Spurs vs. Heat - Nov. 7 Game Blog

[duncan228]

I like when Duncan comes alive.

Me too.

[peskypesky]

I have a feeling the Suns will find out on Friday. I don't know why but I get a feeling Wade will be activated for the game. Hopefully he decides to sit out the game.

I think he should take another 2 or 3 weeks to heal. What's the rush?

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Someone in the crowd has a whistle

[pawe]

Why?

coz he has great footwork. didnt you see the training video how natural he is jabbing away on the trainer.

[easjer]

Surprisingly good game. I was expecting less challenge from Miami without Dwade.

[Fabbs]

WAke up Duncan. Heat are taking it to Spurs. 63-55

[Gerryatrics]

Uh oh, time to bring Manu back in.

[Spurs Brazil]

Damn another To

Heat on a 7-0 run

[peskypesky]

lead down to 5 :(

[duncan228]

How fast the tide can turn.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

wow the moment Manu sits the rest of the team eases off

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

get manu in!!!!!!!1

[TampaDude]

Spurs get a 15-point lead and then blow it...sloppy...

[Admidave50]

Spurs are fucking the big lead!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Elson's been practicing his shot.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

damn that was a fast quarter

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I've liked the Manu-Elson tag team lately.

[easjer]

Fuuuuuuuucccckkkkk.

No. Lead UP. UP. VBookie, guys!! Get it together.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu went to the bench and Heat made a run

[SuperManu!!!]

I need manu back so i can win some vmoney!!!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Surprisingly good game. I was expecting less challenge from Miami without Dwade.
I think the team's slowly been getting it together. The first week, they were a legimate worst team in the league. And their record reflected them accurately.

Or maybe San Antonio's still being too nice.

[Spurs Brazil]

Cisco with 8pts 9rebs

[Capt Bringdown]

My early season impression is I don't see who's gonna help our big three in the scoring department. Kinda reminiscent of our years when we didn't repeat.

[Admidave50]

GO Spurs GO! Finish this game

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Bonner hook!!!!!!!!1

[Spurs Brazil]

Nicd one Bonner

[Admidave50]

There are no defenders, I'd rather have Bowen or Udoka in

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

take that ricky

[pawe]

Manu damn!!!! floater with the right hand! beautiful!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!

[sa_kid20]

Damn looks like Barry rolled the ankle

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Does anyone else hear that extra whistle?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

damn Manu is perfecting that shot! He should get a patent.

[easjer]

Brent? Is he ok?

[duncan228]

Fuck. I hate it when any of them go down.

[Spurs Brazil]

Barry is hurt

[easjer]

*chews on fingernails*

Hope he's ok. . .

[Manu20]

Brent :(

[easjer]

Fuck fuck fuckity fuck fuck

[Johnny RIngo]

The announcers say he rolled his ankle. If he's injured does that mean Udoka's going to get more time?

[T Park]

He rolled that right ankle a bit.

Prob out for a game or two.

Ime's chance to step up and play better "team" defense.

[pawe]

hope its not serious, we need the bench so our starters will be fresh down the road.

[Cry Havoc]

Finleeeeeeeeeeeey.

[duncan228]

Ouch. That looked like it hurt.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

airball?

[Cry Havoc]

BONNER! Come on. :(

[sa_kid20]

Bonner is really of with the 3 tonight

[Cry Havoc]

Manu is UNSTOPPABLE!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Jeah Ginob's !!

[pawe]

manu with the nice floater again.

[duncan228]

Is the Ditka thread up yet?

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu again, 23pts

[Deimosfobos]

Manu has +21 while on court

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Whistle? anybody?

[carina_gino20]

manu voodoo..:lol

[Cry Havoc]

Manu getting to the loose ball. This guy does everything. My goodness.

[duncan228]

It's the Manu show.

[Deimosfobos]

+25 now

[SRJ]

Did they just call Vicente Fox the president of Argentina? :lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I"ve never seen Manu play so sharp before!

[duncan228]

Manu MVP.

[Cry Havoc]

And the assist!

Spurs + 15!

[sa_kid20]

Manu is simply doin it all tonight!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

as far as v-bookie is concerned, we are up by 4

[easjer]

Eh, Manu's all right. I guess we can ease up on the trade talk for awhile. ;)

[Holt's Cat]

Double double for Elson.

