Game blog: Spurs vs. Nets

[exstatic]

Tony is assraping Kidd.

[Leetonidas]

Mmm...butt sex...

[Spurologist]

Tony is assraping Kidd.

hmmm who was the one that wanted the kidd - parker trade. Does p holt still have j kidd on speed dial I wonder.

[Slo spurs fan]

What about Rasho?
4 pts (2/2)
4 rebs
2 blocks
2 steals
in 7 mins!

[exstatic]

It's funny. NJ obviously was NOT ready for Tony. He's had 3 easy layups, and the Net players keep looking at each other after he scores, like, "Can you stop him for me?"

[ploto]

Ist quarter
Rasho 4x4x4
4 points
4 rebounds
4 blocks

[exstatic]

What about Rasho?
4 pts (2/2)
4 rebs
2 blocks
2 steals
in 7 mins!

Rasho is on a tear lately. Nice start for Lurch.

[Spurologist]

It's funny. NJ obviously was NOT ready for Tony. He's had 3 easy layups, and the Net players keep looking at each other after he scores, like, "Can you stop him for me?"

:lol I loved the look on cliff robinson's face when he was talking to kidd about guarding him.

[ShoogarBear]

Some Horryble shots out there.

[Spurologist]

Unless finley is on fire, I don't think a 'dribble, dribble, pull up on a long contested jumper' will work

[SlovenianGuy]

Rasho with 4 blocks in 9 minutes! :elephant

[carina_gino20]

whoop! another jumpshot from Manu

[carina_gino20]

Nveeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[exstatic]

hmmm who was the one that wanted the kidd - parker trade. Does p holt still have j kidd on speed dial I wonder.

Some of the best trades are the ones you don't make. Isaiah could stand to learn that lesson.

[carina_gino20]

Some of the best trades are the ones you don't make. Isaiah could stand to learn that lesson.

:tu

[SequSpur]

Nice Dunk by Vince Carter................

:smokin

[SoCalSpursFan]

I'm goin to Vegas right now...something tells me I'm not gonna see Tony this time...?

I'm gonna put 50 more on the Spurs to win the championship!

They are still favored over everyone else...

...but whose surprised?

Not THIS guy. :elephant

[Manu20]

:00.0 End of 1st Quarter
:00.0 SA - Offensive rebound
:00.8 SA - N. Van Exel misses a 37-foot three-pointer from near midcourt
:03.9 SA - N. Van Exel defensive rebound
:04.9 NJ - S. Padgett misses a layup
:30.1 SA - N. Van Exel makes a 25-foot three-pointer from the top of the arc
:36.9 SA - N. Van Exel defensive rebound
:37.9 NJ - S. Padgett misses a 25-foot three-pointer from the right wing
1:01 SA - M. Ginobili makes a 15-foot jumper in the lane. Assist: T. Duncan
1:15 NJ - A. Wright enters game for V. Carter

Spurs lead 22-16.

[carina_gino20]

nice hook from timmy

[carina_gino20]

3 TO's for Manu now...:depressed

[Mavtek]

Ginobli for THR---- AIR!

[Spurologist]

Bill walton 'Jacque Vaughn makes it tough on j kidd with his inability to score'

Walton does not cease to amaze me. Isn't J kidd the potential All star. He is supposed to get his own damn points w/o the help of anyone else.

[nkdlunch]

Rasho is a beast

[Manu20]

9:57 SA - M. Finley misses a layup
10:19 NJ - Layup by C. Robinson
10:21 NJ - C. Robinson offensive rebound
10:22 NJ - V. Carter misses a 7-foot running jumper in the lane
10:33 SA - Personal foul on R. Nesterovic
10:48 SA - Defensive rebound
10:49 SA - M. Ginobili misses a 24-foot three-pointer from the left wing
10:52 SA - M. Finley offensive rebound
10:53 SA - N. Van Exel misses a layup
11:04 SA - M. Ginobili steals the ball from J. Kidd

Spurs lead 24-21.

[ploto]

BS second foul call on Rasho . :bang

[ploto]

Sean Marks into the game!!

[exstatic]

Shit. Finley is gripping again. Well, see if Brent has any in the tank.

[exstatic]

Nice Dunk by Vince Carter................

:smokin

Nice couple of turnovers, too...:smokin

[Spurologist]

Great call - when you defender is back peddling and the offensive player is barely makes contact, it's an offensive foul.

[carina_gino20]

why are they settling for jumpshots? they need to challenge NJ's bigs

[Spurologist]

why are they settling for jumpshots? they need to challenge NJ's bigs

on que. great pass by tp to finley inside

[Manu20]

5:52 NJ - Full timeout (Timeout #2)
6:01 SA - M. Finley makes shot. Assist: T. Parker
6:05 SA - T. Duncan steals the ball from C. Robinson
6:11 NJ - J. Kidd offensive rebound
6:13 NJ - J. Kidd misses a 5-foot running jumper in the lane
6:18 NJ - V. Carter defensive rebound
6:20 SA - M. Finley misses a 23-foot three-pointer from the left wing
6:39 NJ - N. Krstic dunks the ball. Assist: V. Carter
6:56 SA - M. Finley makes a 24-foot three-pointer from the left wing. Assist: T. Parker
7:11 NJ - V. Carter drives to the hoop for a layup

Spurs lead 31-30.

