The Best Game of Matt Bonner's Career

[timvp]

:wow

[Dex]

:toast

[CGD]

Indeed. Deserves the game ball.

[Spurs Brazil]

true

[ace3g]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/732994224.jpg

[Darius Bieber]

Better get an A+

[benefactor]

No good explanation. Somewhere Drz is pouring a drink and pushing rewind.

[TrueSpursFan]

:lol Funny when Sean said that its good to see Matt hitting his three's in a playoff game
props none the less :toast

[HI-FI]

:toast

i had faith in him. he just need to muscle up on other aspects of his game, play with more balls, confidence.

Props to Matty.

[superjames1992]

+29. Dude is a +/- beast...

[Budkin]

Red Mamba T-shirt = Superpowers

[100%duncan]

:hat

[Reck]

Maybe best playoffs series ever.

If he can have a decent 3rd game then it will become so.

Its like Bonner gave all his suck to Green or some shit. :lol

[John B]

I never doubted him tbh

[Mugen]

Props to the Red Mamba tbh.

[angelbelow]

Was satisfying to watch. I've had my share of blasting the red Rocket for his insufficiency but we did it because we really wanted to see him to that when it mattered. Hopefully this game inhibits his self doubt for the rest of the playoffs.

[Robz4000]

Tbh getting that Red Mamba label propelled him to playoff performer.

[jermaine]

He's been hanging with Stak5 mannnn! Ive said it once an now you'll know. He makes love to the pressure.

[playblair]

the haters will become believers 2013....................... blair & bonner = x-factors ............... s/o playbonner15

[ace3g]

http://kicksaddict.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/mattbonnerredmamba.jpeg


Red Mamba T-shirt = Superpowers

Hopefully he wears this one under his jersey

http://kicksaddict.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/mattfront.jpeg

http://kicksaddict.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/mattbackbig.jpeg?w=640&h=1153

[ElNono]

No good explanation. Somewhere Drz is pouring a drink and pushing rewind.

[ElNono]

Can't hate when he plays like that... like I said after Game 1, hope it's sustainable

[Budkin]

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server300/86394/products/8384/images/6937/60_3648_f_base__77294.1360692511.750.750.jpg

[Sean Cagney]

I usually hate on this dude but he has balled his ass off two games in a row. Hats OFF!

[Zzakk's Garage]

I missed it--what did he do that was special, play like he does during the regular season?

[Uriel]

It will be interesting to see how Pop manages his big rotation once Boris Diaw comes back. Bonner has played his way into the playoff rotation, and if he can sustain it for the duration of the playoffs, that Diaw injury may have been a blessing in disguise.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

just hope he can keep it up against the super athletic teams...but wow matt taking a biggass shit on ST

[therealtruth]

He deserves it. Would have liked to have seen it a couple of years ago but I guess better late than never. Especially with Diaw injured.

[phxspurfan]

Coming off the bench against the perfect matchup, he did fine. I would like to see him hoist up a few more threes, though.

[Sean Cagney]

the haters will become believers 2013....................... blair & bonner = x-factors ............... s/o playbonner15

NO NO NO, BLAIR is just flat out horrible, he sucked out there again tonight so stop it. Nobody is giving him props, do not put his name next to Bonners right now please.
just hope he can keep it up against the super athletic teams...but wow matt taking a biggass shit on ST
LA is athletic and huge down low! Howard and Gasol both are a bad matchup. He is doing well so far, keep it up Matty.

[NASpurs]

The fallout is going to be hilarious when he rips the hearts out of Spurs fan on the Bonner bandwagon. I'm not going to get on it, fuck that. :lol

[adonis827]

+29. Dude is a +/- beast...

He is the king of +/- for a reason. Although that was for the regular season until now.

[milkyway21]

4-5 FG :tu
2-2(100%) from the 3pt land :tu
5 rbds :tu

3 steals :worthy:

[Brunodf]

Played great:tu

[DAF86]

Maybe the reason he has not performed in the postseason in the past is fatigue and this year that he has played a lot less is helping him perform better in the PO? Maybe.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

No running hooks today

[TheGoldStandard]

Pop is taking him to Paris.

