Spurs vs. Pistons Jan. 10 - Game Blog

[ShoogarBear]

That was about the best defense they've played all night.And that last play was about the worst.

[Dex]

I'm pretty convinced the Spurs actually don't want to win this game.

The CIA wheels are turning.

[Budkin]

Why are we sending them to the line already??

[m33p0]

Lately I'm reading a lot of articles about the SUNS' problems... what about the Spurs' problems?

Last year it took benching Beno for Vaughn to change up the team's fortunes. It wasn't the rodeo road trip as it had been in previous seasons (we went 4-4). What's the magic bullet this season?
that this is the last year for alot of the guys.

[Stabbin' Cabin]

2 minutes until a real game of basketball.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Can't be a carry if he doesn't dribble it again. He passed the ball.

Fine, it was palming then.

[ludda]

nice of parker to show up in the last 5 minutes..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Too little too late Tony.

[Budkin]

We need 3s now....ugh.

[Budkin]

2 minutes until a real game of basketball.

Nash is out... Suns are nothing without him.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Parker's a little BIT TOO late to try and take over the game

[ludda]

game. I don't know why we can't seem to buy a bucket these days.

[Budkin]

Well, another shitty fucking loss. We just can't recover from an 18-2 run.

[m33p0]

With all the doom and gloom, Spurs still down 10 with only 1:46 remaining.

[Emily Rose]

Spurs couldnt hit their shots and Parker/Manu played like crap. Billups/Rip play great and we werent even blown out. If this was against Dallas, we would have been humilated. I consider the Mavs a much tougher matchup than the Pistons.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Parker waking up with a little over a minute left = lame

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Pop needs to have a chat with Parker about his personal life. we need him to play at least decently.

[angel_luv]

I am tempted to change the channel because the way my night is going, the second I switch, the Spurs will go off and I'll miss seeing them miraculously win the game.

[Leetonidas]

What a piss poor effort on both ends of the court.

[Stabbin' Cabin]

Nash is out... Suns are nothing without him.

And Hill and Marion. But that just means Amare will drop 60.....or foul out in 6 minutes.

[bdubya]

Sheed's got the funk!

[Pistons < Spurs]

LMAO @ Sheed dancing!!!

[mikejones99]

Spurs like to stay back with the pack until the playoffs. Utah should win next game.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Spurs still experimenting playing 11 while Detroit come out for blood playing their best lineup heavy.
I don't think the experimenting is an excuse for how badly the Spurs played outside of Tim Duncan.

There is no excuse for the horrible team defense.

Only Tim and Manu, I noticed played really solid D. The rest were just all over the place. Even if it's regular season. This loss just plain sucked.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'm sooooo glad Sheed is happy enough to dance... ugh.

[Budkin]

Horrible.... horrible.

[Pistons < Spurs]

game!!!

[reddog 99]

Poor focus
Poor shot selection
Poor performance by bench
Poor rotations
Poor Spurs

Game over

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

j rich comin in

[bdubya]

Nice extra pass, Jarvis - that might be the game....

[m33p0]

Pop needs to have a chat with Parker about his personal life. we need him to play at least decently.
success has gotten the better of him. fuck eva.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

:lol save us Jeremy!

[Budkin]

Man that new kid looks like a teenager!

[Chris Childs]

Rasheed 21pt 15reb!!!!!!! OOOOOOHHHH

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Barry would have been really useful, to help spread the floor in this game, when Fin , Bowen, and Manu are off.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Richardson in...

[Dex]

....Who the fuck is that guy?

I've been on Spurstalk all day and I'm STILL confused.

[Amarelooms]

Rasheed 21pt 15reb!!!!!!! OOOOOOHHHH

Dirk > Rasheed :elephant

[Pistons < Spurs]

Good game guys...and gals!

I'm glad this became much more competitive in the 2nd half.

See you all March 14th in the Palace!

[m33p0]

:lol save us Jeremy!
:lmao

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Poor focus
Poor shot selection
Poor performance by bench
Poor rotations
Poor Spurs

Game over

Especially poor shot selection

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Greg Ellis in the house.

[Dex]

Nevermind. Apparently the Spurs snuck action into the hour I was away from a computer.

[Budkin]

Last 3 Pistons baskets have been layups.

[Chris Childs]

Lights Out!!!!!!!!!

[Budkin]

LOL Elson.

[m33p0]

Good game guys...and gals!

I'm glad this became much more competitive in the 2nd half.

