Game Thread: Spurs vs. Grizzlies - Jan. 16 @ 7:30pm CST

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The Grizzlies have been struggling in the new year and got blown out to a Paul-less Clipper team as well as a bad Mavericks team the night after they beat us.


The Spurs will be without Manu, but this is the time for Gary Neal to make up for it in the scoring department (while playing his natural position).


This ought to be a good one :flag::flag::flag:

[apalisoc_9]

The Grizzlies have been struggling in the new year and got blown out to a Paul-less Clipper team as well as a bad Mavericks team the night after they beat us.


The Spurs will be without Manu, but this is the time for Gary Neal to make up for it in the scoring department (while playing his natural position).


This ought to be a good one :flag::flag::flag:

Spurs by 5.

Seriously, despite winning against GSW and Spurs this month, this Grizzlies really look unmotivated..It all started with the trade talks. It's hard to play knowing that your team is a legit contender but your team rather go under luxuary tax than to give it just one more shot.

[Brunodf]

Spurs by 12

[Captivus]

Im not sure about the Spurs winning...I hope they do but it will not be easy.

[Jumi]

I'm only interested in the rebounding, this game. I wanna see how Tiago and Tim go against the Grizzles front line.

[ace3g]

guard Arthur this time...

[LakerHater]

Gonna be tough without Manu, hopefully _anny Green steps up!

[Creation88]

just gonna throw this out there....Rodney Mott is ref-ing tonight. he was one of the three refs in G6 against the Thunder. FYI lol.

[LakerHater]

http://uppix.net/d/e/c/500bcdc820bc9927ba38ce5921040.jpg

[freetiago]

All the turnover prone Spurs have to do is limit turnovers vs the best team at forcing turnovers in the league
looking at you timmy duncan

Grizz seem to hate the spurs and always get up to play them
they made this game thread 2 days ago on memphis boards

[silverblk mystix]

This is one of those teams where the refs have a really big say in who wins.

If the game starts the way it did in Memphis - with TD,Tiago and Parker getting hacked at will and instead of calling the fouls the refs let them play- it will result in turnovers for the spurs and the "tougher" grizz will have a greater chance of winning.

If the game is called tight in the beginning and the Spurs get their rhythm and the home crowd gets into it - the Spurs can get their offense to hum nicely and cruise to a win.

[Paranoid Pop]

What's the point of starting Green when Manu is out? Isn't the whole point of him starting to be able to bring Manu off the bench, so if there's no Manu on the bench, what prevents the not-so-mad scientist to experiment, I'd be very interested in how a KY Boris combo at the 2 and 3 would do...

It's pretty clear to me that the twin tower could use an extra playmaker to work better, and that playmaker doesn't have to be Manu...

[Paranoid Pop]

This is one of those teams where the refs have a really big say in who wins.

If the game starts the way it did in Memphis - with TD,Tiago and Parker getting hacked at will and instead of calling the fouls the refs let them play- it will result in turnovers for the spurs and the "tougher" grizz will have a greater chance of winning.

If the game is called tight in the beginning and the Spurs get their rhythm and the home crowd gets into it - the Spurs can get their offense to hum nicely and cruise to a win.

Tim didn't need to be touched to turn the ball over in the last game if we're being honest.

[EVAY]

The Memphis starters have two guys in the top ten steal category in the league this season. People are really going to have to be super careful, but it can be done.

[EVAY]

Mike Monroe's column in today's local paper had a statement in there that Tony Parker's season averages this year are better than any guards in nba history with the exception of Larry Bird. Tony is averaging 19+ ppg, 7+assists, over 51+% fg average, and over 42% from three point range. Those numbers are comparable to only Larry Bird, if Tony can keep them up. And let's face it, Tony doesn't probably play as many minutes as Bird did in his day.

Given that level of play I am amazed that Tony doesn't get any more respect from referees in this league than he does. If Kobe got hacked the way that Tony is hacked virtually every game, he would live at the foul line and the games would last 4 hours apiece. I am not saying that Tony is as good as Kobe; I am saying that he deserves more respect than he gets, and his stats show that.

