Spurs vs. Blazers - Oct. 30 Game Blog

[Spurs Brazil]

Cisco scores from Manu, 4asts

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Holy shit. Manu is going nuclear.

[Mister Sinister]

Manu! Again!

[MannyIsGod]

Horrible D

[GrandeDavid]

Spurs Brazil, to em Uberlandia, indo para Cuiaba depois de amanha. Um abraco e bom bater um papo novamente!

[Mister Sinister]

Horrible D
Fire Pop!

[WalterBenitez]

wow ... Manu is passing the ball

[VaSpursFan]

this second unit is a monster...we're actually extending the lead...it is portland but still!!

[easjer]

Incredible.

Definitely impressed with the Blazers. Tlong should be a happy man this year.

[ace3g]

its good to see a PG other than Parker playing defense

[ChumpDumper]

Horrible DAgreed. Neither unit is looking very good yet.

[Mister Sinister]

Dangit, Bones!

[easjer]

Still happy with Barry taking 3's?

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Darius Washington's debut would be a A+ for him if he had not palmed the ball. He seems to be a Chauncey Dribbler: looks like he's palming with every dribble.
At least that means he probably has huge hands, and will not lose it on off-balance layins

[Slydragon]

Still happy with Barry taking 3's?

so far yea

[ChumpDumper]

Still happy with Barry taking 3's?Yes.

[easjer]

Eh, the D never looks great this early. I think it'll come together sooner than in the past though. Darius is really impressing me, and Manu just looks fantastic. Happy with everyone who's been on court thus far.

[ShoogarBear]

Boy, that was an annoying Converse commercial.

[Tippecanoe]

Still happy with Barry taking 3's?

dude cant make every single one you know

[easjer]

I'm glad Barry looks so relaxed.

[easjer]

dude cant make every single one you know


Of course not. I'm happy with Barry's play. I'm just used to the blog going off on him, so I thought I'd ask.

[Johnny RIngo]

Damn, no hesitation from Barry. He's not making 'em but still good to see him go for the shot instead of passing it off like always.

[Spurologist]

Barrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Clllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkk

[easjer]

His form looks good too. The selection hasn't been bad either.

[Mister Sinister]

Fabi!

[E20]

-Love Elson's agressivness
-Love Barry's no hesistation
-Love Tony's start
-Love Manu's distrubution
-Love Washington's D
-Where's Udoka? Hasn't gotten any minutes yet.

Love the Spurs. Can't wait for the season to unfold!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Oberto from TP, Spurs up 41-32

[ShoogarBear]

Shit, I just realized I took the vBookie for under the point spread.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It's just nice to see Barry shooting instead of crawling into the fetal position out on the perimeter.

[VaSpursFan]

lamarcus is nice

[Samr]

"Oberto" meets "grace"... must be a third year thing.

[ShoogarBear]

Bad pass, Tim.

[Spurologist]

Barrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyy

[easjer]

Great job Brent!

[Mister Sinister]

Barry!

[ShoogarBear]

Barry should destroy that zone.

[VaSpursFan]

bary is really letting his shot fly this year...i love it

[Spurs Brazil]

Barry 3333333333333333333333333

[Mister Sinister]

Count it!

[easjer]

Good job Timmy

[Spurologist]

TD w/beautiful drop step faceup and drive for the and1

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one

[ChumpDumper]

You coulda bean a Spur, Joel....

[Mister Sinister]

3p play.

[Pistons < Spurs]

pulling away.....

[Samr]

Oh what an extra $10 million or so will do to these Spurs.... I think I just creamed myself.

[ShoogarBear]

Finley with a nice fullcourt pass.

[easjer]

FUCK YES.

Love that!

[Cry Havoc]

Man, did our offense flow this well last year?????? Crazy.

[VaSpursFan]

brent barry on a fast break lay up???? holy cow poo

[Mister Sinister]

Oh what an extra $10 million or so will do to these Spurs.... I think I just creamed myself.
In the immortal words of Jay: Dude, I think I just filled the cup.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Sudoku will get some mad playing time in the second half.

[ChumpDumper]

It's like a giant Beno has been lifted off this team's shoulders.

[VaSpursFan]

i don't think we've ever looked this good this early....wow

[Samr]

Here's a cool thought: excepting maybe Mahinmi, is there any player on the Spurs you would not want in the game?

