Hey, Can the Spurs Beat the F'n Sonics? - Game Blog

[Ghost Writer]

Anyone have their doubts at this point?

It sucks getting old, huh?

[ancestron]

What is disconcerting is that we'll all be really happy for them beating a scrub team like the Sonics.

[ancestron]

that is, if they do beat them

[Dingle Barry]

L

[SAGambler]

What is disconcerting is that we'll all be really happy for them beating a scrub team like the Sonics.

We'll have another "flip is switched" thread.
:blah

I still think though if we come out of this road trip 5-4 or better, we still aren't in that bad of shape.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm cool with more losses. They'll do more to spark a trade.

[SAGambler]

Anyone have their doubts at this point?

It sucks getting old, huh?

There are only 5 teams in the league that have as many or more wins than the Spurs have right now.

We aren't the whipping boy yet, old or not. I understand it seems like we are, but time will tell.

[tav1]

I'm cool with more losses. They'll do more to spark a trade.


Absolutely. Let em lose a couple more! This current team is not going to repeat. It'll be a tall order to work new guys into the mix, but I like those odds better than rolling with what we've got.

[tav1]

There are only 5 teams in the league that have as many or more wins than the Spurs have right now.

We aren't the whipping boy yet, old or not. I understand it seems like we are, but time will tell.

When was the last time we beat a team with a winning record? The writings on the wall, and it aint that hard to read.

[Ghost Writer]

You guys think we can make a trade, let alone an in-season deal?

When's the last in-season trade that the Spurs have made?

When's the last good trade that the Spurs have made?


Questions.

[ChumpDumper]

Trading this season should actually be slightly easier for the Spurs since there isn't they aren't limited to taking back expiring contracts as they were in the past.

[baseline bum]

You guys think we can make a trade, let alone an in-season deal?

When's the last in-season trade that the Spurs have made?

When's the last good trade that the Spurs have made?


Questions.

Rose for Mohammed was pretty good in '05. It would have been nice to have '03 Rose in the '06 Dallas series, but I'm not so sure '05 Rose would have helped a lot.

[Texas_Ranger]

Spurs should kick their ass! But on the end it will be a win by 2 points or something like that.

[Ghost Writer]

Careful, baseline.

That was actually Malik Rose and conditional first-round draft picks in 2005 and 2006.

Wanna re-think that?

[Budkin]

I think we'll pull it out but it'll be close ala the Miami game.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

I'm calling it a "Spurs officially hit bottom" loss.

I hope I'm wrong, but I predict with my head and my gut, not my heart.

[greyforest]

i predict an uninspiring victory tonight and a huge loss possible blowout on thursday


PROVE ME WRONG SPURS

[T Park]

That was actually Malik Rose and conditional first-round draft picks in 2005 and 2006.

Wanna re-think that?


Wanna rethink the ring that came with it? No not really.

[boutons_]

Yeah, the Spurs can lose to the Sonics, who are horrible, 10 straight losses, but they know the Spurs are playing horribly, and old guys on the 2nd of B2B.

If the Spurs keep it close at the end, it could be a very dangerous.

[txstr1986]

God I hope so...

[timvp]

I was going to start a game blog but this pretty much summed up the situation.

The Spurs need this win.

[FromWayDowntown]

Careful, baseline.

That was actually Malik Rose and conditional first-round draft picks in 2005 and 2006.

Wanna re-think that?

Remember baseline, that if you don't make that deal, Rasho Nesterovic is the starting center for the Spurs entering the 2005 Playoffs.

[duncan228]

:lol

Great game blog title.

I think they play with heart tonight. The Hornets loss was nothing short of embarrassing, the loss last night was frustrating. I expect Duncan to come out with fire.

[milkyway21]

Remember the first time we met Durant? wow:wow we won but he gave a little scare on that one. This one is hard to stop, can rbd and can shoot 3s :oops

the Spurs is now back to losing to winning teams. This one lost 14 straight-they can beat this one.

just don't get over confident.

