Spurs vs. Cavs Jan. 17 - Game Blog

[djohn14]

Yeah we cant blame the refs. We had chances to win and couldnt do it, plus the calls sucked on both sides. At least me fought.

[Ice009]

SPURS ARE BAD. THIS TEAM PISSSES me off (in January). What a loss. Great work Spurs. Manu should have went for a three. I didn't like that two.

[ChumpDumper]

Tim choked.

Tony choked.

Manu choked.

Pop choked.

Not the end of the world.

[DubMcDub]

And what the hell would Mav's fans know about champions??

The closest Mav fan has ever been to a champion is when sitting down at breakfast and pouring the wheeties in their bowl and realizing on of the Spurs was on their box.

You know, that's great and all, but I think at this point a standard form answer might be beneficial to all Spurs fans wishing to engage horrendously unclever smack talk.

Next time just go ahead and post "<Insert contrived championship-count reference here>", and I"ll go ahead and fill in the blanks myself.

[sribb43]

-Nice pass TD to Reggie at the announce table
-way to miss 2 ft Tony
-way to choke the game tying shot Manu

[Tek_XX]

Pretty sure *I* have exactly as many rings as *you* do. Which would be zero. Guess you'll just have to come up with something else as the price of admission to SpursTalk.com.

No i've got 4, you've got 0

[Crookshanks]

I haven't been this frustrated with the officiating in a long time. Yes, the Spurs played poorly, but they were fighting their way back and those two bad calls really killed the momentum.

I'm talking about the no call when Tony was mugged and then Z scored at the other end, and then the "could go either way" charge on Manu, and oh yeah, let's not forget the obvious charge by Lebron that the officials just plain ignored!

The one ref looked about 25 years old and he was just horrible. I'm really surprised neither Pop nor Timmy got a technical tonight - they were so pissed.

I hate how everyone thinks Lebron is just the bomb - I get so tired of everyone kissing his feet.

[meta2007]

James is Stern's baby!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

i don't remember seeing a single dunk in this game.

not such a bad loss for spurs as some of you claim.

spurs missed alot of 3 pointers and the cavs made alot of outside shots. things that are uncharacteristic for both teams. 1 more 3 pointer made by the spurs or 1 less by the cavs and the spurs could have won it. great game by manu and timmy. tony still feeling it with his ankles and he did get hammered alot on the drive. ime, brent and bonner missed quite a few 3 pointers. i don't think finley attempted a single 3.

to me, the difference for the cavs tonight was andy. his energy and hussle got the cavs alot of second chances and a flop to go their way.

Exactly! :tu

And I called it on page 1 of this thread, Bob would give us fits, and that's EXACTLY what he did. He was the difference.

[ShoogarBear]

But what's TP's excuse for missing 2 free throws that would've tied the game with 29 seconds left? Motherf...Maybe he was still seeing double.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That open 3 was soooo bad..HOW THE FUCK DOES THAT HAPPEN..the guy is known for making 3's....Bowen is a liability..Oberto and Elson both suck..and VAUGHN>.OMG..I SAID THIS LAST YEAR..POP..BENCH HIM FOREVER!!!!! Changes are in order..dont blame Manu..but if he was gonna shoot last..take a 3 to win it.

Overreact much?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Changes are in order..dont blame Manu..but if he was gonna shoot last..take a 3 to win it.
yeah, he wouldn't have had to worry about getting to the court in time.

Oh well, regular season game. This is disappointing so far, but I'm not really worried. Maybe this loss will finally wake them up, because they actually played pretty well in the 4th, defense and everything.

[Don Quixote]

Spurs ... Way to pull a "Mavs" tonight. Didn't get a stop when it mattered, missed critical free throws.

Oh well, we'll try again tomorrow night. At least we have the glow from our 4 trophies to make us feel better.

[DubMcDub]

No i've got 4, you've got 0

Dude, that's awesome! Which one are you--Duncan? You got back from the arena awfully fast! Did you even shower afterwards?

Or perhaps you are on the managerial staff? Administration?

Fill me in. Also, if you wouldn't mind, take a picture of your 4 rings with an index card that says "Tek_XX" in the shot, so that I know they're really yours.