I mean, think about it, the Spurs clear their bench and Horry, Vaughn, and Udoka enter the game. Garbage time just turned into a sportsmanship issue.

[easjer]

I couldn't be happier with how they looked unless their D was flawless. But since it's October. . . yeah, I'm happy.

[Tippecanoe]

holy crap. the offense is :wow

the D's getting there

[VaSpursFan]

It's like a giant Beno has been lifted off this team's shoulders.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :toast

[easjer]

Nope. And I wouldn't mind a spot of Mahinmi for 2 minutes at the end of the third.

[easjer]

Chump - SFIE lol'd at your comment.

[Tippecanoe]

Nope. And I wouldn't mind a spot of Mahinmi for 2 minutes at the end of the third.

isnt he with the toros?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

It's like a giant Beno has been lifted off this team's shoulders.:lol :tu

[easjer]

Thought he was on the roster for tonight. Doesn't matter.

[easjer]

Sweet shot from Tim

[duncan228]

It is so good to see them again.
They look great.

Duncan warmed up.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

When this team actually starts playing defense, it's going to look like the 2007 New England Patriots.

[ShoogarBear]

Lamarcus looks really good.

[VaSpursFan]

findawg with the rainbow!!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

FIN with a nasty fadaway J.

[Mister Sinister]

Oh, snap, Fin!

[ShoogarBear]

Holy crap, Fin. :lol

[spursrocksocks]

Findog!!!

[easjer]

Agreed Shoog.

[Cry Havoc]

What a pump fake by Findog!

[Samr]

Finley just did one of those cool tricks where you shoot the ball off screen and then someone in a cherry picker tosses another ball into the hoop.

[E20]

I'm calling it. 73-9 this year. Book it.

[easjer]

Nice, nice, nice.

And Fratello is growing on me.

[VaSpursFan]

duncan with the strong board and the lay in

[ShoogarBear]

Damn, Brooce, you robbed TP of a dime.

[MannyIsGod]

I know its only game one and against the blazers, but to this point the Spurs rebounding looks substantialy better than last year.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD with 11pts

[sprrs]

Looked like Fabri got a piece of that ball as it went out.

[ShoogarBear]

I'm calling it. 73-9 this year. Book it.At least until the first loss.

[Cherry]

It's like a giant Beno has been lifted off this team's shoulders.
:rollin

[Tippecanoe]

lets not forget they're playing the blazers

[VaSpursFan]

we're playing so relaxed...everyone is just flowing and taking shots. i love it!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Portland's got some real nice pieces in Aldridge and Webster.

[E20]

I still can't get over the fact that as soon as Elson checked in: KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM FUCKING SLAMMED THAT SHIT ALL THE DOWN THE BLAZERS THROAT!!!

[Spurologist]

TP puts his head down and heads for the charge

[easjer]

Yeah, it's the Blazers, and yes they are young/inexperienced. But they are better than I expected. That's going to be a hell of a team in a couple of years.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Nice block timmy!

[td4mvp21]

What a pussy call, that was a FUCKING BLOCK.

[ShoogarBear]

lets not forget they're playing the blazersSpoilsport.

[ShoogarBear]

Portland's got some real nice pieces in Aldridge and Webster.And maybe Outlaw.

[E20]

LMAO CBF must have his chode bloaded over Aldridge.

[slayermin]

Please don't compare my beloved Spurs to the classless Patriots.

[T Park]

and roy and rodriguez and frye

I wouldnt be shocked if Portland contended for the 8th seed at he end of the year.

Lots of talent.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Elson out on the break. Damn, I love it!

[spursrocksocks]

Elson Bitches

[Mister Sinister]

Elsoooooooooon!

[E20]

Is everybody over Elson's check in? That's gonna stay with me until I die. I mean he checks in and THEN SLAM. He throws one down like it's nothing for him.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Lamarcus looks really good.


fuuuuuuck yeah

[Cry Havoc]

ELSON AGAiN!!!!!!

[easjer]

Frankie is killing me. Awesome.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Please don't compare my beloved Spurs to the classless Patriots.

Uh, I was speaking of how they are absolutely demolishing teams they play.

[MannyIsGod]

LOL Elson loves games to open the season.

Before everyone gets happy don't make me bump the Timvp thread from last year.

