Round 1, Game 2: Spurs vs Nuggets Official Game Blog Thread

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

93-88, our ball 20.1 left

[aaronstampler]

That was horrible defense. Manu totally got screened there and gave up a wide open 3. We got very lucky there.

[BIG IRISH]

You should make them mods.
:lmao :lmao

[Mojazz]

cmon guys...

[Tippecanoe]

melo bricks it

[rasho8]

That was horrible defense. Manu totally got screened there and gave up a wide open 3. We got very lucky there.

Damn straight. We can pull it out though.

[aaronstampler]

Manu or Fin better catch this ball.

[Leetonidas]

C'mon guys, the Nuggets started putting up desperation threes and started hitting 'em. You can't believe that Iverson would be off all night. The Spurs are showing poise and still playing well. Denver is a good team, don't forget that.

[nkdlunch]

unfortunately this is gonna be a looooooong series

[mattyc]

Melo miss, TD board.

Happy times.

[T Park]

whew.

If Timmy can bag these two, then we can breath a sigh of relief.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs ball with 20secs to go and up 5

[JustSpurs]

This is tense

[Mojazz]

hold on guys...

[rasho8]

fin.. better ft shooter

[hitmanyr2k]

Lucky...no free throws for Duncan.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can they every play a whole game for once? THey only played the 4th Sunday, and now all but today.

Not true. Denver shot horribly and haven't made a run all game, it was inevitable they would go hot at some stage and they did.

Now can we hold them off. Yes, I think so.

[kingsfan]

I can't believe it ended up being this close. Spurs were ruling this game.

[JustSpurs]

Finley is $

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley at the line

[T Park]

C'mon guys, the Nuggets started putting up desperation threes and started hitting up. You can't believe that Iverson would be off all night. The Spurs are showing poise and still playing well. Denver is a good team, don't forget that.


Yeah, Iverson and Melo are gonna get theirs, you just gotta play good enough on em, to make em shoot a bunch to get em.

Spurs would be ecstatic to win this series in 7.

[rasho8]

Finley is $

SO TRUE!!

[Borosai]

Very uninspiring...these guys have the habit of making stars out of average players.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Iverson can't friggen miss.

Is goddamn Bowen on him?!?

Wait, you went off on everyone who didn't line up to kiss Parker's ass at halftime, and you're not even watching the game?

That's lame.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

C'mon guys, the Nuggets started putting up desperation threes and started hitting 'em. You can't believe that Iverson would be off all night. The Spurs are showing poise and still playing well. Denver is a good team, don't forget that.

Iverson has had a HUGE fourth Q.

Horry hit one and two

95-88

[SpursDynasty]

Give it up Nuggets, it's not happening.

[T Park]

way to bag em Fin dog :tu

[aaronstampler]

Gotta get a game at Denver now. It wasn't easy but a win's a win.

[JustSpurs]

16.5 seconds....this will take what? 20 mins?

[Mojazz]

Tsk... tsk... tsk...

[ATXSPUR]

Dont foul the shooter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[T Park]

Wait, you went off on everyone who didn't line up to kiss Parker's ass at halftime, and you're not even watching the game?

That's lame.

almost as lame as making up a bullshit story.

[nkdlunch]

AI wil NOT make those kind of shots again.... hopefully

[easjer]

16.5 seconds....this will take what? 20 mins?
Possibly. I need to be reminded when The Closer is on again.

[Mojazz]

Its in the bag...

[rasho8]

This game is over.

[Tek_XX]

unfortunately this is gonna be a looooooong series

you know what happens when you assume? You make an ass out of yourself.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We haven't faded here, they just got hot. We did make a couple of poor decisions but now the ship is steady and the game is OVER.

Great win Spurs.

Now make it uner 9pts so i win the Vbookie! :lol

[aaronstampler]

Wait, you went off on everyone who didn't line up to kiss Parker's ass at halftime, and you're not even watching the game?

That's lame.


Dude, Parker never does anything wrong according to TPark. Every shot he takes, every turnover he makes is him being aggressive. Every shot AI gets is him being lucky. We were damn lucky to win this game with Tony playing the second half with both hands wrapped around his neck.

