Round 1, Game 5: Spurs vs Nuggets Official Game Blog Thread

[timvp]

The Spurs need to close this series out. A loss in this game erases the great work done on the road.

It used to be the Spurs were automatic in closing out series, but 2005 against Phoenix and Detroit and last year versus Dallas has changed that.

The Nuggets will play like they have nothing to lose so it's not going to be easy. But if the Spurs can jump on them and keep the pressure on them, they should be able to advance to the next round.

1.

Believe.

[Dizzle]

this is gonna be great.

go spurs go!

[velik_m]

Spurs will end this series.

[JustSpurs]

Wow....this is seriously early!

This should be a tough one.

Go Spurs Go!

[ManuTastic]

I think Denver will be too rattled--by the elimination game, by the hostile arena, by their lack of experience, by Karl's poisoning his own locker room (as usual) in scapegoating JR Smith--and fall apart. This kind of game needs poise, and that's what young teams lack. I expect serious lapses from the Nuggets, and a dwindling of confidence with each one.

Also, more zone from SA. I loved it. It worked.

[duckdick]

gameblogs starting 12 hours prior to tip off?


unnecessary

[J.T.]

Some of us are insomiacs and night owls. Sue us for starting the blogs early.

Anyhow, let's kill these bitches. Spurs are THE CLOSER.

[L.I.T]

Nuggets confidence has got to be shaken, and when that happens it's up to the coach to try and rally the team...oh, right. Likelihood is, they come out all gangbusters, Spurs push back, Karl says something stupid and JR loses it and starts bouncing Spaldings off of his forehead.

[Borosai]

Ok, I have been miserable in my game predictions every time, but this is the 20-point blowout. I can't be wrong 3 times can I? No.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Good luck tonight guys!!!

[ducks]

hopefully spurs start off fast and put the pressure on uggets

[J.T.]

Good luck tonight guys!!!

Domo arigatou Mr. Pistons < Spurs. If Dallas doesn't pull out their series against GS, I'd still love to have a Finals rematch with Detroit. Good luck against Chicago.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Domo arigatou Mr. Pistons < Spurs. If Dallas doesn't pull out their series against GS, I'd still love to have a Finals rematch with Detroit. Good luck against Chicago.
:tu :tu

[VaSpursFan]

after carmelo's breakdown, and AI's confusion about the d, i don't think this team believes it can beat the spurs...then spurs need to take their heart early and finish them off by halftime.

[GrandeDavid]

I encourage ALL Spurs fans who will be in attendance at tonight's game to be doing what I'd be doing if I were not in Sao Paulo right now ---avidly supporting the team, making noise throughout the game, especially at moments when fans are usually quiet. The homecrowd must create a constant buzz tonight even when the roars aren't warranted. Get loud, help close this series out!

[Dizzle]

sorry fellaz. ill be wearing my tim duncan jersey tonight, but you got it twisted if you think there's anyway melo and iverson are gonna let their team get blown out in an elimination game.

[smeagol]

Spur fans need to be loud

[boutons_]

Nuggs have taken their best shot.

The Spurs will be playing to avoid going to back to Denver.

Spurs and Suns will wrap it up tonight, then rest up and focus on each other.

[ducks]

spur fans need to be louder then gs fans

[Trainwreck2100]

No Golden Sstate fans need to be louder than Spurs fans`

[Obstructed_View]

I think Denver will be too rattled--by the elimination game, by the hostile arena, by their lack of experience, by Karl's poisoning his own locker room (as usual) in scapegoating JR Smith--and fall apart. This kind of game needs poise, and that's what young teams lack. I expect serious lapses from the Nuggets, and a dwindling of confidence with each one.

Also, more zone from SA. I loved it. It worked.

Allen Iverson thrives on chaos. Expect a heroic performance from him in a loss.

[LilMissSPURfect]

I smell that "Mike Ditka couldn't stop Ginobili " thread around the horizon.....

MANU TIME!

[spursfan09]

I'll be at the game tonight and don't worry I'll be very loud. My throat still hurts from last Wednesday's game.

[angel_luv]

Go Spurs Go. I Believe.

