Spurs vs. Kings Game 5 -- Game Blog

[Old School Chic]

Finleyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Supergirl]

FINLEY! Clutch steal and FTs in the final minute. Spurs lead back up to 7.

[CubanMustGo]

Sacto takes their last full timeout (they have a 20 left). 103-96.

[Mr. Peabody]

Bring on the Mavs.....!

[1Parker1]

Finley makes both, for 10 points. 103-96 Spurs.

Damn high scoring game for 2 supposedly great defensive teams!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Go Spurs Go!!!
Go Spurs Go!!!
Go Spurs Go!!!
Go Spurs Go!!!
Go Spurs Go!!!

[Mavtek]

Wow, this is going 7. Pretty much no doubt there.

[Spurologist]

we CANT lose this...come on...

delete pending...

[SA210]

Manu > Artest

[SA Gunslinger]

I can't take much more. Go Spurs Go!

[Deb]

I'm havimg a nervous breakdown............. Go Spurs!
same

[exstatic]

Spurs turning the screws like winners do.

[DDS4]

The Kings went to the well with Artest and Wells repeatedly and they've answered.

Impressive.

[carina_gino20]

time for them to feed the free throw shooters

[exstatic]

Tim, HUGE. Manu, HUGE.

[aaronstampler]

Phew, we got this game. We're lucky Fin, Manu, and Tim had great second halves.

I also never thought I'd see the day that Bowen is actually valuable to us on offense and worthless on defense. He really couldn't guard anybody today except maybe Bibby.

Still, 3-2, kinda like the Seattle series, and a tough road win could close it out.

[ducks]

finely was huge down the stretch

assist steals

[jmard5]

DAMMIT. Reading those plays in the last minutes in gamecast alone gives me the jitters.

What more if I'm watching it live!

[clubalien]

look forward to your frer coffee!

[Supergirl]

I said earlier - Yahoo says Horry played only like 18 minutes - did he get injured? Anybody know? Bueller? Bueller?

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

If we lose this game I will injure myself with sharp things. :hang

[1Parker1]

Bring on the Mavs.....!

Um this is far from over. Knock wood. We still have to win this one and win another at Arco.

**Knock Wood**

[Mr. Peabody]

Bibby chokes...

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I said earlier - Yahoo says Horry played only like 18 minutes - did he get injured? Anybody know? Bueller? Bueller?

He's not injured, Pop just has his head up his ass.

[sghspurs]

i hate this. this series alone is giving me cardiovascular disease.

[Vingianx]

no fear, the Spurs are here

[Old School Chic]

If we lose this game I will injure myself with sharp things. :hang

:lol

[carina_gino20]

make them Manu, please..:angel

[exstatic]

The Kings went to the well with Artest and Wells repeatedly and they've answered.

Impressive.
They were game, but not good enough. TOO many defensive breakdowns.

[Mr. Peabody]

Um this is far from over. Knock wood. We still have to win this one and win another at Arco.

**Knock Wood**

It's over. Bring on the Mavs....

[Old School Chic]

i hate this. this series alone is giving me cardiovascular disease.

Join the club

[Solid D]

3 possession game with 54.9 left.

Kings inbound and Bibby long 3, no good. Timmy reb!!!!!!

Gets it up to Manu and he's fouled by Wells.

Manu shooting FTs. 1st one is true!!! 2nd one is a swisher!!! 105-96

Artest misses long 3 at top over Tim, Manu reb. fouled.

[carina_gino20]

manu's 2 FTs good

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I think I just broke my F5 key hitting refresh on the Yahoo gamecast. :lol

[Deb]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[carina_gino20]

manu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

BIG THREE w/ 20+ pts :tu

[clubalien]

please don't pull any Nashs or POPs

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Mr Peabody, WTF???

Even if we win this we still have to take another one off these guys.

Ixnay on the inxjay!!!

[exstatic]

83% of game 5 winners after 2-2 win the series.

[1Parker1]

I said earlier - Yahoo says Horry played only like 18 minutes - did he get injured? Anybody know? Bueller? Bueller?

