Spurs @ Wolves - Nov. 30 Game Blog

[SpursFanFirst]

I can't believe this isn't started yet!

[SAtown]

Early tip. Let's get this started already.

[SpursFanFirst]

Early tip. Let's get this started already.

I'm starting to think that I should've picked up LP or something. I'm missing more games this year.

[SAtown]

I think they trim the price down a little later in the season (i believe they did that last season).

[Sp Ginobili 20]

:flag:

[SAtown]

Madsen and Bruce going at it early.

[SAtown]

Pop gets a T

[loveforthegame]

No one can hit a shot and Jefferson is grabbing all the rebounds.

[SAtown]

Madsen's such a little bitch. What a flop

[boutons_]

spurs shooting 0.00%

[jman3000]

on pace to score 0 points.

[jman3000]

on pace to score 4 points.

[boutons_]

flagrant by the little NY bitch Telfair

[SpursFanFirst]

I think they trim the price down a little later in the season (i believe they did that last season).


Thanks, I may have to check that out.

[loveforthegame]

Finley was pulled quickly. What happened?

[SpursFanFirst]

Pop gets a T

:wtf I had to reboot, but I just got back and saw this. What happened?

[SAtown]

:wtf I had to reboot, but I just got back and saw this. What happened?

Duncan tries to drive past Madsen, and Madsen sells a charge. Pop gets furious, I'm surprised they didn't toss him. It seems like this is one of those games he likes to get ejected.

[SpursFanFirst]

Duncan tries to drive past Madsen, and Madsen sells a charge. Pop gets furious, I'm surprised they didn't toss him. It seems like this is one of those games he likes to get ejected.

It sounds like we're off to a flying start! :lol

[TDfan2007]

well this ain't good...

[TDfan2007]

I can't see the game but it looks like Jefferson is abusing Tim down low...

[TDfan2007]

another turnover by Tim.

[SAtown]

MIN 18 - 12 SA 3:13 left in 1st.

[TDfan2007]

Tony getting us back in the game.

[boutons_]

Tim sits, not that tonight's Tim will be missed much. :lol

[duncan228]

We always manage to play down to the level of our opponent.

[TDfan2007]

Tim needs to start rebounding the damn ball.

[jman3000]

bad call... he just ra into him...g ay.

[SAtown]

Technical on Twolves

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol

Minnesota radio people: "maddog this" "maddog that"

[TDfan2007]

Tim needs to get his head out of his ass or this is going to be another one of those nights.

[SAtown]

Manu with 8 pts early. Ties the game up at 18, 2:16 left in 1st

[Budkin]

This is a dangerous game for the Spurs... I can totally see them sleepwalking through this one.

[duncan228]

It's going to be a long night.

[TDfan2007]

It looks like this is going to be another one of those games where Tim half asses it and Tony and Manu save the day.

[duncan228]

Jefferson has something to prove to Duncan.

[TDfan2007]

jeez, Minnesota isn't missing...

[TDfan2007]

Jefferson has something to prove to Duncan.

he's proving that they're on an equal playing field...so far at least.

[SAtown]

SA 22 - 24 MIN End of 1st

[Budkin]

Another shitty team shooting lights out on us. The Spurs never seem to figure out that even the worst teams will play their best against the defending champs.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Jefferson has something to prove to Duncan.
Jefferson is trying to impress his idol tonight. :lol

[TDfan2007]

Jefferson is on pace for 40 and 20...that's some bullshit right there.

[spurastic]

Spurs will do fine. Duncan will do great. Rough start, that's all.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

i dn't like Jacque Vaughn anymore.

[TDfan2007]

I'm liking the way Oberto is playing right now.

[TDfan2007]

Spurs are getting slaughtered on the boards

[TDfan2007]

oh, and Vaughn sucks

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

i hate Vaughn now.

[loveforthegame]

Oberto playing good again.

Duncan will return and play better. I don't see him lying down in this game.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Got here late. What caused Pop to blow a fuse and get a tech?

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Frankie with the flush!

[duncan228]

Got here late. What caused Pop to blow a fuse and get a tech?

Madsen flop on Duncan, Duncan called for the push foul.

[loveforthegame]

3 of our 6 fouls are offensive.

