Game Thread: Spurs vs. Pistons - Mar. 3 @ 6:00 PM CST

[capek]

Preemptive action was necessary. How many more players will your actions cost us Amuseddaysleeper, before we rise up and say NO MORE! :lol



Tonight, we go from this
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to this
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er, just as long as we don't let their
http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/scrubs(9).jpg



do this
http://www.sandlotseidaho.com/images/party-image.gif



PS
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/dembeatz/spurs_win.jpg

[Brunodf]

Spurs by 12

[GB20]

now that tony is out, timmy will lead this team as he was before.

[TheGoldStandard]

Pumped for tonight's game, want to see what combinations they'll be exploring with the PG.

[AFBlue]

Quick callout...game start is at 6pm CT, not 7.

[capek]

Quick callout...game start is at 6pm CT, not 7.

DAMMIT

[ace3g]

By the way, can the Spurs wear their ALT Jerseys the rest of the season, or at least till TP is back, lol, since we are undefeated in them.

[loveforthegame]

:flag:

Payback time.

[DatBoyGood]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Game 1 w/o @<a href="https://twitter.com/tp9network">tp9network</a>. It's gonna be a loooong month! Wish him a complete and FAST full recovery! We'll really miss him. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23gospursgo">#gospursgo</a></p>&mdash; Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) <a href="https://twitter.com/manuginobili/status/308331969253621761">March 3, 2013</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[playblair]

cojo will have a break out performance ala garrett temple 2010 ......................

[ace3g]

Paul Garcia PS ‏@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer) Per Pop: Cory Joseph to start. Stephen Jackson will play. Gary Neal still out. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Pistons (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Pistons&src=hash)



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[Mal]

CoJo playing. Wow. Expected DeColo to run the point

[AFBlue]

Paul Garcia PS ‏@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer) Per Pop: Cory Joseph to start. Stephen Jackson will play. Gary Neal still out. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Pistons (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Pistons&src=hash)

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Nice!

[playblair]

word props cojo .......................

[ace3g]

bold prediction, although that is the reason CJ is in Austin is to develop, but maybe the plan all along was to play Neal up to the trade deadline to keep his trade value high and use him in a package and then bring in Cojo (who is playing heavy minutes in the Spurs system in Austin) to step in as true back up final half of the season.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp5ekMlQvi4


lol lol

[ace3g]

308352855377580033

308352549470224384

[Mugen]

Wow excited for CoJo.

[iminol]

Sources say, Pop gave some showtime during pregame interview. Any audio/video/link?

[Cory Joseph]

I think I'm ready for this. :flag:

[capek]

:wow CoJo starting? Surprised, but looking forward to seeing how he does. De Colo and Mills have certainly left the door open for someone else to step up.

[BatManu20]

Cojo's starting? I'd demand a trade if I were NDC.

[Trill Clinton]

:toast to corey starting.

[RD2191]

:flag:

[elemento]

WOW surprised to see Cojo starting

I truly hope he takes advantage of it.

So glad to see that defense > offense in Pop's mind once again. Pretty sure Cojo got the edge because of his defensive impact.

[GB20]

cool!! cojo was the guy that i expected to be the starting point guard.

[loveforthegame]

Props to CJ for getting the start. :tu

Good to have Jack back too.

[jyra]

I would like to see Cory matched up with Brandon Knight.

[timvp]

Hell yes, CoJo (or should I say Hell yes, Pop?).

Now is the time to see if CoJo is ready. Great decision.

[GB20]

the only thing i am looking from cojo is his one on one defense.

[timvp]

Yeah, CJ's defense and three-point shooting alone make him the best fit as the backup point guard, IMO. The other three PGs are flawed one way or another. CJ's only real flaw that we know of right now is that he's raw.

[GB20]

de colo doe not have the speed to be a starting point guard in the NBA.

[blkroadrunners]

I hope CoJo receives good minutes (at least 20-25 minutes) while starting.

[Pop]

I said Cojo should start in the latest Grade thread and I'm glad they went this way, De Colo and Mills had lots of opportunities already and they haven't shown enough. Hopefully he makes the best of it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs call, finally

[ace3g]

smart move wearing the ALT jerseys ;)

[ace3g]

good test against Calderon

[emanueldavidginobili]

CoJo isn't shy huh

[capek]

Thanks for changing the thread title :tu

GSG!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why is Danny unable to make the simplest layups???

How can he be better at 3pt shooting than 2ft chip-ins???

