Tim Duncan - Playoff Warrior

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This is the thread where you give props to the greatest power forward of all time in the core of his element - the PLAYOFFS.

This was not Tim's greatest regular season. At times he was dominant - he had a great rodeo road trip, and some 5-8 game stretches, particularly against lesser teams, where he dominated on offense or on D, but rarely put the two together. He coasted for stretches, and sometimes played without the smarts we have come to appreciate from him. Tim was also plagued by a dearth of foul calls compared to the rest of his career which clearly put him off his game at times.

That was the regular season. Now, it's the playoffs, and today Tim Duncan showed the world why he is the greatest competitor of the post-Jordan NBA. In maybe the best first game of the first round of the playoffs in NBA history, Tim controlled crunch-time with indomitable will.

Specifically, from the 6 minute mark of the 4th quarter, when the game was on the line, Tim dominated every aspect of the game. On offense, he showed his entire repertoire - low post, drive, put-back, jumpshot, smart pass. He set impeccable screens. He played rugged, intelligent defense. His decision-making was unimpeachable. We witnessed a virtuoso performance reminiscent of Michael Jordan in that Tim demonstrated steel will and veins of ice in making play after incredible play to carry the team to victory. Tim singlehandedly broke Phoenix today - this was Tim Duncan, PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

PS This thread is dedicated to duncan228, the most tireless supporter of everything Duncan. Her commitment to him never wavers, and for that she is to be lauded.

[Summers]

PS This thread is dedicated to duncan228, the most tireless supporter of everything Duncan. Her commitment to him never wavers, and for that she is to be lauded.

That dude wants to marry Tim and have his babies.



;)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

228 is not a dude, dude. She's a 'her'. :lol

[team-work]

Besides beating the Suns, Tim also silenced critics of him who say he's no longer dominant.

[MI21]

I don't have enough time to list everything great about Tim's game.

But I will say something that will make you happy Ruff.

The left hand hook is back, bitches!

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Damn straight, MI21. The lefty hook late in the fourth brought a big smile to my face. :D

I think, after a slow start in Nov-Dec, he's used his left more this season than in any since 2003. And all I have to say about that is eeeexcellent!

[Spider TX]

While I agree that Duncan is a beast and extremely dominant still, would a thread like this have been started if Duncan's 3 would have bounced off the rim and ended the game? I tend to think not, but instead some thread's about a terrible play call by Pop, and a guy who should have never been shooting there missing. This is how it is, I understand, but how quickly some things can be overlooked.

[Summers]

228 is not a dude, dude. She's a 'her'. :lol

Thus the wink at the end of my post. :)

[Loose Cannon]

The funniest part of Timmy's game is that people are surprised by it.

It's Tim fucking Duncan.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Spider, shut the fuck up and go cry somewhere else. Woulda coulda shoulda gunna... :rolleyes

The fact is that Duncan once again demonstrated why he is one of the greatest competitors the NBA has ever seen. He made play after play after play down the stretch to take the game out of the Suns' hands. This game goes in the pantheon of all-time Duncan clutch games along with Lakers game 6 and Nets game 6 in 2003, and Pistons game 7 in 2005 (just off the top of my head).

By no means is the series settled, it was game one. That is not what this thread is about. This thread is about recognising Tim for the greatness that he embodies and that so few NBA fans ever acknowledge. On this night, if you don't recognise just how amazing a player Duncan has been either you have no clue about basketball greatness or you are just a bitter fool. Take your pick and stop whining.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Thus the wink at the end of my post. :)

Oh, twas a wink! I thought it was just a smile and missed your joke. My bad, carry on! :lol

[GrandeDavid]

This is the thread where you give props to the greatest power forward of all time in the core of his element - the PLAYOFFS.

This was not Tim's greatest regular season. At times he was dominant - he had a great rodeo road trip, and some 5-8 game stretches, particularly against lesser teams, where he dominated on offense or on D, but rarely put the two together. He coasted for stretches, and sometimes played without the smarts we have come to appreciate from him. Tim was also plagued by a dearth of foul calls compared to the rest of his career which clearly put him off his game at times.

