Official Game Blog: Spurs vs Clippers 12/11/06

[Kori Ellis]

Rebound.
Take care of the basketball.
Less Finley.

[Kori Ellis]

*Hopefully Finley will now break out with a 20 point game*

[G-Money]

good luck

[ATX Spur]

Are we gonna do this thing or what? :makemyday

[MannyIsGod]

Manu starting again, which should have been an expected knee jerk reaction by Pop. HOWEVER, What I want to see is whether or not Finley is the first 2/3 off the bench. I hope like hell its Barry and I hope Finley is even behind Beno in the rotation.

Also, Elson is apparently starting. Interesting.

[Kori Ellis]

Manu starting again, which should have been an expected knee jerk reaction by Pop. HOWEVER, What I want to see is whether or not Finley is the first 2/3 off the bench. I hope like hell its Barry and I hope Finley is even behind Beno in the rotation.

Also, Elson is apparently starting. Interesting.

Oberto has been playing poorly (offensively) lately. It will interesting to see how he does defensively against Kaman/Brand.

Yeah, Fin better not be the first swingman off the bench.

[slayermin]

No Kaman or Maggette.

[Kori Ellis]

No Kaman or Maggette.

That should make it easier. :)

[Spurologist]

No Kaman or Maggette.

greater chance for pop to implement his small ball style of game.

yep. Small ball.

[phyzik]

Woot!! Franco starting! Be interesting to see how he does.

[ATX Spur]

Utah up 61-49 on the Mavs :ihit

[phyzik]

Manu being funny on the sideline chewing/sniffing his shoes while stretching :lol

[ShoogarBear]

Elson with another Nazr impression.

[easjer]

Huh. Interesting choice moving away from Oberto. Permanent?

[MannyIsGod]

Manu's 3 point shooting seems to be much better since he came back from the injury. I'm guessing its because he has more of his legs under him.

[MannyIsGod]

Elson with another Nazr impression.Nazr never ran the court like that nor did he ever make the pass Elson made.

[slayermin]

Guys look sharp. I'm liking this.

[easjer]

REbounding looks better to begin with.

[MannyIsGod]

Nor did Nazr ever move his feet that well.

[easjer]

Nice charge, Francisco.

[easjer]

Better ball movement too.

[MannyIsGod]

One thing is absolutely clear. With Elson in the starting lineup the Spurs are going to RUN RUN RUN.

[easjer]

is that good or bad?

[RashoFan]

Just as long as they WIN WIN WIN

[tim_duncan_fan]

tim will get a triple double

[RashoFan]

is that good or bad?
Good for the Spurs...they are athletes...bad for me....I am outta shape :D

[easjer]

:lol

[Que Gee]

That Was Deeeep

[easjer]

Damn, the threes are looking good tonight.

[MannyIsGod]

Barry the first swingman off the bench. It appears Finley may have finaly been burried. I hope he can come around soon, but I'm glad Pop is finally altering the rotation.

[ATX Spur]

Bones! Good to see him ahead in the queue.

[phyzik]

damn that was a long 3 by Barry

[ShoogarBear]

Manu's 3 point shooting seems to be much better since he came back from the injury. I'm guessing its because he has more of his legs under him.MannyIsJoeTheismann.

[RashoFan]

BTW if anyone is interested...Bears just scored against SL 3rd quarter 3:31 left Bears 28 to SL 13.


I know this belongs int the NFL Forum....

[easjer]

Will TD sitting hurt the Spurs?

[MannyIsGod]

MannyIsJoeTheismann.:lmao

"Where else would they be"

[Tek_XX]

a repeat of last night??

[ShoogarBear]

Nazr never ran the court like that nor did he ever make the pass Elson made.Blahblahblah, I was only talking about the blocked shot.

Elson is a man of many impressions. He can also do a little David Robinson. He's the Rich Little of centers.

[MannyIsGod]

This is the most active I've seen the Spurs on a 2nd of a back to back in awhile.

[DieMrBond]

Does Timmy really have 6 assists already? and elson 3?

[MannyIsGod]

Blahblahblah, I was only talking about the blocked shot.

Elson is a man of many impressions. He can also do a little David Robinson. He's the Rich Little of centers.Yeah yeah bitch. SOME OF US don't like to compare current Spurs to Nazr lightly. God damn.

