Spurs @ Hornets Game 2 Blog

[Don Quixote]

Just don't see us beating Hornets 4 out of 5 time.

Agreed. Not only can't the Spurs beat these guys 4 out of 5, they're looking at getting swept out of the playoffs.

[1Parker1]

And now the Hornets are in the Spurs head.

After the amazing first round, this is how the Spurs are going to go out?? :pctoss

[Spurologist]

The season is over

No fucking way the spurs will win 3 in a row against the Hornets

then GTFO

[Rummpd]

The hell with that call.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I like the fire out of Tim but as long as we're stuck on 4down we're screwed.

[Budkin]

um, why are we shooting 3s?

Because it's easier than driving.

[Septic]

another Pass To Duncan 11 Feet Out For A Weak Hook

[koopa]

i can't believe pop gets out coached by these bitch ass coaches like avery and scott

[Don Quixote]

We're losing to the better team

Simple as that

Yes. The Suns series is looking more and more like a fluke.

[alamo50]

Get Oberto Out Of There!!!

[peskypesky]

would all the chicken littles please leave?

[polandprzem]

10 pts in 3q

[Phil Hellmuth]

Bowens hitlist:

1. David West

[itzsoweezee]

floppy paul

[Rummpd]

Lets go Spurs get this under 10 going into 4th.

[DubMcDub]

Yes. The Suns series is looking more and more like a fluke.

And the Mavs-Hornets series is looking like less and less of a fluke. :toast

[koopa]

i blame holt for being a poor drunk that can only afford the has beens of the league

[1Parker1]

11 point Hornets lead :wow :(

[polandprzem]

then GTFO

You GTFO

[Warlord23]

Pop's mistakes so far:
- Bowen on CP3, Manu/Fin on Peja, TP on Mo Pete
- Playing Manu too long when he gave us nothing on shooting or passing
- Unimaginative, bullshit offensive playcalling

[mystargtr34]

Ah this is fantastic... we cant even stop them anymore.

[Septic]

lol

[kent_77]

some of the Spurs players have the flu. We will win this series.

Excuses Excuses Excuses. What a bunch of pussy's

[td4mvp21]

Spurs suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[Budkin]

It's painful to get beat down by such an inexperienced team.

[itzsoweezee]

another flop.

[Rummpd]

We are screwed.

[polandprzem]

It will be a blowout

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Oberto decks Paul and Bowen gets the foul call. Tom Washington, you are the baseline ref, try paying attention to your area you stupid fuck.

[oligarchy]

Spurs are looking sharp.

[Deuces88]

A combination of Manu and Parker not doing shit and cheating fucking officials, Hornets look to go up 2-0.

You saw how Manu was pissed because of the blatant cheating by these piece of shit officials. We need robots to be officials because these refs are morons. Paul runs into a set Oberto...no call. West runs into Manu out of nowhere in 2nd quarter...foul on Ginobili. Paul hits hit back into Manu's chest...foul on Giniboli.

Look like the refs want to decide this game. West taunting...no call.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pop is stupid today

Manu with 4TH and he put Finley

The only time we were OK on offense today was when Brent was in the game

FUCK

[td4mvp21]

Let's not suck and make a run SPURS. Plenty of time left.

[magui86770]

3rd Qtr has just killed us for both games!!!

[boutons_]

just hit some fucking shots, 38%

[Budkin]

And the Mavs-Hornets series is looking like less and less of a fluke. :toast

You got that shit right. Damn!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pop's mistakes so far:
- Bowen on CP3, Manu/Fin on Peja, TP on Mo Pete
- Playing Manu too long when he gave us nothing on shooting or passing
- Unimaginative, bullshit offensive playcalling

All you had to say was 4down and bad defensive schemes.

[Rummpd]

Unreal.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Did Paul just deck Oberto? WTF?

[Septic]

a save to peja for a 3 LMFAO HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[Biggems]

CP3 has reached Lebron and Wade status with the refs....the officiating is completely onesided here in the 2nd half.

[koopa]

how embarrassing, oberto is a fucking bum, get that bitch out of the game

[td4mvp21]

Or not....

[DubMcDub]

LOL... you lame fuccer... gloating in the misery of others:lmao

Yes, that bit of self-deprecating Mavs humor certainly constituted "gloating." :rolleyes

[Don Quixote]

And the Mavs-Hornets series is looking like less and less of a fluke. :toast

Yes. The Mavs are not the team they were a couple of years ago. But, the Hornets are really good. And it looks like they're going to advance.