That was the regular season. Now, it's the playoffs, and today Tim Duncan showed the world why he is the greatest competitor of the post-Jordan NBA. In maybe the best first game of the first round of the playoffs in NBA history, Tim controlled crunch-time with indomitable will.

Specifically, from the 6 minute mark of the 4th quarter, when the game was on the line, Tim dominated every aspect of the game. On offense, he showed his entire repertoire - low post, drive, put-back, jumpshot, smart pass. He set impeccable screens. He played rugged, intelligent defense. His decision-making was unimpeachable. We witnessed a virtuoso performance reminiscent of Michael Jordan in that Tim demonstrated steel will and veins of ice in making play after incredible play to carry the team to victory. Tim singlehandedly broke Phoenix today - this was Tim Duncan, PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

PS This thread is dedicated to duncan228, the most tireless supporter of everything Duncan. Her commitment to him never wavers, and for that she is to be lauded.

Ruff, beautiful take, my friend. And I appreciate your articulation, unlike so many pointless, aimless, rambling, mispunctuated threads which pop up here by trolls.

And mighty props to Tim Duncan!!:lobt2:

[ShoogarBear]

While I agree that Duncan is a beast and extremely dominant still, would a thread like this have been started if Duncan's 3 would have bounced off the rim and ended the game? I tend to think not, but instead some thread's about a terrible play call by Pop, and a guy who should have never been shooting there missing. This is how it is, I understand, but how quickly some things can be overlooked.

If you couldn't start threads about terrible play calls, there would be no Suns boards.

[hitmanyr2k]

That's the Tim Duncan I've been waiting to see all year. He better have that game face on every single game though. The Spurs can't afford to have him come out passive or timid in any game of this series.

[bigfan]

Ok, Ive tried but my pc wont do it, who can put a photo of Timmys face after he sunk the three next to the pic from the King dude in the movie "300" when he yells "This is Sparta!"? Its the same facial expression!

[dbreiden83080]

The funniest part of Timmy's game is that people are surprised by it.

It's Tim fucking Duncan.

Not me, i have been saying all along come playoff time as long as he is healthy he is going to dominate. Too many on this board lose faith based on some reg season games. Duncan has been brilliant in the playoffs every year of his career, no need to feel this year would be different.

[urunobili]

if we had a sportsmanship award on this board... duncan228 would win it and the name should be changed to sportsgirlship award :)

[duncan228]

This thread is dedicated to duncan228, the most tireless supporter of everything Duncan. Her commitment to him never wavers, and for that she is to be lauded.

Thanks Ruff, I'm touched. :)

It's been an interesting season to be a Duncan fan, to say the least. He paced himself more than he ever has this year, and I think that made it easy for people to think he was "done." I knew he wasn't. I knew he would rise when it mattered (unless he was hurt, and I must admit even I was starting to wonder if he was).

It's a privilege to watch him. He is the most incredible player I've ever seen, and I started watching the NBA in Larry Bird's rookie season. I've seen a lot of the big boys in this game but no one ever caught me the way Duncan has.
He is simply amazing, on and off the court.

I never lose faith in him, no matter how off his game may get. I think he's got at least a couple more Championships in him. I want to see him repeat, I want to see him raise another Final's MVP.

I appreciate SpursTalk's patience with me, I know I'm pretty much a one subject fan. It's nice to have someplace to share my admiration of him.

And much to contrary belief, I don't want to marry him or have his babies. :lol
I'm quite content to watch him from a distance. I've never seen him play in person, I would like to do that. Maybe get an autograph. (Assuming I could speak if I actually got face to face with him.)

He was unreal yesterday, what an incredible performance. I'm still catching my breath from it. But I think it's just a preview of what we're going to see this post-season. I'm not saying he'll put up 40 every game, or hit clutch three's. But he wants the repeat, and this is the best chance he's had. He will carry this team, his fire will spread through them. It's going to be a joy to watch.

My commitment to him will never waver. I believe in him. I always have, and I always will.

[Supreme_Being]

CoT?

[duncan228]

Oh, there was one more thing I wanted to say...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/duncan_therecanonlybeone.jpg

[Supreme_Being]

Oh I meant, CoTD? Lol, we should be more specific whether it's TP or TD.

