Spurs vs. Mavericks Game 5 -- Game Blog

[SA Gunslinger]

TP is getting open looks. He has to knock them down. FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ca®lo]

please dont let tp make the last shot anymore.. weve seen this way too much n game 3

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim 10-10 from the field!!!

Can he play better? I doubt it.

Now if only regular season Tony, and last year's Finals Manu, Barry and Horry would turn up, we could get this thing going!

Alas, the feng shui is not right this year I fear...

[JoeChalupa]

You do NOT want the Mavs within 5 pts!!!!!

[Spurologist]

Parker sucks...he always holds the ball and tries to score himself instead of passing the ball out.
Fuck that ball hog

It's a FUCKING wide open layup

[ballhog]

High scoring game.

[Jimcs50]

Tim 10-10 from the field!!!

Can he play better? I doubt it.

Now if only regular season Tony, and last year's Finals Manu, Barry and Horry would turn up, we could get this thing going!

Alas, the feng shui is not right this year I fear...

11-11

[cheguevara]

I agree. Pop has drunk too much wine across the years and killed to many braincells. He's lost it. He's done

[ducks]

Is it Pop's fault TP misses a layup?


he made his first two

his groin must be bothering him

[Nero]

Duncan should just say "I've done my duty for the night. If Pop won't play Nazr/Rasho to help me out with the boards and defense, I'm taking the rest of the day off. It's not worth busting my ass for."

[JoeChalupa]

I still like Tony...I won't be a flip-flopper.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Tony Parker needs to pace himself. He's hurt. He needs to give some of his shots TO TIM who's fucking 100 percent... or MANU... I don't understand why he just accepts Pop's advice. Pop's a good coach, but don't listen to him like you're a fucking robot! GEEZ..his missed shots do equal damage as his made shots.

[picnroll]

What's halftime score?

[aaronstampler]

Remember last year when the last two mins of every quarter, and certainly the last possession, we gave Manu the ball at the top of the key instead of Tony? Why'd we stop doing that?


Name me one time TP at the top of the key at the end of the quarter has ever worked.
One time.

[lilmads]

TD's playing AMAZING!
Hopefully the rest can do the same and we can win this one!

[ALVAREZ6]

Damn it.

TP missed another lay up. Should be up 4, not tied.

[Winnipeg_Spur]

Duncan's having the best game of his career, and it's tied at the half. Way to give him some help, guys. :depressed

[SPARKY]

Where's the interior D Pop?

[Jimcs50]

It's a FUCKING wide open layup


He makes one shot in last 6 quarters at the end of quarters, when he holds the ball out up top. IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!

[CubanMustGo]

How the hell can Dallas get the rebound with 1.9 seconds left, get it to Dirk, and have him get a layup off before time runs out?

Sheesh.

[Spurs Dynasty]

57 -57

[bonesinaz]

What's halftime score?

57-57

[milkyway21]

why is Bowen not on the floor? Dirk made that last one up. now the game is tied :depressed

[1Parker1]

Doesn't Pop realize that our offense is FINE, shooting at 60% with Manu, Tim, and Tony doing the most damage....and since the Mavs are already counter-scoring at the other end, would it really hurt him that much to just go BIG and play Nazr/Rasho?!

[ALVAREZ6]

This series is so weird.

Despite TP making a lot of his shots, Tim making every single shot with 28 points, causing 3 big men to have 10 fouls, but yet the game is tied at the half.



This series is hard.

[ALVAREZ6]

Doesn't Pop realize that our offense is FINE, shooting at 60% with Manu, Tim, and Tony doing the most damage....and since the Mavs are already counter-scoring at the other end, would it really hurt him that much to just go BIG and play Nazr/Rasho?!
No, but they would never get back in transition.

[bonesinaz]

why is Bowen not on the floor? Dirk made that last one up. now the game is tied :depressed

3 fouls

[smeagol]

he made his first two

his groin must be bothering him
I can't hear you ducks. Tony's dick in your mouth is not letting you announciate.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Duncan's having the best game of his career, and it's tied at the half. Way to give him some help, guys. :depressed
I don't care about his individual performance..it's great but it'll mean nothing without the WIN..Tim is giving himself all out...but Pop needs to get the team involved...It's like Avery doesn't care about containing Tim because he's got Dirk, Harris, Stackhouse, Diop, Terry all cancelling Tim, Tony out.