[Budkin]

I'll be happy if we can just make this close... get some confidence for game 3. And Pop says homecourt doesn't matter.

[Pistons < Spurs]

4 on Chandler!!!!!

[hump]

Obviously luck is not on the Spurs side either

[Amuseddaysleeper]

oh wow

that was the most hurtful shot of the playoffs for us so far

god damn

we won't get swept, but this is over in 5

[MajicMan]

holy shit..never seen the spurs get man handled like this in a while

[itzsoweezee]

spurs are going to get swept if they can't hit wide open jumpshots

[Extra Stout]

Yes. The Suns series is looking more and more like a fluke.

Or... the Suns were just an ordinary team after the Shaq trade, and lost to an above-average team which itself is now being outclassed by an elite team.

[1Parker1]

Wow, the bleeding continues. 14 fucking point lead. Another blowout win by the Hornets?!?!

Unfingbelievable.

Pop needs to stick Bowen on Peja and trust Parker on CP3.

[polandprzem]

Pop's mistakes so far:
- Bowen on CP3, Manu/Fin on Peja, TP on Mo Pete
- Playing Manu too long when he gave us nothing on shooting or passing
- Unimaginative, bullshit offensive playcalling

Playing Barry more would help

[VaSpursFan]

we are majorly sucking right now

[SpurAddict561]

We're done for..

it was nice while it lasted, the dynasty & all

maybe we finally are aging?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

man the spurs used to be a 3rd quarter team - where's manu?

[TampaDude]

Saw that 3 coming a fucking mile away...this game is OVER.

[magui86770]

Lets cut these referee excuses....we are not Sun fans....

[mikekim]

wow...the hornets flop a lot. a LOT more than us

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pop can shove 4down up his ass, I'm tired of this shit on offense. The only looks we got in the paint all game tonight was off the pick and roll, so he ditches it after five possessions (and four scores).

He's getting owned by Byron Scott.

[Whisky Dog]

Hornets are playing good ball now. Props to them.

[DazedAndConfused]

Good lord NOH is playing some amazing basketball. At first I wanted them to beat SAS because I thought they'd be an easier opponent, I'm slowly starting to reverse that thought.

[dtrain]

Brent Barry was in for a grand total of 3 minutes and 20 seconds.

[1Parker1]

Hornets in 5 or 6. This series is over.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Where the fuck is Barry!?!


jesus christ

[DubMcDub]

Yes. The Mavs are not the team they were a couple of years ago. But, the Hornets are really good. And it looks like they're going to advance.

I won't count the Spurs out unless they go down 3-0. Any other scenario besides 3-0, and I won't count them out until they are actually eliminated.

[Extra Stout]

3rd Qtr has just killed us for both games!!!

Not just these two.

[mikekim]

well...i think it's just because their flops are getting called for them

[td4mvp21]

Spurs are choking in a repeat year. I don't know why I'm surprised.

[polandprzem]

It's impossible to climb back with todays players disposition

Game set match

[hump]

Not the refs fault, all ours

[dbreiden83080]

Another 2nd half collapse

[Don Quixote]

It will be a blowout

Yes, I agree, sadly. The Spurs don't have the players to keep up with this young Hornets bunch. Like I predicted, Spurs fade in the 2d half, and go home down 2-0.

[Spurs Brazil]

Oberto is a fucking joke

[Quiet Strength]

wow...the hornets flop a lot. a LOT more than us

lol seriously but still the spurs have to grow some balls and finish the game off strong and try and win it.

[Dusan123]

I (Heart) Hornets

[magui86770]

Our inability to make consistent outside shots doom us...

[naico]

That does it..Aren't we glad we signed Oberto, Vaughn nd Bonner for a decent amount of money!! It's really paying for us right now..

UGH

[Extra Stout]

Pop can shove 4down up his ass, I'm tired of this shit on offense. The only looks we got in the paint all game tonight was off the pick and roll, so he ditches it after five possessions (and four scores).

He's getting owned by Byron Scott.
Scott is about 10 times the coach he was five years ago.

[mikekim]

we need to want it...simple as that. we're getting rattled, confused, and outplayed. it all starts with heart

[Pistons < Spurs]

just get it back to 10 by the end of the qtr.

Plenty of time to get this win. A road game is supposed to be difficult.

Timmy needs to attack. Make chandler get his 5th.