[Texas_Ranger]

I think it will be a very tough game. Spurs need to do their best in defense. I just hope that Bruce and Tony will do a great job on Melo & AI, then I wan't to se Duncan more aggressive in the offense. So lets win this one and go in the second round.
GO SPURS GO!

[ducks]

No Golden Sstate fans need to be louder than Spurs fans`no they both need to be incrediable loud
:p:

[T Park]

more than likely going back to denver

[~Sweetmelody~]

I will be at work, so I am counting on this blog to give me updates--- or a heart attack!
GO SPURS GO!!!

[ATRAIN]

The Nuggets should have won the last game and Horry (as he has done to many a teams in the past) took the life out of them with his BIG SHOT ROB 3. Like I saw somewhere today online AI is not the answer for Denver!! Denver just leave your bags packed, cause its going to be a LONG ROAD HOME!!!

[Hoy]

Nuggets most effective player is Nene. If I was coaching Nuggets, I would hammer Tim with Nene all night, I don't think Tim can score on Nene either. Tim would be like 4 for 16 with 5 turnovers.
Play Carmelo as starting power forward, put AI as backup, so he can shoot to his heart's content with Evans as backup forward and Camby as back center. This would solve their backup situation and shooting situation at one stroke.

Fortunately, GK seems too (self)medicated to see this winning combo brought to you by this cat.

[dav4463]

It's very important to close this series tonight. I don't want to see the Spurs give the Nuggets any hope. It will take a better effort than the last game. I usually work at night and I'm taking a vacation day to watch this game. If Tim struggles early, I hope there are no more of the Tim sucks threads. Quit blaming refs for everything and think positive. Stick with the team and they will come through for you more often than not. GO SPURS GO !

[Budkin]

Nuggets trolls go bye bye tonight.

[Bwild]

Nuggets trolls go bye bye tonight.
:fishing

We're toast. Spurs win easily. Our players have been out played. Our coach has been out classed. Only thing left to be done here is for Reggie Evans to grab somebody's nuts.

[ATXSPUR]

Nuggets trolls go bye bye tonight.

The trolls will be back to give us grief about any hardship we have later on in the playoffs.

[LilMissSPURfect]

:fishing

We're toast. Spurs win easily. Our players have been out played. Our coach has been out classed. Only thing left to be done here is for Reggie Evans to grab somebody's nuts.
:toast

[Kevin Blackistone]

Almost game time, I love the PO!!! Time to show why we are the Spurs and not GS - we finish people off with efficiency. Domination from the Start!

[Kevin Blackistone]

Domo arigatou Mr. Pistons < Spurs. If Dallas doesn't pull out their series against GS, I'd still love to have a Finals rematch with Detroit. Good luck against Chicago.

That Chicago - Detroit series will be damn fun to watch. My two favorite non-Spurs teams going head to head, but I think Chicago takes it in 7.

[djohn14]

Here is what Elson's stats will look like after the game...
15 points
13 rebounds
3 assists
0 TO's

I think he will break out, and I know it's a longshot to say the least.

[boutons_]

Let's show these braided bitches how playoff basketball is played.

There are some beautiful lakes and streams in Colorado for fishing. :lol

[td4mvp21]

Nuggets trolls go bye bye tonight.

They went bye bye after Game 3 :lol.

[SAtown]

:flag:

[TampaDude]

Spurs by 11. Book it.

[Duncanoypi]

Team Stat Leaders
Points
C. Anthony DEN 28.9
T. Duncan SAS 20.0

Assists
A. Miller DEN 9.1
T. Parker SAS 5.5

Rebounds
M. Camby DEN 11.7
T. Duncan SAS 10.6

lol....Andre Miller is still leading the Nuggets in assist...

[SpursFanFirst]

Only 10 more minutes!!! :hungry:

[conversekid]

Spurs by 20 - book it.

[conversekid]

what channel is FSN on dish?

[ducks]

more than likely going back to denver
you are full of shit

[ducks]

kick some nuggets

[SpursFanFirst]

I'm so glad Charles is talking about that NBA study that came out today!

