Game Thread: Spurs vs. Nuggets - Nov. 17, 2012 @ 7:30 PM CST

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Stephen Jackson says he is starting at SF tonight in place of injured Kawhi Leonard.

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)
Gary Neal (cut finger) is out for tonight's game, per team spokesman.

[bklynspursfan]

What does Neal do last year ( I think ) he cut his head and had it bandaged up this year a cut finger? lol

[ace3g]

You don't shoot with your head though...

[Spurs Brazil]

So we'll see some Nando today

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121117_jackson_shoot

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/121117_ginobili_shoot

[LittleCriminal]

Would be sweet if the Spurs called up Wesley Witherspoon..

[timvp]

C Duncan
PF Blair
SF Jackson
SG Green
PG Parker

C Splitter
PF Diaw
SF Ginobili
SG De Colo
PG Mills



Yep, it looks like De Colo will be part of the regular rotation. That should be fun to watch.

[playblair]

why are the spurs wasting cj in the d league .... cj should be the back up pg he can play lock down defense as well as run the plays he does not chuck ... patty should be back up sg

[bklynspursfan]

You don't shoot with your head though...

lol I know just makes me wonder what he does on his spare time

[silverblk mystix]

why are the spurs wasting cj in the d league .... cj should be the back up pg he can play lock down defense as well as run the plays he does not chuck ... patty should be back up sg



CJ is horrible. Is not even close to being an NBA player. I would take him over Bonner though.

[Manu-20]

Cant wait to see Decolo and see what he brings to the table today.

[playblair]

CJ is horrible. Is not even close to being an NBA player. I would take him over Bonner though.


avery bradley was horrible his first couple years in the league ... now he is an elite defender ... to put that in perspective cj was an even better defender than bradley in college ...

[silverblk mystix]

avery bradley was horrible his first couple years in the league ... now he is an elite defender ... to put that in perspective cj was an even better defender than bradley in college ...


that is news to me, hope cj improves that much.

[heyheymymy]

They should just roll out a lineup including parker, diaw, and de colo and let them run some french national team plays.

[freetiago]

CJ doesnt have bradleys length or athleticism
CJ ceiling is backup point guard or a good piece for us to tank with

[emanueldavidginobili]

Manu has a solid game tonight, book it

[TD 21]

C Duncan
PF Blair
SF Jackson
SG Green
PG Parker

C Splitter
PF Diaw
SF Ginobili
SG De Colo
PG Mills



Yep, it looks like De Colo will be part of the regular rotation. That should be fun to watch.

I suspect he will be too (at least in the 1st half), but they don't have to play ten. They could just go with primarily a three wing rotation and play Parker spot minutes at SG when the Nuggets play Lawson-Miller together.

[99 Problems]

CJ is horrible. Is not even close to being an NBA player. I would take him over Bonner though.


CJ showed some very nice improvement in recent months. Perhaps still 6 mths away, which by then will be end for another year. Just one of those kids for was 18 mths away from being ready at draft time. He has good pg attributes and looks like he may be above average in defence.

[Brazil]

Manu has a solid game tonight, book it

:tu agreed

[Libri]

C Duncan
PF Blair
SF Jackson
SG Green
PG Parker

C Splitter
PF Diaw
SF Ginobili
SG De Colo
PG Mills



Yep, it looks like De Colo will be part of the regular rotation. That should be fun to watch.

Is this a confirmed lineup?

Hopefully Blair brings energy and toughness against Faried.

[Spurs Brazil]

danmccarneysaen Pop on Ginobili's back: "It’s going in the right direction. It’s better every day. He’s getting a lot closer.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Spurs wearing silver alternates again tonight, unofficially their weekend home game jersey.

[timvp]

This should be another exciting game. Need a solid bounce back win after the Knicks collapse.

L'go.

[Captivus]

I saw many Denver games, and this Faried guy is a machine, i dont know who can keep up with him if he is playing at 100%.

[timvp]

Great pass Blair.

[Libri]

nice start by Blair, pass-wise

[Libri]

Tony could get tired chasing around Lawson.