[milkyway21]

How the hell can Dallas get the rebound with 1.9 seconds left, get it to Dirk, and have him get a layup off before time runs out?

Sheesh.remember the 4.0?

ONLY IN THE NBA.

MAYBE HE'S SUPERMAN. :lol

[CubanMustGo]

why is Bowen not on the floor? Dirk made that last one up. now the game is tied :depressed

3 PFs on Bruce and Bones (in 11 and 10 minutes respectively).

[austinfan]

Try out a big for 5 minutes, just 5 minutes, Pop, and see what happens. What the hell is going through his mind?! A guy who preaches defense like it was gospel his whole career, and now it's about outgunning the Mavs?

[Spurologist]

He makes one shot in last 6 quarters at the end of quarters, when he holds the ball out up top. IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!

i'll take an open layup over anything anytime

[JoeChalupa]

Damn it Barkley!?!?

[SuperManu!!!]

TP must learn how to be a PG and MANu get some balls and sacrifice his body for the team...

[ducks]

I can't hear you ducks. Tony's dick in your mouth is not letting you announciate.

manu needs 15 points in second half for spurs to win


he better get with the damm program

[cheguevara]

Barkley off the Spurs bandwagon officially

[Spurologist]

Are the spurs watching halftime on TNT. Charles has a message for them.

[CubanMustGo]

This is karma for ST posters making fun of Detroit losing. Thanks guys.

[Jimcs50]

i'll take an open layup over anything anytime


If he could finish...fucker has missed, and I am not joking, 11 layups in this series.

How many has Harris missed, and he has to go against TD?

[ShoogarBear]

No, but they would never get back in transition.
You mean it might disrupt the great transition defense we're displaying now?

[strangeweather]

Yeah, the second half needs to be Manu time.

[blackbucket]

This series is so weird.

Despite TP making a lot of his shots, Tim making every single shot with 28 points, causing 3 big men to have 10 fouls, but yet the game is tied at the half.



This series is hard.


Because Pop refuses to play Spurs basketball. Defense first.

[smeagol]

With no help from the refs this time [for Dallas], with the Spurs having a solid game shooting 60% and with TD going 11-11 in the first half, the game is still tied. I hate to say this but this Dallas team is damn good.

[Deb]

This series is so weird.

Despite TP making a lot of his shots, Tim making every single shot with 28 points, causing 3 big men to have 10 fouls, but yet the game is tied at the half.



This series is hard.
Its all about not being able to contain Terry and Harris. We have to figure that out in the second. They are driving to the basket time and time again at their will. We just seem to be playing soft and backing off. Look at Finley, he was doing the soft thing over and over. Afraid of fouling? Hell, send them to the free throw line and make them go for it. Better than giving them the momentum they get by driving straight to the basket.

[JoeChalupa]

We've been in the position to win the last two games.

[ducks]

tony parker is doing what pop wants or he would be benched

[BgT]

Whatever happens, this is not SA Spurs. What kind of defense is that? It is all Pop's fault. Why? Because these are not Spurs and those definitely are Mavs, like we were watching them last season(s). In other words, we, defending champs / a team with 63 wins in regular season, have thrown away everything that constitutes us. We should have continued to play OUR game and let teams like Mavs, our regular customers, worry about us. Instead Pop has chosen the path of playing small lineup which is obviously the main reason why our defense is worthless. Yes, the word is very correct - worthless, useless, nonexistent. If Pop is not able to better answer to opponents' moves...

[Mavs<Spurs]

A week hell...the Spurs will be fishing in a week.

You guys are such apologists....all I said was that Harris is faster and you all whine like little girls.

Damn sensitve men.

Problem is that we both know that Harris is not faster than Parker.

Just because someone points out when you are lying does not make them whining.

Facts are facts. If you say Dampier > Duncan and I tell you that you're wrong, then that does not make me an apologist. Fact is, most observers of the NBA don't agree with your comment. Now are all of them apologists?


Is everyone who disagrees with you an apologist? Is everyone who disagrees with you whining? Just be glad that you aren't in my presence.

Idiot!!! Iq of 4?

