Spurs @ Suns Game 4 - Game Blog

[Budkin]

There is nothing wrong with the Suns leaving in their starters. The Spurs did the same thing last game. You want to make sure the Spurs don't get back in it. I would want Pop to do the same thing.

It's not the same... we were only up 16 or so at the beginning of the 4th.

[Budkin]

TP went to the locker room early? Did he get hurt? Anybody know?

Prolly... he got smashed in the face at least 3 times on drives.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Dumb thread. And no, the refs don't carry any blame. This was a no show by the team and coaching staff. That's it.

[td4mvp21]

It's not the same... we were only up 16 or so at the beginning of the 4th.

Honestly I don't care. That's not something I'm going to complain about. The Spurs deserve all the humiliation, the shame, the blame in the world for how they played this game.

[carina_gino20]

They weren't supposed to play like this today, either.

I know. And I'm disappointed because they had a great chance to close it out and get some rest. But I understand that they make mistakes, too, and a game like this isn't unheard of. I just think it's not worth it to be so worked up. There's nothing we can do but wait till the Spurs goes apeshit on the Suns on Game 5.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:lol Refs let Giricek take not 3, not 4, but 5 steps on his way to the hoop. Classic.

[dbreiden83080]

Oh, and all the people talking about the Red Sox need to fucking pull their heads out... Look at how fucking rare that is in the history of pro sports. A team as good as the Spurs is not going to lose 4 straight after going up 3-0... just ain't happening.

Blowing a lead in Baseball is night and day compared to B-Ball. Your best pitcher can have one bad start and never get another chance. Offense in Baseball come and goes all the time. So much of what goes on in Basketball is about focus and intensity. In baseball there are times you can be as focused as a ninja and still won't be able to hit the damn ball.

[Princess Pimp]

Another " Blame it on the refs thread" LOL

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

good job Spurs, give the Suns confidence they can get back in this

[easjer]

The refs sucked, but they are not to blame.

The poor defense, the bad shot selection, the lack of aggression or pressure, the bad passes and stupid turnovers and inability of the Spurs to fix the problems were to blame for this game.

[noles1983]

TP went to the locker room early? Did he get hurt? Anybody know?

maybe he is just disgusted of their play like us. i did my version of heading to the locker room, its called changing the channel

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

How fucking dumb are you? Suns can't afford to blow this game, in case you forgot they are down 3-0


How fucking dumb are you? Vaughn, Barry, Bowen, Stoudemire, and Thomas are going to erase a 28 point lead in 12 minutes against the starting five for Phenix?

I used to ignore your ass, but damn today makes me realize why everyone thinks you are such a stupid bitch.

[Budkin]

good job Spurs, give the Suns confidence they can get back in this

Just do us all a favor and jump already...

[Harry Callahan]

Oh, and all the people talking about the Red Sox need to fucking pull their heads out... Look at how fucking rare that is in the history of pro sports. A team as good as the Spurs is not going to lose 4 straight after going up 3-0... just ain't happening.

Right. Also, how often does a team sweep occur in the playoffs? The Spurs will take their lumps today and move on (it helps to have a short memory). The Suns got it going today. Can they do this three more times in a row? Nope.

[txmed]

Another " Blame it on the refs thread" LOL

Read it first before posting

[dbreiden83080]

Honestly I don't care. That's not something I'm going to complain about. The Spurs deserve all the humiliation, the shame, the blame in the world for how they played this game.

Why would they be humiliated they are up 3-1?? Boston just lost to the damn Hawks for god's sake. Pistons are getting beat by the 76ers. Suns are a very good team it happens they will bounce back next game.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

good job Spurs, give the Suns confidence they can get back in this

you are exaggerating quite a bit

[ipeefreely]

Right. Also, how often does a team sweep occur in the playoffs? The Spurs will take their lumps today and move on (it helps to have a short memory). The Suns got it going today. Can they do this three more times in a row? Nope.

