Western Conference Finals, Game 3: Spurs vs. Grizzlies - May 25 @ 8 PM CT

[m33p0]

Yes. I don't get why Pop has been putting TD on Marc when it's clear that it works the other way around. Tim on Randolph-Tiago on Marc and we good.

saving him for later, giving him different looks maybe?
besides, if bonner could stop randolf(game 1), why waste duncan on him.

[Kidd K]

He who must not be named. :lol

Oh, hahaha. I know who you're referring to now. :lol

[100%duncan]

ha me kill myself? when you agree TD on Marc is a shit matchup.

I didn't say you kill yourself another poster did, but sure help us all and do it.

[HarlemHeat37]

Exactly! If your quickness to cover Marc Freaking Gasol is unquestionably nonexistent... who can you cover in this league? A non-pick and roll team with a center with no range on his shot? Dwight Howard is pretty much only dude he can cover?

Tiago is so fking amazing this town disrespects his defense so much.

Duncan's defensive advanced numbers were elite and top 5 in virtually every category of importance this year, and he's the primary reason Zach Randolph has been invisible in this series, tbh..

[hommeaetage]

Good recovery from the horrendous start. Now if only we could have MVParker back it would help out a lot

[Gino-Step]

saving him for later, giving him different looks maybe?
besides, if bonner could stop randolf(game 1), why waste duncan on him.


Exactly. Bonner is good on Randolph. Splitter is the best on Gasol. Bonner + Splitter has been the top offensive big man combination in the league by a HUGE margin. Tim Duncan is not for this 2nd half.

[100%duncan]

saving him for later, giving him different looks maybe?
besides, if bonner could stop randolf(game 1), why waste duncan on him.

I wouldn't count on Bonner really though he's been doing decent. But Marc's jumper hurt us bad, and it's clear that Splitter defends that better and TD defends Zach better. I don't get why Pop needs to complicate simple things.

[100%duncan]

Let's go!

[Whisky Dog]

Yes. I don't get why Pop has been putting TD on Marc when it's clear that it works the other way around. Tim on Randolph-Tiago on Marc and we good.

2nd half still to play. I think we'll see more of that coming up. At least both TD and Splitter got some rest that first half because everyone will need legs in what's going to be a closely fought 4th quarter. I know seeing Neal and Bonner on the court a lot isn't pleasant, but that rest should leave Parker/Ginobili/Green good to go for the duration of the 2nd half. Just up to them to play championship caliber basketball to get it done.

[BatManu20]

Let's go

[100%duncan]

Yes. Good hustle.

[m33p0]

ruff!

[Splits]

Yes! Prince is OK

[timtonymanu]

Prince is playing

[Fabbs]

CoJo for Parker please.

[BatManu20]

How is that a foul on Splitter? He went straight up with his arms straight up

[100%duncan]

Run run run guys.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Prince in the game.

[superjames1992]

Turnovers in first half:

Tony Parker: 4
Tim Duncan: 3
"Turnobili": 0

[100%duncan]

CoJo for Parker please.

CoJo has been dogshit earlier. Parker, regaining his form.

[Whisky Dog]

Both teams increasing the minutes for key guys.

Conley - 22, ZBo - 21, Gasol - 19
Parker - 19, Duncan - 18, Leonard - 15

Unless one team pulls away in the 3rd, 4th quarter might come down to legs. Spurs need some quality offense from Manu so Parker can take over the 4th

That's the hope this 2nd half especially if the Grizzlies have no bench. Their 1st quarter energy will hopefully be drained by the 4th and it'll become tougher for them

[100%duncan]

Timmay :tu

[m33p0]

Exactly. Bonner is good on Randolph. Splitter is the best on Gasol. Bonner + Splitter has been the top offensive big man combination in the league by a HUGE margin. Tim Duncan is not for this 2nd half.

[milkyway21]

Exactly. Bonner is good on Randolph. Splitter is the best on Gasol. Bonner + Splitter has been the top offensive big man combination in the league by a HUGE margin. Tim Duncan is not for this 2nd half.

:wtf

you want to sit Duncan out ? u saw the 2Qtr? u are an :idiot

[BatManu20]

Dammit Tony

[Gino-Step]

wtf kinda d on tony allen's layup was that Timmy Duncan?

[100%duncan]

TP yes.

[DAF86]

Horrible PG job by Tony there, he had Conley on Splitter.

[Kidd K]

Apparently tripping isn't a foul now.