[TD 21]

This is one of those rare games in an NBA season where two of the best teams in the league come in with equal motivation and at least one day rest. In other words, this is one of the biggest games of the season. I realize it's technically still just one of eighty-two and Ginobili is not playing, but I'd go so far as to say we'll learn a good amount about this team and where they're headed after this game.

I don't care about this being the start of three and four, this has got to be a max minutes (40 for Parker, 38 for Duncan, etc.) game, if necessary.

[dylankerouac]

Spurs by 5.

Seriously, despite winning against GSW and Spurs this month, this Grizzlies really look unmotivated..It all started with the trade talks. It's hard to play knowing that your team is a legit contender but your team rather go under luxuary tax than to give it just one more shot.

True, but they could also see this as one last hurrah with their current cast. I'm sure they'll be emotionally fired up to play the Spurs too. I hope the Spurs can bring energy too.

[hater]

LOL this is just another regular season game in the middle of the grind. outcome of it will mean nothing.

just hope for a good game and no injuries.

[crc21209]

Payback's a bitch. Hopefully the Spurs come out with some fire. TD has to have a good game along with TP in order for the Spurs to have a shot to win this game....

[Budkin]

Spurs get the home cooking and the win tonight. Fuck Memphis.

[timvp]

Is anyone else getting the Mavs game on FSSWHD? I got the pregame show on regular FSSW, though.







And why the hell do they spend the pregame show reading random tweets? If I wanted to read tweets, I'd go on Twitter, tbh.

[smackdaddy11]

Got the same thing. Hopefully just a tech issue. I've looked on Kens and regular Fox. No game. This better change.

[MR-Clutch]

Is anyone else getting the Mavs game on FSSWHD? I got the pregame show on regular FSSW, though.







And why the hell do they spend the pregame show reading random tweets? If I wanted to read tweets, I'd go on Twitter, tbh.

Seriously wtf? Will they fix this before the game starts?

[timvp]

This non-HD channel is straining my eyes.

#firstworldproblems

[MR-Clutch]

:lol

[EVAY]

The spurs are on what used to be Fox sports -southwest, (that channel number), but is now called fox sports san antonio.

It is 1756 on U-Verse. I don't know what it is on other things. You might have to look around. 1756 is HD. Non-hd is 756

[Manu-20]

Alright this should be a good game two of the best teams in the league going at it.

[CGD]

Damn it I thought espn was carrying this game. Why the F are they showing the piece of crap Mav-rockets game over Mem-SA??? Guess I'm relying on you guys yet again... #banishedtomichigan

[TDMVPDPOY]

2 days break, no excuse to lose this game...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Is anyone else getting the Mavs game on FSSWHD? I got the pregame show on regular FSSW, though.


I'm getting it on Fsshd but I'm in Canuck land so I'm not sure how much that helps you.




And why the hell do they spend the pregame show reading random tweets? If I wanted to read tweets, I'd go on Twitter, tbh.

[crc21209]

Is anyone else getting the Mavs game on FSSWHD? I got the pregame show on regular FSSW, though.





And why the hell do they spend the pregame show reading random tweets? If I wanted to read tweets, I'd go on Twitter, tbh.

At least you get the Spurs game, even if it is in standard definition. I'm from Del Rio, and there they always show the Spurs games. But I'm in San Angelo during the week because I'm in college here, and I never know when they're going to show the game here. For example, on Sunday they did show the Spurs game here on Fox Sports Southwest Plus. (They show the Mavs on FSSW) But today they are showing College Basketball: Auburn vs. Arkansas. I'm fucking pissed, I hate when this happens. I have to look for a link on the net. And then Friday and Saturday they are showing the games here. It's like some days they do, and some days they don't.

[timvp]

The spurs are on what used to be Fox sports -southwest, (that channel number), but is now called fox sports san antonio.

It is 1756 on U-Verse. I don't know what it is on other things. You might have to look around. 1756 is HD. Non-hd is 756

Time Warner here. I got non-HD on 26. Can't find HD :depressed

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Sorry I am typin from my phone, messed up the format of my previous post

[DesignatedT]

Spurs 98
Grizz 90

[EVAY]

Time Warner here. I got non-HD on 26. Can't find HD :depressed

Did you look at channel 150 for hd on Time Warner?