BTW, our 3-pt shooting sucks in the last 2 games:hitit

[GrandeDavid]

I'm posting this from the Admiral's Club at Sao Paulo International Airport (Guarulhos) and I arrive in San Antonio tomorrow morning. That's when the Spurs turn it around. To answer your question, not only will they win tonight, but they'll go 7-2 on this roadie.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

What channel is the game supposed to be on? It's not showing up on my TV guide.

[milkyway21]

I'm posting this from the Admiral's Club at Sao Paulo International Airport (Guarulhos) and I arrive in San Antonio tomorrow morning. That's when the Spurs turn it around. To answer your question, not only will they win tonight, but they'll go 7-2 on this roadie.you will be in San Antonio but the Spurs will be on the road...

[GrandeDavid]

you will be in San Antonio but the Spurs will be on the road...

But I hope to bring good tidings.

[atxrocker]

i expect the spurs to easily win this game

[milkyway21]

But I hope to bring good tidings.I hope so :angel

I respect Durant but, I hate Wally Sczerbiak. :pctoss

Beat them Spurs!!! :flag:

[spursrocksocks]

Im drinking Red Rocket Ale for Bonner super strength tonight http://www.bierkraft.com/ProductImages/bearrepublicredrocket22oz.jpg

[twincam]

well from the way they've been playing as of late. It might end up going down to the wire. They have not shown us Spurs' basketball...just .500 basketball and being just good enough to win against those teams

[milkyway21]

Sonics: 9-35, 14 losing streak...
you think P.J.'s job is secure?

[Don Quixote]

Given (a) they played last night and (b) they way they've played since mid-Dec., I'm not optimistic about the Silver & Black's chances for a convincing victory tonight.

However, they're playing a pretty crappy team tonight, and should manage to eke out a close win. Spurs by 2.

[boutons_]

'you think P.J.'s job is secure'

yeah, Rashard and RayRay leaving didn't help. Were those leaving his responsibility?

and it's not PJ's fault his Rookie of the Year got a bum knee.

[milkyway21]

Earl Watson is ave 8.5 pts, 2.5 rds and 6.3assts. but he thinks he's going to get traded before deadline.

[lefty]

Spurs 247

Sonics 35 (all by Durant)

[Chris]

Pop is gonna lay an egg for his good friend P.J. Besides, who better to exploit our weaknesses than a former Spur's assistant coach? This win won't be easy.

[himat]

The Spurs are doing fine against the lower tier teams, but it's the upper teams that they are losing to. The Spurs, so far, have not had the execution edge that we have seen for quite a while. I never would have guessed that the Spurs would have some chance of missing the playoffs. I don't think the struggle will last that long, but we might see the Spurs without HCA in the first round of the playoffs if this holds up.

[Ice009]

Spurs need to smash these guys. NO EXCUSES.

Freaking Boston right now are up 33 on Miami with out Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, Pierce only has like 7 points. That kinda shows how bad our role players have been this season. It's time to smash the weak teams for once instead of playing down to their level and barely squeaking out a win.

Start Udoka, play some freaking defense and let's destroy a team for once.

[byrontx]

As problem as Bottemtooth, where the heck is the game?

[sprrs]

What channel is the game supposed to be on? It's not showing up on my TV guide.

Spurs.com says Kens5....but yeah I can't find it listed either

[ClingingMars]

Easy win. Durant takes too many shots, pads his stats but costs his team wins.

-Mars

[Kathyladora]

Don't know if it's been posted, but no Tony tonight?

[ricketts]

hes listed as a probabale starter on spurs.com game notes.

[loveforthegame]

SA Express and the AP has Parker out for tonight.

[Kathyladora]

WOAI just reported he's definitely sitting.
Sounds like he's going to be out for a few games.

[sprrs]

TP officially out

[twincam]

tony needs his rest.

[SuperManu!!!]

Do you know is someone is broadcasting the game? if so, pleas PM me. Thanks!!!

[Ice009]

What's happening. Just started watching it and the commentator is talking about Manu at point???

Did the Spurs shut Parker down?

[duncan228]

Sonics call on League Pass.
I like Kevin Calabro. You can close your eyes and not miss a play. He's pretty fair in his call. He may be one of my most tolerated oppenent callers.