[Spurs Brazil]

Make them for my vBookie TP

[JustSpurs]

Not pretty but I like the W

[aaronstampler]

97-88 final.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RashoFan]

Spurs win by 9!!!!

[rasho8]

:clap :clap :clap
NOW GO GS WARRIORS!!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

almost as lame as making up a bullshit story.

Quit being such a drama queen.

Dude, it was a fucking joke. Here's the sad part. I did it for everyone to have a laugh and break the edge of waiting around on the league to announce penalties. All the regulars like 'Sug and Spurswoman had a good laugh about it.

And you are clinging it to it like a stage four nagging bitch. That quit a forum for 24 hours after saying you were quitting for a year.

[SpursDynasty]

Good job Spurs by beating those flukes. They'll go ahead and take the next 3 to send Denver packing.

[RashoFan]

:clap :clap :clap
NOW GO GS WARRIORS!!!!
HELL YEAH!!!!


:lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I would have preferred it if we blew them out but oh well.Nice execution at the end.

[NBA Junkie]

Nobody circles the wagon better than the San Antonio Spurs!

[Tippecanoe]

well, a wins a win
3 left to go

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Good win.

Manu is back.

Tim is real agin.

Oberto has to play instead of Elson, and Horry in the 4th (Oberto's lack of hops hurts him when the game gets frenetic).

GO SPURS GO!!!

[Mojazz]

Good thing we led majority of the game... If not, i hve no idea where this game will gonna end!

[T Park]

alllllll tied up.

Should've been a bigger lead, but you fuckin take it, and go to Denver lookin for a split.

[JustSpurs]

Now we get to see the Mavs lose. I like how tonight is panning-out.

[SpursFanFirst]

Thank God...I really don't think I could've taken another moment of THAT! :(
But yay! They won!!! :downspin:

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol Gino knows about his TNT secret admirer now.

[Oink Oink]

Great Win! :elephant :elephant

[nkdlunch]

fucking AI man. he ruined our beating.....

[JamStone]

Manu's nose sweat dripping on the microphone in the post game TNT interview was pretty gross.

[Otaku]

Spurs win :D

[Ginofan]

AI wil NOT make those kind of shots again.... hopefully


Of course he will, he's freakin AI!!! He's crazy good, we can't doubt him.

[T Park]

Manu's nose sweat dripping on the microphone in the post game TNT interview was pretty gross.


They do that all the time to those players.

Give ema towel, and give a second to whipe the sweat off, good god :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We played Spurs Basketball tonight, and Manu found his confidence again (thank the lord!0).

At times, our team D was stifling. We won this game with the 2nd team stopping their starters for 3 mins to begin the fourth while tim rested.

Good job by all.

Bring on Game 3!

[Typhoon]

Nice win for the Spurs! =)

[Pistons < Spurs]

:clap :clap GO SPURS GO :clap :clap

[siopaoboi]

congrats guys! you guys deserve this game :)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Sweat is gross??? YOu don't sweat??? :lol

People are so pussy when it comes to sweat. :lmao

[Cara De Dedão]

What kind of name is "nene" Dumbass Brazilians.


It's a NICKNAME, dumbass...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Thanks Denver guy.

See you in your house.

[dirk4mvp]

Good game for the Spurs.

[Mojazz]

Game 3

SPURS vs. NUGGETS = WAR

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

BTW, this series goes 6 or 7 games.

[siopaoboi]

now lets see if dallas can hold off the warriors LOL

[Ginofan]

I'm dissapointed with losing that big lead, but I'll take the W.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's going to be a shitfight the whole way.

pop interview

[GrandeDavid]

Here's what I like - the Spurs matched Denver in rebounding, the Spurs still have some room for improvement on offense and they are defending Denver well. Also, the Spurs are as good a road team in the playoffs over championship years as any team. I feel that this will be a classic dogfight series, but I'm confident the Spurs can get one in Denver. I have a feeling they'll win Game 3 but lose Game 4, then wrap this up in 6.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop is NOT happy.

