Spurs @ Sonics - Nov. 25 Game Blog

[sa_kid20]

First game against P.J. and the struggling Sonics

Also first look at Durant

Has all the makings of a 5th straight win! :toast

[SAtown]

Spurs by 20

[slayermin]

Go Eagles!

[angel_luv]

Go Spurs Go!

:cheer :) :cheer

[Sp Ginobili 20]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/flag.gif

[bdictjames]

Im feeling horrible today due to flu.

Hope Spurs win and I feel much better lol.

[1Parker1]

Go Eagles!


:lol If that was sarcasm...:flipoff

[slayermin]

:lol If that was sarcasm...:flipoff

I want Brady to get face planted a few times. Is that so bad?

[duncan228]

Sonics call on LP.
Kevin Calabro is a great play-by-play guy.
I swear you can close your eyes while listening to him and you won't miss a thing.

He did the radio call when I lived in Seattle, he's good at what he does. He's a Sonic's guy but he's pretty fair to whoever they're playing.

I've heard him call other games after the Sonic's are done for the season.

[loveforthegame]

Go Spurs.

I'll be at the game tomorrow night.

[angel_luv]

No Sean calling the game. :(

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Not a great start.

[SAtown]

No Sean calling the game. :(

:td :depressed

[sa_kid20]

Durant already with 4

[SpursFanFirst]

off to a rocky start

[SAtown]

SEA 8 - 0 SA

We lost

[SAtown]

Durant with 2 dunks already

[sa_kid20]

Nice move by Timmy

[SpursFanFirst]

SEA 8 - 0 SA

We lost

Call it...game over! :depressed

[angel_luv]

I am not getting a picture... not like I was enjoying what I was seeing.

[Slydragon]

I am not getting a picture... not like I was enjoying what I was seeing.

Same here.

[angel_luv]

Sound but no picture... just a black screen.

It is like God is saying, " Angel you don't want to see this." :lol

[Air biscuit]

No video?

[angel_luv]

Same here.


Which cable service do you use?

[SpursFanFirst]

I am not getting a picture... not like I was enjoying what I was seeing.

Sorry, Angel. If it doesn't come back, Obstructed View, I believe, mentioned that LP has the audio for free online.

[angel_luv]

I can't believe I just made a joke about not being able to see a Spurs game.

I am getting soft in my old age. :lol

[duncan228]

LP seems fine, but we've got Sonics feed.

[Warlord23]

Trap game ... or are they taking it easy on PJ?

[loveforthegame]

The Finley 3 was much needed and Duncan has scored on a few posessions now.

The Sonics surely cannot continue to shoot like this.

[SpursFanFirst]

Sound but no picture... just a black screen.

I suppose you don't want to hear about the free audio online then :lol Nevermind.

[angel_luv]

Sorry, Angel. If it doesn't come back, Obstructed View, I believe, mentioned that LP has the audio for free online.


Yes, and I could always tune into Bill Schoening.

I will just watch Hell's kitchen for a bit and keep checking back on the game.

[Air biscuit]

TWC :rolleyes

[Slydragon]

TWC on a dvr box, HD 107 shows a black screen and 07 show the screen stuck.

[bigfundamental21]

Little shaky of a start, but Timmy is looking good and Manu will be coming in after the timeout.

[angel_luv]

I suppose you don't want to hear about the free audio online then :lol Nevermind.


It was nice of you to suggest it. :toast

[SpursFanFirst]

LP seems fine, but we've got Sonics feed.

Yeah, I'm with you. I'm watching this on NBALP at work, and it's the Sonics feed.

[angel_luv]

TWC on a dvr box, HD 107 shows a black screen and 07 show the screen stuck.


I have AT&T U verse so must be channel 7 ( 35 for me) that has the issue.

[Slydragon]

Back up on ch 7 but not ch 107

[angel_luv]

Yeah, I'm with you. I'm watching this on NBALP at work, and it's the Sonics feed.


I heard a swish but I am not sure if it was good for us or if the Sonics scored. :lol

[sa_kid20]

Tim looks really good early

[slayermin]

I am getting spoiled watching the Spurs in HD. This standard stuff is not cutting it anymore.

[Darkwaters]

I'm hating just listening to the radio and not being able to see the game. Does anybody have a link to the video?

[sa_kid20]

I am getting spoiled watching the Spurs in HD. This standard stuff is not cutting it anymore.
i feel the same way

[SpursFanFirst]

I heard a swish but I am not sure if it was good for us or if the Sonics scored. :lol

:lol funny!

