Round 2, Game 4: Spurs vs Suns Official Game Blog Thread

[Ginofan]

That's a Manu tres.

[ShoogarBear]

Nash is just out of control and throwing himself into everyone he sees.

[Spurologist]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

can't leave him open

[ballhog]

Nash dives into TD. Bad call.

[Marcus Bryant]

Manu.

[Cry Havoc]

BIG 3 by Manu.

HUUUUUUGE shot.

[yeahone]

finally manuuuuuuuuu

[TampaDude]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manuuuuuu!!

[Pistons < Spurs]

The Spurs 3 point shooters are makin it rain!!!!

[midgetonadonkey]

I'm adding many vowels to his name.


Ginobiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu 333333333333333333

[MannyIsGod]

I love Mike Finley. Dude is awesome.

[dav4463]

suns whining all week is getting them calls

[aaronstampler]

No easy baskets for Amare, nice foul Fin.

[easjer]

Nash seems to be losing it a bit.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

MAAAAANNNUUUUUUUUUUUUUU 3333333333

If he hits those open ones, he's unstoppable... what is he, 2/5 today?

[jaespur21]

GOOD Foul make them earn IT!!L!

[yeahone]

nice ful fin dog

[Ginofan]

*waiting for Amare pushups*

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruce in for TD

[midgetonadonkey]

Come on people. Let's add the vowels to the names. That will lead to a victory!!!

[naico]

what is pop thinkin?

[milkyway21]

10-pt Spurs lead

[yeahone]

t parkkkk

[midgetonadonkey]

Tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooony!!!!

[Spurologist]

TP is on faiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Yes TONY!!! man we are on fire!!

[MannyIsGod]

This is a championship team we're watching.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Budkin]

Spurs are cooking up some Suns baby! WE GOT THIS!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

High scoring quarter!

We've scored 20 in less than 6mins.

[itzsoweezee]

what's the excuse now suns fans? i'm sure you've got something to whine about, even in this game.

[yeahone]

i like how we playig in this quarter so far

[ShoogarBear]

D'Antoni and one of his famous timeouts:

"Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! C'mon, let's go!"

[Marcus Bryant]

They need to show an '84 Cutlass 'cruising the streets of San Antonio'...

[Pistons < Spurs]

:clap :clap Great start to the 2nd half!!! Both on Offense and on Defense. Just keep this 7-10 point bubble and play smart.

[easjer]

All right! Nice shot.

I still want Amare to be in foul trouble, and I'm not thrilled with Duncan's early rest. When does he come back in and does this mean he sits early in the fourth again?

[ballhog]

Spurs shooting the lights out. Keep it going guys......

[Budkin]

This is a championship team we're watching.

Hell yeah. Execution is great. D is tight. Shots are falling... wow.

[midgetonadonkey]

t parkkkk

Vowels puto. Not consonants

[Manu20]

With Duncan out right now Tony and Manu need to penetrate!! Do not settle!

[milkyway21]

FG%
Suns 47%
Spurs 55% :tu

[NBA Junkie]

The jumpers are falling, but it could be an ominous sign if they keep going that route.

[TampaDude]

Timeout PHX...GO SPURS...WE GOT THIS!!!

[sa_butta]

If we can hold on to this lead with Duncan on the bench till the 4th, that would be great.

[jaespur21]

The SUN is setttttttttin

[dbreiden83080]

We are up 10 Pop is nuts taking Timmy out right now wait till he gets that 4th foul this is a bad move. We can push this lead but not without Tim on the floor.

[Spurologist]

Spurs are cooking up some Suns baby! WE GOT THIS!!!

:lol

Isn't that a paradox??

It works though

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can people please stop calling it before it's over?

Why do so many people here do that?

However, I do agree with Manny, this is a championship caliber team we watching.

[MannyIsGod]

The Suns bitching HAS gotten them calls, but the fact that they're waiting for the refs to bail them out is all you need to know about who is going to win this game. The Spurs aren't waiting for shit - they're going out there and getting the job done.

