Game Thread: Spurs vs Suns - Jan. 26 @ 7:30 PM CST

[ace3g]

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[capek]

Any word from the twitterverse on Pop and Timmy's availability for this game?

[da_suns_fan]

First time some of you will get to see the force that is Michael Beasley.

I keep the games entertaining by counting the amount of horrible shots both he and Shannon Brown take every night. Over/under is around 7 (combined). More if Beasley actually get minutes.

Ive never seen a player who feels he needs to shoot EVERY TIME he touches the ball, but thats Michael Beasley.

[playblair]

ace edit ur op & add in blair he deserves it ................

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

This is off-topic but we should win our next 5 games. The Pistons game might be tough though.
And I've seen Beasley in Minnesota. He is is selfish and is garbage in every aspect except for the occasional game (1 in 30?) where he looks like a #2 pick.

[Trainwreck2100]

the bane pain train part 2

[LakerHater]

Tim Duncan (sore left knee) and Gregg Popovich (sick) will both miss tonight's Spurs-Suns game, 3rd straight.

[AusSpur]

Beasley's PER has gone down every year since his rookie season, unfortunately he will never become the player his talent suggested he could.

I'll be interested how Splitter defends Scola, I still remember him abusing Blair with his jumpshot everytime we played against him when he was with Houston.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Duncan and Pop out again. Not sure what's going on there...

[Texas_Ranger]

well that sucks...

[DesignatedT]

3 days off after tonight. Might as well let Duncan keep resting. Should be able to win without him. Not sure what is going on with Pop. Hope he's alright.

[shyne]

The flu this year ain't no joke, pop probably got that wild strain.

[timtonymanu]

I'm not worried about Pop. Maybe he wants to be 100% before he goes near the team again.

Duncan, on the other hand, I'm somewhat concerned. Maybe he was just told to take the weekend off. I'll be panicked if he's not good to go against Charlotte.

[Strategic]

and in other game related news, Aron Baynes probably will not be inbounding the ball tonight?

[Juggity]

Pop probably does have the flu. If he's still feeling sick, it's best for him to stay home rather than pass it to the whole team.

Tim was never going to play either game of the back-to-back, though. I'm sure that was determined days ago. He both needs the rest and deserves it.

[TIMMYD!]

I'm not worried about Pop. Maybe he wants to be 100% before he goes near the team again. Duncan, on the other hand, I'm somewhat concerned. Maybe he was just told to take the weekend off. I'll be panicked if he's not good to go against Charlotte.
Im sure the whole Stern thing is whats making it harder to communicate whats really going on.

[GB20]

i bet you timmy is fine but this is the right opportunity for him to rest without giving explanation to stern.

[LakerHater]

Whos restin him since Coach Pop is at home?

[Brunodf]

Suns by 4

[chapnis]

Maybe Tim is resting but Pop just won't say because of restgate? It doesn't sound too bad either way.

[Strategic]

Maybe someone should call the Maharaja and find out if he's had a mid 60's, short fused, doesn't like to be ask questions sort of fellow pay a visit this week?

[ace3g]

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[Obstructed_View]

Maybe Tim is resting but Pop just won't say because of restgate? It doesn't sound too bad either way.

If you can't pick when to rest Timmy, then giving him a mini vacation in the middle of the season as soon as you have an excuse is probably the best way to go about it. I wonder if the two of them are swimming in the VI.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Bud on Pop's health: "He's better, but still not great. He still wants to keep the team protected and safe."

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) Budenholzer said decision to hold Duncan out tonight was made mostly by Duncan himself, in consultation with team docs.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Bud on Duncan's knee: "It's still not something that's serious."

[DapDaGenius]

3 days off after tonight. Might as well let Duncan keep resting. Should be able to win without him. Not sure what is going on with Pop. Hope he's alright.

During yesterday's game Bonner said Pop was "Sick"(he did air quotes every time he mentioned "sick"). I think he is fine, he isn't really sick. Or maybe Bonner was joking and he is really sick. lol But I think there is nothing to worry about.

