Spurs vs. Bobcats Feb. 19 - Game Blog

[BonnerDynasty]

Let's trade Parker!

[MagnusKrauss]

was that a manu tres????

[duncan228]

All going to go the Spurs way now...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Hello, Spurs!

They've awoken. The Bobcats, still hibernating...

[Spurs Brazil]

Damon 333333333333333333333

Spurs up 10

[remingtonbo2001]

I haven't decided yet.
But I like Shagia's answer. :)

:lol That was too funny.

[loveforthegame]

Stoudamire!!

[MagnusKrauss]

or was it damon? damn watching boxscores aint no fun at all.....

[Mister Sinister]

I haven't decided yet.
But I like Shagia's answer. :)
Aww. ^_^;

[Kori Ellis]

Did anyone see how Bowen was injured (I am not at the game)? I assume that he got hurt when he fell, but I don't think they said anything. He tried to play thru it and was wincing a lot. I hope it's not that bad.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I like the Spurs as rock stars commercial.
I like it too..

it doesn't get old on me :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, Udoka getting the start?

This shouldn't be surprising I think. When Bruce is having a bad game, why shouldn't Pop use Ime in his stead?

Actually, I argued for this back in January.

[ednobli2]

Nice watching points off of turnovers. Go Spurs Go!!!!

TP in with less than a minute to go.

[Kori Ellis]

This shouldn't be surprising I think. When Bruce is having a bad game, why shouldn't Pop use Ime in his stead?

Actually, I argued for this back in January.

Bruce got hurt in the first half.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Let's trade Parker!

Let's not and say we did...

:rolleyes :lol

[Ice009]

I really thought that when Pop started Vaughn against Boston that was a stupid move. I thought we were playing well in the games leading up to that one with Damon starting. I definitely like Damon starting the second half tonight over Vaughn. GOOD move. Vaughn can be shockingly bad at times, but he definitely has his moments.

[loveforthegame]

I didn't realize Bowen was hurt. Please keep us updated when you learn something. Thanks.

[duncan228]

Kori...I'm not sure.
There were bodies sprawling everywhere for a while there.
They haven't said anything that I've caught.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bruce got hurt in the first half.

Oh, okay, that's not good. What's the word?

I still think Pop should use those two dependent on how they look on the day...

[Spurs Brazil]

Did anyone see how Bowen was injured (I am not at the game)? I assume that he got hurt when he fell, but I don't think they said anything. He tried to play thru it and was wincing a lot. I hope it's not that bad.

Shoening didn't say anything

That's bad news

[loveforthegame]

5-15 from 3pt land.

[Kori Ellis]

I didn't realize Bowen was hurt. Please keep us updated when you learn something. Thanks.

I won't learn anything that you all won't. I'm sitting home the same as you guys.

[ShoogarBear]

Man, Udoka can put up the worst shots at times.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

omg

[Kori Ellis]

Man, Udoka can put up the worst shots at times.

Yeah, he hasn't learned about shot selection yet, which is pretty weird.

[duncan228]

Ouch.
That should piss Manu off.

[SpursFanFirst]

Damn!!!!

[Amarelooms]

Omgggggggggggggg Faciallllllllll

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

J-Rich just shitted on Manu.

[ShoogarBear]

Man, Duncan can make the worst passes at times.

[Amarelooms]

Flopnobli should have been called for a foul

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN TOs

[ClingingMars]

fucking giving the game away again

-Mars

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce is back

[Ice009]

WTF Bruce is HURT???? SHIT. Please post an update when you guys get one. I thought he was benched for poor play. I LOVE Bruce.

[Kori Ellis]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce is back

That's good. Hopefully he can just shake it off.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wow, and Ime's just gone ice-cold.

This is the worst Tim has played since December.

[MagnusKrauss]

shouldn't they just let bruce rest?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Ime has room for improvement

[Kori Ellis]

WTF Bruce is HURT???? SHIT. Please post an update when you guys get one. I thought he was benched for poor play. I LOVE Bruce.

He is back.

[Spurs Brazil]

4TOs in the 3rd quarter

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Manu getting immortalized on youtube for J Rich videos :depressed :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Cats 8-0 run

[ShoogarBear]

Damn, BobcatsDynasty is just waiting in the wings here.