:rolleyes

[m33p0]

Exactly! :tu

And I called it on page 1 of this thread, Bob would give us fits, and that's EXACTLY what he did. He was the difference.

i was watching andy all game long to see who was covering him. brent on andy is not a good idea at all. :lol

[Cherry]

Funny, Mavfans come here now :lol

[Shank]

No i've got 4, you've got 0

You're delusional. The only things you have more of than anyone here are food stamps and genital warts.

Nice work by DubMcDub getting everyone riled up and somehow into the ever-present "Spurs v. Mavs" bickering after a game not even involving the Mavs. Good times.

[Dex]

-Nice pass TD to Reggie at the announce table
-way to miss 2 ft Tony
-way to choke the game tying shot Manu

7_Z4KjVeWsU

[George Gervin's Afro]

losing is getting old.....

[m33p0]

Spurs ... Way to pull a "Mavs" tonight. Didn't get a stop when it mattered, missed critical free throws.

Oh well, we'll try again tomorrow night. At least we have the glow from our 4 trophies to make us feel better.
spurs never relied on free throws to win games. don't expect them to do so now.

[Tek_XX]

Spurs ... Way to pull a "Mavs" tonight. Didn't get a stop when it mattered, missed critical free throws.

Oh well, we'll try again tomorrow night. At least we have the glow from our 4 trophies to make us feel better.

This is almost as bad as losing to the 8th seed in the first round......thou not quite

[ChumpDumper]

Funny, Mavfans come here now :lolThey heart Spurs.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We need to start looking into some trades.

The officiating sucked, but that wasn't our downfall.

This team just has no spark whatsoever this year.

They had enough to get back from 11 down against a team that's playing very well.

I predict this is the low point of the season. They will start to improve from here.

The Spurs did not play nearly as poorly as they have been, the D was good in the 4th, and they missed about 8 open 3s. We're on the way up.

[Shank]

Funny, Mavfans come here now :lol

There was one - Dub. I'm just stopping by for a quick read. Try not to think the entire community is coming around for this one.

[Ice009]

Leave the Mavs fans alone guys. No need for smack talk.
We lost this game, Spurs choked it up. You wanna be angry at someone be mad at the Spurs. Spurs need to WAKE the f UP. If Pop doesn't think this team can cut it start looking into some trade cause right now they need to be told if you don't f.ucking give a shit I will TRADE YOUR ASS.

[TampaDude]

Can't blame the refs for this loss, even with the poorly called 4th Q.

We had plenty of opportunities and were beaten by a better team on the night.

Yes, I CAN blame the refs...they called a charge on SA that should've been a block by LeBron...and then LeBron plowed head first right into Oberto and they called a block on Oberto...that's two 4-point shifts...the Spurs would've won this game by 4-6 points if not for those two BULLSHIT calls.

That said, the Spurs need to shoot better, so the refs cannot be a factor.

[DubMcDub]

You're delusional. The only things you have more of than anyone here are food stamps and genital warts.

Nice work by DubMcDub getting everyone riled up and somehow into the ever-present "Spurs v. Mavs" bickering after a game not even involving the Mavs. Good times.

It's so fucking easy. :lol :lol :lol

[m33p0]

Funny, Mavfans come here now :lol
just like vultures going after a rotting carcass.

[ChumpDumper]

There was one - Dub. I'm just stopping by for a quick read. Try not to think the entire community is coming around for this one.mavfan can't count.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Dude, that's awesome! Which one are you--Duncan? You got back from the arena awfully fast! Did you even shower afterwards?

Or perhaps you are on the managerial staff? Administration?

Fill me in. Also, if you wouldn't mind, take a picture of your 4 rings with an index card that says "Tek_XX" in the shot, so that I know they're really yours.

:rolleyes

They are the "San Antonio" Spurs. There salaries are paid for by this city, and they make a huge effort to make the fans involved in everything they do. They ARE this city.

What's up with your 'your not part of the Spurs' rampage?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

i was watching andy all game long to see who was covering him. brent on andy is not a good idea at all. :lol

Nope. Twice he grabbed O boards over smaller players (Brent/Ime, I think), just by reaching over them.

I wish we got our hands on Bob...

[FlatMan]

Ilet's not forget the obvious charge by Lebron that the officials just plain ignored!