U hope.........:downspin:

[SpurOutofTownFan]

i honestly didnt' see anything the suns can do to beat the spurs 4 games.. i saw a lot of no-effort from the spurs part though

[DazedAndConfused]

I'm not saying PHX will win this series, but you should never disrespect them enough to think they won't come into Game 5 with this same type of energy.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I'm not saying PHX will win this series, but you should never disrespect them enough to think they won't come into Game 5 with this same type of energy.

agreed.


However, I think SA will take care of business at home.

[Budkin]

U hope.........:downspin:

:lmao at MavFan trying to talk shit.

[michaelwcho]

[IMG]
The gregarious way the referees have called this game has an effect on everything in the game. Spurs in 5.

I think you mean "egregious". "Gregarious" means talkative or sociable.

Anyway, refs swing games all the time. There's no way to stop it short of instant replay on every call.

[ipeefreely]

I'm not saying PHX will win this series, but you should never disrespect them enough to think they won't come into Game 5 with this same type of energy.

Yep, exactly, your final win if you get it will be a battle, maybe a 1-2 pt win....you had better find the energy and the D...

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'm not saying PHX will win this series, but you should never disrespect them enough to think they won't come into Game 5 with this same type of energy.

True, but similarly you can't expect the Spurs to roll into game 5 with the same lack of interest and intensity that they showed today.

[1Parker1]

Pop should take out Barry. He could get an unncessary injury here.

[dbreiden83080]

agreed.


However, I think SA will take care of business at home.

Yes i expect a tough close game fight to the end and hopefully Spurs win. Play the way they should have today but didn't.

[Budkin]

Oh yeah and who honestly beleves that Dantoni can outcoach Pop enough to come all the way back?

[Pulgoso]

Obviously Spurs are not playing the game within their style. Looks to me this will be a give away game. They are going to wrap up this first round with Suns in San Antonio on Tuesday. There is no way they give up 30 points in a game. Plus they do not have the sense of urgency to finish in game 4. Just like what they did in Utah since nothing to gain. I would give away this game to give my roster a breather. Plus this game will give the bench player opportunity to practice and have the feel of the play-off intensity. Finishing in 4-0 or 4-1 will not make any difference to POP or even 4-2. They are 1 game away to wrap up this round vs Suns still has a long way to go. I would not plan to wrap up early and sit around for the next 5 days wait for the 2nd round opponent. That will lose the play-off momentum for my players. The question will they finish it on Tuesday or will be another practice day for the reserve players?

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

you are exaggerating quite a bit




yeah, let's ignore the Suns dominating the Spurs in the 1st half of games 1/2

[BonnerDynasty]

Finley needs to stay off the court in game 5. What a joke on defense. Suns finally figured out to post him up every time

[Pero]

No Mark, Diaw is on the floor because Mike's a moron.

[TrollsDynasty]

This is the first game blog of the series that I haven't started.

Hopefully the Spurs can still win the game! :lol

You better start that Game 5 thread then, mother fucker.

[Shaolin-Style]

Oh yeah, let Am make the game blog next time.

You're unlucky Cherry!

[1Parker1]

Oh shit, they just showed Parker, ice on his calf and ankle. Duncan has ice on his ankle. So does Ginobili. :pctoss

Could Grant Hill's injury have been a blessing in disguise for the Suns???? If D'Antoni will have to continue starting him, he's a mismatch for the Spurs on the floor.

[T Park]

hopefully they can come up with a counter to Diaw.

That development is troubling.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Oh shit, they just showed Parker, ice on his calf and ankle. Duncan has ice on his ankle. So does Ginobili. :pctoss

Could Grant Hill's injury have been a blessing in disguise for the Suns???? If D'Antoni will have to continue starting him, he's a mismatch for the Spurs on the floor.

CIA Pop

He's doing a psychological thing on the Suns.