[still.focused]

WTF
Jason Richardson just crammed all on Manu
Guess what goes around comes around
But damn that was NASTY!

[loveforthegame]

Bowen now 0-6.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

No team with Jeff McInnis as PG will ever win a championship.

You can quote me on that.

;)

I'm disappointed no-one thought that was funny... :depressed

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruce 0-7FG

[ShoogarBear]

LOL everytime I see a pass go to a Spur who's wide open and I get excited, and then I realize it's Jacque.

[Kori Ellis]

Bowen now 0-7.

Tim too. :lol

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

this game should be a blowout. our D is fantastic, considering the layoff

[loveforthegame]

Bowen and Duncan are 0-7.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bruce and Tim have been non-entities on O tonight... but Tim's D has been great.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

LOL everytime I see a pass go to a Spur who's wide open and I get excited, and then I realize it's Jacque.
:lol

seriously, I end up screaming "WHY!" when I look at who it is

[Kori Ellis]

Bowen and Duncan are 0-7.

Gerald Wallace too :)

[Ice009]

He is back.

Yeah, I saw that Kori, thanks for the info though.

[Spurs Brazil]

Td 0-8fg

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Tim had that guy in a headlock! sweet

[SpursFanFirst]

What is it about the Bobcats that seem to give the Spurs trouble?
It's a good thing we don't have to see them in the playoffs! :lol

[ShoogarBear]

This game is setting not just basketball, but evolution, back 100 years.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

We're very lucky the Bobcats have no O

[Ice009]

LOL oneof the Bobcats players trying to get Timmy to ride him.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I've never seen Tim look so confused on O... are the doubles coming from odd angles or something?

[Amarelooms]

LOL Duncan

[spursfan09]

Put Tony Parker in!

[Spurs Brazil]

That's UGLY

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

this game has had some hilarous moments. i guess i shouldnt laugh, but did yall see timmy on that last attempt?!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol @ Tim's shot

Sean "What was that??"

[Kori Ellis]

At least I'm smart enough to skip the crappy games and stay home :drunk

[ShoogarBear]

Put Tony Parker in!That's actually a damn good idea.

[Sigz]

lmao, I loved Tims last shot.

"what was THAT?"

lol

[Amarelooms]

Are they playing basketball?

[spursfan09]

These guys are still on vacation. Tony doesn't look too happy on the bench.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That Oberto-Horry-Udoka-Manu-Stoudamire lineup in the first half was the best we've seen tonight.

I think Tim and Bruce need to sit in the corner and do a little self-reflection right now... :lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

this game has had some hilarous moments. i guess i shouldnt laugh, but did yall see timmy on that last attempt?!
It's only funny because we're not losing for some reason

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

At least I'm smart enough to skip the crappy games and stay home :drunk

If everything goes to plan, I will see all 41 games live next season, even the crappy ones. ;)

[duncan228]

Duncan hits. Finally.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ice009]

This could be the worst game of the year and we still lead. Unbelievable.

Maybe the players are trying to play bad so Pop makes a trade cause this is some shocking ball ;).

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Tim's first FG :clap

[Radiosparks]

Nice play!

[duncan228]

Ruff-You headed to SA?

[SpursFanFirst]

If everything goes to plan, I will see all 41 games live next season, even the crappy ones. ;)

What's this plan of yours?

[Ice009]

If everything goes to plan, I will see all 41 games live next season, even the crappy ones. ;)


How is that possible in Australia Ruff?

[Spurs Brazil]

JV layup

Spurs up 6

[Mister Sinister]

Man, I can't wait for the Spurs-Bucks game.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

pretty move by JV

[Radiosparks]

Nice move by JV.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

they're heating up !!

[spursfan09]

Tony Parker- The lost boy.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley J

Spurs up 8

Cats time out

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Fin ! Finally some offense

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That Oberto-Horry-Udoka-Manu-Stoudamire lineup in the first half was the best we've seen tonight.

I think Tim and Bruce need to sit in the corner and do a little self-reflection right now... :lol

Called it again, except Fin for Ime and Jacque for Stoudamire... actually, that's only 60% right... :oops

:D

[Amarelooms]

First team to 70 wins

[MagnusKrauss]

First team to the LOB Trophy wins

[loveforthegame]

Good to see Finley hit some shots off the bench. I wonder if Pop keeps him there or starts him again once Parker returns?