Ok, the difference was Manu actually went THROUGH Lebron (iffy call, either way). On the Lebron no-call, Lebron pulled up and Oberto did a pretty poor job of selling the call. There wasn't that much contact really, and he flopped pretty poorly (stutter step stutter step then fell). If you want that call, go straight to the deck.

Bottom line - Tony Parker missed two foul shots and Manu missed a wide open jumper from 8 feet. You can't blame the refs (especially after they gave that continuation to TP when he was fouled then took two steps and put it in).

[SpurOutofTownFan]

We can't say TP lost the game because of the FTs - any player can have that bad luck, or whatever it was.

They could have called a time out in the last call. The game was lost because they played like garbage for 2 quarters. They are getting used to play like shit and then try to come back at the 4th

The refs I think overall gave more calls to the cavs - pretty difficult to stop a player like Lebron when the refs don't call anythign against him, ever.

The spurs in the paint were hacked several times and no calls were made and those hacks are there in the videos. I don't think TD should get pissed because he isnt getting any calls cause he tends to play worse when he does that.

Overall it's sad cause I think the spurs were playing like garbage but they werent mailing it. The bench is playing like garbage lately and only have surges from time to time, the rest of the game is pathetic.

Anyway, bad game, ugly loss, probably the worst of the season for how it was played and how bad they wanted to win it and couldn't.

[DubMcDub]

Funny, Mavfans come here now :lol

When else would I come here? It's most fun when the ultra-defensive Spurs contingent is present.

[ChumpDumper]

blah, blahDon't try to justify that last non call.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yes, I CAN blame the refs...they called a charge on SA that should've been a block by LeBron...and then LeBron plowed head first right into Oberto and they called a block on Oberto...that's two 4-point shifts...the Spurs would've won this game by 4-6 points if not for those two BULLSHIT calls.

That said, the Spurs need to shoot better, so the refs cannot be a factor.

I know, I saw them too, but no point blaming the refs when you leave Boobie open for 3 at the end, can't make your own open 3s, miss 2 FTs and a game tier.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

They had enough to get back from 11 down against a team that's playing very well.

I predict this is the low point of the season. They will start to improve from here.

The Spurs did not play nearly as poorly as they have been, the D was good in the 4th, and they missed about 8 open 3s. We're on the way up.


That's what scares me. We are way way way too reliant on the 3 ball.

I understand open shots, but Bonner has completely disappeared, Finley shoots more than TD sometimes, and I'm actually grateful when Bowen passes on shooting a 3 these days.

The fourth quarter had a good effort, shitty reffing, but the chemistry still seems off. I don't know if it has to do with so many inconsistent lineups and tinkering, but the one thing that keeps me sane through all of this is that dallas and phoenix aren't running away with the conference despite our woes.

[DubMcDub]

They are the "San Antonio" Spurs. There salaries are paid for by this city, and they make a huge effort to make the fans involved in everything they do. They ARE this city.

What's up with your 'your not part of the Spurs' rampage?

What's up with your "The Spurs are part of this city" rampage? :lol

Tell your boy to stop playing ring-counting SpursTalk gatekeeper and I wouldn't have to remind him that he personally has jack shit, just like the rest of you.

[milkyway21]

Mavs fans are not allowed to mock a championship team like the San Antonio Spurs onlychampionship teams fans such as the Detroit fans, LA Lakers fans and Houston Rockets fans

:lol

:bling:bling:bling:bling

[Don Quixote]

True. The Mavs are worse than irrelevant. Let's talk about the game instead.

The Cavs, those awful, stinking, junior-varsity scrubs, just beat the champs on their home floor. It's not exactly unprecedented -- the Spurs have lost to worse teams at home during some of their other championship seasons. And they're not exactly playing their best ball of the season right now.

So, this loss sucks. But let's keep it in perspective. The Silver & Black will be ready come May.

[Tek_XX]

When else would I come here? It's most fun when the ultra-defensive Spurs contingent is present.

I still believe that the Spurs can make it out of the first round.

[spursfan09]

When else would I come here? It's most fun when the ultra-defensive Spurs contingent is present.

Yeah but too bad you don't show up to take yours when the mavs choke in the playoffs.

But either way I'm glad Mav fans come in here, because it reminds me no mater how badly the Spurs play. It won't compare to the 2 collapses the past 2 years for the Mavs.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

What's up with your "The Spurs are part of this city" rampage? :lol

Tell your boy to stop playing ring-counting SpursTalk gatekeeper and I wouldn't have to remind him that he personally has jack shit, just like the rest of you.

