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

[Quiet Strength]

Finally elson does something good

[RonMexico]

:lmao Nash runs under Duncan after Duncan has left his feet, gets the charge. Fuck this.

Duncan wraps up Amare... both fall to the ground... ball is 15 feet away from the play... 3rd foul on Amare

Fuck that.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

That's right Bruce, don't try the fancy pass shit, just fucking shoot the ball.

:tu Elson with the nice D at the end of the half.

[resistanze]

Elson needs 5 more of those to redeem himself

[Dirk Nowitzki]

And the Spurs don't ever commit fouls?

Don't play the ref card...

I can't watch the game, but this is what I see

Suns fan in 1st Q: Man, Suns are being pussies and can't hit anything within 10 feet... 26%??

Spurs fan response: That's awesome Spurs Defense!!!

Suns fan in 2Q: Nice, finally not playing scared

Spurs fan response: The refs are the problem!!!!


You guys are outplaying the spurs and making a statement right now to them that you can seriously contend with them in a 7 game series.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

fuck fuck, we coulda cut it down to 5 had elson made the dunk

at least elson blocked that last shot but still

[slayermin]

Nice comeback, Fran. Just lay the ball up next time.

[Spurologist]

Big Shot by Bowen

[aaronstampler]

- 13 that quarter. Fucking awful. Non-calls, shit defense, easy missed shots, stupid turnovers.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuce 333333333333

[ducks]

nice shot bowen
nice play to end the half

[Admidave50]

How can Elson suck less? He deserves F++ for this shit!

[Deb]

Not the first, second, third, yadayada dunk that Elson has missed

[ballhog]

Bowen with a great shot. Needed that.

[Gerryatrics]

Man this is horrible, but oh so entertaining. If it weren't for that whole elimination thing I would be loving this.

[Pistons < Spurs]

down 7 at the half on the road. No worries.

too bad the Spurs are 5 of 12 from the line.

[TampaDude]

This game is fucking rigged.

No...the Spurs are playing like total shit right now...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop had better give our guys a rocket because that was A PATHETIC EFFORT.

Get beaten by better play, fine, but they just played that half like they're stoned. :(

[Marcus Bryant]

Down 7 and playing like shit? Oh no.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Duncan wraps up Amare... both fall to the ground... ball is 15 feet away from the play... 3rd foul on Amare

Fuck that.


I'm sorry, are you trying to hold up that play in the first game where Amare had Tim's arm hooked? If so, STFU.

[kskonn]

He's a Spur...

your a dip shit. or a closet suns/mavericks fan, can't figure out which one.

[GrandeDavid]

Down 7 at the half AT Phoenix in a virtual must win game for Phoenix...I think the Spurs have a chance. As long as Tim goes into the fourth with no foul trouble!

[sa_butta]

Very lucky to be down by only 7. Pop will be furious right now.

[VaSpursFan]

elson needs to be demoted to high school ball for blowing that dunk...asshole!!!!!!!!

[Manu20]

Nash with 9 assists at the half!! That is to many!! :pctoss :pctoss

[Quiet Strength]

The spurs have played so bad and are only down by 7... thats actually not so bad. It feels alot worse.

[kskonn]

dman Nash just told saeger to back the fuck off his nose.

[samikeyp]

Don't play the ref card...

Yeah...leave that to D'Antoni. :)

[Deb]

Need a good half butt chewin by Pop and we'll be back

[Leetonidas]

Not enough Duncan in the 2nd.

[sa_butta]

Spurs have been blowing alot of easy baskets tonight.

[Tek_XX]

7 points. could be worse

[Admidave50]

Defense meltdown with the Suns scoring 30 pts

[VaSpursFan]

spurs needs to adjust to playing against 8 because they refs aren't going to give us any calls.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

don't worry Ron, the refs are fine, if anything the spurs got away with some shit (like manu's blatant hold on amare)

[ballhog]

Refs ain't gonna let the Spurs win this game. Not happening.

[aaronstampler]

That moment in the 1st where we had the Suns down and went with small ball may be the most pivotal in the series...

We rested Tim way too long and even with him out we should have played RoHo and Fab together.

[samikeyp]

Very lucky to be down by only 7. Pop will be furious right now.

No shit..it could be a lot worse.

[Aud21946]

Only down seven with JV taking bad shots, Bouf Jerkey being soft ( As Usual ) and Elson missing dunks .. Spurs fans.. It will be allright could be worst.

