Good News on Manu!

[spurschick]

I say "good news" because it looked like it could've been worse.

Ginobili, Horry to miss Sunday's game
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and forward Robert Horry will both miss Sunday's noon home game against the Denver Nuggets, according to Bob Ballou of KENS 5 Eyewitness News.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Saturday that Ginobili is expected to be out a week or two with a sprained right ankle, Ballou reported. X-rays on Ginobili's ankle were negative.

"It's not devastating, but it's a real pain in the neck," Popovich said.

Horry will miss his third straight game Sunday due to a lower abdominal strain.

Either Michael Finley or Brent Barry is likely to start in Ginobili's place. Finley has made 18 starts this season, but he said Saturday he thinks it might be more beneficial for him to continue to come off the bench.

Ginobili is averaging 15.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists this season. He has already missed 10 games due to injury this season including eight games with a right mid-foot sprain. Horry is averaging 5.3 points and 3.9 rebounds.

Finley is averaging 10.3 points and Barry is averaging 4.8 points. Barry has not started a game this season, but started eight regular-season games last season and also started eight games in the playoffs.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/specials/weblogs/courtside/archives/2006/01/ginobili_horry.html

[samikeyp]

Rest him as long as possible.

[usckk]

Thank god!

[Kori Ellis]

I wonder if Pop said that before or after the MRI.

[austinfan]

Yay! (Relatively speaking.) I thought it was going to be so much worse than that, like a ligament tear or something equally nightmare inducing.

[usckk]

My guess was 1-2 months out.

[Kori Ellis]

I thought he'd be out at least a month.

I just saw the video of Pop on WOAI. It was from today's practice so I wonder if they had MRI results back already. He says that he thinks 1-2 weeks and that it's "not a horrible sprain".

[usckk]

Thank god again!

[hendrix]

You're always good news, Spurschick.
:)

[circles_eternal]

:elephant

thank goodness. i was expecting something worse. thanks for the great news.

[Kori Ellis]

I don't know if this video is working for everyone, but Pop's interview is in it and it shows Manu hobbling around.

http://www.woai.com/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=200972

[mavsfan1000]

Didn't Poppovich say the same thing about Duncan but it took longer? Might just be a moral booster.

[Kori Ellis]

"Probably a week to two weeks," said Popovich. "It's not a horrible sprain; nothing is broken. But he's going to have a tough time for a few days. So he'll probably miss three or four games, I guess."

[1Parker1]

I thought he'd be out at least a month.

I just saw the video of Pop on WOAI. It was from today's practice so I wonder if they had MRI results back already. He says that he thinks 1-2 weeks and that it's "not a horrible sprain".

Interesting since he was saying "he sprained it pretty good" after yesterdays game...

I hope it turns out to be true.

[usckk]

Oh thank god! He's not in crutches.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Uhhhh why the hell is Manu so frable....guys this may just be 'one of those years'

[efrem1]

Keep him out for the two-week maximum. He will only miss a few games on the rodeo road trip. You are right Spurschick; this could have been worse.

[ALVAREZ6]

I don't care what Pop says, Manu should rest longer than 1-2 weeks...

[spurschick]

I don't know if this video is working for everyone

Of course not... CyberBob is a PC Nazi! :lol
I'll catch it on tonight's news, but thanks for the link. I'd rather see Manu hobbling than in a wheelchair. :spin

[Das Texan]

ya thats a big time relief. i nearly had a heart attack last night when i saw that. damn sprained ankles.

i'd like to see barry start and just see how he does in that role for a few games before we do anything else.

guess marks will dress now for a couple weeks at least.

[Solid D]

Uhhhh why the hell is Manu so frable....guys this may just be 'one of those years'

Frail or fragile? Any way, if you step on someone else's foot, whether jumping or running, the ankle is going to roll on you. Udonis Haslem tried to step in with a wide stretch of his left leg as Manu penetrated down the middle and was planting to jump. There was nothing Manu or anyone in his position could have done to prevent that ankle sprain.

[angel_luv]

Thank god again!


Amen to that!

[donkey2400]

It reminded me of tim duncan's sprain last season after which he came back strong and the rest was history. May be it will be repeated in Manu's case also.