[SequSpur]

Nice couple of turnovers, too...:smokin

Are you really that stupid?

Also, wtf is Ginobili doing?

he is playing like a dipshit.

[carina_gino20]

more of that Tony...

[Manu20]

2:36 SA - 20 sec timeout
2:39 NJ - N. Krstic makes a 16-foot jumper along the right baseline. Assist: J. Kidd
2:49 NJ - N. Krstic defensive rebound
2:50 SA - M. Finley misses a 20-foot jumper from the right wing
3:14 NJ - V. Carter makes a 21-foot jumper from the right wing
3:39 SA - Shot clock violation
4:05 NJ - R. Jefferson hits the second free throw
4:05 NJ - R. Jefferson hits the first free throw
4:05 SA - Shooting foul on B. Bowen
4:07 NJ - J. Kidd defensive rebound

Spurs down 38-33.

[boutons_]

Spurs shooting 39% again, stone cold.

[Pistons < Spurs]

First free throws :rolleyes



Amazing.....

[Manu20]

01.2 NJ - 20 sec timeout
:01.2 SA - M. Ginobili hits the second free throw
:01.2 SA - M. Ginobili hits the first free throw
:01.2 NJ - Shooting foul on C. Robinson
:08.7 NJ - R. Jefferson dunks the ball
:12.9 NJ - J. Kidd steals the ball from T. Parker
:32.9 SA - B. Bowen defensive rebound
:33.9 NJ - N. Krstic misses a 6-foot hook shot in the lane
:44.9 SA - M. Ginobili makes an 8-foot running jumper in the lane. Assist: T. Parker
:56.9 NJ - Personal foul on N. Krstic

Spurs down 42-39

[Manu20]

The spurs with only 2 free throws at the half. :pctoss

3-13 from 3 point land. :pctoss

[dimsah]

How we're only down 3 is beyond me. They look like a JV team tonight.

[Spurologist]

Spurs shooting 39% again, stone cold.

a couple of defensive stops and it's a different story. Tony has attacked relentlessly and got no calls what-so-ever. Great job zebras. TD has been totally ineffective and manu has done virtually nothing. We need more easy points. Maybe some more steals or pts in transition. TD and manu need to show signs of life to get this lead back.

[carina_gino20]

Spurs
Stat Total
Points 39
Field Goals 17-42, 40%
Free Throws 2-2, 100%
3-Pointers 3-12, 25%
Off. Rebounds 5
Def. Rebounds 16
Total Rebounds 21
Assists 7
Blocks 5
Fouls 5
Steals 5
Turnovers 8

Nets
Stat Total
Points 42
Field Goals 18-37, 48%
Free Throws 5-5, 100%
3-Pointers 1-5, 20%
Off. Rebounds 5
Def. Rebounds 13
Total Rebounds 18
Assists 8
Blocks 2
Fouls 4
Steals 4
Turnovers 8

[dimsah]

Is it too much to ask our Hall of fame power forward to maybe fight for position on the block? How many pick and rolls are they going to fuck up before trying something different?

[ploto]

Considering it has pretty much been Tony's offense and Rasho's defense, we should be happy to be down by 3. Our bench is 4-17. All the Nets starters played over 20 minutes.


Is it too much to ask our Hall of fame power forward to maybe fight for position on the block? How many pick and rolls are they going to fuck up before trying something different?

Tim maybe shouldn't have played tonight.

[Solid D]

The Sean Marks sugar high left the moment the Spurs starting switching on the screen/rolls - Marks on VC. Nice booster shot for the Nets.

[Spurologist]

Is it too much to ask our Hall of fame power forward to maybe fight for position on the block? How many pick and rolls are they going to fuck up before trying something different?

it's all execution. most of the plays the spurs run are pick and rolls. They've fucked up pick and rolls on offense and defense. Kristic is open almost all the time for a wide open J.

[dimsah]

it's all execution. most of the plays the spurs run are pick and rolls. They've fucked up pick and rolls on offense and defense. Kristic is open almost all the time for a wide open J.
I missed the first quarter, but got in on the second quarter from the start.
I saw them go to Tim in the post once during that time. Way too many 3's taken. They look completely out of sync. I guess it's lucky we are only down 3 with the way they've played so far.

[ploto]

it's all execution. most of the plays the spurs run are pick and rolls. They've fucked up pick and rolls on offense and defense. Kristic is open almost all the time for a wide open J.

The Spurs have Rasho helping on the guy with the ball- Carter or Kidd- and then Rasho is having to rotate back to cover Krstic.

[Despot]

Pretty slow tonight.

[WalterBenitez]

TD still under flu or not?

[Despot]

So, what do you all think about SAS saying that Larry Brown is to blame for the Knicks problems because they have 5 less wins this year than at the same point as last year?