[Th'Pusher]

What channel is the game on? Getting mavs/rockets on fssw on time Warner...

[timvp]

Did you look at channel 150 for hd on Time Warner?

Yeah, it's showing the Mavs vs. Rockets.

[Th'Pusher]

Never mind...

[EVAY]

Yeah, it's showing the Mavs vs. Rockets.

how idiotic since that game is on espn tonight, isn't it?

[timvp]

What channel is the game on? Getting mavs/rockets on fssw on time Warner...

Try the standard definition of FSSW (26 on TW).

[Th'Pusher]

Try the standard definition of FSSW (26 on TW).
:tu

[EVAY]

how idiotic since that game is on espn tonight, isn't it?

Sounds like TW has decided to cater to the combined markets of Dallas/Houston vs. S.A., yes?

[DPG21920]

Try the standard definition of FSSW (26 on TW).

I have TW and it's on HD channel 1639 (FOXHD). Try searching in the channel hd catalog. Type " NBA Basketball" and you should find it.

[ace3g]

Lets see what the first guard subs are.

[timvp]

Oh well. Time to go ol' school.

*squints*

[TDMVPDPOY]

LOL PARKER

[EVAY]

Good start for Tim

[loveforthegame]

Nice to see Duncan hitting the outside jumper early.

[ace3g]

and 1 for TP

[TDMVPDPOY]

bailout on parker

[Th'Pusher]

Oh well. Time to go ol' school.

*squints*
Not sure how I watched sports without hd. It was only a few years ago, but man this sucks.

[ffadicted]

That looked like a travel in the tp and1 tbh

[ace3g]

green finishing at the basket, good sign

[Manu-20]

fuck yeah loving the start to this game.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

spurs D looking good so far tbh the O looks good too imho

[EVAY]

That looked like a travel in the tp and1 tbh

I think the foul bumped him and made it look like a travel.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I see the Grizzlies terrible defense from the Mavs and Clippers games have carried over to this game.

[spurraider21]

ugh... i hate living in los angeles and not having league pass. bootleg quality stream it is

[timtonymanu]

Great energy by the starters so far. Something that was lacking lately.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Lookin good so far, but why does freakin Trick or Treat Tony Allen always suddenly gain the ability to play offense against us when he's usually atrocious on that end? :pctoss

[spurraider21]

leonard with sticky hands. splitter with the butterfingers that time

[bklynspursfan]

Hopefully the worry about Timmy will be gone after tonight. Its clear he just needed rest

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

ugh... i hate living in los angeles and not having league pass. bootleg quality stream it is

Simple solution - BUY LP! :lmao

[timvp]

Green misses a dunk per par.

[ffadicted]

Green lol can't make layups, can't make dunks, jesus

[timvp]

Smoooooooooooth, Kawhi.

[spurraider21]

Thats the shot Kawhi needs to continue to develop. cant just be backdoor cuts and spot ups

[Bill_Brasky]

Is Green fucking serious with that dunk miss? Absolutely scrubby.

[Manu-20]

Dam stupid foul kawhi.

[spurraider21]

the more kawhi gets involved, the better off we are

[timvp]

Kawhi is beasting in multiple facets :tu

[spurraider21]

Timmy trying to be stylish by NOT banking it from his spot :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

these fkn clowns are makn most of their baskets with a hand in their face...fkn hell, stop fluking these contested shots...

[Brunodf]

D looking good

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Kawhi Leonard, I love you.

Timmy looking good too :tu

[ace3g]

Neal at SG, good sign

[Uriel]

Timmy trying to be stylish by NOT banking it from his spot :lol
I would appreciate it if you could PM me a link of this bootleg quality stream. Thanks.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

It's stupid too double team imo

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Nice spin by Rudy. Should made that dunk.

[grjr]

Spurs game on ch 150 now.

[ElNono]

we play scared to these guys.... I was watching them against the Clips a few nights ago, and they actually kinda sucked... at home too

[ElNono]

zbo turns into kareem against us smh

[ffadicted]

That was nice by jax

[ace3g]

damn, all that and then let that happen...

