REST worries

[Kobulingam]

I'm worried like mad about the lack of a two-day rest period for the Spurs since.... many games ago.

Bowen, Ginobilli and Parker looked gassed beyond belief at the end of game 1. I think fatigue can be "more" of a problem for game 2 because the Spurs still haven't had a 2 day rest period, and the Jazz really don't need one.

I am worried that Jazz might win game 2 because of this. Can anyone tell me why there is no "minimum 2 days between playoff rounds" rule? This is just ridiculous.

Game 2 will be the Spurs' 4th game in 7 days. And the 4 games span over two different cities and two different opponents. RIDICULOUS!

[hater]

Pop is playing our big 3 more minutes too.

[ducks]

I am worried about the big layoff from tuesday to saturday
glad they are getting it in ]one way
they played like 6 games in 11 days

[Mr. Body]

I am worried that Jazz might win game 2 because of this. Can anyone tell me why there is no "minimum 2 days between playoff rounds" rule? This is just ridiculous.


Because it penalizes teams for dispatching their oppenents faster.

[ChumpDumper]

The Spurs looked like they were maiing it in during the second half. One man's exhaustion is another's conservation, I suppose.

[Kobulingam]

I am worried about the big layoff from tuesday to saturday
glad they are getting it in ]one way
they played like 6 games in 11 days

NBA could have scheduled game 2 for wenesday. That would mean 2 days rest after both game 1 and 2.

That way the Spurs could have gone all out for Game 1 knowing that they'll have 2 days to rest. Instead, Spurs still had to push Parker, Ginobilli, Bowen and aren't facing a 2 day rest period.

I think Jazz will outrebound Spurs by a huge number tomorrow. Spurs better shoot an amazing fg% and play some great D.

[Kobulingam]

The Spurs looked like they were maiing it in during the second half. One man's exhaustion is another's conservation, I suppose.

Mailing it in? That's not why Parker and Ginobilli were missing late game freethrows while their faces looked like they were half dead.

[Kobulingam]

Because it penalizes teams for dispatching their oppenents faster.

That's not the reason. The reason is ESPN telling NBA to schedule the game for weekend.

[ChumpDumper]

Mailing it in? That's not why Parker and Ginobilli were missing late game freethrows while their faces looked like they were half dead.:lol The Spurs have never missed late-game free throws?

[CosmicCowboy]

Can anyone tell me why there is no "minimum 2 days between playoff rounds" rule? This is just ridiculous.

TV contracts. They owed ABC/ESPN a game Sunday.

[Kobulingam]

:lol The Spurs have never missed late-game free throws?

Manu front rimming all those freethrows doesn't signal fatigue? Manu is a FT machine, and he never front-rims so many.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

They have 2 days plus off, because it's a night game on Tuesday and it was an afternoon game on Sunday. Also they didn't have to travel. Also they know they will get a big break after Tuesday and they can expend all their energy Tuesday night.

They'll be fine rest-wise Tuesday night.

[Kobulingam]

They have 2 days plus off, because it's a night game on Tuesday and it was an afternoon game on Sunday. Also they didn't have to travel. Also they know they will get a big break after Tuesday and they can expend all their energy Tuesday night.

They'll be fine rest-wise Tuesday night.

Guaransheed?

If they get outrebunded by 25+, I'm going to have to kick your ass. Sorry.

[ChumpDumper]

Unless you can get Stern to change the Gregorian calendar and the American work week, I don't see anything coming of this.

[Kobulingam]

Unless you can get Stern to change the Gregorian calendar and the American work week, I don't see anything coming of this.

Tuesday vs. Wednesday.


I'm telling you man, if spurs dont' have a 10+ lead by halftime tomorrow, they're dead meat.

[ChumpDumper]

Guaransheed?

If they get outrebunded by 25+, I'm going to have to kick your ass. Sorry.Chances are they'd be be outrebounded by that much with a full week's rest.

[ChumpDumper]

Tuesday vs. Wednesday.Sunday vs. Monday.

[Jimcs50]

They can rest in July and August.

[smeagol]

NBA could have scheduled game 2 for wenesday.

Bingo!

Who comes up with this stupid schedule?

[Bruno]

NBA could have scheduled game 2 for wenesday. That would mean 2 days rest after both game 1 and 2.

Silver Stars have an home game Wenesday.

[ducks]

Silver Stars have an home game Wenesday.


that might be a problem with spurs playing wednesday

[ChumpDumper]

This thread is pretty D'Antonish.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

I'm not worried at all. This thread doesn't deliver IMHO.

[Bruno]

Parker said after the game that he has missed FTs at the end of the game because he was tired.

A soon game sunday has allowed Spurs to have two good nights of sleep. Parker is young, Bowen and Manu haven't played a lot sunday : they shouldn't be that bad Tuesday.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Guaransheed?

If they get outrebunded by 25+, I'm going to have to kick your ass. Sorry.

Artie Fufkin: "You know what I want you to do? Will you do something for me?"

David St. Hubbins: "What?"

Artie Fufkin: "Do me a favor. Just kick my ass, okay? Kick this ass for a man, that's all. Kick my ass. Enjoy. Come on. I'm not asking, I'm telling with this. Kick my ass."

-- "This is Spinal Tap"

[Maestro]

The Jazz seem to play a lot better when they go every other day.
If they have 2 or more days off in between well, they suck. It seems
to be the trend anyway. Hope that changes this weekend.

[CubanMustGo]

Silver Stars have an home game Wenesday.

let them play in Municipal Auditorium. There's MORE than enough room there.

[Dingle Barry]

The league is really fucking us over.

It just isn't fair!!

Asterisk for Utah on game 2 if they win.

[GrandeDavid]

I'm worried like mad about the lack of a two-day rest period for the Spurs since.... many games ago.

Bowen, Ginobilli and Parker looked gassed beyond belief at the end of game 1. I think fatigue can be "more" of a problem for game 2 because the Spurs still haven't had a 2 day rest period, and the Jazz really don't need one.

I am worried that Jazz might win game 2 because of this. Can anyone tell me why there is no "minimum 2 days between playoff rounds" rule? This is just ridiculous.

Game 2 will be the Spurs' 4th game in 7 days. And the 4 games span over two different cities and two different opponents. RIDICULOUS!

Chug lots of gatorade and energy drinks. Slam some Gu energy gels...this is the time of year when there´s no fatigue allowed. I think that the younger players, at least, will be physically recovered for Tuesday as long as they are getting good night´s sleep and complex carb-loading from Sunday through Tuesday morning.

They´ll be fine.

[BeerIsGood!]

They get over 48 hours to rest since game 1 was an afternoon start and game 2 is an evening start. They busted it in the 1st half but slacked off in the 2nd. They have plenty of time to rest right now and be ready for game 2. Get through that one and have until Saturday to rest and recover. No excuses for game 2, no reason the Spurs shouldn't be performing at top level.

[BreezeHillBill]

:toast
They get over 48 hours to rest since game 1 was an afternoon start and game 2 is an evening start. They busted it in the 1st half but slacked off in the 2nd. They have plenty of time to rest right now and be ready for game 2. Get through that one and have until Saturday to rest and recover. No excuses for game 2, no reason the Spurs shouldn't be performing at top level.
Well and wisely said, Beer.

[mullet]

horry will come up big tomorrow night. he's well rested.

[GrandeDavid]

horry will come up big tomorrow night. he's well rested.

I hope Beno and Jackie do, too.