:pctoss

:lmao

[ace3g]

nice help there by CJ

[Bruno]

Opposites PGs are scoring 18.4 points per 48 minutes when Parker is on the court and 24.5 points per 48 minutes when he isn't on the court. To make it worse, these 24.5 points are mostly scored by less talented backup PGs.

A good defensive backup PG (like CoJo is on the paper) could significantly improve Spurs because the margin of improvement in that area is just huge.

[Pop]

Green driving :lol....

[emanueldavidginobili]

Danny needs to work on his ball handling and individual moves in the offseason jesus

[ace3g]

Seems like Splitter has learned the concept of palming the ball for layups/dunks now, that play showed the benefit, instead of curling it.

[GB20]

Green's handles need to improve

[Pop]

Nice pass, Cojo should be more assertive and run some offense, not just get rid of the ball.

[KaiRMD1]

Time to shine CoJo, you're up!

[Captivus]

automatic update please!

[ace3g]

Kawhi with back to the basket = awesome

[Floyd Pacquiao]

damn pretty move by kawhi

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi seriously has PG handles now. It's incredible how he's developed after a slow start this season. :tu

[Captivus]

Hope Pop promised CoJo at least a few games,

[GB20]

now everyone wants to be the point guard :lol

[ace3g]

"you should be here" we need a gif!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Good start for Kawhi

I'd like to see the Spurs run the offense. Too much out of control to begging the game

[Strategic]

Great start

[GB20]

manu!!

[jyra]

Really good to see Duncan working for catches deep in the paint.

[GB20]

manu really makes blair better

[ace3g]

Manu!!!

[Captivus]

Blockawhi!

[ace3g]

timvp live thread?

[Floyd Pacquiao]

nice manu stepping up

[Arcadian]

There's vintage Manu.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu playing great

[Brunodf]

Manu!!!!!!!!

[GB20]

i get scared every time manu attack the basquet

[emanueldavidginobili]

Manu is going to step it up in Parkers absence tbh

[BatManu20]

Playing well without Tony, we don't need him. Trade him while he has value!

[CitizenDwayne]

manu really makes everyone better

[Manudona]

i get scared every time manu attack the basquet

The other teams too

[NASpurs]

ElNono is somewhere having an evil laugh, petting his hairless cat while searching for his "What Can We Get For Parker" trade thread.

[keywester]

Manu/Patty....works well!

[GB20]

i get scared every time manu attack the basquet
is that you el nono?

[GB20]

Playing well without Tony, we don't need him. Trade him while he has value!
is that you el nono?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

So are the Pistons making Knight a shooting guard now?

[Arcadian]

:lol Jackson...ugh.

[GB20]

it will go in

[GB20]

it will go in

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

GINOBILI!

[emanueldavidginobili]

what the fuck manu???

[blkroadrunners]

Damn Manu!!

[ElNono]

:cry but, but Manu is done :cry

[Captivus]

HAHAHAHA!!!

[phxspurfan]

solid end of quarter play there

[Spurs Brazil]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

Manu turns the ball over, takes a charge and then hits a buzzer beater three while being fouled. Just Manu being Manu :lol

[ElNono]

ElNono is somewhere having an evil laugh, petting his hairless cat while searching for his "What Can We Get For Parker" trade thread.

:lol

[Strategic]

Money man...................u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[loveforthegame]

Couldn't ask for a better first quarter. I don't care who the competition is, it's good to see the all the guys come out strong.

[ElNono]

:cry but he missed the free throw :cry

[Arcadian]

Manu is in "I get to play without Tony, weeeee!" mode.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

manu being manu

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice 1st quarter. TD playing well on both ends

[ElNono]

I like Cojo's D, tbh

[Brunodf]

TP was holding the team down tbh

[jestersmash]

ElNono's probably having an orgasm right about now :lol

[superjames1992]

Manu is going into God mode with Tony out.

[RD2191]

LATE TI THE GAME, HOW DID COJO LOOK?

[jestersmash]

Also talk about small lineup. Manu, Patty, Green, Jackson, Blair.

[superjames1992]

Manu > Tony, tbh.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Manu horrible turnover----Manu draws charge----Manu 4 point play, yeah that sounds like Manu Ginobili

[ElNono]

ElNono's probably having an orgasm right about now :lol

:lol more like Manu raping Detroit

tbh, Manu stepping up was expected, just like Tim

[Pop]

LATE TI THE GAME, HOW DID COJO LOOK?

He looked sharp on D and like he was mostly trying not to get in the way on O. Should be enough for him to clinch the spot imo.

[GB20]

manu is on fire !!

[ElNono]

no lube

[NASpurs]

Manu activated the Always On Fire cheat code.