[jaespur21]

WE Need to Wake up on offense

[lefty]

POP is gonna yell at haltime in the locker room :madrun :madrun :madrun

[Supergirl]

Refs are, in fact, doing their best to give the Suns a chance here. 3 fouls on TD, 2 offensive??? Come on.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We were up and had all the momentum, then Pop went with small ball to start the second quarter. 12 minutes later we're down 7 and they've got the momentum.

Good call on the small ball, Pop.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

guys, stop whining about the refs, spurs just playing like idiots, and playing shitty D int he 2nd quarter

[gaKNOW!blee]

Um, Horry was STANDING THERE!

How is that not a charge given what Nash just got away with.

We are playing poorly, but the refs are shocking.


because RH was in the restricted area.

[MannyIsGod]

Missed shots lead to fast breaks, especially against a team like the Suns.

If the Spurs can make a few more shots - their D will pick up as well. It is a lot harder to run with the ball in the net.

I'm not too worried, but there are things that can be fixed.

[Kobulingam]

Fuck Tony. And ducks bitches about Manu? What a homo.

Tony has headaches.

[kskonn]

spurs are not going to get calls until they start going to the rim, simple as that.

[sa_butta]

I still like our chances being down by less than 10. Spurs will do much better in the 2nd half.

[TampaDude]

nice shot bowen
nice play to end the half

Yes...we needed that 3 badly! That shot may have just saved the game for the Spurs.

I'll bet the Spurs will have no butts left when they come out for the second half...cuz Pop will have chewed them clean off! :madrun

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

You guys are outplaying the spurs and making a statement right now to them that you can seriously contend with them in a 7 game series.

:lmao

You obviously don't watch much Spurs ball. We played HORRIBLY and made basic errors. We beat ourselves in that half.

It was like game 1 against the Nuggets, only Tim was on.

[Death In June]

LOL @ people giving up down 8 at the half.

[aaronstampler]

Tony is playing fairly poorly today, they're paying a lot of attention to him and the jumper isn't falling. We're gonna need Manu and Tim to carry the team.

[bigfish22]

Stuck in class, can only follow on ESPN Gamecast.. Is it as bad as it looks on paper?

[ATXSPUR]

As big an assraping as it seems like we are taking...it really isnt THAT bad. Only down 7. Let the suns get on their little high. To tell you the truth the more arrogant they get the happier I get. We should be used to this by now...this is San Antonio basketball. Keep it close and win at the end.

[bonesinaz]

Spurs will not shoot this bad in the 2nd half.

Big fat Magic on now, TV on mute.

[samikeyp]

Refs ain't gonna let the Spurs win this game. Not happening.

The refs aren't causing the Spurs to miss shots.

[MannyIsGod]

We were up and had all the momentum, then Pop went with small ball to start the second quarter. 12 minutes later we're down 7 and they've got the momentum.

Good call on the small ball, Pop.:lol

You always find a way.

How about giving Steve Nash some credit for playing out of his mind?

[VaSpursFan]

pop killed the momentum with that shitty lineup. we have to play smarter and get more aggressive....and win this shit.

[RonMexico]

I'm sorry, are you trying to hold up that play in the first game where Amare had Tim's arm hooked? If so, STFU.

No, the one where Tim had Amare's arm hooked... you must have been watching a different game.

[hitmanyr2k]

:lol @ Magic. I said that shit 3-4 months ago. Where you been?

[lefty]

Magic ripping Dirk :lol :lol :lol

[jaespur21]

I still like our chances being down by less than 10. Spurs will do much better in the 2nd half.

Agree!@!!! :drunk

[aaronstampler]

spurs are not going to get calls until they start going to the rim, simple as that.


We went to the rim. Manu was hacked by Barbosa and it was a no call.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tony is dribbling too much tonight. He needs to start looking more for his teammates

Look at Tony's quotes since game 1. He thought he was hot shit with his 32 point game. He always follows up a game like that with an egg because he starts thinking he's better than he is.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

our free throws are killing us too, we arne't great ft's but parker missing BOTH ft's stung a bit

[sa_butta]

LOL @ people giving up down 8 at the half.correction 7 and who is giving up? There are still 2 quarters left.

[Supergirl]

But yeah, I agree with others - it could be worse. Hell, if we made our fricking FTs it would be a tie game right now.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

POP is gonna yell at haltime in the locker room :madrun :madrun :madrun

Someone needs to yell at Pop for his stupid ass small ball to start the second half.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Spurs just lost the energy for the 2nd Q, nothing to worry about. All they need is to stay right with the Suns until the 4th, then lock down and play Spurs 4th Q ball to close out a win. The officials have made a few bad calls on both ends, but it was the Spurs lack of energy that caused them the lead in the 2nd Q.

