be in together when Spurs go to small ball.

[DatBoyGood]

wow

[timvp]

Now even smaller ....... Duncan, three SGs and a PG.

[Kidd K]

Spurs' defense is really faltering.

[ace3g]

SJAX!!!

[naico]

Green's first 3 was so off that he's hesitating on his shot way too much

[Fireball]

Knicks will miss at some point, but the Spurs will need to hit a 3 as well

[timvp]

Knicks playing great, tbh.

[Cry Havoc]

Knicks getting EVERY roll. FFS.

[DAF86]

Why the fuck are we doubling Melo so much?

[SA210]

Stop calling for Bonner. He sucks when it counts so we need to learn to win without him.

[BanditHiro]

double teaming anthony is killing us. live with him shooting 30 shots a game Pop.

[Reck]

Knicks are actually taking pity on the Spurs.

They have been passing on 3s every time down their floor.

[Sense]

Paying too much attention to Carmelo and he's kicking it off to the other guys, who are loving the opportunity. We gotta let Melo be Melo and expect him to miss.. rather than the Knicks.

[ace3g]

Spurs are sliding over too far on help defense, leaving shooters open for 3s

[hater]

leave Jax in for extended minutes. the only one with Balls in there :pctoss

[Floyd Pacquiao]

spurs need to stop with that double team bullsh!t leaving their shooters wide open

[Darius McCrary]

Who is the Knicks coach? And does he have a track record of being a good coach? Not used to seeing the Knicks so crisp.

[jestersmash]

Knicks are the #1 offensive team and the #1 defensive team in the league. Sure as hell ain't the D'Antoni Knicks.

That data is also based on a 5 game sample size where 2 wins were against a Philadelphia team that just lost to the 0-8 Pistons a couple of nights ago and 1 win was against the Orlando Magic.

[DAF86]

Seems like an instruction from Pop. If it is, I don't agree with it.

[bklynspursfan]

Guys have to rebound the dam ball. Crash the boards !!

[Paranoid Pop]

Pop's defensive scheme failed.

[ElNono]

this would've been a lot easier if you just give Melo his points... now we're scrambling like motherfuckers and still giving up 3s

[AusSpur]

Agree with the sentiment here, doubling Anthony is really helping the Knicks - wait to see if he's on tonight at least.

[TDfan2007]

Spurs have very poor double schemes for the most part. Either that or the execution sucks due to infrequency of implementation. They should play Melo straight up if Jax or Leonard are on him.

[ElNono]

nice rack

[Paranoid Pop]

That data is also based on a 5 game sample size where 2 wins were against a Philadelphia team that just lost to the 0-8 Pistons a couple of nights ago and 1 win was against the Orlando Magic.

And the other vs MIA and DAL, besides they're playing better than us right now.

[Fireball]

this would've been a lot easier if you just give Melo his points... now we're scrambling like motherfuckers and still giving up 3s

this ... will cost us less energy

[Kidd K]

They need to treat Melo less like Durant and more like Melo. Unlike Durant, Melo actually has good court vision. They're getting owned by his playmaking and breaking down the defense tbh.

[timvp]

I don't think the defense has been horrible. The Knicks passing and movement have been excellent.

[ace3g]

TP and1!!!

[Cry Havoc]

Tizzony Pizzarker!

[Obstructed_View]

Wow.

[Johnny RIngo]

What the hell happened to our three point shooting this year? We were best in the league last year and now hovering in the middle of the pack.

[Supreme_Being]

LOL "JR Smith commiting the first foul of his life!"

[Fireball]

good way to piss off JRSmith

[blackfire12]

i think we can still take this as long as we don't fall behind and just keep pace

[DesignatedT]

Pop is not one to scrap the gameplan in the first half. Just like you saw Kawhi down the stretch on Kobe late against the Lakers, you will prob see the Spurs change up the D in the 4th to keep them from getting comfortable.

[timvp]

Melo is so much more deadly as a PF rather than a SF.

[DPG21920]

Parker getting stuffed by Kidd :lol

Knicks are playing well and hitting some tough shots too - tough combo.

[Kidd K]

And the other vs MIA and DAL, besides they're playing better than us right now.

Yeah and those teams are 5-4 and 6-3. Don't exactly seem like super teams just yet.

Then the 76ers and Magic are big pushovers. That's why you can't trust team ratings for eastern conference teams. Their opponents are worse than the west so their stats will look a little better. Especially defensively.

[Obstructed_View]

Remember when Kidd and Rasheed were really old and the Spurs should dominate them?

[ace3g]

good drive by SJAX

[Cry Havoc]

Timmeh

[timvp]

Good to see Parker's aggression rise in the 2Q. Will need that in the second half.

[Kidd K]

Wow this is rare. A foul on the floor and we're actually shooting free throws because of it.