[pad300]

First team to 70 wins

I think you're WRONG. THEY AREN'T GETTING 60!!!

[duncan228]

Ugly game...Ugly shot. :lol

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/2-19.jpg

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Yup, I'm thinking of moving to SA in October for a year - all I need to do is find a job and it'll happen.

I will soon have a Masters in Environment, have experience in administration and teaching, so if you know anyone looking for those sort of skills, drop me a PM... ;)

[Kori Ellis]

Irony about that is Ruff, we are considering moving out of the country.

[Amarelooms]

You know you suck when Jacque freak Vaughn is dominating your ass lol

[duncan228]

Anywhere in particular Kori?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Irony about that is Ruff, we are considering moving out of the country.

Wow, that would be uncool for me but very cool for you!

Where are you thinking?

[Kori Ellis]

Chile.

[Sigz]

lol, Oberto and his flop.

I saw Nazr laughing.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol Sean Elliott "I don't think it's gonna get better until Thursday"

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Chile.

Wow. Do you have relatives or business down there, or just want a complete change of life?

[Ice009]

lol that'd be funny if Kori moved to Australia ;)

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

First team to 70 wins

? who are the chicago bulls?

[boutons_]

After 3 qtrs, we have a .... half-time score.

[Kori Ellis]

Wow. Do you have relatives or business down there, or just want a complete change of life?

LJ's family has property/business there.

[Spurs Brazil]

Oberto from Ime

Spurs up 7

[boutons_]

Tim + Ime + Bruce = 4 of 26 FGA

[CrackheadManu]

Manu is amazing

[Kori Ellis]

Francisco and Bonner no playing time in this crap game. Maybe they are both on a plane out of here on Thursday.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Would you continue to run ST?

[Ice009]

LJ's family has property/business there.


Do they have Spurs coverage over there Kori? If not, are you going to be able to go with out Spurs games?

[CrackheadManu]

I am inside of Manu's inner parts.

[Spurs Brazil]

Finley 3333333333333333333333

Spurs up 8

[loveforthegame]

Finley 3!!

[Ice009]

Michael. Awesome.

[loveforthegame]

Francisco and Bonner no playing time in this crap game. Maybe they are both on a plane out of here on Thursday.

We can hope, right?

[CrackheadManu]

Manu crawled into Finley's inner parts and created a 3 pointer. Manu is inside of popovich

[Kori Ellis]

Do they have Spurs coverage over there Kori? If not, are you going to be able to go with out Spurs games?

I don't know for sure. That's one of the considerations :lol We will probably go vacation for a few weeks there this summer then decide.

[duncan228]

Fuck, this is getting uglier.

[loveforthegame]

Damn. 4 fouls on Ginobli.

[CrackheadManu]

I remember when me and manu did it back i nthe day. IT was exciting

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pop is PISSED.

[Ice009]

Holy Shit Pop And Manu Going At It.

[Behrooz24]

Get That Weak Shit Outa Here^%!@#!(*#!#()

[duncan228]

Duncan pissed.
Monster block. :)

[loveforthegame]

Finley on fire.

[Spurs Brazil]

Do they have Spurs coverage over there Kori? If not, are you going to be able to go with out Spurs games?

I think the same as here in Brazil 7 or 8 games on TV the whole year :depressed

[CrackheadManu]

Manu and Popovich will have make-up sex after the game.

[Mister Sinister]

And yea, Timmeth said ">_< GTFO n00b!"

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

HUUUUUUGE block. Awesome.

[Spurs Brazil]

Another TD block

[ShoogarBear]

Best play of the night.

[loveforthegame]

Bowen joined the party.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce 333333333333333333333333

Spurs up 12

[Kori Ellis]

Man, that was a pretty major argument by Pop with Manu. I wonder what started that.

[Radiosparks]

About time Bowen...I'll take it though.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Vintage Duncan - you can see what he's thinking: "I can't play O tonight, so I sure as hell am not going to let anyone score near the hoop".

Fin has been great.

[MagnusKrauss]

work calls....damn!!

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

I don't know for sure. That's one of the considerations :lol We will probably go vacation for a few weeks there this summer then decide.

Directv has a League Pass in Latin America. They don't show all the games, but around 40 Spurs games live per season. And ESPN Latin America broadcast 2-4 additional random NBA games per week.