[milkyway21]

we almost lost to Heat, won by a mere pt, and Boston sans KG and Allen are kicking their ass!@ out! And I thought Boston has the weaker bench early in the season.

bad:lol

[duncan228]

I'm glad Parker is out.
Let's see if some rest will help him heal enough for the push to the playoffs.

[Cry Havoc]

Wow, Manu to start!

[Cry Havoc]

Oberto drills a 15 footer.

[Cry Havoc]

Sonics answer, 4-4.

Manu good drive but the shot rimmed out.

[Cherry]

Manu start 2pts

[Cry Havoc]

Ugggggh.

Durant just shot right over Fabs.

[Cry Havoc]

Duncan PRETTY feed to Fabs.

[duncan228]

Spurs fans there, nice cheers going up when we hit.

[Cry Havoc]

Duncan from 18! Bang! 8-6.

[Otaku]

How I missed that "start of the game --> ball to manu --> 2 fast points"... now it's back!!

[Cry Havoc]

Manu just SWATTED Green under the hoop.

[Cry Havoc]

MANU!!!!! From 20 feet!

[Cry Havoc]

Durant buries a 3. 10-9.

[Cry Havoc]

Bowen from the TOP OF THE KEY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

12-9 spurs!

[Cry Havoc]

"Let's give Bruce Bowen some credit for improving as an offensive player"

I swear, the announcer just said that.....

[TampaDude]

Is this game on SopCast???

[Cry Havoc]

FABS! O-board swatted to Manu for THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

Hitting everything right now!

[loveforthegame]

Great start but I'm worried about the bench coming in.

[Cry Havoc]

Tampa, you're lit up.

[Otaku]

"Let's give Bruce Bowen some credit for improving as an offensive player"

I swear, the announcer just said that.....


ROFLMAO!!!



BTW, Manu is HOTTTTTT

[Cry Havoc]

17-11 right now. Just a little over halfway through the first. Spurs dominating on offense, for once.

[ricketts]

glad to see TP resting.

[ducks]

manu starts and tp sits
2 new starters tonight

[SuperManu!!!]

Is this game on SopCast???

Don't know, looking also for someone who is broadcasting the game but i don't find anyone :depressed

[Otaku]

Is this game on SopCast???


- link removed -

[bigfundamental21]

I like the flow so far.

Just wondering who the back up point will be since Manu started.

[Cry Havoc]

Otaku, do NOT link on the open forums.

[ducks]

You Can Not Post That^^^^^

[Cry Havoc]

Our defensive rotations still SUCK.

[Cry Havoc]

Duncan is freaking ON. All his shots are close or in. Turnaround jumper is good.

[ClingingMars]

It doesn't work anyway, don't get pissed fellas.

-Mars

[e20dylan]

it doesnt work. does someone have a working link

[Cry Havoc]

Horry with a good O board.

Oh my fucking god, they just hit duncan ON THE ELBOW, hit him so hard the ball didn't even leave his hands, and no foul called.

[bonesinaz]

Otaku
Awesome. Thanks!

[Cry Havoc]

Good D. 19-15.

[boutons_]

Spurs have gone cold at end of 1st qtr

[Cry Havoc]

Sonics fouling on EVERY SINGLE PLAY.

4 o-boards that shot for Sonics, no points on the possession.

[ClingingMars]

oooo ITS ON ESPN 2!!!!!! LIVE LOOK IN

-Mars

[TDfan2007]

Tim getting hacked like a ragdoll out there but no calls...

[ClingingMars]

duncannnn

-Mars

[Cry Havoc]

it looks like the refs are letting them play tonight. At least there not calling fouls on either side.

We'll see about that.

So far, the Spurs haven't been hacking. Yet. Rough play all over though.

[TampaDude]

Tampa, you're lit up.

Thanks!

[Cry Havoc]

Tim getting hacked like a ragdoll out there but no calls...

I don't know if I've ever seen a more obvious call just blown. Duncan got hit right above the elbow on the forearm and it turned his arm 90 degrees sideways. No call. Unreal.

[ClingingMars]

lets just hope the refs are even half as better as last night...last night was some of the worst of the season.