[WildcardManu]

If you couldn't start threads about terrible play calls, there would be no Suns boards.

oooh Sun burned!!!

[duncan228]

Oh I meant, CoTD? Lol, we should be more specific whether it's TP or TD.

I hear it's "Temple of Duncan." :)

[WildcardManu]

Yes TD is the Man, the Legend, the Myth in real life.

[themvp]

Thank you Tim Duncan!

[Supreme_Being]

I hear it's "Temple of Duncan." :)

Tim Duncan and the Latter day Spurs.

[ClingingMars]

This is your you duncan228, i was gonna make another thread but this works.

9VEvx1_6Vw8

- Mars

[TMTTRIO]

TD's the man alright and is going to take us to another championship:toast:king

[duncan228]

Nice clip Mars, thanks.

[Quiet Strength]

Old commercial of duncan


rSowpzBQmbU

[duncan228]

Old commercial of duncan

This thread is wonderful. I can't watch him enough. Thanks for the clip.

[Summers]

I never saw that old promo... It's awesome.

[Quiet Strength]

Yeah.. in the vid duncan was helping horry up off the ground when he was with the lakers.

[JoeTait75]

Cavs fan here. Tim's the straw the stirs, no question about that, but you have a team full of guys who know how to make plays when plays need to be made. Finley, Manu, the Frenchman- they all stepped up yesterday and will continue to step up as the postseason progresses.

Spurs are going to be a tough, tough out. Good luck the rest of the way.

[Summers]

Cavs fan here. Tim's the straw the stirs, no question about that, but you have a team full of guys who know how to make plays when plays need to be made. Finley, Manu, the Frenchman- they all stepped up yesterday and will continue to step up as the postseason progresses.

Spurs are going to be a tough, tough out. Good luck the rest of the way.

Thank you much. You should stick around. Let's just say your team isn't very well represented by the posters we've seen in here. :lol

[JoeTait75]

Thank you much. You should stick around. Let's just say your team isn't very well represented by the posters we've seen in here. :lol

It isn't much better on our own boards. :rolleyes

Fans who know the game have respect for what the Spurs bring to the table. It's tough to hate a team that just shuts up and wins.

[tp2021]

^^ that, my friends, is sig worthy. Thank you, JoeTait75.

[JP le Requin]

someone can photoshop DUNCAN MACLEOD FROM THE MOVIE HIGLANDER AND DUNCAN TIM FROM THE LEGEND SAN ATONIO SPURS???

IT COULD BE A NICE WALPAPER

Duncan THE LEGEND, NEVER BE DOWN
THE IMORTAL

[m33p0]

CoT?
There is no CoT. We are all believers of Duncan except for those few who are foolish enough to want to trade him.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thank God I'm able to see all 11 years of TD in San Antonio

For me he's the best

And I want more

[Kyle Smith]

That dude wants to marry Tim and have his babies.



;)


lmao

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

JoeTait, good to have you around. :tu

The reason that I focussed on Duncan in this game, even though there were otehr big contributions, is that without Tim the Spurs would not even have been in this game. He showed that Jordanesque determination to win at all costs that he pulls out of his bag of tricks when the team needs it most.

I think we should keep this thread alive as long as we are in the playoffs for discussion of Tim as playoff warrior, because he is a different beast when the real games roll around.

[td4mvp21]

I can't believed I even questioned Duncan's ability to be effective against the Suns based on a regular season performance. That was one hell of a performance. We may not win this series but Duncan will be there busting his ass and giving great performance after great performance.

[marini martini]

It isn't much better on our own boards. :rolleyes

Fans who know the game have respect for what the Spurs bring to the table. It's tough to hate a team that just shuts up and wins.

Welcome Joe Tait75! It's so nice to have a good sport from another team here:toast

Good luck to you and your Cavs, also
;)

[duncan228]

I think we should keep this thread alive as long as we are in the playoffs for discussion of Tim as playoff warrior, because he is a different beast when the real games roll around.

I think this year's post-season Duncan will keep this thread going without any other help. He's just getting started. :)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I think this year's post-season Duncan will keep this thread going without any other help. He's just getting started. :)

Yeah, I have that feeling too.