How often do you see us actually be in the bonus outside of the 4th quarter?

[TDMVPDPOY]

LOL FELTON came into camp overweight and ppl were questioning why the knicks signed this clown ahead of LIN....now we know why, dude is way fkn better then lin even if he was overweight

[DPG21920]

Hopefully we see more Jax in the 2nd half instead of Tiago. Just not his night.

[Fireball]

looks like a road game ... Spurs staying in the game to win it in the end

[DPG21920]

Simply amazing by TP :tu.

[timvp]

Shoot this TP.

[DPG21920]

Danny!!!!!!

[DesertSpur50]

Holy Shit Green!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

Tony Parker is eating the Knicks alive. Amazing how the Spurs have a couple of plays that go against them and suddenly they're "getting dominated by old guys". lol

[DPG21920]

TP's amazing finish and awareness set this all up and after all this Spurs lead going into half. Wow.

[timvp]

Or let Green shoot, tbh.







Knicks have to be pissed to play that well and yet somehow be down at the half :lol

[Kidd K]

Ladies and gentleman, allow me to introduce: Danny Green!

[Sense]

Great great turn of events.. TP turned it on..

[DAF86]

Clutchy Green.






















It's bad, I know.

[DAF86]

Clutchy Green.






















It's bad, I know.

[SA210]

Greeeen!!!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

DANNY GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN.

:lol Knicks

:lol Shooting lights out and being down 2 at halftime.

[Libri]

Green in the face of the Kid's corpse.

[Nathan89]

D.Green thought the game was ending, tbh. Clutch.

[blackfire12]

:wow danny green.... maaan

[Manu-20]

DANNY GREEN 33333333333333333

[Kidd K]

Now Pop just needs to do his job and make defensive adjustments for the 2nd half. We won't win if we play that shitty on D' again.

[DesignatedT]

Exciting game.

[DPG21920]

Danny "Hey Knicks, you played a great half and Ima let you finish, but I need get this lead real quick" Green

[BanditHiro]

that's why you don't double Melo. his Kobe offense has sparked our run

[Cry Havoc]

It shouldn't surprise me but Knicks fan on Reddit are already talking about how they're going to make a Finals run. :lol

[DatBoyGood]

damn green facialed him lol.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Parker looks pretty quick. Might just be Raymond Felton being slow, but he went right by Chandler too.

[siraulo23]

I wish we get this Duncan in the POs

[Chris]

Knicks have to feel deflated a bit. They shot lights out and are behind by 2 :lol

[ElNono]

Great pass by Manu... left him all alone, tbh

[Obstructed_View]

The Spurs got outplayed badly in almost every way and are still up by 2.

[howbouthemspurs]

AWESOME!

[capek]

Wow! That was a tough shot. Great second quarter push in general

[Reck]

Duncan+Parker+Manu+Jackson= Big ass difference in the game.

For how badly the Spurs played for one and a half quarters to Knicks playing their best and down 2? I'll take that.

We should go up bt 30 in the second half.

[timvp]

Danny "Hey Knicks, you played a great half and Ima let you finish, but I need get this lead real quick" Green

9.3/10

[ElNono]

And we did all this without Bonner! :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Danny "Hey Knicks, you played a great half and Ima let you finish, but I need get this lead real quick" Green

:clap

[DPG21920]

Sheed abusing Tiago right now, damn. I hope TP actually comes back in aggressive. Spurs need him scoring.

Big reason Spurs are leading. He needs to keep it up. As soon as he saw an old argie, TP went straight at him and got it going :lol

[SA210]

Danny "Hey Knicks, you played a great half and Ima let you finish, but I need get this lead real quick" Green

lol

[jesterbobman]

It's been a really exciting half of play. I like that the Spurs went at Melo so aggressively early, so he has to actually play defense rather than simply standing by his man. The Knicks have shot really well, but the % on three's isn't sustainable.

[Trainwreck2100]

Tp treating Manu's bro with no regard

[timvp]

Thank the basketball gods for Scrublo Prigioni, tbh.

[aal04]

Duncan +/- +13

SA up by 2

[Fireball]

need a little more TP (+9) and Timmy (+13) in the second half

[naico]

Camby would fit great in this game tbh

[Antidope]

Such a great way to close out a half

[BillMc]

I agree. More finals (3 to none, more championships 1, really all Nash has are those MVPs on Jason)

[jestersmash]

Danny "Hey Knicks, you played a great half and Ima let you finish, but I need get this lead real quick" Green

https://i1.endoftheinter.net/i/n/c7f55ae247095d2fc49b68546878cb3b/failure.gif

[turkish spurs fan]

duncan is duncan. we re lucky to have him.

[Trainwreck2100]

Camby would fit great in this game tbh

Sheed's bullshit the only reason Spurs up by 2

[BillMc]

Where's Neal? Is his finger that hurt?