[capek]

During yesterday's game Bonner said Pop was "Sick"(he did air quotes every time he mentioned "sick"). I think he is fine, he isn't really sick. Or maybe Bonner was joking and he is really sick. lol But I think there is nothing to worry about.

Typically when someone is attempting a joke, it's best not to take what they say literally...

[ace3g]

so how many mid range jumpers does Scola hit vs Spurs tonight?

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN Bud said the fact Spurs have 3 days off after tonight made decision to sit Tim Duncan easier.

JMcDonald_SAEN Budenholzer: "You put all this rest together, hopefully it's a good thing for him."


JMcDonald_SAEN Budenholzer said he made only one request of Pop in their latest phone chat: "Can I get at least one game with Tim Duncan?"

[DapDaGenius]

Typically when someone is attempting a joke, it's best not to take what they say literally...

:rolleyes

[playblair]

so how many mid range jumpers does Scola hit vs Spurs tonight?

blair will contain scola ............. blair will have back to back 20+ pt games ..........

[ace3g]

blair will contain scola ............. blair will have back to back 20+ pt games ..........

The Baynes Effect

[capek]

:rolleyes

Ya, my feelings exactly.

[capek]

Alright, GSG! :flag:

[Juggity]

slow start offensively

[chapnis]

Boris Neal?

[Juggity]

Tony Parker's offensive arsenal has grown this season

[DapDaGenius]

Ya, my feelings exactly.

Well it's a small world now isn't it? Try not to take it so serious next time...:p:

[siraulo23]

great start from tp

[Spurs Brazil]

Great start by Tony

[GB20]

:flag:

[SpursIndonesia]

TP's hot !

[capek]

Well it's a small world now isn't it? Try not to take it so serious next time...:p:

:td Joke interpretation is serious business!!




:lol :)

[ace3g]

Diaw!!!

[NickiRasgo]

Diaw!

[ace3g]

Master Splitter!!

[NickiRasgo]

SJAX 3!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

parker wants to score 30 today

[Juggity]

Jax giving up on D what he provided on O

[NickiRasgo]

Tony!

[GB20]

fucking suns came to play tonight

[DapDaGenius]

:td Joke interpretation is serious business!!




:lol :)


:deadhorse
Who even said I took it literally in the first place(B/c I clearly didn't)? That is what is really funny here. :lol :p:

[timtonymanu]

Suns hitting everything

[JingleJangleJingle]

fuck why are they trying...they are not making the playoffs why can't they just tank.

[Spurs Brazil]

Terrible D so far, especially by Jax

[RD2191]

spurs need to pick it up on defense

[DapDaGenius]

spurs need to pick it up on defense

As always

[timtonymanu]

Stupid shot by Manu, bailed out by Telfair.

[JRHernandez88]

:flag:

[SpursIndonesia]

TOSB Manu. :(

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Jax open in the corner? Why not shoot it

[DapDaGenius]

Cringe every time Neal takes a shot

[Cry Havoc]

If Manu would have hit that.... :lol full court skyhook

[SpursIndonesia]

Neal's just a low percentage chucker nowadays. :(

[timvp]

Blair is a damn good passer for someone who doesn't exactly have the world's best basketball IQ.

[timtonymanu]

Damn, almost play of the year. :lol

[carina_gino20]

#LetBonnerShoot

[Strategic]

Damn Neal, I'm beginning to wonder if he will be a one stop NBA player, and that stop is about over?

[Brunodf]

:lolNeal instant offense

[scanry]

Need to tighten the D.

[HI-FI]

if Ginobili's shot went in, El Nono's dick would've exploded.

[manufan10]

Red Mamba!

[ElNono]

do not like turd towers

[Trainwreck2100]

Bonner just shit on timvp

[Obstructed_View]

Someone should tell Spike Lee that he's way too old to still be dressing like Mars Blackmon.