One thing you should consider is pollution if you're moving to Santiago. That city is very polluted, it's not a friendly place if you like clean and fresh breathing, lol.

[ShoogarBear]

Francisco and Bonner no playing time in this crap game. Maybe they are both on a plane out of here on Thursday.Tony, too?

[Ice009]

Duncan Awesome Defense. Block Party!

[Kori Ellis]

Directv has a League Pass in Latin America. They don't show all the games, but around 40 Spurs games live per season. And ESPN Latin America broadcast 2-4 additional random NBA games per week.

One thing you should consider is pollution if you're moving to Santiago. That city is very polluted, it's not a friendly place if you like clean and fresh breathing, lol.

It wouldn't be in Santiago. It would be in a rural area.

But anyway, I lived in Los Angeles for 17 years, so I'm used to pollution :lol

[duncan228]

Vintage Duncan...

At his worst he's still something.
He brings it, somehow, someway...

[Radiosparks]

Kori, I've got a site for you if you do move that streams NBA games.

[td4mvp21]

These refs are calling some fucking bullshit...fuck them

[Kori Ellis]

Tony, too?

:lol No. I didn't think Tony was going to play for a couple more games (despite what they said in pre-game).

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Man, that was a pretty major argument by Pop with Manu. I wonder what started that.

They argued before and I'm pretty sure Pop just told him to shut up and play because he didn't want Manu to get a tech after Felton just got one for nothing.

BTW, good luck if you do decide to go to Chile, although for selfish reasons I hope you guys are there if I make it over. :)

[jmard5]

Bowen and Udoka at the same time on the court.

Then add TD. Pure defense!

[ShoogarBear]

Is Udoka going to look like Michael Jackson in a few years?

[Kori Ellis]

They argued before and I'm pretty sure Pop just told him to shut up and play because he didn't want Manu to get a tech after Felton just got one for nothing.


It looked like he told him a lot more than shtup and play. :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

TD block

Damon 33333333333333333333333333

[loveforthegame]

NM. They changed it.

[Mister Sinister]

At his worst he's still something.
He brings it, somehow, someway...
It's because he's Tim-god-damned-Duncan.

[Radiosparks]

hahahahahahaa....nice play....Timmy!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Timmy's erupted

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan credited with 4 blks, I reckon he has more like 7-8 (he had at least 3 in the first Q that I saw).

[td4mvp21]

Only 24 points in the paint??!

[duncan228]

Aggressive Duncan is always good.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Duncan credited with 4 blks, I reckon he has more like 7-8 (he had at least 3 in the first Q that I saw).
yeah, he should have more

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It looked like he told him a lot more than shtup and play. :lol

True. :lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Aggressive Duncan is always good.
I think he lit up after he saw the Pop-Manu altercation, in order to help relieve their minds...

"Guys stop fighting!"

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Wallace 0-9, Okafor 1-7. Fuggedaboutit.

TD now with 8 blks.

[Spurs Brazil]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce 33333333333333

[Radiosparks]

Bowennnnn!!!!

[duncan228]

Duncan with 5 blocks, team with 8.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Up by 18 now... the Bobcats are REALLY bad.

[Radiosparks]

Elson coming in.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

See that shake of the head, 228? :lol

[Radiosparks]

Bonner coming in.

[ClingingMars]

imagine if we had actually played well on offense in the first half...they probably would have forfeited by now.

-Mars

[Mister Sinister]

Oh, we good.

[loveforthegame]

Elson and Bonner sightings.

[duncan228]

See that shake of the head, 228? :lol

Yup. :)

[Ice009]

The SHOWCASE - Elson and Bonner to come in?

[ShoogarBear]

Elson and Bonner in.

Tony's going to be traded. :depressed

[Spurs Brazil]

Bobcats FG - 28.2%

[Mister Sinister]

Elson and Bonner sightings.
Crikey! It's a Dutch bench playah!

[td4mvp21]

OMFG, Elson ALMOST got an offensive rebound!!!

[ShoogarBear]

They're just missing the shots they're supposed to miss.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

20 pt BLOW-Out Man, can you imagine if we actually had a GOOD GAME??

Bobcats are crap

[Spurs Brazil]

Elson dunk

[ShoogarBear]

Holy crap. Hornets-Mavs and Lakers-Suns tomorrow?