[WalterBenitez]

SPurs 7-0, woww

[Manu20]

10:03 NJ - 20 sec timeout
10:11 SA - Layup by T. Duncan
10:25 SA - B. Bowen steals the ball from N. Krstic
10:47 SA - T. Parker drives to the hoop for a layup
10:52 SA - T. Duncan steals the ball from R. Jefferson
11:11 SA - M. Ginobili makes a 22-foot three-pointer from the left corner. Assist: B. Bowen
11:22 SA - T. Parker defensive rebound
11:23 NJ - R. Jefferson misses a dunk
11:40 NJ - R. Jefferson defensive rebound
11:41 SA - M. Ginobili misses a 16-foot jumper along the right baseline

Spurs lead 46-42.

[carina_gino20]

4 pts and 3 rebs now for Mr. Duncan

[Despot]

Nets 3.5 point favorites? woww

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Spurs making their run...

[Spurologist]

Spurs making their run...

it's amazing what defense does

[carina_gino20]

manuuuuuuuuuu....

[Pistons < Spurs]

way to take the charge!!!

[bendmz]

way to stand in there....

[WalterBenitez]

Poor Jefferson ... Manu got him :lol

[carina_gino20]

5 Blks by Rasho...

[Despot]

That had to hurt.

[Despot]

5 Blks by Rasho...


:lmao

[carina_gino20]

Tim with a turnaround JS....:spin

[carina_gino20]

Turnovers piling up for NJ...

[Manu20]

5:45 NJ - Full timeout (Timeout #5)
5:45 NJ - Bad pass by J. Kidd
5:46 NJ - J. Kidd offensive rebound
5:47 NJ - C. Robinson misses a 25-foot three-pointer from the top of the arc
5:56 NJ - V. Carter defensive rebound
5:56 SA - B. Bowen misses a 10-foot running jumper from the left wing
6:09 NJ - V. Carter makes shot
6:24 NJ - J. Kidd offensive rebound
6:26 NJ - V. Carter misses a 20-foot jumper from the left corner
6:43 SA - T. Duncan makes an 8-foot hook shot in the lane. Assist: M. Ginobili

Spurs lead 52-47.

[Spurologist]

I don't think VC has made an easy shot all night (except the early dunk he had).

[Solid D]

Spurs aren't hustling down long rebounds the last 2 trips. That's a sign to watch for later in the quarter. The Spurs need some freshness Pop, sub in Horry or Nazr.

[Despot]

5 Blks by Rasho...

hmmm......you were not joking.

[carina_gino20]

hmmm......you were not joking.

apparently not... :lol

[Solid D]

Does no Brent Barry = Pop tightening up rotation?

[Despot]

apparently not... :lol

Sorry, just a reflex when someone says something good bout Rasho.

[milkyway21]

TD still under flu or not?i can assure you flu or not his head is in the game
http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/daily_duncan_060130.jpg

[Solid D]

Krstic is having a fine game. Spurs not moving, no energy.

Bring in different bigs and some guys who'll effort reb. Pop!

[Despot]

Krstic is having a fine game. Spurs not moving, no energy.

Bring in different bigs and some guys who'll effort reb. Pop!

Shall I start a trade thread for him?

[Solid D]

I like the front court. TP and Finley have got to score, though.

[Spurologist]

I just hope TD gets better come playoff time. Right now he looks slow, uninspired, unaggressive, un-a lot of things

[Manu20]

3:15 SA - Full timeout (Timeout #4)
3:15 NJ - Defensive rebound
3:15 NJ - V. Carter misses a 5-foot running jumper in the lane
3:32 SA - N. Mohammed makes a 14-foot jumper in the lane. Assist: M. Finley
3:51 SA - R. Horry defensive rebound
3:53 NJ - N. Krstic misses the second free throw
3:53 NJ - N. Krstic hits the first free throw
3:53 SA - Shooting foul on N. Mohammed
4:03 NJ - Offensive rebound
4:05 NJ - V. Carter misses a layup

Spurs lead 54-50.

[Solid D]

Finley already going out, Gino in. Finley wasn't moving - Pop jerked him out.

[Solid D]

Okay, with TP, Manu, Bruce, Robert and Nazr, and Vince needing a breather soon the Spurs ought to get a little run, now.

[Spurologist]

Shall I start a trade thread for him?

krstic has the same game as kiwi. He is good in pick and roll situations and a good rebouder. All krstic has done today is hit wide open shots

[Solid D]

Finley back in again for Bowen. Horry running down long rebounds, good sign, but Horry's shooting is not there yet tonight.

[Despot]

krstic has the same game as kiwi. He is good in pick and roll situations and a good rebouder. All krstic has done today is hit wide open shots

Actually that was the player I was thinking of trading for him.

[Solid D]

Great move Pop. Horry gets long reb., now Nazr gets long off. reb. Much better effort. Sweet bounce pass Nazr to Manu.

[Spurologist]

Actually that was the player I was thinking of trading for him.