He was just foxing in the the regular season, but last night we saw the REAL Timmy D... you don't have to ask him to "please stand up, please stand up", because this is his time of year. :D

[sa21]

Tim Duncan is so awesome! great video. Thanks for posting.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This thread must endure for the spirit of Tim Duncan, PLAYOFF WARRIOR. :ihit

[Mister Sinister]

It's a kind of magic.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

It's a kind of magic.

Damn straight it is! And TD is a PRINCE OF THE UNIVERSE!

RnrXiaPVeHY

(Someone really should compile a TD clipshow to this song)

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

MI21 just pointed out that TD is out-rebounding Snaq and Amare by 31-24.

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

[SequSpur]

If you couldn't start threads about terrible play calls, there would be no Suns boards.


owned.

[bdictjames]

He got some clutch shots today, not his best performance, but it dont matter if he scores 2 or 40, a win's a win for Mr. Timmy D.

[NRHector]

He got some clutch shots today, not his best performance, but it dont matter if he scores 2 or 40, a win's a win for Mr. Timmy D.he just let someone else scored tonight

[dbreiden83080]

Tim played well he really did. The great thing about him he's so unselfish, he will get out of the way for Tony and Manu to do their thing. Offense he was a bit off but he played good D and rebounded great for the series he is putting up

29 and 16 a game so he is being the Timmy we all know and love. :toast

[TDfan2007]

I loved Tim's first half but in the 2nd half he seemed WAY out of it. idk what was going on but he was fumbling passes, bricking easy shots, and not fighting for post position. I did love his defense, passing, and rebounding though and if he picks the scoring up in game 3 then this series is over.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Stop burying this thread. It is our lucky charm.

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR. Say no more.

[ancestron]

Tim Duncan is the fucking ultimate leader. Leads by example, helps teammates, stands up for teammates, accepts responsibility for his shortcomings, and his humble in the face of success. A true god among men, demolishing all competition with grace, humility, and awe-inspiring consistency.

[wildchild]

Tim Duncan is the fucking ultimate leader. Leads by example, helps teammates, stands up for teammates, accepts responsibility for his shortcomings, and his humble in the face of success. A true god among men, demolishing all competition with grace, humility, and awe-inspiring consistency.

:tu

Everything you've heard about him is true.

[Steve_Javie]

Tim Duncan is the fucking ultimate leader. Leads by example, helps teammates, stands up for teammates, accepts responsibility for his shortcomings, and his humble in the face of success. A true god among men, demolishing all competition with grace, humility, and awe-inspiring consistency.


give me a break. Duncan is a whining spaz who can barely shoot. and this nice guy image everyone has of him is sickening. Tim swears more than my Italian cousin Tony, and trust me, thats a lot.

[xtremesteven33]

wow this forum sounds different from just one month ago....

everyone was saying

"Duncan sucks"
"hes washed up"
"hes soft"

bandwagoners.....

[ancestron]

everyone was saying that? Thats a pretty broad generalization.

[MONTENEGRINO]

Hmmm... What ellse can you think of when you mention Timmy but :lobt2:
Greatness, attitude, mentality of a champ...

[bigfundamental21]

:toast to Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR

Let's get him a win for his birthday tomorrow night! :flag:

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

wow this forum sounds different from just one month ago....

everyone was saying

"Duncan sucks"
"hes washed up"
"hes soft"

bandwagoners.....

You mean about 3 people... :rolleyes

I can see you didn't both to even read the first post.

Take you negativity elsewhere. This thread is for tributes to Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

When the team needed him most, down 3 in the 4th, Tim picked it up AGAIN. A huge jumper, a tough runner, a couple of O boards, and perfect D in breaking up 3 or 4 plays.

Timmy set the table, and Tony brought the meal late in the 4th to extinguish the Suns, but without Tim, we wouldn't have gotten close.

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[duncan228]

Duncan tonight:

29 points (13-28)
17 boards, 9 offensive
3 blocks and 1 steal

Stats don't tell it all. He was not going to lose this game.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Duncan tonight:

29 points (13-28)
17 boards, 9 offensive
3 blocks and 1 steal

Stats don't tell it all. He was not going to lose this game.