:lmao

[Admidave50]

Mahinmiii

[SpursFanFirst]

Please don't compare my beloved Spurs to the classless Patriots.

A-MEN! You want to compare them to a classy team, look no further than the Colts! :clap

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

nm

[easjer]

E20 - no, that was fucking awesome. I didn't even realize the ball was in at first. Checks his face mask, and I'm getting my first look at it, and BAM. What the fuck just happened?

[Mister Sinister]

Oh snap!

[LaMarcus Bryant]

LMAO CBF must have his chode bloaded over Aldridge.


we have all been saying LaMarcus is like a new aged mixture of TIM and GARNETT for years

he's going to be the perfect duncan to Greg Oden's robinson when the trailblazer domination begins in a few years

[T Park]

Ian Mahinmi!!??!!??

[E20]

DWash is basically a younger Jacque Vaughn, with a better O game. Unless if the Spurs can get a substantial better PG than DWash or Vaughn, I expect Washington to be a Spur for this season. From the looks of it he is tough on D and runs the offense.

[T Park]

thats a bullshit call on Ginobili

[easjer]

Heard it here first - Marv does blow! Great first half.

[Spurologist]

Was that a designed play for tp to drive early in the shot clock?

[ShoogarBear]

Holy crap. Pretty good defensive rotation there by Elson.

[Samr]

Mahinmi just blocked that at the buzzer. You could hear it.

New rule: everyone must play volleyball before they touch a basketball.

[MannyIsGod]

LOL i love Tony interviews.

[easjer]

Tony was funny.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Washington has the speed to be an nba point guard that is for sure


When he first checked in i was like who the fuck is this guy playing defense like his life depends on it? rofl then he got a foul

[Darkwaters]

Wow, I know the Trailblazers aren't exactly the Mavs or Suns, but we look pretty damn good.

[Tippecanoe]

i guess mahinmi isnt with the toros

[T Park]

Good halves by duncan, parker, Elson, barry.

D Wash looked good.

Udoka, no PT. :eek

[ShoogarBear]

Strange. Pop usually tries to give players lots of PT against their former teams, but no Udoka.

[VaSpursFan]

i need udoka to get in the game

[T Park]

Holy crap. Pretty good defensive rotation there by Elson.


Yeah, pretty good first half overall.

Hope he keeps it up.

[slayermin]

Uh, I was speaking of how they are absolutely demolishing teams they play.

Pop never embarrassed teams like Belicheck is doing. That's a Phyllis move.

The Spurs always put in the scrubs in a blowout. If anything, Pop pulls the starters too early.

[duncan228]

I do like the new adidas campaign.
There's so much that they're going to bring out as the season goes on.
I think it's great stuff.

[Darkwaters]

i guess mahinmi isnt with the toros

The Toros season hasn't started yet. Hell, the D League draft hasn't even happened yet.

Besides, Horry is inactive tonight since he missed almost all of training camp.

This wasn't unexpected.

[Galileo]

5 pages until the 2nd half.

[GSH]

we have all been saying LaMarcus is like a new aged mixture of TIM and GARNETT for years

he's going to be the perfect duncan to Greg Oden's robinson when the trailblazer domination begins in a few years

You actually compared Oden to David Robinson without ever having played a regular season NBA game? And LaMarcus to Tim Duncan?

Hard to believe that a statement made on opening night could actually hold up for the Top 10 Most Ignorant list for the entire season.

[mystargtr34]

Im at uni ...im catching the rpelay when i get home...i really wanna see that Elson dunk.

Lamarcus looks good.

I wanna see Ime, he shouldve been on eof the first in against his old team.

Roy is struggling, is Bowen defending him????

Manu is RIDICULOUS.

[Darkwaters]

Aldridge looks to have a bright future. But so far Greg Oden looks less like Jordan and more like Bowie. But of course, he hasn't provided much of a sample size.

[td4mvp21]

LOL Elson loves games to open the season.

Before everyone gets happy don't make me bump the Timvp thread from last year.

:lmao

[mystargtr34]

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/photos?photoId=1721967&gameId=271030024

[themvp]

Finley is the man!

[Mister Sinister]

Work it. (Harder)
Make it. (Better)
Do it. (Faster)
Makes us. (Stronger)

[Spurs Brazil]

NBA.com have the +/- on the box score

http://www.nba.com/games/20071030/PORSAS/boxscore.html

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:wow What the hell was that? Spurs started running motion before the inbound man even had the ball.

