Spurs vs. Suns - Dec. 17 Game Blog

[easjer]

In what way does Vaughn remind you of Claxton?

[easjer]

JV feeling it.

[easjer]

This sucks. And possibly blows too. Sigh.

[TDfan2007]

shit, looks like TIm's going to hit another second half brick wall...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

In what way does Vaughn remind you of Claxton?


I should clarify


He's just the quiet guy who's calmly hitting the jumper since teams are daring him to shoot it.

HOWEVER, it's only during this game, as more often than not, Vaughn has mde me cringe.

[easjer]

Timmy, you need to hit those FTs. Don't care if we maintain possession.

[easjer]

These refs are bizarre. Why can't they just call a fair, even, consistent game?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Where are the "hot spot" pages? It seems like JV's 20 footer is now money, and I want to check how he's shooting and from where.

:toast to Chip Engelland!

[TDfan2007]

fuck 3 missed FTs on one possession.

[TDfan2007]

tech on Rob?

[TDfan2007]

how the hell was that a flop?

[ShoogarBear]

I usually don't complain about refs but this is bullshit.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

These refs anti-Spur or what???

[easjer]

I usually don't complain about refs but this is bullshit.


Yeah, pretty much.

[TDfan2007]

these refs are pissing me off tonight

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Rob got a shoulder in his stomach, and it's on him???

[boutons_]

Spurs losing on 3Gs, 1 - 11

[AnotherArgie]

Somebody, please, smack Ginobili in the face.

[Capt Bringdown]

Another crap game from Manu.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I agree about the shitty refs, the even crappier commentators aren't helping either

[SpursFanFirst]

I don't know how many people are watching this game on NBAHD, but did ya'll hear the Amy Duncan story about how she called the league office to complain about Tim being listed as a C and not PF on the All-Star ballot? :lol

[Tek_XX]

Rob got a shoulder in his stomach, and it's on him???

He got a tech for questioning the refs blown non call.

[easjer]

I don't know how many people are watching this game on NBAHD, but did ya'll hear the Amy Duncan story about how she called the league office to complain about Tim being listed as a C and not PF on the All-Star ballot? :lol


Was that the story? I heard something about Amy Duncan, but Jason was talking to the dog, so I missed it.

[lefty]

I don't know how many people are watching this game on NBAHD, but did ya'll hear the Amy Duncan story about how she called the league office to complain about Tim being listed as a C and not PF on the All-Star ballot? :lol

Really? :lol :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Found Vaughn's shooting chart, although it only has him taking 51 shots and before this game nba.com/spurs has him taking 56.

http://www.nba.com/hotspots/

[Tek_XX]

I don't know how many people are watching this game on NBAHD, but did ya'll hear the Amy Duncan story about how she called the league office to complain about Tim being listed as a C and not PF on the All-Star ballot? :lol

Nobody fucks over her man Timmy.

[easjer]

Yeah, I just need the Suns to score 95, so maybe the scoring could pick up a tad bit??

[TBMTF]

Go Spurs!!!

[boutons_]

VERY low-scoring 3rd qtr for both teams.

[TDfan2007]

Brent is one of the most underrated passers in the NBA.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

He got a tech for questioning the refs blown non call.

I know, and that is another thing - the refs are far too tech happy.

[TDfan2007]

VERY low-scoring 3rd qtr for both teams.

that's just the way we want it.

[Tek_XX]

Spurs get a lead and they start fouling.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Now that was a GOOD call - moving screen if ever I saw one.

[TDfan2007]

These announcers are beyond annoying and lousy. Especially the no-name one.

[slayermin]

That "far away" metaphor sucks.

[TDfan2007]

Brent's D tonight has been a lot worse than his passing though...

[TBMTF]

Duncan having a monster night. If Parker was here, we'd be up double digits.

Nash's stats haven't been that great, has he been just terrible, or is Vaughn/Bruce giving him a tough time?

[ShoogarBear]

Manu is specializing in the cross-court turnover recently.

[TDfan2007]

what a block by Manu!

[ShoogarBear]

OMG ROFL.

PHX announcers (in hushed tones): "Could this be a statement game for the Suns?"

Yeah, the statement is, they still take in in the butt from Tim Duncan.

[TampaDude]

Manu keeps coming up short on those layups tonight...is he hurt or tired?

[TDfan2007]

Manu is specializing in the cross-court turnover recently.
yeah, way too many TOs from him lately.

[lefty]

These announcers are beyond annoying and lousy. Especially the no-name one.

