Spurs @ Sixers Mar. 15 - Game Blog

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

this game has been reminiscent of DEC-JAN spurs. get dow early and struggle to come back all night. these are the worst types of games.

How about we've been like that for about 10 games now...

Very depressing.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Why The Fuck Did He Pass To Finley?
shoulda passed to Manu. Finley wasn't hitting anything tonight

[Quiet Strength]

finley totally needs to retire

and live in a cave

[BonnerDynasty]

If we could just come up with a strategy where we didn't have to score....

[WalterBenitez]

anyone could explain to the little french that Mike finley sucks!

[Jayem]

and the spurs continue to embarrass the city of san antonio. what a disgrace

[twincam]

Live and die with the three. And you simply DIE without rebounding. And even worse, lose to a sub .500 team. See you next game. Again, this is only one game. Plenty more to go for improvement.

[Ice009]

If the Spurs don't want to give effort for the whole game they WILL LOSE a lot more games.

These guys need to wake THE FUCK UP.

[ducks]

:39.8 SA - Full timeout (Timeout #5)
:39.8 PHI - A. Miller hit the second free throw
:39.8 PHI - A. Miller hit the first free throw
:39.8 SA - Personal foul on M. Ginobili

[greens]

WOW...Finley/Bruce missed their 3 point shot attempts!

Why couldn't Manu take at least one 3 point shot attempt in that time???

[Creation88]

finley blows lately. shooting like 20% from the field.

[Findog]

Good game Sixers. You were just beating a team you were supposed to beat. The Spurs hit a few lucky fluke shots and got all the calls from the refs, but the better team won in the end. No surprises there.

[blah28]

I really hate Finley..I'm sorry but I hope Ime's hand is better on Monday so he can play extended minutes because Finley can't ever seem to make a damn shot.

Pop is an idiot for bring him back when he should have stayed with Bonner.

[greens]

shoulda passed to Manu. Finley wasn't hitting anything tonight


Wait, was it TP who passed to Finley?

[Avitus1]

Finley has been Dirking it lately.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Gonna need mroe than just TP to get wins...what a wasted opportunity for the win.

Wasted effort by our big three

[blah28]

Good game Sixers. You were just beating a team you were supposed to beat. The Spurs hit a few lucky fluke shots and got all the calls from the refs, but the better team won in the end. No surprises there.
:lol

[dallaskd]

Game. Good night. im gone.

[The Nba Is Rigged]

You are only losing the games you are supposed to lose....

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That look on Tim's face said it all: "we just don't have it this year".

There is no SPAM switch. We are old and slow. I will cheer until the end, but the end will not be a trophy this year.

[Findog]

:lol

I hear Jeff/SpursDynasty got pinked. :lol

[blah28]

how about that, they ran a play and it worked!

[Ice009]

It's beyond a joke now. Someone has to tell these guys u gotta play the whole fucking game otherwise you'll lose every single freaking game.

Maybe when we play sub 500 teams Pop needs to sit the starters so the other team can get a big lead that way when the starters come back in they'll have to play all out to get back into it and win. Maybe that will make them learn to give 100% effort.

[td4mvp21]

We. Are. Fucked.

[duncan228]

definetely. This past month might just be the worst of his NBA career. I've never seen him so slow/pathetic in all my years watching him play...it's really depressing...

:depressed :depressed

His past month really hasn't been as bad as it looks.
I don't want to type it all out, but it's here.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3173/gamelog

His defense has had bad moments, to say the least, but I think he's had worse stretches.

[Findog]

Finley has been Dirking it lately.

Is that Jason Kidd in your avatar?

[blah28]

I hear Jeff/SpursDynasty got pinked. :lol

hey Findog it's me Adam I couldn't stay away! :lol

[ducks]

:30.3 SA - Personal foul on T. Parker
:30.9 SA - B. Bowen made a 24-foot three-pointer from the right corner. Assist: M. Ginobili
:39.8 SA - F. Oberto enters game for M. Finley
:39.8 SA - Full timeout (Timeout #5)

[twincam]

Why go with the timeout do? You're only exposing your wound longer for it to take on infection.

