Ginobli could miss Mavs game [Archive]

loveforthegame

12-01-2005, 12:11 AM

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Courtside with Joe
November 30, 2005

Ginobili could miss Mavs game

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili could miss Thursday's road game against the Dallas Mavericks, reported Joe Reinagel of KENS 5 Eyewitness News.

Ginobili has a jammed ankle and is questionable for the game. The injury is reportedly not an ankle sprain and the Spurs aren't sure when he hurt it.

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 12:32 AM

every other game.....................

Kori Ellis

12-01-2005, 12:32 AM

True. I just saw that Pop said on the news that he's questionable. He didn't practice today and it's very sore (but not swollen).

mavsfan1000

12-01-2005, 12:35 AM

Watch Ginobili play and have a big game. With Howard out Ginobili should have a size advantage over Daniels.

leemajors

12-01-2005, 12:37 AM

start finley, bring ginobili off the bench if he is needed. no reason to risk further injury.

GoSpurs21

12-01-2005, 12:38 AM

regular season games against lame ass alsorans mean jack shit in Dec, rest Manu for the real season (the playoffs). Only lame ass people like mouse care more about the regular season.

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 12:55 AM

Watch Ginobili play and have a big game. With Howard out Ginobili should have a size advantage over Daniels.

Ginobili isn't playing and Finley will probably be 0 for 10. Wgaf.

mavsfan1000

12-01-2005, 12:57 AM

Ginobili isn't playing and Finley will probably be 0 for 10. Wgaf.

Well if the mavs get homecourt because of this game. You never know.

Trainwreck2100

12-01-2005, 12:57 AM

Ginobili isn't playing and Finley will probably be 0 for 10. Wgaf.

There's no probably, it's pretty much definite. Not because he's bad. He just plays like crap in Dallas. The uniform change doesn't matter.

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 12:59 AM

Well if the mavs get homecourt because of this game. You never know.

you dork, there are still 2 games here in SA which if Duncan is in the house, your fag mavs have no chance.

Check the column, the Spurs have a better record than the Mavs, so the game is actually a wash.

stfu already.

Bloodline666

12-01-2005, 01:13 AM

you dork, there are still 2 games here in SA which if Duncan is in the house, your fag mavs have no chance.

Check the column, the Spurs have a better record than the Mavs, so the game is actually a wash.

stfu already.
Actually, the Mavs are a full game behind the Spurs, so I presume everyone knows what that means if the Mavs beat the Spurs tonight; tied for first in the Southwest Division.

Leetonidas

12-01-2005, 01:21 AM

start finley, bring ginobili off the bench if he is needed. no reason to risk further injury.

He'll probably start Barry if anything.

T Park

12-01-2005, 01:22 AM

Its what I would call a good sized game.

Not a big game.

Not an important game.

But one, that IMO, the Spurs should take more serious, than I would say, if they were playing the Lakers or Hawks.

It would behoove the Spurs to come out and play well.

Parker will prob play more than he did last time, and bring that good defense.

Duncan better be more agressive against defensive stiffs like Dampier and Nowitzki.

If Ginobili doesn't play, this is Michael Finley's shot at redemption.

Hopefully he plays better than the last time he was there.

Although 5 of 12 his last time out against the Lakers isn't encouraging.

T Park

12-01-2005, 01:23 AM

He'll probably start Barry if anything.

Brent Barry, as opposed to being freed?

Should be jailed.

Bench Barry for the love of god.

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 01:26 AM

Brent Barry, as opposed to being freed?

Should be jailed.

Bench Barry for the love of god.

Brent Barry > Michael Finley

mavsfan1000

12-01-2005, 01:28 AM

Brent Barry > Michael Finley

I agree. Barry is a better passer and shooter than Finley. Great fit for San Antonio though his age might start catching up with him as well.

T Park

12-01-2005, 01:29 AM

Brent Barry > Michael Finley

Barry in the last two games, 2 points on 1-9 shooting

Michael Finley, 22 points on 10 of 22 shooting

Oh yes, I can see how you would say that.....

T Park

12-01-2005, 01:30 AM

I agree. Barry is a better passer and shooter than Finley. Great fit for San Antonio though his age might start catching up with him as well

Better shooter??

Better what?

God get the lemon out of your mouth.

If Finley was still in Dallas youd laugh at this.

You both are idiots.

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 01:32 AM

Did you see Finley the last time the Spurs played Dallas? They should put Finley on the IR right now.

T Park

12-01-2005, 01:35 AM

Go to bed already.

Leetonidas

12-01-2005, 01:36 AM

Did you see Finley the last time the Spurs played Dallas? They should put Finley on the IR right now.