I hope :depressed



But whatever, we got game 5, trust me

[Quiet Strength]

Come on spurs.. finish the game on a 22-0 run!!

[ipeefreely]

:lmao at MavFan trying to talk shit.

I want you to win........:toast

Trust me,...........

I am not talking sh!t, but you guys seem a little worried all of the sudden....scurred are ya....you shoud be....that team when they are in sync ...forgetaboutit:nope

[Allanon]

Could Grant Hill's injury have been a blessing in disguise for the Suns???? If D'Antoni will have to continue starting him, he's a mismatch for the Spurs on the floor.

I think you have a good point, the Spurs can't really guard Diaw one on one except with Bowen. Ime and Finley are getting torched by Diaw.

I'm not sure how Pop's gonna deal with Diaw.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

hopefully they can come up with a counter to Diaw.

That development is troubling.

They'll probably look at the final 5 minutes of the fourt quarter of game 2 and try to see why they were so successful on Diaw in those possessions.

[td4mvp21]

Positives:
Spurs will be at home in Game 5.
The Spurs will hopefully make adjustments on offense and defense.
More than likely, the Spurs will play like they did in Game 3 on Tuesday (at least I would hope so)

We just have to hope the Spurs close it out on Tuesday or this series could really bad really quickly.

[Harry Callahan]

U hope.........:downspin:

Enjoy your summer Mavie. It's starting next week.

[carina_gino20]

Oh yeah, let Am make the game blog next time.

You're unlucky Cherry!

:nope

But timvp needs to bump the Ditka thread. :spin

[BiZNicK]

A blowout loss is nothing to be worried about...we will come back strong next game.

[ipeefreely]

I think you have a good point, the Spurs can't really guard Diaw one on one except with Bowen. Ime and Finley are getting torched by Diaw.

I'm not sure how Pop's gonna deal with Diaw.

Diaw is an enigma, he is truly the definition of hot and cold...No way he and Bell hit shots like that again...

Having said that you have given them some confidence, I would be concerned If I were you ....

[Deuces88]

Dammit, Spurs! You have to get drunk and give the Suns a sliver of hope! Just end the series, THEN drink after.

Seriously, someone put something in their gatorade.

[TampaDude]

Positives:
Spurs will be at home in Game 5.
The Spurs will hopefully make adjustments on offense and defense.
More than likely, the Spurs will play like they did in Game 3 on Tuesday (at least I would hope so)

We just have to hope the Spurs close it out on Tuesday or this series could really bad really quickly.

I hate to sound negative, but Game 5 is a MUST WIN for the Spurs. If they lose Game 5, they are in DEEP trouble, because the Suns WILL win a Game 6 in PHX.

[td4mvp21]

:lmao The refs are still calling stupid shit on the Spurs.

[SpursPreacher]

Spurs will be fine,I send this to bad night at the office,they did this with utah last year,when they got blown out in game 3 and won the next two,spurs will take game 5

[TampaDude]

A blowout loss is nothing to be worried about...we will come back strong next game.

Actually, if the Spurs are gonna lose this game, it's better to get blown out, so the starters get some rest.

[ipeefreely]

Enjoy your summer Mavie. It's starting next week.

Im not really a MAVS fan, LOL the jokes on you.....:lmao

[Spurologist]

D'antoni puts amare back in with a 21 pt lead?????????????

[td4mvp21]

:lmao :lmao Back to back shitty calls on the Spurs!! This is unbelievable.

[Shaolin-Style]

Refs want to make sure the lead stays a blowout I guess.

[Pero]

Amare back in the game? :lol

Is Antoni an asshole, pussy or dumb?

Or all three?

[carina_gino20]

I hate to sound negative, but Game 5 is a MUST WIN for the Spurs. If they lose Game 5, they are in DEEP trouble, because the Suns WILL win a Game 6 in PHX.

True that. Refs will make sure of it if this gets to 6.