[ShoogarBear]

Good for the Spurs...they are athletes...bad for me....I am outta shape :DA little aerobics and you can be ElsonFan.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

I think Pop got on Barry about not shooting. He's letting it fly from where ever tongiht.

[ShoogarBear]

Holy shit, Barry driving hard down the lane!

[MannyIsGod]

I love when Brent penetrates like that.

[easjer]

I love Barry's play so far tonight.

[MannyIsGod]

Holy shit, Barry driving hard down the lane!He can get that shot a lot more than he looks for it. Its a damn shame.

[ShoogarBear]

I love when Brent penetrates like that.So does whottt . . . :lol

[1Parker1]

I love when Brent penetrates like that.


:wow :wow

[MannyIsGod]

Are the Clippers just that bad at defense or can the Spurs really be this good?

[1Parker1]

So does whottt . . . :lol

:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao

You're both fucked in the head.

[Solid D]

Terrific! Brent is actually shooting some short and mid-range shots again! Less predictable that way.

[ducks]

I think the loss last night has helped the spurs
they are atleast playing on a back to back game now

[easjer]

I think they are missing a lot with Kamen out.

Horry is not suited up - might we see Butler?

[ShoogarBear]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!

Even Oberto busting moves!

[Texas_Ranger]

Does Timmy really have 6 assists already? and elson 3?


Yes. :fro

[phyzik]

Pop must have threatened physical pain to the whole team, they are playing hard right now, just need some more shots to fall.

[MannyIsGod]

Pop busted out the Serbian last night.

[Solid D]

Sweet fade-away by Oberto. Then a nice 3 on 2 with Barry running the middle. Beno to the line!

[angel_luv]

Shoot, I accidently jinxed Beno.

[MannyIsGod]

First quater is gone with no Finely. He may have finally done it.

[easjer]

The LA announcers were even talking about how badly Pop laid into the team last night. Must have been pretty ugly.

[Solid D]

Spurs set up in a zone. Give up a 2nd chance bucket, couldn't get to the reb.

Nice upfake by Elson. 2 shots. Both good with 1.5 left in 1st.

[Tek_XX]

wtf rebounding will be the death of us.

[MannyIsGod]

Elson has been extremely active. This guy needs to be on the court.

[easjer]

Spoke too soon, Manny.

:lol

[phyzik]

Beno with the impressive pass to Elson, like Sean said, I even thought it was going to Manu.

[ATX Spur]

*all eyes on Finley*

[MannyIsGod]

I hate the zone. The Spurs are such a horribly rebounding team as it is. When you put them in zone its just worse.

[Tek_XX]

finley misses again hehehehe

[angel_luv]

Bill Land and Sean talking about the solid season Beno is having.
Sean said coaches like to jump on him when he makes mistakes because they see his potential.

[ducks]

Latest Plays
:01.5 SA - M. Finley enters game for M. Ginobili

[easjer]

I'm pleased that they improved the lead with Tim on the bench. Good sign.

[MannyIsGod]

First quater is gone with no Finely. He may have finally done it.You need to STFU man.

[Texas_Ranger]

Finley's in the game. Oh shit.

[MannyIsGod]

Bill Land and Sean talking about the solid season Beno is having.
Sean said coaches like to jump on him when he makes mistakes because they see his potential.Translation : Beno is lazy.

[1Parker1]

Damn, Utah killing the Mavs. Are the Jazz for real this season? :wow

[ducks]

:00.0 End of 1st Quarter
:00.9 SA - B. Barry steals the ball from P. Davis
:01.5 SA - F. Elson hit the second free throw
:01.5 SA - M. Finley enters game for M. Ginobili

[MannyIsGod]

I want to the Spurs to trade away all of their white guys so I can see who Angel Luv picks to be her #1 Spur then.

[Manu20]

:wow Duncan with 6 assists in the 1st Q.

[MannyIsGod]

Damn, Utah killing the Mavs. Are the Jazz for real this season? :wowBoozer is incredible. He's playing awesome.

[easjer]

Damn, Utah killing the Mavs. Are the Jazz for real this season? :wow


I am really sort of afraid so. They've handily beaten the two teams considered to be the best in the West - time to take them seriously. Of course, they've been bitten hard by the injury bug in the past . . .

[RashoFan]

A little aerobics and you can be ElsonFan.
NEVER!!!! I would chose death over a change in screen name....