[samikeyp]

our free throws are killing us too, we arne't great ft's but parker missing BOTH ft's stung a bit

Very true.

[Xylus]

Spurs can erase this lead pretty quickly, so I'm not comfortable at all.

Stoudemire needs to wake the fuck up.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

tony needs to take it to the hoop more often, but if he's gonna miss his ft's then forget it

[BillsCarnage]

We went to the rim. Manu was hacked by Barbosa and it was a no call.

Puuuhhlease.. That was a make up for Gino holding Amare earlier.

[aaronstampler]

Look at Tony's quotes since game 1. He thought he was hot shit with his 32 point game. He always follows up a game like that with an egg because he starts thinking he's better than he is.


I didn't like that he said the Suns don't have a good defense. Even if it's true, you shouldn't say stuff like that.

[Quiet Strength]

No, the one where Tim had Amare's arm hooked... you must have been watching a different game.

They both had each other hooked

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

PATHETIC EFFORT Spurs.

I don't mind if we lose, but at least give me my money's worth in effort.

Basic errors - play breakdowns, poor shot selection, elementary TOs, defensive breakdowns (in 2nd half of 2nd Q).

WAKE THE F$#%CK UP!!!

:devil

[aaronstampler]

Puuuhhlease.. That was a make up for Gino holding Amare earlier.

Actually the Gino drive happened waaaaaaay earlier.

[MannyIsGod]

Is Raja Bell going to keep this up? Maybe but probably not.

The Suns are basically playing for their season right now and are trying to win it in one quarter. You don't win a game in the 1st half. I do think the Spurs are lucky to be down only 7 though, but being down only 7 is nothing.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs can erase this lead pretty quickly, so I'm not comfortable at all.

Stoudemire needs to wake the fuck up.


you guys played a great 2nd qtr and deserve the lead


nash is a stud





good to see manu wake up

[ATXSPUR]

Spurs just lost the energy for the 2nd Q, nothing to worry about. All they need is to stay right with the Suns until the 4th, then lock down and play Spurs 4th Q ball to close out a win. The officials have made a few bad calls on both ends, but it was the Spurs lack of energy that caused them the lead in the 2nd Q.
Exactly my toughts.

[sa_butta]

But yeah, I agree with others - it could be worse. Hell, if we made our fricking FTs it would be a tie game right now.good point Tony missed two in a row. 7 missed free throws is the difference in the game.

[Gerryatrics]

Spurs homers blaming everything on the refs instead of the shitty play by the players? I'm shocked! Can't wait until people start explaining how Pop isn't in anyway responsible for the mix-and-match lineups that keep getting destroyed.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:lol

You always find a way.

How about giving Steve Nash some credit for playing out of his mind?

What way Manny? Suns went on a 7-0 run, almost all points in the paint, to start the second with Hoberto in there at center and Finley at "PF".

We took a timeout, and he doesn't even come back with Horry or TD, leaves Oberto out there, and the Suns push it out to a 13-2 run to start the quarter before Pop finally brings back Tim and Horry.

That was fucking stupid and Pop deserves called out for it.

[leemajors]

Down 7 and playing like shit? Oh no.

ding ding

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Is Raja Bell going to keep this up? Maybe but probably not.

The Suns are basically playing for their season right now and are trying to win it in one quarter. You don't win a game in the 1st half. I do think the Spurs are lucky to be down only 7 though, but being down only 7 is nothing.


yeah, hopefully we tighten the screws defensively, duncan's 3 fouls hurt like hell


this coulda been much worse, so you're 7 point deficit isn't too bad

[Deb]

LOL @ people giving up down 8 at the half.
Ain't that the usual :p:

[Marcus Bryant]

Time for the league to call the game at half because that's the only way the Suns would have a chance at taking this series. Some of you pussies crack me up. Relax.

[RonMexico]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

[bigfish22]

Can't watch the game but see that we only have 6 assists to Nash's 9. Are we passing the ball around or not?

[kskonn]

We went to the rim. Manu was hacked by Barbosa and it was a no call.

they need to go more, force the refs to call the foul, going once and take 4 jumpers is going to reduce the amount chances they have to get a call. I should say the spurs need to be all around more aggressive. the refs are letting them play so fucking play, get on the floor, scrap, swing , dive whatever it takes.

[samikeyp]

Spurs homers blaming everything on the refs instead of the shitty play by the players? I'm shocked! Can't wait until people start explaining how Pop isn't in anyway responsible for the mix-and-match lineups that keep getting destroyed.