[Spurs Brazil]

Cisco from Manuuuuu

Cisco with 10pts 9rebs

[pawe]

nice pass! Ditka thread will definitely be busy again.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Thanks fer takin the summer off manu :elephant

[carina_gino20]

omg Manu...wow, what did he eat before the game? no, make that before the season :lol

[Kobulingam]

I hope Ginobilli skips the olympics.

[E20]

LMAO! Did anybody catch the ESPN dude saying that they took a poll in Argentina and Ginobili was voted more popular than the President? Well, that's cool, but the commentator said the Argentine president was Vincente Fox. :lmao

Well speaking of Manu, he's fucking balling, he's a fucking savage, and I fucking love him.

[Nikos]

I love when Manu takes a cheap shot and gets pissed.
The Latin blood boils and nobody's can stop him. :lol

JWill is little tatood, wannabe-balla punk.

What happened? Was it a dirty foul or something?

[E20]

omg Manu...wow, what did he eat before the game? no, make that before the season :lol
Ginobili looks a little bugged/annoyed. He's been trash talking with Ricky Davis and Williams all game. I guess that's added a little fuel to what became a fucking wild fire.

[carina_gino20]

LMAO! Did anybody catch the ESPN dude saying that they took a poll in Argentina and Ginobili was voted more popular than the President? Well, that's cool, but the commentator said the Argentine president was Vincente Fox. :lmao

Well speaking of Manu, he's fucking balling, he's a fucking savage, and I fucking love him.

:lol. open mouth, insert foot

[easjer]

No shit- one of my student workers has Ditka's #s in her phone. Seriously. She's interning for SportsRadio 610 in Houston and the studio engineer will be out, so he gave her Ditka's #s for a regular Thursday bit they do. :lol

[carina_gino20]

Ginobili looks a little bugged/annoyed. He's been trash talking with Ricky Davis and Williams all game. I guess that's added a little fuel to what became a fucking wild fire.

I was wondering about that. Earlier, Bill Schoening was saying that things were getting interesting between the Ricky Davis vs Manu matchup. But I can't watch the game so...

[sa_kid20]

LMAO! Did anybody catch the ESPN dude saying that they took a poll in Argentina and Ginobili was voted more popular than the President? Well, that's cool, but the commentator said the Argentine president was Vincente Fox. :lmao

Yeah i caught that too I even rewinded it on my DVR just to see if he actually said what i thought he did :lol

[E20]

What happened? Was it a dirty foul or something?
Ginobili got an a elbow from Davis in the 1st half and then a push from Williams in the back after a broken play. Then Ginobili and Davis started trash talking and then Manu started dominating.

[carina_gino20]

now Manu's +27 :tu

[pawe]

there's that hot girl again! yum!

[rAm]

did you see them yapping

[rAm]

ginobili is a beast

[carina_gino20]

just get the ball to manu and get out of his way :smokin

[Mr. Body]

Is Dorell Wright a bust or what?

[pawe]

fuck, Shaq trying to make sure parker remembers him tonight!

[carina_gino20]

no Timmy at all?

[easjer]

Just keep it over the spread guys. Please.

[Nikos]

I missed the third quarter.

BTW....gulp.....where is Tim Duncan?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

no Timmy at all?
i was wondering about that . I guess Pop thought running the O through Manu and Parker worked better.

[E20]

Anybody see Shaq elbow Manu when Manu drove to the middle and dished it out to Tony? I hope Manu slams one in Shaqs face. :lol

[TampaDude]

Spurs need to get it to about 86 to be safe.

[duncan228]

Duncan's game is off.
He had a few moments, but he's off for some reason.

[Nikos]

Ughhh is Duncan injured or something?

[easjer]

Duncan's game is off.
He had a few moments, but he's off for some reason.


It's like a case of the Novembers. He'll work it out and be all right in the end. When it matters.

[Spurs Brazil]

Barry x-ray negative

[carina_gino20]

Anybody see Shaq elbow Manu when Manu drove to the middle and dished it out to Tony? I hope Manu slams one in Shaqs face. :lol

that would be a great encore to yesterday's dunk over yao :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Has our D in the fourth been great, or have they just missed?

Wonder what's up with Tim. Unlike him to have 2 poor games in a row...

[easjer]

Barry x-ray negative


Good news.

[pawe]

quick question. who decides on the spread for our vbookie? the mods or do they get that from vegas? its freaky close right now.

[Cherry]

Ginobili got an a elbow from Davis in the 1st half and then a push from Williams in the back after a broken play. Then Ginobili and Davis started trash talking and then Manu started dominating.

