Game Thread: Celtics @ Spurs - Dec. 15 @ 7:30 PM CST

[Johnsyounger]

VERDE...spurs interior defense solid

[loveforthegame]

Needed those 3's.

Splitter killing it tonight.

[Blizzardwizard]

SWAG from Green there.

[tim_duncan_fan]

I hate the games when Tim takes really dumb shots. Glad the 3 is working tonight.

[Uriel]

Think again, tbh :depressed
:pctoss

[milkyway21]

splitter 13 pts 6 rbs 2 assts :tu

[Capt Bringdown]

This is the best I've ever seen Splitter play.

[Blizzardwizard]

Close down the shooter, that's what Pop wants, so do it:bang

[FkLA]

Really hope Tiago starting and playing big minutes is permanent. Tiago is ready to break out tbh.

[Libri]

Green 3333333333333333333333

[Johnsyounger]

VERDE!!!!

[Blizzardwizard]

DAYUM!

[100%duncan]

Stop with this shit already

Everybody is tired in San Antonio and needs to go on a 2 month vacation

Stop being an idiot and face the fuckin fact tbh.

[Boomersgold]

Green's starting to heat up!

[Raven]

Like what I see.

[loveforthegame]

Splitter, Green, and Neal bringing the offense tonight. :tu

[ElNono]

why tony? why hand it to neal like that?

[100%duncan]

Neal saving us per par.

[timvp]

Wow, talk about a bad possession.

[milkyway21]

think Splitter is starting to understand Popovich's game .. getting comfortable what the team wants from him and that is to score not just rebound

[Brunodf]

Green playing well on O

[Libri]

Really hope Tiago starting and playing big minutes is permanent. Tiago is ready to break out tbh.

With Splitter's history of injuries, having "Tiago" and "break" in the same sentence makes me nervous. lol

[Blizzardwizard]

Will we choke this game? I can feel it coming. They're making nearly every shot they try.

[Johnny RIngo]

This is the best I've ever seen Splitter play.

He was even beter in the away game against the Celtics a few weeks ago

[timvp]

"Tim Duncan outlengths them" :lol

[Raven]

wow, great rebound

[Paranoid Pop]

Thank god for the foul or Danny would have bricked another dunk.

[100%duncan]

:lol Sean :lol

[timvp]

Parker with his "check the lip for blood; nope no blood" per par.

[Uriel]

:lol Elliott :lol

[Boomersgold]

Playing Parker and De Colo at the same time is a terrible combination!

[100%duncan]

Parker with his "check the lip for blood; nope no blood" per par.

:lmao

[ace3g]

Splitter with his 7th straight 10+ point game

[HI-FI]

Parker is up there with Emmit Smith in being able to act like they are mortally wounded, then return with a huge game.

[Malik Hairston]

Ugh, Jeff Green making 3s..ew..

[Raven]

tony getting his ass kicked

[100%duncan]

TP to TD!

[timvp]

Parker almost missed six wide open players.

[loveforthegame]

Not sure who the worst defender is tonight: Diaw or Neal?

Maybe that will get Duncan going.

[McGusto55]

Move the ball.....

[DatBoyGood]

lets go!

[Johnny RIngo]

Will we choke this game? I can feel it coming. They're making nearly every shot they try.Celtics aren't a great offensive team and very putrid rebounding the ball - Spurs would have to be REALLY bad to lose this one

[100%duncan]

Damn sweet pass by Tim, sweeter finish by Boris.

[Johnsyounger]

BORRRISSSSSSSS

[PingPong]

San Antonio France National Team

:wow:wow:wow

[Blizzardwizard]

Good D from Green their to FINALLY stop a 3

[timvp]

Is this the first time the Frenchmen have been on the court at the same time?

[Paranoid Pop]

Boris!

[Capt Bringdown]

Diaw with his first basket of the season!

[Spurs Brazil]

finally Boris

[Raven]

boston's transition D is really impressive.. talk about a group of sprinting grampas

[Uriel]

Maaaaan. There must be nothing better in life than being in the AT&T Center watching the Spurs on a Saturday night.

[HI-FI]

Kawhi staring at Timmy lol

what a strange cat

[100%duncan]

Tim got high blood tbh...

[McGusto55]

Kawhi staring at Timmy lol

what a strange cat
Lol ....

[Libri]

San Antonio France National Team

:wow:wow:wow

Led by extraordinary performances by France's basketball-icon Tony Parker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Parker) France finished 2nd at the EuroBasket 2011 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroBasket_2011), its best performance in Europe in over 60 years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_national_basketball_team

[timvp]

Spurs had two open layups to push it to 13. Now it's 7 :pctoss

[loveforthegame]

Dumb ass turnovers. :td

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Diaw is turning into the new Richard Jefferson lately.

[Blizzardwizard]

Here it comes..

