Game Thread: Spurs vs. Clippers - Mar. 29 @ 7:30 PM CST

[capek]

*Mini-minimalist edition*

Same Spurs spirit, new smaller size!

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[Bruno]

It's a statement game for Spurs bench. Clippers bench is one of the best in the league and has given a lot of troubles to Spurs in a lot of previous games. Spurs have some quality players on their bench but some of them are really struggling right now and their chemistry is iffy.

[Kool Bob Love]

I wont be watching tonight. I will be at the alamodome for the rangers-padres game.

I will be rocking some Spurs gear tho.

:flag:

[Brunodf]

1)CoJo should get the backup PG spot...
2)Make Griffin shoot jumpers.
3)3pt defense

Spurs by 6

[Thread]

I hope they spill your fuckin' plums all over Bexar County.

[NASpurs]

I hope they spill your fuckin' plums all over Bexar County.

We're ripping balloon knots, yours included.

[Clipper Nation]

Easy win for them Spurs, tbh...

[boutons_deux]

We ripped them in LA,

we rip them in SA

[lefty20]

Just gotta leave Matt Barnes wide open for the easy win, tbh.

[Pop]

Easy win for them Spurs, tbh...

With Lawson and Gastrong injuries, the Clippers should feel pretty good about their chances, they're clearly the third team that could realistically come out of the west with the Spurs and OKC.

[EricB]

Keep DeAndre Jordan out of the paint, Splittle has to be physical again.

force Griffen outside and limit the 3 shooters the best you can.

Paul will be Paul so minimize that damage.

Limit Crawford to shooting outrageous YOLO threes.

[Trainwreck2100]

Easy win for them Spurs, tbh...

remember when they were "the tribe called bench" are you ashamed of yourself for thinking that was a good name?

[CitizenDwayne]

Just gotta leave Matt Barnes wide open for the easy win, tbh.

[Pop]

If the Clippers are smart they're gonna switch Bledsoe on Manu.

[Man In Black]

Since I live out West, normally when I watch Spurs v Clippers at Staples, I'm part of a small minority of fans who cheer loudly for Silver and Black. Since Mrs. MIB and I flew in for the Easter weekend, it's going to be a really cool thing to feel what Homecourt feels like.

See y'all at AT&T!

[spurraider21]

I saw our boys pound the Clips here in LA. I'm sure they can do the same in San Antone. Spurs by 12

[BatManu20]

Tiago Splitter ‏@tiagosplitter (https://twitter.com/tiagosplitter)7m (https://twitter.com/tiagosplitter/status/317763324899123200)
Game day!!!! Letsgooooo!! Vs Clippers!

Tiago's ready.

[Clippersfan86]

Love how everybody keeps bringing up the one Spurs win while disregarding the loss in San Antonio to the Clippers as well as the 24 point beatdown in LA. Last year the Clippers also won the season series 2-1 and should have won the other one if not for the horrific Ryan Gomes backcourt violation. Bottom line is it's in San Antonio and the Spurs are the more consistent, better team, so I say they win by 6 but to act like they CAN'T lose to the Clippers unless by a miracle is shortsighted.

[Robz4000]

Love how everybody keeps bringing up the one Spurs win while disregarding the loss in San Antonio to the Clippers as well as the 24 point beatdown in LA. Last year the Clippers also won the season series 2-1 and should have won the other one if not for the horrific Ryan Gomes backcourt violation. Bottom line is it's in San Antonio and the Spurs are the more consistent, better team, so I say they win by 6 but to act like they CAN'T lose to the Clippers unless by a miracle is shortsighted.

Spurs won the season series last year 2-1. Would've been the other way around if not for the blown play at the end of the second game, tho. That loss at the AT&T Center earlier this year came when the Spurs were without Leonard and Jack got hurt in the second quarter. Spurs are pretty close to full strength for this one.

[Clippersfan86]

Spurs won the season series last year 2-1. Would've been the other way around if not for the blown play at the end of the second game, tho. That loss at the AT&T Center earlier this year came when the Spurs were without Leonard and Jack got hurt in the second quarter. Spurs are pretty close to full strength for this one.

Ah, my memory failed me. Regardless the bottom line is that the teams have played each other close the last two years outside of the playoffs when half a Clippers team met a Spurs team coming off 9 days rest. I think the biggest disparity between the teams isn't talent at all but rather coaching. Pop makes Vinny look like a dumb fu** every single time. Like seriously I'd trade Chris Paul to the Spurs for Popvich straight up. Talent wise and styles wise they are way more similar than people realize.

Best positions for both teams, both with all stars? PF and PG. Two teams with most depth in the NBA. Spurs no doubt have superior execution but both teams thrive when they work inside out on offense and get out on the break from forcing turnovers. I think the Spurs are what the Clippers can be next year IF BIG IF... they get a high caliber coach like SVG or Sloan. With Vinny at the helm we are capped at 2nd round unfortunately.

