Injury Update: Ginobili, Leonard and Jackson all OUT (Update: Pop lied, Jack is back)

[timvp]

Pop says all three players are out tonight. He strongly hinted that Leonard and Jackson will also miss tomorrow night's game against the Nuggets.

I'm not sure a win in OKC without Ginobili, Jackson or Leonard is even possible unless Durant forgets he has a game today :depressed

[TimDunkem]

I'm calling it now: The Spurs will win this game.

[Paranoid Pop]

Non issue.

Anderson could have led the spurs B unit past Lebron's Heat if Pop didn't bench him to end the game, he will do the same with Durant's OKC if he gets the opportunity tbh.

[dunkman]

Too many injuries, fortunately its early in the season.

[benefactor]

Just tank it. Being short handed on a back to back, its better to try to get the win tomorrow. Perhaps the bench can pull another Miami.

[crc21209]

Yeah I don't see us winning either game without ALL 3 of those guys now. We had to at least have one of them. We can't expect guys like Mills, Anderson, and Nando to play 15-20 minutes a game and win. I don't like that Pop said lack of practice time is what's keeping Kawhi and Jack sidelined. If they're ready..throw them out there! :td

[crc21209]

In order for the Spurs to win, TP and Neal each have to put up 25+ points....

[Paranoid Pop]

Yeah I don't see us winning either game without ALL 3 of those guys now. We had to at least have one of them. We can't expect guys like Mills, Anderson, and Nando to play 15-20 minutes a game and win. I don't like that Pop said lack of practice time is what's keeping Kawhi and Jack sidelined. If they're ready..throw them out there! :td

We manage to win games despite playing Danny Green big minutes, so playing an upgrade like Anderson can't hurt our chances tbh.

[crc21209]

I hope Westbrick goes into chucking mode tonight. THAT would give the Spurs a chance a win tonight....

[FromWayDowntown]

Old crusty Pop would have used tonight's game to test which part of Stern's explanation for the Miami fine is most significant -- is it the fact that it's early in the season? is it the fact that it was the Spurs' only trip into Miami in the regular season? is it that the Spurs didn't report their plan?

Won't happen tonight.

It is remarkable how many times in the early part of this season, the Spurs have played a road game that comes either 1 day off or as the second night of a back-to-back against a team that is at home and has at least two days of rest.

[Boomersgold]

I predict Westbrook will go Westbrick and go 5 of 27 from the field.

[loveforthegame]

I assume Leonard and Jackson will be back before the year is out?

[capek]

Pop says all three players are out tonight. He strongly hinted that Leonard and Jackson will also miss tomorrow night's game against the Nuggets.

I'm not sure a win in OKC without Ginobili, Jackson or Leonard is even possible unless Durant forgets he has a game today :depressed

Strong urge to shoot messenger. Must resist, what is life without those 'game thought' threads...



BLARGRAWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :bang:madrun:madrun:cry

[Mal]

Heavy tanking expected

[Mel_13]

I assume Leonard and Jackson will be back before the year is out?

3 days rest at home after the Denver game and time to practice. I expect to see them both on the 21st v. the Pelicans, although I wouldn't be surprised to see Jack play in Denver.

[Mugen]

I'm fine with them sitting out tonight's game. But it's particularly concerning, esp Kawhi, that they're likely out tomorrow as well. You'd think Pop would want to test out Kawhi tomorrow considering they don't play again until Friday.

Might as well sit TP/Tim tonight as well and try to win tomorrow IMO unless Pop is fine with losing both of these games.

[Mel_13]

I'm fine with them sitting out tonight's game. But it's particularly concerning, esp Kawhi, that they're likely out tomorrow as well. You'd think Pop would want to test out Kawhi tomorrow considering they don't play again until Friday.

Might as well sit TP/Tim tonight as well and try to win tomorrow IMO unless Pop is fine with losing both of these games.

I'll only get concerned about Leonard if he doesn't play on Friday. Even if he's been medically cleared, it makes perfect sense to me to see how performs, and recovers, from a full team practice before using him in a game.