[HI-FI]

who is making more money, Diaw or Bonner?

[ace3g]

NDC

[Capt Bringdown]

I hate the smell of meltdown in the morning.

[100%duncan]

Nando!

[loveforthegame]

Bonner steal. :lol

Nando!!

[timvp]

Brazil on Brazil.

[Johnsyounger]

Boris 4.5 mil Matt 3.6 mil and no shoe deal

[100%duncan]

2 fouls on that play. Fuckin zebras.

[Libri]

obvious push on Bonner

[wildbill2u]

Rivers keeps going to his speed lineup with 3 guards. Now its Rondo, Terry and Barbosa against our leadfoots. This is a coaching chessmatch between two of the best coaches in the game.

[timvp]

It looked like Bonner got fouled. Let's see the replay....

Yeah, clear foul, wtf.

[HI-FI]

Boris 4.5 mil Matt 3.6 mil and no shoe deal

thanks. Diaw pisses me off more, because he has more natural talent.

[DBMethos]

It looked like Bonner got fouled. Let's see the replay....

Yeah, clear foul, wtf.

Ginger bias, tbh.

[Johnsyounger]

thanks. Diaw pisses me off more, because he has more natural talent.
agreed.

[tim_duncan_fan]

This Nando De Colo Guy is gonna be a great player. He's learning to finish and, unlike a certain other Frenchman, has a point guard's eyes.

[Brunodf]

Refs...Bonner and Splitter hacked and no call

[Capt Bringdown]

With TD in a funk & Manu injured, it's great to see other players step up. Fun game to watch.

[hater]

Nando. Manu who?

[timvp]

This eight-point lead feels like 1 point, tbh.

[ace3g]

NDC block

[Libri]

De Colo with excellent defense, tbh

[FromWayDowntown]

It looked like Bonner got fouled. Let's see the replay....

Yeah, clear foul, wtf.

For a game between teams of this caliber, this is a really odd officiating crew. Mott is barely a conference finals guy and the other two are barely playoff officials.

[Raven]

man what a fade away

[BatManu20]

Bonner was wide open right behind Splitter.

[Paranoid Pop]

De Colo another player than can be a better SG than Green.

[ace3g]

great pass NDC

[Boomersgold]

Great pass by De Colo!

[Johnsyounger]

For a game between teams of this caliber, this is a really odd officiating crew. Mott is barely a conference finals guy and the other two are barely playoff officials.
Good refs cant keep up with the Spurs schedule. :lmao

[loveforthegame]

Nando having an excellent game. Will be key in the playoffs.

[Reck]

ROLF at this fucking lineup.

[timvp]

Splitter, damn, just go up strong. KG isn't going to block that.

[Boomersgold]

ROLF at this fucking lineup.

Nothing wrong with this bench lineup. This is what Pop has played off the bench for the last 6-7 games.

[Brunodf]

Dumb foul, Mills can't stand in front of his man

[Raven]

Nando having an excellent game. Will be key in the playoffs.

he's more of a project player i think.. I don't think our rotation will be that deep

[HI-FI]

I have tons of confidence in Nando's BBIQ. Seems very hard working, unlike Diaw.

[Paranoid Pop]

Good game overall, Blair not playing is a clear positive.

[TheSkeptic]

Good sub by Pop.

[timvp]

Huge three, G Neal.

[SpursIndonesia]

What happened to Manu ? Injured how ??

[timvp]

Is Diaw getting fatter as this game progresses?

[Johnsyounger]

FUCKING DIAW. HORRID D. I PLAY BETTER D

[Boomersgold]

Diaw's got a pretty good looking jumpshot. Don't know why he doesn't use it more often.

[timvp]

What happened to Manu ? Injured how ??

Check the thread.

[timvp]

What happened to Manu ? Injured how ??

Check the thread.

[timvp]

Huge rebound. Huge three. TP :tu

[SpursIndonesia]

Check the thread.

OK thx mate. I hope he's allright, no biggie. :)

[siraulo23]

hero ball?

[Johnsyounger]

Tony animal style.

[EVAY]

TD is having an utterly forgettable game. Tony could have another double-double if Tim had even made 30% of his shots.

[Libri]

TP taking over.

[TheSkeptic]

I believe that's game. :tu

[HI-FI]

TP's heroball is paying off.

[bbarry]

damn spurs getting over the back'd, shoved, smacked, etc

[Raven]

Is Diaw getting fatter as this game progresses?

so i wasn't the only one to notice :lmao

[Brunodf]

Great run by TP

[Capt Bringdown]

Man called Parker. What a stud.

[Libri]

Stat of the game so far?

Blair 0 minutes

[milkyway21]

in the old days when they were younger TD & KG used to cancel out when they face each other,,,

[DBMethos]

Tony's going HAM

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony run!