For mine, in this game stats tell very little. it was his work from the start of the 4th until about 5 mins to go that put us in a position to win. After struggling for much of the game, he pulled out his true face and we saw Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

:toast

[TDMVPDPOY]

whats his avg in this series?

[duncan228]

He's just getting started. :)

[duncan228]

whats his avg in this series?

Through game 4: 24 ppg, 13 boards, 2 blocks, 3 assists

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

He's just getting started. :)

Yes sirree! Now the engine is warm, time to rev it up!

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

(I just love writing that! :lol )

[TDfan2007]

He was great in the 4th. Simply clutch. Jumper to beat the clock. Floater to beat the clock. Beautiful help D on Nash, defended Shaq beautifully the whole game, and got some huge offensive boards.

He was simply amazing. He and Tony were juts men among boys in this series and they carried us to the win.

[TDfan2007]

btw, Tim's stats for the series:

24.8 ppg 13.8 rpg 2.6apg 2.4 bpg 1 spg

He did absolutely everything for us. And I believe that even those gaudy numbers don't tell his importance in this series. Unbelievable.

:king

[Spurs Brazil]

16pts 13rebs 4blks 3asts and a lot of heart

great job TD

[nikegirl]

did anybody notice that when they involve duncan in the offense like run the offense through him they get better looks? they really have a tendency to go away from him which they should stop coz whenever they pass the ball to duncan double team comes, dish out, boom, more open looks for everyone!

good game tonight happy we got the win! :)

[TDfan2007]

He played a good game tonight on offense and a GREAT game on D. I just wish he's attack against chandler faster. He also missed some easy ones in the 4th but Manu and Tony were more than ready to pick up the slack.

I just loved the intensity that he played with in that second half.

[MONTENEGRINO]

COME BACK!!! Yeeeeeeeeeesssss!!!:)

[Don Quixote]

Does anyone remember when Tim's dominance of the playoffs began?

I do. Way, way back in 1998, after Tim's first season in the NBA, we made the playoffs and opened them on the road in Phoenix (yes, I'm sure you all know how this one ends).

Tim was tentative during the first half, and the Spurs were down four or five going into the 4th. Then, Pop decided to give the ball to Tim down low. The Suns tried to counter by guarding him with Hot Rod Williams.

The ownage that Tim put on Hot Rod is something we have seldom seen before or since.

[Spurs Brazil]

Big game 4 for TD

22pts (10-13FG) 15rebs 4blks 3asts

[ShoogarBear]

And one of the misses was that halftime prayer. He didn't really break a sweat tonight.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Well done to Mr Brazil for beating me to the bump!

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR - has RETURNED! :D

[duncan228]

He didn't really break a sweat tonight.

That's the beauty of his game. When he's on it just looks effortless. It all comes together, his offense flows from his defense. It's just incredible to watch.

[ShoogarBear]

That's the beauty of his game. When he's on it just looks effortless. It all comes together, his offense flows from his defense. It's just incredible to watch.
This was different. This was as in, NO really didn't make him work at all. He might as well have been playing the Bobcats.

[oboymeetsogirl]

The scary thing for the Hornets is that once Timmy has found weaknesses in other teams, he exploits it again and again. I'm not trying to be overly optimistic or hopeful, but it looks like the Spurs now have the Hornets' number. I don't see how they're going to lose from here on out.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bump for the hell of it! :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

22pts 21rebs 5asts

Great job

[duncan228]

He was incredible. This was not a game they could lose. He shaved his head and he meant business. :lol

[Fernando TD21]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/da/fullj.60bf23c93b33256057d0085ec864e060/60bf23c93b33256057d0085ec864e060-getty-80391824mw044_los_angeles_l.jpg

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080526/capt.0e96d8070d344b1c8dc17f47b2d85aa4.lakers_spurs _basketball_saa120.jpg

:flag:

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/5-25react2.jpg

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Nice pic 228. :)

20/20 baby!

Tim Duncan - PLAYOFF WARRIOR.