[valluco]

Didn't Poppovich say the same thing about Duncan but it took longer? Might just be a moral booster.
You want him to be hurt bad don't you?

Bad news for the spurs. :elephant
Are you that afraid that your team can't compete with the Spurs if we're healthy? I don't know about you but if I'm going up against someone in competition or in a fight, I want my rival to be at 100% you coward.

[mavsfan1000]

The mavs can take the spurs with or without Ginobili. They just need more rest so they can upset the pistons in the finals. Any team led by Rasho is in trouble. Mohammad better be starting or the spurs are in trouble.

[SequSpur]

The mavs can take the spurs with or without Ginobili. They just need more rest so they can upset the pistons in the finals. Any team led by Rasho is in trouble. Mohammad better be starting or the spurs are in trouble.

You talk alot of shit for a team that provides annual fishing excursions in May of every year.

How bout you stfu in the Spurs forum until your team actually makes it past the second round?

Huh?

[valluco]

Rasho did a better job last night against the Heat than Nazr did. I'm not a big Rasho fan myself but we aren't half way into the season yet so who knows? Maybe Rasho will continue to improve. Besides how many rings do the Mavs have troll?

[mavsfan1000]

Rasho did a better job last night against the Heat than Nazr did. I'm not a big Rasho fan myself but we aren't half way into the season yet so who knows? Maybe Rasho will continue to improve. Besides how many rings do the Mavs have troll?

Yeah well the past doesn't mean shit. Dallas has the most talented they have ever had so I feel this is their year. The stats show that Dallas is a much better rebounding team than the spurs this year and they have greatly improved their defense as of late. 9th in the league and moving up. Anyways what's your point? Are you saying because Dallas hasn't gotten any rings that means they won't this year also? The spurs in the early 90's were a regular seaon team also until finally they broke through in 99.

[valluco]

Yeah well the past doesn't mean shit. Dallas has the most talented they have ever had so I feel this is their year. The stats show that Dallas is a much better rebounding team than the spurs this year and they have greatly improved their defense as of late. 9th in the league and moving up. Anyways what's your point? Are you saying because Dallas hasn't gotten any rings that means they won't this year also? The spurs could in the early 90's were a regular seaon team also until finally they broke through in 99.
The past means a whole lot when you have three rings to show. It's history, man. Part of our greatness as a team. Get a ring first and then talk shit. And the whole thing about celebrating a rival's injury -- just plain shitty. No class, man.

[valluco]

pendejo.

[mavsfan1000]

Alright you got good points. I shouldn't have celebrated or said anything about Manu's injury. Still the 3 rings doesn't mean you are guaranteed a victory over Dallas just because of the experience. If Dallas plays to their potential they can beat anybody.

[valluco]

Alright you got good points. I shouldn't have celebrated or said anything about Manu's injury. Still the 3 rings doesn't mean you are guaranteed a victory over Dallas just because of the experience. If Dallas plays to their potential they can beat anybody.
If alot of teams play to their potential they can beat anybody. And yes, Dallas has a damn good team this year. But stats don't mean much when it comes to playoff and championship experience. And I'm in no way saying that we are going to have a cakewalk through the playoffs. Let's see what happens in Spring.

[sprrs]

The mavs can take the spurs with or without Ginobili. They just need more rest so they can upset the pistons in the finals. Any team led by Rasho is in trouble. Mohammad better be starting or the spurs are in trouble.

Since when has our team been led by Rasho? In that case any team led by Keith Van Horn is in trouble.

[valluco]

Since when has our team been led by Rasho? In that case any team led by Keith Van Horn is in trouble.
This is true. :lol

[loveforthegame]

The Spurs play 7 games in the next 2 weeks:

Jan 22- vs Denver
Jan 24- vs Bobcats
Jan 25- @ Hornets
Jan 28- vs Timberwolves
Jan 30- @ Jazz
Feb 1 - @ Portland
Feb 2 - @ Golden State

After the GS game they have 5 days off. Plenty of time for Ginobli to rest and the scheule isn't that tough to face without him.

[mavsfan1000]

Since when has our team been led by Rasho? In that case any team led by Keith Van Horn is in trouble.