0% chance of that happening

[Despot]

0% chance of that happening

I know :lol just making conversation

actually I kinda like this jefferson kid

[Solid D]

56-50 Spurs. 2:03

Jefferson had to work for those FTs.

Great block Nazr!!!

TP all the way in back out to Gino for 3!!!!! 59-52

[WalterBenitez]

It's me or Filnley started to understand Spurs moves on offense?

[Pistons < Spurs]

Ohoh

[Despot]

Carter Is Dirty!!

[Spurologist]

I lost my breath there for a second

[Solid D]

Spurs trying to close out 3rd well, but untimely TO, fortunately NJ can't hit the broad side of a barn. 0-7 Nets look low-energy

TP drives falls, gets fouled hard and stepped on. Holding his leg but he pops up. 2 FTs coming with 5.8 left

[carina_gino20]

what happened?

[Solid D]

TP misses both FTs, but Carter defended well by Gino on 3 attempt and misses at buzzer. 59-52 end of 3.

[Manu20]

Parker do not scare me like that!

[Manu20]

:00.1 NJ - Offensive rebound
:01.1 NJ - V. Carter misses a 33-foot three-pointer from the left wing
:04.9 NJ - S. Padgett defensive rebound
:05.8 SA - T. Parker misses the second free throw
:05.8 SA - T. Parker misses the first free throw
:05.8 NJ - Shooting foul on M. Jackson
:14.5 NJ - Personal foul on J. Vaughn
:31.8 SA - T. Parker defensive rebound
:32.8 NJ - R. Jefferson misses a 20-foot jumper from the top of the key
:45.8 NJ - J. Vaughn enters game for J. Kidd

Spurs lead 59-52.

[Spurologist]

what happened?

VC went up to grab the ball as tp was fouled and he stepped on him. tp popped right back up.

[Manu20]

Nets scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter! Nice defense Spurs!

[Despot]

I expect the Nets to come out strong, hope we are ready.

[carina_gino20]

VC went up to grab the ball as tp was fouled and he stepped on him. tp popped right back up.
whoa...hope tp's fine..

[WalterBenitez]

Jesus .... TP ... behave yourself, ... :oops

[ChumpDumper]

No Vince landed on Tony's knee after jumping up for the rebound as Tony was lying on the ground. Scary.

[WalterBenitez]

Nazr ... could make it at least once?

Manu ... hold your horses, man :rolleyes

Is there any plan for this mess??

[Despot]

:depressed

[Despot]

It sucks always being right......

[Solid D]

Jefferson off pick and pop no, good effort Nazr on reb.

Ooops, Nazr blows the layup.

Jefferson nails baseline j.

Manu and Finley don't connect, TO. That's two where Manu has passed it and the area vacated.

Bad possesion for Spurs, Nazr hurries 18 footer no good.

Jefferson in from the rt. side, flush.

Gino throws away another quick pass. He's hurrying or something.

Jefferson around seal, for the layup. Jefferson is owning right now.

Spurs lead cut to 1. 59-58.

[Manu20]

9:19 SA - Full timeout (Timeout #5)
9:26 NJ - R. Jefferson drives to the hoop for a layup
9:41 SA - Bad pass by M. Ginobili
10:04 NJ - R. Jefferson drives to the hoop for a dunk. Assist: J. Vaughn
10:15 NJ - J. Kidd offensive rebound
10:17 NJ - J. Kidd misses a 25-foot three-pointer from the top of the arc
10:30 NJ - C. Robinson defensive rebound
10:33 SA - M. Finley misses a 21-foot jumper from the right wing
10:55 SA - M. Ginobili steals the ball from M. Jackson
11:07 NJ - C. Robinson enters game for S. Padgett

Spurs lead 59-58.

[WalterBenitez]

Put some kriptonite in Manu's water ...

[Despot]

I'm not ready to taste our 11th loss.

[nkdlunch]

looks like Manu will the the reason we win or lose tonight

[ploto]

Rasho's defense being missed.

[Spurologist]

No Vince landed on Tony's knee after jumping up for the rebound as Tony was lying on the ground. Scary.

pretty big typo. yes vince landed not stepped on tp's leg. we don't want to label vc "dirty"

[bendmz]

nets making a run

[WalterBenitez]

Good to see TD making some shots

[Pistons < Spurs]

C'mon Spurs.

[bendmz]

Nick......

[carina_gino20]

dammit Spurs...concentrate!

[aaronstampler]

Is it me, or are we getting killed everytime Manu and TP aren't on the floor togehter?

[Pistons < Spurs]

shit...duncan to the locker room

wtf?

[WalterBenitez]

hey Timmmy, where are you going man?

[Spurologist]

Wonder why Tim is heading to the locker room

[Solid D]

Timmy late in clock turns baseline and hooks it in!!!

Clifford Robinson scores.

Timmy being fronted and doubled backside. Loose ball, Timmy on floor, Kidd picks up and Bowen called for foul.

Kidd feeds Robinson pauses in lane and scores in close. Nets lead.

