Spurs @ Suns Game 4 - Game Blog

[Cherry]

:flag: http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5752/animatedbroomgn3.gif

[Deuces88]

Heh, Celtics can't even sweep the Hawks. But nevermind that. The funny thing about Spurs is that I doubt they are like "OMG we can sweep them OMG!!" They are probably like "Hmmm, I wonder what's on TV tonight." They'll even be thinking this when they're up by 30 on the Suns today.

In the past Spurs used to like win 2, get a little too confident and blow the other games. Now, they've grown more and they know Popovich will kick their asses if they don't act right and get the job done.

[SpursFanATL]

Are we sure we want to have SWEEP in the title of the game blog thread? Not that I'm superstitious or anything.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

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

Hopefully the Spurs can still win the game! :lol

[beirmeistr]

No sense in being overconfident, but, yes, it would be grat if they win today.
I expect the Suns to throw their best defensive player, raja bell, at Parker and have Nash guard Bowen.
If the Spurs do pull out a victory, the extra time off would do wonders for manu's groin and ankle problems and for Horry and Barry too.

[deepsouth]

dejinxing...dejinxing...dejinxing...:pctoss

[SAtown]

:lmao

Get the fuckin job today Spurs!

[Borosai]

I said Spurs in 5, but I hope they end it today.

[GrandeDavid]

Go Spurs!

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

spurs better not let them win Gm4 like they did in 2005

[theroc5]

well before the series started i said spurs in 5 so i am going to say they loose this one.

Spurs 88
Suns 98

THough i hope im wrong cus i wana sweep em

:flag:

[mystargtr34]

I think the Suns might show some balls and win this won....

Heres hopeing toa sweep

[T Park]

Great feeling about today, this things over.

Suns come out good, Spurs hit em back hard in the mouth, Suns roll over.

[angel_luv]

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

Hopefully the Spurs can still win the game! :lol

I thought that too.

If we have a rough first half then you need to start a blog for the second half.

I already have my broom out in the hall!


Go Spurs!

:cheer :D :cheer
:flag:

[timvp]

Finish them.

1.

Believe.

[1Parker1]

Didn't the Spurs win the first 3 against the Suns in 2005? And Then lose Game 4 and come back and win Game 5?

[Elraptor]

Let's just finish the Suns and sweep them. Get some rest and get ready for round 2. :flag: Go Spurs!

[1Parker1]

PS They just showed Amare on TV, What an ugly shirt he's wearing. :lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

They just interviewed Amare, he looks beat down.

[angel_luv]

At church today, my pastor was talking about how he feels unstoppable.
He said, " I feel like Manu Ginobili."

Well, I feel so unstoppable, I feel like Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Tim Duncan!
:)

I'm ready to party like it is '99, '03' 05' and 07.

Or as Elson would say: Party Like A Rock star! :fro

[spurastic]

Who is that whining commentator sitting the in middle? He's still pouting about Suns losing.

[1Parker1]

Who is that whining commentator sitting the in middle? He's still pouting about Suns losing.

:lol Michael Wilbon? He's from that ESPN show Pardon the Interuption.

[mystargtr34]

230am here... and im struggling

[td4mvp21]

:flag::flag::flag::flag:

[peskypesky]

We need to to win this one. An old team needs rest and injured players need to heal. It's that simple.

:flag:

[spurastic]

:lol Michael Wilbon? He's from that ESPN show Pardon the Interuption.

Not sure. But it was the guy in the studio not at the game. Try to look it up on the net but couldn't find any listing of the suits commentators. He went on about if only Finley and Duncan didn't make the threes and Stoudemire didn't draw the charge in game one, then the whole series would have been different. :lol:blah

[Budkin]

Considering the way the Spurs came out in game 3 prepared I'm guessing they'll play good enough to win today as well. The question is whether the Suns come to play or not. I hope not.

[peskypesky]

Not sure. But it was the guy in the studio not at the game. Try to look it up on the net but couldn't find any listing of the suits commentators. He went on about if only Finley and Duncan didn't make the threes and Stoudemire didn't draw the charge in game one, then the whole series would have been different. :lol:blah

SAS?

[mrsmaalox]

It's gonna be tough, Suns are gonna come out rabid!!! Maybe not.