Lol @ your version of 'size doesnt matter'.

[DubMcDub]

Mavs fans are not allowed to mock a championship team like the San Antonio Spurs onlychampionship teams fans such as the Detroit fans, LA Lakers fans and Houston Rockets fans

:lol

:bling:bling:bling:bling

Better call the judge and get an injunction quick, then, because we're gonna do it anyway.

[ChumpDumper]

What's up with your "The Spurs are part of this city" rampage? :lol

Tell your boy to stop playing ring-counting SpursTalk gatekeeper and I wouldn't have to remind him that he personally has jack shit, just like the rest of you.So this loss really doesn't mean that much then.

[FlatMan]

Don't try to justify that last non call.

I already did.

Don't try to justify a loss by saying the refs blew the game. There was poor calls on both sides, and when it came down to it the Cavs hit the wide open shot and the Spurs didn't. Refs are not perfect, nor will they ever be. It's a lot easier for me to sit at home on my couch and watch something in slow motion and yell at the screen than it is for an official to make a call in real speed.

[Ice009]

We can't say TP lost the game because of the FTs - any player can have that bad luck, or whatever it was.


Have you actually been watching TP's free throw shooting this season? Especially the last month and a half. He's lucky if he hits over 50% of this free throws. Parker was shooting very well from the line last season, this season he's really, really bad. He's taken two steps back. I would rather Oberto shoot free throws than TP in the clutch.

[Cherry]

It's a long way to go.
It's just an ugly loss.

[DubMcDub]

Lol @ your version of 'size doesnt matter'.

:lol :lol :lol What in the fuck are you talking about? I'm having difficulty decoding this nonsense.

[twincam]

It was inevitible, the Spurs are always destined to lose an embarrassing game on national TV while playing on their home court.

Always having to rally back to come up short. Go figure.

QUIT SHOOTING THE 3-POINTER WHEN IT'S NOT NEEDED.

They never learn.

[tlongII]

NEWS FLASH!!! --- THIS JUST IN!!

Bruce Bowen sucks.

[m33p0]

I wish we got our hands on Bob...
alot of spurs fans would love to him on the team.

[DubMcDub]

So this loss really doesn't mean that much then.

This loss doesn't mean shit. Spurs will be there when it counts. They're a bad ass team and they will be for some time yet.

The Spurs aren't pathetic--the Spurs are great. Ring counting, illiterate Spurs fans are pathetic.

[Tek_XX]

What's up with your "The Spurs are part of this city" rampage? :lol

Tell your boy to stop playing ring-counting SpursTalk gatekeeper and I wouldn't have to remind him that he personally has jack shit, just like the rest of you.

If it makes you feel better to know that we, as Spurs fans, didn't individually get rings then fine. But just know that your team will always suck and good luck making it past Denver.

[ChumpDumper]

I already did.Fail.


more blah blah blah.Remember how I went on all the cav boards after the Spurs swept and told you guys how it happened?

[ChumpDumper]

This loss doesn't mean shit.
Well, there we go.

[spurscenter]

refs gave it to the spurs in the azz in the last 3 mins with LB charge.

but TP miss FT were huge.

we are ok, if this was the playoffs I would worry, this isnt.

boys are just warming up.

its all good in the hood.

just sucks when they lose on National TV because then those 'reporters' that cover the spurs from what they see on TV only , will start talking smack about spurs.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

:lol :lol :lol What in the fuck are you talking about? I'm having difficulty decoding this nonsense.

This is a basketball forum.

You're a Mav fan.

We're all Spurs fans.


Why do you seem annoyed at the fact that we have 4 rings, and you have zero would come up? It's part of the subject matter, and applies almost directly to most the stupid stuff Mavs fans have to say.

Is it reduntant? Maybe. But it still applies. :D



San Antonio - 4
Dallas - 0


Just keep score.

[m33p0]

that second quarter against the cavs' second unit killed the spurs. they had like 31 points against 14 for the spurs. the 3rd quarter explosion the spurs usually have didn't happen because of all the missed 3s. defense was adequate but the offense suffered because of it.

[DubMcDub]

If it makes you feel better to know that we, as Spurs fans, didn't individually get rings then fine. But just know that your team will always suck and good luck making it past Denver.