Same goes for TP and Manu. drive straight at Chandler. make him foul you ... or back off and give you the easy layup.

[td4mvp21]

We have the capibility to beat the Hornets, the Spurs could be the better team but no one is hitting shots. That is the epitome of choking. Couple that with no adjustments=SPURSAREFUCKED.

[dbreiden83080]

Hornets in 5 or 6. This series is over.

No it's not we go home and fight for 2 game don't quit

[magui86770]

Plus. only Timmy showed up today...TP and Manu..eh

[Deuces88]

I think the Spurs fans should go down to New Orleans and beat the shit out of these refs. Yea, Parker and Ginobili aren't doing this but the crap the refs are pulling is just inexcusable. They need to be fucked up

[Budkin]

I'm calling it now... the Spurs are still winning this series. I don't care what all the bridge jumpers and trolls say.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It's not the refs. Our game plan on offense is playing right into Byron's scheme. I don't even think he's had to think about an adjustment defensively.

Meanwhile, on defense, we continue to run Bowen on Paul, which frees up Peja to do his thing. Pop could at least take Peja out of the equation by putting Bowen on him. Let Parker check Paul. Hell, Paul has like 20 and 10 right now anyway, it ain't like Bowen's doing shit to slow him down.

[1Parker1]

I cannot wait until Finley, Bonner, Vaughn, and company are off this team and the Spurs actually get some quality shooters around the Big 3.

[Don Quixote]

Hornets in 5 or 6. This series is over.

More like Hornets in 4 or 5. Not over yet, but it's getting there.

And it's not like the Hornets can't win on our floor. They have proven they can.

[thewatcher]

bealieve!















































































hahahahahaahahhahaha

[davemaniscool]

This is a 3 on 3 game. Their big 3 is outplaying Spurs big 3.

Simple as that. Spurs, especially Manu, are getting frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of calls. Gotta play through that shit.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Our inability to make consistent outside shots doom us...

it's continuing to take outside shots when you realize they aren't falling that's killing you.

[tchopotulis]

hahahaha...spurs are so rattled it's hilarious...did you see manu on the bench haha...SWEEEEEEEEEEPPP...spurs look so old playing against us

[Quiet Strength]

Come on spurs!!!

[Deuces88]

We have to heart, but it's hard to get into it when these fucking refs are calling imaginary fucking fouls.

[01Snake]

How many fucking steps can he take?

[DubMcDub]

It's not the refs. Our game plan on offense is playing right into Byron's scheme. I don't even think he's had to think about an adjustment defensively.

Spurs are a good 3-pt shooting team in terms of the NBA as a whole, but they are absolutely biting on the fools' good tonight. Scott is packing the lane and conceding the 3 point line, and the Spurs are buying right into it.

[Rummpd]

This is embarassing.

[dg7md]

hahahaha...spurs are so rattled it's hilarious...did you see manu on the bench haha...SWEEEEEEEEEEPPP...spurs look so old playing against us

Where were you before this season, Hornets fan?

[td4mvp21]

That was a clean block motherfuckers. Amazing how a new kid on the block gets favored over a proven HOF in Duncan. The NBA is just fucking amazing.

[Phil Hellmuth]

I still think this is a home team winning every game series.

[Biggems]

That was a good block by Tim.....i swear Paul is getting every freakin call....I hate his bitch ass

[1Parker1]

ANOTHER BLOWOUT?!!?

I wouldn't mind these loses if the Spurs were in the game still at the end.

[polandprzem]

HOrnets will win by 36 points

[StylisticS]

The reason why Parker got out of the way is because Paul pushed him.:lol

[DazedAndConfused]

The Spurs look OLD.

[Ice009]

Stop Fucking Taking It Up The Ass Spurs. What The Fuck Are They Doing???????????????????

Pop Shut Peja Down. Put Bruce On Peja U Fucking Ass Clown Moron. Fucking Moron.

[Harry Callahan]

BS. Paul is a little bitch as is West. Play the damn game. Total Bullshit.

[WildcardManu]

man fucking CP didn't reach high enough for the dunk and Tim gets punished

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Paul pushed Tony off on that drive.:bang

[Rummpd]

We cannot hit anything.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/players/06/28/wine0705/t1_popovich.jpg


I don't care if we're 15-50 shooting threes for the series, I know this four down shit is going to work.