[boutons_deux]

looks like 2 road Ls.

[Brunodf]

We manage to win games despite playing Danny Green big minutes, so playing an upgrade like Anderson can't hurt our chances tbh.

100% this

[eric365]

Boris Diaw defending on Durant will be interresting

He was not that bad against Lebron

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

James Anderson is fucking garbage.

[024]

What is up with Leonard? I thought he was only supposed to be out 2 weeks. He's been out 4 weeks now and counting...

[polandprzem]

Now the sanctions gonna be higher

Who will believe Pop they are injured huh?




Seriously the spurs are in big trouble. I need to think if to wake up for this game cause it smells like Durant gonna eat us alive on his own turf.

[Raven]

What is up with Leonard? I thought he was only supposed to be out 2 weeks. He's been out 4 weeks now and counting...

it's an injury that can easily linger so we're better off healing it properly.

[spurraider21]

I'm sure Pop will still start Tim, Tony, etc, but he won't be hesitant to call it a night for them at halftime if its more than a double digit deficit. Is Green going to guard durant?

[Phenomanul]

Pop just doin' everything in his power to avoid having to coach the WEST all-stars during All-Star weekend... per par.

[Richie]

Boris Diaw defending on Durant will be interresting

He was not that bad against Lebron

Diaw really has to bring it though, he can't half ass it like he has in other games lately. If he really gets up in Durants face and is physical with him I think we can limit him, but if he starts falling asleep on plays and giving Durant space it will be game over.

[Budkin]

We'll lose by at least 15.

[Brazil]

With all these injuries I just fear that Tim and TP are going to be washed up fast.

[Nathan89]

Boris Diaw defending on Durant will be interresting

He was not that bad against Lebron

Difference is Durant can shoot so Diaw can't space him.

[Mugen]

I just want somebody to go in Abaka's mouth tbh.

[EVAY]

In order for the Spurs to win, TP and Neal each have to put up 25+ points....

Well, if TP even tries to put up that kind of scoring, people will be screaming 'hero ball' all over the place on this forum.

[crc21209]

I just want somebody to go in Abaka's mouth tbh.

:lol That's what's going to suck about tonight too. I was looking forward to Jack and Abaka being on the floor at the same time....

[TJastal]

Non issue.

Anderson could have led the spurs B unit past Lebron's Heat if Pop didn't bench him to end the game, he will do the same with Durant's OKC if he gets the opportunity tbh.

:lmao

I see the Anderson nut swingers are out in full force today.

[will_spurs]

Well, if TP even tries to put up that kind of scoring, people will be screaming 'hero ball' all over the place on this forum.

They might even go as far as "he should have passed to Manu more", except that would be a turnover.

[TJastal]

We manage to win games despite playing Danny Green big minutes, so playing an upgrade like Anderson can't hurt our chances tbh.

lol upgrade

[cd021]

I'm calling it now: The Spurs will win this game.

...cocaine's a helluva drug. Just hope we hold Durant to 45.

[cd021]

CO SIGN.

Really this guy thinks that we lost the Miami game because James Anderson (the 15th man on the roster) wasn't out their in clutch time. DA FUQ?!?!

[cd021]

"
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Paranoid Pop (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6249554#post6249554)
Non issue.

Anderson could have led the spurs B unit past Lebron's Heat if Pop didn't bench him to end the game, he will do the same with Durant's OKC if he gets the opportunity tbh."


Really this guy thinks that we lost the Miami game because James Anderson (the 15th man on the roster) wasn't out their in clutch time. DA FUQ?!?!

[ace3g]

Might mean nothing, but...

Stephen Jackson ‏@DaTrillStak5 (https://twitter.com/DaTrillStak5) Pre-Game musik. Lets go. Glad to be back. Spurs vs Okc http://instagr.am/p/TWwmKiRf-u/ (http://t.co/JQwaCnC9)

[cd021]

Difference is Durant can shoot so Diaw can't space him.

