Game Thread: Spurs vs. Magic - April 3 @ 7:30 PM CST

[Bill_Brasky]

Cory again.....

[$pursDynasty]

wow this is the absolute end of the Spurs bench I don't think we have anyone after these guys that are eligible tonight

[loveforthegame]

Careful Baynes. Pop is watching you.

[capek]

Again I say, could we not use more of the type of play Baynes is giving us, with the back up unit?

Seems like such a no brainer :bang

[Splits]

Damn that CoJo floater was Parker-esque... love the attack of the basket instead of settling for a jumper.

[hater]

wow this is the absolute end of the Spurs bench I don't think we have anyone after these guys that are eligible tonight

Udoka is probably still good for 6 fouls

[007nites]

What happened to Timmy? Is he injured?

[TheGoldStandard]

Again I say, could we not use more of the type of play Baynes is giving us, with the back up unit?

Seems like such a no brainer :bang

Ugh, he doesn't know the system. These baskets are flukes

[Captivus]

Baynes with good O, but looking a little lost in D

[playblair]

Cory again.....

word cojo being benched is a travesty ................ playcojo

[Supreme_Being]

well baynes does look a little lost

[Splits]

Again I say, could we not use more of the type of play Baynes is giving us, with the back up unit?

Seems like such a no brainer :bang

Keep in mind, we're playing against a bunch of D-leaguers + Beno here. The 2nd bucket was a nice move, but the first was 8th grade defense where Neal makes a nice pass.

[TheSkeptic]

word cojo being benched is a travesty ................ playcojo

Said "playblair"...

[crc21209]

Melo>>>Parker

Parker no shows against the Heat's defense at home while Melo torched their defense for 50 on the road.

:lol At this guy thinking that scoring 50 makes you an MVP. How's Melo's defense?

[Brunodf]

Pop is mad

[superjames1992]

Nando doing his best Tony Parker impression on that double-team.

And, NO, Danny Green, your ride is NOT sweet.

[Bill_Brasky]

That was absolutely retarded by De Colo.

[TheGoldStandard]

He'll bench baynes for that turnover.

[TampaDude]

This is scrubs vs. scrubs... :lol

[Captivus]

Take it easy Pop, NDC knows he made a mistake...pass quicker...he knows now.

[$pursDynasty]

Wow, i am getting the feeling Pop is going to go with this lineup to end the game and that is scary, I hope they can hold up, like what Bonner is giving me but I don't see the points on the court AND the Magic keep getting layups.

[Strategic]

Sean on De Colo hard.

[Splits]

I will never understand the decision of a PG retreating to half court when double teamed at the 3pt line on a pick and roll. It's like the stupidest thing you can do. Was screaming at TP doing that constantly during the cHeat game.

[capek]

Keep in mind, we're playing against a bunch of D-leaguers + Beno here. The 2nd bucket was a nice move, but the first was 8th grade defense where Neal makes a nice pass.

He's still 7 ft, regardless of who we're playing. That's enough for me when the alternative is Blair/Bonner(though he's playing alright tonight)

[RD2191]

bonner with the goods

[Chris16]

:lol At this guy thinking that scoring 50 makes you an MVP. How's Melo's defense?

At this point of the season he deserves it over Parker. He was already an early candidate the first 2 months of the season, the Knicks just happened to have the bad February and March.

[ace3g]

Baynes!!!

[HI-FI]

Baynes auditioning for playoff minutes...

[RD2191]

BAYNEESSSS

[capek]

Bonner/Blair ain't doing that :tu

[Bill_Brasky]

Baynes is pretty strong.

[ace3g]

and I think he just KOd someone on that rebound

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Baynes knocking fools out

[spurraider21]

Baynes is PUNISHING them

[boutons_deux]

Baynes is pretty strong.

yep, VERY

[RD2191]

COJOOOOO

[TheGoldStandard]

Cojo/Baynes lighting it up, wow when did you ever think you'd say that in a sentence together .

[superjames1992]

This one's over.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Wow when was the last time we were up by 16?

[TheGoldStandard]

Thanks Aron, now back to the D league for you

[TampaDude]

Dagger!!!

[Splits]

Baynes has wide shoulders, should get 30min a game

[playblair]

dont play bonner ...................... blair/baynes >>>>>> bonner

cojo needs the back up pg spot ...........................

[boutons_deux]

let's see Danny do that in 4th of playoff games

[Strategic]

That's it Spurs!

[Robz4000]

Alright, NOW there's the blowout.

[Darius McCrary]

DAAAAAAAAAAANIIIIIEEELLLLLLLLLL

[RD2191]

This one's over.
dude, dont jynx us

[capek]

and I think he just KOd someone on that rebound

Bonner/Blair ain't KO'in anyone with their rebounding muscles

[Truckules]

The kids can play!