Got nothin to do with "making me feel better".

[TampaDude]

I know, I saw them too, but no point blaming the refs when you leave Boobie open for 3 at the end, can't make your own open 3s, miss 2 FTs and a game tier.

True dat...the Spurs should have had a double-digit lead there at the end.

Oh, well...the Cavs won both regular season meetings with the Spurs last season, and we all know what happened in the Finals... :lol

[m33p0]

NEWS FLASH!!! --- THIS JUST IN!!

Bruce Bowen sucks.
did bronbron get a dunk? that's his job.

[Ice009]

How did Manu choke? because he went the length of the court and missed a jumper? Manu was 10-15 and 4-6 on 3 pointers and 7-8 on the free throw line. Yep he was a such a choker!!!! People are so stupid!


Manu did NOT choke. Anyone that says he did is just plain WRONG. He missed the last shot of the game, he wanted that shot and had the balls to take it. He just missed a game winner that's all. Michael Jordan has missed game winners before so what?

[carina_gino20]

This loss doesn't mean shit. Spurs will be there when it counts. They're a bad ass team and they will be for some time yet.

The Spurs aren't pathetic--the Spurs are great. Ring counting, illiterate Spurs fans are pathetic.

what do you really expect coming into a Spurs board? :lol I know the ring counting is probably getting annoying to you, but it's the truth. Spurs fans have bragging rights because the Spurs have won 4.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

How did Manu choke? because he went the length of the court and missed a jumper? Manu was 10-15 and 4-6 on 3 pointers and 7-8 on the free throw line. Yep he was a such a choker!!!! People are so stupid!

Amen. He had about 5 secs to do anythign from the other side of the court - he took a shot which was semi-open (it wasn't wide-open as some are saying) and misssed. Some people say he might have taken a 3 instead - its debatable when you only need a 2 to tie and you only have 1 sec to make a decision. Had he taken the 3 and missed people would be talking about how he choked because he didn't take the 2 with some time on the clock. Ridiculous.

He was the man tonight and got a couple of ridiculous calls against.

[ChumpDumper]

Manu choked.

Call a time out.

[anjlbitz]

Tough loss... but I'm over it.

People need to be educated about SPAM.

[bdictjames]

REGULAR SEASON.

Spurs will play better in the postseason. I dont know if its good enough to beat elite teams, but this Cleveland team would still be swept if another series was made. Ilgauskas and Varejao cannot hit the same shots they hit today.

[Tek_XX]

Got nothin to do with "making me feel better".

Spurs 4

Mavs chockers 0

You said it yourself you only come in here to troll when Spurs lose so why should Spurs fans treat you with any respect. You'll get plenty of ring talk buddy if you only want to talk shit.

[spurscenter]

manu should of driven all the way to the hole, created contact and put the refs on spot for suspect last 5 mins.

But the real choke was TP missed FT.

[bdictjames]

Manu choked.

Call a time out.
Pop wasn't at all frustrated with it. Maybe it was intended. I thought Manu should have drived though, or kicked it because basically it was a 1-on-3 play.

[Budkin]

Another January effort... we started this game great and then dug another hole. Can't fucking keep doing it. But now we have everyone back.

[ChumpDumper]

Pop wasn't at all frustrated with it.He choked too.
Maybe it was intended. I thought Manu should have drived though, or kicked it because basically it was a 1-on-3 play.He shouldn't have choked.

Not the end of the world though.

[DubMcDub]

This is a basketball forum.

You're a Mav fan.

We're all Spurs fans.


Why do you seem annoyed at the fact that we have 4 rings, and you have zero would come up? It's part of the subject matter, and applies almost directly to most the stupid stuff Mavs fans have to say.

Is it reduntant? Maybe. But it still applies. :D



San Antonio - 4
Dallas - 0


Just keep score.

Bro--check it out. I've seen the trophies. I'm well aware how many trophies the Spurs (read: not you, not him) have. I'm also well aware as to how many the Mavs have.

What's humorous is the implication that such things (which, by the way, none of us here directly participated in obtaining) give Spurs fan homeboy some ultimate trump card in basketball discussion.

There's something infinitely rich about a Spurs fan who repeatedly says "Mav fan can't talk--he has zero championships". If I talk anyway, what the hell are you gonna do about it?