[jochhejaam]

Convincing wins over a tough team, most impressive.

Close 'em out, and rest up for the next round.

[loveforthegame]

Get this round over with. Don't let the Suns feel they have the slightest chance to come back.

Go Spurs!!

[spurastic]

SAS?

Sorry-- wasn't clear. It was halftime during Cavs vs Wizs.

[BiZNicK]

The Spurs are not only going to sweep....but they're going to VACCCCUUUUUUMMM the suns..

http://i25.tinypic.com/282m44g.gif
lol lame i know..

[Elraptor]

I just want to see the game get started, can't wait for it! As soon as the Washington/Cleveland game is over.

[Strike]

The Spurs are not only going to sweep....but they're going to VACCCCUUUUUUMMM the suns..

http://i25.tinypic.com/282m44g.gif
lol lame i know..

You get an A for effort.

For execution, however..
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w233/caturdayskwerl/fail-i-told-you.jpg

[boutons_]

yeah, yeah, bringing 3-1 back to SA wouldn't be so bad, sure to finish it off in Game5, @ATT.

BUT bringing 4-0 back to SA would be so much better.

Destroy the Suns' summer, maybe their organization

(as if the Spurs cared one way or the other),

and give the Spurs, esp Manu, 2 days more rest than 5 games.

After 3-0, and how defeated the Suns looked in Game3, 4-0 is definitely in the cards.

No matter who the 2nd round opponent is, these Spurs are looking very much like 4-1.

[carina_gino20]

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

Hopefully the Spurs can still win the game! :lol

We need to save your mojo, Amused.

[Spurs Brazil]

Diaw starting, will guard TP

[Admidave50]

3am here in China, kinda exhausted but still excited for the game. It's actually broadcasted live in here!

[Spurs Brazil]

1st on Bruce

[Admidave50]

KT must hit these open jumpers, can't expect Timmy to hot thos long ones.

Fuck 3 by Suns

[Spurs Brazil]

1st on Shaq

[Elraptor]

Game just came on TNT! :D

[Strike]

After 3-0, and how defeated the Suns looked in Game3, 4-0 is definitely in the cards.

They don't look so defeated at this point.

But it's early. No Grant Hill means an even shorter rotation.

[BiZNicK]

not a good start for the spurs

[Bob Lanier]

WTF was that call on Thomas?

[Mavs<Spurs]

Gotta expect and respond well to a strong opening punch.

Play through the adversity.

No complaining or thinking we were fouled.

Play tough.


Stay in the game. Stay within fifteen. Close in the fourth and take it.


Defend P and R well, as we have been doing.

Run P and R,isolate Shaq against Manu and TP.o

Try to get more to the rim. Don't rely so much on perimeter j's. They won't always fall.

Tim and Manu will be the ones who get this game won, probably.

[Cry Havoc]

Where is everyone in the chat????

[Elraptor]

They don't look so defeated at this point.

But it's early. No Grant Hill means an even shorter rotation.This doesn't surprise me one bit. In the series, all 3 games they've started winning big and coming out on fire.

[td4mvp21]

The Suns may sound defeated but that won't stop them from competing. I'm not surprised at all that they got off to a fast start. The Spurs are going to have to weather the storm this game.

[Elraptor]

not a good start for the spursNethier we're the last 3 games.

[mrcoon29]

Game just came on TNT! :D

TNT? Hmm..I have it on ABC. Suns came out firing apparently.

[Admidave50]

Bell hitting it twice, it won't last all night.

Let the Suns get cold and minimize fouls/turnovers

[T Park]

You knew they would come out like this.

Weather the storm Spurs and then you'll have the game.

[Shaolin-Style]

Hot start for the suns.

Hopefully this sweep talk doesn't bite everyone in the ass, especially since hardly no one believed it was possible before game 3.

[Elraptor]

TNT? Hmm..I have it on ABC. Suns came out firing apparently.Yea correction. The last 3 games it was on TNT so i'm used to TNT. I mean't ABC. :lol

[lefty]

Fuck the NBA and those weekend afternoon games ! :flipoff:flipoff:flipoff

[Mavs<Spurs]

Not a surprise.

Most of us expected that they would take a lead and come out fast and hard.


We'll need to work our way back into the game.