Im sure the "fire Pop" threads are being warmed up in case the Spurs lose. :lol

[Tek_XX]

Spurs can win this game but Pop needs to make adjustments

[L.I.T]

Spurs pulled their usual lose focus, lack energy bullshit in the second quarter. I hope Popovich tears them all a couple of new ones. Anyway, two quarters left to go and the Spurs haven't looked into the game yet.

[TampaDude]

PATHETIC EFFORT Spurs.

I don't mind if we lose, but at least give me my money's worth in effort.

Basic errors - play breakdowns, poor shot selection, elementary TOs, defensive breakdowns (in 2nd half of 2nd Q).

WAKE THE F$#%CK UP!!!

:devil

Exactly! I'm not worried about being down 7...I'm worried about being down 7 and playing like shit...

[aaronstampler]

God, we're down 7 and Marion & Amare have combined for just 9 points. We need to run a lot of pick and rolls between Manu and Timmy in the second half.

[MannyIsGod]

AHF, the game isn't won in the 2nd quarter. You find time with these stop gap lineups in the 1st half, not the 2nd. Tim had to sit at some point and you're not going to play HOrry heavy minutes in the first.

You can't have a stud lineup the entire duration of the game.

[Ice009]

Come on guys, Sounds like some of you are losing your composure and tossing in the towel. There's still plenty of ball to be played :). I was not happy with that lineup to start the second quarter though with TD sitting on the bench. Pop should have brought him out a lot earlier. That rest should benefit TD in the second half though so we'll see what happens. Spurs gotta come out fighting in the second half and TAKE this game. Forget about the refs. Let's GO SPURS!

[VaSpursFan]

we have to be in attack mode and force the refs to call fouls instead of giving up and pleading for calls. keep attacking and eventually a foul will be called.

[davemaniscool]

Spurs homers blaming everything on the refs instead of the shitty play by the players? I'm shocked! Can't wait until people start explaining how Pop isn't in anyway responsible for the mix-and-match lineups that keep getting destroyed.

Actually only a very few homers :lol

Missed ft's and shots are the problems not the refs. Spurs need to do a better job of trapping Nash and stop letting him turn the corner.

[TampaDude]

Heh...they just showed the Horry series clincher... :tu

[sa_butta]

Im sure the "fire Pop" threads are being warmed up in case the Spurs lose. :lolI got dibs on the "firepop.com".

[Tek_XX]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

Spurs beat themselves, they don't get beat.

[Deb]

Spurs can win this game but Pop needs to make adjustments
Still believe we will pull it out

[aaronstampler]

Can't watch the game but see that we only have 6 assists to Nash's 9. Are we passing the ball around or not?


No. It's either throw it in to Timmy or the Tony Parker dribble express.

[samikeyp]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

What's ironic is Ron thinking all Spurs fans act and think alike when there have been people here crediting the Suns and blaming the Spurs for there own woes.

[Marcus Bryant]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

Nah, I blame it on the Spurs playing like shit for a quarter. Too bad for you that this is a series.

[hitmanyr2k]

Spurs can win this game but Pop needs to make adjustments

Then it's over :lol

[boutons_]

THAT was a really, really shitty 2nd qtr.

Spurs can have this game, but they don't seem to want it as bad as the Suns.

[1SUNSFAN]

because RH was in the restricted area.

:clap good call... good to see someone knows the rules. :)

[bonesinaz]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

Just stop it right now. I live in AZ and no one here will give the Spurs ANY credit for game 1. ........'if only Nash had been in the game :cry

[Tek_XX]

I got dibs on the "firepop.com".

Greggneedstogo.com

[milkyway21]

:lmao for rattled Spurs fans in this forum...

[sa_butta]

we have to be in attack mode and force the refs to call fouls instead of giving up and pleading for calls. keep attacking and eventually a foul will be called.The refs are going to give the calls to the team that is being more aggressive and wants it more.

[samikeyp]

I got dibs on the "firepop.com".

Haha nice!

I got fuckingfirepop.com :lol

[Kevin Blackistone]

What way Manny? Suns went on a 7-0 run, almost all points in the paint, to start the second with Hoberto in there at center and Finley at "PF".

We took a timeout, and he doesn't even come back with Horry or TD, leaves Oberto out there, and the Suns push it out to a 13-2 run to start the quarter before Pop finally brings back Tim and Horry.

That was fucking stupid and Pop deserves called out for it.

Something about hindsight being 20-20... he tried a small lineup and didn't get production. Finley, Manu, TP, Elson... all missed easy shots and a few people got TOs. Big deal, not every move will work out. Now it's time to adjust and hope guys start making shots and playing smarter.

[Marcus Bryant]

Magic needs to regale us with a story about Isaiah sodomizing him.

