Game 43: Spurs @ Hawks, Jan 24, 6:30PM CT

[Bruno]

:flag:

[TheGoldStandard]

Lets go Spurs!

[Robz4000]

Would be nice to see someone step up tonight between Nando and CoJo. At any rate I'll just take a win at this point; they're gonna be hard to come by for awhile.

[RD2191]

:flag: can't really ge excited for these games but whatever

[Darius Bieber]

Game is at 6:30, not 6.

[Bruno]

^Thanks.

[Darius Bieber]

No prob man

[Mugen]

Should be the start of a string of high scoring games for the Spurs. Hoping they eek out the dub tbh.

[ohmwrecker]

Is Occiferous Fissures playing?

[Robz4000]

He's available, but the chances of him playing are about as good as a marquee free agent signing with the Spurs.

[Dex]

For consistency's sake....



































































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[LakerHater]

Starters:
Parker, Joseph, Ayres, Duncan, Belinelli.

[Robz4000]

Welp, no surprises there. Starting lineup will be average at best on both ends, but at least the bench will remain intact.

[ElNono]

:flag:

[RD2191]

WTF, PlayNando, tbh, fwiw.

[Robz4000]

Duncan! :tu

[RD2191]

Damn, hope Tim regains his shot, deadly when he's hitting it.

[RD2191]

Our offense is almost as bad as our defense.

[CitizenDwayne]

Wow...aren't the Hawks like the 4th seed out East? Jesus christ

[LakerHater]

Good thing the Hawks suck

[timtonymanu]

Duncan can't even score right now. This is ugly.

[Robz4000]

God damn everyone outside Tim looks like shit, especially Tony.

[RD2191]

We might score 25 by the half, hopefully.

[Robz4000]

Duncan can't even score right now. This is ugly.

Duncan's 3/4 on his jumper. His FT shooting is terrible tho.

[timtonymanu]

Duncan's 3/4 on his jumper. His FT shooting is terrible tho.

Yeah meant Parker.

[RD2191]

Kool and his mom at the Hawks game.

[LakerHater]

Nice play!

[timtonymanu]

A win here would be nice. @ Heat and @ Rockets is going to be tough and likely losses.

[timtonymanu]

Shit, I thought Duncan got hurt for a second.

[RD2191]

:wakeupSlow day in the game thread, bandwagon fans, smh. Maybe I just don't have a social life. Sigh.

[Robz4000]

Shit, I thought Duncan got hurt for a second.

Same here.

[RD2191]

:violin

[r0drig0lac]

:wakeupSlow day in the game thread, bandwagon fans, smh. Maybe I just don't have a social life. Sigh.this :lol

[LakerHater]

Patty on fire!

[timtonymanu]

Damn Patty

[RD2191]

this :lol
:loltbh

[weeks]

wtf is up with baynes? finish that shit nigga

[RD2191]

Damn, Baynes

[Cry Havoc]

Wow Patty.

BAYNES HOOK. HE LIVES

[RD2191]

gtfo Manu

[timtonymanu]

Let's blow them out early so we can see Oculus Jgrhfjf.

[Robz4000]

Man, when Patty's shot is falling...

[LakerHater]

Spurs shootin 54%

[LakerHater]

4 3s for Patty

[RD2191]

It would be nice if Patty actually showed up against non-scrub teams.

[Cry Havoc]

Mills AGAIN.

WHAT.

[Darius Bieber]

Let's blow them out early so we can see Oculus Jgrhfjf.

I don't think he's activated tonight.

[weeks]

i've seen a few instances this year where diaw misses passes he might have been able to save.

[ElNono]

Patty killing it... Manu sucking bad

[RD2191]

Manu looking like garbage.

[timtonymanu]

It would be nice if Patty actually showed up against non-scrub teams.

It would be nice if the team as a whole shows up against non-scrub teams

[ElNono]

defense has been pretty good all things considered

[Robz4000]

Manu keeping the Hawks in it...

[RD2191]

It would be nice if the team as a whole shows up against non-scrub teams
But especially Patty.

[RD2191]

Manu throwing games again:wakeup:stirpot:

[Robz4000]

Patty scored plenty against OKC the other night.

[timtonymanu]

Patty scored plenty against OKC the other night.