[ace3g]

why does Parker always feel like he has to attack the basket after he gets scored on...

[timvp]

Blair in bowling ball mode.

[TheSkeptic]

Strong start for Blair.

[timvp]

:lol Patty with the towel wave for the made free throw.

[Splits]

Blair starting off manimalish

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair very active

[spurraider21]

We all know this is what Blair is capable of. Sure he's undersized, but if he plays strong and aggressive he can find himself in the starting role again. I'd love to see a Splitter-Diaw combination off the bench for the long run. Would make Splitter look much better. Plus it would make Bon Bon keep his Bon Bon on the bench

[spurraider21]

JAX

[timvp]

Pretty rotation by Jack. Haven't seen that much this year.

[Libri]

good to see that Blair is taking it to Faried

[DesertSpur50]

Nice to see Blair and Tiago improving their shots!

[Splits]

This Doofus guy is almost as soft as Splitter

[timvp]

Blair six free throws in the first 9 games.

Tonight, six free throws in the first four and a half minutes :lol

[TheSkeptic]

We all know this is what Blair is capable of. Sure he's undersized, but if he plays strong and aggressive he can find himself in the starting role again. I'd love to see a Splitter-Diaw combination off the bench for the long run. Would make Splitter look much better. Plus it would make Bon Bon keep his Bon Bon on the bench

I'd rather trade them both, but if the FO doesn't make a move I think that this would be the best way to manage it rotation-wise. Personally, I really don't like Blair as a starter overall so I'd prefer seeing Diaw out there.

He's playing well now though.

[Bill_Brasky]

:tu Blair is so much more valuable if he's getting to the line and actually MAKING them.

[Libri]

Faried seems like the type of player that gets into foul trouble easily.

[timvp]

Jack a little sloppy with starting unit so far.

Manu in a couple minutes earlier than has become typical this season.

[spurraider21]

Nice play by Manu, and smart of Blair not to let go of the ball until he was right at the glass

[timvp]

Am I misremembering or did Blair dominate Faried in a game last season?

[ace3g]

Parker keeps looking at his left wrist

[bklynspursfan]

Solid start. Offense still seems to be a struggle but I'll take it if were getting stops

[Spurs Brazil]

Very good start by Blair

[spurraider21]

Am I misremembering or did Blair dominate Faried in a game last season?
December 23 Blair put up 28 points and 14 rebounds on 12-21 shooting. Also 3 assists 2 steals 1 block without a turnover. and a perfect 4-4 from the line.

[c whata11]

Parker keeps looking at his left wrist

i thought he was just adjusting his shorts a couple times

[spurraider21]

Somehow, some way, Kawhi looks even more stoic than usual

[Spurs Brazil]

Parker keeps looking at his left wrist

yep, hope is nothing

[AussieFanKurt]

Sloppy start but I'll take it

[bklynspursfan]

Am I misremembering or did Blair dominate Faried in a game last season?

I thought he held his own but don't remember if he dominated. I remember Faried having his way with us some game

Edit: ha I guess he did have a strong game

[timvp]

December 23 Blair put up 28 points and 14 rebounds on 12-21 shooting. Also 3 assists 2 steals 1 block without a turnover. and a perfect 4-4 from the line.

:tu Must be what I'm remembering. Thanks.

[Paranoid Pop]

Denver doesn't look very dangerous tbh, should be ahead by more if we took better care of the ball.

[DesertSpur50]

Kawhi looking sharp in that suite. Looks pissed though.

[Manu-20]

If blair could play this way ever game he could be useful to the spurs or at least raise his trade vaule with smart passing, and just rebouding and playing his role and accepting it in genral.

[superjames1992]

Parker playing hero ball again. SMGDH!!!

[Nathan89]

Kawhi looked like he was attending a funeral.

[timvp]

Blair is doing pretty damn well.







............Pop takes him out.

[spurraider21]

Blair is doing pretty damn well.




............Pop takes him out.

mad scientist mode: engaged

[milkyway21]

Blair is making his presence felt today...