[bdictjames]

Tony cant penetrate right now, and Manu still is passive.

I wish Duncan could play 48 minutes, but that aint gonna happen. Someone has to step up.

[GrandeDavid]

See you guys tomorrow when we're up 2-0! I'm out!

[Aud21946]

Then it's over :lol
Adjustments .. Bulls fan shouldn't be talking right now! :fro

[bdictjames]

Manu should drive and get more freethrows.

[FromWayDowntown]

Suns have played well and did a better job in the 2nd at trying to force the tempo and get out on the break. I still think the Spurs have missed a ton of gimmes -- particularly in the 2nd (Elson's dunk?!??!) -- and that the Suns shot a high percentage in the 2nd to offset their early struggles. Add on a sub 50% effort at the line and 10 turnovers (many unforced) and you have the difference in the game.

[resistanze]

Would the 2nd half start already, I got an exam tomorrow!

[samikeyp]

"sex-ay"

Sounds a little gay, DWade! :lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Something about hindsight being 20-20... he tried a small lineup and didn't get production. Finley, Manu, TP, Elson... all missed easy shots and a few people got TOs. Big deal, not every move will work out. Now it's time to adjust and hope guys start making shots and playing smarter.

I think he left Duncan on the bench too long. This isn't the regular season anymore and there's no more back to back excuses. This is the playoffs now and there's no need to be treating Duncan like he's Shaq limiting his minutes.

[Deb]

Magic needs to regale us with a story about Isaiah sodomizing him.
LOL - kind of like Dwayne fantasizing about chuck on those tight little shorts :elephant

[TampaDude]

Suns have played well and did a better job in the 2nd at trying to force the tempo and get out on the break. I still think the Spurs have missed a ton of gimmes -- particularly in the 2nd (Elson's dunk?!??!) -- and that the Suns shot a high percentage in the 2nd to offset their early struggles. Add on a sub 50% effort at the line and 10 turnovers (many unforced) and you have the difference in the game.

Hell, if the Spurs had made all their FTs, the game would be tied right now.

[davemaniscool]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

Let me fix your quote above..place "a few" in front of Spurs fans and then you've hit the mark :smokin

[Tek_XX]

Magic needs to regale us with a story about Isaiah sodomizing him.

We're not interested in your fantasies.

[ducks]

spurs would be tied if they could hit free throws

[TampaDude]

LOL - kind of like Dwayne fantasizing about chuck on those tight little shorts :elephant

Sexyyyyy... :lol

[dbreiden83080]

We need a good start to this 3rd Qtr if the Suns get a run early it could be over before the 4th Qtr even begins.

[hitmanyr2k]

Adjustments .. Bulls fan shouldn't be talking right now! :fro

That's a low blow...but at least we're playing a team that actually plays defense :lol What's the Spurs excuse?

[bdictjames]

"sex-ay"

Sounds a little gay, DWade! :lol
I love Chuck's reaction before that, his face was effing funny.

[FromWayDowntown]

Hell, if the Spurs had made all their FTs, the game would be tied right now.

That's not reasonable.

But how many things have just rimmed out so far -- and how the *&@#) did Elson miss that dunk? Seriously.

[samikeyp]

Let me fix your quote above..place "a few" in front of Spurs fans and then you've hit the mark

Why should Ron stop now?

[Marcus Bryant]

LOL - kind of like Dwayne fantasizing about chuck on those tight little shorts :elephant

'cept, it happened.

[Kobulingam]

Suns are lucky Nash's nose hit Parker head and shook his brain up.

[Tek_XX]

I think he left Duncan on the bench too long. This isn't the regular season anymore and there's no more back to back excuses. This is the playoffs now and there's no need to be treating Duncan like he's Shaq limiting his minutes.

Spurs had a six point lead and Spurs starting missing their shots. So when does tim get a rest? You wouldn't make a very good coach.

[ATXSPUR]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

pffft this coming from a fan base who cried "if not for nash nose" for the past two days.

[Deb]

'cept, it happened.
LOL :elephant

[RonMexico]

Nah, I blame it on the Spurs playing like shit for a quarter. Too bad for you that this is a series.

Ok, pal... how about all the sweep comments after Game 1? Yes, this is definitely a series and I hope the Suns can push themselves to make it at least 6 games.

[Supergirl]

going to bed.

damn, i hate being on the east coast for these late games.

[sa_butta]

That's a low blow...but at least we're playing a team that actually plays defense :lol What's the Spurs excuse?we are not the ones losing by 20.:lol Its only half-time.