[TxJudsonRocketTx]

It makes me sick that Pop is letting AJ dictate the tempo and the Spurs game planning (or lack of). When in the past 10 years have we ever been without two 7 footers clogging the lane? Our defense has always been dependent on those two guys in the lane shutting it down, be it Duncan and Robinson, or Duncan and Rasho/Nazr. Nothing else seems to be working right now, so why not fucking try it at least? Go with what got us here...

[jmard5]

Barkley is pissed with the way Spurs play defense. It sucks!

[JoeChalupa]

I agree with Charles that the Mavs are playing with a....sort of swagger.

[CubanMustGo]

tony parker is doing what pop wants or he would be benched

C'mon ducks, take the blinders off. Who the hell else is going to play? NVE?

[strangeweather]

tony parker is doing what pop wants or he would be benched

Pop told him to miss those layups, huh?

[Deb]

Yeah can finally say the refs are letting everyone play their game. Just got to contain the Dallas guards a little. Pop, please???

[JustSpurs]

Well, this is fun.

[Jimcs50]

Barkley off the Spurs bandwagon officially

That is because this is not the SPURS

Our guards do not have the towers in the lane backing them up anymore, they are getting beat off the dribble and there is no 7 footer at the basket watching their backs.

This team by the mad scientist Pop, is not the Spurs. WTF is wrong with POP!!!???

Fuck that asshole coach!!!

[cheguevara]

tony parker is doing what pop wants or he would be benched

ok fine. Pop fucking up then

[themvp]

Hello!

Can anyone tell me what is with Duncan? 28 pts at halftime??

[smeagol]

tony parker is doing what pop wants or he would be benched
Let it go dude

[ballhog]

Spurs have no stinking defense. Why doesn't Pop change it up just a little. This game is going the way of the Mavs....Spurs can't keep up with this.

[ducks]

If he could finish...fucker has missed, and I am not joking, 11 layups in this series.

How many has Harris missed, and he has to go against TD?

he has been banged up all serries

I wished he made more but he is giving it his all and he is hurt
kori even said she was surprised he went soem games this series he could not walk the day before
those are facts not excuses

[SA210]

I don't care what anyone says, so far this is Pops fault.

We NEED INTERIOR DEFENSE!!!

Frickin' moron!!!

This is Dallas' pace 57-57

They can get a layup wheneverthe fuck they want.
We're gonna lose this fuckin' series playing Dallas' game!!

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!

[vsnba]

it is not time make changes he should day done first or second game fuck pop

[CubanMustGo]

Hello!

Can anyone tell me what is with Duncan? 28 pts at halftime??

He sucks. If he hit his FTs he'd have 33. :lol

[Nero]

We still have to see the Mavs 85% freethrow onslaught. If we don't see some bigs we're cooked.

[tetasfromtejas]

Because Pop refuses to play Spurs basketball. Defense first.

don't you find that to be odd? Pop all of a sudden can't play defense? :vomit:



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[Spurologist]

If he could finish...fucker has missed, and I am not joking, 11 layups in this series.

How many has Harris missed, and he has to go against TD?

you play the percentages but the misses are a concern. There's a guy down low that hasn't missed a field goal. A touch would be nice. manu needs to show up.

[ballhog]

Who would have thought....Spurs and Pistons on brink of elimination.

[Deb]

Hello!

Can anyone tell me what is with Duncan? 28 pts at halftime??
Duncan is a monster now. But Pop needs to get some defense going - he is bringing Tims game down right now

[ALVAREZ6]

Yeah I say fuck it.

Tim doesn't have many fouls, try putting him on Dirk and having Rasho on the center. Bowen on howard, Manu and Tony can intercahnge the Dallas PG's.

[CubanMustGo]

he has been banged up all serries

I wished he made more but he is giving it his all and he is hurt
kori even said she was surprised he went soem games this series he could not walk the day before
those are facts not excuses

Fine. He should QUIT TAKING SO MANY FUCKING SHOTS THEN!

[milkyway21]

This is karma for ST posters making fun of Detroit losing. Thanks guys.hey i was rooting for Detroit to win. I was disappointed they lost the game.

well, there's still games 6 &7. :D

[SA210]

START RASHO IN THE 2nd HALF.

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!