[mikekim]

oh wow...i don't even know what team i'm watching right now

[1Parker1]

:lmao Melvin Ely even scoring on the Spurs. Unreal

[td4mvp21]

Ely scores in the post over Duncan. Just the perfect icing on a really rotten cake.

[DubMcDub]

Melvin Ely owning Tim Duncan in the paint? What in the fuck is going on here....

[dg7md]

That was a clean block motherfuckers. Amazing how a new kid on the block gets favored over a proven HOF in Duncan. The NBA is just fucking amazing.

It's how it was for Mavs fans vs. the Heat; we feel their pain in that aspect now.

[hump]

Friggin Ely just owned TD

[magui86770]

18 god damn point lead....embarrassment....

[VaSpursFan]

ok...i'm officially worried about the rest of this series

[Spurs Brazil]

Oberto + Finley = Nothing

[Ice009]

I Will Not Accept Another Blowout. Will Not Accept It.


That Is Fucking Bullshit. Man The Fuck Up Spurs.

[Budkin]

This is giving me bad flashbacks to LA 2004.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

The Spurs look OLD.

Lots of teams do when they miss there shots.

[Rummpd]

Unreal cannot miss anything.

[DubMcDub]

Peja is playing like he's out there with Bibby, Divac, and C-Webb.

[efrem1]

Udoka finally!!! The posts so far say it all so I won't add anything :(

[peskypesky]

I'm calling it now... the Spurs are still winning this series. I don't care what all the bridge jumpers and trolls say.

i agree with you.

[dtrain]

I gotta say, I don't think it is all over for the spurs. I think it looks bad, but the big problem is really that the spurs haven't been able to sink any of their outside shots. If they can up their shooting percentage, we might actually have a series.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

fuck you udoka

damnit

[dg7md]

Bring on Avery?

[Deuces88]

I want Duncan in the post-game conference to fucking curse these cheating refs out. I don't care if he gets fined. Those fines mean nothing to his millions.

Call those muthafucking refs out and how they are fucking cheating for this shitty team.

[Pistons < Spurs]

WTF was that Ime? worst hook attempt I've ever seen.

[Ice009]

Bruce Bown On Peja. What Has Pop Done To Us. Fucking Idiot.

[UCantHandleTheTruth]

CP3 is amazing. Fucking robbed of MVP.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Fuck Paul is sick.

[td4mvp21]

Games over by the third quarter again. I'm really disappointed in the Spurs.

[magui86770]

Good God...CP3 is a stud

[Dex]

Pathetic fucking quarter.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Paul gets away with the dribble carry over Oberto's head for the layup at the end of the quarter.

[1Parker1]

61-78 at the end of 3. Spurs were up 1 at the end of 2. :depressed


This is not how Spurs fans deserve to see the Spurs season go.

[MajicMan]

spurs are getting ripped a new one...im in awe of the hornets

[koopa]

can't believe we are gonna lose to the hornets in a best of seven series.........

[SpurOutofTownFan]

hahahaha...spurs are so rattled it's hilarious...did you see manu on the bench haha...SWEEEEEEEEEEPPP...spurs look so old playing against us

oh man, shut up.. one thing it's impressive is the low quality of hornets trolls around.. can't put 2 meaningful thoughts together.

[boutons_]

18 - 36 3rd qtr, fucking spurs

[Don Quixote]

I agree. We're looking at a sweep.

This reminds me of '04 vs. the Lakers. That began as a promising title defense, but the Lakers turned it on, and we essentially got swept (after being up 2-0).

[DudleyDawson]

oh no, we suck again

[td4mvp21]

Hornets in 5 motherfuckers...:depressed

[Deuces88]

What kind of moron Spurs fans say the Spurs are gonna lose the series because of game 2 3rd quarter. It looks like Boston isn't the only team with bandwagon fans

[Rummpd]

It is time to make a statement Spurs and fight back into this game. Get Manu in and ride him to pull within 10 by 7-8 minutes left and anything can happen. This Hornets team is just rolling - time to put the brakes on them.

[Admidave50]

This game is over, Spurs came as pussies to start the 3rd qtr as usual!

[Don Quixote]

I still think this is a home team winning every game series.

You think the Spurs will actually win A GAME ?? :rollin

[Spurs Brazil]

Pathetic 3rd quarter

Pathetic

[efrem1]

This is crap!!! What are the SPurs doing out there? Down 17? I'm friggin angry at the lack of effort.

[kingsfan]

Fuck Paul is sick.
yeap. This game is fun.