Memo to all NBA Teams:

1- Don´t hit Manu in the left eye
2- Don´t hit Manu in the nose (never!)
3- Don´t scratch Manu in the back
4- Don´t trash talking to Manu

[Spurs Brazil]

Cisco with 14rebs

[easjer]

Has our D in the fourth been great, or have they just missed?

Wonder what's up with Tim. Unlike him to have 2 poor games in a row...


It's not like it's never happened before (remember the Finals). And he didn't look as bad as last night to me.

[duncan228]

It's like a case of the Novembers. He'll work it out and be all right in the end. When it matters.

I'm not worried. He will be there when it matters.

I am curious, wonder if there's something we don't know.

[carina_gino20]

elson :tu

[Holt's Cat]

Somehow Elson has hustled his way to 10 points and 14 boards (6 off.).

[RashoFan]

Duncan's game is off.
He had a few moments, but he's off for some reason.
Could it be he has a new addition to the family and he maybe getting up in the middle of the night to feed the little one?
Just a thought....

[easjer]

Fuck. I want vBookie. Come on guys!

[Tippecanoe]

vbookie dont look so hot :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

True, it doesn't matter, it's only November, but I hope it's not an injury (like the return of his pf) or something...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Ughhh is Duncan injured or something?
Pop knew to bench him, when he threw the ball at Oberto's head.

[easjer]

Somehow Elson has hustled his way to 10 points and 14 boards (6 off.).


I'll take it. I like that a lot, actually. :D

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Elson with a huge night! 10/14/1/1/1

Who's been guarding him?

[pawe]

cant these shitheads find anything else to talk about parker. all i heard from them all night is either he's freaking fast and he is married to eva. tell us something that we dont know.

[TampaDude]

Elson...and 1!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

and we cover....

[Spurs Brazil]

Cisco And One!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tippecanoe]

yes!! ELSON WITH THA DUNK to put it over the spread!!

[Cry Havoc]

Wow, what a way to pick up the Vbookie... maybe.

[ace3g]

that was a sick dunk

[easjer]

Ugh. Just please cover the spread. Please don't let them score.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Elson's sophomore year is looking good so far :tu

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

bullshit!!!!!!!!!!!

[carina_gino20]

cant these shitheads find anything else to talk about parker. all i heard from them all night is either he's freaking fast and he is married to eva. tell us something that we dont know.

we probably know more about him than they do

[easjer]

Bloody hell. Don't FOUL. SPREAD. FAKE MONEY.

[sa_kid20]

there's goes the spread

[anjlbitz]

Washington. Son of a bitch.

[TampaDude]

There goes the vBookie! :lol

[Tippecanoe]

run up the score!! come on!!!!!

[E20]

I need Miami to score to win some VBookie, so Miami, make a fucking basket.

[SuperManu!!!]

Fuck washington! I just lost 200vbookie!!!

[Tippecanoe]

I need Miami to score to win some VBookie, so Miami, make a fucking basket.

you suck :ihit

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

gimmie friday cause im bettin it all on somethin. this vegas spread is too stressfull

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Did Duncan not play the entire 4th quarter, and if not, why?

[pawe]

now gimme my vbookie money! yay

[Tippecanoe]

damn, if elson would just make that damn FT :lol

good game for the spurs

manu = unstoppable

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Dayum, what happened?

[SuperManu!!!]

I officialy hate washington now. I bet he had some money on the game and made that foul on purpose

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

fuck fuck fuckitty fu ck fuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!1

[TampaDude]

Manu gets the game ball tonight for sure! :toast

[anjlbitz]

Trade Washington!!!!!

[easjer]

Fucking Washington.

But, it was a good game, and I loved the way Manu played. I also like their exposure to a tight game and holding a lead.

Good job bouncing back tonight, Spurs.

[sa_kid20]

Beno wouldn't have fouled!!! :madrun

[pawe]

its amazing how those vegas guys predict the spread.

[duncan228]

Did Duncan not play the entire 4th quarter, and if not, why?

I don't think we saw him more than a few minutes in the 4th, if at all.
He's off.
Don't know why.

[TampaDude]

That was a stupid foul at the end, but the Spurs had it in the bag.

Spurs are 4-1...bring on the Hornets!