Tim left block to NVE for 3 at top, YES!!! 64-62

Ball swings around to Jacques Vaughn who scores from the left corner.

Robinson fouls Timmy.

[Solid D]

Timmy goes to bathroom down the tunnel. :)

Rasho in for him.. TP around screen drives and scores layup!!! 66-64

[Despot]

Bowen needs to start getting under VC's skin. preferrably under his feet if you know what I mean.

[bendmz]

Bill Walton needs to "STFU" !!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

It's about time tp started getting some calls. He's an all star.

[Manu20]

6:03 SA - T. Parker hits the second free throw
6:03 SA - T. Parker hits the first free throw
6:03 NJ - Shooting foul on C. Robinson
6:16 NJ - V. Carter dunks the ball
6:18 NJ - V. Carter offensive rebound
6:18 NJ - R. Jefferson misses an 11-foot jumper in the lane
6:20 NJ - R. Jefferson offensive rebound
6:22 NJ - V. Carter misses a 25-foot three-pointer from the right wing
6:48 SA - T. Parker drives to the hoop for a layup
6:54 SA - M. Finley enters game for R. Horry

Spurs lead 68-66.

[Solid D]

Long 3 by VC no good but long reb. pulled in by Jefferson, misses in lane, jammed home by VC!

TP drives again, gets late foul call - Robinson fouled. 2 FTs good 68-66 Timeout.

[manu]

if spurs lose ill punch my other cousin

[WalterBenitez]

Come on POP, put Manu on court ... just in case

[Despot]

Not that it really matters, but chances are that if we lose, so will Dallas.

[ChumpDumper]

Timmy still hs "stomach flu'"

Euphemism for the trots.

[yeahone]

well need to take care of the boards better and lets rap up this game quick please

[Despot]

shit...duncan to the locker room

wtf?


I think you answered the question before you even asked it.

[bendmz]

if spurs lose ill punch my other cousin
go ahead and knock shit out of him now...... if we lose, do it again ..... :lol

[manu]

i thought nba players never went to the bathroom

[Spurologist]

if spurs lose ill punch my other cousin

:lol you must have a lot of cousins

[Despot]

if spurs lose ill punch my other cousin

I only have my cat here, but I might go to jail for that one.

[Solid D]

I tell you what, Jefferson has really kept the Nets in it the past several minutes.

Trouble with the clock. Ref Joey Crawford talking to scorers table folks trying work things out.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Not that it really matters, but chances are that if we lose, so will Dallas.


That sounds perfect to me!!! LOL :spin

[wildbill2u]

I just realized I don't get a queasy feeling in my stomach anymore when Parker is in the game late in the 4th quarter. We may lose, but it won't be because he's gone into a funk.

[Solid D]

Explanation is that Refs' Electronic belt pack stops clock when whistle is blown. It's apparently not working.

Interesting nugget of info, there.

[bendmz]

Walton is one dumb fuck

[Spurologist]

Timmy sighting!

[ShoogarBear]

LMFAO at Walton: "I thought that's where they stored the hay."

[nkdlunch]

Rasho is back. we will win it

[bendmz]

looks like this one is going down to the wire

[Guru of Nothing]

I vote for interactive shock collars - I could stop Finely from chucking up 3s!

[Pistons < Spurs]

Walton is one dumb fuck
:tu

[WalterBenitez]

NVE to TD, that was pretty good !!!

[Despot]

That sounds perfect to me!!! LOL :spin

You know, just so that I knew I was not supporting the Pistons in any way I went out and bout a rotary powered Mazda.

[bendmz]

guess Timmy taking a dump made him lighter on his feet.....

[Manu20]

4:05 NJ - Full timeout (Timeout #7)
4:13 SA - Layup by T. Duncan. Assist: N. Van Exel
4:30 SA - T. Duncan offensive rebound
4:31 SA - T. Parker misses a layup
4:45 SA - B. Bowen defensive rebound
4:46 NJ - V. Carter misses a 21-foot jumper from the right wing
5:01 SA - M. Ginobili hits the second free throw
5:01 SA - M. Ginobili misses the first free throw
5:01 NJ - Personal foul on C. Robinson
5:09 SA - T. Duncan enters game for R. Nesterovic

Spurs lead 71-66.

[Despot]

I vote for interactive shock collars - I could stop Finely from chucking up 3s!

Finley??? put that shit on NVE, he is still such a good passer, I wish he would just focus on that.

[wildbill2u]

4th quarter. Take it up a notch like the 99 team used to do. We can win this.

[Solid D]

Spurs go small, TP, NVE, Gino, Bowen and Tim.

Gino fouled. makes 1 of 2 FTs.

Nets miss again.

Tim nice effort on TP drive getting reb., finally converts. Nice Timmy!!!

[Despot]

guess Timmy taking a dump made him lighter on his feet.....

The whole world has to know he just took a dump, that must be embarrasing.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Here it is, my first plea for Finley to hit the last FG.

I need the Spurs to get a bigger lead, and throw Fin in!!!

[1Parker1]

Did Tim go to the bathroom to pee or throw up? :lol

[Spurologist]

guess Timmy taking a dump made him lighter on his feet.....