[adonis827]

NO NO NO, BLAIR is just flat out horrible, he sucked out there again tonight so stop it. Nobody is giving him props, do not put his name next to Bonners right now please.

What did Blair do in this playoffs so far?

[Borosai]

It was written.

[silverblackfan]

He has definitely been way more physical and confident in these two games. I want to believe, but still want to see how he does on the road.
Mad props for these two games, though. He is forcing those bigs out of the paint and punishing them when they don't. I have to believe it is the combination of his mid-range hook/floater and the 3 point contest this year.

[Dex]

No running hooks today

Pretty sure he had one of them on the right baseline.

[Sean Cagney]

What did Blair do in this playoffs so far?

He did nothing, absolutely NOTHING....... Thats the problem.

[Poolboy5623]

Bonner is in an interesting position now that he's hitting his shots...he shouldn't ever be put in a position to singlehandedly lose a game, but he can sure aid in helping win a game. As they say, "when Bonners hitting, .... .. your fucked!"

[jesterbobman]

He's played better in the past. But he has such a history of performing below his true ability in the playoffs that the ability to have such an impact against a team with good bigs in the playoffs means it's the most significant performance of his career.

That is the prototype Stretch big performance. Space it on O, make shots while doing all the other big man duties.

[HI-FI]

Maybe the reason he has not performed in the postseason in the past is fatigue and this year that he has played a lot less is helping him perform better in the PO? Maybe.

that's possible. I think he realized, perhaps with his contract coming up, he really has to improve some of the grittier aspects of his game and ball his ass off. If his confidence improves in that regard, then his 3 won't be as much of an issue if it's not falling. but if they can all come together, like it has, then that is huge for us.

i've been a fan of the guy yet I can't defend some of his disappearing acts. some posters blame him for everything which is ridiculous, but that's ST for you. but I knew how hard he worked and figured he would man up eventually. Please keep it up Matty B.

[xellos88330]

I am starting to wonder if in past years with the Spurs, could Bonner have been banged up and tired considering he was a starter? I mean players see Bonner and are really physical with the guy. Perhaps him being out of the rotation for much of the season kept his legs fresh for the playoffs?

[TJastal]

Congrats to Matty B... helluva game.... tbh with him playing this way it would be best for Diaw to stay in street clothes.

[Old School 44]

Nice playoffs so far from Bonner. Maybe the little bit of individual national spotlight he received from his showing in the 3-point contest really helped him out.
Go Red Mamba!

[Gagnrath]

He did nothing, absolutely NOTHING....... Thats the problem.

I don't know I saw something of a trick style touch pass redirection on his part from Manu to him to Bonner, back to Manu. I don't know if stylish ball movement is much but it is something.

[Chinook]

Bonner's usefulness would be even more enhanced against OKC, where he'd drag Ibaka out of the paint. Now that Barnes is playing the four, Golden State wouldn't be affect much be Bonner (although it's possible he'd get the start against them) but Denver may have trouble with a hobbled Faried trying to run him off the line.

[Splits]

Congrats to Matty B... helluva game.... tbh with him playing this way it would be best for Diaw to stay in street clothes.

Says the 2nd biggest Bonner hater on this board.

[loveforthegame]

He might be outmatched but damn he's playing hard. He's leaving it all out on the floor right now. Hitting shots is just a plus. Hope he keeps it up.

:tu

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Anyone see Howard in the post game presser?

Q: Did Matt Bonner get under your skin?

Howard: No...he...did not....funny guy.....funny guy


:lol

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Pretty sure he had one of them on the right baseline.
I thought that was a teardrop?

[playbonner15]

LOL The Red Mamba making a believer out of Spurstalk haters :lol

[playbonner15]

I thought that was a teardrop?

"Shy-hook"?