[spurraider21]

Blair playing really damn well. espn box score junkies will point and say he is 1-4 and struggling

[Libri]

Neal not playing this game might not be bad. Miller was huge in his last game off the bench. Miller could probably get a career high against Neal. lol

[timvp]

Diaw looks awake tonight.

Good news.

[Libri]

assuming Neal plays point

[spurraider21]

I love when Tim runs the point on the break.

[milkyway21]

Diaw can really be a good player..just tentative sometimes..

[timvp]

It looks like Pop is going to use a nine-man rotation tonight. No De Colo.

[Splits]

Defense looks solid so far.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with another great start

[AussieFanKurt]

centres running the break :lol

[spurraider21]

Tim already credited with 2 blocks and a steal. Defensive renaissance tbh

[HI-FI]

Coyote getting all in that latina muff. good for ya brah

[timvp]

:lol Nuggets doubling Diaw.

[milkyway21]

Duncan might be one of the best defenders in this league who will retire without a DPY.. :cry

[superjames1992]

MANU IS BACK. BABY.

[Splits]

Coyote getting all in that latina muff. good for ya brah

:nope

Rob just got married like 3 weeks ago.

[DesertSpur50]

Fuckin' Green!!!

[spurraider21]

Boris with a great pass to TP on the break. leads to 2 Manu free throws

[milkyway21]

green! :wow

[Spurs Brazil]

great ball movement so far

very active defense too

[Libri]

There is no way the Spurs should lose this game. Who on the Nuggets can suddenly take over a game?

[timvp]

Splitter's patented airball layup.

[spurraider21]

Tiago still finishing with his palms up

[Paranoid Pop]

The Nuggets suck tbh.

[spurraider21]

Splitter's patented airball layup.
sadly, it was off a great manu feed =/

[Spurs Brazil]

very solid 1st quarter

[bbarry]

has manu ever made a 1/2 or 3/4 court shot?

i can't remember any in the last few years.

[timvp]

Spurs force 9 turnovers and give up only 1 offensive rebound. That's the recipe for an 18-point lead, tbh.

[milkyway21]

1QTr Diaw 3 assts :tu

[DesertSpur50]

Nuggets playing pretty sloppy, tbh. Complete 180 from last year.

[TDfan2007]

Manu looks solid so far. 1st quarter was just about as good as it gets.

[Captivus]

hope we get a big lead to see Nando playing 10-15 minutes.

[TDfan2007]

Spurs are playing solid D, but the Nuggets don't look engaged tonight. Looks so far like we caught them on a bad night

[timvp]

has manu ever made a 1/2 or 3/4 court shot?

i can't remember any in the last few years.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVjoJD15Xdw

[superjames1992]

STFU, Manu haters.

[Libri]

Lets not forget that Manu has a history of big games against the Nuggets.

[HI-FI]

is Kawhi even at the game? any updates on his status?

[spurraider21]

So this is what Clippers fans felt like during the Clippers-Spurs game...

[DesertSpur50]

Green has been an excellent pickpocket the past few games

[timvp]

Manure is stanky tonight, tbh.

[bklynspursfan]

Manu!

[DesertSpur50]

Manu getting back into form!

[TDfan2007]

Green is playing himself a fantastic game tonight.

[milkyway21]

Manu is BACK, people...:flag:

[Spurs Brazil]

#20 is back!!

[Libri]

At this rate, Nando should be able to get some solid playing time.

[TDfan2007]

Manu!!!! Man I missed this.

[TDfan2007]

De Colo sighting!

[timvp]

Fernando De Coco Colo in. Let's see how long it takes him to make a great pass.

[rayjayjohnson]

MANU BETTER GET FINED FOR THAT SHIT

[Libri]

Jax should have taken that shot

[milkyway21]

21-41 Spurs

still those 6 TOs ..............this early, not good..

[Uriel]

De Colo is the new Diaw.

[Trainwreck2100]

has decolo made a shot this year?