[conversekid]

ya... that was a stupid report they put out.

[Manu20]

Nuggets with the record!:lol
http://www.cogulus.com/blog/images/b/big_fish.jpg

[TampaDude]

Sir Charles: "The guys who did that study, I think they're jackasses."

LOL

BTW, it's based on percentages, not total number of fouls called, so the total number of black vs. white players shouldn't matter.

[conversekid]

bad sign... charles didn't start the show off by yelling "GINOOOOOBOLI"

[conversekid]

any one know what channel FSN is?

[RashoFan]

I like the crowd chanting GO SPURS GO before the tipoff...Hope they keep that up during the whole game!

[RashoFan]

I have my chicken NUGGETS from Mcd's....McD's Nuggets=SPURS victory over Denver Nuggets....





Book It!

[conversekid]

duncan!!!

[01Snake]

Lets Go Spurs!!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD scores 2-0

[conversekid]

hmmmm nuggets... me hungry

[SpursFanFirst]

it's not very loud in the ATT Center :(

[TampaDude]

WTF was that, Parker???

[conversekid]

nice soft interior there for the spurs

[RashoFan]

any one know what channel FSN is?
26 on TWC

[conversekid]

nice late whistle

[TampaDude]

Ticky tack foul on Duncan.

[Spurs Brazil]

1st foul on TD

Nuggets up 7-2

[Spurs Brazil]

Time out Spurs

[conversekid]

can't find it on DISH.. oh well, guess i'm listening to the TNT wheenies

[aaronstampler]

So far our backcourt has been crap at both ends.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

GO SPURS GO!!!

Let's finish this sheeit off.

[conversekid]

So far our backcourt has been crap at both ends.

starting slow = win :)

what's with the spurs starting so slow every game?

[Manu20]

9:53 SA - Full timeout (Timeout #1)
10:00 DEN - C. Anthony made an 11-foot jumper in the lane
10:07 DEN - N. Hilario offensive rebound
10:08 DEN - M. Camby missed a layup
10:22 SA - Loose ball foul on T. Duncan
10:22 SA - Defensive rebound
10:22 SA - M. Finley missed a 19-foot jumper from the left wing
10:42 DEN - Layup by N. Hilario. Assist: M. Camby
10:55 SA - Bad pass by T. Parker
11:10 DEN - S. Blake made a 25-foot three-pointer from the left wing. Assist: A. Iverson

Spurs trail 7-2.

[GrandeDavid]

Typical soft closeout game shit. Spurs down big early and Duncan already with a foul. :rolleyes

[GrandeDavid]

I hope Pop is DESTROYING the starters during this timeout.

[easjer]

All right guys, let's get it together and shake off the nerves and get this bitch done.

I liked that Duncan was driving early, but I'd like also for him to make the shots. Good on Elson getting there.

Bad defense. Bad pass by Tony.

Come on guys. Settle and get it done right.

[SpursHedo]

pop is dumb
finley is bullshit

[ducks]

d

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruce J

TP layup

[ducks]

tp

[conversekid]

pop is dumb
finley is bullshit

but your mom is hot.. that's all i care

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 333333333333333333333

Spurs 7-0 run

[ducks]

mike finley
by tp

[jmard5]

Finley 3.

[SpursFanFirst]

9-7, Spurs with Duncan at the line

[01Snake]

Nice FT. Jebus

[Spurs Brazil]

Td 1/2

[conversekid]

where's the home whistle?

[jmard5]

Spurs 10 - 7 Nuggets

[Spurs Brazil]

PF on Bruce

[Mojazz]

Td...

[GrandeDavid]

Tim don't be an a-hole and miss a ton of free throws AT HOME during a close out game. You've been in the L for over a decade now.

[conversekid]

so much for home court calls.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nene missed the dunk

[aaronstampler]

2 turnovers for tony already, calm down dude.

[01Snake]

TP keeps bricking

[conversekid]

nene with the knee block

[Spurs Brazil]

TP very agresssive

Manuuuuuuuuuu in

[jackiel1219]

missing free throws alreday

[GrandeDavid]

What channel is the game on on Sopcast? How do I search for it?