[Tek_XX]

Who has worse hands? Nazr or Fransico

[ATXSPUR]

I think he left Duncan on the bench too long. This isn't the regular season anymore and there's no more back to back excuses. This is the playoffs now and there's no need to be treating Duncan like he's Shaq limiting his minutes.
Hell...he is gonna need all the rest he can get for detroit.

[bigfish22]

Can't watch the game cause of class, how was our ball movement? I see we only have 6assts to Nash's 9. Can anyone fill me in.

[SpursFanFirst]

OK. I just got home. How are they looking? Just going by the score, I'd say not good? :(

[cbinge]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.


Please pass the water bottle...

[samikeyp]

going to bed.

damn, i hate being on the east coast for these late games.

Me too....well eastern time zone....still it sucks....then again..the last time i went to sleep before the game was over was Game 4 against Denver....the Spurs won. :)

[sa_butta]

Suns are lucky Nash's nose hit Parker head and shook his brain up.Maybe Gino needs to nose-butt Nash to have the same effect.

[Supergirl]

That's not reasonable.

But how many things have just rimmed out so far -- and how the *&@#) did Elson miss that dunk? Seriously.

it's only not reasonable because its the Spurs. the Suns have made all their FTs thus far, I believe.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Suns have played well and did a better job in the 2nd at trying to force the tempo and get out on the break. I still think the Spurs have missed a ton of gimmes -- particularly in the 2nd (Elson's dunk?!??!) -- and that the Suns shot a high percentage in the 2nd to offset their early struggles. Add on a sub 50% effort at the line and 10 turnovers (many unforced) and you have the difference in the game.

Agreed. The Spurs relaxed a bit after the 6 pt quarter lead, and the Suns stepped it up a notch. Pop went to a small lineup and it didn't produce like he hoped it would. The Spurs are right in this game, and can take it if they play smarter on both ends.

Ginobili getting sucked in on the Nash baseline drive is exactly the type of mental errors that the Spurs have to fix to win the game.

[RonMexico]

pffft this coming from a fan base who cried "if not for nash nose" for the past two days.

Not all of us did...

If not for his nose, though, I think there could have been OT, but there was no way they were stopping Duncan and Finley/Horry hit all the timely 3's.

[Tek_XX]

OK. I just got home. How are they looking? Just going by the score, I'd say not good? :(

It was 10 until Bruce made a 3 before halftime.

[Marcus Bryant]

Ok, pal... how about all the sweep comments after Game 1? Yes, this is definitely a series and I hope the Suns can push themselves to make it at least 6 games.

Oooh, it's a "series" because of a halftime lead in Game 2. :jack

[sa_butta]

OK. I just got home. How are they looking? Just going by the score, I'd say not good? :(Missed FT's, missing open looks, played alot worse than the score shows. Lucky to be down only 7.

[davemaniscool]

Ok, pal... how about all the sweep comments after Game 1? Yes, this is definitely a series and I hope the Suns can push themselves to make it at least 6 games.

It seems you've been misquoted. Change 6 to 5.

[samikeyp]

Not all of us did...

If not for his nose, though, I think there could have been OT, but there was no way they were stopping Duncan and Finley/Horry hit all the timely 3's.

Not all Spurs fans are currently blaming the refs either.

But, that's different, right?

[Supergirl]

Me too....well eastern time zone....still it sucks....then again..the last time i went to sleep before the game was over was Game 4 against Denver....the Spurs won. :)

here's hoping me going to bed is the good luck charm the Spurs need.

(actually I don't think they need a good luck charm. they just need to lock them down and not let up till the end.)

[ej3ffrey]

ya, we missed a lotta free throws. hopefully someone will step up in the 2nd half... finely and tim lookin good tho

[bonesinaz]

Magic needs to regale us with a story about Isaiah sodomizing him.

I thought maybe he would explain the reason behind the 'blood rule' to us.

[davemaniscool]

damn marcus you have million+ posts!? some of you guys need another life :lol

[samikeyp]

OK. I just got home. How are they looking? Just going by the score, I'd say not good?

You would be correct....Phoenix is playing well, the Spurs are not.

[mavsfan1000]

Fuck you Magic Johnson. If Dirk had all those dribbling moves and court vision than yeah he would have no problem dominating the game like Nash does in the playoffs. Dirk relies a ton on matchups unfortunately.

[samikeyp]

(actually I don't think they need a good luck charm. they just need to lock them down and not let up till the end.)

and stop playing like the ass of a yak. :)

[bigfish22]

ya, we missed a lotta free throws. hopefully someone will step up in the 2nd half... finely and tim lookin good tho


So I'm guessing those "Fin went down hard in practice" posts were't that serious?

