Game Thread: Substantial Sanctions @ Heat - Nov. 29, 2012 @ 7 PM CST

[ElNono]

Pop got enough of Ray Allen's layup parade

[Captivus]

Kmon!! Allen can do that!! thats too soft!! kmon! stop him, hes old!!

[LakerHater]

lHa_Mb6cCjA

[Darius Bieber]

Offensive foul?
"forthcoming sanctions"

[lakerhaterade]

Offensive foul? Lol okay

[SpurSwag]

legitimately think this decision to rest the big 3 is gonna cost us playoff games down the road

[Bill_Brasky]

JA looking like an NBA player.

[Chinook]

This game looks like it's going to be streaky. I think the Spurs can win it if it stays like this. They have a lot of streaky shooters, and if they can stay hot for enough of this game, they really can shoot the Heat out of the arena.

[maverick1948]

Actually it will help in the playoffs. These young'ems see they can play with the Heat.

[Boomersgold]

Listening to Chuck commentate is pretty entertaining!

[Captivus]

HAHA!! did you listen to Wade interview!! hes a prophet!!

[Boomersgold]

Why is Diaw dribbling the ball?

[Libri]

What a weak attempt by Splitter. :/

[Nathan89]

Chuck needs to do this more often because he doesn't hold his tongue on the refs. He see something and he blurt out "travel". I like it.

[DPG21920]

Mills 3 pointers aren't even close today. Wayyyyy off.

[stxspurs]

no goggles

[ace3g]

there you go Splitter

[DPG21920]

Diaw De Colo?

[Mugen]

i hate Reggie.

Chuck in a qtr and a half has already been better than 4 years of Reggie.

[spurraider21]

Could tonight be the 2012-2013 version of our OT loss to Dallas last year?

[Paranoid Pop]

Boris being himself.

[Boomersgold]

WTF was Boris doing?

[spurraider21]

Boris being Boris

Haters gonna hate

[DPG21920]

Patty needs to get something going. He's really killing the Spurs right now.

[SpurSwag]

i really don't understand though, why can't a coach sit whatever players he wants? Sitting De Colo, Bonner, and Joseph shouldn't be any different than sitting Manu, Duncan, and Parker. It's actually pretty ridiculous and disrespectful to the players that get benched regularly tbh that just because higher profile players are getting benched means tehre should be some sort of punishment.

[Boomersgold]

Boris being Boris

Haters gonna hate

Yep. When someone passes on a wide open shot, haters and non-haters are gonna 'hate'.

[Paranoid Pop]

But tbh we're overpassing, Patty and Neal need to chuck as long as we limit TOs.

[jimbo]

i really don't understand though, why can't a coach sit whatever players he wants? Sitting De Colo, Bonner, and Joseph shouldn't be any different than sitting Manu, Duncan, and Parker. It's actually pretty ridiculous and disrespectful to the players that get benched regularly tbh that just because higher profile players are getting benched means tehre should be some sort of punishment.

Because the NBA wants to make money, you make less money with stars sitting.

[ElNono]

tbh, this game reminds me of that 2003 Spurs game vs the Lakeshow, where Tim, David and Tony all rested and Manu beasted...

y8zhDrzorXs

This is when we knew Manu was special, tbh

[spurraider21]

But tbh we're overpassing, Patty and Neal need to chuck as long as we limit TOs.
Preferably Neal, but yeah we can't afford to have a slow pace against these guys

[ace3g]

Neal with it

[Cry Havoc]

Neal boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Boomersgold]

Btw Chuck, Patty's hogging the ball? (2 from 6)

Cory Joseph 1 from 5
Noris Cole 2 from 5
Ray Allen 2 from 5

[maverick1948]

Why can Mario C get away with off arm and Bosh charge and not get called?

[TDMVPDPOY]

if these refs contnue not callin them offensive fouls, expect more trolling from pops

[Boomersgold]

LOL. At De Colo

[loveforthegame]

Like the way guys are competing. :tu

[Boomersgold]

Splitter's dominating down low.

[DPG21920]

Spurs getting a rough whistle.

[TDMVPDPOY]

de colo...worst then a dleague player

[lakerhaterade]

Bad call.

