Bruno
10-19-2007, 01:47 AM
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2007/10/jeff_mcdonald_r.html
October 19, 2007
These are a few of our favorite things from the Spurs' 116-111 victory over the Golden State ...
Ime Udoka's headiness. Udoka has been lauded for his defensive prowess, and for good reason. But more than that, the guy just seems to have an innate feel for the game. He seems to know when to make the right pass at the right time, when to reach for a steal, how to angle his body to snag rebounds over bigger players. The Spurs need to find minutes for this guy this season.
Darius Washington's toughness. When the chips were down, Washington wouldn't let the Spurs lose. If tonight is his crescendo as a Spur, it was a job well done.
Francisco Elson's jumper. Elson is showing the confidence that comes with being comfortable in the Spurs' system. He's taking his shots, and not deferring to other players. Elson made 7 of 11 field goals tonight, and most of them came on jumpers outside of 10 feet. Imagine how much better he might shoot when he finally gets rid of the Jason Voorhies mask.
Ian Mahimni's upside. The 20-year-old Frenchman isn't an NBA player right now, but he's showing signs that he could be one day. Exhibit A, the final 4:12 of the second quarter against the Warriors. In that span, Mahinmi threw in a jump hook over Patrick O'Bryan, drew a charge to force a Golden State turnover, tossed a nifty pass to Washington on a fast break to set up a pair of free throws and kept alive an offensive rebound to set up two more Manu Gibobili foul shots. He's going to be a force for Austin this season.
Tim Duncan's sweet tooth. The closest Duncan came to stepping foot on the floor tonight came during a timeout in the second quarter, when he wandered over to the scorer's table in search of candy. Satisfied with a handful of cherry Lifesavers, he returned to his seat on the bench. Thanks for stopping by, Tim.
October 19, 2007
These are a few of our favorite things from the Spurs' 116-111 victory over the Golden State ...
Ime Udoka's headiness. Udoka has been lauded for his defensive prowess, and for good reason. But more than that, the guy just seems to have an innate feel for the game. He seems to know when to make the right pass at the right time, when to reach for a steal, how to angle his body to snag rebounds over bigger players. The Spurs need to find minutes for this guy this season.
Darius Washington's toughness. When the chips were down, Washington wouldn't let the Spurs lose. If tonight is his crescendo as a Spur, it was a job well done.
Francisco Elson's jumper. Elson is showing the confidence that comes with being comfortable in the Spurs' system. He's taking his shots, and not deferring to other players. Elson made 7 of 11 field goals tonight, and most of them came on jumpers outside of 10 feet. Imagine how much better he might shoot when he finally gets rid of the Jason Voorhies mask.
Ian Mahimni's upside. The 20-year-old Frenchman isn't an NBA player right now, but he's showing signs that he could be one day. Exhibit A, the final 4:12 of the second quarter against the Warriors. In that span, Mahinmi threw in a jump hook over Patrick O'Bryan, drew a charge to force a Golden State turnover, tossed a nifty pass to Washington on a fast break to set up a pair of free throws and kept alive an offensive rebound to set up two more Manu Gibobili foul shots. He's going to be a force for Austin this season.
Tim Duncan's sweet tooth. The closest Duncan came to stepping foot on the floor tonight came during a timeout in the second quarter, when he wandered over to the scorer's table in search of candy. Satisfied with a handful of cherry Lifesavers, he returned to his seat on the bench. Thanks for stopping by, Tim.