[hitmanyr2k]

Fuck you Magic Johnson. If Dirk had all those dribbling moves and court vision than yeah he would have no problem dominating the game like Nash does in the playoffs. Dirk relies a ton on matchups unfortunately.

WTF...you're kind of late. That was 10-15 minutes ago :lol

[FromWayDowntown]

Damn, Steve Nash has a statue after two years in Phoenix, but David Robinson and George Gervin still don't have that honor in SA. Maybe the Spurs are waiting to commission that statue of Avery Johnson.

[Tek_XX]

I thought maybe he would explain the reason behind the 'blood rule' to us.

Sex with strange women.

Any other questions

[samikeyp]

Fuck you Magic Johnson. If Dirk had all those dribbling moves and court vision than yeah he would have no problem dominating the game like Nash does in the playoffs. Dirk relies a ton on matchups unfortunately.

I was wondering when a Mav fan would speak up about what Magic said. He kinda trashed Dirk.

[RonMexico]

But I guess it's OK to say, "if not for Pop's small ball... if not for Tony's headache... if not for the refs... if not for Tony's comments"

I'm not making any excuses - I'm sick of the Suns playing like intimidated little girls against the Spurs and it's time for some fire out there.

There's no "if not for Nash's nose... if only Kurt Thomas played more... if Marion didn't disappear."

No, there's only one headline if the Spurs win this game: "Suns have no balls... Spurs take 2-0 lead"

[ducks]

Damn, Steve Nash has a statue after two years in Phoenix, but David Robinson and George Gervin still don't have that honor in SA. Maybe the Spurs are waiting to commission that statue of Avery Johnson.
unreal

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[resistanze]

Terrible shot by TD

[FromWayDowntown]

Elson is just useless.

[bdictjames]

Who has worse hands? Nazr or Fransico
Nazr no question.

Cisco should be able to overtake him in a couple of seasons though. :smokin

[ducks]

come on

[FromWayDowntown]

Terrible start for the Spurs in the 3rd. Passive on offense and slow defensively.

[aaronstampler]

Get Fin out, he doesn't have it today.

[RonMexico]

Oooh, it's a "series" because of a halftime lead in Game 2. :jack

Ohh, Spurs win Game 1, so it's not a "series"

Nugs fan made such a mistake back in April.

[SpursFanFirst]

Missed FT's, missing open looks, played alot worse than the score shows. Lucky to be down only 7.

Hopefully they'll pull it together for the 2nd half!

[Tek_XX]

Fucking Elson can not grab a contested rebound

[resistanze]

How did Elson NOT get that rebound?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Fuck. Thunderstorm in Dallas, the satellite is out :pctoss

[Kobulingam]

Shit Suns looking to blow us out.

[FromWayDowntown]

Hey an uncontested rebound -- Elson's near specialty.

[Capt Bringdown]

It's looking like a L.

[TampaDude]

It's so frustrating to *just* miss so many shots...

[bdictjames]

Dang

[FromWayDowntown]

Spurs look like they've got other things they'd rather be doing.

[resistanze]

Finley just ain't right.

[TampaDude]

Finley is done...pull him...

[Spurs Brazil]

Another TO DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!

[ducks]

fuck

[bonesinaz]

Make a stop Spurs

[bdictjames]

Spurs look like they've got other things they'd rather be doing.
Like hitting shots and playing defense.

[SpursDynasty]

The Suns are just making a bunch of shots they're not supposed to make. It's more about what the Spurs aren't doing, than about what the Suns are doing. Fake lead for Phoenix right now...

[hitmanyr2k]

:lol @ that exasperated look Marion gave Bell for not giving him the ball on the block.

[TampaDude]

Spurs look like they've got other things they'd rather be doing.

Yeah, really...I think they've given up...

[FromWayDowntown]

Like hitting shots and playing defense.

Like playing poker or lounging by the pool.

[SpursFanFirst]

How has the matchup been with Thomas on Duncan?

[ducks]

fuck elson

[Xylus]

Please, please, please, please, please, please keep up this intensity, guys!!!

I will be a very sad man if the Suns lose tonight.

[davemaniscool]

Fuck. Thunderstorm in Dallas, the satellite is out :pctoss

Dallas' weather has been suckin this year.

[Deb]

We suck right now

[TampaDude]

The Suns are just making a bunch shots they're not supposed to make. It's more about what the Spurs aren't doing, than about what the Suns are doing. Fake lead for Phoenix right now...

Well, that "fake lead" is 10 right now...

[resistanze]

CAn they stay on their feet for ONCE?