:lol

[ducks]

I wish the spurs went after boozer last season
boozer + duncan and tp=greatness

[ShoogarBear]

Clip TV interviewing DRob.

[MannyIsGod]

WTF? Elson forgets he's not Robinson.

[easjer]

It's been fun to watch David again. I miss him.

:depressed

[ShoogarBear]

And the Bank! Without hesitation even!

[Mr. Body]

Damn, Utah killing the Mavs. Are the Jazz for real this season? :wow

Yes. I think that was decided about 10 games ago.

[angel_luv]

I want to the Spurs to trade away all of their white guys so I can see who Angel Luv picks to be her #1 Spur then.

Timmy. Iron Kids Bread team can stay now. :)

[MannyIsGod]

Elson says "STFU Manny"

[phyzik]

Oh come on Brent, show us the Dunk champion, not some lame vanilla dunk :lol

[ShoogarBear]

Elson with a DRob-ish move there.

[phyzik]

LOL, Cassell getting tripped and popped in the head with the ball. Im surprised no tech..... Staples center :rolleyes

[Mr. Body]

10:07 SA - B. Barry drives to the hoop for a dunk. Assist: B. Udrih
10:10 SA - B. Barry steals the ball from S. Cassell


How did Barry manage to steal it, get it to Beno, get it back, and then dunk it, all in 3 seconds?

[ShoogarBear]

Cassell has still not quite mastered the gravity we have on this planet.

[easjer]

:lol at Sam Cassell owning himself.

[MannyIsGod]

God, Finley can't get a break. That fucking ball was nearly all the way down.

[ATX Spur]

Mobley's 1-6

[RashoFan]

It's been fun to watch David again. I miss him.

:depressed
I agree with you...David is the greatest!!! I miss him more than I miss Rasho and I miss Rasho ALOT!!!!

[MannyIsGod]

How did Barry manage to steal it, get it to Beno, get it back, and then dunk it, all in 3 seconds?Super White Boy Powers!


GOD DAMN! The new ball SUCKS.

[1Parker1]

Man, hopefully Finley will revert back to his old self once the old basketballs come back...

[ATX Spur]

How did Barry manage to steal it, get it to Beno, get it back, and then dunk it, all in 3 seconds?

B/c that's how he rolls.

[RashoFan]

Cassell has still not quite mastered the gravity we have on this planet.
:lmao

[Tek_XX]

do we have to sit thru a 1 for 10 finley performance again.

[phyzik]

God, Finley can't get a break. That fucking ball was nearly all the way down.

Yeah, he definately got robbed on that shot, It was more than half-way in the cylinder it seemed.

[angel_luv]

I agree with you...David is the greatest!!! I miss him more than I miss Rasho and I miss Rasho ALOT!!!!

I miss Rasho too.

I'd like to meet David Robinson.

[ducks]

God, Finley can't get a break. That fucking ball was nearly all the way down.

alot of mike's shots have been in and out

[angel_luv]

Beno and Tony on the court together. This will be fun. :)

[ducks]

do we have to sit thru a 1 for 10 finley performance again.
no you can cheer for another team

[MannyIsGod]

Finley can't shoot it any better than that last shot. He just got screwed.

[RashoFan]

I miss Rasho too.

I'd like to meet David Robinson.
Hi Sis!!!! :spin
I have had the chance to exchange hello with him...once. Would love to talk Navy with him sometime. :drunk

[easjer]

Gotta say, Pop's rocking the hair this year. And the more casual clothes are working for him.

Also, Sean Elliot trying to give Pop bunny ears was awesome! Wish we could hear them instead of the LA broadcast.

[angel_luv]

They let our Spurs out of the Staple Center broom closet.
I think that's where this team was last night. :lol

[ducks]

dallas has scored 6 points in the fourth quarter
DIRK IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CLUTCH


LOL

[phyzik]

Anyone think Mike is still bitter about "leaving" the Spurs?

[phyzik]

Here comes the Red Rocket.

Still waiting for a Seanism Gem....

[Tek_XX]

no you can cheer for another team

go teach your boy to shoot the ball

[angel_luv]

Ralph Mouse is in. :lol

[easjer]

Gorgeous shot by Timmy, followed by lovely freethrow. I love to see it. Just beautiful, man.