[Ice009]

GUTLESS PERFORMANCE. GUTLESS, GUTLESS. GUTLESS. GUTLESS. GUTLESS.

NO HEART NOT HUSTLE NO FIRE. FUCK YOU POP thanks for not putting Bowen on Peja to start the game. FUCKING JOKEAVITCH.

[dbreiden83080]

Hornets in 5 motherfuckers...:depressed

Our big 3 have played like shit, the bench has sucked and the D in the 2nd half has sucked. We will go home desperate and win game 3 book it and get right back in it

[tchopotulis]

:lol
I still think this is a home team winning every game series.

thats the spirit...

[BUMP]

well the Spurs have never repeated and it aint gonna happen this year.
its ridiculous how much better the Hornets are in this matchup. might not be a sweep, but no way in hell Spurs win this series

[td4mvp21]

If the Spurs would just hit their fucking shots and Pop would make some sort of adjustments...Hornets are playing much better than the Spurs. It's likely that the Spurs could win the next two home games but they still won't win the series after that. They'll just lose in 6 or a heartbreaking game 7.

[Sigz]

Fucking weak ass quarter/game by the Spurs.

They should feel like little soft bitches tonight.

[UCantHandleTheTruth]

can't believe we are gonna lose to the hornets in a best of seven series.........Why is that? Despite many doubters this year, this team is the real deal.

[DubMcDub]

I gotta say, I don't think it is all over for the spurs. I think it looks bad, but the big problem is really that the spurs haven't been able to sink any of their outside shots. If they can up their shooting percentage, we might actually have a series.

Hopefully that works out better for you than it did for the Mavs. Then again, I'd give you guys better odds considering that those open jumpers aren't being shot by "Cheech" Howard.

[MajicMan]

spurs are done imo..sorry to say..love the board but timmy showed fear and quit that first game...seen it before..not a good sign

[Biggems]

im in awe of the Spurs......we cant hit an open shot in the second half during this series to save our lives....we cant defend to save our lives.....

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs let the Hornets score 36 points in the third quarter alone

People may say the Spurs lack heart, but I think the Hornets are just the better team

[Quiet Strength]

Well if the spurs lose tonight then hopefully they could get both wins at home and have some confidence going back to new orleans.

[sting]

I want Duncan in the post-game conference to fucking curse these cheating refs out. I don't care if he gets fined. Those fines mean nothing to his millions.

Call those muthafucking refs out and how they are fucking cheating for this shitty team.

It's not the officials, quit your whining, the Hornet's are flat out kicking the Spurs ass. Ever thought the Hornets might be the better team.

[ballhog]

Hornets can't miss. Spurs can't hit squat.

[peskypesky]

Spurs will bounce back. They needed a wake-up call.

[Spurminator]

Udoka's turnover killed our momentum. It was a long shot but we still had a chance.

[1Parker1]

Spurs don't deserve to win this series with two complete piss poor, regular season like efforts in the playoffs.

[Spurminator]

Start Barry next game

[peskypesky]

Where was Bonner? We need a big man who can hit 3's to spread the floor and allow Parker and Ginobili to get in the paint. (I know, wishful thinking...)

[TampaDude]

It's not the officials, quit your whining, the Hornet's are flat out kicking the Spurs ass. Ever thought the Hornets might be the better team.

I have to agree with you. The Hornets sure as hell look like the better team right now. If this pathetic performance is the best the Spurs can muster, they're gonna get swept. Even if they do manage to squeak by the Hornets, NFW will they beat the Lakers or the Celtics/Pistons...no repeat this year, sorry...I thought they had a good chance after dispatching the Suns in 5 games, but I just don't see it right now.

The Hornets may very well be the best team in the NBA right now. They can beat the Celtics.

[Budkin]

Flame me all you want but we are coming back to win this series. We can't keep missing open jumpers this long. Houston Rockets 1995.

[Don Quixote]

Series is OVER!!

[jmard5]

Gotta give props to the Hornets. You guys made the Spurs look old.

[Extra Stout]

The body language of the Spurs tells me they know the Hornets are a puzzle they can't solve.

[SPARKY]

Flame me all you want but we are coming back to win this series. We can't keep missing open jumpers this long. Houston Rockets 1995.

No doubt. Home cookin' in Games 3 and 4. Barry needs more PT.

[hitmanyr2k]

Cocky or not Chris Paul is the truth. He was playing the Spurs defense like puppets all night.