[meta2007]

The spurs need fresh blood! :madrun

[bdictjames]

Not the end of the world though.
Exactly.

2-point loss. More importantly Barry's back.

[ShoogarBear]

I still believe that the Spurs can make it out of the first round.:lmao

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Pop wasn't at all frustrated with it. Maybe it was intended. I thought Manu should have drived though, or kicked it because basically it was a 1-on-3 play.

I would have to watch it again but I don't think manu had enough time to drive to the basket. I think he got to the jumper in the nick of time. but as i said i have to watch it again.

[DubMcDub]

Spurs 4

Mavs chockers 0

You said it yourself you only come in here to troll when Spurs lose so why should Spurs fans treat you with any respect. You'll get plenty of ring talk buddy if you only want to talk shit.

Never said that. I'm here for 15-20 minutes every few days for various reasons. Sometimes I engage in intelligent dialog with intelligent Spurs fans, which I enjoy. It's a rarity, but it happens.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Never said that. I'm here for 15-20 minutes every few days for various reasons. Sometimes I engage in intelligent dialog with intelligent Spurs fans, which I enjoy. It's a rarity, but it happens.


I knew you'd miss me :p:

[m33p0]

Pop wasn't at all frustrated with it. Maybe it was intended. I thought Manu should have drived though, or kicked it because basically it was a 1-on-3 play.
:tu
pop never calls a timeout to setup a potentially game-winning play in the regular season. he knows he has a team of veteran players that have won championships. he wants his guys to sort things out on their own. that said, i still wish manu called a timeout to set up the play. still, gotta love his guts.

[spurscenter]

The spurs need fresh blood! :madrun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PLWvSqkDAU

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Never said that. I'm here for 15-20 minutes every few days for various reasons. Sometimes I engage in intelligent dialog with intelligent Spurs fans, which I enjoy. It's a rarity, but it happens.

I might be your type as long as you don't troll the forums every time the spurs lose... other than that I'll toss you to the lions to get raped.

[DubMcDub]

I knew you'd miss me :p:

You're definitely the cream of the crop as far as that goes. And I'd have to throw td21mvp (or whatever his name is) and 1-2 others into the hat as well.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Bro--check it out. I've seen the trophies. I'm well aware how many trophies the Spurs (read: not you, not him) have. I'm also well aware as to how many the Mavs have.

What's humorous is the implication that such things (which, by the way, none of us here directly participated in obtaining) give Spurs fan homeboy some ultimate trump card in basketball discussion.

There's something infinitely rich about a Spurs fan who repeatedly says "Mav fan can't talk--he has zero championships". If I talk anyway, what the hell are you gonna do about it?

You can talk all you want.

But don't dismiss 4 championship with a lame "YOU didn't win any rings, THEY did".


You're point is just....stupid. Why do the Spurs have a big parade after championships to thank the fans? Why are the Spurs such a big part of the community? It's because the Fans are a HUGE part of what the Spurs do.

But I guess you, being a Mavs fan, wouldn't know much about that. You know, parades, and all.




P.S - Yes, any fan that only uses the 'count the rings' argument is retarded. But equally retarded is the other fan whose only response is 'durrrr you dont have any of the rings, they do'.

[bdictjames]

I would have to watch it again but I don't think manu had enough time to drive to the basket. I think he got to the jumper in the nick of time. but as i said i have to watch it again.
It was about 5 seconds I think to run the whole court. He had about 1 second to drive to the basket, but maybe Manu thought it was for the best. Bad shot though, maybe only Kobe could have pulled that one.

[loveforthegame]

That was some awful officiating. The Spurs were attacking but couldn't buy a call whereas the Cavs whether attacking or on jumpers were getting the calls.

Now it wasn't all on the refs as the Spurs went through stretches where they were not passing the ball. Pop even commented on how the ball movement for the last month hasn't been there at all.

The big 3 did their thing though at times they turned it over or forced the issue too much.

Nothing out of Elson, Bonner, Oberto, or Vaughn.

Udoka was ok and should at least provide some rest for Bowen. Obviously he's not going to guard guys like Baron, Lebron, Howard like Bowen does but it's nice having him for an option to throw out there.