[Texas_Ranger]

Timmy's on fire

[ShoogarBear]

Y'know, I usually think Eva is aight, but tonight she is SMOKIN'.

[DieMrBond]

Man, hopefully Finley will revert back to his old self once the old basketballs come back...

Yeah, but hopefully Barry doesnt resort to how he was shooting... (or worse than his current hot streak)

[phyzik]

Duncan showing his '99 self it seems.

[phxspurfan]

bad miss from 26' by fin

[ShoogarBear]

Well, it's official. The Clips are no longer the best team in LA. It was fun while it lasted.

[MannyIsGod]

It pains me to watch Finley miss. I want him to hit his shots so bad.

[dav4463]

I love nights when Spurs are winning and mavs are losing! Keep it up, Spurs.....

[phxspurfan]

yeah what happened? i get drunk one night and spurs lose to the kobe-ers?

[ducks]

mike just needs to keep shooting

[easjer]

Didn't get a good look, was that really a foul by Timmy? Didn't look like out of the corner of my eye.

[RashoFan]

be back later...got to load some updates...

[ATX Spur]

Ralph the Motorcycle Mouse?

[MannyIsGod]

Gorgeous shot by Timmy, followed by lovely freethrow. I love to see it. Just beautiful, man.We do not use words like gorgeous or lovely (especially lovely) in the game blog. It is unethical.

[phyzik]

yeah what happened? i get drunk one night and spurs lose to the kobe-ers?

I think they lost because I offered to bet someone (they didn't accept, thank god). I NEVER bet because of that reason... I just got so high on how well the Spurs where playing in the previous 3 games. :oops

[easjer]

Sorry, but it was wonderful to watch. That's why I fucking love watching Tim Duncan.

[ducks]

spurs would have blown out the lakers last night if they played like this

[Tek_XX]

mike just needs to keep shooting

ugh no

i think right now he needs to stop shooting.

[angel_luv]

Ralph the Motorcycle Mouse?

Ralph Malph- my bad. From Happy Days.

http://www.tvland.com/shows/happydays/character6.jhtml

[ducks]

ugh no

i think right now he needs to stop shooting.

glad you are not the coach
when he is on the court and he passes a open shot it hurts the o

you take the open shot

[easjer]

Need to continue taking care of the ball here. Too many turnovers in that stretch.

[MannyIsGod]

ugh no

i think right now he needs to stop shooting.Thats ridiculous.

[ShoogarBear]

Mavs tonight: 25 for 67 37% :wow

7 assists on 25 FGM :lmao

[Fabbs]

It pains me to watch Finley miss. I want him to hit his shots so bad.
have you thought of writing him and telling him how you feel?

[MannyIsGod]

I wonder if Bruce lowballed Manu to get the Hallmark gig.

[ATX Spur]

Ralph Malph- my bad. From Happy Days.

http://www.tvland.com/shows/happydays/character6.jhtml

Haha. No pop culture references unturned. :fro

[Leetonidas]

have you thought of writing him and telling him how you feel?
:lol

[Tek_XX]

glad you are not the coach
when he is on the court and he passes a open shot it hurts the o

you take the open shot

oh yeah i see your point, he can take the shot and miss.....how does that help the offense again : :spin

[ATX Spur]

Final. Utah 101 - Dallas 79

[ducks]

oh yeah i see your point, he can take the shot and miss.....how does that help the offense again : :spin

duncan gets the rebound and dunks it :clap

[MannyIsGod]

Ok, Hester is flat out insane.

[MannyIsGod]

That was my token NFL post

[Sam]

Bonner hustling all over the floor and actually blocking out on the boards. Loving the big screens he's setting for our guys. Now if we could just get his shot going.

[angel_luv]

Final. Utah 101 - Dallas 79


:clap

[phyzik]

Thats ridiculous.

:tu Funny how people easily forget how he did during the second half of last season and during the playoffs. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt at least until February.

[ducks]

oh yeah i see your point, he can take the shot and miss.....how does that help the offense again : :spin

see he passes the shot up and forces tp or another player to force a shot off with time the shot clokc at 1
mike's shot has a better chance of going in then another player forcing a shot at the end of the 24 second clock

[Tek_XX]

duncan gets the rebound and dunks it :clap

So you're saying the spurs get a rebound??

[angel_luv]

Nice shot Parker.