We just need to stay within reach of them. Stay within 15 of them, if we can.

[TDfan2007]

Suns showing pride and coming out strong. Time for the Spurs to turn it up. Bell can't shoot like this forever.

[Elraptor]

Where is everyone in the chat????Alot of us use the game blog instead of the Chat Room.

[td4mvp21]

Bell with all 7 points?!?

[SpurAddict561]

Let's wake up boys!

[polandprzem]

How funny it is they calling a foul on Thomas when he wants to disturb Shaqs dribble

[SpurAddict561]

wow...I can see it now, we're not gonna get ANY calls tonight

who's the officials?

[Elraptor]

Come on guys. We're lucky he missed that wide open 3 pointer.

Now they come back with O'Neal.

[carina_gino20]

3:49 am here :wakeup :flag:

[Mavs<Spurs]

Let's get some points in the paint. Attack Shaq on P and R.

Establish Timmy in the box.

Don't rely on too many jumpers.

Get to the line.


These are the things to do in a close out game on the road.

Go over picks.

Fight through adversity.

No lay up rule in effect.

[Elraptor]

wow...I can see it now, we're not gonna get ANY calls tonight

who's the officials?It seems as if in every playoff game there are bad calls against us. :nope

[Strike]

I'm not worried. The Suns will be worn out later in the game with no subs.

[Elraptor]

What Was That! He Just Charged Manu!

[polandprzem]

Fucker running his mouth

[SpurAddict561]

wow, the officiating is off to a fuckin great start.

[Spurologist]

:pctoss

run some offense

[Deuces88]

Raja Bell hits shots? OMG, the world is coming to an end!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Did we take the pick and roll out of the playbook for tonight? WTF?

[Elraptor]

Stfu Amare. Go cry. :lol

[SpurAddict561]

amazing we got a call!

[Mavs<Spurs]

wow...I can see it now, we're not gonna get ANY calls tonight

who's the officials?

Can't get Javie on the road twice in a row.

Other refs are affected by the crowd.

You get some home cooking in Phoenix.

Not a surprise.

No excuses.

Control what we can.

Be aggressive and we're more likely to get calls, anyways.

[TDfan2007]

I'm not liking the body language right now. Pathetic start. Where's the D?

[Elraptor]

amazing we got a call!Yea lmao for once. :lmao

[duncan228]

Yea correction. The last 3 games it was on TNT so i'm used to TNT. I mean't ABC. :lol

Just an fyi, game 1 ABC, game 2 TNT, game 3 ESPN. Game 4 ABC.

[lefty]

Did we take the pick and roll out of the playbook for tonight? WTF?

CIA pop :hat

[Strike]

Amare's already getting pissed!!!

What a bitch

[Bob Lanier]

Ginobili can't be flopping like that when the Spurs are already getting screwed by the refereeing.

[Elraptor]

I'm not liking the body language right now. Pathetic start. Where's the D?Yea let's get things together fast Spurs. :hat

[Budkin]

1pt so far... yikes.

[Deuces88]

The only way the Suns can win is if they get a 50 point lead by halftime and a lot luck. Spurs always put a defensive stronghold on Suns in the 2nd half, to cut any lead they want.

[Elraptor]

Lol They Left The Line Early. :D

[TDfan2007]

amazing we got a call!

and this one was a bad call.

[Elraptor]

God damn, don't let Amare come in!

[Budkin]

This is more of what I was expecting in game 3... but after that one I figured we'd have it under control.

[TDfan2007]

Weak, fouls, weak D. Someone who can stop Diaw needs to come in.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Oberto is playing like a dumbass on defense. Again. Token slap on Amare? WTF are you thinking?

[Elraptor]

Horry 232 career playoff games. Second most. Needs 6 more to be first. That is just amazing. :D

[Budkin]

Spurs just need to take it inside.

[Sigz]

This could be ugly..

[Kyle Smith]

whats the score?

[Elraptor]

Good D and Rebound Duncan.

There we go Parker. Nice layup!

[Strike]

NICE! Keep that shit up, Tony!!!

[Elraptor]

whats the score?16 - 5 Spurs. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008042721 if you can't watch the game on TV

[Spurologist]

moving screen on shaq

call that shit

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Parker if you are going to take it all the way in you've got to finish. Stupid ass fucking turnover.