[TDfan2007]

Tim is out for the half. Man if he doesn't come out like a beast in the 3rd I'll be pissed.

[duncan228]

How can Duncan's game be so fundementally sound and FT's be such a problem?

[duncan228]

Tim is out for the half. Man if he doesn't come out like a beast in the 3rd I'll be pissed.

? He's in.

[SAtown]

Elson missin a layup

[TDfan2007]

So...where's the D?

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

How many friggin turnovers is that in a row? 15?

[TDfan2007]

Oh for the love of god Tim take care of the damn ball! 3 TOs already.

[TDfan2007]

How can Duncan's game be so fundementally sound and FT's be such a problem?

people have been asking that question for years...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lmao the wolves are still leading??? looks like none of the Spurs are taking them seriously enough still.

[boutons_]

Spurs delivering major, lazy suck job.

[loveforthegame]

Rebounds must improve and the turnovers need to stop.

What's Duncan taking 18 foot jumpers for? He should be abusing whoever inside.

[duncan228]

people have been asking that question for years...

I'm one of them.
It just doesn't make sense to me.

Thank God in big games when it matters most he usually can sink them.
But I still hold my breath.

[Budkin]

Oh for the love of god Tim take care of the damn ball! 3 TOs already.

He's been notoriously careless with the ball down low this season.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu needs to inspire his teammates.

[Admidave50]

wtf, that's the fucking Wolves!! How can we be trailing???

[SAtown]

Vbookie update: Rebounds

Parker - 0
Bruce - 0
Duncan - 3
Finley - 2
Oberto - 1
Manu - 1
Elson - 3
Barry - 0

[Budkin]

Is this game on in Austin? Anyone know?

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

And Jefferson continues abusing whoever we throw at him.

[Budkin]

Down by 8 to the fucking T-Wolves?? This is embarrassing.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce 33333333333333333333333

[duncan228]

This is the first road game this season I don't hear any Spurs fans in the crowd.

[spurastic]

Is this game on in Austin? Anyone know?
If you have League Pass.

[SAtown]

Nice putback by Bonner.

[TDfan2007]

how many layups is minnesota gonna get?

[SAtown]

Manu TRES

[duncan228]

It's up to Manu.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Manu tres! About time we start getting in on this whole "points off of turnovers" racket.

[pawe]

here we go!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner scores

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!

Wolves up 3

[jman3000]

we're taking the lead before halftime.

[TDfan2007]

Manu playing a spectucular offensive half.

[mystargtr34]

5 points 3 rebounds and 2 turnovers..

Wow

[loveforthegame]

What's the score? Yahoo isn't working right now and nba.com wasn't updated when I just checked.

[SAtown]

SA 43 - 46 MIN 1:56 left in Half

[SAtown]

Parker all by himself.

[TDfan2007]

5 points 3 rebounds and 2 turnovers..

Wow

yeah...it's been that kind of season.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Bonner with block! They still scored, but you got to like that.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

He's heating up! Parker that is. 'Nother layup.

[Spurs Brazil]

TP layup

[jman3000]

we hit a 3 before the half to go up.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Tie ball game. Bowen hits a free throw in what can only be described as an early Christmas miracle.

[duncan228]

Sometimes I wonder if they need to create a challenge for themselves.
Start bad against teams that should be easy wins.

[boutons_]

not bad, but TW shooting 52%

[TDfan2007]

Wow, somehow this game is tied dispite the TOs by the Spurs and Tim's disgusting play. The Timberwolves really do suck.

[loveforthegame]

Thanks for the update.

Good to be tied considering the start and Duncan a non-factor.

Hopefully Pop goes postal on them and they come out more prepared and put this team away.

[SAtown]

Sometimes I wonder if they need to create a challenge for themselves.
Start bad against teams that should be easy wins.

Well, Pop did say earlier today that he'd rather the Spurs win by 1 than in a blow out.

Anyways, I think it's more of the Spurs playing down to their competition, and the opponent stepping up to play the defending champs.

[Budkin]

Thanks for the update.

Good to be tied considering the start and Duncan a non-factor.

Hopefully Pop goes postal on them and they come out more prepared and put this team away.

Oh you just know Pop is ripping them all new assholes right now.