[CosmicCowboy]

stick a fork in them. they are done.

Spurs own the fourth.

[lefty]

D'Antoni and one of his famous timeouts:

"Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! C'mon, let's go!"

:lol

U forgot : " run, shoot, whatever"

[sa_butta]

Timeout PHX...GO SPURS...WE GOT THIS!!!Careful, even a 10pt lead is nothing against a team like PHX.

[jaespur21]

Even nash seems to be frustrated....shit hes been losing to us his whole career

[ATXSPUR]

Play smart Spurs! I wont feel safe until this lead gets to 20

[timmydidit]

that foul call on Duncan was bullshit

[yeahone]

well eltplay them minute by minute guys and take a 3-1 lead in this series

[Marcus Bryant]

So D'Antoni throws a double on Manu. Reverse the ball and a great look for TP to bury the J.

[MannyIsGod]

The game isn't even close to over, but the fact is that the Spurs are just playing methodical and impressivly. This is their game to lose from all indications.

[aaronstampler]

I can buy TD resting, but for Bowen? Put in Horry or even Elson. Need some size out there. I think Amare is gonna go to town on us now and we might give up a few offensive rebounds too. It looks like Pop wants to take his chances on our offense just making a bunch of 3s...

[midgetonadonkey]

David Blane is a magician.

[GrandeDavid]

They need to show an '84 Cutlass 'cruising the streets of San Antonio'...

I've got a customized 94 Lincoln Town Car, if that'll suffice for ya. I sold it to my company, but its still the shizzle.

[Deb]

Keep up the pressure Spurs

[Supergirl]

Spurs 8-9 so far this quarter. They have to be able to keep getting stops, because they won't shoot lights out all quarter.

They have to be able to protect without TD for a little while.

[jaespur21]

that foul call on Duncan was bullshit

Total Bail oUt call.... Lets keep up the Dfense. i want more dfenseeeeeeee

[dbreiden83080]

Put TD back in NOW push the lead for gods sake

[midgetonadonkey]

The game isn't even close to over, but the fact is that the Spurs are just playing methodical and impressivly. This is their game to lose from all indications.

I like your beard.

[sa_butta]

that foul call on Duncan was bullshitSo was that Offensive when Nash was in the circle.
Duncan should only have 1 foul right now.

[ambchang]

Spurs need to take it to the hole more, only 5 FTs.

[ballhog]

Just getting a text in from Eva....

[TampaDude]

Careful, even a 10pt lead is nothing against a team like PHX.

WE GOT THIS!!!

[Admidave50]

Are big 3 is playing reat so far with 41 pts on 17/31!

Spurs are shooting 54%

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Let's finish the game before we claim the win.

To those who constantly say "we got this", why do you do that? There's plenty of ball left and you jinx us.

Ball is a game of runs, their will come and it will be about us stopping it.

[Pistons < Spurs]

damn...that longoria woman wears wayyyyy too much makeup

lol@ Kerr----are we going to show her every time Parker plays a game?

[sa_butta]

looked like a carry by Barbosa.

[aaronstampler]

Even Brent would've been a better sub than Bowen.

[Texas_Ranger]

Are big 3 is playing reat so far with 41 pts on 17/31!

Spurs are shooting 54%

Thats great, just keep it up.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

WE GOT THIS!!!

Stop saying that!!!

How does that help or inform any of us.

Seriously, STFU.

[GrandeDavid]

We just need to keep hangin on with Tim out...

[MannyIsGod]

I can buy TD resting, but for Bowen? Put in Horry or even Elson. Need some size out there. I think Amare is gonna go to town on us now and we might give up a few offensive rebounds too. It looks like Pop wants to take his chances on our offense just making a bunch of 3s...Elson sucks. Its no suprise our best game is with him hardly playing.

[sa_butta]

WE GOT THIS!!!Im glad you are in the game to protect this lead.