[boutons_deux]

The Spurs got outplayed badly in almost every way and are still up by 2.

WTF?

spurs win on pts, rbs, ast, fta/m, fg%

[timvp]

Splitter and Diaw combined for 0 points and 1 rebound in 18 minutes. They need to get it in gear. Pretty soon, Pop might have to play Bonner -- and for once have a legit reason behind doing so.

[bklynspursfan]

Melo got fouled a few times and didn't get called... Let's hope he doesn't go off

[naico]

If all actual blocks were counted, TD would average at least 4 a game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fun game. Big 1st half by Tony and Timmy. Manu and Jax good of the bench. Stay on their shooters in the 2nd half

[jestersmash]

TP's looking quite a bit more spry than he has in previous games. I like the aggression he's shown in actually penetrating off screen and rolls so far.

[timvp]

https://i1.endoftheinter.net/i/n/c7f55ae247095d2fc49b68546878cb3b/failure.gif

:lol I like how he didn't give up hope that he was going to dunk that until the bitter end. Tbh, I wish Splitter had that same mentality.

[Splits]

Diaw and Splitter have been worthless, neither should see time in the 2nd half. Stay small with Jack and Whii manning the 4

[DesignatedT]

So Stoudemire is going to come back and fuck up this whole Knicks team.

[Fireball]

:lol I like how he didn't give up hope that he was going to dunk that until the bitter end. Tbh, I wish Splitter had that same mentality.

just laughing my ass off in a hotel room at 3:30am ...

[BillMc]

:lol I like how he didn't give up hope that he was going to dunk that until the bitter end. Tbh, I wish Splitter had that same mentality.

This. I'm close to giving up on Tiago. Dude will be 28 on New Year's Day. He's wasting his prime.

[HI-FI]

first time hearing Mike Breen and Walt Frazier together. pretty good crew, not annoying homers tbh

[bklynspursfan]

first time hearing Mike Breen and Walt Frazier together. pretty good crew, not annoying homers tbh

Yea they're pretty good, with all games.

[Libri]

https://i1.endoftheinter.net/i/n/c7f55ae247095d2fc49b68546878cb3b/failure.gif

Blair after his contract year?

[jestersmash]

:lol I like how he didn't give up hope that he was going to dunk that until the bitter end. Tbh, I wish Splitter had that same mentality.

:lol If Splitter had even half the heart and soul of this guy (both figuratively...and literally?) he'd be a good for 12/10 on the season.

[DAF86]

If we stay on the shooters in the second half we win by 15+

[Splits]

Blair after his contract year?

:lol

[Splits]

Blair after his contract year?

:lol

[BillMc]

I must admit I never seen Melo play such good team basketball. Looks like he's finally grown up.

[Johnny RIngo]

I must admit I never seen Melo play such good team basketball. Looks like he's finally grown up.

Smith too. Woodson's done good work in NY. Shows you how bad D'Antoni is, really.

[HI-FI]

Smith too. Woodson's done good work in NY. Shows you how bad D'Antoni is, really.
thank you Jim Buss
http://www.stickfreaks.com/images/yesss.gif

[BillMc]

Smith too. Woodson's done good work in NY. Shows you how bad D'Antoni is, really.

You're 100% right!

[Fireball]

Smith too. Woodson's done good work in NY. Shows you how bad D'Antoni is, really.

is anything indicating Smith actually playing better team basketball or is he just hitting his shots?

[howbouthemspurs]

Game of the season so far

[timvp]

Keep going, TP.

[Fireball]

Game of the season so far

it can only be game of the season if we come out on top in the end

[ace3g]

TP still feeling it

[Cry Havoc]

Tony is on.

[timvp]

Diaw starting second half.

[Obstructed_View]

is anything indicating Smith actually playing better team basketball or is he just hitting his shots?

I saw him pass the ball once. That's an improvement.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Diaw starting second half.

I think Blair's knee is bothering him.

[timvp]

Smart alignment = Kawhi on Melo, Diaw on Brewer

[naico]

GET THE REBOUND

[DPG21920]

Brewer. Ronnie.

[BanditHiro]

why does brewer always play soo well against us?

[timvp]

The Spurs had like 7 mismatches on that play.

[ace3g]

Kawhi!!

[TDfan2007]

Knicks hitting contested shots from everywhere.

[Cry Havoc]

Leonard!

[SA210]

Dammmit, we are trading baskets

[Obstructed_View]

First to get a stop wins.

[Cry Havoc]

Ball don't lie.

[timvp]

It'd be helpful if Diaw raised his effort level from 1.

[TE]

Knicks are on a roll, much of it has to do with this early season hot hand...

[BanditHiro]

lol fuck these refs.

[Obstructed_View]

Someone PM me an ink lay eez play?