[ElNono]

looks like the refs got The Phonecall

[Boomersgold]

Splitter's dominating down low.

AAAnd Pop takes him out....

[ace3g]

other than losing Wade on the alley, he has done a decent job guarding him

[maverick1948]

3 straight calls against the Spurs? Damn Stern is getting into the game.

[PingPong]

De Colo is awful.

[Uriel]

Turd towers.

[ace3g]

come on Blair, can't make passes like those

[lakerhaterade]

Good god Blair

[Uriel]

Pop looks more sullen than usual; wouldn't be surprised if he were thinking about those "substantial sanctions."

[DapDaGenius]

Who was that, that just passed to the heat?

[DPG21920]

At least De Colo looked to shoot there.

[DapDaGenius]

Pop looks more sullen than usual; wouldn't be surprised if he were thinking about those "substantial sanctions."

He probably is. He is probably really really upset about that.

[TDMVPDPOY]

de colo gtfo back to france

[spurraider21]

I know we can't nitpick in this game, but Nando should literally never pull up for 3 around a screen

[Boomersgold]

de colo gtfo back to france

I'm pretty sure France doesn't want him.

[PingPong]

Miami will play in the third and open 20 pts or even more.

[Paranoid Pop]

Nando looks like a bonafide scrub out there.

[DPG21920]

Hey, all things considered Spurs in a good spot. Hopefully they don't go ice cold to end the quarter because they will be in good shape at half time.

[boutons_deux]

what's been de Colo been doing for all these years that he can't shoot for shit?

[LakerHater]

Coach Pop: "Don't stop aggressiveness. If you've got shots, let them fly"

[lakerhaterade]

Lebron took 4 steps on that catch/layup

[DapDaGenius]

I know we can't nitpick in this game, but Nando should literally never pull up for 3 around a screen

He shouldn't shoot 3's at all.

[spurraider21]

So for the past half a decade Stern had no problems with Pop resting players... but once they go up against his prize dog Miami heat on TV, all of a sudden its inexcusable :lol

[LakerHater]

Lebron took 4 steps on that catch/layup

He usually does!

[spurraider21]

what's been de Colo been doing for all these years that he can't shoot for shit?
creating passing tbh

[DapDaGenius]

Lebron took 4 steps on that catch/layup

I believe you(even tho you maybe joking). I have a feeling they are letting the Heat get away with a good amount of stuff, for this game.

I could be wrong, tho.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

bonner is aiming for a 20/20 game

[Admidave50]

Our DLeague team is not doing too bad! Go Spurs Go

[HI-FI]

Bonner >> Blair (not saying much I know)

[Boomersgold]

So for the past half a decade Stern had no problems with Pop resting players... but once they go up against his prize dog Miami heat on TV, all of a sudden its inexcusable :lol

If Stern does something, I say we all sign a petition to attempt to overturn his 'sanctions'.

[crc21209]

I think I've seen enough of De Colo shooting. He sucks! So much for working with Chip...

[maverick1948]

I agree that the Heat are suddenly getting away with a lot more than usual. Of course they get all the calls in every game. We had 2 fouls in the 1st quarter and 3 on 3 straight plays in the 2nd.

[Boomersgold]

I think I've seen enough of De Colo shooting. He sucks! So much for working with Chip...

Shooting? I thought he was passing it to someone in the post. That's how bad his shots look.

[DPG21920]

Turnovers (and talent) will do the Spurs in.

[Josepatches_]

De Colo is not ready to play for the Toros.

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao

Ray

Douchebag

Allen

[Cry Havoc]

Gary Neal is going to demand a MAX contract soon. :lol

[crc21209]

WTF? The guys on the telecast just said that Pop told them before the game that Kawhi's out another week? Is this true?

[DPG21920]

What the fuck is that call?

[ace3g]

wow, really, they don't like Neal tonight

[Bill_Brasky]

:lmao Chuck

[Cry Havoc]

Heat still needing the refs help to win this game. :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Boomersgold]

Does Gary Neal play better at the SG spot or should he return to the backup PG position?

[lakerhaterade]

Lol officiating

[crc21209]

Those 2 offensive fouls on Neal were complete BS. Especially with all the pushing off LeBron and Wade do...