[Galileo]

Projected season stats for Duncan:

26 points/game
12 rebounds
62.5% FG
100% FT
82-0 record
MVP

[Mister Sinister]

Projected season stats for Duncan:

26 points/game
12 rebounds
62.5% FG
100% FT
82-0 record
MVP
I see what'cha did there.

[Samr]

Oberto must be contagious or something. There was NO ONE around that dude.

[slayermin]

Nice D by Pryzbilla.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Come on Tony, there's three on the shot clock, you don't have time to take Pryz off the dribble.

[easjer]

Nice Fin!

[Spurologist]

Finnnnnnnnnnnn333333333333333

[spursrocksocks]

Fucks yeah Fin

[AnotherArgie]

Is Oberto the only one wearing the Finals shirt?

[easjer]

So much for 100%

:lol

[VaSpursFan]

aldridge is a beast

[easjer]

Nice rebound, but it needs to go back in.

[mystargtr34]

NBA.com have the +/- on the box score

http://www.nba.com/games/20071030/PORSAS/boxscore.html

Is that BLOCKS AGAINST i see in there aswell....

Jack has been swatted 3 times already

[duncan228]

Duncan's got to have one flaw.
Free throws are obviously his one.
Other than that he's perfect. :)

[Spurologist]

If only Oberto didn't have an inch vertical

[spursrocksocks]

sloppy ball

[Spurs Brazil]

4th on Oberto

[Mister Sinister]

Fin!

[easjer]

Pace seems slower than last half.

[mystargtr34]

good

[dallaskd]

yeah!!! 8 points!!!! lets go baby!!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Blocks against is now a kept stat??!!??! :lol

"Here Jarrett, here's how many times you got your shit thrown in your face tonight." :lmao

[Samr]

When your former ROY has a +/- rating of -9.... you might be in trouble.

[easjer]

I like that Elson is aggressively going after offensive rebounds, but I would be happier if he were in position for them.

[Spurologist]

Spurs need to wake the fuck up.

Pass the ball

[dougp]

Why did the Mavs get rid of Finley again?

[easjer]

Crowd sounds better now.

BBowen is always up under you, huh? Fucking Reggie Miller.

[T Park]

Aldridge is eating their fuckin lunch

[td4mvp21]

I'm sorry but our crowd sucks, I wish people would get more into it.

HOLY SHIT PARKER MISSED A LAYUP

[Tippecanoe]

Duncan, Tim
7-11, 18 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts

:wow

[easjer]

Oh.My.God.

If only that had gone in. Hell.

[VaSpursFan]

wtf elson????

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Elson. :bang :bang :bang

Why!?!?!?

[MI21]

Is Bowen guarding Roy?

[Spurologist]

the czar would call what elson just did an "uh oh"

[Slydragon]

:bang

[Tippecanoe]

i love being a minute and a half behind you guys

[Samr]

that BA should have cost Elson 2 points.

[easjer]

Offense is not as sharp as first half. What is the major difference?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Is Bowen guarding Roy?

Yep.

http://www.noahshachtman.com/images/straight%20jacket.jpg

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Offense is not as sharp as first half. What is the major difference?

We're not moving it as much, and not running as much. It's turned into more of a half court game.

[Nashfan]

I'm sorry, but that was one of the funniest missed dunks by Elson that I have ever seen! :lol

[Galileo]

What's wrong w/ Duncan? His +/- is zero.

[T Park]

Fuckin eh Elson....

[easjer]

Am I wrong or have the starters been out most of the third? I'd like to see the second unit again. They were looking good.

[Galileo]

I'm glad the season started. I can get my ass out of the political and conspiracy section!

[Slydragon]

Iam tired of seeing her every game.

[meta2007]

Manu should take more shots!

[da_suns_fan__]

Go Evas Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

Barrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy x33333333333333333

[easjer]

Good God. Brent - looking good.

[spursrocksocks]

hell yeah berry

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Man, Reggie Miller knows way to much about Desperate Housewives.

[Spurs Brazil]

Brent 33333333333333333333

[Russ]

hell yeah berry
I want JR Smith!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Iam tired of seeing her every game.

Better find a new team to watch.