[Spurologist]

16-5 suns

[Deuces88]

Alright, Spurs are messing up early. It's time for TD to take the load on his shoulders and win this.

[WalterBenitez]

Why TP isn't penetrating?

[Kyle Smith]

16 - 5 Spurs. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008042721 if you can't watch the game on TV

thank you

[boutons_]

so far, nothing but good swan song/face saving effort by Suns.

[Elraptor]

Man call some shit for us for once REFS.

[Spurologist]

Post up by Bowen

WTF

[Elraptor]

Wheres The Loose Ball Foul. He Pushed Duncan On The Damn Floor.

[Strike]

An early Suns lead isn't safe.

[DazedAndConfused]

When Bruce Bowen is posting up you know it's time to call a timeout.

[Deuces88]

You can see the score on NBA.com

Btw, Strike I love that sig :lmao

[TDfan2007]

well...this sucks...

[td4mvp21]

What are the Spurs doing? It appears like they've been listening too much to the media.

[T Park]

not exactly the most ideal of starts.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Bowen taking Raja into the post? WTF are we doing? Geezus Christ if it's going to be this shit go ahead and put in the bench now and call it a game.

Spurs look like they've never run an offensive play before. Get after them with the pick and roll damnit.

[JohnnySixString]

The Spurs are digging their own grave at this rate. Cut that fucking shit out.

[Elraptor]

Post up by Bowen

WTFYea he shouldn't have done that against Diaw. Did you see the loose ball foul with Duncan?

[Budkin]

:pctoss Pack it in... finish it off in Game 5. You should never give a dead team life.

[Shaolin-Style]

Wow, I rarely yell at the tv, but seeing Bowen posting up got it out of me.

[dougp]

I didn't realize that the Refs were going to be wearing the Suns uniforms instead of the ref grey today.

[td4mvp21]

The Suns hacking the shit out of the Spurs on offense and defense.

[lefty]

I'm turning my TV off to enjoy my Sunday afternoon

[TDfan2007]

Alright, Spurs are messing up early. It's time for TD to take the load on his shoulders and win this.

Apparently Pop refuses to run plays for him anymore...

[Deuces88]

An early Suns lead isn't safe.

They had it in game 1 and 2 and Spurs were like "Meh, play a little defense here and there and oh! We won. Next"

[T Park]

so far, nothing but good swan song/face saving effort by Suns.

Yeah they are coming out guns blazing, Spurs are still yawning and waking up.

4 point lead by half time.

Spurs win by 8.

[Quiet Strength]

Wow the spurs arent showing up so far... bowen has to stop acting like he's the spurs go to guy.

[Elraptor]

Come on Spurs. Let's get things together.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Man call some shit for us for once REFS.

It's not the refs, Spurs are playing like dumbasses. Basically, their typical up in a playoff series egg laying outing.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Posting up Bowen when you're down 15 points. Perfect Game plan.

[WalterBenitez]

white flag mode today?

[T Park]

I'm turning my TV off to enjoy my Sunday afternoon

:lol

what a bitch

[Banzai]

Even if the Spurs lose this game..and that is IF..they can finish in SA..isn't that what Spurs fans would want?

[Deuces88]

Someone must of spiked the Spurs' Gatorade during warm-up =\

[Elraptor]

It's not the refs, Spurs are playing like dumbasses. Basically, their typical up in a playoff series egg laying outing.Regardless, the REFS always call shitty calls against us and it hurts us even more.

I agree, we're playing like shit so far.

[TDfan2007]

We're getting owned right now. Tim has no rhythm.

[Strike]

Stoudewhiner 2 fouls!!!

Nice.

[Elraptor]

Even if the Spurs lose this game..and that is IF..they can finish in SA..isn't that what Spurs fans would want?Slow down. We just started game 4. :hat

[duncan228]

It's not a surprise, the Suns are playing for their lives. The Spurs will weather it and get it together. It's much harder to come back on the road but it's a good test for them.

[T Park]

Theres your turning point right there.

[Elraptor]

We're getting owned right now. NO ONE has rhythm. No one.

[Xylus]

STAT on the bench with 2 fouls.

Not Good.

[Strike]

TONY!!!