[ElNono]

blair is literally dead weight

[Josepatches_]

Blair is useless

[Fermixalot]

I wish Charles Barkley could call every game. He makes an already funny situation even more hilarious while speaking the absolute truth.

[ace3g]

this sucks, Neal is frustrated and he really could be a difference maker tonight

[Boomersgold]

Blair, wtf, man.

[HI-FI]

Barkley is comedy gold

[spurraider21]

Those 2 offensive fouls on Neal were complete BS. Especially with all the pushing off LeBron and Wade do...
substantial sanctions tbh

[Duncan2177]

Blair is a idiot.

[DPG21920]

A lot of turnovers, really questionable whistle only down 3? Take it.

[Boomersgold]

De Colo....

[Floyd Pacquiao]

lol only down 3

[spurraider21]

All in all a MUCH better half than we actually anticipated. but i wish nando was contributing to it... it seems we're in the game despite him

[Paranoid Pop]

Blair and Nando are barely good enough to play with the other scrubs tbh.

[Supreme_Being]

LOL I just noticed Toros @ Heat. lololol

[crc21209]

God Blair sucks. That BS pump fake that De Colo did before passing to Neal was garbage also...

[SAtown]

gary neal raping the spurs tonight

[TheSkeptic]

I really don't want Blair anywhere near the playoff rotation...

[Paranoid Pop]

The heat didn't even try and destroyed us this quarter, nuclear Lebron and blowout incoming tbh.

[Boomersgold]

C'mon Blair. You're a starter for pete's sake. Start playing like one!

[DMC]

I'm happy with it. 2nd half is beside the point that was already made to the league.

[Uriel]

WTF? The guys on the telecast just said that Pop told them before the game that Kawhi's out another week? Is this true?
No. He'll play against Memphis.

[Paranoid Pop]

C'mon Blair. You're a starter for pete's sake. Start playing like one!

He just being showcased and everyone in the league knows it.

[CitizenDwayne]

Heat should feel like shit.

And Reggie's whole "The Heat aren't playing well because they were expecting the big 3" argument is absurd.

Spurs are not playing their 6 best players. That should more than balance out any lack of effort for the Heat

[DapDaGenius]

Man the Toros is doing pretty decent, considering they are a D-league team.

[TheSkeptic]

Diaw needs to shoot more in the second half I think.

[DMC]

It's funny when the Spurs bench actually competes and the board starts nit picking them as if they have a remote shot at winning.

[timvp]

Great first half. The Spurs played hard.

[DMC]

This game is invaluable to the Spurs bench. Spo is thinking "goddamn I wish our bench played like that"

[DMC]

The heat didn't even try and destroyed us this quarter, nuclear Lebron and blowout incoming tbh.

What? Destroyed? lol.. no

[maverick1948]

Great first half. The Spurs played hard.

I agree Timvp. This is a great game from the bench.

[DapDaGenius]

Diaw needs to shoot more in the second half I think.

He really should, I feel like he doesn't trust his shot. I think he should take every shot that Nando wants to take.

[Boomersgold]

In my opinion, the lineup that gives us the best chances of winning is:
Boris Diaw
Tiago Splitter
Matt Bonner
Gary Neal
Patty Mills

(Basically, switch De Colo with Neal)

[TheSkeptic]

I agree Timvp. This is a great game from the bench.

I third this. The bench has been fantastic.

[polandprzem]

Great first half. The Spurs played hard.

Not hard enough :fight

[ace3g]

Neal is a few negated Offensive fouls, from the Spurs leading at half

[polandprzem]

Spurs will collapse

All in all they are tired

[TheSkeptic]

He really should, I feel like he doesn't trust his shot. I think he should take every shot that Nando wants to take.

And Patty Mills for that matter imo. He's been fairly solid otherwise but in this game Diaw really needs to be more aggressive.

[Mugen]

:lol Showcasing DeJuan

[lakerhaterade]

Great first half. The Spurs played hard.
Did both teams "play" hard? :lol

[maverick1948]

I think I have found out the reason for Danny Green getting sent home early. He was out of clean "Drawers". Pop did not like the smell. LOL

[Mugen]

Boris cold play against a girls YMCA team and he'd still be looking to pass, tbh. Just his nature.

