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

[Obstructed_View]

Shocker that Anthony Michael Hall tries to call me out again... I'd be ok with everything except for bullshit 3rd foul on Amare
Yeah, I'd be okay with the two obvious fouls on Elson that weren't called if I were a Suns fan, too.

[ATXSPUR]

No, because he called me a "homer" for saying Barbosa was superior and he tried to produce stats to back up his terrible opinion. If he just said he was being a homer, then I would have been ok with it. In fact, he claimed every team/coach in the NBA would want to have Manu over Barbosa. Don't protect him just because he's Mr. Kori - he can be just as whiny and incorrect as anyone.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/texaslh_2006/seriousbusiness.jpg

[TampaDude]

Okay, here are my observations in looking at the stat box:

1. Tony is having his way, which is important;
2. Duncan has no fouls, which is incredible;
3. Amare getting awfully close to serious foul trouble;
4. Because of the above three points, the Spurs really don't want to lose this game. They must find a way to get the job done in the second half.

True dat...the foul situation right now really favors the Spurs in the second half...if we can get Stoudy to pick up at least one more, Duncan and the Spurs will cruise...

[ChumpDumper]

Shocker that Anthony Michael Hall tries to call me out again... I'd be ok with everything except for bullshit 3rd foul on AmareYet you whined about Tim.

Make up your mind.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Amare should have 5 fouls right now the way he was hacking. Lucky he only has 3

[RonMexico]

Firggin Amari is manhandling Tim - lotta nerve to make that comment :madrun

Duncan should have been called for at LEAST 1 foul in that half... admit it. No matter how much he is getting "manhandled."

[Nashfan]

spurs playin like shit (minus tony) abnd only down 2


that horrific call on amare helped a lot and frankly, ill take it


I'm glad you recognize that bad call on Amare. Duncan caused all the contact. It took away our momentum.

[GrandeDavid]

No way..Barbosa is better....not even close

That's a ridiculously ignorant take. I know Leandrinho from down here in the Brazilian pros before he went to the NBA. I've followed his career in Phoenix, and I will tell you that not only are he and Manu different types of players, but Manu is in a superior class. Like I said, I like Leandrinho as a person, his story, his game, and Phoenix's system suits him as he arguably has less pressure playing behind Nash. But he doesn't come close to being the all around player and winner Manu is.

[fred33]

so????????? so

[Amarelooms]

Manu is better, but he's a starter in 6th man clothing. Barbosa is a true six man.

Manu is better at ONE thing...FLOPPING :elephant

[ChumpDumper]

so
So shut up.

[RonMexico]

Yet you whined about Tim.

Make up your mind.

Because that was either a foul on Duncan or no-call all around.

[1SUNSFAN]

Firggin Amari is manhandling Tim - lotta nerve to make that comment :madrun

What about that third "foul" on Amare? Should have been offensive on Tim or no call...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

No way..Barbosa is better....not even close

That depends.

If real Manu turns up, the guy who carried us for 12 games during the season, the guy who attacks the rim, the guy who makes his jumpers and steals the ball in the lanes, everyone would take Manu.

If it's inconsistent Manu, then Barbosa might get the nod.

WTF did Horry just say? I could hardly hear it.

[Obstructed_View]

You really are being a homer to think everyone would want a guy in his 30s over a 24-year-old 6th man of the year.
What does upside have to do with it? Considering the teams and their systems, Manu having similar numbers is more impressive than you seem to think. I think Baboso is a good player, and was a legitimate 6th man. But Manu's a better player right now.

[dbreiden83080]

We need big 2nd halfs from Tim, Manu and Tony plus the D had better imrpove out there, it was awful in the 2nd qtr.

[ChumpDumper]

Because that was either a foul on Duncan or no-call all around.I'd be fine with your whining if you just didn't whine so much.

[fred33]

theY see eva longoria on abc??????????

[easjer]

Oh, unrelated, but on my mind:

FUCK ROGER CLEMENS.

That's all.

[Amarelooms]

That's a ridiculously ignorant take. I know Leandrinho from down here in the Brazilian pros before he went to the NBA. I've followed his career in Phoenix, and I will tell you that not only are he and Manu different types of players, but Manu is in a superior class. Like I said, I like Leandrinho as a person, his story, his game, and Phoenix's system suits him as he arguably has less pressure playing behind Nash. But he doesn't come close to being the all around player and winner Manu is.