[jestersmash]

Poll: Will Manu score 20 points in less than 10 minutes?

[RD2191]

He looked sharp on D and like he was mostly trying not to get in the way on O. Should be enough for him to clinch the spot imo.
better than parker on d?

[Brunodf]

:depressedBut but he should retire

[GB20]

manu the MVP

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuu on fire!!!!!

[Mugen]

Manu Ginobili.

[emanueldavidginobili]

Oh hey there Manu :)

[Captivus]

this game is not developing as I thought it would be...

[capek]

That was a fantastic play to end the quarter :lol

Great to see both Manu and Timmy playing much better than they have in a while :tu

[benstanfield]

Jack looks better at 4 then 3.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

TP injury happened at a perfect time to force the rest of the team to come together and elevate their game. Given that he'll be back in 3-4 weeks I'm thinking more and more that this may be a blessing in disguise.

[CitizenDwayne]

TP injury happened at a perfect time to force the rest of the team to come together and elevate their game. Given that he'll be back in 3-4 weeks I'm thinking more and more that this may be a blessing in disguise.

I think you may be right.

[Darius McCrary]

Just tuned in. How has CoJo looked?

[howbouthemspurs]

Manu is going off!

[benfti]

Has Patty had 4 assists in a game this season?

[GB20]

the crowd should chant mvp when manu touches the ball :lol

[Captivus]

I want CoJo back!

[capek]

Just tuned in. How has CoJo looked?

He looked very solid. Mistake free :tu

[Brunodf]

Playmaker please?

[GB20]

pop need to put cojo back

[Darius McCrary]

Did anyone else catch Kawhi splitting a double team and finding Green for that corner 3?
Kawhi's dribbling went from 55 on NBA Live to 70 in just one summer.

[benfti]

is this game as sloppy as it looks to be on the play-by-play?

[ElNono]

Bonner fucking things up per par

[Johnsyounger]

Pop clearly had the talk with Tim and Manu. Whole club looks solid. Granted we are playing the Pistons, but encouraging still...

[jestersmash]

I think Manu's PER for the game so far is like 60 or 70, tbh.

[Pop]

This unit is shitting the bed.

[BatManu20]

Lol Bonner is so bad

[capek]

is this game as sloppy as it looks to be on the play-by-play?

Spurs got sloppy for a bit wo a playmaker in there plus the turd towers

[Spurs Brazil]

damn Bonner. Bring TD back

[Darius McCrary]

pop trolling ST with turd towers per par

[RD2191]

pop trolling ST with turd towers per par
:lol

[Johnsyounger]

Wait... no Neal, no TP. where is Diaw????

[falconqb1234]

kawai looks like bruce bowen tonight with those white shoes

[DPG21920]

I wish CoJO wouldn't do that dribble up to the 3 point line and stop move so much. Keep the dribble alive and do what you do.

[Pop]

Wait... no Neal, no TP. where is Diaw????

He's injured as well.

[bklynspursfan]

Cojo needs to work with Chip on that shot

[hater]

Cojo can't shoot for shit

[Pop]

Yeah Cojo doesn't look quite as good on O as he does on defense, then again Mills got Ginobili next to him for a while while Cojo had... Danny Green.

[Mugen]

Kawhi needs to be the focus off the offense when Pop throws a unit like this on the floor. Not necessarily just ISO plays & post ups but let him handle the ball and create as well.

[ace3g]

great play!!

[ace3g]

CJ!!!

[GB20]

Cojo needs to work with Chip on that shot
be patient his shot will come

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

CJ looks really active

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Bonner got blocked imo

[BatManu20]

Cojoooooo

[Mugen]

Matty ruins everything tbh.

[bklynspursfan]

be patient his shot will come

I'm sure it will, just as Tony's did, just sayin'

[Captivus]

relax CoJo...you are looking good

[bklynspursfan]

Man at least get Timmy in for some run he's gonna sit this whole quarter

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Dear Americans, the word is "aggression", not "aggressiveness", which is a word made up by illiterates eg. "I love Kawhi's aggression".

Aggressively yours,

Ruff

:lmao

[Spurs Brazil]

Loooooooong rest for TD

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

KAWHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[ElNono]

Manu to Kawhai express

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Dear Americans, the word is "aggression", not "aggressiveness", which is a word made up by illiterates eg. "I love Kawhi's aggression".