Unless somehow the Clippers miraculously dig deep and find the confidence and heart they had in December which we haven't seen for like 3 months now.

[Clippersfan86]

It's painful due to how high the bar was set early in the season but I just need to accept the reality that we are the 3rd or 4th best team in the west and that.... it's not so bad considering I was a fan many years when we couldn't even win 25 games. I think the media and opposing fans judge the Clippers as if they have been together years and doesn't give them fair expectations and as a result I've been doing the same. The Spurs, Thunder, Heat etc have had their cores intact 3+ years now. Takes a good 3-4 years to build that chemistry.

[LakerHater]

I dont think Parker will be able to shut down Paul like he did in the first game!!

[ace3g]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/300206_10151299744121981_833241695_n.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

Love how everybody keeps bringing up the one Spurs win while disregarding the loss in San Antonio to the Clippers as well as the 24 point beatdown in LA.
The Spurs win was more recent, nobody cares about November basketball...

[Clippersfan86]

I dont think Parker will be able to shut down Paul like he did in the first game!!

He doesn't ever shut Paul down. Paul struggles against the Spurs because of your amazing help defense and Pop's trap schemes he uses against CP3. Pop just knows how to expose CP3.

[Clippersfan86]

The Spurs win was more recent, nobody cares about November basketball...

The more recent win is always the the most important but it doesn't mean the others should be ignored.

[HI-FI]

should be a great game. the past week has been the shit for Spurs basketball and NBA in general.

[Budkin]

Since I live out West, normally when I watch Spurs v Clippers at Staples, I'm part of a small minority of fans who cheer loudly for Silver and Black. Since Mrs. MIB and I flew in for the Easter weekend, it's going to be a really cool thing to feel what Homecourt feels like.

See y'all at AT&T!

Oh man, you're going to have an awesome time!

[emanueldavidginobili]

We better come to play, we only beat the Nuggets by 1 with a hobbled Ty Lawson, and CP3 is playing some really good basketball right now.

[Clippersfan86]

We better come to play, we only beat the Nuggets by 1 with a hobbled Ty Lawson, and CP3 is playing some really good basketball right now.

Against the Clippers you always bring your best unfortunately. Danny Green will probably drop 30+.

[Reck]

Must have game.

[Reck]

He doesn't ever shut Paul down. Paul struggles against the Spurs because of your amazing help defense and Pop's trap schemes he uses against CP3. Pop just knows how to expose CP3.

Denial.

It dont matter if the coach sets the best plays ever, you still have to go out there and execute them.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Got to limit turnovers, dont let the monkeyballers get easy transition points. Their 1st in the league at that.

[Clippersfan86]

Denial.

It dont matter if the coach sets the best plays ever, you still have to go out there and execute them.

Sorry but Parker's 1 on 1 defense is subpar. Your team has yet to play Chris Paul straight up, at least since he's been in a Clipper uniform. Always doubles and traps coming. If you believe this though than I guess we can say Parker's 15 combined points on 30 percent shooting in two games vs the Clippers this year.. that it was CP3 shutting him down.

[Clippersfan86]

Got to limit turnovers, dont let the monkeyballers get easy transition points. Their 1st in the league at that.

Ironically the Spurs depend on defense into fastbreaks just as much. In San Antonio’s 54 wins they average 19.0 points off turnovers per game. However, in their 17 losses that number drops down to 12.9.

[Reck]

Sorry but Parker's 1 on 1 defense is subpar. Your team has yet to play Chris Paul straight up, at least since he's been in a Clipper uniform. Always doubles and traps coming. If you believe this though than I guess we can say Parker's 15 combined points on 30 percent shooting in two games vs the Clippers this year.. that it was CP3 shutting him down.

CP has been getting shut down like a two penny whore by Tony since his Hornets days.

This is nothing new.

[Clippersfan86]

I think Paul has better quicks and handles than Pop, tbh.

:p:

[Clippersfan86]

CP has been getting shut down like a two penny whore by Tony since his Hornets days.

This is nothing new.

Not sure about when he was on the Hornets.. although didn't he torch your team when he took you to game 7 in the semis? As I said.. at best you can say they both shut each other down this year. CP3 outplayed Parker handily in the first two games although he didn't shoot particularly well. As I said though, I have yet to see Parker or the Spurs play CP3 straight up.. so rather than give Parker all the credit it's more accurate to say the Spurs team did.

[RD2191]

:flag:

[Brunodf]

That loss at the AT&T Center earlier this year came when the Spurs were without Leonard and Jack got hurt in the second quarter. Spurs are pretty close to full strength for this one.
Also Blair was starting and Neal was in the rotation

[weeks]

chris paul is a great player, don't know that he's better than parker.