It's a good thing some of us are watching the game in Chinese :lol

[Tek_XX]

OMG ROFL.

PHX announcers (in hushed tones): "Could this be a statement game for the Suns?"

Yeah, the statement is, they still take in in the butt from Tim Duncan.

Spoken like true announcers of a team with no rings.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Grant Hill a difference maker in this game at least. Good signing for the Suns.

I thought the same. If they'd kept Thomas, I'd be a little scared of them.

[TDfan2007]

OMG ROFL.

PHX announcers (in hushed tones): "Could this be a statement game for the Suns?"

Yeah, the statement is, they still take in in the butt from Tim Duncan.

:lol :lol :lol :lol

[loveforthegame]

Finley started off 0-2 before nailing 3-4. He started off the 3rd quarter 0-2 so maybe he'll heat up again.

I wish Manu would get it going.

[Udrihlooms]

yeah, way too many TOs from him lately.

After that B2B 37-point games, Manu has become a mediocre player. It must have drained him completely. :depressed

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

OMG ROFL.

PHX announcers (in hushed tones): "Could this be a statement game for the Suns?"

Yeah, the statement is, they still take in in the butt from Tim Duncan.

:lmao

[ShoogarBear]

He didn't get that off in time.

[TampaDude]

That last 3 by PHX was no good...shitty refs...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Manu keeps coming up short on those layups tonight...is he hurt or tired?

Maybe both? Certainly tired. His legs are dead.

[TDfan2007]

okay, these announcers are morons. Of course that was a foul on Skinner.

[AFBlue]

These announcers are beyond annoying and lousy. Especially the no-name one.

If NBA TV was a legitimate station they would have their own announcers and not just use the announcing crew for either team.

These guys suck....bad

[easjer]

This interminable quarter is killing me.

[easjer]

ARE YOU FUCKING kidding me?

WHAT THE FUCK????

[ShoogarBear]

Why didn't Barry just hold on to that ball?

[TampaDude]

Refs are killing us now...

[TDfan2007]

shit, it's looking like PHX will pull away now.

[easjer]

UnFUCKINGbelievabe.

[K-State Spur]

is this a road game? suns' announcers & most 50/50 calls going the suns way

[AFBlue]

Refs are killing us now...

That was a good call

[TDfan2007]

c'mon Brent hit a fuckin 3!

[easjer]

The hell with this game and these fucking refs.

[Admidave50]

refs are bunch of suckers tonight!!

[DieMrBond]

UnFUCKINGbelievabe.

What happened?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Fuck these refs. Who are they? They hate the Spurs, no doubt. :pctoss

[lefty]

So, no charge will be called on the Suns tonight ???? :pctoss

[TampaDude]

That was a good call

The bullshit PHX 3 wasn't!

[Cry Havoc]

My dad, who isn't a big Spurs fan at all (he like the Celtics but hates b-ball in general) just called to say that the Spurs are being "fucked sans Vaseline."

[TDfan2007]

wow, fucking dunk that SHIT!

[Tek_XX]

It doesn't pay to be a pussy tim.

[Sweetey]

Settle down guys. You're playing like shit !!
:madrun

[TampaDude]

Damn, Timmy...

[slayermin]

Man, I wish TD would just dunk it sometimes.

[Admidave50]

u gotta be fucking kidding me!!

[AFBlue]

Uncharacteristically bad end to the third quarter for the Spurs....they're usually so good a closing quarters out, but credit PHX with the push at the end

[TDfan2007]

Tim pulling a patented "I'm going to start off well and blow nuts to finish the game off" performance..

[boutons_]

I don't think the Spurs wanted to have a 17 pt 3rd qtr?

[Tippecanoe]

wow. duncan. :lmao

[SpursFanFirst]

Was that the story? I heard something about Amy Duncan, but Jason was talking to the dog, so I missed it.

:lol yeah..."according to reports..."

[AnotherArgie]

Now, i can't fucking believe THAT last shot.

[gospursgooo]

Be calm, the Spurs will win!

[DazedAndConfused]

Finally the refs are not giving the Spurs their usual phantom calls. This has been a GOOD officiating game despite what most of you Spur's fans think. They aren't falling for the flops tonight. Don't expect the refs to bail you out.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Better come out hot in the 4th or this is over.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

We had it going well until 4 minutes, phoenix totally picked it up and we decided not to play any D whatsoever..

[TampaDude]

C'mon, Spurs...LOCK IT DOWN!!!