Way to attack the rim!!! Keep that shit up!

[Xylus]

Both fouls against Stoudemire were completely clean. Fuck you, refs.

[Elraptor]

We made it an 11 point game now. Lowering it.

[clubalien]

Did the refs put amre in foul trouble so the spurs weren't blown out?

[T Park]

2 baskets in a row

2 fouls on Stoudamire


Nothing to see nor worry about folks :)

[TDfan2007]

Please PHX, keep giving it to Shaq! Btw, it's nice to finally see that banker from Tim.

[Spurologist]

Spurs depth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Suns depth

That will be crucial down the stretch. Bell/Amare with fouls each already

[T Park]

Did the refs put amre in foul trouble so the spurs weren't blown out?


Yeah because the Spurs need to win to help the ratings.

[naico]

CMON lets get things rollin'

STAT with 2 fouls, Bell with 2 fouls

[td4mvp21]

Good job Spurs.

[Xylus]

Shaq is useless so far.

[Spurs Brazil]

2nd on Bell

[T Park]

Please PHX, keep giving it to Shaq! Btw, it's nice to finally see that banker from Tim.

They will, and if you push him out to 10 feet hes gonna miss.

Rinse rebound repeat.

[TDfan2007]

Both fouls against Stoudemire were completely clean. Fuck you, refs.

The refs have been awful so far tonight, on both ends.

[polandprzem]

Yeah because the Spurs need to win to help the ratings.

:lol

yea excactly

[Deuces88]

Spurs depth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Suns depth

That will be crucial down the stretch. Bell/Amare with fouls each already

Who cares if Bell is in foul trouble? My mailbox is better than Raja Bell

[td4mvp21]

I think we'll be ok in the end (may not win it but will be in a good position to do so). The Suns are running on pure emotion right now.

[Strike]

I'm turning my TV off to enjoy my Sunday afternoon

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/valchula/ph0tagraphy/PUSSY.jpgBitch

[Spurologist]

Both fouls against Stoudemire were completely clean. Fuck you, refs.

didn't look like fouls but i'm surprised Amare didn't go awall on the refs

[TDfan2007]

Hack a Shaq...now we're getting desperate.

[Strike]

Hack-a-Snaq!

I love it.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hack-a-Shaq

[Strike]

Hack a Shaq...now we're getting desperate.

Fuck it. Giving up one point is better than giving up 2.

[Mavs<Spurs]

It's not a surprise, the Suns are playing for their lives. The Spurs will weather it and get it together. It's much harder to come back on the road but it's a good test for them.



I would expect that we'll get back into this game.


Try and reduce that lead. Make it competitive.

Keep it at or below 15 by half time.

Close it to with in 10 by 4th quarter.

Finish strong.


We won't get calls. They will be aggressive. They are fighting for their lives.

Aggressive team, esp at home, will get the calls.

No complaining, no excuses.

Fight through the adversity.

Go to Tim in the post.

Tony and Manu need to drive to the rim.

Go to the free throw line, especially when they are on a run.

Also, I don't think that this Suns team is quite as explosive as previous teams.

Getting out on the break and making more 3's and turning people over happened more easily with Marion, I would think.

[Spurologist]

Who cares if Bell is in foul trouble? My mailbox is better than Raja Bell

3-4 fg
7 pts

Suns only go 6 deep

[TDfan2007]

wow...

[SpurAddict561]

wow the refs are on fire

hahahahahah

[Mavs<Spurs]

48 minute game.

[Quiet Strength]

Yes pop give the suns a bigger lead

[boutons_]

spurs shooting 23%? won't last all game.

no worries

[Spurs Brazil]

DAMN

Spurs are slepping there

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Regardless, the REFS always call shitty calls against us and it hurts us even more.

I agree, we're playing like shit so far.

Oh no, we might be down 15 instead of 17 if they had called it fairly.

[DazedAndConfused]

Spurs are getting OBLITERATED. 9 pts???

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hackashaq when you're down 15 is stupid.

[JohnnySixString]

Wow. Spurs bent over early.

[peskypesky]

it's looking like the Spurs want to win this series back home. :(

[Bob Lanier]

:lmao at that flop.

[Sigz]

wow... I think they gave up.

[naico]

28-9!!WTF is goin' on? Were gettin' killed tonight..