Aggressively yours,

Ruff

:lmao

[DPG21920]

Kawhi Pippen

[BatManu20]

Kawhi!! Great feed from Manu

[loveforthegame]

What's not to love about Leonard. He's a beast. :tu

[DatBoyGood]

Gino to KL!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Patty with a new towel move after Kawhi dunk :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi Pippen

If he could end up being 3/4s of what Scottie was I'd be ecstatic.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Kawhi Pippen

If he could end up being 3/4s of what Scottie was I'd be ecstatic.

[howbouthemspurs]

Manu with the WOW factor

[benfti]

will we see Baynes tonight?

[GB20]

if cojo keep getting better , de colo would be the man out of rotation

[ace3g]

Master Splitter!!

[ElNono]

Tiago doin' work

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

LOL CV GET SHAT ON

[Samr.]

Who is this Manu guy and when did the Spurs sign him?

[ace3g]

CJ!!!

[Pop]

will we see Baynes tonight?

Meh who knows, but it's pretty disheartening to see the big rotation without Boris, microball and turd towers as usual zzzzzzz.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Tiago!!!

[ace3g]

Every now and then we get that glimpse of Manu if he had decided to take more money and be a lone star on another team.

[loveforthegame]

Really like what I see from Joseph. Hope he continues to get minutes whether he remains the starter (while Parker is out) or not.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

CoJo looking pretty comfortable out there. :tu

[ElNono]

let's keep it up in the 2nd half

[Strategic]

Wow, great first half for the good guys.

[BatManu20]

Great first half :tu

[DPG21920]

Every now and then we get that glimpse of Manu if he had decided to take more money and be a lone star on another team.

I really don't believe that could happen. He is a per minute superstar, but I really don't think he could ever handle top dog minutes and increase that production. He's have games, but over the course of a season his per minute stats would suffer in a decent fashion if asked to play 38-40MPG.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Great ball movement, solid D. Looks like the team has decided to lift in TP's absence. Great stuff.

[Mugen]

Great D so far.

[Spurs Brazil]

Very good 1st half. Manu with a fantastic game

[Bill_Brasky]

Cory looked good in the few minutes I saw....has he been good the whole game?

[EVAY]

let's keep it up in the 2nd half

from your lips to god's ears

[Captivus]

A 19 assist first half.

[spurraider21]

Every now and then we get that glimpse of Manu if he had decided to take more money and be a lone star on another team.
Just watch Rockets games :lol

[jesterbobman]

Cory made a few mistakes, (notably the TO right after a steal), but that's a communication problem, and the idea was fine. Defense is good, and the D against Brandon Knight in the last 30 seconds was great. Stayed close, Got his arms up vertical and made it a tough shot.

[Samr.]

I really like what I see from CoJo. He isn't lighting up the stat sheet or anything, but he looks comfortable and isn't making too many mistakes that can't be attributed to just nerves.

Dude obviously came outta college early, and the Spurs are giving him that extra maturation that he shoulda gotten in college, in the D-league. He won't be a star, but he's gonna be a player who knows the system like the back of his hand and who plays Spurs ball. I'm happy with that.

[Strategic]

and tonight on TV, it's the history of the world or the future of the NBA? No contest, Go Spurs Go!!!

[Johnsyounger]

Looking at the schedule. Although we are at home a ton, we have some tough games ahead. Glad to see tonights effort, but the real test are yet to come. We got clips, memphis, okc, golden state twice, lakers, utah, houston....and some other not gimmie games.

[Chinook]

Dear Americans, the word is "aggression", not "aggressiveness", which is a word made up by illiterates eg. "I love Kawhi's aggression".

Aggressively yours,

Ruff

:lmao

No offense, man, but that's not true. Aggressiveness IS a word. It means the quality of being aggressive. Aggression is the state of being aggressive.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggression

Most words that end in -ness are actual words that developed to separate two nuanced ideas. They're often misused, but they are still words.

[roycrikside]

A 19 assist first half.

As ironic as it sounds, I think the Spurs will miss Tony more on the defensive end than on offense. They have enough guys who can shoot and score and with their system people will always be open and get good looks (look at that Bulls game they won or even the close loss at Miami). Manu and Tim can still create elite-level offense in bursts.

On defense though, Parker makes life really tough for people like Westbrook and Paul when he's engaged. Neal is terrible against guys like that, obviously, and Mills and De Colo both have their limitations there as well. Mills pressures the ball well, but he's ultimately too small and makes a lot of mistakes in his own end. De Colo has size, but isn't quite athletic enough to hang with elite guards and doesn't have experience and doesn't get respect from the refs.

Joseph has some defensive chops, but he too lacks experience and will get zero respect too...