[easjer]

Come on guys, stop arguing the calls. Maybe they are wrong, but it isn't going to help anyone, you know?

Just play.

Things better since the timeout.

But it appears that they'd be better if they could hit their free throws.

[jmard5]

missed FT for Parker.

[aaronstampler]

lots of foul calls already.

[jackiel1219]

how's reffing this, what's with all the tick tack fouls

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs with 4 team fouls already

[conversekid]

shut up parker and get back on d

[jmard5]

listen online live: http://www.ktjk.com/

[conversekid]

finley!!!!!!!!!

[Mojazz]

can i watch this game live via internet?

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 333333333333333333333333333333

[RashoFan]

What channel is the game on on Sopcast? How do I search for it?
Try this link...has worked for me....
http://www.rojadirecta.com/

[ducks]

mike is on fire

[jmard5]

Finley for his second 3pt shot!

[Spurs Brazil]

Another foul, this one on TP

[easjer]

Damn, too many fouls too early.

WTF?

[conversekid]

nice embelishment by horry to sell that.. haha

[ducks]

horry blocks ai again

[TampaDude]

Horry draws the charge!

[conversekid]

that was a bullshit foul!

[SpursFanFirst]

geez! Whistles all over the place! :(

[jackiel1219]

refs keeping the Nuggets in, Manu with 2 fouls

[GrandeDavid]

Anyone watching the game on sopcast? If so, how do I find the broadcast?

[Spurs Brazil]

FVck, 2 on Manu

[boutons_]

Come on, Manu, dumb, useless foul.

[TampaDude]

Man...what is with all the ticky tack fouls???

[conversekid]

spurs look like the clippers right now

[dolacheck]

wow already officiated crappy, another game of 8 on 5

[01Snake]

Way to go TD.

[boutons_]

come on, Tim, 2 TOs in 2 minutes.

[RashoFan]

can i watch this game live via internet?
Download SopCast from SopCast.org or SopCast.com(either will get you there) and when you DL it and open it, go to http://www.rojadirecta.com/
and highlight the game...it is in Spanish but I think you will figure it out....

[aaronstampler]

that's great. 4 turnovers by tim and tony and manu never touches the ball. We're playing great.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another To

[SpursFanFirst]

game tied at 14

[RashoFan]

Anyone watching the game on sopcast? If so, how do I find the broadcast?
http://www.rojadirecta.com/

[GrandeDavid]

They're fouling the shit out of Tim on almost every possession.

[conversekid]

fiiiinnnnnley

[jackiel1219]

Finley!

[RashoFan]

Grande...did you see my post???

[SpursFanFirst]

nice 3, Fin!!! He's on FIRE!

[TampaDude]

Finleeeeeeeeee!!!

[Ginofan]

Damn Mike is MONEY

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333333333

[RashoFan]

Fin DOG!!!

[jmard5]

Finley with another 3! His 3rd.

[Mojazz]

19-16 spurs

[conversekid]

They're fouling the shit out of Tim on almost every possession.

yup... the whistles are definitely not for the home team.

[Admidave50]

Wow, Mike is hot like fire!!

[GrandeDavid]

http://www.rojadirecta.com/

Thanks, RashoFan!

[SpursHedo]

finley is better now but we are very unlucky at the moment..

[RashoFan]

Good cause I just pm'd you....

[easjer]

May have TOs, but they are being much more active and aggressive early on, looking to establish themselves, and if they called it, get Denver bigs in foul trouble. I think I might be willing to take the turnovers in exchange for the aggression. But if they stopped them, I wouldn't mind.

Defense still sluggish; controlling tempo OK, but Denver is getting too many good looks. Probably due to early foul trouble.

[SpursHedo]

camby is doin a very good job on Tim so far.
outside shots from finley keepin us in the game.

[RashoFan]

MoJazz did you try the SopCast download yet?

[SpursHedo]

+ the refs want to keep this game close
rubbish foul calls

[Manu20]

Finley 3-3 from downtown!

[easjer]

yup... the whistles are definitely not for the home team.


That's ok. They mostly seem to playing through, which is what they have to do.

