RRT Game 4 Thread: Spurs @ Bulls - Feb. 11 @ 7:00 PM CST (Live on NBA TV)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Here come the Bulls... TO, Pop.

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs just continuing to play excellent ball.

[DPG21920]

How was that not a tech on Nate? All in DG's face even out of bounds :lol

[Cry Havoc]

Why leave Robinson open. Why.

[loveforthegame]

Neal completely lost.

[timtonymanu]

Neal back to his stupid play.

[loveforthegame]

Keep attacking Leonard.

[loveforthegame]

14 point lead to 5.

[TDMVPDPOY]

kl should attempt to dunk that shit, a poster is a poster

[RD2191]

fukin midget acting tough, timmy would put that clown to sleep

[Richie]

That Nate pressure on De Colo that resulted in the 24 second violation really seems to have got the crowd and the Bulls in to this. Crowd had been silent until that point.

Once they get momentum we will be in trouble.

[Brunodf]

Neal in= Bulls run

[Cry Havoc]

14 point lead to 5.

The fact that we aren't down 14 is pretty amazing.

[Cry Havoc]

And it isn't Neal's fault that we're tired and standing around on offense.

[Kyl3]

The second I start watching the lead goes from 14 down to 5. I blame myself.

[waisman]

pop time out late !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Strategic]

KL needs these FTs.

[atoyotagaspedal]

The fact that we aren't down 14 is pretty amazing.
Don't underestimate the bench

[timtonymanu]

The fact that we aren't down 14 is pretty amazing.

Agreed

[biziofromdowntown]

The second I start watching the lead goes from 14 down to 5. I blame myself.

Same here

[loveforthegame]

37-14 rebounding edge.

[Cry Havoc]

We need a name for our bench.

[Paranoid Pop]

We need a name for our bench.

The scrubs is fine.

[bklynspursfan]

Dam Leonard gotta knock down FT's. Usually a great FT shooter

[Richie]

Kawhi 1/4 from the line. Could be the difference.

[Ice009]

Get Neal off, he's going to start chucking. Such a shit PG. Get him off the court.

[Strategic]

nice hands for Boris there

[Obstructed_View]

We need a name for our bench.

As soon as they win a ring, we'll give them a name.

[Strategic]

fuckin AAAAAAAAAAAAA KL

[TDMVPDPOY]

KL beastin

[loveforthegame]

Leonard. Nice.

[Bill_Brasky]

Wow Leonard.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

damn kL on taj gibson

[Obstructed_View]

How the hell was that on Green?

[jimbo]

Aside from the FT, KL is playing a great game. One of his best on the season tbh

[Obstructed_View]

Nice rotation, Matty.

[Strategic]

TEEE him up

[Paranoid Pop]

That's pretty rare, KY going one on one and getting to the rim.

[BatManu20]

Could you imagine if this team had a shot blocking Center? Or just someone to prevent so many easy buckets in the lane? Would be awesome tbh

[loveforthegame]

Neal clutch.

[Mugen]

Little Nathan stylin' on us.

[Mayhem321]

HERO NEAL!!

[Drachen]

So whoever said that we were getting robinson for blair must have been smoking

[Cry Havoc]

As soon as they win a ring, we'll give them a name.

The Merry Band of Riverwalkers?

[blkroadrunners]

Hamilton is on automatic.

[Juggity]

Not watching the game, but... do my eyes deceive me or does the box score really say the spurs have zero offensive rebounds and the bulls have 15? :lol

[Paranoid Pop]

Lol at Green's floater barely touching the rim.

[Obstructed_View]

Nate Robinson is good, but damn, he dumb. How does he not know that's a foul?

[DapDaGenius]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc1o6nHEFH1rwdmp9o2_400.jpg


O RLY?

That doesn't mean shit. Are you afraid of everyone with muscle?

http://www.dailythunder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Picture-11.png

Don't piss yourself.

[Strategic]

UP by 5, well take it

[TDMVPDPOY]

fkn gary neal sucks dick

[Cry Havoc]

Nate Robinson is good, but damn, he dumb. How does he not know that's a foul?

I bet he's smarter in regard to running an offense than Neal. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Not watching the game, but... do my eyes deceive me or does the box score really say the spurs have zero offensive rebounds and the bulls have 15? :lol

Wouldn't surprise me. The Spurs are sending four guys back on D as soon as the the guy with the ball starts a shooting motion.