[Manu20]

Tim go strong with 2 hands.:(

[lefty]

Sean Marks >>>> Duncan

[Tippecanoe]

the lesson there: dunk that motherfucker!!

[TDfan2007]

wow, unless Tim and Manu pull their heads out of their asses in the 4th, it's over.


Tim was 1 for fucking 5 in the 3rd...including missing a point blank LAYUP!

[boutons_]

did Tim have a FG in the 3rd qtr?

[loveforthegame]

Fucking terrible end to the 3rd quarter.

Duncan and Vaughn the only ones who can score.

Fin was hitting but has gone cold now. Ginobli laying another egg.

Barry can't hit anything either and no one else is shooting.

[TampaDude]

Gino!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Quick game summary:
Ginobili -13
Barry -14
Barbosa +11
Diaw +12

[Amuseddaysleeper]

did Tim have a FG in the 3rd qtr?


just 1

[RonMexico]

That was amazing... Spurs really slowed the pace in the 3rd... really good game so far. I was hoping this wouldn't be a 2004 redux where the Suns got blown out in December.

And that was a good call on that Finley block. Same play happened last year in the playoffs and Nash tried to draw a charge on Manu but got called.

[Jayem]

duncan cant make a free layup?? its already bad enough hes getting blocked all night.

spurs better fuckin win this game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Finally the refs are not giving the Spurs their usual phantom calls. This has been a GOOD officiating game despite what most of you Spur's fans think. They aren't falling for the flops tonight. Don't expect the refs to bail you out.

Wrong.

Nash has gotten away with two flops, Duncan has been fouled under the basket 4-5 times for one call. Horry got bulled over for no call. etc.

Suns are getting all the phantom calls tonight.

[Kobulingam]

Tippy-toe Tim Duncan prefers not to dunk.

[TDfan2007]

good God how are we letting PHX shut us down?

[Cry Havoc]

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRY!

[Kobulingam]

good God how are we letting PHX shut us down?

Manu sucking. Parker missing. TD not 100%. Pop not in playoff serious-mode.

[Cry Havoc]

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRrRRRY AGAIN!!!!

[TampaDude]

Suck it, Hill!!!

[Sweetey]

I'm having a damn cardiac arrest here.

[ShoogarBear]

What? A charge on the Suns?

:dramaquee

[Admidave50]

FINALLY, fucking refs come to their senses

[TBMTF]

Spurs pull this one I hope!

[TBMTF]

Duncan having a monster rebounding night.. then again its the Suns.

[TDfan2007]

well, at least Tim made that one..

[RonMexico]

Wrong.

Nash has gotten away with two flops, Duncan has been fouled under the basket 4-5 times for one call. Horry got bulled over for no call. etc.

Suns are getting all the phantom calls tonight.

Duncan has been fouled a few times.

Can't give Horry that call since he claims that "when 260 lbs hits 160, then someone is going to go flying" Well, Grant Hill at maybe 200 certainly didn't bowl Horry over... at his massive 260 and all.

[TBMTF]

Duncan!!!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nice - more intensity, and we're back!

[Tippecanoe]

surprised they didnt call a blocking foul on fin there

[TDfan2007]

Grant Hill is killing us.

[Tippecanoe]

dang. duncan.

[slayermin]

Who the hell wants to wear that suit D'Antoni is wearing tonight? That tie is fugly.

[TDfan2007]

nice spin by Timmy.

[ShoogarBear]

Damn, just think if TD still had all his original parts.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan has been fouled a few times.

Can't give Horry that call since he claims that "when 260 lbs hits 160, then someone is going to go flying" Well, Grant Hill at maybe 200 certainly didn't bowl Horry over... at his massive 260 and all.

Watch it again - Hill buried his shoulder in Horry's stomach. Definite charge.

[Tippecanoe]

props to the spurs. i really didnt think they'd stand a chance against the sons without tony parker. i guess i forgot what a stud that tim duncan is.

[TampaDude]

I seriously hope TD's missed easy 2 at the end of the 3rd doesn't come back to haunt us...

[TBMTF]

Vintage Timmy playing tonight wow.

[TampaDude]

Grant Hill is killing us.

He's pretty fucking good when he's healthy, isn't he?

[ShoogarBear]

props to the spurs. i really didnt think they'd stand a chance against the sons without tony parker. i guess i forgot what a stud that tim duncan is.Celtic Fan has been trying to forget that for ten years now.

[weebo]

How about posting a score?

[TDfan2007]

big possession here.

[urunobili]

no playing time for D-wash? wtf?

