Finals Game 3: Spurs vs Cavs Official Game Blog Thread

[Spurs Brazil]

JV in for TP

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice one Bruce

[yeahone]

bruceeeeeeeeee

[baseline bum]

What a dumb foul by James :lol

[Tek_XX]

haha bowen with the fake

[MaNuMaNiAc]

stupid foul by bron

[hitmanyr2k]

Parker looks like he's faaar away :lol

[phxspurfan]

nice reggie miller-like move by bowen to draw the foul on lbj

[CubanMustGo]

Sideshow muggin the hell out of TD.

Too bad Bruce went to the line. :lol

[DudleyDawson]

it's a FUCKING FREE THROW!!

[Spurologist]

Just got in. Wtf???? manu and tp both 0-1.

[Budkin]

0-4 FTs

[easjer]

It's a bad night when the opposition has double your rebounds and only 2 players have scored for you.

I hope they show up sometime this game.

[phxspurfan]

lol somebody teach CLE how to set a good screen

[Budkin]

Manu needs to fucking drive... WTF!!!

[twentyone]

Nice Pass! meh. both ways. wtf manu

[baseline bum]

JVG just wondered why the hell the Spurs aren't running lots of high pick and roll... you know, what they used in games 1 & 2 to completely destroy Cleveland.

[duncanchick21]

WTF was that Manu?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

fuck, our offense sucks tonight!

[Melmart1]

I just want to see something other than a Tim Duncan post up. Can we run a play for Manu?

I'd love to see a Manu/Horry pick and roll. We're in full on 2001 Playoffs vs. LA 4down mode right now.
You are too funny. It's like you go into Auto Bash Pop Mode for every game. When I see "Aggie Hoopsfan" I can already predict you will be bitching about the playbook, how pop is calling the game or just pop himself. You should change your name to Aggie Anti-Popfan.

[twentyone]

Nice pass again LJ

[Budkin]

Nice Timmy... wtf...

[DudleyDawson]

make-up call on Duncan

[phxspurfan]

here we go duncan in foul trouble

[Spurs Brazil]

Bs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuck The Refs

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:lmao Delaney with the bullshit foul on Duncan.

[NASpurs]

Here comes the refs

[baseline bum]

You gotta be fucking kidding me.

[yeahone]

come on refssssssssss

[easjer]

I said right before that possession that they should sit Timmy. SIgh.

[duncanchick21]

fuck, Tim has 2 fouls. Nice make up call....

[DDS4]

Cheap foul.

Happy birthday Cavs.

[CubanMustGo]

Fucking asshole Sideshow getting calls like that against a ten-time all-star. What a fucking joke.

[Budkin]

Get Tony in there for shits sake

[Spurologist]

It's the fucking playoffs and they're calling that pussy shit

[yeahone]

vaughnnnnnn

[phxspurfan]

wow we didnt want vaughn taking that but ns

[baseline bum]

Nice shot, JV!

[Budkin]

Lucky shot by JV... why is Manu afraid?

[Darkwaters]

I can't believe we're only down by 2

[Budkin]

We are lucky to be down two.

[yeahone]

shitty quarter but we down by two

[baseline bum]

Good quarter. Cleveland came out hard, and the Spurs are only down 2.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

that was a horrible quarter! if it wasn't for Bowen, we'd be dead in the water by now

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Fuck you, Bob Delaney

[NASpurs]

I'm actually happy with the score with the way things have been going.

[DudleyDawson]

initial storm weathered

[ChumpDumper]

:lol The Cavs are taking the shittiest shots. If we can get some rebounds, we'll be fine.

[easjer]

Well it could have been worse. Not by much, though.

Outhustled, outscored, outrebounded.

Timmy will sit a good portion - hope Elson is ready. Be nice to see some pick-n-rolls.

[Budkin]

At least Danny Crawford is in there...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Spurs only down by 2....


Cleveland really sucks :lol

[DDS4]

Cavs have a shortened bench, they'll wear down in the 4th.

Spurs just need to stay close.

[CubanMustGo]

that was a horrible quarter! if it wasn't for Bowen, we'd be dead in the water by now

Well, Duncan DID chip in eight.

The rest of the team needs to WAKE THE FUCK UP. :rolleyes

[midgetonadonkey]

vaughnnnnnn

It's vowels!!!!

[Melmart1]

Horrible play by Spurs and yet right there in teh game.

Is anyone else shocked that Cleveland played just as bad? I really expected that onslaught that never came. It's like the fans are more pumped than the team.