They aren't getting fucked up badly - refs should settle quickly. The calls haven't been awful, just unfortunate.

[Ginofan]

Guess they can't complain of AI getting to the line anymore...

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I'm trying to find in which channel from sopcast they are showing the game

[Mojazz]

go...

[Tippecanoe]

iverson with more FTs than everyone else combined

[easjer]

Loving the offensive boards and great ball movement.

Nice rebound Barry! And shot by Bowen!

[RashoFan]

I'm trying to find in which channel from sopcast they are showing the game
http://www.rojadirecta.com/
try that one...

[easjer]

Fuck! Did you SEE Najera on Tim? They need to call that shit!!!

[Tippecanoe]

oberto in

[boutons_]

Tim's funkin already, Gut It Up, Big Man.

[Ginofan]

God damn Najera, I hate that dirty fucker!

[duncan228]

That shit has been happening to Duncan every game by an assortment of Nuggets.

[jackiel1219]

Horry!! Nice pass by Barry

[01Snake]

Nice

[TampaDude]

Horry...and 1!

[Admidave50]

Vaughn hitting his Js tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Horry and one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[easjer]

Awesome ball movement! Great job Barry/Horry!

[boutons_]

great ball movement, Robert slashes, and1

[Admidave50]

we suck at FTs tonight, 2/5

[Tippecanoe]

close out strong

[dolacheck]

how are they fouls when u stand there, wow

[jackiel1219]

Bail out call for Melo

[smeagol]

Sopcast is not working!!!!!!

:madrun :madrun :wtf :wtf :bang :bang

[01Snake]

Can they kiss Melo's ass anymore than they are?

[Admidave50]

Wassup with Manu and ZERO field goal attempts?

[Tippecanoe]

whats with these early fouls. 8 already

[Mojazz]

end of first

[SpursDynasty]

Finish off this Denver team. Has been a quite boring series. SA dominates the first round like every year. Tim Duncan has never lost a first round unless on the injured list (2000).

[RashoFan]

Are all you guys that are using Sopcast and that website I posted able to see the game?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Carmello was clapping!

[Manu20]

Spurs lead 25-21 after 1Q!

[easjer]

Best 1st quarter we've seen so far!

Just need to keep that energy level up and keep playing through whatever comes. Can't drop this one. Just keep playing.

They could improve on the turnovers and tighten the defense, but on the whole, I'm pleased with the offense.

[SpursHedo]

bad last 2 minutes in the end..
missed ft by horry and 3 shots missed.

[Tippecanoe]

all right, not a bad start. need to cut down the turnovers and fouls. big 3 needs to step up

[01Snake]

Carmello was clapping!

Toss him!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Fuck! Did you SEE Najera on Tim? They need to call that shit!!!
Najera has some issues. I never liked his defense.

It consists of lashing out at players who are actually gifted.

[GrandeDavid]

Horry will save a bullet or two for the fourth. The Spurs will not allow this game to go back to Denver. They don't want to do that. They know they absolutely must save mileage on their veteran team's legs. I'm sure they'll do everything they can to close this out in the 4th quarter.

[SpursHedo]

we gave them too many fts
we should stop silly fouls

[theroc5]

hopefully this series will prepare duncan for the suns, he is going to get a lot of easy looks in that series.

[aaronstampler]

I think espn's gamecast messed up. I think Bowen should have 4 points and Vaughn 2, not the other way around. I think they credited a Bowen banker to Vaughn.

[GrandeDavid]

Barry starting the 2nd. Barry, you owe us a phat tripla, haas!

[easjer]

All well and good, Grande, if they maintain a good level in the second and third, then the fourth will be better.

[ducks]

come on tp hit your layups

[01Snake]

TP can't catch a break

[SpursHedo]

so many close misses..
will brent score tonight guys???

[GrandeDavid]

TP missing layups. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. And clutch.