:hungry:

[clubalien]

:lol Sean Elliott "I don't think it's gonna get better until Thursday"
are you saying sean is confirming a blockbuster trade for the spurs

[loveforthegame]

So Elson does know how to dunk the ball.

[duncan228]

Duncan's line...

7 points, 2-12
15 boards
5 assists
5 blocks
1 steal

3 TO's...It didn't look like he was going to have any kind of night.
Damn.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bobcats need a coach. They're not even playing hard.

[loveforthegame]

Bonner with 2 missed 3's then fouls the guy and lets him get a layup.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Holy crap. Hornets-Mavs and Lakers-Suns tomorrow?

:hungry:
awesome, that's gonna be good basketball

[Ice009]

lol Elson dunked it. He's back in. I've seen all I need to see now Elson has got his spot back after that JAM ;).

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan's line...

7 points, 2-12
15 boards
5 assists
5 blocks
1 steal

3 TO's...It didn't look like he was going to have any kind of night.
Damn.

His D was tough all the way though... but yeah, nice line for a terrible offensive game!

[Ice009]

Bonner with 2 missed 3's then fouls the guy and lets him get a layup.

Bonner Instant Offense (for the other team)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

BTW, jack cheese sucks arse! it's got no taste - you may as well be spreading lard on your burger.

[Mister Sinister]

That's it. Black Bolt is my new nerd nickname for Timmy.

[Hemotivo]

:lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Duncan's line...

7 points, 2-12
15 boards
5 assists
5 blocks
1 steal

3 TO's...It didn't look like he was going to have any kind of night.
Damn.
:lol I never count him out, I knew he got rebounds to make up for his offensive woes, but then he started doing everything in the second half

[Mister Sinister]

BTW, jack cheese sucks arse! it's got no taste - you may as well be spreading lard on your burger.
Is it regular jack or colby-jack?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Boston v Denver is worth watching.

[ClingingMars]

yikes bonner.

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Elson trying to make his case during garbage time

[Spurs Brazil]

Ime 12pts 10rebs

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Is it regular jack or colby-jack?

Does colby-jack have flavour?

I dunno - I far prefer aged tasty cheddar, or good swiss.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

WHy is Bonner garbage? He should be making those.

[Radiosparks]

Geez...man, hit a shot! 0-3 for Bonner.

[loveforthegame]

Bonner sucks.

[Ice009]

Great game from Ime. Are the Bobcats that bad or are those Bruce, Ime, Tim lineups really locking down on defense? What do you guys think?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nuggets announcers are HUGE homers though - total douchebags.

[Mister Sinister]

Does colby-jack have flavour?

I dunno - I far prefer aged tasty cheddar, or good swiss.
Cojack definitely does. It's delicious. I'm not real big on cheddar, unless it's white cheddar (lulz, cheese racism), but I *LOVE* swiss and provolone.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Cojack definitely does. It's delicious. I'm not real big on cheddar, unless it's white cheddar (lulz, cheese racism), but I *LOVE* swiss and provolone.

Aged cheddar has that strong, dusty tang... Swiss, mmmmmm...

[Mr. Body]

Geez, we gave $3 million to our 12th man. That completely sucks. We give our worst player, who should never regularly see the court, $3 million. That's amazing to me. And we get to pay him again next year, more than twice what any other team would have paid him.

[Mister Sinister]

Aged cheddar has that strong, dusty tang... Swiss, mmmmmm...
Last time I tried an aged cheddar was absolutely orgasmically delicious. It was an Australian aged white cheddar.

[Mr. Body]

Great game from Ime. Are the Bobcats that bad or are those Bruce, Ime, Tim lineups really locking down on defense? What do you guys think?

The Bobcats are terrible. They have 19 wins, but would have about 8-9 in the West. They have some decent players, but no star, no guiding philosophy, no identity, little cohesion, their draft picks have been lousy, and their players aren't improving any more.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Geez, we gave $3 million to our 12th man. That completely sucks. We give our worst player, who should never regularly see the court, $3 million. That's amazing to me. And we get to pay him again next year, more than twice what any other team would have paid him.

$3mil is nothing for an NBA player. At the time Bonner was signed it was a good contract, and with more PT next year I think he'll be a much better player.

[Mr. Body]

$3mil is nothing for an NBA player. At the time Bonner was signed it was a good contract, and with more PT next year I think he'll be a much better player.