[Leetonidas]

Someone tell me what Tony is doing? He needs to attack. This is not the Tony of the last 2 games.

[Darkwaters]

If either Tony or Manu get going we'll be in business. But they both look so tentative.

Hell, I'll take Finley at this point. Somebody step up!

[conversekid]

Spurs got this. No doubt.

[TPnumber1]

tony is playing ? :(

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

You are too funny. It's like you go into Auto Bash Pop Mode for every game. When I see "Aggie Hoopsfan" I can already predict you will be bitching about the playbook, how pop is calling the game or just pop himself. You should change your name to Aggie Anti-Popfan.

You're too funny also. I don't see your ass calling out baseline bum, he was saying the same damn thing.

I guess it's only bad criticism of Pop if it comes from me. That's pretty weak.

[twentyone]

Tony better start playing ball damnit. We can't win with him wussing and Tim in Foul trouble. And WTF with Manu going for an all time assists???

[dbreiden83080]

This game will come down to Tim's 3rd foul. He gets it early and we are going to be in a big hole going into the half.

[Tek_XX]

Tim has to know that the officials won't hesitate to give him a ticky tack foul, he needs to watch himself.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP needs to attack

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I think Pop really sucks on offense. He'scalling stupid plays 4 down and then ball movement that puts the ball in the hands of Bowen and Vaughn for jumpers?? wtf??

[phxspurfan]

the jazz, suns or nugs would be up by 7-10 right now

[dtrain]

Down 2 at the end of 1 with a poor performance by both teams. I think this favors the spurs. I am a little worried about Timmy and Oberto already having 2 fouls but I think we will be ok. Need a little help from Elson tonight (if that is possible). Just keep it close and we are clutch in the last couple minutes.

[Darkwaters]

Cavs have a shortened bench, they'll wear down in the 4th.

Spurs just need to stay close.

Good point

[Spurs Brazil]

TD 8pts 0rebs

[midgetonadonkey]

We need more Beno.

[twentyone]

We can still win but we need Manu and TP playing like it's the Finals. JV has more points than them.

[shadowofanubis66]

passive lebron has shown up to the building tonight, i wonder if aggressive lebron will decide to show up ever this series.

[ballhog]

Man, guys get a stinking rebound. Sideshow is flopping and flapping all over out there.

[milkyway21]

.58 sec in the 1Q, Duncan offensive foul. He was supposed to be on the bench already. Now he has 2 fouls and they're trailing. While Parker is nowhere to be found. :D

[Darkwaters]

By the way, Ira Newble is not active tonight. It's David Wesley that replaced Larry Hughes.

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

18-16 after one.

We need to start scoring..

[conversekid]

Why are we suddenly letting bron get the pall in the paint? It's like our whole defensive scheme changed.

[genghisrex]

Good quarter. Cleveland came out hard, and the Spurs are only down 2.
I agree. You had to know that Cleveland would be pumped up to start the game and to be down a couple after one is a good start. The Spurs just need to keep up the pressure.

[Spurologist]

Why have tp/manu taken so few shots????

Too much 4 down or what. Only 2 turns so far.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

If either Tony or Manu get going we'll be in business. But they both look so tentative.

Hell, I'll take Finley at this point. Somebody step up!

The next play Finley looks like he'll make for the Spurs in this series will be the first.

[easjer]

So far it's going the way I thought.

They certainly can take this game with slightly better play and energy from, oh, anyone.

[peskypesky]

Spurs (except for Tim and Bruce) are relaxing so far. Manu and Tony need to drive to the hoop.

[Tek_XX]

I think Pop really sucks on offense. He'scalling stupid plays 4 down and then ball movement that puts the ball in the hands of Bowen and Vaughn for jumpers?? wtf??

Well considering Bowen and Vaughn are actually hitting shots for our team while others aren't i'd say i have no problem with this.

[Infamous]

see what i mean..all you spurs fans getting mad now that duncan has two fouls after 11 minutes..while LeBron picked up two fouls in less than 10 possessions..lmao biased ppl.

[baseline bum]

I don't see your ass calling out baseline bum, he was saying the same damn thing.
weak.

Van Gundy too...

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Rebounding is 19-8 in Cavs favor :pctoss

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

Ohhh eva is there. She isnt THAT hot..

[duncanchick21]

stupid foul by Vaughn

[Spurologist]

Isn't that a carry first DELANEY?? FUCK YOU

[DudleyDawson]

Jacques thinking with his ass instead of his head again

[Obstructed_View]

James lost control of the ball. It can't be clear path.