Barbosa is younger, better shooter, QUICKER, list goes on...open your eyes homers...trust NBA coaches would take Barbosa over Manu :elephant

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

What about that third "foul" on Amare? Should have been offensive on Tim or no call...

Shuda been a no call.

You can't complain though, you've been getting most of the calls.

[mookie2001]

horry said the worst championship was his 3rd with LA, when they beat the nets he was pissed

[Deb]

Duncan should have been called for at LEAST 1 foul in that half... admit it. No matter how much he is getting "manhandled."
If he could get untangled from the Amari death grip, he might have :spin

[spyder]

Manu is better at ONE thing...FLOPPING :elephant
not as bad as your boy Harris

[GrandeDavid]

You guys remember Alex Garcia? He's blowing up in Brazil again and just beat my local team. He plays for undefeated Brasilia...after the game he and I had way too many beers. His agent is fielding calls from four NBA teams, but he wasn't sure if the Spurs were one of them at this point. Anyway, he loved San Antonio and he would instantly take Beno's or Jaque's backup job. Like right now. The dude is a quick athlete like Leandrinho, but MUCH stronger, is a left and can actually defend decently.

[Kobulingam]

Roger Clemens loves money.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's a minor league contract - whatever that means.

Pop should play Manu a lot of minutes today to get him ready for the rest of the games.

[01Snake]

What about that third "foul" on Amare? Should have been offensive on Tim or no call...

Jesus! Did you not see the replay?

[ChumpDumper]

Barbosa is younger, better shooter, QUICKER, list goes on...open your eyes homers...trust NBA coaches would take Barbosa over Manu :elephant"Mavs 2007 NBA Champions!"

[Tek_XX]

Manu is better at ONE thing...FLOPPING :elephant

Oh wow you called Manu a flopper? Original take

[WalterBenitez]

Barbosa is paying better than Manu, We need to slow down those babies

[Deb]

theY see eva longoria on abc??????????
Man you must be obsessed with Eva or something

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

BTW, Manu's not 30 yet.

[fred33]

theY see eva longoria on abc?????????? SO???

[TampaDude]

Oh, unrelated, but on my mind:

FUCK ROGER CLEMENS.

That's all.

I'm 100% totally unsurprised that Rocket is back with the Yankees... :lol

[GrandeDavid]

Barbosa is younger, better shooter, QUICKER, list goes on...open your eyes homers...trust NBA coaches would take Barbosa over Manu :elephant

Why is a Mavs fan in here? The fan of the chokingest American sports team since the Houston Oilers. Great take. Intelligent.

Oh, I forgot, to block those pests with ignorant takes, there is a block control so you won't have to waste your time with them. That I shall do right now.

[WalterBenitez]

BTW, Manu's not 30 yet. looks like today :D, anyhow Manu's time is ahead!

[Obstructed_View]

Oh wow you called Manu a flopper? Original take
Doubly ignorant considering Devin Harris plays for the Mavs.

[RogerIsEatingASandwich]

I'm 100% totally unsurprised that Rocket is back with the Yankees... :lol

Nobody should be surprised.

Welcome back to NY, Roger :)

[TampaDude]

Roger Clemens loves money.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's a minor league contract - whatever that means.

Pop should play Manu a lot of minutes today to get him ready for the rest of the games.

Heh...yeah, a $28 million minor league contract... :lmao

[Nashfan]

Shuda been a no call.

You can't complain though, you've been getting most of the calls.


It either should of been a foul by Duncan or a no call. I think you need to look at the boxscore to realize who has been getting the most calls. Here is a hint, it isn't the Suns. :rolleyes

[1SUNSFAN]

Manu is better at ONE thing...FLOPPING :elephant

:clap :clap :clap :lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKMv9LrgF6M

[hitmanyr2k]

Barbosa is a decent scorer but about half of his points come from cherry picking and wide open shots so it's really hard to tell how good a scorer he is. I really would like to see what he could do on a half court team because he's one of the players I think the uptempo style and the "system" suits.

[Obstructed_View]

Why is a Mavs fan in here? The fan of the chokingest American sports team since the Houston Oilers. Great take. Intelligent.

Oh, I forgot, to block those pests with ignorant takes, there is a block control so you won't have to waste your time with them. That I shall do right now.
Where's the fun in that? They are in here praying that the Spurs lose so they can do a little dance.