[TDfan2007]

nice runner by Tim and the Spurs are up!

[AFBlue]

At least the refs are letting them play now...

[slayermin]

Finley's defense is so much better than it was two years ago.

[peskypesky]

Goddamn I wish I was able to see this monster performance by Tim.

[ShoogarBear]

no playing time for D-wash? wtf?I actually kind of agree with that. Nash or Barbosa would light him up.

[TDfan2007]

refs are whistle happy tonight.

[ShoogarBear]

Now would be a good time for Manu to emerge.

[slayermin]

Majerle just called Barbosa, Boris.

[TampaDude]

If I hear that fucking announcer say "ABSOLUTELY" one more time, I'm gonna shoot his dog... :lol

[CubanMustGo]

If I hear that fucking announcer say "ABSOLUTELY" one more time, I'm gonna shoot his dog... :lol

Absolutely.

[TDfan2007]

Manu 3!

[duncan228]

Goddamn I wish I was able to see this monster performance by Tim.

I'm sorry you can't.
He's amazing.

[TampaDude]

Manu Tres!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Now would be a good time for Manu to emerge.

[ThomasGranger]

Now would be a good time for Manu to emerge.

I think somebody needs to pop him for that to happen.

[TDfan2007]

Barbosa finally going cold.

[TBMTF]

Finally Mr. Sixth Man!!!

[ShoogarBear]

I think somebody needs to pop him for that to happen.Somebody hand me a bat.

[TDfan2007]

Vaugh with another pull up!

[TampaDude]

Vaughn!!!

[TBMTF]

LOL Vaughn

[AFBlue]

Vaughn unconcious....

Having said that, I NEVER wanna see him take that contested shot again!

[Tippecanoe]

airball!!

[boutons_]

why is Tim sitting in crunch time?

What about Robert?

[ShoogarBear]

Steve Nash has really improved his defense. He's holding Jacque Vaughn to 70% shooting.

[peskypesky]

Finley seems like he's having a pretty damn good game.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

why is Tim sitting in crunch time?

What about Robert?


Yeah, I'm very confused as well


I'm sure Tim will be back after the break




props to Vaughn

[TDfan2007]

I can't believe we survived this stretch without Tim and now he's probably going to be back to finish this game off.

[Kobulingam]

Unleash TD+Manu. Pick and roll baby. Tell Manu to run into some people and get fouls if the game is close in the last 2 min.

[slayermin]

why is Tim sitting in crunch time?

What about Robert?

Coaches decision.

[TampaDude]

That missed easy bucket by TD at the end of the 3rd will loom large here at the end...book it!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

How about posting a score?

Go to ESPN/CBS/SI/etc gamecast

[Amuseddaysleeper]

vaughn is 7-10


wow

[slayermin]

That missed easy bucket by TD at the end of the 3rd will loom large here at the end...book it!

That no call in the 1st Quarter will loom large. Book it!

[ShoogarBear]

88-87 Spurs, 3:19 left.

[efrem1]

It's Manu time folks!!

[RashoFan]

Timmy Fouled 4th on Marion

[TDfan2007]

huge FTs coming up by Tim but damn has he been blocked a lot tonight.

[boutons_]

how many blocks on Tim? 5? 6?

[peskypesky]

How the hell is Grant Hill blocking Duncan time and again?!?!?

[ShoogarBear]

Need more movement off the ball than they've been getting. The last two doubles have been making Tim work too much.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Last team to have possession wins.

[RashoFan]

just under 2 mins 90 Suns 88 Spurs.....
Let's GO SPURS!!!!



dooooo iiitttt!

[Tippecanoe]

duncan looks like hes limping

[TDfan2007]

this game is going down to the wire with a great performance by TD. Couldn't ask for more.

[urunobili]

Fuck you Grant Hill!

[lefty]

the chinese symbol for rebound is awesome

^
|


:lol

[RashoFan]

Last team to have possession wins.
I thought team with more points than the other team wins???
:p:

[boutons_]

Suns playing pretty good defense

[TampaDude]

I think the Suns will win this by 1 or 2.

[Udrihlooms]

Steve Nash has really improved his defense. He's holding Jacque Vaughn to 70% shooting.

:lmao

[Tek_XX]

Who is the goto guy here, Manu or Tim? I say Manu

[milkyway21]

to those who are not watching this game live:

SCORE
Spurs 88 :flag:
Suns 87 :baby:
last 1:57 min 4Q

[TDfan2007]

Who is the goto guy here, Manu or Tim? I say Manu

Tim, he's playing too well not to go to him.