:lol critical point of the game

[Despot]

:lol critical point of the game

Hopefully they don't have a replay.

[manu]

bowennnnnnn

[Spurologist]

I like the triple guard back court

[ShoogarBear]

Smokin' Bruce Bowen!!!!

[WalterBenitez]

Bruce, finally some 1 saw him at the bus stop, :lmao

[bendmz]

that was no foul !!!!!!

[Solid D]

Vince around screen and midrange shot rolls off. Defended well. TP gets to loose reb.

71-66 3:40.

Gino leans in late on RJ, misses reb. but RJ knocks ball loose and off underside of goal. o/b.

NVE long jumper, no good but Timmy gets long reb.

NVE to Bowen in left corner for 3, YES!!! :elephant. 74-66 with under 3 to play.

[ShoogarBear]

Did Tim go to the bathroom to pee or throw up? :lolUm, there's another option . . .

[yeahone]

yeah lets rap it up 8 in a row

[Pistons < Spurs]

......'Glass"......

[Spurologist]

Finally Timmay hits banker

[Procrastinator]

Great game.

[beck253]

Why Manu, who has been the Spurs best scorer by far in the game, is totally snubbbed in the offense?, he gets less touches than Van Exel and Bowen, it's ridiculous...

[WalterBenitez]

My friends I declare VC a pure bitch, I hate him

[Solid D]

Vince drives and leans in over Timmy good D, no good, Manu reb. good effort.

Timmy left wing, the BANK IS OPEN!!!!

76-66

VC drives left and Timmy fouls in no-mans land. Basket good. and 1.

FT good. 76-69

[wildbill2u]

1:51 SA - Shooting foul on T. Duncan
1:51 NJ - V. Carter drives to the hoop for a layup
2:04 SA - T. Duncan makes shot
2:28 SA - M. Ginobili defensive rebound
2:28 NJ - V. Carter misses a layup
2:35 SA - Personal foul on M. Ginobili
2:56 SA - B. Bowen makes a 23-foot three-pointer from the left corner. Assist: N. Van Exel
3:13 SA - T. Duncan offensive rebound
3:15 SA - N. Van Exel misses a 15-foot running jumper from the right wing
3:31 SA - Offensive rebound

up by 8

[Pistons < Spurs]

insert Finley!

[ShoogarBear]

Bruce "Clutch Time" Bowen!!!!

[bendmz]

Tony The All Star !!!!!!!

[yeahone]

sweet 8 straightt victories

[Guru of Nothing]

School's Out!

[Trifecta]

Duncan's defense is very disappointing -- heck, he looks the the "old" Rasho tonight!

[yeahone]

we held new jersey to under 80 brilliant D

[Solid D]

NVE to Bowen upfakes a 3, then drives and gets the runner to roll in. :elephant

Tim reb. Vaugh's wild shot fastbreak outlet to TP running and he scores, and 1 fouled by Kidd. Bad foul. TP FT good! 81-69. 1:10 left

[Manu20]

Spurs lead 81-71 one minute left.

[manu]

looks like i wont be beatin up my cousin today, he should be thankful to the nets.
i punched him yesterday though thinking that we would lose vs the raptors.

[Despot]

ahhh.......Manu out?

[Solid D]

Nazr in now. Krstic down the lane off screen double and scores!!! oooh bad D 81-71. Timeout.

[Trifecta]

Nazr has too much trouble on the pick and roll! He always seems to be out of position after the switch.

[Guru of Nothing]

Bruce "Clutch Time" Bowen!!!!

The evolution of Bruce Bowen's game is astounding.

Mouth agape.

[wildbill2u]

81-71 up by 10 with time out.

1:00 NJ - N. Krstic dunks the ball. Assist: V. Carter
1:08 SA - T. Parker hits a free throw
1:08 SA - M. Finley enters game for M. Ginobili
1:08 SA - N. Mohammed enters game for T. Duncan
1:08 NJ - Shooting foul on J. Kidd
1:08 SA - T. Parker makes shot. Assist: T. Duncan
1:12 SA - T. Duncan defensive rebound
1:13 NJ - J. Vaughn misses a 16-foot jumper from the right wing
1:24 SA - B. Bowen makes an 11-foot running jumper along the right baseline. Assist: N. Van Exel

[Pistons < Spurs]

C'mon Fin!!!!!!! get me my Vbucks!

[Solid D]

Nazr gets inbound pass and is immediately fouled. He was 2nd choice on that inbounds pass.

1st FT around the drain 6 times and in. 2nd FT good also. 83-71.

VC off screen, top of circle, bang.

Inbounds almost stolen by Jacques Vaughn. Spurs ball, timeout.

0:50.3 remaining. 83-73 It's all over but the shouting.

[Manu20]

Spurs lead 83-73 with fifty seconds left.

[nkdlunch]

damn imagine if Duncan was 100% this would have been a massacre

[ShoogarBear]

The evolution of Bruce Bowen's game is astounding.