[duncan228]

Duncan brought it tonight.

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Durant hasn't missed yet!

[SpursFanFirst]

Ginobili 3!

[SpursFanFirst]

we're within 2 now

[sa_kid20]

That shot by Jeff Green was awful

[bigfundamental21]

Sonics are giving everything they have and we are still in it. Tony a slow start, but Timmy is feasting!

[AFBlue]

Francisco Elson is TERRIBLE, and with that mask on he's just plain GOD AWFUL!

I can't wait until Mahinmi figures out the NBA game and/or Splitter gets here. This guy is a waste of $3M and roster space.

[angel_luv]

Ginobili 3!


Ginobili coming into the game is my favorite part and I missed it.

Thanks WB, thanks. :pctoss

Glad to hear that the boys are doing better. :)

[anjlbitz]

I'm hating just listening to the radio and not being able to see the game. Does anybody have a link to the video?

Me too!

[sa_kid20]

Great ball movement!

[slayermin]

MANU for 3!

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Manu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[td4mvp21]

Ginobili TWO THREES NOW!!!

[mystargtr34]

Audio Link anyone?

[sa_kid20]

Manu with another strong start

[Tek_XX]

wow elson sucks

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Manu again!!!

[Josh810]

Wow, and AT&T continues to suck.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Dan Bonner?? :lol

[slayermin]

Barry for 3!

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Barry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[duncan228]

Audio Link anyone?

NBA.com Audio League Pass.

[gurismo]

just a few points this quarter

[Sp Ginobili 20]

32-30 Spurs at the end of the 1st.

[anjlbitz]

high scoring game?

[bigfundamental21]

Manu and Timmy with 10 points each in the first. Awesome! Spurs on top!

[loveforthegame]

Spurs are shooting well now so a few stops and they should be able to open this game up.

[SpursFanFirst]

Audio Link anyone?

Did you try NBA.com and then signing up for the free service?
I hope I can say that on here. It was mentioned specifically the other day.

[AFBlue]

wow elson sucks

If timvp doesn't say how much Elson sucks in his "Game Thoughts" thread, I'm boycotting the damn thing.

The guy can't play inside, can't grab rebounds in traffic, plays horrible defense, and doesn't work the outside game enough on offense for it to make a difference.

[jman3000]

5-5 for threes.. jesus.

[gurismo]

bones! 3

[jman3000]

6-6 .. jesus.

[SpursFanFirst]

Bonner for 3!

[sa_kid20]

Looks like reality is starting to set in

[carina_gino20]

make that 6-6

[anjlbitz]

Holy shit.. it's raining threes!!!!!!!

[MR.Iceland]

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[angel_luv]

:lol awesome.

I just said " and picture!" and switched the game back to channel 35 and tada!

[gurismo]

missed

[SpursFanFirst]

:lol awesome.

I just said " and picture!" and switched the game back to channel 35 and tada!

:clap good deal...enjoy!

[Tek_XX]

Spurs can't do anything but threes

[angel_luv]

:clap good deal...enjoy!


Thanks! :)

[mystargtr34]

Did you try NBA.com and then signing up for the free service?
I hope I can say that on here. It was mentioned specifically the other day.

Yeh i was hoping to con one of u into posting the link... im lazy

But thanks

[slayermin]

Manu for 3 again.

[gurismo]

7

[sa_kid20]

this is getting rediculous

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

What's the over/under for 3s made tonight? I reckon it's 13.5.

We'll make 15 or 16 unless they start to tighten up on the shooters.

[Otaku]

Manu is sick tonight :D

[gurismo]

pj just pulled out a zone

[Tek_XX]

Caveman with an and 1

[gurismo]

8

[sa_kid20]

8

[slayermin]

Bonner for three. 8-10 from three for the Spurs.

[anjlbitz]

wtf szcerbiak

[bigfundamental21]

It's about time we bring Timmy back in. Tony looks terrible tonight.

[gurismo]

hard to get to the line when you attempt 10 threes

[duncan228]

Yeh i was hoping to con one of u into posting the link... im lazy

But thanks

The link is NBA.com.
Click Audio League Pass down in the bottom right.
You have to be a member, it's easy to join.
And it's free all season.

[jman3000]

theyre saying nice pass by tony... but i think he got bailed out.

[mystargtr34]

Timmmy straight back into it

[gurismo]

maybe defense will make a guest appearance tonight?