[siopaoboi]

hopefully the nuggets at least get the spurs' respect. initial forecast from most of you guys were only 5 games. now i'm hearing 6 or 7. i think this is one of the most exciting playoff series in the whole first round

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Here's what I like - the Spurs matched Denver in rebounding, the Spurs still have some room for improvement on offense and they are defending Denver well. Also, the Spurs are as good a road team in the playoffs over championship years as any team. I feel that this will be a classic dogfight series, but I'm confident the Spurs can get one in Denver. I have a feeling they'll win Game 3 but lose Game 4, then wrap this up in 6.

I think we'll win one in Denver, but it might be game 4. After that, who knows.

Whatever, it is going to be a GREAT series. :)

[GrandeDavid]

Pop is NOT happy.

Good. That's the best news tonight! I want San Antonio going to Denver not just with championship ambitions, but with a chip on their shoulders, feeling they slipped up some in Game 2 and need to focus in Denver for as much of 48 minutes as they can.

[boutons_]

Tony's got to make those short, wide open jumpers at a much higher rate.

Spurs held off the run as Denver got red hot in the 4th.

[Cara De Dedão]

The Nuggets can't win a playoff game vs the Spurs.


What the fuck happened on Game 1?

[T Park]

hopefully the nuggets at least get the spurs' respect

Who said they didn't have it?

Hell, if the Spurs play smarter and more agressive down the stretch in game 1, this is a 2-0 series for the Spurs.

If the Spurs can steal game 3, and hang close in game 4, they COULD win out in 5.

I doubt it though.

[DudleyDawson]

Manu is everything for this team. As Manu goes, so goes the Spurs.

[Kobulingam]

congrats guys! you guys deserve this game :)

Congratulations can wait until we win the series at home in Game 5.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

hopefully the nuggets at least get the spurs' respect. initial forecast from most of you guys were only 5 games. now i'm hearing 6 or 7. i think this is one of the most exciting playoff series in the whole first round

You always had my respect, I figured Spurs in 6.

The key is the bench - unless you get something from Kleiza or Smith, you need AI and melo to both score 30 to win.

Our bench team D today was AWESOME!

[GrandeDavid]

Anyone know if the Spurs post game can be hear free on the internet? At WOAI 1200 its saying I don't have permission to stream the audio on this server...whatever.

[anonymous coward]

remember this:
my ass says me that the spurs will be demolished the next 2 games for a margin of 9+ each one. for sure.


kori: my ass says me that he is not trolling, he is just telling the truth.

[Kobulingam]

Of course he will, he's freakin AI!!! He's crazy good, we can't doubt him.

He's not a great 3 point shooter, especially when he's not open.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

No idea GD, sorry.

[Kobulingam]

remember this:
my ass says me that the spurs will be demolished the next 2 games for a margin of 9+ each one. for sure.


kori: my ass says me that he is not trolling, he is just telling the truth.

My ass says it looks better than your mom's face.

[siopaoboi]

Who said they didn't have it?

Hell, if the Spurs play smarter and more agressive down the stretch in game 1, this is a 2-0 series for the Spurs.

If the Spurs can steal game 3, and hang close in game 4, they COULD win out in 5.

I doubt it though.

thats good to know then.

:toast here's to a great series for the both of our teams! :)

[GrandeDavid]

Can anyone tell me what happened with Elson tonight? He finished with 2 points and 5 boards and I don't think he got any time in the 4th. Was he just in over his head?

[Kobulingam]

Anyone know if the Spurs post game can be hear free on the internet? At WOAI 1200 its saying I don't have permission to stream the audio on this server...whatever.

All post game pressers are live via NBA.com

[ALVAREZ6]

at least we won this time

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

remember this:
my ass says me that the spurs will be demolished the next 2 games for a margin of 9+ each one. for sure.


kori: my ass says me that he is not trolling, he is just telling the truth.

Ah, no. This will be a close series all the way. Did you actually watch the games? :rolleyes

Denver will squeak out game 3, then we will do the same in game 4.