[Xylus]

Hopefully Amare's foul trouble will cause D'Antoni to put Kurt Thomas back on Duncan. KT was really frustrating Duncan while he was out there.

[easjer]

Another unrelated note - not unexpected, but AP is reporting Jeff Van Gundy is leaving the Rockets. Shame - he's my favorite coach next to Pop.

Back to your regularly scheduled who's been screwed more by the officials chat . . .

[Quiet Strength]

:clap :clap :clap :lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKMv9LrgF6M

lol That is kinda funny

[Tek_XX]

Doubly ignorant considering Devin Harris plays for the Mavs.

The entire Dallas Mavericks is made up of European style floppers

That's like calling popovich a major whiner while ignoring D'Antoni.

[Obstructed_View]

It either should of been a foul by Duncan or a no call. I think you need to look at the boxscore to realize who has been getting the most calls. Here is a hint, it isn't the Suns. :rolleyes
Yes, because as long as both teams have the same number of fouls, it's a well officiated game. :rolleyes

[GrandeDavid]

Manu is a PROVEN world, olympic and NBA champion. What a loser, what an absolutely irritating moron who would make a comment that Barbosa would be taken by NBA team's over Manu. A take from the simpleton fan of a championshipless franchise whose team's pride just got shit on, squashed and buried into irrelevancy. Must be painful that your "superstar" is now more comparable to Dwayne Schintzius than Larry Bird.

[Nashfan]

Jesus! Did you not see the replay?


Yes, I saw the replay in real time and slow motion and Duncan hooked arms with Amare and pulled him down.

[Xylus]

Barbosa is a decent scorer but about half of his points come from cherry picking and wide open shots so it's really hard to tell how good a scorer he is. I really would like to see what he could do on a half court team because he's one of the players I think the uptempo style and the "system" suits.
Wow, you have never watched Barbosa play outside of this game, have you? :lol

He's such a great player because he's a great shooter and a great slasher. The Lakers couldn't stop him from getting to the basket at will, over and over and over.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

3rd quarter was when we wore down the Nugs, don't think it'll work against the Suns though.

2nd half should be interesting... wonder what Pop will pull out of the draw?

Major difference from last series - THEIR BENCH CAN PLAY! :lol

[Kevin Blackistone]

Phoenix played aggressive and made a ton of contested shots in the 1st half. Spurs in contrast were not aggressive and very stagnant on offense. The good thing is that the Spurs were able to play odd lineups and stay right in the game. I look for a huge increase in 2nd half aggressiveness on both ends of the court, and more contested shots from Phoenix start to hit the front of the rim and bounce out. Spurs are right where they need to be on the road, time to step it up a level for 24 minutes and take game 1.

[RonMexico]

What does upside have to do with it? Considering the teams and their systems, Manu having similar numbers is more impressive than you seem to think. I think Baboso is a good player, and was a legitimate 6th man. But Manu's a better player right now.

Ok - I'll give you that. Good points. Much better than timvp who was pretty much ready to give him the MVP, 6th man, MIP, DPOY...

[mookie2001]

what was horry's fav 5 question?championships

[Obstructed_View]

The entire Dallas Mavericks is made up of European style floppers.
Not true. Devin Harris learned how to flop from Darrell Armstrong. He's by far the worst in the league. He was pretty good at drawing charges before, so he just added the head snap and the stomp-'n-whine.

[BillsCarnage]

Shuda been a no call.

You can't complain though, you've been getting most of the calls.

Is that why SA has more FT's than the Suns?

[RogerIsEatingASandwich]

Heh...yeah, a $28 million minor league contract... :lmao

:wow Daymn that's alot of cash. Randy Johnson's salary is a part of that chunk. Trade looking better now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It either should of been a foul by Duncan or a no call. I think you need to look at the boxscore to realize who has been getting the most calls. Here is a hint, it isn't the Suns. :rolleyes

I agreed it shuda been a no call - they were both fouling each other.

Yeah, okay, how about watching the game!?

The Suns got a lot of calls, not just fouls.

[GrandeDavid]

Alright, getting ready for the 3rd. We need a little more from Manu, way less turnovers, more assists and just up the intensity when the 4th quarter approaches.

If the Spurs don't protect the basketball better they will lose this game independent of any other occurance. Cut down on the freaking turnovers this half.

[Obstructed_View]

Ok - I'll give you that. Good points. Much better than timvp who was pretty much ready to give him the MVP, 6th man, MIP, DPOY...
I ain't dissin' your boy.