Because Finley was key in our comeback as was Bowen. So Pop decided to with that lineup instead.

[sghspurs]

sweeeeeet no T-Mac moment please

[Solid D]

Manu's gonna end up being the leading scorer at the line.

[CubanMustGo]

It's over. Bring on the Mavs....

This opinion does not represent the position of Spurstalk.com management, staff, or Spurs fans who have a clue.

[carina_gino20]

yes, Manu..that's the way to come back

[Old School Chic]

My heart is hurting

[Deb]

24 points 9 rebounds 5 assist for tim

[aaronstampler]

Nice win everybody! Tim and Manu are back for good. This is finally starting to remind me of last year's playoffs. Let's get 'em Thursday. I don't care if Wells goes for 50, as long as nobody else gets theirs.

Kobe started realizing that shit this week, and after they lose, the Kings will too.

[RashoFan]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!! Those look like our SPURS!!!!

[yeahone]

go spurs go go spurs go go spurs go

[ca®lo]

whew.. finally a sigh of relief.

[Vashner]

:nutkick: Kick em in the Nut Sac ra ra ra

[Solid D]

Artest misses rt. over Rasho, Wells crashes rt. side and tips in the miss. 107-98. 29.1 left in game.

[Mr. Peabody]

Mr Peabody, WTF???

Even if we win this we still have to take another one off these guys.

Ixnay on the inxjay!!!

These guys are finished....

The Spurs know it and the Kings know it.

[Old School Chic]

:D :D :D :D :D

I am going to bed very happy this evening!

[exstatic]

That was a hell off a punch thrown by Sacto, and the game won't be close. They lost it in the last 2 minutes, MONEY time.

[Deb]

knock on wood Mr. Peabody

[Vingianx]

manu just killed ron this time around, finally he has shaken loose of those artest chains

[Solid D]

Manu decides he can go right and lookie here. Leading scorer.

[Supergirl]

He's not injured, Pop just has his head up his ass.


I'd like to hear the explanation for starting him and then benching him - I wonder if he cramped up again. Isn't it his leg or his groin that gives him trouble sometimes?

[CubanMustGo]

Adelman throws in the towel with 29.1 secs left, sends in the scrubs.

[ca®lo]

garbage time and still wells is getting offensive boards.

[clubalien]

white flag thrown

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Damn, it sure looked scary when they made that run.

Thank whatever you believe in that they ran out of steam.

Bonzi has been a MONSTER, and we have no-one to even slow him down. We need some young, athletic mid-size (like 6-8/9).

[carina_gino20]

rick's throwing the towel

[NASpurs]

hahahaa Manu with the crazy block

[carina_gino20]

manu with 27 pts, 8 boards, nice

[Old School Chic]

spurs Win! 109-98

[Solid D]

Manu fouled by Price. Shooting FTs.

1st good, 2nd FT also good. 109-98 26 sec.

Hart misses 3. Gino steals it and seals it. Had an open layup and pulled back.

[Ocotillo]

Sweet....

[jafount]

Great win. I sure am enjoying this series. You guys have to admit it's a hell of a dogfight and not the "usual" 1 v 8 playoff series.

[CubanMustGo]

Even the Sacto scrubs get ORs. Sad.

[Ned Nederlander]

its cause manu finally shaved

[carina_gino20]

haha! manu dribbles it out! classic Pop...:lol

[Vingianx]

manu shaved off ron artest together with the beard

[Deb]

We Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1Parker1]

Manu fouled by Price. Shooting FTs.

1st good, 2nd FT also good. 109-98 26 sec.

Hart misses 3. Gino steals it and seals it. Had an open layup and pulled back.

:lol Pop told him not to dunk from the sidelines.

[yeahone]

Go Spurs Go Go Spurs Go

[clubalien]

somoene give the game ball to wells

he seriously was he MVP of this game

[carina_gino20]

Thank you Lord!

[Deb]

who was it that bet that the spurs were going to win by 10 or more?

[Supergirl]

WHEW.