[ducks]

spurs can keep this up
they have the last 2 games in dallas

they just had a bad balance and lame calls at the end

spurs are atleast not behind at the half

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

tony parker is doing what pop wants or he would be benched
God it's ok to think outside staying within the lines...Parker is a great offensive weapon, but some Spurs fans need to take the blinders off....

Nash made a play that won game 1 against the Lakers and was quoted that D'Antoni didn't agree with his decision, "I wasn't gonna listen to him anyway" on the play...

IF Parker wants to step up, he needs to take what he can from his coach, but start thinking for himself while on the court...Look at HIS PLAYERS. I've seen some times where he skipped out on a higher percentage open look, for favor of running into the crowd... Parker needs to start getting out of that "he's only 23" mentality, if he wants to be elite...elite players conspire with the coach.

[ballhog]

These 2 teams are the most evenly matched of any in the playoffs. But we should be kicking their asses!!!

[austinfan]

Is Pop pissed at Peter Holt? PJ? Tim? Does he want someone to fire him so he can go start his wine business? This is some crazy-ass coaching going on.

[Mavs<Spurs]

That is because this is not the SPURS

Our guards do not have the towers in the lane backing them up anymore, they are getting beat off the dribble and there is no 7 footer at the basket watching their backs.

This team by the mad scientist Pop, is not the Spurs. WTF is wrong with POP!!!???

Fuck that asshole coach!!!

Who guards Dirk? Who guards Dirk? Who guards Dirk? Rasho? You want Nazr in here?

If Tim guards Dirk for very long at all, he will foul out! What do you think our chances are of winning a game down the stretch if Tim Duncan has fouled out of the game? I guess you think Rasho can guard Dirk out on the perimeter?

if you don't have anything intelligent to say, then shut up!

[Spurologist]

START RASHO IN THE 2nd HALF.

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!

won't happen. sorry

[beirmeistr]

It'd be nice if Tony lets the other players besides Duncan play some offense also. He wants to be a one-man show. And isn't it pitiful that the Little General can put in scumbags like Van Horn and Mbenga and Pop is afraid to use Raso and Mohammed?
No wonder barkley has given up on the Spurs.
Duncan is playing as well as I've ever seen him play but he needs help on the rebounding.

[aaronstampler]

he has been banged up all serries

I wished he made more but he is giving it his all and he is hurt
kori even said she was surprised he went soem games this series he could not walk the day before
those are facts not excuses


If he's too hurt to make layups and jump shots, perhaps he should try to set up his teammates and PASS THE BALL. He can give it to Tim, but it's like against his personal religion to give it to anyone else.

[J.T.]

We need some stops down the stretch. Tim is going to get 50 tonight, and Tony 30+. Now get Manu involved. Get the bench invovled. Stick it out to the end. 24 minutes to go.

Believe.

[SA210]

We need twin tower defense.

PERIOD!!

START RASHO!!

[Spurs Dynasty]

Not so bad. Tim will continue to play well, whenever he is on a roll like this, it goes all game. He will continue to pound inside and draw more fouls (if Spurs are smart). Manu or Tony will start to come on. Throw in a few Horry/Barry 3 pointers and we are good to go !!

[Deb]

START RASHO IN THE 2nd HALF.

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!
Agreed. We need to give it a try at least. We MUST keep the Mavs guards from going to the bucket at will. It is killing us.

[Streakyshooter08]

Wow... I am really amazed by the poor defense we play... I am wondering what's going on on Pops mind about that. He can't be happy woth the way we play...

[Spurologist]

The defense started going downhill when Nazr made a three pointer against the queens. Believe it.

[SA210]

We need twin tower defense.

PERIOD!!

START RASHO!!

[sanman53]

17 (Spurs) - (9) Mavs Free Throws
Should be a 20 FT quarter coming soon for the Mavs.

[MavsFanSinceDayOne]

spurs can keep this up
they have the last 2 games in dallas

they just had a bad balance and lame calls at the end

spurs are atleast not behind at the half

What lame calls? The Mavs are the ones on the negative end of the "lame calls". Twice the Spurs knocked the ball out of bounds when they knocked the ball out of the Mavs hands. And twice the officials awarded the ball to the Spurs. Now that's lame.

[bendmz]

somebody go find BRICK.......

[JoeChalupa]

We need a run.

[Deb]

Well, its about do or die time, guys.

DEFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE

[Manu20]

Spurs defense if frustrating to watch. :pctoss

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

The Spurs can really beat this team...they shouldn't worry about which individuals get theres.. and just play, let manu play as the first option as the result...but really, Spurs need to quit worrying if they can outscore the MAVS and just put them away in this game by doing what they've always done. DEFENSE...GOD WE NEED RASHO!

Everyone knows Spurs have the ability Beat DALLAS...come on.

[cheguevara]

We need 10 solid minutes of Keith Van Horn.

[aaronstampler]

you play the percentages but the misses are a concern. There's a guy down low that hasn't missed a field goal. A touch would be nice. manu needs to show up.


Um... he can't "show up" if he touches the ball once every 10 possessions. Tell it to Pop and Tony.

[Spurologist]

Barry is tp's backup for the rest of the half

[SA210]

Spurs defense if frustrating to watch. :pctoss
Because we don't have 2 7 footers gaurding the paint.

You know, Spurs basketball.

[Deb]

What lame calls? The Mavs are the ones on the negative end of the "lame calls". Twice the Spurs knocked the ball out of bounds when they knocked the ball out of the Mavs hands. And twice the officials awarded the ball to the Spurs. Now that's lame.
Read all the other posts, and don't zero in on this one. Nobody is blaming the refs this game. We are putting the blame on the Spurs defense. Make some comment about that, if you feel compelled to comment.

[SA210]

Start Rasho, fuckin' stubborn ass Pop!!

[Jimcs50]

Who guards Dirk? Who guards Dirk? Who guards Dirk? Rasho? You want Nazr in here?

!


BOWEN BOWEN BOWEN

Damn, you're an idiot

[NZHayden]

cm'on spurs

[1Parker1]

Barry is tp's backup for the rest of the half

Barry has 3 fouls and can't keep up with Harris/Howard.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Um... he can't "show up" if he touches the ball once every 10 possessions. Tell it to Pop and Tony.
Dude, Pop should use his memory that LAST year we won the championship with MANU as the 2nd/1st OPTION on OFFENSE?? His lovefest with Tony's tit for tat layups is killing us. He needs to curb it pronto. And every time he decides to go to manu for a five minute stretch..Manu's rhythm has been in a funk for half the games...

[Spurs Dynasty]

Nash? SHit, i think Dirk should have been MVP. This guy is a shooting machine.

[ALVAREZ6]

Come on Spurs.


Overcome these fuckin Mavs and show who really deserves to advance, despite all the BS.

Time to play lock down D, otherwise, it's just another Spurs loss.

[Spurologist]

Um... he can't "show up" if he touches the ball once every 10 possessions. Tell it to Pop and Tony.

Yes. I will tell them.

[SpursChampsIII]

As great a job as Pop has done in the past, he is getting ass-fucked badly...and it's because he's showing his ass. Hard-headed son of a bitch won't use the towers...I know, let's surprise the Mavs and go small, they won't expect me to do something so stupid! Our defenders CONTINUALLY letting Howard and Terry go right...SOMEBODY FUCKIN FIGURE THIS OUT!!! Duncan playing like a monster, but Pop is singlehandedly undoing it all. DUMB FUCK!

[blackbucket]

Manu needs to pull his head out of his ass too. Manu is better than this! He should be wreaking havoc on defense like Kobe just said. Manu needs to check himself. I know he hasn't had a "Manu" type year, but it may be ending tonight. Manu, look in the mirror and bring it!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Barry has 3 fouls and can't keep up with Harris/Howard.
Has Pop tried Beno ? on Harris yet?? he's young enough to keep up?? Or he just doesn't trust him?? I thought Pop said that Beno would be used when Defensive matchups weren't favorable to the older guys???

[Deb]

Start Rasho, fuckin' stubborn ass Pop!!
What must be going through Pop's mind. Don't you think he has to be trying to figure out a way to keep the D guards out of the paint. We haven't done it yet with this small ball, don't you think he would realize that? I don't get it
And dammit, Tim is having such a monster game. Give him some help Pop. :madrun

[JoeChalupa]

LET's GO!!

[Melmart1]

Bowen already has 3 fouls, peeps. How much longer can he guard Dirk?

[Spurologist]

defense

[milkyway21]

Is Pop pissed at Peter Holt? PJ? Tim? Does he want someone to fire him so he can go start his wine business? This is some crazy-ass coaching going on.i blame only Pop bec he invited Coach Nelson to watch the Spurs summer camp in Virgin Islands.