[TampaDude]

Let's finish the game before we claim the win.

To those who constantly say "we got this", why do you do that? There's plenty of ball left and you jinx us.

Ball is a game of runs, their will come and it will be about us stopping it.

Okay...Spurs will lose by 20...

[MannyIsGod]

Stop saying that!!!

How does that help or inform any of us.

Seriously, STFU.Posts in the forum don't affect hte outcome of the game.

Calm down.

[Ginofan]

tony sure has a pretty shot

[yeahone]

pakerrrrrrrrrrr

[CosmicCowboy]

wow

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Tp

[ShoogarBear]

Got durn, TP's J is smooth tonight.

[lefty]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

What D !!!

[Ginofan]

WTF was Bell doing pushing Fab down??

[Pistons < Spurs]

WTF........Bell just THREW down Oberto.

[sa_butta]

I would like to see Horry in with Duncan on the bench.

[TampaDude]

Gino is off by a cunt hair...

[yeahone]

great DDDDDDDDD SPURSSSSS

[Spurs Brazil]

Good time out

[aaronstampler]

Manu is shooting too many 3s.

[yeahone]

Dont Raja Pick Up Fouls

[Budkin]

Another good timeout by Pop... get Timmy back in there.

[GrandeDavid]

Manu OWNS Amare after intercepting that lob!!!

[sa_butta]

That was so obvious, WTF was that?

[ambchang]

That was an obvious Raja Bell foul. League should review it and call a flagrant 1.

[ballhog]

Bell looking to kick some ass. He's not dirty though.

[midgetonadonkey]

Physical. Ha. The Suns don't know physical.

[MannyIsGod]

I don't understand how all the talk about Bowen being dirty hasn't even evoked a single mention of Bell.

I mean com'on, they wish they had Bowen thats why they have Bell.

[easjer]

Refs swallowed their whistles, man. It'd be great if they'd call a little more here. Unreal.

These replays are just pissing me off. Suns def. getting the calls tonight -fortunately, the Spurs aren't letting it phase them. THAT is the right attitude.

[ShoogarBear]

Posts in the forum don't affect hte outcome of the game.

Calm down.Dude, don't fuck with people's superstitions. :lol

[TampaDude]

DRIVE to the basket, Spurs!!!

[Budkin]

Manu is shooting too many 3s.

He's gotta take em if he's wide open.

[timmydidit]

they need to slooooooooow down Parker bourght his A game tonight

[dbreiden83080]

TO put Duncan back in now he only has 3 fouls 9pt lead lets try and push this as much as we can heading into the 4th.

[Spurologist]

Raja with a clean play there. :rolleyes :rolleyes

[GrandeDavid]

Forearm to Oberto. Its getting rough. This 4th quarter is gonna be fun!

[jmard5]

2 fouls not called for Raja.

[NBA Junkie]

We're lucky that Barbosa hasn't even come close to being the sparkplug he's been all season.

[Supergirl]

Suns are still getting too many offensive rebounds.

[pistonfan033]

Spurs fans.....Piston fan here with lots of respect for Duncan and the boyz. Looking forward to the Pistons and Spurs in the Finals. All this small ball is cute and good for NBA ratings......but the Pistons and Spurs play REAL basketball and that's why they'll be playing for the trophy. Good luck for now......but can't wait for the rematch. Go Pistons.

[Admidave50]

what about these fouls by Bell! Fucking BITCH

[midgetonadonkey]

Bell rapes children and the refs overlook it.

[BigBeezie]

Damn, Bell is a dirty sonofabitch. I hope we beat these a-holes tonight.

[milkyway21]

if the Suns lose this series i will only feel sorry for Marion. I think he's one classy guy, no drama.

[CosmicCowboy]

Suns are toast. *whew*

I was really afraid of this series.

I'm not now.

[Budkin]

We're lucky that Barbosa hasn't even come close to being the sparkplug he's been all season.

And that the Suns shots are not falling.