[Kobulingam]

Can anyone tell me what happened with Elson tonight? He finished with 2 points and 5 boards and I don't think he got any time in the 4th. Was he just in over his head?

Elson sucks. What else do you want to know?

[T Park]

Anyone know if the Spurs post game can be hear free on the internet? At WOAI 1200 its saying I don't have permission to stream the audio on this server...whatever

they did the same crap 2 me in europe i think woai isnt allowed to broadcast internationally.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

If Golden States kicks Dallas' ass again, then I'll feel much happier about the Spurs win today..

"at least we're not down 2-0"

[GrandeDavid]

Elson sucks. What else do you want to know?

So I guess you're saying he sucks. That about sums it up.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can anyone tell me what happened with Elson tonight? He finished with 2 points and 5 boards and I don't think he got any time in the 4th. Was he just in over his head?

he was HORRIBLE in limited first (and start of 2nd half) mins.

I say sit him against his old team, they clearly know how to screw him, and bring him out in rd 2 if we make it.

[GrandeDavid]

they did the same crap 2 me in europe i think woai isnt allowed to broadcast internationally.

They suck like Shintzius.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Can anyone tell me what happened with Elson tonight? He finished with 2 points and 5 boards and I don't think he got any time in the 4th. Was he just in over his head?
I think Oberto has to be our Dirk killer :depressed.

Elson, might not deliver like we signed him up for...

You would think he would want to show what's he learned here as opposed to what he didn't in Denver.

[Kobulingam]

So I guess you're saying he sucks. That about sums it up.

Great guess dude.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

GD, he looks lost on D and tentative on O. The Nuggets seem to know all his bad tendencies and play to them. his boards were all uncontested D boards in the first Q.

He has no confidence against Nene and Camby, so oberto and Horry are a much better choice.

[GrandeDavid]

GD, he looks lost on D and tentative on O. The Nuggets seem to know all his bad tendencies and play to them. his boards were all uncontested D boards in the first Q.

He has no confidence against Nene and Camby, so oberto and Horry are a much better choice.

Great synopsis, Oz, thanks! And regarding Camby, Elson recently was quoted as saying Camby was his mentor in Denver, so I guess that about sums it up.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think Oberto has to be our Dirk killer :depressed.

Elson, might not deliver like we signed him up for...

You would think he would want to show what's he learned here as opposed to what he didn't in Denver.

just because he's poor aginst his old team doesn't mean he might not find his game against the Mavs or GS if we get there.

I think a lot of his problem is that the Nuggets know how to minimise what he does, attack his weaknesses.

[midgetonadonkey]

Anyone know if the Spurs post game can be hear free on the internet? At WOAI 1200 its saying I don't have permission to stream the audio on this server...whatever.

Try this WOAI feed.

http://www.ktjk.com/#

[siopaoboi]

I think Oberto has to be our Dirk killer :depressed.

Elson, might not deliver like we signed him up for...

You would think he would want to show what's he learned here as opposed to what he didn't in Denver.

to be honest, i was hoping that elson gets to play the whole game and oberto none. this series, oberto has delivered around 8ppg which can be considered huge in this tight series. if he didnt deliver this 8ppg (like today), spurs mightve been on a tight rope. but again, you deserve the win. :smokin

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

See y'all for the next game.

:)

Mavs r gonna crush GS today...

[smeagol]

alllllll tied up.

Should've been a bigger lead, but you fuckin take it, and go to Denver lookin for a split.
We are taking both games in the Denver, same as 2005!

[Kobulingam]

just because he's poor aginst his old team doesn't mean he might not find his game against the Mavs or GS if we get there.

I think a lot of his problem is that the Nuggets know how to minimise what he does, attack his weaknesses.

What? He's sucked consistently all season, with a few good patches.

[Kobulingam]

We are taking both games in the Denver, same as 2005!


Hell yeah. Now stop stating the obvious.

But seriously, I think Spurs players might have OVERRESTED coming into the playoffs. Game 1 their timing was off and they looked a tad slow. This game they've improved, and by Game 3 we should be at full revs.

[howbouthemspurs]

good win... but that was too freakin close!