Nelson is still attached to Dallas' coaching staff ain't he?
Now all his 1000 game plays are exposed.:lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu needs to pull his head out of his ass too. Manu is better than this! He should be wreaking havoc on defense like Kobe just said. Manu needs to check himself. I know he hasn't had a "Manu" type year, but it may be ending tonight. Manu, look in the mirror and bring it!
I think Pop needs to go to him.

[MavsFanSinceDayOne]

Read all the other posts, and don't zero in on this one. Nobody is blaming the refs this game. We are putting the blame on the Spurs defense. Make some comment about that, if you feel compelled to comment.

No, I'm not blaming the refs. I'm just saying the Spurs are not getting anymore "lame" calls than the Mavs -- as someone here suggested.

[JoeChalupa]

I think the players play has a lot to do with it.

[Jimcs50]

Dallas has lead....what a surprise

[SA210]

Fuck you Pop for not starting Rasho you fucking stubborn asshole. The season is on the line you fuckin stubborn prick!

[aaronstampler]

More layups. Nothing ever changes.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Nash? SHit, i think Dirk should have been MVP. This guy is a shooting machine.
Are you joking? SCREW DIRK! TIM SHOULDA BEEN MVP 11/11 28 POINTS AT THE HALF???

Dirk and Duncan shoulda thought about playing like this in the regular season.

[ballhog]

Tony has Dirk's ass.

[BgT]

PLEASE, someone ban the fucking Mavs fans until the game is over!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

How come Pop doesn't play Beno on Harris??

[ballhog]

Nice late call by ref.

[aaronstampler]

More retard play from TP.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

WHAT THE FUCK IS MANU DOING!!?? 5 pts??

[ballhog]

Looks like Spurs will live and die with the small ball.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

WHAT THE FUCK IS MANU DOING!!?? 5 pts??
He should handle the point guard duties, he'll get better looks...and passes.

[1Parker1]

Ok, I say move Manu to PG and Parker as SG.

[Deb]

Manu missed a free throw? dammit

[CubanMustGo]

WHAT THE FUCK IS MANU DOING!!?? 5 pts??

missing FTs it looks like :depressed

[sanman53]

Did the Spurs crowd leave at haltime?

[BgT]

Bowen already has 3 fouls, peeps. How much longer can he guard Dirk?
That's the reason to put Duncan on Dirk soon and play with two centers.

[blackbucket]

WHAT THE FUCK IS MANU DOING!!?? 5 pts??


NOTHING. HE IS MISSING IN ACTION

[Deb]

Well, it has started again - Dallas guards not being defended

[ducks]

yes spurs shooting 62% is terrible


quick bench tp

[ballhog]

Dirk missed one!!!

[J.T.]

Finally a Dirk miss. God damn.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Tim is 11-11. So, going to Tim seems like it is resulting in a high percentage shot. Anybody else got similar numbers and has been as productive as Tim?

Answer: no.

If we can score every time that Tim shoots and get their forwards/centers in foul trouble, then we should do that.

Pop has won 3 titles, including last year. This season we have the best regular season that we have ever had. Before we start jumping to fire Pop threads, you might want to think about those two facts.

Based upon those two facts, Pop seems to be a pretty good coach, probably a better coach than any of us. If he thinks that Rasho is not fast enough to guard Dirk, he might very well be right. You may believe that Rasho is lightening fast and can cover Dirk well. That is your faith and contention. I don't share it. What does he run the 40 in? Do you really want Dirk to take 100 free throws? Because it most assuredly would be the result of putting Rasho out on Dirk.

Tim and Robert have played together soon. Since that is not big enough for your preference, you must want Rasho or Nazr. Since Tim can't guard Dirk without getting in serious foul trouble quickly, Rasho or Nazr must guard Dirk or a guard like Harris or a small forward like Howard if we put in a big.

Who does the second big (ie bigger than Oberto or Horry since they are not big enough based upon your posts) guard?

Until you answer that question satisfactorily, you would be wise to limit your criticism of Pop.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Mavs aren't going away...Pop you need to adjust the defensive lineup

[blackbucket]

There has been a Manu sighting!