[Allanon]

Amare back in padding his STATs
Diaw trying to get his triple double

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Come on Come on RUN RUN RUN RRUN SA!!!! come on Damon RUN RUN RUN lets go lets go

[td4mvp21]

I hate to sound negative, but Game 5 is a MUST WIN for the Spurs. If they lose Game 5, they are in DEEP trouble, because the Suns WILL win a Game 6 in PHX.

I agree unfortunately. That's why I am so incredibly pissed. The Spurs put a lot more pressure on themselves now.

[ipeefreely]

:lmao The refs are still calling stupid shit on the Spurs.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The dreaded excuses response....dont do it....dont even go there.....

You got ass fukked on national TV, now move on and put them away in game 5.....

[Pero]

Oh I forgot hypocrite.

[Spurologist]

Im not really a MAVS fan, LOL the jokes on you.....:lmao

you do know there's an option to select who your favorite team really is.

I hope Spurstalk can weed out the mentally retarded. Reading is fundamental.

yes...i'm bitter

[BiZNicK]

This is exactly what happened to us in 2005 (without the blowout)

Spurs were up 3-0
Lost game 4
And won game 5

[td4mvp21]

Still no calls. How can you not believe the refs have an agenda with the way this has been officiated? I'm glad this wasn't a close game because we would have gotten FUCKED OVER.

[Harry Callahan]

The Spurs won game 3 even with the Suns getting a bunch of calls and staying out of foul trouble.

Home cooking helps.

[SpursPreacher]

This is exactly what happened to us in 2005 (without the blowout)

Spurs were up 3-0
Lost game 4
And won game 5


most correct have faith,and stay from the ledge my brothas and sistas

[td4mvp21]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The dreaded excuses response....dont do it....dont even go there.....

You got ass fukked on national TV, now move on and put them away in game 5.....

:lol Because I said that's why we lost, right? We lost because we sucked ASS today (and that's an understatement). But yeah, the officiating has been lopsided.

[lefty]

How 'bout that Sidney Crosby?

[Pero]

Bell, Diaw, Stoudamire???? FUCKING HYPOCRITE CRYING BITCH!!! Someone should remind him of the Laker game.. Bitch.

[Quiet Strength]

d'antoni is such a loser

[ipeefreely]

I hate to sound negative, but Game 5 is a MUST WIN for the Spurs. If they lose Game 5, they are in DEEP trouble, because the Suns WILL win a Game 6 in PHX.

That is correct, it is a must win....they will not lose anymore games on their home floor, that much is certain......

SO PUT THEM AWAY ON 5

[Sigz]

I think I heard D'antoni say "I've got my evaluations on my desk?"

[TampaDude]

LOL at D'Antoni gettting tossed... :lol

[BonnerDynasty]

What a fucking clown.

Go back to your singing career D'Antonio!

[td4mvp21]

The officiating was like this in Game 3, the difference was the Spurs made it to where it did not matter. Phoenix has gotten the benefits from officiating every damn game this series. The Spurs just need to do what they did in the first three games-make it a nonfactor.

[boutons_]

d'Antoni is such a fool, joker, clown, child. We just have to finish this AZ fuckers of Tue night.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

now lets put back the starters and win the game!!!! dantoni just got ejected for being a pussy and he took everything with him on his way out.

[Pero]

Antoni technical. Thrown out. LMAO!!!! What an idiot.

[Harry Callahan]

Im not really a MAVS fan, LOL the jokes on you.....:lmao

Good for you. You are really funny with that brilliant joke. Whatever.

[Quiet Strength]

He's probably mad that he has to come back to san antonio to lose the series.

[mrcoon29]

What the hell was he arguing about??

[T Park]

Still no calls. How can you not believe the refs have an agenda with the way this has been officiated? I'm glad this wasn't a close game because we would have gotten FUCKED OVER.


Like Van Gundy said.