Well, except when I call him "Baboso", but I just think that's funny.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

horry's fave five thing was lame as hell

it lasted all but 30 seconds!

[TampaDude]

:clap :clap :clap :lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKMv9LrgF6M

Pretty funny...would've been better if they had included some actual footage of Manu flopping, though...

[RonMexico]

Yes, because as long as both teams have the same number of fouls, it's a well officiated game. :rolleyes

He's responding to that dumbass Ruffin who claimed the Suns got most of the calls.

[BillsCarnage]

Fuckin Ivaroni.. STFU and let D'Ant handle that stuff!

[easjer]

Nice! T given out to Suns Asst. Coach. While D'Antoni was STILL bitching. :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is that why SA has more FT's than the Suns?

No, that's because your team can't handle Tim so you foul the shit out of him every time he gets in the block! :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Is that why SA has more FT's than the Suns?
Again, teams aren't entitled to the same number of free throws. Go read the NBA rules.

[ChumpDumper]

:lol @ the tech on the assistant.

[SpursFanFirst]

Suns assist. picks up a T at the half! lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Wow, you have never watched Barbosa play outside of this game, have you? :lol

He's such a great player because he's a great shooter and a great slasher. The Lakers couldn't stop him from getting to the basket at will, over and over and over.

I've watched Barbosa plenty and of course you can't refute anything I've said because you know it's true. He does cherry pick a lot and no defense gears up to stop him because he's surrounded by good players. I know one thing is for damn sure...he can't score in the half court like Steve Nash can. It's either a wide open 3 point shot or a drive to the rim. His passing and defense is nothing to scream about either.

[lefty]

Haha T on Suns assistant :blah :lol

[GrandeDavid]

Bowen already with a foul...

[Xylus]

Technical foul called at halftime...on an assistant coach...wtf.

[ChumpDumper]

Ivaroni is letting the league know he's ready to coach Memphis.

[Obstructed_View]

He's responding to that dumbass Ruffin who claimed the Suns got most of the calls.
They probably did. Sorry. Free throw attempts have zero to do with that fact.

[RonMexico]

Tech on Ivaroni during halftime? They're pulling out all the stops this game. Duncan did a good job fighting with Crawford because they're favoring the Spurs now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nash is cutting us up.

[WalterBenitez]

Let declare that Elson sucks!

[easjer]

Much better possesion for the Spurs

[Obstructed_View]

Tech on Ivaroni during halftime? They're pulling out all the stops this game. Duncan did a good job fighting with Crawford because they're favoring the Spurs now.
For someone who has said that he was okay with the calls other than one, you are starting to look like a liar.

[GrandeDavid]

Keep that crowd silent...

[Tippecanoe]

ELSON!! haha

[Amuseddaysleeper]

omg we got the lead!

[RonMexico]

They probably did. Sorry. Free throw attempts have zero to do with that fact.

We're not talking balls and strikes or even FT attempts. Just 11 PF on Suns and 7 on Spurs... therefore Ruffin doesn't have a valid argument in saying Suns got "most of the calls"

[ATXSPUR]

what a dumbass elson is

[Obstructed_View]

Let declare that Elson sucks!
Elson sucks.

[Quiet Strength]

Damn it elson

[ChumpDumper]

Elson giveth, Elson taketh away.

[easjer]

Damn it Elson!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

elson is a fucking moron

my god

put in oberto

[TampaDude]

Nice travel there... :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Elson :lol :wtf

[WalterBenitez]

My God ... is there any express to send Elson back to San Antonio?

[hitmanyr2k]

Christ...first Bowen passes up a wide open shot and then Elson...wtf was he doing? :lol

[mabber]

I predict that more than half the posts on this thread will be about the refs & calls (or lack of calls).

[easjer]

I'm sorry, where was the foul?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

He was okay in the first q... let's give him a break.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

How can anyone say that Amare is as good as he was in 2005??????

[Tippecanoe]

Finley 3!!!!!!!!

[WalterBenitez]

MIke :D

[RonMexico]

For someone who has said that he was okay with the calls other than one, you are starting to look like a liar.

Ok, now it's 2 calls... haha. Maybe even 3 because that call on Duncan was weak.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm sorry, where was the foul?Push.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Finley is still smokin!

[hitmanyr2k]

Finley isn't passing up shit lol. Give him the ball. Fuck Bruce.