[ducks]

So you're saying the spurs get a rebound??
SPURS ARE OUTREBOUNDING THE CLIPPERS TONIGHT :ihit

[phyzik]

DAMN!! Finley cant fucking buy a basket!!!

[easjer]

Oh, Fin. How sad. Poor man.

[angel_luv]

Geesh Fin! I thought he had that one.

[phyzik]

At least he's 88% FT, no one can complain about that.

[ducks]

mike finley has 3 rebounds tonight

[angel_luv]

Is it the new ball that is causing Finley so many issues?

[easjer]

He can't even buy one. It's not like they are all terrible decision shots - they've looked pretty good leaving his hands and then poof. It's like the rims are engaged in a conspiracy against him.

[Tek_XX]

mike finley has 3 rebounds tonight

you're searching

are you an adviser to pop??

[Nero]

glad you are not the coach
when he is on the court and he passes a open shot it hurts the o

you take the open shot

Option #3: Sit the fuck down

[angel_luv]

Beno sighting. :)

[Tek_XX]

Is it the new ball that is causing Finley so many issues?

no

[easjer]

Nice recovery by Gino, unfortunate foul by Oberto. Too bad, it would've been a nice offensive board.

[angel_luv]

Smeagol Cassell.

[phyzik]

that ball cant fucking leave soon enough. Thats TWICE in the game it has almost settled on top of the rim plate for no fucking apparent reason.

[angel_luv]

no


I am just curious to see if his shots start falling once the old ball is back.

[ShoogarBear]

Barry :lmao :lmao :lmao

[angel_luv]

That is the way to go for a 2 for 1

Way to go Barry.

[ducks]

no
:nope

[easjer]

Lovely, Barry!

I mean, hell yeah, dawg!

[ATX Spur]

Barry for three!

[ducks]

bad way to end the quarter

[ducks]

nice barry

[Sam]

mike finley has 3 rebounds tonight
And Bonner's got 2 in 3 minutes...give me a break. I think I might be able to get a rebound.

[ShoogarBear]

Lovely, Barry!

I mean, hell yeah, dawg!:rollin

[Tek_XX]

I am just curious to see if his shots start falling once the old ball is back.

It's gotta be mental, i don't think the other players are having to many problems making the ball go down.

[ducks]

lead is 17 PATHETIC END if quarter
lead should have been over 20

[Mr. Body]

Where would we be this season without Barry and Oberto stepping up from last season?

[loveforthegame]

It's frustrating cause he's taking good shots for the most part. It would fuck with anyone's mind to see your shot go half way down only to bounce out time and time again.

[Tek_XX]

lead is 17 PATHETIC END if quarter
lead should have been over 20

not satisfied, go root for another team.

[ducks]

And Bonner's got 2 in 3 minutes...give me a break. I think I might be able to get a rebound.
MIKE IS NOT FORCING SHOTS
PEOPLE NEED TO CHILL

[phyzik]

It's gotta be mental, i don't think the other players are having to many problems making the ball go down.

I agree its mostly mental... but there have been SO many shots he has taken that should have gone in and just had a weird bounce-out.... it makes one wonder if its just the specific way he releases that the ball just doesn't like.

Either way, I'm not making excuses for him, he needs to get his shit together.... and he has plenty of time to do it as far as I'm concerned.

[ducks]

not satisfied, go root for another team.

been a die hard spur fan
can not root for another team

[ducks]

Where would we be this season without Barry and Oberto stepping up from last season?

spurs would be off to their slow start and spur fans would be bitching
wanting a trade
oh wait they are still bitching and wanting to get rid of a guy who was CLUTCH in playoffs last year
mike finley

[Tek_XX]

MIKE IS NOT FORCING SHOTS
PEOPLE NEED TO CHILL

At least "forcing shots" would be an excuse for missing them

[dimsah]

not satisfied, go root for another team.That's a hell of a thing to say. They didn't close out the quarter well, and they gave the Clips some confidence going in at half.

[ducks]

I agree its mostly mental... but there have been SO many shots he has taken that should have gone in and just had a weird bounce-out.... it makes one wonder if its just the specific way he releases that the ball just doesn't like.

Either way, I'm not making excuses for him, he needs to get his shit together.... and he has plenty of time to do it as far as I'm concerned.

since most of his misses are in and out
I think it is the ball
:ihit :ihit
change the ball and jan 1 his % is going to skyrocket and spur fans will suck is cock

[dimsah]

what are the odds the Spurs free throw % drops dramatically after the ball is switched back?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

that was so sad earlier. How one second Finley is contemplating dunking the ball, and then 3 seconds later is face down on the ground.