[siopaoboi]

Congratulations can wait until we win the series at home in Game 5.

ohhh...i smell cockiness. :p: hopefully it'll be a different story

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I was disappointed with Manu's humble recap. Spurs shouldn't settle for "hope to take one game" mentality.
THey should fucking take both games and not give Denver any hope!

(No offense Denver Fans)

[GrandeDavid]

See ya, Oz! I'm also out, guys! Go Spurs in Game 3!!

[xamila rey]

I expect Oberto in the starting line up for game 3
Strong performance by Fab tonite!!!

GO SPURS GO!!

[Phonzie20]

congrats guys.

1-1

welcome to Denver now :)

[Mojazz]

Yohoooo..

[Ginofan]

I was disappointed with Manu's humble recap. Spurs shouldn't settle for "hope to take one game" mentality.
THey should fucking take both games and not give Denver any hope!

(No offense Denver Fans)
But that's Manu for you, of course he's not gonna be a cocky jerk in front of the media. I don't think they are "settling" for anything, they just appear the to be the "nice and humble" team to everyone, but inside the lockeroom they are chomping at the bit to tear the Nuggets apart in Game 3

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

What? He's sucked consistently all season, with a few good patches.

If we get to Dallas, I wanna see what he can do against Dirk.

He was patchy, yes, but he showed that he can play in the right matchups.

[Roxsfan]

congrats :toast

[Phonzie20]

If we get to Dallas,

you looking ahead already?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

congrats guys.

1-1

welcome to Denver now :)
We play better away from home :)

[Phonzie20]

We play better away from home :)

;)

our boyz want to come back home. We'll see.

[mVp]

We are taking both games in the Denver, same as 2005!

i hope so :spin

[Phonzie20]

i hope so :spin

How can you wear that ugly av?

[mVp]

How can you wear that ugly av?

haha what's wrong with it?... oh yeah... you're a nugg fan :lol

[Phonzie20]

haha what's wrong with it?... oh yeah... you're a nugg fan :lol


I have sexier pics of Manu than that.

[ManuMagic]

The refs jobbed GS hardcore. In the Mavs pocket through the WC again?

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Nuggets better start breaking the 100pt barrier in Denver. I fully expect them to take game 3 and 4 (unlike 2005)

[Phonzie20]

I have nothing to say. I don't care anymore.

[Trainwreck2100]

Nuggets better start breaking the 100pt barrier in Denver. I fully expect them to take game 3 and 4 (unlike 2005)


Aren't they a worse home team than road team?

[Phonzie20]

Aren't they a worse home team than road team?

don't go by trends.

[Texas_Ranger]

At home they were 23-18 and on the road 22-19. So they are good at home and on the road.

[Clutch20]

I expect Oberto in the starting line up for game 3
Strong performance by Fab tonite!!!

GO SPURS GO!!
Just got back from playing at NIOSA.
:drunk :drunk :drunk :drunk :drunk
Shoulda heard the crowd roar when we announced the score.
Shoulda seen me wipe the sweat off my brow, close game.
I dunno who did what, gonna read the gameblog.

[carib]

good job

[Cry Havoc]

I think we have a very real chance at winning both games in Denver.

One game isn't enough to shake off a weeks + worth of rest and return to full NBA top-flight form.

I expect us to play better in both games at Denver. That being said, I think the Nuggets will play up to their home crowd as well. Should be a very tough fight, but if the Spurs play at the level they are capable of, it should be 3-1 heading back to SA.

Pop still isn't pushing this team. Duncan didn't even put in 40 minutes worth of PT. I'm hoping Game 3, he turns the horses loose to play our best ball of the season.

If we can dodge the initial surge by Denver playing at home, I think we walk away from Game 3 up 2-1 in the series.

[Fat Bones]

After installing sopcast open it, go to http://www.rojadirecta.com/, click on the match and then click on the 1st link (Viper Channel).


Magic! Free TV :P

RACK THIS!

Best advice off the internet award winner for the year 2007.

Thank you thank you thank you!

Truly awesome, I've been watching movies, and catching the games wherever I happen to be.

This kicks so much ass.