In the playoffs I would rather get blown out than lose a close one, because the next day you have the attention of the team better.

[statman32]

The Spurs won game 3 even with the Suns getting a bunch of calls and staying out of foul trouble.

Home cooking helps.

You forget to mention Amare picking up 3 bs fouls. It goes both ways.

Dantoni is a fucking idiot. Leaves his starters in teh game and then gets ejected. :lol

[SpurOutofTownFan]

What the hell was he arguing about??

he didnt get any penis in the ass tonight.

[lefty]

Can't believe Antonella got ejected

[ballhog]

He must have thought that throwing a ball at someone was a foul. Or maybe he just had to go get the cash for the refs.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Like Van Gundy said.

In the playoffs I would rather get blown out than lose a close one, because the next day you have the attention of the team better.

this is the reason why i said dantoni should be concerned if this game ends up being a blow out.

[nashzilla]

The officiating was like this in Game 3, the difference was the Spurs made it to where it did not matter. Phoenix has gotten the benefits from officiating every damn game this series. The Spurs just need to do what they did in the first three games-make it a nonfactor.



:lmao

[Quiet Strength]

oooh its down to 19

[shelshor]

Now they can call offensive fouls

[01Snake]

Wow. Whats with all the whistles now. haha

[SpurOutofTownFan]

is oberto playing tonight?

[ipeefreely]

He's probably mad that he has to come back to san antonio to lose the series.

I hate the suns, I only chose the mavs when i signed up as I know how much interstate hatred there is.....

[Shaolin-Style]

Jeezus here goes the "Suns won twice in San Antonio in the regular season" bullshit again.

[SpursPreacher]

last time I remember,they lost two straight in san antonio I think.

[duncan228]

Duncan smiling on the bench. I'm not the least bit worried. The Spurs end this in game 5.

[Quiet Strength]

lol @ the spurs laughing on the bench. This loss means nothing to them.

[Agloco]

It pisses me off how players take games off. You're getting paid to play hard each and every game. Play dammit.

[SpursPreacher]

Duncan smiling on the bench. I'm not the least bit worried. The Spurs end this in game 5.

I saw that to,all shall be ok.

[Pero]

Damn, now we'll probably have to listen to Shaq smack again... :lol

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

Duncan smiling on the bench. I'm not the least bit worried. The Spurs end this in game 5.

You got that right.

The Spurs aren't gonna roll over!

[Shaolin-Style]

They tanked this game to sell more tickets at home, clearly.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

Scola with the blocked shot



at least someone is showing heart out there

[statman32]

lol @ the spurs laughing on the bench. This loss means nothing to them.

Stupid. :sleep

[Spurologist]

Apparently Jeff Van Gundy doesn't think it's OK to have fun when watching a game.

[Harry Callahan]

Jeezus here goes the "Suns won twice in San Antonio in the regular season" bullshit again.

More pertinent stat. What is the Sun's playoff record at home. What is the Sun's playoff record against SA overall. Please.

If the Suns get 23 free throws in first half of every remaining game, they've got a shot. :lol

[Budkin]

What is going on here??

[Creation88]

bad loss tonight. i hope POP chews them out all the way back to SA. hopefully we can close it out on Tuesday.

(i knew this game was not gonna be good when i missed the tip because ABC blows!)

[T Park]

Apparently Jeff Van Gundy doesn't think it's OK to have fun when watching a game.

No I understood what he was saying.

But, thats the attitude you gotta have for a game like that.

Laugh it off.

Things didn't fall, things didn't work right.

Laugh it off, throw away the tape, go to game 5.

[Quiet Strength]

Stupid. :sleep


Yeah its stupid amare played in the 4th and that d'antoni was ejected for being a loser.

[Deuces88]

Pop is gonna rip the Spurs another asshole when he's through.

[Pero]

What is going on here??

Where?

[statman32]

More pertinent stat. What is the Sun's playoff record at home. What is the Sun's playoff record against SA overall. Please.