Mouth agape.At this rate, he'll make his first All-Star game when he's 39.

[wildbill2u]

Believe it or not we hit 10-13 fts tongiht and thats about the margin right now

[wildbill2u]

Put in Beno and let him take on the pressure defense.

[Solid D]

Tim inbounds to Fin. Keep away ball movement. Nets not fouling.

Spurs throw away late in clock but TP steals from behind. It's over!

:elephant

[bendmz]

Rodeo Road Trip Now At 5-0

[Manu20]

Spurs win 83-73!! :elephant

[ChumpDumper]

Ok, what excuses do VC's apologists have for his 37% shooting?

[mattyc]

Great bank shot from Timmy and terrific D to close out the last 5 mins.

[yeahone]

Purs the Offical streak Breakers in The NBA

[carina_gino20]

Yey! Another win for the Spurs!

[Solid D]

Manu with a nice game except for the turnovers.

22 pts. 5 reb. 3 assists 4 steals

[dimsah]

Holy shit! If they could somehow bottle up that third quarter defense for use later on.
Nice turn around to a game that was looking somewhat bleak.

[SequSpur]

Pop's substitution of NVE for Manu should get him in the hall of fame.

[Despot]

I knew I should have bet on Tony.

[Pistons < Spurs]

I knew I should have bet on Tony.


Didn't Bowen get the last FG?

[NASpurs]

Spurs had six players with 5 or more rebounds tonight :elephant

[1Parker1]

Manu with a nice game except for the turnovers.

22 pts. 5 reb. 3 assists 4 steals

No...the loser didn't make the last FG shot...then it would have been a nice game! :flipoff

[Despot]

81-71 up by 10 with time out.

1:00 NJ - N. Krstic dunks the ball. Assist: V. Carter
1:08 SA - T. Parker hits a free throw
1:08 SA - M. Finley enters game for M. Ginobili
1:08 SA - N. Mohammed enters game for T. Duncan
1:08 NJ - Shooting foul on J. Kidd
1:08 SA - T. Parker makes shot. Assist: T. Duncan
1:12 SA - T. Duncan defensive rebound
1:13 NJ - J. Vaughn misses a 16-foot jumper from the right wing
1:24 SA - B. Bowen makes an 11-foot running jumper along the right baseline. Assist: N. Van Exel

[Despot]

The only 2 points after that were Nazr Ft's

[yeahone]

Just Love the spurs

[yeahone]

Just Love the spurs

[Solid D]

Parker with 19 pts. 6 reb. 6 assists. Wins edge in head-to-head with Jason Kidd.

Spurs decided to hit the offensive boards and that was BIG.

Timmy with 4 off. reb., Nazr with 3 off. reb. Horry with 3 off. reb.

Spurs finally win a rebounding battle and really brought extra effort in the 4th.

[Pistons < Spurs]

The only 2 points after that were Nazr Ft's


Ahhhh. I forgot about that basket.

[T Park]

tough game not to watch.


Sounds like Nick Van Exel had a game that, if his shots would've gone down, he would've been a star of the game.

[Banks91]

8 game winning streak. Only 7 more to go.
I already called the 15game streak when we meet Dallas with their 20game streak.


I deserve a star if this ends up happening

[Amuseddaysleeper]

tough game not to watch.


Sounds like Nick Van Exel had a game that, if his shots would've gone down, he would've been a star of the game.

lol thats like saying "if a player never missed a free throw he'd be shooting 100% from the line" van exel shooting skills are worse than rasho's. dude needs to be buried on the bench. i can only see him hurting us with his horrific shot selection

van exel <<<<<<<<< beno


yes folks its come to that

[Spurologist]

lol thats like saying "if a player never missed a free throw he'd be shooting 100% from the line" van exel shooting skills are worse than rasho's. dude needs to be buried on the bench. i can only see him hurting us with his horrific shot selection

van exel <<<<<<<<< beno


yes folks its come to that

please reduce your dosage

[ChumpDumper]

van exel <<<<<<<<< beno


yes folks its come to thatKidd and Vaughn would've eaten Beno alive.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Kidd and Vaughn would've eaten Beno alive.

probably, but van exel shooting under 35% for what feels like EVERY game and shooting RIDICULOUS pull up shots when he's 1 on 5 has got to go. van exel is better at bringing the ball up the court, but i really hope we kick him to the curn when his contract is up

[ChumpDumper]

If we get someone better, I'm all for it.

[ShoogarBear]

probably, but van exel shooting under 35% for what feels like EVERY game and shooting RIDICULOUS pull up shots when he's 1 on 5 has got to go. van exel is better at bringing the ball up the court, but i really hope we kick him to the curn when his contract is upYou sounds like somebody who has never seen or heard of Nick Van Exel before this year.

[Spurologist]

probably, but van exel shooting under 35% for what feels like EVERY game and shooting RIDICULOUS pull up shots when he's 1 on 5 has got to go. van exel is better at bringing the ball up the court, but i really hope we kick him to the curn when his contract is up

wait till playoff time. vanx was never a good % shooter. Did you expect him to have the middas touch all of a sudden. He is a clutch palyer and you will eat crow in the playoffs

[Kori Ellis]

van exel is better at bringing the ball up the court, but i really hope we kick him to the curn when his contract is up

He said he's retiring after this season.