[Borosai]

I was laughing when Bonner was launching all those 3's in the first half. They must cure something. GO BONNER!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I hope Barry's injury is very minor.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu 25 pts, 7 reb, 7 assists, 1 steal 8-12 Fg's 4-7 threes
Tony 23 pts 8 assists 10-17 Fg's 1-4 threes

Cisco 12 pts, 14 Rebs, 6-11 Fg's

[Admidave50]

Why all the hate on Washington?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Sounds like Manu played out of his mind today! Great to hear he's back to his old self. Good game by Tony as well! :tu

[E20]

Why all the hate on Washington?
The Vbookie spread was Over 11 or under 11 and Washington fouled somebody to make the final score 88-78. So a lot of people lost a lot of money, except me. Thanks D-Wash!

[meta2007]

I was suprised too. I guess it may be because tonight's game is back to back?



I don't think we saw him more than a few minutes in the 4th, if at all.
He's off.
Don't know why.

[anjlbitz]

Why all the hate on Washington?

Because he fouled Wright shooting a 3 with 10 secs left on the clock, Spurs up by 11 and practically 75% of the vBookie betters bet on the +11 spread

[santymrc]

Sounds like Manu played out of his mind today! Great to hear he's back to his old self. Good game by Tony as well! :tu

I don't get why all this "manu's back", he never left!

[T Park]

Ginobili is playing at a higher level than in 2005.

Parker looks rusty, but is still playing all star level.

They keep this up, it will be hard for the AS Team not to have 3 Spurs on it.

[Walter Craparita]

Washington! I want my last $350 back!

Cut this fool.

[meta2007]

Manu is playing at MVP level! :)


Ginobili is playing at a higher level than in 2005.

[milkyway21]

4 3-pointers; 12 pts in the 3rd Q
Manu you're the man...:worthy:

I'm so disappointed I didn't have the time to join the game blogs but still..

Congratulations Spurs!

[loveforthegame]

Manu is off the charts so far. His energy is really something.

Elson had a great game when Bonner and Oberto were stinking it up.

Much better on the boards by the team.

I don't understand why Udoka couldn't get some minutes tonight.

I didn't like how Finley and Bowen didn't just catch and shoot but dribbled away or passed out. Either one should be afraid to shoot even on a bad night.

[pawe]

yep, manu did it all tonight! Blooper for the night was TD bonking the ball on Fabbys head.

[Trainwreck2100]

It was nice for Jason Williams to piss off Manu Ginobili

[ducks]

Sounds like Manu played out of his mind today! Great to hear he's back to his old self. Good game by Tony as well! :tu
:smokin

[ducks]

The Heat had a hard time containing Parker, who scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the first half, including a 3-pointer in the first quarter. It's a shot Parker, who is usually seen cutting through the lane on his way to the basket, has been testing out a bit more.

Haslem and Williams were each 4-of-5 in the first half, for eight points apiece.

[E20]

:lol @ Ducks.

[WalterBenitez]

I hope Ginobilli skips the olympics.

We are gonna send our cousins to visit him in case he decided not to go :smokin

[peskypesky]

I didn't like how Finley and Bowen didn't just catch and shoot but dribbled away or passed out.

I agree. That pissed me off. Why the f--- are they even in the game if not to take wide open shots on the 3pt line? (Well, Bowen I'll excuse, cause we know he's there for D.)

On the positive side:
1. Manu is SICK. Just unbelievable tonight in every single way. Both ends of the court.
2. Elson played with energy and passion tonight. I loved that dunk he made late in the game. I didn't think he had a chance in hell of making it to the rim from where he jumped, but he not only made it, but dunked right through an opponent. His outside shot is looking good too. If he can keep it up, it'll totally open up the paint for Tony and Manu to do their slashing.
3. Tony's speed continues to amaze me. He clearly has one more gear than anyone else in the league (except for maybe Barbosa, but please...). And with an outside shot that continues to improve, he is getting scary.
4. Tim is pacing himself. It's clear. He knows this is a marathon, not a sprint.

On an unrelated note, the Celtics are looking as amazing as they sound on paper. They demolished the Nuggets tonight in a brutal, dominating fashion. Celtucs may have replaced the Suns as the most "exciting" team to watch, but they actually play defense.

[Obstructed_View]

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but is anyone else puzzled about the short rotation this early? Could someone that's seen all the games tell me if Washington screwed up his chance already? I'm not sure how, when Fin and Barry were playing so badly and nobody could hit an open jumper, that Udoka didn't get some minutes, nor am I entirely sure how Washington couldn't get into the game to keep from having to play parker for 41 minutes. Seeing the 4 minutes and 1 turnover in the Houston box doesn't make me optimistic.