[timtonymanu]

It would be nice if we hold this lead since the last few games have been heart attacks and I'm sure tomorrow will be another one.

[spurraider21]

This is a pretty cool lineup out there tbh. Like the CoJo - De Colo backcourt. Cojo point guard on defense, Nando point guard on offense

[BatManu20]

Spurs finally pulling away

[Splits]

let's see Danny do that in 4th of playoff games

Umm, we don't play d-leaguers in the POs

[Captivus]

VERDE!!

[HarlemHeat37]

It's too bad Joseph doesn't play with confidence more often, tbh..

[DesignatedT]

Finally.

[superjames1992]

dont play bonner ...................... blair/baynes >>>>>> bonner

cojo needs the back up pg spot ...........................
lol............................ lmao ................................

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...............lmao

[Darius McCrary]

Baynes has wide shoulders, should get 30min a game

When Tiago and Blair are gone next year.

[Budkin]

Was about to say the game was too close...

[crc21209]

At this point of the season he deserves it over Parker. He was already an early candidate the first 2 months of the season, the Knicks just happened to have the bad February and March.

Sure guy, whatever makes your day better. Either way this argument is pointless. LeBron is the runaway winner already...

[superjames1992]

TDMVPDPOY being interviewed, tbh.

[HI-FI]

This is a pretty cool lineup out there tbh. Like the CoJo - De Colo backcourt. Cojo point guard on defense, Nando point guard on offense
i was gonna say the same thing. it'sa good lineup, we need to find some identity without Manu ever being around.

[timtonymanu]

Reading through this thread, Jack went to the locker room? FFS. Can we stop getting an injury every other game?

Updates on him?

[RD2191]

TDMVPDPOY being interviewed, tbh.
:lmao

[Splits]

TDMVPDPOY being interviewed, tbh.

:lmao Think that's boomersgold, tbh

[HI-FI]

:lmao Think that's boomersgold, tbh
i was about to say he hasn't posted since Patty's minutes have been limited. that could be him lol.

[ace3g]

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crap

[Budkin]

Baynes is great under the glass!

[Splits]

Reading through this thread, Jack went to the locker room? FFS. Can we stop getting an injury every other game?

Updates on him?

His health is fine, his play...? not so much. But he returned after the injury

[timtonymanu]

That's Ruff, tbh.

That guy spoke better English than TDMVP ever does. And Boomersgold became a Spurs fan when Patty signed.

[loveforthegame]

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crap

:td

[spurraider21]

Its awesome when Joseph gets aggressive

[TheGoldStandard]

Baynes is showing signs.. I guess he's sorta learning the system

[timtonymanu]

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crap

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... There should just be a Spurs injury thread on the forum. It would reach 10 pages in 4 games played.

[benfti]

Is it just me or are tha magic now looking a lil scared of Baynes in the paint on both ends

[Splits]

That's Ruff, tbh.

That guy spoke better English than TDMVP ever does. And Boomersgold became a Spurs fan when Patty signed.

:lol Good points.

[Bill_Brasky]

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crap

FFS

[Mayhem321]

D-League game in a bigger arena than usual, tbh. Still enjoyable because of Baynes and Nando.

[BatManu20]

Baynes should start over Tiago :hat

[DapDaGenius]

Baynes...awesome

[LakerHater]

http://uppix.net/1/d/d/3d5069a9ef38b9aced4b3e775bfa6.jpg

[Splits]

Whoa Chip, get on that Baynes FT stroke IMMEDIATELY. Coward-like

[HarlemHeat37]

Baynes is showing signs.. I guess he's sorta learning the system

He already knows the system, IIRC..he needs to develop chemistry with the team, though..

[ace3g]

Whoa Chip, get on that Baynes FT stroke IMMEDIATELY. Coward-like

Those last 2 looked odd, usually they are smoother.

But man his jumper is going to open up a lot of dunks for him

[benfti]

is this getting a little to close?

[timtonymanu]

Don't let them back in

[TheGoldStandard]

Baynes looks a little gassed, not used to playing these minutes but I like what I see out there. Aggressive in the paint and can shoot a jumper.

[benfti]

wtf is Patty doing?

[BatManu20]

Lol whenever a player sees Matt Bonner as the only thing between them and the basket, they attack like a blood thirsty shark tbh..

[timtonymanu]

Good job by the bench making sure Duncan didn't play again tonight

[RD2191]

baynes bout to faint

[RD2191]

lol. tony is a douche

[Brunodf]

Good win. Timmy will be fresh tomorrow

[BatManu20]

Baynes is gassed. Looks like he's about to pass out lol

[spurraider21]

Baynes with more minutes than Tim and Tiago. :tu

[capek]

Good job by Baynes making sure Duncan didn't play again tonight

fixed :hat

[NASpurs]

Baynes looked gassed five minutes ago :lol He's just running on adrenaline.