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol wheres the fkn defense

[timtonymanu]

Seriously. Bad turn of events after a good start.

[DPG21920]

I love watching these two teams play.

[TDMVPDPOY]

yo tony wheres the defense

[ace3g]

Pop you need to sub Parker eventually, can't be playing the entire quarter

[Bill_Brasky]

3 white jerseys in the paint and Gay gets the dunk putback.

:pctoss

[RD2191]

lol this team is garbage

[byrdman31]

It's on the HD channel now

[DatBoyGood]

Why don't they ever have spurs vs grizz on Tnt or Espn for regular season games?? It always comes down to a good finish

[EVAY]

Why don't they ever have spurs grizz on Tnt or Espn for regular season games?? It always comes down to a good finish

two small market teams...not much revenue there

[Russ]

11-3 rebound defecit.

[ace3g]

Patty back up PG

[Southwest Texas Fan]

I hope we don't meet these guys in the playoffs.

[Cry Havoc]

SPLITTER FROM JAX

[ace3g]

there we go Splitter!!!

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao Cliff jumping in the first quarter. Pathetic. How do you guys call yourselves fans?

[Cry Havoc]

Bullshit charge.

[j0hnng0]

solid start to the 2nd quarter

[DPG21920]

Dis Grizz shooting :wow

[Cry Havoc]

Jax came to play.

[Bill_Brasky]

These faggots make every jumper against us

[benfti]

lol Mills in and straight away we are running on a +4

[ace3g]

Diaw!!

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Come on Neal.

[ElNono]

:lmao Cliff jumping in the first quarter. Pathetic. How do you guys call yourselves fans?


Bullshit charge.

:lol

[timtonymanu]

These faggots make every jumper against us

Lots of these shots have been so fluky.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:lol they all ways knock down bullshit jumpers against the spurs

[Cry Havoc]

:lol

Well it WAS. :lol

[ace3g]

SJax to Diaw!!!

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Nice assist to Diaw.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:lol they all ways knock down bullshit jumpers against the spurs

[Southwest Texas Fan]

And 1 for Tim.

[Cry Havoc]

Fuck that fucking flopping little bitch. Get the fuck out of our arena you pussy.

[ElNono]

home cooking feels good man

[EVAY]

Third on Gasol

[ace3g]

right foot clearly in the circle

[Trainwreck2100]

They make bulshit jumpers spurs make layups, gonna be one of those nights

[Manu-20]

LOL gasol.

[Cry Havoc]

home cooking feels good man

He was falling before there was even contact. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

saying teams are fluking shots against the spurs is bullshit, they either have improved there shooting or the spurs are just playing shitty defense

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Man Arthur kills us.

[Cry Havoc]

God damn refs shut the fuck up.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

That was a shitty call.

[Johnny RIngo]

saying teams are fluking shots against the spurs is bullshit, they either have improved there shooting or the spurs are just playing shitty defense

Did you watch the Grizzlies against the Mavs or Clippers? Those bullshit jumpers weren't falling against them - hence they get blown out by both those teams.

[Cry Havoc]

JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAX

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Capt Jack

[timtonymanu]

Jack, sons.

[Cry Havoc]

Did you watch the Grizzlies against the Mavs or Clippers? Those bullshit jumpers weren't falling against them - hence they get blown out by both those teams.

Seriously. Bullshit.


NEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL. FUCK you Memphis.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Neal with the deep three.

[bklynspursfan]

Defense is a joke tonight thus far, hope it tightens up

[ace3g]

Diaw baseline spin!!!

[Cry Havoc]

Wow this Grizzlies team is absolutely bitchmade tonight.

[timtonymanu]

Jack is so boss.

[TDMVPDPOY]

just the home team gettin fav calls...grizz will adjust and continue to the bitchfest thats the spurs

[keywester]

Looks like Mills has decided to play PG.

[NRHector]

Wow this Grizzlies team is absolutely bitchmade tonight.

is too early let's wait until the 4th

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Thank goodness the Grizzlies are hitting their shots because the Spurs are getting anything they want against the Grizzlies defense.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

2nd unit got the O going, then Timmy came in and they started playing D as well, now we're back to square. Great job by the bench!