I'm not being critical, but perhaps I'm missing the logic. If someone could 'splain.

[BeerIsGood!]

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but is anyone else puzzled about the short rotation this early? Could someone that's seen all the games tell me if Washington screwed up his chance already? I'm not sure how, when Fin and Barry were playing so badly and nobody could hit an open jumper, that Udoka didn't get some minutes, nor am I entirely sure how Washington couldn't get into the game to keep from having to play parker for 41 minutes. Seeing the 4 minutes and 1 turnover in the Houston box doesn't make me optimistic.

I'm not being critical, but perhaps I'm missing the logic. If someone could 'splain.


I don't understand it myself. I've watched every game so far, and I haven't seen anything from Washington that would prevent him from getting even 9 to 10 min a night. He hustles on D and after loose balls and plays pretty good position D from the point, but he does have a tendency to shoot at the wrong times and out of the flow of the offense. I still don't think that's an excuse to not give him at least 7 minutes and push Parker back to 34 or so.

I'm also puzzled about Udoka. I know his defensive rotations aren't down yet, but this is the time of year that he needs to get them down. I don't know if Pop wants a quick start out of the gate or if he wants to get his big boys some regular work for a while before reeling them in. Either way, Parker's minutes seem way too high for November, but maybe Pop thinks he needs the work after taking most of the preseason off? If Barry's sprained ankle keeps him out for a couple of weeks or more then I'd think both Udoka and Washington will get a few more minutes. But who knows...

[gilmor]

Ginobili is playing at a higher level than in 2005.

Parker looks rusty, but is still playing all star level.

They keep this up, it will be hard for the AS Team not to have 3 Spurs on it.

Still 2.. minus Duncan.. :smokin

[spurscenter]

SHAQ HAD LESS REBOUNDS THAN JASON WILLIAMS wow

[angel_luv]

Much better on the boards this game.

Nice win. :)

[easjer]

I don't understand it myself. I've watched every game so far, and I haven't seen anything from Washington that would prevent him from getting even 9 to 10 min a night. He hustles on D and after loose balls and plays pretty good position D from the point, but he does have a tendency to shoot at the wrong times and out of the flow of the offense. I still don't think that's an excuse to not give him at least 7 minutes and push Parker back to 34 or so.

I'm also puzzled about Udoka. I know his defensive rotations aren't down yet, but this is the time of year that he needs to get them down. I don't know if Pop wants a quick start out of the gate or if he wants to get his big boys some regular work for a while before reeling them in. Either way, Parker's minutes seem way too high for November, but maybe Pop thinks he needs the work after taking most of the preseason off? If Barry's sprained ankle keeps him out for a couple of weeks or more then I'd think both Udoka and Washington will get a few more minutes. But who knows...


I think part of it is coming from Pop's confusion over how to rotate a bench this deep. I think Washington's mistakes have hurt his time on the floor, but I would hope not to the detriment of actually spelling Parker. But also contributing, imo, is what you mention - the fact that Parker skipped preseason and he has looked it. He's looked rusty and his shot has been off to some degree. I also think Pop is not looking to get people used to Washington, on the idea that he's going down to Austin soon as Vaughn is back to work on things.

I think another part of it is that the first unit hasn't played well yet. I think he's trying to get them back into the rhythm and that he thinks time on court is the best chance of that. I don't expect to see it continue. I think Pop is trying to figure out who he wants to be the go-to guy on the wings and once he gets that down, he's going to work Udoka in more. Udoka is going to be role player, and I get the feeling that Pop is holding off until he fine tunes the starters and figures out what the role is.


At least I hope that is all true. It doesn't help that Tim and Fabs aren't playing well, and that Fin and Bonner are best described as streaky. We truly don't want to overplay anyone now. But I also think we are hyper-sensitive to the issue 5 games in because of an awareness of how the Mavs did last year and how things went the other 3 times we played a season after a championship.

[smeagol]

:lol @ Ducks.

Mildly funny sometimes, pretty annoying almost all the time.

[Sweetey]

Definitely a step up from Tuesday's game with the Rockets but nothing great.

We'll see what they do against New Orleans tomorrow night.

Pop needs a haircut. Too old for that stringy gray mess hanging down his neck.