I was thinking more of any team with Rasho in the starting lineup. :lol

[Spurs rock]

Alright you got good points. I shouldn't have celebrated or said anything about Manu's injury. Still the 3 rings doesn't mean you are guaranteed a victory over Dallas just because of the experience. If Dallas plays to their potential they can beat anybody.

The Mavs don't stand a chance against the Spurs in the playoffs, the Suns are more of a threat to the Spurs than the Mavs.

[mavsfan1000]

The Mavs don't stand a chance against the Spurs in the playoffs, the Suns are more of a threat to the Spurs than the Mavs.

The suns suck. They don't stand a chance against the spurs if they play. They proved that last year. Nash can't guard Parker.

[intlspurshk]

SPURS, SUN and Mav are pretty on par and Lakers are improving.

[mavsfan1000]

The lakers? They aren't going far though they give the mavs trouble. The suns don't have the size to matchup with the spurs which leaves the mavs. They got 2 7 footers at PF and C and a long SF at 6'8. I think it is important to match the size of the spurs to beat them. At least put a 7 footer on Duncan so he doesn't shoot over you easily.

[WalterBenitez]

"Probably a week to two weeks," said Popovich. "It's not a horrible sprain; nothing is broken. But he's going to have a tough time for a few days. So he'll probably miss three or four games, I guess."

Translation, plz :oops

[WalterBenitez]

Alright you got good points. I shouldn't have celebrated or said anything about Manu's injury. Still the 3 rings doesn't mean you are guaranteed a victory over Dallas just because of the experience. If Dallas plays to their potential they can beat anybody.

Dallas has the material, but no the spirit (sorry if this sounds offensive), I see Filnley taking Manu's role very well.

IMO, The only team that is almost invencible is DET.

[mavsfan1000]

Dallas is 2-0 against Detroit so I wouldn't call them invincible either. I do believe there are only 3 teams that can win it this year. Dallas, San Antonio, and Detroit. The others are pretenders.

[Frenchise player]

I can't see Dallas making it through the finals.
I love how the flying german plays, but he isn't a leaderon both sides. Furthermore I don't see a true second offensive threat, there is a bunch of players (some big time loosers as Van Horn, Stackhouse) who can be good but have to prove themselves in a playoff context (Howard, Terry, Harris, Daniels).
How can you trashtalk about Rasho when you're 70 million dollar center Dampier is playing so bad that Avery Johnson must put him on the bench?

[Pistonfan1]

When Amare returns Suns>Mavs easily. Mavs have to prove they can beat the suns before they even want to start somewhat talking about being in an elite class like the Spurs or Pistons. It isnt hate either its just facts.

[mavsfan1000]

When Amare returns Suns>Mavs easily. Mavs have to prove they can beat the suns before they even want to start somewhat talking about being in an elite class like the Spurs or Pistons. It isnt hate either its just facts.

Yes it is hate. The mavs don't have to play the suns till the western conference finals anyway since the suns will be the 2 seed most likely. Suns>Mavs easily=mavs hater and Amare will not be the same when he comes back. Look what happened to Chris Webber after microfracture surgery. It can ruin careers. Amare will be more tentative instead of attacking the rim like he used to.

[WalterBenitez]

Dallas is 2-0 against Detroit so I wouldn't call them invincible either. I do believe there are only 3 teams that can win it this year. Dallas, San Antonio, and Detroit. The others are pretenders.

Sounds fair, but Even I see Dirk as the only Intl's SuperStar (not considerin Tim obviously), he (Dirk) didn't carried well his teams, I mean as well as an NBA Champ Need.

IMO Spurs has TIM, Manu, Bruce, Robert and that kid TONY PARKER ( :drunk) all of them could carry the team in any giving night ... In the other hand DET is solid, perhaps MAVs have found their measure but in Championship series Teams need more than I can see (up to now) in MAVs.

[MI21]

Dalllas can not defend Tony Parker, and they have never been able to. He would average 25 and Dallas would be toast. Next.

That is good news about Manu. When I initially saw it happen I thought he was going to be out fo 6-8 weeks. Great news!

[Rummpd]

1) Dallas has not beat the Pistons twice unless you count pre-season and that is inane.

2) Dallas has the most talent ever?

Huh?

They had Dirk, Steve Nash and Finley - two superstars and an all star but did not know how to put it together plus they had Van Exel playing at a very high level one year torching teams in the playoffs.