[jackiel1219]

Barry for 3

[SpursHedo]

and he diddddd

[Spurs Brazil]

Barry 3333333333333333333333333

[ducks]

barry from tp

[RashoFan]

Damn SopCast....sorry guys I tried to help

[GrandeDavid]

Btw, guys, no ripping on me for critical comments. I'm a huge fan, its a closeout game, so I'm venting against every bad play. ha ha

Barry with that three I talked about!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Oberto is using his big game experience

[jackiel1219]

Oberto is all over the O boards!

[Spurs Brazil]

TONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs up 30-23

[ducks]

tp

[ducks]

tp misses another layup pop thought he was fouled

[01Snake]

Why does TP take it at Camby?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

TP needs to curb his layups, he has to pick and choose. Camby will own him many times.

[ducks]

Why does TP take it at Camby?
camby is not blocking him so far

he is trying to get him in foul trouble

[TampaDude]

OMFG what a stupid commercial...

[Quiet Strength]

Parker is forcing shots up and falling too much... he's got to get his butt off the floor and get back on defense

[Admidave50]

Sopcast is not working!!!!!!

:madrun :madrun :wtf :wtf :bang :bang

yep! wtf :madrun :madrun :

[Amuseddaysleeper]

camby is not blocking him so far

he is trying to get him in foul trouble


haha shouldn't the question be why ISN'T TP taking it at camby? may as well try to get the guy in foul trouble!

[Mojazz]

Go spurs..

[ducks]

Parker is forcing shots up and falling too much... he's got to get his butt off the floor and get back on defense
:rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes
you do realize what ai is shooting 1-7

[ducks]

haha shouldn't the question be why ISN'T TP taking it at camby? may as well try to get the guy in foul trouble!
pop thought he was fouled last layup

[Zarko]

Why does TP take it at Camby?
I think TP is seeing all the bs calls that melo and ai are getting whenever they drive toward the hoop, and he probably figures that he deserves the same amount of respect.

Tim might have the same mindset. Its only going to hurt us more... the officiating is trying to insure a game 6 even with our lead.

[easjer]

I think Tony's doing as he is told. If he can get it in there and make it go - more power to him. I prefer the aggression to relying on poor jumpshots. The aggression and ball movement look much more crisp and good tonight and I like that they are going for it.

Nothing to lose by it, particularly when your big slides to the basket to pick up the offensive board or tip it in, as they've been doing.

Oberto is playing well, and Elson and Horry have done that as well.

[Quiet Strength]

:rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes
you do realize what ai is shooting 1-7

Parker is still staying on the ground too long

[ducks]

fouls are 8-6 now

[aaronstampler]

nice shot tp

[Tippecanoe]

holy crap. i just realized that ai drive was his first basket of the night. nice d spurs

[01Snake]

camby is not blocking him so far

he is trying to get him in foul trouble

Right on que. :lol

[Mojazz]

any other stream broadcast of the game?

[ducks]

tp and one

[Spurs Brazil]

TP and one!!!!!!!!!!

[TampaDude]

Parker...and 1!!!

[GrandeDavid]

Are all you guys that are using Sopcast and that website I posted able to see the game?

Its saying "no peers to connect" but as I told you in a PM I sent you...

[jmard5]

yep! wtf :madrun :madrun :

just listen online. sopcast is not working for me either. http://www.ktjk.com/

[ducks]

N. Hilario nopw has 2 fouls

[01Snake]

Pass it Oberto! :lol

[gilmor]

pop thought he was fouled last layup

Ducks.. do me a favour.. take your mouth off Parker's cock..

[Tippecanoe]

spurs can blow the game open right now

[Spurs Brazil]

Oberto with 6rebs already

[SpursFanFirst]

35-27, Spurs!

[GrandeDavid]

Tim is statistically very quiet thus far...how does he look for those watching the game??

[Zarko]

oberto!

[01Snake]

Td!!

[jackiel1219]

Timmy!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ha!

They've got Anthony Carter, the guy who couldn't fit with the Spurs or learn the system, on the floor!

I'm very scared of him! :lol

If you are Karl, why not blood some youth like Diawara?

[mardigan]

Watch out for ANthony Carter, best ex-Spur ever

[Tippecanoe]

Oberto with 6rebs already

you sure?? yahoo says 4

[SpursFanFirst]

Timmy dunks it...yay! :)