If the Suns get 23 free throws in first half of every remaining game, they've got a shot. :lol

Why even mention the ft numbers when Popovich was playing hack a shaq?

[T Park]

bad loss tonight. i hope POP chews them out all the way back to SA. hopefully we can close it out on Tuesday.

(i knew this game was not gonna be good when i missed the tip because ABC blows!)


What good does chewing out guys that didn't have their legs and just missed shots?

I don't see the point.

[carina_gino20]

The Big Three just spent more than an entire quarter watching the Suns run up the score. This series ends in Game 5.

[ipeefreely]

They tanked this game to sell more tickets at home, clearly.

HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

Take some vicodin, it might be better than this dribble....

[Budkin]

Game 5 is going to be fun...

[statman32]

Yeah its stupid amare played in the 4th and that d'antoni was ejected for being a loser.

I agree the Dantoni is a moron for getting ejected and playing Diaw/Bell/Amare for so long in the 4th. Doesnt change the fact that any other team would get critizied if they had players laughing during a blow out.

[E20]

As JVG said that Parker's high Jump shot percentage last game was an abberation, so is Raja Bell's. This will not happen again. Spurs in 5.

[T Park]

As JVG said that Parker's high Jump shot percentage last game was an abberation, so is Raja Bell's. This will not happen again. Spurs in 5.


I'd say today's abberation is him not making ONE, while Bell couldn't miss.

Oh well.

[statman32]

What good does chewing out guys that didn't have their legs and just missed shots?

I don't see the point.

While the Spurs missed some shots they usually make, the SUns did a better job defedning tonight, especially the p&r. Recgonize that. Its not all on the Spurs.

[Harry Callahan]

Why even mention the ft numbers when Popovich was playing hack a shaq?


How many intentional foul shots did shaq take? My satellite dish crapped out on me and I missed the game (god was watching over me I guess).

[ipeefreely]

I agree the Dantoni is a moron for getting ejected and playing Diaw/Bell/Amare for so long in the 4th. Doesnt change the fact that any other team would get critizied if they had players laughing during a blow out.

He ejected himself, to try and do the ra ra deal with his team, that he hasnt given up....I mean thats all it is......getting ejected with a 22 pt lead with 2 mins left is not an ejection, its a plan....

[td4mvp21]

Well seeing the Spurs on the bench makes me feel a little better. I already can't wait until Tuesday.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

If TP's jump shot was falling tonight this could have been a totally different game, it just didnt' happen as bell and diaw hitting everything wont happen again.

[BiZNicK]

They tanked this game to sell more tickets at home, clearly.

Once again, Pop is a genius!

[Quiet Strength]

I agree the Dantoni is a moron for getting ejected and playing Diaw/Bell/Amare for so long in the 4th. Doesnt change the fact that any other team would get critizied if they had players laughing during a blow out.

I dont think the lakers would either but thats just my opinion. The spurs have been blown out before and they handle it pretty well and usually come back strong their next game.

[statman32]

I dont think the lakers would either but thats just my opinion. The spurs have been blown out before and they handle it pretty well and usually come back strong their next game.

Thats fine to say. I fully expect the SPurs to come out blazing on Tuesday. Its gonna be a tough game.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

this is gonna be a nightmare trip to SA for the suns.

[ipeefreely]

If TP's jump shot was falling tonight this could have been a totally different game, it just didnt' happen as bell and diaw hitting everything wont happen again.

Diaw sucks, there is reason he isnt a starter, he isnt consistent enough...he will have a typical Diaw game in game 5, 7 pts in 22 minutes.....Raja Bell is a flatout asshole, dikks like that have karma working against them, no way in hell he has the same kind of game...

[statman32]

How many intentional foul shots did shaq take? My satellite dish crapped out on me and I missed the game (god was watching over me I guess).