-Mars

[TampaDude]

Spurs getting sloppy over the past few minutes...

[duncan228]

The Sonics always play us rough.
Duncan was beat to shit in the '05 semis and couldn't get a whistle.

[Cry Havoc]

Ime in!

[Cry Havoc]

Manu for TRESSSSSSSSSSS

[ClingingMars]

GINOBILIIIIIII

-Mars

[Otaku]

Manu 3!

[Cry Havoc]

22-17, 1:50 left.

[Cry Havoc]

Oberto drills a 13 footer.

[ClingingMars]

obertooooo

-Mars

[Cry Havoc]

Wally responds. 24-19.

[Otaku]

what great passing!

And Parker is not there.... ironic, isn't it? :P

[Cry Havoc]

Refs are fucking insane. they're just letting both teams take shots at each other.

[ClingingMars]

COME ON HE WAS OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE

jesus what do we have to do to get respect from the refs these days

-Mars

[ducks]

we better not get Manu in foul trouble because it can be a long damn game!
yeah without manu spurs would lose

[loveforthegame]

Not a fan of this lineup but what can you do?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Looks like Manu's gonna get a lot of minutes tonight wiht Parker out. hope it doesn't tire him out

[Cry Havoc]

Vaughn with a (dare I say) SWEET drive.

Luke for 3. :(

[ClingingMars]

sonics defense sucks. but so does ours.

-Mars

[TDfan2007]

Ime misses the wide open J but I'm loving the way he's been playing.

[naico]

who's defending Durant in the first Q?

[ClingingMars]

give the ball to DUNCAN.

-Mars

[ClingingMars]

fuck the defense, 25 to the sonics???

-Mars

[Cry Havoc]

who's defending Durant in the first Q?

Bowen. :oops

[Otaku]

Gonna be a high scoring game it seems... both teams going all-out and no fk'n defense.

[TDfan2007]

WTF? a one point game? hmmm...nice to see how quickly the team goes to hell defensively when Tim comes off the floor

[ducks]

give the ball to DUNCAN.

-Mars
can not blame tp tonight

[ricketts]

COME ON HE WAS OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE

jesus what do we have to do to get respect from the refs these days

-Mars


He was still moving. Both heels were up.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Ugh, When Duncan and Manu are out? :dizzy
Our bench hopefully steps it up. Vaughn's doing his best to do his part, so that's good, I want to see Udoka and Finley make some shots though.

[TampaDude]

Spurs are getting outhustled...they need to lock it down...

[Chris]

Manu was running point there for a while. I wouldn't be surprised to see this quite often during this rodeo road trip.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Spurs are getting outhustled...they need to lock it down...
On the bright side, we're not in a hole for once.

I remember against any team, we'd always play catch up at this point.

[ClingingMars]

can not blame tp tonight

i dont blame TP in general. I blame pop not getting the ball in duncan's hands enough.

-Mars

[Cry Havoc]

5 TOs already.

Sonics up after Wilcox scores.

[ClingingMars]

embarrassing defense

-Mars

[Cry Havoc]

Finley DRILLS a 3.

[Otaku]

Finley 3!! At last!

[mikejones99]

Spurs must send them to their 15th loss in a row, but anyting ispossible even at 20 to 1 odds

[Amarelooms]

If WALLY F'N SZERBIAKKKKKKKKKK stuffs your ass..you should not be in the nba lol

[Cry Havoc]

Oberto is exhausted and wants out. Pop leaves him in. Ugh.

[ClingingMars]

jesus its tough to be a spurs fans right now.

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Robert Horry's release is always in slow motion :lol

too bad he hasn't hit one since last year :depressed

[Cry Havoc]

31-29 Spurs down with ball.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wally is a Spur killer, always has been. Just like NVE used to be...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

run the offense through Oberto :elephant

[loveforthegame]

Oberto having a nice game.

Udoka 0-3.

[Chris]

That lineup was garbage.

[TDfan2007]

Oberto actually playing like he's an NBA player tonight. The rest of the role players...not so much.

[Amarelooms]

Dont yall play the Suns Thursday?