:D

[peskypesky]

Tim had the LOOK in his eye tonight. He was a man on a mission. He is not going to lose to this Laker team.

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/5-257.jpg

[m33p0]

just schooling pau gasol like he ought to. no surprises there. :lol

[TDfan2007]

It really does seem that when Tim shaves his head what he's really saying is "That's fucking it, we're winning this shit no matter what."

Either that or it's his birthday...

But another 20/20 game from Tim. He's simply amazing. Takes over every part of the game. Shuts Pau down, makes great passes, grabs every board, makes big shots. All I ask for is better rotations on the pick and roll defensively and better finishing around the rim. Otherwise he was prett much perfect tonight.

[Sigz]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/5-257.jpg

Look at Gasol's face! lol

What a weak piece of meat.

[dbreiden83080]

TD=Legend simple as that

[dbreiden83080]

Look at Gasol's face! lol

What a weak piece of meat.

Softer than tissue that one is

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/5-2510.jpg

[Brutalis]

Ok I'll be the one to totally disagree with this thread.

Tim had a very good game, swell. Tim had a great game, awesome.

Tim also bunked several easy makes in the first half. Several plays he totally bunked on defense. He showed poor execution in the screens set for Kobe-he came out way to far and was lucky he didn't get busted on more than those handful of times.

Duncan also needs to cover the distance between him and these little 12-16 foot jumpers by Gasol or even RT at times. He didn't even put his hands up and just hesitates or stands there looking like a fool. I recorded the game zapped the commercials and watched it back on slightly quicker motion and noticed that like a red flag. I understand some may rebuttal with "Tim would get beat on the dribble then what.." however Gasol and RT are not going to beat Timmy off the dribble.
Gasol is getting more height under his hooks and one handed runners in the post. TD is not defending that well and also lucky, that for one the Lakers have not been consistent with forcing Pau's offense into a rhythm when it shows potential, and two the travel called on Gasol was pure luck when Duncan had traveled before, and after on similar yet different paths to the basket off a dribble.
I especially did not like Duncan taking too long with the ball. Once he threw it away which he does every game, and another he dribbled into a trap and lost it. Then, he dribbles again and the double leaves him and he nails a clutch shot from the baseline off balanced. Lucky he has skill otherwise just plain bonehead decision making and shot selection- settling for those jumpers barely hitting the side of the backboard was weak as well. Timmy did not get very many calls going for him till late in the game because he does not attack the basket. Once he did everything opened up didn't it? I agree that TD is a high percentage shooter from 15 feet within, but against this long Lakers team they are no joke or mistake or hype, TD only hits about 1 for 3 attempts this series. Phil Jackson loves that and TD needs to smarten up on that and be more physical and attack when possible not chunking a shot 1-1 on with that side of the paint to yourself.

So basically we have a slow problem. Tim coming out too far on defense leaving the paint wide open and not able to get back. Not getting at least a hand up to contest and shot and poor defense 1-1 with Gasol.

You guys might slam me for being a critic or perfectionist but TD did play a great game overall. Again he missed so many gimmes around the basket that seem to be more consistent than ever in his career -- "gimmes around the basket" -- while I also take into account and consideration how many god damn NON CALLS he puts up with.

[TDfan2007]

Ok I'll be the one to totally disagree with this thread.

Tim had a very good game, swell. Tim had a great game, awesome.

Tim also bunked several easy makes in the first half. Several plays he totally bunked on defense. He showed poor execution in the screens set for Kobe-he came out way to far and was lucky he didn't get busted on more than those handful of times.