Im guessing 8-10. I dont even remmember him actually getting fouled shooting.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Thats fine to say. I fully expect the SPurs to come out blazing on Tuesday. Its gonna be a tough game.

i think if the spurs come out on all cylinders and getting a lead of any size in the first quarter with the crowd and everything the game will be over soon as the suns wont have any heart to come back. today it was just different from the very beginning.

[Quiet Strength]

Thats fine to say. I fully expect the SPurs to come out blazing on Tuesday. Its gonna be a tough game.


I wish it would be like game 1. Now that was an awesome game to watch. Then again since I'm a spurs fan a blowout would be awesome too.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Im guessing 8-10. I dont even remmember him actually getting fouled shooting.

he got fouled twice on the act of shooting for 4 FTs

[Spurologist]

As JVG said that Parker's high Jump shot percentage last game was an abberation, so is Raja Bell's. This will not happen again. Spurs in 5.

Tp has never been a great jump shooter. I agree with JVG from that perspective but it would be wrong to suggest that he can't knock down open jumpers. He has had open shots all series long because Nash cheats on the pick and rolls by going towards the basket instead of fighting to guard the jumpshot. I'd like to know tp's jumpshot percentage in this series. Open shots will always be there. Tp just has to take what the defense gives him. He had a rhythm in game 3 and that opened up his entire game. Hope it continues in game 5.

Spurs in 5. :tu

[Harry Callahan]

Were Tony, Manu, and Tim doing a routine icedown on bench since the 4th quarter was garbage time? Was there something physically wrong with them?

Just wondering.

On to game 5 in SA.

[T Park]

Were Tony, Manu, and Tim doing a routine icedown on bench since the 4th quarter was garbage time? Was there something physically wrong with them?

Just wondering.

On to game 5 in SA.


All normal.

[1Parker1]

It's actually good that the Spurs got blown out, help them get focused for Tuesday.

[duncan228]

Were Tony, Manu, and Tim doing a routine icedown on bench since the 4th quarter was garbage time? Was there something physically wrong with them?

Just wondering.

Nothing's wrong. They ice on the bench a lot when they're not going back in.

[T Park]

if 1parker1 likes, its good :toast

[Harry Callahan]

Im guessing 8-10. I dont even remmember him actually getting fouled shooting.

The net total (23-8 = 15) is still on the high side if you extrapolate for the entire game. Of course they only shot four free throws in the second half in the garbage time second half.

[Harry Callahan]

Nothing's wrong. They ice on the bench a lot when they're not going back in.

Cool. Thanks.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

It's actually good that the Spurs got blown out, help them get focused for Tuesday.
Agree.
Better than expending our guys in a close game loss

Dudes should have been focused today though, what a missed opportunity.

[Banzai]

Well as Michael Cooper said after the game "The Spurs are going to give the Suns a butt whooping back in SA"

[duncan228]

Dudes should have been focused today though, what a missed opportunity.

I think the Spurs will see it as exactly that, a missed opportunity. And it will make them focus. I expect to see them come out strong and end it in game 5.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I think the Spurs will see it as exactly that, a missed opportunity. And it will make them focus. I expect to see them come out strong and end it in game 5.

yeah, I trust they'll play better for the win. They followed one of their best games. with one of their worst games. Poor decisions, turnovers, bad passes, poor defense and bad calls got in their heads.
I think they'll play with more ball movement on Tuesday and go back to Tim.

Plus, the Suns really, really wanted to keep their dignity, as a caliber team.

[td4mvp21]

I think the Spurs will see it as exactly that, a missed opportunity. And it will make them focus. I expect to see them come out strong and end it in game 5.

As mad/disappointed as I am, I just can't see a Duncan led team miss another opportunity. We've seen this from the Spurs before over the years, and we all know their focus and intensity will be much better on Tuesday. I'm hoping that translates into a win for them.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

expect Duncan/Scola to gie them hell on Tuesday

[DazedAndConfused]

The Spurs should have no worries about closing this series out. The danger in losing this game is that the series is now prolonged to potentially 5-7 games. The longer these series go for a veteran and old team like SAS the more it hurts their chances of being fresh in the later rounds.

