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11-12-2004, 02:52 AM
Tim Duncan
Unlike the Seattle game, Duncan started off aggressive and focused on dominating the interior on both ends of the court. He scored in the low block on a variety of post moves and also dominated the glass. He finished with a season-high 18 rebounds and hit 9-16 from the field. Just another day at the office for number 21.
GRADE: 92
SEASON: 86.3
Bruce Bowen
Bowen had a solid all-around game. He guarded Jason Richardson and Mike Dunleavy well, holding the pair to 10-27 from the floor. His offense was better, but he’s still awkward in this early part of the year. He’s hesitating in his decision making with the ball. As the season wears on, he should get more comfortable.
GRADE: 85
SEASON: 78
Rasho Nesterovic
Eight rebounds and a block is a standard game for Nesterovic. He didn’t excel in any one aspect of the game but he played within the realm of the team. As long as he continues to rebound and play defense, the Spurs won’t mind what he does offensively. Against the Warriors, he chipped in six points in 3-6 shooting from the field.
GRADE: 85
SEASON: 85.5
Manu Ginobili
You can pre-order your Ginobili all-star jersey. The Argentinean sensation is playing at a level that is reserved for superstars. He’s averaging 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 53.7% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc. Needless to say, Ginobili couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. Against the Warriors, he had another great game with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists on 7-13 shooting.
GRADE: 98
SEASON: 94.5
Tony Parker
Parker had another rough outing, shooting 2-10 from the field and turning the ball over three times with only four assists and four points. So far this season, it seems like Parker is trying to earn his $66 million instead of just going out there and playing his game. He’s done a good job attacking, but needs to run the offense more and take what the defense gives him.
GRADE: 65
SEASON: 75
Malik Rose
Rose came off the bench early and often. Playing a season-high 27 minutes, Rose chipped in four points, six rebounds and a solid defensive effort. A game after being beat up by the Sonics, Rose was an integral part of the Spurs’ renewed physical play.
GRADE: 88
SEASON: 84.7
Brent Barry
Barry didn’t have a spectacular game, but was effective when he was in there. He hit a couple shots from the floor and did a good job passing and rebounding the ball. The Spurs would like to see a couple more three-pointers on a daily basis but as long as he’s passing well and making the players around him better, the Spurs can’t complain.
GRADE: 85
SEASON: 87.5
Devin Brown
In 15 minutes of playing time, Brown turned in his best performance of the season. He played tight defense, ran the court great and hit his shots. When he’s aggressive off the bench, the Spurs are a much better team and less likely to be beat up physically. For the game, he finished with eight points and two assists on 4-8 shooting.
GRADE: 89
SEASON: 79.7
Beno Udrih
In the first half of the game versus Golden State, Udrih finally looked like a rookie. He was turned inside-out by Speedy Claxton on a number of occasions and looked lost on offense. In the second half, he bounced back and played like we’ve come to expect.
GRADE: 68
SEASON: 75.6
Mike Wilks
Wilks came into the game in the first half to relieve a foul plagued Parker and an ineffective Udrih. He played better than anyone could expect given his limited playing time with the Spurs. The Rice product fed the ball to Duncan and ran the offense effectively. The Spurs look to have a solid third option at point guard.
GRADE: 87
SEASON: 87
Unlike the Seattle game, Duncan started off aggressive and focused on dominating the interior on both ends of the court. He scored in the low block on a variety of post moves and also dominated the glass. He finished with a season-high 18 rebounds and hit 9-16 from the field. Just another day at the office for number 21.
GRADE: 92
SEASON: 86.3
Bruce Bowen
Bowen had a solid all-around game. He guarded Jason Richardson and Mike Dunleavy well, holding the pair to 10-27 from the floor. His offense was better, but he’s still awkward in this early part of the year. He’s hesitating in his decision making with the ball. As the season wears on, he should get more comfortable.
GRADE: 85
SEASON: 78
Rasho Nesterovic
Eight rebounds and a block is a standard game for Nesterovic. He didn’t excel in any one aspect of the game but he played within the realm of the team. As long as he continues to rebound and play defense, the Spurs won’t mind what he does offensively. Against the Warriors, he chipped in six points in 3-6 shooting from the field.
GRADE: 85
SEASON: 85.5
Manu Ginobili
You can pre-order your Ginobili all-star jersey. The Argentinean sensation is playing at a level that is reserved for superstars. He’s averaging 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 53.7% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc. Needless to say, Ginobili couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. Against the Warriors, he had another great game with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists on 7-13 shooting.
GRADE: 98
SEASON: 94.5
Tony Parker
Parker had another rough outing, shooting 2-10 from the field and turning the ball over three times with only four assists and four points. So far this season, it seems like Parker is trying to earn his $66 million instead of just going out there and playing his game. He’s done a good job attacking, but needs to run the offense more and take what the defense gives him.
GRADE: 65
SEASON: 75
Malik Rose
Rose came off the bench early and often. Playing a season-high 27 minutes, Rose chipped in four points, six rebounds and a solid defensive effort. A game after being beat up by the Sonics, Rose was an integral part of the Spurs’ renewed physical play.
GRADE: 88
SEASON: 84.7
Brent Barry
Barry didn’t have a spectacular game, but was effective when he was in there. He hit a couple shots from the floor and did a good job passing and rebounding the ball. The Spurs would like to see a couple more three-pointers on a daily basis but as long as he’s passing well and making the players around him better, the Spurs can’t complain.
GRADE: 85
SEASON: 87.5
Devin Brown
In 15 minutes of playing time, Brown turned in his best performance of the season. He played tight defense, ran the court great and hit his shots. When he’s aggressive off the bench, the Spurs are a much better team and less likely to be beat up physically. For the game, he finished with eight points and two assists on 4-8 shooting.
GRADE: 89
SEASON: 79.7
Beno Udrih
In the first half of the game versus Golden State, Udrih finally looked like a rookie. He was turned inside-out by Speedy Claxton on a number of occasions and looked lost on offense. In the second half, he bounced back and played like we’ve come to expect.
GRADE: 68
SEASON: 75.6
Mike Wilks
Wilks came into the game in the first half to relieve a foul plagued Parker and an ineffective Udrih. He played better than anyone could expect given his limited playing time with the Spurs. The Rice product fed the ball to Duncan and ran the offense effectively. The Spurs look to have a solid third option at point guard.
GRADE: 87
SEASON: 87