[Nero]

Oh yes, Manu needs to score more. That's our big problem.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Great Manu's missing his free throws... We got his evil twin to show up.

[aaronstampler]

Dirk's the only guy on their team who even shoots the ball. The other guys drive. You would think we could figure this out.

[bonesinaz]

tied 64

[ducks]

check that 63% shooting

quick bench the point guard he sucks

[J.T.]

Findog!!

[aaronstampler]

It took 3 mins for us to get our first stop.

[bonesinaz]

TD now getting others involved. Nice J by Fin.

[ducks]

spurs also have twice as many assist as mavs

[ballhog]

Finley should have passed that one.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

check that 63% shooting

quick bench the point guard he sucks
Whatever...Individual stats mean nothing when the scoreboard doesn't say we're winning...the 63 % guy should try to set up the guy who's 100 % so far.

[bonesinaz]

Tp!!!!!!

[J.T.]

Parker with the floater!!

[ballhog]

Parker with teardrop. spurs lead 68-66

[strangeweather]

check that 63% shooting

quick bench the point guard he sucks

Jesus, you're whiny.

[Nero]

Mavs are going at Finley.

[SuperManu!!!]

check that 63% shooting

quick bench the point guard he sucks

Ducks...Tony can take a dump on you that you will still love it, don't ya?

[sanman53]

Dang crap! DEFENSE!

[J.T.]

Keep drawing fouls on them Tim, keep drawing fouls.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Somebody MURDER Jason TERRY!

[ballhog]

That's it Tim...foul out those big boys.

[ducks]

spurs d is the problem not their fucking o

[Nero]

It's not Terry. It's whoever Finley is guarding. I've counted 2/2 drives from Dirk. 1 miss from Howard, 1 layup. 1 layup for Terry and 1 shot.

[bonesinaz]

Gino!!!!!!!

[strangeweather]

Manu!!!!!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Missed Jumpers lead to bad Defense.

[J.T.]

Manu behind the back!! God have I missed that shot!!

[bendmz]

manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[ballhog]

Sweet move Manu!!!

[spursparker9]

go go go!

[Leetonidas]

Wow Manu, wow...

[sanman53]

"Josh Howard, that one's for you!" WOAI announcer, LOL

[Nero]

Terry schooled Finley again. Luckily Tim was there to help.

[Deb]

Manu behind the back!! God have I missed that shot!!
Yep, need to get back to Spurs basketball

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Great... if Manu fires up.. the whole team does..

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Leave Manu in 'till the end of the game.

[ducks]

5:58 SA - M. Ginobili drives to the hoop for a layup. Assist: T. Parker

[JoeChalupa]

Play smart

[Budkin]

WE ARE NOT GOING TO GET STOPS WITHOUT ANOTHER BIG.... please Pop!!!

[SA Gunslinger]

That might ignite it! What a move by Manu!?!

[Deb]

Great... if Manu fires up.. the whole team does..
Damn right, and AJ knows that. He's played us like a fine fiddle this whole series.

[CubanMustGo]

Three fouls on Terry ... would like to see a fourth (fifth and sixth would be OK, too)

[ducks]

manu needs 10 more points for spurs to win

[BgT]

Until you answer that question satisfactorily, you would be wise to limit your criticism of Pop.
Time is running out and we are 3-1 down. This is no place for essays like that. Our defense has never been so bad in last seasons and we have never played without second center for 48 minutes / game. Just add those two things together and tell me what you get. We should at least TRY this, or else we would never know. WE HAVE NO CHOICE!
Just a quick note, Tim has 1 foul so far, so he could stay on Dirk for long enough for us to see how the USUAL Spurs work!

[strangeweather]

Big 3: 59
Rest of team: 11

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Seriously Manu is the key...we need to dig down to our Roots of last year's run.

[Spurologist]

This is my last post until the end of the game.


SpURS WiLL WiN ThIS GaME

[JoeChalupa]

Terry and Harris will tear it up the bigs with their open shots

[Leetonidas]

Shit, Oberto does pretty good on Dirk. Another big is what we need. Seriously Pop, we can't win with small ball through the game, only small parts. Defense is important.

[blackbucket]

manu needs 10 more points for spurs to win

Spurs need at least 1 more pt than the Mavs

[SuperManu!!!]

I wouldnt be surprised if Pop benched manu

[cheguevara]

manu needs 10 more points for spurs to win

nah we need 6 more blocks+steals+turnover on dallas and we win. count them

[ducks]

spurs are ahead why do they need stops?

[themvp]

GO SPURS GO

Just win the game please.

[CubanMustGo]

5:58 SA - M. Ginobili drives to the hoop for a layup. Assist: T. Parker

He should keep it up.

He now has one more assist than Tim Duncan. :madrun

[JoeChalupa]

No turn overs

[cheguevara]

spurs are ahead why do they need stops?

ahead by 1 genius. that's nothing

[Vingianx]

call him "Manu the Sickness"

[J.T.]

Findog!!

[sanman53]

62-55 % shooting from both teams, WOW!

[Extra Stout]

This lineup may be all Pop has left in the holster, but the Spurs cannot win the series this way.

Which means they cannot win the series. They're not the Suns.

Time to get younger.

[ballhog]

Howard just shoved Manu out of the way. Asshole.

[JoeChalupa]

Young enough..just need to execute.

[J.T.]

Tony!!!

[Vingianx]

stupid Fags eerrrr i mean Mavs

[milkyway21]

this is not good. Everytime we made a shot they answers back

why not try some 3s?

[mrpach]

Spurs need at least 1 more pt than the Mavs

now thats wisdom

[Nero]

Bowen comes in for his automatic foul. He's useless in this type of game. The only type of good D are steals and blocks with it being called so tight.

[ducks]

spurs are also outrebounding the mavs

but small ball spurs can not rebound
spur fan

[Mavs<Spurs]

In a sentence: matchup problem is why we can't put 2 bigs (other than Oberto or Horry ) out on the floor.

Yeah, our defense stinks, but matchup problems might make it worse.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Pop takes out Manu?

[JoeChalupa]

In a sentence: matchup problem is why we can't put 2 bigs (other than Oberto or Horry ) out on the floor.

Yeah, our defense stinks, but matchup problems might make it worse.

I concur.

[Leetonidas]

Tim STILL on fire!

[J.T.]

Duncan And 1!

[strangeweather]

Timmy with the And-1!

[Mavs<Spurs]

Offense!!!

Offense!!!

Offense!!!

[CubanMustGo]

Just hit the got dammed FT Tim ...

[Vingianx]

its the Tim MAN

[bonesinaz]

77-71 Spurs

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Defensive stops=Championships

[ballhog]

The Perfect Storm

[bonesinaz]

Fin with a block!!

[spursparker9]

go spurs go!!!

[strangeweather]

Yeah, our defense stinks, but matchup problems might make it worse.

Especially when Rasho and Nazr would quickly have as many fouls as the Mavs centers.

[J.T.]

Airrrrrrrrrrball!

[ducks]

see spurs are up by 5 now




why can the spurs not win this way?

they have not been close to winning the last 2 games
just got bad breaks at the end

they will win tonight this way


you of little faith

[sanman53]

Is Stern at the game tonight?

[J.T.]

Parker hits his FTs, money.

[BgT]

In a sentence: matchup problem is why we can't put 2 bigs (other than Oberto or Horry ) out on the floor.

Yeah, our defense stinks, but matchup problems might make it worse.
We already have matchup problems right now, at this moment. With only one big out there. While I agree there could be another matchup problem, it could be a "nicer" one, but it would solve some problems we have for sure.

[ballhog]

I love the call!!!!

[bonesinaz]

TP!!!!!!!Spurs by 10.

[Leetonidas]

Spurs push it to 10!

[J.T.]

Parker with the steal and layup! YES!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Come on Spurs!!

[strangeweather]

81-71!!!!!1!!!111

[JoeChalupa]

That's what I'm talkin' about!!!!

[Vingianx]

put your fists in the air bitches cus we ain't going out like chumps

[Jimcs50]

ducks, I am in love with your man!!!!

[Manu20]

Parker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

WOO!! Run away with it guys!

[cheguevara]

nah we need 6 more blocks+steals+turnover on dallas and we win. count them

2 stops!!!!

4 to go

[exstatic]

Gee, I wish Parker would pass more. :rolleyes

[yeahone]

go spurs go

[ducks]

Build The Lead

No Nve

[ShoogarBear]

H-e-l-l Yeah!!