[Findog]

hey Findog it's me Adam I couldn't stay away! :lol

Hey, cool, glad to see you back around. Sorry about the Spurs tonight. I still think you guys are the best team in the West.

[greens]

That look on Tim's face said it all: "we just don't have it this year".

There is no SPAM switch. We are old and slow. I will cheer until the end, but the end will not be a trophy this year.


What they need is new role players... :cry


The Big Three + Bruce are not enough anymore...It takes a TEAM effort to win a game...not 3-4 players while the rest of the players cannot make a basket...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If the Spurs don't want to give effort for the whole game they WILL LOSE a lot more games.

These guys need to wake THE FUCK UP.

Please, please think about what you are saying.

They have been trying, they have been giving effort, they are awake, but they have been outplayed.

It is such a weasel strategy to say what you are saying. We simply ARE NOT PLAYING WELL ENOUGH TO WIN. It has nothing to do with effort.

[blah28]

Why go with the timeout do? You're only exposing your wound longer for it to take on infection.

so they can practice plays if they are in a close game.

[loveforthegame]

Finley enters the game for Bowen? WFT Pop.

[Findog]

All of your AARP guys come off the books this summer. Spurs are going to reload.

[blah28]

That was awesome nice of Finley to shoot a 40 foot 3 pointer when there was 30 seconds left!

[Capt Bringdown]

Not looking forward to seeing the Spurs get dismantled in the playoffs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

All of your AARP guys come off the books this summer. Spurs are going to reload.


thank god

[loveforthegame]

Pop needs to keep drawing up plays for Finley. Good job.

[ducks]

22.9 PHI - Team rebound
:24.9 SA - M. Finley missed a 29-foot three-pointer from the right wing
:28.1 SA - Kicked ball on S. Dalembert
:30.3 SA - M. Finley enters game for B. Bowen

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Lameeeeee Finley shot aagin??

[Quiet Strength]

Good job Parker!!

[blah28]

Finley enters the game for Bowen? WFT Pop.


after Bowen makes a 3 pointer to boot!

[td4mvp21]

Findog why the fuck do you think we are the best team in the West :lol

[hsxvvd]

Bonner Finley = 1-9 from 3pt. Somebody slap Bonner he's 1-6

[loveforthegame]

The sad thing is that Ginobli had to play nearly 38 minutes tonight.

[td4mvp21]

Yeah Pop put ice cold Finley in to hit a three!!!!!

[abelle23]

damn 3 in a row ...i need to watch spurs championship dvd to cheer up

[Ice009]

Philadelphia showing you how you do a March run. What a great month for the Sixers so far.

[blah28]

What will it take for Finley not to play? Fuck, Finley must be paying Pop some of his salary from Cuban because no one with half a brain would have had Finley in the game!

[polandprzem]

Not looking forward to seeing the Spurs get dismantled in the playoffs.

playoffs?

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

NO EXCUSES for this loss. Now we'rre stuck in the middle of the pack and one game away from Dallas

This was one of the "winnable" games. I don't care if the 76ers were on a streak, Dallas was one of hte few good teams they beat in their streak.

[Cherry]

I can't believe it :pctoss

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/6940/lost21cp5rl3.jpg

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Well, that sucked balls.

We need a remake over the offseason.

Keep TD/TP/Manu/Bruce/KT/Ime/Bonner, bring in Splitter/Mahinmi/young swing/young PG. Keep Barry around?

I wouldn't be surprised if we end up a 7/8 seed at this point.

[Ice009]

I feel this losing streak started when Pop benched the starters in Denver. Down 13 with 6 minutes to go and waiving the white flag. THAT IS NOT how you get your team to play a full 48 minutes by showing them how to give up.

[dallaskd]

That look on Tim's face said it all: "we just don't have it this year".

There is no SPAM switch. We are old and slow. I will cheer until the end, but the end will not be a trophy this year.

I will bump this in june.

[InK]

Finley 1-6
Bonner 1-6
Vaughn 1-4
Damon 1-2

This is such utter and complete bullshit.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I wouldn't be surprised if we end up a 7/8 seed at this point.