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I can handle us getting beat today but the fucking no show by everyone is lame. Show some fucking fire and go for the jugular damnit.

[Shaolin-Style]

Manu has disappeared on us.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Fuck it. Giving up one point is better than giving up 2.

All depends on if our fg defense is better than Shaq ft percentage.


Usually over long term, it's not.

Of course, this is more to control tempo, slow the game down, and get into their heads.

[Texas_Ranger]

Great game!

[TDfan2007]

Well...if Tim wants to jack up jumpers instead of being aggressive then we're fucked.

[Leetonidas]

Wow, this was exactly what the Spurs needed to not let happen and completely avoid, and yet they did the exact opposite.

[T Park]

usually not good when Ginobili comes out playing like dogshit and Duncan can't make a shot.

[Spurs Brazil]

That's terrible

[Strike]

You think the Suns will have this much energy in the 4th?

You think the Spurs will shoot 23% ALL GAME?

No and no.

[Pero]

30-9 for the suns :lol

[WalterBenitez]

go physical y...r m...r f..rs we need to sweep those babies

[td4mvp21]

Why didn't we come out like we did in Game 3? That's all I want to know.

[JohnnySixString]

Shit, might as well put in Damon and Bonner, concede the loss, and rest up for game 5. They're just playing stupid and getting their ass kicked right now.

[T Park]

Oh well.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

usually not good when Ginobili comes out playing like dogshit and Duncan can't make a shot.

Everyone in black and silver is playing like shit.

[Crookshanks]

Hmm - think I'll find something else to do right now. This game is waaay too depressing!

[Texas_Ranger]

It looks like we suck tonight.

[duncan228]

You think the Suns will have this much energy in the 4th?

You think the Spurs will shoot 23% ALL GAME?

No and no.

Agreed. There's a lot a game left. I just want to see them play like they care.

[Tippecanoe]

dont sweat it. spurs always start off cold and then go on runs in the 2nd and 3rd quarter. if they can cut the lead to 15 by the end of the 1st quarter, they're in OK shape

[flame]

Wow they are looking LAZY today.

Ginobili making a half jump in the paint. Everyone passing on the shot. Slowly walking around the court.

Guess thats what happens when you go up 3-0. I think they just want to give them this one and go back home.

[TDfan2007]

manu, Tim, and Tony are playing like complete crap right now.

[SpurDawg]

For Some Odd Reason I Don't Feel Worried?!

[Strike]

Shaq doing plenty of talking now.

sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhocking.

[naico]

So how many TO's is that? And how Blocks thit we get on our asses?

[Leetonidas]

This Hack-a-Shaq is starting to piss me off.

[DazedAndConfused]

Why are you doing hack-a-shaq???

[T Park]

Why didn't we come out like we did in Game 3? That's all I want to know.


Maybe because the Suns are good?

You guys act like the Suns should just roll over :lol

[naico]

So how many TO's is that? And how many Blocks did we get on our asses?

[Strike]

For Some Odd Reason I Don't Feel Worried?!

Because the Suns won't hold up like this.

BTW, is that the Hee Haw mule?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'm going to go rearrange my sock drawer. I think it'll be more fun.

[JohnnySixString]

Agreed. There's a lot a game left. I just want to see them play like they care.

If they keep letting the hole get deeper it won't matter.

[Texas_Ranger]

FUCK that hack a Shaq.

[mardigan]

I'm going to go rearrange my sock drawer. I think it'll be more fun.

:lol
Ive resorted to watching the 6th round of the draft.

[duncan228]

If they keep letting the hole get deeper it won't matter.

I don't care what the score is, or if it's our starters or our bench, or if we lose the game. Just play with heart.

[T Park]

God Ginobili was horrible....

[Quiet Strength]

Spurs need a huge 2nd quarter

[Stabbin' Cabin]

Sit down, queen Tony.

[Strike]

"Uh-oh. The Spurs are losing! I'm not gonna watch! I'm gonna give up!"

Fucking bitches.

[Quiet Strength]

At least end the quarter with a basket

[SpurDawg]

1ST TIME THIS SERIES Shaq RAN DOWN THE COURT!

[Quiet Strength]

Damnit

[Galileo]

ever heard of the story of the rabbit and the hare?