My point exactly. Against Dallas, especially IN Dallas, he's not going to play good, especially if he's starting. Barry would be the better option. Let Barry get some open 3 pointers and it'll spread the floor for Tim to abuse Dirk in the low-post.

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 01:37 AM

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 01:37 AM

Go to bed already.

Are you sleeping in the tent behind the ferris wheel again?

coachtf

12-01-2005, 06:52 AM

Silver and Black should be awake this time around. I would expect to see them come out and get real physical very early on both ends.

I'd like to see Pop extend the defense early and make the Mavs execute under some full court pressure. This will also help the Spurs get into the defensive flow early on and set a tone for the rest of the game.

ZStomp

12-01-2005, 08:02 AM

How convenient...against the Mavs...now I wonder who will start...>hmmmmmmm

exstatic

12-01-2005, 08:44 AM

every other game.....................

Sorry, that title is taken already by Mr. Half Man, Half a Season in NJ, currently on the shelf because of an owie caused by a putback attempt. I think she broke a nail, or sumthin' :lol:rollin

smeagol

12-01-2005, 10:22 AM

Sorry, that title is taken already by Mr. Half Man, Half a Season in NJ, currently on the shelf because of an owie caused by a putback attempt. I think she broke a nail, or sumthin' :lol:rollin
:lol :lol :lol :lol

angel_luv

12-01-2005, 10:29 AM

Oh poor Gino! I didn't know he was hurt. Prayers he is all better! :)

FromWayDowntown

12-01-2005, 11:08 AM

This is all part of the Zen Popovich thing. Last year, it was Phoenix. He played Manu and Tim big minutes in a home game against NJ and then sat them the next night in Phoenix in a game that the Suns were all amped about winning so they could make a point. Same deal here: the Mavs want to prove that their first win wasn't a fluke, Pop gets over on them by sitting Manu and planting the seed of doubt.

. . . that, or Manu is really hurt and just won't play.

Despot

12-01-2005, 11:52 AM

BigVee

12-01-2005, 11:54 AM

Right. This game is huge for the Mavs and that is just how Pop wants it. Let them celebrate at midcourt again if that is how it goes. Let their main guys play 40+ minutes if that is what it takes to win. Last game Pop experimented with a small lineup, etc. He is playing these games staight for a time period, then finding out what might work later. Do you think if the Laker game had meant something, he would have left Manu on the bench in the 2nd quarter and left Barry to try and regain his timing? Manu was clearly on his game and still only played 29 minutes. These games may be important for Dec bragging rights, but Pop has something bigger in mind.

T Park

12-01-2005, 12:05 PM

Let Barry get some open 3 pointers and it'll spread the floor for Tim to abuse Dirk in the low-post

That only works, if Brent fricken Barry, MAKES the shots.

He can't make em.

Hes the most overrated shooter in prob the history of this organization.

People, HE CANT MAKE SHOTS!!

BARRY SUCKS

GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS!!!

How much more time does this guy need? Last year it was he was getting used to the team.

Alright, year 2, whats his excuse now???

T Park

12-01-2005, 12:06 PM

Barry to try and regain his timing?

I see Brent Barry has a new excuse.

Now he needs to regain his "timing"

ahhh.

Excuses excuses.

leemajors

12-01-2005, 12:11 PM

get a new avatar then. he was out for a couple weeks.

T Park

12-01-2005, 12:12 PM

excuses excuses.

Plus,

there are no Michael Finley Avatars.

101A

12-01-2005, 01:22 PM

This is as important as any early regular season game can get,(to me EVERY game is important, I don't like the Laker mentality) . The Mavs are one of three teams to beat us so far this year, and this our first rematch against a team that has beaten us, so we know the Spurs will be pumped. I am very interested to see how we play tonight, this game will give us a peak at the teams mentality, as the warrior game did, only against a better opponent. I expect the true fire to come out and for us to dominate them. If they come out and play flat tonight, I will question this teams desire.

I HIGHLY doubt the Spurs are going to dominate this game. I agree w/the take that Pop is simply going to mix in lineups, note what the Mavs are doing, & collect tape to study if they end up playing when it matters.

Oh, and don't give any ideas away about strategies to use against the Mavs when it matters; Avery already knows enough about how Pop thinks.

mavsfan1000

12-01-2005, 01:39 PM

That only works, if Brent fricken Barry, MAKES the shots.

He can't make em.

Hes the most overrated shooter in prob the history of this organization.

People, HE CANT MAKE SHOTS!!

BARRY SUCKS

GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS!!!