[sa_kid20]

that was a crazy pass by Tony

[bigfundamental21]

Tony knew Timmy would be there and he just threw it over his head. Result- easy bucket for Timmy.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

well should have seen this coming... Carlesimo knows what Tony can do to his team. Sonics putting extra to guard Tony tonight

[mystargtr34]

Raining 3s

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Who The Hell Is Dan Bonner!!

[Tek_XX]

Caveman Serbiak having a great night against us.

[SpursFanFirst]

Who The Hell Is Dan Bonner!!

:lol is that what the announcers are calling MB?

[SpursFanFirst]

another 3!

[gurismo]

9

[slayermin]

Caveman Serbiak having a great night against us.

Don't you mean Zoolander?

[SpursFanFirst]

oooh! another!

[sa_kid20]

10

[gurismo]

10

[mystargtr34]

Look you idiot its not that hard just go to nba.com and follow the links to Audio League Pass.

[sa_kid20]

I hate it when Bruce drives baseline something bad always happens

[Tek_XX]

What is bowen doing?

[mystargtr34]

This is pathetic defense... were letting Wally Szcerbiak go off on us

[gurismo]

might wanna get a man on him

[picnroll]

Szerbiak tearing Bowen a new one.

[Tek_XX]

Don't you mean Zoolander?

You could go either way with that.

[bigfundamental21]

Szerbiak has 20 points. Bowen can't stop him tonight.

[bigfundamental21]

Looks like Udoka will get his shot at Szerbiak after the time out

[Tek_XX]

This is pathetic defense... were letting Wally Szcerbiak go off on us

As the announcer said he's streaky

[slayermin]

Who The Hell Is Dan Bonner!!

Great commentating by Steve "Snapper" Jones.

[SpursFanFirst]

since we're in a commercial...I heard a rumor that the Eagles are keeping pace with the Patriots! :elephant

[MaNuMaNiAc]

You know you're playing CRAP defense when Szerbiak gets 20 at the half!! 0.o

[Armando]

Damn I thought the Sonics were going to roll over.

[telecomguy]

Szerbiak has 20 points. Bowen can't stop him tonight.

Wally too strong and big for Bowen. Pop should try Udoka.

[sa_kid20]

since we're in a commercial...I heard a rumor that the Eagles are keeping pace with the Patriots! :elephant
21-24 Pats 3rd quarter

[Tek_XX]

What can Udoka do that Bowen can't do?

[myhc]

ime!

[mystargtr34]

Ime gonna shut down Wally

[duncan228]

:lmao mystargtr34, I was being nice about it.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:lol

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

damn wally is hot

[Tek_XX]

Yes Udoka performing like i thought he would.

[Armando]

You think Wally got up for this game.

[sa_kid20]

count it

[gurismo]

who knew wally commanded a double team

[myhc]

finally missed one!

[SpursFanFirst]

SONICS STOLE THE INBOUND PASS...:lol :wth ?

[slayermin]

What the hell man?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Thats the beauty of those tear drops! most attempts at blocking it end up being goal tending

[duncan228]

Pop is going to have a field day at half time with the inbound steal.

[carina_gino20]

62 points in the 1st half? :pctoss

[Tek_XX]

Whoever does the Spurs games needs to get their shit together. Why do we need to wait 2 minutes for them to update the score.

[sa_kid20]

no excuse for that

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Nice inbound pass :lol

[mystargtr34]

:lmao mystargtr34, I was being nice about it.

I know, that was the problem. :hat

[myhc]

jesus he hasn't missed a shot.. :depressed

[ducks]

pop is going to go off at half the sonics can not miss

[gurismo]

both teams light'n it up tonight

[mystargtr34]

Wally World is in full go

[bigfundamental21]

Sonics won't continue to shoot at this pace. Pop will get the guys back on defense and the second half will be a different game. Manu had foul trouble and will go off.

[ducks]

spurs scored 70 last second half and score 64 in this first half

are the spurs going the way of the suns? with d

[AFBlue]

64 points tonight after that first half effort against the Magic the other night...

Oh yeah, Pop is gonna be PISSED!

Let's hope they figure out how to contain Wally and Kevin this next half.

[ducks]

Sonics won't continue to shoot at this pace. Pop will get the guys back on defense and the second half will be a different game. Manu had foul trouble and will go off.
manu had 13 points I would not say he had a bad half

[Warlord23]

So I guess Pop's idea of coasting in the regular season this year boils down to playing defense in the 2nd half of games.