[m33p0]

I wouldn't count on Bonner really though he's been doing decent. But Marc's jumper hurt us bad, and it's clear that Splitter defends that better and TD defends Zach better. I don't get why Pop needs to complicate simple things.
i'd still give him that shot unless it's the final 5 mins of the game.

[100%duncan]

See? Stop putting Tiago on Zach Pop. You stubborn SOB.

[Kidd K]

Another bogus early whistle on a Spurs' big when Randolph is pushing and shoving the whole time.

[HarlemHeat37]

Splitter is the most disrespected player I've ever seen from a ref standpoint, tbh..

[BatManu20]

These are some weak ass foul calls on Splitter

[Kidd K]

lmao what the fuck? How was that foul before the shot? He picked up his dribble to go into the shot then got fouled

[m33p0]

where's the double team for randolph? :pop::troll

[BatManu20]

Fuck these refs.

[100%duncan]

Rebound the fucking ball.

[m33p0]

gasol was out of control, ref! grrr!

[Kidd K]

Refs are being HUGE faggots right now. Parker gets tripped, no call. Duncan gets hit as he was going into his shot, claim it was before the shot. 3 cheapie fouls on Splitter in like 2 minutes.

[Crookshanks]

Yeah - that's right. Should've been a double dribble call instead of a foul.

[Budkin]

Bullshit call

[100%duncan]

Holy shit TP stop fucking around man.

[Kidd K]

Parker fouled again, no call

[BatManu20]

Slow down Spurs

[Crookshanks]

God, what has to happen for the Spurs to get a call?

[Kidd K]

Gasol didn't "save" that ball either, his feet were out of bounds.

[100%duncan]

Cmon get a stop and get the lead.

[m33p0]

diaw is scurred on offense, you can tell.

[BatManu20]

Tony Allen hitting all his shots wtf

[timtonymanu]

Fucking Tony Allen

[100%duncan]

Good timeout by Pop. Get over the hump, NOW.

[Strategic]

Somehow this game is keeping me awake.

[Kidd K]

What is it with refs and calling the 3rd quarter vastly in favor of the Grizzlies? This is the 2nd game in a row now.

[RD2191]

time for some d green fluke 3s tbh

[Budkin]

We keep grinding away! I like our chances in crunch time!

[timtonymanu]

:lol at Boris still looking for a teammate on that obvious layup.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Tony Allen is the new Larry Bird.

[m33p0]

prince and allen taking over offensively for the griz. :lol

[Spursnlego]

Spurs can't grab the lead...

[BatManu20]

The Grizzlies are shooting damn well this game. Hitting the majority of their open looks. Hopefully they start missing some.

[Budkin]

Tony Allen hitting all his shots wtf

I'll take that all night long.

[Juggity]

Tony Allen making jumpers is not sustainable. He'll go cold from outside the paint eventually.

[Whisky Dog]

God, what has to happen for the Spurs to get a call?

It's not going to happen much this half. Spurs just have to play through it

[TE]

Refs taking over the game tbh...Spurs can't win the way the game is going

[MR-Clutch]

Spurs gonna win if grizz are depending on tony Allen for offense. I'll take that all day.

[BatManu20]

Danny Green has been really quiet this game. Has he even scored?

[100%duncan]

I'd give Allen and Prince those shots all night long.

[crc21209]

:lol At some of these calls the Grizzlies get and the non calls the Spurs get. How did Tiago foul Gasol when he spun out of control and lost the ball?!?!?

[Keepin' it real]

Hanging in there. Hope Parker doesn't get "gassed" in the 4th quarter again. And where the hell is Leonard on offense???

[Splits]

Tony Allen can have that shot every time down the floor. He's not "hitting all his shots", he has like 4 layups off turnovers and that 1jumper. He's fools gold, let him shoot. Prince too

[m33p0]

Danny Green has been really quiet this game. Has he even scored?
nope, 0-2 2pt 0-2 3pt

he needs to keep shooting though

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Pop should slap Joey Crawford.

[Ice009]

I'd give Allen and Prince those shots all night long.

You gotta put some pressure on them. You don't want it turning into an Ibaka type situation where you just keep giving them shot after shot.

[Splits]

The Grizzlies are shooting damn well this game. Hitting the majority of their open looks. Hopefully they start missing some.

Dude, they're shooting 39% with a bunch of fast break layups.

[100%duncan]

Keep shooting that, Diaw.