[Cry Havoc]

Manu OWNS Amare after intercepting that lob!!!

Those are the plays that championship teams make.

[samikeyp]

That was so obvious, WTF was that?

Per Suns fan..that is Good Defense.

Just like against Kobe last year.. "But Raja HAD to react!"


Double standard much?

[Kobulingam]

Don't be fool folks. Manu didn't find both his balls last game, only one. Better than none, but still not good enough to with the championship. I wonder where he has placed his other ball.

[aaronstampler]

He's gotta take em if he's wide open.


I can't believe we haven't run one backdoor or back cut play for him this game. Every time he gets the ball, it's outside the 3 point line.

[yeahone]

Refs swallowed their whistles, man. It'd be great if they'd call a little more here. Unreal.

These replays are just pissing me off. Suns def. getting the calls tonight -fortunately, the Spurs aren't letting it phase them. THAT is the right attitude.
thats the difernce between a championsghip team and a contender

[GrandeDavid]

DRIVE to the basket, Spurs!!!

They're trying but Phoenix is overplaying the paint and has some big athletes down low. Easier said than done. Bottom line is the Spurs need to hit their outside shots down the stretch. Go cold, trouble. Just shoot decently and we've probably got it.

[ATXSPUR]

Suns are toast. *whew*

I was really afraid of this series.

I'm not now.

Dont Jinx!! Its not close to over yet....good timeout by Pop though.

[Kobulingam]

if the Suns lose this series i will only feel sorry for Marion. I think he's one classy guy, no drama.

He's dumb as bricks though.

[Budkin]

Suns are toast. *whew*

I was really afraid of this series.

I'm not now.

No way we are winning this series... Suns will pull out this game! Right?

[jmard5]

Refs swallowed their whistles, man. It'd be great if they'd call a little more here. Unreal.

These replays are just pissing me off. Suns def. getting the calls tonight -fortunately, the Spurs aren't letting it phase them. THAT is the right attitude.

Yup. The Spurs are just playing their game. Not letting the Suns get into their heads.

[Marcus Bryant]

Suns are toast. *whew*

I was really afraid of this series.

I'm not now.


Less Elson and Vaughn. Dusty Garza could've made that adjustment.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Posts in the forum don't affect hte outcome of the game.

Calm down.

I know Manny, but pride before the fall... I am a bit suspicious about that.

Also, it's annoying as shit and I can't see how it helps anyone.

Tampadude, comment on something, then. Telling us we're going to win or they're going to win is pointless.

[midgetonadonkey]

Tom Chambers molested my nephew.

[Cry Havoc]

We're lucky that Barbosa hasn't even come close to being the sparkplug he's been all season.

Strange... we're the one team who doesn't leave him open, and he stops producing.

Must be a coincidence. :p:

[ShoogarBear]

Sweet cut by Fin for the foul.

[jmard5]

Smallball playing dividends.

[Spurologist]

Gotta give props to pops

He's is a timeout play specialist.

Nice back cut by FIN.

Get fouled. makes both

[Marcus Bryant]

Valvoline Guy is now a free agent, apparently.

[TampaDude]

They're trying but Phoenix is overplaying the paint and has some big athletes down low. Easier said than done. Bottom line is the Spurs need to hit their outside shots down the stretch. Go cold, trouble. Just shoot decently and we've probably got it.

Hit the shots...especially the FTs...and the Spurs will take this one.

[ashbeeigh]

Oh my! Valvoline guy sighting!

[ShoogarBear]

LMAO at the dude on TV between Steve and Marv.

You can tell that he just wants to do something rude.

[Ginofan]

weeeeeaaaaak sauce.

[Cry Havoc]

what a horrible call on Bowen.

[TampaDude]

Gimme for Nash right there...

[pistonfan033]

Spurs fans.....Piston fan here with lots of respect for Duncan and the boyz. Looking forward to the Pistons and Spurs in the Finals. All this small ball is cute and good for NBA ratings......but the Pistons and Spurs play REAL basketball and that's why they'll be playing for the trophy. Good luck for now......but can't wait for the rematch. Go Pistons.