[SAtown]

whichever announcer said "spurs are playing like it's a Saturday morning scrimmage..." was right

Sean Elliott, and he is right.

[TDfan2007]

Dallas losing to the Blaizers btw. 23-20 in the 1st. Dirk is scoreless.

[duncan228]

Well, Pop did say earlier today that he'd rather the Spurs win by 1 than in a blow out.

Anyways, I think it's more of the Spurs playing down to their competition, and the opponent stepping up to play the defending champs.

Didn't catch the Pop quote, thanks. I like close games better too. (As long as we win!)

Agree completely, they always do play down, and they have a target on their back all season.
It's got to be even harder to face all 82 games against teams that rise to the occasion.

[mystargtr34]

Its weird though... weve been real critical of Duncan.. hes still averaging 18.5/9/2.5/2 on 54% in 32 minutes.. it just seems like hes been terrible.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

If I see that damn Dwyane Wade talking heads commercial again tonight I'm going to throw a brick at my TV.

[duncan228]

Its weird though... weve been real critical of Duncan.. hes still averaging 18.5/9/2.5/2 on 54% in 32 minutes.. it just seems like hes been terrible.

We're spoiled rotten. We expect more. Every night.
By Duncan's standards, the numbers are down.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Jaric's got an ankle sprain. The Wolves don't expect him back tonight.

[duncan228]

The Minnisota callers really aren't too bad.
They've been pretty complimentary towards the Spurs.

[SAtown]

Attack the damn basket Fab, draw the foul

[Spurs Brazil]

Terrible start

[wildbill2u]

Its weird though... weve been real critical of Duncan.. hes still averaging 18.5/9/2.5/2 on 54% in 32 minutes.. it just seems like hes been terrible.
Averages can be deceiving. You can still drown in a lake that averages 3 inches deep.

He hasn't played well in some games. Some games he has. Not the consistentcy we have come to expect from TD.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Apparently Pop tore them a new asshole during half time and they promptly buried their heads in there.

[Spurs Brazil]

Wolves with 3 triples in 3 minutes

[duncan228]

The look Duncan gave Madsen as he got up!

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley is could tonight

[SAtown]

Apparently Pop tore them a new asshole during half time and they promptly buried their heads in there.
:lol

[SAtown]

Tim talking shit to Madsen, gets a T

[duncan228]

Duncan done with Madsen.

[Spurs Brazil]

T on TD

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Mark Madsen is a douche

[Admidave50]

wow, what's the tech about Duncan?

[Russ]

Mark Madsen is the biggest POS in the NBA.

[SpursFanFirst]

Tim talking shit to Madsen, gets a T

:lol Timmy was talking trash?

[SAtown]

:lol Timmy was talking trash?

Madsen fouls Duncan, walks away, Duncan follows him talking trash

[duncan228]

Duncan with another foul on Madsen.

[Real Tomato Ketchup]

Mark Madsen is the biggest POS in the NBA.

Wrong, but WAY TO GO Timmy!

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

:lol Timmy was talking trash?
Slo-mo replay showed Tim say, as best as I could lip read, "You fucking pussy. What the fuck is your problem?"

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I think Duncan said something like... "What the fuck is your problem?" or What's your problem or something.

[SAtown]

They applaud a wonderful 0 points, 4 foul performance by "Mad dog." What a fucking douche

[Russ]

Madsen has no career so he's playing with house money when he goes after Duncan -- who most assuredly does have a career. That's what frustrates Timmy.

[SpursFanFirst]

Madsen fouls Duncan, walks away, Duncan follows him talking trash

:lol I find that comical! I wish I could've seen that.

[milkyway21]

this team may have won only 2 games so far this season, but if I'm not mistaken Dallas was struggling against them the other day.

stop those 3s Spurs!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Mark Madsen is ruining Al Jefferson's night! He's upsetting his hero!

[SAtown]

This is getting uglier by the possession.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

tim only has 2 field goals!?!?

wtf

[duncan228]

Duncan is pissed.
That usually works in our favor.

[hitmanyr2k]

The Wolves are blocking Duncan left and right. I'm really impressed with Jefferson's play.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Al Jefferson is blocking Tim?

[SAtown]

Manu TRES. Get this going damnit

[milkyway21]

why the technical on Tim?

[SAtown]

They don't miss.

SA 58 - 69 MIN 4:59 left in 3rd

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Al Jefferson is blocking Tim?

he's embarassing tim out there

badly.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

double digit lead still??

:lol Spurs know how to make cities with bottom feeder teams very happy.

[duncan228]

why the technical on Tim?

He mouthed off at Madsen.

[Budkin]

This is going to be a shitty troll filled night if we lose this fucking game. WAKE UP SPURS!!!

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

The bad news is that the Spurs are phoning in a shitty performance. The good news is I just discovered that I can learn the secrets of shooting from JJ Reddick. Maybe the night's not a total waste.

[TDfan2007]

Tim getting it up the ass by the Wolves' bigs.

[pawe]

fucking micheal finley cant hit a shot.

[SAtown]

What a play by Manu

[duncan228]

Pretty play Manu to Parker.

[The Red Hood]

What was that?

[milkyway21]

He mouthed off at Madsen.what? Good. I wanted to do that myself for a long time now. I hate Madsen since he was a Laker :lol

[hitmanyr2k]

That move by Ginobili was sick. Faked me out.

[TDfan2007]

Tim with only 6 shots and the 3rd quarter is almost over...and I thought he'd come out aggressive.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

So is Ginobili is the only one playing??

[The Red Hood]

That move by Ginobili was sick. Faked me out.
Took a hard shot to the face.

[TDfan2007]

This has the look of a blowout.

[duncan228]

My least favorite way to watch them.
No defense.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

k looks like the other guys are waking up. Now we need defense! damn it ! :pctoss

[Spurs Brazil]

We can't get a stop

[jman3000]

this spurs d is complete shit... it's either a layup, dunk, foul on a layup attempt, open 3 pointer, open 2 pointer every fucking time.

[duncan228]

Took a hard shot to the face.

Even the Minny callers said there should have been a call.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol Ginobili's fakeout dribble around himself

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Pop needs to take Tim aside and explain that just because Al Jefferson said Tim was his hero he doesn't have to take it easy on him. Tim's playing D on Big Al like he's a Make a Wish kid whose dying wish was to go one on one with TD.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Pop needs to take Tim aside and explain that just because Al Jefferson said Tim was his hero he doesn't have to take it easy on him. Tim's playing D on Big Al like he's a Make a Wish kid whose dying wish was to go one on one with TD.
:lol That's exactly how it's been going

[Cloud786]

We're playing D like the Suns..

[Spurs Brazil]

Wolves FG-51.6%

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Make a run now or this is over.

[boutons_]

Tim can't be bothered to fight thru the defense. he's sleepwalking

[hitmanyr2k]

Minny looks like they have a bright future with Jefferson. I like what the kid has shown so far this season.

[TDfan2007]

TIm starting to wake up but we're still down 11. 29 pts for minny in the 3rd so far.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Make A Fucking Stop For Fuck Sake!!

[Budkin]

I don't get what the fuck is up with our D this season... just god awful. I'm glad I can't watch this POS game.

[twincam]

Why in the F@CK do they struggle with the losing teams and end up getting embarrassed at the end? :madrun

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Man, we look horrible tonight. WTF? How are we being handled by this bunch of SCRUBS!?

[TDfan2007]

jeez, I'm glad I'm not watching this shit.

[Budkin]

29 pts by the Wolves with 2 min left in the quarter. :lmao

[SAtown]

If the Spurs let another shitty team score 100+, he'll have a heart attack.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and one

[jman3000]

we need a stop here big time...

[jman3000]

thx

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Tim converts the "and 1". Let's 4 Down them into the dirt.

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Td +1

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu tres!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SAtown]

Manu for 33333333333333

SA 72 - 80 MIN 44.2 left in 3rd.

COMING BACK!

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Manu 333333333333333333

[The Red Hood]

Manu is taking over this game.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nice job Manu

[milkyway21]

Tim with only 6 shots and the 3rd quarter is almost over...and I thought he'd come out aggressive.I hope. He shld get that Madsen in foul trouble(4 fouls, already).

Duncan is shooting better FT this yr 71% compared to 63% last yr.

[hitmanyr2k]

Ginobili being a pest on the defensive end :lol

[twincam]

Manu, the only one with the heart ALL SEASON! Never gives up...regardless of the score.

[jman3000]

wow... ref with the weird call... but manu didnt touch it before it went over.

[boutons_]

Manu's putting on his show, wonderful guy.

[The Red Hood]

There going to reverse the call, from the looks of it.

[SAtown]

What a fucking joke.

[pawe]

hustle, hustle, hustle!

[SAtown]

Manu! Spurs only down by 6

[jman3000]

nice... keep it up bitches

[The Red Hood]

Manu again!

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

GINOBILI! 8-0 run to end the quarter.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu layup

[SAtown]

SA 74 - 80 MIN End of 3rd

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

There's the run I was talking about! Called that one all the way. :D

[twincam]

wow, no surprise, MANU is the only active Spurs play again

[The Red Hood]

Nice momentum going into the fourth.

[milkyway21]

I really hope Manu will be playing in the All-Star.

have you VOTED today, Spurstalk? :D

[hitmanyr2k]

Horrible camera angle, great ball movement by the Spurs.

[boutons_]

Spurs head removed from ass, waking up, strong finish but lost 3rd qtr.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu Tim making things happen

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

That was the wrong call when manu tipped it buckner was in the front court..the idiot took the ball then to the back court that is why it was over and back..the refs had it right the first time!
The refs pussed out, because they want the homer fans to like them.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

There's the run I was talking about! Called that one all the way. :D
Isn't it already tomorrow in Australia? You have the unfair advantage of calling the game from the future.

Looking at this box score I can't fathom how on earth this isn't a total blow out.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

wow, no surprise, MANU is the only active Spurs play again
Tim is like a dormant volcano. He rumbles from time to time on defense, but yeah , I think he wasn't pissed enough at Mark Madsen to erupt.

[SAtown]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce 3333333333

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Bowen three extends the run to 11-0

[Sp Ginobili 20]

I really hope Manu will be playing in the All-Star.

have you VOTED today, Spurstalk? :DIt's funny you say that, becuase I ran to the computer room at school and used the computers that my friends were already on to vote. So far today, I've voted 7 times. Hopefully that's enough for today!:lol

[TDfan2007]

Tim all of a sudden being a monster on the boards.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

[The Red Hood]

NICE Bruce had ALL DAY to shoot that!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

yes!

[SAtown]

The Spurs pulling this out of their asses

[Amuseddaysleeper]

14-0 run!!!!

[SAtown]

Tie game bitches

[Sp Ginobili 20]

3 point game.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu's defense really picked up tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Barry 333333333333333333333333333333

[SAtown]

:downspin: Charge on Smith, EVERYTHING going the SPURS way

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Bones' three ties it up!

And Minny gets a offensive foul, Smith's 5th

[pawe]

about time BB!! Now, go for the kill!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

how the hell has the minny coach not called a timeout yet, wtf?

I'll take it, though.

[Sp Ginobili 20]

Barry 333333333

TIE game!

[jman3000]

:lol oops

[SAtown]

Manu Ginobili is amazing.

[The Red Hood]

DAMN! Look at Manu!

[yeahone]

womderful run lets close it off now guysss..

[TDfan2007]

Manu is a beast. He's taking over.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manu layup

Defense now

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Duncan to the line for two for the lead. Where's my rosary?

[milkyway21]

Duncan silently making his presence felt in the 3rd Q

10 pts

now 15 pts 10 rbds and 5 assts :flag:

[TDfan2007]

Tim all over the place on the boards. He's got 5 offensive rebounds.

[yeahone]

lets go manuuuuuuu

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Tony got benched?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

while I'm not crazy about the wolves announcers, I love how one of them seems to love the hell out of Manu

[milkyway21]

Score:
83-82 Spurs

[duncan228]

Experience shows itself.

We get upset and flustered, the Spurs bring it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think we'll see the REAL Spurs until this one is done.

[Leetonidas]

Haha that commercial was great. :lmao

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

It looked he did for a couple of minutes
Ok, he's back now.

[TDfan2007]

16 points, 12 boards, and 4 assists for Tim. Now that's what I'm talking about. I guess Madsen really did piss him off.

[yeahone]

we got a lead wow???

[Budkin]

We better pull this shit out.