[FromWayDowntown]

Scoring late in a game because you're the best guy on the team <> heroball

[Raven]

Diaw's got a pretty good looking jumpshot. Don't know why he doesn't use it more often.

it's about confidence and picking your spots.. He's still a big man, he can't really shoot from everywhere like neal or manu..

[Capt Bringdown]

Stat of the game so far?

Blair 0 minutes

Agreed. Spurs are just that much better when this turd stays where he belongs: off the court.

[timvp]

De Colo closing in Manu's spot :wow








OMG, KG with two ticky tack calls.

[Johnsyounger]

That was not a foul

[Boomersgold]

it's about confidence and picking your spots.. He's still a big man, he can't really shoot from everywhere like neal or manu..

I'm referring to him being too passive. He usually is wide open for the mid-range, but he'll choose to make a terrible pass, which sometimes results in a turnover, instead of taking the shot.

[Brunodf]

OMG Diaw

[HI-FI]

Nando!!

[timvp]

:cry Hero ball :cry

[loveforthegame]

Nando hustle!! Like it.

Parker!!

[Reck]

Man Terry has regressed so badly.

[EVAY]

Scoring late in a game because you're the best guy on the team <> heroball

Thank you. After losing two games in a row, Manu hurt and Tim unable to score, we need a damn hero!

[Boomersgold]

Did TD and Blair swap talents, ala Thunderstruck? He's looking awful out there on the court.

[Libri]

TP :)

[Johnsyounger]

Pop has a bandage on back of his neck?

[HI-FI]

I'm all for TP's heroball when it's working and we need it.

[100%duncan]

We aint gon lose this shit.

[bbarry]

one-sided officiating in the last 3-4 mins for the celtics.

[Capt Bringdown]

This game is intense.

[timvp]

Finish this ish out TP.

[Blizzardwizard]

Refs doing their best to try and help Boston

[Brunodf]

Refs playing really well for Boston tonight

[timvp]

Or that other Frenchie, tbh.

[Johnsyounger]

NANDOOOOOOOOO)OO

[100%duncan]

Game Over. Nando!

[loveforthegame]

Nando!!

[carina_gino20]

Nandoooooooo

[HI-FI]

damn Nando has been a revelation.

[BatManu20]

PARKER!!!

[wildbill2u]

Dangerous stretch for us right now. They got their shooters in and we got Diaw and DeColo.

[DatBoyGood]

Tp!

[loveforthegame]

Parker. OMG

[timvp]

Parker crominating Rondo :lmao

[bbarry]

ANOTHER FUCKIN HACK NO CALL??????

[100%duncan]

Oh My goooooooooooooooood TPPPPPPPPPPP!

[Johnsyounger]

game.set.match.

[Libri]

:wow, tbh

[DatBoyGood]

Where you at rondo!

[TIMMYD!]

My god

[Reck]

Spurs anouncers are having a party. lmao

TPPPPPP

[Raven]

TONY WHAT THE BLEEEP

[timvp]

That was another obvious foul. Ah well.

[100%duncan]

Someone GIF that shit.

[BatManu20]

Tony :wow

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Wow Parker!

[Darius Bieber]

"Tony's coming on the Celtics"

[maverick1948]

NO MANU NO PROBLEM WE GOT DE COLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Libri]

He used a lot of French.-Sean :lol

[Brunodf]

Refs:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AussieFanKurt]

Did Land just say Parker is cuming on the Celtics?

[timvp]

The cromination continues :lmao

[HI-FI]

Manu 2.0 is getting formatted and booted up this game tbh

[AussieFanKurt]

Refs:lol

[100%duncan]

:lol heat check

[Boomersgold]

NO MANU NO PROBLEM WE GOT DE COLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He hit one three, man.... No Manu, No problem, we've got Tony Parker...

[CitizenDwayne]

Land with the borderline-sexually explicit commentary.

[Capt Bringdown]

I hope someone youtube's that shot. I wanna download that. F'n incredible.

[timvp]

Rondo desperate for his tenth assist. Watch this upcoming statpad of his.

[Reck]

Gotta slow the game down now.

[hater]

TP busted his load on ronda

LOL celtics bricking the last 10 shots

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

so the french have our last 14 points.

[wildbill2u]

Parker 2 steals in last minute. We've found our defensive stopper!

[FkLA]

Did Tony even use the glass on that crazy reverse ?

[BatManu20]

Did Tony even use the glass on that crazy reverse ?

Yes.

[Boomersgold]

so the french have our last 14 points.

LOL. That French connection.

[Boomersgold]

so the french have our last 14 points.

Just goes to show, an international Olympic team > Average NBA team.

[Capt Bringdown]

Did Tony even use the glass on that crazy reverse ?

Should have been an and-one too.