[Reck]

Not sure about when he was on the Hornets.. although didn't he torch your team when he took you to game 7 in the semis? As I said.. at best you can say they both shut each other down this year. CP3 outplayed Parker handily in the first two games although he didn't shoot particularly well.

Not really. It was the Hornets as a team, plus they had homecourt advantage.

That year was wierd though. The home team always won in their home court in blowout fashion.

[GB20]

a win from the spurs would be sweet

[Spur|n|Austin]

Clips looking for revenge of that whooping, should be a good game. GSG!!

[Spur|n|Austin]

Sean just got taken out by Tim! That was great :lol

[NASpurs]

Somebody should make a gif of what TD did to Sean :lol

[BatManu20]

I have a feeling that the Clippers are going to bring it tonight. Could be a dog fight. Spurs better be ready.

[HI-FI]

this game even broadcast? i'm getting a Texas Rangers for the channel I normally get the Spurs broadcast.

looks i'll go the allternate route...

[Spur|n|Austin]

this game even broadcast? i'm getting a Texas Rangers for the channel I normally get the Spurs broadcast.

looks i'll go the allternate route...

FSSW? Maybe in SA they're airing the Rangers, but it's Spurs here.

[loveforthegame]

Go Spurs!!

:flag:

[ace3g]

Spurs starters: Parker, Green, Leonard, Duncan, Splitter. Clippers: Paul, Willie Green, Butler, Griffin, Jordan.

[Clipper Nation]

I have a feeling that the Clippers are going to bring it tonight.
I'd be shocked.... this team NEVER gets up for must-win games or elite opponents anymore...

[Pop]

Man they said we're last in offensive rebounding, you'd think the Celtics would be behind at least... It's pretty bad that we're even worse than them.

[RD2191]

:downspin:

[HI-FI]

FSSW? Maybe in SA they're airing the Rangers, but it's Spurs here.

because i'm between DFW and SA, i get Mavs games on FSSW but there is a Time Warner advertising channel that airs Spurs games from FSSW (i'm very grateful for that, I get tired of going to those other sites). but the TW channel is showing Rangers. no biggie, i'll just get online to watch it.

[timtonymanu]

I'd be shocked.... this team NEVER gets up for must-win games or elite opponents anymore...

Spurs have barely gotten by playoff teams lately. It might bite us in the ass tonight, tbh.

[RD2191]

:flag:

[RD2191]

:lol

[siraulo23]

stay on willie green, hes one of those spur killers

[ace3g]

nice pass

[Pop]

An offensive rebound and TP looking for KY, so far so good.

[RD2191]

our ball movement is garbage

[Cry Havoc]

Timmy!

[Clippersfan86]

Not really. It was the Hornets as a team, plus they had homecourt advantage.

That year was wierd though. The home team always won in their home court in blowout fashion.

Chris Paul's games vs the Spurs.

Game 1: 17 points, 13 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 steals on 45 percent shooting.
Game 2: 30 points, 12 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 52 percent shooting.
Game 3: 35 points, 9 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal on 60 percent shooting.
Game 4: 23 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals on 63 percent shooting.
Game 5: 22 points, 14 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal on 33 percent shooting.
Game 6: 21 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals on 50 percent shooting.
Game 7: 18 points, 14 assists, 8 rebounds, 5 steals on 44 percent shooting.

Seems to me like CP3 owned the Spurs. Although maybe what you mean is that West destroyed Duncan and other guys stepped up.. but bottom line is CP3 was the undisputed best player and torched you.

[NASpurs]

Early on, I guess they told Kawhi to shoot more. I'm not complaining.

[Cry Havoc]

"Tim Duncan rarely shoots it on the first take."

Uhhh...............

[Clippersfan86]

Lol at Duncan's bitch flop. Comon dude DJ didn't even shove and you end up out of bounds on the floor? Gotta love it.

[RD2191]

tf is this? 03? throw to timmy in the post? we need some ball movement you clowns

[weeks]

cot damn timmy's shot is so flat, i'm always holding my breath

[Spur|n|Austin]

because i'm between DFW and SA, i get Mavs games on FSSW but there is a Time Warner advertising channel that airs Spurs games from FSSW (i'm very grateful for that, I get tired of going to those other sites). but the TW channel is showing Rangers. no biggie, i'll just get online to watch it.


:tu

[weeks]

i feel like we keep dodgin bullets here

[Clippersfan86]

Splitter as always destroying us.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

nice block

[Floyd Pacquiao]

offense looking good

[Cry Havoc]

Lol at Duncan's bitch flop. Comon dude DJ didn't even shove and you end up out of bounds on the floor? Gotta love it.

http://i.imgur.com/RodDWCO.jpg

Yep. Gotta love it.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

7 seconds

[ace3g]

damn, odd miss from Kawhi

[RD2191]

come on kawhi

[weeks]

........

[DapDaGenius]

Early on, I guess they told Kawhi to shoot more. I'm not complaining.