[TampaDude]

Please, please, please, please, please, please keep up this intensity, guys!!!

I will be a very sad man if the Suns lose tonight.

I don't see the Suns losing tonight...don't worry...

[davemaniscool]

Phx fans booing again :lol

do they think the suns don't foul...at all?

[ducks]

bell 2 fouls

[FromWayDowntown]

SpursDynasty undoubtedly thinks the Suns are just a fluke team.

[Capt Bringdown]

Maybe we should see some Barry...

[hitmanyr2k]

I don't understand it. Popovich NEVER posts Finley when he has a player like Iverson or Barbosa on him but he posts him when Raja Bell is on him? :wtf

[bonesinaz]

Nice block by TD

[jackiel1219]

That was deflected off of Amare

[SpursDynasty]

Fake dunk by Stoudemire.

[jackiel1219]

can the spurs buy a bucket?

[hitmanyr2k]

Parker looks like hammered whale shit right now. Playing stupid.

[resistanze]

It's a wrap, they're playing like crackheads.

[Xylus]

What A Dunk.

[lefty]

Parker WTF ???? :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang

[Leetonidas]

Well, we suck right now.

[ballhog]

Spurs look like shit.

[RealEstateDude]

Yes let's talk it over..

[aaronstampler]

Tony and Finley are playing like shit. The difference in the game has been the starting backcourts.

[TheAffricanFan]

where is Tim Duncan?

[TampaDude]

This is starting to get out of hand...oh, well...there goes my bet...no sweep for the Spurs...FUCK...

[hitmanyr2k]

Should have had the dunk And 1...Duncan definitely hacked Amare on the arm.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

that's game


horrible showing but the spurs


hopefully we can take both games at home, but that isn't going to be easy


suns getting anything they want in the paint

[FromWayDowntown]

under 40% from the field. Not helpful.

[1SUNSFAN]

AMARE!!! Duncan should take a lesson.

[dbreiden83080]

Almost everything that is happening right now is about the Spurs. We are playing like shit they are not play so great we just suck tonight.

[Phil Hellmuth]

where is ginobili?

[Capt Bringdown]

Suns D has the Spurs completely flummoxed for what, 2 periods now?
I'm pissed.

[DubMcDub]

Fake dunk by Stoudemire.

The more I read your posts, the more I'm convinced that you're really a genius who has us all fouled with your absolutely brilliant "I'm the dumbest basketball fan in the history of basketball" bit.

[slayermin]

Manu time. Hopefully he delivers.

[resistanze]

At least I can go to bed if the situation doesn't improve...

[davemaniscool]

tp over dribbling. it's obvious suns are collapsing on him. he just needs to drive and pass to an open shooter.

[nkdlunch]

keep feeding it to Duncan.

bad game by Parker. and everyone else is standing there watching.

[Tek_XX]

I don't understand it. Popovich NEVER posts Finley when he has a player like Iverson or Barbosa on him but he posts him when Raja Bell is on him? :wtf

So you think Bell made Finley miss a wide open fade away

[romad_20]

Spurs just can't buy a bucket right now. The defense is holding but someone has to get hot soon. They also have got to stop making stupid fucking turnovers!

[FromWayDowntown]

AMARE!!! Duncan should take a lesson.

About what?

[Admidave50]

Fuck it, -12

[TampaDude]

can the spurs buy a bucket?

Nope...when you're cold, you're cold...when the Suns get to 16 up, and they will real soon now, that's ballgame...

[dbreiden83080]

AMARE!!! Duncan should take a lesson.

On what winning rings Timmy learned that one years ago.

[davemaniscool]

AMARE!!! Duncan should take a lesson.

We missed you. where have you been?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

What's ironic is how Spurs fans find ways to rationalize losing a lead besides giving players on the other team credit.

Can't say something like, "Wow, Nash is playing great."

No, you'd rather blame it on the refs, Oberto, small ball, Elson, Pop, Tony's head... etc. etc. etc.

But the Suns haven't played particularly well (they shot under 40% in the first half), and we have been PATHETIC. 10 TOs, mssing open Js, poor decisions, no intensity, etc.

I can't speak for others, but I blame our team for playing about the worst I've seen them, something like game 1 vs the nuggets. they have only themselves to blame.

And if your Suns were playing well, I'd say so.

[Gros Membres!]

Game is pretty much over...if Manu doesn't start showing up and ontributing and leaving it to Tony and Finley to carry this club from the perimeter you can stick a fork in us back in SA. I just on't understand why Manu has turned into a jumpshooter?

[TampaDude]

I'm going to walk the dog...I fully expect the Suns to be up 20+ when I get back...