[boutons_]

Spurs shooting worse, Sonics shooting better.

[Otaku]

Oberto actually playing like he's an NBA player tonight. The rest of the role players...not so much.


That's exactly what I like about him. He really plays good when it matters (playoffs mostly).

[picnroll]

That lineup was garbage.
Spurs can't put in a lineup that isn't garbage with either Duncan or Manu on the bench.

[Cry Havoc]

Bonner DRIVING to the hoop?

[Amarelooms]

Ouch Duncan on a poster

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Even though Seattle's record is bad, they still put up a challenge from every game I've seen, i like the scrappiness of their players.

[Cry Havoc]

bonner a RUNNING LEFT HAND LAY-IN!

[TDfan2007]

Get the ball inside plz.

[Cry Havoc]

Oh MANU with a sick cross-over bank shot.

[Cry Havoc]

Spurs playing much better defense. 36-35 Spurs.

[ClingingMars]

refs are bullshitting us again

-Mars

[boutons_]

No Tony for the Suns game. These Spurs won't have a chance.

[duncan228]

Dont yall play the Suns Thursday?

Yes.

[Joe Schmoogins]

It's going to be really important for Finley and Udoka to pick up some of Paker's scoring load while he's out.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

No Tony for the Suns game. These Spurs won't have a chance.
yeah, unless ...yeah, I don't think we can. :lol

Plus no Barry.

[milkyway21]

yucks, we're supposed to be ahead of this team by 15-20 pts:lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Last time we played Sonics, Wally had 21 pts in a Q or something.

[ducks]

yeah, unless ...yeah, I don't think we can. :lol

Plus no Barry.
spurs will win ime is going to shut down marion
bowen is going to shut down nash

[Cry Havoc]

Woohoo!




3000 posts for me!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Tim-Manu, Two man game tonight. :clap

[TDfan2007]

Man, Tim is getting robbed tonight.

[ClingingMars]

Suns are one of the few elite teams that we can surprise w/o parker because of the way they play. if manu and co will get out and run the break effectively.

-Mars

[greens]

No Tony for the Suns game. These Spurs won't have a chance.


For sure, no Tony during the Suns game?

TD/Manu will have to have to score a lot of pts, while Bruce/Ime will have defend the Suns players...

[Cry Havoc]

Holy crap, vaughn just got completely ran over... how the hell is that a block.

[loveforthegame]

Thank goodness for Ginobli cause Duncan is 2-7 and Udoka is 0-4.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Delonte West is NBA ALL-UGLY team.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I hope the Bench is afarid to shoot the three now

[Cry Havoc]

Fouls: Spurs 13, Sonics 4. :lmao

[TDfan2007]

looks like it's going to be one of those days for Tim...:(

[ClingingMars]

anytime we wanna wake up and kill this team, it would be great.

-Mars

[Cry Havoc]

Fuck this. i don't care anymore. Duncan is getting MAULED.

[ClingingMars]

nice to see bonner on the court

-Mars

[ClingingMars]

we're making them look like allstars

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Seattle's best bench in the league

[Ice009]

Spurs bench outscored 16-6.

WOW how bad is our bench? If you take Manu off of it is it the worst bench in the entire NBA?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Thank goodness for Ginobli cause Duncan is 2-7 and Udoka is 0-4.
Duncan will round out, he's not getting any calls so far in the paint, the refs are swallowing their whistle tonight.

[boutons_]

mediocre game from Spurs, watch the Sonics spurt in crunch time and steal it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

yucks, we're supposed to be ahead of this team by 15-20 pts:lol

If January teaches us anything it's that there is no "supposed to" with this team any more - everything is day-to-day.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Spurs bench outscored 16-6.

WOW how bad is our bench? If you take Manu off of it is it the worst bench in the entire NBA?
:lol

I remember in the beginning of the season, when we were really destroying teams, fans were saying "their/our second unit could be starters"

What happened to that brilliance??

[Radiosparks]

Two man game Manu and Timmy. It would be nice to have more of that.

[ducks]

2 bench players were starters tonight
that is what happened to our bench!