How many times will they give up 60 in a half? Thank goodness our offense is silky smooth and keeps us in it.

[bigfundamental21]

manu had 13 points I would not say he had a bad half

I didn't say he had a bad half. He had a great half and it would have been better had he not picked up the second foul. I'm saying he will come out in the second half with a mission.

[Darkwaters]

Are these announcers retarded?

"Wally has been our player of the half. Scoring on 8-11 shots, many from beyond the land of 3"

....he shot ONE three. How is that MANY from the land of three?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I actually don't mind the Sonic commentators. They're a bit homerish, but let's face it so are the Spurs commentators. I mean, Sean is all Spurs all day, every day :lol I like how the Sonics praise their team's performance and yet take time to talk about what the Spurs are doing right. Not real insightful commentary, but fun nonetheless.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yeah, allowing 60pts in a half is not Spurs basketball.

However, Wally looked like he was on a mission. Am i imagining things, or was he a Spur killer a few years ago before the injuries?

[bigfundamental21]

I think ever since Bowen kicked him in the face, he likes to take it out on the Spurs.

[ducks]

manu also shot well

[bigfundamental21]

manu also shot well

Manu was on fire and would have had 20 points himself if not for the fouls. Pop had to sit him after the second foul.

[Darkwaters]

manu also shot well


Finley was 3-3 (all from downtown) with a 2-2 showing at the line. Thats good shooting as well.

[mystargtr34]

manu had 13 points I would not say he had a bad half
here we go :lol

[ShoogarBear]

My favorite Sonic announcerism tonight:

"Spurs over the Sonics, 56 to 56."

[MaNuMaNiAc]

My favorite Sonic announcerism tonight:

"Spurs over the Sonics, 56 to 56."
:lol I noticed that too :lol

Hence why I like those two

[bigfundamental21]

My favorite Sonic announcerism tonight:

"Spurs over the Sonics, 56 to 56."


:lol

[sa_kid20]

My favorite Sonic announcerism tonight:

"Spurs over the Sonics, 56 to 56."
:lol are u serious?

[duncan228]

I actually don't mind the Sonic commentators. They're a bit homerish, but let's face it so are the Spurs commentators. I mean, Sean is all Spurs all day, every day :lol I like how the Sonics praise their team's performance and yet take time to talk about what the Spurs are doing right. Not real insightful commentary, but fun nonetheless.

I've always liked Kevin Calabro.
He's pretty fair.
The guy with him isn't so great but Calabro has always been one of my favorite callers.

[mystargtr34]

I think ever since Bowen kicked him in the face, he likes to take it out on the Spurs.
LOL the form on that side kick was something else

[telecomguy]

Manu was on fire and would have had 20 points himself if not for the fouls. Pop had to sit him after the second foul.

TP trying to force too much. Sonics are moving lot of players to cover Tony which should leave his teammates wide open. Tony needs to look for his teammates more especially on a night like this when he is not shooting well, like that one play where he started going into the paint through the middle and 3 sonics converged on him and TP passed to Bonner wide open for a 3. He needs to do that more often on nights like tonight where they are denying him the paint and stop forcing shots.

If TP ever learns to take what the defence gives him (the masters at this are Nash and Kidd), he will make that final move to the elite status/level.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Come on Oberto!! how do you miss that!!!

[nfg3]

Unbelievable shooting in th first half for both teams. if you had told me that we would hit our first 10 out of our 12 3's - and Bill Land please don't tell me again that the Spurs made 8 3's in 10 out of 10 shooting - I would have thought the game to be a blowout. I predict that it will cool down in the second. Just like Orlando. Our bench continues to produce and keep the pressure on the other team. Barry, Bonner and of course Manu are all having a good half. Now it time to see our D come into play.

Wally is in an incredible groove and Durant is doing well. Can they keep it up? Doubtfullly but all teams get up for the Spurs this year.

[sa_kid20]

Tim with 18

[slayermin]

What a great shot by TD!!!!

[ducks]

come on tp

[ducks]

duncan with 3 rebounds aweome rebounding

[sa_kid20]

Its good to see tony coming out strong

[pawe]

here we go!

[Tek_XX]

Ok Tony's starting to get inside.

[mystargtr34]

duncan with 3 rebounds aweome rebounding

Is that sarcasm?
Or you mean 3 boards in the second half so far?