[Spurs Brazil]

Boooooooooooooooo

[easjer]

You've got to be fucking kidding me.

Talk about favorable calls. What bullshit.

[Ginofan]

Nash got a freebie on that one.

[sa_butta]

That was totally on purpose, Bruce you dirty bastard.

[ShoogarBear]

Another dirty play by Bowen! :madrun

[ballhog]

Nash finding new ways to get fouls falling down. Bullshit. Good call Steve Kerr.

[midgetonadonkey]

Bowen did nothing.

[Marcus Bryant]

4 more TO's and the Canadian has a trip doub.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Our D is killing them so far today - lock down, hustle, stay at home on 3-shooters. D looks VERY good.

Also, the way they've shut down Nash's passing lanes has been fantastic. They've got him 2nd guessing himself a little.

[Deb]

Another free trip for the Suns - they don't need to whine tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Brent is back

[milkyway21]

it's not over yet. The Suns is the team who can make a 10-pt run in 3 minutes if you're not defending them well enough.

it's only an 11-pt lead.

:flag: DEFENSE!

[naico]

would you put duncan back in already??

[samikeyp]

Spurs fans.....Piston fan here with lots of respect for Duncan and the boyz. Looking forward to the Pistons and Spurs in the Finals. All this small ball is cute and good for NBA ratings......but the Pistons and Spurs play REAL basketball and that's why they'll be playing for the trophy. Good luck for now......but can't wait for the rematch.

:tu

[NBA Junkie]

Anybody know the Latin dude who's sitting behind Marv and Steve?

He's obviously a season ticket holder since I see him every game when the cameras are on the announcers.

[sa_butta]

Bowen did nothing.He could rape you and you wouldnt even know it.

[ambchang]

That was a flagrant 2!

[yeahone]

obertoooooo

[Pistons < Spurs]

AWESOME save by Bowen...wow

[Ginofan]

:lol I thought fab was going to get too excited there for a second.

[Cry Havoc]

Fabricio!

[midgetonadonkey]

They whine no matter what.

[ShoogarBear]

Nash got a freebie on that one.He's had at least 2-3 tonight.

[lefty]

Bertoooooooooooooooooooooo

[Spurs Brazil]

Oberto!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[easjer]

Oberto, you son of a bitch.

[ballhog]

Oberto showing the whole repertoire.

[Spurologist]

Barrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[easjer]

Barry!

[Ginofan]

Nice Barry!

[lefty]

Breeeeeeeeeent

[NBA Junkie]

Oberto taking a page out of Duncan's book.

[sa_butta]

would you put duncan back in already??not unless it gets 5 or less.

[resistanze]

Even Barry is gettin in on the action

[TampaDude]

I gotta say this...Nash is $$$ from beyond the arc.

[yeahone]

barryyyyyyyy

[timmydidit]

obertooooooo and barryyy

[midgetonadonkey]

Amare walked.

[Ginofan]

He packed a suitcase on that one!

[CosmicCowboy]

Duncan is resting.

Done deal

[resistanze]

PARKER! Damn!

[Cry Havoc]

Oh my holy Parker.

[lefty]

TPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPpp

[timmydidit]

parkerrrrrr

[sa_butta]

Fuck you Bell.

[Budkin]

Parker.... WOW!!!

[yeahone]

parkerr

[TampaDude]

That 3 is keeping PHX in this game.

[Pistons < Spurs]

wow tp....


now if we could think about denying these 3balls from the Suns....

[Ginofan]

Barry AGAIN!!!!

[resistanze]

BARRRRRY, lmao

[timmydidit]

barryyyyy

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Holy shit Tp! That was awesome!!!

[Cry Havoc]

Phoenix is drilling 3s and they're down 8. lol

BARRY!!!!

GO HOME, SUNS!