[timtonymanu]

OKC gets 4 days off and we got 4 games in 5 nights. Of course. :lol

[Captivus]

Huge game from Baynes going forward. Didnt waste the opportunity.

[Capster]

It would be nice if we hold this lead since the last few games have been heart attacks and I'm sure tomorrow will be another one.

You got that right!!

[RD2191]

kawhi in deep thought

[capek]

Baynes looked gassed five minutes ago :lol He's just running on adrenaline.

I think it's more fear, fear that he's not gonna get anymore playing time after tonight :lol

:depressed

[Capster]

OKC gets 4 days off and we got 4 games in 5 nights. Of course. :lol

Thank you Mr. Stern!

[NASpurs]

Joseph totally changed the game tonight. Neal better not have a higher grade than him. :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

Haha, like I said earlier Pop will give him a pat on the back and tell him you'll be hearing from us soon then its back to the D league. I'd like to see more minutes for him though, he has something.

[playblair]

SEAN E. - "cojo was the best pg tonight" ......................... play cojo..........................

[Bill_Brasky]

Cory > De Colo

He has decent finishing ability and takes care of the ball.

[Strategic]

Nice win Spurs.

[TampaDude]

Spurs win...NEXT!

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[boutons_deux]

Spurs escape loss to crappy EC team, congrats

[TheGoldStandard]

If Cojo can have that little tear drop consistent then that opens up so much with dribble penetration

[BatManu20]

Good W. Looking forward to tomorrow night :tu

[TheGoldStandard]

Que the.. we're winning it all threads.

[Darius McCrary]

Baynes is already 1st Team Spurs All Time Dumb Face

[TampaDude]

OKC gets 4 days off and we got 4 games in 5 nights. Of course. :lol

That's just too fucking perfect to be just coincidence...seriously.

Spurs will win anyway. :hat

[TheGoldStandard]

Just wait for the first whistle for Durant 3 seconds into the game.

[Darius McCrary]

That's just too fucking perfect to be just coincidence...seriously.

Guys, they were on their 4th game in nights last time we played and beat them in SA.

[$pursDynasty]

That's just too fucking perfect to be just coincidence...seriously.

Funny how when the Spurs have to play the Heat, or the Thunder or the Lakers, the Spurs usually have a game immediately before or after and the before mentioned Stern favorite is coming off a couple of days rest.

[boutons_deux]

That's just too fucking perfect to be just coincidence...seriously.

absolutely. NBA knew exactly that they were scheduling such as obvious Spurs setup in April on national TV.

[Sean Cagney]

Spurs escape loss to crappy EC team, congrats

True, but Tony and Leonard out and Tim only plays 13 mins, take it.

[TampaDude]

Spurs escape loss to crappy EC team, congrats

Correction: Spurs scrubs beat Magic by 14.

[DapDaGenius]

Why does Baynes get tired so fast? He must be digging into too much American-style food.

[DAF86]

Why does Baynes get tired so fast? He must be digging into too much American-style food.

Nerves of playing the first minutes/games in the NBA.

[ace3g]

Coach Pop on Aron Baynes’ play tonight: “It was huge.” Pop said Baynes gave him cushion to rest Duncan, Splitter.

[crc21209]

Pop said Jack wont be traveling with the team to OKC. He's going to stay back to get an MRI...:td

[benfti]

Why does Baynes get tired so fast? He must be digging into too much American-style food.

when he was in collage he used to think Cosco muffins were a healthy source of fibre.

[crc21209]

If Jack was hurting so bad why did he continue to play until the 3rd qtr?

[EVAY]

Melo>>>Parker

Parker no shows against the Heat's defense at home while Melo torched their defense for 50 on the road.

Let's see, Parker is 6'2", Melo is 6'8"? Well sure, that is certainly comparable I think. Absolutely!!

[Brazil]

Cory > De Colo

He has decent finishing ability and takes care of the ball.

Didnt see the game but it seems Nando had a great game?!

[DapDaGenius]

Danny Green said he was going to "return to his old self", and he had a great game today. At least point/percentage wise I'm not sure how he was on defense.

[freetiago]

Orlandos guard rotation is weak
i think they were playing Harkless at SG today
Afflalo was out too
he would have been a nice measuring stick

i always thought Green was like Afflalo minus the slashing ability

[Chinook]

let's see Danny do that in 4th of playoff games

You mean like he did against the Clippers? Or do only the games the Spurs lose count in your evaluation?

[therealtruth]

Guys, they were on their 4th game in nights last time we played and beat them in SA.

[Manufan909]

So it's clear that Pop was just resting Tiago? I guess all will be revealed tonight.

[capek]

Coach Pop on Aron Baynes’ play tonight: “It was huge.” Pop said Baynes gave him cushion to rest Duncan, Splitter.

So Pop, that means you'll reward him by giving him something approaching consistent non-garbage time playing time? Right? RIGHT?!