[bigfundamental21]

Like I said before... Sonics can't keep up the shooting pace and Spurs D is much better already.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

:lol looks like the Sonics forgot who Tony was this half

[jaespur21]

Spurs fan in Seattle let timmy know the shot clock was winding down on that very tough shot

[sa_kid20]

The D is much better to start the second half

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Nice passing. :clap

[pawe]

Wally already got his, he will be done for the night. no way will he get 30 against the spurs. *crosses fingers*

[slayermin]

Nice pass by TP!!!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

WOW! great passing!

[bigfundamental21]

Fan in the first row just got nailed right in the face!

[mystargtr34]

Tim Manu and Tony

Time to put this one away

[sa_kid20]

great pass!!!

[ducks]

duncan has 4 boards all game

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

More fantastic passing.

[myhc]

Manu to TD! woohoo!!

[mystargtr34]

Fan in the first row just got nailed right in the face!
Always a treat to see that

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Don't know why but Durant reminds me of Ray Allen

[mystargtr34]

duncan has 4 boards all game

He has 3 on the O end which is good... but only 1 defensive board... Sonics were hot though

[ducks]

sonics are going down

[gurismo]

Don't know why but Durant reminds me of Ray Allen

probably because he shoots every time he catches the ball

[ducks]

the 3 o boards are awesome

he needs to get 10 rebounds a game atleast

[sa_kid20]

That was a thing of beauty

[jman3000]

tony finding his groove.

[jaespur21]

wow durant is a baller

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manuuu DUNK!

[ducks]

dunk

[myhc]

Manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[duncan228]

This is the first time I've seen Durant.
I like the kid.

[mystargtr34]

Don't know why but Durant reminds me of Ray Allen
Either do i :lol

I see some Rashard Lewis there... not just the frame but the smoothness and swinging motion on the J

[mystargtr34]

Manu

[slayermin]

Don't know why but Durant reminds me of Ray Allen

Similar releases.

[ShoogarBear]

So, this Durant guy is going to be okay.

[ducks]

durant>james

[mystargtr34]

Tony coming alive

[Sp Ginobili 20]

I'm a fan of Durant. My cousin got to interview him a couple of months ago and he said Durant was chill. I have high hopes for him.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Green flop

[jaespur21]

if the refs didnt call a foul there. their was another wide open 3 for the spurs. durant still playin well good for him, but the spurs still cant be stopped offensively

[ShoogarBear]

beno>james

[mystargtr34]

Tonight should get Durant's shooting percentage above 35%

[SpursFanFirst]

This is the first time I've seen Durant.
I like the kid.

I do too...in fact, I like this Seattle team in general. They're fun to watch, and they'll be really good in time.

[anjlbitz]

wtf Kevin Durant.

[Tek_XX]

Durant sucks....just trying to bring balance to the discussion.

[Armando]

Green flop

Regardless it was still an offensive foul. Green had position before Parker got there.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Man this Durant kid looks everything BUT a rookie. The dude looks like he's been playing in the league for a decade now. Great polished moves

[ducks]

eagles beating pats

[telecomguy]

He has 3 on the O end which is good... but only 1 defensive board... Sonics were hot though

not too many board opportunities tonight.....everyone making shots. Sonics have no center, TD should be having a field day in the paint if we can get the ball to him early. Wilcox can't guard him.

[ducks]

freely>mcnabb

[ShoogarBear]

Durant sucks....just trying to bring balance to the discussion.The Spurs' defense sucks. :lol WTF, have they been reading the Suns boards?

[Tek_XX]

Bonner 3 million a year.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

COME ON BONNER! Get with the program!!

[mystargtr34]

Great start from Bonner there

[sa_kid20]

Another 3 by Manu!!!

[gurismo]

11

[nfg3]

I just love watching the Spurs unselfish play. They are sharing the BB so well adn spreading the floor with their 6 point shooting. Awesome dunk by Manu but it was Tim's great pass to Manu to get it done.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manuuuu 3

[chasky]

Durant is killing manu!

[duncan228]

Duncan is better than anyone at drawing those fouls.

[Tek_XX]

I fail to see why Zwerbiak is left open?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Duncan is better than anyone at drawing those fouls.Agreed, its amazing how noone knows how to defend that move without a foul

[mystargtr34]

Szcerbiak scoring at a clip of about 150 points per 48 minutes according to yahoo.com

7 minutes played

[ducks]

I fail to see why Zwerbiak is left open?
because pop's d sucks in nov

[jaespur21]

bruce with a running floater

[TDMVPDPOY]

time for bruce bowen to release his almighty flying kick on zoolander