Duncan also needs to cover the distance between him and these little 12-16 foot jumpers by Gasol or even RT at times. He didn't even put his hands up and just hesitates or stands there looking like a fool. I recorded the game zapped the commercials and watched it back on slightly quicker motion and noticed that like a red flag. I understand some may rebuttal with "Tim would get beat on the dribble then what.." however Gasol and RT are not going to beat Timmy off the dribble.
Gasol is getting more height under his hooks and one handed runners in the post. TD is not defending that well and also lucky, that for one the Lakers have not been consistent with forcing Pau's offense into a rhythm when it shows potential, and two the travel called on Gasol was pure luck when Duncan had traveled before, and after on similar yet different paths to the basket off a dribble.
I especially did not like Duncan taking too long with the ball. Once he threw it away which he does every game, and another he dribbled into a trap and lost it. Then, he dribbles again and the double leaves him and he nails a clutch shot from the baseline off balanced. Lucky he has skill otherwise just plain bonehead decision making and shot selection- settling for those jumpers barely hitting the side of the backboard was weak as well. Timmy did not get very many calls going for him till late in the game because he does not attack the basket. Once he did everything opened up didn't it? I agree that TD is a high percentage shooter from 15 feet within, but against this long Lakers team they are no joke or mistake or hype, TD only hits about 1 for 3 attempts this series. Phil Jackson loves that and TD needs to smarten up on that and be more physical and attack when possible not chunking a shot 1-1 on with that side of the paint to yourself.

So basically we have a slow problem. Tim coming out too far on defense leaving the paint wide open and not able to get back. Not getting at least a hand up to contest and shot and poor defense 1-1 with Gasol.

You guys might slam me for being a critic or perfectionist but TD did play a great game overall. Again he missed so many gimmes around the basket that seem to be more consistent than ever in his career -- "gimmes around the basket" -- while I also take into account and consideration how many god damn NON CALLS he puts up with.


I'll agree with the rotations and missing the easy shots, but his defense on Pau was great. He forced Pau into some VERY tough shots, some he hit, but most of the time Pau wound up missing. He also took away Pau's jumper on all but one possession.

I will admit that at times his lack of aggression pisses me off. The guy is unselfish to a fault at times. However his unselfishness allowed others like Manu to go off so I'll take that. Also, a lot of the easy shots he missed weren't truly easy because he got hacked on them and the foul wasn't called.

All in all, I'd expect an even better game from Tim in game 4.

[polandprzem]

pick up your poison

gasol is very good passer and we have absolutely nobody who can show some interior presents. Also Tim is rebound almost half of the spurs boards.

Thomas is fricking non-exsistance on D on rebs and he do not even shoots the ball well.
Oberto is not able to play phisical ball and he is weak at rebounding.

With the poise TD had we always have a chance to win. It's a matter of the role players to step up every game this series now

[MarceloM!]

Paint fighter!

[TDMVPDPOY]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/5-257.jpg
What did the hand say to the face?

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/5-2510.jpg
ball bitch

[nikegirl]

I love Timmy! He has done so much this game. How many rebounds is he averaging? should be about 18 right? Wow, I just hope this continues. :)


My only knock on him is his shooting percentage.

[bigfundamental21]

Duncan came into this game ready to work. He was a monster on the boards and really played some awesome defense. What more can you ask of him? It is so awesome to be able to watch him play!

GO SPURS GO!

BELIEVE!

[Spurs Brazil]

TD 27pts 13rebs, 37 minutes on bad knees

Great job. Too bad he had no help inside

[samikeyp]

Timmy was a beast tonight. :toast

[NewJerSpur]

He brought us back from the depths in the 3rd quarter.

[duncan228]

Duncan is a Champion. Win or lose. He leaves it all on the court. I can't ask for anything more.

[samikeyp]

Duncan is a Champion. Win or lose. He leaves it all on the court. I can't ask for anything more.

Well said.

[mexicanjunior]

Duncan is a Champion. Win or lose. He leaves it all on the court. I can't ask for anything more.

Agreed, he gave this game all he had on 1 knee tonight, it's a shame his coach left him on an island in the paint.

[Death In June]

I sincerely hope the FO goes for broke this off season. Duncan deserves to go out with the best possible chance at another championship. I just don't know if Holt and co. are willing to spend.

[NewJerSpur]

I sincerely hope the FO goes for broke this off season. Duncan deserves to go out with the best possible chance at another championship. I just don't know if Holt and co. are willing to spend.

It's not always about htem being willing to spend, it's also about FA wanting to go elsewhere for various reasons. Look up the situation last offseason with Pargo.

[HarlemHeat37]

not surprising at all..

Duncan is the best playoff performer of this generation, and he's always reliable in the big games..

[Danny.Zhu]

Thank you Tim.