[DPG21920]

Diaw, smh. Jax going to have to go the distance today it seems...

[timvp]

Diaw, WTF.

Diaw and Splitter on a mission to get Bonner back in the rotation.

[ace3g]

of course that happens after a FT lane violation

[TE]

C'mon get the damn rebound.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

how is melo boxing out boris for the rebound?

[Reck]

Diaw ruining the Spurs momentum.

[Obstructed_View]

That was turrible.

[TDfan2007]

it's been a VERY rough game for Diaw tonight.

[Libri]

is anything indicating Smith actually playing better team basketball or is he just hitting his shots?

Knicks' Smith has toned down partying this year (http://tracking.si.com/2012/11/16/jr-smith-party-knicks-new-york-nightlife/)
http://tracking.si.com/2012/11/16/jr-smith-party-knicks-new-york-nightlife/

[TE]

Boris should've gone up with that, but of course, that would be uncharacteristic of him.

[TDfan2007]

Diaw's effort tonight has been awful.

[Fireball]

now the Knicks are missing some shots and FTs and we can't grab a rebound:pctoss

[SA210]

We got lucky melo missed that

[DPG21920]

at least diaw went in hard for that

[timvp]

Tbh, Parker shouldn't have passed on that break either.

[Cry Havoc]

Duncan is playing at a level that is just unreal. Some of the best ball of his career.

[Obstructed_View]

I fail to believe that it's possible for Boris Diaw to go over the back of Tyson Chandler.

[DPG21920]

:lmao Melo

[DesertSpur50]

How was that a foul?

[TE]

C'mon that's bullshit.

[BanditHiro]

lol these refs

[Obstructed_View]

Shouldn't that have been on Melo for raising his elbows?

[SA210]

stupid call imo

[DPG21920]

Felton is playing very well. In between game, 3 ball, controlling the pace. Very solid.

[Reck]

Felton can barely walk due to his fatness. :lol

[Manu-20]

How was that a foul on green if anything it should of been on melo stupid call.

[timvp]

Diaw's slooooooooow rotations. Spurs already in the penalty. Knicks have their groove back.

This is going to be a tough win unless the Knicks go back into the ballhog mode they fell in at the end of the first half.

[DatBoyGood]

doesnt felton always play good vs the spurs??

[TDfan2007]

Why does Felton always kill us? Fuck there are a lot of Spur killers out there.

[ElNono]

Who's guarding Felton?

[TDfan2007]

Timmy's faceup banker has been off this year :/

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago and Diaw just horrible. Play Jax at 4

[Trainwreck2100]

5 fts in one play

[TDfan2007]

Pop not going small, but not taking advantage of size.

[Fireball]

Timmy's faceup banker has been off this year :/

no

[TE]

Spurs can't get a break

[Manu-20]

Wow wtf refs thats bs.

[timvp]

Felton isn't that fat anymore, tbh.

[timvp]

This is the lineup I want to see.

[ace3g]

dang we needed that from SJAX

[Fireball]

that was a foul

[Obstructed_View]

You GOTTA hit that, Jack.

[TDfan2007]

TERRIBLE 3 point shooting tonight.

[Obstructed_View]

that was a foul

No it wasn't. Jersey was the wrong color.

[ace3g]

Manu!!

[DesertSpur50]

Manuuuu!!!!

[BatManu20]

Manuuu

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

We've got 2 points and 2 rebounds from our bigs outside of duncan

[timvp]

Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack.

[ace3g]

knew that was going in from SjAX!!

[TE]

Jax with the goods lol

[DesertSpur50]

Action Jackson!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

God damn I love Buckets.

[BatManu20]

JAXXX!!!

[Floyd Pacquiao]

jack dropping 3 bombs on niggas!!!!!!!!!!

[Reck]

Wow this game is just retarded. :lmao

[Libri]

Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!! :downspin:

[SA210]

Stephen muthafuckin Jackson!!

[Obstructed_View]

I love that motherfucker.

[ElNono]

Jack is THAT nigga!

[ace3g]

ball took a nice bounce off his foot to stay in bounds there

[naico]

GOD DAMN JAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Manu-20]

Jackson Saying FUCK YO TEAM CLOWN

[capek]

My dream threesome: Me, Jack, and Pressure!

[timvp]

:lol @ the small kick he added in for extra difficulty.

[Obstructed_View]

I could swear the ball bounced off something out of bounds to kick back to him. :lol What a play.

[Fireball]

as only Jack can do ...

[SA210]

:lmao that was an "I just dont give a fuccccccccckk" 3 ball from Jackson lol

[TIMMYD!]

Jax don't give a fuck

[timvp]

2-year, $10m to Jack in the offseason.

:prayingdog

[DesertSpur50]

Jack just being that guy right now!!!