[polandprzem]

Stop being an idiot and face the fuckin fact tbh.
:lol

[maverick1948]

He hit one three, man.... No Manu, No problem, we've got Tony Parker...

Let's just say these are Manu minutes and he is playing a lot like Manu. Making passes and hitting a big 3. Yeah we got Tony but he is always there. Nando coming along.

[timvp]

Patrick with the twist of the dagger.

[100%duncan]

:lol

What? TD had a bad game tbh. He's tired, that's what I said. Got damn comprehension, bruh.

[DatBoyGood]

:lol just pouring it on

[loveforthegame]

Happy for Anderson.

[wildbill2u]

Rivers surrenders and pulls his troops

[Reck]

LOL even Anderson

[milkyway21]

Splitter 15 8 4 :worthy:

[FkLA]

It didnt count, but thats probably the first time Ive seen Anderson finish a dunk tbh.

[loveforthegame]

Good win. :tu

[Capt Bringdown]

Hopefully we'll see more of Splitter starting, but I know we won't. :(

[maverick1948]

Rondo almost had a double double. Assists and turnovers

[HI-FI]

that was a good feeling. will enjoy reading the grades.

[ElNono]

Splitter played ok, but this win is on Bonner

:pop:

[Raven]

great win. fun game also

[Capt Bringdown]

First home victory over the Celtics in 6 years?

[Brunodf]

The best Spur today: Greg Popovich

[milkyway21]

congrats San Antonio!

[Capt Bringdown]

LOL Rick Fox sighting.

[Arcadian]

Good win :tu

Stat of the night: Assist-to-TO ratio

Parker = 8.0 (8 as, 1 to)
Rondo = 1.3 (9 as, 7 to)

[McGusto55]

Good win...

[wildbill2u]

Good win :tu

Stat of the night: Assist-to-TO ratio

Parker = 8.0 (8 as, 1 to)
Rondo = 1.3 (9 as, 7 to)

Didn't Rondo have some sort of streak going on double figures in assists?

[Blizzardwizard]

Good win, stopped the rot. Parker was immense in the second half. Rondo was rendered useless.

[Ice009]

First home victory over the Celtics in 6 years?

We've blown a few of those games, threw them away actually.

[milkyway21]

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs are beginning to give Tim Duncan and Tiago Splitter extended minutes together.

“I enjoy being on the court with him,” Duncan said of Splitter. “He’s a great role guy for us and he gets to the front of the rim and makes plays there.

Duncan not playing his best, but this game plan worked well tonight.

[mrjap2x]

Didn't Rondo have some sort of streak going on double figures in assists?
The streak was over against brooklyn, because rondo only had 3 assists iirc before getting thrown out.

[Brunodf]

Splitter played ok, but this win is on Bonner

:pop:

:lmao

[polandprzem]

What? TD had a bad game tbh. He's tired, that's what I said. Got damn comprehension, bruh.

It's like TD do not have a right to have a bad game?


I'm tired of hearing about spurs being tired. They are pros they've been through tough stretches.
Talking about it 2 weeks and more? There is no reason for it esp. when they had that one day off.

[LakerHater]

Pop informed Splitter of new starting role on plane back from POR. "He told me I'd be starting with Timmy. Just keep doing what I'm doing."

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[cjw]

After the ejection, he picked up right where he left off. So excluding the Brooklyn game where he attacked Kris Humprhies like a cat, this was the first time in 42 games where he hasn't reached 10 assists.

[TampaDude]

Solid win, guys!

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[Sean Cagney]

We've blown a few of those games, threw them away actually.

Oh lord please do not remind me, I hated that Celts team and always wanted to beat them.

[timtonymanu]

Didn't catch the game but just noticed that the Spurs and Celtics had the same exact FGM-FGA % and also grabbed the same amount of rebounds on both ends of the floor.

[therealtruth]

Duncan not playing his best, but this game plan worked well tonight.

Two years late but Pop is finally figuring it out maybe. Duncan's been saying that since last year. The help Duncan needs is another big on the court who can do much of the same responsibilities he has. That allows him to pick his spots more.

[therealtruth]

Pop informed Splitter of new starting role on plane back from POR. "He told me I'd be starting with Timmy. Just keep doing what I'm doing."

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Is it cause DJB is injured or is it permanent?

[bklynspursfan]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Post-shootaround, Pop says all the injured guys (Manu, Jack, Leonard) are out tonight in OKC.

[Paranoid Pop]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)
Post-shootaround, Pop says all the injured guys (Manu, Jack, Leonard) are out tonight in OKC.

Expected as much, you don't jeopardize the health of key players for a regular season game...

Would have been nice to have Sjax to been able to take away something from the game, like how our double tower + "true" SF do vs their big lineup. Now we don't have anyone to guard Durant, so it'll be a massacre.

I hope Pop starts Anderson at SF, the Green and Neal combo sucks.