[bbarry]

that's the epitome of how spurs give up leads. jax was WIDE OPEN, decided to two-dribble in and pass it off, but TO'd it.

[DesertSpur50]

Nervous about this lineup. Too many pass first players except Patty.

[bbarry]

has decolo made a shot this year?

a 3pt shot a couple games ago, that's it.

[Spurs Brazil]

too many passes. Nando has to shot

[Captivus]

nando didnt want miss 2 times in 1 minute...need more confidence from Pop

[TDfan2007]

De Colo or Jack should've taken that. I guess I'll take overpassing leading to a turnover, but De Colo clearly has no confidence in his shot.

[Libri]

Nervous about this lineup. Too many pass first players except Patty.

In other words, Tony should come back in. lol

[DesertSpur50]

Was George Karl any good as a Spur? Way before my time.

[timvp]

Damn. This no Big 3 lineup was an epic fail.

[TDfan2007]

:lol of course Brewer hits that.

[spurraider21]

Nice pass by Nando... jax couldn't hit

[DesertSpur50]

Good transition D and Jak for the put back!

[timvp]

Mills with some horrible shots.

[DesertSpur50]

Patty with no offensive flow

[Libri]

Tim with a dumb pass :/

[Uriel]

Could that portend further adjustments in the rotation?

[Paranoid Pop]

The Nuggets are not very good and we still managed to play worse than them.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mills not taking advantage of his playing time

Put TP, Manu and Danny and finish the half strong

[TDfan2007]

Fared is on Timmy. He needs the ball. Horrible pass by Timmy though.

[timvp]

Magic Blair.

[DesertSpur50]

Nice pass by Blair!

[milkyway21]

Manu back in

[DesertSpur50]

TIMMY!!!

[milkyway21]

:wow looks like the Spurs might score 60+ half-time tonight

[timvp]

Fine Faried.

[spurraider21]

If Kobe throws that elbow its a foul on Faried's chin tbh

[bklynspursfan]

Faried like a bosh

[DesertSpur50]

I doubt a small graze to the face would make a grown man fall ass backwards.

[TDfan2007]

Damn nice move Timmy. Gotta finish though.

[Captivus]

can the refs call a foul if he doesnt gets hit? or they have to wait till someone gets injured?
if i start shooting a gun in the street im getting arrested even before killing someone.

[spurraider21]

can the refs call a foul if he doesnt gets hit? or they have to wait till someone gets injured?
if i start shooting a gun in the street im getting arrested even before killing someone.
Terrible comparison. By that logic, every time a player swipes the air it should be called a foul

[NickiRasgo]

F*ck refs.

[spurraider21]

Bad sequence, but crashing the boards nets us two free throws. me gusta

[TDfan2007]

Spurs foul too much nowadays...

[TDfan2007]

Jack is making some excellent passes tonight.

[Libri]

Love how Jack can easily drive to the basket. Something the player that was traded for him couldn't do.

[timvp]

Parker never misses that, tbh.

[HI-FI]

TP still got the flu?:cry

[spurraider21]

Manu being Manu

[NickiRasgo]

Manu!

[timvp]

It's amazing how quickly Manu can get in and out of rhythm.

[milkyway21]

Manu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:downspin:

[Paranoid Pop]

Too many fouls and TOs overall.

[spurraider21]

TIMMY

[DesertSpur50]

TIMMY 3333333!!!!

[bklynspursfan]

Timmy!!

[Libri]

Sean: "Pop going Gangnam style." lol

[timvp]

:wow looks like the Spurs might score 60+ half-time tonight

Good call :tu

[milkyway21]

what a ............................. :flag:

[Kidd K]

Tim Duncan showing off the range!

[loveforthegame]

What a nice way to cap off that half with a Duncan 3. :tu

[timvp]

Sean: "Pop going Gangnam style." lol

:lol That was good.






Amazing how the Spurs didn't play that well yet are up 20. I'll take it, tbh.

[milkyway21]

whooooooooooaaaaa! Duncan...who's old now huh!