[Budkin]

The shitty thing is that Timmy was alright tonight and everyone else went MIA. If they could all just come to play together we'd have a great chance... I'm not giving up on this team. No fucking way.

[Don Quixote]

There's no way the Silver & Black can win 4 of 5 from these guys. They are that much better than us.

We bow out Sunday night.

EDIT: We bow out Friday.

[hump]

So much for the repeat

[TampaDude]

The body language of the Spurs tells me they know the Hornets are a puzzle they can't solve.

+1 The Spurs never met a team they couldn't eventually defeat...until now. I realistically see the Spurs getting swept, and all 4 games being blowouts.

[1Parker1]

This is not how I wanted the Spurs to go out this season. Every repeat year, its the semi-finals that kills the Spurs.

[Extra Stout]

Spurs win Game 3.

Hornets win Game 4.

Hornets close it out in Game 5.

The era ends.

[Budkin]

Cocky or not Chris Paul is the truth. He was playing the Spurs defense like puppets all night.

There's just no denying that CP3 is amazing. And only in his second year?? Damn!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Put Bowen on peja, man up on everyone else, and let cp3 do whatever on his own

[DDS4]

Series ain't over. But if the Spurs keep playing like this, it'll be over in 5 games easily. CP is pin-n-rolling us to death like we did to the Suns.

[TampaDude]

There's no way the Silver & Black can win 4 of 5 from these guys. They are that much better than us.

We bow out Sunday night.

No shame in losing to a superior team. The Hornets are simply better, much better, than the Spurs at every position. The Spurs have no chance whatsoever to win even a single game, let alone the series.

[Don Quixote]

+1 The Spurs never met a team they couldn't eventually defeat...until now. I realistically see the Spurs getting swept, and all 4 games being blowouts.

This reminds me of 01 versus the Lakers. We didn't have a chance against them.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The shitty thing is that Timmy was alright tonight and everyone else went MIA. If they could all just come to play together we'd have a great chance... I'm not giving up on this team. No fucking way.

This shouldn't be a surprise. Byron's suckered Pop into 4down forever on offense.

Who else would take the sucker bet that if you take Tim out of the equation and ask the rest of the Spurs to beat you with jumpers from 20 feet out, they could do it four games out of seven? Because that's what stupid ass Popobitch has done.

[Extra Stout]

There's just no denying that CP3 is amazing. And only in his second year?? Damn!

He's nowhere near the height of his powers. Neither is David West.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Flame me all you want but we are coming back to win this series. We can't keep missing open jumpers this long. Houston Rockets 1995.

We need a little drama this repeat year.

[Budkin]

Everyone who is quitting on the team needs to snap out of it. We've got too much pride to go out like a bunch of chumps.

[hitmanyr2k]

Put Bowen on peja, man up on everyone else, and let cp3 do whatever on his own

You mean make adjustments? You think Popovich has it in him? :lol

[SPARKY]

Put Bowen on peja, man up on everyone else, and let cp3 do whatever on his own

The Spurs did that the last time they beat them.

[efrem1]

Wow. That is kinda harsh Tampa. These two games are pure mental. The Suns blew the team out late in the season and they recovered to win the series. This has a different feel. ...and Why is Peja acting like Superman when it looked like he was washed up after the Kings let him go a few years ago? Any thoughts?

[Udrihlooms]

:bang:bang:bang

This series will be over if the fu<king hornets splits one at our home.

This team will be over if thefu<king hornets sweeps our home too.

:bang:bang:bang


Pop is just as clueless as AJ out there. Same effort, same shit, same results as in game 1.

[Don Quixote]

The big question is: how did the Silver & Black manage to beat them TWICE this season?

That's unbelievable.

[davemaniscool]

Their big 3 is playing better than our big 3. You can take out all the other players and it boils down to that.

[SPARKY]

Wow. That is kinda harsh Tampa. These two games are pure mental. The Suns blew the team out late in the season and they recovered to win the series. This has a different feel. ...and Why is Peja acting like Superman when it looked like he was washed up after the Kings let him go a few years ago? Any thoughts?

Well, he doesn't have Bruce hounding him when he's on the court. Pop better make that change.

[hump]

I don't think anyone can deny that the Spur's desire is not there. Maybe winning the championship has lost its allure for some of them.

[Don Quixote]

No shame in losing to a superior team. The Hornets are simply better, much better, than the Spurs at every position. The Spurs have no chance whatsoever to win even a single game, let alone the series.