Yeah his defense is what hurt the Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

I don't think he's activated tonight.

IIRC, he is activated tonight. We have 3 guys out so I think he's already dressed.

[ElNono]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61_DIRHW5iM/Tehor_YLKTI/AAAAAAAAARk/S8vrLFviSoQ/s1600/Chris-Bosh-stops-for-a-moment-to-take-it-all-in-1.jpg

[LakerHater]

Shoot Diaw

[ElNono]

boris needs to try to get Baynes involved... just finish

[LakerHater]

Pop Pissed!!

[timtonymanu]

Ugh I'm not a fan of Diaw 1.0. Hate it when he does that.

[LakerHater]

Nando in!

[mattj1x]

Both teams making stupid lazy passes.

[ElNono]

there it is, Diaw 2.0

[Biernutz]

Boris soft touch

[timtonymanu]

There you go, Boris.

[LakerHater]

Tought shot!

T on coach Bud!

[ElNono]

:lmao bud

[sammy]

:lmao bud

LOL

[Biernutz]

coach Bud to honor pop by getting thrown out

[Robz4000]

Yeah his defense is what hurt the Spurs.

Tbh no one was able to defend Reggie Jackson. IMO Spurs are gonna need to trade for someone to guard him.

[jeebus]

But especially Patty.
But more especially the team.

[timtonymanu]

Tbh no one was able to defend Reggie Jackson. IMO Spurs are gonna need to trade for someone to guard him.

Patty was guarding Fisher most of the game. Then again Fisher is another fucker who lights us up no matter what.

[Dex]

Bonner making Pop laugh.

At least now we know what he sees in him.

[LakerHater]

Gotta stay with Korver

[Biernutz]

Matty in Haters in 3...2...1..

[Robz4000]

Welp, Korver got his three.

[Robz4000]

Patty was guarding Fisher most of the game. Then again Fisher is another fucker who lights us up no matter what.

Yeah fuck Fisher. Nothing you can do about him.

[ElNono]

too early for robdiaz to bitch about "we only beat shitty teams"? :lol

[sammy]

Matty in Haters in 3...2...1..

Pinche Bonner LOL!

[Robz4000]

Duncan by far the best player out there.

[Robz4000]

Oh fuck, Hawks just lost Teague. Hope it isn't serious.

[sammy]

Pinche Bonner! LOL!:lol

[ElNono]

:lmao that defense

[timtonymanu]

Jeez. Nando and Cory are horrible. Good thing Patty has been decent this year.

[timtonymanu]

Hope Teague's injury isn't serious.

[SPIDER2311]

bonner. please pass the ball

[LakerHater]

sprain ankle, he walk off on his own.

[Dex]

Where is Oreilly Jarvis?

[Biernutz]

Bonner ...The Masked Red Mamba

[ElNono]

lmao Hawks broadcast... they put a graphic that says Patty Mills and has Diaw's photo

[timtonymanu]

Reggie Jackson 1-6 against the Celtics.

:lol Only against the Spurs.

[Robz4000]

Reggie Jackson 1-6 against the Celtics.

:lol Only against the Spurs.

That's what's worrying tbh.

[RD2191]

:lolmanu

[ElNono]

19pts to go :hat

[313]

Reggie Jackson 1-6 against the Celtics.

:lol Only against the Spurs.

He probably gets a hard on when he sees us on his schedule

[313]

That's what's worrying tbh.

[ElNono]

No Durant for OKC tonight... I bet Reggie isn't wide open every possession...

[ElNono]

well, the defense was good

[timtonymanu]

19pts to go :hat

:lol

[timmy2003]

Nice first half

[r0drig0lac]

No Durant for OKC tonight... I bet Reggie isn't wide open every possession...
exactly

[DatBoyGood]

Melo with 37 pts in the first half damn.

[timtonymanu]

The Hawks' horrible offense is making our defense look legit.

[r0drig0lac]

Melo with 37 pts in the first half damn.
and mirza com 24 - 6/73pt

[HI-FI]

Where is Oreilly Jarvis?
:lol
i'm enjoying all the interpretations of his name.

[downunder]

It is Australia Day tomorrow in that country: it is already Australia Day in Georgia.

[TheGoldStandard]

This is a nice cushion game. Prepares us for the possible love fest on Sunday with the heat

[Libri]

timmy

[TheGoldStandard]

Ayres with the offensive and defensive goods.