See you all March 14th in the Palace!
gratz. hopefulle, we get brent back and parker's head out of his ass by then.

[Tek_XX]

Elson is only good when the pressure is off.

[bigfundamental21]

Well, another shitty fucking loss. We just can't recover from an 18-2 run.
It was actually a 22-2 run. Ridiculous! We definitely don't deserve to win this game.

I too sense CIA. We all know Pop doesn't want to coach the All-star game.

[Emily Rose]

I'm sooooo glad Sheed is happy enough to dance... ugh.


He wasnt dancing after game 7 05 finals, game 6 06 ECF and game 6 07 ECF when he got ejected. Let the guy be happy. This game means the world to sheed.

[mikejones99]

Vaughn and Elson played well at least

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

My magic bullets:
*get brent back,
*settle the rotation,
*'soft' speech
*pray they find some cohesion again!

[it's me]

Elson????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I don't care about most regular season game losses against other teams, but the SPURS WERE REALLY disappointing, by not showing up to play A GOOD TEAM on National Television.

[JamStone]

He wasnt dancing after game 7 05 finals, game 6 06 ECF and game 6 07 ECF when he got ejected. Let the guy be happy. This game means the world to sheed.

You're going to hate on Rasheed for being in a good mood after beating a great team?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

He wasnt dancing after game 7 05 finals, game 6 06 ECF and game 6 07 ECF when he got ejected. Let the guy be happy. This game means the world to sheed.

I get that. My comment was more along the lines of we don't want to make Sheed happy.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

this shouldnt really be a big surprise, the piston are actually a little better than the spurs. i dont know why everyone is taking it like the end of the world.
:rolleyes Showing up when a teams losing only to talk shit is about as gay as smack talking gets. But coming from a mavs fan...I'm not surprised.

[Dex]

Johnston with a turnover. Waive him!

[SpurOutofTownFan]

this shouldnt really be a big surprise, the piston are actually a little better than the spurs. i dont know why everyone is taking it like the end of the world.

I know you want to believe that and I think pistons is the team to beat in the east but don't think they are better than teh spurs on a 7 game series. Happens the spurs did almost everyhing you can do wrong, wrong tonight. And pistons actually read the game defensively very well. Not an expert but i think this one is on flip.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Fuck I needed1oint for my V-Bookie

[Pistons < Spurs]

tell the cameramen to get the hell off the floor!

[Stabbin' Cabin]

Congrats, Spurs made it to 80.

[m33p0]

:rolleyes Showing up when a teams losing only to talk shit is about as gay as smack talking gets. But coming from a mavs fan...I'm not surprised.
he's just being gay for the things he's supposed to be gay at. not surprised.

[Budkin]

It's weird but I'm really not that worried about us. Last year I was but not this time. I really feel like it's all going to come back soon.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ugh.

Watching my team has become a downer.

:depressed

[Hank the Tank]

good game spurs pals!!

GET OUTTA THAT FUCKIN FUNK YOU'RE IN!!

see ya @ the palace!

[reddog 99]

Injuries or not we sucked

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Good game Spurs fans nice blogging with you.

[bigfundamental21]

Another bad game.... except for Timmy.

[Amarelooms]

Both teams played hard

[THE SIXTH MAN]

You're going to hate on Rasheed for being in a good mood after beating a great team?
:rolleyes Wasn't this the same Piston team criticizing a happy Boston team a few games ago? And then go on to call them out on showboating?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

good game spurs pals!!

GET OUTTA THAT FUCKIN FUNK YOU'RE IN!!

see ya @ the palace!
Watch for that 1,000th post.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Both teams played hard
:lol

[debo]

Detroit is one of the many teams that seem to have a personal vendetta against us.

[Chris Childs]

I knew the pistons were going to win!!!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Pop needs to have a chat with Parker about his personal life. we need him to play at least decently.Wow, you must be really good friends with Tony to know so much about what's going on in his personal life.

[duncan228]

Duncan was the only Spur who had a game.
You can't win alone.

Credit to the Pistons for taking Parker out of the game completely.

At least it wasn't the blowout it looked like it was going to be.
I hope the Pistons come out of the East. I like these two teams.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's weird but I'm really not that worried about us. Last year I was but not this time. I really feel like it's all going to come back soon.

I'm the opposite. last year at least we were competitive during the slump, and we weren't 20th in FG% defence... and it was obvious that JV needed to come in for Beno (which made a huge difference).