I'm not ashamed of them at all. But the Hornets are much, much better than we are. And I expect them to take Games 3 & 4 easily.

Maybe ... the Spurs win one at home. But only 1.

[Fat Bones]

Spurs will bounce back. They needed a wake-up call.


WAKEY WAKEY.


Another awesome game by the Hornets, they made the Spurs look completely inept. That was hard to watch. SA better dig deep and find some more desire.

[RashoFan]

Did anyone else have problems getting online here for the past 10 mins?

[Budkin]

No shame in losing to a superior team. The Hornets are simply better, much better, than the Spurs at every position. The Spurs have no chance whatsoever to win even a single game, let alone the series.

We are at least winning game 3 and 4 at home. And remember they Lakers in 2004? We pummled them like this in Games 1 and 2 and then they beat us in 4 straight. We'll get our shit together to at least have a chance.

[jmard5]

Did anyone else have problems getting online here for the past 10 mins?

Yup. Database error something.

[atlfan25]

There's just no denying that CP3 is amazing. And only in his second year?? Damn!

It's his third year if it makes you feel any better. Drafted in '05.

[TampaDude]

Spurs win Game 3.

Hornets win Game 4.

Hornets close it out in Game 5.

The era ends.

Yup...season over...Finley and Horry will retire...Spurs will get some more youth and athleticism in the offseason...the Spurs have had a great run, but time has taken its toll. This may have been the last chance to get a 5th title...it appears the Duncan era is rapidly coming to a close.

The Hornets may very well win it all this year. :toast

[carina_gino20]

We are at least winning game 3 and 4 at home. And remember they Lakers in 2004? We pummled them like this in Games 1 and 2 and then they beat us in 4 straight. We'll get our shit together to at least have a chance.

Spurs in 6. Fuck CP3.

[ballhog]

Need a good showing next game. Shows how much homecourt means in the playoffs. Hornets got a loud crowd.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Need a good showing next game. Shows how much homecourt means in the playoffs. Hornets got a great PA System.

[mikekim]

Ah...it's back...

When spurstalk went down, I knew the game was lost for good

[~Sweetmelody~]

Did anyone else have problems getting online here for the past 10 mins?

I did.



Boy, our guys just look tired.??

[RashoFan]

Yup. Database error something.

Thanks, I thought it was only on my end.
Carry on people...

[ElNono]

We are at least winning game 3 and 4 at home. And remember they Lakers in 2004? We pummled them like this in Games 1 and 2 and then they beat us in 4 straight. We'll get our shit together to at least have a chance.

Those Lakers have a coach that know how to adjust. This is Lakers '04 defense we're seeing here. Pop is going to die with the 4 down, and bricking treys.
The other problem is defense. We just are not making enough stops to give ourselves a chance.
Now Pop knows that hustle and playing harder won't cut it. Let's see what he comes up with for Game 3.

[hump]

Not the same energy displayed in the Suns game at all. Guess we expended it all there

[Fat Bones]

Those Lakers have a coach that know how to adjust. This is Lakers '04 defense we're seeing here. Pop is going to die with the 4 down, and bricking treys.
The other problem is defense. We just are not making enough stops to give ourselves a chance.
Now Pop knows that hustle and playing harder won't cut it. Let's see what he comes up with for Game 3.


Two words:

Assault rifles.

[TampaDude]

I'm not ashamed of them at all. But the Hornets are much, much better than we are. And I expect them to take Games 3 & 4 easily.

Maybe ... the Spurs win one at home. But only 1.

Yup...either way, this series is over...the 2008 Hornets are just way better than the 2008 Spurs...anyone who still thinks the Spurs will win this series is sadly deluded. The Hornets are playing on a whole 'nother level...and I think they even have one more gear left. The Spurs will get swept. vBookie it!

[VoiceofReason]

Let me know when the playoff inexperience kicks in. j/k

I'll acknowledge the next two will be very tough

[Roxsfan]

spurs better punch back in SA or this is done....

[Obstructed_View]

I guess Pop was serious in the presser after eliminating the Suns. I guess the Spurs thought the playoffs were over after the first round. If they play like this they'll be lucky to keep a game within single digits while being swept.

That said, they can win four against this team if they show up. Too bad they haven't yet.

[efrem1]

I don't care if its 11:30 CST, get the Spurs players back in their bed tonight!!

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/CCP2036

[cjjr72984]

Need a good showing next game. Shows how much homecourt means in the playoffs. Hornets got a loud crowd.