At this rate, I am honestly starting to think that getting to the second round will be a minor miracle.

This is the low point of the season.


What's funny, is that we used the 84-81 win over the Suns as a momentum boost, and now, our 87-94 loss to Phoenix led the Spurs into a complete tailspin

[blah28]

whatever..I'm not going harp too long over this..doesn't look like they will repeat. I will still cheer for Tim, Tony and Manu; and Bowen because they are the heart of the franchise but I wouldn't be suprised if we lose in the first round!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I also have no idea how the hell SA shot 48% for the game.

It felt like 25%

[greens]

NO EXCUSES for this loss. Now we'rre stuck in the middle of the pack and one game away from Dallas

This was one of the "winnable" games. I don't care if the 76ers were on a streak, Dallas was one of hte few good teams they beat in their streak.



Looking at the stats, TP/Manu/Bruce played a good game...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008031520

TD struggled a little bit...however, not as horrible as people might think...

Finley/Bonner/Stoudamire/etc...no words...I don't know what is going on!

But I'd imagine The Big Three at this point might be tired of getting no help from their role players, from their teammates...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

WOW...Finley/Bruce missed their 3 point shot attempts!

Why couldn't Manu take at least one 3 point shot attempt in that time???
Because we all know Manu will hit a three, Pop was trying to get Finley some confidence back.


I think since Parker's been back, Pop thinks we can slack off again in the regular season. He's made some pretty weird coaching decisions since our 11 game win streak ended, like with our rotations who we run our offense through, etc.

[td4mvp21]

Let's tank and get in the lottery

[DAINTX]

Sixers have some hot-shot young athletes, that's for sure. Just a little more energy than the Spurs could bring throughout the entire game.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I kinda wish Pop would start calling out his bench, even in the press.

Anything to light a fire.

[Ice009]

At this rate, I am honestly starting to think that getting to the second round will be a minor miracle.

This is the low point of the season.


What's funny, is that we used the 84-81 win over the Suns as a momentum boost, and now, our 87-94 loss to Phoenix led the Spurs into a complete tailspin


I think it started the game before that Suns game where Pop threw in the towel against Denver. That was stupid. I wasn't happy about it then and I still ain't happy about it now.

[blah28]

Life is too short for me to give a damn anymore..and I'm not blaming any of the Spurs big 4 at all. They bring it most of the nights..it's the pathetic reserves that we have! Great job by management like usual not believing in having any youth on the team!

[loveforthegame]

Finley 1-6
Bonner 1-6
Vaughn 1-4
Damon 1-2

This is such utter and complete bullshit.

I'd take Vaughn, Stoudamire, Bonner > Finley. Not sure why Pop can't see that.

[blah28]

I kinda wish Pop would start calling out his bench, even in the press.

Anything to light a fire.


it wouldn't matter our bench is horrible.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I will bump this in june.

If we win the champ I will be ecstatic to have been proven wrong.

I never give up hope, but it's pretty obvious that this team is currently outclassed by most of the contenders.

[blah28]

I'd take Vaughn, Stoudamire, Bonner > Finley. Not sure why Pop can't see that.


So would I..and fucking Damon was playing well until our idiot coach said he wanted him to be more aggressive!

[TMTTRIO]

I don't like the fact that Manu (as exhausted and injured as he is) had to play almost 40 minutes tonight.

[dallaskd]

For what ever reason trading Korver has been a bless for the Jazz and the 76ers.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

at some point the bench needs to just grow a pair.

They're spoiled by the big four, It's not too much to ask for them to make their damn open shots. They're NBA players. They should take advantage that they have three great players making their life easier offensively. Instead they just aren't there mentally or competitively, or whatever.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think it started the game before that Suns game where Pop threw in the towel against Denver. That was stupid. I wasn't happy about it then and I still ain't happy about it now.

He didn't throw in the towel - the starters were getting owned, so he put in an energy lineup, and they went on a run!

There is a lot of revisionist history going on right now.

[Ice009]

lol Can we trade Manu, Tim, Tony, Bruce to Detroit for the rest of this season then trade them back next season? They don't deserve this shite. The reserves need to get their heads out of their asses.

[blah28]

If we win the champ I will be ecstatic to have been proven wrong.

I never give up hope, but it's pretty obvious that this team is currently outclassed by most of the contenders.


so true my friend!!!! Can't win them all.

Does anyone else notice how unalthetic this team is that we don't have one player that can dunk from a lob pass! I guarantee we are the only NBA team that can say that!

[boutons_]

Tim gets 6 RBs in 36 minutes?
He gets that many in single quarters.

[blah28]

lol Can we trade Manu, Tim, Tony, Bruce to Detroit for the rest of this season then trade them back next season? They don't deserve this shite. The reserves need to get their heads out of their asses.

so true..they play their hearts out, for this shit!

[blah28]

anyone else notice how it looks like Pop can't coach anymore either? His rotations and his refusal to ever bench Finley?

[greens]

I don't like the fact that Manu (as exhausted and injured as he is) had to play almost 40 minutes tonight.


Unfortunately, with no one except the Big Four playing any decent basketball, Pop had no choice...

The sad part is that even if The Big Three plays really good, it is not enough because no one else contributes...

The team has become a team of 3-4 players, that's it...

Hence, the main players are getting huge minutes...are playing solid basketball...yet still loosing due to no contribution from the role players...

If I were Manu/Tim/Tony, I'd set up a team meeting or something and really talk to Finley/Stoudemire/Vaughn/Bonner/etc...and maybe give them a pep talk or something...or just a little push. This is the time when the leaders need to get together and really talk to the other players...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I don't like the fact that Manu (as exhausted and injured as he is) had to play almost 40 minutes tonight.
yeah I'm also mad the Spurs didn't put themselves in a positin to win sooner.

Also we won't get to see his dunk in the NBA recaps. Instead it's going to stupid ANDRE MILLER "torching" us.

[Ice009]

He didn't throw in the towel - the starters were getting owned, so he put in an energy lineup, and they went on a run!

There is a lot of revisionist history going on right now.


NOPE I don't like giving up like that. Any way you want to slice it that's waiving the white flag. That was way too early to do that. If the lead got to 20 then you make that switch. It was still a game at that point. Pop basically said you guys ain't good enough to do this so we'll quit here and now. F- THAT shit.

[boutons_]

"Let's tank and get in the lottery"

Spurs only only 2 Ls out of 9th place. I have no confidence they can keep themselves out of 9th place.

[dallaskd]

The spurs need to bring back Malik Rose. He could fire up their poor-me asses right now.

ehh...hes rotting in New York just like the spurs.

[duncan228]

If I were Manu/Tim/Tony, I'd set up a team meeting or something and really talk to Finley/Stoudemire/Vaughn/Bonner/etc...and maybe give them a pep talk or something...or just a little push. This is the time when the leaders need to get together and really talk to the other players...

I don't remember hearing the Spurs doing Players Only Meetings.

Have they?
Have they not because they've never needed to before?
Or did I miss it?

[blah28]

The spurs need to bring back Malik Rose. He could fire up their poor-me asses right now.

ehh...hes rotting in New York just like the spurs.


Malik is fat ass now! he can't do anything to help the Spurs right onw.

[greens]

"Let's tank and get in the lottery"

Spurs only only 2 Ls out of 9th place. I have no confidence they can keep themselves out of 9th place.



At this point, I just want them to get in the playoffs...whether 5th or 6th or 8th...

Denver/Golden State are fighting for the last spot at the moment.

Spurs need to pick it up...they need to get at least the 8th spot...

[batboy]

If I were Manu/Tim/Tony, I'd set up a team meeting or something and really talk to Finley/Stoudemire/Vaughn/Bonner/etc...and maybe give them a pep talk or something...or just a little push. This is the time when the leaders need to get together and really talk to the other players...

They should have a barbecue and throw Finley and Damon on the grill.

[blah28]

"Let's tank and get in the lottery"

Spurs only only 2 Ls out of 9th place. I have no confidence they can keep themselves out of 9th place.


It doesn't matter our management can't draft worth shit! :toast

[dallaskd]

Malik is fat ass now! he can't do anything to help the Spurs right onw.

He never did anything on the court. but his motivation is an x-factor much like darrell armstrong.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

NOPE I don't like giving up like that. Any way you want to slice it that's waiving the white flag. That was way too early to do that. If the lead got to 20 then you make that switch. It was still a game at that point. Pop basically said you guys ain't good enough to do this so we'll quit here and now. F- THAT shit.
Pop made a boo-boo,

I don't care to agree with the white flag with 6 minutes left, it left a lot of non-Spurs fans puzzled.

If Pop waved it at 3 minutes I'd understand but 15 points is EASILY overcome, and would have given us momentum against the Suns on Sunday. Instead the loss probably made them self-aware that they' were in for a tiring road trip.
It was lame to send a message to VETERAN players in that winnable game.

[greens]

I don't remember hearing the Spurs doing Players Only Meetings.

Have they?
Have they not because they've never needed to before?
Or did I miss it?



I'm not really sure...I think I might have heard about them having meetings before from somewhere. I bet Kori would know better though.

I think they need it now, though.

[dallaskd]

ooo i hope SA gets the 8th seed. imagine lakers-spurs in the first round. :fro

[blah28]

He never did anything on the court. but his motivation is an x-factor much like darrel armstrong.


Yeah, motivation isn't going to make Finley, Damon, Vaughn, all of sudden become younger. I guarantee Tim, Tony and Manu all motivate and encourage everyone on their team.

[blah28]

ooo i hope SA gets the 8th seed. imagine lakers-spurs in the first round. :fro

With Gasol out for the next 2 weeks Lakers aren't going to be in the first spot.

[InK]

anyone else notice how it looks like Pop can't coach anymore either? His rotations and his refusal to ever bench Finley?

The whole bench playing on such a level right now, Pop's only real decisions is determinating who is going to receive the most hate here today.

Im really upset about the bad defense and shitty rebounding. They forced 2 turnovers in 46 minutes of the game...

[dallaskd]

Yeah, motivation isn't going to make Finley, Damon, Vaughn, all of sudden become younger. I guarantee Tim, Tony and Manu all motivate and encourage everyone on their team.

I remember the times of Malik getting on the floor and firing up that sorry ass crowd in San Antonio. But yeah, your probably right.

[greens]

Yeah, motivation isn't going to make Finley, Damon, Vaughn, all of sudden become younger. I guarantee Tim, Tony and Manu all motivate and encourage everyone on their team.


Of course they do...They're very supportive of each other.

But I think they need more of an actual team meeting, just the players talking about how they can improve together as a team.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Finley better not be one of those "I'm happy I have ONE ring" kinda competitors

[dallaskd]

With Gasol out for the next 2 weeks Lakers aren't going to be in the first spot.

I honestly think Dallas might grab it now. Houston will cool down after the streak and the suns are flamers. Maybe NO? its anybodys right now.

[crc21209]

FUCK THIS BULLSHIT! I know they can pull this shit together, were just stuck in schedule hell right now guys. 8 GAMES IN 11 NIGHTS. It's not the toughest month in Spurs history for nothing, 18 games, and that 8 games in 11 night hell. We're still missing i think 2 pretty good pieces to our bench. Ime and Barry, Ime another wing defender who can defend and hit the 3, and Barry who can move the ball and hit the 3. If you think about it Ime and Barry will help hopefully because it will mean less Finley! lol. And someone needs to slap these fuckers in the head, I promise you if theyre more agressive and take it to the hole we in, more 2 pters less 3 pters please. 6-21 on 3's? Are you kidding me? Thats too many. Thank god after we play Boston Monday they dont play till Thursday again. We'll be just fine, we'll be there in the end, I know it. Remember other Western Conf. teams are playin each other alot over these next two weeks. Playoffs is where it counts, we'll be ok. FUCKING BELIEVE 08.

[batboy]

Finley better not be one of those "I'm happy I have ONE ring" kinda competitors

Finley isn't any kind of competitor.

[Cherry]

With Gasol out for the next 2 weeks Lakers aren't going to be in the first spot.

If the Rockets get the first spot, oh my :lol

[dallaskd]

Finley isn't any kind of competitor.

Its cause hes a mav at heart.

[Capt Bringdown]

I'd rather see us miss the playoffs than get swept by the Lakers in the first round.
No way this team is winning a title.

[dallaskd]

I'd rather see us miss the playoffs than get swept by the Lakers in the first round.
No way this team is winning a title.

this post will be bumped too

[blah28]

I'd rather see us miss the playoffs than get swept by the Lakers in the first round.
No way this team is winning a title.


even if they don't win a title we are not going to be swept in the first round period! There are no back to back games and Barry will be back so we don't have to see Finley in crunch time!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I'd rather see us miss the playoffs than get swept by the Lakers in the first round.
No way this team is winning a title.
Tough call.

All we need is to build momentum, we'll be fine.

Last year's team could beat anybody. Only difference is we have a better center and less reliable back up PG now.

Pop just needs to bench Stoudamire's ass or relegate him to two shots per game , when Barry comes back, set our rotations depending on Finley's shot coming back in time, and we'll be good to make a hell of a run. This team can beat anybody if the bench just hits their damn open shots again. That's what made us so good in the first half of the season.

[T Park]

Finley isn't any kind of competitor.


Oh really.

Whats to back this up?

A shooting slump?

Go swing from a shower curtain.

[crc21209]

They will pull out of this shit, the schedule just caught up to them big time, 8 GAMES IN 11 NIGHTS, VARIOUS BACK 2 BACKS, NO REST, NO TIME 2 PRACTICE, STILL INCORPORATING THOMAS, NO UDOKA/BOWEN FOR A GAME, BARRY MISSING. They will be just fine. Tony's coming around, Tim will turn it up, Manu will turn it up, the bench will be fine with Udoka and Barry coming back, we'll be there when it comes down 2 it. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE HEART OF A CHAMPION.

[Ice009]

Listen guys don't freak out and don't give up. This thing is not over. This is a ridiculously tough schedule to worry too much over these recent losses. If we lost all these games after one or two days rest before each game then you could get upset.

We just need to take it one game at a time from now on. So let's just go home and take care of business next game.

[DAINTX]

We're getting down to the point where excuses aren't going to cut it. Every team is tired, every team has had injuries. 16 games left (I believe) and a tough opponent coming up. If we're going to start rolling and bring some momentum with us into the playoffs, not to mention getting a decent seed, we gotta get it cranked up. I'm optimistic, but it DOES seem there are a few more "issues" to deal with this year than in years past. Bench production most of all because I'm not sure how easy that is to fix. Barry comes back with a lot of expectations on him.

[Ice009]

Also, I think Ime and Barry would really help when they are both available to play. I'd like to see Finley benched if possible. If Ime's out for a bit longer then why not give Demarr Johnson a shot again? His defense can't be any worse than Finley's right now and he might even hit a few more open shots.

If Barry returns and has no lingering injury issues I'd even look at cutting Stoudamire and Vaughn's minutes down and let Manu and Brent play back up point.

[lefty]

Just checked the final sclre

We lost to the Sixers....the Sixers?...the Sixers ?



WTF

[dallaskd]

Sounds like the talk of last year when the spurs had a slump....but the west wasnt this ridiculously good.

[dallaskd]

Just checked the final sclre

We lost to the Sixers....the Sixers?...the Sixers ?



WTF

Have you seen the sixers play lately? no.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

http://www.nba.com/media/act_brent_barry.jpg

Isn't it a month already! :hungry:
Barry to Spurs fans: Never you worry, my children. I will save us.

[blah28]

Sounds like the talk of last year when the spurs had a slump....but the west wasnt this ridiculously good.


but the Spurs weren't slumping heading into the playoffs like they are this year. They were on fire last year with 60 wins, this year who knows?

[Ice009]

We're getting down to the point where excuses aren't going to cut it. Every team is tired, every team has had injuries. 16 games left (I believe) and a tough opponent coming up. If we're going to start rolling and bring some momentum with us into the playoffs, not to mention getting a decent seed, we gotta get it cranked up. I'm optimistic, but it DOES seem there are a few more "issues" to deal with this year than in years past. Bench production most of all because I'm not sure how easy that is to fix. Barry comes back with a lot of expectations on him.


Good point. We don't want to make Barry think he has to come back and save us. He just has to play with the same attitude as he brought before his calf injury.

[Budkin]

Call me fucking insane... we are going to repeat... we're pulling a 1995 Houston Rockets.

[Ice009]

but the Spurs weren't slumping heading into the playoffs like they are this year. They were on fire last year with 60 wins, this year who knows?


The 2001 Lakers weren't playing very good all season until April. Then they won all their games in April and had the best post season run in NBA history. It can be done.

[The Nba Is Rigged]

You are only losing the games you are supposed to lose no suprises here...

[peskypesky]

Spurs were worn out after playing Pistons last night. They're an old team. That's reality. But damn, with the West as tough as it is now, things are starting to look a little worrisome. As Barkley says, how realistic is it to think that a 5,6, 7 or 8 seed is going to be able to win 3 straight series on the road? Yikes..

[Obstructed_View]

Glad Pop rested Bonner last night for the B2B.

[Ice009]

Spurs were worn out after playing Pistons last night. They're an old team. That's reality. But damn, with the West as tough as it is now, things are starting to look a little worrisome. As Barkley says, how realistic is it to think that a 5,6, 7 or 8 seed is going to be able to win 3 straight series on the road? Yikes..

It can be done. Barkley was on the receiving end of one of them too ;).

[peskypesky]

Well, Utah lost to the Nets tonight..so at least we're not alone. :(

[peskypesky]

It can be done. Barkley was on the receiving end of one of them too ;).

I hope you're right. If any team could do it, it would be the Spurs, but damn I hope we can get at least a 4 seed.

[crc21209]

Yea i thought the same, they were tired last night from the Pistons game, and they almost won that game without Barry, Udoka, and Bowen guys! These guys have it in them! Cmon they almost won last night!

[Budkin]

Yea i thought the same, they were tired last night from the Pistons game, and they almost won that game without Barry, Udoka, and Bowen guys! These guys have it in them! Cmon they almost won last night!

I totally agree with all the posts you've made in this thread tonight. This team is far from done, especially once Barry comes back and we start the playoffs. :tu

[DazedAndConfused]

The 2001 Lakers weren't playing very good all season until April. Then they won all their games in April and had the best post season run in NBA history. It can be done.

I think the '01 Lakers still won some 58 games or so. And they had role players that could actually produce.

The Spurs need to reload, they should have done it last offseason but they decided to chance it and go with what they have. It's no coincidence they are in the position they are in right now.

[1Parker1]

If Duncan, Parker, Ginobili are healthy and Bowen can still play his stifling defense, and Barry comes back healthy, I still think the Spurs have a good chance in the playoffs.

Of course, they absolutely need to make sure they get a top 4 seed before anything can happen. It's going to be hard to go through that many road series, especially considering the Spurs are something like .500 on the road this season.

[Capt Bringdown]

The Spurs need to reload, they should have done it last offseason but they decided to chance it and go with what they have. It's no coincidence they are in the position they are in right now.

Yep. I can't help but wonder if our FO took away the wrong lessons from last year's championship run.

The stand pat, bide time until the playoffs and hope we get lucky strategy.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I think the '01 Lakers still won some 58 games or so. And they had role players that could actually produce.

The Spurs need to reload, they should have done it last offseason but they decided to chance it and go with what they have. It's no coincidence they are in the position they are in right now.
They made a good logical decision by standing pat and making small moves/changes this time.
The reason why we haven't repeated was because they would jettison key role players and institute new ones to take their spots that took too long to get used to the system.
The only downside to our standing pat is that the pieces we chose to stand pat with are all 35 years old or older!

So it was basically a gamble, and unfortunately, we don't have the luxury to micromanage minutes to keep us fresh for the playoffs like we could in last year's regular season. Pop couldn't have predicted it, so it's not his fault.

If the Bench could just improve their shooting percentage to even 40 -43 % range our chances for winning will be much improved.

[Findog]

Findog why the fuck do you think we are the best team in the West :lol

They have Duncan. But if you want to press the issue and make me change my answer, how bout New Orleans? I need to find the post, but I basically went through the top nine in the West. There's no team right now that is clear-cut head and shoulders above the others.

[Findog]

Utah is about to play 8 of 9 at home and the lone roadie is at Minny. They could get the 1 seed, and if they do, they would become my faves to come out of the West. They just don't lose in SLC.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

If Duncan, Parker, Ginobili are healthy and Bowen can still play his stifling defense, and Barry comes back healthy, I still think the Spurs have a good chance in the playoffs.

Of course, they absolutely need to make sure they get a top 4 seed before anything can happen. It's going to be hard to go through that many road series, especially considering the Spurs are something like .500 on the road this season.
Outside of those five

we just need three more guys to step up for a great 8 man rotation to use in the Playofs.

If you think about it we still have very solid pieces if they just play up to their abilities.

[Findog]

Let's tank and get in the lottery

You guys really should:

Robinson - Duncan - Beasley

[Findog]

For what ever reason trading Korver has been a bless for the Jazz and the 76ers.

Korver spreads the floor for the Jazz and his absence has opened up PT for some of the athletic wings that Philly has. Win-Win.

[Findog]

ooo i hope SA gets the 8th seed. imagine lakers-spurs in the first round. :fro

Bet you anything Utah gets the top seed now, with what they have left on their schedule.

[duncan228]

They have Duncan.

Reason enough for me.

[T Park]

Yep. I can't help but wonder if our FO took away the wrong lessons from last year's championship run.

The stand pat, bide time until the playoffs and hope we get lucky strategy.


Still waiting on that list of younger players they passed over this past summer they should've gone after...

[Findog]

Just checked the final sclre

We lost to the Sixers....the Sixers?...the Sixers ?



WTF

Yeah, the same Sixers who are now 33-34, and 17-6 since hitting their low point on the season of 16-28. The same Sixers who have now beaten San Antonio, Dallas, Phoenix and Detroit. They're not the Miami Cold.

[Findog]

Reason enough for me.

Yeah, well we have Jamaal Magloire, the Duncan Stopper™, so you better hope you don't run into us.

[1Parker1]

People don't realize how hard it is to repeat. It's not just a matter of getting new players, etc. Every game the Spurs play, the opposing team is using as a barometer to measure themselves and see where they are. Everyone always wants to beat the defending champs...even the lottery bound teams. It's the one game every team in the league guaranteed gets up for.

Spurs getting that kind of effort from opposing teams night in and night out is going to be hard. In fact, before tonights game against the Spurs, they interviewed on the local news earlier this week the Sixers players and practically all of them said getting a victory over the defending champs would be a great boost for them.

[duncan228]

Yeah, well we have Jamaal Magloire, the Duncan Stopper™, so you better hope you don't run into us.

:lmao

Love the trademark.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Still waiting on that list of younger players they passed over this past summer they should've gone after...
Scola??

:lol

[duncan228]

People don't realize how hard it is to repeat. It's not just a matter of getting new players, etc. Every game the Spurs play, the opposing team is using as a barometer to measure themselves and see where they are. Everyone always wants to beat the defending champs...even the lottery bound teams. It's the one game every team in the league guaranteed gets up for.

Spurs getting that kind of effort from opposing teams night in and night out is going to be hard.

Duncan has said this every year after they win.
They play the entire season with a target on their backs.
The repeat is harder than getting there in the first place.

[ClingingMars]

are you fucking kidding me.

jesus christ, the FUCKING 76ERS???

how much worse can things get.

-Mars

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Pop needs to change his coaching strategy

[TampaDude]

Spurs suck...no repeat...

[duncan228]

Manu's dunk made number ten on NBA TV's Top Ten tonight. :)

[duncan228]

Wow...And Duncan's "beautiful body control" (thanks Ruff) and 1 play was number four.

Nice. :smokin