[ace3g]

Anyone see Howard in the post game presser?

Q: Did Matt Bonner get under your skin?

Howard: No...he...did not....funny guy.....funny guy


:lol


That was awesome

[weeks]

no way in hell am i aboard this train
yall go on ahead i'll be right here

[Drachen]

Anyone see Howard in the post game presser?

Q: Did Matt Bonner get under your skin?

Howard: No...he...did not....funny guy.....funny guy


:lol

I logged back in, JUST to post about this. The answer was not even what I found surprising/funny. It was the fact that THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED AT ALL.

[DarrinS]

He's gonna have a sore jaw/neck tomorrow

[99 Problems]

Red Mamba is a champion. Only thing left to achieve is to become a Rap star.

[Kidd K]

Funniest shit of all was when the Lakers homer announcers were saying shit like, "The Lakers need to make Popovich and the Spurs pay for putting Bonner in there on Howard and Gasol!". . .and it never happened. :lmao He just continued to shit on them.

[Sean Cagney]

I don't know I saw something of a trick style touch pass redirection on his part from Manu to him to Bonner, back to Manu. I don't know if stylish ball movement is much but it is something.

His D out there and O was bad tonight again, he just doesn't do well in a series with a bunch of big guys around him out there. He is not fit for this series, with Diaw out though they must play him.

[DarrinS]

His D out there and O was bad tonight again, he just doesn't do well in a series with a bunch of big guys around him out there. He is not fit for this series, with Diaw out though they must play him.

What are you talking about? He played really good, and I'm not a fan of his

[TD 21]

Still not sold (the match-up is good, in that he's either being defended by lead footed Gasol, who's a C masquerading as a PF or lead footed Jamison, a notoriously bad defender), but it is encouraging that he's finally playing like he knows he belongs.

[adonis827]

What are you talking about? He played really good, and I'm not a fan of his

He was referring to Blair. Some dude named playblair is derailing Bonner's thread.

[z0sa]

Agreed. Matt Bonner is finally showing up to play in the playoffs. While I was exceedingly disappointed in him last season, if he keeps this up we are the most dynamic team in the NBA - on both ends of the court.

Props to Red Mamba :tu

[tuncaboylu]

He didn't realize that play-offs begin, don't wake him up.

[Xevious]

I like him in this series as long as he stays on Gasol. I don't think my heart can take seeing him guard Howard for too many possessions.

[Spur|n|Austin]

It will be interesting to see how Pop manages his big rotation once Boris Diaw comes back. Bonner has played his way into the playoff rotation, and if he can sustain it for the duration of the playoffs, that Diaw injury may have been a blessing in disguise.

Though it's the consistent minutes Bonner is getting that have usually fueled him. Diaw is his Kryptonite, tbh.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I logged back in, JUST to post about this. The answer was not even what I found surprising/funny. It was the fact that THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED AT ALL.

What I think is even funnier is that he again says our bigs will wear down.

Maybe they will, but at this moment, Dwight, it doesn't seem as such.

[TDomination]

Great game but can he do it on the road?

I sure hope so! Rooting for you matty

[Pasta Batman]

It will be interesting to see how Pop manages his big rotation once Boris Diaw comes back. Bonner has played his way into the playoff rotation, and if he can sustain it for the duration of the playoffs, that Diaw injury may have been a blessing in disguise.

It just means Blair will never play

[Brunodf]

Pop said in the postgame "Bonner is a tough minded individual"

[Sean Cagney]

What are you talking about? He played really good, and I'm not a fan of his

Blair played GOOD?????????? BLAIR? Are you serious? Bonner did yes, but BLAIR? Read what I was responding to.

[NRHector]

The fallout is going to be hilarious when he rips the hearts out of Spurs fan on the Bonner bandwagon. I'm not going to get on it, fuck that. :lol

I'm with you

[Budkin]

The fallout is going to be hilarious when he rips the hearts out of Spurs fan on the Bonner bandwagon. I'm not going to get on it, fuck that. :lol

This is a smart move.