[Spurologist]

Barrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

AGAIN
33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 333333333333333333333333

[itzsoweezee]

your excuses please suns fans

[yeahone]

barrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyy

[Budkin]

Hell Yeah Bones!!!!!!

[sa_butta]

B squared again. Hell yeah!!!!

[TampaDude]

Spurs answer Bell...yes!

[timmydidit]

hahah this is too much

[aaronstampler]

We're getting all the open looks we want against them.

[Spurs Brazil]

Barry 3333333333333333333333333333333333333333

[jmard5]

Barry! Barry! Baaaaaarryyyyy!

[Pistons < Spurs]

Eva cheering on her man ... Brent? lol

[ambchang]

Hahaha, Spurs just CRUSHING the Suns hopes. Suns have to learn that if you are down by 11, you have to make some stops to make a come back.

[ShoogarBear]

When stressed, the animal reverts to its roots.

The Suns have stopped playing defense.

[ballhog]

Barryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

Commercial. Spurs up 78-67. I think we can all agree that Parker just made the most spectacular play of the game. Insanity.

[ashbeeigh]

Barry 4/6 tonight. He's good stuff.

[NBA Junkie]

Where are all those naysayers who claim the Spurs are boring now?

[lefty]

OMFG !!!!! :elephant :elephant :ihit :ihit

[jaespur21]

I Love MY SPURS

[ATXSPUR]

thats what im fucking talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sa_butta]

All this while Duncan on the bench. This is great.

[01Snake]

H-e-barry!!!!1

[milkyway21]

Duncan taking a seat with 3 fouls after a questionable call

:depressed

Amare stays perfect at the line, but the Spurs catch Phoenix sleeping and Manu finds a cherry picking :D

[easjer]

Ok, I hope they keep this up and play through it (particularly with TD sitting).

The refs are fucking pissing me off. I want an evenly called game. Thank God the Spurs are harder to rattle than I am.

[jochhejaam]

That last drive to the basket by Parker was reminescent of Nate Archibald in his prime.

[CharlieMac]

Get ready for the 4th quarter Suns run.

We still got this though.

[Spurologist]

I am gonna steal Brent Mussburger's line.

"We are watching what greatnes is all about"

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Beautiful passing basketball Spurs!

12/16 in the 3rd. Let's just hope we don't go cold i nthe 4th.

2nd unit has given Tim a 4 minute rest and lost nothing at this stage, but now JV will come in for Tony...

[Beaverfuzz]

Told ya Barry would have a great game this series. And it's not over yet.

[sa_butta]

thats what im fucking talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol I just yelled that when Barry hit the 3.

[yeahone]

great offensive quarter spiursss

[RashoFan]

I just got home from class and on TV they said Barry just hit his 4th shot of the night...Has he been draining the 3's tonight?

[Spurs Brazil]

TD is back

[Admidave50]

WOw, Spurs playinh so well with Duncan on the bench!

[Kobulingam]

Manu still needs to bring it in the 4th.

[easjer]

FUCK man!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bsssssssssss

[Cry Havoc]

Good call. Looked like a blocking foul.

[ashbeeigh]

lame foul on manu. I don't know if he was in the restricted area.

[CubanMustGo]

What a joke, Suns have a 17-7 lead in FTAs?

[samikeyp]

I just got home from class and on TV they said Barry just hit his 4th shot of the night...Has he been draining the 3's tonight?

4/6 I think

[ShoogarBear]

:lmao, so now suddenly they recognized the restricted area.

[milkyway21]

TD is back

BURY them TD! :ihit

[Supergirl]

Yeah, I'm loving that we pushed the lead to 11 with TD on the bench. Now he should be able to go into the 4th with only 3 fouls.

[easjer]

How long does this lineup stay out there? Shudder.

OFFENSIVE rebounds, y'all. TRY!

[Ginofan]

Nice JV!!!!

[ShoogarBear]

WTF, stop passing to Vaughn!

[yeahone]

duncannnnnn