For Leonard's 2nd shot, it looked like Duncan was telling him to him to it, as it looked like Kawhi was hesitating.

[ace3g]

damn everyone likes to hit him in the nuts on dunks

[RD2191]

cp3 grabbin kawhis nuts, what a fag

[timtonymanu]

Come on, man.

[Clippersfan86]

Lol at Pop thinking Kwahi got shoved. CP3 didn't even try to contest it for fear of getting dunked on.

[BatManu20]

Was Kawhi fouled? Why is Pop so pissed. It looked like he just rim checked it

[NASpurs]

Fucking faggot Paul getting away with shit.

[Texas_Ranger]

CP is gay

[Spur|n|Austin]

KWL never complains. Two fouls on that play.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

paul with his hand all over kawhis dick how is that not a foul?

[Pop]

I mostly like what I see, TP doesn't look super sharp on D.

[BatManu20]

Kawhi almost never complains so you have to think something happened there

[Nathan89]

Lol at Pop thinking Kwahi got shoved. CP3 didn't even try to contest it for fear of getting dunked on.

He still fouled him. Obvious low contact.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Lol at Pop thinking Kwahi got shoved. CP3 didn't even try to contest it for fear of getting dunked on.

Hopefully after watching the replay you saw the two fouls on that transition, hopefully....

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

:lol

[Cry Havoc]

http://i.imgur.com/RodDWCO.jpg


Lol at Pop thinking Kwahi got shoved. CP3 didn't even try to contest it for fear of getting dunked on.

Yep. Gotta love it.

[Brunodf]

How is that not a foul?

[siraulo23]

kawhi got fouled, but kawhi's gotta finish that

[Clippersfan86]

If Paul's hand grazing Leonard's cock was enough to make him blow a dunk, then he's soft as fuck. If CP3 gave him a nutshot.. he would of reacted and keeled over.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

closer to a handjob than a graze

[Cry Havoc]

If Paul's hand grazing Leonard's cock was enough to make him blow a dunk, then he's soft as fuck. If CP3 gave him a nutshot.. he would of reacted and keeled over.

Have you ever fucking played basketball?

[Spurs Brazil]

I like the D so far.

How the fuck refs missed that call on Kawhi?????????????

[Clipper Nation]

The blowout starts soon.... Willie Green is carrying the Clippers offensively right now, that ain't gonna last :lol

[NASpurs]

If Paul's hand grazing Leonard's cock was enough to make him blow a dunk, then he's soft as fuck. If CP3 gave him a nutshot.. he would of reacted and keeled over.

He's jerking him off in the air, gtfo with that shit.

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao Parker torching Cp3.

[PingPong]

That Deandre Scrub is owning Timmy.

[RD2191]

take him out kawhi

[BatManu20]

Deandre Jordan playing out of his mind. Already almost at his season average in ppg

[GB20]

bad foul from leonard

[Pop]

That Deandre Scrub is owning Timmy.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

They're getting into the paint really easily.

[timtonymanu]

Trailing before we bring in our reserves? Not good.

[Clippersfan86]

That Deandre Scrub is owning Timmy.

If he had Duncan's brain he would be the next Shaq/Russell. He has some of the most impressive physical tools and athleticism of any big in NBA history. Problem is he's dumb as hell.

[ace3g]

I like the D so far.

How the fuck refs missed that call on Kawhi?????????????

They've missed it before

http://www.hoopsfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Kawhi-Leonard-Dunk.jpg

[Nathan89]

Why can't the NBA call continuation like college?

[GB20]

manu looks old out there

[Cry Havoc]

If he had Duncan's brain he would be the next Shaq/Russell. He has some of the most impressive physical tools and athleticism of any big in NBA history. Problem is he's dumb as hell.

Considering Duncan is as good or better than either of those big men, not exactly a ringing endorsement of Deandre.

[RD2191]

i wish pop wasnt a fag and would at least put baynes in for some hard fouls

[Clipper Nation]

If he had Duncan's brain he would be the next Shaq/Russell. He has some of the most impressive physical tools and athleticism of any big in NBA history.
:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Clippersfan86]

Considering Duncan is as good or better than either of those big men, not exactly a ringing endorsement of Deandre.

Sorry but Duncan is a top 10 player all time but no way in hell better than Shaq or Russell.

[Cry Havoc]

i wish pop wasnt a fag and would at least put baynes in for some hard fouls

Shots fired among the bitch-made posters.

[ElNono]

just got home... close game?

[NASpurs]

:lmao Manu is injured already

[Cry Havoc]

Sorry but Duncan is a top 10 player all time but no way in hell better than Shaq or Russell.

Your basketball takes are already pretty worthless at this point, which is pretty incredible with only 141 posts.

[ElNono]

fuck, what happened to manu?