[exstatic]

Did Chicago rest any of their starters in the 3rd?

[Obstructed_View]

I bet he's smarter in regard to running an offense than Neal. :lol

I'm sure he is. That ain't saying much.

[RD2191]

being ripped doesnt mean you can fight, i seen plenty of skinny dudes destroy meatheads

[timtonymanu]

Hopefully the Spurs have enough in them to go on a run in the 4th. If not, oh well. Nothing to be upset or down about tonight.

[Cry Havoc]

Did Chicago rest any of their starters in the 3rd?

Not sure but I don't think Rose played in the 3rd.

[loveforthegame]

Going to be a tough 4th. Do the Spurs have enough in the tank?

[Mugen]

If Nate was 10 inches taller, he'd be J.R. Smith tbh.

[Ice009]

Danny shit Green. Never, ever shoot a runner. You've got the touch of a brick layer.

[BatManu20]

fkn gary neal sucks dick

He's got 16 points on 7-10 shooting? Idiot smh..

[Darius McCrary]

I feel more comfortable with isoing Kawhi every time than watching Neal be Neal.

[Richie]

Up 5, better than I thought we'd be before the game started. Would love to see us pull this one out.

[Strategic]

Come on Spurs come on come on!!!!!!!!!!!

[Boomersgold]

Why is Bonner in the game? He doesn't provide rebounds, defense or any interior presence whatsoever, isn't hitting his shots, and barely gets any touches.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

being ripped doesnt mean you can fight, i seen plenty of skinny dudes destroy meatheads

Okay, you go and pick a fight with Nate Rob and tell us how it goes when you get out of hospital.

[Cry Havoc]

being ripped doesnt mean you can fight, i seen plenty of skinny dudes destroy meatheads

Oh my mistake, I guess I'll put my money on you then instead of a freakishly strong freakishly fast world-class athlete. :lmao

[RD2191]

put baynes it to take nate out, do it pop

[DPG21920]

That was brutal for a while there - CHI just went HAM with the pressure because they knew all Spurs on the floor were very shaky handling the ball. Let's hope the Spurs adjust (move the ball faster, set some add screens)

[Cry Havoc]

Really sad that Baynes hasn't got off the bench given we're down 4 players.

[Ice009]

Fucking hero shot to end the quarter. Pathetic.

[RD2191]

ight, i will let you all know when i upload it to youtube

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why is Bonner in the game? He doesn't provide rebounds, defense or any interior presence whatsoever, isn't hitting his shots, and barely gets any touches.

Lemme see, we could be missing two forwards, and had another in foul trouble, maybe that's it...? :rolleyes

[Captivus]

Oh men, if the Spurs win this...
How many teams in the league can play like this without so many players/starters? Amazing.

[capek]

Leonard's played 32:23 minutes through three. Thank you Pop. :tu

But you forgot to play Baynes 20+ mins :td

[Juggity]

Nate robinson is one of those guys who is going to be hurt by the NBA's new drug testing policies next season. No way that dude isn't juicing.

[Boomersgold]

Lemme see, we could be missing two forwards, and had another in foul trouble, maybe that's it...? :rolleyes

Wouldn't this be the perfect opportunity for Pop to test out Baynes?

[loveforthegame]

We got a rebound. We got a rebound.

[RD2191]

the only way we win this is if we hit a shitload of 3 balls

[Ice009]

being ripped doesnt mean you can fight, i seen plenty of skinny dudes destroy meatheads

Where and when have you seen these fights?

[DPG21920]

Great defense there. That's how you win.

[HarlemHeat37]

Neal is playing well and he's proven he can make clutch shots, but I hope they go to Kawhi for clutch possessions down the stretch, tbh..

[Strategic]

Spurs keep up the pace

[Cry Havoc]

Still more assists than rebounds. :lol

[timtonymanu]

Nate had no problem stepping up to JR Smith. I'm sure he can take on rob.

[Cry Havoc]

Baynes in?

[RD2191]

come on man

[Boomersgold]

Diaw with a quick display of his speed.

[Mugen]

Man I hate Matt Bonner sometimes.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

put boozer back in thibs

[Cry Havoc]

What the fuck Bonner, you just actually backed up in the lane with a guy coming toward you.