This team needs a jolt, I hope Brent's return can provide it. And Pop needs to stop tinkering and settle on a rotation.

[mikejones99]

nice to see suns and mavs vultures circling Spurstalk to give them hope.

[it's me]

Detroit is one of the many teams that seem to have a personal vendetta against us.

GSW

[Udrihlooms]

Tonight, the Pistons really deserve to win, they just beat the team they're supposed to beat because they made shots, and the San Antonio Timberwolves or Heat missed shots. :D

The real Spurs didn't make it to the Arena, except for Duncan.

Pathetic, embarassing loss.

[Emily Rose]

You're going to hate on Rasheed for being in a good mood after beating a great team?

I said let the man be happy. He cant beat us in a series when it truly matters. He wont be this happy and excited in the playoffs. he will blow up and get ejected or something like that.

[Tek_XX]

Wow, you must be really good friends with Tony to know so much about what's going on in his personal life.

I'm assuming you have the internet??

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

good job tonight, pistons fans :toast

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Detroit is one of the many teams that seem to have a personal vendetta against us.
It's not even about vendetta's. Spurs just didn't match the same level of intensity that the Pistons had.

[m33p0]

Detroit is one of the many teams that seem to have a personal vendetta against us.
probably has something to do with the fact that we beat them in '05? nah!!!

[JamStone]

Detroit is one of the many teams that seem to have a personal vendetta against us.

With Detroit, I don't think it's a vendetta at all. Rasheed loves Tim Duncan. He is one of the few players he measures himself to, along with KG. And, the rest of the Pistons appreciate and respect the Spurs. They will always come to play hard against the Spurs, win, lose, or blowout by either team. I don't think it's a vendetta at all. It's the realization of how great the Spurs are and they must bring their best game to beat them. I don't think there's any animosity as with teams like Denver or Phoenix. It's rooted out of respect.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Good win for The Pistons on a Back to Back Texas is a hard place to win.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Wow, you must be really good friends with Tony to know so much about what's going on in his personal life.

Just an opinion big guy.

[ShoogarBear]

I'm assuming you have the internet??No, tell me about the vast knowledge you have accumulated.

[Slinkyman]

Tonight, the Pistons really deserve to win, they just beat the team they're supposed to beat because they made shots, and the San Antonio Timberwolves or Heat missed shots. :D

The real Spurs didn't make it to the Arena, except for Duncan.

Pathetic, embarassing loss.


embarrassing? it's just a loss.

losing to the 8th seed in the first round? that shit is embarrassing!

[JamStone]

I said let the man be happy. He cant beat us in a series when it truly matters. He wont be this happy and excited in the playoffs. he will blow up and get ejected or something like that.

So to answer my question that you're going to hate on Rasheed for being in a good mood after beating a great team, you would answer yes?

[m33p0]

nice to see suns and mavs vultures circling Spurstalk to give them hope.
:lmao

[SpursDynasty]

So now we're tied with LA and Dallas in the loss column AFTER going 6-8 in our last 14 games, a testament to how mediocre the Lakers and Mavs are.

Not worried.

[boutons_]

Spurs fucking suck

Mass hysteria to get so far down in 1st qtr, then swap baskets for 3 qtrs to lose.

4-6 in Last10, losing record on the road, really really sucky

[Emily Rose]

We also are the champions so expect teams to come out and play their best against us.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Its not a vendetta its respect.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

nice to see suns and mavs vultures circling Spurstalk to give them hope.
:lmao No shit.

[mikejones99]

Rasheed should be in the hall of fame

[Pistons < Spurs]

Good blogging w/ you all tonight! It kinda reminded me of the Finals a few years back. Hopefully someday both teams make it back for a rematch!

[Amarelooms]

embarrassing? it's just a loss.

losing to the 8th seed in the first round? that shit is embarrassing!

The GSW were the hottest team going into the playoffs...they were an 8th seed on paper but dont be fooled. Just pray that the Spurs can avoid the Mavs again partner :elephant

[SpurOutofTownFan]

With Detroit, I don't think it's a vendetta at all. Rasheed loves Tim Duncan. He is one of the few players he measures himself to, along with KG. And, the rest of the Pistons appreciate and respect the Spurs. They will always come to play hard against the Spurs, win, lose, or blowout by either team. I don't think it's a vendetta at all. It's the realization of how great the Spurs are and they must bring their best game to beat them. I don't think there's any animosity as with teams like Denver or Phoenix. It's rooted out of respect.