[Warlord23]

Team is asleep on D, and Bud needs to get De Colo or Mills in there if Neal continues to miss

[Obstructed_View]

Bonner just shit on timvp

By hitting a single shot? What did I miss?

[scanry]

Man Bonner is just weird. Red Mamba and I believe Kobe gave him that nick.

[Skoobz]

Finally ive found a stream with Sean commentating.....praise the lord!!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

By hitting a single shot? What did I miss?

timvp knows

[RD2191]

man beasley better not go off on us

[NickiRasgo]

SJax hurt again?

[ElNono]

love jax

[Skoobz]

Jax lookin to get outta his funk in this game?

[NickiRasgo]

Red Mamba!

[milkyway21]

this 2nd squad is really good..the Spurs reserves are good

[DapDaGenius]

Marqueef is a decent player.

[Obstructed_View]

timvp knows

But I'm asking you. I'm sure you think it's remarkably clever. Don't be shy.

[manufan10]

Just Neal with it!

[Obstructed_View]

Wasn't that a walk?

[Obstructed_View]

Wasn't that a charge?

[DapDaGenius]

Damn I was hoping Green was hurt.

[Obstructed_View]

Wasn't that a foul?

[TheSkeptic]

Wasn't that a charge?

Give up on NBA officiating. I've been much more calm watching games ever since I did it.

[Skoobz]

i thought so

[Spurs Brazil]

How the fuck Zarba still has a job. He's terrible

[Strategic]

Spurs have a chance to put some distance between now and halftime.

[PingPong]

Blair's beast mode already deactived?

[JingleJangleJingle]

lol why can't we get any kind of homecooking

[Obstructed_View]

Give up on NBA officiating. I've been much more calm watching games ever since I did it.

I'm the first to say that the NBA is the hardest game in the world to officiate, but when a guy jumps up without letting go of the ball or pushes a guy to the floor, those aren't really tough calls. :lol

[Skoobz]

TD dress up to the max!

[Brunodf]

:lolNeal airball layup

[SpursIndonesia]

Neal's straight up chucking, damn with other teammates .....

[TheSkeptic]

I'm the first to say that the NBA is the hardest game in the world to officiate, but when a guy jumps up without letting go of the ball or pushes a guy to the floor, those aren't really tough calls. :lol

Oh I agree. Believe it or not, I'm actually very forgiving when it comes to referees making mistakes. But in the NBA it's like they're purposely trying to screw teams over. That's a lot less sympathetic to me.

[Obstructed_View]

Worst. Assist. Ever.

[Trainwreck2100]

But I'm asking you. I'm sure you think it's remarkably clever. Don't be shy.


Does Bonner ever hit if the buzzer is looming?

[JingleJangleJingle]

yikes

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol it's so cute watching Danny Green attempt to create his own offense..

[DapDaGenius]

When will we trade the rapist?

[Obstructed_View]

See, Train, that WAS clever. I'm glad I asked.

Bonner also got me because I was sure he couldn't hit a three when the score was close.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Jax with a massive travel, tbh..how did they miss that?..

[Obstructed_View]

:lol it's so cute watching Danny Green attempt to create his own offense..

I always hear Sean's voice saying "Tragic Johnson". :lol

[timtonymanu]

Did Jack just flex? :lol

[NickiRasgo]

Jack lookin' good.

[Obstructed_View]

:lol Jax with a massive travel, tbh..how did they miss that?..

And strangely, it's not the most blatant travel that they missed in this quarter.

[JingleJangleJingle]

:lol Jax with a massive travel, tbh..how did they miss that?..

so if your fouled and travel during the continuation it doesn't count?

[scanry]

:lol Jax with a massive travel, tbh..how did they miss that?..

Like 5 steps tbh.

[Obstructed_View]

Did Jack just flex? :lol

I believe it's called Kapernicking©.