[timtonymanu]

Defense is a joke tonight thus far, hope it tightens up

Grizzlies D looks pretty pathetic too.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Poor Patty can't buy a bucket. He really wants to be an NBA quality player, and he looked like one in Portland, but he's really a 3rd stringer when on a good team, sadly.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Man Arthur kills us.

And freakin Trick or Treat Tony. Both those guys seem to excel against us.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Boris need to shoot it more.

[ace3g]

surprised Diaw is taking that step in jumper, usually passes after pump faking on the 3

[Cry Havoc]

Grizzlies hit a bank shot from 3 after the buzzer. That's how much shit they're throwing in now.

[timtonymanu]

lol Ellington even with a fluke shot after the buzzer

[ace3g]

even though it was shot clock, he still banked that in...

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao Memphis fighting over boards.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I don't think there's any team in the league worse in recognizing a low shot clock than the Grizzlies.

[TDMVPDPOY]

rudy gay trying to hand this game to the spurs

[DatBoyGood]

:lol

[ElNono]

Jack is so boss.

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/33121986.jpg

[bklynspursfan]

Grizzlies D looks pretty pathetic too.

That's true. I guess that's one positive take. Its just like little mistakes they're making. Its looked better the last few possessions

[keywester]

Poor Patty can't buy a bucket. He really wants to be an NBA quality player, and he looked like one in Portland, but he's really a 3rd stringer when on a good team, sadly.
Strange...he didn't shoot but had 3 assists in 5 min.

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao Grizzlies defense.

[ace3g]

more great passing

[timtonymanu]

I really hope Baynes comes by soon so we can officially have that 4th big.

[ace3g]

Splitter to Diaw!!

[Bill_Brasky]

Boris/Jack doin lots of work for us.

[Clipper Nation]

saying teams are fluking shots against the spurs is bullshit, they either have improved there shooting or the spurs are just playing shitty defense

The Grizzlies aren't a great shooting team at all (24th in the league in team FG%, 23rd in team TS%, 26th in team eFG%), so their 57.1% shooting so far tonight is uncharacteristic and a statistical fluke, tbh....

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Strange...he didn't shoot but had 3 assists in 5 min.

He bricked a shot as well, but it was more a comment about his recent games.

[Cry Havoc]

What the fuck is this.

[ElNono]

time for our own bullshit shots

[Bill_Brasky]

Worse than FIFA refs.

[Manu-20]

Wow what a bs call on tiago

[ace3g]

ref calls the foul millisecond after Randolph catches ball...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Total BS call on Splitter. He gets a lot of those unfortunately.

[EVAY]

Nicely done, Diaw!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why doesn't Boris attack like this ALL THE TIME???

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol bailout for tp..fck the hero

[Manu-20]

How the fuck is that not a shooting foul for parker just bs.

[ace3g]

Diaw!!! Croissant

[Southwest Texas Fan]

That should have been a shooting foul.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bayless look like Boozer's brother. :lmao

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

retarded refs

[EVAY]

wut?

[bklynspursfan]

Gay fouled kawhi. Wtf

[ElNono]

can't get a call tonight... we need to keep getting stops

[timtonymanu]

lol fuck you Arthur

[TDMVPDPOY]

hahahaa grizz retarded plays

[benfti]

He bricked a shot as well, but it was more a comment about his recent games.


wasnt that Neal? Boxscore showing Patty hasnt put up a shot

[Cry Havoc]

Fuck.

You.

Refs.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

timmy isnt classy enough to be a spur

[ffadicted]

shiiiiiiiiiii

[Floyd Pacquiao]

tim shooting way better than gets hit with a bullshit tech

[TDMVPDPOY]

tim duncan throwing the game away with tech....tosb

[Bill_Brasky]

Just terrible.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Timmy with the tech

[ElNono]

they call tiki taki shit on ZBo and we can't get a call after getting mugged

[TDMVPDPOY]

another bailout call for tp...fkn pass it out

[timtonymanu]

Didn't someone in the thread say one of the refs is a ref that reffed our Game 6 last year?

[ElNono]

danny, get a fucking board

[Cry Havoc]

Didn't someone in the thread say one of the refs is a ref that coached our Game 6 last year?