$3 million ain't bad as an average, but we're not talking averages. We're not even talking an average player, we're talking below average. We're also talking Spurs luxury tax. Why blow so much money on such a painfully inadequate player? Especially when it impacts flexibility in signing other players down the line.

How do you expect him to be in any way effective next year when he's already had a year and a half under his belt and is this bad? Do you really think Horry's blocking his PT? Pop would love nothing more than him soaking up Horry's minutes right about now.

BONNER SUCKS.

[Holt's Cat]

$3 mil for a big who can shoot the 3 is not bad. It's actually $2.7 mil this season. That's roughly half of the MLE. Just 2 more seasons past this one so it's not like the contract really poses a problem for the Spurs.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

$3 million ain't bad as an average, but we're not talking averages. We're not even talking an average player, we're talking below average. We're also talking Spurs luxury tax. Why blow so much money on such a painfully inadequate player? Especially when it impacts flexibility in signing other players down the line.

How do you expect him to be in any way effective next year when he's already had a year and a half under his belt and is this bad? Do you really think Horry's blocking his PT? Pop would love nothing more than him soaking up Horry's minutes right about now.

BONNER SUCKS.

Average salary is the MLE, which is 5.4mil or so.

Bonner 3 years 9 mil is a reasonable contract. I'm pretty sure he'll be useful next year.

No way Pop would play bonner over Horry - he trusts vets, and in that case why did he bring back Horry at all. He's definitely lost faith in Bonner this year, but Horry would be taking these minutes in an effort to get ready for the playoffs anyway.

[Holt's Cat]

And his salary last season was $2 mil.

The Spurs don't really have any bad contracts. I mean, if you think Bonner's is the worst, well, that's a contract at half of the MLE for 2 seasons past this one.

Based on current worth relative to contract, I think Barry's salary is the worst for this season ($5.5 mil), but this is the final season. After that, maybe it's tied between Elson ($3 mil) and Bonner, but both of those guys are bigs and it's still a big man's league. No Spur really has an egregious deal.

[Mr. Body]

Regardless of pie-in-the-sky thinking, do you really want to be paying your 12th man $3 million? Seriously? Do you seriously think this summer the Spurs won't be trying to convince Horry to play another season, because Bonner can't cut it?

You're being very Pollyanna with the Bonner situation, and I respect taking a player's back, but he's bad. The contract was bad. Too many years, too much money, when it was apparent he's nothing more than a crowd favorite guy deep on the bench.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Pierce just FACIALED Camby.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Pierce just FACIALED Camby.
That was a tight play

Boston's delivers on entertainment;I don't want Denver to be the first to beat the Celtics.

[Holt's Cat]

No way Pop would play bonner over Horry - he trusts vets, and in that case why did he bring back Horry at all. He's definitely lost faith in Bonner this year, but Horry would be taking these minutes in an effort to get ready for the playoffs anyway.

He lost faith in Bonner to an extent, but Bonner's minutes started to slide as Horry made his way back. Bonner's contract is based on his role past this season. If he doesn't work out, then we're talking about 4% of the Spurs' payroll.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Mr Body, I think they'll use him more next year. if he continues to suck, he'll be an expiring and easily traded. There are 100 worse contracts in the NBA. I just don't think it's a huge issue.

The NUGGETS suck! They were up 10 with 6 to go, now back to 3 on a Pierce slam and no blockout on Rondo for a follow-jam. Nuggets look great on paper, but really they are paper tigers with no clue...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Last three Celtics plays - jam, two tip-jams.

Nuggets are WEAKSAUCE.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Denver getting the benefit of the calls

[Holt's Cat]

Regardless of pie-in-the-sky thinking, do you really want to be paying your 12th man $3 million? Seriously? Do you seriously think this summer the Spurs won't be trying to convince Horry to play another season, because Bonner can't cut it?

You're being very Pollyanna with the Bonner situation, and I respect taking a player's back, but he's bad. The contract was bad. Too many years, too much money, when it was apparent he's nothing more than a crowd favorite guy deep on the bench.

If that is the worst contract the Spurs have to worry about, the Spurs don't have much worries on that front. It's not like paying Steve Smith $9 mil per or Radoslav Nesterovic $7 mil per for the next 5 years or whatever it was. Bonner's contract is probably the 70th worst in the NBA today.

[Mr. Body]

No, it's not a major issue, but for a team so extremely wary of the various caps, he's at least a minor albatross around their necks. I thought it was a bad deal when it was offered, and nothing has proven otherwise. I'll lay a hen's egg if he gets more time next year than he's getting now.

[it's me]

Why Manu on the bench today??

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If that is the worst contract the Spurs have to worry about, the Spurs don't have much worries on that front. It's not like paying Steve Smith $9 mil per or Radoslav Nesterovic $7 mil per for the next 5 years or whatever it was. Bonner's contract is probably the 70th worst in the NBA today.

Exactly. An contract worth a bit over half the MLE is fine for anyone who can play even a little in the NBA! :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Camby just hit a 3... :lmao

[baseline bum]

In twenty years all your frontrunner children will be asking, "who's that old guy with the pockmarked face?"

As long as they never ask who that tall guy is sitting in the third row, things will be OK.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

looks like Denver's gonna pull it out...

Kenyon Martin is a douche

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nuggets will win this, but not through good execution - more like a few calls going their way and some poor decisions on O by the Celts.

[Holt's Cat]

No, it's not a major issue, but for a team so extremely wary of the various caps, he's at least a minor albatross around their necks. I thought it was a bad deal when it was offered, and nothing has proven otherwise. I'll lay a hen's egg if he gets more time next year than he's getting now.


What moves is it really going to prevent the Spurs from making? The Spurs are going to be over the cap regardless until 2010, which is when his deal ends. Francisco Elson just made $3 mil per for 2 seasons.

[jmard5]

And versus a Garnett-less Celtics, Camby already has 13 rebounds, 3 steals and 9 blocks. :lol

[TMTTRIO]

Why Manu on the bench today??
because he really wasn't playing all that great and he got into a fight with Pop.

[Holt's Cat]

Bad NBA deals are paying Wally Szczerbiak $13 mil per this year and next. Not to mention Mark Blount's deal, which will pay him $8 mil per until 2010. I'd rather have Bonner's deal anytime over Blount's.

[it's me]

because he really wasn't playing all that great and he got into a fight with Pop.

A fight??? before the game started??

BTW Thanks

[Allanon]

Nah, it was during the game. Manu fouled some dude on a 3 point shot and he and Pop got into it on the sidelines. Looked like they were both pretty angry.

[T Park]

No during the game.

Manu fouled Richardson, manu started to whine Pop told him "shut up and play" Manu yelled something back, he yelled bullshit manu came back with "no that call was bullshit" then Pop yanked him.

Pretty funny exchange.

[it's me]

No during the game.

Manu fouled Richardson, manu started to whine Pop told him "shut up and play" Manu yelled something back, he yelled bullshit manu came back with "no that call was bullshit" then Pop yanked him.

Pretty funny exchange.


Thanks,

In a way that's a good sign... Pop has been to soft lately.. If we want another championship we need the old Pop I guess.

[JamStone]

Wow by the looks of the box score, this game was poo poo.

[T Park]

I wouldn't be shocked if Pop dropped the "we set the game back 35 years tonight"

[FromWayDowntown]

What a crappy game that was -- the first 3 quarters were absolute dreck and the 4th was better only because the Spurs actually started making some shots. If I understood Schoening correctly, the Spurs shot 58% in the 2nd half despite the fact that they went 6 minutes of the third quarter without scoring a basket.

I should have asked for a refund on the way out of the building.

[ducks]

No during the game.

Manu fouled Richardson, manu started to whine Pop told him "shut up and play" Manu yelled something back, he yelled bullshit manu came back with "no that call was bullshit" then Pop yanked him.

Pretty funny exchange.
see if you do not do what pop wants you get pulled no matter who you are
so when tp shots 25 shots it is because pop wants him to

[T Park]

What a crappy game that was -- the first 3 quarters were absolute dreck and the 4th was better only because the Spurs actually started making some shots. If I understood Schoening correctly, the Spurs shot 58% in the 2nd half despite the fact that they went 6 minutes of the third quarter without scoring a basket.

I should have asked for a refund on the way out of the building.


Where do you sit at FWD?

I was in 103 but down lower cause I had to buy seats for tonight because my regular ones got sold cause I didn't think I could make it tonight :lol


The Spurs Fan Shop should be shut down due to absolute idiots running it.