[Strategic]

Get one more foul on gasol

[m33p0]

3rd foul on gasol. that coud be big.

[tah]

Good Tim!!

[100%duncan]

One ref called it a defensive foul. Fucking motherfuckers.

[BatManu20]

Offensive rebounds absolutely kill us. And we give so many these days it's alarming.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Kawhi is MIA.

[100%duncan]

We cant get over the hump.

[milkyway21]

:lol At some of these calls the Grizzlies get and the non calls the Spurs get. How did Tiago foul Gasol when he spun out of control and lost the ball?!?!?

right :(

3pt game I bet MEMPHIS IS MORE WORRIED than Spurs right now

[Fabbs]

Box out ZBo.
Two lazy assed plays by Diaw.
On O then on D.

[easjer]

Are you fucking with me with these calls?

And I know that MEM is a great rebounding team, but fucking hell, Spurs. Give it a go on rebounds anyway. ZBo getting going is pissing me off.

[Ice009]

NO REBOUNDS, NO WIN! come on guys. Grab the boards.

[100%duncan]

Wow, Kawhi's D on Pondexter has been shit.

[BatManu20]

Come on Kawhi...

[m33p0]

kawhi, come on man.

[Gino-Step]

"duncan's a great interior defender".... lol letting pondexter shot layups.

[HarlemHeat37]

Kawhi is having arguably his worst game of the playoffs, tbh..

[100%duncan]

CoJo. :lol

[m33p0]

jon leuer X-factor

[BatManu20]

Time out please

[100%duncan]

GTFO CoJo :lol

[Splits]

Oh Cojo

[HarlemHeat37]

Cory Joseph back to being a soft pussy, tbh..

[Juggity]

"duncan's a great interior defender".... lol letting pondexter shot layups.

Absolutely terrible take :lol

[m33p0]

cory joseph needs to calm down

[Budkin]

Come on!

[100%duncan]

:lol get parker back dumbshits.

[timtonymanu]

Do not let this back up to double digits.

[BatManu20]

Manu has been a complete no show

[Ice009]

Spurs are pissing it away. Pathetic play.

[Splits]

Braindead team

[TE]

Spurs beating themselves again

[timtonymanu]

Ugh come on Spurs

[Gino-Step]

GET DUNCAN OFF THE FLOOR. BAYLESS IS DANCING ON HIM

[BatManu20]

Take a damn Time out Pop

[rasho8]

Sours letting this one go, need to up the energy.

[m33p0]

gino-step bad take in 3... 2.. 1

[emanueldavidginobili]

Why ginobili wearing a leg sleeve

[Kidd K]

Only fouls the Spurs are getting are fouls on the floor that don't result in free throws or turnovers. Every call they're getting is resulting in free throws, foul trouble, and turnovers. . . and they're getting 3x as many.

[Warlord23]

Joseph and Manu killed the rhythm

[m33p0]

tim duncan only needs 2 more rebounds to pass wilt

[100%duncan]

Damn that was supposed to be And 1 Manuuuuuuuu

[Kidd K]

Finally Spurs get a call that matters

[BatManu20]

Finish that shit Manu!!!

[Juggity]

Make these fuckin' Free throws manu. We need em.

[NickiRasgo]

You have to make that Manu!

[BatManu20]

Wow how do you miss that

[100%duncan]

People hating on Manu :lol He saved our asses in the 2nd quarter and he's doing it again now.

[Warlord23]

Manu missing a point blank layup. Almost certain to miss a free throw based on recent form

[Kidd K]

tim duncan only needs 2 more rebounds to pass wilt

Wow, nice. So 1 more ties and 2 passes?

+ What're the odds the announcers don't even mention it when he gets it? :lol

[Budkin]

Man if not for the 1st we should have a decent lead

[Splits]

Well 5 point game and Manu with 2 throws, we have the chance to cut it to 4 if he doesn't miss both. We all no he's incapable of making both

[siraulo23]

damn good response from manu after that 10-0 run by memphis

flashback manu kinda :lol

[rasho8]

People hating on Manu :lol He saved our asses in the 2nd quarter and he's doing it again now.

Seriously. Bitching about not making a basket after being fouled is pretty Busch league.

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu is playing very well, outside of the shitty turnover to Tim..

Ginobili should play 7-8 minutes in the 4th IMO, he looks good tonight..