[Xylus]

God, this crowd is absolute shit. Quiet as fuck right now.

[Obstructed_View]

We're not talking balls and strikes or even FT attempts. Just 11 PF on Suns and 7 on Spurs... therefore Ruffin doesn't have a valid argument in saying Suns got "most of the calls"
Dude, not calling a foul is a "call". The officials make a decision whether or not to blow the whistle. Out of bounds plays or deciding not to call a foul when someone's setting a screen out of bounds is a "call".

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ok, now it's 2 calls... haha. Maybe even 3 because that call on Duncan was weak.

It breaks both ways... but apparently not according to you.

[easjer]

Timmy! MAKE YOUR FTs!!

[TampaDude]

Finley erases the Elson mistake...

[Obstructed_View]

Elson sucks.

[easjer]

Damn, Nash is amazing, isn't he? Love watching him play.

[Tippecanoe]

we just cant stop stevie

EDIT: and they cant stop tony

[hitmanyr2k]

Nash is fuckin impressive. The Spurs defense is locking down on him and he's still scoring.

[TampaDude]

TP is on fire!

[velik_m]

Bowen the rebounding machine.

[Obstructed_View]

Great screen on Duncan by Elson.

[WalterBenitez]

hehehhe Tony is hot tonite ... I hope POP doesn't bench him

[GrandeDavid]

Go Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Parker v Nash - first to blink loses the game.

Beautiful reverse by Duncan!

[easjer]

Time for RoHo? Please?

[ChumpDumper]

Great move by D'Asani putting Marion alone on Duncan.

[Obstructed_View]

Look at those hops!

[GrandeDavid]

Oz, where are you now? And what time is it?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Great start to the Q

[WalterBenitez]

wow!!! TP

[easjer]

Parker 7-7

[TampaDude]

Parker with the jumper!!!!!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

i'm loving this quarter

parker is a god

[Spurs Brazil]

TP on fire!!!!!!!!!!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

why isnt dantoni calling timeout? his team looks so lost

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Canberra, Australia, 7am.

How are you GD?

[GrandeDavid]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!! Had Horry hit that three that woulda been simply ill!

[TampaDude]

Damn...Nash looks like Kobe out there!

[easjer]

Spurs need to score now.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can someone please stop Nash!?

[GrandeDavid]

Oz, doing great. Its 6 PM here in Brazil.

[davemaniscool]

c'mon stop nash. cut the head off and the body dies

[Tippecanoe]

man, nash is good

[TampaDude]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!! Had Horry hit that three that woulda been simply ill!

That would have been the dagger from hell...

[easjer]

:lol

They are talking about Marion beinga great defender - he's getting worked by both TD and TP

[Obstructed_View]

Where's the AI continuation?

[hitmanyr2k]

?? The commentators are talking about Marion guarding different positions but is he stopping anyone? Hell no!! :lol

[davemaniscool]

Parker is en fuego

[mabber]

why isnt dantoni calling timeout? his team looks so lost

Because a 6-8 pt lead isn't a lot against the Suns (style they play).

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

Parker's Bad Ass Right now

[GrandeDavid]

Parker on FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

GD - enjoyed your Garcia story.

Parker!? Wow.

[ChumpDumper]

Turning Nash into a scorer is how the Spurs can win the series. So far, so good.

[Obstructed_View]

Rainbow.

[davemaniscool]

?? The commentators are talking about Marion guarding different positions but is he stopping anyone? Hell no!! :lol

that's what I was thinking. Marion overrated as a defender.

[velik_m]

Tony!

[WalterBenitez]

Come on Tony I'll pay the beer :drunk

[mabber]

Turning Nash into a scorer is how the Spur can win. So far, so good.

Yep, this is definitely their plan and it's working.

[Tippecanoe]

Moving Screen Mothafuckas!! Moving Screen!!!!!!

[Admidave50]

Oh my, Tony is so hoooooooot!

[davemaniscool]

bs call. too many moving screens that are never called

[easjer]

Huh? Stoudemire was moving!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pace of game still favours Suns. Score will be well over 100.

Bowen's been decidedly average today.

[Obstructed_View]

Bowen's reactions are so funny. Nobody's calling that on Amare.

[easjer]

Great. Already in the penalty. Hellfire.

[Quiet Strength]

The suns crowd is so dead right now

[GrandeDavid]

GD - enjoyed your Garcia story.