[capek]

Timmy! love this team :king

[99 Problems]

Patty need just take care of the rock (which he doin) That wot Pop wants. Shootings fine but don't force it, no need on this team.

[CitizenDwayne]

Tim...wow...

[Spurs Brazil]

good 1st half. Nice too see Manu back

Tim Duncan is GREAT

[ducks]

damm what pass by tp

[NickiRasgo]

Duncan with a 3? :o

[milkyway21]

Duncan that was priceless... thanks God I tuned IN today :)

[TDfan2007]

Tbh I'm surprised Tony made that pass. Didn't hesitate at all to fire it to Timmy there for 3.

[jestersmash]

Missed the first half. Looks like Manu has made yet another positive stride in the right direction (judging by the box score).

[Capt Bringdown]

Rarer than hen's teeth - a TD 3!

[Kori Ellis]

Manu's just telling SpursTalk to STFU.

[BillMc]

How come Green played so little in the second quarter? He was on fire.

[jmard5]

... and the way how Tim Duncan walked into the dugout? Emotionless.

[ElNono]

Manu needs to help Tony bring the ball up court, tbh... no more giving it to Ty Lawson, please, kthx

[Captivus]

Terrible comparison. By that logic, every time a player swipes the air it should be called a foul

My point is that Blair's arm movement is a foul even if he doesnt hit him.
Otherwise players have to flop to get a foul. Because if Faried instead of putting his head back, moves it towards Blair he will break his nose and thats a foul.
So thats what i meant. The extreme shooting comparison its just to make my point, or at least something i always think about. Maybe theres no perfect answer, i dont think the NBA has solved that yet.

[milkyway21]

everytime Timmy made a 3 it was almost a thriller or something...MY BEST MEMORY OF A DUNCAN 3 WAS that dagger-in-the heart AGAINST THE SUNS & THE LAKERS...all playoff games

[Splits]

... and the way how Tim Duncan walked into the dugout? Emotionless.

Class.

[Splits]

... and the way how Tim Duncan walked into the dugout? Emotionless.

Class.

[TDfan2007]

Great 1st half from Manu.

Timmy w/ 12 and 4 without even breaking a sweat out there. He's running at about 70% offensively.

[timvp]

-TD still dominating fools per par.
-It feels like TP has more than three assists.
-Manu back to being Manu. Just flipped the switch.
-Jack the definition of solid.
-Blair surprisingly very good first half.
-Green ballin' on both ends.
-Diaw is awake.
-Splitter D ok, O ... no comment
-Meh @ Mills
-De Colo needs to erase that tape.
-Bonner did exactly what I want him to do.

[bklynspursfan]

Man I can't wait to play the clips Monday

[Spurs4#5]

At the game...watches many warm up his shot has been on point...hr threw up a shot backwards from 3 and drilled it

[Juggity]

At the game...watches many warm up his shot has been on point...hr threw up a shot backwards from 3 and drilled it

da fuq

[Darius Bieber]

da fuq

English translation:
Before the game, I saw Manu shoot a three pointer with his back to the basket, and it went inside the hoop.

[playblair]

this game proves blair deserves to start in playoffs... also mills is a shoot first pg ... cj should get the call up he can be a back up that moves the ball & runs plays ala tj ford , jaque vaughn

[milkyway21]

Manu's just telling SpursTalk to STFU.

right!
but only the doubters & the haters Kori :D

nobody can't just predict what Manu can do in EVERY game..I bet Manu cannot predict what he will do next either :lmao

[timvp]

da fuq

"I am currently attending the contest betwixt the San Antonio Spurs and the visiting Denver Nuggets. As I watch Manu warm-up by shooting the basketball, I've noticed his accuracy has been extremely impressive. During the course of his warm-ups, he proceeded to toss the basketball behind his head without his eyes affixed on the rim. The results were positive as the basketball fell within the orange cylinder."

[Spurs Brazil]

"I am currently attending the contest betwixt the San Antonio Spurs and the visiting Denver Nuggets. As I watch Manu warm-up by shooting the basketball, I've noticed his accuracy has been extremely impressive. During the course of his warm-ups, he proceeded to toss the basketball behind his head without his eyes affixed on the rim. The results were positive as the basketball fell within the orange cylinder."