That's all I have to say. Spurs battled for the heart and sould of this series, and won. As they should have.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

2.5 seconds of Bonus coverage. THANKS TNT. that interview with thomas just made my day.

[Horry For 3!]

Manuuuuuuuuuuu manu manu Manuuuuuuuuu manuuuuuu manu manu Manuuuuuuu

[Supergirl]

WHEW.

That's all I have to say. Spurs battled for the heart and soul of this series, and won. As they should have.

[yeahone]

We Will We Will Rock You

[Mr. Peabody]

Bring on the Mavs!!!!!!!

[FreshPrince22]

Kings won't be anything untill they get a damn Center.

[Old School Chic]

Bring on the Mavs!

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

Spurs In 6

[exstatic]

Sacto played an almost perfect offensive game, and lost by 11. They got a TON of FTs, shot lights out from 3, and fell well short. Discouraging for them.

[1Parker1]

Great win. I sure am enjoying this series. You guys have to admit it's a hell of a dogfight and not the "usual" 1 v 8 playoff series.

That's becauase Kings are better than the real 2nd, 3rd seeds, and 5th seeds.

[carina_gino20]

a pistons fan

[Nero]

The good thing about this game is that Bonzi and Artest fancy themselves 3 point shooters (combined 7/11). Hopefully, they'll keep chucking them in game 6.

[dimsah]

Damn! I'm glad I was wrong about this game.
Still too much for my heart to take. Here's hoping Bonzi can't hit the broad side of a barn next game. Fucker.

[SoCalGirlMeronKirsHamm]

So crowded, Finally a Post! The most important... Yeah Spurs!!!

[yeahone]

the big three each with more than 20 points

[Spurs Dynasty]

Manu Is Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack !!!!!!!!!!

[Texas_Ranger]

Spurs 3 - 2 Kings

[trueD]

Thank you Adelman for putting that worthless POS Miller in for SAR.This pretty much sealed the deal for y'all.

Good game, those are the Spurs I remember. You deserved the win.

Kings have an appointment to hassle your asses again on Friday night, so don't celebrate more than a day or so. It will be worry time again!

xoxo

[CubanMustGo]

All the home teams winning tonight. Jersey, Miami, SA, and Pho is up by nine at the half.

[Vingianx]

i knew this was the game for manu

[clubalien]

was nazr benched because he shot a 3?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Peabody, u r an IDIOT.

Everyone was talking sweep after game 2, and they were IDIOTS. Manu disappeared, and so did our chemistry. We've won this one but the series is not over. When we are leading by 22 in the 4th in game 6, then bring your trash talk.

Why must people crow before the fat lady has sung? In my experience, it is the most assured way to bring on an upset.

[boutons_]

the server is very slow, not responding

[leemajors]

nazr was benched because he has been worse than worthless

[vsnba]

Thank god

[boutons_]

fantastic response by the Spurs to the Kings fantastic run

[Spurs Dynasty]

WOW. These Kings are tough, tough, tough. SPurs showed champ style ball tonite coming thru and executing in the end to seal a win... like the team we all remember. An outstanding game from both sides.

[ducks]

ron was on fire this game in 4
had 5 steals
held his head when kings were down 15 was impressed with him

[trueD]

Sacto played an almost perfect offensive game, and lost by 11. They got a TON of FTs, shot lights out from 3, and fell well short. Discouraging for them.Naw, 8 points from Bibby is disappointing. Sayin' it like it is, we had our opportunities even without Bibby shooting well. Continuing the defense at the basket would have made our world a little brighter for sure.

[CubanMustGo]

Keys to the win tonight, in no particular order.

(1) Outrebounded Sacto 40-30.
(2) Got to the free throw line and hit the shots.
(3) Bonus offense from Bowen (16 points).
(4) *27 assists on 39 made shots*. That is Spurs ball.
(5) Shot over 57%. Finding the open man (see #4) helps.
(6) Timmay "try and stop this shit" Duncan.
(7) Manu "back to normal" Ginobili.
(8) Tony Freakin' Parker.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ex, I'd agree with you except that's what people were saying after game 2 (and game 2 of the Finals last year, remember?). However, we then fell in a hole of our own making on both occassions and allowed both teams to get back in the series.