[Chinook]

It's amazing that the Spurs' third string is better than Miami's bench.

[timvp]

Tbh, I'm claiming this as a victory if the Spurs are within single-digits at some point in the fourth quarter just because it'd make Stern look even dumber.

[Boomersgold]

It's amazing that the Spurs' third string is better than Miami's bench.

Ray Allen hasn't exactly played as well as they expected him to.

[Cry Havoc]

Tbh, I'm claiming this as a victory if the Spurs are within single-digits at some point in the fourth quarter just because it'd make Stern look even dumber.

Yup.

[HI-FI]

funny how some were thinking this would be a 40 point blowout. This game says a lot about Pop, both good and bad. But one thing that is amazing is his ability to coach up players and keep the system/machine running. If this goes down to the wire, it will be a huge win for us.

[DMC]

funny how some were thinking this would be a 40 point blowout. This game says a lot about Pop, both good and bad. But one thing that is amazing is his ability to coach up players and keep the system/machine running. If this goes down to the wire, it will be a huge win for us.

"some" lol

[crc21209]

I don't know what Stern's beef with the Spurs is anyway. Nobody likes to watch the Spurs because they're "boring" remember? So why is he bitching now?

[Boomersgold]

funny how some were thinking this would be a 40 point blowout. This game says a lot about Pop, both good and bad. But one thing that is amazing is his ability to coach up players and keep the system/machine running. If this goes down to the wire, it will be a huge win for us.

By 'some', did you mean Stern and C-Webb?

[TampaDude]

Let me get this straight...the Spurs are playing their scrubs and are only down 3 at the half despite missing a ton of shots and turning the ball over 10 times in the first half? Wow.

If the Heat actually lose this game, it would have to be one of the most embarrassing losses in NBA history. :lol

[Darius Bieber]

Stern wants sanctions against the Spurs because the ratings of tonight's TNT Broadcast going down, but the second game is Nuggets vs. Warriors..:lol

[lakerhaterade]

funny how some were thinking this would be a 40 point blowout. This game says a lot about Pop, both good and bad. But one thing that is amazing is his ability to coach up players and keep the system/machine running. If this goes down to the wire, it will be a huge win for us.

We'll still end up losing by double digits. It'd be fucking awesome to be wrong.

[TampaDude]

funny how some were thinking this would be a 40 point blowout. This game says a lot about Pop, both good and bad. But one thing that is amazing is his ability to coach up players and keep the system/machine running. If this goes down to the wire, it will be a huge win for us.

If the Spurs lose, but by single digits, Miami should still be embarrassed.

[BanditHiro]

It's amazing that the Spurs' third string is better than Miami's bench.

the Spurs actually started to lose their momentum when the Miami bench came in, it's been the Heat starters who have been playing like shit. they are trying to force feed D-Wade so he can break out of his slump but he has been a complete piss chugger

[Paranoid Pop]

If the Spurs lose, but by single digits, Miami should still be embarrassed.

Should we be embarrassed we went to OT with the Raptors? Lol at the half time moral victory posts.

[TDMVPDPOY]

fck shaq being a dick now

[hillscountry]

miami 0 offensive rebs first half

[Boomersgold]

Should we be embarrassed we went to OT with the Raptors?

Why should we be embarassed? The Raptors have Bargnani, one of the most dominating centers to ever play the game of basketball.

[HI-FI]

Shaq sounds like such a retard with his "this is now a real season shit". Him and Phil Jackson are such bitter fucks about it.

[polandprzem]

Tbh, I'm claiming this as a victory if the Spurs are within single-digits at some point in the fourth quarter just because it'd make Stern look even dumber.
:elephant

[DPG21920]

Great first half. The Spurs played hard.

Both teams....nvm

[crc21209]

Joseph's D and shot > De Colo's

[ace3g]

Bonner!!!

[ace3g]

Splitter!!!

[Nathan89]

Reggie is clueless about Splitter.

[Boomersgold]

Patty's shot looks like shit tonight. Stop aiming and actually shoot it, man.

[DPG21920]

Patty is absolutely atrocious tonight. I've never seen him miss so badly.

[TheSkeptic]

Try not to contradict yourself...commentators.