[Skoobz]

Jax pulling TP spins

Yup he flexed

[timtonymanu]

All these fucking Spur killers

[Strategic]

beasley you suck!

[JingleJangleJingle]

lol Michael "Jordan" Beasley jesus fucking christ i hate lottery teams

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Beasley showing up for like the 3rd time all year, tbh..

[Trainwreck2100]

lol Beasley is so shitty he gets the pity team applause

[Warlord23]

Green guarding Beasley :lol

[timtonymanu]

Of course this fucker shows up against us.

[NickiRasgo]

Beasley beasting.

[loveforthegame]

This is unreal. :lol

[Brunodf]

Put Ginobili in, there is no ball movement

[Nathan89]

Looks like L. Hunter has had a influence on Telfair. At least his pressing reminded me of Hunter.

[RD2191]

the mandatory scrub going off

[Obstructed_View]

Can't believe Splitter didn't get called for that. Could it be he has finally arrived?

[manufan10]

Great team defense on that possession.

[Strategic]

nice defense

[timtonymanu]

Beautiful D!

[Spurs Brazil]

good D

[Warlord23]

Can't believe Splitter didn't get called for that. Could it be he has finally arrived?

+1 ... I immediately thought offensive foul on Splitter when I heard the whistle

[PingPong]

Tiago Scola's dad fouling the guy he was named after.

:wow

[TheSkeptic]

+1 ... I immediately thought offensive foul on Splitter when I heard the whistle

It looked like he thought the same thing before he saw the call. :lol

[manufan10]

:lol Manu's body on that pass to Kawhi.

[Obstructed_View]

It looked like he thought the same thing before he saw the call. :lol

He didn't do anything wrong, but when there's a tie-up it seems like he's always the one who gets tagged. Gotta enjoy the home cookin' when it happens.

[Obstructed_View]

:lol Manu's body on that pass to Kawhi.

That was the worst alley-oop I've ever seen.

[Dex]

This is like a game from the 7-seconds-or-less era.

[LakerHater]

DAMN Tiago!!!

[Strategic]

Dam Tiago

[Obstructed_View]

How Parker's able to score boggles the mind sometimes.

[timvp]

Tiago shoots 90% from the court and then misses those two ....

[jimbo]

lol tiago, that was terrible

[timtonymanu]

smh Tiago, go strong.

[Reck]

ROFL how in the shit do you missed 2 wide open layups like that? Splitter is a jokeeeeeee

[Cry Havoc]

Oh, Splitter.

Halftime. Gonna watch the UFC main event.

[Obstructed_View]

Tiago pulling a Rodman tbh.

[RD2191]

DUNK THAT SHIT, HOW MANY FUCKING TIMES, SHIT

[Brunodf]

Are u kidding me Tiago?

[LakerHater]

I jus tuned in & saw Manu drive & Tiago miss 2 point blank shots!

[DapDaGenius]

LOL Tiago, he'll get it together after Coach scolds him by smacking him in the penis.

[Strategic]

At least Splitter picked up an extra board on that debacle?

[TheSkeptic]

I can't believe he missed those.

[LakerHater]

Stat paddin Tiago :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Splitter can make a sweeping shot where he switched hands in mid-motion, under Gortat's arm, but he misses a wide open layup..

[Spurs Brazil]

I hope we see some defense in the 2nd half. A lot of open looks for the Suns

[TDMVPDPOY]

Hey clowns, u know jax, why is he always adjustiing the headband, his not receding....

[carina_gino20]

This would be a blowout if the Spurs could've remembered how to play defense. Save for that one time, it doesn't look like they're trying so hard.

[Mugen]

Is it me or did Tim look like he had a pretty pronounced limp there walking into the tunnel?

[Brunodf]

Oh, Splitter.

Halftime. Gonna watch the UFC main event.

Its over, Glover defeated Rampage

[TDMVPDPOY]

isnt ROYAL RUMBLE ON TODAY?

[Cry Havoc]

Its over, Glover beat Rampage

Dodson Johnson?