:wow

[TDMVPDPOY]

makn tony allen look like a legend out there

[Robz4000]

The officiating in this game is a joke

[NRHector]

can get the fucking Spurs get a damn rebound?

[Clipper Nation]

they call tiki taki shit on ZBo and we can't get a call after getting mugged

That's the most annoying thing about playing the Grizzlies.... they're allowed to be as physical as they want, but the other team always gets called for the most ticky-tack shit, tbh...

[timtonymanu]

:wow

meant to say reffed. :lol

[timtonymanu]

Hit your free throws, damn.

[Cry Havoc]

meant to say reffed. :lol

I didn't even see the error. :lol

Fuck him. What a piece of shit.

[ElNono]

wtf gary

[CGD]

Grizz are the best team in the league at frustrating TP. It's evident. I really like this team.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

With Gasol out much of the first half, second half will be a lot tougher.

[ffadicted]

Feels lke we should be up 10+ tbh

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs just SHITTING on the asshat officiating.

Oh, and the griz too.

[timtonymanu]

Kawhi Leonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnard

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Spurs are going to need to play hard for 48 minutes.

[Budkin]

Grizz getting the same calls here they did at home.

[boutons_deux]

Grizz just love playing the Spurs, full of confidence.

[NRHector]

Spurs are going to need to play hard for 48 minutes.

uh 24 is half time already

[Boomersgold]

Missed the first half. How did Patty go?

[Brunodf]

Refs with their usual 10-15 points swing in Grizzlies favor

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Missed the first half. How did Patty go?

Was part of a lineup that sparked a run that got us back into the game, but can't shoot for shit as per usual.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

ZBo looks like fat Eddie Winslow.

[NRHector]

Refs with their usual 10-15 points swing in Grizzlies favor

do you think it has anything to do with the halloween pic of Joey Crawford?

[timtonymanu]

I didn't even see the error. :lol

Fuck him. What a piece of shit.

Just looked it up. Yes, Rodney Mott is officiating tonight. He also reffed Game 6.

[Boomersgold]

Was part of a lineup that sparked a run that got us back into the game, but can't shoot for shit as per usual.

Fair enough. I wouldn't say "as per usual though". His shooting percentage isn't that bad for a guard (47%).

[Cry Havoc]

I've never seen a team get shafted at home quite like the Spurs do. It's hard to fathom. What's the over/under on the $$$ worth of property Stern destroyed in his house every time the Spurs went to the finals?

[Robz4000]

Jesus, how does Tim only have one rebound?

[timtonymanu]

Was part of a lineup that sparked a run that got us back into the game, but can't shoot for shit as per usual.

Not really fair to criticize Patty's shot tonight since he didn't get off an attempt. I've actually been critical of his PG play this year, but he did his job in that quarter.

[Johnny RIngo]

Grizz getting the same calls here they did at home.

Seriously, what the fuck do Spurs have to do to get calls go their way in their own stadium. Terrible officials.

[Cry Havoc]

Just looked it up. Yes, Rodney Mott is officiating tonight. He also reffed Game 6.

"On January 12, 2007, Mott was suspended for three games after making obscene gestures and using obscenities toward fans during a game"

And this guy was allowed to keep his job.

Fuck you Stern, you fat fucking bag of shit.

[Trainwreck2100]

Jesus, how does Tim only have one rebound?

grizz ain't fucking missing

[keywester]

Was part of a lineup that sparked a run that got us back into the game, but can't shoot for shit as per usual.

ESPN stats say he was 0/0 shooting? I quess that means he "can't shoot for shit"

[HarlemHeat37]

Anybody that consistently watches the NBA should know that Memphis gets more calls than any team outside of OKC, tbh..

It's not necessarily preferrential treatment, but attributed more to their physicality and reputation..

[Cry Havoc]

Anybody that consistently watches the NBA should know that Memphis gets more calls than any team outside of OKC, tbh..

It's not necessarily preferrential treatment, but attributed more to their physicality and reputation..

HH37 sighting.

[RD2191]

can you sue the nba? or would we end up in some desert in nevada?