[Tek_XX]

since most of his misses are in and out
I think it is the ball
:ihit :ihit
change the ball and jan 1 his % is going to skyrocket and spur fans will suck is cock

what flavor is that kool-Aid

This ball is getting blamed for so much shit, quit making excuses for his sorry ass. No one else is having the problems shooting this ball

[easjer]

I don't think simply switching back will make it better - it's going to some time to readjust. Not as much as with the new ball, after all, they know how to play with the old ball, but you can't blame the ball for all of this, I don't think.

It's not a magical cure all - or if it is, we should be worried for people shooting well, like Barry, as previously mentioned.

[Solid D]

Boston has b2b games Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Not much time to adjust to the new old ball.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Finley will resurface

[dimsah]

The ball can be blamed for plenty. Have you ever seen so many strange things happen in a basketball game? How many times this year have some of you seen the ball get stuck between the rim and the backboard? I use to see that 2 or 3 times a year until this new ball, and now I've seen it at least 5 times within the last two weeks. Look how many dunks are being missed. How the ball bounces 3, 4, and 5 times before going in.

[ducks]

what flavor is that kool-Aid

This ball is getting blamed for so much shit, quit making excuses for his sorry ass. No one else is having the problems shooting this ball

what did you think of him last year in the playoffs

[ShoogarBear]

Boston has b2b games Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Not much time to adjust to the new old ball.:lmao

Not much time to party, either.

[ducks]

poor doc rivers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tek_XX]

Finley will resurface

Out of your ass

[ducks]

Out of your ass
atleast he has an ass not a pussy like you

[Tek_XX]

what did you think of him last year in the playoffs

About the same i thought of him 5 years ago, boy that mofo can make some shots. So what does that have to do with today, or the last month?

[Solid D]

:lmao

Not much time to party, either.

:lol True.

[phyzik]

what flavor is that kool-Aid

This ball is getting blamed for so much shit, quit making excuses for his sorry ass. No one else is having the problems shooting this ball

so..... if no one else is having problems with the ball.... why are they changing it again???

Because Finley doesn't shoot well with it??? I doubt he has that much pull with the players union.

[Nero]

Hahahaha, Livingston Missed The Trey! Yeeeha!

[Nero]

Tim Duncannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! Welcome To Tejas!!

[Tek_XX]

so..... if no one else is having problems with the ball.... why are they changing it again???

Because Finley doesn't shoot well with it??? I doubt it.

yeah thats correct, it has nothing to do with finley.

[easjer]

certainly there are issues with the ball, but everything that gets blamed on it is probably inaccurate. I'm glad they are going back, I thought they were wrong to go forward with it. But every missed shot is suddenly because of the ball. Half the turnovers are attributed to the ball, when it's really more like sloppy ball handling. Missed dunks or easy layups that should have been followed through on are blamed on the ball.

It's got issues, but not that many - it's become a scapegoat for bad play.

[ATX Spur]

Duncan's 6-6. :elephant

[Kori Ellis]

ce But every missed shot is suddenly because of the ball. Half the turnovers are attributed to the ball, when it's really more like sloppy ball handling. Missed dunks or easy layups that should have been followed through on are blamed on the ball.

It's got issues, but not that many - it's become a scapegoat for bad play.

I agree. And I'm sick of the announcers talking about it.

I also think the main reason they are going back is because of the players getting cut by it, moreso than complaining that it's sticky/slippery/bounces wrong etc.

[ATX Spur]

Duncan's 6-6. :elephant

Fuck, I jinxed him. :downspin:

[phxspurfan]

hilarious shot of elton brand and the camera man goes for a closeup as the trainer takes off his shorts...

announcer 1: "ohh boy!"
announcer 2: "now we know a lot more about elton brand than we ever wanted to know!"

[phyzik]

yeah thats correct, it has nothing to do with finley.

You missed the point.... you said no one else is having trouble.... its freaking obvious thats not the case.

I will agree with you about Finley if he is still playing the same come playoff time. You so adamantly state Finley needs to go.... What happens *WHEN* (not if) he starts playing like he did during the second half of last season and on through the playoffs.... He is hardly the reason Spurs are losing games right now.