[Sean Cagney]

This is a smart move.

I would have to agree with you two above! I am not on a badnwaggon now of his! It is two games and every dog has it's day. Everyone is good for a run though correct? I mean it's about time right? I would not take it to Vegas or anything but you would figure.

[Splits]

Matt Bonner never rested for even a single one of the 29 minutes that he had to contest, confront and confound Dwight Howard.

The Lakers All-Star center scored 16 points, pulled down nine rebounds and blocked four shots, but also picked up five fouls and a technical in another one of those nights (http://www.nba.com/playoffs/2013/westseries2/index.html) when he did so much head-shaking that you wondered if it might fall right off his broad and muscular shoulders.

...

But Howard also went up for an offensive rebound and swung a hard right elbow that caught Bonner square on his face and sent him to the floor like a bag of rocks.

The red-haired Bonner wore a sheepish smile and a red welt as he stood in front of his locker.

“You knock me down, I’ll keep getting up,” said Bonner.

Call it the Chumbawamba (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDkVQvhZx04) defense. Maybe that’s why none other than Kobe himself bestowed the nickname Red Mamba.
Or maybe it was the 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting — including another running one-hander — dubbed the “Shyhook” by the wags of the Internet.

“Matty’s a tough-minded individual,” said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. “He’s a heck of a competitor and a great team guy. He’ll do whatever we ask him to do. I think his family worries about him and the things we ask him to do out there.”
Some of those things are the kind that could have future generations of Bonner’s family watching video of him getting abused by the likes of Howard.

“He’s really strong, really good, can jump really high,” Bonner said. “I’m just doing my best trying not to make the top 10 by getting dunked on.”

What he’s doing is whatever he can — grabbing Howard by both shoulders from behind to try to stop him from scoring, giving him a little shove in the lower back to throw him off balance, slapping at his wrists, tugging on his jersey or just stepping into his path to let him know that he’s always there.

When Howard was asked if Bonner got under his skin, he replied tersely: “No, he didn’t.”
But here he was barking at Bonner as he came off the bench out of a timeout and there he was flapping his arms and complaining to a referee when the Red Mamba’s nettling defense resulted in another offensive foul.

“I’m not out there trying to frustrate anybody,” Bonner said. “If it got chippy, I didn’t notice.”

[HI-FI]

crofl at you guys saying it's a bandwagon. it's more about giving Bonner some props after all the shit he takes on here.

He may not be able to sustain this, but I'm hoping he can. Most important thing is he's proving to fans and himself he can step it up in the playoffs. We may not have won that game 1 without him stepping up. If we had lost, especially game 1, we'd be in a bad place right now. So it's more about given respect where it's due.

[BillMc]

Anyone see Howard in the post game presser?

Q: Did Matt Bonner get under your skin?

Howard: No...he...did not....funny guy.....funny guy


:lol

This should be Bonner's response:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWINtUCshxY

[phyzik]

Still not sold on Bonner, he has A LOT to make up for. Im still expecting him to choke. As the saying goes, the sun shines even on a dogs asshole once in a while. He has a long way to go to prove himself to me. 2 games in the first round are not enough.

When he is clutch throughout our playoff birth (win or lose), then he might be redeemed in my eyes. Until then, its put up or shut up for him.

[baseline bum]

This is about the hardest matchup he could have, and Bonner has been gold so far. Love to see it. Your kids must be going nuts, eh LJ? :lol

[100%duncan]

How can you call it bandwagonning if he's on the fucking team you cheer on?

[phyzik]

How can you call it bandwagonning if he's on the fucking team you cheer on?

Its not bandwagoning per se, but people have this blind faith in Bonner that is unfounded when it counts. The guys a perennial choker . The stats overwhelmingly show he is a choker when it comes to the playoffs. If he can overcome his choking I would be elated!