Spurs = hare

Suns = rabbit

[DazedAndConfused]

Spurs still win this in 5. Glad to see PHX not roll over and die though.

[DAF86]

For Some Odd Reason I Don't Feel Worried?!

Maybe 'cause we're 3-0

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

WTF was that play to end the quarter? Where's the PnR?

Come on Pop. Come on Spurs.

[td4mvp21]

You know, I expected a good start by Phoenix. I didn't expect the Spurs to just give up in that quarter. That's inexcusable.

[JohnnySixString]

I don't care what the score is, or if it's our starters or our bench, or if we lose the game. Just play with heart.

I'm not seeing much heart either so far.

[Strike]

The Suns aren't gonna play the whole game like that.

The Spurs will get it together.

[Tippecanoe]

ever heard of the story of the rabbit and the hare?

Spurs = hare

Suns = rabbit

WTF? plz explain?

[boutons_]

hmm, -21. This is serious. 36 minutes to go.

Situation is beautiful for the Spur to win and totally wipe AZ off the map. :)

[td4mvp21]

Oh and if the refs would fucking call the fouls the lead would be smaller. Two consecutive possessions the Spurs got hacked on drives and no calls.

[Strike]

1ST TIME THIS SERIES Shaq RAN DOWN THE COURT!

1st time in 4 YEARS!

[Slydragon]

Ugly 1st Q. Lets all pick our noses and eat it, it seems to work for the Suns fans.

[Texas_Ranger]

Suns defense is great!

[T Park]

Won't take much to come back against this team.

[Budkin]

Ok I know we're playing like shit but the refs just missed like 3 calls in a row against us where our guys are getting hammered. Shaq smashed Parker in the fucking face that last drive. Come on!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

God Ginobili was horrible....

Yeah, he's a whopping 1-3 with 3 turnovers. If only he could be 2-6 with two turnovers like Tony, or 1-6 like Duncan.

:rolleyes

[Pero]

I think the Spurs are still asleep at their hotel, because the players that are out there are getting massacred right now. :lol

[td4mvp21]

WTF? plz explain?

I think he meant the tortoise and the rabbit :lol

[Mavs<Spurs]

6 turnovers

and outrebounded 12 to 6 already.


Effort and mental alertness are not there for us.

Clearly there for them.


48 minute game.

Leads like this by the Suns have dissipated before. Spurs have come back from this before.

It would be hard to picture Tim, Manu and Tony not fighting and making the lead more manageable.

Runs happen.

I am not saying that it is likely that we will prevail at the end of the game.

I do think that it is likely that we will get the lead to no more than 12 at some point in this game.

We will go on a run.


Unfortunately, it takes a lot of energy to do make that run and cut that lead to 12 or so, and then the other team can usually fight it off.

That's probably what will happen here.

Esp in Phoenix.

If we do get embarrassed, it could be a good thing as we come home for game 5.

[Stabbin' Cabin]

WTF? plz explain?

Dem cowboys aint too bright.

[dbreiden83080]

So i guess this is our "We don't give a fuck about winning playoff game for the first time".

[Xylus]

D'Antoni finally seems to have figured out his defense. Diaw on Parker! I've been saying it all along.

[ECZ]

we need stops and we have to execute on offense...too many bail out shots

[Whisky Dog]

I was feeling like this might happen. The Spurs came into Phoenix on Thursday thinking get a split, and after they won on Friday they just couldnt mentally make themselves get up today. Props to the Suns for showing up with pride. That said, only 1 quarter in so the Spurs can pick it up as the Suns energy comes down and make this a tight game down the stretch.

[Galileo]

WTF? plz explain?

oops, meant the tortoise annd the rabbit.

The Race of the Rabbit and the Tortoise - the story continues…
http://sesantos.com.ph/2006/09/10/the-race-of-the-rabbit-and-the-tortoise-the-story-continues/

[dbreiden83080]

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

Hopefully the Spurs can still win the game! :lol

This loss is on you. :bang:ihit

[T Park]

Oh and if the refs would fucking call the fouls the lead would be smaller. Two consecutive possessions the Spurs got hacked on drives and no calls.

You knew that would happen.

NBA doesn't want a sweep, especially of their darling Suns.