We don't seem to be able to slow Sacto down, so I don't see why they won't continue to exploit the holes they've already found.

Game 6 will be yet another shitfight, batton down the hatches!

[Extra Stout]

So...

The Spurs outshoot the Kings 57% to 44%.
They outrebound the Kings 40-30.
They ring up 27 assists to the Kings' 17.
The Big 3 collect 72 points on 26-40 shooting (65%) and 22 rebounds.

But the game still was tied in the last two minutes?

What kind of 8 seed is this?

[ducks]

37 points in third
29 in 4

pop got on the spurs at half

[ducks]

wells also cold late in game

[Nero]

Our little guys were all crashing the boards and the results showed!

Manu 9
Parker 4
X 4
Barry 3
Finley 3

Kings still had 8 more FGA, but that was mostly due to turnovers. We need to pressure Artest's dribble more. He has no handles. I don't even think I've seen him dribble with his off hand.

[S.O.S.]

Yo.

Great Game. Spurs executed to perfection in the last three minutes after the Kings tied it.

You played well and the only guys we had going were Bonzi, Artest, and Bibby sparoadically. That won't get it done.

Though, Ron Artest will be killing himself after this game and will answer with a statement game in Sacramento.

Congrats and enjoy the win... while it lasts.

Kings in Seven :smokin

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Props to Sacto for an intense series. Looks like Bonzi will get his payday.

And props to the SPURS for showing their championship character tonight.

Now let's deliver a game 6, WCSF v Lakers in 2003 type display over there in CA and knock these mofos the hell outta here!

[Deb]

Just recovering from my nervous breakdown but damn HAPPY

[Deb]

Just recovering from my nervous breakdown but damn HAPPY

[clubalien]

is bonzi in a contract year?

[Spurs Dynasty]

So...

The Spurs outshoot the Kings 57% to 44%.
They outrebound the Kings 40-30.
They ring up 27 assists to the Kings' 17.
The Big 3 collect 72 points on 26-40 shooting (65%) and 22 rebounds.

But the game still was tied in the last two minutes?

What kind of 8 seed is this?

Not your typical 8th seed. These guys are better than everyone else in the playoffs cept for the Spurs and Mavs.

[CubanMustGo]

We need to keep Artest from stealing everything in sight (5 steals tonight). That's what let Sacto get back in the game late.

When Artest makes defensive plays, it amps up his offensive game (eg his 14 point fourth quarter when he was making plays, vs. ten the other three quarter combined).

[Spurs Dynasty]

I meant in West conf, let me clarify

[Old School Chic]

Yo.

Great Game. Spurs executed to perfection in the last three minutes after the Kings tied it.

You played well and the only guys we had going were Bonzi, Artest, and Bibby sparoadically. That won't get it done.

Though, Ron Artest will be killing himself after this game and will answer with a statement game in Sacramento.

Congrats and enjoy the win... while it lasts.

Kings in Seven :smokin

7 Years :lol

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

Spurs have to kick ass in game 6 from the begining. We need to finish them off. :flag:

[Deb]

where are those Kings fans that were boasting earlier today?

[CubanMustGo]

where are those Kings fans that were boasting earlier today?

Kings had a helluva comeback from twelve down to tie it in the fourth on the road. Let's don't get too proud of ourselves, OK?

[Deb]

Hey, you got to toot your own horn sometimes. Besides I AM DAMN PROUD OF OUR SPURS

[Texas_Ranger]

SAS 3 - 2 SAC

[NaS]

It's a damn good series so far, congrats on the win. No one from either side should be boasting about anything. Series is far from over.

[ducks]

the server is slow

king fans will still be here
the class ones anyhow

[leemajors]

we need to keep the effort up. maybe the spurs have finally learned something this series, let's hope so. next game, please.

[Deb]

Good game to ya'll too NaS. Sometimes, you just gotta brag a little on the home team. Game 6 oughta be a good one

[S.O.S.]