I agree with this really. I have the utmost respect for the Pistons and tonight they kind of show why.

[bdubya]

Good gam....well, good second half, Spurs. See you in MI later.

And hopefully in June, too....

[THE SIXTH MAN]

losing to the 8th seed in the first round? that shit is embarrassing!
QFT!!!

[Emily Rose]

So to answer my question that you're going to hate on Rasheed for being in a good mood after beating a great team, you would answer yes?

If he thinks he will be this happy in the postseason, then I will be. Now run along and enjoy this victory. I am sure Detroit is having a crunk time at the bars getting drunk and celebrating hard. You ought to do the same.

[Amarelooms]

So now we're tied with LA and Dallas in the loss column AFTER going 6-8 in our last 14 games, a testament to how mediocre the Lakers and Mavs are.

Not worried.

Spurs just losing to teams they are suppose to lose to. Spurs too old to hit some shots and play some D :elephant

[JamStone]

If he thinks he will be this happy in the postseason, then I will be. Now run along and enjoy this victory. I am sure Detroit is having a crunk time at the bars getting drunk and celebrating hard. You ought to do the same.


Wow, testy.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

With Detroit, I don't think it's a vendetta at all. Rasheed loves Tim Duncan. He is one of the few players he measures himself to, along with KG. And, the rest of the Pistons appreciate and respect the Spurs. They will always come to play hard against the Spurs, win, lose, or blowout by either team. I don't think it's a vendetta at all. It's the realization of how great the Spurs are and they must bring their best game to beat them. I don't think there's any animosity as with teams like Denver or Phoenix. It's rooted out of respect.

Well said, and vice versa. I think the Spurs and pistons would love to meet each other again in the Finals, and it would be another 7-gamer.

[Tek_XX]

No, tell me about the vast knowledge you have accumulated.

It's something about marital issues, but anyways why do you care?(fake outrage) ARe you his Dad?

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Just pray that the Spurs can avoid the Mavs again partner :elephant
:lol Still living in the past are we?

[Slinkyman]

The GSW were the hottest team going into the playoffs...they were an 8th seed on paper but dont be fooled. Just pray that the Spurs can avoid the Mavs again partner :elephant

The Spurs were the hottest team going into the playoffs, that's why we're the champs bitch! :lol :lol :lol

[ShoogarBear]

I am sure Detroit is having a Kronk time Fixed.

[ploto]

Oh, to watch Tony and Manu struggle against Lindsey Hunter. :p:

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Oh, to watch Tony and Manu struggle against Lindsey Hunter. :p:
:lol

[ludda]

too many fucking trolls everywhere

[himat]

Well said, and vice versa. I think the Spurs and pistons would love to meet each other again in the Finals, and it would be another 7-gamer.

The playoffs, especially the Finals, have sucked since 04 and 05.

[Emily Rose]

Wow, testy.

Yeah my girlfriend who is from Detroit is about to be home from work in the next 20 minutes. She is going to constantly rub it in my face on a day that has been shitty throughout. She keeps up with Detroit teams constantly. I am also suffering a 24 hour bug and now I get this. My bad for snapping and being edgy.

[himat]

Oh, to watch Tony and Manu struggle against Lindsey Hunter. :p:


:lol :lol Tony would have sucked against a lot of people today though.

[ploto]

:lol
I knew you'd get it. ;)

[DazedAndConfused]

What is up with Tony Parker? He just seems distracted on the court.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

I knew you'd get it. ;)
:)

[Ice009]

Question : Do you guys think we're playing worse than last year? And do you think that it's not going to be as simple as last seasons "we're not making any trades" to fix the problem this time. I'm leaning towards looking at trade possibilities.

[JamStone]

Yeah my girlfriend who is from Detroit is about to be home from work in the next 20 minutes. She is going to constantly rub it in my face on a day that has been shitty throughout. She keeps up with Detroit teams constantly. I am also suffering a 24 hour bug and now I get this. My bad for snapping and being edgy.


It's cool. No problem at all. But, honestly, Rasheed is just a character. He probably respects one team in the entire NBA, and it's the Spurs. And, aside from one or two jackass Piston fans on these boards, the majority of Pistons fans really respect the Spurs. We wish the Pistons have had the success the Spurs have had. Really, the Pistons and Pistons fans aren't the ones to get upset about after a game. We actually like you guys.

