timvp
04-16-2013, 11:06 AM
Danny Green A
A for Absolutely a system player. Without talent around him, Green can be painful to watch. Let us hope the postseason brings plenty of healthy talent.
Tiago Splitter A
A for Also a system player. Without the floor spread, Splitter struggles to operate.
DeJuan Blair A
A for Another injury. It looked like his knee buckled a bit when going up for a transition layup. He was able to return but Blair suffering a knee injury right before the playoffs is terrible timing.
Matt Bonner B
B for his Baby hook in the lane that is becoming pretty darn effective. Bonner has long had that shot in his arsenal but it seems extra accurate the last month or so.
Cory Joseph C
C for Could have been worse. I thought his D on Curry was strong in the first half. The second half ... not so much. Overall, I liked Joseph's tenacity. He played hard and impacted the game in several areas.
Gary Neal F
F for Finally healthy. The bright spot against the Warriors is that Neal looked pretty darn spry. Early in the playoffs, the Spurs will likely need a scorer to emerge in order to give Ginobili and Parker time to get healthy. Hopefully Neal is that man.
Nando De Colo B
B for Better. I hadn't liked his play in recent games but he was better against Golden State. He pushed the action without being sloppy. He also made plays and was a pest of defense. Let us pray this gets him kickstarted.
Aron Baynes D
D for Deceptively a good passer. He's never been known for being a deft passer but Baynes flashed that skill on Monday night. Overall, the Australian didn't play great but he's a lively bigman who has a chance to become something in the future.
Patrick MillsB
B for Better late than never. This was the type of game the Spurs have been hoping to get out of Mills. When he doesn't think and just shoots the ball or uses his speed to his advantage, he's an explosive scorer. It's late in the season but the coaches might remember this if the reserves struggle to score in the playoffs.
Pop A
A for Agreeing completely with resting everyone. The fact that the Spurs played well for a majority of the game is icing on the cake. What does Pop do against Minnesota? Does he try to play everyone in order to get in some sort of rhythm before the playoffs? Does he just rest the key cogs again to avoid injury? I'd probably play everyone -- but it's a difficult call.
A for Absolutely a system player. Without talent around him, Green can be painful to watch. Let us hope the postseason brings plenty of healthy talent.
Tiago Splitter A
A for Also a system player. Without the floor spread, Splitter struggles to operate.
DeJuan Blair A
A for Another injury. It looked like his knee buckled a bit when going up for a transition layup. He was able to return but Blair suffering a knee injury right before the playoffs is terrible timing.
Matt Bonner B
B for his Baby hook in the lane that is becoming pretty darn effective. Bonner has long had that shot in his arsenal but it seems extra accurate the last month or so.
Cory Joseph C
C for Could have been worse. I thought his D on Curry was strong in the first half. The second half ... not so much. Overall, I liked Joseph's tenacity. He played hard and impacted the game in several areas.
Gary Neal F
F for Finally healthy. The bright spot against the Warriors is that Neal looked pretty darn spry. Early in the playoffs, the Spurs will likely need a scorer to emerge in order to give Ginobili and Parker time to get healthy. Hopefully Neal is that man.
Nando De Colo B
B for Better. I hadn't liked his play in recent games but he was better against Golden State. He pushed the action without being sloppy. He also made plays and was a pest of defense. Let us pray this gets him kickstarted.
Aron Baynes D
D for Deceptively a good passer. He's never been known for being a deft passer but Baynes flashed that skill on Monday night. Overall, the Australian didn't play great but he's a lively bigman who has a chance to become something in the future.
Patrick MillsB
B for Better late than never. This was the type of game the Spurs have been hoping to get out of Mills. When he doesn't think and just shoots the ball or uses his speed to his advantage, he's an explosive scorer. It's late in the season but the coaches might remember this if the reserves struggle to score in the playoffs.
Pop A
A for Agreeing completely with resting everyone. The fact that the Spurs played well for a majority of the game is icing on the cake. What does Pop do against Minnesota? Does he try to play everyone in order to get in some sort of rhythm before the playoffs? Does he just rest the key cogs again to avoid injury? I'd probably play everyone -- but it's a difficult call.