[Robz4000]

Take Errs out ffs

[RD2191]

Grizz with the defensive goods in Houston.

[timtonymanu]

Grizz with the defensive goods in Houston.

Houston's about to score 130 on us.

[TheGoldStandard]

Grizz have the interior presence to keep the perimeter guys locked down

[RD2191]

Houston's about to score 130 on us.
:lolTbh

[ElNono]

does coach Bud has a deal with Chapstick or something?

[313]

Houston's about to score 130 on us.
You never know, we might find a gem lineup

[EVAY]

does coach Bud has a deal with Chapstick or something?

he has always done that.

[jeebus]

Ayres with the offensive and defensive goods.
is that a joke? please tell me this is a joke.

[TheGoldStandard]

You never know, we might find a gem lineup

Only to go away from it in the crucial final minutes of the 4th

[TheGoldStandard]

is that a joke? please tell me this is a joke.

He's the next Ian mahimi

[ElNono]

can't wait for mute's thread "how much better the defense and offense look without Kawhi"

[r0drig0lac]

melo going ham

[timtonymanu]

is that a joke? please tell me this is a joke.

:cry Wrong again. Keep flailing with your emoticons like a 14 year old girl though. It's amusing.

:cry Drink drain-o.

[313]

Timmy could get another 20/20 game

[TheGoldStandard]

melo going ham
If only they played the bobcats all 82 games

[DPG21920]

Why is manu wearing that tape/bandage on his hand?

[ElNono]

Why is manu wearing that tape/bandage on his hand?

was gonna ask... did anybody on the Spurs broadcast said anything? I have the Hawks broadcast here

[TheGoldStandard]

Why is manu wearing that tape/bandage on his hand?

Too much coasting

[RD2191]

Why is manu wearing that tape/bandage on his hand?
Excuse for turnovers.

[DPG21920]

What was that, Tim...

[EVAY]

Too much coasting

:lol

[r0drig0lac]

If only they played the bobcats all 82 games
50 points in 27 minutes is impressive any way you look at it

[ElNono]

Manu had a terrible game tonight... good charge there though

[Libri]

this game lol

[DPG21920]

Team looking crisp at the moment.

[Dex]

Turnobili sighting

[Libri]

good shot by Diaw

[ElNono]

Whatever happened with the German-Ethiopian? I recall everybody was raving about him early in the season...

[TheGoldStandard]

I remember when Brand had a Sig shoe

[DPG21920]

Manu's last 3 games have been yeesh. He's not shooting well at all.

[DPG21920]

Whatever happened with the German-Ethiopian? I recall everybody was raving about him early in the season...

He's playing fairly well all things considered.

[TheGoldStandard]

Manu's last 3 games have been yeesh. He's not shooting well at all.

Probably playing hurt but he won't sit on the bench for a month

[jeebus]

:cry Wrong again. Keep flailing with your emoticons like a 14 year old girl though. It's amusing.

:cry Drink drain-o.
:lol

when I read that, I had to go back and re read my post, to see if I put up a Caprisun amount of emoticons. I saw one. I guess I'm a flailing 14 year old girl :cry

[Robz4000]

Whatever happened with the German-Ethiopian? I recall everybody was raving about him early in the season...

He got hurt too. All you hear out of ATL about injuries is Horford, yet they've had more than anyone iirc. Makes the job Bud's been doing even more impressive.

[Staplepuffs27]

Put in Jeffers

[LakerHater]

6 3s for Patty!!

[ElNono]

Manu just hasn't been shooting much... just like last season...

[DPG21920]

Holy Mills :wow Dude is going deep from deep

[LakerHater]

BoBo

[RD2191]

Why is Tim still in the game?

[timtonymanu]

:lol

when I read that, I had to go back and re read my post, to see if I put up a Caprisun amount of emoticons. I saw one. I guess I'm a flailing 14 year old girl :cry

That guy's a joke. Always saying the forum is shit but has vanilla basketball takes and isn't helping the cause by criticizing everyone. Also he's a known quitter on the Spurs.

[mattj1x]

Pretty sure that's a career high in 3's for Patty.

[TheGoldStandard]

Next game patty goes 2-12

[ElNono]

the passing has been awful for Manu tonight...