BTW,Lebron shoots a higher percentage similar to T.P he cut the 3pt shot out of his game and focused on torching defenders inside the arc. Lebron is a better player and actually was the only one really playing well doing that Miami game. Durant could have a tough time finishing at the rim if Duncan & Tiago start together.

[crc21209]

Might mean nothing, but...

Stephen Jackson ‏@DaTrillStak5 (https://twitter.com/DaTrillStak5) Pre-Game musik. Lets go. Glad to be back. Spurs vs Okc http://instagr.am/p/TWwmKiRf-u/ (http://t.co/JQwaCnC9)

Hmm...was Pop being CIA this entire time?

[urunobili]

Blown out of their GYM TBH

[spurs10]

Pop says all three players are out tonight. He strongly hinted that Leonard and Jackson will also miss tomorrow night's game against the Nuggets.

I'm not sure a win in OKC without Ginobili, Jackson or Leonard is even possible unless Durant forgets he has a game today :depressed
Hopefully, The Spurs have an extremely attractive and seductive woman on the payroll who just happened to bump into Kevin as he was leaving his favorite fastfood joint after last night's practice. She, also, just happens to be wearing a UT tank-top, some burnt orange chaps, and little else. They get to chatting and find they have so much in common that they decide to go for a 'coffee or something?' Finally, Kevin calls his Mom and says "Mom I'm going to do a sleepover with one of my pals tonight, so don't worry about me...love you too!"...............(sounds of chains against metal as Kevin wakes to find himself handcuffed to a bedpost in a room he doesn't recognize) .....:sucker
Sounds of woman's voice screaming, " I wanna hear ya say it one more time 'Go Spurs Go'....say it!!"


It's either something like this or we're in trouble. :(

[KL2]

I'm not surprised, I think Pop is holding out Kawhi/Jack because OKC and Denver are both really young run n gun athletic teams, both guys are coming off a month of rest. I'm sure Pop doesn't want them to over exert themselves and wind up getting hurt again, it's better to bring them back against a scrub team.

[DMC]

Pop should fly the entire team home.

[Mugen]

Might mean nothing, but...

Stephen Jackson ‏@DaTrillStak5 (https://twitter.com/DaTrillStak5) Pre-Game musik. Lets go. Glad to be back. Spurs vs Okc http://instagr.am/p/TWwmKiRf-u/ (http://t.co/JQwaCnC9)

:lol Either CIA Pop or Jack hasn't gotten the memo yet.

[ace3g]

San Antonio Spurs ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) Stephen Jackson has been placed on the active list and is expected to play in tonight's game vs the Thunder. #gospursgo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gospursgo&src=hash)

[ace3g]

one of the 48moh writers had a funny tweet about how that conversation went down:

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh (https://twitter.com/drew_48moh) @JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) I can only hope the conversation between Pop and Jack went something like the Peyton Manning / Papa Johns commercial...

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh (https://twitter.com/drew_48moh)
@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Pop: "Jack, you're sitting out against OKC again." Jack: "Cool, am I starting or coming off the bench?"

[Malik Hairston]

This would have been a perfect game to rest Duncan, tbh..

Denver is a mediocre team, a rested Duncan would lead a victory, even without the other key rotation players..

[crc21209]

San Antonio Spurs ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) Stephen Jackson has been placed on the active list and is expected to play in tonight's game vs the Thunder. #gospursgo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gospursgo&src=hash)

Ahhhh yeeeaaahhhh! :tu

[Mel_13]

San Antonio Spurs ‏@spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs) Stephen Jackson has been placed on the active list and is expected to play in tonight's game vs the Thunder. #gospursgo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gospursgo&src=hash)

Jack has big balls. That will be one seriously anti-Jackson crowd tonight.

[ace3g]

Jack has big balls. That will be one seriously anti-Jackson crowd tonight.

That is why Jack is awesome, probably had this game circled since his tweet and the fine for the tweet.

[Mugen]

Jack has big balls. That will be one seriously anti-Jackson crowd tonight.

You're obviously not about dis life, Mel.