Props to Timmy for trying to play "between bathroom breaks". (That's a Pop quote from postgame)

Big game from Manu and Tony .. and some big shots by Bruce.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

You sounds like somebody who has never seen or heard of Nick Van Exel before this year.

EXACTLY


BEFORE this year he was fine. he was amazing in that series against us when he was on DAL. but guess what? those days are LONNNNNNNNNNNNNG gone to the point where he's deteriorated to nothing more than a bench warmer. i am AMAZED that pop puts this guy over barry, who is better than NVE at virtually ever facet of the game. and barry isnt exactly a stud anymore either, which shows you where NVE is. i was really exicted about getting him, but he really isnt much more than antoine walker with slightly less baggage for us

[Manu20]

van exel is better at bringing the ball up the court, but i really hope we kick him to the curn when his contract is up

He said in an interview that he plans to retire after this year. :depressed


AllHipHop.com: How many more years do you plan on playing? Do you have an estimate in mind?

Nick Van Exel: I plan on making this year my last. After that, I can go ahead and do other things.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He said he's retiring after this season.


Props to Timmy for trying to play "between bathroom breaks". (That's a Pop quote from postgame)

Big game from Manu and Tony .. and some big shots by Bruce.

THANK GOD

and yeah, MAJOR props to our big 3! i wish tim had played a bit better but he's coming off the flu. TP continues to be consistent and manu is returning to form!

[nkdlunch]

Pop's substitution of NVE for Manu should get him in the hall of fame.

what u talkin about?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

oh yeah, mavs down 6-17 on the nuggs. lets hope it keeps up!

[Kori Ellis]

THANK GOD

and yeah, MAJOR props to our big 3! i wish tim had played a bit better but he's coming off the flu. TP continues to be consistent and manu is returning to form!

You realize that Tim was running to the lockerroom/bathroom all game. We're lucky he even played.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

You realize that Tim was running to the lockerroom/bathroom all game. We're lucky he even played.

oh i wasnt aware, well then even more kudos to him!

[MI21]

Am I correct In saying the Spurs just walked onto another teams home court on which said team had a 12 game winning streak, and came out with a tough victory.

There will be no fanfare about this, but a great effort.

[Spurologist]

You realize that Tim was running to the lockerroom/bathroom all game. We're lucky he even played.

I thought it was only once. Great effort by TD today under the circumstances. Had a good stretch in the fourth. He even hit his first bank shot in _____ games

[Spurologist]

Mavericks getting owned

[spurster]

Outstanding crunch time play. It turned this game into a bit of a rout.

[Kori Ellis]

I thought it was only once. Great effort by TD today under the circumstances. Had a good stretch in the fourth. He even hit his first bank shot in _____ games


Well I saw him go to the locker room in the 2nd and in the 4th. I'm assuming there were other times we didn't see because Pop jested that Tim had a good game "between bathroom breaks."

[nkdlunch]

How the hell did the nets have a 12 home game winning streak? all their players suck except for vc, rj, and kidd and that kristic dude is alright. but everyone else is a scrub.

[ShoogarBear]

EXACTLY


BEFORE this year he was fine. What are you talking about?

FG% 2005-2006 40.5%
FG% career 40.5%

3P% 2005-2006 32.3%
3P% career 35.6%

Considering he isn't getting the minutes and volume touches he got in the past, his ability to basically be the same shooter he always has been is remarkable.

NVE is playing this year EXACTLY how anyone paying attention should have expected he'd play.

[Spurologist]

How the hell did the nets have a 12 home game winning streak? all their players suck except for vc, rj, and kidd and that kristic dude is alright. but everyone else is a scrub.

eastern conference

[CubanMustGo]

Mavericks getting owned

Nowitzki 4 TOs in first 10+ minutes ...

[ShoogarBear]

Nowitzki 4 TOs in first 10+ minutes ..."Eef only my teammates vould pull zher fuckin' veight!"

[Amuseddaysleeper]

What are you talking about?

FG% 2005-2006 40.5%
FG% career 40.5%

3P% 2005-2006 32.3%
3P% career 35.6%

Considering he isn't getting the minutes and volume touches he got in the past, his ability to basically be the same shooter he always has been is remarkable.

NVE is playing this year EXACTLY how anyone paying attention should have expected he'd play.


so we got a UNDER 35 percent shooter in free agency!?!?!?!


WOW

[Vashner]

Spurs lookin good.. grats on win.

[ChumpDumper]

so we got a UNDER 35 percent shooter in free agency!?!?!?!Again, where have you been the past 13 years?

[exstatic]

so we got a UNDER 35 percent shooter in free agency!?!?!?!


WOW

Robert Horry's career 3G% is 34.5. Pop doesn't get these guys for their regular season stats, he gets them for their BIG playoff stones.