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Not Ginobili's night, his passing is out of control

[Libri]

Hawks :rollin

[TheGoldStandard]

I bet Manu sprained that wrist.

[JR3]

Did tim pass Shaq yet?

[timtonymanu]

17 more, Nono

[RD2191]

Pretty sure that's a career high in 3's for Patty.
Did you know your team moved to Oklahoma City?

[ElNono]

that's Manu's 3rd shot of the game... not gonna get to 20 like that :depressed

[DPG21920]

Spurs need Manu shooting. His shot looks broken again all of the sudden. He's not shooting because he seems to have little confidence in his shot.

[LakerHater]

Lay up BoBo!

[Robz4000]

Boris 2.0 and Patty carrying the team offensively tonight.

[TheGoldStandard]

Didn't know parker had a sprained finger... They're all hurt

[Robz4000]

Spurs need Manu shooting. His shot looks broken again all of the sudden. He's not shooting because he seems to have little confidence in his shot.

His hand is bothering him imo. I've noticed him shaking it and rubbing it every now and again.

[r0drig0lac]

melo with 56 ...

[ElNono]

The Spurs need Manu's playmaking... his shooting can come and go, but his passing has to be sharp...

[LakerHater]

BoBo!!!!

[ElNono]

Boris!

[timtonymanu]

Everyone with hand injuries, damn.

[Robz4000]

Boris 2.0!

[Biernutz]

Boris glass

[JR3]

Did Tim pass Shaq yet in blocks?

[ElNono]

Did Tim pass Shaq yet in blocks?

He should've at least tied...

[DPG21920]

The Spurs need Manu's playmaking... his shooting can come and go, but his passing has to be sharp...

They need both. His game isn't good enough any more to just do one or the other as we saw in the finals..He needs to get his shot straight. It's a huge factor in how far the Spurs go and he's paid 7M not to just pass and turn it over..

[JR3]

I thought so too... Bill seemed to stop tracking it after mentioning it earlier

[HI-FI]

hopefully Manu isn't breaking down per the par.

[LakerHater]

Carmelo Anthony has as many points as the Atlanta Hawks do through three quarters.

[TheGoldStandard]

Manu with a bum wrist gets a pass for the moment. Played with all heart against Portland.

[Libri]

Baynes :lmao

[ElNono]

They need both. His game isn't good enough any more to just do one or the other as we saw in the finals..He needs to get his shot straight. It's a huge factor in how far the Spurs go and he's paid 7M not to just pass and turn it over..

No. That's why they got a pure shooter in Belli. Manu's role hasn't changed from last season. Be a playmaker, and get everyone involved. He has shown improvements driving to the basket, but anything you get from outside from Manu is just gravy right now.

[ElNono]

Manu with a bum wrist gets a pass for the moment. Played with all heart against Portland.

He played well against OKC... defensively especially.

[Spur Bank]

Baynes :lmao
...with the assist!

Going to be interesting seeing a full quarter of effort from this crew. This can't be good for Bonner's plus/minus.

[timtonymanu]

Can we see Ortholus Jaffies now?

[HI-FI]

finally some Nando burn and points :hat

[ElNono]

Where's Orlando Jefferson?

[SpurPadre]

Picking on bums, it's what we do best and yes I know the hawks are over .500 but let's be real, they would be a lottery team if they weren't in the leastern conference.

[ElNono]

Picking on bums, it's what we do best and yes I know the hawks are over .500 but let's be real, they would be a lottery team if they weren't in the leastern conference.

we're winning and severely shorthanded, can't complain

[HI-FI]

Where's Orlando Jefferson?
Orlando Jones was on the bench laughing after that DIaw 3 pointer.

[SupremeGuy]

I swear, even if we were undefeated people would say :cry "but just wait for the playoffs, we can't beat the Heat" :cry

[TheGoldStandard]

Picking on bums, it's what we do best and yes I know the hawks are over .500 but let's be real, they would be a lottery team if they weren't in the leastern conference.
Spurs are the fat kid that gets picked on by the jocks only to turn around and pick on the smaller kids in the school yard.

[ElNono]

There's Otella Jiffylube

[LakerHater]

Theres the 10 day contract guy

[RD2191]

The really black guy is playing.