[Fireball]

I still think Matt Bonner profits from not playing an average 25minutes for 82 games in the regular season. Maybe his stamina is not enough for so many minutes in a long season. He played much less this season and it shows ...

[100%duncan]

Stop complaining and appreciate. Bonner has given us more than we expected hell if he goes back to his choking form then we're back to square one.

[ivanfromwestwood]

I'll reserve judgment until after Friday's game in LA.

[KenziE]

Matt Bonner not playing regularly in the regular season is a big factor .
As a basketball player it lights a fire under you being taken out of the rotation .
Makes you prove a point play with a chip on your shoulder and makes you show the team thats you are a valuable contributor .

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show them Matty im rooting for you this is your playoffs to shine baby !!!!

[will_spurs]

I can't believe there are still people shitting on Bonner in this thread. Pay the guy his dues: he's facing one of the toughest frontcourt in the league (only the Grizz could be considered as better, and even then I'm not sure), playing 29 quality minutes, getting in the head of the guy labeled as "the best center in the NBA", hitting his shots, hustling on D... and still some people find a way to drag the past into this.

Let's be honest for a minute: Bonner is the kind of guy everybody likes. In the end he's a really tall guy who can shoot 3s better than pretty much anybody else in the NBA, who happens to play for one of the best franchises ever and still behaves like any John Doe you might run into on the streets of SA. He's so laid back and unassuming, from the sandwich blog to the Coach B videos, one would have to be a real douchebag not to wish him well.

I have no idea what got into him this year: maybe the reduced PT, as some have pointed out; maybe extra confidence from the 3pt-shooting contest or being dubbed the Red Mamba by Kobe (how ironic would that be?). In a way, I don't care. I'm just going to sit back, kick off the shoes, and enjoy the show--especially when the show is watching Fakers being shit on by a fan favorite.

[nadie]

Had Kobe played, it would have been the battle of the mambas

[hater]

props to bonner. nothing to be said, he came through although it is against the lakers. soon as he was guarding a mobile big he was already on skates again. Gasol + Dwight are really like 2 panzers, just slow enough for bonner

but still props. He knows where to be and what to do given enough time. :tu :tu

[hater]

props to bonner. nothing to be said, he came through although it is against the lakers. soon as he was guarding a mobile big he was already on skates again. Gasol + Dwight are really like 2 panzers, just slow enough for bonner

but still props. He knows where to be and what to do given enough time. :tu :tu

[hyhy]

bonner stole green and leonard's threes ability

[Ice009]

I definitely give Bonner props for this game and also game 1. Two very good games in a row in the playoffs is great step for him.

[hater]

Bonner always had the ability, just never the nutsack for it in the playoffs. Maybe Jax left his nutsack in the locker tbh

[FkLA]

Matty Ice

[FkLA]

Where can I buy a Red Mamba shirt tbh ?

[Kuestmaster]

i'm surprised by how good he has been so far in the defensive end. maybe pop was hiding him all the RS just to be our secret weapon.
Lol, but seriously, if this Bonner is going to stay in the playoffs, we have the best 4 big man rotation in the league once diaw is back.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Matt Bonner's past foibles in the playoffs unmade his otherwise likeable persona, his quirky unique play (as a stretch PF) and his reliable role player in the regular season gig. He has made up thus far in the playoffs by beating the stereotype about his post season play and one only hopes that he continues to do well. I think he is one of the best below-par-par guys in the NBA. If he continues to do well in the playoffs, the Spurs' jettisoning Blair will ensure that their frontcourt will still be reliable next season.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Buck Harvey with a good piece at mysa -

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/04/24/last-remaining-mamba-more-than-a-comedy-act/

[SayTown]

Doesn't the Red Mamba know this is the playoffs, great to see

[Tuddy]

The notion he's a playoff choker is just bullshit. Its about other teams actually trying on d in the playoffs and closing out on him hard and rushing his shot.