[Southwest Texas Fan]

"On January 12, 2007, Mott was suspended for three games after making obscene gestures and using obscenities toward fans during a game"

And this guy was allowed to keep his job.

Fuck you Stern, you fat fucking bag of shit.

No shit! Wow

[Capt Bringdown]

Good news: Spurs shooting 64%
Not so good news: They're only up 3 and Memphis is shooting 53%

Memphis at full strength is a extremely tough opponent. They've got our number IMO.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

ESPN stats say he was 0/0 shooting? I quess that means he "can't shoot for shit"

Have you been watching the game? I have. ESPN is wrong. He took at a shot. I remember it.

As I said when I answered you before, it was a more general comment about his horrid shooting for weeks now. He can't buy a bucket. I wish he could, I want him to succeed, but he's not going to get there unless he can make the wide-open shots he's gifted.

[Johnny RIngo]

Good news: Spurs shooting 64%
Not so good news: They're only up 3 and Memphis is shooting 53%

Memphis at full strength is a extremely tough opponent. They've got our number IMO.

Spurs aren't at full strength tonight

[ace3g]

Hopefully Diaw doesn't take his foot off the gas in 2nd half, already has 12 pts

[TDfan2007]

Good news: Spurs shooting 64%
Not so good news: They're only up 3 and Memphis is shooting 53%

Memphis at full strength is a extremely tough opponent. They've got our number IMO.

Any team with a good defensive center and athletic guards will give us trouble.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Fair enough. I wouldn't say "as per usual though". His shooting percentage isn't that bad for a guard (47%).

You're right. I'm surprised he's shooting 47% for the season, must've made a lot of shots early, because he hasn't made many lately. (2-8, 0-1, 1-3, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 1-3, 1-1, 3-4, 5-8, 19-42 past 10 games he's played, but take out those last two against Dallas and Denver and he's 11-30 over past 8 games which is what I'm talking about).

[Clipper Nation]

Anybody that consistently watches the NBA should know that Memphis gets more calls than any team outside of OKC, tbh..
Lakers are up there, too...


It's not necessarily preferrential treatment, but attributed more to their physicality and reputation..
There's definitely an element of Stern wanting to shut up the small-market critics of the league by pimping a small-market team, tbh...

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol san antonio suns blaming refs....

[Johnny RIngo]

Lakers are up there, too...


There's definitely an element of Stern wanting to shut up the small-market critics of the league by pimping a small-market team, tbh...

Memphis Grizzlies are the Lakers's farm team so it makes sense that they'd receive special treatment over any other small market.

[Brunodf]

lol san antonio suns blaming refs....

Never go full retard

[TDfan2007]

It's not easy to officiate the Grizzlies. Much like Sloan's Jazz teams they play with a ton of physicality. Can't call every foul.

[Johnny RIngo]

lol san antonio suns blaming refs....

Spurs points in the paint: 22
Grizzlies points in the paint: 14

Yeah, but keep pretending we're a jump shooting team when it's the Grizzlies making the flukey shots tonight.

[NRHector]

Grizz just love playing the Spurs, full of confidence.

yeah because the fucking refs give them confidence

[urunobili]

Conley owns Parker SO bad... :depressed

[Jumi]

Just catching the game! Diaw's actually shooting the ball!!! Goddamn!!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's not easy to officiate the Grizzlies. Much like Sloan's Jazz teams they play with a ton of physicality. Can't call every foul.

Doesn't add up though - why let them get away with being physical and penalise Tiago for holding his ground? They should be consistent - that 's all any fan ever wants. Gonna not call it on the Grizz, apply the same rule to us.

[Johnny RIngo]

Conley owns Parker SO bad... :depressed

Sad to say, but the offense looked better with Parker on the bench

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why isn't Boris always as offensively assertive as he's been tonight?

He does this once every 5-7 games and it helps the team enormously, so why not do it every second game?

[Capt Bringdown]

When your opponent is getting all the calls AND shooting lights out, maybe it's time to look at what you're doing.
You have to beat your opponent or they will beat you.
Spurs seem perpetually back-footed against good teams. There's a reason for it, and it has little to do with the opponents merely shooting well and supposedly getting preferential treatment from the refs.