I wouldn't pay to see Rampage anymore. Dude has been washed up for a while.

[TheSkeptic]

I hope we see some defense in the 2nd half. A lot of open looks for the Suns

I think so. Beasley and Dudley in particular have really hurt the Spurs tonight.

[manufan10]

isnt ROYAL RUMBLE ON TODAY?

Not for another 22 hours.

[RD2191]

wtf, they added a point lol

[Brunodf]

Dodson Johnson?

I wouldn't pay to see Rampage anymore. Dude has been washed up for a while.

Ahh, the flyweight guys...

[Strategic]

manu two ruled a trey. add 1

[TheSkeptic]

Is it me or did Tim look like he had a pretty pronounced limp there walking into the tunnel?

TD was the one who made the choice to sit out. Maybe it still doesn't feel completely right to him. From what people are saying, I gather that his knee needs rest.

[LakerHater]

Manu's 3!

[DapDaGenius]

So why is this taking so long?

[Strategic]

I doubt if TD's goldbricking. concerning

[Cry Havoc]

Ahh, the flyweight guys...

Give me technique over power any day, just like watching the Spurs in basketball. Would you rather watch flawless execution or someone throw a dunk down 12 times in a game?

[SpursIndonesia]

Let's hope the Suns will remember in the 2nd half that they're supposed to tank this season.

[Spurs Brazil]

danmccarneysaen Manu's long jumper was a 3, Spurs actually leading 59-56 at the break

[TheSkeptic]

Let's hope the Suns will remember in the 2nd half that they're supposed to tank this season.

Or the Spurs can just beat them. ;)

[Strategic]

Damn, forced to listen to suns play by play team and still don't know who i'm listening to.

[SpursIndonesia]

Or the Spurs can just beat them. ;)

It's the injury concern mate, these sucky teams keep trying so hard when they have no bussiness of winning, especially on the road, that's unnecessary thing to push.

[JingleJangleJingle]

unreal

[Brunodf]

Give me technique over power any day, just like watching the Spurs in basketball. Would you rather watch flawless execution or someone throw a dunk down 12 times in a game?

I would rather watch technique+power...

[DapDaGenius]

Damn Beasley looks like a fuckin' bum.

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs are tired.

[timtonymanu]

Ugh. Come on, play defense.

[SPIDER2311]

Baynes for some height and muscle. patty for some energy PLEASE

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn Green, leave Dudley open all the time

[SpursIndonesia]

Spurs are tired.

And yet young guys like Green, Kawhi, and Neal who has sucked shootingwise, smh .....

[TheSkeptic]

It's the injury concern mate, these sucky teams keep trying so hard when they have no bussiness of winning, especially on the road, that's unnecessary thing to push.

Fair points.

[capek]

I'd be up for an injection of Patty juice tbh

[Juggity]

Kawhiii steal

[capek]

Just barely barely missing so many easy shots

[Obstructed_View]

It's the pick-and-stand-around. Haven't seen that by the Spurs this year.

[DapDaGenius]

Nice Diaw

[Obstructed_View]

Nice Diaw

After passing up that three, that shot had BETTER go in.

[TheSkeptic]

Diaw's playing well.

[Juggity]

Tiago doing work down low

[Obstructed_View]

Non-elite defense from Kawhi.

[TDMVPDPOY]

FKN G REEN SUCKS DICK

[Ice009]

Poor performance, tired, or not.

[JingleJangleJingle]

the Suns for some reason want to win this game...

[Obstructed_View]

Green should never take a shot that won't result in an assist for a teammate.

[Reck]

The San Antonio [Miss]Hookshots

[timtonymanu]

Green sucking on both ends of the floor.

[Obstructed_View]

How's the view from your seat, Tony? Enjoying the game?

[Splits]

Too much dribbling and 1-on-1 on the offensive end, followed up by poor D all night.

[Strategic]

Bud's probably not going to play Baynes again unless it's a blowout.