[NASpurs]

Parker with the prayer

[Quiet Strength]

Fuck injuries! This sucks

[Clippersfan86]

BTW you guys see DJ's intelligence as I pointed out. He's physically dominating the game so far... then he goes and fails to contest a shot, fails to grab the defensive rebound.. then picks up a second foul sending him to the bench.

[Cry Havoc]

fuck, what happened to manu?

Drove baseline, took a pretty good shot, landed awkwardly.

[timtonymanu]

Come on, Manu. What did you hurt now? FFS.

[RD2191]

havoc trying to act cool in front of the clipper fans :lmao

[emanueldavidginobili]

Welp Manu cant catch a break...

[DPG21920]

Damn, Manu left the game hurt. SMH not this again. Please be ok. It would be sickening if it's serious and derails a playoff run.

[ElNono]

was that the hammy again?

[Joyrider]

Hamstring is what ****** was mentioning.

[Clippersfan86]

Your basketball takes are already pretty worthless at this point, which is pretty incredible with only 141 posts.

What case does Duncan have over Russell or Shaq? Only on a Spurs forum is this a discussion.

[RD2191]

NEALLLLLL

[siraulo23]

meh ginobili injured again

[GB20]

nea;!!

[ElNono]

well fuck

[NASpurs]

Neal for threeeeeeee

[Floyd Pacquiao]

fawk manu hamstring issues again

[ElNono]

good to see neal

[BatManu20]

Chris Paul is such a spaz

[loveforthegame]

Let's hope Neal is finally healthy because Manu can't seem to stay that way.

[timtonymanu]

I did see Manu holding his hamstring. Hopefully nothing serious.

[Cry Havoc]

What case does Duncan have over Russell or Shaq? Only on a Spurs forum is this a discussion.

All defensive teams? Single-handedly won a title? Longevity?

[Clippersfan86]

Of course.. Spurs 3 point shooters that can be cold for 10 games before ours.. ALWAYS hit them against us. Fu**ing pathetic Clippers 3 point defense as usual. Spurs already have what 4 made threes?

[DesignatedT]

All you can do is laugh at Manu's situation at this point. What a horrendous season. No way I give him 8M/yr

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

If he had Duncan's brain he would be the next Shaq/Russell. He has some of the most impressive physical tools and athleticism of any big in NBA history. Problem is he's dumb as hell.

:lmao

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

If he had Duncan's brain he would be the next Shaq/Russell. He has some of the most impressive physical tools and athleticism of any big in NBA history. Problem is he's dumb as hell.

:lmao

[Cry Havoc]

What case does Duncan have over Russell or Shaq? Only on a Spurs forum is this a discussion.

Says the dude who thinks Deandre is a few IQ points away from being a top 5 big of all time. :lol :lol :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Here's where the blowout starts, Clippers will just keep giving up threes all night....

[RD2191]

manu needs some of "Micheal's secret stuff"

[McGusto55]

Fuckkkkk.manu

[ThePop]

Please retire Manu.

[DesertSpur50]

All defensive teams? Single-handedly won a title? Longevity?

Shit, even Shaq himself said that Timmy was better than he was.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good to see Neal hit the 1st one.

[ElNono]

if it's the hammy, he'll be ok for the playoffs, but he needs to stop fucking around and sit out

[Pop]

Manu looked sharp, he had two simple quick assists and then he got hurt driving and couldn't help throwing a full court pass.......

[spurtech09]

aw shit manu hurt again:rolleyes

[GB20]

if it's the hammy, he'll be ok for the playoffs, but he needs to stop fucking around and sit out
how much rest does he need?

[Texas_Ranger]

Are the Spurs really going go give Manu a 3 year deal? And lol @ more than 8 mil a year.

[RD2191]

nice tp

[Cry Havoc]

Parker just destroying CP3. Paul disappearing again.

[ElNono]

how much rest does he need?

it's not rest, it's letting the hamstring heal before he tears it... then we're fucked

[spurtech09]

Foul????

[NASpurs]

Manu needs to become a spot-up shooter and that's it.

[RD2191]

oh come on, wtf

[Clipper Nation]

Parker just destroying CP3. Paul disappearing again.
It really is getting pathetic, how scared CP3 is of the Spurs...

[EVAY]

was that the hammy again?

Yes. He went up for a lay in and got fouled and twisted his leg. Came up holding his hamstring. Shot the free throws and then left for the rocker room holding his hamstring and limping.

[Clippersfan86]

All defensive teams? Single-handedly won a title? Longevity?

Singlehandedly when? The year Parker won finals MVP as a 25 year old over a just out of prime Timmy? The year Robinson, health issues and all was still one of the better centers in 99? Or the year they played the NETS in the finals? Look Duncan is a legend, top 10 player, tops at his position but he has ZERO case over Shaq or Russell at least in terms of peak or prime. Maybe due to longevity he has an okay case. Although Russell's 11 rings as the best player pretty much lock him into the top 5. As for my comments about DJ.. I simply said physically he has all time great tools. Too bad he doesn't have the brain to accomplish more than solid starter.