Parker!? Wow.

He's a cool guy. And I knew the San Antonio chicks were into him, but you oughtta see Brazil. He's a cool guy and treats common fans very well. Actually virtually all South American ballers are down to earth and fan friendly.

Alex can put back a 12 pack and then post a triple double. Amazing how much these ball players can hold their liquor.

[TampaDude]

Pace of game still favours Suns. Score will be well over 100.

Bowen's been decidedly average today.

...and 3 PFs

[Tippecanoe]

duncan dunks!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD Dunk

[TampaDude]

Duncan with the JAM!!!

[davemaniscool]

has Stoudemire defended Tim in this game?

[ChumpDumper]

Pace of game still favours Suns. Score will be well over 100.

Bowen's been decidedly average today.His D maybe, but his rebounding is big for us.

[GrandeDavid]

Tim dunks on Amare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[easjer]

Dunk! And Delay of Game!

[Tippecanoe]

wtf was that??

[easjer]

FUCK THAT! He wasn't moving.

BULLSHIT CALLS!

[ChumpDumper]

I think it's safe to say the calls have evened out, so sunfan can stop whining.

[davemaniscool]

horry shouldn't have moved.

[WalterBenitez]

Those refs are a joke ... they are givins some favors to Amare :grim:

[Amuseddaysleeper]

uhh first the moving pick and now horry was outside the circle and didn't move and HE gets called for a foul?

wow

[Obstructed_View]

That was a block.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

BS call on Horry. Shuda been no call. He was standing there for 2 seconds and didn't move or reach! :wtf

[Kobulingam]

Fucking Amare should have 5 fouls now.

[hitmanyr2k]

That was a nice adjustment by Amare to avoid the offensive foul. Soft touch with that shot too.

[Amarelooms]

Those refs are a joke ... they are givins some favors to Amare :grim:

That's cause Amare is a MAN BEAST son :elephant

[velik_m]

Someone besides tony needs to step up.

[GrandeDavid]

His D maybe, but his rebounding is big for us.

I noticed he has 6 boards. Nice! I think the bottom line is that Duncan is out of foul trouble, evidently in rhythm, not to mention Parker, and Manu's been relatively silent offensively, so this is setting up to be a MAJOR letdown if the Spurs don't win this game. At least to me. Go Spurs!

[Dingle Barry]

Worst call ever. These refs suck terrible ass both ways right now.

[ATXSPUR]

screw the refs

[Kobulingam]

horry shouldn't have moved.

He moved because of the contact.

[easjer]

What, did they feel bad about their call at the end of the 2nd? Trying to even it up now?

Well bullshit calls three in a row, hope the fucking whining suns fans are placated.

[RonMexico]

I think it's safe to say the calls have evened out, so sunfan can stop whining.

I agree. Bitching ceases.

[TampaDude]

MMMMM...Suns gotta be lovin' that home cookin'...

[Obstructed_View]

It doesn't matter that his feet were set. Amare got around him. It's only a charge if you take the contact in the center of your body. I thought Horry was late in arriving anyway.

[Kobulingam]

Amare should have 5 mo'fucking fouls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tek_XX]

Horry didn't have to move, if Amare runs into him it's a call on Horry.

[mookie2001]

paging Amare's Loom

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Amare can't dunk or block anymore how is he still good?
Control the Nash, this game is ours.

[Obstructed_View]

BS call on Horry. Shuda been no call. He was standing there for 2 seconds and didn't move or reach! :wtf
That's completely untrue.

[slayermin]

:lol @ Suns Defense.

[TampaDude]

Just don't let the Suns get on a run, and we got this one won!

[Kobulingam]

That's completely untrue.

Horry was there early and Amare jumped and hit Horry on the side causing Horry to move.

How the heck is it an Horry foul?

[conversekid]

That's cause Amare is a MAN BEAST son :elephant

Sounds like you have a crush on the guy.

[mabber]

I don't think the Suns can beat the Spurs unless Marion actually contributes offensively.

[Obstructed_View]

Horry didn't have to move, if Amare runs into him it's a call on Horry.
Amare didn't run into him. Horry hit Amare with his shoulder. It's a blocking foul.

[easjer]

OK, OV, good point. I concede.

[Tek_XX]

spurs playing this just right. Make this all about nash and Stoudamire

[Obstructed_View]

Horry was there early and Amare jumped and hit Horry on the side causing Horry to move.