:lmao

[milkyway21]

so he's ready huh

[Juggity]

"I am currently attending the contest betwixt the San Antonio Spurs and the visiting Denver Nuggets. As I watch Manu warm-up by shooting the basketball, I've noticed his accuracy has been extremely impressive. During the course of his warm-ups, he proceeded to toss the basketball behind his head without his eyes affixed on the rim. The results were positive as the basketball fell within the orange cylinder."

:lol

[spurraider21]

dam. can't watch the 2nd half. as long as we can avoid what happened against the knicks, i'll return for the post game comments in a good mood

[HI-FI]

Blair showing once again ACLs are overrated

[DesertSpur50]

FUK YEAH!!!

[ElNono]

lol nuggets

[Juggity]

Blairrrr

Excellent ball movement to start this quarter. 2011-12 esque

[playblair]

this performance puts to rest the blair hate .... diaw should never see the starting line up again

[timvp]

Jackson and Blair are two of the most underrated passers in the league, tbvh.

[TDfan2007]

Lol "allegedly playing defense."

[timvp]

How many goaltends by the Nuggets?

[Splits]

I wonder if Bonn will see the floor if we get up 40 or if he's that deep in Pops shithouse

[DesertSpur50]

Blair with the man's rebound!

[timvp]

Blair owns Faried for some reason.

[milkyway21]

you might not watch it but pls vote our players to the All-Star games esp Duncan, Manu & TP

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

I hope the Spurs make it 40+ . it's time for GK to go.

Useless team the Nuggs are.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blair with a very good game

[Juggity]

TP

[TDMVPDPOY]

up +30, why not shut down the system and play the rookies???

stat padding to increase the law of avgs of the shitty last game?

[spurs1990]

Ya'll dont think the New York game pissed the Spurs off?

[milkyway21]

SJax's stats tonight 9pts-8rbs-2assts:tu

[HI-FI]

shit TP Is in ballhog playoff mode

[DesertSpur50]

Danny flying high!

[TDMVPDPOY]

george gervin beastin out there

[Libri]

Green's defense :tu

[milkyway21]

'week-end trip to Houston' in Feb showtime.... :lmao

[DesertSpur50]

Tony meant to do that

[Juggity]

That was a pretty hustle play by TP

[lakerhaterade]

I wonder if that fair-weather faggot Shadowflames is tuning into this game.

[ElNono]

Kony Bryarker sighting...

[timvp]

Splitter with Lawson on him and passes :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss

[HI-FI]

that was awesome from Green

[Juggity]

Holy shit, DG ballin

[Manu-20]

If blair played like this every game he could pay off for the spurs against teams like OKC and Miami when they go small.

[TDfan2007]

Spurs showing great effort tonight. Amazing what happens when a team plays with execution AND effort.

[DatBoyGood]

:lol

[Chris]

Danny Green schoolin fools

[ElNono]

I'm convinced Pop is showcasing Tiago and Blair... Bonner will start playing after the ASG... you heard it here first...

[TDfan2007]

Kony Bryarker sighting...

Trying too hard, tbh...

[milkyway21]

57 Nuggets-82 Spurs :yield already

[ElNono]

Tiago is garbage

[HI-FI]

Kony Bryarker sighting...

lol
Nono with the borderline hilarious, borderline retarded take

[TDfan2007]

Galinari has been very impressive today.

[ElNono]

thats a foul on Manu

[Reck]

I wonder if that fair-weather faggot Shadowflames (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14412) is tuning into this game.

Thanks for the call up grand faggio. No I'm not

[TDfan2007]

:lol Patty has absolutely no court vision.

[timvp]

Let's see if De Colo can be better this season.

[Juggity]

Diawww

[timvp]

^this stint.

[DesertSpur50]

Boris and Timmy with 3's

[LkrFan]

OT: Manu looks like Pablo Garza

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/707883/pablogarza_medium.png

:lol