Cory Joseph is so painful to watch on offense..he has shown that he can make the open jump shot, but he's so soft and conservative that it hurts the Spurs when he's passing up shots..

[100%duncan]

Cmon Manu we need these 2 ft's.

[Ice009]

What a play from Manu. Turn into SuperMANU.

[siraulo23]

Well 5 point game and Manu with 2 throws, we have the chance to cut it to 4 if he doesn't miss both. We all no he's incapable of making both

:lol true

[DAF86]

Manu has been a complete no show

What the fuck? I sometimes wonder what game are you guys watching.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

If Spurs can be within 4 heading into the final quarter I'll take it!

Please hit these FT's Manu.

[m33p0]

it's for the playoff double double. they're currently tied at 143 i believe. if he gets it, he'll be second all time behind magic who has something like 152-153.

[Splits]

What the fuck? I sometimes wonder what game are you guys watching.

BatManu with horrible takes per par

[ballhog]

Keep it close boys. Need to make all the FT's

[HarlemHeat37]

Leonard and Green need to do something for the Spurs to win this game, tbh..

Kawhi is having his worst game of the playoffs and Green is having one of his liability games..one of them needs to show up in the 4th..

[100%duncan]

Yes.

[davidbowie]

What's ime wearing

[100%duncan]

Green is back.

[Juggity]

fuck...4 on splitter

[BatManu20]

Danny Green playing like shit today. Bad time to have a bad game.

[timtonymanu]

Danny Green on one of his cold stretches. :td

Hopefully that doesn't last long.

[ballhog]

C'mon Green gotta hit some 3's

[100%duncan]

:lol

[m33p0]

4 fouls on split. fuck

[Gino-Step]

FKKKKK WE had a perfect 4 small with best defender in the league Splitter lineup. FKKK now duncan is in. THAT JUST COST US BIG TIME. FK

[crc21209]

What a fucking bullshit And-1. What a joke...

[ballhog]

Bullshit call

[100%duncan]

OMG. FINISH THAT FOR GODS SAKE.

[m33p0]

motherfuckingchrist

[m33p0]

i'm surprised the ref even called a foul on a griz

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Come on Timmy.

[100%duncan]

Tim needs to dunk the fucking ball tbh.

[Gino-Step]

DUNCAN is fking costing us this game. MANU trying to save us.

[BatManu20]

Spurs blowing every opportunity. This shit is frustrating.

[DAF86]

Manu is beasting out there.

[Juggity]

Ginobili with the huge hustle

[NickiRasgo]

Was that a double-dribble from Pondexter? Damn! BS!

[Ice009]

fucking Danny Green. A 6 point swing.

Step UP FOR ONCE in the conference finals game 3 Danny. Let's go man.

[100%duncan]

YES TPPPPPPP!

[m33p0]

DUNCAN is fking costing us this game. MANU trying to save us.

all your posts should be in pink.

[Juggity]

1 pt game!

[100%duncan]

:lol Conley

[100%duncan]

Spurs got this! :flag:

[timtonymanu]

1 pt game heading into the 4th.

Let's go Spurs!

[BatManu20]

We should be winning this damn game by 10 points! Missed Ft's, turnovers, and O-rebounds..... killing us. Let's win this damn game in the 4th guys.

[Kidd K]

Duncan fouled and yet again, no call. Refs are letting Grizz get away with like half their fouls, Spurs are getting away with zero.

Anyway, considering how shitty the refs have been, I'm content with the outcome of the quarter. Trimmed the lead a little more and didn't let it get blown open despite the 66% favorable officiating for Memphic.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs won 2nd and 3rd qtrs, win the 4th, and win the series

[Keepin' it real]

Wow if either Green or Leonard wake up on offense, the Spurs can win this.

[Splits]

1 pt game with 1 quarter play.

Win 1 quarter and all but punch the ticket to the finals

Believe

GSG

[RD2191]

:flag:

[Brunodf]

Put Splitter/Diaw to start the 4th and give TD some rest

[Kidd K]

all your posts should be in pink.

Agreed. I think he's blind to defense and rebounding, and can only seem to grasp the ball going into the hoop being a good thing.

[boutons_deux]

danny + kawhi = 4 pts

they owe big for the 4th qtr

[100%duncan]

Spurs won 2nd and 3rd qtrs, win the 4th, and win the series

Good point. :tu

[100%duncan]

danny + kawhi = 4 pts

they owe big for the 4th qtr

MVPs of the GSW series laying an egg.