[BatManu20]

Lay ups.. our interior D is so weak without Duncan it's not even funny

[Obstructed_View]

Best post defense in the league, tbh.

[loveforthegame]

Damn Neal.

[Strategic]

Defense breaking down a bit

[Obstructed_View]

Nice rotation.

[Cry Havoc]

"That's twice we've seen Neal leave shots short at the rim."

Low blow by the Bulls announcers. :lol

[timtonymanu]

Meh.

[HarlemHeat37]

Neal is playing well and he's proven he can make clutch shots, but I hope they go to Kawhi for clutch possessions down the stretch, tbh..

[DPG21920]

Gary really faltering down the stretch. Missing very easy shots.

[Strategic]

Get splitter back in to help in the middle

[Brunodf]

Neal with a D- 2nd half

[bklynspursfan]

Big time let down... Gary has to hit those easy shots at the rim.

[loveforthegame]

Miami game all over again.

[timtonymanu]

I agree with HH. It's time to go to Kawhi. He needs a taste of this, especially if Neal is going to struggle.

[Richie]

Neal with two short floaters and a blocked shot. Looks like Bulls are gonna take over the game

Need Splitter back in asap

[Capt Bringdown]

A win tonite, after being crushed so badly on the boards would have to be some kind of record. Currently 45 to 18.

[txstr1986]

We need Baynes out there to grab some boards. If it wasn't for all the second chances we've been giving up we'd be blowing out Chicago.

[Ice009]

lol hero ball Neal is killing the offense so far in this 4th.

[Whisky Dog]

You mean a front court of Diaw and Bonner won't be able to guard the paint or rebound? Who would have thought that?

[HI-FI]

hopefully they put in Patty over Neal, this is starting to get ridiculous with him.

[Manu-20]

Gary is missing some chippy shots only down 1 though Kawhi time hopefully.

[biziofromdowntown]

That doesn't look promising

[Strategic]

Gary really faltering down the stretch. Missing very easy shots.This is the problem this team ran into in Miami. Need someone to execute when the games on the line. Hopefully someone can step up tonight.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Legs getting tired on second of b2b.

Just like what happened in Miami as I suggested might happen during the 1st half. ;)

Still, they've put up a bloody good fight for a team missing its best players.

[Paranoid Pop]

Meh they were gonna come back to earth at some point, Pop should be mad at himself for going micro so often.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It is odd that we haven't seen BANE!!!.

[Ice009]

Incredible rim protection from Bonner and Neal down low. fucking joke. waste of time not playing Baynes.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Bonner playing like he is effing 4 ft 10 inch... 0 rebounds in 18 minutes.

[Darius Bieber]

Why sign a player from Europe and not even play him at all?

I remember last season when we signed Diaw, he played substantial minutes against Dallas, the very same day he was signed..

[Cry Havoc]

Legs getting tired on second of b2b.

Just like what happened in Miami as I suggested might happen during the 1st half. ;)

Still, they've put up a bloody good fight for a team missing its best players.

This.

[Strategic]

guess NBATV doesn't do between the quarter coach interviews?

[Cry Havoc]

Neal... wtf.... dribble for 18 seconds offense

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol hero ball neal

[loveforthegame]

Neal dribbles the clock down and then misses. smh

[rold50]

neal :|

[Ice009]

Hero ball Neal.

[DPG21920]

Gary sucking bad now. No more ball movement, iso plays, just terrible. Why go away from what got you there. Just stupid.

[Boomersgold]

Neal going full hero ball mode.

[HarlemHeat37]

Why the fuck does Neal keep shooting?..give the ball to Leonard, god damn..

[Cry Havoc]

guess NBATV doesn't do between the quarter coach interviews?

They aren't into self-flagellation. :lmao

[Strategic]

Neal doesn't want to trust the offense

[Cry Havoc]

Bulls fans want a foul on every possession.

[Manu-20]

Nando with the nice pass now just hit these FT Tiago.

[Obstructed_View]

Wow, Spurs pass the ball to teammates and something good happens. Imagine that.

[Whisky Dog]

Neal's lost his touch, get the ball out of his hands.

[Captivus]

The entire team is watching Neal...just standing there...thats not helpful

[loveforthegame]

Hope NDC keeps attacking and finding his mates.

[Ice009]

Phenomenal rim protection from Pop's soft cocks.

[HarlemHeat37]

Kawhi is a legit scoring option, tbh..he's the only player on the floor that isn't a one-trick pony..let him chuck all he wants, tbh..

[Cry Havoc]

NDC is the best guard on the floor right now. Dude playing like he wants it.

[Cry Havoc]

Danny, ugly but it GOES!

[loveforthegame]

Thank goodness Green made that. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

OMG Danny got one to go in.

[Strategic]

yesssssssss, helps so much when green can add a little more to the offense

[DPG21920]

Good - let Nando initiate the offense instead of Neal. Neal off the ball only.

[Cry Havoc]

Good - let Nando initiate the offense instead of Neal. Neal off the ball only.

Yep. Neal is best as a spot up shooter anyway.

[Obstructed_View]

Marco "the professional"

[Strategic]

Tiago's first foul. Shows how little bulls have for inside game

[Cry Havoc]

NDC TO SPLITTER

[ace3g]

Nando to Splitter!!

[Cry Havoc]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Ice009]

I told you all earlier in the game that hero ball Neal needs to be benched. Oh well. Pop does not learn.

Bonner and Blair need to be traded. Neal needs to be seriously reigned in.

[DPG21920]

Nando.De.Colo.

[Mugen]

Nando!

[Libri]

Nando with some magic.

[loveforthegame]

NDC sick pass again.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Does Nando ever make a boring, simple pass?..

[DPG21920]

Tiago/Nando show. With some Kawhi sprinkled in. Hold on tight..

[Strategic]

nice hard drive for splitter

[Mugen]

Nando De YOLO.............tbh.

[RD2191]

Nando De YOLO.............tbh.
LOL

[Ice009]

How weak is Splitter, can't even overpower Nate Robinson, yet a clown on this forum says he will beat Nate up.

[DPG21920]

Get a stop and a score here.

[BatManu20]

Via Twitter 2 minutes ago:

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

[Capt Bringdown]

Time for Splitter to go hard and take us to the W.

[Cry Havoc]

Nando De YOLO.............tbh.

And there's our bench name. The Band of YOLO.

[Strategic]

yesssssssssssssss and 1

[loveforthegame]

Beautiful movement with Diaw and 1.

[Cry Havoc]

SPLITTER TO DIAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[timtonymanu]

How weak is Splitter, can't even overpower Nate Robinson, yet a clown on this forum says he will beat Nate up.

Jesus. You are reaching TDMVP levels of posting tonight. STFU.

[LakerHater]

Great look!

[HarlemHeat37]

Tiago's passing is underrated..

[DPG21920]

And there's our bench name. The Band of YOLO.

That's horrifically bad yo

[Capt Bringdown]

Via Twitter 2 minutes ago:

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.


Hard to imagine any serious interest in Blair.

[Obstructed_View]

How weak is Splitter, can't even overpower Nate Robinson, yet a clown on this forum says he will beat Nate up.

Wouldn't it be stupid to try to overpower someone who's 2 feet shorter than you?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

KAHWOW

[Cry Havoc]

That's horrifically bad yo

:lmao Horrible tbh

LEONARD

[ace3g]

Kawow

[RD2191]

KAWHI

[Strategic]

crammit

[loveforthegame]

Leonard!!!

[Mugen]

Woooooow.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, we've wrested back the momentum! Very impressive. I think we might hold on from here.

[LakerHater]

KABOOM!

[Strategic]

Hell yeah

[DPG21920]

Tiago's passing is underrated..

Nah, we all know how good he is as a passer. Part of the reason he and Tim work. Maybe nationally, but most Spurs fans know.

[Bill_Brasky]

Wouldn't it be stupid to try to overpower someone who's 2 feet shorter than you?

Leverage, tbh

[DapDaGenius]

KAWHI KILLIN' EM

[HI-FI]

Kawhibunga!! i heart this guy.

[RD2191]

damn, hope they can pull this one out

[Spurs Brazil]

Kawhi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boutons_deux]

timvp's gotta find some words for heart and smarts the JV! :lol

[Captivus]

Green should try to copy than fastbreak from Kiwi...nice!

[timtonymanu]

Via Twitter 2 minutes ago:

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.


Poor Blair. No one wants him and he's not in a good situation here either.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Spurs infinitely better with Bonner & Blair off the floor. Coincidence? Naah!

[hooperflash]

Happy BirthWeek MJ! Kawhi with the Smooth Slam!!

[Mugen]

And there's our bench name. The Band of YOLO.

:lol God i hope not.

[shyne]

Love watching these guys play, they don't give a fuck just play

[Manu-20]

Fuck yes Kawhi DUNK.

[DapDaGenius]

Kawhibunga!! i heart this guy.

Every Spurs fan does. At least I think every Spurs fan does...

[bklynspursfan]

Did you guys see this?


Chris_Broussard (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Chris_Broussard) Chris Broussard
SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

beautiful.....

[Strategic]

Leonard rotates to cover Robinson and says nononono

[Mugen]

Starters have been amazing tbh.

[DPG21920]

Kawhi is playing so much better. Just making great strides. Love how he finishes strong at the rim. His handles at full speed and in traffic are improving and he's able to be finish so well. He looks more athletic now than in college.

[Capt Bringdown]

Most satisfying win of the season? Already one of the most inspiring efforts.
Well done, Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

Keep going to Leonard.

[HI-FI]

Poor Blair. No one wants him and he's not in a good situation here either.

i feel sorry for him as well but he hasn't improved aspects of his game, plus the no ACLs thing. I can see why everyone is not biting on it.

[DPG21920]

Also, how is Nando not the number one back up PG for at least a decent stretch? He's shown enough tbh.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This is a highly surprising, excellent performance against a very good team away on a b2b. Props to all Spurs! :flag:

[Strategic]

Keep running the offense.

[DapDaGenius]

Did you guys see this?

Interesting. Should've added this to the Bulls want Blair thread tho.

[Cry Havoc]

KL STEAL!!!!

[loveforthegame]

Steals!!

[loveforthegame]

That hurt.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi is playing so much better. Just making great strides. Love how he finishes strong at the rim. His handles at full speed and in traffic are improving and he's able to be finish so well. He looks more athletic now than in college.

Absolutely! He's obviously been given the green light in the past 5 games or so and he's showing how sneaky-good he is on O.

[Brazil]

:lol bulls. this is going to kill their season

[loveforthegame]

Leonard jumper.

[ace3g]

Kawhi with the friendly bounce

[capek]

what a bounce :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi must have 4-6 steals tonight...

[Cry Havoc]

Green HUGE rebound.

[timtonymanu]

HH called it.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard!!

[TDMVPDPOY]

KL beastin

[RD2191]

KAWHI TAKING OVER

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Kawhi treating the Bulls like BYU

[024]

leonard!

[Floyd Pacquiao]

leonard bitches clutch

[DapDaGenius]

This is the Kawhi we saw during the Summer League, but at an NBA Level.

[ace3g]

Kawhi giving us a look into the future

[DMC]

Spurs will lose this one in a similar fashion as they lost the one in Miami, last minute.

[Manu-20]

Kawhi is taking over this game.

[Bill_Brasky]

Kawhi.....

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi is so freakin smoooooooooothe. :D

[Mugen]

Green's boarded well in the 4th.

K-Y lubin' up the Bulls tbh.

[timtonymanu]

i feel sorry for him as well but he hasn't improved aspects of his game, plus the no ACLs thing. I can see why everyone is not biting on it.

Yeah I just feel bad because you can see he really wants to play.

[Strategic]

What a kickass game to be a Spurs fan!

[Libri]

Poor Blair. No one wants him and he's not in a good situation here either.
I think there are teams that want him but they know about his knee and are probably using it to offer nothing for him.

[Capt Bringdown]

We haven't seen this kind of aggression from Leonard. I doubt this is a one-off, he seems capable. Have the Spurs been under-utilizing him?

[Cry Havoc]

Bulls can't stop us without fouling. :lol

[Strategic]

boozer you piece of shit

[RD2191]

RIP Splitter

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Spurs will lose this one in a similar fashion as they lost the one in Miami, last minute.

No way. We've got the momentum now.

If we hadn't stopped their run I thought the same thing, but nope, we've got this now I reckon.

[DPG21920]

Tiago is just so beast at drawing fouls. Haven't checked lately, but I'm willing to wager per minute he is one of the top FT attempters for bigs.

[Juggity]

Spurs have to hold it together here

[Captivus]

Ok Spurs...use the clock...milk it

[Brunodf]

Dirty mofos