Look Dallas still has a relatively talented and deep squad with some nice young players especialy, but lets not make rash statements.

3) I agree about the Suns, Suns are the Spurs greater competition. Pop has said many times they are the Spurs toughest matchup (at least in the West).

[Ishta]

Just glad Manu's injury isn't worse than it is. When will Horry be back?

[Sportman]

Well in fact people it could be less time according to manu who was chatting yesterday in the MANUCHAT. He told us he thought he will be out between 7 and 10 days, so that´s a great news because we can see it hasnt been a serious injury after all.

[Spurzilla]

Well in fact people it could be less time according to manu who was chatting yesterday in the MANUCHAT. He told us he thought he will be out between 7 and 10 days, so that´s a great news because we can see it hasnt been a serious injury after all.


HOW COOL! You got to talk to him in Manuchat? I tried going there a couple of times just to check it out but I couldn't figure out how to get in. :pctoss

When will there be another MANUchat???

:bang And how do I get in???

[WalterBenitez]

When and where will be another MANUchat!??? :)

[Sportman]

Well, generally people enter when there is a spurs game and if you want to chat with manu you have to check the forum at least 1 day for week because nobody knows when manu are going to be in the chat. The last time he was (that´s was the last sunday) he created a topic which said "i am now in the chat, i will be between 15 and 20 minutes"......well he always says that but finally he is always more than that time LOL. If you dont know how to enter to the chat, you just go to the english forum (manuginobili.com), there you are going to find the way to get in to the chat. Bye

[pache100]

Dallas has the most talented they have ever had

:lol

[angel_luv]

Well, generally people enter when there is a spurs game and if you want to chat with manu you have to check the forum at least 1 day for week because nobody knows when manu are going to be in the chat. The last time he was (that´s was the last sunday) he created a topic which said "i am now in the chat, i will be between 15 and 20 minutes"......well he always says that but finally he is always more than that time LOL. If you dont know how to enter to the chat, you just go to the english forum (manuginobili.com), there you are going to find the way to get in to the chat. Bye


He is right about never knowing for sure when Gino will come in. In my experience it is usually between 7:15- 7:45 but not always.

The link to manu's chat from his site doesn't always let you in. I found it easiest to download the actual chat program which is mirc.
Go to mirc.com

When it asks you what chat you want, type in #manuchat and that will get you in. :spin

[1Parker1]

Angel_Luv AKA Sweet_Pea practically lives on manuginobili.com :lol

[WalterBenitez]

He is right about never knowing for sure when Gino will come in. In my experience it is usually between 7:15- 7:45 but not always.


:oops Just question, that hours mean ... SA's time or what?

[angel_luv]

:oops Just question, that hours mean ... SA's time or what?


Yes that is san antonio time.




Angel_Luv AKA Sweet_Pea practically lives on manuginobili.com :lol


I don't live there, I just visit frequently. :lol

[Sweetmelody]

The link to manu's chat from his site doesn't always let you in. I found it easiest to download the actual chat program which is mirc.
Go to mirc.com

When it asks you what chat you want, type in #manuchat and that will get you in. :spin


Thank You! I will try that, since I have tried logging in before but could never get in, I was thinking it was a user problem :oops - well it might still be :lol

[angel_luv]

No, the link hasn't worked well for over a year.

I am pretty much the only just English speaking person that ever goes in the chat.

[Sportman]

No, the link hasn't worked well for over a year.

I am pretty much the only just English speaking person that ever goes in the chat.

Hey dont leave out kathy :D

[angel_luv]

I'd never leave her out. :)

But Kathy speaks at least a little Spanish. I am the only EL Clueless one in there. :lol

[abelle23]

He is right about never knowing for sure when Gino will come in. In my experience it is usually between 7:15- 7:45 but not always.

The link to manu's chat from his site doesn't always let you in. I found it easiest to download the actual chat program which is mirc.
Go to mirc.com

When it asks you what chat you want, type in #manuchat and that will get you in. :spin

tnx for the tip!!!

[angel_luv]

YW :spin

[T Park]

The mavs can take the spurs with or without Ginobili

Hmm.

Interesting.

With what defense and what interior defender on Duncan?