[Ice009]

Kawhi and Danny, let's go boys. I know you guys can do it. Let's go!

[TE]

Tbh I envision Danny Green knocking down a huge shot for us. He's due for it

[m33p0]

time to man up, spurs! :flag:

[Strategic]

GOSPURSGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ballhog]

nice finish to 3rd

[100%duncan]

Green finally.

[Juggity]

Danny with THAT three!

[thiste]

We can do this.

[Strategic]

Spurs lead

[BatManu20]

There's Danny!

[ballhog]

Green finally!

[Gino-Step]

Agreed. I think he's blind to defense and rebounding, and can only seem to grasp the ball going into the hoop being a good thing.

All my posts have been about spacing, defense, and basketball IQ tbh

[TE]

There it is rofl

[100%duncan]

Bullshit :lol

[BatManu20]

Shit

[Strategic]

Tony got punked

[TE]

Parker giveth away

[ballhog]

Parker. Crap

[100%duncan]

Way to have a lead. :lol

[Warlord23]

Parker has been poor on defense for most of these playoffs

[rasho8]

Oh well. The lead was nice for a second.

[Gino-Step]

If you're going to land on the guy, grab him as you land. don't let him fking shoot. jesus christ

[rasho8]

Hey the lead is back!

[Gino-Step]

Ginobili is saving this franchise

[milkyway21]

low scoring game ....I think I only have 20% chance of winning that Kori check $50 it's ok as the SPURS will win tonight :angel:

[Ice009]

What a fucking horrible foul from Tony.

[100%duncan]

:lol

[ballhog]

BS shooting foul?

[HI-FI]

damn those refs look like hobbits from that angle.

[Kidd K]

All my posts have been about spacing, defense, and basketball IQ tbh

Wasn't reading tbh besides the last one. :P

I apologize then bro.

[crc21209]

Shooting foul!?!?!? What BS..

[100%duncan]

JVG dropping truth bombs yet again.

[TE]

Refs again

[100%duncan]

Ball dont lie.

[Budkin]

Bullshit

[rasho8]

Keep missing ZBo

[Gino-Step]

lol ginobili complaiining? hahahahaha. this guy does all it takes to win. also.. pls hack a zack

[m33p0]

no bull jvg... i like em

[100%duncan]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[ballhog]

Manu boom 33333333333333

[Juggity]

Manu, damn. Nice 3

[tah]

manu 333333333333!!

[Gino-Step]

BONNNNNNNNNERRR

[100%duncan]

Bon2 with an And 1 :smokin

[Strategic]

Bonner's face is turning red?

[HI-FI]

Bonner and Gino have been really good this game.

[BatManu20]

Bonner??

[chapnis]

KAREEEEEM I mean BONNEEEER

[100%duncan]

BONNNNNNNNNNERRRRRRRRRRRRRRr

[m33p0]

red mamba strikes!

[ballhog]

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous like Bonner!

[Kidd K]

Sorry, but that's a flagrant. Was not going for ball, went for face, followed through.

[$pursDynasty]

Bonner has been a revelation in a series I thought he was ill suited for

[Budkin]

Matty B bitches!!!

[Bill_Brasky]

Bonner selling the call :lmao

[RD2191]

:hat

[Floyd Pacquiao]

matt is a fucking beast!

[Splits]

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous like Bonner!

:lol

Huge plays by Manu, MVP of the game so far.

[ballhog]

Bonner should take acting lessons from Allen

[Richie]

Bonner finally showing up for the playoffs this year. 4 years later than he should have done, but better late than never!

[milkyway21]

Bonner's size helps.....pls shoot 3s :lol

[Warlord23]

Minutes watch with 10 mins to go:
Duncan with a team high 31 mins, TP: 29, Kahwi: 35, Green: 22, Manu: 19

Pop with a few interesting decisions on who to sub in over the next few minutes

[Capt Bringdown]

Wish this game would hurry up and end. I can't believe we've got the lead after the way we started.
Need to finish it, though.

[Kidd K]

Matt Bonner has been great for us. Time to give him props!

[hater]

:lmao matt bonner

wow

amazing

[m33p0]

wow, memphis defense is spread all of half court.

[Strategic]

put these fools away

[BatManu20]

There you go Bonner

[100%duncan]

Bullshit. :lol

[BatManu20]

Bullshit Conley

[Kidd K]

Man they are so fuckin lucky to have gotten that shot