[rmt]

props to bonner. nothing to be said, he came through although it is against the lakers. soon as he was guarding a mobile big he was already on skates again. Gasol + Dwight are really like 2 panzers, just slow enough for bonner

but still props. He knows where to be and what to do given enough time. :tu :tu

I agree. Especially guarding DH, his job is just to foul him if he goes up for the shot. Got to give him props for the last 2 games. It doesn't erase the past playoff failures, but maybe that 3pt shooting contest with all that pressure and being in the spotlight did something for him. I'll eat crow for the past 2 games and hope it continues, but I won't hold my breath.

[therealtruth]

Bonner's usefulness would be even more enhanced against OKC, where he'd drag Ibaka out of the paint. Now that Barnes is playing the four, Golden State wouldn't be affect much be Bonner (although it's possible he'd get the start against them) but Denver may have trouble with a hobbled Faried trying to run him off the line.

We tried it last year and it didn't work.

[Gagnrath]

The lakers are in a bad way to defend against Bonner right now, Gasol is to slow to really stickwith/close out especially if bonner is doing the usually spurs motion offense and changing sides of the floor. Howard is guarding Duncan because Duncan abuses Gasol. The corpse formerly known as Ron Artest is busy with Leonard. This means the Lakers have no one to adequately guard Bonner on the floor most of the time. Bonner is fairly effective guarding Gasol, and isn't all that small to guard Howard even if he's mainly fronting for ball denial and then fouling. Its sort of a Dream series for Bonner. The important thing is that anyone 6'5" staying with him or closing out hard can cause him problems, historically. I love that he's getting this moment in the sun because he's a good regular season player and seems like a good guy who has a great life. I also hope I'm wrong and its a product of the new imrpoved bonner and not match-ups.

[Dex]

"Shy-hook"?

"Mamba sting?"

[Chinook]

We tried it last year and it didn't work.

It didn't work because Bonner didn't play well. If he does play well, it will work. When Bonner's clicking he's the most helpful role-player the Spurs have. He doesn't win the plus-minus trophy every regular season by accident.

[Phenomanul]

It didn't work because Bonner didn't play well. If he does play well, it will work. When Bonner's clicking he's the most helpful role-player the Spurs have. He doesn't win the plus-minus trophy every regular season by accident.

When Bonner is clicking it works beautifully... There was a game two seasons ago (albeit during the regular season) in which Bonner lit up OKC with 7 three pointers in Oklahoma City no less... The Spurs won handedly...

[Legacy]

Stop complaining and appreciate. Bonner has given us more than we expected hell if he goes back to his choking form then we're back to square one.

Totally agreed! Just go with the fucking flow already, clowns. smh

The Red Mamba looked dangerous out there! Loved it!!

[gameFACE]

For the past seven seasons, I like a lot of other Sours fans I assume, have wanted to like Bonner. Really. I mean he's a funny guy. But the comedy, funny guy schtik hasn't caught on well because he's been a ginger with no nuts in the playoffs. Barely a cut above Scalabrine. Doesn't cut it on a team that's had the Horry's, Jackson's and Kerr's. But now that he's had two playoff games you find yourself wanting to root for him.

For me it's all gonna be about what happens going forward. All the Spurs have done is hold serve in the first round and getting their rhythm back against a shitty Lakers team. It's going to be about what he does in the next few rounds and hopefully the finals. Good first two games, Matty. Props after seven seasons. But let's see if you can make Scalabrine envious.

[Legacy]

Bonner always had the ability, just never the nutsack for it in the playoffs. Maybe Jax left his nutsack in the locker tbh

:rollin

[NASpurs]

:lmao @ people never learning from the past

This thread is hilarious.

[Robz4000]

Meh, GS really is the worst possible matchup for him. Not saying he'll bounce back against Memphis, but his showing up against the Lakers with Diaw sidelined was huge. Can't take that away from him.

[Obstructed_View]

:lmao @ people never learning from the past

This thread is hilarious.

He's utter and complete shit this series, but it doesn't change what he did against the Lakers. You're fucking retarded if you don't see that.