[Spurs Brazil]

Not Green day. Put Manu or Jax ASAP

[Brunodf]

Spurs is playing so bad

[capek]

Green should never take a shot that won't result in an assist for a teammate.

I wouldn't say never. But he shouldn't do it until he's hit 4-5 assisted shots or so. Gotta be on a real hot streak before any of those ever seem to go in.

[DapDaGenius]

After passing up that three, that shot had BETTER go in.

lol That's how I felt, too.

[TDMVPDPOY]

FKN PLAY THE BENCH U FKN CLOWN, his runnin our starters into the ground

[ElNono]

is Neal even trying on D?

[capek]

We're gonna need a big game from Tony to settle the ship

[timtonymanu]

No one can fucking guard Dudley.

[Brunodf]

:lolNeal D

[TheSkeptic]

is Neal even trying on D?

Fair question. I'd be in favour of Patty playing.

[timtonymanu]

Need to switch Kawhi onto Dudley. Neal/Green can't guard him.

[Strategic]

hate to see this one come down to late game execution. damn scola and dudley can get it done

[manufan10]

We're gonna need a big game from Tony to settle the ship

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Obstructed_View]

I wouldn't say never. But he shouldn't do it until he's hit 4-5 assisted shots or so. Gotta be on a real hot streak before any of those ever seem to go in.

I trust Danny Green to create his own shot fractionally less than I trust Matt Bonner to do so, and fractionally more than DeJuan Blair.

[Juggity]

Embarrassing, wow. Don't let this one get out of reach, spurs

[LakerHater]

Lookin real tired!

[Obstructed_View]

Hero ball FTW.

[capek]

Definitely not as fun a game as last night. But now Tony's heating up!

[Warlord23]

Neal + Green are a combined 1/10 from the field.

Why not get Mills or De Colo some burn?

[SpursIndonesia]

TP back will be broken after this game, carrying such a heavy burden of his sucking teammates. :rolleyes

[EVAY]

Neal + Green are a combined 1/10 from the field.

Why not get Mills or De Colo some burn?
I agree.

[capek]

I trust Danny Green to create his own shot fractionally less than I trust Matt Bonner to do so, and fractionally more than DeJuan Blair.

:lol sounds about right


Man, Dudley's feasting :(

[manufan10]

Damn. Dudley is hitting everything tonight.

[TDMVPDPOY]

coach b runnin the starters into the griound, fck this clown play th ebench kent

[DapDaGenius]

Diaw and Aggression...WTF

[timtonymanu]

Dudley must think it's 2010 again.

[capek]

Diaw! Very nice!

And a turnover forced! Alright guys, let's close out the quarter well

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Suns... these faggots are playing their asses off for their mortgage cheat of a coach...

[timtonymanu]

Looks like we're getting another Baynes-less night :pctoss

[EVAY]

I think the thing with Boris is that he is actually super-talented but easily bored and/or a little bit lazy. He really seems to lose focus so easily.

[Obstructed_View]

I missed the offensive foul on that play.

What a block.

[capek]

JAX!

bonner smh

[Juggity]

Diaw playing solid minutes tonight

[timtonymanu]

Why does Blair always do that shit?

[bklynspursfan]

Get mills and baynes in lol why the hell not at this point. Were soft on the inside

[capek]

Looks like we're getting another Baynes-less night :pctoss

And he forgot to slip whatever his slipped into Blair's Gatorade yesterday. :bang

[TDMVPDPOY]

gary neal is a fkn scrub, wtf was that shit

[SpursIndonesia]

Neal da chucker ...... :lol

[TheSkeptic]

I think the thing with Boris is that he is actually super-talented but easily bored and/or a little bit lazy. He really seems to lose focus so easily.

If the whole playing for the art angle was the reason for the coasting, I'd actually be okay with that.

[DapDaGenius]

GET THIS FUCKIN' RAPIST OFF MY DAMN TEAM.