7 Years :lol

Yup. I smell a dynasty. :elephant

[Borosai]

This game reminded me of the Spurs-Suns matchup in last year's WCF, where the Spurs decided to allow Stoudemire and Nash to get theirs while keeping the others out of the game. I wasn't able to see the game, so I don't know what went on, so if anyone can tell me if that was the plan, that would make me happy in the pants.

[fred33]

is eva was at the game?

[Vingianx]

This game reminded me of the Spurs-Suns matchup in last year's WCF, where the Spurs decided to allow Stoudemire and Nash to get theirs while keeping the others out of the game. I wasn't able to see the game, so I don't know what went on, so if anyone can tell me if that was the plan, that would make me happy in the pants.

seems the same but with different results

[Deb]

Listening to Walter P. on the WOAI postgame - I couldn't agree more. We are right on on Offense, but where is that smothering Spurs Defense of the past? We need to pick it up a lot on D

[Cherry]

BELIEVE!
http://fs7.deviantart.com/i/2005/177/e/1/Spurs_Celebration___Manu__Tim_by_FideNullo.jpg

[fred33]

Is Eva Was At The Game?

[NaS]

Yea, our local station got a few glimpse at her.

[Old School Chic]

BELIEVE!
http://fs7.deviantart.com/i/2005/177/e/1/Spurs_Celebration___Manu__Tim_by_FideNullo.jpg


I love Manu, but I have to say that this is not one of his finest pics :depressed

[Solid D]

Manu has a "nose" for the basket.

[angel_luv]

I knew it! Good job Spurs! :elephant

[Old School Chic]

Manu has a "nose" for the basket.

:oops

[ploto]

I am pleased to say that the Spurs in the last couple of minutes of the game did what they have been needing to do all series- take the ball inside and go at Brad Miller. Game over. :)

Tonight proved once again- it is about the turnovers. 1 turnover in the third quarter- big lead; 5 turnovers in the first half of the fourth quarter- lose big lead. Quit turning the ball over and force a couple of turnovers. Game over.

[T Park]

Listening to Walter P. on the WOAI postgame - I couldn't agree more. We are right on on Offense, but where is that smothering Spurs Defense of the past? We need to pick it up a lot on D

That was Jeff Vexler.

The offense ISNT great.

The SPurs got quite complacent quite a few times.

Pop, no Ginobili and Duncan in the game at the same time? Very very bad idea.


The defense on these guys was good, they just made some tough ass shots.

Like the three by Bonzi to tie it at 91.

Parker was up in his freakin grill, he bagged it.


If the Spurs play that kind of D thursday, and Bonzi and Artest come back to earth a tad, the Spurs run away with game 6.

Ginobili finally got back to being agressive.

Parker's jumper is now 2 games in a row solid. HUGE jump shots made by Parker in that 4th quarter, it had to do wonders for him.

And Timmy was Timmy, just abusing Miller and THomas and whoever htey threw at him.

Great sight to see Timmy D DOMINATING the paint.


think in the latter half of the 4th, the Spurs started to get the hang of guarding Artest and Bonzi.

Bonzi and Artest forced some bad shots, while ARtest was forced baseline, but help came and he forced a bad shot.

If Pop could record that sequence, and show Bowen and Ginobili that over and over and over and over, it might pound into their head,

FORCE THEM BASELINE! NOT THE MIDDLE.


BTW, what is Joey Crawford Bonzi's bitch now?

That was disgusting.

[T Park]

I'd like to hear the explanation for starting him and then benching him

not playing defense for one....


He's not injured, Pop just has his head up his ass

Winning is never enough...


God your a grumpy asshole.

[Kori Ellis]

Is Eva Was At The Game?

Yeah I talked to her before the game started.

[fred33]

AND WHAT SHE SAID :lol

[Kori Ellis]

Just the basic chitchat. She was watching Tony warmup while I was talking to Tony's dad and Pierre. Eva and I just shook hands and exchanged greetings.

She's cute because she's like a 7th grader watching her boyfriend on the school's basketball team. She is all giddy when she watches him. Very cute.