Tiago...gotta dunk that.

[Fermixalot]

That Tiago hook was awesome

[ace3g]

Tiago have to dunk that

[timvp]

Mills is the worst passer on the team.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

nice passing by the spurs

[Uriel]

I SWEAR. Splitter blows more open lay-ups than me in a pick-up game.

[ace3g]

damn Mills, needed to make that

[Boomersgold]

Patty looks almost as bad as De Colo. Get your game together, Patty!

[timvp]

The Spurs would be up pretty healthfully if Mills wasn't sucking so hard.

[ace3g]

damn Bosh and 2 easy put backs so far

[Boomersgold]

The Spurs would be up pretty healthfully if Mills wasn't sucking so hard.

For once, I actually agree with you. When Mills' shot isn't falling, he looks like crap.

[Nathan89]

Mills needs to start wearing his Austrailian gear under his spurs.

[polandprzem]

The Spurs would be up pretty healthfully if Mills wasn't sucking so hard.

Can you believe he was hold out DNP against Orlando?

[lakerhaterade]

Spurs have to make shots.......tbh

[ace3g]

Tom Haberstroh ‏@tomhaberstroh (https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh) Matt Bonner in 123 minutes entering tonight's game: 9 rebounds. Matt Bonner tonight in 18 minutes: 9 rebounds.

[boutons_deux]

damn, Reggie is stupid, to along with the bad voice.

[polandprzem]

timvp I'm just messing with you

[Kidd K]

It's looking like we're going to lose by about 16 at this rate. I'd consider it a big success for the bench if we only lose by 8 tbh.

[Boomersgold]

Thank you, Diaw!

[ace3g]

there you go Diaw, post Lebron up

[Brazil]

If Diaw could be aggressive all the time

[timvp]

De Colo!

[Brazil]

Bosh shitting on us

De colo for 3 !!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

Nando 3!!!

[Uriel]

De Colo took a shot!

[capek]

Nice shot De Colo!

[BanditHiro]

man wade has regressed so much

[Fermixalot]

I'm celebrating De Colo simply taking a shot.

[Boomersgold]

De Colo takes one step forward and 3 steps back.

[polandprzem]

I wonder if Blair gonna get some time in garbage

[Uriel]

Our defensive rebounding problem is cropping up again.

[ace3g]

Neal

[timvp]

2.5 quarters of competitive basketball. Eat it, Stern.

[TheSkeptic]

Offensive boards...

[ace3g]

Nando!!!

[BanditHiro]

of course the game is tight and bonner misses

[Brazil]

nice steal and transition

[Boomersgold]

De Colo! Prove me wrong!

[ace3g]

Boris!!!

[Brazil]

Diawwwwww for 3 !!!!!!!!!!!

[timvp]

Eat it.

[ace3g]

Neal with it!!

[DPG21920]

Gary Scr:loll

[timvp]

Spoelstra meltdown :lmao

[Brazil]

Spo pissed offfff :lmao

[Boomersgold]

Eat it.
David Stern: "I didn't know bench players could actually PLAY"

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol spurs scrubs pushin that dick into that ass

[DesignatedT]

:lmao

[Cry Havoc]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Stern. What a fucking moron.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[Kidd K]

:lmao@ Spoelstra furious he's down to Spurs 2nd and 3rd string right now.

[DPG21920]

Gary has had some TPesque moves. That spin move in traffic finish was sick and that last score too.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

niiiiiccce

[boutons_deux]

spo losing his cool

[Nathan89]

Spo getting embarrassed :lmao

[Uriel]

Oh my God if the Spurs win I don't know how hard I'm gonna be laughing.

[spurraider21]

lol replay shows LeBron essentially high fiving Diaw on the 3 point shot. could be an and 1 in it was lebron shooting it tbh

[polandprzem]

haha Miami are all in rust !

No motivation.

Spolestra must be fricking mad to say it gently

[Small Fundamental]

:rollin

[timvp]

Pop can coach his ass off, tbh.

[SpursRock20]

I know this sounds weird, but this has been one of the most entertaining games I've seen all season

[capek]

Eat it.

Don't you just LOVE the Spurs sometimes! Sometimes more than normal. Like so much it hurts?