[Budkin]

Question : Do you guys think we're playing worse than last year? And do you think that it's not going to be as simple as last seasons "we're not making any trades" to fix the problem this time. I'm leaning towards looking at trade possibilities.

I think we're in better shape this year. Last year we didn't have the injuries to the big 3 that got them out of rhythm. We just blew. I really feel like we're going to go on a tear soon.

[Kriz-Maxima]

It's cool. No problem at all. But, honestly, Rasheed is just a character. He probably respects one team in the entire NBA, and it's the Spurs. And, aside from one or two jackass Piston fans on these boards, the majority of Pistons fans really respect the Spurs. We wish the Pistons have had the success the Spurs have had. Really, the Pistons and Pistons fans aren't the ones to get upset about after a game. We actually like you guys.


Aww group hug!

Kidding. I agree with JamStone. I dotn think there are two teams or two fan bases that respect each other as much as the pistons and spurs.

Hope we see each other at the end of the road :toast

[mikejones99]

call of the suicide watch in Michigan, the Pistons are gonna be ok.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Aww group hug!
:lol

[telecomguy]

Oh, to watch Tony and Manu struggle against Lindsey Hunter. :p:

Hunter is one of the best defenders in the league even at his advanced age. Don't you remember what he did to Beno?

Still, Parker & Gino played terribly. They had no confidence in their penetration on on their jump shots. You could tell they were intimidated by the Pistons defence.

[Emily Rose]

It's cool. No problem at all. But, honestly, Rasheed is just a character. He probably respects one team in the entire NBA, and it's the Spurs. And, aside from one or two jackass Piston fans on these boards, the majority of Pistons fans really respect the Spurs. We wish the Pistons have had the success the Spurs have had. Really, the Pistons and Pistons fans aren't the ones to get upset about after a game. We actually like you guys.

I have seen that on this board. You guys always give us props and act humble after we face off against each other. I know Sheed is just a character. Shit talking, or dancing on a win, etc etc doesnt really bother me. If anything, it's why the game is fun. I dont take that stuff personally. Glad you understand and forgive me. :toast :toast

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Question : Do you guys think we're playing worse than last year? And do you think that it's not going to be as simple as last seasons "we're not making any trades" to fix the problem this time. I'm leaning towards looking at trade possibilities.
The way the Spurs are playing right now has nothing to do with personnel or lack there of. It's more of an effort and execution problem. The ball movement is not there, the energy is not there. And up until a few games ago the "Big 3" as a whole haven't been there. IMO there's no need to make a move via trade. Unless Barry is going to be sidelined longer then expected.

[telecomguy]

Elson is only good when the pressure is off.

yes I agree..........just like tony parker. One announcer recently said that TP was basically a one-dimensional PG. Penetrate and layup. One dimensional players usually have a problem with a good defensive team. Tonight was another example. But it wasn't the first time and it won't be the last time.

Until TP has a reliable jumper, he will not be a clutch player against a top defensive team (no, i am not talking about Cleveland).

[telecomguy]

Elson is only good when the pressure is off.

yes I agree..........just like tony parker. One announcer recently said that TP was basically a one-dimensional PG. Penetrate and layup. One dimensional players usually have a problem with a good defensive team. Tonight was another example. But it wasn't the first time and it won't be the last time.

Until TP has a reliable jumper, he will not be a clutch player against a top defensive team (no, i am not talking about Cleveland).

There was one sequence where everyone collapsed around Duncan and TP got a pass about 15 feet away with no one near him. He must have spent 3 seconds looking at the basket, wondering whether he should shoot it, and almost double-clutched it before realizing if he didn't shoot, he was going to be yelled at by Pop and let it go.

I mean, how could a supposedly top PG have that kind of lack of self-confidence on a wide open jumper 15 feet away with not one player near him? Damn he frustrates me. And i thought he was making real headways this year earlier in the season. Lately, he is playing like the old Parker that used to drive me crazy.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

yes I agree..........just like tony parker. One announcer recently said that TP was basically a one-dimensional PG. Penetrate and layup. One dimensional players usually have a problem with a good defensive team. Tonight was another example. But it wasn't the first time and it won't be the last time.

Until TP has a reliable jumper, he will not be a clutch player against a top defensive team (no, i am not talking about Cleveland).
Um did Parker bang your wife or something? Quit being a douche and talk about something else for a change.

[telecomguy]

What a piss poor effort on both ends of the court.