[spurtech09]

is manu needed anymore?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

That was on Paul? wtf

[ElNono]

Yes. He went up for a lay in and got fouled and twisted his leg. Came up holding his hamstring. Shot the free throws and then left for the rocker room holding his hamstring and limping.

thanks... you have to wonder how long that's been really bothering him...

[DPG21920]

With the way Manu was playing we were screwed anyways. If he rests too long, he has 0 shot at knocking off the rust.

[EVAY]

is manu needed anymore?

yes.

[RD2191]

Singlehandedly when? The year Parker won finals MVP as a 25 year old over a just out of prime Timmy? The year Robinson, health issues and all was still one of the better centers in 99? Or the year they played the NETS in the finals? Look Duncan is a legend, top 10 player, tops at his position but he has ZERO case over Shaq or Russell at least in terms of peak or prime. Maybe due to longevity he has an okay case. Although Russell's 11 rings as the best player pretty much lock him into the top 5. As for my comments about DJ.. I simply said physically he has all time great tools. Too bad he doesn't have the brain to accomplish more than solid starter.
you're on crack, fool.

[NASpurs]

Parker blitzing anyone the Clippers put in front of him.

[ElNono]

With the way Manu was playing we were screwed anyways. If he rests too long, he has 0 shot at knocking off the rust.

Agree with the first part... the second part depends on who we get on the 1st round... right now it looks ok

[Texas_Ranger]

Singlehandedly when? The year Parker won finals MVP as a 25 year old over a just out of prime Timmy? The year Robinson, health issues and all was still one of the better centers in 99? Or the year they played the NETS in the finals? Look Duncan is a legend, top 10 player, tops at his position but he has ZERO case over Shaq or Russell at least in terms of peak or prime. Maybe due to longevity he has an okay case. Although Russell's 11 rings as the best player pretty much lock him into the top 5. As for my comments about DJ.. I simply said physically he has all time great tools. Too bad he doesn't have the brain to accomplish more than solid starter.

lol

[BatManu20]

With the way Manu was playing we were screwed anyways. If he rests too long, he has 0 shot at knocking off the rust.

He's still got the 1st round of the playoffs, depending on who we play.

[spurtech09]

is it just me oe the spurs play better without manu

[PingPong]

That Matt f***n Barnes is more scary than any nigga thug from NBA. He looks like those drug dealers who slays and burn people alive in the slums of Rio de Janeiro.

[Clipper Nation]

Singlehandedly when? The year Parker won finals MVP as a 25 year old over a just out of prime Timmy? The year Robinson, health issues and all was still one of the better centers in 99? Or the year they played the NETS in the finals? Look Duncan is a legend, top 10 player, tops at his position but he has ZERO case over Shaq or Russell at least in terms of peak or prime. Maybe due to longevity he has an okay case. Although Russell's 11 rings as the best player pretty much lock him into the top 5. As for my comments about DJ.. I simply said physically he has all time great tools. Too bad he doesn't have the brain to accomplish more than solid starter.
Please just quit while you're behind, dude....

Not all Clipperfans are this dumb, tbh...

[RD2191]

whack ass defense

[BatManu20]

Did Neal get fouled there?

[DPG21920]

Guys he had several games (longer than the first round would be even if it went 7 games) and could not play well. He won't shake the rust if he's out.

[ElNono]

28pts in the 1st quarter... we can do better than that

[RD2191]

That Matt f***n Barnes is more scary than any nigga thug from NBA. He looks like those drug dealers who slays and burn people alive in the slums of Rio de Janeiro.
:lmao

[EVAY]

Guys he had several games (longer than the first round would be even if it went 7 games) and could not play well. He won't shake the rust if he's out.

I'm afraid this is totally true.

[ElNono]

Guys he had several games (longer than the first round would be even if it went 7 games) and could not play well. He won't shake the rust if he's out.

was it rust though? Or the hammy?

[$pursDynasty]

Diaw is the most passive offensive player ever, if he isn't all alone for a three, he is lookin to pass, he is the anti Gary Neal :lol

[Brunodf]

Neal getting beat off the drible per par and destroying our defense

[ElNono]

wonder if Pop gonna play Tony extended minutes tonight with Manu out

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony with a great start

[Clippersfan86]

Please just quit while you're behind, dude....

Not all Clipperfans are this dumb, tbh...

Shaq is often considered to have the greatest peak of any player in NBA history and has the same 4 rings as Duncan as a clearly more dominant player. He also has significantly better career numbers. Russell's career AVERAGES are 15 ppg, 22 rpg, 4.5 apg and although not tracked an estimated 6-7 blocks a game and 2-3 steals per game. Not to mention he was the most important player on a team that won 11 titles in his 13 year career. It's not my fault I'm talking with people who don't know basketball history.