[RashoFan]

FT#1 good FT#2 good

[Kobulingam]

FAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[TDfan2007]

BIG Fts there by Tim.

[RashoFan]

findog for 3333333333333

[ca®lo]

hey milky!

off topic. thanks for the dvd! got it! :)

sucks they arent showing the game live here huh.

[TDfan2007]

Finley for 3!!!!

[slayermin]

Findog!!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit

[slayermin]

Finish Them!

[Cry Havoc]

For threeeeeeeeee!

93-92!

Defense for the vbookie!

[ShoogarBear]

Once again Amare moves when he's not supposed to.

:smokin

[Tippecanoe]

what a slam by amare!!

[Cry Havoc]

OFFENSIVE FOUL! Amare!

AHAH!

[Tippecanoe]

big three by fin!!

[TDfan2007]

fucking shit! Amare actually decides to play D and Grant Hill hits a pullup

[Tek_XX]

Tim needs to Man up and catch the fucking ball.

[boutons_]

Suns defense on Tim going to win it?

[Cry Havoc]

NO MORE SCORES!

94 points is FINE!

Let's score, win, take the vbookie down, and call it a night!

[TampaDude]

Damn...Spurs could've slammed the door there...good D by the Suns...

[TDfan2007]

shit, we have the WORST crunch time luck...

[slayermin]

Zip that pass into the post.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Good call on the moving screen

[TBMTF]

Nail-biter

[DannyT]

93-94 phx 39.5

spurs ball

[RashoFan]

39 sec left 94 Suns 93 Spurs

[TDfan2007]

damn this possession is big...

[Xylus]

Great game!!

WHO'S GONNA WIN?!

[manubili]

worst turnover of the season!!!

[boutons_]

damn without the TO and Suns score, would have been all Spurs.

[Tek_XX]

shit, we have the WORST crunch time luck...

besides .4, not really

[RashoFan]

Nail-biter
Indeed...

[lefty]

Hill wide open..........fuck

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

How do you pass that ball to Tim when you see the double already there? :rolleyes

[DannyT]

manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[RashoFan]

Manu tossed in the air and in the basket

[TDfan2007]

Manu!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

MANUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuu uuuuu!!!!

[slayermin]

No basket!

[Cry Havoc]

oh my gosh.....

this is so intense.

NO basket!

Miss a FT!

[TBMTF]

Dang

[RashoFan]

Nash shoots...missed Amare rebound and 1 foul by Bowen

[TDfan2007]

fuckin A Tim rebound that shit!

[DannyT]

95-96 phx 14.4 spurs ball

[slayermin]

Buzzer beater?!?!

[RashoFan]

96 Suns 95 Spurs with 17 secs left

[Tippecanoe]

Ginobili!!!

man, im like 5 light years behind everyone else

[ca®lo]

fuck it im having seizures just following the game via posts and nba.com

[Xylus]

OMFG, I'm gonna rip my hair out.

[TDfan2007]

who do the Spurs go to here?

[DannyT]

Nash shoots...missed Amare rebound and 1 foul by Bowen


foul was on the floor two shots amare made both

spurs down one

[boutons_]

Suns +6 on FT pts

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

My Dynasty team is rockin it! Over 65 pts from 5 players today, including 18 from ANTHONY JOHNSON (my weakest player).

[m33p0]

its gonna be the same play used against the sonics to win the series. manu top of the key with duncan down low. drop off to duncan for the win.

[Xylus]

Gotta stop Ginobili!

[easjer]

Hell of a game.

[TDfan2007]

shit Tim just doesn't have the lift to grab a board over Stoudemire... :depressed

[lefty]

Fuck

Rebounds damn!!!!

[TampaDude]

Congrats, Suns...Grant Hill was a good pickup...well, I suppose the Spurs had to lose one at home sooner or later...

[DannyT]

it goes to manu or timmy

[loveforthegame]

Enough time to pass down to Duncan and maybe get an open shot for Finley or Ginobli.

[lefty]

its gonna be the same play used against the sonics to win the series. manu top of the key with duncan down low. drop off to duncan for the win.


Nah.

Horry for 3.

Book it

[TDfan2007]

Fuck! Why?!!!!

[Tek_XX]

Bowen really!!!

[easjer]

Oh, fucking hell.

[RashoFan]

bowen for 3 missed. rebound by hill and he is fouled. :pctoss

[slayermin]

Miss one!!!!