I knew Finley would struggle with the return of Barry. Pop's really messed with his minutes though. Instead of sitting him around the 6 minute mark he's pulling at the 7 minute mark in the 1st quarter and in the 3rd pulling him at the 10 minute mark. Not to mention his shot attempts/touches are going down. Thankfully he's not pouting about it.

It was good to see Barry out there again. A few mistakes but his first game back after injury it's to be expected.

[ChumpDumper]

Hey, I rented a car in San Antonio -- those rings are mine as much as anyone else's.

[bdictjames]

You can talk all you want.

But don't dismiss 4 championship with a lame "YOU didn't win any rings, THEY did".


You're point is just....stupid. Why do the Spurs have a big parade after championships to thank the fans? Why are the Spurs such a big part of the community? It's because the Fans are a HUGE part of what the Spurs do.

But I guess you, being a Mavs fan, wouldn't know much about that. You know, parades, and all.




P.S - Yes, any fan that only uses the 'count the rings' argument is retarded. But equally retarded is the other fan whose only response is 'durrrr you dont have any of the rings, they do'.
NEVER LET THEM INSULT YOUR FANHOOD. :lol

[Tek_XX]

Never said that. I'm here for 15-20 minutes every few days for various reasons. Sometimes I engage in intelligent dialog with intelligent Spurs fans, which I enjoy. It's a rarity, but it happens.

Then don't say "why else would i come on here"

Bro--check it

Spurs organisation, coach, staff and players 4

Avery, Cuban, Dirk 0

feel better.

[carina_gino20]

Then don't say "why else would i come on here"

Bro--check it

Spurs organisation, coach, staff and players 4

Avery, Cuban, Dirk 0

feel better.

at least Avery has one....with the Spurs. :lol

[Please_dont_ban_me]

NEVER LET THEM INSULT YOUR FANHOOD. :lol

:elephant

[ChumpDumper]

I saw the first qtr only, then I had to leave.
Good move.

[m33p0]

It was about 5 seconds I think to run the whole court. He had about 1 second to drive to the basket, but maybe Manu thought it was for the best. Bad shot though, maybe only Kobe could have pulled that one.
he was hitting his shots all game long. and 5 seconds is a lot of time to set up a play.

[td4mvp21]

You're definitely the cream of the crop as far as that goes. And I'd have to throw td21mvp (or whatever his name is) and 1-2 others into the hat as well.

His name is td4mvp21

[DubMcDub]

You can talk all you want.

But don't dismiss 4 championship with a lame "YOU didn't win any rings, THEY did".


You're point is just....stupid. Why do the Spurs have a big parade after championships to thank the fans? Why are the Spurs such a big part of the community? It's because the Fans are a HUGE part of what the Spurs do.

But I guess you, being a Mavs fan, wouldn't know much about that. You know, parades, and all.




P.S - Yes, any fan that only uses the 'count the rings' argument is retarded. But equally retarded is the other fan whose only response is 'durrrr you dont have any of the rings, they do'.

Still don't think you're getting it man. Maybe you should go back and actually examine the comment that made me say that. Fans have every right to be proud, but if you say "You can't talk until you win one", I'm gonna call out that bullshit every single time. I'll talk if I want, and guess what--I'll do it more intelligently than most of the crew on here.

Frankly, one of the most interesting things to me is seeing how quickly 75% of Spurs fans go to that as a response to anything a Mavs fan says. Anything.

[DubMcDub]

His name is td4mvp21

There it is. Sorry bout that. I didn't wanna go look it up.

[DubMcDub]

Edit *double post*

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Still don't think you're getting it man. Maybe you should go back and actually examine the comment that made me say that. Fans have every right to be proud, but if you say "You can't talk until you win one", I'm gonna call out that bullshit every single time. I'll talk if I want, and guess what--I'll do it more intelligently than most of the crew on here.

Frankly, one of the most interesting things to me is seeing how quickly 75% of Spurs fans go to that as a response to anything a Mavs fan says. Anything.

Alright, I'll stop being interesting then.

[TampaDude]

It was a good shot by Manu...it just didn't fall...oh, well...it shouldn't have had to come down to a last-second shot like that, anyway...the Spurs should have won this one by 10 points. No energy at all until the end of the 3rd quarter and way too many stupid mistakes.

[SpursDynasty]

LeBron James and Daniel Gibson are flukes.