I'm dealing with a Clippers fan that bashes his own team before a game even starts. I wouldn't be surprised if you're a 2 year fan and all but you don't have the experience to have a discussion with me about the Clippers or probably any other team.

[jestersmash]

was it rust though? Or the hammy?

It was mental, tbh. I mentioned this before but I saw Manu hit like 40 threes in a row in one of the practice/shootaround videos. Went 0-6 during the game that night.

[DPG21920]

was it rust though? Or the hammy?

Can't imagine it was the hammy. He had ample rest, no reports of re-injuring and with Pop he wouldn't play him unhealthy.

[$pursDynasty]

Gary Neal's forte will NEVER be his defense, he is a Vinny Johnson microwave, cold blooded scorer

[ElNono]

there's DeColo for Tony

[Pop]

Feels a bit disturbing that we're only up 2 when we played pretty well I thought.

But Demonkey got too many easy baskets and TP was a bit off on D as well.

[McGusto55]

Fuckk.barnes

[EVAY]

was it rust though? Or the hammy?


Probably some of both. Hammies are so hard to come back from, and being afraid of reinjuring it can mess with your movement. He was really cranky with Pop
for holding him out for so long, but I think once those hammies or leg pulls of any kind (for example, Neal) get going, it takes forever to really really heal enough so that it is unlikely to get reinjured relatively easily, as appears to have happened here.

[spurtech09]

Jackson has been garbage

[ElNono]

Can't imagine it was the hammy. He had ample rest, no reports of re-injuring and with Pop he wouldn't play him unhealthy.

He actually came back early from the last 'hammy' injury... I remember, I was there.

[Pop]

Pop still going back and forth on the backup PG at the end of March............................................. ......................................

[phxspurfan]

I love our team's defense.

[RD2191]

tiago beasting on d

[BatManu20]

SJAX looks old out there tbh

[NASpurs]

Neal looks to have a lot of lift in his jumpshot

[ElNono]

Probably some of both. Hammies are so hard to come back from, and being afraid of reinjuring it can mess with your movement. He was really cranky with Pop
for holding him out for so long, but I think once those hammies or leg pulls of any kind (for example, Neal) get going, it takes forever to really really heal enough so that it is unlikely to get reinjured relatively easily, as appears to have happened here.

Yeah, and with Tony going down you have to wonder if he wasn't soldiering it

[Cry Havoc]

Singlehandedly when? The year Parker won finals MVP as a 25 year old over a just out of prime Timmy? The year Robinson, health issues and all was still one of the better centers in 99? Or the year they played the NETS in the finals? Look Duncan is a legend, top 10 player, tops at his position but he has ZERO case over Shaq or Russell at least in terms of peak or prime. Maybe due to longevity he has an okay case. Although Russell's 11 rings as the best player pretty much lock him into the top 5. As for my comments about DJ.. I simply said physically he has all time great tools. Too bad he doesn't have the brain to accomplish more than solid starter.

Listen dude, just because you started watching the NBA in 2002 after your balls dropped doesn't mean you can come on this forum and start talking shit. This is Spurstalk and your trash takes are going to be called out here.

The so-called weak title over the Nets you're referring to is after The Spurs went through the Suns, the fucking Lakers, and the Mavs, BEFORE they got to the Nets. The fact that Duncan did it essentially on his own is a testament to his legacy, something Shaq and Russell never had to DREAM of doing.

Btw against Shaq, the guy you say is clearly better than Tim, Duncan's stats for that series: 28 PPG, 12 RPG, 5 dimes, and over a block per. All while being the ONLY consistent threat the Spurs put on the court.

If you're going bring your takes with the same level of IQ you accuse your center of having, you need to go downstairs. I have no quarrel with you but I'll shut that weak shit down every time in this forum.

[phxspurfan]

Yeah Neal is looking better than he has been in weeks.

[DPG21920]

He actually came back early from the last 'hammy' injury... I remember, I was there.

Sure but only because he was cleared to play.

[spurtech09]

holly some skinny mofo

[GB20]

put cojo on bledso

[DPG21920]

It's really disheartening to see Manu go down. He has become the quintessential symbol for why everyone deep down doesn't believe this team is a contender.

[EVAY]

Yeah, and with Tony going down you have to wonder if he wasn't soldiering it

Given how long Pop held him out before he was probably scared to say anything about it. He really does need rhythm more than most guys, though, so I think he is not likely to be very helpful for the balance of the season even if he comes back. We will for sure miss his intelligence and guts though.

[spurtech09]

gino not returning

[ElNono]

Sure but only because he was cleared to play.

sure, but hammys can get tight game to game

[Quiet Strength]

Manu wont return.. tightness in his hamstring

[Clippersfan86]

Listen dude, just because you started watching the NBA in 2002 after your balls dropped doesn't mean you can come on this forum and start talking shit. This is Spurstalk and your trash takes are going to be called out here.