How much more time does this guy need? Last year it was he was getting used to the team.

Alright, year 2, whats his excuse now???

Little harsh on your teammates. He is struggling right now. That doesn't mean he sucks. All shooters go through slumps.

Duncanoypi

12-01-2005, 01:39 PM

excuses excuses.

Plus,

there are no Michael Finley Avatars.

so avatars are only limited to Barry or Finley?... :smokin

1Parker1

12-01-2005, 01:40 PM

:lol Watch Barry AND Finley both have huge games tonight...:spin

ZStomp

12-01-2005, 02:13 PM

excuses excuses.

Plus,

there are no Michael Finley Avatars.

Here you go....

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8728/finley8lt.jpg

SequSpur

12-01-2005, 02:19 PM

nkdlunch

12-01-2005, 02:41 PM

:lol Watch Barry AND Finley both have huge games tonight...:spin

Tpark quitting on them already?? they'll have HUGE game tonight!

ALVAREZ6

12-01-2005, 03:18 PM

Fuck. Are you serious?

It's on TNT...

1Parker1

12-01-2005, 03:23 PM

:lol It's ok Alvie, you still have Feb 15th to look forward to...

ALVAREZ6

12-01-2005, 03:41 PM

:lol It's ok Alvie, you still have Feb 15th to look forward to...
Spurs also plays the Sixers in San Antonio on the 3rd, so we get that game on CSN probably.

But I still wanted to capitalize on this 2 games in one week thing...

kolko

12-01-2005, 04:38 PM

Manu just posted this in his forum:

Dudosa mi presencia gente!! me duele un poco la gamba, aunque tratare un poco antes del juego a ver como me siento.

Es joven la temporada y no vale la pena arriesgar mucho por mas que sea contra Dallas, si no estoy bien.

Abrazo.

http://manuginobili.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23955

Translation:

I doubt I will play tonight. My leg hurts a little bit, but I'll try before the game and see how I feel. It's early in the season, and it's not worth the risk to play injured, even if we play against Dallas.

Cant_Be_Faded

12-01-2005, 04:43 PM

We don't need Manu to beat Dallas. We need Finley to grow a nutsack and step up against his former team. I don't want to see any Finley Fouls just cuz his man beat him off the dribble either. That will just end up with him on the bench by the middle of the first quarter. What we need is to really really really lock down their point guard, making passes to dirk take up more time on the shot clock.

NyKco

12-01-2005, 06:31 PM

Manu Play or Not Play?

I LOVE SPURS!!! ANDA MANU!!! :smokin

Oh, Gee!!

12-01-2005, 06:33 PM

I'm calling a win by 10+ for the spurs.

Sense

12-01-2005, 06:36 PM

My point exactly. Against Dallas, especially IN Dallas, he's not going to play good, especially if he's starting. Barry would be the better option. Let Barry get some open 3 pointers and it'll spread the floor for Tim to abuse Dirk in the low-post.

Stfu with these stupid comments, the Dallas game was early and it was his first in Dallas... that doesn't mean he's bad there, it's one fucking game.

And Barry is not better than Finley, you idiots should know that.

Sense

12-01-2005, 08:12 PM

And manu is out.

ALVAREZ6

12-01-2005, 09:10 PM

I think we could have used Manu tonight...so far this first half, we have NO energy. This is just a boring game to watch in general, nothing is really happening.

howard2

12-01-2005, 10:12 PM

ESPN.com
Dec 1, 2005; Updated: 8:39 PM ET
Associated Press
Link: ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2244329)

Updated: Dec. 1, 2005, 8:39 PM ET
Ginobili to have MRI on right foot

DALLAS -- Spurs guard Manu Ginobili missed Thursday night's game at Dallas because of a jammed right foot, and Michael Finley made his first start for San Antonio since being waived by the Mavericks.

Coach Gregg Popovich said Ginobili would have an MRI on his foot Friday morning.

"He can't go to his right. It's like a jam under the heel," Popovich said. "There's a lot of pain."

Ginobili hurt his foot in the Spurs' 90-84 victory over the Lakers on Tuesday night. Ginobili, who is averaging 15.1 points per game, scored 15 of his 22 points against Los Angeles after halftime.

Finley was waived Aug. 15 by the Mavericks, who took advantage of a one-time amnesty provision that allowed them to avoid luxury taxes on the $51.8 million owed their captain over three seasons. Finley was a two-time All-Star during his 8{ seasons with the Mavs.

It was the Spurs' second game in Dallas this season. Finley had only two points in 27 minutes in his first game against the Mavs on Nov. 5, a game the Spurs lost 103-84.