[Radiosparks]

Nice work between Manu and Timmy.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I never get sick of Duncan's game.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

fuck this when Parker comes back Manu needs to be the back up point guard!!!!
Parker mini shooting guard?

[ClingingMars]

last time i predicted a 10-0 run out of the half was the lakers game, and it was actually 14-0.

I say 5-0 outta the lockroom.

-Mars

[Budkin]

Sweet Dunk by Petro!

[Otaku]

Parker mini shooting guard?

Lol, if parker played SG he would take more shots than Kobe :P

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

48-46 eh, no biggie Better halfs than most. Also our offense is "adequate" for once. FG 45.3 percent, not teh best, but at least it's not 40 :lol

Our third quarter jets will quiet the crowd

[milkyway21]

thank you for the Spurs 3s are now starting to fall :angel

It seems Watson is doing a better job than Ridnour. Why there are still rumors about a trade?

[Ice009]

Wow way to get the crowd fired up to end the half Spurs. Not good at all from the Spurs. Let's go guys!

[milkyway21]

Boy Manu and TIm play well together!as always.

[Budkin]

Wow way to get the crowd fired up to end the half Spurs. Not good at all from the Spurs. Let's go guys!

That was just a sweet block and a great putback dunk... not much you can do there.

[TampaDude]

last time i predicted a 10-0 run out of the half was the lakers game, and it was actually 14-0.

I say 5-0 outta the lockroom.

-Mars

The Spurs will blow it open in the 3rd quarter... :toast

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

as always.
They're best FWENDS!! :elephant

[ploto]

2 bench players were starters tonight
that is what happened to our bench!
But one starter came off the bench....

[ClingingMars]

The Spurs will blow it open in the 3rd quarter... :toast

just stating what i think the opening run will be...and jesus we thought we're bad, the lakers are currently losing the KNICKS.

-Mars

[Louie Vega]

Fouls: Spurs 13, Sonics 4. :lmao



This is actually a pretty good sign for the Spurs. No ref has the balls to leave the foul count as lopsided as it is now so when these refs do even it out it will be in the Spurs favor. The Spurs should be able to do whatever they want the second half.

[milkyway21]

They're best FWENDS!! :elephantyap, ManuTim_best of Fwiendz :lmao

[ploto]

For some reason people seem to forget that Kurt Thomas goes a good job guarding Tim Duncan.

Did you notice how much the Sonics attcked the paint- guess that tells you what PJ thinks of Oberto and Bonner and Horry's interior defense these days.

[ploto]

This is actually a pretty good sign for the Spurs. No ref has the balls to leave the foul count as lopsided as it is now so when these refs do even it out it will be in the Spurs favor. The Spurs should be able to do whatever they want the second half.
Sonics are attacking and getting the foul calls. Pretty simple.

[ClingingMars]

Fab is looking good, i like how we're fighting despite getting fucked by the refs

-Mars

[ClingingMars]

hey kurt thomas, remember when you tried to defend duncan last year? well now you don't have stoudamire to cover your ass.

-Mars

[ChumpDumper]

Where are you guys getting these foul numbers?

[ClingingMars]

For some reason people seem to forget that Kurt Thomas goes a good job guarding Tim Duncan.

nope, he was only effective with the Suns because of Stoudamire's shotblocking ability

-Mars

[TDfan2007]

Tim is seriously not getting anything from these rims...

[ClingingMars]

bowen with the ball = yikessss

-Mars

[Otaku]

9-2 run in the 3rd XD

[milkyway21]

Fab is looking good, i like how we're fighting despite getting fucked by the refs

-Marsi hope Ime would keep his mouth shut when he's on the floor esp when he's within the refs earshot :lol

whoa! Duncan now leading in pts./another double-double :greedy

[ducks]

duncan taking over 15 of lat 20 points

[TampaDude]

just stating what i think the opening run will be...and jesus we thought we're bad, the lakers are currently losing the KNICKS.

-Mars

Keep calling 'em, Mars...9-2 Spurs run to open the 3rd... :toast

[ClingingMars]

i hope Ime would keep his mouth shut when he's on the floor esp when he's within the refs earshot :lol

whoa! Duncan now leading in pts./another double-double :greedy

the tech was bs last night, but im sure he'll be careful to lower his voice next time.