[hater]

it's like he ties 2 bricks to the bottoms of his shoes. Dude moves around like he has 2 left feet.

[NASpurs]

He's utter and complete shit this series, but it doesn't change what he did against the Lakers. You're fucking retarded if you don't see that.

:lol that's not the point faggot. He's shitting the bed like usual and one series against a crippled team does not make for seven years of complete and utter failure. But yeah, I can't see beyond his one good series. Fuck off dumbass :lmao

[skulls138]

Meh, GS really is the worst possible matchup for him. Not saying he'll bounce back against Memphis, but his showing up against the Lakers with Diaw sidelined was huge. Can't take that away from him.If everything goes according to plan, I think Bonner is absolutely crucial against Memphis and think he will do well. Of course Bonner isnt playing in this series, they need perimeter defense. Bonner's defensive strength is in the paint.

[hater]

Bonner would be useful in the WCF if SPurs were to advance thou.

[Obstructed_View]

:lol that's not the point faggot. He's shitting the bed like usual and one series against a crippled team does not make for seven years of complete and utter failure. But yeah, I can't see beyond his one good series. Fuck off dumbass :lmao

That's exactly the point, faggot-who-can't-read. The thread title says "The Best Game of Matt Bonner's Career." That means he's going to go back to sucking afterward. Nobody is saying he wouldn't shit the bed, they gave him credit for playing well in one game.

Again, you're fucking retarded.

[NASpurs]

Not going to lie though, Bonner does frustrate Z-Bo for some reason if the Spurs get that far.

[NASpurs]

That's exactly the point, faggot-who-can't-read. The thread title says "The Best Game of Matt Bonner's Career." That means he's going to go back to sucking afterward. Nobody is saying he wouldn't shit the bed, they gave him credit for playing well in one game.

Again, you're fucking retarded.

Read the whole fucking thing dumbass. It's why I bumped this shit.

[NASpurs]

That's exactly the point, faggot-who-can't-read. The thread title says "The Best Game of Matt Bonner's Career." That means he's going to go back to sucking afterward. Nobody is saying he wouldn't shit the bed, they gave him credit for playing well in one game.

Again, you're fucking retarded.

And I'm the one who can't read. :lmao All you read is the fucking title stupid twat.

[Obstructed_View]

Not going to lie though, Bonner does frustrate Z-Bo for some reason if the Spurs get that far.

:lol so much for your point.

[NASpurs]

:lol so much for your point.

:lol thinking I'm some kind of blind hater. If the man proves me wrong, I"ll fucking eat crow. Don't give a shit.

[freetiago]

LOL at Bonner frustrates Z-BO
go back and watch the final minutes of game 6 after Mcdyess hit the midrange shot to put us up by 2 points
if you dont wanna watch i can save you the trouble
it was Matt getting abused for 3 straight minutes everytime down the court by Randolph

Splitter is the one who troubles Randolph
he had a double double in his first playoff game vs Randolph and hes held him to some pretty bad FG% numbers
he also rebounds well vs Memphis

[TD 21]

LOL at Bonner frustrates Z-BO
go back and watch the final minutes of game 6 after Mcdyess hit the midrange shot to put us up by 2 points
if you dont wanna watch i can save you the trouble
it was Matt getting abused for 3 straight minutes everytime down the court by Randolph

Splitter is the one who troubles Randolph
he had a double double in his first playoff game vs Randolph and hes held him to some pretty bad FG% numbers
he also rebounds well vs Memphis

As worn down as they look and as little rest as they'll get going into and throughout the WCF, the encouraging thing going in, is that Duncan and especially Splitter, are due for progression to the mean. It couldn't come at a better time, considering who they'll be playing.

Let's hope Pop doesn't try to get cute and force Bonner into the rotation (given the lack of rest and his tendency to baby Splitter and Diaw, he probably will though). There's no reason Splitter and Diaw can't handle close to 60 combined mpg in this series . . . and if they can't, then they're screwed anyway.