[Samr]

Dwash reminds me of Barron Davis. The two are oceans apart in terms of skill, but damn if he isn't a homeless man's BD.

[easjer]

Darius, gotta make them, babe.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

No wonder they picked up Darius, his FT shooting is already Spurs quality.

[ShoogarBear]

Darius is a true Spur.

[Galileo]

Who needs a TV, when you've got the SpursTalk gameblog?!?! THIS IS AWESOME!! kick ass! GO TIM GO, DO IT, MV3

[mystargtr34]

Man LaMarcus is A-B-U-S-I-N-G us... is Duncan gonna go out and fuckin defend him or is he abusing Tim aswell.

[Russ]

DW fits right in at the line.

[milkyway21]

anyone can post the scores? :angel

[da_suns_fan__]

anyone can post the scores? :angel

77-74 San Antonio.

[Slydragon]

Better find a new team to watch.

Or trade Tony. :lol

[easjer]

79-74 Sprs

[DannyT]

77-74 spurs

[VaSpursFan]

red rocket

[Mister Sinister]

Bonner!

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 79-74

[easjer]

79-77 Spurs

[Samr]

79-77 Spurs, manu to the line

[VaSpursFan]

portland has a lot of good, young talent...wow

[DannyT]

79 77 spurs

[easjer]

They need to tighten up the D a bit.

81-77

[Spurs Brazil]

Blazers on fire

Webster 3

Manu to the line

[Pistons < Spurs]

C'mon Spurs ... my Vwallet needs a 14+ point victory.

[Samr]

hits both

[mystargtr34]

Damn....i went over the spread.

[Darkwaters]

portland has a lot of good, young talent...wow

You haven't even seen the half of it. Oden is out all of this season and they still have Rudy Fernandez, Petteri Koponen and Joel Freeland overseas.

[easjer]

Not bad, but clearly, they can play better. Would like to see them be more fluid in the 4th.

[Samr]

Bonner is a great fit for this team. I want to see Udoka, but at who's expense? I can't decide who I'd rather NOT be out on that floor.

[Galileo]

I hope David Stern does not read the profanity posted here. He may give us a stern warning, heh, heh.

FuckenA.

Are Travis and Bo Outlaw related?

[easjer]

Am I ahead by a minute or so then? Huh.

I went against the spread. Keep it close boys!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Am I the only one who noticed that when Lebron first catches the ball in that Nike commercial, he travels?

[da_suns_fan__]

Not bad, but clearly, they can play better. Would like to see them be more fluid in the 4th.


I thought it was a terrible quarter for the Spurs...they aren't getting production out of anyone except Duncan right now.

My guess is they'll go to Duncan every time down the floor if the score is close with 8 min to go.

[hater]

Manu defense!

[Spurologist]

No damn flow for the spurs. Defense has sucked. Portrand setting up tents at the 3pt line. Get some hustle plays and seal up the W

[Galileo]

Bonner is a great fit for this team. I want to see Udoka, but at who's expense? I can't decide who I'd rather NOT be out on that floor.

yea, where is Udoka?

[Otaku]

Manu taking charge of the team once again...

[td4mvp21]

The defense hasn't been great, but not horrible. The Blazers are just hitting a lot of outside shots. They don't have that much in the paint, there's been good D in the paint so far.

[hater]

yeah, where is Udoka!??!?!?

[easjer]

Well it wasn't the worst quarter I've ever seen. But they didn't play well, no. That seems to be the long time pattern with them though.

[Spurs Brazil]

Blazers FG-54%, in the 3rd quarter 65%

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice job Manu!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Washington! For 3!

[easjer]

FUck me! YES!

[ShoogarBear]

Hokey smokes.

[SpursFanFirst]

wASHINGTON WITH A 3!!! SWEET!

[Spurologist]

Wash it up for 33333333333333333333333333333

[VaSpursFan]

darius!!!!!!!!! for!!!!!!!!! 3!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Darkwaters]

Darius For 33333333333333333333

[spursrocksocks]

dwash

[Samr]

Dwash just drains a three. First NBA points. Good start eh?

[Spurs Brazil]

Dw 333333333333333333333333

[resistanze]

So he's already passed Beno...

[T Park]

I gotta say, if Barry keeps shooting like this, itll be very hard for Pop to find minutes for Udoka.

[ShoogarBear]

D-Wash crashes the boards!