-Mars

[ClingingMars]

Keep calling 'em, Mars...9-2 Spurs run to open the 3rd... :toast

I was close ;) I must be a good luck charm coming out of the half.

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

nope, he was only effective with the Suns because of Stoudamire's shotblocking ability

-Mars
I remember they WANTED to think Thomas a good defender on Duncan, It usually was a series of Duncan 6-1 advantage for every play over Thomas. Duncan had too many moves for Thomas to remain a one on one defender on Tim in the playoffs. Thomas picked up like several early fouls in that series.

[ClingingMars]

defense is getting better, sonics shooting 39%

-Mars

[ClingingMars]

I remember they WANTED to think Thomas a good defender on Duncan, It usually was a series of Duncan 6-1 advantage for every play over Thomas. Duncan had too many moves for Thomas to remain a one on one defender on Tim in the playoffs. Thomas picked up like several early fouls in that series.

he was an average defender, however definately the best post defender on the Suns, so logically he was assigned to Duncan. Having AS behind you sure helps.

-Mars

[loveforthegame]

No wonder our bench hasn't scored much. They've only taken 10 shots.

Udoka 0-4
Finley 1-3
Horry 0-1
Bonner 1-2

[ClingingMars]

GINOBILIIIIIIIIIII

-Mars

[Radiosparks]

Manu!!!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:wow Manu

[naico]

i hope Ime would keep his mouth shut when he's on the floor esp when he's within the refs earshot :lol

whoa! Duncan now leading in pts./another double-double :greedy

Not yet

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Thomas is flopping all over the place

[Otaku]

Not yet

19-10

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Vaughn's making up for Parker's spot pretty well. He's proving that he can make the Spurs fans very comfortable with him, just like in last year's playoffs.

[TampaDude]

Spurs looking good so far in the 3rd...8-10 points is not enough, though...gotta stretch it out a bit...I'll feel more comfortable if the Spurs can up their lead to 15 or so.

[naico]

Thomas is mental..Remember him always banging his head against everything when he gets frustrated..Has he done it this game?lol

[ClingingMars]

Vaughn's making up for Parker's spot pretty well. He's proving that he can make the Spurs fans very comfortable with him, just like in last year's playoffs.

ill feel better with stoudamire tbh, but vaughn is giving his all

-Mars

[loveforthegame]

What's Udoka done tonight? 0-4 shooting, 1 assist, no rebounds, and a turnover.

[ClingingMars]

lack of turnovers on our side is a good sign

-Mars

[milkyway21]

TD double-double again.

Duncan is actually ave. 11.1 rbds this season already. Ahead to KG's 9.9 rbds/game. :tu
and

ahead in pts.too.

TD 19.5 to KG's 19.2 :tu again.
and in blocks, as always.

[ClingingMars]

What's Udoka done tonight? 0-4 shooting, 1 rebound, and a turnover.

the bs techincal musta shook him up mentally

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Bowen's fucking up...

[Otaku]

Speaking about TOs...

[Ice009]

Spurs coming undone here. COME ON steady it Spurs this is NOT Spurs balll. BE COOL keep your poise.

[ClingingMars]

come on spurs PUT 'EM AWAY!!!

-Mars

[TDfan2007]

Tim getting hacked...again...

[Cry Havoc]

Fuck.

These.

Refs.

[ClingingMars]

duncan getting mugged in washington state

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Refs need to make those calls. Duncan's pissed.

[naico]

Man these refs are tryin' to fuck up Duncans game

[loveforthegame]

Finley must be feeling good about himself.

[Radiosparks]

Wow! Did you see that slap on Duncan's wrist? WTF refs?

[duncan228]

Duncan not at all pleased.
It's going to be fun watching him in the fourth.

[ClingingMars]

oh fuck

-Mars

[naico]

WTF? Sonics makin' a run

[TDfan2007]

Manu has been a beast, let's see if he can keep it up because it looks like Tim's letting the physicality of the game get to him again.