[Admidave50]

The Cavs don't shoot well, we just gotta control the boards!

[DDS4]

We're getting killed in transition.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Flagrant??? WTF??

[CubanMustGo]

Dumb foul by Vaughn.

[Spurs Brazil]

WTF?????????????????????

Refs are killing us

[easjer]

Ugh.

Dumb rule.

[baseline bum]

Great foul, Jacque.. WTF?

[stéphane]

being down by 2 while playing so poorly that's just pathetic for the cavs...
varejao pulling turnaround at buzzer seriously ^^

[phxspurfan]

wow, a free possible 5 or 6 point play. thats pretty gay

[Obstructed_View]

James dribbled it off his foot. It's a BS call.

[milkyway21]

rebounding:

Spurs 7 (all def)

Cavs
18 (6 off)

[Spurologist]

Free points GALORE

[DDS4]

Nice try.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

That was a fucking joke of a call!!

[yeahone]

the refs are a joke

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

what is going on???

[Admidave50]

flagrount? fuck you zebras

[peskypesky]

Wow. Spurs are playing like dogshit and are still only down by 3. lol

[CubanMustGo]

How about a T on Cleveland for the wrong guy shooting FTs ??

[easjer]

Clear path was a stupid call, but the foul was legit. Vaughn hit him.

[Obstructed_View]

What did they call flagrount?

[Spurs Brazil]

GREAB the ball Cisco

[Admidave50]

shooting 4 FTs, what a joke

[DDS4]

Get the damn rebounds.

How many offensive rebounds do the Cavs have????

[duncanchick21]

it was off sideshow bob

[yeahone]

we ned some offense

[hitmanyr2k]

Wow...Spurs are just death on the boards tonight :lol

[Obstructed_View]

I wish someone would hustle. This is sad.

[phxspurfan]

yes cavs...turn back into a jump shooting team

[Tha Carter]

wuts the score anyone?

[easjer]

This is the first time I've heard of the clear path rule. But it must happen, because I've seen people fouled on breakaways ahead of everyone else. Stupid.

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

Don't whine on that call lol...

[Obstructed_View]

Thank you.

[baseline bum]

Drive the ball, Manu

[DudleyDawson]

Crowd doesn't like foul call, make-up coming soon..

[MaNuMaNiAc]

What the fuck are they crying about!!??

[yeahone]

elson hit those freebiees

[WalterBenitez]

WTF?????????????????????

Refs are killing us
not yet .. but wait :D

[twentyone]

DUNK it punk. meh i'm getting pretty cranky.

[NASpurs]

Make the FTs!

[easjer]

Have they made a single fucking FT?

[ChumpDumper]

You guys are worse than sunfans.

[Obstructed_View]

hit a freebie for your brother. Thanks

[phxspurfan]

19-17 cle leads

[CubanMustGo]

19-17 cle

[hitmanyr2k]

Missed free throws and rebounding killing the Spurs and yet they're only down 2.

[phxspurfan]

any west team would be up 7-10 right now

[duncanchick21]

Its the return of small ball, ugh

[WalterBenitez]

Manu is doin nothing tonite

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Take Manu out, bring TP IN!!! NOWWWWW

[Obstructed_View]

Could we please get Elson out of the game?

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

Why is Eric Snow in the game. AHHHH He can't even make a layup..

[baseline bum]

Goddamnit, attack the basket and stop being such a bitch, Manu.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manu is SUCKING IT UP OUT THERE!!

[NASpurs]

We all love small ball.

[Tha Carter]

holy fuck so the score is 19-17 and the way most of u guys were talking it was as if it was a 50 point game

[easjer]

Refs aren't killing the Spurs. Stupid shots, lack of rebounding, poor defense and energy are what are killing the Spurs. Most of those fouls have been legit.

[phxspurfan]

witness america (incl the refs) get behind lebron

[CubanMustGo]

Fucking LBJ levels Bowen with a forearm to the throat, no call. Surprise.

[Spurologist]

Bullshit

[dougp]

Where the fuck are the refs ... Pop needs to have Horry fuck James up BAD.

[shadowofanubis66]

makeup call.... marshall cleanly blocked elson, and then james got away with a charge on bowen

[DDS4]

James gets away with an elbow and they call Duncan for a weak hook in the lane.

[yeahone]

lebron being pampered by the refss

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I think Pop might be trying to lose this one. This small ball lineup is shit, and it's the same one that got us smoked in the fourth the other night.