[GB20]

the new guy is really short

[TheGoldStandard]

OJ getting more burn than Malcolm Thomas ever did

[DapDaGenius]

dern it

[ElNono]

Jeffers!

[LakerHater]

Jethrow in the books

[RD2191]

Already better than DeColo

[r0drig0lac]

Can we see Ortholus Jaffies now?
the correct name would not Orthofies Jaflus?

[ElNono]

Already better than DeColo

:lol

[DPG21920]

No. That's why they got a pure shooter in Belli. Manu's role hasn't changed from last season. Be a playmaker, and get everyone involved. He has shown improvements driving to the basket, but anything you get from outside from Manu is just gravy right now.

No. You don't pay someone 7M to do one thing unless they are a big man and can defend. Manu is not. The Spurs lost because not only could Manu not shoot last year, but could not pass or dribble up the floor. He has to shoot. That's what he's paid to do on top of create. Spurs always have shooters (Mason Jr, Neal...), that doesn't mean Manu isn't paid to score and pass. Manu's role has changed because of his decline, not because of what the Spurs need him/pay him to do. He has to continue to shoot and score.

[timtonymanu]

This guy has now stolen Fab's jersey instead of Bowen's.

[Spur Bank]

I'll have to check the record books, but I think he barely beat T-Mac in time to his first bucket.

[DapDaGenius]

I like the hustle Jeffers had just now.

[TheGoldStandard]

OJ on LeBron on Sunday lol

[SupremeGuy]

OJ on LeBron on Sunday lolLebron stopper, tbh! lol

[SpurPadre]

we're winning and severely shorthanded, can't complain
I am because I'm sick of the pattern. We can't use injury excuse on Sunday, either since wade won't play.

[RD2191]

Grizz with a solid 3 points halfway into the 3rd.

[Spur Bank]

I've had my eyes glued to Othyus this whole time, probably like many of us. So far, I really haven't learned anything, other than that he seems to be moving around decently well.

[TheGoldStandard]

I've had my eyes glued to Othyus this whole time, probably like many of us. So far, I really haven't learned anything, other than that he seems to be moving around decently well.

He's short

[SupremeGuy]

I am because I'm sick of the pattern. We can't use injury excuse on Sunday, either since wade won't play.We have 3 players out and Wade will probably play. lol

[timtonymanu]

We have 3 players out and Wade will probably play. lol

Yeah apparently Leonard, Green, and Splitter are scrubs so its no excuse if we lose. :lol

[SpurPadre]

OJ on LeBron on Sunday lol
He'll be rewarded with the very first poster of himself.

[SPIDER2311]

u can pass corey

[SupremeGuy]

LMAO what a fucking late call

[TheGoldStandard]

He'll be rewarded with the very first poster of himself.

It'll be a nice parting gift

[ElNono]

No. You don't pay someone 7M to do one thing unless they are a big man and can defend. Manu is not. The Spurs lost because not only could Manu not shoot last year, but could not pass or dribble up the floor. He has to shoot. That's what he's paid to do on top of create. Spurs always have shooters (Mason Jr, Neal...), that doesn't mean Manu isn't paid to score and pass. Manu's role has changed because of his decline, not because of what the Spurs need him/pay him to do. He has to continue to shoot and score.

Disagree again. He's getting paid to be a coach on the floor for the second unit. The Spurs value that highly. He could chuck 20 shots a game, but his role isn't that. His role is making sure everyone gets touches, and if other players are hitting, then he doesn't need to chuck. Both the Bucks game and this game are a reflection of that (took under 4 shots, won by 20+). Against better teams, he has been more aggressive and played really well (last two OKC games, two games against Portland). He's obviously managing and picking his moments, as he should.

[ElNono]

I am because I'm sick of the pattern. We can't use injury excuse on Sunday, either since wade won't play.

sure we can

[SpurPadre]

Yeah apparently Leonard, Green, and Splitter are scrubs so its no excuse if we lose. :lol
Lol@ comparing a hall of famer in wade to our injured players, especially the heats personal launch pad splitter.

[SupremeGuy]

Yeah apparently Leonard, Green, and Splitter are scrubs so its no excuse if we lose. :lol:cry no excuses :cry

[DapDaGenius]

That passing was sexy. Not the way I'd like to live, but sexy nonetheless.