[ace3g]

I really don't believe that could happen. He is a per minute superstar, but I really don't think he could ever handle top dog minutes and increase that production. He's have games, but over the course of a season his per minute stats would suffer in a decent fashion if asked to play 38-40MPG.

I agree the 6th man role (and Timmy/TP) has helped his career but there are still games that show, when in his prime, the numbers he could have put up (not just points) as the main star.

[Chinook]

Cory looks like he's good enough to get the minutes he needs to improve. I like him as the starter for the next few weeks. I hope Pop lets him have his ups and downs, though.

[GB20]

I read that many teams called the spurs to trade for cory and the spurs rejected them all.

[timtonymanu]

Just tuned in. I heard Cory started? How did he look?

Also did my eyes deceive me or is Jack playing today?

[Brunodf]

I really don't believe that could happen. He is a per minute superstar, but I really don't think he could ever handle top dog minutes and increase that production. He's have games, but over the course of a season his per minute stats would suffer in a decent fashion if asked to play 38-40MPG.

There is no way Manu would average less than 20/7/7 in 35 per game

[ace3g]

good start to 2nd half

[ace3g]

more great passing!!!

[ElNono]

kill em

[ace3g]

Textbook way to start 2nd half

[jestersmash]

Kawhi showing some emotion after not getting the and 1 call on that last play.

[GB20]

:flag:

[BatManu20]

Picking up where we left off. Me gusta

[Spurs Brazil]

Kawhi!!!

[dbestpro]

I want to see CoJo run a pick and roll.

[Strategic]

Blow these dogs out!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bill_Brasky]

Damn, great start. Joseph looking great.

[Samr.]

Uhm... what just happened?

Spurs opened the second half with two dunks?

This is not Spurs ball. Surprised pop wasn't the one who called the timeout.

[GB20]

kawhi looking good tonight

[Mugen]

Amping up the D has to be the priority when TP is out. So far so good.

[spurraider21]

At work, can't watch the game but I'm checking in here every now and then. Good to hear CoJo looking good.

[timtonymanu]

CJ!!!

Just tuned in. How has CoJo looked?

[loveforthegame]

Leonard must be more involved in the offense.

[ace3g]

CJ and 1!!!

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good job by CJ finishing that, his spacing was bad tho.

[Samr.]

CoJo looking very parker-esque with that and-1

[GB20]

how did he make that shot?

[Floyd Pacquiao]

cojo playing damn good imo

[Juggity]

This is impressive shit from CJ

[Spurs Brazil]

CoJo and one!!

The kid is playing well

[BatManu20]

Cojo should be the new starter. Trade Tony.

[loveforthegame]

CJ earning more minutes right out of the gate.

[ace3g]

Just tuned in. How has CoJo looked?

picking his spots in the offense, good defense, especially after PG makes interior pass (good anticipation on the steal, breaking up plays).

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

nice passing!

[timtonymanu]

picking his spots in the offense, good defense, especially after PG makes interior pass (good anticipation on the steal, breaking up plays).

Thanks! :tu

I just saw his and-1.

[Samr.]

CoJo is legit. He's not flashy, but his defense is solid and can't complain about his offense. This game is definitely gonna earn him more minutes.

And that pass he just made to Green for that three was textbook. Passing up the layup for the corner 3.

[Brunodf]

wtf was that

[Johnsyounger]

Man if Green shows up in the playoffs we got a shot....

[BatManu20]

Cojo making all the right decisions

[KaiRMD1]

Damn it, we're the Boston Celtics

[jestersmash]

Cory is doing a wonderful job. Clean pass to Tiago on that last play, though Tiago couldn't finish.

[Juggity]

Cory's defense reminds me of the defense Green was playing two years ago when he was first called up to play for the spurs on a 10 day contract. Energetic.

[Arcadian]

This is a beatdown

[Malice]

Does anyone else find themselves shaking their head when the Spurs play like this? Unbelievable.

[Darius McCrary]

Cory looks really good.

[timtonymanu]

D-League paying off for CoJo.

With how terrible Neal is at PG, and how inconsistent Nando and Patty are, I've always wanted Joseph to get his shot.

[Johnsyounger]

Green making it rain..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Juggity, WTF is that Westbrook frog!? :lmao

[ace3g]

Manu misses, take him out...

[Arcadian]

What the fuck kind of call is that? That was the cleanest block of all time

[Brunodf]

Splitter is missing everything

[L.I.T]

The way the Spurs staff has brought along and developed Joseph/Kawhi/Splitter and even Green is particularly impressive. Joseph is almost a different player than last year.

[Johnsyounger]

Pistons are A-W-F-U-L