[hitmanyr2k]

I actually like the no-call. That wasn't enough to put Bowen on his back. The refs aren't calling that type of shit tonight.

[pooh]

Flop on Bruce...nice try

[peskypesky]

The refs clearly have orders to give this game to the Cavs.

[DudleyDawson]

nice offensive explosion from the Spurs!

[01Snake]

So that wasn't a foul but Duncan's was? Got it.

[easjer]

Could we please get Elson out of the game?


In favor of which big man with 2 fouls? Or did you want Bonner to get some playing time?

[phxspurfan]

yeah but we ar eplaying like crap and are letting the refs take over the game.

[TPnumber1]

too bad :depressed

1-6 FT

[dbreiden83080]

I wonder if Tony and Manu feel like playing tonight or they'd rather not.

[ChumpDumper]

Flop on Bruce...nice tryYeah, Bruce fouled Lebron's elbow with his face.

[Obstructed_View]

Bruce was stupid to think he was going to get a call for that. He gets that call 1 out of ten times at best, no matter where they are.

[CubanMustGo]

I actually like the no-call. That wasn't enough to put Bowen on his back. The refs aren't calling that type of shit tonight.

Hello, did you see the second "foul" on Duncan?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I actually like the no-call. That wasn't enough to put Bowen on his back. The refs aren't calling that type of shit tonight.

Your ignorant ass must have missed the second foul called on Duncan.

[DDS4]

Refs aren't killing the Spurs. Stupid shots, lack of rebounding, poor defense and energy are what are killing the Spurs. Most of those fouls have been legit.

2nd.

Amazing the Spurs aren't down by 10+ right now.

[Spurs Brazil]

I actually like the no-call. That wasn't enough to put Bowen on his back. The refs aren't calling that type of shit tonight.

They called that type of shit on TD

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

makeup call.... marshall cleanly blocked elson, and then james got away with a charge on bowen

This is true. I don't think the refs should do this, but they do..

If you miss a call... just stick with it.. Don't give a make up call.

[shadowofanubis66]

The refs clearly have orders to give this game to the Cavs.


suns fan or spurs fan? be honest...

[WalterBenitez]

Could we please get Elson out of the game?

A plane ticket to Belgium .. perhaps

[baseline bum]

When the fuck did Dan Crawford turn into Bennett Salvatore?

[greenroom]

Might as well not even watch the game if this is how the refs are going to call the game.

[Tek_XX]

The Spurs are true to form for game 3, suck it hard. I guess we have to wait until game 5 folks for them to show up.

[Infamous]

obviously the home team gets all the love..just deal with it.

[Obstructed_View]

James gets away with an elbow and they call Duncan for a weak hook in the lane.
Duncan broke a rule that's a point of emphasis. He knows he did it.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Spurs small ball is title kryptonite

[milkyway21]

put Parker back in Pop :cuss

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Duncan broke a rule that's a point of emphasis. He knows he did it.

So elbows to the face aren't a point of emphasis?

[phxspurfan]

They called that type of shit on TD


thats coz td is much taller than other players or get his hands higher. hes also not a 'global icon'

[Spurologist]

Refs aren't killing the Spurs. Stupid shots, lack of rebounding, poor defense and energy are what are killing the Spurs. Most of those fouls have been legit.

I just checked in late in the first quarter and I've seen a handful of ref blunders already.

But it's true that that's is not what is costing the spurs. They are a lot slower than they were in game 1-2. That's leading to the poor defense, rebouding like you mentioned

[NBA Junkie]

Manu looks out of it.

Spurs are sleepwalking through this game, and it better change or they could get blown out in this one.

[Tek_XX]

2nd.

Amazing the Spurs aren't down by 10+ right now.

umm their kinds close.

[Obstructed_View]

Your ignorant ass must have missed the second foul called on Duncan.
Duncan hooked him from the post. That's a clear foul. If they were in a hurry to ring Timmy up they'd have gotten him for swatting at Verejao on the other end just before it.

[Admidave50]

Spurs are killing themselves with missed FT's and lack of rebounding:

[duncanchick21]

2 fouls on James

[yeahone]

findoggggggggggg

[easjer]

Stop bitching about the refs. It hasn't been that bad. What's been bad here is the Spurs play.

[CubanMustGo]

Yea Fin!

2 PFs on Bron now, too.

[hitmanyr2k]

The refs called Duncan for a hook....so what? That little shot Bowen took wasn't enough to knock him down let alone put him on the ground for 5 seconds :lol It was obviously a flop.

[Obstructed_View]

So elbows to the face aren't a point of emphasis?
Um, since it's the second hardest elbow Lebron has thrown in the last two games, what do you think?

[baseline bum]

I don't care if he hit it, Finley should never turn his back to the basket. That was a horrible shot.

[phxspurfan]

james has 2 fouls? WTF why hasnt manu been attacking all quarter?

[Spurs Brazil]

Wtf????

[peskypesky]

Methinks some Spurs want to win the title at home in game 6.

[Obstructed_View]

Elson fouls with 1 second on the shot clock. Way to go.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice D

[baseline bum]

Ugly possession for the Cavs.

[ChumpDumper]

D looking better. Cleveland still taking shit shots.

[milkyway21]

LeBron's team playing good tonight win or loss the ratings will go up next time :lol

[phxspurfan]

one spurs run and cavs will be demoralized. theyre playing almost at their best.

[DudleyDawson]

Manu playing like dog shit

[Obstructed_View]

Nice screen of Bowen by...Elson?

[Leetonidas]

Tony and Manu are really starting to piss me off.

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

Damon Jones makes his first basket of the season!!!!!

[baseline bum]

Fin should have shot that fucking open three!!! What the fuck are the Spurs doing tonight?

[twentyone]

Hi Elson TAKE THE FREAKING SHOT

[DDS4]

I don't like this lineup at all.

[Obstructed_View]

D looking better. Cleveland still taking shit shots.
Yep, and they are hitting a high percentage of them. I don't expect that to continue.

Way to go, Fin!

[peskypesky]

At least Finley is making some tonight....

[DDS4]

Small ball in effect.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Someone tell manu to take a queue from TP!!! DRIVE TO THE BASKET!!!

[phxspurfan]

parker looking to get teammates involved during a road game. shouldnt it be the other way? shouldnt he look to get them going in a home game and take it to the hole in a road game?

[milkyway21]

thanks Mike:cheer

go! Go! Spurs! :flag:

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Tp!!

[CubanMustGo]

OK, enough screwing around with Elson. Get Timmay back in. Now.

[TampaDude]

Just got in...have the Spurs ever had the lead?

[Obstructed_View]

Parker settling for jumpers. Yuck.

[easjer]

I don't think they should be allowed to deflect off people. It annoys the shit out of me.

I like that the ball movement is a bit better and that they are at least trying to go inside (though finishing inside becomes important).

Looks like Z is realizing he could shoot a bit. D needs to tighten up, without the third Duncan foul.

[DudleyDawson]

Looks like Parker might have finally shown up

[hitmanyr2k]

Someone tell manu to take a queue from TP!!! DRIVE TO THE BASKET!!!

He just did that. He got mugged by Pavlovic :lol

[Admidave50]

Put Back Tim NOW! Stop the bleeding

[phxspurfan]

allen iverson > lebron james

[TampaDude]

TD back in...YES!!!

[DDS4]

I have a feeling TD is going to get his 3rd foul before half.

[Obstructed_View]

"putrid" :lol

[Obstructed_View]

I have a feeling TD is going to get his 3rd foul before half.
Only if he commits it like he did the first two.

[CubanMustGo]

TD back in...YES!!!

O/U on third foul: two minutes.

[peskypesky]

Tim looks PISSED.

[CleVeLaNd_sTriFe]

TP has to be my favorite player on your team.

I hate when that guy has the ball, I just know he is going to score.

[Leetonidas]

There you go Tony! Keep attacking!

[DDS4]

All day. Everyday.

[Obstructed_View]

Penetrating Tony. Good sign.

[Darkwaters]

Attack the basket Parker. Especially if James is on you!

Tora tora tora!

[Spurologist]

Parker settling for jumpers. Yuck.

:nope

[easjer]

Ok. Now play some good D and get a stop.

[DudleyDawson]

nice touch around the hoop by Duncan

[hitmanyr2k]

How many offensive rebounds is that for the Cavs now?

[duncanchick21]

3 fouls on James

[phxspurfan]

bowen just saved TDs 3rd foul there. very underrated play

[Darkwaters]

3 fouls on James!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Obstructed_View]

When Duncan's shots start falling (if?) it's going to be bad for Cleveland.

Push off on LBJ.

[Spurs Brazil]

YES Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

3rd on James

[NASpurs]

Three on James ahahahahhaha

[Leetonidas]

James gets his third. BOWENED.

[ChumpDumper]

Now how do we feel about the refs?

[TampaDude]

3 on LeBron!!! YESSSSS!!!!!