LOVE the way these guys are fighting and taking care of business wo the Big 3. <3

[boutons_deux]

Stern gonna love Spurs JV beating his World Champeen Heat

[timvp]

haha Miami are all in rust !

No motivation.

Spolestra must be fricking mad to say it gently

Your mood sure did change quickly, tbh.

[timvp]

haha Miami are all in rust !

No motivation.

Spolestra must be fricking mad to say it gently

Your mood sure did change quickly, tbh.

[DPG21920]

It's hard to imagine I was at Summer League watching this new guy Gary Neal thinking "dude has a shot to make the squad". Was sitting right next to his then GF, now wife and she was cheering so loud.

[SpursRock20]

Spolestra is about to break a blood vessel

[siraulo23]

good enough outing by the bench, they dont have to score the rest of the game and i consider this a job well done

:lmao spo

[Mugen]

Oh my God if the Spurs win I don't know how hard I'm gonna be laughing.

It'll be = the inverse of Stern crying.

[Spurs9]

Neal with it

[CitizenDwayne]

I know this sounds weird, but this has been one of the most entertaining games I've seen all season

Agreed

[Boomersgold]

Tbh, Patty's disappointed a lot of Spurs fans. I don't blame Pop for trying out De Colo and Joseph.

[timvp]

Don't you just LOVE the Spurs sometimes! Sometimes more than normal. Like so much it hurts?

LOVE the way these guys are fighting and taking care of business wo the Big 3. <3

:cry This team rules, tbh :cry

[Brazil]

haha Miami are all in rust !

No motivation.

Spolestra must be fricking mad to say it gently

Meltdown is over ? that was quick

[polandprzem]

Tim, Manu, Tony and Danny are sitting in a bar and drinking beer

[DMC]

Spurs going to lose in the classiest way ever seen by the eyes of man.

[SpursRock20]

It's hard to imagine I was at Summer League watching this new guy Gary Neal thinking "dude has a shot to make the squad". Was sitting right next to his then GF, now wife and she was cheering so loud.

He is a blue collar guy, but one of the best shooters in the world. He's had a crazy road to where he is right now, no doubt.

[spurraider21]

At this point, even if we lose, this game was a resounding success

[Uriel]

Take-aways so far:
1. Tiago Splitter is not only the best back-up center in basketball, he's better than half the starting centers out there in the league.
2. Gary Neal is more than capable of being the primary scoring option on a sixth man role.
3. Diaw and De Colo are almost indistinguishable from one another.

[polandprzem]

Meltdown is over ? that was quickW

What meltdown?

Jeez

[TDMVPDPOY]

blair fkn sucks

[spurraider21]

of course as i say that blair misses a bunny per usual

[polandprzem]

Fuck Blair

[Nathan89]

Bosh going ibaka on us.

[capek]

:cry This team rules, tbh :cry

:cry Pop needs to send game tapes to Gaza. Would teach the Jews and Pali's to work together toot sweet! :cry

[Kidd K]

Diaw needs to stop pussing it up inside. He seems afraid to go up with the ball. Always looking to hand off the ball and let someone else put up an even harder shot.

Why's he so gunshy in the paint?

[Brazil]

Bosh is hurting us badly

[Boomersgold]

Joseph, chucking up bricks. Nothing unusual.

[Uriel]

Heat starting to take the game seriously now.

[Brazil]

here we go Boris

[ace3g]

there we go Diaw!!

[Kidd K]

Thank you Diaw, for finally finishing a play in the paint.

[capek]

Diaw needs to stop pussing it up inside. He seems afraid to go up with the ball. Always looking to hand off the ball and let someone else put up an even harder shot.

Why's he so gunshy in the paint?

Just imagine him as a guard. That's how he learned the game, that's how he came into the league. We all wish he would take on the mind set of a tough, inside big...it's just not who he is, unfortunately. :(

[polandprzem]

Your mood sure did change quickly, tbh.

Not much. I would have to explain everything later :)

[spurraider21]

i've usually been a blair backer. but this is ridiculous. he's regressed bad this year

[polandprzem]

It's not like I'm mad at the spurs

[Brazil]

W

What meltdown?

Jeez

messing with you a bit Poland :lol

[ace3g]

JA