Rummpd
12-28-2004, 02:47 PM
During the 8 game earlier win streak I was "on top of my game" predicting Brown to break out, Rose with double doubles, scores right on etc. Feeling it again and very confident on this game.
As such, time to get back in saddle and lay it all on line.
First quarter
Spurs start surprisingly hot led by Manu and Parker and even a few baskets by Rasho. Duncan relatively quiet but huge on defense. Suns make a good run but Spurs lead by 3-5 at end.
2nd quarter
After a 3 minute or so rest, Duncan comes alive and so do Spurs with eclectic contributions big time off the bench - Brown, Beno, Horry and even Barry get in the act. Spurs by 8-10.
3rd quarter
Gets a little tight here as Suns have a run of 10 points but by that time Spurs had built a 10-14 point lead. Parker takes it to hole hard and Bowen begins to play great both sides hitting a clutch 3 and clamping down on Marion bigtime to hold them off. Spurs maintain lead that is down to 6-8.
4th quarter
Duncan after a relatively quiet game comes alive big time with a huge quarter balanced by a similar one by Manu. Spurs defense at a level of the Wolves game - paralyzing good. Even Beno spelling for Parker gets into the act and by 6 minutes left "it is then mop up time". Suns cut into a 18 point lead to 13 at end:
Spurs 99 Top scorers : Duncan 25, Parker 20, Manu 19 and Brown 13. Rose and Horry huge with 14 and 9 between them. Duncan 4 blocks and Rasho 3 in limited minutes.
Suns 86 Top scorer: Amare with 22, Marion with a hardfought 18, Nash with 16 and 9 assists but has to struggle to keep up with Parker. Richardson and Johnson struggle.
MadDoc = The Sage
As such, time to get back in saddle and lay it all on line.
First quarter
Spurs start surprisingly hot led by Manu and Parker and even a few baskets by Rasho. Duncan relatively quiet but huge on defense. Suns make a good run but Spurs lead by 3-5 at end.
2nd quarter
After a 3 minute or so rest, Duncan comes alive and so do Spurs with eclectic contributions big time off the bench - Brown, Beno, Horry and even Barry get in the act. Spurs by 8-10.
3rd quarter
Gets a little tight here as Suns have a run of 10 points but by that time Spurs had built a 10-14 point lead. Parker takes it to hole hard and Bowen begins to play great both sides hitting a clutch 3 and clamping down on Marion bigtime to hold them off. Spurs maintain lead that is down to 6-8.
4th quarter
Duncan after a relatively quiet game comes alive big time with a huge quarter balanced by a similar one by Manu. Spurs defense at a level of the Wolves game - paralyzing good. Even Beno spelling for Parker gets into the act and by 6 minutes left "it is then mop up time". Suns cut into a 18 point lead to 13 at end:
Spurs 99 Top scorers : Duncan 25, Parker 20, Manu 19 and Brown 13. Rose and Horry huge with 14 and 9 between them. Duncan 4 blocks and Rasho 3 in limited minutes.
Suns 86 Top scorer: Amare with 22, Marion with a hardfought 18, Nash with 16 and 9 assists but has to struggle to keep up with Parker. Richardson and Johnson struggle.
MadDoc = The Sage