[DubMcDub]

LeBron James and Daniel Gibson are flukes.

I'm also gonna go ahead and throw this guy into the hat of "best Spurs fan posters to deal with". Not because he actually offers anything substantial on the surface, but I'm so thoroughly convinced it's all a bit that I think he might actually be the smartest one on here.

[Hemotivo]

Rebounds!

[bdictjames]

LeBron James and Daniel Gibson are flukes.
This shit is so last season.

[greens]

Manu choked.

Call a time out.



One of the announcers during the game had said that Manu was given the instructions from Pop to not call a time out...but instead to just go ahead...which is what he did...

I think the bigger problem was not that TP missed those FTs, it was that he went in and tried to get fouled in the first place when there was barely any time left, knowing that he's not a high percentage FT shooter...I think in this case it would have been better for Manu to try to get fouled, since he is known for clutch FT shooting especially and is who Pop wants to shoot FT in crunch time...Plus, Manu had 31pts already...So I think he should have went in at that time, and did something, either make a shot or get fouled...

However, I still don't think TP should be blamed for this loss. In my opinion, one player cannot be the cause of a team loss, when a team losses, there are other players who didn't step up/made mistakes/etc...

[TampaDude]

January...yawn... :sleep

[Hemotivo]

One of the announcers during the game had said that Manu was given the instructions from Pop to not call a time out...but instead to just go ahead...which is what he did...

I think the bigger problem was not that TP missed those FTs, it was that he went in and tried to get fouled in the first place when there was barely any time left, knowing that he's not a high percentage FT shooter...I think in this case it would have been better for Manu to try to get fouled, since he is known for clutch FT shooting especially and is who Pop wants to shoot FT in crunch time...Plus, Manu had 31pts already...So I think he should have went in at that time, and did something, either make a shot or get fouled...

However, I still don't think TP should be blamed for this loss. In my opinion, one player cannot be the cause of a team loss, when a team losses, there are other players who didn't step up/made mistakes/etc...
:clap

[bigfundamental21]

We did not deserve to win this game after we played poorly again for most of the game. We started out well in the first and played with more urgency in the fourth. But as has been said, this team needs to put together effort for the full 48. And I am really tired of digging a whole and trying to fight our way back. No matter who you are playing, you cannot always depend on a come from behind win.

While everyone is making a big deal about the WC standings right now, I honestly have to say... who cares? When teams can move up and down drastically with one loss or one win, why be happy or upset about your team's ranking. IT IS JANUARY PEOPLE! Things can change a lot between now and April. And we all know that you don't necessarily have to be the number one seed to win the whole thing. It's more about which teams are playing well come April.

[SpursDynasty]

Why is this whole thread acting like we MUST win a regular season game. We don't have to win shit, lol.

Think of how hard it is to care about going full blast during the regular season when you've won three out of the last five.

As long as we get IN the playoffs, we're fine.

[greens]

:clap


Thanks!
:)

[FlatMan]

Fail.

Remember how I went on all the cav boards after the Spurs swept and told you guys how it happened?

I've never even seen your name before, so no.

Great response though. Really, you add tons to the conversation.

[ChumpDumper]

I've never even seen your name before, so no.
http://www.contracosta.edu/library/clics/chapters/Ch7/graphics/Target.jpg

[Hemotivo]

:lol

[FlatMan]

http://www.contracosta.edu/library/clics/chapters/Ch7/graphics/Target.jpg


I guess you missed the sarcasm...

[ChumpDumper]

I guess you missed the sarcasm...Where?

[m33p0]

One of the announcers during the game had said that Manu was given the instructions from Pop to not call a time out...but instead to just go ahead...which is what he did...


oh, i see. thanks for the heads up.

[Budkin]

As soon as we stop playing so lethargically we will start kicking teams asses. SPAM is coming folks and it's going to be pretty. Oh so pretty!

[boutons_]

To go 60 - 22, the Spurs will have to do 35 - 10 the rest of the way.

Spurs are now on pace 55 - 27.

[Punkkboy44]

Predicted rodeo road trip record...below .500...agree???

[LEONARD]

LeBron is such a fluke and wasted draft pick...

[m33p0]

Predicted rodeo road trip record...below .500...agree???
is it an even number of games? if it is, .500 exactly. and they'll be rumping the competition on the back end.