It wasn't from lack of effort. There were lot of matchup problems for Spurs. Bowen couldn't stop Hamilton. Parker couldn't do anything against Billups (did someone keep saying Parker is way better than Billups?). Oberto is too small and weak to stop Rasheed in the paint.

Our players try to go one-on-one instead of using TD (they started to go to him after Parker kept missing and getting the ball stripped, but by then it was too late).

And then when TD got hot. Gino tried to take over with jumpers and missed most of them.

Let's face it, Pistons just outplayed them.

[Obstructed_View]

It's hard for Bowen to stop anyone from the bench. When you are trying to come back at the end of the game, it's always nice to know you have Tim Duncan and Tony Parker patrolling the lane ready to defend the rim.

[DarkReign]

It's hard for Bowen to stop anyone from the bench. When you are trying to come back at the end of the game, it's always nice to know you have Tim Duncan and Tony Parker patrolling the lane ready to defend the rim.

You most certainly must have an "Obstructed View" when you say defense and TP in the same sentence.

[DarkReign]

Detroit is one of the many teams that seem to have a personal vendetta against us.

Hmmmm...

I wonder why?



:lmao

[DarkReign]

Good game.

[bdubya]

Hopefully someday both teams make it back for a rematch!


If there's one man on this board who can say that and really, REALLY mean it, it's P<S. :toast

[Vinnie_Johnson]

If there's one man on this board who can say that and really, REALLY mean it, it's P<S. :toast

No Shit
:clap

[Pistons_In_7]

Wow 35 pages for an in game thread, that's awesome your lucky if you get 6 or 7 pages worth on the pistons.com message board.

[TampaDude]

Good game...the Pistons are the real deal...hope to see you all in the Finals! :toast

[LEONARD]

What would we do without SpursDynasty to spread his knowledge of basketball? We're so blessed...


In fact, almost all of the Spurs' losses this year have been because we're not making our shots....it's as simple as that, just put the ball in the basket.

Nothing drastic.


I don't see anything going on to worry about. We just need to make shots.


In fact, almost all of the Spurs' losses this year have been because we're not making our shots....it's as simple as that, just put the ball in the basket.

Nothing drastic.

[pistons4lyf3]

The way the Spurs are playing right now has nothing to do with personnel or lack there of. It's more of an effort and execution problem. The ball movement is not there, the energy is not there. And up until a few games ago the "Big 3" as a whole haven't been there. IMO there's no need to make a move via trade. Unless Barry is going to be sidelined longer then expected.

correct me if i'm wrong.
but i belive the way their playing could be due to the injuries they have suffered throughout the yr.
givin time for them to be togather as a whole their be fine.spurs are like the pistons they realize reg season means very little and thats why i respect them.look at it this way.all the injuries spurs have suffered they still have only 11 losses thats impressive.btw i'm new to this board,i'm very impressed.

[Obstructed_View]

You most certainly must have an "Obstructed View" when you say defense and TP in the same sentence.
You must be completely stupid if you actually think I'm suggesting Parker under the rim with Duncan is a good idea.


Ask Richard Hamilton if Parker's a good defender. :rolleyes That said, he isn't when you have him trying to guard a 4 or 5 two feet from the hoop, particularly when you are trying to get stops.

[JamStone]

It's hard for Bowen to stop anyone from the bench. When you are trying to come back at the end of the game, it's always nice to know you have Tim Duncan and Tony Parker patrolling the lane ready to defend the rim.

Then exactly what do you mean when you talk about "Tony Parker patrolling the lane ready to defend the rim?"

[Obstructed_View]

Then exactly what do you mean when you talk about "Tony Parker patrolling the lane ready to defend the rim?"
I was being facetious. Since Tony Parker is six feet tall, I'd figured that would be obvious, particularly since I used the quote above. It's hard to believe that anyone that claims to know anything about basketball would fail to see the sarcasm in my statement, especially coming in a game thread for a loss. So I therefore go back to my original hypothesis: you must be completely stupid.

[JamStone]

Except you stated "Tim Duncan" as well who does in fact patrol the paint and defend the rim. If it was sarcasm, why also include Tim Duncan's name?

It appears you just don't make much sense.

[timmy21_4rings]

Dirk > Rasheed :elephant

Dirk > Rasheed when Rasheed goes crazy
when Rasheed is in good mood, he will own Dirk like hell....

Rasheed would have at least 3 rings had he known to control his temper.