[G-Nob]

All the pressure is on SAS

[Emanuel20]

Next game, I am sure that Tony will split the defense and be aggressive as in game 3. However, we need everyone to contribute...we can't rely on the big three. We need Barry, Finley, Bruce, Oberto, ....I am really disappointed at the players tonight. You would think that the oldest team in the league and also very experienced would try and do their best to close the series but...lol
Well, I expect everyone to be diving for loose ball and making the most of game 5 and please let's close these suns because I am getting tired and about to start crying of watching Finley and Manu being abused by Diaw.

[nfg3]

OK that's our blowout loss for the series. Last year they did the same thing to us in game 2. We took game 3. They will come back focused and ready to close this series out come Tuesday. Book it!

[Xylus]

All the pressure is on SAS

Suns have no room for error. All the pressure is on PHX.

[Emanuel20]

Suns have no room for error. All the pressure is on PHX.

well, if we lose game 5....ginobili's groin will be tight xaxaxxa..well spurs should feel pressure on them now...because anything can happen in game 5

[Xylus]

If the Suns win Game 5, then the pressure will begin to shift... but until that time, the Suns have absolutely no room to make a mistake. They'll have to bring their A++ game to San Antonio and beat the Spurs on their home floor. No easy task.

[peskypesky]

I disagree with Van Gumby when he criticizes the Spurs for laughing on the bench today. First, he compared them to the Pistons. Very big difference there. The Spurs are leading this series 3-1, while Pistons are down 1-2. Laughing when you're losing a series IS unforgiveable.

Second, I think it's important that San Antonio shrugs off this loss and sees it as a fluke. They need to be ultra-focused and serious in Game 5, and I know they will be. But they can't hang their heads after this face-saving effort from the Suns. They can't let it affect their confidence.

[Cherry]

All the pressure is on SAS

huh?
SAS is still 3-1
PHX are in trouble

[TampaDude]

No worries, folks...the Spurs will be back at home and will come out focused on Tuesday and win by double digits. Spurs in 5. Book it. Done deal. Hopefully, the Spurs won't be too rusty in Game 1 of the WCSF after having almost a week off. We'll see.

[gameFACE]

Leaving Stoudemire, Bell and Diaw in there with the game in the bag means the Suns really feared a comeback.

D'Asani getting ejected at least allowed him to exit the Suns arena amid cheers since it's the last time he'll be in that place. Better than getting booed, I guess.

[Elraptor]

Very annoyed and disappointed on how they played overall. The defense was horrible. Good game by the Suns though. Spurs are going to close it out in game 5 at home.

[SenorSpur]

So much for that "extra rest" the Spurs would have gotten.

[timvp]

Egg laid. Gotta get Game 5, though.

[T Park]

Egg laid. Gotta get Game 5, though.


Agreed.

[T Park]

Is that the first time Shaq has been on the verge of being swept, and avoided it?

[timvp]

Is that the first time Shaq has been on the verge of being swept, and avoided it?That's a good question. I think the answer is yes.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Man, we got greedy as fans...:depressed.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

On the bright side,

at least we're not the Pistons fans today, they're about to possibly go down 1-3 against the 76ers.

[carina_gino20]

As mad/disappointed as I am, I just can't see a Duncan led team miss another opportunity. We've seen this from the Spurs before over the years, and we all know their focus and intensity will be much better on Tuesday. I'm hoping that translates into a win for them.

+1

[loveforthegame]

So many things went wrong today. It was a laid egg by the entire team.

Not sure why Fin was getting so much hate guarding Diaw because he was torching Udoka and Ginobli as well. Now Pop having Finley guard Stoudamire was a joke.