New Orleans fans are rowdy!

[1Parker1]

Did anyone else have problems getting online here for the past 10 mins?

At least 20 minutes for me...

[clambake]

looks like another year where an old skool team gets clipped by the basketball version of the "Flying Wallendas".

[Obstructed_View]

Let me know when the playoff inexperience kicks in. j/k

That was ESPN saying that, and it's been a joke all along. I guess the Suns took more out of the Spurs than anyone knew, because the Spurs are back into full blown regular season form.

If the Hornets shoot from outside like that, they'll win the title. Translation: Not likely to happen.

[JohnnySixString]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/reaper_chevelle/eclateme.gif










:depressed

[Don Quixote]

I guess the Hornets are THAT much better than us.

They have now blown us off the court FOUR, count em, FOUR times this season.

I see no reason why Games 3 & 4 should be any different.

Series OVER

[Budkin]

I guess the Hornets are THAT much better than us.

They have now blown us off the court FOUR, count em, FOUR times this season.

I see no reason why Games 3 & 4 should be any different.

Series OVER

They're not going to blow us out at home again.

[Don Quixote]

I'd like to believe you on that one.

But they've done it already, and it's their 5 against our 5, just like every other time.

Maybe the Spurs pull one out, like the Sons did in Game 4 in the last series, or like the Jazz won their 1 game against us in last year's playoffs.

But we both know the Spurs are done.

[Red Hawk #21]

Come on Spurs don't give up, you guys are the champs for a reason.

[reddog 99]

Quickly

CIA Spurs

Fake to the left
Fake to the right

OK HAMMER DOWN NOW!

What did you think this was our first time to the dance?

In order for our ascension to basketball elite we must take roads that are not familiar.

Spurs in seven!

Book it.

[TDfan2007]

:depressed

This game was REALLY depressing to watch. I'm still completely deflated...

These guys just got embarassed out there tonight. I wonder when the Spurs will relearn how to shoot the ball. If they don't then this series is DONE.

I mean seriously, I can hit some of those wide-as-fuck-open shots. Nobody even breathing on you...

[Don Quixote]

:depressed

This game was REALLY depressing to watch. I'm still completely deflated...

These guys just got embarassed out there tonight. I wonder when the Spurs will relearn how to shoot the ball. If they don't then this series is DONE.

I mean seriously, I can hit some of those wide-as-fuck-open shots. Nobody even breathing on you...

This happened to us in 2001. Completely embarrassed, and couldn't hit wide-open shots.

And the Lakers just toyed with us that year. They let us close in a couple of the games, and then Kobe & co. said, forget this, and proceeded to kill us.

[Obstructed_View]

This happened to us in 2001. Completely embarrassed, and couldn't hit wide-open shots.

And the Lakers just toyed with us that year. They let us close in a couple of the games, and then Kobe & co. said, forget this, and proceeded to kill us.

Once again: Juwan Howard took DA out in 2001. The Spurs didn't show up for that series. There's no excuse for a completely healthy Spurs team to fold up the tents. If they were to do that it would be totally and completely unprecedented in the Tim Duncan era.

[YellowFever]

Some of you so called Spurs fans can kiss my ass. Your team gave you what, 4 rings in the last 8-9 years or so and you guys bail on them like so many rats from a sinking ship after two bad games? I went into this series picking the Hornets in seven because unlike most of the fans, I knew they were very very tough. Hell, being a Laker fan, they were the only team that actually worried the shit outta me.

Let's see what the Spurs are made out of now.

Duncan and Ginoblli have too much pride to let this get too ugly and bow out with the receiving end of a sweep. Tony Parker, on the other hand, I knew he was soft all along.

IF the Lakers get past Utah (which seems likely) and the Hornets gets past SA, I predict a seven game series between NO and LA with LA barely squeaking by.

However, I have too much respect for Duncan to think this series is over.

[Obstructed_View]

Let's see what the Spurs are made out of now.

Well put. The team that gutted out game one against the Suns needs to step up to the next challenge.

[kobe_bryant]

OP....


Thanks buddy...HAHAHAHAHA

[LEONARD]

after game 1...

I know NOH won by almost 20...but I'm just not convinced. It's always because of the Spurs' poor play rather than NOH playing well...Chris Paul was near non-existent. Wasn't he supposed to kill us?

Spurs in 6.

Happy with Paul now?? :lol

SpursDynasty...nowhere to be seen after game 2!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol