Game Thread: Spurs vs. Kings - March 1st @ 7:30 PM CST

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Time to get back to the winning ways :ihit


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[capek]

Indeed! :ihit

[hooperflash]

Yeah, you should start every game thread.. You good luck charm you :toast

[RD2191]

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[Amuseddaysleeper]

Yeah, you should start every game thread.. You good luck charm you :toast

lol

[spurs10]

Time to get back to the winning ways :ihit


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You said it!!!

[loveforthegame]

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Let's start a new winning streak and get back to playing like we're known for.

[Brunodf]

Kings by 2

[xellos88330]

Spurs by 12. Baynes gets time and finishes with 16 and 11. :D

[DesignatedT]

Spurs by 20

[timtonymanu]

The Spurs know they fucked up the other night. I'm sure they will come out firing.

[ace3g]

I just want to see CJ get 15-17 minutes tonight.

Lately in games when I want to see a player get minutes (mainly Baynes) the Spurs get close to blowing a game out, but then end up losing the lead a bit and then said player only gets in for like 2 minutes...

So hopefully that doesn't happen tonight, although in a different situation because CJ has more experience in the system then Baynes and should get a legit shot at the back up PG spot.

[CitizenDwayne]

Here we go.

[capek]

Spurs by 12. Baynes gets time and finishes with 16 and 11. :D

I like the way you think! :tu

[loveforthegame]

Lets do this.

Hope to see CoJo and Baynes tonight.

[Russ]

No sense losing three of four after that great Clippers game.

[Johnsyounger]

Wtf road announcers :nope

[capek]

It's only recently that I've started to want CJ to get some burn as well. NDC and Mills have just underwhelmed, so might as well see what he's got.

[loveforthegame]

Good to see Duncan look better than the last game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I predict a blowout today. Haven't played well the past few games, and last game was a wakeup call - YOU CAN'T SCREW AROUND AND PLAY DOWN TO YOUR OPPOSITION.

[Russ]

Duncan looks active. Like he awoke from a slumber.

[loveforthegame]

Great pass.

Parker turnover machine.

[BatManu20]

Spurs by 50.

[CitizenDwayne]

Announcers already annoying...
Cousins already bitching...

Should be fun.

[Johnsyounger]

Parker looks tired already. Timmy looks better tho...

[capek]

Wtf road announcers :nope

See? This is what I meant. Even on Spurs home games NBA LP BB often airs the opposing team's broadcast. Utter fucking bullshit! :td

[ace3g]

Kawhi has his dreads a bit different tonight, has a band around the tail end

[Johnsyounger]

LP is overall pretty average. Probably not worth the $$$$...

[EVAY]

Man if either Dany or Kawhi tries a fast break it just cannot work.

[timtonymanu]

WTF with the turnovers?

[capek]

Kawhi has his dreads a bit different tonight, has a band around the tail end

Fierce! ;)

[Johnsyounger]

VERDE!!!!

[timtonymanu]

:lol ugly offense on both ends

[loveforthegame]

With the exception of the turnovers, the Spurs look great.

[Mal]

:lmao Kings

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

uGH. lOOK LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE ONE OF THOSE UGLY, FORGETTABLE, WISH i DIDN'T WASTE MY TIME WATCHING IT KINDA GAMES.

:oops Capslock, sorry.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Sonics 2.0

[timtonymanu]

uGH. lOOK LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE ONE OF THOSE UGLY, FORGETTABLE, WISH i DIDN'T WASTE MY TIME WATCHING IT KINDA GAMES.

?

[Johnsyounger]

Kings are horr-i-ble

[timtonymanu]

Aaron Brooks resigns with the Rockets and Dragic is back with Phoenix, after both were traded for each other. :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lol Substitutes whole starting 5.

[Darius McCrary]

Rofl rofl kings announcers
"Boy its unraveled there in a hurry didn't it?"
"ahhh, I'm not sure it even got raveled"
Nice.

[Russ]

Danny Green should not allowed to pass (or be passed to) on a fast break.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Substitutes whole starting 5.

:lol Must be garbage time already.

[timtonymanu]

Duncan looks more active today. Good sign.

[GB20]

i think since tim and manu came back from injuries the spurs have not played well

[capek]

Danny Green should not allowed to pass (or be passed to) on a fast break.

But but then how's he going to learn? :cry

[Johnsyounger]

Clearing bench with 7 min to go in 1st. That may be a record....

[EVAY]

Kawhi's increased activity on the offensive set is good news. However, it does come with some spacing challenges because the team is unaccustomed to him being a big part of the offense, and he tends to do it by playing one-on-one. This will all work itself out in time, imo, but it can look inelegant in the process.

[loveforthegame]

Duncan looks so much better than the last game.

Guys active on the boards.

[Johnsyounger]

Splitter bangin those boards...

[timtonymanu]

Alright Manu, put that last game behind you and destroy these guys.

[capek]

Bonner not Baynes :depressed

[Johnsyounger]

Baynes cant shoot the 3. GO MATT!!!

[timtonymanu]

Bonner-Blair lineup gonna happen soon. Ugh.

[loveforthegame]

Sweet pass by Manu and dunk by Leonard.

[capek]

:lol that was pretty awesome!

[HI-FI]

Kawhi been balling, plus with new hairstyle.

[Arcadian]

Is Bonner working his way back into the rotation?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

See that double-crossover by Kawhi!?!? :wow

[Johnsyounger]

Phony LP showin Kings highlights instead of Spurs WTF:nope

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

After 3 early TOs and looking as lackadaisical as we did against the Suns, the team has now found a groove and are ballin. Nice.

Hate having to listen to the Kings' announcers though.

[CitizenDwayne]

Kings trying to set the record for turnovers in a single game

[Brunodf]

Kawhi getting more touches:toast

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Leonard has PG handles now. His crossover, then back through the legs, in the lane about 2 mins ago was incredible!

[ace3g]

lets go CJ!!

[Captivus]

Im enjoying the League Pass Trivia...

[GB20]

Bonner-Blair lineup gonna happen soon. Ugh.
why don't we give those minutes to baynes? balir is gone after this season either way

[Russ]

After 3 early TOs and looking as lackadaisical as we did against the Suns, the team has now found a groove and are ballin. Nice.

Hate having to listen to the Kings' announcers though.

I have the Spurs announcers on DirecTV -- Channel 677-1.

[timvp]

CoJo!!!!!!!

[capek]

COJO!

[siraulo23]

joseph early look

[GB20]

Bonner-Blair lineup gonna happen soon. Ugh.
why don't we give those minutes to baynes? balir is gone after this season either way

[Boomersgold]

Cojo. That's surprising.

[timtonymanu]

Cory!

[Johnsyounger]

BEASTTTTTTTTTT

[BatManu20]

Bonner's D.. smh

[timtonymanu]

Damnit Pop, make Leonard a go-to option more regularly.

[Johnsyounger]

Blair will play in the playoffs. Bayne Train will not...

[bklynspursfan]

Blair knew Greens shot was good lol

[playbonner]

Nice to see CoJo getting some non-garbage time, hope he plays well.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

CoJo in the house!

Manu'd have 5 assists if the Rocket could make his looks.

[superjames1992]

Cojo looks like trash so far, tbh. He's getting dominated on the defensive end.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nice to see CoJo getting some non-garbage time, hope he plays well.

Tells us Pop is still undecided about backup PG though, doesn't it?

[bklynspursfan]

Kawhi has grown so much. I hope in the post season he can handle the ball a lot more.

[BatManu20]

Ended that quarter pretty poorly. Should be up by 20 tbh.

[Johnsyounger]

Tells us Pop is still undecided about backup PG though, doesn't it?
Manus the backup when it matters

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Cojo looks like trash so far, tbh. He's getting dominated on the defensive end.

Manu is the only Spurs player with minutes who hasn't scored yet.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think NDC is our backup PG, or Manu if he's on with Neal. Mills is too flighty, and CoJo probably not ready.

[GB20]

Blair will play in the playoffs. Bayne Train will not...
hahaha
blair has failed big time in the playoffs.

[loveforthegame]

I like the spin move Leonard is using near the basket. His handles are much improved. Come playoff time all of that is going to be a welcome sight.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu is the only Spurs player with minutes who hasn't scored yet.

Manu has 3 asts, would have 5-6 if players hit their wide open shots.

[timtonymanu]

:lol that Monta/Jennings commercial

[Russ]

I think NDC is our backup PG, or Manu if he's on with Neal. Mills is too flighty, and CoJo probably not ready.

Agreed.

[CitizenDwayne]

What is going on with Kawhi's hair? I can't really get a good look here.

[loveforthegame]

The Manu-Blair connection alive and strong.

[Johnsyounger]

hahaha
blair has failed big time in the playoffs.
The whole bench failed when it mattered, except SJax. The bench is better this year. The fate of the Spurs lies in Tiago, Green, Neal, and Kawhi's hands....

[Boomersgold]

Ginobili making Blair look like a serviceable undersized center.

[loveforthegame]

Nice Manu. More missed fts.

[ace3g]

CJ!!!

[loveforthegame]

CoJo!!!

[BatManu20]

Cojo!

[timtonymanu]

Ginobili making Blair look like a serviceable undersized center.

They always play well together.

[Johnsyounger]

LOL this lineup

[capek]

Nice shot CoJo!

[bklynspursfan]

Kawhi should be our FT shooter for T's when he's in,

[superjames1992]

Manu is the only Spurs player with minutes who hasn't scored yet.
Manu has scored moral points, bro.

[ace3g]

Blair is always too jumpy with everything he does...

[loveforthegame]

Turd towers ftw.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Cojo looks like trash so far, tbh. He's getting dominated on the defensive end.

CoJo 3 points
Manu 3...field goal attempts, of which he's made 0.

[EVAY]

This is the way we can lose a lead. Everybody thinks that every shot they put up is gonna go in magically or something.

[Boomersgold]

CoJo 3 points
Manu 3...field goal attempts, of which he's made 0.

I thought it was a 2?

[Boomersgold]

De Colo- Cojo?

[capek]

Blair is always too jumpy with everything he does...

When he catches the ball as he's moving to the basket, I like it. Any other time he has the ball in his hands, I expect the worst.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I thought it was a 2?

Did they change it? They called it a 3 initially.

[GB20]

decolo playing his natural position

[Brunodf]

In the penalty:bang

[capek]

Dat dude Green is dialed in with his 3 :tu

[siraulo23]

has danny green become a more consistent 3 point shooter? or is a slump just around the corner?

[CitizenDwayne]

has danny green become a more consistent 3 point shooter? or is a slump just around the corner?

Probably the latter. Past history would suggest that.

[mrjap2x]

Is there an up to date box score? Yahoo and NBA companion isn't up to date with my stream.

[Johnsyounger]

42 25 spurs

[loveforthegame]

Green big block. His help defense has been good. Then he turns it over.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Is there an up to date box score? Yahoo and NBA companion isn't up to date with my stream.

I prefer ESPN's box score. Minimal "crap" to slow down page refreshes.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400278592

[mrjap2x]

danny green with 2 blocks in a short span

[Splits]

Is there an up to date box score? Yahoo and NBA companion isn't up to date with my stream.

ESPN seems up to date, and +/- problem looks fixed as well.

[loveforthegame]

:td

This lineup not cutting it.

[timtonymanu]

Ugh come on. Dont lose focus.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

NBA.com pre-loads like 5 videos every time you want to refresh a box score. It's infuriating.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard needs to return ASAP.

[hoopdreams11]

Nando looks lost and unagressive as a 2

[EVAY]

These bizarre lineups that Pop is using are part of the turnover problem, I think, because guys are less accustomed to who is on the floor with them.

[Brunodf]

Starting lineup looking old

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I really wish we'd traded for Luke Ridnour. He would've been a perfect backup PG for us.

[GB20]

tony has been quiet

[EVAY]

Nando looks lost and unagressive as a 2

I disagree. I think trying to compare any of our potential backups with Parker or Ginobili is going to make any of them look less than perfect. They are also playing with people with whom they are not as familiar as in practice.

[loveforthegame]

Splitter worked hard for that one.

[EVAY]

Parker's shot has been slightly off since his arm bruise.

[capek]

Nice strong move from Splitter there :tu

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I love watching DMC fuck up. The guy is such a fuckin toss...

[EVAY]

This lineup is the one we will win or lose the playoffs with.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Parker's shot has been slightly off since his arm bruise.

Didn't look like it when he was draining that elbow jumper a moment ago. ;)

[EVAY]

Didn't look like it when he was draining that elbow jumper a moment ago. ;)

As I said, slightly.

[loveforthegame]

Leonard needs more touches. Love his activity.

[Boomersgold]

These Kings commentators are awesome. Every time we've versed the Kings, I hear them constantly complimenting the Spurs throughout the game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi "Future All-Star" Leonard.

Love the fact we're running plays for him to penetrate now. :D

[GB20]

timmy looks like my gradpa in there

[mrjap2x]

Kawhi being aggressive.

[loveforthegame]

Sweet passing with a Splitter finish.

[timtonymanu]

timmy looks like my gradpa in there

What's a gradpa?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Cousins has such a ridiculous victim complex. I don't use the word often, but I actually HATE the guy.

[jmard5]

These Kings commentators are awesome. Every time we've versed the Kings, I hear them constantly complimenting the Spurs throughout the game.

Right.

[GB20]

is tony hitting the rookies's wall?

[loveforthegame]

Manu hurt. Great.

[BatManu20]

Oh shit Duncan just got posterized by Cousins

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I predict we have 5 or fewer TOs in the 2nd half.

[GB20]

What's a gradpa?
oldage

[loveforthegame]

Looked fine there but he was holding his side or something.

[timtonymanu]

is tony hitting the rookies's wall?

Don't know what you're saying but stop posting.

[CitizenDwayne]

Smart: "How the fuck is that a charge?!"

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu hurt. Great.

Over-reaction much?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wilt NEVER fouled out. Wow.

[Brunodf]

Pop should put Splitter on Cousins, there is no need to make a 36 yr old Duncan battle vs him in a regular season game

[GB20]

keep it up cojo!!

[Captivus]

Are the Kings complaining a lot or is Spurs head not letting me see the refs are helping us a little, not much, but a little?

[BatManu20]

Smart: "How the fuck is that a charge?!"

:lol was wondering if anyone else caught that

[jmard5]

Wilt NEVER fouled out. Wow.

Yeah, I was thinking maybe 1 or 2, but none? Wow.

[mrjap2x]

Wilt NEVER fouled out. Wow.
As impressive as it is, theres a huge chance he didn't defend when he had 5 fouls.

[mrjap2x]

Why did parker get a T?

[siraulo23]

vintage manu performance

manu looking like the old manu

[timtonymanu]

Can't say enough about Kawhi's development. I hope he becomes the go-to-guy if the Big 3 are gassed in a playoff game.

[Captivus]

Wilt NEVER fouled out. Wow.

I dont think he played against players like Tim Duncan or Cousins...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can't say enough about Kawhi's development. I hope he becomes the go-to-guy if the Big 3 are gassed in a playoff game.

:tu

[capek]

Manu hit a ft! :tu

[DesignatedT]

:lmao at Manu's free throw shooting. WTF

[capek]

Manu hit a ft! :tu

:(

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu with some great passes

[ElNono]

just got home... there's my boy manu saving asses per par

[timtonymanu]

The passing is beautiful today.

[ace3g]

...

[timtonymanu]

BS shot

[loveforthegame]

Shit. Great shot by Evans but sucks for us.

[timtonymanu]

That fucking chucker.

[GB20]

hahah

[BatManu20]

You could tell Tyreke's shot was going in as soon as he released it! That was a perfect arc and distance. Gotta tip your hat.

[mrjap2x]

The passing is beautiful today.
Just after a sloppy play.

[capek]

:lol Wow, glad that doesn't change anything

[jmard5]

:lol Wow, glad that doesn't change anything

Well, not yet. =p

[Strategic]

nice lucky bastard

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Evans travelled, clearly took 3 steps. But still, wow.

[Kidd K]

Fun so far watching this glorified practice. Now they just need to not coast all the way to the end like they did against the Suns to create the possibility they can actually hit enough miracle shots to win.



Oh shit Duncan just got posterized by Cousins

Not really, Duncan was beside him, not in front of him.

[timtonymanu]

Didn't even know Ed Malloy was officiating. Fuck that guy!

[Brunodf]

Great clock management there:bang

[mrjap2x]

Another 34-21 quarter just like 1st and 3rd against the clippers.

[timvp]

Manu with .4 defense, tbh.

[Captivus]

End of 1st Quarter:
CHA 9 - UTAH 21

[RD2191]

:flag:

[Dex]

Manu with .4 defense, tbh.

Come on now. Can you really chide a guy for not locking down 70 feet from the basket?

More likely to draw a foul than hit that shot, tbh. Just a helluva shot by Evans.

[Libri]

Even if the Spurs end up blowing out the Kings. The Evans shot will be only highlight shown on ESPN.

[GB20]

that shot was pure

[timtonymanu]

Even if the Spurs end up blowing out the Kings. The Evans shot will be only highlight shown on ESPN.

It was a nice shot though. Just hope it doesn't come back to bite us in the ass this game.

[Captivus]

Assists:
SAC 3 - Manu 5

[GB20]

green and spliter are having a nice game

[capek]

Again I'll make the fruitless request to see Baynes get some non-garbage time minutes in the 2nd half. :depressed

[Brunodf]

Manu 7 pts/7ast/3rebs/2stls/1to

[BatManu20]

I'm watching the Heat-Grizzlies game on ESPN, and this happens often at Heat games, but I always wonder: How the hell are there so many empty seats in that arena?? Miami has to have the worst fans ever. Ungrateful turds don't know what they have.

[jestersmash]

Manu with an efficient 7 points 7 assists (1 TO) in 7 minutes.

[jestersmash]

I'm watching the Heat-Grizzlies game on ESPN, and this happens often at Heat games, but I always wonder: How the hell are there so many empty seats in that arena?? Miami has to have the worst fans ever. Ungrateful turds don't know what they have.

Basketball seats worth sitting in are expensive. Nosebleed seats aren't worth sitting in.

[Captivus]

Manu 7 pts/7ast/3rebs/2stls/1to

My stats are not updated...what page are you looking at?

[BatManu20]

Manu with an efficient 7 points 7 assists (1 TO) in 7 minutes.

Manu should have 10 dimes but Bonner missed 2 wide open 3's and Green missed an open look too.

[jestersmash]

My stats are not updated...what page are you looking at?

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400278592

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm watching the Heat-Grizzlies game on ESPN, and this happens often at Heat games, but I always wonder: How the hell are there so many empty seats in that arena?? Miami has to have the worst fans ever. Ungrateful turds don't know what they have.

Is LBJ injured?

[GB20]

Again I'll make the fruitless request to see Baynes get some non-garbage time minutes in the 2nd half. :depressed
Pop is given baynes the spliter' treatment

[Captivus]

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400278592

Thanks!

[Brunodf]

My stats are not updated...what page are you looking at?
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400278592

[Captivus]

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400278592

Thank you too!!!

[GB20]

I'm watching the Heat-Grizzlies game on ESPN, and this happens often at Heat games, but I always wonder: How the hell are there so many empty seats in that arena?? Miami has to have the worst fans ever. Ungrateful turds don't know what they have.
you should see when the marlins play

[PingPong]

you should see when the marlins play
The cubans and niggas are busy pimping or selling drugs...

[mrjap2x]

Nice stat, since jan 30 green has been shooting ~53% from 3.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The cubans and niggas are busy pimping or selling drugs...

Take your racism elsewhere.

[GB20]

it is good to see timmy and tiago playing together

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nice stat, since jan 30 green has been shooting ~53% from 3.

He started streaking with that 9 3s game when he otherwise played pretty poorly (blew 3 layups, turned it over, made dumb decisions).

My major concer about Green is that he's just like Bonner - a confidence player whose nuts shrivel when the big games arrive in late-May/June.

[DatBoyGood]

Leonard needs to more dunk packages lol

[DapDaGenius]

Spurs doing nicely. Just tuned in are the Spurs fuckin up in any way

[RD2191]

kawhi aint got hops, he can dunk because of his long ass arms

[capek]

He started streaking with that 9 3s game when he otherwise played pretty poorly (blew 3 layups, turned it over, made dumb decisions).

My major concer about Green is that he's just like Bonner - a confidence player whose nuts shrivel when the big games arrive in late-May/June.

1 year vs, what, 4 years? No reason to make that comparison imo

[timtonymanu]

Spurs doing nicely. Just tuned in are the Spurs fuckin up in any way

They have been turning the ball over a lot.

[timtonymanu]

1 year vs, what, 4 years? No reason to make that comparison imo

Agreed. Not really a fair comparison. Green was very valuable in the LAC series.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

1 year vs, what, 4 years? No reason to make that comparison imo

I hope you're right.

[GB20]

kobe green is shooting too much

[DapDaGenius]

lol Green bricked both of them.

[Captivus]

I wanted Green to shot it a 3rd time!!

[DapDaGenius]

I forgot Patterson was with Kings.

[Boomersgold]

kobe green is shooting too much

Wide open though.

[capek]

:cry why can't Green make 100% of his shots? :cry

:P

[timtonymanu]

The Kings have their fair share of Rockets rejects (Hayes, Patterson, Douglas). Even Aaron Brooks before tonight.

[timtonymanu]

kobe green is shooting too much

You're such a fucking idiot.

[Bill_Brasky]

He started streaking with that 9 3s game when he otherwise played pretty poorly (blew 3 layups, turned it over, made dumb decisions).

My major concer about Green is that he's just like Bonner - a confidence player whose nuts shrivel when the big games arrive in late-May/June.

Are you kidding? Green shot the 3 fine in the first/second rounds last year. Went cold in the WCF.

His streakiness is just random. Not like Bonner who obviously shrivels only when the games matter.

[RD2191]

:downspin:

[ace3g]

Master Splitter!!!

[GB20]

wow

[BatManu20]

Splitter dunked! What a sight for sore eyes

[RD2191]

TIAGO SMASH

[capek]

Just awesome!

[DapDaGenius]

SPLITTER!!!!

[Mayhem321]

Splitter didn't have a double-double in february... i hope he have a better month in march

[Boomersgold]

Splitter with the MONSTER DUNK!

[jmard5]

Splitter dunk!

[loveforthegame]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[jesterbobman]

Kawhi smiled after that pass.