[TheGoldStandard]

Bosh will be the one that goes in hard

[Spur Bank]

Baynes' shot is looking really bad tonight. Not looking good for the SpursTalk Baynes supporter crew.

[DPG21920]

There is a big difference in picking and choosing moments and having a broken shot. He's driving much better which is great but if his deep shot goes wayward like it did last year, it makes the Spurs ceiling much lower (with regards to winning a title).

You saw that a team like MIA could completely shut Manu down if all he is a passer. He has to space the floor and knock down shots especially in the playoffs.

[Libri]

3 air balls by Baynes

[024]

Baynes really doesn't want any playing time

[DPG21920]

Jeffers with the no hustle back because this isn't a great opportunity goods!

[Spur Bank]

BONNER WITH THE REBOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!one

[SupremeGuy]

Lol@ comparing a hall of fame in wade to our injured players, especially the heats personal launch pad splitter.:cry having one of the best records in the league isn't good enough :cry
:cry why aren't we undefeated? :cry
:cry our injuries aren't important but every other team's injuries are super cereal :cry

[TheGoldStandard]

Jeffers with the no hustle back because this isn't a great opportunity goods!

Dude is already gassed

[timtonymanu]

Lol@ comparing a hall of famer in wade to our injured players, especially the heats personal launch pad splitter.

Come on man. You are a decent poster, but posts like these are dumb. Those 3 guys are very important to the Spurs' success. Regardless if Wade plays or not, that game can't be fully measured since those 3 aren't available.

Not saying our other losses are excusable, but if we happen to win on Sunday, it's going to be a legit win.

[SPIDER2311]

Baynes' shot is looking really bad tonight. Not looking good for the SpursTalk Baynes supporter crew.
at least he can box out and tries to compete for a rebound

[Spur Bank]

Jeffers with the no hustle back because this isn't a great opportunity goods!
Yeah, saw that too. I think he was upset with himself for giving up the lame TO. Pop will be far more pissed about the non-hustle than the TO.

[SupremeGuy]

Baynes' shot is looking really bad tonight. Not looking good for the SpursTalk Baynes supporter crew.Yeah, that's true. Kinda sucks. Pop will probably bury him ever more now...

[GB20]

Baynes' shot is looking really bad tonight. Not looking good for the SpursTalk Baynes supporter crew.
pop killed this guy's confidence

[SpurPadre]

We have 3 players out and Wade will probably play. lol
Actually, they just said wade might not play and hall of fame wade> green and Leonard. Oh and the heat are pissed splitter is out because Chalmers wanted to record his first block of the season.

[Budkin]

Come on man. You are a decent poster, but posts like these are dumb. Those 3 guys are very important to the Spurs' success. Regardless if Wade plays or not, that game can't be fully measured since those 3 aren't available.

Not saying our other losses are excusable, but if we happen to win on Sunday, it's going to be a legit win.

This. It will be HUGE if we beat Miami. That said, no way in hell we beat Miami.

[Spur Bank]

at least he can box out and tries to compete for a rebound
True, I'll definitely give him that, but unless he can improve the other parts of his game, his minutes will (and should) remain limited.

[TheGoldStandard]

Battier, Cole or some other bench guy will bury us on Sunday

[ace3g]

Hawks feed gives Patty, player of the game

[DapDaGenius]

Melo with 62? Man, Lala is going to give him some dome tonight.

[Dex]

Othello JIFpeanutbutter looked decent out there.

[TheGoldStandard]

Hopefully Durants shoulder is serious

[ElNono]

There is a big difference in picking and choosing moments and having a broken shot. He's driving much better which is great but if his deep shot goes wayward like it did last year, it makes the Spurs ceiling much lower (with regards to winning a title).

His shooting percentages this season are about average for his career, both 2 and 3 pointers... even after his injury... don't know where this "broken" meme comes from.


You saw that a team like MIA could completely shut Manu down if all he is a passer. He has to space the floor and knock down shots especially in the playoffs.

And Miami will probably focus on him and shut him down again... that's what good teams do. That's why there's Belli as another option now. I don't think the Spurs have any regrets about Manu, and looking at the fact Pop hasn't changed his role an iota, it looks like they're happy with what they have there. Hopefully he can stay healthy.