[crc21209]

JMcDonald_SAEN
If Jack is available, got to assume he gets minutes, if only to try and muscle Durant for a bit. 52 seconds ago


Monroe_SA
I say we put S. Jackson and S. Ibaka on the court tonight, 1 on 1, no refs and, you know, see what happens about 1 minute ago


JMcDonald_SAEN So it turns out Spurs might get a player back tonight after all. Pop says Stephen Jackson will be available tonight, tho not sure he plays. 2 minutes ago

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Our nigga jack being back means they'll only get blown out by 15 :tu

[crc21209]

You're obviously not about dis life, Mel.

:lol

[Mel_13]

You're obviously not about dis life, Mel.

:lol

[Mugen]

one of the 48moh writers had a funny tweet about how that conversation went down:

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh (https://twitter.com/drew_48moh) @JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) I can only hope the conversation between Pop and Jack went something like the Peyton Manning / Papa Johns commercial...

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh (https://twitter.com/drew_48moh)
@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Pop: "Jack, you're sitting out against OKC again." Jack: "Cool, am I starting or coming off the bench?"

that's probably not too far off tbh. Jack's crazy enough to scare Pop into changing his mind :lol

[Boomersgold]

I hope Jacks isn't too rusty...

[Mel_13]

I hope Jacks isn't too rusty...

He will be, but there's only one way to knock that rust off..

[swaggerjackson]

I would love Jack to be back. But even if he is why is Pop sending Cojo down to the D-league? I understand he needs reps but don't we kinda need all the warm bodies we can get given all the injuries? Or is he still eligible to play tonight?

[Dex]

He will be, but there's only one way to knock that rust off..

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QJJJMaIZe0U/TsL3xz4M3gI/AAAAAAAAAe0/_lZrUId92XY/s1600/clr.jpg ???

[TimmehC]

Somebody find that man some pressure!

[cd021]

Hopefully, The Spurs have an extremely attractive and seductive woman on the payroll who just happened to bump into Kevin as he was leaving his favorite fastfood joint after last night's practice. She, also, just happens to be wearing a UT tank-top, some burnt orange chaps, and little else. They get to chatting and find they have so much in common that they decide to go for a 'coffee or something?' Finally, Kevin calls his Mom and says "Mom I'm going to do a sleepover with one of my pals tonight, so don't worry about me...love you too!"...............(sounds of chains against metal as Kevin wakes to find himself handcuffed to a bedpost in a room he doesn't recognize) .....:sucker
Sounds of woman's voice screaming, " I wanna hear ya say it one more time 'Go Spurs Go'....say it!!"


It's either something like this or we're in trouble. :(

You, good sir, are a riot.

[Sean Cagney]

I'm calling it now: The Spurs will win this game.

I HOPE you did not bet on that there.

[NASpurs]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/12/17/ibaka-dusts-off-jumper-to-spurs-chagrin/

Manu improving: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said there is a chance guard Manu Ginobili, who missed Monday’s game with a thigh bruise, could return tonight in Denver.

“He felt better today,” Popovich said. “It was a little looser. We’ll see how he feels.”

Leonard needs practice: Kawhi Leonard missed his 17th game with left quadriceps tendinitis. The biggest impediment to getting the 21-year-old small forward back on the floor, Popovich said, has been a lack of practice time.

[TimDunkem]

I HOPE you did not bet on that there.

Thankfully, I didn't. :lol

[TMTTRIO]

I would sit Manu out until after Christmas. Let him get some practice time too.

[Seventyniner]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/12/17/ibaka-dusts-off-jumper-to-spurs-chagrin/

Manu improving: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said there is a chance guard Manu Ginobili, who missed Monday’s game with a thigh bruise, could return tonight in Denver.

“He felt better today,” Popovich said. “It was a little looser. We’ll see how he feels.”

Leonard needs practice: Kawhi Leonard missed his 17th game with left quadriceps tendinitis. The biggest impediment to getting the 21-year-old small forward back on the floor, Popovich said, has been a lack of practice time.

Sounds like they're both basically healthy. Pop will probably hold Kawhi out as a precaution and give Manu a few minutes to give the finger to Nuggets fans.