[Solid D]

The Spurs come out flat in the 3rd again. Lead down to 13 following a fast break after a sloppy, forced post entry by TP.

[phxspurfan]

manu saves the ball from going out, slices through 2 defender and lays it up softly over aaron williams

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

manu saves the ball from going out, slices through 2 defender and lays it up softly over aaron williams
He looked like a football player on that play.

[Tek_XX]

Needless to say the Lakers are the better L.A. team.

[Fabbs]

Hey Kori,

Elson just passed the 20 minute mark. :blah
Why the hell is Barry on the bench?

[ATX Spur]

Gino with 18!

[phyzik]

I agree. And I'm sick of the announcers talking about it.

I also think the main reason they are going back is because of the players getting cut by it, moreso than complaining that it's sticky/slippery/bounces wrong etc.


Yes, thats the reason they are going back but it was also the only thing that would force the NBA to do the switch, the players have complained about other things since it was introduced. The cuts on the hands is just the means to an end.

[Kori Ellis]

Hey Kori,

Elson just passed the 20 minute mark. :blah
Why the hell is Barry on the bench?

You know Horry is in street clothes tonight, right? So either Elson or Oberto will get more minutes than normal.

[angel_luv]

Gino and Tony- holy cow!

[ShoogarBear]

Hokey Smokes that was sweet.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu to Parker with an amazing finish

[phxspurfan]

methinks the spurs are in the clippers' heads. celtics-style

[Kori Ellis]

Hopefully the starters can rest the whole 4th quarter. They have another back to back on Wed/Thurs this week.

[Fabbs]

You know Horry is in street clothes tonight, right? So either Elson or Oberto will get more minutes than normal.
No i didn't. Cox Digital wants more cashe and ended my NBA all access.
But i do know the Spurs will be 9-0 when Elsie gets 20+. :spin
And Barrdog gets 12 min in the 1st half. 4-5 fgs and 2-3 on treys. :toast

[Solid D]

Wow, Manu and TP are really putting on a show.

[Kori Ellis]

But i do know the Spurs will be 9-0 when Elsie gets 20+. :spin


That's a fact.
Hopefully he can learn how to defend well enough that he can be on the court in the playoffs. Neither he nor Oberto are that great. But they are better than playing TD+four smalls. I don't want any small ball this postseason.

[Solid D]

Spurs had lead back up to 20, then let it slip again back to 15 when Manu and Elson went out and Timmy and Brent and Beno came in.

[easjer]

And now it'sback up to 20

[Solid D]

Strong start to the 4th. Timmy 2 FTs and then Brent for 3 from the rt. wing.

[Nero]

AHAAHA DON'T Mess with the TIN DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

[Mr. Body]

Who's our end of the bench wonder tonight? Please don't tell me we get to see 8 minutes of Eric Williams.

[Solid D]

Timmy didn't box out and gave up a cheap 2nd chance bucket to Davis.

[Solid D]

Great skip pass by Beno with the clock down to Fin, baseline swish!

Timmy in the lane, loses it, picks it up again and hits! 87-65 Timeout after a Brent foul. Brent has 16 points tonight so far.

[Solid D]

Sam hasn't gotten much PT tonight. He was such a leader for the Clips last year...but now he's not giving them much.

[Solid D]

Tim, Cisco, Fin, Brent and Beno.

Ross makes 2 FTs 87-67 with 8:10 remaining.

Beno running between double high post. Timmy misses leaning 1-hander from FT line.

Korelev bad shot as time running out. Tim reb. Brent baseline spin and fadeaway circles in! Timy gets a foul called and goes to the bench as though he wanted out.

[angel_luv]

That was hilarious response by Timmy to that last foul call. :lol

[Solid D]

Beno gets give and go from Elson driving baseline, Beno's layup good.

Paul Davis with the finish in the lane and-1. Nice drive in traffic. 91-72

Beno to Barry in left corner for 3!!!! 94-72

[ShoogarBear]

Sam hasn't gotten much PT tonight. He was such a leader for the Clips last year...but now he's not giving them much.Clips announcers said he's out for the game with a flareup of his plantar fascitis.

[Mr. Body]

Korolev auditioning for his next team next year?

[ATX Spur]

Bones is deadly from deep. When was the last time he was the game's leading scorer?