The so-called weak title over the Nets you're referring to is after The Spurs went through the Suns, the fucking Lakers, and the Mavs, BEFORE they got to the Nets. The fact that Duncan did it essentially on his own is a testament to his legacy, something Shaq and Russell never had to DREAM of doing.

Btw against Shaq, the guy you say is clearly better than Tim, Duncan's stats for that series: 28 PPG, 12 RPG, 5 dimes, and over a block per. All while being the ONLY consistent threat the Spurs put on the court.

If you're going to bring trash takes, you need to go downstairs. I have no quarrel with you but I'll shut that weak shit down every time in this forum.

I remember Duncan outplaying Shaq in that series. Although it's idiotic to use just one series to judge them as players on the all time list, not to mention Shaq was still dominant himself. I didn't come here to talk trash. I mentioned physically DJ is a hell of a specimen and when I used Russell/Shaq as the athletic, wingspan, height etc comparison you brought up Duncan which seemed odd.

[NASpurs]

Neal in the face of Bledsoe...err Crawford?

[RD2191]

oh come on

[Spurs Brazil]

Will Sevening still not back to the bench

[$pursDynasty]

Neal with it!

[Cane]

Clippers even foul themselves and still get the call smh

[Bill_Brasky]

Neal back to being wet

[DesignatedT]

Good job Neal. We need you son

[ElNono]

Given how long Pop held him out before he was probably scared to say anything about it. He really does need rhythm more than most guys, though, so I think he is not likely to be very helpful for the balance of the season even if he comes back. We will for sure miss his intelligence and guts though.

I understand why he would do it, but at this stage of the season, he needs to heal. We already have the 50+ wins, etc

[BatManu20]

Neal gets called for a foul because Hollins is so weak

[Clipper Nation]

Sorry to hear that about Manu.... the Clippers are basically going through the same thing with Chauncey.... never want to see great players' careers fade away through injuries, tbh....

[ElNono]

Good to see Neal out there apparently feeling better

[Clippersfan86]

Godsoe the Spurs killer needs to carry us.

[timtonymanu]

Such a frustrating season overall. Granted, no one is beating Miami, but the Spurs actually look more focused this year on the defensive end and have a better chance of winning, but every other game we lose a player in the rotation. :depressed

[spurtech09]

sucks gino is out....hope it ain't that bad.....play offs coming up....even though manu has been playing like crap we need manu

[ElNono]

Sorry to hear that about Manu.... the Clippers are basically going through the same thing with Chauncey.... never want to see great players' careers fade away through injuries, tbh....

sup son

[Clippersfan86]

Good to see Neal out there apparently feeling better

Always has the game of his life against the Clippers. Nothing new, our 3 point defense makes everybody look good.

[EVAY]

Neal bailed us out on that pathetic offensive set.

[Quiet Strength]

Such a frustrating season overall. Granted, no one is beating Miami, but the Spurs actually look more focused this year on the defensive end and have a better chance of winning, but every other game we lose a player in the rotation. :depressed

Exactly. These injuries just keep coming

[ElNono]

I like Tiago with the bench holding down the fort... can't play Blair tonight, tbh

[spurtech09]

Sorry to hear that about Manu.... the Clippers are basically going through the same thing with Chauncey.... never want to see great players' careers fade away through injuries, tbh....

I think the clips are better off with bilups

[Cry Havoc]

I remember Duncan outplaying Shaq in that series. Although it's idiotic to use just one series to judge them as players on the all time list, not to mention Shaq was still dominant himself. I didn't come here to talk trash. I mentioned physically DJ is a hell of a specimen and when I used Russell/Shaq as the athletic, wingspan, height etc comparison you brought up Duncan which seemed odd.

It's pretty simple. Russell was on the most stacked team in NBA history, and Shaq, while more dominant in his prime, was nowhere near the force that Duncan was on defense for most of his career. Shaq started as an elite defender and got worse as he got fat. Duncan is still at the same level of defense he's always been at, if not a half notch below. Shaq was also nowhere near the all around force that Tim was, and never carried a team like Tim did that year. The fact that you cited in the Nets as a point against the Spurs while disingenuously neglecting to mention that the Spurs went through a prime Lakers that year pretty much seals your reputation as a Clippers homer who hasn't been watching sports that long, or a hater. Take your pick.

Russell doesn't even warrant comparison, IMO, as the era differences combined with a team so stacked that Kobe might actually make the playoffs with them makes the discussion relatively moot.

[NASpurs]

lol Neal on Crawford.

[RD2191]

joke of a defense

[Clippersfan86]

Who on the Spurs can guard Bledsoe???

[NASpurs]

Crawford is going to get hot and then it'll be too late because Pop decides to put Gary "the pylon" Neal on him.

[ElNono]

lol Pop

[NASpurs]

There he goes.

[RD2191]

:downspin: