Worst Loss of Year

[Rummpd]

I thought Utah was bad. You would have expected Spurs to come out and stay so determined and thump the Rockets but no:

Large lead after 1st. Then just overall pathetic effort:

Made one good run to take lead in 4th but otherwise, outrebounded, Manu injured, critical turnovers, MVP did not put team on his backs, out-hustled, lack of assists, at least one bad call, team out-played + coach with a dumb move = what more could a fan have to be angry and very concerned about?


Pop who played an integral part in this disaster tonight - has been proven right about comment re record "fools gold". It would take a convincing sweep of next week to change this fan's opinion.


MadDoc

[SequSpur]

Yep.

[Rummpd]

SeguSpur:

You have been proven right at least at this stage of year re the state of the Spurs. Something has to change and I am not sure what can in the short run.

MadDoc

[T Park]

what did pop do wrong??


Something has to change

30-9 is completely unacceptable I agree.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't know why no one hasn't expected losses like this.

You're spoiled with wins over injured teams.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

what did pop do wrong??

Anything he called on offense the last three quarters.

[Rummpd]

Dumb ass Techical after they already had gotten a point on a bad call.

Announcer screaming on WOAI that Pop needed to settle down and he did not - it is not all on him though. Missed Fts but more importantly turnovers on consecutive possessions it was just pathetic last 3 and 1/2. In a sense this hurts more than the 1st time to Rockets - that was an amazing display by McGrady - this was a team just not getting it done!!!

Would Manu have made a difference = he would not have hurt the cause thats for sure!

Addendum: If a player had got the same T - Pop would lose it.

MadDoc

[T Park]

Of course, guys like Devin Brown, and others bricking shots and shooting 32% tonight had zero to do with it, right Ag?


You're spoiled with wins over injured teams

Who was injured on Phoenix?

[1Parker1]

It was missed FT's again. We were like 16-26 or something. Duncan missed 2 crucial ones in the end as did Horry.
Also, Duncan did not carry the team as he should have in a close game like this. He was dissapointing in the final minutes of the game. I'd expect more clutchness from a former 2 time MVP and finals MVP. I don't know what's been going on with him lately, but he hasn't been playing his dominating self lately.

[ChumpDumper]

Who was injured on Phoenix?I never said they sucked all the time.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I love it. Blame Devin Brown. Good call Tpark, he took all of four shots tonight. But Pop throws it in to Tim Duncan to the tune of 6-18 and absolutely no ball movement tonight on offense, and it's a good call.

Barry and Parker were a combined 11-22 tonight (that's 50% to Duncan's 33%), yet got a combined three touches in the fourth quarter. And yet you rail against Devin Brown's 1 for 4 performance?

You and Pop have to be related, it's the only way you can have a take as stupid as that one.

[Rummpd]

Why were they shooting 32%? Seemed like they were settling for jumpers or outside 3s a heck of a lot and poor rebounding = poor chances to make transitions points. Plus it seemed they did not push it when they could. Where was the beautiful ball movement of a month ago, where were the drives inside? Why not pick and roll the slumbering Yao or the older Motumbo who the Spurs make look like his former self.

It is on the players mainly granted. Where was their professionalism and drive? It seemed only Parker had it tonight and even he bricked some Fts - but at least he gave a valid effort tonight.

[conversekid]

The sky is falling!

[Solid D]

SeguSpur:
You have been proven right
MadDoc

Worst post of the year. :hat

[T Park]

Barry and Parker

Parker shot well, Barry played like ass,

dont even lump your blood brother Barry in on that...

[1Parker1]

Trade Tim Duncan :)

[Rummpd]

Again, it will take a heck of a week ahead to think that at least a deep fog is settling into Spurdom.

[Solid D]

Tough opponent Monday at 4PM.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Well Tpark, Barry shot better than any Spur not named Tony Parker tonight, but I guess seeings he didn't drop 20 in the fourth, that sucks by your standards.


Why not pick and roll the slumbering Yao or the older Motumbo who the Spurs make look like his former self.

Because, the pick and roll is on page two of the playbook, and all we brought to Houston was a 3" x 5" index card.

[Rummpd]

30 and 9 is not unacceptable but even after last night over Mavs Spurs only 4 above dropping into a 4th seed.

Tpark if you are happy over this week - 2 sad losses and a narrow win and have no worries re Spurs more power to you.

Plus, regardless what they shot you would have expected an passionate effort out of each Spur tonight -can you honestly say it was there?


Things could turn around rapidly for the better but the converse is also very true.


MadDoc

[ChumpDumper]

Again, it will take a heck of a week ahead to think that at least a deep fog is settling into Spurdom.Only on the message boards.

[boutons]

Going into crunch time, Spurs had already missed 7 FTs, and missed 3 more to keep the game out of reach. Same ol' Spurs, as sure as death and taxes.

Tim's FTs are a huge black mark on his career.

Tony almost shot two consecutive FT airballs, barely touching the front of the rim. ridiculous.

Spurs defense allowed Hou to score 25 pts in 4th qtr, their best quarter by far in the entire game.

The Spurs fucked up so many ways it's not funny.

Next week's got tough 3 games, anybody for 0-3 next week?

[1Parker1]

Seriously though, on a postive note, Pheonix also lost, so it's not like we got a game behind. Also, a 30-9 record is still impressive.

I have 3 main concerns with this team:

1)LACK OF ENERGY: It seems as if the Spurs are just going through the movements of the game. I see no drive or energy in their games. Especially when compared to the beginging of the season, when they were playing awesome Defense, moving the ball, etc.
2) TIM DUNCAN: I know he was sick, but, he hasn't been himself for quite some time now. He was great in the Dallas game the other night, but other than that he hasn't been his dominating self. Definitely not playing like a former two time MVP.
3) ROTATIONS: Pop seems confused with them at times, when to rest certain players, what combo's to use, etc.

That's just my take...

[T Park]

Im sure your up for Boutons, you are always quite exstatic when they loose.

[Rummpd]

1)LACK OF ENERGY: It seems as if the Spurs are just going through the movements of the game. I see no drive or energy in their games. Especially when compared to the beginging of the season, when they were playing awesome Defense, moving the ball, etc.

That about sums up my disgust - I could stand the loss if that had been there.

[Solid D]

Going into crunch time, Spurs had already missed 7 FTs, and missed 3 more to keep the game out of reach. Same ol' Spurs, as sure as death and taxes.

Tim's FTs are a huge black mark on his career.

Tony almost shot two consecutive FT airballs, barely touching the front of the rim. ridiculous.

Spurs defense allowed Hou to score 25 pts in 4th qtr, their best quarter by far in the entire game.

The Spurs .... up so many ways it's not funny.

Next week's got tough 3 games, anybody for 0-3 next week?

Folks, if you think about it. Road game, 2nd of back to back. 4th quarter, Spurs were pretty gassed. I thought TP played his heart out.

[Jdspur20]

will...be...fine, 1 loss 1 game, move on

[boutons]

"I know he was sick"

When was he sick? sick with what? when? for how long? Is he still sick?

I know we like to say the Spurs are deep (in big wins) , but when the game isn't a big win, then when Tim Duncan struggles, the Spurs crater.

[Rummpd]

Listen, I am by far one of the biggest Spurs homers around, it just seems like Groundhog day on road vs. beatable teams this year with an otherwise damm good team.

Good night.
MadDoc

[Solid D]

Tired, sloppy defensive game that is Spurs/Rockets.

The best prescription for everyone in here is to get some rest, wash some clothes, do some dishes, go to church, shoot hoops in the driveway, get up a 3 on 3 game and show everyone how easy it is for you to play and not mess up like those Spurs do.

[Experiment2100]

The worse loss of the year will be the one that eliminates the Spurs from the Playoffs. Spurs played 1 good quarter then stopped playing alltogether.

[spurster]

I'm not sure what game you watched. Both teams put up a tremendous defensive effort and couldn't convert on the offersive end. The Spurs were pathetic on offense, but the Rockets helped to make it that way.

[Rummpd]

Last comments:

1) The back to back of excuse them they are tired is a tired excuse.

No Spur played extensive minutes last night. Dirk went 47 and is probably starring tonight. Iverson went 48 friggin minutes yesterday after being too ill to play and having shoulder contusion last week and probably doing better than
Duncan today.

2) I will take TParks px to let it go now.

Chillin,

MadDoc

[Experiment2100]

I'm not sure what game you watched. Both teams put up a tremendous defensive effort and couldn't convert on the offersive end. The Spurs were pathetic on offense, but the Rockets helped to make it that way.

I'll abridge it, they stopped playing smart.

[Sense]

This isn't the worst loss of the year, we just happen to lose to bad teams often.

We shouldn't lose to good teams, and the spurs did that twice to the Sonics, so the worst loss of the year is the 1 in the 19-1 record.

[GoSpurs21]

Anything he called on offense the last three quarters.Yea right this is Pops fault and the all the players not named Tony Parker had nothing to do with it. Open your fucking eyes. Where the fuck was Duncan? Answer: getting punked by Yao and J Howard. How the fuck does he make $14M a year and disappear in games like this. David Robinson would have stepped up. Have some fuckin pride Tim. If your injured then admit it and sit out a few games.

[Supergirl]

It's the same old story, really. Spurs have two different teams: the one where they play hard D, hustle for rebounds, have good ball movement, and an unstoppable TD in the middle and driving TP and Manu. This team is BEST IN THE LEAGUE.

But then there's this other team that plays like they're lost, or didn't show up for the game, like they don't know who their teammates are. And they lose, every time.

I hope the first team picks up some speed heading into the playoffs.

[Frenchise player]

Spur's lost to an improving Rocket's team in Houston and without Manu. It doesn't seems to me that this one is worst than any other Spur's loss.
I am much more worried about Tim Duncan latest games but we can only hope that it will not last and that he will play again like an MVP.
About POP I just think that he has a clear gameplan and he hates to change it. It' is always the same, Tony make his run in the third and then he has no play run for him in the 4th when Tim and Manu steps up.
The problem was that against Houston neither Manu (injured) nor Tim were giving points to the Spurs . Why POP didn't give more opportunities to tp to carry this team to the victory? He was the only one playing basket ball tonight.
I am just looking for Duncan to improve his game because without that championship is just a fool's hope.

[texbound]

How many years does this have to happen before you guys learn to live with it. The Spurs don't play consistent ball until March. Every year it's the same thing, they play well enough in December and January to hang around the top half of the league. They don't hit their stride until March. Fortunately, they happen to be winning some games and are at the top of the league. C'mon people, wait until March to really be concerned.

[Dario]

Heh, in my opinion spurs worst loss will be next one. And then next one, and next one etc..... Here in europe there are some people that bitch to much, but here on this forum its becoming ridiciolus :(

[pjjrfan]

This is the curse of being a fan. When we lose I know I have to bitch, it used to be to my wife, now it's on this forum. I understand we have to lose some games, what bothers me is that guys don't step up with the game on the line, last night, Barry passed up some open shots as did Tony and Devin and Bowen, and finally an off Duncan has to force a shot up or make a bad play with the shot clock winding down. In 99 we had Elie who would take that shot, in 03 it was Kerr and no-no-yes yes Sjax. I think Manu is not intimidated but I don't know, otherwise, close games are going to come down to this, getting the ball in to TD with 3 or 4 guys hanging on him, man that's not right. MVP or not that's a tough sell for anyone.

[GoSpurs21]

Heh, in my opinion spurs worst loss will be next one. And then next one, and next one etc..... Here in europe there are some people that bitch to much, but here on this forum its becoming ridiciolus :(whats rediciolus is acceptance of a loss to an inferior opponent...i guess losing 4 straight after being up 2-0 is acceptable to. I just hope the team especially TIM DUNCAN doesnt accept loses as easily as some people around here, MJ never did.

For those of you accepting the losses, the Spurs are 0-2 against two western conference teams Seattle and Houston. In all four games the constant was indifference by TIM DUNCAN.

And for those of you who say wait until March...past performance is no guarentee of future excellence.

[Solid D]

The Spurs laid an egg offensively and you can credit Houston's length, Mutombo's strong presence - he really bothered Tim, actually every Spur. As expected Malik was too short for this Houston front line, Horry isn't that great of a rebounder any way, and Tim was out of the lane frequently - particularly on the outside-shooting Taylor.

The Spurs didn't make in-game adjustments as well as Houston did. Houston doubled the ball and even sent 2 extras sometimes at Tim with very active hands. Sura stripped the ball twice and shouldn't have been called for fouls. Those were great adjustments and the Spurs weren't crisp in their passes. Houston bogged them down and the Spurs couldn't shoot their way out of it. No rhythm and some of the guys shied away from shooting when they had an opening.

It was a stinker offensively. The Spurs clearly lost their legs in the 4th.

It was an outstanding defensive effort for the most part. I mean...what can you say? The combined 58 points in the first 24 minutes matched the fourth-lowest first half in the shot clock era.

Some quotes:

"Their defense is unbelievable," said McGrady, who made just 10-of-28 shots.

"You like to play aesthetically pleasing and win, but the other team impacts your offense," said Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy, who has guided the Rockets to consecutive wins over the Spurs for the first time since 1997. "We benefited from them playing back-to-back twice (when we've beaten them)."


"He had a huge impact on the game, protecting the basket, rebounding the ball, getting us some extra possessions," Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy said. "Duncan is obviously a monster. Dikembe fought him hard."

"I played great," Mutombo said. "The reason I was brought here was to play defense, block a shot. They see me coming (and say), 'Mutombo's in the game, watch out.' I like that."

"Their defense was very tough on Timmy," said San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, who saw his team held 30 points below its season average. "They made it very tough on him."

"When we play Houston, this is how it goes," Duncan said. "You grind it out and whoever makes the shots at the end is the one who wins."

All the Spurs can do is review the breakdowns and try to adjust better the next time they play them....and move on. It's an 82-game season and they have another tough opponent at 4 PM on Monday.

[td4mvp21]

It was a road game, also. And yes, good teams win road games, but I dont remember the Spurs winning big road games last year until their annual 7-9 game road trip. They didnt even do that the year they won it all. This is the time of year where the spurs win a few lose 1 win two lose 1 win 1 lose 2, etc. it happens every year. its happening right now, it happened last year, and it even happened two years ago. Have some faith. If its meant for us to get better and win the championship, then it will happen. We cant change destiny. They never play their best basketball until after the all-star break. I know alot of ppl have been saying how good theyve been playing and blah blah blah. They are not playing up to their full potential yet, and if they start to like they have over the past several years, then other teams better watch out.

[GoSpurs21]

all I got to say is that it is easy to complement the other team when you beat them

I just wonder if the complements would have come if the Spurs would have won this game by 1 point?

if the opposition makes adjustments to Tim to lock him up, then Tim needs to make adjustments and quicker desicions to get easy inside baskets for his team mates.

[Solid D]

Pop and Tim complimented them, after losing a close game.....perhaps it's better that's all you have to say.

[boutons]

"complements would have come if the Spurs would have won this game by 1 point?"

Winning the DAL game was a shitty win, see Spurs in 4th qtr. The benefit was the Spurs didn't totally collapse in the 4th qtr, and Manu hit his FTs in crunch, win salvaged, ugly as shit.

Had the Spurs won last night @HOU, it would have been a shitty win, since the Spurs played shitty all game. Missing 10 FTs, 3 missed in crunch time, in a low-scoring game is suicide.

[SpurYank]

Get ready for another loss, this one at home. The Wizards aren't my team, even though they're my hometown team. Been against them ever since they brought miracle-man Jordan to ruin them for several years. Not over that blunder yet.

But all that aside, this is a young, aggressive, fundamentally sound team with strengths at every position, inluding off the bench.

The Spurs better forget the Houston loss and focus on a team that may be the team to beat this year.

[boutons]

"team with strengths at every position"

Wiz allow the most PPG of any team, so Eddie doesn't have them playing defense (which makes wonder whether Eddie was really he guy, as rumored when he left for WAS, behind Byron's 2 defense-oriented Finals appearances with the Nets).

So the Wiz are no different from all other top/better teams: they try to outscore you but don't really make an effort on the other end.

Spurs are unique, to the point of being weird, among the top teams in emphasis on defense-first.

Note that LAL/playoffs beat SA with defense, not offense. And of course DET 04 and Spurs 03 won it with defense/offense total.

[td4mvp21]

It was a road game, also. And yes, good teams win road games, but I dont remember the Spurs winning big road games last year until their annual 7-9 game road trip. They didnt even do that the year they won it all. This is the time of year where the spurs win a few lose 1 win two lose 1 win 1 lose 2, etc. it happens every year. its happening right now, it happened last year, and it even happened two years ago. Have some faith. If its meant for us to get better and win the championship, then it will happen. We cant change destiny. They never play their best basketball until after the all-star break. I know alot of ppl have been saying how good theyve been playing and blah blah blah. They are not playing up to their full potential yet, and if they start to like they have over the past several years, then other teams better watch out.

Through 39 games:
2003-2003 Road Record
7-11
2003-2004 Road Record
10-8
2004-2005 Road Record
11-8

[GoSpurs21]

"team with strengths at every position"

Wiz allow the most PPG of any team, so Eddie doesn't have them playing defense (which makes wonder whether Eddie was really he guy, as rumored when he left for WAS, behind Byron's 2 defense-oriented Finals appearances with the Nets).

So the Wiz are no different from all other top/better teams: they try to outscore you but don't really make an effort on the other end.

Spurs are unique, to the point of being weird, among the top teams in emphasis on defense-first.

Note that LAL/playoffs beat SA with defense, not offense. And of course DET 04 and Spurs 03 won it with defense/offense total.Did you actually watch the sonics-wiz game or just read the box score. The gritty Wiz team buckled down at home on a high powered sonics squad and won the game. I wouldnt take this team lightly. They are young and hungry. The Spurs are the measuring stick of the league and right now struggling on the road with a three game road losing streak. If the Spurs dont come into the game focused they will get beat. The Spurs cannot shoot under 40% and win against the Wiz.

[boutons]

I'm not taking the Wiz lightly, but their weakness is defense. PHX led by quite a lot most of the game, and still scored 103 on Wiz, without MVP Nash, as befits the Wiz no-defense game.

The "good" Spurs should win this game easily. I have no idea which Spurs will show up tomorrow night. Spurs will probably get the win, but it will probably be an ugly W.

Then again, it could be like the PHX@SA blowout, too. The outcome, W or L, will be decided by the Spurs (defense), not by the Wiz.

[GoSpurs21]

I'm not taking the Wiz lightly, but their weakness is defense. PHX led by quite a lot most of the game, and still scored 103 on Wiz, without MVP Nash, as befits the Wiz no-defense game.

The "good" Spurs should win this game easily. I have no idea which Spurs will show up tomorrow night. Spurs will probably get the win, but it will probably be an ugly W.

Then again, it could be like the PHX@SA blowout, too. The outcome, W or L, will be decided by the Spurs (defense), not by the Wiz.I was really hoping the Spurs would impose their will on houston last night. the Spurs will get another chance to impose their will tomorrow. All I got to say is GO SPURS

[exstatic]

:lmao You people are fucking spoiled. The team is playing > .750 ball by mid January, which NEVER happens in SA, and you gotta cry 'cause it ain't perfect. If you were Suns fans, you'd probably be hanging by the shower rod, since a 3 game funk obviously overrides being the best in the West. Like it or not, these aren't your usual Rockets. We could almost always count on one of the LOVERS putting up a bad shot or three to send SA on a run. This is like almost any other JVG team in history: defensively oriented. Now you know how the other teams feel when SA puts the clamps on.

[GoSpurs21]

:lmao You people are fucking spoiled. The team is playing > .750 ball by mid January, which NEVER happens in SA, and you gotta cry 'cause it ain't perfect. If you were Suns fans, you'd probably be hanging by the shower rod, since a 3 game funk obviously overrides being the best in the West. Like it or not, these aren't your usual Rockets. We could almost always count on one of the LOVERS putting up a bad shot or three to send SA on a run. This is like almost any other JVG team in history: defensively oriented. Now you know how the other teams feel when SA puts the clamps on.same mentally that thinks best regular season record with no championship is a great season. The Spurs have managed to become the measuring stick in the league. The bar is raised there should be more accountability for lack of FOCUS

[exstatic]

same mentally that thinks best regular season record with no championship is a great season.

Uh, no, I never said that. I repeat that you're fucking spoiled, having your team win two championships in recent years. They're not going to win it every year. I know that, and just enjoy the ride, win or lose. It's like you want some sort of fucking guarantee, or something.


The bar is raised there should be more accountability for lack of FOCUS

I'm sure that Pop will be calling you for advice. He'll have you come into the locker room for a fire and brimstone speech that I'm sure the players will not ignore. :lmao

[Frenchise player]

I believe this team has the better chances among all teams in the NBA to win a championship, and I understand everyone would like to see them playing full potential troughout the season, but you can only apreciate a victory when you have tasted defeat. I remember that three weeks ago, some of you were posting threads like: "please it must be a tough game, I am tired of blowouts."
People are never happy

[CHAMPS AGAIN]

What are you people going to do NEXT YEAR when the SPURS are 25 and 14 and last year were we 30 and 9 get rid of the whole team, FIRE POP. We are just spoiled.

[GoSpurs21]

Uh, no, I never said that. I repeat that you're fucking spoiled, having your team win two championships in recent years. They're not going to win it every year. I know that, and just enjoy the ride, win or lose. It's like you want some sort of fucking guarantee, or something.



I'm sure that Pop will be calling you for advice. He'll have you come into the locker room for a fire and brimstone speech that I'm sure the players will not ignore. :lmaoit must be fun to live your life with such low expectations, and you call me spoiled. I guess people arent raised with the same take pride in your work and work hard and anything can be accomplished attitude anymore. I'm just glad the Spurs players and coaches don't buy into the slacker attitude of I dont care whether I win or lose I'm just here to have fun.

2 championships in 20 years is not that great. Since this is the golden age of the Spurs I just hate to see them throw away chances. Kinda like how Spurs ownership and management wasted David's prime years. Excuse me for wanting better these current Spurs.

[Solid D]

Meanwhile, I went to church, watched some football, got out and played some 3-on-3 and I renewed my appreciation for what it means to have your legs late in a game.

Play it, live it, know it.

Go Spurs, beat the Wizards.

[exstatic]

I'm just glad the Spurs players and coaches don't buy into the slacker attitude of I dont care whether I win or lose I'm just here to have fun.


But according to you, they do! Are you defending them now? What effect is getting your panties all in a wad going to have on the team? Do you think you have some magic effect when you get mad? :lmao

[ChumpDumper]

The bar is raised there should be more accountability for lack of FOCUSWhat are you suggest?

Firing Duncan for lack of "focus"?

[slayermin]

I am disappointed that we lost another close game but overall, I am not worried.

If Tim's lack of aggression keeps him healthy and the Spurs pull 60+ wins, I will be estatic. I do not see any team in the west that could hang with a healthy Spurs squad in a seven game series. The ultimate goal is to win a championship and I think the Spurs are on the right path.

[Que Gee]

What is most curious, is that Pops substitution pattern doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason...Also, Barry is finally shooting well. He's hitting 50% from the 3pt line for the month of January...let him play WITH TIM!!! One thing for him has been the change of being a starter for the last 5 years to a 6th man...But the biggest thing, is how are you supposed to get good looks at the hoop when your only getting 4 shots a game, and playing off of Nesterovic or Rose as your post players. I know he was shooting bad, but he's not getting the type of looks the other guys get when they get to shoot wide open as Tim gets double teamed. Give the guy some minutes with Duncan and see how he responds!

P.S. I can't remember the thread, but I saw some talk about no state income taxes in Texas as a factor of why he signed with the Spurs...The people that were saying this, ought to be banned from this forum. Could be the stupidiest thing I've seen written...The guy wants a ring. Oh by the way, there isn't any state income taxes in Seattle either, and he had the option to re-sign with them...

[Useruser666]

I am disappointed that we lost another close game but overall, I am not worried.

If Tim's lack of aggression keeps him healthy and the Spurs pull 60+ wins, I will be estatic. I do not see any team in the west that could hang with a healthy Spurs squad in a seven game series. The ultimate goal is to win a championship and I think the Spurs are on the right path.

You'll becaome Exstatic? Who will he be then? :lol

[Sense]

You'll becaome Exstatic? Who will he be then? :lol


he will be Penis.

:blah :spin :angel :elephant

[Supergirl]

Well, typical pattern would be Spurs suffer a dumb loss on the road, come home and take it out on their next opponent, and I'd say the fact that they'd back home makes this scenario more likely. Barry will start and have a solid game, as he did last time he started.

[slayermin]

You'll becaome Exstatic? Who will he be then?

:lol

Let me re-phrase. I will be drunk with Spurs' optimism.

[san antonio spurs]

it must be fun to live your life with such low expectations, and you call me spoiled. I guess people arent raised with the same take pride in your work and work hard and anything can be accomplished attitude anymore. I'm just glad the Spurs players and coaches don't buy into the slacker attitude of I dont care whether I win or lose I'm just here to have fun.

2 championships in 20 years is not that great. Since this is the golden age of the Spurs I just hate to see them throw away chances. Kinda like how Spurs ownership and management wasted David's prime years. Excuse me for wanting better these current Spurs.

so if I got u right,u want them to win 82games???or have the 72-10 bulls season???
I can understand that u want them to do right,u want them to win every game, but since we know they can't win every game,we can still be pleased that they are doing right 30-9,second seaded overall,really,what else do u want???i wanna know what u were saying last year,and the year before that,and then 3years ago,how about the 1996-1997 season???
son,don't burn these guyz,just respect what they are doing,like somebody posted before, play the game,live it and know it,then I'm sure u won't often come and criticize these guys.

what if u had a son,that was always making some slow starts in school,and then,all of a sudden,he's succeding,he's second on his class with A grade overall,but one night,he comes home with a bad exam. would u still emphasize on his bad exam,or u might want to congratulate him on his grade overall,then he might continue,think about that.
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[td4mvp21]

there is nothing wrong with him wanting a championship. In fact, thats what we should all be hoping for because these next 4-5 may be the best chances for us to win 2-3 in a row or just 2-3 out of 4-5.

[CHAMPS AGAIN]

We Win 5 In A Row........................

[SpurYank]

Well, the Spurs just finished embarrassing the Wizards, and without Manu! What can I say, perhaps, " On any given NBA game, one team may not show up." I thought sure a team that has won 7 straight games, against some pretty good teams, would absolutely show up. I was wrong. Is it something about road games? The Wizards hardly put up a fight.

[boutons]

"against some pretty good teams"

huh? Not one of these teams plays ANY defense:

Atlanta W 104 - 101
New Jersey W 112 - 88
Seattle W 107 - 96
Minnesota W 117 - 114
Portland W 104 - 100
@ Milwaukee W 105 - 103
Phoenix W 108 - 103

Like the Spurs@Rockets, throw some serious defense at the jump-shooting offense-only teams,and they go tits up.

The only teams that are serious about D are Spurs, Pacers, Rockets, Pistons. DET won @WAS before the WAS streak, and Spurs won today to end it.

Eddie was at NJ with Byron for the two Finals, so I'm mystified that he doesn't require a defensive effort.