How the heck is it an Horry foul?
You have to hit the defender in the chest. Horry was in position, but Amare had time to get around it. Amare's as entitled to his position as Horry is.

[conversekid]

is some guy named manu playing for the spurs this game?

[Obstructed_View]

OK, OV, good point. I concede.
Thank you. I'm missing the game. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Barry needs to improvve his D if he wants to stay on the floor.

[conversekid]

ginobolli doing more harm than good right now.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Why has ginobili had 7 straight horrible playoff games????

[easjer]

:lol


I like the Spurs aggressiveness so far. Better perimeter defense. Would like them to make more shots though.

[GrandeDavid]

The Spurs killing Phoenix on the boards.

Barry you missed a f-ing three. That's all we ask is an occasional three. :rolleyes

And Manu gets his 3rd foul.

[Obstructed_View]

That was on Horry.

[Spurologist]

work blows.

Spurs with a nice lead. :tu

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Damn, Tim, you gotta back Diaw down! You've got 3 inches and strength on him - dropstep him!

[TampaDude]

Manu sucks!

[GrandeDavid]

Manu missed a f-ing alley oop layup. Terrific.

[Obstructed_View]

Late whistle. 4th on. What?

[conversekid]

Bell is a thug... eject him for that foul. :)

[easjer]

Fuck. You HAVE TO MAKE THAT SHIT MANU.

Nice bail out call - Tim needs to make that go in.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why has ginobili had 7 straight horrible playoff games????

He hasn't. He was great in the 2nd half of game 2, and not bad in games 3 and 4 v Nugs.

[Obstructed_View]

That was Amare's foul. Bell didn't do anything.

[GrandeDavid]

Manu looks to have some hustle stats, but only 5 points with 3 fouls will not cut it. Why the hell did he start, btw?

[mookie2001]

MANU sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[DudleyDawson]

Duncan..please make a point blank shot.

[Spurologist]

Damn, Tim, you gotta back Diaw down! You've got 3 inches and strength on him - dropstep him!

He just did that to Amare. He just needs to finish that

[davemaniscool]

don't let vaughn shoot

[mookie2001]

I actually thought for a second he might make a shot

[GrandeDavid]

Barry is utterly useless today. Get him the f out.

[Obstructed_View]

Baboso's a fast little bitch.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ugh. Can we run a play please???

Is it just me, or has Manu lost his spring lately?

[GrandeDavid]

This is sad. The f-ing Spurs should be up double digits on this team. At least they only have one turnover this half.

[ATXSPUR]

i have stomache aches.....gotta make your baskets Spurs.

[TampaDude]

Ugh. Can we run a play please???

Is it just me, or has Manu lost his spring lately?

Manu has lost his spring and half his summer... :bang :lol

[easjer]

They really, really, really need to score on this next possession.

It's been too long.

[Obstructed_View]

Manu's lost his nuts. He needs to borrow Tony's fiancee.

[Tek_XX]

Every Suns player has now gotten there life story played on national TV.

[TampaDude]

This is sad. The f-ing Spurs should be up double digits on this team. At least they only have one turnover this half.

Werd...we should be up at least 14 right now!

[mookie2001]

Manu lost his spring lately?manu blows, he has been horrendous

[TampaDude]

Manu's lost his nuts. He needs to borrow Tony's fiancee.

LOL

[Obstructed_View]

Every Suns player has now gotten there life story played on national TV.
News flash: The media loves the Suns.

[Xylus]

I'm surprised the Suns are only down 4, the way the Spurs have been making their shots this quarter. Missed free throws are so goddamn frustrating.

[GrandeDavid]

Manu's lost his nuts. He needs to borrow Tony's fiancee.

:lol

I'd better hear post game that he played with the flu or something! :bang

[romad_20]

Manu looks scared to drive. Why not attack Amare with 3 fouls, he can't be that aggressive. Pop needs to chew his ass!

[mookie2001]

he looks rusty from not playing for argentina this summer

[conversekid]

manu just looks discombobulated

[Kobulingam]

TD could have 50 points right now against this Suns defense.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Manu does look slower, he's aged 5 years in teh past 5 weeks

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, Barbosa is damn fast, but deceptively so, like a mongoose. Very nice player.

Manu needs to find his game or we're in trouble in this series.

[slayermin]

I love the pace of the game. Manu looks like a spectator out there but at least cleaning up on the boards.